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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1932-01-21, Page 4J.CLzbu ■■ ^!=== ■ BIRTHS DILLING—In Tuckersmith on SaV ru'day* January 9th,* to Mr. and ■Mrs. Wilbur Dilling, a daughter. ^ANGSIT?ER—In HensaU, on janu- uary 16th, to Mr. andtMrs. Jus. • Gangster, a son (Ivan Herbert.) DEATHS SNELL—In Exeter on Thursday/ January 14th, John C. Snell, aged 53 years and 2$ days. McDonald—in usborue To. on Friday, January 15th, Robert McDonald in* his 74th year. JDOiWNIE—In .Exeter, on Monday, January 18th, Florence J, Mc- Taggart, widow of the late Rich­ ard Downie. STANLAKE—In Exeter, on Tuesday! January 19th, Elizabeth K. Sitan- lake, widow of the late Samuel Stanlake in her 87th year. The funeral will be held Thursday, January 21st, service at 2 o’clock p.m. interment in Exeter ceme­ tery. CARD OF THANKS Mrs. J. c. Snell and family wish to express their sincere thanks to the neighbours and friends for the expressions of sympathy extended to them in their recent bereavement; also for the loan of cars, CARD of thanks Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Snell desire to express their sincere thanks to the many friends of Exeter anti com­ munity who so kindly remembered them with cards and greetings on the occasion of their golden wed­ ding anniversary. CARD OF THANKS Mrs. Robt. McDonald and family desire th express their sincere thanks to the many friends and neighbours for the kindness and sympathy ex­ pressed during their recent bereave­ ment......... IN MEMORIAM In Meinorla.m Notices with four line verse 50c.; two’ verses 75c. KBRSLAKE—In loving memory of our dear father, Mr. Robert Kers- lake, who passed away one year ago, January 19, 1931, and also our dear mother, Mrs, Robert Kerslake, who died October 30, 1926. Call not hack the dear departed, Anchored safe where storms are o’er, Oil the border land we left (them, • Soon we’ll meet to part no more. Do not ask us if we miss them, 'There is such a vacant place, Can we e’er forget the footsteps, And their dear familiar face? Sadly missed by Daughters and Son. TN .MEMORIAM WEBSTER—In loving memory of ■George A. Webster, who passed away three years ago, January 21, 1929. Deep in our hearts lie a picture, Of a loved one gone to rest; In memory’s- frame we will keep it, Because he was one of the best. Our lips cannot speak how we loved him, Our hearts cannot tell what to say; God only knows how we miss him, As we battle along life’s rough way. Sadly missed by Father, Mother, Brothers and Sisters. FARMERS—Bring in your clipper plates and have them ground. Price $0e. a pair. W. J. Beer, Exeter. THAMES ROAP The congregational meeting of the Thames Road United church was held Tuesday afternoon, opening with hymn. 265 ’’When Jesus Comes to Reward His Servants.” A Scrip­ ture lesson w-as read by the pastor followed by prayer. The meetinfe was then declared open for business. Mr. Anthony was voted to the chair and Mr. Fred Dawson as Secretary. A splendid report from the Session was given for the year 1931, noting the growth in the various depart­ ments; the change in our financial condition with our church out of debt and referring to those valued members who had passed away dur­ ing the year, namely, Mrs, McQueen, Mrs, Wm. Kydd, ML David Alexan­ der, and Mrs. Robert Monteith. The Treasurer, M'L A. Gardiner, then gave his report showing a balance on hand of $174,62, A vote of thanks was accorded to Mr. William Moo die for the special efforts he made to wipe out the debts on the church. Mr. Moodie expressed" liis appreciation of the kindly reception given him in his canvass. The Sun­ day School report presented by Mr, Robinson showed a lively interest in this work with a membership of 130 and an average attendance of 80. Mrs. Anthony then presented the W. M. S. report in the absence of the treasurer, showing their al­ location had been reached. The Mission Circle report was given by Miss E. Thompson showing a lively society of 16 girls with Mrs. Anthony as their president, Mr. Al­ lison gave the Jubilee report. A kindly appreciation was expressed for the gift of the pulpit liymnary by Mrs. Fenwick. Three stewards were elected to replace the retiring ones hs follows: James McCullagh, Donald Parker and Thomas Ballantyne. The au­ ditors were re-elected. It was sug­ gested that a record book be kept by the Session to record the passing of the members of the congrega­ tion. Two visitors were present in the person of Mr. Peter Gowans of Wingham and Mr. John McDonald, of Hensail former members who gave reminiscent talks. During his address Mr. Gowans offered to pre­ sent packet editions of the Epistle of -St. John to be distributed among the Sunday School scholars. Mr. McDonald spoke of the pleasure it gave him to meet . with the old friends. A vote of thanks was tendered to the retiring chairman of the Board of Stewards, Mr. Wm. Stone. The new chairman is Elmer Stewart. Mr, iStone made a suit­ able reply. He also moved a hearty vote of thanks on behalf of the con­ gregation to the choir for their splendid services. A committee to lock after the interests of the M. & ; M. Fund was aj>pointed as follows: Wm. Moodie and Arthur Gardiner, Mrs. ‘Wiseman and Mrs. Allison. THE LATE ROBERT McDONALD We regret to have to record the i death of Mr. Robt, McDonald of the Thames Road, which occurred on Friday, January 15th at his home where he passed peacefully away. Mr. McDonald had been in delicate health for sometime but nothing serious was anticipated until aboout a week previous to liis death when he was taken with a high temper­ ature. followed by a severe cold which affected his heart and being in a weakened condition he was un­ able to withstand the attack. Mr. McDonald was born on the farm just near his home where he retired and spent his whole life in this community. He was of a quiet and retiring disposition and had made himself a very obliging and useful neighbor and citizen. He was a member of the Presbyterian church until union’and then became a member of the United Church. While a young man though handi­ capped for years with a severe at­ THE EXETER TIMESADVOCATE tack of inflammatory rheumatism yet ho rendered faithful service as a Sunclay 'School teacher and. also used his musical talent in the choir. Mr. McDonald belonged to a large family one-half of which are still living. The following brothers and sisters were present at the last sad rites to show their sympathy and respect to their brother namely, John, of the London Road; Mrs. McCurdy (Annie) of Exeter; ’Wil­ liam, of Seaforth and Hugh, of Es­ sex, Alex, of Santa Rosa, Calif, and Mrs. Ballantyne (Ima) were un­ able to be present, The funeral was largely attended, by relatives and friends from St, Marys, Exeter, Seaforth, Hensail, Wingham and vicinity. The Rev. Mr. Anthony conducted a short service with the relatives in the home After which the deceased’s body was taken to the church and a solemn and most impressive dis-' course was delivered from the 12th chapter of Ecclesiastes. In this the minister stressed most forcibly the living to "Remember their Creator and to remember their Saviour.” The bearers were all relatives of the departed. Mr. and Mrs. McDonald were blessed with four of a family, three of whom Crossed the Bar before their father. They were David Alvin, who died while young; Mary in July 1929 and Gordon in October 1930. These deaths should remind us of the un­ certainty of life and this is not our abiding place and how we should take to heart the text of the minis­ ter and make it the guiding prin­ ciple of our life. The church and community extend their heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved wife and daughter Mrs. Green and other rel­ atives and we commend them to Je­ sus who is more to them than hus­ band or father or any other earthly relatives and that He is faithful who promised "I will never leave them nor forsake them.” CENTRALIA Mr. and Mrs: Wm. Harkness and family, of Strathroy, visited for a few days last week with Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Connor. Miss Evelyn Clark.e, of Stratford, visited with Mr. and Mrs. G. F. Pen- Warden on Monday and attended the shower held for Miss Ha?el Hay at the home of Mrs. Robert Smith. Mr. Bert Duffield, of Whalen, is visiting with friends in the village. Mr, B. D. Cook’s chopping mill is in operation again. Mr. Truman Mills spent the week­ end with his parents, and Mrs. II. Mills. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Brooks and Mr. and Mrs. Wm. .Skelton visited on Sunday with friends in Belgrave. Mr. Thomas Mitchell’s name came over the radio station WJtR .on Sun­ day morning during service of Bap- ' tist church, Pontiac lVIicli., A hymn was sung for him in honour of his ninetieth birthday, On Friday evening of last week the Young Married People’s Sunday School class gathered in the base­ ment of the church and spent a very pleasant time together. The social committee assisted by their teachers are to be congratulated on prepar­ ing such a fine evening of enter­ tainment. Lunch was served at the close. A meeting of the Sunbeam Miss­ ion Band was held in the basement of the church on Tuesday, January 12th. The meeting was in charge of Mrs. A. McFalls and was opened by singing Hyrim 40 6, followed by a prayer by Mrs. (Rev.) Robb. 'The minutes of the last meeting were read and adopted. Mrs. MaFalls read the Scripture lessen after which the election of officers took place. Superintendant, Mrs. A. Mc- Falls; President, Genevieve Kers­ lake, Vice president, Jean Thompson Secretary, Reg. Hodgson; Treasurer Mildred Hicks; Chosen Friend Sec., Mildred Elliot; Pianist, Stanley Smith; Ass’t pianist, Mildred Elliot Mrs, McFalls guv© a talk on the story entitled "The Little Brown Lamb.” Hymn 43:6 was sung after which the meeting^ was closed by the Mizpah Benediction. Supper and Social Evening' Group number one of the Woman’s Association, are having a supper followed by a social evening consisting of contests and good old fashioned games, in the basement of the church on Friday evening, Jan­ uary 29th, Supper served from six to eight. Admission 25c. and 15c, Friends please keep this date in mind. Shower for Bride-Elect The many friends of Miss Hazel Hay, of Exeter, met at the- home of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Smith on Mon­ day evening of this week, to present her with a miscellaneous shower in honour of her Approaching marriage The guest of honour was invited to sit in a chair prettily decorated with pink and white streamers. To the Strains o:f the wedding march play­ ed by Mrs. G, F. Penwarden, the bride, Mrs. Roy Fletcher, and the groom, Miss Mabel Hay, tool? their places in front of the bride-elect while the marriage ceremony was performed (amidst peals of laugh­ ter) by Miss Thelma Taylor, of Ex­ eter. The gifts were presented to the bride, in prettily decorated bask­ ets, by Mrs. Robert Smith, Mrs. Penwarden and Mrs. Fred Huxtable. Hazel received many beautiful and useful gifts and expressed her ap­ preciation in a very capable manner. Hazel was a resident of this village for several years before moving to Exeter and was a willing helper in the Young People’s Society and her many friends extend best wishes for her happiness in her new home. The presentation of a shower has become a very sociable event in this com­ munity and do our mnds all Tun in the same channel? Who will be next ? CELEBRATES NINETIETH BIRTHDAY On Monday afternoon of this week a very happy celebration took place at the home- of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Mitchell to honour the form­ er’s father, Mr. Thomas Mitchell on his ninetieth birthday.’ During the hours between two and six about ninety guests called and wished Mr. Mitchell “Many Happy Returns of the Day.” The guests were received at the door by Mrs. Albert Mitchell and Mrs. Norman Mitchell. The dining room was beautifully arrayed with flowers and ferns, and the tea table was spread with a handsome lace cloth and was centred with a large birthday cake decorated with small candles. The corners of the table were tastefully arranged with flowers and candles. From two p.m. until /four p.m. tea was poured by Mrs. W. O. Webster, of Udora, and Mrs. John Blair, of Lucan and from 4 p.m. until 6 p.m. by Mrs. S. Andrew, of London, and Mrs. H. Haskett, of Lucan. The grand­ daughters of Mr. Mitchell, namely - Miss Pearl Sfieli, ol’ Lucan, Miss Ada Mitchell, R. N., of London, Miss Mae Andrew, of London, and Mrs. Wm. Hobbs, of Thorndale, ser­ ved dainty refresments. Miss Flor­ ence Mitchell took charge of the registration of.names. During the afternoon Mr. W. R. Elliott on be­ half of the Church and community gave a very suitable address and then called on Mi’. John Essery. to read the life history of Mr. Mitchell in connection with the Church and community. Mr. Mitchell received many beautful gifts from friends and relatives also a motto from the Sunday School. Mr. Mitchell is the father of sev­ en children, who, with the exception of Mrs. Sceli, of Lucan, who was confined to her home owing to ill­ ness, were present for the occasion. Mr. Mitchell has seventeen grand- children and six great grand-chil­ dren, His noble life and Christian character have’wen ter him many friends who extend Best Wishes for future health and happiness. Following is the life history: * Centralia, Ont, January 18, 1933 Mr. Thomas Mitchell t Dear Sir; We, a number of your friends and fellow-citizens of this community, have gathered here to-day to con­ gratulate you on this, your ninetieth birthday, and to rejoice with you and yours on this happy occasion. You were one of the first settlers, in this part of our beloved Canada, and to you it has been given t.o see the virgin forest converted into pro­ ductive farmland, the isolated dwell­ ing of the pioneer give place to the community life of happy wholesome Canadian Citizenry, the simple liie Of the far away day give place, step by ste;) to the highly developed civ­ ilization of the present, and you have always been ready to do your part to keep on the grand march of progress, ever proving yourself a staunch friend and a good neigh­ bour to all around you. In looking up the records of Church Organization in this com- munty we find that you have the honour, sir, to be nanied at the first meeting called to establish a church in the village of Centralia, and were one of the committee chosen to sel­ ect a site and as the years slipped by and the union of the different branches of the Methodist church wag consummated you were present at some of the last meetings of the old regime, the last cf which was held on January 21st, 1884, You were also present at the first meet­ ing of the new organization held on August 4th in the same year, and of the twenty-two persons present at that meeting, eighteen have crossed the River since that time. The further privilege has been yours with the passing of the years to see, and to take part in that most mag­ nificent Christian achievement which brought into organic unity three great Christian Communions, the Presbyterian churcn in Canada, the Methodist church and the union of Congregational Churches in Can­ ada under the name of "The United Church of Canada,” on the 10th day of June 1925. During the years of your life, you have been remarkably regular in church attendance, you and your family,. morning, noon and night and now at the even-tide of your life your children, grand-children and friends have gathered around you to offer congratulations and to ex­ tend the hope that your remaining years may be filled with joy and peace. “O, what a glory doth this world put on, For Him, who, with a fervent heat goes forth, Under the bright and glorious sky, and looks On duties well performed, and days well spent. (Longfellow) “I only look across the vanished years, A gleam with sunshine and a gloom & with tears, That I may see Thy love in pity shown; That I may count Thy triumphs, not my own; That, blessed and disciplined, I may behold, The path Thou markest toward the land of gold, Knowing that when I follow Thy behest I always have, and always am, the best.” —R. Browning CHISELHURST The W. M, S. met in the school* room of the church for tlieir month* ly meeting with 12 members prea* ent, and President in the chair, Thai meeting was opened by singing hymn 318, followed by all repeat* ing the‘Lord’s prayer. Minutes ofl the, last meetink were read and) were adopted; also the Roll CalL The business for the month wa< then dealt with. It was decided, t# have three quilts made. A request has come recently from the Egmond* ville Auxiliary to help those in needl at Vanguard, Sask,, the relief car# not having reached that district last] fall and clothing would be very) accetable, Hymn 164 was sung and the Scripture lesson read by llto, Cudmore and Devotional Leafle#(^ Mrs. D. Chappel. The Study Leaflet ‘Better Health*- “Opening a Highway for Life” waa. taken up by Mrs. Cudmore, leader; and Mrs. R. McDonald, Mrs. Pybua and Miss Janet Chappel, the offer­ ing was then received and hymn 58; sung and meeting closed1 with pray* er by president. Much interest has been taken in? the Sunday School, the past year,, the average attendance being about 80, the highest in number in on# Sunday was 106. On January 11, 24 diplomas and 16 first year seal# were given out. It has beep the; best year for some time both in at* tendance and finances. We hope) AUCTION SALE — of — FARM STOCK & IMPLEMENTS The undersigned auctioneer ha# meen instructed to sell by publicr auction at Lot 3, Con. 7, Stephen, on THURSDAY, JANUARY !28<h at one o’clock p.m, the; following? HOR'SES—-Bay horse, 8 years old;] bay horse, 5 years-old; Black Perch* eron rising 4 years old; Percheron' rising 3 years old; Clyde colt rising 2 years old; Clyde mare rising IS years old. CATTLE—Cow due April 10; li cow due April 12; cow due April 14, cow due May 12; cow due August 14; 2 Durham heifers due April and] May; 2 heifers rising two years old;] 1 steer rising two years spring calves. -4P^y . POULTRY—2 geese and 1 gand­ er; 2 ducks and 1 drake; 150 hens;] 2 turkey hens. IMPLEMENTS—M.H. binder, foot cut; M.H. mower; TuShope-An­ derson mower; land roller, 130 egg incubator, seed drill, disc harrow, 1 stiff-tooth cultivator, one manure* spreader, Deering corn binder, one Cocksliutt 2-furrow plow; Fleury plow, set harrows, new; hay loader, scufflei’ and bean Jjarester, chicken coops, pulper, wagon, bob sleighs, 1 buggy, cutter, car pullies and ropes, hay rake, quantity of lumber, 2 sets double harness, single harness!, wheel barrow, pump jacx, hay rack, gravel box, emery grinder, one set scales, cream separator, ladder, 6 tons of timothy hay, 8 tons clover- hay, 15 0 bus. oats, cash; 25 shocks sorgum, quantity of potatoes, forks) shovels, hose, neckyokes, whiffle’ trees, chains and other articles. TERMS OF SALE $10,00 and under, cash; over that amount 7 months’ credit will be given on furnishing approved joint notes or a discount of 5 per cent, per annum off for cash. ■' MAT. ENGLAND. Proprietor FRANK COATES, Clerk FRANK TAYLOR, Auctioneer The 4200 mile AlbCatiada circuits which now flash telephone talks from Halifax to Vancouver are the outcome of the splendid co-operation, for almost a decade, of the seven major telephone systems of Canada. PRESENTATION MADE TO GREENWAY GIRL A number of friends from Grace Church, Greenway, gathered at the borne of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Hick­ ey to express their good wishes to tlieir daughter, Mrs. Dorothy Mills, and her husband and wish them success in their married life. A 'So­ cial time was enjoyed by all present though the unclement weather was responsible for keeping some from attending, During tlio evening a beautiful 400 day clock) was presen­ ted to the popular couple. The following address was read: Dear Mrs. Mills; We, your friends «f Gi'ace Church Greenway, have gathered here this evening to enjoy a social hour and to express to you and your husband our congratulations ■ and best wish­ es for a Happy and Prosperous mar­ ried life, we rejoice that we shall not lose you from our Church and community in both which you hold a high place Ill our regards. While rejoicing that you will still be a member of Grace 'Church in which yoti have proved yourself a valuable member. As a member of the choir and in all its subsidiary organiz­ ations, we also rejoice that your husband, Jack, whom we have so soon learned to know and esteem, will also now be one in both our church and community. As a slight token of our esteem in which you are both held we aslt you to accept this 400 day clock together with ottr best wishes and prayers that God may bless you in all your un­ dertakings. | ■Signed on behalf of Grace Church | Mrs, Ethel Mellin I Edna Mitchell, NOTICE.ro CREDITORS ’ NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that all creditors and others having claims against the estate of JOHN BATTEN, late of the Township of Biddulph, in the County ofwjKfcf*®’ sex, Retired Farmer, who died oh the 29th day of December, A. R 1931, are required to forward their claims duly proven to the under’ sigped on or before the First day < of February,-A. D. 1932. jAND NOTICE IS FURTHER GlV-j EN that after the said date the ex­ ecutors wil proceed to distribute the estate having regard onxy to the • claims of which they then shall havs notice. Dated at Exeter, Ont. this Sth day of January, A. D< 1932. GLADMAN & STANBURY ! Exeter and Hensail, | Executor’s Solicitor | NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN all creditors and others ImvinS claims against tile esrate of PHILIP HERN late of the Vindge of Exetef, in the County of Huron, Gentleman who died on the Twelfth day December, A. D. 1931, are requir^ to forward their claims duly prove® to the undersigned on or before First day of February, A. D. 193-, AND NOTICE IS FURTHER Giy EN that after the said date the ecutors will proceed to distrihw the estate having regard only to l‘!® claims of which they then shall haV® notice, Dated at Exeter, ont, of January, A.D, 1932, GLADMAN & STANBURV , . Exeter and Hensaiy i Solicitors for Execute