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Home My WebLink AboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1937-12-23, Page 5i ELMER WILKINSON Special Christinas Service and a celebration of the Holy Communion will be held on Sunday evening next at the St. James’ Anglican Church, ‘X WINGHAM ADVANCE-TIME^ fif-SPECIAL BUS SERVICEJi| Gift Specials F, Ashton. /kg * d; 1.50 |i and Mrs. HOWICK COUNCIL Mrs. .Officers for 1938 Were Chosen WROXETER ZeUte I Talker Stores, Zjmited MM aS presented, far the new the other and how Christmas Miss Ber- bers were all present, the Reeve J. A. Bryans, in the chair. Minutes of last regular meeting were read and on motion of Toner and Baker were adopted. f s the L T. as L. as annual meeting of the Wo- Association of theUnited London-Wingham Motorways De pot, Brunswick Hotel, Phone 148. Leaves Wingham DEC. 24th, 1937 Southbound: 7.45 a.m., 3.30 p.m. DEC. 25th, 1937 and JAN. 1, 1938 Southbound: 7.45 a.m., 4.40 p.m. Men’s Tie and Scarf Set 5$ Tie and Scarf to match, neatly J'S boxed for gifts, excell- »7Ex» SI ent $1.00 value. Set... / OC vW Ladies’ Fine Gloves Fine quality chamo suede fabric Gloves, all show fancy decorat- ed cuffs, neat styles. *7Q W Reg,-to $1.00. Pair..... Ladies’ Neck Scarfs Fancy patterned neck scarfs, Ascot style in wide range of patterns and colorings,Reg. to $1.00. Each... • t/C Gift China Final clearance of our Fancy Gift China, wide assortment. Regular to $1.25. EA^.Each .......... OUC } SANTA GIVEN GREATJIECEPTION Large Crowd Present to Greet Him 19 . Fk3- .1® 15 SOUP A Tin CH Ch® table Thurs., December 23rd, 193 7 PAGE FIVE Fancy Bath Towels Bath Towels of generous size, 22. by 40 inches, all show bands •vi of color on white Q qSI grounds. Reg. 29c. Ea. . V Fancy Bath Towels £ These Towels show deep bands 1 of color with fancy pattern; blue, gold, green and rose, reg- | ular size and pleasing OQ weight. Reg. 45c. Each*^*'^ | Linen Tea Towels V Towels for gifts or will fill in your supply, splendid weight, I pure linen that dries satisfac- ♦ torily. Reg. 33c. g £ Each ......_.................... H Fancy Breakfast Cloths W All over check patterns with deep bands of color in contrast, blue, gold, green and red. Size 52 inches square. *7E Each............................. • OC J Men’s Wool Scarfs r, These all wool scarfs carry that | “Argyle Highland Scarf” label f of quality, fancy patterns, reg- ‘ ular values to $1.00. EA~ I Each .......... OUC Satin and Crepe Panties Smart array of lace trimmed panties at a decided saving, clearing numbers from our reg ular stock priced to EQ clear, Reg. to 85c. Eaeh.Oc/C Lingerie Set Fancy "gift sets, brassiere and panties of excellent quality crepe, all show lace ’ trimming. Half Price, Reg, $1.65. Q QEach................ O«5C Special Selling Ladies’ Gowns and Pyjamas These items are from our reg ular stock and priced to clear, gowns and pyjamas of fine quality crepe; all show fancy trimming. Reg.'to *| EA $3.00. Half Price.. .... X»OvJ See Toys Priced 35 50 75 LOO Toys and Dolls grouped for quick clearing, toys for the kid dies priced far below regular prices. Boys’ and Girls Books Regular 25c Boys’ and Girls’ 250 Page Books; good reading as Christ mas Gifts. I' ETo Clear...................IOC Gorrie, Dec. 15, 1937 Council met in the Township Hall to hold their regular meeting, mem- Packed by Willards Iff X I 4-lb. Box I iff 19 19y4-oz. WALNUTS mW"1 PECANS Dates Hem® .25 ^SFfeite c®r® «et«^ ORANGES Small Medium 20c Dozeft 30c Dozen ORANGES Large 39 c Dozen Moved by Weir and Baker that transients’ meals shall not exceed teen cents. Carried. .Moved by Weir and Lot ell that following bills be paid. Carried. A. Bryans, attendance, mileage and allowance as Reeve, 1937 $103.25; Lovell, attendance and mileage Deputy Reeve, 1937 $77.10; D. Weir, attendance and mileage Councillor, 1937 $78.10; A. E. Toner, attendance and mileage as Councillor, 1937 $76.60; Robert Baker, attend ance and mileage as Councillor, 1937 $76.00; Isaac Gamble, balance salary as Clerk, 1937 $90,00; Charles King, salary as Caretaker of Township Flail, Gorrie $40,00; Percy Copland, build ing for transients $27,50; H.E.P. Commission, deposit on lighting Wroxeter rink $30.00; H.E.P. Com mission, deposit on lighting Fordwich rink $30.00; Philip Harding, repairs and lumber,' building for transients, $3.55; County Treas,, hospital expens es for Ivan Felker $9.63; Jas. Doug las, fees as livestock valuator $16.00; Geo. S, McKee, fees as Weed Inspec tor, $21,55; Geo. A. Dane, load of poles for transients home $4.00; Co. Treas., hospital expenses for Gordon Doig,. $4,35; Mrs. Earl Johnston, re fund of dog tax $2.00; Sheldon Brick er, refund of dog tax $2.00; R. H. Car- son & Son, repair to Gorrie shed, etc. $40.70;’ L. N. Whitley, M.D., salary as M.O.H. and Sanitary Inspector $100,00; Mrs. M. C. Knight, balance salary and postage as School Att. Of ficer $25.00; Isaac Gamble, salary as Secretary of B.O.H. $15.00; J. A. Bryans, salary as member B.O.H. $5.00; David W. Rae, salary as mem ber of B.O.H. $5.00; F. A. Edgar, making plans of Gorrie and Maitland River $45.00; W. C. King, part salary as Collect W. Div. 1937 $100.00; Jas. L. Walkom, part salary as Collector, E. Div. 1937 $75.00; Oliver Gallo way, attending two dances in Twp. Hall, 'Gorri^ Constable $2.00; M. Nash, attending two dances in Twp. Hall, Gorrie, Constable $2.00; David R'obmson, servicing street lights in Wroxeter, 1937 $74.00; J. A. Bryans, services as Relief Officer $15.00; I. Gamble, preparing Deeds for projyer- ty sold by Township $7.50; Relief, ($73.42. ■ - Road Expenditures H. Sparling, repair to cuivcUt $2.20; Harold Foerter, brush and snow $10.- 90; Frank McKewzie, 'brush and snow $7.10; Wm. Maun, trucking -plank $1.- 25; Wm. Wilson, filling hole $1.40; Chas. Koch, gravel $2700; Harold Deitz, culvert and ditch $5.00; A. Pike, brushing '$2.W; P. V. Fordwich, calcium chloride :$15.40; Howick Municipal Telephone System, repair pair fo Un© ^.bO; Amos Martin, tile for Gaus drain !$2.24; George Hub bard, snow roads $2100; R. >F. Edgar, Supt. Salary '$14.65; 'Walter Reddon, weeds and ’brushing $4,00; Manfred Irwin, snow roads ($4.80; Archie Ir win, snow -roads ' $2.40; Gordon Wright, 'Snow 'roads $4.80; George Griffith,, 'snow iroads $1.00; Clifford Brown,, -snow -:roads $1.75; John Brown, snow roads($1.00; J T. Wylie, Ho wick’s share on Turnberry bound ary $104.'09; .R. iH. Carson & Son, re pair for grader and fence $10.22; W. Gau-s„ Township agreement, labor and tile $1(6X0; Dick Griffith, plank, dig ging and snow .$7.80; Roy Vogan, crushing and trucking gravel $380.80; Geo. Walceford, Gutting weeds $l.dO; Richard Watters, weeds and gravel,: $LD5; Thomas ‘Lovell, gravel $47.60. Moved, by Toner gnd Weir that By law No.. 1'2 for-.the year 1937, appoint-: ing a time .and place for Nomination 1 and ElectioU) ;also D.R.O. and Poll; Clerks as read the third time be fin- ■ ally passed. Carried. Moved by 'Lovell and Baker that the Collectors lb.e (hereby instructed to continue collection of taxes. Carried. Moved by Baker and Lovell that this Council do now adjourn sine die. Carried. « " Isaac Gamble, Clerk. Mr, Woodcock was well known in Gorrie, having been a druggist here for a number of years. He also serv ed his country in the World War, He leaves to mourn their loss, his widow, and two daughters, Misses (Marjorie and Marion, of Toronto, His body was brought to Cobourg for burial, which took place on Monday last. Sympathy is extended to the bereav ed wife and daughters, who are well known here. WOMAN’S ASSOC. NAME OFFICERS The man’s Church, Gorrie, met in the S.S. rooms Dec. 16th and in the absence of the president, Mrs. Harvey Sparling pre sided. The meeting opened with hymn 315 and all repeated the Lord’s Prayer in unison. The Scripture lesson, St. Matt., 2nd chap., was taken by Mrs. Strong. The election of officers for the coming year resulted as follows: President—Mrs. Kaine. Vice President—Mrs. A. E. Toner. Fin. Sec.—Mrs. F. Hyndman. Treasurer—Mrs. W. G. Strong. Pianist—Mrs. R. Ashton. Parsonage Com.—Mrs. Robinson, Mrs. Kaine and Mrs. Toner. Quilt Com.—iMrs. Strong, Mrs. FI. Ashton, Mrs. Howes, Mrs. Heming way. Lunch Com.—Miss Eatngey Mrs. Pyke. Flower Com.—Mrs. Sparling, Robinson. Auditors—Ml'S. R. Ashton, Fydell. ' The meeting closed with prayer by Rev. F. J. Fydell. AUXILIARY HELD ANNUAL MEETING The .annual .meeting of the Evcn- ing Auxiliary was held at the home of Mrs. Arthur Stephens, in Gorrie. Nine members .'answered the roll call wsith :a verse en “Gifts.” Mrs. Allex. Taylor .'and Miss ^Evelyn Dane as 'the pmagrajmme «oommittee, chose the Xmas 'dheme of '“Gifts.” Quiet music : ©,pxsn.e§. the ^meeting followed by a: solo by Miss Velma. Lennox ‘“While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks by Night” Mrs. Michael led' in prayer after-Which'the'hymn "Hark, the her ald ■■angels ®ing-” was sung. Mrs. Tay lor :gave a very^fine devotional ipapcr on “The Unspeakable Gift.” Mrs. L. F. Ashton-offered a prayer. Miss Ev elyn Dane .took the study book, giv ing a well prepared summary ~ clrapfer 3 ’“A .'New Church.'” This deals with the formation of the Unit ed 'Church an Canada. Hymn “Joy to the world” 'closed tflie devotional ser vice. Mrs. E. .Carson, president, took charge of busineBS^ minutes <oj the GORRIE Grapes Celery Hearts Tangerines 10c,b- 10c Bch- 23c Doz- McCormick's ChdcolatcMACAROONS CHOCOLATES MINCEMEAT PEACHES CHOICE QUALITY >» 29 - .25 .18 I »AS1 carrots S.- .14 Satin Mixed Candy 2 .25 Mr.1 and Mrs. "Wm. Wright spent Sunday with friends in Wingham. Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Hastie and children. Edith, Bobbie and Tommy, also Mrs. Wilford King ,wbre visit ors with the ladies' Lean and family, Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Musgrove, Miss Blythe Under wood and brother, Kenneth, spent a day last week with friends in Strat ford. Mrs, Alex. Marshall of Wingham spent the week at het home here. Anyone who saw the rows of horses tied at tight 'as they could stand around the town shed here on Saturday would surely never Say the cars were just taking the place of the horses, sister* Mrs. I. Me in Brussels, last James Musgrove, ____________________|(OMINION Former Resident Passes Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Irwin received the sad Aews on Saturday of the death of their sonyin-iaw, Mr. Harry Woodcoelt, who died in Winnipeg, having been sidt only a few a days, with double pneumonia, Noy ember meeting were read and adopted, meeting Ashton e Mrs. E. Lennox, given by Miss Evelyn Dane, as convenor of I the nominating committee presented . the slate of officers for the year 1938. [ It was moved by Miss Dane and sec-1 onded by Miss Lennox that the slate be accepted in whole Carried. The officers years are as folloyvs: Hon. 'Pres.—Mrs, J.. President—Mrs. E. Carson, 1st Vice Pres,—Mrs. V. Shera. 2nd Vice Pres—Mrs. I. Toner. > 3rd Vice Pres.—Mrs. ,C. Black. Treasurer—(Mrs. C. Michael, Rec- Sec’y.—Mrs. A, Stephens. Cor. Sec’y.—Mrs. K. Hueston. Env. Sec’y.—Mrs. S. Ashton, Christian Stewardship Convenor—, Miss Evelyn Dane. Auditors—Mrs. E. Whitfield and Mrs. R. Grainger. Pianist—Miss Velma Lennox. Finance Com.—Mrs. A. Taylor, Mrs. C. Michael (Treas.), Miss E. Stephens. Mr. Fydell conducted the election of the officers. After singing the hymn “Silent Night” the .Mizpah Benediction clos ed the meeting. During a social time lunch was served by the hostess. The home for the January will be that of Mrs. L, F. md the program committee, Whitfield and Miss Velma The treasurer’s report was , Mrs, Michael. ! Santa Claus made his official visit to our village on Saturday afternoon and greeted the largest crowd ever present. Coming in the good old- fashioned way, by sleighloads, that were sleighloads, and the merry peals of the^sleigh bells mingling with the hearty laughs of the children and adults, made the welcome for the jol ly old fellow very real, and gave the Christmas Spirit to our village, one which will be long remembered. The Sports Committee entertained the children to a picture show in the Township Hall, with Mr. E. Neil giv ing the pictures. The first of the Birth of Christ, the story being told by Rev. A. H. O’Neil, and picture was a real comic, the children enjoyed them. Carols were also sung with nice Day :at the<.pia®ro. The children were then asked to leave the Hall and march to the tree in the ‘square where they met and ■sang several carols for Santa. R/e- turnlng ito the Hall with him, they .gave recitations and sang, after which they filed from the building each re ceiving a generous bag of candy, nuts, and orange. Truly it was a great flay. [Special Christmas Service United Church will hold their Christmas Services on Dec. :2’6th .at 11 .'arm. 'and 7.30 p.m. There will be a (Christmas message given 'by fhe pastcir, 'Rev. A. M. Grant, with spec ial xnu/ic I by the choir rat the morn ing 'service. A Christmas pageant, '“Simeon’s Wish Fulfilled” will‘be giv en in the evening. This pageant by song rand story portrays very beauti- •of [fully fhe Christmas stnry of the com ing <af (Christ. Christmas Another Christmas and another wish—may you have the most of the best to brighten the hol iday season. F. J. HIIL • Merchant Tailor I have taken over Mr. Geo. Carr’s “Tailoring Business” and stock. I will always have on hand a complete line of first class trimmings, such as need- er for Suits and Coats, We are prepared to alter, rcino'del and repair any kind of clothing, will clean and press any garments not too badly soiled (that do not actually need dry cleaning or washing) at reasonable charge. This store expects to carry on with. “Tip Top Tailors”, also another first class clothing house,“Daventry Tailors”, for whom I have been selling made-tQ-measure clothes the past summer and fall. We absolutely guarantee satisfaction. Tailor made Suits and Coats from $18.00 up. Just Give Us a Chance to Prove It. Reporter, Mrs. Stocks; Auditor, Mrs. Hemphill. Rev. Grant, led in a discus sion on plans for the new year, “Oh come all ye faithful” and the benedic tion by Rev. Mr, Grant closed the meeting, Women’s Institute The Decembei meeting of the W. I. will be held in the basement of the United Church on Wednesday, Dec. 29th, at 3 p.m. Mrs. MacDonald and Miss Lily Waller, local leaders in the project on “Buymanship” will give a report and demonstration. Roll Call —A Thought for the Christmas sea son. Ladies of the community will be welcome. Members kindly note the change of date. , Sunday School Social The annual S.S. and Congregation al meeting of the United Church will be held in the sdhool room of the Church on the evening of Dec. 29th at 7.30 p.m. There will be a period of games for the children, followed by a programme, each class contribut ing two or more numbers. Refresh ments will be served, to which mem bers of the congregation are asked to contribute. Mission Band Elect Officers Miss K. Hazelwood presided over the annual meeting of the Mission Band, held in the church basement llast week. The final chapter of the study book was taken up and the roll ■call was answered by a Christmas Thought. Plans were made to take '•up the new study book “OneFamily” in the coming year. Officers for 1938 arc as follows: President, Velma Den ny; Vice Pres., Frances Wylie; Sec., Sybil Grant; Treasurer, Agnes Wear ring; Pianist, Margaret Moffat; World Friend Sec., Elizabeth Grant; Heralds: for India, Muriel Henning; Korea, Mary Meahen; Japan, Alma Durst; Canada, Bonnie Gibson; China, Pauline White; Africa, Ronald Mc Michael; Trinidad, Audrey McCutch eon. ___ Leaves Ho Brush Marks INTERIOR & EXTERIOR PAINT W. M. S. ELECT OFFICERS FOR 1938 The annual meeting of the Wo men’s Missionary Society of Wroxet- er United Church was held on Wed nesday, Dec. 15th in the church base ment. The devotional exercises were tak en by the president, Mrs. Stocks, and Mrs. H. F. Timm, the theme being suitable to the Christmas season. Mrs. A. J. Sanderson presided dur ing the election of officers. A part of the study book, dealing with the first missionary to the New Hebrides and early missionary work in China, was given by Miss E. P. Hazelwood. The following officers for 1938 were elected: President—Mrs. R. Stocks. 2nd Vice Pres.—-Mrs. J. Stutt. Secretary—Mrs. G. A. Wearring. Treas.—Mrp. A. Munroe. Supply Sec.—Mrs. B. Martin. Community Friendship Sec.—Mrs. D. W. Rae. Temperance Sec.—Miss E. P. Haz elwood. Baby Band—Mrs. A.- J. Sanderson. Press Sec.—Mrs. J. H. Wylie. Organist—Mrs. A. Meahen. Auditors—Mrs. Lovell, Mrs. Stutt. Young People’s Union Miss Velma Higgins presided over the Monday evening meeting of the Y..PTJ. .and opened wjt'h fhe singing of "From Greenland’s Icy Mountain” ;a favorite missionary hymn written by Bislhop Heber. Th^c Scripture lesson, Matt. '.28: 6-24, was read 'by Mima Doild«, followed by prayer by Rev. A. M. 'Grant.. Gladys Musgrove gave n reading "Christmas Bdlls.’’ 'Christ 'there is no east or west” sung, 'Billy Martin contributed a Him s®lo. "The Beginnimg of United 'Church” was the interesting topic 'taken by Rev. A. M. Grant. The Christmas hymn “Silent Night” and theMizpa’h benediction brought the meeting do a close. United Church Woman’s Association The annual meeting of the Wo man’s Association was held on Mon day of last week in the school room of the church. The president, Mrs. W, T. MacLean presided, and open ed with the Christmas hymn “Silent Night,” Rev. Mr. Grant lead in pray er and Mrs. R. Stocks read for the Scripture reading "The Christmas Story,” as found in St. Matthew’s Gospel, Mrs. Stocks explaining the value of the precious gifts brought to the Christ Child. The reports of the ‘Secretary and Treasurer for the year were given, and then followed the el ection of officers for The fob lowing officers were re-elected for the coming years Fresldent, Mrs, W. T MacLean; Vice Pres., Mrs. T. G. Hemphill? Sec,, Mrs. J.Adams? Treas., Miss M, Linton? Pianist, Mrs. J. N» Allen? Parsonage Com., Mrs. Stocks, Mrs, Kitchen, Mrs. Hemphill; Press Miss Leia .Hislop of the staff of Wingham General Hospital is visit ing at the home of her. parents, Mr. and Mrs, Ben Hyslop. . The skating enthusiasts are now enjoying this annual sport at the rink here. Mr. Fred Hambly has charge of the rink for the season and the ise is now in good shape. Friends of Mrs. T. A. Wearring will be glad to know her condition is greatly improved after-a recent at tack of pneumonia. “In was vio- the Anglican Sunday School Entertain ment. The annual Xmas entertainment of St. James Sunday School was held on Monday evening in the schoolroom of the Church. The programme present ed was “The Christmas Story” depict ed by members of the Sunday School who acted the various characters of Mary and Joseph, the Wise Men, etc. The story was read by Lily Waller, and the singing of Christmas Carols and hymns was by the church choir with Jessie Paulin as organist. At the conclusion of the programme Santa Claus paid his visit and gifts were distributed from the tree, Prizes for attendance at Sunday School were then presented to Shirley Deattman, Mac Durst, Alma Durst, Lenora Ad ams, Ken Kaake, Joyce Durst, June Waller, Ronnie Kaake and Dorothy Durst, by the Rector, Rev. A, H. O’Neil, A social period followed when lunch was served by the ladies of the congregation. May Your Christmas Be Merry. The same old greeting' in the same old wav — but it carries our heart felt hope and sincerest wishes for Holiday hap piness for you and yours The United Farmers Co-Operative MONUMENTS at first cost Having our factory equipped with the most modern machinery for the exe cution of high-class work, we ask you to see the largest display of monu ments of any. retail factory in Ontario. All finished by sand blast machines. We import all our granites from the Old Country quarries direct, in the rough. You can save all local deal ers’, agents’ and middleman profits by seeing us. E» X Skelton & Son It West End Bridge—WALKERTON . FARMERS ATTENTION WE remove dead horses and cattle CALL VS FOR PROMPTNESS — Our Men Will Shoot Old and Disabled Horses. Telephone Your Nearest Station Collect. ONTARIO TALLOW CO. SEAFORTH 16 EXETER 2SS Smith’sDairy