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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1939-11-09, Page 10PAGE EIGHT WINGHAM ADVANCE-TIMES Thursday, November 9, 1939 Show Starts at 8.00 p.m. Except Saturday Saturday Night, Two Shows 7,45 and 9.45 p.m. Matinee Saturday Afternoon at 2.30 p.m. Thursday, Friday, Saturday, November 9, 10, 11 SPECIAL Folks! The Love Bug’s Got Mickey Rooney! "ANDY HARDY GETS SPRING FEVER Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer film LEWIS STONE • MICKEY ROONEY CECILIA PARKER • FAY HOLDEN Directed by W. S. Van Dyke II Also “Crime Does Not Pay” and “News” Admission: Adults 35c, Children 20c - Two Shows Each Night For This Picture — Matinee Saturday afternoon at 2.30 p.m. Admission: Adults 25c, Children 15c Monday, Tuesday, Wednes., November, 13, 14, 15 TOM WALLS — RENEE SAINT CYR In “Strange Boarders” This British equivalent of “The Thin Man” is a de­ tective story from the pen of E. Phillips Oppen­ heim. The picture is a good melodrama with plenty of comedy throughout. Also Musical Comedy” and “Floyd Gibbons” a WHITECHURCH Mr. and Mrs. John Turner and children, of Kitchener, visited on Sun­ day at the- home of their daughter, Mrs. Reg. Lavis, of W. Wawanosh, and with her brother, Mr. Albert Pat­ terson. Mrs. Russel Moore received word on Sunday of the death of her sister, Mrs. Elmer Pritchard, of W. Wawa­ nosh, who passed,) away in Kincardine Hospital. This community extends sympathy tu tlm bereaved families. Mrs, Alec Ferguson, of Culrqss, celebrated her eighty-fifth birthday on Sunday at the home of her daugh­ ter, Mrs, James Wilson, We wish her many happy returns of the day. Mr. Beth Gaunt, of Dutton, spent last week at the home of his sister, Mrs, George McClenaghan. Mr. Wendell Taylor has been seri­ ously ill in Wingham Hospital for the past two weeks. He underwent an appendicitis operation and is im­ proving now. Mr. and Mrs. • Len -Westbrook, of Goderich, visited on Sunday with his aunt, Mrs, Jas. Cornelius. (Mrs. Cor­ nelius received word on Sunday of the passing of' her niece, Mrs, Lenin, of Goderich, formerly Hazel Steele, Mrs. Lenin htd been suffering for the past two weeks from an attack of typhoid fever, and left her husband and nine children to mourn her early passing. Mrs. Lance Grain, Mrs, John Mc­ Gee and Mrs. J, D. Beecroft, spent a few days in Toronto last week; Mrs. Ed. St, John, who visited for the past few months with relatives here, ac­ companied them and left on Friday for her home in Kansas City, Mo. Mr. James Aitcheson and Mr. and Mrs, Thomas Aitcheson and 'children, of Chesley, visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. James Aitcheson and Mr.,and Mrs. Archie Patterson, of W, Wawanosh and with Mrs. Wm. Tay­ lor, of Kinloss. Miss Olive Farrier, of Toronto, spent the week-end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Farrier. Quite a number of the young peo­ ple of the United Church attended the Training School in Wingham United Church last week. Communion serv-' ual good-natured indulgence, ice.was held in the United Church on Sunday, also a ’ Baptismal service when Donald James, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Gaunt, and Crawford Jam­ es, son of Mr. and Mrs. Malcolm Mc­ Neil, were baptized. The five-day course held last week at the Institute Hall was a decided success and twenty-four ladies regist­ ered for the couse. Mr. and Mrs. Will Henry were pre­ sented with a purse of money at the reception held in their honour in the Langside Hall last Wednesday. Start to Buy Your Christmas Han<L kerchiefs Now Just one or two at a time, and you will soon fill your list — Pure Ir­ ish linens, delicate Chin­ ese embroideries, fine Swiss linens, laces, chif­ fons — priced from 15c to $1.00 each. c The young* folks of Whitechurch and community celebrated Hallowe’en in the usual manner, with the older folks regarding the tricks with the us- Mrs. John Kilpatrick and children, of Lucknow, spent Wednesday last with her parents, Mr. and iMrs. Wm. Robinson. Mrs. Fox. returned home last week after visiting with St. Helens friends. Mr. and Mrs. James Sutherland of Wingham spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Henry McGee. BLUEVALE T i [OE3O1 OEso:ocxo:OE3OE :OE3O1 :OE3O1 o n o I o0 o WANTED Entertained Brussels Society The Young People’s Union of Blue­ vale United Church entertained the Y.P.U. of Brussels on Friday evening. I The party was in the form of a mas- ' querade. Entrants made a grand ' march around the school room, which * I was gay with effective Hallowe’en lions” the chapter dealt with the un­ touchables of India and the way they | are punjshed by the high caste and how they are being won for Christ by the Christian missionaries. the United week at the Gallaher, the Mrs, James Woman’s Association.-. Held Meeting The monthly meeting of the Wo­ man’s Association of Church was held this home of Mrs. Stanley president, who presided. Breckenridge, acted as secretary. The Scripture message^ was read by Mrs, R. J. McLennan and all repeated the Lord’s Prayer, After a discussion on the business and the activities of the society, Mrs, Chas. Johnston gave a reading. Rev, C. Tavener closed the meeting with prayer, Refreshments were served by the hostess assisted by Mrs. Frank Stamper and Mrs, Herbert Shiell and a social time en­ joyed. * Accepted Position at Waterloo Miss Isabel McKinnon, who has re­ cently finished a term at the London Business College, has accepted po­ sition with the Mutual Life Assurance Company at Waterloo and commenc­ ed her.duties on Monday. Mrs. Robert Nicholson, who has re­ cently disposed of her farm on the 4th Con. of Morris, is spending the winter with her sisters, Mrs. iMary Robertson and Miss Martha Fraser, in the village. Miss Florence Fowler spent the week-end with Mr, and Mrs. McGuire at Beach O’ Pines, Miss Marie Wettlaufer, of Blyth, spent Sunday with her parents. Mr. J. Wesley Beattie and daugh­ ters, Ethel and Florence, of Seaforth, were Sunday visitors with Mr.. and Mrs. R. F. Garniss. Mr. and Mrs. Peter S. MacEwen are spending a few days with Mrs. Elsie Lamont, near Brussels. Rev. C. Tavener used the text "What will you do with Jesus?” in his sermon in the United Church on Sunday morning. The choir sang as a voluntary the “Sailors’ Hymn.” Mr. Ronald O. Davidson, a student from Knox College, Toronto, preach­ ed. in Knox Presbyterian Church Sun­ day morning using the text, "What think ye of Christ?” BELGRAVE Many Attended Fowl Supper A very successful Fowl Supper was held in Knox United Church Thurs­ day evening under the auspices of theVV CVP T ~ ---------— - --- --------------------------------o ---------- * © I decorations, to show a succession of, Women’s Association of the Church. D. interesting costumes. Prize winners ' Over five hundred enjoyed the boun- O , ' ' " ' ' ~ o n o Prompt Delivery FOR .’I-- Phone 161 WITHIN j YOUR ’ Budget F Australian Seedless RAISINS .............2 Lbs. 25c I1 WALNUT QUARTERS ..............' 45c Lb, SEEDED LEXIA RECLEANED RAISINS ................ 17c Pkg. 11 CURRANTS ............. 15 c Lb. CHOCOLATE FLAVOURED CHOPPED NUT BUTTER ..,16-oz. Jar 25c PURE WHITE | 50-oz. Tin GRATClover HONEY 43c 4-lb. Pail | FRUIT JUICE . NEW SEASON’S CHOICE MINCEMEAT.......... NEWPORT FLUFFS ................... 25c Pkg. THRIFT BULK SOAP FLAKES 3 lbs. 25c 50-oz. Tin GRAPE- 27c . 2 Lbs. 25c UNGRADED TIP TOP PEAS GIANT SIZE SUPER SUDS... 10c Tin 35c Pkg. McCORMICK’S or WESTON’S , FANCY BISCUITS ....... York Good Quality BOLOGNA Davie’s Easy Spread CHEESE . FRESH CRISP CELERY HEARTS ... 10c Bch. SWEET JUICY ORANGES .. .....29c Doz. SEEDLESS GRAPEFRUIT CHOICE RIPE BANANAS ...... .. 19c Lb. 17c. Lb. .. 15c Pkg, 6 for 25c 29c Doz. See Our Fresh Display of New Season Fruits For Christmas • Cakes and Mincemeat. < Ji J o n © were: Adults: Miss D. Bisbeck, iMrs. ' tiful supper which was served. D'Ur- Mahoney, Mrs. Alex. MacEwen, Mrs. j ing the supper hour those gathered in Robert MacLennan, Charles' Johns-! ton; Children: Jean MacLennan, Doi- j ores Hamdilton, Scott MacLennan, j Wayne Turvey. After the unmasking a devotional period was conducted by , the Brussels society, with the presi- ’ church, introduced the following pro­ dent, Halbert Keffer, presiding. Miss Barbara Michie spoke.on the theme, j “Friendship." Miss Mary Davidson .gave a piano solo, Misses Jean Speir- an and Adella Bryans a vocal duet, and Bert Black selections on the guit­ ar. , A period of lively games was con­ ducted by Will Blackmore, and a Hal­ lowe’en lunch was served. ' j the church were favored with several musical selections by Velma Wheeler, Elaine Walsh, Freda Jordan and Clif­ ton Walsh. Following the supper Rev. J. B. Townend, pastor of the Belgrave, Brussels and Port Albert, attended divine service at Trinity Church, Blyth, last Sunday afternoon. They listened to a very enlightening and instructive sermon delivered by the rector, Rev. R. M. Weekes. His text was from Psalm LX, verse 4, “Thou hast given -a banner to them that fear thee, that it may be display­ ed because of the truth,” He spoke of the different banner now being dis­ played in our-own Dominion in direct opposition to the banner of Christ. The main ones being- Communism, Nazism, Fascism, Romanism and re­ ligious rheumatism. The facts he brought forth on the ground being gained by Comm-unism in Canada were astounding.. He stressed that our only hope- was in'remaining firm to the banner of Christ and in using it at all times. The choir rendered the anthem “The Son of God goes forth to War.” After .the service Rev. Weekes was invited to the Orange Hall where a hearty vote of thanks was given him for his helpful sermon. en by Mrs. Herbert Dexter and Mrs- John Watson, and a mouth organ sel­ ection by Bro. Walter Mason, also a few short addresses by members of the Scarlet Order. Bro. Charles Stew­ art, Past County Master, in his ad­ dress, moved a hearty vote of thanks to the guest speakers, the chairman and ladies. After’ a short period of social chat and' games, everyone felt well satisfied with the- evening’s en­ tertainment. / MOUTH ORGAN SEASON Is Here Again See the Hohner Assort­ ment at Omar Haselgrove’s Smoke Shoppe n © Wingham Red Cross o n o In order that the local Red Cross may have the necessary funds ta carry on a campaign is being held here November 13th to 18th. © n © Presbyterian W.M.S. Met Mrs. Peter S. MacEwen opened her home on Wednesday for the regular meeting of the W.M.S. of the Presby- i terian' Church. The Vice President, Mrs. j; J. Elliott, presided. The Scrip- I ture lesson was read by Miss Olive Scott and Mrs. Raymond Elliott off­ ered prayer. A communication from Mrs. D. Strachan, general treasurer,’ regarding missionary legacies, gave the members a better understanding of the way legacies were used for the gram: solo by Bert Cullimore; quar­ tette by Messrs. Reavie, Cullimore, Leggatt and Zurbrigg,; violin solo by Miss Mary King, accompanied by Velma Wheeler; solo by Gordon Leg­ gatt; duet by Misses Garniss and [ Backer; readjngs by Mrs. Kennedy; solo, Jack Reavie; number by the quartette; violin solo by Miss King; duet by Messrs. Leggatt and Reavie; solo by Miss Garniss; another num­ ber by the quartette brought a very enjoyable program to a close when the National Anthem was sung. Underwent Operation Mr. Clarence. Rath, 6th line wanosh, is a patient in the Wingham General Hospital where he is improv­ ing following an operation for appen­ dicitis. Wa- Mother: Betty, step over and see how old Mrs. Harris is this morning. society.^ Mrs. Eldred Nichol jsave ji | Betty (on return): Seventy-three years, six months and two days, she says. „ Soldiers oh duty or wounded in* the last war have good reasom to remember with satisfaction the splendid services of the Red Cross. comprehensive report of the W.M.S. ’ sectional meeting held recently at Cranbrook. Mrs. P. S. MacEwen con­ tinued the study of "Moving Mil- Our duty is clear. We again face this great task Let us show those who are actively engaged that they have our support, 100 per cent., as they did in the Great War. A representative Be as generous as possible ..... , ... . . * Out of town Citizen’s may leave donations with H Campbell, Hydro Shop. DR. R. C. REDMOND, General Chairman This Space Contributed by The Advance-Time ............ ...............'iHifcMlkliili-iii1 tri' t'LA that show signs of trouble should be examined AT ONCE by a specialist iti this work, and G1 asses work wonders to restore vision and give perfect comfort if fitted by R. A. Reid R. 0. Eyesight Specialist At Williams* Jewelry Store Every Wednesday Morning 9 to noon, t BLYTH Scarlet Chapter Had Social Time A very pleasant event took place in the Orange Hall, Blyth, on Nov. 3rd when, members of Morris, district Scarlet Chapter of Orangemen with their wives and a few invited guests, partook of a bountiful fowl supper, to the number of about fifty, in cele­ bration of Guy Fawkes Day, 'Nov. 5. After the tables were cleared, all join­ ed in singing the grand old number “The Maple Leaf Forever.” Bro. Dex­ ter, Master of the Scarlet Chapter, acted as chairman during the render­ ing of a fine program consisting of addresses by- Right Worshipful Bro. Joseph, Carson, of London; Deputy Grand Master of Ontario West, guest .speaker, and Rev. Mr. Weekes, Rec­ tor of Trinity Anglican Church, Blyth also guest speaker. Two splendid Hawaiian guitar selections were giv- Mr. and Mrs. E. S. F, Houghton with Miss M. Armstrong, of London, visited With Mrs. J. W, Scott who is recovering from her recent illness. Mrs. Cassels, of Meaford, is visit­ ing her sister, Mrs. Williams. Gunner Clifford Taman ^pent week-end with his parents, Mr. Mrs. DeLoss Taman. Rev. A. M. Boyle took over work in the Presbyterian Church at j Seaforth while Rev. Hugh Jack con­ ducted the anniversary services in the j Presbyterian Church, Auburn. The condition of (Mr, G. M. Cham- ’ bets Is not improving as his friends would like to see. | The shower and dance for Mr, W. • J. Ilallahan and his bride, On Friday night, was largely attended. j There was a reception ofr Mr. G. Powelland his bride in the Hall on1 Monday night. All fepoft a ' good time, the and i ■ 1 Spoke to Orangemen Uarge ntitnberjs of the L.O.L, a LO.B.Aau from Atiburh, Wtngh g■ Prices will advance owing to war time conditions. While our present stock lasts it will be on sale at Pre War Prices. May we suggest that you do your CHRISTMAS SHOP­ PING NOW. A deposit will hold any ar­ ticle until Dec. 24th. Shop ear­ ly and be sure of getting just what you want.. Later on goods will be difficult to obtain. Geo. Williams JEWELLER FREE!-BULBS-FREE!■ Daffodils, Narcis, Darwin and Triumph Tulips — With every 25c purchase you receive one Bulb-free. ■ This offer is good on over 500 items manu­ factured’by United Drug Co., agents for Boots Chemists of England. It does not apply on tobac­ cos, Wampole’s, Squibb’s or price maintained prop­ rietaries. Free Bulb Sale Commences Wed., Nov. 8 DO YOU NEED First Aid Supplies, Rubber or Hospital Articles, Cosmetics, Shaving Accessories, Hair Tonics, Tooth, Nail and Hair Brushes, Rexall Remedies, Puretest Drugs? 1 > Stock Up Now At McKibbon’s Dr ug Store Receive one bulb Free with every 25 c purchase from Nov. 8th until the supply is exhausted, 0i i . 8 a I i i I a a j . a a a a I I i■