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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1938-12-22, Page 8VAfi® EIGHT 4 WINGHAM ADVANCE-TIMES Thurs., December 22, 1938 4 Show Starts at 8.00 p.m. Except Saturday Saturday Night, Two Shews 7,45 and 9,45 p.m. Thursday, Friday, Saturday, December 22, 23, 24 JANE WITHERS ROBERT WILCOX “RASCALS” Jane plays the part of a gypsy youngster and is as lively as ever. Borrah Minnevitch and his bar- « .monica rascals supply the music. Also “Edgar Bergen and McCarthy” “Mechanix Il­ lustrated” “News” FREE MATINEE for the children only, Saturday, Dec. 24th. at 2.30 p.m. December 26, 27, 28Monday, Tuesday, Wednes., SPECIAL ----- The love story that cap­ tured the heart of the world is npWt after two years in production, the finest tri­ umph of the screen 1 M-G-ATs Finest Screen Triumph! With a star cast of 65 players featuring: W.C.Fields.MaureenO’Sullivan Madge Evans • Edna May Olivex|||| Frank Lawton • Elizabeth Allan Lionel Barrymore Freddie Bartholomew Lewis Stone • Roland Young Directed by GEORGE CUKOR, whose previous film success was "Little Women, ” Produced by David O. Selznick Also “Style Review in Colour” Admission: Adults 35c, Children 20c. NOTICE: Matinee, Monday afternoon at 2.30 p.m. Matinee Admission: Adults 25c?,Children 15c. •’ : ' M The Management of the Lyceum Theatre wishes to extend the Season’s Greetings to« its patrons. * WHITECHURCH for go- Mrs. Murray left on Saturday London and from there she was ing to Paris to spend the winter at the home of her sister, Mrs. Will Reid. Mr. and Mrs. Stewart Scott and children” Jof- .Kinloss, and Mr. and Mrs. Harald. Johnston of Lucknow, spent Sunday, at the home of ’her par­ ents, Mr. and Mrs. Will Conn. The,, ’regular monthly meeting of the W.M.S. of the Presbyterian Church- was held last Thursday with the president, Mrs. Robt. Mowbray, in charge of the meeting. The Scrip­ ture lesson was read by Mrs. W. J. Coulter. Mrs. R. J. Ross led in pray­ er. Miss Merle Wilson gave the Christmas message and Mrs. Archie Aitcheson gave a talk on Steward­ ship. At the annual business meeting which followed, the same officers were elected for another terms. The reports from the different convenors were very encouraging and the meet­ ing was closed by prayer, Mr. Jack Inglis, who has been at Petrolia for the past few weeks, spent the week-end with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thos,, Inglis. Mr. ^nd Mrs. Richard McWhinney of Dungannon were recent visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Albert Patterson, Mr, F. McK. Paterson who was un­ der the doctor’s care last week, has improved and is spending the Xmas season with Mr. and Mrs. Frank Pat­ erson, of Detroit. Many in this community are ex­ tending congratulations to Mr. Rol­ and Grain, Reeve of Turnberry, who on Saturday at Guelph was married to Mrs. Mary Edgar, Jamestown, and E* Wawanosh friends of their new Reeve are advising him ’.to Go thou,' and do likewise. Mr, Robert Ross has been under ,tthe - doctor’s care for the past week ‘ with a sore ear, which had to be lanc- 1 ed during the week-end. Mr. Thos. Moore slipped on the hay-rack and his foot went down between the boards and he was thrown over and got a severe shaking up and a very sore shoulder. ,Mr. Harold Pollock, teacher of S, S. No. 10, is holding the Christmas Concert in the school on the after­ noon of Thursday, Dec. 22nd .and has invited the members of the school section to attend. Miss Flora Coulterj of Jamestown, spent the week-end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs, W. J. Coulter. Mr, and Mrs. Walter Lott were in Teeswater on Wednesday last attend­ ing the funeral of the late Mrs. Wm. Scott, who passed away there Sun-1 day morning. Besides her husband, j she leaves to mourn her four sons, Ir­ win, of Wingham, Gordon and Lome of Teeswater and Elwell of Toronto and one daughter, Wilma, Mrs. Wes­ ley Lott, of Clinton. The funeral, from her home to the Teeswater cem­ etery, was in charge of Rev. Mr. Stewart, pastor of the United Church ' there. . I The regular monthly meeting of the Women’s Institute was held in the Institute Hall last Tuesday with ! the President, Miss Grace Richard-1 son, in charge. After the opening ex- I ercises names were drawn for the gift! exchange, by which the rcfll call was answered. The ladies decided to hold a concert in the Hall on Dec. 36 with a door prize and part of the program to be i given by the Gully Jumpers. The following program was then giv­ en, Community singing, Silent Night. Mrs. Walter Lott gave the talk on the motto “My Christmas joys be Christmas — AT — Hanna’s Ladies Shop LINGERIE HOSIERY GLOVES BAGS HANDKERCHIEFS HOSTESS GOWNS COSTUME JEWELLERY w ,X I $S:. % Gifts for the Mothers, Gifts for the Da«is, * Gifts tor the Lassies arad Gifts for the Lads t Diamond Rings, Watches, Clocks, Silverware, China, Leather Goods,, Dinner­ ware, Chests of Silver, All at Sale Prices PEARLS „.................. Sale Price $1.00 Up. LADIES’ RINGS Sale Price $1.50 up GENTS’ RINGS .................. Sale Price $2.00 up EVENING BAGS ...... Sale Price .75 up CLOCKS, 8-DAY..................Sale Price $3.75 up CIGARETTE CASES ......... Sale Pried $1.00 up MILITARY BRUSHES.....Sale Price $1.25 up WEDDING RINGS ............ Sale Price $3.50 up COSTUME: JEWELRY........Sale Price 75c up 3-Piece TEA SERVICES ...... Sale Price $7.00 up LADIES’ TOILET SETS...Sale Price $1.95 up PARKER PEN SETS .......................... $1.95 up BREAKFAST SETS............... Sale Price $4.50 up WATER SETS, Cut Glass...Sale Price $1.00 up FANCY CUPS and SAUCERS Sale Price 19c up SMALL SILVER PIECES ...... Sale Price 60c up ... SPECIALS R- Electric Coffee Percolator, with' Sugar, Cream !» and Tray, Reg. $22.50, Now $16.75 p Old English Reproduction Waiter 23x14' in,, reg. W $17.50, Now $14.50 r vy Luncheon Set, 43 Piece Silver and China, Reg. $ $9.95, Now $8.75 , , * ’ 5$ !*<** The staff of this store extend the wish that your Christmas will be a very happy one. tjr & Where Quality | Counts TOBOGGANS, 4, 5, 6, 7 foot from ............... $2,25 to $5,00 SKIIS ___ from $1.50 to $6.00 SLEDS ....... from .45 to $3.75 Hockey Skates, all sizes. Hockey Sticks for all. We have a line of Hockey Supplies including gloves, sup­ porters, pucks, pads, garters, pants, etc., at most reasonable prices. When it comes to a gift to suit either old or young, some­ thing very useful, we have it. Shavemaster Razor is the ideal gift for a man, Xmas Tree stands, at .50 and .75 which will last for a life­ time. There are many different ar­ ticles too numerous to mention —we invite you to come in and inspect the venience.. stock at your con- 7, W DONALD RAE & Son D. 8c FI. Coat Phone 27 Hardware Sporting Goods Delivery ' WSiF GIFTS for MEN Pipes of all descriptions for a man’s Christmas gift. Straight stem, curved stem, fine quality briar, priced from 25c to $3.00 ••• Electric Toaster, Reg. $9.75, oNw $7.95 Ladies’ Wrist Watch, Reg. $37.50, Now $22.50 Electric Clock, Reg. $17.50, Now $10.00 Men’s Wrist Watches $4.50 up We are the only authorized agents for Bulova Watches in Wingham. Rogers Silverware on why not get the Best at Sale Prices Also a 'full line of finer quality cigars, tobaccos and all stand­ ard brand cigarettes supplied in special gift packages. Omar Haselgrove’s Smoke Shoppe Save Money on Community Plate at this time. Come in, look around, and See for your­ self the savings you can make. Goods laid aside at sale prices until Xmas. The best stock of Bluebird' Diamonds, Wed­ ding Rings, Bulova Watches, Westfield Watch­ es, Westclox Alarms, Rogers Silver, Fancy Clocks, Dinnerware, Toilet Sets, Etc., for miles around. Williams, the Jeweller To Our Customers and Friends we extend our sincere wishes for a Happy and Joyous Christmas Season* -g Dorothy Pollock, R.NL returned* with’ them to spend the Christmas, season at her home at the manse,- Mr, Elwood Barbour and children of Fordyce, spent Sunday at- the home of his sister, Mrs. Ben McClen- aghan. The President, Mrs. Victor Emer­ son, was in charge of the W, M. S< meeting hedl in the United Church* on Wednesday last, and read the Christmas message and led in pray­ er, The reports of the different lines of missionary work were-given, the mission band had sent away $13,' the baby band $3.50, and the ladies had made $59 from the meetings they had held at the beginning of the months to make quilts for sale and the tea collections, while they had gathered $60 from the envelope collections. At the election of officers, the President wa’s again elected, with [Mrs. J, G. Gillespie, Miss Laidlaw and Miss L. Fox as Vice President; Rec.-Sec., Mrs. Lott; Cor. Sec., Mrs. Beecroft, and Treas,, Miss Genevieve Watt; Mission Band -Supt., Mrs, Gillespie, Mrs. Scholtz; Baby Band Supt., Mrs. Ben McClenaghan; . pianists, Mrs, Martin, Mrs. Farrier, Miss Agnes Gillespie; Welfare Convenor, Mrs. Moore; Fruit and Flowers, Mrs. Tif­ fin. The ladies moved a vote of thanks to Mrs. Emerson and Mrs. Mac Ross, the leaders of the mission band, for their splendid work during the year. Mr. Charlie Moore was in charge of the Y.P.U. meeting in the United Church on Monday evening. Mr. M. JMoore read several portions of Scrip­ ture, while Christmas Carols were sung bewteert each one, Mr, Harold Pollock led in prayer and Misses Su­ san and Anna May Carrick sang a Christmas d-uet. Miss Doris MpClen- aghan read “The Star of Bethlehem,” Miss Genevieve Watt told an inter­ esting- story “The Keeper of the Stable” about t.he birth of Christ, and Mr. Harold Pollock told the story of Christmas in many lands. After Car­ ol singing Mr. Jas. Falconer told the story of the’ first Christmas Bell, Mr. Tom Wilson, as convenor of the Literary Committee in the Young People’s meeting in the Presbyterian Church, had charge of the meeting on Monday night and he read the Scrip­ ture stories of Christmas, and Daw­ son Craig led in prayer. Rev. J. Pol­ lock gave an interesting talk on the Anglo-Saxon versions of the Bible, in the series of talks on “How we got our Bible. All enjoyed singing the Christmas Carols, and- Mrs. J. Pollock gave a ready “A Day of Pleasant Bread,” from David Gray­ son’s book ’“Adventures in Friend- BLYTH and Mrs. John McGee haveMr. moved to Dungannon where they will conduct a variety store. Mr. and Mrs. Daley, of Seaforth, accompanied by-Mrs. .McKay, spent Sunday with Mr. apd Mrs. Harvey J Mason. j The Blyth Telephone System at | the close of their year are presenting to the patrons their annual rebate. The Home and School Club held, their annual meeting Wednesday af­ ternoon at the school. In the ab- ' sence of the president, Mrs. Boyle; presided. Decorations and program , were in charge of the pupils and w.ere very original. Miss' Richmond: ggv.e. a talk on the origin of symbols in different countries pertaining-; La, t<h.e,i birth of Christ. At the close. of the [meeting the cthildrep. w.e.re. treated, to. ! a generous treat of candy and show­ ed their appreciation, by, hearty clap­ ping of hands. The United Church. Sunday Schooli held their annual. White- Gift, service Sunday night when. t,he- children, pre­ sented their gifts for the. needy.. A splendid m-usicali program was. pre­ sented by the childteru The Firemen, are putting, ©n their Christmas Entertialnment Friday ev­ ening. . I i BELGRAVE i Orient Hose - service,, crepe, chiffon - ® attractively boxed ... 75c, 1.00 S? Lingerie - satin panties, slips, gowns, pajamas- rr-r 1-00 to 3.95 Wool Gloves - new patterns, colours- ,, 75c to L9$ Dressing Gowns - satin,, flamiel „,.,,,,..,,6.95 Men’s, fine I4uen Handkerchiefs' - hand, rolled heins, initials ............ Arrow Shirty - new patterns.......... Arrow, Forsyth- Silk Ties ....... English Buckskin Gloves ............ Dressing, Gowns - silks,, flannels . .r ’ r Heavy Wool. Blankets..............................,. Rayon. Bespreads. - ivory, green,, gold r.... Wabasso. Sheet, Pillow Slips - boxed set . . Linen Breakfast Cloths..........................1.3S We extend to all the. wish, for. a; Very. Happy Christmas.. Mrs. Geo.' Jordan; Dish Com;,, Mrs. H. Wheeler.- and Mrs. N. Keating; Auditors, Mrs. J_. L. Stewart.and.Mrs, J.. G. Anderson.. A. splendid, shower of useful articles for the church kit­ chen was brought to> the: meeting;, Plans for next, year’s activities will be made at the January meetin.. The meeting was closed, with, the Bene­ diction by Rev.. Townend.. Youngs People' Presented'. Service : A very interesting, and. impressive, service was held} in Knox United; Church on- Supday,'’evening when’ the. Young People’s; $Qci-ety.: presented: a. Christmas' Service in. story and; song, The. story part, was- read, by Barbara Michie and a choir of over, thirty voices carried the story in song, The church was nicely decorated for the service. Rev. J. B, Townend. opened, and. closed, the service. Miss Velma’ Wheeler, was pianist. The offering was taken, by Ruth Nether.y and Ruth Wheeler. An. instrumental, trio,. Freda: Jordan, with, v.iolin,, Clifton Walsh with, trumpet,, accompanied, by Velmai Wlieerer at the piano,, played -a. Christmas- Carol! which w.as. much ap­ preciated whilb the1 offering was be­ ing; taken,. Come Right On In Howdy, neighbor! It’s nice to see you at Christmas time and tell you how much we’ve ap­ preciated your friendship in 1938. And it’s nice to have this opportunity to say “Merry Christmas.” 1J I / [-* lil T. Y. Smith and Staff rA IHOOSWTOF GIFTS f thine, dear friend” and Mrs. Victor Emerson gave a talk on Christmas at home and abroad, telling the diff­ erent customs-of the different coun­ tries. Mrs. W. R. Farrier then gave a very interesting and instructive de­ monstration, How to decorate the Christmas table, and the table when finished looked beautiful with centre of Christmas flowers, and candles sil­ verware and dishes. The ladies mov­ ed a vote of thanks to Mrs. Farrier, and the National Anthem closed the meeting. Mrs. Rev. J. Pollock, Mrs. Rhys Pollock and Mr. Jack Pollock mot­ ored to Guelph Saturday and Miss Woman’s, Association Elect Officers The December meeting of the Wo­ man’s Association was held in the basemqntt of the United Church on Wednesday last week with a good at­ tendance present. Mrs. J. C. Procter, the presidents was in charge. The Scripture reading was taken by Mrs. H. Wheeler. Rev. J. B. Townend led in prayer. The minutes of the prev-! ious meeting were adopted and the treasurer’s report showed a splendid balance. Reports were given by the group leaders, It was decided to give a donation of $175 to the Board of Stewards. The election of officers was conducted by end, and resulted dent, Mrs. J. M. Mrs, J. S, Procter; bert Vincent; 3rd Vice, Mrs. J. G. Anderson; See,,- Mrs. Alex, Manning; Assist, See. and press reporter, Mrs, C, R. Couites; Treas., Mrs, J, B< Townehd; pianist, Mrs. N. Keating! assist pianist, Mrs, C, Wbeeler; Flower Com., Mrs. L A, Geddes .ami Rev. J* B. Town- as follows; Prcsi- Coultes; 1st Vice, 2nd Vice, Mrs. Al- w