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The Clinton News Record, 1938-04-21, Page 4PAGE 4 THE CLINTON NEWS -RECORD "Sunworthy" from 10c to $1.00 Per Roll Buy Now While Stock is Complete. PHONES: 36w Main Floor, 36j Second FIoor Velvetta Balm is a soothing and heating lotion for sore, rough, red skin. It makes your skin beautiful and keeps beautiful skin beautiful. 25 and 39c • I It's Housecleaning Time DEE TEE MOTH CRYSTALS, KILLS EGGS, LARVAE & MOTHS. ib. Cans 39c Its also a valuable disinfectant and pleasant de-odorizer. CLINTON, ONT. ftir ;AM PHONE 51 PERMANENT CREASE SPORT TROUSERS are leading the Spring Parade TIE up, with Superior range of Sport pants. "There's gold in them than trousers." , SUPERIOR PANT FEATURES:— Patented taped pocket for greater durability. •"Miracle" Pocket. Full cut with roomy seat. Reinforced crotch. All raw edges neatly serged. All buttons securely sewn. Bar tacks at all points of strain. DAVIS Sc HERMAN CLEANING, PRESSING AND REPAIRING 1' j IN THE WINTERTIME Saturday night is HOCKEY NIGUT at the Maple Leaf Gardens. IN THE SUMMERTIME Saturday night is SPECIAL EGG NIGHT at ClintonCreamery LONDMSEORO Miss E. R. • Stewart • :,f Clinton,' spent Easter Sunday with her sister,' 211•s. T. E. Adams. Miss Kathleen 1'oungblut is spend-' 5ng Easter week at the home of Mr, ,and Mrs, T. E. Adams. Misses Bertha and Isabel Webster , f Toronto visited their parents, Mr. nand Mrs Joseph Webster ' aver the sweek-end. The regular meeting of the W. M. S. was held on Thursday, afternoon, -with the President, Miss Young, pre - ..siding. The meeting opened by sing-' ing, "Behold a Stranger at the Door", .and Lord's Prayer in unison. The minutes of last meeting were read and adapted, sixteen members :answered the roll call, Delegates were appointed to attend the Presby - 'tale' meeting lin, Exeter. Mrs, Cald- ' well's group took charge. "In Christ there is no East or West", was sung, • after which Jean McCall sang a solo • and Miss Young led in prayer. The ',Study Book was taken by eight of 'the members and was very interesting :'and instructing. .A group of the la- dies then gave a chorus followed by several sentence prayers, The cloy- ang hymn was "Loud of 'the Lands", and Mrs. Tamblyn gave the closing prayer. The Missionary Easter Thankoffer- ing was held in the basement of the Church on Sunday evening. Dr. Vokes was the guest speaker. We feel that we owe the success. of the meeting largely to Dr, Valles, he made the need very plain and we all felt that it was good to have been there. The regular meeting of the Wo- man's Institute- was held in Commun- ity Hall on March 31st, with the pre- sident, Mrs,, E. Adams, in charge. Meeting opened by singing opening ode . and Lord's Prayer in unison. During the business session it was decided on donating to the hall board the sum of $20.00, and also to donate the sum of $15.00 to the Ebenezer Cemetery board, Roll call was ans- wered by an old Proverb and was re- sponded to by twelve. members: Mr's., W. Lyon gave a most interesting pa- per on Canadianization, Solo; Mrs. E. Adams. . The . election then took place, officers are as follo' s: Presi- dent, Mrs. E. Adams; lst vice, Mrs. Geo. Moon; 2nd vice, Mrs. George McV'ittie; Secy,-Treas., Mrs, Bert Brunsdon; District Director, Mrs. J. P. Manning; Pianist, Mrs., G. McVit- THURS., APRIL 21, 1935. OBITUARIES Mrs. Robert Mutch Mrs. Robert Mutch, lormer,matr•on of the Huron County Hone, of which her husband' Was keeper, died on Mon day in, her 91st year. Mrs. Muteh was i11 only five days, She died at the"hoine of her son, J. E. Muteh, Vic- toria street, Goderich, who formerly operated a barbershop in Clinton. She was born at Balsam, Ont., and was married 60 years ago, With her husband she occupied a •farrn near Auburn, and then they moved to Gor, ria, where Mr. Mutch operated a but- cher shop for 14 nears, In 1905 they became keeper and: 'ivatron of the county home at Clinton, remaining there until the death of Mr. Mutch in 1915. Since then, Mrs. Mutch has lived with her son in Goderieb Rev. C. L. Bilkey Rev, Charles Llewellyn Bilkey, rector of St. Mark's church, Clevel- and, died on Tuesday at Los Angeles, California, while on leave of absence due to failing health. Born at St. George's, Bermuda, Mr. Bilkey was,'a graduate of Toronto University and obtained his Bachelor of Divinity degree from Wycliffe Theological College. `He was rector, of St. Paul's Church, Clinton, from 1923 to 1927, and had, ein also had charges rat ton Kingston, ,ind- Lind- say, Brantford, Defiance, Ohio, and St. Mark's, Cleveland. He ivas sixty- one year of age. Mr. George Dann Mrs. W. V. Roy, Londesboro, has received word of .the passing of her father, Mr. George Dann, who died in Toronto early yesterday. He was in his 85th year. Following the funeral services in Toronto this morning, the remains will be brought here for interment in Clinton Cemetery. The funeral ser- vices ervices at the graveside tomorrow will be conducted by Rev. I{ MeGoun, LONDON ROAD The London Road Community Club met at the home of Mrs. NI. Hardy on Thursday afternoon, April 14th. The meeting opened with "Old Black Joe", and the Creed. There was a demonstration of the Winter's Fancy Work. Six members were tied in the guessing contest, so a -spelling match was, staged to 'determine the winners, Mrs. 111. Manning' and Mrs. M, Il:inly were. winners. Mr's, Hanly served a'dainty lunch, the table being decorated with ;spring flowers and Faster• decorations. Miss Jean Falconer of Paris spent Easter at her home. Miss Wilma Roweliffe of London spent the holidays with her parents, Mr. and Mis. Byam Rowcliffe. Canada is the chief supplier of flour to Jamaica. For the first nine months of 1937 'Canada contributed :165,607 bags of 196 1b. each, compared with 74910 bags from Great Britain; 29,- 168 bags from Australia, and 3,316 bags from the United States. tie; Assistant, Mrs. S. Carter; Audi- tors, Mrs. F. Hall, Miss E. Mains; Flower Committee, Mrs, M. Ross, Mrs. J. Nott; program committee to make eesprogsams for 1938. Mrs. J. McCool, Mrs. C. Ruddell, Mrs, W. Lyon, Mrs. F Hall. The lunch for each meeting to just be sandwich and cake, Meeting closed by singing the Na- tional Anthem, Lunch was served by Mrs. Chas. Ruddell, Mrs. J. McCool, Mrs. F. Hall, Miss Brigham. Splendid Easter services were held in the United Church both Sunday morning and evening. The Sunday School took charge of the morning service and occupied the centre pews of the church. All seats were filled throughout the church. A splendid Easter program was given by the Sunday School, and Rev. A. W. Gar• diner gave a short address. The church being nicely decorated with potted plants and cut flowers. Each number on.the program was enjoyed. In the evening the W. M. S. had their Easter Thankoffer•ing service with Dr. Vokes of Blyth as guest speaker, with t] other •. r numbers on the program snaking the meeting very interesting throughout. A. splendid attendance at each service. Miss Ruth Lyon and Miss West, R.N., of Stratford; Miss . B. Kirk, Port Stanley; Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Kirk, Clinton, were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Lyon on Easter Sun- day. Miss P. Reid is spending Easter week with Toronto friends, Mr, Clifford Sundercock has taken a position with Mr. J. P. Manning. Col. and Mrs:Dewar, Ottawa, spent the week -end with the lady's mother, Mrs.. Elizabeth Lyon. Miss Helen Youngblrttt of London was with her parents over the week - Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Morris, of Toronto, visited relatives here on Good Friday and Saturday. Miss Mary Grierson and little daughter are visiting her parents, Mr, and Mrs. John Fingland at present. Miss Marion Stewart has returned from Toronto after spending the wins ter with her aunt, Mr's. J. Kennedy. Mrs. Chas. Manning Death again entered the village and claimed one in the person of Mrs. Charles Manning on Sunday evening, April 10th. Deceased had beers a re- sident of this village for twenty- eight years, having previously farm- ed ,on the 10th .concession. of llullett, Mrs. Manning had been in poor health, being confined to a wheel chair for ten years, and tate last four months bedfast, when death released her, she having borne her infirmity with great patience and cheerfulness. She will be greatly missed by her close friends. Those left to mourn their loss are her husband, and two daughters, Mrs. Stanley Lyon, 131u1 lett, and Mrs. Joseph S,haddick,' Lon- desboro, also two granddaughters two brothers, Mr. Herb. Mogridge, Auburn;'. Mr. Edwin, Mogridge of Whittiter, Cal. Two sisters prede- ceased her many years ago. The funeral was held from the United Church on, Wednesday after- noon, April l8th, Rev. A. W. Gardin- er officiating. The pallbearers were Mr. Fred Shobbrook,Robt, Young- blutt, Chas. Watson,: Wm. Goyim and Newman 'Garrett. Interment in the 'Onion Cemetery, BIyth. The 'sym- pathy of the community is extended to the bereaved ones, SRUCEFIELD RETIRING CHURCH TREASURER HONORED On 'Friday evening Rev. W. A. an Mrs. Bremner, Edna, Mr. and Mrs. Duncan Aikenhead together with the Managers of Br ueefield United Church and their wives, were guests ua a n at the ' h s- ous home of Mr. and Mrs, Fred Burdge, where a delightful in- formal nformal evening was spent, the gath- ering being held primarily to honor the retiring treasurer of the *church, Mrs. Duncan Aikenhead, who after eighteen years of faithful and effi- cient service has retired from • the position. The hostess served a sumptuous dinner, the table being tastefully de- corated with pink and white carna- tions. A suitable autographed letter of appreciation. was read to Mrs. Aik- enhead by J. B. Mustard on behalf of the church, and a beautiful walnut cedar lined chest was presented by Messrs. Thos. Chapman and Fred Burdge, Mrs. Aikenhead made a suitable reply of thanks, after which the remainder a£ the. evening' was spent in a social way. Suitable votes of thanks were extended to the host and hostess before the gathering dis- persed. Mr, Fred Burdge will 'succeed Mrs, Aikenhead as church treasurer. He has been an the Board of Managers for a number of years. Misses Ina and EllenScottof Lon- don, spent Easter at their home here. Mr. and Mrs. J. K. Cornish spent Sunday in Stratford. Rev. and Mrs. Bremner and Edna, spent a few days in St, Thomas. Miss Margaret Aikenhead of Lon- don, spent a few days with her par- ents, Mr. and Mrs. H. Aikenhead. Miss Evelyn Grainger of Stratford, visited at her home here on Sunday. Miss Anna Cornish lis. visiting friends in Stratford. Miss Freda Bandon 01 London, is visiting her eousin, Miss Betty Bran- don. Miss Dorothy Swan of Torontoj spent the holidays at her home here. Mr. and Mrs, T. H. Wheeler spent the week -end at Stratford. Mrs. John Rattenbury and family of Burlington visited with Mrs. W. Rattenbury and Mr. and Mrs. Ross Scott. Mr. and Mrs, John McIntosh and little daughter and Mrs. Carmen Haugh and children of Toronto, are visiting Mr. and Mrs. C. Haugh. Misses Margaret Watson of Tor- onto, and Janet Watson of London, are holidaying at their lhonie here. Mr. and Mrs. A. 'Brandon and fam- ily spent Good Friday in London. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Simpson of De- ttoit, visited with Mr. C. D. Simpson. Mr. L. Reid of Toronto, spent the past week at his haute here. Mr. and Mrs, T. Dunlop of Chats.' worth, spent Easter with, Mi•. and Mrs. Ross Scott. Mrs. 0. Ham and Wesley and Miss M. Swan spent a few days in Hamil- ton. . Mr. Harry Dunlop of Simcoe, ited her grandmother, Mrs. W. Rat- tenbury. Kaiser, •Detroit) Mrs B. K s of Mr. an d spent Easter with Mr. and Mrs, 11. Zapfo. , Mrs. Thompson of Sarnia is visiting her mother, Mrs. Stevens. Rev. Mr. Towsend of Belgrave, will occupy; the pulpit next Sunday. Mr. Stanley Reid and Mrs. Kantahe of Toronto, spent the week -end at. their horse here. Little Dorothy, West of. St. Thomas, is visiting her grandparents, Rev. and Mrs. Bremner. There will be a meeting of the eon- eregation in the school room of the church on Monday, April 25th, at 8 pan., to consider the call to a min- ister. Easter visitors were: Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Petro of Toronto, visited the home of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Alien and Mr. and Mrs. James Moodie. Mr. and Mrs, Alvin, Dutat of .Bay- field visited friends in the village last Sunday. Rev. W, A. and: 14Irs. Bremner an.tl• Miss Edna, Reg. N., returned home after spending last week with friends in St. Thomas. Master John W. Prowse of London is spending his holidays at the home of Mr. and Mrs. L. Forrest in the village, Mr. J. H. O'Neil, f orrn.erly•of Bruce- field, who diet with a serious auto ac- cident over six months ago, and has been living- •with'his -aunt, Mrs. J. Walker for the Hast three and a half MARRIAGES Crawford• --Moore A quiet wedding was solemnized at the St: James Presbyterian manse en Saturday afternoon: when Mary lfuphemia Moose, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs Joseph Moore, of the tenth concession of Bosangaet Town- ship, was united in marriage to James Clarence Crawford, son of Mr. and Mrs. Char;,les, Crawford, of Londes bolo, in Hallett Township, The Rev. W. B. Macodrum performed the cere- mony. The bride waseher ing in a Wallace blue sheer alpaca,. .bolero, style gown, and wore a grey English tweed top coat and matching accessor- ies. The bride and bridegroom were attended by Miss Edith Moore, and Joseph J. Moore Jr., sister and broth- er of the bride. The bridesmaid wore a sea bine chiffon gown with match- ing accessories. Following a short honeymoon Mr, and Mrs: Crawford will reside on the bridegroom's fern', at Londesboro. The bride is a grad= nate of Clinton Publie Hospital. Jones—Corbett A very, pretty wedding was solemn- ized on Saturday morning. at eleven o'clock at the United Church Manse, liensail, when Rev. A. Sinclair united in marriage Edna Mae, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Corbett of Hensall to Norman Wes ey Jones, son of Mr. and Mrs. Norman Janes, of Kippen. The bride was, charming in midnight blue triple sheer dress with matching. accessories and carried a bouquet of pink carnations, Miss Kathleen Jones, sister of the groom, was the brides- maid, wearing a printed chiffon gown with corresponding accessories, while the groom was supported by, the bride's twin brother, Edward Corbett. A sumptuous wedding dinner was served at the home of the bride's par- ents to about twenty-five guests. Miss Annie Coleman and Miss Irene Mousseau, friends of the bride, wait- ed on the table, ,asslsi:ed by Mrs. Alex Mousseau. Later the young couple left amidst showers of con- fetti on a honeymoon trip: to London and Stratford, the bride travelling in a smart gray suit with navy accessor- ies. The young couple were the re- cipients of ninny and beautiful gifts. They . will reside on the second 'con- cession of Stanley. In this marriage it may be noted that both the bride and bridegroom nee twins. - Glew—More A quiet wedding took place on Thursday ,April 14th at Duff's Un- ited Manse near Seaforth when Helen Caroline, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Angus More of McKillop became the bride of John Glendon Glew, old- est son of Mrs. Frank Glew and the late Frank Glew. Rev. R. W. Craw officiated. The bride wore a navy blue sheer with white accessories. Mr. and Mrs. Glew Ieft on a honeymoon trip. to Chicago. On their return the young couple will reside at the bride's home in McI{illop. Scoins—Lemmons A pretty wedding was solemnized at Trinity church rectory, Mitchell, on Saturday, April 16, at high noon when Ina Margaret Letnmons became the bride of Norman Scoins of Sea - forth. Tne ceremony was perfornied by Rev. R. O. Capper. Miss Ila Lem - mons, sister of the bride, was brides- maid and Mr. Frank Case of Seaforth supported the groom. After the cer- emony a wedding dinner was served at the home of the bride's mother. Later Mr and Mrs. Scoins left to Niagara Falls and other eastern points, On their return they will re- side in Seaforth. Slavin—Elgie A very pretty wedding was sol- emnized on Saturday, April 16th at eleven o'clock at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John T. Elgie, Seaforth,. when their daughter Dorothy Ilene, was united in marriage to Glen Rob- ert, son of Mr. William Slavin and the late. Mrs. Slavin of Hensall. The ceremony was performed' by Rev. A. W. Shepherd, of Egntondville, Baird—Taylor A quiet wedding took place at the Manse in Forest on Saturday, April 16th, 1938, at 10 a.m., when Retta Irene, daughter of Mrs. J. Taylor, and the elate J. Taylor of 'Forest became the bride of Walter H. Baird, young- er son of Mr. and , Mrs. George T. Baird of Brucefield. The bride looked lovely. in a powder blue suit, ivory satin blouse with snatching accessor- ies. Immediately after the ceremony the bridal party went to the home of the bride's mother, where a wedding luncheon was seined. Later the hap- ry couple left for a motor trip for London and other points. The young eounle, who are well known, and held in the highest esteem in the .commun- ity, will make their home on the se- cond concession, Stanley Township. Congratulations and best wishes. months, is now able to return to his work in Flint, Mich. On Monday afternoon members of Baird's Cemetery Board and a num- ber of helpers held a tree planting bee at the cemetery when twenty-six maples were placed along the front of the grounds' which will add to the beauty of the grounds in a few years time. The board appreciates the ser- vices of those who helped with the work. BETTER CHICKS AND ETTER PU ,n ie.,:;,.ETS You Can Have Both -And at a Lower Cost Feed your. Chicks SHUR-GAIItT Chick Starter and they will sur- prise you with their size, and health. After eight weeks, change to a Mash made with one bag of SHTJR-GAIN Developing Concentrate and three bags of , your own grains. If you haven't your own grains, feed SHUR-GAIN Growing Mash-. SHUR-GAIN Chick Starter $2.90 per bag t3HUR-GAIN Developing Concentrate $3.15 per bag SHUR-GAIN 16% Growing Mash $2.40 per bag BETTER CHICKS AND BE'1TER PULLETS ARE THE FOUNDA- TION FOR MORE EGGS NEXT FALL. AND WINTER. INSURE YOUR PROFITS WITH SHUR-GAIN. c For Sale by— FORD'S GRAIN AND, SEED, CLINTON, J. K. CORNISH, BRUCEFIELD, ALEX WELLS, LOND E SBORO, Clinton Fee STANLEY Mr. and Mrs. Lorne Pepper of Ni- agara Falls, spent the holiday at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John E. Pepper. Mr. Charlie Falconer of Bayfield, is visiting at the home of Mr. Hugh Gilmour. Mr. Hugh McGregor of Detroit visited his sisters, Mrs. John Mc0ow an, and Mrs. Geo. Baird. wpm sel Scott, Hugh Miller, James Lobb, Gibbs d l accompanied by Robert 'Gibbs; Merrill Cantelon of Wingham gave a number on the mouthorgan and accordian; reading, Mrs. Hugh Wilson; instrumental, Harold Reid; ladies' quartette, Miss Sadie Carter, Mrs. J. . J.Robertson, Mrs. C. A. Howson, Mrs, Samuel Johnston ac- companied by Mrs. R. J. Phillips; solo, Donald Gibbs, Londesboro; viola obligate accompanied by Mrs. R. J. Mr. and Mrs. William Baird and Phillips at the piano and Robert laughter, Thelma, of Toronto, are Gibbs on the violin; D. C. McMorran, spending the Easter holidays with ' Lueknow, selection on banjo; solo, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Baird and family. Harvey McGee; Rev. A. M Boyle, Miss Isobel Robinson underwent a 1 Blyth, reading; Merrill Cantelon, tonsil operation on Tuesday in Clin- Wingham, guitar; and mouthorgan; ton hospital. treading, Mrs. Harry Johnston, Clin- Mrs. Tom Robinson spent a few ton; solo, Elmer Robertson; hymn, days with Mr, and Mrs Jas. M. Reid Harvey McGee; Merrill Cantelon, of Clinton. I mouthorgan and saw; solo, Mrs. •Kat- The Stanley Ladies' Club met at'iner Dawson; violin, Robert Gibbs; the home of Mrs. Will McRwen's for accompanied at the piano by Donald their April meeting with eighteen Gibbs; Mr.McMorran, Lueknoty, gave members and two visitors present. I several bird calls and a number on a The meeting opened in the usual violin made with a berry box; chorus way. Mrs. AIex. McEwen read a let- by Russell Scott, Donald Gibbs, Hugh ter of thanks from Rev. Robertson, Miller, Jim Lobb, accompanied by Saskatchewan, for the papers and ma. Robert Gibbs, gazines received from the Club. The I two south groups are collecting funds A Letter From One Of Our to buy cotton material to be sent north with the next shipment. A crib Readers quilt completed, was donated by Mrs, Dear Friend—We intend leaving Alex. McEwen. i here next week and will not get the A contest called "Menu" followed, News -Record here after you receive this notice, so please send next week's Mise Nora Stewart. and Mrs. Wait er' Moffatt being the winners of this paper to our Toronto address. We have received your News -Record contest, Mrs. Initis gave a very pleasing regularly every week since last No- Instrunrental. The roll call for May °ember, and have appreciated your is an exchange of seeds and bulbs. services very much, The News -Re - The meeting closed by singing God Save the King, after which a delicious tea was served. Miss Dorothy Innis of Toronto, is news, and very well remember so visiting with her parents, Mr, and Mrs. John Innis, many of the items mentioned in the Miss Mary Stewart of Timmins, is same, which brings back to my mind spending the holiday season with her the good old times of years ago, and parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fenwick Stew - cord pleasant memories of my young - cord is a very welcome visitor. We like to get our old town's news, both past and present. I am always very much interested in the old home town art. er days. Mrs. Robert McLaren of Hensall is I We have enjoyed very much our spending some time with her daugh- Winter in Florida, the land of per - tier, Mrs. E. 0, Glen. i petual sunshine; fruit and flowers, Mr. Joe Murphy of Kingston spent wonderful tropical scenery, and the the week -end with his parents, Mr. singing 9f the birds, St. Petersburg and Mrs. Bert Murphy. lis a very busy city in the Winter sea - Mr. and Mrs, Gabe Elliott Jack and son, with a normal population of a - Margaret, of Toronto, visited with bout sixtyfive thousand, which is Mr. and Mrs. Ed. C. Glenn on Satnr- doubled in the winter season, Over 68,000 tourists have registered at the day. !Chamber of Commerce this season, Mrs. Adam Stewart, Mrs. John Mc - The enclosed weather report will give Faslane, Mies Kate McGregor, and you a good idea of the weather we Mrs. Neil McGregor, motored to have all Winter, just midsummer all Highgate on. Friday and are spending r, - the timewhich we enjoy very much. the week with Highgate, Windsor, St. Petersburg is a. wonderful city and Chatham relatives: I for all kinds of sports. Of course Miss Jessie Cameron of Clinton, lawn bowlingthegame I am es ec- spent a few days with Nora Stewart is p last week. Pally interested in. We have the !ergs Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Welsh,' and est bowling club in the world, with a Lenore, spent Good Friday with Lon- membership en the men's side of friends. about 450, and adjoining is the lad - don' Mr. and,Mes, E. Brown of Petrolia res club with a membership of about 150spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Bill hem the', We have 30 greens as we call Shaddick, tin Canada. We call them courts Mr, and air`s. S. Neilans spent a here, which are composed of snail, sprinkled few days with Mr, and Mrs. W. Shad - good sand, and are a very good substitute for grass. At 9 dick. o'clock every morning you will see all the courts filled up and kept going until ten o'clock dvery night, with very en.thuiastic bowlers, all dressed in white flannels, which is a wonder- ful sight in the winter time, when compared with our Canadian Winter EBENEZER The monthly meeting of the W. A. of Ebenezer Church was held Thurs- day, April 14th, at the home of Mrs. Carman Tebbutt, Mrs. Bert Lobb pre- siding. The meeting opened with a weathor. No wonder you will say St. hymn, ' The scripture reading tune city. is such an attractive tourist prayer by Mrs. E. Little. An Easter m' Then adjoining our club is the program VMS given consisting of shuffleboard club, with a membership readings by Mrs. H. Williams and of 4,445 members, then in the same Mrs. B. Lobb; a duet by Mee. Hay- park they have all kinds of other dein and Mrs: Patton. ,The business sports ---hundreds of others playing was then transacted. The meeting• outside, such as Chess, quoits, Roque was closed by singing the hymn "Je- and card games galore, no gambling sus kee r me near the Cross", follow- hibited), allowecl at any game (positively pro- ? ed with a prayer by Mrs. B. Lobb. A l All this week the city is beautiful - dainty lunch was served by Mrs. Fred ly decorated, being what is called the Lobb and Mrs, Carman Tebbutt. 'AUBURN festival of States, and celebrating the 50th' anniversary of the city. The pa- rade which was held yesterday was The sacred concert cinder the au- a wonderful sight, one never to be. spices of the Ladies Aidof the Bap- forgotten, and witnessed said to be fist congregation was presented ,Fri- by over 75,000 people, composed of ,76 dayevening.Rev. G W. Sherman as beautiful floats, from almost every state; and 22 brass bands, with prizes chairman introduced the following program: orchestra number by Mrs, awarded by the, city for the best Joh McKnightMrs. C. A. Howson floats, and also the bands. Then to- Mar orie Johnst n Rev, and Mrs G. day was the children's parade, and 1 0 ' what another ',sight and' what. anoth- Sherman, Ray and Harry Webster, er ?am of people to see all the kiddies.Lloyd .Ferguson, Lloyd Johnston; and the bicycle arade, all decorated., chorus, by four-Londesboro. bo s : Rus- ycle p y ' —JAKE ,TAYLORn JE'VISCHICKS COMMERCIALLY BRED—ELECTRICALLY HATCHED YOUR ASSURANCE FOR PROFITS. More Eggs U Faster Growth We can only hatch sa many Chicks, if you would not be dis- appointed you must ORDER NOW. 100% OF ALL CHICKS BATCHED IN 1938 HAVE BEEN ORDERED LOCALLY. DOES THIS NOT SPEAI{ FOR ITSELF? • JERVIS HATCHERY & FEED STORE 1' j IN THE WINTERTIME Saturday night is HOCKEY NIGUT at the Maple Leaf Gardens. IN THE SUMMERTIME Saturday night is SPECIAL EGG NIGHT at ClintonCreamery LONDMSEORO Miss E. R. • Stewart • :,f Clinton,' spent Easter Sunday with her sister,' 211•s. T. E. Adams. Miss Kathleen 1'oungblut is spend-' 5ng Easter week at the home of Mr, ,and Mrs, T. E. Adams. Misses Bertha and Isabel Webster , f Toronto visited their parents, Mr. nand Mrs Joseph Webster ' aver the sweek-end. The regular meeting of the W. M. S. was held on Thursday, afternoon, -with the President, Miss Young, pre - ..siding. The meeting opened by sing-' ing, "Behold a Stranger at the Door", .and Lord's Prayer in unison. The minutes of last meeting were read and adapted, sixteen members :answered the roll call, Delegates were appointed to attend the Presby - 'tale' meeting lin, Exeter. Mrs, Cald- ' well's group took charge. "In Christ there is no East or West", was sung, • after which Jean McCall sang a solo • and Miss Young led in prayer. The ',Study Book was taken by eight of 'the members and was very interesting :'and instructing. .A group of the la- dies then gave a chorus followed by several sentence prayers, The cloy- ang hymn was "Loud of 'the Lands", and Mrs. Tamblyn gave the closing prayer. The Missionary Easter Thankoffer- ing was held in the basement of the Church on Sunday evening. Dr. Vokes was the guest speaker. We feel that we owe the success. of the meeting largely to Dr, Valles, he made the need very plain and we all felt that it was good to have been there. The regular meeting of the Wo- man's Institute- was held in Commun- ity Hall on March 31st, with the pre- sident, Mrs,, E. Adams, in charge. Meeting opened by singing opening ode . and Lord's Prayer in unison. During the business session it was decided on donating to the hall board the sum of $20.00, and also to donate the sum of $15.00 to the Ebenezer Cemetery board, Roll call was ans- wered by an old Proverb and was re- sponded to by twelve. members: Mr's., W. Lyon gave a most interesting pa- per on Canadianization, Solo; Mrs. E. Adams. . The . election then took place, officers are as follo' s: Presi- dent, Mrs. E. Adams; lst vice, Mrs. Geo. Moon; 2nd vice, Mrs. George McV'ittie; Secy,-Treas., Mrs, Bert Brunsdon; District Director, Mrs. J. P. Manning; Pianist, Mrs., G. McVit- THURS., APRIL 21, 1935. OBITUARIES Mrs. Robert Mutch Mrs. Robert Mutch, lormer,matr•on of the Huron County Hone, of which her husband' Was keeper, died on Mon day in, her 91st year. Mrs. Muteh was i11 only five days, She died at the"hoine of her son, J. E. Muteh, Vic- toria street, Goderich, who formerly operated a barbershop in Clinton. She was born at Balsam, Ont., and was married 60 years ago, With her husband she occupied a •farrn near Auburn, and then they moved to Gor, ria, where Mr. Mutch operated a but- cher shop for 14 nears, In 1905 they became keeper and: 'ivatron of the county home at Clinton, remaining there until the death of Mr. Mutch in 1915. Since then, Mrs. Mutch has lived with her son in Goderieb Rev. C. L. Bilkey Rev, Charles Llewellyn Bilkey, rector of St. Mark's church, Clevel- and, died on Tuesday at Los Angeles, California, while on leave of absence due to failing health. Born at St. George's, Bermuda, Mr. Bilkey was,'a graduate of Toronto University and obtained his Bachelor of Divinity degree from Wycliffe Theological College. `He was rector, of St. Paul's Church, Clinton, from 1923 to 1927, and had, ein also had charges rat ton Kingston, ,ind- Lind- say, Brantford, Defiance, Ohio, and St. Mark's, Cleveland. He ivas sixty- one year of age. Mr. George Dann Mrs. W. V. Roy, Londesboro, has received word of .the passing of her father, Mr. George Dann, who died in Toronto early yesterday. He was in his 85th year. Following the funeral services in Toronto this morning, the remains will be brought here for interment in Clinton Cemetery. The funeral ser- vices ervices at the graveside tomorrow will be conducted by Rev. I{ MeGoun, LONDON ROAD The London Road Community Club met at the home of Mrs. NI. Hardy on Thursday afternoon, April 14th. The meeting opened with "Old Black Joe", and the Creed. There was a demonstration of the Winter's Fancy Work. Six members were tied in the guessing contest, so a -spelling match was, staged to 'determine the winners, Mrs. 111. Manning' and Mrs. M, Il:inly were. winners. Mr's, Hanly served a'dainty lunch, the table being decorated with ;spring flowers and Faster• decorations. Miss Jean Falconer of Paris spent Easter at her home. Miss Wilma Roweliffe of London spent the holidays with her parents, Mr. and Mis. Byam Rowcliffe. Canada is the chief supplier of flour to Jamaica. For the first nine months of 1937 'Canada contributed :165,607 bags of 196 1b. each, compared with 74910 bags from Great Britain; 29,- 168 bags from Australia, and 3,316 bags from the United States. tie; Assistant, Mrs. S. Carter; Audi- tors, Mrs. F. Hall, Miss E. Mains; Flower Committee, Mrs, M. Ross, Mrs. J. Nott; program committee to make eesprogsams for 1938. Mrs. J. McCool, Mrs. C. Ruddell, Mrs, W. Lyon, Mrs. F Hall. The lunch for each meeting to just be sandwich and cake, Meeting closed by singing the Na- tional Anthem, Lunch was served by Mrs. Chas. Ruddell, Mrs. J. McCool, Mrs. F. Hall, Miss Brigham. Splendid Easter services were held in the United Church both Sunday morning and evening. The Sunday School took charge of the morning service and occupied the centre pews of the church. All seats were filled throughout the church. A splendid Easter program was given by the Sunday School, and Rev. A. W. Gar• diner gave a short address. The church being nicely decorated with potted plants and cut flowers. Each number on.the program was enjoyed. In the evening the W. M. S. had their Easter Thankoffer•ing service with Dr. Vokes of Blyth as guest speaker, with t] other •. r numbers on the program snaking the meeting very interesting throughout. A. splendid attendance at each service. Miss Ruth Lyon and Miss West, R.N., of Stratford; Miss . B. Kirk, Port Stanley; Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Kirk, Clinton, were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Lyon on Easter Sun- day. Miss P. Reid is spending Easter week with Toronto friends, Mr, Clifford Sundercock has taken a position with Mr. J. P. Manning. Col. and Mrs:Dewar, Ottawa, spent the week -end with the lady's mother, Mrs.. Elizabeth Lyon. Miss Helen Youngblrttt of London was with her parents over the week - Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Morris, of Toronto, visited relatives here on Good Friday and Saturday. Miss Mary Grierson and little daughter are visiting her parents, Mr, and Mrs. John Fingland at present. Miss Marion Stewart has returned from Toronto after spending the wins ter with her aunt, Mr's. J. Kennedy. Mrs. Chas. Manning Death again entered the village and claimed one in the person of Mrs. Charles Manning on Sunday evening, April 10th. Deceased had beers a re- sident of this village for twenty- eight years, having previously farm- ed ,on the 10th .concession. of llullett, Mrs. Manning had been in poor health, being confined to a wheel chair for ten years, and tate last four months bedfast, when death released her, she having borne her infirmity with great patience and cheerfulness. She will be greatly missed by her close friends. Those left to mourn their loss are her husband, and two daughters, Mrs. Stanley Lyon, 131u1 lett, and Mrs. Joseph S,haddick,' Lon- desboro, also two granddaughters two brothers, Mr. Herb. Mogridge, Auburn;'. Mr. Edwin, Mogridge of Whittiter, Cal. Two sisters prede- ceased her many years ago. The funeral was held from the United Church on, Wednesday after- noon, April l8th, Rev. A. W. Gardin- er officiating. The pallbearers were Mr. Fred Shobbrook,Robt, Young- blutt, Chas. Watson,: Wm. Goyim and Newman 'Garrett. Interment in the 'Onion Cemetery, BIyth. The 'sym- pathy of the community is extended to the bereaved ones, SRUCEFIELD RETIRING CHURCH TREASURER HONORED On 'Friday evening Rev. W. A. an Mrs. Bremner, Edna, Mr. and Mrs. Duncan Aikenhead together with the Managers of Br ueefield United Church and their wives, were guests ua a n at the ' h s- ous home of Mr. and Mrs, Fred Burdge, where a delightful in- formal nformal evening was spent, the gath- ering being held primarily to honor the retiring treasurer of the *church, Mrs. Duncan Aikenhead, who after eighteen years of faithful and effi- cient service has retired from • the position. The hostess served a sumptuous dinner, the table being tastefully de- corated with pink and white carna- tions. A suitable autographed letter of appreciation. was read to Mrs. Aik- enhead by J. B. Mustard on behalf of the church, and a beautiful walnut cedar lined chest was presented by Messrs. Thos. Chapman and Fred Burdge, Mrs. Aikenhead made a suitable reply of thanks, after which the remainder a£ the. evening' was spent in a social way. Suitable votes of thanks were extended to the host and hostess before the gathering dis- persed. Mr, Fred Burdge will 'succeed Mrs, Aikenhead as church treasurer. He has been an the Board of Managers for a number of years. Misses Ina and EllenScottof Lon- don, spent Easter at their home here. Mr. and Mrs. J. K. Cornish spent Sunday in Stratford. Rev. and Mrs. Bremner and Edna, spent a few days in St, Thomas. Miss Margaret Aikenhead of Lon- don, spent a few days with her par- ents, Mr. and Mrs. H. Aikenhead. Miss Evelyn Grainger of Stratford, visited at her home here on Sunday. Miss Anna Cornish lis. visiting friends in Stratford. Miss Freda Bandon 01 London, is visiting her eousin, Miss Betty Bran- don. Miss Dorothy Swan of Torontoj spent the holidays at her home here. Mr. and Mrs, T. H. Wheeler spent the week -end at Stratford. Mrs. John Rattenbury and family of Burlington visited with Mrs. W. Rattenbury and Mr. and Mrs. Ross Scott. Mr. and Mrs, John McIntosh and little daughter and Mrs. Carmen Haugh and children of Toronto, are visiting Mr. and Mrs. C. Haugh. Misses Margaret Watson of Tor- onto, and Janet Watson of London, are holidaying at their lhonie here. Mr. and Mrs. A. 'Brandon and fam- ily spent Good Friday in London. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Simpson of De- ttoit, visited with Mr. C. D. Simpson. Mr. L. Reid of Toronto, spent the past week at his haute here. Mr. and Mrs, T. Dunlop of Chats.' worth, spent Easter with, Mi•. and Mrs. Ross Scott. Mrs. 0. Ham and Wesley and Miss M. Swan spent a few days in Hamil- ton. . Mr. Harry Dunlop of Simcoe, ited her grandmother, Mrs. W. Rat- tenbury. Kaiser, •Detroit) Mrs B. K s of Mr. an d spent Easter with Mr. and Mrs, 11. Zapfo. , Mrs. Thompson of Sarnia is visiting her mother, Mrs. Stevens. Rev. Mr. Towsend of Belgrave, will occupy; the pulpit next Sunday. Mr. Stanley Reid and Mrs. Kantahe of Toronto, spent the week -end at. their horse here. Little Dorothy, West of. St. Thomas, is visiting her grandparents, Rev. and Mrs. Bremner. There will be a meeting of the eon- eregation in the school room of the church on Monday, April 25th, at 8 pan., to consider the call to a min- ister. Easter visitors were: Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Petro of Toronto, visited the home of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Alien and Mr. and Mrs. James Moodie. Mr. and Mrs, Alvin, Dutat of .Bay- field visited friends in the village last Sunday. Rev. W, A. and: 14Irs. Bremner an.tl• Miss Edna, Reg. N., returned home after spending last week with friends in St. Thomas. Master John W. Prowse of London is spending his holidays at the home of Mr. and Mrs. L. Forrest in the village, Mr. J. H. O'Neil, f orrn.erly•of Bruce- field, who diet with a serious auto ac- cident over six months ago, and has been living- •with'his -aunt, Mrs. J. Walker for the Hast three and a half MARRIAGES Crawford• --Moore A quiet wedding was solemnized at the St: James Presbyterian manse en Saturday afternoon: when Mary lfuphemia Moose, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs Joseph Moore, of the tenth concession of Bosangaet Town- ship, was united in marriage to James Clarence Crawford, son of Mr. and Mrs. Char;,les, Crawford, of Londes bolo, in Hallett Township, The Rev. W. B. Macodrum performed the cere- mony. The bride waseher ing in a Wallace blue sheer alpaca,. .bolero, style gown, and wore a grey English tweed top coat and matching accessor- ies. The bride and bridegroom were attended by Miss Edith Moore, and Joseph J. Moore Jr., sister and broth- er of the bride. The bridesmaid wore a sea bine chiffon gown with match- ing accessories. Following a short honeymoon Mr, and Mrs: Crawford will reside on the bridegroom's fern', at Londesboro. The bride is a grad= nate of Clinton Publie Hospital. Jones—Corbett A very, pretty wedding was solemn- ized on Saturday morning. at eleven o'clock at the United Church Manse, liensail, when Rev. A. Sinclair united in marriage Edna Mae, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Corbett of Hensall to Norman Wes ey Jones, son of Mr. and Mrs. Norman Janes, of Kippen. The bride was, charming in midnight blue triple sheer dress with matching. accessories and carried a bouquet of pink carnations, Miss Kathleen Jones, sister of the groom, was the brides- maid, wearing a printed chiffon gown with corresponding accessories, while the groom was supported by, the bride's twin brother, Edward Corbett. A sumptuous wedding dinner was served at the home of the bride's par- ents to about twenty-five guests. Miss Annie Coleman and Miss Irene Mousseau, friends of the bride, wait- ed on the table, ,asslsi:ed by Mrs. Alex Mousseau. Later the young couple left amidst showers of con- fetti on a honeymoon trip: to London and Stratford, the bride travelling in a smart gray suit with navy accessor- ies. The young couple were the re- cipients of ninny and beautiful gifts. They . will reside on the second 'con- cession of Stanley. In this marriage it may be noted that both the bride and bridegroom nee twins. - Glew—More A quiet wedding took place on Thursday ,April 14th at Duff's Un- ited Manse near Seaforth when Helen Caroline, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Angus More of McKillop became the bride of John Glendon Glew, old- est son of Mrs. Frank Glew and the late Frank Glew. Rev. R. W. Craw officiated. The bride wore a navy blue sheer with white accessories. Mr. and Mrs. Glew Ieft on a honeymoon trip. to Chicago. On their return the young couple will reside at the bride's home in McI{illop. Scoins—Lemmons A pretty wedding was solemnized at Trinity church rectory, Mitchell, on Saturday, April 16, at high noon when Ina Margaret Letnmons became the bride of Norman Scoins of Sea - forth. Tne ceremony was perfornied by Rev. R. O. Capper. Miss Ila Lem - mons, sister of the bride, was brides- maid and Mr. Frank Case of Seaforth supported the groom. After the cer- emony a wedding dinner was served at the home of the bride's mother. Later Mr and Mrs. Scoins left to Niagara Falls and other eastern points, On their return they will re- side in Seaforth. Slavin—Elgie A very pretty wedding was sol- emnized on Saturday, April 16th at eleven o'clock at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John T. Elgie, Seaforth,. when their daughter Dorothy Ilene, was united in marriage to Glen Rob- ert, son of Mr. William Slavin and the late. Mrs. Slavin of Hensall. The ceremony was performed' by Rev. A. W. Shepherd, of Egntondville, Baird—Taylor A quiet wedding took place at the Manse in Forest on Saturday, April 16th, 1938, at 10 a.m., when Retta Irene, daughter of Mrs. J. Taylor, and the elate J. Taylor of 'Forest became the bride of Walter H. Baird, young- er son of Mr. and , Mrs. George T. Baird of Brucefield. The bride looked lovely. in a powder blue suit, ivory satin blouse with snatching accessor- ies. Immediately after the ceremony the bridal party went to the home of the bride's mother, where a wedding luncheon was seined. Later the hap- ry couple left for a motor trip for London and other points. The young eounle, who are well known, and held in the highest esteem in the .commun- ity, will make their home on the se- cond concession, Stanley Township. Congratulations and best wishes. months, is now able to return to his work in Flint, Mich. On Monday afternoon members of Baird's Cemetery Board and a num- ber of helpers held a tree planting bee at the cemetery when twenty-six maples were placed along the front of the grounds' which will add to the beauty of the grounds in a few years time. The board appreciates the ser- vices of those who helped with the work. BETTER CHICKS AND ETTER PU ,n ie.,:;,.ETS You Can Have Both -And at a Lower Cost Feed your. Chicks SHUR-GAIItT Chick Starter and they will sur- prise you with their size, and health. After eight weeks, change to a Mash made with one bag of SHTJR-GAIN Developing Concentrate and three bags of , your own grains. If you haven't your own grains, feed SHUR-GAIN Growing Mash-. SHUR-GAIN Chick Starter $2.90 per bag t3HUR-GAIN Developing Concentrate $3.15 per bag SHUR-GAIN 16% Growing Mash $2.40 per bag BETTER CHICKS AND BE'1TER PULLETS ARE THE FOUNDA- TION FOR MORE EGGS NEXT FALL. AND WINTER. INSURE YOUR PROFITS WITH SHUR-GAIN. c For Sale by— FORD'S GRAIN AND, SEED, CLINTON, J. K. CORNISH, BRUCEFIELD, ALEX WELLS, LOND E SBORO, Clinton Fee STANLEY Mr. and Mrs. Lorne Pepper of Ni- agara Falls, spent the holiday at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John E. Pepper. Mr. Charlie Falconer of Bayfield, is visiting at the home of Mr. Hugh Gilmour. Mr. Hugh McGregor of Detroit visited his sisters, Mrs. John Mc0ow an, and Mrs. Geo. Baird. wpm sel Scott, Hugh Miller, James Lobb, Gibbs d l accompanied by Robert 'Gibbs; Merrill Cantelon of Wingham gave a number on the mouthorgan and accordian; reading, Mrs. Hugh Wilson; instrumental, Harold Reid; ladies' quartette, Miss Sadie Carter, Mrs. J. . J.Robertson, Mrs. C. A. Howson, Mrs, Samuel Johnston ac- companied by Mrs. R. J. Phillips; solo, Donald Gibbs, Londesboro; viola obligate accompanied by Mrs. R. J. Mr. and Mrs. William Baird and Phillips at the piano and Robert laughter, Thelma, of Toronto, are Gibbs on the violin; D. C. McMorran, spending the Easter holidays with ' Lueknow, selection on banjo; solo, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Baird and family. Harvey McGee; Rev. A. M Boyle, Miss Isobel Robinson underwent a 1 Blyth, reading; Merrill Cantelon, tonsil operation on Tuesday in Clin- Wingham, guitar; and mouthorgan; ton hospital. treading, Mrs. Harry Johnston, Clin- Mrs. Tom Robinson spent a few ton; solo, Elmer Robertson; hymn, days with Mr, and Mrs Jas. M. Reid Harvey McGee; Merrill Cantelon, of Clinton. I mouthorgan and saw; solo, Mrs. •Kat- The Stanley Ladies' Club met at'iner Dawson; violin, Robert Gibbs; the home of Mrs. Will McRwen's for accompanied at the piano by Donald their April meeting with eighteen Gibbs; Mr.McMorran, Lueknoty, gave members and two visitors present. I several bird calls and a number on a The meeting opened in the usual violin made with a berry box; chorus way. Mrs. AIex. McEwen read a let- by Russell Scott, Donald Gibbs, Hugh ter of thanks from Rev. Robertson, Miller, Jim Lobb, accompanied by Saskatchewan, for the papers and ma. Robert Gibbs, gazines received from the Club. The I two south groups are collecting funds A Letter From One Of Our to buy cotton material to be sent north with the next shipment. A crib Readers quilt completed, was donated by Mrs, Dear Friend—We intend leaving Alex. McEwen. i here next week and will not get the A contest called "Menu" followed, News -Record here after you receive this notice, so please send next week's Mise Nora Stewart. and Mrs. Wait er' Moffatt being the winners of this paper to our Toronto address. We have received your News -Record contest, Mrs. Initis gave a very pleasing regularly every week since last No- Instrunrental. The roll call for May °ember, and have appreciated your is an exchange of seeds and bulbs. services very much, The News -Re - The meeting closed by singing God Save the King, after which a delicious tea was served. Miss Dorothy Innis of Toronto, is news, and very well remember so visiting with her parents, Mr, and Mrs. John Innis, many of the items mentioned in the Miss Mary Stewart of Timmins, is same, which brings back to my mind spending the holiday season with her the good old times of years ago, and parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fenwick Stew - cord pleasant memories of my young - cord is a very welcome visitor. We like to get our old town's news, both past and present. I am always very much interested in the old home town art. er days. Mrs. Robert McLaren of Hensall is I We have enjoyed very much our spending some time with her daugh- Winter in Florida, the land of per - tier, Mrs. E. 0, Glen. i petual sunshine; fruit and flowers, Mr. Joe Murphy of Kingston spent wonderful tropical scenery, and the the week -end with his parents, Mr. singing 9f the birds, St. Petersburg and Mrs. Bert Murphy. lis a very busy city in the Winter sea - Mr. and Mrs, Gabe Elliott Jack and son, with a normal population of a - Margaret, of Toronto, visited with bout sixtyfive thousand, which is Mr. and Mrs. Ed. C. Glenn on Satnr- doubled in the winter season, Over 68,000 tourists have registered at the day. !Chamber of Commerce this season, Mrs. Adam Stewart, Mrs. John Mc - The enclosed weather report will give Faslane, Mies Kate McGregor, and you a good idea of the weather we Mrs. Neil McGregor, motored to have all Winter, just midsummer all Highgate on. Friday and are spending r, - the timewhich we enjoy very much. the week with Highgate, Windsor, St. Petersburg is a. wonderful city and Chatham relatives: I for all kinds of sports. Of course Miss Jessie Cameron of Clinton, lawn bowlingthegame I am es ec- spent a few days with Nora Stewart is p last week. Pally interested in. We have the !ergs Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Welsh,' and est bowling club in the world, with a Lenore, spent Good Friday with Lon- membership en the men's side of friends. about 450, and adjoining is the lad - don' Mr. and,Mes, E. Brown of Petrolia res club with a membership of about 150spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Bill hem the', We have 30 greens as we call Shaddick, tin Canada. We call them courts Mr, and air`s. S. Neilans spent a here, which are composed of snail, sprinkled few days with Mr, and Mrs. W. Shad - good sand, and are a very good substitute for grass. At 9 dick. o'clock every morning you will see all the courts filled up and kept going until ten o'clock dvery night, with very en.thuiastic bowlers, all dressed in white flannels, which is a wonder- ful sight in the winter time, when compared with our Canadian Winter EBENEZER The monthly meeting of the W. A. of Ebenezer Church was held Thurs- day, April 14th, at the home of Mrs. Carman Tebbutt, Mrs. Bert Lobb pre- siding. The meeting opened with a weathor. No wonder you will say St. hymn, ' The scripture reading tune city. is such an attractive tourist prayer by Mrs. E. Little. An Easter m' Then adjoining our club is the program VMS given consisting of shuffleboard club, with a membership readings by Mrs. H. Williams and of 4,445 members, then in the same Mrs. B. Lobb; a duet by Mee. Hay- park they have all kinds of other dein and Mrs: Patton. ,The business sports ---hundreds of others playing was then transacted. The meeting• outside, such as Chess, quoits, Roque was closed by singing the hymn "Je- and card games galore, no gambling sus kee r me near the Cross", follow- hibited), allowecl at any game (positively pro- ? ed with a prayer by Mrs. B. Lobb. A l All this week the city is beautiful - dainty lunch was served by Mrs. Fred ly decorated, being what is called the Lobb and Mrs, Carman Tebbutt. 'AUBURN festival of States, and celebrating the 50th' anniversary of the city. The pa- rade which was held yesterday was The sacred concert cinder the au- a wonderful sight, one never to be. spices of the Ladies Aidof the Bap- forgotten, and witnessed said to be fist congregation was presented ,Fri- by over 75,000 people, composed of ,76 dayevening.Rev. G W. Sherman as beautiful floats, from almost every state; and 22 brass bands, with prizes chairman introduced the following program: orchestra number by Mrs, awarded by the, city for the best Joh McKnightMrs. C. A. Howson floats, and also the bands. Then to- Mar orie Johnst n Rev, and Mrs G. day was the children's parade, and 1 0 ' what another ',sight and' what. anoth- Sherman, Ray and Harry Webster, er ?am of people to see all the kiddies.Lloyd .Ferguson, Lloyd Johnston; and the bicycle arade, all decorated., chorus, by four-Londesboro. bo s : Rus- ycle p y ' —JAKE ,TAYLORn