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®()je /leslj^tt^n %imnu. Vol. 54; No. 7 WKUXESDAY. JULY 18, 1934 VV. H. Thurston & Son, Proprietonl EUGENIA The Women's Association will meet on Thursday afternoon, July lU at 2.30 p.m. At the June meeting about $80 (including the daisy and Dresden- plate quilts) was turned over by the Association toward the minister's sal- ary. The unpatching of the shirt took place and the verses accompany- ing' the patches were read. Tlie amount collected in this way amount- ed to $4.98. Mrs. Martin will oon- tinue the patching of the shirt, ai there were some whom she hadn't yet asked to put on a patch and prob- ably those who had given in this way will do so again. Quite a number from here attended the celebrations at Owen Sound and Durham on the 12th. Recent visitors with Mrs. W. C. Hanley and Mr. and Mrs. C. Hanley and family were: Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Let?g and son of St. Catharines; Mr. and Mrs. Dean Clinton, Miss Irene and Eugene Clinton, Mr. Ja.-k Bretli- erton, Mr. Reg. Simmons and Helen and Billie Size of Toronto. Week end visitors at the homes ol the Magee families were: Mr. and Mrs. Ken .Williams and children, John and Owen of Toronto. On their re- turn they wero accompanied by Miss Ila Magee, who will visit in the cit- for a few days. Callers on Sunday on Mr. and Mrs. C. Martin were: Mr. and Mrs. Xat Ca.swel! and children of Owen Sound Miss G. Lever and Miss D. Wolsten- croft of Flesherton. Mrs. Will Ii-win of Windsor visited a few days last week with her par- ents. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Lawlor. Her daughter, Miss Ruth, who has spent a fortnight's holidays here, returned home with her. We e.rtend our sincere sympathy to the relatives of the late Mrs. Frank Sayers, whose death occuriied last week. Mrs. Lewis Gcnoe and Mrs. Duncan Williams of this vi..-inity are daughters of t'ne deceased. Mrs. Banks (nee Nellie Wickens) of the West, who is visiting her mother in Kimberley, visited with Mr. and Mrs. E. Proctor over the week end. Mr. ,Will Campbell of Toronto has joined his wife and son at their sum- mer home here for a fortnight's holidays. LADY BANK This week starts off with the ap- f-earance of being favorable for hay- ing. After the many needed rains of the past month all spring crops in this park look fine at present. There was considerable damage and ioss of stock dona during the heavj electric storm which passed over here on July 11th. Mr. Wm. Henry oi the to\vnUn€ lost a team of horses, as did Earl Poole a horse. Messrs. Isaac Ottewell and Walter Poolo ol the 10th Line had two horses struck and one killed outright. Miss Mildred Ma.xwell of Torontt is spending a few holidays at her parental home here. Mr. and Mi-s. Harold Fawcett, also Mr. Geo. McConnell of Kiniberley spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Peivy Semple. Mr. Frank Sayers and family have the sincere sympathy of a host of friends in their great loss by the death of their wife and mother, who •was dearly loved by all who kn«w her. It is true and easy to say that Mrs. Sayers was one of the best. Mrs. Wm. Semple spent a few days with her daughter, Mrs. Jack Graham, near the power house on the Valley Road. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Semple and two children of Toronto visited the past week at the formers parental home here. Mr. Ed. Harbottle visited the pas* week with frends at Windsor, ro- turning to his home here Satu-day. CARD OF THANKS IMr. Frank Sayers and family wish to express their appreciation to neighbors and other fri«nds for their many acts of kindness and sympathy extended during the illness and death of th«ir wife and mother. Watch Repairing tMr. Victor Hebden has moved his jewellery shop from E. J. Bennett's store to Mrs. MacDonald's residence, next door to the cafe, and solicits youT continued patronage. Some good second hand watches for sale; also some new alarm clocks. Get one before they are all sold. PRICEVILLE Mr. and Mrs. Lauchie McKinnon and son, Charles, and wife of Calgary, Alta., are at present on a visit with -Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Aldcom and other friends here. One of Glenedg's winsome and af- fable pieces of feminity. Miss Mary Belle Mc.A.rthur of Toronto is spend- ing her holidays at her home at the Glen for the next two weeks. Miss Mary Hazard of London is on a visit to her mother and brother, the well known letter carrier, Harry. Mr. Wm. Aldcorn purposes build- ing a new dwelling just east of the new church. The excavation for the foundation has already been made and the drainage pipes are being laid. Miss Lizzie Mather, indisposed lately, is making improvement slowly Rev, A. J. Irwin took the service in the absence of Rev. W. J. Scott who is one of the Summer School con- ductors. The Reverend gentleman is a cousin of the Misses James hero, and viiited them on Sunday, previous to the service. He purposes leaving shortly for England, where he will represent Canada as a delegate at tht great international convention of temperance and prohibition workers. Mrs. Clark (Beatri-j McConkey> and Mrs. Elliott (Emma Robertson) intend leaving for their homes in the West on Wednesday, after a visit to relatives here for some weeks. ROCK MILLS KIMBERLtY VICTORIA CORNERS Farmers are busy at the haying, whi.h is only a fair crop in this locality. iMr. Ken Kellar is visiting with his cousin, Harold Best. We are sorry to report Mr. Wni. Hawkins confined to his bed. suffering with heart trouble. We hope he will soon be feeling better. Miss Leila Clark returned home on Sunday after spending a few holidays with relatives in Owen Sound. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Newell and Miss Hilda Betts spent Thursday last with relatives in Durham. Mr. and Mrs. Jim Stewart of Flesh- erton were visitors recently with Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Betts. Misses Mabel and Gladys Duckett of Eugenia are spending a few holi- days with their aunt, Mrs. Willium Hav/kins. Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Pedlar and family spent Thursday with Mr. and yirs. R. Whiteoak, Feversham. We are sorry to learn that Mrs. Robt. Clark of Flesherton is not so well :;gain. Quite a number from here attend- ed the 12th 01 July celebration a*. Durham on Thursday. SAUGEEN JUNCTION The banana festival at Inistioge last Tuesday evening was a huge success. The weather and evening was all that could be desired. The first baseball game was between Proton and the Little Wrens. The former won and then played the Ini- stioge boys, again carrying off the laurels. Then came the supper con- sisting of a very liberal supply ol bananas oranges and other culinary treats. The program consisted ot musical selections by the Pedlar and Patton orchestra of Eugenia, which was especially appreciated. The young people presented the play 'IMother of Mine," a splendid plot and well acted. ' Mrs. A. Tucker and son, Roy, of Dromore and Mrs. Wm. Ferguson (nee Beryl Rennie) of British Colum- bia visited at the home of Carl Atkin- son recently. Mrs. W. Ludlow visited at Toronto and Listowel. Miss Doris Bannon spent the past week at the summer school held near Owen Sound. Mrss Myrtle Moore of Toronto vis- ited under the parental roof over the week end. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Ludlow, Carman and Peggy of Woodstock are visiting friends in the neighborhood. Miss Ina Acheson is vi.siting her sister, Mrs. Earl Walton. Hopeville. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. McWilliam? oi Toronto called on Mr. and Mrs. Joi Park and Mr. and Mrs. T. A. AVatson recently. Mr. and Mrs. Jarvis of California are spending a few holidays with Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Watson. Mr. and Mrs. -Andrew Glashen and Mrs. Bailey and daughter of Toronto visited recently at the home of Mr. Jos. Badgerow. Mrs. H. Stevens and daughter of Corbetton visited with Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Halliday on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Goodyear and .\lvin of Brampton are visiting with Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Watson. Mrs. Kate Dow and -Miss Annie Dow of Flesherton visited on Sunday at the home of Mr. John Dow. CEYLON MAXWELL The electric storm last week did considerable damage. Mr. Wm. Seeley had four head of cattle killed and Mr. B. SornbtoTger and Mr. F. Seeley had their heuses struck by lightning. Mr. Foster Ross left on Monday for his home in Redvers, Sask. His brotlier, Mr. Geo. Ross, accompanied him to Georgetown, where they wili visit relatives for a fe«v days. Mr. and Mre. Glady, Mrs. Glady Sr., and Mrs. Hutchinson and Mrs MacLean of Gait spent the week end at Mrs. Tho.s. Guy's. Mr. Glad> .aught some very nice fish on Satur- day night. Mr. and Mrs. Bullinger of Rich- mond Hill and Mr. and Mrs. McDon- ald of Thornhill visited at Radley's on the 12th of July. Mr. and Mrs. Armour and two child- ren of Toronto spent the week end with Mr. and Mrs. A. Pallister and other relatives. Miss Charlena ServTce of Sing- hampton visited with Mr, and Mrs. ,Wm. Parker on Sunday. Mr. Orval Parker of Toronto spent the week end h<»re. Mrs. Perkins and children of De- troit visited with Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Seeley last wetk. iMrs. Ericson and children visited last week with Mrs. Jane Seelej Mr. Charlie Fergvson and daugh- ter, Edyth, of Pleasantdale, Sask., art with the former's sisters, Mrs. Geo Ross and Mrs. J. Black. Miss Shirley Buckinjrham is attend- ing summer school in Toronto. Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Betts visited a*- .Shelburnt on Sunday last. The ice cream social held at the home of Mrs. E. Betts last week was a decided success. All enjoyed them- selves thoroughly. ilr. Earl McLeod of Sask., and Mr. Wallace Hewitt of .Waterdown, school principals, called on their former teacher. Miss .A.gnes Macphail, M.P., one day recently. Miss Isobel ^McDonald of Weston, Miss Marion Miller and Mr. Douglas Scott of Flesherton were week end visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Cairns. Mrs. (Dr.) Patterson and children are holidaying with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Donald McLeod. Mrs. Andrew Gilchrist spent tht wee'it end with h»r daughter, Mrs. J Nichol. -Ml-, and Mrs. John Stswart and family were in Owen Sound for the 12th of July. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Piper and Mrs. Harry Piper were Sunday visitors a* Lauriston. Mr. and Mrs. -A. Sinclair and Mrs. Kno.x were in Hopeville Sunday. -Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Lawson and Mr. Murdoch ol Durham wer« callers al Mr. Geo. Arrowsmith's on Sunday. - Mr. Douglas Ismonu of Nerval was u week end guest at .Mr. Geo. Arrow- smith's. His mother, who has been ht^'e on an extended visit returned with him. Mr. and Mrs. II. Bailey ai)d child- ren of Shriglsy, Mr. T. Mc.Arthur of Stettler, Alta.. and Mora Frances Henderson of Hamilton wore visitor"? last week with Miss Agnes Macphail and Mi-s. Macphail. Mr. and Mrs. F. D. Cairns, Miss Anna MciMillan and Mr. T. Mc.\rthu: spent Sunday with Portlaw friends. Mr. and Mrs. Stanley White of To- ronto were week end visitors with the former's mother. Miss Edna White, who has been holidaying with her grandmother for the last two weeks, rstumed with them. Misses Jean and Doris Marshall are spending their vacation at Bolton. Mr. and Mrs. Emerson Wright of Feversham sp«-:it Thursday at her home here. The Ladies' .Aid meets Wednesday, July 25th. at Mrs. Densmore's home at 2 p.m. Miss Willa Patterson will g:ive a talk on her experiences in the Home Mission Field. Lunch com.: cake, Mesdames White and Muir: sandwich. Snell and Shaw. The week end ha;-i brought an un- usual number of visitors. Al the home of Mr. and Mrs. G. Hutchinson: Mrs. Smith and children of Detroit. Mrs. R. Foster of Oshawa; to Mr. and Mrs. C. Graham: Mr. and Mrs. Davis of Toronto, accompanied by friends; tc Mr. and Mrs. Les McMullen: Mr. Herb M.Mullen and lady friend of Alliston, and were also the guests oi Mr. and Mrs. Ross Smith of Flesher- ton, who accompanied them. Mrs. W. H. Stuart, Mrs. C. Saund- ers and two children of Peterboro are the guests of the Ellis families foi a few days. .\t the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Ellis on Sunday were: Mr. and Mrs. Harold Ellis and Kenneth, Mr. and Mrs. John Stuart, Miss Lottie Stuart and Harvey of Burks Falls, Mr. Fred Stuart a!id Goi'don of Flesherton and on Friday Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Stuart of Thornbury. The many friends of Mrs. Fred Wickens are glad to know that she is progressing favorably after her recent ?.;cident. We congratulate Mr. John Webei on reaching his 85th birthday Monday. I'.o enjoyed it quietly with the D. L. '.v'fcber family. Mr. A.shley Fawectt of Powassan visited the week end with his mother and attended the decoration service.- at Markdalfe cemetery. Mr. Wilbur Ellis accompanied him. The church service and Sunday School will be held in the afternoon on the 22nd. Sacrament will also be administered. Miss Jean Parker of Goring visited with her sister, Mrs. Bruce Carruth- ers. .Mrs. R. D. Carruthers is visit- ing friends in Toronto. Mrs. W. T. Ellis, who has been ill for a few days went to a Toronto hospital, accompanied by Mr. Stuart EUii; and Miss Mumberson, R.N., ot Collingwocd. where she intends tak- ing some treatments. We hope she may regain her heath soon. Mrs. Stanley Lawrence and Miss Onalea are visiting the Lawrence families and her brother, Mr. Earl Dillon of the "plant". Miss Viola Fawcett. R.N., is home on a visit with 1- v mother. PROTON STATION Miss Ruth M. Sherson. the talented sixteen-year-old daughter of -Mr. and Mrs. A. Shei-son oi Proton Station has been successful in obtaining the A.T.C.M. degree at the recent music examinations at Owen Sound, receiv- ing honors in Theory. We sincerely congratulate Miss Ruth on her success and her teacher. Miss Lenore Olivei of Dundalk. Rev. J. R. Wilkinson who came to be the pastor of the United church charge htre at the beginning of the conference year is preaching practical helpful 3«rmons, applicable to the every day life of the individual. He and his family reside in Dundalk. The Sunday school recently begun in the United church at 10.30 every Sunday morning is being quite well attended. Miss Maud .\eheson Of Proton Sta- tion, teacher at Melancthon Station, is one of the teachers who have had very good success with an entrance PORTLAW Mrs. Gilbert Little met with a very unfortuate acncidet on Thursday last. When stepping off the verandah at her home she fell, fracturing one of her limbs above the ankle. Dr. Martin reduced the fracture. All hope for htr complete recovery. Born â€" On July 13th, to Mr. and Mrs. Earl Plummer, a daughter. We regret to hear that Mr. Thos. Gilchrist is again quite ill and con- fined to his house. Mr. R. D. Meldrum has been spend- ing the past two weeks in Toronto with his son, Harry, and othet relatives. During an electric storm last week .Mr. Roy White had a cattle beast killed by lightning. Congratulations to Elmer Jamieson. in being successful in his Entrance examinations. Mr. Gilchrist lost a good horse recently. Mr. and Mi-s. Simmons of Di-ayton class this year. Of a class of six , vLsited- with the latter's sister, Mrs. pupils, three were granted their ex- ' Florence Lyons. Little Miss Jean aminations on their term work by ' returned with them for a holiday. Inspector Liddy and of the three who j Gordon Nichol, who was brought vvrote, one obtained honors and the home from Markdale hospital recent- Jther two passed. Miss Achescn has ' ly, where his life was despaired of, 37 on cho roll. | although a very weak boy, is grad- .Mr. Neil McCannell and son, .-Vr- ' ually gaining strength, and his com- thur, are- on a holiday trip to the'jpiete recovery is confidently expect- World's Fair in Chicago. They will I ed. visit Mr. McCannell's son, David, who j Mrs. Sheardown recently pui-chased Hvps there. ja nice flock of thoroughbred chicles Mrs. Lome Hodgin had a growth'. ,„ which she felt some measure of removed from her nostril at Dr. Dan- pride. Imagine her dismay when VANDELEUR ard's, Owen Sound. Mrs. Risey of Hamilton is a gu»st of her sister, Mrs. .A.. Sherson. Miss Beth Vickers of Collingwood also vi<. itcd at the .Sherson home. BORN "â- ""'â-  WHJjTE â€" To Mr. and Mrs. Roy White of BacVlinc, .Artemesia, on July 8, 1934, a daughter. Mr. and Mrs. H. F. Ready and fam- ily of St. Marys were the guests of \ho Buchanan, Johnston and Davis families recently. Mr. and Mr.''. .Arthur Gough and children of Rochester, N.Y., are visit- â- ng with Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Wright. Miss Lillian Buchanan and M'-. Albert Buchanan of Toronto spent a few days with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Buchanan. Mr. and Mrs. Baker and family of Toronto were recent visitors with .Mr. and Mrs. F. R. Boland. Miss Minnie Graham and Miss Edna Lee of Listowal spent a week at the former's home here. Mr. and Mrs. Amos and son of Meaford and Mr. and Mrs. H. Garner and daughter of Toronto ware the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Sam Gilbert recently. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Mitchell and children of Toronto spent the weal: end with Mr. and Mrs. G. Buchanan. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Oka of Toronto, wore the gue*?ts of Mr. and Mrs. L j Johnston over the week end. j Dr. and Mrs. Shepherd of Toronto , are visiting with the latter's parents. I Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Wright. I The local L.O.L. and quite a num- | ber of citi^.cns of this community spent tlw Glorious Twelfth in Owen So«nd. Mr. and iMrs. W. B. Buchanan and family of Toronto, Mr. and Mrs. Sam Buchanan and family of Owen Sound and Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Buchanan and family of St. Marys were the guests of the Buchanan families here recently. Mr. and Mrs. Bailey and children of Mich, and Mr. and Mrs. Miller and children of .Winnipeg were recent vis- itors with 'Mr. and Mrs. E. Warling. Mr. and Mrs. Black and family ol Toronto were recent visitors with Mr. and Mrs. S. Fitzsimmons. Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Baker of Kim- berley renewed old acquaintances in this community last week. Mr. and Mrs. Byers of Tara spent a few days with the latter's parents. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Boland. Mr. and Mrs. Dane McGee and fam- ily visited friends at Harkaway one day recently. The annual Sunday School picnic was held in th« Community Park on Friday of last week and was well attended. It was a decided success in every purticular. SANDY SOIL .MANAGE.MENT For drifting sands a plant known as sea-sand reed or beach grass has been used with considerable success. It is valuable because of its root- stock growth which enables it to grow up through ra4)idly accumulat- ing sand. When the sand has been fairly well controllled, there are two other grasses, namely rattail and wild rye, which have been found useful. Unfortunately the .*upply of the seed of these plants is scarce. There are many areas of blowsand which will never be fit for anj'thing but the production of trees. It may be necessary, even, in the establish- to plant quick growing kinds, estab- ing of desirable types of trees, first lish beach grass, or use other methods to control the sand until the young permanent trees can secure a proper foot-hold. As to crop yields on sandy soils, there appears to be little difference in the amounts as a result of the various methods of ploughing. going to give them their morning meal, to find that about 40 had been slaughtered during the night. Re- venge was determined upon, a trap was set, and the next morning Mr. Skunk paid the extreme penalty fot his night of reckless debauchery- GARDEN PARTY -A grarden party will be held at Mount Zion churdi on Thhrsday, July 26. A cold meat supper will be served. -A. Softball game will take place between Proton and Inistioge. followed by a play entitled ".-Vn Old Fashioned Mother" by the Maxwell dramatic club. The 4th Line orches- Cra will also be in attendance. Ad- mission 25 and 15 cents. NOTICE A. L. BROKEN SHIRE. R. O. Eyesight Special'st Associated with J. P. Davis, R.O., eyesight specialist, Collingwood, Ont., will be at Richardson's Drug Store each Wednesday afternoon, commenc- ing June 20th. Eyes examined â€" glasses fitted. Make appointment-; at Richardson's Drug Store. » W » W BATES BURIAL CO'Y 124 Avenue Road Toronto T DISTINCTIVE FUNERAL SERVICE AT REASONABLE PRICES ; \ PHONES: NIGHT OR D.A.Yâ€" KIngsdale 434-4â€"^458 ♦ •> Modern Private Chapel ♦ •^ J. W. 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