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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1936-03-12, Page 8PAGE EIGHT WINGHAM ADVANCE-TIMES Thursday, March 12th, 1936 Thursday, Friday, Saturday, March 12, 13 and 14 JANET GAYNOR and HENRY FONDA In fifty dollars to be paid on the church mortgage, also the interest on same, At the close of the business meeting the Bluevale group served a St. Pat­ rick supper. The tables presented an inviting appearance with their pretty green decorations and emblems of St. Patrick’s Hay. The Menu consisted of: Cold ham, Potato Sahd, Green Jelly, Sahd and Pickles, Buns, Cake and Shamrock cookies with green trimmings and 'tea, A very enjoyable afternoon was spent, KING’S The Week’s Specials DOWN PROOF SATEENS 39c Usual 59 to 75c values. Good patterns - good colors, Limited quantity - apt quick. "The Farmer Takes A Wife” Delightful Homespun Natural Comedy. Also The Road to Romance “ARGENTINE ARGOSY” And Fox News. JB=—SB S BLUEVALE Presbyterian W. M. S. And Ladies Aid Met The W. M. S. of Knox Presbyterian Church held its regular meeting on Thursday afternoon in the school- SAVE MONEY — ON — 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. room, All the members and a number of visitors being present. The presi­ dent, Mrs. J. R. Greig presided. The opening exercises were con­ ducted by Mrs. Lillow reading a mes­ sage from St. John’s Gospel and Mrs. I’. S. McEwen leading in prayer. Miss Barbara' Thynne gave an excel­ lent talk on Formosa. She related that Rev, G. L. MacKay was the first Missionary sent out by the Presby­ terian Church in Canada. This was 60 years ago, and during that first year in Tamsui, Formosa he baptized five converts. The speaker outlined an annual and while it resembled similar meetings in this country in many respects there were little differences which were of interest. Miss Thynne spoke also of the Happy. Mount Leprosy Colony and the church in connection with it, stat­ ing that the Canadian W.M.S. provid­ ed funds for the erection of this build­ ing. The meeting was a splendid intro­ duction to the Easter Thank-offering meeting where an illustrated lecture on Formosa will be given. Follow­ ing this meeting the 1st quarterly meeting of the Ladies’ Aid Society was held, the President, Mrs. Alex. Mowbray presiding. The reports from the different groups showed interest and activity. The society voted one hundred and Woman’s Association Mrs, George Thornton opened her home on Thursday afternoon for the meeting of the Woman’s Association of the United Church. The meeting was opened by singing, “Fight the good fight with all thy Might.” The President, Mrs. Nellie Scott presided and read the 37 psalm followed by the Lord's Prayer in unison. A duet, “Nearer still Nearer” was beautifully rendered by Mrs. W. J, Johnston and Miss Donna Smith. The Roll Call was answered by forty ladies repeating a verse of scripture commencing with the letter “M”. Following the business discussion Miss Alice Thornton favored with a piano solo. Aft.er singing “Saviour Thy dying Love” and lepeating the benediction, the hostess served refreshments as- sited by Mrs. Joseph Breckenridge. Y. P. S. Plan Play The regular meeting of the Y.P.S. of the United Church was held on Friday night with the president, Miss Marie Wettlaufer presiding. The meeting opened with the singing of a hymn and repeating the Lord’s Prayer. During the business period it was announced1 that practise would soon commence on the play, “Let Polly Fix It.” Miss Alice Thornton the citizenship leader then took charge with Elizabeth Mathers reading the scripture lesson. The topic, “Our God” was present­ ed by Ross Smith, stating that in talking to God we must first rid our­ selves of pride, conciet and self sat­ isfaction since God knows us as we really are. Melville Mathers sang a solo. After the closing hymn and the Mizpah Benediction, the regular re­ creation hour was enjoyed. COVERING MATERIALS 39c Chintzes, Hopsacking Creton­ nes, usual 48, to 75c Values. Limited Yardage - act quick. 36 Inch CRETONNES 35c New’ Patterns - fine quality - wide width, NEW PRINTS NEW BROADCLOTHS NEW RATTING NEW TOWELLINGS For Spring Sewing. Come — see them. SPECIAL BRIDGE COVERS 39c Brown - Blue - Green. Com. plete with elastic corners. Bargain 39c. SPECIAL BATH TOWELS 2 For $1.00 Our usual 59c and 69c grades. They’re big value. TAPESTRY SAMPLES 35c Fine for Cushions - Chair Seats - Repairing, Etc. SALE OF SUITS FOR YOUNG MEN 10 ONLY TWEED SUITS AT $12.97 Extra grade fine tweeds in Brown and Sand Mixtures, some have 2 pants - others Coat, Vest, Pants. Regular val­ ues to $24.50. Youths’ sizes 14 to 17; Students’ sizes 35, 36, 37. Friday and Saturday Only for $12.97. BOYS’ OVERCOATS ON SALE Balance of stock, including regular values to $13.50. March Clearing $9.85. SELLING MEN’S OVERCOATS New Styles, New Goods, all sizes in stock. Save 20%. 10 Days Of Real “CLEAN UP” Prices In Footwear Following our usual custom to keep our Shoe Stock absolutely FREE FROM ODDS AND ENDS, we are offering for THE NEXT TEN DAYS CERTAIN BARGAINS IN FOOTWEAR THAT IT WILL SURELY PAY THOSE WHO WILL NEED SHOES IN THE NEAR FUTURE TO “INVESTIGATE”, that is COME TO OUR STORE ANY TIME THIS WEEK OR NEXT WEEK AND YOU WILL SEE BARGAINS THAT WILL ACTUALLY SURPRISE YOU, But kindly Mote THIS SALE WILL POSITIVE­ LY END ON SATURDAY, MARCH 21st. There Are Approximately 200 Pairs In The Lot For Women - For Men - For Girls large and small. All laid out oil bargain counters, with the size and price marked on every pair for your convenience. A SELF SERVE SALE in other words. YOU ARE INVITED TO LOOK THEM OVER — TRY THEM ON, AND BE YOUR OWN SALESMAN OR SALESLADY. Willis Shoe Store The Leading Shoe Store of These Parts phone 129 Wingham Crokinole Social Enjoyed The Presbyterian Manse was the sce'ne of a happy gathering on Friday nigh when a progressive Crokinple social was enjoyed, sponsored by the Y. P. S. Twelve tables of crokinole were in progress, Mrs. Eldrid Nichol carried off the greatest number of points for the ladies and John Mc- Tavish was the prize winner for the gentlemen. All joined heartily in a sing song during the evening. Refreshments were served by the society. The proceeds of the social will go to assist in the work of the Provincial Y. P. S: Donald Robertson, the president of the society and on behalf of its mem­ bers extended a hearty vote of thanks to Mr. and Mrs. Greig for their kind hospitality. Mrs. E. J. Sutton is enjoying a visit with relatives and friends in Tor­ onto. A. D. Smith spent a day recently with his neice, Miss Elsie Smith at London. Miss Alice Smith of Brucefield spent a few days with her grand­ father, Mr. John Smith. Miss Martha Kaine of Gorrie is the guest of her cousin, Mrs. Arthur Shaw. Miss Marie Wettlaufer was a week­ end visitor with Miss Donna Smith in Morris. Mr. and Mrs. Anson Thornton of Gorrie spent Thursday with Mr, and Mrs. George O. Thornton. Mrs. Jas. Dobie spent the week­ end at Acton and Toronto. James McHardy spent Sunday with his nephew, Robert, and Mrs. Aitche- son at Ripley. Steady and True Mission Circle The regular meeting of the Mission Circle was held on Sunday afternoon with Mrs. Robb in charge. The met­ ing opened with hymn 436 and, Mrs. W. J. Johnston led in prayer. The scripture, Psalm 2 was read by Pearl Jones. The principal item of busi­ ness was a discussion about the Pa­ geant “An Unshadowed Cross” which is to be held Easter Sunday night. A duet “Steady and True" was sung by Mrs, Robb and Eunice Thornton. An introduction of the African study was given by Isabel McKinnon. Dorothy Aitken gave a very .interesting talk which was based on the first chapter of the study book “Jungles Prcfercd”. The meeting' closed by stngin hymn 439 and the Mizpah benediction, “Poets arc always' in advance of their times,’* And Behind in their rent. OF INTEREST TO WOMEN New Cotton Dresses New Silk Dresses New Smocks are just to hand — We want you to see them. KING BROS. WHITECHURCH Mrs. Kenneth Weaver spent the week-end with her daughter, Mrs. Bert Boyd, in Palmerston. Mrs. W. R. Farrier spent the week­ end in Toronto with her daughter, Miss Winnifred Farrier. Mrs. Wm. Humphrey of St. Helens spent a few days last week with her sister, Mrs. A. Fox. Mr. and Mrs. Ezra Welwood and family visited in Wingham on Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Falconer, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Wel- wood, of Winnipeg, also spent the week-end at the home of his sister, Mrs. Falconer, and left on Motinday for a business trip to Montreal. Mrs. Peter Kee, of Winnipeg, spent a few days last week at the home of her aunt, Mrs. Andrew Fox. 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 Yeats, Mf. Reid is at Williams* Jewell­ ery Store each Wednesday Morning, 9 to 12.00. Geo. Williams JEWELLER Official C.N.R. Watch Inspector Wmghanii Miss Genevieve Watt spent the week-end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. (Rev.) J. Watt of Long Branch. Born—On Saturday, March 7th, in East Wawanosh, to Mr. and Mrs. Wellington Dow, a son. When Mr. Jas. Wilson’s men were cutting down a tree in Sam Garbutt’s bush on Saturday, they found the tree was hollow and well-filled with honey and wild bees, The ladies of the W.M.S, held a tea at the home of Mrs. Cox on Wed­ nesday afternoon last and spent the afternoon making quilt blocks, Mr. William Falconer’spent last week with friends in Kinloss, Mrs. Ben McClenaghan is again un­ der the doctor’s care and has not been progressing very favourably. The ladies of the Women’s Institute held a euchre and dance in the hall on Friday night with a good attend­ ance. Miss Louise Martin won the prize for the ladies and Mr. Charlie Henderson won the prize for men, while Mrs. J‘. D. Beecroft got the prize on the lucky ticket on the ad­ mission tickets. ’ Mr. and Mrs. Robert Henderson and babe, of Dungannon, spent the week-end here with his father, Mr. Thos. Henderson. - Mrs. Dan Martin held a birthday tea on Sunday afternoon in honor of the eightieth birthday^ of Mrs. Wm. Martin. Mrs. Martin has been con­ fined to her bed for the past few weeks, but was able to be up and en­ joy her guests, who were her family relatives. She had messages from oth­ er members of her family and this community joins in wishing her con­ gratulations for her birthday. Miss J. R. Logan of S.S. No. 14, spent the week-end with her parents at Teeswater. Mr. Chas. Gillespie and son, Don­ ald, of Dungannon, spent Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Gibson Gillespie. The young people of the United Church are holding a St. Patrick’s social on Friday evening in the church when a prize is to be given for the best Irish joke. Irishman’s fare for lunch. Come along and have a good time. Mr. and Mrs. Hector, MacKay were agreeably surprised on Saturday when the different members of their family in this community gathered at their home in the afternoon to celebrate with them their fifty-ninth wedding anniversary. Miss Bertha MacKay of Stratford, was also present. This community joins in congratulating the cheery couple who stand the win­ ters so well. The young people of the Guild of the Presbyterian Church have decid­ ed to hold their meetings on Monday evenings from now on and will com­ mence on the first week of April. Mr. Athol Purdon has taken a po­ sition in the Red Front Grocery in Wingham. We xVish him success in his new line of work. Mrs. Russel Gaunt spent Sunday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. David Currie. The regular monthly meeting of the Women’s Institute will be held in the Hall on Friday afternoon. The roll call to be answered by a point in table etiquette. Mr. Turnbull and Mr. Bob Mac­ Donald, of Holyrood, visited one day last week at the home of Mr. James Ross. BELGRAVE The Belgrave Women’s Institute will hold its March meeting, at the home of Mrs. H. Wheeler on Tues­ day afternoon, March 17th at 2.30 sharp. Roll Call—Privileges for mem­ bers. Current Events—Mrs. J. Tayor. Address—Mr. P. W. Scott. Music— Miss Mae Wilkinson. Contest—Stock­ ing darning, (Prize given). Lunch Committee — Mrs, S. Procter, Mrs. Manning and Mrs. J. Wheeler. - A cordial invitation is extended to all the ladies to attend these meet­ ings. ST. HELENS Twenty-five ladies braved the storm on Thursday afternoon to attend the meeting of the Women’s Institute at Mrs. Arch, Anderson’s. Mrs. Wallace Miller presided over the meeting which was opened with the singing of the Institute Ode. Florida proved a popular response to the Roll Call On “What Country I wish to see and Why”. Interesting current events Were presented by Mrs, Lome Woods, The subject “Birds”, was in charge of Miss Mildred McQuillin, who gave a splendid paper on “Birds, Their Value to Mati”. “Winter Birds are oh the Bread Line” was the sub­ ject of a paper read by Mrs, Fred McQuillin aud Mrs. John Swan coti- tributed1 one on “Simplicity In Bird Baths”, Mrs. Durftin^Phillips and, Mrs. Lome Woods were' the winners iti the Bird contest that concluded the interesting meeting, The hostesses were: Mrs, Eldon Miller, Mrs. Wil­ fred McOuillin^and Mrs. W. A. Mill- Have You Ever Seen Another YOUR I Hanna & Co., Ltd. Miss Sadie McCharles spent the week-end at her home at Clover Val­ ley, where her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Donald McCharles celebrated their silver wedding on Friday evening. Word received here last Saturday told of the death at Gerald, Sask., on March 3rd, of Mr. Donald Ruth- erford. Mr. Rutherford was the last surviving member of the family of nine of the late Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Rutherford, pioneer settlers of this community. He was born nearly 80 years ago on the farm now owned by Mrs. J. B. Rutherford. As a young man he took up farming on a farm now owned by' Mr, Wm. Rutherford, where he resided until going West with his family twenty-three years ago. Surviving besides his widow, formerly Miss Maud Salkeld, are two sons and three daughter, all of the’ West: Stuart of Spy Hill, Isaac of Regina, Mrs. (Dr.) Harry Day (An­ nie) of Racanville, Mrs. Mitchell (Donalda) of Regina, and Miss Jean at home. Mr. Robinson Woods was a week­ end visitor in Toronto with his dau­ ghter, Mrs. Alex. Murdie and Mr. Murdie. The vice-president, Mrs. Wallace Miller, presided at the meeting of the Y.P.U. on Sunday evening. Ronald Cranston read the Scripture lesson and McKinley Ramage gave the Bible character on “Moses”. Cuyler Ram­ age read a story. The topic on “Our Father” was taken by Mrs. W. I. Miller. BORN DOW—In East Wawanosh, on Satur­ day, March 7th, to Mr. and Mrs. Wellington Dow, a son. Try the New Ever Dry TONIC PIPE It’s New It’s Cool It’s Dry. Sold Only at Omar Haselgrove’s SMOKE SHOPPE Purity Flour*—the very “flower” of the world’s best wheat—is always uniform and dependable—rich in nourishment and flavor—for cakes, pies, flaky pastry and bread. Astrong flour that goes farther* PURIT9 FLOUR Best for allyour Baking Chicken OATMEAL 6 lbs. for 25c Kippered Haddie TAPIOCA 2 lbs, for 19c , Herring 2 Tins for RICE (Choice) 3 lbs. 25c 2 Tins for 25c COCOA, Bulk, 1 lb. 15c 25c TOMATOES (No. 2«/2 tins) ..................................... CORN (No. 2 Tins) ..................................................... PEAS (No. 2' Tins) ........................................„.......... BUTTER BEANS (No. 2 Tins) .............................. PUMPKIN (No. 2'/2 Tins) ......................................... 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