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The Exeter Times, 1922-6-29, Page 5'YHCICSI)AY, JUN17 29TH, 1922 ICS Ir,:, (�1 i me The V ® nQ ]i er. 'Vii � TOURING $1315 — ROADSTER $1275, — SEDAN $2145. F. O., B. Lond a,; •..;'.VIRE,,ORDINI,gycPPANEL,BODY.DDL V D CARS WE ARE ,ALSO AGENTS FOR TIIE OVERLAND, WIL'LYS KNIGHT AND PAIGE CARS We have some real bargains in used Cars OTJR MOTTO IS SERVICE. GASOLINE, SONOCO OIL, TIRES A ND BATTERY SERVICE. HuronGarag� Pilon 84 Foote Zurich LAW MRS. JACOB BROWN Elizabeth Keohler,'beloved wife of Mr. Jacob Drown, rown th s Goa ' hen Line r of ?� south massed peacefully away at her home on Friday, June 9th, at the age of 64 years, 3 months and 6 days, af- ter only ,a few weeks illness, She herloss,sides her leaves to nlro r zn e 1 Yi husband, five sons; Henry and John, of Zurich; William, of, Toronto; Gar -- field ar=field, : of Elmira; Melvin, at home. I 1 v 'daughters Mrs 13. Becker, f e -News Dundee;, Mz s,• Cordon° Der breyr of Petersburg; Mrs. B. Wuerth, of El- nrira,and'Mar'y atelionie. There passed ; away en Sunday;' June 18th, Mr, Charles Schoemaclier, aged 72 years 8 months and; 19 days. He has not been` well for' several Months. He was porn in Germany, hut resided in ' 11ay"township for a long while living at Wagner`'s corner. He is survived°'besides his widow, by one daughter,: Mrs.' Hy, Willert, of Dashwood, ' Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Galiman and two' children of Sovereign, Sask., `are visiting for a few weeks at the home of the former's parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Cadman. • Hensall One by one the pioneers of this section are passing away at a ripe old age -and in this issue we record the death • of the late James Tapp, who resided, for a long. term of years in what has been known as Rodgerville and only moving to our village after, the death of his wife some four years ago. The deceased` was a fine sturdy and upright and honorable man. He lived a quiet retiring life and actively at the same time, until a few years. ago, engaged in gardening and the culture of strawberries, doing a large business in the berry line. During the past couple of years he was in. poor health and during the past three weeks was in Victoria Hospital for. treatment. Not improving,` it was thought that an operation was his only„ chance of getting better, but at his advanced' age,the shock proved, too much ,fo.r. him and he passed peacefully away en Sunday evening. His- remains ',were brought here for. interment by the morning express on Tuesday last- andwere laid to. rest in the Hensall Union Cemetery, the fun- eral service being conducted by 'Rev. Mr. Naylor, of St. Paul's Anglican Church, of, which church he was a member. Mr. Tapp was born in Dev- onshire, England, 'and__ emigrated to this country_tivhile quite .young, and leaves to `niodrn~ his loss three ;sons. .and one daughter, the sons being William and James, of Hargrave, Man.,and John ofthis Village; e, th e daughter being Mrs. J. Clarkson, also of. Manitoba.< - Members of Hensall lodge No. 223 of the independent Order of Oddfel- lows motored to Hensall Union Cem- etery and also McTaggart's, accom- panied by 'the Citizen's Band and a large number from the village and rural r districts and decorated .,` the graves of the deceased brethren of the Order, and also of the R'tbekah members affiliated with that Order. Samuel Dougall acted as racarshall; William McKay as Noble Grand,; and G J. Sutherland as Chaplain. At a congregational meeting of St. wasdecid- to s Anglican Church it d c h church andput a good #o raise upthe it. - foundation and basement under Mrs. G. Scott and family were vis- ited during the past week by their relatives, Dr. and, Mrs. Dowdy,: and the doctor's lather and mother, all from Shelb3F, Ohio. Miss Eva Bolton, who has been at- tending Collegiate at Stratford, is home at present. Mrs. J. Eisseninoffer, of Listowel, and son, Jake, former residents of our village, are visiting relatives and friends in the village. Mr.. and `T 1r.s. G. Laughton and lit- tle son of Toronto, were in the vii-• lage this week. Mr. Earl McEwen left here this week for the West where he will like ly:remain until fall. Have your crank case properly cleaned and re- - filled with the right grade of Imperial Polarine Motor Oils: Then—check up on the way your car performs. You will iinmediately notice that your engine has more power; that it climbs hills more easily; that it runs more smoothly and quietly and that operating troubles occur less frequently. LIMITEDIMPERIAL OIL Manufacturers and Marketers of Imperial Polarine Motor. Oils and Marketers in Canada' lei Gargoyle Mo,uiloil- a. Made in five grade's for the proper lubrication or all x- ales: of autornobiles, truck and tractors. Crediton Mr. Herb Hoist, of Chicago, is lol-: idaying with Iris parents, Mr. and Mrs, Fred Ilaist. Mrs, Hallman and daughter, of 'i'oronto,•are visiting the former's Sis- r ter, Mrs, C, Iwicker, Tho strawberry festival Which was held n Mr. Eli 1iin is lawn Friday a & r th id eau r. evening, ur e slices of the Ladies' Aid of the Methodist church was a Spl.eidid success. r Orm Dr, and . � s, e leaue W.ednes- otor ,for Tor'_ zd i.y;• bY,x� onto td�:'Yneet v Miss Emilia Orme, who is passing - through Toronto on her way to• 111on- 'Gr"•t.i rs,aildzig irom 'tbere`'for E=ngland for a two rnontlls trip. Miss Nola Gainer is home from Stratford Normal, The pupi e of the two junior rooms ',of 'the public school are writing the final exams this. Monday and Tues- day. Miss Wallie Hill is visiting her par- ents, Mr, and Mrs. August Hill. Miss Pearl Haist who has been hol- idaying ,with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joe. Hoist, has returned to Tial amazon, Mieh. ° Mies, Drummond, of Ailsa Craig is Visiting at;the home. of Mr, Chris Hoffman. Mr. and Mrs, John Brown, Mr. and Mrs. Christian Brown, of Pigeon, Mich., spent a few days with the for- mer's brother, Mr. Bernard Brown, Of Crediton., The •annual Sunday school picnic of the Methodist Church was held at Grand Bend on Thursday, June 22nd. The day. was, declared civic holiday by the town fathers so everyone co -Ned go. The weather was a little cool nevertheness everyone had a splendid -`tin=e. Sports commenced at 1.30. The first race being for the small boys won by Jack Wilson, 2nd Paul Roszell. Mrs. Walker's class 25 yard dash won by Marion Rich- ards, Garnet Hill and Geo. 1Vlawhin- ney 25 ,yard dash Herbert Edwards, Gordon Lamport; 15 yard hopping race -Helen Orme, Hannah Mathers; Candle race'`1st Laura Clark and Hel- en Orme, ,2nd 'Lily King and Mary Wilson; -Elopement race ls,t Dr. Orme and Miss Gibson, 2nd• Frank Taylor andNeil Clark; Slow 'Walking race 1st Mrs. -Woodall 2 Merle Clark Bear race 1st Gordon Lamport, 2nd Herbert 'blathers; Horse back, fight 1st Gordon Lamport and Eber Lewis,. 2nd Frank Mathers and Ted. Lam- port; Throwing ball, lst Alma Math- ers, - 2nd Mrs. Jim Mawhinney. A game of soft ball by a mixed team oc- casioned much sport score being 25 to 30. Zion' Evangelical Sunday School held its annual picnic at Grand Bend Park on Thursday of last week. The weather was gall that could be desired andlarge a cifbwd' turned -out to en- joy a holiday at the lakeside, The Town Fathers declared Thursday a civic holiday, which was much appre- ciated menand pub- lic byte business P lic school teachers' of the village. At 10.30 an exciting game of ball was played by the young Wren of the Adult Bible Classes. At 1.30,a splen- did list of sports was run off' in which nearly everybody participated. A riding the pole contest for young nnen created a great deal of laughter. A watermelon hunt in which teams of four from each class participated, was won by the young Wren's class. cexciting At 3.30 o'clock anie g of soft ball was played by the C. I. C. Class the Young Men's Bible' C ss vs school, which resulted in favor of the C. I. C. Following this game, the Dorcas Band (Young Ladies' Class) is, the School, played a game of soft ball. This was the game of the day creating a great deal• of enthusiasm with 4every member` of the~'school. This game never lacked pep from start to finish`, and the umpire's de- cisions were severely critized from both sides. -So intense became the excitement that the umpire had to be `replaced by three men in succession. Peace was not restored until Chris- = tian Beaver, who watches over .lea- lea- gue games held in the village and who knows the „game from :tart to finish, was forced into the diamond. The committee ;had planned several special prizes:• one to : the largest family on the ground, this prize went to Godfred Wein, having a family of 10 present. Mrs. Charles Brown won the prize for the oldest person at, the. picnic, 85 years, and Miss Bernice' Catherine Haist, the youngest mem- ber on the cradle roll, three months .old, won a prize.. Mr. Hermon;Houch won the kite-flying•;,contest. Mr. Mat England won the, guessing contest. The village is being Wired for hy- dro, which it is expected will be in operation soon. Another one of Crediton's respect- ed citizens, in the person of John Finkbe.iner, passed away on Wednes- day.,. June 14th, at the age of 77 years and five months. The deceased had been 111 for some time with can- cer of the stomach. He emigrated from Germany some 36 years ago and since" his arrival in our midst with his wife and family ,lie became an Honorable resident.: His remains were intered at 'Crediton on Friday He leaves to mourn his loss his wid- ow, four sons, Rev. John, of Pitts- burg, William, of Swissvale, Penn., Frank, 01 Cleveland and Charles, of Seaforth; and daughters Mts. Pack, of London, Mr's. Stine, of Cleveland and Miss Barbara, of Cleveland, tli whom we extend the sympatlty of the nnnirrnity, Ezrcoa Lamport has conliuSnnced the fendatiort of Isis iiew house, lt; is ex - Meted that Michael Finkb•einer•' vvill start wort: on. his house in the near future. Dashwood Miss Klin lino returned to her home inr aa9ver.She n r ai=dUMrs-. k and Tamil . � y visited in Stratford over the week- end, The Junior Y, P. A. of the Evan- gelical church visited with tine 'Zurich Junior V. P. A. Saturday afternoon.. A very pleasant time was spent. • Dr. and Mrs, Geo Snider and son, and 1VIrs. Saw, of Cardington, Ohio, , are visiting •with Mr. and Mrs Snider. Miss Grace: Kellerman! is visiting in Toronto and Whitby. Mr. and Mrs.' Earl G'aiser enter- tained tite Y. P. A. to an ice" cream social last Monday evening:' Messrs H. Wiliert, and Sons pur- chased the flax Mill which was sold' by auction on Monday.: Mr. E. 'Tiernan and fanrtily spent Sunday in Stratford. ` Mr. Geo. Edighoffer spent a" few days last week in Detroit. Children's Day services will be held, in the Evan. church "Sunday evening„. The Ladies' Aid and Y, P. A. of the Evan. church held their annual strawberry social on Gaiser's , lawn on TlidrsdaY, June 15th. An inter- esting program was rendered, Tfre total proceeds amounted „to $196. The Lutheran Sunday School held their annualp icnic on 'the church grounds Thursday. Supper was ser- ved by tl the ladies in the basement. Granton Miss Ida Wickett, of Toronto who with her father has recently visited Palestine and all places of interest. in the far East is visiting this week at the home of her cousin, Mr. and 1VIrs, Morley Wass. Rev. J. E. Hunter, of Lambeth, the new Methodist pastor will preach here next Sunday morning, July 2nd, and at Wesley afternoon. and evening for their anniversary. Rev. Mr. Jeffrey preached his fare- well sermon here on Sunday to a very large congregation who by their pres- ence showed their appreciation of the past three years work done by the Rev. Jefferson. The choir led in singing, God be with you till we meet again. Filling silos with sweet clover is the order of the day in this vicinity. Two ball games will be "played here on Saturday July lst. The visiting', team is the Riversides of London. Miss Verna Robinson, daughter of Rev. Robinson, visited over `Sunday with Ines Dinsmore. Robert Parkinson who has finished chis 1st year study at Belville College 'for the Ministry ta" gh h ` I y ug t the young people's class at Sunday School. Sunday morning at the close of the lesson the young people presented the past teacher Mrs. (Rev.) Jeffer- son with a nice present and splendid address thanking her for her three years of labor with the class. The Granton and Wesley Sunday Schools will hold their picnic to Spring Bank next Tuesday, July 4tln. Farquhar Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Martin and fam- ily of Chiselhurst visited Suada at Y Y NIr. Chas.. Borland's. Mr. and Mrs. John Hunkin, and familami! of Exeter visited Sundayat y, , Mr. A. Hunkin's, Mr. and Mrs. Will Stone visited Sunday in Exeter. Mrs. Henry Passmore of. Exeter, and Mrs. J. McIunis, of Bowmanville are visiting in this vicinity. Miss F. Marquis visited over the week -end in Cromarty. The regular monthly meeting of the Farquhar Women's Institute will be held at the Thome of the president, Mrs. Robert Duncan on Tuesday, July 4tli. The annual picnic of the Thames Road School was held on Saturday last in Baliaatyue's grove. Being, favored with a good day and a good crowd 3 games of baseball were play ed besides the children's races. Ex- eter school boys played a game with the Thames Road boys resulting in favor of Thames Road 13 to 15. The other gasses were teams chosen from the crowd in attendance. The lad- ies provided an excellent lunch. Sex -smith ,ocals Mrs, Amos is visiting I°clativee IVIcGillivray this week, Miss Blanch Quance Inas iesi gred her position at the postoffice. Mts. Wm. Hewett, of Detroit, is'I visiting her, cousin, Mrs, Burke. The Exeter Calming Factory start-. ed on ;their pea pack on Monday. Mr, Wm. Wal and of Detroit r , paid a :flying visit to town this week. `Haying has starte in this district. The hay; especially the clover, is a heavy crop. 1Vliss Ni. 1)oods, of Stratford' visited her brother, Mr. 1'. S. Woods over the week -end. Confirmation service was held in Trivitt 112emorial Church, on Sabbath morning last. Bishop Williams, of London, was present, and confirmed a class of ten. Mr. ' i. Hill, of Flint, Mich„ vis- ited with Mr, Thos. Elliott of'"town tast week. Mr. ThoS. Elliott, Sr„ of Kirkton, accompanied Mr. Hill to'i Flint for a short visit. Mrs. J. G„ Stanbury and two child- ren, Jean and Elaine, have returned home after visiting for three weeks with her sister, Mrs. Fred S. Rickbeil of Worthington, Minn. • Miss Mary Welsh, Mr. John Welsh and wife and Mr. Ham and grand- daughter, Ellen, all of Medina. Ont., motored over and visited at the home of their brother, Mr. Wm. Welsh, London Road north. Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Alderson, of Guelpin, visited with Rev. M. J. and Mrs. Wilson at the James street par- sonage over the week -end, Mrs. Wil- son accompanied thein home for .a short visit. Mr. and Mrs. Joe. Kernick, Miss Pearl thither, of Exeter, Mrs.' Henry Brown, of Crediton, and Mr. H. L. Brown, of Parkhill, returned home after holidaying in Pigeon, Mich., and the vicinity. iVIr. and Mrs. A. Johnston and lit- tle daughter, Nellie, Mr. and Mrs. G. Geddes and Mr. W. Geddes, all of London, called on friends here on Sunday last. We are sorry to note that Mrs. A. Wildfong had the misfortune to slip on the stairwayat her house on Tuesday of last week' breaki=ng a email bone iu one of:her ankles. As ii, ,n'esinit she will be laid up for soi:ne. time. WEI)I)3NG ANNIVERSARY On Monday evening least about fif- ty- invited guests assembled at the Leine of Mr, and Mrs. .The, Northcott, it being the tenth anniversary :of their wedding, They were made the recipients of many valuable and use, - rid presents including !many pieces of alulniuuiti. After a very pleasant evening spent in games, music Mad. social chat all departed in the small hours Of the morning after wishing Mr. and Mrs. Northcott many happy t°etui'tiS of the day', Zion. The ice cream social given by the W. M. S. on the 13th was a"decided success. Mrs. Mollard, the District Organizer, made her first visit' and acted as chairman. Local talent gave an excellent program, acquiting themselves very creditably. The pro- ceeds amounted to $75. The- - next Meeting will be held at the home of the •Horne brothers on Thursday af- ternoon'• Miss Lila _ Taylor has returned home after visiting tier sister, 3D's. Wass, at Granton. Miss Ella Francis, of Monroe, is visiting tier sister,Mrs. R. E. Pooley. Mr:� R. E: Pooley . is going quite ex- tensively into poultry raising. Several farmers have been filling their silos with sweet clover, instead of corn. The crop is good and in me cases is as high h as the horses. g Cromarty Anniversary services will be held in Cromarty Church on July and. Rev. Dr. hackie, of. Motherwell, Will conduct the services both !Horning and evening. held, The annual picnic will be on in Cromarty church on July 2nd. A fine program will be rendered also games and sports. 'No pains ains are be- ing spared to make it a fine success. At the time of =Writing Mr, Rich'd Hogarth dt the village is suffering from an attack of influenza. The lawn social under the auspices Of the Cromarty Merrymakers was held on Mr: Oswald Walker's lawn on Friday evening last was a grand success. Being favored with a beauti- ful evening a large crowd, assembled on the beautiful spacious lawn which presented a very attractive appear- ance .being lighted with Delco lights, under the management of Mr. Geo. Miller, of Staf fa,:. Broadhaven Band enlivened the evening with a number of choice selections. A short .pro graru was dispersed with, the Crom- arty Merrymaker's .Orchestra taking a conspicuous .part, also Readings by Miss. Livingstone and .Miss Neal, iin- strumentais by Otto Walker, Miss Walker and Master Nelson Howe, al- so choice vocal selections from Lloyd Miller.' Rev. Mr. Ritchie acted as chairman. Mr. ,7ohnn Scott and family attend- ed the funeral of Mr:.Scot's uncle, Mr., Telfer;' at Brussels on Monday last. Miss Helen Miller is at present the guest 01 Miss Norma•Wilson. ROCHING-11ARPI R A very pretty wedding tools place on Wednesday, June l.4th, at the horse of Mr. and •Mrs. Wm. Harper, Hibbert, when his daughter, Miss Mary Joanne, was nnarried to Mr. John _11, Hocking, of `Cromarty. .The cerennonny was performed by Rev. Mr. "Urea, 01 Mitchell under an: arch of evergreen' decorated with white crepe paper and peonnies, with a large white hell hug in, the centre. The couple were !nattended. The wedding niar- ch Was played by Miss Mabel Vipond, The bride's dress was white georgette over silk and trimmed with, white sa- tin ribbon, 'She carried a bouquet of carnations. A dainty.dinner was ser- yeti following' the ceremony, in:the ' dining roam, which `was nicely decor-' ated in pink and w)iite. The happy couple left on the afternoon train for a s'nor't trip to laiiastern points, and on their return will take tin residence on the. groom's faint near Ci•onnarty. The bride was the recipient of, many useful and beautiful gifts. tt'he grooxn's gift to the bride was rt golf$ wristwatch, and to the pianist a' gold brooch, On Friday evening, 16th lust a reception was held by`Mte. Agyra s Hocking at the groom's home, which Over one hundred were pres- ent. S. o. ti, 11"/SliO lNI7 The following is the reportof tb,e examination held iu>~ 5, S.No, ,5,..U, borne: IV class -re -Irene,- lih z79-1Isre , Old Fisher, 77; Edgar Moir, 74; Ar- thurFrayne, 74; Edgar Rundle, 73; Lauretta 'Yellow; 71; George -Pros s e,, 67; Minna Yellow, 50; Irene Brook, III class --Garnet Ilicl.s, 78; Ilel- en Ratcliffe, 67; Violet. Fi'ayne, 65. Geo. Matvson, teaeher, "The family was'seated at tea with Katie's • best < young :.man near cher. "You:shotild' have seen Mr;: Sargent when he was herelast night" said Katie's little brother, Teddy. "My, he looked fine, sitting beside her with his arm—" "Teddy!" gasped his sister with a lively blush, "Well so he did," persisted Teddy, "he had his arm-" "Teddy!" screached his mother, desperately. "Why," sobbed the boy, ` 1 was—" "Edward" said the father, sternly, "leave the room," As Teddy went he called back, "1 was....only goin' to say....that he had his army....clothes on." 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He was porn in Germany, hut resided in ' 11ay"township for a long while living at Wagner`'s corner. He is survived°'besides his widow, by one daughter,: Mrs.' Hy, Willert, of Dashwood, ' Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Galiman and two' children of Sovereign, Sask., `are visiting for a few weeks at the home of the former's parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Cadman. • Hensall One by one the pioneers of this section are passing away at a ripe old age -and in this issue we record the death • of the late James Tapp, who resided, for a long. term of years in what has been known as Rodgerville and only moving to our village after, the death of his wife some four years ago. The deceased` was a fine sturdy and upright and honorable man. He lived a quiet retiring life and actively at the same time, until a few years. ago, engaged in gardening and the culture of strawberries, doing a large business in the berry line. During the past couple of years he was in. poor health and during the past three weeks was in Victoria Hospital for. treatment. Not improving,` it was thought that an operation was his only„ chance of getting better, but at his advanced' age,the shock proved, too much ,fo.r. him and he passed peacefully away en Sunday evening. His- remains ',were brought here for. interment by the morning express on Tuesday last- andwere laid to. rest in the Hensall Union Cemetery, the fun- eral service being conducted by 'Rev. Mr. Naylor, of St. Paul's Anglican Church, of, which church he was a member. Mr. Tapp was born in Dev- onshire, England, 'and__ emigrated to this country_tivhile quite .young, and leaves to `niodrn~ his loss three ;sons. .and one daughter, the sons being William and James, of Hargrave, Man.,and John ofthis Village; e, th e daughter being Mrs. J. Clarkson, also of. Manitoba.< - Members of Hensall lodge No. 223 of the independent Order of Oddfel- lows motored to Hensall Union Cem- etery and also McTaggart's, accom- panied by 'the Citizen's Band and a large number from the village and rural r districts and decorated .,` the graves of the deceased brethren of the Order, and also of the R'tbekah members affiliated with that Order. Samuel Dougall acted as racarshall; William McKay as Noble Grand,; and G J. Sutherland as Chaplain. At a congregational meeting of St. wasdecid- to s Anglican Church it d c h church andput a good #o raise upthe it. - foundation and basement under Mrs. G. Scott and family were vis- ited during the past week by their relatives, Dr. and, Mrs. Dowdy,: and the doctor's lather and mother, all from Shelb3F, Ohio. Miss Eva Bolton, who has been at- tending Collegiate at Stratford, is home at present. Mrs. J. Eisseninoffer, of Listowel, and son, Jake, former residents of our village, are visiting relatives and friends in the village. Mr.. and `T 1r.s. G. Laughton and lit- tle son of Toronto, were in the vii-• lage this week. Mr. Earl McEwen left here this week for the West where he will like ly:remain until fall. Have your crank case properly cleaned and re- - filled with the right grade of Imperial Polarine Motor Oils: Then—check up on the way your car performs. You will iinmediately notice that your engine has more power; that it climbs hills more easily; that it runs more smoothly and quietly and that operating troubles occur less frequently. LIMITEDIMPERIAL OIL Manufacturers and Marketers of Imperial Polarine Motor. Oils and Marketers in Canada' lei Gargoyle Mo,uiloil- a. Made in five grade's for the proper lubrication or all x- ales: of autornobiles, truck and tractors. Crediton Mr. Herb Hoist, of Chicago, is lol-: idaying with Iris parents, Mr. and Mrs, Fred Ilaist. Mrs, Hallman and daughter, of 'i'oronto,•are visiting the former's Sis- r ter, Mrs, C, Iwicker, Tho strawberry festival Which was held n Mr. Eli 1iin is lawn Friday a & r th id eau r. evening, ur e slices of the Ladies' Aid of the Methodist church was a Spl.eidid success. r Orm Dr, and . � s, e leaue W.ednes- otor ,for Tor'_ zd i.y;• bY,x� onto td�:'Yneet v Miss Emilia Orme, who is passing - through Toronto on her way to• 111on- 'Gr"•t.i rs,aildzig irom 'tbere`'for E=ngland for a two rnontlls trip. Miss Nola Gainer is home from Stratford Normal, The pupi e of the two junior rooms ',of 'the public school are writing the final exams this. Monday and Tues- day. Miss Wallie Hill is visiting her par- ents, Mr, and Mrs. August Hill. Miss Pearl Haist who has been hol- idaying ,with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joe. Hoist, has returned to Tial amazon, Mieh. ° Mies, Drummond, of Ailsa Craig is Visiting at;the home. of Mr, Chris Hoffman. Mr. and Mrs, John Brown, Mr. and Mrs. Christian Brown, of Pigeon, Mich., spent a few days with the for- mer's brother, Mr. Bernard Brown, Of Crediton., The •annual Sunday school picnic of the Methodist Church was held at Grand Bend on Thursday, June 22nd. The day. was, declared civic holiday by the town fathers so everyone co -Ned go. The weather was a little cool nevertheness everyone had a splendid -`tin=e. Sports commenced at 1.30. The first race being for the small boys won by Jack Wilson, 2nd Paul Roszell. Mrs. Walker's class 25 yard dash won by Marion Rich- ards, Garnet Hill and Geo. 1Vlawhin- ney 25 ,yard dash Herbert Edwards, Gordon Lamport; 15 yard hopping race -Helen Orme, Hannah Mathers; Candle race'`1st Laura Clark and Hel- en Orme, ,2nd 'Lily King and Mary Wilson; -Elopement race ls,t Dr. Orme and Miss Gibson, 2nd• Frank Taylor andNeil Clark; Slow 'Walking race 1st Mrs. -Woodall 2 Merle Clark Bear race 1st Gordon Lamport, 2nd Herbert 'blathers; Horse back, fight 1st Gordon Lamport and Eber Lewis,. 2nd Frank Mathers and Ted. Lam- port; Throwing ball, lst Alma Math- ers, - 2nd Mrs. Jim Mawhinney. A game of soft ball by a mixed team oc- casioned much sport score being 25 to 30. Zion' Evangelical Sunday School held its annual picnic at Grand Bend Park on Thursday of last week. The weather was gall that could be desired andlarge a cifbwd' turned -out to en- joy a holiday at the lakeside, The Town Fathers declared Thursday a civic holiday, which was much appre- ciated menand pub- lic byte business P lic school teachers' of the village. At 10.30 an exciting game of ball was played by the young Wren of the Adult Bible Classes. At 1.30,a splen- did list of sports was run off' in which nearly everybody participated. A riding the pole contest for young nnen created a great deal of laughter. A watermelon hunt in which teams of four from each class participated, was won by the young Wren's class. cexciting At 3.30 o'clock anie g of soft ball was played by the C. I. C. Class the Young Men's Bible' C ss vs school, which resulted in favor of the C. I. C. Following this game, the Dorcas Band (Young Ladies' Class) is, the School, played a game of soft ball. This was the game of the day creating a great deal• of enthusiasm with 4every member` of the~'school. This game never lacked pep from start to finish`, and the umpire's de- cisions were severely critized from both sides. -So intense became the excitement that the umpire had to be `replaced by three men in succession. Peace was not restored until Chris- = tian Beaver, who watches over .lea- lea- gue games held in the village and who knows the „game from :tart to finish, was forced into the diamond. The committee ;had planned several special prizes:• one to : the largest family on the ground, this prize went to Godfred Wein, having a family of 10 present. Mrs. Charles Brown won the prize for the oldest person at, the. picnic, 85 years, and Miss Bernice' Catherine Haist, the youngest mem- ber on the cradle roll, three months .old, won a prize.. Mr. Hermon;Houch won the kite-flying•;,contest. Mr. Mat England won the, guessing contest. The village is being Wired for hy- dro, which it is expected will be in operation soon. Another one of Crediton's respect- ed citizens, in the person of John Finkbe.iner, passed away on Wednes- day.,. June 14th, at the age of 77 years and five months. The deceased had been 111 for some time with can- cer of the stomach. He emigrated from Germany some 36 years ago and since" his arrival in our midst with his wife and family ,lie became an Honorable resident.: His remains were intered at 'Crediton on Friday He leaves to mourn his loss his wid- ow, four sons, Rev. John, of Pitts- burg, William, of Swissvale, Penn., Frank, 01 Cleveland and Charles, of Seaforth; and daughters Mts. Pack, of London, Mr's. Stine, of Cleveland and Miss Barbara, of Cleveland, tli whom we extend the sympatlty of the nnnirrnity, Ezrcoa Lamport has conliuSnnced the fendatiort of Isis iiew house, lt; is ex - Meted that Michael Finkb•einer•' vvill start wort: on. his house in the near future. Dashwood Miss Klin lino returned to her home inr aa9ver.She n r ai=dUMrs-. k and Tamil . � y visited in Stratford over the week- end, The Junior Y, P. A. of the Evan- gelical church visited with tine 'Zurich Junior V. P. A. Saturday afternoon.. A very pleasant time was spent. • Dr. and Mrs, Geo Snider and son, and 1VIrs. Saw, of Cardington, Ohio, , are visiting •with Mr. and Mrs Snider. Miss Grace: Kellerman! is visiting in Toronto and Whitby. Mr. and Mrs.' Earl G'aiser enter- tained tite Y. P. A. to an ice" cream social last Monday evening:' Messrs H. Wiliert, and Sons pur- chased the flax Mill which was sold' by auction on Monday.: Mr. E. 'Tiernan and fanrtily spent Sunday in Stratford. ` Mr. Geo. Edighoffer spent a" few days last week in Detroit. Children's Day services will be held, in the Evan. church "Sunday evening„. The Ladies' Aid and Y, P. A. of the Evan. church held their annual strawberry social on Gaiser's , lawn on TlidrsdaY, June 15th. An inter- esting program was rendered, Tfre total proceeds amounted „to $196. The Lutheran Sunday School held their annualp icnic on 'the church grounds Thursday. Supper was ser- ved by tl the ladies in the basement. Granton Miss Ida Wickett, of Toronto who with her father has recently visited Palestine and all places of interest. in the far East is visiting this week at the home of her cousin, Mr. and 1VIrs, Morley Wass. Rev. J. E. Hunter, of Lambeth, the new Methodist pastor will preach here next Sunday morning, July 2nd, and at Wesley afternoon. and evening for their anniversary. Rev. Mr. Jeffrey preached his fare- well sermon here on Sunday to a very large congregation who by their pres- ence showed their appreciation of the past three years work done by the Rev. Jefferson. The choir led in singing, God be with you till we meet again. Filling silos with sweet clover is the order of the day in this vicinity. Two ball games will be "played here on Saturday July lst. The visiting', team is the Riversides of London. Miss Verna Robinson, daughter of Rev. Robinson, visited over `Sunday with Ines Dinsmore. Robert Parkinson who has finished chis 1st year study at Belville College 'for the Ministry ta" gh h ` I y ug t the young people's class at Sunday School. Sunday morning at the close of the lesson the young people presented the past teacher Mrs. (Rev.) Jeffer- son with a nice present and splendid address thanking her for her three years of labor with the class. The Granton and Wesley Sunday Schools will hold their picnic to Spring Bank next Tuesday, July 4tln. Farquhar Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Martin and fam- ily of Chiselhurst visited Suada at Y Y NIr. Chas.. Borland's. Mr. and Mrs. John Hunkin, and familami! of Exeter visited Sundayat y, , Mr. A. Hunkin's, Mr. and Mrs. Will Stone visited Sunday in Exeter. Mrs. Henry Passmore of. Exeter, and Mrs. J. McIunis, of Bowmanville are visiting in this vicinity. Miss F. Marquis visited over the week -end in Cromarty. The regular monthly meeting of the Farquhar Women's Institute will be held at the Thome of the president, Mrs. Robert Duncan on Tuesday, July 4tli. The annual picnic of the Thames Road School was held on Saturday last in Baliaatyue's grove. Being, favored with a good day and a good crowd 3 games of baseball were play ed besides the children's races. Ex- eter school boys played a game with the Thames Road boys resulting in favor of Thames Road 13 to 15. The other gasses were teams chosen from the crowd in attendance. The lad- ies provided an excellent lunch. Sex -smith ,ocals Mrs, Amos is visiting I°clativee IVIcGillivray this week, Miss Blanch Quance Inas iesi gred her position at the postoffice. Mts. Wm. Hewett, of Detroit, is'I visiting her, cousin, Mrs, Burke. The Exeter Calming Factory start-. ed on ;their pea pack on Monday. Mr, Wm. Wal and of Detroit r , paid a :flying visit to town this week. `Haying has starte in this district. The hay; especially the clover, is a heavy crop. 1Vliss Ni. 1)oods, of Stratford' visited her brother, Mr. 1'. S. Woods over the week -end. Confirmation service was held in Trivitt 112emorial Church, on Sabbath morning last. Bishop Williams, of London, was present, and confirmed a class of ten. Mr. ' i. Hill, of Flint, Mich„ vis- ited with Mr, Thos. Elliott of'"town tast week. Mr. ThoS. Elliott, Sr„ of Kirkton, accompanied Mr. Hill to'i Flint for a short visit. Mrs. J. G„ Stanbury and two child- ren, Jean and Elaine, have returned home after visiting for three weeks with her sister, Mrs. Fred S. Rickbeil of Worthington, Minn. • Miss Mary Welsh, Mr. John Welsh and wife and Mr. Ham and grand- daughter, Ellen, all of Medina. Ont., motored over and visited at the home of their brother, Mr. Wm. Welsh, London Road north. Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Alderson, of Guelpin, visited with Rev. M. J. and Mrs. Wilson at the James street par- sonage over the week -end, Mrs. Wil- son accompanied thein home for .a short visit. Mr. and Mrs. Joe. Kernick, Miss Pearl thither, of Exeter, Mrs.' Henry Brown, of Crediton, and Mr. H. L. Brown, of Parkhill, returned home after holidaying in Pigeon, Mich., and the vicinity. iVIr. and Mrs. A. Johnston and lit- tle daughter, Nellie, Mr. and Mrs. G. Geddes and Mr. W. Geddes, all of London, called on friends here on Sunday last. We are sorry to note that Mrs. A. Wildfong had the misfortune to slip on the stairwayat her house on Tuesday of last week' breaki=ng a email bone iu one of:her ankles. As ii, ,n'esinit she will be laid up for soi:ne. time. WEI)I)3NG ANNIVERSARY On Monday evening least about fif- ty- invited guests assembled at the Leine of Mr, and Mrs. .The, Northcott, it being the tenth anniversary :of their wedding, They were made the recipients of many valuable and use, - rid presents including !many pieces of alulniuuiti. After a very pleasant evening spent in games, music Mad. social chat all departed in the small hours Of the morning after wishing Mr. and Mrs. Northcott many happy t°etui'tiS of the day', Zion. The ice cream social given by the W. M. S. on the 13th was a"decided success. Mrs. Mollard, the District Organizer, made her first visit' and acted as chairman. Local talent gave an excellent program, acquiting themselves very creditably. The pro- ceeds amounted to $75. The- - next Meeting will be held at the home of the •Horne brothers on Thursday af- ternoon'• Miss Lila _ Taylor has returned home after visiting tier sister, 3D's. Wass, at Granton. Miss Ella Francis, of Monroe, is visiting tier sister,Mrs. R. E. Pooley. Mr:� R. E: Pooley . is going quite ex- tensively into poultry raising. Several farmers have been filling their silos with sweet clover, instead of corn. The crop is good and in me cases is as high h as the horses. g Cromarty Anniversary services will be held in Cromarty Church on July and. Rev. Dr. hackie, of. Motherwell, Will conduct the services both !Horning and evening. held, The annual picnic will be on in Cromarty church on July 2nd. A fine program will be rendered also games and sports. 'No pains ains are be- ing spared to make it a fine success. At the time of =Writing Mr, Rich'd Hogarth dt the village is suffering from an attack of influenza. The lawn social under the auspices Of the Cromarty Merrymakers was held on Mr: Oswald Walker's lawn on Friday evening last was a grand success. Being favored with a beauti- ful evening a large crowd, assembled on the beautiful spacious lawn which presented a very attractive appear- ance .being lighted with Delco lights, under the management of Mr. Geo. Miller, of Staf fa,:. Broadhaven Band enlivened the evening with a number of choice selections. A short .pro graru was dispersed with, the Crom- arty Merrymaker's .Orchestra taking a conspicuous .part, also Readings by Miss. Livingstone and .Miss Neal, iin- strumentais by Otto Walker, Miss Walker and Master Nelson Howe, al- so choice vocal selections from Lloyd Miller.' Rev. Mr. Ritchie acted as chairman. Mr. ,7ohnn Scott and family attend- ed the funeral of Mr:.Scot's uncle, Mr., Telfer;' at Brussels on Monday last. Miss Helen Miller is at present the guest 01 Miss Norma•Wilson. ROCHING-11ARPI R A very pretty wedding tools place on Wednesday, June l.4th, at the horse of Mr. and •Mrs. Wm. Harper, Hibbert, when his daughter, Miss Mary Joanne, was nnarried to Mr. John _11, Hocking, of `Cromarty. .The cerennonny was performed by Rev. Mr. "Urea, 01 Mitchell under an: arch of evergreen' decorated with white crepe paper and peonnies, with a large white hell hug in, the centre. The couple were !nattended. The wedding niar- ch Was played by Miss Mabel Vipond, The bride's dress was white georgette over silk and trimmed with, white sa- tin ribbon, 'She carried a bouquet of carnations. A dainty.dinner was ser- yeti following' the ceremony, in:the ' dining roam, which `was nicely decor-' ated in pink and w)iite. The happy couple left on the afternoon train for a s'nor't trip to laiiastern points, and on their return will take tin residence on the. groom's faint near Ci•onnarty. The bride was the recipient of, many useful and beautiful gifts. tt'he grooxn's gift to the bride was rt golf$ wristwatch, and to the pianist a' gold brooch, On Friday evening, 16th lust a reception was held by`Mte. Agyra s Hocking at the groom's home, which Over one hundred were pres- ent. S. o. ti, 11"/SliO lNI7 The following is the reportof tb,e examination held iu>~ 5, S.No, ,5,..U, borne: IV class -re -Irene,- lih z79-1Isre , Old Fisher, 77; Edgar Moir, 74; Ar- thurFrayne, 74; Edgar Rundle, 73; Lauretta 'Yellow; 71; George -Pros s e,, 67; Minna Yellow, 50; Irene Brook, III class --Garnet Ilicl.s, 78; Ilel- en Ratcliffe, 67; Violet. Fi'ayne, 65. Geo. Matvson, teaeher, "The family was'seated at tea with Katie's • best < young :.man near cher. "You:shotild' have seen Mr;: Sargent when he was herelast night" said Katie's little brother, Teddy. "My, he looked fine, sitting beside her with his arm—" "Teddy!" gasped his sister with a lively blush, "Well so he did," persisted Teddy, "he had his arm-" "Teddy!" screached his mother, desperately. "Why," sobbed the boy, ` 1 was—" "Edward" said the father, sternly, "leave the room," As Teddy went he called back, "1 was....only goin' to say....that he had his army....clothes on." 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