The Wingham Advance-Times, 1936-05-14, Page 8PAGE EIGHT
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Thursday, Friday, Saturday, May 14th, 15th, 16th
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“WAY DOWN EAST”
. WINGHAM ADVANCE-TIMES Thursday, May 14th, 1936
Macintosh of Kinloss, who prede
ceased her twenty-six years gao, To
them were born, six daughters,
Gordon Mitchell, of Winnipeg
was unable to attend the funeral;
Thos. Moon of Stevensville;
Wilbur Erb of Culross; Mrs. Alvin
Green, and Mrs, Claire Kene of Owen
Sound; Mrs, Harvey Lind of Hanover
and one son James of Owen Sound,
Afterwards she married Mr. Green of
Teeswater, who is left to mourn her.
She was in her 64th year. Her fun
eral was held to S. Kinloss cemetery
on Tuesday afternoon, This commun
ity extends sympathy to the bereaved
husband and family.
On Friday evening the * Sunday
School of the United Church held the
Pageant in connection with the
Mother's Day program. This pageant
dramatized in short scenes, the many
pictures of the home and church life,
and was very interesting. A short
musical program was also given.
The young people of Chalmer’s
Young People’s Society motored over
to Teesw’ater on Friday evening last,
and were entertained by- the young
people of the Presbyterian Church
there. Lunch was served and a social
half-hour was much enjoyed by all.
Mr. Earl Collins, of Clinton, who
has worked at wood all winter, in Mr.
Thos. Inglis bush ,and who has had
John Gaunt with his sawing outfit,
there for the past few weeks, had his
foot severely cut with the saw last
Saturday morning. They had just
moved the outfit, and he swung
around to pick up a stick, when his
foot came in contact with the revol-
ving whel. He was rushed to Wing
ham Hospital, where it was found that
part of the heel was completely sev
ered from the foot.
A great many cattle have been
changing owners during the past
week, and the cattle are again out on
pasture.
Mr. John Chamney of Donnybrook
Passes
There passed away on Sunday at
the home of his son, Robert, Mr.
John Chamney of Donnybrook, in his
81st year.- He had been ill for a
week with pneumonia. His wife, and
one son, Richard, died four years ago,
and one daughter, Mrs. Haines died
last September. Surviving are, Ro
bert of Donnybrook, and Annie, Mrs.
Jas. Craig of St. Augustine, also two
sisters, Mrs. Sam Trompson, and Miss
Euphemia of E. Wawanosh and one
brother, David. He was buried in
Donnybrook cemetery on Wednesday
afternoon, the pastor, Rev. Mr. Wil
son of Auburn, having charge of the
services. This community extends
sympathy to the bereaved relatives.
Mr. Thos. Robinson and children,
and Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Robinson and
son, spent the week end at Tilson-
burg; at the home of the former’s
daughter, Mrs. Joe Thompson.
Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Nelson, and
Mrs. Smiley of Fargo, N. Dakota, ar
rived here on Monday to wind up the
estate of the latter’s brother, the late
Andrew Ferrie.
Mr. and Mrs. Lester Falconer of
Culross, spent Sunday at the home of
Mr. and. Mrs. Cecil Falconer.
Mr. and Mrs. E. Armstrong; William
Gordon, son of Mr, apd Mrs. , H.
Clark.
A Mother’s choir led the service of
song and sang an anthem and another
number with Mrs. J. S. Procter
ing the solo part. The church
nicely decorated with flowers.
Mr. and Mrs, Cecil Mines
tak-
was
Warm Weather
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If they are giving you trouble,
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JEWELLRY STORE
Every Wednesday morning,
9.00 to 12 noon
and
children of Niagara Falls, N.Y., spent
the week end with relatives here.
Mr, and Mrs. James Wightman and
children of Listowel, were Sunday
visitors here.
Mr, and Mrs. W. Smith of Lon
don, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs.
Wm. J. Cole,
Mrs. Louis Hayes and children,
who have spent the last few weeks
with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. Tv
Brydges has returned to Ellyria, Ohio,
Miss Lane spent the week end at
her home in Ashfield.
“Satisfactory Glasses at
Moderate Cost’’
Orient Crepe Stockings
$1.00 pair, 3 pairs $2.85
Superior grade fine silky
yams closely woven for sheer
appearance and long service-
See the new copper shades.
This season’s best summer col
ors.
Cool Lingerie
Lovely garments made by
Watson and Kayser that assure
entire satisfaction. Band Pant
ies, Bloomers, Step-Ins and sets
of Bandeaux and Pantie. White
and Tea Rose. 39c - 50c - 79c
to $1.75 for sets.
Superior Lisle Vests
Sleeveless and Short Sleeve
Styles. 25c 39c - 50c.
Fine Service Hose 75c
A forty-five gauge real silk
stocking that a great many wo
men buy regularly from us. New
shades just in. Per pair 75c.
New Collars - Gloves
...Now is the time to buy and
wear them. White and Biscuit
shades. 89c - $1.00 - $1.50.
Selling Stylish Coats
All our new models in fine
imported tweeds and plain ma
terials, each coat an individual
garment. Space does not* permit
of further description, but every
coat is on sale at a lowered
price.
Stylish Suits on Sale
To see them is to like them.
Each suit rechiced in cost for
this week-end. Misses’, Juniors’
and Women’s Styles, ................
It’s Housecleaning Time
Buy pretty curtains in the
May season. You’ll einjoy them
now. 69c - 98c - $1.50 and up.
Institute to Mee May 19
The May meeting of the Belgrave
branch of the Women’s Institute will
be held at the home Of' Mrs. N. Keat
ing on Tuesday afternoon, May 19,
at 2.30 sharp.
Roll call, an. exchange of bulbs,
slips and seeds.
Current Events, Mrs. H. Wheeler;
Address, Mrs. O. G. Anderson;
Music, Mrs. Wade; Lunch Committee,
Mrs. C. Procter, Mrs. C. Wade and
Mrs. M. A. Wheeler; Contest, stock
ing darning, prize given, bring needle
and thimble.
Al are invited to attend these meet
ings. (Annual meeting and payment
of fees.)
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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 unidentified fuels.
We have , just received a carload of White Cedar
Shingles — Get our prices.
MacLean Lumber & Coal Co.
Phone 64w.
Among those who have changed
cars this spring are: Wesley Leggatt,
Gibson Gillespie ,and Andrew Wilson.
Mr. and Mrs. Henry McGee and
Gordon spent Sunday at the home of
Mr .and Mrs. Roy McGee of Wing
ham.
Miss Hazel Hybine, who spent the
past week at the home of Mr. Thos.
Henderson, returned to her home in
Listowel on Monday.
Mr. Lome . Webb, Mrs. Brigham
and sons, and Mr. Ivan Wightman
of Blyth visited on Sunday at the
home of her father, Mr. Chas Wight
man.
Little Betty McNeale, daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. Mac McNeale, on Fri
day pulled the tea-pot off the stove
and over herself, severely scalding her
face, neck and shoulder. She was tak
en to the Hospital where she spent
the week-end, and was able to return
home on Monday.
Mr .and Mrs. John Falconer and
Mr. and Mrs. Elgin Welwood and
Richard of Caledon, spent the week
end here, at the home of Mr. and \lrs.
Cecil Falconer. Mr. and Mrs. "John
Falconer are staying for the summer.
The Ladies of the Women’s Insti-
are busy preparing for the Dis-
Annual Meeting which will be
in the Hall here this Wednes-
with representatives of eight
tute
trict
held
day,
Institutes present.
Miss Jean Johnston of Ashfield is
visiting with Mr. W. R. Farrier.
Mrs. Green of Teeswater passed
away on S-unday afternoon following
a stroke, which she took on Friday.
She was formerly Jane Gaunt, only
daughter of the late, Mr. and Mrs.
James Gaunt, and sister of Thos. and
Ed. Gaunt of Kinloss. She was mar
ried twice, first to the late George
Very Special Prices In
Shoe Repairing for
Friday and Saturday Next,
May 15th and 16th
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Note these very attractive prices:
Men’s Half Soles..................................59c per pair
Boys’ Half Soles......... 45c per pair, sizes 1 to 5
Small Boys’ Half Soles 35c per pair, Sizes 11, 12, 13
Women’s Half Soles ... 39c per pair, all sizes 3 to 7
Girls’ Half Soles .. 39c per pair, Sizes 13, 1 and 2
(Girls’ shoes in sizes 13, 1 and 2 are equal in size
to those for Women, hence reason of same price)
Small ^Girk’ Half Soles ............ 32c per pair
Sizes from Size 6 to Size 12
We wish to have it fully understood that
the above are for “nailed half soles” and will apply
only to Friday and Saturday next, May 15th and
16 th. Moreover, the quotations given for for “cash
only.0
Willis Shoe Store
The Leading Shoe Store of These Patts
PHONE 129 WINGHAM
Woman’s Association May
Garden Party
The regular monthly meeting of
the Woman’s Association of the Unit
ed Church was held on Thursday af
ternoon at the home of Mrs. Arthur
McGee. The vice-president, Mrs. aVl-
ward Johnston, presided and openecl
the meeting with reading a Scripture
message from St. John’s Gospel and
prayer in unison. Business discus
sion centred around the possibilities
of a garden party. The greater part
of the afternoon'was spent in quilting.
At the close of the meeting the hos
tess served tea, assisted by Mrs. S.
N. Gallaher.
Churches Observed Mother’s Day
Special Messages were heard from
the pulpits of the two churches in the
village on Sunday morning on the
occasion of Mother’s Day. In the
United Church, Mr. Robt. Shaw, was
the speaker. Four babies were baptis
ed by the pastor, Rev. A. V. Robb.
Miss Alice Thornton was the soloist,
and Miss Helen Thompson contribut
ed a recitation. Rev. J. R. Greig had
charge in the Presbyterian church,
and carried out the order of service
as prepared by the S. S. Board. The
Theme being, “Holy Living” “Our
Tribute to Mother’s” appropriate
music was heard. Misses Margaret
Turvey and Isobel Mustard taking
the duet part in the anthem.
Earl Moore representing the Y.P.S. of
Melville Church, Brussels, supported
the affirmative. “Resolved that Navi
gation has'done more for the develop
ment of civilization than Railroads,”
while Miss Margaret Turvey and John
McTavish upheld the negative.
Miss Calder of Brussels, Mrs. Har
vey Robertson and Mrs. Alice Aitken
of Bluevale acted as judges, giving
the decision in favor of the negative
although the visiting debaters were
give,n the greater number of points
for delivery.
While the judges were making their
decision all joined in a sing-song^ led
by Mr. Greig.
Refreshments were served by the
Bluevale society and a social time en
joyed.
M^r. and Mrs. Charles Filsinger of
Clifford, have moved into the house
recently vacated by Earl Mathers. Mr.
Filsinger intends opening up a shoe
and harness repair shop, this conven
ience will be greatly appreciated by
the people of this locality.
Miss Donna Smith is in Guelph this
week attending the Girls’ Conference |
in connection with Junior Institute
work.
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Dickson, J.
Wesley Beattie and daughters, Ethel
and Florence of Seaforth, spent Sun
day with their cousins, Mr.,.and Mrs.
R. F. Garniss Mac and Olive Scott.
Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Lowry and
baby were Sunday visitors with Listo-
wel friends.
Mr', and Mrs. W. J .Master and
daughters of Park Hill, spent Sunday
with Mr. and Mrs. John Hall.
Mr. and Mrs. Edgar McMichael and
daughter of Toronto, were week end
visitors with Mr. and Mrs. William
McMicheal.
Mrs. Joseph Robb of Stratford is
spending a few days with friends
here.
Mrs. Alex Moffatt, Brussels was a
Sunday visitor in the village.
Presbyterian W. M. S. Meets
The May meeting of the W.M.S. of
Knox Presbyterian Church was held
in the school room Thursday after
noon with the president, Mrs. J. R.
Greig, in charge. John 20, 19-31 was
read, responsively and the Glad Tid
ings prayer was read in unison, A
letter from the Presbyterial secretary
regarding some vacancies among the
Presbyterial officers, was read. Names
were suggested to be fprwarded to
the nominating committee. The al
location for the bale will be com
pleted at the next meeting. Mrs.
Harvey Robertson had charge of the
topic, “Springtime in Japan,” dealing
in particular with the Korean immi
grants in Japan, and their love for
beauty, especially flower-gardens. She
also spoke of the kindergarten work
that is being stressed with wonderful
results by missionaries of the church.
Mrs. Peter S. MacEwen offered
closing prayer.
C. R. Coultes shipped one car of
cattle on’ Monday for export to the
old country and also one load to Tor
onto, and spent Tuesday in Toronto.
Mrs. R. Procter is teaching in No.
5 Morris this week as Miss Helen
Grasby the teacher is suffering from
the measles.
The Young People’s Society of the
United Church met in the schoolroom
of the church on Wednesday night
with the Fellowship Committee in
charge of the meeting. The chair was
taken by Mr. George Michie. The
lesson was read by Mrs. Carl Procter.
Miss K. Townend presided at the
piano and also contributed a piano
solo. The topic of the evening was
taken by Miss W. Lane and was of
a devotional nature on the theme of
“Last Things.” It dealt mainly with
the passing of opportunities that never
come again. An executive meeting
was held after the regular meeting
when the matter of some form of out
door activity for the summer was dis
cussed and provisional arrangements
outlined.
I Messrs. Cameron and Norman Ged
des of Toronto, were week end visit
ors with their parents.
Mr. and Mrs. Percy McCrackin
Listowel visited with the former’s
sister, Mrs. Wm. Grainger.
Mr. Dave Ramsay made a business
trip to Toronto one day recently.
Miss Laura Savage called on her
sister, Mrs. Ben Hayden, Turnberry
Wednesday afternoon.
Mr. Forrest Mackay and Earl Grim
mer took part in the radio program at
Wingham Tuesday last.
Mr. Herb Henning Wroxeter spent
Thursday with his" daughter, Mrs.
Allan McKercher.
Mr. Ronald Vancamp is at present
helping Mrs. Sellars Morris.
Mr. and Mrs’.’Will Wright and Mrs.
Floor Coverings Now
This is the season to brighten
the home, and floor coverings
add so much for comfort and
appearance. Linoleums - Oil
cloths and Congoleum Rugs are
almost indispensable. Small -
Medium - Large Sizes, at prices
you’ll like to pay.
Forsyth Shirts x
Watsons’ Jerseys and Shorts
Penman’s good Sox
Haney Comb Sport Suits
Penman’s - Forsyth Combina
tions New Ties - New Hats
Braces - Garters - Belts
New fresh goods you’ll like.
Young Men’s Suits
Just in, these new swing
backs and Laurel models are
the very latest in style and col
or. Each suit has extra pants
and the cost for four pieces is
unusually low. Come, see and
try then? on. You’ll be much
pleased.
Bluevale Debaters Won
The good attendance at the Y.P.S.
meeting in Knox Presbyterian Church
on Friday evening was significant of
the interest in the debates, sponsored
by the Young People’s Presbyterial of
Maitland Presbytery,
The President, Donald Robertson
presided. The scripture lesson was
read by Rev. J, R, Creig and Rev.
Wm. Moore of Brussels offered gray
er.
The president then introduced the
debaters: Messrs. Harry Ballmer and
Mother’s Day Observed
The special order of service
Mother’s Day was observed in
Knox United Church Sunday School
on Sunday. There was a' splendid
attendance present. The scripture
lesson was read by Geo. Michie and
a recitation was given by Iona Ben
nett. Flowering plants were present
ed to three mothers — Mrs. M, A.
Wheeler, the oldest mother; Mrs. G,
Cook, the mother with the most child
ren at Sunday School and to Mrs. Ho
ward Clark, the mother with the
youngest child.
Mother’s
the United
Rev. J. B.
suitable to
of baptism was also observed, when
the following children were baptized.
William Asil, son^of Mr. and Mrs.
Robt. H. Coultes; John Clifford, son
of Mr. and Mrs. Albeft Coultes; Grant
Melbourne, son of My, and Mrs. Joe
Holmes; Catharine Marie, daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. N. Keating; Donna
May, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J.
Anderson; Lillian Evelyn, daughter of
Day service was held ill
Church, when the pastor,
Townend gave an address
the day. /The sacrament
Edgar visited with friends in Dung
annon on Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. - Cecil Grainger and
boys of Gorrie, visited Mr. and Mrs.
Wm. Grainger.
Mr. and Mrs. Walter Savage and
girls called on Mr. and Mrs. Ezra
Welst, Brussels on Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Wright, Miss
Dorothy and Marie were visitors of
Mr. and Mrs. Miton Parr 8th Grey.
Mr. Donald Lamont was a guest
at Mr. Jack Riley’s.
Mr. and Mrs. Allan McKercher,
Glenn and Ruth, Mr. and Mrs. Alex
McKercher, were Sunday visitors at.
the home of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas
Lovell, Forwich.
Mr. and Mrs. U. J. Todd of Luck
now accompanied by Mrs. McLean,
Johnstone and Helen visited last week
with Mr. and Mrs. Dave Finlay.
Mrs. Wellington Nixon of Luck
now visited on Friday with her cousin,
Mrs. M. Gardner.
Mrs. U. M. Champion, Mrs. Alex.
Havens, Jean and Roy of Lucknow,
visited over the week-end with friends
tyere.
Miss Lena Horne of Lower Wing
ham visited! with Miss Green of 2nd
Culross.
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Champion, Mr.
R. Carter and Cecil Armstrong at
tended the Weiner Roast at the home
of Mr. and Mrs. Norman Lowey in
Lucknow last Friday evening.
Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Lowey and
family of Lucknow have moved from
Lucknow to Wingham and are resid
ing on Centre St. We welcome Mr.
and Mrs. Lowey to their new home.
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