The Wingham Advance-Times, 1944-12-21, Page 8. Merry
Christmas
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BAPTIST CHURCH
Rev. J. N. H. Norton, Pastor
SUN. • DEC. 24th, 1944
11 a.m.-Morning Worship and
Bible Study.
7.30 p.m.-Guest Speaker-Rev.
John Lucas. ,
All are welcome.
Coulter; Welcome and Welfare,
Mrs. Murray; !lame Helper's, Mrs,
Rat. Ross and pianists, Annie Xen,
may. Mrs. Ross and Mrs. Laidlaw,
The regular monthly meeting of the
Women's Institute was held on Tues-
day last at the home of Mrs. Ezra
Welwood, with the president, Mrs.
Cecil Falconer in charge of the meet-
ing. After the roll call "'Hints on
Xmas Decorations", it was decided to
have an entertainment in the ball on
Wednesday, December 27, The ladies
decided .that the Red Cross Society
and the Institute should each contri-
bute a dollar, so that a small gift
could be given to each boy returning
from overseas: The following pro-
gram was then given, A Christmas
piano solo, by Scholtg; an Irish
reading, read by Mrs. Eynon; Mrs.
Scholtz read, A little bit of Xmas, and
Mrs. Garnet Farrier read, the topic,
Let us be cheerful. 'The meeting clos-
ed by singing the National Anthem,
The pupils of S, S. No. 10, Kinloss,
under the direction of their teacher,
Miss Marie McCrostie, presented a
splendid program of choruses, drills,
dialogues and recitations at a concert
in the hall on Friday evening, the 'hall
being filled, even with the storm.
Santa arrived in tune and among the
gifts, presented an end-table, the gift
of the pupils, to' their teacher. At the
close of the meeting, Ma. Jas. McIl-
rath moved a° hearty vote of thanks
and appreciation to Miss MacCrostie,
who is leaving the school at the holi-
days, for her untiring interest in the
school and section, during the time she
has spent here. Mr. Robt. Mowbray
seconded the motion and all joined in
the hearty hand-clap and sang "For
she's a jolly good fellow.
The regular monthly meeting of the
W.M.S. of the United Church, was
held on Wednesday at the home of
Mrs. Garnet Farrier, with the presi-
dent, Mrs. J. G. Gillespie, in the chair
and leading in the reading of God's
Gift to us. A candle lighting service
was held,. Mrs. Beecroft lighting the
first one, for the Jews of Canada, the
race into which Christ was born; Mrs.
Falconer lit the second, for the French
'Canadians, who will also worship the
King; Mrs. Ernest Beecroft lit the
third candle for the newcomers' of
faith from Europe, who bring a rich
Christian heritage with them; Mrs.
Scholtz lit the fourth for the German
Protestants, who kept religion alive in
their land and in Canada, and Mrs. W.
R. Farrier lit the fifth, the candle of
friendship for all those who' have
come to Canada from Africa or Asia
praying that all may come, to know'
and adore the Christ Child.' Mrs. Jos.
Tiffin led, in prayer for the missionary
workers.
The slate of officers made out by
the committee, Mrs. Scholtz, Mrs.
Tiffin and Mrs. W. R. Farrier, was
.accepted and the officers appointed for
nevt year are: President, Mrs. J. G.
Gillespie; 1st Vice-Pres., Mrs. 'Jas.
Falconer; 2nd Vice-Pres., Mrs. Milian
Moore; 3rd Vice-Pres., Mrs, Herb
Laidlaw; Sec'y., Mrs. Lott; Corres.
Sec'y., Mrs. J. D. Beecroft; Treasurer,
Mrs. Albert Coultes;,pianistk, Mrs, W.
R. Farrier, Mrs-Beecroft; Music Com.,
Mrs. Farrier, Mrs. Scholtz; Missionary
Monthly' Sec'y., Mrs. 'Geo. McClen-
aghan; Baby Band, Mrs. Lorne John-
ston; Mission Band, Mrs. T. H. Moore,
and Mrs. Gillespie; Prayer Corn., Mrs.
Mac Ross and Mrs. Tiffin; Auditors,
Officers for the W. A, were-Presi-
dent, Mrs. Garnet Farrier; 1st Vice-
president. Mrs. Ernest Casemore; Sec-
retary, Mrs. J. D. Beecroft. Christmas
hymns originating' in different lands,
we're sung during the meeting, which
was closed with the Lord's Prayer in
unison. . •
Don't forget the social evening being
held this Friday in the Presbyterian
Church by the congregation 'of that
church and the United Church, Lunch
will be served and all are invited to
attend this Christmas gathering.
GORRIE
Miss Betty Heinmiller, Hespeler, is
spending a month with her mother,
Mrs. Viola Heinmiller.
The Christmas- entertainment which
was to be held in' the Presbyterian
Church here on Thursday night, De-
cember 21, has been postponed until
next Wednesday night, December 27,
to which everyone is welcome. The
pastor, will give an illustrated lecture,
The members of the L.O.E,O. met
on Saturday 'afternoon in their lodge
rooms and packed the annual bale
which is sent to the Richmond Hill
Orphanage, The bale was valued at
$40.00.
There will be a Christmas service in
the 'United Church here On Sunday
night at 8 p.m:, to which everyone is
invited.
Mts, Robert Ashton and sister, Miss
Elsie jadques, attended the funeral of
the late Robeet Hubbard at Lakeleti
on Tuesday. Mr. Hubbard died sud-
denly on Sunday while eating his din-
ner,
Presbyterian W. M, S. glee*
,Mrs, Prattit Sanderson, Wroneter,
entertained the members of the Pres,
byteriatt W. M. 8. at her home on
Monday last, when the annual meeting
ATRE
burs., Fri, Sat. Dec. 21, 22, 23
LAUREL & HARDY
In
"The Dancing Masters"
Here is the best Laurel & Hardy for some time.
There are the typical situations plus, the old time
runaway, and the driverless bus stunt.
Also "Short Subjects".
There will be a FREE MATINEE Saturday after-
noon at 2.30 p.m. This matinee is for children only.
Mon., Tues., Wed., Dec. 25, 26, 27
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Harry JAMES must.D.....KERS
Xavier CUSAT411 ORCH.
Directed by
GEORGE SIDNEY
Produced by
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Also "Short Subjects".
Dec. 28, 29, 30-Special-"HOME IN INDIANA"
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Lyceum Theatre wishes to
extend Season's Greetings
to its patrons and friends.
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We thank the people of this community ,for
their patience and patronage during these troubled
times when goods are difficult to procure.
Wishing you all the best Christmas Greetings
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Thnroday, DeCeMb.or 21, 1944
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whi ch Mrs. Nobes sang "Shepherds in ..".; • the Fields Abiding", Rev. 11/11% Nobes
gaVe .a most interesting address on the
Missionary work of the church, basing
his talk on the Canadian Indian, Mrs,
R. W. N, Wade took the Bible reading
found in St, Luke, chap, 2, 'verses
8-18,
Mrs, H, V. Holmes, president for
the past few years, thanked the mem-
bers for their support, not allowing
her name to stand for election this
year, Mn Nobes conducted the elec-
lion which resulted in the following:
Hon. pres.. Mrs, Nobes; pres., left
open; 1st vice-pres., Mrs. Wade; 2nd
-vice-pres,, Mr's, Ernest King; Sec'y'
treas., Mrs. George King, who has fil-
led this position for 14 years; Dorcas
corn., Mrs, Ritchie, Mrs, Foster, Mrs.
Laurence, Mrs. Marshall; sec'y Living
Message, Mrs. Short; sec'y Little
Helpers, Mrs. Dinsmore; pres sec'y.,
Mrs. W, C, King; pianist, Mrs. N.
Wade; auditors, Mrs. W. C. King,
Mrs, j, H, King
The meeting closed with prayers
following which the hostess served a
dainty lunch.
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was held following a devotional serv-
ice. The election, conducted by Mrs.
J. Armstrong, resulted in the follow-
ing: ••
Pres,, Mrs, F. Sanderson; 1st vice-
pres., Mrs. S. Robinson; sec'y., 'Mrs.
J. L. ,McEwan; Treas., Mrs. Meighan;
Glad Tidings sec'y., Mrs. B. Stewart,
The zneeting• closed with prayer.
Anglican W. A. Annual
The Anglican W.= A. was held on
Thursday at the home of Mrs. H. V.
Holmes when their annual meeting was
held. Following a program during
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HOLIDAY DANCES
Friday, Dec. 22nd
Old Time (RHYTHMIERS)
Saturday, Dec. 23rd
Modern ((ARRUTHERS)
Sunday Midnight, Dec. 24th
Modern (CARRUTHERS)
Monday, Dec. 25th
Old Time (RHYTHMIERS)
Wednesday, Dec. 27th
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Friday, Dec. 29th
New & Old Time (CARRUTHERS)
Saturday, Ded. 30th
Modern (CARRUTHERS)
Sunday Midnight, Dee. 31st
Modeili (CARRUTHERS)
Monday, January 1st
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United Church W. A. Name Officers
The .Women's Association of Gorrie
United Church held their annual
meeting on December 14, in the school
room of the Church. Owing to the
riess of the president, Mrs. Galbraith,
the vice-president, Mrs. Heinmiller,
presided. The meeting opened with
the Christmas Carol "Hark the Herald
Angles Sing" and Mrs, Copeland led
in prayer, Mrs. Gordon , Edgar read
the scripture lesson followed by a read-
ing "A Star that gleams in the dark-
ness" by Mrs. Heinmiller and one en-
titled "The Man of Galilee" by Mrs.
M. Irwin. The treasurer, Mrs. M.
Irwin. gave the annual report show-
ing the society had a very successful
year, balance on hand at the end of
1943, $132..; receipts for 1944, $204.00,
showing a balance on hand at present
of $336.00. The election of officers
then took place resulting as follows:
Prps., Mrs. V. Heinmiller; vice-pres.,
Mrs. H. Ashton; Corr. Sec'y., Mrs. R.
Harrison; fin. sec'y., Mrs. F. Hynd-
man; treas., Mrs. M. Irwin; pianist,
Mrs. H. Sparling; asst. pianist, Mrs, R,
Ashton; lunch corn., Mrs. G. Edgar;
quilt com.: convenor, Mrs. R. Ashton,
Mrs J Edwards, Mrs. H. Ashton;
parsonage corn.: convenor, Mrs. A. E.
Toner, Mrs. W. H. Gregg, Mrs. Jno.
Hyndman, Mrs. H. Sparling; auditors;
Mrs. R. H. Carson. Mrs. R. C. Cope-
land.
The meeting closed with the singing
of "0 Little Town of Bethlehem" and
benediction.
EAST .WAWANOSH
S. S. No. 9, East Wawanosh Faint
Forum, met at the home of Gershom
Johnston with an attendance of 27.
A discussion on Rural Communities
can be attractive, was held. Progres-
sive euchre was played The next
meeting will be held at the home of
Mr. and Mrs. Roy Pattison.
MORRIS
Many friends of Miss Lavina Scott,
are pleased to know she is progressing
favorably since her recent operation,
at the home of Mr. and Mrs. F. C.
Taylo'r, Gorrie.
Please remeber the Browntown
Xmas Tree' Wednesday 20th.
HOWICK COUNCIL
Wroxeter,. Dec. 6th, 1944
The Council met , in the Township
Hall according to adjournment, the
members were all present, the Reeve,
D, L. Weir, in the chair.
The minutes of last regular meeting
were read and on motion of McCallum
and Winter were adopted,
Moved by Wniter and McCallum.
that the Amendment to By-law No. 3
of the Township of Howick for. Uri
year 1937, as read the third time, be
finally passed. Carried.
Moved by Farrish and Inglis, that
this Council call for tenders for rent-
ing and operating Wroxeter Skating
Rink for the winter of 1944-45, tenders
to be in the hand§ of the Clerk on or
before 12 o'clock, *men, December
14th, 1944,
Moved by Winter and Farrish, that
the Reeve be given an allowance of
$25,00 over and above his regular fees
and mileage in consideration of his
services as Reeve., Carried.„
Moved by Parrish and Inglis, that
the Road Accounts, as approved, be
paid. tarried.
Moved by Metalluni and Farriah,
that the following accounts be paid,
Carried,
J. Hoffle, refund of dog tax, $2,06;
Harry Dane, refund of dog tot, $2,00;
Austin St, Marie, sheep killed by dogs,
$12,60; Clarence ;McCallum, error in
assessment, $1,71 ; ;Herb, Collins, bal.
mice salary 1944, Relief Officer,
$26,25; !George Pittendreigli, refund of
dog talc, $2.00; Harry Xing, sheep
killed by dogs,. 01,00; Mrs, M. C,
might, trip to Wirigliati re Galbraith,
$4.00; Ut Church, Pordwieh, rent of
and reading the scripture lesson. The
meditation, The New-born King, was
taken by .Mrs, Ezra Welwood. Mrs.
Murray gave a reading, The Message
of Christmas, and Mrs. McQuillan led
in the Glad Tidings prayer. Mrs. W.
J. Coulter read The Christmas Story,
and Mrs. Mowbray led in prayer for
the missionaries.
The following officers were *appoint-
ed for another year and were duly in-
stalled: Hon. Pres,, Mrs. David Ken-
nedy; Hon. Sec'y., Mrs. A, Emerson;
President, Mrs. Robt. Mowbray; 1st
Vice-Pres., Mrs. Albert Walters; 2nd
Vice, Mrs. Jas.. McInnis; Sec'y., Mrs.
A. McQuillan, with Mrs. Welwood as
assistant secretary; Treas., Miss Annie
Laidlaw; Glad Tiding Sec'y., Mrs.J. S.
Craig; Library and Lit. Sec'y., Mrs. W.
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ing Dept. Store
On Wednesday next week, December 27th, this
store will be closed in the afternoon.
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hall, 4 meetings, $6.00; Howick Agr.
Society, grant for 1944, $225.00; Isaac
Gamble, balance salary as. Clerk, 1944,
$165.00; b. L. Weir, fees and mileage
and allowance, $127.80; John Winter.
fees and mileage, ,$87.30.; Elmer Far-
rish, fees• and mileage, $94.40; Edward
McCallum, fees and mileage, $100.80;
James Inglis, fees and mileage,
$108.00; D. L. Weir, trip to Toronto
and expenses, $15,65; A. Moffat, sup-
plies for Wroxeter Hall, $11.45; Pon-
ald Webber, trucking salvage, $4,50;
A. H. Erskine, tax collections and tax
Deeds, $36.97; Jas. L. Walkom, ex-
penses re flag pole, Fordwich, $18.25;
County Treas., hospital, expenses re T. .
Allen. $2.60; D. Robinson,. servicing
street lights, Wroxeter, $78.00; Mi.m.
World, 'forms for Clerk's Office $2,23;
Relief, $30.68; George Ra.dford, con-,
struction of Mun. Drain No. 19,
$950.00; George RadfOrd, repairing
Sanderson Mum Drain, $250,00. Total
expenditures, $2077.63.
Moved by Inglis and Winter that •
this Council do now adjourn, to, meet
in the Township Hall, Gorrie, on 'the
15th day of December at the hour of
1:30 or at the call of the Reeve.
Carried. „, •
ISAAC GAMBLE, Clerk. ,
M.
WHITECHURCH
Merry Christmas to all.
During the past week, Mr. Rae of
Lucicnow• has been wiring the Presby-
terian Church for hydro, This will be
a splendid. improvement for the con-
gregation.
Mr. Robt, Inglis of Dolphin, 112an.,
has been visiting for the past few
weeks with his brother, Mr, Tilt's.
Miss. Marjorie Purdon, operator at
Fergus Station, spent the week-end
with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robt.
Purdon.
The annual meeting of the W.M.S..
of the Presbyterian Church. was held
in the basement on Thursday, with the
president, Mrs. Robt. Ross in charge