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HENS ALL
week
train-
Valley
over
told
and
class
con-
past
Miss Cora Stinson spent the
end at her home in London.
Lieutenant Sanx Rennie is
Ing the militia at Thames
this week.
Mr. Harold Hanson, of Thames-
ville, spent Sunday with Mrs. Han
son and family.
Miss Gladys .Slay, of Windsor,
visijed over the week-end, w(ith
Miss Greta Lamniie.
Mrs. Robert McKenzie was
fined to her room during the
week owing to illness.
Mr, and Mrs. Thos. McFederan,
of Forest, visited on Sunday with
Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Tideswell.
Mr. and Mrs. W. Carter, Clinton,
visited on .Sunday with the latter’s
mother Mrs. Catharine Hedden,
Miss Norma Collins, of Bruce
field, spent the week-end with the
Misses Lois and Marion MacLaren.
IMiss Marie Bell, of London, vis
ited over the week-end with hei’
parents Mr. and Mrs., Wm. G. Bell.
Mrs. Hannah Workman visited
last week at the home of her dau
ghter Mrs. Herb. Britton at Dub
lin.
Mr. .and Mrs.
London, visited on
latter’s parents Mr. and Mrs. Jas.
Parkins.
Mrs. P. H. Devlin, of Stratford,
visited last week with her brother
and sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. F.
Corbett.
and Mrs. C. Yager and fam-
Kitchener, visited on Sunday
home of Mrs. Annie Saunder-
Cline Flynn, of
Bunday with the
Mr.
ily, of
at the
cock.
Dr.
town,
John :
Peter
‘Mrs. . .
children of Exetei* visited on Sun
day with the former’s parents, Mr.
and Mrs. Peter Moir.
■Harvest Home services will be
held in Carmel Presbyterian Church
next Sunday. Rev. Wm. Weix* will
conduct special services.
Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Corey, of Lon
don, were recent visitors with the
latter’s brother-in-law and sister,
Mr. and Mrs. John Corbett.
Mrs. A. IV. Kerslake and Billy
and Mrs. Walker are enjoying a
motor trip to Northern
stopping at Bracebridge.
Miss Margaret MacLaren
week fox' Waterloo where
been appointed Professor
tory at the Ladies’ College
Mr. and Mrs. r
Fairgrove, Mich., visited recently
with Mr. and Mrs. G. M, Drysdale
and Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Hess.
Little Patsy Steer returned home
on Sunday after spending
few weeks at the home
grandmother, Mrs. Brazier in Lon
don.
Mr. and Mrs.
hatve moved into the dwelling re
cently vacated by Mr,
McNaughton Miss E'
ray,
and Mrs. McAllister, George-
visited this week with
McAllister and Mr. and
Moir.
Lawrence Baynham
Mrs.
Mrs.
and
Ontario
left this
she has
in His-
____ there.
Reid Kirk, o'f
the past
of her
'George Walker
and Mrs. P.
Elizabeth Mur
ray, of Milwaulkee, Wis.,_ visited
this week with her sister Miss Han
nah Murray.
Misses Leila and Vera Welsh,
Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Welsh, Mr. and
Mrs. Bert Welsh, all of Toronto,
visited last week with Messrs.
Thomas and William Welsh, Miss
Florence Welsh and Mr. and Mrs.
Alf. Clarke.
Misses Violet .Schwalm, of St.
Thomas Mae and Margaret, of Lon
don and Mr. Mervyn Schwalm, of
Stratford, visited last week with
their parents Mr. and Mrs. Peter
Schwalm and attended the funeral
of their grandmother the late Mrs.
Pfaff, of Zurich.
The Young People’s Society, of
Carmel Presbyterian chui'ch will
commence their fall meetin'gs with
a social evening and weiner roast
to be held at the home of Mr. and
Mrs. Stewart McQueen on Friday
evening Septembei’ 20th. All the
young people of the congregation
are cordially invited to attend.
Mrs. P. H. Devlin, of Stratford,
has rented the dwelling occupied
by Mrs. Harold Hanson and in
tends moving into same this month.
Mrs. Hanson intends to move to
Thamesville where Mr. Hanson is
employed in a produce store.
The Clerk, James A. Patterson,
states that he has been very busy
lately registering guns and rifles of
which there seems to be no shortage
around these parts, having register
ed about 200 to date and advises all
who have any to register them now
and avoid further .trouble.
A very pleasant time was spent
at the home of Mrs. W. R. Davidson
on Thursday afternoon when Mrs.
Walker and Mrs. Davidson enter
tained their group of the Ladies’
Association of 'Carmel .church to a
tea. A contest was given out and
Mrs. George Walkei* received the
first 'prize while Mrs. Nellie Mc-
Cullogh won the consolation prize.
Tea was served and a social half
hour spent.
At the meeting of the Council on
September 9th the tax rate for the
village for the year 1940 was set at
35 mills taxable rate. Now this is
4 mills higher than last year. The.
school rate has been raised from
10.9 to 14.4 or 3.5 mills; the county
has been raised from 3.5 to 5.2 or
1.7 higher than last year and the
Provincial subsidy has been dropped
from 1.5 mills to 1 mill this year
making a total of 5.7 mills extra
to be raised and to offset this the'
rate has been dropped
1.3 and the vil-
dropped 12..4 to
The library and
the same. This
these are things
Rally Day service was held on
Sunday morning at the United
church when the Sabbath School
classes attended worship in a body.
Mr. Clarence Smillie presided
the service. Miss Mattie Ellis
the story of the "Loaves
Fishes’. Miss Greta Lamxnie’s
formed the choir and gang "Joyful
Joyful We Adore Thee.” Mr. Robt.
Passmore delivered the sermon at
both services. Mr. Benson Stoneman
sang "My Task” at the evening
service.
Harvest Home Services Held
St. Paul’s Anglican church was
beautifully decorated with flowers,
fruits, vegetables, grain and maple
leaes to celebrate Harvest Home
services on Sunday. Rev. C. F. John
ston of St. George’s church, Lon
don conducted morning service and
the choir sang "It Is a Good Thing
to Sing Praises”, Mrs. Robinson
and Mrs. Middleton sang a duet
"My Task.” Rev. M, B. Parker, of
St. Luke’s church London, a form
er rector of St. Paul’s church con
ducted the evening service. The
choir sang a beautiful anthem "We
Give Thanks” and Mr. Carey Joynt
sang the “Old Rugged Cross.”
Mission Band Party
The Missioxi Band of the United
church held a party on Saturday
afternoon in the school room of the
church with 5 8 members present,
and was a great success. The presi
dent Miss Lenore Normington pre
sided over the following program
Vocal solo by Joyce Broderick
"There’ll Always be an England.”
Norma Smillie, of Toronto a read
ing; Patsy McDonell and Ruth Hess
a duet "I Don’t Want to Play in
Your Yard.” Miss Jean Murray told
a very interesting story and Miss
Eleanor Smillie of Toronto sang a
solo. Eleanor Cook played a ipiano
solo. Miss Kay Drysdale made
the following presentations of
prizes to George Beer for securing
most members and to Eleanor Cook
for sale of most Christmas cards.
A treasure hunt followed and re
freshments were served.
Hensail and Kippen Red Cross
During the coming two weeks
Hensall and Kippen district will be
canvassed by the local branch of
the Canadian Red Cross in con
junction with the nationwide ap
peal of the Society. In the cam
paign of 1939 slightly more than
$1,000.00 was raised of which
amount $200.00 was sent to the
central branch in Toronto. Since
the branch organized last fall more
than $1,150.0.0 has been expend
ed to purchase material and sup
plies to make hospital and other
articles fox* making the above men
tioned possible the branch extends
it’s sincere tliartks to all those who
contributed to the
and to those who
gave so generously
pledge parts,
local canvas
that of 19 3 9
trust that all
do so again and wherever
increase their donations
everyone will see that he
not missed.
1939 campaign
in many cases
later on the
hoped that the
greatly exceed
It is
will
and to this end we
those who gave be-
Meetings
Women’s In
meetings for
Hen sail Senior
reopened their
with a pot luck supper held
home of Mrs. D. G. Steer on
evening with Mrs. Steei1 and
a
debenture
fiom 4.3 to 3.0 or
Iago rate has been
12.0 or 04 mills,
relief rates remain
seems too bad but
over which the Council have very
little to say as has been explained
and the money has to be raised.
fore will
possible
and that
oi* she is
Institute Re-opens
The
stitute
season
at the
Friday
Mrs. W. O. Goodwin as hostesses.
Beautifully decorated tables were
set with an abundance and variety
of food. .Following the suipper the
President Miss Beryl Pfaff presided
over the business. An aviator’s
sweater, cap, wristlets and socks
which had been knit by members
and exhibited at the 'Canadian Na
tional Exhibition was displayed and
stated that it had won a prize. It
was also decided that each member
would fill a can with jelly or jam
which were sent from Red Cross
headquarters. After the business
period court whist was played and
the first prize was won by Mrs. E.
Chip-chase. A hearty vote of thanks
was extended Mrs. Steer and Mrs.
Goodwin .by Mrs. W. A. MacLaren,
seconded by Mrs. Eric Kennedy.
Former Hensail Doctor Heads
Hospital
Dr. .Rosswell P. S. Dougall,
former Hensail doctor, now prac
ticing in Petrolia offered his ser
vices in the Second Great War and
his application has been accepted.
Dr. Dougall will be in charge of the
new military hospital at Chatham
now being erected in connection
with the government training
scheme.
Dr. Dougall has a distinguished
military career. During 1917-18 he
served with the 18th Battalion in
France for twenty months and re
ceived his honourable discharge
as lieutenant. He enlisted at Hen
sail and during his pre-med days
at the University of Western On
tario 1922-25 he was second in
command of the medical company
of the Canadian Officers Training
Coups. He was officer command
ing "D” Company of the Huron
Regiment from 1925 to 1930. His
present job is a C.A.S.F. appoint
ment to the R.C.A.M.C. with the
rank of ealptain. Captain Dougall
will be in complete charge of the
new 3()-bed hospital. Dr, Dougall
moved to Petrolia from Hensail
ten years ago and has taken an ac
tive ipart in civil affairs ever since.
1-Ie is past president of the Lions
Club of Petrolia, past president of
the Lawn Bowling Club, past dis
trict deputy of the Knights of
Pythias and a staunch supporter of
Petrolia, snorting clubs. Captain
Dougall expects to leave for his
new duties about September 20th.
Mrs. Dougall, who also graduated
in medicine from the University of
Western Ontario, London, will con
tinue to reside in Petrolia and will
carry on the practice, Dr. Dougall
is a son of Mr. and Mrs. William
Dougall Sr. of Hensan.
DASHWOOD
The annual Mission Festival will
be held in the Lutheran church on
Sunday, September
C. J. Killinger, of
the guest speaker
service and Rev.
Port Huron in the
Mr. Sanx Witzel, of Toronto, spent
the week-end with his mother Mrs.
Witzel.
Miss Catharine F’inkbeiner is
visiting friends in Sarnia,
Mr. and Mrs, R. Eckstein, Mrs.
Carrie Hoffman and Miss Lily Hoff
man, of London, called on friends
here on Sunday.
Harry Hoffman and sister Gertie
attended the Goetz-Reid wedding
in Thedford last Thursday.
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Westlake and
son Stuart and daughter Marjorie
of Listowel; Mr. and Mrs, Graham
Arthur, of Exeter’ and Fred Hop
croft, of Mitchell, were Sunday vis
itors with Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Hop
croft.
Anniversary service will
in the Evangelical church
October 6th when Rev. H.
erman, of Waterloo, will
guest speaker.
Mrs. Pochler and family, of Fort
Wayne, are visiting with hei’ mother
Mrs. Willert.
The Dashwood Red Cross Unit
shipped the following articles to
Exeter for theii’ September ship
ment: 37 pair socks, 5 sweaters, 4
washcloths, 4 pair broadcast wrist
lets
22nd when Rev.
London will be
in the morning
Albert Ruff, of
evening.
be held
Sunday,
A. Kell-
be the
CREDITON KIPPEN
and one quilt.
CENTRALIA
Reeder is ill at the
daughter, Mrs. Fred
Exeter. His many
Mr. and Mrs. S. Henry and Don
ald ,of Harriston, were week-end
visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Andrew
Hicks.
Mr. James Hennessey, who has
been visiting for some time with
his sister, Mrs. ‘ -C. J. O’Brien
left last week for his home in’the
West. Mrs. O’Brien went to Lon
don with him and is visiting there
with her daughter Mrs. and Mr.
J. Mugan.
Mr. Frank
home of his
Huxtable in
friends hope for a speedy recovery.
Mr. M. Sleamon, a storekeeper
here for a number of years has
sold his store and stock to Mr. Gar
net Andrews. Mr. and Mrs. Andrews
and family, now residents of Ayl
mer and formerly of Saskatchewan,
are to take immediate possession.
Mr. and Mrs. (Sleamon are unde
cided to their future plans.
Mr. Donald Hicks, son of Mr.
and Mrs. Andrew Hicks, who has
enlisted with the R.C.A.F. left on
Saturday .for Toronto to commence
his training.
Mr. Fred Warner has .purchased
from Mrs. William Dobbs the pro
perty he is now occupying.
Mr. George Hicks has accompan
ied Mr. Fred Kerr on a duck hunt
ing trip to Boat Lake.
Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Haddock, of
Lucknow, called on friends in tine
village on Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. John Pollard
ed on Sunday with Mr. and
Eldon .Steepei’ in Parkhill.
Skelton, Mr.Mr. Wm.
visit-
Mrs.
Dave
Smith, of the .Shamrock Creamery
staff and Mr. Jack Kirkham an
employee of Mr. W. T. Colwill left
on Monday for two weeks’ training
at the Thames Valley Camp. Mr.
Ken Pickett and Mr. R. Parker are
in charge of the Creamery.
Miss Ila Willis, of Exeter,
visiting with Mrs. Thos. Willis.
On Friday evening of this week
the September meeting
Home and School Club
held in the school and it
that every member will
special effort to be present and
bring all your friends with you.
The guest speaker for the evening
will be Mrs. Ted Wethey, who has
recently returned from a trip to
London, England. This address
should be of great interest to every
one.
is
of the
will be
is hoped
make a
Centralia Women’s Association
The regular monthly meeting of
the Centralia Women’s Association
was held in the school room of the
church on the afternoon of Thurs
day, September , the 5th.
Essery was in charge of the pro
gram which opened with the sing
ing of the hymn "All the Way My
Saviour Leads Me” followed by the
Lord’s prayer in unison. The first
Psalm was read responsively. Mrs.
Falconbridge gave a reading entit
led "The Weavers” and Mrs. H.
Lightfoot and Mrs. Falconbridge
sang a duet "Love Lifted Me.” Miss
F. Davey gave a reading on prayer.
The hymn “Take the Name of Je
sus with You” was sung. Mr.s. O.
Brown, the president, then took
charge of the business part of the
meeting. After the reading of the
secretary’s and treasurer's reports
it was decided to buy $10.00 worth
of wool in order to give a present
to each local boy who, was leaving
to join the army, navy or air force.
The ladies decided not to have a
fowl supper but to collect from
each family and give the money
to the stewards board. After sing
ing the closing hymn, the meeting
was closed and tea was served by
Mrs. B. Hicks. Mrs. R. Smith, Mrs.
C. Skliiner and Mrs. W. Bokden.
Mrs. A.
Dance at Kippen
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER. 20th
Dance to the Sweet Music of
MAC MeCUTt^HEON
and His Orchestra
"Follow the Gay Crowd to Kippen”
Yom* Requests are Welcome
This Band Aims to Please You
General Admission 150c
0, Watson, Manager
Crediton merchants are handling
the Exeter Lions Club coupons iox*
their big draw Frolic Nights. Sev
enty-five per cent of proceeds will
be credited to Crediton War Time
Committee.
The Evangelical church has de
cided to hold a fowl supper Thurs
day, October 10th. More particu
lars later.
The township clerk’s office was
one of the busiest places in the vil-
lage during the past week when
rifles and shotguns were brought in
for registration. To date over 700
have been registered. The time has
been extended until the 30th of the
month
fail to
fine.
Mr,
Toronto, and Mrs.
spoon and daughter Enols, of Los
Angeles; Mr. and Mrs. Ray Lavigne
and daughter Jean and Mrs. Stanley
Sernegen, all of Windsor, spent the
week-end with Mr. and Mrs. Albert
King.
Bob Blackwell, of Brantford, is
visiting in the village.
Mrs. George Lawson and
Sam spent Sunday at Sarnia.
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Kerr and
George Hicks left
Lion’s Head where Mr.
Mr. Hicks __ _ ___
opening of the wild duck season on
Monday.
Mr. and
Detroit and Mr. and
Lovie, Harvey and
Sunday with Mr.
Lovie, of London.
The —
started
night.
Mrs.
Man.,
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Finkbeiner.
Mr. Fred Gaiser was pleasantly
surprised recently when his chil
dren, grandchildren and a few other
friends gathered at his home in
honor of his 80th birthday. Suppei’
was served and a pleasant
enjoyed by all.
Mrs. John Mininick, Mr.
Stanley Minnick and little
iel J., and Mrs. Allen Wendle, all
of Lockport, N.Y., visited for a few
days at the home of Mrs. J. Min
nick’s sister, Mrs. Rosina Stahl and
Irvin. They also visited at the
home of Mr. and Mrs. Norman
Kleinfeldt, north of Crediton and
with Mr. and Mrs. Ervin Eggert at
Greenway, rheir visit being much
enjoyed by all. -
A Rally Day (program was given
in the United Church Sunday School
last Sunday. A recitation "Friends”
was given by Rosalie Mack. A hymn
was sung by junior* girls and a re
citation "Now God we Thank Thee”
was given by Jean King and "Jesus
Christ and Me” by Lois Schwartz.
Miss Hardings told a story "Serv
ing Jesus With Gladness.” Three
boys took up the offering. Elaine
Mitchell and Betty Mawliinney sang
a dedication hymn. Rev. J. Falcon
bridge, of Centralia, was the guest
speaker and gave an interesting ad
dress having as his theme "Serving
the Lord with Gladness.”
Crediton AV.
The September meeting of the
W. A. of Crediton United Church
was held Thursday last with the
ladies of the Evangelical church
being their guests. Mrs. Zwicker,
president, gave the address of wel
come. Hymn 10 6 was sung follow
ed by prayer by Rev. Mr. Turner,
The Scripture was taken by Mrs.
Turner. A few items of business
were discussed and an appeal made
to the ladies to help with jam for
the Red Cross. Hymn 240 was sung
and then the meeting was given
over to the visitors. Mrs. Wes.
Wein taking the chair for a most
interesting and inspiring program.
The theme being “Courage.” All
joined in a sing song of lovely
old hymns followed by a reading
by Mrs. C. Haist. Duet by Mrs. E.
Fahner and Mrs. H. Shenk; poem
by Mrs. M. Faist; (paper on "Cour
age” by Mrs. Emery Fahner; chor
us by ladies’ octette. Hymn and
a playlet “Changed from self to
Service” given by Mrs. T. Ma-
whinney and Mrs. A. Amy. Hymn
"I Gave my Life for Thee” was
sung and the meeting was closed
by the National anthem. The Unit
ed ladies took charge of a contest
and lunch was served by the ladies
of the W. »A. convened by Mrs.
Kes-tle and Mrs. Lovie.
after which date those who
register will be liable to a
and Mrs. Andy Craven, of
', and Mrs. Jane Wither-
Miss Norma Pybus, of London, is
visiting her grandmother Mrs. H.
Ricker.
Mrs. W. McAllistex* of the Parr
Line, spent Sunday with Mr. and
Mrs. John Cochrane.
Mr. and Mrs. N. Alexandei’ spent
a day last week visiting friends at
Blenheim,
Quite a number from this vicinity
attended anniversary services at
Hillsgreen United church on Sun
day. Kippen choir being in at
tendance.
Mr. H. Ricker and Arthur spent
a few days the beginning of the
week -with friends at Bright.
Miss Doris Alexander, of London,
spent the week-end with hex* par
ents Mr. and Mrs. William Alexand
er.
General Store Sold
Having disposed of my General Store Business to Mr. G, R.
Andrew, of Weyburn, Sask., I Wish to take this opportunity
of expressing my thanks to the many customers who have
patronized me during the ye&rs in business in Centralia, I
solicit for Mr. Andrew a continuance of your favour.
All accounts are now due and we would kindly request an
immediate Settlement. Accounts may be paid at the store.
ly. C. SLEAMON, Centralia
son
Saturday
~ Kerr
will participate in
Mr.
for
and
the
Mrs. Henry Stevens, of
Jack
spent
Roy
Mrs.
Marian
and Mrs.
church choirEvangelical
their fall rehearsals Friday
Gill and son, of Brandon,
are visiting this week with
time was
and Mrs.
son Dan-
MOUNT CARMEL
Mr. J. Blundy, of Sarnia, spent
Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. A. Keogh.
Mr. Joe. Regan, of Kirkland
is spending his holidays at his
here.
Mr. Norman Geromette, of
dc-n, spent Tuesday at his home
here.
Mr.
family
Mr.
Lake
home
Lon-
and Mrs. Joe Dietrich and
spent Saturday in London.
Justin Mahoney, of St.
Thomas, spent the week-end at his
home here.
Mr. James Carey and
Mrs. Hubert Carey spent
end in Simcoe.
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Ryan and
family spent Sunday in Chatham.
Mahoney <s employ
er Mr. C. Regan, of
Mr. and
the week-
Miss Frances
ed at the home
Lucan.
Mr. and Mrs.
son Gerald, of
week-end at their homes here.
Hubert Dietrich and
London, spent the
CLANDEBOYE
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Brooks en
tertained their friend Mr. Charles
Edgington at a fowl dinner, the
occasion being his birthday.
Mrs. c. Paton attended the fun
eral of her sister in London.
Miss Ila Paton is attending Tech
nical School in London.
Mrs. C. Flynn has returned home •
from a visit with relatives in St.
Thomas,
1
Mr. and Mrs. C. Blanchard and
family, of Exeter, spent Sunday with
relatives in the vicinity,
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Dinden and
Verna, of Denfield and Mr. and Mrs.
Joseph Carter and Marie, of Clande-
boye, spent Sunday with Mr. and
Mrs. Archie Parsons.
Miss Irma Ferguson and Mr. Gor
don Gachstetter visited on Sunday
at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Gordon
Pybus, of Zurich.
Master Gerald Parsons is visiting
with his grandparents Mr. and Mrs.
Joseph Linden, of Denfield.
Mr. and Mrs. Norman Long were
vigited
in-law
end.
Mrs.
son Mr. and Mrs. Ross Love.
by their daughter and son-
of Detroit, over the week-
Mina Love is visiting her
KIRKTON
Mrs. Howard Balfour,
visited part of the past
her sister Mrs. C. Paul.
Mrs. Frank Anderson,
daughters and little granddaughter
visited with Rev. and Mrs. Lewis, of
Brussels. Master Charles Lewis re
turned foi* the balance of the week.
Mrs. R. Pearson and family left
Sunday for their new home at Col
lingwood.
Miss Edith Fletcher left Saturday
for Brussels where she will attend
the Brussels High School. She will
make her home with Rev. and Mrs.
Lewis.
The Kirkton Public School open
ed Monday, September 16th with the
new teacher, Miss Moser, of Strat
ford.
Mr. and Mrs.
_ have moved into
jhouses recently
of London,
week with
Sr., her
Gordon Burgin
Miss E. Doupe’s
vacated by Wm.
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Mr. Jas.
on friends
day.
Mr. and
Don were
and Mrs. Wm. Ryekman. of Exeter.
Mrs.
Marion
plireys,
Mr.
nor, of
husband Mr. andtMrs. John Fother-
ingham, of
friends in
Chris, was a former Kirkton boy
having spent his boyhood days in
the community.
Howe, of London, called
in the village last Pri
Mrs, Wib. Cluff and
Sunday guests with
son
Mr.
(Rev.) Bulteel and daughter
visited with Mrs. R. Hum-
of Pt. Stanley, on Saturday,
and Mrs. Christopher Ven-
Clinton, their daughter and
Brucefield, called on
the village Sunday.
Nurse: "You should hear my pat
ient raving day and night.”
Interne: "About what biondie?”
Nurse: "Me, of course, silly!”
Calling out men of certain age classes for medical
examination, and if Fit, to undergo military train
ing for a period of 30 days within Canada, or the
territorial waters thereof.
PROCLAMATION
CANADAATHLONE
[L.S.]
GEORGE THE SIXTH, by the Grace of God of Great Britain, Ireland and
the British Dominions beyond the Seas KING, Defender of the Faith,
Emperor of India.
To All To Whom these Presents shall come or whom the same may in
anywise concern,Greeting :
E. MIALL, tat
Acting Deputy Minister ► y y
of Justice, Canada
PROCLAMATION
HERE AS it is provided by The National
Resources Mobilization Act, 1940, that the
Governor in Council may make from time to time
such orders and regulations requiring persons to place themselves, their
services and their property at the disposal of His Majesty in the right of
Canada for the use within Canada or the territorial waters thereof, as may
be deemed necessary or expedient for securing the public safety, the defence
of Canada, the maintenance of public order, or the efficient prosecution of
the war, or for maintaining supplies or services essential to the life of the
community;
And Whereas pursuant to the powers therein contained, and the pro
visions of The War Measures Act, our Governor in Council did on the
27th day of August, 1940, make regulations to provide a system for calling
out men for military training within Canada and the territorial waters
thereof, such regulations being known as the National War Services Regu
lations, 1940;
And Whereas pursuant to and in accordance with the said Regula
tions, it has been decided to call out for military training, as aforesaid,
every male British Subject who is or has been, at any time subsequent to
the first day of September, 1939, ordinarily resident in Canada and who, on
the first day of July, 1940, had reached the age of twenty-one years but
had not yet reached the age on that date of twenty-two years or had reached
the age of twenty-two years but had not yet reached the age on that date
of twenty-three years, or who had reached the age of twenty-three years
but had not yet reached the age on that date of twenty-four years, or who
had reached the age of twenty-four years, but had not yet reached the age
on that date of twenty-five years and who was on the fifteenth day of July,
1940, unmarried or a widower without child or children;
Now Therefore Know Ye that pursuant to The National Resources
Mobilization Act, 1940, and the War Measures Act, and pursuant to and
in accordance with the National War Services Regulations, 1940, promul
gated under the provisions of the said Acts, we do hereby call out the
aforesaid classes of men to submit themselves for medical examination
and to undergo military training for a period of thirty days within Canada
or the territorial waters thereof, and to report at such places and times
and in such manner and to such authorities or persons as may be notified
to them respectively by a Divisional Registrar of an Administrative Divi
sion appointed by the Governor in Council pursuant to the above men
tioned regulations.
Of all of which Our Loving Subjects and all others whom these
Presents may concern, are hereby required to take notice.
In Testimony Whereof, We have caused these Our Letters to be made
Patent, and the Great Seal of Canada to be hereunto affixed. Witness:
Our Dear Uncle, Our Right Trusty and Right Well Beloved Cousin
and Counsellor, Alexander Augustus Frederick George, Earl of
Athlone, Knight of Our Most Noble Order of the Garter, Member of
Oui* Most Honourable Privy Council, Knight Grand Cross of Our
Most Honourable Order of the Bath, Grand Master of Our Most Dis
tinguished Order of Saint Michael and Saint George, Knight Grand
Cross of Qur Royal Victorian Order, Companion of Our Distinguished
Service Order, Colonel in Our Army (retired), having the honorary
rank of Major-General, One of Our Personal Aides-de-Camp, Gover
nor General and Commander in Chief of Our Dominion of Canada.
At Our Government House, in Our City of Ottawa, this eleventh day of
September, in the year of Our Lord one thousand nine hundred and
forty, and in the fourth year of Our Reign.
’ By Command, E. H. COLEMAN, Under-Secretary of State.
The above is verbatim copy of Proclama
tion appearing in The Canada Gazette,
No. 25, Vol. lxxiv, September 13th, 1940.
Published for the information of those concerned
by the authority and courtesy of
HONOURABLE JAMES G. GARDINER,
Minister of Nafionol War Services,
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