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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1954-02-04, Page 9THE TIMES-ADVOCATE, EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, FEBRUARY 4, 1954 Comments About Clandeboye By MRS. C. J. PATON Vestry Meeting The Rev. J. F. Wagland, rec- tor, presided for the annual ves­ try meeting in the Sunday School room Thursday evening. . Gratify­ ing reports were given by the various organizations. Mrs. Karl O’Neil, superintendent, gave the ■report of the Sunday School, in­ cluding the pienje held at’ Fan­ shawe Lake last summer, and the Christmas party. Mrs. Ed. Flynn .gave a report of the W.A. and the donations for the Coronation Church. The bale that was sent to Keg River was sold for $128 which was set aside for the new church fund. Mrs. Jim Cunningham report­ ed for the Guild that a new floor had been laid in the Sunday School room. A turkey supper and bazaar were held during the year. Mrs. J. H. Paton gave a Altar A.Y.P.A. Drama FestivalCredit Union A meeting of the Lucan Credit Union was held at the home of Mr. Harold Cartwright last Fri­ day evening. Plans were made for an open annual meeting February 9 (if possible in the United Church parlors). Lucan And District News Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Ready have returned home from a most en­ joyable vacation in California, and have collected their family, Barbara, from Mr. and Mrs, Mur­ ray Hodgins, Lucan, Allan from London, and Kenny from St. Marys. Sunday School officers for Wesley Church include: superin­ tendent, Omar Burnett, and Mrs, H. Grose, Mrs, O. Burnett, Mrs. Harold Westman, Mrs. R. Biddle, Mrs. Thomas Dickenson, Harold Westman, William Stewart, Wil­ fred Eedy and Garfield Garrett. And Associates report of the choir and Guild. Officers elected for this •Rector’s Wardens, Mr. __Murless; People’s Warden] John Simpson; Vestry Clerk, Karl O’Neil; secretary-trea­ surer, Mr. H. Murless. Board of Management, Messrs. Karl O’Neil, Ed. Flynn, Maurice Simpson and Andy Carter; Lay Delegate to the Synod, Mr. Jack Hewitt; alternative delegate, Mr. J. H. Paton; sidesmen, Messrs. Roy Cunningham, Maurice Simp­ son Stanley Tomes, Clare Paton, Alan Hill, Clarence Carter, Stew­ art Cunningham and Jack Atkin­ son.* Auditors, Messrs. Gerald Mc- Rann and Roy Cunningham; Cemetery Board, secretary-treas­ urer, Mr. Moore Cunningham, committee, Messrs. Karl O’Neil, Oiriar Cunningham, Maurice Simp­ son and Andy Carter; caretaker, Mr. Charles Edginton. W.A. And Ladies Guild Mrs. J. Hewitt was hostess for the W.A. and Ladies Guild meet­ ing last Thursday. JWrs. Andy Carter presided for the W.A. meeting and gave a paper on prayer. Miss A. McKenzie, of Chatham, read the scripture. The roll call was answered by a verse of scripture containing the word “everlasting”. Mr. Wagland led in the Litany. A paper was given on the New Year with prayer by Mrs. Ed. Flynn. Mrs. Ernie Lewis presided for the Guild meeting. "Quilt blocks were handed in to make two quilts. Mr. Wagland thanked the members for the gift he received at Christmas. It was voted to remember each member with a gift when leaving the parish. Assisting the hostess were Mrs. Fred Simpson, Mrs. E. Tomes and Mrs. Andy Carter. Hillcrest Fann Forum Hillcrest Farm Forum met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Flynn on. February 1. The topic, ”U.S.-Canada Tariff Walls”, main concern being barriers to trade. The members decided that free trade would have its advantages and disadvantages and that for the present, it might be wise to leave them as they are. Canada is the best customer of the U.S. and takes about one- fifth of all their exports. In 1952, 54 per cent of Canada’s exports went to the U.S. and 75 per cent of our -imports came from there. Woodpulp enters the U.S. free from Canada but high grade paper is charged 35 per cent ad valorem. The topic for February 8 is “What Grade Madam?” The meeting will be at the home of Mr and Mrs. J. H. Paton. Personal Items , Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Simp-,son, of London, visited Sunday ' Craig, spent Sunday with Mr. are: ry Mr. Mr. year Har- with the former’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Simpson. Mr. and Mrs. L. Raycraft entertained Mrs. Wilfred Haslip, Mr. and Mrs. and Mr. and Mrs. of.Port Huron, on of Point Edward; Jack Duncan Dave Dobson, Saturday. With Mrs. group convenor, members of the Ladies Guild of St. James Church have set Friday, February 12 for a social evening of progres­ sive euchre at Neil’s School. The Women’s Institute will hold their grandmothers’ meet­ ing at the home of Mrs. Wilfred Dixon on February 10. Convenors of the program are Mrs. Ernie Lewis, Mrs. Mac. McNaughton and Mrs. J. H. Paton. Mrs. Horatio Simpson is still a patient in Victoria Hospital, London. Mr. Russell Schroeder won the quilt that was sold by Dutch auction at Clandeboye Women’s Institute party recently. The Home and School Associa­ tion will have Miss Angelo Ar- mitt of the Western University, London, as their guest speaker on February 11 at the school. She will speak on “Humour and Conduct”. Mr. Billie Northgrave spent the weekend with relatives in Aurora and Toronto. Mrs. Eslie Hodgson is visiting in Lucan with Mrs. Helen Wat­ son, While Miss I. Porte is a pat­ ient in St. Joseph’s Hospital. Miss A. McKenzie, R.N., of Chatham, spent a week with Mrs. Elmer Henry. Karl O’Neil as Second Line In Biddulph By MRS. H. ELSON Entertain Young People Oi Friday evening the young .people of the line were enter­ tained at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Blair for an evening of progressive euchre. The prize winners were Mrs. Chas. Atkin­ son, Sam Skinner, John McAlli­ ster, and Jack Coates. After midnight, Sheila Jane Elston celebrated her birthday. A number of her little friends were there and her table was centred with a birthday cake. Personal Items „ Barry, the young child of Mr. and Mrs. Ken Mason (neg Beulah Skinner), was admitted to Wlng- liam Hospital last Tuesdaj' with virus pneumonia. Visitors during the week with Mr. and Mrs. M. H. Elston were Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Skinner, of Exeter. Mr. Bob Eagleson, of Ailsa "OF COURSE I HAVE AN ESTATE “My Dad is building it for me right now, and it’s going to be pretty important to me some day.” And a father kiiows how important it is to have that estate properly administered, no matter how small it may be at present, He may receive advice and assistance from experienced Trust Officers on the disposition of his estate without any obligation. Write for free booklet ’‘Blueprint For Your Family”. THE STERLING TRUSTS CORPORATION BRANCH OFFICE 1-3 Dunlop SI., Barria HEAD OFFFICE 372 Bay St., Torento Churches Elect Officers During Annual Meetings United Church Considers Chimes Theannual congregational meeting of the United Church was held Wednesday, January 28, beginning with a pot luck supper. For the business meeting which followed, Rev. E. M. Cook pre­ sided and Mr. M. H. Hodgins acted as secretary. The following reports were submitted, each showing a good year: Sunday School, Mr. Alex Young; W.A., Mrs. Sheridan Revington; W.M. S., Mrs. H. B. Langford; Evening Auxiliary, Mrs. Mel Culbert; Mis­ sion Band, Miss Reta Chown; Baby Band, Mrs. Alex Young; C.G.I.T., Mrs. Alex Young; Ex­ plorers, Mrs. M. H. Hodgins; Cubs and Scouts, Mr. H. Whyte; Men’s Club, Mr. M. H. Hodgins; flower committee, Mrs. Myron Culbert; j u n i o r congregation, Mrs. M. H. Hodgins; treasurer, Mr. Alex Young; M. and M., Mrs. S. Chown, auditors, Mr. H. Whyte; session, Mr. John Park. The following officers were elected for 1954; Elders, Messrs. John Park, Clarence Lewis, Alex Young and Earl Haskett (ap­ pointed for three years); Stew­ ards, Messrs. T. S. Hill, H. B. Langford, Clarence Stanley and Gordon Banting; ushers, Robert Murray, Mel Culbert, Leroy Rev­ ington, Ralph Pitt, George Stan­ ley, Stewart Park, James Young and Earl Haskett. Installation of chimes for the organ was discussed. Mr. II. Whyte on behalf of the school board expressed appreciation for the use of the basement as a class room. Mr. Howard Kew moved a vote of thanks for the banquet dis­ guised as a pot luck supper. Trinity Report Shows Progress Holy Trinity Church annual vestry meeting was held in the parish hall Monday, January 25, with Rev. J. F. Wagland presid­ ing. Reports from the following organizations showed a good year: wardens’ financial, Mr. Harvey Hodgins; Sunday .School, Mr. Frank Hovey; junior con­ gregation, Miss Lina Abbott; W. A., Mrs. Harold Corbett; Ladies Guild, Mrs.s Russell Goddard and Mrs. James Thompson; Altar Guild, Mrs. K. Egan; senior choir, Mrs. C. W. Hawkshaw; junior choir, Mrs. Clarence Hardy; A.Y.P.A., Miss Marion Ashworth; auditors, Mr. H. S. Stanley; people’s warden, Mr. Charles Corbett; clergy, Mr. Wag­ land. The following officers were appointed for 1954: wardens, Messrs. Ray Elson and Charles Corbett; Lay Delegates to Synod, Messrs. Dave Ashworth and Wil­ son Hodgins; substitute dele­ gates, Messrs. Jack Murdy and Clarence Haskett; Board of Man­ agement, Wardens, Lay Delegates and substitutes, Mrs. James Thompson, Mr. H. S. Stanley, Mr. Harvey Hodgins and Mr. Don Banting; Vestry Clerk, Mr. Vin­ cent Hodgins; Cemetery Board, Messrs. Jack Murdy and Austin •Hodgins; sidesmen to be chosen by Wardens and Mr. Ed. .Hawk­ shaw; auditors, Messrs. Don Ban­ ting and H. S Stanley. It was decided to hold a tur­ key supper again; to send collec­ tion to Huron College; to use numbers hot names on the fin­ ancial report. Repairing church windows, the purchasing of an oil burner and the time of church services were also discussed. The attendance was 36. I the Parents Discuss School Religion The January meeting of Lucan Home and School was held in the United Church parlors on Tuesday, January 26, with an attendance of 3 6. Nine new mem­ bers were added, making an en­ rolment of 67. Letters were read re pictures for school, road signs and broadcasts. Mr. J. F. Wag­ land reported on a piano for the school. It was decided to have the piano in the arena repaired and .modernized. It was also de­ cided at future meetings to take a collection to help defray lunch expenses. Pictures will be shown in the Staney Opera House on February 3, by C. E. Norris, of London. Mr. Charles Corbett reported on the progress of the new school. Arrangements are being made for an official opening. Mrs. J. R. Boon will have charge of the February health meeting. The attendance cup went to Grade 3. The Grade Mother for February will be Mrs. Cecil Neil. Mrs. John Park had charge of the program which consisted of a panel -discussion on “Should Religious Education Be Taught in our Schools?”, led by Mr. B. H. Elliott, Rev. J. F. Wagland, Rev. E. M. Cook, and Mrs. Sheri­ dan Revington. Topics discussed were: 1. What do you mean by religous education? 2. Should it be done during school hours or after school? 3. Have you found objections from parents? 4. Should children be divided up according to denominations? 5. What benefits have parents seen from reports of their children? 6. What do you think of the course of study prepared by the Board of Education? 7. Is it bet­ ter ' for a clergyman to teach than the regular teacher of the class? Euchre Mrs. George I-Iodgins and Mrs. Guy Ryan were hostesses for the eight-table euchre at the Coursey school, Friday evening. Prizes went to Miss Alice Haggar, Mr. Tom Coursey, Miss Genevieve Hodgins and Mr. Evan Hodgins. Hostesses for the next euchre will be Mrs. Oscar Hodgins Mrs. Evan Hodgins. and Oddfellows’ Banquet Seventy-six members of Lucan Oddfellows Lodge down to a turkey banquet served in the basement of Holy Trinity Church by the Ladies Guild last Thursday, January 28, Grand Master R. K. Williamson of Lon­ don was the guest speaker. Mr. Howard Kew and Mr. Charles I-Iaggar provided the musical part of the program. the sat Leaves Hospital Susan Bridger, six-and-a-half- year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. F. Bridger, was brought home Saturday from St. Joseph’s Hospital. She lias been under treatment since July 30 when she was hit by a car while playing on the sidewalk on Main St. Re­ cently it was found necessary to put her leg in a cast so it will be some time before she will he to W'alk. able Granton Library Officers The following officers for Granton Library were elected at their annual meeting: president, Mrs. Gordon W. Dawn; secretary- trtasurer, Frank Gollings. Mem­ bers are Rev. G. C. Raymer, Mrs. Austin Hobbs, Mrs. Robt. Rainey, Mrs. William Lambert, Mrs. Ches­ ter Gornett, Mrs. Joseph Peck, Miss Joan Leslie, Mrs. Gladys Henderson, Mrs. Frank Gollings. the Personal Items Mrs. Oscar Hodgins has re­ turned home after spending a few days with her sister, Mrs. Gertrude Barnes, of Toronto. Mr. Harvey Hodgins, who has been laid up with a sore foot, is able to be out again. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Atkinson spent Friday evening with Mr, and Mrs. Bob Coleman, prior to their departure on a month’s va­ cation to Florida. They expect to leave February 1. Mrs. Sheridan Revington spent last Tuesday with her mother, Mrs. H. McFalls, of London. Two new members, Sylvia Ford and Mary Kenney, were added to Holy Trinity’s junior choir. Fif­ teen members were out Sunday morning to assist the senior choir. Miss Marlene and Master Gary Revington, students of Mis3 Bette Leake, of London, sang solos at the recital held in the London Public Library last Sunday eve­ ning. Mr. Walker McVey is again in St. Mary’s Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Corbett and Mrs. Olive Stoner (of Ar- kona) left on Sunday morning for a vacation in Florida, Also in another car went Mr. and Mrs. Charles Corbett and Mr. Douglas Henry (of Toronto). During their absence li-year-old Miss Eliza­ beth Corbett will holiday with her grandparents, Mr. Alex Young. Miss Joyce McDonald weekend with Mrs. W. Mrs. Arthur Abbott, ■been in Victoria Hospital for the past three weeks, was brought home last Thursday and ing much improved. The February meeting Lucan W.I. will be held Anglican Parish Hall on Mrs. Helen Watson and Mrs. Eslie Hodgson were guests of Mr. and Mrs. E. Unger of Lam­ beth last Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Tanney and fam­ ily of London have moved into the house vacated by Mr. Ingram at the edge of the village on -Concession 4. Mr. Harold Emerick is working in North Bay. Miss Elaine Revington spent the ■weekend with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Sheridan Reving­ ton. Mrs. J. B. Armitage, who has been on the sick list, is able to be out. Sunday visitors with her were Miss Jean Ogden Billy Wilson of London. Mrs. list. Mrs. word death Card (nde Madeline Glebe) died of a heart attack. Coralyn Donaldson, who been spending a few days her grandparents, Mr. and V. G. Banting has returned home. Miss Marilyn Brownlee is re­ opening her dancing class at the Community Centre on Saturday, February 6. Mrs. Robert Clubine, who has been on the sick list for some time, is able to sit Mr. and Mrs. E. recent visitors with Ray Parkinson. Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Garrett were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Atkinson last Friday. Mrs. Alex Young and Miss Reta Chown were guests of Mr. and Mrs. William Skelton of Lon­ don while attending the two-day meetings of the Presbyterial W. M.S. last week. Mr. Ted Blake, a former Lucan teacher, was a dinner guest of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hodgins last Sunday. Mrs. Fred Stevens has been staying with her sister, Mrs. Jack Hodgins, since the death of Mr. Hodgins. Mrs. Hodgins plans to return to Toronto With her sister for the present. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Murdy of Lucan and Mr. and Mrs. Murdy of Stratford were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Mains of Dorchester. and Mrs. spent the Dickins. •who has is feel- of the in the Thurs- and Mr. W. Stuart is on Eslie Hodgson recently of the of her niece, the sick received sudden Carl who Mrs. t has with Mrs. up. R. Pitt were Mr, and Mrs. Morris Sunday Gordon and Mrs. Charlie Atkinson. Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Atkin­ son and family were Saturday evening supper guests with Mr. and Mrs, Rhiny Heckman and family. Miss Shirley remained for the weekend. Mr. and Mrs, Ray Fischer and family, Mr, and Mrs. T. Thomp­ son, Miss Dorothy Fischer and Miss Pat Erwin spent the week­ end With Mr. and Mrs. C. Fischer. Mr. Rby Harrison and Miss Barbara Lewis, of LonddU, spent Sunday evening with Mrs. Jessie Lewis. Mrs, John Spacek and Mr. Frank GrCgus spent the weekend in Windsor with Mr. and William Woodall. Mr. AUgus Gregus, who been oh a four - month through the western States as far tiorth as the Alaska High* way in Canada, returned home last Thursday. It was 35° below aero in Red Deer before he left, Mi’S. has W.M.S. The president, Mrs. T. S. Hill, presided for the January meeting of the United Church W.M.S. held in the church parlors Thursday afternoon, January 28. Mrs. War­ ner McRoberts’ group had charge of the program and refreshments. Mrs. WOs HOdgins reviewed the Study Book, MrS. Murray Hod­ gins gave a reading on the netv year entitled “A Prayer for the Now Year”. Mrs. Alex YOting gave a report oh the two day meet­ ings of the annual Presbyterial W.M.S. held in London last week. The meeting closed With refresh­ ments and the usual social half hour. Members of the London AYPA Will be guests at a special meet­ ing held in Holy Trinity Parish Hall Thursday evening, February 4. All boys and girls from 14 17 ilre specially invited. It hoped a Junibr AYPA Will organised In Lucan. Evening Auxiliary The Evening Auxiliary United Church held their January meeting Thursday evening, Jan­ uary 28, in the church parlors. Mrs. G. Paul’s group had charge of the program and refreshments. Mrs. Paul led in the worship ser­ vice and Study Book. She was assisted by Mrs. A, E. Reilly, Mrs. Howard Kew, Mrs. H. Whyte and Mrs. G. E. Nicholson. Rev. E. M. Cook installed the new 1954 officers. Mrs. Alex Young reported on the twenty­ ninth annual meeting of the Mid­ dlesex Presbyterial United Church W.M.S. held in London last week. of the to is bo Bachelor: What’s wrong Jones . . . you look mad. Jones: Nope . . . things are fihei ... I haven’t spoken to my wife in three weeks , , , Bachelor: An argument? Jones: Nope ... I hate to interrupt. Fifteen Lucanites, in spite of weather conditions, attended the London and District Local Coun­ cil A.Y.P.A, annual Drama Festi­ val at Medway High School on Wednesday night, Though cir­ cumstances necessitated Lucan’s A.Y.P.A. withdrawing their play at the eleventh hour, yet Lucan was well represented, for Miss Marion Coursey was mistress of ceremonies. Mr. Douglas Stone, as festival convenor, introduced the adjudicator, Mr. Charles Brown, of the London Little Theatre. Rev. J. F. Wagland, accompanied by Mrs. C. W, Hawkshaw, led in a sing song between plays and five-year-old Tommy Hardy nearly stole the show with his two solos for which he accompanied himself on his tiny ukulele. Emmanuel A.Y.P.A. presented “Sod”; St. Anne’s (Adelaide) presented “Uncle Josh Perkins”. The cup went to the former and also awards for best actor and actress to Wilf, and Libbie Hud­ son. Grace Church W.A., Ker- wood, though not in competition, presented ‘‘Amon g^'Us Girls”, which was very much enjoyed. Public Accountants 325 WHARNCLIFFE RD. S. 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