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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1947-01-02, Page 9THE TIM^-APVOCAT^, iJXET®, ‘ONTARIO, THURSDAY MOKNINQ, JANUARY J947 Best Wishes ‘Voodoo 1947 by Joseph Chadwick Ul^li'!aillfflHI0IIIE3IIIE!!ll|iaill!aillliBlllEllllEIIIB!l||SI||EIIIISIIIBIil|iaill!81lllgailiailim0IIIEIIl«SIIISIIIBaill luced Jim. Shelby shook Jim’s hand. He had a firm grip. “So you two are engaged,” he said. “That’s fine. But it’s a sur­ prise to me. I can’t keep pace with the younger generation’s love af­ fairs.” He smiled broadly, but his eyes were expressionless. “I thought there was a romance between June and Scott Agnew, but now Scott is | playing around with Manuela—and June is to marry you. It’s more con­ fused than business is these days.” June wag not listening. 'She was watching the florid-faced amateur magician. Shelby noticed that and he drew Jim aside. Lowering his voice, Shelby said, “See here, Britten—I’m pleased about your engagement 'to June. Marry her as soon as you can, so .she will get her mind off the -mess (her stepfather’s in. .See what I mean?” ’Not exactly, sir,” Jim told him. “You know about her stepfather, don’t you?” “I’m afraid not.” Shelby frowned. “Well, I’ll have a talk with you . . He let his voice trail away as Jupe glanced toward him. A moment later, he moved away -and joined Bert Quayle who stood apart from the magician's audience. Jim had the impression that Quayle was watching him—or June Vernon. The audience was growing. The man playing magician now stood on a chair and was skimming cards out over the heads of the audience and making them return to his hand like boomerangs. One of the white- jacketed servants now came with two napkins and a hammer, -and the magician put aside his -deck of cards. He wrapped one of t'he nap­ kins about his head for a turban; the other he spread out on the t-aOtjle before him. He held the hammer up to command silence, then began speaking phony magician’s patter. “.Now the great mystic, Sahib Sam Benedict, will perform his most amazing feat . . He grinned at his audience, “It is the great watch trick. Does any gentleman in the crowd have a valuable watch — a timepiece costing perhaps a thous­ and dollars?” There was laughter. And a man called out: “Nobody would trust-, you with a watch, Sam Benedict— even if you didn’t -have that hammer in youi’ hand. Everbody knows what a rascal you are!” The magician pretended to be of­ fended. Then he -said, “Since there, are no gentlemen present, is there a lady in the au-dience who will risk 'her vanity case? Any lovely lady at -all . . .” He pointed with the hammer. “What about the love­ ly blonde in the flowered dress?” He was pointing at June Vernon. The girl laughed, but there was a look in her eyes that made Jim wonder. It was an .uneasy look. She opened her little evening bag and took out her compact. It was gold, and square and flat. She held it out to Sam Benedict. Jim Written could­ n’t understand it, ibut some sixth sense warned him that something was happening here. Jim stepped up to her, bent and whispered in her ear, “What is all ■this, anyway?” But she merely shook her head. Going through ridiculous mo­ tions, the magician wrapped t'he- vanity case in the napkin on the table. Then, muttering nonsense, he raised the hammer an-d brought it down with a crash. He unwrap­ ped the napkin, an<i groaned. The audience laughed. A vanity case lay there shattered, and Sam Benedict’s dismay seemed -almost genuine. He was effusively apologetic to June Vernon, and as he talked he picked up -a 'glass from the table He hand­ ed the glass to her. “Drink this,” he instructed, “and you’ll feel better about it.” The vanity case, not a cocktail, was in the 'glass. Sam Benedict was pretty good, for an amateur. But Jim Britten was still puzzled. There was more imagic here than met the eye. Manuela appeared beside him. She was smilinig, and she coaxing- ly said, “Aren’t you going to dance with me, Mr. Britten?” “Certainly—if my fiance has no objections.” Manuela slipped her arm through his. “She -has none. Besides, Scott Agnew wants to talk to her about a prowler who broke into the oil refinery—and -Scott is her boss. She won’t miss you.” Jim danced with Manuela, and it was exciting. Manuela herself gave him a strange heady feeling like too much wine. He was too much aware of the igirl for comfort. Manu­ ela’s dark eyes were provocative. The story thus far: June Ver-[ non’s encounter with a prowler in the offices of the Trans-Union Oil Co. near Puerto Blanco leaves her slightly unnerved but she still has the problem of -Scott Asnew on her hands. Scott, Whose affections have recently turned from June to her cousin, Manuela Shelby, is attend­ ing a party at the Shelby estate on Rendezvous Cay to which June is also invited, and, June is determined bolster allows ' by a Blanco, him to to make her appearance. To her pride she impulsively herself to be “picked up’ young newcomer to Puerto an American, and persuades pose as her fiance and escort her to the affair. The American, Jim Britten, is wary—for reasons best known to himself—tout consents. He is surprised -at June’s revulsion toward the Cuban cigarettes he smokes, and is strangely silent when she explains that the prowler at the plant that night left a burned stub of the same brand on the floor. CHAPTER V The music started again, and Jim Britten turned to June Vernon to ask if she would like to dance. -She nodded absently in reply, for her attention -had followed Scott had -begun to Manuela Shelby, and had a bleak look. It see that she "was stfll the man in an all-out “All you need do,” to wait a little while, Manuela will break his heart, and then he’ll come back to you.” June gave him a chill look. “He’ll not come back,” she said. “Once a man strays, it’s the end—With me.” “Then I’m wrong about you.” “If you think I’m trying to win Scott away from her—yes.” “Pride?” - “I know what I want in a man,” she said. Jim looked at her and wondered. Across the patio, the man who had ferried them in the cruiser to Rendezvous Cay was pointing June Vernon and him out to another sman. There was not mistaking the act. Jim said, “Is your uncle a big man with a granity jaw and iron- gray •hair—and a bulldog “That does describe Shelby. Why?” “Quayle is pointing us 3xi>>x.’’ “Quayle is probably tellin-g I brought a man along, everything to his boss.” “Would that interest “Perhaps. It depends and what the man is.” “Supposing 'he is your fiance?” “That would be quite all right,” June said. They were dancing close to the end of the patio, over by the or­ chestra, so the other dancers kept June from seeing Q-uayle and her uncle. She said: “Tell me, was there another man with them? A short fat man with a florid face?” “A middle-aged fellow who looks like everybody’s friend?” Jim asked. He was* tall enough to be able to see the table across the patio. “A fellow who looks like the traveling salesman in the movie? Opens his mouth wide when he laughs—and shows a -gold tooth?” He had meant to be amusing, but June was frowning sober. “He’s the man I came see.” “I thought you came prove to Scott Agnew that a fiance.” ■She gave him a thin smile. “I guess my motives are a bit con­ fused,” she told him. Then: “I’m afraid this isn’t much .fun for you.” “Its all right,” Jim said. “After all, twenty-five dollars is—twenty- five dollars. This is an all right way to make some easy money.” He had no qualms about deceiving her; he had long ago learned that deceit was a .game tw;o could play. When the orchestra ended the waltz, June said that she would have to pay her respects to their • host. Jim walked with her across the patio, and when they approached - Richard Shelby's table other =guests gathering there. man card -and Scott Agnew, dance with June’s eyes was easy to in love with way. Jim said, “is scowl?” Richard out to him He reports his boss?” uipon who .here to to was drawing tricks. He the guests The florid- an audience was 'pretty were being Shelby came and greeted scowl was igone and lie -were faced with good, amused. Richard June. His was .playing the jovial host by tell­ ing her that his party would have been a failure if she had stayed away. June told him that she had been late in arriving because she had worked late, then she intro- Rundown Feeling Is Often Ceased By Nervous Trouble Strained, tense nerves are often the cause of restless nights. Improper rest, night after night, is Quickly followed by loss of appetite, irritability and a tired, run-down condition. For disorders such as these, Milburn’s Health and Nerve Pills are highly beneficial and, once tried, their medicinal value soon becomes apparent by condition of the health. The iron and other ingredients they contain help to improve the blood content, stimulate the nerve cells, and tlie appetite, aid digestion, thus helping to promote peaceful sleep, They have helped thousands Of Others. They should do the same for you. Milburn’s Health and Nerve Pills are sold at drug counters everywhere, Price 50c a box, Tho T> Milburn Co„ Limited, Toronto, Ont. May you enjoy health, happiness and every ad­ vantage of the glad New Year. May your share ol! good fortune bring you a heaping measure of con­ tentment and satisfaction during 194-7. Ed’s Machine Shop Two Blocks East of Main Street on John Street. Mr. Gardiner Hauled Cream in 1900 When speaking at the Ontario Creamery Association -Convention at Niagara Falls, The Honourable J. G. Gardiner, Minister of Agri­ culture, referred to his early as­ sociation with t'he dairy industry in Ontario, and said he drove a cream -wagon hauling cream to the Winchelsea Creamery in Huron County, Ontario, in 190-0. 'Concern­ ing the future -of -dairy production the Minister stated: “It is certain that unless feed grain supplies are increased the production of live stock products, including dairy products, cannot be maintained at its present level.”—The 'Farmer’s Advocate. REV. J. POLLOCK RESIGNS FROM ATLSA CRAIG CHARGE Rev. John Pollock has resigned as minister of Ailsa Craig and Nairn Presbyterian churches. Ill- health has forced his resignation. Mr. Pollock and Mrs. Pollock will likely occupy the manse until it is needed by his successor. flirtatious. Perhaps it was because of the exotic quality that Jim wondered if had made with wouldn’t have been dark-eyed girl in June’s place. ‘I-Ie imagined that Manuela would have brought a little romance into such a bargain^ Manuela said, “So you are in love with my cousin.” “Naturally,” Jim lied. “And you came all the way to San Cristobal to marry her?” “That’s anout right.” “Your arrival must have been pleasant surprise for her.” Jim smiled at her. “A love af­ fair should be full of surprises.” He was finding it easy to talk to Man­ uela Shelby. .“Don’t you think so?” Her eyes kindled-. “But, of course!” she said. They had -danced close to a gate­ way in the patio wall, and Man­ uela suddenly stopped dancing. She said she was tired of dancing, that she would, like to iget away from the crowd for a little while and walk in the gardens. There was an invitation in her eyes, and Jim fol­ lowed her through the gateway. They walked through the fragrant gardens. They could look out across the sea. The surf was (break­ ing against the beach of Rendez­ vous Cay in long white lacey strips. The moon was * ‘ Manuela finally halted and lifted her face to the were bright, her lips parted in a lialf-smile, and Jim knew that she expected him to kiss her. She said, “Do you like it at Ren­ dezvous Cay, Jim?” “It would pass for paradise,” lhe to'M her. “If the company was right,” she said, facing him. “Don’t you like me, Jim?” She waited, her smile fading when he didn’t answer. “Most men do like me,” she added. Jim said, "Kissing you would be fun, but I am an engaged man.” “So?” The girl was angry as a spoiled little girl. “Then I’d better return you to your fiancee—.safe and sound, and virtuous!” They returned to the patio, and Jim saw that most of the guests were now inside the house. There was an intermission, and the or­ chestra was gone from it’s plat­ form. June Vernon approached them as they crossed the patio, and Jim saw a bright excitement in her eyes. He thought she might -be an­ noyed because he had walked In the moonlight with Manuela. But it was something else. The blonde girl was upset. “Jim—” Her voice was unsteady. “Jim, I’d like to ■Speak to you-—- alone.” She dismissed Manuela (by ignoring the girl’s presence. (Continued Next Week) Murder is committed and a truth is revealed. of her beauty the bargain he June Vernon fun with this a high and bright. moon. Her eyes ELIMVILLE There was a special Christmas service in the Elimville United church on Sunday, December 22nd. Special music was rendered by the choir. Church will be at 10 a.m. on Sunday, January Sth. Mr. James Sinclair, of London, is spending his Christmas holidays with Mr. and Mrs. Jackson Woods. CENTRA UA Mr. Steve Molnar, of Toronto, is spending the holidays with his par­ ents, Mr, and Mrs, S, Mrs, Wm. Bowden couple of weeks with -her daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Robert ronto. ■Mr. and -M'rs. Scotty Raynham, of Toronto, are spending the holidays Molnar, visited for a iQinitu i» To- Mr. Harvey Sparling, of London,, with the former’s -parents. Mr, and witli~ Ws Mrs. Geo. Baynham. ■I Mrs. Wm. Hodgert is visiting with 1 her daughters, Mrs. Whitney Coates i and Mrs. Roy Coward in Usborne. "" j Miss Rachel Wilson is visiting and Mrs. i with Mr. and Mrs. Beavers at -Credi- is spending two i parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Spar­ ling. Miss J London, with her parents, Thomas Bell. We are sorry to re­ port that Mr. Bell has been confin­ ed to his bed. We all hope for a speedy recovery to health. Miss Mildred Miller Murray and Laurie London, spent the theii* homes. Mr. and Mrs, and Malcolm, of visited -on Sunday Mrs. Samuel Pym. to report Mr. Pym his back. We all wish him a speedy recovery. Miss Norma Veal, of Exeter, spent a few days with Miss Aldeen Pym. Mr, George Kellet, of London, is spending a few days with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Kellett. Mr. and Mrs. Grant Ratcliffe, of Anderson, visited on Wednesday with Mr, and Mrs. William Johns. Florence is spending a few days j Bell,R.N., Mr. the best of f! and Messrs. Stephen, week-end of at James Kirkland Thames with Mr. We are i fell and hurt Road, , and Sorry ZION -Christmas visitors munity were: Mr. and Mrs. family, Mr. and son and family, Dora Stewart, 1 Hazel Stewart, Mr, and Mrs. Warren Brock, Mr. and family, Mrs. Earl Kirkton, in the cnm- Bill Mrs. of Denfield, of Lucan and , of London, Stewart and Tom Dickin- Miss Miss with Mrs. Phil Hern of Winchelsea, Mr. Hern and family, Gerta Hunter, and and of Miss Gerta Hunter, of London, Mrs.. J. T. Hern, Ken and Jack with "Mr. and Mrs. Ward Hern. Mr. and Mrs. Mahlon ,Ryckman. Mr. .............................................. and Mrs. Mrs. and Mrs Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Jaques and family, of Thames Road. Mr. and Mrs. Sam Bowers and Wayne, of Exeter with Mr. and Mrs. Wes. Jaques. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Bailey family, of Winchelsea, with and Mrs. Milton Brock. Mrs. Wm. McGuffin, Wesley Margaret, of Brynston Mrs. Harold Guest, of Parkhill, Mr. and Mrs Jack .Johns and Tennyson, Mrs. Gordon Sudgeon with Mr. and Mrs George Brock. Mr. Harvey Herbert, ton, visited during the vacation with Mr. and Johns. Christmas visitors out of community were: Mr. and Mrs. Harold Hern family. Mr. and Mrs. Brock and family with Mr. Mrs. Milne Pullen, of Whalen. Mr. and Mr. and Woodham. Mr. and and family Harold Hunter, Mr. and : with Mr. and Mrs. Wilson Morley, of Exeter. Mr. and Mrs. Melville and .Mrs. Gerald Hern and Mrs. M. Spence, of Mr. and Mrs. Tom family with Mrs. Dashwood. , Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Baker David with Mr. and Mrs. Thomson, of Blanshard. Mr. and Mrs. E. Miller, Freddy and Earl with Mr. and Mrs. Charles Miller,” of Thames Road. Mr. and Mrs. Angus Earl with Mi*, and Mrs. .Norman Hannon, of Staffa. Mr. and Mrs. George Davis, of Winchelsea, Mr. Davis, mas and Mrs. ton. Mr.- and Mrs. H. Theander, Mr, and Mrs. Borden -Smyth and families of London, were 'Christmas visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Frank Smyth, Mr, Harold Flynn, of London, Miss Marjorie Flynn, of Welland, Mrs. Murdoch, of Clandeboye, with her daughter and son-in-law spent Christmas with Mrs. George -Flynn. Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Hodgins and family and Mrs, Steeper and ti’amilj were -Christmas Sunday visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Ken ’Hodgins. Among those who spent -Christmas with relatives away from home were: Mr. and Mrs. A. Proctor and Doreen, and Mrs. Arthur Brooks with Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Skelton in Lucan. ■Mr, and Mrs. Harold Lightfoot and family with Mt. and Mrs, Alvin Essery. Mr. and Mrs. George Hicks, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hicks, FO. and Mrs, Jack Andrew with Mr. and Mrs. Alex Wells at iLondesboro. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hicks returned home in the afternoon and spent the .remain­ der of the day with -Mrs. Hicks’ parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Lee near Ailsa Craig. Mr. and Mrs. Wellington Skin­ ner and Arlene with Mr. and Mrs. Heywood at Elimville. iR. Mr.and Mrs.K.Hodgins and family with Mr.and Mrs. Norman Mitchell. ■Mr.and Mrs.IF.Bowden and Howard Kerslake family, Mr. Charles Kerslake, L. Kyle, of Exeter,Mr. and Orville Snell, of London, Mr. Mi’s. Eph. Hern with Mr. and Ross Hern. and Mrs. Mrs. Mrs. Mrs. and Mr. and of • Bramp- Christmas Mrs.Roy the and Norman and Morris Hern with Cecil Camm. of Wellington Brock with Mr. and Mrs. ', of Eden. . and Mrs. James Earl, Mr. Mrs. Allan Jaques and Ray Hern, Mr with Mr. Blanshard Hern Martene. and. of and Wm. and Mrs. Harold of Kirkton. spent Christ- with Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Hern HARPLEY Christmas guests at the of Mr. Joseph Carruthers were Mr and Mrs. George Hodgins, -of Ced­ ar Swamp, Mr. and Mrs. T. Dixon of Parkhill, Mr. and Mrs. Willis Hotson and family, of Grand Bend Christmas guests at the home of Mrs. Robt, ,Murray were, and Mrs. Wm. Hodgins, Mr. Mrs. Wes. Mellin, of Corbett, Hector Murray, who, has rived .home from Midland; Lewis, of Parkhill, and Mrs. Trick and family. to report Mr. T, Line, in London We are sorry Isaac, of .Molard Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Jean, Mr. son and .Mrs. Grand Bend, were home Mr. and Mr. ar-just Rev. F. Mr. and John Ridley and and. Mrs. Ed. Steward- Ann Ridley, of . guests of Mr. and Mrs. Langford Ridley in Park­ hill. Mr. and .Mrs. Newton Hayter and family spent 'Christmas with Mr. and Mrs. Frank Statton at Grand Bend. Miss Helen Love, R.N., of Lon­ don, is spending a few days at her home here. ■Guests With Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Love on Saturday evening were Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Gill and family and Mrs. Mary Gill, of Grand Bend, Mr. and Mrs. C. K. Love and family, Mr. and Mrs. Ellison Whiting and family and Mr. and Mrs. R. Whiting, of Centenary. family with Mr. and Mrs. Schroeder at Clandeboye. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Harrison family with Mr. and Smith, at Woodham. Mr. and Mrs. Lome Hicks and M-r. and Mrs. Andrew Mr. and Mrs. S. Henry at Listowel. Mrs. T. Willis, Mr. and Mrs. Harris West and Bette ILou -with iMr. and Mrs. Whitney Coates Mr. and Mrs. R. -Gates spent Christmas with Mr. and Mrs. -G. R. Andrew. Mr. and Mrs. Reg. Hodgson and daughter were Christmas visitors with Mir. and Mrs. Lloyd Hodgson H. Mills spent Christmas Ker- Mrs. Hicks with Mrs. with Mrs. Parsons and Mrs. shaw. Mr. and Mrs. Wim. Essery, aid and Mary Margaret and Miss Helen Essery, of London, and Mr. and Mrs. W. .Stephens and family, of Woodham, were ors with Mr. and warden. Mr. Clarence Christmas with Mr. and Mrs. McFalls. Mr. Wm. Walker and Emerson, of London, spent Christmas with Mrs. Walker and family. -Mr. and Mrs. E. Knight spent Christmas with Mr. and Mrs. Davies in Exeter. M!r. and Mrs. Jack Essery family spent 'Christmas with Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Essery. Mr. and Mrs. Ray ILammie and Boby spent -Christmas with Mr. and Mrs. George Dunn, Hurondale, and with Mrs. Agnes and Miss Amy Lammie in Hensall. Mr. and Mrs. Madge, of Simcoe, were recent visitors at the home of ■Mr. and Mrs. E. Knight. Mr. and Mrs. Archie Robinson and Glenn spent Christmas with -Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Isaac. Mr. and Mrs. -Harold Lightfoot and family were -Friday visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Howard Light­ foot at Crediton. Mr. Elmer Dunn, of was a Friday visitor with Mrs. Ray ILammie. Christmas visitors with Mrs. E. Lamport -were Mrs. Grant Amos and family, of Ailsa Craig; Mr. and -Mrs. Roy Lamport, Mr. and Mrs. -Nelson Lamport, Mr. and Mrs. E-. (Lamport, of Crediton; Mr. and Mrs.' Wim. McKenzie, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Lam­ port and family, oif Thames Road. Mr. an-d -Mrs. W. Essery and family and Mrs. John Essery were among the Christmas guests at the home of Mrs, B. Hicks. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Smith and family and Miss Flossie Davey spent Christmas with Mr. and M|rs. Richard Davey. Christmas ■Mrs. Fred -Culbert Don- visit- Pen- spent Allie and Toronto, andMr. Mr. Mr. and and SHIPKA The regular meeting of the Wo­ men’s Association will be held on Thursday afternoon, the home of Mrs, beiner at 2 ,p.m. Congratulations to Stuart Sweitzer who on Saturday, December 21st in_the United church parsonage wick. Miss Violet Sharpe, Station, is spending her at the home of her 'brother. Mr. and Mrs. Douglas spent Catherines. Mrs. Russell and Doug­ las remained for the week. Miss Ruth Ratz has been con­ fined to her home the past week with the mumps. Communion service ■on Sunday, January United church. Rev. blood Mr. spent Out mas were, Mr. and Mrs, Geo. Love at Seaforth, Mr. and Mi’S, Harold January 9 at Harold Fink- Mr. and Mrs. were married at Fen- of Iona vacation Cliff Russell and Christmas at St. will be lielcl 5 th in the A. S. True* in charge. and Mrs. Milton Sweitzer -Christmas at Welland. pf town visitors for Chrisb 7 1; ♦ In Appreciation ... . . . of your thoughtful consideration and pat­ ronage during t#e hectic twelve month period that has now ended. It is our hope and desire to serve you more fully during 194-7. We extend New Year greetings to all friends and customers and may 1947 be a bigger, brighter year for BEAVERS HARDWARE Finkbeiner at Sarnia, Mr. and Mrs Chris. Baumgarten and Verna at Alvinston, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Ratz and David at London, Mr. and Mrs. Wray Sweitzer and Ronald at Kirkton, Mr. ,and Mrs. Gordon Ratz and Wayne, Mr. and Mrs. Ir­ vine Ratz and Larry at Greenway, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Pickering and Patricia at B-rinsley. Christmas visitors in the com­ munity were, Dr. and Mrs. Sanders of London, at the home of and Mrs. A. Finkbeiner, Miss Ratz, R.N., of Peterborough her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. Miss Nola Sweitzer, R.N., of don, .with her parents, Mr. Mrs. M. Sweitzer, Miss Baumgarten, nurse in training in Toronto Hospital with her parents Mr. and Mrs. C. Baumgarten, Mr. and Mrs. B. Dinney and baby, Exeter, at the home of Mrs. Albert Gaiser, Mr. Roland Neil and Gerald and Massey-Harris Sales and Service Phones: Office 88W; House 88J Now is the time to have your tractor and machines overhauled, for spring. Mrs. Major Baker. Mr. Reta with Ratz Lon- and Verna Mr. and with of and Mrs. Mr. We Wish Everyone A HAPPY NEW YEAR R. B. Williams Emery Cavers, Mechanic Lon- with Parr party HAY TOWNSHIP Mr. Russell Blackwell, -of don, visited over the holiday friends in Hensall and the Line. ■ / Mr. Howard Atkins gave a at his home in honor of the wed­ ding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred Weido. A good time was enjoyed by all. A few friends and neighbors of Mr. and Mrs. Garfield Denomme held a social evening. Cards and dancing were much enjoyed. Rose Denomme, of THE LATE H. H. CRERAR Alexander Hugh Crerar, prom, inent Hay Township farmer, died Monday, Dec. 23 rd at Scott Mem­ orial Hospital in Seaforth. Death followed an illness of about two weeks. He was in his 69 th year. A native of Molesworth, Mr. Crerar had resided in Hay Township for 20 years. He was a member of Carmel Presbyterian sail. and one son, vice was held from dence. Rev. officiated. Interment was at Fair­ view cemetery, Listowel. Church, Hen- He is survived by, his widow Funeral ser- his late resi- A. Ferguson Allan. P. theMiss Blue Water highway, visited for a few days with her uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Garfield ~ of the Parr Line. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Howe, of Toronto, visited Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Jas. McAllister and fam­ ily. HENSALL BOY FAYBS SUFFERS CONCUSSION Denomme, Bill Finch, nine-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Finch, of Hensail, fell from a pipe in his father’s Shop Monday and suffered a slight concussion. The lad was treated at his home by Dr. J. C. Goddard. Bill was said to be swing­ ing from the pipe when he lost his grip and fell to the concrete floor of the shop. His condition is not believed serious. Doan’s Kidney Pilis Help Back Ailments Backache is frequently caused by disorders of the kidneys. Conse­ quently, if you suffer from backache,, Doan’s Kidney Pills may be helpful to you. Because of their stimulat­ ing action on the kidneys and uri­ nary passages, Doan’s Kidney Pills, assist in the elimination of wastes from the body. Safe, dependable and quick-acting, Doan’s Kidney Pills can be used by both young and old. Backache and rheumatic pains as well as minor urinary and bladder ailments may be quickly relieved by this time- proven treatment. Sold at all drug stores, 50c a box. The T. Milburn Co., Ltd.. Toronto, Ont. At the beginning of 194-7 make a firm resolution to have a full share of happiness, contentment and good cheer that offers. And may we Happy New Years for this blight New Year wish the happiest of you. May we at this time say thanks for the con­ fidence you have placed in our efforts to serve you and also to wish you A HAPPY AND PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR GRAHAM ARTHUR Your Red Indian Service Station The Dawn of a