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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1940-12-25, Page 5THE EXETER TIMES-ADVOCATE WEDNESDAY, J>KC. 215th,-1910 HENSALL Mr. Geo. Douglas of London was In town on Monday. Miss .Ada Gram of Detroit is vis­ iting with her parents, Mr. and M •?. Geo. Gram. Mr. Herh Hedden of Harriston is visiting at the home of his mother, Mrs. Catharine Hedden. Miss Pearl Harpole of London spent the holiday season with her mother, Mrs. Grace Harpole, Miss Alice Pfaff of Delhi is vis­ iting with her mother, Mrs. Alice Pfaff and sister, Miss Beryl PfVf. Mrs. McDougall of Blenheim is spending a few days visiting with her fiend, Mrs*. Annie Saundercock. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Daniel left on Monday for Brantford where they will spend Xmas and New Year’s. Miss Amy Lammie of Windsor is visiting with her morther, Mrs. Lammie and sister, Miss Greta Lam­ mie. Mr. Lome Elder of Galt is spending the Christmas holidays with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Elder, Mr. Hugh Morenz, who has been in training at Woodstock, spent Ik. week-end with Mr. and Mrs. Jack Corbett. Miss Violet Schwalm of St. Thomas visited last week with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Peter Schwalm. Rev. Wm. Weir and Mrs. Weir spent Christmas with the latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. D. Bailey at Huntsville. Mrs. John Cairns of Brucefield visited on Sunday with her brother- in-law, and sister, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. McKenzie. Miss Hazel Smillie, teacher at Atwood, is visiting during the holi­ days with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Smillie. Mrs. Harold Hanson and children of Thamesville are visiting with Mrs. Hanson’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Peter Schwalm. Mrs. Lawrence Baynham and children of Exeter visited on Sun­ day with the former’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Peter Moir. Miss Maclllvenna, assistant tea­ cher at the continuation school, is spending the Christina holidays at her home in North Bay. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Gram and fam­ ily of .Lansing. Mich., visited this week with the former’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Gram. Mrs., Verne Smith returned to he • home in Exeter after spending the past week at the home of her moth­ er, Mrs. Annie Saundercock. Mrs. Wm. McKenzie spent a few days this week at the home of her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Currie in Clinton. Miss Mildred Follick, R.N., re­ turned to London last week after spending some time with 'her par­ ents, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Follick. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Spencer left last week for Toronto, where they will spend the winter months with their daughter, Miss Mavis Spencer. Mr. Allen Davidson, who 'has been training with the non-perman- ent militia at Woodstock for the past month returned home on Sat­ urday. Miss Lettie Love, w‘ho is on the teaching staff in a Toronto school, is spending the Christmas holidays with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Love. Mr. Robt. Passmore, who has been attending the University of Toronto, is spending the holidays with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Passmore. Mr. Robt. Moore was called to Toronto this week owing to the serious illness of his mother who underwent an operation in Toronto General Hospital. Miss Goldie Cross, who has been attending .Alma College in St Thomas is spending the Christmas holidays with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Cross. Mr. Wilson D. MacLean of Springfield, Missouri, visited with his mother, Mrs. David MacLean, who accompanied him home, to spend the winter months. Mr. and Mrs Gus Voth and daughter Gwendolyn of Detroit spent the week-end with Mrs. Voth’s mother, Mrs. Lou Simpson and grandmother, Mrs. Robt. Bonthron. Miss Margaret MacLaren, profes­ sor of History at the Ladies’ Col­ lege in Waterloo is spending the Christmas holidays with her par­ ents, Mr. and Mrs. R. Y. MacLaren Public: School CoucciT The annual Christmas concert of the Public School was held .on Fri­ day afternoon in Mr. Claude Blowes’ room, and was largely attended. Mr. Blowes, principal, acted as chairman and Miss Beryl Pfaff’s pupils presented their program first. Santa Claus arrived at the close and distributed gifts. S.S. 1 Tnclcersntith Present Splendid Ondstmas Concert The pupils of S.S. No. 1, Tucker­ smith presented a splendid program on Friday evening to a very large audience. Rev. Wm. Weir acted as chairman and Mr. Sam Rennie dir­ ected the singing and accompanied at the piano. Mrs. Glen Bell play­ ed the music for the drills. The pro­ gram opened by a welcome by the Juniors, followed by choruses, re­ citations, dialogues And duets. War Service Committee Meets The Hensall, Zurich and Kippen War Service committee held a busi­ ness meeting in Zurich on Wed­ nesday evening, Dec. 18 th. Plans were made to entertain and billet the airmen from Port Albert and Sky Harbor. Cigarettes will be sent to the boys serving overseas this month. They are aiming to boost tho sale of WaP* Savings Stamps and certificates. SliiiTay—J olms ,A. quiet wedding was solemnized at St. Brook’s Anglican Church, London, on Saturday at one o’clock when Rev. M. B. Parker united in marriage Mabelle Gladys, daughter of Mrs. Anne Johns and the late Thos. Johns of London and Albert ■ William, only son of Mr. David Shir­ ray of Hensall. The bride wore a street-length gown of teal blue with fur-trimmed turban to match and wore a slioulderette of Talis­ man roses and seal jacket. They were unattended. Following the ceremony an informal wedding din­ ner was served at the Grange, Later the bride and groom left on a motor trip. Upon their return they will reside on the groom’s farm near Hensall. Santa Claus Visits Hensall Santa Claus paid his annual vis­ it to Hensall on Saturday afternoon, arriving about 2.30 p.m., to distrib­ ute the gifts and candy to the children. A large crowd of eager boys and girls together with their parents assembled at the community tree long before Santa's arrival. Af­ ter Santa arrived short addresses were given by Reeve R. E. Shad­ dick, Rev. Brook and Rev. Weir. Lucky tickets were given to all mar­ ried ladies attending under the dir­ ection of Mr. Claude Blowes, and at the hour of 4.30 the draw was made by Reeve Shaddick for the lucky numbers. First prize, $5.00 cash, was won by Mrs. Wilbur Dilling, Hensall; second prize, four dol­ lars, cash, was won by Mrs. Garnet Dalrymple, Chiselhurst; third prize, three dollars cash, was won by Mrs. Robert Cameron, Hensall; fourth prize, two dollars cash, went to Mrs. Richardson, Hensall, and the fifth prize, one dollar, was won by Mrs. Leonard Noakes. Christinas Services in Carmel Church Rev. Wm. Weir, B.A., conducted Christmas services in Carmel Pres­ byterian Church on Sunday and wished his icongregation the season’s best wishes. The choir sang a beautiful anthem entitled “I Bring You Good Tidings”. Mrs. Malcolm Dougall took the obligato solo. Mrs. John Cairns sang a delightful solo, “Glory to God in the Highest”. At the evening service the choir pre­ sented . their Christmas cantatta, “The World’s Redeemer” under the direction of the choir leader, Mr W. A. MacLaren. Those taking special parts were soloists, Rev. Weir, Bob Cameron, Mrs. J. W. Bon­ thron, Misses Margaret Dougall and Irene Hoggarth; duets, Mrs. Jas. Patterson and Mrs. Malcolm Don- gall and Mrs. W. A. MacLaren and Rev. Weir; trio, Misses Irene Hog­ garth, Mabel Workman and Mr* W. A. MacLaren. A junior choir of boys assisted with the Christmas carols. The church wa.s beauti­ fully decorated with a Christmas tree, and beautifully colored lights. Both services were well attended. White Gift Objective Reached The white gift service which was held in the United Church on Sun­ day was very largely attended. The church was beautifully decorated in white. The objective to be reach­ ed was one hundred dollars. The Sunday School contributed ninety- six dollars and fifty cents and with the white gift contributions the to­ tal was one hundred and eighty- five dollars. Rev. R. A. Brook directed the service and Mr. Robt. Passmore, assisted at the morning .service with the responsive read­ ing. The little children sang "Away in a Manger.” A Manger play entitled "The Heart and the Halo” was presented by Misses Lenore Norminton, Gloria Twitch- ell, Ruth Hess, Patsy McDonell, Irno Webber, George Beer, and Beverly McClinchey. This was fol­ lowed by the presentation of the white gifts. Miss Lenore Normin­ ton gave a reading entitled "Oth­ ers”; Miss Joyce Broderick gave a reading entitled. "Keep Christ in Christmas”. The choir sang a beautiful anthem, "The Light is Come”. At the evening service the beautiful Christinas carols were il­ lustrated an the choir sang from the gallery. Mrs. Hedden sang a solo entitled “Wake The Sweet An­ them”. Mrs. Hess sang a solo, "While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks by Night”. Mr. Claude Blowes sang a solo entitled, "Gentle Mary Laid Her Child”. A male chorus, comprised of Dr. I, G. Smil­ lie, Messrs. Harry Horton, Wilson Carlisle, Claude Blowes, Cornelius W. O. Goodwin, sang "We Three Kings of Orient Are,” A mixed quartette comprised of Misses Flor­ ence Welsh, Ruth Brook and Messrs. W. O. Goodwin and Harry Horton -sang "Holy Babe”. Bob Hess had charge of the lantekn. The choir sang an anthem, "Beth­ lehem.” Presentation A very pleasant time was spent on Monday evening at the homo of Mr, and Mrs. Glen MacLean in hon­ or of Privates Sidney Taylor and Frank Young Of Camo Borden who were on their last leave. There were 10 tables of progressive euchre playing, Ladies first prize, Mrs. Wesley Venner; gents’ first prize, Mr, Bert Riley, consolation prize, Mr. Wm. Parker. Dr. Campbell, president of Hensall, Kippen and Zurich War Service Committees, was chairman for a short program which opened with the chairman's address. Mr. Percy Wright and Miss Jean Wright played piano and violin selections. Mr. Benson Stoneman favored with vocal solos Mrs. MacLean gave * reading; Rev. R. A. Brook gave a splendid address on the war and what it meant to the boys serving overseas. The boys were presented with gifts by Messrs. Glen MacLean and Arthur Varley and the address was read by Mr. Angus Robertson. The boys replied and refreshments were served. . W.M.S. Elect Offiecrs The annual meeting of the W.M.S. of Carmel Presbyterian Church was held in the schoolroom of the Church on Thursday after­ noon with the president, Mrs. C. Hudson, in the chair and opened by singing "Joy to the World”, af­ ter which Mrs. Hudson led in pray­ er. The Scripture, Luke 2, was read by Mrs. Minnie gangster. The min­ utes of the previous meeting were read and adopted and the roll call answered with “Hope”. "Holy Night, Peaceful Night”, was then sung. O very pleasant feature of the program was the presentation of a Life Membership Certificate to Mrs. J. W. Bonthron, in recogni­ tion of her long and faithful ser­ vice, having completed ten years of Welcome and Welfare work, Mrs. J. Dallas read the address and Mrs. D. Parke made the presentation. Mrs. Bonthron made a very fitting reply. The business was discussed. This being the annual meeting the various secretaries gave their re­ports, which were most gratifying. Rev. Wm. Weir gave a splendid ad­ dress. Mrs. Weir presented the report of the nominating comittee. The following is the slate of offi­cers foi’ the coming year: Honorary President, Mrs. H. Arnold; pres., Mrs. C. Hudson; 1st vice-pres., Mrs. D. Y. MacLaren; 2nd vice-pres., Mrs. Jean Manson; 3rd vice-pres., Mrs. J. Dallas; sec., Mrs. Geo. Walker; treas., Mrs. A. D. Mc­Ewen; supply sec., Miss Minnie Reid; welcome and welfare sec., Mrs. J. W. Bonthron; Glad Tidings, sec., Mrs. D. McKinnon; literature and literary sec., Mrs. W. O. Mac- ■Laren; Home Helpers’ sec., Mrs. Thos. Hudson; asst., Mrs. Annie Logan; students’ sec., Mrs. R. Y. MacLaren; pianist, Mrs. W. O. Mac­Laren. KIPPEN Young People’s Society Holds Christmas Concert The annual Christmas concert was held in the church on Wednes­ day evening, December 18th. A very beautiful Christmas tree la­ den with gifts adorned the front of the church. A, very humorous play, entitled, “Aaron Slick from Punkin Creek” was presented by seven of the Young People with Tom Munro as Aaron Slick; Edna Day­ man as Rosie Berry; Arthur Long as Mr. Meri’idew, a city slicker; Blanche Watson, his niece, Miss Gladys May Merridew; Jean Long as Sis Riggs; Ivison Torrance as Clarence Green; Gwen Cooper as The Girl in Red, Music was present­ ed between acts by Mr. Arthur Finlayson, a Kippen young man and teacher of Blake school and six of his Blake Buckle Busters, name­ ly, Norma Hey, Loreen Oesch, Vera Oesch, Arthur Gelinas, Stanley Giu- gerich, and Drland Gerber. These young people have much talent in music and singing and were much enjoyed by all present. After the play the kiddies were thrilled when Santa appeared and unloaded the tree. Mr. Arthur Blake, ixippen young man, and teacher of Blake school held his Christmas concert on Thursday evening. The school was filled to capacity. Many saw the concert through the school win­ dows while others returned to their homes much disappointed ai not being able to even see through the windows. We understand Mr, Finlayson will present his concert at a later date in the Town Hall in Zurich. Here’s hoping he does. GRAND BEND The December meeting of the W.M.S. of the United Church was held, Rev. C. Beacom presiding for the election of officers who are as follows: Pres., Mrs, William Love; vice-presidents, Mrs. Johnston, Mrs. Beacom; secretary, Mrs, Syrus Green; treasurer, Mrs. Tom Love; superintendent of Stewardship; Mrs. E. Desjardine; strangers’ sec., Mrs, M. Gill; Mission Band super­ intendent. Mrs. Rufus Turnbull; assistant, Mrs. G. Patterson; Baby Band superintendent, Mrs. Well­ wood Gill; assistant, Mrs. Willis Gill; Missionary Monthly, Mrs. M. Gill; literature sec., Mrs. Emery Desjardine; temperance sec., Mrs. Elgin Webb; asst., Mrs. Ezra Webb; press see,, Mrs. Hugh Love; offer­ ing, Mrs. J. Patterson; Mrs. W. J. Holt; auditors, Mrs. E. Finan, Mrs. Ross Desjardine. CREDITON EAST Mr. and Mrs. Bert McBridp of Zurich, Mr. and Mrs. Stewart Thiel of. Dashwood spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Sam Lawson. Look At Your Label CREDITOR The Community Christmas tree has been erected at the main inter­ section and presents, a gay Christ­ mas spectacle with its strings of brightly colored lights. The beautiful bouquet of flowers that decorated the pulpit rostrum of the Evangelical church on Sunday was presented by the Charles Hit­ her family in memory of the late Mr. and Mrs. Charles Eilber. Mr. Lloyd England is home for a few days after taking a course at Camp Borden. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Goodman of Detroit visited with Mr. and Mrs. Chas, Schoeder over the week-end. Mr. Gerald Smith is home after a month’s training at Woodstock. Mrs. Louisa Swartz, who has been a patient at Victoria Hospital, Lon­ don, returned home on Sunday. We hope for a speedy recovery. On Thursday evening last Nola Faist and Aldonna Wuerth enter­ tained about thirty friends at the former’s home and presented Mar- Gu erite Guettinger, a bride-elect of this week, with a miscellaneous shower. The bride was ushered to a decorated chair by Pauline Faist and Doris Wuerth, who were dress­ ed in pink and white, after which they presented her with a basket laden with gifts. The home was at­ tractively decorated in pink and white. The remainder of the even­ ing was spent in contests. The guests were served a verv dainty lunch Christmas Concert Crediton Town Hall was taste­ fully decorated for the annual school concert on Tuesday night, and the youngsters did remarkably well in a varied program of songs, recitations and plays in which the spirit of patriotism prevailed. A great deal of credit is due the tea­ chers, Mr. Sidney Brown, Miss Ella Morlock and Miss Jean Mountain for the way they trained the young­ sters in their various parts and to Roy Goulding, who is their music teacher. As a finale to a big night for the kiddies, Santa arrived, and for a few minutes at least was busy distributing gifts from a gaily de­ corated tree. Evangelical S.S. Aids Wav Victims White Gift Sunday at the Evan­ gelical Church last Sunday is par­ tially being used this year to aid hi the relief of British War victims. The Sunday School officers are of the opinion that with working con­ ditions locally considerably improv­ ed, the need here is not so great, and that the Sunday School should be given a chance to aid those who are bearing the brunt of war’s ef­ fect. Cash gifts were brought in at the White Gift service last Sun­ day evening and were turned over to the British War Victims’ Fund sponsored by the War Board Evangelical S.S. Concert The Crediton Evangelical Sun­ day School program was 'held Sun­ day evening. There were recita­ tions, songs and exercises by the young pupils, after which a drama entitled "The Empty Room” was presented under the direction of Mrs. Freeman Morlock. The fol­ lowing constituted the cast: Ray Morlock, Alvin Finkbeiuer, Gordon Ratz, Earl Haist, Ada Gaiser, Mrs. Harold Fahner and Clara Gaiser, The costumes were in keeping with the characters represented and the drama will long be remembered by those who had the privilege of seeing it. A white gift offering was presented during the program which amounted to $48.00. Town Beautiful With Christmas IHuminlation Adhering to custom, residents of Crediton have gone to great lengths again this year to give the town a festive appearance, and it is well worth anyone’s time to drive through the streets after dark to catch a glimpse of the many beau­ tiful effects. Verandah lights, Christmas trees on lawns, and in fact, entire houses are filled with many colored lights. Too much ap­ preciation of these people, who, at their own expense, make our town beautiful in the winter as well as with flowers in the summer, cannot be expressed. MOUNT CARMEL Flease dont forget the dance on Thursday night in the hall. Miss Madeline Glavin of Colgan is spending her Christmas vacation at her home here. Miss Elizabeth Ryan of London and Miss Margaret Ryan of Chat­ ham are spending a few weeks at their home here. Miss Evelyn McCann of Rodney is spending her Christmas vacation with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. B. McCann. Mr. Basil Glavin of St. Mfchael’s College, Toronto, is spending a few weeks at his home here. Mr. Cyril Morrissey of Toronto is spending a few days with his par­ ents, Mr. and Mrs. |A. Morrissey, Mrs, C. O’Brien and Mr. and Mrs. C. Regier spent Wednesday in Dub­ lin. Mrs. P. 'Sullivan and family spent Thursday In London. Mrs. Joe Carey spent Saturday in London. At this glad, festive season, saddened though it is by war, Jet us hear again the herald of the first Christmas day: “Behold, I bring you tidings of great joy which shall be to all people on earth, peace, good-will toward men,” and may it soon be within our Master’s purpose to bring fulfilment of the promise for a just and lasting peece. MERRY CHRISTMAS and HAPPY NEW YEAR T. Harry Hoffman Funeral & Ambulance Service Phone 70 Dashwood CENTRALIA Mr. and Mrs. Truman Mills of Sarnia visited with Mrs. Harry Mills on Friday of last week. Miss Hazel Watkins is spending the holidays at her home near Clin­ ton. Mrs. S. Henry and Donald of Har­ riston are visiting with Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Hicks. Mr. Henry is in Ottawa attending the funeral of his father who was killed in an accident. The sympathy of their many friends is extended to them in their sorrow. Mrs. E. Beavers, who has been ill for some time is able to be around again. She was in London on Monday for an X-ray. A good crowd attended the Xmas entertainment in the school on Thursday evening of last week. There was a good program con­ sisting of songs, recitations, dia­ logues, drills and an operetta. Musi­ cal selections by the Edwards bro­ thers were greatly enjoyed by all. Mr. L. Wein, musical instructor of this school, assisted with the pro­ gram. On Friday afternoon of last week the junior classes of the Centralia Sunday School were entertained at a Christmas party in the schoolroom of the church by their teachers and assistant teachers. Games were played, after which Santa Claus ap­ peared and distributed the gifts. Ice cream and cookies were served by the teachers. ELIMVILLE The Y.P. Union met for their reg­ ular meeting on Tuesday evening of last week and elected their officers for 1941. Results were as follows: Pres., Dorothy Johns; vice-pres., Ronald Elford; sec., Bessie Johns; treas., Bill Johns; missionary con­ vener, Doreen Coultis; fellowship convener, Mildred Veal; citizenship convener, Johnny Ridley; Christian Culture convener, Hazel Johns; or­ ganists, Doris Elford, Ethelene Johns, Eilene Johns, Margaret Miners; recreation committee, Carl Stire, Philip Johns, Jean Davis, Roy Hunter; social comm., Lome Elford, Ethel Pooley, Harold Da­ vis. The W.A. met for their Christ­ mas meeting on Thursday after­ noon of last week at the home of Mrs. Franklin Skinner. Mrs. Chas. Stephen had charge of the meet­ ing which opened with the hymn, "O Little Town of Bethlehem” and prayer by Mrs. John Brock. Mrs. W. Bradshaw read an article. An interesting piece was read by Mrs. John Delbridge, entitled, "The Jour­ ney.” Some of the children gave numbers. Mrs. Garnet Johns, Mrs. j Hubert Heywood, Mrs. Chas. Ste- i phen and Mrs. Franklin Skinner ) sang "Silent Night”. Mrs. (Rev.) Mair told a story to the children. The meeting was closed with a hymn after which Santa Claus paid a vis­ it. and gave each of the children a present. He also unloaded the Christmas tree which held gifts ex­ changed by the ladies. Lunch was served. Emmerson Johns is recovering nicely from his recent operation for the removal of his tonsils and ade­ noids. Mr. and Mrs. Franklin 'Skinner and children were Sunday visitors with Mr. and Mrs. A. Ford of Hib­ bert. CORBETT Mr. Floyd Shank of Goderich spent Sunday with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Shank. Mrs. Maurice Murray and Mrs. Wesley Mellin were in London on Friday afternoon. Mrs. Garfield Steeper and Lyle attended the Xmas concert at S.S. No, 10, Stephen, on Thursday af­ ternoon. Mr. Harold Pollock of Detroit spent Sunday' with friends here. Tho Xmas entertainment held in Corbett School on Friday evening, Dec. 20, was a decided success. Mr. Fred McBryan returned to his home near Thedford. He had spent several weeks with Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Murray, USBORNE COUNCIL The Municipal Council of Usborne Township met on Dec. 16th as per statute. Members were all present. •A resolution, sponsored by the town of Kingsville, asking the gov­ ernment to furnish free transporta­ tion for the men of the C.A.S.Jt over the Canadian National Rail­ ways, while on leave was endorsed by the Usborne Council. Another resolution requesting the Dominion Government, in view of the lowering of the price of hogs to the Canadian producer and in­ creasing feed costs with resulting neavy marketing of brood sows to fix the price of dressed hogs to the Canadian producer at $11,50 a hundredweight in order that the quota of bacon to the British gov­ ernment may not be endangered. A copy of each of the above reso­ lutions to be forwarded t-o Mr. W. H. Golding and to the County Coun­ cil. The Collector of Taxes reported $28,153.13 collected out of a total of $32,534.74. The Collector was instructed to continue m th,e collec­ tion of taxes until the 13th day of January, 1941, and to return his roll on that date properly balanced. Ten thousand feet of snow fence and eight hundred and fifty posts were ordered from Dan Baird of St. Marys to be delivered immediate­ ly Having no, agent on the road, Mr. Baird agreed to donate full amount of the agent’s commission to any war organization in Can­ ada named by the Council. He was asked to donate $35.00 to the Exe­ ter Branch of the Red Cross and $35.0'0 to the British War Victims’ Fund, care of the Evening Tele­ gram. ,The Clerk reported that fountain pens had been given or sent by re­ gistered mail to 18 men in the Can­ adian Active Service Force, one re­ maining to be sent. The clerk was instructed to print 300 copies of the treasurer’s fin­ ancial statement. Re snow removal on the town ship roads the Council decided to take no action in paying for snow removal until after the New Year when the question will be consid­ ered further The treasure)’ reported receipts for the month amounting to $3,216.59 which includes the 1 mill s~ sidy paid by the province of $2,- 625.35. Balance of cash was repor. ed as $4,280.36. The following payments were authorized and orders drawn on the treasurer: County rates, $14,07'5.30; Public Schools, $10,659.94; Tele­ phone Collections, $2,49 6.0 9; De­ benture. S.S. No. 3, $892.24; Roads and bridges, $1,134.30; Relief and administration, $75.60; miscellan­ eous, $109.98. Of particular inter­ est to the ratepayers of Usborne would be the fact that the above de­ benture was the 1r»«+ owing by the township and that now Usborne as a Corporation has no debt. Council adjourned. A. W. MORGAN, Clerk. WOODHAM | The annual meeting and election of officers of the W,M.S. was held Wednesday afternoon. The presi­ dent, Mrs. F. Pattison, took the chair, and opened the meeting with a hymn and prayer. An impres­ sive Christmas program was pre­ pared by Mrs. Frank Parkinson, convener of Group 4. Those who assisted her in the readings and Scripture were Mrs. Frank Mc­ Naughton, Mrs. Wm. Rodd, Mrs. Ja,s. Squire and Mrs. Pattison. Mrs. Cecil Camm favored with a solo. A short time was taken for business. The secretary presented the chart with the amount of money raised during the year, and it was also de­ cided to hold the meetings in the homes whenever the invitation was extended. Mrs. Wesley Shiei* kind­ ly invited them to her home for the next meeting. The meeting was brought to a close in the usual way, after which Rev. A. Laing presid­ ed over the election of officers for the coming year, A few changes in the executive took place. Conven­ ers of Group 2 and Group 4 were supplanted by Mrs. Fred Doupe and Mrs. Delmar Johnson. Mrs. Da­ vid Stephens was appointed secre­ tary for the Missionary Monthly; Mrs. Whitfield Switzer, pianist, as­ sisted by Mrs. Delmar Johnson. Mrs. Wesley Shier was added to the visiting committee; Mission Baud i leader, Mrs. Ray Mills, assisted b’y Mrs. Victor Chatten. The same afternoon a short meet­ ing of the W.A. took place with Miss Hannah Rlnn presiding. Sev­ eral business items were dealt with and the old officers were re-elect­ ed for the coming year. The meet­ ing was brought to a close with prayer and a dainty lunch was serv­ ed at the close. The annual Christmas concert was held on Friday evening last. The night was disagreeable but the at­ tendance was fine. Old Santa was there and unloaded the tree. A splendid program was put on by the Sunday School scholars. Mr. Wein from Exeter directed the chorus with the children, which was splen­ did. A lovely drill put on by the Cheerful Workers’ Class, dialogues, piano solos, vocal solos, etc., in all, made a splendid evening Of enter­ tainment COMING London’s Latest Dance Sensation GEORGE WEEKES and Lis Orchestra CENTRALIA HALL FRIDAY* DECEMBER 27th Dancing 9 till 2 Admission 35c THAMES ROAD The members of the municipal council and officials together with their wives were entertained. to. supper by Reeve Percy and Mrs, Passmore Wednesday evening of last week. The evening was spent in games during the course of which the Christmas spirit was ex­ pressed when Mr. A. Rohde, road commissioner, and Mrs. Rohde were presented with a fine upholstered chair in view of their recent mar­ riage. Greatly surprised, Arthur expressed the appreciation of him­ self and Mrs. Rohde for the kind­ ness extended to them. Xmas service Sunday morning was well attended. Miss Marion Hodgert sang a solo, also Miss K. Wiseman. The choir sang a season­ al anthem. The pastor’s address was on “The Inns of Life”, The roads are very icy, neces­ sitating slow travel. The pupils of Lumley school pre­ sented a very .fine concert at the school Friday afternoon under the direction of Mr. Goulding and the teacher, Mr, Whitmore, Reeve P. passmore was chairman. Mr. J. Bolton carried out the Santa Claus act much to the children’s pleasure. A fine lunch was passed. The annual meeting of the Thames Road Mission Circle was held at the home of Jeanette Stone on Saturday afternoon. The mser- ing was conducted by the president, Helen Selves, Hymn 53 was sung followed by the Lord’s Brayer in unison. The scripture lesson was read by Jeanette Stone. The sec­ retary’s and treasurer’s reports were given. Roll call was taken with <8 members responding. Busi­ ness was then discussed. Hymn 59 was sung. Alice Passmore hav­ ing charge of the programme for the day took over. A reading was read by Jean Cann, and an instru­ mental was played by June Coward. The election of officers for 1941 then took place with the following results; Hon. pres., Mrs. Mair; pres.. Helen Selves; 1st vice-pre«„ June Coward; see,, Jeanette Stone; treas,, Anne Morgan; supply sec., Alice Passmore; mite box sec., Jean Cann; corresponding and literature sec., Eleanor Dawson; pianist, Al­ ice Passmore; asst, pianist, Marion Hodgert; birthday box sec,, Roberta Duncan; temperance sec., Mrs.. Mair; auditors, Alma Borland; Mar­ garet Allison; lunch and program comm., Doris Duncan, Thelma Bar­ ker, Audrey Hunkin. Dorothy Mc­ Curdy. It was decided to hold the January meeting at the manse. Hymn 62 was sung and the Mizpah benediction pronounced. A ten cent tea was served at the close. A special collection was taken up and was to be sent to the British War Victim’s fund. C A N A D fl * 5 For rest or play—Vancouver and Victoria are ideal for a thoroughly enjoyable winter vacation. Warm days and coolrefreshing nights. 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