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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1942-02-19, Page 5* Page 5 TOE EXETER TIMES-ADVOCATE Thursday, February I * I* , ij I ■% %• l i f / I i I Mr. and Mrs. David Kilpatrick, of London, spent Tuesday with friends in Hensall. Miss Dorothy Brazier, of London, spent a few days recently with Pr, and Mrs. D. G. Steer, Pte, Howar,d Smale, of the R.C.A.S.C., London, spent the week­ -end at his home in Hensall, A? number of our citizens motor­ ed to the Radio School at Clinton and were the guests of members of the R.A.F. fhe pupils of School will present a concert in the town hall in the the Red Cross. Mr. John Craig Hannah, returned here recently after or so in Seaforth, Dr. I. G. Smillie, who is at pre­ sent taking a course in a hospital, is visiting this week with his wife and. little daughter. Mr. G, !C. Petty, who has spent some time in Victoria Hospital, London, was able to return home the end of last week. Mrs, Mlatt England returned home recently from Orediton, where she ’has spent the past few weeks visiting with her -daughters. Miss Mildred IForrest, daughter of MV. and Mrs. Wm, For­ rest, of Tuckersmith, left for Pet­ rolia last week, where she has ac­ cepted a position. The World Day of Prayer in connection with the W.M.S. of the * different churches will be 'held in the United church on Thursday af­ ternoon at 3 p.m. * Mi’s. Robert Drysdale, of San­ dusky, Mich,, visited during the past week with her relatives, Mr. Mrs. W. A. MacLaren, and Mr. Mrs. G. M. Drysdale. AC1 Donald MIcKinnon, who Hensall Public near future for ’and sister, Miss to their home spending a week W. A. MacLaren contributed a beau­ tiful selo, “Living for Jesus”, ac­ companied by Mrs. A, Dougall. The topic, “Service” was very ably tak­ en by Mrs. Hannah Workman. The singing of hymn 6.06, “All the Way My Saviour Leads M.e”, followed by the Lord's prayer brought the meeting to a close. Ladies’ Aid Meeting The regular monthly meeting of the Ladles’ Aid of Carmel Presby­ terian Church was held on Tuesday evening, Feb, 17th, The meeting was in charge of Group 3, Mrs. M. Dougall and Mrs, J, E. McEwen be­ ing the leaders. Mrs. M. Dougall took the chair and the meeting was opened by singing hymn 36, Waited for the Lord My God”, fol­ lowed by prayer taken by Mrs. M. Dougall. The secretary, Mrs, W. A. MacLaren, read the minutes of the last meeting, after which^a business session was held. A 'discussion was held concerning the making of more quilts for the Red Cross, will sponsor a ten-cent T Mildred R,N„ and and AC1 Donald MIcKinnon, who has spent the past two weeks with his wife and family, returned to Chis­ holm, Alta,, where he is stationed at present with the R.C.A.F. Mr. and Mrs. Munro and little daughter Peggy and son Donald, of Mitchell, visited with Rev. and Mrs. Weir this week' and while here took part in the Scotch con­ cert Monday evening. There was a good attendance at the United church on Sunday with Rev. R. A, Brook in charge of both services. The morning antheip was “I .Gave My Life for Thee”,' and the tenor solo part was" taken by Mr. W. O.‘ Goodwin. Rev. Brook finished his series of ser­ mons on “Bearing his Marks”. The evening anthem was “Onward Christian Soldiers”. Church Notes Beginning last Sunday, Rev. Wm. Weir began a series of sermons on “The Seven Words of Christ .on the Cross.” This series, which .will be heard at the morning services Will continue; “Until Easter Sunday. And in connection with the season of prayer and meditation asked for by Rev. J. B. Skene, Moderator of the Presbyterian Church in Canada, Mr. Weir will conduct a series of sermons for the evening services, dealing with “The Vital Doctrines of Christian Faith.” Hensall Town Hall was a pretty scene for a Valentine ciance Wed- ' nesday, IFebruary 11, sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce. The hall was a glow of lanterns, hearts, and streamers, whicn was cleverly decorated by Mrs. R. H. Middleton, Miss Irene Hoggarth, Miss Beryl Pfaff and M'iss Sally Manson. Dancing was very much enjoyed to the music of Adam Brock and his Columbians, who will again feature of the St. Patrick’s to be held on March 13, also sored by 'the Chamber of merce. The Wohalo Class held meeting on Friday evening, opening with the hymn, “My Jesus I Love Thee”, followed by prayer by Edna Saundercock and scripture by Mary Goodwin. The minutes and roll call were followed’by a business 'dis­ cussion. “Lead Kindly Light” sung, given topic ship was ably given by Miss Edna Walsh, after which Gladys Luker gave a delightful piano solo. • A very pleasant lunch was served at the close. The Young People’s Society of Carmel Presbyterian church spon­ sored a very successful Scotch con­ cert in the schoolroom of the Church on Monday evening, Febru­ ary 16th. Rev. Wm. Weir acted as chairman and after introducing the pipers, Mr. Mutch, Sr,, and his son, Bill, of Clinton, he told a few amus­ ing stories of his former acquain­ tance with Bill. An interesting pro­ gram followed. During the even­ ing Mr. Weir read some humorous snatches from “The Life of Sandy McTavish”. Q The last number on the program was a male quartette by Jas, Mustard, Jas. Bengough, R. Y, MacLean and Rev. Wm. Weir, accompanied by «Laren, “Carry “Annie Laurie”, vote of thanks A dainty lunch young people, to $18.00. W.M.S. Meeting The regular monthly meeting of the W.M.S. of Carmel Presbyterian church was held in the schoolroom Of the church on Thursday after­ noon, Feb. 12th at 3 p.m, The meeting opened with the singing of hymn 538, “Onward Christian Sol­ diers,” after which Mrs. A. D. Mc­ Ewen led in prayer. Mrs. Camer­ on read, the scripture lesson, Psalm 27. 'rhe roll call was responded to bv the word “Courage**, Mrs. Lo­ gan and Mrs. Parkins kindly offer, ed to serve as a visiting committee for next month, Mirs. W. A. Laren read a story entitled vlous Engagement,” after Mrs, Parkins led in4 prayer. be a dance spon- Coni- their “Lead Kindly Light” was A devotional ’reading was by Gladys Passmore. The entitled Christian Citizen- Mrs. W« A. Mac- On” and encore, Mr. Weir moved a to all taking part, was served by the Proceeds amounted Mac- “Pre- Which Mrs, Group 2 tea Thursday afternoon at 3 p,m, at the manse. All the ladies of the congregation are to be included. The meeting closed by singing hymn 671, “The Day Thou Gavest Lord Is Ended”, followed by the Lord’s prayer in unison. Mrs. Ml Dou­ gall then conducted a number of contests, aftei’ which a ten-cent tea was served, Red Cross Notes During the ipast week the Red Cross Society were the recipients of two splendid donations, the one of $1*00 from .the local Women’s Institute, proceeds from their rum­ mage sale and the other was the proceeds from a dance staged by the Chamber of Commerce. There will be an invasion of the homes of our village this week under the banner of the Junior Red Cross of the public" school. The invaders are on- the prowl foi* metal coat hangers which they sell .to a clean­ ing establishment at each. You are asked the hangers not already cense plates can still do any of the week the> February shipment of completed goods went to head­ quarters, six boxes in all. The fol­ lowing were the articles: 15 quilts, 1 blanket, 10 pairs mitts, 2 scarves, 2 outfits of clothing, 100 suits of pyjamas, 22 sheets, <-‘51 surgical towels, 1 wash cloth, 45 pairs socks, 10 pairs seamen's socks, 5 pairs sea­ boot stockings, 5 seamen’s scarves, 5 pr. gloves, 5 other caps, 5 turtle­ neck sweaters, 5 pr. mitts, . 5 aero caps, 5 sleeveless sweaters, 10' pairs socks. | Hensall Woman Dies in London Mrs. Harry Smith, well-known Hensall resident, died at the home of her son, Alfred, in London, in ■her 69 th year. Her death was at­ tributed to heart condition. She was born in England in 1-873,, com­ ing to Canada 36 years ago. She was the former Emma Eleanor Dowling and had been a resident of this village for a number of years. The Smith family had lived in Brucefield for a time before com­ ing to Hensall. Ill for the past two weeks, she was taken -to London 'for treatment. Surviving are her hus­ band and three sons, Harry, Alfred and Albert, of London. The funeral was held on Monday at 2 p.m., from Hensall United Church, Rev. R. A. Brook officiating. He paid a fitting tribute to her memory and took his text from John, chapter 14,. and spoke of the many pared for those who in the Lord. Mrs. and W. O. Goodwin ful duet, “The Lily Floral tributes beautiful. The Albert Sherray, W. A. MacLaren, ucu. , Goodwin and R. El Shaddick, ferment was made in Baird’s ceme­ tery, Brucefield, Hensall W. I. The February meeting of the Hensall W.I. was held at the home of Mrs. N. E. Cook oil Wednesday evening with an attendance of fif­ ty members and grandmothers. The evening was the occasion of a spec­ ial grandmothers’ meeting. Miss Beryl Pfaff, the president, presid­ ed and in the absence of the secre­ tary, Mrs. Ken Hicks, Miss .Gladys Luker read the minutes of the last meeting. The meeting opened by the singing of the Institute Ode and “Silver Threads Among the Gold”, followed fay the Lord’s Prayer in unison. After the minutes were read the roll call was responded to with “What I did for' the Red Cross this Year.” During the busi­ ness period the president disclosed that $105.00 had been realized from the rummage Sale held recent­ ly and $12.00 was cleared from cat­ ering to the -dinner Monday even­ ing for the Chamber of Commerce. The next selection was the singing of “When You and I Were Young, Maggie,” after which Miss Elea­ nor Cook contributed a lovely piano solo, “June Flowers’ » The mdtto, “Great glory isn’t obtained by never falling, but by rising every time we fall,** , *. ■ was read by Miss Gladys Ltiker. Miss Greta Lamniie played a pleas*1 ing violin .selection, “Intermezzo”, | accompanied by Miss G. Luker at the piano. The guest speaker, W. B. Cross, gave a most interesting address on “’The Early Inhabitants of North America”, in which he told about the various Indian tribes and their mode of living, or how easy it was for them to move from place to place in search of game, etp. He also told some amusing stories of his own boyhood days. One of hisl early ambitions was to be a great* on half a cent to donate all If you have your old li- you can. donated to the Red Cross you -so by leaving them at service stations. Last mansions pre­ put their trust Maud Hedden sang a beautl- of the Valley”, were many and pallbearers were James Bengough, Geo. Hess, W. O. In- prepared by Rev. Witt. Weir / PROGRESSIVE EUCHRE and Crokinole Party at ZION SCHOOL FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 20th at 8 ^o’clock ‘Sponsored by Zion Red Cross Unit Prices and door prize in War ’ Sayings Stamps, Admission, Adults 25c; children 12 and under free. Refreshment Booth KXW3BH0 ROBERTSON’S CONDITION POWDER 3 lbs. — $1.00 9 lbs, — $2,45 Further Reduction on Larger Quantities . Guaranteed no Filler Results considered, you will find this powder unequalled as a tonic for qll farm stock * . * * Robertson’s Drug Store Cann’s Grist Mill Roy Francis, Kirkton E. Allen, Cromarty CRED1TON EAST Mr. Irvine Mots, of the West, who fogs been employed at the airport here, has returned to his home. Jack Anderson, of the R.C.A.F., at Manning Pool, Toronto, spent the week-end at 'his home here, Mrs. Rebecca Stewart and sop, Charles, of Exeter, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Merner. LAC Roy Horney, of Brinsley, and Clayton Lewis, of the R.C.A.F., training in Dauphin, Mian., and Miss Pearl Hodgins, of Saskatoon, spent Monday with Mr. and Mrs, H, Lewis. Mrs, George Wright and Mrs. J. Brokenshire, of Windsor, were call­ ed home on Saturday owing to the serious illness of their mother, Mrs. Eli Lawson, who passed away early Sunday morning. The sympathy of the community is extended to the bereaved family. KIRKTON Miss Jean Denham has accepted a position in London, AC2 Maitland Hammond, of Kingston, spent the week-end at his home here. Mr. Edward Switzer celebrated his 79th birthday this past week. We all wish him many happy re­ turns. Mr. Maxwell Gray returned to' his home after spending the past two months with his son, H. F. Gray, of Toronto. speaker. He thought how wonder­ ful it must, be to be able to hold an audience spellbound like a fa­ mous politician he had once lis­ tened to. Mrs. W, A. MacLaren, dressed in bonne.t and shawl, sang “Little 'Old Lady” and “Keep on Hoping”, accompanied by Miss Florence Welsh. One of the high­ lights of the evening was the humor-, ous descriptions of the wedding clothes of the grandmother’s pre­ sent. The prize for the eldest grand­ mother present was won by Mrs. J. W. Ortwein and the youngest grandmother was Mrs. Fred DaterS. The meeting closed with the sing­ ing of “My Grandfather’s Clock” and Vhe National Anthem. ’ The spacious living room was beauti­ fully decorated' in • red and white streamers and hearts. The ^presi­ dent, thanked Mrs. Sherritt, co-host- ess, for arranging the program and Mrs. Cook for the loan of her home. Lunch was served by Mrs. Wm. Weir, Mrs. Wm. Sangster, Mrs. James McAllister, Mrs, Claude Blowes and Mrs. Mary Buchanan. MOUNT CARMEL In aid of the Second Victory Loan the Mt. Carmel school is spon­ soring an interesting program on Friday evening, (February 20th, at 9,15, new time. The guest speaker will be Dr. Taylor, of Dashwood, an,d the guest singer Mr. Harry Hoffman. With him will be other male singers from Dashwood. Two bright plays, “Blue Books” and “Sleeping Beauty” are being pre­ pared by the Mt. Carmel pupils. PASHWOOP Mrs. R. Baker is visiting with her daughter in Windsor, Mr. Fred Procter, of Stratford, called on friends* here last Thurs­ day, Mr. and Mrs. E. Bartliff of Clin­ ton, were Sunday visitors with re­ latives here. Miss Onieda Restemeyer, R.N., of London, spent the week-end with, her parents. Several girls from here attended the E.L.C.H. tea in Zurich on Sat­ urday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Garnet Willett en­ tertained -a number of their friends last Friday night. Mr, and Mrs, Edmund Kraft celebrated their 25th wedding an-! niversary on Saturday evening, Mr, and Mrs. George Thompson, of Detroit, spent a few days with her parents, Mr, and Mrs. R. Baker. Mr, and Mrs. Harry Guenther, of Windsor, spent the week-end with his mother, Mrs. Guenther and sis­ ter Rose. Miss Belva Truemner, of the 14th concession and Miss Helen Walper, spent Myrtle Mrs. ole, of end with her Mrs. Hy,. Hoffman. The following articles ped by the Red Cross Unit: 1 jacket, 12 quilts, 4 pairs boys’ amas, 2 pairs boys’ pants, 2 girls’ blouses, 5 boys’ blouses, 5 pairs seaboots, 3 turtle-neck sweaters, 1 girl’s skirt, 6 pairs whole mitts, 4 aero caps, 2 alternative caps, 17 wash cloths, 1 girl’s dress, Mrs. Ernest Luck and Mrs, Hen­ ry R. Miller called on friends at Zurich and Dashwood. Two weeks ago Mr. and Mrs. Luck left for De­ troit and Windsor* to visit friends, Mr. Luck went on to Oshawa to train for a couple of months and then they will leave for Kingston. They spent a week around these parts. the week-end with Miss Gaiser. N. Evans, Tommy and Car- Kitchener, spent parents, last week- Mr anti­ Hl '|!7W were ship­ boy’s pyj- CENTRALIA Rupert Merriam left thisMr. week for Toronto to begin his train­ ing with the R.C.A.F. ’ Mr, .and Mrs. Joe Brokenshire, of Windsor, were week-end visitors with Mrs. 'Brokenshire. Mr. and Mrs. Wm, Skelton and Donald, of Lucan, visited with Mr. Arthur* Brooks on/Sunday. Miss Beatrice Essery, of London, visited over the week-ena with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. Essery. Miss Ruby Merriam, of Delhi, spent the week-end. with her par­ ents, Rev. R. J. and Mrs. Merriam. Sgt. Pilot Donald Hicks, of Ha- gersville spent the week-end with •his parents, Mir. and Mrs. Andrew Hicks. ? The • World Day of Prayer ser­ vice will be held in the schoolroom of the church on Friday afternoon of this week. Schools' under the musical dir­ ection of Mr. L. A. Wein and Mi’. ■W. R. Gonlding will present a pro- eram in the Centralia church oh Friday evening of this week. Mr. Fred Baynham, of the R.C. A.F. in St. Thomas and Mrs. Bayn­ ham and Mr. Gordon Baynham, of Hamilton with Mr. ham. were Week-end viMitofrs and Mrs. George Bayn- ‘ Y.P.U. Meeting The Centralia Young People were invited by ithe Thames Road Young People to attend a social • evening with them on Friday of last week. Both the unions were well repre­ sented and made a total of sixty- five. The Thames Road president, opened the mOetlhg with the use of a hymn, followed by prayer. Rev. Wm. Mair welcomed the Centralia Young People and the meeting was handed over to Gerald Godfaolt. Doris Hodgson gave a very interest­ ing topic. The following program Was rendered by Centralia Young People: An instrumental fay Edward Smith; recitations by Isabelle Blair, Marjorie Flynn and Doris Hoskins; duet by Reg. Hodgson and Bill El­ liot,* called “Meggy”; musicals by the Skinner family and Marie Bus­ well. The Young People joined in games and contests. A dainty lunch was served and the meeting was brought to a close with the National Anthem. KHIVA and Mrs. E. G. Kraft spentMr last Friday With friends in London, Mr. Clement McCann is wearing a broad smile. It’s a boy, Con­ gratulations. Mr. Arthur Willett was taken to St. Joseph’s Hospital, London Monday. H’S condition is changed, Mr. Jerome O’Rourke left week for London where he has se cured employment. Miss Evelyn McCann, of Rodney spent last week-end with her par ents, Mr. and Mrs. B. McCann. Mr, Wm. Mason is confined to his home through illness. His many friends hope for a speedy recovery. Mr. and Mrs. Dennis O’Rourke and Mr, Jerome Dietrich and his mother, Mrs. L. Dietrich, spent last Thursday with relatives In London EGGS! .MiWWMW For the duration of the War, all shipments of » Eggs from Canada to England will be in tjhe form of whole Egg Powder, rather than in sjiell as. has- been the ease in shipments .p^ada^p-^i^^jf, The British Ministry of Food has seen “ fit’ “to v recommend this programme. Its action has been caused by the ever-increasing difficulties being experienced in obtaining sufficient ocean shipping space. Egg powder can be shipped much more easily than Eggs in shell form,’ Thirty dozen Grade -A’ Large Eggs will yield approximately 10 lbs. of Egg Powder. i Your Eggs will still be shipped to England, al­ though not in shell form. Do not permit any decrease in Egg production, because .... A!l Eggs Machine Graded Prompt Service 1 Highest Returns ID Exeter, Ontario BUY VICTORY BONDS Several items of correspondence have been crowded out this week. Phone 256 In cold weather, be sure W/WTER SUNOCO MOW part. STOPS excessive weak, it starts with the starter, actually helps quick start-