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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1938-02-24, Page 15Thursday, March 3rd, 1938 News and Gorrie Vidette GORRIE was and SCREEN STAR GETS LATEST STRAIGHT FROM PRODUCER'S WIFE Pray of Prayer Friday Women, do not forget the Wom­ en’s Inter-dqnominational World Day of Prayer to be held in the Presby­ terian Church here on Friday after­ noon, March 4th, at 3 p.m. Remem­ ber, in the present world wide crises that “more things are wrought by prayer than this world dreams of. Mr. Samuel Marshall, of Gelannan •spent Sunday at the home of his bro­ ther, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Marshall. Mr. Bob Aitkens,_ of Glenannan also visited friends here on Sunday. . Mr. Wilfred King spent a few days last week with her mother, Mrs. A, ► Earls, near Wroxeter. Mr. and Mrs. Percy Ashton and Mr. Elmer Dickison spent Sunday with friends at Clifford and Miss Pauline Dickison returned with them and. will visit her sister for some time. Young People’s Union The regular meeting of the Y.P.U. was held Friday evening at the home ■of Mr. and Mrs. Anson Ruttamwith thirty in attendance and Bernice Day, Audrene Zimmerman and Tom Vittie in charge. The meeting opened with •quiet music, with Bernice Day as pi­ anist. The theme of the worship was “Service.” Hymn “Rise up, O’ men of, God” was sung. Dorothy Heinmil- ler led in prayer. The Scripture found in Mark, chap. 16, verses 1-20, was read by Margaret Dane. Hymn “Jes­ us shall reign where’r the sun” was sung. A poem was given by Audrene Pyke. A splendid topic “The Great Commission” .was given by Bernice Day. A solo was rendered by Clar­ ence Sparling. The hymn “We have heard a joyful sound” was sung. The President, Arlene Galbraith then took charge. The minutes were read and the Roll Call was answered by a fav- . orite Sport or Hobby. Games, Con­ tests and Music, were enjoyed by all. A dainty lunch was served by the hostesses, Lorecn Thornton and Aud­ rene Pyke. 1’he meeting closed with the “Friendship Circle.” The regular meeting of the Y.P.U. will be held Friday evening, March 4th, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Galbraith. Missionary, Meeting of A.Y.P.A. • The regular meeting of the A. Y. P. A. of St. Stephen’s Church was held on Wednesday evening of last week at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. James Musgrove when the Vice Pres., Miss Nellie Dinsmore, took charge. The meeting which was missionary, opened with hymn “What a friend we have in Jesus” followed by prayer by Miss Nellie Dinsmore, and Scripture lesson, 60th chap, of Isaiah, verses 1- 12, read by Rev. A. H. O’Neil. Mr. Ted Malone read Several very inter­ esting letters which Bishop Sovereign of the far North sent, while in Eng­ land and Ireland, and which were of benefit to all Christians. Mr. Ed. Bol­ ton sang two beautiful solos Help Somebody To-Day” and “Go tell the world of His‘love”. Mrs. W. King told of the’Prince Rupert Coast Mis­ sion, and Miss Myrtle Short read, a poem “Litany for a Nation.” A Bib­ lical contest was then enjoyed aftfTr which lunch was served by the host­ ess and committee in charge. A.Y.P.A. Assisted with Service A splendid A. Y. P. A. service was held in St. Stephen’s Church on Sun­ day last, when Messrs. Ted /Malone, Harry King, Jack Musgrove and Rob­ ert Wade took parts in the service and special hymns "were sung. A own­ dirful sermon was preached by Rev. A. H. O’Neil, rector, taking his text from 3rd chapter of Daniel, 18th verse “Be it known unto thee, O king, that we will Ont serve thy gods, nor worship the golden image which thou hast set Up,” and' Mr. O’Neil spoke of the yottth of to-day being called upon to face as great a Crisis, as Regards moevements in the world to-day, and that they must try and keep themselves honest and sincere, sweet and pure. Misses Nellie Dins- more and Blythe Underwood sang a. very beautiful duet, We are glad to learn that Miss Our 25 Point Scientific Examin­ ation enables! us to give you Clean, Comfortable Vision F. F. HOMUTH Optometrist Phone lit. Harrietoo aMiinr "'i"riiP riajtaiiiiiiiiiiiHiiiu Naughton gave two short readings by Henry VanDyke. An exchange of Valentines was an added feature of Interest. Mrs. C. White was post­ mistress. > Dainty refreshments were served by the hostess assisted by Miss E, MacEwen. The National Anthem brought an interesting meeting to a close. » S.S. No, 9 Enjoy Box Social S.S. No. 9 Literary held their Feb­ ruary meeting on Friday of last week. Mr. Frank Powell was chairman and the interesting programme' included, instrumental by Edythe Weir, a mus­ ical Valentine play by the school children with Miss MacDonald direct­ ing a male quartette, Raymond Hen­ ning, Graham Wray, Leslie Bolt and Gilbert Howes, gave a selection, the young people of the section sang a chorus, Mrs. Walter Woods favored with a reading; a mixed quartette, Marguerite Henning, Miss MacDon­ ald, Gilbert Howes and Graham Wray, sang with Miss Jean McBurn- ey at the piano; the Rinky Dinks of Turnberry, offered musical selections, a solo by Miss Llia Cathers, Mrs. H. Copeland accompanying on the piano, brought the programme to a close. Mr. Wm. Taylor made an excellent auctioneer for the boxes and follow­ ing lunch dancing was enjoyed, Young People’s Union “The Life of Mary Slessor” the topic at Y.P.U. on Monday even­ ing last. Eva Musgrove was in charge of the topic and the Scripture lesson was read by Miss Yvonne White, while Rev. A. M. Grant lead in pray­ er. During the business session plans were made to entertain Gorrie Y.P.U. to a skating party. The meeting clos­ ed with the Mizpah benediction, a period of games was enjoyed. and under, Betty Edwards, Mima- Dodds; boys, race, IQ and under, Cal­ vin Moffatt, Verne Humbly; girls’ race, 10 and under, Margaret /Moffatt* Mary Meahan; youngest boy on skat-- es, Glen McMichael; youngest girl on. skates, Margaret Moffatt. The lucky ticket prize went to Miss' A-Archibald, PHIL OSIFER OF LAZY MEADOWS ■Something not for the boys to hear was the apparent subject of this conversation between Marlene Die­ trich‘(LEFT) and Mrs. Jack Warner, wife of the motion picture producer. The two were members of a party of film folk which recently made a night of it at a west coast night club. Sev­ eral patrons were as much interested in the monkey fur trimming of La Dietrich’s bonnet as she was in hear­ ing confidences of Mrs. Warner. Prowling between tables, a candid cameraman came upon them, waited for- this tense moment, snapped his eithershutter and departed without realizing, how apt a subject their chit chat was to his mind. OBITUARY re­ Kate Earngey, who has been ill, is steadily improving, and trust,she will soon be out again. Congratulations to Mr, Isaac Wade who celebrated his 82nd birthday on Wednesday last. He and Mrs. Wade spent the day at the home of their son, Norman and Mrs. Wade. Otl^cr guests were, Mrs. Andrew Sotheran, of Fordwich, and Mr. and Mrs. Fitz­ patrick, of Elgin, Man. Rev. F. J. Fydell was a London visitor this week. Mr. Phillip Harding spent a couple of days this’ week at Toronto and Proton. DEATH CLAIMS EARLY SETTLER On Monday, Feb. 14th, death claim­ ed one of Howick’s early settlers, when Mrs. Elizabeth Zimmerman quietly slipped away to her Heaven­ ly Home. The deceased, who maiden name was Elizabeth Carson, was -born on March 15th, 1860, in the township of Morris, of^pioneer stock. In 1875 she moved with her parents to the Township of Howick. In the year 1884 she was married to Henry Zim­ merman and resided at the family home on the 8th Con. of Howick some 54 years. During her lifetime she was a very willing and active member of the Methodist Church (now Gorrie Unit­ ed Church) and as long as health permitted, served faithfully as a mem. ber of the Ladies’ Aid and 'Mission­ ary Society. Surviving are her son, Sanford, on the home farm, and one daughter, Edna (Mrs. Fred McIntosh) of Brad­ well, Sask.; one son, Harry, and one daughter, Emma, having predeceased her several years ago; also surviving are one brother, three sisters and nine grandchildren. ..The funeral was held from the fam­ ily home on Wednesday, Feb. 16th, the service being conducted by ReV. G. Fydell, and interment in Gorrie Cemetery, Many friends and neigh­ bors gathered at the service to pay their last respects and her presence Will be missed in the neighborhood where she resided for so many years. 1878. The bridesmaid on. this occas­ ion was Miss M. Holmes, and the groomsman, Mr. Joe Taylor, who is still living. Mr. and Mrs. Ferguson have lived all their 60 years of mar­ ried life in Howick, coming on March 20th, 1878, to concession 17, lot 9, near Lakelet, where they resided for years, then coming to Gorrie to make their home, where they have spent the past" 16 years. |Mr. and Mrs. Fergu­ son had two sons, Wilbert and Thom­ as, both deceased several years. Mr.- Ferguson ability as a council­ lor will ’be remembered by the older citizens of Howick, serving for a number of years, and later served six years. as County Commission. Be­ sides this he Whs Sunday School Sup­ erintendent at Lakelet Methodist Church for a good numbet: of years, coming to Gorrie he has'served on the Official Board and still is an Honorary Member of the Session. Mr. and Mrs. Ferguson are enjoy­ ing fairly good health and on this oc­ casion were indeed very happy to have their many friends calling on them. Mr. and. Mrs. E. A. Fallis, of Fordwich, were their guests when they spent the day together it being Mrs. Fallis’ birthday, being born on the same day and has been privileged to spend a good number of her birth­ days with her aunt and uncle. Mr. and Mrs. Ferguson were recipients of many nice remembrances on this hap­ py occasion, among them being a table lamp, flowers, and candy from nieces, friends and neighbors. Numer­ ous calls by telephone were received aS well as a score of cards. And to this very highly esteemed couple the whole community joins in wishing Continued years of happiness. ter noon, March 3rd, at 3 p.m. in the United Church. Members of the Y.P.U. held a skat­ ing par.ty in the rink here on Monday evening, and had as guests members of the Gorrie Y.P.U.. Lunch was served in the school room of the church. Gorrie Team Won in Overtime Gorrie and Wroxeter hockey teams met on Friday night in the rink here for another game, which at the end of regulation time was a tie, and at the end of the overtime, Gorrie had scored the winning goal. A number of casualties occurred during the game; when one of the Wroxeter players, Alex. McTavish, received a bad cut on the head which required medical attention, and also when one of the spectators, was struck on the face by a flying puck. A.Y.P.A. Service at St. James Church A special A.Y.P.A service was held on Sunday evening at St. James’ Church when a number of the young people took’ part. The Psalm 148, was taken by Mr. Harold Kaake, the les­ son, Matt. 5: 1-16, was read by Mr. Robt. Paulin took charge of the pray­ ers. The rector, Rev. A. H. O’Neil, delivered a splendid sermon especial­ ly in keeping with the theme of the service, choosing as his text Daniel 3:18 “But if not, be it known unto thee, O king, that we will not serve thy gods, nor worship the golden im­ age which thou hast set up.’’ The choir, composed of young people sang as the offertory anthem “Youth of the World Arise.’1 This community learned with gret of the death of one of its form­ er highly esteemed residents in the person of Mrs. Robert Black, who died at the home of her son-in-law, Mr. B. Whitmore, Owen Sound, on Saturday, following a short illness. Barbara Jane Thompson was born in Egmondville 78 years ago. Fifty-nine years ago she was married to her late husband, Robert Black. Following their marriage they lived in Brussels, Fergus and Gorrie. Forty years ago iMr. and Mrs. Black came to Wrox­ eter, where until Mr. Black’s death nine years ago, he operated a Flour and Feed mill. During the many years Mrs. Black made her home here, she was dearly beloved by all who knew her. Her fine hospitality in her home, her in­ terest in the community and her de­ votion to her church, will long be re­ membered. During the years since leaving she continued to support it and during the holiday season each years she returned to visit her many friends she was found in the family pew, where she and her family had worshipped for many years. She leaves to mourn the loss of a devoted mother, six children, Nellie (Mrs. B. Whitmore), Jeanette (Mrs. R. I’ye), George, all of Owen Sound; Scott, of Tukaske; Anderson and Ag­ nes (Mrs. H. Little) both of Toronto, a son, William, gave his life in the r | Great War. A sister, Mrs. A. McClen- nan, Toronto, and a brother, James, in Western Canada, also survive. Following the funeral service Mon- A.Y P A Meeting day ’n Owen Sound which was in Mr. and Mrs. Wm. MacDonald op-!chargC of Kev’ Mr‘ Webater’ inter" Mrs. Stocks had the misfortune to fall on the ice recently, fracturing some ribs. We hope she may soon be well. Mr, and Mrs. Greer Wylie and son, Glenn, were .Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. McBurney, 6th line Turnber­ ry. Mr. and ‘Mrs. N. T. McLaughlin and family were guests of Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Hutchison, Fordwich, on Thursday Hutchison day. Mr. and attended the funeral services of the late Mr. Wm. Goggin at/Fordwich on Thursday afternoon. Mr. and /Mrs. H'. H. Mercer visited Mr. D, D. Sanderson in Victoria Hos­ pital, London, on Sunday. We are glad to know Mr. Sanderson is mak­ ing good progress following ation. get and It’s the MARRIED WILTON-STEURNOL — In of last week when Mr. celebrated his 80th birth- Mrs. D. S. MacNaughton an oper- St. Patrick’s Tea under the auspices Circle and W.M.S. for March 17th. Keep this of is Girls’ being ' A tea Mission planned date open. W. A. Present Hymn Slides The Woman’s Association, United Church, recently presented a number of hymn slides to the Sunday School, a gift which -was very much apprec­ iated. GORRIE COUPLE 60 YEARS MARRIED Mf. and Mrs. S. W< Ferguson Cele­ brated Dlaniond Wedding Monday Mr. and Mrs. S. W. Ferguson, Ger­ tie’s Grand Ohl Couple, celebrated their Diamond Wedding Anniversary on Monday, Feb. 28th, Mr. and Mrs. Ferguson were married in the Cottn- !ty of Durham, the tSWship of Cart- I wtight, now known as Blackstock by the Itev. John Creighton, on Feb. 28, Members of the A. Y. P. A. held their regular meeting on Tuesday ev­ ening of last Mr. and Mrs. week at the home Win. .MacDonald. of Mild- , may, on Saturday, Feb. 26th, Miss Jean Steurnol, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Steurnol, of Howick, was lace united in marriage to Mr. Wal- Wilton, of near Walkerton. WROXETER and Mrs. Geo. Allen left onMr. Saturday for a visit with their son- in-law and daughter, Dr. M. T. and Mrs. Macfarlane, at Cold Lake, Alta. Mr. and Mrs, Percy Rogers, of De­ troit, are spending a few days at the home of the latter’s mother, Paulin, Mr. and Mrs, Lawrence and sons, Bruce and John, don, were week-end visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Bert Martin. (Mrs, G. Parks is visiting at the home of her son, Mr. and Mrs. Wni, Parks. The Women’s World Day of Pray­ er Service is being held on Friday af- Mrs. G, Moffatt of Lon- Held Skating Party Owing to unfavorable weather con­ ditions a few weeks ago, the members of the A.Y.P.A. were -unable to hold the skating party hwich they had planned. This event was held Mon­ day evening of this week at the rink here and after skating the members and their guests returned to .the home of Mr, and Mrs. Wesley Paulin where lunch was enjoyed. Mrs, Archie McMichael visited friends in Wingham a couple of days last week. Mis White, of Sask., was a recent guest of Mrs. Netl White. Mrs. Wm. Mitchell, of Salem, spending a few days with Mrs. Tony Meahan. Mrs. Alvin Moffatt and children spent the week-end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Eobt. Cathers, Gorrie. Mts. Peart Thomson, of Wingham, spent Saturday afternoon with Mr, and Mrs. Fred Kitchen, is lill, cwitl vV 111* TV.X Cl V -1—' w IX cl I Clened their home for the members of 'vas ’”a^c jn JheJanuly at the A.Y.P.A. on Monday night last. The president, Miss Kathleen Durst, presided and following „ the opening - TT ,hymn, Charlie Patterson read the John Henneberg, lhomas Hemplnll, Scripture lesson followed by prayer Allen, R. J. Rann, A. J. Satider- by Rev. A, H. O’Neil. Interesting Son’ Allan Munroe. readings were given by Margaret' / * Davey, Mrs. Earl Ball, Jeanette Ad- CARNIVAL WAS ams. Miss Isobel Milligan favored with a piano solo. “Thomas Gray” was the subject on which Robert Paulin Gray’s yard, ments. Wroxeter, Rev. A. H. Grant and Rev. Mr. Webster taking the service at the grave. The pallbearers were: Messrs. spoke, reading the immortal Elegy on a Country Church- Thc hostess served refresh- Apprcciation of Mr. and Mrs. MacDonald’s hospitality was express­ ed and the meeting closed with pray­ er by the rector, Rev. A. H. O’Neil, i Address on Banking Given Institute The February meeting of the W. I. was held at the home of Mrs, B. Mar­ tin on Thursday afternoon of last week. The president, /Mrs. N. T. Mc­ Laughlin presided. The meeting was opened by singing the Ode followed by the Lord’s Prayer in unison. Dur­ ing the business period plans were made for a social evening on March 11th to which each member may in­ vite a friend, Mr. W. A. Sawtell was the guest speaker and in his address on Banking, told us many things of interest on the subject. Then follow­ ed a Questiorf Drawer; Mr, Sawtell giving the answers. Mrs. D, S. Mae- GREAT SUCCESS The businessmen’s carnival which was held at Wroxeter Wednesday ev­ ening was well patronized. The judg­ es were: Misses Bernice Day and Dorothy Edwards, Messrs. Carmen Farrier, Thomas Vittic and Clifford Denny. The prizes were awarded as fol­ lows: Best dressed gentleman,. Bill Martin; best dressed lady, Elva Stocks; gentleman’s comic costume, Jack McLean, Charles Patterson; lad­ ies* comic costume,Mrs, Wesley Paul­ in, Alice Archibald; best gentleman skater, Wesley Paulin; best lady skat­ er, Lily Waller; best dressed couple, Elva Stocks and Bill Martin; couple race, Lily Waller genteman’s race, McTavish; ladies’ Minerva Higgins; By Harry J. Boyle -------/ “TIM MURPHY'S .STORE” J was just sitting down behind the stove in Tim Murphy’s store today and smoking away, when he exploded a regular bomb-shell in my ear. Now I always drop in there for a chat while I’m waiting for a load of grist, and Tim generally finds 'time to drop over and have a chat, between the times when he is waiting on cus­ tomers. “Well, Phil,” he says, easing down, into that old barrel rocking chair, “I’m going to have the old place re­ modelled,” I was so excited that I let my corn­ cob slither on to the floor. I just tried to talk, and my Adam’s ajjple kept coming up in my neck and near choking me. “You see, Phil,” Tim went on to say, “The women folks are not just like they used to be. Time was when they would hand the men a list and. depend on the storekeeper to fill it out. Now, they have all different kinds of products that they want to buy. They want everything to be kept out in the open on shelves, and it has to be done up in a sanitary way, and packaged in the factory. My opposi­ tion down the line here has a new store . . .” He just sort of hunched his should­ ers and I knew that maybe Tim’s business has been sort of suffering this last while. Women folks some strange ideas. I looked around the store then just kind of examined everything, not any too bright in there in daytime, and all those jackets that are hanging up on that pole near the window don’t seem to help it any. The counters arc always piled up with smocks and overalls, because Tim is generally pretty busy and he leaves that pile out there to keep any of his customers from getting tired waiting for him. There is an old-fashioned whip rack banging down from the ceiling with some whips that Tim has had there ever since horse and buggy days went out. The board partition in front of his little office where he keeps his books, are pasted up with sale bills and notices of church enter­ tainments. There are horse collars and hairpins, soda crackers and pop cases, meat and patent medicines. Of course now, they’re not displayed all together. There is a fine, old box-stove with a front of mica that lets you see the flames. Grouped around that stove there is five or six comfortable, old rocking-chairs made out of vinegar barrels. And I’m here to tell you that you can’t find more comfort­ able chair to sit in. Of course now, I knowj that the store will- be changed. I should have realized that before, but a person gets in the habit of dropping in there at that store. The surroundings are just about as familiar as home. I’ve been used to that store for years.. Why, I remember when Tim’s dad had it. In fact the store hasn’t chang­ ed much since then. It’s kind of hard to get used to some of the improvements which come along. To us old-timers . . well they seem to think that we old fel­ lows are trying to retard improve­ ment and progress, but I don’t think that is the case. Like the majority of people in this world, we are sort of opposed to seeing comfort slip out of our grasp. It’s not going to seem much like home to come in to that store and find that a furnace has been installed. I feel sort of certain that the barrel rockers will be gone too. Evervthing will be displayed in show counters, and that box of ashes that served as a spittoon will be away, The crack­ ers will be in sanitary boxes, and those oatmeal and sugar barrels won’t be there any more. Tim will probab­ ly be dressed up in a white coat and apron and he’ll be so busy that he won’t have time to talk. He’ll be. too busy thinking about now ways of im­ proving his store. The blacksmith’s shop is a garage , , , Tim’s store will be modern and too sanitary to have an old fellow like me sitting around . . . Shucks, what’s a fellow going to do, when * he’s waiting for Ins grist from ths I 1 and Bill Martin; Bill Martin, Jack race, Lily Waller, gentleman’s race, backwards, Wesley Rankini race backwards, Ivathlcen boys’ race, 14 and under, Humbly, Jack Durst; girls* ; ladies’ Durst; Wildon' race, 14 milt