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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1950-11-30, Page 14Page 14 THE TIMES-ADVOCATE, EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, NOVEMBER 30, 1950 SOUTH HURON Junior Farmers* Meeting Will Be Held in EXETER DISTRICT HIGH SCHOOL Wednesday, Dec. 6 at 8;30 p.m. sharp MR. ROBERT ^cCUBBIN M.P. for Middlesex County will address the boys’ meeting on “The Feeding of Beef Cattle” We will have as our guests Clinton and Seaforth Junior Fawners and Junior Institute Clubs All Exeter Members Please Bring Sandwiches Why Join The Church The He ser- s er­ and article Come Out and Make This Meeting a Success anger, was somewhat when the writer he was fact, had Convalescing At San’s Home I pi I Mrs. Louise Witmer, who has j ’D-C-e-W« . been a patient in St. Joseph’s Hospital, London, for five and a •half weeks, is convalescing at the home of her son and daugh­ ter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Witmer.Wes Lyric THEATRE Phone 421 Previews its Coming Attractions Continuing every Saturday until further notice, the first show will start at 6:00 p.m. Box office opens at 5:30 p.m. FRIDAY and SATURDAY December 1-2 In London Times, (England) there recently appeared a full- length article on the influence and prestige of the Christian Church; all branches of it. writer was frankly critical, says prayers are too long, mons are uninteresting, and vices are dull. All these, many other factors, he maintains are responsible for dwindling congregations and empty pews. The treatment is not cynical; the author says as he writes more in sorrow than in The spoiled for me confessed that church-goer, in tended a church service dozen times in the last years. How does he know that services are long and dull and tiresome? I have often met crit­ ics of churches and nine times out of ten they admit that they rarely if ever attend. Criticism of churches is not always a bad thing. If it is hon­ est and sincere it can do much to prevent smugness and compla­ cency. But it should not be mere fault-finding and it ought to ad­ vance ideas for improvement. Again, it is much better when it comes from some one who knows what goes on in the churches to­ day rather than twenty or thirty years ago. When he complains about long sermons I 'can sympathize with him. The ministers I heard when a boy felt they couldn’t do just­ ice to any text under forty-five not a not at- half a twenty 1 i ‘The Big Wheel’ Thrills that Will rock you in your seat! Laughs to match, every thrill! ★ Mickey Rooney ★ Thomas Mitchell ’t The HornetMONDAY, TUESDAY and WEDNESDAY December 4-5-6 Admission 50c each Football Dance Sponsored by Exeter EGgli School Athletic Society EXETER HIGH SCHOOL GYM Friday, December 8 Dancing 9-12 to JOHNNY DOWNS and ORCHESTRA Barclay's Square Home of OLD TIME DANCING Every Thur, and Sat. Nights A Special Holiday Dance Sunday Midnight 12:05 to 3 WITH THE WESTERNAIRES STRATFORD 37 Market Place minutes and often much longer. When the preacher closed the Bible towards the end of the ser­ mon I breathed a. sigh of relief. My the me two exaggerating a little, but it did make fifty minute sermons seem shorter, He liked to tell about the old preacher who went on for two solid hours and then said: ‘‘And now seventeenthly, for we must hasten!’’ The radio has done much to shorten services. Most stations allow just one hour, and speakers have to say their say very quickly and make every word count. A clergyman I know, who is on the air a great deal, tells me his church must pay seventy- two dollars an hour, and he can never forget it- As to this journ­ alist’s reference to empty pews, this is not a new complaint; this note of reproach and sadness has been heard since the days of the Apostle Paul, In a book on the history of preaching by Hugh T. Kerr, he points out that all down the ages leaders have com­ plained about empty pews. The great cathederal at Constantin­ ople was sometimes so deserted that the congregation met in pri­ vate homes. And churches like the ocean, have ebbs and flows. A lot depends upon motive in church going, and especially in membership. “The church is not a place for perfect people, “said a great leader, “it is a hospital for men’s souls just as there are hospitals for their bodies.” peop­ le attend church, not because they think they others, but for they want to be are, and they more likely to meet God in church than anywhere else. The late Dean Farmer of Mc- Master University was once speaking at a forum in Toronto, when a man asked: “What about church people who don’t live up to what they profess?” The dean replied: “My friend, you should remember that churches are just made up of men and women; but with many human weaknesses.” That was a simple- truth that many overlook, and the men and women who stand aloof and cri­ ticize are depriving themselves of help and inspiration which they may need badly. There are good living people outside the churches, no _one doubts that, but every man who remains outside the church de­ prives it of strength of which it stands in need. I am thinking of those who are in substantial agreement with the church’s teaching and purpose but who for various reasons remain out­ side its membership. Men and women need God, it is equally true that God needs them. Jesus said: “I am the vine and ye are the branches.” If the branches of a tree are severed from it they wither and die. But if a tree is shorn of all Us branches it soon becomes useless and per­ ishes. God needs men and women and the church is a devine so­ ciety through which he blesses humanity, find fault and deny and help. All this dad, who was brought up in Highlands of Scotland, told he could remember sermons hours long. I thought he was Dies In North Bay- Mrs. T. 0. Southcott received word last week of the death of her half-brother, Mr. Arthur Fel- man, who passed away in North Bay, Mr, and Mrs. Southcott have visited with him on several occasions, Christmas is coming and the Times-Advoeate is beginning to feel the in the bending < die the i vertising. It is only fair that we warn a 11 advertisers, correspondents and contributors that to ensure publication we must have copy by Monday noon, Please operate. rush already. Our men backshop are over backwards increased news already to han- aud ad- the CO­ 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. BIRTHS ALLEN—Mr. and Mrs. William Allen (nee Virla Jones) ofc Woodham are very happy to announce the birth of their infant daughter, Susan Eliza­ beth, on Sunday, November 26, at the .Hooper Nursing Home. DARLING—Fred and S h i.r 1 e y Darling wish to announce the arrival of their eight pound boy, Robert James, at St. Jo­ seph’s Hospital, November 28. are better than the reason that better than they know they are To stand apart and is to injure oneself others encouragement started when I read that article in “The Times?* haps I ought to write to the who wrote the letter. Our quotation to-day is a ing by Jesus: “Ye are my ciples (pupils) Per­ man Attend Growers Convention Messrs. William Ellerington, Archie Etherington, Bruce Tuc­ key, and Ted Pooley attended the district meeting of the tario Vegetable Growers at rolia. The Ontario convention be held Thursday and Friday of this week and Ted ence Down, Harry Ellerington, Archie and Bruce Tuckey to attend. On- Pet­ will Pooley, Clar- Strang, ’Bill Btherington are expected DETTMER—Mr. and Mrs. Herrn Dettmer of Exeter wish to an­ nounce the arrival of their son, David John, at Mrs. Hooper’s Nursing Home on Saturday, November 25, a brother for Joan and Jane. HAYTER—In Goderich Hospital, Monday, November 13, to Mr. and Mrs. James Dashwood, a Wayne. JORY—To Mr. and Jory, R.R, 1, Exeter, Joseph's Hospital, daughter, on Saturday, ember 25. Hayter of son, James Mrs. Ray at St. London, a Nov- LITTLETON—Mr. and Mrs. aid ‘Littleton of Ailsa i are happy to announce birth of a daughter, Elizabeth, on Sunday, Novem­ ber 26, at the Hooper Nursing Home. Roh- Craig ! the Caren MOORE—L 1 o y d , Bobby Moore of proud to announce the arrival the Hooper Nursing Home on Monday, November 27, 1950. and are safe of a baby sister at Barbara Exeter DEATHS GUNNING—In Riverside Nurs­ ing Home, Mitchell, on Mon­ day, Nov. 27, 1950, Arthur William Gunning, beloved hus­ band of the late Martha Brock, in his ninety-third year. CARDS OF THANKS Marie Kraft, Dashwood, wishes to thank all her latives who so bered her with treats and visits in St. Joseph’s since returning thanks to Rev. Getz and to all those who remembered her in prayer. 30c friends and re- kindly remem­ cards, flowers, while a patient Hospital and home. Special Usborne Steer Brings $350 The 875-pound steer owned by 17-year-old Alex McIntosh, of Guelph, which won the 50 King's Guineas for the best steer ex­ hibited iby a member of Ontario boys’ and girls’„ calf clubs at the Royal Winter Fair was sold at auction for $2 a pound, 'bringing $1,750. The third place Guinea steer, a Hereford, owned iby Robert Hern of Granton, brought $350. COMING EVENTS EXETER RED CR-OSS Branch Packing Day & Executive Meet­ ing, Friday, December 8, 1:30 •p.m., Public Library Work Room. 30c BINGO — Hensall Legion Rms., Friday. December 1, 8.30 p.m, 15 'games chickens, 10 specials, 3- 25<f. Geese. Door prize—Goose. Ad. 50 cents. 30c------------------------------------------- Remember the progressive euchre 'party on Novembei* 30 at 8:30 p.m., sponsored by Lucan Senior Women’s Institute, pro­ ceeds for Arena in Lucan. Good prizes. Dancing after. Ladies please bring sandwiches. (Ad­ mission 50 cents). . 30c A meeting of the Huron County Trappers Association will be held on Saturday in the Agri­ culture Board Rooms, Clinton. The meeting will start at 8 p.m. and door prizes will be given away. Eochre Exeter Town Hall Friday, December 8 at 8 p.m. Prizcs and Draw For Christmas Cake MATINEES ‘SATURDAY AND HOLIDAYS AT 2:30 P3L And We His All Roads Lead fo Grand Opening Dance Canadian Legion Memorial Exeter’s Most Modern Dance Palais Music by Rhythm Jesters FEATURING BEAUTIFUL LYNN RUSSELL DRAW FOR TELEVISION SET —• And Other Prizes —- BALLOONS NOISE MAKERS ADVANCE TICKETS NOW ON SALE LUNCH refreshments Wayne Tuckey wishes to thank his many friends for the acts of kindness shown him while a patient in Victoria Hospital. 30* The family of the late Mrs. Harty Mills wish to express their sincere thanks to their many friends and neighbours for the sympathy and kindness extended to them during their recent sad bereavement and for the many kindnesses shown to their mother during her illness. * I wish to thank all those who remembered me with cards, let­ ters, treats and visits patient in St. Joseph’s London. •Mrs. Larne We wish to thank all the peo- jple that remembered our mother, | Mrs. Albert King, with treats, cards, and in any way, while she was confined to her homej ’tltrOUgh Siuituessi uit»uiu,| *to Mrs. Sam King for her kind-; ness. * t sickness; special thanks ■ --Mrs. Laura Bennett,s and Mrs. Vera LaVigne ’ Murray Brinthell wishes I to thank all his friends that j sent him treats and cards while in the hospital and since return­ ing home, 30* IN MEMORIAM WILLERT—in loving memory of; a dear husband and father, • Reinhard Willert, who passed: away two years ago, Novem- ’ her 26, 1948. ’ Time speeds on, two years have i passedSince death its gloom, its Sha­ dows cast Within our home, seemed bright, took from us light. miss that light, will, i vacant place there is none can fill; |Down here we mourn, but not’ in vain, !For up in heaven we will meet I again. —-Always remembered by wife and family. where a shining 1 and ever > Cultivates Colossal Cabbage Mr. Tom Campbell of Usborne grew probably the largest cab­ bage in the (Jlstrict this year, It weighed 18H pounds. Car Snaps Off Pole Police report numerous minor accidents in the district due to the icy condition of the roads. However one man, Harry Bowen of London, lost complete control of his car and snapped off a hydro pole three and a half miles south of Exeter on Satur­ day. Damage to the car was $250, PC Elmer Zimmerman in­ vestigated.. Reception and Dance FOR MR. AND MRS. JACK COATES EXETER OPERA HOUSE Wed., Dec. 15 Shamrock Orchestra • Admission 500 llllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll Basketball MAROONS vs. CLINTON RCAF Exeter Arena Wed., Dec. 6 at 8:30 p.m. Admission 35c and 25c iiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii Sugar Beet Growers’ District Meeting TOWN HALL, EXETER Thursday, December 7 at 1:80 pan. EUGENE ICING and other due- ctors will address the meeting, All those interested in sugai* beet growing are cordially invited W. H. ESSERY Director for Huron County ALDON THEATRE GRAND BEND PRESENTS FOR YOUR ENJOYMENT THE FOLLOWING ATTRACTIONS FRIDAY and SATURDAY December -1-2 TWO SHOWS - 7:30 and 9:30 ‘She Wore a Yellow Ribbon’ Teclmicolor / starring ★ John Wayne ★ Joanne Dru ★ Jolin Agar and others — ALSO SHORT SUBJECTS — MONDAY and TUESDAY December 4-5 ( ONE SHOW - 8:30 p.m. ‘Malaya’ An untold story of two brave men ★ Spencer Tracy ★ Henry Green street — NEWS REEL & SHORTS — a1 a Exeter Badminton Club*s Snow-Bird Dance EXETER ARENA Friday, December 1 ROSS PEARCE’S ORCHESTRA Dress Optional Advance Tickets 750 At Door $1.00 Under auspices of Elimville W.L while a Hospital, c Johnston — Admission 40c • 30* Look! LookI Look I and his Complete Band Direct from the States Roundel Terrace,RCAF Station Clinton This Is Your Chance to Dance to a "Big Time" Band THIS IS TONY PASTOR’S ONLY ENGAGEMENT IN THIS AREA Advance Sale of Tickets $1.00 per Person at Mayfair Bakery Price at the Door $1 .S5 per Person