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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1941-05-08, Page 6THCJiSDAY, MAY Sth, 1MI THE EXETER TIMES.ADVOCATE Western Canada Special Bargain Excursions x FROM ALL STATIONS IN EASTERN CANADA Going Daily May 17 * May. 28, 194J inclusive ’ RETURN LOUT — 4$ DAYS TICKETS GOOD IN COACHES at fhres. approximately c per mile TOURIST SLEEPING CARS at fares approximately l%c per mile STANDARD SLEEPING CARS at fares approx’ly l%c per mile COST OF ACCOMMODATION IN SLEEPING CARS ADDITIONAL baggage checked, stoppvers at all points enroute, similar excursions from western TO EASTERN CANADA DURING SAME PERIOD Tickets, Sleeping Car Reservations and AU Information from any agent, ASK FOR HANDBILL T—137 CANADIAN NATIONAL ’—'■....“........—1 ' ’ * James Street Willing WorkersAnnual Meeting Exeter W. I. The annual meeting of the Exe­ ter Women’s Institute was helcl at the home of Miss L, M. Jeckell, With the president, Mrs. Kyle, presiding. The roll call was answered by stat­ ing the number of meetings attend­ ed during the year and also payment of dues. The various reports of the year’s work, May 1940 to April, 1941 were splendid. An interest­ ing topic was given at each meet­ ing. The roll call, current events and several instructive demonstra­ tions throughout the year proved very beneficial to the members. The treasurer reported raising $218.40. Work done for the Red Gross in­ cluded 111 pairs of socks, 0 sweaters 5 scarves, 5 pairs broadcast wrist­ lets, 7 helmets, 10 pairs mitts, 4 pairs gloves, 5 hospital gowns, 7 pairs pyjamas, 2 bed jackets, 6 Sur­ gical towels, 4 boys’ Shirts, 2 dress­ es (girls'), 2 blazers for boys, 2 pairs boys’ pants, 2 pairs bloomers, girls’, 2 slips (girls’), 5 dressing gowns, 11 quilts, 7 woollen blan­ kets, 421S lbs. jam, $51.65 in ;eash donation, War Charities Fund of the Federated W.I, of Canada, $7.75. 20 jar's of jam were sent to Camp Borden, 9 articles for refugees. Report of community activity is as follows: Assisted in canvass for the Red Cross campaign; conducted tag day for the blind; donated to­ wards Christmas cheer and assist­ ed with the packing of Christmas baskets; 97 members of the Huron County Home were remembered with treats of candy and oranges; gifts, were sent to Exeter patients at Byron Sanatorium; donation to the Canadian Legion Branch No. 69 at Byron San.; to War Memorial Hospital and Tuberculosis Associa­ tion. The president expressed her appreciation of the work done this year and with only 18 active mem­ bers, and to the public who so gen­ erously responded when called on for assistance. The ladies decided to meet the last Monday evening each month for the -coming year. Owing to the district annual meeting of the W.I. of South Huron which is to be held in the "Presbyterian church on May 27th, the next regular meeting will be on May 19th, at the home of Mrs. Wareing. The topic, “A Book Review”; the roll call, “My Favorite Book” and also a demon­ stration on “Packing a Box for Sol­ diers Overseas”. The newly-elected officers are as follows: President, Mrs. L. Kyle; 1st vice-ipres., Mrs. E. Broderick; _ 2nd vice-pres., Mrs. W. J. Powell; Secretary, Mrs. W. R. Goulding; as­ sistant sec., Mrs. H. Bierling; treas., Mrs. G. Jacques; directors—Mrs. E. Harness, Mrs. F. Coates, Mrs. W. Middleton; district director, Mrs. B. Preszcator. A Jump Ahead A candidate for our local police force was being verbally examined. “If you were by yourself in a police car and were pursued by a desperate gang of criminals in another car doing 40 miles an hour along a lonely road, what would you do?” The candidate looked puzzled for a moment, then replied: “50”. —Roundsman Bilious Attacks Liver Complaint Biliousness is just another name fOr A clogged or sluggish liver. It is a very common complaint, but can bo quickly remedied by stimulating the flow of bile. This softens the accumulated mass, the poisons are carried out of the system, and the liver and bowels are relieved and toned up. Milbum’s Laxa-LiVer Pills quieten and enliven the sluggish liver, open­ ing up ctfery channel, by causing a free flow of bilo and thus cleansing th® liver of the clogging impurities. Tfey are small tod easy to take. Do hot gripe,- weaken, or sicken. 7* Worn Mm yoronU, Ont The Willing Workers’ Evening Auxiliary held their May meeting on Monday, May 5, at the home of Miss May Jones, with a good atten- danve. The president, Miss Helen Penhale, presided over the busi­ ness. Mrs. H. Sturgis took charge of the program. Mrs. Stephens, Miss Olive Prior, Miss Verna Coates, Miss Eileen Snell, gave the Scrip­ ture reading and Mrs. Sharpe led in prayer. Miss Hazel Woodall gave a talk on Mothers in connec­ tion with Mother’s Day. Miss. Helen Snell favored “with an accordion se­ lection. The guest speaker was Rev. Grigg. Lunch was served by the group in charge. Mrs. Jos. Rinn Dies Our sincere sympathy goes out to the family of the late Mrs. Joseph Rinn, whose death took place at 4.-30 p.m., Saturday last. She had attained the great age of 92 last March. Mrs, Susanna Wilson Rinn was born in the Woodham district and lived there all her life. She is survived by one son, Joseph Rinn, Woodham, and three ’ daughters, Miss Hannah Rinn, at home; Mrs. Elmer Rae, of Blanshard, and Mrs. Freeman Arskey, Woodham. Her husband died in 1935. The fun­ eral, privates was held Mdhday with Rev. A. Laing officiating. In­ terment was in Kirkton Union Ceme­ tery. WHEN WEATHER DISPLEASES YOU REMEMBER APRIL WAS RARE MONTH The month of April just ended was one of the warmest Aprils since 1916—as far back as the Strat­ ford weather statistics go. There was no record temperature, but there were more warm days than in any April since that year. During the month just ended, the mercury soared past the 60-degree-mark on 19 days. There was 1.'96 inch of rain but no snow. That’s another remarkable feature. Since -11916, snow has fallen in all but twv Aprils—1916 and 1922. The highest temperature in April this year was 8'3 degrees on the 13th day of the month. That was not a record high. In 1925, the temperature was 84 on April 24. In April, 1938, the mercury hit a high mark equal to the 83 degrees in April of this year.’ The mercury has shot past the 80-degree-mark in only four Aprils —1921, 1925, 1938 and <1)941—in 26 years. In some Aprils, there has been a considerable amount of snowfall. In 1926, for instance, 14 inches of snow fell in April. Nine inches feli in April, 1939, but the average Ap­ ril snowfall has been about three to four inches. In Toronto, the last day of April was hotter than any April day since 1842. The temperature in Toronto was 81.1 degrees, while back ill April 22, 1842, it Was ’89.9 degrees. So Sorry! Because it appears that a certain Oriental gentleman is breeding a scab right on the end of his nose> we are reprinting a verse written by J. D. Hardesty from the column of August 10, 1939. We’ve always known the Nipponese Were courteous and tried to please, Th^-t any place, by day or night, They never fail to be polite, And when they err in any way They feel compelled to promptly say— “Sorry!” Their system’s one that’s apt to find The crasser Occidental mind A bit nonplussed—confused, in fact— Uncertain how it should reaqt. Why do they slap your face today And then tomorrow indrning say; So sorry!” Yet come what may they can’t forget ’their Oriental etiquette. When word of de.ed appears unwise, They’re certain to apologize, Sometimes with such alarming speed That bland excuse precedes the deed, “So sorry!” It might be well if they’d recall Excuses may not end it all, That he who trifles with a Bear Or beards a Lion in his lair, May find his trite apology No god, and theii^ntid how’—he’ll bo “Sor serfy!” CENTRALIA Don’t fail to hear Carlos Sher­ man, operatic baritone, of New York and Harvey Robb, ‘organist, of London, who will be among the artists performing at Jamas St* Church, Exeter, Muy 20th, when the pupils of Stanley J. Smith, A.T.O.M., will appear in recital. Miss Ada Mitchell, R.N., of Me­ morial Hospital, West Branch, Mich., spent a couple of days with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Norman Mitchell. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Mit­ chell and two children, -of London, drove out and spent Friday even­ ing with her* under the parental roof. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Hobbs, Betty Jean and 'Don, of Thorndale, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Albert Mitchell. Mr. and Mrs. Norman Mitchell visited with Mr. and Mrs, J. Worden and -other relatives at Staffa on Sun­ day. Mr. Thos. Boyle, of Toronto, and Mr. Wm, Boyle, of London, called ■on relatives in the Village on Thurs­ day of last week. Mr. Hugo Theander, of London, spent the week-end at his home here. Mrs. C. J. O’Brien visited over the week-end with her daughter, Mr. and Mrs. J. Mugan, in London. Mrs. John McFalls has moved her household effects -to the home of her son, Arthur, in Biddulph, where she will reside permanently. Mr. and Mrs. George Hicks visit­ ed over the week-end with relatives in Blyth. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Connor are vis­ iting with relatives in Windsor. Mr. Connor received word last week of the serious illness of his sister, who resides there. Mr, and Mrs. McMurtrie, of, Hills- green, visited with Miss Agnes An­ derson on Thursday of last week. Miss Dorothy Hicks, of London, spent the week-end with her moth­ er, Mrs. B, Hicks. Mr. Harry Swartz, who has been quite ill with inflamatory rheuma-! tism, is improving nicely. Mr. and Mrs. ‘Lome Hicks visit­ ed with relatives in Ripley on Sun­ day. CREDITON EAST Mrs. Matheson and son arrived here from Grimshaw, Alberta, last week, and will make their home with her sister, Mr. and Mrs. Sam Bayn’ham, for a time. ’ Mr. and Mrs. Wm, Heatheney, of London, and'Pte. Roland Motz, c" Chatham and Mrs. Motz, of Exeter, •spent Sunday with their mother, Mrs. Catharine Motz. “ Mr, Robt. Carruthers, who was in St. Joseph’s Hospital, London, for a week, returned home on Tuesday. Trooper Jack Jesney, of Camp Borden,'1 spent the week-end at his home here. Mr. Jack Anderson and Mr. Rus­ sell Sturgeon, of London, spent Sunday with the latter’s mother, Mrs. David Sturgeon. Mr. Eber Lewis, who recently ac­ cepted a job in London at McCor­ mick’s factory spent Sunday at his home here. Mrs. Charles Anderson, who un­ derwent an operation in St. Joseph’s Hospital on Friday last, is improv­ ing nicely. Mrs. Catharine Motz has re­ turned home aftei’ a few days’ visit in Exeter with Mrs. Roland Motz and family. CORBETT Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Woodburn and family visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Bullock and Roy. Mrs. Maurice Murray received word of the serious illness of her brother, Ed. McBryan, of Thedford, who suffered serious injuries when his team of horses ran away with him when hitched to a corn hinder. Ed. was removed to Sarnia Hospital. Mrs. Robert Hutchinson is con­ fined to her bed at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Steeper. Mr. ’and Mrs. Langford Ridley, •of Parkhill, visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Wes. Mellin. Mr. Henry Hodgins received word of the death of his aunt, Mrs. Wm. Hodgins, of Brinsley. ' HARTLEY Mr, Floyd Desjafdine of Chatham Military Training Camp spent Sun­ day With his sister, Mrs. Robert Desjardins. Mr. Frank Hardy, and Mr. W. Whalen called on Mr. and Mrs. Ross Love on Sunday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. A. Elson and Bill spent Sunday evening with Min and Mrs. Harold Elson. Mr. John Lave, of Grand Bend, spent Sunday afternoon with Mr. B, J, Hodgins. Miss Donna Hayter spent the week-end with her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Statton, of Grand Bexid. Mr. Joseph Hickey1, Mrs. WnL Hayter and Mr, and Mrs. Newton- Hayter attended the funeral of Mr, Harry Howard in Hensail on Fri­ day, * It does not CdSt fnttch to make a girl happy—-but it sure costs plenty tb keep her that way. Royal Dolls on Display The Royal dolls, France and Marianne, which were presented in 1938 by the children of France to 'Princess Elizabeth and Princess; Margaret Rase, and which have been lent by Her Majesty, the Queen, to the Canadian National Commit­ tee on Refugees to raise funds for their important work, have been on display in Anderson’s Ltd., St. Thomas, for nearly two weeks. The dolls, which are about 3 feet high, and with their very complete equipment, are an example of French craftsmanship at its best and will help to preserve for the future the modes of1 the happy days im­ mediately preceding the war. France is golden-haired, symbolical of the French nation, and belongs to Prin-, cess Elizabeth; Marianne is brun­ ette, with blue eyes, representing, the French Republic, apd belongs to Princess Margaret Rose. They, have human hair, beautifully curl-* ed and were made by Jumeau, most famous French dollmakers and valued at $5'00. Their -costumes were modelled by world-famous designers such as Jenny, Worth, Bruyere, Jeanne, Lanvin, Patou, Vionett, R-obert Piquet, Lucien Le- long, Maggy Rouff, and others. In­ cluded in the outfits are sets of rare jewelry and toilet articles made from real tortoise shell and ivory, hand-painted with pink roses. Many of the dresses and other garments were made from short lengths of goods woven exclusively for the purpose. Some were dresses made entirely by hand; one was fine net embroidered all over with fine silk thread in a very intricate pattern; another was decorated with wheat straw in natural color, form­ ing a floral pattern. Still another was embroidered with wheat straw, dyed with juices of poppies, corn­ flowers and marguerites, the pat­ tern being these same flowers,. which are the national flowers of, France. This use of wheat straw', is a very old French custom and is an art in itself, the completed work being exceptionally beautiful. A sport dress had an applique design done in fine blue leather. One could not help being attracted by the little fur garments, beautiful evening wraps of ermine lined with fine silk velvet, also short jackets of ermine, summer ermine, nutria and broadtail. Included in the lot were bathing and sun suits, sport clothes, sailing clothes, nine- teen pairs of little shoes, knitted stockings, hats for any and every occasion, raincoats and umbrellas, scarves, and tfi’e'daintiest of lingerie. Several’ pieces of hand-made lace over 20 0 years old were taken from the French museum for the Prin­ cesses’ gift. The ‘Princesses were allowed to have the dolls and outfits for six weeks when first presented to them. Owing to existing conditions in England they were brought to Canada for safe keeping and have travelled through the West and back since last' September. Their next place to he shown will he in Niagara Falls and before very long they will be taken back to Ottawa for the duration of the war. Miss Mc- Beath, of that city, has been in charge of these Royal charges since the first showing, and enjoys her duties immeasurably. While in St. Thomas, members of the differ­ ent women’s organizations take turns in guarding them while on exhibit. Several thousands of people have been to see them while in Anderson’s store and over three thousand registered the second day. „ When on the train the dolls have special armed guards for their pro­ tection. A set of twelve cups and’ saucers of fine Sevres China valued at ($11,000 also iiifcluded in the French gift, has not been exhibited With the rest. The whole gift has a value of about $1'0,000. MRS. J. KIRKLAND HEADS HURONDALE W. I. The annual meeting of the Hur- ondale W.H. was held at the home of Mrs. A. Hicks and the president, Mrs. W. Kernick, was in charge. Community singing was a feature and “The Autobiography of a Wo­ man Sky Pilot” was given by’ Mrs. Kerttick. Mrs. Archie Morgan and Mrs. Wilson, London, Ont., contrib­ uted music. Yearly reports were passed. Officers for 1941-42 are as. fol­ lows: Honorary 'President, Mrs. William Kernick; president, Mrs. J. Kirkland; vice-presidents, Mrs. Earl Mitchell, Mrs. H. Strang; sec­ retary-treasurer, Mrs. Alvin Moir; assistant, Mrs. A, Morgan; direc­ tors, Mrs. C. Cann, Mrs. Percy Pass- more, Mrs, Archie Morgan, Mrs. Stanley Mitchell; emergency, Mrs. R. Kestle,^ Mrs, W, Wood, Mrs. Bol­ ton, Mrs. iPassmore; district direc­ tor, Mrs. Archie Morgan. District annual meeting delegates, Mrs, J. Kirkland Mrs. Morgan, Mrs, Per­ kins, Mrs. Kernick; pianist, Mrs, A. Morgan; auditors, Mrs. Carmen Cann, Mies N. Reddy. We can’t help but like folks Who think they are as good ds anybody else*—but far too many of them ddn’t Stop at that when they get a job. oa the public payroll. FORMER USBORNE LADY DIES Cora Rowcliffe, beloved wife of Wilbert Grieb, died at her home, Base Line, Goderich township, on Saturday evening in her 58th-year, after an illness of several months. She was a daughter of |he late James Rowcliffe and Agnes H. Turn­ hull and was born in Usborne town­ ship November 29th, 1883. In lune, 1908 She married Wilbert Crich, who survives, They were married, by Rev. W. H. Kerr at the Ontario Street Methodist parsonage, and for three years afterward lived in Seaforth, They then farmed in Goderich township, Bayfield Road and later resided in Clinton, For the past *13 years they have resid­ ed on the Base Line Goderich town­ ship. Besides the husband there sur­ vive one daughter, (Doris) Mrs. Ray Cartwright and two small grand­ children, Douglas and Marjorie Cartwright, Three brothers and two sisters also survive; Philip Row­ cliffe,. Goderich Township, Byron, of London Road, Tuckersmlifth, and Ernest in California, Mrs. Joseph Crich, London, Ont., .and Mrs. Jos­ eph Shipley, Clinton. The funeral service was held at the home, (Base Line, on Tuesday afternoon. The service was conducted by Rev. G, G. Burton, pastor of Ontario St, United Church, Clinton, of which Mrs. Crich was a faithful member., Interment took place in Exeter cemetery. The pall bearers were George Pryce, Ray Crawford, Victor? Bisback, Frank Coleman, Robert Colclough and Herman Crich. WOODHAM A splendid play, “Lenh Rivers” ’ will be presented in the Orange Hall on .Friday evening, May 9th, by the Woodham Young People, The annual Woodham anniversary will be held on Sunday, May 18th, at 11 o’clock and 7.'30 p.m. Rev. D. McTavish, of London, will be.the' speaker at both services. On Sat­ urday evening, May 24th, the usual supper and concert will be held in the Orange Hall. Miss Lois Rundle and Miss Gladys Shier, of London, were Sunday visi­ tors at their homes here. Next Sunday morning, May 11th, there will be combined services for Mother’s Day and the Ordinance of Baptism will be administered at the close of the service. 'Pte. Lorhe McNaughton, of Camp Borden was a week-end guest at his home. Mr. David 'Parkinson, of London,’ spent the week-end at the home of, Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Parkinson. J MASSEY-HARRI^ _ ft u tflTE r s"1 o f ' d a;r’'-m:J DMPANY LIMITED OCIENCE and technological progress have wrought wonders in the realms O of transportation, communication and industrial engineering. The ease and speed of travel by car, and now aeroplane, the practical elimination of space by telephone and radio and the convenience and comfort of elec­ tric lights dhd electrical household appliances are worth-while achievements towards the more abundant life. In keeping with this progress is the Contribution of the implement manu­ facturer* toward lightening the labor and increasing the efficiency of the farmer. Farming has also been transformed. All too little recognition in this respect has been taken of the tremendous advances in farm tractors. In design—more' practical and attractive—with the. ease of starting and operating of an automobile, operating at low cost, making possible astounding reductions in the cost of certain farm “ operations, and with greater power, at prices which put them within the reach of even the smaller farmer* This more tradable and flexible Source of power revolutionizes farming; practice, eliminates the back-breaking Work of days gone by, and makes, it possible, in »mony instances, to operate gainfully even under existing difficult conditions. 1 Phone 14 r 7, Kirkton startena R. E Breeders are Blood-Tested 0 t. PURINA FEB FLOCKS THIS YEAR BUY POOLEY’S QUALITY EMBRYO-FED BABY CHICKS White Leghorns, Barred Rocks, New Hampshires and Rock and Hampshire Cross SPECIAL THIS WEEK 500 Rocks, 3 Weeks Old, Mixed, 16 cents Also Started Leghorns . SHIPKA The regular meeting of the La­ dies’ Aid was held Thursday even­ ing of last week at the United Church with twelve members and two visitors present. The presi­ dent, Mrs. Roy Ratz, presided, tlie meeting opening with the singing of a hymn. Prayer by Rev. Turner was followed by Scripture lesson. It was decided to have a strawberry social on the evening of June 16th. Mrs. M. Ratz, Mrs. Ed. Lamport, and Miss P. Keyes were named to the program committee. Meeting was closed with prayer. Next Sunday, May hl th, Mothers’ Day, will be marked by a special program being prepared which will be presented at 10.30 a.m. in the United Church. Everyone is in­ vited. Last Sunday was missionary Sun­ day at the Sunday School. Miss Ver­ na Baumgarten gave a splendid mis­ sionary reading and was much en­ joyed by all present. The Y.P.S. regular meeting was- held Monday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Sweitzer. Miss Mildred Lamport, of Lon­ don, spent Sunday at per home here. Mr. and Mrs. Matt. Sweitzer and family, Mr. Simon Ratz, Mr. and. Mrs. Verne Sharpe and Eleanor, Mr, and Mrs. Mil ton Ratz and Jack spent Sunday near Niagara, it being the blossom season. Mr. Calvin Greenlee, of Brinsley has accepted a position with Mr. A. G. Webb. Miss Reta Ratz is at present, nursing Mrs. H. Silber, of Credi- ton. Quite a number from here at­ tended the funeral of the late Mrs.. Wm. Hodgins on Tuesday from McGillivray. Service was held in. St. Mary’s Church, Brinsley. ____________ . ’ - -O' How Does Your Label Read?