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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1948-02-18, Page 6of Staffs, and one son, Lorne, in. Tor- onto, also one sister, Mrs, Harry Mc- Gee of Wingham, and Mr, James Hal- liday is a nephew. Mr. Lloyd Mason of Listowel, has been at the home of his parents, Mr, and Mrs, John Mason for the past two weeks suffering from a bad attack of mumps. 'le The folks on the 9th Con. of East Wawanosh met at the home of Mr, and Mrs. Cecil Chamney on Friday evening and played seven tables of pro- gressive euchre, Mrs. Ernest Snowden and Mr. John Mason held high points,, and Mrs, Lewis Stonehouse and Mr, Albert Bieman held low points. All en- joyed the social outing. Mrs. Jos. Tiffin received word one day last week of the sudden passing of her younger brother, Harold Taylor, in a Hospital in New York city, after an illness of three days. He had been suffeying from diabetes. Besides his wife he leaves a grown family of two sons and one daughter, and one bro- ther, Albert of New York, also three sisters, Mrs. Thompson of Toronto, Mrs, Cottle of Detroit, who left to at- tend the funeral there on Saturday, and Mrs. Tiffin of Whitechurch. The many friends of the families extend sympathy in their bereavement. The regular monthly meeting of the Women's Institute was held on Tues- day last at .the home of Mrs, W. R. Farrier with. a good attendance and with the president, Mrs. Ben McClen- aghan in charge of the meeting. After the opening exercises, the roll call was answered by "My Favourite Supper Dish," All sang Silver Threads Among the Gold, The ladies decided to hold a Euchre on Feb. 27th, with Tiffin's Orchestra supplying the music, and with the proceeds going to the United Nations Appeal for Children. The lad- ies were invited to hold the March meeting at the home of Mrs. J. F. Mc- Lean. Mr. Garnet Farrier and Mr, Lorne Johnston to receive letters of appreciation for recent donations to- wards the buiding fund. Miss Olive Teriff gave a reading "What are You Worth?" and Mrs. Garnet Farrier played variations of "Annie Laurie and Winter Wonderland." Mrs. Jas. Mac- Innis gave a very interesting topic, on Home Economics stressing what' kinds of food to serve and how often, and stating that one fifth of our food should be milk, and another fifth, fats and sugar. That home-makers should know first-aid, and how to choose our ward-robe, as clothes plays an impor- tant part in our living, as they con- tribute to our self-respect, by a well- groomed appearance at all times. Mrs. Dawson Craig was in charge of a Val- entine contest, and the National An- them closed the meeting. Mrs. Moore moved a vote of thanks to the hostess. • CONTRACT BRINE A hand from last week's Bridge Club game offers some lessons both in' bidding and in No trump play. The actual results were that five pairs out of eight bid three no trump and four declarers made three (including two of the five who bid the game.) West dealer.' Both sides vulnerable. A A9 6 2 3 Q107 • K J10 4 A K 3 • K73 3 K 8 3 • 985 4 Q972 4 10 4 3 A 9 6 • A 7 6 4 4. 10 8 5 4 • Q82 4 6 N I* Q 18 5 W E V J 5 4 2 TheQuality Tea ORANGE PEKOE Power Purchased .. . .........- ............. ......... $ Substation Operation . - Distribution System Line Transformer Maintenance Meter Maintenance . Water Heater Maintenance .. Street Light. Maintenance .,. Billing and Collecting Administration and General Expense 'Undistributed Expense Truck Operation Interest on Debentures Debenture Principal Paid 31709,55 3271.87 3022.73 78.02 746.24 592.05 557.15 1857.39 1666.65 388.77 ...868.94 829,15 2235.70 "I had no idea any one refrigerator could do so much for me!" 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After the bad luck in spades and hearts, the good behaviour of the dia- mond suit was declarer's just reward for sound play. BLUEVALE World Day of Prayer The Women's Missionary Societies of the two local churches were well represented at the World's Day of Prayer service in the United Church, on Friday afternoon. Mrs. Alex Mc- Crackin and ,Mrs, J. J. Elliott acted as leaders for the outlined programme. A duet, "Don't forget to Pray" was sung by Mrs. C. Hoffman and Mrs A, D. Smith. Mrs. J. Gordon Mundell gave an impressive address on the theme "The Lord's Prayer" she spoke of it in three parts, the preface, which tells to whom, we must pray. Our Father Who Art in Heaven. She out- lined the siguificanie of the six peti- Lions and in conclusion she emphaSiged the last clans. For thine is the King- dom, and the Power and the Glory for ever and ever, Amen. Those leading in prayer included, Mrs. R, T, Garniss, Mrs. George Thornton, Mrs. W. H. McKinney, Mrs. George Hetherington, Mrs., Harry El- liott, Mrs. A. Burden, Mrs. Iltirtis Moffatt and Mrs. Earl Hamilton. Mrs. S. 5. Elliott read the Dedicatory pray-er and the Benediction, Mission Band The President, Jean Hall presided at he meeting of the Mission Band of the United Church, this week at the home of Mrs: Johnston, After singing "Jesus Loves Me", all joined in repeat- ing the Mission Band Purpose anti tine prayer for Missionaries and sang the Temperance Song, "We're Growing". Instead of the customary Birthday Greetings, all joined in singing "Happy • Anniversary" for their leader, Mrs. W. JohnstonJ. on the occasion of her Golden Wedding Anniversary. Susan Yco read an article on Peace. Mrs. Burden conducted the installation ser- vice for the 1948 officers. The story of how Happiness came to Willow Grove Camp was told by Miss Mar- garet Curtis. Mr. Robert Shaw is spending t).-few ays with his sisters-in-law, Mrs. Jas. Robertison and Mrs. Robert Nicholson, Mts. Howard Black, Toronto, is vis- iting bet 4anghter, Mrs. Elmer Sellers and F.liner. Mrs. Alice Aitken of Lucknow, spent tine week-end with her sister, Miss Mary Duff. ST. HELENS Mrs. M. G. Newton was hostess on Friday for the ladies of the Community- for the observance of the World Day of prayer, Twenty-two ladies were present and Mrs. VT. I. Miller was leader for the service, the theme of which was The Lord's Prayer. Prayers were offered by Mrs. L. Woods, Mrs. W. A, Miller, Mrs. A, Gaunt, Mrs. S. Todd, Mrs. E. W. Rice, Mrs. J. Cam- eron, Mrs, G. McPherson, and Mrs. G. Stuart. The Scripture lesson was read by Mrs. T. 5. Todd and Mrs. Ww. Forster sang a solo, Mrs. Andrew Gaunt presided for a Short meeting of the W.A., the theme of which was Peter. Mrs. MrPhersort read the scripture lesson and Mrs. L. Woods, the lesson i thoughts. Mrs. m Gaunt closed the meeting with . the poem "Lent." 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'TOURIST BUSINESS IS GOOD BUSINESS PUBLISHED :IN PUBLIC INTEREST BY 'LABATT LIMITED gip,' TIE WINGFIAM ADVANCE-TIMES Wednesday, February 18, 19,1 PAGE SIX. WH I TECHURCI1 Mr, and Mrs. Walker of Zetland, and Mr. and Mrs, Kenneth Currie have been having their farm home and bukild- ings wired for hydro during the past two weeks. Mr, Calvin Burke has been doing the work, Mrs, Gordon Elliott spent a few days this week with friends in Toronto. The books from the Travelling Lib- brary were distributed for the first on Saturday. They are kept in Mr. Fred Newman's store, The hydro was turned on in the vil- lage on Saturday for the first, with six lights, two are on No. 86 Highway, and the others North through the village, as far as the entrance to the Station. There has always been a great need for the hydro here, and the efforts of the 111 Women's Institute, and the committee under the leadership of Garnet Farrier, towards benefitting the home village is greatly appreciated, and the Town- ship pays 25% of cost of upkeep, Mr. Charles Leaver is spending this week with Toronto friends. An unusual phenomenon was en- countered by Mr. and Mrs, Cecil Fal- coner on Saturday morning, when go- ing through the swamp near their home, During the night, the rain and snow and ice had accumulated so heav- ily on the branches of the brush on both sides of the road, that they inter- laced across the road, making low ar- ches, through which the team could not pass, until the branches were either held aside, or cut down with the axe. The regular monthly meeting of the W.M.S. of the United Church will be Cars and Trucks MOTORS SHELL PRODUCTS TELEPHONE 84 $ 20493.70 14992.26 24987.02 3613,33 4051.29 81,39 held this Wednesday at .the (tome of Rev. and Mrs, W. J. Watt, and the Young Adult Group will 'meet. next Tuesday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Garnet Farrier, The Young Adult Group of the Un- ited Church held their postponed soc- ial meeting on Thursday evening with A fair attendance, All enjoyed ,crokin- ole, with Mrs. Groskorth, Mrs, Ed. McClenagbau .and Mrs. Jas. Faleoner, winning the most games, Mrs. Scholtz sang a solo, and the meditation period was in•charge of Mrs. Falconer. Rev, Mr. Watt closed' the meeting 'with prayer., Mrs, Robert Pardon and Archie, spent Sunday at the home of Mr, and Mrs. Jas. Curran of St. Helens. W. Wawanosh &ogle have stopped trying to travel on their plowed roads, in many places, and have hhd to take to the fields. Don't forget to come out to see the pictures that the National Film Board will present in the Memorial Hall- here this Thursday evening at 8.30 sharp. These are a very interesting group Mr. and Mrs. Relison Falconer of Lucknow, spent Sunday with his par- ents, Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Falconer. Members of the Institute have com- menced practice on the play, Dark was the Night, Rev, W. J. Watt had charge of the services in Palmerston United Church on Sunday.. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Gillespie and Donna May, Miss Olive Teriff, Mrs. Lorne Johnston and her sister, Mrs, Plaetzer, of Auburn, motored to Tor- onto on Saturday and spent the week- end with relatives there, Mr. Kenneth Ross left last Monday for Ottawa where he will resume his course in Police work. Mrs, Victor Emerson has been un- der the Dr's. care during the past week. Mrs, Russel Ross spent the week-end in Wingham with her baby girl, Doris, who has been ill, and was taken to the Hospital on Saturday. • Mr. John Mason received word on Sunday of the passing of Mr, Hugh Halliday, in the General Hospital, Toronto, after two heart attacks, dur- ing the past week. He leaves to mourn him, his wife, formerly Agnes Mason, of E. Wawanosh, and two daughters, Miss Mary Mason, who teaches in Tor- onto, and Hazel, (Mrs. Harvey Leslie) The hand might be bid any of three ways with almost equal logic, but all roads should lead to three no trump.' East and West bidding is omitted, they always passing. North South North South 1 N T 2NT 3N T - or - 1C 2C 2 N T 3 N - or - S 1NT 2NT 3N '1' The reason that one no trump is not unquestionably the best opening bid is Total Revenue $ 68218.99 Total Expenses 50571.21 Depreciation Net Profit 17647.78 Total Expenses Sales and Service MERKLEY GOODRICH TIRES WINGHAM Domestic Light Commercial Light Commercial and Municipal Power Street Lighting Merchandise Rentals OUR SERVICE ALWAYS DEPENDABLE HUDSON The total value of plant at December 31, 1947, was $161,163.52. Cash in bank amounted to $9569.30. Inventories of shop and stores amounted to $17,606.42, and the debenture debt was reduced to $10,493.74. J. J. Evans, Chairman Duncan Kennedy, Mayor Thos. Fells, Commissioner D. W. Jeffs, Superintendent W. A. Galbraith, Sec'y-Treas. Wingham Utilities Commission STATEMENT OF OPERATION HYDRO DEPARTMENT 1947 REVENUE OPERATION and MAINTENANCE $ 47824.21 2747.00 $' 50571.21 that North's hail(' is just a shade stronger than the standard maximum for this bid, In 'actual play North was the declar- er at seven tables, and prObably the opening lead uniformly was the five of spades. Assuming good play by both the declarer and the defenders, the first four tricks should be won re- spectively with the king of spades, the Skate Sharpening RUBBER FOOTWEAR • REPAIRED OVERSHOES REFURRED WORK MITTS and FINE GLOVES BROWNE'S Shoe Repair