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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1939-12-21, Page 7Thurs., December 21st, 1939 WINGHAM ADVANCE-TIMES PAGE SEVEN' action after four hours of the fight. But the other two British warships, the 7,030-top cruisers Achilles and Ajax, trailed the Admiral Graf Spee to her refuge and took up positions just outside the harbor. Sunday at sunset the Graf Spee left the harbor and the captain blew up the ship af ter the crew had been removed. Eden Praised Dominions London —- Dominions Secretary Anthony Eden described the empire’s swift' voluntary rally at the side of the nn of the in the vealed found had arrived in England to join the Royal Navy, ither country at the outbreak war "one of the great events history of the world,” He re* that volunteers from New- LIPTON 5 IT’S RICHER AND MORE SATISFYING This Christmas, bring comfort and beauty to your -Va home. Give fine furniture that will be treasured and enjoyed through the years — not just by one person, but by the whole family. A wide selection ® % Liner Bremen Safe Berlin —- The liner Bremen is tied up at the German port of Bremehav- en. This $20,000,000 boat saile'd from New York to M-urmask, Russia, after the outbreak of war. She was sighted on her way to Bremerhaven by a Bri tish submarine but was not fired on. of special gift values is featured on our floors. Your inspection is invited. Fine Selection of Lamps $1.50 to $14.50 Cedar Chests '$12.50 up Odd Tables makes fine Xmas Gifts. w? $2.00 to $15.00 <• Doll Carriages $2.85 up S Labor Head Raps Dictators New York —■ President William Green, of the American Federation of Labor, declared the "free people of America” would "never acquiesce in or accept the triumph of Stalinism and Hitlerism in Poland, Finland, Austria or the Balkan states.” Save the coupons from Lipton’s 1 lb. and J-616. packages. They are exchange able for beautiful Wm. Rogers & S6n Silverplate.Write for premium book to Thos. J, Lipton Limited, Lipton Bldg.,TOronto. en from John 2: 1-14, and the Christ mas story from Luke's Gospel and read by Mrs. J. Lovell. Mrs. D. S. MacNaughton .contributed a solo, "There’s Music in the Air” by Holl and. An all members’ programme brought a rich response of story and verse. The Shepherd's story was giv en by Mrs. Grant, Mrs. Stocks read the parable of the two missionary so cieties. "The First Christmas” was the title of Mrs. Lovell’s reading. "The Great Love” was the title of Mrs. Douglas' contribution. IJoems by Mrs. D. W. Rae and Mrs. D. S. Mac- Naughton were called "Something -to Give" and “Advent”, Mrs. Cook read a timely article on "Christian Stew ardship;” "Oh, come let us adore Him” was the second hymn and Mrs. Cook took charge of the business per iod. All officers were reelected for the* coming year. The meeting closed with the hymn "Hark the herald an gels sing” followed by the Mizpah benediction. ' 4 Y* til Harry J. Fryfogle Furniture Funeral Service ‘fell May Relevy Amusement Tax Toronto — The Ontario Amuse ment Tax Act which was repealed in 1937 by the Hepburn-'Government is apt to be restored at the next session of the Legislature, it was reliably re ported at Queen’s Park.5» ■I R,KJ.Kt,& Hk- Russia Expelled from League Geneva — Soviet Russia, which in years past used the League of Na- tions”as a forum for speeches against •.aggression in Spain and Czecho-Slo- vakia, \ was notified that she was thrown out of the league for her un provoked attack, on Finland. A tele gram was sent to the Kremlin telling 'Moscow of the league’s action. King announced. This is two week's later than had generally been expect ed. Unless ^progress of the war and public opinion in Canada leads some otherr alternative this will hte. last session before a general ection. May Be Land Offensive London—Great Britain gave a hint of a land offensive against the Ger mans once the Allies have added com mand of the air to their sea superior ity. Lord Chatfield, minister for de fence co-ordination, indicated British and French strategy would be to bide their time patiently until they are sure of themselves in all branches of armaments. to be el- ’Parliament to Meet Jan. 25th Ottawa — The sixth and probably “last session of Canada’s 18th Parlia ment since Confederation has been called to meet January 25, Premier King George Marks Birthday London — The King celebrated his 44th birthday by working as usual in Buckingham Palace, but he found time to hold a small family luncheon party with the Queen. Among the many birthday presents received dur ing the day were two packages from Scotland, gifts of Princess Elizabeth and Princes Margaret Rose. Mackenzie King 65 Ottawa — Prime Minister Macken zie King celebrated his 65th birthday on Sunday, spending the day quietly at his country home a't Kingsmere, among the Gatineau Hills. Although this has been one of the most stren uous years of his life the prime min ister’s health is excellent. He was born in Berlin, Ont., now Kitchener, in 1874. spend the. winter season at Oshawa. Miss Edith Martin returned to her duties as nurse-in-training at Victoria Hospital on Sunday last. St. Janies Anglican Sunday School will hold their annual entertainment in the church school room on Jan. 5th. The Literary Club at Lane’s school held a social evening in their school on Wednesday night of last week. All report a good time. Mrs. James Sangster spent a few days last week with 'her daughter at Molesworth. Mr. and Mrs. John Bryans, of Fordwich, called on friends in town Tuesday evening. Mrs. Fred Kitchen left for Toronto Friday afternoon to.spend a few days before going to Detroit to visit with friends for a time. Mrs. Archie McMichael visited on Thursday John and Young People’s Union "The happiness of not having too little” was the subject of an excellent topic given by Miss Elva Stocks at Y.P.U. Monday night last. Yvonne White had charge of the meeting and the president presided, opening with the Christmas Carol "Holy Night.” Miss Keith read the Scripture lesson and Olive Newton led in prayer. “The First Noel” was then sung. During the business period plans were made for a Christmas Social to be held on Monday following, "O little town of Bethlehem” and the Mizpah benedic tion brought an interesting meeting to a close. A period of games and con tests were enjoyed. Women’s Institute The January meeting of the Wo men’s Institute will be held Thursday, Jan. 4th. Current Events, Mrs. Pope. Roll Call, "Why is the Women’s In stitute worthwhile?” Topic — public school course of study”, Elva Stocks. Hostesses, Mrs. Velsor and Mrs. White. “New ’, Miss . Van- with her brothers, Messrs. Robt. Harris, in Turnberry. MONUMENTS at first cost Having our 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 All finished by sand blast machines We import all our granites from the Old Country quarries direct, in the rough. You can save all local deal ers’, agents’ and middleman profits by seeing us. E. J. Skelton & Son •t West End Bridge—-WALKERTON Graf Spee Driven from Sea Montevideo, Uruguay — A 14-hour running sea fight between three Bri tish cruisers and the German pocket battleship Admiral Graf Spee ended with the badly-hit German warship taking refuge in neutral Montevideo harbor with 36 of her crew killed and 60 injured. The British victory was not without its casualties, however, as one of its three cruisers, the fast 8,- 390-ton Exeter, had been put out of Roy- li ave i Begin Big Air Offensive London—The fast-expanding al Air Force was disclosed to launched a large scale war in the air, attacking , Germany’s boasted air strength near its own shores. With the cold and cloud-blown North Sea as the battleground, Britons dispatch ed waves of fast long-range planes, capable of both bombing and fight ing, against the air and sea escort of a crippled German cruiser, and against seaplane bases at Borkum Sylt and Noredrney. id $ Queens Coffee Shop Nothing more welcome than these famous sweets — and more welcome than ever in the gay holiday trimmings and appropriate good-looking packaging. For The Ladies Zt. tit Special gift selections in smart Christmas packages, one to five pounds — 50c the pound. For The Men Complete Line of Cigarettes, Cigars and Tobaccos, all Christmas wrapped. gtj? wg.py wgtjr wgpr j Kt tw :t£. An Electrical Christmas Adjourned Hearing of Law Lecturer Halifax — Preliminary hearing of Allan Findlay, youthful law school lecturer charged with attempting to communicate information about mili tary and naval movements in the Hal ifax district, was adjourned for one week. Chamberlain Visits Front Line France — Travelling in an unarm ed passenger transport plane, Prime Minister Chamberlain' arrived behind the lines for what he described as a “look around” the British sector of the western front. His visit coincided with a comparative lull in military operations. He said that the general lack of activity along, the western front was all right with him. Russian Envoy’s Return Unlikely Rome — The new Soviet Russian ambassador tQ Italy, Ivan Gorelchin, Who hurried back' to Moscow only 15 days after arriving here, probably will hot return to his post, usually well- informed sources said. I I You can make her Christmas oiie of labor saving. And you know that any- saving of labor that she can effect is most welcome. Do it electric ally, There are toasters, percolators, grills, electric waffle irons and dozens of other electrical products that will save her time and steps, Come in and look them over. Rumanian Oil for Germany Bucharest “ A new Germaji-Ruin- anian trade agreement providing for increased oil shipments to Germany was signed recently. WROXETER u HYDRO SHOP s? , Miss Mae Davidson will spend the Christmas holidays with Mt, anti Mrs. Kt? Waiter Davidson, Biuevale. S.S. No. 2, Ttitfiberry, held a soc- iat evening in their school house on Priday night last when the Gulley Jumpers 'provided good musid. There B* was a good attendance. aS Mr, and Miss.. G, Davidson and Svj Miss Nellie MeLnughlin, all of Osh* I awa, came up last Wednesday, return* t Ing oh Thursday. Mrs. Robert Mc- Laughlih returned with them and wilt et Ruttan read a poem entitled “Kit- . The Scripture lesson was read by chen Garden.” The group was very! Mrs. Toner. Mrs. Strong led in pray- pleased to have Mrs. Kaine as guest er. Minutes were adopted as read, speaker who gave a very interesting- talk on “First Aid.” A vote of thanks was given to Mrs. Kaine. The meet ing closed by forming the squar'e and all repeating the C.G.I.T, Purpose. Sunday School Social United Church Sunday School tea chers, officers and pupils will hold their annual Xmas Tree and Social on Dec. 27th in the church school room. There will be a programme, games and refreshments, to which the parents are asked to contribute sand wiches and cakes. Association Name Officers The December meeting of United Church W. A. was held in the church school room with the president, Mrs. MacLean presiding. The meeting op ened with the Christmas Carol “Silent Night” followed by prayer by Rev. A. M. Grant. Mrs. Stock's read the Christmas story as found in Luke2 and Matthew 2. "While shepherds wathced their flocks by night” was the second hymn. Reports of com mittees were received showing excel lent progress being made by the as sociation, 18 quilts have been quilted during the past year. The association were responsible for the redecorating of the church school room, also spent $25.00 toward redecorating the manse, a gift of $15.00 was voted to the man agers of the church. Rev. A. M- Grant took the- chair for the election of of ficers for 1940, which are as follows: Pres., Mrs. W. T. MacLean; Vice Pres., Mrs. James Douglas; Sec., Mrs. J. Adams; Hon. Treas.,-Miss M. Lin ton; Treas., Mrs. Leslie Douglas; pi- aninst, Mrs. J. N. Allen; Manse Com., Mrs. Hemphill, Mrs. Stocks; Flower Com., (Mrs. J. Douglas/Mrs. J. Ad ams; Cutlery Com., Miss Jardine; j McKercher and for the past several Press Sec., Miss Dorothy Green; Aud itors, Mrs. Hemphill, Mrs. Stocks. Woman’s Women’s Missionary Society The Christmas meeting of the W. M. S. was held in the church school room on Thursday of last week, and was arranged by Mrs. B. Cook. Mrs. A. J. Sa'ndcrson took charge of the devotional period and, following the Call to Worship, sang the hymn “As with gladness men of old” followed by prayer. The Scripture lesson was tak- JOE WRIGHT, JR., KEEPS FIT WITH KRUSCHEN Recommends “The Little Daily Dose*' to Others Here Is what Joi*. Wright, J v.« Diamond Sculls winner and ex-Argo football star says about Kruschen Salts: ;; "I realized the pitfalls of suddenly dropping out of active sport. I still take a fair amount of exercise but as a preventive against common ailments I depend a lot on my 'little daily dose’ of Kruschen Salts every morning in a glass of water, I recommend it without hesitation." KEEPS ME FEELING LIKE A MILLION DOLLARS V,_______ Kruschen contains several highly, refined salts, each for a special purpose. Potassium Chloride, for example, for rheumatic symptoms, as a means of retarding formation of harmful biurateS in the tissues. Kruschcfi helps .prevent sluggish* hess, acid lndlgcstidft, clears out poisons and imparts z that priceless .feeling: of fit* every niTnute of the day, 25c, ■■in.....in...in...»«-.45c, 75c ITS THE LITTLBl^ DAILY DOSE Blorc9* THAT DOES Hli.lL J,/! IvCIvtSO Aza ALL"1J. twss that makes you enjoy 1 * iiWrV Yh IriHf Af th 25C» 45c«75c Presentation to Miss Schaab Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Wylyie opened their home on Tuesday evening of last week to the Directors of the Howick Fire Insurance Co. and their wives, the occasion being the presentation of an occasional chair to their sec retary's assistant, Miss Aileen Schaab whose marriage to Mr. Wilber Fra- lick takes place Christmas week'. iMr. John Bryans. Fordwich, read the ad dress in which appreciation of Miss Schaab’s efficient service to the com pany, was expressed and Mr. W. H. Gregg, Gorrie, made the presentation. Miss Schaab replied thanking the dir ectors for their gift. Each director as well as their wives, was heard from in short speeches in which they ex pressed their regret at Miss Schaab’s departure and their good wishes for her future happiness. Progressive Chinese Checkers were enjoyed by all. The hostess, Mrs. Wylie,, served re freshments. Miss Schaab first served Mrs. R. G. Newton was a Toronto visitor one day last week. Mr. and Mrs. Hartwell Strong and sons 'spent Sunday with the latter’s brothers at Ayton. Miss Nellie Doig, of Toronto, are Mr. Jack Doig, of Carrick, visited on Saturday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ray McIntyre. SANTA CLAUS VISITED GORRIE On Saturday afternoon Santa Claus made his official visit to Gorrie, and was greeted by a hall full of children as well as many grown people who also enjoyed the^program, the singing being G.I.T. Business was transacted and reports from treasurer, fin. sec. and rec. sec, were given, all were very favorable. Election of officers resulted as fol lows: President, Mrs. T. Cathers; vice Pres., Mrs. T, Earl; Rec, Secr Mrs, H. Ashton; Fin. Sec., Mrs. F. Hynd man; Treas., Mrs. T. Earl; Pianist, Mrs. Sparling; Parsonage Com,, Mrs. Toner, Mrs. J. Hyndman, Mrs. Gregg; Quilt and Work Com., Mrs. Strong, Mrs. Edwards, Mrs. Galbraith, Mrs. Miller; Lunch and Home, Mrs. Earn- gey, Mrs. G. Dane; Flower Com,, Mrs. Earl Toner, Miss E. Dane, Mrs. E, Carson; auditors, Mrs. M. Carson,. Mrs. Gregg. The meeting closed with hymn “Joy to the world” and prayer by Rev. Watt. x INSTITUTE PLAN RED CROSS WORK led by the members of the C. with Miss Bernice Day at the j The December, meeting of the Gor- rie Institute was held on Wednesday last at the home of the President, with piano. The first slides were of the j a fair attendance. The meeting op- Birth of Christ, Rev. J. Ball, pastor f fined in the usual manner, with Ode of St. Stephen’s Church, telling the and prayer in unison. Minutes were beautiful Christmas story as they approved as read by the secretary, were flashed on the screen. There Nellie Dinsmore. Among the business were four other reels, two being seen-. items discussed was the naming of a ic pictrues, taken in British Columbia, committee to arrange for Red Cross as assistant to the late Mr. W. S. | and the property of the Government, j work. The committee named were: i but with Mr. Neil’s knowledge of | Mesdames C. E. Gregg, S. G. Kaine: children, his last two reels were of (and H. Strong. Another committed* comic type, and brought forth peals (was also named to take charge of the of laughter. Rev*. Watt introduc- boxes of Christmas cheer to be sent ed SSuta, being chairmarf the day, out. and Santa in his own jolly maiinfcr, . iMrs. E. W. Bolton arranged a pro brought his usual merry message to; gram On “Relief” when Mrs. /. Q. the children. While the Institute members were of Christ, Rev. J. Ball, pastor f fined in the usual manner, with Ode years to his successor, Mr. J. H, Wylie. Santa Claus Pays a Visit It was a red-letter day for the child ren of Wroxeter and vicinity on Sat urday afternoon when Santa Claus, in person, visited the village, and the Town Hall, where a large number of j given the task of seeing to the details, children and older folk were on hand to welcome him, Under the direction of Rev. A. M. Grant, two sets of slid es were shown, one comic “A Bicycle Built for Six” bringing delight to the children, and also a-group depicting Life in Canada’s North Country. Christmas Carol singing was also a feature. Santa arrived in good time and from his pack gave a treat, to all the children. The lukcy ticket for the turkey draw was held by Mr. Allen McKercher, Jamestown. A brilliant ly lighted Christmas tree in the road way added much to the enjoyment of all who came to town for this annual event. Reljef” when Mrs. /. G. I Mundell read a timely address on the'’ “Spirit of Giving” while Mrs. C. E. Gregg gave the topic ‘Relief’ in which the speaker pointed out, with the var ious aid offered throughout the In- stitutes, in the way of short courses, the money provided for the purchases was received from the Sports Com mittee and the business men of the ( town, and to these we give our sin- ( and any one of the subjects studied cere thanks for making a host of children happy this Christmas. under the co-operative program or the standing committees will bring “relief” and aid in the relief of many problems facing the country women of today. I Before the meeting closed the usual ! exchange of Xmas Gifts was conduct* The Woman’s Association held ed and roll call was ahswered by a their annual meeting in the basement ( Christmas recitation. Lunch was of the Church, Gorrie, Mrs, Toner, the served by Mrs. J. G. Mundell, Mrs. president, in charge. The meeting op- E. Sparling and hostess, ened with the, hymn “Silent night.’’j Additional Gorrie on Page Four. UNITED CHURCH W.A. NAME OFFICERS T CORRIE C.G.I.T* Hear of First Aid The regular meeting of the Gorrie C.G.LT. was held Thursday of last week at the home of Mrs, Jytundetl, with the president presiding. The meeting opened with the business, 14 members answering the roll call. The girls were brought together in wor ship with quiet music followed by the Calt to Worship by Rledhdfe Carson. “Thy Kingdom Come” was sung af ter whish all repeated the Lord’s Prayer. The Scripture read by Mar garet Thompson, was taken from St. John, Chapter 6, verses 140. Matgar- ■F Special Train Service FOR Christmas and New Year’s Consult Your Nearest C. N. R. Ticket Agent J For Full Particulars. Buy Tickets in Advance —- Avoid Train Delays. WILL THEY COME HOME FOR CHRISTMAS? PROBABLY and perhaps MOKE SO if you send them tickets. Enquire about our PREPAID PLAN. CANADIAN NATIONAL