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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1935-12-12, Page 5£ IHE EXETER TIMES-ADVOCATE THUHSOAV, PECEMBEK 18, Illis County Council be petitioned to restrict the Can* adiani performing Right® Society from imposing any fee whatsoever on any township hall or public meet­ ing place within the limits of Huron County owing to the fact that the Canadian Performing Rights So­ ciety Limited is at present attempt­ ing to impose a fee of $30 on such places' and in some instances the fee exceeds the total annual rental of the buildings which are often th© only place® where the citizens of the com­ munity can meet in a sociable way. The name or Huron County Home came under discussion, introduced by Deputy Reeve Turner, of Gode­ rich, who said he understood the name had been changed from the House of Refuge to> Huron County Home some time ago, but the mem­ bers of" the council still persisted in referring to- the home as the House of Refuge. Mr. Turner thought it should be given its proper name, which was agreed to by Reeve Bow­ man, of Brussels and endorsed by council. Reeve Matheson of Ashfield, re­ ferring to the question of indigent patients in hospital asked how much the county was liable for in this connection. Clerk .Robert® answer­ ed the question by reading th© by­ law which stated that such cases must first be handled solely by the hospital officials who shall make burial arrangements at a cost of $30. Practically every member of the council took part in the discus­ sion which ended in the decision- that th© statutes could not be changed despite the fact that bills have come from undertakers at various times for as much as twice the amount allowed. Reeve Mawhinney of Stephen asked if all the municipalities had been paying their share of half the hospital fee®. The clerk told him all the municipalities had sent in the required amounts. Make Fine PiiogTCss Misis Ross, nurse for. this district in connection with crippled child­ ren’s work, declared she was amazed at the progress made in this, worth­ while work in Huron County. Reeve L. ’ E. Cardiff, of Morri®, brought out a basket of luscious Northern Spy apples and council adjourned for fifteen minutes to enjoy the treat. When council! resumed, A. M. Robertson, sec’y of the .Children’s Aid .Society, spoke. For seventeen years, he pointed out the organiza­ tion-has been working under agree­ ment between the iCIhildiren’s Add Society and the County Council most harm oniouisly. The tendency toward centralization has been felt by the Society but the new regula­ tions would not affect the County Council. The step of becoming an incorporated body was to give the Society a legal stand but the scope of the .work will not be affected. Financial statement resenting th© financial statement of Huron County at Wednesday morning’s session of Huron Coun­ ty Council, County Treasurer A. H. Erskine predicted that next year Huron County would b© in a posi­ tion to pay the balance of the high­ way account, allow the county high, ways an additional one-fifth of a mill and hold to the present rate of 5 A mills. “These reports indicate that the county is continuing to liquidate its debt and at the end of 1936 should show nofhing but the balance of highway debentures to pay,” said Mr. Erskine. “In view >of the fact that the tax rate has been lowered it augurs well for the county.” The general account from Jan­ uary 1 to November 30 showed re­ ceipts of $107,533.23 and expendi­ tures of $109,804.6'5; estimated re­ ceipts, $243,(637.79; estimated ex­ penditures, $24)6,193,91; estimated deficit, $2,515'6.12. In estimating th© expenditures Mr. Erskine said he had estimated $700 for jqry service, which may not be expended. All other esti­ mate# were inclined to be high. The countj’ highways statement showed receipts of $167,288.41 and expenditures of $167,415.93, with a bank overdraft of $127.52. 104 Warrants Issued J. Ferguson, County Liquor En­ forcement Officer, reported that since the first of the year 104 liq­ uor search warrants have been is­ sued as well as eight criminal search warrants. Eighteen arrests were made and 64 informations laid. L.'C.iAi. fines amounted to $675 Criminal code, $100, and highway traffic $35. The County Engineer reported that work on roads was limited during the year, but that progress had been made. The construction work consisted of: grading and draining uumgannon north, $r,tro,- 47; cutting hill one half mile east of Walton, $1,102.46; eliminating jog and grading No. 16 Grey, $1,- 184.65; culvert and grading, 35 Goderich Twp., $1,083.06; culvert, 27 Ashfield and West Wawanosh, $68'4.93. Alii other w-onki was classed as maintenance, although on several sections of road, mix bituminous sur­ faces were laid. Wednesday Afternoon At the afternoon session of Hur­ on County Council on Wednesday a resolution was sent to the Legisla­ tive Committee that the Minister1 of Justice and the Secretary of State R. J. Deachman, M.P. for North Huron, in addressing the Council, s-p^k-e of the difficulty members ex­ perienced in doing their work which was> similar to that of the Do­ minion Government, “Many of the difficulties of to­ day are the result of the last war and until we learn to live peace­ ably together the task of govern­ ing our country will be an extremely hard one," Mr. Deachman derided war which brings fear and hatred which in turn brings restriction of tade resulting in* the upsetting of our monetai'y system and finally in the depreciation of currency. GREENWAY On> Monday evening, December 16, Rev, M. M. Whiting, missionary on furlough from Japan will be the guest speaker at Grand Bend United Church. The members of this church and community are especially invit­ ed to attend and accord a welcome to a former resident and neighbor. We regret to report the serious ill­ ness of Mrs. George Lovie with pneu- anonia and wish her a speedy recov­ ery. Mrs. Lovie is ill at the home of her daughter Mrs. Lawrence Curts Miss Vera Isaac, of London, spent last week-end' with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Isaac. Miss Mary McGregor has been vis­ iting her grandmother Mrs. Stephen Webb at Grand Bend. Mr, Walter McPherson, Crediton is a guest with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Jas. McPherson. Mr, and Mrs. Carmen Woodburn were in London on Saturday. Mrs. J. Scott and Mrs. Beer, of Ravenswood visited Mrs. Scott’s par­ ents Mr. and Mrs. Ray Hutchinson on 'Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. J. Hotson, Willis and Marion visited friends in London last week. Mr. and Mrs. Eisen visited their son who is a patient in London Hos­ pital and report he is now making satisfactory progress. At the close of the meeting of the Orange lodge on Friday evening th© ladies served lunch and a very pleasant social hour was enjoyed by those present. Mr. Gordon Ulens, of Grand Bend called on friends in our burg last week. The member® of the United church Sunday School are busy practicing for their annual Christmas concert to be held on Monday, December 23, also the Grace Church Sunday School who will hold theirs on Friday, De­ cember 20th. Mrs. Thurman Hayter, of Detroit, is visiting her mother Mrs. G. Lovie. Miss Nola Isaac entertained a few friends in honor oif her birthday last week. Renewing Time CROMARTY The December meeting of the W. M, s. was held on Thursday last at the home ci Mrs. Edgar Allen, with a good attendance. Thi$ being the last month of the year the meeting took the form cf a business meet­ ing when reports were given of the work done by the auxiliary during the last year, all reports being very satisfactory, Mrs. Thomas Scott who had been secretary for the past, twenty-five years and who filled, her office in a very satisfactory manner •resigned and Mr®, Russell iSe^tt was elected for the ensuing year. The remaining officers' were re-elect­ ed. The meeting closed with a hymn and the Load’s prayer in unison, Mr. Alex, Ramsay is at present visiting at the home of Mrs. Mein-. tosh in the village. Mrs. Enrest Dow who live® a couple of miles east of Cromarty, had the misfortune to fall and break a number of ribs. We hope there is ‘ho other serious injury, CREDITON EAST Mrs, Eldon Me-rner is confined to her bed. We wish her a speedy re­ covery. , Miss Evelyn Clarke, of Shipka is* employed at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Eldon Merner. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Baird and two children,* of Grand Bend, spent a couple days last week', with Mr. and Mrs. D. Baird. Mr. and Mrs. Alex. Hamilton and son Barry, of Grand Bend, spent Friday and Saturday with Mrs. Ham­ ilton’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. Lewie. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Taylor and daughter Jean, of Exeter, spent Sun­ day with Mrs. W. Anderson. Mrs. Wm. .Schroeder and three children, of Fairfield, ©pent Sunday with her mother Mrs, W. Anderson. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Heatherley, of London, and Mr. and Mrs, R. Motz and children, of Exeter, ®pent Sun­ day with their parents Mr. and Mrs. H. Motz. Mr. and Mrs. S. Baynham. enter­ tained their friends to a dance and euchre party on Thursday- evening last. KIRKTON Mr. Bert Andrews, of Pontex, Sask, called on friends in the village this past week. * Mr. and Mrs. George Mills cele­ brated their 50th wedding anniver­ sary this past week being citizens of this village for all this time. Miss Margaret Francis who is (••pending the winter with Mr. Roy Francis is ill at present. When did you last see Old Man Sun. If he doesn’t soon put in an appearance we will have to all go to Florida for the winter. RwtHer'hood Banquet On Thursday evening December 5, about 125 young people and Sunday School teachers from the Kirkton circut ®at down to- a lovely supper which consisted of chicken scallop­ ed potatoes, cabbage salad, rolls and pie and coffee. After all had par­ taken of this sumptuous meal, Car­ men Hazelwood, master of ceremon­ ies introduced th© toast list: Burns Ratcliff© proposed a toast to Canada and Ros® Marshall replied followed with a solo by Thelma Marshall. Miss Lillian Kennedy proposed the toast to the Church and Trueman Tuft replied. Reta Molland then favored with a reading.. Fred Swit- per proposed a toast to our cmmun- ity which was replied to by William Artlrus. Miss E. Hodge and Mies M. Ratcliff then favored with a lovely duet. Rev. C. L. Lewis was then called upon to introduce the guest ©peaker Rev, W. Crew,, of London. Mr. H. Bourse moved a vote of thanks to the speaker after which we all sang “Blest Be the Tie’’. Mr. Lewis closed with the benediction, PARKHILL Two men went down to defeat as th© six members of the Parkhill Council -were re-elected at Monday’© municipal voting. Th© successful candidates were: M. Box, 311 votes; Vincent Hamacher, 292; R. G. Nunn 289; Gordon, Gray, 2-85; Thomas Browning, 230 and Fred Brewer, 229. Defeated were Roy Smith with 99 votes and W- Bawden with 93. Other officers were filled by ac­ clamation as follows: Mayor, G. A. Ronson; reeve, M. M. Pennington; water commissioner, W. Hicks; school board, Allen Willick, George Tudor and R. M. Brassee. WAN TED LIVE AND DRESSED POULTRY Dressed Ducks, Geese and Turkeys Highest Prices Paid Write or Phone SWIFT CANADIAN CO. Exeter P.hone 216 MINISTERIAL ASSOCIATION The December meeting of the South Huron Ministerial Association was held on December 2, at the home of Rev. Wm. Mair, Thames Road. The President, Rev, S, R. Johnston, was in th© chair and following the devotional exercises the hueiness was dispatched. It was decided to hold th© January meeting at the home of Rev. M. A- Hunt, and Rev. A. E. El­ liott was asked to lead the gather­ ing in a devotional meditation pre­ paratory to th© Week of Prayer ser­ vices which will commence that ev­ ening with service in th© Trivitt Memorial Church, Plans were then mad© for the services of the week in Exeter, Hensail, Centralia, Lucan and Kippen. The paper for th© day was in charge ot Rev. J. R, Peters, Elim- ville, who dealt with th© subject of Hobbies; and t-heir place in the life of th© individual and then proceeded to give examples of his own poetry woven around incidents and person­ alities taken from his own exper­ ience. Mr. Peters gave ample evi­ dence of hi® ability in this connec­ tion and revealed the possibilities of a -hobby in this direction. This typ© of paper was distinctly different from anything presented in the past to th© Association and was listened to with delight and interest by all present. Mr. Peters also showed some snap­ shots of sunsets suggesting the pos­ sibilities of photography as a hobby. A hearty vote -of thanks was ex­ tended to Mr. Peters for his splen­ did contribution for th© day. Mrs. Mair served a delightful lunch and a suitable expression of the apprecia­ tion of all present was voiced to Mr. and Mrs. Mair for their kindness and hospitality. JUST ARRIVED A Large Stock of Fresh Candy Chocolate Drops French Creams Cut Rock, Etc, . Priced from l’Oc per Pound ■H JUST ARRIVED Our Stock of Fresh Nuts Extracts, Large Bottles 1 3C Usual 20c size. Our price .... 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