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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1938-10-27, Page 7* Wroxeter News and Corrie Vidette HOWICK COUNCIL Gorrie, Oct. 19, 1938 J?he Council of the Township of Howick met in the Township Hall to hold their regular monthly meet ing, members were all present, the Reeve, J. A. Bryans, in the chair. The minutes of ’the last regular meeting were read and on motion of Strong and Tone’r were adopted, Moved by Toner and Winter tjiat the report of the School Attendance Officer as read, be accepted and plac ed on file. Carried. Moved by Strong and Baker that the Hydro Electric Power Commis sion be hereby requested to cancel the contract of Part Block B. (Jewel ry Store) Centre Street, Wroxeter, said property being owned by Herb cert Patterson, Carried. Moved by Winter and Baker that the Bonds of the Treasurer and the ■Collectors issued by the Western As surance Company, be renewed. Car ried, Moved by Strong and Toner that the following bills be paid. Carried. ■ Geo. Hubbard, Scraper $7.00; J. A. Bryans, Selecting Jurors $4.00; Mil ton Leonard, Selecting Jurors $4.00; Isaac Gamble, Selecting Jurors $4.00; ■County Treas., Hospital expenses for Irwin Durst $52.50 ;Isaac Gamble, pt. .salary as Clerk $35.00; F. A. Edgar, Engineer’s fees and assistance, Mc Michael Municipal Drain $75.00; F. A. Edgar, survey, schedule of depths and Inspection .Municipal Drain 11, $15.00; E. C. Denny, contract on Municipal Drain 11, $56.00; W. R. Fraser, M.D., Taking Sidney Truman to London $10.00; W. R. Fraser, M. D., operation on Leonard King $50.- B0; Norman Wade, premiums on bonds for Treas. and Collectors $57.- 50; County Treas., hospital expenses for Eileen Kaake $26.25; County Treas., hospital expenses for Sidney Truman $7.00; Wm. Whitfield, bulb in Gorrie shed .60; ,W. A. Gibson, Sheep killed or injured by dogs $6.00; Milton Hastie, Sheep killed or injur ed by dogs $5.00; M. Nash, constable at dance in Twp. Hall, Gorrie $1.00; Isaac Gamble, registering those on relief $3.00; Vernon. Denny, taking Eileen Kaake to Toronto $10.00; J. A. Bryans, expenses re trip to God erich $2.00; Relief $47.52. Road ExpendituresIMelvin Stockton, taking water lev el on road ditch $1.25; Cecil Graing er, spreading gravel on new road $8.00; A. E. Gallaher, "blasting stone and stump... $6.00; T. E, Montgomery, gravel for road $90.80; Norman Pom eroy, gravel for road $55.80; Nelson GoWdy, power grader $70.00; R. B. Watters, work on new road $75.00; Wilford Brown, underbrushing $2.00; Wm. Darcey, Weeds and shovelling gravel $9.00; Robert Wallace, shovel ling gravel $6.00; Atchison Wallace, shovelling gravel $3.00; Borden Brears, drawing clay $12.00; Carman Bride, drawing clay $8.00; Lindsay Galbraith, drawing clay $28.00; Bruce Armstrong, drawing clay $8.00; Weeds: Arthur Chapman .80; E. G. Denny $2.80, N. Bast 1.50, L. Shoe maker $1:50, Robt. Denny $1.00, Ed win Dietz $1.60, John Dietz ..60, Bert ram Ashtotj $2.00, Stewart Lovell $1.40, Arnold Halliday $2.60; John Gowdy, weeds and ditch $9.80; Mac Thursday, October 27, 1938 PHEASANTS HAVE LITTLE CHANCE WHEN HUNTSMEN HOLD THEIR 2-DAY DRIVE get FREE ESTIMATE ON YOUR ROOFING WRITE NOW ' Sendridge and. rafter measure ments or area to bo roofed, patched or re paired. Council Stand ard “Tite-Lap” metal roofing id a bound, per manent investment. . Absolutely weather- * tight, Greatly reduces lire hazard. SOLD ON A 25 YE GUARANTEE ------— , Prices this Fall are lower because of Sales Tax exemption, Save money by writing today . ment Address: 808Guelph Preston. Ont. Eastern Steel Products PRESTON ONT ratnttfi WAI Montreal f.TonoNro MONUMENTS at first cost Having dur 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 Ontario. AU finished by sand blast machines We import all- otir granites from the Old Country quarries direct, in the rough. You dan save all total deal* era*, agetits* and middleman profits by seeing tts. E. X Skelton Son it West End Bridge-—WALKERTON Thousands of beautiful pheasants s’10t ’n Uie two-day open season in wardens kept* close check to keep side a gun. In less than half an hour White (CENTRE), Smithville, fate of William Schriner (RIGHT). ’ • -r . - .< < ..... .. .. r-s nr ’ r t|iejr two-month-old son with He was killed by hunter’s shot two them on the hunt. When the day was minutes after the pheasant season op-- over fortunately none had met the! ened in Ne# York state. were killed and not a few hunters and others were peppered with bfick- them down to their bag limit. Des-Wallace Grobb, of Grimsby Beach50 Ontario townships. Irate farmers 3 stood guard over property to head pite their own wariness and precau- (LEFT) shot two cock birds with his - off the hunters. Police and game tions taken many a bird ended up be- 105-year-old gun. LL.tions taken many a bird ended up be-,105-year-old gun. Mr, and Mrs. W. Steurnol, • repairing culvert $1.00 f Wesley Underwood, ditch and culvert $6.00; Roy Vogan, crushing gravel $502.20,; John Montgomery, road Supt. $96,00; George Baker, making fill $2.0.0; Earl Baker, drawing earth $8,00; Frank Graham, making fill $5.00;' Leslie McLeod, shovelling $1.00; Adam Graham, weeds $1.40; R, B. Watters, gravelling $118.60; J. W. Kreller, cement and culverts $3.65; Robti Hubbard, culverts $1.40; Wm. Wetlaufer, weeds .50; Philip Hard ing, weeds .80; Wm. Rice, weeds and repair to plow $8.00; Pedlar People Ltd.' Culvert $11.09; Thos. Wright, weeds and culvert $10,30; Everett Wright, mowing weeds $8.00; Wm. Elliott & .Son, Tile $58.60; Peter Mil ligan, gravelling $2.00; John Hynd man, catch-basin and tile $14.10; W. E. Patterson, gas and oil $93.20. .Moved by Winter and Baker that this Council do now adjourn, to meet in the United Church' Flail, Fordwich, on the ber, or ried. third Wednesday in Novem- at the call of the Reeve. Car- 4 Isaac Gamble, Clerk. GORRIE E. W. Bolton and Mrs. Cam-Mrs. eron Edgar attended the contests in Clinton on Saturday. Guests who called at the home of Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Taylor Thursday last' were: Mr. -and Mrs. Willis, of Gowanstown, ,Mrs. Manning, of Lis- towel( a cousin of Mr. Taylor), and her son, Rev. Fred Manning, of Win- -ona., Guests on Sunday of Mr. and’Mrs. Percy Ashton were: Mr. and Mrs. Watson and family, of Blyth, also Misses Jean and Alice Dickisoh, of Teeswater. Mrs. ' Richardson, of Stratford, spent the week-end with her friends, Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Whitfield. Dr. and Mrs. W. J. Ross and fam ily, of Kitchener,, Mr. and Mrs. J, j. Allen and son, Jimmy, of Wroxeter, spent Sunday with their mother, Mrs M. Ross. Mrs. Earl Toner spent last week with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Wood, at Lakelet. ■ Mr. J. E. Magrath, Toronto, spent the week-end with his brother,^ Mr. Joe Magrath. 1 Mr. and Mrs. L. F. Ashton have sold their property in Gorrie to Mr. Elmer Downey, of Newbridge, who will tlake possession shortly. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Dowdell and daughters, of Toronto, spent a cou ple of days with the latter’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Hyndman. Mr. and Mrs. Peter Patrick, of Thbrtias, were week-end guests Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Keil. Rev. W. J. Raynor, of Belmore", of Clifford, spent a few days last week with Mrs.' A. Cowan.. Other guests on Sunday were: Mr. and Mrs. Bean and son, Ivan and Miss Mac- Laren, all of Goderich; Mr. and Mrs. Will Baker, of Brussels, Miss McTav- ish, of Stratford, Mr. and Mrs. Port erfield, of Clifford, also Mr. and Mrs. Harold Doig and family called. Mr. and Mrs. Arnold .Halliday, of 16th Con. of Howick, were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ray McIn tyre. Mr. Fred Taylor spent a couple of days last weex with relatives in Mor ris. Mrs. W. J. Gallaher and nephew, Mr. J. A. Higgins, visited in London on Saturday. Listowel Layman Preached Mr. B. Bamford, of Listowel, took the services in Anglican Churches of this parish on. Sunday, when he spoke of miracles and parables in otir Lord’s life, and what each one par ticularly teaches us, showing the main idea in everything we do is to do everything to the glory of God. Shower Presentation On Friday evening last a large crowd of friends and neighbors gatlr ered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. James Vittie and presented their dau ghter, Mrs. Wm. Sotheran, who was married recently, with a miscellane ous shower. During the evening the following address was read: Mr and Mrs. Sotheran. Dear Jean and Bill: We, ,your friends, neighbours and schoolmates have gathered here to night to convey to you our hearty congratulations and best wishes on your recent marriage. You, Jean, have been a great help. You were always willing to lend a helping hand in all activities when ever we needed one. We can assure you, Jean, that you will be greatly missed in this' community. Before you go to your new home we ask you to accept these gifts as a- mere token of appreciation of the high esteem in which you are held, and when you.use them to think of your many friends who are gathered here to-night. With these gifts go our best wishes for a long, happy and prosperous married life in the years which are to come. Signed .on behalf of your friends and neighbors, Mrs. Joe Bennett, Mj-s. Nelson Gowdy. by the hostess. Next meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. J. Miller. Mrs.. W. G. Strong, ’of Port Credit, spent a few days last week with her sons, W. W, and John Strong. Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Bolton, Clare and Maxine, spent Sunday with rela tives in Hespeler. Guests of Mrs. Earngey on Sunday were, Mr. and Mrs. James Halliday and Donald, Mrs. O. Hanley and Mrs. York, of Galt. iMr. and Mrs: Cloyne Michel visit ed friends in Ethel on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Harrison, Dorene, Earl and Bobbie, spent Sun day with relatives at Molesworth. Mr. and Mrs. Charles King return ed to Toronto for two weeks with their, son, Mr. J. H. King, who spent the week-end here. Guests for the week-end with Mrs. Kaine were Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Kaine of Grimsby, Mr. and Mrs. Jno. McCausland and Miss Claire, of Tor onto. CHAMPIONSHIP CONTEST The Championship Contests for Huron County School Fair winners was held, on Saturday afternoon in the auditorium of Clinton Collegiate. Institute. Twenty-nine competitors from seven Huron County School Fairs provided a very interesting pro gramme. Howick Township was re presented by three winners, Doris Galbraith, of S.S. No. 4, in Senior Public Speaking; Stanley Horsborg, of S.S. No. 12, in Junior Public Speaking and Maxine Bolton, of Gor- rie, in the Recitation contest.. The competitors in the various contests were judged to four places but all made such an excellent showing and were so nearly equal that each was awarded a cash prize of equal value. Y. P. U. MEETING WELL ATTENDED St. of Rev. W. J. Raynor, of Belmore", oc^ cupied the pulpit in the Gorrie Unit ed Church on Sunday everting, Rev. ,H. N. Watt taking the anniversary services in the Mildmay church. Mrs. Robt, Cathers is spending a few weeks with her daughter, Mrs. W. Jardine at Brussels. iMr. and Mrs. Archie Miller visited friends near Wingham on Thursday last. Rev. A. H. O’Neil and Mr. F. 0. Taylor attended the Deanery meet ing in Clinton on Wednesday last. Rev, and Mrs. A. H. O’Neil and ■Miss Nellie Dinsmore, of Gorrie, Miss Helen Milligan from Wroxeter, and Miss Florence Douglas, of Ford- wich, spent from Thursday to Sun day in Peterborough, attending the A.Y.P.A. Conference, Rev. O'Neil be ing the Provincial Chaplain of the A.Y.P.A, for the past year. Mrs, Butchart and Mrs. M. Tuck Woman’s Assoc. Plan Fowl Supper The October meeting of the Wo man’s Association of Gorrie United Church was held at' the home of Mrs. H. Sparling on Thursday and was conducted by the president, Mrs. A. Toner. The meeting opened with the hymn “JesUs calls, us o’er the tumult” followed by all repeating the Lord’s Prayer, A Psalm was read respons ively. Hymn “What a fellowship, what a joy divine,” was then sung. Mrs. J. Gathers favored with a read ing entitled, Balanced Rations of Work, Pleasure, Exercise and Rest. Minutes were given by Mrs. Gregg. A letter to the W.A, was read by Mrs. Toner from Mrs. W. G. Strong of Port Credit, also a letter was fead by Mrs. Gregg from Mrs. O. Whit field thanking tlie society for flowers sent to her. The afternoon was Spent piecing a quilt. Business was then dealt with. Roll Call was answered by. 15 members also 13 visitors were present. It was decided at the meet ing to hold a fowl supper on Armis tice Day. The meeting was closed by singing “What a friend we have in Jesus,”'and prayer by Rev; Watt, Re freshments were served by Miss Kate Earngey, Mrs, John Gathers assisted The regular meeting of the Gorrie Y.P.U, was held Friday, Oct. 21st, at the home of the president, Miss Ar lene Galbraith, with 30 in attendance, with Jean Harding, Alma Galbraith and Russel Ruttan in charge. The theme of the service was Christian ity and Co-Operative, with Bernice day as pianist opening with quiet mu sic. The worship service opened with a poem by Jean Harding. A hymn, “Rise up, O men of God” was sung. Russel Ruttan led in prayer. The Scripture, James 2 chap., wai read by George Heinmiller. Hymn “Where cross the crowded wavs of life” was sung. The topic, "Christianity and Co-Operatives” was taken by Alma Galbraith* Hymn “Jesus shall reign” Dentists recommend Wrigley’s Gum as an aid to strong, healthy teeth, cleanses them of food par ticles, massages the gums, Aids di- nestlon, relieves stuffy feeling after meals. Helps keep you healthy! Take sortie hoihe for the children too—* they will love it I ts-w AAAAAAAAAAA was sung. Jean Harding led in pray er. John Wilson favoured with a very pleasing solo “An Evening Prayer.” The president then took charge of the business. Rev. Mr. Watt1 gave briefly a few comments on Christian ity and Co-Operatives. Contests were enjoyed by all. Lunch was ser ved by the hostess, Eleanor Carson, Bernice Day and .Margaret Dane. The ship Many of the A.Y.P.A. songs were then sung and a musical game play ed. Rev. O’Neil then closed the meeting with prayer and lunch was served by the committee in assisted by the hostess. WROXETER charge Tor- meeting closed with the Friend- Circle.” OBITUARY Adam F. Hutchison The community was shocked when it was learned on Saturday night that death had claimed another young far mer in this district, 2nd Con. ‘How ick, in the person of Mr. Adam (Ad die) F. Hutchison, beloved husband of Nettie Edgar. The deceased, who was in his 45th year, has not enjoy ed good health for the past couple of years, and the past six weeks had been in a more critical condition. Thi funeral was held to Gorrie Cemetery on Tuesday afternoon. Besides hi: wife and daughter, his mother anc three brothers, John of Gorrie, Ton of the 2nd Con., and Dr. Jas., of Nev Orleans, survive, and who have the sympathy of a wide circle of friend: EVENING AUXILIARY MET AT BELMORE Gorrie' Evening AuxiliaryThe members and’friends were entertain ed at the home of a former member, Mrs. Fred Doubledee, at Belmore on Monday evening last week when Mrs. John Cathers and Mrs. E. J. Farrish presented a program bearing the title “Thanksgiving.” Following the open ing hymn and prayer, Mrs. Farrish read an interesting article entitled “Thankful Hearts, In everything give thanks for that is the will of God in Chrjst Jesus concerning you,” Thess. 5: 18. Mrs. John Cathers gave the introduction to the new study book, and part one, chapter one. Roll call was answered by a verse pertaining to "Thanksgiving.” The President, Mrs. E. W. Carson, took charge of a business period. Mrs. Michael gave the Treasurer’s report which was gratifying. The meeting closed with a thanksgiving hymn and prayer by Mrs. R. G. Newton. The hostess ser ved refreshments during a hour. social half NIGHT the A.Y.P. A.Y.P.A. HELD MUSICAL The regular meeting of A. of Gorrie was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Bennett on Tuesday night of last week, when a musical program was held. The meet ing opened with the new ’A.Y.P.A. hymn “Youth of the world, arise,” af ter which prayer was offered by the president, Nellie Dinsmore, and 13th chapter of Corinthians was read by Leonard Sanderson. Nellie Dinsmore was named delegate to the A.Y.P.A. Conference in Peterborough, and the next regular meeting is to be held at Jack Musgrove’s, which will be in the form of a Hallowe’en Social. Hymii “What a friend we have in Jesus” was sung and Mrs. W. King then gave a history of same and of the compos ed. Ted Malone sang a “Medley of Old Time Ballads” after which the hymn “Safe in the arms of Jesus” was sung followed by a paper bn the hymn and its composer, given by Mrs.' McIntyre. An instrumental pi ano duet was then played by Blythe Underwood and Nellie Dinsmore, VanVelsor, of Weston, her parents, Mr. and VanVelsor, over the Dr. W. A. and Mrs. Spence, onto, were week-end guests of Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Rann. Miss Rona visited with Mrs. W. E. week-end. Mr. and Mrs. D. S. MacNaughton and John visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. W. E, Hainstock, of Ford- wich. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Sanderson and son, who have spent the past two weeks with Mr. and Mrs. D. D. Sanderson, returned to their home in Detroit on Saturday. ‘“Sis'. Perkins” the comedy given by members of St. James Anglican Church recently, will be presented Friday evening of this week in Ford- wich following a Fowl Supper to be given in United Church Hall by Trin ity Anglican Church. Mr. and Mrs. M. Hall, of Orillia, spent the week-end. with Mr. and Mrs. Tom Brown. A successful sale of stock, imple ments and household furnishings of the late Charles Muir, was held on Friday. Frank Kemp, Listowel, was the auctioneer. W.M.S. Thank-Offering Meeting The Autumn Thank-Offering meet ing of the W.M.S., United Church, was held on Tuesday evening of last week with a splendid attendance. Rev. A. M. Grant took charge of the devotional period opening with the hymn “O spirit of the living God’ followed by Scripture reading prayer. A ladies’ choir lead in service of song, choosing for an them “Let The Lower Lights Burning.” Rev. A. M. Grant intro duced the guest speaker, Mrs. J. R. Wilkie, Teeswater, who with her hus band, Rev. J. R. Wilkie, returned from Formosa two years ago, who traced the history of China back many years with its superstitions, fears and cruelties, until the present day, when through the Gospel hap pier conditions prevail. Mrs. Wilkie had many relics which gave her list eners a .real glimpse into the life of the Chinese people. Mrs. MacNaugh ton contributed a solo "Let Him In.” Mrs. Wearring and Mrs. G. Allen ex pressed the appreciation of the mem bers to Mrs.'Wilkie and the meeting closed with the singing of “Zion’s King, shall reign victorious” and the benediction. L" and the an- Be Bride and Groom Showered A very pleasant evening was spent on Friday evening, October 21st, at S.S. No. 10, Howick, when a mis cellaneous shower was given in hon our of Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Barton, formerly Irene Plant, whose marriage took place recently. The evening was spent in dancing and cards. After lunch and coffee were served the fol lowing address was. read by Mr. El gin Montgomery. Dear Irene*— We your friends and neighbours have gathered herg this evening to spend a pleasant social evening with ybu before you leave for your new home and to wish you and your hus band all the joys and happiness of married life. You are now settling down to the sterner realities of life but may your ship sail smoothly over life’s sea and when it comes into port we hope it is laden with health, hap piness and prosperity. However, we know that “newly-weds” cannot bet practical therefore we have decided to be practical for you and we would' ask you to accept these gifts as tok ens of our remembrance and regard,. Signed on behalf of your friends and well-wishers, Mrs. Ed. MacCal- luin, Nellie Bail. In a few« words the bride and groom replied, thanking their friends, for the useful gifts they received.. A no*vel.„ event of the evening was a mo.ck wedding staged by the tea cher and pupils of the school, which •was quite humorous and much enjoy ed by all. WEDDINGS Willis - Musgrove > quiet wedding bf: interest wasA solemnized on Thursday, Oct. 20th„ at 4 p.m. at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jeffry Musgrove when their daugh ter, Doris Eileen, was given in mar riage to Mr. Lyle E. Willis, only son of iMr. and Mrs. St. Clair Willis, of Gowanstown. The bride wore a floor length gown of Fuschia transparent velvet and carried a sheaf of Ophelia roses. She was given in marriage by her fa ther before a bank of flowers and fernery in the living room. The offic iating minister was Rev. Fred Mann ing, uncle of the groom. Mrs. B. Mitchell, sister of the bride, played, the wedding music. There were no attendants. The date also marked the 25th an niversary of the groom’s parents. Following the ceremony, dinne'r was served to the immediate rela tives. Lafer in the evening a recep tion was given to about 150 friends and neighbours. Many beautiful gifts were received showing the high es teem in which the young couple are held. Later the bride and groom left on their honeymoon, the bride choosing a ruby wine crepe dress with access ories to match, over which she wore a brown fur fabric coat. Mr. and Mrs. Willis will reside on the groom’s farm near Gowanstown. IT POURS THE HANDY POURINC SPOUT for the tufo/joundhu It’s free—write for one NOW Fits tlio special top of the 2 lb. tin of Crown Brand, Lily White and Karo syrups. 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