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Home My WebLink AboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1941-12-18, Page 2S’ RAE’S Hardware FOR i tw spoke briefly, complimenting the child* cren and their leadergMrs, Dunbar, on the fine program s Lunch was senw given an opporttjjpty of viewing some of the work oi^the Band, The officers for 1942 are^Leader, Mrs. J. Dunbar; Secretary,^Elizabeth Young; Treasur er, Lorn/ Dunbar; Organist, Bernice Anders/n; Assistant organist, Dor othy .Wade, > well presented. ,and the visitors *c<IDEAS .............te ? ] Let’s be practical at this Yule Tide and give more of the necessities rather than the trifling gifts. Rae’s Hardware for tools, skiis, skates, toboggans, wagons, kiddie kars. 4* FOR THE HOME Washing machines, Frigidaires, Electrical Appliances.* SHOP AT Donald Rae & Son Get your War Saving Coupons. Ask for a Calendar. Hardware. Phone 27. Coal. jr BELGRAVE Mission Group Held Open Meeting The MacKay . Mission Band of Knox Presbyterian Church held an open meeting on Saturday afternoon, to which the ladies of the congrega- Ay!I if! ty; tion were invited. A Christmas pro gram was given by the children. Mrs. O. G. Anderson addressed the meet ing and stressed the importance of Bible reading and prayer by the young people and the benefits they -would receive from, so doing. Mrs. Boyle Christmas | Luggage TO tM GIFTS FOR HER i • g jt The Smart Gift Gladstone Bags 20 and 24 inch Ladies Sta-Paks Overnight Cases Zipper Bags School Bags W. A. Heughan Work Gloves, Mitts and Boots DO YOUR XMAS SHOPPING AND SAVE AT v* BADER’S Ladies’ Silk Hose | Boxed .. 59c, 75c, 89c Nylon Hose $1.95 Silk Slips........... ......................... $1.00 $1.25, $1.49 Snuggle Down Bed Jackets.......... $1.49 to $1.79 Snuggle Down Night Gowns............................$1.98 Flannelette Night Gowns (long sleeves)......... 98c Fancy Rayon Panties..................... 49c to 75c Parkas .................................................... 79c GIFTS FOR HIM Dress Shirts ..................................$1.29, $1.79, $1.98 Ties (boxed) ............................................... 35c, 55c Silk Scarfs .......................................................... 89c Yama Pyjamas................................................. $1.98 1 Fine Hose.............................................25c, 49c, 75c Wool Sweaters......................................»............$1.98 Men’s robes........................ •................$3.49 We have a choice selection of Men’s And Women’s Bedroom Slippers at Reasonable Prices- Young People Met Knox United Y. P. U. met in the basement of the church, Wednesday night with the Missionary group.in charge, The topic—The Canadians are Coming, from the study book, was taken by Miss Margaret Beatty. George Michie conducted the meeting, Several Christmas Carols were sung, The Scripture lesson was read by. Miss Ruth McGuire. Rev, G. Dunlop led( in prayer, The Missionary offering was. received. There will not be an other meeting before Christmas. Children Sacrifice for Red Cross The members of the Belgrave Jun ior Red Cross Society have become war conscious. This year instead of their usual exchange of gifts within the school, they donated $6.00 to the Blanket Fund of the Belgrave Red Cross Society. r. To Sing Carols Christmas Eve The traditional English custom of Carol singing will be observed in the village on Christmas eve by the child ren of Belgrave and surrounding school sections. Boys and girls are asked to meet at the home of Miss Velma Wheeler at 7.15 p.m. Bring Carol books. Raised Money For Soldiers Smokes A euchre and dance to raise money for cigarettes for Belgrave boys on active service overseas was held in the Forester’s hall, and was well attend ed. Prizes for the euchre were won by Mrs. Wilbert Procter and John Siddel. Stanley Black won the door prize. A Red Cross lunch counter provided refreshments, proceed^ of which were added to t he cigarette fund. .....r fr Bride and Groom Honored Joseph McGiill and his bride, form erly Eva Dickson of Wingham, were guests of honor at a large gathering of friends ' and acquaintances in the Forester’s Hall, Thursday night and presented with miscellaneous gifts, in cluding a walnut table from the group who paid then a noisy visit one night. The evening was spent in dancing to music by Jackson’s orchestra. .Lunch was served after which Norman Keat ing called the group to order welcom ing Mrs. McGill to the community and extending the best wishes of all pres ent for many years of happiness. Mr. McGill replied with thanks for the gifts and good wishes, after which all joined in singing, For He’s a Jolly Good Fellow. Sent Soldiers Boxes The Red Cross sent four Christmas Boxes Saturday to local boys on act ive service, making a total of eleven now sent. These were to Lloyd and Kenneth Mason, Richard Irwin and Orville Sackrider. Each one has re ceived a sweater, socks, cookies, cake and candy. _______ 1 Please remember the shower of handkerchiefs for men, women and children of Britain, Rec. G. H. Dunlop and Gilbert Bee croft attended the Presbytery meeting in Clinton last week. Mrs. A. Ballantyne, London with her aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. J. Miller. « Mrs. A. Vincent vj,sited with her daughter, Mrs. Roy MacSween of Hamilton. Mrs. W. J. Geddes spent a few days with friends in Wingham. Mr. H. V. Binkley, teacher at agri cultural course in Ethel, with Mr. and Mrs. N. Keating, Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Armstrong of Kitchener with relatives here. Jim McCrea of Stratford with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. McCrea. WHITECHURCH Mr. John Gaunt, who has been work ing at Grand Bend, sprint the week end here with his wife and family. Don’t forget the Christmas Concert being held in the Institute Hall this 'Thursday night by the pupils of S. S. No. 10 and S. S. No, 14, Mr. Robt Mowbray of Port Albert, I spent the week-end here with his wife and family. L.A.C, Roy Renwick who received I his wings last week in New Brunswick and has a 22 day leave for over Christmas,- arid his mother, Mrs. Kir by of Tees water, visited on Wednes day with her mother, Mrs. Dttffy, who ’ returned home with them for a day, ■> Mr, Scott Paterson of Detroit spent the week-end with his father, Mr. F. McK. Paterson. The regular monthly meeting of the Women’s Institute was held on Tues- day last with the president, Mrs. <■ t WE ARE PAYING 3^2% ON FIVE YEAR GUARANTEED TRUST CERTIFICATES ISSUED IN ANY amount An ideal authorized investment for individuals, companies, ceme tery boards, executors and other trustees. THS STERLING TRUSTS CORPORATION 372 BAY ST. TORONTO Grain, in the chair. After the opening exercises, the roll call was answered by “Early Remembrances of Christ mas Days.” All sang, “O Come all ye faithful,” and the motto—Be of good cheer, Christmas is near, was. taken oy Velma Scott. Eileen McClenaghan sang a solo and Mrs, Jas. Falconer gave a Xmas reading, and Mrs. Wel- wood read, Uncle ■ Skin-Flints Xmas. All sang “It came upon the midnight clear’’, and,Mrs. Lott and Mrfe, Mow bray gave readings. Miss Merle Wil son gave a piano solo, and Mrs. Mil lan Moore gave two readings. The In stitute women hope to rememger all the shut-ins this Christmas. The ladies then presented Mrs. J. H. Pollock with a carved picture, as a remem brance from this community. The lad ies decided to hold a social evening with program and dancing to Car ruthers orchestra on New Years Eve, with all the ladies bringing sandwiches. The National Anthem closed the meeting. Mr. and Mrs."Pollock and his broth er from Windsor, spent Saturday at the home of his parents at Ripley. The W. M. S. held a tea at the home of Mrs. Millan Moore on Thurs day last. The annual meeting of the W. M. S. of the Presbyterian church was held last Thursday afternoon with the president, Miss Merle Wilson in charg. Special Christmas program in, the Glad Tiding Book was followed with Miss Annie Laidlaw reading the Scripture lesson and Mrs. McInnis leading in prayer, and Mrs. McQuillan leading in prayer for the missionaries. Mrs. Albert Patterson was appointed to the chair for the lection of officers and the following were duly nominat ed and elected to their offices for next year: Hon.-pres., |Mrs. David Kennedy; Hon.-sec’y., Mrs. A. Emer son; President, Miss Merle Wilson; 1st vice-pres., Mrs. Robt Ross; 2nd viGe-pres., Miss Annie Laidlaw; Sec. and assist., Mrs. Mowbray arid Mrs. McQuillan; Treeas., Mrs. Jas. Laid law; Glad Tidings Sec., Mrs. Albert Patterson; Library and Literature., Mrs. W. J. Coulter; Welcome and wel- far, with assists., Mrs. E. Welwood, Mrs.-McInnis, Mrs. Archie Aitcheson, Mrs. R. J. Ross; Mission Band Leader, Mrs. Dawson Craig. The meeting clos ed by prayer by the president. The young women’s club, who are studying the projects for the Women’s Institute met at the home of Miss Mildred Moore ’on Saturday night. Mr. McC. Armstrong of Teeswater has men this week cutting down the trees on the former Sutherland 50 acres of bush in East Wawanosh on the Division Line. Mr. Robert Laidlaw has secured WQrk in Galt. The W. M. S. of the United church held their annual meeting on Thurs day last with the president, Mrs. Vic tor Emerson in charge. The Christ mas program in the Missionary Monthly was followed with Mrs. Bee croft. reading the- Scripture lesson, and six members helping with the pro gram and using the different carols of the different nations for the singing. Mrs. Beecroft, with Mrs. Scholtz sec retary, was in charge of the election of officers which were nominated by a committee, and who were duly elec ted. The following are the officers for next year: Pres., Mrs. Emerson; 1st vice., Mrs. J. G. Gillespie; 2nd vice., Miss Laidlaw; 3rd vice., Mrs. J. Tif fin; Rec. Sec., Mrs. Lott; Cor. Sec., <4 uj fl on vines ^CERTIFICATES * Gillespie; Stewardship Mrs. Emerson, Mrs. the past one day gang of Mrs. Beecroft; Tms., Mrs. Millan Moore; Mission Baiuf Supt and assist, Mrs. J.. Gaunt, Mrs. Gillespie; Baby Band, Mrs. A. Conites; Special music, Mrs. Tiffin, Mrs. Cox, Mrs, B. McClenaghan; Pianist, Mrs. G. Far rier, Mrs. Beecroft; Missionary month ly,Mrs. Cox; Study Book, Mrs, Thus. Moore; Welfare, Mrs. Mac Ross; Sup ply Sec,, Mrs. T. Gaunt, Mrs. W. R. Farier, Mrs. and Finance, Lott, Mrs. M. Moore. The officers for the W. A. who were elected were— President, Mrs. Ezra Scholtz; 1st vice- pres,, Mrs. G. E. Farrier; Sec-Tfeas., Mrs. J. D. Beecroft. Mrs. Emerson thanked the ladies, who by their co operation had a good balance over their objective of $120.00, and all agreed to carry on for another year asking assistance from all the ladies of the congregation. The meeting was closed with prayer by the president. Mrs. Donald Cameron of New York spent a few days last week with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J, B. Morrison and Mrs. Morrison and little Eleanor Taylor accompanied her to Toronto on Friday. From there Mrs. Cam eron returned home by plane. Pte, and Mrs. Donald Jacques spent the week-end at the home of his sis ter, Mrs. Johnston Conn. Mr. Jacques is stationed in Nova Scotia at present, and left here to visit with his relatives in Paisley. Miss Olive Terriff Reg. N., who hgs been nursing at Kinlough for eight weeks, returned home last week. Mr, James Wilson and his men, who were cutting logs in Mr. Wm. Henry’s bush, were working last week in Mr. Frank Coulter’s bush. Don't forget the Christmas concert being held in the United Church on Monday evening, December 22. The pupils of the Snuday Schools of the Presbyterian Church and the United Church are presenting the program and all are invited to attend. Mrs. Thos. Morrison and daughter Marylin, spent the week-end with her sister, Mrs. Hamilton of Lucknow. . The heavy snow of Saturday and Sunday finished the motoring on many of the side-roads in this district. Mr. Ernest Reynolds, from Mich igan and Miss Bertha Mackay, Tor onto, spent the week-end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Hector Mackay. Mr. Jack McIntyre, who is working at Port Albert Camp, spent the week end at his home here. The regular weekly meeting of the Y. P. U. of the United Church was held on Moore call to ’ unison, prayer. Shepherd Story, and Miss Mildred McClenaghan told the Other Half of the Christmas Story. Eileen McClen aghan sang, While Shepherds watch ed their Flocks by night, and Mrs. J. H. Pollock had charge of the topic, Palestine. The meeting was closed by the .society prayer. The meeting of the young people of the Presbyterian Church was in charge of the president, Mr. James Wilson, and was opened with a sing song of Christmas Carols. Miss Velma Scott read the Scripture lesson, and Mrs. Jack McIntyre led in prayer. Miss Annie Kennedy read a Christmas Story, and Mr. Dawson Craig was in charge of the topic, telling about the missionary work of Dr. Goforth. The meeting closed with prayer by the president. i Monday evening with Millan in the? chair, and giving the worship. All read a Psalm in and Carman Farrier led in Miss Mildred Moore told the “What model is your car?” “It’s not. a model; it’s a horrible example.” Boats Tied Up For Winter Navigation on the Great Lakes of ficially closed at midnight Friday. Seven large boats are tied up in God erich harbor for the winter, all but one have winter storage grain agoard. MORRIS I i ft rlfTS F°R - ------to *1**® Fa°CytCoXs’^-5Ll-$S.OO Studio Concn to $»» Chesterl‘eWs ’' • $4.25 to »«• FloorVamP- • \1.25 to n’s R°ckerS V15 Sets $3.25 to DoliBugg’e!T pho11®5 Don’t forget the Annual Xmas Tree in Ebenezer United Church Friday evening, December 19th. on SALEM ------------------- Mr. Walter Bush spent one day cently with Mr. and .Mrs. W. H. D'ane of the 14th of Howick. Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Reidt of goa* MSV I Make re- Wroxeter, spent last Sunday with the latter’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Willits. Mr. and Mrs, 'Fred Hyndman of Gorrie and Mrs. James Doig from Drayton,- spent one day last week with * Mr. and Mrs. John Gowdy. Miss Lenore Higgins R. N., of London, visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Chester Higgins recently. WITH PRACTICAL AND ATTRACTIVE GIFTS ?2 % Dr. Arthur Shaw of Toronto, spent a day last week with his parents, Mr. bnd Mrs. Arthur Shaw and see his father who is still bedfast. Miss Janet Robertson of Brussels, spent the week-end with her mother- arid brother, 1st line. Miss Etta Agar spent the week-end at Stratford with Mr, and Mrs. Geo. Agar and family. We are sorry to hear Mrs. Robt McKinnon was sick last week and hope she is better again. Miss Donna Smith of Clinton spent a few days at her home and attended the funeral of the late Mrs. Robt. Musgrove. 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