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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1939-12-28, Page 2THURSDAY, DECEMBER 28, 1939 High Lights of the News HENSALL CANAPAN legion WAR THE EXETER TIMES-ADVOCATE ♦ * * The destruction of the German pocket battleship Graf Spee by three smaller British fighting ships de­ monstrated that the German com­ merce raiders are not invulnerable. It proved alss the skill of British sailors while hinting that the British Admiralty will be well advised to keep a heavily within the call < vessels. r armed battleship of the lighter-armed the first Canadian Scottish shores dur- week of the month The landing contingent on ing the third was an achievement whose magni­ tude may be lost sight of in the joy of its accomplishment. Fogs, ter­ rible winds, a wily and watchful foe all did their worst to defeat the task. But there the soldiers are and the Empire and her allies are heart­ ened. Heroism beyond all applause has characterized the Finns in rolling back with terrible slaughter wave upon wave of Russian hordes bent on theii" destruction. The Finnish conduct constitutes a war epic that will be written on the brightest pages of world history. Some of the choicest spirits among the youth of zthe world are hastening to join the forces of this remarkable people. The men of the north are still stal­ wart. Canada has been made the central training school for the air forces of the British Empire. Already hun­ dreds of Canadian youth are seek­ ing application forms for enlistment. This event marks an epoch in Can­ adian life. The (League of Nations did the ex­ pected thing when it forced Russia to withdraw from its league divided against not stand. councils. A itself could on the occa-Russian Communism sion of his receiving birthday hon­ ours, elevated Joseph 'Stalin to the rank of divinity, as far as its op­ pressed Russian soul would allow it to do so. This marks the begin­ ning of the end of a man who has the ability to serve the race would he but nation ity. Miss Amy Lammie, of Windsor, spent the Christmas holidays with her mother Mrs. Lammie and Tier sis­ ter Miss Greta Lammie. Mr. and Mrs. John pougall and family of Aylmer are spending the Christmas holiday with relatives near Hensall. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Walker and son Donald visited over the holiday with relatives and friends in Toron­ to. Mr. Fred Beer who has been con­ fined to Westminster Hospital, Lon­ don, for the past six weeks suffer* ing with a fractured leg returned home on Friday to spend Christmas with his wife and family. Mrs. Robert MacLaren, who has been visiting with her daughter Mrs. Ed. Glenn near Clinton has returned to Hensall. The Ladies’ Association of Car­ mel church are having che manse re­ decorated this week, being done by Messrs. R. dick and Edward Little. Miss Margaret Dick, Thomas, visited over the season with her parents Mr. Mrs. George Dick and members of the family. Miss Mary Hemphill, of London, is visiting with her parents Mr. and Mrs. A. W. E. Hemphill. Mr. Lorne Elder, of Kingston, vis­ ited recently with his parents Mr. and Mrs. John Elder. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Gram and dau­ ghter and Mr. and Mrs. Percy Gram, of Lansing spent the holiday with their parents Mr. and Mrs. George Gram. Mr. Clare Zuefle, of Listowel, is spending the holidays with his grandparents Mr. and Mrs. John Zuefle. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Shepherd, of Toronto, spent Christmas with rela­ tives and friends in and around Hen­ sall. Mr. and Mrs. Colin Hudson and son Harvey spent Christmas with Mrs. H. Abray and Mrs. E. Kading in London. l The work is E. Shad- st.of holiday and Continuation School Concert SERVICES Official Weekly News Petter arrival of the early Britons who recall the the old C. E. F. during days of the last war who ho doubt again will throng the quaysides of English ports to welcome Canada’s new army, will thrill to the tune of a marching' song written especially for the forces by Captain Mert Plunkett, founder and director of the famous “iDumbells” who is now supervisor of Soldier Concert Parties for the Canadian Legion War Services. “From across the sea” comes an invitation to a garden party being given by “a little fella” in Berchtes­ gaden. The invitation is accepted joyfully, as is suggested by the chor­ us: We’re on our way! We’re on our way We’re on our way to Berchtesgaden! And every day, and every day Is one day nearer Berchtesgaden. When we get there you can bet there’ll be a h-de-how-dehay, And with Chamberlain’s umbrella, We will spank the litle fella. Singing hay, hay, hay, we’re on our way. The song was given its premiere in Ottawa recently when a great old soldier-new soldier .party was staged by the Legion branch of that city. Veterans and members of the C.A.- S.F. greeted it with tremendous en­ thusiasm.* * Whats come over the army? That is a question that more than one sergeant-major at Barriefield Camp, Kingston, where the Royal Canadian Corps of Signals are stationed, would like to know. Perhaps it is the good influences set by veterans of the first Great War who are in charge of The Cana­ dian Legion War Services recreation hut and other activities at the cen­ tre or perhaps it is just that army life, like women’s fashions, change with the seasons. At any rate, the lads are drinking milk these days Statistics kept by the astounding more than 1,500 shine vitamin were consumed dur­ ing the first three days the hut was in operation. * and plenty of it. the 'Legion reveal information that pints of this sun- take a thought and mend. No ever is better than its divin­ WINCHELSEA near fam- Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. James Robinson, Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Robinson, of St. Marys spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Batten and Mr. John Batten returning with them to spend the,Christmas holidays. Mr. and Mrs. Sherwood Brock are spending the holiday season with the latter’s sister, Mrs. Vernon Drake, of Indianna. Mr. and Mrs. Horace * Delbridge and family spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Henry Delbridge of Exeter. Mr. Norman Ensinger is spending a few days with his parents Granton. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Bailey and ily spent Sunday with Mr. and Milton Brock. Mr. Wm. Johns and family, Eilm- ville, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Garnet Johns. Visitors in the community Christ­ mas Day were Mr. Wm. Pym, Kirk­ ton; Mr. and Mrs. James Horne, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Ford and family, Mrs. P. Whitlock, Mrs. Dennison, of Eilmville; Miss Joy Whitlock, of St. Thomas with Mr. and Mrs. Free­ man Horne; Mr. and Mrs. Harold Prance and family, Mr. and Mrs. M. Pym of Thedford with Mr. and Mrs. John Prance; Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Pooley and family, Miss Ella Fran­ cis with Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Davis;- Mr. and Mrs. Garnet Johns, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Brock and Shirley, Kirk­ ton with Mr. and Mrs. Frank Brock. Mr. and Mrs. Horace Delbridge and family spent Christmas with Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Cooper, Elimville. Mr. Ivan Brock, Miss Beryl Brock Mrs. Sam. Brock spent Christmas at the home of Mr. Leslie Robinson. Mrs. W. J. Veal and family and Mr. Lorne Elford spent Christmas with Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Johns of Elimville. Visitors Batten on Mrs. Ray with Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Christmas were Mr. and Fletcher and family, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Denham, Sarnia. Before Day Half Women who should be strong and healthy become weak, run down and worn out, and are unable to attend to their household duties. They get up in the morning dreading the day’s work ahead of them. Some disease or constitutional dis* turbanco has left*its mark in the form of shattered nerves, impover­ ished blood, and an exhausted con­ dition Of the entire system, Women will find in Milburn’s Health and Nerve Pills the remedy they heed to Supply food for the exhausted nerve force, and one that will help them back to sound, perfect health agam. * Thft T. Milburn Co., Ltd., Toronto, Ont, work, so that they will be able tp entertain themselves when they pro­ ceed overseas. A snake actually ‘'hears” with his tongue. In Japan all the religious people are called Confusions. An antiquarian is one who does not drink water, The farmer who grows the corn gets about $24.00 a ton — when he buys it back for a breakfast food he pays at the rate of $320.00 a ton. There are 1700 species of (Lizards in the world, only two of these are poisonous and are found only in Mexico and the United States. Eight men stepped off a ship in 1624 and took possession of the area now known as New York City. Peter Minnit had arrived from Holland in 1620 and purchased the island from the Indians. Donkeys can enjoy thistles and thorns without injury to themselves because of the tough linings of their mouths. Japanese are going to make the little match stick shorter one thir­ teenth of an inch “1-13”. They ex­ pect to save 100,000 yen or $250,- 000 in the course of a year. tiny humming a second The wings of the bird flap 2'0'0 times flight; but that rate decreases larger birds. The sparrow for ample, does 13 strokes a second the pelican has been clocked at only one and one-sixteenth strokes. in for ex- and >S. J. S. Sil ♦ * * * ♦ They say that I am growing old, I’ve heard them tell it times untold In language plain and bold’—• But I’m not growing old. This frail old shell in which I dwell Is growing old, I know full well— But I am not the shell. What if my hail* is turning grey? Grey hairs are honorable, they say What if my eyesight’s growing dim? I still can see to follow Him. Who sacrificed His life foi; me Upon the Cross of Calvary, What should I care if Time’s old plow Has left its furrows on my brow? Another house not made with hand Awaits me in the Glory Land. What tho I falter in my walk? What tho my tongue refuse to talk? I still can tread the Narrow Way, I still can watch, and praise, and pray. My hearing may not be as keen As in the past it might have been, Still I can hear my Savioui* say In whispers soft, “This is the way.” The outward man, do what I can To lengthen out his life’s short span Shall perish and return to dust As everything in nature must, The inward man, the Scriptures say, Is growing stronger every day. Then how can I be growing old When safe within my Saviour’s fold? E’re long my soul shall fly away, And leave this tenement of clay, This robe of flesh I’ll drop and rise To seize the “everlasting prize”— I’ll meet you on the Streets of Gold And prove that I’m not growing old. ELIMVILLE The Christmas service held on Sunday morning was attended by a large congregation. Rev. Mr. Mail* spoke on the Christmas theme in a very interesting way. The choir sang two appropriate numbers. Rev. Mr. Mair showed some lan­ tern slides in this church last Wed­ nesday evening. They dealt with Christmas subjects. Several vocal numbers were given and recitations by younger members of the Sunday School. A11286 Cpl. Dickey, W. H. Perth Reg. (M.G.) spent his Christmas leave at his home here. Miss Joy Whitlock, of St. Thomas, is spending this week with her mo­ ther Mrs, P. Whitlock and Mrs, R. Dennison, Quite a number in this commun­ ity have been confined to their homes with bad colds. Mr, Thos. Bell although still in bed, recovering rather slowly from blood poison, he and Mrs. Bell were able to have their whole family with them for Christmas. Mr. and Mrs. Wellington Bell and two children and Miss Mildred Bell from Detroit; Miss Bessie Bell R.N. from New York; Miss Florence Bell from Lon­ don; Mr. arid Mrs. Sam. Miller family from Dashwood; Mr. Mrs. Chas. Stephen and family Mr. and Mrs. Harold Bell, ’Lloyd Graham all in oui’ village, spent a very enjoyable time as this was the first time in over ten years when all have been together. and and KHIVA —Jolin B. Roberts and They Governments...DOUGLAS — AMY The Hensall Continuation School held their Christmas Concert Friday afternoon, December 22nd with Mr. John Beer acting as chairman and opened by the singing of a number of Christmas Carols, followed by a mixed chorus by a number of pupils. Grade nine gave a dialogue entitled “The Sweet Singers” an excellent play was presented by Grade II en­ titled “My First Shave”; a guitar solo “Bury Me Beneath the Willow” was played by Miss E. Hoskin. In­ teresting and amusing monologues were featured by Howard Love, Ger­ ald Passmore and Miss Roma Chand­ ler. A piano solo “South of the Border” was played by Norman Jol­ ly. An interesting drama played by Bob Hess, Miss Dorothy Chandler and Ross Kennedy concluded the program. Games and contests were given by the pupils after which sand­ wiches, ice-cream and candy were served. The arrival of Santa Claus with gifts to distribute formed climax. (Intended for last week) Red Cross Society the RedThe Hensail Branch of the Cross Society desires to express at this time its gratitude to the people of Hensail and District for theii* financial, contributions during the National drive for membership. Also we desire to thank all those who have been assisting in the work of sewing and knitting supplies. A quantity of goods is now wait­ ing shipping instructions from Headquarters and the public will be interested to know that up to date 108 pairs of socks of differenFsizes, 105 pillow cases and 79 hospital gowns have been completed and passed satisfactorily the Inspection Committee. All this work has been done since November 1st, when ma­ terial was received. Material for work under the di­ rection of the Hospital Supply Com­ mittee has been on order for some time and we are expecting to re­ ceive same immediately. When the New Year arrives, work will be re­ sumed again. We cordially invite all the ladies of Hensail and vicin- ty, who are able, to co-operate'with us in this vital and worthy patriotic effort. If there should be ladies in the country who would be inter­ ested in forming knitting or sewing groups, Mrs. B. C. Edwards, our Work Comittee Convenor, will be please to give you all the assistance she can. Mrs. Robert Patterson is Convenor of the Sewing Committee. Mrs. W. O. Goodwin is convenor of the Knitting Committee and Mrs. D. Steer is convenor of the Hospital Supply Committee. SEAFORTH TOWN CLOSES WITH CASH SURPLUS Seaforth will close the year with surplus which treasurer D. H.a Wilson estimates at $6,944.38, he told the town council, a position at­ tained despite an increase of over $600 in indigent hospitalization costs. Mr. Wilson estimates that receipts, including the November cash balance will total $10,063.05, Expenditures during December will amount to $4,068.67. trying to explain them following to clarify the You have two to a neighbor. cows cows the up are the Insomuch as most of us are not familiar with the various forms of government and one frequently is embarrassed I submit the situation. Socialism: and give one Communism: You have two and give both to the government and the government gives you milk. Fascism: You keep the cows and give the milk to the government and the government sells part of it back to you. Nazism: The government shoots you and takes both cows. New Dealism: The government shoots one cow, milks the other and pours the- milk down the sewer. Capitalism: You sell one cow and buy a bull. The home of Mr. and Mrs. Wil­ liam Amy, of Burford, was a scene of a pretty wedding on Saturday, December 16 th, when \their only daughter Vera^ Leone, became the bride of Charles Arthur, only son of Mr. and Mrs. S. Douglas Mt. Vernon. The bride given in mar­ riage by her father wore a dress of white sheer and carried a bou­ quet of yellow chrysanthemums. The bride entered the drawing the strains of Lohengrin’s march played by Mrs. Alex sister of the groom. Rev. Down, of Gobles, cousin of the bride officiated. The young couple were unattended. After the ceremony the guests retired to the dining­ room where a buffet lunch was serv­ ed. The table was 'covered with a lace cloth centred with a ding cake and decorated candles and bouquets of santhemums. The gues'ts two- immediate families Mrs. Jory, of Exeter, grandmother of the bride and Mrs. Thos. Doug­ las, Mt. Vernon, grandmother of the groom. The young couple left by motor for points east, the bride wearing a dress of teal blue, black coat and shoes with wine accessor­ ies. On their return they will re­ side on the grooih’s farm at Mount Vernon. De- her KIPPEN room to wedding Kennedy C. W. German, courses, given in technical military The most pop- howeVer, are skilled trades, subjects, book- and secretarial * * * It seems that the Legion’s educa­ tion facilities established through­ out Canada where there are concen­ trations of men are being used ex­ tensively. Boards of education, municipal authorities and universi­ ties in all nine provinces are co-op­ erating whole-heartedly with various branch committees set by the organization and classes being held regularly in which troops are receiving instruction in a variety of subjects. Some advanc­ ed students, are takng the opportun­ ity of continuing their studies for matriculation, others are endeavour­ ing to complete their B.A. degree by correspondance and not a few are taking conversational and French and ular of all those being agriculture, keeping, stenography work. This may be accepted as rather conclusive proof that Canadians on active service have taken a sensible attitude toward the war and are wisely preparing for that day when peace is declared and they once again take up life as civilians.SX * * Lieut.-Col. Wilfrid Bovey, O.B.E., D. Litt., L.L.B., F.R.S.C., director of extra-mural affairs, McGill Univer­ sity, Montreal who is national chair­ man of The Canadian Legion War Services’ education branch, Is now being ably assisted by Mr. Walter S. Woods, head of the War Veteran’s Allowance Board of Ottawa, whose appointment, as deputy national chairman was announced a few days ago. Mr. Woods, who is serving .in an honorary capacity, is widely known throughout ’Canada, having directed soldier settlement work for 12 years, first in Saskatchewan and later in Alberta. He comes from a family of educationists and was himself a school teacher in the old country. He is a veteran of the last war.* * * In Halifax, where the Legion helping to look after the welfare members of the navy, the sailors are showing a marked preference for “blood and thunder” stories of the Captain Hornblower type. They are cheering themselves up, one le­ gion reports with such epics as “Death of a Hero” “Before the Bom­ bardment” “Gun Cotton” and “Les Miserables.”* * * Members of the Royal Canadian Air Force, on the other hand, go in for more serious types of literature, particularly that dealing with the history and mechanics of aviation. Speaking of thepiir Force, incident­ ally recalls to mind that this branch of the service is providing extraor­ dinary good talent for the concert parties being organized by The Canadian Legion War Services ‘with­ in the units themselves. As in the navy and the army, the Legion is continuing to develop these concert parties by forming self-contained companies within each unit. They are being properly cos­ tumed and equipped and coached by Old soldiers experienced in theatrical W. vis- sis- GRAND BEND Miss Mary Yeo has left for troit for a week’s visit with brothers, Messrs Ben,.and Geo. Yeo. Mr. and Mrs. Ted Stanlake spent Christmas with Mr. and Mrs. Dan­ iels at Hickory Corners. Mrs. Morris Brenner is visiting in Detroit for the next week with her daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Pollock. Miss Cora Oliver, of London, spent the week-end with her par­ ents, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Oliver. Mr. and Mrs. Gibb Statton re­ turned home Tuesday after a week in Sarnia with friends. Miss Evelyn McCann, of Wallace- burg is spending her Christmas holi­ days with her parents Mr. and Mrs. B. McCann. Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Lippert spent the week-end with relatives in Mel­ bourne. Miss Leila Mossey is spending her Christmas vacation at her home near St. Marys. Mr. Gordon Surerus and mother Mrs. G. Surerus, of Zurich, and Miss Meta Surerus, of Toronto, spent Christmas with Mr. and Mrs. Otto Willert. Miss Leona McCann nurse-in-train­ ing at St. Joseph Hospital, London, spent Christmas at her home. Mr. Jerome O’Rourke spent Fri­ day in London. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Eagleson and family, Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Eagle- son and babe, Mr. and Mrs. William Mason and Gerald and Mr. and Mrs. Ernie Hutchinson and Ruby Mrs. Day lert. and D. Hutchinson spent Christmas with Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Wil- WILLIAM PETERKIN DIES is of Miss Helen Chandler, high school teacher at Blenheim, is spending the Christmas holidays with her parents Rev. and Mrs. E. F. Chandler. Mr. Clarence McLean, of London, visited over the week-end with his sister Mr. and Mrs. Allan Johnston. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Stacey, of Exeter, spent Christmas with the lat­ ter’s daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Horney. Mr. and Mrs. John Cochrane ited recently with the former’s ter Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Cameron, of Clinton. Miss Isabelle Alexander, school teacher of near Toronto is holidaying at the home of her parents Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Alexander. Mr. and Mrs. W. Horney, Miss I. Ferguson and Mr. A. Gackstetter visited on Sunday evening at the home of Mr. J. Gackstetter, Dash­ wood. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Parsons and son Walter, of Seaforth, spent Sun­ day with Mr. and Mrs. George E. Thompson. Mr. and Mrs. Edgart Butt spent Christmas with relatives in Seaforth. Miss Doris Alexander, of London is spending the holidays with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Alex­ ander. Mr. and Mrs. Ross Love and fam­ ily spent Christmas with Mr. and Mrs. Walter Fairbairn, of Hensall. Mr. and Mrs. Archie Parsons' spent Christmas with Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Linden, of Denfield. Mr. and Mrs. Bob Hopkins and brother Will Cochrane, of Chicago, Allanis visiting Cochrane. their brother Mr. STEWART IS GIVEN DIPLOMA ADEN M. Alex M. Stewart, of East Williams well-known grain grower and inter­ national prize winner, was the re­ cipient of a diploma given by the Strathroy Agricultural Society, for meritorious service to agriculture. The presentation took place at the annual turkey banquet of the society and its affiliate organiza­ tions, the Middlesex Dairy Cattle Breeders and Beef Cattle Breeders Assocations with Frank Langan, president of the society, as toast master. Secretary-Treasurer John N. Ratcliffe made the presentation. The gathering was well attended and following the banijriet a num­ ber of excellent talks along agricultural lines, dell, Middlesex County representatives being speaker, were given W. K. Rid- agricultural the chief large wed- with pink pink chry- were the including William Peterkin, a well-known resident of Parkhill for many years, died on Sunday, December 11th at his home, Ardoss street. He was in his 81st year. Mr. Peterkiri had been a machinery dealer there for many years and recently had lived retired. Alfred is a son. The __ ___ __ ___ from his home on Tuesday, Decem­ ber 12th, at 2 made in the Parkhill cemetery. Peterkin, Parkhill, funeral was held p.m. Interment was CLINTON DRIVE GOES OVER\ THE TOP MEETS JANUARY 25TH sixth and probably Canada’s 18th Par- Confederation has meet January 25 th, This is Ottawa—The last session of liaiiient since been called to Premier King announced, two weeks later than had generally been expected. It was explained that the Government had been so preoccupied with matters concern­ ing the^ war, including the empire air training scheme, that it had been impossible to get ready for an early opening. Unless progress of the war and public opinion in Can­ ada leads to some other alternative this will be the last session before a„ general election. It is believed a general election on party lines will be held next summer soon prorogation. FUNERAL AT STRATFORD FOR MRS. R. J. IRVIN after A meeting of the Red Cross advi­ sory Board, finance comittee and executive of the Women’s Work Board was held recently in Clinton, when the report of the canvassers for the various sections was receiv­ ed. An, objective of $18-00 had been set by the Advisory Board for this branch and with a total amount of $2,575.40 now paid over or pledged, this branch has exceeded the objective by almost $800. Can­ vassers also report more money coming in. Rev. Garland G. Bur­ ton, M.A., B.D., pastor of Ontario Street United Church, chairman of organization, has effected sub­ branches at district centres includ- ng, Brucefield, Bayfield, Holmes­ ville, Londesboro, Goderich town­ ship, south end, Porter’s Hill, Tuck- ersmith and Varna. The canvassers in all districts covered report hav­ ing been cordially received, and everywhere calls contributions generous, in j cases the money having been by waiting the canvassers call. (Intended for last week) Wedding bells are again ringing in this neighborhood. The hydro line from Dashwood to Mt. Carmel has been completed and hydro was turned on for the first time on Friday. Those who are now enjoying the benefits of hydro are Earl Stebbins, Wm. Stade, Mrs. Noah Dietrich, Lloyd Lippert, Ar­ thur Willert, Jerome O’Rourke, G. Clark, Joe Regier, Alonzo McCann, and Pat Reardon. Mr. and Mrs. H. Glanville, Cred- iton, spent last Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. James Ziler. Mr. Arthur Willert sold a valu­ able horse to Mr. G. Thompson, of McGillivray last week. Khiva School Concert was held on Monday evening, December 18th. Owing to the condition of the Cred- iton road the attendance was not as large as usual. Much credit is to Mr. L. Wein, of Crediton for splendid ' program, the children taking their parts well. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Baker, of Blue Water Highway spent Sunday with the latter’s parents, Mr. arid Mrs. William Mason. Mr. and Mrs. Joe. Eagleson and Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Eagleson spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Henry Eagleson. due the all the cordially received, were made, and generous, in many laid The death occurred at the Hospit­ al Home, Owen Sound, of Mrs. Sar­ ah Bruce Irwin, at the age of 73, Mrs. Irwin was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Adam Bruce, of Ailsa Craig Following the death of her husband Robert J. Irvin, she lived in Ailsa Craig for about 15 years. She is sur­ vived by one son, Rev. Adam Bruce Irwin, of the United church, Owen Sound; a sister, Mrs. John Morgan, of Ailsa Craig; another sister, Mrs. Ed. Nablo, of Ailsa Craig, having predeceased her. The funeral was held from the Greenwood Home, Stratford, with interment in the family plot, Avondale cemetery at Stratford. Mrs. Mary Ann Klein Johnson, widow of Thomas Johnson, died on Friday, December 8th in her 9'3rd year. She is survived by four dau­ ghters, Mrs. O. Stoskopf, Kitchener; Misses Matilda, Alice and Susie, at home. Mrs. Johnson who had re­ sided in Zurich over 6'0 years, had a wide circle of friends. The funeral was held at the residence on Sat­ urday December 9 th at 1.15 with interment in Fair Mount cemetery, Baden. MODERM !»»:*/fireproof ► HOTELS • BOOKVENIDiTlY LOCATED »tA5Y ICHOOsri The many friends of Mr. Alex N. Masse, of the 14th, concession re­ gret to learn., of the heavy loss he recently sustained when he last five head of cattle. Unfortunately the heavy wind blew open the door leading to the granary and the cat­ tle gained access to the grain stored therein. ’The effect of the over­ eating caused the cattle to become ill and five died as a result a few days later.-—Zurich Herald » RATES w I *° 250 S:NStJE«OibCKr>i CROMARTY The recent storm caused consider­ able trouble to the traffic, several cars were stalled in the roads. We are experiencing the first cold snap of the season. However this is real typical weather. A Christmas Tree and Entertain­ ment was held Friday evening in the church. A very good program was dispensed with and a very beautiful- Christmas tree was unloaded by Mr. Santa who arrived about half past ten to the amusement of the chil­ dren. The induction of Rev. Peter Jam­ eson of near Kingston into the pas­ torage of the Presbyterian church in Cromarty will take place Wednesday of this week, Mrs. Tufford, of Toronto, is at present spending the Christmas holi­ days at her home in the village. Mrs. S. A. Miller left on Monday to spend the winter months with her son in Stratford. Mr. Allan Quance has disposed Of a good number of his fine flock of turkeys. They were choice ones and had upward of one hundred or more. Mr. John Scott of the village has recently installed electric lights in his house, ings. barns and other build- of love at first sight, I"A case suppose?” “No—-second sight. The first time he saw her he didn’t know she was. an heiress.”