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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1940-06-20, Page 7the GORRIE tinuous term. to with them. Mrs. Robert Ferguson visited in Owen Sound on Friday of last week. • Come in and see this W sensational new Good- I rich Safety Silver town w with the Life-Saver Tread. See * how its never-ending spiral-tread ■ bars sweep the water right and g left, making a "dry" track for the K rubber to grip. Learn, too, how W the exclusive Golden Ply protects g , you. against dangerous, high-speed * blow-outs. We’ll let you be the W judge if this tire isn’t the'SAF- g EST THING ON WHEELS! < Keep Well and Buy British I If you are one of those countless thousands of loyal Canadians anx­ ious to do your bit—buy British and look to your health! In the rush of daily affairs don’t neglect your body. If you have rheumatic, lumbago or neuritic pains,, frequent headaches, sour stomach—more than likely you are neglecting to keep your body free of poisonous waste, your blood of impurities. Don’t neglect this important mat­ ter, for the solution is simple and inexpensive. Simply take your ’’little daily dose” of Kruschen Salts, Millions throughout the Empire take Kruschen every morn­ ing of their lives. Kruschen contains—not one or two, but several' highly refined -specially selected mineral salts. In ..combination these salts make a mass attack on those ailments that keep you away from work and take the joy out of life. So get a bottle of Kruschen and use it. Just what you can put on a. -dime—every morning. Then you be the judge—after you’ve been taking • it for awhile. You’ll see what is " meant by that priceless million- dollar Kruschen feeling! At drug­ stores 25c, 45c and 75c. On Sunday evening, June 23rd, at 7.30, the Forest Lodge-A.F. & A.M. will hold a church service in-the'Uniit- -ed Church, Gorrie. The public are -cordially invited to' attend as well as visiting members. On Friday evening, June gist, the Gorrie Women’s Institute will hold ‘a ••dance in the Township Hall, Gorrie. Dancing- from 9 p.m. till 1 a.m. There •will .be a door, prize to be drawn from tickets sold between 9 and 10‘ p.m. Mrs. Grant, of Kitchener, is visit­ ing with her sisters, Mrs. Knowlson ■and Mrs. Taylor. Mrs. Knowlson, we are sorry to report, is ill, and* we hope for a speedy recovery. Mrs. E. Purrott, of Hamilton, and Mrs. Egnes Eaid.s, of Wroxeter, are visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. C. King. Born—On June 10th, in Toronto ■Western Hospital, to Mr. and Mrs. Walker (Doney) Hasitie, a son. Mrs. Ernest King, Mr. Harry King, Mrs. W. C. King arid son, Earle, at­ tended the silver wedding anniversary celebration of Mr. and Mrs. Percy Roseborough, of Owen Sound, last Friday. t ' Mr. and Mrs. Dowdell and children, of Toronto, spent the week-end at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Hynd­ man and the latter returned to Toron- ' Thursday, June 20th, 1940 CANADIAN MINESWEEPER FOILS ATTEMPT TO SCUTTLE SHIP Institute Meeting The June meeting of the Gorrie Wo­ men's Institute was held at the home of Margaret Dane with 23 members and 9 visitors present. The meeting- opened with the Ode and the Lord’s Prayer in unison. fThe minutes were read and adopted. Letters of thanks were received. It was decided to hold our Institute Dance Friday night, June 21st. Nellie "Dinsmore then (took charge of the program on “Agricul­ ture," Everyone joined in singing of “O Canada" with Bernice Day as pi­ anist. A paper on “Weeds” was given by Bernice Day, A reading “A Wo­ man’s' Song,” by Mrs. McIntyre, A paper on “Strawgerries" by Nellie Dinsmore. A reading "Alphabet of Good Health," by Arlene Galbraith. The meeting closed with the National Anthem. A dainty lunch was served by Mrs. Norman Wade and Mrs. Car­ roll Gregg and .the hostess. Evening Auxiliary The Evening Auxiliary met at home of Mrs. A. A. Taylor, Gorrie North, for tlwir June meeting. , The meeting was in charge of Mrs. Steph­ ens and Miss Janet Watson. The call to worship was given by Miss Watson who chose for her theme “Self Con­ trol.".*-The meeting was opened by singing a hymn “Land of our birth," after which Mrs. Michael recited as a poem “I Would Be True.’’ After read­ ing responsively Psalm 752, Miss Wat­ son gave a short paper on the three necessary acquisitions to the Christ­ ian’s life in these times through which we are passing, Self Confidence, Self Control and Self Sacrifice, stating in self control we .think of three things, our thoughts, our speech and our ac­ tions, and if we control our thoughts and our speech our actions will be controlled too. Mrs. Carson led in prayer that we- might cultivate the virtues spoken of, it,hat our best im­ pulses, 'kindest thoughts and deeds were but the manifestation of Jesus Christ in us. “He liveth long who liv- eth well” was th,en sung and Mrs. Ste­ phens continued the thought on ithese Christian Virtues, speaking of “Pa­ tience.” She based her talk on the chapter of Canon A. P. Shatford’s book, stating that Patience is not giv­ en 'to us easily, that it is acquired, but once earned is the noblest gift of all. That Patience should not be confused with Indifference,’ that we should not sit idly, by and say all that happens is the Will of God. After the "Lord’s Prayer was repeated in unison, Miss Lennox Ch. Sitewardship convenor, attempt on the part of the crew of the Italian freighter Capo Noli to scuttle the ship in the St. Lawrence river was foiled by the Canadian mine­ sweeper Bras d’Or which had shad­ owed the Italian vessel from Montreal just before Italy declared war on the Allies. The Capo Noli’s crew set her afire and ran her aground when the Brasjd’Or foiled the attempt (to burn the ship and took the crew prisoners. She bow of Capo Noli, showing the damage by the fire, is shown, RIGHT, with the Canadian vessel shown in the background, TOP. gave a short talk on Stewardship. Several items of business were dealt with. Two quilts are being made and will be quilted in the next week, June 20th. The Treasurer reported the off­ erings to date. After repeating ithe Mizpah Benediction the members en­ joyed two contests with Miss Watson in charge. The Mission Band Bale was also displayed by Mrs. E. W. Whitfield and the members were de­ lighted with the many beautiful artic­ les made by the children. The hostess then served lunch. and Mrs. D. Griffith, were in Walk­ erton for the graduation exercises. Friends of Mr. D. D. Sanderson will regret to know he is ill with pneumon­ ia. Miss Russel, R.N., of Brussels, is in attendance. Mrs. Olive Johnston, Brantford, is visiting with Mr, and Mrs. William Gallaher in town. Born—In Wroxeter, on June 13th, to Mr. and Mrs. Jim Sanderson (nee Marguerite Bolger, Walton), a son. Miss Mae Davidson leaves Wednes­ day to spend a holiday at Oshawa and Richmond Hill. Vernon Snell and Jack Harris who recently jointed the R.A.R., Toronto, spent the -week-end at their homes here. Women’s Missionary Society The June meeting of the W.M.S., United Church, was held in the church auditorium on Thursday of last week. The president, Mrs. G. A. Wearring, presided over the devotional period, and the meeting opened by the call to worship, followed .by the opening hymn “God reveals His presence." The Scripture reading was chosen from the Book of Daniel 6: 10-23 and was followed by prayer. During the business session Mrs. A. J, Sander­ son reported the bale recently sent to headquarters which was valued at $83.94. Mrs. W. A. Sawtell reviewed the sixth chapter of the study book, “Moving Millions". The prayer for Peace, was taken by Mrs. Stocks and •the meeting closed with the hymn “O God of love, O God of peace.” MANY TIRES COST MORE BUT NO OTHER TIRE.AT ANY PRICE- CAN GIVE U LIFE-SAVER TREAD ANO GOLDEN PLV PROTECTION AGAINST BOTH > SKIDS AND <, blow-outs)1 • Plenty of good light at the Bridge table makes the game and conversation go better —saves mistakes and tempers. Be consld* erate of your guests by making Bure they can see the cards and the play without eyestrain. Mr. William Townsend, of the R.C. A.F. at Camp Borden, is spending a leave at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Townsend. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Kaufman and children, of Listowel, were Sunday visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Earl. Mr. A. Livingstone, of Toronto, spent the week-end at the home of Mr. apd Mrs. Thos. Short. Mr. and Mrs. W. C. King and son, Earle, Mr. and Mrs. Archie Miller, Mr. and Mrs. Ken Hastie and child­ ren, spent Sunday at the home of Mr. .and Mrs. Thos. MacDonald, Moles- worth. Mrs..R, J. Huestop is spending a couple of weeks with Toronto friends. M,rs. Deyell, of Wingham, is visit­ ing with Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Earl. Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Montgomery and Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Quinn, of Detroit, spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. Robert Gathers, and attend­ ed the Earl Re-Union in Stratford on Sattird.ay. , Mr. Geo. Lambert, of Milverton, called on 4th line friends Sunday. Miss Mary Greer, of Ethel, spent Sunday with her parents, 'Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Greer. Mr. Lloyd Sayloir, of London, vis­ ited at' the home of Mr. and Mrs. K. Hueston last week. Mr. and Mrs. Sandy Edgar and Soils, Bobby and Jack, spent Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Edgar, near Mioleswdrth. s iMr. and Mrs. ‘Gordon Mundell were Sunday’ visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Gilmour *of Wingham. Mr. Dick Jones and Mr. Bill Buitt of Loudon, accompanied by Miss M. Beck, of Ingersoll and Miss Margaret Madge, of London, called oil friends in the village on Sunday. A bale containing quilts, a layette, toys and used clothing is being for­ warded by the W.M.S. and Evening Auxiliary of the United Church to a hospital in the West. We are pleased to see Miss Ross back at ithe Post Office after a Short vacation. Engagement Announcement Mr. and Mrs. Anson Thornton an­ nounce the egagement of their daugh­ ter, Alice Loreen, to Mr. Thomas J. Stokes, son of Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Stokes, Belmore, the marriage to place the latter part >of June. take Sunday School Anniversary On Sunday, ‘the Gorrie United Sun­ day School celebrated its anniversary with two special services, at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. The church Was tastefully decorated with bush ferns, peonies, lemon lilies, phlox, snow-balls, lupins, iris and maiden hair ferns. The girls of the C.G.I.T. were in charge <of the floral arrangement. Talented artists from Hamilton, Toronto and Guelph were present at both services. Mr. R. Pitts, of Hamilton, a graduate of t,he Toronto Bible College, and a student of McMaster University, was the guest speaker. He spoke especially to the children, choosing as his theme, “Making something out of nothing." Mr. Pitts, also- an accomplished mus­ ician, rendered a beautiful selection on the xylophone “When they ring those in the Tor- sang The very Masters George Gregg, Norman Car- son, Mac Hutchison, sang as a trio “Tell me the stories of Jesus." Mr. Pitts played “The Old Rugged Cross” on the xylophone, as a special request, also a lovely flute solo, in the after­ noon. - - i • j 11 ' | t «| Freewill offering was received al both services to be used exclusively in Sunday School work. The fine numbers who attended both morning and afternoon attested to the quality of the services. Flower Sunday Observed Sunday morning service in United Church was of special interest when flower Sunday was observed. During the service the children of the Sunday School presented their offerings of flowers which were taken to the sick and shut-ins at the close. Rev. A. M. Grant spoke o,n the words “Consider, the. lilies, how (they grow" and .the choir sang “In The Garden." WEDDINGS at ,.......................... gx.-79 A Pack of Cigarettes Costs More Than a Bright Light for 100 Hours HYDRO SHOP Phone 156 Wingham - Earl Re-Union The eighth annual re-Uftion of the Earl families was .held in Queen’s Bark, Stratford, on Saturday, June 15. Over one hundred members attended, coming from Belmore, Wroxeter, Gor­ rie, Brussels, Ethel, Listowel, Monk­ ton, Brigden, Mitchell and Detroit. After a sumpitt<o<is dinner served by the committee in charge, the after­ noon was spent in sports of various kinds, followed by the business meet­ ing fvlien Mr. Thos. J, Earl, of Mitch­ ell, was’re-elected President for a eon- golden bells for you and me" morning. Miss Jean Burrill, of onto, was at the, piano and /also solos morning and afternoon, violin trio from Guelph -were much appreciated, offering several numbers throughout both services. In the afternoon tihe pupils of the Sunday School assisted in the programme. Re­ citations by. little Audrey H,astie and Cathleen Gathers, also by Norman Carson and Mac Hutchison. Misses Phyllis Hemmingway and Jeart Hei- bein played a duet which was enjoy­ ed. Misses Wilma and Batty Giles sang very sweetly two numbers, and 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 askfyou to see the largest display a of monu­ ments of any retail factory in Ontario. All finished by sand blast machines. We import all our granites from the Old Country quarries direct, in the rough, You can save all local deal­ ers*, agents’ and middleman profits by seeing us. E. X Skelton & Son at West find Bridge—WALKERTON Watson - Galbraith, A wedding of interest took place at the United Church parsonage, on Wednesday, June 12th, when Alma Loreen Galbraith of Gorrie, daughter o£ Mr. and Mrs. George Galbraith of Orangehill, became the bride of Mr.. George Carson Watson of Gorrie, son of Mr. Bert Watson and the late Mrs. Watson, of Brussels. Rev, J. F. And­ erson officiated. The bride wore a hyacinth blue crepe dress, grey- tweed coat and matching accessories. Miss Irene Jent, of Port Credit, was brides­ maid and Russel Ru>ttan of Gorrie, best man. The young couple took a honeymoon trip to Port, Elgin beach. Local Girls Successful Congratulations to Miss Jean Elliot of the 4th line, who in the past months has coached a class of seven girls in. ithg local project work sponsored by the Women's Institute. Saturday was achievement day at Clinton when the different classes in the "Cottons May Be Smart" project met. In Miss El­ liot’s class .three girls were successful, Kfiss Flora McTavish was first in but­ tonhole making, Miss Evelyn" Sharpin second and Miss Mildred Henning third in the making of a cotton dress. The girls report a very enjoyable as well as interesting day in Clinton. life-saver TREAD Mr.' WROXETER and with Fri- and Mirs. Alvin Moffat family were week-end visitors Stratford iriends. Miss Isobel Fox was in Galt day attending a 5O.th anniversary of Hospital Graduates. Miss Fox receiv­ ed training at Gait Hospital. Recent guests of Mr. and Mrs. Eld* red Nichol were, Mr. and Mrs. H. Dalrymple, Brucefield, Mr. and Mrs. James Leiper, Londesboro, Mr. T. Nichol, London. Mr. and Mrs. G. Davidson visited Ingersol and London friends during the past week. Mr. and Mrs. J. L. MacEwen and family Were Seaforth visitors Thurs­ day of last week. Mr. James Hembly of the Bank Staff, is on holidays at present, Mr. Ward, of Palmerston, is taking his Work during his absence. Miss Rona VanVelsOr, Of Weston, spent the week-end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W, E. VanVelsor. Mr. D. McTavish and daughters, Edith ahd Isobel, also Mr, and Mrs. Wm. Speirs, all of Brussels, were Sun­ day guests of Misses Mary and sie Harris. Mrs. Robert Ireland and her Mr. Clifton Ireland, Teeswater, Sunday guests of Mrs. John Busli Mr. and Mrs. T. G. Hemphill speht the week-end at their summer home at Dyers Bay. Our congratulations to Miss Mar­ garet Edgar whose graduation took place from Walkerton Hospital re­ cently, Her mother, Mrs. Hugh Ed­ gar, Mrs. Geo, Paulin Jr., also Mr. Cas sort, were EAST WAWANOSH COUNCIL Goodrich Council met on June 5th, as a Court of Revision on the Assessment Roll with all the members present. Hav­ ing been duly constituted as a Court, the following alterations were made to the roll: Gershom Johnston claim­ ed he was assessed too high on build­ ings on the W H Lot 35, Con. 12; as­ sessment reduced $100.00; Russell' Robertson, Lucknow, stated that the N Pt. Lot 31, Con. 11, owned by the Lucknow Table Co. should be assess­ ed otherwise as this company was now in bankruptcy. No change, however, was made regarding assessment of this property. Major Yungblut was assessed as owner of Lot 37, Con. 1 in­ stead of the Biyth Estate, and Gord­ on Snell, owner of the E. H Lot 32, Con. 5 in place of A. Gower. No oth­ er changes or alterations being made it was moved by Couns. Ruddy and McDowell that the Court of Revision be closed and that the Assessment- Roll as now revised, be adopted as < the roll for the present year. Carried. Council resumed and ordinary mun­ icipal business proceeded, with min­ utes. of last meeting were read and ■ approved. ! Communications from the Dept, of ' Health enclosing a copy of 1940 am­ endments to the Public Hospitals Act ■ and the Dept, of Municipal Affairs, : asking for an expression of the Coun­ cil’s views as to the improvement of preparing Municipal Voters’ Lists and : the conducting of municipal elections, I received and road. Any recommendations of this nat­ ure were left with the clerk to deal with. The Weed Inspector was present and gave a report of his attendance at a meeting of the weed inspectors of the County, held recently in Clinton. Spraying for weed killing on the twp,. roads will again be attended to as was the case last year. A let-up on crushing and gravelling, the toads will likely go Into effect presently to be resumed again in the, early falk The Clerk was instructed to call for /19.1% MORE MILEAGE AT NO EXTRA COST GOODRICH Phone 84 Wingham tenders for the construction of the- Hallahan drain, tenders to be opened and contract awarded at next meeting of Council. A by-law defining what shall con- stitute a lawful wire fence in the mun­ icipality was read and passed. The following accounts were paid: M. McDbwell; salary as Assessor, $70.00; Advance-Times Office, advt., $210; The Municipal World, supplies, $8.28; Road Supt, elephone acct., .60^ Seirite Store, paint brushes, $2.91; C. N. R,, freight on paint, $1,67; D. Rae. St Son, turpentine, $1.25; Can, Oil Co, gasoline $42.30; The Advance-Times, advt., $2,55! Acme Paint & Varnish Co., bridge paint $117.33; The Pedlatt People, steel culverts $105.57; Brad­ lew & Son, snow ploughing $24.50; W, J, Currie, gravel $20.65; J. Pur* don, gravel, $58.86; Joe Kerr, crush­ ing and trucking $1173.86; Fay Roll No. 5, $137.60. Council adjourned to meet again on Tuesday, July 2nd. A. Fotterfield, Clerk.