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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1937-01-14, Page 5z THS EXETER TIMES-ADVOCATE THURSDAY, jTANVART J4» J93? HENSALL Miss Sarah Manson has taken a /position in the law offices of Hayes & Mier. Mrs. .Snell, o,f Clinton, is spending a few days with her cousin Miss Margaret H-obkirk. Quite a number from Hensail at­ tended the funeral of the late Robt. Cole of Chiselhurst on Monday last. Mr, and Mrs. Sylvester Wuerth and family, of Crediton, visited on Sunday' with Mr, and Mrs, Alfred Wuerth. Miss Margaret Hobkirk, of Grosse Point, attended the funeral of her aunt, the late Mrs. George Hobkirk on Sunday last. Mrs. Wm. Broadfoot, whg spent the past week visiting her vparents Mr. and Mrs. George Dick returned to her home near Seaforth on Sun­ day, The many friends ,of Mr. Roy Todd were pleased to see him able to be uptown one day last week af­ ter being confined to his home for several months suffering from rheumatism. The Y. P. S. of the United churcn held their regular weekly meeting on Monday evening: with a good at­ tendance and Miss Verda Watson -presided. The scripture lesson from 1 Peter second chapter was read by Nellie Fee. Edison Forest gave the devotional reading. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and business discussed. A duet by Mrs. Maud Hedden and Mrs. George Hess accompanied by Gladys Luker. The topic “The Lost Book” was .given by Rev. Mr. .Sinclair after which hymn 158 was sung and the meeting clos­ ed with the Mizpah benediction. Death of Mrs. James A. Bell Mrs. Margaret ■ Bell, widow of James A. Bell, who predeceased her­ by 18 months, died Tuesday in Clin­ ton Hospital in her 67th year. She was a widely-known resident of this district. .'She was formerly Mar garet Fairburn, second youngest daughter o-f Mr. and Mrs. E. Fair­ bairn. Surviving are three sons, one daughter, five sisters and fio.-ur brothers. Mrs. Bell -was a mem­ ber of Carmel Presbyterian church- and a life member of the W.M.S. The funeral will be held from the residence on the highway half a mile south of Hensail, on Thursday afternoon at 2 o’clock. Rev. W. A. Young will officiate. Death of Mi'. Bobt. Cole Robert Jeffery Cole, a highly re­ spected resident of this district pass­ ed away on Friday morning, January the 8th, after an illness of eight weeks, caused from heart trouble. He spent his boyhood da'ys in Us- boirnie Township, and afterwards in Exeter, Woodstock, Hay and Tuck­ ersmith before coming to Hibbert where, he has lived for the past 17 years. Mr. Cole-, who was in his 76th year was married 53 years ago to Eliza Jane Horton, who- survives him. He is also survived by one son- William on the homestead, and one grandson Elgin. Mr. John Cole of Exeter, is his only brother. The funeral wihcih was largely attended was held from his late residence on Monday, January the 11th, the ser­ vices being conducted by Rev. Ar­ thur Sinclair, pastor of Chiselhurst United Church, of which the deceas­ ed was a member. The hymns sang were “Jesus Keep Me Near the Cross’ and ‘Jesus, Lover of My Soul’ Interment took .plaice in McTaggart’s cemetery. The pall bearers were Fred and Arthui’ -Cole, Hugh and Harry Norris, John Glenn and Lloyd Horton. Friends were present from Exeter, Goderich, Stratford, London St. Marys, Ingersoll, Varna and Wal­ ton. Death of Mi's. Hobkirk There passed away at her home early Friday morning one of Hen­ sail’s most highly respected resi­ dents in the person of Mrs. George Hobkirk. She was formerly Miss Jessie Anderson, a daughter1 of the late Mr. and Mrs. Robert Anderson and was born in Usborne on Nov. 5, 1866. In 189,2 she was united in marriage to iGeorge Hohkirk. They resided in Hibbert until about 18 years ago whey they moved to Hen- sall where Mr. Hobkirk -died short­ ly after. Mrs. H'Obkirk: had been in poor health for several months but was only confined to her bed since about Christmas time. She was a de­ voted member -of the United church and took an active part in all -church wonk especially the Missionary So­ ciety. She is survived by one dau­ ghter Miss Margaret at home; two other children died when in infancy. Two sisters Mrs. George Ferguson, o? Usborne; Mrs. Fred Hunkin, of Exeter and one brother Mr. James Anderson of Exeter. The funeral which was private, took place from the home on Sunday afternoon, Rev. Arthur Sinclair, her pastor, having charge of the service. Interment took place in McTaggart’s cemetery, During the service Mr. Cross sang “I’m a Pilgrim’’, a favorite hymn of Mrs. Hobkirk. The pallbearers were all nephews of the -deceased; Oliver AndersOn, Alfred Hunkin, Harvey Hyde, George Hohkirk, George Smith The floral tributes were many ahd very beautiful shewing the high, es­ teem in which Mrs. Hobkirk ..Was held. She will be greatly missed by a large circle of friends and community is extended to Miss I-lob- kirk in her loss. Among those from a distance who attended the funeral were Miss M. Hobkirk, of Detroit and Mr. George Hobkirk, of Detroit; Mrs. SeaUer and Mr. George- Smith, I-Iagersville. Council Meeting Hensail. January 11, 1937 The inaugural meeting of the 1937 village council was held at 11 a.m. Monday at the- clerk’s office with all members being present. The members of the council have taken the oath- of allegiance and the oath of office before the Clerk and after consideration and discussion oE various matters the following mo­ tion was passed. Jones -and Brock: That we now adjourn to meet again, at 8 p.m. this evening. Carried Jas, Patterson, Clerk The .first regular meeting of the village council was held in, the even­ ing at 8 o’clock in the council cham­ bers with all members present. Min­ utes of the previous meeting were read. Jones and Shepherd; That the minutes be adopted as read. Carried. George Fee reported re poll tax collections. Brock and Twitchell: That all unpaid poll taxes on the 30th of January be handed into the Court for Collection. Carried. F. G. Bontliron, tax collector, (re­ ported re unpaid taxes as being $1,- 208.00. iShepherd and Twitchell; That we extend the tax roll for an­ other month. 'Carried. Jones and Brock: That the Clerk be instructed to Write the Municipal World asking for information, as re­ gards business tax. Correspondence read as follows.: Municipal WoTld, Ontario Municipal Association,, Ontario Association of Rural Municipalities, Dept, of Public Welfare, Amusements Revenue Branch. Judge T. M. Costello, Gode­ rich Old Home Week Association, Huron Expositor and Jas. gangster. Filed. Bills and accounts: M. Johnson, postage $4.00; Ontario Association of Rural Municipalities $5.00; Hur­ on Expositor, printing, $3.85; J. Passmore, labour and material $1.75 T. M. Costello-, Judge- Court of Revis­ ion, $20.00; (School Board, current expenses $1,000’00; Hensail, hydro, $6.8'5; G. W-alker, meals transients, $3.50; total $1044.95. Brock and Twitchell; That ac,cts. as read be paid. Brock and Twitchel-l; That By-law No. 1. -1937, -appointing officials be given first reading. Carried. Officials are J. A. Paterson, clerk; C. Cook, Treasurer; F. G. Bonthron,, assessor and tax collector; George Fee, Constable; Nelson Blatichford, sanitary, -weed and bread inspector; Dr. I.’iG. Smillie, Medical Officer of Health; George Follick and Mrs. Harold Hilliard, members of the Public Library Board; Geo. Walker, caretalker of hal-l, also manager of hall and the park; Firs-tbrook Mon­ teith & Co., Auditors; Geo. Hudson, manager water tank; Carl Passmore, mo-tor mechanic fire dept. (Shepherd and Jones; That By-law No. 1, be given second and third readings and finally passed. Twitchell and Bro,ck: That the res­ olution as prepared by the Bank of Montreal be adopted. Carried. Jones and Shepherd: That By-law No. 2, borrowing $9,0'00.00 be given first reading. -Brock and Shepherd: That By-law No. 2, be given second and third reading. Carried. Brock and Twitchell: That Jones and Shepherd be- property commit­ tee. Jones and Shepherd; That Brock, and Twitchell be a road and street -committee. Twitchell and Shepherd: That Brock and Jones be a relief committee and that J. A. Patterson be relief officer at a sal­ ary of $2'5.00. Carried. Twitchell and Brook: That we purchase 8 copies of the Municipal World. 'Carried. Brock and Twitchell: That the clerk be authorized -to purchase suf­ ficient dog tags and assessor’s sup­ plies. Carried. Jones and Brock; That the clerk be instructed to prepare a by-law prohibiting the erection or installa­ tion of gasoline pumps or tanks within 5'0' (feet lot the street line on King -Street. Jones and Shepherd: That we ad­ journ. J. A. Patterson, Clerk. CREDITON Mrs. Chas. Kerr, Miss Lauretta Kerr and Courtland Kerr, of Goder­ ich, visited with Mr. and Mrs. Fred Kerr lorn Sunday, Miss Gertruide Amos and Mr. Jos. Bullard are both confined to their homes with influenza. We hope they will soon be out again. Mr, Arthur Haist had the misfor­ tune to break his ankle while work­ ing in the bush last Saturday, We wish for a speedy recovery. The opening Christian Endeavor meeting after the holiday season was held last Friday evening in the Sun­ day School room of the Evangelical Church, Gordon Ratz occupied the chair and conducted the song service ' and devotion. The scripture was read by Harry Hirtzel, vocal duet by Gordon Ratz and Ruby Finkbeiner. The topic was presented by Alma Smith, -coirnet duet by Murray Morton and Emmery Fahrner. At this junc­ ture the president Alvin Finkbeiner took charge and conducted a short business meeting. A committee >vas appointed to take the initiative in putting on a play. The meeting was closed by the E.L.-C.E. benediction. The merchants of town have de­ cided t-o close their places of business Tuesday evening of each week during the winter months. We are glad to report that Mrs. Alice Brlown- is improving nioely af­ ter her recent illness. Mr. Howard Haist, of Pelham, spent the week-end at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Finkbeiner. We regret to report that Mrs. L. Haist is on the sick list. We wish her a speedy recovery. Evangelical Ladies’ Aid The Ladies’ Aid and W. M. S. of Crediton Evangelical Church held their annual meeting on Thursday afternoon, January 8th. Mrs. A. E. P-letch had charge of the devotional exercises and monthly business meet­ ing after which Rev. A. E. Ple-tch ’took charge of toe election in which the following officers were elected: President, Mrs. Dan. Fin-kbeiner; 1st Vice-President, Mrs. A. E. -P-letch; 2nd Vice-Preisdent, Mirs. Art Amy; 3rd Vice-President, Mrs. Thos. Ma- whinney; Recording Secretary. Mrs. H. M. Faist; Corresponding iSecre- tary, H. K. Eilber; W. M. -S. Treas., Mrs. Albert M-orlock; Ladies’ Aid Treasurer, Mrs. Hugo Schenk; Pian­ ist, Mrs. Emmery Fahner; Assistant Pianist, Mrs. Her'b Morlock; Secre­ tary of Literature, Mrs. Ezra Faist; Auditors, Mrs. H. K. Eilber and M.rs. • E. K. Fahrner; Chorister, Mrs. H. F. Eilbeir. The convenors a;’e: Social, Mrs. Rloy Finkbeiner, Sewing, Mrs. Harry Kuhn; IF,lower and Good Cheer, Mirs. E. G. Wenzel; Parsonage, Mrs. M. Ewald; Trans­ portation, Mrs. E. K. Fahner; Fun­ eral Decoration, Mirs, J. iMorlock; Membership and Magazine, Mrs. Joe Finkbeiner; Secretary Tithing and Prayer League, Mirs. A. E. Piletch; Secretary Oratorical Contest, Mrs. A. Amy; Secretary Temperance, -Mrs. Wein. To-tal amount .raised by the Ladies’ Aid $254.00 with balance on hand of $132.49. Total receipts for W. M. fi. $280,515 all of which has been donated to Home and Foreign Missions. The Ladies’ Aid members reported 183 sick visits and 111 calls and many bouquets, plants and fir-uit were sent to sick and shut-ins during the year. 1 IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIN xXlJu JXJDJLF «xHCl' WllllJu oAvJJlvXj GROCERY SPECIALS CHASE & SANBORN COFFEE .................................................. 1 pound package 36c. DRIED APRICOTS ..................................................................................per pound 23c. HOME RENDERED LARD .................................................................... per pound 15c. FRESH SAIR DATES ......................................................................... 4 pounds for 25c. GOOD COOKING RICE ...........................................................................per pound 5c. LIBBY’S PORK AND BEANS ................................................................ 4 tins for 25c. RINSO ........................................................................................ large package each 19c. Texas Seedless Grapefruit Fresh Spinach ................... Large Firm Cabbage ........ Good Cooking Onions ...... ........ 6 for 25c ..... per lb. 10c. ........ each 10c. 10 lbs. for 19c. Fresh Oysters .......................... per pt. 45c. Fresh Frozen Whitefish .......... per lb. 16c. Smoked Fillets of Haddie........per lb. 15c. Fresh Frozen B. C. Salmon .....per lb. 17c. J £ neighbors and -the sympathy of the FINEST QUALITY LIMBURGER CHEESE per lb. 25c. ROLLIES’ GROCERY We Deliver =s BlIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIUIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIM Phone 102 KIRKTON Mrs. J. Walker has gone to St. Marys to spend the winter months with her- grandmother Mrs. R. R. Copeland, Mir. and Mrs. McDonald, of Wal­ laceburg, spent -Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. R. Humphreys. We are sorry to report Mr. Humphreys is quite sick at time of writing. Mrs. M. Routly is visiting with her son Wm. Routly at E-limville. Little Verna Pridham, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Pridham was taken to London Hospital Thursday. We hope she will sooh be home again. Mr. Lester Allen, of Thames Rd., spent the week-end with his aunt Mrs. D. Goulding. Mrs* Ray Francis is visiting, with her mother Mrs. Snell, of Exeter Who is very sick. iMr. and Mil’s. I* Raley, of St. Marys, are visiting their daughter Mrs. Smith. CENTRALIA M,r. and Mrs. George Baynham and family visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. E. Carruthers in London. Mr. S. Henry and Mr. G. McDonald were in Tor,onto for a couple of days last week. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Huxtable and Marie, of Exeter, -were Sunday visit­ ors with Mr. and M,rs. Robert Smith. Mr. Knight, of Alberta, is visiting with his parents, Mr. and Mirs. E. Knight. Miss Genevieve Hennessey receiv­ ed woird last week that she was suc­ cessful in passing her stateboard examination for a registered nurse. Mr. and Mrs. Luther Row-cliffe and Mr. and Mrs. Fred Ford were guests with Mr. and Mrs. John Pollard on Wednesday evening of last week, the ■occasion being Mr. pollard’s birth­ day. i Miss Olive Lee underwent an op­ eration .for the removal of her tonsils and adenoids at Dr. Dunlop’s office in Exeter on Monday of this week. Group No. 1 of the W. 'A. will serve a ham supper in the basement of the church, on January 29th-. The suipiper will be followed by a good program. Women’s Association The January meeting oif the W. A. was held Thursday, January 7th, in the school room of the church. The president, Mrs. L. Hodgson was in the chair. The meeting opened by the use o.f hymn 30’5 and prayer by the president* The Scripture lesson, Psalm 98. was read by Mrs. H. Neil. The annual reports for the year were given and showed that the associa­ tion had a very successful year* The various committees were appointed for the year. It was decided to pay $130 bn a note for the parsonage board. The association divided in two grto-upS for the purpose of mak­ ing money (for the next 3 months Hymn 284 wag sung and Mrs. Hbdg- son closed the meeting. A dainty Mrs. L. Sholdice, Mrs. N, Mitchell, Mrs. D Parker. Honored on Birthday Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Hodgert enter­ tained on Tuesday evening, January 5th in honor -of Miss Flossie Davey. The occasion being her birthday. The evening -was spent in -cards. The guest of honor was the recipient of many lovely gifts after which a dain­ ty lunch was served by the hostess. The guests were Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Bird, Mr. and Mrs. Stanley McF-alls and Mr. Wesley Hodgins, of London; Mr. and Mrs. R. Coward and family 'Mr. and Mrs. Whitney ‘Coates and family, Mr. and Mrs. John Willis and family; Mrs. T. Willis and Mr. and Mrs. West. Centralia W. M. S. The January meeting of the Cen­ tralia W. M. S. was held Tuesday afternoon at the home of Mirs. Her­ man Powe with a splendid attendance During the devotional period short prayers were offered by Mrs. Arthur McFalls, Mrs. Andrew Isaac and Mrs. George Hepburn. The Study Book was in charge of Mrs. Arthur Mc- Falls and she was assisted by Mrs. J. Bilaiir, Mrs. Andrew Isaac and Mrs. Albert Mitchell. Reports for the past year were received from all depart­ ments, the treasurer revealing that approximately $2'6,5.00 had -been raised. Several committees were ap­ pointed. It was agreed to make -plans for an -oyster supper to be held the end of February. The meeting was closed with the benediction by the president. DASHWOOD Dr. W. D. Bryce, 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 Zu­ rich, last three days of week. DR. W. B. COXON, B.V. Sc. Veterinary Surgeon Phone 96 Zurich, Ont. Mr. and Mrs. Felix Wild left last week for Chicago where they will spend the winter. Mr Sheldon Wein was taken to London Hospital last week where he underwent an lo-peration. Hfe many friends hope for a speedy recovery. Mirs. H. Elsie spent a few days at Grand Bend and Lake Smith Miss Irene Rusesll of the 2nd con. is visiting with Miss Phyllis Reid. A very successful quoting was held on Wednesday aftern-oon in the base­ ment of the Lutheran Church. Miss Myrtle Gaiser spent the week­ end with Miss Dorothy Amy, Credit­ ion. Miss Dorothy Amy, of Crediton, has taken a position with Mr. E. R. Guenther at the Post Office. Mrs Link of the 14th concession was suddenly seized with a stroke .on Saturday and is still in a very ser­ ious condition. iMr. Sampson Colosky, while, at­ tending church service on Sunday morning was stricken with a heart attack. / WINCHELSEA The Messrs. Herman Foster-, Ray Brlo-ck, W. J. Veal and Freeman Horne were in Toronto on Monday. We are sorry to report -that Miss Betty Bailey is under the Doctor’s care. We hope -for a speedy recovery. Misses Laura and Ina Ford visit­ ed on -Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Freeman Horne. Mr. and Mirs. George McGavin and family, of Seaforth, visited ion Sun­ day with Mr. and Mrs. George Davis. Mr. and Mrs. George Jaques, of Exeter, s-pent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Frank Birock. Mr. and Mrs. George Davis and Jean visited on Saturday afternoon with Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Alexander, at Lumley. The mild weather and heavy rains the latter part of the -week has made the rtoads in a rough condition and hard for motor -traffic. Miss Cora Kerslake from the West spent a few days with Mr. and Mrs. Walker Kerslake. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Day and An­ son- Smale, of -Exeter-, spent Tues­ day evening with Mr. and Mrs. C. Fletcher. Mr. and Mrs. W« E. Fletcher and Marjorie spent Tuesday evening, with Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Gower, of Cen­ tralia. Mr. and Mrs. Howard Cam-m and family frio-m -Cross-well, Mich., called on Mir. and Mrs. Walker Kerslake one day last week. ZION The first community meeting will be held in Zion school house on Fri­ day evening when there will be, a mixed program given. The speaker will be Mr. Ian McLeod, Agricultur­ al Representative of Clinton. The rate payers of the school section and the congregation -of Zion churchy are cordially invited. Miss Hazel Waghorn is keeping house foi’ Mr. William Hern at pre­ sent. Mrs. Geo. Earl, of Exeter, spent several days with her daughter Mrs. Harold Hern, whom we are sorry to say has not been as well lately. Mrs. W. J. Brock visited with Mrs. H. Kyle in Exeter on Friday last. W. M. S. The W. M. S. held their January meeting at the home of Mrs. James Earl, on Thursday, January 7th, with eight members present. The president had charge oif the meeting which opened by singing hymn 432 -followed by the Lord’s prayer in uni­ son. Roll call and minutes of last meeting. We decided to use the Study Book, arranged for devotional leaders to -help president for next five months. Mrs. Warren Brock to take it for February. To make missionary quilts the same as usual. Each one to e'e-me prepared to an­ swer roll call. A letter -of thanks read from Mrs. T. Morley and Mrs. Harold Hern for sunshine boxes they had received. Offering was taken. Scripture lesson by Mrs. J. Johns, Mirs. Warren Brock, Mrs. A. Jaques and Mary Earl. Devotional leaflet, Mrs. Warren Brock. Hymn 121 -was sung followed by prayer by a number of members. Mrs. Pen­ rose gave a herald ,on Korea, Mrs. Pooley gave a reading, “A Lesson, in .Faith;” instrumental by Mary Earl, a reading ^“Missionary Maintenance” by Mrs. Penrose, Mrs. T. Hern gave a reading “Not Omitting the Fourth Stanza. Hymn 115 was sung 'and the meeting, was brought to a close by Rev. Mr. Penr-ose. Mission Circle The Mission Circle of Zion United church met on, January 9th, at the home ..of Mary Earl. The meeting opened with a hymn after which the president led in prayer. The min­ utes and roll call were read and ad­ opted. Eight members wexe pre­ sent. The leader, Mrs. Warren. Brock- took the business .part w-hent it was decided to make an auto­ graph quilt. A letter was read from Mrs. Page, Exeter, Conference secretary of Mission Circles encour­ aging, the 'girls in their work.' Fees were to be paid as soon as possible. Verna Jaques- was appointed to as­ sist the president with the devotion­ al next month. A solo was sung by Hazel Hern accompanying herself on the .guitar, and a story was read by Verna Jaques. The -Study Book was taken ,-by Mirs. Brack. Jean Brock played ‘an instrumental. A poem “It isn’t toe Ch-urch” was read by Mar­ garet Hern. Watch towei’ answered by four members. The February meeting is to be held at the home of Laurene Hern. Following the sing­ ing of a hymn all repeated the Miz­ pah benediction. The following are the officers: Leaders. Mrs. Warren Brock, Mrs. Angus Ear-l; president, Mary Earl; vice-president, Laurene Hern; -recording secretary, Margaret Hern; treasurer, Edyth Earl; Cor­ responding secretary, Ethel Pooley; pianist, Marion Pooley; Christian stewardship secretary, Verna Jaques temperance secretary, Margaret Ja­ ques. Heralds, India, Irene Brock', China, . Hazel Earl; Japan, Jean Brock; Homeland, Anna Brook; Af­ rica, Marjorie Earl; Korea, Erma Jaques.; Trinidad, Irene Pooley. ROUND TRIP RAIL TRAVEL BARGAINS from EXETER January 22 & 23 to CHICAGO lunch was served by Mrs. R. Smith, KHIVA Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Hamacher left on Saturday, for Dbrchester where they have secured a position on a dairy farm. ’ The Misses Ila Mason and Maida Wein spent Sunday with Miss Aldene Eagleson. Mrs* Noah Dietrich visited in Chatham last Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Yearley and family, of Crediton, spent Thursday evening with Mf. and Mrs. William Mason. Mr. Walter Rowe, of London, is spending a ifew days with Mr* Wm. Dietrich. Miss Marie Regier left last week for Detroit where she will spend the winter. Mr. and Mrs. Wm, Eagleson and family, of Parkhiil, visited on Sun­ day with Mr. and Mrs, Hy. Eagle- son* January 23 TO Port Huron - $1.45 Flint - - - - $2.80 Durand - - - $3.15$6,65 Tickets, Return Limits, Train Information from AgentsT.il CANADIAN NATIONAL Exeter Creamery Co., Limited CREAMERIES AT EXETER AND WINCHELSEA —Good places to sell Cream —Good places to buy Butter Makers of “FIRST GRADE” Winch el sea Star Brand and Exeter Brand Butter Ask'your dealer for these Brands