HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1937-12-09, Page 5Thursday, December 9, 1937 THE WINGHAM ADVANCE-TIME^PAGE FIVE,
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An "Opportunity” for the Thrifty Shopper.
Pre-Xmas Sale of
A Prominent
Manufacturer
Co-operates
Ill
This
Extra
ordinary
Event.
Shirts
Designed
to Please
1
■Mill
Made
From Fine
Quality
Shirtings
From
Dominion
and English
Looms.
Shirts Are Worth More
Regular Values From 1.55 to 1.95
OUTSTANDING FABRICS
OUTSTANDING WORKMANSHIP
OUTSTANDING PATTERNS
(Whites Included)
SIZES 14 to 17
T
SLEEVE LENGTHS 32 - 33 - 34 - 35
Regular Soft, and Fused collar attached, and separate collar styles
Buy Guaranteed Shirts for Xmas
HAPPY
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Pure Wool Socks
For the man who likes something
better, or for the thrifty Christmas
shopper, here is an opportunity
. . , . Heavy Pure Wool Fancy
Half Hose—smart checks and
wrap-clocked patterns. All sizes,
10 to 11%. Manufactured to sell
for a dollar, but as a pre-Christmas
special, we offer them while they
last at
79
SOLUTIONS
OF THE
GIFT
PROBLEM
FOR
' MEN
WE DOUBT
IF IT WILL
BE POSSIBLE
AGAIN
TO OFFER
SUCH VALUES
BETWEEN
NOW AND
CHRISTMAS
Resilient Ties
Full sized, resilient wool-lined Tief.
Made of European Silks of a
quality seldom seen in Ties at less
than a dollar.
Because we are sure they will be
snapped up quickly by early gift
shoppers, they are put up indi
vidually in attractive Xmas boxes.
‘Walker Stores, Limited
BELGRAVE
Bible Class Had Social Evening
The members of the Adult Bible
Class of Knox' United Church, Bel
grave, spent a very enjoyable even
ing at .the home of Mrt and Mrs. F.
Martin in Brussels. As the host and
(hostess had until recently been mem
bers of the Class it was deeided to
spend a social time with them as they
have left the community. Group games
and Contests were enjoyed after which
lunch was served by the ladies. Sev
eral in the gathering expressed their
abpteciatiofi df the hel$ and cooper*
ation givemby Mr., and Mrs. Martin
while meniEdts of the Belgrave
Church' and Bible Class and hoped
that they* wotild enjoy many years of
retired life in their new surroundings.
Miss Jessie Finlayson was a week
end guest with Mr. and Mrs. E,
Wightman.
ST. HELENS
Weatherhead opened herMrs.
home for the December meeting of
the Women’s Institute when a spleiF
did Christmas program was ehjoyed
With the President, Hut-
uB’j iu the chiair. IWrbH call brought
many helpful hints oil “How to
Avoid the Last-Minute Rush at
Christmas” and inexpensive Christ
mas gifts bought by the members
Were Shown. Mrs. Durnirt Phillips
gave a practical paper on the topic
"Making Christmas a Pleasure rather
than a Burden.” Mrs. E. W. Rice
read an article on “Ideas for Christ-
gave an* interesting account of her
mas” and Mrs. Ball contributed a
piano solo and Mrs. George Stuart
yes tern- -.Trip. * At the conclusion, a
^leasaht hour was spent over the tea
cups with Mrs. Fred McQuillin and
Mrs. Alvin Miller as hostesses,
• Mr. Lome Webb, of Blyth, was a
visitor with Mr. and Mrs. Harvey
Webb. #
Messrs. Elmo Pritchard, Gordo#
Lyons, Donald McDonald and Angus
were at Guelph Stock Show last week.
Mr. Jas. Dnrnin, Miss M. C. Ruth
erford, Mrs. W. L Miller and Isobel
were recent guests of Mr. and Mrs,
Hugh Cameron at Kincardine.
The regular meeting of the Y. P.
U. was held on Sunday evening with
the president, Isobel Miller, in the
chair. Stanley Todd read the Scrip
ture lesson and Dick
the Bible character on
topic “Temperance in
Your Best” was taken
nin after which Rev. H. |M. Wright
spoke a few words. It was decided
to hold another contest with. Cuyler
Ramage and Dick Weatherhead as
captains.
Weather head,
“Hazar”. The
Life 1— Live
by Earl ‘Dur
went and got married.
The Ladies’ Association of” the
United Church met for a business
meeting at the home of Mrs. Curl on
Friday of last week, with a good at
tendance.
Myrtle and Harvey Ballagh have
returned from Florida loking fine and
fit.
Mr.. Stewart Johann is confined to
his bed having dislocated his should
er while working in the mill.
The funeral of Mr. John Lane was
held from the Presbyterian Church
on Saturday afternoon to McIntosh
Cemetery. It was largely attended.
iMr. and Mrs, Shaw are our new
store keepers. We welcome them to
or village,
ELECTION RESULTS
Mildmay
Philip Schumacher, Frank Lob
singer, Bernard Goetz and Stanley
Compass were elected to the Village
Council. Other officials were prev
iously returned by acclamation.
* Goderich
Deputy-Reeve, E. Douglas defeated
Deputy-Reeve Huckin’s 783 to 458,
Council: Mrs. Jean Hetherington
823, J. W. Baker 776, J. W. Craigie
743, David Sproule 667, F. E. Bug-
lass 656, Harry Salkeld 612, Defeated
C. PI. Humber 353.
Kincardine
For Reeve—|M. D. McCreath 396,
John D. MacLeod 382.
Council — W. Walsh, George Me-
Gaw, Albert Maynard, W. Pollock,
John Meyers, James McGillivary.
(same as last year) Defeated—Her
bert Bagshaw.
Board of Education — Sam Camp
bell, Mrs. Cora Mackenzie, William
Mitchel,
Joseph 1
Bish.
, (Intended for Last Week)
The United Church and Public
School combined will hold a Christ
mas entertainment Tuesday, Decem
ber 2Jst in the Town Hall.
Mr. John Darling was removed to
London Hospital last week for fur
ther treatment.
Mr. Harry Schiestal was brought
home from Guelph Hospital. .
Mr-, and Mrs. McNeil visitdd Sun
day in Teeswater.
Mr.'Wm. Darling is laid aside with
a severe attack of rheumatism also
Elmer Jef fray. We hope for both a
speedy recovery.
Mr. and Mrs. Herd will leave for
their home at Riversdale Monday,
Mr. and Mrs. Shaw, of Owen Sound
having, purchased the business.
Mr. and Mrs. McIntyre of Gorrie,
visited Thursday with Mrs. Cdsemore.
Mrs. Wm. Abraham lias returned
home from Wingham Hospital.
The November meeting of the Wo
men’s Institute was held at the home
of the Misses Jeffray Wednesday af
ternoon with an attendance of ten.
Minnie Jeffray was a Wroxeter vis
itor Saturday with Miss Margaret
Linton and Mrs. Wray.
GIFT BAGGAGE
Now while Selections are
Varied and Choice
Why not drop in and see our Christmas
stock of fine McBrine Baggage . . , and
select your Christmas pieces while you’re
here . . .
A small deposit will hold any article
until Christmas . . . it’s a simple time-saving
way to do your more important Christmas
shopping early ... no rush, no confusion or
forced choice from depleted selections.
Do come in . . . the McBrine line of
Baggage for this season is simply full of
'wonderful gift items For all the family.
A SMALL DEPOSIT WILL
HOLD ANY ARTICLE
UNTIL CHRISTMAS
GREER'S
SHOE STORE
, Vai Cottrell, (defeated—
Fisher by one vote), William BLUEVALE
ASHFIELD
Mr. Patton and Mrs. Patton
Ashfield parsonage, had for
Earl Sherwood,
near Courey’s
week-end with
Lucknow.
Rev.
of the
their guest on Sunday afternoon, Mr.
and Mrs. O. McGee of Redfrees.
Mr. Joe Scott, near Amberly was
busy last week on the 10th concess
ion, trucking gravel for Messrs Roy
and Bert Alton and
Mrs. John Little,
Corner’s spent the
Miss Mary Watson,
• Sorry to hear that Mr. George
Lane is still laid up with a sore neck,
which he received a few weeks ago
in a car accident.
Mrs. Wm. Sherwood of Belfast has
moved for the winter to live with her
daughter, Mrs. Adam Johnston and
Mr. Johnston near Courey’s Corner’s.
Mr. and Mrs. Bert Alton and little
Francis, and Mrs. Wilfred Hackett
and little Jimmie, spent Sunday with
friends near Ripley. *
MORRIS (
MrT^kaymond. Elliott visited with
friends in Toronto.
Miss Mossie Milligan has taken a
position as clerk in Mr. Russel’s store
in Brussels.
Miss Janet Robertson spent the
week-end with her mother, Brother
and sister on the 1st line.
Mr. Robt. Warwick spent Sunday
with Mr. and Mrs. Jack Warwick,
3rd line.
Mr. Harry Goll has been on the
sick list the past week with a cold
and Bronchitis.
Many congratulations to Mr. and
Mrs. .Chas. Bosman over the arrival
of a fine baby boy. .Glad mother and
baby are getting on fine.
The Annual Christmas Tree of
Browntown Church will be held on
Wednesday, December 22nd. Watch
for full.
paper.
particulars in next
BELMORE
week’s
Many
act comedy put on by the Wroxeter
Dramatic Club “Let us all get Mar
ried” they didn’t only listen, but
have listened to the three
Bargain Fares
DECEMBER 10 -11
— To —
Also to a number of other joints.
RETURN LIMIT—Up to Dec. 13
Consult Agents—Ask for Handbill
Buffalo ......$4.65
Chatham .. $6.05
Hamilton .... ’$3.25
Smiths Falls ». $6.65
Toronto ....... $2.45
Canadian Pacific
Women’s Association Elect Officers
The presdent, Mrs. Robert McLen-
non presided over a well attended
meeting of the Woman’s Association
of the United Church on Thursday
afternon at the home of Mrs. Fred
Ch’Urchhill. After singing a ,number
of Christmas hymns, Mrs. W. J.
Johnston led in prayer.
The secretary in reporting the
year’s work, stated 12 regular meet
ings held, 43 members, and 17 quilts
were made. The treasurer reported all
funds not yet in her hands but up to
to date the finances were good and
$20.00 was voted toward the electric
light account of the church. Yarn was
given out for knitting.
Rev. A. M. Robb conducted the el
ection of officers with the following
results:
President—Mrs. Robt. McLennon;
Vice Pres., — Mrs. W. J. Johnston;
Secretary — Mrs. James Johnston;
Treasurer — Mrs. Joseph Curtis; Vis
iting committee—Mrs. Robertson, and
Mrs. Wettlaufer; Parsonage commit
tee—|Mrs. A. Shaw, Mrs. W. J. John
ston, Mrs. J. Fell; Buying committee,
Mrs. Robertson, Mrs. Curtis; Organ
ists — Mrs. W. . Johnston, Mrs. J.
Wickstead; Programme committee—
Mrs. E. Johnston, Mrs. Sparks; Press
Reporter — Mrs. Robertson. At the
close of the meeting the hostess ser
ved refreshments, assisted by Mrs.
Earl Hamilton.
the Turnberry Circle of the Ladies’
Aid. The ladies quilted and the hos
tess served a tea.
The group presented the play, The
Red Headed Step Child, in Wingham
on Thursday evening under the aus
pices of the Ladies’ Aid of St. An
drew’s Church.
Ship Bale to North
The ladies of Knox Presbyterian
Church shipped a bale of bedding
new and used clothing, valued at fifty
dollars to Northern Ontario, this
week. . • >.
Sunday School Plan Xmas Enter
tainment
The members of the United Church
Sunday School are preparing a pro
gram to be presented on Christmas
Eve, December 24th.
The Sunday School of Knox Pres
byterian church have arranged to hold
the annual Christmas social on
evening
Sunday
of December 16th in
School room.
to report that Mrs.
Y. P.U. To Entertain Whitechurch
Society
regular meeting of the Y. P.
the United Church was held
school room on Thursday ev-
witli the president, George
Following the
The
U. of
in the
ening
Johnston presiding,
opening devotional period, Miss Mos-
ie Milligan gave a splendid paper en
titled “The unrecognized Christ.”
Plans were made to entertain the
Whitechurch Y. P. U. next Friday
evening.
The young people, under the direct
ion of Mrs. Alice Aitken, presented
the play “Clover Time” in Lucknow
On Friday night under the auspices
of the Agricultural Society..
Missionary Class Conducted at Y.P.S.
The president, Jack McTavish pre
sided at the regular meeting of the
Y, P. S. in Knox Presbyterian church
on Friday evening. Miss Jean Mc-
Burney read the scripture lesson and
Miss Alba Mowbray offered prayer.
During the business discussion it
was decided to send the 5c per mem
ber allocation to the Presbyterian
Treasurer.
Mrs. J. R. Greig conducted a Class
in Missionary History, including the
Bhil and Jhansj, fields in India, Man
churia in North China, Koreans in Ja
pan, Formosa, British Guiana and the
Foreigner in Canada. The meeting
was very instructive and full of in
terest.
Singing and the benediction closed,
the meeting.
Presented Play fa Wingham
Mrs. Peter S. McEwen was the
hostess this week for a meeting of
the
the
F.
Germam in Clinton.
Mr .and Mrs. R. F. Garniss, Mac'
Scott and Miss M. Olive Scott, spent
Sunday with Seaforth friends.
Miss Jean Scott of Seaforth, spent
a few days with her friend, Miss Flor
ence Fowler.
Sorry
Churchhill is laid up with a sprained
ankle.
Mrs. Nelson Cardiff of Brussels,
visited this week with her sister, Mrs.
Peter S. MacEwen.
Mrs. Grace Snell was a recent vis
itor with her granddaughter, Mrs.1
THAT EXTRA
FEW MINUTES
We spejnd in eye examinations
means perfect satisfaction to
our friends. Come here with
perfect confidence—you will be
treated fairly at all times.
R. A. REID
Registered Optometrist I
Office in Williams’ Jewelry ■
Store Every Wednesday Morn- I
ing — 9.00 to noon. H
Phone 55 for appointment. E
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We have a fine line of Xmas .Goods on hand to
gether with our quality line of hardware
Sw.
Xmas Tree Lights ........................ .h75c to $2.75
Snowball Attachments.............................each 15c
Xmas Tree Stands.....................................each 75c
Artifical Snow..................■..............,.........Box 15c
Skiis priced from :........................ . $1.50 to $8.00
Ski Harness........................................................50c to $3.00
Sleighs.from......................................................45c. to $3.95
Wagons, from.......................................$1.50 to $5.50
Tricycles, from...........................................$7.50 up
Kiddy Kars and many other articles.
A variety of snow shovels and scrapers for children
and groyirusp, all sizes.
Seie our complete line of General Steel Wares stain
less Enamel in combination of ivory and red, blue,
black or Green trim.
When it comes to shotguns, rifles, amunition, to
boggan, etc., we sell only the best quality Can
adian goods.
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| Phone. 27 We deliver. . D. A H. Coal.
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