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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1963-12-19, Page 13Correspondent; Miss Lina Abbett eMeeteeleie By MRS. J. H. PATON Yv Yo ONTO Tv$ THE LORD SIMCOE HOTEL F. EDWARD LIGHTFOOT, GENERAL MANAGER University & King, Phone 362-1848, Telex 022458, or your own Travel Agent ET. FLOWERS For Xmas MRS. GERTRUDE HARRIS A life long resident of Mc- Gillivray township, Mrs. Ger- trude Harris wife of the late Ernest Harris, died Sunday, Dec. 8 at the home of her daugh- ter, Edna (Mrs. Emerson Wood- burn) of Greenway. Mrs. Harris, who was in her 82nd year, was a daughter of the late George and Harriet Lewis, and born on the farm, a half mile south of Brinsley, where she lived, until due to ill health, she went to reside with her daughter, Besides her daughter she is survived by two grandchildren, Leona (Mrs. David Morrissey) and Barbara at home, also three great grandchildren and seven nieces and nephews. Funeral services on Dec. 11 conducted by Rev. R. Jackson were held in St. Mary's Church, Brinsely, where Mrs. Harris was organist for over 20 years, and a member of the choir. All her life she gave unstintingly of her time and talents in every way possible to further the work of her church, which her an- cestors helped to build, and was present in May of this year, at the centennial services, having been organist at the opening of the present church. Pallbearers were George Mercer, Elmer Greenlee, Jack Trevetleck, Earl Morley, Har- old Corbett and Alex Hodgins, with interment in St. Mary's Cemetery. One guy to another: "What do you think of this new Twist dance craze?" "It's wonderful for my busi- nees.' "Are you a dancing teacher? "No, a chiropractor." BACKACHE? By MRS. C. WOODBURN ..not me! For relief from backache or that tired-out feeling I depend on-- ee ICUperlOP fr is YOUR BEST Just set . and forget. All your clothes are automagically dried fluffier, whiter, fresh as all outdoors—and wrinkle free. xn ; Is Corning To Lucan Saturday, Dec. 21 Watch for him on Main St. about 3 p.m. 116 Will be loaded With candy for all good children, iee.eteeeeeee e," e,eegaeeieiteeeteeeeeeMeeeeeeteeeereeeeeeeeeeieeeie The last message of Bishop J. C. Cody, London Undoubtedly the last message of Most Rev. j. C. COO, the Roitiliti Catholic bishop of London. Who died Of h braid hemorrhage Thursday, was this Christmas card prepared before his death and distributed this Week. The reSpectecihiShop's leadership in the-editeatiOri field wog demonstrated in this district by participation this in the opening of the Precious Blood Separate School herd and SeVeral years ago in a similar cereitiony at the VAirielt Separate 86661, The seVellth bishop of Lbridoni he had been intermittently iii Mite his return a year ago from the ecumenical council in Reirie. A host of high Itt officials Attended lila funeral Tuesday in London, Flay the blessing of out egniant Saviot !tom SCis eucltatislic nit dill yore soul wills joy this Claistmas day and may SCe be your consolation your joy and strength 14touglwat the Tete Sear gieltele C)/ erOndOn Groups elect officers eeee.eeeeeeeeeiSeelleetelee"eeeeeeele'eeelilgeee'..'tlle=e2 Lucan and district news Treasure (he*. r,414e4ll'e•gift,tip„0 'Mrs.. J, S, Ii4c1glittft. gg7.47PP SUGAR AND ANP Dispensed .by We. can't ruin yule bands 14 the air at the pagan to church on chrietreas day, ism, and commercial-I s m stay away ftenil the MN ggiffe of Christmas WAY, I feel that and /on't 140 a hag with A'sic,44 we have failed, somehow. We turkey, a#id you won't go t94 haven't quite managed to ruin far wrong! Christmas,. I'll warrant our children'know just as much, and maybe more, of the story of Christmas, and the coming of the Christ,Chlici, as their counter-parts of 200 years ago did, And I'll bet we are not as smug and selfish, desleite our much-touted ma- terialism, as our Victorian great-grandfathers were, Witness service clubs scurrying about teWee Christina.s baskets for those less fortunate, Witness gro,ups of youngsters singing carols at homes for old people. Witness high school kids selling Christ- mas cards for UNICEF, to feed little, starving childrenabroad. So gird up your loins, plunge into your shopping and debt, give for the joy of giving, be happy in the family reunion, go MERRY HiPg Club for couples chooses officers. At the meeting of the Lucan Couples ChM, in the school- room, Dec. 11, officers were elected, Presidents are Mr. and Mrs, Tom Barr; vice presidents, mr. and Mrs. Stuart McLellan; sec, reteries, Mr. and Mrs. Dave Park; treasurers, Mr. and Mrs, Harold Butler jr; membership committee, Mr. and Mrs. Don Abbott. The meeting took the form of a pot luck supper with the Abbots and Butlers in charge. One of the highlights of the meeting, which resulted in much amusement was, a poetical gift Christmas tree. A New Years' eve party to be held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Don Abbott, was planned. T, A, Watson. heads UCgroup At a pot luck supper i.n the Lucan United Church school, room Thursday evening, Mrs. Alex young, convener of the nominating committee present- ed the following UCW slate for 1 964. PreSident is Mrs, T. A. Wat- son; vice presidents, Mrs, Charles Sovereign, mrs. R. W, Stutt; recording secretary, Mrs. Stewart Park; corres, ponding secretary, Mrs. Ivan Hearn; treasurer, Mrs. Roger Heath; Christian citizenship and social activity, Mrs. Dave Park; community friendship and vial- tation, Mrs, Cecil Robb; co- operation in Christian and mis- sionary education, Mrs. Tom Barr; Finance, mrs. Sheridan Rev- ington; flowers, Mrs. H. B. Langford; literature and com- municetion, Mrs. George Car- penter; membership, Mrs.Jack Lankin; nominations, Mrs. Erle Young and Mrs. John Park; press and publicity, Mrs. Wes- ley Revington; program, Mrs, Murray Hodgins; stewardship and recruiting, Mrs. Alex Young; supply and social as- sistance, Mrs. Owen Saword. Following the worship ser- vice, reports from the various organizations were presented, each showing the UCW had had a good year. Airrlaia l the ,Atrm a atoreis Stipp eine galore". As tht§.,IFAO be .,the laSteCittefer ,fe.rioXe er Y*P43# 13164-4/Thanks 4 114.4140. 01` has teen' pIe as serve yoU, We neurotics of the frantic twentieth century have a genius Of sorts. We can take almost anything that is simple, clean and beautiful, and make it com- plex, sullied and a garish mon- strosity, Almost anything, but not quite. We haven't quite ruined Christmas yet, But we have taken a day that was, for our ancestors, a simple observance of the birth of Christ and turn- ed it into a gift-scrambling, card exchanging, carol-jangl- ing, tub-thumping several weeks. In the good old days, the good old families rose early on Christmas day and went to church, where the parson gave them a two-hour appetizer. Then they went home and took a nip of something to take off the chill. While the servants were sweating in the kitchen, preparing the vast dinner to come, the gentry took a bite of lunch, Then the ladies set off to distribute gifts to the poor, while the gentlemen put their coat-tails to the fire and went after that chill again. That's your ances to r s I'm talking about. Mine were among the people the ladies were tak- ing the food to. I can just see them, kicking the pigs under the bed when her ladyship came in, tugging their forelocks, scrap- ing their feet, and saying, "F' ank yer, Milady, Bank yere Mum", as she pulled from her basket one of the geese that had died of disease, and one of last year's bottles of black- berry brandy that had gone vinegary. This Christmas, of course, my ancestors' descendants will eat turkey until they resemble purple pigs, while the descen- dants of Milady, who have man- aged to hang onto the manor house only by taking tourists through at a shilling a shot, will dine, in the only room of the big house they can afford to heat, on a small bit of brisk- et, and brussel sprouts. However, that's not what I started out to say. Well, despite all the wailing and throwing of RIN SPECIAL PRE CHRIST WEEK4140 A ",T THE* LORD S1MCOE HOTE} .f1 Rec news By J. E. Burt Well another week has gone by and every one seems to be hustling around getting ready for old St. Nick. Talking about Santa, Seaforth must have been in a festive mood Friday night as they let the Lucan Ilderton Combines put the puck in their goal 14 times for a 14 to 2 score but I'm sure that it won't happen again. Teen Town held a dance in the auditorium Friday night and they had a very good turn out. We had a full day here Saturday past with the house league but there weren't too many boys out. So come on, fellows, let's get out and support your specific team. This coming Friday night, Dec. 20, the Exeter interme- diates visit Lucan to find out for themselves just how good this Combine team is. The St. Patrick CWL are holding a Christmas party for the children here at the arena tonight. I've run out of typing ribbon. See you next week. weeeeeeree PeeeeeseeireezeieseeAeee A, 4 24.95 (for 2 in a room) ed. Hearn seeks wardenship Reeve Ivan Hearn, is one of the seven Middlesex County reeves who will be seeking the warden's chair at the Jan. 1'7 election. The others, include Wilbur Johnson, West Nissouri, Mal- colm Campbell, Carodoc Tp., William Goddard, London Tp., Charlton Sinker, Lobo Tp., Frank Hamilton, Glencoe, and John McNaughton, Newbury. Wins three birds, turns one back The Lucan Lions Club was unfortunate in the choice of night for its fowl bingo Thurs- day night, for it was the night of the Legion Auxiliary Bingo and also the UCW Christmas meeting and pot luck supper and the Irving Lodge meeting. A s usual Dame Fortune show- ed favoritism, Paul Steacy, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Steacy, was the most lucky, winning one large and two small turkeys, but Paul showed the real Christ- mas spirit, when he turned in one of his turkeys for a free bingo for those who had won none, Mrs. Doug Ewen was the winner. Mrs. Harold Hodgins won the first Share the Wealth ($5.20) and a large turkey. Mrs. Mike Bobor won a large and a small turkey. Other winners of large turk- eys included, Mrs. Tom Weller, Al Bromwich, Mrs. Clarence Haskett, Mrs. Harold Smith, and Benny Kelley. Other winners of small tur- keys were, Mrs. Lionel Ken- drick, John Park, Mrs. Cecil Neil, Elmer Mosurinjohn and Mrs. Basil Nagle. The second "Share the Wealth" of $4.35 was split be- tween Mrs. Bruce Bradley and Jim Donaldson. CHRISTMAS CAROLS Once again from the upper floor of the C. Haskett 8., Son Furniture Store, comes the mu- sic of the old familiar Christ- mas carols, which can be heard for some distance. More than one Lucanite who was out in last Saturday's storm commented on the beauty of the music. ORCHARD DISAPPEARS The apple orchard, planted by the late John Casey on the farm, now owned by Frank Har- dy has year by year died. Recently Mr. Hardy decided to clean up the whole orchard, so the landmark of over 80 years is now naught but a memory. AFTER THE STORM After Lucan's weekend fall of snow, Main St. resembles "The White Cliffs of Dover" with a winding trail between mountain peaks of snow. On the side streets, Lucanites are digging paths out to the streets as it is a hopeless job to attempt to clean the side- walks. Enjoy a Christmas or New Years weekend in Toronto at the LordSimcoe Hotel. Special, weekend rates apply from now until. December 31st, 1963. Here'.s what you receive; 2 nights accommoe dation (for 2). Breakfast ser'ed in your room both mornings (for 2), free park- ing during your stay complete price $24.95 (for 2). Located in the heart of downtown Tor- onto, the Lord Simcoe is convenient to Christmas shopping, theatres and sport centres. Please present this ad at the hotel front desk — The Lord Simcoe's friend- ly service will make your special week- end more pleasurable. Two presidents for ladies guild As the nominating committee of Anglican Ladies' Guild had been unable to secure a presi- dent for 1964, Mrs. Joe O'Neil, the 1963 president, and Mrs. Harvey Hodgins, a past presi- dent after much discussion at the meeting last Wednesday af- ternoon finally volunteered to take the office jointly, six months each, Other officers included; vice president, Mrs. James Davis; secretary, Mrs. Don Ankers; treasurer, Mrs. Kay Egan; group leaders, Mrs. Herman Young, Mrs. Evan Hodgins, Mrs. Harold Hodgins, Mrs. Russell Bowman and Mrs. Cliff Shipley (together) and Miss Lina Abbott; rectory committee, Mrs. Erwin Scott, Mrs. Char- les Haggar, Mrs. Joe O'Neil and Mrs. Cliff Shipley; buying committee, Mrs. Erwin Scott and Mrs. Charles Haggar. Donations were voted to the organ fund, the budget and the insurance, It was decided to cater a luncheon for the Fed- eration of Agriculture Feb. 5. Mr. Wm. C. Simpson was taken to St. Joseph's Hospital early Thursday morning Dec. 12. Mr. Jim Sigsworth, Helen and Billy visited Mrs. Sigsworth Saturday evening at St. Joseph's Hospital, London, PERSONALS Mrs. Ivan Hearn is supplying at the public school and will be there until the end of March. For the second year in suc- cession Mrs. Murray Hodgins of Lucan was invited to the James St. UC, Exeter, to take charge of the Explorer initiation and presentation of Stars cere- mony, Monday Dec. 16. Mrs. Ron Crozier entertained with a luncheon in honor of Mrs. Cliff Cronlcite when pantry gifts were presented to her. Last week she also entertained three members of the Biddulph Area School Staff, Mrs. Clarence Hardy, Mrs. Mary Bowman and Mrs. Reta Allison. Mrs. Don Ankers and Mrs. G. E. Nicholson are assisting the PO staff in wading through the Christmas mail. Mrs. Roy Hamilton attended the Trinity Lutheran Church group Christmas party held, Saturday, at the home of Mrs. Frank Baxter, London. It was well, Mr. Ashworth sold 116 of his Christmas trees before Sunday's heavy fall of snow. There are only 30 left. Mr. Ashworth is very kindly donating the proceeds to the church. Mrs. Charles Windsor is con- fined to her home through ill- ness. Guests with Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Armitage, and Mr. Levi Darling were, Mr. Willis Darl- ing of London on Saturday and Mr. and Mrs. Morris Darling, also of London, on Sunday. Dave Ashworth has returned home after spending a few days in Ottawa, the guest of Rev. and Mrs. E. C. Attwell and family. Vincent Hodgins, formerly of the Coursey Rd. has sold his term at Durham and is holding a sale, Dec. 16. He and his family will remain in Durham for the present. Sunday guests with Mr. and Mrs. Louis Kilmer included, Mr. and Mrs. John Houston and family of London and Mr. and Mrs. William Kilmer and fa- mily of Toronto. WI discusses zoning bylaw At the Christmas meeting of Lucan WI held intheCommunity Centre Thursday afternoon a resolution regarding L uc an zoning was read and discussed, and will be sent to the Council. The president reported on the card party the night before when the high score prizes went to Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Neil and the low score prizes to Mrs. Wes •Atkinson and Tommy Ryan.Jan. 15 was the date set for the next card party, with Mrs. Erwin Scott, Mrs. Frank Hardy and Miss Lina Abbott to be in charge. It was voted to again place containers for muscular dys- trophy collections in the various places of business in the vil- lage, to be collected the end of February. It wae voted to send Mrs. Clarence Lewis two dollars for the bursary fund. It was decided to assist in the preparing of rags for a rag carpet for the Adelaide Hood- less Home. Mrs. Cecil Robb, as convener of historical research and cur- rent events gave an interesting report and euggested the branch invite representatives from the London Historical Society to come out and speak in Lucan. Mrs. Murray Hodgins led in the singing of Christmas Carols. Mrs. P. 0. King and the president read articles on how Christmas is spent inother lands. Miss Lina Abbott conducted a WI contest. Roll call was answered with a gift for Thames Lodge. The lunch committee, Mrs. Murray Hodgins, Mrs. Harold Corbett and Mrs. Roy Hamilton set an attractive Christ- mas table. Noah Webster began writing the dictionary in 1807 and fi- nished in 1828. MIENeleeleettliMiNeXteeeeeeteeeeeee AUXILIARY IS ACTIVE The Legion Auxiliary had a busy weekend. Friday night they catered to a smorgasbord din- ner for 90 members of the Ca- nadian Linen Supply Co. of Lon- don, which was followed by dancing and prizes. Saturday they held a pot luck family dinner for Legion mem- bers and families, with treats for all the children. Mrs. Kay Egan held the lucky ticket for the beautiful doll and outfit. BAPTISM SERVICE Sunday Dec. 15 Loretta Dar- lene Paton, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clare Paton, was baptized at the service in St. James Church. The sacrament of Holy Baptism was conducted by the rector, the Rev. E. 0. Lancaster. Sponsors for the baptism were Mrs. Wilfred Lo- gan, Thorndale, and Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Worrall, Denfield. At the service a special num- ber was given by the junior choir. Saturday afternoon, Dec. 21 a party for the Sunday School pupils will be held at the church. Following the service of bap- tism Mr. and Mrs. Clare Paton entertained at their home in Lucan Rev, and Mrs. E. 0. Lancaster, Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Worrall, Denfield, Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred Logan and Myrna, Thorndale, Mrs. Aileen Riehi and Robert, London, Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Cobleigh, Misses Margaret, Patricia and Daisy Cobleigh and Art. Cobleigh, Lu- can, Miss Edith Austin, Lon- don, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Paton and William Allwright, Clan- debove. CHURCH NEW IlVeletteteeMMESMierWereaCeelententeeeeeeeeeeee CGIT GIVE GIFTS Last Monday evening 15 members of the CGIT met in the schoolroom of the United Church. Mrs. Murray Hodgins, assisted by Nancy Park took the worship service and Mrs. Hodgins continued her Bible study on the life of St. Paul. Names were drawn and plans made for the annual Christmas party to be held Dec. 20 after which gifts for the shut-ins will be distributed, The follow- ing program committee was named to make the necessary arrangements, Marilyn Hearn, Nancy Park, Norma Davis and Bobby Cochrane. Mrs. Arnold Morley was able to be present and assisted in the craft work. The girls, who had completed their craft, worked on the scrapbooks for the War Memorial Hospital. 'Mums, Poinsettia, Arrange- ments and corsages Nicholson's WHITE ROSE Phone 227-4743 Lucan e'ereeseekeeeeeeNeeeeizerig PLAN FOR NEW MEMBERS St. Peter's CWL meeting was held at the home of Mrs. Jo- seph Conlin with the president Mrs. Frank Vanneste in the chair. After the business session in which a drive for new members was stressed the ladies enjoyed a social time. All the members played a card game at which everyone won a prize. The hostess served a date cake for lunch for which all the ladies copied the recipe. LOCAL Mr. Earl Paton, London visit- ed with his brother J. H, Paton and family Friday. 23 at '7;30 ptii. The Christmas Carol service will be at 11 pm with special choir and solo numbers. VESPER SERVICE In spite of the weekend storm there was a good attendance at the annual vesper and candle- lighting CGIT service, at 7:30 pm. President, Judy Coughlin led in the service. Scripture was read by Marilyn Hearn, and Nancy Park; candl e-lighters were Wendy Cronkite, Daisy Cobleigh and Roberta Cochrane. Leader, Mrs. Murray Hodgins gave the meditation. The Senior choir sang an anthem. Miss Ilene Donaldson sang "The Holy City". Members of the Lucan-Clan- deboye Explorers, CGIT, Cubs, Scouts, and YPU attended in bodies. Office boss: Why do you say you think I'm wanted on the phone? Nervous boy: Well, the voice said "Hello, is that you, you old goat?" Anglican CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICES At 11 pm Christmas Eve, there will be the annual carol service followed by Holy Com- munion and at 8:30 am Christ- mas Day a quiet communion service for those who couldn't attend Christmas eve service will be held. The beautiful Nine Lesson Carol service will be held Dec. 22 at the 11 o'clock service. DEANERY MEETING Last Wednesday eve. the rec- tor, Mr. Chas. Corbett and Mr. Clare Stanley of Holy Trinity Church and five members from St. James Church, attended the deanery meeting at Strathroy. Pentecostal Holiness The president, Paul Graham was the speaker at the Friday night Young People's meeting, taking as his topic "Chairs", Joyce Butler sang a solo. The annual SS program will be held In the church Friday night, Dec. 20, United Flowers in the church were presented by the family of the late Rev. E. M. Cook, a former pastor, who died Dec. 13, 1962. DEDICATION A dedication service was held at the 11 o'clock service for the Bibles presented to the Bid- dulph Central School, by The Gideon's International, who were represented by Clifford McAl- lister. Albert Stedelba.uer of London, Dominion President, spoke briefly. The Scripture Lesson was read by Ron Cro- zier, trustee chairman, of the new school board. SS PARTY , Owing to so many other ac- tivities the date of the SS party has had to be again chang- • ed. The new date is, Mon. Dec. FOR HEATING,.. COMING... CRYING TOO , SUPERIOR Is AUTO MAGICALLY OEST FOR YOUI Carling's feeder attracts visitors Mr. Ira Carl.ng and family are taking great enjoyment these days watching their bird feeder. Cardinals, sparrows, chickadees and pigeons are daily visitors but last Monday, for the first time in four years, they had goldfinch Visitors, numbering over a dozen, two of which remained over. SAVE STAMPS FOR BIBLE SOCIETY This is one time of the year When everyone can help the Bible Society, by savi ng all stamps from their Christmas mail. Mrs. Clarence Haskett, as president of the Luchn branch of the Bible Society, will be pleased to accept all donations. Not only are stamps to be saved at Christmas but through- out the year, for this project. MAPLE, ONTARIO K. JORDAN 159 Monteith Street olittOnatIrl4moneval.t48,4L0 No more weather worries, no more lugging, stretch- ing, struggling with soggy, wet clothes baskets. 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