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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1939-02-23, Page 5THE EXETER TIMES-ADVOCATE TH.UJWAX, l'MiKCAKY 23, lt>3» HENSALL The Huron Farmers’ Co-Operative Co., of Hensail, open the season of X939 with a full line of: Cedar Posts 1 car of Manitoulin Red Cedar; fer­ tilizer (ingredients) mixed if desir­ ed; corn and other* feeds and meals. English barbed wire and motor oil. William Pepper, Manager. 2-16-5tc The Chamber of Commerce are holding a Euchre and Dance in the Town Hall, Hensail on Wednesday, March 3st. There will be good prizes and good music, bunch provided. General admission 35c. Mrs, Idina Love is visiting with Mr. and Mrs. Geo; Gram. Miss Doreen Farquhar spent a day in London last week. Dr. W. T. Joynt and Mr. Jack Sim­ mons spent Monday in London, Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Davidson vis­ ited on Sunday with relatives in Stratford. Miss (Florence Welsh is visiting with relatives and friends in Toronto to this week, Mr. Ed. Caldwell, of Lawson, Sask, is visiting relatives and friends in and around town. Miss Kay Drysdale, of London, spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. G. M. Drysdale. Miss Myrtle Peart visited for the past week with Mr, and Mrs. John Cairns in Brucefield. We are pleased to report that Mrs. Ezra Willert is able to be out again aftei* her recent illness. Miss Helen Munn, R.N., of London spent the week-end with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Munn. Dr. Harry Joynt and friend, of Byron, spent Sunday with the form­ er’s mother Mrs. Alice Joynt. Mr. and Mrs. Ford Sparks, (London Visited- on Friday with the former s mothei* Mrs. Marjorie Sparks. Miss Eleanor Bell R. N., of Lon­ don, spent the week-end at her home on the London Road South. Mrs. Harry Horton left on Sunday for Hamilton where she will spend the week visiting with.relatives. Friday, February 24th being the World’s Day of Prayer, the service will be held in the United church. Mrs. Robert Higgins, of Exeter, was in town on Tuesday attending the funeral of the late James Dick. Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Harris and son Max, of Ailsa Craig, spent Sunday with relatives and friends in Hensali. Miss Lauretta Bell returned to her home on the ILondon Road after spending the past several weeks in London. Miss Hazel Smillie, of Atwood, spent the week-end at the home of her parents Mr. and Mrs. James Smillie. 'Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Love were in Goderich last week attending the funeral of the latter’s sister, the late Mrs. Bissett. Mr. and Mrs. Milton Stewart and Mrs. Sarah Coleman, of Seaforth, called on relatives and friends in the village, Monday. Mrs. Wesley Jones, of Stanley, spent a few days last week visiting at the home of her parents Mr. and Mrs. Fred Corbett. Mr. and Mrs. James Parkins, visit­ ed over the week-end with their son- in-law and daughter Mr. and Mrs. Cline Flynn, of London. Mr. Ed. MacTaggart, .of Tisdale, Sask., was in town visiting on Fri­ day. Mr. MacTaggart is a brother of Dr. J. A. MacTaggart. Mrs, Davidson Sr. returned to her home in Stratford On Saturday after a very pleasant visit at the home of her son Mr. W. R. Davidson. Mr. and Mrs. Herb Britton and daughters Gwen and Joan, Dublin, spent Sunday with Mrs. Hannah Workman and Miss Mabel Workman. The many friends of Mr. J. W. Bonthron are pleased to see him out again after having been confined to his room during the past week, thro' illness. Quite a number from here attended the hockey match in St. Marys Mon­ day evening, between the local play­ ers and St, Marys. Hensali were the winners. We regret to report at date of writing that Mr. Fred Hess contin­ ues to be quite ill at his home here. His many friends hope for a speedy recovery. Mr. and Mrs. Abe Bowen and Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Sweitzer and family of the Bea.ch-0’-Pines were recent visitors with relatives and friends in the vilage. Mr. and Mrs. Bert Wiseman, Mr. and Mrs. Velmore Wiseman and Doris, of St. Marys, visited Sunday with Mrs. Walks and Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Kerslake. Jack Bell, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. William Bell, Hay has been confined to his bed for the past .week, suffering from a severe attack of inflammatory rheumatism. Messrs ’Lloyd and Milton Ortwein, of London, visited over the week­ end with the Utter’s parents Mr. and Mrs. l'J. ’W. tOiiwbin, Sunday, being the o&cifeiOn of Mrs. OftWein’s birth­ day. * d*1' ’ At the Services in Carmel Presby­ terian church on Sunday Rbv. W. A. Voting, delivered fine Sermons, con­ tinuing the series of sermons oil the Shepherd’s Psalm, The Choir sang two fine anthems. r Miss Mary Stinson, the bookkeep­ er at Cook Srbs. garage was called to her home in Don don on Saturday owing to the serious illness of her mother Mrs. StinsOh, who is in Vic­ toria Hospital, 5 Rev. W. A. Young took charge of the service at Cromarty Presbyter­ ian church on Sunday in the absence of the pastor . Rev, J. Reidie, who is visiting relatives in Scotland. Rev. Mr. Young also sang a pleasing solo <!Just for Today.” The Arnold Circle of the Presby­ terian church met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John McEwan Wednes­ day night. The evening was spent in playing progressive games and a dainty lunch was served by the host­ ess. The Young People's Society, of the James Street United Church, Ex­ eter, presented a three-act drama “George in a Jam” in the basement of the United Church on Wednesday evening under the auspices of the Young People's Society. The Roy Scouts and Cubs o-f the village were very pleasantly enter­ tained to an Oyster Supper on Tues­ day evening by Dr. D. G. Steer and Rev. W. A. Young. The early part of the evening was spent in skating at the’rink and later the boys went to the home of Dr. Steer where they were served an oyster supper. The Wohelo Class of the United Church met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Lome Chapman, on Friday ev­ ening with a large attendance. The evening was spent in playing pro­ gressive games. The ladies’ prize was won by Mrs. Delbert Geiger, of Zurich and the gent’s prize by Mr. Lome Chapman. A very dainty lunch was served by the hostess. Noi-man L. Brandon, St. Marys, Dies There passed away in Victoria Hos­ pital, London on Saturday, Norman Leighton Brandon, in his 61st year. A, furniture dealer and funeral dir­ ector in St. Marys for the past thirty years. Surviving are his wife form­ erly Miss Annie Wren, of Hensali, and four daughters and two sisters. The funeral was held Saturday. Dies in Calgary Word was received here this week of the death of Arthur C. Hogarth, in his 54th year, who passed away at his home in Calgary after an ill­ ness of seven weeks, suffering from a heart condition. The deceased was Secretary-Treasurer of the Calgary Stock Exchange since 1933. He is survived by his wife formerly Miss Vera Murdock, of Hensali and three sons, Bruce, Dennis and Leonard, all of Calgary. One brother in Montreal also survives. Ladies’ Aid Meets The regular meeting of the Ladies’ Aid of Carmel Presbyterian church was held on Tuesday evening with the-vice-president Mrs. Frank Farqu­ har presiding and opened by singing a hymn followed by prayer led by Mrs. W. A. Young. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and adopted. The business was discuss­ ed and a fine musical number con­ tributed by Mrs. Young. A ten-cent tea was served at the close of the meeting. Y- P. U. The Young People’s Union of the United Church. met on Monday ev- eing. The Citizenship committee was in charge of the meeting, which was presided over by Miss Edna Saunder- cock. Miss Elva McQueen read the Scripture. The minutes of the pre­ vious meeting were read and adopt­ ed. The roll was called and another hymn sung. The business was trans­ acted by the president. Mr. Kenneth Hicks, Miss Goldie Cross favored with a piano instrumental and the topic on 'Communism and Socialism’ was very ably taken by Miss Jennie Murray. The closing was sung fol­ lowed by the Mizpah benediction. Masonic Lodge “At Home” Huron Lodge No. 224 A.F'. & A.M. held their annual ^t-Home in the Town Hall last Wednesday evening, when the brethren entertained their wives and lady friends. Mr. J. P. Bowey, W.M., of Exeter, acted as chairman over a fine program of musical numbers, contributed by the Rev. W. A. Young and Mrs. Young, Mr. and Mrs. W. A. MacLaren, Dr, I. G- Smillie, Messrs. W. B. Cross and W. O. Goodwin, Mrs. J, W. Bonthron Mrs. John Murdock, Mrs. Bryce and Mr. W. E. Dagg, of Zurich. After the program card playing was indulged in With fifteen tables playing. The prize winners were Miss Mary Mc- Kaig, of Exeter, ladies’ first; Mr. W. G, Bell, Hensali won the gent’s first prize also the prize for lone hands, Dainty refreshments were served and dancing was enjoyed to the strains of music supplied by Mrs. John Mur­ dock, Messrs. Cleve Cochrane and Ross McKay with Mr. Robert Dalry­ mple as floor manager. Diplomas and Seals Presented At the morning service in the United Church on Sunday quite a number of pupils of the Sunday School were presented’with their Sir Robert Raykeg Diplomas and Seals. The names of the pupils were an­ nounced by Dr. I. G. Sinillfe and tile presentations made by Mr. J, W. Ort- weim A quartette by four girls of Miss Irene Douglas’ Sunday School class namely Misses Ruth Brook, P. Hdnpole, Goldie Cross, and Elva Mc­ Queen was sung also an unaccom­ panied anthem by the choir entitled “This Holy Hour.” Rev. R. A, Brook delivered an excellent address per­taining to Sabbath School work. The' evening service opened with a song USED CARS Now showing the best balanced stock of used cars in our history and we believe the best VALUES DASHWOOD Dr. W. D, Bryce, L.D.S., D.D.S. dental surgeon At office in HS-rtleib Block, Dash­ wood, first three days of week and at office over the Post office, in Zu­ rich. last three days of week. Any person wishing to give a dona­ tion to the Dashwood Planing Mill Fund will kindly hand in their dona­ tions to Mr. Clayton Pfile. Mr. Wm. Kleinstiver is confined to .his home suffering from an infection in his leg. Mr. Fred Guenther is spending a few weeks with her daughter in 1037 FORD V8 COACH fully guaranteed and 5 Brand New Tires only .....................$600.00 London.J * Mrs. A, Tieman who underwent an 1936 OLDSMOBILE SIX De Lux operation in St. Joseph’s Hospital in fordor sedan with trunk. This London*- was able to be taken home motor has been gone over and on Sunday. We are pleased to report we guarantee it is not using excessive oiL Our price only .............$650.00 1934 FORD V8 DE LUX FOR­ DOR SEDAN all good tires and a car that looks and runs like new. Only ...........$395.00 1034 FORD V8 DE LUXE FOR- at.......................................$300.00 1931 PONTIAC COACH has had the best of care. All good tires. Only Mrs. A, Tieman who underwent an I $250.00 1931 CHEVROLET COACH— Above the average condition. ......................................... $165.00 1929 PLYMOUTH COACH— Newly painted and mechanic­ ally good. Our price $125.00 Several other good used cars and 7 used trucks from 1930 to 1938. Sandy Elliot Distsributor of Ford Cars, Trucks and Fordson Tractors she is improving nicely. Lenten Services commenced in the Lutheran Church on Wednesday. Miss Tillie Zimmei* returned to Detroit dn Monday after spending a week with her father who is on the sick list. A good crowd attended the dance in Tieman’s Hall on Monday night, All report a very nice time. Death of Louis Miller Louis Miller, a lifelong resident of the 14th concession of Hay Town­ ship died at his home on Sunday, February 19th following a short ill­ ness of about one week with bron­ chitis and asthma in his 68th year. He is survived by his widow, 2 sons, Urban and Allen: two brothers, Gus­ tave of the 14th concession and Ni­ cholas, of Windhurst. Sask,, and three sisters Mrs- Chares Kellar, of Dashwood; Mrs. Jacob Mrs. L. H. Rader both con. The funeral will Wednesday at his home and at Zion Lutheran Church with Rev. T. Luft officiating. Interment will be in Bronson Line (Lutheran cemetery. Willert and of the 14th be held on at 1.30 p.m, Phone 64 Exeter service at 7.15 and the usual ser­ vice at 7.30. Mrs. Lee Hedden and Mrs. Geo. Hess sang a pleasing duet. Miss Greta Lammie very ably presid­ ed at tho organ. Death of James Dick There passed away at his home on Sunday morning, James Thomas Dick in his 69 th year, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Dick, Hensali. The deceased was born on the Dick home­ stead, Hay, on which his brother George now resides and has spent his entire life iu this community, having farmed for a number of years on the London Road, south moving to Ex- eter several years ago. Mr. Dick was married to Miss Elizabeth Essay, about forty-five years ago, who sur­ vives him also three sons, Arthur, Hensali; Rex, on No. 4 Highway S., of the village and Ross, of Smithville one daugther (Alice) Mrs. Roy Web­ er predeceased him five years ago; also surviving are three brothers, George, Hensali; John, of Orillia; and Charles, of B. iC.; five sisters, Mrs. Bertha Bell, Hdnsall; Mrs. Mary Douglas, Blake; Mrs. Ida'Caldwell, of Parkside, Sask.; Mrs. Jean Caw- torpe, of Tavistock and Mrs. Sarah Tait, of Mimico. A private funeral service was conducted from his home Tuesday afternoon at 2 p.m, by Rev. W. A. Young, of Carmel Presbyter­ ian church assisted by Rev. li. A. Brook. A duet was sung by Mr. Young and Mr. Brook. Interment in Hensali Union cemetery. The pall­ bearers were; Messrs. Geo. Geddes, Albert Geddes, David Shirray, Wm. -Chapman, Hugh McEwen (Sr. R. D. Bell. attended Charles students and ELIMVILLE Miss Margaret Johns commenced her duties at the Sweitzer Hatchery at .Granton on Monday. Messrs, Hiltop and Johnny Johns Of Lucan, visited with their mother here on Sunday. The heavy rain on Sunday caused another flood around the village. The hill to the west is so icy that cars climb with difficulty, if at all, with­ out help. Mrs. Wm. Bradshaw is still in St. Joseph’s Hospital, London undergo­ ing treatment. It was Considered best not to operate. Her numerous friends sincerely hope she will re­ ceive ment No have ing. last Sunday but it is expected that school will reopen on Wendesday. much benefit from the treat­ given. more cases of scarlet fever been reported at time of wrlt- No church services were held Fiery, Itching Skin Gets Speedy Relief Here U a clean stainless penetrating* anti, aeptic now dispensed by chemists at trifling dest, that Will bring you speedy relief from the itching and distress of Eczema, Itching Toes and Feet, Rashes and skin troubles. Not only dogs this great healing antfcicptie oil promote rapid and healthy healing is open sores and wounds, but boils and sim­ ple ukert are quickly relieved and elcunh healed. In skin diseases—-the itching of Eczema is instantly stopped; the eruption.* dry up and ncale off in a very few days. The same is truo. of Barber’s Itch, Sall Rheum and other skin eruptions. You eah obtain Moont’s Emerald Oil (ful strength) in the original bottle M am modern drag store. CLANDEBOYE Miss Bernice Hodgins, of Toronto, is visiting with Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Simpson. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Simpson and Marion, Mrs. Elizabeth Simpson, Mr. and Mrs, Harold Coursey, of Lucan, spent Saturday evening with Mr. Richard Neil, Mr. and Mrs. Grant Brook .spent the week-end with Mr. and. Mrs. T. Brook. Mr. and Mrs. Lance Cobleigh and family, of Detroit, Mich, the funeral of the late Coursey. A number of High School and Ex-students of the vicinity at­ tended the “At Home” held in the Opera House in Lucan on Friday evening. Mr. William Atkins spent the week-end in London. John, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. Gil­ mour, is under the doctor’s care. . Mr. and Mrs. J as. Paton and fam­ ily spent Saturday in London. Presentation A presentation was held in honour of Mr. and Mrs. W. Simpson, who were recently married, in the school last Friday evening. The address was read by Miss Inez Hendrie, as follows: Dear Mr. and Mrs. Simpson: '“Your friends have gathered here this evening to honour you upon your recent marriage. We extend our best wishes to you, Mrs. Simp­ son, and congratulations to you, Bill upon your choice of a life partner. To you, Mrs. Simpson the com­ munity extend a very hearty wel­ come. We look forward to many happy meetings with you both in community and church work. We have found you, Bill to be a willing helper at all times. It. is our wish that you continue to take the same interest in our social activities. Again let us wish you a very long, happy and prosperous wedded life in our midst. As a token of our friendship we ask .you to accept this gift. Signed on behalf of the Community Mr. and Mrs. Simpson were pre­ sented with a studio couch, after which Mr. Simpson made a very suitable reply. Clanth'boye W. I. The February meeting Of the Clan- deboye W. I. was held in the school in the evening. The roll call was answered by “Things our Grand­ mother Did Not Have.” A paper on “Historical Research” was given by Mrs, Harvey Dundas. Milton Mc- Cullagh and Gerald Lewis favored with a piano duet. A poem “To a Patchwork Quilt” was read by Mrs. David Henry. Miss Grace Darling sang a solo. A letter telling of the beauties of Honalulu was read by Mrs. James Hall. Mrs. Andrew Pat- on read “The Old Man.” Blanche Robinson played a piano solo. Demonstration of hooked mats was won by Mrs. S. G» Hbdgins. A con­ test was won by Alice Hodgins and Mary Simpson. The March meeting •will bo held in the school with Mrs. J. Simpson and Mary Simpson con­ venors. The meeting closed with the National Anthem and lunch was served. It is estimated that it would cost close to One Billion Dollars. to abol- lih grade crossings in America. It does not require an insnrance Actu­ ary to show uS that it Would be a good investment. and a tem- Trevethick Circle CREDITON The Young People of the Crediton United Church are presenting their play “Whittlin’’ in Crediton Town Hall on Tuesday, February 28 at 3 p.m. Mr. Thomas Trevethick has re­ signed the office of Cleric of the Eleventh Division Court of Huron. Mr. Trevethick has served in that capacity for twenty years, being ap- pointed in 1918. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Gaiser spent Saturday evening at Zurich. We are glad to report that Mrs. Mary Haist is improving after her recent illness. Last Sunday a temperance pro- gramme was given in the United church Sunday School. A reading, “When th© Women Went on Strike” by Mrs. Wilfred Mack; Mrs. J. Wood- all and Mrs. F. W. Clark sang “In the Garden With Him,” perance talk by Mr. T. was enjoyed by all. Evangelical Mission The Crediton Evangelical Mission Circle met at the home of Mrs. Free­ man Moi’lock, on Monday 13th with an attendance of nineteen members and one visitor. The worship service, consisting of the Circle Song, the Scripture, roll call answered by a verse from the Bible and prayer was conducted by the president. Then followed a program consisting of a number by a quartette, the Synopsis of the Fifth Chapter of the Study- Book, a piano duet, a Valentine reading, a hymn and prayer. An in­ teresting item on the program was a talk given by Clara Gaiser about her trip to Denver, Colorado, after which she showed many interesting snaps and pictures. A Valentine contest was conducted. Then lunch was served by the committee con­ sisting of: Mrs. F’. W. Morlock, Irene Fahrner, Mrs. Fahrner and Wm. Gaiser, Jean Mountain. Y. P. U. J It Is Now Time to Order Your Chicks Make Them This Year Hogarth Chicks Qur prices are very reasonable for High Quality Chicks. See us at once about our Special Discounts for orders ye* ceived this month for delivery throughout the season, Mr. Hogarth will be glad to help you with any of your poul­ try problems. Erma evening was spent at’ Mr. and Mrs. Charles A plesant the home of Anderson on Friday when the Cred- iton United Church Y. P. U. held their regular meeting. The meeting opened with a hymn, Rev. Mr, Glad­ man led in prayei* and the Scripture lesson was read by Bryce Mack, fol­ lowed by a reading by Ted. Wright. An interesting debate was held on “Resolved that Canada need a Hit­ ler Dictatorship.” Contestants were Mr. Gladman, Nelson Lamport, Jack Galloway and Jack Anderson. Th‘e negative side won. It was decided to hold the next meeting at Mr. and Mrs. Ezra Lamport’s on March 2 The meeting was closed with the Mizpah benediction after which lunch was served. CREDITON EAST Mr. and Mrs. J. Sims and family, of Thedford, visited Sunday with the former's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Job Sims. Mr. K. J. Sims, of Exeter, spent the week-end with his brother, Mr. J, Sims, who still continues ill. Surprise Birthday Party A jolly time was spent Tuesday evening last when a number of friends and neighbors gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. William Bender in honor of Mrs. Bender’s birthday. Games were played after which a dainty lunch was s Everyone joined in wishing Bender many more birthdays. served. ; Mrs. few THAMES ROAD AND ROYS Reeve Passmore and Councillor J. Hodgert are attending a convention at Toronto on council business. Mrs. K. Quinn is visiting a days with Mrs. P, Passmore. The slippery condition of the roads have made motoring very embarras­ sing to several of our citizens the past few days. Anything from a tail­ spin to a bad stop. Mrs. A. Etherington has returned from London where her son-in-law Mr. Harry Thar has been quite ill. The Farmers’ Club held theii* so­ cial evening at the Hall Monday ev­ ening but owing to the slippery con­ dition of the roads, the attendance was not as large, nine tables being in play. Mrs. Wiseman was high lady and Mr. Stan. Coward high gent Colds and sickness have been very prevalent in our neighborhood these past few weeks. Mrs. Robt. Cann and daughter Jean are convalescing. Miss Reta Cottle is improving; Mrs. Robt. Kydd has been in bed for some i time. We hope to hear of her im­ provement Soon. Mrs. Wm. Ether­ ington is home from London Where she has been a patient for some time Mr. Wm. Cann, Mr. P. Passmore, and Lome, attended the Stratford- London hockey game at Stratford on Friday. The Day of Prayei* is being held in the Church on Friday. A successful carnival was enjoyed Friday night and well attended. Mrs. Morgan sang very acceptably at the morning service on Sunday. At the close of a fine address by the pastor on the power of prayer. Mrs. John Selves is at present vis­ iting with her mother Mrs. Htinhiii at Exeter. It is ilbt the Way you work — what you accomplish that counts, it’s WOODHAM Many attended the Bell Ringers’ concert sponsored by the Orangemen in the Woodham Hall last Friday ev­ ening and report it was splendid. On Friday of this week a banquet will he given for all who attended the Short Course together with the honorary and invited guests. The members of the W.M.S. to­ gether with the mothers of the girls that took in the short course that has been held here, were invited to an afternoon tea on Wednesday af­ ternoon of last week in the Orange Hall where a very delicious and fancy lunch was served by the girls and theii* instructors Miss Muir, of Woodstock ► and Miss Regan, of To­ ronto. Mrs. Milton Hooper was called to the home of her parents at Londes- boro, on Friday of last week owing to the serious illness of her mother. We are sorry to know that Mrs. (Rev.) Laing has been quite ill with mastoid trouble and at the time of writing her condition has improved very little, recovery. We hope for her speedy KIRKTON are glad to report that WHALEN Mrs. Wm. Morley visited recently with Mrs, Dann, in London Mr. and Mrs. Walter Gunning and Mr. Thos. Morley attended era! of the late Mr, SaJler on Wednesday. Miss Elsie Robbins, of holidayed with her mother Mrs, F. Gunning during last week. Miss Jean Morley, of Lucan, visit­ ed on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs, Wm. Morley. Mr. Clarence Gunning visited on Wednesday with Mrs. F. Squire. Mrs. Thos. Gunning gave her home on Thursday afternoon to a quilting and pot luck supper under the auspices of the W. A. A good crowd was present. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Hartwick, of Granton, were Sunday visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Arksey. Mrs. Wm. Hodgson spent several days last week with Mrs. Harold Carter, of Metropolitan. CENTRALIA the fun- at Staffa Hensali, Mr. Victoria medical We Wm. Hollingshead is improving af­ ter his recent illness. Mr. Nelson Watson is in Hospital, Loudon, taking treatment. A large number attended put on by the Anglican Young People entitled “A Ready-Ma'de Family” which was well put on. Over 100 young people taking the Short Course at Woodham, held a skating, party and dance last Thurs­ day night. The Y. P. U. held a Valentine so­ cial last Tuesday night and also en­ tertained the United Church choir of which some 40 were present. Mr. Edward Anderson and Edward Jr., of Lethbridge, spent the past week with his Mrs, Anderson Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Truman Mills, of Ft. Erie, are visiting with Mr. and Mrs. Harry Mills. Mr. and Mrs. J. C Smith, of Ex­ eter, visited with Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Smith on Monday. The occasion was their daughter’s birthday. Mr. Dave Smith, who has been off duty for the past six weeks owing | to illness, was able to return to his the play duties at the Shamrock Creamery on Tuesday. Miss Greta Pollard, who recently underwent an operation for appen­ dicitis in St. Joseph’s Hospital, Lon­ don, was able to return home on Tuesday. Mr. Charles Mc/Falls is still sick list. The Oyster Supper put on basement of the church on evening of last week proved successful ed by a play “George in a Jam” pre­ sented by young people from James Street United Church, Exeter, under the direction of Mrs. C. Walker. Be­ tween the acts Mr. Chas. Hoffman,, of Crediton, rendered some very fine: solos. On Friday afternoon of this week the World’s Day of Prayer will be observed in the schoolroom of the church at 3 p.m. All the ladies are invited to attend this service. The Home and School Club will hold their meeting for election of officers in the school ening of this week, welcome. Centralia Y. The Centralia Y. P. U. held their regular meeting on Tuesday evening with the Lucan young people as their guests. The meeting was open­ ed by the use of a hymn followed by the Lord’s Prayer, Clifford Cul- bert, the president of Lucan Y. P. U. then took charge and opened his part of the meeting with hymn 230. The Scripture lesson was read by Spencer Blair. Lena Bevington gave a reading. The meeting was favored with two quartettes, one male and one mixed. A very humorous topic was given by Rev. Mr. Johnson; Rev- ington Stanley also caused some laughs with his readings. Ivan Parks spoke on the current events of the Week. George Barnsley sang a solo and the meeting was closed with a hymn. Donald Blair the Centralia social convenor took charge of the games. After lunch was served the evening was closed with the Nation­ al Anthem. on the son Alta., aunt in the Friday very The supper was follow- KHIVA Master Kenneth Kraft who been a patient in St. Joseph’s pital, London, for the past week has returned home. Mr. Jerome O’Rourke lost a valu­ able horse ou-Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Louis 'Clarke and family and Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Wurm of Hensali, spent last Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Clarke. The Misses Loreen and Dorothy Becker, of London, spent the week­ end at their home. SHIPKA has Hos- on Friday ev- Everybody is P. u. the Ada few home of Mrs, William Gaiser returned home weeks’ visit with her report that Mr. C. from an attack of School Club heldand meeting at the school evening. The regular meeting of the Ladies’ Aid will be held Thursday, March 2nd at Ratz. Miss after a aunt Mrs. C. Hoffman, of Crediton. We are glad to Gale is recovering appendicitis. The Home their regular last Tuesday Mr. Earl Vincent had the misfor­ tune to fracture his hand. Mr. Isaac Bestard of Grand Bend, visited Monday with relatives here. Mr. Fred McPherson, of PaFkliill, visited over the week-end with rela­ tives here. The skating party which was to have heen on Tuesday evening of last week wilL be held on Wednesday evening of this week, weather per­ mitting by the Y. P. Society. Miss Lillian Lovie spent last week visiting relatives Mr. and Mrs. Spokane, Wash.; of Ft. Erie, are brother Mr. and beiner and other relatives. Mrs. Annie Brenner and Mr. and Mrs. Glen Brenner and son Billy, of Grand Bend, spent Sunday with Mr; and Mrs. Wm. Sweitzer, Special Courses in Veterinary Science and Table Service are being held at Shipka under the auspices of tho Home and School Club on the evenings of March 1st, 2nd and 3rd. The men will meet in the school and the ladies at the home of Mrs. Arthur Wobb. An invitation is extended to all interested. near Exeter. Albert Wesley, of Mrs, Geo. KOrnmel, visiting with their Mrs. Arthur Fink- “So you asked Geraldine to marry you?” Hank: “Yes, but I didn’t have any luck. She asked me if I had any pros­ pects,” “Why didn’t you tell her about your rich uncle?” Hank: “I did. Geraldine is my aunt now.”