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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1947-12-11, Page 5— - 'italtkrA-411.PAr A Word to the Wise from Santa Reserve Your GRUEN The Precision Watch on Layaway A Small Down Payment Reserves Your Selection You'll be wise to do your Christmas shopping early the many lovely things we this year ! The demand for have on our shelves—and particularly our hard-to up get Gruen Precision Watches far exceeds the supply. We suggest that you come in while we `still have a wide selection. Choose your Gruen. Watch or gift of Jewellery NOW . . reserve it with only a small doN'vn payment. 4 Layaway these Gifts too CHESTERFIELDS CHAIRS, SOFA BEDS, ANTIQUES RE-COVERED GIBSON'S UPHOLSTERING and REPAIR SHOP MAPLE ST. WINGHAM panists, Sent Box of Toys • The United Church Sunday-schools of Ebenezer and Bluevale this week sent a large box of toys and other Christmas present, as well as clothing to the children of Long Plains, Indian Reserve at 'Elgin, Manitoba, W. A. Annual Meeting The Woman's Association of the Un- ited Church met in the Sunday school room with the president, Mrs. S. Dar- ling, presiding and leading in prayer. Mrs. W. J. Johnston read the Christ- mas story from St. Luke and was pian- ist for carol singing. Mrs. Darling spoke of plans to produce a play early in the New Year. secretary and treasurer, Mrs. Burden presided for the election of officers. Mrs. Wickstead was elected vice-presi- dent in place of .Mrs. Earl Hamilton, all other officers were returned by accla- Mrs. Thomson; treasurer, Mrs. G. He- therington; pianist, Mrs. W. J. Johns- ton; assistant, Mrs. Edward Johnston; Press reporter, Miss Mary Duff; audi- tors, Mrs. Thomson and Mrs. Aitken, Christwas reading were given by Mrs. George Hetherington and Miss Duff. Edwards' Motor Sales Chrysler, Plymouth Cars and. Fargo Trucks SALES and SERVICE We have the latest tools for Fender & Body :Work No job too big for us to handle or too small to interest us. EXPERT. WORKMANSHIP Your Satisfaction Our Guarantee ONE HOUR SERVICE ON WASHES -S Telephone—Days 417, `Wingham Mrs. Thomson and Mrs. Hethering- imation: President, Mrs. Darling; vice ton gave their respective reports as. president, Mrs. Jack Wickstead; sec'y., ONUMENTS A family plot 'should be graced with the shrine-like beauty .Of monument which will be ever- lastingly a tribute to those at rest. We have many classic Styles to suggest, and Will work with you on custom designs. To Isard's Men's and Boys' Wear for Christmas ;4114:44CEVC-OMICt4V0C-WitIMCSMAXXICOMMIZACCICIVeteletV44VOCIVetC1C1300'444044==ktMCACZZ4VeRritZ0 BOY'S PARKAS, Cushion Lined $11.50 .1ctes0ociciatetottebsteisisicteiticteteietetztoctatesiciatziciaioctosigtatoommtcmcwommvacieTzwomommcm SCARVES Thursday, December 11,1941 11=011111•10•1 1.1.1•111. •111.1111111.111111•111,11111111•1112. THE WINGHAM ADVANCE-TIMES PAGE • BELGRAVE of United Church The W.M.S. of the United Church held its spetial carol ,singing and 'dan- dle light service ott Wednesday, De- cember 8 in the ,basement of the vxamurrn CREATE AN APPETITE Drive to 'reetwater j Sunday Afterneon I Chicken Dinner $1.00 Served 5:30 to 6:30 VENDOME HOTEL / IIwtoz rwkf ANAtkr Variety of EARRINGS in gold and sterling, from $1.00 up church. The president, Mrs, Id. Whee- ler conducted the worship service, which opened with quiet musk and the call to worship, The carol, "0 little town of Bethlehem" was tttrig and the scripture Vas the Christmas story from Luke 2, 4.20, read in nelson. This was followed by the candle-light service, the president as leider with seven members assisting: The Christian church throughout the centuries has voiced its adoration of the Christ child in hymns of praise and in the carols frve rejoice to sing at Christmas time. Let us remember today that in our own land Canadians of many creeds and races and tongues join with us in sing- ing to the praise of the babe of Beth- lehem, The Magnificat, Luke 1, 45- 55 was read in unison. The tall ten- tral candle was ,lit by leader repre- senting Jesus, the light of the world. The first member, Mrs. Ii. Procter, lit the candle of good-will and friend' ship for the Jews of Canada, the race into -which Christ was born. The Her- oic Jesuit ;Missionaries brought the gospel of Christ to the Canadian In, &arts, an Indian. carol Was sung by Mrs'.. Jas. Michie. Second member, Mrs. J. C. Procter lit the candle of good-will and friendship for the "Can- adian Indians. A •Froth carol, 0 come, all ye faithful, was snag and the third nierither, Mrs. Coultes lit HAMILTON'S I TEESWATER I the candle ''of good-will and friendship for the French-Canadians, .1...mhert . cradle song, away In a manger, a Ger- LOCKETS and CHAINS $2.00 up Perfectly Matched BRIDAL ENSEMBLE $40.00 up to $300.00 Impressively. Designed SIGNET RINGS $5.00 up to $25.00 Wm. Brownlie the candle of good-will and friendship for those whose ancestors came from Europe to found new Homes in Canada. An African ..carol, Q little one lowly, 0 little one holy, Was Sung as a hymn and fifth member, Mrs. John Anderson lit the candle of good-will and friend- ship for those who have come to Can- ada from Afrka and Asia. A Polish carol, Infant Holy, Infant Lowly, was sung 'and the sixth member, Mrs. J. Wheeler lit the candle of good-will and friendship for all new corners to Can- ada from the.war devastated lands of Europe, /3elgiatis, Dutch Czechoslo- vakians and ninny others. Concluding carol, Gentle Mary Laid Her Child and the seventh member, Mrs. Rev. Moores lit the candle of Christian love. To obey the command of Jesus, "Love thy neighbors as thyself" this truly is to keep Christnias "Love" can speak a language all nationalities can under- stand. Service closed with prayer by the president. . . In the business period which followed the various reports were given, visits to sick and shut-ins letters of appreciation were read also a letter from Miss Ag- atha Coultes. A gift of $5.00 is being sent to Agatha to help purchase equip- ment needed. Mrs. C, Wheeler volunteered to take study book and vvOrShip service for the January meeting. Collection was re- ceived and dedicated. Rev. Mr. Moores took the chair and received the report of the nominating committee which was accepted as read. • • Following are the officers for the com- ing year: President, Mrs. H. Wheeler; 1st Vice, Mrs. (Rev.) Moores; 2nd vice Mrs. E. Anderson Secretary Mrs. Geo. Martin; Treas., Mrs. J. Wheeler; pian- ist, Mrs. C. Wheeler; asst. pianist, Mrs: J. M. Coultes; Literature and Gift fund secretary, Mrs. H. Campbell; Associate sec., Mrs. A. Vincent; Stewardship sec. Mrs.,Jas. Michie; Mission Band Lead- ers, 'Mrs. E. Anderson and Mrs. H. Procter; Baby Band Leader, Mrs. Rev. Moores; Temperance sec'y,, Mrs. R. Chamney; Supply sec., Mrs, John .A. Geddes; Press Reporter, Mrs. R, J. MacKenzie; asst., Mrs. J. C. Procter; Auditors, Mrs. John Anderson, Mrs. 1 N. Walsh. Rev. Mr. Moores closed the meeting with prayer. Woman's Association . The Woman's Association met with the president, Mrs. Robt. H. Cmiltes, Ai presiding. The meetint.opened with a Christmas carol, followecf by the scrip- ture taken from Math. 2:140 and pray- er by the president. The various re- ports were received andOusiness aris- ing dealt with. A new Hytnnary for the church pulpit is being purchased. A gift of $5.00 is being sent to Miss • Agatha Coultes. A congregational sup- N ' per at the churt annual meeting was discussed but left open for final decis- • ' Rev. Mr. Mosres took the chair foi election of officers'. The report of the nominating committee was given and accepted as read. Following arc the officers for the coining year: President, Mrs. H. Procter; 1st vice, Mrs. George Michie; 2nd Vice, Mrs. A. Vincent; secretary, Mrs. j. C. Vrocter; asst. sec., Mrs. R. J, MacKenzie; treasurer, Mrs. J. M. Coultes; pianist, Ms. J. M. Coul- tes; asst pianist, Mrs, C. Wheeler; Press reporter, Mrs. R. J. MacKenzie; Dish Cont,, Mrs. H. Wheeler and Mrs. H. Campbell; Spray of Flowers, Mrs. John A. !Geddes and Mrs. Geo. Jordan; Flowers for church, Mrs. H. Wheeler, Mrs. H. Campbell, Mrs. John Antler- son, Mrs, j. Miller, Mrs. Robert Nich- olson and Miss Edith Procter; auditors Mrs, H McGuire and Miss Edith Proc- r, Mr, Moores commended the W. A, on their years work and closed the meeting with prayer. In Competition with others, always give them the credit of being a little smarter than you are. Then work like the deuce to prove that they aren't BLUEVALE W. M, S. Christmas Service ti The W.M.S. of the United Church • met in the Sunday school room for the annual Christmas service, to elect offi-. cers and to entertain the Baby Band and their mothers. Refreshments were served at the close and all enjoyed a happy hour. Mrs, EarliiHamiltoe pre- sided during the service and consented to act as president for another term, Mrs, Sparlieg Johnston accepted the office of Temperance secretary, long held -by the late ,Mrs, Robert Shaw. All the other officers were re-elected by acclaination, The Canadian Priend- ship Carol service opened with St. Luke's Christmas story read in unison as seven Members in suceession lighted candles. Prayers were said and carols Sung for Jews, Canadian Indians, Can- adians of German descent, French Can.. adiaris, Belgians, Mitch, Czechoslova- kians, Africans, Japanese and Chinese. Mrs. W. J. Johnston sang an Indian carol and Mrs. Alex. MeCrackin, sup- erintendent of the Baby Band sang "0 Little One Holy" a carol from Angola, Africa. Mrs, Carl Johnston and Mrs. J. Johnston were the piano accom- For Your BUILDING, CARPENTERING Repair Work Built-in CUPBOARDS S E E — Bennett IV Gomm 'Phone 447 Wingham STONE-SET PINS, wide assortment $1.00 up Ladies' Signet RINGS, $2.70 up BIRTHDAY RINGS • rr r. At man carol was sung as a ilea by Mrs. Geo. Michie and Mrs, Gee. Johnson. Fourth member, Mrs. Jas, Michie, lit Inscriptions Repaiting Sandblasting Memorit' 25 years experience The latest in portable Sandblast qtitiprnent Box 373 'Phone 450 Alfred St. Wingham Work Verona* Executed _ BOYS' :.. ....... $1.50 i Pullovers and Sweaterin Men's Ties $1., $1.50, $2. 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