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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1940-12-05, Page 7Thursday, December 5, 1940 GORRIE Mrs. William Spotton, of Toronto, •is visiting her brother, Mr. David Ca- thers and Mrs. Cahters, Mr, and Mrs. John Hyndman visit­ bed with friends in Hamilton recently. Mr. Archie Edgar, who has returned .from Wembley, Alta., and visiting his mother in Wroxeter, paid a recent 'visit to Mr. and Mrs, Gordon Edgar, Mrs. Hamilton spent a few days 'with her daughter, Mrs. Archie Scott ;and Mr, Scott, at .Blyth, recently, Mrs. Ritchie is holidaying in Tor­ onto this .week. Rev, R. C. Copeland and son "Don” ■spent Tuesday last in London. Mrs. Copeland returned home''with them rafter spending a short time with her mother. Mrs, L. F. Ashton, of Dundalk, is the guest of Mrs. Hamilton. Mj£ Harold Edgar is spending a few weeks in Toronto. Gunner Thomas Ritchie, of Petaw- awa, spent the week-end at his home here. Messrs. Elmer and Bill Butt, Lon­ don, spent the week-end with Mr. T. Bradnock. Mrs. Butt, who has been a guest'at the .same home last week, returned home with them. ' Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Hyndman, of Kit­ chener, were recent guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Hyndman?' Sergt. R. G. Newton, of Kitchener, spent a couple of days at his home here last '.week. .Mr. 'and Mrs. Wm. Mundell and Mrs. Goy, of .W^^ham, spent Tues­ day with Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Mundell and other friends in Gorrie. Mrs. Robert Cathers is spending a few days with her daughter, Mrs. A. Hawthorne, at Molesworth. The December meeting of the Ev­ ening Auxiliary will be held at the Parsonage on Monday, Dec. 9th when :a "Pot Luck” programme will be giv- •en. In this all members will contrib- EUte to the program. Itydooks as'if the weatherman had heard of the dance the Women’s In- ■stittue was sponsoring in aid of the 'Christmas Tree fund. The dance is ;planned for the first -part of the even- '•ing ta be, entirely old time dancing, 'dances which will suit all those who ;a few years ago enjoyed a really jolly <dance. So, for their benefit the Insti­ tute is putting on this dance of old -time music. There will also be free lunch, at which time the lucky ticket for the Xmas Cakes will be drawn. After lunch the dance will be all new -dancing, so come along everybody and help the children get their bag of ■candy. Oh, yes, the lucky door prize will be for those paying’admission be­ tween the hours of 9 and 10, so be early, and have a night’s fun. The December meeting of the Gor­ rie Women’s Institute will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 11th at the home of Mrs. John Hutchison. The program on Relief and Community Activities, will be in charge of Mrs. C. E. Gregg. The roll call, a Christmas recipe. The usual Fish Pond will be held as in former years. There will also be a display of the gloves made at the glove-making courses now being held. Among the coming events for Gor: rie is the much talked of play “Finni­ gan’s "Fortune” being staged .by the 'South group for Red Cross .and is be­ ing held in the Township Flail here TWO MORE BATTALIONS OF CANADIAN TROOPS ARRIVE IN ENGLAND Composed of men from Central Ontario and Quebec and command- marching to their new quarters led by a pipe and drum band, LOWER nd by Brigadier L F. Page, two more battalions of Canadian troops RIGHT. Typical of the fine physique of the newly-arrived troops is lave a'rived in England. The new arrivals are shdwn, TOP RIGHT, this officer, LEFT, who stands over six feet three inches taU. ' Dec. 13. Then, too, is the School Con­ cert, the evening of Dec. 18th. So get the Xmas spirit by helping by your presence. Only 18 more shopping days till Xmas. WROXETER Mr. and Mrs. Albert Gold . and baby, of Toronto, were week-end guests of the latter’s mother, Mrs. G. Paulin. Mrs. Leonard Hayes and baby, of Toronto, were week-end guests of Mr. and Mrs. H. Waller. Mrs. T. G. Hemphill and Mrs. J. N. Allen spent a day in Toronto last week. There was no school on Monday. Owing to road conditions, Miss Keith and Miss MacDonald were unable to get over from Teeswater. A. H. McTAVISH, B.A. Te'eswater, Ontario Barrister, Solicitor, Notary Public and Conveyancer Office: Gofton ' House, Wroxeter every Thursday afternoon 1.30 to 4.30 and by appointment. Phone — Teeswater 120J. 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 factbty equipped with the most modern machinery for the exe- fiutioh of high-class work, we ask you tb see the largest display of monu­ ments of any retail factory in Ontario. All finished by sand blast machines, we import alt 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 End Bridge—WALKERTON Bride and Groom Showered A large crowd gathered at the Town Hall on Wednesday evening of last week in honour of one of our most popular young men, Mr. Andy Gibson and his bride, formerly Miss Dorothy Brown, of Molesworth. Dancing and cards were enjoyed and following the serving of refreshments, Mr. Robert Paulin read an address expressing the good wishes of the large assembly and Mr. and Mrs. Gibson were presented with a chesterfield suite, the chester­ field and two chairs in brick shade. Andy replied expressing his apprecia­ tion of himself and Dorothy for the beautiful gifts. Music for the dancing was supplied by Gorrie orchestra. Mr. and Mrs. J. Hembley Presented Having learned of the departure of Mr. J. Hembley, of the Bank staff, who has been moved to Exeter for which place he, Mrs. Hembley and children left on Saturday last, Mr. and Mrs. Hembley were also guests of honour at Town Hall on Wednesday evening and were presented on behalf of business associates with a solid walnut occasional chair upholstered in green. Mr. G. A. Wearring expressed the appreciation of everyone to Mr. and Mrs. Hembley, who during their seven years in-the village have proved such fine citizens and their regret that they are leaving with good wishes for their future success and happiness. Mr. Laurie VanVelsor made the pres­ entation. Mr. Hembley expressed the thanks of himself and his wife and all joined in singing “For they are jolly good fellows.” x C. S. Literary The November Literary of the W. C. S. was held On Friday afternoon. Donald Copeland graced the chair with Mildred Griffith as Sec. The pro­ gramme was patriotic as- a Cany On Canada" feature, Bill Abraham took the part of Hitler, Mima Dodds as Sir Neville Chamberlain, Glenn Aus­ tin as Mackenzie King, Jean MacDon­ ald as Mrs. Brown, and John Abra­ ham as Grocer, Garry Gibson as Win­ ston Churchill, Jean Gowdy, announc­ er. Eleanor Carson favored with a pi­ ano solo, Waller Hemingway read a poem, Jean MacDonald favored with a reading “A New Empire , telling how Britain’s Empire was made. Bet­ ty Abraham read a poem “LaurettC. All joined in singing “There’ll Always {Toronto- in. 192.4. He has worked out 'a. fine spirit of co-operation between , Church and Government. His life is iknctw as "Theology in the Service of .Suffering.” Mrs. Fred Churchill, the .’delegate to the W.M.S. Convention {held, recently at Gorrie, presented a {splendid report of the different ses­ sions, making special mention of it- jems of interest that could be applied to the local organization. Mrs. Johns­ ton closed the meeting with a special ' benediction. Be An England.” Jack Meahen read the school paper “Wroxeter Times.” The pupils were urged to buy war saving stamps. The pupils contribut­ ed and- bought one. Sybil Grant was appointed by Mr. Knight to take charge of same. Mildred Griffth and Janice Strong conducted a contest on the letters of the alphabet. Officers were elected for the next meeting. The singing in unison of “There’s A Long, Long Trail Awinding” brought the meeting to a close. north. Mrs. Jennings displayed the In­ dian costume she wore on occasions, while working among the Indians jn that far north mission field. The yiep president, Garry Gibson, took charge of business period. The hymn “In Christ there is no east or west” and the Mizpah Benediction brought an. interesting meeting to a close. Women’s Missionary Society The December meeting of the W. M. S. will be held on Thursday. Dec. 12th, 3 p.m., at the home of Mrs. A. M. Grant. Every member is asked to take part in the programme and the Roll Call will be answered by a verse containing the word “gift,” Teachers and Officers Meet United Church Teachers and Offic­ ers will meet on Wednesday evening of this week to complete arrangements for the annual Christmas entertain­ ment. Members are urged to be pres­ ent. Sixth Line Red Cross Group During the. past three weeks the Sixth Line. Red Cross workers have held three sewing meetings with teas. Mrs. Frank Powell, • Mrs. Robert Breen and Mrs, Robert Powell open­ ed their homes and refreshments were provided by Mrs. Wylie, Mrs. Frank Powell. Mrs. Breen, Mrs.- Robert Powell. This group will discontinue their meetings until after the holiday season. Santa Claus will be in Wroxeter on Saturday afternoon, Dec. 14th, with treats for the children. Bring the children to see Santa Claus. Young People’s Union Stewart Musgrove took charge of the Y. P. U. meeting in the church school-room on'Monday evening last and opened the service with the hymn “Jesus Save." Gladys Weir lead in prayer followed by the- Lord’s. Prayer in unison. The Scripture lesson was read by Allister Green, who chose St. Mark, chapt 16. The second hymn, “From Greenland’s Icy Mountain,” Mrs. Jennings, of Gorrie, gave an in­ teresting talk -on the Mission Field at Fort Norman where she and her hus­ band had charge of a Mission field, Rev. Jennings still being in the far Mission Band Bale The annual Christmas Bale from the Mission Band will be shipped at the end of ‘this week. 'Donations of good second-hand clothing, books and toys will be very welcome, to be left at the home of Mrs. A.' J. Sanderson. Christmas Pageant A Christmas Pageant is being pre­ pared by the Young People of IJnited Church and will be presented at the evening service, Dec. 22nd. Red Cross Supplies The Red Cross supplies covering the quota given to our local chapter are now on hand. Meetings are held 1st, 2nd and 4th Mondays of- each month. Workers are needed tp speed up the supplies for refugee work. SALEM Miss Myrtle Cathers visited friends in Wingham last week. Mr- 'and Mrs, John Gowdy attended the funeral in Gorrie on Wednesday of last week of the late Mr. Melvin Nay. Owing to the storm, the church at- tendance-was small last Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Palmer called on Wroxeter friends last Saturday. The S. S. children are busy practic­ ing for the Xmas entertainment. Our genial rural mail-carrier, Mr A. E. Gallaher has commenced his duties in the morning for the winter months. TROOPS TAKE TO SK/S Lieut. John On* of the Irish Regiment of Canada is one of the 30 Officers and men stationed at Camp Borden who have volunteered to take a course in skiing, to enable them to act as instructors to Canadian forces. TURNBERRY COUNCIL The minutes of Council meeting held in Bluevale, Nov. 15, 1940. Moved by H, Moffat and J. Breck­ enridge that R, Wilton act as Reeve .in absence of R, Grain who was at­ tending County -Council; Carried. Moved by R. Porter and H. Mof­ fat that the mitllii@«i of last meeting be adopted as read. The following letters were received and read: Dept, of Municipal Affairs, Toronto; Dept, of Public Welfare, Toronto; Medical Relief Board, Tor­ onto. • » The following* accounts were paid: Road acct., $428.39; Relief. $23.33; Drains .50; Sundry, $12.25. Moved by J. Breckenridge and R. Porter that we adjourn to meet at Bluevale on Dec. 16th, 1940, at 11 p.m. Carried. W. R. Cruikshank, R. Grain, Clerk. Reeve. BLUEVALE W.M.S. Had Fine Meeting The regular monthly meeting of the W.M.S. of the United Church was held at the church on Thursday after­ noon with the vice president, Mrs. Edward Johnston, in charge. After singing the National Anthem and re­ peating the daily prayer, the leader carried out the programme as outlin­ ed in the Missionary Monthly, the theme being “The Pilgrim Way." <The Scripture message, from Luke 12:. 28- 34, was read by Mrs. George Thorn­ ton. Mrs. Jim Thornton had charge of the topic “Couriers of the Cross in China.” She gave a most interesting talk of the Work of Miss Minnie Ship- ley “Pilgrim of the Honan Road” and Rev. W. B. Djang, M.A., B.D., who was born in China, received the de­ gree of M,A. from Knox College, in Garments Ready for Sewing Mrs. W. J. Johnston presided at a committee meeting on Thursday af­ ternoon at the home of Miss Duff, for the purpose of discussing Red Cross work. The treasurer reported the sum of ninety dollars had been expended since the last meeting for yarn and material for hospital supplies and re­ fugee garments. There is an urgent need. The cut garments ready for sewing are at the home of Miss Olive Scott. Kindly call and secure some sewing. It will be greatly appreciat­ ed. Mrs, Agnes Duncan Harper, of Detroit, sent a donation to assist with the Red Cross work here. Institute Meets Dec. 12th The monthly meeting of the Wo­ men’s Institute will be held on Thurs­ day afternoon, December 12th, at the home of Mrs. R. F.' Garniss. The meeting will be in keeping with the Christmas season. Roll Call, a verse of poetry on "Friendship”. Motto; I think that God will never send a gift more precious than a friend—[Margar­ et Curtis. Current Events, Mrs. C. Tavener., Christmas Music and Read­ ings. A “Fish Pond” Each one is ask­ ed to bring some small gift not to exceed 15c. Refreshments committee,’ Miss Jean Elliott and Miss Olive Scott. Visitors are always welcome. Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Wettlaufer and son, Harry, spent Monday in the vil­ lage, having their household effects moved to Burgessville, where Mr. Wettlaufer has purchased a business. Charles Mathers, Jack Nicholson, Stewart McLennan, Alex. McTavish and Russel Barnard, who are in train­ ing at the Military Camp at Wood- stock, spent Sunday at their respect­ ive homes. C.N.R. TO TRY AND CLOSE WINGHAM TO CLINTON LINE (Continued from Page One) chairman of the Struts committee, ex­ plained that, so far, it was impossible to procure the services of a plow. The committee were endeavouring to se­ cure one from the Provincial Engineer or the County Engineer. Following discussion the Streets Committee were empowered to look into this matter at once and if tliej found it advantageous to purchase plowing equipment that could be used □n some local truck. Ice At Rink Coun, Sturdy said that ice making was proceeding satisfactorily at the Arena and that hockey practice would be held the following night. Mr. Ed. Williams, he said, has the contract for the booth at the rink. The serv­ ing space of the booth was being en­ larged, which would b\ of great COIT- venience to arena patrons. Coun. Wilkinson, chairman of the Welfare Committee, reported only one relief application and it is expected very little relief will be required this winter. Answering a question of Mayor Crawford, Chief Allen said there had only been four transients this fall and only two meals supplied to knights of the road. The Mayor asked about having col­ ored lights on the streets for the Christmas season. Some strings may be erected. The Clerk reported that the $77.14 was the amount, for heating the Ar- moruies for October. This also in­ cluded some heat used .in May. He also reported that 22 pen and pencil sets had been sent to C.A.S.F. mem­ bers. A number of accounts were paid on motion of Couns. Evans and John­ son. , A letter requesting subscription from the Mothercraft Society was fil­ ed. On motion of Couns. Lloyd and VanWyck, a donation of $15 was granted the Salvation Army and $5 to the Navy League. These organizations had sent written requests for dona­ tions, also explaining the work they carried on. The General Accident Insurance Company reported that the boiler in the Town Hall was in good condition. Council endorsed a motion of the Township of Standford, that the Gov­ ernment be petitioned asking that OFURPOSE J MEDICIHE | HEAD COLD Misery Fast! If you are suffering with discomforts of a head cold, enjoy the grand relief that comes when you use Vicks Va-tro-nol, 3-purpose Va-tro-nol is so effective be­ cause it does three important things- (1), shrinks swollen membranes—(2) soothes irritation—(3) helps flush out the nasal passages, clearing clogging mucus. No wonder Va-tro-nol is Amer­ ica’s most widely used nasal medicine! ... And remember, if used in time, cVa-tro-nol helps V8CKS to prevent many acolds developing. VAa,TRO,*ra vli they give consideration to supplying free medical care and hospitalization as is done in England. The motion was sponsored by Couns, Wilkinson and Evans. Mrs, A, McNevin, by letter, re­ quested permission to remove a tree which she claimed blocked the ent­ rance to her garage on the corner of Minnie and Patrick Streets. The Council decided not to grant this per­ mission. Mayor Contgratulates Members Mayor Crawford, at the close of the meeting, extended hearty congrat­ ulations to members of the Council on their election by acclamation for a two-year term. He was of the opinion that the ratepayers must be very well satisfield with the work carried on during the year. THE SELECTION OF BREEDING EWES (Experimental Farms News) It is the shepherd’s dream to Kaye a large crop of vigorous lambs every spring. In order to help make- this dream come true, great care must be taken in the selection of the breeding ewe. Points such as ’age, health, con­ formation, soundness of udder, wool, and breeding ability should all be con­ sidered, states P. E. Sylvestre, Ani­ mal Husbandry Division, Dominion Experimental Farms Service. First, discard the old ewes. Ani­ mals seven years and oMer should not b§ unless exceptionally sound and healthy. Ewe lambs can be bred, but they must be well developed. A flock of well-grown, healthy in­ dividuals will produce growthy lambs. Small, unthrifty ewes are likely to produce slow-maturing and undersiz­ ed lambs. A clear skin, bright eyes and a lustrous fleece containing plen­ ty of yolk indicate good health. Since emphasis is being placed on mutton type, fairly low-set individuals with broad, deep, capacious bodies should have the preference. Avoid es­ pecially, the upstanding, narrow- chested individuals. They are usually ■disappointments as reproducers. In culling ewes, the udder should always be examined and no animal kept that is abnormal in any way. Lumps in the udder or teats injured by careless shearing usually mean fut­ ure difficulties and dissatisfaction. Although lambs still form the great­ er part of the revenue front Mu-ep, the fleece, especially in war time, should, be given a good deal of attention. Not >uly is it at present a good source of revenue. but it is also a protection for the sheep against inclement weather. The flock owner should therefore choose ewes with a compact, uniform fleece of good length. The wool should extend well under the body as this influences the amount produced. Breed characteristics should be taken into consideration wherever purebred sheep are raised. No matter hcnv careful the selection, the good appearance of a ewe .is not always sufficient indication of her value as a breeder. She must also be a high producer, that is, produce many pounds of desirable lamb and of good wool each year. Hence some record should be kept which would show the most productive ones. A record show­ ing the number of the ewe, the weight of the fleece, the number of lambs dropped and raised, and the weight of the lambs at weaning time is quite Simple to keep and very valuable. It enables the breeder to cull more ef­ fectively; it tells him which ewes are the most prolific and which are the best milkers. Last but not least, it facilitates the selection of the ewe lambs which are to be used in the fut­ ure and makes possible the improve­ ment of the prolificacy and the lamb­ raising abilities of the flock, With such a system and by taking into con­ sideration the general conformation of the animals the selection of breeding ewes becomes an easy and interesting task.