The Clinton News Record, 1934-05-24, Page 1'
The News -Record Est. 1878
With Which
is Incorporated The
Clinton New Era
NO. 5376 -56th YEAR
CLINTON ONTARIO, THURSDAY, MAY 24, 1934
Yor t'ngagernent and
Wedding gings
GO TO• HELLYAR, THE JEWELER
GOOD VALUE
NEWEST DESIGNS
LOWEST PRICES '
We Pay GASH FOR OLD GOLD. Now is the time to dispose of
old Gold.
YL YLet1qr
Headquarters for Watch and Jewelery Repair;
Jeweler and Optometrist Res. Phone: 174J,
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VOILE DRESSES at
1.19
In Light Floral Effects, Mostly'
Organdy Trimmed, Sizes 32.to 40
For quick selling Wednesday,
Friday and Saturday of this week
EXTRA. SPECIAL $1.19
Weldrest and Holeproof
Hosiery
In the New Summer Shades, for
Smartness as well as True
Economy
"Askthe women who wear them"
HEAVY SERVICE 98c PAIR
SERVICE CHIFFON .. 75c PAIR
FINESHEER CHIFFON $1.00 PAIR
FINE SHEER CREPE' $1,25 PAIR i
A NEW, LIGHTER CREPE $1.00 PAIR
EVERY PAIR GUARANTEED
I it W I 14if ' S
" CLINTON'S LEADING STYLE SIIOPPE:"
LONDON ROAD,'
The London .Road Club met at the
home of Mrs. Clegg on 'Thursday af-
ternoon last,' The roll call was ans.,
wered by the exchange of plants,
bulbs, etc., a number.tlius changing
hands and making for the enrich-
ment and variety of the. members'
gardens,
Several matters abf routine business
were attended to and letters in reply
to gifts of flowers were read.
Miss Sinclair, night superintendent
of the Clinton Public Hospital, then
gave a very'interesting and instruc-
tive talk and demonstration on First
Aid. At the conelusion'of this, and
before afternoon tea was served, a
contest was indulged in, Mrs. J. T.
McKnight of Clinton,' being award-
ed the prize. ' Mrs. Moffatt's group
assisted the hostess serve refresh-
ments. The June meeting of the Club
will :be held at the home of Mrs. W.
Swinbank. ,
Miss Annie Crittenden Of Toronto
spent Sunday with' her parents, Mr.
and •les. W. Crittenden,
Mrs. J. E. Taylor of Londesboro
spent Sunday with her niece; lVlrs.;W.
1 Crittenden.
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Nott and ''Jim'
visited friends at Blyth on Sunday.,
Mr. and Mrs. Wafter Layton visit-
ed on Sunday with Brussels' friends.
BAYFIELD
Mr. and Mrs: F. It Paull of Wind,
son spent a couple of days at the
home of Mrs. N. W. Woods last week,
:Mr. and Mrs. Suppnick and'dangh-
ter Carol, and Mrs. Molly spent a
few days at their cottage last week.
Mr and Mrs. Suppnsck' and Carol re-
turned on Sunday ' and :Mrs. IloiIy
remained.
',Miss Isobel Kirk spent the week
,end at her home in Glanwoth.
Miss Bugler is visiting her brother,
Raw. W. G. Bugler.
Miss Jean M. Woods is spending -the
manner at home with ' Mrs. N. W.
' On tho'evening of Friday, May 18
the A.Y.P.A. of Varna, Bayfield . and
Middleton held a very successful ban-
quet when the Blues, the losers of the
season's contest, treated the Whites to.
a sumptuous repast.
The hall was very prettily decor.:
ated in Blue and White, with cherry
blossoms. Between courses there
was community singing, and Miss
Bugler favoured the. audience with a
solo.
Miss Marion Middleton proposed a
toast to the king and Mr. Bugler one
to the A.Y.P.A. which was respond-
ed to by Carl Diehl. Mr. Stewart
Middleton proposed a toast to the
winners and this was replied to by
Mr. Clayton Elliott, the captain of
the Whites. A toast to the ladies
was proposed by Mr. Randal Cole
and responded to, by Miss Margaret
Groves. Mr. Fred Middleton, Mr,
Leslie Elliott and 1Vlr, John MacFar-
lane and Mr. Bugler, Sr.,. were called
on for speeches. Miss Susie West-
lake 'proposed
iestlake'proposed a toast to Miss Lucy
It. Woods to thank her for her great
help in the A.Y.P.A. and to'wish her
"Bon Voyage" on her journey to Ire-
land. To this Miss Woods suitably
replied and the company sang "For
she's a jolly good fellow." Mass
Woods leaves today, Thursday, and
sails Friday from !Montreal. She
expects to be absent a couple of
months. Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Groves
and Miss Joan of Goderich sail en the
same boat on a visit to the British
/ales. ,
On Friday one of our local fisher.
men, W. J. Mcleod caught a very
large filh in his nets. It was a stur-
geon and weighed' 116 lbs, and meas-
ured 6 ft. 9 inches from tip to tail;
This is the largest fish taken in local
water for some time,. Many came'
to view the. fish on Sunday. It has
been shipped to New York.
Mr.' and Mrs, Roy Poth of Cale-
donia spent the'.. week -end at the
home of Mr, and Mrs. W. R. Jowett.
Mr. E. Kendall, of Guelph spent'
the week -end' at the home of. Mr.
and Mrs. W , R. Jowett.. `
THF, MARKETS
Wheat, 80e.
Oat's, 45c to 50c.
Barley, 55;c.
Buckwheat, 42,.
Butter, 20e.
Eggs, iic to 15c.
Live Hogs, $8.00, • •
ENTERTAINED BRIDE -ELECT
Mrs, J. 141, Elliott entertained on
Friday afternoon last in honour of
Miss Aileen Carbert, who was 'mar-
ried Tuesday morning to Mr.- L. 3.
Cranyn.
Mrs. Elliott's guests were the
neighbors,' who were thus pleased to
spend a social time with Miss Car-
bert, prior to her departure from
the town, and during the afternoon
they presented her with a pretty pic-
ture for her own home. A pleasant
afternoon was spent by all present.
NICE TROUT
' Mr. 3. A. Rath went fishing on
Thursday last, away up in the coun-
ty, somewhere, he was a bit vague
in regard to the location. He did-
rat
idrat come home empty-handed, as he
showed' The News-Reeprd a couple of
speckled trout on Friday morning,
one of which measured 12,M inches,
the other 11%. Mr. Rath, who is a
native of the upper part of the
county, knows the little trout
streams, well and has fished in them
all his life. Before the "dark day,"
in the early eighties, he says the
streams were teeming with trent
but that the ashes caught in the
waters at that time, when they were
Iow, killed ,off most of these fish and
that there has never been the same
abundance since.
BOY'S BASEBALL
We are to have something new this
year in the sport line, two boys'
baseball teams which will play often
enough to keep the baseball interest
up all the time. The names are
"Cubs" and "Giants." The schedule
for the season has been arranged as
follows:
June 1—,Cubs vs. Giants.
5—Giants vs. Cubs.
8—Cubs vs. Giants.
12—iGiants vs. Cubs.
15—Cubs. .vs. Giants.
20• -Giants vs. Cubs.
26—Cubs vs. Giants.
29—Giants vs. Cutts.
July 2—Cubs vs. Giants.
4—,Giants vs. Cubs.
6—Giants vs. Cubs.
10—Cubs vs. Giants.
13—Giants, vs, Cubs.
18—Cubs vs. Giants.
24 --Giants vs. Cubs.
27—Cubs vs. Giants,
31—Cubs vs, Giants.
Aug. 2 -Cubs vs. Giants.
7 -Giants vs, Cubs.
10—Cubs vs. Giants.
15—Giants vs. 'Cubs.
21—Cubs vs. Giants.
24=4Giants vs. Cubs,
Cut this out so that you may keep
these dates in mind and come out and
help the boys. Admission, silver col-
lection. Games called at 5.45 p.m.
AMONG THE CHURCHES
Presbyterian Church
The Rev. L B. Koine of the First
Presbyterian Church, Seaforth, wil'
preach" on Sunday morning.:
Wesley -Willis United Church
Sunday is anniversary day in this
church, when the Rev. D. C. McGreg-
or, D.D., of St. Andrew's United
church, London, will preach morning
and evening, . +The choir, underthe
direction of Mrs. Morgan Agnew, is
preparing special music for the oc-
casion and the following program of
music will be given:
Morning .Services.:
Anthem: The Lord is My Light,
Fletcher. Soloist; Miss Viola Fraser.
Solo: Thanks be to God, Dickson,
Mrs. Dr. Hearn.
Evening Service
Anthem: I am Alpha and Omega,
3. Stainer. Soloist: Mrs.' Dr. Hearn.
Duet: Love Divine, J. ' Stainer,
Mrs. Hearn, . Mr, J. C. Cooper.
Offertory Anthem: Send out Thy
Light, Goiined.
Solo: Selected, .Mas. Chas. E. Don-
The
onThe church and Sunday School will.
hold their picnic at Bayfield on the
3rd Wednesday in July.
The Eveready •Mission Circle met.
at the home of Miss •Isobel'Chowen
on Thursday evening, Miss Fraser,
the president, presided for the busi-
ness meeting,. Miss Maty Andrews at
the piano. At the conclusion of the
Business Miss 'Gladys Addison took
charge for the study peiuod, when
conditions in China were studied, a
Chapter in.. the Study Book,' "Lady
Fourth •Daughter," :being;.a basis of
the study, :Several of the young lad-
les took part. It was decided to have
a sewing meeting :on May 31st, to
finish, up the Circle's contribution *to
the bale to be shipped in June.
R. O.'s FOR HURON.
Mr. William Frayne of Exeter is
returning officer- for South Huron in
the coming election, while J. W. Mc-
Kibben of Wingham has the appoint-
ment for the Bruce -Huron riding.
L. 0. L. SEMI -ANNUM.
The semi-annual meeting of the
South -Hunan L.G.L. was held in
Clinton last']'riday evening, a good
representation of the, lodges and all
officers being present,
Routine business was transacted
and arrangements made for the cele-
bration of the 12 of July, which will
be held this year in Exeter.
A BIG CATCH
That was a monster fish caught
at Hayfield last Saturday by Mr. Mc-
Leod. A sturgeon measuring over
six feetin length and •neighing 113
lbs., is a big fish to catch ina nes.
This one became tangled in the up-
per part of the net and was safely
landed, the biggest haul made by
a Bayfield fisherman in some years.
Two years ago a sturgeon weighing
over sixty pounds was landed there.
A great many people viewed the
nig fish at Bayfield qn Sunday and
on Monday it was shipped to New
York, where there is a good market
for this type of fish.
RETURNING TO DISTRICT
Rev. 3. F. Reyeraft, minister of
North Parkdale United Church, Tor-
onto, will succeed Rev. C. W. De -
Mille, D.D„ as pastor of ,Central
United Church, Stratford, at the be-
ginning of July. M. Reyeraft is well
known in this district, having held a
pastorate at Goderich mine years
ago and conducted anniversary
services there on Sunday.
Among his other charges were
Brantford and London. He has been
pastor of the Parkdale church for
four years. Dr. DeMille will be his
successor in Parkdale.
Rev. Mr. Reycraft is a cousin of
Miss M. A. Stone of town.
A MOTOR ACCIDENT
What might have been a much
more serious accident happened Sun-
day evening on Ontario street when
Mr, Z. Mennell was knocked down by
a cat and sustained a fractured leg.
Mr. Mennell was crossing the
street up near the eastern end of the
town blot failed to see a car coming
from the west. The driver honked
his horn. and. swerved :out to avoid
him but instead of turning or stand-
ing still he endeavored to cross a.
head of the car and it struck him
with the above result.
The car, , which struck a post and
wag badly damaged, was being driv-
en by Mr. LePage of Toronto, who
had been in Goderich and was return-
ing. Ile was driving at a moderate
rate or the consequences might have
been more serious. Ile had his sis-
ter and a child with hint but no one
was much injured and after matter%
had been adjusted and the car had
been looked over they proceeded on
their way.
Mr. Mennell 'was removed to the.
hospital and his injuries attended to
and be is doing as well us can be ea,
peeted.
W. L ELECTS OFFICFIRS
The annual meeting of the Wo-
men's Institute was held on 'Thurs-
day afternoon. Owing to the ab-
sence of the president, Mrs. T. Cook;
les.- W. S. R. •Holmes presided. Full
reports of all committees for the
year were given. Following these
reports a numerous reading was giv-
en by Miss C. Harrison. Delegates
to the district annual were elected as
follows: Mrs. J. McKinley, Miss Dor-
is Miller, Mrs. H. Jenkins, Mrs. W.
Rozeli and Mrs. C. V. Cooke.
An instrumental.' duet by .Mrs. J.
Al, . Sutter and Benson Sutter, which
was very ninth appreciated and they
responded to an encore. The retiring
secretary, Miss Doris< Miller thanked
all who had helped her in the past
year and a hearty vote of thanks was
given to the retiring president. and
,secretary. The nominating commit-
tee, with Mrs. J, McKinley as-'eon-
venor, presentedthe following list of
officers for the coming year, which
was adepted
President: Mrs. 3. McKinley.
ist Vice: Mrs. W. S. R. Holmes.
2nd 'Vice: Mrs. J. 13. Levis.'
3rd Vice: Mrs. C. H. Verner.
Secretary: Mrs. W. Rozell.
'Treasurer: Mrs. P. Hanly.
Press Secretary: Miss Doris Miller,
Directors: Mrs. J. Sehoenhals,
Miss M. Walker, Mrs, R. Roberton,
Mrs, R. H. Johnson, .M'rs. G. Van
Borne, Mrs.3 Flynn, ,
'Committee' Convenors: Finance,
Mrs C. V. Cooke;. Social, Mrs. C.
Sturdy; Program, 'Mrs. W. Perdue;
Flower, Mrs, E. Serutonand Mrs. A
F. Cudmore; pianists, Mts. W. Pei,
due and Mrs. C. Draper. Auditors,
Mrs. W. T. Stewart,Mrs. H Thump;
son. .AI • picnic lunch was served un-
der direction of the,oecial committee
The New Era Est. 1865.
THE HOME PAPER
ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCED
Mr. and Mrs. ,Roblert G. Smith,
Goderich township, wish to announce
the engagement of their only daugh,
ter, Elva M., to Mr. Amos 3. Osbal-
deston, son of MTs. T. Cardwell,
Clinton, and the late Audrey Osbal•
deston, the marriage to take place
early in June.
LEGION MEETS HERE
At a meeting held in Clinton Tues-
day evening, delegates from all Leg-
ion Branches in Huron County dis-
cussed County Legion matters and
decided to hold the Annual War
Veterans' Picnic at Bayfield on Wed.)
July 25th, and the Huron County
church parade, in 'Brussels on Sun-
day, Sept. 10th.
LITTLE, LOCALS
Wie do not like all these robberies
in our town. We night just. as well
live. in the city if this kedps up.
Capt. Vanderheiden, the new offi-
cer in charge of the local Salvation
Army Corps, is planning for the tag
day, which the town council gave
permission to be held on Saturday)
June 2nd.
Miss Barbara Scott, daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. R. Scott, entertained
fifteen of her young friends on Mon-
day afternoon to celebrate her eighth
birthday. A vary jolly time was
spent by the young folk.
Not a word of complaint has been
heard about the fine rain we had Mon-
day night. And it was not accom-
panied by devastating wind or any-
thing alarming at all.
How did you spend the holiday yes-
terday?
CRONYN—CARBERT
St. Joseph's Church, Clinton, was
the scene of a. quiet but pretty wed-
ding on Tuesday morning at nine
o'clock, when Aileen M., daughter of
the late Mr, and Mrs. John Carbert,
became the bride of Mr. Leo J. Cro-
nyn, son of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur
Cronyn, Blyth. Rev. Fr. M. N. Sul-
livan, P.P., performed the •ceremony
and sang the nuptial High Mass,
which was served by Master Earl
Reynolds.
The wedding music was played by
Mrs. Frank Devereaux of Seaforth
and at the offertory a beautiful
"Rosewig Ava Maria" was sung by
Mrs. Leo Fortune. The chancel and
altar were :beautifully .decorated
with the season's blossoms and ferns.
The bride those for her costume n
skipper blue ensemble, trimmed with
Platinum fox, with grey accessories
and carried a white prayer •book and
amethyst rosary. The bridesmaid,
Miss Agnes Carbert, cousin of the
bride, wore a mosque blue suit with
white .accessories. The bridegroom
was supported by Mr. George Car-
bert.
As the bridal party left the church
the organist played Mendelssohn's
wedding march. The bridegroom's
gift to the groomsman was a cigar-
ette ease and lighter combined and
the bride's gift to, the bridesmaid
was a sterling silver bracelet. The
happy couple left after breakfast
amid showers of confetti and good
wishes, and on their return will re-
side near Blyth.
•
CONSTANCE
Miss Mary Moore, and Mrs. Wm.
Moore :of Toronto, M?•. Wm. Arden
of St. Thomas and Mr. R. Moore of
Stratford spent the week -end at the
home of Messrs. Winn. and Miiton'
Moore, Mrs. Wm. Moore remaining
for the summer months.
Mrs.' Leo Stephenson and son, Bit-
lie, spent Saturday in Blyth :with
Mr. and Mrs. 'Wm. Logan.
The Live Wire Class of Constance
Sunday School intend presenting.
their play "Aunt Susan's Visit in
the .Community Hall at Londesboro
on Thursday evening, May 24th. i
The Sunday. School intends holding o
their anniversary services on„Sunday, 1
June -10th. Special services and mu-
sics is being prepared.
LONDESBORO
The village was again saddened by
the sudden death of Mrs. Frederick
Johnston, which occurred on Satur-
day, May 19th,after only three days'
illness. Some eight years ago she
suffered a ,paralytic stroke ,but was
almost entirely recovered *hen on
Wednesday she again suffered an-
other seizure, from which she grad-
ually sank.
Mrs. Johnston was a anembler of
the United church and will be great.
1y, missed in the W;M.S, and the
choir, also the Women's Institute.
Much sympathy is extended to the
bereaved family, her devoted husband
and daughter, Helen, a student at
the Clinton Collegiate and one son,
Harold Johnston of London, who sur-
vive her. Also one sister, Mrs,
John Weymouth of Blyth and three
brothers, Wm, Hill of Goderich and
Thomas and Luxbon of London. The
funeral which was largely attended,
took place from her late home on
Nfonday afternoon, her pastor, Rev. A.
W. Gardiner, officiating. The palls
bearers were five nephews, Harry
Weymouth and Nelson Hill of Gode-
rich, William, Hugh and Rus-
seI Hill of Colborne and T. Miller
Londesboro. Burial tock place in the'
Londesboro cemetery. . She was of a
quiet disposition, a good friend and
neighbor and will be missed by a
largo number, of friends.
The play, . "Aunt Susan's Visit,”
under the auspices of the W. M. S.
takes place in the Community Hall
on Thursday night, May 24th.
Mrs. John Harvey is at present
seriously 111, We hope she may soon
take a' change for the better.
The Y.P.S. met in the school room
of the United Church, Sunday even-
ing. Miss Marion Stewart presided.
The meeting opened by singing
"Wank for the Night is Coining," fol-
lowed by the Lord's Prayer in unison.
"Take my life and let it be," was
sung. Miss Eleanor Hudson read
the scripture lesson. The topic "Is
Saving Money a Christian Virtue?"
was given by Miss Alma Carter. Dur-
ing the taking of the ,offering Miss
Pearl Griffith sang a solo, "I am a
Stranger Here." Miss Clara Hun -
kings read a story "It's Mission."
Rev. A. W. Gardner gave .an inspiring
talk. "Now the Day is Over," was
sung. The meeting closed by re-
peating the Mizpah Benediction.
A goodly number attended the
play, "For He Had Great Posses-
sions," presented , by the • Ontario
Street Church Young People in the
Londesboro United Church last Fri.
day evening.
AUBURN
The much needed rain that farmers
have been waiting for came on Mon.
day night this week.
Miss Sheppard of Toronto visited
with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. A.
Sheppard on the Base Line on Sun-
day last.
A number of the Masonic brethren
attended the banquet on Tuesday ev'
ening hi Goderich in honor of the
Grand Master, Rt. Wor. Bro. F. A.
Copus of Stratford,
Mr. H. Bogie is erecting a new hen
house.
The Auburn :ball club need a little
practice before they try playing with
other teams, so the score indicated
when they played with Blyth one
bight last week.
NTr. Eph. Ball has bathes his guest
his daughter, Mrs. Reid, of Toronto.
Mrs. Howard Adams, Gloria and
baby daughter, returned to her home
in Toronto on Saturday.
Mr. Albert Brendon of the West
who is visiting with his brother, Wil-
liam of Londesboro visited here over
the week -end. Mr. Brunsdon was an
implement agent here •thirty years
ago. His last visit here was on his
return from overseas at the close of
the war.
At a meeting of the plot holders of
Ball's Cemetery- held on the grounds
n Friday evening Mr. Robert Phil-
ips was elected trustee to fill the
vacancy caused by the death of Mr.
G. L. Sturdy.
The game of softball' between
Blyth and Auburn held on the play-
grounds ,here ,Friday evening re-
sulted in a severe defeat for 'the
home team.
Mrs. Thos. Doyle who spent the
winter with her daughters, •Mrs. H.
Anderson of Lucknow and Mrs. Wan.
Mair of Hullett, returned on Satur-
day to her own residencehere for the
summer.
Mr. Chas, Scott, who has gone into,
the apairy business with his uncle,
Mr. Jones of Kitchener, on Friday
transferred the . •bees, which he pur-
chased frim Mrs. E. Kiilough last
winter to Kitchener.
Mr. Earl Raithby has replaced the.
stone hen house on his. his farm
which adjoins the village with a mod-
ern frame building. The old stone
building was among . the first build -
rugs erected on the "farm, and had
stood the test of a great many years.
GODERICH TOWNSHIP`.
Miss Grace ,Stirling' of Taranto,
and Mr. Jack Stirling.. of Stratford
spent the week -end with their par-
ents,' Mr. and Mrs. James' Stirling..
Mr. Gordon Rathwell is sufficient-
ly recovered from his recent serieus
illness to attend the A.Y.P.A'. ban-
quet held in the town hall, Hayfield,
field. Friday evening of last week.
Mrs. Fred Middleton spent the
week -end with her parents, Mr. and
Mrs. ,.James. Johnson of the Huron
An obituary of the late• Mrs, T,
McDonaid had to be held over; as. it
arrived, too late for this week.
Mr. and Mrs.-Frank'Whitmore and
son, Harold, of Itamiltan, spent a day
last week arta : the former's ,parents,
.Mr, and Mrs. Frank Whitmore of 'the
Bayfield Line.
Clinton Visited By Robbers.
Twice Within Ten Days
SAFE BLOWN AND MONEY
STOLEN
Clinton seems to be coming to the
notice of those who believe the world'
owes them a living and if they •can-
not get it honestly, proceed to take
1t, anyway.
The town was again visited by
thieves on "lVlanday . night, the poultry
department of the „Canadian Packers'
being entered and about $100 stolen.
The job wasno amateur one, as the
safe was blown before the money
could be got at. '
This building is in a rather isolat-
ed position and no qne seemed to,
hear any sounds as the robbers
worked. No particular clues were.
left, unless some finger marks prove'
something.
This is the second time within ten
days that thieves have visited this
town, a ear being stolen and a num-
ber of articles from a clothing store:
on the night of May 16th.
PORTER'S HILL
On Friday evening the second
night of the Y,P,S. contest was held
Ray Cox captain. Miss Gale gave
the topic. Phyllis Harris, a little
four -year -,]d girl, sang very sweet-
ly. A. solo was also contributed by
Mrs. Howard Cox, duet by Betty and
Ruth Harris and Miss D. Harrison
whistled. About twenty-five were
present,
On Sunday afternoon the Mother's
Day service was held with a mother's
choir providing the music. At. 7.30
the Men's Club service was conducted
Mr. G. H. Jefferson of Clinton spoke
to a full house. His address was
on the business of living and was
very interesting. Mr. Pete. Young
had charge of the men's choir and a
male quartette from Clinton gave,
two good numbers.
On Monday evening the banquet
put on by the Men's Club was held.
The supper was all that could be de-
sired. The only fault to find was we
couldn't eat enough. The toast to the
Kidg, responded to by singing God'
Save the Ring. The toast to the Em-
pire by Rev. Dr. Dougan, responded
to by Rev. Mr. Cosens. The toast to
the ladies, proposed• by Mr. Paterson
responded to by Mrs. Gale. Miss
Abel, Mr. Frank Powell and Mr..
Stirling. The toast to the club pro-.
posed by Mr. Geo. Elliott, responded
to by Rev, Mr. Gale and Fred Elliott.
Mr. Gaulden delighted the audience•
with several good songs. Mr. It C..
Cox was toast master.
Sympathy ;is extended to Mr. no -
nuts McDonald and family in the pas..
sing of Mrs. McDonald who died at -
her home on Sunday afternoon after
a shoat illness.
On Sunday the Sacrament of the
Lord's Supper will be observed. Om
the following Sunday, June 3rd, the
young people will be responsible for
the service at 7.30. That being cons
ference Sunday our pastor will .be:
absent at conference.
Don't forget the young people's
meeting on Friday evening, May 25.
Mao. Ring Harris has charge of this
meeting everybody welcome.
Mr. J. E. Johnston, Toronto, soar
Ted, and daughter-in-law, visited
here Sunday and attended the funer-
al of the late Mr. Graham who pas-
sed away in Goderich on Friday.
Visitors at 3, S. Lockhart's over
the week -end were: Mrs. 3. H. Cor-
bett, Proton; Mr. and Mrs. John C.
McConnell and daughters,, Grace;
Shirley and Joyce of Dundalk.
VARNA
Mfrs. Fred Austin • has returned.
home from Flint, Mich., where she
has spent the last three weeks.
Mrs. J. Monteith, Mr. Glen Mon-
teith and Miss Louise Monteith spent
Sunday with Mrs. M. Reid.
Mrs. L, Beatty and . `Miss Eolith,
Beatty spent Sunday in London.,
BRUCEFIEL?J
Mrs. Sam Thompson: attended ,the
funeral of her'sister-in law, Mrs,.
Taylor of St. Clair, Mieh., last week,,
Mrs. R. McKenzie of the village is
visiting atthe ,home of her daughter,
Mrs. J. Richardson at present..
Mr, John McQueen of. Flint, Alicia
igen, is visiting friends in Tucker -
smith at present.
Miss Kay Snider of Brantford
Hospital is spending her holidays at
the home ,of her parents in the vit..
lage.
Mrs. Janet Ross of the village has.
been spending the past rnonth,at the,
home of her sontin-law; Mr, Roy
Monteith, who underwent a : •serious
operation in a London "Hospital and'
who is still very ill, His many,
friends hope to hear, of his recovery,,;
Mrs;;Alex. Ross is now at, Ole
home ei"" Mrs, • Mary .,Glamour. off,';•
Stanley,