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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1940-03-14, Page 9HENSALL See Canadian Canners advt. re ' Waxed Beans, page 4. We sell more cars because we ser­ vice more cars, ask about our Free lubrication coupons, —Sandy Elliot. Mrs. Ann Berry returned home af­ ter a pleasant visit with her sons in Windsor and Toronto. -Mr, Harold Bonthron spent the week-end in Detroit. Mr. Rae Patterson, of Toronto, spent the week-end with his parents Mr. and Mrs. R. J, Patterson, Mrs. W. A. MacLaren has been confined to her room during the past •week with an attack of iiifluenza. Rev. Mr. Weir conducted services in Carmel church on Sunday and the choir sang two beautiful an­ thems. Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Passmore and ■family of Thomas Road, visited on Thursday with Mr. and Mrs. Peter Moir, Mr, and Mrs. G. M. Drysdale, Miss Kate Drysdale and Jack accompan­ ied by Misses Lois and Marion Mac- ILaren visited on Sunday with the former’s brother, who is quite ill in Marlette, Mich. The Mission Circle of the United church held their regular Supper meeting at the home of the Misses Barbara and Margaret Shepherd on Friday evening. The Young People’s Union of the United church were to have as their guests on Monday evening the young people of Chiselhurst church, who were to present the program, but ow­ ing to the terrible condition of the roads the entertainers were unable •to get through and an impromptu program had to be arranged. Games followed the program directed by Mr. Ken. Hicks. Dainty refreshments were served. The Chamber of Commerce spon­ sored a Novelty St. Patrick's Dance in the Town Hall on Tuesday even­ ing with fun galore, comic hats, bal­ loons and noise makers. The hall was beautifully decorated for the occas­ ion with colored lights, Japanese lan­terns and St. Patrick’s streamers in green and white. Johnny Downs and his Swingsters furnished excellent music for the dance. Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Ease spent a few days last week visiting in Tor­ onto. Mrs. Errol Drummond and Mr. Maynard Harmon, of St. Marys, were in town on Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. George Gould, of Clinton, visited on Sunday with the latter’s parents Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Walker. Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Hunkin and family, of Thames Road, visited on Thursday with Mr. and Mrs. Roy MacLaren. Miss Edith Parkins, of Exeter, spent the week-end at the home of her parents Mr. and Mrs. James Parkins. Miss Marjorie Sparks, who has been spending the winter months with members of the family in Lon­ don and Detroit returned to her home here last week. The Mission .Band of Carmel Pres­ byterian church intend holding a •home-cooking sale and tea in the basement of the church on (Saturday March 16tli from 4 to 6 p.m. Breaks Leg by Fall on Street Mr. Wm. Cole, of Cromarty met with a painful accident on Saturday night when he slipped on the ice on Main street in front of the tele­ phone office and fractured his leg. He was attended to by Dr. D. G. Steer. Young people Entertain The Young People’s Society of 'Carmel church had as their guests on Monday evening the Young People’s Society of First Presbyter­ ian church, Seaforth. The evening was spent in relay games directed by Rev. Mr. and Mrs. Weir assisted by Rev. and Mrs. Jack,_ of Seaforth, with five teams playing. The church basement was beautifully decorated with St. Patrick’s decorations and dainty refreshments were served at the close. Holy Week Services Next week being Holy Week ser­ vices will be held in the local church from 8 p.m. until 9 p.m. as follows: Monday, March 18, in the United Church; speaker Rev. Mr. Weir Tuesday, March. 19, in the Presbyterian Church; speaker Rev. R A. Brook. Wednesday, March 20 in the United Church; speaker, ■ Rev, R. A. Brook. Thursday, Mar. 21, Anglican Church; speaker, Rev. John Richardson. Friday, March 22nd (Good Friday) Service at 11 a.m. in the Carmel Presbyterian Church; speaker Rev. Mr. Weir and service at 8 p.m. in the United Church; speaker, Rev, Mr. Brdok. Ladies’ Aid Holds Concert The Ladies’ Aid of Carmel Pres­ byterian church held a very success­ ful concert in the school room of their church last, Tuesday evening with a large attendance. The pro­ gram wfl.a presented by representa­ tives from every organization in the church. Rev. Wm. Weir was the j chairman and told interesting, and | humorous stories during the Life of j Sandv McPherson. The Mission Band’ gave'a motion song accompanied on the piano by Miss Irene Hoggarth. | Mr. Fred Daters played a violin se-, lection. The Arnold Circle present-, •ed a very humorous play entitled: j “How Not To Do It.” Those taking i part were Misses Hannah Murray,! Irene Hoggarth, Margaret Bell,, .Sal-, lv Manson, Jean McQueen, Mabel Workman, Mrs. Roy Bell and Mrs. Molviti Moir* Mr. W. A. MacLa-ron ■contributed a delightful solo accom­panied bv Mrs. MacLaren on the piano. Mrs. John Murdock favored with a piano instrumental. Violin elections were given by Musftrs. Times BPiigongh and Ross MacKay. Mrs. J. W. Bonthron sang a solo. A number of ladies presented a humor­ous plav “The Bachelor's Dream.’’ A quartette comprising Rev. Mr. Weir. Messrs. R. Y. MacLaren, W. A MacLaren and James Bmigongh sang, The Urogram concluded with a Quiz contest. Dainty refreshments were served. Mrs. Alvin Passmore and Win McMillan Trophy The Cyclone Hockey League fin­ished the season on Friday evening last with Lucan and Exeter playing the final which Lucan won 4-2. Im­ mediately after the game the Presi­ dent of the Cyclone League Mr. Mat. Telfer, of Crediton" presented the Thomas McMillan cup to Mr. John Passmore manager of the Hensall Hockey team for his team finishing first in the schedule only losing one game. This cup was donated by the late Thos. McMillan M.l3. to the Cy­ clone League in 1926 and was won that year by the Zurich team and has remained in Zurich until now, which is a credit to any small vil­ lage to hold a cup that long. Mr. Telfer then presented the Hoffman Trophy to Mr. Young manager of the Lucan team for winning the playoffs with Exeter. Wohelo Class Hold St. Patrick’s Social The Wohela Sunday School class of the United Church held a very pleasant St. Patrick's social in the school room of the church Friday evening pith very appropriate dec­ orations for the occasion, Mr L. Chapman acted as chairman and the program opened by singing a hymn, followed by the Lord’s Prayer in unison. Miss Gladys Passmore read the Scripture Lesson. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and adopted, the roll called and the business dealt with. Mr. Bob Hess played two piano solos; Mrs. Geo. Hess gave a reading and Misses N, Sangster and Ruth Hess sang two duets dressed in costume and ac­ companied by Mrs. Hess on the piano Miss Elva McQueen gave a very fine (St. Misses Goldie Brook sang a themselves on Hattie Ellis gave a very humorous reading. Mrs. Hedden and Mrs. Hess sang duets and the closing hymn sung followed by the benediction. Miss Margaret Grieve directed a Quiz contest and the games and con­ tests followed. Refreshments were served. Patrick’s address; Cross and Ruth duet accompanying tlieir guitars. Miss Successful Euchre and Dance The town hall, Hensall, was fill­ ed to its capacity on Thursday ev­ ening when the Kippen East Wo­ men’s Institute sponsored a Euchre and Dance. A short program was presented at the opening with Mrs. Ross McKay as chairman and gave a short address with a number of humordus jokes. Miss Joyce Brod­ erick gave several songs and tap dance numbers accompanied by her mother Mrs. Russell Broderick on the piano. Miss Norma Sangster and Ruth Hess sang two duets with Miss Florence Welsh at the piano. Mr. Art ‘Finlayson and his band played and sang musical selections which were very much enjoyed. Mr. J. G. Shearer, of Clinton, was the guest speaker and gave a very fine address. Mrs. Harry Caldwell mov­ ed a vote of thanks to all taking part. There were fifty tables play­ ing euchre and the prize winners were: (Ladies’ first, Miss Sarah Har- burn, Cromarty; second Miss Irene Turner, Varna; consolation Miss Thelma Elgie, of Kippen; gent’s first, Mr. Winson Workman, Kip­ pen; second, Mr. Walter Fairburn, Hensall; consolation, Mrs. Benson Stoneman, Chiselhurst. Lucky tick­ ets were drawn by Mrs. John Mur­ dock and Mr. Jas. Smillie was the recipient of the mauve satin com­ forter and Mr. Joe Upshall the re­ cipient of the candlewick bed­ spread. Murdock’s orchestra fur­ nished the music for the dance with Mr. Wm. Hayter as flood manager. United Church W. M. S. The annual birthday party of the W. M. S. of the United church, which was held in the school room of the church on Thursday after­ noon was largely attended and pre­ sided over by Mrs. R. A. Brook. The church for the Easter tables, be the followed by the Lord’s Prayer in unison. Miss Florence Wel'sh play­ ed a beautiful piano instrumental entitled “The Flower Song” Mrs. H. Hess and Miss Shirley Krueger, of Zurich “Jesus panied Milton reading entitled “Life’s Mirror.” A vocal trio comprising Mrs. Carl Pass- more, Mrs. Lee Hedden and Mrs. Geo. Hess sang “Above the Bright Blue.” Miss Irene Douglas accom­ panied on the piano. Misses Patsy McDonell and Ruth Hess sang a vo­ cal duet “(Music in the Air” with Mrs. Hess acompanying on the piano Miss Irene Douglas favoured with a piano solo. Mrs. Harry Hess, of Zurich was the guest speaker and gave a very fine address on “Life’s Examples.” Mrs. Brooks expressed a vote of thanks to all those assist­ ing in the program especially to those from a distance. After sing­ ing 'Jesus Calls Us O’er the Tumult’ the meeting closed with the benedic­ tion. Dainty refreshments were served from beautifully decorated tables. The following are the com­ mittees responsible: Mrs. Mickle and Mrs. Program, Mrs. Sherritt Hess and Miss Douglas; Passmore and Mrs. Cook. was beautifully decorated occasion with daffodils and decorations adorned the The opening hymn “Blest Tie That Binds” was sung favoured with a vocal duet, the Saviour for Me” accom- by Mrs. Milton Oesch. Mrs. Love gave a very interesting Decorating, Drysdale; and Mrs. lunch, Mrs. KHIVA attended Monday, nurse-in- ... _ ______ Hospital, (London, spent Sunday at her home. Mr. and Mrs. Peter Regier is- vis­ iting this week with relatives at Niagara Falls. s ,Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Clark visit­ed last Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. R. D. Boll, of Hensall. A number from here Nomination in Hensall on Miss Leona McCann training at st. Joseph’s TIMES-ADVOCATE SUPPLEMENT 'I "I,"'. ,..l!|l.l.!l!!ll ,■*■——■>'■(■(—■«*( THAMES ROAD AND ROYS See Canadian Cannery advt. re Waxed Beans, page 4. Misses Alice Passmore and Mild­ red Hodgert, and Mr, Lorna Pass- more attended the Thomson-Morley wedding at Granton on Saturday, The Fanners’ Club held their an­ nual social night at Farquhar Hall, Monday, were in by Mr. by Mrs, dancing was furnished by Mr. K. McNichpl with Mr, A. Hunkin as floor manager W. M. 8. The society met at the home of Mrs. Wiseman for their March meet­ ing with a good attendance, Mrs. Ferguson, Mrs, C. Miller, Mrs. A. Gardiner, and Mrs. Selves gave scripture readings in the devotional period. The ladies plan a quilting in the church in the neai’ future which will be used in the supplies which will go forward in the spring. Mrs. Mair gave a paper “Seven Reasons Why I do not use Tobacco” from a man’s viewpoint. Mrs, Goll- ings gave a piano solo. Mrs. Morgan took the topic from the study book, “Moving Millions.” Mrs. Stone clos­ ed the meeting with prayer, and the Lord’s Prayer was repeated in uni­ son. The committee for the meet­ ing then served tea. Roads are once more open to mo­ tor traffic north of the church, Mr. and Mrs. Carman Gann visit­ ed with his parents recently. They are not as well as their many friends would like to see, The W. M. S, are having a quilt­ ing bee Friday afternoon at the church. Mrs. W. Jeffery with Mr. P. Passmore, visited her last week who is a patient minster Hospital, London, dition is much the same. The Young People’s Union are to be the guests of Main Street Young People, Exeter, on Friday evening. The Mission Circle met at the home of Miss Helen Selves Saturday afternoon with a good attendance present. The girls served a ten cent tea. This takes place every three months. The girls are busy making quilts. Twelve tables of euchre play, -Gent’s high was won C. Coward and lady’s high Newton Clarke. After lunch, was enjoyed by all. Music SHIPKA THURSDAY, MARCH 14, 1940 and Mrs. husband in West- His con- .See Canadian Canners advt. re Waxed Beans, page 4. The regular meeting of the ladies’ Aid was held Thursday afternoon March 7th at the home of Mrs. Ed. Lamport with ten members present and one visitor. The president Mrs. Leslie Adams presided. Meeting opened with singing a hymn and the Lord’s Prayer repeated in uni­ son. IScripture lesson was read by Mrs. Lome Finkbeiner. Reports were given also some business discussed. It was decided to supply a family with milk for the month of March. A letter of thanks was read by the secretary. The remainder of the afternoon was spent in hooking a mat and sewing carpet rags for rugs. Meeting was closed with prayer by Mrs. J. Ratz and a dainty lunch was served by the hostess. Lieut, and Mrs. Gladman and Peg­ gy from Stratford and Mr. Gladman of Exeter attended church services Sunday morning. The ‘ congregation was pleased to see them again. After the regular Sunday service eleven members of the Sunday School received .Seals and Diplomas for regular attendance. Mr. Glad­ man presented them and Mr. Wm. Sweitzer gave the address and Mr. Gladman a short talk. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Baker are spending a few weeks at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Major Baker. Miss Mildred and Miss Ruth Lam­ port of London, visited Thursday at their home here. Miss Jean McKenzie, nurse-in­ training in St. Joseph’s Hospital, London visited on Tuesday at her home here. Miss Becker from Zurich, visited last week at the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. Gale. Mrs. Roy Ratz entertained her neighbors and friends to a quilting last Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Leo. Schendle re­ ceived word of the illness of their daughter Charlotte who is at present in Kitchener Hospital with pneu­ monia. Quite a number from here attend­ ed the Liberal and Conservative meeting at Hensall Monday last. Mr. Art Gaiser had the misfor­ tune to get a nasty gash on his chin which required several stitches to close, while working in the barn, Dr. Misener, of Crediton attended. The Y. P. S. are being entertained by the Friday Grand Bend young people on of this week. WINCHELSEA Canadian Canners advt. re Beans, page 4.See Waxed Quite a number from this com­ munity attended the hockey games in the Exeter Arena last Thursday and Friday evenings. Miss iLillh McCulloch and Miss M. McGugan spent Saturday in Lon­ don, Miss Mildred Veal has returned home after spending a few days with her aunt, - Elimville. Mr. and Mrs. an evening last J. Veal. Mr. and Mrs. ___ Tennyson visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Frank Brock. Mrs. W. F. Batten visited one day last week with Mrs. Ray Fletcher. Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Horne spent Monday last with Mr. and Mrs. F. Horne. Mr. Reg. Delbridge has purchased a new Farmall tractor, Mrs. P. Mutch, of Garnet Johns spent week with Mrs. W. John Johns and GRAND BEND We sell more ears because we ser­ vice more cars, ask about our Free lubrication coupons. —Sandy Elliot Mr. Oliver, of Sarnia, is visiting wth his daughter, Mrs. G. Statton.Mr, and Mrs. Mansell Mason vis­ ited in London for a few days. Mr. Herbert Sherritt returned to his home after a few weeks’ visit at Windsor and Wheatley. Mr. Norman Turnbull had a very successful wood bee on Monday. Miss Doris Sherritt is on the sick list. We hope for a speedy recov­ery. * Mrs. Bert Craig is expected home shortly after haying had an opera­ tion in Victoria Hospital, London, Miss Beulah Wittie has gone Lambeth, where she has secured position. Miss Doris Baker has secured position at J. W. Holt’s store. Mr. Johnston, of Zurich, had the misfortune to have his car skid in a rut on the icy road striking a tree and damaging his car. Luckily no one was hurt.Mr. and Mrs. Ken. Lovie visited with friends in London over the week-end.Mrs, Ellen-* Desjardine is in St. Joseph's Hospital very ill at present. to a .a WHALEN W. A. and W, M. S. Meeting’ Mrs. Ernest Foster gave her home for the March meeting of the W. A. and W. M. ,S. The W. A. was in charge of Mrs. Wm. Morley with 13 members and one visitor present. The meeting opened with singing followed by the Scripture Reading led by Mrs. Morley. Readings were given by Merle Squire and Mrs. W. Morley. In the business part of the meeting a program committee was appointed for the April meeting and plans were made for a plate supper to be held in the church basement on April 5 th, At this time Mrs. Thos. Gunning was presented with a floor lamp and the following address; Whalen, Mar. 7, 1940 Dear Mary: You have been amongst us in Whalen community for a number of years and we have met together in church congregations, church meet­ ings and community gatherings and you have given freely of your time and talents that life be more abun­ dant for your presence with us. You have been a leader in the work of Missions, a very capable officer in our meetings and a willing and ac­ complished assistant in social affairs of the community. With your de­ parture it is not enough to say, we will miss you, we take the broader attitude and know that you will still continue to give of your talents in the community in which you have chosen to live, for the extension of God’s kingdom.We wish you and Tom many happy years in your new neighborhood and hope you will always retain your close friendship with Whalen friends May the light from this lamp cast a glow in your home that will re­ mind you of the best wishes that go with you from the folks at Whal­en. Mrs. Gunning replied in a few well chosen words thanking all for the beautiful floor lamp and extend­ ing an invitation to all to come to Granton to their new home and sit under the light of this lamp. The W. M. S. meeting was pre­ sided oved by Mrs. F. Gunning. Af­ ter singing a hymn Mrs. Gunning led in prayer. Mrs. Earl Johnson and Mrs. F. Squire favoured with a vocal duet. A message of thanks was sent from Mrs. Louise Gunning for the many beautiful birthday cards sent her. The second chapter of the study book was taken by sev­ eral ladies. The meeting was clos­ ed by Mrs. Gunning. Mrs. Frank Parkinson visited over the week-end with Mrs. Gordon Hacking at Munroe. Mr. and Mrs. F. Squire spent Fri­ day with ,Mv. and Mrs. N. Ogden at Exeter. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Johnson visit­ ed on .Saturday at Grand Bend with Mr. and Mrs. D. A. Johnson. Mrs, Hazelwood spent several days at Kirkton last week with friends. Mr. Stanley Lingard, of Stratford, has engaged with Mr. Mellville Gun­ ning for several months. CENTRALIA - See Canadian Cahners advt, re > Waxed Beans, page 4. We sell more .ears because we ser* ; vice more cars,'ask about our Free lubrication coupons Centralia Red Cross Unit met in the basement of the Church on Tues- ‘ day, March 5th. Three quilts were • quilted and one tied for the refugees , A number of articles of clothing were brought refugees and . served. On Friday, Red Cross Unit delivered to the Exeter Red Cross 25 pairs socks; 2 knee caps; I sweater; 4 pairs of wristlets; 4 pairs pyjamas and "five quilts for the refugees. Remember the Euchre and Dance in Cook’s Hall on Friday, March 15th in aid of the Red Cross. Mr. and Mrs. Rex Mills, of Wy­ oming, were week-end visitors with Mrs. Harrys Mills, Miss Kathleen Hicks R.N„ is spendng a few weeks with her par­ ents, Mr. and Mrs, Andrew Hicks. Mrs. Norman Mitchell, recently visited with her daughter Mrs. Ken. Hodgins of Wiarton. Mrs. (Rev,) J. Falconbridge visit­ ed with relatives in Toronto for a few days last week, Mrs. Harris West, who recently underwent an operation in St. Jo­ seph’s Hospital, London, was able to return home on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. John Zarth, Chicago, visited for a few days with the latter’s niece Mr. Steve Molnar. Mr. George Hicks has the residence of the late John Brock. Mr. to his Mr. to his to illness. Mr. and Mrs. Dave Smith visited with relatives in Palmerston. The play entitled "Money, Money, Money,” put on by the Y. P. U. in aid of the Red Cross on Friday ev­ ening of last week was well attend­ ed. The play, under the direction of Mr. Bruce Isaac, was a good hum­ orous one and the characters were well chosen. Those taking part were Greta Pollard, Margaret Cook, Watkins, Doris Greb, Gerald bolt, Reg. Hodgson, Frank and Don Blair. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Isaac purchased from Mr. F. J. Wick wire the residence formerly owned by Mr. W. J. Smith, of Exeter. Women’s Association The Women’s Association of the Centralia United church held its reg­ ular monthly meeting in the school­ room on Thursday afternoon, March 7th. ~ _ Mrs. liam with Jesus” followed by the Lord’s Pray­ er. Mrs. Hicks then read the 16 th psalm and a quartette consisting of Mrs. O. Brown, Mrs. L. Hodgson, Mrs. W. Essery and Mrs. F. Pen­ warden sang “Since Jesus Came into My Heart.” The President, Mrs.- O. Brown then took charge of the meet­ ing. The hymn “Jesus Keep Me Near the Cross” was sung. The minutes of the last meeting were read and adopted and the treasur­ er’s report was given. It was de­ cided to divide the members into groups until September. The lead­ ers chosen were Mrs. Lloyd Hodgson and Miss Ruby Chambers. Each lady is to report the sick and shut-in calls to the secretary of her group and a final report of the attendance, amount of money raised and visits made will be given for each group at the September meeting. It was decided to have a Ham Supper on Thursday, March 28th to be follow­ ed by a mixed program of vocal and instrumental numbers and readings. 'Sandy Elliot in for the shower for a ten cent tea was March 8th Centralia last week Mrs. and purchased Trueman Mills has returned home in Fort Erie. Albert Harlton was confined home for several days owing Hazel God- Hicks have The program was in charge of Andrew Hicks and Mrs. Wil- Essery. The meeting opened the hymn “0 to be more like KIPPEN WOODHAM Canadian Canners advt. re Beans., page 4. Bernice Evans, of Downie, KIRKTON See Canadian Canners advt. re. Waxed Beans, page 4. Miss ERa Routly and two little girls Valeria Nichols and Donalda Williams, of London, were week-end. guests with Mrs. Alex Crago, Mrs. Les. McCurdy and Jean, Mr. Lloyd Colgin, of Detroit. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Rapon, of Bad Axe, Mich., spent the week-end with Mrs. Jas. Howe. Miss Marion Tufts, nurse-in­ training at Stratford General Hos­ pital, spent Saturday afternoon and Sunday at her home in the village. Mr. J. B. Morley, of Wiarton, spent the past week with Mr. John Morphet. We extend sympathy to Mrs. Geo, Sherman in the death of her hus­ band, the late George "Sherman, who passed away early Monday morning. Pte. Sid King is spending two weeks with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Foley. The Blanshard Municipal Tele­ phone system have leased rooms from Mr. G IL *j«.rgin and have es­ tablished oifices which were form­ erly used by the Bank of Montreal. Mr. Sydney Adamson, secretary­ treasurer of the system will occupy the rooms and took possession on Friday, March 1st. is at the Unit­ on. account roads. BRINSLEY Mr. and Mrs. Emerson Woodburn all smiles. It’s a girl. There was no service ed Church on Sunday of the condition of the Miss Olive Banting R.N., Sarnia, is visiting her father, Mr. Hilton Banting and other relatives. Mrs, Wesley Morley entertained the W. M. S. and Ladies’ Aid of the United Church on Wednesday after­ noon, when the ladies arranged to hold a ham and egg supper in. the church basement on March 2Sth. There will be a good program pro­ vided. Dont’ forget the play ‘Lena Rivers’ to be presented by the Young People of Ailsa Craig in the township hall at West McGillivray on March 20 in aid of the Red Cross Society. A number attended the funeral of Mr. John Thompson, Denfield. At one time Mr. Thompson lived on the 11th concession of McGillivray north of Brinsley. ELIMVILLE See Canadian Canners advt. re Waxed Beans, page 4. Mr. Lloyd Bell, of the R.C.A.F. Manning Pool, Toronto, spent the week-end at his home here. Mr. A. C. Whitlock, of St. Thomas visited his mother on Monday. Mrs. A. McFalls, of Exeter, spent a few days at Mr. W. Horne’s last week. Next .Sunday March 17th the reg­ ular service will be held in the morning at 10 a.m. Rev. Mr. Mair will preach. In the evening a spec­ ial service will be held at 7 p.m. when Rev. E. Grigg will give an address. Those who have had the privilege of hearing Mr. Grigg will be very glad, we know, to hear him again, any who have not heard him should certainly avail themselves of this opportunity as it will be the last time Mr. Grigg will be speaking in this neighborhood before leaving for Burma, India, where he has spent forty-five years in Missionary work. His messages are most interesting and helpful to both young and old. Mr. Frank Taylor, of Exeter, will sing at this service. This special meeting has been arranged for by Group D of the W. M. S. The Home and School Club are holding an oratorical contest in the church Friday night for all children in Usborne. CHISELHURST monthly devotional meeting Y. P. U. was held Tuesday ev- last. The meeting was in See Waxed Miss _ _ _. . spent several days lately with her cousin, Miss Evelyn Camm. Rev. Chas. Lewis, of Kirkton, was the guest speaker at the W. M. S open meeting in the church basement Wednesday evening last. ■ Mrs. Wm. Thompson spent Friday of last week visiting with friends in London. Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Squire and Mr. and Mrs. Laverne Stone and daughter Donna motored to Wash­ ington,, Oxford County, on Tuesday last and visited with the former’s daughter, Mrs. Howard Anderson. Mrs. Jesse Jaques, Mrs. Wilbur Wynn, Miss Rhea Mills, Miss Mar­ jory Laing and Rev. A. Laing attend­ ed the concert held at Zion, Usborne school house on Friday evening last and report a splendid evening. Mr. Wilbur Wynn attended the hockey match at the arena in Exe­ ter on Friday evening last. W. M. S. A splendid open meeting of the W. M. S. was held in the basement of the church on Wednesday even­ ing last. Mrs. Fred Pattison the president, presided for the devotion­ al period after which Mrs. Edgar Rodd, convenor of group No. 3 took charge. Mrs. Wilbur Wynn gave Bible readings and comments. Mrs. Whitfield Switzer and Mrs. Frank McNaughton favored with a duet; a poem was given by Mrs. J. Squire; and the study book “Christian Ser­ vice in India” was dramatized by Mrs."Switzer, Mrs. Wm. Mills, Mrs: Ray Mills and Mrs. Fred Pattison which was much enjoyed; Mrs. Ar­ thur Rundle conducted a period of silent prayer; Mrs. F. McNaughton gave a lovely reading and was fol­ lowed by an interesting address by Rev. C. Lewis, of Kirkton oil his experiences in the West provinces last summer in which he was very busy then addressing many of the churches. Rev. A. Dang closed the meeting with prayer. A splendid lunch was served at the close. Miss Kathryn Drysdale, of Hen­ sail, spent last week with Miss Dor­ een Cooper. Mr. and Mrs. Archie Parsons and Gerald spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. J. Carter, of Clandeboye. Quite a number attended the auc­ tion sales of the estates of the late Chas. iShrag and Oscar Koehler last week.Mr. and Mrs. E. Herdman, Varna, spent a day recently with Mr. ‘and Mrs. W. Horney. W. M. S.The March meeting of the W. M. S. was held at the -home of Doreen Cooper with a good attendance. Mrs. Henderson presided. After the open­ ing, a hymn was sung followed by a responsive reading from the Hymnary. Prayers were offered by Mrs. Workman and Mrs. Bell. Mrs. Jones read several passages from the Bible. This was followed by hymn 62i6. Mrs. Chandler had charge of the topic. .She was assisted by Mrs. A. McMurtrie, Mrs. J. W. McLean, Mrs. T. Workman, Mrs. McClymont, Mrs. Long and Mrs. Bellis. Mrs. W. Cooper spoke on the passing of Mrs. B. Edwards and her work in our church. .She then led in prayer. Hymn number 115 was sung and a closing prayer offered by Mrs. Hen­ derson, James Street Mission Band The March meeting of the Mission Band of James Street Church was held on Tuesday afternoon with an attendance of thirty-six. Dawson moulding was in charge of the meet­ ing which opened by singing the Opening song, after which Janet Kestle offered prayer. The Mission Band Purpose was repeated in Uni­ son. Mary Fletcher read the min­ utes of the last meeting. Myrna Pym read the Scripture lesson after which there was a boys’ chorus. “Work and Pray” then there was a duet by Marguerite Pickard and Elaine Coates. Interesting games were enjoyed by all for twenty min­ utes. The of the ening charge of Gerald Glenn and Beatrice Drover. The meeting was opened with a hymn followed by the Lord’s Prayer in unison. The Scripture lesson was read by Adeen Chambers. The minutes of the last meeting were read. Next week Monday March 11th the Hensall Y. P. U. will enter­ tain the Chiselhurst Y. P. U. to a St. Patrick’s social. Miss Beatrice Drover then took charge of the re­ mainder of the meeting. Hymn 132 was sung and a contest directed by Beatrice Drover closed the meeting. B Line Home and School Club At the recent meeting of the B Line Home and School Club, Dr. Misener, Medical Health Officer, of Crediton, was guest speaker and gave a most interesting and in­ formative talk on ‘'Community Health. An interesting discussion followed. Mrs. Howard Desjardine president gave a reading on the life of Mrs. A. Curtiss, founder of the Home and iSchool Associations. Miss Ballantyne contributed an amusing puzzle. Group singing was enjoyed and during lunch Mrs. Ezra Webb entertained with a questionaire. In April a community meeting for par­ ents is planned -when Miss Sparling­ psychologist from the Ontario Men­ tal Health Clinic, London, will speak on Mental Hygiene, GRAND BEND FARM SCHOOL A onc-day community school for farmers and farm women will be held at Grand Bond on March 18th. The afternoon session at 2 p.m. will feature addresses on Home Beauti­ fication and Reforestation by I. C. Maritt of the Forestry Branch, Tor­ onto. At 8 p.m. W. P. Watson of the Livestock Branch, Toronto, will deal with the Bacon-Hog Business. Hear these experts on those timely subjects. J, C. Shearer, Agricultur­ al Representative is in charge. The school will be held in the basement of the United Church. Everybody ■welcome. r