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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1936-03-05, Page 8'I. PAGE EIGHT Show Starts at 8 p.m Thursday, Friday, Saturday, March 5th, 6th, 7th WM. POWELL And GINGER ROGERS ------In------- I A Mystery Comedy. ------Also------- “MAJOR BOWES AND HIS AMATEURS” Watch Them Perform. JB WHITECHURCH WINGHAM ADVANCE-TIMES Thursday, March 5 th, 1936 — ON't— Watch Repairs Special From This Date: Balance Staff ...—................50c Main Spring ..........................50c Jewels........................-..........50c Cleaning ..........................-....50c Any two of the above for $1.00 Other Repairs at proportionate ly low prices. Special Rates on complete ov erhauling. The same first-class workman ship that you have always had from WILLIAMS THE JEWELLER Official C.N.R. Watch Inspector Satisfaction Guaranteed. Mr. Thos. Gaunt has the telephone installed in his home now. Many of the friends of Mr. R, In glis will be sorry to hear that he is seriously ill with an attack of pneu monia, which followed an attack of flu. We hope to hear of his speedy recovery. The Neighbors and relatives of Mr. Jas. Falconer gathered on Friday in his wood lot and cut down trees and hauled it up to his home and on Sat urday gathered to have it sawed. Mr. Falconer appreciated this help very much. Miss Josephine Garbutt spent a few days last week with her neice, Mrs. George McClenaghan. Miss Olive Kennedy spent a few days with Mrs. Ernest Csaemore. Surely spring must be at hand, Mrs. George Phillips and other members of her family, saw a robin a tree near their home last week; the crows are back, and Mrs. Amos Cornelius found pansies in full bloom in her garden when the snow went off the flower- Womens Shoes For $1.00 Per Pair We have finished Stock-Taking and follow ing our usual plan to “clean out” all lines that are not ready sellers, we have selected from stock ap proximately ‘ 60 Pairs of Women’s Fine Shoes of all descriptions We have not all sizes but they, are a WON DERFUL BARGAIN if your size happens to be in the lot, and the price? Well, we have stuck the knife in “deep” and placed them on tables at At $1.00 Per Pair But you will require to come quickly as al ready some have discovered them on our bargain tables. P.S.—The above is an “absolutely cash pro position” and “no shoes can be laid by” unless they are paid for. Willis Shoe Store The Leading Shod Store of These Parts i beds test week, and the snow-plow went through to Lucknow on Sunday. Mr, Robt. J. Ross has been on the sick list for the past month. Mrs. Jack Ftennigan, of Toronto, is here nursing her brother, Roddy, at the home of her parents, Mr, and Mrs. Thos. Inglis. The ladies of the W.M.S, of the United Church are holding a tea at the home of Mrs. .Clarence Cox this Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Irvin Henry and son, Ross, of Belfast, spent Sunday at the home of her sister, Mrs. Robt, Pur- don. Mr, Mockrie of St. Helens was pre sent at the Sunday service at the Un ited Church and sang “The Old Time Religion” and Mr. Garnet Farrier al so sang “The Stranger of Galilee.” Their solos were very much apprec iated, Mr. Charlie Moore, who is attend ing High School in Lucknow, spent the week-end at the home of his par ents, Mr. and. Mrs. Arthur Moore. Mr. and Mrs, George McClenaghan visited Q>n Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Ross. Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Moore and baby, Rena, spent Sunday at the home of her mother, Mrs, Wm. Young, of Langside. Mr. and Mrs. Rhys Pollock visited on Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Mac Ross. Mrs. 'Wm. Martin is very poorly these times, and is not able to be out of bed. The Women’s Institute are holding a Euchre and. dance in the Hall this Friday evening, with a prize for the lucky ticket at the door. The Young People of the United Church are holding a St. Patrick’s social on Friday, March 13th. All are invited to attend. The World Day of Prayer was held on Friday afternoon last in the Unit ed Church when the ladies of the Presbyterian Church were present al so. The meeting opened with the two Presidents, Mrs. Robt. Mowbray and Mrs. Victor Emerson in charge, and the prescribed program with the theme “On Earth Peace, Good-Will Towards Men.” At interludes in the program, the following took part, Mrs. J. Pollock and Mrs. Jas. Laid law sang “Out of the Ivory Palaces”, Mrs. Harold Sparling sang "Beside Still Waters He leadeth Me”, Misses Janet Craig and Velma Scott sang “Almost Persuaded” and Mrs. J. Tif fin and Mrs. Ezra Scholtz sang “He is mine, I need no more.” The pray er for the League of Nations, was taken by Miss Ida McQuoid, tlfc pray er for the King and Empire, was ta ken by Mrs. Mac Ross, and the one for the Church and its spiritual life by Miss Merle Wilson, and the pray er for the youth of our lands, by Mrs. J. D. Beecroft, and Mrs. F. David son led in prayer for the furtherance of the cause of Temperance, while Miss Genevieve Watt led in prayer . for missions and missionaries. Mrs. Victor Emerson read a paper on the /work of the inter-board committee, and the origin and spread of “The Day of Prayer”. Mrs. J. G. Gillespie and Mrs. Robt. Mowbray were ap pointed as key-women for this work. The these meetings go to ture for the societies. Mr. R. J. Ross received word last week of the death of his brother, Mr. John H. Ross, of Helen, Montana. He was in his 71st year and death fol lowed an operation on February 16th. He was born on the Ross homestead on the 3rd con. of Kinloss, where his sister and brother, Miss Catharine and Mr. Jas. Ross still live. His wife and two brothers and one sister sur vive of a family of four son and one daughter, the children of the late Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Ross. Many friends here will extend sympathy to the be reaved family. 1 Carload Of Oranges Just Arrived We are Now having Two Weeks* Sale Fresh Fruit in our Retail Store, Come and look in our windows for prices, Also a full line of Fresh Fruit. THIS SALE LASTS ONLY UNTIL MARCH 15th Do Not Delay sending in Your Order. BONDI’S a of Phone 207. Prompt Delivery. Are You Having EYE TROUBLE Headache, Dizziness or Failing Vision? Expert Eye Service is Avail able in Wingham , at Mod erate Prices. 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 Mrs. Fred Culbert, of Listowel, spent a few days last week with her sister, Mrs. Ben McClenaghan, who has not been progressing as q-uickly as her many friends would like to see. , Mr. Malcolm Ross, who has been demonstrating the Wear-Ever Alum inum in Sarnia district, motored' home on Monday and visited_with his par ents, Mr. and Mrs. Mac Ross. A sleigh-load of young folks- from here spent Friday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Johnston Conn. All report a good. time. BLUEVALE in this district collections at provide litera- Women’s Institute regular meeting of the Wo-The men’s Institute will be heldi Thursday afternoon, March 12th, at the home of Mrs. J. Curtis. The programme will be in keeping with Grandmoth ers. Motto “If we scatter smiles along life’s miles, we meet less fail ure, more worthwhileS'”', Mrs. C. He therington. Roll Call, Something Grandmother Missed. Paper, Social Life Fifty Years Ago, Mrs. Joseph Breckenridge. Exhibits of Shawls and old-fashioned Dresses. Prize for best song sung by a Grandmother. Short stories of local historical interest by the Grandmothers.. Visitors welcome. 26th REXALL Birthday Sale Take Advantage of the Special Prices and Special Values Now! “You can always save with safety at Your Rexall Drug Store A few of the many Specials are: 75c ASA 50C Vapure $1.25 Value, Both for ...— 59c $1.00 Antiseptis 40c Tooth Paste ’$1.40 Valbe for 89c $1.00 Rhum and Quinine Half Tohic — ...... 79c 35c Cheat Rub for 29c 40c Shaving Cream 35c Lavender Talcum 75c Lavender Shaving Lotion $1.50 value ............. for 75c 20c Mi Dental Paste 25c Mi Shaving Cream 45c value .......for 35c 40 ounce Mineral Oil .......... 70C 50c Moth Fuime Crystals ... 39c SALE NOW ON AT McKIBBON’S DRUG STORE Phone 53 35c Mi 31 Tooth Powder 25c Tooth Brush 60c value ....................... for 39c 40c Kelnzo Shaving Cream 35c Shaving Brush 75c value ........................ for 49c Guaranteed Water Bottles 39c and 69c $1.00 Peptona for........... 79c Phone S3 sent away front his own country to preach the Gospel. A solo by Donald Robertson with guitar accompaniment was enjoyed. Following the meeting all joined in a sing-song. World’s Day of Prayer The progamme for the World's Day of Prayer was observed on Friday af ternoon in the United Church, a good representation of the ladies from both congregations being present, Mrs. Jo seph Breckenridge, President of the W.M.S. of the United presided and carried out the programme as pre pared, in full, The theme, "On Earth Peace, good-will toward men.” "The Promises of Peace” were brought out clearly in responsive reading. Mrs. Alex. Mowbray read the 35th chap ter of Isaiah decriptive of "the earth at peace” followed by silent prayer, "The Ways of Peace” was a period of prayer offered by Mrs. Archie Mess er, Mrs, A. V. Robb, Mrs. E. Nichol, Mrs. George Thornton, Mrs. J. R. Grieg and Mrs. Morrison. Miss Alice Thornton contributed an appropriate solo. Mrs. Arthur Shay presented in a very clear way the origin of the World’s Day of Prayer, stating that the idea was born on the North Am erican Continent. She spoke of the power of Prayer and what the result must be of Christian women the world over observing this day for prayer. The amount contributed is most en couraging and is distributed in many countries mainly for the spread, of Christian Literature, The British, and. Foreign Bible Society playing a large part. The service throughout was- most impressive and sincere. Mr. and. Mrs. Milton Fraser, Bob? and Dorothy, of Morris, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Robert Shaw. Miss Dorothy Aitkin, Blyth, spent the week-end with her mother, Mrs. Alice Aitkin. Miss Agnes Haddow spent a few days at her home near Atwood. Mrs. Alvin Smith returned home last week from Brucefield where she was helping in the store. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Wickstead spent a day with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Thornton. Miss Ethel Mathers visited last week with her father in Bluevale. The raging blizzard that swept ov er these parts on Thursday blocked, the roads and men had to go out and plow the roads on Friday. The Young People of Bluevale Un ited Church had to postpone their crokinole party on Friday night on account of the storm and bad roads. BELGRAVE Observed Day of Prayer- The Day of Prayer was observed' by the Women’s Missionary Societies here on Friday when the service was held in the United Church with Mrs,. R. Chamncy and Mrs. D. Dunbar ini charge. The printed form of. service was followed and those taking part in leading prayer were: Mrs. Ch. G- An.di- erson, Nora Van Camp,. Mrs.. H. Wheeler, Mrs. C. Logan, Ruth. Colie and Mrs. J. Coultes. Mrs. J.. Miller read the story of the Day of Prayer., During the service solos. by Mrs. Jas- Michie and Doris Scott were much appreciated. THISWEEKATKING’S Special Showing Of Lines, Of Interest To Many People. MEN’S GOOD OVERCOATS All sizes in stock at End of Season’s Prices. WOMEN’S FUR COATS Select Hudson Seals at par ticularly low prices. Men’s Fur Coats at End of Season’s Prices. New Neck-ties for Men, From Forsyth, Arrow, Cur rie ................'75c, $1,00, $1.25 Men’s Cambridge Socks with mending.....75c Value for 59c 65c Down Proof Quiltings...49c New Fast Color Prints, at... ............................ 19c, 22c,. 25c Wabasso Silver-bleach Sheet ings' .................. 55c, 64c, 77c Natural Ready to use Cotton. Sheets ................. $2.19 pair New Dress Silks for Spring, .................. $1.00, $1.39, $1.50 Brown’s Irish Towellings,..... .............................25c, 29c, 32c Tacoma Broadcloths, 20 good shades.................................19c Women’s Stylish Coats at End of Season’s Prices. SILK STOCKINGS Excellend Crepes at ,59c . High Twist Chiffons ....... 89c Eextra Service Weights ....... ...................... $1.00 and $1.25 Fluffy Cotton Batting for Quilts ............... 35c, 42c, 55c Buy Groceries At King’s 65c Black Tea .............. 49c Pink Salmon, 2 for...............23c Choice Dates, 2 lbs.................21c 1 Large, 1 Small pkg. Oxydol ........’..................... 2 for 23c Choice Clover Honey..„,...40c pl Seedless- Raisins, 2 lbs.........25c September Cheese ....... 17c lb. Fancy- Cookies __..20c lb. KING BROS. BUTTERICK PATTERNS QUICK DELIVERY HERE AND THERE (AROUND LUCKNOW) Miss Beryl Gardner, of Zion, visit ed. for, a few days last week with Mr. and Mrs. W. Webster. 'Mrs. J.. Thomson and babe, Luck now, visited' on Sunday with 'Mr. and' Mrs. C. Thomson of the 2nd Con. of Kinloss. Mr. Chas. Rivelt, of Dungannon, visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Roy Black, on Station St. A large gathering from Here- and1 There witnessed the caterpillar snow plough coming over from Wingham- to Lucknow last Sunday afternoon. Mrs. Lome Deeves and children1 of Kincardine, visited over the week-end' with Mr. arrd Mrs. Mervin Deeves of Lucknow. Mrs. Win. Webster, of Lucknow, visited last week with Mr. and' Mrs; Will Gardner at Zion. Misses Lena Havens and' Ellen* B'utits- of Lucknow attended' the1 L. O; L. At Home at Zion last Friday evening,------------------ A conscientious little girl was ex plaining to her younger brother that it is wrong to work on Sunday. “Well, policemen work on Sunday,” said the boy. “Don’t they go to hea ven.?”' “No,” replied the girl. “They don’t need policemen up there.” Try the New Ever Dry TONIC PIPE It’s New It’s Cool It’s Dry. Sold Only at Omar. Haselgrove’s SMOKE SHOPPE FINE PH,°r FOOD Wednesday evening, Mt. and Mrs. Walter S. Davidson opened their home for a Progressive Crokinole so cial sponsored by the Morris Group of the Presbyterian Ladies’ Aid. Al though weather conditions were very unfavorable, a good crowd gathered and a pleasant time was enjoyed. Fol lowing the games a short programme of vocal and instrumental music was given, The members of the group served refreshments. Bluevale Presbyterian Y.P.S. The Y.P.S. of Knox Presbyterian Church held a regular meeting in the school room on Friday evening with a splendid attendance. The Morris group had charge of the meeting with Donald Robertson presiding. The Scripture lesson was read by Alex. Mowbray and Mrs. Harvey Robertson offered prayer. Rev, J. R. Greig extended an invitation to the society to attend a St. Patrick Crok inole party at the Manse on Friday evening, Match 6th. The play com mittee reported that a play had been chosen and practice would commence very soon. Miss Vera McCrackiii fav ored with a Solo. The Missionary topic "Have w& a right to preach in China before Canada is Christianiz ed?1 was taken by Gordon Greig, comparing Foreign and Home Mis sion work. He referred to Raul being Institute’s Annual. Social A very enjoyable time was held tn the Foresters’ Halii on Friday evening when a large number gathered toge ther for the'annual, social evening of the Women’s Institute. This year the first part of the evening was a con test program between the married and the single. Captains of the single peo ple were Edith Proctor and Nora Van Camp, and! their part of the pro gram consisted of a chorus by six girls, reading by Mary Inglis, solo, Doris Scott; orchestra selection; a dance by Mabel and Feme McCal lum; solo* Clark Johnston; violin solo, Ruth Cole; duet by Nora VanCamp and Freda jordan. The captains, Mrs. W. Pocoek and Mrs. J. M. Coultes, had the following program by the married people: solo, Mrs. W. Po- cock; instrumental, Mrs. W. Van- Camp; Quartette, Geo. Jordan, Mrs. Wade, Mrs. N. Geddes and J. Coultes; reading, Chas. Johnston; orchestra; solo, Wm. Spiers; duet, Jas. Taylor and Mrs., N. Geddes; chorus. Nor man Keating acted as chairman. The judges, Mrs, A. Vincent, Mrs. John Wickstead and Jas. McCrae, gave the decision in favor of the married peo ple by a narrow margin. Lunch served and Jackson’s orchestra plied the music for dancing. PHONE 76 This Store is a near to you as your Telephone — Our number is 76, Phone us for Quick Delivery. TIP-TOP JAM Raspberry — Strawberry — Orange Marmalade Crab-Apple SPECIAL 15c 16 oz. Bottles 15c SPECIAL GARDEN CITY CATSUP ...................... CHOICE SWEET PICKLES .............._. HEINZ OLD FASHIONED PICKLES YORK TOMATO JUICE, Largie 2»/2 ... PORK AND BEANS (Large Tins) ...... 13 Oz. Bot. 10c 27 Oz. Bot. 25c ...................... 25c 10c 10c was sup- Farmers’ Club to Meet The Belgrave Farmers’ Club hold their March meeting at home of Mr. J, Coultes on Tuesday evening, March 10th, when a good at-; tendance is hoped for, Please bring sandwiches. Mrs. R. M. Collins, of Sarnia, spent a double of weeks with her parents, Mr, and Mrs. P. W. Scott. Dati Ferguson, of London, was a visitor with Mr. and Mrs. A. Fcrgu* son, Jim Coultes is spending a few days with relatives nt Varna. will the Chicken Haddie 2 Tins for . ..........25c Kippered Herring 2 Tins for ....... 25c FRESH DATES, SPECIAL ........ SEEDLESS RAISINS, SPECIAL CHOICE PRUNES, SPECIAL .. BULK OATMEAL ....................... ICING SUGAR....................:...:.... .... 2 Lbs. for 15c ..2 Lbs. for 25c 2 Lbs. for 25c ... 6 Lbs. for 25c .... 2 Lbs. for 15c —— SUGAR------ —- SUGAR------ 10 LBS. 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