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The Clinton News Record, 1927-11-10, Page 10. 2435 `- 49th `Year' "'.dver,tsin -1'PIC W ITCH' IN4) 1''ORAd'FD E CLiN.'IION • EYl ERN, CLINTON, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, ` OVEMBER: THE: 'HOE • PAPER s the educnt on of the public as to who you are, where you are, and what you -lave to offer in the wayof skill, talent or cOmmodlt 95 Elbert Hubbard. The=: News -Record offersyou`a medium: for such a campaign Use its columns. Y9 m�'o ZOon?t 1, Just around the corner— and much nearer • than you now realize is the gift,giv- ing season. The cool days of, autumn are here — the season when Women's thoughts turn; to jewelry—as the winter social season gets under way.. Every 'iivilek now we are receiving -deliveries of beau- tiful new jewelry and novel- ties, See theseand make se- lection while' your choice can he unrestricted fronr:a`par- ticularly wide range of new jewelry. owv o� w�1 triff)* Phone 174w �.�f ellr�ar Residence 174j Fall Gloves &ll• cry GLOVES—Made from high grade materials in chamoiseite, silk and kid, at prices ranging from 49 cents to $2.75. HOSIERY—Discriminately' chosen. from the best Canadian Mann facturers, such as Holoproof, Supersilk, Penmans" ;and W.eldrest, Try a pair of our special Pure Silk Hose at $1.00. Over „fifty dozen of these have sold throughout the summer I N ' S Ovoreoats For -the .man who is: tired of the conservative BIack:.incl Oxford -'mixed Overcoats we havesomething differ ent. These Coats are made in rich mix- tures and check effects in a variety of colors; also Navy Blue; which are very popular this season. There's nothing harsh, conspicuous ✓� or loud in a single pattern of these a new Overcoats. The colorings are all soft and pleasing to the eye, and they will e mach worn this season bythe best and most articular', 1 b„ P. 'dressers, WE ADVISE MAKING AN EARLY SELECTION BEFORE THE SIZ'''ES L�ES ARE BROKEN 9 ... Mens.l�av Blue Overcoats Q,TO $20 $25 $35 aA 2 er a - Men's Colored OvX6.7 ts $12.50 $15TO $20 $35 Young�Men's Overcoats $15 TO $25 0 Boys' Overcoats coats $4.90 6.50 $7.50 $10.00, THE UiHRSH L1OTHiNG �CD,I „,s sao,m ori for Every aa.. �J THE MARKETS Wheat $1,25, . Barley, 72c. Buckwheat, 72c. Oats 500 to 51e. - Butter, 32c to 37c, Eggs, 32c to 50c. Live Hogs, `$'8.50 to ti 9,00. SHERIFF PRESENTS GLOVES, At the sitting of the, Supreme Court at Godorich Iast week Mi, Jus- tice Raney presided, ` 142r. Justice Mowat being ill. On this occasion, there being no criminal cases, the 'judge was presented by the sheriff with a pair of white kid gloves. This presentation was made by Sheriff Middleton, this beirig his first ap- pearance at an assize court since his appointment to the shrievalty, who extended the greetings of -the county to Mr. Justice aney%on his first ap- pearance in the- county_since" his ap- pointment te- the bench. AMBLER—RORKE.' Oneof the loveliest of autumn wed- dings- was solemniezd at seven o'clock on Saturday evening last at Wesley Willis United church when Dorothy Voy, elder daughter of 'Mr, and Mrs. Hugh E. Rorke,wbecttme the bride of. Mr. Harry Wiil,I•am Ambler of Pont- iac, Michigan. The ceremany was performed by Itev..J. E, Hogg, pastor of the church, which was beautifully decorated throughout_ with palms, ferns, .,,evert. greens and autumn foliage, with yel-` low mama furnishing bright colour effect. • The guests' pews were daint- ily marked with marigolds tied with, yellow tulle: The charming young- bride, a grad- uate of Alma College, "'was escorted by her father, -who gave her in mar- riage. She wore a—'lovely gown of white satin- with tight bgdiee•and skirt:of picoted ruffles with panel of silver, lace. IIer veil of filmy tulle, was draped closeelyeto+ the head and held. with :a wreath of orange.blos sores,:,ending in a long, train. 'She. wore white kid shoes with hoses,io. match and "carried a shower bouquet, of Peipernet roses, orchids and lilies - of -the -valley. The. bride's 'attendants were: "Miss Marjory McLean of Leamington and Miss, Dorothy Shirton of Dunnville; Miss Florence Rorke, sister of the bride, was maid of honor. Period taffeta gowns of similar design were chosen by the attendai$s, Miss Mc pp n 7n eI- mauve..Mrs Lean hi sShnto 5 low and Miss Rorke in green'made with bouffant ,skirts and close fitting sleeveless bodices. They wore poke. bonnets of thesarnd color and mater- ial, silver slippers and old fashioned nose gays of yellow daisies, mauve al5'siam and mignonette, •"tied with streamers to match the frocks com- pleted very pretty costumes. Little Miss Kathleen Cuninghame, daugh- ter of Mr. an Mrs. G. W. Coning-• hame and cousin of the brid, was a winsome train bearer in her . pink taffeta frock and poke bonnet. , The bridegroom was' supported by Mir. Bruce Screaton of London and the "ushers were Mr. Kenneth Rorke, brother of the bride, and Mr. Garnet VanHorne. Immediately following the cere- mony while the bridal party remained Melinda at the altar Miss Me i a Bro wn of Kingsville sang very effectively "0 Perfect Love" by H, T. Burjeigh and during the signing of the register in. the church vestry she sang "Because" by Guy Do Hardelot. Miss Brown was. tastefully gowned in ecru lace over pale pink and blue georgette. with handkerchief draping of alter hate pinkand blue, forming air un- even hemline, silver slippers and picture hat . of pink mohair'., . Jjirs. Morgan Agnew, organist of the church, accompanied the soloist and played the wedding marches in . her usual efficient manner, and also -played soft, sweet music during the MEMORIAL SERVICE. • The local war aetern , accom- panied by the --Pipe Band in uniform; attended service in the Presbyterian church. on Sunday morning, when the Rev. A. Macfarlane preached to them: During the service the tablet, in the church was decorated, during which Miss Mary IVf_cMurehie sang very ef- fectively `In Flanders' Fields:" - At the conclusion of the "service the veterans marched to the postoffice squame, where a wreath Swas• placed at the foot of the tablet}' the "Last Post" was sounded by Mr. Fred Kutch and allinarched past the tali:- let ab=let with bared heads. TILE COUNCIL MEETING. The town council held a;ishort meet- ing Tuesday evening, all members being present with the exception of Councillor Holmes. Vei l itt ea busi- ness u iness came before the council; no coin municaticns were presented. Chairman Langford - reported that the townmachinery had been stored for the -winter. lie also made a ver- bal report for the cemetery commit - ceremony./ ,. After the ceremony a ieceptioni- Was held and a" buffet, slipper served at the home of the bride's parents. The rooms were prettily - decorated 'with ferns, palms, chrysanthemums, and a profusion; of marigolds. 'MTs. Rorke received her guests in a smart gown of. Alice blue georgette, with. hat of sand and gold and carrying a, bouquet of Canada roses. The bride's table was centred with the wedding cake, around which pink tulle and smilax was daintily draped. Pink roses and .tall'. tapered pink candles in small silver candlesticks gave, pleasing effect.' Dr. Dobson, principal of Alma Col., lege, proposed the toast to the bride, Mr. Kenneth _Rorke to the brides- maids, maid -of -honor and soloist, and Rev. J. E. Hogg to the bride's par- ents, to which fitting responses were made. The gifts to the ,bridesmaids and those assisting, who .were all fellow - graduates of Alma : College, were 'dainty cups and saucers with ;-hand- .pi inted crests of their Alma. Mater. paid. The account, should he placed Mr.. and Mrs.- Ambler left for a motor trip, the bride wearing a sand shade dress; shoes' and stocftinigs, fawn coat, with beige fox collar and cuffs and hat to match. On their re- turn they will reside in Pontiac, Michigan. Among other out-of-town guests present were: Miss May ..Beole Adams, Alma' College, St. Thomas; Mrs. Harry Marsh, Detroit, Mich.; Miss Ethel it -though, Go eric, Miss Helenlly ms• Jewell,Jewel1 St, W Mis 5 Margaret Harvey, 1Toronto; Miss Iilla M. - Teale, ,London, Miss Hattie L. Balzer. F'ullarton; :11x•, T. 0, Cal - Chairman Livermore of the prop- erty committee made ' verbal report for .property committee, recommend- ing that the rear of town hall be in- spected. and repaired. Chairman Paisley of the finance committee, in connection with the monthly,: statement, reported that the account from the Public Utilities.; Commission for rent for the rest room had not been included in the financial report and recommended that an agreement be made -with the Commission regarding same. _ On motion of Councillors Carrell and Langford a grant of;510.00 was made,to the vire Company. EXTENSION LECTURE, COURSE. The committee announces the fol- lowing iecturesranel hopethat they may be ableto carry out their :pro 'gram without considerable, change: Nov, 18: Dr. ;C, A. Chant -Our Wonderful Universe- Nov. 25: Professor 'Anderson—. With Camera and Notebook in India.. 'Dec, 9: Dean Fox—Poinpeii. Jan. 13: ? Mr. Dunlop—Careers for Boys and Girls, Jan. 271 Professor Goggin — A Trip Through Italy, Feb. 10: Professor Moore -- The Origin of, the Earth. Dr, Porter,—'W' porter ---Why, - .�x' b...by y , Mar. 9:Dr.' Sissony, -- .I'oculiar People in the Canadian West.. Mar. 23: Dr.. "Waller—Arcliaeolog seal Discoveries Relating to Biblical History. Many of the lectures will be illus- trated with screen views and all will be of arch popular character as to be easily understood by everyone. The lectures will be given in the Collegiate auditorium at 8 o'clock p.m. About one hundred and twenty- five seats. are reserved for`'ntudents and the rest of the seats are offered to the public at a merely nominal charge of one dollar for the course, to cover the ,travelling expenses of the lecturers Th " specially interested p ecY should secureose ticketsas they are lim- ited to one hundred and fifty. Tick- ets may be procured at Fair's and Hellyar's stores.. I,•0. 0 F. BANQUET. Clinton and Brucefield Odd Fellows. held a joint meeting' on Tuesday ev- ening, it being the fiftieth anni-. versery of; the founding of Brucefield Lodge, and ralso the occasion of a visit from the Grand aMaster, C. A. Byam of. New Liskeard, and the Gr'ancl Secretary,' William Brooks of Toronto. , - The regular meeting was held first, members not only of.the two above lodges being present, but also from other lodges in the district, Goderich;` Seatorth, Hensall ' and Exeter, and .also Mitchell and :'Blyth, outside the district. - - After the work .' of the • lodge the members and visitors retired to the. Clinton Club roone. the use of which, waskindly given, for 'theeevening,, and the committee in charge laid tables for a sumptuous banquet, con- sisting of; roast dressed chicken and• all the good things which {go with it. This was very quickly accomplished and soon over one hundred sat down to, attractively -laid tables and toga well -cooked and well -served. banquet. When all had partaken the follow- ing toast"' list was given; the Rev., W. R. Bremner of Brucefield acting as toastmaster: "The King which was responded -to by tare -national anthem. "Brucefield J':1 edge" proposed by Mayor Fred Jackson and responded to by Mr. Chapman and Mm'. W. Mc- Ewan. "South Huron District" pro- posed by J. W. tlloore and .responded to by D. b G, 'M: Walter Moffat. "Grand Lodge", proposed' by Mr. R. E. Manning and responded to by, Grand Master C. A. Byam and Gravid Secretary' WA. Brooks, "Clinton Lodge " ' proposed ;:by Noble Grand Schaefl'er.-'Goderich,; and responded to by Mr. 11, B. Chant and Dr. Fred G. -Thompson,"Our Visitors,", proposed by Mr. A. T. Cooper and responded to by Mr. Pinder, Goderich Mr. Goldinn_, Seafc'rth; 'M', G. C'''.+,Petty,, liensall; Mr. Fotheringham,Brucefield; Mr, McVittie; Blyth andtheNoble Grand of T'xeter Lodge. The committee in charge of the ar- rangements for this gathering were very well pleased -with the result of their efforts,,as all ;resent expressed themselves delighted with them The. speeches by the distinguished visitors. Were . listened towithhunch pleasure. and the local speakers'also°acquitted lander, Hamilton; Miss Grace" Rer- themselves well. It was agreed that risoii, Chatham, and :Miss Marion Rev. Mr". 13remncr made' an excellent Logan, Thorndale. 1 toastmaster. LITTLE LOCALS: The -schools reo reopened on Tuesday L after the:. Thanksgiving holidays: Mrs. G, Morley Counter will he at home on the fourth Thursday of each month. A dance was held in the town hall on`11lenday evening, the Harold Skin- ner Blue Water Orchestra supplying the music. The lecture by Dr. C. A, Chant, under the University_ Extension plan, which was announced for. Nov. 11th, has been postponed until Friday, Nov. 18th. Mr. John Bowes has leased Dr. Mc- Intyre's property on Mill and Wel- lington streets, and will get posses- sion about the 15th inst., at which time Dr.`Mcintyie expects to move his family to Clinton.—Blyth Stand- ard. A.meeting for the .organization'b£ hockey will be held in the Pastime_ Club rooms on Monday evening, Nov. 14th, commencing at seven -thirty. All interested "should:attend-and get ready for practise as soon as there is ice. AMONG THE CHURCHES. Baptist Church The minister'a themes - for Sunday; Morning "A` Man's Privilege With God" Evening: "The Real Incentive to Christian Living." Sunday school at 10 am. B, Y. P, U. Monday at 8 p.m. Prayer and praise service Wednesday evening. Presbtyerian Church Services on' Sunday as usual. Morn- ing subject; "Leanness Within the Soul." Evening: "Visions." Sunday school and Bible class at usual hour. Prayer meetingeach Wednesday ev- ening at 7.80. The Mission Band will tiled inthe basement. on. Monday, evening at 7 o'clock. The -W.'M. S. will meet in the basement on Wednesday afternoon, at 3 o'clock. . Ontario Street United Church Services on Sunday at,the usual hours. Classes meet at 10 a.m, Young Peoples League Monday ev- ening, Prayer sandpraise service Wednesday evening, A hearty wel- come to everyone. Rev. Di'. i Arnim reaca m lied"est'iri P teresting' and .impressive sermon in this church on Sunday last. Mr. S. G. Rennie of Hensall assisted the choir on Sunday and. also rendered two" splendid solos. .y. ;St. Paul's Church The services will be as usual on Sunday) the rector will preach both morning and evening. An enthusiastic meeting of the A. Y. P. A. was held on Monday even- ing with a good • number in attend- ance. The program was in charge of the group eaptaihed by Miss Edith Middleton. Arrangements were made for paying a visit to Goderich A. Y. P. A. on. Monday next and all mem- bers and esu -members wishing to go are aslte'd'to leave their naives with Miss Madelon Hawkins by Saturday be Cars night. provided. g willp o d. A DAUGHTER DIES. , The following is clipped from the St. Catharines Standard, referring to the death of a, daughter of. Mr. Thos. Judd. of 'Clintons news of which was received with keen regret by her friends heel. . Her sister, Miss Mor- wennow,'ws-twith her when the end came, but it was not until almost the end that her condition was known to be so serious,, which made her death come as ,a shock to her family: "Many friends in this city will re- gret to learn of the passing away of Alma Margaret Judd," beloved Wife of Mr, Norman W. Rymer, which oc- curred early Friday morning at Fos- toria, Ohio, following an illness ' of three months' duration. 'The deceased, who was in her 30th., year, had formerly resided in •this city where sire was well and favor- ably known • 'by a large circle, of friends who' will extend their deepest sympathy to her sorrowing husband, and faintly. In religion she was, a member of Memorial 'United church, also being a valued member of th' choir. To mourn her demise she leaves be- side her sorrowing - husband, her father, Mr. Thos. Judd of Clinton, Ont.; five sisters, Mrs. Arthur Law- son of Detroit, Mich.; Miss Morwen- now and Miss Annie of Clinton, Ont.; Miss Lillian of Windsor, Ont., and Miss Lottie of -this city; also two brothers, William and Edwin of De- troit, Mich. A very large number of sympa- thizing relatives and friends'gather- ed Monday" afternoon to attend the funeral, a short service being held at the residence of Mr. R. H. Rymer, 41 Beech street, after which the^ fun- eral cortege proceeded to. Memorial United church where public services were held, Rev. Mr. J: W. Shofield, assisted by Rev. Dn. ' Clark, offic- iating, fficegating, speaking words of sympathy to the eororwi,ls- family and. friends. Interment took place in Victoria Lawn Cemetery amidst a profusion of beautiful, floral offerings which required a' suecial can° to convey 'theist in, the .cemetery...,Te following g en lnenen acted as nof eatens Messrs. Leo Wiley Inv in Woods Fated Rymer Harold Rymer, Ernest R.,nei' and Matthew Rymer." Mr, ,7irild and Miss Annie went to St." Catharines for the funeral, which was held ear Monday. THE THANKS -GIVING ' SERVICE. ' A union 'Thanksgiving. service was held in Wesley -Willis church on Mon- � day forenoon, members of all the I local congregations attending. The Nov.` J. E, Hogg presided and associated with him on the platform Whi.e the Revs. A. F. Doan, A. Mac- farlane, ac farlane, J. I3, McCormack and A. A: Holmes, all of whom took part in the service. Tho Rev.A. E. Doan preached taking- for his text the words: "It is a good :thing .to give. thanks mato the Lord," - Members of- the church choir led in the: singing and Mrs. Morgan Ag- new; organist, presided at the organ, An offef'ing was . taken in aid of the local hospital. - A HOUSE PARTY. The home of Mr. and Mrs. .II. E.' Rorke was the centre of a jolly house Party during last week nm when a nu.- d g ber'of Miss Dorothy's college churns and others were • their guests, -` The party was composed of ` `Miss'. Grace Rorrison, Chatham; 'Miss Margaret Harvey„ Ifavergal college, Toronto; Miss Helen Jewell, St, Williams; Miss Marion Logan, Thorndele; Miss , Ethel 'Mallough, Goderich; Miss 'Lille. M. Toole, London; Miss -Marjorie Mc- Lean, Leamington; Miss Dorothy_' Shirton, 'Dunnville, Miss` Melinda Brown, Kingsville and Mr. Bruce Screaton, London. Mr, Kenneth Rorke,,,114ontreal River,was alsohere for• his sister's wedding, spending several days at home. FINGLAND—CHOWEN. The marriage took place ',on Sat -1 urday afternoon at the home of Mr. ' and -Mrs. J. G Chowen, Townshend street, of their daughter, Elizabeth Dorothy, and Mir. Franklin Fingland, B.A., LL.B., -Toronto, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Fingland of Londesboro, I The ceremony was ..performed by the Rev. J. E. Hogg, 'assisted' by the Rev. W. Fingland of Mimice, broth- er of the bridegroom, : and was wit- nessed by it-nessed:by about' forty .guests, rola - lives and intimate friends of the two families. .. The' daintybride was charmingly gowned in white ;satin -faced treme.. with long lace veil, held in place by. a wreath of orange blossoms, and carried a bouquet of Sweetheart roses and bowvardia, She was given in marriage by her father. Miss Florence McLaughlin:- .of 'Toronto was bridesmaid: She Wore a pretty frock .',of ,pink, Band -painted georgette and carried mauve and pink 'mums. Mr. Stewart Scott of Toron- to was bestman. The wedding music was played by Miss Evelyn Hicks. After the ceremony, a buffet lunch- eon was served. The rooms were very beautifully decorated 'with palms, ferns and 'rtnunnts.,,� Later in time afternoon Mr. and Mrs. Fingland left on a motor trip, the bride donning a pretty frock of delftblue for the journey, with which she wore a- blue hat and seal coat. They will reside in Torento. - PASSING OF MRS. FAIR, SR. t. The death occurred 'in Calgary on ' Saturday of Mrs Fair, -widow of the late James Fair 'of Clinton, in her eighty -Seventh year. 'The remains ' are being brought to. Clinton for bur- ial, the funeral to take place from tine home of her son-in-law, Mr. James Scott, High -street, this, Thursday, - Mrs: Fair's maiden name was Helene afternoon. McLeod and she was born in Wiest Zorra. Her mother died when she was -a babe, however, and she was adopted and reared by her uncle, the late James Murray of Clinton, where she spent practically all her life. )or seine years past she has spent much time` with her son in the west.. She, was a charter member of the Wil- lis church Sunday school, organized during the ministry of the late Dr. A. D. MacDonald; and she was connected. with that church practically all. her life. ' On growing l,o womanhood she was dnited in marriage to the late James' Fair and they, continued to live here, rearing a large • family. Of these there _remain "three. sons and two daughters: James of Calgary; Percy of Davenport: Iowa: Glenn, Rosetown, Sack; Mrs: James Scott of Clinton' and Mrs. MacDonaId of Edmonton. Mrs. Spalding of :the West passed away last year, Norman died in Clin- t n . • • ,• d Frank lost his life in the Great War. -Mr. Fair died in 1898. Mrs. Fair was in fairly good health. considering• her advanced age,'until August. when shesustained a stroke. She rallied: wonderfully from this. however, and when Mrs. Scott visited her later was able to enjoy her visit with her. Other seizures came last week, from which she did not rally, and on Saturday she 'pass'ed away. ' Mr and Mrs, James Fair accom- panied the remains, arriving yester- day- even pie. -Mr, Percy Fan ,o6Day- enuort, Iowa, and Mr. R. C. Carrtp- bell of Onincev, Mass., a grandson, are also here for tbe,funeral. People You Know Missuth R Jac tsonf "Toronto. s r 0spent the Thanksgiving holiday at her home in town. Mr. and Mrs. Wiortley of Cranbrook visited Mr., and Mrs. Wm. Cook over the week -end. Mr. Wilbur Ford of London and Miss Cleta Ford of St. Thomas were home for Thanksgiving. Mr. and: Mrs. Len Caritelon and fam- ily motored' to Toronto and spent several days with relatives. Mr. Syd. Watts of Montreal --Visited for a few days ,with his parents, Mr. and Mfrs. W.,„„11. Watts: Mr, Fred Lawrence of Hamilton, spent Thanksgiving with his par- - ents, Mr. apd lige. S. Lawrence. • Miss Luella Wpllciifshaw of Toronto ' cameto up spend tl ne week -end and holiday with her -parents and sisters, _ Misges- Jean Hogg of Ripley and Ethel Hogg of Toronto were With • their parents over the week -end and heliday. Mr. Ray, Mason: of Toronto', spent the Thanksgiving holiday with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Il --K. Mason -e; sof Summerhill. Mr., and Mrs- Cardwell, • George and Walter Osbaldeston and Mrs. Les- lie Jer5is spent a- coupleof days in Toronto last week. Mr. and Mrs. T. R. Watts off Strat- ford spent Thanksgiving at the home of their parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Watts, Mr. „Stewart Scott of Toronto was in town for a few days over the week -end, coming up to attend the Fingland-Chowen wedding on .Sat- urda People You Know Mr, Charles' Hovey of Ingersoll was home for the holiday. Mrs. Hunter anti Miss J. Grant left for California yesterday, Miss: Kirk of Toronto is. visiting with^ Mrs. J. C. McMath. Miss Marion Thompson on of Stratford . was home over Thanksgiving. 0 Mr. Joe Higgins of the University of Toronto was home 'for Thanksgnv- ins• R Mr, Alvin Leonard of Elmira was ,lionie for the week -end and hob - day. Mr'. and Mi's, Earl - Livermore of , Stratford were the guests ,of the former's parents, Councillor an&. Mrs. Fred l:,iver'more, over the week -end.: Miss Isobel . Draper of Brantford and' Mass Winnie Draper of St. Cath urines were week -end guests at the home of their parents in town over the, holiday. Mr. Edward Dale and Miss Ruth Dale returned to London` on Tues- day after spending Thanksgiving at the home of -their parents, Mt. • aml-"M'rs: Arthur'"Dile, Mr.- Robert 'Middleton of the College of Pharmacy, Toronto, was with his parents, Sheriff and Mrs. C. G Middleton, Sunnyside Farm, for the Thanksgiving holiday. Mr. and Mrs. 1'. Thompson and Mrs. - H. Marsh motored over from De- troit and spent the week -end as the guests of the latter's father, Mr. George Davies. Mr. and Mrs. . Thompson returned Monday but Mrs. Marsh is remaining for a week. fooIlnesville The Ladies' Aid of Ebeneger Unit- ed church intend having a -social :ev ening in the church on Friday, Nov 18th. A short program will be given, followed by games and contests, and refreshments will be served, Varna 1VIr.. E. Webster is wearing a broad smile these days, a little daughter having arrived at his home. Week -end and ever -the -holiday vis- itors were: Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Hayter of Flint, Mich.; Misses Roxie and Adeline Palmer of Hamilton; Misses Gladys and ' Emily Beatty, Miss Pearl' and Mr. Eric Reid', Miss Irene and Mr. Tom Chuter' ,Mr: and Mrs. W. McAsh, all of London. Misses Annie • and Emily 'Keys 'left Satarday"for Oshawa where they in- tend to spend the "winter, also to at- ' tend their niece's wedding. Miss Rena Johnston of Stratford spent Sunday at her home here. The members and families of the , L. 0. L. spent a most enjoyable time in the township hall on Friday night last, After all had partaken of a,, bountiful fowl supper, the remainder of the .evening was spent in ;music, • singing :and social 'chat. All report a good time. Mr: and Mrs: Roy Morrison of Tor- onto spent Thanksgiving at the home of Mr, and Mrs. Si, Elliott. The members of St. John's church hada fowl supper and social evening in the Temperance hall last Tuesday evening. A most enjoyable time -was spent by all, especially the children. Mr. Wm. Beatty of Modnt Brydges spent Sunday in the village.; Miss Ruth Elliott is spending a few holidays in Toronto. A meeting of the Library Board was held at the home of Mr, J. Rath-' well for the purpose • of selecting' new books. ' Sunday next will be observed as anniversary and re -opening day by the Varma United church, when services will be - held morning and evening. The preacher .•. for the day will: be the Rev. J. E. Hogg of Wesley -Willis United church, Clinton. (ii` the Monday evening fol- lowing a concert will be held in the township hall, for which some very been talent has b en seeured, Mr. mid Mrs. Floyd Schell and little son of Detroit, , Mich, spent the Week -end and holiday at the home of Mrs. Schells parents, Mr, and Mrs, Alfred Austin. Also Mrs. J. J. Ward of EIndra paid Mr. and Mrs Austin a flying visit on Thanksgiving Day.