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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1956-05-30, Page 9inob.ant ;.(i:f0.411;7,•:Iristtro • WINORANI, ONTARIO, WEDNIESDAT, 19IAT p4, ,040 Zama Stomper iiVed$ Serena ten Hertog WRONETER--Pluevale United Chureh Was the scene of a prett.Y. wedding on Saturday afternoon, when .4.elma Anna Frances Stamp' at' •,04(Shan gad marriage vows with fSetend, ten ffertog, in a liout4e- ring nerernOny. The bride Is "the only daughter of Mr, and Mrs, Frank Stamper 2nd. Line pf Turnberry and the groornis the son of Mr. and. Mrs. Jacob. ten Hertog of Wingham," formerly of Almelo OveTijssel, Hol- land, Rev. R. A. Brook performed the. ceremony in a setting of white mums and Pink Carnations. Wed- ding music was played by Mrs. Carl Johnston and the soloist was Miss Joyce Hoffman, who sang before the ceremony "Bless This House" and during the signing of theyegis- ter' "Because,' Given in marriage by her father, the bride choee a floor-length dress of French lace in white with nylon net ,' trimmed with iridescent se- quins, Her veil of tulle illusion was held by a tiara of lace and pearls and she carried, a white Bible with a nosegay of white mums. Miss Leote. Souch, of Blyth, cousin of the bride, was her only attendant, Her floor-length dress of nylon net in blue moon shade; interwoven with ribbon of the same shade over taffeta was fashioned with fitted bodice, bolero jacket and flounced eltirt. She wore a flower headdress and carried a nosegay of red and White mums. George. ten Hertog, of Hamilton, brother of the groom, was best man. 'Ushers were Wendell Stamp- er, brother of the bride, and Peter Vander Kolk. A reception was held in the church hall, where the guests were received by the mother of the bride wearing a two-piece costume of beige and white nylon with white accessories. Assisting was the groom's mother; who chose a heavenly bine combed cotton dress with matching accessories. For the wedding trip to Niagara Falls and 'the Eastern States the bride chose a flamingo suede cloth suit, white accessories and a cor corsage of white mums. "She wore a rhinestone set, the gift of the groom. Mr. and Mrs, Hertog will take up residence in Blue-vale. WILLIAM SON WAS 97 ON SATURDAY. WROXETER—Saturday marked the 97th milestone in the life of one of the oldest citizens of Morris Township, Mr. William Souch. Mr. Souch was nom in Darlington Township and cane with his par- ents to Mattis Township at two years of age. His• wife the former Charlotte Jewett died 22 years ago. There are three sons, four daughters, 35 grandchildren and 61 great grand- children. His daughter, Mrs. Mil- dred Stewart, lives with her father and cares for him as he Is now in bed most of the time, He regretted he was unable to attend the wed- ding of his granddaughter, Miss Zelma Stamper, On Saturday aftere noon. Although In failing health, Mr. South lilies to recall early' days on the farm—tile barn raisings, wood bees, qtc., which are almost for- gotten in these days of modern methods, Friends and neighbors join with his family in extending' ood wishes to the grand old man of Morris Township, Mr, William Souch on his With birtlidaY, Were made fox a quilting. The date Mrs. Harold Gaunt fOr 'tha annual tea was chosen, A Pleasant social hour was enjoyed !daughter, Janice Corrine ' with 'pinch served by Miss W. D, from Victoria Hospital, Rutherford and Mrs. L. Woods. last Wednesday. Personal Items from Gorrie and little returned London, . l!mirole -17 t Gibson family on Original Farm for . the. Past. Century, $$OWNIES ON 'WARM .0: Arthur Gibson. Maitland Bree Vierrn eellelstin01 of parts of Lots 26, 27 and 28, Can. Be, Howlett Townehip and contain- ing two hundred ,and fifteen acres, is owned Anderson and. Arthur, Gibson. is hundred. years' since our grandlather„ Robert Gib- son and his brother, Thomas, _Wined this land. Robert and Thomas Giboon; Scot- tish pimple from •GteenleW in Bare wleheinre eesil millwrights by trade, were attracted by the pos., sibility *of . developing water power on the Maitland River Where, Wroxeter now stands, In the Early History pf Howick Township writs', ten by ft,. W. N, Wade are excerpts 'Of a letter of Atiguet 2, 1853 written by the father, Thomas • Gibson es (born 1792 died 1e61), urging son Thomas to go to Canada from the United Staters. They purchased Let 26. conces- ion Howielt in VebetlarY 1858 and at the same time !Lot 26, Con e B, where they settled and with he obtained the water privileges. This. laud was purchased ' frorn James- Patton,, laW partner °of Sir 'John A, Macdonald, In a year or so they were joined by their bro- thers, John and Alexander,. and. later by another 'brother, George. These men were elogely associated with the history of Wroxeter and many of their descendents are still Anniversary, Flower Sunday Attended by School Children GORRIE—The Sunday School anniversary and flower service, in the United Church on Sunday morning was again a Memorable and inspiring, serviee. The 'church wes beautiful with evergreens, forsythia, potted plants, tulips, and marsh marigolds. There wie' fl 'VerY, large congregation. Several selec- tions with Karen Michel et the otgani ''and Marie Hustle at the Wane ,e >'e played as a prelude to the entratie4,, of the children of S.S. No. 7, 10 ifintetiAnd the Sunday, School scholars of ttassObeirch, Who carried flowers:, s ' After the 'singing of ;n When Moray lug -Gilds the Skies" and a 41,yqi.o :pf; ,j)to$...41es gave the call to Weeettlii. This was. followed by numbers' by tile jnitiPt!, and senior 'eltiblrS Kenneth- Fat slob recited' the 23rd Psalm. Jdanhe Strong, Carol Reibirisoil and 'ROI Edgar repeated the 24th 'Hstilit, High School „girls sangsin a. triple trio "The Lamb" and /Senior! girls of the: public school 49"Jeeti, Then Joy of Loving Hearts.,' Mr. T. V. Edgar gave the announcements, During the offertory' a Violin solo "Chanson Triste" by Techaikewski, was playedt by Corinne Aherne ac- companied by Mrs. Harry Rhame. A four-part choir sang ,"Now Thank We All Otte God" ulna-, companied: Mrs. Carl Douglas was accompanist and director of ,the singing, - The guest opealter Was the Reve Max Putman, of the Listowel' hyterian Church. Ho read the story of the Pabsover: In his talk, to the children and parentg he said, "Safety is' the most Important thing in our family life, For their safety the children of Israel Obeyed God, so must we do what God tellS Us, and believe in Him. Believe Him, with the heart and confess Him With tine lips." In the vicinity, The first mills erected by'ftebert and 'Thomas Gibson were a grist and sawmill combined, on the site of the present split-pea mail, These mills were, .considering the time and circumstances, of a very • sup- erior class, Every stare placed in the stiginal dam was wheeled there by wheelbarrow. When one of the castings on ti• shaft in the mill broke Thomas walked to Galt and carried back the new one which weighed over eighty pounds, When Robert and Thomes purr chased Lot 27, 'Coe. B, from And- rew Patton ((a brother of Hon. James Patton) he reserved a. port- ion of land to be divided between the Anglican . and Presbyterian Churches for a cemetery. The Seer tion north of the lane was ,for the Anglicans and the southern part for the Presbyterians. A. great many bodies have been moverlSfrom here to the present .WrOxeter Cemetery. However, some 'of the first settlers are still burled there, House Built in 1881 • The' ottginal barn was built to the south-West of the 'present farm buildings, When the new barn was constructed, this building was mov- ed by a which and one horse and joined to the new structure. A fine brick house was built in 1881 (the year of the dark day). All these buildings are situated at the back of the farm (or so it seems) as the B line was originally surveyed to pass just east of the farm. How- ever, this would have necessitated a, long bridge to span the Maitland and Make connections with the 9th Con. (now Highway 87). This road was used from Gib- sons to the south for some time but is now closed. Stately Nor- wegian sprtice are found around, the buildings. These were shipped from 'the Old Country in a large wooden box, They were planted in . the garden- and nursed along until they were six feet high, Then they Were;transplanted' to where they now stand, some having' reached the height of sixty feet, A creek, fed. by springs, flows through the, farin emptying into the .Maiilafire River, at a point known as Condy's Pond t John Condy used to, have a shack pa the bank here and he •giewswild , ricefie, the wild, ducks. Indians! often camPed along the river too. They made hasketa to sellsfrom, door to door... iRobert Gibson , married' Agnes. 'Gibson and to. them were born Isa- bel (Mrs. Wm. McKercher), Annie and 'Jean (Mrs, M. W, L, MalmodS. Later,. Robert married Mary Ham- iltoik 1/4 and to them • were born Alex- andeis, John, Robert and William. Robert died in 1888 and his sons Nurses- yolg.P01# For" ZgOng Std per wilo7 oTp47 -#) '401sl4 Stam- per of the yOnghase. General -Hos- pital staff was; pest , Of, honor en Thursday nisslit,.4t e!1I141.$0131 Coun- cil party, 'Supper was served to 25- guests and a Mock, wedding was featured late.O. Miss. Stems* wase,etalsedeto take her place in a decorated chit's- and *lad ifelen 'MacLean, president of the conned; on behalf of tnose pegsent piesented the. bride-elect with a bedspread, rug and pair of Sheet's: Margaret •Mor- eey, small daughter. of the .hospital 'superintendent presented, a choir boy ornament.' Miss Stamper, who has . been a member 'of the etaff,, eeispresseel apprepiation, "Lovely flowers gave a gay 'Colorful setting to the party. Many. ChangeS in. ' V Last Week, _ wRoxET1,01div -Celate has been on' ilienikve during the past week in, this The Alvin Moffat raeldenee S has been pur- chased by. Bruce ,Oharnhers, local hardware tnerchaut., gr.. Chambers has.disposed : pf hieS,fasert,, property on the edge of the village to Robert Hayes,' Gorrie. Wa acid '41A(' dey. re" v2nlidg.'ethMreii: children, ;line and ',Bonnie- • who' have purphaaed the .'.Ritchie pro- perty from Ted lereIvton , and have already taken-0; i.esitietiee: Mr. andigr,s, Aerii:. of. London, have purehtteed the ft,hoznas Jack- lin property on Josephine' Street and Torn ,Mtitete has „moved into the home of the, lute ' Mac- continued on: the farMsIsater Rob- ert and *Miens. went ",'Sevest 'but Williain*teinriteil EP .TninberrY. Alex niairieds Agnee' Miller and they resided'at, Maitland Brae. To them were bons -•MargisSet (Mrs. A. Wells), lypihr.. ,*ts,c4:A,Wearing), Helei),'itti411.6i0rE'liter 'Alex pet ,Chasied sleet elk Gon, fiewieit ',and -With ,h is; ',f aslentesila03.0dSe lss, 'this: farin. Ifete sOn;','EtObeit, now liveS. Itlfro;re :tor Luchii John' built rice, house, : bard and silo' on Loe'i9:;Shel"iff Ititis the only • c hild 'born d CQW- Ittl.,Whep TO flli''.11*tillelqtlikt011el Wil- lis, he -thoVes tee,sL1Naii.'vi th the horse acid buggy fOirstIWceremony. Nine children' weiVefri to'them Mark elliels • 'Robert, John, Sfabliel;',;(1ktieSeL4elfert), Ag- nes iAtoolp,',Margaret (Mrs:' 'Bieeitai:4).; 1.41Stider'sbn, , Ar- thur and .William. John did 'a great deal et ,t0arielfrral,ideoften, took a load of, brateelY'„efie0ititil. 'tie sold his farm thMie:G:'#aglinand With his family ninyeds(O"Mattland Brae in March .f1921;; Hefee,lhe 'cOntinued to farm until his death ih.1938. 'Mane' ',irttprovetnenti',:...have been made to the firenje'llie' lane has been straightened', thecieelt dredg- ed and after Severaf',OOden bridg- es had given awaYs ite'eentent one was constructed in' 1955, The tele- phone and 7171ydT0 ,were' installed in the house and ineehaideed equip- ment is now used 'for Seeding and hatvest. ' • `1 ,.. As did our forefathers; we must face the futttee ,With faith and courage. - ' MRS, THOS. JACKLIN WILL BE 90 MOW WROXETER—Neighbors a,n4 friends in this community will join with her nieces in eongratulation.s and good wishes to. Mrs. Thomas atteltlin who will .celebrate her 50th birthday on Monday, June 4th. • Mrs. Jacklin was a native of the dranbrook district where she and her late husband fainted, Twenty- five years ago they retired to Wroxettr. Following Mr. Jacklin's denth, Mrs. Jacklin went to reside with her niece,'Mrs. Harry Adams, Wroxeter South, Still of keen mind, Mrs, jacklin enjoys television. She also likes reading, but owing 'to failing eyesight has` to forego that pleas- ure. St. Helens Ladies Discuss Missions Misses Mary and Grace Ayles Worth, Mrs. Mabel Stewart, Miss Etta Burns, Mrs, Burns Stewart, Mrs. Gordon Gibson; Mrs. Sam Robinson and Mrs. Wes Trimble attended the Maitland Presbyterial -.is Brussels on Tuesday. ,Mr. and Mrs. Glen Will and 'family of Leamington, visited Mr. and Mrs, Ernest Harris on Sunday. Reeve Harry Gowdy and Mrs. Gowdy attended the opening core- menies of the new court house at Goderich 'on Tuesday and the ban- quet, 1 ' Mr. and Mrs. Wes Underwood and Glen visited on Sunday in Tor- onto with Mr. and Mrs, Archie Gossiell. Mr. and Mrs, David Neilson and Elizabeth visited Mrs, L, Neilson in Victoria ,Hospital, London on Saturday. Mr. and Mrs, Norman Wade spent a few days last week visiting relatives iii St. John's Michigan, Mr. and Mts. T. V Edgar, Mrs. Glad Edgar and Mrs. Wellesley Strong attended the funeral of relative, Mr, Win, Fidget, at Ayr, on Saturday afternoon, Mr. and Mrs, tinier Witherow and family of Nbrmanby visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs, E, H. Strong, Mr. and Mrs. 'Thea. Short and Miss Myrtle Short accompanied Mr. Mid Mrs. Joe Earngey of Hanover to visit Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Short on Sunday, May 20th, Mr, and Mte. Stanley Thiderdown and Mr, and, !Vito. Gordon Under- down of Toronto were week-end guests of the Rev, P. E. and Mrs. Wiesen' and accompanied Mt. and Mrs, Russel! And Donald to ,St, Thomas On Sunday for the orditia,. tion Service. Mrs. Ted 'Newton, Miss Itia New- ton, Mrs. WCs Underwood and Mrs. nerald Oalbraith spent Friday In VIROXETER Mrs. Art Thompson was in .Lon, don one day Iffst weels to see her grancimother, who is a patient in Victoria Hospital having suffered ..pa.ricbreii.iten hip. She is Mrs« Carolina The play "Mr. Beane from Lima" was presented at Whiteehurekt on. Friday night, This group has three engagements coming up In the near future.. It . .ie something to be appreciated when a busy .doctor takes time out to. visit former patients. This js what happened last week when Stewart of Victoria Hospital, Loa, • dpn, who had assisted during sur- gery for Andy Gibson and Themes, Brown, patients at Victoria, came tp pay a friendly call. The Wroxeter group which will present oneshalf hour of the pag- eant' at Howick Centennial, held .a. rehearsal on Monday night in the town hall, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Montgom- ery, Toronto, spent the week-end at their home here. , Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Moffat and Marjorie and Mr and Mrs. George Seegrnillar of Kitchener spent the weeks end in Montreal, Mr, J. H, Wylie joined. Mrs. Wylie in Toronto over the week-end, They enjoyedunday. a trip to Niagara Falls on s Mrs, Frank Forster, Toronto, spent Sunday with her sister, Mrs. 0, S. MacNaughton, Mr. and Mrs. W, ft, Rae and sons, Douglas and Jack of Han- over, visited the 'former's mother on Sunday. Mrs. Rae accompanied them to Belgrave where they Spent the day with Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Wightman. Scott Hunter, who has been the Bank, of Commerce staff Strathroy for some years, has been transferred to Windsor and 'with Mrs. Hunter and little daughter, • Susan Jane, will take up residence there. ST. HELENS' The ladies are reminded of the meeting of the Women's -Institute this (Thursday) afternoon at 2 o'clock, Please note the change of time. This is Grandmother's Day and the ,prog'ram in the commun- ity hall will be in charge of Miss W. D. Rutherford. Roll , call, "A Canadian Woman • who became famous." vm Dr, W. C. MacGregor, of Chicago, spent a few days' with Mr. and Mrs. George Stuart. Mrs. George Stuart ls a patient in St. Joseph's Hospital, London. A host of friends hope for a speedy Boy Returns from Montreal Hospital FORDWICH—Master Robert As- kin, 13-yearsold son of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Askin returned to his home on 'Saturday from the Shrin- ers' Hospital in Montreal where he eightha months.sbeen confined • for the past Bobby has to return in about six weeks, to have the cast removed and his many friends Isere sincere- ly hope that his operations have been successful. C.G.1.11 , HOLDS FINAL MEETING OF SEASON FORDWICH—The last meeting for the year was held in the church parlors with an attendance of 23, The meeting opened with the Nat- ional Anthem, Lord's prayer, Pur- pose and answer, The minutes of the last meeting were read and adopted and it was moved that bills be paid. It was decided that the money left over from the year be sent to the Ont- ario Girls' Work Board. Mrs, C. Carswell and Mrs. H. Fetlock took care of the worship, service. ^Slides were enjoyed by the girls and lunch was served. The meeting closed with Taps. Auxiliary Members to, Attend Convention FORDWICH—The Ladies' Auxi- liary to Howick Legion 'held the May meeting in the Legion rooms with the president, Mrs. Earl Moore in charge. A letter was read from one of our soldiers at Westminster hospi- tal for a box received. It was de- cided that a carload of ladies would go to the convention at London instead of just one dele- gate. Committees were chosen to see about having a float for Howick Centennial. The mystery prize was won by Mrs. Kay Thompson and donated by Mrs. William McCann. Legion members joined the ladies 'for 'lunch and their zone com- mander spoke 'a few words: Igo You Have Names Of Howick Natives? 0 FORDWICH—A book containing a list of names of those who have received invitations to the Howick Centennial has been placed in the local post office. It is suggested that you check these names in case you may' know of someone who has not been sent an invita- tion. If anyone should happen to have addresses of people who have been omitted, please contact Toni Edgar Gerrie, MiSs Beatrice Wade or Mrs. Cecil Cooper, both of Fordwich. It is hoped that. any euch names Will be sent to one of these people while there is still time to send out Invitations. MECUM Mr, and Mrs. Robert Hail and Mrs. W, .1. Coulter, Wingham, were anniversary visitors at the home of Mr, and Mrs. John Craig. Mr.. and Mrs. John Turner anti Mr. and Mrs. Jas, Paterson, (if Kitchener, spent Monday last at the home of their brother, Albert Paterson. About 20 ladies attended the demonstration, held atOt! l li hie of Mrs. Clarence Ritchiee on Friday evening by Mrs. George Scott, of Wiitgh €tni. FORDWICH: Mr. and Mre. 'Norman Cooper ' • visited one day last week With the former's brother at Mount Hope. Mr. Anson_ Demerling left laSt week for Kirkfield, Ontario, where he will spend the stiMnser doing carpentry. Mr- and Mrs. George Baker spent last week visiting at Arkona and London with their son and ,datigh- ter. Mr. and Mrs. Orville Guy of ,Mit- chell visited one day last week at the home of Mr. and Mrs, Henry Howe. Miss Joan Demerling of London here, sen the week-end at. her home Mr. and Mrs. E-Harris of Wa- terloo visited, one day last week at the home of Mr, and gri. ROY- ' den Devitt, / , • Recent visitors with. Mr. arrct Mrs, Scott Clarkson were Mr. and Mre. Ken Heise of., Maple, Mr. Bill Rat- cliffe Mr. Dennis Russel of To oi - Monday visitorS , with, -Mr. and Mrs, Ira Schaefer Were Mis and Mrs. Bob Petznick and children, Mr. and Mrs, Don. Schaefer and family of Kitchener and ,IStr, and Mrs. George T'rethewey and, family of Stratford. Mr. Ronald Hartis of Libydrnin- st4r, Alta., called 0.. kiere on Monday, Mies had been attend,. ing an RCAF Association cohven- tion. in, Windsor part of last week. Mr. arid Mrs. Poug Wildfang of Toronto visited on. Sunday,With Mr. and Mrs. Roy Simmons. Mr, Everitt Cooper of Hamilton visited over the week-end with his parents, Mr: and Mrs. Cecil Copp- er. • Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Sotbern and Mr, John Floyd visited one day leit week with the latter's wife in1.1,on- don. Mr. and Mrs. Alex Wray of To- -onto are spending two weekeewith relativeS in the community. Sunday ,visitors with Mrs. Dora Ridley were Mr. and Mrs. Cecil' Lynn and Karen of Orangeville and Mr. and Mrs. Keith Ridley arid Terry Lee of London. The latter remained for a week's visit with her grandmother. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Strickler of Kitchener visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hibberd. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Graham' spent the week-end in London With Mr. and Mrs, Earl Baker and on Sunday attended the ordination service at Trinity Anglican !Church in St, Thomas, when their teeter, Rev. Franeis E. Russell Was or- dained ae a priest. Sunday guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs, Harvey NielDermitt were Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd moot., gomery of Wingham, Mr. and 1V:re. Jack Fitch and family and Mr. John Fitch of Behriore. Mr. and Mrs. Irwin Witmer and Mrs. Mary Siebert visited on Sint- clay with Mr. and Mrs. NotMan Dickert of Hanover. Mt. William Armstrong of Wing.- ham visited on Sunday With Mr. and Mrs, Nelson Armstrong, Mr. and Mrs, M. 0. Irvin Of (1-e- rie visited On Sunday with I'Vrrs, Jennie Viosure. Messrs. James Vittle, Mel Ali'nn, and Carl Ettinger attended the seine rally of the Canadian Legion held Sunday in Guelph. Birth rtmora,t,.111 Parnetetott tat oil Tuesday, May 22, 150, to Mr. and 'Ws, lack Riddell MOO OVVOIllibth Bride), O, -daughter,. gi —Central press pewee= The Brownies of I3atawa, Ont., are on the march to eollect $7,000 needed for an operation on the son of one of their former leaders. 'The boy, Tommy Alexander, %Mere from it rare heart defect and is to be operated on in Chicago. First contribution to the fund came from the Brownies themselves who doliate4 e $25.67 from their allowan ces. Rev. F. E. Russell Ordained Sunday GORRIE—The Rev. F.. E, Ruse . sell, rector. of Gorda Fordwich and Wrinseter was ordained to the priesthood of the Anglican Church by the. Rt, Rev. Geo. N. Luxton, Bishop of Huton, in Trinity Church, St. Thomas on Sunday morning. Six others were ordained as priests and four as deacons. Baby Barry Wood GORRIE—Graveside service was conducted on Wednesday, May 23, by the .Rev. W. J. V. Buchanan at the Gorrie Cemetery, for Barry Wood, Infant' son of Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Wood, who died on Tuesday at the Listowel Memorial Hospital. . - DOBBIN STILL IN DEMAND, EVEN ON MECHANIZED: FARMS Proof that bobbin Is atilt a Valuable, asset, Oven on highly.,mechanized. tarms,..is evidenced by the spirited bidding for farm horses at the au tiaras held eyerY: T,latiradny ateXttShallbr/ Ont. ,Panniers froth many parts of Ontario and Ouebee fleck to the horse 'ring, bidding about $100 for a good Work luirtei about dotible what . • titasetin it brought five years ago., the 0004 sale Were started by P. J. Steffiek, fi WeetWater. Week,. ,Smith who refused to beliereAhilt thirfiirni horse was on its way ont, This year the ing cattle and hogs,' grossed' et* iln each Week., on at ST. HELENS—Mrs. T. J. Tbdd was hostess for the May meeting Of the W.M,S. and the W.A. of the United Church when 14 ladies were present. The theme of the worship service for the W.M.S. conducted by Mrs. W. I. Miller ' was "The Holy Bible." Mrs,. Lorne ,Woods read the Scripture lesson; Mrs. E. W. Rice read of "The Bible Today" and Mrs. Alex Marche "The Mess Sage of the Bible." For the subjects "Facts and Fig- ures," Mrs, John Cameron told of the community missions 'East and Miss W, D. Rutherford of the In- dians;. Mrs. W. A. Miller read a .pciern. The treasurer reported that $47.'56 ':hadbeen forwayded to the ,Presbyterial treasurer this year. Mrs. Todd presided for the W.A. meeting, the theme of which was '"Kept by the Power of God, Won- Reverence and Adoration," Airs. Ride "read the Scripture less son and Mrs. Lorne Durnin the lesson thoughts. The treasurer re- ported $167.03 on hand and plans recovery. • Stratford; The Rev. F. E. Russell was in London last week attending the Ordinints' Retreat at Huron Col- lege, London. , Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Brown, of Beamsville, spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. Robert Graham and other relatives. Mrs, Bertha Plant is spending a collide of weeks with relatives in London. , Mrs. Minnie Irwin is ,visiting in Toronto. Miss Myrtle Short was in Tor- onto last Wednesday attending the funeral of her aunt, Mrs. John Short of Toronto, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Broad and family and Mrs. Louise Broad of Uxbridge spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs, Fred Feigel, Mrs. Louise Broad is remaining for a longer visit, Mr. and Mrs. Cam Edgar visited Mr„ and Mrs. Albert Bacon, Bel- grave, on Sunday. Beverley Ashton, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Ashton, Lucknow and granddaughter of Mr, and Mrs. .Hilt Ashton, Gorrie, was chosen "May Queen of. the Ball" at Luck- new District High School. Beverley Is also the granddaughter of Mr, and Mrs. Anson Ritttan, Mr, Wiri. Stinson, Detroit, and Mr. Sain Stinson, Canton, were re- cent visitors in the village. Mrs. Lida Balfour, Listowel, visits ed her untie, Mr. Harvey. Sperling and Miss JOOTI Snarling, Mr. and Mrs. Jas, Doig, Wrox- eter, Were guests of Mr. and Nits, Fred Hyndmari, on Sunday. Mt. and Mrs. ElWood Armitage, Whigham, were. Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Geo, Beattie. Mr. and 1Virs, deo, iltielseti and Jean visited Mrs. Effie MeCrapkin On Sunday-.