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Home My WebLink AboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1940-02-01, Page 7Wroxeter News and Gorrie Vidette •9 A. Y. P. A. HAD FINE MEETING The regular meeting of the A. Y. P, A. of St, Stephen’s Church, Gprrie, -was held on Wednesday evening last at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Norman Wade. In the absence of the president the meeting was in charge of Mr. Jack Musgrove, vice-pres. The meeting op ened with the singing of a hymn, fol lowed by prayer by Rev. J. L, Ball, •and the Lord’s Prayer in unison. The Scripture lesson was read by Mr. R. Wade and' minutes of last meeting read and adpo,ted% The devotional part of the meeting closed with an other hymn. Being literary night, Rev1: Ball read extracts from the book “Socrates” and • also conducted a spelling match, geo graphical .test and also two other con tests. • A delightful- lunch was then served by the hostess. €. G. I. T. HAD FINE MEETING The C.G.T.T. held .their meeting on Thurs., Jan. 25th, at the home of Mrs. > E.' Whitfield. Annie Anger and ’Em ily Heinmiller were in charge of the program. The theme of the meeting •was “The Bible.” The president, El eanor Carson, presided. She opened the meeting with a very appropriate reading on the Bible. The first 'hymn ■was “O word of God incarnate.” Dor een Harrison read from James 1: 19- 27. Phyllis Hemingway read a beau tiful poem “Within This Ample Vol ume Lies.” Emily Heinmiller led the girls in prayer. The closing hymn, “The Spirit breathes upon the word.” During the business the girls decid ed to sell half-pound boxes of Neil son’s chocolates, ithe*proceeds 'to go to the Ontario Girl’s Work Board. The girls then chose sides and Mrs. Watt conducted'a game of Bible base- shall with the questions based on the first ten chapters of St. Mark. The meeting closed with a sing-song and _a delipious lunch served by Mrs. Whit field. o ST. STEPHEN’S CHURCH ANNUAL MEETING The annual vestry meeting of St. Stephen’s Church was held last week at the home of Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Taylor with a good representation. The church report showed that the missionary apportionment “was paid in full and all .other obligations fully met. A vote of appreciation was ex tended to Rev. J.-L. and Mrs. Ball for the untiring interest they’have shown during their eight months in .the par ish. The following are the officers for 1940: Rector’s Warden, T. R. Strong; People’s Warden, F. C. Taylor; Sec.- Treas., -H. V. Holmes;' Sidesmen: Clifford- Dodds, Harry King, R. H. McIntyre, R. W. N. Wade; Audtors, Geo. Foster, R’ W. N. Wade. « d GORRIE Mr. W. E. Doig and Miss Eva Jackson, of Arthur, were week-end guests at the home of the former’s sister, Mrs. Gordon Mundell and Mr. ■ Mundell. Little Jimmy Allen, of Wr.oxeter, : , , < ... .. j'lneir uatiyuiei, iviaiSI>CnLa.itW. M Shortly to train for • 1 l Dill I U1 1UU GVQIHIIg WCTO The annual congregat.ona supper ■> ive euc],re and ct;inese of United Church w.I he held Wed-1 * > » brforc , lhe fo). _ T- r-*- 4-Ha crhnnl rnntY) — grandmother and aunt, Mrs. M. Ross and Miss E. Ross. hesday, Jan. 31st, in the school room of the church. ■ Day of Prayer Feb. 9th The committees of the different churches met and arranged for the Women’s Day of Prayer Service YOUR EYES NEED ATTENTION Our 25 Point Scientific Examin ation enables us to give you Clear, Comfortable Vision F. F. HOMUTH Optometrist Phone 118 Harriston 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 fac^y mAll finished by sand blast machines; We import all out granites from the Old Country" quatries direct, m the tough- You can save all local .deal ers*, agents’ and middleman profits by seeing us. . Er 1 Skeltoil & Soil at West End Bridge—-WALKERTON Thursday, February 1, 1940 which will be held in the United Church on'Friday, Feb. 9th, at 3 p.m. NESTLED IN ^NOW Double ‘ Wire fencing feature.1? the camp-like atmosphere of the intern ment centre .at Petawawa. Surround ed by bush,, Petawawa i$ ■ the home for Germans who have bedn placed, in custody' for the duration bf the war. Rev. J. L. Ball' attended the funeral in Sudbury last week of the. late Rev. Bull. o *s., ’Mr. and Mrs. Gowley, of London, were week-end visitoi\%at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Hastie. ,• Mr. Joe Earngey’s barber shop is now located in the hotel here. Mr. Thos. Short is in Bowmanville this week to attend .the funeral of his brother, the .late William Short. The married men and the single men of the village met on the ice of the local arena on-Friday evening of last week for a broom ball game. The game, was very close and resulted in a win for the single men'by 1 point. t Y.P.U. Meeting The regular meeting of the dorrie Y.P.U. was held on Wednesday, Jan. 24th • in the church basement. The meeting, opened with a set of slides conducted by Mr. Watt, which were much enjoyed by all. An interesting worship service was, conducted by Barbara “Day and Janet Watson. A missionary Play “Miss. Shortsight’s Tea Table” Was presented by a num ber of the young people. Janet Wat son, the president, then took charge of the business, and the minutes were read and adopted. PRESENTATION Treated on Eve of. Departure The neighbours .and friends gather ed at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John White, on the 17th of-Howick, Friday, Jan. 26th, to spend a social time with <|heir daughter, Margaret, • who leaves 4 a nurse in the Stratford General Hospital. The first pa,rt of the evening was spent in play- lowing address was read by Miss ma Harris: Dear Margaret: „ With the*approach of a new which is opening out before you, we‘< have gathered here to show you the high regard in which we .hold you in the community, and to wish you ,ev- ery success. We would like to add our regret to that of o-tu- worthy host and hostess member of life retain, as we this gathering j in being, parted with their family. Wfe hope you will shall, the memory of as expressing our good wishes. Although you willt meet many new friends in the pursuit of your chosen career, Ave hope that in some small way, this gift will help you to remem ber the old friends and neighbours. ' z Signed oti behalf of friends and nei ghbours, Alberta Ferguson, Erma Harris. After the address Alberta Fergtfson ! made the presentation of a Mirapak. ’ Margaret thanked, her friends in atfew . Welt chosen words. . The remainder of the evening ‘ spent in music and dancing. Wlas WROXETER Mrs, K Martin Sbent the week-end With friends at London, Mr. and Mrs. T, G, Hemphill were SENTRIES AND FENCING SURROUND THIS LITTLE BIT OF GERMANY IN CANADA German songs ring out into the night from Petawawa interment camp. German is the language prisoners use as* they go about ttheir work of chop- guests of friends at Hensail over the week-end. * Master Jimmie Allen spent last week with his grandmother, Mrs. Ross at Gorrie, Born—<In Wingham General Hos pital, on Wednesday, Jan. 24th, to Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Howes, Wroxeter, a son. .. Congratulations to Jim Sanderson, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. D. D. Sanderson and bride... (nee Margaret Balgar, Walton), who on Saturday were married by Rev. R. M. Weekes of Blyth. Following a short honey moon the happy couple., will reside at Wroxeter. ~" Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Durst spent Sun day with Goderich friends. Mr. and Mrs. Neil Carr, Wingham, .spentSunday with Mr. and Mrs. H. Waller. Mr. Jack Rann, London, spent the past feW days with friends in town. Red Cross Materials Ready A quantity of yarn arid materials for hospital supplies are now on hand at the home of Mrs. H. Waler. Mrs. W. T. MacLean and her committee have cut a number of garments. Any one wishing to help may have mater ials by calling at Mrs. Waller’s. MARRIED Sanderson - Balgar At the Rectory, Blyth, on Jan, 27th, by the Rev. R. M. Weekes, Margaret, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Balgar, Walton,., to James MacKenzie, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. D. D. Sanderson, Wroxeter.t _ ' Day of Prayer Friday, Feb. 9th is the day set ap art for the Women’s Day of Prayer, the world over. This meeting will be held in United Church school room at 3 o’clock. All the ladies of the com munity are asked .to attend. held .Young People’s Union The Y.P.U. of United Church their weekly meeting on Monday ev ening last, Miss Velma Higgins, con vener Of Citizenship gtottp, presiding. The opening hymn “What a friend we ■have in Jesus” was followed with pray er’by Eva Musgrove, all repeating the Lord’s Prayer in unison. Jean Gowdy chose for the Scripture' readihg Prov, 22; 1-12. A piaiio solo by Jean Wells was much enjoyed. “Around the throne of God in heaven” was the se cond hymn. Jean MacDonald in her topic “Why We Are At War” gave much food for thought The president Jack MacLcan, took charge of ithe business period. MaxinC White was ping wood. Wherever possible /the occupied and through them guards men arc allowed to-follow ,their own 1 2. trades or professions. Four men are commands to the prisoners, elected to represent each of the huts asked to take charge of next meeting. The chymn “My faith looks up to JL'hee” and the Mizpah benediction closed a very interesting meeting. A period of games and contests were en joyed by the members. United Church Annual Meeting The annual meeting of the congre gation of United Church was held in the church school room on Friday ev ening las.t. Rev. A. M. Grant presid ed over the devotional exercises and was appointed chairman by those pre sent with Mr. Leslie Douglas as sec retary. Rev. A. M. Grant in his re marks, paid tribute to the church of ficers and members of the different organizations for their co-operation during the year. Reports were receiv ed from the church treasurer, Mrs. H. Sanderson and from, a repesentative of each socierty. Mr. Rann, chairman of the Committee ■ of Stewards, ex pressed his satisfaction with the ye'ar’s successful progress. Mr. Cook moved a vote of thanks to members of the. Woman’s Assoc, who by their own ef forts* re-decorated .the Church base ment as well as the usual repairs needed at the Manse and Church. Mr. Rann expressed the thank's and ap preciation of all to the choir and their leader, Mrs. ’Geo. Allen, for their weekly contribution iti music and song. The following officers will car ry the work for 1940: Session, Chair man, Rev. A. M. Grant; Sec., George Allen; Elders: G. W. Gibson, R. J. Rann, R. Stocks, H. Cooke, James SPECIAL BARGAINS EXCURSIONS TO ALL STATIONS IN WESTERN CANADA Going Dates DAILY FEB. 17 TO MAR. 2 Return Limit: 45 days. Tickets God To Travel in Coaches Excursion tickets good in Tourist. Parlor and Standard sleeping cars al so available on payment of slightly higher passage fares, plus price of par lor or sleeping car accommodation. ROUTES—Tickets good going via Port Arthur, Ont., Chicago, Ill., or Saiilt Ste. Marie, returning via same route and litte only, Generous op tional routings. STOPOVERS — will be allowed at arty point in Canada on the going or return trip, or both, within final limit of ticket, on application to Conductor; also at Chicago, Ill., Satilt Ste. Marie, ,Mich.( aqd west, in accordance with .tariffs of United States lines. Full particulars from any agent. Canadian Pacific transfer messages other than work Douglas, Vernon Denny; Committee of Stewards: Chairman, R. J. Rann; Sec., L. Douglas; Treas., Mrs. A. J. Sanderson;' 1940, A. Munroe, Henry Timm, Mrs. A. J. Sanderson, A. Mof fat; 1941, D. D. Sanderson, W. A. Sawtell, G.’A. Wearring, J. H. Wylie; 1942, G. W. Gibson, R. J. Rann,' R. Stocks, L. Douglas; Trustees: R. Hup- her/ R. J. Rann, R. Stocks, D. D. San derson; Ushers, Harvey Timm, Stew art Higgins, A. Moffat, J. Douglas, Jim Sanderson Choir, Leader, Mrs. George Allen; Organist,’ Miss Mary Gibson; President, G. A. Wear ring. '‘Auditors, J. Lovell, L. Douglas, lowing the meeting refreshments served by the ladies and a social enjoyed. Fol- were hour Diplomas Presented Sunday morning service in United Church was' of special interest when 24 Sunday School pupils were present ed with a certificate for attending 48 sessions .out of a possible 50. Some of the pupils have a record of seven years perfect attendance, and from that down to the first year of perfect attendance. Our congratulations to Allen Griffith, Gerry Gibson, Craw- for Gibson, Redge Robinson, John Howes, Calvin Moffat, Donald Mc Michael,Glenn McMichael, Jimmie Wylie, Alice Howes, Gilberta Howes, Helen Sawtell, Thelma Denny, Lulu Gibson, Bonny Gibson, Margaret Moffat, Jean Moffat, Frances Wylie, Barbara Grant, Sybil Grant, Elizabeth Grant, Audrey Wade, Joan Grant, Gladys Musgrove. Rev. A. M. Grant, in his remarks, paid great tribute to the Supt. and every, teacher on the staff who have completed a very suc cessful year’s work. Circle Re-Organized The Fourth Line Group ’of .the Blue vale Presbyterian Ladies’ Aid have again organized their Circle. The first meeting was .held oh Wednesday at the home of Mrs. Raymond Elliott. The following officers were appointed Pres., Mrs. Raymond Elliott; Vice Pres., Mrs. Eldred Nichol; Sec., Miss Florence Fowler; Treas., Mrs. James McTavish. Following the election of officers the afternoon was spent quilt ing. Refreshments were .served at the close by Mrs. Elliott and a social hour enjoyed. Women’s Institute The February meeting of the W. I. will be held on Thursday of this week Feb. 1st, 3 p.m., at the home of Mrs. J, H. Wylie, Current Events will be taken by -Mrs, Denny. Roll Call •— A memory verse from my school days. SENTRIES ARE SUSPICIOUS Elaborate precautions have been ta ken to prevent the escape from the internment camp. At each corner of the compound is a tower from which a sentry observes a section of the compound. Every member to wear some very old article or pay 5c fine. Community Singing of old songs. A historical talk will be given. Bring an article .that belonged to grandparents to ex hibit. Hostesses, Mrs, Rae, Mrs. Brown. SALEM _____ r. Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Fralick, Con stance, spent last Sunday with the for mer’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Allan Fra- lick. Miss Edythe Weir, of Bracebridge, is at present spending .her vacation with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Weir and other friends. Mr. Kenneth Bennett; who recently underwent an operation in Wingham Hospital, was brought home one day recently, where he is recuperating. We hope he may continue to improve un til he is restored to his former health. At a recent meeting it was decided to hold the congregational meeting on Thursday, Feb. 8th, in the church here. Miss Mary Lott; of Brussels, re turned home after visiting with Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Palmer. Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Vogan, of Col- borne and Mr. Harry Vogan of Monk ton, N.B., called on Mr. and Mrs. Jno. Gowdy last Sunday, Mr. and Mrs, Wm. Bolt called on the latter’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Eli Bolt last Saturday. The monthly meeting of the W. A. will be held in the church on Tuesday of next week'. There will be quilting to do. Mr. Jim McDougal is at present un der the doctor’s care. We hope he will be all right soon. Mr. and Mrs. Bert Harris and fam ily, of the 15th of Howick, and Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Steurnol of the B. Line,, Howick, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Gallaher. 4 PHIL OSIFER OF LAZY MEADOWS By Harry J. Boyle CHORE TOPICS During this big storm about all that seems to be doing down here at Lazy Meadows is the continual round of chores. It’s a welcome relief to have someone drop in about the time that you’re sick and tired of rolling hay in for placid looking cows to munch Oil, or turning the turnip pulper. My visitor was Ed Jenkins from the next line, and he came to buy pigs. Now Ed’s a modern farmer, and he believes that a man should have his place all fixed tip in the height of fa shion, and then begin to make the money to pay for it. All my life it’s been instilled in me that a man should make the money for liis equipment first, and then enjoy the comforts of a modern farm after he has it paid for. So you see there’s always room for friendly argument to See me. “Why don’t you get he enquired first off. as well'as anyone that my cedar posts and plank stabling may not good. It’s unhandy to tie go out for water, wheh Ed calls new stabling/’ Now I realize look so the cat- t could make when have it piped into water bowls with, the last word such as Ed’s, where a. cqw gently pushes its nose against the little float and Lhe water comes, bubbling up to her heart’s content. I realize that my stabling would be more sanitary, and I could go around like Ed and brush the cob-webs and, dust off the steel supports, How nice it would be to drive the cattle in and click their heads in one of those stan chion affairs in place of wrestling with- a stubborn steer that’s covered with snow and rain, trying to get an .orit- ery head into a chain that has wire re pairs enough to- make it1 even' more ■unhandy than usual. “You should have the hydro in here Phil,” he suggests as if all I have to do is call up the hydro man and tell him' to wire my barn and scabies. Then no more smudgy, oil lanterns, with glasses cracking when the rain or snow ’.hits them as you step out side. No more tedi'ous turning of a turnip cutter! I could even have one of those fancy sprayers for sprinkling the disinfectant, in place of a leaky quart can .and a pump and creolin run ning back down my sleeve until I smell like a tickless sheep on a hot July day. I could even have a radio like Ed, and while the hydro grinds my. grain and waters my cows and. cuts up the roots and milks for me I could listen to my favorite program. “Heavens, you must get tired clean ing stables and hauling it out in that wheelbarrow,” Ed declared sympath etically. Yes, it’s no fun hauling a loaded wheelbarrow and pushing it -tip- over a pile that keeps on blocking up the doorway. Not to mention early Spring, when guiding the wheelbarrow on a .narrow board is your only salva tion from positive miring. Or even forgetting about the days wh?n yptj. let the job slip by and you have to work all afternoon in the face of a whirling blizzard that swirls a full §iz-„ ed snowbank in on the stable Itoor*' every time you open the door. “I’ve been thinking about installing, one of those electric mechanisms on my stable doors, so that they will op en close by pressing a button,” Ed ventured for my benefit as I tugged « and pulled and tried to twist the warp ed top door of the horse stable into place so that the' latch would clicks That was too piuch for even me! “Ed,” I said stifling very violent thoughts, “You go right ahead with those ideas of yours. It will be very interesting to go over and watch you pushing buttons and pulling levers to get all your work done, but don’t for get that the mortgage will -be getting bigger all the time. I prefer .to do my pushing and grunting the old fashion ed way, but without a mortgage to reach up and slap me in the face some day and tell me my time for playing is over.” “Bo,th Jack and Ted proposed ta me yesterday.” “And you refused them both!” “Yes, how did you know?” “I saw them shaking hands over something in the street this morn ing.” *7 ■•, AGENTS % ■ * ■WWW ■ wP 9 WWW" d ■ The Advance-Times Phone 34* a *