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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1935-01-24, Page 5> t HENSALL Listen in to the Wawanesa Mutual Insurance Company broadcast over CFRB, Toronto, commencing Mon­ day, January 28, following the noon news items. You can secure full coverage Wind Insurance on your barns for $4.00 per thousand, three years, no premium note. Why take a chance? Cull on or phone—C. V. PIOKIAiRD, Exeter, Phone 165. Mr. and Mrs. Mendoza spent a l’ew days last week visiting friends in Toronto. Miss Annie Rands ’has returned from London much improved in health. Arthur Dick, oi ‘London, spent the week-end here with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Dick. Reeve William Jones is in Gode­ rich this week attending the Janu­ ary meeting of the County Council. The annual meeting of the United Church congregation will be held in the church on Monday evening, Jan. 28 th, Mrs. H. O. Dayman spent iseveral days last week visiting with her par­ ents Mr. and Mrs. John Miller, Exe­ ter. Mr. William Craig had the mis­ fortune on Sunday to fall, breaking one of his legs and sustaining a severe shock. Mrs. Isabella Gordon has return­ ed from the Seaforth Hospital, where .she has been taking treat­ ments for the past month. Mrs. Hannah Workman spent the week-end visiting at the home of her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Britton, of Dub­ lin. Miss Evelyn Hunkiin, of Farqu­ har, spent a few days this week vis­ iting here with her grandfather Mr, William L. McLaren and her uncle and aunt, Mr. -and Mrs. Roy McLar­ en. Mr. Hendry, of Ilderton took the service in St. Phul’s Anglican Church, Hensail and also, at Staffa on Sunday. Mr. Hendry who is a. stu­ dent for the Anglican ministry will be .stationed here for the next four months. Mr. Harry Ingram, of London, a former well-known resident of Hen- sall was calling on friends in the vil­ lage last week. Mr. Ingram moved from here to London about 19 years ago and was a well known building contractor. The services in the United church on Sunday were well attended Rev. Arthur Sinclair preaching both morning and evening. In the ev­ ening the choir gave a number of selections and Dr, Smillie favored with a solo. The council met on Saturday af­ ternoon last to open the tenders for the position of caretaker of the Town Hall, There were two tenders in but after some discussion it was decided to leave the appointment over till the February meeting. Communion service was held at Carmel Presbyterian church on Sunday morning and was attended by a large congregation. Among the selections given <by the choir was a trio by Messrs, Jerry Den- field, Harry Miller and Ralph New­ ton. Miss Mary Goodwin was the lucky winner of a very nice B. & C. bicycle in a contest recently advertised ovef the radio and sponsored by the Dr. Chase. Medicine Co. She had to guess how many boys and girls in Canada under .sixteen that Santa Claus would visit this Christmas. The play “Silas Smidge, from Tur­ nip Ridge’’ which drew such a bump­ er house 'here on Friday evening will be given at Centralia, on Thursday evening Janitary 31st. Dates are be­ ing arranged to have the play at several other places. There was a. largely attended meeting of the Chamber of Com­ merce held in the town hall on Mon­ day evening. Report's were read from the different committees and a great deal of business transacted espec­ ially the carnival being put on in the rink on Tuesday evening. Every­ thing is working smoothly in con­ nection with the Old Boys Reunion and the formation of Henisall’s new band. Vital Statistics The following registrations were made with Village Clerk, Jas. A. Paterson, for the year 1934: Births 4 Marriages 12, Deaths 10. New Band for Hensail There was an organization meeting • held in the town hall on Wednesday evening last to form a new band. About 20 signed up and practice will be held every Wednesday evening. Mr. Nat. Battersby will be the leader and 'director. Hensail has a lot of good material for a band and it will be a good attraction for the town es­ pecially during the Old Boys’ Re­ union. South Huron Agricultural Society At a largely attended meeting of the South Huron Agricultural Soc­ iety held in the Commercial Hotel, on Friday afternoon, January 18th, the following officers were appoint­ ed for the coming year: President, Dr. A. R. Campbell; 1st Vice-iPres., W. R. Dougall; 2nd Vice-Pres., Owen Geiger; Sec’y-Treas., K. Y« McLean; Directors, William Forest, Henry Truemner. John Robertson, ,0am. Dougall, Rev. W. A. Young, Thomas Sherritt, R. M. Peck, IL C. Soldan, W. D. Sanders, William. Deokler, Wil­ liam Alexander, Alex. Buchanan, G. Armstrong, Roy Lamont and William Consitt; Auditors Harry Airnold and Chas. A. MeDonell. The Society will hold its annual seed fair in the Council Chamber of the Town Hull, Hensail, ;on .Friday, [February 22, and the annual Spring Show of horses and cattle was provisionally set for Saturday, April 6 th. Mr. Nathan Peck) is recovering nicely after his recent severe illness. Mr. Alfred H'unkin, of Farquhar, was visiting with relatives in town on Friday. Miss K. Moir spent a few days last week visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Moodie of Brucefield. 'The many friends, and relatives of Mrs. Robert Morrison will regret to hear that she is seriously ill at her home here. The Woman’s Association of the Carmel Presbyterian Church intend holding a sale of home made-cooking an February 2nd in the basement or the church. A men’s service day, will be held in the United Church on Sunday January 27th when a men’s choir will take full charge of the musical part of the service both morning and evening. Bobby Burns' birthday, January 24th will be celebrated in Hensail by a big Scotch concert held in the Town Hall in the eveing under’ the Board of Management of Carmel Presbyterian church. Members of Hay Council and ‘the Police Trustee Board of Zurich met the members of the Hensall ‘Council and the Chamber of Commerce last Friday evening in the town hall to discuss ’the matter of having the pro­ vincial Highway Department take over the county road from Hensall to .St. Joseph’s as a connecting link between Highway No. 4 and the Blue Water Highway. It is expect­ ed a delegation will wait on the Min­ ister of Highways in the near future regarding the matter. Silver Wedding Anniversary Mr. and Mrs. Frank Mouuso re­ cently celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary artheir home, Zurich Road, just west of Hensall. In the evening a number of friends and neighbors were invited to spend the evening with them. A very enjoyable time was spent in cards and dancing. Mr. and Mrs. Mousso received many lovely silver gifts including two. from the solo club of which Mr. Mousso is a member. The members present­ ed Mrs. Mousso with a silver casser­ ole and Mr. Mousso with a silver shaving set. A delicious lunch was served by the hostess and the even­ ing came to a close by all singing “Auld Lang Syne.” Young People’s Meeting The young people of the United Church held their regular meeting on Monday evening in the school room of the church. The meeting was in charge of Launce Battersby and Robt. Passmore. The meeting opened by (singing hymn 106 after which the Lord's Prayer was repeated. The minutes of the last meeting were read and other business discussed. Mr. Sinclair moved that the Path­ finder be renewed for this year. The motion carried by a s'lnow of hands. Hymn 120 was sung and the scrip­ ture lesson was read by Miss Elsie Heywood. Miss Margaret Hob-klirk gave a very interesting topic on cit­ izenship; Kathryn Drysdale favored with a guitar solo, which was great­ ly enjoyed by all present. The meet­ ing closed by singing hymn 47 and all repeating the Mizpah benediction. Death cif Dr. George Blatchlbid Word was received by relatives in the village last week! of the death of Dr. George Blatchford which oc­ curred at his home in Clinton, Mich, on January 10th. Dr. Blatchford was the eldest son of the late John and Mrs. Blatchford and was born in England 87 years ago. When a young boy he came with his parents to Canada and the family settled ‘at what is now known as Hurondale on the 3rd concession of Usborne, south east of here. He studied for the medical profession and ’after gradu­ ating ‘practiced medicine until four years ago, when he retired and since has resided in Clinton, Michigan. He was well known here and has made frequent visits with his brother the late Richard Blatchford and his sis­ ter Mrs. Geo.. Lawson, I-Iis wife pre­ deceased him some fifteen years ago, He had a family of six children. Be­ sides his children hd leaves to mourn his loss three brothers Frank Blatch­ ford, of Exeter; Benjamin Blatch­ ford, of Portland, Oregon and Jos. Blatchford, of Windsor, Virginia al­ so one sister Mrs. Geo. Brown, Hen­ sall. Mr, Nelson Blatchford, Hensall is a nephew of the deceased and Mrs. Chas. Jinks a niece. Interment took place in the Clinton, Michigan cemetery. The Three-Act Play Silas Smidge from Turnip Ridge, put on by local talent in the Town Hall on Friday evening under the auspices of the Hensall Chamber of Commerce was a great success, the large hall being crowded to the doors. “Shorty” Grant’s orchestra of Exeter entertained the audience with a number of selections before the play started and between the acts. Miss Ellie and Mrs. W. O. Goodwin directed the play. Th scene was laid in a small vil­ lage north of the Ozarks; time, the early summer. Act one, the old fash­ ioned living-room in the combination general store and boarding house of Thaddeus arid Simplicity McPheeters at about ten o’clock of a bright June morning. Act 2 same as act one, about six thirty the evening of the following day; act throe, same as in previous acts about eight o'clock on an evening six weeks later, THE EXETER TIMES-ADVOCATE THURSDAY, JANUARY 1Q3J> The players taking part all did splendidly and from start to finish there was not a dull moment and each player received a great deal of applause. IThe imitation of Silas Smidge was very clever. It was one of the best plays ever put on in Hen­ sall and the directors of the play, would no doubt be willing; to accept engagements for other places. The following were the caste: Neurathenia ’Twiggs, Mildred Mc- Donell; Miss Simplicity McPheeters, Mrs. George Hess; Oswald Gorlick, John Drummond; Judy, Beryl Drum­ mond; Florence McPheeters, Louise Drummond; Thaddeus McPheeters, Walter Spencer; Ralph Thornhill, Harry Wilson; Enid Thornhill, Ver- da Watson; Leola Pixley, Beryl Pfaff; Ben Bruce, John Farquhar; Silas Smidge, Manley Jinks; Wayne Kendel, Donald Hoggarth; Miss Muriel Armitage, Mildred Scruton. KIRKTON and Mrs. Ira Marshall spentMr. Sunday with Mrs. Wm. Lankin of Granton. Mr. Ed. Waterton, of Toronto spent the week-end in the village. Miss Ella Routly, of Rannock, spent the week-end at her home. A good hockey game was played on Friday night between Elimville1 and Zion the score being 3-2 and a hockey game between Mitchell Rd. and Thames Rd. with a score of 6-2. Presentation On Wednesday evening of last week the neighbors met at the- home of Mr. Alex Crago- to enjoy one more good time together -with Miss Verna Kennedy ere she leaves to train as a nurse in Victoria Hospital, Lon­ don. -'They presented her with -a. pen and pencil set. A very" pleasant ev­ ening was spent. After the musical program which was presided over by the newly elected councillor Mr. Alex Irvine the evening was spent in contests and games followed by a dainty lunch. I liil I THE I f Extra Special - Crospe & Blackwell, Catsup, large bottle ........ 2 for 25c. Crosse & Blackwell, Tomato Soup ..............................4 for 25c. C. & B., Vegetable or Cream of Mushroom Sckip .. 3 foj, 25c. Crosse & Blackwell, Tomato Juice ......................54ins foi^ 23c. Crosse & Blackwell, Chef Pork and Beans .... large tin IQc. DE LUXE JELLY POWDERS, Assorted Flavors . .6 fpr 25c. Choice Quality Sweet Corn .... 3 for 25c. No. 4 Peas............................2 tins for 19c. Choice Quality Tomatoes.........2 tins 19fc« Broken Sodas ....................3 lbs. for 2$c. Peanut Butter in bulk.........2 lbs. for 25c. Brunswick Sardines....................per tin 5c. Hereford Corn Beef...........2 tins for 25c. Pearl White Naptha Soap . ,. . . 6 for 19c. Sweet Juicy Grapefruit ....... 6 for 25c. Oranges ........................ per doz. 29c., 39c. New Lemons...........................per dozen 29c. Fresh Mushrooms.................... per lb. Head Lettuce ..................... 2 for Celery Hearts ............................ bunch Cabbage............................2 heads for 39c. 25c. 15c. 15c. Good Cooking Apples . . large basket 45c. SUGAR KRISP CORNFLAKES ................................................................................. 4 for 25c. FRESH FISH—B. C, SALMON, HALIBUT, FRESH FILLETS, SMOKED FILLETS, CODFISH, OYSTERS, ETC. FRESH HERRING, ROLUE’S GROCERY EXETER, ONT. Phone 102 BRUCEFIELD “Quality always higher than price.”We Deliver GRAND BEND Mrs. D. Munro- left this week for California to visit her mother and sister. The Tuckersmith Aggressive Club held their January meeting .at the home -of Mr. and Mrs. Wallace A. Haugh. The roll call was answer­ ed with the “Favorite Verse of Poetry”. Miss Isabel Graham well known poetress of Seaforth spoke an poetry and Miss Margaret Chart­ ers spoke- on Robert Bumls a,nd his poems. Brucefield Young People’s Society will present their three-act play “No­ Account David” in Brucefield Unit­ ed c-hurch social room on Friday ev­ ening, January 25'th. This promises to be an encellent play and every­ one who attends is ensured an even­ ing of real enjoyment. MLs Dorothy iSkvan has returned from visiting her sister, Mrs, Schil- Y. P. S. With an attendance of 6(5' the young people met Monday evening. The president Gerald Cluff was in the chair. Mr. C. Routly led ' in prayer. IThe scripture lesson was re-ad by Alex Crago. Mrs. Alvin iand Alex Crago favoured with a piano duet. Mrs. Wilbur Kirkby gave a reading, The address for the evening “The Challenge of the Pioneers to the Youth of Today.” <was given by Mr. Hubert Jones, of Exeter and was very interesting, Mrs. Wm. Ur­ quhart favored with a solo “The Old Rugged Cross.” Rev. C. L. Lewis closed the meeting by prayer. Kirkton Agricultural Meeting The annual meeting of the Kirk-j be, of Zurich. ton Agricultural Society was held in The Brucefield Horticultural So- Aberdeen Hall, Kirkton on Saturday; ciety held their annual meeting in afternoon. There was a good atten-lthe church school room on Tuesday dance. The president, Hugh Berry I evening cf last week. Officers for occupied the chair. The annual re-. 1935 are: President, Mrs. Robt. Al­ port and financial statement was ]au; ist yice-Pres., Mrfe. D. Rouatt; presented by the secretary-treasurer, I 2nd Vice-Pres,, Mrs. D. Fothering- Mr. A. Doupe, which showed a bal-' ance on hand of $252.00. The num­ ber of paid up members for 1935 was 112. The fair was one of the most successful in the history of the Society. The officers were all re­ elected as follows: Pres., Hugh Berry 1st vice-pres., W. L. Switzer; 2nd vice-pres., T. A. Wiseman; Directors, James H. Robinson, John Duncan, David Goulding, Milton Hooper, R. E. Doupe, Ray Mills, John Berry, J. Stephen, R, N- Shier, Wm. Roger, R. N. Spence, Gleason Gill, Dr. G. H. Jose, Arthur Rundle, Chas. Paul, R. Fletcher, Oliver McCurdy, Samuel Pym, William Urquhart, John Mor- phet, Newton Cark, Harold Hern; Auditors, Alvin Crago, Nesbitt Rus­ sell. It was decided to hold the Fall Fair on October 1st and 2nd. At a subsequent meeting of the Directors, A. Doupe was re-appointed, secre-, tary-treasurer. The president and Secretary were .appointed to attend the Fairs’ Convention in London on February 7 and 8. W. A.ham; 3rd Vice-Pres., Mrs. Haugh; Secret.-Treas., Rev. W. A. Bremner; Directors, Wallace Haugh, Mrs. Geo. Swan, Mrs. T. B. Baird, Miss J. Fotheringham, Mrte. J. B. Mustard, Mrs. A. McQueen, Mrs. J. Ross, Mrs. H. Aikenhead, Mrs. W- McKenzie; Auditors, Mr. Ross Scott and W. H. McIntosh. The delegates Miss Reta Pfaff was operated on in St. Joseph’s Hospital for append­ icitis last Thursday and latest re­ ports .are that she is doing nicely. All are hoping for a speedy recovery. Miss Pearl Warner, of Exeter, vis­ ited her home Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Russell Warner’ and Mrs. Leonard Ravelle has been visit­ ing her parents in Thedford for the past week. Mrs. E. Ireland had the misfor­ tune to slip on the ice last week breaking her right arm. Mrs. Ira Stebbens who has been ill at Dr. Taylor’s Hospital is much improved and has been moved home. Mr. and Mrs. Stewart Webb, Daeh- w-ood, visited at Mr. Thomas Webb’s on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. David Baird and Mrs. John Biaird of Crediton spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs; D. Sturg­ eon. Mrs. John Mousseau is still con­ fined to her bed but is some better. Mrs. Lewis, of Crediton, visited her daughter Mrs. Alex Hamilton Last week. i GREENWAY meet-The annual congregational ing of the United church was held last Friday afternoon with the past­ or, Rev. J. B. Moore, presiding. En­ couraging reports were read from the various organizations in. the church A hearty v-ote of appreciation of the : work of the pastor was moved and to the Horticulture Convention, To- (carried unanimously. The following r-onto, are Mrs. Geo. Swan and Mrs. j Offjcers were elected for ’35: Elders Wallace Haugh. Since the Society aids in beautifying the whole com- niiunity we know it will be well sup­ ported as in former years. ZION S. Webb, J. B. Nickiol, E. Mason, J. Laurie, J. Durr, H. Belling, D. Shep­ pard, W. Brown and A. M. Wilson, (Honorary); Stewards, Ivan Sharp, Fred Steeper, L. Brophey, W. Hicks, A. Curtis, H. Harlton, J. Jones, W- Young, W. T. Ulens, C. Woodburn, J. H. McGregor, Elton Curts; Trus­ tees, I. C. Goodh-and, T. Isaac, H. ixauwii, xj. miicuiusuu, A. JDi-opiicy; ’ Pla.tp 1 pp t htq Tfannaih Her ret AI- o£ Mr„ CREDITON EAST Mran-lke Gower and daughter ma and Mr. George Brunzlea>u, Elimville, spent Thursday with and Mrs. Joseph Bullock. Mr. and Mrs. David Baird and two- sons and Mrs. John Baird spent last Sunday with relatives at Grand Bend. Miss Gladys Schenk, of north of town, is visiting her grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Henry Pfaff fir. Mr, Charles Anderson, of Sarnia^, spent the week-end with his mother Mrs. Wilson Anderson. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Taylor and daughter, of Exeter, spent IS-unday with Mrs. Wilson Anderson. Mr. Melvin Halls, of Artland, Sa,sk., is visiting his grandmother ‘ Mrs. John Lawson and aunt and uncle Mr. and Mrs, Eli Lawson. MT. CARMEL The three-act play “No Account David” presented by the Young- People of Grand Bend on Tuesday evening of last week1 was very good.. Miss Gertie Dietrich, of London, is visiting at the home of her brother Mr. Joseph Dietrich. Miss Winifred Madden, of Toron­ to, is spending a few days at her- home. The death of Mr. Neil Mclsaac- took place on Friday, January 18th at the home of Mr. Melvin Allison, 14 th Concession, McGillivray, fol­ lowing a brief illness from pneu­ monia. The funeral took place -on Monday at 10 a.m. to R. C. cemetery where Requiem high mass was cele­ brated by Rev. Fr. Corcoran. Mr. Mclsaac is survived by two brothers Daniel Mclsaac of Mackinaw City and Peter Mclsaac of Detroit. The pall bearers were T. Glendenning, J. Boland, J. Morgan, J. McCartley, R. Allison, P. Doyle. Those from a dis­ tance attending the funeral were Messrs. Daniel Mclsaac, Mackinaw CSty; Angu.s Mclsaac and J. Isaac, Detroit; A. McEachen, and Mrs. D. Mclsaac, M. Doyle, don and L. Rowland, parkhill. ‘The first meeting of the year of the Women’s Missionary Society held on Friday afternoon at home of Mrs. Harold Hern. ! meeting -opened by repeating 'Watchword in unison. A hymn I sung and prayer was offered by the (Sharp, L. Brophey, James Prance, president. The February meeting is ( Dean Brown; Auditors, Elton Curts, to be held at the home of Mrs. War-1 Leslie Hutchinson; Secretary, Roy ren Brock! the first Thursday even-. Hutchinson; Treasurer, W. J. Brown. I Mrs. Archie McIntosh is visiting her daughter in Port Huron, Corbett Creamery harvested their ice supply last week. Rev. J. B. Moore, Misses Marjorie n JfmniSOn’ L’°iS' B^OWH Slid Ruthmemhianceib pn IKldusteiver attended the closingl illness. The devotional leaflet . Stratford Wintertilled “Courageous Friends'- tvas] gchool ]ast p‘Ia£St,atfMd [read by Miss Myrtle Earl; the Study 'Book Leaflets were read by seven Mrs. John Gill of Grand Bend, j members; Mrs. Warren Brock, gave, visited friends here last Friday aft- a reading entitled “Why do not attend the W. M. S. meetings more regular?” A leaflet on Baby Band work was read by Mrs. J. T. Hern, the Baby Band Supt. Mrs. J. T. Hern closed the meeting benediction. -On Thursday evening of the older members of the tion met at the home of Mr. and- Mr,s. Harold Hern. The evening was spent in contests and games. During the evening a short business meeting was held and the various- reports of the church organization were given. Lunch was served and a special time enjoyed. The next meeting of this group will be held ‘at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ephriam Hern. Miss Jean Brock spent the week­ end with her grandmother Mrs. W. Brock at the home of Mr. J. Routly, Woodham. Mary Earl is out of school with the mumps at the home of Mrs. A Gunn­ ing at Exeter, We are sorry to hear that Mrs. G. Earl is under the doctor’s care, her many .friends hope for a speedy re­ covery. was ‘ the,1 Harlton, L. Hutchinson, A. Brophey; The-Plate Collectors, Kenneth Smithers, the'Willis Steeper; assistants, Russell was Brown, John Steeper; Ushers, Ivan ing in February. This will be their | annual social evening. Committees ' were appointed to make arrange- ments for this meeting. Letters of __i.___ _ . > thanks were read from Mrs. John The annau,l congregational meet- johns and Mrs. Ross Hern for re- ing met at the church Tuesday, Jan­ uary 15th. Rev Mr. Johnson oc­ cupied the chair. The reports were given from different organizations and showed a balance on hand of each.. The officers were elected for the coming year. Elders, Ernest Keyes and George iS-cott; Stewards, Matt. Sweitzer, Major Baker, Roy Ratz, Albert Keyes; Pianist, Miss _ . __-vr..ci A/rn. [ SHIPKA Albert Gaiser is confined to His friendsMr. his bed with mumps, hope for a speedy recovery soon. I Pearl'Keyes; asst pianist, Mrs. Mil­ ton Ratz; ushers, Milton Ratz, Verne Sharp; missionary treasurer, Miss pearl Keyes; auditors, Elmer Pick­ ering, Ernest Keyes. The meeting was closed by the pastor. CARNIVAL at KIRKTON carnival will be held on the KTHKTON RINK Wednesday, Jan. 30 th Under the auspices of the Kirkitoh Public Library Numerous prizes are offered ,See posters for particulars A people , ernoon. with the last week congrega- The Y. P. S. held their first meet­ ing this year at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Will Hicks with twenty-five members present. The meeting was opened with a short song service fol­ lowed by the opening devotions which consisted of the hymn "Lead Kindly Light” followed by the Lord’s Prayer and responsive Bible reading. Miss Norma iSteeper gave the topic on “Hynrology,” concluding with the life of the writer of the hymn “Yield Not to Temptation” which was later sung. The Hicks sisters then fav* ored with a vocal trio. Manuel Curts- gave a reading entitled “A in the Green* roll call was the name of a Minutes of the Hypothesis Calamity way Y. P. S.” The answered by giving hymn and its author, last meeting and the secretary’s re-* port for last year were read and adopted. Miss Marjorie Jennison the president of the Huron Presbytery Y. P. U. outlined the projects for the year. The meeting closed with “Face to Face” and the Mizpah Benedic­ tion. Miss Lois Brown lead in the recreation period. Mc- Mr. Lonr- WOODHAM The Mission Band met Sunday af­ ternoon in the basement of the church and reorganized and appoint­ ed Miss Rh-oda Thompson, president; Miss Verna Scott, 1st vice-president; Miss H. Lankford and Mrs. Edgar Rodd, superintendents of M. B. There will be a Hard Time Social, held in the basement of the church on Friday evening January 25th un­ der the auspices of the Y. p, L. A good program is being prepared and lunch will be served. Come and bring; your friends and your odd coppers. A play entitled “Here Comes Charlie” will be put on’1 by the Gran­ ton Young People in the Orange- Hall, Friday, February 1st under the. auspices of the Mission Circle. The Orangemen and their wives and families enjoyed a euchre party at the Orange Hall on Friday even­ ing last. Lunch was served and alt report a good time. A large number from here went t© Kirklton Saturday evening last and had a good time on the skating rink. The [League meets Monday evening of this week church charge. Miss Sunday Mr. Lewis Harris is engaged with Mr. David Stevens for the winter" months. Miss Violet ‘ Squire visited Tlitrrs- day last with her cousin Miss Edi'tfe Eiarl of Zion. Rev, and Mrs, Lovegrove spent' Saturday afternoon last in London. Our attendance last Sunday at the- Sunday School was 14$. With in the “basement of the- Miss Evelyn Camra la McNaughton visited onNina last at her home here