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Home My WebLink AboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1946-12-19, Page 8illanatosnommagamottoymmetkaogneoOMMOiitaattegattOMMCCOnlatOMCCEMOatues The Wallpaper Shop VISIT OUR GIFT DEPARTMENT FOR GIFT SUGGESTIONS TABLE LAMPS from $4.50 up FLOOR LAMPS $19.95 and $22.95 PIN-UP $4.75 CHINA BROOCHES, $1.44, $1.81, $2.00, $2.31 CHINA EARRINGS $2.69 - $3.00 (including tax) e HAND PAINTED TRAYS . . $3.00, $3.25 and $4.80 COFFEE TABLES , . .$8.25 and $13.95 BEAUTIFUL SILVER CANDELABRA MIRRORS, PICTURES, all types of Ornaments PeMelelaKlOWCWOCIOCCOMCCOntgarantnetWatattagaatMCVMCMCKler4 TO SAVE YOU WORRY IF you are worrying about management of property, planning the disposition of your estate, the building or purchase of a home, or similar problems, perhaps we can relieve you. of some of your worries and help you decide some of the perplexing points about your future plans. We offer a complete trust service, some phase of which may be a real help to you. May we discuss your problems with you? No obligation, of course. THE STERLING TRUSTS CORPORATION 0 Sterling Tower, Toronto 1 35 years in Business alasem.esob, WROXETER The Season's. Greetings to all our readers. Mr. and Mrs. Blake Young and Ila Jean, of Pleasantdale, Sask., were were guests of Mr. Thos. and Miss B. Shearer on Thursday. Mr. Clavin Moffatt, Toronto, is spending the holiday season with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Moffat. Mrs. J. Lovell, who has been a pat- ient in Wingham General Hospital, for the past three weeks, left on Saturday to spend several weeks with her niece, Mrs. Russel Glendenning of Blenheim. Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Bolt and two daughters of Belgrave, were recent vis- itors of the former's mother, Mrs. Eli Bolt Mr. Thos. Jacklin, one of our highly esteemed citizens suffered broken ribs .'••• "2 r -44iiSKOMAKAMa tae gl Is It Difficult to Find Something XattlialaXXVOItUrela)00:20:-ADIXIMMalaWilltAitolataa'aatak WHEN you've just about completed your shopping list, there's always the family next door who've shared their lawnmower, the Joneses in the country who were so nice to Billie ... not to men- tion brothers and sisters, or sons and daughters. (IF COURSE they probably get THE ADVANCE-,TIMES now, %abut a year's subscription payment will please them whether it is new or a renewal ... not once but 52 times between now and Christ- mas 1947, they'll recall your thoughtfulness. IT'S EASY SHOPPING TOO, just let us know, by mail or at the office, whom you wish to remember this way. They'll get a card advising them of your gift. $2.00 anywhere in Canada utgb:ain abbantettrititt# A. J. WALKER Funeral and Ambulance Service FUNERAL PARLORS UPSTAIRS Office 'phone 106 residence 224 J.' WALKER JOHN HEAL 'Phone 189 'Phone 307 WINGHAM The Wingham Recreation Council Presents a ••••••• 11••••1111 •••••• inter 011•••••• Our hands will be full too.... PAGE IGHT THE WINGHAM ADVANCE-TIMES Thursday, December 19th, 1946 wizen he fell one day recently when down town, Mr: Jacklin's many friends hope he will soon be fully recovered, Mr. and Mrs. Norman Brandon and daughter, Norma; i Mr, and Mrs. Her- man Depew and daughter, Dorothy, all of Toronto, also Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd North of London, spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs, Harvey Timm, having come to attend the funeral ser- vices for the late Mrs. Robt. Stocks. Mrs. D. W. Rae returned on Thurs- day from Hanover, where she had vis- ited the past week with her son, In- spector and Mrs. Rae, Mr, and Mrs. Lawrence Lovell of Orangeville, were recent guests of Mrs. Wm. S. McKercher. Miss Agnes 'Weaning, Listowel, was a week-end guest with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. G. R, Wearring, Teachers and pupils are having a busy week Preparing and presenting their school concerts, S. S. No, 2 on Wednesday night. Wroxeter Public School in Town Hall on the evening of the 19th. Miss .Viola Thacker is teacher at No. 2, Turnberry, Mr. Ham- ilton and Mrs, G. A. Wearring, teach- ers of Wroxeter Public School. Special' Christmas Service St. James Anglican Church will hold their Christmas Service on Sun- day evening next, at 7 p.m. The guest speaker will be Canon Wallace of London, and Trinity Church Choir from Fordwich will assist the local choir. Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Mines and son, Billy, were guests of H. V. and Mrs. McKenney one clay last week. Appeal To Women's Institute For the past several years Wroxeter Women's Institute has sent a bale of new and used clothing to a needy section in Northern Ontario. Last week an appeal has again come to the Secretary, telling of the urgent need for clothing. The letter states school children have to travel four miles by lumber wagon to school. As in past years, their group will make over or sew new materials for the use of those in need in their community. It has been suggested that members or any others in .the village and Community who can spare clothing will bring it to the January meeting, to be held Jan. 2nd., or get in touch with president, Mrs. H. V. McKenney or Secretary, Mrs. W. T. Maclean. Fire Brigade Called Mrs. David Anger narrowly escaped losing her home by fire on Tuesday evening last, when a chimney fire got out of control. A high wind prevailed but with the help of neighbours, the fire was out before the brigade arrived. St. James Guild Mrs. Edwin Bennett opened her home on Tuesday afternoon for the December meeting of the Guild of St. James Anglican Church. The presi- dent, Mrs. H. V. McKenney presided, and the opening hymn, Praise we the Lord, this day was followed by repeat- ing of the Lord's Prayer. Plans were made and committee's appointed for the annual congregational Christmas Party, on December 16., in the church lIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111110111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111MIIIMME PIPES ALGERIA BRIARS $2.00 - $2.24 Several Styles Haselgrove's SMOKE SHOP school room, The reete; Rev. James Caley presided for the eleetion of offic- ers for the coming year, which tare as follows: Hon. Pros., Mrs. Isabel Davy; pres„ Mrs. H, V. McKenney; Vice- pres,, Mrs. George Griffith; Sec,-Treas. Mrs. E. Bennett; pianist and press re- porter, Rev, James Caley; visiting committee and Altar Guild, Mrs. Geo. Edwards and Mrs. C. Lawrence; Aud- itors, Mrs. H. V. McKenney, Mrs, James Caley. The meeting closed with the singing of the Christmas Carol, It came upon the Midnight Clear. The hostess served a delicious supper and for this and the use of her home Mrs. J, ,,Caley expressed the appreciation of all present. Community Christmas Tree Everyone in the countryside loves a Christmas Tree and because of this, for the pleasure and happiness of young and old, the Wroxeter Commun- ity Association have set ,up a beautiful- ly lighted and decorated Tree on Main Street. This is just one of the num- ber of worthwhile projects undertaken by this group, for the good of village' and surrounding country, and we feel sure every citizen will appreciate their effort at this holiday season. United S. S. Xmas .Party Teachers and Officers of United Church Sunday School have planned their annual social evening and Christ- mas Tree for the evening of Decem- ber 23rd., in the church basement. The different classes will contribute num- bers to a programme. Santa Claus will make a visit during the evening. Parents and friends are asked to pro- vide refreshments. United Church Servvice Christmas Carols were sung at Sun- day morning service at United Church, when Rev, J. L. Foster chose for his text, Fear Not! I am the first and the laSt, I am Alpha, and Omega, the be- ginning and ending. Revelations, Chapter one, A Christmas Anthem was contributed by the choir, a lovely basket of mums and. roses were placed in the church by the family of the late I Mrs. Robert Stocks, who with her hus- band, the late Robert Stocks, yere val- uable members of the church and to the life of both the pastor paid fine tributes in his address. W.M.S. Elect Offirers The December meeting of the Wo- men's Missionary Society was held in the church parlours on Friday after- - noon, "Christmas" was the theme of !MI the meeting which opened with quiet music by Miss Hazelwood, The presi- dent, Mrs. A. Munroe gave the Invoc- ation, As I Would Lead, 0 Christ Lead Me, I n thought and deed to be like thee, Give me my part, in Thy Great Plan, make of my heart, A Bethlehem. All joined in singing the Carol, 0 Little Town of Bethlehem. The Scrip- ture reading .was given b Mrs. Alvin Moffat, yho read the Christmas Story. Mrs. James Douglas led in prayer, Holy Night, Silent Night, was sung. The guest speaker was Mrs. John taught the real meaning of Christmas. Mrs. Munroe thanked Mrs. Gowdy for her fine address, Mrs. Hamilton and Mrs. MacNaughton favoured with a duet, "I heard the Bells on Christmas Eve", a poem by Longfellow set to General Accountancy for the SMALL BUSINESS MAN, PEOVESS/ONAL MAN* end THE MEMEL S. J. gysn P. 0. Bost 40 ituiLEy ONT. For Your BUILDING, CARPENTERING Repair Work Built-in CUPBOARDS. S E E Benn ett & easemore 'Phone 447 Wingham music Mrs. V. Denny presented the minutes and gave a financial statement. Stating'the Autumn Thank Offering amounted to over $100.00. <Total am- ount of givings for 1946, -228.00. Mrs. Gowdy conducted the election of offi- cers ,for the 'coming year. Pres., Mrs. A. Munroe; 1st. Vice, MrS. D. S. Mac- Naughton, 2nd. Vice, Mrs. Gilbert Howes; Sec.-Treas., Mrs. V. Denny; Stranger's See'y., Mrs. D. W. Rae; Christian Stewardship, Mrs. H. Ham- ilton; Associate Helpers, Mrs. A. J. Sanderson; Literature, Mrs. J. Doug- las; Organist, Miss K.' Hazelwood, Mission Band. Leaders, Mrs. W. Wright, Mrs. Ira Maclean, Mrs. Stew- art Higgins, Baby Band Leader, Mrs. L. Douglas. Programme Committee for 1947, Mrs-Monroe, Mrs.. Denny, Mrs, Hamilton, Miss K. Hazelwood, Mrs. W. Wright, Mrs. MacNaughton. The 'Meeting closed with the Mission hymn; "0 Spirit of the Living God, Woman's Association The annual meeting of the Wonien's Association United Church, was held in the church parlours on Tuesday af- ternoon, with an attendance of 21, The president, Mrs. Wm. Hart, presided over the, Devotional period, and open- ed the meeting with the singing of the Christmas Carol, 0 Little Town of Bethlehem, The president read the story of the Coming of the Christ Child as found in Luke, Chapter 2, verses 1 to 20. Rev. J. L. Foster led in prayer. In keeping with the season, Mrs. McCutcheon sang Star of the East. The Secretary in her annual re- I port told of the purchase of a kitchen stove also Electric Hot Plate for the church kitchen, $25.00 was voted to- wards, the church 'funds. ]embers completed quilting a quilt during the afternoon. Rev. J. L Foster presided for the election of officers for 1947, all were re-elected and are as follows:--- Pres,, Mrs. Wm. Hart; Vice-Pres., Mrs. H. McMichael; Secretary, Mrs. Les. Douglas; Assistant, Mrs, H. Mc- Michael; Treasurer, Mrs. Allister Green, assistant, Mrs. W. T. Maclean; Flower Committee, Mrs. James Doug- las, Mrs, Vern MacDonald, Mrs. J. M, Allen; Manse .Com., The executive organist, Mrs. TvieMichael; Audit- Mrs Mrs. A, Moffat and Miss Getty Bitsli; Care of Cutlery, Mrs. Wm. Wright, The Christmas Carol, While Shepherds Watched was sung and Rev, L. Foster closed the meeting with prayer, Refreshments were served and a social hour enioyed. Gowdy and her subject, "How to 1<eBlY Chti561135.'l The speaker hoped that in the busy season of 'Clitisttnas with its feasting and giving of gifts, the Christ Child would not be forgotten. She touched on the question of 'rot. petsitte aiid advised that children be 5-inememmummemallamenummeimmemmumemmaammellitimmummemenemineummeemeal ••11111111•• MOONS 1111•11•••• MOEN* 80.1.2 ..1•••111 ••••••111 •1111.1.1.1•11 mx••••• 11.1••• mamma ommommr 1111.0.011 W NW.. 0011101.2 01•••• WORMS Ommoll .101•• *BONIN 101•001S IMMO. 110.1•10 ••••••• MINIM 11•10 ONO. MEM.. OM. OWEN* MEM. ••••=• 11•111MO INIM•11 NM ImmONI 1•••••• - From Fri., Dec. 27, '46 Through Jan. 4, '47 (Weather Permitting) If weather unfavorable all events except VARIETY CONCERT and GAME ROOM EVENTS will ,be held at a later date. (Skating Events will include ALL AGES-from bob-skates to crutches) CONTESTANTS MAY ENTER EVENTS AT TOWN HALL (No Entry Fee) Sam Burton, Director Watch The Wingham Advance-Times for full information SKATING SPORTS AT WINGHAM ARENA, COMMENCING 2 p.m., THURSDAY., JAN. 2, 1947, TICKETS 25c. (also good for Carnival) Skating Carnival, Wingham Arena, 8 p.m.,Thurs., Jan. 2, 47 (NOVEL SKATING EVENTS) ... HIGHLIGHTS Variety Concert - Town Hall - 8 p.m., Friday, Dec. 27 Tickets 25c POPULAR LOCAL TALENT TOWN HALL GAME ROOM OPEN-10 a.m. SATURDAY, DEC. 28, 1946 (Interesting Tournaments arranged) SKATING and ICE CONTESTS DAILY AT OUTDOOR RINK (Weather Permitting)' Ski and Snowshoe Meet - Wed., Jan. 1,'47 Sports Festival= CANADIAN NATIONAL Christmas and New Year's: Good going: Friday, Dec. 20 to Wednesday' Jan, 1 inclusive. Return Limit: Leaving destination not later than Midnight, Tuesday, Jan. 7. FARE AND A HALF .. completing thousands of extra Long \ Distance calls during the holiday season. 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