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EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, SEPTEMBER Sth, 1940 ®c Sixty-Seventh Year
MggmjBj I HOTEL CHANGES HANDS
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Winter Coats
New Cloths Reasonable PricesNew Styles
We have a very fine range of Coats for the coming season. More than ever we would ad
vise early buying as good cloths will be scarce later on. We have coats to suit any type
of figure, Small, Extra Large, Half Sizes, Short Stout Models, Etc. trimmed in luxurious
furs such as. Sable, Fox, Wolf, Muskrat, Genet, Persian Lamb, Etc,, all chamois interlined.
WE HAVE SEVERAL COATS IN CHILDREN’S, LADIES’ AND MISSES’! CARRIED
OVER FROM LAST SEASON AT GREATLY REDUCED PRICES.
LADIES’ & MISSES’ SKIRTS
R$2.95r on sale at $2.19 each
Ladies’ and Misses’ Cloth Skirts—Good range of colors and materials—Sizes 14 to
20—Excellent for school wear etc. Regular price $2.95 on sale at $2.19 each
Supersilk Hosiery at Old Price $1.00 a pair
We are selling all lines of Supersilk Hosiery, pure silk crepe, chiffon and service
weight, popular shades, the regular $1.15 lines at $1.00 a pair
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The hotel ip Exeter has changed |
hands and Miss Amelia L. Acheson, i
the third generation in the hotel]
business. ,is the new proprietress, j
The auction sale of tin* '-’intents of j
the hotel advertised fur Friday of]
last week was called off and ftr-j
rangements made whmvby Missi
Acheson becomes the new owner, j
The hotel will again Im known as
the .Central Hotel. Mi-s Acheson's |
grandfather, the late James Oke. in
the early days of Exeter, was pro
prietor of the hotel and later his
son-in-law, the late W. T. Acheson,
conducted the
selling out 16
there have
Miss Acheson
with her a competent staff and as
she is no stranger to the liptel busi
ness she will no doubt, merit the
confidence of the travelling public.
OSBORNE MAN
FOLLOWING
Mr. Lloyd Hern
home township,is
CRITICAL
ACCIDENT
2 4. of Us-
lly ill in
•pital hav-
. skall, a
s well as
ut the face
internal injuries,
hotel
years
been
will
W, T. Acheson,
for many years,
aim. Since then
several owners,
have associated
GROCERY SOLD
Mr. R. L. Motz, who for the
nine years has conducted the
past
v___ ____ _ Red
and White Grocery business in Ex-
etei has disposed of the stock to
Mrs. C. P. Harvey, During those
years Mrs. Harvey has been connect
ed with the store and is well known
to the public. She will be assisted
in the business by her son Leonard
and the business in future will be
known as Harvey & Harvey. The
transfer was made the second of this
month. Mr. Motz has not yet de
cided where lie will locate but is
now looking for a similar business
and has several prospects in view.
Mr. Motz, a Crediton boy, came to
Exeter from the West »nd he and
Mrs. Motz and family have made
many friends in Exeter. They will
have the best wishes for their future
welfare,
aged
critic
the Stratford General H<
ing suffered a fracture
broken right forearm,
numerous lacerations alm
and possible internal injuries, re
ceived in un automobile accident a
mile and a quarter east of Shakes
peare. early Monday morning while
ou his way with four others to at
tend the Toronto Exhibition.. In
the car with Lloyd were his brother
Thomas, driver of the car and an
other brother Arthur also Clarence
Towle and David Hodgins.
The five had started out from
Zion about 4.45 Monday morning
and had reached Shakespeare about
six o’clock. A heavy fog hung over
the entire country side, and ac
cording to one of the members of
the party they were proceeding at
only a moderate rate of speed. A
mile and a quarter east of Shakes
peare they came upon two trucks
parked at the right hand side of the
road. Just as they were about to
pass the trucks the one nearest to
them, owned and driven by Elmei’
Pollock, of Blyth, began to pull out
toward the centre of the road. An
other car was coming toward the
Woodham car and the driver was
given the alternative of crashing
into the oncoming vehicle or of
smashing into the rear of the Bes-
coby Transport truck still standing
Hern chose the
the
the
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at
Ladies’ & Misses’ Knitted Suits Clearing at Greatly Reduced Prices
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Special Values for Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Zinc Rings
The Heavy Kind per doz. 23c
Hillcrest Shortening
The Popular Bnuicl
Keen’s Mustard J/ IL 9/1 i*
A Seasonable Item, Special /2 ™ *•**
Quaker Corn Flakes
Try Those .................
2 lbs. 23c
2 pkgs. 15c
Phone 32
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Royal York Tea LIMITED QUANTITY JI fnr
1 lb. and 15c value Tea Pot ........dll ’"I v<Jv
Canadian Lobster 1/Jk ?7r
New Pack, Beaver Brand • v
Canned Blueberries n4*r Fin 1 ftr
Golden Diamond Brand ....pv* till IvL
per pkg. 25cSwansdown Cake Flour
New Package, New Price 1
Jones & May Your
Superior
Store
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A MONSTER
REDUCED PRICES
In Granite ware from 5 to 40%
This is the best time to have your furnace and furnace pipes
looked over. Just call us by phone.
Now is the time to start your pullets on a good laying con
centrate. Prices are down on all feeds. Come in and see
us for prices.
We have on hand twelve New Cook Stoves bought before
the advance in price. If you are in need of a new stove
see our display and the amazing low prices. Also several
second hand stoves priced to sell.
SPECIAL
Quarts, House Paint 59c; Enamel, quails 64c. A nice range
of colors to choose from.
Traquair’s Hardware
Dealers in
Beach, Findlay and McClary Stoves, Ranges and Heaters;
Purina, Pioneer and Dr. Roe’s Feeds, Royal Purple
Concentrates
Phone Your Orders to 27, Exeter
Mr. Fred Ellerington was a visit
or in Toronto part of last Week and
a few days this week.
Mr Thomas Holden on Sunday last
suffered a nasty gash on his head
when he struck an overhanging mat
tock at his home. The wound bled
profusely and Dr. Weekes was cal
led.
Mrs. Win. Reaman left Monday
for New York, leaving there Wed
nesday on board the “Quiriqua” to
join her husband at Barranca-Ber-
meja, South America. Mrs. Reaman
will stop at Kingston, Jamaica and
Bairencuilla, Colombia. From Bair-
encuilla Mrs. Reaman will travel by
plane to her home at Barranca-Ber-
meja.
Mr. A. E. Moore has moved into
the. residence of Mrs. H. Gambrill,
Main St.
The Women’s Association of Main
St. church met Wednesday after
noon at the summer cottage of Mr.
and Mrs. W. Martin at Grand Bend.
The Canadian Red Cross Society
have a splendid display at the Can
adian
should be seen by all those attend
ing the big fair. The display oc
cupies the whole of the Graphic
Arts building which is situated on
the circle facing the fountain and
comprises all the activities of the
society, both peace time and war
time. There is, of course, no charge
for admission to the. building.
National Exhibition which
RED CROSS FROLIC
GRANDSON OF JOS. SENIOR
IS INSTANTLY KILLED
Mr. Jos. Senior and Miss Blanch,
also Mr. M. Senior, of Toronto, who
was visiting with his father here for
the holiday, were called to Toronto
Monday owing to the sudden death
of the former’s grandson, Lieutenant
Thomas Harris Senior, aged 2 2, only
son of Mrs. Senior and the late El
more Harris Senior, of Wychwood
Park, Toronto.
Lieut. Senior was a member of the
Highland Light Infantry of Canada
and was stationed 'at Perth Bar
racks at Stratford. For the past
•week he had been stationed at Long
Branch taking musketry course with
his unit at the ranges.
After completing his duties Sat
urday Lieut. Senior along with
Lieut. Douglas Harley, of the same
Battalion, accompanied by two
friends, Misses Helen Gurney and
Anne Crowther, both of Toronto,
were on their way to Lake'Simcoe
to visit with Lieut. Senior’s mother,
who had been spending the season
at her summer home.
Lieut. Harley was driving the big
by Lieut. Senior. It is
driver lost control of
sharp stone-lined curve
near Belhaven on the
early Sunday morning,
that Lieut. Senior
Thames Road Rink
Just Behind Thames Road Church
FRIDAY, SEPT. 6 th
GOOD PROGRAM
Consisting of the Shiel Family
Scotch Entertainers, of Mt.
Forest
Bingo Games will also be held
followed by open air dancing
SPECIAL DOOR PRIZE
Admission 25c; Under 12 Free
Refreshments on the Grounds
Come and Enjoy a Real Evening
Under auspices of Thames Road
Red Cross Unit
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sedan owned
claimed the
the car at a
in the road
Sutton road
It is believed
either tried to get out of the car
or was thrown out when the ma
chine turned over and lie was pin
ned beneath. Harley, the driver of
the car. escaped injuries. Miss
Gurney suffered head injuries and
Miss Crowther body bruises.
The deceased was a native of To
ronto and a graduate from Upper
Canada College. At the time he en
listed he was engaged with the mil
ling firm of S. J. Cherry & Son, of
Preston. He was a man of splendid
physique and was a popular and
promising young officer. The fun
eral took place in Toronto Tuesday.
Besides his mother, the deceased is
survived by two sisters, Harriet and
Doris.
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ANOTHER MONSTER
Dance & Frolic
FOR WAR SERVICE WORK
to be held at
SPRUCE GROVE
3 Miles South of Exeter on No
4 Highway
Tues., Sept. 10
Program at 8 o’clock
Provided by Talent front Kirk
ton, Heitsall, Exeter, Centralist
and London
Free Dancing will follow with
music by Bernie Coulter’s
Orchestra
Bingo and Other Attractions
the Grounds
General Admission 25c
Sponsored by Centralia War
Service Unit
BOARD OF EDUCATION
The regular meeting of the Board
of Education was held Tuesday at
)S p.m. in the Public Library with all
members present.
Minutes of the previous regular
and special meetings were read and
approved.
Building and Grounds Committee
reported work looked after, painting
to be finished in another week.
Report from the H. S. Principal
showed attendance over 190, with
more pupils to come. (Instead of
one second and two third forms as
last year there would be two second
and one third
to change in
th er changes
table.
The P. S.
attendance of
form this year. Owing
English courses, fur
will he made in time
on
principal reported an
___________ 169. Only five teach
ers are required as ’compared with
sir last vear.
Per G Lawson and J. N. Willis
payment of the following accounts:
J. Bowey, coal, §416.25; Robertson’s
Drugstore, supplies, $1.49; Penny
Bank supplies, $15.64; E. N. Moyer
Co., seats, $42.06;
cate, supplies, $15.50
tionery, supplies, stamps,
$51.92.—-Carried.
Per C. V. Pickard and
vers that supplies requested by
Woodall be procured.—(Carried
Mr, Waghorn was granted
off to attend camp with the Hussars
for two weeks, substitute to be ar
ranged for.
Times-Advo-
rigg Sta-
telephone
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Mrs,Bea-
Miss
time
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I PROPERTY TRANSFER
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j The Exeter-Hensail Branch of the
(Canadian Legion
I inti, permanent q
i located
I purrhasi
Main St
ly used
pi.rchi
Smith
tliet
storey
as a t
of Bingo
with the
in
•d
the building
from Mr. Win
The building v
a printing offi
and reinodelb
Legion will
to till?
)T.S Will
for the
been so
as ;
•d
Tin
improvi
’ and b
club roi
which has
Legion,
‘inents
ph floc
mi and
soon to move
rs and will be
ng they have
Vm. J. Smith,
g was former
office and was
d by Mr.
make fur-
second
be used
holding
popular
ACCIDENTS
Milk Wagon Run Into
On Monday about n
wagon of Hatter’s Di
into by an automobile i
the bridge Main St. q
driven by Murray Wei
anstown, and with h
mother and several i
gers. The wagon w.
damaged but no one w
stable Ferguson investigated and a
charge of not having a permit is
being made against the driver of the,
car
milk
run
>ssing
the
Will
i er
auto was
of Gow-
was his
* passen-
omewhat
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WAR TIME COMMITTEE
weeks ago the committee
the names of thirty-eight
at the roadside,
latter course and
car smashed into
transport.
Thomas Hern
were in the front seat,
most seriously injured. The driver
of the car suffered scalp injuries
and leg and chest injuries. David
Hodgins received numerous scalp
and facial lacerations. He was also
cut painfully about the hands. Ar
thur Hern received only minor in
juries and Clarence Towle suffered
a cut leg.
Provincial Traffic Officer Chas.
Anderson sent the injured men on
to the Stratford Hospital following
treatment given by Dr. J. C. Ross,
of Baden, who was called to the
scene. All but Lloyd have since
returned home.
Harry Fox. of Toronto, driver of
the Transport truck into which the
car had crashed, told the police his
truck had run out of gas and he
had parked it by the side of the
road. No flares had been placed
on the road, however.
The light car in which the young
men were riding was badly wrecked
the engine having been pushed back
toward the front seat, Windows
windshield were shattered by
impact,
slightly
nose of the
rear of the
and Llovd.
were
who
the
A few
published
young men of this district who had
enlisted in the various fighting ser
vices for overseas. We asked that
friends er relatives should keep us
informed of all enlistments for over
seas sea vice with number, rank and
address, as we need the list kept up-
to-date at all times for
reasons. Telephone or drop
or letter to the secretary,
Creech.
The following additional
have been received:
Gunner Ray Desrosiers
Pte. John W.. McAllister
Capt. C. C. Misener*
Sig. E. P. Learn
Pte, H. G. Squires
Pte. R. Rose
Pte. Alvin J. Fischer
Harold Elliot (Flyine
Lome Howey (Flying
Exeter District War
mittee has appointed W. J. Floyd,
manager of the Bank of Montreal,
chairman of a War Savings Com
mittee for rhe district. Shortly a
full organization will be made, and
the committee will launch a cam
paign for the sale of certificates and
stamps. [
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various
a card
R. N.
names
Force)
Force)
Time <Com-
The rear of the truck
damaged.
CLUB REVIEWSLIONS
» SUMMER WORK
and
the
was
fJT
Car Collides With Wagon
On Wednesday evening of last
week an automobile accident took
place in front of Mr. Harold Brown's
No. 4 Highway, south of Exeter. Mr.
Brown
grain,
on top
Leslie,
other ear with lights and failed to
sea the wagon until quite close to
ii. Seated on a board at the back
of the wagon was Mr. Brown’s sis-
te--* and to avoid striking her Mr.
Leslie pulled out, the side of his
rai striking the rack doing damage
to the car.
was drawing in a load of
There was a lighted lantern
of the load. Mr. Harold
of Staffa, was meeting an-
Gasoline Truck Turns Over
The British-American oil truck of
Mr. Wm. Allison was completely
turned over about a mile from Hen
sail on Saturday last, and while
considerable damage was done to
the cab of the truck, the driver, Roy
Lamport, escaped with a shakening
> up. It is alleged that the driven
fell asleep at the wheel and the
tiuck left the road turning over
completely coming to rest on its
wheels. Constable John Ferguson
1 investigated the accident and step-
!ped off a hundred and eleven paces
from where the truck left the road
I to where it stopped.
LOCAL NEWS
Goderich Couple Hurt
An auto accident took place Sun
day at the north end intersection
when a car driven by Harold Palm
er. of Flin Flon. Manitoba, on its
way east to Grand Bend struck a
ear in which were Mr. and Mrs.
John Acheson, of Goderich. Mrs.
Acheson suffered abrasions, bruises
and shock, while Mr. Acheson was
bruised but less severely than his
wife. The Acheson car was turned
over and badly damaged. The in
jured were removed to St. Joseph's
; Hospital in London. We understand
Provincial Officers Thos Oldfield
and L. Rutherford, of Goderich were
in Exeter Monday and collected
oral guns to he used in home
fence.
Mr. Milo Snell, who recently
derwent an operation-in the Toronto
General Hospital, is now making
splendid improvement and is expect
ed home this week.
nT TT _• i j m -I nusi'“«u uuuuuu. vv r uimers i an ai1—' 5' *Pll?kard, Marguerite they have made satisfactory progress
Saturday jan(j Giat Mr. Acheson has been able
to leave the hospial. Chief Norry
and Constable John Ferguson inves
tigated.
sev-
de-
un-
afternoon after a pleasant visit at;
Mrs. Pickard’s former home at Fro
bisher. Sask., and also in Winnipeg.
Rev. Arthur and Mrs. Page and
John, who have spent the month of
August at their summer cottage on
Wigwassau Island, Muskoka Lakes,
ar<> returning this week and Mr.
Page will have charge of the ser
vices in James St. church next Sun
day.
Miss Mary Gorle, of Toronto, who
has been visiting with relatives near
Cromarty and Staffa, spent the
week-end with Mr. and Mrs. Win.
Sillery and attended the Anglican
church anniversary on Sunday. She
returned to her home Monday ev
ening.
Mr. O. Pedersen, of Dashwood,
while in towm on Saturday last was
taken seriously ill and evas treated
at Dr. Weekes office by Dr. Weekes
and Dr. Flecher, He was afterwards
removed by ambulance to St.
Joseph’s Hospital, in London, where
an emergency operation was
formed. His condition is now
sidered satisfactory.
Glen Northcott, four-year-old
of Mr. Wm. W. Northcott. on Thurs
day last received abrasions and was
badly bruised when climbing ovei’
a wheel into the wagon. As the wag
on started in some manner the boy
was caught between the wheel and
the wagon box. Dr. Weekes was
called and found no bones broken.
Mr. L. Day left last -week for
Toronto to visit his daughter, Mrs.
Alex. Lloyd and attend the Exliibi-
I tion. 'While’ there he was taken ill
j and was removed to Toronto East
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POST—POWELL
The Exeter Lions club met
their supper meeting Tuesday even
ing at the Central Hotel after be
ing closed down for the summer
months. Catering was done by the
new proprietress, Miss Amelia Ach
eson, and a splendid meal was serv
ed. President elect C. V. Pickard
was in the chair. A sing song was
lead by the newly elected Lion Tam
er W. J. Smith with Lion G. Koch at
the piano. Lions H. C. Rivers and
Ulric Snell were presented with
“keys” for having secured new mem
bers for the club. The presentation
was made by Past President Sandy
Elliot. Several committees made
their reports the most important of
which was that of Lion J. H. Jones,
chairman of the boys and girls work
committee. Seven girls and four
boys were sent to different camps,
a unique
otherwise
privilege,
lads were
Bend for
told that
the lads
the saving
voted for the National School for
the Blind and it was decided to ap
propriate $50.00 for the outfitting
of a Hay township lad for the at
tendance_at the Deaf and Dumbj School. $51.90 has beeni spent in [ General Hospital for treatment. Mr.
eye examinations and m the fitting. pa„ suffered a similar illness about
experience for some who
would not enjoy such a
Two Stephen township
given an outing at Grand
a week. The Lions were
their interest in one of
for the past year meant
of his life. $25.00 was
of eye glasses and $242.05 for re
moval of tonsils and adenoids. A
Calf Club is being sponsored at the
Exeter Fair with a good entry. The
Lions Juvenile baseball club were
defeated in the finals oy Clinton.
Lion Sandy Elliot in urging the sale
of tickets for the Lions Frolic next
month stated that after hearing
the reports of the work accomplish
ed no one .....1— ... —J
the public to assist by purchasing!
coupons for the draw. i
card was signed by the members pre-I
sent to be forwarded to Lion
Middleton at the Westminster
pital.
per-
con-
son
| two years ago.
here will hope
co very.
Mr. and Mrs.
daughter Ella
have moved to Exeter into the resi
dence they recently purchased from
Miss I. Cottle, Ann St. and vacated
............... ................ by Mr. Douglas Thomson, who has
need hesitate to" ask imoved into the residence of Capt.
t...........‘ Bedford. John St. We welcome Mr.
A ‘’Get Well”!and Mrs. McGregor and daughter to jour midst.
During the latter part of August
Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Long, or Win
nipeg, were guests of Mr. and Mrs.
Harvey Hill of Hyde Park, and were
honored by a family reunion at
Springbank on August 28th. In at
tendance were Mr. and Mrs. Harvey
Hill and daughter Maxine, of Hyde
Parli
Hateel, of Exeter; M
ter Dearing, Mr. and Mr
sett, Mr
son Vaughan
Mr* and Mrs.
ghter Sheila,
.Collings and
I London; Mr,
j Gilling, Mr.
Miss M. Coombes of St, Thomas.
His many -friends
for his speedy re-1
J. H. McGregor and
Jean, of Greenway.
Bill!
Hos-
lastMrs. E. .Tory received word
week of the death of her daughter,
Mrs. Jas. F. Russell, of Chauvin.
Alta who died Wednesday
28th, after an illness of
months. Mrs. Russell, whose maid
en name was Emily Ada Jory, was
born and raised in this vicinity and
visited hero about two years ago.
Besides her husband she is survived'
by two daughters and one* son; also
her mother, one brother and five
sisters. Interment took place at
Ribstono, Alta., where t.he family
resided for many years.
several
I and daugh
, Mrs. John Jones and daughter
' ‘ and Mrs. Wai-
Ed. Bis-
W, Rollins and
Luther Bissett,
Bailey and dan-
and Mrs. E. A.
I
and Mrs.
, Mrs,
R. T.
Mr.
daughter Patsy, all of
and Mrs. Lawrence
Frank J. Gilling and
A quiet but pretty wedding took
place at the home of Mr. and Mrs.
J. Willis Powell, Exeter at high
noon, on Saturday. August 31st,
when their only daughter Marion
Gertrude, was united in marriage
to William Gerald Post, eldest son
of Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Post, of y Windsor. The Rev. F. E. Clydes- C,
dale, a former pastor and friend of W,
the bride, officiated. The bride,
given in marriage by her father,
was lovely in shell pink sheer with
halo in matching tones and carried
a sheaf of Talisman roses. She was
attended by her cousin, Miss Donna
Powles. of St. Thomas, who was
gowned in corn flower blue net and
taffeta carrying a sheaf of Richmond
roses. The groom was attended by
his brother, Warren I. Post, of
Windsor. The wedding music wras
played by Mrs. G. J. Cochrane, who
also played during the signing of
the register. The ceremony was per
formed under an arch of evergreen
from which hung a white bell. The
groom’s gift to the bride was a gold
locket and chain; to the bridesmaid,
a string of pearls; to the groomsman
a wallet; to the pianist, a silver
trimmed blue flow’er vase. Aftei*
the ceremony a buffet lunch was
served from a table tastefully dec
orated w’itli flowers and tall tapers,
immediately after the wedding cake
was out by the bride, A profusion
of flowers and ferns were attrac
tively arranged throughout the
rooms. On request of the pianist
the bride played several violin sel
ections for her guests. The bride
donned a travelling dress of dusky
rose with blue accessories and the
bridal couple left by motor for Lon
don where they entrained for a
honeymoon trip. On their return
they will reside in Windsor. Out-
of-town guests were. Frederick E.
Post, Windsor; Mrs. A, E. Powles,
Bt. Thomas; Mrs. W. B. Crisp. Lon
don; Mrs. S. M. Nash, Sarnia and
Mrs. F. E. Clydesdale, Palmerston.
Trivitt Anniversary
The anniversary services of Tri
vitt Memorial church were, held on
Sunday with splendid congregations
at both services. In the evening
<111(1 »TmcH cliuvclios
services. Beautiful
flowers deorated the edi-
L. Langford, M.A.
was the preacher
service and in the
P. o. Harford, D.D.
was the speaker and
4111(1
withdrew their
summer
five. Rev. C,
of Sebringville.
at the morning
evening Rev. R.
of Seaforth,
both delivered helpful and inspiring
sermons. Special music was pro
vided by tWe choir, Mr. A. Middle-
miss singing a solo In the evening.