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Wit taiopitana 61 the lowest cost a q Thoraday, March 20, 1947 WINGHAM ADVANCE-TIMES PAGE THREE. O Miss Mildred Moore, who has spent some weeks with Mr. and Mrs. Freser of Ripley, is visiting with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Moore of West her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Verson Ir- Wawanosh . Mrs. Clifford Purdon. and: two child- ren„of Belgrave, have been visiting with her father, Mr. Archie Aitcheson of W. Wawanosh, and Mrs, Portion has been very ill with flu over the week-end. Mr, Jas. Morrison of Toronto, spent the week-end with his parents, Mr, and Mrs, J, B, Morrison, Miss Annie Kennedy of Wingham. Hospital, spent Friday with her moth- er, Mrs. David Kennedy, The service in the United Church was withdrawn on Sunday on account of the illness of Rev. G, M. Newton, Mr, and Mrs. David Johnston of Govenor, Sask,, are spending two weeks with Mrs. Russel Ritchie. Mr. Ritchie went through his operation in Victoria Hospital, London, on Mon- day, • Among those in the village who have been laid up with an attack of flue, are Mr. and Mrs. Mac Ross, Mrs. Lorne Johnston, Miss McKinnon, Karen Gros skorth, Mrs. Victor Emerson, Mrs. Al- bert Coultes, A social evening was held in the Presbyterian Church S. S. room on Friday evening, with the Pastor, Rev. W. A. Sutherland in. the. chair. A quartette, Misses Lenore Adams, Ruby Conn, and Jas. Wilson and Ross Mac- Gregor sang "The Rose of Tralee". Rev, A. NimMo of Wingham was pres- ent and gave a humorous address, and Miss Pauline Swanson, Wingham, sang several solos, accompanied by her mother, at the piano. Other numbers were presented by local talent. Lunch was served and Mrs. Cecil Falconer had charge of the recreation period that followed. The meeting was closed by singing the National Anthem. The regular monthly meeting of the W.M.S. of the United Church will be held this Wednesday at the home of Mrs, Albert Coultes and the W.M.S, of the Presbyterian Church will be held on Thursday at the home of Mrs. J, F. McLean. Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Ross received word from their son, Bob, in Westmin- ster Hospital, London, last week, that he had been able to sit up in'bed. We are pleased to report that he has been improving. Mr. and Mrs. Elwood Barbour, Phyllis and Isabel of Fordyce, visited on Sunday at the home of his sister, Mrs. Ben McClenaghan, and Miss Helen Barbour, who has been helping in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ross McCrea of Culross, during the past few weeks, returned home with her parents for this week. Mrs. Jack Johnston, who has been very ill for some weeks at the home of her - sister, Miss Martha Casemore, Wingham, has been progressing fay- ourablly and is now able to sit up. Mr. and Mrs. John Purdon spent Tuesday last at the home of her moth- er, Mrs, Nathaniel Bolt of Blyth and with Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Purdon, Belgrave. Miss Gwendoline Irwin of Toronto, has been recuperating at the home of . Specializing in , Cemetery Work Only BOX 373—'PHONE 450 Wm. Brownlie Inscriptions Repairing Sandblasting Memorials 25 years experience WINGHAM - ONT. Orders should be placed as soon as possible The Latest in Portable Sandblast .Equipment • • • • • • * • • • • • • • • juler4R • • • • • • • • • • • NEIL CHOTEM . PIANIST • • „ • The A'orthera Electric How' • • Mon. 8=8.30 p.m. • CKNX • • Knox Presbyterian Church, met on TUesday afternoon at the home of the President,, Mrs. P. S. MeEwen, who presided and offered the opening prays er. The scripture lesson, psalm 103 'was read by Mrs. 5, j, Elliott, prayer' .a by Mrs, Burns Moffatt anti i,t)fIif;rese.Wa alter 5lnillie 1lne Glad Tidings prayer was read by Mrs. R, Garniss. Ten members answered the roll call. It was decided to use the mite box syStem, as in previous years to raise funds for a Life mem- bership certificate. Nominations were made for the vacancies in the Presbys terial slate of officers, Mrs. L. C. Jorgensen introduced the new study book, fiToward a Christian India", She spoke .on the chapter "India, Land of Infinite Possibilities" which told of the type and conditions of its people. The location of its mission fields where the W.M.S. supports twelve workers. She spoke of ,India the land of contrasts with a population of three hundred and ninty-eight million as standing at the threshold of a new day in need of the missionaries to preach the gospel. Women's Institute Miss Mary Duff opened her home this week for the meeting of the Wo- men's Institute, the president, Mrs. J. H. Smith presided. Correspondence was chiefly concerningthe District pro- ject in Nutrition "Serving Hot Supper Dishes." Mrs. Carl Johnston, Mrs. Chas, Mathers and Miss Enuna John- ston was named a nominating commit- tee. In answer to the Roll Call sugges- tions were given for school lunches, raw fruit was among the most pop- ular. Miss Duff read an account of a wedding which was solemnized in the Canadian West in August, 1884, Transportation then and now was con- trasted. The bride and groom drove a distance of '75 miles with a team of horses to take a train at Mossemin, Manitobt, to return to Brussels, Ont., where the bridegroom had a business. Mrs. Curtis read a poem and Miss Margaret Curtis conducted an Institute quizz. Mrs. Margaret Grain gave a paper on "Citizenship". She pointed out that a good citizen, must not only prove his allegiance to his country and flag, but also should prove himself useful and forceful in promoting up- rightness in his home and his com- munity. Good citizens should act and work together for the welfare of the nation. Every citizen should strive diligently and sincerely for the further development of the country or for any- thing that would bring about a better Canada. It is the duty of every good citizen to assist in maintaining law and order, to shoulder responsibility, be an example of honesty and integ- rity,. Be kind, courteous and obliging. Give something don't take always. Be a lifter not a leaner. She closed her talk with a poem by Edgar Guest, '.`Patriotic Wish." The hostess served lunch and a social time was enjoyed. United Church W.A. Mrs. George Thornton was hostess this week for the postponed meeting when friends gathered to honor Mr. and Mrs. Murray Wilson of Listowel. Mrs. Wilson was the former Miss Priscilla Mann. Miss Joan Fraser read an address and Miss Muriel Smith eresented the newly weds with a purse of money, to which Mr. Wilson made N25—Super Service, 17 plates 120 amp., 101/2 " long x 7" wide ' and 8" high. Fits Ford V8 1933- 1939, Chev. '37-39 and others with low type installation $10.70 N35—Super Service, 17 plates, 151 amperes, 10 9116" long, 7 3/4 " wide, 9%" high. Fits Ford 1940 1942. List $15.45 $12.95 N29—Armor Glass, 17 plates, 6 volts, 113/4 " long 7" wide, 160 amp. For large models of Buick, Chrysler, Cadillac, Dodge, etc. Price $19.00 a fitting reply. Mrs. Wilson also ex- pressed words of thanks and apprecia- tion. Lunch, was served after which dancing was enjoyed, music was sup- plied by J. H. Smith, Mrs. Stanley Moffatt, Miss Muriel Smith and Mrs. Ward Gray. WHITECHURCH Mr, Victor Casemore got his chop- per started to work again on Friday. 1 sic On • it GUEST ARTIST it 40-7-95 ••• • • • • • • • • • • • a piano solo, Mrs. Grain gave a read- ing on Home Economic's, Mrs. George Fisher gave a reading on character building. Mrs. W, R. Farrier and Mrs. G. E. Farrier played a piano duet: The meeting closed by singing the National Anthem. Mrs. Clarence McClenaghan wash; in charge of the Young People's Group in the United Church on Wednesday evening, Mr. Clarence McClenaghan read the Scripture, lesson and Mr. Jas. Falconer led in prayer.. The mission- ary topic was taken by several, Mrs. 5, 'G. Gillespie gave a Missionary read- ing, Ivan Laidlaw read The Story of an Indian Boy. Mrs. Victor Emerson gave the story of the death of Mrs. Kitchen, who perished in a plane crash at Hangkow, She was killed when she jumped from the plane, but saved the child in her arms, Mrs. Clarence McClenaghan told•of knowing•Mr. and Mrs. Loveys, Missionaries, who were also there at the crash. The Mizpah Benediction closed the meeting, and Mrs. Emerson had charge of the Re- creation period that followed, ••• . Mrs. Will Conn spent a few clays last week at the' home 'of . her sister, Mrs., Sam Hutchison in Wingham. Quite a number from here attended the funeral of the late Samuel Hutch- ison in Wingham on Saturday, Inters merit was made in Wingham cane- tery. ' SALEM Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Fitch from near Belmore, called on Mr. and Mrs. A L. Weir one day recently. Raymond Bolt has teen confined to his home with attack of the measles. oMr, and Mrs. Allister Green from near Wroxeter, and Mrs. W. E. Weir of Wroxeter, spent Sunday evening with Mr. and Mrs. W. Dane of the 14th of Howick. ,Mrs. bane is at pre, .sent under the doctors care. The roads hi 'this lotality and the' gravel' road have finally been opened for traffic one day last week, Mr. and Mrs. Ken Jacicson of Tor- ontd, spent the week-end with her par- ents, Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Cathers. Dr. and Mrs. Palmer and little dau- ghter, Nancy, of Wroxeter, spent Sun- day evening with her parents, Mr.'and Mrs, George Lane. Mrs. Torn Karshaltoff of Toronto, spent a few days with htr parents, Mr, and Mrs, W, A, Cathers., BLVZVALE win, during the past three weeks. Mr. MacGregor was in charge of the Young People's meeting in the Pres- terian church here on Tuesday night. Gordon Welwood had charge of the opening sing-song, and Miss Ruby Conn read the scripture lesson. The special feature of the program was a debate "Resolved'that the world is get- tig better", with the Affirmative taken by Angus Falconer and Ross Mac- Gregor and the negative by Walter Elliott and James Wilson. The judg- es, Mrs, Robert Mowbray and Mr. Al- bert Paterson and Miss Ruby Conn gave the decision in favour of the Af- firmative, The regular monthly meeting of the Women's Institute was held on Tues- day last with the President, Mrs. Cecil Falconer, in charge of the meeting. Af- ter the opening exercises, the roll call was answered by Household Hints, and the business period was taken up in making arrangements for the St. of the United Church Women's Soc- Patrick's Social on Monday evening in ieties, when 14 members were present. the Hall. Mrs. W. R. Farrier played Two new members were received, The president,Mrs„ Darling presided for the Women's Association. Suggestions were made for a series of social ev- enings, a bazaar and a play. Mrs. Earl Hamilton, the president, presided over .the meeting of the W. M.S, Plans were made for the Easter Thankoffering service, Mrs, Arthur Shaw had charge of the Worship ser- vice, the theme being "Fulfilling Church Membership in Christian Stew- ardship. Mrs. MeCrackin had charge of the programme, 6 in 'the series, "The. Church in India", when prayers were read by Mrs. Thornton and Mrs. Hew- itt, Solos were sung by Mrs, Hewitt and Mrs. McCracki 71. Mrs. W. 5. Johnston was the pianist throughout. Mission Band The Mission Band of the United Church met on Friday afternoon. The president conducted the opening exer- cises. All joined in singing "Praise Hint all Ye Little Children", repeat- ing the Mission Band Purpose and Prayer for Missionaries, in answer to the roll call, the members told some thing pertaining to St. Patrick. Mrs. W. J. Johnston had charge of the Worship service with India as the subject. A Temperance song was sung also an exercise song. Mrs. A. G. Hewitt told the story "A Tiger Hunt", telling how the Miss stonary captured a tiger4nueli to the surprise and delight of some native boys. An Easter special meeting was arranged, Delores Hamilton, Norma Moffatt and Eleanor Smith was 'nam- ed the programme committee and Etoile Moffatt:, Ruth Hewitt and Phy- llis Hamilton will conduct games, Public Speaking Contest Mrs, Alex Corrigan, Mrs, George. Thomson and Mrs., L. C. Jorgensen met at the school on Friday afternoon to judge the public speaking contest; for rural school, pupils sponsored by the 131nevale and District Men's. Club, There were four contestants, Norma Moffatt was awarded time honor and Will give her address at the April meeting of the Club, Her subject was "Sit Apps". Delores T-Tamilton 'and Ruth Hewitt spoke on "Music" and Jean Hall used "Opportunity" as her subject. At No, 10 Morris, Miss Jean Armes judged the contestants, three in nfirn- ber, Kenneth Johnston will represent the school in the final judging and will speak an 'Improvement . to rural school grounds." ..Charley Praser used "how Bears Live" as his subject and Lloyd Wheeler spoke on "Why we should treats our Mr& kindly." kriox ettith WYIVI,S, The Community Hall was the scene The Women's Missionary= Society of of g pleasant Social evening WS Week N23—Super Service, 15 plates, 117 amp. Replaces all 11 and 13-plate batteries 9" long x 7.1L. wide and '8 ye high. 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