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Home My WebLink AboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1937-03-11, Page 8r 1 PAGE EIGHT THE WINGHAM ADVANCE-TIMES Show Starts at 8 p.m Thursday, Friday, Saturday, March 11, 12, 13th GENE RAYMOND And ANN SOTHERN in Romantic Comedy Also----- “Deep South” Plantation Singing, “Ladies’ Day” Sports Reel “Heart of the Sierras” Yosemite National Park Colored Cartoon and News. NEXT WEEK ‘Murder on the Bridle Path’ •____________‘_________________________________________________________-^agap I WHITECHURCH to be here, many Many friends of Mr. and Mrs. Hec tor McKay will congratulate them on the passing of the sixtieth anniversary of their wedding. Of their eleven liv ing children, five were unable present, but all were together two years ago. We wish them returns of their wedding day. Friends and relatives of Mrs. Wm. Martin gathered on Monday at the home of Mrs. Dan Martin, to cele brate the eighty-first birthday of the •former highly esteemed pioneer of this district. We congratulate her and wish her inanv more returns of her birthday. Mr. J. C. Reed, who has spent the past few months in Hamilton with 'his sister, returned home last,week. Mr, and Mrs, John Kilpatrick and children of Lucknow spent Sunday at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Robinson of East Wawa- nosh. Quite a few in this community have been laid up with flu during the past week. x The Young People of Chalmers Church have invited the Young Peo ple of the United Church to spend a social evening with them in the church next Monday night. Church folk will gram. Mr .and Mrs. Jack motored to day and spent the day with relatives. Mr. J. C. Reed accompanied them and visited with his sister, Mrs. Neil Schnuur and her husband, there. assist The United with the pro McLean andFred Walkerton on Sun- b ALBERTA JASPER HARD The ladies of the Women's Insti tute went to Currie's School last Fri day evening and presented their play, “Not a Man in the House.” Mr. Charles MacKay and Mr. Ward of DunnvUle spent the week-end here with the former's parents, Mr, and Mrs. Hector Mackay, ,ahd Miss Ber tha Mackay returned to Stratford with them on Monday morning, The Young People of the United Church are holding a St, Patrick’s social in the church this Friday ev ening. Mr. Jas. Laidlaw who has had a sore foot for the past week, went to Wingham Hospital, where Doctors put it in a cast as the instep^was broken. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Clarke of Am- herstburg spent Sunday with her 'father, Mr. Robert Carrick. Mr, and Mrs. Ezra Welwood enter tained a number of their friends and neighbors in their home on Friday evening last All report a good time. Many friends and relatives of Mrs, Ab. Cameron will extend sympathy to her on acocunt of the sudden death of her brother, Dalhousie. A motored there on Tuesday to attend the funeral. ' The regular weekly meeting of the Y. P.- U. of the United Church was held on Monday evening with Mr. Garnet Farrier in charge of the meet ing. The different-parts of the scrip ture lesson were taken by Mildred and Doris McClenaghan and, Mrs. J. Falconer .Miss Lettie Fox led in pray er, and Mrs. Bert Reed sang, “Al most Persuaded,” Mr. Bert Cullimore gave a paper on the topic, “Actions speak louder than Words," and Miss Agnes Gillespie gave a reading. Miss Genevieve Watt and Rev, H. M. Wright led m prayer and after the singing of a hymn, the meeting was closed by repeating the society prayer in unison. Mr, David Purdon .of car-load of relatives BLUEVALE SPRING Is Just Around the Corner . — and — Hanna’s Are Now Prepared with Their New Spring Merchandise. SUITS Fine Worsted Hand Tailored Suits in all Newest Patterns and Colors, $23.00 For Young Majn we have good quality suits of Worsted Mat erials with fancy backs; Blues, Browns, Greys. $19.50 - Fancy back flannel Sport Suits, pleated and, fancy models in latest Spring shades. $16.50 and up Parents, visit our Boys’ Shoppe, for the lad’s Spring Outfit. See our Style Show at the . Lyceum Theatre, Thursday and Friday evening, March 18, 19. Hanna&Co.Ltd. “Outfitters for Men and Boys” and Jack McTavish was the lucky gentleman. The hostess served delicious re freshments. All enjjoyed a pleasant social evening , enjoyed. Miss Irene Woods of Waterloo and Mr. Nelly Todd of Stratford spent the wek-end at their homes here. Mr. Charlie Durnin left on Satur day for Kirkland Lake. Mr, John Durnin of Morriston and Mr. and Mrs, Jack Deyell of Wing ham were recent guests of Mrs. Charles Durnin Sr. Quite a number from here attended the funeral of the late Mrs. Thomas Miller, a former resident of this com munity, in Lucknow ton Monday. Mrs, R. J; Wood and Mr, Wilson Wood, left on Saturday for a visit with the former’s daughter at Fergus, Guelph and Galt. Mrs, Archie Anderson opened her home for the March meeting of the Women’s Institute, when there were thirty ladies in attendance. Mrs, W. A, Miller presided, and tile roll call was responded to by a joke or an Irish saying. It was decided to org anize a class of girls to take the spring project on. ’‘Clothes Closets.” Mrs. T, J. Salkeld was appointed as’ leader of this, with Laurene Miller as assistant. Annie Watson read an article on the “Beginnig of the Wom en’s Instittue” and the topic “How can the Women’s Institute best serve the community” was taken by Mrs. E. W, Rice, Mrs. F. G. Todd, .Mrs. Earl Durnin and Miss Annie Watson were hostesses. BELGRAVE •a Phone 64W; Res. 55 MacLean Lumber & Coal Co “A Shovelful Lasts Langer in the Fire” COAL and each time yank DOWN THE CORSET ENDS THAT GESTURE nU'faack PERMITS FREEDOM OF ACTION ‘ AT ALL TIMES. nu‘6ack Does not Strain GarteHs • Eno£ Stocking Runs. THIS IS THE “CREAM OF HEAT” Jasper Hard” is the most economical coal you can buy. Possessed of enormous heat, and easily controlled Wingham, Ont *> HOW MANY / TIMES A DAY / I SKILLED CORSETIERES WILL SELECT THE PROPER STYLE FOR YOU. YOU WILL NEVER WANT YOUR Garment again i As Featured at The ‘Tc’alker Stores, Limited Presbyterian W. M. S. The W. M. S. of Knox Presbyterian church, met for regular session in the church school room on Thursday af ternoon. The President, Mrs. Alex. Mowbray, presiding. Correspondence was considered re garding the Provincial W. M. S. to be held in London, also nominees for some Presbyterial offices> Mrs. J. J. Elliott offered prayer. Mrs. Raymond Elliott outlined the 2nd chapter of the Study Book. “The Woman with the Needle.” Miss Flor ence Fowler read the Scripture pas sage, dealing with the life of Dorcas, introducing the study chapter. The study of the life of Bible Women is making the meeting very interesting. All repeated the Lord’s Prayer in closing. Ladies’ Aid Mrs. Eldred Nichol presided over a very well attended meeting of the Ladies' Aid of the Presbyterian Church on Thursday afternoon. Re ports from the four circles showing interest and activity. Several items of business were disposed of, and plans made for further work. At the close of the meeting mem bers of the Bluevale Group served a St, Patrick tastefully scheme of in keeping Mission Band Held Fine Meeting The regular monthly meeting of the Steady and True Mission of the Unit ed church, was held this week at the home of the President, Mrs. A. V. Robb, who conducted the opening ex ercises, singing a hymn and repeat ing the Apostles Creed in unison. The vice president, Miss Rhoda Robertson took charge of the .remain der of the meeting. During the bus iness period, Mrs. A. V. Robb and Miss Alice Thornton were appointed delegates to the Annual Presbyterial meeting. Mrs. 'Alice Aitken was ap pointed auditor. Miss Alice Thornton, Miss Daisy Holmes and Miss Rhoda Robertson were appointed a commit tee to- arrange for the Easter Tea. A chapter from the Study Book “Jun gles Preferred” was read and explain ed by Miss Olive Slriell The Misses- Alice and Eunice Thorn ton contributed a duet, and the Christ ian- Stewartship secretary, Mrs-. Irene Taylor gave two readings “Jesus Watches”’ and. “A Christian and: Hfs Money.” Mrs. A. V. Robb-closed the meeting. Institute To Meet March 16 The Belgrave Branch of the Wom en’s Institute will hold its March meeting at the home of Mrs. N. Keating on Tuesday afternoon, March 16th at 2.30 p.m. Roll Call—-an ex change of apron patterns. Current- Events—Mrs. H. Wheeler. Address— Home Beautification, inside and out, by Mrs. Stewart Procter. Music Con venor—Mrs, A. Manning. Demonstra tion—Sandwich making by Mrs. .Po cock. Lunch Committee — Mrs. N. Keating, Mrs. J. Stewart, Mrs. C. Wdde. Ladies of the community are cord ially invited to the meeting. «. Miss Lena Hackett has. returned to her position as teacher on the ninth line, .after some time absent on ac7 count of an operation for appendi citis. Rev. and Mrs. J. B. Townend, Jen nie and Kathleen, attended the Irvin- Vipond wedding at Atwood on Satur day. Mrs. Townend and Kathleen re mained over, till Sunday. Kenneth Leith is recovering from an operation in Wingham General, Hospital. TORY CORNERS I spenti k Tea. The tables were decorated with a green and the menu with the occasion. ‘ color was Woman’s Association George Thornton was hostess on Thursday of the Woman’s Association of the United Church. The President, Mrs. Robert McLennon, presided, and after singing “Take my Life and Let it be consecrated Lord to Thee ” the Lord’s Prayet was re peated In unison, and a scripture les son read from two chapters in Matt. The business period was devoted to plans and arrangements for work in the society. Mrs. Edward Johnston gave a read ing “It isn't the church” which great ly interested all present. Mrs. Norman Barnard favored with a solo, “The Old Rugged Cross.” Rev. A. V, Robb closed the meeting with prayer, fol lowed fey refreshments served by the hostess, assisted by Mrs. Brecken ridge. the ■ - Talk on Trip to Vancouver The Y.P.U of the United Church had an interesting meeting on Friday night. Bill Pocock took charge after the opening exercises, Douglas Ken- read the Scripture lesson and Miss Alice Thornton gave the topic. Mr. Arthur Shaw then gave an interesting description of his recent trip to Van couver ,showuig pictures of the lovely scenery among the mountains, Some lively games were played ter the meeting. Youhg People Entertained Rev. J. R. Greig and Mrs, Gr< entertained over thirty members the Y.P.S. of Knox Presbyterian Church at the Manse ,on Friday night, Progressive ctockinole occupied the major part of the evening. Miss Flora McTavish was fortunate in se* curing the most points for the ladies, ....... Mr. and Mrs-. Harold Harris- and son Harry, of Tillsonburg and! Miss Ethel Johnston of Byron, spent Sun day with their parents,, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Johnston; Mrs. J. W. Wettlaufer and son. Lloyde spent a day recently with rela tives in Kitchener and' Waterloo., Miss Agnes Haddow of Atwood is visiting Mrs,. D. Bl Lowry. Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Elliott aindl Lois, spent Sunday at the home of Mr. -and Mrs. Charles Gairniss, Brus sels. Mr. James McCardy is visiting with Mr. and Mrs. Raymond1 Elliott. ST. HELENS The Hustlers with Dick Weather head, their captain,-had charge of the Y. P. U. meeting on Sunday night. Miss Isobcl Miller, the President was in the chair. Annie- Taylor read’ the Scripture lesson and Isobel Miller gave the Bible Character on “Amos.” The Topic, “Du Actions speak louder than Words” was taken by Mrs. Lome Woods, and’ an interesting discussion was led by Stanley Todd. A solo by Mrs. Andrew Gaunt and a mouth or gan selection by Cuyler Rattfage were Tobacco when it’s stab Will make the male Act very much inhuman. Don’t let him rove, Buy from Omar Hasel- grove, Where smokes are fresh and tooling For Sale at McKibbon’s Drug Store CORN SALVE BUNION SALVE FOOT POWDER “33 39*NewtowPric»Mch irojjk Mr., and Mrs.- Lome Walker Sunday afternoon with Mr. and Mrs. A. A, Taylor- Mr. and Mrs. D. Ritchie spent Sun day with Mr. and Mrs-. J. Gamble. Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Taylor and Mel vin spent. Sunday with the former’s daughter. Mrs. Ross Eart. Miss Elva Dane .spent the week-end with her parents. Mrs. George A. Dane is slowly im proving. Bert Underwood’ called’ on his cou sin Harold Cook of Lakel'et,. wliO' is seriously 111..,, Mrs, George Rutherford of the B Line have the sympathy of the friends and neighbors, owing1 to the death of her -husband which occurred Sun day evening, also the serious illness of the little children. We are glad- to say Mrs. J. Cathers who has been very ill is ,able to be around again-. To Preach at Niagara Rev. D. T. L. McKerroll- has_ ac cepted a call to become minister of St. Andrew’s .Church, Niagara-on-the- Lake. Rev. Mr. McKerroll, a past Moderator ci the Presbyterian Church in Canada, recently resigned his charge of Victoria Presbyterian Church, Toronto, where he labored for 27 years. Previous to that he was minister of the Presbyterian Church at Lttcknow. MORRIS Mr 45c Tin 2 lbs. 25c 2 Tips 25c 35c ....... 29c Pkg. Wallpaper Room Lot Sale R. A. REID If your eyes smart or pain, if you have headaches, if print blurs, Or you cannot see to sew or read properly. Complete eyesight service is right here at your very door. Have your eyes examined! Dalton’s O.K. JELLY POWDERS 5 for 25c Pure CLOVER HONEY. FRENCH DRIP COFFEE........... The New Cereal “MANNA”.......... , 25c Walker’s " PURITY SODAS ... 2 Lbs. 25c Christie’s FRUIT CAKE Country-Kist PEAS Or CORN .........11c Tin Tip-Top PUMPKIN FOUR O'CLOCK TEA.................. 45c Lb. GRAPE-FRUIT JUICE.............18 Oz. Tin 15c Colgate’s Ass’t. TOILET SOAPS 5 Cakes 25c SNOWFLAKE AMMONIA.....,... 5 Pkgs. 25c Smith’s Economy Food Store Prompt Delivery file week* and Mrs. Mr. Alex and Mrs. Harold Harris and Son of Tillsonburg, spent end with her parents, Mr. Ed. Johnston, We • are sorry to hear McEwen got a small boiie in his ankle broken last week, and hope life will soon be able to be out again. Mr. Donald Robertson had his ton sils taken out last week in Toronto Hospital, Glad to hear he is getting On nicely and will Soon be home, Miss Rthel Johnston of Byron, spent the week-end with her parents. Sorry to hear the Infant son of Mr, and Mrs. Harry Goll passed away. Many friends of Mr. Joel H. Sellers will be sorry io hear he Is sick at present and hope for a speedy recov ery. Miss Janet Woods spent the week* end with her parents in Turnberry, # Thursday, March Hth, 1937 • , SHOP AT EXTRA SPECIAL! Good Quality dKUUMS Phone 161 special! Lexia Raisins With Seeds 10c lb. ------------- - ------------------i' 1 Cake LIFEBUOY SOAP For lc With 1 Large Pkg. RINSO, Both For ... FRESH, NEW TEXAS CARROTS.......2 Bunches 17c CRISP, GRESH RADISHES 5c Bunch JUICY NAVEL ORANGES ............. 35c Do'zen FIRM ICEBERG HEAD LETTUCE .............. 10c Head CHOICE SEEDLESS GRAPEFRUIT 5 for 25c FRESH WHITE CAULIFLOWER ...... 25c Each We carry Coleman’s Breakfast Bacon, Sliced Daily to Insure Freshness. — Try a Pound To-day. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Johnston and son Harold, spent Sunday at the home of Mr, and Mrs. E. Barnard of Blue vale. Mr. and Mrs, Norman Townsend and baby of Fordwich were visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. Goll on Sunday . Mr .Clarence Golley spent Sunday with Mr. John- Abraham. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Johnston, spent Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Will Johnsotn of Bluevale. Messrs Paul and Bert Hastings spent Sunday at their home on the 2nd line. Mrs. J. C. Casemore also Mr. Milo 'Casemore and daughter June, spent last Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Hun tor. THREE DAYS ONLY — MARCH 18, 19, 20 Room Lot Bargains for Bedrooms, Living Rooms or Kitchens at $1.00 and Up. Several Stock Patterns Greatly Reduced: 35c Sunworthy Paper for . -------.18c 25c Sun Tested Paper for............15c 20c Paper for . ............. .............12%c With Spring Papering; almost here you; cannot miss these . Special Values. WARBLE FLY POWDER Just received a fresh stock of “Cooper’s Warble Fly Powder. We: also carry “Cooper’s’ Kerol “Dry Kill” “Sheep Dipping Powder. Cooper’s line you can depend on. DR. BELL’S VETERINARY REMEDIES We always carry a complete line of these wonderful remedies. Dr. Bell’s “Medical Wonder”/ you cannot afford to be without this Rexall Drug Store Stratford’s leading Optometrist for 18 Years At Williams* Jewelry Store Every Wednesday Morning 9 to Noon. Phone 5W for Appointment*