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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1941-01-16, Page 8PAGE EIGHT WINGHAM AD VANCE‘TIMES Thursday, January 16, 1941 Bl *y 3*" | ■*®Br a W n w KU Show Starts at 8.00 p.m«, Except Saturday Saturday Night, Two Shows, at 7.45 and 9.45 p.m. Thursday, Friday, Saturday, January 16, 17, 18 JANE WITHERS GENE AUTRY ------ In ------ “SHOOTING HIGH” A comedy drama, pairing two great screen person alities, Jane Withers and Gene Autry. Also “Comedy” “Sport Subject” “Disney Cartoon” “News” Matinee Saturday afternoon at 2.30 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, January 20, 21, 22 WARREN WILLIAMS JEAN MUIR ------In------ “The Lone Wolf Meets A Lady” A melodrama based on the Louis Joseph Vance story, ------Also------ “Three Stooges” “Canada Carries On” “Cartoon” J. McGill; Sec., Mrs. R. Procter; Treas., Mrs. C. McCrae; Auditors, Mrs. W. Brydges, Mrs. C. Nethery; Pianist, Miss Ruth Bradburn; Visiting Committee, Mrs. T. Shoebottom, Miss Nora VanCamp; Quilt Convenors, Mrs. D. Armstrong, Mrs. R, McCrae. Mr. Weekes offered to put on moving pictures of Old England sometime in February. The women decided to work for a bazaar during the year and asked for a miscellaneous shower at the next meeting. LINENS BELGRAVE Farmers’ Club Discussed Co-Oper atives A meeting of the Farmers’ Club was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Wheeler. Martin Grasby, pres ident, conducted the meeting. Reports were given by Robert Grasby and Ronald Coultes the two delegates sent by the club to the Co-Operative course held at the Ontario Agricultural Col lege. The boys had many suggestions which could be carried out. .Mrs. O. G. Anderson reported that Mr. Hoad- ley would address the Huron County Council on municipal health plan. It was decided to have a number repres ent the club at this .meeting and a committee was named to make ar rangements. It was also decided to have the club represented at the Far mers’ meeting to be held in London on Friday and Saturday. George Michie and Richard Proc ter took charge of the discussion per iod which was based on the subject ■“District Co-Op. Services and the Pro vincial Wholesale.” The meeting was divided into groups and the, question discussed under the following heads: *Tf you are a buying club do you feel that it might be developed into a larg er co-operative or do you think that the buying club provides the most practical service for your particular community?” “How might discussion groups help co-operative development in your area?” “How can we arouse more interest on the part of our farm women and young people in Co-op business?” The results of the discussion brought out many ideas but all agreed more co-operation was needed in many ways. An invitation to hold the next meeting at the home of Richard Proc ter was accepted. Ladies’ Guild Elects The annual meeting of the Ladies’ Guild of Trinity Anglican Church was held at the home of Mrs. J. McGill on Friday afternoon, January 10th. Mrs. Weekes, the president, was in charge of the meeting. The reports given by -the Secretary and Treasurer showed that the Guild had a very successful year. Mrs. Weekes thanked the mem bers for their interest and co-operation during the year. Mr. Weekes presided for the election of officers which re sulted as follows: Hon. Presidents, Mrs. Weekes, Mrs. J. VanCamp, Mrs. J. Brydges, Mrs. Eliza Procter; Pres ident, Mrs. C. Wade; Vice Pres., Mrs. Institute To Meet The Canadian Industries meeting of the Women’s Institute will be held on Tuesday, Jan. 21st, at 2.30 p.m., at the home of Mrs. John G, Anderson. Con venors: Mrs, Norman Keating and Mrs. John G. Anderson. Roll Call— Name a Toronto Industry and tell something about it. Current Events— Mrs. R. J. McKenzie. Address—Can adian Industries Ltd., by Mrs. R. W. Procter. Lunch Com,: Mrs. N. Keat ing, Mrs. Robt. McCrea, Mrs. Herb. Wheeler. All the ladies of the com munity are cordially invited to attend. Women’s Group Had Successful Year The W.M.S, of Knox Presbyterian Church met Tues., Jan. 7, at the home of Mrs. W. J. Geddes, with an average attendance. Mrs. R. J. Scott presided.. With the exception of the new pres ident, Mrs, Scott and Mrs. J. Dunbar as leader of the Mission Band, the list of officers remains the same as last year. The Treasurer reported that two members received L. M. certificates, also that *$90 had 'been sent to the Presbyterial Treas last year, Mrs. Boyle gave a resume of the 1st chap ter of the study book “Moving Mil lions" and Mrs. Scott read a splendid article from “Glad Tidings” entitled “Can We Build Youth for the Fut ure?” based on an extract from a re cent speech' by President Roosevelt, quoted as saying “In these troublous times no longer can we build the fut ure for our youth, but we can build youth for the future.” At the close of the meeting a dainty lunch was serv ed by the hostess. Mrs, Pletch extend ed an invitation to the society to hold the February meeting at her home, which was gladly accepted. Y.P.S. Give Donations The Young People’s Society met in the school room of the United Church on Wednesday evening of last week for the first meeting of the New Year. The Social committee with Harold Vincent as Convenor, had charge of the arrangements. There was a good attendance and a pleasant evening re sulted. After the social period a brief business and devotional period was h’eld under the leadership of Kenneth Wheeler, newly elected president. It was decided to donate $30 to the local church treasury and $25 to the M. & M. fund. A donation of $5 to the M. & M. fund of the church was made by Brick Y.P.S. SALE 20% Discount on Coats Dress and Hats § Winter Coats a necessity and a big saving for you/ Fur trimmed warmly lined, in all colors, Size* 13 to 20,16% to 24%, 36 tn 42. Our showing of the latest styles and colors in. dresses, all sizes. Prices $6.95 to $19.95. A 20 per cent Discount to you. Hats — Good styles, colours and quality -- 20 per cent. Discount Colborne Ladle’s Shop MMMM PHONE . 41 -lliWlWMMlil Mrs. R. Yule spent the week-end with friends at Mount Forest. Mrs. O. G. Anderson, C. R. Coultes, James Michie, W. J. Henderson, R. H. Coultes and Robt. Coultes attend ed the Farmers’ meeting in London Friday and Saturday. Miss Lauretta McBumey, who is teaching near Bly th, spent the week end at her home here. SALVATION ARMY’S GREAT WAR WORK Interesting Account of Activities of Red Shield War Services A lasting possession, a beautiful Gift — Dam ask Table Cloths, And right now they are a very practical in vestment. We have still a good stock of John S. Brown's table-cloths, and all lin en Towelling. If your supply is run ning low, why not re plenish it while pure lin en is still available? KING’S Radio Service Phone 171 for Quick Guaranteed Repairs. Member of Radio Manufacturers’ Service PATTISON Radio Service a million actual expenditure include: wool and materials for soldiers’ com forts and evacuee clothing, $28,875.18; overseas services to Canadian troops, $176,346.22; huts and canteens in Can ada, $259,298.95; film service, $2,513.- 74; mobile canteens, $12,000; emerg ency assistance $2,502.59; hostess houses for soldiers’ wives or relatives visiting them in strange cities, $20,- 336.74 and stationery for troop.s, $15,- 327.62. Up to the end of October last year, Canadian soldiers had used 7,368,675 sheets of letter paper and 5,652,430 envelopes in writing to relatives or friends from Red Shield service cen tres of the Salvation Army. For the same period, 8,475 articles of clothings, sweaters, socks, mitts, and so forth, had been given free to soldiers who asked for' them, and 2,- 351 articles of clothing had been mended or adjusted in Red Shield ser vice centre sewing rooms manned by volunteer women, Free meals, refreshments, chocolate bars, coffee, and other refreshments had been given free 209,571 times, “Personal services” had been given to 2,297 Canadian boys, and 227 family problem cases had been dealt with through war service officers only. Outdoor games to the total of 1,097 events had been staged under the. dir ection of Salvation Army officers With the troops, and 2,385 indoor events under the heading of “recreation” had been arranged in 83 centres. For the same period, 387 religious services, 408 concerts and 313 movies had been offered, with total attendance in each case of 87,986, 167,649 and 158,089 re spectively. Twenty-seven libraries have been established in connection with the war service centres, and 15,086 books were in circulation for this period, 25,454 magazines and 6,227 newspapers were distributed.. “Remember, of course, that these figures apply only to our new depart ment set up as a result of the war. In peacetime, we have 421 citadels, 564 “outposts” or centres, 74 social insti tutions and 69 schools throughout Canada, and of course, these are all doing their share to take care of the added burden that war brings to our social life”, Brig. Dray concluded. ST. HELENS Mr. John McQuillin, Mr. and Mrs. Fred McQuillin and Ivan, are visitors this week with Mr. and Mrs. Irvin McCabe at Windsor. The regular weekly meeting of the Y.P.U. was held Sunday evening with the president, Miss Winnie Barnard, in the chair. Dorothy Webb read the Scripture lesson, Winnie Barnard read a poem and the topic on “Criminals in the Making” was taken by Mr: Stan ley Todd. . Gordon Miller, of Stratford, was a week-end visitor at his home here. Messrs. Lloyd Hunter, Jas. Foran and Torn. Wilson were the only young men from this vicinity called to report for 30 days’ military training. The lat ter went to Kitchener, the others to Chatham. Mr, Robert McGee, who. was taken to Clinton Hospitl with an attack of pneumonia, was able to be taken to the home of his son, at Dungannon. The annual meeting of the' Red Cross was held in Memorial Hall with a large attendance. During the past year 10 shipments of 1,650 articles were made to Headquarters, consist ing of socks, sweaters, helmets, surg ical and hospital supplies, etc., also 60 quilts, 30 dresses and garments for re- fugess. The Sec. read a letter of ap preciation received from Major Wat son, of Headquarters Staff, compli menting the Blyth Society on their ef forts and co-operation in prompt ful filment of requests in addition to their usual work. For January -thew are en deavoring to fullfiill a request for 50 pairs of pajamas and 10 sweaters. Officers for the past year were re elected for 1941: President, Miss Jose phine Woodcock; Treas., Mrs, R. D. Philp; Sec., Miss Ella Metcalf. PHIL OSIFER OF LAZY MEADOWS By Harry J. Boyle > "HORSE TRADERS” REMNANTS Our Annual January Clearance of Remnants begins Thursday. There are Silks and Wools, Prints and Broadcloths, Laces, Cur- tainings. All good materials. All useable. Get Out Early and make your choice first. Prices start at 10c Cash Only - No..Refunds Canadians in uniform, in Canada, Iceland, Newfoundland and Overseas, visited the Salvation Army’s Red Shield war service centres 5,(549,423 times from the date these were open ed after the outbreak of war last fall till October 31st, 1940, it is revealed in a report issued recently by Brigad ier Wm. Dray, secretary of the war ! service department. | The first Red Shield centre for this war was opened at Edmonton Sept. ! 28th, 1939. On November 30th this 1 year, 83 had been built or acquired, ' equipped, staffed and placed in opera tion at various military camps and training centres across Canada. Also, as at November 30th, this year, 83 had been built or acquired, equipped, staff ed and placed in operation at various military camps and training centres1 across Canada. Also, as at November 30th, Canada had supplied 19 Salva tion Army officers as auxiliary serv ice supervisors with the first and sec ond divisions Overseas. Twelve mo bile canteens had been put in service “over there”, and the “West Central Hotel” had been opened for Canadian troops in London, England. Total actual expenditures by the Red Shield department to November 30th, 1940, had mounted to $525,982,- 37. Another estimated $199,050 will be required to complete the financing of this department alone till March 31, 1941, making an estimated total of $725,032.37 for Red Shield war work up to the end of March this year, according to Brig. Dray, Items in the above total of over half DUVAL FOX FARM SILVERS Bright - Full-Furred - Large See them at Colborne Ladies Shop Prices bn request. ARENA Activities SKATING Wednesday Evenings Also Saturday Afternoons Saturday Evenings. HOCKEY GAME Intermediate Paisley at Wingham Monday, January 20th Game 8.30 Sharp SEASON TICKETS For Skating Children $2.00 Adults $3.00 Ask About Family Tickets DONNYBROOK The St. Augustine Women’s Insti tute met on Wednesday afternoon at the home of Miss Josephine McAllist er. The roll call was answered with New Year’s Resolutions. Current Ev ents were given by Mrs. J. Craig and a paper given by Miss McAllister. The Sec. read a letter which was received from Pte. H. Chamney, now serving overseas, in which he acknowledged the receipt of the parcel sent him at Christmas by memmers of the Insti tute, and expressed his thanks and appreciation. The W.A. ’and W.M.S. met Thurs day afternoon at the home of Mrs. Norman Thompson with eight ladies present. The meeting of the W. A. was conducted by Mrs. Taylor. The sec.-treas. gave her report for the year and reported that six quilts had been made for Red Cross societies, al so shades had been purchased for the choir loft windows and new seats for the choir chairs. The W.M.S. meeting was led by the President and the programme as out lined ih the Miss. Monthly was follow ed. The Sec. reported our allocation of $70 had been forwarded to the Pres. Treas. It was decided that each mem ber use the monthly envelopes this year, that we dispense with the copper contest but continue the birthday col lections. A Quiz was conducted by the Temperance Sec., Mrs. Taylor. A pa per was read on “Stewardship” and Mrs. Naylor Sr. gave a reading “The Auxiliary Meets Today.” The chapter in the study book was given by Mrs. Albert Campbell. * Mrs. R. Chamney ami son, Gordon, spent a few days with Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Doerr, Hensail., Messrs. Joe Kelly and Pat Murphy are among those who have gone for 30 days’ training at Chatham. Horse traders are, I must say, a vanishing race. It's rather sad to think about it, and yet it’s the truth. It seems like only yesterday that a week never went by without a visit from someone wanting to “dicker” on hors es. The trader usually had the latest news from the next concession and he could talk about the last time he took a load of horses to Toronto or Mont real, and the farmer found it quite pleasant to get a break in the day’s work. Perhaps you remember the days when the wife would look out the win dow and see a dejected looking old horse pulling a buggy,and with a man leading three or four horses. I can just hear Mother saying, “Well, there won’t be much work done around here this afternoon.” Then she would turn to father and say, “Don’t bring that old . . . old . . .” and spluttering foi- the proper word she would end by saying “that old horse isn’t going to eat his head off for sup per here again tonight.” Father wouldn’t say anything. He’d just light his pipe and put his hat on and go outside. He’d talk to the trad er a for a while and then they would look over the string of horses and soon they’d move on down to the barn. Us- ualy they spent the afternoon there. At supper-time father would bring him up to the house for a meal and Mother would glare at both of them. However, he’d start off by praising the biscuits and the’ meat, and he’d throw out a little gossip, and the first thing you know Mother would be talk ing to him as if he were the most wel come guest that ever crossed the door step. Horse-traders were, first of all, shrewd men. They lived by their wits and their ability to judge horse flesh. Some Were not above doing a little “doctoring” to make a horse appear a little better. Horse-traders have always been good sports. At various times they all were nipped in a deal. Many times it was a case of -their selling a horse BLYTH The Home and School Club ate sponsoring a Men’s Banquet to be held on Wednesday evening in United Church. Following the banquet a var ied program will be provided. Speak ers: Rev. Kenneth MacLeati and Rev. Arthur Sinclair, Invitations are being issued for the banquet, Misses Anne Phillips and Kathleen McGill, students at Normal School, were, teaching in schools in this vicin ity. The teaching experience comes as part of their ttaining at Normal School. Band Practice will be held Tuesday evening, A full attendance is request ed. All members and those interested are asked to co-operate. Carman Haines is taking tlie 30 day training period prior to enlisting with J the Air Force. The Week of Prayer was well at tended and inspirational addresses were much appreciated. PHONE 161 FOUR O’CLOCK BLACK TEA .................... 69c AYLMER VEGETABLE OR TOMATO SOUP.......10c Tiff KING’S believing they couldn't get a worse one in trade, and ending up with a de crepit old nag that could hardly carry it’s own weight around . . but they never bemoaned the deal. Usually they went back to get even. Miany stories have been told about horse-traders. Perhaps one of the best stories is 'the one concerning a certain sharp dealer who had doctored up a “heavey” horse. He appeared at a far mer’s place with the horse all groom ed up and shiny, and the farmer look ed the horse over carefully. “Do you like that coat?” enquired the trader. “Oh, the coat’s all rght,” replied the farmer, “it’s the pants that I don’t like.” Horse traders knew everybody in the county with horses. When the oc casion arose to ship a carload of hors es they would pick out the names of the men with horses to sell. They’d call and pay a fair price and make-a fair profit on the transaction. Their time between such sales were spent in more or less “gypsying”. Like all other professions, there were those among them -with dishonest tendenc ies, but as a -whole, they were a good class of men. Ready and willing to do you a favor at any time, good talk ers and well travelled, their visits help ed to break the general monotony of ordinary farming. Today their numbers are fewer and in old Every stables you’ll find them talking past limes and making the oc casional dicker on a horse. They drive cars now and they have to cover a lot bigger territory to buy a carload of horses. As a general rule they ag- gue against tractors and they say, in a half optimistic way, “The day will come when people will all be using horses again. 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