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Home My WebLink AboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1936-05-07, Page 8PAGE EIGHT WINGHAM ADVANCE-TIMES Thursday, May 7th, 1936 Shpw Starts at 8 p.m. CURRIE'S Thursday, Friday, Saturday on on ancl TRANSPORT “ < r A ■TEMPLEjl IIITTLEST * REBEL 1 a FOX picture with JOHN BOLES • JACK HOLT / ■ KAREN MORLEY BILL ROBINSON/ Auotiat* producer B. G. De Sylva from th* play by Edward -----Also------- Silly Symphony in Technicolor “THE WATER BABIES” And FOX NEWS NEXT WEEK WINGHAM -To- TORONTO Phone 211 or 152. “We appreciate your business.” STORE YOUR FURS Now is the time to place your Fur Coats, etc., in storage, by so doing we will glaze your 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. Miss Phil- Bert Mr. “STORM OVER THE ANDES” WHITECHURCH Mr. Thos. Wilson of Seaforth Nor mal School spent the week end here ■with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Wilson. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Clarke of Am- SMOKERS Here is a Treat St. James Pipe and Cigarette To baccos Are Here. Try a Package — 15c Omar Haselgrove’s Smoke Shoppe herstburg and Mr. and Mrs. Fred Gra ham of Conn, were week end visitors at the home of Mrs. Clarke’s father, Mr. Robt. Carrick. Mrs. Andrew Forsythe of Kitch ener, spent the week end here with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Mor rison. Mrs. Jas. Barbour has been ill for the past week at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Ben McClenaghan. Mr. and Mrs. Robt. McClenaghan, and Clarence, arfd Miss Lorna Mc Clenaghan also Mrs. Casemore and Mr. Harry McClenaghan and child ren of Belgrave, and Mr. Bill Flab kirk of Lucknow were visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Laid law on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Ezra Welwood, Mr. Cecil Falconer and kfr. and Mrs. John Falconer of Wingham, were visitors in Coal Prices Are Down Let us fill those Bins of yours NOW with that famous D. L. & W. Scranton “Blue” Coal “The color guarantees the quality” Don’t take chances wth unidenitified fuels. We have just received a carload of White Cedar Shingles — Get our prices. MacLean Lumber & Coal Co. Phone 64w. Special Discount For Dollar Days Only In addition to SPECIAL LINES throughout the store, we are giving A Straight Discount of 10% On All Footwear of All Descriptions This Discount includes New Spring Goods, which have just been placed in stock _ For Instance — New Shoes, the reg. $5.00 lines will be............$4.50 $4.00 Shoes will be......................................*.. $3.60 $3.00 Shoes will be...........................................$2.70 $2.00 Shoes for ..... .............. ...........’*.•.<». .$L8Q Oar Goads are all Marked in Plain Figures and the Values are Outstanding Stratford on Thursday last. Mrs. R. Pollock, who went through an operation for goitre last week in Guelph hospital, was returning with her husband to her home here Sunday. We congratulate her making such a rapid recovery. Mr. and Mrs, Dan Mackay children of Guelph, spent the week end at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Hector Mackay. Miss Jessie Finlayson of E. Wa- wanosh, spent the week end at the home of Mrs. John Gaunt, and Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Lever of Wingham, al so visited there on Sunday. Mr, Ralph Cameron of Ashfield, spent Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Purdon. Mr. Russel Gaunt spent the week end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. David Currie. Mr. and Mrs. Carey and family of Paisley, were visiting at the home of their daughter Mrs. A. Coultes on Sunday. Mr, and Mrs. Roy Patten of Lucan spent Sunday,' with her mother, Mrs. Fox and Miss Lettie Fox, who had been visiting with them for the past two weeks, returned home . Mrs. Norrish of Walkerton, spent the week end here with her brother, Mr. Wm. Barbour. Mrs. Carl Lott and Buddy of Wing ham, visited at the home of Janet Craig on Sunday. Mrs. Emerson, Mrs. Durnin lips and Mrs. Jansen, and Mr. Cullimore and Mr. Garnet and Carman Farrier, were in Stratford on Saturday. Mrs. Emerson visited with her sister, Mrs. Peppier of Tavistock and Mr, Bert Cullimore was compet ing at the Music festival in the young men’s tenor solo class and, secured the third prize and the bronze medal with 77 marks. We congratulate him. Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Gaunt visited on Sunday at the home of their son, Mr. John Gaunt. The Young people of the United Church had the pleasure of viewing the slides on the Peace River dist rict. Rev. Mr. Wright read the very interesting accompanying descrip tions. The four telephone lines of this dis trict were cut off from central last Wednesday and Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. Perrie Pennington and three children of Turnberry, spent Sunday at the home of her bro ther, Mr. Wendell Taylor. The annual meeting of the Women’s Institute was held on Friday last in the hall with a good attendance. The meeting being in charge of the pre sident, Mrs. Robt. Ross. After the opening exercises, the roll call was answered by the paying of fees. The financial statement showed that the piano was almost paid for, and. the minutes of the last annual meeting were read. The ladies were making arrangements for the annual .meeting of the eight Senior and Junior In stitutes of South Bruce, which will be held here on Wednesday, May 13, the meeting to commence at 9.30 a.m. The ladies are giving tjhe dinner in the basement of the Presbyterian church. Each Institute sends $2. to provide for this dinner. Miss Grace Richardson then sang, “Silver Threads Among the Gold,” and Mrs. Russel Gaunt then read a paper, prepared by Mrs. M. K. Webb of St. Helens on Touching up Old Furniture which was very interesting.’ Mrs. Emerson was then appointed to take the chair for the election of officers for the ensuing year, and Mrs. Lotti-acted as secretary, and the the following officers were appoint- er: Honorary President, Mrs. Robt. Ross. President, Mrs. Wesley Leggatt. 1st Vice-President, Mrs. Lott; 2nd vice, Mrs. V. Emerson. Sec.-Treas., Miss Grace Richard son. Directors ,Mrs. Cecil Falconer, Mrs. W. R.vFarrier, Mrs. Chas. Martin, Mrs. Thos. Moore, Mrs. Ab. McQuil lan, Mrs. Thos. Gaunt. Press Reporters, Mrs. Victor Emer son, Mrs. J. D. Beecroft. Pianists, Miss May Wightman, Mrs. Farrier, Miss Merle Wilson. Flower and Fruit Committee, Mrs. Leggatt, Mrs. J. G. Gillespie. District Directors, Mrs. Robt. Ross. Mrs. Emerson, Mrs. Ab. Phone 204, Wingham For Full Particulars. FAMOUS FUR Company Toronto, Ont. attending the spring meeting of the Huron Presbyterial. Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Lott and Miss Ann May McCloy and Mr. Irvin Scott of Ripley, were Sunday visitors at the Lott. home of Mr. and'Mrs. Walter BLUEVALE Change of Date regular meeting of the Wo-The men’s Institute will be held Wednes day afternoon, May 13th (instead of Thursday) at the home of Mrs. John Sparks. Motto: What ever you do, do with your might, for things done by halves are never done right.—Olive Scott. Roll Call: An idea to improve our regular meetings. Discussion of co-operative pro gram in Home Economics for 1936- 37 and short courses available in the branch. Report of Girls’ Conference at Guelph by the delegate, Miss Donna Smith, Miss Dorothy Greenway will give an account of the training course, which was held recently at,Wingham. Arrangements will be made for at tending the district annual at Fprd- wich. Final Meeting of United Church Y.P.S. The Y, P. S. of the United Church, held the final meeting for the season on Friday evening, The president, Miss Marie Wettlaufer presided and offered the opening prayer. The scripture lesson was read by Miss Agnes Haddow. The topic “Counting the Cost" was made very impressive by W. J. John ston, pointing out that Jesus expects Loyalty service, Faith, Sincerity, Con fidence, Truth, Love, Obedience and Sacrifice from his followers. After singing a hymn, Mr, John ston closed the meeting with prayer. Debate Friday Evening The Y.P.S. of Knox Presbyterian Church, are having a meeting of spe-’ cial interest in the school room on Friday evening. The question, “Resolved that Navi gation has done more for the develop ment of civilization than Railways,” will be debated. Representatives from the Y.P.S. of Melville Church, Brus sels will support the affirmative and Miss Margaret Turvey and Jack Mc- Tavish of Bluevale Y.P.S. will speak in favor of Railways. A social hour will be enjoyed at the close of the meeting. Mr. William Thornton is visiting with friends at Ingersol. Mr. and Mrs. R. F. Garniss, Miss Olive Scott and Mac Scott spent Sun dap at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Neil McEachern, Mount Forest. Friends of Mr. Thomas Stewart will be pleased to know that he has re turned home from the Wingham General Hospital, where he was a pa tient for some days. Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Hamilton of Centralia, were week end visitors with his mother, Mrs. Fred Churchill, and Mr. Churchill, also with other friends here. Miss Rosetta week ton. Dennis spent the end with Miss Loreen Hamil- BELGRAVE and, Mrs. Donald Young of FOR MOTHER A Box of Rankin’s Hand Rolled Chocolates Always Fresh QUEEN’S COFFEE ' SHOP Red Front GROCERY CUT-RATE-PRICES The Grocery where you can buy Grocery Supplies for Less Money- SUGAR SPECIAL 10 Lbs. SUGAR 47c With ,a $1.00 Grocery Order (Sugar not included) King’s For $ Day Bargains THESE ITEMS NOT OTHERWISE ADVERTISED LADIES’ DRESSES Fine Crepes and Sheers, New Styles - quality made. Grouped from regular stock for a big selling on Dollar Days. Fifty Dresses regularly priced to $12.00, Your Choice - $8.98. WOMEN’S SILK STOCKINGS - 72c Extra quality 45 gauge fine service’ weight. Dollar Days Only. FABRIC GLOVES 69c , Navy Blue and good sand shades, Sizes in stock of 'usual 95c values. 1 CLEARING CHILDREN’S Coats - Factory Prices. Sizes 4 to 14 years. Group at $2.98 and $3.49. And other less 20%. MEN’S NEW NECK TIES 55c or 2 for $1.00 They’re big value. MEN’S CAMBRIDGE SOX 49c Extra fine Cashmere Yams — Heels and Toes are Durene reinforced. Buy them Dollar Days 49c. MEN’S WORK HANKIES Red - Blue - Khaki, 3 for 29c. Boys’ Khaki Shorts 49c AVON KNITTED SUITS Reduced for Dollar Days Only • $29.50 Frostolaines for $24.50 $25.00 Boulaines for ..... $20.00 $19.50 Fine Wool|Silks ... $16.95 Never before such low prices on these high grade Suits. REAL SILK DRESS CREPES - 89c Buy them Dollar Days for your new frock. Dollar Days Only 89c. WATSON’S LINGERIE - 50c A regular 59c long service grade. Dollar Days 2 for $1.00. FRILLED CURTAINS - 69c New patterns - fine quality - Just in - Big Value, pair 69c. MEN’S BARGAIN SHIRTS $1.49 Collar attached and separate collar styles. All Fast Colors. BOYS’ COTTON GOLF HOSE - 29c And 39c Penman’s Goods - Splendid Values. MEN’S NAVY WORK SHIRTS - 89c Sturdily made - roomy cut - for long service. Little Boys’ Long Pants $1.19 Larger Boys’ Long Pants $1.98 CHOICE GROCERIES Quality Salmon, 2 for ....... 23c Extra Large Peanut Butter 25c Lux, 2 for........................... 25c (1 large - 1 regular) Choice Honey .. ................. 40c 65c Black Tea.......*...............49c Seedless Raisins, 2 for ....... 25c Good Brooms.............. 29c Score of other good value note advertised.,— Come and see them on Dollar Days. KING BROS. Ydu’ll enjoy shopping here Dollar Days Willis Shoe Store The Leading Shoe Store of These Parts PHONE 129 WINGHAM Auditors, Coultes. Program Gaunt, Mrs. rier, Mrs. Purdon. Caretaken. Floor Managers, and Ab. Coultes, All the meetings are to be held in the hall for this year, and the Ath letic or Sports committee are allowed to hold their meetings in the hall. The ladies then had a short contest guessing the numbers of kernels on a small cob of corn. Mrs, Lance Grain guessed the nearest number 247 and received the prize, donated by Mrs. R. J. Boss. The meeting was closed by singing the National Anthem. Mrs. Charles Gillespie, Mrs. Gibson Gillespie and Agnes and Mrs, Joe Tiffin were in Clinton last Tuesday Committee, Mrs. Russel Henry Godkin, Mrs. Far- McQuillan, Mrs. A. E. Mrs. Bert Reed, Robt. Mombray Best Ginger Snaps for ... 9c lb. Kippered Herring in Tomato Sauce ................................. 11c Canned Peas, No. 2 tin for ... 8c Vanilla, reg. 25c, for......... 14c Pork and Beans, tall tin, 9c tin Pork and Beans, small tin...5c Rose Baking Powder ... 1 lb. 14c Pastry Flour 24 lb. bag ...... 55c Supreme Flour, 98 lb. bag $2.50 Corned Beef, Special...12c tin Mellowrich Coffee 29c for 21c lb Soda Biscuits, l jb. pkg. Brooms, 4-string, for1 .... Dutch Set Onions for .... 10c Toilet Paper for ...... Cheddar Cheese, Special r* „ 15c, Special, 2 pkgs, for --------------- -- r__g. ....12c Coleman s Pure Lard, 2 lbs. 25c ....25c . 5c lb. 6c, roll _____________ A ... 19c Pkg, Cheese, lb. pkg,, teg. 15c, Special, 2 pkgs, for... 25c Sliced Breakfast BacOfi (Cole- mail’s) ’/z lb, pkg. for ...... 14cmail’s) Vi lb, pkg. for .. Cottage Rolls, Back Bacons, Cooked Meats, Bologna, Wein ers, Sausage, Etc, Priced Right. Free!0 Free! ON WINGHAM’S TRIPLE $ DAYS Thursday—A Cake of Jergens Soap. Friday and Saturday — A beautiful “Rose” with every 25c purchase. McKibbons Drug Store The ad- visit- Mr. Lambeth spent the week end with Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Young. . Held Thankoffering Meeting The Happy Heart Mission Band of Knox United Church, held their Thankoffering meeting on Friday evening in the basement of the church. Rev. J. B. Towend acted as chairman and introduced a program of choruses, dialogues and recitations ■ and music, which was given by the I members of the Mission Band. At the conclusion of the program, lunch , was served and a social time enjoyed. | C. R. Coultes spent the week end in Toronto. Next Sunday the services in Knox United Church will be in keeping with Mother’s Day, in both Sunday School and Church. All mothers and child ren are especially invited to Sunday School. A mother’s choir will be | leading in the service of song, sacrament of baptism will be ministered also at this service. Mrs. Grisdale of Toronto, is ing her sister, Mrs. C. B. Wilkinson. Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Brandon spent the week end with friends in Dray- j ton and Fergus. j The Young People’s Society of the United Church met in the school- ‘ room of the church on Wednesday ' night last week with Mr. Harold Vin cent in the chair. The lesson was read by Jim Coultes and the prayer taken by Mr. Carl Proctor. The topic of the evening, which was of a devo tional nature was taken' by Mr. Jas. Michie in an able manner. A brief recreational period concluded the ‘ program. . | A freak in the way of a robin is to be seen locally. It has a wide ring of white round its neck and some white on its wings. ,■ Brick Y. P. S. 1 The Young People’s Society of Brick Church met oh Tuesday night of last week with the citizenship committee in charge. The Vice-Presi-! dent was in the chair, Devotions were taken by Mr. L. Taylor arid the min ister, The topic of the evening was a talk on “The Light of the World" i the famous masterpiece of the great painter Holman Hunt, and was given j by Mrs. Wightman, who illustrated I her address with references to a copy I of the picture. There was some dis- { cussion of the subject matter of the, address afterward and comment made about the similarity of the principles cf a good picture and of good drama- I tic art, A period of recreation brought ■ the meeting to a close, During the business session it was decided to sus pend all ordinary meetings until af ter the presentation of the Society’s , play on May 25th, so as to allow for the fullest possible amount of prac tice, A small committee was appoint ed to prepare for outdoor recreation al activities during the summer, Watch The Fords Go By CT 0 I P] i h B EXPERT “V-8” MECHANIC SERVICE Our new mechanic will greet yoU this week. Most Up-to- date service bn all makes of cars for this whole northern territory; We invite you to visit our new Repair Shop and get prices. Steam- heated Garage and Repair Shop, FORD AGENT ALL NEW MODELS ON DISPLAY Standard Coupe, Standard Tudor and Fordors and all De Luxe Models; Trucks, Light Deliveries, Pahel Deliveries and Tractors. 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