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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1940-02-29, Page 7LEWIS • > Record Crowd In Attendance RIFLB I GUN News and Gorrie Vidette Thursday, February 29, 1940 AN ANNIVERSARY R, J, Deachman, Liberal candidate :in this riding will celebrate his 36th advent to the public platform in Gor« Tie next Monday night. He made his first’ political speech with the late Dr. Peter Macdonald at Gorrie in the campaign of 1904. "That ” said Mr, Deachman, yes­ terday, “was my maiden effort.* The issues then were .different but, the principles were the same. In every public discussion the object is to sep­ arate a problem into its component parts, bring it down to its.fundament­ als, then decision becomes a relative­ ly simple matter,” The meeting on Monday next at Gorrie will be thrown open for dis­ cussion — everyone will be permitted to take part. CARNIVAL WAS GREAT SUCCESS The annual Community' Carnival held in Gorrie on Wednesday night, last week, was again a decided suc­ cess, with a larger crowd than for years in attendance? Ideal’ weather • conditions made the ice perfect and skaters of all ages enjoyed skating to vthe music,, before and after the* judg­ ing, The judging goh under way with Mrs. Ball,. Mrs. J. Cathers and E. W. Whitfield acting as judges, who found it quite difficult in many of the class-,, es to pick the winners, there being a large number ,of contestants, all worthy, of mention. The prize-winhers were as follows: youngest sk'ater, Eleanor Stephens; National costume, Alvin Moffat, Miss Keith; acrobatic clown, Clarence Sparling 1st, 2nd, K. Edgar and S. Higgins; comic girl, 14 and under, Mildred Farrish, Eleanor Stephens; • comic hoys under 14, Bobby Steph­ ens, Mack Hutchison; fancy dressed lady, Jean Sangster, Dorothy Jardine; juvenile skater, under 10, Calvin Mof­ fat, Maxine Bolton (both 1st); couple, lady and gent, Iris Dickson, Bent El­ liott; couple representing farmer and wife, 1st, Phyllis Hemingway and Emily Heinmiller; 2nd, Calvin and Jean Moffat; child race, 9 and under, Bill Nay, Maxine Bolton; boys’ race, 12 and under, Bob Nay, Weldon Hambly; girls’ race, 12 and under, Margaret Moffat, Doris Galbraith; ladies’ race, Reta Gallaway, Iris Dick­ son; gents’ race, Bill Filsinger; boys’ race, 15 and under, Weldon Hambly, Walter Hemingway; couple race, 1st, Reta Gallaway and Bill Filsinger; 2nd Betty Edwards and Archie Irwin. Prizes for all were presented the ring manager, Karl Neill. sent, Leonard King who is in Eng­ land, and Thomas McLennan, who is in hospital.' Major Earl Corbett took- charge of the program which opened with a piano d-uet by Misses Jean Hei- bein and Phyllis Hemingway, and imi­ tations by Lome King. . Following a piano duet by Misses Eleanor Carson and Phyllis Hemingway, little Maxine Bolton did-a lap dance and Miss Jan­ et Watson gave a reading. .John Neil­ son was called upon for a vocal sol'o and he sang very beautifully “My Task" and as an encore two old fav­ ourite Scottish songs. iMiss Yvonne Denny then did a tap dance, followed by a short period of community sing­ ing under the leadership of Miss Jean Sparling. Miss Bernice Day favored with a solo. After a short address by Mr. Harry Hastie each one with the exception of John Neilson, was pre­ sented with a handsome wrist watch, John’s gift being a signet ring, as he had previously been given a wrist watch. The gifts were presented by Messrs. Carb Gregg, E. W. Whitfield, K. Hueston, T. A. Roberts, G. Under­ wood and Gordon Edgar, and John Neilson very ably replied on behalf of the recipients. At the close of the pro- tgram dancing was enjoyed for’ a few hours. MACHINE-GUNNERS ARE TO TRUSTED, INFANTRY OFFICERS LEARN LEWIS by GORRIE crack detachmen of the Argyll Sutherland Highlanders from MARRIAGES at 8 p.m., on Monday, March 4th R. t Deachman. SOLDIERS HONORED BY COMMUNITY Gorrie TownHall Crowded to Capac­ ity for Presentations On Friday evening last the Town­ ship Hall, Gorrie, was crowded, to ca-‘ . pacity when popple gathered from Gorrie, Fordwich and the surrounding country in honour of ’ the boys who have enlisted in the present war, namely Leonard King, John Neilson, Thomas Ritchie, Archie Mitchel, Wil­ fred Keighley, William Townsend, Thomas McLennan and Sydney Creek. Two of the number were ab- Creek - Campbell The marriage of Araminta Jennie, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A.r J. Camp­ bell, 725 Downine street, and Lance- Corporal Sidney Creek of the Perth Regiment, son of the late, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Creek, of Devonshire, England, was quietly solemnized at. the Presbyterian,Church at four-thir­ ty o’clock Wednesday afternoon. The bride wore a lovely frock .of Qheen’s blue crepe-back satin and a corsage of red roses and fern. She was attend­ ed by Mrs. O. Bateman, wearing a dress of poudre blue chucker spun rayon and her corsage was of pink roses and fern. Private C. Cameron •was groomsman. A wedding dinner ft ’ A and Hamilton, under Major G. V. Raynor, put on a convincing demonstration of effective machine-gun support for ad­ vancing infantry at the Long Branch ranges . To show visiting infantry of­ ficers how the machine-gunners could be trusted in an advance, Mayor Ray­ nor wanted to walk across the range while his men fired over his head, mowing down theoretical enemy troops in front. Staff officers overrul­ ed him. The machine-gunners used the water of Lake Ontario to demon­ strate effectiveness of cross-fire. The officers watched from the shelter of an embankment. Signal rockets (RIGHT), bursting high overhead as they watched machine-gun bullets strike 100 yards in front of them, add­ ed to .the discomfiture of infantry of­ ficers watching the machine-gun de­ monstration. To show their accuracy, balloons were set up on the range to represent kneeling and standing men, and the gunners sent their coverig fire and the gunners sent their covering fire overhead. fe Hupher, having come for the funeral of the late Robert Hupher. The mid-week Lenten service of St. James Anglican Church was held on Tuesday of last week at the home of Mr. "jacklin when Rev. J. L. Ball spoke on the subject “Troubles of the Church.” A number from Wroxeter were suc­ cessful in winning prizes at a most successful Carnival held in Gorrie last week. parents, which was attractively dec­ orated. with pink and white streamers. After a honeymoon in Gorrie they will reside in Stratford. For travell­ ing the bride'wore a coat in dubonnet shade with black accessories.—Strat­ ford Beacon-Herald. Mr. and Mrs. Thos. MacDonald, of Molesworth,, visited on Saturday'with the .latter’s sister, Mrs. Archie Miller and Mr. Miller. Lance-Corporal and Mrs. Sidney was served at the home ,of the bride’s Creek spent a few days last week at w ID IT'D Al SPEAKERS: R. I. Deachman, Liberal Candidate Rev. Wm. Matheson —~ In the ------ Town Hall, Gorrie QUESTION PERIOD At the close of the addresses the meeting will he thrown open for questions. "Corrie prepared to take part in this portion of the program. —— Everybody Welcome —— GOD SAVE THE KING. North Huron Liberal Association. the home .of Mr. and Mrs. Ross Earl. The Institute dance which was an­ nounced at the Township Hall here on Friday night for March 29th, li^is been changed to'March 25th or Easter Monday night. Kindly keep this date in mind. The proceeds will be donat­ ed to the Red Cross. Mr. and Mrs. Merkley and two children, of Salem, visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Shera. Mrs. R. Grainger .is visiting relativ­ es in Toronto. . . Mrs. Robinson, of Toronto, is vis­ iting with her daughter, Mrs. Ball and Rev? J. L.‘ Ball. Mr. Kenneth Underwood spent Thursday of last week in Toronto. Mr. and Mrs. Thos. MacDonald, of Molesworth, Mr. and Mrs. Ira Mac- Lean, Brussels, and Mr. Frank Earls, Wroxeter, were guests of Mr. and Mrs. W. C. King on Friday last. We extend congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Ferguson who cele­ brate the 62nd anniversary of their wedding on Wed., Feb. 28th. Mr. Jack Newton is in London for a few days this week. Mrs. Dowdell and daughter, Aud­ rey, of Toronto, spent a few days last week with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Hyndman. Mr. and Mrs. Alex. Marshall and baby son were recent visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Curie*, Belmore. Mrs. Neilson was a, week-end visit­ or at the home of Mr. Reuben Hard­ ing and Miss Esther Harding of Ford- wich. Mr. Lloyd Gathers, of Listowel, visited one day last week with his par­ ents, Mr, and Mrs. David Gathers. Rev. H. N. Watt is continuing the Series of addresses on "God’s Eternal Flan” and the subject on Sunday morning. March 3rd, will be "I Am The Way.” In the evening lantern slides on China will be showh. '* , „ At the mid-week Lenten service at the Rectory on Wednesday, Feb. 28. Rev. Jf. L. Rail will give an address on “The Church In England.” On Sunday, March 3rd, the series of ser­ mons on “The Seven Deadly Sins” will be continued when Rev. Ball will preach on “Gluttony and Lust.” Library Board Names Officers The Library Board was well pleas­ ed With fthe Secretary’s report at the annual meeting. A larger number of books had been loaned in 1939 than for the three preceding years. Con­ sidering that the fees are only 50c a year and many join only for the win­ ter months, we did very well financ­ ially. ’ All Chairman, Mrs. Geo. Laughlin. Strong to Township Library Board, lit will bo of interest to the public to. know that our librarians give their services free. officers were re-elected. Mr. Roy Strong; Treas., King; Sec., Miss B. M.c- Mrs. W. King and Mr. R. be Gorrie’s members of Red Cross News The Red Cross Women’s Commit­ tee will use the Library as their dis­ tributing centre and will have repre­ sentatives there during Library hours for this purpose, Saturdays 3 to 5 and 8 to 10 o’clock. WROXETER and Mrs. Neil Carr, Whigham,Mr. were week-end guests of Mr. and Mrs. H. Waller. Quite a number from Wroxeter and community attended the dance at Gor­ rie on Friday night when nine boys who have enlisted were presented with wrist watches. Mrs. Dickson, Toronto, is a guest at the home of Mrs. Philip Durst and Mr. Durst. Mrs. MacDernald, also Mrs'. Vernon MacDonald and family are moving in­ to Wroxeter from the farm and will occupy Mrs. at the Durst. Mrs. or at the home of her sister, Mrs. R. the Douglas residence. Tenant, Toronto, home of Mr, and Hart, of Windsor, Is a visitor Mrs. Irwin was a visit* Lantern Slides Enjoyed The Missionary group of the Y.P.U. with Stuart Musgrove as convener, took charge of Monday evening’s meeting when 38 members and- visit­ ors were present. The meeting was opened by singing the hymn “In Christ -there is no East or West.” Al- lister Green led in prayer which was followed by the Lord’s Prayer in uni­ son. The Scripture lesson, taken from Matthew 28: 16-20, was read by Stuart Musgrove. Weldon Hambly read the society's Journal which was interest­ ing as well as amusing. The School Girls’ Choir were present and contrib­ uted a well loved chorus “Way Down Upon the Swanee River” by Stephen Foster. Slides on Ireland were shown Mrs. I. R. Campbell giving the ad­ dress. The meeting closed with the singing of the hymn “O Lamb of God still keep me” and the repeating of the Mizpah benediction. A period of gam­ es and contests wefe enjoyed. - —■- I March Programme “Health” The March meeting of the Women’.- Institute will be held at the home o, Mrs, J. Adams on Thursday, March Sth, 3 p.m. Current Events will be­ taken by Mrs. J. J. Allen. Roll Call- A Health Building Habit. Address on Health by Dr. I. P. Campbell. Dem­ onstration, Bandaging, Mrs. Kane. ed a generous box of new shoes for the bale recently sent to Northern On­ tario. The following officers were in­ stalled and will carry on the society for 1940: President, Frances Wylie; Vice Pres., Margaret Moffat; Sec’y., Mary Meahan; Treas., Lulu Gibson; World Friend Sec., Mae Durst; Her­ alds: China, Alberta Howe; Japan. Agnes Wearring; India, Rhea Durnin; Africa, June Waller; Canada, Lois Hambly; pianist, Sybil Grant; Lead­ er, Mrs. A. J. Sanderson; Assistant, Mrs. A. M. Grant. A letter was read from Miss Brown, from a Northern Ontario Mission Field. The Leader told an interesting story. The hymn. “Jesus, tender Shepherd”'and the Miz­ pah benediction brought the meeting to a close. > Walter McMichael The.funeral of the late Walter Mc­ Michael, Guelph, was held on the ar­ rival of the 2.12 train .here on Monday with Rev. A. M. Grant in charge. The late Mr. McMichael was well known here having lived in Fordwich many years.' He had been in failing health for some years and passed away on Thursday in Guelph General Hospital. His wife, a son and daughter survive. Funeral services were held at his late residence in Guelph Sunday af­ ternoon. Interment was made in the family plot, Wroxeter Cemetery. YOUR‘EYES NEED ATTENTION t Woman’s Association The February meeting of the W. A. was held in the church school room Monday afternoon when 15 were pre­ sent. The president,. Mrs. W. T. Mac- Lean was in the chair. “Take time to b.e holy” was the opening hymn. Mrs. Stocks read the 19th Psalm. The af­ ternoon was spent quilting and a Pot Luck supper enjoyed at tlje close.' Mission Band . The February meeting of the Mis­ sion Band United Church was held on Thursday at 4 p.m. in the Church school room with a splendid attend­ ance. The meeting opened with quiet music by Margaret Moffat, The new president, Frances Wylie, had charge of the meeting and opened with the hymn “I love to tell the story” follow­ ed by the Call to Worship. "Suffer the little children to come unto me and forbid them not for of such is the Kingdom of Heaven.” Following the singing of "God sees the little sparrow fall” the Lord’s Prayer was repeated in unison. The Scripture les­ son was read by Frances Wylie and taken from Luke 11:1-12. During the business period a vote of thanks was tendered Mrs. R. J. Rann who donat- Our 25 Point Scientific Examin­ ation enables us to give you Clear, Comfortable Vision F. F. 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