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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1926-3-11, Page 5CI THE EXETER T NMESarADVOCATE. it C 1 - terse CLINTON, ONTARIO Winter Term Opens, Tuesday, January 5, 1926 Our PRACTICAL BUSINESS TRAINING will fit you for zhg HIGHEST paid positions in the BUSINESS WORLD, where eo is always REWARDED in proportion tp the SERVICE rendered. -- COURSES -- STENOGRAPHIC, COMMERICAL SECRETARIAL Teachers, Civivl Service: and Special Coursea Special Classes for Hensall and, Exeter Students 4 weeks' additional time given to students on an 8 months' course. For InforivatioU�. apply to M. A. STONE MISS B. F. WARD, B. A. Com. Specialist, Vice Principal: Principal, Phos 1 RS v,URICH WINS MCDONELL CUP IN PLAY-OFF On Thursday evening last Zurich defeated Hensall on the former's ice 4-3. The game ' was, very even and many believe that the best team did. not win. Zurich , got a couple of their goals very easy, one shot from centre ice went up•over the lights, and fell into the Hensall net before anyone could see it, Weber, Hen - sail's goalie, played a real game and' was called on to stop several hard -,'-ones. ,The first period saw the score tied 1-1, the second 2-1 for Hensall, the third no score and the. fourth, 4-3 for Zurich, with Zurich. winning the round 8-5. Immediate- ly after the game the players lined np on the ice and the cup was pre sented to L. O'Brien, captain of the whiners by Mr. E. Bates, secretary of the league. The Hensall boys, are not downhearted, however, and: feel they have a good chance to take the cup next year. .HENSALL SCHOOL REPORT Names in order of merit. Sr. IV. Billy Joynt, Dorothy Little, Bertha Soldan, Marie Foster, Dorothy Hos-• ' kins, Albert Passmore, Ray Smele, Lillian Steacey, Russell Blackwell, Harold Munn, Mildred Smillie. Sr. IV Clare Zuelfe, Eldred Smith, R. Welsh, Lulu Lindenfield, Joyce' Scruton, Marion Sinclair, Edward Little. Sr. III—Mary Kenning, ° M. Workman, Irene Daters, Willie Ni- chol, Harold Foster, Grace Brack, Howard Hemphill, Willie Drum- ,,. mond, • , Gladys Passmore, Beryl Drummond, Mary Gillies, Albert Wolfe, Hazel Hudson, Edna Wolfe, Florence McDonnell, Irene Hoggarth Eleanor Skinner, Lizzie Bean. • Wm. McKay. teacher HOUSE FOR SALE Brick, two and one half storey, very conveniently located to Post Office and business section of town, In addition to this property there is also a vacant lot. The above prop- erty' is being offered at a low figure for immediate sale. The property referred to above is the former Hen- sall Methodist church parsonage. Immediate possession can be given. Forfurther particulars apply to J. W. ORTWEIN, Hensall, Ont. Wall Paper In the Latest Designs Prices from lac. to $1.50 PER ROLL HARDWOOD FLOORING LAID AND POLISI1ED g ster. J. Sang ,Hensall DR. R. P. L DOUGALL Ronor graduate of Faculty of liedicine, and Master of Science, adversity of Western Ontario. Member of College of Physicians Mad Surgeons of Ontario. Office two doors east of Post Office. (Mone 66 Residence 114 HENSALL, ONT AUCTIONEER OSCAR KLOPP Honor Graduate Carey Jones' Au- Mtion School, Special course taken in teetered Live Stock (all Breeds,) erehandise, Real Estate, Farm Plea, etc. Rates in keeping with lyrevailing prices. Satisfaction as - loured, writ0car r3 e Zurich Klopp, Zurich, or ir 1H gTEPINE ;lee, 'V Snatched dressed on both sides at SO PEF Me iS T� T TO STOCK T1BIS " WITH GOOD COAL MAIM nig OAN GET IT AT A LOW PRICE Hensall' Mrs. Cecil Simpson is visiting re- latives • in Barrie. Mr. Wm. Moore,• of London, was in town on Friday. :Miss Katie Scott is visiting rela- tives, in ,Palmerston. `.; Mr •Jas, Weslake, of Exeter, was in town- on Saturday. Mr. A. Whiteside, of Goderich 'was in to*n%on Thursday. Mr. Byron •Hicks, of Centralia, vis- ited`friends in town on'Suturday. Miss Grace Scarlet visited over the week -end at her home in Seaforth. :Miss Dorothy Welsh and Miss El- va Bolton spent Saturday in London. Iklr. 3. McDonnell received a ship- ment of tiew Chevrolet cars this week Mr. Carl Passmore and. Miss Zetta Passmore visited in Exeter on Mon- day Miss ,N. Carmichael, of Stratford, is visiting her mother in town this w.eek. ' - Mr. Isreal Lindenfield, of London, visited on Saturday with relatives in town.. Mr. Hugh McDonald left last week for Mitchell where he has secured a position. - Mr. John Mitchell is confined to his 'room with a severe attack of pneuiton'ia. Miss:Marion Cudmore, of• Homes- ville, Is 'visiting this week with Miss E. "Sliaddick. A.' CLATWORTH1 GRANTON Mr. Peppier of the Bank of Mon- tr_Qel yisited over -the Week—end with relatives at Hanover. Mr. MVIills, •of Toronto, High School inspector, was here inspecting the High School on Friday. Quite a number from here atten- ded -the sale of Mr. Wm. Elder, of Tuckersmith, on Tuesday. Mr. J. J., Merner, of, Seaforth spent a few days in town this week visiting relatives and friends. Mr. Tom, of Goderich, public school inspector, -was here inspect- ing the public schools on Monday. Postmaster Sutherland was in Exeter on Tuesday attending the funeral of the late H. K. Hyndman. The dance held in the Town Hall. on Friday evening last was largely attended and all report a jolly time. The Bell Telephone Co. have a number of men here at present re- pairing - pairing their lines and the telephones. Miss Marks, who has been visiting friends in town for the past month returned to her home in Brucefield on Tuesday. A number from Hensall and vic- inity attended the auction sale held at Caldweil's farm, on Thursday of. last week. Extra workmen were taken 'on by the C. N. R. this week to clear away the snow and ice along the line and in the yard here. Mr. Dan Beggs, of Steele Briggs -Seed Co., Toronto, is here this week getting the onions in shape for ship- ment in the spring. A number from here went to Ex- eter on Monday evening to enjoy an evening skate on the Exeter rink with the band in attendance. A boys junior hockey team came up from Exeter on Tuesday evening last for a game with our local jun- iors and were defeated 12 to 2. Messrs. Thos. Welsh, Norm. Cook, A. W. E. Hemphill, A. J. Flemming, and Robt. Bell took in the hockey match at London on Tuesday even- ing. Little Laurie Price, who under- went an operation in Seaforth Hos- pital a couple of weeks ago le recov- ering nicely and was brought home on Monday. Mr. Chas. McDonald is busy this week improving his home putting in hardwood floors, fire place and other improvements. The work is being done by Mr. Jas Sangster. Mr. J. Passmore was in London this week attending, the McClary Electrical Convention, he also took in the London-Peterboro hockey match, on Tuesday evening. The many friends of 1VIr. Robt. Morrison Will be glad to hear he is improving slightly from the bad ac- cident he met with last week from falling off his house 'While cleaning off the snow. The death occurred in Brucefield, on Sunday, March 7tli, of Duncan McDonald, aged 69 years. The fun- eral took piece from his late resi- dence on Wednesday, interment be- ing made in Baircl's Cemetery. The many friends here ref the late Dr. Hyiidnian of Exeter, were shack- ed to .hear of his sudden death at hie Koine. eii Saturday meriting A number from herd attended the fun- eral•on Tuesday afternoon, Mrs. Vermlyea of Toronto, spent several days last week with her fath- er, Mr. John Dinsdale. Mr. Dins - dale, who has suffered considerably of late, remains about the same. Mrs. 'Wm, Peart accompanied by her sister Miss Clarisa Mitchell left on Thursday for her home in Wis- consin, Miss Mitchell who has been in poor health all winter will spend some time with her sister out there. Miss Eleanor • Fisher, who some- time ago was appointed organist of the United church, took on her dut- ies on Sunday last. Owing to some breakage it was unable to use the organ and the church piano had to be used in this emergency.. A large crowd of hockey enthusi- ests listened in on Tuesday even- ing to the London-Peterboro final O. H. A. fixture at London. They were sorry to see London lose the round by "7•-5; although• they tied Pe- terhero on Tuesday evening 3-3. Mr. and Mrs. T. C. Joynt took their little boy, to a London hospital on Tuesday evening. The little fel- low ,took sick on .Monday afternpdn with a bad vomiting Spell., which • it seemed impossible to stop, so it was considered advisable to • take him to a hospital. Rev. Arthur Sinclair and family. moved up into their new home on Monday. The former Manse has been put into good condition, paper- ed and painted throughout, hard• wood floors put in and bath: The house Mr. Sinclair vacated is being put on the market for sale. The bad ice storm of Sunday night last nearly tied up the railway on Monday, all trains being late. The early morning train arrived here about 11 o'clock and did not get away again till the middle of the afternoon, owing to a snow plow be- ing off the track between Exeter and Centralia. On Monday evening next the" red side of the United church league will entertain the blue side. A good pro- gram is being put on after which lunch will be served and a social time spent. An executive meeting of the league was held on Monday evening last after the regular meet- ing of the league. It was decided to give $100 to Missions, $50 to the upkeep of the church and $10 to Mr. Smith,• caretaker of the church for the extra work and kindness during the contest, leaving a balance of $70 in tke bank. THURSDAY, MUCH e ool Da1nwaod Dr, H.H. Cowen, L. D. S. D. D. S. DENTAL SURGEON At office in Hartleib Block, Dash- wood, first three days of week and at office over the, Post Office, in Zurich. last three days of week. Rev. A. Kellerman, of Tavistock, spent a few days in town last week. Miss Rase Rader, of Detroit, is visiting at her home here. Mr. Percy Humble, of Sarnia, spent the week -end with Mrs. C. Finkbeiner. Among those who attended the funeral of late. Mrs. Hartleib were Mrs. 3. Smith, of Windsor; Misses Ferrol and Elizabeth Hartleib, of London; Mr. S; Tohn, of Big Rap- ids; Mr. Nichol, of Hickson and Mrs Nicholson, of London. 'The Young Peoples' League of the Evangelical Church are holding a St. Patrick's Social on Friday, Mer. 12th. Messrs. C. Gaiser and R. Callfas attended the hockey match at Lon- don on Tuesday evening. Mrs. J. W. Graybiel is visiting in Toronto. Dr. R. H. Taylor and Mr. J. W. Graybiel attended the funeral of the late Dr Hyndman at Exeter on Tues day. • Miss .Verna Birk, took first-class honors in the Primary theory exams. Miss Meyers, with honors in the El- ementary Piano exams, Toronto Con- servatory of lehisic, • CLANDEBOYE Mr. Thomas Grundy has recovered from a severe attack of pneumonia, and has gone to Ottawa, where he will reside with his daughter; Mrs. Burney. Miss Florence MeRann of the 1st concession of Biddulph is leaking a satisfactory recovery from a serious attack of blood -poisoning in her right arm and hand. Ross O'Neil, 2nd concession, Mc- Gillivray, is' still suffering from pneumonia, though now considered out of danger. ; Mrs. Oulette, of Tecumseh, is nur- sing her mother, Mrs. Mcllhargey of the village, who has'been ill for some time. Mrs. C. Sunner, of London, is the guest of her parents, Mr.,: and Mrs. E. Hodgson. Mrs. R. .R. Hodgins, is spending the winter with her daughter, hers. William Hardy, London township. The cemetery committee of St. James' church, Clandeboye, reports a successful. year, •$635 being raised for the endow1ent fund, which brings that fund to the • satisfactory sum -of.$2.200 ,..,The income for the 'Upkeep of the cemetery was $427:78' and . • expenditure:.$27.2.3 6, leaving the' substantial balance of $155.42 in the treasury. '•The committee is as follows: Rev. Ii . McGoun, chair- man; George Simpson, treasurer; Moore Cunningham, secretary; Esli Hodgson, president; Joseph Armit- age, caretaker;. las. McRann, Mich. Cunningham, John- Abbott, Eli Hod- gins. The auditors ',are, John Ab- bott and Esli Hodgson. ed church -held their regular month- ly meeting in the church basement on Thurs. afternoon, March 4th with the president in the chair. Interest- ing papers were given by Mrs. D. "Cantelon on America and China's Real Revolution; Mrs. Ballantyne on India and Mrs. E. McQueen on Japan. The topic was ably deliver- ed by Mrs. W. Dougall. An inter- esting poen, written by Miss Ida Coulter was read and enjoyed by all, also a letter of appreciation for kindness from Miss C. Mitchell was read, in which Miss Mitchell ex- pressed her thanks for the attention and kindness shown her during her recent illness. The meeting of the Young Peoples League of the United church was held on Monday evening. The meet- ing was in charge of Miss E. Mur- dock with the president, Miss Viola Higgins presiding. The meeting was opened with the singing of a hymn, ofter whch Miss Nellie Boyle led in prayer. The minutes of the last meeting were read by the sec- retary, Mr. Gerald Farquhar. The Bible lesson was read by Miss Grace Pepper. A piano duet by Misses Smillie and Pearl Elder, reading by Master Billie Glenn, reading by Mr. Peck, violin solo by master Glenn Slavin, solo by Mrs. Lee Hedden, instrumental by Miss Gladys Luker and the topic by.'VIiss Johnson were all greatly appreciated. On Monday evening last a hockey match was staged on the looal rink between Hensall and Tinkertown which the latter won 8-6. It was quite a game, George Brock and 3. Hudson holding down Tinkertown's defence while Scott Welsh minded their net, "Dinty" C. lvfoore started as referee but in the last period the fans thought he was favoring Tink- ertown, and carried him off. He was replaced by Mr. Flemming who fav- ored Hensall and was also carried off and the game ended with Al Bell re- fereeing. The game was real old time shiny and anything went, but the ice was bad and the players took numerous falls. At the close of the game C. Shaddick, captain for Tink- ertown was presented with a suitable trophy. GRANTON C. C. Powers, who has conducted a farm implement business here, has sold his property and business to Kenneth. McRoberts, son of C. W. McRoberts, local mill operator, for- merly of London. Mr. Powers has become interested in the amusement facilities of Lake Huron summer re- sorts, and, it is reported will devote his time to this work. As local hydro commissioner he has shown splendid efficiency and his depar- ture is regretted, Reconstruction of • the poultry hatchery of A, H. S.witser & Softs, which was destroyed by fire a little over a week ago has been rushed In spite of the cold weather and the plant is ready to begin batching op- erations right away. New inoubat: ors have been rushed from the man- ufacturers. Mr,. A. H, Switzer expressed his appreciation of the splendid efforts of the workmen em- ployed in rebuilding the plant so speedily. CREDITO W. M. S. Missionary Supper and Lecture s_ en -- Thurs. Eve., March 11 The Women's Missionary Auxil- iary of the United church, Crediton, will serve supper in the basement of the church. After supper a pro- gram will be given in the auditor- ium of the church. Musical selec- tions, etc., will be rendered and the pastor will give his lecture, "The MISTY FLATS," or "The Drifters of Life.". An hour of splendid enter- tainment, full of sense and non- sense. Come and enjoy yourself. ADMISSION: 500 for adults. 25e for children. CHISELHURST Miss Alexander, who has been a Missionary Nurse for two years in China, gave a very interesting lec- ture in the Chiselhurst United church on Tuesday evening under the aus- pices of the Ladies' Aid. Mr. Robert Cole had a successful sale of farm stock and implements last Wednesday, March the 3rd. Mr. Cole has rented his farm to Mr. Ed- gar Allen a neighbor who lives near by. Mr. and Mrs. Cole will still live on the farm. Mr. Lorne McNaughton has mov- ed on to the farm that he has rented ;from Mr. Win. Passmore on the Thames Road about one mile east of the Thames Road United church. Mr. Wm. Martin had a wood bee on Monday afternoon of this week and a dance on Tuesday evening. Everybody had a real good. time. Mr. Wm. McLaren and Mr,. Christ- ie, have gone to .Florida on business. We wish Mr. McLaren and Mr. Christie a pleasant trip to the land of sunshine. - Mr. G. T. Wren was in Stratford last week on jury duty, he visited also with his sister in St. Marys. Mr. Cecil Harris visted at his aunt's Mrs. John, Oke, of near Ex- eter, over the Week -end.' On next ,Sabbath morning the gos- pel message at the Evangelical church will be based on the subject "Churchanity" or "Christianity" and at the evening service the sub- ject under discussion will be "Pure Religion." The Senior Young Peoples' Leag- ue of the Evangelical church again. treated the audience to a special pro- gram last Friday evening. The meeting being in the form of a mus- ic program. Clara Moriock was in charge .. and discussed the topic, "Some great Hymn's ,of the Church." Irene Fahner read the Scripture les- son. Biographical sketches of some of the eminent musicians were then given, such as "Schubert," by Clara Oestricher; following this Beat trice Haist. played- "Schubert's Mo- ment Musical" as a solo.. "Handel" by Kathleen Moriock after which Mrs. Gordon Moriock sang a select- ion from "Handel's Messiah." He shall feed his flock like a shepherd. "Beethoven", by Royal Geiser. An interesting music contest brought the meeting to a close. Mrs. Jacob Geiser, of Shipka, is very ill at present, having been con- fined to her bed for about five weeks We hope she will have a speedy re- covery. A very successful Worker's Con- ference was held last Monday night at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Either. After the transaction of business a very dainty lunch was served. The orchestra furnished excellent music. Mrs. Daniel Finkbeiner has re- turned home • from London and re- ports that their son, Gordon Char- les who is still in the hospital is im- proving favorably. The bright little lad had to submit to a double oper- ation for mastoid. We are glad that his complete recovery will only be a matter of a short: time now. Mr. and Mrs. William Watson( spen a few gays wife. rn rornie a parets, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Heist. Mrs. Brown, of Apsley, Ont., who has been visiting Mr. and Mrs. John Bedford for a few days, has return- ed home. We are sorry to hear of the illness of Lois Orme who is quartined with Scarlet Fever. We wish her speedy recovery. A number of hockey fans from the village t ent to London on Tuesday evening to see the London-Peter- boro game. Zurich Miss Donella Ruby left for Strath.. roy, where she has accepted a posi- tion as milliner.. Mr. and Mrs. David Schnell, who visited friends 'here left for their home in Aberdeen, Sask. The death of Mrs, Maggie McCor- mick, a former well known resident of Zurich took place in Detroit, March 2nd. The remains were brought to the village and the fun- eral took place on Thursday morn- ing from the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wendel Smith to the. R. C. Cemetery for interment. Hay Tp. Road Supt. H. IL Neeb, attended the Road Supts'. Conven- tion at Toronto. Death came ,`suddenly to Samuel J. McLinchey, of Stephen Township early on Feb. 27th. Mr. McLinehey had been in his usual health on Fri- day and ate a' hearty supper. Later he complained of indigestion pains and. about 3 am.. these became so severe that a doctor was called. However, before he arrived Mr, Mc- Lincliey died. Ile is survived by one son. and one daughter, both of whoarl live with hint on the home - =dead, He was '64 years of age. Perhaps the easiest way to acquire a dominating' personality is to be born female, propriate lush song, sung by Miss Clara Oestrioher. A paper entitled "Canadian :A tithors," by: Mrs. Orme, proved :';very istructive and was apprei sled by all present.' A delightful i3 Patriek's lunch 'has then servedbyr.'the hostesses Mrs. C. Zwicher, Mrs. H. K, Either, Mrs., D. Maclsaac, Mrs. I. "X'oung and Mrs, J. W. Orme. ' Miss Grey, of Toronto, will start the course in Domestic Science, on Tuesday, March 16th, at 2:30 p.m. in the Institute rooms. All desir- ing to take the course hand in your name to Mrs. Dan Mclsaac or come to the first class. A very successful men's banquet was held in the- Institute Hall last Wednesday evening, about 70 men of the village being present. A very dainty supper was served. Mr. G. G. Maynard acted as toastmaster in his usual happy manner. After din- ner toasts were giver by the Clergy and others. The committee in charge are to be congratulated on the suc- cess. It was unanimously agreed, to make this a semi-annual affair. The last quarterly conference board of the Evangelical church was held last Thursday evening. Rev. H. A. -Kellerman, of Tavistock, dis- trict supt., was present and conduct- ed the meeting. The reports show- ed that all the departments of the local church are in very healthy con- dition. J. H. Holtzmann was elect- ed delegate to the annual conference and also as a candidate to ' General Conference to be held in the State of Pennsylvania this fall. Sunday, February 28th was ob- served as Temperance Sunday in the Evangelical Sunday school, and since all over the province a campaign is on for pledge signing, this was tak- en up also, and over 100 signed the pledge of total abstinence. The temperance people are realizing that if they want to hold their ground they must continue to educate .the young ; concerning the dangers of alcohol: `Habakkuk, the Prophet of Faith' 9th .in the series on "Paintings of the Prophets," will be the subject in the United Church next Sunday evening. Habakkuk Is the heretic of his day who refuses to be satis- fied with the theology of the past. He teaches the problem of why the righteous stiffer as none other had up until that time. Come and get acquainted With him. The March meeting of the Wo- men's Institute was held on the ev- ening of Tuesday, March 2nd, in the Institute Hall, Tho Vice -President.. Tr . H K. occupied h 14 s Either the chair The meeting opened with the sing- ing of the Institute Ode, after which the Lord's Prayer was repeated in unision. The Roll -Call was then re- sponded • to by the telling of Irish stories which were humorous, and then typical of the Emerald Isle. The talk on current events was tak- en by Mrs. T Trevethick, who spoke on "The 1+lxtermination of the Crew" After the general routine of busl- ness Miss Addie Gaisar gave a very complete and interesting paper on, "The Story of St, Patrick," A. pi- ano solo was much enjoyed played by Miss I3erilice Eiiber, also anap- HURONDALE The regular .meeting, of the Hur- ondale W. L was held on February 25th ,at the home o't. Mrs. G. Ether- ington, who kindly loaned her home owing to the illness of Mrs. 13. Case. It was arranged to hold a cooking sale in Exeter on April 10th. A very interesting 'debate was given, resolved that "Social efficiency is a greater asset to the home maker of to -day than is a practical education in the art df house management." The affirmative was taken by Misses Maud Millar, and Myrtle Pym, the negative by' ,Misses ` Jennie Strang and Dorothy Armstrong, The judg- es deci4ed 'iii" favor of the affirma- tive. Readings "were' given by Miss H. Keddy and Mids. A. Jeffrey, The meeting closed 'after which lunch was served. The -next meeting will be held at the"iionie of Mrs. B. Case. Roll Call. A beautiful'thought from poetry. ' ` Cen ralia The regular monthly meeting of the Ladies' Aid eases held last Thurs- day afternoon' iii,'the school room of the, church: `. 'The president, Mrs. W. Parsons presided. After a successful business meeting' lunch was served by Mrs. N • Baket'and Mrs. W. Bow- den. ne- Miss I1 eneBird,',; of -London, spent en the week kd:'with her cousin Miss Wanda WUi1s. ' Miss .Kett Teen hicks; of Victoria Hospital, London,"spent 'the week- end -with heiee parents, Mr-. and Mrs. A. Hicks Profound jregret was felt in the village• over the death of Dr. Hynd- man, of Exeter. Early Monday morning the sncw plow on a trip" north ran off the track about a 'mile and a quarter from Centralia. ,Fortunately none of the crew' eiv!ere hitt. '-The regular morning trains were unable to pass through the wreck' until after one o'clock in the afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Wilson;', visited with Mr. and Mrs. Allen Jaques, on Sun- day. Mr. and'hirs;:;Albert Duffield vis- ited with Mr. and Mrs. Shipley, of Lucan over ,the week-enl. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Morley and son Billy spent a few days with Mr. and Mrs.-Melvin.,Denn and Mr. and Mrs. Sliervilie, *London Tp. last week. Miss Lacerna.Haeness spent a few days last 'eiid : t. e' guest 'of 'Miss - Elva Morley..: Mr. and Mree Bruce Jones treated a number ofithe,friends to an oyster supper on Wednesday evening. All report a yea.'y good time. A number :from herespent a very pleasant• ;time at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Arkspy. on Monday evening. Mr. Mervin Johnston. visited with Mr. and Mrs. Earl Johnston, of Zion over the week -end; 1Yrrs. Arthur Francis of Stephen, is spending a,few days with her Sent Mr, Ray Francis. Miss Verna Brock and Mr. toy' Brock spent the week -end with rela- tives in St. Marys, Mr, and Mrs, Clarence Fletcher'' visited with. Mr, and Mrs, Fred Davis of Saintsbury, on Thursday, THAMES ROAD Miss Rhein, Pollen, of Mitchell, spent the week -end at her home. Mr. Dave McNicol, of Toronto, visited his mother Mrs. Jane MoNieo),: over the week -end. This is the second week of the nursing courses being held at the home of Mrs. Wm.. Glenn, under the auspices of the Hurondaie Institute and are well attended for a rural community and considering the con- dition of the roads. Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Penhale enter- tained a number of their friends and neighbors to a euchre and dance on Friday evening. The W. M. S. meeting was held at the home of Mrs. Goliings on Thurs- day, The meeting was in charge of !Miss Monteith, the president being absent through illness. A paper on Japan was given by Mrs. John Cann, which was very interesting, also a reading by Mrs. Fenwick, entitled "Speaking to the King." It was 'de- cided to invite Mrs. (Dr,) McCrae of London for the evening service of March 2 Sth, to give an address. Mrs. Little visited with: Mr. and. Mrs. J. W. Hackney last week. A U.F.O. meeting was held at the hall, Farquhar on Tuesday, the speaker being Mr. J. J. Morrison. The attendance was not as large as might have been expected, but those present reported a very interesting meeting. Miss B. Gollings has taken a pos- ition in St. Marys. ELIMVILLE Mrs. S. J. Pym and Miss Edna have been on the sick list. Rev. A. E. Johns was at Anderson Appointment last a Sunday taking charge of the services in that church Rev. Ridout, of Toronto, preach- ed a splendid sermon on Missionary work on February 28th in this church. A subscription -was taken up after the service for the Mission Fund. Mr. and Mrs. W. Edwards, of Sask atoon are visiting their' daughter Mrs. Edward Johns. The Mission Band of this church. are preparing for an evening's en- tertainment on Friday, March' 19th, Rev. A. E. Johns will give an illus- tated lecture and members of the. ed 1 _ive'songs,,recit The funeral' of. Stewart Wilburt McFalls, who . died on Wednesday afternoon ' at his : home on concession 2, of Biddulph, following an illness of only nine days, was held Friday afternoon , to the Nursery Cemetery Mooresville. Mr. McFalls, who was in his 51st year, was the son of Robert McFalls and was born and lived all his life on the farm where he died. .He.es survived by his wid- ow, who was formerly 11Riss Jen- nie Cooper, two daughters, Mrs. Garnet Flynn and Miss Madeline at " home; his father;,,who is now 84 years of age; two brothers, Marshall of Lucan and James of Bryanston, and one sister, Mrs. Andrew Maguire of McGillivray. Khiva Wedding bells will soon be ring- ing near Khiva. Mrs. M. Hewlett, of Exeter, is vis- iting at present with Mr. and Mrs. D. Lippert. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Stade spent a day last week with Mr. and Mrs. L. Rader, Town Line. Mr. Gordon Miller, of Zurich, vis- ited Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Ziller a few days last week. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Witzei spent Monday with Mr. and Mrs. E. Lam- port, of Crediton. Miss L. Turnbull spent Thursday evening with Mr. and Mrs. D. Lip- pert. The Shipka Club have got in a car load of good cedar posts. as* *** *•s * * Maybe these super -six, high-power- ed costly autos should have horns that sneer. ations, etc. The many friends of the late Dr. Hyndman in this vicinity Mere shocked to hear of his very sudden death on Saturday morning last and extend their sympathy to the be- reaved. The Young Peoles' League were at Main St. church last Tuesday ev- ening and put up the program. They report a very enjoyable time. Mrs. Webber from the West is vis- itig at the home of her father Mr. Robert Woods. Mr. Samuel Horne is quite ill at the home of his son, Mr. Wes. Horne Last Sunday four new members were received into the church at the morning service. Miss Mildred • Bell, is spending a week at her home here. Mr. Garnet Miner's the brick ers had a bee on y Moeda last to era home from Exeter for his new house that he intends building this summer. The roads became quite heavy during the afternoon the had some difficul- ty in getting along with their loads. There has been a great deal of sickness in our neighborhood, espec- ially amongst the children, there being few who have not been eon - fined to the house with the Cold some form. Mr. Harry Mnrch has engaged to work for Mr. Harvey .Perkins. ITSBORNE .it HERBERT MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY Head O11$ce, Farquhar, Oat. President, JOHN ALLISON Vice -President, JAS. 'McKENZIE DIRECTORS THOS. RYAN SIMON DOW ROBT. NORRIS, WM. BROCK AGENTS JOHN ESSIJRY, Centrafa, Agent for. Usborne and Biddulph. OLIVER HARRIS, Munro, Ageit foi Ribbert, Fullarton aad Logan. W. A. TURNBULL Secretary -Treasurer Box 98 Exeter, Ontario, GLADMAE & STAT ITBY Solleitdrs, Exeter. "igr" s` yw K i.. p 1 , r� tance y e. 5 away,"..les and ever see customeirs" •--Writcs a itar'dwarc 11Ierchant , ,i°sell ii"h3) take �; week to eus'toiners who ca -n be sold arta morning --ley Long Di.sttzntce