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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1944-12-14, Page 3FOR THE CHILDREN All Wool Sweaters $1.98 Flannel Pyjamas $1.00 Boys' Plaid Doeskin Shirts $1.25, $1.39 Boys' Lined Greeks $2.98 Fleece Combinations, sizes 26 to 32 $1.25 •••• Choice selection of Men's, WomemPs and chil • - dren's bed Room Slippers 69c. to $1.29 Children's and Ladies'• Rubber Overshoes. BADE -KkAV.-441,g4f --074r topic was taken by Mrs. W, H. Mc. Kinney and dealt with the Evangel. istic, social and. economic advance in, British Guiana and :tho Government policy regarding educational centres, Miss Olive Scott conducted the elec- tion of officers and the Installation service, The nominating committee presented the following slate of offic- ers; Honorary Pres„ Mrs. P.S. Mac- Ewen; pres„ Mrs. Raymond Elliott; 1st vice-pres.,Mrs. Walter Smillie; 2nd vice-pres„ Mrs. W. H, McKinney; secretary, Mrs, Archie Messer; assist, secretary, Miss Olive Scott; treasurer, Mrs. R. F. Garni'ss; Mission Band leader, Mrs, Gordon Mundell; assist M,B. leader, Mrs. Burns Moffatt; wel- come and welfare secretaries, Miss Florence Fowler, Mrs. R; Elliott; lit- erature and library sec'y„ Mrs. J. 5, Elliott; Glad Tidings sec'y„ Mrs. Stan- ley Moffatt;; supply sec'y,, Mrs, P, S. MacEwen; life membership sec'y., Mrs, J., Chilvers; hoe helpers sec'y., Mrs. W. G, Mundell; press reporter, Miss Olive Scott; pianist; Mrs. J. C. Hig- gins. The president offered prayer and closed the meeting. • Ladies' Aid Society Elect's The 4th quarterly meeting of the Ladies' Aid Society was held on Thursday afternoon in, the school room of the Presbyterian Church with the president, Mrs. Walter Smillie, in ,charge. After singing a hymn, Mrs. Joseph Chilvers led in prayer. , Both groups reported holding regu- lar meetings with a good attendance. Red Cross sewing was. done at most of the meetings as well as work to raise• funds f or the church. The amount raised by the groups was over $90.00. The treasurer reported that the books would close with a substan- tial balance. Mrs. Gordon Mundell conducted the election of officers with the following result: president, Mrs. Burns Mof- fatt; vice-president, Mrs. Roy TurVey; secretary, Mrs. Archie Messer; treas., Mrs. W. G. Mundell. The newly- elected president closed the meeting. Antique Display Shown Men's Club The Bluevale and District Men's Club held a regular meeting on Wed- nesday night in the basement of 'the PreAyterian Church. The president J, C. Higgins, presided. During the business period the community hall t hat is in the course of construction, Was the subject of much discussion. The guest for the evening was Mr Hubert of Gorrie. His exhibit of antiques in hand carved wood was of interest. His illustrated lecture showed slides of the Ferguson High- way to Cochrane and the mining dis- tricts of Northern Ontario, Italia; masonry, stone building, the Pope's home and his family history, Mrs. Aitken President Of W. A. The December meeting of the Wo- men's Association was held in the United Church on Thursday afternoon the president, Mrs. Alex McCrackin presiding. During the devotiona period,.Mrs. W. J. Johnston gave the .01141,•/••••}1ftwari. fti:707e- .e;;,-41e.ekrzse • " .041 Meg-7 r25P4WONOW4 NtrrekrArr S PrIOM ONALD ,RAE & SON 114rdware - JUST RECEIVED A GOODLY NUMBER OF NEW TOYS. BETTER GET YOURS NOW. • Beautiful Gifts that are Useful and Always Welcome Electric Heating Pads - Enamelware Etc. Buy that Lad of Yours his Bicycle For $42.50 Either. 1Viaroon; or Black. FOR THE LITTLE TOTS: TRAINS, ROCKING, HORSES, HOBBY HORS- ES, WALKERS AND STROLLERS. YOU ARE ALWAYS WELCOME AT THE QUALITY, HARDWARE. Coal & Coke, Lime; Plaster, 10sulatiori, Sheetroc, Paint & Glass, Sporting Goods, We Deliver. Phone 27. scripture reading and Rev. J. W. John- son led in prayer. Reports of the years' work were given by the secre- tary, Mrs, Geo. Thomson and. the treasurer,. Mrs. Geo. Hetherington. Mrs. Robt. Shaw gave a report of the visiting committee and Mrs. jas. Rob- ertson of the parsonage committee. Rev. J. W. Johnson presided for the election of officers. At the close re- freshments were served, • Officers elected were: -Pres., 'Mrs, M. L. Aitken; vice-pres., Mrs. Earl Hamilton; secy.,, Mrs, 'Geo, Thomson; Treas., ,Mrs. Geo, Hether- ington; press sec'y„. Miss M. Duff; pianist, Mrs. W. J. Johnston; assistant pianist,' Mrs. Ed. Johnston; program committees, Mrs. Geo. Thornton, Mrs, R. H. McKinnon; Mrs, W. 5. John- ston, Mrs, Wm. Peacock, Mrs, Carl Johnston; parsonage committee, MA. Jas, Kirton, Mrs. Jas. Peacock, Mrs. Ed. Johnston; visiting committee, Mrs. A, McCrackin, Mrs. -Geo, Thornton, Mrs., Jas. 'Johnston, . Mrs. Milton Smith, Mrs. R. H. McKinnon, MrS. Frank Stamper. ;14-1,041000, Lig ht Up For Christmas The Wartime regula- tions regarding use of electric power for lights has been rescinded. You may now use dec- orated lights. Call 156, the Hydro Shop, and have Christ- mas lights' placed on your verandah or on lawn trees or other ob- jects at your home. Hydro Shop mfAmmLAK-egAmt <91. ott • ' THEM P` 4)110 5 144 Shop Early While Our Stock Is Complete ' GIFTS FOR HER Sulette 84 Formula. Slips . • .. • $2.00 Fancy Panties & bloom- ers, all sizes . , 69c to 98c White Snow Boots $3.49 . Satin Nightgowns and Pyjamas $2.98 All Wool Botany Sweat- ers, brown, wine, royal and green ... . _ . $3.98 LADIES' HOSIERY Chiffon 84 Crepe, $1.25 Silk & Lisle Mesh, $1.25 6 & 8 Thread Serviec 98c, $1.19 hristmas by .. Lamplight The. Ever Welcome Gilt What room cannot be enhanced by the addition of a smart, well styled lamp? Very few we think ... and we marvel at the selection that we've gather- ed together . . . lamps to grace any room in the house. 4% Lamps $6.50 to $12.50 Fancy Tables $3.50 up Mirrors . , . . , $2.00 to $12.50 Smokers .... , $8.50 to $12.50 Cedar Chests - $32.50 to $45.00 Kindergarten Sets . ... . $4.75 Children's Rockers . $2.25 to $3.75 Studio Couches . - „ . „ $65.00 See us for Livingroom, Bedroom or Diningroom Furniture HARRY FRITOGLE Funeral Service and Ambulance Pholiett Day 109W Night 109J Thursday, December L4, 1944 WINGHtU. ADVANCE-T1Xth$ GIFTS FOR HIM Dress Shirts $1.29, $1.59, $1.98 Ties (Boxed) 49c, 79c Scarfs (all colors) 98c Fine Hose . Overshoes (4 buckle) 35c to $1.25 $3.25 All Wool Pullover Sweaters $2.98 Lined Kid Gloves' $1.69 a ORISTKAs BLUEVALE W. M. S. Elected Officers The president, Mrs. Raymond El; liott, presided for the annual .meeting' of the W. M. S. of„Knox Presbyterian Church, on Thursday afternoon in the Sunday School: The 'opening prayer from. the Glad Tidings, was read by Mrs. Burns Moffatt and Mrs. W. G. Mundell read the Christmas message from Matthew. The treasurer's report London. Executives of the Great Western Railway at London had made a tour of inspection of the •London, Huron and Bruce to Wingharn. There was a successful three day poUltry show at Guelph, There was an installment of the serial "The Two Destinies" by Wilkie Collins, Morris, Grange elected officers as follows: Master, John Salter; Over- seer. Robert Warwick; Lecturer, John Elston; Stewart, Archie MacLean; as- sistant Stewart, James Brandon; Chap- lin, John Roe; Treasurer, William Is- bister; Secretary, W. B. Milts; Gate- keeper, Henry Perdue; Ceres, Mrs. Warwick; Pornonaf Mrs. Brandon; Flora, Mrs. Mills; Lady assistant Ste- wart, Mrs. McLean. The dictionary sheds light on these quaint and pictur- esque terms not in use today, Ceres was the Roman Goddess of growing vegetation; Pomona, Goddess of the fruit of trees; Flora, Goddess of flow- ers, and Grange meant "a Lodge of the Patrons of Husbandry". A news report was of a man im- pri'soned for beating his wife, As he was locked up he said he had one com- fort anyhow, that he was not sent to gaol for doing a mean thing, Last item, a hint to mothers. In getting up a suit for a boy, if you want to make his trousers last, finish 'the coat first, WESTFIELD Rev. Hazelwood of Walton, had the service at Westfield on Sunday, and gave a splendid Temperance address. Mr. Wm. McDowell visited on Fri• day with Mr, and Mrs. Wesley Stack- house, of Brucefield. Mr. and Mrs. J. L. McDowell, visit- ed on Saturday with Mr. and Mrs, Gordon Smith, of Goderich, The Mission Band Met on Sunday afternoon with 16 Present. The meet- ing was led by Mrs. Wm. Carter. The election of Officers for the coming year was held with Lloyd McDowell being elected president; vice-president; Vio- let Cook; secretary, Lorna Buchanan; treasurer, Billy Rodger. Each mem- ber of the Band are asked to bring one new member to the January meeting. The roll call for January is to. be a New Years verse. Several of the members led in sentence prayers, The scripture lesson was read by Mrs. Carter, The roll call'was answered by each member with a Christmas verse, Mrs. Harold Snell told a very interest- ing Christmas story. Christmas read- ings were given by several of the members, Mrs. Edgar Howatt is recovering nicely from a tonsil operation which took place at Wingham hospital on Thursday. Mr. W. A. Campbell and Donald were Stratford visitors on Monday. The School Christmas concert of S. S. No, 6, East Wawanosh, will be held on Wednesday evening, December 20. A good program is being prepared by the school, children and young people of the section. Everybody welcome. The Y.P.U. held their meeting on Wednesday evening with Phyllis Cook Queens Hotel Dining Room SPECIAL- Sunday Dinner-5 to 8 p.m. Christmas Dinner-5 to 8 p.m. New Year's Dinner-5 to 8 p.m. - Phone 176 for reservations - WE CATER TO- Weddings - Parties - Clubs Phone Orders for Sandwiches, etc. to take out. EAT AND ENJOY A number of the men met at the church last week and haev a good bit of the wiring done, ready for the in- stallation of hydro. Mr. and Mrs. Norman McDowell, visited on Saturday with Mr. and Mrs. IC, Dawson, of Dungannon. showed that the allocation had been exceeded by over $5.00. Quilts, valu- ed at $8.00 and $8.50 in cash was re- ported from the supply secretary. The literature secretary has sent. S. S. papers and books to, a Mission in New Brunswick. The Home Helper's sec.,. retary reported that one member had become an active member and that the givings this year were slightly less. The Mission Band raised $18.64, One life membership was presented. The Old Newspaper Proved Interesting Miss Bessie Moses, 2nd line of Morris, sends one of her late father's old newspapers from which to cull a few interesting, items. It is' the Weekly Globe, dated Friday, March 10th, 1816. The first of, its 16 pages is taken up with the details of the attainments and- philanthropy of Senator William McMaster, who endowed McMaster University and of his wife, Susan Moulton, who endowed Moulton Col- lege for girls. The next item Unties as a jolt from the "wicked" States, Secretary • of war Belknap, in President Grant's cabinet, was accused of stealing for his own aggrendizinent. Henry Ward Beecher was having trouble with scandal mongers in Ply- mouth church. ' The editorials were: Teachers' sal- DifficultieS of protection and the banns mania. Of 8 deaths recorded, eleven were of children, Mark Twain wrote hum- Oronsly of Om in Ids famil, printed from the New York Sun was Walt Whitman's eye witness account a the assassination of Lincoln, in the Ford, Theatre, April 14th, 1865. The play on that night was °Our Aineri. can Cousin'' Which Walt calls singularly witless composition', Con,. stable Reid, shot in the struggle at. tending the arrest of. the Dounellys at Ltteati (Riddulph Murders), died at • Rogers 1847 SILVERWARE and COMMUNITY PLATE W,4Z--W,44-0.;-4K-Mef<kg*-44--MAK--x.7.7ft.cgie-Z--OgO 11111111111111111M111111111111111111111111111111ali • in charge. Scripture lesson was read by Pearl Jamieson, Poem by Ron- ald TaylOr. Prayer, Winnifred Camp- bell. A splendid topic was given by Mrs. Harold Snell on "From Christ to man through art and pen." The meet- ing closed with the benediction, Fine English Bone China. Full Cut Stem Crystalware Cups and Saucers. Mirrors - Whatnots. Table Lamps . $4,75 up