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Mur ray Hodgins' Sunday School elasa enjoyed a skating party at Luean Arena last Saturday, followed by refreshments in the Committee roam. The name "Hi 0" Was dew. tided on for the elaaa, The "Hi" suggests the highway that every youug person should choose for :life and the. "C" .suggests Christ, Church, CQYnmitinent, Commun- ity and Co -04 - Brian Smith, small ;sou of Mr, and Mrs. W. J. Snaith, entertain- ed eight little boy friends at Ws eighth birthday party last Fri- day. ,Sunday guests with Mr. and Mrs. Cliff Abbott included Mr,. and Mrs. Norman Huctwith and family, of Watford; Miss Moneta Latta, of London, and Mr. Jim Herr, of Thorndale. Mr, and Mrs. Robert Coughlin and Judy spent last Sunday with: Mr, and Mrs. Winston Shantou and family, of Exeter. Kimberly Anne Hedden, small daughter of Mr, and Mrs. Elgin Redden, who was ill In Victoria Hospital for a week, is able to be home. Mr. George Strasser, who had been on the sick list, b feeling better, Miss Margaret Ashworth, R,N„ of Sarnia, is on a two-week vaca- tion and is at present with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. D. A. Ash- worth, Miss Ida Porte, who has been hospitalized since breaking her hip last March, was home for a few hours last Saturday. She wad accompanied by Mr. Harry i3aw- den, of Toronto. Sherry, Terry and Lynnette Walpole, children of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Walpole, of Kincar- dine, spent last weekend with their ,grandparents, Mr. and Mrs, Ira Carling. Friday night's frost ruined the zinnias aid dahlias, but roses are still blooming and straw- berries ripening. Lions Club Mrs. Cliff Shipley's .group of the Ladies Guild of Holy Trinity Church catered for the •Lions Club dinner in the Anglican .Church basement last Monday. Plans were discussed for the Hallowe'en Frolic to be held next Monday evening .at the Commun- ity Centre. After a long, boring evening, the young man finally succeeded in stealing a goodnight kiss from his young lady companion. "That's your reward for being a gentleman," the girl murmur- ed, "Reward? My eyei" scowled the annoyed young man. "That's just workman's compensation." SEE C. E. Robb State Farm Aged_ FIRST for all THREE! C. E. ROBE PHONE 25-R-22 LUCAN KIRKTON UNITED CHURCH ANNIVERSARY Sunday, November 6 - 11 a.m. Speaker: Rev. Ross Crosby, St. Marys Soloist: W. Kelterbourne, Milverton Wednesday, November 9 HOT TURKEY SUPPER Served from 6.80 p.m. on—Admission 66rA and $1,25 Advance Sale of Tickets from Itoss Marshall, Frank Routley and W. R. Kirkby. THETIMES-ADVOCATE, ,EXETER,: ONTARIO,. TH(JRSDA.Y MORNING, .00TOBER 27', 1955 Lu.can And District News School Athletes Vie In Parkhill. The North Middlesex Teachers' Sports Association, sponsored by. ;Canadian legion groups from Parkhill, Ailsa Craig and Lucan, held its 1906 Field Day in 'Park- hill' fair grounds last Friday .afternoon. This recently -formed organization bas decided to hold future play-offs in September rather than June. of ,the 45 entries from ,Lucan, 12 -year-old Joan. Young and her seven - year - old brother, Paul, children of Mr. and Mrs. Clar- ence Young, were Lucan's champ- ion point winners. Joan competed with intermediate girls and Paul with • the midgets. There were six events—high jump, running broad jump, stand- ing tand- ro jump, dashes, .n g broad J F, d sties, ball - throwing, distance and hall throwing, skill. following T ea t o h was h final standing: McGillivray, 62 points; East Williams, Parkhill, Lucan, 46 points; Ailsa Craig and West Williams. Lucan girls chalked" up 27 points and boys 18 points. Since Liman children have lead no sport grounds since the fire which destroyed the old school, the staff feel highly elated at the splendid showing the school made last Friday and hope to do even better next year. Birthday Party Mr. Henr(Hodgins, of Lucan, celebrated his eightieth birthday last Saturday. Present for din- ner were his three daughters, Mrs. Cliff Abbott, Mrs. Harry Carroll .and Mrs. H. A. Mullins; three grandchildren, Rowena Ab- bott, Ruth Anne Mullins and. Wayne Caroli and his five sis,, ters, Mrs, Fred Davis, Mrs, Will Davis, Mrs. Garfield Needham, Mrs. George Godbolt and Mrs. Clarence Fletcher. Other guests included Mr. Fletcher, Mr. and Mrs. Jimmie Turner and Mrs. Will Carroll. In spite of recent broken bones, Mr. Hodgins is feeling very well. Wins T. Eaton Trophy The T. Eaton Co. Ltd. Trophy (a silver tray) was won by Bob Lewis fol• his entry of three mar- ket hogs at the Ilderton Fair. He also had the grand champion carcass in bacon and won first prize in the class of boars—six months and over. Judging of market hogs and bacon carcasses took place at Canada Packers, Toronto. Hallowe'en Frolic Lucan's Hallowe'en Frolic will be bigger and better this year with the following sponsor s: council, school board, Teen -town, [Legion, Lions Club and Home and School Association. Parade will leave this bank corner at 7:30 pan. Only those in costume will be admitted at the Com- munity Centre to receive prizes and treats. Men's Club President Reg Gledhill conduct- ed the opening meeting of the Lucan Men's Club last Wednes- day evening. Clarence Stanley's group had \charge of the program and refneshments. Rev. • D. Mac- Millan, of Birr, spoke on Com- munism. Earl Walls entertained with readings and solos. Mrs., H. B. Langford accompanied his solos. C.G.I.T. Plan. Tag Day The C.G.I.T. met in the United Church parldrs last Monday eve- ning with the two leaders, Miss Marion Ashworth. and Mrs. Ar- thur Black, in charge. The wor- shig service was taken by Evelyn Whitehead and Beverly Butler. The felt craft work was begun. The girls cut out patterns for purses and mitts. Arrangements were made for the annual C.G.I.T. tag day on Saturday, October 29. •., It was decided to again take over the check room for the Masonic banquet at the Commun- ity Centre Thursday TURKEY SUPPER LUCAN HOLY TRINITY ANGLICAN CHURCH Basement Wed., Nov. 2 5:00 to 8:00 pan. Adults $1.50 Children 12 And 17nder 75¢ By Authority of our appointment by Bank of Canada as an official sales agent for the Tenth Series of Canada Savings Bonds A. E. Ames & Co. Ltd. Has Appointed BELL AND LAUGHTON EXETER As An Official Sub -Agent For The New 31/4c o Tenth Series Canada Stirrings Bonds We Recommend Changing Your 3% Victory Bonds to 31/4 Tenth Series Canada Savings Bonds Which Are Givaranteed Redeemable At Par At Any Time Recreation Report By STEVE SToREY The Lucan Irish will pry the lid eft the new hockey season in Lucan Friday night against the powerful Seaforth' Junior B's. The Irish will have • a few new faces this year in Bob White, Johnny Anderson, Jim Thomson, Glen Merolla and several others as yet unsigned, The Seaforth Club, title year called the. Hurons, was eliminat- ed last year in nine games by the Ontario champs, the Woodstock Warriors. Recently they renewed the rivalry by playing a 5-5 tie in Woodstock in their first exhibition game. The Lucan Merchants are prat- Y ricin hard these days their opening game which is scheduled for the Lucan Arena November 3. The team is shaping up well and they feel they have a great chance to cop all the marbles.' Go to it boys', Pictures Of Fire Shown To Group Purple delphiniums, yellow marigolds and zinnias together with purple and orange paper formed W.I. setting for the Family Night meeting of the Lu- can Women's Institute last Thurs- day night in the Anglican Church basement. Lunch convener Mrs, Jack Murdy and her helpers, Mrs. Mur- ray Hodgins, -Mrs. Erwin Scott, Mrs. Edgar McFalIs, Mrs. Irving Gibson, Mrs. D. Park, Mrs, Her- old Whyte, Mrs. Erie Young, Mrs. Joe Murray, Mrs. George Paul, Mrs. Gordon )3anting and Miss Lina Abbott, made neces- sary arrangements for an appetiz- ing supper which was enjoyed by a good attendance. President Mrs. Frank Hardy extended a welcome to all and Mrs. Murray Hodgins led in a rousing sing -song. Three films were Shown, two of which were taken at the time of the recent fire, by Fred Rev- ington and run off by his sister Anne. These were of particular interest to all present as they recognized friends and neighbors on the screen. The scenes of the fire were splendidly taken and recalled vividly to mind the tragic fire which threatened to wipe out. the whole village a few weeks ago. Personal Items Miss Jane Cunningham, who had been visiting Miss Hattie Hodgins for the past two weeks. returned home to Ilderton on Friday, Mrs. Murray Abbott has re- turned home from a week's visit with her son Billy, of Niagara Falls. Miss Joan McLean, of Queen's University, Kingston, spent last weekend with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John McLean. While at home she attended the Bimini Camp Counsellors' reunion in London, Mrs. Murray Hodgins, a member of the camp committee, was also present. Mr. - and Mrs. Stewart Park and Billy have returned from a few days' vacation in Buffalo. Mr, and Mrs. Mel Culbert and family attended the baptism ser- vice of their nephew, Billy Pat- rick, at •Christ Church, Corunna, last Sunday, and the reception which followed. Mr, and Mrs. Ivan Culbert ands family, of Owen Sound, were weekend- guests of Lucan and London relatives. Mr. Eli Thompson is holiday- ing with Mr. and Mrs. Kermit Thompson.• Mrs. Mable Hasson and three sons, of Listowel, 'were Sunday guests with her sister, Mrs. Wil- liam Aylestock and family. Mr. and Mrs. Jack ' Dickins were Sunday guests with Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Abbott. Mr. and Mrs. Jim Barker and Mr. and Mrs. Don Abbott spent last weekend in. Toronto and Niagara Falls. Mrs. Kay Coughlin is again very ill in Victoria Hospital. W.I. delegates to the area con- vention at Hotel London Tuesday Wednesday of last week were: Mrs, Warner McRoberts, past president, Mrs. A. Philpott and Mrs. Erwin Scott, District Direc- tor, Mrs. Murray Ilodgins led the singing both 'days. She was ac- companied by Mrs. Clarence Hardy on Tuesday and Mrs. Har- vey Langford on 'Wednesday. The Lucan Cubs,. who have taken over the fruit basket col- lection from the Explorers, ex- pect to make their collection some • fine day next week and again ask the co-operation of Lucan housewives. Mr. and Mrs. William Hall and Son, Billy, of Grand Valley, were weekend guests with Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Smith. The 'United Church turkey supper, held in the Community Centre last Tuesday, .vas very senduccessfuled,. A splendid crowd at - Mr. and Mrs, Alex McFarlane attended the wedding of their granddaughter at Bellwood last Saturday. Mrs, lee Murray spent a few days last Week in London, the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Sack Mur- ray and family. Mr, Aljoe Culbert, who had the misfortune to fall in iris torn shed last Wednesday, was taken to St. Joseph's Hospital. He 18 now able to be home. Mr. and Mrs. (]try Ryan and family and Mrs. Isabel Under- wood Were guests of Mrs. George 0oursey at Iona last Sunday. Last Sunday there were sela3n new volunteers for the League of loyalty at the Anglican Church, Backaches Topic Of Dr. E. Shute Taking as his topic "Back- ache", Dr. Evan Shute, •of Lon- don, delivered his second of a series of three lectures to the members of the Lucan W.I, and friends in the Anglican Parish Hall Wednesday evening, 'Dr. Shute enlarged en the var.- ions types of backache and of methods to relieve many 01 them by sleeping on a board and sit- ting on a straight hard chair. He claimed improper posture and slouching in easy chairs, together with falls were accountable for many backaches. He demonstrat- ed the correct way of lifting by bending the knees. With the use of slides and blackboard he illustrated many of his points, Between the lecture and the question period, Mrs. Jack Elson, accompanied by Mrs. C. W. Hawk- shak, sang "The Bells,of St, Marys". The audience Jined in the last chorus. By means of typed sheets, all were asked to express their de- sire •as to future lectures and the nature of same. The last lecture will be held in, the Parish Hall at 8:30 p.m., November 2, on "Doctors Old and New", to which the men are in- vited. Ladies Guild The Ladies Guild of Holy Trinity Church met Monday eve- ning with Mrs. Harvey IJodgins presiding, Mrs. C. W. Iiawkshaw presided at the piano. Mrs. T. C. McFarlane read the scripture lesson. • Plans were made for the fare- well social evening for Mr, and Mrs. Wagland, prior to their leaving for their new home. Plans for the annual turkey supper to be held in the church basement Wednesday night, No- vember 2, were discussed. Clandeboye Fetes Rector The members of the congrega- tion of St. James' Church met on Friday evening to , honor their rector, the Rev. J. F. Wagland and family, prior to their depart- ure. Supper was served •in the Sunday School room. Mr, J. Hewitt, lay delegate to the synod, was chairman. People's warden, Mr. John Simpson, rec- tor's warden, Rae Hodgins, and Mrs. Karl O'Neil, on behalf of the Sunday School, each thanked Mr. Wagland for his special in- terest and untiring efforts in the church work, Mrs. J. H. Paton, organist, read the history of St. James' Church. In 1832 the original grant for a church was made by Canada Company with Col. James Hodgins as commissioner to de- velop and settle the western section of Bidduipli Township. According"to records, St, James' was the earliest formed parish in North Middlesex and at one time was the only church between St. John's the Divine, Arva, and St, George'•s, Goderich. A cairn, erected in Col, Hodgins' memory in 1923, stands in the adjoining cemetery, . Mr. Rae Hodgins read an ad- dress and, on behalf of the con- gregation, Clare Paton and Mac Harrison presented a coffee table and living room table. Patsy Hindmarsh presented a table lamp to Mr. and Mrs. Wagland and .gifts of money to Philip and Joyce Wagland. Mr. Wagland came to Clande- boye and Lucan as rector in June, 1952, and leaves November 1 to become the first rector of St. Martin's parish, Oakridge Acres. He was born in Toronto and is a graduate of Trinity College. He served as curate at Cbirst Church Cathedral in Montreal and came to the Diocese of Huron in 1952. Personal Items Mr. William Allwright picked a ripe raspberry in the garden on Monday. Mrs. (toy Cunningham is a patient in Victoria Hospital, Lon- don. Mrs, Fred Simpson has re- turned after spending six weeks with her daughter, Mrs. William Walker, In Detroit. Mrs. Esiie Hodgson celebrated her seventy-ninth birthday on Oc- tober 19, Mr. and Mrs: Murray Hodgson entertained in her honor. Guests were Mr. and Mrs, L. A. Kilmer and Mr. W. Hod- gins. Mrs. George Simpson and daughters, Hazel and Helen Simp- son, returned on Sunday after spending a week in Highland Park with the former's sister, Mrs. Donald Burns, and Mr. Burns, Mr. George Sirtipson spent the Week there. Mrs, Emily Neale, of Hensall, spent the weekend with Mrs. Almer Ilendrie. Mr, Elmer Webster and Mrs, L. Livingston, of Varna, and Mr. and Mrs. Dave Hills, of London, Were supper guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Paton on Sunday. The contract to repair the twtndows in the United Church hat been given to Edwards Brothers, London. They have re- moved several Windows and have taken then[ to their workshop to be repaired. Mrs, Arthur Hodgins and idrs, Rupert 'Williams spent the week- end with the foriner's brother, Mr. Howard Marley and faintly, in Hazel Park, l'itich. Mrs, R, V. Worthington and daughters, Helen and Kathryn, left on Sunday for Toronto, Where they will spend some time With relatives. Later they will leave by ale to fain Cpl. R. V. Worthington at Moose Jaw, Sesk., � where he is stationed with the It.C,A.R},t, CornnnentS About Centralia By MILS: ERR .1itOWDEN Ministers Ea:cltange Rev. W. J. Moores of Thaines Road was in charge of the church service in the United Church on; Sunday meriting. Rev. Clarke Was. guest speaker for the anniversary service in the Elimvilie church. The church and 'Sunday school services have been withdrawn neat Sunday in favour of the Whalen anniversary .service. Young People Meet The Y.P.U. met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. L. .Morgan on 'Sunday evening with Eleanor Mae Hodgins and Shirley Rol,. lings in charge of the meeting and the topic, "Christian Citiz- enship," was taken by Shirley. plans were made for a Sunday evening service on November 2U. A donation of money was spade to the church library fund for Mr. Swan in Trinidad. Personal. Items Mrs. M. Elliott and Miss Agnes Anderson left recently on a •trip to San Francisco where they will visit with relatives. Miss Winnie Field was a Sat- urday visitor with. Mr. and Mrs. Lorne Hicks, Mrs. E. Faultier of .Crediton was a weekend visitor with Mrs. Clara Abbott. *Dr. R. 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