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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1955-12-14, Page 12Tajfe Twelve The Wingham Advance-Times, Wednesday, December 14, 1955 Executive Installed At Brotherhood Meet GORRIE—-Howick Brotherhood of Anglican Churchmen met in St. James’ Church, Wroxeter, December ®th, with the president, Frank Gra­ ham, presiding, Rev. F. Russell installed the officers for 1956, using the installation service of the Brotherhood. Officers for the coming year are: President, Frank Graham; 1st. vice-pres., Emmerson Ferguson; 2nd. vice-pres., Gordon Un- <ierwood; sec.-treas., William Austin; press reporter, N. Wade. The president reviewed the activi- - ties of the past year and thanked the members for their co-operation. Mr. Russell gave an inspiring address on church stewardship. The meeting closed with prayer, after which there was a social hour and lunch. The next meeting will be held Gorrie. in Anglican Church News There will be a service of Communion in St. Stephen’s Church on Sunday next, December 18, with the Rev. R. T. Harris, dean of residence, Huron College, being the celebrant. •Holy 1 FIRST CLASS WATCH REPAIRS AT MODERATE PRICES Owing to lack of space, am com­ pelled to confine my repairs to watches only. George Williams Located In MASON’S STORE . its of held home Tuesday GORRIE—-The W. I. Christmas meeting at the Miss Margaret Dane on evening, Decejnber 6. The president, Mrs. Cecil Wilson, was in charge. Sev­ eral thank you notes were read by the secretary-treasurer, Mrs. Clarence Sparling, from sick folk who had been remembered, Mrs. Sparling also read from Federated News grateful thanks to Canadian W. I, members for sewing machines sent to Korean women, which had contributed much to the welfare of the needy in Korea. St, Martha's Guild Donates Church Carpet GORRIE—The Guild of St. Martha met at the home of Mrs, Frank King last Wednesday evening with 22 mem­ bers and visitors present. An exchange of Christmas gifts was held. A com­ mittee was appointed to look after the purchasing and laying of a new car-- pet for the aisle of the church. The following officers were elected for next year,: President, Mrs, Jack Bennett; 1st, vice-president, Mrs- Frank King; secretary, Mrs. Win. Austin; treasurer, Mrs. Verne Clarke; press SANTA VISITS liOHRIE TREATS 300 CHILDREN GORRIE—Santa Claus paid his annual visi£ to Gorrie on Saturday afternoon. The Listowel High School Band headed the parade from the station to the community hall, which was packed with children and parents. Films were shown and Santa handed out treats to over 300 children. Gorrie business men arranged for the visit of Santa. John- by re- had a 25 reporter, Mrs. Earle King. GORRIE fell Highlights of the Huron County rally at Grand Bend were given. Miss Margaret Dane brought some fine thoughts on the motto, “The glory pf life is to love, pot to be loved; to give pot to get; to serve, not to be served." She said God gave Mis only Son; so should we give our lives in service. The joy, that you give comes back to you. Sometimes we lose Christ in the rush of Christmas preparation. The roll call was answered by nam­ ing a favorite Christmas carol and a verse was sung. The Rev. F. E. Russell was guest speaker, choosing “Wisdom" as his subject. King Solomon was the wisest man but with the coming of our Sav­ iour, a greater than he arose. He said, “Faith, hope, love, wisdom, temper­ ance and justice are the greatest vir­ tues. -If you know a man’s ideals you will know what he really is." There was an exchange of Christ­ mas gifts. Mrs. Andy Edgar assisted the hostess in serving refreshments. GIVE LUGGAGE THIS CHRISTMAS! Ladies’ Wardrobes Overnight Cases — Train Cases Gladstone Bags for Men Leather and Tolex Week-end Zipper Bags Music Cases, Brief Cases, Billfolds Plaid Wool Car Rugs Rubber Overshoes, 4 and 5 Buckle Flight Boots SEE ALL THESE AT — HEUGHAN’S Wingham, Ont. | IGA EVERYDAY LOW PRICES I Groceries Shower Held shower was held in theA community hall on Friday night hon­ oring Mr. and ■ Mrs. Mervin Mann (pee Jean Gangster) newlyweds. Music for dancing was supplied by the Sangster orchestra. Former Minister Speaks The Rev. Robin Boggs, of Weston Presbyterian Church, is the speaker for morning devotions on CBL at 8.15 a.m. each was formerly worth and churches. Gorrie morning this week. He pastor of the Moles- Gorrie Presbyterian JEWEL Shortening LB. 25c SALADA Tea Bags 60’s 73c SOLO LB. Margarine............. 27c CLOVER LEAF Solid Tuna ....... 33c MONARCH (Deal) Fruit Cake Mix . . . 49c (FREE RAISING TIN) Meats BOXED Chocolates................79c TABLERITE Side Bacon . . i/2 LB. PKG. .........31c VERY LEAN LB. Peameal Roll..........49c FRESH Pork Liver . .. LB. 19c Personals Mrs. Mary Wearring, of Concord, visited with her daughter, Mrs. Nor­ man Carson and Mr. Carson over the week-end. Mrs. W. C. King was able to return to her home on Sunday after four weeks’ illness in the Wingham Gen­ eral Hospital. Miss Shirley McCallum, of Listowel, was a week-end guest of Miss Mar­ lene Feigel. 'Mr. Geo. Plant, of Kinisino, Sask., has been visiting Mrs. Bertha Plant and other relatives in this district. The Rev. F. E. Russell attended a meeting of the clerics of Huron Dean­ ery at Seaforth on Tuesday. Mrs. Graham Telehue underwent an appendectomy in the Listowel Memorial Hospital on Wednesday morning of last week. She is expected to be able to return to her home early this week. Mr. E. H. Strong was in Londesboro on Friday evening at a banquet of the Crop and Soil Improvement Associa­ tion. Mr. Newton Schaefer is spending some time at Hensail. Mr. H. V. Holmes spent Friday in London. Mrs. Gerald Galbraith attended the funeral of her aunt, Miss Wade, of Smithville, on Tuesday of last week. Our sympathy is extended to the be­ reaved sister, Mrs. F. Fydell, who is at present at the home of her daugh­ ter, Mrs. Galbraith and who has lost two sisters within the last six weeks. Mrs. John Steuernol and baby son returned from Victoria Hospital, Lon­ don, on Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Allan McGill and Stewart, of Wingham, visited Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Harris on Sunday. Mr. Robt. Aitken, Salem, visited on Friday with Mr. and Mrs. Roy Gowdy. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Feagan, Barbara and Bonnie, Teeswater, spent Sunday at the same home. Mrs. Ida Hastie left last week to spend the winter months with her niece, Mrs. Russell Wilbee and Mr. Wilbee. Mrs. Etta Day is also spending some time with her niece at Wing­ ham. Donald Whitfield and Alec Hamil­ ton, London Free Press carriers, were guests of the London Free Press, Thursday, and visited the airport, TV Station, Fanshawe Dam and the Kel­ logg factory. Members of the Stephens family visited Mr. Bob Stephens at Victoria Hospital, London, on Sunday and found him much improved. Mr. and Mrs. Donald Wade and children, of Elmira, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Galbraith. Mrs. Nicholas Cook has been in Wingham Hospital since Wednesday of last week suffering from a coronary thrombosis. Her condition remains about the same. Mr. and Mrs. Donald Edgar have moved to Listowel. Mr. and Mrs. George Brown and Jean visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Donald Campbell, Listowel. Mr. and Mrs. Bower Farrish and sons spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Earl Harrison, at Blyth. Miss Mabel Irwin, of Wingham, spent Sunday with her sister, Miss Emma Irwin. Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Brown, and Mary Alice, Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Mc- Knight and Janie, of Beamsville, were Sunday visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Graham. REMINGTON'S Six people have shot the Falls at Niagara and three have come through alive. One of these died later of al­ coholic poisoning and another was killed when he slipped on a banana WE deliver Wrist Broken in Fail on Ice GORRIE—Mrs. Albert Dustow on the ice on the north side of main street of the village last Tuesday. She was taken to Dr. Mills’ office and then to the Wingham General Hospital for X-rays where it was shown that the large bone of her right wrist had been broken. She was able to return to her home on Thursday. UNITED CHURCH NEWS Mission Band The Mission Band held its Christ­ mas meeting in the church hall on Thursday afternoon. The meeting opened with singing of the Mission Band hymn followed by the* repeating in unison of the Mission Band Pur­ pose. President Gwen Hyndman had charge of the business and Joyce Ford, the secretary read the minutes of the last meeting. The singing of carols was enjoyed and the children placed their white gifts and mite boxes in the manger which formed killed when he slipped on a banana skin during a music hall tour of Aus-! w tralia. Of those who succeeded, Joan | $ Lussier, a French Canadian, is the only one still living. part of the nativity scene, Mrs, Buchanan showed pictures of local interest and also of Santa Claus land. Election of officers was held and results are as follows: Pres., Joanne Strong; vice-pres., Carol Robinson; sec., Ruth Edgar; treas., Donald Wat­ son ; world friendship, • Linda ston. Games were played followed freshments. The Mission Band very successful year. There are members with an average attendance of 17 and over $70 has been -raised. Mrs. Lyle Watson is leader. C.G.I.T. The C.G.I.T. meeting was held on December 5 at the home of Sandra Edgar and opened with the singing of carols. Plans were made for the vesper service to be held on Decem­ ber 18 in the church. Sixteen members were present. Lunch was served by Katharine Jacques and Lenore Feigel. The meeting closed with Taps and the Purpose. South Friendship Circle ’Mrs. Irving Toper will be in charge of devotions for the meeting of the South Friendship Circle at the par­ sonage, on Friday, December 16 at 8.15 p.m. White Gift Service Next Sunday morning at 10 a.m. Sunday School children Will present their white gifts. Baby Band The Christmas party for the Baby Band was held in the church hall on Friday afternoon, when 18 children and their mothers attended. The Christmas story in color was shown by Mrs. Buchanan. Games were en­ joyed and lunch served. The children k 6 FOR all received a treat. Mrs. J. Toner' and Mrs. Gerald Galbraith are the leaders. NOISY CARRIERS At breakfast the man of the house was on the defensive, “Well," he said to his wife, “you can’t say I made any noise coming in last night."' "No," she agreed, “but the threeW men who were carrying you did." 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