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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.
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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-
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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
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.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
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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
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- '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$; -B/Rndcly,
J. D. ''Beecroft/‘JI? Biacfc';and
Redmond, Councillors, who w’ere^aR;
■present. /Having. each subscribed to
the necessary declaration ojfL’office,
Rev}. Mr.' Townend at, the solicitation
of the 'Reeve,-.’invoked that. .Divine
blessing and guidance be giyen. the
Council in their deliberations on all
matters during the year.Just’,entered
upon, and- who * later .expressed his
Willingness, to - co-operate' with the
Council if -.his services at any time
were required. /A vote of thanks- was
passed by the' Council to Mr. TonWr.’
end for /bping in attendance and for
his timely remarks. .
After' congratulating the /Council
lors .on their election and extending
a.-welcome to the new .members, 'the.
Reeve/In a few words, gave a general
outline .of some of the- business likely
;to come’before the Cbuftcil.'for. con-,,
sideratib'n' du’rittg tfi'e" bb.mjng season,/ ■
Short and appropriate addresses were'
also given, by the other members of
Council.
Minutes of last, meeting in. 1935
were then read and approved,
Communications- from > A. E. Wil
son Co-, Toronto, J. W. Monteith, C.
A., Stratford, offering his services as
MORRIS
t
Miss Ada Gallagher is at present
very ill and her many friends hope
for a speedy recovery,
Mr. Joseph J. Sellers is spending
the winter with his daughter at Wa-
baushenc.
Miss Janet Robertson underwent an
operation for appendicitis in Listowel
Memorial N^spitah
Mr. and Mrs, ty, Johnston, Wing-
Thursday, January 16, 1036
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Virginia Jubilee Singers
America’s most popular group of Colored Artists
featuring Nego Spirituals, Plantation and*
Folk Songs,
Will Present Their Concert in the
United Church Wingham
Friday Evening, Jan. 17th
Admission: Adults 25c Plu$ 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?
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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
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