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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1938-06-30, Page 7Thursday, June 30th, 1938 GORRIE Clif- Mr. dau- Guests of Mr. and Mrs. Cleve Staf- : ford for the week-end were, the lat­ ter's brother, Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Wassman, of Walkerville, and Mrs, J, R. Little, of Essex, Mr. and Mrs, Oscar Spence, ford, were Thursday guests of and Mrs. F, C, Taylor. Mrs. Ray McIntyre and two ghters, Dell and Patricia, spent Mon­ day last with Mr, and Mrs. Arnold Halliday, near Belmore. Mrs, A. Back, of Winnipeg, and daughter, Mrs, W, T, Stewart, of Tor­ onto, were week-end guests of Mr. and Mrs. H. V, Holmes, and Mrs. S. Munro; and also visited other old friends in the community. Mrs. Beck, who was before her marriage Miss . Lucina Blow, lived in the house now occupied by Mr. Wilford King, which was built by her father, the late Rob­ ert Blow. She left here over thirty- xiine years ago. ( Miss Ieanor Erskine, of Atwood, spent last week with her aunt, Mrs. and Rev. A. H. O’Neil. ,Mr- Ernest King is spending this week with his daughter and husband, Mr, and Mrs. P. Colmer in Toronto. Sunday guests of Rev. and Mrs. O’Neil were Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Mea- •den, of London. . Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Jefferson and ’^children, Helen, Gwen and. George, of 'w|LOwen Sound, spent the week-end : ' with Mr. and Mrs. George Foster. Family Day Service A beautiful "Family Day” service was held in St. Stephen’s Church on Sunday when the church was prettily ^decorated with flowers. The children of the Sunday School, smiling and -happy, marched in a body to the front seats of the church. Rev. O’Neil who conducted the regular form of service for “Family Day’’ gave a fine ■sermon which was based on the City of Nazareth and its significance in Jesus’ life. The boys and girls were .given much food for thought, to help in their everyday life, impressing on them tb do to others as they like others to do to them. Miles, of Toronto, spent last with Mr. and Mrs. Norman and other friends. and Mrs. Norman Wade spent days over the week-end with Mr. week Wade Mr. ■ -a „ few­ relatives in Toronto. Miss Ruth Fydell, of Tara, spent the week-end with her friend, Miss Arlene Galbraith. ' Mrs. John Ellis and Mr. Jason El­ lis, of Seaforth, Mrs. Griffin, Wing­ ham, were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Ellsley. Mr. and Mrs. Roland Nash and dau­ ghter, Peggy, of Toronto, spent the week-end with the former’s mother, 'Mrs. Thos. Nash. Mrs. John T. Strong, Mr. E. H. Strong and son, Stewart, accompan­ ied Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Spotton, of Wingham, to Toronto-on Sunday last where they attended the baptismal service in Parkdale Presbyterian j^MGhurch of Valeria Georgina, daugh- LWp4er of Mr. and Mrs. B. Raum( nee Glenna Spotton). Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Cathers, of Hamilton, spent Saturday with the former’s father, Mr. David Cathers, and Mrs. Cathers, and attended Cathers Re-Union. Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Benton family, of Rochester, N.Y., were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Farr on Monday. 1 Mr. and Mrs. T. H. Dane and dau­ ghter, Mary, of London, also Miss Norma Carthney, and Miss Rose Westbrook, also of London, visited on Sunday at the home of Mr. and the and the 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 Qntario. All finished by sand blast machines. We import al! our granites from the Old Country quarries direct, in the rough. You can save all local deal­ ers’* agents’ arid middleman profits by seeing us., E. J. Skelton Sr Son St West End Bridge—WALKERTON YOUR EYES NEED ATTENTION 109,000 CANDLES LIGHT DARKNESS, 100,0000 VOICES PLEDGE THEIR FAITH . the greatest religious demonstration multitude. A small‘scarlet figure sur- to modern-“lines made the congress anleau is shown as he invoked the | envoys, Cardinal Villeneuve (Right), frosts were used by the throng of- . papal legate to the congress, arrived priests. During the five days of the K7*.^' • j,.. -7/?:. Our 25 Point Scientific Examin­ ation enables us te give you Clear, Comfortable Vision F. F. HOMUTH Optometrist PhoMllS. Harriston I *-s’’? IL' V’:.''V ip Beneath a shining pylon, capped mass celebration on the Plains of Ab- with crown and cross of gold, the raham at the national eucharistic con- central altar was set for the midnight gree. j|||| M■ - w Magnificent pageantry scaled in the history of Canada. Bishop Dur- rounded by brilliantly dressed Vatican aJ- ^ie Plains of Abraham for the mid- congress 11,000 masses were said in night mass. At the celebration 60,000 Quebec churches. Mrs. Wm. Marshall. > Mr. and Mrs. Harry King and fam­ ily, of London, are spending some time with the former’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Steve King, Mr. and Mrs. David Dane were Monday visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Wade. Mr. and Mrs. Win. Gallaher spent a few days last week with friends in Toronto. Mr. Weir, Mrs. Jeffray and son, Fraser, also Miss Doris Sample, of Glenannan, were Sunday visitors with Dr and Mrs. James Armstrong. ' Sunday guests of Mr. and Mis. W. Underwood were, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Kermath and son, Raymond, Wrox­ eter, also Mr. and Mrs..Carl Penning­ ton and family, of Teeswater. Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Steurnol visit­ ed their daughter, Mrs. Wallace Wil­ ton adn Mr. Wilton, near Walkerton, on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Toner spent a few days in Toronto last week. Mr. Walter Wright, of Lakelet, ac­ companied Mr. Herbert Neil on a motor trip to Quebec this week where they will visit with the former's sister. Mrs. John Hyndman spent last week with her daughter in Toronto. The Cathers re-union was held in, Victoria Park here, on Saturday. Des­ pite the weather, some 71 relatives signed the record. The ball games had to be cancelled but the races were run off in the arena and an able afternoon was spent. were read and adopted and the. roll call responded to by a verse on love. Miss E. Dane was appointed Cor­ responding Secretary for the duration of the year. The recording secretary will fill the office of press secretary for the remainder of the year. The Mizpah benediction closed the meeting and a social hour was spent over the tea cups. CONGREGATIONS PRESENT PASTOR On Tuesday evening, June 21st, the congregations of Gorrie and Orange Hill United Churches gathered to spend a social evening prior to the departure of Mr, and Mrs. Fydell. Mr. and Mrs. T. Bradnock enter­ tained Mr. and Mrs. Fydell, and Mr. and Mrs. Armstrong to tea while the members gathered in the basement of the church unknown to the minister. On their arrival at the church, Mr. W. Gamble as chairman, gave a short address and called Rev. Mr. and Mrs. .Fydell to the platform.’ Mr. Mont­ gomery, of Orange Hill, then read an address to Mr. Fydell and Mr. Anson Ruttan presented the minister with a purse of money on behalf of the members of the two churches. Mr. and Mrs. Fydell made very )y replies in acceptance. A short program of musical bers by Miss Jean Heibein, Phyllis Hemmingway and Miss Evelyn Ste­ phens, short addresses by various men of both congregations and com­ munity singing, were enjoyed, Lunch was served by the ladies of the two churches. to the Junior Congregation to which you go. We therefore, ask you to ac­ cept these tokens of our love and best wishes on behalf of the undersigned members of the Junior Church and as­ sociated friends. At this time Miss Jean Heibein of Mrs. Fydell’s group, presented her with a beautiful white table lamp, and Bradley Galbraith, of Miss Arlene Galbraith’s group presented to Mrs. Fydell a white flower vase. Mrs. Fy- dell’s reply was very appropriately worded to the children, After the pre­ sentation a picnic supper was enjoyed by all present. Neilson; Betty Morey and H. Gowdy; wheelbarrow, Tom Edgar and Ever­ ett Cathers, Eric Pritchard and Dave Neilson, Earl Halliday akd Arnold Earl; Mother and Daughter, Alma Jardine, Ruby Hastie, Edna Cathers; Father and Son, Harry Hastie, Alvin Moffat; slipper race, Jennie Edgar and Earl Halliday, Dorothy Jardine and Eric Pritchard, Tom Edgar and Lyla Cathers; Group 2, Alvin Moffat, Capt., won most points; Group 2, L. Earl, Capt., was second. Youngest Baby, Marilyn Bowes. rived home last week.em in the afternoon. enjoy- GORRIE EVENING AUXILIARY MET On the evening of June 13th, the United Church Exening'* Auxiliary met at the home of Mrs. A. Taylor with seventeen members and guests present. Mrs. Carson took the chair for discussion of business when Mrs. S. Ashton ahd Miss Janet Watson volunteered to act as program com­ mittee for the July meeting at Miss E. Dane’s home. It was moved by Mrs. C. Michael, seconded by Mrs. Sf Ashton that we hold a picnic in August. Mrs. E. Carson and Mrs. A. Stephens were appointed to ineet a committee from the Woman’s Assoc­ iation re the matter of flowers for the church. Mrs. R. G. Newton conducted the study period, giving a summary of chapter six entitled “Manifold Mis­ sions.” Miss E. Stephens conducted the worship service using the theme "Love.” The hymn “Talk with us, Lord, Thyself reveal” was sting fol­ lowed by the Scripture reading Luke 10: 25-37* taken by Mrs. Taylor. Miss E, Stephens took the topic using the parable of the Good Samaritan' and opening with prayer, Mrs. Michael gave a reading entitled "On The Oth- en Side.” The hymn "O Ziotyhaste” was read in unison and then "In Christ there is no East or West” was sung. *The minutes of the May* meeting WROXETER Both love- num- GORRIE JUNIOR CHURCH PICNIC On Saturday afternoon, June 25th, the Junior Congregation held a picnic in the church basement. About fifty children and their mother^ gathered to enjoy games and indoor sports. Miss Arlene Galbraith and Miss Rftth Fydell took care of the games. Ow­ ing to the wet weather, races had to be omitted. At four o’clock the child­ ren formed a friendship circle about Mrs. Fydell and Miss Phyllis Hem­ ingway rqad the following address of presentation: Gorrie, June 25, 1938 Dear Mrs. Fydell: We, the members and mothers of the Junior Congregation, have felt it would not be fitting to have you leave our midst without expressing in some small ivay our sincere' appreciation ter your faithful and loving service dur­ ing your time with us. We have ever found you a sympathetic, tender and true teacher, friend and neighbor. On this, the eve of your departure, it is our earnest prayer that God’s bless­ ing will rest upon you wherever you go. May the future in your new home hold only pleasant tasks* and we know that our loss is a gain of great value EARL RE-UNION HELD AT GORRIE Mr. and‘Mrs. Lloyd McMichael and little daughter, of Toronto, were re­ cent visitors with Mr. and Mrs. R. McMichael and other friends here. Miss Cassie Harris is at present with friends in Toronto. Mr. Donald Munro and son, of St. Anne de Beapre, Quebec, spent a few days recently with the former’s mo­ ther, Mrs. Janet Munro- and Mr. and Mrs. Allen Munro. Miss Margaret McLeod, of Toron­ to, is visiting with friends here. 1 Mrs. G. A. Gibson spent a couple The sixth Annual Re-Union of the Earl farhily was held in the Park, at Gorrie, on Saturday, June 18th, 1938. About one hundred were present, coming from Detroit,’ Toronto, Mit-. chell, Brigden, Listowel, Ethel, Brus­ sels, Wroxeter, Beln'iore and Gorrie. Following the usual sumptuous din­ ner served by the ladies in the skat­ ing rink, the business meeting was held. The President, Thos. J. Earl, I expressed his pleasure in seeing so , days ]ast Week wjth friends at Harris- many of the friends present. This an­ nual gathering is sometimes the only time many of the friends meet. He welcomed the new members, several who were present for the first time. He was very pleased to again wel­ come the Detroit friends, Mr. Donald McFarlane, Mr. Thos. Montgomery, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Quinn, also Mrs. Mary Prescott, Toronto. The election of officers for next year followed: President, Mr. Thos. J. Earl, of Mit­ chell; Sec.-T^eas., Mrs. A. A. Shaw, Brigden; Sports Com., Mae and Earl Halliday, Lyla Cathers and Tom Ed­ gar; Refreshment Com., Mrs. J. Ed­ gar and Ross Earl, Anson and Mrs. Thornton; Grounds Com., Thos. Earl, Jack Cathers, Roy Gowdy. Speeches were given by Mt. Mc­ Farlane, Mr. Montgomery, Mr. Quinn, Mrs. Prescott and Mrs. Quinn. These all expressed their pleasure in being present and meeting their Canadian friends and hoped they would be able to attend next year union is to be held in Gorrie on the third Saturday in June, 1939, The afternoon was spent in sports, races and baseball. In the races the following won prizes: children under 6,Audrey Hastie, Jean Moffat; child­ ren under 9, Raymond Gowdy, Mar­ jorie Squire, Jean Moffat; girls under 12, Betty Morey, Joyce Jardine, Mar­ garet Moffat; boys under 12, Earl Tucker, Lloyd Squire, Bill Thornton; girls’ race, Reta Gathers, Dorothy Jar­ dine, Betty Morey; boys’ race, Tom Edgar,Dave Neilson; couple race, Ed- an Cathers and Arnold Earl, Dorothy Jardine and Eric Pritchard, Laura Bennett and Tom Edgar; 3-legged race, Margaret Moffat and Everett Cathers; Dorothy Jardine and Dave i ton. Mr. and Mrs. A. N. Edgar and sons Lenwood and Laurie, of Howick, vis­ ited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Verne Denny. Dr. John Munro, of Copper Cliff, visited during the week-end with his mother, Mrs. Janet Munro, and other friends here. Mrs. T. G. Hemphill was a Toron­ to visitor one day last week. Mr. and Mrs. J. L. MacEwen and I family spent Thursday of last week j Children’s Day Service at Anglican Church The service on Sunday evening at St. James Anglican Church took the form of a Children’s Day Service, and was conducted by the rector, Rev. A. H. O’Neil. The theme for the even­ ing was “Nazareth, the home of Je­ sus.” Offerings of Spring flowers were presented by the children during the offertory. The parish picnic of St. James Anglican Church is being held on Sat­ urday afternoon of this week in the Wroxeter Park, when members are resuested to bring lunch. The annual union picnic of S. S. 4, Grey and U.S.S. 16, Howick and Grey, will be held on Thursday of this week in McDonald’s bush. Ladies are re­ quested to bring lunch and each per­ son is responsible for their own cup. Confirmation Service for the Angli­ can parishes of Wroxeter, Gorrie and Fordwich, is being held in St. Steph­ en’s Church, Gorrie, on Monday, July 4th, at 2,30 p.m., when His Lordship Bishop Seager, of London, will be present to conduct the service. On Friday evening of last week the Wroxeter Girls’ Softball team played against Brussels girls at a Strawber­ ry Social held at Brussels. The local girls suffered a defeat 15-10. Dr. I. P. Campbell acted as umpire. Communion Sunday, July 10 service of Holy Communion, Holy The will be observed in United Church on July 10th following morning service.. Women’s Institute The W. I. will hold their, annual Picnic on Thursday afternoon of this, week, June 30th, at the home of Miss K. Goodfellow. Members are asked, to bring a guest. -------- • t '> Mrs. Herbert Henning Passes On Saturday morning following a. brief illness, there passed into The Great Beyond one of our well known and highly esteemed citizens in thQ person of Mrs. Herbert Henning. Mary Steele, born in 1862 in the county of Peel, was the second, youngest daughter of John Steele and Mary Davidson, who came from Eng­ land in 1850. She was one of a fam­ ily of ten, Thomas, Margaret (Mrs. Clarke), William, Fanny (Mrs. Ken­ nedy), Robert, Dr. N. Steele, George, Mary, all deceased,- and John and Isaac, both of Bolton, Ont., who sur­ vive. She is also survived by a niece, Euberta Steele, who ’has been a mis­ sionary in Chengtu, Szechuan prov­ ince, West China, for 30 years. Fifty-two years ago she was mar­ ried to Mr. Herbert Henning, who with six children, survive, James Leonard, Grand Prairie, Alta.; Gladys (Mrs. Dwight Gorrel), Pilot Mound, Man.; Stanley, Elrose, Sask.; Lloyd Mrs. Carter, Wingham, spent a few days last week with her daughter, Mrs. Wm. Mundell and Mr. Mundell. Mrs. Andrew Shearer, Sault Ste. ......., „..........., __________, ____ Marie, spent a day last week with1 and Clarence, 6th tine Turnberry, and Miss Beatrice and Mr. Thos. Shearer. Mr. George MacEwen, Miss Ellen at Guelph where they attended the ' MacEwen also Mr. and Mrs. D. S. Farm and Home Week being held at MacNaughton i_.................... the O A.C, | fr°m a motor trip to the Western Mr. and Mrs. Archie Gibson, Tor- provinces. the ! and The next re. onto, have been holidaying at home of the former’s parents, Mr. Mrs. W. G. Gibson. Mrs. J. J. Allen and Mrs. J. N. len, spent one day last week in Tor­ onto. Miss Maxine White is at present with friends at Owen Sound. Mrs. H. Waller spent one day last week in Toronto. Mr. Jack Rann, of London, is visit­ ing at the home of his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Rann. Miss Edythe Martin, Bescia Hall, .London, is spending the vacation with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. B. Martin. Miss Marjory Waller, of Toronto, is visiting with her parents, Mr, and Mrs. H. Waller. Mrs. H. Hutcheson and son, Jim, Mr, and Mrs. Tom Hutcheson, Dor­ een and Billie, and Mrs. Wm. Edgar, alt of Howick, visited at the home of Mrs. Jas. Edgar on Sunday. Mr, George and Miss Ellen Mac- Ewen and Mr, and Mrs. D. S. M<s Haughton, who have been enjoying a motor trip to Western Canada, at- Al­ Rhoda (Mrs. Allen McKercher), of Jamestown. Two years ago Mr, and Mrs. Hen­ ning celebrated their golden wedding. On that happy occasion all members of the family except Leonard and Mr, George MacEwen spent part of Mrs. Gorrel, wore present. For many last week in Hamilton attending an years they made their home on Oddfellows’ convention. I con. Turnberry, later retiring Rev. A. M. Grant had charge of Wroxeter. morning -devotions at CKNX Monday morning. He was assisted by vocal, numbers by Miss Barbara Grant, Mrs. Geo. Allen, Mrs. T. G. Hemphill with Miss Minerva Higgins at the piano. Mr. and Mrs. Ed, Jackman, Tor­ onto, were week-end guests of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Brown. They were accompanied by Mrs. Brown’s moth­ er, Mrs. Fleming, who will spend the summer season with her daughter, Mr. Joe Higgins, who has been at­ tending Stratford Normal School, has been engaged ter the coming year at Lakelet School. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Nichol and children, Montreal, arc guests of Mr, and Mrs .Eldred Nichol, 4th line. l returned last week from a motor trip to the Western Temperance Sunday Observed Sunday morning service in United Church was of special interest when Mr, Champteft, of Toronto, was the guest speaker. Me also spoke at Sal- 6th to terAlthough not in robust health a number of years, Mrs. Henning kept in touch with a large circle. She was a kind neighbor and friend, a loving wife and mother and the sympathy of all is extended to the family in their great sorrow. The funeral service was held from the home on Monday afternoon with Rev. A. M. Grant in charge. Two fav- oritc hymns of the deceased, were sung '"Coming Home” and "Nearer My God to Thee.” The pallbearers were: Messrs. J. H. Wylie, James Wylie, James Sangster, Thomas Mar­ tin, James McDougall, John Macleod^ Interment Cemetery. was made in Wroxetet Teacher Tommy: Teacher; Tommy: and down "What is half of eight?” "Which Way?” "Whatever do yon mean?’* "Well* across it makes 0*. it makes 3.” ■ *