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Home My WebLink AboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1940-02-15, Page 74 Wroxeter News and Gorrie Vidette Thursday, February 15, 1940 * GORRIE ' . s / r,/ WROXETER, Giris' W.A, Held Meeting On. Wednesday afternoon^ of last week the Girls’ Branch of the W. A, ‘ pf St. Stephen’s Church mef at the home of Mrs. Bolton, with the pres ident, Miss Blythe Underwood in charge. The meeting opened with a hymn followed by the Girls’ Prayer and the Lord's Prayer in unison. Min utes of the last meeting were read and ••approved and the business of the meeting was then discussed. Mrs. Ball read a'chapter from the book “Mary Slessor# Of Calabar” which is being • studied as a substitute for the regular study book this year. The afternoon ■was spent in working at articles for a “bazaar to be held in March’. Mrs. Ball closed the meeting with prayer after which a delicious lunch was served by the- hostess, ’ . Regular Session Held by A.Y.P.A. The A.Y.P.A. members of St. Ste phen’s Church met for the regular meeting on Tuesday evening last at. the home of- Mr. and Mrs. H. V. Holmes and Miss Perkins. The presi dent, Miss Nellie Dinsmore, . took charge of the meeting which opened by the singing of a hymn. Rev. J. L. Ball then led in prayer followed by the Lord’s Prayer in unison. Scrip ture lesson was read by Mrs. George King. Meeting closed with a hymn and the remainder of the evening was ■very enjoyably spent in playing pro gressive Chinese Checkers. A delic ious lunch was then served by the hostess. Eight machine-guns fitted in the wings give the Supermarine Spitfire its name; A heavily-armed single-seat' day and night fighter, the Spitfire is used in large numbers by the R.A.F. fighter stations in England. Its Rolls- Royce • Merlin IJ engine gives "'it a I ,k SPITFIRES WITH EIGHT MACHINE-GUNS EASILY LIVE UP TO THEIR NAMES speed well in excess of 350 miles an hour, The design is the result of ex perience gained' in Schneider trophy racing. Cases can be seen falling to the ground as the guns are fired (LEFT). How he got his name is not indicated. Sparks are ,the last thing he associates with as he carries -the belts of ammunition to be fitted to R. A.F. fighting planes (RIGHT), Thou sands of rounds are carried-on. Spit fires and Hawker Hurricanes to ser- vice^their heavy complement of mach- 'ine-guns. * Lenten Service Held 1 On last Wednesday evening Rev. J. L. Ball held the first of a series of mid-week Lenten services at the Rec tory. "’Rev." Ball chose for his subject ’“The Early Church” and the address was most interesting and instructive and thoroughly enjoyed by all those present. The subject for Wednesday, Feb. 14th, will be “The Growth Of the Church.” Miss Velma Zimmerman, who had spent some, time in Guelph, returned home, last week. Quite a number from here attended 4he hockey game in Wingham Mon day night. The rector of St. Stephe'n’s Church' is preaching a series of sermons dur-^ ing Lent on “The Seven Deadly Sins”. On Sunday,. Feb. 18th, the subject-.will be “Anger,” ‘ ” Dr. J. Hutcheson lias accepted a po sition on the staff o.f a hospital at Long Island, New Yor.k. • . Mr. R. W. N. Wade attended the Ontario and Canadian Swine Breeders Convention in Toronto last week. Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Bolton visited one afternoon last week with Wing ham friends. , t The sympathy of the community is , extended to tjie family 'of the late Thomas Bennet who passed away on •Monday morning. ------- . I. Held Father and Son Banquet The Gorrie Trail Rangers held their Father- and Son banquet on Friday last in the United. Church basement* with forty-three, present. Behind the scenes were some of the ladfes, but the boys set the tables and served the guests. Toasts were given, one of the fathers replying# to the toast to the Fathers. A sing-song, including ap propriate father and son ..so.ngs were included in the program. The boys en- . tertained their fathers with stunts and skits*.. The local members of the Boys’ Parliament, Lloyd Hippo, was pres ent and spoke of some of the bills passed at the last session. Mr. Gor don Hargreaves gave the address of •the evening. Everybody felt the ev ening was a big success. All,the boys , deserve credit for the way they handj. s' ’ . reading with local names ’adding in terest. The reading was “The Noble Six Hundred.” During the evening, Jean Heibein entertained with a piano' solo, Eleanpr Carson and Phyllis Hemingway with a piano duet. Five of the girls received many laughs as they put on a shadow- picture stunt entitled, “First Aid.” The programme was interspersed with suitable Moth er and Daughter songs. The evening was .suitably and ably ended by a fine address by Mrs.-Ball based on ideals and loyalties of C.G.I.T. the Gorrie, occupied the chair, and ad* dressed the meetings after which hie called for a chairman to act for the •rest of the meeting. D. IX Sanderson., Wroxeter, was chosen and palled far the election of officers, Messrs. Spier and Wylie were chosen for a three* year term'1 and Ewatt McKercher for one year; auditors, A. A. Graham and, Earl Corbett. Addresses were then given by R, J, Deachman, M.P.; Els ton Cardiff, Conservative candidate for the federal house; James Leiper, • reeve of Hallett; William Murdock, of Palmerston; James McCool and Thos, Millar of Londesboro; J. L, McEwan, former reeve of Turnberry Township.; ■ J. W. Gamble, reeve of Howick, and. Robert Bowman, of Brussels. The dir ectors also gave an account of their stewardship for the past year. Assets total $133,337.98 and Liabil ities are $17,314.62. Total net prem ium note residue $326,176.84. Num ber of policies in force 4966 which tp- tal $15,917,283.00. Fire losses paid during the year totalled $19,729,29. Ladies’ Aid Society t The Ladies’ Aid of the Presbyterian ■ Church met at the-home of Mrs. L. Neilson last week with the president, Mrs. W. A. Irwin in- charge. T‘ meeting opened with the Lord’s Pray er and the ScriptureTesson was read ‘s by Mrs. Mundell. After the -business . _ part of the meeting, a good program 1 charge of the worship service and of interesting readings .was provided, j Some of the men|bers spoke briefly of Mrs. Irwin closed the meeting with the. fourfold program, manifesting a prayer after which a. splendid lunch J f;ne,-idevotional .spirit throughout. The was served by the hostess. | father presented a short drama entit led “The Auction Sale, of a Boy” “ie showing some of the influences and I vocations that are making a bid for the boy’s life. The auctioneer pr.esent- and ed the need of the best,interests bid- __. ... . ding high .for these boys, There were The Gorrie Carnival is to be held rcpreSented among the bidders, the in the Arena here on Wednesday, 21st. brewer, the unemployed, the farmer, Sergeant-Major and Mrs. Bert Ab- business man, the nation;.all lay- Aell', of”Listowel, spent the weekend jng cia{m to him. In conclusion the with relatives -here. ! minister came forward and claimed Mr. and Mrs. M. Nay, Mr. and Mrs. an for jegus Christ, -stat- C. Cook'e and children, were Sunday ;ng tbat be would be a better business s . . visitors with relatives in Clifford. . | nian, a better farmer, a better citizen * TT _1___o .. ................ . rn« I* * 4 'xnc led everything. . The following; Sunday the evening service was conducted by the father^ and sons.- The Trail*Rangers took /• / Two rinks .froin here attended Bonspeil in Llstowel on Monday. Miss Tearf Stinson is visiting aunt.and uncle, Miss Etta Burns Mr. Will Burns, near Lakelet. Gorrie Y.P.U, 'Regular meeting of the Gorrie Y. P. was. held in the Church basement, on Wednesday night last week with about 30 in attendance. Worship ser vice was in charge of Lyle Fitch, op ening with quiet music with Bernice Day at the piano, "Call to Worship was read and’ hymn “God reveals. His. presence” was sung and the Lord’s Prayer repeated in unison. The Scrip ture was then read by George Dane, also comments on. it, followed by a prayer by Alan Hyndman. Bernice Day then recited a lovely poem “The ‘Bridge Builder" and hymn “Lord of the lands" was sung. A very interest ing debate to resolve that a clean, cra-hky wife is better than a .dirty, good natured wife, then took place. The affirmative taken by Bill Newton and Harold Hyndman, and the nega* tivte by Lloyd Hockridge and Harold Edgar. Bill Newton and Harold Hyndman Won. "Lord for all mankind we pray” was sung, which closed the Worship service. The business was then taken over by the president) Jan et Watson. Games* and contests were enjoyed by all, and the meeting clos ed by forming the friendship circle and- repeating the benediction, Bride and Groom Honored A large crowd of- friends and neigh bors gathered, at the town hall to hon or Mr, and Mrs. James Sanderson, formerly ’ Margaret Bolgar, whose marriage took place recently. The ev ening was spent in dancing. At mid night .lunch was served and all press ent received a piece of wedding cake. The young couple were then called to the platform and were made the recip ients of a .beautiful chiffonier and an occasional chair, Robert Paulin read ing the address on behalf of all, pres ent. Mr. Sanderson in a few well cho sen words, thanked, the people on be half of himself and wife. All joined in singing “For They Are Jolly Good Fellows.” Dancing was resumed into the wee sma’ hours. Wroxeter Residents Awarded Damages In a lengthy court action tried last April, judgment has been given aw arding the plaintiff H, C. Dane and Kathleen Durst, xboth of Wroxeter, damages and costs against Valentine Kritzer and his son, Harold, of Lis- towel. The action was a sequel to an accident on a foggy night and on a slippery road near Atwood involving three cars. Originally there were four defendants but two of them settled with the plaintiffs after action was started. Both of the plaintiffs were injured and the Dane car was badly damaged. J. W. Bushfield, of Wing ham’was solicitor tar the plaintiffs and R. W. Andrews of Listowel for the two Kritzers. Mrs. Bill Gibson and son, of Toronto, were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Lome Seifert, Fordwich. Mr. Cliff Denny, Toronto, spent the week-end with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Denny. , Mr. Jack Adams and hi’s neice, Mrs. J. Gibson, were in Brockville last week attending the funeral of the for mer’s aunt, the late Mrs. Davis. Miss Isobel Milligan visited Clifford friends last week. Miss Dorothy Brown is spending some time with. Mrs. Geo. Ashton at Fordwich. Mrs. A, Meahen visited Mr. and Mrs. Harry Elliott at Bluevale Thurs day of last week. Mrs. P. S. MacEwen and Mr.' A. Agar, o£ Bluevale, were Sunday guests of Mr. Tom and Miss Beatrice Shear- f ■. God period, when plans were made to hold a skating’ party and Valentine Social on Thursday evening, Feb. 15. “Guide me, O Thou Great Jehovah” was the closing hymn followed by the Mizpah benediction. There were 29 present at the meeting and any young people in the community are cordially invited to attend the meetings each Monday ev ening at 8.15 sharp. , a . ’ ! DAY OF PRAYER Mrs. R. H. Stephens is spending a if Chrjgt had week with her sister, Mrs. D. S. Hicks and Mr. Hicks, of Harriston. --------... •• ., •.' I 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 Next'Sunday the minister of the Un ited Church is beginning a series of Lenten sermons entitled “God’s Et ernal’ Plan.” The first sermon in the series is “Has God a Plan?” Elva Miss prize HOWICK COUNCIL Fordwich, February .5th, 1940 The Council met in the United Church Flail, according to adjourn ment, the members were all present, the Reeve, J. W. Gamble, presiding. The minutes of last regular meeting* were read and on motion of McCaj> Jum and Winter, were adopted. Moved by Strong and Weir that the tender of T. A. Roberts, to do all reg ular printing- and advertising for the year 1940, fox the sum of $240.00, be accepted. Carried. Moved by Strong and Winter that By-law No. 3 for the year 1940, as read the third time, be finally passed. Carried. * Moved by Weir and McCallum that the motion passed at the December meeting requesting the County Road Committee not to snowplow the side road south of Gorrie, and the 14th Concession, from Lane’s School to-the Fordwich sideroad, be rescinded. The yeas, and nays being demanded by Councillor Strong, the vote W4? ps-.. follows: Yeas: D. L. Weir, J. WT ' Gamble and E. McCallum; the Nays: E. H. Strong and John Winter, Mo tion carried. Moved by Winter and Weir, that the following bills be paid: United Church, Fordwich, Rent of Hall $1.50; Isaac Gamble, Pt. salary as Clerk, $35.00; Clarence McCallum, cedar for Twp. Hall, Gorrie, $3.50; T. A., Rob erts, bal. printing contract, 1939 $140.- 00; R. Griffith, shovelling snow off shed, Wroxeter, $2.40; A. Moffat, ‘re pairs for rink, Wroxeter $4.70; Prov. Treasurer, Mun. Board, approving by law, $3.00; Municipal World, eight copies $8;00; R. H. Carson & Son, re pairs for Twp. Hall, Gorrie .83; Isaac Gamble, O.A.P. & M.A. $31.50; James Foster, refund of dog tax, error $2.00; Hydro E. P. Com., Arrears $58.49; J. H. Rogers, postage and excise $9.00; Relief $106.78. Road Expenditures Win. Reis, Sr., snow roads .80; A H. Dietz, snow roads $2.00; Ed. Kill- inger, dragging $2.40; Ed. Killinger, ditching .20; Snow Roads: Ed. Kill inger, $1.40, Harry Locking .70, Stan ley Ries .70, Garnet Wright ..80, Gor don Wright; $6.00, Rich. Griffith $5.- 20, Allen Griffith $4.40, Manfred Ir win $4.80; Harvey Sparling, dragging $5.75; Harvey-Sparling, guard rail, $2.- 60; Snow Roads: Harvey Sparling $1.- 60, Emerson Dickert .80, Carl- Werner $2.40, Wesley Underwood $5.00, Ar chie Stuernol $1,40, Harry Gowdy . $5.00, Charles Aitken $1.00-, Harold Boyd .60, Carman Nichol .50, Harry- Metcalfe .50; John Montgomery, Road Supt., $12.25; Earl Moore, repair to bridge $2.40, Snow Roads: Earl Moore $2,00, John Miller $8.00, Cecil Wilson $1.00, Thos. Strong $4.00, Earl Baker $7.00, Frank Graham $2.20, John Craig $1.00, Earl Randall .80, Harvey Williamson, $1.00, Richard Watters $4.50, Earner Downey $10.40, E. E. Denny, postage and Excise, $9.00. Moved by Strong and McCallum that this Council adjourn, to meet irt the Township Hall, Wroxeter, on the fifth day of March, or at the call of the Reeve. Carried. Isaac Gamble, Clerk. , World Day of Prayer • There was a splendid attendance at the World Day of Prayer, held in the United church schoolroom Friday last at 3 p.m. The theme of the meeting was in quiteness and confidence shall be your strength. Mrs. Meighen play ed softly “The Beautiful Garden of Prayer”, Mrs. G. A. Wearring was the leader and the scripture lessons were read by Mrs. B. Martin and Mrs.B. Cooke. Those taking part in the many prayers were. Mrs. Paulin, Mrs. Wall er, Mrs. Gowdy, Mrs. A. J. Sander son, Mrs. A. M. Grant, Mrs. J. Doug las. The guest speaker was Mrs.. J. L. Ball, of Gorrie, who spoke on the theme of the meeting '“In quietness and in confidence shall ’be your strength.” Speaking from the life of Isaiah, the speaker compared his time with ours, having the same needs. She stressed the value of prayer, and the need of giving God a chance to speak to us. Mrs. Wearring expressed to the speaker the appreciation of those present for her splendid address. Mrs. MacNaughton sang “When the World Forgets” following the offertory. Fol lowing the hymn “\Ve thank thee that Thy Church unsleeping” the benedic tion was repeated in unison. er. ■ Z * Mr. J no. L. MacEwen was a erich visitor one day last week. Congratulations to Miss Stocks, Mr. Alvin Moffat and Jean Moffat, who were first winners in the Brussels Carnival last week.* Mr. and Mrs. Elliott, Pilot Mound, Man., who are spending the winter season with Ontario friends, spent a day last week with Mr. and Mrs. J. Sangster and Mr. and Mrs. J. Lovell. Mr. Clifton MacDonald and Mr. Bill Parks, Toronto, were week-end guests here. Mr. and Mrs. D. S. MacNaughton and John spent Sunday with Fordwich friends. Miss-Margaret Edgar, R.N., and her friend, Miss Miict)ougall, R.N., both of Walkerton, spent last week with the former’s mother, Mrs. Hugh Ed gar. Mr. and Mrs. Ollie Moffat, of Inger soll, also Mr. Stuart Sanderson, Lon don, were vyeek-end guests of friends here. Mr. *and Mrs. H. Godld, also Miss Jessie Padlin, all of Toronto,w spent the week-end with Mrs. George Paul- i'n. ’ * Mr. Arthur Gibson, also Mr. and $ ------------ Thomas Bennett community learned with re- the passing of Mr. Thomas Bennett, who was called to the Great Beyond early Monday morning fol lowing a ’lingering illness. The- late Mr. Bennett, who for some years has resided with his son, Mr. Chester Ben nett, of Howick, leaves besides .his wife, three sons and two daughters, Dick and Chester of Howidk, William of Northern Ontario, Pearl (Mrs. Eal’le Patterson)-, Fordwich, Irene, a graduate nurse in Toronto, io whom sympathy is extended. * ' .........- o On Thursday evening a party was given in Mr,*and Mrs. Jim Sanderson’s honor at Walton, the home town of the bride, when a beautiful china cab inet and a sum of money Vvere pre sented, Mr. and Mrs. Sanderson who have just returned last week from their honeymoon at Detroit and other points, will make their home on theif farm at the edge of the village. This gret of Local Rink Attended Banspeil Dr. Campbell, skip, and his local rink attended a bonspeil at Fordwich on Monday last but failed to get in the prize list. Gorrie won first, Palm erston 2nd , Fordwich 3rd, and a Lis- towel rink were awarded the consol ation. On Friday afternoon, February 9th, the ladies of.tlie three Gorrie Church es met »n the basement of 'the United Church to join with, their sisters ar ound the world in an hour of prayer and worship. The meeting under the leadership of Mrs. N. Scott, president of the United Church W.iM.S., carried the theme “In quietness and tn confi dence shall be your strength.” . The ■programme was that used by all the ladies all oyer the world, with various ladies of tile three churches taking part, prayers wore offered by Mrs. N. Made/Miss B. Underwood, Mrs, Gor don Mundell, Miss A. Murray, Mrs, Alec Edgar Sr., and Mrs. Hilton Ash ton. The Bible reading was taken by Mrs, George King, Mrs. W. Hastie and Mrs. A, L. Stephens; Mrs. Ray McIntyre gave a splendid address on the theme “In quietness and in confidence shall^ be your Strength,” The 64 ladies Who listen*® ed to this talk were all inspired to go forth in these discouraging times to face their perplexing problems with ’ courageJand, confidence In their ulti- *mate victory. Whilp two members of the C.G.I.T., tMis$ Betty*Edwards and Miss Mar garet Ruttan were receiving the offer ing, Mrs. Meilscm sang a beautiful solo “His eye is on the Sparrow,” The meeting closed with the Benediction repeated in unis oh. . ’ '' ■ , < SPECIAL BARGAINS EXCURSIONS V TO ALL STATIONS IN WESTERN CANADA Going Dates DAILY FEB. 17 TO MAR. 2 Return Limit: 45 days. Tickets’God To Travel in Coaches Red Cross Workers Busy This community have responded nobly to the efforts of the Red Cross so far. The ladies of Wroxeter and on the different country lines arc busy sewing and knitting. Supplies may be had by calling at Mrs. Waller's. In-, struction Books are also being distrib uted to anyone wishing them. C.G.I.T, Mother and Daughter , Banquet , Gorrie C.G.LT. held a very success ful arid enjoyable Mother and Daugh- ’ ter banquet in the Gorrie United ! Church, Thursday, Feb. 8th. The tab* ! les were beautifully, decorated with • red Jieart borders and the red letters C.G.LT.’added their note of color al so. After the meal the’ girls and their mothers enjoyed a program which be gan with toasts. Madeline Ritchie proposed a toasf to the King which was answered by all singing “God . Save Ou? King”; Annie Ahger pro posed a toast to Our Country, to which all sang ”O Canada.” The third toast -was to the Church by Janice Strong. This was ably answered by Margaret Rattan. The last toast Was proposed to the guests of honor, the Mothers, by Rota Galloway. This was answered By Mrs. Oliver Galloway in* a few well* chosen words. Margaret Thompson gave a very humorous I MONUMENTS at firstcost Having bur 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 jfi Ontario. All finished by sand blast machines. We import all Otir gfamtes from the Old Country quarries direct in the tough. You can save all local deal ers’, agents’ and middleman profits by seeing us. ♦ E. J. Skelton & Son at West End firidge-^WALKERTON Excursion tickets good in Tourist, Parlor and Standard sleeping cars al so available on payment of slightly higher passage fares, plus price of par- elor or sleeping car accommodation. ROUTES—Tickets good going via Port Arthur, Ont., Chicago,, Ill., or Sault Ste. Marie, returning via. same route and line only. Generous op- , tional routings. , STOPOVERS — will be allowed, at any point in Canada on fhe going or return trip, or both, within final limit of ticket, on application to Conductor; also at Chicago, Ill,, Sault Ste. Marie, Mich., and west, in accordance with'-tariffs of United States lines. Full particulars from any agent, Canadian Pacific1 Young People's Union The Literary Group with Maxine White as convener, took charge of last “Week's Y.P.U., The opening hymn, “O, for a faith” was followed by the Lord’s Prayer in unison, and prayer by Pauline White. The Scripture'read ing was taken by Vera 2ttrbrigg, Matt. 16 13-24. “Blest be the tie that binds” was the second hymn chosen. Time to Join Horticultural Society Last year 25 Spirea shrubs and 300 Tulip bulbs and other flowers were purchased by the local society and us ed iti Cemetery and church grounds. Join the society and help beautify the village gardens as well as those pub licly owned HOWICK MUTUAL 67th ANNUAL Maxine White had charge of the topic party was held in the Township hall, “The Resurrection and the Life?1 Jack | Gorrie, on Friday with about 150 pol- Mactean took charge of the business J ley-holders present, W, fit. Gregg, of The 67th annual meeting of the Howick Mutual Tire Insurance Com* ti