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Thursclay, Friday, Saturday, June 29, 30, July 1
Special —
Matinee Saturday afternoon at 2.30 p.m,
Final Clearance of Blouses
—Dainty . cool . . crea-
tion . . so cool and com-
fortable for summer wear
. , another rousing value
topped by a .20 % Discount.
Final Clearing Ladies'
Spring Coats — Over one
hundred coats to choose
from in tweeds, velours,
polos and all wool gabar-
dine. Styles that are in
step with the latest decree
of fashion,— box, swagger
and chesterfield.
20 % Discount on Entire
Showing'
These coming few days
a June - July carnival of
irresistible values in the
hat department. These
jaunty creations with no
discount in style, quality
or appeal.
Yours at 20% Discount
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BAPTIST CHURCH
Rev. John Lucas, Pattor
SUNDAY, JULY 2nd
10 a.m. -1- Sunday School.
Rev. Dr. Mahood of the
London Bible Institute,
will speak at 11 a.m. and
7.30 p.m.
Lord's, Supper after morning
service
Alt Welcome.
GORRIE
St. Stephens Auxiliary Quilted
Tge regular meeting of ,St. Stephens
W. A, was held on Thursday at the
home of Mrs. Joseph Sanderson, when
ladies worked at piecing a quilt.
The president opened' devotional
meeting with prayer and roll call was
answered by a thought on "The Good
Shepherd," and Mrs. F. C. Taylor
gave a very interesting paper on same,
basing - her talk on the 23rd psalm.
Mrs. E. King read the 23rd psalm as
Bible reading and closing prayers were
conducted by the president. As usual,
there will be no meetings in July or
August, and instead of the garden
party, the usual donations' of money
will be paid to Mrs. Holmes or Mrs.
W. King. The first meeting in Sep-
tember will 'have "Missions" as its
theme.
A dainty lunch was served by host-
ess while all enjoyed a social half
hour.
Mr. Hugh. Miller of Detroit, is visit-
ing his mother, Mrs. Alexander Miller,
also his brother, Archie and family.
Mr, and Mrs. Frank King and son
Ross, Mrs. Ernest King and Mr.
Harry King, spent the week-end in
Toronto.
Mrs. Aynsley, who' has been spend-
ing some time• with her uncle and
aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Archie Miller, and
grandmother, returned to Toronto on
Friday last.
Mrs. J. W. Gamble, left On Tues-
day for the Canadian West, where she
plans on visiting relatives for a few
weeks.
Mrs. K. J. Heston and little daugh-
ter Ruth Ann, spent last week at their
cottage at Amberty Beach. Mr. Hues-
ton joined them' for the week-end.
.House Supplies'
Breakfast Cloths
They're in stock now in a
good ;variety of colours and
sizes. Easy to launder, decor-
ative in appearance.
$1.29 - $3.50
Place Mats
In cork or oilcloth, bright
attractive colours and designs.
$1.25 - $1.95 set
Homespuns
Sturdy striped materials are
what you need to cover your
veranda furniture, or make cur-
tains for your sun porch.
79c - 89c
Cushion Forms
Here is your opportunity to
buy cushion forms. Round or
square, assorted sizes.
39c - 75c"
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WINGFIANI ADVANCE-TINES
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, July 3, 4, 5
— Double Bill —
GEORGE RAFT & BRENDA MARSHALL In
"Background to Danger"
and —
LENA HORE & BILL ROBINSON In
W "Stormy eather"
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In Summer there are always odds and ends You need for your cottage or'
sun porch or yourself. Check your requirements early.
acation Nee
Here it is ! The sale you've waited for . . .
the quality and styles you've counted on . . . at
savings bigger than you ever hoped for.
SUMMER SALE
WKS, of the United Church, was
held last Wednesday at the home of
Mrs, A. Fox with the ,president, Mrs.
y, G. 'Gillespie .in charge, and the
theme being "The Lift Through Fel-
lowship in Christ." Miss Lettie Vex
read the different scripture passages„
while all took part in the Missionary
Monthly program, and Mrs. Fox led
in prayer. Mrs. Walter fames played
a piano solo, and Mrs, Beecroft had
charge of the chapter from the study
book, "For All of Life," telling of the
work of the International Missionary
Council, which takes in sixty-six
Protestant denominations and thirty
millions of Christian people, and
which stresses the vision of Christen-
donkas a vision of a community of all
peoples, as members of one family
under God. The meeting' was closed
with prayer by Mrs, Beecroft,
The people of the Langside com-
munity met in their hall on Wednes-
day night last, to do honor to the
newly-weds, Mr. and Mrs, McKinnon,
and presented them with, a purse of
money of over $50, All enjoyed the
.dancing and social time:
A program of unusual interest was
presented in the Institute Hall here,
on Thursday evening, ' with Chas.
'Martin charge. The popularity of the
numbers was to 'be judged by the
length and volume of the applause.
Mrs, Geo. Fisher acted as time-keeper,
and Mr. Robt. Carrick; an octogenar-
ian, won the prize for his accordian
selections. One contest caused much
merriment, when J. G. Gillespie, Ezra
Welwood, Jas. Falconer, and. J. D.
Beecroft were called to the platform
and were each given a basket on a
card table. Mrs. Gillespie, Mrs. Jas.
St, Marie and Mrs. Caslick were on
the platform as judges, and the men
were asked to quickly dress a .doll
With the clothes provided. The Conn-
Waddell orchestra supplied music for
the dance that followed lunch, and the
ladies had $20 for their lighting fund.
The Red Cross quilt, quilted by Mrs.
John Purdon's group, was auctioned
off and went to Mr. Thos. Gaunt.
Pte. Athol Purdon of Barriefield
Camp, is spending this week with his
parents.
Mrs. Ramage of Wawota, Sask.,
formerly Hazel Campbell, who has
been visiting with Mrs. John Camp-
bell of Ashfield, spent Sunday at the
home of Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Purdon.
Mr. and Mrs. Jack McIntyre of Dun-
gannon also visited there on Sunday.
The regular monthly meeting of the
W.M.S. of the Presbyterian Church,
was held last Wednesday afternoon in
the church with the 1st vice 'president,
Mrs. Albert Walters in charge, and
reading the scripture lesson. The topic
on Missionary work in China, was
taken by Mrs. Murray and Miss Annie
Kennedy, with Mrs. J. S. Craig and
Mrs. W. J. Coulter leading in prayer,
and the meeting was 'closed by prayer
by the president.
The Red Cross Society held a
quilting at the home of Mrs. A. E.
Purdon on Tuesday.
Many in this district will be inter-
ested in the passing of Mrs. Jas.
Straughan, of Goderich, formerly
Agnes Elizabeth Old. She was in her
eighty-third year and had been ill
since December and in bed since
March. Her.husband predeceased her
in 1931. All her family -of two daugh-
ters and three , sons were present for
the funeral on Friday. Her family
are, Mrs. Oliver McBrien, Mary; Mrs.
Jas. Laidlaw, Wilhemina, of West
Wawanosh; and Edward, Calmer, and
Andrew in Goderich and Goderich
Township. She had eleven grand-
children and twelve .great-grandchil-
dren. The funeral was held from the
home of Mrs. McBrien to -Colborne
Cemetery, with Rev. Stewart in charge
of the service and assisted by Rev
Goodwill, formerly of Auburn. This
community extends sympathy to the
bereaved families,
Mr. and Mrs.. Leo Caskenette and
two sons of Preston, spent the week-
end at the home of his brother, Mr.
Ralph Caskenette,
The funeral of Dr. Y. W. Scott, of
Detroit, was held in Wingham Cem-
etery on Wednesday afternoon. His
wife, formerly Mary Wilson, of Cul-
ross, and well known in 'this destrict,
survives, and one son, Dr. Robt. Scott,
in the U. S. Army. Their many friends
in this community extend sympathy
to the bereaved wife and son.
Neighbours and friends• met at the
home of Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Mcl3urney,
Monday night, last week, and Gwendo-
line Irwin and Doris Shiell presented
them with a -wall mirror and a card,-
table. The evening was spent' in
playing cards. Lunch was served and
all enjoyed the. social time together.
Mr,- and Mrs, Harry, David and.
Jimmie Stoops of Toronto, spent last
week with Mr. and Mrs, Lawrence
Taylor, and Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Stoops
and Peter Davis spent 'the weekend
there,.
The E, Wawanosh Patin Forum tina
on Tuesday evening at the home of
and Mrs, Lawrence Taylor with
27 present. After a good discussion,
lunch was served and all enjoyed the
social
Mr, and Mrs. Ronald Coultes of
telgrave, Mr, and Mrs, Gordon Scott,
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Rev. Rivers; a former pastor of the
United Church, when it was the
Methodist church, renewed acquaint-
ances here one .day last week. Mr.
Rivers is superannuated and is residing
near Toronto.
Mr. and 441/Irs. Ira McLean and fam-
ily, St. Thomas, were recent guests
with her sister, Mrs. W. C. King and
Mr. King. Their mother, Mrs. Earl,
returned home with them for a holi-
day.
Rev. M. H. Farr, Stratford, occu-
pied the pulpit in St. Stephens Angli-
can Church here, on Sunday afternoon.
Mr. Farr was born in the rectory here,
his father being rector of this parish
for soine few years.
please Return Red Cross Work
The Red Cross convenors again
appeal to all those with articles taken
out, to make a special effort to have
these returned as soon as po‘ssible as
the rooms will be closed during July
at least, following their packing on'
July 5. The, rooms will be open on
Friday night, June 30, owing to the
holiday to enable articles to be
brought in. This appeal is for articles
of long standing particularly.
The sympathy of the 'community
goes out to Miss Sarah Johnston in
the death of her brother, Fred John-
ston, who passed away suddenly on
the lawn of his home at Whitby.
Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Edgar visited
with relatives at Ayr and Galt recent-
ly, They accompanied Mr. and Mrs.
Cameron Stewart of Molesworth.
iMrs. Hamilton, who has spent the
past few months in Toronto, is spend-
ing a few weeks at her home here.
Her son, LAC. Hector Hamilton, who
Is stationed at Brantford, spent the
week-end a this home.
Mr. and Mrs. Mervin Stephens and
son of Thorndale, spent the week-end
with his mother, Mrs. R. H. Stephens.
Mrs. E. Hastie, Toronto, is spending
some time with her son, Mr. and Mrs.
Kenneth Hastie,
Mr. and Mrs. Lorne Gordon and
Mrs. Arthur Jackson, Hatriston, were
Sunday guests of Mr, and Mrs. R. W.
X. Wade.
Mr, and., Mrs, VVnt, Ferguson, Ed-
montono Alta,, are visiting relatives in
and around Gorrit, having come to
Ontario to attend their son's, wedding
in London, recently. Mr. Ferguson
was born at Orangehill and is a
brother of Mr. Robt, Ferguson. Mrs.
Ferguson is a sister of Dr, Whitley,
where they are staying.
Messrs Arthur Chisholm and Alex
Casemore, visited Middlesex County
Sunday and viewed the deitruetion
caused by the tornado which struck
there on Friday.
Mr, and Mrs, Percy. Ashton 'spent
Sunday with his sister, Mr. and Mrs.
jack Watson at tlyth.
The Mettbers of the Presbyterian
Church held their 'annual picnic in the
Agricultural Park here, on Saturday
last, when a large nOtttber attended.
All retOttitie a fine time.
Bathing Suits
..BOys, Trunks $L50,. $1.95
Girls' Suits .. $1.00, $1.59
Ladies' 'Suits $2,95, $4.50
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Jerseys
Penman's cotton jerseys are
an inexpensive style feature.
Children's sizes ..... ..." 69c - $1.25
Men's sizes , , $1.00
Ankle Socks
The whole family will need a
supply of Penman's anklets.
Childrens' ........ . ....... 25c, 29e
Ladies' . .... . . ...... 29c, 45c
Men's 55c, 75c
••••••••,,,..
Slacks, Shirts
Men's Summer Trousers"- in
cottons, spuns, tropicals.
• $2.75 - $5.95
Forsyth Sport Shirts
$2.00 - $3.00
Arrow Doublers $3.00
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AT
Smith's Economy Food Store
MAKES IRONING EASIER LIFEBUOY HEALTH
SATINA pkg. 7c SOAP ....... 8 cakes 20c
LA FRAN= MAPLE LEAF
BLUES IN SUDS pkg. 15t TOILET SOAP , .. 3 cakes 14c
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War Grade Rubber Rings 4 dozen 25d
Certo — for jams and jellies .. . ,bottle 2,7c
Heavy Grade Metal Jar Rings dozen 29c
FRONTENAC 70's WHITE AYL1VIER TOMATO SERVIETTES 2 pkgs. 25t JUICE, 20-oz. tin - . . . 11c
INTERLAKE 150's McCORMICK'S "A"
PAPER TOWELS ... 2 rolls 29c FANCY SODAS, 6-oz, pkg. 12c"
Grapefruit Juice, 47-oz.
. .
35c
35 KAIVI—an all pork product
b7SIVIITH'S PURE
GRAPE ...JUICE, bottle 25c I RASPBE RRY JAM, jar :..... 390
Sliced BACON, 1/2 lb. 27c
COOKED AND CURED MEATS
Arork BOLOGNA ,..,,...- lb. 25C
Smoked Back BACON ... lb •63e Pimento VEAL LOAI!... lb. 88c
Macaroni & Cheese Loaf, lb 33c CHICKEN ROLL ..., lb. 43c
Smoked Cottage Rolls lb 43c DELICIO LOAF -4 - lb. 48c
•-- PRESII FRUITS ANW VEGE'rABLES
Cabbage, Carrots,: Tomatoes, Lettuce, 'Valli Beaus, Cauliflower,
Oranges, Lemons, Grapefritit, etc.
itivrtot4 COUPONS VALID THURSDAV, JUNE '29th
Sligo, Nos, 1 to 35. PreserVet, Not. to 22. Rutter, N60. '62 to 67.
Tea arid Coffee, Nos. 45 and El to E6,
Canning Sugar', Nes. Fl to
WHITECHURCH
Wedding Bells are ringing.
Pte. Johnston Moore of the Kings
Own Rifles, grandson of Mr. and Mrs.
John Johnston, of Kinloss, was report-
ed as being wounded in France on
Invasion Day.
Mr. Meldrum, Sandburn and May
and Mable of Turnberry, visited on
Saturday with his mother, Mrs. Chas.
Sandburn, who has been confined to
her bed for the last seven months.
Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Galbraith, and
Mrs. Robt. Mitchell, of Wingham, and
Mr. and Mrs. A. McMichael of Wrox-
eter, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs.
Gordon Elliott.
Miss Eileen Yeomans, and Miss
Marjorie Hoffman are trying their
Entl•ance exams this week, while Miss
Faye McClenaghan was allowed her
pass on her years work.
Mrs. Elwood Barbour of Fordyce,
is visiting at the home of her parents,
Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Pettapiece, as
her mother is very seriously ill.
Mr. Clarence McClenaghan took a
car-load of young people to the Y.P.U.
picnic at. Goderich Summer School on
Monday.
Mrs. Robt. Phillips of Goderich,
spent the week-end With Mr. and Mrs.
W. R. Farrier. "
Mrs. Robt. Mowbray has been pro-
gressing favourably in Wingham Hos-
pital, after her recent operation there.
Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Rintoul and
sons of St. Helens, spent Sunday with
her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Pur-
don.
Mrs. Ed. Gaunt on Friday attended
the funeral of her brother-in-law, the
late Richard Wilson of Goderich, and
son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Wil-
son of Turnberry. He was in his
eighty-sixth •year and had never mar-
ried, and of a family of seven children,
one brother Charles of Vancouver,
still survives. Interment took place in
Wingham cemetery.
Mr. and Mrs. Ross Robinson and
Keith of Tilsonburg, and Mr. and Mrs.
Calvin Robinson of Morris, visited on
Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs.
Mason Robinson. Mr. and Mrs. Geo.
Robinson and daughter of Port Bur-
well also visited with relatives here
and in Wingham, and Mr. and Mrs.
Stewart, her parents, returned home
with them.
The regular monthly meeting of the
Ripley, Mr. Harry'Mcl3urney of Tees-
water, and "Mr. and Mrs, Wallace Conn
and Elaine, Mint iSkluday with Mr,
and' Mrs. Thos, Hill, Langside.
Born—in Wingliam Hospital, on
Monday, June 20,' to Mr. and Mrs.
Bill Smith of Langside, (nee Florence
Caskenette) a daughter.
Mr. and Mrs. Sam Hutchison and
Mr, and Mrs, Mervin Templemari and
family of Wingham, speritv Sunday
with Mrs, Will Conn,
Mr. and Mrs. Hardie Simpson .and
daughters of Teesweeer, spent Sunday
with Mr, and Mrs. JO, Conley,
Mrs. Herbert Pettapiece is very
seriously ill at present,
School children are overjoged that
this week will see the finish of the
school term, -
The ladies of the Women's Institute
are holding a picnic at the Hall on
July 7, for the mothers and children
in this community. Plan to attend,
Different members of the Jehovah
Witness were in this community on
Sunday last.
Tpr. Joseph St. Marie, returned to
Camp Borden last . Wednesday, after
spending a week at home on sick
leave, following an operation and a
dose of mumps.
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Beach Wear
White Gloves
For cool comfort and summer
style, you'll like these white
rayons.
Sizes 6 - 7%2
$1.00 - 1.50 pr.
Print Dresses
Little girls can be easily, dres-
sed in these print dresses.
Sizes 2 - 6
$1.00 - $1.49
•• KING'S
The many friends of Mr. E.. W.
Carson will be pleased to learn he was
able to be brought home from Vic-
toria Hospital, London, by ambulance
on Sunday, and while he is improving,
it will be a few weeks before he is
able to have visitors.
Mr. and Mrs. Cloyne Michel cele-
brated their tenth wedding annivers-
ary on Sunday, when members of both
their families spent the day with them.
Mr. and Mrs. Campbell' of
Drayton, spent Monday with his sis-
ter, Mr, and Mrs. Victor Shera.,
Had Lucky' Escape
The electric storm which visited
our community on Friday last, struck
the house of Mr. and. Mrs. Alex Sang-
ster, a few miles north of iGorrie, and
at the same time killed their two dogs
which had sought shelter from the
storm in the. kitchen where Mr. and
Mrs. Sangster were. While neither
Mr. or Mrs, Sangster were hurt, she
received ,burns on her face from] the
steel part of her glasses as well as
the steel zipper on her dress while he
was amazed to see his shoes torn off.
No great damage was done- the. house
otherwise.
MORRIS
Mr. David Johnston and Fleming
attended • the wedding of Mr. John-
ston's son Charlie, at Muskoka on
Monday.
Miss Jessie Holmes, visited with
friends in Toronto for a week'or more.
Mr. Spence McKinnon of Ipperwash,
is spending a furlough with his
Mr. and Mrs. Robt. McKinnon
at Bluevale.
Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Peacock visited
on Sunday afternoon with Mr. and
Mrs. Richard Johnston and Emma.
Mr. and Mrs. Earl, Hamilton and'
family, spent Sunday aftdrnoon with
Mr. Henry Mathers, sisters and Chas.
Mrs. Robt. McLennan spent last
Thursday' with Mr. and Mrs. Chas.
Jones and son at Auburn.
Master. Arnold Mathers is spendinE
some holidays with his grandmother
and aunt and his uncle's aunt aid cou-
sin's in Turnberry.
Mr. Harvey, Robertson held a bee,
of men helping shingle part of his
barn, on Monday.
Some of the farmers have started'to
cut their hay and report a good trop.