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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1936-01-16, Page 8BIGHT Show Starts at 8 p.m “OUR LITTLE GIRL” “Mr. Dynamite Thursday, Friday, Saturday, January 16, 17, ,18th EDMUND LOWE ESTHER RALSTON - In —- A Detective Mystery Story with Plenty .of Comedy ------Also ------ “ROMANCE OF THE WEST” In Technicolor. OSWALD CARTOON And NEWS REEL. — NEXT WEEK — SHIRLEY TEMPLE ------In.------- WHITECHURCH /Born—on Tuesday, January 7, to Jfr. and Mrs. Malcolm McNeil, (nee Laura Martin) of East Wawanosh, ja. da-ughter. Mr. and Mrs. John Mason and family spent Sunday with her mother Mrs. Clark of Hensail. ■Mr. James Falconer was able to return home from Wingham Hospital on Thursday last. We congratulate Mrs. James Mc­ Gee, who is celebrating her eighty­ eighth birthday on Wednesday, at the home of her son, Mr. Leask McGee. The W. M. S. of Brick Church us­ ually spend the first meeting of the year with Mrs. McGee and are meet­ ing there this Wednesday also. Mrs. Chas. Shiell and little daugh­ ter spent the week-end with her par­ ents, Mr. and Mrs. Congram of Rip­ ley. Mrs. Congram was returning "home from Kincardine Hospital on Saturday night, following a heavy operation. Miss Myrtle Beecroft spent week-end at, the home of Mr. Mrs. Cecil Wheeler'of Morris. 'The seven children of Mr. and Mrs. /Herson Irwin, who have been laid up with an attack of measles, are all up mow and getting better quickly. Mr. and Mrs. Lester Falconer of Culross spent Sunday at the home K>f Mr. and Mrs. James Falconer. ’Mrs. McBrien is visiting with her •sister, Mrs. Wm. Martin. Mrs. Henderson of Powasson- is wisiting with Miss C. Laidlaw. ‘Mr. Duncan Kennedy of Wingham bas asked the farmers in this vicin­ ity who are to supply him with hatch­ ing eggs for his incubators, to com­ mence on Saturday, to bring them in. the and •-v— 1 -----'1 " Pipe Smokers For a Real Pipe start smoking a Purex. A pipe that cannot get stale. Start smoking this pipe and enjoy a real smoke. Omar Haselgrove s Are You Having EYE TROUBLE Headache, Dizziness or Failing Vision? 'Expert Eye Service is Avail­ able in Wingham at Mod* erate Prices, l i '4 Eyes examined, glasses fitted by R. A. REID Stratford’s Leading Optometrist for Seventeen Years, Mr, Reid is at Williams’ Jewell­ ery Store each Wednesday Morning, 9 to 12.00, Geo. Williams JEWELLER Official C.N.R. Watch Inspector Wingham following officers were elected Mr. and Mrs. George Naylor spent a day last week with Mr. and Mrs. B. S. Naylor. Miss Bertha MacKay of Stratford spent the week-end with .her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Hector MacKay. Miss Leia Leggatt has taken a pos­ ition in Central with the Bell Tele­ phone Co. Mr. Charles Henderson left on Sat­ urday to spend the^week-end in Tor­ onto. Little Miss Eileen McClenaghan must stay in bed for the next few weeks, to rectify a condition arising out of an attack of measles. Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Gaunt and babe spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs, Russel Gaunt. Miss Josephine Garbutt of Calgary- returned home last week and is visit­ ing with relatives here. Miss Nettie Casemore of Turn­ berry spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Casemore. Mrs. George Coultes of East Waw­ anosh spent the past week at the home of ’ her daughter, Mrs. John Gaunt. Miss Merle Wilson spent the last­ week-end with her aunt, Miss Fran­ ces Wilson of Wingham. Mr. and Mrs. Russel Ritchie of St. Helens spent Sunday with her par­ ents, Mr. and Mrs. Reuben Tiffin. .Mrs. Tiffin has been ill during the past week. The S... S. of the-United Church held their annual meeting in the church on Monday evening, and the for this year: Bible Class—Rev. H. M. Wright with Mr. Robt: Laidlaw as Supt/ and Clarence McClenaghan as Assistant. Sec-Trcas.—Mr! Bert Culli- more; Librarian—Miss Muriel Watt; Pianist—Miss May Wightman; Cradle Roll Supt.—Mrs. Russel Gaunt; Teachers, Young People, Mrs. J. D. Beecroft, Mrs.‘-Chas Gillespie; Young Boys, Mr. Gibson -Gillespie, Mr. Jas. Falconer, Mrs. Moore, Mr. Ben Mc­ Clenaghan; 14 year-old girls, Mrs. Jas. Falconer, Miss C. Laidlaw; Small ' children’s Class, Mrs. Lott, Mrs. J. G. Gillespie. Miss Ruby Reid of Ashfield has been visiting at the home of her aunt, Mrs. W. R. Farrier. The regular monthly meeting of the W. M. S. of the United Church was held on Wednesday last at the home of Mrs. A. Fox, with Miss C. Laid­ law in charge, in the absence of Mrs. Emerson, the President. After the opening hymns, Miss Laidlaw led in prayer, Mrs. J. D. Gillespie led in reading the Temperance slips, Mrs. H. Sparling sang, "Face to Face.” Miss Laidlaw gave an account of a chapter in the Study Book', and after the closing hymn, Mrs. J, Holmes led in prayer. The regular monthly meeting of the Women’s Institute was held on Friday last with the President, Mrs. Robt. Ross in charge. The Roll Call was answered by helpful hints for amusing young children. The ladies decided to hold a Scotch Concert on < Wednesday, January 22, with each of the program committee procuring three numbers. All then joined in the Institute Rally song. The following program was then given; Piano solo, Miss Merle Wilson; Reading, Mrs. Cecil Falconer; Solo, "Hold Fast To The Right,” Miss Grace Richardson; Community singing; Piano solo, Mrs. Ezra Scholtz; Reading, Mrs, Victor Emerson. The prize contributed by Miss Grace Richardson for the best home-made candy, went to Miss May Wightman, Mrs. Naylor and Mrs. Thos. Gaunt judged the dishes. The meeting was closed by singing the National Anthem. The United Clmrch people are hold­ ing their annual meeting this Wednes- ......... ' . clay, And the young people are hold­ ing a social evening this Friday even­ ing. . » .■ BELGRAVE Woman’s Asspcjation Elect Officers The members of the Women’s Ass- ociation of Knox United Church held its January meeting <a,t the. home .of Mrs. (,Rej'.) Townend when there was a good attendance present, Owing to the absence of the President, Mrs, C, R. Coultqs conducted the meeting which was opened with. Hymn No. 445. .Prayer .and Scripture' reading taken by Mrs. J? A, Geddes. Mrs, Michie gave a reading which was much enjojyed by all. The minutes, of the previous meeting were read and the business dealt with, A dtiet by Mrs. G. Jordan and Mrs, A, Man­ ning was appreciated by all. v’ . Mrs, A. Procter took charge of the election of officers which resulted as follows: ‘ . ' President—Mrs. J. Coultes. Vice Pres.—Mrs. H. Wheeler, Secretary;—Mrs, .Townend. ■ . J ■ Assistant—Mrs. C. R. Coultes,•’ ’ ♦Treasurer—-Mrs, C. Procter, ■ Auditors—Mrs. Miller and Mrs. H, Procter, ... • - ' Pianist—Mrs. Manning. 4 Assistant—Mrs, Procter, ‘ Representative to official, bo'ard—' Mrs. C. B. Wilkinson-, ' Flower Committee—Mrs. G. Jord­ an, Mrs. J. A, Geddes. It was decided to make another quilt. Miss Edith Procter gave a reading which was followed by singi'pg hymn 490, and the meeting was brougt to a close with the Lord’s Prayer. At the close of . the meeting, lunch was served, and -a social time ,’enjoy­ ed. .'s <' ’ . Mrs. Brandon of Bayfield, is visit­ ing relatives here. Institute To Meet January 21 The Belgrave Wamen’s Institute will hold its January meeting at the home of Mrs. C. R. Coultes" on Tues­ day, January 21, at 2,30 p. m. Roll Call—A beautiful thought front Prose or Poetry. Address—The Preparation- of a child for school, by Mrs. ,£oultes. Current Events—Mrs.' C., Vfheeler. Music—Miss N, Van Camp. Lunch Committee—Mrs. C. Wheel­ er, Mrs. R. McRae and Mrs. C. R. Coultes. . All the ladies are invited to attend these meetings. ‘ Jack Steward spent a few days in Toronto. Dan couple and M Fergusori/of., London ‘ spent a of days wi’tli'Ills’'parents,-Mr. 'S. A Ferguson last week. SALEM Miss Iva Gallaher of London is vis­ iting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Gallaher. Miss. Lida Willits of- Wingham spent the week-end with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Willits. Mr. and Mrs. "Harvey Wright spent last Sunday with friends near Lake- let. * _ Mrs. W. E. Weir spent one - day last week with her sister, Miss Gert­ ie Bush of Wroxeter. BELMORE Mrs. Thomas Abraham Sunday evening, January 5th,On after two years of intense1 suffering from that dread disease, cancer, Mrs. Thomas Abraham, realized the prom­ ise of her Heavenly Father, who giv- eth his beloved sleep. Deceased was one of whom our community might well be proud, charitable to the poor and kind to all, she lived an exemplary life, walk­ ing in the light herself, she did her best to bring others into its full blaze, a beloved wife, an affectionate moth­ er, those knowing most of her many good qualities, esteemed her most and most deeply regret her removal. Her example and memory as a true woman and an humble devoted Chris­ tian are a precious legacy to a com­ munity whom she has blessed by her life. A staunch member of the Unit­ ed Church, where her voce will be mised in song, the W. M. S., the Women’s Institute and served on the library board. A large concourse of sorrowing friends gathered at her home Wed­ nesday afternoon where an impress­ ive service was held by the Rev. L. Thompson, taking his text from Rev. 7: 13, 14 “And these arc they that have come out of great tribulation, have washed their robes and made them white ill the blood of the lamb”. Also Heb. 12:18, The old familiar hyinns “Jesus, Lover of My Soul”, “What a Friend we have in Jesus” and “Abide with me” were sung. Beautiful floral tributes bedecked the coffin. The remains were borne to their last resting place hi Wrpxeter Cemetery by Messrs. Dottbledec, Jno. Gowdy, John Fitch, Arthur Fitch, Roy Rutherford and M. Baiers, Those left to mourn are, her hus­ band, Billy, John, Betty and Bob and WINGHAM APVANCMIMES Wingham Arena •Ttiesdatys, 8 to 10* p,eh, .Town League Hockey WEDNESDAYS ‘ 8 to 10 p.m. Skating - Band Thursdays, 8 to 10 p.m. Towii League Hockey Saturdays,‘2 to 4, 8 to 10 skating Mondays and Fridays O.H.A. Hockey, etc/ .Admission for Skating — Band Nights, Adults 25c, Children 15c Other Nights, Adults 15c, Chil-, dren 10c. her aged mother, also two sisters, Mrs.. (Rev.) Sinclair and Mrs. (Rev!) Jones, to’whom We extend our deep­ est sympathy. . . (Too Late for Last Week) Here for the New Year were: Miss Eunice Hakney of Toronto, with her parents; Ford Buchanan of Kitchen­ er, at George Herd’s; Miss Edith Reid, of,Wingham and Miss Irene Weber of Hamilton at Jack Reid’s. Miss Fanny Longley, of Salem, called on friends in the village Thurs­ day. . The hockey boys were beaten in Fordwich Monday evening 9-2. No. doubt their’ new uniforms were such an attraction' they couldn’t see the puck. ’ . The Herd young people gave a par- to their’friends Thursday evening,ty BLUEVALE < .Institute Plan ;Meeting . Women’s ^-Institute- enjoyed -an fine program at the regular g*on‘ Thursday, afternoon at • Xhe extra • meetin the home of Mrs. Eliza Fell. The president, Mrs. S. N. Gallaher presid­ ed. Letters and expressions of ap­ preciation were received from sever­ al who had.been remembered by the Institute at the Christmas season. Business consisted of making plans for the open meeting in February, Miss Marie Wettlaufer, in*- dealing with the motto: “Praise Loudly, Blame Softly’’ spoke of it as an apj propriate resolution for the New Year, and mentioned the comforting Coats, Dresses HALF PRICE FELT HATS regular to $2.95 values 49 c Sale starts Saturday 9 A.M* at Burk’s Ladies’ Wear CENT - A * MILE EXCURSION JAN. 24 - 25 From WINGHAM To Toronto .... $2.45 Hamilton .., $3.25 Buffalo ..... $4.60 Dunnville .., $3.95 • Smithville ... $3.70 Welland $4*00 I Khmr - -r-r '-nr -i t Return Limit up fp Jam 21'th For Full information consult nearest Agent, Ask tor Eiandbiit Canadian Pacific effect of . a. kind compared with the sorrow often caused , by aip unkind Karsh rema/k. Naming .a Noted'Can-: adjan Woman and Why, was well res­ ponded to at Roll Call. Mrs. Alice Aitkin presented an ex­ cellent-paper omt’The Vgl-ue of Good .Reading.” „ Reading giy(js inspiration, increases good-will and understand; ing, .gives- knowledge 'of many things,- is an entertainment which takes us away froifi ourselves and helps us to forget.cares and problem^. Miss Alba Mowbtay’s paper' on “The .Life of Nina- Moore Jamieson” was greatly enjoyed, .'telling of her birth-place, het home life and how she was prompted to write certain.-.pieces. Special men­ tion was made of "her book “The Cat­ tle in the Stall,•’ ,' ' ' ■ Miss Margaret ,Curtis contributed a reading “Qur‘ Minister’s .Sermon", Mrs. Nellie.. Scott, read a fine paper on, “Canadian Authors1', giving a- brief qu,tiinc of their life and work, mentioning .Nellie McClung, Ralph Cpupor; Marian, Keith, L. -M: Mont­ gomery, and bther showing that Can­ adian writers are holding a high place Following .the program,. the hoste.s's served" liifich, assisted by Mrs, W-J- WettlaufCr.'.. .,'• - , W. A., Had Successful Year The, Woman’s Association of the- United Clihrch 'enjoyed the hospital­ ity of Mrs.'Gfeorge Mathers’ home on Tuesday afternoon last week for the first- tegular meeting of the year. -Mfss Nellie Scott presided. The opening ;devotional period was conducted by :-Mrs. Edward Johnston reading the. Scripture passage - and.'.Mfs.'’ -Will; Johnston leading in prayer-; lolldwed by the hymn ‘Take Time'to .be’HM^’' Mrs. Earl.; Mathqrs contributed a*- reading “^ow/.her-prayers' were^ari’j swered”,., t-The’- anntial 'report ..of the1 secretary- was fiiost. gratifying. The greater paid Qf the activities’ of the society centred (around^qpilt -making. Twelve” quilts wefe\-^ent to needy districts in the Canadian West. The Secretary : read a letter from -a lady who had received’ two- quilts, express­ ing gratitude and appreciation.-« The Roll was'answered by the pay­ ment of members’ fees. ’ Mrs. ,A. V. Robb closed the meeting with pray­ er. The social-hour was spent^over a cup of tea and lunch, served by the Iiostess and Mrs.. W.J. Johnston. Many regret to know that Miss Ada" • Gallaher is not enjoying good health and has gone to. the home of ■her brother,. Albert and Mrs. Gall­ aher.. Mr. and Mrs. James Kprney are visiting with relatives at Brussels-and* Walton. Y. P. S. Held January Meeting The first regular meeting’ of- the Y. I?.1 S. of the United Church was held on Friday evening with the newly- elected president, Miss Marie Wett­ laufer, in charge. Following the op­ ening hymn, Miss Wettlaufer led in prayer. After business discussion on matters pertaining to the society, the 1st -Vice Pres.,- Miss Alice- Thornton,- took . charge. George Hetherington read the Scripture lesson and the top­ ic, “Inequality and the ,result of it in our community’’ -was taken by Will Peacock. Miss Dorothy Aitkin, con­ tributed a piano solo. , After closing with the Mazpah benediction, .a. game of Proverbs . and - a vowel spelling match was enjoyed through the social period. United Church. Mission Band The Happy Messenger Mission Band met. in the school room of the Church on Sunday afternoon, with the Band leader, Mrs. A. V. Robb presid­ ing. Hymn 365 was.sung, after which Mrs. W. J. Johnston led in prayer. •The Scripture was read by Spence McKinnon. Elizabeth Mathers gave a short poem on “Finding the Sheep”. Mrs. Johnston favored with a solo. A short study period followed, the subject being “Building a new world through Social Co-Operation”. “The Book Shelf" was also discussed “Jun­ gles Preferred” being chosen as the study book for the coming year. The minutes were read and adopted. T.he business for the afternoon was the merging of the Happy Messenger Band into a Circle. We take this op­ portunity of congratulating the young- ladies who have thus come to the se­ cond milestone in their W.M.S, train­ ing. The name adopted for the circle was “The Steady and True Circle.” Officers elected were as follows: H. Pres., Mrs. A, V. Robb; President; Miss Alice Thornton; 1st Vice Pres., Miss Dorothy Aitken; Rec. Sec., Miss Elizabeth Mathers; Cor. Sec«f Miss Pearl Jones; Treas., Miss Isabel Mc­ Kinnon; Pianist, Miss Donna Smith; Assist. Pianist, Mrs. Johnston; Press Sec0 Miss Eunice Thornton. EAST WAWANQSH :s , c COUNCIL' " - 'J’h’efirst (‘meeting ,o.f thb-;C.^uhpil for 1936 was': helji ’ori< Jam't.;6th,’.' ni'enjbprs ’thereof jKeihgL.Egter .' AV 'Scott/ Reeve’Khd'.Me..ssr$; -B/Rndcly, J. D. ''Beecroft/‘JI? Biacfc';and Redmond, Councillors, who w’ere^aR; ■present. /Having. each subscribed to the necessary declaration ojfL’office, Rev}. Mr.' Townend at, the solicitation of the 'Reeve,-.’invoked that. .Divine blessing and guidance be giyen. the Council in their deliberations on all matters during the year.Just’,entered upon, and- who * later .expressed his Willingness, to - co-operate' with the Council if -.his services at any time were required. /A vote of thanks- was passed by the' Council to Mr. TonWr.’ end for /bping in attendance and for his timely remarks. . After' congratulating the /Council­ lors .on their election and extending a.-welcome to the new .members, 'the. Reeve/In a few words, gave a general outline .of some of the- business likely ;to come’before the Cbuftcil.'for. con-,, sideratib'n' du’rittg tfi'e" bb.mjng season,/ ■ Short and appropriate addresses were' also given, by the other members of Council. Minutes of last, meeting in. 1935 were then read and approved, Communications- from > A. E. Wil­ son Co-, Toronto, J. W. Monteith, C. A., Stratford, offering his services as MORRIS t Miss Ada Gallagher is at present very ill and her many friends hope for a speedy recovery, Mr. Joseph J. Sellers is spending the winter with his daughter at Wa- baushenc. Miss Janet Robertson underwent an operation for appendicitis in Listowel Memorial N^spitah Mr. and Mrs, ty, Johnston, Wing- Thursday, January 16, 1036 f . ' ” THEJAMDU^ l i 'S Virginia Jubilee Singers America’s most popular group of Colored Artists featuring Nego Spirituals, Plantation and* Folk Songs, Will Present Their Concert in the United Church Wingham Friday Evening, Jan. 17th Admission: Adults 25c Plu$ Tax; Children 15c. Under the Auspices of the Wingham United J.Church Choir/- 1 ham, spent Sunday with Mr, and Mrs. Geo. Wheeler, 1“ ’■ •’ ■ Miss Mar.gairet .Turvey ’enter/tjaiKpd a number pf friends’ on Monday, ev­ ening, the. Occasion "bping . hep birth­ day, • .Y.L •' • jf- y .Mi-Land Mrs. M, J’Smith and s.on, Ross,/..spent Sunday 'Visiting friep^s. at Brussels.:” an. auditor of the accounts, the Dept, of Municipal. Affairs, also the Dept, of Public Welfare, re unemployment ;Relief, were .read and ordered filed. ' Moved -by Mr. Redmond, seconded by Mi:. Rge'croft, that the former au- ‘ditor^,;-F..‘.T'h'ompson and A. IdcBur- ■s’ne’y 'be'/.te-appointed at a salary of $10,00 fc’defi. Audit to be completed not later than Feb. 5th, the Reeve intimating that if possible he purpos­ ed being in attendance along with the auditors when checking over the township accounts. M. McDowell, was re-appointed Assessor at his former salary of $704)0 on motion of Couns. , Ruddy and, Black, and R. H. Thomp- ;.son ntemb.qr, Board of Health, on mo- i.tibii^pf^Re'dmopd and Beecroft. Oth- ep.Lappoinlments made at this time were' j. Tf ^cfitt, weed inspector; W. J. Currie ari'^’A. McGowan, sanitary inspectors;’R; H< McGee, J. F. Mc­ Callum, Geo. Walker and R, M. Shiell sheep valuers. 6 Seven - copies of the Municipal World instead of six as formerly were ordered for the Council, Clerk and Assessor. Two by-laws, one confirming the •appointment of township officials, the other authorizing the borrowing of sufficient money from the Bank of Commerce if - necessary this coming season, were both read and passed. • 'The following accounts werezpaid: Twp...Turnberry, share of lights in Lower Wingham .$10.00; J. H. Craw­ ford, legal advice $5.40; The Muni­ cipal ■ Worfd, subscriptions $7.00; A. Porterfield, salary- as Clerk, postage and fees as’Div. Registrar $215.00; S. McBurney, Road Supt., $11.65; Trustees Police Village, sVrect lights, village of Auburn $125.00. Council adjourned on motion of Redmond and Ruddy, to meet again on. Tuesday, February 11th. . A. Porterfield, Clerk. How much feed 100 birds should consume daily? Why proteins and vitamins are essential to poultry? The amount of grain to feed to birds for best egg-lay- irig results? How much floor and! perch space birds need for best results? How to make. $4.00 e'xtra per pig raised? How to make $20.00 per year extra gain per dairy cow? .f These questions and! many others just as important are an­ swered in the new ROE FEEDS booklet, 40 pages just brimming over with valuable information on the feeding of poultry,, hogs and dairy I cows. If your dealer can’t supply you,^write us direct and we will send your copy by return mail, absolutely free. 4 ROE FARMS MILLING A DIVISION OF THE ROE POULTRY RANCH, . ATWOOD, ONTARIO. Local Representatives —-• HowsOn & Howson NOTICE Specials for Thursday, Friday and Saturday Reprints, a fine selection of Books, Reg. 90c ............................................3for $1.25 Fountain Pens t......... Half Price Stationery, Reg. 50c to $1.25 for .. . 15c Box TPiiW u n lMr w w/inrni* <*«!*■* a hns* low O« JEilLiJLfJl<J JI JL- IkSlA/AAlCi JOHN STEVENSON, Trustee.