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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1941-02-06, Page 5THE EXETER TIMES-ADVOCATE HENSALL Mrs. Boy MacLaren is the Ben­ gali representative of the Tinies- Advocate and will he glad to re­ ceive any news, advertisements or subscriptions for the paper, Mr. Bari Parsons of Exeter was in town on Monday on business, Miss Velma Dow of Cromarty is spending several weeks at the home of Mrs. Alvin Kerslake. Miss Edna Saundercock very pleasantly entertained a number of girl friends at her home last week. Mrs. Cline Flynn of London spent a few days last week at the home of her parents, Mr, and Mrs. Jas. Par­ kins. Mr, and Mrs. Pete Smith of Lon­ don visited on Sunday with the for­ mer’s parents, Mr. and Mrs, Harry Smith, Rev. Wm. Weir and Mrs. Weil’ visited recently with the former's mother, Mrs, !F. G. Weir in God­ erich. ■ Mrs. Jones, (nee Miss Mary Little) of London visited over the week-end with her mother, Mrs, Mary Little. Mrs. Robt. Bontliron has been confined to her room during the past week suffering with an attack of influenza. Mr. and Mrs, Harry Cook of To- ronto s pent the week-end with the former's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius Cook. Mr, and Mrs. Alfred .Hunkin of Thames Road visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Roy MacLaren and Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Bell. Miss Alice Pfaff has accepted a position as bookkeeper at the Exe­ ter cannery and commenced her duties there this week. Mrs. Eldon Kading and little daughter, of London, spent a few days recently with the former’s parents, Mr, and Mrs. Colin Hud- son. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Corey of Lon­ don spent the week-end visiting with Mrs. Corey’s brother-in-flgw and sister, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Cor­ bett, and attended .the Morenz-*- Coleman wedding Mr. Milton Ortwein and son Lloyd of the Royal Canadian Navy of London visited over the week-end with the former’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Ortwein. The Continuation School held a very successful skating party on the local rink on Monday evening. The large attendance enjoyed skat­ ing to music. Refreshments were served. The proceeds were in aid of the British War Victims’ Fund. Mr. Gus Voth and Mr. Wm. Simpson of Detroit visited over the week-end with the latter’s mother, Mrs. Lou Simpson and grand­ mother, Mrs. Robert Bonthron. They Were .accompanied home to Detroit by Mrs.1 Gus Voth' ahd daughter Gwendolyn, who have spent the past two weeks here. Officers Elected At a. recent meeting of the La­ dies Aid of Carmel Presbyterian Church the following officers were elected: Pres., Mrs. James Patter­ son; vice-pres., Mrs. Robt. Cameron; sec., Mrs. Geo. Walker; treas., Mrs. Wm. Davidson. Wolf—Steels A quiet wedding took place at the Trivitt Memorial Rectory’ on Thursday, January 30th, at 8 p.m. when Rev. M. A. Hunt united in marriage, Dorothy, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Steels of Saltford and Herman Charles 'Lloyd Wolf, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wolf, Hensail. The bride wore a royal blue crepe dress with matching ac­ cessories and wore a corsage of sweetpeas. They were unattended. They will reside in Hensail. Hensail Wins First Game In Cyclone League Hensail defeated Crediton by a large score in the opening game of the Cyclone League played in Hen- Sail on Wednesday evening, Jan­ uary 29 th. The Crediton team showed lack of combination in .the Attacking while Hensall passes were clicking to perfection. Nigh, with 4, Joynt with 2, Nicholson with 1, Hudson with 1, MacLean with 1, and Campbell with 1 were the scorers for Hensall, while the Fahr- aier brothers stood out for. Crediton. Smith, in the prediton net was not up to form. Presentation Made at Ladies* Aid Meeting On Wednesday evening of last Week the Ladies’ Aid of Carmel Presbyterian Church gathered to honor their retiring president, Mrs. Frank .Farquhar and in recognition of her faithful services through the years, presented her with a beauti­ ful bedspread and blanket, the pre­ sentation being made by Mrs. J, W. Bonthroft and Mrs, A. D. McEwen, The following address was read by Miss Minnie Reid: Hensall, Ontario, January 29, 1941 Dear Mrs, Farquhar: Your fellow workers in tile La­ dles* Aid Society take this oppor­ tunity of expressing their sincere re­ gret at your giving up the presi­ dency. At the same time they would like to thank you for your splendid leadership and your untiring efforts both of which have Inspired us to labor hai'd on behalf of the Society and Oh behalf of our congregation. YOU can take great pride, even as we do, in the redecorating of the manse as well as in the beautifying of our schoolroom and we give you the bulk of the credit for the ac­ complishment of these two worth­ while projects. In appreciation of your kindly leadership and your many labors we ask you to accept this small gift, As we give it to yqu we express the hope that you will long continue to be a valued member of our Society for we need your experience and your willing spirit alike. Signed on behalf of Carmel Ladles’ Aid Society. Mrs, Farquhar, although com­ pletely taken by surprise, warmly thanked the ladies for their kindly thoughtfulness and generosity and for their untiring zeal and willing­ ness to help at all times. Weigand—-Fee A quiet wedding, was solemnized at Centennial 'United Church, Lon­ don, on Saturday, February 1st, at 2 p.m. when Rev, Dr, Richards un­ ited in marriage Nellie Elizabeth, daughter of Mr, George Fee, Hen­ sall, and Louis Weigand, son of Mr. and Mrs. H. Weigand, Dash­ wood. The bride chose a blue crepe dress with matching accessories and wore a corsage of roses "and maiden­ hair fern. Mrs. Edward Ball of London, sister of the bride, was bridesmaid. The groom was at­ tended by Mr. Edward Ball. Fol­ lowing the ceremony a wedding din­ ner was served at the home of Mr, and Mrs. Edward Ball. Later the young couple left on a motor trip. They will reside on the groom’s farm at. Dashwood, ‘ Morenz-Coleman The' United Church Manse, Hen­ sall, was the scene of a pretty wed­ ding on Saturday, February 1st, at 4p.m., when Rev. R. A. Brook unit-1 ed in marriage Annie Edith Cavell, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Coleman of Hay and Hugh Louis George Morenz, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Morenz of Dashwood. The lovely bride chose for the occasion an afternoon dress of Queen’s blue made with shirred bodice and trimmed with gold se­ quins, and wore a gold beaded necklace and bracelet, the gift of the 'groom. Her corsage was of Johanna Hill roses and maiden­ hair fern. Miss Mary Coleman, sis­ ter of the bride, was bridesmaid, and wore a dress in pld rose tone with shirred* bodice and trimmed with gold sequins. She wore a corsage of pink carnations and mai­ denhair fern. Mr. Roy Morenz, brother of the groom, was best man. .The groom’s gift to the bridesmaid was silver salt and pep­ per shakers and to the best man a leather bill-fold. Following ’ the ceremony dinner was served at 5 o’clock at the bride’s home to some thirty-five immediate relatives. The table was most attractively de­ corated in pink and white with bouquets of Eldora carnations, se­ pia and fern and centred with the three-storey wedding cake. Mrs. Alex Mousseau and Mr§. Geo. Arm­ strong were serving and Mrs. Lome Chapman and Miss Evelyn Corbett, friends of the bride, were waitress­ es. , The living-room was decorat­ ed with pink and white streamers and a large white wedding bell hung from the centre. Following the wed­ ding dinner Rev. R. A. Brook bap­ tized little Shirley Margaret Ruth, youngest sister of the bride. Two hbnored guests for the day were Mrs. William Coleman and Mrs. John Jackson, grandmothers of the bride. Later in the evening, midst showers of confetti and rice and heaps of best wishes, the happy couple left by motor for London and points south, the bride donning for travelling a smart wine crepe dress with gold trimming and a black coat trimmed with brown squirrel fur and matching accessor­ ies. On their return they will re­ side on the groom’s fine farm west of Dashwood. Scotch Concert Presented The Scotch concert which was presented in Carmel Presbyterian Church on Friday, sponsored by the Arnold Circle was largely attend­ ed, and the program was vq’ry much enjoyed by all attending. Rev. Wm. Weir was chairman for the evening and told many interesting and humorous stories at intervals during the program of “Sandy Mac- Tavish”, The opening number was a male quartette comprising Rev. Weir, R. Y. MacLaren, W. A. Mac­ Laren and James Bengough, en­ titled “Long, Long Ago”. Mrs. Roy Bell very ably gave an address on the "Life and Works of Bobbie Burns,” which was very much en­ joyed. Mrs. John Cairns favored with a vocal solo entitled "Jeanie With the Light Brown Hair*’. Miss Irene Hoggarth accompanied at the piano. Rev. D. C. Hill of Exeter gave two interesting and humorous readings, entitled "An Old Tim© Scotch Sermon’’ and ‘‘Sandy Mac- TaviSh’s Three Sons’*. V^illiam and Andy Dougall sang a Scotch duet in Scotch costume entitled "Sandy Macpherson and Sandy MacGee.” Mrs. Dougall accompan­ ied at the piano. Rev. Andrews of Clinton was present and played selections oh the. bagpipes. A vocal Solo’, "My Ain Folk” by Mrs. W. A. MacLaren, Was very much enjoyed. Mrs. Malcolm Dougall accompan­ ied at the piano. Mr, Ross McKay favored with 'Scotch selections on the violin, a sing-song was sung from the Robbie Burns song sheet printed in Glasgow, .Scotland. A la­ dies' quartette comprising Misses Lois and Marion MacLaren, Irene Hoggarth and Mabel Workman sang "I Love a Lassie” dressed in Scotch costume. Mrs, W. A. Mac­ Laren accompanied. Mrs. Cairns sang a solp entitled "Gentle Mary”. Rev, Andrews again favored with bagpipe selections, and the male quartette sang "Annie Laurie” Rev. D. C. Hill again favored with a Scotch reading and Mrs. Malcolm Dougall played a medley of Scotch songs on the piano. Two vocal solos by Rev. Weir entitled "A Wee House ’Mong the Heather”, and "The Hnd of the Road”, brought the' program to a elose. All join­ ed in singing Auld Lang Syne. CREDITON Mr. Justin Kuhn of London spent Sunday with his grandmother, Mrs, Elizabeth Clark. Mr. Arthur Haist of Windsor spent the week-end at Lis home , here. Dr, Morrison of Detroit spent a few days with Mr. and Mrs. George Eilber. The Women’s Institute held its February meeting at the home o' Mrs. Emmery Fahrner on Monday with an attendance of thirty-two members and four visitors. The meeting opened with the president, Mrs. Lloyd England, in the chair. The National Anthem ’was sung, followed by the Institute Ode and the repeating of the Lord’s Prayer. The Roll Call was on ‘‘How to keep peace in the home.” Plans were made to replace the present Home and Country Banner with a new one. A committee was appointed to buy clothes for refugees, A report on the sauerkraut supper was given, the net proceeds being $34. It was announced that there would be a meeting held in the Eastern Star rooms at Exeter on Friday even­ ing for all those interested in Red Cross work. The remainder of the meeting was in charge of Mrs. H. K. Eilber. "The Maple Leaf” and "Love’s Old Sweet Song” were sung. Mrs. Em­ mery Fahrner and Norma rendered a piano .duet. A -reading ’ on old Valentine customs was given hy Miss Jean Mountain. Mr. Sidney Brown gave a veiy interesting talk on' “Peace Education and Inter­ national Relationships”. Mrs. Law­ rence Wein gave a reading on “Peace”. A very pleasing vocal duet, “Moonlight and Roses”, was rendered by Mrs. Sidney 'Brown and Miss Ella Morlock. Then “Smile Awhile” and “O Canada” were sung. At the -close of the meeting a Valentine contest and personality game were enjoyed. A very dainty lunch was served by the hostesses, Mrs. Emmery Fahrner, Mrs. H. K. Eilber, Miss Ella Morlock and Miss Jfean Mountain. A hearty vote of thanks to’all those taking part in the program’ and the hostesses was moved by Mrs. England and sec­ onded by Mrs. H. Schenk. .The W.M.S.'and Y.P.M.C. of .the Evangelical Church observed the day of prayer for missions at last Sunday evening’s service. The girls of the circle assisted the choir. Miss Clara Gaiser gave a suitable read­ ing and Mrs. Emmery Fahrner and Mrs. Hugo Schenk rendered a vocal duet. A splendid missionary of­ fering was received. The Sauerkraut supper sponsored by the Women’s Institute last Wed­ nesday evening was a decided suc­ cess. The net -proceeds were $34, w-hich Was donated to the Red,' Cross. Ten, years ago the maintenance of open highways and secondary roads for motor traffic was not considered economically feasible by highway bodies. Today the in­ creasing use of highway transport services, passenger traffic, rural mail deliveries, as well as ordinary commercial and pleasure driving have made the open winter road a necessity. Whereas a few years ago a snow plow was not considered ade­ quate machinery for a municipality, today it ’ is a necessity. Recently the Stephen Township Council pur­ chased a snow plow and had it at­ tached to the township grader. The plow is giving good satisfaction and last week it was demonstrating in McGillivray Township. Rev, A. E. Pletch, District Super­ intendent, of Crediton, was in Charge of the funeral service for the late Rev. William John Zimmer- hian of Sebringville, who died sud­ denly while enroute to take a ser­ vice at Fullerton on Sunday, Jan. 26th. Rev. Mr. Roppel of Dash*- wood and Rev. Mr. Heckendorn, of Zurich, attended the funeral. Crediton United Church Was well patronized on Sunday night, the occasion beihg the Crediton circuit Young People’s rally. The speaker of the evening Was Mr, G. G. Pick-* ell, the president of the London Conference Y.P.U. The subject was "Opening Doors for Christ,** His simple, yet forthright presentation of this subject challenged old and young alike, "The acceptance of Christ into one's life,” said the speaker, "-makes all the difference between darkness and light, Saul,” said MA Pickell, ‘‘was a persecutor of the Christian Church Until Christ met him and claimed him as His own: Then Saul became Paul, The prosecutor no longer was a tyrbsecti- EUCHRE and DANCE Cook’s HaU» CENTRALIA WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 12 Euchre to commence at 8 p.m. fol­ lowed by daamiqg Admission 25c. Ladies please bring Lunch Sponsored by the Gentralia War Service Unit tor of the Christian faith.” The young man urged -his hearers not to close the doors of usefulness and service of Christ hut to throw them wide open and invite the master to enter. The choir was occupied by Young People from the unions represent­ ed, Miss Doris McLeod, president of Brinsley union presiding at the piano in the unavoidable absence through illness of Mrs, Jim Treve- thick. ‘The Awakening Chorus” was rendered by the young choris­ ters with Mrs. Craven, and the -min­ ister rendering a duet entitled "Have Thine Own Way Lord.” At Crediton next -Lords Day ev­ ening the minister’s subject will be "A -King’s Decree and a Youth’s Re­ solve.” You are welcome. DASHWOOD Miss Leona Fisher underwent an operation for removal of her ton- . sils in Dr. Taylor*s hospital last week. Mr. Henry Hoffman, Harry Hoff­ man, Mrs. M. Tieman and Rev. H. E. Roppel attended the funeral of the late Rev. J. W. Zimmerman in Sebringville last Thursday. Murray Wolfe, who has a posi­ tion in Fort Erie, came home on Saturday and has -had an operation for removal of tonsils. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Kellerman spent the week-end With her parents in Fergus. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Cook of Windsor spent the week-end here and in Hensall, Miss Agatha Coultis of Fergus is visiting with Mr. and Mrs, Harold Kellerman. Mr. Lome Kleinstiver left for St. Catharines on Monday, where he has secured a position. Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Restemeyer were pleasantly" surprised on Wed­ nesday evening when a few neigh­ bors and relatives gathered at their home in honor of Mrs. Restemeyer’s birthday. The evening was spent in playing cards, after which fol­ lowed the opening of gifts. Mrs. Restemeyer then thanked her friends who so kindly remembered her on her birthday. A dhiiity lunch'was: served, after which they all depart­ ed for their homes, wishing her many more happy birthdays The January meetings were very well attended with Rev-:’ Luft tak­ ing charge of all meetings. The first week dues for the month of December were taken up and a num­ ber of business matters discussed. The pastor continued his talk on "‘Doctrinal Essay”. The following week the usual Bible study on "His­ torical Psalms” was taken up. 'On Jan. 21 the monthly topic study was held, bearing the subject, “Living With Yourself — Your Success”, which was very interesting. The last meeting of the month dues for January were taken up. A skating party was discussed and held on January 3 0, at the Dashwood Arena with about 3 0 members present. After the party lunch was served in the basement -of the church by a couple of ladies of the church. The choir - of Zion Lutheran Church held its annual meeting af­ ter rehearsal last Friday evening. Mr. Rhinold Miller, -president of the choir, acted as chairman. Minutes of the last meeting were read and adopted. Treasurer’s report was also given and adopted. The elec­ tion of officers was then in order. All officers were elected by accla­ mation as follows: President, Rhin­ old Miller; vice-pres., Edgar Reste­ meyer; sec.-treas., Helen Nadiger; librarians, Edgar Restemeyer and Albert Miller; organist, Mrs. Edgar Restemeyer; leader, Clayton Pfile; asst, leader, Helen Nadiger; social comm., Albert Miller, Leona Fisch­ er, and Mildred Luft. A report from the choir leader C. F. Pfile showed 9'3 anthems ren­ dered thoughout the year; 34 mem­ bers on the roll, with an average at­ tendance of 22. Twelve new mem­ bers were taken into membership in the last year and much talent has been developed. KHIVA Miss Evelyn McCann of Rodney spent the week-end with hei* par­ ents, Mr. and Mrs. B, McCann. MA and Mrs. Arthur Baker and Mrs. J. Baker and daughter Joan of the Lake Road spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Mason. Mr. and Mrs. S. Adams and Miss Lorna Kraft of London spent Sun- day with Mr. and Mrs.-E. G. Kraft. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Miller of Zurich spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Jas. 'Ziler. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Stanlhke of Grand Bend spent Sunday with Mi*, and Mrs, Henry Kagleson. Look at your label! ’ CENTRALIA Mrs. Harry Hicks has returned home after visiting for the past few weeks with Mr. and Mrs. W. Spencer in St, Thomas. Mr. W. Cook of London spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. B. Cook. Rev. j, A. Falcenbridge has been commissioned Second Lieutenant ip. the army with headquarters at Chatham. Mrs. Falconbridg® and family will remain here for a time, Mr, 0, Clark of London spent the week-end at his home here. Mr, and Mrs, Fred Huxtable and Marie, of Exeter,, were Sunday visitors with Mr. and Mrs, R. Smith. Mr. Bill Yates of the R.C.A.iF, was a week-end guest at the home of Mr. and Mrs. G, Andrew, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Murray and family moved last week from Clin­ ton into the residence of Mrs. Thos. Willis, Mr. Murray will replace Mr, Wm. Skelton at the Creamery here, Mr. Skelton having been mov­ ed to the Clinton branch of the Canada Packers. Mr. Fred Baynham of London spent the week-end with his par­ ents, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Baynham. Mr. Wm. Skelton of Clinton spent the week-end at his home here. The Centralia Home and’ School Club held a very successful meet­ ing in the school on Friday evening of last week. The meeting was pre­ sided over by the president, Mrs. Penwarden, Several items of busi­ ness were discussed. Mrs. Harold Lightfoot and Marjorie Essery fa­ vored with a duet; Maxine Bawden gave a reading, ‘‘War Savings”, The guest speaker for the evening was Mr. Fawcett of Exeter, w-ho gave a very interesting address on his trip through the Canadian West. The address was accompanied by snap­ shots of the many places of in­ terest Which he visited and these were passed around at the close of the address. Mrs. A. Essery took charge of a candy and a tree con­ test. It was decided to have a pot luck supper in February in celebration of Founders’ Day. Lunch was served at the close of the meet­ ing. CREDITON EAST Mrs. Harry Lewis returned home Friday after a few days’ visit with Mr. and Mrs. Alex Hamilton at Grand Bend. Mrs. Catharine Motz visited with her twin brother, Mr. Jake Mess­ ner in Dashwood on Wednesday. Mr. Messner suffered a severe heart attack but is improving at present. Mrs. Sam Baynham visited in Exeter with Mr. and Mrs. Harold McDonald last week. Mrs. Chris. Rau who has been ill with neuritis is improving and sit­ ting up every -day.. , Mr. Jack Sims of Exeter visited for a couple of days with his bro­ ther, Mr. Job Sims and other rela­ tives. Mr. and Mrs. John Sims and Fred and Clara of Thedford spent the week-end with relatives here. Congratulations to Mr. Charles Anderson who last week received a handsome silver tray for receiving the most insurance policies for. the London district of the Northern Life Assurance Company. The tray was donated by T. P. Lounsbrough, agency manager now serving with the C.A.S.F., in England. KIRKTON Those attending the Presbyterial in Stratford this past week were Rev. Rapson, Misses R. Kirk and B. Doupe, Mrs. J. Gardiner and Mrs. Geo. Allen. The local Red Cross shipped to the Red Cross headquarters, To­ ronto, this week, the following for hospital supplies: 60 pairs socks: and for refugee work, 6 quilts, 2 girls’ sweaters with mits to match. Y.P.U. Meeting Some 15 young people gathered in Kirkton United Church on Mon­ day night with the president, Jack Switzer, in the .chair. The execu­ tive was in charge of the program and Shirley Moser was .pianist. Af­ ter the worship service Jean Den­ ham gave a poem and the books of the Old and New Testament; Bar­ bara Kirkby gave an instrumental. “Sharing” was the subject of an in­ teresting topic given by Mrs. M. Hammond. The meeting closed with the National Anthem and the Mizpah Benediction. War Victims’ Fund ’ Some 60 couples gathered in the Aberdeen Hall Friday evening for progressive games of euchre and Chinese checkers, proceeds being given in aid of the British War Victims’Fund, sponsored by the Women’s Institute of Kirkton. Prizes were awarded to Miss S. An­ derson, Mr. Horman Paynter, Mrs. R. Morrison, Mr. A. Robinson, Ray­ mond Paynter and Mrs. John Mor- phit Proceeds amounted to $50.00, Mr. Russell 'Brock left Monday moriilhg for ^Toronto, where he will take a special course in tele* phone system work. Miss Marian Tufts, aurse-in- training at Stratford General Hos­ pital returned to Stratford on Sun­ day after a two weeks* vacation. Mrs, A. B. Doupe is confined to her room with flu and chid, Het daughter, Mrs, G» Dowe, is nursing her. TJU.KSD.iV, FJ5BKI AB1’ tth, 1M1 THAMES ROAD AND ROYS A number of the boys of the non­ permanent militia staged a success­ ful dance at the Farquhar hall in aid of the Red Cross on Friday night. • The play presented by the Wood­ ham players on Friday night .in the basement of the church was well attended and was much enjoyed. Lunch was served to the visitors by the Mission Circle, who were sponsoring the -play. Mrs. Jas. Simpson left for To­ ronto on Friday, where she will visit with Mr. and Mrs. Fleeming. Mrs. McCullagh is spending a few days with her daughter, Mrs. R. Cann. Mrs. Walker of Cromarty is vis­ iting with her daughter, Mrs, Par­ ker, Miss Eleanor Dawson is nursing a sprained ankle. She fell while playing. Mr, Cook of Exeter addressed the Sunday School on Sunday morning, temperance being the subject. Private Lester Allen is home on two weeks’ leave with, his parents. The local hockey team defeated the Fairfield team at the Exeter arena on Thursday night by a score of 8-4. . Mrs. Hodgert of Exeter is visit­ ing with her daughter, .Mrs, Roy Coward. The W.M.S. met at the home of Mrs. P. Stone oil Wednesday after­ noon. The little son of Rev. and Mrs. Wright of Blyth is a guest at the manse. Master Douglas Kennedy returned Monday to Ridgetown. Rev. Wood, of Exeter will present his pictures of the West at the Y.P.U. on Friday night, Feb. An offering will be taken. Rev. Wood, Rev. Peters, and Mr. Howard motored with Rev. Mair to Thamesville on Monday to at­ tend the funeral of the late Rev, A. E. Elliott. The clearing away of the snow on all the sideroads in the township has made travelling easier, The Farmers’ Radio Forum met at Mr. R. Williams’ last week for discussion after the ''broadcast, “Are There- too Many Farmers?” It is expected that a keen interest will be taken in these -community affairs for the farmers. Last Tues­ day a listening group met at the home of Mr. John Hodgert for the broadcast, “Should the Farmers Grow More?j” Mr. P. Passmore’s home will be the meeting place next Tuesday for the broadcast,? “What About Taxes?” Let us get* togeth­ er. They are all interesting sub­ jects in the series and are free. Your government has planned them for the mutual benefit of all. Place Your Order NOW for LAKEVIEWCHICKS LIBERAL DISCOUNTS ON ALL ORDERS BOOKED BEFORE FEBRUARY 15th WE GUARANTEE LAKEVIEW 1941 CHICKS TO BE FREE OF DISEASE AND AS GOOD OR BETTER THAN WE HAVE EVER PRODUCED LARGE TYPE WHITE LEGHORNS, BARRED ROCKS, ROCK-LEGHORN HYBRIDS, BARRED ROCK-NEW HAMPSH1RES Here’s what A. Dougall, Hensall, says: Of the 250 Barred Bock Pullets I purchased from you last March I still have the full amount left, having received, a dozen or so extra. They have laid exceptionally well and the eggs grade, very good—from 22i to 24 dozen A Large per 30 dozen -case. 1 have only lost one pullet since locking the pullets in last fall. This proves the health of Lakeview Chicks. Please book mv Order for 350 Special Mating Chicks for March 20th. Mr. Whitney Coates says: The chicks I have received from you have certainly laid splen­ didly. I have gathered over 100 eggs daily on average for the past 3 months from approximately 150 pullets. The Ogg size is also very good. COME IN AND SEE OUR FLOCK OF 2,000 BREEDERS BEFORE INVESTING YOUR MONEY IN CHICKS FOR 1941. OUR FLOCK IS OPEN FOR INSPECTION AT ALL TIMES Office and Hatchery open every day, Tuesday and Saturday evenings until 9 p.m. WEIN BROS. Phone 78 Exeter ELIMVILLE Messrs. Billy Brock and Elgin Skinner of London spent the week­ end at their respective homes here. Mr. Howard Johns underwent an operation in St, Joseph’s Hospital, London, last week and is making* good -progress towards recovery. Mrs, Johns spent a few days with him, IPte, W. H. Dickey of Hamilton was home for the week-end. Mr. ’and Mrs, Hillson Whiteford of Ingersoll visited with relatives here last Sunday. A new floor Is being laid in the town hall. It is also to be wired for hydro. Mr. and Mrs, Wes. Horne are in Toronto this week attending the funeral of the former's brother, Mr. John Horne, Mr, Wm. Johns, Mrs. Richard Johns, Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Johns, Misses Etheleen and Eileen1 Johns attended the funeral of the for­ mer’s cousin, Mrs. Janie Cornfoot. Miss Leola Johns of Toronto vis­ ited her mother here recently. SHIPKA The Y.P.S. held a skating party at Exeter on iFriday evening last. Last Sunday being missionary day in the • Sunday School, Mrs. Verne Shar-pe rendered a vocal solo. Miss Dorothy Harlton, nurse-in- training at St. Thomas Hospital, spent the week-end at her home here. Miss Nola Sweitzer, nurse-in­ training at Victoria Hospital, spent the week-end at her home here. On Monday evening last Miss Reta. 7th. J Ratz entertained a number of her i friends at her home. j Mr. Ed Lamport, • who has been in St. Joseph’s Hospital for the past two weeks is expected .home this week. The Y.P.S. held their regular meeting in the '.church on Monday- evening last. Quite a number of our ladies are- attending the meetings of the Red Cross which are held in Crediton. every Wednesday afternoon. ----- FANCY CARNIVAL ------ in the Kirkton Rink in aid of the Kirkton Public Library FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 7th Special Prizes for Costumes Admission: Adults 25c, Children 10c Families 50c Refreshments Sold