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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1931-03-05, Page 5V 0 t► si 1 OOK J. A, McTAGGART, L. P, s, AENS4 Till, QN3'. oepbene 100 lgaiat Street HENSALL hfr. Thos. P;:lrimer spent Friday 3n Londo,a, Mx', Albert Wliitesides, of Godericlb,. yvas• in town, .or, Friday. Miss Isabelle 'Meir is visiting for Yew days. with ;friends in l xettm Miss. Alice . Higgins spent the +xveelf-end visiting friends at Exeter, Miss ,beau' I3oaithron, of •Guelphr, ;'spent the week -end et her home Stere, Mr. W. 1.7. Sanders, of Exeter,. was 41iz tonvn • Friday attending the .Seed Show, Mrs, Fred Boahtlhrou pleasantly en- tertained the euchre clilb on Friday waning, Mts. Wait.. Cousin has returned Berne after a weeks visit with frienda' 9n Kincardine. • Mr, :Colin Ritchie'', the village as- senor, is on his: rounds malting this x.931 assessments, Quite a ',timber from here attend - fel the mauci,ueratle dance at Kipper, .0 Friday night, . •Miss, Doris Cha.Dman, of Palmer- eaten is visiting tor a few days with friends in town. Mr. Frank Peart; and Miss Myrtle Peart visited friends and relatives Dublin last week. Miss Dorothy Corbett visited over the week -end with Miss Agnes Fair-. bairn in Tuekersmith. , Mrs. Wm, Foster has been con- fined to her hdine 'for the past two weeks through illnese. Master Harry Armstrong visited over the weekend with his father leer. Geo. Armstrong, of Hay.. ' Mr. J. W. Good is iii Westminis- >ter Hospital, London, receiving :treatment from overseas• injuries. The many friends of Mrs. Nathan Peck will be sorry to hear .she is con- fined to her home through illness. Mrs. Jas. Ebby, of Collingwood, ,spent the week -end here visiting tier arents Mr. and Mrs. W. J: ,Whi£e' Spar'.ke has returned hoine after spending some' months visiting tits eons Neil and Archie in Detreit. Mr. Milton, Johnson Irvin NeW laiio, a former resident of Hensall as renewing acquaintances in town. Mr. Jas. Sangster is this week en- gaged in painting and redecorating the home of Post Master Sutherland. Miss Myrtle Peart, .of Staffa, in- tends spending a ,few weeks in town I eeping house for her cousin Mr. Frank Peart, Mr. and • Mrs. T. Lindenfielcl, of lz+on•don, spent the week -end visiting with 'Mr. Lindenfield's mother Mrs. Jacob Lindenfield. ` Mr, 1enry F.file is this week mov- ing- the bar•ri he recently purchased from Mr. Harry Howard down:to his hand at Rogerville.• . 114r. and Mrs. C. ,Sieinan are this *Week ''loving into the house on King Street that they recently rented tram Mr. John ,Stewart. Mr. Keith iVieLean, 'of Seaforth, Secretary of the South Duron Agri- cultural Society was in town Thurs- ttending tho Seed Show. Misses. Mary and Emma Johnson are having the intekor of their home surely ,decorated.. The work is be- ang done by. Mr, Jas. •t angster. Mr. Harry Abbott has secured a position with Kingsmills stare at • 3.ond,on. Mr. and Mrs, Abbott will move to London: about the first of April. The regular monthly meeting of the village council will be held on Friday evening of this week, being postponed on account 0.f the Chau - aa aqua . Firs. Jas. A. Bell was called to 'Toronto last week owing to the ser - .1011131 illness of her sot Elliott Bell who is suffering !rem a• :serious at- tack cf pneumonia. • The pulpit in ins united Church Thi Sunday last was occupied by ivir. • Jolhnstou of Exeter owing to the si>ess of Rev. C. J. Moorhouse, off •Ex- •titer who exchanged pulpits Mr. Allen McDonald, of Toronto,. as•:spending a week at his home here, recovering from a recent 'attack o•f i;ghe flu. Allah is taking a course au aviation at the Taranto Air fort. Mr. J. R. McDonald, of the Lon - idol" Road, spent a 'few days last :week hi 'Toronto with Mrs, MoDon- Alrl who is a patient at the Toronto Meneral Hospital where she .is .ser- iously 111. M;r, Ed. Sheffer 'received' word last week advising him of the death eaf his brother Noah Sheffer, of Tor- onto, (Mr•. Sheffer was 84 years of gage and has been an invalid for a •mummer of years. The Canadian Ghatitaugba Play- ers opened their series of conderts 'lore' on Saturday evening and are ;giving afternoon and evening con -, until Wednesday evening. They. ,are playing to: large appreciative :iruclienett. 'While Mr. Stone agent for 11-1e1V. T. Rawleigh 'Co. was making. ,na trip through the country last week With his sleigh and oivtngito the bad, ,condition of the 'roads the. sleigh was•. !upset •and rte was thrown out cutting, sone, of his hands. badly. Stirs, Sas. 13ontltron mot witliNa Sev- ere accident at her home on Wed- tesday 'last. Mrs. I3:anthron was taking a bottle of acid 'down from the shelf, the cork flew out and the :contents strikng. her iii the face,. WeieVereiy burning her face and arras. The firm lot Both= .4 Drysdale are this week celebrating their .20th anniversary in business in Hausa, Twenty years ago after` the big fire which destroyed most .of the busi- ness houses en the north, side ..of King Street, JaMes D.ontbron and Mark I ysclale organized the firm off l3onth ion & prysdale Hardware, Furniture and Uxidertekers, 13y st'u'ng close to business the fire, has prospered and now the business 1s one ,of the largest of its, kind in W.eteae, The aaaival meeting of the Hen- Sall Library Assooiatiou, was held in the Town Hall, on Friday evening. with Owen Geiger presiding. The Treasurer's report showed the sum of $1:57,57 spent for books during 1430, with a balance ad 3126,49. on hand. There were 195 booles'added during the year. Tne• Librarian re - parted a circulation of 7.400 and a membership of 450. Board members for 193.1 are 14rs. Arnold, Mrs, J. W. Peck, Mrs. A. W. B, Hemphill, Owen Geiger, G Follicle,. G. W. Davis, Rey McElrtur, . Librarian and !Secretary. Treasurer Miss G, McNaughton. *Ca Friday evening last when Mr. Foster Pepper and This sister Miss Grace Pepner were returning home from the Babylon Line where Miss Pepper is teaching school, their horse got ,frightened while crossing the road from one side to another, owing to the poor sleighing, ran away and upset the young couple and made a dash for home, While passing through Hensall it got' tree from the cutter and ran back the goad as far as the Sherritt farm, when it ran ,into .a ear driven by Mr. 1VIat. Clark with suoh force that it broke its neck and damaged the car. IVIr, •and Mrs, Clark were badly shak-.. eu up, but escaeped serious •injury. IThe horse was a, faun year old and valuable and will be quite a loss. to Mr. Pepper, Bone Stuck in Throat While .having dinner on Thursday Mr. Harry Haward had the mister - tune to get a piece of bone stuck in This; throat, Dr. Moir was called and failing to locate the trouble took him to a London H'o'spital for an X -Ray where the bone was removed from his, throat. Mr. Howard will stay in the hospital a few days until he is fully :recovered. , Hensall Seed Show The annual Seed show .put on by the South Huron Agricultural So- ciety was held here on Friday after- noon. Sortie, 200 farmers taking in the show. There was a splendid showing of ,grains 'and . seeds; some classes having as many as twelve entries. After the judging was over Dr. Campbell, 'President of the As- sociation took the chair and atter a short adress called on W. D. Sand- ers, ol. Exeter for an address lair. Sanders was.followed by Owen Geig- er. Mr. H. B. Jeffs, •of Toronto who was the judge of the seeds was then Called on. Mr. Jeffs is a splendid speaker and in a very entertaining manner spoke .for an hour and a half on seeds and weeds. He had photo- graphs of the different kinds of 'weeds and told of the best Methods to destroy them. 1Vri'. Jetts said that owing to the splendid showing of the seeds shown and the great num- ber of exhibitors rn each class that it was very difficult to make a de- cision and that in .making his report to the department .lie }would mention the splendid quality 92 the grain and seeds grown in the Hensall district. Quite a number of questions vers asked and: answered ^satisfactorily, showing the deep interest of the farmers in the problems.confronting them. • At the close of Mr. lefts ad- dress a vote of thanks was tendered The following is the prize winners: Tw8 bushels •of fall wheat -W. R. Dougall, Wm. Tupper, H. C. Selden. Two bushels Spring Wheat --John Robinson, M. Traquair, H. Truemner. 1 bushel of Early Oats --Alex 13a - champ., Earl Kinsman, H. Truemiler.. 1. Bushel Late Oats --Allan Betties W. R. Dodgall, John Ingram, John Robinson. 1 lei: het 6 ''lowed Barley --Reward Wright, John Robinson, Owen Geig- er, John Ingram. • Bushel of Field Peas --•Alex Buch- anan, H. Truemner, Owen Geiger, Bushels a Field Beans -john In- gram, W. R. Dougall, H. Truemner. ' Timothy Seed -Alex Buchanan. Red Clover Seed ---Owen Geiger, H. Tx'uemrier. Bushel Alfalfa Seeds--WSn, Alex- ander; %I. C. Soldarl. Bushel Btickwheitt-4Vn1, Alexin,. der, M. Traquair, Harry Saldan, Potatoes, bushel -W. 11. Dougall, H. Truemner. .Sweepstake Badge for the best showing of grains and sods by one e5chi;bitor, H. Truemner, Owing to ,tile -weed menace to the .fanners• today, it is a Wender the more fanners• don't take advantage of the Seed 'Show put oh by the S. Huron Agricultural, ,Society. MT. CARMEL Fr. Glavin„ of 'Watfor'd, called on friends• hare on .Saturday, Little Miss 1Vi"adellne Rowland who hasbeen seriously 111 from an at- tack of bronchitis, we are pleased to say, is: improving under Dr. Tay- lor's ay1•or's treatments. Miss. Gertie Mulligan Tett last week far her. home it Dublin after spend- ing several weeks with friends here. Mr. Otto. Pfaff is spending a few weeks: with his sister Mrs. N. Shenk. • CRED1TQN •Oyster supper In the .Crediton.' United Church, on friday, March' .0th. Supper troll 0 to 8. Also' ham and potatoes. Good pr•ogranl.: Admission 50c, and 85c.. Mr, Thomas Trevethick recently disposed of his property west of tits village to•lVir. Joseph Woodall, A. 'meeting was held in •tlte 'Tewin faa11 •on .IVIoiiday evening when it was decided to go ahead with the well at -the skating rink to 'obtain water. There was. a good turnout, at the meeting. Miss. Erma Falmer bee retained Thome from Ridgeville,. A meeting ,of the E. L. C. Ea last' Friday evening ewas iii charge •of Alm vin Finkbiener and after the open -, lug devotion, of song and brayer lie presented an Interesting missionary address on the '[Position and work of the Africa I,1iland,iM'ission' Eldon. Snaith gave a paper on the "Life of one of the Converts.' Duett by Clara 111,orlock and Lloyd 14rein entitled. the •"African Call," The aneetin:o was 'full of interest and the spirit' of missi•pns we trust may have been enhanced through it, The "Live 'Wires" and ''Living Links" two, Sv S. classes of the Evan- giloal tenet for a social • evening at the home of Mr, and Mrs, 'Albert Palmer last Friday evening. A pro- grani of interesting numbers was first entered into. Mrs. EnImery F.ahner the teacher of the Live Wires, took the chair and conducted a singsong• which 'was enthusiastic- ally supported by these young .people Reading by Maurice Hirtzel, piano tluett by Laving and Gerald Smith,, reading by Arthur Hoist, reading by Gertrude Amy, piano duet by Elva Wuerth and Maur+gi'ette Gettinger; harmonica solo by Carl Kuhn. con- tests 'and games was the next enter - twining feature, The refreshments consisted o:2 sandwiches, and Adam's ale, cake and ice eream and home, made candy. Raton Telfer tender- ed a vote of thanks .to the host and hostess, Mr, and Mrs. Albert Palmer for their liberality in giving their hone Lor the social evening and be -- sides this tarnishing the abundant treat of ice-cream. Protracted meetings at the Evan- gelical 'church every evening except Saturday, Rev, J. P. Hauch,- of Stratford willl have charge Thurs- day evening. Next week Rev.: W. F. Beese of Tavistock will assist, The public is cordially invited. Meet CREDITON EAST Mr. and Mr. David Baird ,and Mrs, John Sims spent Sunday with rela- tives in Grand Bend. Mfrs. J•olut. Baird who has been visiting in Grand Bend for a feW weeks is now visiting Mr. and Mrs. Sante .Sims. • Mr, Delton Lewis,.of Erinaley, and Mr. Lloyd. Fraser, el Exeter, spent Sunday with air. and Mrs. Harry Lewis. MV1'r, and Mrs. Rcs'land Metz and slaughter, Shirley and Mrs, Henry Motz spent Sunay with Mr and Mrs. Wm. Heatherly in London. , A jolly time was spent on Tuesday evening at the haute of 'Vii•. and Mrs. Sani Sims when the "6w1 Club" held their weekly dance and euchre par- ty. After refreshments •were ser- ved all wended their way' home in the early hours of the morn. On Fi;iday e.ening of the past weelc,a dance And euchre party was held at the home of .hir. and Mrs, Norman Heama,n en the 4th concess- ion of Stephen, a 7o1Iy time was spent considering the large crowd' that was present. CENTRALIA Mr. Herman Hodgson, of Guelph spent the week -enol with his parents 1Vlr, and Mrs, Daniel Hodgson. Mrs. Thomas Willis and ,laughter Miss Wanda Willis were confined to their home owing to i11i1ess for a few clays lost Week. The oyster supper put on in the 'basement of the church on Friday evening of last .week under the aus-pices of the . Women's Association was largely attended. A splendid program , consisting of readings, solos, duetts and instrumentals was put on by localrtalent. • • THAMES ROAD Mr. Clayton Smith has purchased the lot at "plug Town" from the estate off the late Mss: D, Hawkey and will make his home there. Mr. Cooper, of Chlsoihurst, Is moving eli- te the tarn). vacated by Mr. ,Smith. A (i iie.t wedding was solemnized on Saturday afternoon, February 28 at St, Paul's Rectory, Stratford,; when Mrs. Ruith Remnant and Mr, A. Y: Campbell were united in vier-.. riage. We extend Congratulations. Peva Wm. Watlaee officiated. Una Deuce> On 'Wednesday evening last the hatters held a dente to close the season. There was a 'good atten- dance. The ladies provided lunch and a pleasant time was spent by all. IVir. W. McNichol spent the week- end in Stratford. .Mrs. N. Rankin spent a few days with her 'parents, Mr. and Mrs, Ham- ilton, df Cromarty. Mr. and Mrs. Pollen and. family were Week-erid•visitprs with Mr. and Mrs. W. I•'pssett of Mitchell, = 4010100 IMMO IMMO 111.1. amnia farms 101.01.1 mono ammo omens mamma ammo ammo Immo IFIOMM I I 1# � I illi 11111 II II I 1 I I I Ii ! i I'i III iii i (Ii(II ' I I 1 � , , ! IIII i 1 it i i I IIIIILI(III l 1111.111.1 iL l ,11 J .1111 11 l l 11111 1:11111111 il�ll 111 i i 1.11 111.11 Ill � 11 1111 .1.111111.1.11 illll� lll1 cum R ED (54 VHITE STORES =, DON'T MISS THIS WEEK'S BARGAINS FOR THE. PRIG'S ARE SURE' i AWAY DOWN. ,EXTRA SPECIAL FINEST' RED SOCKEY E 'SALMON, (Red Beauty Brand) , , , , lb, ti» 133c. FINEST FANCY PINK SALMON (Cascade Brand) ....... 2 large trxts 2Erc. MOLASSES SNAPS ?lbs. for 23c, FRESH DATES 3 Ills, for 21c. RED STAR SALMON Red Cohoe 1-2 lb. tin each 15c. 1 THE PERFECTJELLY POWDER' EAGLE DPAND MIL K Per tin .19e, BEST SULTANA RAISINS 2 lbs. for 23c.. CASCADE SALMON Fancy pink 1-2 lb.. tin each 10e.. KOLONA COFFEE (Fresh and Fragrant) .... , , , , , , , , , , Pound. pkg. 29c, PURE LARD, (Very best Quality) , , , , , , . , , ..-, ..., , Ib. cartons 2 for 25c. • MAPLE LEAF SALMON , , , , .. , , , . , . ,. , ..... , , 1-2 lb. tins each 20c. CROWN BRAND TEA (black .or mixed) , , , . , , , . ... , , .. , lb. pkg. 39c. ' OGILIVE'S MINUTE OATS (Large package) 23c. each OGILIVE'S MINUTEE OATS WITH CHINA per .pkg. 33c. Soap Chips ..., , • ,.., per tin 5c. . , , ... 5 for 25c. per ib. 23c. ▪ 2 tins for 15c. 3 lbs. for 2Qc. • Big Five Cleanser , , , , ., De Luxe Jelly Powders , Choice Apricots Essex No. 4 Peas , , , , , Sunkist Oranges .. , ... Gold Medal Peanut Butter Golden Wax Beans , . ,•, Good Quality Prunes , , ; ,. Huron .Corn per dozen 23c. ,per Ib. 19c.. , , per tin 14c. . 3 lbs. for 2$c. 2 tins for 23e. HARVEY & HARVEY -- EXETER, ONT. Phone 102 "QUALITY ALWAYS HIGHER THAN PRICE" We Deliver WNW MINIM maim ANIMA MOMS AMMO 1..0111 osarael it i111111Ulllli1111'lllllllll(1111111iilIIIIIIIlllllllilllll(IIIIIiIli!lllil(ill111IIIllllllll(illililill(IIIli1l11illi1111'lilliillllllili`III11li1liiliNhi� ;; DASHWOOD ' resulting 2-0 in favour of Iiirkton, There have been some splendid games played this winter and much interest has been taken by many wlio have attended. Mrs. Murch returned home on Monday evening atter `spending nearly three months assisting at the home of Mr. Chas. Jeffrey, Thames Road. Sympathy°is extended to Mrs. H. Henderson in the loss of her mother last week. Mr .and Mrs. Henders- son attended the funeral on Sunday The play ".Spite Fence" put on in the. church here last Friday evening by Woodham people drew a good crowd and was much enjoyed. Those who attened peak highly of It'the players performing their parts well. The total proceeds amounted to $35. This 'play was put on in the inter- este'of the local W. M.S. Wedding 'bells Will be ringing in this neighbourhood next Saturday.. Mr. Chas. Upshall and This sister Miss Upshall are leaving' Mr. Clarise Snell's farm this week for their new home on Con. 6 Blanshard recently purchased from Mr;. John Pringle. Mrs. George Hern and son Frank. of Rannock visited at ail`. C. Johns on Monday of this week. Cars are running again on .quite a few roads although it could he much smoother travelling than it is. Nies. Frecl Delbridge held an auc- tion sale •of farm stock and imple- ments last Thursday afternoon. The weather was fine and the atendance was extra large. Prices' realized were very good considering the de- pressi•an .of the present time. Mrs. Delbrillge will occupy the house for sometime although Mr. Will Johns, who purchased the farm last £21,11 re- ceived possession this week. Dr. H. H. Cowen, L.D.S., D.D.S. DENTAL SURGEON At office in Hartleib Block, Dash- wood, first three days of week and at office over the Post Office, in Zurich, last three days of week. A meeting dealing with Weeds, Seeds and Fertilizers will be held in Pfile's. Hall, Dashwood, the after- noon of Monday, March Oth, com- inencing, at 2.00 o'clock. This meeting is ui cher the direction of the Ontario, Department of Aigricul- ture and sliecial •speakers will he in attendance. All +farmers of the ',dis- trict are invited to ibe present. ' . Eugene Tiernan, who is attending University in London, spent the week -end with lits parents, Mr. P. Schroeder, of Moncton, is visiting in this community. • Miss Sadie Held underwent an operation on Friday for the remov- al of her tonsils ih • Dr, Taylor's hos- pital. An Easter Cantata entitled "Christ Victorious" will be given ,by the choir in the Evangelical ,church on Easter Sunday, April 15th, at the ev- ening service. This cantata, writ- ten by Roy Nolte, is entirely musical .and is one of the best he has writ` ten. A six -piece orchestra will also assist with the program, ,The teaching staff and members. of the school board are to be con- gratulated on purchasing a piano fcr the use in • the school. This is indeed a greet help to the children Nivho are reaping a real benefit from the hire of the instrument. 1Vlessrs. Mervin aaa Addison Tie- rnan were in London Monday on business. Death of Louis' ltestenl('yer Sr. The reaper of death •claimed an- other of the outstanding elderly men of the community when Mr. Louis restemyer, Sr., was called to his eternal reward on Friday, February 27113. His age was 79 years, 9 rponths and 4 days. About a week ago the deceased suffered a paraly- tic stroke from which effects lie never recovered and the end came only to relieve his 'suffering. He is • survived by three sons, Henry and Louis on the 14 con. of Hay Twp., and Otto of town, His wife prede- ceased him about a year ago. The funeral was held 11 1'onday afternoon With interment in the Branson cem- etery. ELIMVILLE The "Live Oak" Mission Circle niet for their regular monthly meet- ing last week at the lhorlie of Miss ltuth Skinner. The vice-president Miss Lavo.na Cooper had' charge. The sheeting opened by singing hymn No. 30 lolloavecl by 1,r•ayer by Mies Mae Coward. The Scripture lesson was read from Luke 10 clialr. 1-21 versos reaponslVely. A devot- ional Leaflet entitled, "Give us Our Daily Bread' was given by Miss M. Delbridge, Roll Call was answered by a verse on Promise, Readings; were given by' Misses Elva Elorne and Mary Herdman. Heralds read 'short items on Japan, Africa and Eorea. Some items :of business were dealt with also. Study on Japan was token by Misses Dorothy Delbridge; Dorothy Bacon and Bernice Murch. Meeting closed by singing Hyrnit No. 9 and prayer by Mrs. (Ttev.) White. Tire final Hockey geb:e for this Season was played on :Monday night between IClrlcton Srs. and Elimville 0 STAFFA The 'funeral of the late Robt. Nor- ris was held from This ;Thome on Fri- day, last. A private service was held at the home, after which the re- mains 'were taken to the United church,' Staffa, where a service was held for his many friends and neigQh- beurs. Members of the different organ- izations of which the late ?r. Nor- ris was a respected member attend-, ed this service, naval tributes from the Logan, Hibbert and Fnllartori Agricultural Society; the Usborne and Hibbert Insurance Co.; 'Execu- tive of Conservative Asociation of South Perth; Session of the United church, also from the family and friends of the .deceased. ' Irl recog- nition of this faithful service in churelr work the honour of life member as .Elder was given him. Triose acting as 'bearer were Messrs T. D. Oliver, G. G. Wilson 'Tares •Scott, Jno Leary, H. W. Templeman and Win. ,Sadler. The sympathy of the Community is extended to the. bereaved farriily, `The Women's Institute will pre-; sent two one -act oomedies, "Those I-iusbands's..af ours," and "The Fam- ily Failing" in tlie. hall On Friday evening, March 6th. Perth ('oaple Celebrntt4 AliniVorStkrY Mr, and 'Mfrs. II. Golding quietly celebrated their •04th wedding anni- versary. Mr. an bVtrs, Golding came to Canada: from England '56 years ag'o and: settled in Hibbert where they have. since resided, Mr. Gold- ing was born in March 28t1h 1841,. tthcl will celebrate. his 90th birthday on the 28th of next month, while Mrs. Golding was born in 1838 and celebrated her, birthday' .on. Thursday last, 'Tiff their seem child • ren five are living .as. follows:- Mrs. James .Silist Cleveland, Mrs, J. F; Turnbull and George, ,of .St. Marys, Frank, of Stratford and William of Seaforth. 1MIr. and Mrs, Golding are in possession of all their faculties and are enjoying splendid health. SHJPKA Miss Virginia Moore, of London, spent the week -end with her parents here. Miss Edith Ball has returned to her home after spending a couple of weeks in London. • Mrs. Hotson, of London, is visit- `ing at the home of Mr. and Mrs. L. Finkbeiner, Mr. Roy Rats has engaged Nor- man Devine, of Grand Bend, to work for the summer months. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Switzer spent Monday in London. Mr.. Roy Rate, who bas been sick the past week is able to be out again Mr. and. Mrs. Elgin Web and fam- ily, of Grand Bend, spent ,Sunday with`Mi• .and Mrs. A. Fink'beiner. Mr.' John Roeszler and Rev. Mr. Sippell, 'of Crediton, spent last Thursday with Mr. C. Finkbiener. The Ladies. Aid held a quilting bee on Wednesday aifternoon at the hone of Mrs. Wm..Ratz. We are glad to know that Miss Alma Rotz who had a very Critical operation in St. Joseph'se Hospital, London, is getting along nicely and. will soon be able to come Dome. Mr. apd IMrs. Jack Ryan, of Mount Carmel spent Sunday with Mrs. Ryan's parents, Mr ,and 1Vir•s. John. Dietrich. • Mr. 'Earl Baiter spent a few days' with Mr. E. Gill of Grand Bend. The "Play" which etas given by the Young People of the United church Tuesday evening • was well enjoyed by all present. Mrs. Hudson, of London, is visit- ing for a few week's with her -dangle. er, Mrs. Lorne Finkbiener. Mr. and Mrs. R. Schroeder from Steam''' called 'on friends Sunday. GREENWAY )ilr. Roy Sheppard, of London, spent last week with her rnother who has beensuffering with a cold. Miss Mary Pollock had a fall last• week and sprained tier knee quite badly but elle is somewhat improved now. Miss Topping visited friends at Grand I3end over the week -end. .Miss McCorbett, of 1vordwich, ha4 been visiting with her sister Miss Corbett and • Miss Lois Brown. Mr, Geo. Schenk who has been ill: for some weeks at the borne of his sister, Mrs. R. •Car1'utlie.rs, passed away on Sunday afternoon. Ftirthe or details of his life will be given next week. Several of our residents have been, suffering from bad colds. 1VIrs. Will hicks is visiting Loa cion, Tire oyster supper at the Itrnited church last Wednesday was a very successful event. The weather watt ideal but the bad roads prevented a great many from attending. The program chairman was W. T. Diens and a good program of innate and readings were given by local talent ably assisted by Miss Noble and. the Whale Quartette, of Grand fiend. This was followed by a very interest- ing address by the Pastor, Rev. S. J. Mathers who gave a vivid picture Of lite in Newfoundland. Proceeds $80,00,