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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1930-12-26, Page 45 5 113` 5 XPORT914 5 4i" '..peope• Fniday, December 26th. 'e ir • ARE OTHERS THAT WAY '4' Agree with the Hamilton Spe.s- *11nrs it says: "A record for a, was made in a St. Thomas lrlien a divorce was granted in minutes. Maybe we're old - 'S toned, but we'd rather read about Oklen wedding anniversary any Ste." There are others that way too. And `Zerettit is Astonishing how 'widespread an e.y,interent is created by a newspaper recital of divorce proceeding, and s "what little interest there is in an ac - ;count Of a golden wedding or even a ;diamond wedding anniversary. One would think that in a new coun- try like Canada the celebration of 50 :or 60 years of married life would cause widespread interest instead of a purely local one as it actually does. Not just because a man and woman have been able to live together for :half a century or more, but because of the romance of such a union. What pictures one can draw ;n im- agination when one hears of a golden wedding anniversary. The young nouple starting out in life together, perhasys in the bush as so many of cur pioneers did. The little log shack in the very small clearing. And from that small beginning one can picture their progress through the years. The diminishing bush and the widening fields; the frame house that replaced the log one and the brick and stone houses that replaced the frame ones. The frame barns that replaced the log ones, and then th& modern bank barns. The work and the planning that all this entailed. The hardships, the sacrifices, the joys and the sorrows the couple experienced, lived through and yet conquered before the golden wedding day. Then there was the raising of the family; watching them develop into boys and girls, and then into men and -women, strong in their own strength and in the faith of their ability to establish homes of their own and to carry on the work of development for which they had been so well and so carefully trained. And then the last picture. The old couple, their work accomplished and well done; their part of life's duties -so ably fulfilled, going down hill hand in hand together, with the sun en their backs. There is something sweet about it, isn't there? Hut what is there in a divorce. us- ually, but shirking and selfishness, unwillingness to accept life's responsi- 'bilities, lack of control of body and of mind. Yet the recital of these things, these shortcomings will sell more papers than any other story, unless it is a murder. It is hard to understand, but. it is Anne Manley 59.2.. CMS'S, II—.To 'Garlin 87.6, Rita Reran 82,1, Jack Weleh 77.8, Lorne Flanagan 70.9, Lorne Burns 62.2. Class I---Jaseplz Flanagan, Mary Krauskopf, Mary Nolan, Lao Ryan. Primer — Doris, Flaruagan, AMA Krauskopf, Leo Hicknell and Frank O'Rourke (equal), Helen Maloney, Jos. Nolan.—Esther Ryan, Teacher. 'School Report. ---The following is the report of School Section No. 4, McKillop, for November and Decem- ber. Perfect attendance for the two months•—Linnes Krogman, Olive Eb- erhart, Frank Huffman, Arthur Hen- derson, Hector Lamont, Alma Lawr- ence. Best attendance for the year: Hector Lamont, 192 days. Those marked with an asterisk have missed one or more examinations: V Class —Ruth 'Gordon, 83%, Limes Kregman 80. Sr. IV—Olive Eberhart 73, Arch- ie Smith 46. Sr. III—Scott Kerr 65, tHlarvey Lamont. Jr. 111 — Frank Huffman 66, Arthur Henderson 65, ***George McClure 60, Ross Gordon 48. Sr. II—Alma Lawrence 74, Hec- tor Lamont 65. Sr. Primer — Lois Henderson and Lois Smith—Good.--- M. Wheatley, Teacher. SO. AFTER THE BALL Charles K. Harris, song writer and music publisher, died at his homein New York on Monday, after an ill- ness of three weeks, in his sixty-fifth year. We doubt if the above paragraph will convey much information or be of much interest to the average read- er. But when we say that Mr. Harris was the author of "After the Ball," America's first real popular senti- mental ballad, it will awaken a flock of memories in the mind of every man and woman who has reached Mid- dle life. It was, perhaps, one, if not the most popular songs ever written and from the date of its birth in the early nineties, until years after, maintained its great popularity. Over three million copies of the. song were published and sold and ev- en to -day it is often, said to Le a re- quest number from orchestras. McKILLOP 'School Report.—The following is •the report of S. S. No. 1, McKillop, for Christmas examinations: Sr. IV —Frances Fortune 80%, Adelaide Murray 71, Mabel Nigh 70, Doreen Nigh. Jr. III—Jack Fortune 70, Mar- garet Murray 67, Ambrose Nigh 65. II Class—Florence Murray 81, Aileen Murray 78, Robert Devereux 71. Sr. I—Prank Devereaux 90, Peter Nigh 87, Lawrence Murray 86, Joseph Ryan 66. Jr, I-niVradelisse Fortune 89, Syl- vester • Ryan 85, James Nash 83. Primer—iKesmeth Murray, Helen Dev- ereint, Mary Devereux, Joseph Mur- ray, Jensen Devereux. — Teresa Car - Teacher. Seise& `Report—The, fallowirn is the Dedember report of U. S. S. N. MIcKillerp and Logan. The percent - eget; are linted in order: Form V— linfe,Ple Donsfinn 80.3, ,Mary Downey •4S„DtsecWart, Flanagan 73.6, st. BilibaiirCilitilit-11,15,1tarylVialsh 70.5, Clafishie, 69„3, Loretta itee %dna, Mithael Walsh 680 yi.90,14.r4ifee Ryan 66;3, Richard mcefl Kraus- e: 4,,tettald.'PartIs 15,3, Clement *:et Waal 66.6, F640. 04:1, Jr, HI—Mary 1414'41 10, Margaret ST. COLUMBAN Miss Teresa O'Reilly, of London, is spending Christmas at the home of her brother, Mr. Louis O'Reilly, of Hibbert. VARNA News atiletisall and District Insurance Company. Miss 'Minnie Stewart is visiting her aunt, Mies Moir, of Mr. and Mrs. William . Fairburn gave a reception in honor of the lat. ter's sister, who was recently inarried to Mr. John Taylor, son of Mr. Rich- ard Taylor. They reeeived litany beau- tiful gifts, showing the esteem in which the young couple are held in the community. A large number attended the Christ- mas entertainment at ,School Section No. 2, which was a decided success. The teacher and children are to be congratulated in putting on such a fine entertainment Mrs. Grace Ross and Miss Verna 'McGregor are spending their Christ- -mas holidays at the latter's home, Mr. Robert McGregor. School Report—The fell -owing is the school report of S. S. No. 10, Tuekersmith, for the months of No- vember and December. The numbers indicate percentages. Honors 75, pass 60. Sr. IV—Bill McLean 78. Jr. IV —Laura Tremeer 79, Gertrude Martin 84, Mervyn Hodgert 78, Rita Ciccoloni 76, Evelyn Sandford, 39. Sr. III— Verna McLean 88, Margaret Taylor 69. Jr. III—Myrtle Taylor 68 Gor- donHodgert 41, George Varley 59. Primer --, Shirley Fairbairn, Keith McLean, Kenneth McLean. Highest marks obtained in any ;subject, 100 by Gertrude Martin.—Olive Workman, Teacher. School Report—The following is the school report for S. S. No. 5, Tuckersmith, for the months of No- vember and December: Jr. IV—Edna Macdonald •77%, Gavin Gemmell 70 Harold Rice 68, Jean Macdonald 67, Harold Chesney 60. Sr. III — Edith Wallace 85, Arthur 'Leyburne 72, Dor- othy Gemmell 71, Ethel Chesney 68, Robert Patrick 60. Sr. TI —,Grace Wallace 76. Jr. II—Warden Haney 79, Arnold Archibald 67. I. — John Oldfield 76, Hazel 'McNaughton 73, Gordon Macdonald 72. Primer—Shir- ley Oldfield, Donald Wallace, Pearson Chesney, Claire Haney, John Patrick, Number on roll, 21; average attend- ance: November 19, December 20.— Alice M. Archibald, Teacher. The many friends of Mr. William Taylor will be sorry to know he is confined to the house as the result of a fractured ankle. The school entertainment put on in Varna on Monday afternoon, was well represented by the ratepayers and ad- joining sections and was worthy of ereclit to both pupils and teacher, Mise Ruby Taylor. Mr, and Mrs. G. H. Beatty are now comfortably settled in their new com- modious home and their many friends wish them every happiness and pros:- perity. At the time of writing we are very sorry to say word has been received from Nashville, Ten., of the illness of Mr. Jeff Keyes, who is a native of Stanley Township. We still hold out hope for his recovery. Mr. and Mrs. Lee McConnell, ac- companied by Mr. and Mrs. A. Me - Connell, spent Monday in London, re- turning with their daughter, Miss Margaret, of Toronto, who will spend the holidays at her home here. Mr. and Mrs. William McDonald, of Goderich Township, spent the week end with Mr. and Mrs. Frank Weekes. Mr. H. Bretherton left Monday for Toronto to meet his wife and little sons from England. We welcome the newcomers to our oommunity. School Report.—The following is the report of Varna School for No- vember and December. Those marked thus (*) were absent for the exam- inations: Sr. IV—Pass 660: Ida Chuter 727, Bill Austin 574, *Lillian Elliott Sr. III—Pass 540: Willie McAsh 659, Elmer Johnston 557, *Harvey Chuter. Jr. III—Pass 540: J'..a.TIO Reid 502, Gordon Horr.er 552, *Bessie Chuter. II—Pass 500: Ford Johnston 484, Murvin Johnston 430. Sr. Primer—Floyd McAsh 828, Roy Elliott •628, *Donald Keyes 594. Jr. Primer—Helen Johnston 75%. Per- fect Spelling for November, Jeans Reid, Willie McAsh; perfect Spelling for December, 'Willie McAsh, Elmer Johnston, Bessie Chuter, Gordon Horner. Best speller forthe term, Willie McAsh. — Ruby I. Taylor, Teacher. TUCKERSMITII School Report.—The following is the report of S. S. No. 9, Tuckersmith for the month of December: Sr. IV —Irene Mackay 76.12, Anna Love 73.12, Jack Consitt 72.75, Jean Irvine 70.25, Mac Chesney 66.5, Lorne Hay 61.12, Russell Hodgert 60.12. Jr. IV —Billy Dalrymple 44. Sr. III—Robt. McLachlan 73. Jr. III—Aldimer Gem- mell 69, Stewart Love 67, Glen Hous- ton 66, Kate Dalrymple 48. Second Clam Jack Mackay 70, Billy Powell 67, Willie Hodgert 55. Class I—Hel- en Houston 65.6. Primer—Frances Elgie, Doris lVfackay, Bruce Hodgert. Highest mark acquired by any pupil in History: A. Gemmell, 98; in Geog- raphy, Jack Consitt, 97; in Arithmetic, Russell Hodgert 88; in Grammar, A. Love, 85; in Reading, R. McLachlan, 80Girls: Highest percentage for term —Anna Love; Boys, R. McLachlan and J. Mackay. Best record in Spell- ing for December, Jack Mackay. Per- fect attendance for 1930—Robert Mc- Lachlan, Aldimer Gemmell, Willie Hodgert, B-ruce Hodgert. Number on roll, 20; average attendance for De- cember, 19. — Margaret E. Grieve, Teacher. School Report.—The following axe the results of the Christmas examina- tions of S. S. No. 2, Tuckersmith. An asterisk before a name indicates one or more examinations missed; V Class — Eula MacGregor 77%, June Smith 76, Beatrice Dayman 71. Jr. IV—Gladys McKenzie 82, "Norma Hevener 68, Ruth Watson 55, Bruce MacGregor 51. Sr. III — *Doreen Cooper 52. Jr. III—Theda Watson 77, Edna Mae Dayman 70, Olive Smith 67, Bernard Sandford 53, Mena Smith 48. Sr. II—Dorothy Dietz 78, *Arthur Field 70, Edison 'McLean 66, Mildred Dietz 59. Jr. II—Kathleen MacGregor 84, Kenneth McKenzie 80, Donald Cooper 79, Donald Ds,yrnan 76, Robert Field and Blanche Watson 73 (ties), Grace Schilbe 70, Ray Coop er 65. Sr. Primer—Marorie Smith, Gwendolyn 'Cooper, Kathleen Schilbe. Jr. Primer—Esther Dayman, Billie Sproat. Best spellers in' each class for November and December: Jr. IV --Gladys McKenzie; Jr. III — Edna Dayman; Sr. II—Dorothy Dietz and Edison McLean (ties); Jr. I1—Grace Schilbe. Best speller in school fen Novemlber and December: Gladys IVIicKensie and Grace Sehilbe (ties). Number on roll, 81; steerage attend. ante, Md.—Jean E. McKenzie, Teach- er. IVfr. and Mrs. Andrew Bell motored ta London rfeeently to visit their &leiter, Miss Etta, who holds a lneratiVe patitien With the Sun Life $801; Stewart McQueen, S. S. No. 10; $624.48; Robert Hazelwood, S, 8, No. 8 Union, $543.90; Kate McFaul, S. S. No. 9, Union, $114.55; Wm. Morley, S. S. No. 12, Unian, $131.36; Oliver Hazelwood, S. S. No. 13, Union, $487.90; Thos. K. Patten, S. S. No. 3, Bicld. R. C., $31.49; Treasurer Huron, rent co. machinery, $222; Fred Eller- ington, ditching and weed cutting, $17.40; Evan Dew, 'brushing, $1.00 ; R. Selcea, brushing and hauling stone, $15; Fred Ford, grading and ditching, $16; Sam McLean, ditching, $5; Hy. Wlebber, sharpening grader blades, $2.60; Chas. Stephen, trucking, $1; Frdd Wright, labor, $4.50; Norman Jaques, labor on culvert, $1; Wm. Moodie, dragging, $4; G. N. Turner, Treasurer Tuckersmith, boundary work, Usborne share, $23.09; Henry Ford, superintendence, $20.05, ---Car- ried. Council adjourned to, meet on December 29th at the close of nomina- tion,—Henry Strang, Clerk. HILLSGREEN W. M. S.—The regular monthly meeting of the Women's Missionary Society was held on Wednesday af- ternoon, December 17th, in the base- ment of the church at 2.30 o'clock. The president, Mrs. Cochrane, opened the meeting with Hymn 168. Mrs. Ross Love then gave the Bible les- son, and Mrs. Conner led in prayer. Hymn 172 was sung, and the treas- urer's report was read and adopted. The offering was then taken. f he of- ficers' for the year were elected by acclamation: President, Mrs. J. Cochrane; 1st vice-president, R. Stev- enson; 2nd vice-president, Mrs. H. Turner; treasurer, Mrs. W. Turner ; secretary, Mrs. R. McAllister; assist- ant secretary, Miss A. Jarrott; Mes- senger secretary, Mrs. R. Love; or- ganist, Miss G. Stephenson; Supply Secretary, Mrs. C. Stepher son ; Stranger's Secretary, Mrs. R. Love; .Horne Helpers, Miss R. Stephenson; press secretary, Miss A. Jarrott. Af- ter thio Mrs. W. Turner gave an item of the hymn, "Jesus Shall Reign Where 'Ere the Sun.” Hymn 374 was then sung and Mrs. Conner gave the study from the study book on Japan. The business was then taken and the meeting closed with the Lord's Pray- er. Mr. Stewart Beattie left for his home in Londesboro for the Christ- mas holidays. Quite a number have been attend- ing the Christmas concerts in the schools and churches in this vicinity Mr. George Stephenson, of Walker ton, spent a few days with his par ents, Mr. and Mrs. R. Stenhenson. We are sorry to report that Mr. Bruce Walker is confined to his room. We hope he soon will be able to be around again. USBORNE Council Minutes. — The municipal council of the Township of Usborne, met on December 15th, pursuant to statute with all the members of the council present. The minutes of the meeting of December 6th were read and approved, after the addition of the item of $10 to 'Roy Kirk for land damages on the Washburn Drain on motion of Williams -Dew. The com- mittee of council appointed to investi- gate the catch basin on the Brock Drain reported the work uneatiefa,c- tory owing to insufficient height; a temporary repair having been made and on account of the lateness of the season. Shier -Williams; That the Engineer be consulted in the matter. —Carried. Orders by W,asteott and Shier: Treasurer Co. of Huron, coun- ty levy, $8,551.66; county highway rate, $4,886.66; provincial highway rate, $2,443.33; Old Age Pension rate, $1,221.67. Total, $17,103.31; Sidney Adamson, Sec.-Treas., Blanshard lVfun. Telephone rate. $2,411.60; Treasurer Usborne, collection rate, $13.40; John B. Mustard, Sec.-Treas., Tuckersmith Municipal Telephone rate, $383.63 ; Clerk Usborne, colleetion rate, $3.00; total, $386.63. John Roger, 0. L. S., Engineer's fee's, Pym Drain, $470.00; Fletcher Drain, $198; Brock Drain, $30; Elimville Drain, $294; Stewart Drain, $41; Whelehan Award charged to Lot 10, S. W. B., $18; total, $1,051. Treasurer Usborne—Tp. read portion Wildfong Drain $81; Fletcher Drain, $86.50; Winchelsea Drain, $9,83; An- derson No. 2 Drain, $5.84; Washburn Drain, $151.20; Minty -111e Drain, $1,058.93; Stewart Drain, $21.36; to- tal $1,413.66. J. T. Hern, land pur- chase, Pym Drai' n $22; Frank Redd, help survey BrackDram, $4.50; Wm. Pineombe help survey Branch 13, of Elimville'Dram, $1.50; A. Penwarden, help survey Branch B. of Elimville Drain, $1.50. • Balance School Levy— Luther R'eynolds, S. S. No. 1, 8703.05; Charles Monteith, S. S. No. 21, $1,242.74; Jas. H. Roach, S. S. No. 3, $1,006.14; Cecil Skinner, 8. S. No. 4, 8611.14; Clark Fisher, S. S, No, 5, 62155.62; Vire% Veal, S. 8. No, 6, $1,089.05; Harold trem, S. S. No. 7, 111••••M•••••11., wreath from the McEwen and Pears= families; spray from Gordon Keeler; spray, Miss Gladys McLean; spray, Miss Mary Stewart; spray, Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Murdook; :spray from Mr. and Mrs. Calvert, Ilderton. ELIMVILLE Mr. Walter H. Johns, B.A., of Vic- toria College, Toronto, is spending the holidays at his home. The officers for the W. M. S. for 1931 are as follows: President, Mrs. (Rev.) White; lst vice-president, Mrs. Charles Godbolt; 2nd vice-president, Mrs. F. Delbridge; 3rd vice-president, Mrs. R. D. Hunter; treasurer, Mrs. F. Brock; corresponding secretary, Mrs. R. Johns; secretary, Mrs. W. Horn; Stranger's Secretary, Mrs. E. Pym; Secretary Christian Steward- ship, Mrs. Hy. Delbridge; assistant Mrs. J. Prance; organiet, Mrs. N. Clarke; assistant, Mrs. W. Skinner ; Baby Band Leader, Mrs. W. Johns; Mission Band Leader, Mrs. Ed. Johns; assistants, Mrs. W. Skinner and Mrs. Elford; Temperance, Mrs. Murch; assistant, Mrs. S. Brooks; press secretary, Mrs. H. Ford; supply secretary, Mrs. Thomas Bell; mite box secretary, Mrs. H. Hunter; Associ- ate Helpers' Secretary, Mrs. S. Hunt- er; Missionary Monthly, Mrs. E. Skin- ner; assistant, ,Mrs. Charles Johns ; Heralds: N. China Mrs. Geo. Coward; Japan, Mrs. M. Skinner; Korea, Mrs. J. Prput; Trinidad, Mrs. H. Hender- son; Canadian Border Cities, Mre. A. Pym; India, Mrs. G. Miners; Africa, Mrs. B. Cooper; French Canadian, Mrs. Wm. Skinner; Italians in Can- ada, Mrs. Herman Foster; Indians in Canada, Mrs. Nelson Coulter. ,1 4 0 V,Vrif4.4. ••••••••0161111•110.11110111MSIIM KIPPEN S. S. Concert. —The Sunday sehool of St. Andrew's United Church. Kip - pen, held a very successful Christ- mas concert on Friday evening in the auditorium of the church. A short Christmas pageant was enjoyed with the shepherds, Wisemen and the Ain gels on the ,platforrn, while a group of girls dressed in the quaint costume of the carol singers, sang suitable numbers. Some of Miss Penfold's scholars took part in a drill, "The Dance of the Woodland Nymphs." The audience then listened eagerly to an address by the new moderator of the United Church of Canada, namely, Rev. Dr. Oliver, also to the address given by Rev. Peter Bryce. Miss Mc- Kenzie's scholars then put on a drill, "The Star of Bethlehem," also a chor- us. The Christmas lantern slides Were then shown, after which Santa Claus arrived in time to unload the Christ- mas tree loaded with present. A large box was alsd packed with good tnings and sent to the "Friendship House," London. Mr. Gilbert Jarrett, of Western Uni- versity, ,London, is spending the Christmas holidays at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Jar- rott. Miss Lettie Love, of London Normal Seho.ol; is visiting over the holidays with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Love, of Stanley. Miss Emma Workman, of Stratford, Normal, is spending the Christmas holidays with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Workman, of Tucker - smith. Mr. Lawrence Brightmore, of Lon- don, is visiting at the home of his aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. John Cochrane, ef Hay. A few friends from Hurondale at- tended the Christmas concert at St. Andrew's United Church, Kippen. A very successful school concert was held at S. S. No. 14, 'Hay, on Thurs- day evening. A full programme of drills, recitations, dialogues, songs, under the leadership of their teacher, Miss Oral Finnigan, and a musical play, "Playing a Joke on Santa Claus" under their directorship of Mr. Sam Rennie, of Hensall. 'Miss Oral Finnigan is visiting over the Christmas holidays with her par- ents at Nile. Miss Jessie Finlayson, of Belgrave, is spending the holidays with her par- ents, ,Mr. and Mrs. James Finlayson, of Tuckersmith. (Too late for last week) School concerts now the order of the day. Miss 0. Finnigan visited at the home of her parents at Nile over the week end. Miss Erma Workman, of Stratford Normal, visited over the week end at the Name of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Workman, of Tucker smith. We are pleased to report that little Miss Wilma Hays is improving nice- ly, having come home from the Scott Memorial Hospital, Seaforth, some two weeks ago. The pupils of S. S. No. 14, Stan- ley, with their teacher, Miss P. Pen - fold, and musical director, Mr. S. Ren- nie, of Hensall, held a very success- ful Christmas concert on Tuesday ev- ening, December 16th. Santa Claus was there also to take the presents off the tree. Miss Myrtle Framer, of Goderich township, is visiting for a few days at the home of her uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Dick, of Hay. Special Christmas services will be held in St. Andrew's United Church on Sunday morning at 11 a.m. Spscial music is te.:;sg prepared by the choir. The choir of St. Andrew's 'United Church, Kippen, will present a musi- cal cantata, "His Natal Day," on Sunday evening, December 28th. The cantata, "His Natal Day," which was to have been presented by the St. Andrew's United Church choir will not be held on Sunday evening, December 28th, as intended. Further announcement later. STANLEY Mr. and Mrs. Lorne Armstrong, Mr. Robert Armstrong and Miss Hazel Smiley were visitors at Stratford on Wednesday of last week. Mr. and Mrs. Ruskin Keys, of East Windsor, are visiting at the home of the former's parents, Mr. and 'Mrs. Nelson Keys, Babylon Line. 'Miss Izetta Merner, of New Dun- dee, is spending the holidays at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ed, Merner. Quite a number attended the Christ- mas entertainment at the Blake school on Monday night and report a good time. Miss Annie McTaggart, teacher of Babylon school, is spending the holi- days at her home at Walton, and Miss Hazel Smiley, teacher of Goshen school, at her home in Hensall. The following students are home for the holidays: Stewart Keys, of To- ronto University; Mervyn Keys and Allan Keys, of Seaforth Collegiate; Edith Merner, Helen Anderson and Grace Robinson, of Clinton Collegiate. Quite a number of radios are being installed in this vicinity and the rural dwellers are enjoying the splendid Christmas programs being broadcast- ed from the large cities. School Report.—The following is the Christmas report of S. S. No. 14, Stanley: Sr. IV—Margaret McKen- zie 80, Mabel Talbot 72. Jr. IV— Andrew McKenzie 84, Elmer Hayter 72, Wilmer Jones 65, Wesley Jones 63, Mary Aldrich 59, Margaret Jones 59, Alex. McBeath 57. Sr. III—Harvey Hayter '72, Audrey Cochrane 66, Au- brey Farquhar 56, Harold Jones 54. II—George Clifton 73, Kathleen Jones 57, Eric Switzer 41, Mary Farquhar (absent). Primer—Donald Switzer, Ernie Talbot, Mervin Hayter, Kenneth McKenzie. Number an roll, 21; av- erage attendance, 18.88.—P. C. Pen - fold Teacher. Death of James Alexander Thom- son.—A very sad death and one which brought sadness to the whole com- munity, occurred on Wednesday of last week, when James Thomson, only and beloved son of Alexander 'horn - son and the late Mrs. Thomson, of the 3rd concession of Stanley. Mir. Thomson who was ill for about five months, suffered much, but was kind and bright through all his illness. "Jim," as he was familiarly known by all was a great favorite and had many friends who will regret to hear of his death. He was in his 42.nd year and had lived .practically all his life on the farm where he was born. He was married in September, 1918, to Miss Barbara Isabel Chesney, daughter of 1Virs. James Chesney and the late James Chesney, of Tucker - smith. . He is survived by his wife and one .son, Alex., and his aged father, and to sisters, Mrs. Arthur McQueen Stanley, and Mrs. James Bowey, Kippen, all of wham have the sympathy of the whole community in their sad 'bereavement. The funeral was held from his late home on Fri- day afternoon, when the services were conducted by his pastor, Rev. W. A. Bremner, of Brucefield. Interment took blue in Batird's Cemetery. The pallbearers were Harry Chesney, Tom Kay, Jim Boyce, John McGowan, J. R. Murdock and John :WE -were The flor- al tributes were'many and beautiful and wete received from the following: Gates Ajar from family; wreath from sisters; spray from Chesney -family; wreath from relatives of Moose Jaw; spray from two Baird auntiespra)y. from Mr. and Mrs,. Blogan and family, Toronto; wreath from the causing ; wreath from Brather Odtifellows ; wreath from Managers of the :/lturelt; spray from the ,!..noir; (spray fro* teacher and obilrliton a .8. 8. No. to; . , ZURICH Mr. Ferd. Haberer, owner of ths open air skating rink, entertained the young and old folks on Monday eve- ning at the rink. A nicely decorated Christmas tree was the centre of at- traction and Santa. Claus also made his appearance to the delight of the kiddies. Many also took advantage of the skating, the ice being in ex- cellent condition. The many friends of Mr. Charles Fritz will be :pleased to hear that he returned from the 'hospital on Monday and is able to attend to his business at the shore store. Mr. and Mrs. Eldon Schnell, of De- troit, visited relatives here over the week end. Mr. J. Deichert, Mr. I. Yungblut ant sister, Miss Inez, attended the fun- eral of the late Fred Peine, held at New 1Hamburg on Saturday. At the sale of the house, and land in the village, owned by Mr, A. Voison no bid was received high enough and the property will likely be sold by private sale. Miss Ruth Turkheim, who is at- tending college at Stratford, is home for the holidays. Public school closed; on Friday for the Christmas and New Year's holi- days. The scholars rendered inter- esting programs at the school house on Friday afternoon at which gifts were also exehanged. Hunters who follow the pastime of rabbit hunting have seen a number of deer in this section during the past week. Two were seem, near Drysdale, one in the big swamp and one in Stanley Totenship. atra. 3. Dedela and child, of Kit- chener, are visiting at the home of her parents, Mir. and Mi,rs E. Daiiars. Hay ToWnshim Financial Statement ;—(Ilie annual financial statement. of Sonae:folks will tell you that BUSINESS IS BUSINESS but we have found in dealing with you that BUSINESS IS PLEASURE. We hope the pleasure has been mutual and extend to you, our many Clients and Friends, our sincere wishes for a New Year of Happiness and Prosperity. WATSON & REID Specialists iSEAFORTH in all lines of Insurance. ONTARIO A eerr ir)%4," rn en' es en 'r -'r' ins re the Township of Hay has been issued and the total receipts for 1930 were $128,240.97. The total payments to December 15th were $124,023.48, leav- ing a cash balance on hand of $4,217.49. Uncollected taxes to that date were $3,591.85. The payments on Township Roads were $12,143.37, on county rate $17,684.44, on schools $12,933.13, Hay Municipal Telephone System $12,933.13, and drains $38,999.83. On account of the con- struction of a number of municipal drains, the council was compelled to build several large cement bridges and this helped to 'swell the payments on roads. The telephone system shows a balance on hand of $1,651.48, and Zurich Police Village, a balance of $171.14. HENSALL Mr. Campbell, of Stratford, was a guest over the week end with his bro- ther, Murray, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ben Elder. Mr. Thomas Farquhar returned to Hamilton on Monday after spending some weeks with his son Frank, wife and family. The Christmas tree at the Town Hall arranged by the Firemen on Tuesday afternoon, was the most largely attended and most successful one held in years. Santa sens pres- ent and came in reindeer state, driv- en by Mr. James Bengough. The speakers were Reeve Higgins and all the Councillors. In addition, Mr. Parker and Mr. Sinclair gave splendid addresses. 1VI.r. Mcllroy was unable to be present. On Sunday morning in Carmel Pres- byterian Church the service will be ai the usual hour and the subject will be "The Christian Sojourner," and in the evening, "Borrowed Time," There will be special music by the choir. Sacrament 'will be held in the Unit- ed Church on Sunday evening with preparatory services on Friday even- ing. The subject on Sunday evening will be, "The Old Year Out." The United Church at Chiselhurst held their annual Christmas tree and entertainment last week and the room was filled to capacity. There was splendid music and they were greatly assisted by Miss Agnes Patrick, who with her pupils, gave several pleas. ing numbers. Son Dies In West.—Mrs. William Buchanan, of town, received the very sad news that her eldest son, William, of Dauphin, Manitoba, had passed a- way on Friday at his home, follow- ing a few weeks' illness. Mr. Buch- anan will be well remembered by the people of Hensall and vicinity, having spent his boyhood days in 'Hensell and having spent different -winters with his ,mother and relatives. rile leaves to mourn his loss, two sons, Clifford, of Dauphin, Man.,and .loward, of Chicago; two dauhters, Mrs. Gordon Cox, of Dauphin, and -1Vfiss Irene, of Winnipeg; three sisters, Mrs. James Hope, of Vancouver; Mrs. Agnes Mc- Donald, of Hensall; 'Miss Margaret, of Toronto; five brothers, Robert, of Alaska; David, of California; Jack, of Guelph; Fred and Peter, of Toron- to. Much, sympathy is extended to Mrs. Buchananand family. 'Special Christmas Services.—Spe- cial Christmas services were held in the United Church on Sunday morn- ing and evening last, large congrega- tions were present at both services. Delightful music was rendered by the large choir under the leadership of Mr, W. 0. Goodwin and Miss Eleanor Fisher, organist, and the sermons by the pastor, Rev. A. Sinclair, were much enjoyed and were very appro- priate and well in keeping with the day. Following is the services as given. Morning Service — Sermon theme, "The Saying Concerning the Child," Minister; anthem, "Tidings of Great Joy," soloist, 'Miss Greta Lara- mie, A.T.C.M.; tenor solo, "Calm on the Listening Ear," Mr. T. Shenitt; anthem, "And in the Country of Ju- dea," soloist, Mr. Sam Resmie; duet, "All Who Believe," Mrs. Alfred Clark and Mr. W. 0. Goodwin. Evening Service—Sermon theme, "The Star of Bethlehem," Minister; anthem, "Night So Calm and Holy," soloist, Miss Pearl Elder and Mr. Murray Campbell, violin solo., Miss Greta, Lammie, A.T. C.M.; ladies' quartette, "Underneath the Christmas Starlight," Mesdames Hedden, Drysdale, Sinclair and Hess; solo, "Behold the Morning Cometh," Mrs. L. Hedden; anthem, "Unto Us a Child is Born," soloist, Mrs. A. Sin- clair and Mr. W. Carlisle; duet, "Star of Bethlehem," Mrs. A. Joynt and Mrs. G. Hees; men's chorus "Behold There Came Wisemen." —Carmel Presbyterian Churcleheld special Christmas services and large congregations were present. Excellent music under the leadership of W. A. McLaren and Miss Blanche Mustard, organist, was rendered, and much en- joyed. Instructive and appropriate sermons by the pastor, Rev. J. A. Mc- Ilroy, were given, and were well in keeping with the day. Morning ser- vice: Subject, "Joys That Were Born Into the World with Christ," Minis- ter; male quartette, "Glory to God in the Highest," R. MacLaren, Orville Taylor, W. A. MacLaren and Cliff Moir; anthem, "He Shall be Called Wonderful Counselor," male chorus, "Praise,Ye the Father"; anthem, "The Lord is Born." Evening s.ervice. Sub- ject, "What Does Christmas Mean to You?" Minister; ladies chorus, "Be Joyful in the Lard"; anthem, "Tidings of Great Jay"; male chorus, "Peace Forever Shall Reign"; An.them, "Chimes of the Holy Night." Sunday School Entertaimn nt.— The annual Sunday school entertain- ment of the United Church was held in the Town Hall on Friday evening, December 19th, and was a decided success. The hall was filled and ev- eryone who attended the concert en- joyed themselves and pronounced it one of the best programs given yet. Rev. Mr. Sinclair very ably acted as chairman. The opening number, "Here Comes the Sun," by the Sun- day school, was in charge of Mr. Fer- ris Cantelon and Mr. Claude Biowes; solos by Ronald Parker and Bobby Hess, accompanied by Mr. Fred Hess on the guitar; recitations by Jack Drysdale, Keith Buchanan, Howard Love, Audrey Twitchell; exercises, "Mother Goose," Miss Murdock's class, trained by Mrs. G. Hess; "Ten Little Santee," Mrs. E. McQueen's class: action song, "Christmas Cradles," Mrs. Dougall's class trained by Mrs. A. Sinclair; exercise, "At Christmas Time," Miss Greta Lam- mie's class; fan drill in charge of Mrs. George 'Hess and Mrs. Delos Huntley; moonbeam drill in charge of Miss Ellis and Miss Margaret John- ston; violin solo, Billy Glenn, "The Blue Bells of Scotland," accompanist, Miss Helen Glenn; "The Merry Min- strels' end men composed of Messrs. F. Cantelon, C. Blowes, M. Campbell and A. Appleton, gave a comis sketch which was very much enjoyed; pan- tornine, "Rock of Ages," in charge of Miss Ellis, Miss Florence Welsh and Miss Margaret Johnston, very pleas- ingly sang the duet, "Rock of Ages." The orchestra composed of Messrs. Clare Zuefle, E. Little, S. Welsh and F. Cantelon, accompanied. Miss Flor- ence Welsh gave some excellent mus- ical numbers during the program. Much credit is due to all those that had charge of the training of the chilenjoyed.drelias every number was more than —The following is the St. Pau% Sunday School Christmas .prografnme: Chorus, "Christmas," by the Sunday school, followed, by a carol, "Sweetly Carol"; recitation by Nellie Fee; reci- tation by Harry Armstrong; recita- tion by Morrison McEwen; Santa Claus chorus by Miss L. Drummond's and Miss E. Johnston's Classes; reci- tation by Herbert Drummond; reoita- tion by Mary Goodwin; dialogue, "Watching for Santa" by Dorris Pearce anti May Wolfe; recitation by George Pearce; recitation by May Wolfe; motion song by Miss L. Drum- mond's and Miss E. Johnston's class; recitation by Mary Aldrich; action son, pupils of the school; recitation, Viola Hildebrant; baseball drill by the boys of 'Miss E. Johnston's class; reci- tation by Arthur •Varley; dialogue by the girls of lVfirs. Varley's class, "Liv- ing the Chrispnas Spirit"; quartette, Viola Hildebrant, Beryl Drummond, Robert Varley, John Drummond; the Rector, Rev. Parker, chairman; Mrs. Goodwin, pianist. ,44. -,, ,y 4 , , THANKS We take the opportunity once again presented at this season, to greet you, and extend our th a nk s for the generous and valued patronage accorded us during the year now closing. J. A. Westcott „, • , r-Trlr"."; ' A