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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1938-11-10, Page 8FA GE EIGHT *the;- wingham advance-times Thurs., November 10, 1938 Show Starts at 8.00 p.m. Except Saturday Saturday Night, Two Shows 7.45 and 9.45 p.tn» Thursday, Friday, Saturday, November 10, 11, 12 -----SPECIAL------- Also “Musical Comedy” and “News” Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Nov. 14, 15, 16 BOBBY BREEN IRENE DARE CHARLIE RUGGLES ------In------ .. <. “Breaking The Ice” Bobby Breen sings the five songs and Irene Dare, five years old, appears in the skating sequences. -----Also------ / “Badminton Sport Subject” “Leon, Errol Comedy” home of Mr. John Cameron of West Wawanosh, ignited a straw stack^be- side his barn. Neighbours gathered and drew the stack to the fiields to save the barn. Their efforts were successful. Miss Jean and Mr. Bill Purdon spent the week-end at the home of their brother, Mr. Elmer Purdon of Windsor. Mr. and Mrs. Victor Emerson, of Langside, spent Sunday with his mo­ ther, Mrs. A. Emerson/' * The sectional meeting of the JW. M. S. is being held in Langside church on Thursday with Rev, (Mr. Wilkie, of Teeswater Presbyterian Church as the special speaker. The regular weekly meeting of the young people of the Presbyterian church was held on Monday evening with Mr. Alec Robertson in charge The Scripture lesson was read by Mr. Fred Newman and Miss Hazel Mc- Burney led in prayer, Mrs. J. Pollock gave a comprehensive talk on the life of Isaiah, and the roll call was an­ swered by quotations from Isaiah. Rev. J. Polock gave a talk on the difference in sentence structure and printing of the Bible, down through the years. The young people decided to hold a concert in the Hall Nov. 16th, when Mr, Bob Shiells and fam­ ily, of Mount Forest, will be present and give a varied programme inter­ esting to all. , The regular monthly meeting of the W.M.S. of the Langside church was held last Thursday at rhe home of Mrs. John Richardson when the ladies of Calvin and Whitechurch were present. Mrs. Simpson was in charge of the meeting. Rev. J. Pol­ lock spoke on the importance of the gatherings of small societies, and a short memorial service was held in honour of the passing o£ a member,, the late (Mrs. Norman. BELGRAVE WHITECHURCH Mr. Goyeau, who has spent the past month at the home of his dau­ ghter, Mrs. Aldin Purdon, returned on Thursday to his home in Leam­ ington. Mrs. Robert Purdon and Doreen visited one day last week at the home •of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Archie Anderson, of St. Helens. ' Quite a number attended the social of the congregation of the United Church last Wednesday when Rev. Todd, of Lucknow was present and explained the Quarter Million Fel­ lowship aim of the United Churches in Canada. Mr. Millan Moore spent last week with friends in Toronto. Evening Gowns — and — Dinner Dresses Sensations of the season. Hanna’s are alert for new fashions, bring you dresses in brilliant splendour, and turn y.ou into an appealing fragile star of a romantic even­ ing, giving you distinc­ tion and sophistication ini taffeta and satins. Hoop Skirts are the headlines. Come and see them at HANNA’S LADIES SHOP I Phbne 28 a Exclusive ■ Not Expensive Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred Hutchison, of Ingersol, Mr. and Mrs. Paul New­ ton of London, and Mr. Arnold Hogg of Thamesford, visited on Saturday with iMr. and Mrs. Letser Falconer of Culross, and with Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Falconer and Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Falconer. Mr. and Mrs. Elwyin Moore and Thelma and Beverley of Toronto spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Moore. Mr. and Mrs. Ben McClenaghan and family visited with their uncle, Mr. Thos. Webster, of Glamis, on Sunday. Mr. Webster has been in bed for the past five weeks after a heart attack. Mr. George Garton left last week to spend the winter with his family at Leamington and Detroit. Mr< and Mrs. Robert Mowbray and Catharine, Roberta and Angus, and his father, Mr. John Mowbray, left last Wednes­ day to spend ten days with relatives in Michigan. Mrs. Andrew Kirk, of Seaforth, has been very ill ‘during the past week at the home of her 'daughter, Mrs. J. D. Beecroft. During the week-end the following were with her besides Mr. Kirk, Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Kirk of Birmingham, Mich., Mrs. Creighton and Thelma of De­ troit, and Mrs. Bernard Hal) and Mr. Bailie Parrott of Blyth. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Patterson and family, of Detroit, spent the week­ end with his father, Mr, F. McK. Patterson. This community’was quite pleased to congratulate Mr. Bert Cullimore, who won first prize for the solo class in the Amateur Contest in Wingham last Wednesday night and then won the grand prize. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Henderson and Ivan and Eileen of Lucknow, visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Moore. Mr. Harris Purdon, of Hamilton, spent the week-end with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Purdon. Mr. and Mrs. Bud Lucas and fam­ ily, and Mr. Keith Nixon and son,, alb of Detroit, spent the week-end with Mr. F. McK. Paterson. Born—On Saturday, Nov. 5th, in Mountain Avenue Hospital, Hamil­ ton, to Mr. and Mrs. Fred Newman, a son—William Kenneth. On Saturday in the high East wind a spark from the chimney of the BLUEVALE Young People Had Charge of Service The Y.P.S, had charge of the ser­ vice in Knox Presbyterian Church on Sunday evening which was presided over by J. McTavish. The Scripture lesson 2 Timothy 2: 1-13, was read by Jack Mowbray, and prayer was of­ fered .by Miss Lois Elliott. Rev. J. R. Greig gave the third lecture in the leadership series on the first five books of the Bible known as the Books of Instruction. Miss Jean ,Mc- Burney gave a fine account of the life and work of Rev. J. McGregor. He was a native of Scotland and spoke the Gaelic. He was. the first Protest­ ant Missionary to Canada and car­ ried on, his work at Pictou, Nova Scotia. Gave Remembrance Day Sermon On Sunday morning in the United Church, ReV. A. V. Robb gave an ad­ dress suitable to Remembrance Day, choosing the text, “Render unto Caesar the things that are Caesar’s” pointing out the duties of citizenship. In the evening the service was taken by Mr., Robert Shaw. W. A. to Ship Bale The Women’s Association . of -the United Church held its November meeting at the home of Mrs. Milton Smith. The President, Mrs. Robert MacLcnnan^ presided. The secre­ tary’s report was read by Mrs. James Johnston and the treasurer’s report by Miss Margaret Curtis. Mrs. John Wicksteatl sang a pleasing solo. At the conclusion of the devotional ex­ ercises, plans, were made for quilting and for shipping a bale of clothing to the west. Attendance was forty. Re­ freshments were served by the host­ ess, assisted by Mrs. Jos. Smith and Mrs. Sparling, Johnston. Institute Will Meet Nov, 15th The November meeting of the Wo­ men's Institute will be held at the home of (Mrs, J. C. Procter on Tues­ day afternoon, Nov. 15. The commit­ tee on Agriculture will be in Conveners: Mrs, G. Higgins C. Procter, Roll Call—An ; fact about Canadian trees, . Mrs. Oster, Blyth. Curre.*- Mrs. C, Coultes. Music-^-k VanCamp. Lunch Com, Higgins, Miss Jean Higgins, Miss Helen Yuill. Successful Euchre and Dance The Belgrave L.O.L, held a Euchre and Dance in the Foresters’ Hall on Friday night which was very well at­ tended. Euchre was enjoyed during the first' part of the evening and the winners were Mrs, Robt. McMurray and Michael Law and the consola­ tion prizes went to Mrs.Chamney and Clarence Yuill. Lunch was served and dancing followed, with the Hill Billies of Wingham supplying the music, Mr. and |Mrs. R. Yule and Berna spent the week-end in London. The November meeting of the Happy Heart Mission Band of Knox United Church was held at'the home of Mrs. R. J., McKenzie on Saturday afternoon. Mrs. N. Keating, the lead­ er, had charge of the meeting which was well attended. Following the meeting games were enjoyed and lunch was served by the hostess. The W.M.S. of the United Church held their November meeting at the home of Mrs. Jas, Michie on Wed­ nesday afternoon, w'*-’1 Band members and tl guests. There was a and the weather was : ing opened by singift “Praise God from Whom all bless­ ings flow.” The devotional and busi­ ness period was carried out in the usual manner. Reports of the sec­ tional meeting held at Fordwich were ably given* by the delegates, Mrs. Townend and Mrs. Ed. Wightman. Mr. Townend introduced the new study book “The World in Canada” to the gathering, which was very in­ teresting. Mrs. Chamney had an en­ couraging message on Baby Band work for- the mothers. At the close of the meeting lunch was served by the hostess and her assistants and a social time was enjoyed. Opening Meeting of Farmers’ Club Tlie first meeting of the Farmers’ Club for the Fall and Winter months was held Tuesday night last week at the home of Mr. and Mrs- M. Gras- by when there was a splendid attend­ ance present. The meeting was op­ ened with community singing, accom­ panied by Mrs. J. M. Coultes, Freda Jordan favored with piano music. The minutes of the previous meeting were adopted. A . 1 had attended tt- each of the thff(- teresting report H. Coultes, C. ’■ Robert Coultes, C. Stewart Procter. Discussion followed these reports. George Martin favor­ ed with guitar and mouth organ sel­ ections. It was decided to send four charge, Mrs. J. •sting ■ess— mts— Nora Mrs. G. the Baby lothers as .ttendance The meet- . doxology i„.,4 of numbers h. Conference and very in­ given by R. , Jas. Michie, . R. Coultes and Peterson I Pipes Agents for Wingham $2.00 Omar Haselgrove’s Smoke Shoppe i Have Your Eyes Examined NOW! By a specialist in his work. Mr. Reid has been in Stratford over twenty years and has had his Wingham office nearly five years. Modern equipment and latest methods Of eye examination await you here. Glasses at moderate prices, Call 5w to-day for an ap­ pointment. R. A* REID Registered Optometrist Office in Williams* Jewelry Store. Thorough and complete eye est- aminations and proper glasses exclusively. Every Wednesday. Morning «■» 9.00 to Noon W.M.S- Monthly Meeting The W.M.S. of Knox Presbyterian Church 'held the regular monthly meeting in the school room Thurs­ day afternoon with the president, Mrs. Alex, Mowbray, in charge. The Scripture lesson from St. Mark’s gos­ pel was read by iMrs. R. F. Garniss and Mrs. R. Elliott led in prayer. The president read a chapter on mis­ sion work in Borneo from the book “Treasures in the Earth.” Mrs, J. R. Greig closed the meeting with- pray-1 er. Bible Society Elect The Bible Society Executive met at the home of Rev, J. R. Greig on Thursday evening. Collectors ye re appointed and the following officers for the coming year: President, Mr. Robert Shaw; 1st Vice Pres., Rev. A, V, Robb; 2nd Vice Pres., Rev. J. R. Greig; Scc.-Treas., Mrs. Alex. Mow­ bray; Directors, Arthur iShaw, Will Johnston, John Mundell, Alex. Mow­ bray, Mrs, R. F. Gafhiss, Mrs. M. L. Aitken. Mt. and Mrs. John ,Modeland, of Seaforth are visiting their niece, Miss Florence Fowler, Mr. and Mrs. Robt, Turnbull, of London, spent Sunday with Mr, and Mrs. Edward Johnston. Mrs. Abbott, Oshawa/ visited her daughter, Mrs. A, V, Robb. FIRST CLASS Watch Repairing -AT REAL BLE PRICES WILLIAMS THE JEWELLER Official C. N. R. Watch Inspector. took for this number on the Wallpaper rt in your Tele­ phone DV , FBEEP. J4 Ga.u._ ioglaze Enamel October Lucky Winner—2041 ELMER WILKINSON rt Men’s Overcoats 25 COATS only, regularly selling for 29,50, The range is complete in smart fitted, raglan and senator models, in a large assortment of meltons, tweeds and fleeces. Don’t miss them 16.50 SUITS. Our Fall range of Men’s Suits warrants your inspection, New styles feature the latest trends in single and double breasted models, in fine all wool saxony or worsteds .. 22.50 JACKETS — Suede, Pigtex—- guaran­ teed first fquality leathers, Plain and sport models — 7.95 KING’S delegates to the conyention in Tor­ onto and the following were appoint­ ed: R. Procter and R. Coultes, with M. Grasby as alternate. The lady delegates appointed were Mrs. J. Yuill and Mrs. Bert Vincent with Mrs. L. Hopper alternate. The an­ nual meeting will be held on Tues­ day, December 6, at the home of C. R. Coultes. The/meeting was closed with the singing of the National An­ them and lunch was served. Games were enjoyed both before and after the program. DONNYBROOK ■ The Women’s Institute met on Wednesday afternoon- at the home of Miss Margaret Robinson. Miss Marjorie Campbell hase gone to Toronto where she has secured a position in a hospital in New Tor­ onto. Mr. and Mrs. Wellington Nixon of Lucknow were Sunday visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Fred Moss. Mrs. Elizabeth Naylor has return­ ed from a six-weeks visit with rela- tives in Saskatchewan. Messrs. Will and Melvin Craig, of London/spent over Sunday at their home here. Mrs. Ellen Thompson is spending a few weeks at the. home of her son, Norman. Mrs. W. H. Campbell is visiting with her daughter, Mrs. W. P. Croz­ ier, at Crewel Miss Margaret Jefferson spent the week-end with her friend, Miss Haz­ el Young, at Loyal. Mr. and Mrs. Love and family of Varna were Sunday visitors with (Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Jefferson. Mr. and Mrs. Elwyn Chamney spent the week-end at his home here. EAST WAWANOSH The meeting of the Young People’s Society of the Brick Church commun­ ity was held. in. the home of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Walker on Friday night of last week with Group No. 3 in charge of the gathering. The Vice President Robert Scott presided over the meet­ ing' and Lavina McBurney was at the organ. Dorothy Pattison read the les­ son and Melville took the prayer. The topic consisted of a chapter of Ad­ ventures in Service together with a brief speech of introduction by Let- tie Pearce together with suitable readings, on missionary wrk by How­ ard Walker and Ariel Johnson. Tn view of the bright moonlight and the calmness of the evening the recrea­ tional period was carried on out of doors and was thoroughly enjoyed. Twenty-six members answered the Roll Call. The next meeting will be held in the- home of Mr. Thos. Rob­ inson on Nov. ^ISth with Group No. 4 in charge. conclusion, lunch was served by the hostesses, Mrs. John' Cameron, Mrs. Ewart McPherson and Mrs. Gordon McPherson. Mr. Lome Webb of Barrie, was a week-end visitor with friends here. The weekly meeting of the Y. P. U. was held on Sunday evening with the president, Dick Weatherhea'd in the chair. Murray Taylor read the scripture lesson and the topic “The Rochdab Plan of Co-operation” was in charge of Stanley Todd. Mr. John Salkeld of Gerald, Sask., Mr. J. W. Salkeld, (Misses M. E. and Elizabeth Salkeld of Goderich, were recent visitors with Mr. R. K. Miller and Mrs. Gordon. - An entertainment and. social even­ ing under the auspices of the Sunday School is being arranged for'Friday evening. All .those interested in the ■ Sunday School are invited. Lunch will be served. SALEM Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Reidt, Wing­ ham, spent Sunday with the latter’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Willits. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Simmons from near Fordwich, spent Sunday with the former’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Simmons. Mrs. Edwin . Palmer spent the week-end with her mother, Mrs. Jno. Bush, of Wroxeter. Mr. and Mrs. Morrison iSharpin spent last Sunday with friends in 'Wingham. Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Palmer spent one day last week with the former’s aunt, Mrs. David Ferrier, Lucknow. Miss Iva Gallaher is at present a patient in Wingham Hospital having undergone a very serious operation. We hope to see her all right soon. Mr. and |Mrs. James Longley re­ turned to Toronto after spending their vacation with his brother, Mr. A. B. Longley and sisters, Misses Fanny and Helen Longley. Mrs. John Wray, of Wroxeter, spent a few days with her son, Gor­ don and Mrs. Wray last week. i ST. HELENS With over twenty-five ladies in at­ tendance, a splendid meeting of the Women’s Institute was held in the Community Hall on Wednesday af­ ternoon. Mrs. Lome Woods presid­ ed. The roll call, “Peace Mottoes” called forth many thoughts on "Reace.” It was decided to donate 2.00 to the Red Cross for relief In the fire-stricken territory in North­ ern Ontario. A new feature of the December meetlhg will be the ex­ change of Xmas gifts and the pro­ gram for the meeting will be in charge of Mrs. Ed. McQuillin, con­ vener of Peace and International Re­ lationship, and Rev. A. A. Maloney, rector of the Lucknow Anglican Church, was tne guest speaker. In an interesting and informative talk he gave his point Of view of the Europ­ ean situation and told of what the women can do to bring about inter­ national peace. Mrs, Andrew Gaunt favored with a solo. Readings were given by Mrs* Will Rutherford and Mrs. E/W. Rae and a chorus sung by a number of the ladies. At the The Mission Circle met at the home of Mrs. Gowdy on Saturday 'af­ ternoon when the girls began ■ their winter’s work of knitting to be in­ cluded in the bale next June. The study period followed the programme for November as outlined in the Mis­ sionary Monthly on'the, theme for the year, “Making Canada Christian.” Election of officers takes place at the December meeting. The Woman’s Association held the regular meeting on Tuesday of last week with an attendance of 17. In the* absence of the President, Mrs. Chas. Simmons took the chair and opened the meeting by all repeating the Lord’s Prayer in unison. After the business part had been discussed and the Treasurer’s report read by Mrs. M. Sharpin, the roll call was answered by each member paying her fees. The meeting was closed with prayer by Mrs. Jas. Longley and the remainder of the day was spent in quilting two quilts and when finished, a dainty Junch was served by four members, Mrs. J. Gowdy, Mrs. J. Fitch, Mrs. W. Cathers and Mrs. C. Cathers. otSPHRTONdc, -------------‘i ■tnA. J. 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