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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1936-01-09, Page 5
THE EXETER TIMES-ADVOCATE THURSDAY, JANUARY 9th, 191MJ HENSALL on ■end visiting visited with McLaren, of and Mr. ■Mr. Harold Bonthron returned Monday to, pickeston College. Mrs. Jas. Sangster and daughter Laura spent thie week- friends in Clinton. Mr. W, L. McLaren his brother Mr. John Egmondville on Saturday, Miks Martha Carlisle, of London, spent New Years with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Wilson Carlisle. Mr, and Mrs. Laird Mickle children spent New Years with Mickle’s parents, in Ridgetown. Mr, and Mrs, Albert Smith, Lon don, has been visiting Mr. Smith’s parents Mr. and Mrs. Harry Smith. Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Knight and children, of Kitchener, were visit ing with friends in town on Satur- r day. The many friends of Mrs. Ann Hudson will be sorry to hear she has not been enjoying her usual good health. Mrs. (Dr.) Reid, of Port Rowan, spent the week-end here with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Edward Shef-‘ fer. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Abray and Miss M'artha Hudson, of London, were recent visitors withr Mr. and Mrs. C. S. Hudson. Mr, W. R. Davidson has been con fined to his home again through ill ness. His many friends 'hope he will soon be around again. Master Carey Joynt entertained a number of boy) friends at his home here on Tuesday evening, the occa sion being his 12th birthday. Mrs. Hannah Workman and daug hter Miss Mabel returned home on Friday after spending the holidays with Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Britton, of Dublin. Mr. and’Mrs. Lyle Cassidyxreturn ed home Sunday after visiting for two weeks with their relatives in Otterville. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Higgins and three sons returned home on Mon day after two weeks’ holidays at the Beach-O’-Pines. Miss Audrey Twitchell ’’spent the holidays visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Anderson, of the townliner iStanley Township. Miss Irene Douglas of the Hensall Continuation school staff was able to resume her duties at the school on Monday morning after a months' illness. The Hensall Public and Continua tion Schools re-opened after the Christinas holidays on Monday morn; ing. The attendance was not large on opening day. Mr. Claude Blowes, principal of ths Hensall Public .School received a let ter recently from the Childrens' Memorial Hospital, London, thank ing the scholars of the school for’ their contributions of $3.15, which the scholars raised for the work of that hospital. Mrs. William Henry, who about a week ago fell in her home, breaking a small bone in one shoulder also her elbow is not improving as fast as her friends would wish. She is suffering severely from neuritis1 and other ailments. Mrs. Henry was 91 years of age on her last birthday. At the United Church on Bunday last the services were well attended Rev. Arthur Sinclair, the pastor, had charge of both services. At the morning service besides the anthem Mr. Launce Battersbyj sang a solo, “Th© Garden of Prayer”. At evening service besides the anthem Mr. Cross sang a solo, “I’m a Pil grim”. Mr. Sinclair gave two ex cellent sermons. At Carmel Presbyterian Church Rev. W. A. Young, pastor, had charge of both services at the even ing service Mr. W. A. McLaren took a solo part in the anthem. At the evening service a quartette by Mr. and Mrs. YoUng, Mrs. Jas. Paterson and James Bengough. At the morn ing service next Sunday a special feature will be the ordaining of the new elders of the church. The Huron County Branch of the Ontario Department of Agriculture will hold a short course in Agricul ture and Home Economics in the Town Hall here beginning on Feb ruary 4th to February 28th. Lec tures will be given each day except Saturday from 9.3'0 a.m. to noon and from 1.30 to 4 p.m. There are no tuition fees, the only charge will be the enrolment fee of 50c. In the Agriculture course the following, subjects will be dealt with: live stock, feeds and feeding, field crops drainage, insect pests and plant di seases, soils, fertilizers and poultry. In addition there will be six special speakers, speaking on the following, subjects: poultry, soils and/ fertiliz ers, weed control and crop improve^ ment, swine and swine marketing, cream1 grading and testing and re foresting. . In the Homo Economics Course, there will be two resident teachers, one will be in charge of the course and will give instruction nutrition and ment, the other With clothing. It is expected Will take charge tures and th© other in the afternoon Thes© subjects will be ably dealt with and will be very Interesting and every young! man and woman, in this district should take advantage of these courses. jjeatli of Edward Sheffer Mr. Edward Sheffer one of Hen- sail’s oldest and best known citizens passed away suddenly early) Tuesday household instructor the on food, manage will deal instructorthat one of the morning lec- On Monday he appeared to better and was able to sit while. On going1 to his Tuesday morning it was had passed away. He was . ............. .........................—. .i morning at his home here after a short Illness. Several weeks ago he suffered a severe heart attack and has been confined to his room since, be much up for a room on found he born 8-6 years ago in Woodbridge, Ont and was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Henry Sheffer. When a young boy the family moved to Hay Township and settled near Hills- green w.here they resided for a good many years. 17th of this marriage to daughter of James Hannon, of Stephen ship. After their marriage Mr. and Mrs, Sheffer farmed for a number of years near Hillsgreen and about 40 years ago they) moved to Hensall where they have been valued resi dents since. Mr. Sheffer was a car penter and builder by trade and worked on the erection of most of the fine residences in Hensall. Be sides his widow he leaves to mourn one son William, of Toronto and one daughter Minnie, Mrs. W. H. Reid, of Port Rowan; one sqn Nor man predeceased him some years ago. He was a member of a large family of brothers and sisters but only one remains. Mr. Charles Shaf fer, of Marlette, Mich. He was a Liberal in politics. A private fun eral will take place from his late home on King Street, Hensall, on Thursday afternoon at 2.30. In terment in t'he Hillsgreen cemetery. Rev. Arthur Sinclair, pastor of the United Church, will have charge of the service. 60 years ago on tK& month he was united in Miss Bella Hannon, a t'he late Mi’. and .Mrs. Town- Christmas Examinations, Hen sail Public School ROOM I Sr. IV—Carey Joyint 79; Norma Cook 75; Russel Hedden 74; Jim Campbell 72; Gerald Passmore 68; Lorna Zuefle 65; ..... James Alexander 46. Jr. IV—-.Harold ris’ McEwan 72; Ronald Parker 65; | June Saundercock 6>5; George Sang ster 63; Mary Goodwin 62; Ray Foster 60; Cecil Kipfer 60; Margar et Bell 59; Howard Love 57; Made line ’Vanlandeghem 57; Blanche Thompson 5*7; Shirley Twitchell '5 4; Audrey Twitchell 53; Laird Hudson 46. ■Sr. Ill—Marion Drummond 83; Emily Hoskins 6 8; Jack Shepherd 62; Preston Lemmon '60; Donald Joynt 60; Carl Daters *58; Iva Allen 49. Will Higgins 60; 58; Max Hudson Koehler 75; Nor- C. H. Blowes, teacher School Hoard re money motions,. Dept, of Agriculture, County Engin eer, Unemployment, Relief Branch, Treasury Branch, Dept, of Municipal Affairs; also .the application for the position of Assessor from C. S. Hud son, D. Robinson, W. T. McLaren, Same filed. Bills and accounts: Relief G. M, ‘Case, coal and bread $1'2.; B. Rowcliffe, milk $5.00; Scott’s Bat groceries $9.80; G. Walker, transients $10.50; total $46.- A, Grocery, groceries $9,'06; tersby meals 30. N, General Accounts Geiger, team and labour, sirs, labour $4.00; G- CREDITON ‘ Mr. and Mbs. Lloyd Fahrner and son Glenn, of Parkhill, visited a few days with Mrs. Charles Fahrner. Mr, Richard Hill, who had his home wired for hydro had the lights turned on New Years Day, Mr. Harold Pletch has returned ' to Western University after spend ing the holidays at his home here. Mr, W. spent -the Mrs. Fred the rabbit Mr. and Kippen, visited with friends in the village on Sunday. We are gran to report that Mr. Russell Finkbeiner and Miss Alwin- na Hill are improving after a severe attack of the measles. H. Wood, of Toronto, week-end with Mr, and Kerr and participated in drive on Saturday. Mrs. Jones and family, of DASHWOOD WOODHAM The January meeting of the Wood ham United W. M. G. was held last . Thursday afternoon at the home Mrs. Charles Camm when moat en- ■ couraging reports were received from all committees, Qur new presi- ent, Mrs. Whitfield Switzer took the chair and opened the meeting with a hyimn and Mrs, Wilbur Wynn led in prayer. The iScripture lessoiii was read by the president and M»rs, Wm. Mills read a poem. Mrs. John Camm gave a temperance reading and this was followed by the Study Book "On Africa” ably taken by Mrs. Fred Doupe, part of the meeting, it was to make and quilt 3 quilts away in bales, later on. The er reported the holiday brought the sum of $30.00 was agreed to continue this for an- other year, and also continue the 10e lunch which netted the society $25« The meeting was brought to a close in the usual way and the new presi dent Mrs. C. Camm took the chair tor a short meeting of the W. As sociation. There will be a community meet ing held in the basement of the church on Thursday evening of this week. All are invited to attend. There will be half hour worship ser vice before the program. Refresh ments will be served. The Mission Band will meet next Sunday afternoon at 1.30 p.m. in the basement of the church. / We welcome Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Brine, newly-weds, to our village. They will occupy the house vacated, by Mr. and Mrs. Howard Black. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Camm cele brated their 49th year of their wed ding anniversary on Sunday last. Friends of Mrs. Jas. Mills will foe pleased to know that she is .up again after her recent fall. Gome of the New Years" visitors both in and out of the village. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Thompson and family at Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Mills; Mrs. Morley at hei’ daughter’s Mrs. Edgar (Squire, Whalen; Mr. and Mrs. Charles 'Camm at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Camm; Mr. and Mrs. John Hern, Earl, Philip, Kenneth and Jackie and Mr. and Mrs. Monty Dobson, Christine and Ross at Mr. and Mrs. James Squire; Mr. and Mrs. Ray Mills at Mr. and Mrs, Law- - rence Mills; Mr. and Mrs. William Thompson, Rhoda, Clarence and Dorothy at Mr. and Mrs. Stewart Shier; Miss Elizabeth Lovegrove at her parent’s home. Y. P. L. The Young People’s League met Sunday evening last in the basement of the church with the Fellowship Convenor, Laura Rundle in the chair. The meeting opened with hymn 309 and the Lord’s Prayer in unison. A poem was read by Jack , Stevens; Gfaydon. Camm read the Scripture lesson and wa^T"" taken by Miss Goldie Rea; Viola Jaques read a poem; a hymn was- sung and John Tomlinson led in prayer; Violet 'Squire favored with an instrumental; the roll was called by Florence Kirk and Uldene Rundle and Florence Kirk sang a duet. The; meeting closed in the usual way/. Dr. W. D. Bryce, L.D,S,, D.D.S. DENTAL SURGEON At office in Hartleib Block, Hash- ; wood, first threq days of week and ; at office .over the Post Office, in Zu rich, laBt three days of week. Rev. and Mrs. Roppel and daugh ter spent New Years in Port Elgin, Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Oestricher and family spent the week-end in LoA' don also attending the funeral of the late Mrs. D. McPherson, Mr, and Mrs, Harry Guenther and Miss Rose Guenther who spent the holidays with their parents Mr. and Mrs, Chas. Guenther returned to, their hqme in Windsor on Saturday, Harry Hoffman spent New Years with friends.in London, Miss Kathieen Merner, who spent the past two months in Detroit re turned home on 'Sunday. Willis Maclsaac has returned af ter sipending the holidays in Detroit. Mrs. Sam .Oestreicher and son Carl, who spent the holidays in Kit chener have returned home. Mr. Emmanuel Schroeder left for Listowel after spending a week with his uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. G. Koch. A New Years dinner was celebrat ed at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Geo, Koch in honor of Mrs, Koch’s 74th birthday, Those attending the oc casion were: Mr. and Mrs. Jack M. Dale, of Wilton. Grove; Mr. and Mrs. Elmore Thiel and family, of near Hensall; Mrs. H. L. Kraft and Mr. Peter Schroeder, of Dashwood and Mr. Emmanuel Schroeder, "of Listowel. Miss Anna Tieman spent the holi days in Hensall. Messrs. Milford and Elgin Mern er and Albert Goetz motored to Sarnia on Sunday. Mrs. G. Ireland, of Guelph, spent the past week with her sister Mrs. E. Tieman. We ar© pleased to report that Mr. E. Tieman and Mr. R. Baber, who have been on th© sick list improving. ably taken At the business decided to send treasur- ba^keta so it Ira ; $7.20; G. Moir, Parser, ditto $4.00; G, “Smale, ditto ' $12.00; Gladman & Stanbury, deed for rink $3.00; Dept, of Highways, License fire truck, $2.00; School Board, eurrent expenses $1,000.00; Hydro Commission, hydro, hall $9.- 15 total, $1087.65. Brock and Shaddick: That ac counts as read be paid. Brock and Hamilton: That by-law No. 1, 1193 6, appointing officers be given first reading. Carried, Officers appointed as follows:—■ Clerk, J. A. Paterson; Treasurer, C, Cook; Tax Collector, F. G. Bon- thron; Assessor, C. S. Hudson. Ap plications to be received for Con stable on or before January 18 at 8 p.m.; Sanitary Inspector, D. Rob inson, members of Board of Health, the Reeve and the Sanitary Inspec tor; Library Board, Rev. W, A. Young for three years; Caretaker of Hall, Geo. Walker; pound keeper, Wm. Foster; auditors, A. Sqldan and J. Nicol; Manager of water tank Geo. Hudson; Manager, hall and park, Geo. Walker; Weed Inspector, N. Blatchford; Bread Inspector, D. Robinson; Motor Mechanic Fire De partment, J. A. Foster; salary of Reeve, $3.00; salary of councillors $2.00 per regular meeting attended; Medical Officer, Dr. I. G. subject to approval of Health. Gangster and Shaddick: law No. 1, be given second 1 reading and final passed. Sangstei- and Money by-law No. 2 be reading.; Shaddick and by-law No. 2‘be given read and finally passed. Hamilton and Sangster: That resolution as prepared by the Bank of Montreal be adopted as read. Car. Hamilton and Sangster: Books be audited as soon sible. Carried^ Sangstei’ and Hamilton: Library Board be asked as to buy the new books for 193 6 from either of the book stores in Hensall if prices compare favor ably to what they can for in London. Carried. A relief committee of A. Hamilton and J. A. relief officer was formed. Brock and Hamilton,: That we ad journ until January 18th at 8 p.m. Carried. J. A. Paterson, Clerk iSmillie, Dept, of That by- and third Hamilton: given Brock second That first that and the That the as pos That the a favour the year ROOM II Sr. Ill—Jessie Paisley 81; Reta Bell 77; Robert Cameron 70; Marion Paisley 69; Robert Hess 64; Ross Greene 62; Margaret Sangster 57; Robert Sangster 47. Jr. HI-—-Bobbie Nicol 79; Kennedy 76; Lois MacLaren 72; Beer 71; Shirley Fairbairn, 64; Higgins 62; Gordon Campbell Joe Marks 60; James Sanigster James Clark 5 5; Mildred Brock Donald Williard 45; Elton bairn 35. Jr. II—Marion MacLaren 78; D. Corbett 77; Mona Hedden 74; Elaine Hoskins 74; George Otterbein 73; Donald Bell 67; Jack Drysdale 65; Ronald Stephan 6ll; Alpine McEwan I coupon for each year paid for. 57; Alvin Smale 50; Howard Smale’ 5'0. Ross J. Ray <61; 57; 51; Fair ■Miss M. A. Ellis, teacher ROOM III Jr. II—Donald Shepherd 77; Ron ald Bell 72; Bobby Cook 64; Gloria Twitchell 63. Sr. I—Those above 70 promoted to Jr. II. . Mac Zuefle 89; Norma Gangster 8'6; Catherine Hamilton $5; Shirley Hedden 77; Marion Gangster 76; Mabel Fairbairn 74; Ruth Hess 71; Marion 'Green 70; Helen Wolff 67; Shirley Wolff 61; Sandy McArthur 59; Mervyn Stephen 56; Harold Bell 52; Annie Vanlandeghem 48; Mina McEwen 46. Jr. I—Donna McEwen 73; George Beer 70; Douglas Cook 6'9; Alma Bell 48. Pr.—Lila Moir, Mary Hamilton, ■’Ross Jinks, Ruth Young, Ronald Moir, Ronald Hedden, Roy Hedden, Junior Hedden. Miss Beryl Pfaff, teacher Council Minutes Hensail, Jan. 6, 1936 The first meeting of the Village Council was held this forenoon at 11 a.m. as per statute, with all mem bers present. All members of council had taken their declaration of office before the cler.k. Mr. I. McLeod, County Agricultur al Representative, appeared and ad dressed the council re the short courses held by the Department. Hamilton, and Sangster moved that we donate the hall with heat and light for the use of the school dur ing the month of iFerbuary. If the neighboring councils make donation toward the light and heat, it will >be very acceptable. Carried. Motion that we adjourn at 8 p.m. tonight. Carried. Adjourned meeting held Council Chambers at 8 p.m. members Of council being Minutes- of previous- meeting read and adopted. F. G. Southron, Tax Collector, re ported the tax arrears as being $1183,00. Correspondence read as follows: to meet in the With all present. he obtained Geo. Brock, Paterson as The Times-Advocate are giving away sixteen prizes to subscribers who pay for the paper before Feb ruary T5th. First prize $5.00; five $2.00 prizes and ten, $1.00 prizes. Subscribers in arrears who pay1 for more than one yeai’ will be given a THAMES ROAD Mr. and Mrs'. Earl Allen and and Mrs. Wilfred Allen spent holid'ay season with their parents Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Allen. Mr. and Mrs. Rohde were New Years visitors with Mr. and Mrs. A. Rohde, Cromarty. We are glad to hear Mr. Jas. Gar diner is able to be around Jim was taken ill with on Christmas morning. Miss Beth Ballantyne at the home of Mr. and son. The boys have not been fortunate enough to have any skating on the rink up to the time of writing. Miss Alice Passmore spent the week-end ivith Miss Verna Scott. The W. M. S. held their first meet ing of the year at the home of Mrs. Percy Stone, the president. Rev. Mr. Mair opened the devotional exer cises using humn 57)1 "Standing at the Portal” followed by scripture reading. Minutes and roll call, the response being the name of a mis sionary. After the business, hymn Tn Christ There is no East or West’ was sung after which an interesting program was given. Mrs. Robt. Cann gave a reading "The Lost Hymn”; Mrs. Mair a-paper entitled, "A Now Year's Meditation”; Jean Cann sang a solo, "Gunbeams”; Mrs. Albert Etherington gave a reading from the (Study Book, "Changing Conditions in India** Th© bale was then pack ed of useful clothing valued about $14.85. Meeting closed with prayer and all singing, "We have Heard the Joyful Sound’*. Tea was then served. ■ Mr. the again. pneumonia is staying Mrs. Daw- H OLD TIME DANCE KIRKTON HALL, Friday, January 10 th School Closed at Measles Rage An epidemic of measles is raging in this community. Churches and schools have been, closed and the Week of Prayer services planned for this week have been cancelled, Dr. C. C. Misener, /chairman of the 'Board of Health, stated that thirty homes in Stephen Township are quarantined. The United Church Sunday School held their annual election of offic ers on Monday evening. Reports of the various departments were given which showed success. The following are the officers elected for 193 6: Supt., Mr. J. Mawhinney; assistant, Mr. E. Chambers, Mr. G, Mathers; Recording Secretary, Helen Fink beiner; Envelope Secretary, William Woodall, Jack Galloway; Treasurer, Ed, Chambers; Paper Librarian, Do reen Baker; Musical Supervisor, A. Yearley; Auditors, Mr. R, Hill; Mr. J. Woodall; Cradle Roll Supt., Mrs. A. Kestle; assistant, Mrs. J. Lovie; Teachers, Class 1, Mrs. A. Kestle, Hazel Woodall; Class 2, Mrs. L. Trevethick, Audrey Yearley; Class 3, Russell Finkbeiner, Frank Mathers; 'Class 4, Gordon Mathers, Jack Galloway, Mr. J. W. Woodall; Class 5, Helen Finkbeiner, Alwinna Hill; Class 6, Mary Chambers, Mrs. F. W. Clark; Miss. Com. Convenor, Mrs. A. Baker; Temperance Com. convenor, Mrs. J. Lovie; Flower Com. Convenor, Mr. G. Mawhinney. Mrs. Wm. H. Gaiser Mrs. Wm. H. Gaiser passed away peacefully, January 3, 193 6, after an illness of about eight months caused by a paralytic stroke which rendered her totally helpless. Mrs. Gaiser formerly Salome Swartz was a daughter of the late Michael and Magdalena Swartz, early pioneers of Crediton. She was born near Crediton on the eighth conces sion of Stephen Township and was later married to Wm. I-I. Gaiser. She was the mother of two daughters. After retiring from the farm eigh teen years ago, the family resided in Crediton. The deceased was a loyal member of Zion Evangelical Church at Crediton. A private ser vice was held in .the home with the family and relatives on Monday, Jan uary 6th at 2 p.m. by Rev. A. E. PJetch, pastor of the Church, assist ed by Rev. E. Burn, of Zurich, a former pastor. After the burial in the Crediton cemetery a memorial service was held in the Evangelical Church led by the pastors and choir.. The pastor and Rev. E. Burn gave brief addresses and paid high tri- ibute to the life of,the departed. The choir sang very effectively and ten derly “Safe in the Arms of Jesus.” Mrs. Gordon Morlock and Morlock sang Dream”. "Nearer My God to Thee”; Mrs. E. Fahrner singing two verses as a solo assisted by the choir. Rev. E. Burn sang, "Then I Would be Satisfied” in the home. Surviving are her sorrowing hus band and two daughters, Lillian Mrs. Garnet Sweitzer, of Hempstead, Long Island; Lulu, Professor of Bi ology of McMaster University, Ham ilton. One sister’ Mrs. Wm. B. ■Gaiser, of Crediton. The sympathy of tbe community is extended to the bereaved. The pall bearers were: Emery Gaiser, Earl Gaiser, William Schwartz, Harry Schwartz, Edward Finkbeiner and Herb Platten. Relatives and friends from a dis tance included Mr. and Mrs. Reuben iSchwantz, Mrs. ‘Clarence Schwantz, Mr. Chris. Finkbeiner, of South Ca yuga; Miss Elsie Finkbeiner, Dunn- ville; Mr. Herb Platten, of Toronto. Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Westcott, and Clinton Sweet, of Usborne. F. W. “Death is only a In closing the choir sang Mr. are ELIMVILLE The service held last Sunday ening under the auspices of the A. was well attended. Rev. Mair, of Thames1 Road gave a very interesting address. Mr. eter sang two No and of the W. A. also assisted in the singing of the CREDITON EAST two and Mr. and Mrs. David Baird and sons and Mrs. Gordon. Merner Freddie Sims spent, Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. D. Sturgeon at Grand Bend. Mr. and Mrs. J. Bullock and daughter Helen spent New Years with the former’s mother Mrs. T. Bullock at Greenway. Mr. and Mrs. OSCar Pfaff and daughter Delores, Woodham, spent New Years with Mr. and Mrs. Henry Pfaffl Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Pfaff Jr. and’ daughter visited Sunday, with Mr. and Mrs, H. Pfaff Sr. Master Donald McPherson has re turned horn© after spending holidays with his grandparents and Mrs. James Macpherson Greenway. Mr. and Mrs. Roland Motz family, of Exeter, spent New Years with the former’s parents Mr, and Mfq, Henry Mote. the Mr. at and ev- W. Chas. Godbolt, of Ex- very pleasing solos, Disappointment in “Living for Jesus” the was Con- very were of the iSun choir and his many returned to “There’s Heaven” Members the choir hymns. A good number from here attend ed the entertainment given in the Thames Road church on Monday ev ening under the auspices of Farmer’s Club. The program given by the “Happy Cousins cert Co” from Elmira and was highly spoken of by those who privileged to hear them. Mr. Fred Long who has been en gaged with Mr. Jackson Woods for the past year returned to his .home at Milverton last Monday. Fred has been an active member day .School, Y.P.iS. and will be missed foyj all friends and associates. Miss Catherine Peters London to attend Western Univer sity again after the Christmas va cation and Miss Margaret Johns to Clinton to resume her studies there on Monday. Mr. Chas. Long, of Milverton, is spending the week here visiting with his uncle Rev. Peters and other friends. Miss Ruth Hanna, of Clinton, re turned on Monday after spending, a couple of weeks here. Mr. Harry Johns, who has been in bed for several weeks with a broken knee had the cast removed on Tues day. His friends will be very much pleased to know that the bone has knit and we hope, with the progress of time he will be around again. , been en- A. Webb returned SHIPKA I Miss M. Brock, who has 1 gaged with Mr. and Mrs. for the past three months to hex* home last week. Mrs. A. Webfo, Paul and Donald are at present visiting, relatives in Leamington. Mrs. Robt. Taylor has been con fined to her home for the past week with an attack of lumbago. Last Sunday being Missionary Sunday, a very interesting paper was given by Miss Pearl Keys on the conditions of affairs in the foreign countries. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Sweitzer visit ed on Sunday in Thedford at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Clarke. Comm union service was held last Sunday with Rev. J. Johnson in charge. Thirty five received Sacra ment. Mr. Earl Baker, of Grand Bend is at present visiting in this vicinity, Mrs. A. Tilley and family spent Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A, Neeb. A timekeeper for a railroad gang in Missouri asked a new work his name. "George Washington, suh,” plied the dusky son of toil. “You’re not the man ‘who down the cherry tree, are you?’* ed the timekeeper Jokingly. “No, suh! ’Twahn’t me, suh. am do fust wtt’k Ah's done for a yea’.’* (man re- cut- ask- This ovah KHIVA ■School reopened .here on Monday after the ’Christmas holidays. Mr. Art Willert had the misfor tune to fall while working in the barn last Thursday and at present is suffering from a fractured shoul der and he will be confined to his home for some time. Miss Dorothy Dietrich, of London, spent New Years at her home here. Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Lippert enter tained a number of their friends^on New Years evening at their dance\\v Snow never falls on 70 per cent of the earth’s surface. 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