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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1946-04-18, Page 9THE TIMES-ADVOCATE, EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, APRIL 18th, 1946 x Quality Guaranteed SALADA Elimville Church- Circuit Covered By Anne Sadler BWyea TEA Drive for Used Clothing in June "No swords of mine can picture truly the condition of the sick and starving and ill-clothed of Europe’s stricken countries/* said the Hon ourable Paul Martin, Secretary of State of Canada recently in a state ment endorsing whole-heartedly the clothing drive of lied Relief Fund on June 17 and two weeks. The Secretary cently returned from a visit to European Continent after attending the first 'General Assembly of the United Nations Organization, and was able to see at first hand what are- the conditions in those coun tries that were devastated by World War II, "Millions are in need help now," food, they need clothing. And they need it now, before it is too late. "UNNRA has been distributing the clothing Canadians have supplied to the people of these lands. The 'Canadian Allied Relief is asking for clothing for this great humanitarian work. Every Canadian family should the Canadian A1-, which will open' Will continue of State has. for re- the Of people in those lands of help. They need that he said. "They need WHEN IN TORONTO Make Your Home LOCATED on wiclo SPADINA AVE. A: Collego Street ... RATES' ... Single $1.50-$3.50 * Double $2.50-$7.00 Write for Folder We Advise Early Reservation A WHOLE DAY’S SIGHT-SEEING WITHIN WALKING DISTANCE A. M. POWELL, Presidon! do alj possible to help opr friends in need. The people we help today through a gift of clothing will be our friends of tomorrow. I wish the campaign every success." The appeal for a generous con tribution of serviceable used cloth ing which will be made (by the Can adian Allied Relief in mid-Junq is in response to the urgent demands made, and this’’ period has been se lected so that the- contribution of the Canadian "people can ' be sent overseas during the summer months and distributed promptly to those who Mire in such great need, The clothing contributed by Can ada last October was sufficient to provide ten pounds of clothing to; .over 1,800,000 people. That was a record of which Canadians could well be proud, although -it brought protection from exposure last winter to only a. small fraction of the mil lions of human beings, men, women, and children, who were without warm clothing. But it saved lives, and today from every one of the -war-devastated countries there come urgent appeals for more and more clothing. The production of new clothing in those countries is still impossible, because they have neither machinery nor raw material with which to manufacture . them. That is why serviceable used cloth ing is so gratefully received. “The Canadian people - will have the qpportunity to purchase new winter clothing for themselves, and to discard that which has. served them during the war years. That is why the appeal is being made at this time by the Canadian Allied Relief—instead of putting away their winter clothing only to re place it with something new next Fall, Canadians are asked to set 'it aside for the National Clothing peal that .starts on June 17, so that it can be made full use of," said William M. Birks, National Chair man, today. "That is one of the main reasons why the campaign is being staged in mid-year, and I am sure that every boy and girl, as well as every grown-up, will be able to spare something from their Wardrobes, to help relieve the mis ery that exists sp widely overseas." nine church appointments. Many of these probationers latey became weli-kjiown Western Ontario Metho- < disk and Gaited Church minister^, including: John Veale, Moses Weth- eral, William Limbert, Herman Moore, Daniel Williams, Joshua Elliott, D. Gilson, w. H. Bpargo, William Ooombe, Frank Whitlock, W. E« Cannom, Emmanuel Medd, T. T. George, J, E. Holmes, R. Mo Andrew, W* EC Down, O. A, Smith, Thomas Sawyer, <Simon Schofield, Leonard Bartlett, -A, W. Baker, W. J. As’hton, J. Coultex’, J. P. West- man, A. E. M. Thomas (in 1925 president of, the London 'Confer ence); W, A. Walden, Thomas Phillips, W. Gichs. The plan used by the. .preachers in 1874 with Rev, W. C* Beer in change has been carefully preserved. Made in the form of a chart for serving the various charges,, it specifies t'he date nnd 'hours, the minister for each service and any other particulars. The outlying churches of Usborne Circuit included, besides Elimville, Bethany, IZion, Silvan, 'Refioboth, Freewill, lEldad and Prospect. With the advice, "Preach the Word,” Mr. Beer and his proba tioner, Herman Moore, were aided by J, Edwards, F. Aashton, S. Skin ner, G. Million, J. Mowbray, J. Bis sett, W, Pym, s. Balkwill, W. Down, J. Essery and R, Kirsl'ake. Since t)he turn of the century the ministers 1 have been Revs. W, (H. Cooper H. J, Fair, H. Watson, T. A, . Steadman, G, A, Barnard, H. B. Parnaby, H.. J. Armitage* H. E. .Livingstone, W. F. Smith, IL. !C. White, J. Rf. (Peters, J. W. Penrose and.William Mair, Probationers included N, Mc Donald, U. W. 'Baker. W. B. Fallis, John Kenner, E. F. James, J, W. Johnsotf, J. M, Keyes. Frank Bur gess and Andrew Butt. Among those who grew up in Through 7 0 years the friendly, simple worship pf rural folk has’ been watched over by the Elimville, united iChurch, in 1875 the oil lamps of a then- new church lightest the way across the snow for the horse-drawn cut ters of the- worshippers, ‘Now, in 1946, hydro throws out the wel coming beam toward families ar riving in powerful automobiles, but still the people come, and still they bow their heads in the same atmos phere of simple and sincere country worship, E'Vbn without a church the early settlers of the district d-id not neg lect worship and shortly after the first families came community serv ices were started, in 1851, in the home of ;Silas Whitlock, lot 16, con cession 7 (Usborne Township in the County of Huron) the farm how oc cupied by Ben Williams. As time passed services were transferrer to lot 13 concession 6, then occupied by George Andrew, Sr. Here the settlers worshipped until 1854, when the first real church was erected at Winchplsea. With better facilities then at hand-, they were able to organize a 'Sun day school foi' the children of the pioneei’ district, 'During this period Elimville was a part of the Exeter circuit, but in 1864 it (became the head of an in dependent charge, with Rev, John Edwards as superintendent under the Bible Christian Church. The early history of the church, formerly Methodist, was printed in a booklet, "The Story of the Years,” issued in 1925 to mark the Golden Jubilee celebration of the present building. ion April 25, 1865, Rev. J, Ed wards, Jonathan Cooper, Gr., Henry Taylor, /Samuel Andrew, ‘Phillip Andrew,. iRichard >Delbridge, Sr., and William Miners, iSr. (acting as trustees) haj deeded to them part of the present cemetery plot on Elimville and became ministers, are which they erected a. log church for jRevs. Robert Miller, Robert Hicks, /union services. - Walter Millson and A. E. Johns. Mrs. Box, last with Cecil Ell* BRINSLEY . Rev. Mail’, of Thames Road, oc cupied the pulpit ip Brinsley United Church on Sunday last. Rev. A. Trueblood . preached anniversary services at Rev. Mair’s Church, Mr, John and Earl Dixon visited with Mr. and Mrs. Andy Dixon, of liagersvijie, on Saturday last. Mr. and 'Mrs, Roy Hamilton and children, of Luean» spent Sunday eveniug with' Mr. and Mrs. Earl Dixon, Mr, ana Mrs. Fletcher Gower and Beta, Mr. and Mrs. Ken Kuhn spent Monday with Mr. and Mrs. Frank McLellan, of Strathrpy, Mrs. Frank Taylor and pf Exeter* spent Monday Mrs. Wm. Watson. Mrs. Earl Dixon, Mrs. wood and Mrs, Roy Hamilton at tended the wedding of their niece, Miss Olive Haskett, daughter of Mr, and Mrs. Wro, Haskett, of Denfield, to Mr. Roy Grjffin, of Woodstock, on Saturday last. The wedding took place at West Minister'Chapel, Lon-, don. Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Allison wish to announce the birth of a baby boy. Mrs. Eldon Hodgson is visiting her mother, Mrs. Culbert, of Lucan, who is at present confined to her bed. sMiss Katharine Keogh, of London,’ spent the week-end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs, Andy Keogh. ■ (Mr. and Mrs, Arthur Hodgson and Mary spent the . week-end with friends at Harrietsville, Miss Grace Morley, of Exeter, spent the week-end with her par ents, Mr. and Mrs. (Luther Morley*. The community extends a wel come to “Mrs. Clarence Neil and little daughter, who has recently ar rived to their new home from (Eng land. Mr. Norman Amos, of Guelph, and Ernest, of London, spent the week end at their home here. W.M.S. Hold Meeting < The W.M.S. held their meeting the home of Mrs, Fred ’ Fenton April 11th with Group I leader the chair. The. meeting opened V wiynij|iiiW!M|mi!.!i every seeding of ALFALFA and. CLOVER Don't take chances. Work with na:- fine, Always inoculate plover and Alfalfa seed with LEGUME-AID, the high potency inoculant. Costa only few cents an acre. Gets big results in better crops and increased soil fertility, Guarantee date on every package. Drop in and ask fpr par ticulars. Remember the name HUdiliilffilM «**** JOntario Distributors Jones, MacNaughton Seed Co Exeter — Ontario Jl $3,900.00 IN CASH PRIZES THEIR ROAD TO IT'S EVERY BODY'S BUSINESS Ontario profits almost as much from tourist business as from gold mining. It’s up to us th keep this business growing. Every tourist dollar is shared this way: 1. Hotels; 2. Stores; 3. Restaurants; 4. Taxes, etc.; 5. Amusements; 6. Garages. ”Let’s make them want to come back!" Two million or more motorists from the States visit us each year . . . thousands of them just for the beauty of our Ontario countryside. Let’s see to it that our hospitality matches the perfection of our lakes and hills. a PLANNING A HOLIDAY? Tune in "Ontario Holiday" CFRB, 10:30 p.m„ Thursday, Friday and Saturday PUBLISHED IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST BY JOHN LABATT LIMITED The Cough That Sticks The Cough That Hangs On This is the kind of a cough it is hard to get rid of, the kind that bothers you during the day and keeps you awake At night. ‘ , Why not get a bottlo of Dr. Wood’s Norway Pme Syrup and See* how quickly it will help to relievo you of this coughiiig condition? It acts promptly and effectively* going to the foundation of the trouble, loosening the phlegm, Soothing the irritated air passages* and stimulating the bronchial organs. . “Dr. Wood’s" has been oh tho market for the past 48 years, Tribo 35o a bottle; the large family sisse, about 3 times as much, 60c, at . all drug counters, x Tho T. Miiburn Go., Tjimitcd, Toronto, Ont. The following decade proved .one of disunion. Part of the congrega tion withdrew and erected a ‘build ing "on the opposite side of the road, where Baptist and Anglican services were conducted.. Wesleyan Methodists also entered the field and on ‘November 16, 18 69, William Martin, John Rowcliff e, Sr., Thomas Jaques, William Miners, <Sr. Samuel P. Halls, 'George 'Godbolt, Alex Smith, Jo'hn ‘Chittick, William Slee and 'George IBuswell secured a plot of ground east Of the village and erected a brick church there. In 1884 this structure was re moved-to Sunshine,.where it served; as a place of worship fox* many years. Previous to ITS 4 this church was served by RevC D. iC. Clappison, William |Lond, J. W.. Homes, Wil-., liam Walsh, C. S. Cookman, James Kennedy and (Edward Tessant, with William .Kettlewell,. William Godwin and M. Allen as junipr ministers. The Bible iChristians, undeterred, prepared to expand and on (Novem ber 16, ’ ........................ land on United Thomas William _____HL, ... John Veale and Robert Davidson were appointed trustees. (Rev, 'G. J. ’ColwilL followed Rev. J. Edwards. .He served two years and was, succeeded 'toy Rev. George Bodie. Under the pastorate of Rev. W. C. Beei’ (1872-1876) the present edifice was elected and formally qpened in 1875. The union of- the different Methodist bodies in 1883- 84 led to tlie amalgamation of local congregations who have worshipped togethei* since. Rev. Mr. ’Cantlion (or Caution) ministered fOr a brief time in 187 2 Joshua Johns, Exeter, states .."how I long he lived here is unrecorded, | but it could have <been three months. • I haVe the minutes of the Trustee ' Board and he had no meeting.” A previous article dealing with the 187(2 typhus epidemic in lElim- ville mentioned that Mr. Cantion buried the first 25 casualties and was himself the last to contract the disease and the lust to die '•from that cause. The years since the -church was built have- seen much variety and change. "The Story of the Years" states that, "men widely differing in person'ality, gifts and peculiari ties have left their impress on the community and are remembered <by what they have done-—occasionally by things they should ' not have done." )A nitmbei' of men now prominent in the ministry have served their "first year" on the Eliiuvllle cir cuit. The labors of pastors, and pro bationers were ably supplemented by several local preachers. Origin ally (Elimville Churdh was the hub of a nine-church circuit with a sen ior minister assisted by a probation er and the "local preachers.” At oUe time, about 1925; the fol lowing men were always ready to lend a helping hand as local preach ers: '.F, Ashton, G. IMillSon, ff. Mow bray, S. Gkinner, Ed LtddiCott, Thonias 'Cahn, John Cahn, Charles Cann, Joshua Johns, iPeter Whit look and Ehos Herdmhn. Tlie Elimville circuit system was abolished on July 1, 1939> as a pas toral , charge and was united with the Thames (Road . charge. iRev. William Mair Wab pastor, IBefore the turn of. the century, this large territory was served by the following. iRevs, w. G. 'Beer* 18*72; T. II. Hull, 1,876; Bt. R. Neiv- combe, 1878; William Qiiantz, 1881; W, (H. Gane, 1884; Willfam Pehhale, 1S8T; Jehh tftiisSell, 1890; T. B, iCoUpinnd, 1893; George Jowitt, 1896; W. J. Waddell, 1899. During . that 1872-1899 period there were 29 probationers id the ministry iii (JOhhectioii with the Walter Millson and A. E. Johns. The -Missionary Society of Elim ville United Church was organized •in 1911, with Mrs. Charles -Johns as the -first president. Records of the Sunday school begin in- 1869. with Thomas Werry, Sr., as superintendent. Succeeding were Thomas Werry, Jr.; William Miners, Jr.; Samuel Martin, Joshua Johns, William Johns and S. J. Pym.; In "The Story of the Year” it is written, "We feel constrained to register appreciation of the serv ices, so faithfully and 'ably render ed to our Sunday school by Joshua Johns as tbacher of the Adult -Bible Class, dating as far back as 1892 and continuing without interruption until 192Wy 0 According' to record, Mr. Johns also served a quarter-century as either Sunday-school superintendent or assistant. Although now more, than 80 years old, Mr. Johns is an active resident, of near-by Exeter. 1867, purchased the plot of which the present ’Elimville Church of Canada stands.. Werry, ,S1’., William Werry, Perkins, John Hancock, mg Dustless Equipment Free Estimates Spray and Brush Painting Call 42J Parkhill, or write Bloomfield Bros for the appearance your car or truck! Remember . . . WE ARE EXPERTS IN FENDER AND BOD>Y WORK Let us banish dents, scratches and rust from your vehicles. Care today means longer life —and a higher resale' value tomorrow! For saving’s sake , . . for pride’s sake , . . drive in and let us quote you, to day. at on in _ hy singing, “When I Survey the Won drous Cross,” followed by the Lord’s Prayer repeated in unison. Scripture reading was read by Mrs. Cecil Ell- wood. Easter responsive reading was read by all. Poem was read by Mrs. Art'. Hodgson. Mrs. Tom Lee then favored with a solo, "When the Little Lost Sheep Comes Home." Mrs. Jack Hodgson finished reading tlie chapter on Mr. and 'Mrs. Strang- way’s .(Life in Africa. Mrs. Earl Dixon then favored with an instru mental, "Alone." Mrs. T. Lee then read a chapter in the Study Book. The -minutes of the last meeting were read and adopted followed by roll call and fees paid. The meeting closed by singing, "Alas and IDid My Saviour Bleed." The W.A. held its regular meet ing on April 11th at the home of Mrs. Fred Fenton with the first vice-president, Mrs. Lin Craven in the chair. The meeting opened by singing the first verse of, "Oh, the World Must be Conquered for Christ,’’ followed by prayer. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and adopted and roll was called. Letters of thanks were read from ‘Mrs. Ancel Lee and Mr. and Mrs. .{Albert Morgan. Moved by Mrs. Earl Morley and seconded by Mrs. G. Hodgson that our president pur chase a door mat for the entrance of the church. The last two verses of "Oh, the World Must be Conquer ed for Christ-,” was then sung. Mrs. Walter Morley gave., the contest which was won by Mrs. B. Morley. Lunch was served by Group I ladies followed by a social half-hour. MARY M. ZETTEL Miss Mary M. Zettel passed away in London, after a lengthly illness, in hei* 40th year. Born in Zurich, daughter of Albert Zettel and the late Mrs. Zettel, where she resided before living in Windsor, and had been in ILondon for the past four years. She is survived by six sis ters, Mrs. B. Blonde, ‘Mrs. Jack Jolly, Ruth Zettel, all of Windsor; Mrs. J. Karp and Mrs. J. Callandro, of Detroit, and Mrs. A. Hartman, of Dashwood; two brothers, Earl, of Windsor, and Gordon, of De troit; her father, who resides in Windsor. The body - rested at the T. Harry Hoffman funeral home in Dashwood, where the funeral took place Saturday morning at 9 o’clock.1 Requiem high mass was sung in St. Boniface Church, Zurich at 9.3'0 by Rev. J. Lucien. Inter ment was in the adjoining ceme tery. NATIONAL BARLEY CONTEST for Seed and Malting Quality * Improvement This year grow prize-winning barley. Win one or more big cash awards. Enter the National Barley Contest for farmers in the barley-growing areas of Ontario. > INTER-PROVINCIAL AND INTER-COUNTY AWARDS To encourage the growing of improved quality seed and malting barley in. 1946, the brewing and malting resulting from an.extreme industries of Canada are of- shortage of seed and steadily feting substantial cash - - • awards to the farmers of Ontario who produce the best barley of certain ap proved varieties. The National Barley Con- . test is being conducted to help overcome a serious barley production situation deteriorating quality. By stimulating quality barley improvement, Canada’s do mestic needs will be met and successful re-entry into world barley markets as sured in the future. PRIZE AWARDS-$3,900.00 COUNTY PRIZE AWARDS IN ONTARIO TOTALLING $3,000.00 INTER-COUNTY PRIZE AWARDS IN ONTARIO TOTALLING $400.00 INTER-PROVINCIAL GRAND PRIZE AWARDS TOTALLING (ONTARIO AND QUEBEC) $500.00 Ontario awards are confined to the following Counties: Bruce Carleton Essex Grey Glengarry Lanark Huron Kent Lambton Middlesex Perth Renfrew / Prescott 1 Russell Simcoe North Simcoe South All bonafide farmers in the recognized malting areas of Ontario will be eligible to compete in the National Barley Contest. Farms supported by commercial or Government organizations are ex cluded. The contest is limited to the following malting varieties of barley: O.A.C. 21, Mensury (Ottawa 60), Olli and Montcalm. Final date of entry is June 15th. For entry forms and additional information, see your Agricultural Representative or write to: ONTARIO CHAIRMAN Ed’s Machine Shop Two Blocks East of Main Street tin John Street. VET. AND WIFE HONORED A welcome home party was held in the twp. hall, Staffa, for James Young, , recently returned from overseas. Presentation of a table lamp and coffee table was made to Mr. and Mrs. Young, accompan ied by an address read by Earl Dick. Mrs. William Cole, on be half of the Kippen East Women’s Institute presented Mr.. Young a signet ring. Up to date 18 returned personnel have been presented sig net rings by the organization. Mr. and Mrs. Youiig are making their new home on the Stewart farm east of Kippen. c<feS f OLD CHUM Engagement Announced The engagement is announced of Ethel C. Hughes, daughter Of Mrs. Hughes and the late George W\ Hughes, of Alisa Craig, to George L. 'Phillips, son of Edwin 'Phillips and the late Mrs. Phillips, also of Ailsh Craig, The wedding to take place the latter flatt of April. Colter, (to lady sitting on grass); "ILady,, do you know it’s danger ous to* sit there in the middle of the fairway?" 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