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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1951-03-29, Page 3THE TIMES-ADVOCATE, EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, MARCH 29, 1951 Pate 3 Church Window 'xj 1 J S’ ,♦ & window was Lucan Easter to the James $£■•38 Dedicated A stained-glass unveiled and dedicated at United Church during the Sunday morning service memory of the late Rev. J. Brown. Mr. years ister from retired. He lived in Lucan after liis retirement and was active in church work and an honourary member of the session until his death on November 1, 1949. The simple dedication service was conducted by the Rev. E. M. Cook. He unveiled the win­ dow with the help of two of Mr. Brown’s closest friends- They were John Casey, 88, who is now retired hut active in his garden during the summer, and W. H. Downing, 89, who still opens his butcher shop every week day for business. The stained-glass window is the first to be installed in the small church. It pictures Christ as the Good Shepherd caring for his flock, Tribute Read Mr. Cook read to the congre­ gation a tribute Brown prepared pastor, the Rev. It said in part: “Always an and ready peacemaker, his ready Irish wit and quick and subtle repartee won for him many friends with his quaint humour, often at his own expense.” His death “closed the generation of the Brown family which had emigrated from Ireland less than a century ago; thus completed tlie career of a scholar, staunch churchman and consistent tian minister”. of 35Brown, a veteran in the ministry, was min- of Lucan United Church 1925 until 1932, when he to the late Mr. ■by the former R. B. Cumming, amiable person Chris- & t K £ g f? is a ' • 4x< X :.<£| *■I ><> $ ||g » $0 >*■ I or I. t ■ 1 wintry attend United Easter Tea Those who braved the blasts and bad walking to the Easter Tea at the Church on Saturday last were amply repaid. On entering the recently re­ novated basement one was struck with the cosy homey atmosphere of the freshly decorated walls and curtained windows- The small tables looked very attractive in Easter colours with a nest of Easter eggs as a centre piece. The side table, with its Easter lilies, bunnies and the traditional symbols of Easter was particularly 'beautiful. The home-cooking table was so laden with such appetizing “goodies” that it was to make a choice. Those serving at the Mrs. Earl Young, Mrs. Skelton, Mrs. Carling, M. Cook, Mrs. Harold Whyte and Mrs. John Park. The ladies in charge were well pleased with the loyalty churches who attended large numbers in spite weather. difficult tea were William Mrs. E. of both in such of the ofMrs. Carol Johnston Catharines spent Easter with parents, Revington. st. her Mr. and Mrs. Wilbert POP’S Taxi Service Phones: Exeter 357 and 545-r-3 ■$! 'v • ■': I M '■ ■■■?"-- ■ ( ♦ . * ■• * ow $$$$$T** * 'i in■ 'k’ i x- J X MEMORIAL DEDICATED AT LUCAN CHURCH — A stained-glass window was unveiled and dedicated Sunday in Lucan United Church to the memory of the late Rev. James J. Brown, B.A., who was minister of the church for seven years and later a highly respected member and honorary member of the session. The Rev. E. M. Cook dedicated the window while two close friends of the late pastor, W. H. Downing and John Casey, look on after aiding in the unveiling. —London Free Press Photo Lucan District News Irene Coursey, Delrene are spending the Detroit with Personal Items Miss Hattie Hodgins was called to Granton on Sunday to nurse her cousin, Mr. Alfred I-Iodgins. Mrs. and Marion week-end in and Mrs. Fred Ford. Mrs. Cranston, Main Street S., is spending Easter with Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Grey at Oshawa, The many friends of Mrs. John Blair are sorry to lear that after several weeks of sickness she is again confined to -bed. Mr. Wilson of the Ashworth store' is sporting a new car. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Carroll of Sarnia attended the funeral ser­ vice of his brother last week and renewed * old acquaintances in the village. Mrs. Wil dem and "Miss Doro­ thy Wilden spent the week-end with Mrs. Orme. Mrs. Wellington Brock of Zion celebrated a family gathering and fowl dinner one day recent­ ly. Those from Lucan attending were ~ Mrs. gins, day. Miss Holly Martin of Toronto spent Easter with her sister, Mrs. T. Hodgins. Mr. Mr. and Mrs. R. Coleman, A. Davis and Mrs. J. Hod- All report a most pleasant Additional Lucan News On Page Seven 'll i,Passion Week Services Personal Items Well Attended The weather wa9 cold, the roads were bad and the walking was rought and hard-going but in spite of the weatherman’s lack of co-operation, many of us at­ tended every Passion Week meet­ ing. The first three were held in the United Church and the last three in the Anglican on Tues­ day and Friday evenings the members of the Lions Club at­ tended in a body and Wednesday evening the C.G.LT. girls did the same. At two of the meetings a de­ fective fuse left the church in darkness which did but add to the solemnity of the occasion. The Good Friday service was particularly well attended and a goodly number of That full church, in must II included children, spite of the wet night, been encouraging and inspiring to our local clergy, who in the absence of a guest speaker, took upon themselves the burden of all the Holy Week services. It is to be hoped all who at­ tended received new strength and encouragement which will bear fruit in the days to come. J. W. Orchard REGISTERED OPTOMETRIST LUCAN OFFICE Open Second and Fourth Wednesdays Of Each Month 10:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. William Brokenshire Funeral service for the late William Brokenshire was con­ ducted in the Haskett funeral home by the Rev. E. M. Cook on Thursday last, at 2 p.m. Inter­ ment was at Grand Bend Ceme­ tery. Mr. Brokenshire, aged 78, was born in Hay Township tout lived in Lucan and vicinity for the past 20 years. Surviving are daughters, Mrs. Hamilton, Mrs. of London; two Saskatoon, Stewart of Hamilton; three sisters, Mrs. Luke 'Lucas and Mrs. William Bennett of At­ wood and Mrs. John Sims of Exeter; and a brother, Mark, of Dashwood. his wife, two Harry Hill of Charles George sons, Samuel of YOU CAN GET $10,000 LOW RATE INSURANCE PROTECTION tea. $10,000 for your family if you die from a natural cause; ox— $20,000 if you die by accident; or— $30,000 if you die by accident while riding as a passenger in a public conveyance (aeroplane excepted), or due to a fire In a public building. • Liberal cash payment tor loss of parts Of your body and total disability. Ask for printed card ''$10,000 Low Rate Protection** which explains this policy. It will interest you. SeforeVol/ insureConsuto •F Association k Representative A. W. MORGAN Hensall Donatiofis Made To Artificial Ice Lust Tuesday night an en­ thusiastic crowd gathered at the Lucan Arena to discuss the pro- pect of artificial ice for Lucan. H. B. Langford, who has spon­ sored the Irish Six hockey team for the past 20 years, was the chairman, with Don Chown act­ ing as secretary. An artificial ice representative was present and exiplained in detail the installation of arti­ ficial ice. Collectors were named to can­ vass the district. Checks totalling thousands of dollars were donat­ ed by individuals at the close of the meeting. the United Church on M. Cook, minis- “The Life Ever- the Re- B.F.Goodrich bsbb urn UI.CIEATWw ■..wiIwIIwfw. w TRACTOR TIRES Mr. and Mrs. William Brown­ lee are spending■ the week-end with their daughter in Leaming­ ton. They were accompanied by their two grandchildren who for the past two weeks had been visiting their grandparents. Mr. Keates, manager of Lucan Organ Factory, was called to at­ tend the funeral of his father. After nearly two months in St. Joseph’s Hospital, the many friends of Mr. H. S. Stanley will ■be most happy to learn- of his return home. . He was accom­ panied by his sister-in-law, Miss Gertrude Kent. Miss Gwen McGoun, formerly of Lucan, expects to spend her holidays skiing at Banff. Gwen belongs to a 'beginners’ class. Happy skiing Gwen. We may not know “where the flies go in, winter-time” but many of them are paying Lucan- ites a none too welcome visit on their return trip. An Easter dance was held at the Lucan Arena on Saturday, March 24. Rev. Parrott preached a very inspiring Easter message on Sun­ day last and a duet 'by Jean Dixon and Betty Sholdice; also a solo by Betty Sholdice. Mr. and Mrs. Chester of St. Catherines visited ter’s mother, Mrs. Kate at the home of Hodgins. Those who spent ning with Mr. and Steeper were Mr. and Mrs. Har­ vey Morley, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Lewis. Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Faulder spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Scott. Miss Marvol Watson of Lon­ don spent Easter Sunday with her mother, Mrs. Ruth Watson. Mr. and Mrs. Wilford Dixon, Mr. and Mrs. John L. Hotson, Mr. and Mrs. Karl Pickering, and Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Scott visited at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Hodgins, Greenway, on Saturday evening, it being the latter’s wedding anniversary. Mr. and Mrs. Alonzo Hodgins and children and Mr, and Mrs. Lin Craven spent Sunday eve­ ning with Mrs. Violo Watson of Parkhill. Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Hodgins visited on Sunday afternoon with the latter’s mother, Mrs. .Sawyer, of Stratford, who is at present a patient in the hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Rock and family, Mi*, and Mrs. John Scho­ field of Parkhill spent Easter Sunday With their father, Mr. J. L. Amos. Mr. and Mrs. - Wes Atkinson spent Sunday with the latter’s brother, Mr. Stratford. Ml*. 1 iously ill at . with his daughter, Mrs. McCann, Mr. and Mrs. Hepburn called on Mr. and Mrs. John Thomson on Easter Sunday, The next meeting of the An­ glican W.A. will be held at the honk of Mrs. Mains, on Alice Street, oh Wednesday, April 4. Mr. and Mrs. Lang De Coursey of Detroit spent the Week-end with the latter’s parents. Mrs. J- Uasey of Alice Street had her daughter-in-law, Mrs. Harold Hunter and her nephew, Jack Hunter of Detroit, with her for the week-end. Mr. Walton the lat- McKay, William Sunday eve- Mrs. Stanley George Dobbs, at Dobbs, who is ser- pi*esent, is living CLANOEBOYE Easter Sunday was observed at St. James Church with rector Rev. L. C. Harrison giving the Easter message and administer­ ing Holy Communion, Special music by choir. At Eastei’ Rev. E. ter, spoke on, lasting”. Special music by choir. Holy Communion and ception Service April 1st. Congratulations to Mr, Mrs. Earl Whiteford on the of a son. Glad to report they ar­ rived on Monday from Hospital. The Clandeboye Women’s In­ stitute are sponsoring a euchre in the Clandeboye Public school on April Sth. Good prizes and lunch will be served. Admission: 50c. The please Mr. Toronto, spent Eastei’ with the latter’s mother, Mrs. Es. Hodg­ son. Miss Joan Simpson is spend­ ing the Easter holidays Florida. Miss Mary Carter spent week-end and Mrs. Cherey spending grandparents, Murless while Bloye are in Mr. and Mrs. Elmer roll, of Ingersall, spent Easter Sunday with the former’s par­ ents, Mr. and Mrs. Omar Cun­ ningham. We are pleased to report, Mrs. Paul Poole has returned home from St. Joseph Hospital, Lon­ don. We wish her a speedy re­ covery. We are pleased to report that the familys of Mr. and Mrs C. Tindall, Mr. and Mrs. Will Darl­ ing, Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Lynn, Mr. and Mrs. Rupert Williams, Mr. and Mrs. Omar Cunningham are recoverd from attacks of flu. Sorry to report Mr. Mervin Coates, Mrs. Billie Wilson, Stan­ ley Tomes, Rann are flu. Mr. and and Myrna, of Thorndale, were guests at supper Sunday evening of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Paton. Harry Snooks, of London, is spending the Easter holidays with Mr. and Mrs. Rae Neil. We wish Mrs. Gordon Cun­ ningham a speedy recovery. She is a patient in Victoria, Hospital, London. Dist. of Biddulph, L.O.L. held their annual meeting on Wednes­ day evening, March 21st. in Orange Hall, Lucan. Election of officers and general business. After which refreshments were served and a social time was spent. and gift members are asked to bring sandwiches. and Mrs. Sam Jackson, of with her parents, Mervin Carter. and the in the Mr. areSusan Bloye week with their Mr. and Sgt. and Toronto. Mrs. H. 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