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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1935-03-07, Page 5
*• fHE EXETER TIMES-ADVOCATE THURSDAY, MARCH Ttl», 1935 HENSALL for lias time be his se Nctico to Fawners We are prepared to contract Peas and Coin istai'ting March IJth. Kindly call -at our office.—Canadian Canners Limited, B. R. Bartow, manager. Rev. W- A. Young has puichaised a new Ford V-8 ear, Mr. Joe Hogan has treated him self to a new F-ord c-ar. Mis. Jas. Bonthron is visiting xVith friends in Detroit. Mr. Russell Love spent a week re cently visiting friends in 'Toronto, Mr, John Carmich'ael was a week end visitor with friends in Windsor. Miss Florence McDonald spent -a few days recently visiting friends in Stratford. Mr. Wm. .Simpson, of Detroit, vis ited over .the week-end with rela tives in town, Mrs. Waldron, of Ottawa, visited over the week-end- with Rev. W. A., and Mrs. Young. Mr. W. D. D'avidson has purchased -a new truck to be used in his coal and produce business. Mrs. John Passmore and daugh ter, Miss Gladys, were calling on Exeter relatives on Sunday. The many friends of Mrs. T. C. Joynt will regret to hear that she (has been quite poorly again. Mrs. Ed. McQueen hais' been con fined to her home for several days, suffering from a severe cold. Mrs. Orva.1 Beavers and Mrs. Al vin Passmore were in the village on Thursday calling on relatives. Miss Margaret Sl'avin who been in Centralia -for some spent Sunday at her home here. Miss May Coward attended the funetral of her grandmother Mrs. T. Hunkinl a(t Farquhar last wee-k. Mrs. Rev. W. A. Young and her children left Monday for Ottawa where she will visit friends for a month. Mr. John Passmore accompanied by his son Carl Passmore, were in London last week taking in the motor show. Mr. Charles Abbott of Detroit, spent the week-end here with his wife and her parents, Mr. and Mrs. G. C. PetV. Mr. W. L. McLaren received word on Saturday of the- serious, illness of his sis'ter-inHaw, Mrs. David Chrisjtie o'f1 Cromarty. Mr. and Mrs. Lyle -Statham, of St. Thomas, were recent visitors here, with Mr, and Mrs. John Elder, Mrs. Statham’s parents. Mr. Harrly Wilson is- able to out again after being confined' to room for the past week with a vere attack of the Flu. Miss Beryl Drummond, who was confined to her home last week suf fering from a severe attack of the flu is able to be oyt againi. Mrs. Albert Bell and son, of Stephen township are moving into the village this week and will occupy the house on Oxford iSt. owned by Mr. Fre'd Kalbfleisch, of Zurich. Mrs. Robt. McQueen, who has been in Victoria' Hoispit-al, London, for several weeks taking treatments has retulrned home mu'ch improved in health. Mrs1. Peter Fisher, ’whO' has been confined to her room f>o,r several months, suffering from a severe a>t- tacik <of heart trouble is now recover ing nicely. - Mr. Art'hu-i’' Dick, of London, is spending a few days this' week vis iting here with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Dick. Arthur is- just re covering from a severe attack of the flu. The Hensali firemen are putting on a big dance in the towni hall on Thulrsday. March 7<th. Music will .be furnished by Jimmy Demony and his - red hot peppers. Caferin lunch will be served. The managers of the different onion storehouses here are making p-reperations to start shipping out the onion setits. This will give em ployment to quite, a number of men for a< month ofr six weeks. Mrs. Maud Hedden little Donald and Hair old Hedden, left on Friday for New Ontario, where she will join her husband who has1 a good situa tion up there. Harold Hedden has also secured a good situation there. There was a good attendance at the services in the- United Church on Sunday. The pastor, Rev. Arthur Sin'clair preaching at both services. At the morning service a due/t was given by. Mrs. Drysdale and Mr. Goodwin. At the evening service a quartette was rendered by Misses K. Dobbs arid Florence McDonald, Hy. Horton and Mir. W. O. Goodwin, At Carmel Presbyterian church on Sunday Rev. W. A. Young occupied his own pul-pit both morning and ev ening. Splendid music was fulrnish- ed the choir at both services. At the morning service a 'duet was given by Mrs. W. A. McLaren and Rev. Mr. Young. At tlie evening service, Rev. Mr, Young 'continued his series of sermons- on every day religion, tak ing for his subject "Is the Church Christian?” At this, service a ladies choir gave the music. The anthem, "Be Joyful in the Lord” whs render ed. A sol'o was given by Mfrs Young. A quartette, IMiS'ses Dorothy Daters, Irene Hogarth/Irene Daters and Mts. Paterson sang "Until I see Him face to face” -and a 'duet ‘‘Somewhcfre "Tis Always Morning” was beautifully rendered by Mrs. W. A. McLaren and Mrs. Andrew Dxiugiall. Good congre gations were out both morning and evening ,to enjoy the services. Hockey Game A fast and interesting game -hockey was played here ' evening on the local rink Dashwood and Hensail. In period the visitors had the the play notching lip four the locals one. In the second period | four boys of the- Continuation school, however the locals got better organ- The part of Professor John B. Wise, Led and evened up and score 4 to 4 a poor married man, was taken by by the end of the 2nd period. The Bill Glen; that of Dr. Matthew Gra- last period was a nip and tuck I a county physician, by Edison struggle all the way through finish- Forest;Billy Blake, a popular Dol ing up with Dashwood scoring 2 lege boy by Jack Farquhar; Jupiter, goals to the locals one, making the a Mac,k trump by, Harold Bon(thron; final score 6-5. i the- part of Mrs. Iona Ford, some their Graduation Diplomas and the last four with sport® day crests by the school (trustees, the teachers were presented with a box of choc olates each by the trustees. The play, “A Pcior Married Man” in three of Thursday between the first better of goals to [acts was then given by four girls and final score 6-5. j the- part of Mrs. Iona Ford, some The line-up: Dashwood: A. Gotz mother-in-l'aw was' taken by Jessie goal; defence, Kellerman and Slat- Dick; ton1; centre, IC. Wein; wings, Reste- meyer and W. dine, Brenner, Hensali—Goal, Shaddick and H Foster; Hoggarth; by, Latimer R. Brack; Merner. Zoie, her charming daughter, by Mildred Follick; June Graham, a little Freshman, by Margaret Bell; Rosalind Wilson, a college reporter by Dorothy McQueen. Each of these young players did (their part splen didly^ showing great ability .and it Wein; subs., Desjar- Klunipp and Rader. J, Nicol; defence, E. J. Farquhar; centre, wings, Blowes and H. subs., Welsh, F. Batters- was the general opinion of the audi- referee, E. I ence that it was' one of the best plays ! ever put on in Hensali. The whole ' program was good .and those who did not attend missed a treat. The scholars, teachers and school trustee board deserve great credit £o.r the splendid evening’s entertainment provided. Hensali Council Minutes Hensali, March. 4, 1935 Regular meeting of the village council was held this evening at 8 p.m. im the council chambers with ar-Qund. Mr. Corbett singing, ‘‘Foil’, of* pr*eVimis°mee tingx read.* Petty' and he’s a Jolly Good Fellow” and pre- ’ shepherd that the minutes' be adopt- sented him with a pipe and tobacco pouch and a box of chocolates. The party broke up in the wee, small hours of the morning and all' wish ing Mr. Cor,bett of his birthday. Society The A. Y. P. Birthday Party 50 relatives., friends of Mr. and Mrs. Fred About neighbors bett, of Hay Township assembled at their home on Monday evening, the occasion being Mr. Corbett’s birth day. A veiny- pleasant evening was, spent in cards, dancing and other games. The Hyde family furnished I the music for the dancing. During the evening they all formed a ring ‘.^embws- being'prelent^Minutes nWHinirl TVTr iP'rivUof- + slnpincr "Tfrilr - n ___ ...........j many happy 'returns ed as read Carried. J. W- Ortwein appeared as a dele gate from the Bible Society asking for a glrant of the use of the hall for same. Petty and Robison ithat the Bible -Society- be granted the use of | the hall free of charge for their lec- I ture. Carried. 1 Mr. F. Coleman appealed asking for aid for Miss Taylor as regards her hearing. F. G. Bonthron, tax collector, re ported $1005.06 unpaid faxes still outstanding. Robison and Petty, that the collector complete his col lection on or before April 1st and hand in the roll' completed then. Correspondence read as follows: Enlteilained A. o'fl the Anglican church entertained the Young People of Carmel Presbyterian church in the school- .room of theilr own> church on Monday evening. -The meeting op ened with a hymn -and prayer. The -Scripture lesson was' read byt Beth Henry anid a business session held, j A pleasant time was then spent in Dept, of Labor, Clark & Till, Dept. Community singing. A reading was of Highways, Motor Vehicle Branch, given by Miss Johnson. A splendid Unemployment Relief Branch and address was then given by Rev. Mr.,00^ Sd aceountel T Walker, Young, which was velry helpful co mea.ls for transients $23.25; T.Hud- I J rnnm RED & WHITE store Marmalade Oranges, get them now * ,♦ -4.5 c* a doz / Grocery Specials GOLD MEDAL TOMATOES, choice quality 3 large tins 25c SWEET CORN, choice 3 tins for 25c FALCON PEAS, No. 4..........................................2 tins for 19c GOLD MEDAL PUMPKIN, choice quality 2 large tins 21c CROSSE & BLACKWELL TOMATO SOUP 4 tins for 25c GOOD COOKING RICE....................................3 lbs. for 14c. GOOD COOKING ONIONS ................ 50 lb. bag each 63c. KOLONA COFFEE............................................per pound 29c. DE LUXE JELLY POWDERS, Assorted Flavors . ..... 6 for 25c, I Golden Wax Beans....................per tin 10c. Choice Dried Peaches ........... per lb. 19c. Large Meaty Prunes...........2 lbs. for 25c. Medium sized Prunes ................per lb. 10c. Fresh Dates ........................ 4 lbs. for 25c. Fresh Broken Sodas.............3 lbs. for 25c Pure Clover Honey in 5 lb. pails each 50c. Texas Seedless Grapefruit ..... 6 for 25c California Celery Hearts ................. , 15c. New Carrots...........................per bunch 10c. Fresh Tomatoes ....................per lb. 19c. Head Lettuce ............................. 2 for 25c Large Fresh Cocoanuts ............... each 5c. New Spinach............................. per lb. 15c. I LARGE TIN FOREST CITY BAKING POWDER—handsome goblet free . 25c. FRESH FISH EACH WEEK—FRESH FROZEN B. C. SALMON, WHITEFISH, HERRING, OYSTERS, CODFISH, SMOKED FILLETS OF HADDIE, SISCOES, ETC. ROLLI,E’S GROCERY EXETER, ONT Phone 102 SHIPKA “Quality always higher than price.”We Deliver CREDITON EASTHURONDALE The February meeting of the Hurondale Women’s Institute was held at the home of Mrs. A. Cud- more. The meeting opened with the opening ode followed by the Lord’s Prayer in unison. The roll call was responded to by "'Noted In stitute Women.” Several 1 were received. Mrs. Isaac Gower and Mr. and Mrs. George Brunzlow, of Elimville, spenjt tlhe week-end with- Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Bullock and other relatives Mr. and Mrs. L. Piefer, Chatham, ” (Several letters1 sP©nt the week-end with Mr. and committee com-, Mrs. David Baird and Mr. iSamuel prising of Mrs. McQueen, Mrs. Cud- Merner. more, Mrs. R. Williams 'and Mrs. Kestle were appointed -to look after a bale of clothing to be sent for relief. Miss Heddy was asked to take the chair for the remainder of- the meeting. A very interesting and well prepared debate was given,the; A. Rundle and Mrs. R. Kestle”while, the negative side was upheld by Mrs. Bolton and Mrs. Morgan. The; The regular meeting of the Y. P. Society was held on Monday evening last. Last Sunday being Missionary Sunday a pleasing vocal solo whs given by Miss V. Moore, entitled ‘‘My Task”. She was accompanied by Miss L. Mollard. Mr. and Mrs. A. Tilley spent last Sunday 'at the home of Mr. and Mrs. E. Lamport, of C'rediton, where Mrs. Tilley’s father, Mr. Wm. Witzel was very- low and has since passed away. Mr. Leo. Bader who has been em ployed with Mr. Roy Ratz for the past three years left this week for his home in Germany. Mr. and Mrs. George Lawson, of Exeter, spent Friday with relatives. Milfred Mason, of Dashwood, spent the week-end with Mr. Mrs. E. Keys. I Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Ratz and fam- Petty and Songster that accounts ily spent Saturday in London. as read be paid. Carried. Yeas, Petty. Quite 'a number from here and Sangster; nays, Robison. I ,____ Robison and Petty that we grant the band the use of the hall free for practising. Carried. | Robison and Gangster that by-law the young people. A duett by Mr. I son* balance of salary $16.:1?2; Hen- Zuefle on the accordian and Mr. * sail hydro $<6.91; R. Smale, labor ' \ , T. U. ’ , ’ ’ ' $2.00; T. Smale, lab. $10; Huron Expositor streets, etc 80c.; T. Rands, labor on ____M $2.00; Huron Expositor, printing $8.0 3; J. A. Patterson., pos tage $2.00; F. W. Hess, repairs', oni Hess on the guitar was well render- j^bor 60c.; T. Rands, labor 0 Hl <3 two 1 rx Halv A • TTn 17ed. Lunich was then served and a pleasant hour spent in a social .way. gtreets UNITED CHURCH Y. P- , Tht ,M Ule .Unite<1’E ■church held'their (regular meeting .on , Wor,id supplies $1.40; ~ " Monday evening wit'hi a good atten- —- dance -of members. Lome Elder oc cupied the chair. The meeting open ed by singing hymn 637, the Scrip ture lesson was read by) Keith Buch anan and Mildred jS'clruton and Dore en Farquhar led in prayer. Hymn 351 was sung. A business session was held and it was decided to in vite the A. Y. P. A. of the Anglican _____ _ churoh to be ithe guests of the league 'no. 4, 1935, caretaking and manag- next Monday evening. The contest; ing of the town hall be given first for membership was taken up and on J reading. Carried, count blues then Those Luker, Mr. Robt. Moore, Miss. Greta j pay $5.00 perjnonth rent fbr the use Lammie, Miss Eleanor Fisher, Miss J"J Eleanor Bell, Miss Ver da Watson, Miss Mafrga.ret Hobkirk and Lome Elder. A quartette was rendered by Launce Batterstty, Flclrence McDonald 'tersby. A prayer Dorothy McQueen, sung and the meetin^ singing the Mizpah benediction. The Coamnenccment The commencement put on in the Town Hall on Friday .evening by the pupils of the Public and Continua tion Schools was a big success. This was the first one attempted by the pupils of the Hensail1 schools. The large hall was crowded, and by the number of cars- parked on the street, ■a great manyi must of came into time to take in the entertainment. IMr. Robert Moore, principal of the continuation school made a very capable chairman and there was not a dull moment from start to finish. Between acts of the play a guitar duet was given by Miss Kathryne Drysdale and Miss Mildred Follick, a piano instrumental by Audrey- Cochrane and a guitar duet by Kath ryne Drysdale apd Helen Walker. The program opened by a chorus of Wellcome by the pupils of Miss Pfaff’s room and then a chorus by the whole public school. Pyramid ‘building, and other stunts were put on by the boys of the Continuation school in charge of Mr. Moore. This was a ’ very interesting part -of the program and was well received by the- audi ence. A folk dance, "Pop goes the Weasel” by the pupils of Miss Ellis-’ room was well rendered. A chorus 1st 'The Ohl Lady who lived in the Shoe” and 2nd "Hensa.ll H. C. S.” by the Continuation school. A wand drill was given by 14 boys of Mr. Blowes room and a bell drilli by pupils of Miss Pfaff’s room. Father Time’s reception was given, by pupils of Miss Ellis’ room, dressed to rep resent the 12 months of the year also the four seasons and Father j Time and was splendidly given and' much enjoyed. The dance of the moonbeams wad beautifuljliy given by girls of ithe Continuation sohool, At the close of the first part of the program, Mylrtle Thompson, Helen1 Glen, Norman Sinclair, Mildred Fol- ’ dicky Kenneth Manns, Jeanne Foster and jack Simmons was called to tne ‘ platform and were addressed, by School Trustee Rev. W. A. Young.' The first th fee were presented with s. ; T. M. Case, coal', hall *$30.6'5,” teaming, $1,20, to tal $31.85; W. R. Davidson, hall $'29.59, relief $10.0'2, $39.(61; sichioo'l board, current penses $1,000; total $1157.27. coal, total; ex and are confined to their homes with cokls. Mr, and Mrs. Walter Fassold and little daughter, of London, the week-end with Mr. and Milton Ratz.• ____s_________ ©Dent Mrs. ..........o. Carried.the greens had 19 *and the1, Petty and iShepherd that by-law 4, -< n a , n I be given second and third reading10. A missionaiy play was an(j finaiiy passed. Carried. given entitled “Trinidad.” j ,sangster and Petty, thayt Charles taking part were Miss' Gladys Wolffe be notified by 'the clerk to ' na.y $6.00 pp.r mo-nth l’P.nt iflor ithf> nse of the proprety and the same to be paid into the hands of the treasurer monthly. Petty and iSangster that we now adjourn. Carried. James A. Paterson, ClerkBella Smale, and (Frank Bat- was offelred by hymn 2 86 was g closed by all DASHWOOD Dr. H. H. Cowen, L.D.S., D.D.S. DENTAL SURGEON At office in Hartleib Block, Dash wood. first three days of week and at office over the Post Office, in Zurich, last three days of week. Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Nadiger and Mr. and Mrs. Neuswanger visited friends in Parkhil'l on Saturday. I Messrs. Leonard Bender and Ken- I neth Wein motored to Toronto over the week-end. Mrs. Archie Bender, of Blyth, spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. E. Bender. The Box Social sponsored by the' ladies of the Lutheran Church last Wednesday evening was well attend ed. Miss Mary England who has been sick for some time still continues quite poorly. Mr. Harrison Wiegand, who has injured in a truck accident some weeks ago was able to be brought home from the hospital on Sunday and is improving nicely. On Wednesday evening March 13, a Box Social and Euchre Party will be held in Tieman’s furniture store under the auspices of the Dashwood Hockey Club. Ladies to provide the ; boxes. Dashwood S. and C. CI!ub Tender Surprise Party The (Stitcih and Chatter Club of Dashwood held a jolly surprise party recently at the home oif Mr. and Mrs'. Thomas Kl'umpp. The guests who completely surprised Mrs. Klumpp Cttme in with coats, hats and dresses on backwards. (Tihe evening was spent in playing* "Hearts” after 'which each guests drew a, surprise package from a pile on the table. The contents of the package had to- be donned and worn the rest of the evening, which caused much fun. ■Supper was served by> the executive at the close. The next regular meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. Charles Snell. i BABY CHICKS iSwitzer’s A-l Baby Chick Hatch ery is now in full swing. First Hatch ' Came off February 25th and each j Week through the season. Hatching 7 varieties and White Indian Runner j ducklings. Prices reasonable. Write for free catalogue giving prices and. J particulars.—A ,H. SWITZER, Gran* ton, Ont. KIRKTON Notice t.o Fanners We are prepared to contract Peas and Corn starting March 11th, Kindly call at our office.—'Canadian Canners Limited, B. R. Bartow, manager. Mrs. Harry Lewis spent a few days last week with her daughter hud son-in-law Mr. and Mrs. Alex Ham ilton at Grand Bend. Mr. and Mrs. James Taylor and ------.— o--------, — daughter- Marjory, of Exeter, spent affirmative side being taken by M^- Sunday with their grandmother Mrs. A. Rundle and Mi's* R« Ixestle while Andersonthe negative side was upheld by W“Spn„® Mrs. Bolton and Mrs. Morgan. The' ,an(l Mrs. Roland Motz and judges, Miss Kathleen Strang and1 children, of Exeter, spent Sunday Mr. Ben Case after very careful de-! with their parents Mr. and Mrs. H. liberation announced their decision Motz. in favor of the affirmative side. IThere were several quilts on display I. w.. -M-1’. and Mrs. Aaron ■that are to^bTsenFfor^relief pnnposes the hydro installed in A guitar solo was given by Miss Al- last week.; m'a Ethenington. Mrs. Down gave a very instructive and thought pro-' voking two minute talk. Following a contest lunch was served -by the committee. Wein their had home for Mrs. Eric Humphreys Miss Mabel Berry, on Sunday. at vis- of mothers of eleven >his that little three agriculture «at Marshall 'finished his course in Mrs. T. Tufts, Ross and Norma spent Sunday at Mr. iSid Mills Woodham. Mr. and ited with Woodham Mr. and Mrs. Miller McCurdy spent the past week in London. Mr. David Goulding has in possession four Oxford sheep are the lambs., Ross months’ Mitchell and was successful in< se curing nis certificate. Miss Verna Brock spent Sunday with Jean Humphreys. Mrs. FUaiiik Pridham visited with her daughter Mrs. Harry Burgin Sunday. Mrs. Russell Morrison and Mr. Moo-re spent Sunday at London, GRAND BEND iSim Ireland had a. very ■on W. Mr. mishap Saturday- while cutting wood at Elmer Desjardine’s. The men awere turning a log on the saw fi'-ame when his’left hand got caught in the saw, cutting two fingers and the thumb. It is not known as yet if the fingers can be saved or not. Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Pollick, of Detroit, spent the week-end with Mrs. Pollick’s father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Morris Brenner. Miss Alva Turnbull, of London, visited her parents, Mr. an'd Mrs. Max Turn bull over the week-end. Mr. Dick Jemison is in St. Joseph’s Hospital with a bad cut on his hand which he got when Morris Brenner’s car turned over on the slippery high way in the pinery. Morris escaped with only a few scratches. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Bender is vis iting over the week-end in Kitchen er. Mr. Ware Oliver of St. Marys vis ited his parents Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Oliver. Mr. and Mrs. Russell Page is vis iting friends in Ailsa. Craig. Mr, Ralph Williams is visiting in Detroit this week. The -play "George in it Jam” will be presented by the Greenway Young People in the United church ■here on Friday night. Come and en joy a good time. KHIVA Mrs. Jacob Hanover is spending the winter months with her daugh ter Mrs. Louis Held, of Waterloo. Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Harry Lippert on the arrival of a fine baby boy on Saturday morning. Mr. Charles Dietrich, who has been visiting for the past month with relatives in Detroit, returned home on Saturday. Mrs. William 'Stade and son Mel vin, visited on Friday, with relatives 'in Seaforth. Miss Clara Douglas spent the past week-end with her plarents1 in Tlder- ton. Mrs. Henry, Lloyd and Miss Al- dene Eagleson, Mrs. Wm. Mason and Miss Ila Visited on Thursday with relatives in’London. Miss Rose Dietrich returned to London on Sunday after spending a few Mr. David Baird and Sims and two daughters and John Baird spent .Sunday in Thed ford the later remaining on a visit. Mr. and Mrs. Sam. Rawlings and iFred, of Ailsa Craig spent Sunday with Mr. and’ Mrs. Joab Sims. Mrs.John Mr. the Church on Saturday, March Don’t miss a Admission 25 Thos. Bullock real musical and 15 cents. and her son mutual birth- weeks at her home. ELIMVILLE and Mrs. Kenneth Johns re- on GREENWAY Last ‘Thursday evening the young people of the United Church present ed a three act comeay-drama entit led "Georgie in a Jam.” Further par ticulars next week. The Carolina Jubilee Singers will give their famous program in United 16 th. treat. Mrs. Ed., celebrated fheir day anniversary last week. Mr. S. Gratton visited Mr. and Mrs. J. Hotson. Mrs. J. Brophey, of Palrkhill, and Mns. D. Reddick, of London, visited Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Brophey recent ly. Harry Steeper, of Western Univer sity spent the week-end with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Frank Steep er. Mr. Dean Brown is able to be out again after his recent illness. Mr. and Mrs. W. E'agleson attend ed the funeral of their cousin Miss. Camm at Woodham last week. Miss Gagen and Mies Dorothy Belling spent the week-end at Miss Mr, turned from their honeymloon Sunday and have taken up their resi dence on their farm. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Johns ' have moved t-o< Mr. Clarise Snell's farm which they have had rented for a. few years and re cently vacated by Mr. Ivor Morgan. The February- meeting of the Mis sion Circle was held on February 27 at the home of Marj-orie Del- bride with seven members present, Margaret Johns presided. After the; ture lesson, Mark 3:1-5, was read by I Audrey Prance and 1 C'or. 9:24-27* the United Church are urged to at- was read by Laura Ford. Mrs > tend the world’s Day of Prayer on Peters led in -prayer. The devotion- „ . , Marph Sx,h at ? ln th£1al leaflet “Serious- Friends” was Jiiday, Maich Sth at 2 p.m. m tne read by Marjorie Dellbridge. Hymn United Chui-cn. 190 was sung and Roll Call respond- Splendid congregations, m the ed by verse on "Hope.” Minutes, United Church are enjoying Rev. J. were re*ad and adopted. Herolds-3, Moore’s series of sermons on the who reported were Audrey Prance on Africa, Laura Ford on India, Gladys Johns on Chinese marriages. Lav-ona Cooper gave the chapter -from the Study B-ootk "Village Wrestler.’ Meeting closed with a hymn- and Mizpah benediction. The Y. P. IS. met on Monday, night The president, Horace Delbridge op ened the meeting with hymn 120 and the Lord’s Prayer wtos repeated in unison. The minutes of the last meeting were read and adopted. The Christian Fellowship convenor, La- vona. Cooper then took charge of the meeting. Hynnp 351 was sung. The topic "Jesus’ Attitude Towlard Sin ners” was g.iven by Mts. Peters. Discussion followed. The worship period opened with quiet music (Hymn 343) and Hymn 347. The Scripture lessons were read by Mar garet. Johns and Amos Herdman. The discussion on the lesson was read by Gladys- Johns and Delmer Skinner la poem. Howard Johns led in prayer and the meeting was clos ed with hymn 867 and the Mizpah benediction. Quite a number from here attend ed the funeral of the late Elaine Camm at Woodham last Friday. A large number froim here attend ed the wedding of Mr. and Mrs, K. Johns in the Trivitt Memorial church Exeter oil Wednesday of last vreek.j usual opening exercises' the Scrip- Gagen s home in Ailsa Ci-aig. -- - - - - - - r The l'adies o£ Grace Church and "Prodigal .Son.” The Y. P. S. will present their comedy "Georgie in a jam” at Grand Bend on Friday evening, March Sth. They were in Parkhill last Friday night. Miss Mae Wilson who has been ill with a ag’ain. heart attack is able to be out HARPLEY a.nd Mrs. Thomas Love andMr. family and Mr. and Mrs. H. Love and Maurice visited in Exeter on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Simon Greb. Mr. and. Mrs. .Lloyd (Taylor and Mr. and Mrs. Harold Wal'per attended the funeral of Mr. C. Waiper, Zu rich on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Manford Luther and family, Grand Bend, visited with Mr, and Mrs. Will Love on (Sunday. Mr. Wilbur Lovie hae been engag ed with Mr. Newton for two weeks. Mrs. Catherine Hiodgins suffered a fractured wrist on Tuesday. We are* glad to report that she is improving nicely.