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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1951-09-06, Page 11THE TIMES-ADVOCATE, EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, SEPTEMBER 6, 1951 Page H‘ Decoration Day At Clandeboye Cemetery Th© annual decoration service was held on Sunday when the Rev. L. C. Harrison, rector of St. James' Church, took the service. The first service was held 28 years ago and conducted hy the late Rev. K. McCown, then the rector of St. James’ Church. The guest speaker was the Rev. E. M. Cook, of Lucan and Clandeboye United Churches. He paid tribute to the pioneers who lie in the cemetery, “They laid the foundations for our com­ munity as it is today,” he said, “They were concerned about the abiding things of life.” The service began with special music, in the newly decorated church auditorium and aisles laid with new matting. Flowers were placed in the church by Clandeboye branch of the Wo­ men’s Institute and the Ladies’ Orange Benevolent Association 387, Victoria Lodge, Lucan. Mrs. Gordon Maines of Dor­ chester, a former member of the choir, sang. Personal Items Miss Jean Darling, R.N., re­ turned missionary from India, left on Friday for a three-mouth tour of United States. We are pleased to offer con­ gratulations to Miss Audrey Dar­ ling, who received her degree in music from Licentiate Trinity College, London, England, at Toronto recently. She will leave this week to resume her teach­ ing class and take further study. Mr. and Mrs. Will Mount of Aurora spent a few days with Mr. Billie and Miss Aggie North­ grace recently. Mr. and Mrs. Bill Downing, Karen and Joan, of Chatham, spent the week-end with Mr, and Mrs. Aimer Hendrie, Mrs, Horatio Simpson attend­ ed the Canadian National Ex­ hibition at Toronto this week. Mr. and Mrs. Gordon McDon­ ald and Leslie Collins of Lon­ don, Mr. and Mrs. Murray Col­ lins, Shirley, David, Douglas and Jack Collins, of Ailsa Craig, were guests of Mrs. E. Collins' on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Emerson Paton of Kirkton, Mr. Earl Paton of Clanworth were guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Paton Sunday evening. We wish to offer our congra­ tulations to Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Lewis on gift of a daughter on Tuesday, August 28, at St. Jo­ seph Hospital, London. Mr. and Mrs. J. Blackwell and daughter (Noreen), Mrs. B. Sweetzer, and Mrs. P. Neil of London were guests for supper on Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. Will Darling. Mrs. B. Hodgins and daugh­ ter, Geraldine, of Toronto, were guests of former’s sister, Mrs. E. Tomes, on Sunday. Mrs. Edsell Collins entertained on Tuesday afternoon. Guests were Mrs. R. Raycraft, Mrs. Der- ham of Lucan, Miss Vida Wilson, Ailsa Craig, Mrs. William Lewis, Mrs. H. Murless, Mrs. Andy Car­ ter, Miss Nellie Lewis and Mrs. W. McGowan and grandson, Terry. Mrs. Wes Scott of Parkhill of Parkhill returned home on Sun­ day after spending a week with her niece, Mrs. Arthur Simpson. Mrs. E. Hodgson had several of her family visit her recently —Mr. and Mrs. Jack Summers of London, Mr. and Mrs. Sam Jackson of Torpnto, Bob Hodg­ son of Detroit, Mr. and Mrs. M. Trevethick and son, Tom Treve- thiclr, Dearborn, Mich., Mr. and Mrs. McEllister of London. Mrs. H. Bieber held a Stanley brush party on Friday evening. Mrs. Pyke of Prospect Hill was in charge. Guests were Mrs. Northcott, Mrs, Thatcher, Mrs. Malcolm, Mrs. Jack Darling, Mrs. H. Pyke, Mrs. R. McManus, Mrs. R. Moore and daughters, Ola and Evelyn of Edgewood and Margaret Little. Winners of prizes were Evelyn Moore, Mar­ garet Little and Mrs. Northcott. After the demonstration, host­ ess served dainty refreshments. Mr. and Mrs. Andy Erskine of Parkhill were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Mervin Carter on Sunday and a week-end guest, Mrs. K. Smith, of London. Mr. Arnold Blake has been laid up with blood poisoning but is improving. Ronald Morgan had the mis­ fortune to fall whiel riding a horse and break his arm while Visiting Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Joyce. He is a patient in St. Jo­ seph Hospital, London. We wish him a spOedy recovery. Clandeboye Couple Wed 40 Years Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Simpson celebrated 40 years of married life on Thursday when the fam­ ily gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Kermit Thompson and presented their parents with a table lamp and dinner party. The table looked attractive in ruby and white decorations. The five members of the fam­ ily attending were (Alice) Mr. and Mrs. Kermit Thompson, (Billie) Mr. and Mrs. Billie Simpson, (Clifford) of London, Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Simpson, (George) Mr. and Mrs. George Simpson and (Marion) Mr. and Mrs. Andy Thompson. Other guests were Mrs. Wes Scott, £arkhill; Mr. and Mrs. Will Morgan, Ailsa Craig? Mr. Earl Morgan, Leamington; Mr. and Mrs. Will Lee, Ailsa Craig; and Mr. and Mrs. Jack McEwen and seven grandchildren, Ivan and Douglas Thompson, Keith, Ralph and Murray Simpson, Joan Lucan And District News Nursery School Continues Service Not only do public and high schools re-open this week but also Mrs. Dobie’s Nursery School. With so many “irons in the fire” parents of four- and five-year- old children are most fortunate that Mrs. Dobie is still able to continue her nursery school. If you have not visited the school, you have no idea the wonderful work Mrs. Dobie is doing. It is marvellous how such wee tots can be taught to co­ operate, obey, and do things for themselves, and best of all they are taught the principles of good citizenship and' Christian living. An hour’s visit would prove an hour well spent and everyone is assured of a hearty welcome not only from Mrs. Dobie but also the wee ones. Personal Items Dr. and Mrs. Ernest Sadleir of Toronto and Mr. Wellington Sad­ leir of Napanee visited with Miss Lina Abbott on Saturday and also called on old friends and neighbours. Mr. Marcel P h a n e u f, who moved to Centralia last week, is at last enjoying his long delayed holidays, some of which he is spending back among his Lucan friends, Next Sunday will be decora­ tion day at Birr Cemetery, Mrs. Lang De Coursey and daughter are spending a few days with Mrs. De Coursey's par­ ents, Mr. and Mrs. Marshall Mc- Falls. Mrs. Archie Tom and her sister-in-law, Dr. Mary Tom, spent Friday night with Mrs. B. Stanley. Mr. Don Hodgins spent the week-end with his sister, Mrs. Bruce Stewart, at Goderich. Mr. and Mrs. William Oestri- cher and Mary of Windsor and Mr. and Mrs. Harry Lankin of Lucan are on a trip to the Thou­ sand Islands and Quebec. Miss Beverley Brooks has ac­ cepted a position in the Bell Telephone. Mr. Malcolm Armitage and Mr. and Mrs. Sinclair Dixon (Mary) were Sunday visitors with Mrs. Irene Coursey. Mr. and Mrs. Lampman from Sliedden called to see Mr. and Mrs. Fred Ford, who are visiting with Mrs. Irene Coursey. Mrs. Lampman is a sistei’ of Mr. Ford. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Bilyea and family of London attended the decoration service at St. James’ Cemetery on Sunday. Mrs. Harold McFalls is visit­ ing in Flint, Mich. Mr. and Mrs. .George Mc- Knight of Cayuga and Mr. Char­ lie McKnight of Waintfleet spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. War­ ner McRoberts. Mr, and Mrs. Lloyd Odd and family spent Sunday afternoon with Mrs. Cecil Ellwood, who is ill in St. Joseph’s Hospital. Mr. Frank Hovey, who has been working on the boats all summer, is home from his vaca­ tion. Mr. and Mrs. Don Blair and family called on his uncle, Mr. John Blair, on Wednesday, Aug­ ust 29. Mrs. Wes H o d g i n s ' group sponsored the W.M.S. meeting in the United Church on Thursday, August 30. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Pollock are moving to Lucknow where Mr. Pollock has. accepted a position in a drygoods store. Bride-Elect Honoured Mrs. W. K. Riddell of London entertained at a trousseau tea Wednesday afternoon in honour of her daughter, Miss Beth Rid­ dell, who .becomes the bride of Gerald King on Saturday, Sep­ tember 1, at Metropolitan Church, London. Among the many assistants were Mrs. N. F. Riddell, Gran­ ton, Edna Mary Carmichael, 11- derton, and Margaret and Marion Ashworth, Lucan. In the evening Mr. and Mrs. Riddell entertained the members Of the Junior Farmers’ Choir, of which the bride- and groom­ elect are members. Mrs. W. H. Wyatt and Mrs. J. B. Car­ michael presided at the tea table. Miss Riddell was also hon­ oured at a number of showers. One of the hostesses was Norma June Hodgins of Lucan. Simpson of London and Hazel Si ill Ti 8 oil .Seniors Entertained M, The August meeting of W.A. and Guild of St. James* Church was held on Thursday with Mrs. E. Tomes and daughters host­ esses. Mrs. E. Flynn, president, opened the W.A. meeting and welcomed the girls. Mary Tomes presided. The scripture lesson was read by Elaine Hodgins,* Dorothy Ann Lewis, pianist, ac­ companied singers Joan Murless, Mary and Gwenneth Tomes. Twenty-two seniors and 14 juniors were present. Miss Verna Cunningham gave a paper and a Bible contest.A letter was read from the prayer partner at Keg River. Mrs. Andy Carter, president, presided for the Guild meeting. The meeting closed with prayer. The girls served a dainty lunch. A vote of thanks was given the girls and hostess for the meet­ ing. Hedden-Davis Marion Elizabeth Davis, daugh­ ter of Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Davis, Quebec Street, London, became the bride of Elgin James Hed­ den, son of Mr. and Mrs. A. M, Hedden, L u can, at Dundas Centre United Church, August 24, with the Rev. C. R. Durrant officiating. The bride wore a pink sheer street-length dress with white accessories and carried a colonial bouquet of gladioli and pink rose buds. Mrs. Smith Ruther­ ford was her only attendant and she wore a navy sheer afternoon dress with white accessories and carried gladioli and baby mums. Smith Rutherford was the best man. ,■ * ' A reception followed at Knot­ ty Pine Inn where the bride's mother received the guests wear­ ing a navy flowered sheer frock with navy accessories and a cor­ sage of gardenias. The bride­ groom’s mother was in a mauve sheer dress with black acces­ sories and a corsage of gar­ denias. On their return from a honey­ moon in Northern Ontario and the States, tbe bridal couple will make theii* home in London, Jeremiah H. Lintott A native of McGillivray Town­ ship, Jeremiah H. Lintott, 81, died Sunday at Brandon, Man. He was born in the Maple Lodge Post Office settlement, on the second concession of McGillivary. Surviving besides his widow, Et- tie Nichold Lintott, are a daugh­ ter, Mrs. Lilly Kirkness of Bran­ don and two sons, Elmore of Brandon and Earl of Carlea, Sask.; two sisters, Mrs. C. E. McRann of Brandon and Mrs. M. E. Mathews of Detroit. Mrs. A. Sceli of Alice Street is on the sick list. After visiting her cousin Janet Thornicroft at Lambeth, Nancy Lou Dobie has returned home. Now Janet is returning the visit and spending a few days with Nancy Lou. Another Broken Bon» Lucanites seem to be most un­ fortunate of late. If it isn’t an appendix operation it is a broken bone. Last Tuesday while visit­ ing his grandparents, 10-year- old Frank Hardy, son of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Hardy tripped and fell, breaking a bone in his right wrist. With school opening next week, Frank’s accident is doubly unfortunate. Local Girls Receive Honours In the annual garden display for Middlesex held at Arva, three girls received county hon­ ours. This signifies the comple­ tion of six home-making units under the direction of the Wo­ men’s Institute Branch, Ontario Department of Agriculture. They were Madeline Hardy of Edge­ wood Club, Janet Scott and Dorothea Anne Lewis of the Clandeboye Club. All the other girls attending received silver spoons in recognition of their work, Personal Items Mr, Ben Ruttie of Kincardine and Mr, William Ruttie of Con­ quest, Sask., visited with their sister, Mrs. Cecil Robb, Elgin- field, last week. Clare Stanley, Cliff Bice and Boh Hamilton spent the week­ end in the north hunting. The question is, what were they hunting? Visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Drennan this week are Shirley and Dianne Talbot and Janis Shoebottom. Mrs. McIntosh’s month’s vaca­ tion to Kintore was curtailed to ihred weeks on account of her son Jim’s broken leg. As the break is a bad one, Mr. McIntosh will be in St. Joseph's Hospital for two or three weeks at least. Leroy Barry, 12-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Barry of Prospect Hill, broken a bone in his left wrist when he jumped from a manure spreader pulled by a runaway team of horses. The boy was taken to St. Jo­ seph’s Hospital, London, and re­ turned to his home after treat­ ment. Mrs. Wildern and Miss Doro­ thy Wlldern are visiting with Mrs. Orme and Murray. ’ Mrs. George Racey and Bar­ bara of London are spending a week with Mrs. William Seele of Alice Street. Miss Beth Coulthard of Clear­ water, Man., called on Miss Rose Marie Robb, on Sunday last. Mr. Harrison's sister, Miss Harrison, and his daughter, Elizabeth, are week-end visitors at the rectory. i Though the congregation waa i small yet Holy Trinity Church had a splendid choir on Sunday* September 2. A great number of j the congregation spent Sunday ’ morning decorating their plota < at St. James’ Cemetery. is just a word UNTIL you HAV£ ON£ ONTARIO DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS GEO. H. 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