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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1937-06-10, Page 5
THE EXETER TIMES-ADVOCATE THURSDAY, JUNE 10th, 1087 in a in •lew Lon- Kin- witb vis- iher and Tor- been re held Sat- was is Ibuilding on his pro Richmond and Miss HENSALL Dr. .Sniillie spent the week-end vis iting ip, Toronto, Miss Mayis Spencer is spending a few days visiting in Toronto, Mrs,'. John Caldwell, of Exeter, was visiting friends in town Monday. Mrs. .Geo. Dodson, of London, vis ited with friends in town last week. Mr. Roy Todd visited for days last week witih friends don. Mr. and Mrs. Russel Love, of cardine, spent the week-end relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Laird Mickle children spent .Sunday with Ridge town relatives. Mrs. Harry Mew, of Goderich, ited over the week-end with niece Miss M. E. Ellis. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Scruton babe, of Port Dover, spent the week end here with relatives. Mrs. John Murdock, Mrs. Fred Simmons and son Jack, were visiting friends in Clinton on Friday, Miss Helen Walker has returned home after visiting relatives in onto for a couple of weeks. Miss Kay Doobs, w*ho has visiting for several weeks has turned to her home in Toronto. *Mrs. Fred Smallacombe, of Guelph has been visiting for the past week with her sister Miss M. E. Ellis. Mr. Arthur Dick had his shoulder and collai* bone fractured in a motor accident on Wednesday night last. Mr. and Mrs. Orval Beavers and two little daughters of the Thames Road, spent Sunday with relatives. Mrs. Ben Hoggarth and daughter Grace, of Huron, visited over the week-end with Miss Mary Hoggarth. Mr. and Mrs. James Troyer and sons, of Toronto, were recent visit ors with Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Hudson. Miss Muriel Brock and friend of London, were visiting on Sunday at the home of Mrs. Hannah Workman. Miss Eleanor* Bell, nurse-in-train ing at Victoria Hospital, London, spent the week-end at her home here Mr. Ray Paterson, of Toronto, spent the week-end -here with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Pater son. The Hensall Citizens Band their first open air concert on . urday evening. A large crowd in town. Mrs G. M. Drysdale was in Thomas on Monday attending graduation exercises at Alma Ladies’ College. Mrs. Dr. Burley, of Almonte, Mich and Mrs. Brown, of Toronto, are visiting' at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Tiios.' Sherritt. Mr. Charles McDonell a handsome new garage perty, corner of (South, and Nelson streets Mrs. Hume, of Ottawa Hume, of Watford, were recent visit ors at the home of the Misses Mc Innis of the Zurich road. The many friends of Mr. Joseph Hood will be sorry to hear that he has not been enjoying very good health for several weeks. Miss Helen Munn, nurse-in-train ing at Victoria hospital, London, spent the week-end here with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Munn. Mr. William Otterbein, who is in Victoria Hospital, London, under went an operation on Friday. He is not showing much improvement in his condition. Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Britton and little daughter, of Dublin, were the week-end visitors with Mrs. Britton’s mothei* and sister, Mrs. Hannah Workman and Miss Olive Workman. Mr. G. C. Petty, who owns the post office building has greatly im proved the appearance of the pro perty by painting and decorating tihe building. Quite a number of Hensall people were in Exeter on Monday night at tending the prize drawing and gala night sponsored by the merchants of Exeter at tihe conclusion of their Coronation Contest. Mr. Daniel McDonald and daugh ter, Mrs. Geo. Champion, of Galt and | formerly of Hensall, visited over the week-end with their relatives, Mrs. Duncan McMartin and Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Ferguson. The many friends of Mr. Fred Manns will be sorry to hear that he has been in very poor health for some time and for the past week has i been confined to his home. He had an X-ray taken on Saturday. Mr. Robt. Passmore conducted the services in the United Church Brucefield on Sunday in the absence of tihe pastor of the church Rev. Mr. Bremner, who was away attending the Conference at Windsor. Mrs. Seeds, who has spent several years here with, her mother Mrs. Ri-| chard Welsh left on Saturday to visit j friends in Toronto for a few days at ,don, at night. Quite a number of former members of the church were here to assist at the services. On Thursday afternoon, June 10th, a garden party will be held on (the church lawn and in the evening Rev. Herbert Naylor, of Listowel, a form er rector of the church will be the guest speaker and will be assisted by several other former rectors. On June 10th, 1877, St. Paul’s church was opened for divine worship and for 6 Oi years has been the churcn home of the Anglicans in this com- . munity. Death of Mr, J. L. Murray The death occurred suddenly at his late home in Hamilton last week of Mr. J, L. Murray, a former resi dent of Hensall, and eldest son of the late Mr. and Mrs. George Murray formerly of Hensall. He was born in Bruce County, 78 years ago. Early in life he entered the mercantile business serving his apprenticeship in a general store there. Later the Murray family moved to Hensall, Where they conducted a general store for several years. Mr. Murray went for several years. Mr. .Murray was and from there she will return to her home in Vancouver B.C. Mn ' and Mrs. Wesley Coleman and Miss Annie Consitt visited over the week-end with relatives in De troit. Mrs, garah Coleman who has been visiting for several weeks Detroit returned with them. Mr, William Van Rooyen has mov ed across to the south side of King street into the building beside Hess’ jewelry store. Lack of space for his growing produce business compelled him to move into larger quarters. Week-end guests with Mrs. Peter Fisher* and Miss Eleanor Fisher were ■ Mr, Rendall and daughter Miss An nie Rendall, of Plattsville, Mr. Wil liam Richmond and Mrs. Tew, of Washington and Mrs. Webster; Galt. (Sunday visitors with Mr. and Mrs. George C. Petty were: Mr. and Mrs. Stubbs and son,, of Georgetown; Mr, and Mrs. H. White, of St. Marys; Miss Blanche Petty, of Toronto; Mrs. Lome Scott, of Toronto; Miss June Kennedy and friend of Toronto and Mrs. Marklham, of London. Mr. D. A;. McEwen, won the din ner set at the draw for prizes held in the arena at Exeter on Monday night at the conclusion of onation Contest, put on by ter merchants during the weeks. Mr. Alf. Wuerth, cently moved to Exeter from Hensall won the 2 6-piece set of silverware. Mrs. william Hyde, has sold to a London wrecking company, the building owned by her on the south side of King street, formerly used by Mr. John McDonell as a garage, but since Mr. McDonell gave up busi ness here several years ago has been vacant. The Ibuilding is being torn down and the material removed this week. Rev. W. A. Young conducted tihe services in Carmel Presbyterian Church on Sunday last at the morn ing service. Mrs. Geo. Champion, of Galt, rendered a pleasing solo, “Thanks be to God" and at the ev ening service the anthem rendered by the choir “When Shadows Fall” special parts taken by Miss Irene Hogarth and Mrs. E. K. Hutton. The United Church services Sun day last were conducted by Rev. Arthur Sinclair and special parts in the morning anthem taken by Miss M. Sangster and Mr. W. O. Goodwin and the evening service tihe soloist in the anthem was Mrs. M. G. Drys dale and at the conclusion of the sermon a pleasing duett “I Belong To The King” was sung by Miss Let- tie Love and Miss Minnie Sangster. The annual election of officers for Huron Lodge No. 224 A.'F. & AJ.M. Hensall was held in the lodge room on Monday evening last with a good attendance of members. Mi* Robt. Cooper W. M., presided. The follow ing are the officers elected: W .M., E. ID. Mickle; S. W., J. P. Bowey; J. Warden, E. D. Kyle; Chaplan, T. Chapman; Treasurer, J. W. Bonthron Secretary, W. O. Goodwin; Tyler, James Priest; Auditors, A. L. Case and M. G. Drysdale; Examining Bd., W. A. Goodwin, M. G. Drysdale and C. Cooper. At the close of the meet ing refreshments were served. Y. P. League The Young People’s League of the United Church held their meeting on Monday night with a fair attend ance. Miss Gladys Passmore presid ing. The opening hymn “O Master, Let Me Walk with Thee" was sung, after which the scripture lesson 15th chapter of John was read by Miss Edna Saundercock and the devotion al by Mrs. H. Hedden, during the business period it was moved by Rev. A. Sinclair and seconded by Mrs. J. Elder that Alex Filshie be appointed a delegate to attend School to be held in ing the first week of for the evening was the Cor- the Exe- last six who re- the Summer Goderich dur- July the topic taken by Mr. Ian Filshie, who chose for his sub ject, “Youth and Opportunities" which was much enjoyed. The meet ing drew to a close with the singing of hymn “Abide with Me" and the Mizpah benediction. Baseball News | The local diamond has been level led and the grass cut and is now in good condition .for the boys to prac tice on and there is a good turn out every nigiht for practice. The team are getting in shape for their .first game to be played in Zurich on June 15th. The executive wish to thank tihe pujblic for their generous support and donations so far and hope that it will continue, as a ball team is no good without good sup porters and they will look forward to seeing you at the first game play ed here on June 21st. anniversary Services Anniversary services were held in St. Paul’s Anglican church on Sun day last. Rev. W< H. Snellgrove, of St. Marys, was tihe speaker in the morning and Bishop Seagar, of Lon- After An Attack of Pneumonia Couldn’t Get Strength Back k I A__ __ Mrs. Geo, Clark, Wallace, N.S., writes:—“Some time ago I had a severe attack of pneumonia. “I never seemed to get my strength back, and was always in a Weak, nervous condition until a friend advised me to take Milburn’s H. & N. Pills. “After I had taken two boxes I felt as well as ever, so I will recommend them to any’ one who is (suffering as I did, for I could not possibly have taken any medicine that would have done mo more good?* CREDITON Miss Erma Faihner, of London, Miss Bernice Fahner and Mr. Ross Krueger spent the week-end at Crystal Beadh, Buffalo and Niagara Falls. Mr, Howard Haist, of Pelham, was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Finkbeiner over the week-end. Miss Norma Finkbeiner, of Wood ham, spent the week-end at her home here. Mr. and Mrs, Garnet Sweitzer, of New York, spent a few days with friends in the community. Miss Agnes Lamport who spent the wintei* months in Detroit has re turned home. Rev. F. M. Faist, of Chesley, spent a few days at his home here. Mr. Eldon Wein, of Artland, Sask, is spending a six-weeks' vacation with relatives in the community, It is twelve years since be has visited Crediton. Many changes have tak en place and he finds it difficult to adjust himself to new conditions. The annual Sunday school picnic of the United Church will be held , engaged by a London firm as Eur- at Grand Bend Saturday. June 12th. , opean buyer. In .1913, Mr. Murray I The sports committee are arranging . and his two sons G. L. and W. ‘ L, Murray opened a store in Hamil ton and in 1925 one in Ottawa. He is survived iby his widow, five sons G. S. and W. L. Murray, of Ottawa; J. A. Murray and W- T. Murray of Hamilton and F. C. Murray, of Tor onto and one daughter Margaret Elizabeth, at home and five sisters Mrs. Jennie Hillis, of Lamour N.D.; Mrs. Mary Lindsay, ot Hensall, Miss es Margaret and Georgina Murray of London and Mrs. Dr. Lindsay, Lon don. The funeral took place Wed nesday afternoon from his late home in Hamilton with interment taking place at Hamilton. Council Meeting The regular meeting o,f the vil lage council was held on Monday ev ening j'une 7 at 8 p.m. in the council chambers with all members present. The minutes of the previous meet ing also the Court of Revision were read. Jones and Shepherd: That the minutes be adopted as read. Car. F. G. Bonthron appeared and ask ed for permission to‘cut in front of his property he had planted another south of it. Brock and Twitichell; Botattaon be given permission to cut down the tree in front o,f his drive way. Carried. 'Correspondence was read as fol lows: Dept, .of Municipal Affairs; On tario Hospital, Woodstock, refund; Bickle; iSeagrave Ltd.; Imperial Oil Co.,; Huron Expositor; Treasurer, Dept., Liquor Control Board, refund of $111.22; R. E. Shaddick; County Clerk re County rates. Same filed. Bills and accounts read as follows W. Dabus, sanitary work, $2.00; R. Passmore, labor on streets $11.- 80; D. Kyle, ditto $10.00; K. Manns ditto $1.00i; J. Kipfer, ditto $11.80; P. McNaughton, car and labor on streets $2.80; B. Elder, tractor 50c; G. M. Case, teaming $l>6.40; J. W. Green, garbage removed $2,110; O. Hedden, ditto $18.80; E. W. Willard ditto $41.00; C.N.R., freight on rd. oil $22.44; Huron Expositor, print ing $5.59; Exeter Times-Advocate, printing, $1.55; Canadian ILegion, flag for hall $12.50; Imperial Oil Co., Ltd., road material $121.'65; School Board, current expenses $1,- 000; F. W. Hess, Coronation supplies and printing $34; Treasurer of On tario, licenses $6.00; A. Spencey & Son, supplies for streets $7.90; J. Passmore, supplies for hall and shed $2.10; F. G. Bonthron, postage $4; Hydro Commission, Ihydro for hall and motor $4.42; total $1,340.30. Brock and Shepherd: That ac counts be paid. Carried. T'witchell and Jones: That we ad journ. Carried. are out- Ma- and pro- l!S. down a tree also stating tree to the That F. G- Jas. A. Paterson,Clerk SHIPKA The regular meeting of the Ladies’ Aid was held on Wednesday last at the home of Mrs. Jacob Ratz. The meeting opened by the president Mrs? M. Baker in charge by singing 'hymn “Hiding in Thee." All repeat ed the Lord’s Prayer in unison. The Scripture lesson was read by Mrs. L. Finkbeiner. Roll was called and reports given. The program commit tee reported having secured the Grand Bend play for the social to 'be held on the 25th of June. The re mainder1 of the evening was spent in making definite plans for the so cial. A dainty lunch was served by the hostess. Meeting closed by a prayer by Mrs. A. Gaiser. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Sweitzer spent Sunday in Thedford with relatives. Mr. and Mrs. R. Schroeder visited friends here on Sunday. Mrs. Schroe der returning home with them after waiting on Mr. John Ratz Sr. for a week. Mrs. Ella Masoh of Parkhill is at present taking care of Mr. John Ratz. Quite a number from here attend ed anniversary services at the Evan gelical church at Crediton Sunday. A number or our young people motored to Clinton on Wednesday evening last and presented the in mates of the County Home with home made candy. an interesting program. All urged to attend and enjoy this ing. Mr. T. Trevethick and G. whinney comprise the ways means committee. Last Sunday a missionary gram was given in the United church Sunday School. Mr. J, Woodall as convenor, occupied the chair. He gave a short talk along missionary lines and also gave an outline of a missionary program which the com mittee had arranged for the year. Edgar Guests’ poem “Do It” was read Iby Ted Wright. Mrs. T. Yearley Mr. and Mrs. J Woodall sang a pleas ing trio. The Adult Bible Cmss held an en joyable social evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Baker on June 3rd. A (ball game took place in the early evening after which all gathered indoors when music, games and contests were participated in, after which a bountiful lunch was served. A hearty vote of thanks . was tendered Mr. and Mrs. Baker for so kindly lending their 'home for such an occasion. All joined in sing ing “'Old Lang Syne" before parting. The Mission Circle of the Evan gelical church held its June meeting at the home of Miss Melita Wein with the president in the chair. After the business was conducted the con venor oif the membership committee, Miss Melita Wein, took charge. A program was rendered consisting of Scripture reading’by ^Dorothy Ratz; a mouth-organ selection by Irene Fahrner; the fourth chapter of the ■ study book given by Leila Mollard; a vocal duett by Irene 'Fahrner and Leila Mollard. A report of the con vention held at Hanover was given by Dorothy Ratz. Mrs. H. K. Eil- ber also gave a few words of the convention. A very dainty lunch eon was served by the comittee in charge. Children’s Day will be observed next Sunday at the Evangelical church. iThe services in the morn ing will be accompanied by a junior choir. The pastor will give a i young (people’s message. The real | program will be in the evening be ginning at 7:30. A carefully pre pared program will be given. |The beginners, primaries, juniors and young people will take part. Every body cordially invited. Program For Inmates The Young people’s League of the Evangelical church motored to Clin ton last Wednesday evening and presented a program at the County biome. There were 42 young people present. Mrs. Lawrence Wein pre sided at the program and Miss Alma Ratz led in prayer. A vocal duet by Nola Faist and Ella Morlock. Rev. Mr. Pletch gave a very inter esting and instructive address on “The ©ommonplace Things of Life." Cornet solo, Arthur Gaiser; read ings, Alma Smith and Earl Haist; piano duet, Addie Gaiser and Leila Mollard; men’s quartette, Lawrence Wein, Lloyd Wein, Eldon Smith and Earl Haist; harmonica selections, Ray Morlock. Words of appreciation Were exchanged by Mrs. Jacobs, matron of the Home and Gordon Ratz, president of the League. A treat of home made candy was dis tributed among the inmates, meeting closed by With Me.’’ Anniversary Zion Evangelical most successful observance last Sun day of the 40th anniversary of the dedication of its present building and tihe 80th anniversary of the or ganization of the congregation. Large congregations .gathered and great enthusiasm was in evidence. Rev. H. A. Kellerman, of Waterloo, was the special preacher for the day and stirred the large audiences with his inspiring and forceful messages. His intense earnestness coupled with a wealth of practical application held the eager interest of the con gregation throughout. The music of the day under the direction of Laur ence Wein, was was admirably choir. |At the men’s quartette ence Wein Smith and Earl Haist sang “May the Lord Depend on You.” The special music of the evening service was a The singing “Abide Services chur.ch had a o£ a high order and rendered by a full morning service a consisting of Laur- Lloyd Wein, Eldon THE RED and WHITE STORE GROCERY SPECIALS SUGAR—-PURE CANE ...... ................................................................... BRUNSWICK SARDINES ................................................................... TOMATO JUICE..................................................................................... FANCY KETA SALMON ..............................;....................................... GOOD QUALITY FIVE STRING BROOM SUPERSUDS, red package .............................. 10 lbs. for 54c. J 3 fins for 14c, 5- tins for 25c. large tin 9c. .... each 25c. ... each 9c, BREAKFAST BACON SLICED OR BY THE PIECE Large jar Peanut Butter each ............. 25c.Oranges, good ......................2 doz. for 45c. Fresh Sair Dates.....................4 lb. for 25c.Golden ripe Bananas..............3 lb. for 20c. per lb. 23c. Phone 102 1A. ImmM Lmmi 1 EmH JJZ? VmJ Emm 1 Ak T We Deliver solo by Chas. Hoffman entitled “God Loveth His Dwelling Places." Misses Norma and. Ruby Finkbein- er sang “The 'Stranger of Galilee." The evening service of the United church was withdrawn and a goodly niumber attended the anniversary. The Finance committee bad asked for a special anniversary offering, setting an objective which was gen erously surpassed. A fine spirit of fellowship was evident throughout all services of the day and this an niversary will long 'be remembered. CREDITON EAST Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Merner and daughter spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. David Baird at Grand Bend. Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Gower and grandchild, of near Centralia spent ■Sunday with relatives here. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Jasney and Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Kuhn and daugh ter visited the latter’s mother Mrs. Fletch. Gower in St. Joseph’s Hos pital on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Heatherley and Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Kelly, all of London, spent Sunday with Mr. Mrs. Henry Motz. Mr. and Mrs. Stuart Kuhn and of Baden, spent Sunday with and Mrs. H. Kuhn. Miss tonsils last. Mr. and son spent Monday with Mr. and Mrs. Hoffman, Zurich. Miss Verda Hoffman and friend, of Kerrwood, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hoffman. Jeanne Baynham removed in Exeter and Mrs. Charles and son Mr. herhad on Friday Hoffman GRAND BEND Mr. Frank Allister, of St. Marys, is visiting friends and neighbors in and around the village. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Oliver visited in St. Marys on Sunday. Miss Reta Pfaff, of London, visit-- ed at her home on Sunday. Mrs. Mary A. Gill, Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Gill, Mr. and Mrs. Colin Love, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Love, attended the shower given in London for Misses Ethel and Maude Oliver. The fishermen are having very good catches. Mr. Russell Baynham is moving into Mrs. Desjardine’s house which he has rented. Mr. and Mrs. Houston and daugh ters, of Chatham, visited Mr. and Mrs. Emmery Desjardine over the week-end. Mr. Dolphus Ailen, of Manitoulin Island, visited for a few days with Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Sharrow. Mr. John Gill attended Confer ence in Windsor the past week. EL1MVILLE The Mother and Daughter Banquet held in the church basement was a very enjoyable occasion for all who attended. The W. A. sponsored the event. The tables were bountifully spread and. over seventy sat down to supper. The toasts and responses were ably given and a good program followed. The address of the ev ening was given by Mrs. Geo. Layton of Exeter, who is always a welcome speaker on any occasion. Other numbers were given by Mrs. Hu bert Heywood, who sang a solo; a duet by Mrs. Ed. Johns and Miss Helen Murch and a reading by Mrs. Chas. Johns all of which were well received. The W. M. S. held a special ser vice on Sunday evening. The speak er was Mrs. C. Tanton, of Exeter, who Red Her Mrs. Batten assisted with the service. The mixed quartette also sang two num bers. spoke on her experiences as a Cross nurse in. Northern Ont. address was very interesting (Rev.) Penrose add Mrs. Ralph A man telephoned to the superin tendent of an insane asylum, and the following conversation took place: “Give me the name of the man who escaped last night.” “No one escaped that I know of.” “Better check up again; some one Iran away with my wife.” XIRKTON Misses J. Parker and Mary Hanna Mr. Hiram Hanna and Mr. Oscar Pfaff motored to Owen Sound and r spent a few days with friends. Mr. and Mrs. Garbet, of Preston, ■ visited their daughter Mrs. R. Pear son this past week. Mr. and Mrs. Stewart Shier and family spent Sunday with the form er’s parents Mr. and Mrs. ,S. A. Shier, of St. Marys. Mr. E. Colgin, of the week-end with Mrs. Jas. Howe. Mr. and Mrs. Ed. don, were Sunday guests home of Mr. Milton Gregory. Rev. and Mrs. Bulteel and daugh ters, of Chatham, spent Sunday with Mr. A. sang a lovely solo at the service of St. Paul’s church. Sunday visitors—Mr. and Mrs. I. Bailey with Mrs. Oliver McCurdy; Mrs. A. Paul with Mrs. G. Paul, Mt. and Mrs. E. Humphreys and Jean with Mr. R. Humphrey all of St. Marys. Mr. and Mrs. J. Robinson, of Car lingford with Mr. J. Williams. Mt. and'Mrs. Will Foster, of Dres den, spent the week-end with Mr. Roy Francis. Mr. and Mrs. Maxwell Gray, spent, a few days during the past week with their son J. M. Gray, Millbank. Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Bell and Mr. Ralph Cole, of Stratford, were Sun day visitors with Mr. Francis. Miss Dorothy Gray, and Mr. J. M. Gray, were guests with Mr. Gray in the village this past week. The A.Y.P.A. of St. Paul’s church Kirkton held a very successful weiner roast Wednesday night. All report a good time. Kirkton Institute Took Special Course Ki'rkton Institute ladies decided to have local leadership of the dif ferent subjects-given by the depart ment and chose the refinishing of old furniture. Miss Velma Atkin son went as the local leader for the Kirkton branch. The class was held in Avonton in April. Velma came back, with a wealth of helpful ideas. There were eight members took ad vantage of the course which Velma gave on the afternoons of June 2 and Sth. First the removal of old paint and varnish, second the finish ing of same, each' one having some piece of furniture to work on and all were surprised and much pleas ed with the results. Velma also gave receipts for soiled or scratched furniture. The class gave Velma a very much deserved vote of thanks for the very efficient way she taught. (Too late for last week) Mr. and Mrs. Emerson Gunning tended the graduation exercises Stratford on Wednesday. Miss Merle Gunning, their niece was one of the graduates. Miss Evelyn Walkom, who had her arm broken recently, is getting along nicely. I ______________________ Sleamon and visitors at the London, spent his daughter Wells, of at Lon- the Humphreys. Mrs. Buleeel evening and Mrs. R. Mr. J. Knox of- Millhank, and Mrs. M. at- at with Mr. and Chatham on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Lorna Hicks spent Sunday with relatives in Ripley. Miss Mary O’Brien, of London, spent the week-end with her parents Mr. and Mrs. C. J. O'Brien Mrs. George Baynham Jr. visited over the week-end with relatives in London. Mr. and Mrs. M. June were week-end Rend.' Week-end visitors Sirs. Harry Mills were Mr. and Mrs. Rex Mills and Marilyn of Wyoming and Mrs. W. Spencer and Joel, of St. Thomas. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Jeffery and son, of Usborne, visited on .Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Otto Brown. Mrs. Wm. Skelton, of Clinton, vis ited for a couple of days last week with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Ar thur Brooks. Mr. and Mrs. C. J. O’Brien, Miss Mary O'Brien and Mrs. Thos. Wil lis, were in Strathroy on Saturday attending the funeral of the late Mrs. McCarthy, mother of Mrs. M. McCage, of Walkerton, formerly ot this village. Mr. and Mrs. J. .Pollard, Greta and Mr.. W- Pollard visited on. Sun day with Mr. and Mrs. W. Molitor in Thedford. IThe sympathy of the community is extended to Mrs. Lloyd Hodgson, in the degth of her mother, the late Mrs. Smale. Mr. and Mrs. Hodgson were in Strathroy attending the fun eral which was held on (Friday of last week. In the absence of our pastor Rev. R. N. Stewart, who was attending Conference the service in the church here on Sunday morning was con ducted in a very able manner by the members of the Young People’s Un ion. 'Centralia and Crediton played an interesting game of ball on Monday evening of this week at the Crediton grounds. vour The score was 3-1 in fa- of Centralia. WOODHAM CENTRALIA Mr.".and Mrs. W. H. Martin Exeter, visited for a couple of last week with Mr. and Mrs. Brown. , Mrs. Thos. Willis, Mr. and II. West 'and Miss Flossie , of da vs Otto Mrs. Davey spent the wcek-enl at Grand iRnd, Mr. and Mrs. G. F. Pehwarden and Harold visited with relatives in The W. M. S. met last Wednes day afternoon at the ;home of Mrs. Whitfield Switzer with a goodly number present and the president, Mrs. Rodd in the hair. The meet ing opened with a worship service, the theme “Jesus of Nazareth". Hymn 500 was sung and the presi dent led in prayer. Mrs. Wilbur Wynn read the Scripture lesson and Mrs. Arthur Rundle took the Devo tional Leaflet. A short time was taken for business, the secretary Mrs. Hooper reported a splendid bale packed and sent to the Presby- terial secretary at Stratford. It con tained two quilts and many useful articles of wearing apparel. Another hymn was sung and Miss Lois Rundle favored with a solo “iSome- body’s Boy.’’ Mrs. (Rev.) Love grove and Mrs. Whitfield Switzer gave very interesting and instructive reports that they brought 'back from the Branch Conference at Chatham, which they attended recently as delegates. Mrs. F. McNaughton read a temperance poem and Mrs. Harvey Parkinson gave a temperance reading and the meeting was brought to a close by singing hymn 389 and the benediction pronounced by the president after which a ten- cent lunch was served. o Rev Mr. W. M. Lovegrove and Mr. Fred Doupe attended Confer ence at Windsor last week. The Sunday School picnic will be held at Stratford Park, Saturday, June 19 th. The Exeter Creamery will observe the Wednesday Half Holiday. The office will close at 12.30 Wednesday patrons should bring their cream during the forenoon. Exeter Creamery Co., Limited CREAMERIES AT EXETER AND WINCHELSEA »