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Home My WebLink AboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1938-10-13, Page 5Thursday, October 13, 1938 WINGHAM ADVANCE-TIMES Mid-October Values $1.49 All wool faille skirts, expertly tailored in very popular styles. Gored or panel-front with kick pleats. Sizes 14 to 20. $1.95 LARGE NUMBER AT CONFERENCE Huron County Boys’ and Girls’ Work Board Meet at Gorrie !■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ | North, filled to the full a pleasant — j|;liour. Jeanette Sanderson, of Brus- ■; seis, President of the Girls' Confer- S' m Just imagine a smart fur trimmed all wool coat with m chamois lining for $6.95. Visualize the smart new ■ styles (two illustrated). The larger sizes are rayon ■ satin lined, smaller sizes have kascha lining. All H have interlining. Colours: Wine, Green, Brown, m Rust and Blue. Sizes 8 to 14. $6.95 The New Tyrolean” Style . SKIRT 8 to 12 Years. This is the garment every school girl wants. Extra care in styling and finish ing have produced a bet- ter-than-usual garment. The fabric is all wool and is comparable to those regularly featured to re tail at $2.98. Owing to a special purchase we can Offer these .to you at $1.98 Furred Fall Goats Beautiful coats | you will love to) wear, trimmed i with luxury furs that will make you look almost extravagant. Super quality imported and do mestic fabrics. Coats are fully lined with two season celanese, or satin lining and chamois in terlined to the waist for extra warmth. Special Prices $12.95 $15.95 $19.95 $24.95 EXTRA SKIRT VALUE Sample Hats *Economy that goes to the head! Tiny hats, Sailor hats, forward tilted ber ets and grand bold swag gers. A sale that covers the situation with a hat for every occasion. Black and all of the Fall colours. Reg. to $2.50. Special $1.49 When in the store don’t forget to see our Special Bargain Tables, where you will find a large range of Fall goods. Table prices range at 25c - 39c - 50c - 79c - $1.00 Make This Your Favorite Shopping Centre. Visit the Store Often. We will save you money. ‘Walker Stores, £imited i JOSEPHINE ST. PHONE 36 WINGHAM J !■■■■■■■■■■■■■»■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ Some two hundred of Huron Coun ty’s Older Boys and Girls, over forty- three of whom were from Wingham, gathered at Gorrie last Saturday for their Annual Autumn Conferences. Meeting in the United Church, the two conferences were led in joint worship service by a group of the Gorrie boys and girls. Greetings were presented to the Conferences by the Village Council, the Official Board of the Gorrie United Church, and on behalf of the Young People, After the Roll Call that revealed the wide area from which the gathering had YOUR EYES NEED ATTENTION Our 25 Point ScientificExamin- ation enables us to give you Clear, Comfortable Vision F. F. HOMUTH Optometrist Phone.l 18. Harriston draw.n its members, the Conferences divided, the girls remaining in the United Church, the boys, thanks to the kindly courtesy of Mr. O’Neil and his Wardens, having the use of the Church of England. The keynote address on the Conference Theme "Come Let Us Worship” was given in the Boys’ Conference by Rev. Gor don Hazlewood of Benmiller, and in the Girls’ Conference by Miss Helen Baeker of Brussels. Group discussion was led in the Girls’ Conference by Mrs. W. P. Lane, of Goderich, Mrs. Gordon Hazelwood of Benmiller, Mrs. Harold Snell of Ethel, and Miss Dorothy Walters, of Benmiller. The boys were led by Rev. Chas. Cum*- ming, of WaltOn, Rev. W. E. Gill, of Dungannon, Brenton Hellyer.of Bay- field, and Rev. Clarence Beacom of Grand Bend. Rev. J. F. Anderson, of Wingham, had a Group in “Prob lems in Leadership.” During the’ joint dinner hour when a delicious re past was served by the girls of the Gorrie Evening Auxiliary, Rev. Har old Watt, pastor of the Gorrie Unit ed Church, led in an enjoyable sing song, during the afternoon a period of point recreation was ably led by Brenton Hellyar and his staff. This was followed by a fascinating and in formative talk oh “China, and Her People.” given by Miss Clara Me Gowan, and lavishly illustrated by pictures. Miss McGowan, who ap peared in Chinese costume, also had a large number of interesting curios on exhibit. The evening meal was a picnic box lunch, coffee being serv ed by the Evening Auxiliary. Yells, songs, Fun Time led by Fay Lindsay of Clinton and brief but informative messages by Alvin Corless of Clin ton, member of the Older Boys’ Par liament for South Huron, and Lloyd Dark, Wingham, member for Huron For The Official Weather Forecast Tune CKNX every day at 12.35 Sponsored by the Makers of Blatchford Feeds TORONTO Established 138 Years. j ence, and Benson Suter; President of the Boys’ Conference, moved a vote of thanks to the entertaining Church, which was answered by Miss Evelyn Dane, of Gorrie, Wesley-Willis Unit ed Church, Clinton, extended a cord ial invitation for the Feaster Confer ence, which was joyfully accepted. Going up to the auditorium, the two Conferences were led in an inspiring Vesper service by Miss Doris Traill, of Wingham, and the Conferences closed ■with the beautiful Candle Lighting Service of the C.G.I.T., and the Fellowship Circle of the Tuxis- Trail Ranger JBoys. With the singing of “Taps” and the repeating of the “Mizpah” a fine conference came to an end. LOCAL AND PERSONAL and hol- ,Mr, and Mrs, George Williams spent the holiday in Toronto. Mr. George Robertson spent the week-end in Toronto and Sarnia, Mrs. Art Wilson was a holiday week-end visitor with friends in De troit. Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Burgman, .Bill and Ruth, spent the week-end in Coll ingwood. Mr. and Mrs. W, C. Lepard and family were Orangeville visitors over the week-end. Mr.| David Warwick of London, spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. Harry Merkley. Misses Ann and Florence Barber were week-end visitors with their mo ther, Mrs. C. Barber. Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Crawford visit ed for a few days with friends at Indiannapolis, Indiana. Mrs. Jack McLeod of Toronto is visiting with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Buchanan. Mr. and Mrs. Ken Howard of Tor onto were week-end visitors with Mr. and Mrs. R. S., McGee. Mr. and Mrs. J. O. Habkirk, Mac and Miss Blanche Bennett were holi day visitors in Toronto. Mrs. Alma Falconer and Miss Ollie Coborne visited with relatives in In diana over the week-end. Mr. and Mrs. Bert Humble of Cal edonia visited over the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. Jack Mason. Miss Louise Hanna of Guelph was a visitor with her mother, Mrs. G. C. Hanna over the week-end. Miss Mary MacGregor spent the holiday at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Alex. MacGregor. Dr. A. W. and Mrs. Irwin daughter Marion visited over >he iday week-end at Port Colborne. Mr. Frank Howson, Dr. Geo. W. and Mrs. Howson also Mrs. George Colvin were holiday visitors in Tor onto. Mr. and Mrs. Reg. Sutton of Or angeville were week-end visitors with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Sutton. ! Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Hamilton of Toronto, spent Thanksgiving week end with Mr. and Mrs. Dave Hamil ton, Minnie St. Mr. and Mrs. Neil MacLean and son Neil of Toronto, were week-end- visitors with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. T. J. MacLean. Mr. and Mrs. Art Rumstedlar of Mimico and Mr. and Mrs. Ezra Mer kley of London visited over the week-end with friends. Mrs. Theodore Robertson and baby who have been visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Alex Robertson, re turned to their home in Toronto on Friday. Miss Velma. M. Lennox spent a few days in Ottawa, Ontario and Hull, Quebec, attending the teachers convention for the inspectorates of East and West Bruce. Mr. Elliot Fells of Smooth Rock' Falls and Miss Fairy Fells of Ker- tch, have returned to their schools after' visiting for a few days with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. John E. Fells. Miss Leah Robertson of the staff of the Sick Chidren’s Hospital, Tor onto, attended the opening of the Point Edward bridge on Saturday. She also spent Thanksgiving with her parents, Patrick St. Guests with Mr. and Mrs. Henry Allen on Sunday _were: Mrs. Ed. Plewes and son, Elliott, of Toronto, Mr. and Mrs. Jim McBurncy and Shirley of Kincardine and Mr. Harry McBurney of Teeswater. Thanksgiving visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. Isard were: Mis- ses Norma and Myrtle Isard, of Tor onto; iMr. and Mrs. J. E. Currie and son Jack of Islington; Dr. and Mrs. Armstrong and family of Port Credit; Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Isard and son Douglas also Mr. and Mrs. Tod Is ard of London. OBITUARY James Begley The death of a former resident of Wingham occurred Friday, October 4th, when James Begley, Vancouver, passed on following a short illness. Two weeks prior to Mr, Begley’s Shop at BONDI’S Where yop Save Money on Fruits And Groceries ♦We have a large supply of fresh Oranges, Bananas and all other Fruits and Vege tables. Grapes Last week for Grapes, sure and call to get your sup ply. Be It pays to buy your grocer ies from us. Better quality for less. Phone 207. death, his daughter, Mrs. Martha Merkley, of town, visited with him and at that time he was enjoying fine health. He was born near Dungan- ron in 1852. About 50 years ago he moved to Wingham and resided here until he moved to Vancouver nine teen years ago. He was a member of the United Church and the Canad ian Order of Foresters. His wife pre deceased him in 1895. He leaves to mourn his pasing two daughters and one son, Mrs. Martha Merkley of town; Mrs. Heber Thornton and James, both of Vancouver. Burial took place in Vancouver Cmetery. Mrs. David Johnston The community was saddened when it was learned that Lucretia (Laura) May Thom, wife of David Johnston, had passed away at her home, 1st Con. Morris Township, on Saturday evening. Mrs. Johnston was born at Lucknow, in 1889, a daugh ter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Charles Thom. She was married in 1913 and had been a resident of this locality since that time where she made many friends by her bright, cheerful dis position. Although she had not en joyed good health for some time, she bore her suffering with great pat- fence. She is survived by. her hus band, three sons, George, Charles and Flemming, one son Edward, died in 1917; one brother, William of Au burn, and one sister, Mrs. .Carrie Krohn, of Wingham. The funeral was held on Tuesday afternoon from her late residence, the service bein^r conducted by Rev. A. V. Robb, pastor of Bluevale United Church, assisted by Rev. J. R. Greig,, of Knox Presbyterian Church. The pall bearers were; Messrs. James Peacock, W. S. Forrest, R. J. Forrest, Walter Smillie, Alex. Shaw and James VanCamp. Interment took place,in Wingham Cemetery. Marshall, passed on General Hospital evening, Oct 8th,, following an illness m the early in his of one David A, Marshall A life-long resident of Turnberry, David A, Wingham Saturday 73rd year, and one-half years, Mr. Marshall was the son of the late John and Margar et Marshall, pioneers of Turnberry. He was born on Lot 1, Concession 10, and spent his entire life on this farm and was highly respected by his neighbors and a large circle of friends.' He leaves to mourn his passing three brothers and one" sister, Sam uel B. and Benjamin Wesley, both of Turnberry; William Henry, of. Gor- rie arid iMrs. R. C. Weir, also of Turnberry. ' The funeral was held from his late residence, Lot 1, Con. 10, Turnberry, on Monday afternoon, October 10th. The service was conducted by Rev. E. O. Gallagher, rector of St. Pa-ul’s Anglican Church, of which the de ceased was a member. The palbearers were: . Jack Fitch, Albert Fitch, George Herd, G. Byers, John Metcalfe, Ralph Metcalf. Interment took place in Wingham Cemetery. Joseph Morgan Joseph Morgan, brother of Mr. John Morgan, of Wingham, passed away at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Eliott Johnston, 8th concession Huron, oh Wednesday morning last week, after a lingering illness of a few months. Mr. Morgan was born in that vicinity about eighty years ago and lived in that community all his life. His wife, who passed away several years ago, was Sarah J. Need ham, of Ripley. .For the past years he made his home with his daughter, Mrs. Johns ton, who is his only child. He also has one grandchild,, Morgan, and leaves to mourn his passing two bro thers, Henry of Ripley, and John of lOKatQBJfiIOHOI raOEHOl Wingham. The funeral was held from the Johnston residence on Friday. In terment was made in Ripley cemet ery, 8 o o n o Fall Tonic Time You gave your furnace a hard workout last winter. And yet no furnace can be expected to give clean, efficient perform ance unless it’s properly clean ed every year. Have your fur nace cleaned now, before you need it, you’ll be repaid a hund red times over when thermom eters tremble zerowards. Machan Bros PLUMBING AND HEATING PHONE 58. :oc3o: Home Defence on Army Basis Leslie Hore-Belisha, war secretary, of Britain, announced complete reor ganization of the territorial army, Great Britain’s home defence force, to put it on a regular army footing. Mr. Hore-Belisha said the reorgani zation would “produce an up-to-date* army capable of reinforcing the reg ular army by units or formations.” Talks Peace But Builds Forts Reichsfuehrer Hitler told the world in a short but fighting speech that Germany is ready for peace but at the same time is preparing herself de fensively more than ever. “As a strong state,” he declared, “we now are ready any time for a policy of understanding. We want nothing of others. We merely want peace.” PICOBAC ----------i<pipe? ' TOBACCO FOR A MILD. 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