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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1941-01-09, Page 4Tmwmr. mi HIBBERT tqwnshw CLEAR OF DEBT THE EXETER TIM^APTOCAT^ ... Butter Fat Prices Are High ... I C$yb. in on the high prices el butterfat by producing | mnre wife# were cream and at the same tune redwe ynnr | •OQ#t pei* * iBpQSit the milk-producing power of _ your | :gra$n with Stu^Gain 35' per cent, Pairy 'Concentrate, It baa s balanced extra Protein., extra Taetine##,. extra, needed Miner* ala, extra Production. __________ « We have a new supply of ground Beet Pulp at attractive prices. Mollases obtained in any quantity. Ground Flax | Seed* Oil Cake Meal, Cod Inver Oil, Oyster Shell, Salt, Po- > tatnes** Buy your Bran, Short#* and Hominy in ton lots and t save on our prices. f Western Oats, Western Barley, Kiln Dried Com ; We handle Robin Hood, Five Roses and Purity Flour [ Exeter Feed & Flour Mill j G. A. CANN & SONS PHONE 35 j BIRTHS MdNJCOL—At Mrs. Godbolt’s .Hos­ pital on Saturday, Jan. 4th, 1941, to Mr. and Mrs. Alvin McNicol, of Brticefield, a son, BEAWER-—At Mrs, Godbolt’s Hos­ pital on Sunday, January 5 th, 1941, to Mr. and Mrs, Orval Bea­ ver, of Usborne, a son. MARRIAGES TRUEMNER—SANDERS—At the Trivitt Memorial Rectory, on De­ cember 28th, 1940, Bernice Isabel .Sanders, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Sanders, of the 3rd concession of Stephen, to Mr. Harold Truemner, by Rev. M. A. Hunt DEATHS GRANT—In Granton, on Sunday, January 5, Joseph Grant, in his 86 th year. FISHER—In Usborne Township on Thursday, January 2nd, 19-4-1, Robert iGeorge, son of Mr. and Mrs. Clark Fisher, aged 15 months and 1.6 days. CHAPMAN—At Ailga Craig, on Sat­ urday, Jan. 4, Jennie, beloved wife of the late Edwin Chapman, in her 82nd. year. Interment Monday in ,St. Mary’s Cemetery, (Brinsley. BENiDER—At Dashwood on Mon-1 day, January 6th, Robert Gordon, infant son of Mr, and Mrs, Gor­ don.' Bender, aged 2 years and 2 days. Private funeral Thursday at two p.m., interment in the Goshen Bine Cemetery. SCHWEITZER—-Suddenly, at his late residence in -London, on Sat­ urday, January 5th, Edward, be­ loved husband of Hannah Schweitzer, and dear father of Adeline, in his 61st year. The funeral, was held Tuesday with interment in the Crediton Ceme­ tery. ' CARD OF THANKS To the Ratepayers of Dashwood: I wish to express my appreciation for the splendid support given me at the polls on Monday. I will en­ deavor to serve the municipality to the best of my ability. Season’s Greetings to all. V. L. Becker. CARD O® THANKS I wish to thank the members of the Exeter Lions Club for the work they have done for my children. Mts. Wm. Musser, Dashwood. CARD OF THANKS . We wish to take this opportunity to thank those who so kindly re­ membered Jack with cards and boxes while he was confined to the house with his trouble. Mr. and Mts. Hepburn and Jack, PP CARD OF THANKS The Exeter-Jlensall Branch of the Canadian Legion, B.E..S.L., wish to thank the many friends for the kindness extended to the late Thomas William Nunn during his illness and also at the time of the funeral, especially Rev. Wm. Mair and Rev. M. A. Hunt, CARD OF THANKS Mr. and Mrs. Clark Fisher and. family wish to express their sin­ cere thanks to the friends and neighbors for the kindness and Sympathy extended during their re­ cent bereavement, especially for the floral tributes. CARD OiF THANKS Mrs. Paul Coates and Verna wish to express their sincere thanks to the many friends for their kindly remembrance with flowers, cards, etc., during the i^ness of Mrs. Coates. pp, CARI) OF THANKS Mrs. Louisa Schwartz wishes to thank ail the friends and neigh­ bors for the cards of cheer, flowers and letters received while in the hospital and also the' Christmas cards since coming home. She Is also thankful for the boxes of treats sent at Christmas and wishes all a Happy New tear. CARD OF THANKS The family of the late Robert Woods, of Elimville, wish to ex­ press their deep appreciation of the kindness and sympathy extend­ ed during their recent bereave­ ment; to those who assisted at the. funeral service and foi* the floral tributes. CARD OF THANKS Miss Velma Baker wishes to thank the friend for the lovely bouquet of tulip sent with his deepest sympathy. IN JDEMORIiAM TIEMAN—In loving memory of Ez­ ra Tieman, who passed away one year ago. Life will never be the same Since the Angel of Death our loved one did claim. A father so true and loving and kind, Who gave his best to those left be­ hind: Sweet memories in our hearts will stay, Until our bodies, too, are turned to clay. —Sadly missed by his wife, sons and -daughter. pp IN MEMORIAL! SCHWARTZ—In loving memory of Jacob Schwartz, who died 10 years ago, January 28, 1931. His smiling way and pleasant face Are pleasant to recall. He had a kindly word for each, And died beloved by all. Some day we hope to meet him, Some day we know not when, To clasp his hand in the better land, z Never to part again. —Sadly missed by Mother, Sons and Daughters. ; WINCHELSEA New Year’s visitors in the com­ munity were Mr. and Mrs. Henry Ford and family, Mrs. W- H. Dickey and Mary oLJElimville; Miss Joy Whitlock of St. Thomas with Mr. and Mrs. F. V. Horne; Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Pooley and family with Mr. and Mrs. R/W. Batten; Mr, and Mrs. Ed Alexander and family of Lumley with Mr. and Mrs. George Davis. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Brock spent New Year’s with Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Brock of Zion. Mrs. W. J. Veal and family spent New Year’s with Mr. and Mrs. Wes­ ley Johns of Elimville. Mr. and Mrs. Carnet Johns spent New Year’s with Mr. and Mrs. Ar­ thur Gardiner of Thames Road. Visitors with Mrs. W. J. Veal on Thursday evening were as follows: Mr. and Mrs. Philip Murch and Mar­ ion; Mr. and Mrs. Harold Bell, Mr. and Mrs, H. Murch and family, Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Cooper and family, all of Elimville; Mr. and Mrs. Norman Jacques of Zion. Mr. and Mrs. Horace Delbridge and family visited on New Year’s with Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Cooper of Elimville. New Year’s Day visitors with Mr. and Mrs. George Bailey were Mr. and Mrs. H. Bailey, Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Bailey and family, Mr. and Mrs. Alf Collier and Grace of Kirk­ ton; Mr. Chas. (Delbridge and Miss­ es Beatrice and Dora Delbridge. Mrs. George Delbridge and Reg. spent New Year’s with Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Delbridge of St. Marys. Mrs, R. W. Batten is spending a few days with Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Robinson of hear St. Marys. Miss Audrey Fletcher spent a few days last week with her sister, Miss Greta Fletcher, of London. ’Miss Gladys Batten spent a couple of days with Miss Norma Fletcher. •Pte. Cliff Carty of London spent the bast week with Mr. Gordon Prance. Mr. and Mrs. John Prance and family spent New Year’s with Mrs. Bullock of Greenway. Mr. and Mrs. F. V. Horne and Kathleen visited Saturday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Harry Cole of Elimville. Mr. and Mrs. S. Brock and fam* ily spent New Year’s With Mr, and Mrs, H. Griff of Stratford, Hibbert Township nomination was held in the Staffa Township Hall on „ December 30th. The present council, Reeve Wm. J, Kay, Coun­ cillors Joseph Atkinson, John W. Hackney, Frank Allen and Lloyd Colquhoun was again returned to office by acclamation for a two- year term. When the nomination was closed Jas. Scott was chosen to he chairman and in a very able manner addressed the audience on current events pertaining to muni­ cipal matters and invited the Coun­ cil to the platform. The Reeve and Councillors very ably explain­ ed to the ratepayers that were pre­ sent the past year’s business and expressed their appreciation of be­ ing returned to. office. Mr, Kay gave a clear and interesting ad­ dress as to the County work dur­ ing the past year and also dealt very thoroughly with Township affairs explaining to the ratepayers that at tbe end of 1938 when the present council took office the total debt of the Township of Hibbert was $9,250.00 with a surplus of §4,755 and at the end of 1940 Hibbert is clear of debt with a surplus of $5,- 668,57 plus the Provincial Govern­ ment Road subsidy of approximate­ ly $3,400, making a total surplus considering the road subsidy of $9,- 068.57. Mr. Kay also explained that to accomplish this the taxes had not been raised but to the con­ trary had been lowered some. It was also pointed out that due to world conditions our taxation would certainly increase and that Hibbert, with no debt and a surplus such as we have would certainly put the tax­ payer in much better standing than if the Municipality was in debt. The meeting closed with the sing­ ing of the National Anthem. BRINSLEY The annual meeting of the Wo­ men's Missionary Society asd the Ladies’ Aid of the United Church was held in the basement of the church with Rev. Mr. Turner in charge. The main officers of the W.M.S. for next year as elected were as follows: Pres., Mrs. Eldon Hodg­ son; sec., Mrs. Wes Lewis, and treas., Mrs. Jas. Trevethick. The Ladies’ Aid officers for next year are: Pres., Mrs. Thos. Lee;, sec., Mrs. Dan Lewis; treas., Mrs. Wes Morley. ;Mrs. Dalton Lewis, is seriously ill at the time of writing, having suffered a stroke. Mr. Ridley Watson is slowly im­ proving. A presentation was held last Tuesday night in the Centralia hall for Mr. and Mrs. Alonzo Hodgins (nee Ilene Watson). Their gift from the community was a china cabinet. Unfortunately1, due to the illness of both the bride and groom, neither were able to be in atten­ dance. Friday evening in the West Mc­ Gillivray town hall, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Hodgson (nee Pearl Thomp­ son), were presented with a studio couch. A very large crowd was present. Both Arthur and Pearl made suitable replies. Mrs. Wm. Scott has moved up to New Ontario to live with her sis­ ter. Mrs. Chapman, life-long resident of Ailsa Craig and mother of Joe and Jennie Chapman, was buried in St. Mary’s Cemetery on Monday, Jan. 6 th. •Sunday visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Fred Neil were Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Gilbert, Clinton, and Lor­ raine, Mr. and Mrs. Giles Thompson, Mrs. Wm;“Lewis and Mr. and Mrs. Roland Neil. The Mission Circle girls held their regular meeting on Saturday afternoon at the church. The meet­ ing opened with hymn 200 fol­ lowed by the Lord’s Prayer in uni­ son. Mrs. Earl Lewis read the scripture lesson. It was decided to have a ten cent tea and quilt the red cross quilt which has been made up. Election of officers for the year 1941 was held, resulting as follows: Hon. Pres., Mrs.. Newton Wasnidge; pres., Margaret Amos; 1st vice-pres., Mrs. Roland Neil; 2nd vice-pres., Gladys Neil; 3rd vice-pros., Mrs. Kenneth Sholdice; sec., Marion Morley; treas., Myrtle Neil; sick convener, Evelyn Twed- die; fellowship convener, Vera Was­ nidge; contest convener, Mrs. Earl Lewis; pianist, Vera Robinson; asst., Kathleen Morley. The girls handed in their mite boxes to the treasurer, ,The meeting came to a close by singing a hymn and repeat­ ing the Mizpah benediction. Miss Lorraine Glavln and friend of Kitchener spirit New Year’s with Mr. and Mrs. James Glavln at Mt. Carmel. CROMARTY Miss Margaret Allen was honor­ ed at a pre-nuptial shower by mem­ bers of the Junior Institute and other girl friends at the homo of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Al­ ien, Tbe address was delivered by Mrs. Alvin Worden of<Staffa. A $25.00 War Savings certificate and 16 Cash Prizes will be given away in the Times-AdVocate sub­ scription draw Feb. 15th. One coupon given away with each fifty cents paid. See advertisement CREDITON J. W, Haberer and George 'Diech­ ert of Zurich were in the village on Monday auditing the books of the Hay Township Fire Insurance Com­ pany. Mr. Lewis Faist spent the week­ end at bls home here. Lewis is sta­ tioned in the London district, mak­ ing Glencoe his headquarters. Mr, Kenneth Billow of Orange­ ville and Mr. Martin Morlock of Oshawa spent the week-end at their respective homes. Rev. A. E. Pletch attended the funeral of the late Rev. W« Y. Drier at Kitchener last Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. William Smith re­ turned home Monday after spend­ ing the holidays in Pigeon, Mich, Mr. and Mrs. H. K. Eilber spent New Year’s Day with Dr. and Mrs. uowen of Exeter. Mrs. August. Kuhn and son Jus­ tin of London spent the week-end with Mrs. Elizabeth Clark, Mr. and Mrs, Harold Fahner and Mrs, Harry Finkbeiner spent a few days last week at Pelham Mr. adn, Mrs. Aljoe Culbert, Fred­ die and Margaret visited with Mr. and Mrs. Fred Kerr on Monday. •Quite a number pLmen are work­ ing at the boiler of the Evangelical Church these days. The boiler was installed 23 years ago and has- giv­ en good service until last week, when it sprung a leak. Sunday School Meeting The annual S.S. meeting of the Crediton United Church was held „on Friday evening, Jan. 3rd. Rev, Mr, Turner acted as chairman and after a brief worship period the minutes of last year were read and adopted. The treasurer and secre­ tary of the Sunday School gave then- annual reports, as did the teachers of the various classes and conveners of different committees. All reports were satisfactory. Of­ ficers for 19 41 are: Supt., Mr, H. Mitchell; asst, supts,, Ed Chambers, Jas Mawhinney; rec. sec., Mrs. S. King; envelope sec., H. [Lightfoot, W. Woodall; treas., Ed Chambers; paper librarian, G. Mawhinney, musical supervisor, Rhena Yearley; corresponding sec., Mrs. H. Mitch­ ell; Cradle Roll supt., Mrs. L. Swartz, Mrs. Jas. Mawhinney; audi­ tors, Mrs. Trevethick, Mrs. J. Woodall; teachers, Class I, Mrs. Mack, asst., Eveline Mack; Class II, Mrs. Trevethick, asst., Doreen Baker; Classes III and IV, Russell [Finkbeiner, asst., Jack Galloway; Class V, Miss M. Chambers,' asst., Mrs. J. Galloway; Class VI, Mrs. G. Hill, asst., Mrs. S. King; Mission­ ary comm., (convener), Mrs. Lovie, Mrs. G. Hill, Mrs. .Mack, Mrs. R. Swartz, Mrs. Turner; temperance comm., Mr. Trevpthick (con.), L. Swartz, J. Mawhinney, Mrs. E. Pen- hale; flower comm., Mr. and Mrs. G. Mawhinney, Mrs. A. King. The Sunday School -meeting -was ad­ journed with the executive meeting to discuss ways and means of rais­ ing money for the British War Vic­ time’s fund. It was decided to take the collection as specified on January Sth and the teachers to formulate plans for adding to the fund. Anyone wishing to contrib­ ute may do so by getting in touch with the officials of the S.S. Mr. H. Mitchell pronounced the bene­ diction. ELIMVILLE Miss Florence Bell, R.-N.,, of Lon­ don, spent a week with her parents, and other relatives here. Mrs-. J. Cornish received a cable from her- sons, Ewart and Jim, in­ forming her of their safe arrival in England with the Canadian forc­ es. Miss Joy Whitlock returned to St. T-homas on Monday after spend­ ing the holidays with her sisters hem Mr. and Mrs. Hy. Sparling visited with his relatives at Anderson for New Year’s. 7 ’Miss Lois Brown of St. Marys re­ turned home after visiting for a week at Mr. Harry Murch’s. Mr. and Mrs. John Hern, Sr., of Zion, were visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Johns on Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. John Brock spent New Year’s Day in Sarnia. There were no services held here last Sunday owing to the storm and bad roads. The Y.P.S. held a social even­ ing at Miss Dorothy John’s’home on Monday of last week. Bingo was the main form of entertainment. Robert Woods, native of England, who has been a resident of Usborne for over 60 years, died Thursday, Jan. 2nd, in his 8-7th year. The deceased man had been ailing for about three weeks but previous to that had enjoyed fairly good health. His wife predeceased him in Jan­ uary, 1920. Surviving are three daughters and two sons, Mrs. Wm. Lindsay, of Toronto; Mrs. Jas. Me Laughlin, of London; Mrs. Rd. Down, of Adelaide Twp.; Lewis of London and Jackson, at home. One daughter, Mrs. Fred Webber, of Sas­ katchewan, predecease^ him. The funeral was held in the church here on Saturday. There was a large at­ tendance to show their sympathy for the family In their bereave­ ment, Mrs, Ed Johns and Mrs. Harold Beil sang a duet, "Looking This Way”. Rev. W, Mair and Rev J, Penrose had charge of the service, interment was made in Elimville cemetery, ZION Wedding; bells are rinsing in Zion. Mr. and Mrs. Warren Brock and 1 Jean, Mr, and Mrs, Wellington Brock and family spent Friday even­ ing with Mr. and Mrs. Earl Johns­ ton of Whalen. - New Year’s Day visitors with Mr. ' and Mrs. Wellington Brock were Mr, and Mrs. Bob Hunter and fam­ ily, Mr. Jack Hunter and Mrs. P. Hunter, Mr. and Mrs. Garfield Brock, of London. Mr. and Mrs. Ephraim Hern, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Hern, Mr. and Mrs. Ross Hern and families spent New Year’s with Mrs. H. Kyle of Exeter. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Guest, Mr, > and Mrs, Wm. McGuffin and Mr. and Mrs. John Johns and Tennyson were New Year’s visitors with Mr and Mrs, George Brock. Mr. and Mrs. James -Earl and family, Mr. and Mrs. Everard Mil­ ler, Sirs. A. Gunning, Mr, and Mrs. P, Passmore and family, Mr, and Mrs. W. Gunning, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Tookey spent New Year’s ev­ ening with Mr, and Mrs. Allen Jacques. Mr, and Mrs, Edgar Baker vis­ ited on Wednesday ev'ening with I the former’s parents. Mr, and Mrs. William Thompson. Mr. and Mrs. Warren Brock and Jean, Mrs, William Brock, Mr. and Mrs. Milton Brock spent New Year’s at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Nor­ man Brock. Mr. William Stephens of St. Thomas visited on Wednesday ev­ ening with his sister. Mrs. Ephraim Hern. Mr; and Mrs. Haiold Hern. Harry and Bobby spent Thursday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Milne Pullen of Whalen. Prayer meeting was held on Tues­ day evening in the Zion Church. Mr. and Mrs. Warren Brock and Jean, Mr. and Mrs. Wellington Brock and family spent Saturday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Fred Penwarden of Centralia. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Hern, Har­ ry and Bobby, Mr. and Mrs. Angus Earl sp^nt 'Friday evening with Mr. and Mrs. George Earl of Exeter. Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Baker spent Thursday evening with Mr. and Mrs. George Squires. The Happy Five met at the home of Jean Brock on Monday nighi Mr. and Mrs. Angus Earl spent New Year’s with Mr. and,Mrs. Milne Pullen at Wnalen. ’ 9 Miss Minnie Hern, Mr. and Mrs. Elgin Hern and family and Arthur Hern, Lloyd Hern and Mr. and Mrs. I John Hern spent New Year’s with | Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Hern. ‘ Mr. and Mrs. John T. Hern and family- spent New Year’s with Mr, and Mrs, M. Dobson of Kirkton SHJPKA Miss Violet Sharpe returned to Auburn on Monday to resume her duties as .teacher. The annual congregational meet­ ing of the United Church was held on Wednesday evening of this week. Miss Mildred Hicks of Centralia returned on Monday to resume her duties as public school teacher. Mr. and Mrs. Archie Webb, of Lucan, Mr. and Mrs. J. -H. McGreg- gor, of Exeter, visited on Friday last at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. Finkbeiner. The annual meeting of the Sun­ day School was held on Thursday evening last, Rev. .L. Turner in charge. Mr. Milton Ratz, the re­ tiring superintendent, gave a short talk and thanked the school for their co-operation during his term of office. After all reports were j given the officers were appointed Ifor the coming year as follows: Supt., Ernest Keys; asst., Ed Lam­ port; sec., Harold Finkbeiner; | treas., Mrs. Milton Ratz; pianist, Mrs. Milton Ratz; asst., Mrs. V. Sharpe; missionary supt., Mrs. V. Sharpe; asst., Miss Pearl Keys; librarians, Jack Ratz, Kenneth Baker; .teachers, Matt 'Sweitzer, Mrs. Wm. Sweitzer, Wm. Sweitzer, Pearl Keys, Mrs. E. Keys; auditors, Pearl Keys, Mrs. Wm. Sweitzer. The meeting was closed with prayer by Rev. L. Turner. Mr. and Mrs: Harold E. Prance, Betty and Shirley of Thedford are spending a few days with the lat­ ter’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Norman Vincent. Mr. and Mrs. Major Baker and Kenneth, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Baker visited with Mr. and Mrs. Roland Neil on January 1st. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Ratz and fam­ ily spent Friday evening last at the home of Mr. and Mrs. E. Gais- er on the Blue Water Highway. ., Mr. and Mrs. Earl Little and Bil­ lie of near Centralia spent the holi­ day season with the latter’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Placid Desjardine. Miss Alma Ratz has returned to her school at Zion after spending the Christmas holidays at her home. Mr. and Mrs, E, E. Wuerth of Zurich spent New Year’s at the home of (Mr,, and Mrs. L. Fink­ beiner. New Year’s visitors With Mr. and Mrs. Norman Vincent were Mr, and Mrs, George Bulloch, Donna and Eldd; Mae of'hear Zurich; Mr, and Mrs. Liarold E, 'Prance, Shirley and, Betty of Thedford; Mr. Charles Reeman and Mr, Jake Oesch, of Zurich and Mr. and Mrs. Lester Bes- jardine. CENTRALIA Mr. and Mrs. L. Mills of Wood­ ham visited with Mrs. Harry Mills on Tuesday of last week. Mt. Fred Warner spent New Year’s with' Mr. and Mrs. Chris Haist at Crediton. Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Neil, Mr. and Mrs. Hubert Neil and Mr. and Mrs. C. Weiberg were New Year’s guests with Mr. and Mrs. George Adamac, Miss Laura Knight, of London spent New Year’s with her parents Mr. and Mrs. E. Knight. Mr. and Mrs. iFred- -Ford of Exe­ ter spent New Year's with Mr and Mrs. John Pollard. Mr. and Mrs. George Baynham and Gordon and Mrs. Baynham, Sr., spent New Year’s with Mr. and Mrs. E. Carruthers in London. Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Hicks were New Year’s guests with Mr. and Mrs. •Lome Hicks. New Year’s visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Vfan. Skelton were Mr. and Mrs. A. Praetor and family of Clinton, Mr. and Mrs. E. Powe and son of London and Mr. Arthur Brooks. Mr. Scotty iBaynham of the R.C.A.F. in Trenton spent the week­ end with his parents, Mr. and Mrs George Baynham. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Smyth and son of Saintsbury spent New Year’s with Mr. and Mrs. Hugo Theander. Mrs, T. Willis'and family spent New Year’s with Mr. and Mrs..Roy Coward, Thames Road. Mr. and Mrs. .Fred Penwarden and Harold spent New Year’s with Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Essery. Mr. and Mrs. George Cook of London were Sunday visitors with Mr. and Mrs. iB. 'Cook. Mr. and Mrs. R. Hedden of Lon­ don are visiting with Mrs. L. Har­ ness. Mrs. M. Clark is confined to her home owing to illness. Her friends wish her a speedy recovery. Mr. and Mrs. Wellington Brock. Mr. and Mrs. Warren Brock of Zion and Mr. ahd Mrs. Luther Row- cliffe of Exeter were entertained to a fowl supper at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Penwarden on Sat­ urday evening of last week. Miss Agnes Anderson spent New Year’s with Mr. and. Mrs. Murray Elliott. Mrs. H. Mills is visiting with her sister. Mrs. W. Spencer, in St Thomas. Mr, and Mrs. T. Willis and fam­ ily spent Xmas with Mr. and Mrs. Whitney Coates Miss Beatrice Essery of London spent the New Year’s holiday with her parents. .The-'■ beautiful Dresden plate t quilt which waS! made and donated to the Centralia Red Cross by the two Misses Wilson, and which brought the handsome sum of eigh­ ty-six dollars from the sale of tick­ ets, was won by Mr. Nelson Sheere of Exeter and the second prize, a blanket, by Mr. Arthur (Brooks, of Centralia. ThesoJJadies have how donated a lovely ^v^wqwuilt for the refugees which will bepacked this week. Much credit is due the Misses . Wilson for their very fine and generous work which has been much appreciated. Th6Se ladies are hot able to join the other ladies in active work but are surely doing their bit in their home. The January meeting of the Cen­ tralia Women’s Association was held in the schoolroom of the church on Thursday afternoon, Jan. 2nd. The meeting opened with the singing of the hymn “Onward Chris­ tian Soldiers”, followed by prayer by the president, Mrs. 0. Brown. The minutes of the last meeting were read and adopted, The secre­ The Red & White Store FREE—Glass Tumbler with Kellogg’s Corn Flakes 2 large packages or 3 small pkgs, for 25c Palmolive or Odex Soap .... each 3c Toilet Tissue . .............3, large rolls 20c Mincemeat 2 lbs. for 23c Cranberries per lb, 29c Apples 11 qt. basket 35c Allen’s Apple Juice 2 tins 19c French Pea Soup ...... large tin 10c Fresh Ginger Cookies .... per lb. lQc Golden Spray Cheese ....... pkg. 15c Chocolate Mallow Cookies .,., lb. 15c GOLDEN GLOW COFFEE very rich flavor per pound 37c FRESH SODA BISCUITS 2 pounds for 25c Fresh Frozen B. C. Salmon, White Fish and Fillets of Haddie now in stock. Harvey &. Harvey large pkg, 59c 2 lbs. for 2.5 c DANCE i no r%_i:___ te CLAYTON STEEPER and his orchestra. KIPPEN FRIDAY, JANUARY lOth General Admission 35c C. Watson, Manager tary read two letters of apprecia­ tion from members who had receiv­ ed Christmas treats. It was decided that the W. A. give a supper be­ fore the annua} meeting of the congregation. Annual reports were. read by the secretary and treasurer. These were very inspiring and en­ couraging, The association made- $314.00 during the last year. Mrs., Lorne Hicks gave a very fine ad­ dress on “The New Year” which was enjoyed 'by all. The closing hymn was ‘‘Take My Life and ILet it Be”' and the president closed the meet­ ing with the benediction. Tea was. served by the hostesses, Mrs. T.. Willis, Mrs. W. Parsons,, Mrs. A. Isaac and Mrs. Falconbridge. KIRKTON Mrs. Mary Gallop of Mt. Pleasant, spent the week-end with her daugh­ ter, Mrs. Ross Marshall and also* with her mother, Mrs. Jas. Roach. Mr. and Mrs. I. N. Marshall were- New Year’s guests with Mr. and Mrs. H. C. White, St. Mary's. Mrs. Wm. Larkin and her daugh­ ter, Bertha, of Granton, spent Sat­ urday with Mrs. I. N. Marshall. Mr. and Mrs. Lorne'/ Marshall of London spent the holiday with Mr. A. Robinson. Mr. and Mrs. James Johnson hf Haliburton and AIL Harvey Brien of Brussels visited with Mr. Mait­ land Hammond this past week. Mr. and Mrs. Mac Howe and little daughter were Sunday guests with Mr. Jas. Howe at Lambeth. The girls and boys of the village and vicinity attending St. Marys Collegiate returned Sunday, fear- •j ing the roads would be impassable- by Monday. . Mr.,Wm. Pym has returned home [ after a two weeks’ visit with his sis­ ter, Mrs. Jas. Horn of Elimville. Miss S. Moser, teacher of the* Kirkton Public School, returned to resume her duties after' a two. weeks’ holiday at her home in Stratford. Election day passed' off very quietly with the two Kirkton men being elected again, Dr. Jose as reeve and Mr. Truman Tufts as councillor. At 91 Reading is Favorite Hobby Mr. John Williams’ aged mother celebrated her 91st birthday on New Year’s day. Mrs. .Williams is a firm believer in plenty of hard work, good food and rest. She al­ so enjoys telling of days gone by and often relates how her father came to this country from England, cleared land and built a’-'log cabin ‘ in Hope Township, where she was born January 1, 1850. Maria J. Keelar was married Dec. 8, 1869, at the age of 19 to Wm. Williams. Since the death of her husband in 1919 she has lived with her daugh­ ter, Mrs/ E.,M, White, of Brantford. A son, Charles, of Weavertroe, Eng­ land. and Mr. John Williams of Kirkton, complete the family. Read Your Label