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Home My WebLink AboutThe Huron Expositor, 1942-11-27, Page 4a,- .9r,�-r• 942 rsi ec' Ads will be inserted at new low cash rates: i0rrlwr. Wanted, Lost and Bound. Coming Events, Etc. -Per word: let week 1 Ceat and week ,.-.,... Cent ... 3rd week Cent y rN a, riimum charge, first insertion-25 Fenn A ion `flgllre, initial end abbreviation counts as one Word. Card of 'tomos. Ip. Memoriam Notice -1 cent per word. Minimum, 60 cents per week.„ ? arrquloes may' lie directed to a Box Number, nip The Huron Expositor, for 10 cents extra, Ten Oran :oddii t ea$ iper week will be charged of ads in above cl sp ere net paid by the Sa'tu lea Merit In the week in whishthe ad was run. 'Birti . Marriages end Deaths inserted free of charge. Auction Sales, Notices to Creditors, Etc. --Rates on explication. Wanted WANTED -A. LARGE DOLL'' CARRIAGE, in good condition. Apply to Box 354. HURON EXPOSITOR. 3911-1 For Sale POR SALE -TWO LIT nen OF WEANED a• pigs. Phone BERT STEPIHENSON, 841 ring 18„ Seaforth- . 39114 mon SALE -DE LAVAL CREAM SEPARA- tor, 780 lbs.. capacity, in good condition. May be "seen at John Bach'b, Seaforth. ROBERT AGAR. Phone 836 r 5, Seaforth- 3911x1 OR SALE --LADIES' WINTER CLOTH port with fur collar; size 50. Can be seen at. GILLESPIE CLEANERS. FOB. SALE -GOOD HEAVY WINTER V`i- ERCOAT, size 42; color black. Apply to Box 342, , EXPOSITOR OFFICE. 8904 -mf FOR SALE -1 OAK BUr'F'aT ; 6 OAK chairs : 1 Quis,bec Coad heater. Apply to ANNA BOWLAND,' Egmondvilie. ' 8907-tf Notice To Creditors NOTICE TO CR EDITORS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ALEXANDER , BUCHANAN, lata • of the Township of .• Tnckersmith, Farmer, de= ceased. ALTA PERSONS HAVING CLAMS AGAINST the Estate of the late Alexander Buchan- an. who died on the twenty -filet' day of September, 1942, are hereby notified to send them to. one of the undersigned, duly veri- fied, on or before the 15th day of December, 1942. ' ASTER the lust -named date the assets of the said Estate will be distributed among the persons entitled thereto, having regard only to claims of • which the, Administrators shelll then have notice- . DATED at Exeter, the 23rd of November, 1942. Miss Margaret L. Buchanan, Hensel], Out George W. Armstrong, R.R. 1, 'Exeter. Out, Administrators. „-"' GLADIl1AN, Exeter, Ontario Their Solicitor. ' 3911-3 NOTICE, TO CREDITORS IN THE 'MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JAMES 1 ORRIS PRIEST, late of the Vil- lage of Hensall, Gentleman, deceased. ALL venison's$,AVINGCI4A.IMIS AGAINST the Estate of the late James Norris Priest, who' died on the 16th day of October, 1942, are• hereby notified to send then to either of the undersigned, duly verified, on or before 'the 1st day of December, 1942. ` AFTER the last-named date the' assets of the said Estate will be distributed among the persons ' entitled thereto. • having regard only to claims of which the Executor shall then have rsotice. DATED at Exeter, the, 7th day of Novem- ber, 1942. MRS. ALPINE ,ItICEWEN, Hensall, Ontario Executor. F. W. GLADMAN, Exeter, Ontario ti Solicitor for the Executor. • 8909.3 Auction Sales AUCTION SALE in Hensall AUCTION SAT F OF RESIDENCE IN HEN - sail. Vacant Loin, Household Furniture, The' undersigned Auctioneer has, been auth- orized to 'offer for saleby public, auction, on "the premises, the residence of the late JAMES NORRIS PRIEST, in . Hensall; on Tuesday, 'December 8th, 1942, at 1.30 o'clock, in the afternoon, the following: REAL ESTATE: . Parcel. 1. -Lot Number 268 on 'the north side of Richmond St. South. Moir's Survey of Hensall-" On this said Lot is a two-etorea, brick ..house containing '3' • bedrooms, parlor, kitchen and dining; room. The' house .bas• been . recently shingled and there is' a full sized cellar with, cement floor; well and cis- tern ; chicken 'pen. • Parcel 2'. V•acasit Lots 'Number 312 and 813 onthe south side of Richmond Street South, almost immediateln 'south of the described residence. . Parcel B. --Vacant Lots Ntumbers 242 and 9.51 on the west side of Elizabeth. Street be- tween King Street and , Richmond Street South. CHATTELS: Five beds, mattresses and springs ; 1 dress- er; 1 stand; 1 davenport; 1 setee and. two matching chairs ; 1 organ; 2 glass cupboards; 1 .extension table; 10 chairs; kitchen table; 2 small tables ; 1 6 -foul reed couch; 1 Quebec) Cook stove; 1 large kitchen range (coal' 'or' wood) ; 1 coal oil heater ; dishes ; fruit.sealers ; wheelbarrow; iron sugar kettle; garden and 'ditching tools ; a n>mmber, of pictures and othen•articles too numaroua to mention. • TEEMS: Real Estate -10 per +tint at gime of dale' and balance in 30- days thereafter without interest. Chattels -Cash. For further details appig 'to the undersign- ed: F. W. GLADMAN, Hensall & Exeter Solicitor. MRS. ALPINE MrEWEN, HansaI% Orin. Executrix. ARTHUR WEBER. Auctioneer, " Dashwood, Ont. DATED at Exeter this 23rd day of Novem- ber, 1942. 39112 ,DUCTION SALE OF FARM, FARM STOCK and Implements,, at Lot 21, Concession 10 • Stanley Township four miles' southwest Of Varna, on .Friday;, November 27th, at 1 p.m.: HORSES-Matcshed team of Percher - ens, filly and gelidiilg, 3 years old t 1 three - 'year -old Clyde mare; 1 drivi'hg mare 7 years old: CATTLE -12 Durham cows, due to freshen frtom time of sale till March ; 3 baby Peeves, 450 to 500 pounds ; 4. spring calves; 1 yearling steer; 1 Shorthorn bull rising two Years; 2 calves one month old. PIGS AND AND . POULTRY -110 York chunks; 2 months old ; 140 Rock pullets. MAOHINERY - One fdcCormick-Deering side rake; 1 Massey -Har- ris riding plow (like new) ;'1 walking plow; 1 4 -section diamond Marrows ; 1 corn .scuf-' iter 1 single scuffler; •1 Massey -Harris cream separator; 1 set of beam scales; feed cooker; 1 grain crusher; 1 cutter; 1 rubber tired wagon; hay rack; gravel box ; slings ; one colony house; •brooder stove; 1 set of farm z'leiglhs, and flat rack ; 1 wheelbarrow: gas barrels; quantity of ,lumber ; 4i/z squares of =galvanized roofing (new) ; forks ; shovels; whif letrees ; neekyhkee, etc. HARNESS -One tot of', beeechinii harness, like new: 1 back- bend setof harness; 1 set of single' harness : 3 liaise'. collars. .EtAAY AND :GRAIN - 200 bushels ,of misted grain; 300 Wm:Adis of choice barley • suitable -for seed; 25 tions of timothy and clover hay. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE n-Orie couch eta mahogany table; 1 spool bed: bed spring•; serialist -end; writing desk : 2' kit- . 'eft •tables , . 'idtchern impbaa'r l : 4 Wettest ,'res 1 steel,; 1 niece of Linoleum; 1 baby's " r gee 'bdrtteftit ; : 1 laundry stave;. tfit r. FARM --•writ s1 `tfi cion 10. Y' 120 fes Cien 'loam land, u r,Winn?sell Ory ., '1 'barn 3&a12, 'UAd r rap-;. Lost and Found LOST -PAIR GLASSES IN BROWN CASE. Finder please 'leave at KE &TING'S DRUG STORE- 3911-1 Property For Sale HOUSE FOR SALE IN HENSALL--SEVEN roomed, solid brick, in excellent condi- tion, on the London Road in ilke village; at present occupied by Miss Jean urray.. Ap- Ply to JAMES SMILLIE, Hensall, or to A. G. SM1T.T.1r, 33 Hewitt Ave., Toronto. • 3910-5 Personals S d°NDOR TABLETS Q.LENDOR TABLETS HARED' niSS AND ►►JJ effective-" Two weeks supply 11.00, at KRATING'S DRUG STORE. 8889-25 Notices OTICE-WE WISH TO INFORM OUR 41 customers that the Winthrop Chopping Mill will be closed for repairs the second week of December, commencing Monday, De - camber 7th. HAASE & SON. 3911x2 SEAFORTH FARMERS ' 'GO -OPERATIVE are open every day and have the follow- ing Co-operative feeds • in stock: 20% Lay Mash;, O.A.C. Lay Mash with cereal grass; Developing Mash; Poultry Concentrate 40%; Poultry Concentrate 33%; Lime Shell; Oyster Shell; Hog Concentrate 4,2%; Big Starter; Dairy Supplement; Dairy Mineral; Call Meal; Bran, Shorts, Middlings and Oil Cake. 8906-tf NOMINATION Village of Hensall NOMINATION MEETING TO BE HELD IN the Town Hall, Hehsall, November 27th. between the hours of 7 to 8 p.m., for the purpose of nominating candidates for the offices' of Reeve,' Councillors, three School Trustees and one Public Utilities Commission- er. In the event of more qualifying than are necessary, an election ,will be held on Mon- day, December 7th, between'the hours' of 9 a,m- and 5 p.m., with the following officials being in charge: ' Poll 1-A, Gordon Parker, Deputy Returning Officer, and Harry Horton. Poll Clerk; and Poll V-13, George Foilii1k, ])eputy Returning Officer and Mervyn Brown, Poll Clerk. JAMESA. PATERSON, Returning Officer... The Voters" List will be revised on Wed- nesday, November 18th, 'by Judge T. M. Cos- tello, County Judge. Card of Thanks THE SISTERS, OF THE LATE WILLIAM F. Reynolds desire 'to express their sin- cere appreciation iio_ their many friends and neighbors who extended to them -sympathy and kindness during thbir recent bereavement. Also to thank those whox sent flowers and loaned ears. Births LANNIN-In, Scott Memorial Hospital, Sea - forth, on November 20th, to Mr. and Mrs. Fergus Lamin, Dublin, a daughter. Deaths VARNA The funeral of the late Mrs. John, Dennison, Wingham, passed through the village .on Sunday en ° route to Bayfield cemetery. 'We are sorry to report that her husband, was unable to attend the funeral owing to illness. Mrs. Dennison was a native of Stan- ley Township prior ne her moving to Wingham. Rev. G. F'. N. Atkinson had charge of the service at the ceme- tely. Rev. Mair, of Thames Road Church, exchanged .pulpits with Dr. Reba Hera who preached anniversary services' at the Thames Road Churoh on Sunday last. Mrs. Austin, son Russell and daugh- ter Mary, visited friends in Londes- bor'o on Sunday. Miss Mossop and Mrs. M. G. Beat- ty spent a day in Usborne last week visiting friends, ' We are sorry to report that Mrs. John Rathwell is quite ill. .. Mr. and Mrs. Laythem and family and Miss Gladys Beatty spent Sun- day with the latter's mother. Red Cross Notes The nursing course,' which the Var- na Red Cross has been planning for, will not begin until , after the New Year. All ladies who wish to take ad- vantage of this course are requested to register with the secretary, Miss Rachael Johnston, as soon as pos- sible, that final arrangements may 'be completed. The quilting committee report a very active season has be- gun; three quilts finished, which in- clude a top donated by Mrs. Connell; a top by Mrs. Ings, assisted by girls;, another top from the W.M.S. of the United Church, the lining for which was donated by Mrs. Helen Clarke. A top has just been received from the Junior Institute. Thanks again, girls! The knitting convener, Miss Edythe Beatty, has on hand yarn for 30 pairs seamen's socks and informs us that knitters are urgently needed. The treasurer, Mrs. G. H. Beatty, reports $26.00 which had been pledged, re- ceived on ,the National Appeal. The L.O.L. donated $6.45 from their No- vember supper, which is gratefully appreciated. Proceeds from salvage, $8.75; Stash o nhand, $453.35. A new shipment of material for hospital gowns' and surgical towels has just arrived. Able, willing hands will not be idle by' all appearances. For the months of September and October the packing committee has ,taken charge of 20 sheets; 60 pillow cases,, 25 hos- pital gowns, 1 pair pyjamas, 10 pneu- . monia jackets. 20 hot water bottle covers and 80 hankies. MORAN-In .Seaforth, on Sunday, November 22nd, Sara Jane Moran, R.N. McEWAN-In Stanley Totwnship, on Wednes- day, November 18th, after a brief illness, Duncan .Stevens McEwen, elder son of Mr., and Mrs. John A. McEwen, in his nine- teenth year. •CONSTANCE The Calgary Albertan makes the following reference toe the [death of a former, well known Morris Township resident, who has a number of rela- tives living in this 'district: "George 'Ross Stubbs, 79, died at his residence, 1324 12th' Ave. W., . Sunday following a brief illness. Born in Belgrave:; Ont._, he had been in Calgary 33 years. He was a building contractor and was in- strumental in building many homes that are now part of the new residen- tial area of, Calgary... His wife, Caro- line, died in March, 1941. He is sur- ,viyed by two daughters, Mrs. L. A. Hummason, Lockwood, Sask., and Mrs. R. I. Baker, . Codldale. Mr. Stubbs was a member of Wesley United Church and was able in his lifetime to render• that phurch many signal) ser- vices. He has`been a Member of Wes- ley Church since 1910 and has. been chairman of the property committee , of the church for many years. The !'only things that kept Mr. Stubbs away from the church were either ill- ness or absence from the city: He will be missed greatly and his place will be hard to. fill. Services were conducted 'in Wesley Church. Thurs- day, at 4 p.m. by Rev. r R. Morden. 1 -Burial followed in the family plot, Burnsland cemetery." • i MORRIS Mr. and Mrs. William Kearney have returned home after visiting in Lon- don. Pte. Walter Bueley, of Kitchener, ;hes been visiting at his home on the 8th line. The many friends of Mrs Frank l:•elly, who, has been confined to Wing - l ham hospital, are glad to know',he is slowly recovering, Many of the farmers took advant- ale of the open deer season and en- joyed it very much, ;many ' bringing home fine specimens. Mrs. Thomas Bolgerds visiting with her daughter, Mrs. James Sanderson, Wroxeter. Mr. Harold , McCall, of 'Hamilton, has beenvisiting his brother, Mr, Arthur McCall. Mr. Russel Marks returned home last week from. deer hunting in the North. The Walton U,F.W.O; met at the. Millie of Mrs. JoeelrhBtteley last 'i t'ed-, riesitay 'afteril ori. ,4,1 etnen,rted, a s'ialeildid Meet :fit . • a , Mrs. adilllalin euttiiingliata had, re- . ri 1 ,x1t lP%' r) t�+ Rf; 7Ci iti7GYl�' PRUCEFIELD ' Mr. Louis Dutot spent the week -end at 'his home here, Come on, you folks, especially you farmers! Bring in your scrap, espec- ially rubber and iron. , Mrs. T. B. Baird left on Friday for the' West where she will visit 'her sis- ter. -• ` The Red Cross held their meeting on Thursday, Nov. 17th. Two quilts were quilted and the usual business tools dispensed with,. Next meeting will be on Thursday, Dec. 3rd. Come. on out. -We need you to help 'us. There will be quilting.. The annual meeting of the W. A. will be held Tuesday, Dec. 1st. Will all the ladies try and be out, as it is the election of officers and the Groups will give their reports_ Mr. John. Smith spent a few days at Bluevale. Week -end` visitors with Mr. and Mrs. H. Zapfe were: Mr. and Mrs. B. Kaiser and Mr. and Mrs. R. McKen- zie and family, of Detroit. We are sorry .to report the serious illness of Mrs. W., Elliott: We hope she will soon' be better. • Mrs. It Collins and Harry spent tile; week -end with Mrs.' M. McKenzie. We wish to express our very sin- cere 'sympathy to Mr. and Mrs. ,John A. McEwen in the loss of their son, Duncan, whose death occurred last week, and also, to Mrs. Frank Taylor,` whose'mother died Iast-week. , Death of Duncan Stevens' McEwgn On Wednesday evening, November 18th•, there passed away at the fam- ily home: Duncan Stevens McE,'Wen, after, an illness of two weeks. . The deceased was the son of John A. Mc- Ewen, of .the second • concession of Stanley, and was born on the 21st of August, 1924, on the farm, that was always his' home. Duncan was a young man of steady habits and good character, He •was a , member of Brucefield United Church arid Sunday ;school and was one of the group lead- ers in' the Young People's Union. He was also active in the Junior Farm- ers and was vice-president of that or-, ganization in Stanley Township. His early death removes a young man., of fine promise from the community, and his passing is 'deeply ,regretted -by young and old. There remain in the family circle to mourn his loss, his father add mother;,' .one sister Marg- aret, and a younger brother, Walter. The funeral was • held on Thursday, Nov. 20th, and owing to the nature of the illness, was strictly private. There were floral tributes from the Family, the Neighbors, the MeGre- gors, , the Session, of which Mr. Mc- Ewen is a member, the5Sunday School Class, the Junior Farmers, the Young People's Union, the Public School and the President of the Young People's Union. ' KIPPEN Mrs. Andrew Bell returned home af- ter spending a pleasant vacation with her daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. S. Stackhouse, of London. Mrs. William Cole, of Cromarty, is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Bell and.family. The service on Sunday last was conducted by the` Rev. GAF. N. Atkin- son, of tirticefieldn Who delivered an excellent aermonr on "The Church." - Th'e. Service next Sunday will b'e„in charge of the minister, the • Rev. Mr. Grant, Who' • will discuss the 'Work of tire'f1;'ingslinet." ' • '• Mr CiliWii' d'ald0nn and 'i"alailyutti°' ed tete* �rni`ttlre ''fir: 'their eir 'reddenedon. 110 � ` (an.. Writ *here - Mr,, jtito V, ritie', is : eiFlllYk'd...:t; Sim Watson A quiet wedding was solemnized on Thursday Andrew's r ay at S t. A d ew's Manse by Rev. A; M. Grant, B.A., B,., when Anna Blanche Watson,' daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. Watson:, of Kippen. was united in marriage to AC. James Leslie Sim, of Centralia Airport, son of Mr. and Mrs. G. L. Sim, of Mont- real. The bride was charmingly at- tired in a sky blue wool dress with airforce blue hat, and wove' a cors- age of Ophelia roses. She wasat- tended by her sister, Miss Idabella Watson, who wore powder blue crepe with a corsage of pink carnations. The 'groom was supported by Corp. G. Green. 'After the ceremony the bride and groom left for ,a wedding trip to Montreal, .The December meeting' of the Kip - pen East W. I. will be held at the home of Mrs. Glenn Slavin on the af- ternoon of Thursday, Dec. 3rd, at 2.30 p.m. Please note the change of date. The roll call will' be "a sure cure for the blues." Will the ' mem- bers please bring in all the sewing and knitting to this meeting. Mrs. John Woods received a cable on Monday from her husband, Pte. John Woods, that he had arrived safe- ly in England. Mr. and Ml's. Robert Upshall were hostesses on Tuesday ;night for the Farm Forum on Circuit 651, and the meeting of an interesting _ nature. The secretary, Mr. W. S. Broadfoot, led in the discussion, and Albert Alexander, convener, conducted an interesting quiz. The winners at cards were: Ladies, Mrs. W. Broad - foot; consolation, Mrs.- J. Woods; , gentlemen, Mr. R. Dalrymple; ,consol- ation, Mr. Albert Alexander; After lunch a vote of thanks was tendered to the hostesses and the meeting closed with the National Anthem, and expecte to report for duty thin month. • Mr:, C' M Don c ell and Mrs. Streets, of Clinton; a guest at the McDowell 1 esidence, °xisited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Ted Taman and -Toni, at Listowel. Mr. Roy MacLaren, of St. Cathar- ines; spent the :week -end' with his wife 47;d little son, Donald. Mr. aild Mrs. Plants and Mrs. Deeds 'of Waterloo, were guests on Sunday last with Mr. and Mrs. M. G. Drys- dale. Much sympathy is ektended to Mr. and Mrs. John A. MoEwan, of Stan- ley, in the loss of their son, Duncan, wtho died at his home with spinal meningitus, following a week's illness, in his 17th year. He is survived by one brother, Walter, and one sister, Margaret. He is a nephew of Mrs. R. Y. MacLaren, Of Hensall. The Wohelo Class of the United Church is holding a crokinole party, on Friday evening, Nov. 27th. Lunch- eon will be served. Services in the United Church Sun- day last were well attended, with splendid congregations at both deits of worship. The minister of the church, Rev, R. A. Brook, occupied the pulpit. For his morning theme he based based his thoughts on the text,' "They that go down to the sea in ships." For their contribution the choir rendered "I Will Tell You Of My Father." The evening subject was "Behold the Lamb of God, Which Tak- eth Away the Sins of the World," and the choir for their anthem sang "0 God of Love." Announcement •TUCKERSIIMIPH= Mrs. S. H. Whitmore entertained 'on Wednesday 'afternoon and evening at a trousseau tea for her daughter, Miss Florence, a bride-to-be' of this week. ' Misses 'Ruth Carnochan and Dorothy Coleman officiated in the up- stairs '.rooms where the bride's clothes, linens and quilts were dis- played, and Mrs. Erlin Whitmore and Mrs. Warren Whitmore in the down- stairs rooms where the bride-to-be's gifts were arranged. Many friends called 'during the day to wish the bride-to-be "bon voyage" on her new venture. The Young 'People of Turner's Church met at the home of Mn. and, Ml's. Alden Crich on Thursday even- ing; where Rev. G. G. Burton showed slides of some of the beauty spots of Western Canada. • The Tuckersmith Ladies' Club will hold their December meeting at the home of • Ml's. Austin• Matheson on Wednesday, Dec. 2nd: The roll • call will he "Recipes for wartime Christ- mas confections or substitutes for same." •' Will each member please bring -a handkerchief to go with the children's *pees. res. new being made for''^ the Red Cross ' - ' ' Carter - Whitmore 'The United Church Manse, Clinton, was the scene of a pretty wedding on Saturday, Nov. 21st, when Christena Florence Elsie. daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel H. Whitmore, Tucker - smith, became the bride of Mr. John• Edward Carter, son of Mr. and Mrs. James Carter, Tuckersmith. Rev. G. G. Burton . performed the ceremony. The bride was given in. marriage by her father and was gowned in a street length dress of dusty rose crepe with shoulder length veil gathered at the head with pink carnations., Her flow- ers were Johanna Hill roses. She was attended by .her sister, Mrs, Gordon Elliott, Walton, who was dressed in coronation 'blue, crepe and carried. pink carnation's. The groomsman was Mr. Lorne Carter, brother of the -•groom. 'The groom's ,gift •to the bride 'was a heart -Shaped gold locket. A re- ception was -held at the home of the bride's parents when Mrs. Whitmore .ti ore a navy blue printed corded silk dress, and Mrs. Carter wore a black crepe gown. They each wore a cors- age of white pompoms. The wedding 'c inner was served by Misses Dorothy 'Coleman, Lobo Haste and Ruth Cain- octan. The bride's table was center- ed with the bride's four -storey wed- ding cake and the rooms were decor- ated in pink and white streamers. Following the reception Mr, and Mrs. Carter left 'on a trip to southern points in Ontario and on their return will reside on, the gram's ' farm 'in Hullett. Guets were present ' from Dunnville, Oakville, ,Crediton, Sea - forth and Clinton. - HENSAIL For Sale At Once. -One bedroom suite and one borlgoleum rug, Apply to Mrs, Carmen Hiscocks', Hensall. Now is the time to select . your Christmas Greeting Cards at' Middle - ton's Drug Store, Hensall. Three hun- dred different cards to choose from in - a price range from 4 for 5c to' 25d. Be wise; shop early. 3911.1 Play, "The Poor Married Man," presented by ,Seaforth -Women's In- stitute and sponsored by Kippen East Women's .Institute, 'i}`own Hall, Hen- sall, Tuesday, Dec. 1st, at 8.30. Ad- mission 35c. Proceeds in aid of war work for both organizations. A real night's fun! ' Mt -s. Charles Forrest, Terry and Wayne, visited for the past week at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Lytllgoe, of Strathroy. Pte. Harold $onthron and Mrs. Mac- Allister '. Gree, both . of London, were week -end visitors with their parents,, Mr. and Mrs.•,,Tames Benthron. Mr. and Mrs.' James Harkne't's, Jean and Gary, df, 'I'eeswater, spent the week -end with Mr. and Mrs. Norval Reid. Mr. and Mrs. William White, of London, spent Sunday with Mrs. H. Bontlir"tin, ann,,0" Mrs. L. Simpson. ' Miss Dorothy McQueen,• of London, visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs,, E. Mc'Que'en last, week. ' Mr. C. Kennedy ,df' Lindsay, -former- ly on the,. Stiff Of the Dank of Merit - real . /lere; Was' it: recent guest With; Mr,, .and Mrs,,w *IWO..Hoggertli end , /kite., He 'ltao 61iiisted with- the 1•ltiv Mr. and Mrs. Syrus Green, Grand Bend,' announce the engagement of their daughter, Beatrice Maurine, to Mr,. •Colin Douglas McKeen, Ph.D., soh of Mr. and Mrs. Ezekiel McK'een, of Strathroy, the marriage to take place Saturday. December 5th, at .12 noon in"the Grand Bend United Church. Miss Helen Moil` was hostess at her home Monday evening for the Nosein- be' meeting of the Arnold Circle. The chair was taken 'by the president, Mise Sally Manson, and the meeting opened with the singing of "What a Friend We Have in Jesus." Mrs. Roy MacLaren led in -prayer and Mrs. Orr read 'the Bible lesson.. At the De- cember meeting the 'Circle will enter- tein' as their guests 'the Home Help- i- rs, Mrs. Melvin Moir favored with a reading, "Reconsecration," and the ionic, "The .World After the War," was taken by Miss Violet Hyde. The meeting closed with the .singing of "Abide With Me" and the Lord's Prayer. Delicious refreshments were served. The young girls of Hensall are sponsoring' a dance in the Town Hall, IIeilsali, on Tuesday. evening; Dec. 8. Pudnev and his band- of London will !'urrisl• the music. Proceeds are 'for war work. At the last, dance the girls donated $40.00 for wawork. Mrs. D. C. Cantelon, who has been a patient at Mrs. Saundercock's nurs- ing' home, left Sunday for Schrom- berg. Keith -Buchanan, R.C.A.F., Arnprior, is visiting with his grandmother, Mrs. Alex Buchanan, Keith isrecuperating from a fractured arm, - Mrs. F. G. Demorest, of Regina, °Sack.; is -visiting-icer -deters, Miss Amy Reynolds and Minn T. G. Robin- son, coming here to attend the fun- eral of her late brother, the late Wil- liam Reynolds. Mrs... D. Steeves, of Vancouver,: who has' been a guest with' Mr. and Mrs. M. G. Drysdale, returned to her home on Wednesday 'of last week. Mrs. Steeves is a niece of Mr. Drysdale, a daughter of Jack Drysdale, formerly, of London. Miss Lillian Zavitz, of Poplar Hill. was a' week -end guest with Mr. and Mrs. Robert rysdale. ,Mr. and M • Carmen Hiscocks, who have been r idents of this village for the past year or so, expect to move shortly to London to take up'resi- dence. • . ' Mr. William ..Reynolds, much re- spected resident, died at his 'home Friday morning, November 20th, from a week's illness ' ofpneumonia' and heart condition. Mr. Reynolds first contracted a sore throat which' de- veloped into flu, and later into pneu" monia, which weakened the heart. Everything possible was done for him in the way of medical science, and a registered nurse was in attendance. Dr. Oakes, of Clinton, •was called into consultation by 'Dr,• D. G. Steer, his attending physician, but despite all that medical care'could do, he passed peacefully away. In his 73rd year., the deceased was born in Tottenham, England, coming to Canada when very young with his parents, the late Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Reynolds, who took up residence in Hensall. He was in newspaper work ail his life, having learned 'tart -ding with- the Exeter Times; worked, in the Globe office for some time, Debtor/ ' Press, Winnipeg, and lastly with the Tillsonburg News. Upon 'retirement a few years ago Mr. Reynolds calve to reside With his 'sis- ters,. Miss ' Amy Reynold ; and Mrs. T. G. Robinson, Who survive him, to- g'ether with , one . sister, ;Mrs. F. G. Deiliorest, of Regina,' Sask. TWO aie- tent; .Mabel ` and Iled'trtce, •and» three brothers;, Pertly, .fi'red Oft tihnge, Stied. softie ;''eats ago,. ' 'Mr'c f:'eyno1ds- ''Wae a. 'great I, reader and '; laved 'hie hame'" where 'he 'Will •"re so ;groatl ', l iissed iflS,: /Write. habit was ttarx 'delthlk - and ,O4V.4"; had: a eWendelltil; Hold Enjoyable Euchre and Dance Kippen's East Women's Institute staged a most successful euchre arid dance in th.e Town Hall, Hensall, on Friday evening,' Nov. 20th, with 45 tables in' ' play at euchre. Prizes, which' were war savings stamps; were wan by Mrs. Charles Farquhar,, Kip - pen; Mrs. Taylor, Brucefield; gents, Jim Venner, Chiselhurst; Wilmer Tremeer, Kippen: Richard Taylor, Sr., Chiselhurst, was' the lucky winner of the handsome quilt which was, drawn for, and for which $12.00 was realized. Over $80 was taken in at then door, and all proceeds' are used for war work. Murdoch orchestra furnished the music for the dance. This, active organization .is sponsor- ing a play in the Town Hall, Hensall, on December 1st, to be presented by members of Seaforth W. I., and are also sponsoring a euchre and 'dance in the hall, Hensall, on Wednesday, Dec. 9th. Death of William . Reynolds garden every summer, lie was a, familiar figure on the streets, conning ev i topost down every morning the po t office for the mail; a. very good converse, tionist, and took a great interest -in the current events of the day. A pri- vate 'funeral service was held from the late, residence on Monday; Nov. 23rd, at. 8 p.m., Rev. 111..A. Hunt, Rec- tor of St. Paul's Anglican Church Of- ficiating. Basing his thoughts from John 14, "Let not -your heart be trou- bled, ye believe in God, believe also in me. In my Father's house are many mansions," Mr. ,Hunt paid fit- ting tribute to the life of the deceas- ed. He said that the deceased led a quiet life, was a devoted brother, a good and kindly neighbor, and will be greatly missed. Favorite hymns of the -'deceased wtt're sung,, "What a Friend • We Have- in Jesus," "Rock Of Ages" and "Peace, Perfect Peace." The choir of St. Paul's -Anglican Church assisted. with the . singing, Miss Ethel, Clark accompanying at the piano. Following the service the cortege proceeded' to Hensall Union Cemetery, where burial took place. The pallbearers were Thos. Welsh, John Henderson,' R. H. Middleton, Peter Moir, W. R. Davidson and Mel- vyn Brown. 'The floral tributes were exceptionally beautiful and madly. Mr. Oliver Geiger (Fenelon Falls Gazette) Death came with startling sudden- ness to Mr. Oliver Geiger, manager of the local branch of the Bank of Montreal for the past ten years, on Friday morning, November 13th. Mr. Geiger suffered. from a heart and diabetic condition and succumbed to a sudden seizure while alone at the Armstrong garage on Colborne Street.. He was fifty-eight years', of age. A son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Owein Geiger, of Hensall, Ontario, Mr. Geiger was educated at Hensall schools and at Stratford Business College, entering the service of what was then Molson's Bank at Hensall. Later he was transferred ,to Toronto 'and then to Waterloo, where he be- came teller and' accountant in 1905: He remained about twenty-two years in the Waterloo district, and during that, time was . manager of sub- branches at Bridgeport' and 'Bres- lau. .In 1924 the Bank of Montreal took over the Molson's Bank and in 1927 Mr. Geiger was appointed man - .,ager of 'the' branch at Tara. Five years later• he was transferred to Fenelon Falls and would have com- pleted ten years 'here on December 2. His marriage to Miss Frances An- na Longhurst, of Waterloo, took place in February, 19,10,'at Waterloo, where they then made their home, Mrs. Gei- ger survives her 'husband.' There .is no 'family. Mr. Geiger's demise fol- lowed that of his father by only two weeks. Five brothers and one 'sister also survive: Mr. Edmund, Geiger, of London; Dr. William Geiger, of Wa- terloo; Mr. Rora Geiger,, of Kitchen- er; Mrs.. Kennedy, of .Hensall; Mr. Sidney Geiger, of Gore Bay, .and Mr. Ira Geiger, of Hensall. Mr., Geiger was identified with many local organ- izations and took an active part in community and church activities. 'A member of the 'United Church, he held the offices of Elder, Steward and Chairman of the finance committee. As a young man he 'had been active in the young people's society and had always' been greatly' interested' in the work of the church. He was presi- dent of the Fenelon Falls Horticul- tural Society, 'honorary president and a former president of the Fenelon Ag- ricultural Siety, a member of the Business Me 's' Association, a past master of th Masonic. Order ' and treasurer of Spry Lodge.,Mr. Geiger. was also a . member of the curling club and togk much pleasure, in the game. . Despi'te his many outside in- tereats, his home wan l$ centre of his 'life and be w a not s- us a d,~ ., . wad hus- band.. band. For 'his sorrowing, a pro. -found sympathy is felt. "Mr. Geigers kindly and affable. persena).ity'• west him many friends and 'he was highly esteemed in the community. The fon- oral service at his late residence, Oak Street, on Sunday evening was con- ducted onducted by his pastor, Rev. F. W. New- ell. ewell. On 'Monday morning the remains were removed to Waterloo where in- terment took place. Service at the graveside was 'conducted by Rev. Roy' Geiger, of Paris, .a cousin of deceas- ed, assisted by Rev.. Mr. Forsythe, of Waterloo United Church, and Rev. H. L. Bennle, of Elmira, a, friend of long standing. Pallbearers in . Fenelon Falls were Messrs. G. R. Allen, W: McFarland, C. • W. Burgoyne, M. H. McCalluin, Dr. G. C. Graham and W. Moore, • and at Waterloo, Messrs. F. Edwards, A. B. Learn, A. McCorkin- dale, E. Rothernal, W. Kress and W. Whithuhn, old friends. Mr. A. H. Trueman, manager of . the Bank of Montreal, Lindsay, represented Head Office at the - funeral. A profusion of beautiful floral tributes expressed the• affection and regard of relati&es and friends. They were from: Wife, Dr. and Mrs. *, Geiger and family, Mr. and Mrs. Edmund Geiger and family 'and Mrs. Kennedy, Mr, Roy Geiger, Mr. and Mra._ Sidney Geiger and fam- ily, Benk of • Montreal staff, Fenelon Falls;' General Managers, Bank of Montreal; ]'Ir. A. H. Trueman, Lind- say; Curling Club; Oak Street Neigh- bors, Mr. and Mrs. G. R. Allen, Dr. and Mrs. G. ,C. Graham, United Church, Fenelon Falls; Woman's As- sociation, First-' United Churoh, Wa- terloo; Mr. and Mrs. Harry Curtis and/ Miss Ada Curtis, Toronto; Penes Ion Falls Business Men's Association, Fenelon Falls Horticultural Society, Spry Lodge, A.F. & A.M. A family dinner Sunday marked the 83rd birthday of Mrs. Alex Buchanan, well known resident of this village. Members''of the family „present were Mise Mary Buchanan, superintendent of the General Hospital, Niagara Falls; 'Mr. and Mrs. J, D. Buchanan, London; Warden George Armstrong and Mrs. Armstrong and family, of Hay,' and ,Keith Buchanan, R,C.A.F., Arnpl'ior. A chicken dinner with all the trimmings was served, the 'table being centered with a lovely birthday cake' and pink and white mums. Mrs. Buchanan received. many lovely • gifts, cards and messages. Mrs. Buchanan some years Pegs; fractured, her hip and during this summer did all her house- work, cooking 'and preserving, in a wheel chair. Mr. Edward Berry, accompanied by Mr. Ross RoDeli; K.C., both of Wind- sor, visited with the former's mother, Mrs. Anna Berry.' While there with a party of local men they went on a hunting expedition in Bruce County. Mr. Berry, who is an expert hunts - main, was the only one of the party to shoot a deer. Mr. Alex MoKinnon, Casselton, N. D�sis visiting relatives and friends in the ' village. • •- Mrs. Kennedy, the former Miss Maude Petty, returned to her home in Winnipeg on Wednesday Of this week, following a pleasant visit with. her parents, Mr. and Mrs: G. C. Pet- ty. Mrs. Kennedy has 'been in the oast for tis a past. twn months nnpnd_ Mg part of the time with her daugh- ter apt Ottawa. Mr. Bob Sangster, who is relieving. at the C.N.R., Thedford, spent the week -end with his mother, Mrs. Min- nie Sangster, and sisters, Margaret , and Norma. ' The many friends of Mrs. W. M. Bell, who resides a mile west of the village, will' regret to learn' is ser- iously 'ill at her home.. To The Residents Of Tuckersmith` The Scrap Metal Campaign is in full swing, and where canvassing could not be done this past week, will continue on until completed. 'December 15th is the last date. Holders of more than `600 lbs. of ' scrap metal without a permit to do so are liable to a fine up - to $5,000 or 5 years' imprisonment, or both. Where: it is desirable to retain unused machinery, a permit' for the same must be secured • from the Steel Con- troller. Canvassers' are requested: to make an esti- - mate of all scrap metal in their district, nioved 'or retained,.and 'report to the Reeve. REEVE S. H. WHITMORE ANNOUNCEMENT TIMPORTA �' From The- Huron Expositor - DEAR .NRIEND: May we remind you' again it • pis most impor nt all Weekly Newspaper sibscription accounts be paid into the year 1942. This is a new ruling' by . -the Publishers; it must be enforced. Present-day conditions have made many busi- ness changes, and this office does not . want to' antagonize its subscribers. But it is important all subscriptions be paid. ' Again we ask your favour and prompt payment of your subscription arrears. Look at your label. If it doe's - not read "1942 payment is due. -This' office would appreciate your co-operation. A prev'iois account Ms been sent you, but no , doubt it was overlooked. ; is a