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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1938-09-22, Page 7s. Thurs., September 22, 1938 GORRIE Mr. and Mrs. E. J, Farrish and lit­ tle son, Johnson,' attend Hanover Faij on Friday, where Mr, Farrish officiated as poultry judge. Underwent Appendix Operation Master Clare Bolton underwent an •operation for appendicitis in Listow­ el Memorial Hospital on Wednesday last. Nurse Foster is on the case, and 'Clare’s many friends are pleased to learn he is making a rapid recovery. Anniversary Services Sunday Next Gorrie United Church Anniversary is being held next Sunday, Sept. 25, with services at 11 a.m. and 7.30 p. m. The pastor, Rev. H. N. Watt will •be the preacher. Special music by the choir, who will be assisted at the ev­ ening service by a trio from Palm- >erston. Mr. and Mrs. George A. Dane and ■son, George, spent the week-end vis­ iting friends in Toronto. Miss Margaret Ne\yton, R.N., spent ■a.few days last week with friends in London,. Rev. and Mrs. H. N. Watt and lit^ tie son are spending a ..few days this week in Toronto, While there Rev. Watt will attend the General Council. Messrs. Elmer adn Bill Butt, of ^Harrow, are spending a few days (with their friend, Mr. Hector Hamil­ ton and other friends. Died in Listowel Hospital There passed away in Listowel .memorial Hospital on Wednesday of last, week, William F, Schnock, of Listowel, and who was well known here, being the father of Mrs. Max Jkbram, who has the sympathy of a wide circle of Gorrie friends. Rev. A. H. O’Neil, of Gorrie, and a form­ er pastor of the deceased, assisted at the funeral services in Listowel An­ glican Church on Saturday. Inter­ ment in Trinity Cemetery, 12th Con. of Elma. Misses G. and D. Dobson, and Mr. •and Mrs. Percy Dobson, of Toronto, were recent guests of Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Bradnock. Rev. Stanley Johnston, of Lucan, visited Mr. and Mrs. Wm. H. Gregg and also other friends in Gorrie a ■couple of days last week. Mr. and Mrs. James Musgrove, Mr, Jack Musgrove, Mr. Ellis Elesley and Miss Blythe Underwood spent Wed­ nesday last at the Western Fair, Lon­ don. Mrs. G. Edwards, of Wroxeter, and Mrs. Geo. Beattie and son, of Wood- stock, were Thursday guests of Mrs. Ernest King. Mr. and Mrs. Wilford King and son, Earle, spent Sunday with rela­ tives in Brussels. Mrs. Turner, of Edmonton, Alta., is visiting her sister, Mrs. William Hastie. Mr. and Mrs. Roland -daughter, Margaret, and Miss Alice Ritchie, all of Toronto, week-end at the home of Nash. Miss Edna Lawrence, of Toronto, spent last week with her parents, Mr. ••and Mrs. Chas. Lawrence. Nash and spent the Mrs. Thos. Named Alumni President Rev. A. H. O’Neil was elected president of the Huron College /Al­ umni Association at the closing ses­ sion of the annual meeting held London last week. in at Woman’s Association Met The Worhan’s Association met lhe home of Mrs. Toner, with the President in charge. Meeting opened with the hymn “Saviour, like a shep­ herd lead us” followed by prayer by Mrs. H. Ashton. A solo was given YOUR EYES NEED ATTENTION i Our 25 Point Scientific Examin­ ation enables us to give ydu Clear-, Comfortable Vision F. F. HOMUTH Optometrist Phone 118. Harriston MONUMENTS at first cost Having but factdry equipped with the most modern machinery for the exe- cution of high-class work, we ask you “fb see the largest displayt of monu­ ments of any retail factory iff Ontario. -All finished by sand blast machines. We import all our granites from this ’Old Country quarries diteCt, m the rough. You can save All local deal- er«V agents* add middleman profits by seeing W- E. J. Skelton > Son at West fend Bridge—WALKERTON UNITED CHURCH MODERATOR RETURNING TO A PASTORATE As he prepares to'return to a pas- Church of Canada, makes the ac- Church, Toronto. Stepping into the he read to tjiem the story of the self- torate, Right Rev. Teter Bryce, re- quaintance of younger members of j church nursery schools he was greet-iish fox. x tiring moderator of the United his new charge, Metropolitan United ! cd by these youngsters who insisted] by Mrs. Kaine “The Beautiful Gar­ den of Prayer.” Scripture lesson, Cor. 13th chapter. Instrumental numbers were rendered by Mrs. ■ H. Sparling and Mrs. Earl Toner. The resigna­ tion of Mrs. Strong as treasurer was read and accepted. Mrs. Earl was elected treasurer. Roll Call, fourteen members and eight visitors. A letter of appreciation is to be sent to Mrs. Strong for her services. The meeting closed with a hymn and Mizpah ben­ ediction. A quilt was quilted and a social half-hour was spent. Refresh­ ments were served by Mrs. N, ,Gal- braith and Mrs. Toner. Mrs. J. J. and Toi- dau- Mrs; Chas. Knowles, of Toronto, visited with her niece, Mrs. Anson Galbraith, and Mr. Galbraith, a cou­ ple of days last week. Mr. and Mrs. Jim Newton, of Clif­ ford, were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Percy Ashton. Recent visitors of Dr. and Armstrong were: Mr. and Mrs. Vincent, of Bothwell and Mr. Mrs. J. Garnet Armstrong of onto. Mr. and Mrs. F. Dowdell and ghters, of Toronto, spent the week- ■ end with the latter’s parents,-iMr. and Mrs. John Hyndman. Rev, Wallace Johnston, of Paris, and Mrs. Olive Johnson of Brantford, were week-end guests of the former’s' sister, Mrs. Harvey Sparling, and Mr. Sparling. Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Webster, Misses Margaret and (Marion Web- ste and Miss Shirley Robinson, all of St. Marys, were Sunday visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Everett Sparling and Mr, and Mrs. C. H. Sparling. Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Wade also Mr. and Mrs. Norman Wade.were in Tor­ onto over the week-end when -they celebrated on Saturday the silver wedding anniversary of the former’s daughter, Mr. and Mrs. David Dane. Mrs. L Wade remained for a longer stay in the city. Dr. and Mrs. J. Armstrong attend­ ed the anniversary services in Eadies* Presbyterian Church last Sunday. Mrs. Cloyne Michael attended the fall fair in Milverton on Friday. She was accompanied by Mrs. Victor! Shera. Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Carson spent a couple of days in London Jas,t week, i Large Watermelbh Mrs. W. H. Gregg is to be con­ gratulated on her success with Water­ melons, having one that tipped the scales at 21U lbs. The seed for the plants were sown in the open ground, Besides this huge one, she had a very close second With the ten remaining ones a fair size for this district, We might also add the watermelon ripen­ ed on th^ Vine and was an exception­ ally sweet variety, Mrs. R. F. Edgar accompanied Mrs. Hugh Edgar and Mr, James Ed- gra to Hespeler last Wednesday where .they attended the funeral of a former resident of 'Howick in the person of Mrs, Edwin Shantz, who was born 59 years ago and lived on the farm now occupied by Mr. and Mrs. Charles Grier. Mr. and Mrs. Percy Roseborough, of Owen Sound, spent Sunday even­ ing and Monday with Mr. and Mrs. Ernest King. Mr. James King who has been spending most of the sum­ mer with his daughter at Sound, returned with them home here. Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Owen to his Short spent one day last week in Toronto. Guests of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Bradnock on Sunday were, Mr. and Mrs. Will Hutton and daughter, Hazel, of Wingham, also Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Regan and daughter, of Marmora. ■St. Stephen’s W.A. will hold their regular meeting at the home of Mrs. Ernest King this Friday afternoon. INSTITUTE HELD FINE MEETING Mrs. D. S. MacNaughton Spoke “Fioneer Days in* Huron” on Mrs. Charles Laurence opened her home on Wednesday last for the Sep­ tember meeting .of the ’Women’s In- ‘stiiute, Gorrie, when about twenty- five members and visitors enjoyed a program on Historical Research. The meeting opened with the Ode and prayer. The president presided, and after a few words of welcome, called on the guest speaker, Mrs. Stuart McNaughton, of Wroxeter, who spoke on the Pioneer Days of Huron County, in which the speaker gave the early history of the county and told many of the hardships the fore­ fathers.. Underwent in laying the ground work for the successful agri­ cultural county we have today. Following this interesting address, six wedding dresses were displayed, when the members staged a dress parade? The dresses were up to 100 years old, the oldest being worn by Mrs. Jas. Anger, being her husband’s grandmother’s wedding gown. The next in line was one twenty-seven years old, worn by (Mrs. Percy Ash­ ton, who also wore a large black hat, trimmed with a beautiful willow plume which almost covered the hat. Three of the other dresses were over the twenty-year mark as well, and were worn by Mrs; N. Wade, Miss Nellie Dinsmore and Mrs, V. Shera, while Miss Edith Ritchie wore, one 13 years old.. The parade entered the room to the wedding music played by Mrs. McNaughton, Following the display, the program continued with the assistant local leader in Buyman­ ship giving1 a talk on “Tills Problem of Buying Shoes,” in which she stat­ ed that if* there were 225 shoe Indus­ tries in Canada, why need anyone go A crippling around in shoes which do not fit the feet. During the business period minutes were adopted as read and roll call answered. The local leader, Mrs. P. Ashton, who attended the classes in Bluevale on “The Re-Finishing of Furniture”, gave a brief report and asked that all’ Who wish to take the course let her know as soon as pos­ sible. Other items of business were discussed before Mrs. Kaine moved a hearty vote of thanks to the visiting speaker. The meeting closed with the National Anthem. During the so­ cial hour, lunch was served by Mrs. Cathers and Mrs. Kaine and hostess. A’. Y. P. A. HELD OPENING SERVICE ’------- » On Friday evening of last week St. Stephen’s A. Y. P. A., Gorrie, met for the first meeting of the season which was in the form of a weiner roast and social at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Norman Wade. A good at­ tendance was present and a very mer­ ry time was held around a large bon­ fire on the banks of the Maitland, when games were played and songs were sung. ^Another feature of the evening was a presentation of a Parker fountain pen to Robert Wade, who leaves to attend University in London soon, and who has been a faithful member and help in the A.Y.P.A. The fol­ lowing address was also react by the president, Miss Nellie Dinsmore: “Dear Robert: We, the members of the A.Y.P.A. of St. Stephens Church wish to take this opportunity of expressing to you our sincere thanks for the valuable assistance which you have rendered to our organizatiqn. You have won a lasting place in our esteem and af­ fection by your diligence and your kindly manner. We are sorry to see you leave our midst but we shall always look for­ ward to your home-coming when we can have you in our circle of fellow­ ship again. Please accept this gift as a small token of our esteem. We hope and pray that God’s richest blessing will be upon you and that you will have health, happiness and success during your University days and in the years which are to come. Signed on behalf of the A.Y.P.A., President, Ffellie Dinsmore; Secretary, Blythe Underwood. NEW STUDY BOOK WAS INTRODUCED Evening Auxiliary Held interesting Meeting Ofi Monday evening last week the Norrie United Church Hvenlng Aux­ iliary met at the home of Miss Ev­ elyn Stephens with a splendid attend* Ance Of members and guests* Miss Margaret Foster and Mrs. Chas. Black opened their programme with quiet music by Mrs. Earl Toner on the violin and the pianist Miss Velma Lennox, followed by the hymn “O, Lord of heaven and earth.” Mrs. J. Cathers read the Scripture lesson ta­ ken from Luke 11 1-9. Miss Margar­ et Foster chose as her subject for the evening “Prayer” and gave a paper based on the Lord’s Prayer, the mod­ el prayer which teaches us how to really pray. Miss Evelyn Stephens sang a lovely solo “Alone with God.” Mrs. Victor Shera gave a reading “The Fool’s Prayer” after which a hymn was sung and prayer was off­ ered by Mrs. Cloyne Michael. Miss Evelyn Dane and Margaret Foster sang a duet "Somebody is Praying for You.” Mrs. Carson then took charge of the business disctissibn following the close of the worship services. Min­ utes were read and adopted and the Roll Call responded to by a verse on “Prayer”. Mrs. Alex. Taylor was ap­ pointed to introduce' the new study book at the Sectional meeting at Fordwich. The October meeting will be held at Miss Foster’s home with Mrs. E. Farrish and Mrs. J. Cathers as com­ mittee in charge. The evening ended with a special hymn on "Prayer.’, "What have I done for Thee this day” and the Miz­ pah benediction. A social hour was enjoyed when Miss Alma Nash, R. N., kindly gave us some very inter­ esting facts about her work at Rainy River. The hostess served dainty re­ freshments. WROXETER Mr. and Mrs. Herb Patterson, Mrs. W. T.’ McLean and son, Jack, spent Wednesday at London Fair. Mr. Bert Martin and son, Bill, of Torontd, spent Saturday in town. Mr. and Mrs. A. Moffat and family attended London Fair one day last week, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. MacDonald, who have purchased the property owned by Mt. Norman Hall, moved their household effects from their rooms in the hotel to their new home last week. Mr. Gordon Gibson and Mr. Chas. Markle, of St. Thomas, motored to Toronto one day recently. Miss Maxine White, who has spent the summer at Pt. Elgin, ras return­ ed home. Mr, and Mrs. Jack Gibson spent a few days last week with friends at London. Mr. Alex. Stuart, of Toronto, visit­ ed with friends here one day last week and his brother Athol, who has spent the summer at the home of Mr, and Mrs. t>. D. Sanderson, returned home with Mr, and family, of Twirling his six-shooter nonchal*! gun he holds made law, he says, and antly, Col. Bob Dalton talks of the If botches had been cut, there would days when he ahd his brothers of the be 32 on the barret Whitechurch, visited oh Halton gang roamed the west. The him. tMrS. Robt, Mowbray and Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Gibson, PHIL OSIFER OF LAZY MEADOWS By Harry J. Boyle “ROCKING CHAIRS” You can have your luxurious div­ ans and upholstered love-seats and all the plush and cushioned chairs in the world, but give me an old-fash­ ioned rockin chair with a squeak in it, and I will be ’satisfied. Have you ever watched the family when they occupy the rocking-chair? First of all there’s Dad! That’s me, and you can pretty well gauge all the moods that I have by my action in the rocker. If it’s a lazy* and sort of well satisfied humor, then the slow pace of the rockers on the floor are sure to indicate* it. If there’s a knot­ ty ploblem looming up, the rocker will travel at sixty per, and as an oc­ casional, really perturbing thought comes to mind the rocker will burst into a renewed spurt of fast rocking. Gradually as the problem wears off with the soothing effect of the chair’s motion, it will settle down to a steady and civilized rocking motion. Watch Mother in the rocker! When the day’s work is done and she's tired from her labours, she’ll sit down in the old rocker and start knitting' socks or patching clothes. The chair will move slowly back and forth, matching her mood and then gradually it will slow up . . down to a bare move and her head will nod and the fingers will stop. Then as a sudden lurch of her head wakes her up, the chair will start up again and the fingers will start knitting or ply­ ing her needle. ,After this has hap­ pened two or three times, her hand will go up to stifle an embarassed yawn and she will say . . . “I'm go- inf to bed, Phil. You better put down that paper and come yourself.” The rocker by the window is Grandpa’s throne. From there he has a clean vision down across the farm, a good view of the neighbours and he’s sure, not to miss anything in the house. The chair because of a slight warp in one rocker, keeps edging ov­ er to the window, and every so often there will be a loud clump as he moves it back to start the trip over again. Close at hand on the window-sill Grandpa has his pipe and tobacco and his “specs”. It's regular routine for him after dinner, to puff away at his pipe, and then tiring of that he will lay it down ■ and gently himself off to a snooze. By the time he has rest­ ed completely, the mail will have come. The spectacles are donned and he becomes engrossed in the colour­ ed folders, that clutter up the mail box. And then after having presum­ ably digested their contents, he will settle down to a solid two hours of reading of the newspaper. Finishing the newspaper, the paper will be folded away and set on the little table just at arm-length from his chair, and then after setting the glasses back up RECALLS OLD WESTERN DAYS Does YOUR System OFTEN START THIS WAY Some people aye what are known as acid-makers. They can’t help.it— often they don't know it. The results of an excess of acid may seem just like, ordinary stomach trouble -f but they can’t be put right by ordinary stomach remedies I Excess acid may be the reason why you wake up flat, soue, bleary-eyed, bilious —- and the reason why fierce purgatives only leave’you in the grip of a weakening habit and the same old symptoms. But there’s one thing that acid can’t face. That’s the neutralizing power of Vange Salts, the alkaline remedy with the natural mineral spa action. A tea­ spoonful in warm water surges through your system just like the medicinal spring water far away in England where Vange Salts come from. Excess acid is neutralized quickly, painlessly. Your blood is purified of poisons. Your sore stomach walls are soothed. And that mass of hard, poisonous waste matter lying in your intestines is Softened gently, naturally, and passed out of your body. Then do you fed good I It's marvellous! But the most marvellous thing is that Vange Salts are only 60 cents a tin! At your drug­ gist now—but if you’re wise, on your bathroom shelf tonight! on the window he will bespeak him­ self somewhat like an oracle, and in­ form the rest of the folks about the world of news. Earlier in this letter I said that I preferred a rocking-chair with a. squeak in it, and I still do. ' That squeak is one of the “homiest’* things that a person could possibly have around the home. It’s the trade­ mark of a good, comfortable chair that protests mildly as it conforms to you and gives you a good rock­ ing. Then there’s usually a squeak in the floor boards, and the uneven boards give a rolling motion to the rocking of the chair. A rocking-chair is comforting . . . a great deal more so than an ordin­ ary soft and so-called comfortable chair. Come in tired and worn-out and sit downv and rock a little and see how your weariness disappears. Rocking chairs have their disad- vantgaes. I realize that quite well. They might be considered a curse to humanity for producing so many rocking-chair philosophers as they do., They are, of course, a boon to a lazy man. because he can rock diligently away . . . and while rocking make himself believe that he is working, I believe that we should organize a league for the preservation of rocking chairs. Millionaire (lecturing to undergrade uates): “All my success, all my mon­ ey, I owe to one thing alone—pluck, pluck, pluck!” Undergrad: “Yes, sir. But how can we find the right people to pluck?” “Plow, many kinds of wood are used' in making a match?" asked William.