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With Mr. H, L, Stur-
the piano gave sev-
The orchestra was
Irene Pooley gave a
Literary Society
Holds Meeting
The second meeting of the Exeter
High School Literary Society for the
season was held Friday afternoon in
the gymnasium of the Exeter arena.
Shirley Duncan presided and Annie
Mason acted as secretary.
After several 'songs 'by th$ stu
dent body three young girls as visi
tors gave piano solos. Th’e orches
tra composed Of A, Hl^n, violin,
N. Jones, accordion, J. Size, saxa-
phone, <G. iLawson,- cornetk M. Ho
garth, vocalist,
gis director at
oral selections,
well received.
reading, Dorothy Kydd> made an
appeal for the sale of Stamps and
Bonds. June Bierliug gave a piano
solo, Helen Rowe sang with Flor
ence Haberer as accompanist and
the school paper was read by Dor
othy Green, assistant editor. Helen
M. Snell gave an appreciative solo
on her piano accordion.
A debate ip which two girls of
grade IX attempted to prove that
the automobile has done more good
than harm was won by H. Dougall
and D. Goulding of Grade 10 by the
margin of 10-9. Mr Shaw annouced
the decision of the judges who were
Miss A. Archibald, Miss M. E. Tape
and Mr. 'W. Shaw. The honour of
giving the best speech went to H.
Dougall with Dorothy Dougall who
was assisted by Lois Switzer as sec
ond. A sound system made by Neil
Jones was used and greatly aided in
making the meeting another great
success, The third and final student
meeting will be held in two weeks.
An open meeting to include some
the most popular numbers may
held before Easter,
ANNIVERSARY
4 very pleasant celebration took
place on Friday evening, February
27 th, at the home of Mr, and Mrs,
Win,
their
A number of relatives gathered to
gether, and a most enjoyable even
ing was spent playing progressive
bunco and other gamem Frizes
were won by Mirs. (Clara Decker,
ladies' high; Ted Steinbach, men’s
high; and the consolation prizes
were won by Mr, and Mrs. Harry
Hess. After the games a purse of
money was presented to the honor
ed couple and the following address
was read by Mrs. Lloyd Gaiser;
To Mr, and Mi’S. Decker on your
Silver Wedding Anniversary;
Good evening Violet and Billie,
we’ve gathered as you
To wish you health and
and all prosperity;
Your marriage to each
been full of joy and pleasure;
Around your home abide peace and
love, the choicest of „ earth’s
treasure.
With all our hearts we wish you
well in keeping your new home,
In the happiness of each other
will never want to roam,
And when you use the gift
bring you here tonight
Remember they’re from people '
wish your future bright.
Mr. Decker expressed their
preciation with a few words
thanks and a very nice lunch
served, including the bride
groom’s cake. Among those
sent were Mrs. Decker’s father,
Fred Gaiser, of Crediton and
Decker’s grandmother, Mrs. J.
der, of Dashwood.
Decker on the occasion of
25th wedding anniversary.
see
happiness,
other has
you
we
who
of
be
15 YEARS AGO
Grows have been much in
dence during" the past week.
This section was visited with one
of the worst snow storm of the sea
son on Saturday.
•On Friday evening, February 24.
a meeting was held in Senior’s Hall
and a Home and School Club was
organized.
>Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Sanders, on
Saturday' last, celebrated their
twenty-fifth wedding anniversary.
About thirty guests were present.
The first robins to be reported in
town this season were seen on Fri
day by Mr. L. Day.
one month to the clay
year ago? ■*’“*’* ” ” '
Mr.»and Mrs. W. E.
rived in town Monday from Brant
ford and have, taken over the bakery
business . recently purchased from
Mr. W. Lockwood.
The Young Ladies’ and Young
Men’s Bible Classes of James St.
church
evening
hundred persons were present,
splendid’ musical and literary pro
gram was provided. Following the
program a social hour was spent in
amusements after which lunch
.served,
evi-
They arrived
earlier* than a
Midfileton ar-
held their -annual social
Friday last. Nearly one
A
was
ft!
25 YEARS AGO
evi-’ Milder weather has been in
dence during the week.
Miss May Armstrong 'and Mrs. Me
Creath' have returntd from atten
ding the mijllinery opening at Tor
onto. . \
A carnival was held in the rink
Monday night. The ice was fine,
and the band furnished excellent
music and the costiunes were good.
Prizes were won as follows: Ladies’
Ally Costume, Miss'Dorothy White,
as Italy, Miss Blanche Senior, as Fr
ance; Ladies’^ Comic, 'Miss (Lulu
Martin, representing “Romantic
Jane;” Gent’s Ally 'Costume, Will
Manson, as Italy, Clyde Heaman, as
France; Gent’s Comic, M. Vincent,
as Charlie Chaplin,
race was won by W. Lawson,
special prize for “Scotch Costume1
was awardeded,, to Miss Quinn.
Messrs -F. J. Delbridge, G-. A. Ander
son and W. J. Statham were judges.
The potato
A
.>>
50 YEARS AGO
■ w
of our farmers in
preparing for
' A number
district are
In/aking.
Messrs Cobbledick and Folland
had a telephone placed in their of
fice this week.
Robins, blackbirds and meadow
larks are making their appearance
a short distance south of us.
On Friday ..evening of last week a
number of young people gathered at
the residence of Mr. Marry Bucking
ham,
were
this
sugajt
Games and other amusements
enjoyed by all. ' ■
■Harold Stade, of Stretford.Mr
who has received an infection in his
right foot owing to an injury re
ceived while playing hockey, spent
a few days at Seaforth Hospital,
Before returning to his position he
was a visitor with his parents* Mr,
and Mrs, R. F. Stade, of Zurich, ‘for
a few days last week.—-Zurich Her
ald,
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MOUNT CARMEL
Mrs. Mary Regier, of -Zurich, is
spending a couple of weeks with
her sister, Mrs. John Regier.
Mrs. Frank Radcliff, of Detroit,
returned to her home in that city
after a two-week stay with her
mother, Mrs. Ned Hall,
Ned Hall's many friends
hear that she is able
again after her re-
large turnout at the
Mrs.
will be glad to
to be around
cent illness,
There was a
hall in Mt. ’Carmel on Thursday ev
ening of last week to help the 'sec
ond Victory Loan. Dr. Hobbs Tay
lor, of Dashwood, was the guest
speaker for the evening and v Mr.
Harry Hoffman and his splendid
Quartette,- from Da'shWood, pang
many beautiful numbeys. The school
children put on a couple of good
plays which were well- received.
Mr. Earl O’Brien has been
by Mr. Gordon Ratz for the
mer months.
Mr. Gerald O’Rourke has
chased the beautiful home of Mr.
Art Willert.
Messrs. Jerome and “Gordon
O’Rourke, of London, spent the
week-end with their mother, Mrs.
Catherine O’Rourke, L
Mr. Anthony White and lady'
friend and sister. Miss- Saphronia White, -of Detroit, spent the week^
end with their mother,“Mrs. White.
Mr. Andrew Morrissey,
sor, spent the - week-end
wife and family. ;
Miss Elizabeth Miller,
don, spent the week-end
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Miller.
Mr. Justin . Mahoney, of the
R.S.A.F., of British Columbia, is
spending a week’s leave at his home
here.
Miss Frances Mahoney, of Lon
don, spent the week-end at her
home here.
Mr. and Mrs. A. McCann spent a
few days in Detroit last Week.
Mr. John Mahoney has secured
employment in London.-
The many friends of Miss Jlilda
Dietrich, R.N., will be glad to hear
that she has arrived safely in South
Africa.
31st ANNIVERSARY
Mr. and Mrs. Louis H. Rader,
of Dashwood, enjoyed a most plea
sant day on Sunday, February 22nd,
the occasion being* the .thirty-first
anniversary of their wedded, life.
During the afternoon their entire
family assembled, eight children,
some of whom are married,, with
their life partners and two grand
children, Myron 4ind Glen Rader,
About twenty were present in all.
The afternoon was fittingly spent
and a most beautiful and well-lad
en table was spread in honor of this
couple. One of the outstanding, in
cidents was that the couple at the
supper table wore the very same
Flowers or bouquets that they wore
when they were married, although
somewhat dried up in these years,
they have been carefully preserved.
The many friends of Mr, and Mrs.
Rader wish this genial couple many
more years of married life with
health and prosperity. — Zurich
Herald.
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GRANTON EGG GOES
TO ENGLISH BUYER
While Mae Lambourn was employ
ed in J, F, Barthel’s store, Gran
ton, she wrote her name and ad
dress on an egg which she candled
last September. t She forgot the in-;
cident until sh& received, a letter
written on January 7, from Mrs.
Florence Osborn, of England, say
ing she purchased the egg along with
two others from their co-operative
store, three eggs being their month
ly allowance.
The letter was very interesting
telling of them leaving their home,
in London owing to the blitz, also
that many Canadian soldiers are in
the district where she now resides.
She asked to be informed of any-
relatives in the armed forces, and
she would get in touch with them.
Miss Lambourn was very inter
ested on receiving this letter as she
has joined the R.C.A.F, Women’s
division and is awaiting a call to
report,
GRANTON—-Relatives of the late
Rev. Robert Parkinson recently at
tended a memorial service for him
in the Pentecostal Church, London.
Rev. Mr. Parkinson was lost on the
Nagi-torpedoed Canadian steam
ship Lady Hawkins.
HURONPALE WOMEN'S
INSTITUTE MEETS
The February meeting of the
Huron dale Women’s Institute was
held at the home of Mrs. W. Ker-
'nick. The meeting was opened by
the president, Mrs. Kirkland, in
the chair. A letter of thanks was
received from Alex Strang. The
Salvation Army Corps, London, sent
a letter of thanks fox* the bale of
used clothing sent them. The roll
call was answered by “A rule every
child should be taught to obey.” At
the conclusion of business Miss Net
tie Kedfiy, convener of Health and
Child Welfare, took .charge of the
program. Community singing was
led by Mrs. A. Morgan. The motto,
I “Health is the greatest earthly
blessing which man can enjoy—
without it life is but a state of suf
fering—-with it the comforts and
blessings of the human family are
preserved and perfected” was tak
en by Mrs. W. Etherington, Miss
Pearl Wood and Mrs, McFalls fa
vored with a piano duet, “The
British Empire”, Mrs,‘‘A, Morgan
gave a paper on “Foods for Health”.
The topic on “Health and Child
Welfare” was take by Mrs, Clarence
Down. “The White Cliffs of Do
ver" was sung by Miss Pearl Wood.
An instructive paper on “Common
Colds” was given by Mrs. A, Rundle;
Mrs. Harry Strung conducted a
health quiz.
The Red Cross report of work
sent in for the February packing
included: 12 pairs socks, 3 turtle
neck sweaters, 4 aero caps, 2. pairs
mitts, 3 .pairs seamen’s boots, 7
pairs heavy service socks, 1 girl’s
unit, size 8, 2 boys’ shirts, size .6, i
girl's blouse, 3 boys* shirts, 1 girl’s]
sweater, 4 girls' skirts, 4 girls’
blouses, 15 quilts.
The meeting was closed by the
singing of the National Anthem
and lunch was served by the com-:
mittee in charge.
“The community clearing house
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Brinsley W.MJS. Elects Oftem
The Brinsley Women’s Mission
ary Society held the meeting ip the
basement of the United Church,
with Rev. L. Turner presiding. The
following officers were elected for
1942: President, Mrs. Newton Was-
nidge; vice-president, Mrs. Eldon
Hodgins; secretary, Mrs. Jack Tre-
vethick; asst, secretary, Mrs. Wes.
Lewis; treasurer, Mrs. James Tro-
vethick; asst, treasurer, Mrs. Jack
Trevethick; corresponding secre
tary, Mrs. J. L. Amos; pianist, Mrs.
Dan Lewis; auditors, Mrs. David
Morley, Mrs., William Watson; group
conveners, Mrs. Fred Fenton, Miss
Wilbert Sholdice, Mrs, Dan Lewis,
Mrs, Melvin Allison.
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The Sough That Hangs On
This is the kind of a cough it is hard to get rid of,
the kind that bothers you during the day and keeps
you awake at night.
Why not get a bottle of Dr. Wood’s Norway Pine
( Syrup and see how quickly it will help to relieve you
of this coughing condition?
It acts promptly and effectively, going to the foundation of the trouble,
loosening the phlegm, soothing the irritated air passages, and stimulating
the bronchial organs,
“Dr, Wood’s” has been on the market for the past 48 years,
Price 35c a bottle; the large family size, about 3 times as much, 6Oo, at
all drug counters,
The T. Milburn Cp„ Limited, Toronto. Ont,
pur-
hired
suni-
of. Wind-
with his
of Lon-
with her
PAY LAST RESPECTS
TO CROiVARTY MAN
Funeral services were <
at Cromarty on Tuesday
of last wefek for James ■ highly respected * resident
Community Who died suddenly at
his home on Sunday| The services
at the late residence and graveside
in Cromarty Cemetery were largely
attended and were conducted by
Rev. Feter Jamieson, pastor
^Cromarty. Presbyterian Church,
wllich tile departed man was a
vout member, The pallbearers were
James Gilately, Thomas Hodgert,
Thomas L, Scott, Kenneth McKel*
lar, John McLachlan and William
M’CLachlan.
The late James Laing was born
on the 11th concession of Hibbert
township on June 20, 1868. H
married Mary' McLachlan in 1885
She died in 1898. Mr. Laing farm
ed for many years and was active
until his death. Surviving are one
son, Thomas, on the homestead:
three grandchildren; two sisters,
Mrs. James Scott, of Cromarty
Mrs, N. Gilately, of Seaforth and one
brother, John G. Laing, of Seaforth.
conducted
afternoon
S» Laing,
; of that
the
of
of
de-
^ANADIANS never shall wear the shackles
of slavery, This is the stern determination
of every man and woman in the Dominion.
But Freedom must befought for—and paid for.
Today, more weapons, more equipment are
a dire necessity. Victory Bonds will help
All those serving at the battlefronts are
relying on our support. Back them up with
Victory Bonds.
I
Remember* every Victory Bond you buy is
a sound interest-bearing investment, secured
by the nation's entire resources,,
We ought not to look back; unless
it is to derive useful lessons from
past errors and for the purpose of
profiting by dear-bou'ght experience.
Natiohal War rinahco Committee, Ottawa, Canada