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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1938-12-29, Page 5THE EXETER TIMES-ADVOCATE Coming to Hensall C. R. Wilkinson, R.O. Ophthalmic Optician Wingham will be at W. Q. GOODWIN’S 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, con- p.m. specially recommended to suit me.* Hours 10 a.m. to 6 Phone 16 Hensall for appointment to, spent the week-end with their parents Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Thoms'* son. Mr. and Mrs. G. Voth add little daughter Gwen and Mr, and Mi’s, W. Simpson, of Detroit, spent the week­ end with Mrs. Robt. Bonthron and Mrs. Lou Simpson, Mr. and Mrs, Harold Foster were visited on Sunday by Mr. add Mrs. Wm. Bell and family of Kippen; Mr, and Mrs. Wm. Robbins, of Toronto; Mr. and Mrs. Larry Taylor and fam­ ily, of Exeter and Mrs. Foster’s mo­ ther and hueband from near Exeter. Mr. and Mrs. A. F. Dougal and daughter Norma, of Hyde Park and son Allen, of London, spent the holi­ day with Mrs. Johnstone and Mies Margaret Johnstone. Mission Band Concert The Mission Band pf the United Hensall Signed on behalf of the Ladles’ Aid of Carmel Presbyterian Church, HENSALL Large Crowd Present to Greet Santa Claus at Community Tree W. Johnston in Brantford visited with rel­ over the holi- is visiting with Hundreds of children gathered at the Town Hall on Friday to meet Santa Claus who distributed bags of candy, nuts and oranges as­ sisted by the dresses were Young, Reeve Geiger. The Band was in attendance and furnish­ ed excellent music. the Boy Scouts. Short ad- given by Rev. W. A. Shaddock and Mr. O. Hensall Citizens’ Dalrymple - Varley Toronto, Mr. and of Dun- Mr. and Mr. vis- mo- Elder, of Kingston, is holidays with his 'par- Mr-s. John Elder. Bonthron, of London, Rex was fu- holidays and Mt. Shepherd Mr. atives day. Mrs. Bertha Bell her sister Mrs, Cawthorpe in Tavis­ tock. Mrs. Barbara Ferguson visited over the week-end with relatives in Tilson- bur. g. Dr. Harry Joynt, of Byron, spent the week-end with his mother Mrs. Alice Joynt. Mr. Robt. Richards, of Sarnia, vis­ ited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Ja®. Parkinson. Miss Lettie Love, of Toronto, is holidaying with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Love. Mr. and Mrs. A. Kerslake and Mrs. Walks visited on Monday with rela­ tives in St. Marys. Miss Mildred Smillie, of is visiting with her parents Mrs. Jas. Smillie. Mr. Harold T. Sherritt, das, spent the holiday with Mrs. Thos. Sherritt. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Cook spent the week-end visiting relatives in Buffalo, New York. Mr. Clare Zuefle. of Toronto, is visiting with his grandparents and Mrs. John Zuefle. Mr. Wilson Berry, of Toronto, ited over the week-end with his ther Mrs. Thoe. Berry. Mr. Casey Hudson, of Listowel, spent the holiday with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Hudson. Mi-. Harold Shepherd, of Toronto, is spending the holidays with Mr. and Mrs. John Shepherd. Miss Marie Bell, of London spent the week-end holiday with her par­ ents Mr. and Mrs. G. G. Bell. Miss Mavis Spencer, of Toronto, visited over the week-end with her parents Mr. and Mrs. A. Spencer. Mr. Lome spending the ents Mr. and Miss Jean spent the week-end with her parents Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Bonthron. Mr. and Mrs. Ted Taman, Blen­ heim, visited over the holiday with Mr. and Mrs. Chas. McDonell. Miss Irene Smale, of London, was in town last week attending the fun­ eral of her uncle the late Paul Boa. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Cook, Toronto spent the week-end with the form­ er’s parents Mr. and Mrs. C. Cook. Mr. and Mi’s. Lloyd Hudson, or Durham, visited over the week-end with relatives and friends in town. Miss Jennie Taylor, of Byron, spent the holidays visiting her sister Mrs. Win. Harvey and Mrs. Dick. Rev. Andrew Boa, of Norwich, in town last week attending the neral of his brother the late Paul Boa. Mr. and Mrs. Elgin . Hayter, of London, spent the week-end with the latter’s parents Mr. and Mrs. R. D. Bell. Dr. and Mrs. D. G. Steer and little daughter visited over the With relatives in London Brydges. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence and daughter of London, visited over the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. J. Shepherd. Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Ferguson and daughter Edith, of Seaforth, spent Monday with Mr. and Mrs. George Ferguson. Mrs. Ted Taman, of Blenheim' has been visiting this past week with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Charles McDohell. Miss Stella Ingram, of London, has been visiting relatives and other friends in and around town during the past week. Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Fink and Billy spent the week-end with the form­ er’s parents Mr. and Mrs. Henry Fink, of Hanover. Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Baynhain and son, of Exeter, spent the week­ end with Mrs. Baynliam’s parents Mr. and Mrs. Peter Moir. Mr. Jas. McEwen, wno is attend­ ing University in Toronto is visiting with his parents McEwen. Mr. and Mrs. Torohto, visited with the latter’s Mrs. Fred DaterS. Miss Mary Hemphill and Mr, Ho­ ward Hemphill, of Toronto, are holi­ daying at the home of their parents Mr. and Mrs. A. W. E. Hemphill. Miss Mildred Follick, nurse-in­ training at Victoria Hosptal, London visited over the week-end with her parents Mr, and Mrs. Geo. Follicle, Miss Myrtle Thompson, of London, and Miss Dorothy Thompson, Toron- Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Harold Simpson, of over the week-end parents Mr. and A quiet wedding was solemnised on Tuesday, December 20 th at 4.30 p.m, at the Rectory, Morpeth, when Mrs. J. Varley was united in mar­ riage to Mr. Robt. Dalrymple,, of Tuckersmith,, by Rev. M. B. Parker. They were unattended. Later they left for Windsor on a trip and will take up residence north-east of Kip­ pen on the groom’s farm. Funeral of the late Paul Boa The funeral of the late Paul Boa who was killed by a falling limb cutting logs last week was held on Thursday afternoon from the home of his brother-in-law and sister Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Smale. Rev. W. A. Young conducted the service assist­ ed by Rev. R. A'- Brook. The singing was led by Rev. W. A. Young. Miss Greta Lammie, Mrs. W. Carlisle and Mrs. Lee Hedden. The floral tributes were many and beautiful and the pallbearers were Messrs. Robt. and Geo. Jackson, Sam Dougall, Alex Mousseau, Wm. Venner, Wilbur Parker, Fred and Henry Harburn. Interment was made in MacTaggart’s cemetery. School Concert Largely Attended The annual Christmas concert of S. S. No. 10, Hay, was held Decem­ ber 21st. In spite of the inclement weather there was a large crowd present. The program opened by a Christmas greeting by Jean Ingram. Then followed a cantata “Santa Lis­ tens In’’ under the leadership of Mr. Sam Rennie. The parts of Santa and Mrs. Santa were excellently ren­ dered by Gordon Munn and Evelyn Corbett and those of Mother Goose and the radio agent were well taken by May and Bobbie Taylor. Others taking dialogue parts were: Aileen Munn, Helen Noakes and Orvie Tay- or as Toys; Donald Munn and Jim­ mie Rowcliffe as Newsboys and Eve­ lyn Taylor and Betty Rowcliffe. All the pupils sang the choruses. Fol­ lowing the cantata Aileen Munn re­ cited “A Girl’s Composition on Boys” a dialogue “The Truth-Telling Ma­ chine” was well acted and favourably received. This was followed by the “Highland Fling” danced by five giris in, character costume. A recita­ tion “Castor Oil” was given by Orvie Taylor. A star drill by seven girls and seven boys followed by an amus­ ing dialogue “Malvina Entertains”. A recitation by several smaller pupils in unison followed by an interesting story by the chairman Rev. R. A. Brook, which concluded the program Santa then arrived and distributed gifts from the well-laden tree. Services in Cannel Church The services in the Carmel Pres­ byterian Church were largely attend­ ed on Sunday. At the morning ser­ vice Rev. W. A. Young delivered an excellent Christmas message and the choir sang “Glory to God” the solo part was taken by Mrs. Young and Mrs. J. W. Bonthron sang a beauti­ ful solo “Dream of Paradise.” At the evening service the choir pre­ sented an excellent Cantata “The World’s Redeemer.” The opening chorus of the cantata was "He Shall Reign,” Mrs. Jas. Patterson and Mrs. MacDougall took the contralto and soprano duett; Rev. W. A. Young and Frank Battersby duett; Mr. W. A. MacLaren solo in the chor.us; Mrs. W, A1. MacLaren contralto solo and Miss Irene Hoggarth and Mrs. W. A. Young took the two-part women’s chorus; Rev. W. A. Young took the tenor solo and Mrs. Young an oblig­ ato solo; Miss Irene Hoggarth and Miss Mabel Workmen soprano and contralto duett and Messrs. R. Y. MacLaren and W. A. MacLaren a duett; quartette by Misses Irene Hoggarth and Mabel'Workman and Messrs. R. Y. MacLaren and James Bengough. A junior choir of young ladies sang some very beautiful Christmas numbers. This cantata Will be presented next Sunday even­ ing by special request and Mr. An­ drew McKenzie will assist Rev. W, A. Young in the pulpit. At the morning service. Tlie clioir present­ ed a very fine appearand© with their new hats and the minister in his new gown. Church held a very successful cpu- ,, ...cert in the church on. Friday after- r — - ■■ -■■■noon under the leadership of Miss‘w°^s At?ankefl the laaies Jor Kay Drysdale. Jimmie Rowcliffe pre-;®^- ^ter this Banta Claus arriv- sided over the program which open-; an<^ distributed the gifts ed with a chorus by the Mission heavy-laden tree. Band followed by a recitation by Ross Corbett and an acrostic by four­ teen children. .. Marjorie Cudmore then gave an excellent reading fol­ lowed by a vocal solo by Joyce Brod­ erick and a Taper Drill by seven girls Elaine Beer and Francis Lostall then gave readings and Marjorie Cudmore sang a solo. Billy and Betty Mickle sang a pretty duett "Rueben and Rachel” and were dressed in appro­ priate costumes, Seven little girls then sang a song "Seven Jewels" and Mrs. Lee Hedden sang two Christmas Carols followed by the pa­ geant "White Christmas.” A heavily laden Christmas Tree was unloaded by Santa Claus (Bobby Hess), United1 Church Services Mr. Young in a few well chosen CREDITON from THURSDAY# DI20HMDW MU W Phone 102 We Deliver THE RED and WHITE STORE GREETINGS Visitors in the community over the week-end are: Miss Lulu Gaiser, of McMaster University, Hamilton; Har­ old Pletch, of Queen’s Universty Kingston; Harold Fahner, of the A. C., Guelph; Miss Lulu Morlock, Windsor; Mr. and Mrs. H. 'Haist, Fenwick; Misses Marguerite and Ag­ nes Lamport, Mr. and Mrs. Murray Holtzmann, of Detroit; Mr, and Mrs. Melvin Wein, Flint; Miss Edna Beav­ er, London; Mr. and Mrs, Fred Faist Chesley; Mr. and Mrs. Courtland Kerr, Goderich. Mr. John Gaiser left last week for Denver, Col,, where he will be a guest for a few weeks with his sister Mrs. Dorah Gaiser of that City. Mr. and Mrs. William Smith, spent Christmas in Pigeon, Mich. We are glad to report that Mr, F. I Gaiser is improving after his recent ■ illness, School re-opens after the holidays on Tuesday, January 3rd. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Goodman, of Detroit, visited over Christmas with the latter’s parents Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Schroeder. A fine Christmas entertainment was held in the United church last week. A mixed program of chorus­ es, recitations, pantomines, drills and dialogues proved very entertain­ ing. Two pageants were presented entitled “Have You Room for Me?” and “The Glory of the Stars” which are worthy of special mention. At the qlose Santa arrived and distrib­ uted gifts from a well-laden tree. Miss Hazel Woodall is visiting in Detroit this week. Mrs. Annie Mitchell, of Strathroy, spent Christmas with Mr. and Mrs. Chas Schroeder. Mrs. Aljoe Culbert and son Fred­ erick Wilson, of Lucan, visited a few days this week with the former’s parents Mr. and Mrs. Fred Kerr. :Mr. and Mrs. 'William Decker and son Carl, Mr. and Mrs, Fred Haberer and family, of Zurich, called on Sun­ day with Mr. and Mrs. Fred Gaiser. ! Messrs. Chris. Haist, Henry Haist and Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Mawhinney1 ed and Miss Lily Haist attended funeral of the late Mrs. Josiah Haist at Stratford last Friday. i The services in the United church on Sunday were an outstanding suc­ cess with large crowds present. At the morning service the pastor Rev. R. A. Brook preached on the theme “The Name — Wonderful” and the choir sang “Glory to God” with Mis® Greta Lammie presiding at the or­ gan. At the evening service a very beautiful pageant "I Bring You Good Tidings” was presented which in­ cluded four tableaus: The annuncia­ tion; the scene of the Shepherds; the visit of the Wise Men to Bethle­ hem and the act of adoration. Those who took part are as follows: The angels, Elva McQueen, Goldie Cross; a representative of the world, Marion Dougall; The Virgin Mary, Mrs. Al­ fred Clarke; Joseph, Mr. Ed. Mc­ Queen; the Shepherds, Walter Spen­ cer, Claude Blowes, Keith Buchanan, Harry W. Horton, Bob Hess and W. Love; the Wise Men and their atten­ dants, Clarence Smillie, Ralph Brook Harold Bell, Wilson Carlisle, Jack Simmons and Jack Traquair; the maiden, Norma Cook; the young man, Edison Forest; the prophet, Laird Mickle; Love, represented by Ruth Brook; Joy, by Dorothy Dou­ gall; peace by June Saundercock; the directors were Mrs. Robt. Moore, Mrs. Geo. Hess and Miss Irene Doug­ las.... musical instructors, Mr. W. Q. Goodwin and Miss Kay Drysdale; costumes by Mrs. Robt. Patterson, Mrs. R. Broderick and Mrs. Mark Drysdale; pianist, Miss Greta Lam-j mie. The quartette was sung by Miss Florence Welsh, Mrs. Geo. Hess, Mr. W. O. Goodwin and Mr. Sam Ren­ nie and another quartette by Mrs. Lee Hedden, Mrs. Geo. Hess and Rev. R. A. Brook and Dr. Smillie was also sung. The scene arranged for this pageant was very beautiful. I Public School Concert Enteitainmient. and Presentation present, as chair­ evening and the pro- with a recitation of Kenneth Campbell, then sang a song fol- i The annual Sunday School Enter­ tainment of Carmel ‘Presbyterian Church was held last Thursday ev­ ening with a large crowd Rev. W. A. Young acted man for the gram opened welcome by Paula Hanson lowed by a recitation by June Mc­ Kay. The girls in Miss Hannah Mur­ ray’s class then sang a Lullaby song. Recitations were given by Nora Young, Ronald MacKinnon and 'Lila Moir. The boys of Murray’s class then citations were given den, Marion Green, non, Johnny Sangster, Ellen Bell,; Arnold Campbell and Dian Young. William and Andrew Dougall then i sang a duett, followed by a song by' Mrs. Young’s class. Elmer Campbell Ruth Young and Audrey Campbell recited a dialogue “Making a Cake” was given by Gordon Moir, William and Andrew Campbell. A solo' was given by Eileen Munn and a solo by Freddie Robinson, . followed by Donald Mousseau. A dialogue “The Little Rebels” was given by Mrs. R. MacLaren’s class. Recitations were given by Norma Green, Ronald Bell and Donald 'Bell and a beautiful pan­ tomine “The Nativity” was present­ ed by Miss Irene Hoggarth’s class. Mrs. Walker’s class sang a song fol­ lowed by a piano solo by Miss Mar­ garet Dougall, Carl Daters gave a re­ citation followed by a dialogue “The Bootblack” by Miss Helen Dick then played aii instrumental and Mrs. Workman then called on Rev. Mr. Young to come to the platform while Mrs. Geo. Walker and Mrs. Roy MacLaren presented him on behalf of the Ladies’ Aid with a beautiful gown. The following read by the president Murray. Dear Mr. Young: In appreciation of and unstinted efforts to promote the welfare of our congregation the members of the Ladies’ Aid organi­ zation of our church take great pleasure in presenting to you “this gown” and do ask you to accept it as a mark of the respect in which you are hold and the gratitude felt for your faithful work among us. Our prayers are that you be spar­ ed for long years and that your work in the "Master’s Vineyard” continue in its fruitfulness, peace and good­ will. With the blessings of 'God, we wish you and yours a Merry Christ­ mas and a gladsome and prosperous New Year, Miss Hannah recited and re- by Bobby Hed- Donald McKin-i address was Miss Hannah your kindly The annual. Christmas concert of the Crediton Public School was held at the Town Hall Thursday evening which was crowded with an attend­ ance of well over 250 people. E. K. Fahner was the chairman. The first part of the program included recita­ tions, songs, dialogues, drills and choruses. A very interesting feature of the program was the gymnastics put on by the boys of the school un­ der the direction of £he principal, Mr. H. Scherbarth. The boys, to­ gether with their teacher are to be congratulated in their physical exer­ cises. The second part of the pro­ gram was an operetta entitled “The iGo-Do-It Clum’s Christmas” which was ably presented by the pupils un- I der the direction of the teachers of I the school and W- R. Goulding of I Exeter. Santa Claus arrived and ’distributed presents. The proceeds ! of the evening amounted to over $31. ■ Evangelical Entertainment Sunday night was a gala night, for the kiddies when the Sunday School of the Evangelical ■Church held their annual Christmas enter­ tainment. The program was largely igiven by the children which was much enjoyed by the older folks. Re­ citations, dialogues, songs were giv­ en by the youngsters, who showed the effects of many hours of prac­ tice, ber of older members of the The cast was trained and by Miss Alma Ratz and to them goes greatest credit pageant which was impressive in the extreme. At the close packages were distributed and 'gifts were ex­ changed by members of the Sunday School, Too much appreciation to these people who, at their own expense make our town beautiful with Christ­ mas illumination cannot be expressed and much favorable comment been expressed by visitors and dents alike. Gratitude was expressed at splendid response to the White Appeal at the Evangelical church last Sunday evening. These offerings of Christmas Cheer were given to needs and to organizations in don and other centres. A pageant was .given by a num­ schools, directed all for the yk S the Old Year Draws to a close, we welcome this op­ portunity of thanking you for your liberal patronage of this store. We sincerely wish you all a most Happy and Prosperous New Year 2 NEW YEARS DANCES in Kippen FRIDAY, DEC. 30th UKELELE BILL AND HIS HILLBILLIES General Admission 30c O-----0-----0 BENNY PALMER New Years’ Midnight General Admission 50c DASHWOOD Dr. W. D. Bryce, L.D.S., D.P.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. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Bruce and Miss Grax:e Hayter, of Windsor, spent the Christmas week-end with their par­ ents Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hayter. Mrs. Miles is spending the holidays at her home in Sarnia. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Cook, of Tor­ onto, spent the holidays with their parents here and at Hensall. Mrs. Cook will spend a week with her parents Mr. and Mrs. D. Tieman. Mr. Mich, day. Mr. spent Mr. and Mrs. R. Mr. and Mrs. Port Dalhousie, his parents Mr. Steinhagen. Mr. and Mrs. Windsor, visited : over Christmas.' The school concert put on by the Dashwood Public School last Wed­ nesday evening was a big success. The school was filled to capacity and the type of program rendered was very good. Much pains were requir­ ed to put on such a splendid pro­ gram. The annual Christmas Tree partty Ivan Lippert, of Lansing, called on friends here on Mon- and Mrs. Wm. Smith, Windsor, Christmas with her parents Baker. Czar Steinhagen, of spent Monday with and Mrs. Charles CREDITON EAST Mrs. Wm. and Mr. and Mrs. Eldon Merner and family spent Christmas with Merner’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Hockey, in Stratford. Mr. and Mrs. Murray Neil daughter and Mrs. Wm. Sims spent Christmas in Stratford with Mr. ar-' Mrs. Frank Hunter. Mr. and Mrs. Stuart Kuh* son, of Baden, spent Christmr Mr. and Mrs. H. Kuhn. Mr. Dan. Truemner has home after a five-day son and wife, Dr, and in Chesley. visit Mrs /- Mr. and Mrs. Alex Hinfc son Barry, of Grand Ruse Irvin Lewis, of Toronto mas with Mr. and Mr* Mr. and Mrs. Wm. two children, of F^ Christmas with Mrs.8 son and Mr. and Mi derson. Mr. and Mrs. Gec^0?^1® Windsor, spent the Iri days with Mr. and M Mr. and Mrs. Josej and two children, of nouse the Christmas holidays m’t Mrs. Eli Lawson and Md- shire, Centralia. Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Mei daughter Audrey spent Chris with Mrs. Merner’s mother Mrs. R. Stewart in Exeter. Mr. and Mrs. H. Glanville and family spent Christmas with their daughter and son-in-law Mr. and Mrs. H. Lippert, near London. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Motz and Mr. and Mrs. H. Motz spent Christmas in Exeter with Mr., and Mrs. R. Motz. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Walker andl three children, of London, spent Christmas with Mrs. Walker’s sister and brother-in-law Mr. and Mrs. W. Cliffe. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Bender and daughter and Mr. and Mrs. Eli Sims and son spent Christmas with Mr. and Mrs. T. Kinney at Shipka. Mr. and Mrs. Harold McDonald, of Exeter, spent Christmas with the latter’s parents Mr. and Mrs. Sam Baynham. Mrs. Louis Masnica, of No. 4 High­ way, spent Christmas with her par­ ents Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Penhale. year, was a real tragedy. His kindli­ ness of heart, his friendly manner, his never failing courtesy and always evident desire to serve his patrons with every consideration were mark­ characteristics that attracted the many warm friends, who join the editor of this column in expressions of abiding regret at the loss of one of our most estimable citizens and progressive business men and in ex­ pression also of .deepest sympathy i with the bereaved wife, son and dau­ ghter. Many hearts are filled with sadness over this bereavement and whatever solace may be found in the knowledge that the tender thoughts of so many friends are with them in: this darkest hour, is immeasurably was held here on Saturday night theirs. | with Dr. R. H. Taylor as chairman. Carols were led by the Hendrick Memorial Band with children and citizens joining in the festivities. A drawing was made by Ex-Warden L. H. Rader for the Stitch and Chatter Club quilt which was won by Mr. Addison Tieman of this village. It was announced that this club had endowed a cot at the War Memorial Children’s past year plans for Dashwood Word has been received here of the death of a former pastor of the Evangelical Church here in the per­ son of Rev. W. J. Yager, of Water­ loo, who died on Friday at his home there. Interment took place in Se- bringville on Tuesday. A number of relatives from here • attended the funeral of the late Mr. Dan. Mclsaac in Crediton Tuesday. Misses Ida and Minnie and Mr. Harry Roppel, of Tavistock, Ont., sisters and nephew of Rev. H. E. Roppel, Dashwood were visitors at the Evangelical parsonage on Christ­ mas Monday. While returning to Tavistock on Tuesday forenoon In the blinding snow storm, their car was struck by an on-coming truck and they narrowly escaped what might have been a fatal accident for them. IA’11 three of them received some cuts and bruises requiring im­ mediate medical attention but other­ wise no one was seriously injured. Their car however was completely demolished. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Roppel and their Edna were pel’s AS Church at Dashwood, we take this means of extending hearty greetings, with best wishes to the general pub« lie her© for a happy and prosperous New Year — 1939. Those who have met with misfortune, sickness or sor­ row during the past ye*ar are espec­ ially thought of in these good wishes. We desire hereby, also to thank­ fully acknowledge the many Christ­ mas greetings we received by mail this season from ‘Church members, friends and neighbors in this com­ munity.-—H. E. Roppel. Harry Guenther, of with his parents i Death of “Dan” Madsaac Crediton was plunged into gloom when Daniel Maclsaac well known in this district as an undertaker and implement dealer, died suddenly at his home on Saturday evening an hour after suffering a stroke. He was in his 55 th year and was beloved by young folk and adults alike through­ out the village and surrounding com­ munity. Mr. Maclsaac was born on ■the 12th concession of Stephen Twp. and had been a successful man here for many years, wife, formerly son Lester, of ghter (Helen) Montreal; two Isaac, of Dashwood and Augus Mac- Isaac, of Detroit; three sisters, Mrs. Joseph Vernon, of Detroit; Mrs. R. Armstrong, of London and Mrs. O. Restemeyer, of Dashwood. A private service attended by relatives and in­ timate friends was held at the family residence on Tuesday afternoon ceding the public ceremony in Evangelical Church. The funeral vice was conducted by Rev. A. Pletch assisted by Rev. D. J. Glad­ man and Rev. F. M. Faist, of Ches­ ley, after which the funeral proceed­ ed to the Crediton cemetery. The pallbearers were: Messrs. F. W. Clark, E. K. Fahner, Wm. Oestrich- er, Chris. Haist, Thos. Trevethick, and S. Wuerth. Hospital, London, id the and was now making raising funds for a new Town Hall. of has resi- the Gift local Lon- An Appreciation In the sudden and untimely ing of “Dan” Maclsaac, as he was familiarly known, Crediton loses one of her most progressive business men. From the time he first came to Crediton, he had lent his support to all community activities. His man­ ner Was quiet and unassuming, he never sought prominence, but every­ body recognized an experience and ability that certainly got results. Truly “his sun had set while it was yet day” and his death in his 55th pass- Surviving are his Miss Lydia Ort; one Detroit and one dau- Mrs. Earl Young, of brothers, Peter Mac- GRAND BEND pre- the ser- E. CROMARTY Th© Concert and Christmas Tree held in the church on Friday evening was well attended and the tree being laden with good things for the chil­ dren and a very .good program was given by the children of the school was a season of good-will and cheer for both children and grown-ups. Mr. John Houghton, of Harriston, spent Christmas at his home. Mr, and Mrs. Colin McDougald spent Christmas with Mrs. McDou­ gall’s mother in the village. Mr. and Mrs. B. O. McDonald mo­ tored to Brussels and spent Ghrist- mas with Mrs, McDonald’s parents. Mrs. Miller and Miss Lila McCul­ loch visited on Friday, Miss McCul­ loch attended the fiftieth wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Bailey, of Winchelsea. It is not tile way you work — It’s what you accomplish that counts. three daughters, Misses Lillian, and Marion, of Detroit, Mich., also visitors at Rev. Mr. Rop- on Christmas Monday. minister of the Evangelical It is estimated that it would cost close to Ono Billion Dollars to abol­ ish grade crossings in America. It does not require an Insurance Ac­ tuary to show us that it would be a good investment. Messrs. Gordon and Cyril England of Oklohome City and their sister Mrs. Robt. Palmer, of Toledo, called on their aunt Mrs. Walter England Saturday after attending the funeral of their sister Mrs. Roy Haines, Of Goderich. Mr. and Mrs. Rufus Turnbull and Mrs. Aqullion Sharrow and son Wil­ liam attended the funeral of their uncle, Mr. Samuel Sharrow at Badax Mich., on Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Russell Mollard and family, of Brigden, spent Christmas with Mr. and Mrs. Abner Mollard, also Mr. Ben Yeo, of Detroit. The holiday visitors home coming were Mr. and Mrs. Emery Mason and Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Mason and their families, of Saskatoon, Sask. Miss Cora Oliver, of London; Miss Reta Pfaff, of London} Mr. and Mrs. Scott, of Sarnia; Mr, Claud Fallis, of Toronto; Mr. Bruce Ireland, of Forest. Mr. Bud Broderick returned home Saturday from the far North, where he has been on a big dredging con­ tract. Mr, and Mrs. Bert Craig spent Christmas at Blytli. . The weather took a big change over night turning from sunshine into a real blizzard on Monday night. Mr. and Mrs. Ross Desjardine spent the Christmas holiday in Lon­ don. Mr, and Mrs, Pete Ravelle spent the past week in Zurich. Mr, and Mrs, Cyrus Green and family spent, the week in Detroit..