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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1942-09-24, Page 5•a V THE EXETER TIMES-ADVOCATE, THURSDAY MORNING, SEPTEMBER 24th, 1942 *< 1 ■< ■4 . 4 J i 4. A < HENSALL Reported Missing—Now yJMSQUCI'.-, Mr. Ernie Chipchase received word during the p$st week that his brother, Pte. John Chipchase, who was reported missing .after the Pieppe raid has now been reported a prisoner of war in Germany* Bte. Chipchase went overseas in 194Q with the motorcycle squad of the Highland Light infantry of HamiN ton. He was, well known in this dis­trict, haying worked for a time with ......Mr, Wm* Kyle, of Kippen. Bte* ’ Cnipchase, whose parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Chipchase, reside in, Aylmer, has three other brothers serving, overseas. Church Notes On account of the Chiselhurst an­ niversary the evening service at Hensail United Church will be with- , drawn on September 27.The morning service at Hensajl United church at 11 a,m. will have a special significance when the members of the Sunday School will . unite with the congregation in the observance of the annual Rally Day. The anniversary services of the Chiselhurst United Church will be » held on Sunday, September 27 at 2.30 in the afternoon and 7*30 in the evening. The Rev* David .Wren-. M.A,, B.D,, of Central UnitedChurch Stratford, will be the guest preacher. Chiselhurst church" is ’ Mr. Wren’s home church arid, he will ■ be warmly welcomed by a large number of friends. The annual Harvest Home thanks-' -• giving services of St. Baul’s Angli- . can Church was held on Bunday, September 20, The church w.as beautifully decorated for the oc- • casion with flowers, fruit arid vege- ; tables,The guest speaker for the morning service was Rev. E, Grigg, returned missionary from Burma, ‘ who gave a splendid' address* in• keeping- with the spirit of thankful­ ness. The choir rendered special music, led by Miss -Ethel Clark at the organ. Bob Cameron sang a .lovely solo, ’.For the Beauty of the Earth”. The morning anthem was “Bless the Lord”, in which the solo part was taken by Mrs. Robert Dal­rymple. At the evening service the sneaker was Squadron Leader the- Rev. F. F. Crankshaw, padre of the * Centralia airport. Rev, -Crankshaw is an able speaker and his address was an impressive one. Mrs. Rob­inson and Miss Ethel Clark sang a beautiful duet, "Thanks be to God", The anthem by the choir was "And God Said Let tho Earth”, special solo -parts, being taken by' Mrs. W. O. Goodwin and Mr. John Henderson. There was a good at­tendance of members and visitors present.- Death of Alexander Buchanan Mr. Alexander Buchanan, pro­ minent resident of Hensail, died, sud­denly in Scott Memorial Hospital, bearortn late Monday afternoon. His. death came as quite a shock to his .relatives and friends. About two weeks ago Mb*, Buchanan-suf­ fered a fall frorii the embankment of his’ barn, which resulted in a badly fractured leg* He.was doing as well as could be expected, and his recovery was looked for up uh* til the time of his death. Mr,. Bu- chanah. who was severity years of ■age, “had spent most of 'his life in and around Hensail and. was a val­ued member of Hensail United Church and an elder of the church. He. had a quiet, retiring manner, but his wise counsel will be missed- both in the home and among his as­sociates in the church. He was uri- married and is survived by his mother, Mrs. Buchanan, three bro­thers, Sam, of -Saskatchewan: John D„ of the London Life Insurance Company, London and William, at home; another brother, George, was killed in the West some years ago. Three sisters also survive, Margar­ et, of Hensail; Mary, who is super­intendent of the General Hospital at Niagara Falls and Jessie, wife of George Armstrong, warden of Huron County; one. nephew, Keith Buchanan, of the R.C.A.F. at Arn- prior. Public service from the home in Hensall was held on Wednesday afternoon at 2 p.m. conducted by Rev-. R. A. Brook, of Hensall Un­ ited Church and interment was made in Hensall Union Cemetery. Pot Luck Supper A delightful time was spent at the home of Mrs. Wm. Weir on Wed­ nesday evening of last week,, when the Hensall Women’s Institute held a pot luck supper. Mrs. Jas. A. Baterson was co-hostess and there was a good attendance of members as well ris .a number of guests, Fol- ' lowing a -delicious supper the meet­ ing came to order with the presi­ dent, Miss Gladys Luker, in the chair. After the singing of the In­ stitute Ode followed by the Lord’s Prayer in unison, the minutes of the previous meeting were read by the secretary, Mrs. Ken Hicks. The roll call was answered by a Scotch joke and caused a good deal of amuse­ ment. A period of business was held and - among other items the jam-making project was discussed. Up-to-date1 between twelve and thirteen hundred pounds have been made and it is expected that before long the quota of sixteen hundred pounds will be reached. The pre- sident read a letter from Pte, Johw Chipchase which was one ,of a num- her received by her* from the 'boys Overseas, J expressing ,r ripprfeiatibu for* ^itcels,: etc. • The letter from ’Pte. Chipchase was written before the Pieppe raid as since that time JUe has“ been listed as missing. Mrs. R...J* Moore re-^ cently of Lindsay, and* a former secretary-treasurer, was present, and during - the evening expressed her pleasure at being invited to spend another evening with the institute, the progress of which she had al­ ways Mrs, ected tests test,. judges, Mrs, Weir and Mrs. Caslor drawing' partner's face, Hicks and Mrs,, Albert knocking over cans, captained, ’by Mrs. W. O. Goodwin and Miss Beryl Pfaff, Miss Pfaff’s side being the winners. During the evening a plea­ sant event took place when Mrs, Norman Stanlake and Mrs, Lorne Elder,- recent brides and valued members, were asked to come for­ ward ‘and were presented with love­ ly gifts, the honors being done by Miss Gladys Luker and Miss Pfaff. The following address was read: Dear Friends, Mabel and Gladys: We, your fellow members of the Hensail .Women’s Institute, desire to express to’you our realization of the great loss we have sustained in the removal’ of -two members. Your wise helpful ’services will be 'ed at our'meetings. As l'ble expression of our we ask you to accept these gifts which we trust you will receive in the very hearty spirit in which they are presented, coupled with our very best wishes for you future health and. ^happiness. Signpd on behalf of the Women’s Institute, watched through the press. Weir and Mrs, Paterson dir- a period of games and con- as follows: Doll dressing con- winner, Mrs. Laird MipkleJ i Mrs, Ken ■Shirray; such valued counsel and ■greatly miss- a more tang- appreciation, Gladys Luker The October meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. C, Cook, with Miss Greta* Lammie "•as co-hostess, The theme will be historical re­ search and also a special grand­ mothers’ meeting. At the close of the Wednesday evening meeting' a vote of thanks was moved to Mrs. Weir for the use of her home and to Mrs. Paterson for her assistance. CREDITON.EAST , Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Heatherley, of "London, spent Friday with Mr. and Mrs. Wm.» Motz. , ■" Mr. ' And Mrs. Stephen Glanville spent Sunday with the former’s par­ ents, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Glah- ville, near Exeter, , , Miss Beverley Neil spent a few days with her grandmother, Mrs., Rachael Sims, in Exeter. Mr. and Mrs. Wm."Heatherley and Mrs. Wm, Motz visited on Friday with Mr. and Mrs. Jack Meisner,- near Dashwood. Quite a number ..from here took in Exeter Fair last Thursday. Mrs. Job Sims is confined to .her home with an attack of shingles. BRINSLEY Thanksgiving services, are to held at St. Mary’s church on Sunday next, Sept. 27. Special music is being prepared. . Mr. Fred Neil is on the sick list. We hope for a speedy recovery. Rally Day services are to be held in the United church on Sunday, September 27. Neighbors and friends gathered at thejiome of Mr. and Mrs. Aaron Scott1 arid presented the bride and groom, Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Scott, with a studio couch. On Thursday the" United church was well filled with spectators to see the wedding of Myrtle Neil and, Orville Sutherland. Rev. L, H. Turner performed the ■ceremony, The Women’s Institute met at West McGillivray on Wednesday. Mrs. Malcolm Allison, the president, presided. Mrs. Callahan, the dis­ trict president, was present and gave a talk on the Institute work. Mary Rosser, of Ailsa Craig, is visiting her sister, Mrs. Joseph Amos. The lecture given by Rev. Duncan McTavish on "What Do You Make ■of It” was very well attended. be ELJMVIIULE CREDITON L.A.C, Hlgiu .Skiuuer left fest' n Sgt. Gerald England; oL the T^mday for an Atlantic His (RAkA.t Betawawa, spent the week- feany friehds ■ will wish him good Jack in the future. Miss Janet Hodgert, of Seafpyth, visited with her cousin, Miss Isa­ bel Cooper, last week. Mis. E, Carscaddep is visiting her husband, Gnr. JU’. Carscaddep, at petawawa apd Ottawa. * Gnr< Reg McDonald, of Betawawa and Mrs. McDonald, of Exeter, were aj; Mr. Everett Skinner’s recently. Laurie Stephen, of Sky Har- spent the week-end at the of his parents, Mr, and Mrs. Stephen, Mr, hour, home Chas. Mrs, Hy, Murch, Sr., Mrs, Smith and daughter, Jaqueline, Mrs. H. Murch, Jr,, and Lonnie, of Lon­ don, visited on- Friday with Mr. P. Murch. Mr. and Mrs. Wellington Bell and daughters, Miss Mildred Bell, of De­ troit, and Miss Florence Bell, of To­ ronto, visited last week at the home of their parents, Mr. and Mrs, Thos. Bell and also attended' the funeral of their sister, Mrs. Sam Miller’, at Dashwood. Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Johns at­ tended the funeral of Mrs. Johns’ sister-in-law, Mrs, W. Bosnell, in Toronto on Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Bosnell have vj'sited here on many occasions, The name of Spr, Fergus Dono­ hue appeared in the casualty- list on Saturday as "missing” after the Dieppe raid. He is a brother-in- law of Mrs. Hubert Heywood, his wife being formerly Mjss Frances Bibby, of Kirkton. On Monday of lshst week the W.M.S. was hostess to the W.A. and Baby Band at the church, Mrs.' Al­ vin Pym presiding, After singing "Happy the Home”, all joined in the Lord’s prayer, Mrs. Dickey read the Scripture, parts of Matthew 18th and 19th chapters. The sub­ ject for roll call was the name of the first minister remembered, Min­ utes were read and adopted. Little Anna Routly sang very nicely "Jq- sus Loves Me”; Mrs. (Rev.) Mair •introduced the new stilly book with the first chapiter, "The Church in our Community”, which was very interesting^ “When Mothers of Sa­ lem” was next sung and Miss Ruth Skinner gave" an interesting read­ ing, "The Little Blue Ticket”. Mrs. Will Elford closed the meeting with prayer, after the singing of “When He Cometh”. Lunch was served at the close and an orange given each child present. end at. his home. Mrs, L, England, Ruth and Gerald sjient Sunday in Chatham V’ith 'Coyporal L» England. -Pte. Wallace Fahner, of Chatham, spent the week-end at liis home. w Pte, "Tustin’' Fahner, of Barrle- field, is spending a week’s leave at his honie. - , Miss Shirley Fahner, of London, spent the week-end with her par­ ents, Mr< and Mrs, Herb Fahner, Mr, and Mrs. Russel Clark and Glenn, of Detroit, and Mr, Victor Kestle and Janet, of Exeter, were week-end visitors with Mr. and Mrs. F. W, Clark. Mr. and Mrs, John -Smith cele­ brated their 54th wedding anniver­sary- on Sunday, September 20, All of the family were present and en­joyed a wedding dinner served at Both Mr, and Mrs, are enjoying fairly goodthe home, Both Mr, and Smith < health, C.G.LT. to Meet meeting of the C.G.I.T, of SHIPKA Successful Anniversary Services Shipka United Church, "a constit­ uent of the Crediton circuit, was smiled' upon iby the Weatherman *The the Crediton United church will be held at eight o’clock on Friday eve­ ning, September 25, at the home of Mrs. Herb Mitchell, A corn roast will be held after the meeting. The evening service in Crediton United church, Sunday, Sept. 27, will be withdrawn. A Rally Day service will be held in the morning at which all members of the congre­ gation are expected .to attend. The sermon will be’preached by the min­ ister., , . 5 Huron, Presbytery to Meet at Crediton The United church, Crediton, will be host to the Huron Presbytery of the London Conference ed Church of Canada September 25, when, chairmanship of the Wilson, sessions will commence at 9.30 a.m. Associated with the chair­ man will be the Rev. W. A. Bren­ ner, secretary, of Seaforth," giving direction and counsel. Distinguish­ ed visitors adorning the meeting of this Church Court will be the Rey. Murrary Stuart of Colborne St. Un­ ited Church, London, president of the London Conference; the Rev. Duncan McTavish, Conference Con­ vener of the Missionary and Main­ tenance Fund land the Rev. G. A. Williams, of Toronto, field secretary of the Fund, The laity is cordial­ ly invited to attend these sessions. At this session of Presbytery the newly-inducted ministers will be introduced to the, Church Court. The mid-day meal will be sponsor­ ed by the Women’s Association the church. You are invited to of the Unit- on Friday, under the Rev. Hugh tend. of at- ' ■ KIRKTON Mrs.- Mary Edwards, of Mt. Stubborn Cases of Constipation Those who keep U mass t of impurity pent up m their bodies, day after day, instead of having it removed as nature intended, at least Once in every twenty-four^ hours, in­ variably suffer from constipation. 4 The UBO of cheap, harsh purgatives will never get you any where as they only aggravate the trouble and in­ jure the delicate mucous lining Of the bowels, and are very Jiablo to causo piles. ■ • , If constipated take Milburn’s Laxa-Livcr Pills and have a natural movement of the bowels. They do not gripe, weaken and sicken. m> muiy laxatives do. «■ MKtra®a <X, LMQ Toronto, HARPLEY Visitors With >Mi\ and Mrs. Love over Sunday were Mrs. Joseph. Hickey and Mrs. Elmer Lawson, of Miss Hazel Frost, Who staying with Mrs. Joseph at present visiting with her parents in Lucan. ■ Mrs. Austin Hayter spent a few days during the past week in Lon­ don. ' Mr. spent Colin Mr.- .... Friday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Robert Murray. Wm. and and Mr. Mr. Crediton. has been Hickey is and Mrs, Willard Forbes Sunday with Mr. • and Mrs. Love. and Mrs, Wes Mellin spent Boogy—-"You look down-hearted, old mat. What ate yott worried abouStf’A Woogy—-"My future*” Boogy—*l‘What makes your future ■Seem SO hopeless?” Woogy—-"My past/’*6, Mrs.- Mary Edwards, of Mt. For- , est, spent the past week with her when a beautiful day unfolded it- cousin, Miss Beatrice Loupe, self, bringing more than capacity i Mrs. S. Tufts has returned to her eonsrree-atinne! thp occasion beina home in the village after a month’s congregations, tne occasion oeing. holiday with Mr> and Mrs> Harold anniversary day. Not only, did it Tufts, of Toronto.'"celebrate another birthday in its,- Mr.’ Edwin Tufts left Monday for noble tradition,- but the day also Strattori, where he' .is attending marked the ro-oiening ot the church, g,0™*1 Sclloo!' We' ™h hlm every having been closed-while the process Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Gray and of renovating was being carried Mr. Harold Tufts all^ returned ^to through. Great “credit is —. — . the officials of the church who car-1 _____ ,, ________ ried through this project to com- family, of Detroit, were weelc-eud pletion.^ The work itself aws admir- quests with Mr. R. .Dobson...Ki., nr,, rdar i Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Fletcher wereably executed by Mr. Heib Fahr- ,gunday guests With Mr. and Mrs. ner, of Crediton, who gave much Thos. Ballantyne of Thames Road, time and artistry to its claims. I Mr-, and Mrs. J. P. O’Callahan and The Rev. Reba Hern, . B.A., of Stratford^Jspent Sunday Varna, presented two inspiring and challenging sermons, which could not have failed to lead her listen­ ers to the claims of Christ. The rapt attention accorded her was evidence of her success in this par­ ticular. The minister and officials of the church extended to Miss Hern their thanks for her services of the day. * The choir, under the leadership of Miss Pearl Keys, added much to the beauty and worshipfulness of the service. Four anthems, two at* each service, were rendered. The minister, the Rev. Lawrence H. Turner, sang two solos entitled “The Prayer Perfect” and "I Come to Thee”, rendering a duet in associa­ tion with Miss Hern entitled "Nail­ ed to the Cross”. For the solos and duet,-Mrs. Lawrence H. Turner pre­ sided at the piano.. Many, friends from the sister con­ gregations of Crediton and Brins­ ley, were in evidence as were wor­ shippers from Dashwood, Grand Bend ’and other neighboring Com­ munities. , The church was -beauti­ fully bedecked With flowers, lend­ ing chatm and ‘ dighity to the en­ hanced beauty of the church, For such a day with its inspiration We render thanks to God and accept with gratitude the challenge which eVokes a continued obedience and discipleship to Christ. ■'rtno tn Toronto this past week to resume u ' their duties as teachers. Mr. and Mrs. W. Blatchford and with Mrs. O’Callaghan.Mr. and Mrs. E,. B’ush and daugh­ ter and Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Cluff, Don and Paul, of Kitchener, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. J. Cluff and I. N, Marshall.Mr. and MrS. A. Paul', of St. Marys, were Sunday guests with Mr. and Mrs. B. Humphreys.Mrs. Wm. Lankin and Miss Bertha Lankin, of Granton, spent part ofc the past week with Mrs. I. N. Mar­ shall. • and Mrs. Gordon Calfas and Sarnia, spent the week- Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Labour Shortage... The common cold is a big* factor ’ in iost time from your work —-Start soon to talve——— Nyal Vita Vim capsules—they will keep you on the job DASHWOOD . Mr. and Mrs. Sol. Kipfer, of Iowa, visited with Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Kipfer last-week. " Miss Catharine Finkbeiner, who has been visiting in Sarnia, has re­turned to her home. Her sister, Mrs. Humble, returned with her and spent a few days with Mrs. R. Goetz, Mr,family, of end with Schatz. . Mrs. W. -.... ....... .....visiting with her parents, Mr. Mrs. Henry Krueger, has returned to her home in Kitchener. Mr, and Mrs* Harold Kellerman and Mrs. Currie spent the week-end in Toronto. .Miss Onieda Restemeyer, R.N., of London, spent the Week-end with her patents, Mr. and ‘ Restemeyer.Rev. C. Becker was speaker at anniversary Stratford last Sunday. Mrs. Susan Merner with her daughter in present, I.:.. . and Mr Nancv Tavistock.Mr. and and Mrs. and Mrs spent the here, _ «,« -Mrs, Eugene Tieman. Zinkhan, who has been and Mrs. Otto the guest services in is visiting Clinton at Mr. and Mrs. T, Harry Hoffman and Mrs. M. Tieman and were Sunday visitors in Mrs. Archie Bender, Mr. Elmer Zimmer Gibson, all of week-end With Your Drugs at ROBERTSON ’S Phone BO * Exeter and Mr. Toronto, relatives __ ______ who has spent the summer with her parents in Barrie, has returned and is Vis­ iting with Mrs. Mary Tieman. • wRev. and Mrs, T. Luft and Mr. and Mrs. Biesenthal are spending a week With friends at PetaWaWa.Mr. Richard Willert is confined to his bed. being suddenly strick­en bv a stroke on (Friday morning and is in a serious condition.Rev. and Mrs. C, Becker are visit­ing with relatives iri Mildmay this week. CENTRAUA Miss Pearl Merriam, who has spent the summer at Muskoka; re- io her nome here last wees, Mrs, Sid Andrews, of London, was a week-end guest with Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Hodgson,Mrs, George Flynn returned home Friday, having spent the past couple of weeks with her son* Mr. and Mrs. Cecil ‘Flynn, at Port Colborne.Mrs. Norman Mitchell,■ who under­ went a serious operation last week at Victoria Hospital, London. 1st imuroving nicely^ - ,Misses Pear) and May Merriam are attending Western University dt London.Mrs. Geo. Thompson, of Preston, is visiting with Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Hodgson. Mrs, Garfield Steeper, of Green­way. and Mrs, De La Farr, of De­troit, visited on Tuesday of this week with Mr, and Mrs, *" ” ' Mr, . London, spentGeorge Flynn.Miss Bernice London, spent a week with *her ___I , ... Mrs. Frank Conlin.Miss Mildred Elliott, R.N.. of nia. visited last week with her par­ents, Mr, and Mrs, Murray Elliott.Choir practice will be held on Friday night of this week at 8 o'clock. The choir is now starting to practise for the anniversary. Will all members and anyone else who will come and help, please be out oil Friday night, now, and we must work, Red! Cross The September Centralia Red Cross Unit was held in the basement of the church on Tuesday afternoon of last week with 11 members and visitors present, During the quilting of one quilt, the business part of the meeting was held. In the absence of both the president and the vice-president, Mrs. R. Anderson was elected to take the chair for the meeting which was opened with the singing of the National Anthem, after which all repeated in unison the prayer on the prayer card. The minutes of the last meeting were read and opted. It was moved by Mrs. Hicks and seconded by Mrs. Bowden that we do away with lunch at our Red Cross meetings for the duration of the war. It was moved by Mrs. Willis and second­ ed by Mrs. Boyes that we send the remainder of the sugar beet money to the Salvation Army for war work.' A volunteer was asked for to take the display of articles to the Exeter Fair, to leave them in the hands of some one in town. It was moved by Mrs. A, Hicks, seconded by Mrs. Willis, that we continue to give 10 cents at each meeting just the same as when lunch Was served. The meeting was closed by all re- peatihg the Mizpah benediction. » The following is the list of ar­ ticles sent: 3 pairs sock, 2 pairs mitts, 2 pairs gloves, 2 tuck-ins, 1 girl’s sweater, 1 man’s sweater, 2 girls’ 3 and Mrs, Thos, Sunday Ken Hod- Flynn, of With Mrs. R.N.,Conlin, Ji , couple of days parents, Mr. Summer is over all get down to Meeting ' • „ meeting of the ad- A. W. the ’ units, 2 quilts,’. 2 co.t quilts, girls’ dresses. ? THAMES ROAD Bert Gardiner returned to To­ ronto on Monday after spending a few weeks at home. Sacrament services next Sunday at Thames Road. Rev. Harold and. Mrs. Wright and family, of Sparta, were visitors at the manse on Saturday. Rev. and Mrs. Mair were in Belle­ ville. this week. Bruce Mair has College, Belleville, in Arts. Mrs. John Cann, Toronto, is doing as well as can be expected. Miller, Sr., of Napanee; will the fall and winter at. the of his son, Mr. Charles Mil- gone to to take who is Albert a year still in Mr. spend home ler. and Mrs. Haberer Zurich. She moved her husband to Zurich in where she has resided ever Mr. Haberer predeceased ago. She was a Peter’s LutheranSt, her mother, Mrs. three sis­ are Dashwood Catherine Willert, Mrs. MRS. SUSANNA HABERER PASSES AWAY AT ZURICH Mrs. Susanna Haberer, widow of Peter Haberer, died Saturday at her home in Zurich in her .62nd year. Mrs, Haberer was born in Hay Township and was married in 1911, after which Mr farmed near with 1919, since, her seven years member of Church. Surviving Jacob Rader ters, Mrs. L. Kraft, of Dashwood; Mrs. Clara Decker, of Zurich; four, brothers, William Rader, Zurich; Lewis and Fred Rader, Dashwood; Theodore Rader, Hay Township. A private funeral -service was held from the home oil Monday, fol­ lowed by a public tuneful service in St. Peter's Lutheran Church. Rev. E. Heinrich officiated. Interment was in the Lutheran Church Ceme­ tery,Goshen Line, ■;£4* ENGAGEMENT and Mrs* Robert ThomsonMr. of * Kippen, announce the engage­ ment of their' .daughter, Myrtle, to Mr, Robert Stokes, son of Mrs. Frank Stokes, of London, and the late Mr, Frank Stokes, the "wedding to take place September * Your Last Chance This is your fest week to get your Exeter Lions Club tickets Frees at the Buron Lumber Cejripmhy* These tickets are for the-draw on the $300.00 fe Cash to be given away on October 1st and 1942. The management will, give one epupoti FREE with every $10.00 in ensh1 received, be it OLD ok now eeeewofei geed for this week only- Offer closes September 26th, 1942, Huron Lumber Co. Ltd. A. £ SWEITZER, Manager A* Don’t Miss the Frolic • , MISSION WORKERS MEET AT EXETER .Progress Reported., at. Rally , of Huron Fi'esbyterial W.M.S. The fall rally of Huron Presiby- terial Women’s Missionary Society was held in Caven Presbyterian Church, Exeter, qn Tuesday, Sep­ tember 15 th, with a good represen­ tation from the different organiza­ tions in the Presbyterial. The president, Mrs, Hugh Jack, of Seaforth, welcomed the delegates and introduced the guest speakers, MSss Ada Adams, Mission Band specialist and former missionary in Formosa, and Miss Frieda Mat­ thews, W.M.S. field secretary. At the morning session Miss E, Somerville and Mrs. A. Taylor, ofe Goderich senior auxiliary, were in charge of .the devotional period, and Mrs. W. ’Sillery extended a cor­ dial welcome on behalf of. the Exe­ ter auxiliary. . , , . The Presbyterial treasurer, Mrs.' T. Swan, Smith, of-Seaforth,* report­ ed an increase" to date of ?11G.»O7 over last year and hoped; this.'-ineant that the allocation would be reached at the end of the year. ... A survey of the work'in 'the past five years was made -by-Jthe^various secretaries, led by Misk^WatthWs. During-the discussion wLich follow­ ed, many helpful suggestions were given. •" , Departmental Reports ■In the treasurer’s department, free-will offerings are still found to be the best way to meet the alloca­ tion, * . -j; M ■■• ' - / m ' • Mission Band leaders’? need more help and encouragement, and the senior auxiliaries "call’’ do a great deal to help in this work. To increase the ipteiest in G.G. I.T. work it was suggested that girls from the country attending the col- Iegiates might -be invited" to attend C.G.I.T. meetings. : . The supply department has in­ troduced a new method,-and is-ask­ ing for cash instead 6f materials. These will be boqght Wholesale at the nearest centre,) saving approxi­ mately $1,000 for freight charges. With the enrolment-*of-women* in the armed forces there is a call.for the women’s magazines that were rejected hitherto; the'library depart­ ment would welcome good re'ading material of all kinds .for,.m-.en„,and Women in the armed forces. The literature department urges the need of the right-’kind.-<»f read­ ing in the home. “We lifer "ntuch of propaganda; let us. see that we spreah the right kind.” The subscription list for the G-lad Tidings has increased, dnd an "'even larger number is hoped for next year, The home helpers has shown a steady growth and a num­ ber have become active - members of the Society, Several auxiliaries have Special contributions at regular intervals for life memberships and this makes a valuable addition to the funds of the -Society. A large increase was reported in the visits made in the welcome- and welfare department. Exeter has a committee of twd women ffofe\ each church, who arrange for hospital­ ity in the evenings and at week-ends for girls in camp, who aye a long distance from home, piece of work and' ated. Greetings from tery were brought “*lsy Rev. Galloway, of Exeter and the morn­ ing session was 'brought to. a close with prayer by M-rs. Jack, . j Aftcmioon Session The devotional period at the open­ ing of the afternoon session was charge of Mrs. E. Ward, Mrs. Snider and Mrs, Clihtbh three conferences; (4) "What Con­ stitutes a good W.M.S. Meeting?” led by Mrs. J, Kerr, of Seaforth; •(2) "The study ef*the stvdy Bdbk”, led by Miss E., Somerville, of God­ erich; (3) "How to Get New Mem­ bers,” Jed by Miss F. Matthews, of Toronto. ' ’'*s This is a tine greatly appreci- Huron Presby- Jolui in J, of This was followed by G. Robertson Forty-five minutes was allowed/, for discussion, then the finding of. each group was brought to the* meeting. Many helpful suggestions? were brought forward which should? lead to bettei* programs,, more in­ teresting meetings, and an increased membership in the near future, Mission. Band Work . Miss Adams gave a splendid ad­ dress and stressed the importance of Mission Band work if there are to be missionary-minded congregations in days to come. Interesting stor­ ies were told of work among the children in Canada and Formosa. Suggestions were given that have proved helpful in solving many prob­ lems, and the speaker urged more wholehearted support of (Mission Band leaders by the members of the W.M.S. “Juvenile delinquency is increas­ ing,” said the speaker, "and the church must do something about it. If we wish to do a good piece of work for the Master, there could be nothing finer than helping to mold the lives of the children into the pattern that He has set before us.” The offering was received and de­ dicated by Mrs. Jack. Prayers were offered by Mrs. C. Hudson, of Hen­ sail, Mrs.. J. H„ Barnett, of Goder­ ich, and Mrs. J. Thompson, of Sea- - forth. Musical numbers by mem­ bers Of the Exeter auxiliary, accom­ panied by Mrs. Cochrane, and a duet by two members of the Mission Band, Joyce Simmons and Pearl Kirk, with Mrs. Simmons as accompanist,' were much enjoyed. The question of tne amalgamation of the Presbyteries of Huron and Maitland was discussed and the general feeling was against the idea at the tation The mittee Lane, thanks ers, to lightful lunch served at noon; the session of Caven church, and to Rev. Galloway as representative of the Presbytery, and an expression of. sympathy was tendered to all the members who had suffered bereave­ ment. The meeting closed, with the sing­ ing of a hymn and prayer offered by Mrs. Jack. ■present time when transpor- is such a problem; report of the was presented ■of -Goderich. was tendered the Exeter ladies for the de- to courtesy com- by Mrs*. D. J. A vote of to the speak- Evening Meeting The devotional period at the eve­ ning meeting was in charge of -God­ erich Arthur Circle. Mrs. H. Orr read the Scripture lesson and pray­ er was offered by Mrs. W. Reid. A fine musical number was presented by the Margaret Larkin 'C.-G.I.T. group, of Seaforth. The offering was received and dedicated by Miss M. Lane, of Goderich. The guest speaker for the evening was Miss-. F. Matthews, W.M.S. field secre­ tary who stressed the need for more' Workers if the Presbyterian Church is to meet the challenge in the Peace River district. Work has been opened in a number of places, but there is an urgent need for more workers if it is to be carried on. A vivid word picture Was given of the life of a deaconess. "There are problems and difficulties 'hi times,” said the speaker, “but these are forgotten in the joy that is found in helping those who are often in sore need of a work of encourage­ ment and cheer. The harvest is truly great, but the laborers are few.” Miss B. Pfaff, of Hensail, express­ ed the thanks of the members for the splendid address given by Miss Matthews, and the meeting closed with prayer and the singing of the National Anthem. Time Table Changes ■ , EFFECTIVE J SUNDAY SEPT,, 27, 1942 Full information fix>rii agents Cianadiatt National Rlys.