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BRUCEF TELrp
"V:iusitors at the home of Mrs, Jane
amieson, last week: Mr: Stephenson
of Walton; also, her nice and nephew
alar..,and ,Mrs: McGinnis of Goderich;
:Dr. •Wn. <Swan of Hamilton' is vis-
dting at ethel home. sof his:father this
ane,ek.
Mrs. Emma McDonald and daughter,
Marguerete of Kippen and Mrs. W.
Elliot and daughter, Kathleen' R.N.,
started a motor trip to Winnipeg.
Last week Mr. and Mrs. John Cor-
nish attended the silver wedding an-
ineettyary of Mr. Cornish's cousin in.
Sarnia. I
TUCKERSMITH
Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Coie and fam-
ily of 'Goderich township visited 'the
lady's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Gifford
Crich on Sunday,
Miss" Sadio and Mr. M. Ball visit-
ed with Lambeth friends on
Sunday.
We aro sorry to report that -Y both
Mr. L. Tebbutt and Mr. Gifford Crich
are under the doctor's care. We wish
for them_ a speedy recovery,
Mrs. R. Fear and Mrs. J. Landes -
borough attended the trousseau tea
at .the home of Muss Mildred Sperling
on Tuesday.
HAYFIELD
Miss Evelyn Gemeinh'ardt is spend-
ig a few days in Goderich this week.,
Miss Peggy and Master Buddy
Burt, who spent the Easter vacation
with her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs.
F. W. Baker, returned to their home
in London on Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Mustard
have returned to Toronto after hav-
ing- spent the Easter week at the
Mustard cottage. ,
Miss Elva Dewar, rwho spent the
Easter vacation with her parents, Mr.
and Mrs, David Dewar, returned to
Toronto -on Saturday. •
Mrs. L. B. Smith and two children'
returned to their home in London oat:
Sunday after having spent 'the week
with. her parents, Mr. and Mrs. C.
W. Parker.
Miss A. M. Stirling is visiting her
sister, Mrs. Hugh McLaren, in Port
Elgin.
Mr. .and Mrs. W. E. Buchan and
Master Ewing left on Thursday of
last week for their home in Lloyd-
minster, Sauk., after having 'spent a
week with the former's sister, Mrs.
N. W. Woods.
-Me. James Atwood of Detroit vis-
ited with Ills sister, Mrs. A. Dutot,
over, the weekend.
Ms's. Harald' King returnecj to her
home in Sarnia on Sunday after hav-
ing spent the week with her parents,
Mr. and Mrs. Chas• W. Parker,
Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Jowett, who
have spent the winter at Ft. Lauder-
dale, Fla., returned to their home in
the village on Monday.
Mrs. W. E, Buchan of Dunnville
waa, the guest of her sister-in-law,
Mrs. N. W. Wood.", over the weekend,
Mr. and Mrs. J. Ferguson of Lon-
don visited the former's another, Mrs.
M. Ferguson.
Mr, 3, Cameron and son, Evan, re-
tained to Toronto. on Sunday after
having spent a week at their cottage
on the Blue Water Highway.
Mr. and Mrs, Wm, Robinson and
son, Walter of London spent several
days last week at their cottage in
the village.
"Aunt Minnie from Minnesota," the
play presented by the Goshen Young
People in the Town Hall on Friday
evening under. the auspices of the
United Church W. A. was very well
received by a large audience, The
players all took their pasts well and
kept the audience laughing. The play
centred around Aunt Minnie who was
the outstanding character in the cast,
It was directed by Rev. Peters of
Varna who in his remarks pointed
out what had recently been accomp-
lished by Rural players( in the Drama
League Festival.
The annual Masquerade Carnival
held under the auspices ,of the Bay-
field Agricultural Society in the
Town Hall on Wednesday evening or
last week was very well attended.
The hall was tastefully decorated in
streamers of Easter colors. The Presi-
dent, Wm. Sparks, welcomed those
present after ivhich the judging took
place. The judges, Misses M. Miller
and Jessie Metcalf and Jas. A. Cam-
eron, made theewer& as follows:
Ladies fancy, 1, Mrs. R. H ,F. Gaird-
ner (flower girl), 2, Misses Theda
Watson and Vera Wild (Pierouettes);
Gents fancy, 1, Carl Diehl (Master of
the Hounds), 2, Helen Sturgeon,( Dr.
Quack);. Ladies comic, 1, Lillian El-
liott (Squaw), 2, Mrs. L. Makin,
(Two -in -One); Gents comic, 1, Jimmy
Sturgeon (Lazy Palmer), 2, Jeanne
Dunn (comic man); Girls costume,
1, Joyce McCrae (Dutch girl), 2,
Gloria Westlake (amber lampshade);
Boys costume, 1, Ted Middletoi.
(Jack), 2, Gerald Frentlin (Jill).. The
prize for the best old-fashioned waltz
went to Mr, and Mrs. Wilmer Reid,
The Little Dance Band played for the
dancing: Refreshments were served
by the ladies committee.
One of those old-fashioned run -a
ways was staged in Bayfield on Tues-
day afternoon. Such a thing, no doubt,,
a frequent happening in the olden
days but now the motor accident has
taken its place. At any rate, Mail
Courier Leslie. Elliott's marc had had
an Easter holiday and she was, to
use ,the correct. sterna ;feeling her
oats. Just as he was untying her in
front of the Post Office, she became
frisky and broke . away from giro.
Over went buggy; out went mail box,
seat, rug, etc., on Main street. The
buggy righted itself again; the mare
kicked herself free and away she
went! An attempt was made to catch
her in the Square but she eluded her
would-be captors, peeked at ahem
Pram 'a -round trees and kicked at the
tree. Harold Brandon made an at-
tempt to head her off with his car
but she showed him her heels and
he couldn't get ahead of her -- she
was free! Finally Lloyd Scotehmer
captured her on the Brensonu Line
and brought her. home, Her little lark
was short-lived for Leslie Elliott bor-
rowedyanather buggy ,and vowed that
since ;she could show such speed she'd
make up 'for lost time' on' the Mail
Route that day.
AUBURN ,
Mr. and Mrs, yp, T. Robison spent
Sunday with the latter's mother, Mrs.
A. McCool of Clnitosi.
Mr. Jack Wen wasa recent Tor-
onto visitor.
Mr. and Mrs. John, Thompson of
Donnybrook spent Saturday with Mr.
and Mis. Wm, Thompson.
There are several cases of mumps
in this district.
Mr. and Mrs. ,John Cowan, Mrs.
Wm. Ruddy and Lewis Ruddy attend-
ed the funeral of Miss Sarah Irwin
of -East Wawanosh. '
Miss Marjory Weir returned to
her' Noire here on. Sunday ' after a
Week's visit in Strathray,
' Mrs, Jasnes Howitt has returned to
her home here after spending the
winter with her daughter, Mrs. J.
P. Manning of Londesbora and Mrs,
Hugh Chesney of Seaforth.
To, show their appreciation for her
long and faithful services as organ-
ist of Knox` United Church, the ses-
sion of the church presented Miss
Sadiel Carter. with: a silver flower
basket filled with flowers at the
morning service on Sunday. Mr. C.
Straughan read the address and Mr.
Wm. Anderson presented the gift.
Miss. Carter resigned recently after.
having been organist for 23 years.
Misses Annie and Margaret Weir.
of Strathroy were recent visitors with
their brother, Dr. B. C. Weir.
.Mrs. John McKnight is visiting Mr,
and Mrs. Lloyd Ferguson of Clinton.
Mrs. Wesley Bradnock, Misses
Beryl and Dorothy Wilson were- re -
visitors at London.
Mr. Gordon Murray was a Strat-
ford visitor on Friday.
Misses Minnie and Elsie Snell, who
occupied Mrs..Jas. Howitt's house
during the winter, have returned to
their home in East Wawanosh,
• Mr. and Mrs. William Haggitt have
moved in with Mr. and Mrs. Joseph
Carter, Mrs. 'Haggitt's parents, who
we regret to report are both in poor.
health.
The W.M.S. of Knox Presbyterian
Church held their Easter Thankoffer-
ing in the church basement last
Thursday with the president, Mrs.
ILarwson in charge. The scripture les-
son was read responsively. Readings
were given by Misses Beryl Wilson,
Bernice Lawson and Mrs. Fred Ross,
Mrs. •Falmer Dawson favored with a
solo. Mrs. Lawson brought the Easter
Message. Mrs. Wood led in prayer,
The May meeting will be held in the
basement of the church when sono
quilts will be quilted., The meeting
was closed with prayer, after which
a dainty lunch was served by Mrs.
Lawson, Mrs. Stoltz and Mrs. Daer,
On Friday evening the Junior Bible
Class of Knox United Church held a
social evening in the church whets
twenty members of the class were
present. Ralph D, Munro was chair-
man and the following program was
presented: sing -song with Mrs. Wm.
Craig at the piano; solo by Eail
Wightman; reading by Mrs. Murray;
speeches by William Straughan and
Bert Marsh; reading by 'Mrs. II. C.
Wilson.. Mrs. Sidney McClinchey, fav-
ored with a piano instrumental, and
Mrs. Earl Wightinan conducted
games.
A acception was held in the For-
ester's Hall on Wednesday evening
for . Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Brown,
(Rita Beadle) who were recently
snarried, The early part of the even-
ing was spent in cards and dancing.
Following lunch, Mr. and Mns. Brown
were. called to the platform and an
address was read by Miss Betty As-
quith and a purse of money was pre-
sented by Miss Laura • Phillip on be-
half of the community and the Angli-;
cm church, Mr. Brown in a few web
chosen words thanked his many
friends for thein kindness. A short
program was given which included
readings by Mrs. Wm.. Haggitt and
vocal duets by Misses Betty and Ila
Craig. Music for the dancing ivies sup-
plied by Mr, -Bruce of Blyth, Mrs.
William Haggitt . and Miss Helen
Shaw.
Tlie Home -Making Club sponsored
by the local Woman's Institute held
their first meeting at the home of
Mays. Wesley Bradnocic, who is , the
class leader.' The purpose of the class
is to teach tlie girls how to make
Bright attire.
ST. HELENS
Rev. H, M. Wright and family are
spending the week with friends in
Leamington.
Miss Kathleen Gardiner of Ashfield
visited her aunt, Mrs. Lorne Woods
hist week. Her grandmother, Mrs,
John Helen, accompaniedher home
for a few days.
Mr, Robinson Woods received word
recently of the death of his brother,
John Woods in Melfort, Sask., on
April let. --Deceased' was in his 79th
year.
Miss. W, 1, Rutheford of Kirkland'
Lake, Miss' Irene. Woods of Water-
loo, Miss Dorothy Webster, London,
Miss Zilda Webster` and Doreen of
Toronto, have all returned to their
respective schools again.
Rev. Mr. Wilson from Auburn con-
ducted the services in St. Helen's
United Church last Sunday evening.
Rev. II. M. Wright is expected to
again resume services after his ill-
ness.
to the esteem and respect in which
the esteemed young lady . was held,
Interment took place in Maitland
Cemetery, Goderich,
Mrs. Elwin Munro, mother of Lena
was doubly afflicted having received
word of the death of her mother who
Passed away following a stroke. Her
funeral was held the same day as
Lena's.
B. Y. P. U.
The regular monthly meeting of
the B.Y.P.U. was held in the church
basement Sunday night with Lloyd
and Marjorie Johnston in charge.
Isobel Rollinson read the scripture
and Earl Raithby led in. prayer, Royce
Phillips sang a solo. Readings were
given by Mrs, Earl Raithby, Marjorie
Johnston and Stanley McNall, Marie
Raithby and Elaine Johnston sang a
duet. Donald Ross gave the topic. A.
lads quartette composed of Mrs.
John McI{night, Mrs. Chas. Howson,
Mrs.' Win. Haggitt and Mrs. Earl
Raithby sang. The meeting• was
brought to a close by the repeating
of the Mizpah benediction.
Death of Mrs. Coupland
Friends here received word of the
death of Mrs. Mary Ellen Coupland,
widow of Rev. Thomas-Coupland, who
died suddenly in St. Joseph's, London
on Tuesday. Death was due to a
heart attack which she suffered at
her hone on Monday night. She had
enjoyed gpod health until Monday, as
she had attended church Sunday
morning. Mrs. Courtland had resided
in London for 20 years. Her husband
was formerly minister in the Metho-
dist church here some 33 years ago,
Mrs. Coupland was an active member
of Metropolitan United Church. Sur-
viving are 2 sons, Jonathan of Wat-
ford; Winfred of Winnipeg; three
daughters, Mrs. D. L. Patterson of
Lethbridge;. Mrs. Geo. Hardie of
Stevely, Alta.; and Mrs, Frank Tad-
lor of London. The funeral was held
from the Oatnan Funeral Home
on Saturday afternoon, the funeral
being conducted: by Rev. Dr., W. E.
MacNevin. The pallbearers were six
Unitech Church Clergymen. Interment
was in Mount Pleasant Cemetery,
London,
Many friends of this district join
in congratulating Mr. and Airs. Will-
iam Patterson of .13th concession of
Hullett who reoently celebrated their
55th wedding anniversary. It was
quietly observed as Mr. and Mrs. Pat-
terson are not in the best of health.
Mr. Patterson was born on the 13th
concession of Hallett on the farm
where his son, Ernest now lives. Mrs.
Patterson was born in Godoriclt town-
ship. Both were educated at No. 9
lsehooi Hullett, and now their grand-
children are attending in the same
section, The wedding of 55 years ago
took place at the home of the bride's
parents and was conducted by Rev.
Mr, Sanderson of Benniller Chureh.
Five children blessed this union: Mrs.
Harold Sprung (Rachael) . of 11th
concession Hullett; Mrs. Clarence
Cox (Olive) of Whitechurch; Mrs.
Alex Manning (Mary) of Belgrave;
Ernest on the homestead, and Nel-
son, 3rd' concession. of East. Wawan-
osh. '
The Woman's Institute met in the
Forester's Hall on Taesday with the
Death of Alexia Munro president, Mrs. Edgar . Lawson in
charge. The meeting. was opened by
Mr, Ralph Munro received the sad singing the "Ode" and "repeating the
news on Thursday morning of the Lord's prayer in unison. Mrs, Wesley
death of Inciniece, Aloha (Lena) Bradnoek gave a " demonstration on
Munro," who passed away in the making a bound buttonhole. Mrs.
Guelph Hospital early Thursday Maitland Allen, Mrs. Wm. Craig and
morning. She had an attack of the Betty. Craig favored with a number.
'flu about ten days ago .and Scarlet Mrs. Alfred Nesbit gave a splendid
Fever developed which resulted in her paper on "Old Time Observances in
death. Lena was the elder daughter the Old Land." The Roll Call . was
of Mr. and Mrs. Elwin Munro and answered by "Say, Sing or Pay." The
was born in Souris, Man., about 20 eleetion of officers took place as fon
years ago. About sixteen years ago lows: Hon. President, Mrs. Jas.
she came with her parents to Aub- Woods; President, Mrs. . Edgar Law-
ton and shortly after moved to Blyth. son; 1st vice -President, Mrs. H. Mog-
She received her education" at Blyth ridge; 2nd vice -President, Mrs. J. J.
Public and Continuation School and Wilson; secretary -Treasures, • Miss
Clinton Collegiate. Sho was a member Margaret King; DiSitrict Director,
of the United' Church and a greet Mrs. Fred Ross; Press Secretary,
worker in the Sunday School. Lena Mrs. Fred Ross; Pianists, Mrs. R. J.
was a bright lovable girl and a gen- Philips, Mise Sadie Carter, Mrs. W.
eral favorite with everyone. Two Craig; Visiting Corn., Mr's. Wesley
Years ago she moved with her par- ;Bradnocic and Mrs. E. Phillips; .Pro-
ent(s to Olrengeville and about six gram Cam., Mrs. 0. E. Erratt, Mrs.
months later entered training in Cordon Taylor, Miss Josephine Weir
Guelph hospital. Besides her parents and Mrs. Howson; Directors, Mrs.
she is survived by one brother, Dun- Geo. Sturdy, Mrs. J. J. Robertson,
can of Seaforth anchone sister, Alma' Mis. Stoltz, Mrs. Ross, Mrs. Earl
of Orangeville. The funeral which Raithby; Auditors, Mis. John Themp-
was private was , held Thursday af- son and Miss Viola Thompson. The
ter•noon. A short service was held singing of the National :Anthem
;at graveside and was, conducted by brought the meeting to a close after
llev. II, C, Wilson ,of Knox United. which a dainty lunch; was served by
Church, Auburn. The large number Mrs.. H. C. Wilson, Mrs, Harry Arm
d£ floral tributes 'were 'silent tributes strops and Mrs. Wm. Anderson.
MRS. ROBERT WELSH and. Wilbur A., of .Stanley. One son,
It was with deep regret that Clin- D, Lorne, .predeceased his parents,
ton citizens learned of the death of Also .surviving are four" grandchild -
Jane Johnston, we. of esren; Mrs. Kenne'Harer, '
iff RobertWlht1k P , New
who died at her King, street home on York; Donna, Helen. and Lenora of
Friday after being i11 for only a week Clinton.
with influenza. She was in her 81st. Rev. G. G. Burton assisted by Mr.
year. C. S. Hlawke conducted the impres-
Mrs. Welsh was a daughter of the sive funeral service held at the resi-
late' Edward and Susannah Johnston dente on Monday afternoon. There
of Stanley township and 'since her I were many beautiful Dowers bearing
marriage to Robert,Welsh had resiclmute tribute to the esteem in which
ed in 'Clinton. Four "years ago they Mrs. Welsh was held in the commuu-
celebrated their golden wedding an- ity. Numerous friends called at the
niversary at the home of their son, residence and friends from a distance
Edward in Hullett township. During for the funeral were from Dunville,
her residence in this community Mrs. Goderich, Lambeth and London.
Welsh made many friends and will Those who served as pallbearers
be missed as a faithful member of were J. Miller, E. Nickle, L. Weir,
Ontario Street United Church where i George Johnston, W. Pltnnsteel and
she took an active" part in the work G. 'Jenkins. Interment was made in
of the various organizations, pantie -.Clinton Cemetery.
ularly the Woman's Missionary Soc-
iety and the Woman's Association.
She was a loving mother and a kind
neighbour.
Left to mourn their loss are her
husband and three sons, Edward J.,
of Hallett; Robert N., of London;
MRS R. B. COLE
On Thursday evening, April 13th.,
Mary Ann Mitchell, widow of Ben-
jamin Cole died at her hone on
Joseph street. Mrs, Cole was in her
70th year• and had been in failing
health for the past two months fol-
LONDESEORO lowing a fall at her home,
Miss Bessie Mitehell who for the A daughter of the late Jonathan
past month has been with Mr. and and Eliza Mitchell she had lived in
Mrs. Elsley, left la'st Wednesday Inc this vicinity all her life and for the
her home in Fullerton. past fifty years had been a resident
Mr° and Mrs. Chas, Haddy and son, of Clinton. In December, 1887, she
Jack, of Toronto-, were callers on married Benjamin Cole by whom she
Saturday with Miss B. ICiels. was predeceased :fifteen years ago.
Mr. and Ma's. Norman Carter of Mrs. Cole wasa faithful member of
Seaforth, and Mr. Audry Carter of Wesley -Willis United church and was
Picton, t n, visited with their aunts, Mrs. highly esteemed by a largo circle of
Elsley and Mrs. Tamblyn on Satur-
day.
Mr. Richard Govier is on the sick
list.
Group No. 1 of the W.M.S. held a
social afternoon, on Thtusday Iast at and nephews in Clinton, Toronto, De -
Mrs. W. T,• Brunelsceics and quilted a troit, Ypsilanti, Chicago and Win -
quilt for the W.Iti,S. "hale. nipeg.
Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Manning and The funeral service was held at
Phyllis spent • Saturday last in her late residence on Friday even -
London,
Mrs. Elizabeth Lyons has been
quite 111 the past week with the 'Eu,
but is improving nicely.
Mrs. L. Bali is also confined to
her bed with the 'Bu. We wish them
all a speedy recovery. On Saturday April 15th Ida Gert -
Mr. Albert Sltaddick has taken a rude, daughter of Mrs. Emily and the
position with Mrs. C. Watson. late John Pickett died at her home
Mr. Gus. Bisbaek has rented the on the Bayfield Road. Miss Pickett
farm formerly owned by Mr. James had not enjoyed good health for some
Collison oat the 18th concession. time and contracted the prevailing
Mr. Wilfred Thompson and family influenza a short time ago from
moved to. Clinton last week. We are which she failed to recover.
(sorry to lose such good citizens. Born in Clinton on February 18,
They will be greatly missed in church 1884, she had lived here all her life,
and social circles. Her health had not permitted an ac -
The Londesboro Mission Band - held tive part in public life, but while able
a very successful Easter Thanlcoffea:- she had been an attendant at the
ing meeting in the basement of the4Baptist church.
church on Friday, Mrs. E. Wood took! She is survived by her attothe3 and
the chair. The children put on the two brother's, Henry 3. of town and
musical part of the programme and William H. of Goderich township,
the guest speaker was Mrs. Rev. also two sisters, Miss Ethel at home
Gardiner of Egrnondville. Her subject and Mrs. R. P. McMichael of town.
was "Good Neighbours" and all end The funeral service was held at
joyed the talk. The meeting was fair- j the parental home on Tuesday after-
ly well attended.noon, Rev. A. E. Silver of the Baptist
The Lon desboro Woman's Mission- , Church in charge. There were many
any Society held a special Thankof- beautiful flowers and six cousins
feting meeting in the church on Sun- acted as pallbearers: Harold Pickett,
day evening. The orchestra under the Harold and 'Elgin Josling, Clarence,
able leadership of Fraser Thompson 1 Wilfred and Bartley Managhan. In -
assisted in the music; also playing terment was made in Clinton Ceme-
while the offering was beisrg taken. tory.
Mrs. J. P.'Manning the president took
charge and Mts. E. Wood ,and Mrs. NATURAL GAS
T. Tamblyn also took part. Soloists. From Dec. 1937 to Dec. 1988,
for the evening were Miss Dorothy Rowe-Bruetts No. 8 Gas Well, near
Little and Mit. Rev. Menzies. Speak- Chatham, Ont,, showed earnings of
er,(Mrs. Gill of Dungannon,' 'her sub- $32,843.80 on a total capitalization
Jed was. "India." Mrs.' Gill was born of $50,000.0p.
to India and her father served there Rowe-Bruette No, "u is "spudding
as a missionary from 1900 until his in" this week and the drillers ex -
death four years ago. Mrs. Gill's pest to complete it to the 3300 foot
mother and two (sisters are still in i level in the next 40 to 50 days.
India. and one sister is a Doctor, SO Rowe-Coiliffe No. 1 is now at the
we got up-toathe-minute information11910 foot level, 310 feet; below the
from there. Mrs. Gill had two ladies depth contracted in the agreement
dressed in Indi'ssr dress and one little andis closed in, to: take the test
boy, also several articles. of interest.' of Gas in that Well.
Theformer president, Mies Young' As soon as the new compressor
tendered a hearty vote of thanks to from Montreal is installed on Prairie
Mrs. Gill and all others who took 7, that Well will be complete -the
part on behalf of the society. This I Gas' and Oil lines having, been cen-,
Meeting was well attended. Ipleted a couple of weeks ago.
friends in this community.
Surviving are one brother, Rev.
George Mitchell, Des Moines, Iowa,
and one sister, Mrs. W. Mitchell, De-
troit, Mich., also a number of neices
ing, conducted by her pastor, Rev.
Andrew Lane, The following morn-
ing the cortege left for Ypsilanti,
Mich., where interment took place,
MISS IDA PICKETT