HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1937-01-28, Page 5THE EXETER TIMES-ADVOCATE THURSDAY, JANUARY JOS’?
HENSALL
re-Mr. David Walker is visiting
latives and friends in Toronto.
Smith, of Varna, visit-
and Mrs. Jas.
Mrs. John
ed with Mr.
Friday last.
Mr. Chas,
called on friends in town
last week.
Mr. Norman Sinclair, of1
spent the week-end with
ents.
Miss Joyce Scruton, of _____,
visited over the week-end at her
home here.
Mrs. Chas. Jinks returned homo
on Saturday after spending the past
three weeks in Windsor.
Mr. John Farquhar and Mr. D,
Kyfle left last week: for Chicago
where they will visit relatives.
'Miss Mararet Dick, of Strathroy,
is spending a few days with her par
ents Mr. and Mrs. George Dick, Hay
Twip.
Mr. Robert Higgins
home 'pn Saturday after spending
two weeks visiting his daughter
Mrs. Oi’vill'e Beaver of the Thames
Road.
Mr. Harold Bonthron, who is at
tending Pickering College, New
market, spent the week-end with
his .parents Mr. and Mrs. J. W.
Bonthron.
Mrs. William Otterbein, who has
been seriously ill for some time at
her home here lias been taken to
St. Joseph’s Hospital, London, for
treatment.
Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Green" and
family, of Port Stanley and former
residents of Hensall visited with re
latives and friends in Hensall
vicinity over the week-end.
Miss Mildred Follick left
Tuesday last for London where
will enter Victoria Hospital
commence training for a nurse.
Miss Follick was one of our most
popular young ladies and will be
greatly missed: by the choir and
other organizations' of the United
church and her many relatives and
friends.
Middleton, of
Dick on
Clinton,
one day
Toronto,
his par-
returned
and
on
she
to
Vestry Meeting
St. Paul’s Anglican church: Vestry
meeting was held in the church on
Tuesday evening last with the rect
or Rev. M. A. Hiunt, acting as chair
man. Election of officers took
place and the financial reports of
the church were read. The reports
showed that all' debts of the church
had 'been paid in full for the year
ending December 31st, 1936 and
that each organization of the church
had a credit balance. The officers
for 1937 are: Minister’s Warden, G.
C. Petty; People’s Warden, H. Aid-
rich; Vestry Clerk, A. L. Case;
Sidesmen, W. Fee and Levi Rands;
Select Vestry, W. Fee, A. L. Case,
L. Clark, J. B. Simpson and .the
Wardens; Auditors, Mrs. Maulkin-
son and A. L. Case; delegate to the
Synod, G. C. Petty; Sub. Delegate,
H. Aldrich; organist, Miss Greta
Lammie; caretaker, William Jones.
Junior Institute
The Hensall Junior Institute met
on Wednesday evening at the home
of Mrs. W. A. Young. There was a
splendid attendance of members
and guests and a very enjoyable ev
ening was spent. The president,
Miss Maude McLean, presided. Fol
lowing the institute ode and devo
tional exercises, a violin solo was
given by Miss Greta Lammie ac
companied on the .piano 'by Miss
Bella Smale.kxds was followed
by a short business period. Miss
Olive Walker, Reg.N., gave a very
interesting demonstration on the
care andl treatment of mastoids.
Miss Beryl Pfaff gave the motto
“Early to Bed, Early to- Rise,”
which filled
health rujes
with
gave
tion
and
members.
the program was a duett “In the
Chapel in the Moonlight” byi Mrs.
Maude Hedden and Mrs. Geo. Hess
with Miss Gladys Luker as
panist. At the conclusion
meeting a dainty lunch was
W. M. S. Meeting
January meeting of
of Carmel Presbyterian
was held on Thursday last
school room of the church
f in very nicely with
•which were answered
the roll call. Dr. Donald Steer
a first aid talk; and demonstra-
which was very interesting
instructive to the institute
The closing number of
accom-
of the
served.
the W.The
M. . ,S.
church
in the
with the president, Mrs. Colin Hud
son, presiding. The meeting open
ed by singing a hymn. Mrs. R. Y.
McLaren and Mrs. D. Parks read
, Scripture passages, which was fol
lowed by a hymn. Mrs.
Young also read a Scripture passage
and
The business part of the meeting
was
Mrs.
and answered by prayer as the text
word. The minutes of the last
meeting were read and approved
and the offering taken. "Mrs/ J.
Manson and Mrs. Geo. Walker read
‘Scripture passages and 'Miss Mc
Gregor led in prayer. After the
singing of a hymn Mrs. C. Hudson
read) a .Scripture passage and Mrs.
Logan led in prayer; Mrs. J. Pater
son read a Scripture passage, Mrs.
J. W. Bonthron sang a solo “Pause
a Moment to Pray.” A very inter
esting report of the executive meet
ing recently held in Clinton was
given by- Mrs. Young. The
closed by singing a hymn
benediction.
South Huron Agi’icultnral
The annual meeting of the South
Huron Agricultural society was held
at the Commercial Hotel, Hensail,
on Saturday afternoon, The meeting
was the most largely attended in
years and unusual interest shown
in the proceedings. The auditors
statement showed that the society’s
finances wore in excellent condi
tion and after paying all prize
awards and outstanding accounts a
substantial amount was carried in
the treasury. The date for the
Hensail Seed Show was set for Fri
day, February 26th and it is ex
pected that the services of Prof. A.
W. Mason will bo available as
judge. The annual Spring Stock
Show was conditionally set for Sat>
Mrs. H. Arnold led in
W. A.
then taken up by the president
Hudson. The roll was called
meeting
and .the
Society
urday, April 3rd, when an unusual
ly large premium list will be offer
ed to exhibitors. The officers for
’ 1937 will' be president, Dr. Camp
bell; 1st Vice-pres., Sam. Dougall;
■ 2nd Vice-Pres., Owen Geiger; Board
! of Directors, George Armstrong. W.
R. Dougall, William Consitt, W. J.
, Jones, Rev. W. A. Young, Thomas
' Sherritt, William Decker, Lorne
Chapman, Alex Buchanan, N. Riley,
i R. M. Peck, Roy Lamont, H. C.
• Soldan, E. Rowcliffe, A. B. Bell, W.
D. Sanders; Auditors, Merrs. Harry
Arnold and C. A. McDonnell;
Treas., K. M. McLean,
! Cannel Annual Meeting
The annual meeting of Carmel
Presbyterian church was held on
Monday evening in the church. In I . . ..spite ofi precarious conditions of the . acquaintances but also to the young
roads, a large representation of the Pe°Ple-
congregation was present. The j Miss Ruby. Finkbeiner is spend
meeting was proceeded by a congre-1 ing a few days at the home of Mr.
gational supper after which Rev.
W. A. Yo mg led m a sing song, an
impromptu program followed. Be
ing the anniversary of the birthday
of Bobby; Burns, the numbers were
mostly 'Scotch. The following took
part in tlio program; The Love
family orchestra, Mrs. W. A. McLar
en and Mrs. M. Dougall, Mrs. W- A.
Young and Miss Irene Hoggarth,
Mrs. Andrew Dougall, James Must
ard’s orchestra, Mi’. Ross McKay,
Mrs. J. W. Bonthron and Rev. W.
A. Young. Following the program
which was thoroughl'y enjoyed by
everyone the annual meeting was
held. Devotional exercises were
conducted by the minister, after
which: the different reports were
heard. The treasurer’s report was
a very encouraging one. It showed
that thanks to the efforts of the
ladies’ aid, who had raised $619.47
the churcih' was now absolutely free
of debt and the books shnved a
substantial balance on which to be
gin a new year. The amount rais
ed for al'l congregational purposes
was $4,097.24, an amount consider
ably in .advance of any
year. Besides this the ..
Missionary Society raised $205?01,
the Arnold Circle $80 and
sion Band $3.81. Malcolm
Dougall, for the Sabbath school re
ported an excellent year with in
creased membership and a favor
able
very
the
now
year
olution of confidence in and apprec
iation of the work of the minister
Rev. W. Ai. Young and Mrs. Youhg
was passed and the meeting closed
with the hearty singing of the Dox-
ology “Praise God from Whom all
Blessings Flow.”
United Church Annaul Meeting
The annual mere ting of the Unit
ed chiurcih' was held on Monday ev
ening in the church with a splen
did attendance. The meeting was
presided: over "by the pastoi- Rev.
Arthur Sinclair. At the social part
of the meeting a very interesting
program was carried out as follows:
Piano duet ‘by Verda Watson and
Gladys Passmore; duet, Dr. Smillie
a'nd 'S. Rannie; reading Mrs. Anna
McDonald; duet Mrs. Maud Hedden
and Mrs. Hess; reading, Mr. G. J-
Sutherland entitled “Burn’s Epistle
to a Young Friend Leaving
Home,” which was very appropriate
as the meeting w&s held on Burns
birthday. Owing to the absence of
the .church secretary, Mr. A. W. E.
Hemphill, Mr. W. O. Goodwin act
ed as secretary. Mr. Mark Drysdale
the church treasurer and envelope
treasurer gave a very interesting
report of the financial and general
standing of the congregation. Over
$5,000 being contributed for all
purposes. Among" .the election of
officers were that of Tihos. fihgrritt
a Steward to take the place of the
late James Robinson, also three ad
ditional Stewards, Mark Drysdale,
A. W. E. Hemphill and Dr. Smillie.
A matter of discussion was the ad-
visibility of moving the pulpit from
its present position to o’ne in
front of the choir, which it was
thought would bring the pastor
closer to the congregation. After
some discussion it was moved and
seconded the change be made and
left In the hands of the managers.
Before the close of the meeting a
hearty vote of thanks was tendered
the pastor, Rev. Arthur Sinclair,
also the .officials and all organiza
tions of the church, especially the
caretaker, Mr. Harry Smith to
which Rev. Mr. Sinclair replied on
behalf of the church officials and
himself. At the conclusion of the;
business part of the meeting a|
lunch was served by the Y.
of the church.
.Sec’y-
■U
previous
Women’s
the Mis-
Mc-
It was abalance in the bank.
happy family that gathered in
church and the congregation
free of debt, faices the new
with real enthusiasm. A res-
KIRKTON
Mr.
P. s.
Mrs. J. Skin-
of Pt. Elgin,
with their
Vic. McCurdy, of Sydney,, N.S.
visited with his parents Mr. and
Mrs. Jas. McCurdy this past week.
Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Waterton and
family, of London, visited with Mr.
Roy. Switzer this past week.
Mgs. M. Routly spent the past
week with friends in London and
while there attended her daughter’s
shower at the home of
ner.
Mr. and Mrs. Jones,
spent the week-end
daughter Mr. and Mrs. Lewis.
Showered Bride
A shower was given at the home
of Mrs. Eleanor Skinner on Wham-
cliffe Road, London, in honor of her
•friend Miss Vinetta Routly, a bride
of this week. The room was taste
fully decorated in pink and white.
Contests and .games were enjoyed
by all. Later in the evening a
dainty lunch was served. Mrs. Roy
Lockrey poured tea and Miss Caro
line McMurray and
assisted the hostess
bride-to-be than'kied
girls for making this delightful, ev
ening such a success.
CREDITQN
The beautiful bouquet of tulips
which graced the pulpit rostrum at
the Evangelical church on Sunday
were given by Mir. and Mrs. H. F.
Eilber
Esther
ago.
The
Regan
shock not only to Mt. Carmel friends
but to many in this community. He
has been the friend of many, in this
district. Possessing the friendliness
characteristic of so mSny members
of the oldei’ families, a friendliness
which he extended not only to old
in memory of their daughter
who passed away two yeairs
news of the death ef M, Matt,
last Saturday came as a
Miss Ruby. Finkbeiner is speud-
DASHWQOD 4
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, laBt three days of week.
DR. W. B. COXON, B.V. Sc.
Veterinary -Surgeon
Phone 96 Zurich,
and
and
were Gertrude
Ont.
Ger-
Miss
Sun-
and Mrs. Ward Fritz, Zurich.
Mrs. Hugo Schenk and son Ed
ward spent the week-end in Wind
sor.
| Quite a nium/ber from this com
munity attended the annual meeting
of the Hay Township Fire Insurance
Company at Zurich on Monday.
We are glad to report that Mr. J.
Woodall is improving after his re
cent illness.
Miss Helen Telfer and Miss Mar
garet McKay, of London, spent the
week-end at the former’s home.
Mr. and Mrs. Alf. Mellick, Zurich,
called on friends in town on Monday
We are glad to see Mrs. H. F. Eil
ber out and around again after be
ing confined to
weeks.
Mrs. Harlton,
Mrs. Pickering
Cockwell last week.
A delightful evening was spent re
cently at the home of Mr. and Mrs.
Charles Zwicker when about thirty
friends gathered to honor their son
and bride Mr. and Mrs. Gerald
Zwicker on their recent marriage.
Mr. M. W. Telfer read an appro
priate address and Mrs... Fred* Kerr
made the presentation of a bridge
lamp. Mr,. Zwicker suitably replied
to t/he presentation. Games and a
social time concluded an enjoyable
evening.
■Following is the address:
Crediton, Ontario
January 22, 1937
D’ear Mr. and Mrs. Zwicker;
We, yo.ur fidends take much pleas
ure in meeting you here tonight W
spend a happy evening with you. We
wish to extend to you our heartiest
congratulations and very best wishes
and we hope that as you journey
through life that richest blessings
may be yours. We wish to extend to
Mrs. Ziwic'ker a hearty welcome bo
our neighborhood. Gerald is very
well known to all of us and we have
always found him to: be a very fine
pal. While Margaret is perhaps a ilJCUUO xxx
stranger to many of us we know that | on Saturday and expects to resume
among her friends she has always - ...
been held in the highest esteem and
we know that our gain in having her
with us will be a heartfelt loss to
them. We also, feel that as time
goes on she will become more and
more endeared to us and trust that
she will find in, us the same since’’- I
• 4’tr n n rl A -Pt»4 4 -r*r4 4,Ti t-fuT’i 41 fi ll
hen bed for several
of McGillivray and
visited with Mrs.
h
••••BABY CHICKS
Misses Lylyan Rader
trude Weber, of Zurich
Grace Free, of Seaforth
day visitors with Miss
Hoffman..
Mrs, Caldwell, of Exeten, was a
visitor with her mother, Mrs. Tacob
Weber recently.
Mr. and Miis. Harry Kraft are
spending a couple of months in Texas
Miss Ella Martinson has been ill
with the flu but is reported to be
improving.
Baby Lonig Pedersen, small son of
Mr. and Mrs. Olaf Pedersen, who has
been very ill with pneumonia is re
covering.
Mrs. Sillery, of Seaforth, was a re
cent guest with Mr. and Mrs. W.
Wolfe.
Mr. and Mrs. William Davis, who
have spent several weeks in London
have retunned home.
The choir o<£ Dashwood Evangel
ical Church and Rev, H. E. Roppel,
I the pastor, exchanged places with
the choir of Grand Bend United
Church and their pastor, Rev. J. B.
Moore, on .Sunday evening,
Dr. Eugene Tieman, wlh'o formerly
was practicing at Tavistock, is visit
ing with his parents, Mr. and Mrs.
Ezra Tiernan, prior to leaving for
his new position in Halifax.
Dr. E. Tieman, Mrs. Addison Tie
man, Mrs. Ezra Tieman spent Sun
day in Hamilton with Mr. and Mrs.
Ira T'ieman.
Mrs. Milford Mclsaac and baby, of
Detroit, spent a few days with Mr.
and Mrs. P. Mclsaac.
Miss Ruth Tieman, Oif Westervelt
Business College, London, spent the
week-end at her home hene, having
as her guest, Miss Eleanor Galley,
of Forest.
Mr. and Mrs. Webber and small
son, of Exeter, wiere Sunday visitors
with Mr. and Mrs. Alvin
Mr. George Kellerman
at the time nf writing.
Mr. Czar Kellerman,
been in rather poor health recently,
has returned to Toronto, wihere >Jie
is staying with Dr. and Mrs. E. A.
Broughton.
Miss Olive Caldwell, oif Exeteri, was ,
a visitor on Sunday with Miss Marie
Ford.
Mr. George Stire is spending a few
wieeks in London with his daughter.
Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Rader, Zurich,
were .Sunday visitors with Mr. and
Mrs. Louis Rader.
Mr. Herbert Hey,, who was work
ing in Usborne last summer visited .
friends and relatives 'in Dashwood | the Session, Mr. Geo. Scott, Mr. Ern-
---- - t Keyes; Treasurer, Mr. Geo. Scott
Stewards, Mr. Albert Keyes, Mr. M.I Matz, Mr. Wm. Lovie, Mr. V. Sharpe?
I Pianist, Miss Pearl Keyes;
Pianist, Mrs. Milton Ratz;’ urdr M. & M. Fund, Miss
| The ladies served lunch,
closed by prayer by Rev.
son; Auditors, Mir. Wm.
Mr. E.
Kellerman,
is very ill
who has
his work at the same place this year.
Rev. H. A. Kellerman, of Water
loo, visited his father Mr. George
Kellerman-, who is on the sick list
• •• •
Last Spring we decided to increase our hatching capacity.
We then started to build for this year’s platings, We import
ed baby chicks from what we believed to be the best strain
of Leghorns possible to secure. All Leghorns this season are
mated to Cockerels from 3CQ to 348 egg pedigreed sires and
dams with trap-nested records of 250 to 342, We can sup
ply you baby chicks which will grow into mature birds which
you will be proud to own. “Large eggs and the vigour to lay
lots of them” is our motto.
Place your orders early for Leghorns and Barred Rocks,
R. E. POOLEY
WINCHELSEA Phone 14-7, Kirkton
___________________
next Wednes-
the home of
CENTRALIA
C. J. O’Brien was in Toronto
few days last week; Mrs. O’
visited with her sister Mirs.
People's' So-
Mrs. S. Romphf from Saskatoon
Sask., called on relatives last week.
The regular meeting of the La
dies’ Aid will be held
day, February 3rd at
Mrs. Albert Gaiser.
The Shipka Young
ciety held Wednesday evening, Jan
uary 20th for* the election of offic
ers which are as follows: President,
John Lamport; Vice-President, M.
Sweitzer; Secretary, Ruth Lamport;
Treasurer, Wray Sweitzer; Conven-
of Christian Fellowship, Lillian
Lovie; Convenor of Missionary, Roy
Banyham; Convenor of 'Christian
Citizenship, Nola Sweitzer; Literary
and Recreation, Evelyn Harlton;
Pianist, Mrs. Verne Sharpe; Social
Committee, Ida Sweitzer, Dorothy
Harlton and Meleada Clark.
The annual congregational meet
ing was held' on Wednesday evening
in the United Chuirch. Rev. J. John
son was in (charge. Meeting opened
by singing and .prayer. The minutes
of the last year’s meeting was read
by the Secretary Mr. Milton Ratz.
Mr. Matt, Sweitzer was appointed as
Secretary for the coming years. All
the reports were read and showed
the church to ‘be in good standing, in
most cases a balance being on hand.
A vote of thanks was given to Rev.
J. Johnson for. his energy and work
during the past year and, expressed
the wish of him remaining with us
for the coming year. The .officers are
the year are as follows1: Members of
i ,7 oh" 'Tuesday. |
| Miss Clara Kraff visited with her (
sister in London last week.
I Mrs. P. Mclsaac entertained
ity and true friendship with whiich n.umbei] .of friends at a quilting on
she has been surrounded among her ( Tuesday evening,
old friends. We must consider our-;
selves very fortunate that Mr. and
Mrs. Zwicker 'will make their new
home in our midst and we all unite
in wishing them a long and happy
life together.
We now asifa Mr. and Mrs. Z'wick-
er to accept this gift as a token of
our friendship and good wishes.
a
Assist.
Treas-
P. Keyes.
Meeting
J. John-
iSweitzer,
MT. CARMEL
and Mrs. Joseph Fallon andMr.
ba'be, Diz, Hilda and Gertrude Die
trich, visited with Mr. and
seph Dietrich on Sunday.
Mr. John. Kilgallon, of
visited with Mr. and Mrs.
Glavin over the week-end.
Messrs. Jerome and
Mrs. Jo-
Ottawa,
Joseph
Dennis
O’Rourke and George -Clark were
in London .on Saturday on business.
Mr. Neal Regan is on the sick
list. His friends wish him a speedy
recovery.
The Late Matthew Regan.
The death of Matthew Regan oc
curred on Saturday afternoon after
a very short illness. Mr. Regan’s
funeral: was held <on Tuesday morn
ing at 10 a.m. in Our Lady of Mt.
Carmel Church. requiem high mass
was sung by Rev. Fr. Fogarty as
sisted by Fr. Cyril Doyle and Fr.
Ralph Glavin. The pall bearers
were Matthews Doyle, Mike Ryan,
Alonza McCann, Charles Regier,
Frank Coughlin, Erwin Scott, Pos.
McCarthy and Thomas- Fallon. Mr.
Regan is survived by his wife, seven
daughters and three sons. Friends
from London, St. Thomas, Detroit
and Parkhill were’present.
WOODHAM
Granite Shower
Friday evening of last week
class
On
the Philathea Sunday School
assembled at the home of Mr. and
Mrs. Jas. Squire to. do honor to Miss
Violet Squire, bride-elect. A pleas
ing program 'Was enjoyed consisting
•of musical numbers, readings, con
tests and games* Many, lovely pieces
of .green and cream granite ware
were received and gratefitlly ack
nowledged by the bride-to-be.
Mr. and Mrs. John lawyer,
Stratford, were Sunday visitors
the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles
Camm.
Mr. Wm. Lovegrove and Miss
Elizabeth Lovegrove, of London,
visited Sunday, at their homo here.
We are pleased to know that Miss
Viola Jaques is able to be Up again
and is slowly recovering.
Mr, and
and Hazel
J Rodd were
tion, Two weeks from Saturday the of Mr. and
draw for prizes will be made. Whalen on
I The Walther Executive Commit
tee of Zion’s Lutheran Church, Dash
wood, held a meeting in the base
ment of the church to plan the lea
gue program for the remainder; of
the term. The minister, Rev. Theo.
Luift asked if Bible study, which was
generally held once a month be held
every two weeks stressing the fact
that instruction. in the Bible should
be the main educational feature for
a church organization such as the
Walther League. It was decided to
publish a league newspaper. Miss
Helen Luft was elected ediboin, It
was also decided that at each meet
ing, entertainment such as musical
numbers, humorous readings, etc.
should be given. The League pro
gram for the remainder of the term
will .consist of Bible study, hymn
study, catechism study, reading of
Wh. Walther Maier’s book, “For
Better not for Worse,” and similiar
educational features.
Lutheran Church Annual Meeting
Zion Lutheran Church held its
annual meeting on Monday, Decem
ber 18th. The financial report of
the congregation and organizations
within the .church were presented
and all of them showed a healthy
state of affairs. Messrs. L. I-I. Rader
and Fred Schlundt were elected to
succeed the retiring officers Messrs.
Martin Laub and Ernest Rader.
Other routine matters of business
were disposed of under Wre
chairmanship of Mr. L. H. Rader.
The pastor Rev. Theo. Luft reported
in his parochial report that the con
gregation numbers 475, baptised
members 3i43, communicant mem
bers 101 voting members. During
the year 1936 the Lord’s Supper had
472 guests; 9 children were baptis
ed, 1 marriage and 2 burials. Zion
Lutheran church is looking forward
to another successful year in 1937.
SHIPKA
able
Keyes.
THAMES ROAD
and Mrs. Wm. Smith enter-
their neighbors to a social
of
at
Miss EL Rohtly
in serving. The
the hostess and
Have you renewed your subscrip-
Mrs. Clarence Gunning
and Mr, and Mrs. Wm.
entertained at the home
Mrs. Frank Squire, of
Friday evening last.
Quite a number from here at
tended the Fire Insurance Meeting
at Zurich on Monday last.
Mil’s. A. G. Webb, who has been
ill for some time left on Friday to
visit with relatives at Woodham.
Mr. and Mi’s. Albert Keyes at
tended the Silver wedding anniver
sary of Mr. and Mrs. G. Lawson, of
Exeter on Monday last,
spent the week-end with
Miss Meleada Clarke is
Visiting with relatives at
Quite a number
confined to their
flu and colds.
D.r, S. Bean and
Mr. and Mrs. '"Fred Timbrell from
London, visited at tho homo of Mr.
and Mrs. Wm. Devine and attended
the funeral of Mrs. Link last Wed
nesday.
Mr.
tained
evening Wednesday. The music 'was
furnished by Messrs. Kestle and
Walker, of Exeter.
Mrs. Ferguson returned home from
Mr. Jos Ferguson’s where he had an
accident skating, falling and injur
ing his face severely and was taken
to the hospital for treatment.
Master Walter McNicol Jr„ is
nursing a fractured leg when he fell
on the ice while learning to skate.
•Friday evening the W. M. S. ladies
furnished a successful Pot Luck
Supper in the basement of' the
church followed by a play given by
the Grand Bend Young People en
titled “Never Say Quit” to a good
audience.
The home of Mrs. Norman Pass-
more was the meeting pla^e for the
January meeting of the Women’s As
sociation on Wednesday with a large
attendance. The new president Mrs.
N. Squires presided, taking the de
votional period. During the business
discussion it was decided to hold the
meetings each month. Mrs. Parker
and Mrs. Gollings contributed a duet
on the program; Mrs. A. Etherington
gave a reading ‘The Quiet Room”
an enjoyable number. A ten cent
tea was served and enjoyed by all.
Mrs. M. McCurdy is hostess for the
February meeting.
Saturday afternoon the Mission
Young Ladies arranged a pleasing
miscellaneous shower at Mrs. Fergu
son’s home for Mrs. W. Keller (nee
Anna Rohde). A program was ar
ranged and tea was served. Ann ex
pressed her pleasure and apprecia
tion of the good wishes from them
all.
Mr,
for a
Brien
Mcllhargey, in Lucan.
Mrs. Thos. pollock, of Ripley,
and Miss Wilda Pollock, Reg.N., of
Kitchener, were week-end visitors
with Mr. and Mrs. Lome Hicks.
Messrs. Oscar and Allie McFalls,
of Lucan, were visitors with Mr.
and Mrs. John McFalls on Saturday
of last week,
,Mr. and Mrs. W. Malitor, Mr. and
Mrs. G. Malitor, of Thedford and
Mr. John Malitor, of Woodstock,
'were Sunday visitors of Mr. and
Mrs. A. Pollard.
Mr. Harris West visited this past
week with Mr. and Mrs. Myles Mc-
Calbe, in Walkerton.
Church Has Successful Year
The annual meeting of the con
gregation of the Centralia United
Church was held on Wednesday ev
ening in the basement of the church
with a good attendance. The past
or of the church was asked to pre
side. Following the brief devo
tional period the reports for the
past year1 were received. The re
port of the Session showed a net
incease in membership of 14 over
the preceding year. The Stewards
report revealed a, comfortable bal
ance in the treasury, with all bills
paid in full. The Missionary and
Maintenance treasurer showed $350
had been raised. The W. M. S.
raised $271 and the Women’s As
sociation over $300. The treasur-r-
er of the Parsonage Trustee Board",
stated th'at $300 had been paid ou
the parsonage mortgage during the'
year with the assistance of the W.A.
The nominating committee re
ported and the following elections
resulted: Daniel Hodgson and Thos/
Boyes were each re-elected) to the
Session for another period of four
years; Wesley Webber was re-elect
ed to the Board of Stewards for
four years and Lome Sholdice was
elected to fill the position on that
Board made vacant by the retire
ment
Powe was elected to the Trustee
Board. It was decided to hold the
evening service at 7:30 during the
months of June, July, August and
September.
A very hearty expression of ap
preciation of his services during the
year were extended to the pastor.
The appreciation of the congrega
tion was also suitably expressed to
the choir, its leader, Mr. L. B. Hod
gson and pianist Mrs. F. Penward
en also to the caretaker and to the
Sunday. Schoiol superintendent, C.
Skinner and to E. Beaver, the
Treasurer of the congregation. The
pastor expressed his appreciation of
the loyalty and co-operation of all.
of Wm. Essery. Herman
WHALEN
The W. M. S. held their January
meeting at the close of the W. A.
meeting. Mrs. W. Morley was in
the chair. The devotional leaflet
“In the Footsteps of Jesus” was read
by Mrs. Arksey. The treasurer’s re
port was given by Mrs.. H. Ogden;
Mrs. Earl Johnson and Mrs. Frank
Squire favored with a vocal duet ac
companied by Mrs. Thos. Gunning.
A letter of thanks iwas read from
Mrs. Hazelwood for the plant she re
ceived at 'Christmas time. Mrs.
Gunning took dharge of the Study
Book assisted by Mrs. Edgar Squire
and Mrs. Geo. Squire. The meeting
was closed by the president. Re
freshments were served by the host
ess and her assistants.
Mr. Will Ogden visited recently
in London with his brother Mr. Jas.
Ogden and his niece, Mrs. J. H. Sut
ton.
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Creamery Butter
Winchelsea Star Brand Butter is sold in the best stores
of the big Cities of Ontario. Winchelsea Star Brand is also
sold by nearly all the grocers in Exeter. Ask for it when you
need butter.
Winchelsea Star Brand Butter* is made by the
Exeter Creamery Co., Limited
CREAMERIES AT EXETER AND WINCHELSEA