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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1948-12-22, Page 11;,;'4r4irpt4i'iP • family, 'spent a day last week in Lon- don. Three lucky families in our village are assured of a ,.turkey dinner on Christmas, Mr. Bil Newton won a 20 lb. turkey on .a draw made in Har- riston, Mr. J. H. Wylie held the lucky ticket on a draw sponsored by the legion in Wingham, and Mr. Harvey Wright won the draw made on Satur- day at the Wroxeter Community Club Christmas party. Mr. Wm. Fraser and Mr. Douglas Fraser, both of Ridgetown, were Sun- day guests of Mrs. J. Lovell, who re- turned home with them, where she will spend the winter season. The January meeting of St. James Guild is planned for January 11th. Mrs. George Wylie Sr., has arrived back home following a six weeks visit with her family at Lucknow and other points. Mr. John McBurney was the lucky winner of a five pound box of candy and Mr. Wm. Salter, a one polind box in the draw held by Pete Dobson on Saturday. Farm Forum Entertained Mr. and Mrs, Frank Stamper open- ed their lovely new home on the sec- ond line of Turnberry on Monday evening last, for the weekly meeting of the Third Line of Morris Group Farm Forum. About 30 former friends and neighbours of Mrs. Stamper, wIan was the former Bertha Souch, were guests. Following' the usual broadcast and discussion, progressive euchre was enjoyed. Mrs. Russel Bone won highest score for ladies and Mr. Wil- fred Warwick held highest score for gentlemen. Clothing For gort Stewart Mrs. H. I. Durst and Mrs. David Draper packed 180 pound of good used clothing for Fort Stewart last week. This 'project Aponsored by the Wo- men's Institute will' provide warm clothing for several families. The members of the Women's Institute are grateful to all who contributed to the bale, which has been forwarded in care of Mrs. Marian LaVoy, Fort Stewart. Emergency Fund For Britain Members of tine Women's Instiute under the chairmanship of its presi- dent, Mrs. H. V. MacKenney, have completed their canvas of the village, and report the amount of $88.30 col- lected for the Emergency Fund for Britain. Community Club Xmas Party More than 20 children were on hand Saturday afternoon to enjoy the Christmas party sponsored by the Wroxeter Community Association, Mr, Roy was present with interesting pictures among them pictures of the Royal Winter Fair. Rev. I, C. Caley conducted Community Singing, A Christmas Tree and a visit from Santa Claus delighted the. children. Tickets were drawn for the turkey and goose, liarvey Wright won the former, Tom Brawl held the lucky ticket for the goose. Mission Band The Buds of Promise Mission Band held their Christmas meeting in the church school room on Monday. Quiet music brought the 'meeting to order with Shirley McMichael at the piano. President Winnifred Munro conduct- ed the meeting and Donna MacLean presented the minutes. The Purpose was repeated followed by the Lord's Prayer. Mrs. H. Hamilton told the Storyf roni the Study Book entitled "The Boy from Ewa", A group of girls sang "Away in a Manger," The children sang, While Shepherd's Watched and other carols throughout the meeting, The Mizpah benediction brought the meeting to a close, Mrs. A, j, Sanderson and Mrs, Hamilton, on behalf of the Women's Missionary Society presented the children and their leaders. Mrs. S. Higgins and Mrs, Harvey Reidt with a Christmas treat, Christmas Service Rev. V. Cronheilm was in thaw of the Christmas service in The 'United Between all points in Canada and to all United States border points FARE AND ONE-HALF FOR THE ROUND TRIP Good going daily until 12 noon Saturday, January 1st RETURN: leaving destination not la- ter than midnight, Mon., Jan, 3, 1,90 MINIMUM SPECIAL FARE Adults or Children , 30e ,,T4111 particulars from any agent Ally Tickets Early Avoid Congestion was chairman and Principal Harold Hamilton on behalf of Mrs. \Warring' and himself welcomed the parents and friends, 4 full house listened to the following numbers. Songs, Junior room, A Merry Christmas, The Dear Old 'free, Who is Coming on Christ- nine Eve., Welcome, junior Boys; Carol Singing, Senior room pupils, The Holly, and the Ivy, .Shepherd . - shake off your drowsy sleep, Deck the Hall, Playlet, The Christmas Spirit; piano duet,'0 Shirley McMichael, Donna Copeland, recitation, Winnifred Munro; rhythm Band, •Grade H; logue, The Merry Maidens; dance Senior Girls; Song, senior room pupils, Sweet Bells of Christmas; recitation, Bernice Grainger.; solo, Catharine MacDonald; recitation, Jim Harrison; rhythm Band, Grade I, recitation by Jean Thompson, dialogue, The Min- ister's Mistake; Sr, room, rhythm Band., Grade III, piano solo, Donna Copeland; drill, recitation, Mac Wylie, solo, Ruby Sanderson, recitation, Mur- ray Montgomery. The closing panto- mine, Silent Night, Holy Night, was most effective. House lights were dimmed and a blue spot light used while, the words of the Carol as a solo gave background to time pantomine. Santa Claus was given a great wel- come and distributed gifts and' treats to the children. The proceeds amount- ing to $45.00 will go to the work of the Junior Red Cross. The teachers and the accompanist, Miss K.,„Hazel- wood are to be congratulated on .the evening of good entertainment. Women's Association The Women's Association of the United Church held their annual meet- ing on Tuesday, December 14th, in the church parlors with 15 members present, the president, Mrs. Wm. Hart, presiding. The opening hymn, "It came upon the Midnight Clear" was followed with prayer by Mrs. Cronheilm. The scrip- ture reading taken from Matt. 2, was read by Mrs. C. McCutcheon. Mrs. Jas. Allen favored with several Christmas Carols. A Christmas Story was read by Mrs. L. Douglas. The roil call was answered Eby a verse con- taining the word, "gift." The minutes of the last annual meeting were read by the secretary, alsb the secretary's report, The Association had a mem- bership of 29 members with an aver- age attendance of 15. During the year 12 quilts were quilted. Dinners were served to Lions, Insurance Men and Presbytery. Christmas cards were also sold. $100.00 was donated to the Building Fund of the church as well as considerable redecorating done at the manse. The treasurer reported a balance of nearly $280.00 for this year's work. $25.00 was voted to the Church Funds. A committee was form- ed to purchase silverware for the church, The election of officers then took place, which resulted as follows: President, Mrs. Wm. Hart; Vice- Pres., Mrs. (Rev.) U. Cronhielm; Sec'y., Mrs. Les. Douglas; Assistant, Mrs. F. Montgomery; Treas., Mrs. Chas. McCutcheon; Assistant Treas., Mrs. Freida McDonald; Organist, Mrs. J. N. Allen; Assistant Organist, Mrs. H. McMichael; Flower Commit- tee, Mrs. J. W. Douglas, Mrs. J. N. Allen, Mrs. F. McDonald; Manse. Committee, Executive; Auditors, Miss G. Bush, Mrs. T. McMichael; Care of Cutlery, Miss M. Jardine. The President expressed thanks to the members for their kind co-opera- tion in the past year, and hoped for the same in the year ahead. The hymn, "0 Little Town of Bethlehem," was sung followed by a closing prayer by Mrs. (Rev.) U. Cronhielm. A social period then followed when a dainty lunch was served. The Sunday School Anniversary and Christmas Tree Social on Tues- day December 14th, at St. James Church, when over a hundred were present, was a gala affair with fun for all. Mr. F. B. Millward, superintendent mentioned with pride, the many things accomplished in the one short year of Sunday School re-organization, congratulating the children on their thirst for knowledge of the spiritual life, which is best gained by regular attendance at church and Sunday School. Each pupil being presented ;with a small gift and a St. James Sunday School pin, voiced their pleas- ure in receiving,The Cradle Roll mem- bers were suitably rewarded too. Mrs. Chas. Lawrence favored with a read- ing for the children, 'Little Nell." A program of recitations songs, rhy- thm Band, organ solo, and specialties, was carried out by wee tots to seniors, with a fervotir that warmed the hearts of all present. !Margaret Paulin drew the ticket on a beautiful satin cushion, Mr. J. Jacklin being the lucky winner. Rev. J. C. Caley gave the Christmas story in a very stirring message. Santa Claus is coming to Town, was the song that brought Santa to the party, he greeted every little. girl and boy, with Merry Christmas and from a dec- orated and well laden tree, presented a hag of the Season's Goodies. Joy was unconfined from the moment of his arrival. Singing' of many Christmas Carols, made everyone realize this was truly the Christmas Season. A special treat will all enjoying ice cream ended the party, The committee wishes to say a sincere thank yon to all who in any way contributed to the success of the evening's program with a. wish to all of a Merry 'Christmas. Christmas service and Holy Com- munion was celebrated and well at- tended at St, James Anglican Church, December 1901, Special Christmas hymns Were, sung with a duet of "Away in a Manger" being coutribut- ed by. four -molars of the: Shoday School, Nancy Newton, David r • We take pleasure in announcing that on and after 3rd January, 1949, 'business will be conducted daily Monday to.Saturday during .the usual banking hours. at GORRIE, ONTARIO under the management of C. D. WAMSLEY The Dominion Bank Established 1871 Church on December 19111, at 11. o'clock. The theme of ids message was come True Meaning of Christ- mas," The speaker said in .these busy days of celebration, feasting and ex- changing of gifts, Christ the gift of God, who came as a Babe at Beth* lehem, was crowded out. It we would know the true meaning of Christmas, We must seek quiet places, where we can praise and adore Hint .as the Shepherds and Wise men of Old, Miss- es Jean Moffatt and Margaret Wear,. ring sang a duet, "0 Little Town of Bethlehem." "0 Holy Night" was, sung by the choir, On Sunday next, Dec. 26th, there will be the usual morning at 11 a,m,, and in the even- ing at 7.30 a Carol Service to which all are cordially invited. Howick Legion Ladies' Auxiliary On Tuesday, December 14th, the in- stallatiOn of members of the newly organized Ladies' Auxiliary to the Howick Branch of the Canadian Leg- ion was held in Gorrie. Miss Dorothy Houte, Zone representative of Strat- ford, installed 20 members. The fol-' lowing is the list of officers and ex- ecutive of the Auxiliary. President, Mrs. Wm. Austin; 1st. Vice Pres., Mrs. Win. McCann; 2nd. Vice, Mrs. Reg Pacey; Secretary, Miss Thelma Denny; Treasurer, Mrs. Howard Wylie; Standard Bearer, Mrs. Reg, Newton; Executive, Mrs. Emma Williamson, Mrs. Bert Harris, Mrs. T. A. Roberts. A social time was enjoyed,, after- wards with the legion members. The regular meetings of the Auxiliary are to be held on the second Tuesday of every month. Young People's Union The regular meeting of Wroxeter Young People's 'Union was held in the Church school -room on Monday even- ing, president, Pete Dobson, presided and the meeting opened by the sing- ing of Christmas Carols, including "Away in a Manger"; "It Came Upon a Midnight Clear", and "Hark, the Herald Angels Sing". The scripture lesson taken from 2nd. chapter of St. Luke's Gospel, was read by Margaret Messer, who also led in prayer. The sum of $25.00 was voted to the M.&.M. Fund of the church. The next regular meeting was arranged for January 3rd., 1949, with Lyle Hart in charge. Come Let Us Sing of . a Wonderful Love, was sung. Bobby Gibson gave a very interesting Topic on the sub- ject, "Real Religion," Rev. U. E. Cronheilm conducted the half hour of bible study. The hymn "Blest be the Tie" and the Mizpah benediction brought an interesting meeting to. a close. Lane's School Entertainment The 1948 Christmas Entertainment at Lane's School was by all reports the best yet. Held on Tuesday, Dec. 14th, at the school which was crowd- ed to capacity. Mr. Walter Woods, Reeve of Turnberry, was chairman for the following programme. Dia- olgue, Family Fliver, welcome by Ad- delle liVestlake;• Chorus, A Merry Christmas and Santa Claus is Coming to Town ;Piano Solo, Berva Gallaher, "My Happiness." Two part song by seniors, " A Christmas Prayer." The juniors sang a group of songs, includ- ing, Away ill a Manger, and Hurry Mr. Clark; recitations were given by Keith Woods, Elwood Fitch, Margaret Hays, Shirley Simmons, Joyce Haugh, George Merkley; Drill by Senior girls, A piano solo, Doris Doubledee; reading, Thelma Simmons; piano duet, Doris and Thelma; Dialogue, Dad's Quiet Evening; Pantomine, Helen Parker, "0 Little Town of Bethle- hem"; Duet, Apple Blossom Wedding when Mae Doubledee and Kenneth Hays were bride and groom; closing chorus, Who is coming on Christmas Night? and Here comes Santa Claus. Marjorie Kiefer gave the closing recitation, Sancta Claus arrived and delighted the children with. gifts and treats from the lovely Christmas Tree. Refreshments were served by ladies of the section and a dance enjoyed. The pupils and their teacher, Mrs: Wm. Wright, also their music teacher, Miss Helen Sawtell, who was accomp- anist, for the evening, are to be con- gratulated on , their entertainment which was so well' prepared and pre- sented. Wroxeter Public School Concert S easonable decorations including a nicely decorated Tree made the Town Hall, Wroxeter, a lovely 'setting for the annual school 'concert. The high quality of -the programme proved the value of teaching music in the schools. Special mention should he made of the costuming for the different numbers which added color and interest, Miss K. Hazelwood. was accompanist for the evening. Rev. U. E. Cronhielm NEW YEAR'S SPECIAL LOW RAIL FARES • ••••eri•A,e• Carol Millward and Betty Newton. of, We are glad to hear Mrs. Miss Lenora Higgins, R.N., of Higgins is recovering from her re-- London, spent the week-end with her cent heart 'attack in Wroxeter. rip—Trit • yaf' akkft tril",, Vi4 OR, IfIqv MMVO '0*{*•:,:r ,• ,,Avousc•-o• May the joy and peilce of Chris:snot be wi/h you through the New 1,.. Phone 184 W1NGHAM, ONT. nobin E. Campbell GORRIE, ONT. Phone 38 -IL R. H. Carrion & Son ATSOCIATE ESIGNM 7L, Of BEMIRE WROXETER God grant ye joy this Christmas Day, May every heart be jolly, Love kiss ye now beneath the bough, Of mistletoe and holly, The long, hard year of toil is done, Today the bells are ringing, Put down your burdens everyone, And share the Carol singing. Christmas Greetings to All. Mr. Leslie Hetherington was a vis- itor in town last week. Mrs. M. Sel- lers, who has been a patient in the Wingham General Hospital for some weeks returned to' Toronto with him, where she will spend the • winter season. Mrs. • Peter Hay of Niagara Falls, was a recent visitor with her cousin, Mr. and Mrs. Mel Martin and child- ren, Peter • and Patricia, Toronto, were recent visitors with Mr, and Mrt. J. H. Wylie. Members of Wroxeter Branch of the Women's Institute please note that the January meeting is postponed until January 12th, and will be held at the home of Mrs. J. N. Allen. Week-end guests of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Wright were: Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Maclntyre of' London. Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Timm and Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Sherbondy .r• •••• ••• CIO •Ci /0 •co ... May the Yuletide season be the hat'oinger of a year of peace and ity for all our friends. WARREN HOUSE C. C. McKIBBON o WE GIVE THE BEST IN Battery Service and Recharging, B. F. 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