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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Clinton News Record, 1934-01-11, Page 4PAGE 4 liummiamomaimansaummo THE 'CLINTON NWS -RECORD' THURS., JAN. 11, 1934 COOPER'S STORE NEWS Sales t , of S A 1VIon h January Genuine Savings avis s ANNUAL SALE OF CHINAWARE G LASSWARE BRASSWARE AT 20% DISCOUNT . A COMPLETE STOCKTO SELECT FROM LADIES' COATS. DRESSES HATS MEN'S OVERCOATS SUITS . UNDERWEAR SPECIAL JANUARY PRICES il.e• V T. COOPER. Phone 36w ,(Main Store ; 36j -(Ready-to-wear Dept, 2nd floor) -The Store With the Stock. Leaders in Lew Prices. FOR A LIMITED TIME WE CAN- SUPPLY you WITH WOODBURY SOAP AT 10c ALSO WOODBURY'S FACIAL CREAM - 25c ANp' 50c WOODBURY'S COLD CREAK. 25c AND 50c BISMAREX For Your Stomach's Sake—It's Good—TRY IT V.S.R. llo1mesPhimB CLINTON, ONT. Vee eiY.e11l atmo PHONE 51 sv.,vra++++�++a•� 20 percent . Discount On All Winter Goods During January Overcoats, Underware, Heavy Sweaters, etc. DAVIS HERMAN CLEANING, PRESSING AND, REPAIRING AGENTS' FOR GILLESPIES CLEANERS & DYERS, SEAFORTU WEI DORP'5 ake 'y and Candy Specials VARIETY BREAD—Buttermilk, Scone, Potatoe,' Steam, Cottage, Brick and Regular Loaf. PEANUT TAFFY—Saturday Special, per lb. 15c Coffee Cake, Chop Suey, Raisin Loaf, Long Johns, Wholewheat Bread SPONG TAFFY ---Guessing Contest was a fine success. The winners were Joe Steep, Roy Elliott, Roy Leppington. These boys guessed 534 lbs. The correct weight was 5 lbs. 81/2 ozs.--Judge Herb, Jenkins NEW ,CONTEST STARTS TO-DAY—A Mountain of Peanut Taffy. What does it weigh? p WENDORF'S Choice Candy and Delicious Baking EAYFIELD The Young :People's Society of St. itdrew's United church, Bayfield, old their regular meeting on ,ran nary 3rd, with the President, Don- Id McKenzie, in the chair.. The -fleeting was opened in the usual anner by the singing'' of a hymn, ollowed by the Lord's Prayer being eepeated in unison. The secretary, dwin Boughey, read the previous meeting's minutes of December Gth, nd the president moved their adopt, ion. The topic for the next meet - ng of January 17th; "Some Social angers," taken by Mrs. Robt, Scoteluner, was announced. It was' oved and,, seconded that the secre- ary also 'actas press secretary. Moved and seconded that the Society reduce a play this winter, the hoosing of a suitable type to be left o the 'discretion of the Executive. he London Conference Mission Pro- ject was brought to the attention of he members again, and it was decid- d by the Executive to -forward $15 o the Presbyterial,Secretary-Treas- rer, as the Societies •contribution to his project. The .Scripture reading rom Acts 5:20-29 was read by Roe ert Stirling. The main feature of Ile evening, was the topic, "When, hould we stand against Public Op- Cion," splendidly discussed by Mr, olin Campbell. Rev.; R. M. 'Gale led short discussion afterwards, In rich many interesting and enlight ing statements were made. The feeing was taken up by Char-. s. Wallis, followed by the singing of 'hymn. The repeati pe of the Miz pah Benediction brought the devo- tional period to a close, after which. the members enjoyed a brief social period in charge of the social com- mittee, closing the meeting. There passed to rest on Saturday, January -61h, at • the home of her mother in Bayfield, . Anna Sturgeon, widow of the late A. E. Wigle of London. The deceased -was born in Bayfield on April 10th, 1879, being the second daughter of the late James Sturgeon and Jemima Upri, chart. • She was married thirty-two years ago. Since Mr. Wigle's death some eight years ago, she has spent a good deal of her time with het mother, to whop she was devoted. .A kind and sympathetic sister, she will live long in the memory of her bro- thers and sister. Three months ago she was taken ill and went to stay with her sister in Port Stanley. ' A- bout two weeks ago, • when it was known that she could not recover, she was brought home. Besides her aged mother, she is survived bee a sister, parah, (Mrs, Albert Catling) Port Stanley, and seven brothers, William, John, Ed- ward, Herbert, Bayfield;- David, of Grand Bend, Andrew, Brucefield, and Millard of London. Following a private service at the ]rouse, the funeral, which was large- ly ail:tended, arge-ly'abtended, was held from Trinity` Church on Tuesday afternoon and in- terment made in Bayfield cemetery. Rev. W. G. Bugler based his remarks on the comforting words of •St. Paul to the Corinthians as found in the first Epistle, chapter. ].5,. Verses 20- 58. The pallbearers were: John R. Cameron, ' W'. J. McLeod, Charles Ferguson, H, R. McKay, E. H. Johns and Chas, Toms. The beautiful flow- ers spoke for themselves of the whiches- the' deceased was in held; Those from a distance` who were present for the funeral Included; Willard Sturgeon, London; Mr. and Mrs. S. Taylor and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. A. Getting, Port Stanley, Mrs. Decou, St. Thomas Mr. and Mrs. Dave Sturgeon, Grand Bend, Mr, and Mrs. Andrew Sturgeon, Brice- field, � The annual meeting of the Bay Yield Public Library Association was held in_the ,Library room on Monday afternoon. Encouraging reports were read by the Secretary-Treas- weer., and the Librarian. The rat tcr's report,pshowed the circulation during the past year to have been as follows: Adult Fiction, 2365; -Liter- ature, 154; History, 63; Biography, 1.25; Useful Arts, 7; Sociology, 4; Religion, 11; Philosophy, 23; Natural Science, 16; Travel, 226; General, 50; Junior ;Fiction, 1974; Literature, 4; History, 52; Biography, 12; Junior Arts, 34; Natural Science, 20;,Teavel 30; making •the total .Kion -Fiction circulation 873, Fiction 2562, with a total circulation of 3435. The fol- lowing members were appointed to serve on the Library Boardfor the year 1934: Rev. R. M. Gale, Rev. W. G. Bugler, Dr. S. M. Burris, George E. Greenslade, Mrs. R. Scotchmer, Mrs. H. R. McKay, Mrs. A. R. Seedsi Miss Lucy Woods and Miss Margar- et Grove. Rev. R. M. Gale was ap- pointed chairman of the meeting to take the place of Rev. F. H. Paull who during his residence in Bayfield took a lively interest in the Library, serving as Chairman of the Library Board for the past few years. Ing - mediately following the annual meeting the Board held a meeting. Rev. R. M. Gale was appointed chairman, George• E. 'Greenslade} Secretary -Treasurer, and: Miss P. Fowlie, Ifbrariau. It was decided to hold an At -Hosie in the town hall on January 19th to raise funds foe the purchase ofnew books. The Lib- rary is a great asset to this village and ranks amongst the best in On- tario for the size of the village. It should receive the liberal support of all. • It was with deep regret that his many friends its this district learned of the death of Dr. C. W. Brown, which took place in Clinton, Iowa, on January 8th.. Owing to ill -health Dr. Brown was obliged to retire ear- ly in '1933 after having practised over Clinton, for 0 medicine in C tton Iowa, d twenty-five years. With Mrs. Brown, who was formerly Miss Anna Whid- don, Ise came to make their home at their Sumner residence in the vil- lage in March of` last year: Shortly before Christmas Dr, and Mrs. Brown left for Clinton, Iowa, to vis- it their nephew, Dr. J. R. Jowett. During his residence in the village, Dr. Brown made many warts friends by whom he will be greatly missed. Airs. R. H. F. Gairdner and Miss Betty of London spent the week -end with Mrs. N. tiV. Woods. Mrs. Routley who has been visit, ing 'her sister, Mrs. W. H. Talbot, for the past few weeks, returned to her hone in Woodham on Sunday.: • Miss Helen Bugler returned to London on Monday after havingvis- ited with her brother, Rev. W. G. Bugler, during the past week. MYIiss Bugler assisted the choir of Trinity church on Sunday evening and gave a very fine vocal rendering of the solo, "Noaror, My God, To Thee." The Week of Prayer i5 being ob- served in the village by three united. services. The first was held on Tuesday evening in Knox Presbyter - ion church and was in charge of Rev. R. M. Gale. On Wednesday evening the service was in St.- Andrew's 'Wit, church at. which Rev. W. G. Bugler gave the address and the ser- vice on Thursday evening is to be in Trinity Church when Rev. Dr. Dee- gan of Clinton will ba present to give the address. The choirs .01 the three churches united for these ser- vices. The annual meeting of the Guild of Trinity church was held at the home of Mrs, Baker on Thursday of last week. The secretary and treasurer's reports showed the Guild to be in good standing. The follow- ing were the officers appointed for 1934. President, Mrs. W. G. Bug= ler; vice-president, Mrs. P. W. Bak- er; secretary, Mrs. S. McEwen; treas- urer, Mrs. H. R. MclKay; Flower Committee, Mrs. Percy Weston, Mao. I. W. Woods.; Visiting commit- tee, MI:S. F. W. Baker, Mrs. M. El- liott. Following a business discus- sion regarding, ways and means of raising money in the coming year, the meeting was brought to a close and the Benediction pronounced by the rector. Mrs. Baker; served dain- ty refreshment. • Mr. .Chas. Weston has bought the property of the • Yate Mr. Kennedy Moorhouse on Celine street and has moved into the cottage. Miss E. Weber of Exeter is spend.' ing this week with her consin, Mrs,. Percy Weston. , SUMMERHIILe Mr. Garnet Smith returned to De- troit after spending a few weeks al home. . Mr. Clark Ball, who has returned from Cliition Ilospital, we are glad to report is doing- .fine. C. I. BOARD MEETING'. The January meeting of the Board of Trustees of Clinton Collegiate was held on Monday evening, January 8th, Membersesent Col. nce r, r Ra chairinan Dr. ha Dr.'Ir, Shaw, ,L vans, 1t , Cooper, Mr. FIngland and Principal Fines. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and 'confirmed. A communication• was received from the Associated High School Boards, which was considered by clauses. The secretary was instruct- ed to fill in same as ,directed, and al- so send a check for $5.00 being the annual fee as per the following mo- tion moved by A. T. 4Cooper, second- ed by Dr. Shaw: that the secretary be asked to fill in the 'form supplied by the Associated High School Boards and forward •to Toronto, also that the treasurer leeward the an- nual flee of five dollars, carried� Moved by Dr. Evans, seconded by Mr. Cooper that the following ac - COMAS be paid when the two not O.K.'d be vouched foe: Sutter and Perdue $13.59 W. S. R. Holmes .. .,•16.01E W. H. Cowan 31,40 W. D. Fair 1.15 A. Seeley 1.75 W. A: Chrysler and Son 7.1.5 Mogi ed by Dr. Shaw, seconded _by Dr. Evans that we meet at 8 o'clock on the night of the inaugural meet- ing, Wednesday, February 7th: Car- ried. Meeting adjourned at 9.30. AUBURN A meeting of the Auburn Unit of the "New Canada Movement" will be held in the Forrester's Hall on, January 17th, at 8 p.m: Chas. A. Robertson, 'M.L.A., and Win. L. Young will be present and speak. Everyone is asked to conic prepared to take part in the discussion. There will be. special music by local talent and the ladies are especialIy urged to be present, as this meting is of interest to everyone. Mrs. James Ewing visited with her mother, Mrs. Service in Goderich one day this week. The Library Board will hold an old timd sociable in the Forrester's Hall on Friday evening of this week. Mr. 0. E. Erratt was in Toronto this eek. Mr. Harvey Reid and Mr. John Arthur had the misfortune to lose a horse, each, last week, by falling on the ice and breaking a leg. The Library board has secured a number of new ,books for the public and many might, ht. be interested t. o know the names and authors of these. A Lost Leader, E. P. Oppenheim. Peer and the Woman, E. P. Open - helm. The White Ladies of Worcester, F. L. Barclay. • Little Lost Girl, Temple Bailey. The Upas Tree, F. L. Barclay. High Adventure, Jerfrey Farnell. Our Admirable Betty, Jeffrey Far- nol. Money to Burn, Peter B. Kyne.: Two Make a.World, Peter B. Kyne. Head Tide, Joseph C. Lincoln. Pitiless Choice, .Margaret Pedler. Man of the Forest, Zane Grey., Rainbow Trail, Zane Grey. Whoop -Her -Up -Trail, B. M. Bower. 'Matched Pearls, Grace L. Hill. Keeper of the Door, E. M. Dell. Peggy by Request, E. M. Dell. Prison Walls, E. M. Dell. . Winds of Chance, Silas K. Hacking On the Spot, Edgar Wallace. The River of Stars, Edgar Wallace. Captain Curio, Philpotts. ,Scarlet Pimpernel, B. Orczy. ;Little Men, L. M. Alcott. Under the Lilacs, L. M. Alcott. A Girl from Glengarry, Ralph Con- nor.. Vanity Fair, Thackeray, The Black Gang, ''Sapper. Word of Honour, Sapper. Master of Ballalitrao, R. L. Steven son. Forgive us our Trespasses, L. C. Douglas. • Magnificent Obsession, L. C. Doug- las. - The Helmets Nest, W. E. Johns. The cruise of the Condor, W. E. Johns. Skyflyees, W. E. Johns. ' Black Bearded Barbarian, M. Keith. 'Yellow ,Briar, P. Slater. Christ and iHuinan Sufferings, E.S. Jones. Cry Havoc, Nichols. Tess of the Du Ubervilles, Hardy. OFFICIALS SWORN IN New County Clerk and Treasurer Take Over Their Offices The two new county officials—J. M. Roberts, clerk, and A; 11. Erskine, treasurer — who were appointed at the December .meeting of the county council, have assumed their duties. They were sworn in on Tuesday af- tzrnoonternoog in the presence of Warden Ballantyne and proceeded immediately to familiarize themsel- ves with the details of their respec- tive offices. • Mr. Erskine was the recipient of a number of farewell presentations at Blyth. The school board presented him with a magazine rack, the fire- men gave hits a magazine table, and the Memorial Hall board a cheque, Mr. and Nies. Erskine were the guests of honor at a social evening held by the .'congregation of St. Andrew's Presbyterian church and were pre- sented with an address and a floor lamp, while their son Jack received a 'Testament.-Goderich Signal. i GODERICH TOWNSHIP 1 Miss" June McCartney was• a week -end 4uest at the home, of her cousin, Mr, E. Little of Ilolmt:sv:Slle. Miss Bessie Cluff entertained ten'. of her 'girl friends on Saturday ev-., ening at her home, Miss Donna Welsh of. Clinton is spending a few days as. the guest of her cousin, Miss Norma Welsh; Council Meeting:—Council met . in Holmesville' on Monday, January 8th. After all had subscribed" to the necessary declaration of .office brief', inaugural addresses were given by the members. All were agreed, en e,. conomy, with harmony much .may be accomplished. • • IGestetner people wrote wanting to sell one of their duplicating•machines.. the clerk was instructed to write: informing then that we do. not in- tend purchasing at present. Ontario Good Roads Association, soliciting membership, this was fyled. War Memorial 'Children Hospital, asking for assistance,,fyled. Mr. D. Bellcompained about a ditch in front of his property;. the ,Council des cided to attend on Wednesday next] to effect a settlement: By-law No. 1 setting salaries the same as Last year.' was read a third time, also By-law No. 2 appointing officials, as follows, R. G. Thomp- son, Clerk, .H. L. Salkeld, Treasurer, I•Ioward Sturdy, ,Collector, H. Mc- Cartney, Assessor, E. A. Yeo and Austen Sturdy, Auditors. T. M. Fal, corer, Weed -Inspector, D. Giiddon Sr. School Attendance Officer,' 11. C. Cox member of Board of Health, Dr. JI B. Whiteley, Medical Officer of Health, and indigent offioer for health, W. H. Lobb and Reg. Sturdy, sheep valuers. Pence viewers: Chris. Johnston, Geo. Laithwaite, George dowerby, Geo. 0. Sturdy, Roy Cham- bers. Robt. Rodges, T. M. Woods, J. McClure, L. Stephenson, L. Anderson, D. Glidden, C. Potter, R. G. Smith, H. Williams and Robt. Pearson. Pound Keepers—Robt. Sowerby, D. McDougall, J. McGuire, Arnold Mil- lar, H. McCartney and R. E. Col- clougit. T. R. Patterson, Engineer and F. Fingland, Solicitor. The Reeve reported having pur- chased some timber front Mrs. F. Flopkins to be cut by those needing relief, so it is now cut or freeze. W. R. Lobb presented an account 'for rent for a tenant supposed to be on relief, Council refused to pay. The Tax Collector's time war extend- ed to February 5th. The price to be paid p d forgrayeI was was set at 12c per yard, the owners to keep their own pits in shape. The pay for inert was set at 20c per hour and teams at 40c per hour. The Council accepted J. Mulhol land's offer to rent the hall for $60.00 for all council purposes. Messrs. Glen and McCool waited on council suggesting that Dept. of Highways do not remove all the snow from the pavement, in order that sleighs night have some chance to travel, the cleric was instructed to• write their request to the Depart- ment. The Clerk was instructed to write W. Stirling to remove stones dumped on the roadside without permission, and that he will be held responsible for any damage that may happen. The accounts passed for payment were: Mrs. Hopkins, wood, $17.50; pellet accounts, 867.93; Signal, print- ing, 80c; Star, printing, 833.00;. T. T. Murphy, Division Court Clerk, $14.00; 0. Ginn, Division Court. Bailiff, $14.;' R. G. Thompson, census to I.P.S. and reports, X10.25; .P. Mulholland, dog tax error, $2.00; H. L. Salkeld, post- age and tax, $18.00. Supt. pay voui cher No. 1, $71.69. Council then adjourned to meet on Monday, February 5th at 1 p.in. —.18, G. THOMPSON, Clerk. The following is the report of S. S. Na. 1.0' for the first term. Those marked (5) have missed examine - -Lions: Sr. 4th; George. Colcloegh, 78; Helen 'Welsh, 74; Melvin Steep, 45. Jr, 4th: Alfred Butler, 77; Eva Switzer, 71; Stewart Schoenhals, 70; Kathleen Middleton, 65; Frank Thompson, 62; Carniel Hendricks°, LONDESBORO -Miss` S. C. Barr has been confined to the house for the past few weeks through• -illness. • Mr. M. Bruce Is sligfrtly improv-. ed but is' still quite poorly. Mrs, R Townsend and Miss D. Lit- tle ha' e both been on the 'sick list :Miss Helen Youngblutt supplied for Miss. Little at her school, No. 5, for. a few days last week. Both are now considerably, improved in health, we aro glad to report. Miss Alberta Snell of the Ontario Hospital staff spent a day with her brothers, 'Don and Earl Snell, re Gently, • The open air skatingrink has been quite` a drawing card for the young people of the Community on frosty nights. All apparently have a jolly time. The committee of the Public Lib- rarer% have recently placed quite a number of new and interesting books on the shelves, to be enjoyed by the readers. The January meeting of the Wb man's Institute was held in the Coin, munity hall on January 4th, with the President, Mrs. E: Adams, in the chair. The report of the articles donated to the Chlldrens' Shelter, Goderich, and of their visit there were given by the president. Let; tors of thanks for flowers were read by the secretary. The question of having the annual pie social was discussed and it was decided to hold one as usual, the date to be fixed lat- er. , The program committee was appointed as follows: Mrs. E. Adams Mrs B. Brunsdon, Mrs A. Allen and Mrs. R. Townsend. There was quite an interesting program for the afternoon, consist- ing of a reading by Ruth Shaddick; instrumental on the violin and guitar by Mrs. J. Fairservice and Mrs. G. McCall which was encored, a splen- did address by Rev. W. A. Gardiner on education, a reading by 'Mrs. A. Allis, and a vocal duet by Mrs. J. Scott and Mrs. M. Ross. Each and. all numbers were thoroughly enjoy- ed by. all. A lovely lunch was serve ed at the close by Mrs. S. Carter, Mrs. L. Ball, Mrs. A. Webster, Mrs. T. Roberton, Mrs. J. Nott, Mrs. Geo. McVittie and Mrs. J. Rapson. The "Win Others" Sunday School Class of the United ,Church had their election of officers last week in the form of a social evening, following are the list of officers: President, Clarence Ball; Vice: Norma Snell; Secretary,' Elsie Man, ning; treasurer, Dorothy Little, Flower Committee: Helen Johnston; Press 'Reporter, Bell Nott; Social Committee, Leonard •Shobbrook, Mamie, Shacldick; Henry Munising, Ida Lyon; teacher, Miss Lawdy Young; assistants, Mrs. Thompson, Mrs. George Moon. Sr. 3rd:' Arnold Rathwell 68; Mur- ray Hohner; 38. Jr. 3rd: Ted Middleton, 324'; Helen Thompson, '71; Albert Steep, 56; Bertha Hohner, Sr. 2nd: Phyllis Middleton, 89:; Al- bert Craig, 80, Jr. 2nd: Bobby Ratllwell,-73; .Mur- iel ,Switzer, 63. Sr. 1st: Anna Townsend, 100; Ruth Middleton, 90; Betty Middleton, 88; Sate Graig, ". Pr.: Jean Hendrickse, Evelyn Steep, June Middleton. --'M. Forbes, Teacher. GODERLCH: The first work on unloading cargo of the winter stor- age fleet was completed Sunday, when approximately 60,000 bushels of wheat were removed' from Jtwo holds of the steamer Bricoldoc and placed on the rail waiting an early shipment to buyer. Awaiting the arri- val of 'a, corn heat in the early, winter the ;Bricoldoc was reinoved from the dock and was not returned, and had to be cut out of the ice which was frozen to a thickness of nearly 12 inches. Capt. Edward Robinson had charge of the ice -cutting operations which lasted from Friday afternoon until Saturday evening, STANLEY Sybil, the ten -year-old daughter of •Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Keys, fell on some icehe other day sus- tained and s s- tained such a cut near the eye that it necessitated four stitches to close. is hoped thelittlelady will make a good recovery and that the scar will not be noticeable when the wound heals. The ice condition has been ;so serious that it is a wonder even more accidents did not occur. The Stanley township council met on Monday, with Reeve II. M. Haply L. in the chair.' .Mr. Haply is, following in the footsteps of his dad, who serv- ed in the township council for many years and who represented the mun- icipality as reeve for several terms. His friends wish him much success. Miss Eleanor Scotchmer, spent a few days east week_ as the guest of her 'cousins, Misses Helen and Rose Scotchmer of Goderich township. Mrs. Frank Hobson 'of St. Thomas has been visiting friends in this neighborhood for the past week Mr. and Mrs. Alf. Westlake mot- ored to St. Thomas on Monday, lasts Mr. Joe Wilds had a very enjoy able house dance one night last week. Mr. James Wainhold our: "Raw- leigh Merchant" is on his rounds a- gain. Quite a number of Stanley town- ship farmers delivered fat stock to Mr. James Dale of Clinton on Satur- day last. HOLMESVILLE On Friday evening—the Y,P,S. meeting was in charge of Mr. Ken- neth Trewartha. The topic was giv- en by Mr. Harold Yeo. A. piano solo was' contributed by itliss Charlotte Trewartha and appropriate New Year readings given by Misses Edna Huller and Alma Trewartha. • The W. M. S. and W. A. met in the home of Mrs. George Mair on Tuesday afternoon. Tho president, Mrs. Wm. Yee, presided. After tI•te ,devotional exercises, Mrs. Lorna Jervis gave an excellent talk on Stewardship, having a ntuuber of assistants who gave short papers on the following subjects: S-ervice, T alont, Energy, W-illingness, A-b- ihty, R-ighteousness, D-ays, S-ilver, 1I-umility, I-ncrease and I-nfluence, P -payer. Quotations from "Poems on Build, ing" were contributed by' Bios. Her- bert. A study on "Prayer" was con- ducted by the president, Mrs. Wm. Jervis, Mrs. John Potter and Miss Francis Potter assisting. ;After the closing hymn, Mrs. EI drier Yeo took charge of the W. A. meeting. Roll call was answered by suggestions for: aotivities for the coming year. A program and lunch committee were appointed to arrange for+ the congregational meeting, to be held on Wednesday evening, January 17th. Plans even made for a St, Valentine concert to be held on Feb- ruary. 14th. The February meeting is to be held at the home of Mrs. J. Cutler ore. The officers,of the W. M. S. for the corning year are: President: Mrs, Wm. Yoo; 1st vice: Mrs. S. Walter;' 2nd vice: Miss Elva Proctor; 3rd vice:, Mrs. Lorne Jervis; 4th vice: Mrs. George Mair; treasurer, Miss Franck Potter; secretary, Mrs. John Potter; Cor. -secretary, Mrs. Glenn; pianist, Mrs. Fred Potter; Secretary Christian Stewardship Mee. E. Yeo; Missionary Monthly: Miss. R. MeeDbnalcl; Strangers: Mrs,, Wm., Mulholland; Supply: Mrs. Fin- lay; Temperance: Mrs.' Edgar 'Tre wartha; ' Envelope; Mrs. A. Bond; Associate Helper: Mrs. Fred Potter, Press Secretary: Mrs. J..W. Herber, Officers of the W. A. for the corn, ing year: President: Mrs. E. Yeo; 1st vice; Mao', F. Potter; Treasurer, Mrs. Finlay; Secretary, Mrs. H. J. Trewartha; Assistant Secretary, Mao. E. Trewartha. Mrs. Wilfrid ,forvis is spending•..a couple of days with Mao: lea Alerrill. Mr. Bromley of Londosboro spent a few days with Iris daughter, Mrs. J Cudmore. Mao, W. Penfound and children are visiting at her sisters, Mrs. Nor- man Mair. COUNTY NEWS TURNBERRY: Norman Harris of Turnberry Township died at Lock- wood Clinic, Toronto, on Sunday af- ternoon following an operation for throat ailment. Tho deceased was ,. 48 years of age, unmarried and a farmer by occupation. He was the youngest son of the late Wm. Harris of Turnberry and is survived by his aged mother and" five brothers, Hugh and John. of British -Columbia, Geo. H., Saskatoon, James, Howick and Robert, Turnberry, and one sister, Mrs. A. McMichael, Howick. The re - stains were 'brought home and the funeral took place oei Tuesday, in- terment in Wroxeter cemetery. EXETER; Exeter lost one of its most prominent citizens Tuesday in. the person of Robert E. Pickard, who died in his 70th year at his late residence on John street, after an illness of 16 clays. The deceasedin i business with early ear nb st his ea s was Yy his father, the late Richard Pickard; under the name of R Pickard & San. They built the store now occupied by the Chainway store. Here they con, tingled until about 35 years ago. Pre- vious ,to this time his father had been a partner in Samwell & Pickard, op- ening the store'now owned by Jones & May, and before this time his father had been a clerk in Exeter's , first store, founded by James Pick- ard in 1852. "About 33 years ago Mr. Pickard moved to thre West and re- turned to the place of his birth a-• bout nine yeats ago and was the re- presentative, with his son, of the cheat West Insurance Company. He was a prominent Liberal and valued member of the board of menagment of James street United church. Tho deceased was married' to Elizabeth Verity, whose father, William H., founded the Verity Flour Works, of Exeter, and later of Brantford. Mrs. Pickard, who is critically ill, sur- vives. He is` also survived by two sons, Allen, public school principal, of Regina, and Clarence, of Exeter; and one daughter, Mrs. Melville F. 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