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Home My WebLink AboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1939-09-21, Page 5THE EXETER TIMES-ADVOCATE utobspay, sijtemio at, tm HENSALL Miss Nellie Boyle R.N., of Toron to, is visiting with relatives h;ere.,w<> Mr. Harold Sherritt, of visited with Mr. and Mrs. Sherritt on Sunday. Mr. Milton Boyle, of spent the week-end visiting and friends here. Miss Enid Parkins has accepted a position with Mr. A. W, Kerslake in his produce store. Miss Vera McVicar was the week end guest at the home of Mr, and Mrs. G. M. Drysdale. Mrs, Madison, nee Hazel Hudson, ■of Toronto, is holidaying with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Hudson. Miss Helen Glenn, of spent the week-end at the home of and Mrs. G. Glenn, Cline Flynn, of Lon- week-end with the Mr. and Mrs. James Dundas, Thomas Toronto, relatives London, few her and her parents Mr. Mr, and Mrs. don, spent the latter’s parents Parkins. Miss Sarah Manson underwent an operation for appendicitis in Scott Memorial! Hospital, Seaforth, this week. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Glenn and Mr. and Mrs. John Shepherd visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Young at Lakeside, Mrs, George Walker spent a days this week visiting with son-in-law and daughter Mr. Mrs. Geo. Gould in Clinton. The W. M. S. of the United church will hold a sale of home-cooking in Bonthron & Drysdale’s store on Sat urday afternoon September 23rd. Mr. and Mrs. Don Rigby and little daughter Donna, of Blenheim, are holidaying with Mrs, Rigby’s par ents Mr. and Mrs. Stewart McQueen Mrs. Kate Bengough, who has been confined to her room for the past week owing to illness is very much improved and able to be out again. Mrs. (Ted) Taman, who has been spending the past several months with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Chas. McDonell left last week to make her home in ListoAvel. Rev. John Sutherland M.A., Tor onto, conducted services in Carmel Presbyterian Church on Sunday. The choir sang two beautiful anthems. Rev. L. Ernest Gosselin, of Victoria Harbour will conduct the services next Sunday. Rally Day Services Largely Attended Rally Day services were held in the United church on Sunday morn ing presided over by Mr. Clarence Smillie. The Scripture lesson was read by Mr. Robt. Passmore and Rev. R. A. Brook led in .prayer. Short addresses were given by the following “Better Sabbath School Attendance” was given by Mr. Edi son Forest; “Better Collections'* by Mr. Carry Joynt and ‘'Better Attend ance” by Miss Ruth Brook. A chil dren’s choir sang appropriate verses after each address. Miss Elva' Mc Queen gave an interesting address on “The Great Sheaf.” Mr. Lome Elder formerly of Montreal and now of Toronto, contributed a pleasing solo “The Sunlight Land.” .Rev. R. A. Brook delivered a very inspiring address on “The Church School Moves Forward.” Miss Greta Lammie A.T.C.M. .presided at the organ. At the evening service Mr. W. O. Good win contributed a solo. Fine Weather Draws Record Crowd To Hensall School Fair Fair H8lth, slipper race, Muriel Rowe, Dorothy MacDougall, Mina McEwen, Norma Deitz; boys.’ shoe race, Jimmie Row cliffe, jack Stapleton, Donald Shep- •-herd, "-----1‘ ' --- race, man, boys' 3 legged rape, John Meer and Bob Cook, Harry Smith and Stewart Adkins, Billy Bouche and Rosa Jinks girls’ 3 legged race, Mina McEwen and Thelma Parker, Dorothy Mc Dougall and Jeqn Cann, Mabel Fair burn and Wanda Tuckey, Lenore Mornington and Shirley Hedden. Prize List Grain, Roots, Vegetables & Flowers Oats, Banner variety, Grant Smith, George Beer; Oats, any variety, G. Beer, Jean Triebner, Grant Smith, Jack Cooper; Barley O.A.C., Patsy M*itchell, Bobby Taylor; Barley any variety, Joyce Corbett, Jimimie Mc Gregor; Soy Beans, O.A.C., Orville Taylor; Sweet Corn, Ronald Moir, Harvey Dignan, Gordon Munn, Grant Triebner; Field Beans, Harold Cald well, Donald Mouseau, Earl Soldan, Mona Pymn; Mangels^ Doris Kerch er, Beverley Morgan, Arnold Camp bell, Earl Stanlake; Turnips, Leita Kinsman, Howard Dayman, Freddie Taylor, Bi’uce Glenn; * Beets, Shirley Caldwell, Ruth Dawson, Norma Smith, Ross Kennedy; Carrots, Jack Adkins, John Sangster, Harry Smith, Anne Luther; Onions, Douglas Cook Marlen Thompson, Donald Munn, Betty Moir; Parsnips, Lauretta Rei chert, Betty Mickle, Donald McKin non, Norma Deitz.. 'Sugar Beets, Kenneth Campbell; Pumpkin, Wanda Tuckey, Ross Ker cher, Donna Parker, Francis Lastell; Squash, Jack Lavender, Eleanor Dawson, Billy Colenian, Helen Wolfe Asters, Ross Kercher, Ronald Mc Kinnon, Patsy Mitchell, Olive Schil be; Zinnias, Mildred Brock, Billy Mickle, Shirley Wolfe, Grant Mor gan; African Marigolds, Jimmie Rowcliffe, Eleanor Venner, Ross Pepper, Harry Smith; Calendulas, Jack Kinsman, Nona Pyim, Donald Shepherd, -Betty Mickle; French Marigolds, Laura Sangster, Marjorie Dalrymple, Malcolm Kirkland, El mer Campbell; Pinks, June Clark, Doris Buchanan, Anile Luther, Don ald Hedden; Scabiosa, Audrey Camp bel], Mona Hedden, Joyce Broderick, Marion Greene; Snapdragons, Alice Wren, Howard Dayman, Doris Ker cher, Phyllis Dougall; Petunias, J. | Triebner, Mabel Selves, Mae Taylor; Stocks, Harry Armstrong, McEwen; Gladioli, Billy Betty Mickle, Jean Cann, Douglas Cook; Dahlias, Beverley Moore, Mar jorie Dalrymple, Mildred Brock, Jennie Jolly; Dining table bouquet, Mabel Selves, Jennie Chapman, Mar garet Cann Eleanor Cook; Living room bouquet, Ross Kennedy, Betty Mickle, Janeth Simpson, June Ken nedy; bouquet of wild flowers, Mina McEwan, Beverley Moore, Marguer ite Moore, Aileen Munn; Mangels, Jack Kinsman, Stewart Adkins, Ma bel Selves, Jimmie Chapman; Pota toes any variety, named, Mary Kins man, Ross Corbett, Patsy Mitchell, Ross Kercher; Potatoes, any late variety, Mary Kinsman, -.Shirley Wolfe, Ronald Moir, Anne Luther; Turnips, Shirley Thompson, Jimmie McGregor, Thelma Taylor, Ellis Northcott; Tomatoes, Delhine Jack- son, Lenore Normington, Donna Mc Ewen, Billy Mickle; Pumpkin, Ron ald Stephan, Doreen Campbell, Jack Adkins, Billy Coleman; Cabbage, C. Fee, Beverley Moore, Ellis North cott, Shirley Kernick; Winter Wheat Doris Kercher, "Ross Kercher, Jenny Jolly, Stewart Adkins; Field Peas, Ross Kennedy, June Kennedy; Early Oats, Ross Kennedy, June Kennedy, Dorothy McDougall, Eleanor Dawson Plate of five Northern Spy Apples, Bobby Traquair, Patsy Mitchell, Wanda Tuckey, Billy Clarke; Plate of five Snow Apples, Stewart Adkins Ruth Dawson, Ronald MacArthur, Mae Taylor! Plate of five McIntosh Apples,' Billy Clark, Eleanor Daw son; Plate of five Apples, any var iety, Donald Mousseau, Thelma Tay lor, Grant MacLean, Jean Arm strong; Plate of five pears, Donald Grant .Gordon Campbell; girls' shoe Mabel Fairburn, Letia Kins- Norma Deitz, Laura Sangster; Jimmie Howard Dorothy Janeth Claude Blowes, Miss Beryl Pfaff, Hensail F. Whitmore, S.S. 10 Campbell S.S. 2 Hay, man, Gordon Munn. Pets, Billy Campbell, Mabel Fair bairn, Norma Sangster, Betty Munn; bird pets,. Ross Kercher, Sangster, Grant Triebner, Dayman; best dressed doll, McNaughton, Alice Wren, Simpson, L. Moore; Schools in par ade were Mr. M. Ellis, Miss Public School; Usborne, Miss Miss L. Wright >S.S. 3 Hay, Miss M, Grieve S.S. 10 Hay> Miss Jean Mc Queen S.'S. 1 Tuckersmith, Miss Mc Naughton S.S. No. 10 Tuckersmith; weed naming, Jean Cann, Bobby Taylor, Jim Clark, Phyllis Dougall; Naming live stock pictures, Ronald Gordon Campbell, H. Arm- Elearior Dawson, Beverley Harry Smith. Alpine Mickle, various a num- The Hensall annual School held on Monday, September was a marked success owing to fine weather and was the largest attend ed fair of any year. The exhibits were splendid and could not be sur passed for quality in number. A parade was formed in front of the Town Hall at 1.30 p.m. with several rural schools .participating, mention of the schools will be found in the prize list, and marched to the school grounds headed by the Hensall Citi zens Band led by Mr. George Grant. A feature of the afternoon was ex ercises and sports by the different schools directed by their teachers. There was also ber of vocal choruses by various schools directed by their teachers, Mr. Sam Rennie and Mr. W. R. Goulding. Inspector Beacom of Goderich, was in charge of the afternoon’s exercises and was de lighted with the splendid response. All those taking part are to be con gratulated for their efforts in mak ing the fair such a splendid success. In the morning after the exhibits were placed, races and sports were held for the boys and girls with the following results: Girls six and under, Claudette Blowes, Hazel Smith, Jean McAllis ter; girls 7 and 8, Betty Moir, Fran cis Lostell, Lois Pym; girls 9 and 10 Marjorie Parker, Ruth Hess, Luta Kinsman; girls over 13, Helen Park er, Joyce Corbett, Muriel Rowe; boys 6 and under, Ronald McKinnon, Bil ly Green, Grant McGregor; boys 7 and 8, Billy Mickle, Grant Morgan, Jimmie McGregor; boys 9 and 10, Mervyn Stephan, Roy Hedden, Geo. Beer; boys 11 and 12, Ronald Ste phan, Donald Shepherd, Billy Dou che, Jack Stapleton; boys 13 and over, Harvey Armstrong, Gordon 'Munn, Bobby Taylor, Kenneth Noakes. Boys wheelbarrow race, Harry Armstrong and Gordon Munn, Billy Campbell and Ronald Moir, John Beer and Jimmie Rowcliffe, Bruce Green and BOverley. Morgan; girls* music MacArthur, Billy Mickle, Triebner, Patsy Mitchell. Poultry N. H. R. cockerel, Billy Tuckey, Jean Caldwell, Wanda Tuckey, Shir ley Caldwell; N. H. R. pullet, Billy Tuckey, Harold Campbell, Jean Caldwell, Wanda Tuckey; N. H. R. hen, Donald MacArthur, Jack Clark; B. P. R. cockerel, Ray Clarke, Shir ley Thomson, Phyllis Dougall, Patsy Mitchell; B. P. R. pullet, Hannah Pepper, Thomson, Grant Triebner; B. P. R. hen, Olive ■Schilbe, Shirley Thomson; W. L. cockerel, Beverley Morgan, Bloss Pepper; Billie Bushbie; W. L. pullet, Bloss Pepper, Beverley Mor gan Thelma Taylor; W. L. hen, M. Rowe, Thelma. Taylor; pair ducks, Howard Dayman, Billy Coleman, B. Pepper, Audrey Elder; pair geese, Stewart Adkins; brown eggs, Mal colm Kirkland, Doris Kercher, Don- ‘•ald Munn, Bruce Glenn; white eggs, Malcolm Kirkland, Grant Triebner, Howard Dayman, Billy Coleman; Live Stock Beef type calf, Bruce Glenn, jack Kinsman, Beverley Morgan; Dairy type calf, Harry Armstrong, Donald Munn; Showmanship by exhibitor in class 62 and 63, Bruce Glenn, Jack Kinsman, Donald Munn, Harry ‘‘Armstrong; Market wether lamb, Bruce Glenn; Showmanship! by ex hibitors in classes 65 and 66, Bruce Glenn; Pr. Bacon Type Hogs, Bruce Glenn, Donald Mousseau, J. Kins- B. P. R. pullet, Hannah Billy Coleman, Shirley and Zu* Mr. DASHWOOD Dr. W. D. Bryce, L.D.S., D.D.S. DENTAL SURGEON At office in Hartieib Block, Dash wood, first three days of week ' at office over the Post Office, in rich, last three days of week, Mr. and Mrs. D. Tieman and and Mrs. Mervyn Tieman and Nancy Ann were Sunday visitors in Toronto Mrs. D. Tieman remaining for a week [with her daughter Mrs. H. Cook. I Miss Verna Birk and brother Leo nard of Guelph, were week-end vis itors here, I M>r, and Mrs. Ezra Tieman left on 'Monday for Kingston where they 'will visit their son Captain Eugene and Mrs. Tieman. I Mr. Sam Witzel, of Toronto, vis ited with his mother Mrs. Witzel on Stephen, strong; Morgan, The judges were Miss Watt, Clin- Tuesday? ton, agricultural representative se-1 cetary; J. C. Shearer, agricultural representative, Clinton, Elmer Far- rish, Bab McKercher, Seaforth, 'On Monday evening September 25th a concert in connection with the school will be held in the Hen sall Town Hall and will consist of Thursday. pnblic speaking, spelling match, re- 1" _ ______ citations, vocal music and any musi- and Mr, and Mrs, Ernest Rader re cal instrument, there will be no ad- j turned home last week after a very mission charge to this concert. 1 ’ ........................ | Mrs. AUemang and two daughters [of St. Clemens, spent the week-end with her daughter Restemeyer. Mrs. P. Mclsaac W. Kleinstiver and ited with relatives Mr. and Mrs. E. and Willis, Mrs. Mrs. Witzel vis- in Milverton on Mr, and Mrs. Henry Restemeyer '*’’1 iM MMMNN M— CREDITON Samuel Lamport and daugh- Mr. re- two Mr. ter Marguerite left Friday to visit relatives in the Canadian West, the latter going on to Vancouver, San Francisco and Long Beach, Calif., where she will spend some time with her sister and brother-in-law^ and Mrs. Richard L. Vaughan. Miss Marguerite Guettinger turned home after spending weeks in Chicago, Mr. and Mrs. Garnet Sweitzer, of New York, are holidaying with rela tives in the community. iMiss Irene Fahner returned home after spending two weeks at Minnow Lake. Curry Givens spent the week-end in Windsor. Bob Blackwell, of Brantford, spent the week-end in the village. At a congregational meeting of the Evangelical Church recently the annual Fowl Supper was cancelled fqj' this year. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Kuhn and daughter, Margaret, and Mrs. Mary iRoeszler, visited over the week-end with the latter’s sisters, Mrs. Annie Haist at Huron Heights, and Mrs. George Cook at Camlachie. On Rally Day a good program was given in the United 'Church Sunday School to’ a large attend ance. Pupils of the school gave the Scripture lesson, led in prayer and took up the offering. A story “The Spirit of the iGreat Chief” was given by . Ted Wright. Mrs. Trevethick’s class sang, “Jesus Wants Me for a Sunbeam.” A fine address was giv en by Mrs. Wilfred Mack outlining | the duties of superintendent, teach- 1 ers and scholars in order to successful school. The pupils Galloway’s class sang, “Tell Story of Jesus.” Sacrament of the Lord’s will be observed in the I have a of Mrs. Me the of Hensail, a have charge of Witzel, of. Kit- Mrs. E. Witzel, visitors at the Wednesday and Thursday * Music will be furnished by the Exeter Band I,pleasant trip with relatives in Bad [Axe, Mich. | Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Restemeyer I and Mr. and Mrs. William spent Wednesday in London. TRIALS OF SPEED 2.28 and 2.22 Trot ox1 Pace — Furse $100 Every Heat a Race — $40, $80, $20, $10 Five per cent, to Enter to be paid at one o’clock. Horses eligible day of race. Hors es at Owners’ Risk. GIRLS’ FOOT RACE 12 and Under — 75c, 50c, 25c BOY’S BICYCLE RACE 16 and under, First Prize, Bicyle Tire or Fountain Pen; Second 75c; Third, 50c. Ziler GIRLS’ BICYCLE RACE Half Mile — 75c, 50c, 25c CENTRAL1A Mrs, L. Mills, of Woodham, visit ed for a couple of days with Mr. and 1 Mrs. ,H. Mills. I Mrs. B. Cook is visiting her dau- 'ghter Mrs. B. Doherty at Aylmer. Mr. and Mrs. Lambert, of Palmer ston, were Sunday visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Dave Smith. Miss Watkins has been engaged as teacher in the school here. She be gan teaching on Monday of week. Mrs. Calfass and daughter, Saskatchewan are visiting with I former’s sister Mrs. M. Sleamon. Mr. and Mrs. Ewart Powe and .Teddy, of London, were Sunday vis itors with Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Skel ton. I Mr. and Mrs. Walter Spencer Jewel, of’St. Thomas, visited Wednesday of last week with and Mrs. H. Mills. Mrs. Hedden, Mrs. Carson daughters were week-end SCHOOL PARADE AND DRILL Children will line up at Exeter School and par ade to Grounds headed by the Band Ten minutes allowed for drill, .$4, S3, $2 Foal Club to be Judged at 1 p.m. Alex Rhode offers $7, $5, $3, $2 for the best Three Bacon Hogs. All Hogs in Competition will be Judged Live and Dressed Weight, 100 Points for each and will be taken to Hamil ton Night of Fair and paid for at Market Prices. Grafton & Co., London, Donate Silver Tray for Best Team on Grounds. this of the and on Mr. and _____ visitors 'with Mrs. Lawson at Crediton. ' The opening meeting of the Home and School Club will be held on Thursday, September 2 8 in the school with Dr. Cowen, of Exeter, as special speaker and several mus ical numbers. Everybody welcome. I On Sunday eyening September 24 , the members of the Women’s Assoc iation are presenting their sacred drama “Living With Christ” in the church here. Special music will be ■provided by the choir. Mr. Harry fHoffman and Mrs. M. Tieman, i Dashwood, will be the soloists the evening. The ladies of the sociation are hoping for a good tendance at this service. of for as- at- Mills’ Super-Sound System will be Used Clown and Juggler will Entertain Admission 25c; Children 15c, Cars 25c WM, COATES, President R. N. CREECH, Treasurer CLARK FISHER, Secretary Old Time Dance in the Arena at Night McNICHOL’S ORCHESTRA rs THAMES ROAD ZION gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Johnson on Tuesday even ing and spent a most enjoyable so cial time. Mr. John Hazelwood was chairman for the evening. The pro gram consisted of readings, musical numbers also an address by the chairman. Mr. D. A. Johnson and Mr. Thos. Gunning. Miss Maida Mor ley read an address after which a decorated carriage with cream and red kitchenware was drawn into the presence of the bride-elect by Mary Johnson and Ola Morley. After the numerous .parcels had been un wrapped and Mabel had thanked all for the Wedding bells. The pupils of Lumley school were busy Monday with their School Fair, at Hensall, carrying off a goodly number of prizes. A shower of miscellaneous articles was held on Tuesday evening at the home of Miss Hazel Williams. A pro gram was arranged and lunch serv ed by the hostess for Miss Wilhem- ina Ferguson whose marriage takes place on Saturday. There was frost Sunday night but not sufficient to damage severely. Miss Fussee, a returned mission ary from India entertained' Roy’s W. M. S. Wednesday evening with her lantern pictures of that country. Mrs. Hugh Taylor, of Toronto, will be a guest speaker in the near future here. Mr. Leonard Harris spent a days in London recently with mother and brother. Mr. Cliff Allen has purchased farm formerly occupied by Mr. Geo. Chambers. Mr. and Mrs. Passmore with Mrs. Gunning, spent Sunday with friends at Whalen. Mr. Douglas Gill, of Grand Bend, was a recent soloist at morning ser vices here rendering “The Holy Hour.” Mr. John Bolton is under Dr. Dun- lo.p’s care at present. We wish him a good recovery. Beans, quite the days. the gifts, lunch was served by ladies. GRAND BEND Mrs. Wm. Patterson and son War ren, have gone on a motor trip to Battleford to visit with Mrs. Pat terson’s sister, Mrs. Champain. Mr, and Mrs. Gorden Ulens and Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Holt visited in St. Marys on Sunday. Mr. Abner Mollard has left for Watrous, Sask., to visit friends. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Oliver visited in St. Marys last Sunday. Mr. Bep Yeo, of Detroit, spent the ’week-end with his sister Miss Mary j Yeo. I Mr. and Mrs. Walter Statten vis ited in Stratford on Sunday. | Mr. and Mrs. Glen Brenner have : gone on a visit to Hudson, motoring ; by way of U.S.A, through Winnipeg. I The School Fail’ drew a large ■ crowd also an ideal day by the 1 weather man. I Mr. Erwin Holt has commenced •j harvesting his broom corn field, it : being one of the largest adventures in this neighborhood. M. the ELIMVILLE The W. A. met at the home Mrs. Chas. Stephen on Thursday last with an attendance of over 20. I The ladies decided to hold a supper next month. | Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Bosnell and (Miss Roberta, Toronto, were week end visitors at Mr. and Mrs. Wes. Johns. I Rally Day service was held last Sunday morning in this church. Mr. Alvin Pym had charge of the service and Rev. Mair gave a good address and also told a story for the chil dren. story choir • ber. ent.I The Young People’s Union held a weiner roast on 'pit as the first son. | Mr. and Mrs. Anna visited Mr. and Mrs. Ken Hogg at Thorndale on Sunday. | Mr. E. J. Avery, of St. ■ was a " Horne I (Mr. I of Supper United Church on Sunday evening next and on Sunday, October 1st. Anniversary Services will be held. Rev. R. C. Copeland, of Exeter, will be the guest speaker in the morning ana Rev. R. A. Brook, former pastor will the evening service. Mr. and Mrs. H. chener and Mr. and o.f Tavistock were home of Mr. and Mrs. E. Lamport. ■Miss Gertrude LaVigne and Miss Elsie Langdown, of Windsor and Miss Peggy Wright, of West McGil livray, are visiting for a few days with’ Mr. and Mrs. A. King. Mrs. F. W. Clark spent the week end in- Detroit. iMr. Garnet Sweitzer, of New York, who is visiting in this community is putting on a ^moving picture show in the Town Hall on Saturday evening. Pictures will be shown of the World’s Fair, the King’s visit, and other interesting scenes. Everybody welcome. The First Frost Early risers on Monday morning the season’s first frost. While severe enough to do any dam-.Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Bell and Mr. to garden produce or crops it nevertheless, hard enough to Mr. Howard Johns read the from the Program leaflet. The also sang an appropriate num- A good congregation was pres- Monday in Skinner’s meeting of the sea- Wm. Routly and few his the their price and yield, are topic of conversation these KHIVA W. . Thomas, guest of Mr. and Mrs. Wes. on Sunday last. and Mrs. Sam Hannah, Sea forth, were visitors on Sunday withsaw not age was cover roots and grass with fall’s first coat of white. .and Mrs. Chas. Stehen. • Rev. Mr. Peters, of Varna, and Mrs. Howard Hunter were callers at Mr. Wm. Routley’s on Monday of this week. SHIPKA a number from here attend- London Western Fair last Quite ed the week. Mr. L. Shroeder has returned home after a few days’ visit with relatives in London. Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Clark and Do ris, of Varna, were Sunday visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Keyes. Mr, and Mrs. Ed, McCormick, Mrs. W. Cairn, Mrs. John Keyes, of London and Mrs. Sharpe, of Exeter visited Sunday with relatives here. Mrs. W. Jones, of Crediton, is vis iting a few days with her sister Mrs, Thos. Keyes. CHISELHURST Mr. and Mrs. Dave McLeod daughter visited with Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Venner on Sunday. The weekly meeting of the Y.P.U. held their meeting in the basement of the church on Tuesday evening of last week. The meeting opened and A number from here attended London Fair last week. ? Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Lippert spent Thursday last with relatives in Mel bourne. Mr. and Mrs. Louis Clarke and family visited Sunday last with Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Clarke. Mr. and Mrs. Pius Dietrich spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Milford Ayotte, near Birr. Miss Leona McCann left last week for London where she St. Joseph’s Hospital training. We wish success. Mr. and Mrs. Ben Crediton, visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Lippert. Miss Rita Dietrich left last week for Chatham, where she will attend college. Mrs. William Sadler, of Staffa, spent Saturday w-ith her daughter Mrs. Angus Earl. Mr. and Mrs. James Earl visited Mr. Ray McDonald, of Hensall, on Sunday who was seriously injured by a horse. Wedding bells are ringing in Zion. Misses Irene and Anna Brock spent the week-end with their cousin Miss June Hodgins of London. . Mrs. Melville Hern spent several days last week with her sister Mrs. Harvey Parkinson. A number from here attended the Western Fail* last week. Mr. and Mrs.- Charles Kerslake, Howard and Josie, Mrs. M. Arm strong, of London, also Mrs. John Taylor, Mrs. McTavish and Mrs. England called on friends in neighborhood. Zion W. M. S. The September meeting of the M. S. was held at the home of Mrs. Ephriam Hern with the president in charge of the business. The meeting opened with a hymn. Mrs. M. Hern then led in prayer. Thirteen mem bers answered the roll call. The min utes of the last meeting were read and adopted. The invitation t-o vis it with the James Street Society in [October was accepted. It was moved that as many as possible try to at tend the convention to be held in Granton. Mrs. Norman Brock then took charge. Mrs. Melville Hern gave a reading “Our Friend the Af rican.” followed with prayer. A reading by Mrs. Wellington Brock. A vocal solo by Mrs. Elgin Hern. The Scripture Lesson was read by Mrs. Tom Hern. We sang hymn 192. A reading by MPS-. Norman Brock. Lawrene Hern favored with a piano solo. We sang hymn 18 and Mrs. Warren Brock closed the meeting with prayer, will enter as nurse-in- Leona every Fletcher, of WHALEN Mr. and Mrs.' George Millson spent last week with Mr. and Mrs. Caleb Millson, of London. The W. are being en’s home Mr. and __ ___ to, were recent , callers of Mr. and Mrs. F. Squire. Mr, and Mrs. Thos. Gunning were Sunday visitors of Mr. and Mrs. G. Baron, of St. Marys. Bride-Elect Presented About forty friends and neighbors of Miss Mabel Elliott, bride-elect, A. and W. M. S. meetings held at Mrs. Milne Pull on Wednesday afternoon. Mrs. Art Allen, of Toron- Mr. BRINSLEY and Mrs. Ken. Sholdiee are all smiles—It’s a daughter. Rev. Mr. Harrison, of Lucan, oc cupied the pul.pit in St. Marys church on Sunday last. Mr. Martin and Mr. Harrison exchanged pulpits. The school fair is to be held this week on the United church grounds. In 193 8 an area of 4,300 acres of land at Vai Marie and Eastend, in Saskatchewan much of which was considered useless before being brought under irrigation as a part of the program of Prairie Farm Re habilitation, produced 200,000 bu shels of grain, 5,000 tons of straw J and a large quantity of hay. I by singing hymn No. 33, after which J the Lord’s prayer Was repeated in ; unison. The minutes of the last meeting were read and the roll call answered. Benson iStonemah then i favored with a piano instrumental. The Scripture lesson was read by Maude McLean. Hymn 252 was ■ sung and a very interesting topic i was given by Rev. Mr. Brook, which J was much enjoyed. The -closing Kindness and courtesy would be “Abide With Me” was sung ahd the more popular if some people did not benediction repeated. Everyone mistake the former for weakness and* then joined in the contest directed the latter for cowardice. by Edna Mills, CREDITON EAST Mr. Jack Appleton spent Wednes day at London Fair. Mrs. Charles Anderson spent a few days in London 'last week. Mr. Eli Lawson returned home on Tuesday after a week’s visit with relatives in Indianna. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Heatherey and Mrs, Frank Scheiding, of London, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. H. MotZ. ML and Mrs. William Cliffe and family spent Wednesday in London. ROUND TRIP BARGAIN FARES From EXETER SEPT. 28th to C. N. R. Stations in the Maritime Provinces, Province of Quebec, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, NoVa Scotia SEPT. 29-30, to OTTAWA $9.40 To MONTREAL $14.75 QUEBEC CITY $14.75 STE ANNE DE BEAUPRE $15.35 Tickets, Fares, Transit Limits and Information from Agents T295A CANADIAN NATIONAL