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(HE OSHAWA DAILY 1IMLS, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 4 . Suburban and District N cus Gathered By %.mes Staff Reporters and Correspondents CLAREMONT Pa Em ------ ', Claremont, Jan, 30,--~The an- ual meeting of the United Church _held on Thursday evening of last week, when in spite of unfave -orable weather conditions, the con- sgregation was well represented, #The various societies in the church presented their yearly reports which were most encouraging, All reported favorable progress, Per- 'haps the most outstanding things ragcomplished during the year were the installation of the hydro sys- tem in the church and manse, and ithe -purchasing of gowns for the ichoir by the Young People's So wofety, The congregation establish- ed a precedent in the church and :4n the village by adding the names of four ladies to the board of stew- ards; viz, Mesdames John Beelby, Henry Johnston, John Fleming and Miss Jennie Forgle, A secretary- treasurer was also appointed for :the official board, All financial ob- digatiens for the year have been met, and the books are being closed swith a favorable balance for the coming year, The meeting was pervaded throughout by a spirit of co-operation and good will; the licongregation are looking forward to a successful new year, We are sorry to report that Mrs, Jos. Readman, who has been con- fined to bed for over four weeks with sciatica, is still very much in. disposed. Her friends hope that 'she will soon be able to be up again, My; Luther Bowes, of Peterboro, who has been visiting his mother, Mrs, 'Jos, Readman, for the past month, returned to his work last 'week, Mr, and Mrs, C. Clement, of Tor- onto, spent the week-end with the latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs, J, Sulman, My, J. H, Beale has been confin- ed to the house for several usps with a heavy cold, M?, and Mrs, Harry Proctor, of Northern Ontario, arc renewing old acquaintanceships in Claremout and vicinity, Mr, Clifford Soden, who has been {11 with influenza at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs, F, So- den, returned to the city on Sun- day. We are pleased to see Mr. Frank Soden out again after being confined to bed with influenza. Mr, and Mrs, Jas, Hortop are visiting their sons and daughter, in' Windsor and Detroit. Mr, Orville Burton met with a painful aceldent some days ago when the ends of two of his fing- ers were removed in a turnip puip- ers, ' "» Leonard Pilkey. is improving nicely, after being confined to bed e. w.th a case of llond poinsening. =; John MacNeil, M.A,, of Ot- tawa, son-in-law of Mrs. Ko.s .. . ray, visited with the latter at the nse on Thursday of last week . )Mr, and Mrs. Kilpatrick, Sr., of Brampton, are visiting their son, Ben; ¥. Kilpatrick. Messrs. G. M, Forsythe and G. L. Middleton attended county coun- cil last week. Members and adherents of ue Baptist church held a successful wood cutting bee at the church on Tuesday afternoon. Miss Margaret McNab spent a few days in Toronto last week, Mr, and Mrs, Lorne Reid and son, Master Ivan, are moving to the city, where they will reside in the future. For the past three years, Mr, Reid has operated the black smith shop owned by Mr, Thos. Stephenson, Fred Pugh will hold an auction sale of farm stock, implements, hay, grain, etc, on Thursday, Feb. 14, Mr, Pugh has rented his farm and intends moving to the village where he has purchased the house and property recently owned by the late Mr, Hugh Grigs. On Saturday evening last, Mr, and Mss, Fred Pugh celebrated thelr silver wedding anniversary, About sixty friends and relatives gathered at their home to offer their congratulations, Mrs, James Briscoe, who under- went an operation for appendicitis at St. Michael's Hospital, some two weeks ago, is making very favor- able progress toward recovery. She is now visiting her sister, Mrs, Chas, Grant, in Toronto. and ex- pects to return home shortly, Owing to the heavy rains last week and the low temperature, the roads and sidewalks have been very icy, Cars and pedestrians have had great difficulty in maintainug their chosen paths; fortunately, no very serious accidents have been reported, SOLINA Solina, Jan, 28.--On Sunday at Eldad at he opening of the les- son period the class President Mr, W. T, Taylor called Mr. B. G. Stev- ens to the front of the church and in a few kindly words presented him with a teachers Bible on be- half of the adult class, he having supplied for Mr, McKessock for two years, Mr, Stevens although taken greatly by surprise made a feeling reply and thanked one and all for their gift, . Miss Margaret McKessock visited at her home, Misses Marjory Pascoe, Hampton and Evelyn Massey, Oshawa, visit- ed at R, J, McKessack's, We welcome Mr, and Mrs. Pat- terson and family at Mr, Ar hur Millsons, The Sons of Temperance will hold their box social in the basemont of Eldad church on Thursday, Feb, 14th good program and the di%.s'on in hoping for lots of boxes, Be sure and resérve this date and be there, . Dry roads and motor traffic brought a goodly number from Eb- cnezer to Eldad league to ex hangc a visit on Monday night, Mr. Hilto Tink took the chalr and opened the meeting by singing hymn 173, followed by prayer by Mrs, 8. i Werry. Mr, Tink then gave the chair over to Miss Hattie Osborue Children Need Vitamins To Assure 'Strong Bones and ; Teeth SCOTT'S | "EMULSION 'Is the Ideal Food tonic. It Abounds in Cod-liver Oil Vitamins Scott & Bowne, Toronto, Ont. 28-17 Relieve that Cold Li" DRTHOMAS' ECLECTRI | night." all stood at this point and who in turn gave the lealership to Mr. Young who introduced his nart of the program by calling on Mr, C. M. Penfound fo give a sketch of the life of "Bobbie Burns," he gave an interesting talk and ended up with one of Burn's short poems. Mr, H. E. Osborne then gave ir splend'd style **Cotter's Saturdey sang "Auld Lang Syn«" lead by Mrs Rev. Stainton, Mr. Jan Robertson then gave as a reading ""Tamoshan- ti Mare." Miss Osborne then called on Miss Franeis Hancock to take charge of the Junior's part of the program this p..rt was opened by a rival speech by Masters Donald Courtice and Harold Osborne. Mrs. Rev. Stainton then gave a real Scoich solo and was in the High- land costume. M:-ssrz. Walter Kundle and Ian Rohertsor then de- hated on the subject. "Is it safe to Marry." or resolved "That a mar- ried man makes the best Husband," nis subject could mot be dealt ;ith in a very serious manner and c0 'SALESMEN A GOOD OPPORTUNITY FOR GOOD MEN Apply to THICKSON MOTOR © Bend Strest West WANTED SALES Oshawa, Ontario so it caused peals of laughter throughout the audience. Mr, Jas. Hancock in a very able nranner lead in hearty community singing, We sang "Pack up your troubles in your old Kit bag and Smile, 8mile, Smile," and "Down by the old Mill Stream." Mr, Hancock appealea to the crowd to follow him in act- ing out this chorus in motions and it proved successful to a great de- gres, then he put us throw Litth a song embracing one of our popu lar young men. Meeting was closed by singing "Blest be the Tie that Binds," and Mizpah Benediction, Number present 1285, Mr. L, C, Snowden, and Mrs, W, J. Snowden, Mple Grove, Mr, and Mrs, Frank ompson, Taunton visited ot Mrs, Thomas Baker's, Mr, and Mrs, Earl Wilbur and Mr, and Mrs, H, Harely and child. ren visited with My, Wm, Bright, Kaglan, Mr, John Baker mado a husiness trip to Chalk Lake and Ashhuin r ~ently, The recent storm entailed a loss + two thousai.? lars to Mr. Jas, Morey's water power. Mr. Morey has placed an order for a thirty horse-power oil engine and hopes to be ready to resume his custom work in a fortnight, January is dispensing rea! Jan- uary weather for the finish, Mr. W, Van Nest and son have announced their sale for February 13, Once more this community was saddened, by the report that Fanny Aldsworth relic of the late John Reynolds had passed to the great hevond at the home of her daughter Mrs, A. BE, Whitenal Toronto, after a protracted illness following the flu, The remains were brought back to the home she knew and loved so long and on Monday con. veyed to the United church where rclatives and friends assembled for the service conducted by her pastor Rev. Mr, Bick. Mrs. John Baker ren- dered a favorite selection '"'Cross- ing the Bar' with feeling effect In~ terment took place at Hampton cemetery beside her late hushand and eldest son Gordon who prede- ceased her seventeen years ago. Mrs, Reynolds was a loving and indulgent mother and with tireless energy she made home most com- fortable and lovely. Her gardens were a source of pleasure and pro- fit to all who passed her way, She leaves to mourn her passing three daughters and four sons and five grandchildren, Mrs. Reg, Grimer- ville (Mary) Cherrywood, Mrs, / E. Whitnall (Mary) Toronto and Bessie R, N, Peterboro, Gorman and Nelson of Toronto, Joseph of Simcoe, John and James at home, also three sisters and two broth- ers. Mrs. W, Nicols of Courtice, Mrs. Halfour, Tyrone, Mrs. Tuxon, of Bowmanville, John and Frank Aldsworth, Maple Grove, Pall bear- ers were 8, E. Werry, John Baker, Al Pascoe, Silas Willams, B, T. Stevens and R. J, McKessock, BROOKLIN Brooklin, --Jan. 27.--Miss Hil- da Mackey, who has been spend- ing two menths with her sister, Mrs, 8. N. Griffen in Detroit, has | returned home, Ray St. Jon, who has been In the Standard Bank for some time, has taken a position in General Motors, Oshawa. Mrs. A. Lawrence, who has been fll with influenza, {is improving slowly, and her many friends hope for a complete and speedy recov- ery. A meeting of those interested in building a closed rink in Brookl'n met at Mr. Graham's hotel on Mon- day evening, It was shown that a good rink can be built for about $5,000 with some free labor, A committee was appointed to see Cannington and Orono rinks. It was also decided to call a public meeting to decide and discuss ways and means of raising the necessary funds wheth- er it be a community public rink, or owned by a joint stock company, The Young People's Society held their election of officers at their meeting on Tuesday night, Mr. sf Ireland was elected president, with Mr. H. Mackey, Miss Madeline Biggs, Miss Bessie Garbutt and Miss Ethel Morison as vice-presidents; Miss Evelyn Elliott, Secretary, Miss Ruby Hancock, and Mr, Roy Jeck- son as treasurer, The league con- tributed $100.00 to Missions fn 1928. The meeting was 8 combin- ation of business and fa] time. An interesting feature of the pro- gram was a Bible Quiz, which was won by Miss Madeline Brig 8s. KEDRON Kedron, Jan, 29.--The annual Sunday School and Congregational meetings were held in the Church. The pas.or, Rev, J. F. Clugston was present and conducted the meeting, Reports were read from the different departments, show- ing a substantial balance on hand. Election of officers for the Sun- day School fo.lowed: .Superinten- dent, Ross Lee; Assistant Super- Gordon Davis; Mountjoy; They decided to hold the Annj- versary Services the third Sunday in June as usual. The Congregs- Lional Meeting was then held. The officers. who were elected, were as follows: Stewards, Mr. W. N. Hoskin, Mr. R.. J. Luke, Mr. E. Mountjoy; Treasurer of and Maintenance Fund, Mr. Crossman; Ushers, Gordon Davis and Howard Hoskin. Rev. J. F. Clugstop then closed the meeting with prayer. Peter Rabbit and finished up wits | Alberts, and Miss Oneda Wood, Oshawa, were guests at the homes of Mr, R, J. Luke and Mr. H, F, Werry on Saturday. Mrs, Foster Snowden and child. ren Joe and Bessie of Taunton, visited Mr, and Mrs. E, Mountjoy on Monday, Mr. Frank Bray, Enfield, and Miss Nora Werry visited Mr, and Mrs. H, F. Werry and family on Sunday, My, and Mrs, Willlam Batty, Oshawa, culebrated their fifty- fourth wedding anniversary on Sunday at the home of their daughter, Mrs. H. I, Werry. COURTICE Courtice, Jan, 80. -- Mrs, Levi Brunt and Miss Myrtle, Enniskillen are visiting relatives in this com- munity, Mp. and Mrs. Leslie Hancock Taunton were guests of Mr. and Mr, Horace Hanenck recentlv Mr, Frank Walters and Miss Ma- belle motored to Peterboro and vis- ited Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Brown this week. Our young people visited Winter School at Cobourg on Wednesday evening last week and gave their || play, "Arnold goes into Lusiness" to a full house, The play was well received and It was a most appre- clative audience, and generous in applause, Afterwards the young people of Cobourg served a splen- did lunch in the hall and a social hour was enjoyed with the Winter schoo! friends. The proceeds of the evening were $160, Mr, Collacutt took us to Cobourg in one of his beautiful! new buses Just thirty-two in number and al- though the roads were icy, he prov- e a very careful and trust. worthy driver, Our pastor Rev, J. H, Stainton was along and helped to make the time pass pleasantly. Keeping the singing on the move, and altogether it was a most en- joyable outing. Sunday services were well attend- ed and our Pastor preached two fine sermons, In the evening his sermon was on "Moses" and he gave an {llustrated story on "The children of Israel returing to the promised land." Mr, and Mrs, Arthur Gay enter- tained a number of Young People in their home on Tuesday evening in a splendid manner. Quite a number of our ladles are attending the Presbyterial of the Woman's Missionary Socfety held in Simcoe St. Church, Oshawa on Wednesday of this week. About fifty of our young peopie motored to Fldad Monday evening to visit their League, and were rirht royally entertained. Th: re will be no league meeting this week in our church, Our league is holding a banquet on Feb. 14th. Particulars later, Mr and Mrs, Jack Shortt visited at Mr, Levi Brunt's Enniskillen re- cently, Mrs. W. R. Courtice was guest of Mrs. Frank Smith, Oshawa. FOUL PLAY FEARED AS LAD VANISHES Boarded Train at Dryden for Hamilton -- Not Seen Since Hamilton, Feb, 1. John J. Snor, representative in this ares of the Immigratie Centrale of Hol- land, expressed the fear last night that there was foul play in connec- tion wih the strange disappear. ance of A. Gillies, a young Dutch immigrant, who left Dryden, Ont, on Jan, 15 to join his brother here and has not since been heard of, The young man had $700 in cash in his possession when he left Dryden, it is stated, had no other relatives, and could not speak Eng. lish. Mr. Snor said he had learned that Gillies boarded the train at Dryden on the date in question and changed at Sudbury, That Is the last known of him, Mr, Snor will go to Sudbury to- morrow in an effect to learn more of the case, Mr, Snor received word that the young man left Dryden on Train No 2 for this city, That would necessitate his changing trains at Sudbury, The baggage of Gillies reached here and was checked through on the Canadian Pacific Rafiwav FAVOR THANKSGIVING FOR KING'S RECOVERY Winnipeg, Jan,.31.--Endorsation of the plan service. grades, wi to use. which is having in We have one full acre of Se'cct- ed Lumber piled right - here Oshawa ready for delivery under our guaranteed hourly delivery This Lumber consists of the best Standard grades, in the best species which good building practise has dictated to be the most economica\ In addition we have what others have termed the best dry-lumber shed in Ontario, filled with dress. ed lumber and interior trim, all of is ultimately to be put, (Oshawa Lumber Co. 28 RITSON ROAD NORTH Telephone 2821-2620 in hich by the way are all properly taken care of, view the use to which it Limited Majesty King George, was given today by Mayor McLean of Winni- peg. 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