The Wingham Advance-Times, 1938-05-19, Page 7'4
and Oorrie Vidette
GORRIE
"To Present Comedy ip Gorrie May 24
Knox Young People’s Society of
Harriston, will present a funny mys
tery play entitled “Smoky Treasure”,
•cast of 10 characters, in the Township
Hall, Gorrie, on May 24, at 8.15 sharp,
under the auspices of the Evening
Auxiliary, proceeds for Missions. Ad
mission 25c and 15c.
Miss Mary Ellis, of Drayton, spent
the week-end with her aunt and uncle,
Mr, and Mrs. V. Shera.
Mr. and Mrs. D. S. Hicks, of Har
riston, were Sunday guests of Mr. and
Mrs. A. L. Stephens, also Mr. and
Mrs. R. H. Stephens.
The many friends of Mrs. R. F..Ed
gar will be pleased to learn he was
nble to come into town on Saturday.
Mr. Edgar has been very sick with a
lieart condition for several months.
Miss Martha Kaine left on Wed
nesday last for Winnipeg and Fort
Francis, where she will make her
home with her sisters and brother.
Mrs, Susan Munro was the guest
of her sister, Mrs. Querin, in Toron
to, a few days this week.
Mrs. I. McLean and children, Brus
sels, spent a few days last week with
her sister, Mrs. Kenneth Hastie.
Mr. and Mrs. Percy Roseborough,
Owen Sound, spent' Sunday with
^■he latter’s father, Mr. James King,
‘‘■’also with Mr. and Mrs. Ernest King.
Mr, Kenneth Hastie spent Satur
day with friends in London.
Guests of Mr. and Mrs. H. V.
Holmes on Sunday were, Mr. and
Mrs. R. K. Collins, Mrs. Bartlay and
Miss Margaret Perkins, all of Tor
onto.
Visitors on Sunday with Mr. and
Mrs. Robert Harrison were: Mr. and
Mrs. Everett Henderson and baby,
Marguarette, of Detroit, also Mr. and
Mrs. Robt. Henderson, of Wingham.
Mr. and Mrs. Jas. T. Shera and
■daughter, Shirley, spent Sunday with
Mr. and Mrs. Clarke Renwick at Mc
Intosh.
Mrs. Alvin Vollett and two sons,
Harry and Jimmie, of Durham, spent
the past two weeks with the former’s
•sister, Mrs. Harold Farr.
Mr. Wm. Marshall spent a few days
this week with his brother, at Glen-
annan.
iMr. J. Gordon Mundell was a week
end visitor with friends in Toronto.
Misses Ruth FydeU, Dorothy Ed
wards, Evelyn and Margaret Dane,
Bernice Day, Arlene Galbraith, Jean
Gowdy, Alma Galbraith and Messrs.
Lyle Fitch," Tom Vittie, attended the
"Young People’s convention in Bruce-
field on Saturday.
Mr. and Mrs. j. H. King, of Toron
to spent Sunday with friends in town.
Mrs. Robb and three children, also
by Heintzman’s Representative
will be done next week.
Regular Charge $3.50.
Leave orders with
Evelyn M. Stephens,
Music Teacher, Phone 48 r 2.
Gorrie Phillip J. Jardine
There passed away on May 10th at
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Not long after they were married
Mr. and Mrs. R. Stanley (LEFT) of
London, decided to spend their hon
eymoon on a cruise to New Zealand.
The groom Relieves the Dominion is
her father, Mr. Thos. Musgrove,,
Stratford, spent the Week-end with
thelatter’s brother, Mr. Jas Musgrove,
Mr. aud Mrs. Charles Lord, Tor
onto, were recent guests of Mr, and
Mrs. J. W. • Gamble and other ’rela
tives in the community.
Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Pell accompan
ied Mr.' and Mrs. W. j. Gamble to
Paisley on Monday evening when a
number of friends gathered and pre
sented their cousin, Mrs. George Mc
Kay, with a suitable gift, it being the
occasion of her 73rd birthday;
Mrs. Earl Toner was -the lucky win
ner of the congoleum’ rug at M. D.
Irvine furniture’’ store. The lucky no.
was 2090 and Mrs. Toner’s was 2041.
It’s always nice on a holiday to at
tend some sort of entertainment, and
for the 24th, nothing could be better
than the play which the Evening Aux
iliary have secured to come from Har
riston on that evening. Knox Young
People’s Society will present their
play, a funny mystery entitled
“Smoky Treasure” and has a cast of
ten characters, which we feel sure
would be well worth attending in the
Township Hall, May 24th.
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Their
place for newlyweds to set?
“crew” will be Richard
(IN BACKGROUND)
the
tie.
McGregor
who intends to work his way back to
England later. None of the trio is ov-
of the home of his sister, Phillip J. Jar
dine, in his 66th year. The deceased
was born on the 5th concession of
Howick, a son of the late iMr. and
Mrs. John Jardine, and had lived all
his life in the Township. The late
Mr. Jardine was never a strong per
son, and for the past ten years has
suffered from a heart condition. Last
New Year’s he contracted influenza,
from which bronchial pneumonia de
veloped. In March he “was removed
t’o Kitchener-Waterloo Hospital where
it was found necessary to undergo a
serious operation, in his weakened
condition other complications set in,
making recovery impossible.
He leaves to mourn his passing
three sisters, Mrs. W. J. Gamble, of
Howick, with whom he resided, Mrs.
Geo. Bennett and Miss Margaret Jar
dine, of Wroxeter, and four brothers,
Gilbert, of Valley River,. Man., John
and Norman, of Tugaske, Sask., and
Wm. T. of Brussels. (
The funeral was held to Gorrie
Cemetery on Thursday, May 12, with
Rev. F. J. Fydell, pastor of the "Unit
ed Church, conducting the service.
The pall-bearers were: Messrs. Thos.
Bradnock, A. Sanderson, Jas. Doug
las, David Cathers, Kenneth Hastie
and Milton Hastie. Friends from
Paisley and Chester, as well as a large
number in this community attended
the funeral.
GORRIE W. I. HELD
MAY MEETING
The May meeting of the Gorrie
branch of the Women’s Institute was
held at Mrs. Everett Sparling’s home
one Wednesday afternoon, with a
large number present. The president
presided and the meeting opened in
the usual manner,, after which a poenl,
in honor of Mother’s Day, was read
by Mrs. Shera entitled “When Moth
er Tucked Us In.” The theme of the
program was gardening, and before
the guest speaker opened her subject,
Mrs. Lawrence read an article entit--
led “Minds, Like Gardens, Depend on
Cultivation.” Mrs. Murray Edgar of
Molesworth, as guest speaker, gave a
very interesting talk on “How I Grow
My Garden.” Tile speaker brought
‘forth many helpful hints on growing
a vegetable garden as she depicted
her own garden, row after row of the
different vegetables and the different
varieties as well This was followed
by a discussion when all members
took part. Mrs. J. Elliott also of
Molesworth, was another visitor and
who gave us a glance at her flower
garden through her eyes, and many
helpful suggestions in slipping climb
ing roses and how to use turpentine
as a spray. This was followed by a
further discussion, after which the
president closed with,
It matters not what good we seek,
er 30. They fitted out a 16-ton ketch wife, bought a horse-drawn caravan
for the voyage at Burzledon on the ’ and headed for the open road. They
River Hamble. In an attempt* to find are making their way to-JS-outhampton
peace and freedom, Reginald Bray- where they will sail for the continent
brooke, young. London artist, and his and a four-year ramble. While Bray-
Its secret here reposes,
You've got to dig from week to week
To get results Or roses.
The business period was opened by
the secretary, Miss Nil lie Dinsmore,
reading the minutes, which were
adopted. The members, on learning
our delegates were not able to attend
the Girls’ Conference due to filled re
servations, were disappointed, and a
decision was reached that all members
should attend the “Farm and Home
Week at the O.A.C.” on a day when
a lecture would be attended by all, al
so a tour of the grounds be made.
Miss Margaret Dane was appointed
Peace Convenor. Owing to the pro
posed trip to the O.A.C., the district
annual, which is being held in Wrox--,
eter on June 14, and the visit of Mrs.
Aitkins O.L.the Canada Starch Co. who
we, expect will conduct a cooking
school here some time in June, it was
9 . . ' ■ 'tip"' . , '
decided to withdraw our regular
meeting in, June.
The District Representative, Mrs.
Kaine, gave a brief report of the dis
trict executive, which met in Ford-
wich, and plans were laid for the dis
trict annual.
The Treasurer gave a full report of
the past year’s finances, showing a
balance on hand of $35.00. Roll call
was answered by payment of fees.
The meeting closed with the Na
tional Anthem.and the lunch commit
tee, Mesdames Gregg and Gathers,
assisted by the hostess, served a
dainty lunch. There was a splendid
array of flowers, shrubs, seeds, roots
and slips on the exchange.
GORRIE Y. P. U.
HELD MEETING
The regular meeting of the Y.P.U.
was held Friday evening, May 6th, at
the home of Miss Lorraine and Jack
Thornton with 44 in attendance,
Alma Galbraith, Dorothy Heinmiller
and Mel Taylor were in charge.
The theme of the service was;
Walk in Light! and thine shall be
A path though thorny bright.
For God by grace shall dwell in thee,
And God Himself Is Light,
Bernice Day opened with quiet mu
sic. Hymn “Fight the good fight”
Xvas sung. The Scripture was read by
Dorothy Heinmiller, Ella Farrow led
in prayer, hymn “Rise up, O meh of
God”. The devotional talk was taken
by Janet Watson. Dorothy Heinmill
er gave a very
very inspiring
Church Stands
Alba Galbraith,
one foundation”
ident then took charge of
ness. The minutes were
adopted by the secretary.
Call was answered by a
Flower. Gatties and contests were en<
joyed by all A dainty lunch was set-
interesting poem, A
topic “What the
For” Was given by
Hymn "The Church’s
was sung.The pres-
the busi-
read and
The Stoll
favourite
ved by the hostess, Ella Farrow, Jan
et Watson, Bab Douglas. The meet
ing closed with the “Friendship Cir
cle.”
EVENING AUXILIARY
REGULAR MEETING
The regular meeting of the Gorrie
United Church Evening Auxiliary
was held on the evening of May 9th,
at the home of Mrs. C. McMichael
with a very good attendance. The
programme under the direction of
Mrs. E. Sparling and Mrs. E. Toner,
opened by singing “Jesus shall reign”.
Mrs. Sparling read the Scripture les
son and Miss E. Dane read a poem
on “Influence.” The hymn “Jesus
saves” was sung and Mrs. Fydell of
fered prayer, Mrs. Toner took the
study book' and dealt with the chap
ter “Ups and Downs in China.” Mrs.
E. Sparling gave an article on the or
igin of “Mother’s Day.”
The president, Mrs. E.
tobk the chair for discussion
ness, minutes were read and
and the roll call responded
verse on Mother’s Day. The treas
urer’s report was given, and the lay
ette committee gave a report.
The Mizpah benediction closed the
meeting and our hostess served dain
ty refreshments.
>0Carson,
of busi-
adopted
to by a
WROXETER
Mr. and Mrs. Jim Rae, of Brant
ford, were week-end visitors with the
former's parents, Mr. and Mrs. D.
W. Rae.
Mrs. A. Mealien spent a few days
last week with her husband in Lon
don.
Mr. and Mrs. Jack Barnard and
Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Bissett, of London,
were Sunday visitors with Mr. and
Mrs. Tom Burke.
Mrs. John Wray who has spent the
past few months with friends in Tor
onto, has returned to her home here.
Mrs. Wm. MacDonald visited with
friends at Glanworth for a couple of
days last week.
Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Cathers, Gorrie,
spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. A.
Moffat.
Miss A. Archibald was a week-end
visitor with friends in Toronto.
Mr. G. A. Gibson made a business
trip to St, Thomas one day bast week.
Mr, and Mrs. H. B. Allen and fam
ily, of Brussels, spent Sunday with
Mr, and Mrs. J. N, Allen.
Mr. Harry Hemphill, of Hensall,
was a visitor on Sunday with Mr, and
Mrs. T. G. Hemphill and Miss Cassie
Harris returned with him to Hensail.
Mr, and Mrs, Gladstone Edgar and
son, Donald, and Mr. Harold Edgar,
of Howick, visited on Sunday at the
.home of Mrs. Jas, Edgar.
Mrs. Davey spent a couple of days
make
book.
brooke paints, his wife will
notes in preparations for a
They paused for this picture (Right)
at a camp near Winchester.
&
in London.
Henry, Ches-
Mr. and Mrs.
of Wroxeter,
last week with friends
Mr. and Mrs. T. W.
ley, spent Sunday .with
T. G. Hemphill.
A former resident
Mrs. Margaret Rasmussen, passed
away on Wednesday of last week, af
ter a lengthy illness, at the home of
her daughter, Mrs. Wm. Austin, Gor
rie.
• Correction
Due to a misunderstanding an item
appeared in this column last week re
Mr. J. H. Wylie had purchased Mr.
A. Meahen’s house. This statement
was incorrect as we understand the
deal did not go through.
Mr. and Mrs. Graham Campbell
and son, Harris, of Morris Twp., were
guests of Mr. and Mrs. Archie Mc
Michael on Sunday.
After spending the past few weeks
with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. F.
Kitchen, Mrs. R. C. Berkinshaw, of
Toronto, returned to her home on
Monday. Mr. R. C. Berkinshaw and
son, Bobbie, of Toronto, spent the
week-end at the same home.
Mr. Tom Ritchie left for Toronto
on Wednesday of last week accom
panied by his sister, Mrs. Frank San
derson and daughter, Eleanor, who
had spent the past week at the Ritchie
home. Mr. Ritchie returned home on
Friday.
iMrs. Ida Ashton, of Gorrie, called
on friends in town on Saturday.
Mr. and Mrs. James McBurney,
Jean and Jack, also Miss Elva Aiken,
Molesworth, spent Sunday with Mr.
and Mrs. Harvey Neirgarth, Water
loo.
Miss Margaret Harris spent the
week-end with Mr. and Mrs. Norman
McLaughlin, near Wingham.
Mr. James MacBurney is having a
cement tile roof put on his home on
the 6th line, Turnberry. Mr. J. H
Koenig, Mildmay, has the contract.
Mr, and Mrs. J. H. Wade, Ford-
wich, were Sunday guests of Mr. and
Mrs. D. S. MacNaugliton. ■
Mr. Elmci* Niergarth, Waterloo, is
visiting his uncle and aunt, Mr. and
Mrs, James MacBurney. Mr. Nier
garth, who is a fourth-year student at
Queen’s University, won a valuable
scholarship this year. He is taking up
electrical engineering.
(Mr- aud Mrs. J. H. Wylie atid fam
ily were London visitors on Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs, Wm. Hart, also Mr.
Robert Warwick and Miss Ileen Hys-
lop were London visitors on Sunday.
Mr, and Mrs. Nelson Haist and
daughter, Southampton, were Sunday
guests of Mrs, John Bush and Miss
Gertie Bush.
Mr. and Mrs. Alkin Hastings and
son were Sunday visitors at Mr, and
Mrs. R. J. Ranrds.
Mn Dodds, in the village, is serl-
I ously ill Miss Hyslop, R.N., Is iri
attendance,
Ata ^business meeting of the Mis
sion Circle, of United Church, plans
were made to sew for the hospital
bale.
Mr. Muir McLaughlin and Miss
Meta McLaughlin spent the week-end.
with their parents, Mr. and Mrs, N-
T, McLaughlin, Wingham.
Women’s Institute
The May meeting of the W. I. will
be held on Thursday, May 26th, at 3
p,m. at the home of Mrs. J. J, Allen,
Miss Lily Waller will give a report of
the Girls’ Conference at Guelph, that;
she attended. The hostess will be as
sisted by Mrs. White and Miss Dav
idson with refreshments. The District
Annual Meeting vull be held in the
school room of the United Church,
Wroxeter, on June 14th, Mrs, J. H.
Spier, Brussels, will preside and the
guest speakers will be Mrs. L. G-,
Crozier, Walkerton, Miss Flora Dur-
niu, Dungannon, also Mrs, Clarence
Hayes, Georgetown,
Masonic Banquet
On Friday evening of this week,
May 20th, a large number of Masons
of this district will hold a banquet in
Wroxeter Town Hall, when the guest
of honor will be Most Worshipful
Bro. W. J. Dunlop, Grand Master of
The Grand Lodge of Canada in the
Province of Ontario. Rt. Wor. Bro..
J. H. Wylie, D.D.G.M., North Huron
District, will preside.
Women’s Missionary Society
The May meeting of the W.M.S.
was life Id jn the school room of the
church on May 12th, the meeting op
ened by the singing of the hymn
“Peace, perfect peace.” Mrs. Stutt had.
charge of the devotional period and.
read from Corinthians 2:1-5, and' fol
lowed with prayer. The theme for
discussion* was “World Peace” led by
Mrs. Stutt. "Jesus, the .very thought
of Thee,” was the second hymn, after
which the business period was presid
ed over by Mrs. Stocks. Plans were
made to make a quilt for the bale.
The Roll Call was answered by a
verse containing the word “Hope.”
Excellent reports on the Presbyterial
held at Exeter recently were given by
Mrs. Stocks and Miss M. Linton.
Miss E. P. Hazelwood took up the
chapter in the study book dealing
with Church Union. “Art thou
weary, art thou languid?” was the
closing hymn followed by the Lord’s
Prayer in unison.
They had grown wealthy suddenly
and had purchased a farm, complete
with hens, cows, and pigs. Said a
visitor one day:
“Do your hens lay eggs?”
“Oh, they can,” was the lofty reply,
“but in our position they don’t have
to.”
He (on phone): “Hello, what arc
you doing?"
Feminine Voice: “Getting ready for
church.”
He: “Sorry. Wrong number.”
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