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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1953-10-01, Page 11THE TIMES-ADVOCATE, EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, OCTOBER 1, 1953 Comments About Clandeboye By MRS, O. J. PATON Harvest Thanksgiving Services On Sunday, September 27, tlxe annual Harvest Thanksgiving services were held at St, James’ Church. At the morning service, the rector, the Rev. J, F. Wag­ land, took as his text, “Bless Ye the Leird”, from the chant the Benedicite. Tlxe choir sang tlxe chant durixxg the service, Tommy Tomes received a diploma for passing three examinations set by the Church of England, Depart­ ment of Religious Education in Canada. Mr. Peter Hillen, 'a student of Huron College, read one lesson ■and sang a solo, “Thanks Be To God”. At the evening service the Rev. S. W. Semple, chaplain at the Aylmer R^C.A.F. Station, assisted the rector, taking as his text The ninth Commandment, “Thou slxalt not bear false witness”. The clxoir sang an anthem, “Prayex* of Thanksgiving”, The church was decorated with flowers, fruits axid vegetables, the flowers in the altar vases be­ ing given by Mrs. H. Murless. Several visitors signed the new Visitors’ Book. W.A. Meeting The ladies of St. James’ Church met on Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Ed' Flynn. Mrs. Flynn presided fox* the W.A. meeting and Mrs. Jim Cunning­ ham, Mrs. Flynn and Mrs. Ernie Lewis led in the devotions. A letter was read from Miss Paul in which she thanked the members fox* theix* donations, from which $128 was added to the building fund for the new church at Keg Rivers. Donations for the new Corona­ tion Church fund for Diocese of Huron are to be handed in to Mrs. Tome by the middle of Sep­ tember. Mrs. Jim Cunningham presided for the Guild meeting. Plans were made for the turkey supper to be held in the Lucan Memorial Cen­ tre Octobei- 7. Committees were appointed to make further plans. Refreshments were served by the hostess, assisted by Mrs. Mal­ colm Hodgins, -Mrs. Cecil Carter and Mrs. Ernie Lewis. The United Church will have morning service on Sunday, Octo­ ber 4, at 9:55 a.xxi. with the Rev. E. M. Cook, pastor. Each membex* is requested to bring their card and take part in the World Wide Communion Service. Trousseau Tea On Wednesday, September 23 Mrs. Lloyd Lynn entertained at a trousseau tea in hoixox* of hex* daughter Clarice prioi* to her marriage September 26 to Harry Hern, of Granton. Mrs. Lynn, Clarice and Mrs. Hern received the guests at the GRANDMA CALLED UP AND SAID SHE WON'T BE HOME |N TIME FOR SUPPER.,. Lucan And District News HEY, WHAT'S GOING O.G.I.T. Tag Day The members of the Lucan C.G.I.T, and Explorer groups held their annual Tag Day on Saturday, September 26. Tlxe money collected, $52, goes to­ ward the Camp Fund of London District Girls' Work Board. Lucan Explorers Elect Officers The first regular Expedition of the Lucan Explorers was held on Friday afternoon in the Masonic Hall, with the election of officers as follows: chief explorer, Bar­ bara Coxe; recorder, Carolyn Odd; keeper of the treasure, Marie Whitehead; pianist, Sheila Iredale. Explorers Barbara Coxe and Carolyn Odd led in worship. During the business meeting it was decided to change the meet­ ing day from Monday to Friday in order that the grade 1 room would not be disturbed by our Expeditions, and that we should have a shower • of towels, wash­ clothes, soap, etc. at our next Expedition, October 9. These articles are to be sent to Korea. There will be a basket drive on October 4, weather permitt­ ing; October 10 if it rains. Expedition closed with the plorer Prayer and Taps. The Ex­ and Mrs. Mitchell I-Iaskett Sunday in London, the •of Mr. and Mrs. McCon- Mr. spent guests achi. Dr. Florida, who have been visiting Lucan, left Monday for Cleve­ land where the doctor will at­ tend the Dental Convention. and Mrs. Jack Dewey of State Farm MUTUAL AUTOMOBILE' INSURANCE Offers Lower Rates For Careful Drivers - For Information See - Cecil Robb AT ELGINFIELD Phone Lucan 25-1-22 •' We Have in Stock Dry White Pine 1x5 and 1x6 Matched Also ,1 x 4 - 5 - 6 - 8 - 10 and 12 inches Dressed 4 Sides A. J. Clatworthy PHONE 12 - GRANTON door. Misses Dorothy and June Lynn helped at the register. Mrs. Ephriam Hern, Mrs. Mer- vin Williams and Mrs. J. W. Ritchie poured tea during the afternoon and Mrs. Norman Brock and Mrs. William Ritchie during the evening. The lace- covered tea-table was centered with gladioli and white and pink tapers. Assisting in the dining room in the afternoon were Isobelle Cunningham and Betty Bice; in the evening Kathleen May- and Muriel Wells. Girls displaying the te shower gifts, trousseau and wedding gifts were Misses Fran­ ces Hern, Pauline Lynn, Marion Brock, Mabel Selves, Norene Lynn, -Joan Aitchie, Mrs. Claud­ ette Sweitzer, Mrs. Lenore Young and Mrs. Olive Voison. Personal Items Mr. and Mrs. John Manson (nee Verna Cunningham), of St. Thomas, spent the weekend with Mrs. Alvin Cunningham. Sgt. and Mrs. William Magee and children have moved front the apartment of Mr. Rupert Wil­ liams. Sgt. Magee has been posted and will leave soon for Germany. Mrs. Magee and children will spend some time in Toronto, but later will go to Germany. Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Cunning­ ham and daughter visited on Sun­ day with the formers parents, Mr. and Mrs. Omar Cunningham. Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Maines of Dorchester called on Mrs. Tomes after attending the eve­ ning service at St. James’ Church on Sunday evening. Mr. Austin Bice has returned home from a four-week vacation. He enjoyed a trip by motor through the_ United British Columbia where he visit­ ed his .daughter. He came home by train, stopping to visit with his cousin, Mr. Love, in Winnipeg for a few days. Mrs. M. J. McKennan, of Wind­ sor, spe'nt the weekend with his brother, Mr. Gilbert Carter, ’and Mr. and Mrs. Andy Carter. Mrs. L. A. Kilrnex’ will be hostess on October 14 fox* an eve­ ning meeting .of the W.I. Mem­ bers are requested to bring bulbs, roots, seeds for fall planting ox* garden produce. On other items for sale, the money from the auction will be added to the treasury. An interesting program has been arranged. States to Page 11 In India, scientists have worked out a way to cook food by sun­ power. A polished aluminum bowl suspended above a cooking pot directs the Sun’s rays to a mirror which reflects the heat to the bot tom of the pot. It sounds a bit complicated to us —1 but the fact is that the solar cooker turns out a meal as fast as a 300-watt •electric stove. It’s just one more indication that food and aluminum go to­ gether—in containers, utensils, foil and in the equipment used by the dairying and food processing industries, Aluminum Company of Canada, Ltd. (Alcan) Home And School Members Meet Teachers, Hear Plans The Lucan Home and School executive were most pleased with the large and enthusiastic turn­ out to tlxe September meeting in the Community Centre Tuesday night. On entering each attend­ ant was requested to registex* and pin on an identification card. At the end of tlxe meeting it was fbund the attendance included 46 paid-up members and 14 visitors. When tlxe meeting began the chairman of the board, Mr. Whyte, and Mrs. Whyte, the old president, Mrs. Watson, the new president, Mrs Stewart Park, and Mrs Park; the principal, Mr. Elliott, the othei’ teachers, Mr. Johnston, Mr. Luker, Miss Trieb- ner and Mrs. Coblelgh and the Rev. J. F. Wagland lined up at the front while all in the auditor­ ium marched by and shook hands, igiving a special welcome to the two new teachers. The executive then went ■'on the platform for the program. The retiring president, Mrs. Wat­ son, gave the highlight on the ■aims of a Home and School, thanked the members for their support during hex* term of office and then introduced- the new president, Mr. Park, who gave a concise account of the proposed activities fox* the coming year. He was followed by the princi­ pal, Mr. Elliott, who enlarged on the advantages of a well-organ­ ized co - operative H o m e and School. When Mr. Wagland was called on .he told some of the activities in a Montreal and explained on the' Safety Mr. Whyte, Board, outlined the progress be­ ing made on the new school and exhibited one of the new desks. He also said the Lions Club was securing outfits for a Safety Pat­ rol in Lucan. Mr. Wagland sang a solo in which all joined in the chorus. Mrs. Murray Hodgins gave two short readings and led in a rousing sing song accompanied by Mrs. Clarence Hardy, the executive prepared Mrs. Hardy conducted an esting contest based on a er’s activities for a year. Mrs. Watson displayed a cup which will be used to increase attendance. The class with highest percentage of parents to a meeting will keep the for a month. At the end of year the class cup most often name engraved Two euchres the near future. October 2 and November 6, to help procure equipment for lhe new school. All went «<home well satisfied Lucan will have a real live Home and School for .the coming year. Honie and School the duties of boys Patrol. chairman of the While lunch, inter- teach- the out cup the thehaving had will have their on it. will be held in Evening After Evening- United Church held their Sep- ternbei* meeting in the church parlors’ last Tliursdaj' evening with the president, Mrs. ' Alex Young, presiding and Mrs. J. W. Lockyer’s group in change of the program. Roll call was answered by an item from 'the Missionary Monthly and proved so interest­ ing it was decided to repeat it at the October meeting which will be held at the home of the presi­ dent. Mrs. Lockyer gave a most interesting aedbunt of the “School For Leaders” which she and Miss Reta Chown attended recently at Alma College, St. Thomas. At the Octobei' meeting, donations for the overseas bale will be brought in. The new Study Book will be “Where’er The Sun,” by Dr. Moffett. Awxiliary a summer vacation the Auxiliary of the Lucan Wins $50,000 Trot “Katie Key” became a under the handling of Clint gins of Clandeboye last when she was the winner of 000 Roosevelt Raceway mile and a half trot. Hodgins who will igo on to feats. star Hod- week $50,- All credit is given believes Katie Key surpass Proximity’s Honored By Friends Prioi* to her marriage last Wednesday Miss Alice Stanley was entertained at a number of showers other than the one in Lucan. Her business associates held a miscellaneous shower at the home of Mrs. James Allen, R.R. 2, London; Miss Lillian Mc­ Kenzie, Miss. Marion Miller and Miss Mary Edighoffer held a dinnei* party. Anothex* miscellan- eous shower was given by Mrs. Ken McNair, Miss Madge Hardy and. Miss Margaret Baker at Miss Baker’s home, Craig street. Mrs. Mildred Shier Word has been received in can of the death of "Mrs. Mildred Shier of Barrie who died in the Women’s College Hospital, To­ ronto, on September 11 after a short illness. She is survived by two married daughters, Madge and Jean, also four sisters, Mrs. T. Lloyd (Kathleen), Mrs. George Otton (Const ance), Mrs. C. Moore (Dorothy) and Mrs. J. Sterling (Aileen). Mrs. Shier was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Hodgins. Her father was for four years a Member of Parlia­ ment. She was born on the Coursey road, two miles south of Lucan, and attended the Lucan Public School and the London Normal and taught in Barrie. After her marriage to Mr. Ed­ ward Shier she made her home in Barrie. Mr. Shier passed away 26 years ago. Since his death Mrs. Shier has lived in Barrie and taught school there until two years ago when she retired from the staff. She was a member of the Presbyterian Church and taught a Bible class, as well as being active in all the women’s activi­ ties of the church. Lu- Lucan President Elected At Rally Rev. J. F. Wagland, Mrs. Iren© Coursey, Mrs. Roy Stanley, Misses Delrene and Marion Cour­ sey, Joan Hodgins, Marion Ash­ worth, Kay Avery and Mr. Frank Hovey, Mr., Douglas Stone -and Mr. Harold Brooks of Lucan at­ tended the fall A.Y.P.A. rally in St. Paul’s Cathedral on Monday evening. The guest speaker was Mr. Waigland who spoke on the theme “My Life For My Lord.” He 'appealed for more Christian influence in the A.Y.P.A. organ­ ization. The following officers were in­ stalled by the Rev. L. V. Pocock: Miss Marion Coursey, of Lucan, president; Vernon Johnson, first vice-president; Miss Jean Wright, second vice-president; Mrs. Irene Thayter, secretary; Ted Atwell, treasurer. During the fellowship hour, Miss Marion Coursey, of Lucan, described her trip to Win­ nipeg last June as the council delegate to the annual Dominion A.Y.P.A. Conference. J. Personal Items Mrs. William Walker of troit spent last weekend with and Mrs. Wes. Revington. Mr. and Mrs. Bob Coleman Mrs. Richard Dickins spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Garrett and family. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Hodgins have returned from a week's holiday in Batavia and Buffalo. Mrs. F. Booth is visiting in Woodstock, Hamilton and Otta­ wa. Mrs. B. Stanley is now visiting with her daughter, Mrs. Archie Tom in Toronto, after spending a week in Bayfield. Mrs. T. C. McFarlane has re­ turned from a three-week visit in Pt. Perry, Toronto and Montreal. Mrs. Harry McGee of London spent a few days last week with Mrs. Emma Downing. Mrs. Annie Fairless has re­ turned home after a week’s visit with her daughter, Mrs. Douglas King and family, of Harriston. Mr. Allan King spent last Sun­ day with his sister, Mrs. James W. Smith, and family. Mr. and Mrs. L. Lobsinger and family of Sarnia spent the week­ end with Mr. and Mrs. Revington. Miss Reta Chown is in St. Thomas, the guest Sam Joseph and family. Mr. and Mrs. Elmore Haas, of Buffalo, spent Friday with and Mrs. A. M. Hedden. Congratulations to Mrs. A. E. Reilly on granddaughter Karen sister for Joan) twho in Welland Hospital 10 to Mr. and Mrs. Erie D. Haist of Bridgeville. Mr. Alf Dickins of London spent Friday with Mr. and Mrs. Bob Coleman. Mr. Howard Kew spent last weekend in Cannington, the guest of his sister, Mrs. Sydney Meek. Mr. and Mrs. Dave Egan have returned from a 10-day visit to New York where they had a most enjoyable vacation with Mr. and Mrs. Donald O’Leary and other relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Cyril Pigram and family of Avon spent last Sun­ day with Mr. and Mrs.. C. Magof­ fin. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hodgins have returned home after spend­ ing a week at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Carroll where they looked after the children while Mr. and Mrs. Carroll were away on a vacation through United States. Mr. Fenn has purchased house on Main street, north, . vacated by Mr. Douglas Lucas and family. Miss Nellie Foreman, R.N., of Toronto, spent las( week with Granton friends. Miss Shirley Hodigins of Lon­ don was soloist giving services Anglican Church Guests from a ing the Moore-Stanley wedding and Mrs. C. W. Stan- Gordon McMehin Roberta, Mr. Wilbert visiting of Mrs. Mr. Mr. their Ann was September •and new ( a. born the the va- at the Thanks- in St. Thomas in Granton, distance attend- child-Mrs. Howard Kew and ren, who were the guests of Mrs. Jim Densmore at Wasaga Beach, have returned home. were: Mr. ley, Mr. daughter Henders, Norman Scott Allan Harley, and Mrs. E. from Walkerton; Albert Baker • and Mrs. (grandmother), from Brantford; Mr. and Mrs. C. Coghlin and Mr. and Mrs. A. Zurbrigig, Listowel. Mr. and Mrs. H. Ritchie of London were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs. Calvin Haskett. Mrs. Sam Jackson (nee Mabel Hodgson), of Toronto, held a tea Tuesday evening in honor of her son’s fiance. Among those present were Mrs. B. Stanley and her daughter, Mrs. Archie Tom. ’Mr. Murray Hodgins has been sick with an attack of flu. Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Reilly at­ tended the funeral of the lat­ ter’s mother in Brantford last Tuesday. and Leda Mr. Mrs. ., Miss Eric Read, and Mr. and from Toronto; Mr. Truax and family Mr. and Mrs. Baker FRANK, ALWAYS REMEMBER THAT WORD PREVENT- PREVENTION IS YOUR KEY TO HANDLIN6 CANNIBALISM IN ANY FLOCK Mr.. Byrlirx Graham left Tues­ day to attend college in North Carolina. Mr. Clarence Young has pur­ chased the house recently vacat­ ed by Mr. F. W. Morgenroth and family. On Cricket Teaan At a cricket game in Stratford the C.N.R. Cricket Club won the Southwestern Ontario Cricket Championship. Mr. Harold Cart­ wright of Lucan is a helpful member of the C.N.R. team. Father Of Groom Assists At Rites Gertrude Alice Stanley and George Albert Baker Moore ex­ changed wedding vows on Wed­ nesday, September 23 in Holy Trinity Church, Lucan, before a setting of pink and white glad­ ioli, candelabra and ferns. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. U. F. Stanley, Lucan, and the groom is the son of the Rev. G. W, Moore London. The Rev. J. ated assisted by the father, the Rev. Dr. Moore, Mrs. C. W. Hawkshaw provided wedding music and Mrs. E. Truax was soloist. Given in marriage by and Mrs. Moore, F. Wagland offici- groom’s the H. her father, the bride was charming in a floor-length igown of Chan­ tilly lace and nylon tulle over Duchess satin fashioned with a softly moulded lace bodice ovex* which was worn a cut-'away jac­ ket with Elizabethan collar, long tapering sleeves and deep cuffs of lace. The bouffant skirt was of tiers of Chantilly lace. Miss Marie Stanley, sistei’ of the bx’ide, was maid of honor and Miss Eleanoi’ Truax was junior bridesmaid. They wore indentical floor-length gowns of aqua nylon net over taffeta with matching headdresses and carried cascade bouquets of pink mums. William Moore, London, bro­ ther of the groom, was grooms­ man and Claire Stanley, Lucan, and ford, A reception followed at Hook’s Restaurant, London, where the bride’s mother, gowned in lilac lace over taffeta with matching accessories and corsage of yellow roses, received guests. She was assisted by the groom's mother who chose a rosewood lace over taffeta dress with matching ac­ cessories and corsage of tawny gold roses. Foi’ a wedding trip to the Laurentians, the bride do'nned a three-piece suit of blue and beige imported tweed with brown ac­ cessories and corsage of Talis­ man roses. The couple will reside in Toronto. The groom is a graduate of the University of Western On­ tario and is now attending Em­ manuel College, Toronto. Ronald Masterson, Brant- ushered. of the in the after- W.M.S. Meet The September meeting Lucan United W.M.S. met church parlors Thursday noon with the president, Mrs. T. S. Hill, presiding. Mrs. Banting’s group had charge of the program and refreshments. Mrs. H. B. Langford supplied for Mrs. Ban­ ting, who is still in the West. Mrs. J. McLean gave a splen­ did report on the recent Confer­ ence at Alma College. Mrs. Clar­ ence Lewis had charge of the Study Book. Mrs. S. Chown and Miss Doris Weir sang a duet. All enjoyed the social half hour after the vacation. Attend Thanksgiving- Service Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Hardy, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Elson, Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Hodigins, Mr. nad Mrs. Aljoe Culbert, Mrs. C. W. Hawksaw and Mrs. Kay Egan accompanied IS members of Holy Trinity’s junior choix* to the Thanksgiving service at the Ang­ lican Church at Brinsley last Sunday morning. The children not only joined- in the service but sang the Voluntary, “A Prayer of Thanksgiving,” accompanied by Mrs. Hawkshaw. This was the choir’s first appearance away from home and those in charge were very pleased with their per­ formance. The guest speaker, the Rev. A. H. Harrison, Ilderton, coxiigratulated the young people on' their performance. 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