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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1939-12-21, Page 8PAGE EIGHT f * JOY BE YOURS kc<j7.0r WHITECHURCH Kathleen Lockhart 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, December 21, 22, 23 JANE WITHERS GLORIA STUART The story places Jane in a girls’ boarding school, transports her to Hollywood and makes a film star put of her. Also “Mickey Mouse” “Cartoon” “Sport Subject “News” FREE MATINEE Saturday afternoon at 2.30 p.m. The Matinee Saturday afternoon will be free to all children. . Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, December 25, 26, 27 SPECIAL ----- Reginald Owen Gene Lockhart Terry Kilburn * Barry Mackay Lynne Carver Screen Play by Hugo Butter Directed by Edwin L. Marin Produced by Joseph L. Ma Also “Phil Spitalny and Orch,” “Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Crawford” “March of Time” “Mickey Mouse” Admission: Adults 35c, Children 20c. MATINEE Monday afternoon at 2.30 p.m. Matinee Admission: Adults 25c, Children 15c Night Admission: Adults 35c, Children 20c. The Management of this theatre wish to extend to its patrons the Season’s Greetings, This Christmas may rejoicing fill your heart : as full of happiness as Santa has filled your Christ- j mas stocking with thrilling gifts. j Willis Shoe Store Clinton for the past few weeks; re­ turned to her home here last week. Mrs. Holmes, who has been at Mrs. Williams accompanied her and! Let us help you with’your gift problems. We J I have a gift for every member of the family from I j; Baby to Grandma. Come in and see them, they will j * delight you. Trices range from 25c to $10.00. j SEE OUR STOCK OF CHRISTMAS GREET­ ING CARDS — THERE’S A CARD FOR EVERY FRIEND. t1’' iTt1 k’ Our Parcel Wrappings, Seals and Tags are jk isew and different We invite you to come in and ® look around. I I ^r. I ! To all in this community we extend sincere Christ* | mat Greetings. 1¥ ■ * Thurs., December 2111, 1939 PIPE held ir -•n DONNYBROOK and 1 29c 35c Lb. Lb. h A" 321 ««/ YULETIDE ASSORTED CHOCOLATES ........ »- > •.. <i \ t, < 4 < * 3 -, » v •»« 2 Lbs. 2s5,Cj |j WINGHAM ADVANCE-TIMES * is spending some time here. Miss Edith McClenaghan, Belgrave, spent the week-end with Miss Gene­ vieve Watt and returned home with her father, Mr. Harry McClenaghan on Sunday. Mr, - Thps, Macro spent the week­ end in Toronto with Mr. Elwyn Moore and other relatives. Mr. George Jacques, of Paris, spent the week-end with his parents,' Mr, and Mrs. Eli Jacques, Miss Elda Caslick, of Culross, vis­ ited on Wednesday last with her sis­ ter, Mrs. Wallace Conn. The United Church held a very successful Christmas concert Friday night. The S. S. pupils gave ~a splen- I did program and Santa arrived in time to distribute the parcels and candy. Mrs. John Gillespie has been under the doctor’s care during the week-end. Mr. Orville Tiffin and Mr. Alec King spent the week-end with relativ­ es in Toronto. Mrs. Brooks and Mrs. Lester Fal­ coner visited on Sunday with MrSt Al- din Purdon, who returned home from Wingham Hospital last Wednesday, Mr. and Mrs. Stewart Scott and children of Kinloss, Mr. and Mrs. H. Johnston and baby Robert, of Luck­ now, spent Sunday with tfifeir parents, Mr. and Mrs. Will Conn. The regular monthly meeting of the Women’s Institute was held in the Hall last Tuesday with the president, Miss Grace Richardson in charge. Af­ ter the opening exercises, the ladies decided to hold a euchre and dance in the Hall on Friday, December 29th, with good prizes and good music pro­ vided. (Mrs. A. E. Purdon. gave a splendid reading on the origin and continuance of the Christmas observ­ ance. Misses Anna May Carrick and Agnes Gillespie sang “Silent Night," and Mrs. W. R. Farrier gave a splen­ did demonstration on wrapping Xmas' parcels. Mrs. White, of Ripley, Dis­ trict President, was present and gave a very inspirational talk on the work of .the Institute and the benefit that can be derived for the community from the group work and interest. She was given a vote of thanks and’ap­ preciation. The meeting was closed by singing the National Anthem. Donald Martin has been "hired by Mr. John Gillespie for the winter months. Mrs. Robert Purdon was called to the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Archie Anderson, of St. Helens, on Saturday, owing to the sudden ill­ ness of her mother. The annual meeting of the W.M.S, of the United Church was held last Wednesday with the president, Mrs. Victor Emerson, in charge, and open­ ing the meeting with a Christmas » story. Mrs. Cox,.led in prayer, and the president read the Scripture lesson from Luke 2. Mrs. Thos. Gaunt then gave a very interesting report of the sectional meeting of the W.M.S. which was held at Betgrave on Oct. 27, and was given a vote of thanks for the many items of interest which she brought back. Mrs. Beecroft gave a piano solo, and one minute was allow­ ed for silent prayer for those who are sick in our community. Miss Agnes Gillespie and Mrs, S'choftz sang a duet and the reports from the different committees were given,, the ladies had raised their allocation of $120 and the mission band had' contributed $16,00 and all had interesting reports to give of the progress off their work. Mrs. Emerson closed' tile meeting with prayer. 'Rev. G. A. Barnard then took charge of the erection; off officers and Mrs. H. Pollock acted' as- secretary. The nominating committee' presented the slate of officers- and. all were duly accepted. The following, is> the list: Pres.,. Mrs. Emerson.;, Vice. Pres.,, Mrs. J. G. Gillespie, Mrs,, Laidlaw* Mrs. J. Tiffin; Rec. Sec.,. Mrs.. Lott;, Cot* Sec., Mrs, Beecroft; Tr.eae*h Muriel and Genevieve Watt; Mission Band Stipts., Mrs* J* & GiBesple and! Mrs. H. Pol­ lock; Baby Band, Mrs* Scholtz; spec­ ial music, Mrs. Ben McClenaghan, Mrs. J. B. Morriison* Mrs*. Farrier; pi- anistSii Mrs. Farrier, Mrs. Gillespie, Mrs, Martin; Missionary Monthly, Mrs. Fox-, Mabel Purdon* Other com- I mittees for Study Book, Temperance, Welfare and Supplies remained tin- ' changed. Mrs. Thos. Gaunt and Mrs* Jas. Falconer were appointed to gath­ er birthday money, and the auditors were Mrs. Pollock and the President. The meeting was closed with prater by the minister. Mr. and Mrs, Hickey, Mr, and Mrs, Walter Berry, Mr, and Mrs. J. Johns* ton, all of Goderich, spent Sunday at the home of the latter’s daughter, Mrs. Clarence Chatnney, A good crowd gathered on Friday evening at Brick Church to enjoy the Christmas Concert and the play “The Pampered Darling" presented by the young people of the church. Mr, and Mrs, Sam Westlake and daughter, Mildred, of Bayfield, spent Sunday at the home of her sister, Mrs. Amos Cornelius, Mr* Olivet McPtien, of Goderich, visited oft Sunday last with Mt. and Mrs. Jas, Laidlaw, & S. FTo. 14, W. Wawanosh, Is hold* W fug the sehoot concert on Wednesday ' mnhg. Mii< 'h|g prepwed a W ese 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 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 evening, Itec. 21st, The W.M.S. met on Thursday &f- ternoon in the basement of the church with the 1st vice president:, Mrs. Nor­ man Thompson presiding. The Scrip­ ture lesson, St. Luke 2:1-20, was read by Mrs. Robt. Chamney and Mrs. Jones offered prayer. The roll call was answered by ’‘Christmas Carols" and Mrs, Albert Campbell gave’ a reading on the origin of the well- known and much loved hymn “Silent Night," The secretary, Mrs. J. C. Rob­ inson, gave a very encouraging report of the year’s work, Jhe allocation had been reached and two large bales of quilts and clothing had been packed. The election of officers was with the following result; Pres,, Robt, Chamney; 1st Vice Pres,, Norman Thompson; Sec.-Treas., J, C. Robinson; Cor. Sec., Mrs. Albert Campbell; Missionary Monthly Sec., Mrs. Hilliard Jefferson; organists, Mrs. Bert Taylor and. Mrs. H. Jefefr- sbn; Supt...of Heralds,’ Mrs. Jones. Mrs. Bert Taylor and Mrs. Gordon Naylor were appointed President and Sec.-Treas for the Women’s Associa­ tion. ORIENT HOSIERY splendid program* ,S,S. No. 10, Kin­ loss are holding their school concert on Thursday afternoon, and Mr. H. Pollock has invited all the section to attend. Miss Velma Scott was in charge of the Young People’s meeting Monday night in the Presbyterian Church and gave the call to worship. - Miss Helen Gibbs read the Scripture message and Dawson Craig led in prayer. Mr. A. Robertson had charge of the topic, and the questions on the Bible pass­ age, and all took part in the Scripture puzzle. Christmas readings were giv­ en by Miss Merle Wilson, Mrs. Rhys Pollock and Mrs. J. Pollock.; Miss J. Craig sang “Silent Night” <ind Miss Agnes Robertson accompanied her on the clarinet. The Benediction closed the meeting. The Y.P.U. on Monday night in the United Church was in charge of Mrs. Lott, wlio gave, the call to worship. Mr, Milan Moore read the Scripture lesson and Mr! H. Pollock led in pray­ er. Miss Genevieve Watt and Mrs, Sparling read Christmas stories, and Mrs. Lott gave the meditation talk. Messrs. Garnet and Clifford Farrier played several hymns on the saxa- phones and Mr. James Falconer gave a reading; The meeting closed with prayer by Mrs. Lott. Empire Air Training Plan Complete Agreement was reached on a three- year, $600,000,000 empire air training scheme, which Prime Minister Mac­ kenzie King said, was designed to pro­ vide Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia and New Zealand with air forces “whose co-ordinated strength will be overwhelming.” While some student airmen will come to Canada from the United Kingdom,, Australia, New Zealand and Newfoundland, the great majority, will be Canadian. The Dominion will administer the scheme and its share of the cost for the con­ tract period will be about $350,000,- 000. ... EAST WAWANOSH > COUNCIL The Perfect Gift. No such thing as too many Orient Hose - and they’re the easiest thing to buy in last minute shopping hours. Beautiful chiffons and crepes long wearing service weights 85c, LOO, 1.50. All hose are boxed for Christmas. A Merry Gferfstnias. to all. Miss Marjorie Campbell, R.N., Mr. Arthur Speiglebnrg, of Toronto, ,were recent visitors-at,.,the home of the former’s paretrts, Mt. and Mrs* Albert Campbell. Mr. George WaTface' is: recovering from an attack off p'letrri'sy- We are sorry to report Mr. W.m- Robinson on the- sick list and wish for him a speedy recovery* Mr. and' Mrs. John Love and fam­ ily, of Varna, were’ S'undiay visitors at the home of ML and' Mrs. J- C. Rob­ inson., Mr. and Mrs. Bert Mill's; of God­ erich, were visitors at tlie- home of Mr, and Mrs. N! Thompson, The 9th line school', No. T, are hold­ ing their Christmas- Cpficert Thttrsday The last meeting of, the council for 1939 was held on Dec. 15th with all the members present,. Minutes of last­ regular and special meetings were read and approved. Communications from the Highways Dept., the Sick Child­ ren’s Hospital asking for a grant in aid of that institution,, the Sawyer- Massey Co. quoting liber-al reductions on repair for road machinery. T. H. Wilson asking for a grant for the Auburn Public Library anl! C* EL, Coul- tes for a grant to the Belgrave School .Fair were all ordered filed!. C. H. Wade presented', as petition asking for the appointment: off ai con­ stable in Belgrave. Council' did not look, with favor on an appoi'ntmiehift of this; nature and no appointment will be ruraidie- at this time. * Geo-.. R. Irwin, presented His- report las school attendance officer1 fbxr 1939 'which was accepted by the'council5. . Tlk'e: Merk was instructed! to' write. 'W.. C!. Cox, engineer from the: ©.. A. C! regarding a disputed amount off a drainage survey* made in 1938. . The: Collector’s time for the' colTee- tibtr off balance of taxes remaining vrnj- pai’d' was extended to Feb. 1', 194’01 The following accounts were* pardr Cam OB' Co., gasoline $37.83;- Cottoty off Hfarorr, spray chemical $844'.00';- the Pedlar People, snow fpnee $204.40; F. Leddy,, trucking snow fence $4.00; S. McBur.ney, sal., postage, telephone $32.74; Rhys Pollock, wire $3.00; Jim McGee, putting up snow fence $4.70; Roy Robinson, putting up snpw fence $4.70; Brushing: G. Beecroft $3.20; S. Pletch $2.00;. F. Toll $4.00, G. Mc­ Gowan $9.70; C. Johnston 50c, C. Pur- don Rd. 12 $25.00; N. Radford, rep. culvert $2.00 j; J. F. Davidson, dragg­ ing 80c; Wms. Walden, levelling and filling Rd. 4 ^fSfOO; W. F. Campbell, refund error in’ dog. tax $2.00; The Municipal World!,, supplies $13.55; Belr grave School, Nomination meeting $4; County treasurer; collecting unpaid taxes $32.60; Corp: of Blyth, hall rent Div. CoUrt $20.00;' Corp, Brussels, tel- ‘ ephone.' assessment and tolls $34.54; J, C. Monteith,, engineer’s fees on the Halialiam lD¥aiw $79.00; the Bell Tele­ phone Co.,, messages $3.05; Local Bd, of Health,, services- rendered in 1939, $83.00; R< R. Redmond, Reeve $70.00; Messrs.- Bancroft,, Black, Ruddy, Me-. Dowell,, councillors-,, each $50.00; Geo, R. Irwin,, school attendance, officer, $10.00; John• T.. Scott,, weed inspector $10.00; A'. McBur.nsy,. part salary ass collector $60,00;. Jas-, HL Currie^salary as treasurer, fin; statements, postage- and exchange $156/85! The business of the year being fin­ ished council adjourned! to meet again according to statute on> Monday, Jan, Ay.Hdrtenfi'ftiUl Clerk. Golden MIXED) NUTS'........ . 2tc Lta. Large washed; BRAZIL, NUTS; 2tc Ltr„ LARGE, PECANS AND- BUDDED) WALNUTS; 29c LK .......... if « FRESH ROASTED) PEANUTS .......... 23 Lbs;. 25c EMERALD WALNUTS ......... 25c Lb. LARGE ALMONDS .............. 2.1c Lb. BUNGALOW' CHOCOLATES. t-Lb Bb* CRfeAMS; AND JELLXES:............ .21 Lbs* samnmsoxed CANDIES,................... 15e LIGHT SILVER - HUMBUGS 15c KRACKLEY.-NUT ; POPCORN BALLS « 5c Each chocolate; . -DROPS 2 Lbs. 35c j GUM DROPS • j JELLY BEANS 2 Lbs. 35c 1 XMA$ MINED ‘ CAN.WS 2 Lbs. 35c ■^■^-■■iiiuw Iii..x.iiiii..iinfiiii'11-^i.rin Hl-1- • MVW' BRAND CHOICE MINCEMEAT ,... iimin ilnihiiitf 1.1 ■ii.^irtM^iimMaWiMMrt CHRISTIE’S FRESH SALTED CHRISTMAS CAKE 35c Lb, PEANUTS.....................15c Lbs FRESH CRISP 'LARGE ICEBERG CELERY HEARTS 10c Bunch HEAD LETTUCE .« 10c Head CHRISTMAS NAVEL ORANGES 21c Doz. 27cDoz. 35c Doz. 45c Doz. ...... Hill 111 i.H W, Mf„ The Staff 6f this store* extend to ail in this community The Sea* gon’s Gfefitiugs, Smith’s Economy food Store 11 PHONE 161 PROMPT DELIVERY of Jewelry, of Silverware, is a: truly appreciated gift because of the in*, fiftiite pleasure derived from it by the re*. cipient. It need not be expensive to- be: impressive. Many of our fine pieces, are: priced amazingly low for such fine qual­ ity. Come in and look around sure you’ll find the answer to gift problem. Bluebird Diamond Rings ........-....$15.00 up Felt and Pencil Sets $1.00 up; Ladies’ Brush and Comb Sets ............*..$1.85 up Men’s Brush and Comb . Sets .............................$1.0.0 up Ladies* Rings $l.pft up Men’s Signet Rings ...... $2.00 up Ladles’ Watches $5.00 up many &- Men’s. WfttcheS $135 up Chests; of Stiverware ... $7.75 up 38-piece Sets Breakfast Dishes . ..........$5.00 up Clocks $1.35 up Bracelets _____ __ $1.00 up Lockets ....... ... $1.00 up Salt and Peppers $1.00 up Casseroles $3.00 up Pie Blates $i$5 up Butova, Westfield and Vadis Watches, Westclox and Mauthe Clocks, Rogers Silverware, CottHntinity Plate* All kinds of China. Glass, Leather Goods, Bookends, Fountain Pens Dress Sets, Razors, Costume Jewellery, etc, ' This is the Best and Largest stock that we have ever had and t prices will please you. Come in. and look around. Prompt and Courteous Service, George Williams, Jeweller At this festive time we extend to our patrons our very best wishes for a Happy Holiday Season