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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1946-06-27, Page 1X Single Copy, 5 cents Seventy-Third Yeat- of and Mrs. A»■ SHOES —o- ■0- be ■o—• the 20 th d- Rev, and C even- enjoyed by all. ceremony a sumptuous to contribute your used clothing for the destitute of Europe ....j. 41st Mrs. visit­ spending the night at St. Jos- Mr. Williams returned home. has than of of the en- and to IS M. Pen- goodly received at the after which little Misses Broderick and Norma Vehl in a wagon laden with gifts. Nationaf Clothing Collection Mr. Norris Desjardine, the groom, acted as expressed her appreciation Fred Dawson presided over Masonic order. Dailies’ and Girls’ Ankle Socks Another shipment arrived in assort-, ed colors, sizes 4 to 10^, Supply Dions Club, The I.O.O.F. Deputy Governor of Parkhill. A of the members attendance pins Estate Transfer Albert Mitchell has purchas- The* Co,, Club, The 5% Lb. Trout- iSnell, who possibly more fish and game at 2.30- p.m., D.S.T, Interment the Parkhill Cemetery. Figured Crepe for house coats, night gowns, ^un­ derwear, etc., blue, rose and yellow. Regular price 90c per yard. On Sale at 69c per yardf Ladies’ and Misses* Novelty Belts for dress and sport wear, bright colors, at $1.00 each. Bathing Suits - for Ladies, Men and Children now in stock. Boy Falls, Arm Injured Wayne Rowe, son of Mr. Ladies’ Summer Hand Bags $2.75 and $3.95 each. • Moved To London Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Sweeton daughter Laura, have., moved London into the home they recent­ ly purchased on . Waterloo street. Mrs. Sweeten -has resided in Exeter with her mother, Mrs. F. J. pel- bridge, while Mr. Sweeton was overseas. and Mrs. J. E. Roulston sons, Miss Martha >Roul- and Mrs. Robt. McMane, Mrs. A._ W. Gallop and and Mrs. Jas. Ranney, t£r > «, Established J 873 Subscription, $2.00 per year EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, JUNE 27th, 1946 Exeter Lions Club Entertain Ladies The one big night of the for the Exeter Lions is when celebrate the anniversary of club by i which they the Brenner Wednesday Almost one down to nicely and partook of a very sumptuous repast, Colored paper hats and toy horns were provided for all and needless to say what eminated from the toot-toots was not all music. A sing song was enjoyed with Lioness Mrs. Harold Sturgis as song leader, and H. Sturgis at the piano. The program was pre­ sided over by Dr. 'H. H. Cowen who closed out a very successful year as president. He thanked the cers and members for their support. Dr. and Mrs. Harold and daughter Judith, of Deleware, were guests and Judith, aged 13, a very talented pianist, played two numbers. Bern Conway with three entertainers from London provided 1 an hour’s entertainment that was much appreciated. The newly-elect­ ed president, Dr. E. S. Steiner and his officers were duly installed by District ~ ■ nington, numbet perfect hands of Past .Presidents Dr. Dun­ lop and Sandy Elliot. Five of the members received 5-year perfect at- attendance pins from the District Deputy Governor. Dr. Pat O’Dwyer brought greetings from the Zurich club. Mrs. H. K. Eilber and Mrs. Earl Russell were winners of spec­ ial prizes. year they the entertaining the ladies did with a banquet at House at Grand Bend evening of last week, hundred persons sat decorated tables Return From Overseas A number of Exeterites were in London Monday to welcome home from overseas some of the Exeter boys who arrived in Halifax last Friday on the lie de France. The boys received a great reception all along the route home, climaxed by a warm and hilarious welcome as they arrived in London. °It was one of the greatest thrills of my life ip step off that train,” said one of the boys. Most of them have been wiCi the troops in France, Belgium and Holland and with the occupa­ tion forces in Germany. Among those returning were Tpr, Fred J, Darling, Sgmn. C, F, Heywood; Tpr, H. T. Harness, Sgt. C. L, Preszcator, Bdr. L. G. Learn, of Exeter; ‘Pte. J. Brenner, Grand Bend; Cpl. W. Gossmap, Dashwood; Tpr. Klopp, Zurich, G. G. L. I. offi- loyal Pink Student Nurse Receives Cap Miss Eva Fullerton, daughter Group Capt. and Mrs. Fullerton Exeter, was one of the 32 student nurses to receive their caps at the capping ceremony in Victoria Hos­ pital Thursday evening. It marks the completion of five months pre­ liminary training. What you can spare they can wear The Late Mrs. Bailey Mrs, Elizabeth Bailey, widow the late Isaac Bailey, died Thurs­ day of last week at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Oliver McCurdy, of Usborne. Mrs, Bailey, who had reached the ripe old age of 84 with all her faculties, had been ill about two weeks. .She was a 'daughter of the late Thomas Irvine, of Blan- shard, and previous to her marriage waq a school teacher. Her .husband predeceased’. her by six years. She was a member of St. James Angli­ can church, ' St. Marys, • where she resided for the past 20 years. ‘Sur­ viving are three sons, Col. Harold Bailey, qity engineei’ of Yorkton, Sask; Lieut.-Col. Wilbert Bailey, with the Canadian Army overseas; Charles Bailey with the Northern Electric Co., Montreal; and three daughters, Mrs. O. McCurdy and Mrs. Clayton Smith, of Usborne, and Mr. Samuel Bell, of Peterboro. The funeral, * Saturday, was held from St. Paul’s church, Kirkton, conducted by Rev. Canon James, with interment in ‘Kirkton Anglican cemetery. The bearers were six nephews, Harold and Mac, Irvine, Thomas, Tevlin and Harold Gregory, all of St. Marys, and James and Alex Irvine, of Kirkton. The floral tributes were very beautiful and were carried by a number of friends. of Lindenfieid Family Hold Reunion After 40 Years Gathered together for the fun­ eral of their sister, Adeline Linden­ field Johnston, who was laid to rest in the Hensall Union Cemetery on Saturday, June 2?, were the other members of the Lindeufield family, children of the late Mr, and Mrs. Jacob Lindenfield, of HensalJ. Mrs. Jonnsun was the first of the six children to pass away and it was the first time in forty years that they had been together as a family. The last time was in 1906. A re­ union was held at the summer cot­ tage of Edward Lindenfield in Grand Bend on Sunday, June 23rd, when the above and members of their families gathered. Many were the interesting stories as they rem­ inisced of school days and events that have taken place since the last reunion. Those who gathered were Mr. and Mrs, Cyrus Schock and family, of Sebringville and Kitchen­ er; Wm. Lindenfield and daughter ‘ Mr. of of ■Ed- and | Union Services Union Services will be held dur­ ing the months of July and August by the Maiu St. and James St. United church congregations. .Dur­ ing July Rev, N. J, Woods, of the Main St, church will have charge of the services and the Main -St, choir will lead the service of song. Rev, and Mrs. Irwin, of James St. church, in the service will be held Sunday, 7th in ‘ ’ will spend their holidays Muskoka district. The Main -St, church. first July Flora, of Billings, Montana; and Mrs. Israel Lindenfield, London; Walter Lindenfield, Stirling, Ont.; Mr. and, Mrs. ward Lindenfield, of Exeter also the members of the family of the deceased, Mrs. Johnston, from Hensall, Kippen and London. Forty persons were present. Hensall Lady Dies . Mrs. Fred Hess, widow of a - for­ mer Hensail jeweler and a widely known resident of Hensail and dis­ trict, died Saturday at her home in her 77th year. Born in Blake, she was the former Isabelle Allen. She had been. a resident here fox' 23 years and formerly lived at Biggar, Sask., for some years. She was a member of Hensail United Church and of the W.M.'S, Surviving are a son, George, of Hensall; three sis­ ters, Mrs. Chris. Haugh, Bruce- field; Mrs, Sarah Carnie, Bayfield, and Mrs. Allan Essler, Lloydmin- ster, Sask., and a brother, Robert Allen, Brucefield. A private funeral service was held at the home Mon­ day at 2 p.m., conducted by Rev. R. A. Brook. Buridl was in Bayfield Cemetery. Store Closed Monday, July 1st; also Wednesday afternoon, July 3rd White Shoes for* Summer Widths AA to E All White Pumps, White with Tan Trim Pumps, White ' Sandals, Loafers, Oxfords, etc. Women’s and Girls’ Beach Shoes Made in a variety of colors, with open toe and heel— the right shoe for sport and beach wear, Children’s White Boots Most sizes are now in stock. Secure a pair while we have the sizes. Boys’ and Girls’ Running Shoes . While we are out of some sizes, we have a fair quantity of this type of shoe. Young Men’s Brown Oxfords Goodyear welt soles, high grade quality at $6.00 to $8.50 pair. Also most sizes in men’s white oxfords. Men’s and Boys’ Farm Boots Panco or leather sole, good quality boots, and at medium prices. Young Men’s Sport Coats Plain or check patterns, these are very popular this season; also boys’ 2-tone sport coats. Ladies’ Printed House Coats On Sale $349 Each Ladies’ and Misses Printed I-Iouse Coats, good quality prints, sizes li< to 20, regular price $3.50, Ladies’ Summer MATERNITY DRESSES Just arrived — Ladies’ maternity dresses, • nice summer materials, sizes 14 to i2,0i, at $7.50 each. . Your Superior Store Married In James Street United Church James . 'Street United Church, Exeter, was the scene of a pretty wedding on Saturday, June 22nd, when Ethel Norine, second daugh­ ter of Mr, ana Mrs, R. E. Pooley, was united in marriage to Mr. Lloyd Cushman, son of Mr. and Mrs. F. Cushman, Of Chatham, Ontario. Pink and white peonies and ferns formed the floral background for the double ring ceremony, conduct­ ed by Rev. A. B. Irwin, B.A. Mr. Lawrence A. Wein presided at the organ. Given in marriage by her • father, the bride was lovely in a floor-length gown of white slipper satin with train, and 'mesh inset at the yolk. Her long, embroidered veil was caught in a half circlet of white flowers'. She carried an arm bouquet of red roses and white sweet peas.- Her sole attendant was Miss Shirley Cushman, sister of the groom, who chose a floor-length dress of yellow lace with white headdress. Her arm bouquet was of yellow lilies ‘and cornflower. Mr. Ross Cushman was his brother’s best man. Master Bobby Pooley, brother of the bride, was her train bearer. The ushers were Mr. Jack Bird, of Oshawa, brother-in-law of the bride, and Mr. Gordon Bayn- ham, of St. Thomas, Mrs. Margaret Fletcher, of Exeter, rendered two beautiful solos/ “Always” and “O, Promise Me.” Following the cere­ mony, the wedding party returned to the home , of the ibride’s parents, where dinner .was served to thirty- five guests, by Mrs. Ralph Batten, .Mrs. Don Penhale, Mrs. Lloyd Hern and Miss Jean McDougall, friends of the bride. T^ai.pr-in the afternoon, 'the happy ■ couple left on their honeymoon. For travelling, the bride donned a dress-maker suit of light green wool, with black ac­ cessories. On their return, Mr. and Mrs. Cushman will reside at 111 Wellington Street, Chatham, Ont. Canadian Canners Staff Honor Newly-Weds Th© first returned ’Royal Cana­ dian Navy man of the Canadian Canners, Ltd., Exeter, was given a wedding present and party recently in the Staff Canteen, The employees of Branch 100 presented jA/B Douglas Brintnell, R.C.N-V.R., of the Shipping Dept., and Mrs, Brint­ nell, (the former Miss Lois Hunter, of Exeter and later of London, On­ tario), with a tri-light lamp in how or of their recent marriage. Stanley Green, son of the manager of the local Branch, Mr. E. J. Green, also a member’ of the Royal Canadian Navy Volunteer Reserve and now home on leave, made the presenta­ tion as one navy man to another, on behalf of the employees, Mr and Mrs. Brintnell warmly re sponded with grateful thanks for the kind remembrance. One feature of the occasion was Simon Sweitzer, the Exeter Hobby-Lobby Man, play­ ed music on a seventy-five-year-old Italian hurdy-gurdy barrel! organ, complete with stuffed monkey Italian clown suit. S.S, No. 1 Usborne Holds Picijic The ratepayers of S.S. No. 1, Usborne (Bissett’s School) held a very successful picnic on the grounds Tuesday, a .sumptuous sup­ per was served at seven o’clock fol­ lowed by sports for young and old in which there was keen ‘competi­ tion. In the eourse of the evening, Miss Kirkby, the teacher,, who has resigned her position, was present­ ed with a fancy card table. An ad­ dress was read by Garnet Hicks and the presentation made by Herbert Bissel t. Miss Kjrkby expressed her appreciation of the gift and of pleasant associations she had joyed. 41st Wedding Anniversary Congratulations to Mr. and J. W, Powell who op Friday of last week -quietly celebrated the anniversary of their wedding. Pearl Powles, of St. Thomas, ed with them for the day. Lands Wm. caught _ _ _ . any other follower of Isaac Walton in this district, caught the prize of his career Friday of last week when with hook and line he landed a browp trout that measured two feet long and weighed 5!4 pounds. The trout was -caught in a spring creek. It took about twenty minutes to land as the fish put up a game fight. Brown trout are scarce at any time and especially in a spring creek. With the angler’s usual sec­ recy the creek was not designated. Attend Worship Service At Thames Road Church The members of the Order Eastern Star and of Lebanon For­ est Lodge, A.F. & A.M., together with visiting brethren from .Hen­ sail motored to the Thames Road United Church Sunday evening for Divine Worship. The visitors oc­ cupied the centre pews. Rev. Wm. Mair extended a welcome and de­ livered an excellent sermon taking for his theme, the blessing of an un­ realized . aim. David had it in his heart to build a temple and while he provided much of the material he was not to see the completed edifice. His was a great vision. No one can live with a great purpose without being blessed. The aim of every one should be to do his best although he may not reach the goal of his ambition. Rev. K. MacLean, of Exeter, assisted with the service and Mrs. Wm. ‘Cann was in charge of the choir. Carey Joynt, of Hen­ sall, sang two very appropriate solos. The Worthy Matron and the Worthy Patron of the O.EjS., Mr. and Mrs. John Ferguson, were in charge of that order and W.M. Bro. the Wayne Rowe, son of Mr. and Mrs. Hai;old Rowe, of Usborne, fell from a fence Monday inflicting a nasty gash in the flesh of his right arm that required several stitches to close. Miss Catherine Armstrong Honored Before her Marriage Mrs. Valeria Armstrong’s trous­ seau reception was an enjoyable affair of Tuesday afternoon and evening when she entertained at her home for her bride-elect daugh­ ter Catherine. Receiving with them was Mrs. J. M. Southcott,’ mother of the prospective bridegroom. The tea table was most attractive with white candles in crystal holders and red roses. Tea was poured by Miss Effie Treble, Mrs. M, Heywood, Mrs. A. B. ■ Irwin, Mrs. Wm. Cook, Mrs. Gordon Heywood, aunt of the bride. Others helping in the tea room and displaying trousseau and gifts were Mrs. Huxtable, Mrs. John McGregor, Mrs. J. C. Snell, Mrs. Wm. Sims, Mrs. Dalton Finkbeiner, ■Mrs. Charles ‘Snell, Mirs. Chester Cornish, Miss Ruth Ratz, Miss Mar­ garet Taylor, Miss Margaret Allison and Miss .Florence Southcott. Friends Shower Bride-Elect •Over forty friends took Catherine by surprise when they entered her mother’s home in a body last Fri­ day evening to honor her with a delightful shower. After an address, in the form of a poem, had been read by Miss Margaret Taylor and the gifts opened, the bride-elect thanked her friends. Contests were enjoyed and the girls served a dainty .lunch at the close. Miss Armstrong, whose marriage to Robert Southcott,- will take place in James St. United church, Satur­ day, June 29th, has asked her sis­ ter, Mrs. Orville Webber, to be the maid of honor, Miss Florence South­ cott, sister of the groom, and Miss Margaret Allison to be bridesmaids and Dianne Webber her niece to be flower girl. John( Hopper, of Wing­ ham will be best man and the ush­ ers Will be Orville Webber Donald Southcott. Used Clothing Drive Now in Full Swing Several pick-Up truck* .dads of used clothing in connection with theWere picked up in Exeter Monday evening by members of the Exeter Lions Club who have sponsored the drive in connection with the Red Cross. The bundles have been left at the Town Hall for packing. Those who missed the collection truck on Monday are asked to bring their bundles to the Town Hall or one of the collection -depots or phone 109 and a cat will call. Mrs. Milo Snell and daughter Helen have returned home after a five Weeks’ trip to the (Pacific coast, visiting at Vancouver and Victoria. They also spout some time in the Rock Mountains visiting at Banff and Lake Louise. Death of Mrs. Luther Mrs. Ernest - Luther, passed in Exeter Tuesday ; her daughter, Mrs. ‘ her 57th year. Mrs. : name was Myrtle She was a resident for the past month her daughter in Exeter following an illness in Victoria Hospital, Lon­ don. Resting at the Hopper-Hockey funeral parlor where: the funeral service will take place on Thursday,■ ft — •. ■ jn away at the home of O. Crawford, in Luther’s maiden Maud Wickert, of Crediton and l has been with George Coward Passes Mr. George Coward, of Exeter, passed away at his home on Mon­ day in his 86th year. The funeral was held from the Hopper-Hockey funeral parlor Wednesday after­ noon. Further particulars will given next week. Hunter—McLinchey A quiet wedding took place the Anglican church, ParkhiH, Saturday last McLinchey, Linchey, of in marriage of Mr. and Exeter. The __ were attended by Miss Lila Bor­ land and Donald Case. A recep­ tion followed at the home of the bride’s mother for the immediate relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Huhteij were present from Exeter. in oh when Miss Eloise daughter of Mrs. Me-. Greenway, was united with Orville John, son Mrs. Wm. Hunter, of happy young couple Honor Bridal Couple On Thursday evening, June the neighbors, friends and relatives gathered at .the home of Mr. and Mrs. Chris. Fischer, Centralia, in honor of their son, Mr. Alvin Fisch­ er and his bride. who recently ar­ rived from England. The young couple were presented with many lovely and useful gifts, Mr. and Mrs. Fischer thanked their many friends for their kindness. Lunch was then served and a social ing was SIMON Simon Stephen away in doh. oh year months. His wife predeceased him four years. He is survived by five daughters, Susan, of Mount Carmel; Mrs. H. tf. Barron, Grosse Isle; Mrs. • Rudolph Eller, Mrs. D. T, Murphy, Mrs. M. Mclsaac, all of Detroit; four sons, Jack, yUlbert, Edward, nil of Detroit and Alphonse of Stephen Township. Requiem high mass was sung in the Church of Our Lady at Mount Carmel ott Wed­ nesday with interment in Mount Carmel Cemetery, HARTMAN Hartman, a well-known Township farmer, passed fit. Joseph’s Hospital, Lon- Monday night in his 82nd after an illness of three Tendons Severed R. B. Williams met with an ac­ cident Monday afternoon when the tendons of two fingers of his left hand were severed by coming in contact with the sharp knife of a mower. Mr. Williams was in the act of tying up the knife with some rope when his hand slipped onto the knife cutting the fingers be­ tween the first and second joints. Mr. Williams was taken to St. Jos­ eph’s Hospital, London where an operation to unite the tendons was performed by' Dr. Doyle of town. After eph’s Rea! Mr. ed the Kestle property south of Exeter from Mr. Geo. Lee. Posses­ sion August 1st, Mr, Lee, who re­ cently acquired the .property, ow­ ing to ill health, has purchased a home in Ailsa Craig. Dr, G, F. Roulston Passes Suddenly Exeter this week mourns the loss of a prominent citizen, Dr, G, F. Roulston, who op Friday morn­ ing last passed away suddenly at hjs home. Dr. Roulston wag in his usual health when he retired Thursday night, having worked at • his office during the day and in his flower garden in the evening. Death was due to a stroke. He was in his 64th year. Born at Milverton he began bis career first as a school teacher and was a» honor graduate of the University of Tor­ onto with hi.s D.D.S. degree. In May 1906, Dr, Roulston purchased the dental practice in Exeter of the late Dr. D. A. Anderson and during those many years he has been out­ standing in hig profession, He was a member of the official Board of the James Street United church. For a number was superintendent of School anda active in Peoples' Society. He several terms on council. Lebanon Forest Lodge A.F. & A.M, and a past Noble Grand of the Exe- te r Lodge of Oddfellows. He Was vice-president of the Exeter Horti­ cultural Society when that organiz­ ation disbanded, also a member of the Exeter Lions club and of the Exeter Bowling dub. No matter what office or position Dr. Roulston, held he gave to it the most diligent consideration. Surviving are his bereaved widow, whose maiden name was Emma Langford, of Milverton,, also one son, Verne L., a druggist at Simcoe and two grandchildren. One brother, John resides at Milverton and a niece, Mrs. Wm. Bell, at Shakespeare. . The funeral, private, was held from his late residence, Main Street, Monday afternoon conducted by Rev. A. B. Irwin. Mrs. Wm. Murdock, of Hamilton, was present and sang “In the Garden”, a solo most appropriate, as Dr. Roulston spent many hours among, his flow­ ers. The pallbearers were Dr. Fletcher, E. A. Howald, Wm. May. J. W. Morley, E. H. Harness and J. M. Southcott. The flower tributes which consisted of many beautiful offerings from various organiza­ tions both in Exeter and Simcoe, were carried by A? E. Wuerth, G. A. Hawkins, G. W. Lawson.' M. Quance, of Exeter, and Dr. Coyne, of Toronto, and four nephews. Interment was in the Exeter cemetery. .Among the many and beautiful * floral tributes received from sym­ pathising friends and relatives were those from The Dental Class of 1906, The Huron Dental ‘Society, The London Dental Society, Ash Temple - - - - London; The The Exeter of years he the Sunday the Young served for the municipal He was a Past Master of Dental Exeter Bowling Exeter Masonic Lodge, of Exeter, James Street Church, Exeter; The Lions Club of Simcoe, The I.O.O.F., Simcoe; The Store Staff of Verne Roulston. Those present ifrom a distance were Mr. and four 3ton, Mr. Mr. and Mr. Teachers Honored Teachers Who are leaving Exeter High School staff were honored by their associates with a picnic and bridge at the Grand Bend summer' residence of the principal, Harold L. Sturgis, Gifts were ‘presented to •Miss K. Jordan, who is going to Whitby; to Harvey Gillies, who is to become principal o.f Chesterville High School, and.to Joseph Creech, who is resuming his studies at University of Western Ontario. Desjardine-Mousseau A quiet but very pretty Wedding? was solemnized in James Streel United Church, Exeter, on -Saturday June 22nd, when Marion May, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert D. Mousseau. was united in mar­ riage with Harry M. Desjardine, Son of Mr, and Mrs, Leesuine Des­ jardine, of Grand Bend, with A. B. Irwin officiating. The bride looked lovely street-length dress of Heaven sheer over and wore roses and Desjardine, bridesmaid, in pink sheer White accessories and wore sage of Talisman roses and mauve sweet peas, brother of best man. After the wedding* dinner was served at the home of the groom’s parents to the immediate families, The. table dec­ orations Were in pink and white centred with the^bride’s cake. This happy occasion was also the 25th wedding anniversary of the groom’s parents. Later amid showers of confetti the happy young couple left on a honeymoon to Kitchener, Niagara Falls, Toronto and other points. Nor going away the bride donned a white jersey dress With blue top coat and. white accessories. in a bide taffeta, white accessories a corsage of Briarcliffe bouvardia. Miss Joyce sister of the groom, as was . prettily gowned over taffeta with a cor- Mr. son, Mrs. J. Whaley, all of Milverton; Miss E. Roulston, Listowel; Mr. and Mrs. W. Bell, Shakespeare; Mr. and Mrs. S. Roulston and Mrs. Satchel! and Mrs. Scott, of Strat­ ford; Miss Mary Van Camp, Ot­ tawa; Mr. and Mrs. W. G. McDon­ ald, Mrs. Harry Neill, >Mr. A. L. Langford, Mrs. Ida Sanders, all of London; Mrs. Geo. Grant, of St. Thomas; Mr. <?and Mrs. Wm., Mur­ doch, Hamilton; Mr. Trueman Mills, Sarnia; Dr. N. S. Coyne, Toronto. Other professional friends who called were Dr. G. Howden, of Watford; Dr. E. E. Bruce and Mrs. Bruce and Dr. W. G. Bruce, of Kin­ cardine; Dr. H. Hall, of Goderich; Dr. Geo. Hind, of Walkerton; Dr. and Mrs. A. G. Davidson, London; Dr, J. A. MCTaggart, Hensall. Miscellaneous Shower , > A miscellaneous shower was held Thursday night last at the home Of Mrs. Evelyn Broderick for her granddaughter, Miss Mlarion Mous- seau, a bride of Saturday last. The evening was spent in games and the collecting of a ‘bride’s book. Later the bride-elect was seated in a dec­ orated chair under a pink and white arch centred with a white bell. An address was read by Miss Eileen Hunter ‘ ............’* Joan drew In a few fitting words the bride* elect _ * L . ..... for all the beautiful gifts she re­ ceived. Everyone joined in * singing ’’For ‘She’s a Jolly Good Fellow/* after which a delicious lunch was served. Instantly Killed Ralph Allison, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Allison, of Roland, Man., was instantly killed Thursday of last’ week when a tractor upset backwards pinning him underneath, He was in his 15 th year, Besides his parents, one brother and one sister survive. The ihany friends and relatives lit this vicinity will join with the Times-Advocate in ex* tending sincere sympathy to the bereaved family. . . it •• '**' ' . •;'■