The Clinton News Record, 1930-11-20, Page 1e News -Record Est 1878
NO. 2593 -52nd YEAR
WITH
WHICH IS INCORPORATED THE CLINTON NEW ERA
The New Era Est. 1865
CLINTON
ONTARIO, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 1930
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NEW UP-TO-DATE
SETTINGS,
THE DIAMONDS
GOOD BRILLIANCY
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Coats at $5.
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covers an assortment of about one
dozen. Coats. We expect every
garment_ will be sold during Fri-
day and Saturday so see them
early while they are on sale.
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tor 5e .
This is a special purchase of
about 500 cards. The values will
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Wheat, 65c
Barley, 30e. •
Oats, 25e.
Butter, 28c to 30c.
Eggs, 30c to 50c.
Live Hogs, $10,00,
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SUCCESSFUL BAZAAR
The W. A. of Wes1ey Wilhe church
held their annual bazaar and tea In
the council chamber on Friday af..
ternoma, , The chamber- was 'very
prettily decorated -.for the occasion.
and the ladies had the booths nicely
decorated slab, • There was
a large attendance all afternoon and
the proceeds of the sale and tea to.
mounted td well over $200:
RETURNING • EAST
IV's. and bfrs, Walter „Holmes
and family of Echnonton, ,Alta., are
visiting Mrs. Holmes' mother, -Mrs.
John 'Pearson of Brueefield. On
their way, while .trav,ellingthrough
the States, they mat 'with a motor
accident and were obliged to come
the remainder .of their way, from
Rapid City, .Dakota, by train. They
met a ear travelling rapidly on the
wrong side of the road, which collid-
ed with theirs, damaging it badly. It
was fortunate they escaped injury,
as no member of the family suffer-
ed more than a few scratches. Mr.
Hohnee, who has been visiting his
parents, Mr. and Mrs, Robert Hol-
mes in Toronto, .15 -now in London
and intends to make his home in the
east but has not yet decided where
he will Iocate,
GETTING READY FOR ICE
A meeting for the completion of
the organization of , the hockey
teams was held in the, council cham-
ber on Friday evening, when the
interest , and enthusiasm was shown
to be.keen.
Mr. Reginald Reid of Stratford,
who has been engaged to coach the
players,was present and gave the
boys a talk on how to attain and
maintain fitness of condition. He
advised on the sort of foods to eat,
advised moderation in the use of
tobacco and recommended regular
habits of living. Dr. McInnes also
gave the boys some good advice and
declared that the success or failure
of the teams would depend upon the
way the boys met the requirements
and availed themselves of the op-
portunities offered, as there was.
heconsideerd, excellent material for
two good hockey teams.
An intermediate team under the
management of C. W1. Draper was
enrolled with the following Players
signed on: Geo. Elliott, -Earl Tel-
ford, Dennis O'Brien, John Elliott,
John Twyford, Bert Glidclon, Will
Glew, John Nediger, Douglas Ken-
nedy, Will IVIicClinchey, and a jnuinr
team under the management of An-
drew Steep with the following in
training: :Stewart 'Cook, Lorne
Brown, Whitney • Carter, Doug,
Matheson, Eddie Elliott, Gerald
Holmes, Harold Gibbs, Ken. Pick-
ett, W. Biggart, Will Draper, Jim
Doherty, Elwood Campbell, Norman
Livermore,. Grant Rath, Frank Ke-
nyon, Clayton Dixon, Doug. Ken-
nedy; Cal. Streets.
The boys have begun some pre-
liminary training so as to be in
form when the freeze-up comes.
AMONG THE CHURCHES
Presbyterian Church
Morning sermon subject: "An
Apostolic .Church.1" Evening: "A
Humbled General."
'Sunday school at ten am.
St, Paul's Church
At the morning service next squn-
day there will be dedicated three
gifts which com"lete the furnishing
of the chancel. il'he evening service
will be at the usual hour.
Wesley -Willis United {Church
Next Sunday the minister will
preach on the; following subjects:.
Morning; "Christ Crucified." Even-
ing: "The Gospel of the Incomplete."
The young Peoplea' Society will
held its' regular meeting on Mon-
day at 8 o'clock.
The Girls' Club will meet at the
home of Mrs. C. E. Elliott this
Thursday evening, at 8 o'clock.
Ontario Street United Giulia
Minister's morning subject: "He
led them out that He may lead'thern
in." Evening: "What do you say to
yoUrself ?"
The Men's Choir from Turner's
church will assist this choir with
special selections at the evening. ser-
vice,
A. very cordial 'welcome to all
services.
The Young Peoples' League, forty
strong, went to Brucefield on lVfon-
day evening to support two of their'
number, 8tiss Eleanor McInnes, who
spoke , on "Friendship," and
Reg., Cook, who spoke on "Why we
should go to Church," in the Pres-
bytery Oratorical Contest. The a-
wards went to the Brucelield team.
The final Presbytery Oratorical con-
test of this Persbytery Will be held
lit this church on December 1st,
The Autumn thankoffering meet-
ing of the Women's Missionary So-
ciety was held on Tuesday after.
noon. Mrs. (Rev.) Torster• of Lon-
desboro was the guest speaker.
There was a large attendance and
the Thank -offering of $102.0.0 was
larger than last year.
The Vir,elsh, singers were greeted
with a fair 'sized audience ,last
Thursday night. The artists were
very fine and their offerings were
enjoyed by all. Mr. NV:name. who
was a survivor of the Lusitania,
told a remarkable story of eourage
and heroism and rescue,
A. CREDITABLE „PERFORMANCE CHOIR HOLDS. ANNUAL FEAST
The Boys' Band, put ' on in the The choir . of Ontario Street
town hall by neerly, sixty' Stratford chureh held their annua1. fowl sup
boys last Friday evening'brdught, out per on Friday evening, November
a fair number of boys, gilds and 14th, when the members enjoyed a
their parents. The prograirfwas a social hour with their genial leader
very creditable' one, the boys aquit- and his wife, Mx. and Mrs. Gibbings.
ting themselves well. ?rhe program, During the eVening, Misess Ruth
which was free, was presented by and Carol Evans were presented with
Meisrs. Beadle and Waft off Strat- -book ends as slight tokens of their
ford, who intend organizing e band . faithful ,help to the' choir,
.
in ,Clinton. • • .
HAD GOOD TIME
DEATH OF R lVfARSHALI/ I "l , A. ,
D aA
M 3. , ,Sutter and his in-
• The death occurred at ht home stalling team, consisting of Dr,
in 'William street on ,Sattirday. morn- Thompson, S. L. Heard, H. Lawson,
ing last after a compithtivelir'short N. Morgan, C. Draper and W;
illness of Robert Mar....shall„ in -his Sohnson, . visited Dungannon 1.0.0.
64th. year. F. lodge. on Thursday evening • and
Mr. Marshall had been it citizen of . installed their officers for the year.
Clinton for about tubiits(,:fiyeI years, ..The Clinton. men • report a very
tinning here from Kingston,O He, pleasant 'evening spent with their
had until four.or five ..yeas ago run Dungannon brethren.
the tobacco shop arid pool •roonr,''.
selling out to 1V1r, Mitehell, 'He was • STAGRD A LITTLE SHOW
a quiet, unassuming man and was Those•responsible for the play
well liked. He is survived by his .."Aunt Lucia," which is being put on
wife and one son, Robert, also- by in the town hall tonight and to -
three' sisters,and two brothers, MS., morrow evdning, put on a little show
Baker, Toronto; IVIrs. lVfiller, King- stunt on Saturday evening. Several
.stort,Krs. Hart, Saginaw, Mich.; dressed in costume, and with a decor -
Archibald Marshall, 'Ottawa and Ed- ated truck, gave a little parade and
ward Marshall, Nova Scotia. some street dances, much to the de -
A private service -was held at light of the younger portion of the
the residence on Monday afternoon population ind the amusement of the
conducted by the Rev. L., C. Hai'ri-Saturday evening crowds. They also
son, and later the remains were tak- took a run down to Seaforth.
an to Kingston, where they were
laid to rest in Cataraqui Cemetery H. AND S. CLUB MEETS
on Tuesday afternoon. The Rome and School Club met
CANADIANS WELL RECEIVED in the Public School on Tuesday ev-
ening, Mrs. Jenkins, the president, in
ivrr, Bert Cutt, who is known to the chair. Nhere was a large at -
many in Clinton, who is with the • tendance and an interesting pro -
Brantford choir in its tour to the grain was given.
British Isles, writes borne most en- A discussion took place op.the ad-
thusiastically about the reception of visibility of having a school' nurse
the Canadian singers. In Edinburgh but the matter was,, left over for
lie 'described the audience as "so en- further consideration. Mrs. A. T.
husiastie and marvellous to sing to," Cooper gave a very interesting ad-
dress on her trip to Europe last
sunirner, giving very vivid descrip-
tions of many interesting historical
building's and places.
Miss Fraser contributed two
charming solos during the evening.
accompanying herself on the guitar.
LITTLE LOCALS
and at the door Mr. Cutt, who was
one of the soleists, was met by many
who wished him to autograph their
programs. "I felt like a celebrity
and got the thrill of my life." he
said. The members of the Canadian
organisation were given a civic re-
ception in all the Scottish cities they
visited and entertained by famous
musical organizations. At Blackpool
England, Mr, Cutt says: "We could
hardly begin for the applause, every
face seemed so inte,rested. But you
could hear a pin drop while we were
singing. And at the close the aud-
ience joined bands and sang, 'Auld
Lang Syne,' as I've never heard it
sung before,"
A GOOD CONCERT
That the people of Clinton and
vicinity have a very keen apprecia-
tion of good music was evidenced in
the large audience that listened with
rapt attention to the program ren-
dered by the Choir of the Presbyter-
ian 'church and assisting artists last
Friday evening in the church
torium. The program consisted of
part songs by the choir, the male
quartette: Messrs. A. Mitchell, W.
Mitch, F. Illtitch and Geo. Roberton;
piano, and organ duets: Miss E. M.
Snider and Mr. A. W. Anderton;
pi -
Otto solos: Miss Sara Cole- of Strat-
ford; violin solos: Miss Greta Lam-
mie, A.T.C.M., of Hensall; reader: GODERICII TOWNSHIP
Miss V01% Hudson, Seaforth and also
vocal solos contributed by Mrs. C. E. A very pleasant evening was spent
Deegan Clinton; and M. Harvey Ma- by the congregation of St. James'
son, Blyth and all were well and Church, Middleton, at the home of
sympathetically rendered. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Cook on Wednes-
Judging by the very hearty ap- day evening of last week, when about
plause and insistent demliral for en- sixty gathered together to spend a
cores, to which the artists generously social thne with their daughter, Miss
responded, the audience was well Mary Cook, organist of the church.
pleased with every number. To Miss In recognition of her faithful ser -
E. M. Snider, A.T.C.M., organist of vices they presented her with a well
the church, must be given' a very filled purse, Mr. Bert Rowden mak-
large share of the credit for the Mg the presentation and the Rev.
well-balanced and excellently render- Mr. Paull, retcor of the church, read
ed program, the following address:
I "Miss Mary Cnok, organist of St.
USEFUL LIFE ENDED James' churth:—Pfhe 'Members of
Dr. Thomas L. Gray, who pasesd the congregation of St. James'
away a his home ln St. Thomas on church have crane together in your
Wednesday of last week, was very home this evening to 'have a social
well known in Clinton, having at- and happy time tog•ether. But they
tended Collegiate bere and having had a further purpose and that was
visited here from time to time since. to express to you their appreciation
He was a son of the late Rev. of the services you have so
John Gray, a Baptist minister once well rendered as . organist for
stationed in Clinton; but his father some time past. They sincerely hope
had gone on before his Collegiate you will be able to continue to per -
education was completed and be re- form this very necessary and impor-
niained for a time, He was a 'class taut work in this parish and they ask.
inate of Mr. R, E. IVfanning, who re, •• you to accept. this token of apprecia-
ceived a letter front another class- tion.—F. H. Paull, rector."
mate, Rev, Austin L. Budge, Ragas- Miss Cook was taken completely by
on Monday telling him about surprise and replied in a very fitting'
the funeral, which—he had attended. manner. Lunch was served and
Mr. Budge had met 'Dr. Grey in dancing indulged in until the "wee
Winnipeg in the sunimer, when the ma' hours" of the Morning. '
Grays made a little dinner to bring Trinity Parish A.Y.P.A. met in
three old friends, ministers, togetlia• the basement of St. James' church,
er. On this occasion Dr. Gray had Middleton, on 'Friday 'evening. Af-
said to the ministers: "You will soon ter the devotional exercises a very
be retiring." Then laughed and said inspirional talk was given ,by Rev.
"Why I, am busier, than ever --just 1VIr. Paull on the objectives which
beginning." the A.Y.P.A, should have in which
"He gave advice about health," he emphasized that in order to make
said Mg. Budge, "to a multitude ,of it prosper it should have a' four -
patients, but never thought of hiin-' fold plan, "Worship, Work, Fellow-,
self; he turnetLX-Rays an every or ship and Edification." • .
gan of human bodiea but never look A very instructive and interesting
ed at his own teeth." His death was report was given . by Miss Lucy,
0° result •of infeetie,n front 'decay ,
. to 'Annual Conference of the Do -
ed Woods, who Was sent as a delegate
t
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.11Irs. F. A. Fines has changed her
at-home day to the fourth Friday in
each month.
Do not fail to see the advertising
of our local merchants. They offer
you some excellent values. '
Mr. Howard )3rundson is moving to
Clinton from Blyth and has rented
Mr. Solute' house in Joseph street,
The W.C.T.1.1. will meet on Fridayafternoon,
afternoon, Nov. 21st, at the hour of
three -nicloelt, at the home of Mrs. C.
J. Wallis,
Mr. Nelson 11111, whose hardware
store and contents at Auburn were
destroyed by fire on Friday morn-
ing, is a nephew of Mr. II. Ball, Mrs.
C. Lovett and Mrs. W. Shepherd of
Clinton.
The Clinton•fire company arc.wer-
ed a call to Bayfield on Wiednesclay
night of last week. The building, a
frame barn, was almost destroyed,
however, before they could get there.
eeth.
A useful mat who probably gave minion which met at Lem.
,
himself too completely to his work -don. lll'any helpful suggestions and
and did not guard hie own health.' splendid ideas were brought home to
Dr. Gray died before his time. and the raeinbers. • "
while there seemed plenty of, work The present A.Y.P.A. rnenihers
Grity was in. Clinton about isiWdeere betvidegvotihitienttehetwotoh' egrrobtliupes.whotie
for him to do,
month ago and called on 1Vfr. Man- • Carl Diehl, the leader for -the fernr,
ning and other friends here: He al,-,..sW1
so 'visited here duritg Oid. Ilonlei•;:latteitt•ct A .•3&llue aOII Wihtte 052-04.s-;
Week in 1925, He had a' large' Twee, ••0,1011 was ...rnitrigeti' ito last t'he
Mee in St. Thomas 'and his repute- time year, 'Points being giveneach
tion was international. At the time side for new members, .program.„
of Ilia death he had an invitation ' punctuality; 'regularity, etc, ,, The•
to deliver an addreSe before ,a maedi lasing aide at the end of the year
cal orRenizatien in. Denver, Col, will supply a treat for thel,witmers.
' 'The rest of the evening was spent
in• community singing and .games.
PJhe next meeting will be held on
November 28th in the same Place,
Council Meeting:—Council met in
Holmesville on Illenday last. . MITI.
utes of last meeting rea± and. adopt-
ed.
S. It. MaMatit presented a elaini
for 'damage to his motor truck, this
Was left over for further investiga-
tion. •
Mr. D. Glidden, Sr., re -appointed
Moot Attendance. Officer for the
coming year.
The Collector was, instructed to
continue the levy 1± any taxes should
remain unpaid after Dec. 15th, when
an additional. 5 percent. will be ad-
ded. ' This being the last Meeting of
the year business was of a paying
up nature and the following accounts
were ordered paid:
Bank of IVIontreal, account of Bry-
done Est., ,$8.45; 'Municipal. World,
Supplies, $83•87; Reeva and Conn-,
cillors'services 'at ,Board, $150.00;
R. 0. Thompson, clerk, $150.00:
Postage and supplies, 88.74; Howard
Sturdy, Collector, salary, '$105.00;
Jas. Ferguson, error in asesssment.
$13,72; Board of Health, services,
$112.00; 1r. 1, Salkehl, Treasurer,
salary, $110.00; 3. Mulholland, hall
rent, $65.00; T. R. Patterson, C.E„
survey re Lowden, $20.00; J. Reid,
It'orrance. School. Fair prize deficit,
$22.20; Ed. Grigg, error in' dog tax,
$2.00; D. Glidden, weed inspector,
$35.00; D.' Glidden -school attendance
officer, M00; 3. R. Middletomex-
nenses re legal advice, $800; T.
Powell, expenses re legal advice,
$3.00; Supt. pay voucher No. 11,
$1381.50.
Council then adjourned to meet on
the second Monday in January as
per Statute at 11 o'clock min.
Owing to an amendment in the
1980 Statutes, nominations for 1031
will he on Friday, Nov. 2/st, at 1
o'clock p.m.—.11,. G. Thompson, Clerk
On Wednesday evenine of last
week the neighbors and friends of
Or. R. E. Colclough of the, 11th, to
the number of about forty, gathered
at his home to celebrate his birth -
Ay. Mr. Colclough was completely
taken by surplice, although some of
the members of the family had in
inkling of what was afoot. But all
were made heartily welcome and a
very enjoyable, evening was spent
in music and dancing. etc. The
ladies of the company bad Prepared
dainty refreshments, which were
also enjoyed.
John R. Thomnson, son of Mr. and
Mrs. 1terry 3, Thompson of the 16th,
has been awarded the Sara Edna
Peterson scholarship for study in
Huron College, aceording to an en-
nouncement made Monday night. Mr.
Thompson, who is already registered
at Huron College, was chosen for
his work at the University of Wes-
tern Ontario, as well as standing
obtained in various theological sub-
jects,
BAYFIELD
b.rr. and Mrs: F. A. Edwards re-;
turned home on Monday evening,,
Mr. Ethvards has spent the. peat •
month visiting friends in Lobo, Lon-
don, Kitchener and Waterloo. Mrs,
Edwards joined him in Waterloo two
weeks ago.
Mr. and Mrs. W. Speed and smell
son, Willie, returned to their home
in Detroit on Friday last after hav-
ing spent a week with Mrs, Speed's
parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. MeClin-
chey.
Mrs. Ada Reid of Stanley town-
ship, Is visiting Miss E. Cameron.
A social evening will be held in,
the town hall, Bayfield, on Tuesday
evening, November 25, far the mem-
bers of the congregations of Trin-
ity Church, Bayfield, St. James
Church, Middleton, St John's Church
Varna, and the A.Y.P.A. Progres-
sive games will commence at half -
past eight sharp,
Mr. and Mrs. A. Sturgeon of
London spent the week -end with the
latter's parents, Mr. and Mts., S.
KiPI:.r.
lVIand Mrs, S. L. Dixon, Miss
Carrie Dixon and Misses C. and II.
Drew of London were the guests of
•Rev. and Mrs. F. 1•1.- Paull on Sun-
day,
Mrs. .George Little returned home
on Saturday after having spent a
week with her mother in Goderich.
M'r. and Mrs. II. Baker returned
to London on Thursday of last week
after having spent a couple of days
with the former's parents, Mr. and
Mrs. T. W. Baker.
The men of the •Presbyterian con-
gregation are busy cleaning un and
hauling gravel to the corner lot on
Main street which they have re-
cently purchased froni the estate of
the late Thos. King, preparatory to
building a church in the spring an
the site wheib the King residerwe
and bakeshop stood before it was
destroyed in 'the. big' fire eight year,
ago.
,Messrs. 3, • Richardson and Jas.
Reid motored. to Wyoming on Wed-
nesday of last week to attend the
funeral of the fonmer'S..brother-in-
law, the late Mr.'Anderson.
• Misses Martha Rathwell and Ra-
chael Tailor returned home last
week after having visited in Wind-
sor.
Mrs, M, Ferguson is visiting• her
sister in, Seafonth this week.
Mrs: Met end ''and little snno Don -
aid, illxs. M. Elliott and Leslie Elliott
returned ho se on Tuesciar after has-
ine• anent the week end in Detroit. •
Mliggl:Pdaude. McGregor returned
Inane on Sundav after having visit-
ed •Fiqentis in Stratford for a week,
Mikaes NI., and L. Reid ettoempan-
led Mr. and Mirs. Frank Weeks .to
11inler,on,-Wedeesday of last week
r '
THE HQ.1111E PAPER'
where they spent' the day with
riC"iticizsns of the village were awak-
ened on• WednesdaY d last week
shortly after eleven • o'clock by cries
of fire and those who; have tele-
phones by the fire ring, It was
found that Win. Ferguson's barn Was
•ablaze„The fire was discovered by
Jack Toms and had gained such,
headway when it was discovered that
it was impossible to save any of the
contents. E. R. Weston,. who is the
tenant, lost his new Essex Sedan and
a quantity of Watkins supplies for
which he was agent, both of which .
were insured. He had driven the car
into the barn about forty-five min-
utes •before when he returned from
Goderich and everything was alright
then. He is at a loss to account for
.the origin of the fire; it may have
been from the 'day but he thinks it
hardly' likely as it was in goo tl run-
ning order. Those who were early
on the scene worked hard to save
the. residence:which was quite close
to the barn and also the Churchwarci
cottage across the street where the
wind was carrying sparks and burn-
ing pieces of shingles. ?The Clinton,
Fire Brigade answered to-; a call for
help but .the worst was over before'
they Could get here a8 it was an old
frame barn and went quickly. Fur-
niture and dishes belonging to Win.
Ferguson which were stored in the
barn were also destroyed, His loss
was partly covered by insurance.
The District Sunday School Con-
vention will be held on Friday af-
ternoori and evening in•St. Andrew's
United Church. The Ladies' Aid is
nrenaring tea for the delegates and'
rt is expected that there will be a•
large number present,
BRUCEFIELD
The engagement is announced of'
Edna Louise, only daughter 'of Mr.
and Mrs. Samuel Thompson, l3ruce-
field, to Mr. Lorne Douglas Man -
5011, son of the late Mr. Sohn A.
Manson, Zurich. The marriage will
' take place quietly the latter part of
November.
Mise Emma McDonald has been
engaged as a teacher in Goderich
Public school, Victoria street, and
has commenced teaching.
Mrs. A. Jamison returned home
this week after spending a week
visiting friends in Toronto.
Mrs. 3. Ketehen of Drayton vis-
ited friends in the village and vi-
cinity this week.
The many friends of Mr. Wm.
Rattenbury, who had his leg brolten-
a few months ago, will be glad to
hear that he is now able to sit ule
again.
.....•••••••.•••••IMON
'AUBURN
Mr. and Mrs. S. S. Washington
spent the week -end with ide. and
Mrs. IL Cameron of ,Guelph,
Rev, Mr. Scobie of Belgrave and
Rev. Dr. Mortimore will change pul-
pits on Sunday next. Bah will
speak on Missions.
Next Tuesday evening the Y.P.S.
of Knox United ehurch will be in
charge of the social vice president,
and a progressive erockinole party
will be held. Everyone is welcome.
One of the most disastrous fires
in recent years in this village oc-
curred on Friday morning about 2
e'clock, when the hardware store
of Mr. Nelson Hill took fire. The
fire had made such headway when
first discovered that despite the ef-
forts of the Auburn brigade, noth-
ing could save it. The BIYth and
Goderich fire brigades were sum-
moned and' did splendid work in
saving Dr. Weir's house, which was
very close to the store,
The stable of Mr. Edgar Lawson
WaS else burned to the ground be.
sides much damage being done to
the Bank of Commerce, more par-
ticularly to the upper flat where
Mr. and Mrs, Rice, manager and his
wife, lived.
The cause of the fire is unknovit.
The fire was so far advanced when
noticed that Mr, Hill could not get
into the store to save anything. ,The
total loss will be $10,000, partly.
covered by insurance.
On Friday morning the fire en
ginewas brought over from Blyth
and used in filling the water tanks
again,
,Mr. and 1VIrs. Rice have moved in-
to Dir. J. hiedd's house for the pre-
sent, while thebank is being refin-
ished.
Dr. Weir is having his office re-
paired this week.
VARNA
Mrs, Jno. Reid of Bayfield is
spending a few days in the village.
Quite a number attended the
fowl suppen 'in Hensall on Tuesday
evening.
:On lVfonatiy 'evening a number of
young people fromA.uburn uresent-
ed Mr, and Mrs. G: H. Beatty with
a kitchen shower.
We are glad to hear that ' 1Virs,
Lloyd Keys is home again. We hope
she is feeling much better,
We are glad to hear Mrs. E. II.
Epps is feeling tuna better.
lqr. and Mrs. Wilmer Reid and
babe spent Sunday in Goderith.
BAYFIELD ROAD
1Vir. ana Atm Will Drewery of
Warkworth; Ont, visited at the
home of the former's 'uncle, Mr, and
Mrs. Geo, Holland, cm Sunday last,
Mr. and Mrs. IL' S. Walker of •
London visited at the home of the ••
later!s brother, Mr: and Mrs: Geo.
Hollgnd on Sunday last.