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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1937-12-09, Page 5Thursday, December 9, 1937 THE WINGHAM ADVANCE-TIME^PAGE FIVE, »• i 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 - 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 I 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. .................... i I | Donald Rae & Son | Phone. 27 We deliver. . D. A H. Coal. «l