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Times-Advocate, 1978-01-26, Page 17Clandeboye Institute enjoys By MRS. ART HODGINS The January meeting of the Clandeboye Women’s Institute was held Wed­ nesday, at the home of Mrs. Arnold Lewis. The ladies were asked to come at noon and all enjoyed a hot lunch prepared by the lunch committee, Mrs. Ethel Donaldson and Mrs. Art Hodgins assisted by the hostess. The meeting opened with the Institute Ode, Mary Stewart Collect and the Lord’s Prayer. Mrs. Dave Kestle read the scripture. The roll call — A problem facing our youth today was answered and well discussed by 15 members and three visitors. In the business, Mrs, Kestle agreed to con­ tinue as Clandeboye con­ vener for the Cancer Society. Mrs. Ralph Lynn and Mrs. De Weerd have agreed to be 4H leaders for the spring project, Leslie Harrison will enter the Farm Show Princess contest and the Clandeboye Women’s Institute will be her sponsor. Mrs, Gerald Lynn, con­ vener of Resolutions prepared a most interesting program. She had humorous readings as well as pointing out the more serious resolutions the Women’s Institute have been responsible for. Mrs. Arnold meeting Use tax savings to help you get your own home! With our Registered Home Ownership Savings Plan you can obtain tax benefits in saving for your own home and receive an attractive yield on your money with guaranteed growth. Register your plan today at Victoria and Grey. TRUST COMPANY SINCE 1889 DENNIS J. SMITH Manager MRS. JOYCE BLACK Accountant 425 MAIN ST. EXETER 235-0530 Biaxe ottered her home for the February meeting. It will be held in the evening of February 8. The ACW of St. James church held a euchre party on' Tuesday evening with seven tables in play. Prizes went tp Ladies high score, Mrs. Wilmer Scott; men’s high, Otto Darling; lone hands, ladies, Mrs. Art Hodgins; men, Murray Carter; low score, Mr. & Mrs. Jack Morgan. Lunch was served and a social time enjoyed The next euchre party will be February 14. Personals Larry Armstrong returned to Burnaby, B.C. this week after spending the past month with his parents, Mr. & Mrs. Ed Armstrong and Michael. , Lucan UC The first meeting of the Lucan U.C.W. for 1978 was held -in the C.E. wing Thursday evening, with Mrs. David Park presiding. Mrs. Martin Van Aren- thals presented the Live Love projects for the year, which were accepted, as follows: Dr. J. Allen Darby of Haitii, the Ministry with the Deaf, out of Peter­ borough, the Saddlebag Ministry in Saskatchewan, Leone Residence for Women, Windsor, and World Development, Service and Relief. Each project has been allocated two Units except for the last one where five Units are being given. Mrs. Keith Brown read a letter regarding the work of Rev. Sydney Bates who retired in June from the Ministry with the Deaf. Mrs. Van Arenthals also led in Worship on a “Live Love” Theme, assisted by Mrs. John MacDonald, Mrs. James Lockyer, Mrs. David Park and Mrs. Jack Ryan, using recordings of various songs, and with the group singing “I Saw the Light.” The following recom­ mendations were approved for the year’s work: spon­ soring of “learning for Lent”; two bake sales, March 25 and May 13, “order ahead” and “spot sales” as well as take-puts* to shut-ins;., participating in the Lions’ club fair by having the outside food booth, and in­ viting Clandeboye U.C.W. to share in the project with the proceeds going into the “Manse Fund”; chicken barbecue, September 20 and the Snowflake bazaar, November 18. Donations to Alma College Bursary Fund and Camp Kee-Mo-Kee were approved and the World Day of Prayer was announced to be held March 3 in Lucan U.C. Approval was not given to participate in the “Craft Show” at the arena in April, unless the proposed day was changed from a Sunday. ► SUNDAY FIRE — Ailsa Craig firemen were able to save the barn of Louis Thompson on William Street but the interior was gutted. Estimate of loss had not been determined at press time. Photo by Scheifele By JOY SCHEIFELE AILSA CRAIG The Ailsa Craig voluntary fire department was sum­ med to a fire Sunday af­ ternoon when smoke was seen coming from Louis Presentation at Whalen By MRS. HAMILTON HODGINS WHALEN Saturday evening a presentation for Mr. & Mrs. Brian Hodgson, Kitchener formerly of Whalen was held. The evening was spent in playing cards. Winners were Men’s high, MacLeod Mills; ladies high, Dorothy Hern; lone hands, Margery Morley and low score Shirley Hodgson. Following euchre Mr. & Mrs. Hodgson were called to the front and presented with a table lamp from friends and neighbors. Earl French read the address and Ron Pullman presented the gift. The young couple ex­ pressed their thanks and invited anyone to visit them when in Kitchener. Everyone enjoyed lunch and a cup of tea to complete the evening. Loss not known guts Ailsa Craig barn Thompson’s barn on William Street. The three storey structure was used for storing antique furniture, lawn furniture, summer equipment and tires which caused considerable smoke. The close proximity of nearby houses caused concern and the firefighters remained on the scene all afternoon to insure no further damage. The inside of the building was entirely gutted. No estimate of damage is yet available. Const. Vance of the Lucan O.P.P. detachment happend to be in the village at the time of the fire and was also at the scene to lend a hand. Anglican Church in Ailsa Craig gathered Sunday evening for a pot luck supper as a prelude to their annual vestry meeting. Following the fellowship meal together the members joined together for a service of Evening Prayer. At the business meeting Clarence Morgan was ap- HURON SANITATION CAN OFFER YOU COMPLETE 24 HR. SANITATION SERVICE Personals Mr. & Mrs. Bruce Wallis and family, Stratford were Sunday supper guests with Mr. & Mrs. Alton Wallis. Margery Morley and Florence Bryan visited Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. Irene Cook, Granton. Mr. & Mrs. Gerald Hern, Mr. & Mrs. Larry Hern and *boys visited Sunday af­ ternoon with Mr. & Mrs, John Garland, Kitchener. Week of prayer service held A small congregation gathered at the Nairn Mennonite Church Sunday evening in observance of the national week of prayer service. Christian unity was stressed throughout the specially prepared service, “You ... Me Strangers?” The Rev. Ken Hayes of the Ailsa Craig Baptist Cnurch gave a brief message on the need and ways of removing barriers. The Rev. Alex Simpson of the Ailsa Craig Presbyterian Church and the Rev. David Brunner of the Nairn Mennonite congregation also participated in the service .through scripture reading and prayer. The service concluded with an act of commitment on the part of the congregation to obedience to God and to continue to make visible the unity of the Christian church. Trinity Anglican holds annual meeting Members of Trinity Thames Road By MRS. WILLIAM ROHDE Brad Johns returned home last week from St. Joseph’s Hospital, London after having been a patient there suffering a fracture to his shoulder. We wish him a speedy recovery. Mrs. Murray Dawson returned home this week from St. Joseph’s Hospital, London having undergone surgery Thursday. We wish her a speedy recovery. Mr. & Mrs. William Rohde were Sunday guests with Mr. & Mrs. Alex Rohde, Mitchell. Mr. & Mrs. Ross Hargreaves were guests with their daughter and son- in-law Mr. & Mrs. Carl Reeves and family of Folden’s. The occasion was their granddaughter Cathy’s birthday which was January 21. Mr. & Mrs. Glenn Jeffery, Alan and Connie were Sunday guests with Mr. Dave Dann, Hensail. Mr. & Mrs. Jack Stewart returned home Sunday after holidaying in Florida for almost three weeks. Mrs. Isabelle Cann, Mrs, Kay Cann, Mrs. Mary Hodgert, Exeter, Mr. & Mrs. Arnold Cann and Brad were Sunday evening supper guests with Mr. & Mrs. Reg Hodgert and family. pointed Rector’s warden and David Ingham People’s warden. Morgan secretary Mitchel, Isabel Cutler was elected lay delegate to synod with Mrs, Jane Ingham Sunday School Superintendent assisted by Mrs. Beth MacGregor. A service of Confirmation will be held September 24 when the Bishop of Huron Diocese will visit Trinity Church. Barbara named Mrs. was and Mrs. Joan treasurer. Mrs. RUTH McGILL Ruth (Hopcroft) McGill at her residence in Port Albert on Monday, January 23,1978, beloved wife of Freeman McGill in her 57th year. Dear mother of Tom Arthur, Exeter. Also survived are two grandchildren, Kendra and Graham, three brothers Robert Hopcroft of Stevensville, Fred of London and Russell of Waterdown. The funeral will be held today, Thursday from the Hopper-Hockey Funeral Home, Exeter with Rev. Harold Snell officiating. Interment at a later date in Roy’s Cemetery. Times-Advocate, January26z 1978 yearsmore i By MRS. ART HODGINS Going through newspaper clippings found in our Centennial farm home attic, I found this item on Clan- deboye which was written eighty years ago and ap­ peared in the January edition of the Clandeboye Expositor, 1898. STIRRING EVENTS SINCE THE NEWYEAR A Matrimonial Cyclone Strikes the City, and Some Unfeeling Wretch Writes Poetry About It. The end of ninety seven is near, And promises made to some mo§t dear To change their name before the year Had run its last, Love, honor and — my tongue has faltered, Leave that next word until its altered, Before the die is cast. How Hugh gave up the two- horse stage Looking as wise as any sage, His faith and hope ’rewarding. Nor stopped until he reached the shore And met the one he did adore, Straight in Kincardine. CLANDEBOYE, Jan. 7, 1898—Quite a few important changes have taken place in our city since the New Year. The Hon. Thomas Morley has been appointed Lord Chamberlain to His Majesty King Richard and, with Lady Morley, will occupy a wing of Buckingham Palace. There is something in being a courtier after all. It is not mine enemy who is going to write a book this time, but our friends, County Com­ missioner Bradley, of McGillivray, and George Sellars, Esq., of the Victoria Hotel. The name of the new volume is, “From Clan­ deboye to Wapella and Back,” and the experience of the authors is a sufficient guarantee of what the work will be . . . Major-General Sir Peter O’Reilly received a letter from the Horse Guards via Halifax last Monday. Of course its contents are kept a profound secret, but from hints dropped by the General it is almost certain that a chain of fortifications will be erected near Meads’ ding, as the General there is no telling how Lucan may declare war against Clandeboye, and the best way to preserve peace is to prepare for war. Pretty sound philosophy . . . The Hon. Thomas Simpson, Minister of the Interior, is organizing a party for the Klondyke this spring. Good moral character is the basis of his examinations. It is needless to add there have been numerous rejections. The hon. gentleman himself "is a strict moralist."" “The matrimonial cyclone which struck this vicinity some two weeks ago has not escaped the attention of some un­ feeling wretch, who is evidently a bachelor likely to remain one. Under the heading of “Melancholy Accidents,” this is how he puts it in the January number of the “Clandeboye Expositor”; Charlie and Ab they looked so spruce, From all the cares of life let loose, They thought they owned the Huron and Bruce On that eventful day. The way some ruffians rained the rice At Denfield station was so nice ’Tis all for luck they say. Then from the Coursey line there came A pirate, Hodgins was his name. Sailed up the Sauble in search of game, And now they say He stole a full-rigged schooner straight from Bob Hudson’s Bay. Lan- says soon Among the things which them befel, Tis said they ran the City Hotel, McMartin says he will not tell. And Ab no doubt felt witty. He chartered a whole palace car While the cheering sounded near and far They started for Jersey City. And as no tidings have been heard, We think that out of pure regard E’er long we’ll offer a reward, How would that hit? If dumped in some outlan­ dish place, Or running yet. But Charlie’s back to Clandeboye, ’Mong showers of wishes for much joy And happiness without alloy. With blessings all restored. The knot cast by the Brant­ ford binder Was easier far for to un­ winder Than that of Preacher Ford. And Edsall quietly all the while, Stole the one- half of Scotland’s Isle, And now his features wear a smile, I won’t say why. He only went for nexation, After much trouble vexation, In the sweet bye and bye. an- and And now it’s wrote on history’s page The ladies, I won’t say much about them, ’Tis clear we couldn’t do without them, So nice they looked, Oh who could doubt them, The gossips stared But all the tales of modern story, Or Solomon in all his glory Were not to be compared. We wish them all a pleasant life Free from all bickerings and strife A faithful husband, happy wife Without a frown Accept my earnest, heartfelt wish, John W. Brown. Some of the names mentioned we know are, Charlie Carter, Ab Neil, Edsall Collins, Lizzie McWilliams, Tom Hodgins and Eva Hodgson (Hudson), Big Brothers given charter The South Huron Big Brothers received recently. President Wright reports this week that five brothers have been matched and two other matches are now underway. A public appeal is being made through a number of area churches for new members. Big Brothers is now a recognized charitable organization and any con­ tributions will be tax exempt. In addition to Rev. Wright, the executive consists of vice-president Anne Mac­ Donald, treasurer Bill Dreidger, secretary Bruce Shaw and directors Marshall Dearing, Rob Grant and Jim Chapman. Association its charter Rev. Glen R.R. 1, GRAND BEND Portable Toilets are available 7 days a week with Maintenance and Delivery included, PHONE JOHN HOTSON AT 238-2140 PHONE ED LOVIE AT 238-2776 If no answer call 238-8240 for prompt reply. PORTABLE TOILET SERVICE on sale in- quilting demonstration — Members of the "Women Together' organization met Wednesday at the South Huron Rec Centre for a quilting seminar, Conducting the Seminar were (left-right) Mrs. Ila Moir, Mrs. Edith Love and Mrs. Gladys Miller. T-A photo ERNEST ROSS At his residence in Lucan on Wednesday, January 18, 1978, Ernest George Ross in his 77th year. Beloved husband of Gladys V. (Simpson) Ross. Dear father of Gloria (Mrs. B. Cornford) of Port Credit, and the late Beverly (Mrs. C. B. Benson) of Ottawa. Dear brother of Bertha (Mrs. James Fraser) of Lancaster, New Hamp­ shire, U.S.A,, Emma (Mrs. E. Thompson) of Len- noxville, Quebec, Hazel (Mrs. E. Coates) of Bury, Quebec. Predeceased by three sisters and three brothers. Dear grandfather of Chris, Mary and Robin. Dear step-father of Beryl (Mrs. K. Kraul) and James Simpson, both of Lucan, Lee Simpson of Winnipeg and Ken Simpson of Ottawa. Dear step-grand .father of 13 grandchildren, and Nancy predeceased, and six great­ step grandchildren. The funeral was held Saturday from the C, Haskett and Son Funeral Home, Lucan. Interment in St. James Cemetery, Clandeboye. PERM SPECIAL Jan. 18 to Feb.18 Regular Special 20.00 18.00 16.00 16.00 13.00 11.00 Retail items eluding Blow dryers, brushes, shampoo, make-up (Red Kin) all weather bonnets, hair spray and more. MARYHELEN'S unisex shop 262-2402u MMH By MRS. HEBER DAVIS Mr. & Mrs. Larry Greenlee held a birthday dinner for Mrs. Greenlee’s parents Rev. George & Mrs. Anderson, Fxeter, Sunday evening. Rev. Anderson was observing a birthday. Mr. & Mrs. Earl Greenlee were guests also. Mr. & Mrs. Maurice MacDonald, Grand Bend were Tuesday guests with Mr. & Mrs. Heber Davis. The ladies were quilting assisted by Mrs. Earl Greenlee. Mr. & Mrs. Hugh Davis attended the Lucan-Ilderton Jets hockey game in Durham, Sunday. The Cottage Service Sunday was held at the home of Mr. & Mrs. Earl Greenlee, The service next Sunday is cancelled and the following Sunday, February 5, The service will be at the heme of Mr. & Mrs. Heber Davis. The annual Vestry meeting is planned for January 30 at 8 p.m, at the home of Mr. & Mrs. Hugh Davis. Mr, & Mrs. Wayne Carroll returned home Friday from a holiday in Mexico. Mrs. Harry Carroll is recuperating at the home of het sister Mr. & Mrs. H. A. Mullins, London following surgery at St Joseph’s Hospital, Mr. & Mrs. Heber Davis were dinner guests Tuesday with Mr, & Mrs. Earl At'kinson, Lucan and on Saturday with Mr. & Mrs. Mervin Elstoh, Centralia. DAVID NEWTON At Victoria Hospital, South Street Campus on Friday, January 20, 1978, David L. Newton of 145 Tecumseh Ave,, East, London, in his 82nd year. Beloved husband of Mary Newton and the late Ina Newton. Dear father of Mrs. Walter (Jacqueline) Conrad of Ottawa and David Newton of Exeter. Dear stepfather of Mrs. Gene (Isobel) Niosi, Mrs, Wally (Llew) Weston, both of London, and Mrs. Bruce (Shelia) Bay ng of Orillia. Dear brother of Mrs. Flora nee May arid William Newton both of London. Also loved by nine grandchildren and four great­ grandchildren. The funeral was held Tuesday at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, London with Mr. Charles Cobbe officiating, inter­ ment in Mount Pleasant Cemetery. Won't you help too? A car crash. A stroke. A heart attack. The sudden onslaught of a crippling, disabling disease. Any of these calamities could put you in this picture, maybe permanently. Overnight your world could become a room with four walls, or, if you are one of the luckier ones, a chair with four wheels. But if tragedy does strike you or some one you love and no other aid is forthcoming, the Ontario March of Dimes will be there to help. 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