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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1936-07-09, Page 7Thursday, July 9 th, 1936 News and Gorrie Vidette SCHOOL REPORT SALEM WROXETER X BELMORE 2 was EXILED NEGUS IN GENEVA DISTURBANCE old friends in visiting atis Alberta, spent F0RDifl0TEls of Mr special prayer this Edith Sparling. The with prayer by the of of Whigham, and Mrs. in- in- The Dictaphone is a valuable asset in any office. It never takes a man’s; mind off his correspondence by cross­ ing its knees. nalists, charged with creating a dis­ turbance. Ka- en- ELMER D. BELL, B.A. BARRISTER, SOLICITOR, Etc. Brandon and Miss Elva were week- Fourth Line Circle The Fourth Line Circle will hold a quilting on Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. N. T. McLaugh­ lin, »»» Robert Gathers. Balt Game-—Captains-—• Hastie and Miss Marg­ "See this suit. I paid $120 for it and it fits me so well that I don’t ev- en know that I have it on!” “Wouldn’t nudism be cheaper?” The exiled Emperor Halil .Selassie sion from the galleries of Italian four* of Ethiopia, shown in Geneva, where his speech before the assembly of the League of Nations resulted in expttl- ........a.lll,,. ..... ..... BRUSSELS, . - ONTARIO (Thursday and Saturday afternoon# at Gorrie) f |L—,____ Montreal-lororito ROCHESTER-BUFFALO-ER) E ladies race—-1st Evelyn 2nd Myrtte Cathers, 3rd Jardine. men’s race—1st Eldred «I !’Gj/fiREPROOF ’HOTELS LOCATED • I f (if _ ijiliili/ ► easy GORRIE Kicked By Horse George Townse/ida farmer residing four miles south of Gorrie, suffered '.severe injuries when he was kicked in the chest by a horse, while un­ hitching a team, Mr. Townsend was knocked unconscious and found lying over the tongue of the wagon. Med­ ical examination revealed one broken rib and though he is suffering from chest pains, no serious complications are expected. Miss Alberta Ferguson of Lakelet spent a few days last week with her sister, Mrs. Everett Sparling. Miss Jean Sparling left on Mon­ day for Toronto where she is taking u Summer Course, Mr. and Mrs. -W. Heibein and son Nelson, Mr. and Mrs. M. T. Abram and son Vernail of Listowel, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Toner, Toronto, were Sat­ urday guests of Mr. and Mrs, A. E. Toner. Mr. J ,T. Shera accompanied by Mrs, John Fitch of Belmore spent ] Sunday in London. Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Wylie and child­ ren of Leaside spent a few days last week with the former's mother, Mrs. J. Wylie before going on to Bruce Beach where they will spend July. Mr. and Mrs. Bolton and Mrs. D. Cathers were Lisotwel visitors on Saturday. Mr .and Mrs. R. S, Clegg visited with Mr. apd Mrs. Leslie Earl at •Ethel on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs, Brown, son and dau­ ghter Miss Evelyn of Toronto tailed -on' Mrs. R. S. Clegg on Wednesday. Miss Louise White of Cockrane ^spent the week-end with her friend, Miss Evelyn Stephens and called on other Gorrie people. Mr. H. Neill spent the week-end in London. Miss Evelyn Hastie of New Ham­ burg, is spending the holidays at her home south of Gorrie. Miss Campbell and Miss Porter­ field of Clifford visited at the home of Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Wade on Sat­ urday. Mrs. Edith Crosby and daughter, Miss Margaret of Brandon, Man., are visiting Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Graham and other relatives and. friends. Mr ,and Mrs. Norman Wade ac­ companied by Mr. and Mrs, Ju.s.'j Wade of Fordwich, spent Sunday and Monday at Niagara, Falls. Mrs. Creed of Boston, also her sister, Miss Alma Hastie, Kitchener, who have been visiting their father, Mrs. James Hastie, spent a few days in Toronto last week. Miss J. Pearl Stinson spent a day recently with friends in London. Mrs .Johnson of Woodbridge and Miss Jessie Hastie of Toronto spent Wednesday last with Mr .and Mrs. Ken. Hastie. Mrs. K. Hastie and baby Bobbie returned to Toronto with them where the latter is receiving treatment from a children’s specialist. Little Edith Hastie is staying with her aunt ,Mrs. Wilf. Kirig the past week. Mrs. Gordon Johnson of Guelph was the guest of her aunt, Mrs. S. Munro on Fritjay last. Mr. and 'Mrs. Thomas Bradnock spent Thursday and Friday last with friends in Woodstock. Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Clegg of Fontiac, Mich., spent the week-end with the former's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Clegg. Mrs. Armstrong, who has been vis­ iting her sister at Teeswater, return­ ed home on Friday. Three classes of the United church Sunday School, of which the teachers are Mr. Norman Clegg, Mrs. Fydell and Mr. R. H. Stephens enjoyed a picnic at Port Elgin on Friday last. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Wright of Wingham have purchased the prop­ erty of Mr. Matthew Anger, now oc­ cupied by Mr. ahd Mrs. Stewart Fin­ lay, and expect to locate here some­ time in August, Guests of Mr.; and Mrs. Ernest King for the week-end were: Miss Clara King and Mr. Percy Colmer of Toronto} Mr. and Mrs. Ernest King, and chidren, Edward and Marilyn of Detroit. The two former are spend­ ing a week's vacation here, and Ed- Ward is also remaining for a month For The Best Eye Service CONSULT F. F. HOMUTH* • Eyesight Specialist Phone 118. SUN WRITING AND VANCOUVER’S JUBILEE QUEEN 1 ' HI "........... I The last word out of fashion’s bag a nice brown in the California sun, beauty at the right is Margaret Beau- the San Diego exposition, of tricks is sun writing. Just a little wash off the paint and presto, there’s mont, queen of the Vancouver Golden paint, a word here and there, bake to a message that all may read. The Jubilee, photographed while visiting or two. Rev. Hugh Pritchard of Montreal is spending two month’s vacation with his family here.' z Mr. and Mrs. Everard Carson and children, Eleanor, Dichie and Norman spent a few days last week on a motor trip to Fulton, N. Y. where they vis­ ited relatives, returning Sunday by way of Niagara Falls. Miss Kathleen McKenzie of Mitch­ ell is visiting Dr. and Mrs. Ramage this week. Miss Pearl Harding and Nephew, Eddie Harding of Toronto spent the week-end with the former’s parents, here, the latter remaining for a long­ er visit. Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Jefferson and children of Owen Sound spent a day last week at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Foster. ... Mr., and Mrs. George .Foster and I Miss Margaret spent Friday with . friends in Toronto. aret .Waddell. Winners: Miss Wad-I dell 18, Mrs. Hastie 8. ' Men’s Ball Game—Captains—John Cathers and Harry Hastie. Score— Cathers 21 Hastie 15, Following the interesting afternoon of sports and game sthe gathering was called to order and the business meeting was held, also the officers follows: Pres—Charles Cathers Sr., Toronto; Vice Pres.—David Cathers, Gorrie; Sec.—Mrs. John Cathers, Gorrie; Treas.—-Wm. A. Cathers, Wroxeter. Arrangements were laid to have the re-union in 1937 held again in Victoria Park, Gorrie and to be held on the last Saturday in June. Lunch was served and the re-union was over for another year, MISSIONARY SOCIETY HAS FINE MEETING GATHERS FAMILY HELD RE-UNION The third annual re-union of the Cathers family was held in Victoria Park, here on Saturday, June 27 with about 65 sitting down to a well pro­ vided dinner in the Arena, after which games and various sports were enjoyed. The prize list follows. Races Under 5 years—1 Kathleen Cathers Audrey Hastie. Girls 8 yrs. and under—1st Joyce Jardine, 2nd Margaret Moffatt. Boys 8 yrs. and under—1st Doran Thornton, 2nd Calvin Moffatt. Girls 12 yrs. and under—1st Dor­ othy Jardine, 2nd. Eileen Vittie. Boys 12 yrs. and under—1st Alex Vittie, 2nd. Everett Cathers, 3rd. Willie Thornton. Girls 16 yrs and under—1st’ Dor­ othy Jardine, 2nd Margaret Waddell, 3rd Eileen Vittie. Boys 16 yrs and under—1st Eldred Cathets, 2nd Alex Vittie, 3rd Everett Cathers. Young Cathers, Dorothy Young Cathers, 2nd Harry Hastie, 3rd Char­ lie Gathers'. Fat men’s race—1st Mrs. W. Jar­ dine, 2nd Mrs* C. Cathers, 3rd Mrs. H. Hastie. Girls 3 legged race—1st Eileen Vit­ tie, Dorothy Jardine, 2nd Evelyn Cathers, Margaret Waddell, 3rd Myr­ tle Cathers and June Waddell. Boys 3 legged race—-1st Eldred Cathers and Alex Vittie, 2nd Jack , Thornton and Willie Thornton, Shoe race—1st Jack Thornton and June Waddell, 2nd Dorothy Jardine and Eldred Gathers, 3nd Myrtle Cath­ ers and Everett Cathers. Girls kicking the slipper-—1st Myr­ tle Catrers, 2nd Reita Vittie, 3rd Ei­ leen Vittie, Boys kicking the slipper*—1st Cal­ vin Moffatt, 2nd Jack Thornton, 3rd Willie Thornton. Biscuit race—1st June Waddell and Myrtle Gathers, 2nd Loteen Thorn­ ton and Evelyn Hastie. Fie race—1st Evelyn Cathers and Charlie Gathers, 2nd Loreett Thorn­ ton and Jim Waddell, 3rd Mrs; G Cathers and Women’s Mrs. Harry Interesting Talk Given On African Mission ’’ The Associate Helpers were in charge of the July meeting of the Women’s Missionary Society held in the Sunday School of the United Church on Thursday last. Mrs. Hilton Ashton presided over a fine program. After a hymn, Mrs. Leonard Ruttan led in prayer, and Mrs. Richard Car- son took the Scripture lesson. Mrs. H. Ashton gave a talk on an associat­ ed Helpers meeting. Last year’s re­ port of this department was presented by Mrs. Ramage. Miss Jean Heibein favored with a piano solo, and Mrs. Cook read an article on “ All people’s church” in Edmonton. A pleasing variation from, the regular study of Africa was introduced by Mrs. Anson Ruttan in her excellent talk on the infancy of the mission station at Chis- samba in Portugese, West Africa. Two Missionaries for special pray­ er, Rev. and Mrs. Merrill Ferguson are now at Chissamba. Mrs. Ruttan was personally acquainted with the late Dr. Moffatt, who established the station in 1899. She told many Inter­ esting stories told by him when he visited his childhood home some years ago. He .had to win the strange natives by love, friendship, the music of his violin, and the power of his medicine kit, all used -for God’s div­ ine purpose. Dr. Moffatt’s favorite hymn "Anywhere with Jesus” was the appropriate duet then sung by Mrs. Pyke and Mrs. Watson. Mrs. Sanford Zimmerman then read "The Great Physcian now in near”, a story of the peaceful crossing of the bar of a little Indian boy at a western mission school. Mrs. Heinmiller, her­ ald for India, told two interesting stories from the field there, Mrs. Nel­ son Gowdy read a lovely poem "At the end of the Road.” The president, Mrs. R. Ashtort con­ ducted the business session and Mrs. Carson's minutes approved. . Mts. Cooke reported for the bale sertt last month and Mrs. Wylie gave the fin­ ancial report. Mrs. Whitfield, tn her Christian Stewardship period, defined the W. M. S. as Women’s work for women and children. Roll Call was responded to by twenty-one members ahd visit­ ors, by a thought on friendship, The Missionary for month is Miss meeting closed president. MacLeod, at Mrs. Hugh Edgar’s. Miss Gertrude Sangster of Detroit spent the week-end at her home here. Miss Beatrice Howe, Leamington, is spending her vacation with her sis­ ter, Miss Muriel Howe, Mr. and Mrs. Sanderson and dau­ ghter, Eleanor, Toronto, spent a few days with Miss Rit|chie and Mr, Tom Ritchie. CONFIRMATION SERVICE AT ST. , JAMES CHURCH Confirmation Service was held in St. James Church on Sunday evening, when Bishop Seager, of London, was present to conduct the service, assist­ ed by Rev. A. H. O’Neil. The Church was nicely decorated with orchids and other spring flowers. Sixteen candidates were presented for Confirmation. The Bishop chose as his text, Matt. 5: 8. "Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see our God.” and delivered a most in­ spiring address. Miss Evelyn Gamble of Fordwich, soloist of the evening sang, “I heard the voice of Jesus,” of Toronto, called on old friends on; July 1st Miss Eunice Hakney, of Toronto^, spent the day with her mother. Mr. Isaac Stokes suffered a sever© loss the past week when his entire stock of horses except one pony, W&5 wiped out. It is thought the cause was eating western grain that had; been treated for grasshoppers. While trucking hogs to Hamilton Thursday last Mr. James McNeil’s truck left the road near Fergus, Cecil and Jim got off with bruises and cuts, from broken glass, but the truck re­ cently purchased and painted, was al­ most beyond repair, Mr, and Mrs, Thompson and Allan.’ left for their new home at Old Wynd­ ham on Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Herd are spending; this week at their farm at Riversdale., The following is the report of the June Promotion Examinations held at S. S. No. 9, Turnberry. Honors 75%, Pass 60%. Jr. IV to Sr. IV—Irene Taylor 67,. Ward Cameron 55. Sr. Ill to Jr. IV—Harry Montgom­ ery 76, Frances Powell 75 ,Edward. Powell 69. Jr. Ill to Sr. Ill—Mary Powell 69. Sr, II to Jr. Ill—Alice Howes 88, Glenn Wylie 85, John Howes 67, Clarence Henning 62. Primer — Gilberta Howes, June Shiell. Alberta M. Shiell, Teacher. Mrs. John George McKenzie of Teeswater vicinity spent a day or two last week with her sister, Mrs. Allan Fralick. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Gowdy and Mr. and Mrs. Harry Gowdy of the B Line, Howick, called on Mr. and Mrs. John Gowdy last Sunday evening. Mr. Dick Bennett who teaches near Huntsville spent last week at his home here prior to going to the O. A. C. at Guelph. We wish him every success. Dr. W. W. Weir, Mrs. Weir and son Malcolm, and Mrs. Thomas Sschreiber of Toronto spent the week-end with Mrs. Wm. Weir and other friends. Mr. Walker Bush from near Wrox­ eter spent last Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Palmer. The Garden Party held here at the Church on Monday evening of last week was a success in every way. The supper was all that could be desired, r The play "Let Polly Fix It,” pre­ sented by the Belmore young people was well rendered and appreciated by all those present. The proceeds were $80.00. ' The Salem Young People gave their play entitled "Too Many Parents.” at the Bluevale Garden Party last Fri­ day night. Misses Hazel and Minnie Weir who teach in Toronto, are spending their vacation with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. D. L. Weir. Miss Edythe Weir attended a fam­ ily re-union at Mr. Nelson Mitche l’s Molesworth on July 1st. i union at Wingham. July 1st. Many from this community attend­ ed the School Re-Union at Gough’s School, one mile west of Fordwich on July 1st. Mr. and Mrs. A. Munroe, Misses Margaret, Vera and Irene Wright, al­ so Mr. George Fisher, spent July 1st at Kincardine. Mr. and Mrs. E. Leggett also Mr. and Mrs. Vern Denny, Thelma and Clifford, spent the holiday at Kincar­ dine. Mr. and Mrs. T. G. Hemphill, Mr. and Mrs. B. Martin, Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Wearring, Mr. Morrison, Miss Ma­ mie Gibson, also Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Wylie spent the holiday at Grand Bend. Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Henning and baby, of Grand Prairie, Peace River District, arrived on Saturday to visit the former’s, father ,and .mother, Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Henning. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Bowker, Tor­ onto, also Mr. and Mrs. Clinton Sath and daughter, Ethel, Niagara Falls, N.Y., were week-end guests of Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Wylie. Miss Mae Davidson leaves Wednes­ day of this week for Peterboro and Oshawa for a short vacation. Mr. and Mrs. Gav. Muir also Mr. and Mrs. John Smith spent the week­ end with friends at Strathroy. Mr. and Mrs, Ed. Jackman of Tor­ onto were week-end visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Brown. Master Bruce and John Moffatt of London are holidaying at the home of Mr. and Mrs. B. Martin. Mrs. Ross Pope and son Donald, have been visiting friends in Strat­ ford and Hamilton, recently. Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Elliott and son Floyd of Guelph, spent Wednes­ day of last week with Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Hooper. Mrs. Percy Rogers of Detroit visit­ ed friends here during the week-end. Miss McQuirtier of Midland is visit­ ing at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. E. ’ VanVelsor. Mr .and Mrs. Norman daughter Norma, and. Stocks, all of London, end visitors with Mr, and Mrs. Robt. Stocks. Rev. A. M. and Mrs. Grant and children spent Wednesday of last week at their cottage at Grand Bend. Misses Marion and Elsie Gibson of Winnipeg arrived on Saturday to spend the summer vacation with their mother, Mrs. Thos. Gibson. They were accompanied by Miss Alice Gib­ son, R.N., also of Winnipeg. The lat­ ter is a neice of Mrs. Gibson. Dr. Howard Mitchell, of Montreal, palled on Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Allen one day recently. Mrs. Stuart and son, Alex., of Tor­ onto are at present visiting with Mr. and Mrs. D. D. Sanderson. Messrs. Jim Sanderson and Athol Stuart are visiting relatives at Beet- on. Miss Margaret Gibson and Mr. Jno. Barnard, of London, were Sunday vis­ itors with friends here. Mr. and Mrs. G. Davidson also Miss Nellie McLaughlin of Oshawa, are spending a few days with friends in town. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur McLaughlin and daughters, Margaret, Frances and Bernice, Detroit, were week-end vis­ itors of Mr. and Mrs. N. T. McLaugh­ lin. Mr, Andrew Shearer, B.A., Sault J Ste. Marie, is spending the vacation with his mother, Mrs. Thomas Shear­ er. Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Jackman also Mrs. Fleming, Toronto, spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Brown, Mrs. Fleming remaining for a longer visit. Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Hutchison Fordwich, were Saturday guests Mr. and Mrs. N. T, McLaughlin. Mr. Edward Gibson,Delhi, was Women’s Missionary Society The W. M. S. will hold their July meeting in lite schoolroom of United Church on Thursday, July 9th, at 3 p.m. Mrs. Thomas Gibson and Mrs. Munroe will have charge of the meet­ ing and the guest speaker will be Mrs. Wm. Greer, Wingham. All women, who are interested are cordially vited to this meeting of special teres t. Sunday School Picnic The Officers and Teachers of Unit­ ed Church Sunday School are plan­ ning a picnic in the near future. De­ tails of time and place will be an­ nounced later. The poem to Our Minister by therine Currie, was very much joyed. The Rev. Raynor of Lynedock, inducted into McIntosh, Mildmay and Belmore Churches Friday evening. McIntosh church was well filled for the occasion. A bountiful lunch was served by that congregation. Mr. Ed. MjcGrogan and girl friend Choose^B RATESW *1.501 I to i 250 1 SwaiNoUmn MONUMENTS at first cost Having our factory equipped with the most modern machinery for the exe­ cution of high-class work, we ask you to see the largest display of monu­ ments of any retail factory in Ontario. All finished by sand blast machines. We import all our granites from the Old Country quarries direct, in the rough. You can save all local deal­ ers’, agents’ and middleman profits by seeing us. E. J. Skelton & Son at West End Bridge—WALKERTON a week-end guest of his mother, Mrs. Thomas Gibson. Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Rae, Three Hills, Alberta, arrived by motor On Sunday to visit the former's mother, Mrs, Rae, Sr., and other friends in the community. Masters Jalck and Barrie Rann of London are visiting with their grand­ parents, Mr, and Mrs, R, j. Rami. It is with deep regret that the peo­ ple of this community learned of the death of Mr. Geo, Paulin on Monday evening after an illness of a few weeks, Mr. and Mrs. D. W. Rae, Mr. and Mrs. Russel Rae, Miss Winttifred Rae, Mr, Jim Rae of Brantford and Mr, and Mrs. Wm, Rae and children' of Waterloo, attended the Robertson re* Ministers and Choirs Exchange Sunday evening service in United Church was of special interest when Rev. J, Button and choir of Fordwich took charge of the service. Mr. But­ ton spoke on the words "Behold My Hands”, Mr. Harry Sansom sang Tennyson’s "Crossing the Bar”, while Mr. Austin Stinson sang “The Gar­ den of Prayer.” Rev. A. M. Grant with his choir under the leadership of Mrs. George Allen, took charge of the service in Fordwich United Church. Mr. and Mrs. Stuart Sanderson and daughter, Catharine, of London, spent the holiday with friends here. Mrs. Black, of Owen Sound, is a welcome visitor with and around town. Miss Elaine Small, spent last week with Earl Sproule, Mr. Reg. Robinson Collingwood. Mr. Vern MacLeod, last week with his mother, JMCrs. Wm.