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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1950-02-02, Page 12Page 12 THE TIMES-ADVOCATE, EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, FEBRUARY 2, 1950 Euchre & Dance Town Hall, H ensall Fri., Feb. 3 8:30 sharp Murdoch’s orchestra Good Prizes - Lucky launch Prize Ladies Please Provide Lunch Sponsored by Legion Auxiliary GENERAL ADMISSION <W Notice to Badminton Members There will be a Round Robin Tournament at the badminton club Tuesday, February 7 AU members are invited to come out and participate in this tour­ nament. Partners will be chosen from a hat. KEEP FRIDAY, FEB. 17, OPEN Miss Laurene Zurbrigg R.N. and Miss Jean Hodgins R.N;, of London* a r e holidaying with relatives at Long Beach. Cal., after a very pleasant and most interesting trip by w;Jy of the Grand Canyon. Congratulations are extended to Mr. and Mrs. William Cutting, of town, who on Sunday, ob­ served the thirty-sixth annivers­ ary of their wedding. We wish them both many more years of happy wedded life. Mr. Douglas Gill, of Grand Bend. Miss Margaret Dougall and Mr. Lawrence Wein attend­ ed the meeting of the Huron Zone of the Supervisors of Music held in Belgrade last "week. Mr. Wein is p resident and Miss Dougall, secretary for this year. Mr. Andrew Hamilton and Mrs. William Sillery also Mr. William Hamilton, of Cromarty, attended the funeral of the late Thomas L. Hamilton held in Listowel on Saturday. The Huronia Male Choir pro­ vided the program for an enter­ tainment at Brinsley Friday eve­ ning of last week. Lyric THEATRE Previews its Coming Attractions FRIDAY & SATURDAY February 3-4 ‘Fuedin’ Rhythm’ ★ Eddy Arnold Gloria Henry , ★ Carolina Cotton Six-guns and songs rock the range. It’s alive and kicking with those hillbilly songs . . . Patterson-McFalls A quiet but pretty wedding was solemnized at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Garnet McFalls, of. Usborne* on Saturday, when their only daugh­ ter Donna Marie, was .united in marriage to Harold James Pat­ terson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Patterson of Verdun, Quebec. Rev. Harold J. Snell was the officiating clergyman. Given in marriage by her father, the bride chose a street­ length dress of pink wool, trimmed with tiny gold buttons, and she wore a gold necklace and gold bracelet. Her acces­ sories were navy and her corsage of yellow roses. The bride was attended by Jean Teall, of Aylmer, who wore a powder blue frock, with gold accents, black accessories, and a corsage of pink roses. Douglas Teall was best man. A reception at Knotty Pine Inn followed the ceremony. For a wedding trip to Windsor, Detroit, and points west, the bride don­ ned a navy -coat, with navy hat and navy accessories. Mr. and Mrs. Patterson will reside in Exeter. COMING EVENTS MON., TUES., WED. February 6-7-8 TECHNICOLOR PRODUCTION Everybody loves... west wish . sa t. amah w * turn myfnpoh A MERVYN LeROY PRODUCTION *r ■ color by TECHNICOLOR Scr«M P’JJ ty Andnw Soil, Stnh Y. Mima »nd Vies* • from th« Nwl b, Uahi Mij Atoti Produced Md Directed by MERVYN LeROY/ AN*tro-Go(d*n-Mtjtr Picture JUNE ALLYSON PETER LAWFORD MARGARET O’BRIEN ELIZABETH TAYLOR JANET LEIGH OSSANO BRAZZI COMING THURSDAY, FRIDAY, SATURDAY February !)• 10 -11 ‘Family Honeymoon’ MATINEES SATURDAY AND HOLIDAYS AT 2:30 P.M. DANCE to the music of ROSS PEARCE and his orchestra BEFORE THE OFFICIAL OPENING of the new Exeter District High School last Wednes­ day, a banquet was held at Club Monetta, Seated at the head table are (left to right) : Mr. G. A. Grey, inspector of schools; Mr. H. McKay, of McKay-Cockcr (the construction- firm which erected the new building); Mr, H. Steele, of Page & Steele, architects; Dr. H. H, Cowen, chairman of the school board; Premier Leslie Frost, who officially opened the school; and Mr. Tom Pryde, M.L.A., who introduced the premier. —-Jack Doerr, Exeter He Saw The R ainbow HOME-BAKING Sale and White Elephant table, to be held in Town Hall, Grand Bend, Feb­ ruary 4, at 3:00 p.m. Sponsored by the R.C.A.F, Officers’ Wives’ Auxiliary. c EUCHRE — The T.M.C. Club will hold a progressive euchre | in the Parish Hall on Monday evening, February 6, at 8:15 p.m. Lunch and prizes. Admis­ sion 35 cents. VARIETY CONCERT — Caven Presbyterian Church on Monday, February 13.____ 2 c EUCHRE — Reserve Friday, February 17, for progressive euchre in the Exeter Opera House at S pan., sponsored by Huron- dale. W.I. Lunch served. 2c Exeter ARENA Thursday, February 2— 7:00-7:55—-Hockey Practice. 8:10 - 10:00—Skating. Friday, February 3— 7:00-9:00—Skating. (Admission 15 £) Sorority Dance. Saturday, February 4— 2:00-4:00—Skating. 8:00-10:0 0—Skating. i Monday, February 6— 8:30—Hockey. I (Granton vs, Exeter) Tuesday, February 7—| 7:00-7:55*-Hockey Practice. | 8:10-10:00—Skating. | . Wednesday, February 8— i 8:3 <t — Hockey- j .< Goderich vs. Centralia) jFree Skating on Tuesdays and | Thursdays after school for | public school pupils when the weather permits. Second Annual Balloon Ball Sponsored by Ontario Alpha Pi Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority EXETER ARENA Friday, February 3 9:30-12:30 Dress Optional Admission $1.00 Per Person .... . . ........ .........—-..—-... ... The reading of k biography is the most inspiring of all. I have just re-read the life of the blind preacher, Rev. George Matheson. This remarkable man—.preacher, author, hymn-writer, and above all, valiant soul—.first saw the ■light in Glasgow, Mar. 27, 1842. His great hymn: "O Love That Will Not Let Me Go” has been ■translated into a score of lan­ guages and is known and loved throughout the whole world. The ■popularity of this hymn has to some extent obscured his great gifts as a preacher of unusual power and a writer of devotional books, rich in original thought and in spiritual insight. The failure of his eyesight was gradual. For several years he could see fairly well. During the greater part of his school-life he could read and write by using powerful eye-glasses and large type. He .was permitted to sit near the window so that he might get the full benefit of the sunlight. In spite of the serious difficulties which faced him dur­ ing those years, George Matheson took high standing in his class. He managed to learn French, German, Latin and Greek, and in some subjects he led his class. In 1886 George (Matheson, now almost completely blind, was called to St. Bernard’s Church, Edinburgh. In ’May of that year he began his work as minister to that congregation, and re­ mained for thirteen years. It was a very large congregation. There were nearly fifteen hun­ dred members, in addition to hundreds of others who were simply attendants. Dr. Matheson resolved that he would not only preach to liis people, but would visit them "in their homes. His sister was deep­ ly attached to him, and accom­ panied him wherever he went. Before he had been six months at Edinburgh he had visited six hundred families, besides calling upon the sick, the aged, the in­ firm and the dying. In addition to all this he was preparing seT- mons of rare quality and work­ ing in close sympathy with all the associates of his church. The visits he made upon his people were occasions long to be re­ membered. He was so warm­ hearted and full of sympathy, that every person he met realized that it was no formal visit. Dr. Matheson kept up this method of visitation throughout his whole ministry; yet he made a determined effort to keep close touch with them all, he succeed­ ed much better than most men would have done who had per­ fect vision. In addition to his ureaehing and visiting, he was the author of many fine books. In 1882 he published a book of ineditations with the title "My Aspirations.” The success of this book was in­ stantaneous, and in a very short time the entire edition was sold out, and several other editions followed. Later he published many other volume s, among them being: "Moments on the Mount”, “Voices of the Spirit”, "Searching in Silence”, "Leaves for Quiet Hours”, and "Rests by the River”, His books proved ■ helpful to thousands of people. From every part of the world letters came from people whose lives had been greatly blessed by .reading the works of the blind author. Great numbers of people, around whose lives heavy clouds had gathered, had their hearts strengthened, and their faith in God .renewed; as they read George Matheson’s books. In 1882 he wrote his famous hymn, now known the world . over, "0 Love, That . Will Not j Let Me Go.” It Would be impos­ sible to tell Just what this hymn has meant to thousands of people. The hymn is now found in most hymnals and has become a great favorite. George Mathe­ son gives the following account of how he came to write it: "The hymn was composed in the manse of Innellan o n the eve­ ning o'f June 6, 1882. I was at that time alone. It was the day of my sister’s marriage, and the rest of the family were staying over in Glasgow. .Something had happened to me which was known only to myself, and which caused me the most severe men­ tal suffering. .It was the quickest bit of work I ever did in my life. I had the impression of having it dictated to me by some inward voice rather than of working it out myself. I am quite sure that the whole .work was completed in five minutes, and equally aprq that it never received at my hands any re­ touching or correction.” Our quotation today is a stanza from Matheson’s famous hymn : "O joy, that seekest me through pain* I cannot close my heart to ,Thee: I trace the rainbow through the rain, And feel the promise is not vain That morn shall tearless be.” Usborne Farmer Captures Large Owl WilliaAn Westlake captured a large owl Sunday evening fthat was ruling the roost in his hen­ house in Usborne Township. Will heard a loud cackling among the hens and on going to investigate found a large owl sitting on the top roost with the hens cowed in a corner. On .the floor were the scattered feathers of a chic­ ken from which the intruder had partaken of a sumptuous repast. Scattered over the floor were more than a dozen eggs laid by the frightened hens. With a stick Will brought the intruder to the .ground lifeless, so he thought, but it was still live enough to give him a nasty scratch with one of .its sharp claws. The owl had gained ad­ mittance through the opening used by the chickens. It had a wing span of over four feet. The next night he saw the second owl about to enter the building, but before he could get some­ thing with which to tackle it, it had disappeared. m————----------------------------si Announcements Birth, Death and Marriage Notices are inserted free of charge. Card of Thanks 50c, In Memoriam Notice 50c for single verse, 25c extra for each additional verse. En­ gagements 50c. H--------------- ------- -.« BIRTHS We regret to report this week that Miss Annie Sanders has been passing through a distress­ ing time at Victoria Hospital, London. Miss Sanders underwent an operation for cataract of the eye but unfortunately through an accident the eye was injured following the o p e r a t i o n. On Thursday last, a further opera­ tion .was performed to remove the eyeball. She will have the best wishes of many friends for a speedy recovery, Mr, Karl Guenther spent Sun­ day with his uncle and aunt, Mr, and Mrs. W. Sweitzer, Mr. E. E, Meyers, of High River, Alta., has been visiting for the past two weeks with his aunts, Mrs. Wesley Coleman and Mrs. F. Brierley, IMiss Lola Webster, of Sarnia, visited with her friend, Mrs. A. Mantle, on Sunday, and then again on Tuesday. James Kirkland, of Usborne, who underwent an operation in Victoria Hospital, London, Tues­ day of last week, is making splendid progress towards re­ covery. H. O. and Miss Stella South- cott are spending a couple of days in Toronto. Youth For Christ MEETS AGAIN Sat., Feb, 4-8 p.m, CLINTON HIGH SCHOOL Speaker; Rev. Arthur Walsh, Kitchener, Opt, Come and bring your friends, ALDON THEATRE GRAND BEND PRESENTS FOR YOUR ENJOYMENT TH® FOLLOWING ATTRACTIONS Mon. Feb. 6 GRANTON VS. EXETER S P E' C I A L F R EE SHOW! THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 2 at 8:00 p.m. ‘Hockey Cavalcade’ EUCHRE An evening of euchre and other games is being sponsored by the Crediton Women’s Institute in - Tn Full Colour - CARTOONS By courtesy Walter M. Lowney Co., Ltd., and sponsored by tlie Grand Bend Branch of the Canadian Legion Crediton Town Hall on the evening of Tues., Feb. 7 Lunch Will Be Served Admission 40 0 NEW AND OLD TIME Dance EXETER OPERA HOUSE Wed., Feb. 8 DANCING AND EUCHRE Music Supplied By AVALON ORCHESTRA Everybody Welcome Coffee and Do-Nuts Sold Sponsored by Stephen Federation of Agriculture FRIDAY & SATURDAY February 3-4 M-G-M’s Sweetheart of Teclinicolour Musicals . . . ‘That Midnight Kiss’ 4r Kathryn Grayson ★ Jose Iturbi ★ Ethel Barrymore ★ Keenan Wynn ★ Mario Lanza Tlie music is magical . . . the laughter is riotous! - Plus - “MGHW MANHATTAN . . . NEW YORK’S WONDER CITY” - Also In Technicolour- - MONDAY & TUESDAY February 6-7 -A- Joan Crawford ■A Zachary Scott ★ Sidney Greenstreet ‘Flamingo Road’ Packed with a mighty dramatic wallop . . . The unforgettable story of an unforgettable girl. PARAMOUNT NEWSREEL and Cartoon, "THE BEDEVILED BRUIN” BLANSHARD Mrs. Trewartha of Holmesville spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Langford. Mr, and Mrs. Leonard Thacker, Orrie, Elizabeth and Linda, and Mrs. Fred Pattison spent .Sun­ day evening with Mr. and Mrs. Percy Ho&gins of Granton. Mr. Fred Thomson, Mrs. John Thomson, CharliA Norma and Cecil of Toronto spent the week­ end with friends. Ml*. Ken Hill and Miss Marion Parkinson of London, and Miss Audrey -Parkinson, of Welburn, spent the week-end with Mr Harvey Parkinson and Ken, Miss Madeline Dann of London spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. George Dann. Mrs. XV. B. Young, St. Marys, spent the week-end with Mrs. James Mossey. Mr. Carl Mills of Blytli spent tlie week-end at his home with Mr. and Mrs. Fred Mills- Mrs. Orville Langford and John, of Centralia, spent Thurs­ day with Mr. and Mrs. Fred Pat­ tison. Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Thacker, Orrie, Elizabeth and Linda spent Thursday In London with Mrs. T. Waugh, Quite a number from here j attended the Russel-Scott wed­ ding on Saturday in Woodham United Church, "Darling , , . your dad is the President of Baxter Oil, Inc., isn’t he? . . » Will you marry me?” ALLEN—At Mrs. Batten’s nurs­ ing home on Sunday, January 29, 195'0', to Mr, and Mrs. Earl Allen, of Exeter, a daugh­ ter, Shirley Marie. COWARD :— At St. Mary’s Hos­ pital, Kitchener, on Monday, January 23, to Mr. and Mrs. Alan Coward, Kitchener, a son, a brother for Brian. FORD — At Brampton, Monday, January 30, 1950, to Mr. and Mrs. Howard Ford, a son. PRESZCATOR——At Mrs. Hunter’s nursing home on Tuesday, January 31, 1950, to Mr. and Mrs. Harold (Bud) Preszca- tor, a daughter, Penny Lee. DEATHS BICE—-At Strathroy on ^Wednes­ day, January 25, Ira Bice, of Glandeboye, in his ninety-first year, interment was Saturday afternoon in St. James’ Ceme­ tery, Clandeboye, MACDONALD — In McGillivray Township, on Wednesday, Jan­ uary 26, 1950, Minnie Eliza­ beth Davis, beloved wife of the late Alex McDonald, of Biddulph, in her seventy­ fourth year. | STRANGE —- At her late resi- * dence in Exeter on Saturday, | January 28, 1950, Minnie Jas­ per, beloved, wife of John I Strange, in her seventy-second I year. CARDS OF THANKS I wish to thank those who sent treats or helped in any way during my sister’s illness, spec­ ially Mrs. Lewis .Johns and Mrs. Norman Middleton; also for the kind deeds and tokens of sym­ pathy that helped to lighten my burden during my sad bereave­ ment, also to those who sent flowers or loaned ears. Rev. W. Mair and the Hopper-Hockey funeral service accept my .sincere thanks. 2* —Leslie H. Robinson The family of the late Mrs. i Alex MacDonald wish to thank the friends and neighbours for the many acts of kindness to : her and the family during her illness and for their kind ex­ pressions and floral offerings in their sad bereavement. Special ' thanks to Dr. Fletcher, Canon James, Rev. W, Vollick and Rev. and Mrs. W. H. Elston. 2* DANCE MT. CARMEL HALL Friday, February 3 STEVE DUNDAS AND HIS ORCHESTRA Dancing 9:00 - 2:00 Lunch Club Monetta Weekly Review Congratulations to Mr, Finch, whose piano numbers won him an award of a flat-fifty at the Sunday eve­ ning talent show*. The cigarettes were presented by Harvey’s Grocery. A song and dance number by Bud LeTourneau and his partner won them a vase—-com­ pliments of Beavers Hardware. Mr. Harry Bossen- berry, of Hotel Imperial, Grand Bend, celebrated his birthday Sunday .and took in the show. Don’t forget that next Sunday night is get-together time again. jg ■■■■». — ii irliiiliii.ilH i j, KINSM Installation of Officers Will Take Place ** at a Dinner Meeting at Club Monetta Thursday, February 9 at 6:30 p.m. CHARTER MEMBERSHIP Applications for Charter Membership will close at this meeting .. " 1" ...........■•wiwwMi.imiiWiiiiiiiiiiiim^