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Home My WebLink AboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1936-04-16, Page 8FACE EIGHT WINGHAM ADVANCE-'TIMES Thursday, April 16th, 1936 Show Starts at 8 p.m Thursday, Friday, Saturday, April 16th, 17th, 18th TOM BROWN and VIRGINIA WEIDLER Pollock, R.N., of to the Hospital on from here attended Roll Call, a suggestion for next year’s program. Current Events, Mrs. J. Wheeler. Address, Why We Should Observe Mother’s Day, will be given by Mrs. Jas. Taylor. Music, Mrs. W. Pocock. Reading, Mrs. H. Wheeler. Lunch Committee, Mrs. N. Keating, Mrs, J .M. Coultes, Mrs. G. Higgins. This is the Grandmothers’ special meeting and all grandmothers are es pecially invited to be present. Prizes will also be given. KING’S Featuring New Things For Spring In “FRECKLES” A story of the Limberlost by Gene Stratton Porter. Home spun Dramatic Romance. Also Two Reel Comedy — “Ferry-Go-Round” Cartoon and News Reel. NEXT WEEK “YOUR UNCLE DUDLEY” WHITECHURCH Mrs. Jerry Brayford, of Toronto, spent a few days last week with her mother, Mrs. Jas. MacGregor and other relatives here. Mr. Russel Reid, of Brantford, call ed on friends in the village one day last week on his way to visit his mo ther, Mrs. A. Reid, who spent the winter at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Dr. Balfour, of Lucknow. Mrs. Russel Gaunt spent a few days last week with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. David Currie. STORE YOUR FURS Now is the time to place your Fur Coats, etc., in storage, by so doing we will glaze yoiir coat free. Coats repaired and re modelled at reasonable rates. We also specialize in high class garments made to order. • Workmanship guaranteed —• Best of References. Mr. Thos. Morrison of Toronto spent the week-end here with his par ents, Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Morrison. Mr. Ja§. Weir, of London, Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Gaunt and children, of Marnoch, spent Sunday at the home of their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Davidson. Many relatives from here, includ ing Mr. Wendell Taylor and Mr. Reu ben Tiffin and Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Morrison, attended the funeral of the late Mr. Thos. Taylor of E. Wawa- nosh on Sunday. Mr. Garnet Farrier took a position with Hanna & Co. last week, and has been demonstrating the new Ford cars in the Hanna Sales room. He spent Sunday with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. W .R. Farrier, as did also Miss Winnifred Farrier of Toronto, Miss Olive, of Dungannon, and Mr. Carman Farrier of Prosperity. Miss Muriel and Miss Catherine Shaw, of Toronto, spent the week end with their grandmother, Mrs. Jas. MacGregor and other relatives here. Mr. Malcolm Ross and Mr. Harris Purdon of Sarnia, spent the past few days at their respective homes here, Quite a number attended the con- cert in the Hall last Thursday even ing and the dance which followed. The baseball team are putting on a dance this Tuesday night with Mc Cartney’s orchestra of Lucknow sup plying the music, Miss Dorothy Guelph, returned Friday last. The following the funeral of Mr. Taylor on Sunday: Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Tiffin, Mr. and Mrs. Ab. Coultes, Mr. and Mrs. R. Mowbray and Mrs. Eli Jacques. Mr. and Mrs. George Jacsues, of Preston, spent the week-end here with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jac ques. Miss Bertha MacKay of Stratford, and Mr, and Mrs. Gordon MacKay andchil dren, of Wingham, spent Sun day with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Hector MacKay, and Mrs. MacKay and the children arp staying for this week. Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Purdon and Mrs, Cecil Falconer and Angus, spent Sunday at the home of the former’s daughter, Mrs. George Tiffin of Kin loss. The Guild of the Presbyterian Church held their first Monday even ing meeting last week with the pres ident, Mr. Jack Pollock, in charge. After a splendid program, a social half-hour was much enjoyed by all. Miss Florence Purdon, R.N.,.who has been nursing Mrs. George Case- more, of Turnberry, for the past few weeks, returned home this week-end. Mrs. A. Reid has moved back to the village after spending the winter with her daughter in Lucknow. Mr. and Mrs. Donald Finlayson and son, Alan, of Lochalsh, visited on Sunday with MacGregor. Mr. and Mrs. Jack and Agnes, of Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Farrier on Sunday. The, ladies of the W.M.S. of the United Church are holding their Eas ter thank-Offering meeting in the church this Wednesday,- with their Pastor, Rev. Mr. Wright, giving the special address. St. have been invited to Farmers are busy syrup these times. The regular monthly meeting of the Women’s Institute was held on Friday last in the Hall, with the President, Mrs. Robt. Ross, in charge of the meeting. After the opening ex ercises the ladies agreed to hold the May meeting on the first Friday of the month, as the District Annual meeing will be held here on the 13th, and the ladies were making arrange ments for this meeting. The follow ing program was then given: com munity singing, O. Canada; solo, Juanita, by Mrs. Walter Lptt; a hum orous reading by Miss Genevieve Watt, a duet by Misses Anna May and Susie Carrick, The Old Rugger Cross; a'piano solo, by Miss Agnes Gillespie, and Mrs. Robt. Purdon gave a paper on the topic Farm Poul try from Incubator to Market, which was much appreciated by all. The meeting closed by all singing the Na tional Anthem. Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Scott, Ripley, spent Sunday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs., Thos. Hill, of Kinloss. Plan Thank-Offering Meeting The W. M. S. of Knox United Church held their April meeting in the Church on Wednesday afternoon, April Sth. Meeting opened with the Call to Worship by the leader of Group 1, and Psalm 8 was repeated in unison. Hymn no. 12 was sung fol lowed with the Devotional leaflet read by Mrs. R. Chamney. Scripture read ing was taken by Mrs, R. Nicholson and Mrs. J. Wheeler, followed with prayer by Mrs. J. C, Procter. Duet by Mrs. A. Manning and Miss Fred Jordan accompanied by Mrs. C. Wheeler at the piano. Mrs. R, Nich- SPECIALS ------Phone 76------- QUICK DELIVERY his aunt, Mrs. Jas. J. G. Gillespie nad visited at the home SUGAR 10 lbs. for........ With a $1.00 Or ....48c der TOMATOES ............. CORN........................ BUTTER BEANS ... PLUMS...................... MUFFETS................ 2 for 19c 2 for 19c 2 for 19c 2 for 19c 2 for 19c PEAS (No. 2 Tins) 3 tins for.............25c Phone 204, Wingham For Full Particulars. FAMOUS FUR Company Toronto, Ont. CURRIE'S T TRANSPORT WINGHAM — To — TORONTO Phone 211 or 152. “We appreciate your business.” SHOE Repairing We seldom advertise the fact that we do “SHOE REPAIRING” the reason being that we are as a rule “BUSY”, in fact our shoe repairer is busy as we write this ad., but it seem someone has reported that we do not now repair shoes, and in this connection we desire to bring to your atten tion WE DO SHOE REPAIRING and moreover WE ARE CONFIDENT that WE DO MORE OF THIS CLASS OF WORK than any enterprise of a similar mature in these parts, and THE REASONS ARE OBVIOUS, namely: We use Oak Tan Sole Stock, only and al ways for half soles. We give prompt and efficient service. Our prices are never higher, in fact “as a rule” our prices are lower. We invite the reader to “Check up” our claim. Auto Upholstering We also Re-cover Auto Seats and everything that pertains to this class of work as applied to AUTOS* We also replace CELLULOIDS AS USUAL* Our prices “always” reasonable* Willis Shoe Store The Leading Shoe Store of These Parts Phone 129 ’ Wingham a Helens ladies attend. making maple CORN FLAKES.......2 for 15c PORK-BEANS 16 oz. tin ......................... 2 for 15c ICING SUGAR ... 2 lbs. for 15c PEANUT BUTTER, 12 oz. 15c PEANUT BUTTER, 24 oz, 24c PEANUT BUTTER, 2 lbs. 25c Extra Stocking Values Orient Silk Crepes............$1.00 High Twist Chiffons ..........89c Kayser Service .... $1.00 Sunshine Crepe Hose...........59c Super Service Silk to top $1.00 Spring Coats! Spring Dresses! Spring Suits! Foundation Garments Panties - Vests - Bloomers White and Tea Rose, All sizes 79c Buy them Once and you’ll be a regular fan. New Collars — New Belts Spring Gloves Pretty Hankies Spring Dress Good Now is a good time to make a new frock from pretty Silk Prints or the ever popular Silk Crepes, 98c, $1.25, $1.39. - Spring Clothes ..New Top-Coats Stetson and Kensington Hats Spring Gloves That simply scintillate with style. Sure. You’ll like them. The Mater ials, make and value are such an appeal to every woman seeking qual ity at moder ate cost. We invite you to see them to-day Coats - Suits - Dresses for the -Matron, Miss and Jun ior Miss. Velva Suede Lingerie Fine accessories that add much charm and poise to your figure. Choose them from our stock of Nemo-Flex and the Gossard' line of beauty styles. GIRDLES BRASSIERES CORSETS Good Coffee Try Kaffee Hag (Caffiene removed) Less injurious. You’ll like it best. Our Men’s Section Good Work Clothes Heavy Overalls and Smocks Good Work Pants and Socks One-finger Mitts, Heavy Braces Really Good Work Shirts All at prices you can afford. Always a Good Place to Shop KING BROS. PORK AND BEANS (Small Size) Special..................... . 5c PLUM JAM, 32 oz.............23c PEACH JAM, 32 oz........... 26c SPAGHETTI ........... 10c a tin PUMPKIN (Choice) 2 for 23c BLUEBERRIES, No. 2 tin 15c PEARS, No. 2 tin ...... 13c PEACHES, 2>/2 tin _ ____ 25c TOMATO JUICE 2/2 Size Special . ,10c SODAS, 1 lb. pkg__ ______14c OATMEAL, 6 lbs........ ...... 25c BAKING SODA, 1 lb.......... 5c RICE, Fancy, 3 lbs.............. 25c SOAP FLAKES, 3 lbs...... 25c RAISINS, 2 lbs................... 25c CURRANTS, 1 lb................ 15c WASHING SODA, 2 lbs.... 15c SWEET PICKLES 27 'OZ, Special ...25c BELGRAVE Mrs. R. Yule and Berna were Eas ter visitors with friends in Niagara Falls, N.Y. Corrinne McLean of London is spending the holiday week with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. P. D. McLean. Blanche Cunningham is spending the holiday with Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Cunningham. Miss Louise McKenzie of Sturgeon Falls with her parents, R. E. and Mrs. McKenzie. Mr. Tom Brydges has disposed of his farm to Mr. Robt. McKenzie of north of Wingham, and will hold a clearing auction sale a week from Fri day. Mr. and Mrs. W. Smith, of London* with W. J. and Mrs. Cole. Clifford Stewart of Toronto Easter with art. Mrs. Joe a few days and Mrs. Geddes. Miss Lilia Taylor of Wellesley with ’ Mr. and. Mrs. Jas. Taylor. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Pocock and sons Of Watford are spending the Easter holiday with relatives here, Mr, and Mrs. Donald Young of Lambeth with Mr. and Mrs. Jathes Young. Mrs. David .Scott spent Easter week with friends in Detroit and London. Mr. R, Yule motored to London on Saturday for the weck-chd, Mr. and Mrs. John Stewart attend ed the funeral on Thursday of Mrs. Harry Edwards, Goderich, FRUIT SPECIALS CELERY HEARTS........15c HEAD LETTUCE, large ... 10c 2 for ........... 19c HEAD LETTUCE, Small ... 5c CARROTS...8c 2 for.....15c ASPARAGUS, 3 Bunches ... 25c CELERY STOCKS 10,13c, 15c TOMATOES, 1 lb........._......18c NEW CABBAGE 5c..........a lb.................5c SWEET ORANGES, Doz. 23c JUICY ORANGES, Doz. ... 32c CHOICE ORANGES, Doz. 42c FANCY ORANGES, Doz. 49c GRAPEFRUIT, Each 5c BANANAS, 3 Lbs 25c LEMONS, Choice... 3 for 10c Mr. and Mrs. J. L. spent Steyv- spentLittle of Winthrop with her parents, W. J. Institute to Meet April 26th The April meeting of the Belgrave btatieh of the Wottfetfs Institute will be held al the heme of Mrs. Bi. Mc Crae oh Tuesday, April 26th at 2.3CL JUST ARRIVED CHOICE DUTCH SETS Get Your Supply Here. BIGG’S GROCERY Phone 76 Wingham Radio Service TUBES and SUPPLIES John W. Pattison olson gave a paper on the 5th chap ter of the study book, relating to Christianity and Life in Africa. Reports from the different secre taries were read and business carried out in the usual manner. Arrange ments were made for the Easter Thank-Offering meeting which will be heldi Friday evening, April 17th, when Miss Doris Fells, of Wingham, will give an illustrated talk with lan tern slides of the passion play she was privileged to see in Germany. The meeting closed with the benedic tion. The Young People’s Society of the United Church met in the schoolroom of the Church on Wednesday even ing with the Fellowship Committee in charge. Miss Lane presided and Mrs. Carl Proctor officiated at the piano, iss Kathleen Townend read the les son and. Mr. G. Jordan sang a solo. The topic was taken by Mrs. N. Keat ing and. was Devotional in nature. Af ter the topic there was a period of discussion and a brief recreational period. Instead of the regular meet ing ne xtweek the society are putting- on a Dramatic Program in the Hall. The Program will include a Boys’ Farce, a Comedy and a tense Tem perance Drama.’ Misses Agnes Coghlin, Norma Fish er and, Mildred Long and Mr. John Coghlin, all of Atwood, were visitors at the Manse during the week-end. “Lay silently the injuries you re ceive upon the altar of oblivion.”— Hosea Ballou. BORN BRECKENRIDGE — In Wingham General Hospital, on Sunday, April 12th, to Mr. and Mrs. James Breck enridge, a son. ST. HELENS Ed. Miss Miss and I Easter guests of Mrs. John Web ster included: Mr. and Mrs. Smith, Elinore and Yvonne and Zylda Webster, of Toronto; Dorothy Webster, of London Miss Dorine Webster of Carlow. Mr. Cecil Hyde, Mr. and Mrs. Per cy Hyde and family of Kincardine, were week-end visitors, with Mr. Jas. Hyde. Mrs. Jansen has returned from a month’s visit with Kitchener friends. Mr. Robert McQuillin was home from Toronto for the week-end. Teachers and students home for the Easter vacation include Misses W. D. Rutherford, of Kirkland Lake, Irene Woods of WaterloOj Dorothy Me-* Quillin of Sandwich, Jeah Webster of Wingham Junction, Mr. Chas. Mc Quillin of Clandeboye, Dorothy, Lau- rine and Gordon Miller and Norma Weatherhead, of Lucknow High School, and Mr. Neely Todd of Wes tervelt, London. Dr. W, V. Johnston, of Luckriow, Was the guest speaker at the meeting of the Y.P.U. on Sunday evening, when he gave an interesting and edu cational address on the subject “The Marks, of an Educated Man.’* The iedtUfe room of tbe United Church was filled to capacity Mon day evening fof tbe Easter concert presented by the Eunday School Un der the leadership of the superintend ent, Mrs. Ramage. Rev. H. M. Wright presided over the particularly flue program. Recitations were given by Doris Taylor, Don Cameron, Jean Wright, Muriel Wright, Caroline Humphrey, Grace Weatherhead and Dorothy Webb. Numbers by Caro line, Greta and Mary Humphrey, by Jean Wright, Earl McDonald and Al lan Cranston, by 6 boys of the Tux- is Square and 6 junior girls brought an Easter* message. Duets were ren dered. by Fern and Loreen McGuffin and by Vera and Murray Taylor and solos by Mrs. E. W. Rice and, Gor don Miller while Cuyler Ramage con tributed a mouth organ selection. The pageant ‘The Challenge of the Cross’ was a fitting conclusion for the in spiring program. This was presented by seven young ladies, Dorothy Mill er took the part of the Angel, Evan gel, while Mrs. Tom Todd, Laurine Miller, Iona Swan, Isobel Miller, Grace Weatherhead and Vera Taylor were the six disciples. TRUCKING To and from TORONTO Live Stock a specialty. Frank Vanner Phone 367 Wingham 1111 SMOKERS SUNDRIES Complete line of Lighters, Pipes, Pouches, Cigarette Tubes, Billfolds and Key Cases. Omar Haselgrove’s Smoke Shoppe SAVE YOUR EYES NOW! Have them thoroughly examined, and know their true! con dition — and! if glasses are necessary, they may be procured at most reasonable prices. You are SURE of comfort, style and' satisfaction here at all times. “SEE REID R. A. Reid Stratford’s Leading Eyesight Specialist for 18 years. 21 Downie St. Stratford AND SEE RIGHT” NOTE Mr. Reid comes to his Wingham office, in G. Williams Jewelry Store, every Wednesday morn ing from 9 to 12 noon, and to his Brussels office each Wed nesday afternoon from 2 to 5 in Miss Jacklin’s Store. FREEPASTE April 15th to April 25th WALLPAPER VALUES We have Bedroom patterns as low as 7c. 20 other patterns at 8c, 9c and 10c. Our quality papers are unexcelled for choice and value. It is no trouble to show you the values we have. Well known Enamel and Paints always in stock. We stock Window Glass in all sizes. With every cash sale of Wall Paper for any room at 15c a roll or over we give 1 lb. of Canco Paste during the above dates Absolutely Free. 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