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Home My WebLink AboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1938-12-15, Page 5THE EXETER TIMES-ADVOCATE MWRSD.W, WCBMBKR 15, 103« Coming to Hensail C. R. Wilkinson, R.O. Ophthalmic Optician Wingham will be at W, O. GOODWIN’3 Store, every 1st and 3rd Tuesday in the month, for the purpose of testing eyes and fitting glasses Difficult cases and those that have not been properly fitted, specially recommended to con sult me, Hours IQ a.m. to 6 p.rp. Phone 16 Hensall for appointment The Mission Band of the United Church under the leadership1 of Miss Kay Drysdale are preparing a Christ mas program, and pageant “White Christmas” which will be presented in the basement of the church on Friday, December 23 rd, at 4 p.m. The nomination for members of Hensail School Board are as follows: Messrs. Jas. Flynn, Geo. Hess, Alf. Clarke, Rev. W. A. Young, John Shepherd, W. 0. Goodwin and A. L. Case, secretary-treasurer. The choir of Carmel Presbyterian church under the leadership of Mr. W. |A. MacLaren are preparing a beautiful Christmas Cantata “The be given in the church Sunday evening De- Redeemer” to. on Christmas cember 25th. in Edmonton HENSALL ’ Mrs. J. W. Bonthron and son Har old visited in London on Monday. Mr. Lloyd Ortwein, of London, is visiting relatives and friends here. Mr. Leslie, of Thorndale is engag ed on this section of the C. N. R. tracks this week, Mr. Wm. Glenn who has been spending a few days in Detroit re turned home this week. Miss Enid Parkins, of Thorndale, spent the week-end at the home of her parents Mr. and Mrs. J. Parkins. The Arnold Circle will hold their regular monthly meeting at the home of Mrs. E. K. Hutton, Exeter, Friday evening. Quite a number from here attend ed a meeting of Presbytery held in the Presbyterian Church, Clinton on Tuesday. Rev. G. M. Young and Mrs. Young, of Lucknow, visited with their son and daughter-in-law’ Rev, W. A. and Mrs. Young on Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. Norman Mitchell and daughter Florence, Centralia, •were Sunday visitors with Mr. and and Mrs. H. 0. Dayman. Mr. and Mrs. P. Smith, of Detroit, visited last week with Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Glenn and Mr. and Mrs, John Shepherd. Mr. and Mrs. Roy MaqLaren and Mr. W. L. MacLaren visited Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. (Lome McNaughton. ? Miss Grace Brock, of London, has been spending a few days at her home here owing to the serious illness of her father Mr. George Brock. Mr. Alvin Bell, who is attending Western University in London visit ed over the week-end with his par ents, Mr, and Mrs. W. G. Bell and sister Reta. Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Mickle, Billy and Betty spent the week-end visit ing 'with the former’s parents Mr. and Mrs. Geo. T. Mickle in I— town. Mrs. Jas. MacMartin and £ Charles, of Barrie, visited on Sunday with the former’s mother Mrs. Robt. Bonthron and sister Mrs. Lou Simp son, The many friends of Mr. George Brock will be pleased to hear that he is somewhat improved in health at date of writing, and hope for a speedy recovery. The annual Christmas concert of the Presbyterian Sabbath School will be held in the basement of the Church on Thursday evening Decem ber 22nd, at 8 p.m. Mrs. Peter Manson’s group of the Ladies’ Association of Carmel Pres byterian iChurch held a very success ful sale of home-made cooking and tea in the church on Wednesday af ternoon. A number of girl friends of Miss Jean Armstrong were entertained to a birthday party at the hom,e of Mr. and Mrs. George Armstrong Satur day afternoon. Jean received many beautiful gifts. A pageant “I bring you good Tid ings” is being prepared by the choir and members of the Sunday School of the United Church and will be presented in the auditorium of the church on Sunday evening, Decem ber 25 th. A very pleasant time was spent at the home of Mrs. Frank Farquhar on Friday when Mrs. Geo. Walker’s group of the Lades’ Aid were enter tained by Mrs, Farquhar. The home was beautifully decorated for Christ mas and a delicious lunch served by the hostess. The Community Christmas Tree has been erected in front of the Town Hall and presents a very fine appearance. The distribution Of the gifts will take place on Friday De cember 23rd at 2.30 when Santa Claus will be present. One of Hensail’s most respected residents celebrated her eighty-fifth birthday Tuesday in the person of Mrs. Robert Bonthron. Unfortunate ly she was unable to be out for the occasion as the result of a fractured rib, but was the recipient of many beautiful gifts, flowers, etc. Mrs. Walks, who resides with her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Kerslake had the mis fortune Friday morning of falling down cellar. Fortunately no bones were broken although Mrs. Walks ■was badly bruised but at date of writing is feeling much improved. The services in the local churches were very well attended on Sunday and excellent music furnished by the choirs. At Carmel Presbyterian church the solo parts in the anthem were taken by Mrs. Jas. Bonthron and Mrs. W. A. MacLaren. Mrs. Al fred Cook took the solo in the an them at the United Church. Quite a number of relatives from the vicinity attended the wedding reception held in the Varna Town Hall on Tuesday night in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Elgin Hayter, who were married recently. The bride was the former Margaret Boll, dau ghter of Mr. and Mrs. R. D. Bell and was an employee of the London Life London. The bride and groom were the recipients of many beautiful gifts. Dies The sympathy of the community js extended to Mrs. Agnes Horton, of Hensall who received the sad news of the passing of hei' SQn Sam Hor ton in Edmonton, Alberta, and also to his sister Mrs. R. J. Patterson. The deceased was born near Hensall going to the West when a young man and engaged in barbering. He died very suddenly following a heart at tack and was in his 45th year. He leaves a widow and five children. Mr. Fred J. McLeod, D.D.G.M. pays Official Visit to Masonic Lodge Huron Lodge No. 224, had as their guest Monday evening Mr. Fred J. McLeod, D.D.G.M., of South Huron district, who addressed the lodge on “The Progress ■ Wor. Bro, Jas. ers exemplified very creditable a 'good attendance of vistors from the following lodges: Henderson, Brussels, Ailsa Craig, St. Johns, Maitland, Lebanon Forest, Hullett, Clinton, Tavistock, Irving, Britannia. The evening concluded with toasts and refreshments served and all sang Auld Lang Syne. of Freemasonry.” Bowey and his offic- the first degree in a manner. There was Young People Meet The Young People’s Society of Carmel Presbyterian Church held their regular meeting on Monday night with a very good attendance. The vice-president Miss Violet Hyde presided over the opening exercises of the meeting,., which was opened by singing “While Shepherds Watch ed Their Flocks” and “Hark the Herald Angels Sing.” Gerald Camp bell then led in prayer followed by the Scripture reading from the sec ond chapter of Luke by Emalie Hos kins. A very interesting devotional talk 'was given by Mrs. Young on . “Christinas Carols”. After singing the hymn “O, Come All Ye Faithful’ , the business was discussed and the minutes of the previous meeting PifiTp-I were read and ad°Pted- The offering 5 ’ was then taken and Mrs. Roy Me- Laren presided over the remainder of the program. The topic on “The pies in Carberry, Manitoba There passed away recently at his home in Carberry, Manitoba, Mr. J. Carlyle Humeston in his seventy fourth year after a short illness. The deceased was born on March 3rd, 1864. the age of eighteen his father, the late •of Brookdale district. Later he took up a homestead in the Wellwood dis trict and on January lilth, 1893 was united in marriage to Margaretha Elizabeth Class. Two sons were born bo th.s union Albert John and and Clarence Floyd who now resides in the Wellwood district. In 1919 Mr. Humeston retired to Carberry, where he lived until the time of his death. He took a great pride in raising pure-bred stock, carrying off many prizes with his horses at local fairs. He drove the champion horses in the stock parade at Carberry this year. Mr.. Humeston was one of a most unassuming nature and greatly re spected by everyone who knew him. The many floral tributes were evi dence of the number of his friends. Left to mourn his loss ai-.e his wife and two sons, two' grandchildren, two brothers Samuel and Jake, Wellwood three sisters Belle and Bertha, Cali fornia and Ethel in Regina, Sask. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Mr. Swyers and Rev. Mr. Lousley at the United Church, Car berry. Mrs. Geo. Henderson and Miss Mildred Dempsey sang a duet, “'Shall We Gather at the River.” In terment was made at the Carberry cemetery. The pall bearers were Messrs. James Johnstone, Dr. R. J. Waugh, George Henderson, Mack Clark, Wm. Moffatt, John Muirhead. (Floral tributes were recived from: The family, Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Hume ston, and family and brother Sam.; Mr, and Mrs, James Black, Mr. and Mrs. R. Stirling, Mr. and Mrs. H. Jones, Mr. and Mrs. B. Pike, Mr. and Mrs. H. Koch,Mr. and Mrs. George Henderson and family, Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Johnstone and Clare, Mr. and Mrs. M. Clark and Lome, Mr. and Mrs. Moffatt Kerfoot, United church, Mr, and Mrs. C. Stevens, Mr. S. W. Taylor, St. Andrews Masonic Lodge, Wellwood. Spirit of Christmas was given by Mrs. Roy MacLaren and the carol “O Little Town of Bethlehem” was sung. Miss Irene Hoggarth gave a very humorous reading entitled “No Telling What May Happen When Men Get the Christmas Shopping Spirit.” After singing another Carol Miss Violet Hyde closed the meeting in prayer. Interesting contests ■were then passed around. Senior Institute Meets The regular monthly meeting of the Senior Women’s Institute was held Wednesday evening, December 14th at the home of Mrs. G. M. Drys dale. The interior was beautifully decorated for Christmas and a pretty Christmas tree presented a fine appearance After singing the open ing Ode the Lord’s Prayer was re peated in unison and a song was sung from the song sheet. The roll call was called and answered with a white gift for the Sick Children’s Hospital in Toronto. Gifts were al so given ■ for the bale to be sent to the West. The motto “Peace on Earth, Goodwill to Men” given by Mrs. W. A. Young was very inter esting. Miss Greta Lamm,ie played a beautiful violin solo ‘The Juggler’ by Severn. Mrs. I. G. Smillie gave a very interesting address on the life of our King. The meeting being on the King’s birthday. The special speaker for 'the evening was Mm. J. Glenn who gave an excellent address “More Blessed to ceive.” Mrs. M. a demonstration Table Decoration, interesting. At meeting refreshments were served. Give Than to Re- G. Drysdale gave on a Christmas which was very the close of the Euchre and Dance a Success The Euchre and Dance sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce in the Town Hall on Wednesday evening was largely attended. The ladies’ first prize was won by Mrs. Earl •Sproat, Kippen; ladies’ second prize was won by Mrs. Wm. Kyle, Kippen; ladies’ consolation prize by Mrs. R. Taylor. The gent’s first prize was won by Mr. Roy Smale, Hensall; the gent’s second prize was won by Mr. Carl McClinchey, Cromarty and the gent’s consolation by Mr. Laird Hud son, Hensall. Mr, J. MacGregor, of St. Marys, entertained with Scotch songs. Mrs. MacGregor accompan ied on the piano. The music was fur nished by Murdock's orchestra with Mr. Wm. Hayter as floor manager. The proceeds of this euchre and dance are to be used for the com munity Christinas Tree to be held at the Town Hall oil Friday, December 2i3rd at 2 .<30 p.m. DANCE at “The Hub” GRAND BEND on ' k FRIDAY, DECEMBER 16th Dancing from 9 to 2 N. S, WCKERY’S ORCHESTRA Special Prize for Dancing Ladies Wee — Gents 25c. in Chiselhurst, He went west at and farmed with John Humeston, W. M. s. Elect Officers The W. M. S. of Carmel Presbyter ian Church held their December meeting in the church on Thursday at 3 p.m. The president Mrs. C. Hud son presided over the meeting which 'opened by singing a hymn followed by prayer by Mrs. C. Hudson and the Lord’s prayer in unison. The .Scrip ture lesson was read by Mrs. A. D. McEwen. The roll call was answered with “Joy.” The minutes of the pre vious meeting were read and adopt ed and the offering taken. The hymn “Blest Be the Tie That Binds” was sung and dedicated to the shut-ins and the life members who have passed on. Mrs. Arnold then pre sented Diantha and Nora Young with certificates and seals on behalf of the W. M. S. and spoke a few words of appreciation to Rev. W. A. Young and Mrs. Young for their help to their society. lA very pleasing solo was sung by Mrs. J. W. Bonthron ac companied by Mrs. Young. The busi ness was discussed and Mrs. William Sangster reported for the visiting committee. The various reports were then given as follows: Secretary’s re port by Mrs. Geo. Walker; Supply Secretary’ report by Mrs. P. Manson; Welcome and Welfare report by Mrs. J. W. .Bonthron; Glad Tidings report by Mrs. Geo. Walker; Home Helpers’ report by Mrs. A. Logan; 'Retiring Fund report by Mrs. Peter Manson; Treasurer’s report by Miss Jean Dou- gall. Rev. W. A. Young then gave a fine address to the ladies and ex pressed his appreciation of their work during the past year. The nom inating committee then presented their list of officers for the coming year as follows: Honorary President, Mrs. H. Arnold; President, Mrs. C. Sudon; 1st Vice-President, Mrs. R. MacLaren; 2nd Vice-President, Mrs. B. C. Edwards; 3rd Vice-President, Mrs. John Dallas; Secretary, Mrs. G. Walker; Treasurer,, Miss Jean Dou- gall; Home Helpers’ Secretary, Mrs. T. Hudson; assistant, Mrs. A. Logan; Glady Tidings Secretary, Mrs. James Patterson; Student Supply Secretary, Mi-s. R. MacLaren; Retiring Fund, Mrs. Peter Manson; Library Secre tary, Mrs. Wm. MacLaren; Welocme and Welfare Secretary, Mrs. J. W. Bonthron; pianist, Mrs. Wm,. Mac Laren. Rev. W. A. Young installed these officers with prayer. Mrs. C. Hudson and Mrs. J. Dallas were ap pointed to take charge of the. Janu ary meeting. After singing a hymn Rev. W. A. Young closed the meet ing with prayer. be 18. the WOODHAM Cur sincere and deepest sympathy goes out to Ml\ Sidney Mills and family in the passing to the Great Beyond of the late Mrs. S. Mills. Mrs. Mills was a kind and devoted wife and mother and will be greatly miss ed in the home circle and among her many friends. The funeral was held from( her late residence Tuesday af ternoon at two o’clock with Rev. A. Laing officiating. The White Gift Sunday will held here next Sunday, December A committee will be in charge of program and another committee will look after the gifts that will be re ceived. We are pleased to know that Miss Olive Thacker, teacher of Revel’6 school is improving, having been laid up with an attack of pleurisy. The Mission Circle met Tuesday afternoon of this week at the home of Mrs. Wilbur Wynn. The W. M. S. will meet on Thurs day afternoon of this week in the basement of the church at 1.30' p.m, Officers for fhe coming year will be elected at this meeting, Mrs. Cecil Camm, convenor or Group 1, will bo in charge of the program. CREDITON The Women’s Institute have avail able to' the public in the store of Mr. F. W. Morlock books secured from the Department of Travelling Libra ries. Books may be had free of charge Saturday and kept for a period of two weeks. Mr. and Mrs, Eli Brubaker and two sons, Mr. Chas. Kobe and daughter, Miss Parker, of Hanover, were guests on Sunday Oestricher, Dr. and Rochester, to the home of Dr. Morlock’s parents Mr. and Mrs. Ed, Morlock last week. Mr. and Mrs, Elgin Woodall, of Detroit, and Miss Hazel Woodall, of Exeter, spent the week-end at their home here. Mr. and Mrs. Jos, Woodall and Bill and Mr. Thomas Chambers attended the funeral of the former’s uncle, Mr. Thos. Woodall at Woodstock on Tuesday, The annual Christmas entertain ment of the United Church S. S, will be held on Wednesday evening, De cember 21st. The annual Christmas concert of the Crediton Public School will be held in the Town Hall, Thursday, De cember 2.2nd, at 8 p.m. sharp. The music is playing a fairly large part on the program with duets, choruses, drills, dialogues, operettas and gym nastics are also on the program. The Young People’s League of Evangelical church held their pre-Christmas meeting on Fri- evening. Alma Ratz occupied chair and conducted the song offered prayer. The THE RED and WHITE STORE I with. Mrs. Minn. Mr, and Mrs. Pan. C. G. Morlock, Of paid a brief visit the last day the service and topic was ably discussed by Norma Finkbeiner. In order to give it the touch of Christmas Carol singing was introduced. The real Christ mas spirit was manifest by the group in their participation in these Christmas Carols. At the close of the meeting a half hour bible study was conducted by the pastor Rev. A. E. Pletch, Women’s Institute The spirit of Christmas pervaded the regular December meeting of the Women’s Institute in the Township Hall on Monday evening last. Carols were sung, and presents were distri buted round a gay Christmas tree. Several -of the members who came in old-fashioned costumes provided interest and enjoyment. The president, Mrs. England took charge of the conducting of business. The books of the Travelling Library were reported available. Mrs. Clay ton Sims told of the course in glove making held recently in Hensail. Mrs. J. .Schwartz, took the chair for the program. There was a par ade of those in costunve before the judges, Mrs. Cook, Miss Mountain and Miss Willard. Each contestant told some interesting fact about her costume. The prize was awarded to Mrs. F. Morlock. The current events were discussed by Mrs. E. Lawson. There was a piano duet by Mrs. Em mery Fahrner and Mrs. Everett Fah- ner; a Christmas reading by Mrs. W. Wein; a topic on “The History of Christmas Customs” by lock. An appetizing served by the hostesses Mrs. M. Ewald, Mrs. Mrs. G. Morlock and Mrs. J. Swartz. United Women’s Association The Women’s Association of the United Church held their regular monthly meeting Thursday, Decem ber 8th, having as their guests the members of Shipka W. A. After a few words of welcome by the presi dent. The meeting opened by sing ing hymn 295. The president offer ed prayer followed Dy the Lord’s •Prayer in unison. Mrs. G. Zwicker read the Scripture lesson. Roll call was answered by 19 members and eleven visitors. Minutes of the last meeting were read and approved. Several of the Dime-a-Month calen dars were handed in and a nice sum was realized from them. Reports of committees was given; also, the trea surer’s report which was very good. The ladies voted a goodly sum to the church treasury. Mrs. W. Mack then favored the meeting with a reading and Mrs. E. Lawson render ed a pleasing solo “The Stranger of Galilee.” The members of Shipka, then rendered a few numbers. Mrs. Adams gave a reading and Mrs. Roy Ratz favored with a piano solo. Mrs. A. Gaiser gave a reading. These numbers were-greatly enjoyed by all. Hymn 312 was sung followed by the Mizpah benediction. A lovely lunch was served by the committee charge and a social half hour spent. Miss E. Mor- lunch was Mrs. J. Wein G. Zwicker, KIRKTON Rev. Wm. Mair, of Thames Road, presented slides of Northern Ontario on Tuesday evening last at the A. Y. P. A. in .St. Paul’s (Anglican church. These slides show the Haiieybury fire which took such a death toll a few years ago. Mr. and Mrs. J. Robinson, Carling ford, were Sunday guests with Mr. John Williams. We extend sympathy to Mr. and Mrs. Truman Tufts in the death of Mrs. Tufts’ mother the late Mrs. S. Mills, of Woodham. Take Honors At Amateur Show Three of our local lads Gerald Paul, Loon Paul and Bill Sweitzer took honors in winning first prize at the Patricia Theatre in London last Wednesday night in the Ken. Soble’s amateur program. These same boys took first prize in St. few weeks ago Skating Rink Hold Annual On Friday and managers rink for tlieir intend putting party to raise the money to carry on for another year. evening the met at the annual meeting. They on a program and We have a large assortment of Christmas Candies in bulk or fancy boxes. Fresh Christmas Nuts mixed or separate. New Oranges, all sizes. Prices and Quality are the best we have ever been able to offer you. Special Reduced Prices for School and Xmas Concert®, ******** We have choice quality New Raisins, Currants, Dates, Bleached Sultanas, Cherries, Peels (cut or whole), Pineapple Rings, all colors > Almonds, Walnuts, Spices and Flavorings, Everything for your Christmas Cake or Mincemeat* FRESH FRUITS AND VEGETABLES—-California Grapes, Oranges, Bananas, Grape Fruit Cranberries, Lettuce, Tomatoes, Cabbage, Carrots, Turnips, Sweet Potatoes, Squash, Pars nips, Onions, Etc.; also Oysters, Codfish, Fillets of Haddies and Fresh Frozen B. C. Salmon OLD & NEW TIME Dance at Kippen FRIDAY, DECEMBER 16th with UKULELE BILL and his HILLBILLIES General Admission 30c .■•VZ.-.VA,.... safe®* We Deliver S3 Jos. Senior, Photographer The Govenor-General and Lady Tweedsmuir has chostn photographs of Government House and the grounds at Rid- eau Hall for their Christmas cards this year. Why Not You?i WINCHELSEA The sympathy of the community is extended to Mrs. Newton Clarke in the death of her father Mr. Freeman Dobbs. Miss Gladys Batten entertained a number of her friends to a birthday party on Thursday last. Mr. and Mrs. James Kirkland and Malcolm, of the Thames Road visited on (Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. George Davis. Mr. and Mrs. Walker Kerslake and Genevieve spent one evening recent ly with Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Penhale of Elimville. Mr. and Mrs. Lome Scholdice, of Centralia, visited on Monday Mr. and Mrs. Newton Clarke. HARPLEY u Mr. with ofand Mrs. Wesley Mellin, Corbett visited on Friday with Mrs. J. 'Carruthers. Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Love entertain ed Mr. and Mrs. W. Haugh and Mr. and Mrs. Urban Pfile, of Zurich; Mr. Simon Greb, of Exeter and Miss D. Greb and friend of Centralia to a duck dinner on Thursday evening. Mr. and Mrs. J. Steeper, of Lon’don, visited on Friday with ru thers. Mr. and Mrs. Willis London, spent Sunday here. A number of people around here have hydro installed in their homes. Mrs. J. ‘Car- Hotson, of at hey home t Make this your Christmas Season Slogan - GIVE SOMETHING FOR THE CAR” HEATERS—Hot Water, Priced from $8.00 up. DEFROSTERS—Attachments for Heaters and Windshield Type. FANS—Priced from $2.75 up. BATTERIES—Exide, All Sizes in Stock. ANTI-FREEZE—Prestone, General Motor, Alcohol and Vultcan. OILS—Winter Grades, Supertest, Mobiloil and Castrol GREASES—Winter Grades for all Makes of Cars. MAKE Snell Bros. & Co. Garage YOUR HEADQUARTERS FOR YOUR MOTOR CAR NEEDS MOUNT CARMEL Miss Winnie Morrissey, of Detroit, is visting with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Gus. Morrissey. Mr. and Mrs. and family spent tr-oit last week. Mr. and Mrs. Zurich, spent Sunday with the lat ter’s mother Mrs. Gus. Morrissey. Misses Geraldine Harness, Marie Hern and Carol Danazeger, Stratford, called on friends here Thursday. Mr. Harold Overholt, of Zurich, was the guest of Miss Mary Mahoney on Sunday. ■Andrew Morrissey a few days at De Dennis Bedard, of Mr. Gus Morrissey and Bennie at tended the races in Toronto Saturday Miss Helen Regan visited friends at London last week. Mr. and Mrs. Russell, who has been visiting their aunt and uncle Mr. and Mrs. Millar and other frends here left on Wednesday to spend a few days with friends at De troit and Chicago enroute to Calgary, Alberta. a Pick: potato Pat: “Sho. -starched.” “Pat, does you know what chip is?” It’s a potato shaving Marys, a Mooting trustees skating YOUR ALL POULTRY DRAWN FREE Holiday Table '5 Phone 9, Exeter The holiday table in every home should groan with the weight of choice quality Meats and Poultry .... Here you’ll find tasty foods at low prices ... all specially reduced for the festive feasts. Shop here if you want to save on choice Christmas Meats and Poultry. 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