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MacEwen .was held on Thursday
afternoon from the United Church,
conducted by Rev% Campbell Tavener,
During the service Ross Smith sang
"No Burdens 'Yonder." Following the
service the body was taken to the
home of her sister, Mrs. W. J. Ialli-
day at Brooklin, where burial took
place on Friday afternoon. The pall-
bearers were J, L. MacEwen, George
MacEwen, Allan MacEwen, Alex Mc-
Donald, Kinley AfacNaugbton and.
Oliver Campbell, Relatives attending
the funeral included, Mr, and Mrs, W.
Fryfogle, Mrs, Alex Smith, Mrs. Wix
and James MacEwen, Detroit, and
Wilford Me1.4,'wen, Montreal,
Dr. R. L, Stewart and Mrs. Stewart
of Wingham and Mrs. A. K, Jackson
of Calgary, Alberta, spent Sunday
with Mr, and Mrs. W, J, Johnston,
Mr, and Mrs. J. H. Smith of Turn,
berry were Sunday visitors with their
cousins, Mr, and Mrs. W. S. David-
son.
Messrs R, E. McKinney and Har-
vey Messer of Toronto, were week-
end visitors with relatives here.
Mrs. S. Rolph and daughter, De-
troit; Mrs. R. Aldridge and family of
Fordwich; Mrs, Fred Hollenbeck and
son Russel, of Stratford, spent a part
of this week with their parents, Mr,
and Mrs. W. W Mann.
Young People Start Meetings
The Y.P.U. of the United Church
commenced the fall and winter series
of meetings on Friday evening with
an average attendance. A series of
discussions will be carried on instead
of the regular topic as in former years.
"What we want in the New World
Order" was the subject under discus-
sion at the meeting.
Red Cross Shipment This Week
5 girls' dresses; 5 suits boys' pyjam-
as; 3 pr. child's bloomers; 2 quilts;
1 scarf; 1 pr. service 'socks. Garments
and knitted articles from material re-
ceived from the Wingham Red Cross
Society included: 10 convalescent
jackets; 4 pull over sweaters; 1 long
sleeve sweater; 1 pr. seaman's socks.
GLENANNAN
Miss Agnes Fortune visited one day
last week with her friend, Mrs. Muir.
Mr. and Mrs. Jas. McKenzie and
baby, also Mrs, Fred Hoffman and
little son Harold, of Linwood, visited
advised by cable 'on Monday .evening.
that their son, Pilot Officer H. B.
Elliott, had arrived safely in England.
Mr: and Mrs. Gordon Elliott and
Master John, spent over the week-end-
with .Gode.rich relatives,.
MORRIS
Mrs. Arthur Shaw spent a few days
with Miss Bessie Moses, 2nd line.
We are sorry to hear Mr. Robt.
Clenrian has been laid up with lum-
bago in his hack for the past wed;
and still in bed, but we hope he will
soon be better again,
We were glad to hear Miss Ettie
Agar is home from the hospital and,
feeling better.
Mr. Wm, Elston of the R. C. A,,
of Listowel, spent the week-end with
his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. El-
ston and sons.
The McEwen families of Detroit,
attended the funeral of the late Mrs.
Alex ,McEwerie. on Thursday after-
noon.
Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Johnston and
sons visited on Sunday afternoon with
Mr. and Mrs. Cooper Nethery and
daughter.
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Johnston and
Emma, spent Sunday afternoon with
Mr. and Mrs. Sparling Johnston and
sons.
Many congratulations to Mr. and
Mrs. Robt. McClennan over the arrival
of a granddaughter last week.
Don't forget Ebenezer and Brown-
town Xmas Tree on December 18th.
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WIN' HAM ADVANCE-TIMES' .PAqE.
HuronCounty Feder'
ation of Agriculture
ANNUAL MEETING
Wednes,, Nov. 18th
1942, at 1;30 P.M,
Town Hall, Clinton
Election of Officers at MOO a,rn.
The speakers will be;—
Dr. H. Barton, Deputy Minis-
ter of Agri. Subject; "Wartime
Agriculture in Canada".
W. E. Haskins, Secretary,
Canadian Federation, of Agricul, ture.
W. Porter, Editor,'Farmer's
Advocate.
A member of the National
Selective Service, Ottawa.
The ladies are especially invited
to attend.
Mrs. T, R. Bennett, of Wingham,
spent last week visiting her daughter,
Mrs, 'rhos, Metcalfe,
Mr. Wm, Hastings of Hespeler was
a week-end visitor with his parents,
Mr. and Mrs, Roy Hastings,
Mr. Walter Dunkin left last week
for Toronto where he will secure a
position.
Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Stokes, of
Wingham, were 'Sunday visitors with
Mr, and Mrs. Thos. Stokes,
Mr, and Mrs. Dave Eardie and three
little sons, spent Sunday with Mr. and
Mrs. Eldon 'Renwick.
The many friends of Miss Bernice
Appleby are glad to see her out again
having been confined to her home for
the past four weeks.
A shower was held in Glenannan
School, Friday evening in honour of
Mr, and Mrs. Arnold Jeffray, who
were recently married.
her sister, •
A.W.2 Marjorie. Hill, St. Thomas,
was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. R. G.
Newton on Saturday,
Mrs. Neilson spent a couple of days
last week,. with friends hi Fordwich.
Pte, Tommy Edgar, Listowel,. spent
the week-end with his wife and baby
here.
Miss Jessie Ifastie, R. N., of New
York, Mr. and Mrs. Alex. Hastie and .
daughters, also ,Mr. arld Mrs. Walker
Hasti e and son, all of Toronto, spent
the week-end with their brother, Mr,
and, Mr§,. Kenneth Hastie, Mrs, B.
Hastie who has spent the past several
months with her son, returned to To,
ronto Where she will spend the winter,
Mr. and Mrs. Cameron Robson of
Durham, bride and groom, visited with
his aunt and cousins, Mrs, Robinson,
Mr. and Mrs, Glad. Edgar, also Mr.
and Mrs. Gordon Edgar last week.
Mr, and Mrs. Gordon Edgar attended
a reception for the young couple at
his home last week, before they left
for Hamilton where they are snaking
their home.
Mrs. Ross and Miss E. Ross have
gone to Wroxeter where they 'will
spend the winter with the former's
daughter, Mrs. J. J. Allen.
Messrs George Heinmiller, Bower,
Farrish and Jack Underwood, three
more of the Harvest Hands who aided
the farmers near Calgary, Alta., re-
turned home last week.
Mr. and Mrs. Elliott, Monkton,
spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs, F.
H. Avery.
Miss Elsie Jacques, Lakelet, spent
last week with Mrs. Ida Ashton.
Mr. and Mrs. J. Montgomery, also
Mrs. McKennett, spent Sunday with
friends in Clifford.
Mr. Laurence Lovell, Orangeville,
spent . Sunday with his parents, Mr.
and Mrs. Thos. Lovell. •
Mrs. Etta Pyke who has spent the
past few weeks with her brother in
Toronto, returned home on Tuesday,
and is staying with her daughter, M.S.
C. Fitch, near Delmore.
Women's Institute are meeting this
Wednesday at the home of Mrs. Fred
Hyndman. The Roll Call—To spank
or not to spank. A display of home-
made Xmas gifts will be a feature of
the • program.
Christmas remembrances for- our sol-
dier boys and showed us the lovely
cards to accompany them.
Mrs. Shearer as convenor of the
program, presented a splendid worship
service in keeping with Remembrance
Day. "Love Divine all loves excel-
ling," was sung followed by prayer.
Mrs. Grainger read the scripture les-
son and following the hymn "Imortal
Love forever full," a poem by Pauline
Good, "Not Peace—A Sword," was
read by Mrs. Stephens, Portions of
scripture were read -by Mrs. Parrish.
Mrs. Shera gave as her topic,
"Christ the All in All." In this the
question was asked, "how are our
youth facing up to life in these dang-
erous times? And what place has
Christ in their life at this time? The
answer by a young sailor adrift in a
dingy in the English channel was that
while. drifting he had never felt God's
presence so real before." Hymn "Rise
up 0 Men of Gcd" closed the worship
service. The roll call was responded
to by a verse on "Peace". After the
roll call, a very interesting game was
enjoyed where places in the news were
found on a map of the world, and in
failing to find it a current event was
given as forfeit. This was enjoyed
very much.
The December meeting, Monday,
December 14, will be held at the home
of Mrs. Victor Shera. A hymn and
prayer closed the meeting.
BLYTH
Mr, Douglas Ross of the R.C,A.F.,
Vancouver, is visiting at the home of
Mr, and Mrs. D. McGowan.
The Red Cross Society packed and
shipped 43 boxes for Overseas, aver-
aging around 7 pounds for boys 'from
this distlict who come under the So-
cieties scope.
Alderman Leslie Saunders, of To-
ronto, addressed the Orangemen of
this district Sunday morning in Mem-
orial Hall. Rev. Arthur Sinclair as-
sisting in the service,
The regular meeting of the Wo-
men's Institute v.-as held at the home
of Mrs. WM, Johnston, Thursday
afternoon. Mr. Elston Cardiff, M.P.,
gave a splendid address on Agriculture
and its scope of activities. Mr. Rob-
ert Powell contributed two splendid
solos. Lorna Bray, a reading; a
mouth organ selection by Mrs. Taylor.
The meeting was in charge of the
Historical committee. A contest "Pion-
eering with Grandmother" was con-
ducted. Mrs. Fred Oster received first
prize for the most correct answer; and
Mrs. Lorne Scrimgeour, second.
Blyth failed to meet its quota in the
Victory Loan by a small margin. The
total amount asked for being $26,000
and $23,540 was subscribed. To the
local canvasser ,Miss Jessie Phillips,
much credit is due for her untiring-
efforts, the result of her services se-
curing the: ful amount subscribed less
$4,400.
Mr. and Mrs. J. H, Elliott were BLUEVALE
Ministers Exchanged Pulpits
Rev. C. Tavenner occupied the pulpit
of the United Church at Wroxeter
on Sunday morning and Rev. J. L.
Foster of Wroxeter, preached in the
United Church'here.. He spoke on the
subject of Friendship and its relation
to the Missioriary enterprise.
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Spry spent a
few days last week in Toronto.
Mrs. Ed. Rich spent the week-end
visiting with relatives in Kitchener.
Mrs. W. A. Heughan is visiting with
her daughter, Mrs. Worrel, at Port
Credit.
Pte Russel. Holmes of Farham,
Que., spent the week-end at his home
in Tunnberry.
Mr. and Mrs. W. French and
Marjorie, spent a. couple of days in
Toronto last week,
Mrs. Mel. VanWyck of Montreal,
was the guest of Mr. "and Mrs. Walter
VanWyck last week.
' .Pte, W. Hogg of Ipperwash, spent
the week-end with his parents, Mr.
and Mrs. Fred Hogg.
Pte. Jack Orvis of Listowel, spent
the week-end with his parents, Mr.
and Mrs. George Orvis.
Cpl. Ralph Baird ,of Chatham, spent
the week-end with his parents, Mr.
and Mrs. George Baird.
Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Stanley, of To-
ronto, were visitors with Mr. and Mrs,
7 John Galbraith last week.
Sigmn. William Harris, of Kingston,
spent the week-end with his parents,
Mr. and Mrs. Pere. Harris.
Mrs. R. A. Coutts and Miss Norma,
spent the week-end in Kitchener, the
guests of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Justa-
AWL
Swen Neilson, Mrs. Reid and son
and daughter, also Miss Chant; all
of Galt, visited at Janies H, Curries
on Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. King McDonald, of
Montreal, also Mrs. Spiers of Brussels,
were 'visitors with Mr. and Mrs, H.
C. MacLean.
Mr, and Mrs. Wilfrid Congram and
Soil John, of Willdwdale, spent the
week-end at the home of Mr. and
Mrs. Chas, Blackhall.
r/vrrs, 0. B. Moffatt and son, Mr, and
Mrs. J, M. Beattie and son of Inger-
soll, and Mr. arid Mrs. Geo. B. Beat-
tie and son of Clinton, Spent the week-
end at the home of Mrs, Geo, Mason.
Mrs, T. L.Torrance , and Mrs. W.
W. ArMstrong attended the opening
of the Canadian Royal Academy ex-
hibition of painting and sculpture
Which was held In Toronto Friday
evening,
Mrs. Eimer 13611 returned on Mon-
day from a VISit in Toronto and Ayr,
She aceompanied Capt. tell to To-
tont?) on his way to Petawawa after
spending a furlough here following his
return front Overseas.
Spoke On Prophecy
At the morning service in Knox
Presbyterian Church Rev. F. G. Fow-
ler preached the first of a series of
sermons from the book of Jeremiah.
His subject being "The significance
of Prophecy."
The Mission Band of the United
Church met on Saturday afternoon,
Mrs. C. Tavener, Mrs. W. J. John-
ston and Miss Margaret Curtis had
charge of the meeting,
Former L.O.L. Grand Master Spoke
The evening service in the United
Church was under the auspices of the
L.O.L., 766 and was conducted by
the Rev. I. Tavener. The guest speak-
er being Mr. Leslie H. Saunders, of
Toronto, past grand master of the
L.O.L. grand lodge, owner and pub-
lisher of the Protestant Action. His
subject being "What we owe to the
Reformation." Members of the local
order and members from neighboring
towns, marched to the service in a
body. The male quartette from the
United Church at Belgrave, contribu-
ted two numbers with Miss Velma
Wheeler presiding at the organ. Rev.
F. G. Fowler pronounced the Bene-
diction.
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of the former
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is the
TALK OF THE TOWN
- Never before has there been
Such Footwear Values
Outfit The -Entire Family
THOUSANDS OF PAIRS OF SHOES
TO CHOOSE FROM.
Eiji Now And Save - Prices Are Unbeatable
Follow The Crowd And Cash In On
These Great Shoe Bargains
Sale Conducted by
LICHTMAN & CO. 888 Danforth Ave.
Toronto, Ont.
Red Cross Shipment
The following is a list of the ship-
ment made November 4th., to Red
Cross Headquarters:
Seamen's Comforts — 1 V-neck
sweater; 1 T-neck sweater; 14 pair
whole mitts; 11 ribbed helmets; 1 pr.
26" stockings; 4 pr. seaboots; 1 pr. 18"
stockings; 8,pr. socks; 9 T-neck tuck-
ins; 9. alternative Caps-
Army arid Air Force Comforts —
1 scarf; 9 pr. socks; 14 pr. gloves; 80
khaki h'dk'fs.
Hospital Supplies-7 pr, pyjamas;
3 pr. extra pants; 60 gauze h'dk'fs;
59 sheets; 2 triangular bandages; 32
bed pads; 6 sanitary pads; 4.bed jack-
ets,
Dr. Civilian Comforts-15 quilts; 1
woman's dress; 7 pr, panties; 3 girls'
dresses; 1 slip; 6' pr, stockings; 6
boys' ,pyjamas; 1 boys' shirt; 2 babies
dresses; 2 diapers and 8- girls' outfits
each consisting of: 1 slip; 1 waist; 1
dress; 1 pr. bloomers; l'pr, stockings;
1 nightgown; and 1 pr. bloomers and
4 pr. stockings.
OBITUARY
Mrs. Mark Gray
On November 5th the ,death of Mrs.
Margaret Gray', widow of Mark Gray,
both for many years former residents
of Wingham, occurred at the home of
her son, George Gray, 25 Oakview
ave., Toronto. She is survived by
two daughters, Miss Margaret Gray
and Mrs. W. H. Pearson, of Toronto,
and three sons, . Peter, of, Lansing,
Michigan, Andrew, of Windsor, and
George, of Toronto.
Mrs. Gray had reached the advanc-
ed age of 98 years and up to the time
of her last illness had enjoyed, a liber-
al measure of good health and had
maintained an active interest in the
world about her.
The late Mr. and Mrs. Gray were
natives of Stirlingshire, Scotland, and
came to this country in 1873, They
first settled in London but eventually
moved to Wingham where for over
twenty years they resided on Patrick
St. Both were members of the Wing-
haM Presbyterian Church.
Burial took place on Saturday after-
noon in the family plot in the Wing-
ham cemetery. All the members of
the family were present as well as
other relatives and friends. Rev.
James Finlay of Carlton St, United
Church conducted the service at the
family residence in Toronto, on Friday
evening and Rev, Kenneth IMACLean,
of the Wingham Presbyterian Church
at the graveside on Saturday after-
neon,
LOCAL AND PERSONAL
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Mrs. J. H. Crawford .visited in
Brampton for a few days last week
and Mr. Crawford spent the week-end
there. They were called away as Mr.
Crawford's sister, Mrs. H, Lawrence
of Brampton is very ill.
Lieut. Richard Roberts, 99th Bat-
tery, R.C.A. (A.F.) is spending a few
days with his parents, Mr. and Mrs.
C. A. Roberts, prior to returning to
Petawawa on Thursday where he has
been attending a course.
Wingham, Ont.
-Nursing Course Well Attended
Over thirty-five took the Nursing
Course which was given in the Orange
Hall here last week, sponsored by the
Institute and which the Red Cross co-
operated. Miss Grace E. Hamilton,
of Toronto, a graduate of Montreal
General Hospital, of the Mothercraft,
of Toronto, also .taking Post Gradtiate
courses in New York was the instruc-
tor, giving the class many new help-
ful ideas that are practical for home
nursing and hints for any occasion
that might arise. On Thursday even-
ing after the closing session, a social
half hour was spent when the Wrox-
eter Quizz was used with the penalties
being a review of some of the work
taken up during the week. At the
close sandwiches and coffee were serv-
ed.
. —
Mrs. Withrow had' the misfortune.
to fall in her home near Drew one day
last week, and when taken to Walker-
ton Hospital, X-ray displayed a dis-
located shoulder. She is with her
daughter, Mrs, E. H. Strong, and we
trust she will soon be herself again.
Preparatory service will be held in
the Presbyterian Church, Thursday
evening at 8 o'clock and on Sunday,
November 15th the Communion Serv-
ice will be observed at the regular
service hour of 2,30 ecloek,
Evening Auxiliary Has Fine Meeting
The Evening Auxiliary met at the
home of Mrs, A. Stephens Monday
evening, November 9, for their rev.
fat meeting, Mrs. E., Whitfield, pre-
sided and after opening with the
Lord's Prayer in ttnison, took charge
of the business. Minutes of the Oct-
ober meeting were read. A -report of
the committee in connection, with a
Sunday evening service for the Mit.
sion Band 'wits received, Mrs. Whit,
field gave a detailed report on the
W.M.S. Had Fine Meeting
Mrs. J, J. Elliott presided for the
regular meeting of the Woman's Mis-
sionary Society of Knox Presbyterian
Church on Thursday afternoon. The
scripture lesson from St: John, chapter
14, was read by Miss Florence' Fow-
ler and Mrs. Peter S. MacEwen led
in prayer. Mrs. F. G, Fowler, Mrs,
Eldred Nichol and Mrs. Walter.
Stalk were named a nominating
committee. Mrs, R. F, Garniss told
a Bible story dealing with the calling
of Matthew, showing the part played
by his mother. The study chapter,
"Christian Diversity and 'Unity" was
prepared by Mrs. W, H. McKinney
and read by Mrs. Raymond Elliott.
A committee consisting of Mrs. R.
Elliott, Mrs. R. P% Gartits and Miss
Florence Fowler Was appointed to
Make arrangementS for the present-
ation of a Life Membership, The Glad
Tidings prayer was read by Mrs. P.
G. Fowler. The president closed the
meeting.
GORRIE
Pte. Harold Townsend, of Chatham,
spent the week-end with his parents,
'Mr. and Mrs, George Townsend.
Mr. and Mrs, Gowletf, 'London,
spent the Week-end with Mr. and Mrs.
Harry Hattie,
Mrs. It Stephens, who Spent last
week with her Sister, Mrs. D. S.
Hicks Hatriston, returned home on
Sunday, Mrs. dicks returning with