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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1954-05-20, Page 11THE TIMES-ADVOCATE, EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, MAY 20, 1954 Page 11 Comments About Clandeboye By MRS. O. J. PATON WELL, WELL1.! IF IT IS NT * MAN'S BEST FRIEND"! x—'-%*'*’*----------~" . AS SUCH, I KNOW YOU WILL WANT TO GET DOWN AND A '-i GIVE ME THE COMFORTABLE J CHAIR. ’ r-■ -----' At St. James’'’Church on Sun day, May 16, the rector, the Rev. J. F. WASland, administered the sacrament of Holy Baptism for Catherine Anne, (laughter of Mr, and Mrs. Jiin Cunningham. The god-father was Mr. Clare Hodgins and god-mothers, Mrs. Jack Man- spn and -Mrs. Jim Cunningham. The first conference on church music for the deanery of West Middlesex was held Church, Strathroy, May 15. The rector, the Wells, of St. John’s _____, .... corned the clergy, organists and choir members. The Rev. Derwyn Jones of St. Paul’s Cathedral, London, introduced Mr. Andsdall, organist at Huron College, who presided over the morning ses sion. In the afternoon, the Rural Dean, the Rev. L. H. Crawford, of Parkhill, offered au invitation to attend a conference in Park hill in the fall. Mr. Ivor S. Brake, London, conducted the afternoon session. During the church service, Mr. Jones spoke of the privilege choir members have to use their talents in songs of churches. Miss Lillian took the high in the anthem from My Sins” by Thomas At wood. After the service, the members returned to the Sunday School room where a vote of thanks was given to Mr. Wells and commit tee for their hospitality. Miss Dorothea Ann Lewis and Mrs. J. H. Paton attended the conference on church music in Strathroy on Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Paton and Clare, William Allwright and Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred Logan and Myrna spent Sunday evening with Mrs. Allen Riehl, Veneta and Bobby in Stratford. Miss Marlon Morton, teacher at Clandeboye School No. 4 and 12, returned to her duties after a two-week illness, during which time a former teacher, Mrs. George Simpson, was in charge. Mrs. Fred Bezzo and children of Camp Borden are with her father, Mr. Charlie Elson, and family. Mrs. Elson is in Wellesley Hospital, Toronto. Mr. Kurt Gebel, who lost his home by fire in December, with Mr, Mervin Carter, has the frame up for the house. Mr. and Mrs. Mervin Carter were dinner guests on Saturday evening of their daughter, Mary, in London, the occasion being the former’s birthday. Mr. and Mrs. Roberts and Mrs. T. Tomes of Hamilton visited on Saturday with Mrs. E. Tomes and family. Stanley Tomes, a student of Western University, left to spend a short time with his rela tives. in Hamilton. Mr. L. A. (Sandy) McNaugh ton has started the foundation for his new house in McGillivray township. Mr. Charles Edginton spent the weekend with his daughter, Mil lie, in London. Mr. Wilmer Scott met with an accident while working on the land with his tractor. He suf fered a broken ankle when the tractor overturned. Mr. Elmer Sheardown of Gode rich called to visit with his sis ter, Mrs. Elizabeth Bice, week. Other visitors were Ernold Bice and Mr. Perry of London on Wednesday. Clandeboye W.I. Mrs. Alex Macintosh gave an interesting report of the Guelph conference for branch presidents at the Clandeboye Women’s In stitute meeting held at the home Mrs. Rae Hodgins last Thursday evening. Twenty-three m embers swered roll call by asking a die. Mrs. Karl O’Neil gave at St. John's on Saturday, Rev. E. S. Church, wel- praise, in their Dodd o£ Strathroy soprano solo part “Turn Thy Face last Dr. Bice an- rid- the If You’re TIRED ALL THE TIME Everybody gets a bit run-down now and then, tired-out, heavy-headed, and maybe bothered by backaches. Perhaps nothing seriously wrong, just a temporary toxic condition caused by excess acids and wastes. 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Open New $90,000 Public School At Lucan Canad- of the in the Thurs- Institute Hears Trip To West “The Agriculture and ian Industries" meeting Lucan W.I. was held Lucan Memorial Centre daj afternoon, May 13, with the new president, Mrs. Frank Hardy, presiding and the new secretary, Mrs. William Brown lee, assisting. Twenty-four mem bers answered the roll call by the presentation of plants, which were later sold for $1.50. Mrs. Erwin Scott, a former president, installed the new members. Scripture lesson was read by Mrs. Ira Carling. The sum of $10 was voted to the Salvation Army. Mrs. Erwin Scott and Mrs. Murray Hodgins were chosen to attend the District Annual to be held in June at Parkhill. Mrs. C. H. George re ported on the money collected for the Shakespeareap plays. The guest speaker was Mrs. K. Riddell, of London, who gave a most talk on Canadian Paul moved a vote of thanks to Mrs. Riddell and to the lunch committee which included Mrs. Ira Carling, Mrs. C. W. Parkin son, Mrs. Wes Atkinson, Mrs. Frank Hovey and Mrs. Cecil Robb. Tickets were distributed to be sold for the Dance Revue sponsored by the W.I. and staged by Marilyn Brownlee, Friday, May 21, at the Community Centre. Friday, May 15, 1954, will long remain a memorable night for the citizens of Lucan and community for It was then the green and white ribbon was snip ped by the guest speaker, W. C. Vander Burg, assistant superin tendent of Elementary Education, for the official’ opening of Lu can's new $90,000 public school. Mr. Vander Burg congratulat ed the Board on the splendid building and hoped it would long remain to mould the children of Lucan and community into good citizens. He commented on strides made in education educational facilities during past century. The key of presented by Harold Whyte, Board, and also of the meeting, who in turn presented it to the principal, B. H. Elliott. The teachers’ room, which is separated from the grade one classroom by a large modern fold door, makes an ideal platform and stage for the small auditor the school C. H. Howard Ferguson, District Representative 7-1230 London PHONE COLLECT Hensail 680-r-2 the and the was Gillin to chairman of the ium with a seating capacity for over 100. It was here the pro gram was held Friday evening, but the large crowd overflowed into halls and other classrooms, where loudspeakers had been in stalled to enable all hear the program. Four beautiful flowers donated by Lions Club, Haskett and Son, Standard Tube Co. and Gillen Architects stood on the platform, piano and the W. Burgis electric' organ. Before, and during the program, Howard Kew provided organ music and photographers took pictures which appeared on T.V. Saturday night. A children’s choir of 30 stu dents, directed by Mrs. Clarence Hardy and accompanied by Mrs. C. Hawkshaw, sang “Bless This House." Greetings were extended by Reeve M, F. Bradley, Tom Pat rick and Warden* Fred Dobbs. The three local clergy each had a part on the program. Rev. E. M. Cook of the United Church led in invocation; Rev. J. F. to at least baskets of the Lucan Wagland of the Anglican Church received the Bible presented by P-. P. McCallum, vice-president of Public School Trustees As sociation, and Rev. J. Graham of the Pentecostal Church pro nounced the benediction. R. T. Elson, a member of the board, received a flag presented by P. D. Vahey, B.E.S.L. presi dent. I). G. Smith. I. P.S., intro duced the guest speaker. In years to come the names of outstanding pfipils will appear on four shields, donated by Mel CulbPrt, for general proficiency; Harold Corbett, for public speak ing; C. P. Corbett, -for mathe matics, and C. W. Parkinson for citizenship. After the program, a tour of the school was made and many oi the adult members present had difficulty refraining from breaking the tenth command ment as they compared the won derful facilities of Lucan's new, modern school with the bench, box-stove, wood blackboard and pail and dipper days when they received their education. Credit Unions Discuss Plans Representatives from ford, Clinton, Exeter and Credit Unions met in the Hall Monday evening, May 10, for the meeting of the Stratford and district branches. Mr, B. H. Elliott, principal of the Lucan public school, presided. During ■two group discussions, with Mr.. R. Skidmore as leader, each per son present was given the op portunity of voicing his opinion on the duties of a secretary and Qf the Credit Comxn'ittee. All present felt they had received more benefit from the discus sions than from a speaker or pictures, so they decided to have more group discussions at the next meeting which will be held in Exeter. The meeting closed with refreshments served by Mrs. A. E. Reilly and Mrs. Frank Hovey. Strat- Lucan Parish interesting illustrated her trip through the West, Mrs. George Personal Items Mr.Gordon Whitehead — Lu- con's police—'Who knee operation in Hospital, is able where he will be for the next couple of weeks. To Gary Elson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Elson, goes the honor(?) of being Lucan's first 19 54 baseball casualty. Last Tuesday evening, while playing ball on the ball grounds, he had the mistfortune to break his right leg. Mr. Douglas Patterson, Glen coe, former Lucan public school principal, attended the official opening of the new school last Wednesday. Mrs. Tom Hepburn, London, is staying with her mother, Mrs. Wes Revington, who continues to improve after her recent opera tion. On Sunday, May 9, at the United Church, the following children were baptized: Roger James Mason, son ot‘ Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Mason; Muriel Abbott, daughter of Mr. Mrs. Arthur Abbott; Bruce Currie, son of Mr. and Howard W. Currie, and Joyce Emerick, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Emerick. Guests with Mr. and Mrs. N. Wasnidge last weekend included her sister, Mrs. Harry Pritchard, her brother, John McMullen, and his daughter-in-law, Mrs. Bill McMillen and Eddie, all of Nor wich. underwent a St. Joseph’s to be home recuperating Irene and Chas. Mrs. Betty motto, “The best things in life are free”. An enjoyable program, pre pared by Mrs. Norman Hardy and Mrs. Arnold Blake, included piano solos by Nancy Scott and Donna B 1 q. k e , humorous readings by Lena Hardy, and an article on curtains by Lucille Blake. During the business meeting, conducted by Mrs. Ernst Lewis, a donation of five dollars was voted to the “Korean Widows' Self-Help" program. An auction sale of plants and bulbs, conducted by Mrs. Omar Cunningham, netted over $5 for the institute. Mrs. J. H. Paton won a con test conducted by the hostess. Wonted Any Species of Wood, Especially Basswood, Hard Maple, Rock Elm and Oak Also Pieces of Bush Timber s :: Contract Barley See Our Contracts Before You Decide Where You Sign Up — Limited Number of Acres il s Feed and Seed Grain All Kinds Excellent Quality a Scott'is Elevator Erwin Scott PHONE: Office 63, Res. HO s 5’ 5 S s sE E ............................... ............I LUCAN, ONT. i I 3 3 Tip Top Tailors Inventory Clearance SALE THURSDAY, MAY 20, TO SATURDAY, MAY 29 J. B. Ready Offers You A CLUB CLOTH TWO-PIECE SUIT Regular $49.50 Sale Price $39.95 Mrs. Eli Hodgins Former Teacher Mrs. Eli Hodgins passed away on Thursday May 13, in her home on the Coursey Road iu her seventy-first year. The funeral was held from the Murdy Funeral Home, Lucan, to Holy Trinity Church on Saturday, May 15, where Rev. J. F. Wagland officiated. Interment was in St. James Cemetery, Clandeboye. Pall-bearers were Wes Reving ton, Roy Stanley, Ward Hodgins, Dave Park, Harvey Hodgins and Harold Coursey. She is survived by three sons, Eric, at home, Wilson, on the Coursey Road, and Alfred, of Toronto. Her husband, the late Eli Hodgins, passed away five years ago. Mrs. Hodgins, the former Ethel Wilson, was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Joe Wilson, of Clandeboye. She attended the the Lucan high school and Lon don Normal and taught school for a number of years in Bid dulph and McGillivray townships. Personal Items Congratulations to Mr, and Mrs. Dwight Ball on the birth of a son, Gordon Anthony, at St. Joseph’s Hospital, May 11. One of the six students from H B. Beal Technical School to win major awards was Miss Gil lian Saward, of won one of the Memorial prizes. Dr. and Mrs. of London, spent Mr. and Mrs. Wes Atkinson. Deep appreciation goes to Mr. and Mrs. M. O. Smith who took over after the illness of Mr. J. Little and worked night and day to prepare the public school for the official opening last Friday night. Mrs. Warner McRoberts has completed six days of teaching at Medway High School. Mrs. Margaret Stewart, Lou don, was a weekend guest of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Murray and Mr. and Mrs. Roy Patton, of St. George, spent last Tuesday with them. Mr. Patton, some years ago was Lucan’s C.N.R. agent. Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Glenn and the latter’s father, Mr. Sam- spent W. J. Denfield, who Eva Bradshaw Mervin Sinout, Saturday with M, J. McLaughl in Biddulph Native Funeral services for the late Michael J. McLaughlin, who passed away in his seventy-first year in St. Joseph’s Hospital on Monday, May 10, were held from the C. Haskett and Son funeral home, Lucan, Wednesday, May 12, to St. Patrick’s Church, Bid dulph, where requiem high mass was sung. Rev. Father William Amyot, F.F.M., officiated. Inter ment was in St. Patrick’s Ceme tery. Pall-bearers were William John Mc- Ken Barry, Cecil Barry, Laughlin, William Ryder, Patrick and Tim Toohey. Son of the late John and Mary McLaughlin, Mr. McLaughlin was born in B i d d u 1 p li Township where he farmed all his life. He was unmarried. He is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Mary Ryder, of -Stratford, and Mrs. Barry, of Sarnia, and one ther, Joseph, of London. Katie bro Lucan Tcrnvis Club A group of Lucan citizens interested in forming a tennis club. Anyone who plays the game or is interested in learning, may contact J. Bruce, B. Smith or H. Cartwright. . are Scout Outing Nine members of the Lucan Scouts and their leader, Mr. Harold Whyte, had a most en joyable over-night outing on the river flats last weekend. Two new members, Johnny Smibert and John Armitage, were invest ed. Keith Frost and John Conlin had charge of the cooking for the three meals. Large quantities Of potatoes, carrots, hamburg, porridge, bacon, eggs, applesauce and chocolate soon disappeared. Needless to say there was none left to carry home.’ Lucan Native IMcs ■Chester Ernest E. Morrow, former Hyde Park resident, died suddenly Thursday, May 13, at Victoria Hospital in his seventy fifth year. For the last 15 years, he lived in London. Born in Lu- ,can, Mr. Morrow spent his early life at Hyde Park. Surviving are his wife, the formal’ May Nicholls; three daughters, Mrs. Fred Waugh (Rose), of Hyde Park, and Mrs. John S. Lafferty (Gladys) and Mrs. Lynn Baker (Aiiiy), both Of Toronto, and seven grandchildren. Interment was In Hyde Park Cemetery On Saturday, May 15. Rev, George W. Goth and Rev. Anno Graham, of Metropolitan Church, London, officiated, son McFalls, of Exeter, Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. McFalls. Mrs. Harvey Hodgins, underwent an operation in Joseph’s Hospital recently, home last Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Loney daughter Maxine, of Cass City, Mich., spent the weekend with Mrs. Loney’s sisters, Mrs. John Casey sor. The Legion cessful Saturday. They took in over with more to follow. The Rev. Mr. Moores, former ly of the Lucan United Church, but now of Thames Road, will b3 the guest speaker at the May meeting of Lucan Home and School Association on Tuesday evening. May 27. He will speak on “How I Teach Religious Edu cation In School." Mr. and Mrs. Emerson Hod gins and family spent Sunday with Mr. and gins. • Miss Nellie ronto, visited Granton, last Miss Joan been attending ity, Kingston, vacation with and Mrs. John Mr. Charles an operation Hospital and is making satisfact ory recovery. Some folks are curious to learn what form of self-destruc tion Mr. Harold Cartwright will try next. Not satisfied with nearly drowning himself in Lake Hu ron, he next tried going through the ceiling of the J. B. Ready store. While playing tag with a fast - stepping mouse, his feet slipped off the rafters and he went through the ceiling. For tunately for him, he was able to grasp the rafter, for beneath him was a table of glassware and ub-standirig knives. Before moving to Lucan, Mr. and Mrs. Steve Burlock were presented with two hostess chairs by their friends and neighbors. Recent visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hardy included a family gathering for Mother’s Day and Mr. Robert Shannon, his daughter. Mrs. Ann Knight, and friend, Mrs, Ross Miller, of Saskatoon, who are sailing on the Empress of Scotland for a three-montli trip in Europe, and Miss Donna Kiglit, Who is re turning* home to Saskatoon, also Mr. Joe Sibbakl, Of Toronto. On Friday, Rev. land, Irene Coursey, Mrs. K. Egan and Mrs. K. C. Clarke, of Lucan, and Mrs, U. «T, Paton and Doro thy Ann Lewis, of Clandeboye, attended a choir conference held at St. John’s Church, Strathroy. Mrs. N. McGrath Dublin Resident Mrs. Nora McGrath passed away on Wednesday, May 12 at •the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Ed Conlin, of Lucan, in her seventy-ninth year. The funeral service was held from here on Saturday, May 15, to St. Pat rick’s Church, Dublin, where re quiem high mass was sung. Rev. John Folkes officiated. Interment was in St. Patrick's Cemetery, Dublin. Pall-bearers were Pat Maloney, John Meagher, Pat Ry an, Martin Feeney, John Donnelly and Pat Jordan. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Walter Blonde (Annie), of Chatham, and Mrs. Ed Conlin (Nora), of Lucan, and one son, John, of Toronto; also one brother, Don Williams, of Lake Wales, Fla. Mrs. McGrath, the daughter of the late Michael and Mary Ann Williams, of Ireland, was ►b.<jrn near Seaforth. After her marriage to John McGrath, she lived in Dublin. Her husband predeceased her in 1948. Since then she has made her home in Lucan. C. Haskett and Son had charge of the funeral. who St. g’ot and and Mrs. Charles Wind- Ladies Auxiliary to sponsored a most sale of home cooking the suc- Iast $32 Mrs. Murray Hod- Foreman, of To- Mrs. H. Coxon, of week. McLean, who has Queen’s Univers is spending her her parents, Mr. McLean. Cutler underwent in Westminster J, F. Mrs. C. Hawkshaw, Mrs. K. Two Baptized On Sunday evening, May Rev. J. F. Wagland baptized following children: David George Beard, son of Mr. and Mrs. Reg Beard, of Lucan, and James Wel don Hodgins, sou of Mr. and Mrs. Vince Hodgins, Denfield. The godparents for the former were Mr. and Mrs. S. L. Mc Kenzie, of London, and for the latter, Mr. and Mrs. Hamilton Hodgins and Mr. Lawrence Hod gins. The junior choir, which had charge of the music for the eve ning service, sang the anthem, “In Joseph’s Lovely Garden." 16, the Personal Items On Thursday, May 27. there will be a vestry meeting for the whole congregation of Holy Trin ity Church. The meeting follow a pot-luck supper in basement, installing < discussed. Mr .and son Ricky, of weekend guests Harold Whyte. Mr. and Mrs. visited friends Sunday. Among the 17 guests who en joyed a turkey dinner last day at the home of Mr. and Harold Mrs. V. Rev. D. A. The advisability oil heating will will the of be andMrs. Jack Whyte Bothwell, were of Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell Haskett in Mitchell on Cobleigh, were Mr. G. Banting. J. F. Wagland and Ashworth attended S un Mrs. and Irish Six Homioired A more than capacity crowd filled the auditorium of the Lu can Community Centre last Wed nesday night to do honor to the "Ontario Champs". The crowd of enthusiastic fans so far ex ceeded expectations that extra tables had to be set up at the last moment. Mr. Irwin Scott, looking over the crowd, was a happy and smiling chairman for the pro gram which followed the turkey banquet. His anqual financial report was almost unbelievable and made one wonder if money grows on trees in Lucan. The guest speaker, Meeker, star, after congratulating team, credited the wives of hoc key players, with much of their success. He ended his address with two appropriate poems. Each of the many outside speakers marvelled that a vill age, the size of Lucan, could not only erect, but also pay for a building like the Lucan Com munity Memorial Centre. Mr. Scott thanked each speak er, but said the Arena Board would never rest ’till the sports grounds were completed, this end in view, he asked the Lucan hockey team to head a gigantic effort on May 19 to get the grounds ready for baseball this year and the possibility of lights. On the head played all the trophies won by the Irish Six, which Fred Rev ington accepted on behalf of the team. Ray Yelle was voted the most valuable player and Ed Rowett was the top scorer. The program also included dances by Marilyn Brownlee, numbers by Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Knapp and Len Gaudette and his assistants. Mrs. Sheridan Rev ington reported on the wonderful work done by the ladies of the arena. 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Murdock, of the Bank of Montreal staff, is being transferred to the Earlscourt branch on St. Clair* Ave. W., in Toronto. He expects to leave Lucan ill about 1/0' days. During his two and a half years in Lu can he has made many friends who are loath to see him leave. Ho will be replaced by Mr. W. McGrigor, of Brampton. Mr. Sheridan Revington, ac- comyanied by “Miss Barbara Ann | Lee," is attending the races in Hamburg, New York. After spending a few days with Mrs. Irene Coursey and family, Mr. and Mrs. Fred JFord and family, Of Detroit, returned home on Sunday. Mr, and Mrs, Morris Corbett, of Paris, spent last weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Harold Corbett. A.Y.1P.A. Presert Variety Show* The Trinity hilarious Community Memorial Centre last Monday night. May 17, which included dances, skits, quartettes, a bay show, a boxing bout, songs and choruses. Len Gaudette was master of ceremonies and Miss Dorothy Hardy replaced Ho war d Kew (who was called away) at the piano. 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