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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1940-02-01, Page 4THUILSDAY.FEBRUABY 1, IMO THE EXETER TIMES-ADVOCATE EXETER LOCKER SERVICE ... announces ... a New Selling Service in Frozen Foods JUMBO ICE CREAM BRICKS 15C Assorted Flavors. Each .................................... FROZEN SEA FOOD—Shrimp, Lobsters, Scallops, Oysters FROZEN FISH—Whitefish, Herring, Trout FROZEN FILLETS—Cod, Salmon, Haddie FRUIT AND VEGETABLES IN SEASON Phone 70 Exeter STEPMOTHER PASSES The death took place in London on Monday of Mrs. Edward McFaul, a former resident of Seaforth and step-mother of Miss Kate McFaul, of town. She was 93 years of age. Her maiden name was Margaret Me-, Tavish. She was the widow of the late Edward McFaul, who for over thirty years was a prominent dry goods merchant in Seaforth. After retiring from business Mr. and Mrs. McFaul leased apartments in the home of Mrs. McFaul’s brother on the old McTavish farm near St. Thomas where they remained until his death. Later Mrs. McFaul mov­ ed to London. While in Seaforth Mrs. McFaul was a member of Fi’.st Presbyterian church, also of the W. M.S. and Ladies’ Aid. Despite her age she retained possession of her faculties and entertained many friends with keen recollections of the early days. Of a family of 11 her sister, Mrs. James Haight, of London, survives. The funeral was held Tuesday from P. R. Williams and Son’s funeral home, St. Thomas. Rev. A. M. Stuart, of Colborne St. United church officiated. Interment was in iSt. Thomas cemetery. Rev. E. Grigg, of town attended the fun­ eral. SERVICE OF MUSIC At the conclusion of the regular service Sunday evening in James St. church several request numbers were rendered by the choir. A solo “Sun­ rise” was sung by Miss Reta Rowe. Mr. Walter Gutbush and Mr. W. R. Goulding sang a duet, “What a Wonderful Saviour” the words be-! ing written by Mr. Cutbush and the music by Mr. Goulding. The choir ' gave three numbers “In the Garden” “All That I Need is Jesus” with Miss Pearl Woods taking the solo part and “The Beautiful Garden of Pray­ er”. While Mr. Page repeated the 23rd Psalm the choir hummed “Abide With Me.” At the end of February another request program will be given. During the service a mixed quartette, Mrs. W. R. Gould­ ing, Miss P. Wood, Messrs. Cut­ bush and Fawcett sang “Father of Love” with Miss Helen Penhale tak­ ing the obligato Hon. J. C. Elliott, K.C., member for Middlesex West for many years and former public works minister, was appointed Monday to the Cana­ dian Senate. Five other senators were also appointed. START EARLY If you Want to Cash in on the Top-Price Months SEPTEMBER—OCTOBER—NOVEMBER. Year after year., these are t'he months of highest egg prices. Year after year, these are the months you make your highest net 'profit from your layers—provided they are laying. And if you have them laying big eggs, your profit is that much bigger—for these are the months when the spread in favor of big eggs is widest, (up to 10 cents a do»en between A- •Large and A-Pullets, last fall). Early broilers are the ones that pay best too. And if you carry them through to roosters, it’s the early birds that are ready for the tourist trade. To cash in on top prices, then, you need to get your chicks started early-—and to start t'he right kind of chicks. Poultry raisers all over this part of the country tell us that Bray chicks are the right kind—-the kind that live, and grow fast, and make both early and steady layers, if they are pullets, or good plump meaty market birds, if they are cockerels. , Isn’t that .the kind you want in your brooder house, this year? The kind that have years of consistent breeding, selection* blood-testing and general good management behind them—the kind that have proved their value on hundreds of farms, under all sorts of conditions? Make an early start with Bray chicks, this year, and get on the ri^ht track for poultry profits in 1940, See, phone or write us for particulars, right away. FRED W. BRAY, Limited Exeter, John Street N., Phone 210 Hamilton, Ont, ................... ........... .... .... .. ........ w .................. HOCKEY FRIDAY NIGHT Goderich J uveniles vs. Exeter Juveniles D'OUBLEHEADER TUESDAY NITE Exeter at Ci*editon Hensall at Lucan Died in Stephen Township Miss Hannah Reardon, a lifelong resident of Stephen Township, died on Saturday of her home, lot 4, con­ cession 12, of that township after about two and a half weeks’ illness. She was in her 82nd year. Miss Rear­ don was born on the farm where she died, a daughter of James and Mrs. Julia (Regan) Reardon. She was a member of Mount Carmel church. Surviving is one brother, Patrick Reardon, concession 12', Stephen Tp. The funeral was held Wednesday to Mount Carmel church for requiem high mass at 10 o’clock, with Rev. Fr. P. J. Fogarty, officiating. Horner - Scott The wedding of Olive Irene, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Aaron Scott to Joseph Wilfred, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Horner, of Parkhill, was solemnized in Trinity Church, Ailsa Craig at high noon on Satur­ day, January 27th by the rector of the church. Rev B. Martin. They were attended by the bride’s brother Stanley and the groom’s sister Sadie. The bride wore a floor-length sheer blue velvet dress and silver slippers. Following the wedding the dinner and reception was held at the bride’s home. After a short honeymoon, Mr. and Mrs. Horner will reside on the groom’s farm near Parkhill. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Thirlwall, of Ailsa Craig, have announced the engagement of their daughter, Dor­ othy, to Alex C. Smith, son of Mrs. Smith and the late William J. Smith, of Lieury, the marriage to take place quietly in February. ■GRANTON — The following of­ ficers were elected at the annual meeting of Devizes Creamery Board: Directors, Delmar Hartwick, Ben Woods, Omar .Burnett, Allan Mc­ Nair, Herb Marshall; secretary, Wil­ fred Edy; bookkeeper, Miss Hilda Westman. BIRTHS CRAWFORD — At Dr. Fletcher’s Hospital, on Saturday, January 27, 1940, to Mr. and Mrs. Oswald Crawford, a son (Ronald Wil­ liam). STATTON — At Dr. Fletcher’s hos­ pital, on Wednesday, January 24, 1940, to Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Statton, of Grand Bend, a daugh­ ter. PYM—In Thedford, to Mr. and Mrs, Mervyn Pym, a son. MARRIAGES GRAVES—TAMAN—In London, on March 11, 1939, Margaret Eliza­ beth, daughter of Mr. and Mrs, AV. W. Taman, of Exeter, to Robert ‘Stuart Graves, son of Mr. and Mrs. E. O. Graves, of London. DEATHS MILLS—‘In Victoria Hospital, Lon­ don, on Friday, January 26 th, David Mills, in his 67th year. CARD OF THANKS Mrs. A. Mantle wishes to express her appreciation for the kindness and sympathy shown her during Mr, Mantle’s illness and in her recent bereavement. Sincere thanks to Dr. Dunlop, Mrs. McNichoI, Rev. Mr. Page and Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Gould­ ing; to those who kindly loaned cars and for the floral offerings. CARD OF THANKS Mrs. Jas, Brooks desires tq express her sincere thanks to the many friends who remembered her with cards, letters and in various ways during her illness in Victoria Hos­ pital, London. IN MEMORIAM MOFFATT — In loving memory of Alan Moffatt, son of Mr. and Mrs. J, R. C. Moffatt, who passed away on February 1st, 1939, The memory of his dear ways, Will linger with us all our days; Sweetest flower, too sweet to stay, God took him home to show us the way. Sadly missed by Mother, Dad, Jim and Mitzi. IN MEMORIAM HERN — In loving memory of my dear mother, Mrs. Margaret Hern, wh*o passed away, two years ago January 3'0>th, 1938. Deep down in ^ly heart there’s a picture, Worth more than riches and gold; It’s the picture of my dear mother, Whose memory will never grow old. Lovingly remembered by her daugh­ ter Minnie. BURIED IN EXETER Mrs. Verda Kestle, wife of Frank E. Kestle, of Ingersoll, died Thurs­ day of last week. A .resident of Ingersoll for 19 years she was in her 53rd year. Born in (London Town­ ship, her maiden name was Verda I. Hudson. She had resided at Bryan- ston for some time and at Crampton for eight years before moving to In­ gersoll. She was a member of Trin­ ity United church. Besides her hus­ band she is survived by one- son, Lloyd, at home; a daughter, Mrs. Lloyd -Eidt, Welland; four brothers, Wilbur, Oscar and Clifford, of Lon­ don Township; Chester, London, and two sisters, Mrs. W. J. Dann, Birr, and Mrs. Carrie Powell, Bryanston. Mr. C. W. Kestle, of Exeter, is a brother-in-law. A private funeral was held from the family residence Saturday afternoon to the Exeter cemetery for interment. BRINSLEY • Congregational Sleeting The congregational meeting of the United Church was held in the base­ ment of the church on January 23 with a fairly good attendance. Re­ ports were received from the differ­ ent organizations which showed the church and congregation to be in a satisfactory condition. The different departments have all been reorgan- ed under the leadership of their new minister, Rev. Mr. Turner. Elect Sunday School Officers The annual election of officers was held for the Brinsley United church Sunday School When the fol­ lowing were elected; Supt., Martin Watson, Secretary; Gladys Neil, Treasurer, Harvey Lewis, • A number from here attended the Horner-Scott wedding at Ailsa Craig on Saturday last. There was a good attendance at the play “Looking Lovely” the Mis­ sion Circle girls had put on in West McGillivray on Wednesday niglf-t. Mrs, Earl Lewis and Helen and Donald spent Monday with Mary Lee, Mr, Maguire and Beverley spent Saturday and Sunday in Woodstock. Wedding bells are ringing. Mr. Merton Sholdice and Miss Dorothy Foley were married by Rev. Robt. Hicks, London, on Saturday, Janu­ ary 20 th, Congratulations. A School and Home Club Concert was held at S. S. S Friday evening of last 'week, C. Heywood, teacher. THAMES ROAD AND ROYS Raymond, the little son of Mr- and Mrs. R. Cann, who has .been quite ill, is improving. Mrs. Rowland Williams has been laid up for a time. We hope to see her out again soon. The W. A. have made arrange­ ments for the meeting to be held Friday afternoon at the church. The weather conditions have prevented this event event being held before. All ladies come. The Misses Eunice Oestricher of Dashwood; Norma Cook and Dorothy Dougal w.ere weekend visitors at the-home of Mr. and Mrs. A. Mor­ gan. Mr. John Cann is under the doc­ tor’s care at present. Mr, and Mrs. L. .Shier visited on Sunday with her parents. Miss E. Oestricher sang very ac­ ceptably Sunday morriing, Cars travel the roajd with the aid of Dobbin, a half mile north of the church or from Mr. Passmore’s on, It's park your car an* walk the rest plan. If not too far. Logs are drawn on sleighs to where trucljm can meet them. \ a Rev, E. Grigg, of Exetlr, minis­ tered to Roys congregation (Sunday. Thames Road Fanners’ Club The .Thames Rd. Farmers’ Club held their annual meeting Monday even­ ing. After a hearty1 game of broom ball at the rink with US members present. Mr. Jas Hodgert was in the chair. Mr. P. Passmore presented an interesting report showing an in­ crease in business of $1,000 total­ ling for the year over $10,'0'00; also an increase in the membership of ten. The election of officers re­ sulted in: President, Edgar Mon­ teith; vice-president, Jas. Hodgert; secretary-treasurer, P. Passmore, this being his sixteenth term of of­ fice; Directors, Joseph Ferguson, W. Pepper, Chas. Allison, Rowland Wil­ liams. The meetings are to be held on the first and third Mondays of each month, Congregational Meeting The annual meeting was held Tues­ day night with a fine pot-luck supper served by the managers’ wives. The 1 tables were cleared and Rev. Wm. Mair opened the meeting with hymn ‘All People That on Earth do Dwell’ with a passage of .Scripture from Hebrews and prayer. Mr. Mair was elected to the chair and Mr. Charles Jeffery as secretary. All reports were received and church affairs are in a good condition. An unanimous vote of thanks was extended to the treas­ urer Mr. Aimer Stewart. Mrs. John Hodgert sang a solo which all en­ joyed. Rev. Mr. Mair was extend­ ed an invitation to remain another year. .Seventeen members were add­ ed to .the roll during the year. One elder, Mr. Whitlock, has passed on. Three new board members were elected. Messrs. Edgar Monteith, C. Miller and Alex Duncan. The meet­ ing then adjourned and the National Anthem sung. Thames Road Carnival The second annual carnival of the Thames Road skating rink was held Friday evening of last week. There was a good attendance with a fair percentage in costume. In spite of the heavy snowfall the ice was good.- The prize winners were: Best dress­ ed couple, Norma Cook and Dorothy Dougall; gents’ fancy costume, Vic­ tor Jeffery; ladies’ fancy costume, Dorothy Johns; gent’s comic, Jack Cann; ladies’ comic, Eunice .Oestrich­ er; girl’s fancy costume, 16 and un­ der, Marion Hodgert and Eleanor Hunkin, tie; girls’ open race, Dor­ othy Johns; men’s open race, Lloyd Bell; judges. Mrs. Wm. Allison and Wm. Routly. Refreshments were sold from a booth. This is the second year for the Thames Road rink and it has proven very popular and very successful. The rink is situated north of the church shed. It is well lit with elec­ tric lights and the caretaker is ’Mr. E. Ferguson. In the church shed dressing rooms have been fitted up and water is supplied by a pressure system. iBroomball, hockey and skating are enjoyed different nights of the week. (Intended for last week) Mr. Bob Jeffery returned home Monday after spending a week with his cousins Lome and Elmer Pass- Imore. Mr, and Mrs, Higgins and Miss M. Mavers, of London, spent Tuesday with Mr. and Mrs. P. Passmore. Miss Alice Passmore returned to London with them for a visit. Cars are having a difficult time on the side concessions after the ex­ tremely cold week end. The rise in temperature on Tuesday Is an appre­ ciable change. Tuesday night a double header hockey game was played between Sexsmith (Swamp Rats) and Chis­ elhurst with Thames Road. Lunch was served by the W. A. Mrs. Wm. Smith visited her mo­ ther, Mrs, Brooks, in hospital, (Lon­ don. She is expected home in the near future. T!v2Jul ionsctfz&L tc^acco JUST LIKE HOCKEY (Continued from Page 1) fill save. Moore made it 5-1 bang­ ing in Ryckman’s pass-out from the corner. Perhaps the nicest goal of the game came in the last period when Moore took Creech’s pass at his own blue line and with a real display of ^stickhandling came in on the Dashwood goalie and drew him out of the net and flipped it behind him. The last tally was scored by Snell when Creech passed-the puck to him at the hlue line and with the de­ fence out of position skated in and flipped the puck under the crossbar. The line-up: Dashwood — Goal, Goetz; defence, Guenther, Baker; centre, A. Bossenberry; wings, B. Bossenberry, Desjardine; subs, Ness K. Wein, W. Wein, Kleinstiver, Res- temayer and Eveland. Exeter — Goal, Ford; defence, Ryckman, Cornish; centre, Moise; wings, Lutman, McDonald; subs, Moore, Dinney, Beavers, Snell and Willard.' Officials, O’Brien and Balkwill. First period—Exeter, Moise (Mc­ Donald); Creech (Beavers); penal­ ties, none. Second period — Dashwood, A. Bossenberry (B. Bossenberry); Ex­ eter, Lutman; Lutman (Creech); Moore ^Ryckman), Penalties, Cor­ nish, B. Bossenberry, Third period — Moore (Creech); Snell (Creech). Penalties, McDon­ ald. o—o—o Exeter Blanks Dashwood In a regular scheduled Cyclone League game played in Dashwood on Friday night last, the home team were shut out by the Exeter team bv a score of 5 to 0. Only by some excellent goal-tending by Goetz, the score would have been much higher. A heavy snowfall during- the last two periods made play quite difficult and at times it was very hard to follow the puck. -O’Brien and Balk­ will handled the game. 0---o---o Goderich Beats Exeter Juveniles Exeter juveniles lost to Goderich bv the score of 5-1 Tuesday night in Goderich. It was a fast game and Exeter held them down until the last period. Goderich scored once in the first period and made it 2-0 in the second. In the third Goderich netted three and Lawson got Exeter's Ione tally. After the game Reeve Benson Tuckey took the boys to the restaurant and treat­ ed them to lunch. CENTRALIA Mr. and Mrs. George Cook and family, of London, were Sunday vis­ itors will? Mr. and Mrs. B. Cook. Mr. F. Werner visited with Mr. and Mrs. Albert Gaiser in Shipka on Sunday. Miss Greta Pollard visited during the past week with Mr. and Mrs. W. Molitor in Thedford. Mr, and Mrs. M. Sleamon and June visited with friends in Strat­ ford on Sunday. Miss Hazel Watkins spent tjie week-end with friends in London. Mr. and Mrs. F. McCann and Ron­ ald, of Simcoe, visited for a couple of days last week with Mr. and Mrs. Fred Bowden. The January meeting of the Home and School Club was held in the school on Friday evening of last week. Mrs. Penwarden presided and the meeting opened by singing several songs. Several business mat­ ters were discussed and a splendid program was put on by four famil­ ies of the Club. The guest speaker was Mr. Herb Eilber, of Crediton, who gave a very interesting address. The meeting was brought to a Close by singing the National Anthem fol­ lowed by the Mizpah benediction. Lunch was served. KIRKTON Miss Leona Doupe is holidaying with friends in London. Mrs, Ken. Hogg and little son vis­ ited with Mrs. Alex Crago this past week. Miss L. Robson, of Wellburn, call­ ed on her mother Mrs. O. Robson on Friday and also spent the week-end in the vicinity. Mrs. E. Anderson, of Hamilton, called on friends in the village on /Saturday. Miss Evelyn Carnm, of Woodham, was guest' over the weekend with Mrs. Wib. Cluff. Mr. and Mrs. Lome Joliff, Mount Elgin, spent the week-end With Mr. and Mrs. R. Morrison. Mr. Gordon purgin has returned to the village after spending the past month as his home in New Bruns­ wick. Mrs. C. Paul visited with her sis­ ter Mrs. H. Balfour on Monday in London. , Entertains S. S< Class A very phTsunt evening was spent at the home Mrs. Ro.-.s Marshall’s Friday evening January 20 when she entertained the girls of 1 er Sunday School cla.-s nnd assistant teacher, Mrs. Stuart Shier. The girls and their teachers met at t’ e village and enioyed a hike through the village and country, than returned back to the Marshall farm, where they wor r served an oyster snpDer. The girls thanked Mrs. Marshall for the love­ ly evening and returned home. LEAVITT’S THEATRE Phone 135 THURSDAY, FRIDAY, SATURDAY 2 Features ’The Day the Bookies Wept’ with JOE PENNER “Trouble in Sundown” Western starring GEORGE O’BRIEN MONDAY, TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY “Honeymoon in Bali” Comedy Drama starring FRED McMURRAY MADELEINE CAROLL Coming— “Pinnoccio” “Hunchback of Notre Dame” “Drums” “Stagecoach” “Gulliver’s Travels” “Rulers of the Sea” SHIPKA Mr, Mat. Sweizter spent Monday last in Windsor on business. Next Sunday being missionary day Missionary instructions will be given in the Sunday School, Mr. and Mrs. Ernie Lochner and son, of Inwood, spent Sunday last at the home of Mr, and Mrs. C. Loch­ ner. Miss Alma Shaddick, who has been assisting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Milton Ratz returned to her home last week. A number from here attended the Hay Fire Insurance annual meeting in .Zurich on Monday last. Mrs. Wm. Sweitzer received word last week of the sudden passing of her sister-in-law Mrs. Louis Mangus, of Racine, Wisconsin. Congregational Meeting The annual congregational meet­ ing of the United Church was held on Thursday evening of last week. Rev. L. Turner was in charge and a good attendance was present. The meeting opened by singing a hymn and prayer by the pastor. Rev. Mr. Turner gave a short talk on “What the Church Meant to the Commun­ ity.” . Mr. Matt. Sweitzer, secretary, then came forward and gave a good report of last year’s meeting. All reports were given with each one having a good surplus on hand. The M. & M. Fund reported a small- in­ crease from last year. Officers for 1940 are as follows: Secretary, Mr. Matthew Sweitzer; members of the Session, Mr, Geo. Sco.tt, Mr. E. Keyes Stewards, Mr. V.' Sharpe, Mr. Wm. Lovie, Mr. A. Keyes, Mr. E. ’Lam­ port; M. & M. Fund committee, Miss P. Keyes, Mrs. M., Ratz, Mrs. V. Sharpe; pianist, Miss P. Keyes; ass’t. Mrs. M. Ratz; auditors, Mrs. M. Sweitzer, Mrs. A. G. Webb; ushers, Mr, Major Baker, Mr. John Lamport. Meeting closed with prayer by Rev. L. Turner after which lunch was served by the ladies. Mr. and Mrs. A. Brophey and fam­ ily, of Greenway, were Sunday visit­ ors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. L. Finkbeiner. KHIVA A number from here’attended the Fire Insurance meeting in Zurich on Monday. Mr. Gordon Miller, of Exeter spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs.- James Ziler. Messrs. Clement and Joe McCann and aunt Miss Tena McCann motor­ ed to Detroit last week. 'Miss Tena and joe intend to remain for a few weeks with relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Mason spent Sunday with relatives at Grand Bend Mrs. Henry Eagleson has been con­ fined to her bed through -illness. Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Clark spent Tuesday in London. MOUN1 CARMEL The community wish to extend their sincerest sympathy to Mr. Pat­ rick Reardon on the death of his sister, Miss Hannah Reardon, who died Saturday, January 27th, Don’t forget the dance sponsored by the C. Y. O. on Friday night. Mr. and Mrs. Urban Ayotte, De­ troit, spent the week-end with the latter’s parents Mr. and Mrs. F. Campbell. Mr. Norbert Gooding, of Parkhill, is spending a few weeks with his cousin, Mr. Joe Carey. Mr. and Mrs. Nap'. Geromette and family, of Deufield, spent Sunday With Mr. aftd Mrs, Frank Coughlin. ‘ Mrs. Joe Carey spent the week­ end with her parents Mr. and Mrs. James Glavin. Mrs. Andy Keogh spent Sunday in London. Mr. C. Regan and Benny spent Sunday with Mr. .and Mrs. Joe Diet- rich. A ntimber from here attended the I Hay Township Fire insurance meet- 1 ing hold In Zurich on Monday, I Mr, Joe Mahoney returned homo | from London after spending a, few Weeks. s WOODHAM The annual Congregational meet­ ing of the Woodham United church : was held on Thursday of last week. January 25th in the basement of the church. Owing to the inclemency of the weather the attendance was a little below last year’s. First a dainty and, appetizing supper was served’ by a committee in charge after which the meeting proceeded with. Rev, A, Laing in charge and opened the meeting by a hymn. Scripture read­ ing and prayer. Mr. Cecil Camm acted as secretary for the evening and read the minutes of last year’s meeting. The treasurer Jas. Squire, reported all bills paid and with a splendid balance op hand. Mrs. Jas. Squire reported for the M. M. fund with an increase of $15 over last year. Mr. Rodd "reported for the Sunday School, all bills paid and a balance of $139.23. Between the re­ port and the election of officers, musical numbers and readings were given which made the meeting more pleasant. Mrs. Milton Hooper re­ ported for the W. M. S. with a de­ ficit; Mrs. Wilbur Wynn told of the splendid work done by the Women’s Association with a balance; Lois Rundle reported for the Young Peoples’ Society having paid for the choir gowns and gave $10' to the M. & M. and $10 to G. Fund of the church. The organized Sunday School class gave splendid reports, with a balance. The Mission Circle gave a good report and Mission Band report given by Jean Stephens hav­ ing sent $62 away to Missions and several valuable bales. The Baby Band report was given by Mrs. Wm. Rodd. The retiring elder Mr. Fred Doupe was re-elected for a term of six years and a new one elected Mr. Whitfield Switzer for a term of five years. The four retiring .stewards were re-elected with Mr. Jas. Miller added in place of the one that re­ signed last year. Mr. Wilbur Wynn and Mr. Wm, Mills were re-elected auditors for the coming year. The Friendly Young Men’s class were elected, plate stewards and ushers. All stood for a short time with bow­ ed heads in honor of the four mem­ bers departed this past year. A hearty vote of thanks was given the treasurer, choir leader and organ­ ist for the year’s work. In all a splendid evening was spent by all. About seventy Young People at­ tended the skating party held at Granton on Friday evening of last week and report a splendid time. ELIMVILLE Miss Dorothy Johns returned home on Friday after spending a pleasant fortnight’s visit with her sister Mrs. Fred Long at Atwood. The W. A. ladies and their hus­ bands had a pot-luck supper in the basement of the church last Thurs­ day® evening. The program was in. charge of Rev. Wm. Mair. It being Bobbie Burns’ birthday the program was of a Scotch nature. Mr. Wm. Johns spent the week­ end in Toronto. • Rev. Wm. Mair sang a solo “God Will Take Care of You” at the ev­ ening service on Sunday’ last. Neighbors gathered at his bush and held a wood bee for Mr. Bruce. ■Cooper last Thursday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. A. C: Whitlock and Miss Joy Whitlock, of St. Thomas,, were visitors with Mrs. P. Whitlock and Mrs. R. Dennison on Tuesday of last week. notice Pursuant to the regulations made under the authority of “The Weed Control Act of 19.37,” notice is hereby given that the Council of the Township of Stephen has appointed Matthew C. Sweitzer, R.R. No. 2, Dashwood, to be the Weed Inspector for the said Township for the year 4 1940. Dated at Crediton, the 25th day of January 1940. Herbert K. Eilber, Tp. Clerk Crediton ANNUAL MEETING The Annual Meeting of the Us- borne and Hibbert Mutual Fire In­ surance Co will be held in the Public Hall, Farquhar, on Monday, Febru­ ary 5th, 194'0 at 2.00 p.m. for the purpose of regeiving the reports of the Directors and Auditors for the past year, and fpr the. election of two Directors for a three year term, and for any other business that may­ be in the interest of the Company. ’I'he Directors whose term of of­ fice expires, but who are eligible for re-election are Thos. G. Dalian- tyne and Wm. A. Hamilton. B. W. F. Beavers, Sec’y.-Treas- NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE ESTATE OF ALEXANDER; FERDON, late of Exeter, Ontario*. Gentleman, deceased, ALL PERSONS having .claims, •against the late Alexander Purdon who died on or about December 11th- 1939, are required to send particu­ lars of their claims duly verified to* the undersigned Executor on or be­ fore February 7 th, 1940, after which date the assets will be. distri­ buted. DATED January 17th, 1940. SAMUEL M. SANDERS, Executor,. Exeter, Ontario. J. W. MORLEY, Solicitor lot Execu­ tor, Exeter, Ontario,