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NOTICE
Stores will remain open on
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOONS DURING
THE MONTH OF DECEMBER
for the convenience of Christmas Shoppers
l^hey will also remain open on the
EVENINGS OF DECEMBER
20, 21, 22, 23 and 24.
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WROXETER
W. M, S. Thankoffering Service
The Woman’s .Missionary Society,
United Church, held their autumn
Thankoffering service on Sunday
morning. Mrs.. D, S. MacNaughton,
president, conducted the service. Mrs.
Allan Munro gave the prayer, Mrs, Franjo Earls read the Scripture lesson
and a psalm was read responsively.
Rev. E. W. Todd received the offer
ing and made the announcements.
The choir under the direction of
the leader, Gilbert Howes, with Miss
Berva Gallaher as organist, sang the
anthem. /
Mrs. Gilbert Howes gave the address
speaking from the text, “We are
Christ’s and Christ is God's, Ye are
not your own, Ye are bought with a
price." A special offering was received
by Mrs. Harvey Timm and Mrs.
James Sanderson for the work of the
Missionary Society. Flowers placed in
the church in memory of the late Mrs.
James Allen by her family and by
Mrs. J. H. Wylie, in memory
mother, Mrs. Metcalfe, added
beauty of the service.
Held First Meeting
The girls group of the
of
to
her
the
Ro))' call, Christmas Poetry and a onto, and Billy Hart, pf Barrie, were
also week-end visitors with their parr
enta.
Mrs, Geo. Gibson and two children,
also her mother, Mrs. W. E. Wpir,
Spent the past week with Toronto
friends. Mr. Gibson and Miss Gerty
Bush spent the week-end in the pity.
Miss MK, Hazelwood spent Sunday
with Mrs, D. S, MacNaughton, 2nd-
line, Turnberry.
Deepest sympathy is extended to
Mrs. J. H, Wylip, in the death of her
mother, Mrs. John Metcalfe, who died
following a severe stroke,
Mrs. D, W. Rae has left her cottage
and taken up residence with Miss
Margaret Jardine for the winter sea
son,
Mac Allen, Montreal, also Mrs.
Donald Munro, Toronto, were in the
village last week to attend the funeral
services of their aunt, the late Mrs.
J, N. Allen.
Mrs. D. S. MacNaughton and John
MacNaughton also Mr. and Mrs. Nor
man McLaughlin, Wingham, were
guests of Mr. and Mrs. W. J, Roberts,
on Wednesday and^ attended H.M.S,
Pinafore in Listowel High School
auditorium.
donation for ChriatmatJ cheer boxes.
Mrs. Jamea N, Alien
On Monday, November 22nd., 1954,
at the home of her sOn> H< B. Allen,
a dearly beloved, lifelong cltizep, 4ied
In the person of Mrs, James N. Allen.
Laura Brawn Allan, was born ip
1875, and was a daughter of the late
£>r. and Mrs. W. H. Drawn, pioneers
of this village.
In 1901 she was united in marriage
With James N. Allen, who survives.
Also surviving is a son, Harry B.
Allen, Brussels; four grandchildren,
Jim and Marjorie Allen, Toronto;
Heather and Barbara Allen, London;
a sister, Mrs. T. G. Hemphill, Wrox
eter. A son, James predeceased her 12
years ago.
Mrs. Allen was an active worker
in the United Church, A member of
the Women’s Association, a life mem
ber of the Women’s Institute and gave
her whole hearted support to any
worthwhile community project. Her
hobby was growing flowers which
were shared with her neighbors and
friends. Her home was well known for its kind hospitality. Mrs. Allen
had a wide circle of friends who are
deeply grieved at her passing.
Private funeral services were held
from the home of her son, H. B. Allen,
Brussels on Wednesday afternoon,
with Rev. E. W. Todd, of Wroxeter
United Church, in charge assisted by
Rev, Mr. Colvin, of Brussels Presby
terian Church. Pallbearers were^her
neighbors, Harold Townsend, Frank
Graham, Wes Hemphill, Gordon Gib
son, John Gibson and William. Wright.
Interment was made in the family
plot, Wroxeter cemetery.
Personals
Mr. and Mrs. George Bradley, ,also
Jim Wylie, of Long Branch, spent
week-end with Mr. and Mrs. J. H.
Wylie. They came to attend the fun
eral service for their grandmother,
the late Mrs. John Metcalfe, of Glen-
annan.
Mr. Eldred Nichol is recuperating
at his home on the 4th line of Turn
berry following surgery in Victoria
Hospital, London. Mr. Nichol's many
friends are pleased to know he is
making a good recovery.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Stamper visited
their daughter, Miss Zelma Stamper,
Who is a patient in St. Joseph’s Hos
pital, London, and report her much
improved,
Mr. and Mrs. George Hart, of At
wood, spent Sunday with Mr. and
Mrs. Wm. Hart. Lyle Hart, of Tor
The Wingham Advance-Times, Wednesday, December Jpt, 1W4 IffW
TO THE CITIZENS OF WINfiHAM
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May f take this opportunity of publicly thanking the
citizens of Wingham for the privilege of serving you
as Mayor for the past two years.
I have had wonderful support from everyone and
hope that you will give our incoming Mayor the
same co-operation.
DeWITT MILDER, Mayor
IUnited
Church held their first meeting and
opening ceremonies in the church
school room on Friday afternoon.
Elected to office for the coming year
were, president, Patsy Cameron; vice-
president, Catherine MacDonald; sec
retary-treasurer, Helen Magee.
The girls planned to hold their next
meeting next week, at" 4.10 in the
afternoon. Film strips and handi
craft work are part of the pro
gramme carried out hy the girls and
their leaders.
Christmas’ Sunday School Concert
December 10th, at 8 p.m. is the date
set for the annual Christmas tree and
entertainment of Wroxeter United
Church Sunday School. The children
are preparing an interesting pro
gramme. Santa Claus will arive to
distribute gifts and treats from the
tree. Refreshments will be served and
a social hour enjoyed.
Women’s Institute
•"The December meeting of Wroxeter
Women’s Institute will be held this
week in the Masonic Club rooms. Mrs.
Herb Patterson will give the motto,
Greetings. Mrs. John Lane will have
charge of the topic, Let’s Keep
Christmas. Mrs. Harvey Timm will be
in charge of a display of handicraft.
There will be an exchange of gifts.
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This Sunday at 9 p.m.
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Skates,
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DOLLS $1.95 to $7.95
“Baby Marilyn
Stands 16” high. Root
ed saran hair, soft las-
tex hocry.
$6.98
Big 22” Doll
Rooted saran hair (may
be washed and dressed)
soft rubber arms
legs.
$7.59 ea.
DOLL PRAM
and'
Trucks, Cranes,
Steam Shovels,
Bulldozers
and many more
boys' toys.
Leatherette hood, strong steel construction.
Big Steel Trucks 21” long
$2.19 ea.
Guns, Horns, Airplanes,
/$4.98 Friction Toys, Dolls’
Clothes, Babies’ Toys,
DELUXE DOLL PRAM
Big rubber tires, chrome trim.
95
FANCY STEEL PRAM
Stands 22 inches high.
$6.50 ea.
GIFTS for HIM
Fine Dress Shirts.......$2.95
Available in White, Blue, Tan, Grey and Stripes.
Sanforized and fused collars.
Dress Gloves ...... pr. $2.49
Warmly lined And nicely finished.
Botany Wool Dress Socks
Be sure to visit our
Toy land this week.
PLEASURE OR HOCKEY OUT
FIT ;— Exceptional value at this
bargain prico. Fitted with Tendon
Guards to protect the ankles;
sewn-in web reinforcement for
extra support. Boots feature
sturdy black pebble grain leather, felt padded tongue. Excellent
quality tube skates riveited to
waterproof rubber soles.
Bigger and Better than ever—
that’s our Toyland Biis^year.
Hundreds of toys for girls and boys
of all ages—displayed for ydur easy
selection and priced to fit your bud
get. Many people have already used
our Christmas LAY-AWAY PLAN—
ask about it this week.
Hundreds of Games & Books
Crokinole Sets ..
Scrabble .........................$4.75
Fascinating word game for adults.
Dart Games ... 89c to $1.95
Shoot Games .. 95c to $1.89
Complete with gun.
TABLE & CHAIR SETS
Well -made of strong hardwood
ELECTRIC TRAIN SET
Famous American Flyer scale model—the best
electric train value to be had. Comes complete
With 12 sections of track, transformer, etc.
GIFTS for HER
NYLONS—51 gauge, gift boxed
$1.29 pr.
Pure Silk HEADSQUARES .
Fancy BRIEFS & PANTIES, Nylon
trim, lace panels 65c pr.
AU Wool BLANKETS............$8.95
Youths' and Men's
sizes—3 to 12. Pair __
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Boy?’ sizes U to 2..98
PAIR
7.9B
SEMI-PRO HOCKEY OUTFIT—
Smooth, top grain leather; Black
with handsome fan toe caps and
trim. Cross-stitched full leather
lining; Felt padded tongues;
Waterproof soles; Bullt-on Ten
don Guards, High Grade satin
finish Tube Skates have hard
ened blade*. Worth up to S1G.50.
SPECIAL "DAOUST LALONDE"
HOCKEY OUTFIT—With nil the
fine features of this top-rated
maker. Black grain leather boot
with cross-stitched leather lining;
Built-in Tendon Guards; Leather
. soles; Largo padded tongues.
Contrasting red leather trim.
Rivetted to excellent Tube
Skates.
Wen's .98
PAIR
Men’s Sizes
6 to 13
P80-STYLE” HOCKEY EQUIPMENT
1-HOCKEY 'STICKS—Tap 'Quality
at prices that save up to 30%.
JUMBO — Reasoned .hardwood;
36”-38"; small-fry sla® __„ .59
AMATEUR — Ash handle, 'tough
laminated blade. 48"-4S" dong. For
8 to 12 year olds. ________.99
COLLEGE —— Laminated elm
blade; straight grain nah handle.
50-52 long. ......................... 1.25
CHAMPION — Lacquered . Hock
Elm blade is laminated with
straight grain ash handle. 31.65
PATTERN MADE — Select ash
handle; lacquered laminated
Rock Elm blade,__ _______J..95
SPECIAL PRO — Air-seasoned
white ash handle; thin selected
RoOk Elm blade, lacquered and
pinned. Featherweight, expertly
finished. ________ .2.50
2- BOYS' HOCKEY GLOVE—Tor 3
to 10 years. Brown split leather
palm and back; cane protected
4>2 ' cuff, 3 padded rolls on back,
extra roll on thumb. Pair 3.95
3- INTERMEDI ATE HOCKEY
GLOVE — For 12 to 16 years.
Large size, solid Indian leather;
4 padded rolls on back arid 2 trt
thumb; 8 fibre protectors In 6"
cuff. Flex-grip. 14" overall. Pair
........... ..................................... 5.75
MEN'S "3-STAR" HOCKEY
GLOVE — Solid "Indian Red"
leather with 4 well-padded
FlexO-Rolls on back! 6U"
moulded fibre thumb protector; S’? Cuff has 10 built-in fibre
■protectors. Pair ____ 7.95
S-SNIN AND KNEE PAD—Cane
protected thick felt; moulded
fibre knoo cap.
Junior—to 12 yrs. Pr. 31.65
Full-size. Pair .. 2.29
Senior—extra roll. Pair — 3.29
SHTN AND KNEE PAD— Fibre knee cap;
extra rubber-padded roll below
knee cap. For age* up to 12 yrs.
Pair ------------------------------------2.59
Full-size, Pair ________,_ 3.99
Super, worth $8. Pair 5.75
»,X?UT1?S' shoulder PAD—
With collarbone pads; moulded fibre with thick felt lining; laced
front and back_________... 3.75
8-FULL-SIZE SHOULDER PAD—
Felt padded, leather shoulder and
collarbone pads; felt pafldod fibre
shoulder caps _____2__.___5.25
SENIOR HOCKEY! P£NTS ~ Q.uillted hip and thigh
padding with fibre thigh pro-
tGc.t0,r,8,'.Anced ,front- Refl or Blue
and White stripes, sizes 33 to 44.
Pair -------------------------fc— 4#S)8
BOYS' HOCKEY PANTS — Sizes
26 to 36" waist. Pair___ 3.75
10-HOCKEY STOCKINGS—Foot
less; National League colors. Red
or Blue and WHito.
Men's, pair ------------_--------x.95
Boys', pair .—.______y.5O
PEE-WEE"
HOCKEY
OUTFIT
FOR AGES 3 to 8—Real "pro.
style" protection. Leatherette
Shoulder and Chest Guard, well
padded—Leather Hockey Mitts—
Sturdy Shin Guards.
Complete outfit
"Small fif SKATES and BOOTS
For 3 to 7 years. Designed <0 give
tiny ankles firm support. Strong
hockey-stylo leather boots with
built-in ankle support and out
side strap and buckle. Hlvettod
to semi-tube skates.
Pair .. ... ..... . . _______
Sizes 7 to 11, Boys'—black boots.
Girls—smart white hoots.
Also
Good
Selection
WINGHAM; ONT.
.............. Robin E, Campbell §