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The Clinton News Record, 1928-10-11, Page 4IURSDAX, OCTOBER 11;ameaseteassul1925 iiiiiimer mar THE CLINTON-NEWS RECORD COODPE 'S STORE NEWS Barfield Mks , lvl Ross and Mrs. II Cobb motored :frons Toront on•,Tu sday {o spend a few days at the :Cornier's cot- tag e, and Ma s. Roy Smith and visiting t l oriner s 1VI nd Mrs Richard Smith Mr. John ,D. Woodo, wio Goderich Township Mrs. Linfoot rturns to her home in. London today after a visit with her cousin, Mas R. Pearson. The offices and directors of the: FALL HOUSE CLEANING Mn. Holmesvillc Cheese and Butter Co mei diughtei ale 1 at the home of one o1 their members, t parents, Ii T. R Jenkins, on Wednesday-ev- 1 nay bcen ening of last wee'. and, in view of his out 'West at Saskatoon; and Mrs. recent marriage, the -president of tiro Woods, who visited her brother, Mr, Company, _Mr, ;W. iL Lobb, made a JUS . Blair in Goderich township dur- neat little speech, congratulating 1 r.' ing her husband's absence, returned to their . home in the ,village the be- ginning : of the week . Captain Jackson of the Church Ar - lily preached a ver•ti able and, eloqueii sermon on tiro -occasion of the Ilar- vest Thanksgiving Service in Trinity church last, Sunday. IIis, text was, Psahn-19 1: "The heavens declare the 'glory of• God; and the ' fnmanent sheweth -his handiwork." - Ile began by noting the increasing ::popularity of this service and s`earched for the reason. He'did not think the reason was because of 'the -added attractions, • such a2:special music, special preach- er, decorations—all reasons which are sometimes given—but ratifier. because of a sincere desire to give thanks. and man's realization . of :,his depen- dence upon God. He stated that in al! growth and construction, there is ATTON first .of all gentleness, quietness. You CLI g cannot .see growth—it is too geutlr; but soon maturity is reached. All profitable growth is quiiet; destruc- tion is noisy. 1 The growth in us to- ward noble things is slow ' and gentle, but no less sure. In'the growth of a 5hexlocl-flan jjin plant there is. sacrifice. ' "Except a rain of wheat fall •in the. ground an l g die it abidetlt alone." •But from tlig dead seed there springs up a new life, The law ,of life is a law of • I' R4ay Mean New `a1• Paper and eWW t: �� indow Shades } We can Supply Tour -.Needs A. T. COOPER., "THE. STORE WITII A STOCK" clintpri'� 1wa s gat Yanr Ser Pianos How Ab+'ut : Your- self � Treating self to a PIANO . C. L a1 n I strument!?'Re resentative usac -;i Clinton 273, .. .' . Bog 1i 3 or:P.hone ieseeeeeeases 1 Eggs flfry Cream WE RECOGNIZE QUALITY and DISTRIBUTE: THE ,CASH ACCORDINGLY at CLINTON CREAMERY, CLINTON PHONE 145 SEAFORTH 'BRANCH, SEAFORTH PHONE 162 CLINTON BRANCH, CLINTON, ONTARIO PHONE 190 Gunn, Langlois & Co., - Limited HEAD OFFICE MONTREAL, QUE. ' sacrifice. Life isnot produced with- out sacrifice and cannot be main- and Mrs. Jenkins and expressing the good wishes of the company for their happiness and .prosperity„ and asked' them to accept as a little token ot. goodwill from the officers and direc- tors of the Company, a pretty fernery, 1VIr. Showers, . buttermaker, and his bride were also in the companyand. they, too, came in for some congratula•' tions and were.preseirted with an easy chair. Mr, Jenkins and Mr. Shower replied in fitting manner to the good wishes expressed by their friends, thanking thein for the gifts presented -and the whole company enjoyed a hap ,py social evening together, Mr. and Mrs. James Simpson and children of Hamilton spentthe week- end with the lady's parents, Mr. and Mrs. James A. Miller of the Huron road., The home of Mr. and Mrs. W.°Pick, ett of the 14th was completely de- stroyed by :Eire on Monday at noon, the family and neighbors saving what could be taken out before the fire -got too great a start. The family were sitting at dinner when sone neigh - 'Dors noticed the fire and an immed- iate 'alarm was sounded. But the fire could not be controlled, and an ef- fort was made to save whatever could. be saved from the ouliding./It is, thought that; perhaps a spark .from a threshing engine may have caught in thereof -as.the machine had just been removed from the placeand passed the house on the way out. The lossis heavy and, at this time of the year, S very serious and inconvenient. Anniversary services 'will be held at Grace United church, Porter's'Hill,_ on Sunday, Oct. 21st at 11 a.nl. and, 7.30 p.m. Rev. Janes A.. Gale, B.A. of Burns United church, Sarnia, will be 'the preacher, both morning and evening. There will be special music' •giv-eri by assisting choirs,• duets and quartettes— A•"special freewill Thankoffe-rkng is asked•'for; as there be no enter- tainment following bn the vreek night! A cordial invitation is extended to every 'one; tained without sacrifice. We must, realize how utterly dependent upon God' we are. We cannot produce growth in the seed we sow. The soil must be fertile and Go"d must give the sunshine and rain. The speaker had heard one farmer say that it- was a good crop and another say that the crop was not .good. The astonishing thing is all men live—God provides for all our needs: From all this we learn •of -tire love. of God. Ire gives •us• all we 'need in life, for which we are. bound to give thanks. But chiefly is God's love shown .in- the- •secrifice'of• Jesus - Christ to give us .eternal •life. -- The ehurch,was•appropriately:and- tastefully decorated with fruits -ve- getables, grain and flowers, etc. The choir sang an anthem "Praise the Lord" and was assisted by members of the choir of St. John's church. Varna. Altogether the service, was of a very- joyful and inspiring nature which makes it one to be remembered by those present. Miss Maude Stirling has resigned her position as Superintendent of the General and Marine Hospital, Owen Sound, and has come to spend the win - ten; with her motiier, who is not in good health. Miss J. B. Rankin left on Wednes- day for her home in Mount Pleasant Mich., after having spent the season et their summer cottage. Miss C. P Rankin, who was also here for the ,season, returned to their home last nsonth. and -Mrs. Robt. Delgaty spent' n' few days with their grandchildren,. Keith and Gordon Westlake, in Stan- ley township, while their parents, Mr. end Mrs• Thos, Westlake accompan- find by Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Talbot, took motor trio to London, St. Thomas end Nnannra I alls. They retur ne d- home on Tuesday. Mr, and Mrs. H. A. Lawson and family of Stratford were ; at then cottage over the week -end. (More Bayfield on page 5) n Lord'e:prayer during the opening ex- 1L.OI1de3b19C0 ercises. A paper was given by Mrs Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Ainslie, who R. Townsend, Readings were given have been visiting Mrs. Ainslie's sus- by Mrs. Brundson and Mrs.R. Wells, tens, Mrs. Sisley and Mrs. Tamblyn for the last three weeks, left early in the week to visit friends in Sea - forth and St. Marys before returning to their home in Leamington. Mrs. (Rev. Dr.) Medd of Welland visited her sisters here last week. Mr. and Mrs. Will Tamblyn of Toronto spent the week -end with Mr. Tamblyn's mother, Last Monday Mr. H. Lyon received word of the death of his cousin, Miss Bessie Gatley of Mount Forest. The funeral service was held on Wednes- day. 'Miss Catley was well known here in the village, as she visited quite often with her cousin, Miss Esther Lyon. What makes the oc- casion more sad is the feet that her only: sister, Mrs, G, Davidson, died the following Saturday, quitesudden- ly and was buried Monday. Mrs. Davidson was the wife of George Davidson, hardware rnrchant of Woodstock. Mr. Swanson and daughter of Lon- ' elon visited Mrs. Janes • Campbell Saturday.. Mo. Harry Lyon had the telephone installed in his home last week. Mise Bertha Brogdon of London' visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Brogdon, over Sunday. Nur. William E. Moore of Perth and his bride are guests of his cousin, Mos. James McCool. Mr. and Mrs. E. Reynolds of the vicinity of Adelaide visited at the parsonage -here one day last week. The Young People's Rally Service •was held in the United' church here 'last Sunday evening. There -was •a good turn out of both young and older people and all seemed to :en- joy en - ,7y 'o the service very much. The spec- ial feature 'of the service was an ad- dress by Mrs, (Rev.) Weir of Blyth. Mrs. Weir's splendid address was. -very much appreciated. Next Sunday Rev. Duncan. Guest of the. Ethel circuit will have charge of the serveies on this circuit as Rev. Mr. Johnson will be taking the anniversary services at the ..Union church on the. Ethel charge that. ay. M. and Mrs. Ni lton Hooper o.f near St. Marys spent Sunday with the latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. Ris- ley. The monthly g .. hl meeting of the Women, Institute was held in -the Community hall on r Thursday, Oct. 4th, with the president in the chair, sevently-five being in attendance. Mrs. Brundson lead hi prayer, Aire, Hall led in the Roil Call was responded to by "jokes.' Misses Jean - Holtzhauer and Lillie Garrett sang a duet and the program was 'concludedby singing "God Save the King," when all 'repaired to the basement where an excellent lunch was served by Mis. B, Nott, Mrs. J. Radford, Mre. D. Ewan, Mrs. W. Mountain, Mrs Mains, "Mrs. F. Little, Miss L. Mains. " Millen Township Miss Alpha Potter of Blyth spent the .week -end as the guest of Misses Margaret and Lillian Adams. / A quiet wedding took place at Knox church manse, Londesboro, on Thurs- day, October 4th, when Olive Mae, eldest daughter of Mi. and Mrs. Chas. Josling, was united in marriage to Leslie'GeorgBall, ge only son of Mi. and lairs. George H. Ball, all of Hal- lett. The Rev, James Abery officia- ted: - The bride wore a becoming dress of blonde romaine crepe with lace trim- mings, with riminings,'with hose and shoes to match, and wove the groom's gift, a string of pearls. She was attended by her sis- ter, Miss. Ida Josling, the groom being supported by his cousin, Mr. Norman Wright; The bridegroom's- gift to • the bridesmaid was an amethyst set bar. pin and to'. the best, reran gold cuff links. After the ceremony the bridal par- ty motord to the home of the bride's aunt, Mrs. T. J. 'Monaghan, where the wedding dinner was served. Later Mr, and Mrs. Ball left for a honey- moon trip to Detroit_, the bride eon - nine a green jersey cloth dress, co- coa suedine coat and• other accessor- ies to match. On their return they will reside in Londesboro. Report of S. S. No. 10 for the month of September. Jr, 4th—Donald Sprung, Gordon Johnston. Sr. 3rd—Dorothy Vodden._ Jr. 3rd—Leonard Yungblutt, Char- lie Machan. Sr. and—Stanley Yungblutt, Sr. let -Ruth Vodden,` Beth Govier, Florence, Yurigblutt, Pearl Johnston, Eleanor Sprung, Eddie IIunking.' Pruner—Rhoda Govier, Joe, I-Iurn- king, Jack Sprung. No. ,on roll, 15, average attendance, 14, —E, Arnett, teacher, ammsnmeowarzenerizr DOMINION OF A A. D A REFUNDING LOAN BONDS JL MATURING 15th OCTOBER, 1928 THE BANK OF MONTREAL, at all of its 'Branches in Canada, ' will accept the above bonds for redemption at' maturity. For the convenience of owners of the bonds, the Bank of Montreal will accept the make payment either issuing 15th -and will by '-bonds at any time prior to Octoberp Y a cheque or by placing the amount to the owner's credit in the books of the Bank, as may be desired: .?a J Huron Presbyterial Society will hold their Conference at Auburn- on Wed- nesday, October 17, Mrs.: G. M. Ross of 'Henan -China and Miss A. M. Ren- nie, President of the London. Confer- ence branch`willi5e'the speakers. Mr, and lifts.- Win., Hill of Goderich called on Mrs. M. Hill on Monday, who is under the doctor's care. Iier manyfriends hope to see her about shortly. Miss E, Washington and Mrs. Jno. Purvis of Goderich' called on friends - here one day ;this 'week. Mr. and Mss. Clayton Ladd and Mr. and Mrs. Harty Beadle of Detroit spent the week -end at their respective homes here. Council niet in Holmesville on Aion- day, October 1st, all present except No. Middleton, he being in the West on business. A resolution from the Owen Sound -Board of Trade favoring'the Province taking over the Blue Water Highway as''a provincial road; the council en. dorsed the resolution and the clerk wan instructed to forward the same to their Secretary. Mr. Cook, representing the Sawyer - Massey Co., was present and invited the council to Kitchener district when they would demonstrate a power grad- er, scarifier, road maintainer machine. The council accepted the invitation for Wednesday of the following week. The clerk produced the completed tax roll which was given to Mr. How- ard Sturdy to proceed to collect the $37094,17 upon it. By-law No. 8 to hold Nomination on Monday, Nov. 26th and the election on Monday, Dec. 3rd, was passed. Thls is one month earlier than formerly giving the electors better weather tr, go to the polls. ere order - vi • Tho following accounts w ed paid: R. Porter. sheep claim, $35.00; Leslie Cox, sheep claim, $15.00; Jas. Harrison, sheep claim, $61.•00; G. W. Sturdy,' valuing sheep, $14.00; Supt. pay voucher No. 9, $465.67. Council then adjourned to aneet on Monday, Nov. 5th; at 1.30 p.m. R. G. Thompson, Clerk. The following is the report of S. S. No. -9, for the month of Septeniber, The names ere in order of merit. These marked with an asterisk: were absent for one or more exams: Sr. 4th—Evelyn Wise, 51; Jack Gil- bert, 53. Jr. 4th :Albert Pearson, 82; Will Grigg, 55. Sr, 3rd—Eldon Yeo, 80; Reginald Miller, 61, Sr, 2nd --Donald Harris, 86; Violet Cole, 81; Eugene Cole, 77; Muriel 3111- ' -ler, GO. Jr. 2nd—Howard McCullough, 92; Ewin McCullough, 59. Jr. lst—Daphne Cplclough, 81; Ber- nice Grigg, 59. Jr. Primer :Donald Colclough. The best speller for the month was Evelyn Wise. Number of pupils on the roll, 15, average attendance for the month, 13.1. =Mayne Pridhatn teacher. T. uckersmith Township The following is the school report of S.S. No. 6, for September: So, 5th -Evelyn. Nott, 79; Isabel Ashton, 74. - Jr. 4th—Warren Whitmore, '76; Fletcher Whitmore, 26 (equal); Ray- mond Townsend, 63. Sr. 3rd—Sarah Whitmore, 87; Pearl Hugill, 87,' (equal); Harold Huai, 83. Jr, &el Myrtle Ashton, 78; Hazel Ashton, 71; Leola Nott, 63; ,Verna Hugill, 61. Sr. 2nd—Arnold Hugill, '79; Flor ence Whitmore, 77; Velma Ashton, 69.'. Jr, fist—Wesley H'ugill, 77; Iona Hugill, (ab). Jr. Primer—Iaenneth Terryberry, May, Hugill. Those Who had the least mistakes in spelling in each class were: Evelyn Nott, Raymond Townsend, Sarah Whitmore, Hazel Ashton, Arnold He- gill,- Velma Ashton, (equal.)-.-eEdna M. Jamieson, teacher. ' Rev, Mr, W. B. Hawkins preached his farewell sermon in the Anglican church on Sunday' morning last. Mr. Hawkins will be much missed in the community. He goes to Forest to take up the work there. His many friends wish he and his family every -success. Rev. W. R. Alp goes to Centralia -next .Sunday to conduct anniversary services there. Rev. F. Irwin will preach•here. The W. 31. S. of Knox United church are holding their regular monthly meeting today, Thursday. '• Sunday, Sept. 23rd, marked .> the sixtieth anniversary of the Auburn Baptist church, .arid the' oceai0i't 'was suitably observed. At the afternoon service a large and attentive audience greeted Rev. T. W. Charlesworth of London, who referred to his pastorate here, when the old church was re- placed by the new brick build- ing in Auburn, where the congrega- tion have sinceworshipped. h i ors pP ed. F or his subject he chose the Prophet Daniel, portraying his character in youth, manhood and age, calling on men of today for the same noble stand and the same bravery to carry out their convictions and uphold the Lord of Glory, In the evening every pew was again filled, when the pastor, Rev. R. B. Graeie, 'gave a stirring address on the "Glorious Mystery," Conversion, Receiving of the Holy Spirit and the great and final change to -a Heavenly body. meat was' seamless' except seroes the shoulder. This is arranged over the head for night when watching flocks of sheep by. night. The costume was most picturesque. Anniversary services were held at Leeburn on Sunday, CANADA IN GOOD POSITION The price of food in Canada has increased' 44 per cent since before the war; in the United- States, 52 per cent; in Great Britain, 57 per cent.• The cost of living, which includes foods,' fuel, clothing, rent and 'sun- dries, has inereased 51 per cent. in Canada, '70 per cent. in the United ',States, and 65 per cent. in Great Peet - sines. tics are for June of Those. statistics the present year,. the latesiimonte for which comparable figures, are obtainable: In Canada - there was a slight increase in food prices in July and August but living costs. as a ' whole advanced -only one point. Since- 1921 the yearly 'average cost of living in Canada has never been more than 53 per cent higher than the .pre-war figures. in the United States it has eanged from 70 to '78 per cent. In' Britain it ranged. from 81 down to 70 per cent. 1922-26, and since then Inc been averaging about 66 per cent. '• Canada lias beensingularly for- tunate. For not only is tho increase in living costs considerably less in this country than in, either of the others, but employiiicnt is better and there is at present a greater measure of 'prosperity,—The Toronto Star•. Kippep. . On Saturday, .October 3rd, -death came • and - robbed us of one of our neighbors and a clear friend and mother in -the person of Mrs. John Moffatt. Mrs. Moffatt' had been seriously i11 for about three months with inter' nal trouble, and from the very first it seemed an almost hopeless case, She had- lived in Clinton for several years and about a year and a half ago Mr. Moffatt passed away. Since - then she spent part of her time dur- ing the wmter among her children. She was 'sixty-eight years of age and until +'-recently had enjoyed good health.. On 'Monday she was.laid,to rest in Clinton -cemetery beside her husband, The ;palbearers ' were six nephews: Messrs.. Bissett+of London, 'Mr. N. Johnston, Varna; Mr. IL Pickett, Clinton and Thos. and John Workman of Kippen. She leaves to mourn e dear and loving mother, five daugh- ters and two sons: Mrs. Kilpatrick and Lawrence Moffatt,Moose Jaw; Mrs.. McCartney; Saskatchewan, Mrs, John.McBeath, Stanley; 1VIrs. John Armstrong, Blake; Mrs. McKay, Tackersmith and Alfred on the old homestead. Our sympathy goes out to the bereaved family. The seered concert on the .follow- ing Monday evening was a decided success, A varied program held the interest of all to the end. Members of the Toronto Scottish Choir thrilled the audience with their sweet voices, while the soloists, Mrs. Marshall of Toronto, Mrs. Elliott, Goderich; Mrs. each Weir,Auburn, Miss lee. and R rendered their several selections in their own pleasing and expressive manner. Mr. Sibthorpe of Blyth and Mr. H. McGee of Auburn gave five selections which were highly appreciated. Lit- tle Billy Joe Johnston, Goderich, won all hearts by his reeitations with his wonderful expression and power of mimicry. Mir. Win. Hill gave an in- teresting talk on memories of the old church and its start, the few first members who so bravely and faith- fully perserved and have now passed on to their reward. Rev. Mr. Elliott of Goderich gave kindly words of cheer and hope, expressing good wishes for the future. During those sixty' years many de- voted pastors have filled the pulpit, serine for a short time some longer. The longest pastorate was nine years, during which the loved and honored John Gray ministered. Auburn Mrs. M. Moore has returned to the. village after a' few weeks spent- in Goderich and Belgrave. Mr. and • Mrs.. R. D. Munro and daughters epeneSunday :with the for mer's brother, Mr.. It. H. Munro in Mitchell. 'IVEsses Elsie and Lottie Lawlor of London spent the week -end at their horse here. Wo are very pleased to see Miss Margaret King around again after Ser recent severe illness. 3,'W7ashington returned Mon day evening from attending the Lay- men's Convention of the Missionary and, Maintenance 'Department of the United Church of Canada, held in Tor - Miss Mabel Walden of Westfield is visiting with her .sister, Mrs. Sidney McClinchey. • Rev. W. R. and 'Vara ' Alp, and son Donald motored to Granton on Satur- day,—Mr. Alp taking the anniversary services at Centralia. The anniversary services of Knox United .church will be held on Sunday, October 21st, :Lt la.m, and 7.30 pan. The Rev: S. Davison of Wingharn will have charge of both sereices." At the evening services special music will be. rendered by the Westfield 'choir. Last Week) Crowded "Out (The W. M. S, (west section) of Colborne .hire. Robertson was present at the plowing match. in McKillop township on Wednesday and- reports a good clays' outing. Miss Rosa Amos of Parkhill is with her sister, Mrs. T. Id. Wilson 'Ior a few days. Quite a few from Colborne attended Dungannon Fair and concert on Fri- day. Among those : present were Mr. and Mrs. Alf. Errington, Miss Winnie Marsh, Miss Grace Bogie, Miss Jessie McCann, Mr. and Mrs. Telford Nixon, MT. Fred Horton, Mr. Percy McBride, Misses Beulah and Marie Fisher, Mr. Fordyce Clark and Mr. Ches. Antsy. John Flick, Mr, 'John -Young, Mr.i Mr. Warner Walter and' Rev. r. Cumming attended the Missionary and Maintenance Convention at Toronto on Friday. A wonderful and interesting ad- dress was delivered to the congrega- tion of Benmiller and Smith's Hill on Sunday by' Miss. IVlcGpwau, who sup- plied, baking away. She , is jinst a young lady ,_ pleasing per- ' sonality and a farmer's daughter from Blyth. This is the twelfth :addresf and very interesting. She spoke first to the Sunday School pupils, than to the congregation. She was one of a company of five hundred who toured through Palestine last March. Miss •McGowan brought some cos- tumes'and dressed one of the boys of the congregation, Master Roy, Er - Township aa'ltnesville Mrs.' I-zoldsworth was the guest of Mr, and Mrs, Charlie McPhail of Goderich over the weekend, 1VIrs. Douglas Ward of Elmira is spending a few days with her par- ents, Mir, and Mrs. J. Cudmore. Mr. Ward was here over the week -end, al- so. 1VIr, and Mrs. M. Stock and Miss Betty motored to Milverton on Satur- day where they spent a couple of days visiting'. Mrs. Stocks' parents, Mr. and Mrs. Rate. Miss Marion Jackson, whose musi- - cal minters were among the princi- pal features in the program at -Ont- ario street church on Monday even- ing. and who is a noted harpist, spent Tuesday>as' the guest of Rev. and Mrs. W. Herbert: The annual supper and concert will be given in Holmesville United church on Tuesday evening next. The Y. P. S. will hold its first meet- ing on Friday, October 121h. It is hoped all will remember this date and a good attendance ee present. Miss Helen Dinsdale of Stratford spent Sunday with her parents, Mr, and Mrs. R. Dinsdale. Mrs. David Workman, Hensail, was calling on old friends Monday, also attending the funeral of Mrs. Moffatt. Mr, and Mrs. Ed. Cudmore, accom- panied by Mrs. T. Workman, are visiting in and near Walkerton this week. ' Mr. and Mrs. Stafford are visiting Mr. W. Mollis. Mr. and Moss. Geo. Hill of Seaford, were visitors at the home of W. An- derson on Sunday. Mrs. H. Horten of Exeter . spent Sunday with her sister, Mrs. T. Work - Man. Mrs. lVxary Harvey of London vis- ited her brother and sisters here due- ing the week. YOUNG Mr. PEOPLE'S' CONVENTION AT, GRAND BEND The 4th annual convention of the Y. P. S. of Huron 'Presbytery met in Grand Bend on Friday, September the 286, with a registration of 155. The morning devotional exercises were conducted by. Rev. A. Sinclair, of Hensall, after which reports pf the various committees we • r e given. Rev. W. D. McDonald opened the afternoon session. This was follow- ed by parellel discussion in the fol- lowing groups: Church Fellowship led by Rev. C. J. Moorhouse, Exeter; Mis- sions by Rev. J. Walker, Dungannon; Citizenship by Rev. 'Max Parr, -God- erich; Literary and Recreation hY Rev, Robert Cummings, Benmiller. Mr H, M. Mancligo, of Strati;"rcl gave a practical talk on "Ove ing Handicaps" and Mr. W. G. Medd of Exeter presented a brief report of the Religious Ed. Dept. of the Gen- eral Council in Winnipeg, The Y. P. S. of Main St. United church, Exeter opened the evening meeting with Mr. F. Wildfong in the chair. Miss V. Hogarth gave a short scriptural talk.• After the installation of officers by Rev. J. M. Coiling, Grand Bend, a very fine and inspiring address Lane» Sea - 2 W.P. given byRev.In was forth on the"New Citizenship." The officers for this year are:— Ron, Pres., Dr. Barnby, Blyth; Pres., Geo. Baechler, Goderich; Vice - Pres., MVlr, F. Wildfong, Exeter; Sec. Miss C. McGowan, Blyth; Assistant Sea, Miss Marion Scarlet, Seaforth; Con. of Christian Fellowship, Mr. ,E. Campbell, Benmiller; Con. of Mis- sionary, Mae Skelton, Brussels; Con. Citizenship. Muriel Potter, Clinton; Con. of Literary and Recreation, Dr. McInnis, Wingham. Sunday last was the sixtieth and sixty -fust anniversary of our one time Methodist and Presbyterian churches. The day being ideal there were large gatherings at both ser- vices. The speaker was Rev. Mr. Ha- zen of London. He spoke inthe morning on "Why we like to go up to the House of 'God." Mr. Crawford of Ripley sang a beautiful solo, also Miss Adeline Mooney of Ripley sang a solo, "Oh Eyes that are Weary." The The choir rendered several fine sel- ections. The objective of $500-wa- more than reached. We are sorry to learn of the illness of Mas. Win. Butt 62 Seaforth, now lying, at her son's, Mr. Thos. Butt. We hope she will be up and about quite soon again. Sunday night next, the C. G. I. T. and Tuxes Rangers will hold an open meeting to which all are invited. Country News • GODERICH: A well-known and very highly esteemed resident of God- erieh passed away yesterday morning in the Person of Alexander Saunders, president and manager of the Goder- ich .Organ Company, in his seventy - 2 ourth year. He was an active member of the Masonic Lodge. Odd Fellows, Sons of Scotland, Woodman and Canadian Order of Forresters In politics he was a staunch Liberal and had served in the municipal council. Mr•. Saunders always took great interest in the Canadian Manufac- turers' Association: For almost twenty-five years, he held an cefieial position in Ke$ox Presbyterian church but since union came into effect has been identified with the North Street United church, His wife, Geraldine Crossman pre- deceased hirer by five 'years Surviving are: three sons, W. Frank and Charles K., of Goderich and Wal- ter L., of Stratford; three slaughters Josie at hone; Mrs. F. C. Chapman of Godeeicle and Mrs. . George Downey of Montreal. One brother James Same' dors resides at Seaton, Ill., and a sis- ter, rington who volunteered. First was Mrs, William Knight at Sarnia. Joselih's: coat, a long garment, then a ' Ontario. ked in at the. side, thein a The funeral will be; held, from hie girdle We headdress of a square of bright brown late residence en Friday afternoon to bluebrocaded silk with tassils on two the Maitland cemetery. Ins pastor sides and this was, hold in place with Rev. C• F. Clarke will conduct the a green cord bandeau, The outer gar- services. How to Reduce Varicose Veins Rub Gently and Upward Toward the Heart as Blood in Veins Flows That Way. Many people have become despon- dent because they have been led to be- lieve that there ie no remedy that will reduce swollen veins and bunches. 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