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livelpenni9 ajOinote 'closer- eteoperation
in the various departments.
A •nOtatiOne from, one setretart's
trepcsrtnigadoaa..tellorese "At every
-tura weehearathe same thing.;'ile are
Called upon for so much War work
that we can't MVO to ehnich Week.'
4- -.Perhaps if we had &ays giversto
the Lord's win* what' we are now giv-
ing to make_ implements' onnaar, and
to train out. boys to arse liiern there
might not have lienn. a near. We. need
to grar emanstly thateele-maY do our
part tii'Win the'Werld 'ter Christ."
• Much Work has' been: dOne during
the year in :milting layettes,
and other,. article. • 13040 aid maga-
witkes have •been cientribatedefor mill -
'4; tary camps. The :lonely and the sick
have been visited and cheered on
their way, and each deed of kindness
done will bring jt s• own reward:
The report dosed withiliese words:
• '41Last year Toter .4:Crete:i7- closed her
report witlenthe 'Word 'Onward."' We
• feel that if she vere present today
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she 'would 'say. the same. Onward,
Into 1944 with the 'strength that
comes from Him, who said„ will nev-
er leaVeqbee eitiinfoif4ke'theen"
Report, of the , departments were
then, read. Mrs. D. J. Lane, of Gode-
rich. Mission -Bend lieeretaryi report-
ed, splendid work . done' bynall the
_feeders. • Two , group e disbanden, for
Jack of leaders. There are four Mis-
'eiein Bands at present and ,interesting
programa have node given by the
children diiring the year along
sionareeetines. Members were urged
to help 'and encourage the leaders, in that the price should be o na level Id
every possible way. make it profiteble'to feed hogs, and
Mrs. A. D. MacEwan, of Hensel', we nhould notbane to depend on eub-
reported otie young women's auxiliary sidies."
and four groups of Caned-ia:n Girls in The County of Simcoe asks concur,
Training, a new group having been rence in a resolution regarding the
normed in Goderich •in •September. price of small seed, pirticelarly alsike
.Splentlid„.woek is:being done by ,the and red clover, "wherein the producer
leaders in all these organinations. has been led to lbelienelhat the Irices
The., Glad Tidings secretary, Mrs.
offered for seed by the ealer's were
• In ,Rose, of Auburn, .reported 299 sub- those established by. government auth-
' scriptions, with several more to come, oeity under the Beard; and
• making a slight increase on last year. that as no official erholegale seen
Mrs. T. Swan Smith, treasurer, re- price has been set, and the -Prides, 'of -
• ported that $143 was contributed far fered and being paid to farmers for
supplies, and that the allocation • of cleaned seed have been, $10 ,per' hash -
32,800 had been reached. , el for alsike and $12 to $13X0 for red
The meeting adjourned and lunch
clover;' and as most of it will be sold
. , was served by the Clinton ladies. The in the domestic marketat the ceiling
.afternoon •session opened with the retail price of $17.40 for alsike and
hymn, "We Have Heard a Jcinfinl
$20.40 for red clover; 'that the Do -
Sound," followed by prayer by Mrs. minioDepartinent of Agriculture be
W. J. Thompson, of Seaforth. requested :to clarify the present con -
The report of the literature; library fused sieletion, to correct the unjust
and exchange secretary,- Miss E. spread aadto take' steps to Prevent a
Somerville, of Goderieli, want read by recurrence of, this very uasalisfactery
:Mrs. G. MacEwe.n, of GoderichnSales .•
of literature amounted to $81, an irce Essex Come* submitted: a resole -
crease on last year, and a large quan-
tion asking: free transportation. for
tit; of good reading material was pro -
Men and women•'in. the armed forces
• 'wided for the men and women of the on leave. ,
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HeAt'net.94 the council Walla Obere
to Re4r-en-YOU-g0 1,410)41 Ot"the'
PIO 1.6.* rare, "Them nc.0404bt
that 70,inkye'enOther Strenuous year
before up which Will tag ,for the best
frOin'eaelt Of us, but by 00-0Perldbig
we' ratty make et one of Wflhich
proud", •the Warden concluded.
Mayor It E. Turner, of .004erlOh+
extended a civic welcome and easter-
ed the Members that every co-oPera-
tioin would 'be given by !the town,
Reeve el% C. 'Wilson was aleeeinted
'to the criminal audit board, and depu-
ty reeve Alex Alexander, Grey, to the
Good Beads Commission for three
years.
_ The stroking committee is compos-
ed of XteeVe.s W. J. Baker, Alex Alex-
ander, B. Tuckey, R. J. Bowman
and Geeige Armstrong.
Resoluticnis Received"
The correspondence read by Clerk
N. W. Miller was referred to the var-
ious cornmintees.
Included in it was a letter from
'Hon.. T. L. 'Kennedy, Ontario Minister
pof' Agriculture, in which he acknowl-
edged a resolution submitted by Hur-
on County Council at the NoveMber
session regarding the price of bogs
and requeetleg that' a subildy-he gaid
the farmers. He added: r!I feel very
keeedy that the price should be ad-
vanced to make it profitable for farm-
ers to produce, hogs. I also believe
that the demand for good bacon will,
continue for some years after the War
and that Wipes will be fair. Howev-
er, whether the provinelalnegovern-
ment should increase its subsidy, or
not, is a debatable question. I think
armed forces. A resolution from Lambton Coun-
Mrs. C. Hudson, of Hensall, -cil urges that the care of indigent
' ed that 868, calls' had been, made dur- patients in Mail:Rai not be a -tax
, ing the year on sick and sluitin mem- •
against the land or seal property and
berg; 132 letters 'Were written and ,17 that the indigent patient be colander-
. !removals! reported. t ' . . .
The Home Helper secretary, Miss
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L. Jeekell, Of Eieter, reperted, 374 ' Oppose Daylight Saving.
calla made and $327 contributed, but Resolutions Oxford County re-
, the influence Of these consecrated•wo- commended to the National War FM -
Vet could never be ,measured •heeng- ance Committee that all purchases of
ures. ' Victory Bonds by municipalities, re -
Miss A. Macdonald, of 'Goderich, gardless of • the aamoinet, Ibe placed
Supply secretary, reported that apart en the "Special Names" s9 that every
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from the $143 contributed i,n cash, dollar will he used for the war ef-
two bales had. hnen sent valued at fo-rt; opposed Daylight Saving time;
3150. Toys and email articles made and urged that official • graders 'of
by Mission Bend members 'would be hogs be instructed to have the sub -
very acceptable for Christmas gifts silly added to the producers cheque
for the 1944 bale. . and allow the abattoirs to make` reg -
Mrs. Jack spoke of the lossq- f
'ular application to the -.department,
I .. several faithful members during the indeed of this being done by the pro -
'year: Mr. Barnett and Mrs. , MacAr- ducers.
thur, of Goderieh, ami Mrs. M, A. A resolution 'from the Connty of
Reid and Mrs. B. Muir, of Seaforti, Lincoln recommended . legislaton be
the last named having been an invalid eructedby the Provindial Government
for 20 years. ... authorizing county councils to grant
• The •president. conducted .a aliecus- $5.00 bonus for killing a fox. . -
. sion on various •aspects of •the . work From the County of Elgin. came res-
t land mann helpful suggestions were olutions commending Hon. T. L. Ken -
made by the inenabers. Nine Jack ex- nedy "in his sincere endeavour to
!pressed her thanks to all for their bring about better farming conditions
splendid co-operation during the year, i
in order that farmers can do their
and asked Mrs. J. C. Greig,. of Sea- part in the prosecution of the war
forth, to take the chair for the elec- effort"; recommending that the De -
tion of officers. •• ' minion GOverriment be asked to aban-
... Mrs. ,Sillery, of ,Eneter, brought ill don$ subsidies and in their Waco estab-
_the repott of the - nomiaating cos -i 1 sh parity -prices; and opposing DaY-
mittee, which was accepted, and the light Saving.
officers" were installed by Mrs. Greig. Dr. 5". W. Shaw, physician of the
The Presbyterial officers for 1944 County Home, reported ' that the
are as fiellcens:" Preeldent, Mrs. H. health of inmates was good until the
Jack, Seaforth; 1st .vice-president, flu epidemic, when all of them, eon -
Mrs. W. J. Thompson, Seaforth; 2nd tracted the disease. There were 17
vice-president, Mrs. H. C. Dunlop, deathh during the year, at an average
Goderich; 3rd vice-president; Miss
age of 72. The oldest inmate is aged
Toll, Blyth; 4th ,vice-president, Mrs. 89, the youngest 46. The numlber of
E. . Lawson, Auburn; secretary, Miss inmates is 93,, of whom 14 were ad -
B. Campbell, Seaforth; treasurer, mitted in 1943.
Mrs. Russell, .Seaforth; Mission Band Council adjourned -to meet at 10
secretary, Mrs. D. J. Lane, Goderich; o'clock Wednesday morning.
Y.W. and C.G.I.T. secretary, "lire. A.
Wednesday Session .
D. MacEeeen, Hensall; ellome. Helpers
Huron Cdenty Council Wednesday
and Student -secretary, Miss L. Jeck- afternoon nostponed-action• on request
ell, Exeter; literature, library and en- of a large number of -organieelions in
change secretary, Anise E. Taylor, Huron County to ' set illil a public
Giaderieh; 'life membership secretary, health system in the schools of his
Mrs. GWalken, Hensell; Glad Tid-
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ideality. The reason giyen were:
. (1)11We feel that under .preseilt War
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liege secretary, Mrs. F. Rose, Atiburn;
conditions. We wouldi do well ,before
• prees secretary, Mrs. A. Taylor, God-
erich; lcome and welfare secre-
Ur, Mrs. C. Hudson, Hartsell; aupply
•isectntarar, Miss-*. Magelemeld„ God&
Tribite was paid t� -411 ' the 'Ofti'Mli.
tor their fine 'work„ Mid apenitil Mat-
ti= was Made 'of the wititlk.Of the re,
tiring treasurer, Mrs. T.SWitti Sinitho
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The COMMitt00--rePOrted0:144 4424
peld•the cost Of the .defence of
Kerweed Wiiinen Who UltiOnnenfifulY
sued jhe ctiIflty overthedeath .ot
bet husband, turnItee. at thencounty
gaol. The costs. Were $365.
• :T.he .provisieuel report', of. County
Treasurer, A. IT. Erskine called for a
rate of four matte:for 1944. It Mohr&
ed one-balt . mill, Or $27,100 for war
donetions'andln$2003 for Victory
Bonds. The rate .4nclenies 2.45 mills
to raise $132,933, or general account
and 1.65 mills for. county high -Wens,
Some Victery, Boucle may also
purchased. •
Dr. Johnston, of Lackn.ow,
for AShileld and Kinloss Toevaships„
addressed council in support of the
school health plan, "
The following appointments were,
made: Ralph Munro to. eGoderith
Collegiate Board-; Dr. 'H. H. 'Cowan
to Exeter Board of Education; Albert
Whitney to Seaforth Board of Educe -
'hoe for one Year; Harry Gibiam. to
Winghern High •School Board for 3
years; Fred Fiord to Clinton Beard of
Education for three years; Mayor. P.
L. Davidson to Wengham Hospital
Board; Reeve W J, Baker to Gode-
rich. Hospital /3oar,d.. 1,
The proposed grant of $100 to each
Spring, fair • and $35 to. Hensel]. :seed
spew was referred ,to the executive
-cornmittee.
The ifrtanding. nomMittees for the
Year are, as follows: :nExecutive, .0.
Armstrong, Berry, Morritt, Nichol-
son, Inglis; LegislativenFrayne, Daly,
Mooney, Beecroft, J. Armstrong; Fin-
ance, Dorrance, Weir, Rathwell,
Mof-
att, Beecroft; .Educatiort, Evans,
Berry, 'Watson; Beecroft, 3. Arm-
strong:. Propertyeen-Falearien Evans.,
Smith, A. Watson', Frayne; County
1,lorne; Baker, Weir, Inglis, McCann,
Tuckey; Children's Shelter, Love,
Falconer, F. Watson; Agriculture,
Frayne, Love, Rathwell, Merritt, Mof-
fatt; Police, Meffatt; Baker; 0. Arm-
strong; Equalization, Dorrance, Moen-
ey, Daly,- Toglis, • Berry; Warden's
Committee, Bowman, Tuckey, Dor-
ranee, G. Armstrong, Smyth; Huron
Library Beard, J. Bowman; Crim-
inal Audit, T. C. Wilson; Good Roads,
R. Shaddick, A., Alexander, Wheeler.
War Services
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ers and bells.
FolloWing the dinner Rev. J. B.
Ffoulkei,' propoped a toast to the
Feeney family which was responded
to by Rev. J. A. 'Feeney. Thomas
Feeney spoke on behalf of his par-
ents, paying' them a well-deserved tri-
bute.
A reception was held during the af-
ternoon and evening when a group of
neighbors and relatives were present
to offer felicitationa to the honored
couple- Numerous messages and tele-
grams of congratulations ,were receiv-
ed. There was a profusion of gifts,
including 'gold crircifix, gold and sil-
ver rosaries, gold blanket, gold tow-
els, China pieces trimmed with gold,
and numerous greeting cards and gifts -
of money. Music for the dancing was
supplied by local violinists.
`Mr. Feeney, warn is 78, is the son
of the late, Mr. and Mrs. Martin
Feeney, pioneer residents of Hibbert
Township, near Staff a; and Mrs.
Feeney, who is' 74, was formerly Miss
Mary Roach, daughter of the late Mr.
and Mrs. Edward Roach.
The Late Mrs. James Cronin
A former resident of Dublin, Mrs.
Mary Cronin, died at the home, of her
daughter, Mrs. Edward Hallinan, De-
troit, from influenza with complica-
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tions which developed. Mrs. Cronin,
who was formerly Miss Mary Downey
a native, of McKillop Township, was
married 49 years ago to James Cron-
in, and was in her 74th, year. Mr.
and Mrs. Cronin lived on a farm in
Hiblbert Township for several years
and came to Dublin to reside about 40
Years ago, where her husband died in
1935. Mrs. Cronin has lived in De-
troit for the. past two years.--Sheis
survived by three sons: Joseph, of
Dublin; Brother Augustine, Presenta-
• tion. ,Brothers, Montreal, and Lorne,
Detroit, °also one daughter, Mrs. Ed-
ward Hallinan, Detroit; four sisters,
Mrs. Dan Cronin,. St, .Columban; Mrs.
Edward Horan, Stratford; Mrs. John
Cronin, Detroit; Mrs. Sayan, Chicago,
-and one brother, +Joseph Downey,
Beecetwoed. The funeral, which was
held from the residence of Joseph ELMITILLE
Cronin, -Dublin, was, attended by a
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United CharchenBeignanren- were held
In Knox- Church 'Me Friday -ettereeee;
The pallbearers we,rn,,,:ithe, Present
cannel -ofEast Wannaileglie!alid en:Jr-
Baennoad, Rednecindneanformer -Reeve
for several yeatv-,
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les' W.A.,,,Stindas Sehoolv,
Choir, Social ServiCe,-Ohancer Guild,
'each having a balance: on nand. The
church's enlistment of the Algoma Are
peal ($113.60) was Paine and $25 Ov-
erpaid on budget for missionary, sal-
aries in Western Canada.
Votes; of thanks were passed! for
'speeial donationg to Mises.F. and. B.
Cresswiela and othere, also to Mrs.
M. E. VapEgmond tornthe gift, of a
lectionary •Bible, Too *Ow nnacle
'gPeenal reference to R. G. Parke'
valuable, pervicee ad •,. • z ealuable
aid given 1St. Thoina0-3 • • %. • , tne
past by: °hark* r" ee UMW d
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'YARNA
The euchre and flatice„ sponsored
by Young. Peopleninelub; on -Fri-
day night, was very well patronized
and a pleagant time was spent. Pro-
ceed e tunenetedno over $18.00, to go
ton the Navy. •
Mrs. Bill Ball, of.Cliat'i,hon, with her
little son, is at present with her
mother, Mrs: 3410880p,
Mr. John Dowson, of .the Babylon
Line, spent the weeneend with, her
aunt, Mrs. Hart. •t• ;
KIPPEN , •
Mrs. Walker, ef Peterboro, who has
been visiting her brother, Mr. Henry
Ivison, who has been vary ill, has re-
turned to- her home. 'Mr. Ivisorne
many friends will be Pleased to know
he is improving.
Mrs. Arnold Gackstetter left d'n
Satter -day to spend a couple of Months
With -her brother and Sinter -in-law, Mr.
and Mrs. Leverne Ferguson, of St.
Thomas. •
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The Misses Lillian and Bernice
Finkneiner, of Exeter---'s-pent
week with Mr. and Afrenlierb Jones
and Mr. and Mrs. Hiircdct Jones.
Mr. and Mrs. Cliff Blinchard and..
fanaily, of Exeter, spent.an eirentrig
last • week with: Men .eaineeMrs. W.
Homey.
• Miss Marguerite MacDonald is back
in Mr. Damm's store to assist during
the special sale.
The animal meeting of the
green congregation' is -being,' held on
Thursday evening of thisweek, and:
of the Kippen coegregation on Wed-
nesday of next" week. A,'Iight lunch
will be served at the close'of both
meetings.
The church -service on Sunday will
be in- charge of the Minister, who will
preach on "The Ultimate Dilemma."
Honor 'Mr. and Mrs. W. Tremeer
On Friday evening, Jan. 14th, the
neighbors and friends of Mr. and
Mrs. Wilfred Tremeer .euent a very
pleasant evening et the home- of Mr.
and Mrs. Roy MacDonald,, Crom-
arty. The occasion was-aefarewell to
Mr. and Mrs. Tremeer who will short-
ly move to a farm in another district.
Music and games provided amusement
and a very happy time was enjoyed
by 'all. A presentation wasemade by
Dorothy MacDonald and' the follow-
ing address was read by Lorene Mar-
tin: "Mr. and Mrs, Tren*er: We,
your neighbors and friends, have
gathered tonight to express to you
out regret that you are about to leave
our midst. We have found in you ev-
erything that could be desired in
neighbors.. By your genial &impart-
ionshiP you have added much to ord-
•inary living ,among us.' Vire are glad
you are not going far away and so
we shall be able to renew .our friend.
ship frequently. As you take with
you the .qualities • tbat make good
neighbors and friends, we are sure
you will find these where you gonOur
very best wishes for your future are
yours as' you leave us. In token of
our love and esteem, we ask- you to
accept this small remembrance, and
may God bless, you. Your Neighbors
and Friends.n •
large group of sorrowing friends and The Adult Bible Class held a pot -
relatives. Many floral and spiritual luck supper in the church basement
tributes were in evidence, testifying on Thursday night of last week with
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to the esteem in which she was held. an attendance of about fifty. After -
Requiem High Mass was sung by Rev. ward they held the election of offn
Dr. Ffoulkes, and the choir was un- cers with the following results: Pres -
der the direction of Mother Gabriel. ident, Mrs, Alin Pym; 1St vice-pres.,
'The pallbearers were two grandsons, Ruth Skinner; secretary, ,Mrs. Alvin.
Frank Cronin ant? Jarries Cronin, four Cooper; assistant, Mrs. :dee. Davis;
nephews, Albert Cronin, John Cronin, treasurer, Mrs. Horace Delbridge; as -
Joseph Cronin and Richard Downey. '8istant, Allen Johns; terteners, Del -
Among those attending the funeral mar Skinner, Mrs. Wro:-,Tohns, Allen
'froth a distance were: Mr. and Mrs, Johns, Wm. Boutin- Bora& Delbridge,
Edward Hallinan, Mr. and Mrs. Lorne R. E. Pooley, Harold Bell, Kenneth
Cronin, Mr. and Mrs. John Cronin and John -s-, Mrs-, A. Pym, Mrs. a Skinner,
son, Joseph Cronin, Detroit; Brother V f?1' d a ..Tnellett, Mrs. Pealty, Alvin
Augustine, Montreal; Mr. and Mrs. t'ooper, Howard Johns; ,e'eetej nom -
launching 'upon any scheme t thie +,Edward Horan, Stretford. InterniOnt mittee, Mr. and Mrs. He'nnetli Mtn,
kirtd, at ,the present time vietorn ler took place in St. Columban. Cemetery. Mr, and Mrs. Franklin. Skinner, MT.
,Oui' armed fordes is the partatiolint PersonalMrs. S. A. Murray felt and Mre. Sohn Coward; ai'Ck And vitt-
gustation.• ---- t her liome, epp,a,rentlynn niffernag iting careen -Jae, Mr. ant ll•triti 41vin.
(2) :From all indiCatiOns, . our pro- from dieZitieSs, and ftactUreil,' tV/o TaYm, lire. arid' Mrs. Klitiletitt-Arnsi
.vineint governeaent is bringing Out a
e think toes $he is nineene to, bed inate,f Mr, Mad Mrs. Horan rAiihOttil
health PrOgralia and wit WOUld ,,nnn,n,,, in
be bilge to see what this Plattranay be, •'"".."-'14 l'attm6ta' ' "- ' • fe44 ali: 'Pre
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and be in, a boaltion to ocetaieriatin . ' Mts. Williernigule tateikded the , AbOU , lila hie6, 44' Ve
(3,At ihe ,,Orefient thne alt 110606 eele*ration at lltiOli'orberMUtlier‘ei peole at.loi. Oii6bi
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• SpuneRayoria, Cotton Tweeds, Plaids, and Jersey Cloths,..
all are gitiartly;styled rn short eleeVe modele. Many are two -
toned styles; others are ,cleverly trimmed with contrasting
piping. All colors. A Real Bargain.
•$19.50 COATS
For $15.95
$25.00 coAxs
For $20.00
$30.00 COATS
For $24.00
22'
All -Wool Knitted Suits in two and three piece styles, including ,
Sweater, Pullover and Skirt. Colors include grey, san--rose, beige
and red.
. ante are determined to clear out this lot of knitted suits, and this
big discount will no it. All sizes. Regular to $15,00, for '
1,6010,40it,„' vi,eit bight of teat Week itta.,4 ittyper
ening of progressive euchre, crokin-
ole, etc. After lunch was disposed of
Mr. and Mrs. William. Johns were call-
ed te-the front by Mr. R. E. Pooley,
who acted as ch.airmare ,and Mr. Ward
Hern read a short address to Mrs.
Johns. Messrs. Lloyd Johns and tioi-
don Penhale made the presentation of
a kitchen suite, buffet, table and
chairs. Mr. and Mrs. John'a- replied
•very....nicely, expressing their grati-
tude for the kindness, and generosity
of the people of the section. Mrs.
Johns said 'that she would be inter-
ested in watching the children whoni.
she has taught grow up and take their
places in the life of the community
and elsewhere.
CHISELHURST
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Vera Humbly were appointed' dele-
gates. The financial report was giv-
en by Mrs. W. O'Brien, completing a•
succesnful year. The meeting Was
then turned over to Mrs. W. J. Fell
as president of the W.A. and it was
decided to hold a pot -nick supper. A
quilt was displayed which was given'
to the Russian Relief. The meeting
closed with prayer.
STANLEY
The W.M.S. and W,A. held their
regular monthly meeting in the school
room of the church on Tuesday, Jan.
llth, :at 2 ern. Mrs. Tbos. Brintnell,
the new president, ,apreaided. Rymn
116 was sung and the theme was "The
Bible For All -Canada's Children." The
Scripture was read by Mrs. David
Chappel, taken from Psalm 78, John,
21'. Mrs. John...Glenn led in prayer.
The roll call was answered by pay-
ing fees for the coming year, eleven
ladies being present. All repeated
the Lord's Prayer, and a reading was
given by the president. The floWer
committee gave a report and, a num-
ber of cards had been sent to the sick
during the past year. After the busi-
ness period the meeting closed With
a- hymn and the benediction.
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Prsonals: Reggie Elliott has re-
turned home from Stratford General
Hospital; Mr. and Mrs. Gerald, :Agar
Lon•don; H. Leslie in, London; Mr.
and Mrs. George Butson in 'Stratford.
The January meeting of the Wo-
man's Missionary Society and the Wo-
„toen's AssOciation was held at the
home of Mrs, George Butson. The
president, Mrs. Arthur Kemp, presid-
ed, and Mrs. W. O'Brien led the de-
votions, the theme of which was "The
Bible For All of Canada's' Children."
-Mrs;-Lealle--Butson revieWed the chap-
ter, worship in other lands,from b5
study •bOok, "Pot AD Of I.,ife." The
announcement was Made •th-at the
ttual Meeting: of Perth Psreattyterial ot„
W.1.411.g. via, be held jahhary 21it hi
Ootral Milted t bath: lArtf. Gotalte'
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' Owing to siennese and weather con-
ditions -the becemiber meeting of .the
Goshen W.M.S. was ,pinetponed until
Tuesday of last week and was held
at the horde of -Infrsn'W. J. Clark, with
a good. attendance-nresent. The meet-
ing opened with quiet musicand the
call to worship with Mrs. R. M. Peck
preen:I:inn': The hyinn, "As With Glad-
nens Men of 'Old" was sung and Mrs.
Will Clark read the Scripture lesson
from the 25th chapter of -St. Matthew.
Mrs. Ben Keys read an article on
Miss Margaret Brown's- work in
China. Mrs. R. M. Peck read a most
interesting paper on the work her
uncle, Rev, B. S. Smillie is helping
to accomplish in India. Master Ger-
lid Keyes, gave a very .9harming Fed-
tation, "The Night Before Christmls.'f
Hymn 581 was sung, after which Rev.
R. Herm sang a beautiful solo, "God
Will Take Care of You." 'The preen
dent,.. Mrs. Russell Erratt, then took
charge of .the meeting for the busi-
ness period and the various reports
were given. The treasurer's report
showed an increase over last year's,
givings and •had more than- reached
the allocation, w•hich was very encour-
aging. Rev.,,R. Hern presided for the
1943-44 election of officers which Al-
low: Honorary president, Mrs. Robt.
McKinley; president, Mrs!. Russell
Erratt; vice-president, Mrs. Elgin MC:
Kinley, Mrs.. Bruce McCiinchey, Mrs.
Will Clark, Mrs. Elmer Hayter; treas-
urer, Mre. R. M. Peck; recording sec-
retary, Mrs. W. Flayter; Correspond-
ing secretary, Mrs. Ben KeYes; pens
-secretary,' Mrs. E. A.' keyea; sun*
secretary, Mrs. J. Artntrinig, Mrs, W,t
Hayter; Community iffendifip, itlien-
Robert Robinson-Mrs*Iorlfgeyee;y4
Associate Helpers, Mrs: D. ‘.terliipt-
-son; systematic givings, mrrix Amu, -
Armstrong; tempera, Mrs. Ben
Keyes; Baby Band, mri. 'Richard Rob-
inson; pianist, Mrs. Elincire laves e .
assistant, , Mrs: ElmernBseiter; Mis-
sionary Monthly, Mrs.' ; O, Atelerganni '
The hymn, "Standee "ntlin''Painall,”••
was then sung, after which. Rey. E.
Hera closed the meeting witbl a. swore,
of prayer. A pleasant social hour was
Oben enjoyed when a delightful limes
was served by the hostess and sev-
eral of the ladies. '
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CONSTANCE
United Church Annual Meeting
The congregational meeting of, Oon-
stance UnIted,-Ohurch was held.Onn
Wednesday afterecin, with a fairly,
good attendance. The funincialre-
ports of the various organization sit"
the church, were read and' Were. very •
gratifying from a financial standpoint.
Rev. A. E. Menzies, the minister,' Wenn
well pleased with the yearn' ,
both spiritually as well as finan-oiaBy,
The electiona of officers for the near
was held. The retiring stewards, -Mr.
Austin Dexter and . Mr. E. Adams,
were re-elected. •-The retiring elder,
Mr. William Britton, was also re-elect-
ed. WilliaMennewitt was again so -
pointed treasurer and Chase Dexter,
secretary. The regular prayer meet-
ing was held after this, meetieg.
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Mr. and Mrs. Walter Scott and Mr.
and Mrs. Lorne Lawson werein, Winne'
ham one day recently,
Mr. Donald Buchanan of -Toronto,
is convaleseingiat his honie -here.
Mr. Lorne Lawson- was in LondeTh
last Thursday on radio bu•sine'sn
paid 11112d Disabled* Atiiatals --
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