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Home My WebLink AboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1950-01-26, Page 9THE TIMES-ADVOCATE, EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, JANUARY 26, 1950 Page 9 News of Hensall Institute Holds Monthly Meeting The monthly meeting? of the Hensail Institute, which was held in .the Region Rooms, Wednesday night, January 11, opened with the Ode, the Greed and Lord’s Prayer, led by the president, Mrs. Peer. Mrs. G. Armstrong .and Miss M. Hills were in charge of arrangements for this interesting meeting termed ’“Education”. Roll call was answered .with “My First Teacher,’’ Minutes were read and collection taken, The “Maple Leaf’’ was sung. An ex ceptionally interesting demon stration ,was presented by Miss Gray, representing every day work done by her pupils. Art work, mounting of leaves, novel ties, scenes, religious education scrap book, knitting, .glass paint ings and other items were ex hibited. Miss Jean Henderson delight fully sang, -.unaccompanied, “Ru dolph, the Red-nose Reindeer”, “The Irish Lullaby,” after which “Old Black Joe” was sung. A highlight was the spelling match in charge of Mt. Black- well, in which . the following pupils participated: Group A, Grades 5 and 6, Elsie 'Smith, Billy Kerslake, Phyllis Lostell, Tom Lavender, Bill ’Lavender,) Jimmy Baynham. The prize win-j nets were: First,’ Jimmy Bayn-| ham; second, Bill Kerslake. Group B, Grades 7 and 8, Ruth Soldan, Jean Lavender, Gladys Moir, Joan Johnston, Gordon La very, Don Koehler. The prize winners were: First, Gladys Moir; second, Ruth Soldan. Fa vors were given to the losers. The following items of business were discussed: (a) Crib quilts for War Memorial .Hospital, size 45x60. The members favored the plan of making several of these. Mrs, G. .Armstrong, Mrs. A. D. McEwen and Mrs. S. Bell were named to -make further plans re same. The Institute is to buy batts and .linings, (b) Euchre and dance -arrangements were drawn uip for Friday night, Jan uary 13. Mrs. A. D. McEwen, Mrs. A. Foster, tables; Mrs. R. McLaren, Mrs. C. Forrest, lunch conveners and assistants; Mrs. Hedden, Mi’s. R. McLaren, pub licity; Mrs. Blackwell, Mrs.,Hor ton, Mrs. Beer, Mrs. Norininton, ticketpunchers; /Mrs. Drysdale, Mrs. C. ’Cook, prizes.; Mrs. R. J. Paterson, tallies; Mrs. J. A. Pat erson, distribution of bills; Gladys Luker, receipts at door, (c) The buying of a piano for the Legion rooms was mentioned. The Hensall Ladies’ Auxiliary, the Hensall Institute and the Kippen East Institute have de cided to share equally towards the total cost of the instrument. Miss G. Lammie and Mrs." T. C. Joynt were chosen to represent the Institute, (d) Mrs. Edwards, an active member is ill and in Clinton Hospital. Members will forward a shower of cards and letters, (e) Thank-you notes were received from Mrs. .Drys dale and Mrs. J. A. Paterson, (f) Thank-you notes were re ceived from the War Memorial Children’s Hospital, London, re toys and gifts, also money, for warded at Christmas, (g) Mrs. G. Hess expressed sincere thanks to the group for cards, letters, and other kindnesses shown her by the Institute during her .ill ness. Gladys Luker, secretary, reported that a gift and an ad dress will be sent to kMrs- G. Bennett, Institute member, who has left the village. At this time, Mrs. T. C, Joynt, nee Miss Florence Welsh, was presented with a lace tablecloth, Gladys Luker and Mrs. Beer .do ing the honors. Mrs. Joynt re sponded in a fitting manner, An instructive motto,- “Child ren whose problems are never recognized become problem ’Chil dren” as prepared by Miss Avery, was read by Miss Gray. Misses Audrey Walsh and Marlene Fetzke rendered touching duets, "Whispering Hope,” and “Now Is ,the Hour,” with guitar ac companiment. The president anounced that $215 had been cleared as a re sult of the Institute ladies opera ting the Chamber of Commerce booth at the Frolic. This makes a total sum of $1875.55 ’given to this particular project, the Com munity Building Fund. , Mrs. Beer voted thanks to all responsible for the excellent pro gram. Dainty refreshments were served at the close. Wohelo Class Elects Officers The Wohelo Class meeting took place in the United Church Sunday School room ;on Tuesday night, January 10. Mrs. D. Kyle presided. * After singing hymn “O Jesus I Have Promised,” 'the .Lord’s Prayer was repeated. The Scrip ture Lesson, 1st John, ’chapter 4, was read by Mrs. J. Corbett. An appropriate devotional reading “The Bible and Prayer” was given by Miss Gray. Mrs. J. Cor bett offered prayer. The minutes were read. Roll call and collec tion were * taken, Mr. Blackwell capably presented the topic bear ing the theme “Solomon.” Busi ness session followed. The following ne>v slate of officers was named: President, Mr. BlackWell; First Vice-<Pres., Miss 'Gray; .Second Vice-Pres., Mrs. J. Corbett; Secretary, Gladys Luker; .Treasurer, Dorothy Mc Naughton; 'Pianist, G. Luker; Buying Committee (cards) Mrs. Hedden (boxes) Edna Walsh; Press Reporter, Mrs. Hedden. Miss Dorothy McNaughton pre sented the financial report. Gladys Luker offered a piano solo, after which .Miss Ellis fa vored with a humorous reading. Mr. Ed. Corbett gave several mouth organ selections. The hymn “Jesus Is Tenderly Call ing” and the Mizpah Benediction closed this part of .the meeting. Ed. Corbett directed several con tests. Mrs. Kyle voiced thanks to all taking part. A dainty lunch was served at the .close. Council Meeting The Inaugural meeting of the 1950 Village Council was held Tuesday .morning, January 10, at 11 a.m. in the Council Cham ber with all members being pres ent. All members of .the Council have taken their Declarations of Office before Justice of the Peace. J. A. Paterson. Reeve A. W. .Kerslake asked Rev. P. A. Ferguson >to open the 19 50 council sessions Rev. P. A. Ferguson addressed the Council and read the Scrip- tures, also offered up a prayer for guidance for the Council during the year. Reeve A. W. Kerslake thanked Rev, P. A. Ferguson for his ad dress and prayer, The Reeve in his inaugural address to Council stressed the facts that the last two years had been very trying in view of the construction of the Drain and the Waterworks and it had meant the spending of a lot of money also the raising of the Tax rate, but thought that by careful .consideration it might be possible to reduce the expendi tures a little and stated there were, ’considerable repairs to be made re the streets and side walks, Parke and Jones: That we now open the 195i0’ session of Council, .Carried. H. Hoy and Luker: That a By-Law be prepared setting the regular meeting nights on the second Tuesday of each month at 18 p.m, Carried. Mr, Laton, of Bothwell ap- pearde re the purchase of the equipment at the. old open air rink, and F. Harburn .took him to it for inspection. Parke and Jones: That a By- Law be prepared appointing Mrs. W. .0. Goodwin to the Library Board tor the years ,1950-51-52. Carried. Parke and Luker: That the following members be appointed to the Park Board for two years, S. Dougall, G. Armstrong, R. MacLean, W. R. Davidson, R. I-I. Middleton, and A. W. Kerslake Annual Meeting Of Cromarty Church The annual meeting of the Cromarty Congregation ,was held with Rev, G, Young in charge, Rev, G. Young gave the ses sion report, The auditor’s report was given by Calder McKaig and Tom Laing gave the treasurer’s report. A new library committee was appointed as follows: Mr, tand Mrs, Harold Coleman, Mr, and Mrs, C, McKaig, Mr. and Mrs. T. L. Scott- The three new mem bers .appointed tor three years are: Eldon Alien, Lloyd Miller, and Edwin Storey, Calder Mc Kaig was re-elected as secretary; T. Laing was re-elected treasur er; auditors, jCalder McKaig and John Wallace; Lloyd Sorsdahl was elected Sunday School super intendent; cemetery committee, T. L. Scott, Calder McKaig, Tom Laing, Tom Hay, Sam ’McCurdy, Ken McKellar and Andrew Mc- Lachlin; Mrs. Sorsdahl was re appointed secretary of records. Caven Club M^ets The meeting of the Caven Club was held In the basement of the Presbyterian Church on Monday, January 16, with a good attend ance. The meeting opened with the president Roy Campbell officiat ing. A hymn was sung, followed by prayer in unison, The scrip ture was read by Alice Pfaff. The business' was carried on, followed by a keenly conducted debate on the Blue Law, with Lee Learn as opponent and Wm. MacLean as government. A hymn was sung and the meeting closed with’ the Mizpah Benediction, Lunch was served by Mrs. Stanlake and Mrs. Campbell. Business Directory DR. H. H. COWEN L.D.S., D.D.S, DENTAL SURGEON Main Street, Exeter Closed Wednesday Afternoon Bus. 36W - Telephones - Res. 30J DR. J. W. CORBETT L.D.S., D.D.S. DENTAL SURGEON Bell Building Phone 273,Exeter FRANK TAYLOR LICENCED AUCTIONEER w For Huron and Middlesex FARM SALES A SPECIALTY Prices Reasonable and Satisfaction Guaranteed Exeter P.O. or Ring 138 ALVIN WALPER LICENCED AUCTIONEER • Specialising In - Fann & Purebred Livestock Salos “Service That Satisfies” Phone 57r2 R.R. 1 DASHWOOD WM. H. SMITH LICENCED ABOTIONBEB For Huron and Middlesex Special training assures you of your property’s true Valbe on gale day- Graduate of American Auction College Termg Reasonable and Satisfaction Guaranteed CRfeDITON P.O. or Phone 43-2 E. F. CORBETT LICENCED AUCTIONEER Terms Reasonable Satisfaction Guaranteed EXETER, 1 Phono Zurich 92r7 ELMER D. BELL, K.C. BARRISTER & SOLICITOR Successor to J. W. Morley • EXETER, ONTARIO W. G. COCHRANE, B.A. BARRISTER * SOLICITOR EXETER, ONTARIO At Hensall, Friday, 2 to 5 p.m. JOHN W. ORCHARD OPTOMETRIST Main Street, Exeter Open Every Week Day Except Wednesday For Appointments Phone 355J ARTHUR FRASER INCOME TAX REPORTS BOOKKEEPING SERVICE, ETC. Ann St., Exeter Phono 355W USBORNE & HIBBERT MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY Head Office, Exeter, Ontario President Angus Sinclair, R.R. I, Mitchell Vice-President Milton McCurdy, R.R, 1, Kirkton Directors William H, Coates, Exeter Martin Feeney, Dublin E. Clayton Colquhoun, Science Hill William A. Hamilton, Cromarty Agents T. G. Ballantyne, Woodham Alvin L. Harris, Mitchell Thomas Scott, Cromarty Secretary-Treasurer Arthur Fraser, Exeter Solicitors Gladman & Cochrane, Biiotor and N. Jones from the Council for one year. Carried. Hoy and Parke: That the Road and Street Committee be Parke and Luker and the Prop erty Committee be Jones and Hoy. Carried, Jones and Luker: That we now adjourn to meet .again at 8 p.m. that evening. Carried. James St. Auxiliary The January meeting of the Junior Evening Auxiliary met at the home of Mrs. Rev. Snell. The meeting was opened with a hymn and a prayer led by the president Mrs. C. McNaughton. The business part of the meet ing followed. It was decided to hold a rummage and baking sale in the latter part of February. Margaret Wein’s group was in charge and conducted the rest of the meeting. Wool was distributed among the girls lor the making of chil dren’s knitted clothes. The meet ing closed .with the repeating of the Mizpah Benediction. A social hour followed and lunch was served. ■■ Me New 4 ■ A PRODUCT OF GENERAL MOTORS Here in Chevrolet for 1950 are the finest motor cars and the finest values the leader has ever offered to the motoring public of Canada. CENTRE-POINT STEERING with UNITIZED KNEE-ACTION RIDE economy... 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