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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Clinton News Record, 1928-09-13, Page 2-5Ist Year. 'WITH vBICH IS INCOR ORATED T CLINTON NEW ERA N, �➢`�4'�, �AM}acJa tti/r', 31 THE ROANS PAPE [:Jfl ATTflACTItE OFF[RFIN 6E1110,, 11 AEJS AND PHO, IT II' SEETRflS MARK ECgSS FOVALUE Eve Princess Diamond—re dless of size—is care- 1y $?� • \�,������ fully selected by experts, foo its blue -white fire and yi.ro guury, fashionable white or green gold setting,s make every Princess Ringo beauty. Buyy aPrincess Diamond or Wedding Ming with implicit confidence. , narawteeil by a ei co. Limitsd Toronto ��/ �l ///j% P. ay. , DiamoodImponerf-: satah.1R77. V frl [—Coats a d resses For the Larger Figures As in former seasons, we have not forgotten the women who require garments in large + and outside sizes. It would surprise you to know the number of customers who have already made their selection for fall from our department. May we have the pleasure of also showing YOU our line? I R I r,re1•1•..-;..s "WE SELL THE BETTER GRADE TO BUILD THE BETTER TRADE." CLOTHES PRO LEM SOLVED There isn'ta clothing Manufacturer in the Country whose clothes will fit everybody,for each manufacturers' goods have distinct char- acterists of 'shaping, No argument is necessary to prove that the dealer who confines his lines to a one house product is seriously handicapped, We have our Clothing made by several of the best Manufactur- ing houses in the Country, These various makers draft their models on different ideas and we are thus enabled to give each man the shaping and style that suits him—that's where our variety of shape selecetions help you in getting correetly fitting garments, ,. Perhaps you have wondered why you have not been able to get garments to fit you properly—maybe the trouble is that you have been dealing with a "One -Maker" concern. If you've neaake bought clothes here we want you to see out Suits and Overcoats in the new patterns and colourings., den's Suits and Overcoats, $15.00, $18.00, $25.00 to .$35.00. Our Hat arid Cap Stock is now complete and we are showing a wonderful range for year selection in all the latest styles and color - legs. Men's Caps $1.09, $1.50, $2.00, $2.50, $3.00. Men's Hats $3.00, $3,95, $5.00, $6,00 and $7.5.0 THE M�RRISH CLOTHIN&:C01 dG if Square Defor Every Nlan . THE- MARKETS Wheat, $1.10, Barley, OOe to 65c. Oats, 35c to 40c. Buckwheat, 80o, Butter, 35c'to '37c. Live Hogs, $12.75. Eggs, 25e to 87c. EXETER W,NIS GAME Exeter baseball team gave the Clinton boys a preetty bad beating on their home diamond on Tuesday, in the finals for the Huron County championship, the scoge ,at the con- clusion of the game being. ' 18-3 in favor of the visitors. Consequently, Clinton is up against a rather heavy handicap when going to Exeter next week to play the return game. But'. the boys will do their bests anyway. Good luck to them. A LITTLE PARTING GIFT The Wesley -Willis W. A. met at the home of Miss Walls on Thursday afternoon Last, about sixty being pre- sent. resent. During the afternoon the presi- dent, Mrs. A. T. Cooper, read an ad-_ dress to Miss Watts, in view df her intended departure from town. and Mrs. J. Cuningliame, on behalf of the organization, presented her with a fountain pen. Miss Walls has been a very active. worker in Wesley -Willis church since coming to town and she will be much missed in the various organizations. DECORATION DAY Sunday was observed as Decoration Day by the local lodges of the I. O. 0, F. and Orangemen, and the very fine weather of Sunday brought out a large crowd. The members of the two Orders assembled at Library Park and marched . in- a body to the cemetery. The band did not aceompany them this year, as in years, but a large number of citizens of Own and vicinity turned out. The Rev. A. E. Doan of Ontario street United church gave the ad- dress, his theme being a man's res- ponsibility for his brother, and he spoke very •impressively and inter- estingly and was listened to with at- tention by the large number present, Several hymns were heartily sung and at the conclusion of the service the Orders former separately and proceeded with the decoration service. In many eases graves were decorated by both Orders. The cemetery looked very Wee, be- ing in excellent order and neatly - kept, '• and many plot -holders had gone out earlier and placed flowers, so that almost the whole cemetery was freshly decorated. DEATH OF JOSEPH COPP Joseph Copp, an esteemed citizen of Clinton, passed away at .Ms home on Saturday after but a short illness. On Labor Day Mr. Copp celebrated las seventy-ninth birthday and several members of his family were hone for the occasion. He seemed in good health and was looking this summer better than he had for sometime. But on Friday morning he took a bad turn and graduahy grew worse until a lit- tle after noon on Saturday, when he passed away. ,Ile was conscious up. to the end and ,able to converse with his family. Isis daughter, Miss Daisy, a graduate nurse, arrived from Toronto on Friday evening and nursed him tenderly until the end. Mr. Copp had had an, illness about four yearn ago and sines then had not been in the best of health, although able to be about until his last illness. The subject of this sketch wase native of Huron County, having been born at Harpurhey, and bad spent his whole life in the country having been a citizen of Clinton for many years. Ile worked a farm just over the rail- ways tracks until a few years ago and was also 'a skilled house painter, in earlier years having a number of men under him, and was eonsidered an ex- pert in his line. He was an athlete ho hie younger days, being the cham- pion high jumper ho this section. He had, of coarse, given up these ath- letic exercises during later .years but, he never lost his love for a good horse, of which he had owned' a num- ber in his time, some of them being prize winners at the big fairs; He Was a very kindly and compan- ionable man, quiet and unassuming, a devoted husband and father, fond of his friends and .held .inhigh ' esteem by his neighbors. He was a member. of St. Paul's church and a member of the Masonic Order, He is survived liy ,his wife and, a family of two sons and two daugh- ters: Dr. Clarence Copp, Mrs.' W. E. Greig and Miss Daisy Copp, R,N; Termite, and Dr. Foster Copp of La Jolla, Cal.. His eldest daughter, Ed- na, Mss. J. E. Doherty, died nine months ago. The funeral, which was in charge' of the Masons, took.place on Tuesday afternoon from the family residence, Isaac street, to St. Paul's church, thence to Clinton cemetery. The Rev. L. 0..Harrison conducted the service of the church at house and church and graveside, which was fol- lowed by the Masonic service. The pallbearers were brother -Masons a:nd old friends: Oliver Johnson. 'coder ieh, J. A. Ford, Dr. Slime, ? H. T. Rance, A, J. Holloway and Dr.' Evans.. Dr, Clarence Copp, Mrs. Greig and Miss Daisy Copp were here for the funeral. Dr, Foster 'Copp had only returned for California, after a visit home, about; "six -weeks ago.. Mx. and -Mrs. Adam' Foster of .Goderch were 'al;3o hirreifoi•'the fdiesrul.' HE FALL PAIR DATES Pall fair dates in surrounding centres ale as follows:., London. Now on. :Goderch: Sept 17-18-19. Seaforth; Sept 20-21. 'Bayfield: Sept 25-26.. Mitchell: Sept, 25-26. Wingham: Oct. 9-10.1 BROKE AN ARM Little Master Douglas, son of Mr, and Mrs. Frank: Andrews, had the` misfortune to fall"' downstairs on Sunday last, breaking his right arm near the shoulder. The little lad is bearing' his wounds like a soldier and it is hoped the broken' bone will knit quickly and leave no tropble behind. LITTLE LOCALS Mr, Jaelc Mtiteh is ;learning tele- graphy in the C. N. R. office' at the station. Mr. .A. Holmes, formerly of Clinton,' lineman at Goderich, has been <appointed :local manager of the Bell Telephone, Listowel, and has moved with his family to that town. Beginning on Monday, . Sept. 17h, the Clinton Public Library will re- sume winter hours. The Children's Story Hour will be observed each Saturday afternoon from two to three. GOOD KEEPNG. QUALITIES Mr. Barry Fitzsimmons ought to go 'into the •cold storage business. On Tuesday, Sept. lith, 1928, he gave The News -Record a couple of apples which were grown in 1927, which were sound and firm and. eatable, al- though, of course, not ':having the fine, juicy flavor which they had when put away last year. They were of the Salome 'variety and were pur- chased from Mr. C. B. Middleton of Goderich townshiplast fall. These few happened to be left in Mr. Fitz- simons cellar . and he came across' them the other day and was surprised to find them in such goed condition. There need be no doubt of the keep- ing quality of this variety of apple. A PRESENTATION A. happy little gathering was held at St. Paul's rectory yesterday even- ing when members of the choir, Sun• day school staff and the A. Y. P. A. met to present Miss Edna Wise, in view of her approaching marriage, with tokens of good will. During the evening the redor, Rev. L. C. Harrison, on behalf of the 'a- bove-mentioned organizations, presen- ted Miss Wise with a handsome sil- ver tea service and some pieces of flat silver, aoeompanying the presentation with warn words of appreciation of the young lady's activities in con- nection with the church and of good wishes for her future happiness. The prospective bridegroom, Mr, II. Clark, was present and on behalf of the recipient thanked the young people for their kinds words and beautiful gifts, Afterwards all repaired to the par- ish hall, where games and music were enjoyed for some hours, followed by the serving of refreshments, a very pleasant evening being spent,` AMONG TRE CHURCHES St. Paul's Church There will be a celebration of Holy Communion at half past eight bn Sun- day morning, Morning prayer at eleven, Sunday school will meet at two -thirty. . Evening prayer at seven. Presbyterian Church Servide morning and evening on Sunday. ' Minister from Toronto will preach at both services. The Sunday school will meet at 2.30. on 'Sunday. 7'he monthly meeting of the W. M. S. will be held its the Lecture room of the ehureh, on Wednesday afternoon, Sept. 19th, at three o'clock. Baptist Church Next Sunday services as usual. Subject ,for evening service will be "Lessons from the Swim," Rev. B. 13. +Gracie, pastor in charge. . There will be special singing by Quartette of Toronto Scotch Choir, Monday evening B. Y. P. U. will meet, Juniors at seven o'clock, seniors at eight, i , Ontario Street United Church Union Services with Wesley -Willis congregation, Rev. A. E. Doan in Charge. ' Fellowship meeting at ten o'clock. Minister's morning subject: "The Aran he .Might Have Been." .Ev- ening: "Life's Long Journey," Wes ley -Willis Sunday school meets after morning service.' Ontario street Sun- day school at two -thirty. Week, night services as usual. The annual Sunday school rally will'. be held on Sept. 23rd. Open session in. the ; auditorium' at half -past two. The eongregateen is planning for it's Golden Jubilee Services as fol- lows: Sunday, Sept. 30—Rev. T. Al- • bert Moore of Toronto; Monday, Oct, 1 ---Rev, C. J. Moorehouse; Wednes- day,` Oct. 3—Rev. T. Wesley, Cosens; Friday, Oct, 5 -Rev., 3. A. Agnew; Sunday, Oct. 7—Rev. T. W, Neal, To- ronto; Monday, Oct. 8th -Supper and. concert, The W. M. S. met in the church on Tuesday afternoon, a good' attendance being present. Mrs Hiles' 'group had.. charge of the program and the sub- ject studied was "Christian Steward- ship!' Mrs. Hiles gave a veryinspir- ational P ational address, a responsive scrip- ture reading was given, interspersed with appropriatehymns, and readings were given by Mrs. Miller, ll re. Kearns'; Mfrs. George Levis, • Mrs, 1r. B: Carter and ' arise Eleanor' ,Plu1n Nteel. LITTLE LOCALS The Clinton: Kiltie Baird will give a concert in Library Park 'at 'three o'clock ,on Sunday afternoon The new ' paving on the London road was completed on Tuesday and Contractor Ting and his gang havo gone to Midland. Many from town :tna vicinity are taking in the Western Pair 'at Lone. don this . week: Tho weather so far has been very favorable. According to the figures of the assessor Clinton has 365 children of school age. Ages from 5 to 8, 68; 8, 9, 10, 11, 12,, 13, 172; 14 and 15, 61; 16 and 17, 64. Mr, Harold Turner showed Tlie' News -Record a curiosity the other day in the shape of a Sienese -twin plum, twogood-sized, perfectly shaped plums, firmly joined together and having but one stem: The Hone and School CIub will meet at the home of Mrs. 1. C. dan- dier on Tuesday afternoon ' next, Sept. 18th; at four ' o'clock. The teachers of the C. C. I. . and Public school will be guests. Parents and all interested will be. welcome. The Wesley -Willis congregation, which has been worshipping with the Ontario street congregation since their church was burned in June, have secured the use of the town ball and will hold their services in it until their church is completed, commenc- ing on Sunday, Sept. 23rd, The School Fairs have started, Varna Leading off on Monday after- noon., . District Representative G R. Paterson and his staff will have a busy time from now until Oct. 5th, when Clinton's fair will finish the list. The Varna prize list will be found on another page of this issue. People You Know . Miss M. Judd visited Stratford friends over the week -end. Mrs. W. Ford. and Miss Foster have .been visiting their brother et Bay- field. Mrs. Tucker of Windsor has hen visiting her parents, Mr, and Mrs. J. E. Johnson. Mr. and Mrs. Rees Jenkins and Miss Ida walkinshaw attended London fair yesterday, Mrs. W. E. Greig and; Miss Daisy 'Copp, R.N., of Toronto are with their mother, •MSs. J. Copp, this week. Mr. Harold Langford has gone to Stratford, having accepted a posi- tion with. the' Bell Telephone Co,, there. Misses Irene Layton and. Hazel Popper are spending this week '.with their cousin, Miss . Gertrude Layton of London. Miss Washington, who has been vis- iting relatives at .Eighland Creek for the past month or se, has re- turned, Miss Gladys FleweIling has returned to her home in Fergus after a vis- it with her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. A. Lucas. Mr. and Mrs. Stewart Paisley and family of Toronto spent the week- end at the home of the fornier's mother in town. is .'and Mrs. R. Speen and Miss Kate, Morrison of Flemshg, Sask., were week -end guests at the home of Ma. and Mrs. A, J. Holloway, Mr. and Mrs. George Davis and sen; Kenneth, Miss Gladys Timms and; Mr. Campbell were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. A. Lucas on Sun- day, Mr. Dodds Rollaway, who has been spending' a'. holiday at the home of his parents, Mira and Mrs,' A: 3. Holloway, left the beginning of the week for Fleming, Seek. Bag1lield aj4lr. Harold Pollock of Toronto is the guest of Mrs..11. A. Stott. Mrs. Jas. Ferguson went to. Wing - ham last week to be with her sister, who is ill. Mrs. Chas. Edwards,; who has spent the summer at Miss Norah Ferguson's left on Thursday of last week for her home in Toronto. Mrs. Wm. Pease returned to Lon- don on Sunday after having visited her. son, Mr. John Pease. Mrs. R W. Bristol of Summit, N. J., and her father, Mr. C. C. 14l,others- head of Washington,.D.C.; arrived on Friday to occupy Miss M. E. Gairett's cottage during their vacation. Mir. Sydney Castle of the Canadian D''epartnental Stores, Ltd., at Brock- ville is spending his vacation: with his mother, Mrs, Martha Oastle, Mrs. S. E. Briggs, who has spent the season with Miss Norah Fergu- son, returned with her daughter, Mrs.. McLennan, to Toronto on Tuesday. Mrs. Chas. Plater and..babe," who have spent the past month with her parents, returned to Detroit on Fri- day. She eves ' aeeompanied by her sister Miss Annie McLeod, who in- tends to remain in Detroit. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Cameron and two children returned to Detroit` on Tuesday, after having spent several days with the former's-father. Messrs. H. K. Xing and Win. Par- ker. spent arker.spent' the week -end in the village On their return to Sarnia they were; accompanied .h3" :17rs. Kir.', Master Harold Atwood:, and Miss Gwen =Birt, Misses Ruth Jackson,' Ethel' Hogg sand Ruth Higgins of Clinton are boli daying at Mrs, T. A. Greig's cottage. Dr. and Mrs. N. B. Alexander and son, George of London spent -the week- end at their cottage, Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Mustard, Isobel; Sandy and 'Jean, left by -motor on Sunday for Jensen,' Florida, where they expect to spend the fall and winter months. Mrs.'Hodgins-and sons,Prof. Lloyd C. and Messrs. Cecil and Reginald Ilodgins arrived on Saturday to oc- cupy their cottage on The' Terrace. for a fortnight. They have lately returned from an Eupopean trip. Mr. and Mrs. W. II. Robinson and fainilY. of, London occupied ,their cot- tage over the week -end. Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Hamilton,Mrs. F.'V. Granger and, little daughter, re- turned to their homes in London on Mondayafter having spent' the sea- son in their cottage. - Mrs, E. N. Hart `and 'Miss Dorothy Hartand little Miss Jean: Lucas who' have spent the summer in their cot- tage, left`' on Monday for their home in London. Rev. and Mrs W. A. Townshend and family and Miss Mary Elliott of Bervie spent several days this week with their parents, Mr, and Mrs. T. H. Elliott. Miss JeanWoods Wo da left on Sunday for Galt to commence her teaching duties on the. -Galt. Public school staff. Mr. Thornton Mustard and son Don- ald of Toronto spent several days last week at their cottage. Miss Jessie Metcalf left on Satur- day to resume her duties on the staff of .the University of Detroit. Mrs. John Pearson and little sen returned hone on Friday last after' having visited in Toronto. Mr. and Mrs. Richmond Smith went to London on Tuesday to spend a couple of days at the Western Fair. Mr. Robt. Turner and son Bert oa Yale, Miels„ and daughter 'Mrs. Forbes and three children of Detroit, returned to their hones on Saturday after having visited Misses Mary and Ida and Tos. H. Reid. Miss Blakey and Mr.. Hoskell of De- troit are, the guests of Miss Mary Reid. Mrs. M. McKenzie, Miss C. IYI%Ken- zie and Mr. Donald McKenzie attend- ed the funeral of their cousin, the late Annie McKenzie'at•Hyde Park on Monday. Miss E. Downing returned to her home at Beachville on'Tuesday after having` supplied far Miss N. II. Car- rie, who .returned on Tuesday to re- sume her duties as principal of the Bayfield Public school. Mr., and :Mrs. McDonald: and little Bobby 5Vail spent several days this week with Mrs. McDonald's brother, Mr. Percy Weston, in, Kitchener. Mr. and Mrs. Rowse and Mr. and Mrs, Burroughs of Cleveland aro the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Sam; Cleave, Mr, Barr and Miss S. Barr of Londesboro were the guests of their sister, Mrs. Geo. King on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs.' Gray of Detroit.were the guests of Miss E. Cameron on Sunday. Miss Mildred Cameron; who visited her father for several weeks, return- ed toDetroitlast week.. - Mr. and Mrs, Barry, Martha and Loraine Barry returned to Detroit on Sunday after hawing spent :August in. Jewett's Grove. Mrs. H. A. Stott and Mr. J. O. Gold- thorpe spent several days last week in Detroit. Rev. Mr. Smith of Duff's church, Manna conducted the services in St. Andrew's United chureh on Sun- day last and will have charge on Sun- day next. Mrs. Win. Ford and Miss Annie Foster of Clinton returned totheir home on Tuesday after having visit- ed their brother, W. J. Foster: Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Kennedy and little daughter and Miss Gauutlett re- turned to their home in Toronto on Saturday after having spent the sea- son in Deer Locke. Perk. ••. Mr, and Mrs. W. P. Clement, Miss Betty Clement and Miss ; Peggy- Adams eggyAdams returned to Kitchener on Sun- day after having spent the summer in Jowett's Grove. Mr. Wm. L., Metcalf left on Tues- day for Badin, N. Carolina, after having spent his, vacation with his parents, Dr. and Mrs. Wm. F. Met calf.' ' Mir. Walter Westlake went to Tor- onto on Tuesday and returned with a Durant ear. Mr. and Mrs. E. Sturgeon and fam- ily have returned to the village after having attended the golden wedding of Mrs. Sturgeon's parents, Ilia, and MTS. S. D. Werner at Grand' Band,, Guests registered et the Ritz Hetet: Mr. R. L. Burke, London; ' Mn R. 'S. Cole, North Bay; Mr. E. W. Sherwood,. Woodstock; Mrs. J. N. Walson,,Brant- ford; Miss Vera Farrant, Chatham; Mr. W. J. Anderson,: London; Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Rowse, Cleveland; Mr, and Mrs, J. A. Burrows, Cleveland; Mr. and Mrs, WI. Parker, Milverton. .` Rayfield Fall Fair is to be held et Sept. 25th and 26th and promises to be bigger and better than ever; Miss Dorothy Stratton of Toronto was the guest_ of Miss Kathleen Orr at their suniiner home over the week- end Rev. E. L. William, who : w'as the guest of 1VIIrs. J. H. McLeod' for a couple of weeks, left on Thursday for his home in Cleveland. t T n illi � t o!rf $ Mille p r . Mr. Howard Trewartha was in Tor- onto for a 'few '.days last week •and` took in the big fair. • "'Mir. and Mrs.'.D, Tyndall are ,visit,,, ing thio weep with': -MIs'. and Mie.,Ise xt}et -Taylor 'at Loodols.. Varna Mr, J. E. Barnwell leaves today, Thursday for the west; Mr, harm well has a farm in Alberta and will go as far as Edmonton on a little trip through :the country: The annual School Fair was held on Monday last, bringing out a good at- tendango of the exhibitors and their parents,' especially the mothers, the fathers in a, good many cases, being too busy getting in the last of the har- vest to attend. The exhibit of baking; 1ineywork, vegetables and grain were all" of a high order--'ai d attractively arranged. •The list -of prizes will ,he found in another column, Londesboro Mrs. Mary A, Brown and Mrs. Frank Brown and little daughter, Miss Mary, of Cochrane have been visiting at the home of the former's brother, Mr. E. J. Crawford, for a time, leaving Tuesday afternoon last. We are- pleased to have Mrs. E. Bell in the village again after being away for four months. Mr. Harvey Jackson of Winnipeg has been calling on friends here, who were delighted a 'filed to see him again. Miss Sadie McCool of Ottawa is spending this week with her mother and sister. Mrs. James Elsley is this week vis- iting Westfield friends. Goderich Townshid On Monday, September 3, there passed away an old and -esteemed resi- dent of Goderich, in the person of Joseph Curry. Mr. Curry had been in poor health for the past year Deceased was born in Goderich town- ship on. May 26, 1843, and continued to farm here until about nineteen years ago, when he moved to Goder- ich. He was a member of the North' street United church. Besides his widow, one son, Mr. D. T, Curry, of town and three grandchildren, Mrs. McDougall, .Miss Marion Curry and Me. Arthur Curry, survive. The fun- eral was held on BIednesday after- noon from the residence, . Picton street, to Maitland cemetery. Rev. G, F. Clarke conducted the services and an appropriate solo' was sung by Mr. E. C. Belcher, accompanied by Miss Mary Clarice. The pallbearers were Messrs. John Hudie, of Goder- ich township, Frank Lansing, of Hut - lett, Arthur Cantelon, of Clinton, John Steep, harry Steep and P. W, Currie of Goderich, The. Voters' list for Goderich town- ship has been published and was post- ed up in the office of the municipal clerk, R. G. Thompson, on Monday last. There are 1088 voters in the township, 950 in part one, those who are entitled to vote at both municipal and parliamentry elections, 134 in parttwo, those entitled to vote in municipals elections only, and 104 in part three, those entitled to vote only in parliamentry elections. There are 407 persons in the list eligible to serve as jurors. Goderich township sehooI fair is being held today at Holmesvlle, Miss Macdougall of Seaforth has been visiting her cousin, Mrs. R. G. Thompson, returning home on Satur- day last. Auburn Rawest Thanksgiving services will be held in St. Mark's church on Sun- day, Sept. 16th, at ten -thirty in the morning and seven -thirty in the ev- ening. The special preacher for the day will be the Rev, I3. W. Snell, B.A., of St. Paul's church, Stratford. The service in Trinity church, Blyth, will be withdrawn on this occasion, Masses Lottie and Laura Jackson of Goderich' visited friends here on Sun- day last, Continuation school opened on Monday about twenty scholars.. Miss Grace Redmond as teacher. The former Lutheran church has been se- cured for the purpose. Quite a 'numberfrom here atten- ded London Fair this week. A few of them are: Mr. and Mrs. G. Tay- lor, Mr, Rex. Kylie, Mr. Thomas Johnston,. Mr, and Mrs, Geo. Sturdy, Ms. John Moulden. Mrs. Thomas Manning and daugh- ter of London are visiting with re- latives here. Miss Zetta Dyer of Toronto visit- ed with friends here last week. Mi. and Mrs. Ray Forme and family of Mitchell spent the week- end .at the home of Mr. Jas, Johnston. Bruce -field Mrs. Jas. Moodie visited friends in Goderich last week. Mr. and Mrs. George Swan and family are spending their holidays in Toronto. Mrs,.' Win. Rattenbury returned home this week after spending last week with friends in Goderich. Mr. and Mb. John Robb 6a Brus- sels visitd at the home of Alr, and_., Mas. Jas, Moodie and other friends in the village last week., ConstanCe The 'ea' M. -a meets Thursday, this afternoon, to quilt. Mr R bt Cla k ,has been oh the o r s sick, list for a few days. Quite al number attended the fun- eral of Mr. Nenl at Walton on Sun - ,day: - Mr, Leo. Stephenson now wears a broad, smile because his Wife' presen- ',ted, him with a baby-doy' on Saturday.