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Carson & Son OUR STORE WILL BE CLOSED Friday, Dec. 31 FOR STOCKTAKING. Open for business as usual Mon., Jan. 3 gittiMAMOMKgrage,40014VAWOOMPI~MAMI I SELF SERVE 'SELF • SERVE k t ail 534-535 Best Wishes for Happiness and Success during the Coming Year are extended to Customers and friends at this time, with thoughts of appreciation and thanks for your business and goodwill. WE DELIVER-RAIN OR SHINE WROAreng-Nr-VI were reported. Rev. Mr. Howes took charge of the election of officers for 1949 which are as follows: President, Mrs. E. Farrish; Vice- Pres., Mrs. P. Ashton; Recording Sec., Mrs. W. Strong; Fin., Mrs. F. Hyndman, Treas, Mrs. M. Irvin, Pianist, Mrs. Robt. Ashton; Assistant Pianist, Mrs. H. Hyndman; Lunch Corn,, Margaret Dane, Mrs._ Robt. Harrison; Quilt Com., Mrs. 'H. Spar- ling, Mrs. Douglas, Mrs. Ford; Par- sonage, Mrs. H. Ashton, Mrs. G, Ed- gar, Mrs. Robt. Ashton; Press Sec., Mrs. W. Strong; Auditors, Mrs. Whit- field, Mrs. Wellington; Get Well Cards, Mrs. S. Edgar. Mrs. Sparling, the retiring President thanked all the ladies for their co-operation during the year. Mr. Howes closed with prayer. Women's Institute' The December meeting of the W. I. was held at the home of Mrs. Norman Wade, on Tuesday, Dec. 14th. The meeting opened in the usual manner. A splendid Christmas message was given by Rev. Mr. Howse. In our General Accountancy BUSINESS & TAX SERVICE for the SMALL BUSINESS MAN, PROFESSIONAL MAN S. Jr. Pymm P. 0. Box 74 'Phone 23 LUCKNOW• - ONT. THE STERLING TRUSTS CORPORATION 372 Bay Street, Toronto 1 37 years In Business on Guaranteed Trust Certificates - ISSUED for any amount.... for a term of five years .... guaranteed both as to principal and interest . - . . Interest cheques mailed to reach holders on due date, or, at holder's option, may be allowed to accumulate at compound interest. An ideal investment for individuals, com- panies; authorized by law for cemetery ▪ boards, executors and other trustees. 3 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. WALIVISLEY The Dominion Bank Established 1871 1,01.4az 11161111•101. Wednesday, December 29, 1948 TX-1E WINGITAM. ADVANCE-VNIES „ PAGE THREE GORRIE •, Mrs. Etta Pykeleft Wednesday to spend Christmas and the winter mou- ths with her daughter, Mrs, Carl Fitch and Mr, Fitch neat Bch-110re. Golden Wedding Celebration On Tuesday, December 21st, Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Short, were the recipients of gifts and congratulat- ions from their many friends on ,the occasion of their 50th wedding anni versary. A family dinner was held at noon at which their only, son, Law. rence and Mrs., Short, their children, Ronald and Carroll of . Fergus, and their only daughter, Miss Myrtle Short of the Gorrie P. 0. Staff were present, Mr. and Mrs. Short were married in Gorrie 50. years ago by the late, Rev. A. B, nu-110y, rector of the Apglican Church at that time, For a few years they resided in Turnberry, but for many years they have been highly respected residents of Gorrie. Christmas Concert The township Hall was well filled on Wednesday evening, when pupils of the sr. and . jr. rooms of fthe !Gorrie Public School presented their annual Christmas concert under the direction of their teachers, Miss Jean Sparling and Mrs. McDonald. Christmas dec- orations and a gaily lit Christmas tree, provided a pleasing setting for the variety program of Christmas Carols, dialogues, dances and songs, with the pupils in colorful costutnes. A Christ- mas cantata in six parts was the closing number of the program. Rev, J. C. Caley acted as chairman, The visit of Santa accompanied by Mrs. Santa and the distribution of gifts completed a very pleasant evening. The teachers and pupils arc to be congratulated on the success of their evening's entertainment. Mrs. Jas. Underwood Mrs. Jas. Underwood passed away at 3 a,m, on Thursday morning, at . the home of 'bee daughter, Mrs, Wilbert Gallaway, She had been an invalid since breaking her hip in April, 1947. Mrs. Underwood, who was in her 85th year, was the daughter , of the late John and Elizabeth McCreery, and was born in' Carrick Township, After her marriage to Jas. Underwood, they resided on the 13. Line, Howick, later coming to live in Gorrie. She leaves to mourn the loss of a loving mother, two sons, Gordon of Gorrie, Wesley, 13, Line, and one daughter, (Sarah), Mrs. Wilbert Gallaway, Gorrie, seven grandchildren and five great grand- children. Her. ltushand predeceased her in Dec, 1940'. Funeral service was held on Friday afternoon at the M. D. Irvin Funeral Home, conducted by Rev, 'rhos, Hutton of the Presbyter. ian Church,. of which deceased was, a member. He was assisted by Rev. G. G, Howse. Pallbearers were Allan and Glen Underwood, Wesley Gallaway, Ken Underwood, Vern Clark and Edward Stewart. Interment was in Gorrie -cemetery, (Intended. for last week) Mrs. Robert Cathettr is spending some time with her daughter, Mrs. Jardine of krtimels., Mr„ mid Mrs, David Ritchie, Mac and Mclean of Teeswater, spent Fri- day at the home of Mr. and Mrs, John Gamble. S, S, No, 4 held their Christmas .coneert on the afternoon of Dee. 14th, Mrs, MacLean's pupils presented a fine variety program. Santa arrived and distributed gifts and lunch was served, Irene Finley of Hespeler, spent the week-end with Mr, arid Mrs. Ch;Iss M si Finigille Farrish of Listowel, and Miss Mildred Farrish of Hes- peter, were week-end visitors at the parental home, • Mr, Thos. Vittie underwent an .op- eration for appendicitis in the Wing- ham General Hospital on Monday, He is expected to return to his home this week, Bill Stafford who fractured hiS knee cap some weeks ago, had the misfortune to fall on Saturday and bend the injured limb and is again a patient in the Wingham Hospital, where lie expects to have to remain until after Christmas. Two membas of the same family in the hospital is certainly hard luck. Mrs, Lillian Shepherd, her son, Mr, Edgar Shepherd, and daughter, Miss Alla Shepherd, of St. Catharines, were recent visitors with the former's Alice hertagrt sister, Mr. Fred and Miss We extend sympathy to Mr, and Mrs. Allan Hyndman in the loss of their infant, son, at the Wingham Hospital on Wednesday last, • Mr. and Mrs. John Neilson and Barrie of Listowel, spent Sunday at the home of Mrs. Neilson and Mr. David Neilson. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Brown and John, visited friends near Molesworth on Sunday. Mr. Clifford D: •Walmsley, account- ant at the branch of the Dominion Bank, St. Thomas, since 1936, has been appointed manager of the branch of the Dominion Bank here. He will assume his duties on Jan. 3rd, „ On December 23rd,, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Wade of Fordwich, will mark their 57th wedding anniversary. Both are enjoying good health. Mr, Wade is particularly active for his 91 years. Mr. Clarence Wade of Belgrave, is their only son, and Miss Beatrice Wade, teacher of the Junior room in Fordwich, their only (laughter, Wm. John Mee A private funeral service was held on Monday afternoon at the M., D. Irvin Funeral Home and a public ser- vice in the Fordwich United Church for Wm. John Mee, who died suddes- ly on Saturday in the Listowel Mem- orial Hospital in his 69th year, He forMerly farmed on the 9th con, but had been a resident of Fordwich for the past number of years. He was a member of the United Church. Inter- ment will be in Fordwich cemetery. An only sister, Miss Carrie Mee, predeceased him. Surviving is a bro- ther, Robert in Toronto. Vesper Service ' The Canadian Girls in Training held their Christmas Vesper service, on Sunday evening, in the United Church., The meeting opened with the Christmas Carol, "Angels from the Realms of Glory." The President, Betty Zimmerman, -gave. the "Call to Worship. "• The Christmas story, Luke 2: 7-20, was read by Phyllis Ford, Poem, "Peace on Earth" was giyen by Gwen Ruttan. Carols, "It' came upon the Midnight Clear" and "Silent Night" were sung. Scripture reading from Matt. 2: 1-11, was read by Kay Cathers. The offering was received and dedicated. The Story of the "Sacred Flame" was 'given by Elean- ore Stephens. Taking part in the candle lighting were, Bonnie Zimmer- man, Dorothy Downey, Shirley Shera, Kathleen Ford and Alice Downey. The service closed with prayer by the President. Gorrie Y. P. L. The GorrielZ.P.U. met at the home of Anna and Marion Toner on Friday evening, December 17th, with 16 pre- sent. ,The meeting opened by singing "0 Come, all ye Faithful." Scripture was read and the hymn "As with Gladness Men of Old" was sung. Top- ic "Christmas in India and China" was read and the old Carol, "It came upon the Midnight Clear" was sung. Rev. Howse conducted the Bible Study., Following the business period a splendid lunch was served by the hostesses. Next meeting will be held on Jan. 2nd. Anglican Church The Christmas service was held in St. Stephen's Church on Sunday af- ternoon, when Rev. J. C. Caley gave the Christmas message, and the ser- vice of Holy Communion was admin- istered. Misses Edith Dinsmore and Thelma Bennett gang and Christmas hymns were sung by the congrega. tion. S. S. 'Will Hold Pageant A pageant, "Christmas Angels" will be presented by the seniors of the Sunday School, Sunday evening, Dee. 26th, in the United Church at 8 p.m., which will include a "White Gift Service." All the children of the con- gregation are invited to take part in the White Gift Service, A box will be plateth in the lobby of the church to receive the gifts of others: All are in- vited to attend this Christmas presen- tation, An appeal is made for clothing and food for European relief. There is urgent need for .used clothing of all kinds for for all ages, also bedding, towels, handkerchiefs and wash cloths. rood suggestions Fire: canned fish, pork and beans, dried fruits, candy and tea. Do not send canned soups, vegetables or fruits, Donations of money •will pc . included. U, Church Will HoldXmas Party A Sunday School Christmas Party will 11• held hi the. S. S: rooms on Wednesday afternoon, Dee. 29th, at , 2,15p.m, to which all members of the S. S. are invited. Please bring sandwicheS of cookies for lunch, United Church W. A. Mrs, Hilt Ashton was hostess for the annual meeting of the Women's Association, Mrs, R. Ashton, the plane ist, opened the 'meeting by playing Christmas carols, An opening hymn Was Sung followed with prayer by Rev. Mr% flows, Mrs. Kahte read Psalm 100 and psalm 28 as the scrip- ture readings. Mr, IrWin gave the an- fatal financial report and the grotto ELLIOTT'S Nursing Home Accommodation for Bed Patients and Invalids RATES REASONABLE Nursing Services day and night Telephone 367 . Josephine St. WINGHAM ONT. .1t11111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111lih. CLOSING NOTICE 1111111111011111111011111111111110111111111111111111111110011111111111111111111011110111111191 I season's preparations it is good to pause and think through that which leads up to Christmas Day for with- out God, there cannnot 'be Christmas, and without Love Christmas has no meaning. The minutes were read and adopted. Letters of thanks were read. A dona- tion was given to "Save the Children" Fund. A Committee was named to keep in touch with the Council regard- ing Mr. Neil's museum that has been sold to the County Council. The motto was prepared by Mrs. Fergus- son and read by Mrs. P. Kaine. The Xmas Cheer Committee in charge are: Mrs. C. Michel, Mrs. W. C. King, Mrs E. Wellington. Current Events were given by Mrs. C. Wilson Mar- garet Dane read a paper on Home made candy and chocolate dipping, giving a receipt for maple cream and peppermint patties, This being the Xmas meeting gifts were exchanged. The Roll Call was responded to by "What you would like for Xmas. A dainty lunch was served by the hos- tess assisted by Mrs. P. Kaine anti Miss Margaret Dane, bringing to a ' close an enjoyable afternoon.