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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1940-09-12, Page 7Wroxeter News and Gome Vidette ------ , - - - - =-■ . . ' . ■ ■ - : ; : -- — - -■■■ — ■ —: — —'■ 1 , -I -■■■■-'.■.. h— — w* —— — r — ——,—— n — „— ,— —— — Thursday, Sept. 12th, 1940 IMTWII II HU II MWNWMMW'MMWRN ON THE ALERT Constantly on the alert are Can- I led around focal points- on both coasts. I rance of an aest-coast harbour, ■sada’s coastal defence batteries sprink-I This heavy gun points across the ent- i • % INSTITUTE PLAN SHORT COURSE ------ I Dates Are Sept. 23rd ,to 28th The regular meeting of the Gorrie ’Women’s Institute was held on Wed­ nesday, September 4th, at the home of Mrs. Chas. Lawrence, with four­ teen members and one guest present. ,The meeting opened in the customary snanner with the Institute Ode in uni­ son and the Lord’s Prayer. Mrs. E. ■Sparling presided over the business. .The minutes of the July meeting were read by the .Secretary and correspond­ ence dealt with. The Area .Convention is being held in Guelph Sept. lOth-llth, and all the members who possibly can attend this convention are urged to do so. The Short Course in the Planning and Preparing of Meals, which is be­ ing sponsored by the local Institute, will commence Monday afternoon, September 23rd, at 2 p.m. and con­ tinue through Saturday, Sept. 28th. There will be classes, both morning and afternoon. This course is ex­ tremely timely and worthwhile. All ladies and girls of the community ■would be well advised to take advant­ age of this opportunity, The programme for the day was a Is Your House Put 100-Watt Lamps in Kitchen, Living-Room, Basement HYDRO SHOP Phone 156 Wingham tit Sk&p ' „ nt-59 very interesting travel talk about Florida given by Mrs. R. H. Carson who had many beautiful 'pictures il­ lustrating her subject. She told brief­ ly the • historical background of the state and described its various indus­ tries. It. is called the air conditioned states, and ^boasts of three hundred and sixty days of s-unshine.-, It was in­ teresting to note how the .churches were crowded oh Sunday and she told us that the Sabbath was-well observed where she was. Mrs. Carson was im­ pressed with the brilliant vines and shrubs, also she said the birds-were beautiful. The ladies were all left with a desire to see this lovely state by Mrs. Carson's vivid description of It. Mrs. Kaine gave a reading from our booy by Patience Strong, and the meeting closed with the National An­ them. , •' The roll call for the day was a very interesting feature, being answered by “A place of interest I have visited.” There are a great many spots of /in­ terest right here in our own province, as’ attested by the different answers. During the social hour the hostess­ es for the afternoon served refresh­ ments. The October meeting should ’prove a treat. The subject is “Canadian In­ • Lighted windows warn prowlers away. Always leave a few lamps burning when you leave your home for the evening. Reniieni- ber, a bright light for sixteen hours costs only 1$ at Hydro rates. GORRIE Run Over By Tractor Mr. and Mrs. Harold Farr’s little 2-year-old daughter suffered what might have been a fatal accident when she fell from the fender of the tractor where she was riding while her father was working in the field. The mach­ ine passed over her little body, the imprint being still in the ground which was so soft that she was press­ ed into the earth, the Cleats of the wheel fortunately being full of earth. The miracle was that the child got off with four ribs cracked and her face cut. She was able to leave the hospital on Thursday, The accident happened on Tuesday. Mr. David Harkness, of Edmonton, Visited "With Mr, and Mrs, C, E, Gregg and other friends in the community, Mr, Cldyne Michel spent a couple of days last week in Ottawa and Hull, dustries”, under the direction of Mrs. E. W. Bolton, who has planned a very interesting afternoon. The meeting Will be held at the home of Mrs. John Cathers and a full attendance is re­ quested. PRESENTATION TO HOWICKSOLDIERS Each Soldier^Received A Watch On Friday night the Township Hall here was filled with member of the community, friends of the- following •twenty soldiers, who were presented with’ watches from the Council, a very impressive service in which the Rev. Ball, Gorrie, Rev. Johnston, of Fordwich, Rev. Grant of Wroxeter, and Rev. Atcheson, also of Gorrie, look part. Familiar hymns were sung with Miss Bernice Day at the piano. Rev. Johnston 'read the 91st Psalm and Rev. ■ Atcheson led in prayer. A message for the honored guests, but a message in which ^all could find some thought for meditation, was giv­ en by Rev. Grant. Following 'this brief service, Reeve J. W. Gamble gave a short address and called on Mr. Garnet Wright, of, Lakelet, for a solo, also Miss Yvonne Denny, of Fordwich, for a tap' dance number. The soldiers were then called to .the stage and presented with an address read by iMr. Isaac Gamble, Clerk, and Reeve Gamble made the presentations, all but five of the following being pre­ sent. Immediately after the presen­ tations all joined in singing ‘“The Maple Leaf Forever” and “God Save the King.’’ Lunch and dancing follow­ ed.’ Following is the list of names: Sergt. Gordon Topham, Elgin Regt., received ring; Pte. Geo. Richard, El­ gin Regt.; Pte. Alex. Marchant, Elgin Regt.; 'Pte. Lome Matthews, Elgin Regt.; Pte. Howard Rumple, Elgin Regt.; Pte. John Hannah, Elgin Regt.; Pte. John Wilson, Elgin Regt.; Or­ ville Durrant, Elgin Regt.; Pte. Mike Kermay, Elgin Regt.; Pte. Lloyd Heipel, Elgin Regt.; Sapper Victor Gibson, R.C.E. (absent); Aircrafts­ man Bert Carter, R.C.A.F.; Aircrafts­ man W. Weir (absent); Machine Gun­ ner J. Weir (absent); Aircraftsman Vein MacDonald, R.C.A.F. (absent); Aircraftsman Wm. Parks, R.C.A.F., (absent); Aircraftsman Clifford Mc­ Donald; Pte. Jack Harris (absent); Pte. Kenneth Montgomery, C.A.S.C.; Pte. H. L. Harris. Que. Mr, and Mrs, Matthews, of Forest, Mrs, Lowry, Brussels, and Mrs.-Duffy of Teeswater, were guests of Mrs'. J. Day on Sunday, Dr. and Mrs, L, N. Whitley visited in Goderich with the former’s broth­ er, Mr, Percy Whitley and Mrs, Whit­ ley, early this week. Mr. and iMrs. John Kaine and little son, .Keith, of Milford Bay, have re­ turned home after visiting the form­ er’s mother, Mrs. Kaine, Other week­ end guests at the same home were: Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Osterhout, Blen­ heim, Mjss Adell McLean and Mrs, Innis, Chatham. Mr. and Mrs. Robt, Harrison and family were Sunday guests of Mrs. Douglas in Molesworth. Rev, and Mrs. Gallagher, of Wing­ ham, were •-recent visitors at the Rec­ tory, We welcome Mr- and Mr, Hill, of Kitchener, to our village. They are occupying Mrs. Cameron ' Edgar’s house. Mys. Thurston and daughter, Miss Dorothy, of Saskatoon, are visiting the former’s brothers, Messrs. Wil­ bur, Oliver and George Galloway. Mr. and Mrs. Meaker, iMr. and Mrs. Wilbur Elford and family, of Elmira, N.Y., also Miss Ruth Wheeler, Bel­ grave, were recent guests of 'Mr. and Mrs. A, Galbraith. N Mr. and Mrs. J. King, of Toronto, are spending their vacation with the former’s parents,1 Mr. and Mrs. C. King.. * Mr. and Mrs. Carter McKee and family, of Galt, were recent' visitors of the former’s brother, Mr. George McKee. * Mrs. Grant, Miss Taylor and Reg. Taylor, of Kitchener, visited on Fri­ day with the former’s sisters, Mrs. Knowlson and Miss Taylor. Reg. has accepted a position in Kitchener. His many friends in Gorrie will wish him every success. Mrs. McIntyre and little daughters have returned from a week’s vacation with friends in Owen Sound.' Mr. Mc­ Intyre spent the week-end also in Owen Sound. Mr. Wm. Newton was a Toronto visitor last week. Mrs. Mohr and baby son, of Mil­ verton, spent a few days’* last week with her sister, (Mrs. C. Michael. Mrs. C. Lawrence spent a few days last week in Toronto.. Mr. Wm. Marshall is visiting his daughter in London. MisS Dorothy Doig, Toronto, spent the week-end: with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Doig. Mr. and Mrs. Jermyn, of Brussels', were Sunday guests of Mr. ,and Mrs. Alex'. Marshall. Mr. and Mrs. Bert Wright, Lake- let, were Sunday visitors of Mr.'and Mrs. S. W. Ferguson. Other recent guests at the same home were Mr. and Mrs. Morwick and family, of Guelph. Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Patrick, Wind­ sor, were recent guests of the form- ■ er’s sister; Mrs. Wm., Doig and Mr. Doig. Mr. and Mrs. William Doig have returned from a two month trip through the Western Provinces and to the Pocific Coast. Mrs. Hugh Pritchard and son, Eric, left this week for their new home in Montreal where they will join' Rev. H. A. Pritchard. Eric’s plans are to join the R.C.A.F, Both Mrs. Pritch­ ard and Eric will be greatly missed in this community. We wish to ex­ tend our best wishes to them in their new home. iMiss J. Pearl Stinson spent the week-end in Toronto. Miss Marlene Barton, who has spent the summer vacation with her aunt, returned home on Saturday. Miss Genevieve Saunders, of Owen Sound, was the guest of her friend, Miss Margaret Foster, last week. Mr, George Copeland is spending the week-end with his parents, at the parsonage, before re-entering the University in London where he will begin his fourth year in medicine. Mrs. R. F. Edgar, Mr. and Mrs. An­ drew Edgar, Mr. Wm. Edgar, Mr. and Mrs. C. Black, all of Gorrie, and Mr. and Mrs. C Edgar, of Wingham, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Wright at Walton. We extend congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Carl Pennington {formerly Miss Vera Strong) for having won first prize in the class entered with their twin Sons, Ray and Roy, Mr. and Mrs. George Baker, Or­ angehill, were guests of Mr. and Mrs. George Foster on Sunday, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Holmes, Ott­ er Lake, were recent guests of the for­ mer’s-sister, Mrs, Harold Farrf and Mr. Farr, Mrs, S. Munro visited on Tuesday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Feel at Fordwich, ... ... ............. L'."»^('»lg FAREWELL CANADA Soldiers of the second Canadian their homeland as they embark for Division C.A.S.F. wave good-bye ta- England. , Miss Evelyn Dane 'was a Toronto visitor last week. On Thursday evening, Sept. 12th, a Red Cross Rally will be held in the Hall here. A musical' program will be provided and Major Watson, of the Provincial Red Cross headquarters will give an address and answer ques­ tions. Afterward the Gorrie orchestra will provide music for <a dance, the funds to go to Red Cross work, Gorrie Evening Auxiliary The Evening Auxiliary gathered for their September meeting at the home of Mrs. G. Mundell. The meet­ ing was under the leadership of Mrs. R. Grainger and Mrs. Alec Taylor, the theme being “The gracious Chris­ tian Influence” based on the words of Jesus, Matt. 5:13 “Ye are the salt of the earth, if the salt hath lost its sav­ our wherewith shall it be salted, (it is therefore good for nothing but to be cast out and trodden under foot of men.” Quiet music by Mrs. K. Hastie op­ ened the meeting. The call to wor­ ship “The Beauty of Silence” by Mrs. Grainger in which she stated’ the , great miracles of the world are wrought in silence, the breaking of day, the softly falling night, the open­ ing of the lily. The hymn “Jesus thou joy of loving hearts” was sung after which the Scripture reading, Matt. 5: 13-16 was given by Mrs. E. Whitfield. The study talk following the theme of the meeting was given by Mrs. A. Taylor. .She spoke of the important part played by salt in flavouring our food, and just so the gracious Chris- 'tian influence adds an enrichening quality to the lives of all around. When Christ chose His disciples He chose men from the humble walks of life. These men were not the ruling political party, the mighty Roman Empire were not even aware of.their existence and yet from that lowly group of twelve has come the great Christian Faith which, is world-wide. Mrs. Taylor pointed out what a benif- iceut influence our King and Queen have over the nation because they show by their untiring and unselfish lives that they are Christians. Good books have a great influence in our lives. Such authors as Lloyd C. Douglas and Grace Livingston Hill and many others. She told part of the story of The Green Light, which il­ lustrates the influence of one great man upon another. The closing thought was the very significant mes­ sage from our King in his New Year’s address, which came from the pen of a simple little English governess, with which we were so inspired, and by which the King placed all his perplex­ ing problems and all his loyal sub­ jects in the hands of God trusting in Him for guidance. A reading “Let me walk with the man in the road” by Miss Janet Wat­ son, Was much enjoyed, also a delight­ ful solo “Beyond” by Miss Evelyn Dane accompanied by Miss E. Ste­ phens. The Roll Call was answered by a gem of thought on the Christian Influence. The closing hymn “0 Mas­ ter, let me walk with Thee” was sung after Which Mrs. Stephens, the Pres,, conducted the business period. A vote of sympathy was extended to Mrs. L. F. Ashton, a former Hott. President, how of Dundalk, who is seriously 111 in the Lord Dufferin Hospital, Or­ angeville. Plans were made and com­ mittees were appointed for the sec­ tional meeting on October Sth. Com­ munity singing with Miss Evelyn Ste­ phens, was .much enjoyed. The meet­ ing closed- with the Mizpah benedic­ tion after which the hostess served a dainty lunch and a social time was en­ joyed. . OBITUARY Thomas A. Welch Thomas Albert Welch, ‘57, well- known in bond brokerage and other business circles and partner in the firm of Cochran & Murray, died at his home, Toronto, Thursday. He had been a bond broker for the past 20 years. • - ■ i •• s'-: - ■< i,- i Born near Gorrie, Mr. Welch went to Toronto as ,a youth and joined the Toronto General Trusts Corporation. Later he Joined his father as a mem­ ber of the A. Welch & Co., stove and furnace manufacturers. He was a dir­ ector of the Biltmore Flats Company, the Honey Dew and the Canada Crushed Stone Corporation. Surviving are his widow, three sons, a brother and a sister. WROXETER Mrs. Alex. Pleasance and Allen, of Port Elgin, (spent the week-end with her mother, Mrs. Neil White, who re­ turned with them on Monday for a visit. Mr. and Mrs. Robt. McAllister and Doris, of'Ethel, called on friends in and around town Sunday afternoon. Mr. arid Mrs. Haugh, of Turnberry, called on Mrs. Sandy McDougall one day last week. Mrs. McDougall re­ turned yith them to visit friends for a while. Miss E. Sanderson, of Toronto, was the guest of her mother, Mrs. Sand­ erson and Mr. T. Ritchie in town re- cen tly. Women’s Institute Mrs. J.,J. Allen opened her home for the September meeting of the W. I. which was held on Thursday, Sept, 5th, at 3 p.m. In the absence of the president, the meeting was presided over by the 1st vice pres., Mrs. D. S, MacNaughton. The meeting was op­ ened by the singing of the Ode and repeating the Institute Creed in uni­ son. During the business period, dele­ gates were appointed to attend the Convention which is being held in Guelph Sept. 11th and 12th. Miss Mae D^/idson, Mrs. F. Sanderson, Mrs. Clarence White and Mrs. J. N. Allen will represent the branch. Discussion followed on the Glove-Making pro­ ject which will be carried on in Brus­ sels. Mrs. J. N. Allen, with Mrs. J. J. Allen as substitute, were the local leaders appointed. A letter from Red Cross Headquarter was read by the Secretary, Mrs, I. Campbell, urging donations of new clothing for refug­ ees. Mrs. Vernon Denny gave two very interesting current eveimts. The Roll Call, a thought from a favourite poem, brought an interesting and widely varied response. Miss Margaret Thomson, of Ford­ wich, was the guest speaker and told of the very interesting club work of the girls at Fordwich, “The Club Girl Entertains” was the project which was completed at Achievement Day at Clinton. Mrs, G, A. Wearring’s topic “Music, As A Hobby” brought out many fine thoughts Oil the value of music, for young and old. At the coticlusiou of Mrs. Wearring’s topic, her two little daughters, Agnes and Margaret, fav­ ored with a piano duet. Community Singing led by Mrs. J. N. Allen, was another feature of 'the. meeting which was enjoyed. Mrs. Ad­ ams and Mrs. Martin moved a vote of thanks to the guest speaker. The Na­ tional Anthem was followed by re­ freshments. Mrs. Sellers, Mrs. Rae as­ sisting, the hostess. Bride and Groom Presented. A very enjoyable evening Was spent at the home of Mrs. Edward Bennett on Friday when neighbors and friends, gathered in honour of two of our pop­ ular young people. Mr. Kenneth Ben­ nett, and his bride, nee Miss Lila Ca­ thers. An address was read by Miss Willits expressing the good wishes of all for a very happy married life, and a beautiful studio couch as well as miscellaneous gifts were presented. Mr. Bennett expressed the apprecia.- tion of his bride and himself, A social evening was enjoyed by all. United Church Anniversary Anniversary Services for the Unit­ ed Church will be held oh Sunday, Sept. 22nd, 11 a.m, and 7.30 p.m. Rev. Thomas, of Harriston, conducting. A cordial invitation is extended to all ■to be present at these special services. Women’s Missionary Society The September meeting of the W. M. Srwill be held in the church school room Thursday, Sept. 12th, at 3 p.m. This will be an “All (Member Pro­ gramme,” the roll call to be answered, by a verse containing the word “Praise.” Red Cross Dance A Street Dance with Roy Robin­ son’s boys, from Palmerston, as or­ chestra, was enjoyed by a large crowd On Wednesday evening of last week. Various other arractionS added to the Red Cross funds of the local chapter., Additional Wroxeter on Page Four. ib TLCf dtih&L ta^cco JUST LIKE 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 factory in Ontario. All finished by sand blast machines. We import all our granites from the Old Country quarries direct, in the rough. 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