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PAGE EIGHT WI'NGHAM ADVANCE-TIMES Thursday, October 1st, 1936
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Show Starts at 8 p.m.
Thursday, Friday, Saturday, October 1st, 2nd, 3rd
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Teeswater Fair
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Caledon at the home of their
Mrs, Elgin Welwood.
Gibson Gillespie attended the
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Lyrics and music by
week wrecking the house formerly
occupied by Mrs. Wm. James, in East
Wawanosh. This house was built oyer
seventy years ago by John Callan,
who went across the fields and tau
ght the old school on the Division
Line. He was an uncle of Jim Craig
of Donnybrook. Frank O’Neil
Billie Ruddy and their families
occupied this home before the
Mr. James and his family.
Mr. and Mrs. James Falconer
children, and Mr. and Mrs. Cecil
coner
end at
sister,
Mrs,
sectional meeting of the executives of
the W.M.S. Presbyterlal at Blyth on
Tuesday and also the one held at
Londesboro on Wednesday, giving
her paper on Temperance, and this
Tuesday, Mrs. Gillespie, Mrs. Farrier,
Miss Muriel Watt, and Mrs. Walter
■Lott will attend the sectional meeting
at Bluevale.
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hendersoh
and babe of Dungannon, and Mr. and
Mrs. Jas. Henderson, of Wingham,
and Miss Hazel Flybine of Listowel
visited on Sunday at the home of Mr.
Thos. Henderson.
The Institute ladies’ were busy on
Monday quilting the comforter that
they are selling tickets on.
Oct. 6 th and 7 th
Ontario’s Largest Two-
Day Fair.
Seating Accomodation, for 3000
People.
NEW HORSE RING IN
FRONT OF GRANDSTAND
TRIALS OF SPEED
2.18 Trot or Pace $150.00 Purse
2.26 Trot or Pace $150.00 Purse
Larger Prizes for Horses.
Special Attractions that
are Different
Roman Chariot Race
Admission to Fair,. Adults 25c,
Childron 15c, Pre-school age
children free.
R. J. IRELAND, pres.
ALEX. B. McKAGUE, Sec.
the Irish Tramp, Archie Messer. Be
tween acts Miss Vera McCracken
favored with a solo, and Miss Dor
othy Wright supplied piano selections
during ihe programme.
BELGRAVE
Two Hours of Fun and Frolic
Two Shows Each Night — 8 p.m. and 10 p.m.
Admission: Adults 35c, Children 20c
Come Early and Avoid the Rush.
NEXT WEEK
The Misses McCurdy of Wingham
were visitors with friends in the vill
age over the week-end. „
Terrol Higgins and M'yrt|e Yuill
of- Stratford Normal Schoql spent the
week-end at their homes here.
C. R. Coultes and R. J. Scott were
in Toronto on Monday.,
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Hopper of
Wingham and Mrs. Wilkinson and
son, Tom, of Escanaba, Mich., were
Sunday visitors with relatives here.
Miss Jessie Pearson of Ethel is
spending this week with Laura Hop
per.
Returned From West
Mr, Alex Mowbray and the number
of young men who motored to the
Canadian West for the harvest, ar
rived home this week. They report
the sample of grain good. The thresh
ing season was short owing to the
straw being short.
Rally Day Service
Rally Day.Service was observed in
Come to The
“Red Salute”
WHITECHURCHpr-fc.
Miss Edith Cl^rkel\ret.urned
sionary from Africa,
at her home/n Teeswater, will
an address in the United Church here
on Friday, October\hth/and will show
lantern slides of her work there.
ho has
mis-
been
give
The BIGGEST VALUE
OF THE YEAR
CONCERT
— By —
Thiele’s Famous
Waterloo Band
LISTOWEL ARENA
Friday, October 2nd, ’36
8.15 p.m.
Admission only 25c and 15c.
6
JITNEY DANCE
AFTER CONCERT
Music by
Otto Henderson and
His Orchestra
Free Admission to Arena for
Dance. - Entire proceeds for
Child Welfare Work. - Mot
orists drive to Arena, free park
ing space.
A surprise-party was held -at the
home of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Lott
on Friday evening last, the occassion
being rheir thirty-fifth anniversary of
their wedding. All report a good time.
Mrs. Clarence Russel of Wabasene,
spent last week with her mother, Mrs.
MacGregor and other relatives here
and, returned home on Sunday with
her husband and two sons, Billie and
Russel, who motored here for her.
Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Robinson left
on Monday for a two weeks visit at
the home of their son, Dr. and Mrs.
Wilfred Robinson of Dryden, in
Northern Ontario. Mrs. John Kilpat
rick and children of Lucknow is visit
ing at her home, during their absence.
Miss Winnifred Farrier of Toronto
spent the week-end at the home of
her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Far
rier.
A great many from here attended
the funeral of the late Mrs. * George
Casemore of Turnberry on Saturday.
Mr. Norman Welwood spent a few
days last week with relatives in Kin
cardine.
Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Falconer, and
Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Beecroft and Flor
ence and Ernest attended Seaforth
Fair on Friday last and visited with
Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Kirk there.
Mr .and Mrs. W. Graham and his
son, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Graham of
Petrolia visited for a few days last
week with Mr. and Mrs. John McGee
and other relatives in E. Wawanosh.
Mr. Ernest Robinson was busy last
Held Harvest Home Service
The Harvest Home Services of the
Anglican Church, Belgrave were held
on Sunday morning and evening. The
church was beautifully decorated with
fruit and vegetables and flowers. At
the morning service, Rev. Maloney
rector of the church took the service.
Mrs. N, Geddes and Mrs. C. H. Wade
sang a duet which was much apprec
iated.‘’’An anthem was sung by the
choir at the morning service. Rev.
Calder’of Goderich was present for
the evening service ,and gave a splen
did serman. An anthem was sung by
the choir and a quartette with Nora
VanCamp, Mrs. N.- Montgomery," Jim
McCrae and Mel. Bradburn taking
part sang a pleasing number. The
heavy rain in the forenoon helped
to keep the number attending lower
than it would have been otherwise,
but
the
there was a good attendance at
evening service.
QUEEN’S
COFFEE SHOP
Dinners
for
Lunches
Sodas
Ice Cream
H. L. Sherbondy
Knox Presbyterian Church on Sun
day morning. The pastor gave a very
fine address on the Theme, “The
Race that is set before us” taking for
his text; “I press toward the mark”.
Phil. 3; 14.
Communion service will
next Sunday, October 4th.
be held
disposed
2nd con-
Walter S. Davidson has
of his 100 acre farm on the
cession, Morris to Frank Shaw of the
same line, giving possession next
spring. Mr. Davidson has not decided
where he will locate. .
Mrs, R. F. Garniks, Miss Florence
Flower and Miss GHivel Scott were n
Seaforth last wcekl Mjas Scott acted
as judge of Domestic Needle Craft,
Ladies’ Work and Art at the Fair,
Rev. . R. Greig and Mrs. E, J. Sut
ton visited with friends in London.
Mr. Thomas ’ Stewart spent last
week with his son, W. FI. Stewart at
Grand Valley.
Miss Barbara Tliynne ha$T returned
from a visit with relatives at Grand
Valley.
YP.S. Resume Meetings
• The Y.P.S. of Knox Presbyteriant
Church held the opening meeting for
the fall and winter season in the
school room on Monday evening. The
meeting was in charge of the social
committee and took the form of a
weincr roast' and social. The society
intend to hold the first rcgula? meet
ing next week when Miss Alba Mow
bray, the delegate to the Young Peo
ples’ summer school at Kintail, will
give her report. Following a period
of games, refreshments were enjoy
ed.
On Thursday morning, October 1st,
Bluevale C. N. R. Station will be re
opened as an express agency. Mr.
Melville Mathers having been appoint
ed agent.
TURNBERRY
on the
week,
present
Mr.
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KING’S
Men’s Wear
Fine Worsted Four-Piece Suits
in Blue Stripes and. Brown.
SPECIAL
$19.95
New Fall Hats*................ $1.95 to $6.00
LADIES’ WEAR
A Complete Range of
DRESSES
WOOL SKIRTS
Twin Sweater Sets
COATS
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Cardigans
ACCESSORIES
HATS - SCARFS - STOCKINGS
GLOVES - HANDKERCIEFS
HOUSE FURNISHINGS
SPECIAL THIS WEEK
20% Off Seamless Axminster Rugs.
20% Off Odd Patterns in Congoleum Rugs.
6x9 and 9 x 12.
50 Pairs of Frilled Curtains at................
Net Curtains............98c a pair
Homespun Tapestry, 46 inches wide . .. 59c a* yard
69c
BE SURE TO SEE OUR DISPLAY AT THE
FALL FAIR.
FALL FAIR DATES
NOW!
Instal
That New
Attend to it NOW bfefore it becomes necessary to
keep the fires going, and have it ready for the win
ter’s use. Phone 58 for prompt service.
Phone 58
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Opening'Y.P.S. Meeting
The Young People’s Society of
Brick United Church held its first
meeting of the season on Friday night
of last week. It took the form of an
outdoor rally and was attended by
about 40 members and friends. The
earlier part of the evening was spent
in vigorous games in an open space
surrounded by trees; the latter part
of the evening was spent around the
camp fire by the river side. As the
fire burnt down tlie time was spent
in singing and then came the feast
of roasted weiners and buns and the
fun attendant upon such an occasion.
After the lunch announcements were
made concerning the winter’s plans by
Mr. Jas .McGee, the President. The
gathering closed with a brief devo
tional service conducted by the Min
ister. The first of the indoor meet
ings is to be held this week.
Mr, Fred Horne who has spent the
late summer and early fall at Sud
bury and Detroit, returned home on
Saturday.
We extend congratulations to
and Mrs. Geo. Giousher
rival of a baby girl last
Mr. Geo. Baird is at
gaged near Brussels.
Those who attended the Harvest
Home Services in the Wingham Sal
vation Army Hall pt the morning
and evening; services heard very im
pressive services. The hall was well
lecorated in rich\harvest effect.
The Turnberry ball fans who at7
ended the Wingham and Sunderlarld
game last Saturday, all say that it
was a cracker, a real snappy* game.
Wingham team are playing great ball,
Wingham won in the tenth inning
with a score of 2-1.
Mr. Jas. Owens returned home last
week from a few months trip in Sask.,
Alberta.
Following are the dates set for fall
fairs and exhibitions in Western On
tario for 1936:
Brussels ....................... Oct. i, 2
Wingham..............— Sept.^30, Oct. 1
Owen Sound _____________ Oct. 5-7
Teeswater............. Oct. 6, 7
Palmerston .......... Oct. 7, 8
Jealous Boy Friend—do you know
that fellow who just smiled to you?
Girl—Yes, he’s a business colleague
of mine. He signs the letters I type.
‘Well, and how’s your daughter
getting on in Hollywood?”
“Oh, fine. Got a permanent job
now, you know. She’s bridesmaid to
a film star.
YOUR
BLUEVALE
Institute To Meet October 8th
The regular meeting of the Wom
an’s Institute will be held on Thurs
day, October Sth, at 2.30 at the home
of Mrs. Harry Elliott.
Roll Call—Small courtesies worth
observing.
Motto—He that is good at making
excuses is seldom good at anything
else.
Current Events—Mrs. Alice Aitkin.
Paper — “Diseases of Poultry,” by
Mrs. Roy Turvey.
Demonstration.—Dressing a chicken
for market .*
Play Well Received
The Forrester’s Hall was well fil
led on Friday evening for the pres
entation of the play “Nora Wake
Up” by members of the East Bound
ary Group of the Presbyterian church.
. Rev. J. R. Grieg announced the
play and the caste.
The play throughout -contained a
great deal of Irish wit and humour
and was well received. All the players
performed their parts welt Special
mention should, be madp of the old
fashioned mother, Mrs. Alex Mc
Cracken; the kind hearted Dutch
Neighbor, Mrs, W, H. McKiriftey and
Milk For Energy
Children play hard and use up
a tremendous lot of energy. To
keep them fit give them plenty
of MILK to drink, or our de
licious VI-CO.
Our Pasteurized Products are
Health Products — Be sure you
use them.
Foxton’s
Dairy
Phone 9w.
High Class
Watch And
Clock Repairing
at very moderate prices.
Geo. Williams
JEWELLER
Official C.N.fe. Watch Inspector
WROXETER
Mr. and Mrs. George Allen spent
few days last week in Teeswater.
Mr. and Mrs. A. Bowles and fam-
|y, of Bala, spent the week-end with
Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Montgomery,
south of Wroxeter.
Mr. and Mrs. Wesley A. Finlay and
Miss Joyce, of. Toronto, spent the
week-end with Mr. and Mrs. Chas
W. Kitchen and Miss R. Kitchen, re
turning home Sunday evening.
Mr. Fred .Montgomery, of north of
Gorrie, spent the week-end at his
home, south of here.
Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Gibson, of
Hamilton, spent Sunday with Mrs.
Thos. Gibson.
Rev. A. M. Grant was in Toronto
for a few days last week attending the
Alumni.
Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Elliott and
son, Floyd, of Guelph, were Sunday
visitors with Mr. and Mrs. A. J.
Hooper, Mrs. Elliott and Floyd re
maining to spend this week with
friends here.
MORRIS
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Smith’s Economy Food Store
Have you started saving coupons for our lovely premiums? We
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You will appreciate our Prompt Delivery.__________
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RAISINS ........2 Lbs. 25c
MAPLE LEAF PEAS
No. 4 ........................ 2 Tins 25c
FRESH GROUND WHILE YOU WAIT
MAGIC COFFEE.....................
SHIRRIFF JELLY j
POWDER ................ 5 for 25c
BUY NOW AND SAVE
COOKING ONIONS .
FOUR O’CLOCK
’ TEA .......... 49c Lb.
, LARGE PKG. LUX And One
LIFEBUOY .. ....J......-........ 25c
ETRA SPECIAL
FINE DAIRY SALT
29c Lb.
I AYLMER'‘GOLDEN BAN
TAM CORN ............2 Tins 25c
—— . . • - , V
. 50 Lb. Bag 53c
CATELLI’S COOKED
SPAGHETTI...26 oz. Tin 15c
COLGATE’S ASST. TOILE1
SOAPS................... 3 Cakes 10c
50 Lb. Bag 23c
PALOMA
A Real 5c Cigar
Continuously Good
Extra Fine Quality
Sold only at
OMAR
HASELGROVE'S
Smoke Shoppe
Mrs. Walter Davidson lias Sold' his
farm to Mr. Frank Shaw. Mr. David
son has bought Mr. Jas. Masters'
house.
Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Thttell and fam
ily of Blyth, spent Sunday with his
parents on the Boundary.
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Johnston
and Miss Emma visited with friends
at Hamilton, and Mr, and Mrs. Earl
Mathers at Embro last week.
Mr. and Mrs. Art Fields and two
sons spent Sunday with her parents.
Corn cutting and threshing is the
order of the day on the 1st line.
Mr. Alex. Mowbray arrived home
from the West last week.
Miss Viola Mathers visited on Sun
day with her father and brother.
Mr, and Mrs. Jim Johnston spent
Sunday with her parents at Auburn,
Mr. and Mrs. Wilbert Mathers and
family and Mr. George Mathers spent
Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Earl Ma
thers at Embro.
Mrs. R. Taylor spent Sunday with
her son and wife in Turnberry,
COLEMAN’S LARGE
• BOLOGNA................2 Lb. 25c
I COLEMAN’S FRESH
I PORK SAUSAGE....r... 20c Lb.
While visiting1 the Fair make our store your headquarters. Yom—*
may leave your parcels with us or rest a while.
, ^w,° Xe®rs aK° J came here not knowing anyone. Today I
have hundreds of people in this district wearing glasses which I have
fitted with perfect satisfaction. I offer you a cdmplete Service at very
moderate prices. Have YOUR eyes examined NOW.
RELIABLE
EYESIGHT
SERVICE
R. A. REID
iftH 'iaBj^nT^rnrilW
Stratford’s Leading Optometrist for 18 years.
At WILLIAMS' JEWELRY STORE OPTICAL DEPARTMENT
EVERY WEDNESDAY MORNING 9 TO NOON. ,
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