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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1936-03-26, Page 8PAGE EIGHT WINGHAM ADVANCE-TIMES Thursday, March 26 th, 1936 Show Starts at 8 p.m. Thursday, Friday, Saturday, March 26, 27 and 28 JANE WITHERS and JOHN McGUIRE ‘‘THIS IS THE LIFE” A pleasing Comedy Drama. Also^Two^Reel Comedy — “Three Little Beers” Silly Symphony — “The Robber Kitten” And News Reel. bi WHITECHURCH Enjoy a Smoke with Fresh Tobacco Omar Haselgrove’s Tobacco Shop. Mrs. been s. s. Hand Rolled Chocolates -By- RANKIN’S of Stratford . 50c 1Tb. Box Always Fresh. QUEENS COFFEE SHOP Mr. and Mrs. Harold Goyeau of Windsor spent the week-end at the home of his sister, Mrs. Aldin Purdon. Mr. Thos Wilson of Stratford Normal School spent the week-end here with his parents, Mr. and Jas. .Wilson. Mrs. Wilson has under the Doctor’s care. Miss R. J. Logan, teacher of No. 14, spent the week-end at the hbme of her parents, Mr .and Mrs. H. Logan of Teeswater. Mrs. -Fred Newman, who has spent the past month in the hospital at Hamilton and with her relatives there returned home on Wednesday last. Mrs. Leonard Knight of Linwood spent the wek-end with her father, Mr. Wm. Fisher. Mr. W. R. Farirer has had the tel­ ephone re-installed in his home. Rev. and Mrs. J. Pollock entertain­ ed the young folks of his congrega­ tion at the manse on Friday evening last. All report a good time. Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Purdon enter­ tained their neighbors and relatives on Friday evening. All report a good time. Mrs. Frank Henry has been under the Doctor’s care, and Mrs. Ben Clenaghan is recuperating after long illness. The snow-plough went down Division Line on Friday and opened the roads for motors, Don’t forget the contest program being held in the Hall on Friday ev­ ening. The leaders for the village are, Mrs. Ab. Coultes and Miss Velma Scott and for the country, Mrs. Thos, Moore and Mrs. Lance Grain. The regolar monthly meeting of the W.M.S.of the United Church was held on Wednesday last with the Presi­ dent, Mrs. Victor Emerson in charge, After the opening exercises, Mrs. J. G. Gillespie read a chapter from the Study Book, The New Africa, after which Mrs, McBrien led in prayer. The Temperance slips were then read, and Mrs, Gillespie sang, Trust and Obey, and Mrs. J. D. Beecroft led in prayer for the many members of the society who are ill at present. Ar­ rangements were made for the Easter Thank-Offering meeting, and after singing a hymn, the meeting was clos­ ed by prayer by the President, Mr. Jack Gillesipe left on Monday for Dungannan, where he will assist with the loading of their big shovel, and will load it on the car at Mc- Gaw for Wellesley where they will be busy for the next few months. There will be a dance in the Hall on April 15, under the, auspices of the Women’s Institute, with the Mc­ Cartney orchestra of Lucknow in at­ tendance. Mr. John Clubb who has been under the Doctor’s care left here to be with his daughter, Mrs. Stewart of Luck­ now. Mrs. Gordon Mackay and children spent a few days last week at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Hector Mckay. The regular meeting of the W.M.S. of the Presbyterian Church was held last Thursday with the President, Mrs. R. Mowbray in charge. After the openeing exercises, the chapters of the Study Book, “Fellow Citizens” was taken by Miss Ida McQuoid and Mrs. J. Pollock. After which Mrs. Ab. McQuillan led in prayer. Arrange­ ments were being made for the East­ er Thank-Offering meeting to be held in Easter week, with a special speak­ er. Hanna & Co. Announce a New Department for LADIES Mannish Tailored Fash­ ions for well-dressed Women. BELGRAVE Mc- her the We are right on the verge of that' great miracle of Nature SPRING And Spring in this northern clime “means much” in every way — not only the bursting of the leaves, the shooting forth of the green grass, and the grain of the field, and much more that might be mentioned, but as a rule it means “a new start” to make good, and one cannot “make good” unless his vtry appearance helps in the effort. NEW SHOES (as far as the matter of clothing is concerned) will help in our opinion more than any other part of raiment. For instance “one may be immaculately dressed as far as clothing is concerned, but unless his shoes fit in with the rest of his make-up, he would not be considered “well dressed, therefore ' Nice, New Shoes are a Very Necessary Companion to the Well Dressed Man or Woman New Spring Footwear of all descriptions and in many makes are now being placed on our shelves, and the surprising part of it is that, not­ withstanding a very pronounced rise in the price of the raw hides, the price of Footwear is practi­ cally the same as last Spring. Styles, however, have undergone a very pronounced change, for instance, QUITE LOW HEELS FOR YOUNG LADIES SOMEWHAT NARROW TOES FOR MEN We are not claiming that everyone will like the “new modes” but the point is “we have them if it is your?, desire to buy the newest styles avail­ able?’ > Willis Shoe Store / The Leading ShoeStoii’e^fTh^se Parts Phorie 12$ . ‘ aft Wingham summer and brought the gathering to a’ close with a brief devotional ser­ vice. The Young, People's Society joined with the Sunday School apd with­ drew their own meeting for this week. The proceeds will make dition to Sunday School SEASON’S SMARTEST SUITS (Made-to-Measure) $21.00 up -----Also------ LADIES’ TOPCOATS Finely tailored and richness of fabrics. Hanna & Co. For Ladies’ Suits and Topcoats a nice funds. Social ad Brick Society Held The Brick Church Young People’s Society held a social in connection with their regular meeting on Tues­ day night of last week. There was a good attendance and the topic fol­ lowed the series of studies in the special Devotional Project that is be­ ing carried through at the present time. Miss Margaret Robinson con­ ducted the meeting. Devotions were led by Beatrice Beecroft and Gilbert Beecroft, The lesson was read by Dick Irwin and comment there by Davina McBurney. The Topic dealing with the subject of “Prayer” was tak­ en by Jack Taylor, A solo “The Beautiful Garden of Prayer” was con­ tributed by Mrs, W. L. Wightman. The social period was under the dir­ ection of Mr. Beecroft, Mrs. Wight­ man and Miss Finlayson. Members of the society are now busy preparing a delightful College Comedy. The caste includes almost all the mem­ ship of the society. Miss Jenine Townsend R.N. spent last week doing relief work on the staff of the McCormick Nursing home in London. Miss Doris Fells of Wingham will be the special speaker at the Easter Thankoffering Service of the Wom­ en’s Society of the United Church. She will give an illustrated lecture on the Passion Play which she was pri- eleged to see played in (Germany. BLUEVALE Miss Margaret Curtis is visiting her aunt, Mrs. Laura Kirton in Turnberry. J. Wesley Beattie and daughters, Ethel and Florence of Seaforth spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. R, F. Gar- niss, Miss Olive Scott accompanied them back to Seaforth where she will visit with relatives for a week. Mr, Wm. Thornton, Mr -and Mrs. James Dobie spent Sunday with Miss Ada Gallaher at the home of her bro­ ther at Salem, Miss Margaret Doig of Wroxeter spent Sundayat the home of Mr, and Mrs. John Mundell. Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Lowry and baby Adele, and Miss Agnes Haddow spent Sunday with relatives at List- owel. Mr, William McLeod fell through an opening in the floor of the chop­ ping Mill recently. He received some nasty bruises and has been confined to the house for a few days. The Southern father was introduc­ ing his family of boys to a visiting Governor. “Seventeen boys,” exclaimed the Governor. “And all Democrats, I sup­ pose,” “All but one,” said the father, proudly. “They’re all Democrats but John, the little rascal. He got to read- • 1 ’Iin. ’ DONNYBROOK King’s ALWAYS A GOOD PLACE TO SHOP . This Week is Open House for our Spring Display of HOME-MADE QUILTS There is a large showing and every one is a wonderful sam­ ple of handwork and art. All who can find it convenient to come, are invited to see and enjoy this fine display. Ladies of Town and Country have been busy during the win­ ter months and1 we know that the more who avail themselves of this “Quilt Show” the great­ er will be the pleasure of those who have striven to put their best into the designing, making and finishing of the intricate patterns. THURSDAY, FRIDAY AND SATURDAY ARE THE OPENING DAYS. School Fair Officers Elected The Belgrave school Fair Associa­ tion met in the Forester’s Hall on Thursday afternoon, March 12 with Lyle Hopper, President in charge. The minutes of the previous meetings were read and adopted. On motion of John Mason and C. Scott it was carried unaminously that a school fair be held in 1936. Mr. McLeod Agricultural Repre­ sentative of Huron was present and spoke at this time and congratulated on the success of the fair and the co-operation given. Mr. McLeod conducted the election of officers which resulted as follows: Pres.—Lyle Hopper. Vice Pres.—Stewart Procter. Sec’y-Treas.—Mrs. Cyrus Scott. Directors— S.S. No. 3 Morris—Mrs. J. Yuill, Ivan McArter. S.S. No. 5, Morris—Edith Procter, Jas. Michie. S.S. No. 7, Morris—Mrs. S. Proc­ ter, Art Edgar. U.S.S. No. 17—Mrs. C. Wade, C. R. Coultes. • ' U-S.S. No. 7, E. and W. Wawanosh —Mrs. B. Thompson and J. Mason.- S.S. No. 8 E. W.—Mrs. R. J. Scott, J. F. McCallum. No. 13, E. W.—Mrs. F. Cook and Alva McDowell. U.S.S. No. 16, E. and W. Wawan­ osh—Mrs. P. Vincent and W. Mc- Vittie. 1 ’ Teachers are also directors. C. R. Coultes and Lyle Hopper were appointed to interview the coun­ cils in regard to grants. It was decided each section pay the $15.00 fee as before. The meeting adjourned to meet at the call of the secretary when the prize list would be revised. Dr. Wilfred Robinson of Dryden was a visitor with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Robinson in Wawan- osh. Margaret Coulter spent the week­ end with Edith McCleneghan. United Church Sunday School Social The Sunday School organization of the United Church held a social ev­ ening on Tuesday night of last week. There was a good attendance and the gathering was a decided success. The earlier part of ‘the evening was spent in table games of different kinds. At 9;30 the following program was given under the chairmanship of Mr. Stew­ art Proctor. Musical selection by the orchestra— Leach Bros, and Miss E. McCallum. Reading—Mrs. Jas. Mchie. Musical selection — Mr. Almond JamieS^’n. ,, Quartette — Misses Freda Jordan and Nora VanCamp and Messrs Jas. McCrea and C. Johnson. Violin solo—Mr. J. M.‘Coultes. Reading — Miss Edith Proctor. Musical selection—Miss Freda Jor­ dan and Messrs Clifton Walsh and Ross Anderson. Duet—Miss Lane and Miss Jordan. Reading—Miss M. Inglis. A one act play by the teen-age boys Merrs J. Coultes, C. Higgins, R. And­ erson, R. Bennett, Cliff Walsh, Cam­ eron Walsh, Bob Grasby, N. Cook and W. Manning. Lunch followed the program with a rollicking contest played while pre­ parations were in progress. After lunch the minister spoke of the plans for the Sunday‘School work for the The Y.P.S. of the United Church held a crokinole social in the school roon of the church on Friday even­ ing instead of the regular meeting. Ten tables were in progress under the leadership of Carl Johnston. Follow- ingt he games refreshments were served. Rev. J. R. Greig spent a few days in Toronto the past week, attending a General Assembly Board meeting. The Y.P.S. will meet on Friday evening under the leadership of Mor­ ley Johnston. The Women’s Institute meets on Wednesday,. April 1st at the home of Mrs. Will Redmond. Miss Jesise Moss of Goderich spent the week-end at the home of her par­ ents, Mr .and Mrs.. Fred Moss. Miss Irene Jefferson has accepted, the position of teacher in the scho.pl at Cedar Valley and commenced her duties on Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Norman Thompson were recent visitors with Mrs. J. H. Mills. Miss Irene O’Connor is visiting-in Toronto. Miss Caldwell spent the week-end at her home near Blyth. Mrs. George Naylor spent a few days with Miss Tillie Alexander. Victor and Cecil Campbell of West-| Johnston. SPECIAL SHOWING New Prints New Broadcloth For Quilting. New Chintzes Down Proof Sateens For Comforters. New Curtains New Curtain Nets For All Homes. NEW MILLINERY NEW DRESSES ' NEW COATS AND SUITS KNITTING YARNS Start right now and make lovely things for Spring — Pretty Sweaters, Twin Sets or a Complete Suit — Free infor­ mation and instruction for be­ ginners. King Bras. New Butterick Patterns None Better % field, spent last week with • their grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. A, E. Institute Plan Silver Anniversary The March meeting of the Belgrave Branch of the Women’s Institute was held on Tuesday afternoon of last week at the home of Mrs. H. Wheeler when there was a good attendance present. Mrs. N. Keating the presi­ dent conducted the meeting which was opened with the singing of the Ode and repeating the Lord’s Prayer. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and adopted and several items of business discussed. It was decided to mark the Silver Anniver­ sary of the Institute in some manner in May. A committee was appointed to arrange for this, The roll call was responded to with “Privlcges for Members”. Mrs, Jas. Taylor had a very interesting paper on Current Events. Mr. P, W. Scott, Reeve of East Wawanosh, was present and} gave a very interesting talk oil Leg*!’ islafion which had much information! on the ways of Municipal Govern­ ment. Mjfs, JR- McRae gave an Irish reading. 1?h$ singing qf .the National Anthem brought the meeting to a close and lunch was served by the hostess assisted by Mrs, J, Wheeler, Mrs. Alex Manning and Mrs. S. Proc­ ter, and a social time was enjoyed, •? Eyes examined, glasses fitted by R. A. REID Stratford’s Leading Optometrist for Seventeen Years. Headache, Dizziness or Failing Vision? Expert Eye Service is Avail­ able in Wingham at Mod­ erate Prices. Are You Having EYE TROUBLE Mr. Reid is at Williams’ Jewell­ ery Store each Wednesday Morning, 9 to 12.00, Geo. Williams JEWEJ.LER ' Official C,N.R. Watch Inspector ■..’l ,, Winghani............ j, EARLY Full Bodied and Zestful ■ BROWN LABEL SALADA DOMESTIC Only 4-lb. Pkg. DOMESTIC OR EASIFIRST SHORTENING Values effective from 26th to 28th. Fancy Pack Lobster Griffin’s. Seeded . Raisins PERFECTION Floor Wax KRAFT 8-oz. Jar _ _ _Miracle Whip 19 RICHMEUO COFFEE Mild and Mellow DOMINO 1-lb. 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