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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1942-04-23, Page 5Page 5 THE EXETER TIMES-ADVOCATE April ,$3rd> 19# HENSALL Miss lessie Paisley, of Toronto, is a guest with Mr. and Mrs. Saia Rannie and family. Mr. Morris Tudor, of Galt, spent the week-end with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Stan Tudor. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Lammie, of Malton, visited ovex’ the week-end with Mrs. Lammie and Greta. Pte. Edward Little, of London, spent the week-end with his mother, Mrs. Minnie Little, and sister, Mrs, Jones. ; Mr. and Mrs. Ted Taman and Toni, of Listowel, were Sunday guests with Mrs. ’Charles McDonell and’ Patsy. Mr, G. C. Petty, who has been re ceiving treatment in Scott Memorial Hospital, Seaforth, is expected home this week. Mrs. Catherine Hedden and daugh ter, Mona, are visiting this week With Mr, and Mrs. Whitney Carter, at Clinton. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Plear and fam ily, of Dorchester, visited with Mrs. Flear’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Hoggarth, for the week-end, Mr. Herman Wolff, of St, Cath arines, spent the week-end with his wife and little son, Lloyd, and with his parents, Mr, and Mrs. C, Wolff. The annual divine service of the Hensall Oddfellows lodge will be held in Carmel Presbyterian church on Sunday May 3rd, at the evening service. Mrs. Charles McDonell returned home Thursday, after spending two fyeeks with her daughter and son- in-law, Mr. and Mrs. G. F. Laugh ton and family, of Toronto. Mrs. Anne Berry, who has been spending the winter ' months with her son, Wilson, manager of- the- Guarantee Trust ‘Co., Toronto, re turned home Saturday evening. Mrs. L. Simpson left Saturday for Detroit, where she will visit with her brother and sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. William D. Bonthron, and with members of her family in that city. The many friends of Jack Sim mons are pleased to see him’ able to be out again following his re cent serious illness when he was a patient at Scott Memorial Hospi tal, Seaforth, suffering from 'blood poisoning in his hand. Rev. Wm. Weir-is in Toronto this week attending sessions of the board of Sabbath schools and Young People’s societies of the Presbyter ian church in ‘Canada. Mrs. Weir, and Freddy accompanied Mr. Weir on the trip. Mr. Weir expects to attend a •meeting of the Synod of Hamilton and London. The meet ing this year is to be held in Wood- stock. Fire brqke out in the Brock re sidence on Main street, Hensall, on Sunday afternoon, starting in the chimney, and might have resulted in disastrous consequences. With a high wind prevailing, much dam age was done 'by smoke and water. Hensall fire brigade and hundreds of citizens from Hensall and dis trict responded promptly when the fire siren sounded, and rendered •most valuable assistance. On Monday evening, April 27, Mr. Russell Self, of the University of Western 'Ontario will present an il lustrated lecture on “Missionary Work Across Canada” in Carmel Presbyterian church, Hensall. The meeting will be a regular meeting of the Y.P.S., but all friends are cor dially invited to attend. The lec ture will have a touch of local in terest, inasmuch as pictures will be shown of a church that Rev. Wm. Weir helped to build in North ern Saskatchewan. The enumerators have completed their duties of compiling voters’ lists - fol* the forthcoming plebiscite vote and with appeals -being broad cast from o’ur local pulpits and ra dio stations, it is to be hoped that every known votei’ will visit the polling booth on Monday, April 27th. Every person having a vote should use their franchise. Hen sall people have shown their ap proval of the total war in their support of the first and second Vic^ tory Loans. Adam Brock and his -Columbians played to a packed house in the town hall here on Wednesday even ing last for a dance sponsored by Hensall Continuation School. It drew one of the largest crowds ever to attend k dance here. The hall presented an attractive appearance with the school colors of white and green, beautifully draped with streamers and suspended from the ceiling and caught up with rosettes on the wall. The decorating was done by the pupils of the school. Mr. Morley Sanders is principal and Miss Ruth Mcllvenna is the assistant teacher. Reel Cross Quota The local Red Cross branch has been advised that the quota al lotted to Hensall and district in the coming $9,000,000 campaign is $2,200.00 In asking for our gen erous support, the national office of the Red Cross points out that ip recent mouths the work of the society in sending parcels to prison ers of war in Axis countries has in creased tremendously, and it /Must always be kept In mind that the Red Cross is the only channel through which parcels may be sent regularly to those who were uufor- tuxiate enough to fall into enemy hands. Dians for the local cam paign are under way and the can vassers 'will be ready to make their rounds beginning Monday, May 11th. The local branch still needs some knitters to help in achieving the quota of 80 civilian sweaters re cently assigned to them. Won’t you help? Play Well Attended The three-act play, “Aunt Tillie Goes to Town”, was presented to a full house in the town hall here on Friday evening, April 17 th, by Var na Junior Farmers and Junior In stitute, sponsored by the Hensall Red Cross, It was much enjoyed^ with plenty of laughs throughout. Mi*. Carey Joynt, soloist, sang four delightful nuxnbers, “Old Man Riv er’1, “Absent”, ’ “Kasmir” and “Smiling Through” with Miss Flor ence Welsh as accompaxxist. The cast of characters was made up as follows: Tillie Trask (Aunt Tillie), who dislikes all males, Rachel Johnston;Lucinda Talbot, hex' maid,, anxious to get 'married, Julene Ste phenson; Pamela Marsh, Aunt Til lie’s charming niece, Margaret Love; Lizzie Parson, young novel ist, Eileen Hayter; Ellen Neeland, who appears suddenly, Ruth McAl lister; Ronald Howland, who al ways has an explanation, Allan (Love; Luth Lorrimer, Ronald’s wealthy employer, Anson McKinley; Mervin Tucker, who is in a peck of troixble, Harvey Keys; Charley One Lung, Chinese cook, Gordon Johns ton; Mrs. Tillie Tucker, Mervin’s aunt, Leona Webster; Dr. Hattie Bing, a chiropractor, Margaret Mc Ewan, ELIMVILLE Mr. Norman Johns, of Zion, vis ited with Mr. Bill Johns over Sun day. There have been quite a few con fined to bed with flue and sore throats in this vicinity. Mr. and Mrs. W. Routly and An na attended the Somers—Routly wedding at Kirkton on Thursday of last week. Mr. and Mrs. Hillson Whiteford, Ingersoll, visited at the lioxne of Mr. and Mrs, John Herdman on Sunday last. Messrs. Lew Woods and Bob Coates, Sr., of London, were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Jackson Woods on Sunday. L.A.C. Clarence Ford 'has been xnoved to the Bombing and Gun- nei’y School at Lethbridge, Alberta, having gx’aduated from the Air Ob servers’ School at Edmonton. Next Sunday the service will be xxi the morning. Sunday School will nxeet at 10 o’clock and preach ing service will follow at 11 o’clock. Sacrament will be administered. The following articles were made by the local Red Cross unit for ship ment this month: 2 pairs socks, 2 alternative sweaters, 4 alternative caps, 1 aero cap, 4 pairs mitts, 3 pairs sea boots, 2 wash cloths, 8 quilts, 1 nightgown, 1 dress, size 4; 1 convalescent shirt, 2 pairs pyja mas. W.M.S. Meeting «. The Eastex’ W.M.S. meeting was held at Mrs. Everett Skinner’s on Wednesday of last week. Mrs. P. Murch was in charge. The thenxe, “The Call of the Risen ‘Christ to Youth”, was followed by the de votional period carried out as given in the Missionary Monthly.. Nine members responded to the roll call with an Easter verse. Owing to the illness of the president, Mrs. Ford, Mrs. R. Batten conducted the business session. Mrs. Ford was ap pointed a delegate to the convention to be held ixx Clinton. Mrs. Clarke’s group will have charge of arrange ments for a special speakex* on Con ference Sunday. Mrs. Murch re viewed the third chaptex* of the study book. After singing hymn 249 Mrs. Battexx closed the meet ing with prayer. Red Cross Euchre and Crokinole A Red Cross progressive euchre and crokinole was held ixx the Win- chelsea school on Tuesday evening of last week. There were 12 tables of euchre and 3 tables of crokin ole. The prize-winners were: Euchre, ladies’ high, Mrs. P. Murch; gents’ high, R. E. Pooley; ladies low, Mrs. John Coward; gents’ low, Murray Stephen; lone 'hands, R. E. Pooley. Crokinole, ladies’ high, Mrs. R. E. Pooley; gents’ high, Mrs. Ralph Batten;' consolation, Mrs. Geo. Bail ey. A draw was made fox* a lovely silk quilt, Joyce Hanxnxond being the winner, but she turned it back to the Red Cross. Total receipts from the sale of quilt tickets and admission fees were about $45. Euchre Club Meets The Elimville Euchre Club, which meets weekly through the wintex* at different homes, held its final meeting fox' this season at the township hall on Thursday even ing last week, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Bell being tlie host and hostess. There were nine tables of progres sive euchre. The- winners were: Ladies’ 'high, Mrs. ‘Chas. Stephen; gents’ high, Bert Venxxer; Consola tion, Mrs. P. Pasmore and Ever ett Skinner; follow-up prizes to Mrs. E. Skinner and Emerson Penhaie; lone hands, J. Kellett. A collection has been taken at each meeting/and the president, Thos. Bell, called on the treasurer, Mrs. P. Murch, fox’ a report. Total collections amount ed to about $50, Mr. P. Passmore also gave a. short speech. All agreed they had had a good tixne this winter aS well as helping the Red Cross. BABY CHICKS A-l BABY CHICKS: Barred Rocks, White Rocks, White Leg horns, Brown Leghqrns, Jersey Black Giants; White Leghorns X Barred Rock; Sussex X New Hamp shire, Write or phono A. H. Switzer Hatchery, Granton, Ontario, A Cold Meat Supper AND LECTURE by Rev. Duncan McTavish FRIDAY, APRIL 24 • at the CREDITON UNITED CHURCH Supper served from 6 to 8 pan. Adm, Adults 40c, Children 25c Lecture only, 25 c A fancy quilt will also be sold. THAMES ROAD The weather has been cool for a few days. Some have sown early ■peas. Miss Grace Beckler was the stu dent teacher at Lunxley the past week. Miss A. Passmore was a visitor in Exeter with Mrs. Gunning during the past week. Service on Sunday will be at 7.30 pan., when the Oddfellows’ Lodge, from Exeter, will attend. Rev. and Mrs. Mail’ attended 'the memorial service for Jordan Laing at Woodham last Sunday night. Mrs. John Cann left on Sunday for Toronto, where she will spend some yme with hex’ daughter, Mrs. Merk- ley. The young ladies o'f Thames Road had a very successful night last Friday when they put on d box so cial and entertainment at the hall in Farquhar, proceeds were on be half of the Red Cross. About six ty dollax’s was sent to the Red Cross at Exeter. Allan Coward won the quilt, while Frank Taylox* sold the boxes. The Red Cross 'unit 'held theix* meeting at the church on Wednes day when the president, Mrs. Wm. Cann, presided, opening with the singing of the National Anthem. The secretary, Mrs. Bray, read the minutes of the last meeting. The business discussion was on ways and plans for an interesting event to raise- funds for their work. Two q'uilts were coxnpleted. A number from here attended the funeral services of Mrs. Reg. Preb- ble, of Ilderton, who died suddenly ixx London, early Saturday xnorning. Mrs. Prebble’s maidexi name was Jean Hamilton. Those attending were Mrs. Wisexnan, Edgar Mon teith, John Allison, Robert Kydd, Mrs. Robert9 Duncan, Mr. and Mrs. ■Chas. Borland, Mr. and Mrs. A. Mor gan, Mrs. Chas. Allison and. John Duncan. Mission Circle Meeting The regular’ monthly meeting of Thames Road Mission Circle was held at the home of Mary Borland oxx Saturday afternoon. The meet ing opened by all singing hymn 502, followed by prayer by Helen Selves. The scripture lesson was read by Mary Borland. The secretary’s re port was then. read and the roll call was taken with a good response. The treasurer’s report was given, fol lowed by the collection of the of fering. Business was then discussed and hymn 485 was sung. A herald was given by Mrs. Maix’ and the top ic for the day was read by Helen Selves. As it was the month for sewing, several of the girls were busy doing needlework. ARE YOU RUPTURED? Did You Ever Buy a Truss that Didn’t Fit? That Can’t Happen Here You are Properly Fitted by an Experienced Fitter in our Private Truss Room and Protected by a Signed, Money-Back Guarantee Your Drugs at ROBERTSON’S Phone 50 Exeter WINCHELSEA Mr. Jack Delbridge, of London, spent the week-end at his home here. Mrs. W. J. Veal visited on Sat urday with Mrs. M. .Elford, of Exe ter, Mr. Wilson Yule, of Mount Plea sant spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. John prance. Mr. Lloyd Cushman, of Chatham, spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Pooley. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Delbridge, of Exeter, spent Saturday with Mr. and Mrs. Horace Delbridge. Mr, and Mrs. George Jacques, of Exeter, visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Frank Brock. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Murch and faxnily, of London, spent Sunday with Mrs. Geo. Delbridge. Mr. and Mrs. Allen Johns, of El- imville, visited on Friday evening With Mr. and Mrs. Garnet Johns. Mr. and Mrs. Philip Murch and Marion, of Elimville, visited oxx Sun day with Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Veal. Mr. R. E. Pooley attended a dis trict zone meeting of the Canadian Legion held in Listowel oxx Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Fletcher and Audrey visited on Tuesday with Mr. and Mrs. Fred Davis of Saints- bury. Mr, Wilburn Penwarden, of Lon don, spent the past week with his cousins, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Flet cher. Mr, and Mrs. George Davis and Jean and Mr. -Lloyd Hern visited on Sunday with Ml', and Mrs, Fred Da vis, of Saintsbnry. Mastex* Kevin Delbridge is spend ing a few days this week with Ms grandparents, Mr. and Mi's, R. D, Hunter, of near Exeter. crediton Miss Clara GMser is spending a few weeks with Mr. and Mrs. Lome Gaisei', of St. Marys, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Haist spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Bal- lantyne Thompson of Science Hill. Misses Helen Keller, Alice Gard ner, Jean Murphy, Jewell Faupill and Grace Hotter, of Detroit, spent the week-end at the home of Mr. and Mrs. ‘Charles Treitz. Three of the young ladies rendered a vocal trio at the Evangelical Sunday School at last Sunday morning’s ses sion. Reel 'Cross Shipment The Red Cross Unit shipped the following articles for March: 1 girl’s skirt, 1 girl’s blouse, 1 girl’s dress, 1 girl’s pyjamas, 1 girl’s sweater, 1 boy’s pyjamas, 1 ladies’ nightgown, 5 knitted,, bonnets, 1 infant’s jack et, 1 infant’s slip, 1 flannelette bonnet; (Donations, 7 pairs shel ter slippers, 1 pair pyjamas), 5 pairs army socks, 4 pairs seamen’s socks, 2 pairs mitts, 3 aero caps, 3 alternative caps, 5 pairs sea boots, 1 sweater, 10 years; 5 turtle-neck sweaters, 13 wash cloths, 24 quilts, 3 crib covers. Mission Circle Meets The Young People’s Mission Circle of the Evangelical church met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Ratz on Monday evening, Ap ril 13th, with twenty-tliree mem bers in attendance. After* the sing ing of the creed and prayer, the president, Mrs. Lawrence Wein took charge of the business. The roll was called with the paying of the dues and the various committees gave their usual reports. The knitting committee reported an in crease of articles fox* the Red Cross for this month. After the business the following program was present ed; Hymn, '“At the Cross”; scrip ture lesson, consecration service,, vocal trio, Easter reading, presen tation of the study chapters, song and patriotic reading. A dainty lunch was served by the committee in charge, Meleeta Wein, Mrs. Earl Ratz, Mrs. Howard Tr'uemner, Ver na Wein and Mrs. Harold Fahner. Some spring seeding has already been done on some of the farms in this district. The well-tilled clay land is working over into a nice seed bed. It is anticipated that one of the largest spring crops will be sown this year, that has taken place in this section fox- many years. Presentation A number of friends and neigh bors gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Young on Thurs day evening to * honor them after theix* recent marriage. The even ing was spent in games. The fol lowing address was read by Mr. Em mery Fahnex1 and the presentation of a rug was made by Mrs. Wm. Smith, to which Mr. and Mrs. Young replied very suitably. Refreshments were served and a very pleasant evening was enjoyed by all. Fol lowing was the address:: Dear Mr. and Mrs. Young: We, your friends and neighbors of this community are gathered to gether* this evening to enjoy a so cial hour* with you, to offer our heartiest congratulations on the oc casion of youx1 marriage and to wish you both much joy and happi ness. We extend to you, Mrs. Young, a hearty welcome to oux* community. We trust you will soon find us to be your friends and that you will enjoy being in oui’ midst and shar ing with us oui’ social life and ac tivities. As a small token of our friend ship and as an expression of 'oux' very best wishes, we ask you to ac cept this gift. We hope you will never measure our feeling of good fellowship by the intrinsic value of this gift, but accept it in the same spirit in which it is given. With sincerest wishes fox* the future. —Signed on behalf of friends and neighbors. WANTED GIRLS and WOMEN FOR ESSENTIAL WAR WORK on fine precision machines. Excellent, healthy working conditions. Best wages paid. Qualification, ages from 18 to 35 years. We now have in our employ many girls who were formerly sales girls, hairdressers, stenographers models, all now are engaged in helping with the job that is to be done. YOU CAN HELP TO. APPLY Munitions Division BATA SHOE COMPANY of Carihda Limited FRANKFORD ONTARIO Note—Application forms Can be had from the Times-Advocate Office. DASHWOOD Glen Walpei', of Kitchener, spent the week-end with his parents. Miss Mildred Luft, of Toronto, spent the week-end with her par ents. Ray Guenther, who has been in Toronto for some time, has return ed home, Donald Gaiser had the misfortune to fall down a step, fracturing a bone in his ankle. Theodore Luft, of Kitchener, spent the week-end with his par ents, Rev. and Mrs, T. Luft. The Dashwood Evangelical congre gation has purchased a new Min- shall electric organ for the church. Mrs. Fred Willert, who spent the winter months with her daughters in the United States, has returned to her home here. The business people of Dashwood will observe Wednesday afternoon as a half holiday during the sum- mei’ months, beginning the first Wednesday in May. Charles Tieman, while in the bush last Thursday, climbed into a tree and fell to the ground, cutting a nasty gash in his head which ren dered him unconscious. However, we are pleased to report that he is getting along nicely. CENTRALIA Mr. Frank Conlin, who has been ill for the past few weeks, is able to be up around again. Mr. and Mrs, J. Pollard visited with Mr. and Mrs. Eldon Steeper in Parkhill on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Hubert Neil visit ed with Mr. and Mrs, W. A, Meak at Talbotville on Sunday. Mr, and Mrs. T. Pedwell, of Lions Head, were recent visitors with Mr. and Mrs. George Hicks. Mr. T. Pollock and Miss Iris Pol lock were week-end visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Lome Hicks. , Mrs. Wm. Haddock, of Lucknow, visited with Mr. and Mrs. F, Bow den for a couple of days last week. Mr. and Mrs. Hugo Theander and Douglas, of London, spent the week end with Mr. and Mrs. Harry Swartz. Mr. and Mrs. S, Henry and fam ily, of Harriston, were week-end visitors with Mr, and Mrs. Andrew Hicks, . Mrs. Lawrence Swartz and Betty Lou, of ‘Crediton, Mrs. W. Baker and Dorene, of Fairfield, spent Tues day of last week with Mr. and Mrs. Harold Lightfoot. Mr. and Mrs. George Millar and Peggy, of Mt. Morris, Mich., and Mrs. Thos. Brooks, of Clandeboye, visited on Tuesday of last week with Mr. and Mrs. J. Pollard. Mr. and Mrs. L. Hodgson, Mr. and Mrs. H. Powe and Mr. and Mrs. G. Hepburn spent Wednesday and Thursday of last week at the home of Mr. and .Mrs. W. Skelton in Lu can. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Essery and family, Mr. and Mrs. John Essery, Misses Dorothy and Mildred Hicks and Sgt,-Pilot Clifford Hicks spent a very pleasant evening with Mrs. B. Hicks and Stanley on Friday of last week. Under the auspices of the Fair- field ladies a play entitled “Uncle Josh Perkins” will be put on in Fairfield school on Friday, May 1st, by the young people of Elimville. Proceeds to go for a good cause. Dancing will follow the presenta tion of the iplay. Sgt.-Pilot Clifford Hicks, who re ceived his wings on April 9 at No. 9 Service Flying Training School at Summerside, P.E.I., has 'been on ■leave for the past week at his home neax* Centralia. On Sunday last he left foi* R.C.A.F. Station, Rock- cliffe, Ont., for subsequent posting to the 132nd Fighter Squadron, which is being organized in Can ada. Home and School Club Meeting The meeting of the 'Home and School Club in the school on.Fri day evening of last week was one of,, the highlights of the week. There was a good attendance and the meet ing opened by singing “The Maple Leaf Forever”. Rev. Merriam led in prayer. Guest singers fox* the evening were Marie and Earl Hey wood and Jim Taylor, of Exeter. These numbers were greatly apprec iated by everyone. Miss Alnxa Ratz and Mr. Johns gave a very interest ing and worthwhile discussion on “What the Teachei’ in a Community Expects of the Parents”. Miss Ratz took the teacher’s side and Mr. Johns that of the parents. Isabelle Blair gave a reading. A hearty vote of thanks was extended to all who took part in the programme by Mrs. James Blair. It was decided that the May meeting be in charge of the men. KIRKTON Mr. Wib Williams, ot Woodstock, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. John Williams. Mr. and Mrs. I. N< Marshall were Sunday guests with Mr. and Mrs. Lome Marshall, Loudon. Mrs. Wm. Lankin and Miss Bertha Lankin spent a few days with Mr. and Mrs. I. N. Marshall this week. Rev. C. James, of London, a for mer rector of St. Paul’s church, visited with friends in the village on Hr id ay. Mr. John O’Brien, who Is quite sick at time of writing, was taken to Stratford General Hospital on Saturday. Mrs. O. Challagham, (nee Doris Sawyer) and little daughters, of Ht. Stanley, have moved into the house which was the property of the late Mr. and Mrs. Jas. McCurdy. Miss Elizabeth Shier received word that her sister, Mrs. Sam; Doupe, who is in her 93rd year, fell from her ehair, breaking her hip. Mrs. Doupe is at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Lloyd Walkom, NOTICE!HI :JU K rRhnnni 'lit String Bean Growers... Under present war conditions with restrictions on gasoline and tires, this Company has decided to run a truck through the following districts, Crediton, Grand Bend, Dashwood, Hensall, Zurich and St. Joseph, for the purpose of picking up String Beans, also allowing sjnall growers who have been unable to grow through the lack of transportation. Central points in these districts for delivery will be allocated later. New growers wishing contracts please phone No, 28, Exeter or write. Canadian Canners Limited Branch 100 * Exeter, Ont, Opportunity is Knocking j but not our used cars • __________ i J 1942 PLYMOUTH DeLUXE SPECIAL SEDAN, 4-door, low [ mileage. A real price. < 1940 PLYMOUTH COACH, excellent tires, radio and heat- I er, runs perfectly. 1939 FORD 4-door DeLUXE SEDAN, spotless, owned by one owner. „ 1 1938 PLYMOUTH SEDAN, excellent tires and motor, good family car, 1934 FORD SEDAN, good tires, real cheap car. '■ iW.e are offering these cars at a real sacrifice. Owing to the I fact that we will not be having any new cars, prospective j buyers should see these at once. i For Sale— Pair of doors 9 ft. wide with rollers and track. ’’ ________ ' STEWART BROS.________I Exeter, Ontario i Munro. Word has been received of the death of Mrs. Gertrude Lane, daugh ter of the late Mr., and Mrs. Reuben Shier, a former resident of Kirkton district, now of Colonsay, Sask. Mrs. Lane and hex’ sister, Elizabeth Shier, visited in and around the vil lage this past fall. Box Social The A.Y.P.A. of St. Pauls clxurch, Kirkton, held a box social Friday evening. A very entertaining pro gram was , enjoyed, consisting of solos, piano duets, recitations, etc. Mr. Reuben Switzer auctioned the boxes and the sum of $16.'00 was realized. Special Service A special service of prayer was held at St. Paul’s Anglican church on Sunday evening by 'Canon James, in memory of Pilot Officer Ander son, brothei* of Mrs. Theron Creevy, who was reported missing a few weeks ago and also for the boys Of oux* community who have joined ac tive service. Special hymns were sung by the choir. Mrs. Geo. Hall ( rendered a very fine solo especially for the occasion. CROMARTY Wilfred Scott, of Camp Borden, spent the week-end at his home here. Mrs. S. A. Miller has returned af ter spending the winter months in, Stratford. Mr. Robt. Hamilton visited re cently with Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Hunkin, of Belmore. Mr. -and Mrs. Alf Miller, of To ronto, together with Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Millei*, of Stratford, visited with Mrs. S. A. Miller on Sunday. Miss Currie, who spent the win ter months in Toronto, arrived home last week. She was accompanied by her sister, Mrs. Tufford, who intends remaining at home, as she has given up hex* position. Beautiful flowers were placed in the church on Sunday last to com memorate the death of Thomas Couper, which took place a year ago. Tommy, as he was called, en listed in the alt force and was not long overseas when the sad event took place in England. He was giv en a military funeral and the hymns which were sung at his burial were sung on Sunday last. His mother' and brother, of Toronto, were pre sent on Sunday at the service. WHALEN Mr. Clare Hazelwood left for Belleville, where he is employed in war work. Miss Lois/Newman, of St. Marys, visited over the week-end with Mary Johnson. Mrs. Percy Foster, of St. Marys, spent several days during last week with Mrs. E. Foster. Miss Eunice Parkinson, who spent the wintex- months in London, has returned to her home for some time. Friends are sorry to learn of the illness of Beverly Foster, son of Mr. and Mrs. E. Foster. Miss Nairn is in attendance. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Arksey, Aud rey and Jean, were Sunday visiters of Mr. and Mrs. John Thomson, near Centralia. Mrs. Roy Neil, ef Detroit, is vis iting for a few days with Mrs. Hil ton Ogden and also Mr. Ogden, who is a patient in Victoria Hospital. Mr. and Mrs, John Morkin arriv ed home last week after spending the past four months, at Lake Al fred, Florida, and West Palm Beach. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Hamilton and family, of Woodham, moved last week onto .the farin' formerly owned and occupied by the late Jas. Ship- ley. We welcome them to our midst. Mr. and Mrs. George Millson and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Squire, Shirley and Ronald were recent visitors of Mr. and Mrs. 'O. Millson, of Pros pect Hil-1, the occasion being, their 25th wedding anniversary. Turkey Eggs Hatebed Poults for Sale We are Hatching Turkeys this season (No Chicks). Our incubators are set fov proper Turkey Hatching* We shall be. setting every Monday until the end of June or later. Reserve your space now* IL E. Pooley R.R. 1 Woodham Ptae 14-7, KMto