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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1940-02-22, Page 7Thursday, February 22, 194ft. WROXETER V GORRIE the the gratulated in making this one of the outstanding events of the season. and Mrs. ’Parrish read the fourth ' chapter of Proverbs. After the meet­ ing closed the town group served re­ freshments. Mr. and M^. and Desert war, being chiefly mobile j in the Near East. Britain lias half a threat of Russia. Pictured (LOW- ject “Envy”, another of the deadly sins. AUXILIARY GROUP HAD FINE MEETING On Thursday afternoon of last ■week the W. - A. of St. Stephen’s Church met at the home of Mrs. Isaac , Wade, Gorrie with the president, Mrs. Holmes, in charge. The meeting op­ ened with the Member’s Prayer and ' , the Lord’s Prayer in unison. Scrip­ ture lesson taken from Acts 22, 10-15, was read by Mrs. W. C. King. Roll Call was answered by each member giving the name of a favourite mes- sionary and also .telling something of that missionary’s life. Plans were dis­ cussed for the annual St. Patrick’s hot supper and sale of useful articles to be held on Saturday, March 16th. Mrs. Armstrong gave a very inter­ esting paper on missionary work am­ ong the Indians in the north, which told of the difference In the lives of those Indians who had come under the influence of tthe missionaries, Mrs. N. Wade and Mrs. Holmes also read appropriate, articles. The work of the afternoon was the making of blocks for a quilt and also hooking a mat. The meeting closed with prayer after which a tasty lunch was served by the hostess. INSTITUTE HELD INTERESTING SESSION Mrs. J. G. Mundell opened her the February meeting of the Gorrie Women’s Institute, when a large num­ ber were' present. Following the opening exercises, the president ,gave a brief review of the life of Lord Tweedsmuir—Or of John Buchan, for it was of h> life be­ fore being appointed Governor-Gener­ al of Canada that she spoke. The minutes were read by Mrs. Kaine in the absence of the secretary. Among the various items of business . discussed was the raising of money to swell the funds of the Red Cross Soc­ iety, and for this purpose it was de­ cided to hold a dance in the township YOUR EYES NEED ; ATTENTION “ Our 25 Point Scientific Exatnin- • atlon enables iis to give you / Clear, Comfortable Vision F. F; HOMUTH t Optometrist Phonell8 Harriston MONUMENTS at first cost Having our factory equipped with the most modern machinery fbr the exe­ cution of high-class Work, we ask you to see the largest display/of monu­ ments bf any retail factory m Ontario. All finished by sand blast machines. We import all our granites frbtn 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 find Bridge—WALKERTON ALLIED FORCES IN NEAR EAST, NEXT THEATRE OF WAR, KEYED UP AS RUSSIANS MOVE IN CAUCASUS Mi V '■ hall during Easter week. Roll-call was responded to by “Naming your favorite author and a, quotation from them” which met with a splendid response. Mrs. W. C. King convener of the program on literature, introduced the guest speaker, Miss B. McLaughlin, secretary of the Gorrie Public Library, whose subject was, “The Value of the . Public Library in the Community,” in which the speak­ er gave of her wealth of knowledge of books for everyone’s' taste, of fic­ tion, religion, .travel, poetry as well’as prose, pointing out that to the “man of the street” as well as the student there was a book to interest him in .the Public Library. Current Events were given by Mrs. C. Lawrence. Being Valentine season, Mrs. Mc­ Intyre read a paper on “-Romance,” and Mrs. King read a poem from Pa­ tience Strong’s book, entitled “What’s Wrong?” Before the meeting closed the convener conducted a short con­ test in keeping with the speaker’s top­ ic. During a social lutlf-hour lunch was served by the hostess, assisted by Mrs. A. Edgar, Jr., and Mr?. L. Short. . war, has its own tactics and its. own specialized training. This training has been intensified for the troops stat­ ioned in the Near East since the' war began, and more especially since indi­ cations increase that Europe’s con­ flict may spread. This striking pic­ ture (LEFT) shows British machine- gunners training in the Libyan desert. France has 275,01)0 m<*n under arms WINTER THEME OF AUXILIARY MEETING A program based on “Winter” was given by the program committee at the Evening Auxiliary when it met at the home of Mrs. A. L. Stephen, Gor­ rie. After quiet music played by the pianist, Mrs. Shera opened the serv­ ice by reading a poem, “Showing,” and Mrs. Whitfield followed,with an­ other poem “Snowflakes,” C. R. Black read the Scripture lesson and Mrs. R. G, Newton led in prayer. Miss Evelyn Dove read Patience Strong’s “Winter Scene,” and Mrs, Michael “The Win­ ter Sunpath.” . Miss.Lennpx, stewardship conven­ er, took charge of the. payment of fees when she conducted a beautiful dedi- catioh service. Mrs. Watt took charge of the study book “Moving Millions” when in her own interesting manner she gave the second chapter, Roll-call Was answered by all giving a verse on “Winter?’ The'president took charge of the business. During the service a brief review of the life of the late Governor-General was giv­ en and a moment of silence observed. Being Valentine season, during the social half-hour contests were enjoy­ ed, honors being won by Miss Lennox after which the hostess served refresh­ ments, - On Wednesday evening the mem­ bers of the Ybting Married People’s .Club had as their' guest speaker Miss Velma Lennox, teacher of the junior room in the Gorrie Public School, whose address was based on “The New School Curriculum,” giving mahy exhibits of the work of the children as Well as new class books, She ex­ plained a new method of .teaching the numbers, health posters, pieces of hand-craft and other pieces of work done by the children in their projects were shown, An open discussion fol­ lowed, E. J. Parrish had charge of the de*- ___„ . votional period and opened with a the close d‘f the meeting a bountiful hymn ahd prayer by Rev, Mr. Watt, lunch whs served by the ladies of the Mrs, Michael read a suitable poem town group. Social Hour Spent Quilting The Woman’s -Association of Unit­ ed Church met Thursday of last week in the class room of the church. Mrs. J. Cathers, president, presided. The meeting opened by singjng “Jesus Saves.” The Lord’s Prayer was re­ peated in unison. Mrs, Earl read the Scripture lesson, .followed by the bus­ iness period. “Breathe on me, breath of God” was sung and the president closed, with prayer. A social hour was then spent sewing on-a quilt. Visited Father by Plane On Saturday morning last William Townsend paid a short visit to his fa­ ther, Mr. George Townsend, coming, by plane, which landed on the farm of Mr. Chas. Greer. Bill is in training at Camp Borden as mechanic. Club Told of New Study Course The Young Married Couples’ Club met in the schoolroom of the church on Feb, 14th with a fair crowd in at­ tendance. The meeting opened with a hymn. Mrs. Ewart Whitfield pre­ sided at the piano. A prayer was then offered by the pastor. The Scripture lesson was from Proverbs, chapter 4, following which a poem was read by .Mrs.. 0. Michael. A hymn was then sung after which a most interesting talk on the life of Lord Tweedsmuir was given by Mrs. V. Shera. A talk and demonstratio'n on the new course of study in the schools, was given by Miss V. Lennox followed by an inter* esttrtg discussion of that subject, .At million, including^ native troops, and | ER) is a British lookout patrol on bolstered recently by a large force of duty in northern Palestine. Invaluable in time of peace, and doubly so in war, is the Suez 'Canal, linking the British empire east and west. That is why no region on earth of comparable area is more closely guarded. The pa­ trol plane shown (RIGHT) as it wings over the canal is from >the Is- mailia station. bolstered recently by a large force of Australians and New Zealanders. Tur­ key, which will be an ally if Russia drives southward through ,the Caucas­ us, has 200,000 regulars and 700,000 reserves. These forces, spread from Egypt to the eastern oil wells, serve the double purpose of tightening the blockade of Germany and meeting the Held Social Evening L. O. L. No. 767, Gorrie, staged «a most enjoyable evening on Feb. 16th when they entertained their wives and the members of L.O.B.A, No. 810 and escorts to a versatile program consist­ ing of musical number, contests, im­ promptu speeches, a playlet and mov­ ing pictures, including “The Royal Tour” presented by Mr. J. H. .Neill. Mr. and Mrs. L. E. Cardiff, Brussels, were among the guests, the former giving an interesting and instructive address. At the close of the program a fitting tribute was paid to the me­ mory of the late Lord Tweedsmuir, followed by the hymn “O God our help in ages past.’’ Lunch was then served. The member are to be con- 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 *n 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 Sault Ste. Marie, returning via same route and line only. Generous op­ tional routings. STOPOVERS — Will be allowed at any point in Canada on the 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, m accordance with tariffs of United States lines. .Full particulars from any agent, Canadian Pacific Mrs. H. N, Watt and little son, Harold, have spent a week with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Cutler, of Tor­ onto. Miss Arlene Galbraith, of Stratford, spent the week-end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Anson Galbraith. Mrs. Jennings visited for a couple of days last week with her sisters in Toronto, Misses Olive and Edna Law­ rence. Mr. and Mrs. Knowlson Hueston spent a couple of days last week in Toronto. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Black' and son Robert visited On Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Roy Gadke, Fordwich. Mr. E. W. Carson was in Toronto on business last week. Mrs. Jas. Hyndman, of Kitchener, visited last week-end with Mrs. , John Hyndman and Mrs. F. W. Hyndman. Mr.’ A. Livingstone, of spent the week-end at the Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Short. Mr. and Mrs. E. King visited one day last week with Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Edwards of Wroxetef. Mr, and Mrs. Ed. Bolton'are spend­ ing this Week in Toronto. Rev. H. N. Watt Is spending a few days in Toronto. Mrs. Cloyne Michael is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Zimmerman, of Milverton this week. Sergeant-Major and Mrs. Abell, of Listowel, were guests of Mr. and Mrs. if, W. Carson one day last week, Mrs. Fletch, of Chicago, visited re­ cently with her brother, Mn Chas. Black and, Mrs. Black. Mr. Bertram Ashton, of Stratford, spent the week-end with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Percy Ashton. Mr. and Mrs. F» ,C. Taylor visited on Thursday of last week with Wing- A Toronto, home of ham friends. Mr. and Mrs. Percy Colmer spent the week-end with the latter’s .parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest King., At the mid-week Lenten service at the Rectory on Wednesday, Feb. 21, the subject will be "The Troubles of the Church. On Sunday, Feb. 25th, Rev. J. L. Ball will speak on the sub­ seven Mrs. N. A. Edgar, Fordwich, spent part of last week with Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Denny. ’ a ' Mr. and Mrs. A, Gould, Miss Jessie Paulin, Miss Jeanette Adams,, Mr. C. Denny motored from Toronto on Fri­ day night for the hockey club dance. Ml Thomas Shearer and Miss Beat­ rice Shearer attended the funeral of a relative at Lucknow on Thursday of last week. Mrs.'Elva Hupfer was called home from Sudbury on Saturday owing to the death of her father, the late Rob­ ert Hupher. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Hupfer also arrived hpme from De­ troit on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Will Rae and family, of Waterloo, were Sunday guests of Mrs. D. W. Rae. Messrs. Cliff MacDonald and Wm. Parks, Toronto, spent the week-end at their homes in the village. Women’s Institute The March -meeting of the W. I. will be held on .the afternoon of March 7th, 3 p.m., at the home of Mrs. J. Adams. Current Events,- Mrs. J. J. Allen. Roll Call—A Health Building Habit. Address — Health, Dr. I. P. Campbell. Demonstration, Bandaging, Mrs. Kane ,Gorrie. Young People’s Union With members of the Y. P. U. of Gorrie United Church as their guests, the local Y.P.U. enjoyed it skating party and Social oi/Thursday of last week. The party enjoyed two hours’ skating then returned to the church. The president, Jack MacLean, wel­ comed the Gorrie Young People, then all joined in a Sing-Song under the .leadership of Mr. Bert Cook. A few games were enjoyed and refreshments were served. Miss Betty Edwards moved a vote of thanks to the local Y.P.U. and the meeting closed with singing of “Auld Lang Synev and National Anthem. Women’s Missionary Society The February meeting of the W. M. S., United Church, will be held on Thursday, Feb. 29th, at 8 p.m. in the church school room. Mrs. Cooke and Mrs. Lovell wilt have charge of the meeting. Hockey Club Held Dance On Friday evening the local hockey club held a very Successful dance in the town hia.I1. A large crowd were in attendance and the Wingham Hill- Billies provided excellent music. Public School Valentine Party Miss Ketth and Miss Stocks of the Public School staff, held open house on Thursday afternoon of last Week when they had as their guests the ladd­ ies of the community* The first half of the programme was given by the junior pupils which included musical number, recitations and a playlet “Snow White?’ Miss Keith then took charge* and. presented a varied ’pro* gramme including piano and guitar solos, recitations. Short speeches were given by several pupils on notable song writers, followed by the singing of the songs by the school. Following the programme an opportunity was given to' inspect the children’s work and also the new addition to the school in which room the programme was held, which was very interesting, especially to the parents. The teachr ers. and pupils are to be congratulated, on the success, of their valentine party. Lenten Services During the Lenten season St. James Anglican congregation are holding prayer services each Tuesday evening. On Tuesday evening of last week, the meeting was held at the home of Mrs. George Paulin and the Rector, Rev. J. L. Ball, spoke on the subject, “What of the Church?” Mission Band Meets Thursday The Mission Band, under the lead­ ership of Mrs. A. J, Sanderson and Mrs. A. M, Grant, will meet on Thurs­ day afternoon at the cruch school­ room at 4 o’clock. Members wishing to subscribe to “World Friends” are. asked to bring their subscription mon­ ey to this February meeting. CARNIVAL WAS LARGE LY ATTENDED There was a large attendance at the businessmen’s carnival held in the rink on Thursday evening. The awards were: gentlemen’s national costume, William Campbell, Edgar Elliott; lad­ ies’ national, Miss Keith, Miss Stocks; best dressed gentlemen, 'Murray Brown, Alvin Moffatt; 'best dressed ladies, Mary Meahan, Bernice Day; best lady skater, Miss Stocks; best gentleman skater, Clarence Sparling; best couple skaters, William Martin and Jean Sangster; best comic gentle­ man, Vera Wright, Andy Holmes; best comic lady, Alex. Casemore; Nel­ lie Doig; oldest lady on skates, Mrs. J. N. Allen; oldest gentleman, Alex. Casemore; best comic boy, Roy Durst; best comic girl, Alma. Durst; youngest girl on skates, Dorothy Durst; young-- est boy, Jimmie Allen; best dressed girl, Joyce Jardine, Margaret Wear­ ing; best dressed boy, Glen Jardine, Jimmie Wylie; gentleman’s race, WiL liam Martin, Tom Filsinger; ladies* race, Reta Galloway, Mima Dodds; boys’ race under 14, Verne Hambly, Calvin Moffatt; girls’ race under 14, Wilma Heibein, Margaret Moffatt; girls’ race, 10 and under, Margaret Wearring, Jean Moffatt; boys’ race, 10 and under, Calvin Moffatt, Ronald McMichael; gentleman’s race back­ ward, William Martin-; holder of the lucky ticket, J. W. Allen. LEMON JUICE RECIPE CHECKS RHEUMATIC PAIN QUICKLY If you suffer from rheumatic or neuritis pain tty this simple inexpens­ ive home recipe. Get a package of RU-EX PRESCRIPTION from your druggist Mix it with a quart of wat­ er, add the juice of 4 lemons. It’s easy. No trouble at all and pleasant. You need only 2 tablespoonfuls two times a day. Often within 48 hours— sometimes overnight—splendid results are obtained.. 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