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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1937-01-14, Page 8paw eight THE WINGHAM ADVANCE-TIMES Thursday, January 17, 1937 Show Starts at 8 p.m Thursday, Friday, Saturday, January 14, 15, 16th "Two In Revolt” An Interesting Story of a Horse and a Dog. Also — Two Reel Comedy — “DUMMY ACHE” Single Reel — “PARDON MY SPRAY” and NEWS REEL. NEXT WEEK WHITECHURCH Mr. J. C. Reed, who has spent the past week with his parents, Mr. and Mrs, Bert Reed, returned on Friday to his home in Hamilton. Mr. Clarence McClenaghan, who has spent the past few months with relatives at Hastings and Toronto, returned home on Saturday. Mrs. Roy Patten, of Lucan, spent a few days last week at the home of her mother, Mrs. A. Fox. Born—On Monday, June 4, to Mr. and Mrs. Robert Henderson of Dun­ gannon, a daughter. Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Laidlaw and sons spent Thursday last with relatives in Goderich. Mr. Bert Cullimore, who has been visiting with Mr. and Mrs. Newey, c-f Detroit, for the past two weeks, re­ turned home on Friday. Mrs. W. R .Farrier has spent the past few days with her cousin, Mrs. R. T. Phillips of Goderich. Mr. Phil­ lips, who was 74 years of age, passed away on Friday after a short illness. He was buried in Greenhill Cemetery, Lucknow, on Sunday afternoon, when a large number of friends gathered to pay their respects to their depart­ ed friend. Many old friends in this community extend sympathy to the bereaved wife. The regular monthly meeting of the Women’s Institute was held on Fri­ day afternoon with the president, Mrs, W. Leggatt in charge. After the opening exercises, a demonstration on knitting was given by Miss Grace Richardson, who has been attending the short course, held at Teeswater this •winter, Miss Richardson showed the ladies how to turn the heel of a sock and how to take off the Kitch­ ener toe. Miss May Wightman, who has been a faithful member of the In­ stitute, was then presented with a vanity case and a short address, she thanked the ladies with a few fitting words. A short program was then given, and the ladies decided to have a social or entertainment this Friday evening, when a short play will be presented. Miss Evelyn Reed of Mt. Forest, is holidaying at her home here, Mr.' Bert Reed received word on Saturday that his mother, Mrs. Paul Reed, had passed away. Mrs. Reed, who had lived in Lucknow for many years, was ninety-two years old, and a few months ago had her hip brok­ en and has since been ill at-the home of her daughter, Mrs. Anderson, of Ashfield. Four sons, and two daugh­ ters survive, Thos., of Saskatchewan, Will of Sault Ste. Marie, Jacob, of Dungannon, and Bert of Whitechurch, i AMATEUR CONTEST Will be held in FORESTERS’ HALL, BELGRAVE ----- On----- FRIDAY, JANUARY 29th at 8 p.m. Under the Auspices of Trinity Anglican Church If possible contestants please file, their applications with Mrs. C. H. Wade not later than Tuesday, Jan. 26th. Cash Prizes Lucky Ticket at the door. Admission: 25c and 15c. t,1 A and two daughters, Mrs. Smeltzer of Alberta and Mrs. Anderson. One daughter, Mrs. Jas. Bailie, of Calgary predeceased her some ten years ago. Besides a great number of grand­ children. Many friends of this family in this community extend sympathy to them in their bereavement, Mr, and Mrs, A, Dowling and baby Donna, of Hamilton, spent the week­ end here and attended the funeral of her grandmother, Mrs. Reed, of Lucknow. Mr. Emerson Colwell and Mr. Bert Cullimore spent Sunday with Mr. Gordon Leggatt, The Young People of Chalmers Church held a social evening in the basement of the church on Monday evening, a good program was pre­ sented, lunch was served and a social half-hour enjojyed by all, The W.M.S. of the United Church held a very successful tea at the home of Mrs. Fox on Thursday last with a good attendance, The ladies spent the afternoon sewing. Mrs. Jas. Hodgins of Holyrood spent the week-end at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Chas, Gillespie, who has been laid up with an attack of the flu, Mr. and Mrs, Ben McClenaghan and family visited with Miss Faye in Wingham Hospital on Sunday. Miss Faye has been improving greatly and ' ’ her special nurse was able to leave her during the past week. Mr. Thos. Henderson was called to Teeswater on Sunday on account of the serious illness of his cousin, Miss Sarah Henderson, Mr. Chas. Gilles­ pie accompanied him there. Mr. and Mrs. Lawson Majury, of Paisley, visited on Sunday at the home of her sister, Mrs. Ab, Coultes. We noticed the picture of little Marianne Parsons, of Toronto, the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Mac Ross, among the pictures in the Globe and Mail of the babies born first on New Year’s Day during the past five years." She is now two years old. Mr. Ernest' Robinson was laid up during the past week with a very sore foot. While working in the bush and chopping at one limb, another limb fell heavily across his foot, crushing it badly. X-ray pictures show three broken bones and the foot a plaster cast. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Tiffin and Mr. and Mrs. Wesley tended the funeral of the late Robert Phillips in Goderich on Sunday. Mrs. Joe Tiffin had been visiting their for a few days. I Mr. Albert Stein of Aylesbury, Sask., arrived here last Friday and is visiting at the home of his sister, Mrs. Jas. I’urdon of St, Helen’s and with his many relatives in this dist­ rict. Many old friends of Mr. Richard Irwin will be sorry to learn that he fell on Thursday evening last at the home of his sister, Mrs, Ruddy at Auburn and fractured a bone in his leg, a few inches above the ankle and has his foot in a cast. { Mr. George McGee is nursing a sore right arm. The engine of his car back-fired when he was cranking it on Sunday and the crank gave him a hard crack. Mrs. Cecil Falconer and Mrs. J. | D. Beecroft and Miss Frances Rob­ inson visited on Monday with Flor­ ence Beecroft at Clinton hospital and with Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Kirk ; of Seaforth. Many old friends of Mrs. Joe Brandon of Belgrave will be sorry to learn of her serious illness. is now in and Mr. Tiffin at- i ENJOY YOUR SMOKES Get Them Fresh OMAR HASELGROVE’S Price of Milk GOES UP January 14th Owing to the increased cost of feeds the dairy­ men of Wingham are raising the price of milk on Thursday, Jan. 14th. New Prices: Pasteurized 9 Qts. $1.00 Raw Milk 10 Qts.$1.00 Cream, Qt. 48c; Pt. 24c, % Pt. 12c, % Pt. 6c. of Dungannon, reading by Mrs. Jos­ eph Roff, address by Wilson Wood; B.S.A. on "Chemistry Wrecks the Farm,” journal by Durnin Phillips. The lady members were introduced by Mrs. Woods, solo, Miss Helen Fergu­ son of Auburn, reading, Mr. Harold Gardner of Zion, duet by Rufus and Rastus (Hugh and Grant Rutherford) with guitar accompaniment, solo, Vera Taylor, The decision of the judges, Mrs. George Stuart, Miss Lena Hackett and Mr. G. S. McIntyre was given by the latter in favour of the men. Music for the dance that fol- 1 lowed was furnished by Mr, Wm. Robb and daughter Dorothy of Dun­ gannon and by Mr. George Stuart with Mrs. Stuart as accompanist. Mr. and Mrs. Roy McGee of Wing­ ham were recent guests of Mr. and Mrs. Durnin Phillips. Mrs. Richard Martin of Huron Township spent the week end with her father ,Mr. Wm. Wood. The regular meeting of the Y.P.U. was held on Sunday evening with the President, Miss Isobel Miller in the chair. Harry Swan read the Scrip­ ture lesson. The topic "Home Tyr­ anny, Anarchy or Democracy” was taken by Rev. H. M. Wright, 'after which-Stanley Todd led a discussion. Dick Weatherhead read an article "Laying up Treasures in Heaven” and Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Rice contributed a duet. NOW IS THE TIME TO PURCHASE A SUIT AT A REAL SAVING. Men’s and Young Men’s Suits In fine worsted suitings, standard and fancy models regular $19.50. $15.50 Extra Trousers Free Special Lot of Suits Regular up to $24.00, in fine worsteds, Blues, Greys and Blacks. I $19.75, Extra Trousers Free. Shiffer-Hillman and Freedman’s Hand-Tailored Suits Full celanese lined, in better grade materials and newest models, reg. up to $27.50. $24.00 Extra Trousers Free Devonshire Tailored-to-Measure Suits Here’s your chance to get a High-grade Suit. Cus­ tom tailored to your hidivdual measure—-styled as you desire it—-An elaborate selection of beautiful woollens to choose from, Reg. value $29.50. Special $24.50, Extra Trousers Free. Hanna & Co "Outfitters for Men and Boys W.M-S, Observed Service of Prayer Mrs. R. F. Garniss gave her home on Thursday afternoon for the reg­ ular meeting of the W.M.S. of Knox Presbyterian Church, over which the 1st Vice Pres., Mrs. J. R, Greig, pre­ sided, and carried out the service of prayer as outlined in the "Glad Tid­ ings”. Passages of Scripture were read by Mrs. W. S. Davidson, Mrs. Mundell, Mrs, SmiUie, Mrs, E. J. Sut­ ton, Mrs, I-Tarry Elliott and Mrs. J, J. Elliott and prayers were offered by Mrs. Greig, Mrs. E. Nichpl, Mrs, R. Elliott, Miss Florence Fowler and Miss Olive Scott. Hymns were sung in keeping with the different sections of the programme making a very im­ pressive service for the commence­ ment of a New Year. Report of Convention Given An interesting meeting of the Y, P, S. of Knox Presbyterian Church was held on Friday evening with the President in, charge. The meeting op­ ened with singing the hymn “Higher Ground", a Scripture reading by L, Robertson and prayer by Mrs. Greig. Donald Robertson, the delegate to the Y,P.S> Convention at Walkerton, gave the report of the different ses­ sions . Mr. Robertson was deely im­ pressed with the convention and he brought back a splendid report which was followed by a sing-song of con­ vention songs. Mr. Greig closed the meeting with prayer, Hugh Mundell, who is taking a course at the O.A.C., Guelph, spent Sunday with his. parents, Mr. and Mrs, John Mundell. Mrs. Jennie Thompson, of Wing­ ham, is spending the. winter with her brother, Mr. James E. Nichol. Mr. and Mrs, Jas. H. Miller, Bel­ grave, and Miss C. Isbister, Wing­ ham, spent Sunday with their cousins, Mac and Olive Scott. * ... Arthur Youman’s Mrs. Peter McEwan received word last week of the passing away of her brother-in-law, Arthur Youman’s of Detroit. He suffered a severe stroke about three weeks ago from which he never rallied, passing peacefully away New Year’s evening. Mr. Youman’s was born in St. Catherines sixty-three years ago. His parents being the late Dr. and Mrs. Youman’s • of St. Catherines. He leaves to mourn their loss, his now bereaved widow, former­ ly Isobelle Strachan of Brussels and one son, James Arthur, also one sister Alice, Reg. N. of Boston. The fun­ eral service was conducted by his pas­ tor, Rev. Geo. Jeffary from Scovial Presbyterian Church of which he was a member and faithful worker, with interment in Detroit cemetery. EAST WAWANOSH Mr. and Mrs. Elisha Walker, God­ erich are visiting with friends, on the 12th. Miss Winnifred Cairns, Hamilton, spent a few days with Mrs. Taylor and family. Mr. and Mrs. Wightman, Eleanor and Miss Jessie Finlayson visited at Frank MacDonald’s, Seaforth on Sunday. Messrs. James McGee, Mason Ro­ binson, Jack Taylor and Lome Scott have returned after taking a course at the O.A.C., Guelph. We arc very sorry to hear that Mr. Richard Irwin fell and broke a small bone in his leg while visiting with his sister, Mrs. Resddy, Auburn. Brick W.M.S. will hold their meet­ ing on Thursday Jan. 14 at the home of Mrs. Lusk McGee, On New Year’s Eve the friends and acquaintances of Mr. and Mrs. George Carter gathered in S.S. No. 9 E. Wawanosh and presented the newly married couple with a set of dishes and some silverware. A plea­ sant evening was spent in dancing. BELGRAVE Big January Clearance! on An Cent Cambridge Clothes 3-Piece Suits—OVERCOATS Extra Trousers With Suits at reg. 3-piece Price Special Reductions on other lines also A genuine opportunity to make a real saving KING’S of recreation followed the regular meeting during the business period it was decided to let all plans for Lea­ dership Training in the society rest in abeyance until the Sunday School Training class is finished as several members are .planning to attend the Teacher Training class. The Adult Bible Class held a social evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Vincent on Monday night. The earl­ ier part of the evening was spent in social activities of various kinds after which a brief business period was held and the affairs of the class reviewed. Plans were outlined for the immed- iate future. The evening’s gathering ended with a sumptuous lunch. About 30 members were present. It is plan­ ned that other social gatherings - of this nature will be held from time to time. ' GLENANNAN also and Crawford at Miss Mary learn that Mrs. Richard Jeffray is spending a week visiting her mother, Mrs. An­ gus Stewart of Wingham. Mr. and Mrs. George Foster of Gorrie, were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Lincoln. Mr. and Mrs, Oliver Stokes Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Metcalfe son Jack spent Sunday with the for­ mer’s aunt, Mrs. Robert Milverton. The many friends of Forgie will be sorry to she is under the doctor’s care. Miss Elva Metcalfe, R.N. has re­ turned to Guelph after spending a few months at her home here nurs­ ing'her father. Mrs. Alex Forgie and Fraser spent Sunday with friends in Gorrie. Mr. and Mrs. Alex Corrigan of Belmore, spent Sunday afternoon with Mr. and’Mrs. George Mundell. Phone 161Prompt Delivery FOR SHOP AT ’s Economy Food Store ST. HELENS Nearly 40 ladies attended meeting of the Women’s Institute for which Mrs. David Todd opened her home on Thursday afternoon. Mr. Durnin Phillips presided over the in­ teresting program. Response to the roll call, "Hot Supper Dishes” brought many helpful suggestions. It was decided to send $5 to the Blind Institute. Laurine Miller gave a read­ ing “Be the Best of Whatever You Are." The topic '"Famous „Canadian Women” was taken by Miss Mildred McQuillin who read a very interesting! ' paper, mentioning among other Cana- i dian women, Laura Secord, Mrs. Emi- hy L. M. Montgomery, Jean Bewett, j l’aulinc Johnston and Agnes McPhail, r Mrs. Balls, latest poem "Reverie” was read by Annie Watson. Mrs. T. J. Salkild who had attended the county meeting for the Junior Institute held at Wingham, explained the work be­ ing carried on. Mrs. Will Rutherford contributed a piano solo. A pleasant social hour whs enjoyed, when lunch Whs served by the hostesses, Mrs. Alvin Miller, Mrs. Andrew Gaunt and Miss Josephine Gaunt. } The program for the social evening held under the auspices of the Wo­ men’s Institute on Friday took the form of a contest with Mcsdames Lome Woods, Chester Taylor, Ewart McPherson and Earl Gaunt in charge of one side and Messrs. Durin Phil­ lips, W, I, Miller, Peter Watson and W, A. Millet of the other. Mr. Phil­ lips introduced their numbers as fol­ lows, violin solo, Miss Dorothy Robb violin solo by Miss Dorothy Robt WOMAN SEA CAPTAIN A. I. Schetinia is captain of a large steamship which operates between Vladivostok and Kamchatka. BLUEVALE Plan Year’s Work The Woman’s Association United Church held the regular meet­ ing on Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Edward Johnston with an attendance of thirty-five. The newly elected president, Mrs. Rob­ ert McLendon presided and opened the meeting with singing the hymn "Oh, Master, let me walk with Thee". After prayer had been offered by the president, Mrs. W. J» Johnston read a Scripture lesson from Psalm 121. The business period was devoted to making plans for the 1937 programme of work and forming committees. A solo "The Little Old Church in the Valley" by Mrs. Earl Hamilton was enjoyed. A large percentage of the ladies present answered the roll by paying their membership fees for the New Year. Rev. A. V, Robb closed the meeting with prayer. Mrs. Mc- Lennon assisted the hostess with serv­ ing refreshments. . of the Institute Will Meet Jan. 19 The January meeting of the Wo­ men’s Institute will be held at the home of Mrs. R. McCrea oh Tues­ day afternoon, Jan. 19th, at 2.30 p.m. sharp. Roll Call — Something we should have in our medicine chest. Paper, "Mother” by Mrs. J. B. Town­ cud. Current Events, Mrs. J. Wheel­ er. Reading, Mrs. R. McCrea. Music, Mis9 W. Lane. Contest, stocking darning, prize given. Lunch Commit­ tee, Mrs. H. Wheeler, Mrs. J. And­ erson, Mrs. A. Manning. A cordial invitation is extended to tup ladies to attend the meeting. Mrs. J. A. Brandon, who has been under the doctor’s care, is improving. C. R. Codites was in Toronto over the week-end. The Young People’s Society of the United Church met on Wednesday night with the Citizenship Committee in charge. Mr. George Martin presi­ ded and Miss Helen Grasby conduct­ ed the devotions. The topic for the eventtig was general address appro­ priate to the first meeting of the New Year and was taken by Mrs. Norman Kceting. The materia! had been carefully prepared and the address- was an interesting one cm the subject of Dedication and Planning. A period We carry Coleman’s Breakfast Bacon, Cottage Rolls, Back Bacon, Cooked Ham, Bologna, Sausage, Weiners, Etc. 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