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through this month.
Through the month of February there will he-sev-
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shopper at our store.
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week through the remainder of this month.
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Wednesday, February 9th, 1949
THE WINGliAM ADVANCE-TIMES
PAGE VIVA'
Mrs. R, S. Hetherington is spending
a few days this week in Toronto.
Mrs. W. 13. McCool and Mrs. J. H.
Christie are spending a few days in
Toronto.
Mrs. J. H. Crawford and Miss
Sara MacLean are holidaying in Tor-
onto this week.
Miss Donna Tervitt of Woodstock
spent the week-end with her grand-
mother, Mrs. Arde.
Mrs. Jessie Howell of Toronto, is
visiting with her sister, Mrs. T. Y.
Smith and other relatives.
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Mrs. Harold Mitchell and family.
Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Stewart of Lon-
don, spent the week-endwith the lat.
ter's mother, Mrs, Margaret Coutts.
George Underwood spent the past
week-end at the 0. A. C., Guelph,
where he attended the Conversat on
Friday evening.
Judy, young daughter., of Mr. and
Mrs. Malcolm McCammon, who has
been ill in Wingham General Hospital
returned to her home on Sunday.
Miss Grace Hingston spent the
week-end in Toronto, visiting with
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Miss Olive ,Casenwre and Miss Lenore
Roan, and attended the Ice Follies.
Visitors at the borne of Mr. and
Mrs, Robert Dekell ,on Sunday were,
Mr. and Mrs. R. Nuckle and M. and
Mt% Gordon Deyell of Southampton,
WEDDINGS
Thomson Starr
A wedding of local interest was
solemnized at the bonne of Mr, and
Mrs. M, E. Starr (Tommy) in Wood-
stock, on Monday, January 31st, at
one o'clock, when the former's mother,
Mrs, Lydia Starr of Princeton, and
Mr. H. T; Thomson of Wingham,
were very quietly married, with only
the inunediate members of both fam-
ilies present.
Rev. A. E. M. Thomson, M, A., D. D., of Windsor, brother of the groom,
was the officiating minister.
The bride was attired in a soft grey
two piece dress with matching coat
and hat and accessories of dark grey.
After a luncheon held at the New
Commercial Hotel, Mr. and Mrs.
Thomson left for points South and
will make a trip to Florida. On their
return they/will be "at home" to their
friends at the groom's home on John
St., in Wingham.
OBITUARY
Mrs. 0. 0. Craig
A former resident of .Wingham,
Mrs. 0. G. Craig, formerly Millie
Robertson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
Wm, Robertson, died at the home of
her daughter, in Calgary, Alta., on
Jan. 10th. At one time she served as
Librarian here. Mrs. Orval Taylor of
Belgrave, is a cousin.
Mrs. Henry Kirbyson
The death occurred at Admiral,
Sask,, on Tuesday, Feb. 1st, of Mrs.
Henry Kirbyson, formerly Dorothy
Clark of town. She was born in Eng-
land but spent the most of her early
life here before going west. She is'
survived by her mother, Mrs. Jas.
Adams and two brothers of town,
William and Joseph Clark, also a bro.
ther, Richard of Windsor, and a sister,
Mrs. J. A. Coombs of London.
Robert J. Carrick
Robert J. Carrick, passed away at
the home of his daughter, MrS. A. J.
Clarke, Gore Road, London Township,
on Tuesday, February 1st. Mr. Car-
rick was born 84 years ago, at Inner-
kip, County Renfrew, Scotland. He
served his apprentice.ship as ship-car-
penter at the ship yards at Dunbarton.
In 1886 he emigrated to Canada, and
settled at Whitechurch, where he lived
until three months prior to his death,
when he went to live with his daugh-
ter, .Lavina, at London.
He served with the 33rd, Huron-
Regimentfrom 1887, to 1915, when he
joined the 160th Bruce Battalion, C.
E.F. as 13n. Sergeant Major, during
the First War. He was also Deputy
Game Warden for a number of years..
His wife; the former Elizabeth Mil-
ner, predeceased him thirteen years
ago. Surviving are three daughters,
(Ida) Mrs. Wm. Windsor, Detroit,
Mich., (Lavina) Mrs. A. J. Clkke,
London; (Susie) Mrs. Frank Rags-
dale, Van Nuys, California.
Funeral services 'were held on
Thursday, February 3rd., from Cur-
rie's Funeral Home, with Rev. G. M,
Newton of Whitechurch United
Church officiating. -Interment was
made in Winghatil cemetery.,
Mrs. Robert Coultes
There passed away on Thursday,
February 3rd„ at the home, of her
daughter, Mrs. Gordon Bosman, Bel-
grave, a lifelong resident of the com-
munity in the person" of Mary Turvey,
beloved wife of Robeit Coultes. Born
in Morris Township, the daughter of
the lateeorr+-e Turvey and Mar-
garet Campbell, site came to East
Wawanosh as a bride in 1905, and for
forty-one years resided with her hus-
band on Lot 40, Con. 10. In 1946 they
retired to Belgrave„ Because of ill
health the past year has been spent at
the home of her daughter. She leaves
to mourn the loss of a loving wife and
faithful mother, her husband and four
children, Cecil, Ronald and Louise of
E. Wawanosh, and Agatha, R N
Missionary in charge of the United
Church Mission Field at Maynooth,
Ont, also one brother, Robert Turvey
of Blyth.. Funeral services were con-
ducted by Rev. W. J. Moores in the
Belgrave United Church.
Friends from a distance were Mrs.
;John Coultes, Mr. and Mrs. Lu Cam-
eron, Mrs. Archie Scott of Elora, Wm.
Scott, Mrs. Robert Scott, Mrs. Har-
mon Mitchell: Ruth and Kenneth,
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Turvey, Mrs.
Harold Vodden, Mrs. Cowing, Mr.
and Mrs. Robert Powell of Blyth, Mr.
and Mrs. Mac Shaw and Peter of
Ethel.
The pallbearers were, Robert Coul-
tes Jr., James Coultes, Norman Coul-
tes, Oliver Campbell, Alexander
Campbell and Ross. Turvey.
BLUEVALE
Presbyterian W.M,S.
The vice-president off the W.M,S„
Mrs, W. td. MeXinney presided at
the regular meeting on Thursday af-
ternoon, at the Presbyterian Manse,
the home of Mrs. Leland C, jorgen-
sell.
The report of the Secretary was
read by Mrs. Eldred Nichol and Mrs;
Harvey Robertson presented the tre.
astirer's statement. The president inw
trOdtteed the therrit, "To whom shall
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Archie Parker and Mrs, Raymond
Henning assisted in 'the progtam by
reading passages of scripture. The
Glad Tidings prayer was read by Mrs.
J. C. Higgins.
Two new members were received.
Arrangements were made for holding
the World Day of Prayer in the
Presbyterian Church. Mrs. Harry El-
liott was named the key woman and
along with Mrs. Jorgensen and Mrs.
Lillow, will act with a committee
from the United Church W.M.S. to
complete arrangements to carry out
the programme. The chapter from the
study book "Enter China" was taken
by Mrs. Harry Elliott. It dealt with
the different religions in China and
the part played by the Christian
leaders, including the work of Robert
Morrison, who did so much to christ-
ianize China and who• translated the
Bible into the Chinese language.
Christ and Christ alone was the final
message. After singing "Rescued the
Perishing," Mrs. Raymond Elliott of-
fefred the closing prayer.
U. C. Women's Societies
The Women's Societies of the Un-
ited Church met this week at the home
of Mrs. Mary Robertson. The Assoc-
iation met first,with the 'president,
Mrs, John Wicktead in charge. Mrs.
George Fell read the minutes in' the
absence of the secretary, Mrs. George
ThomsonThere are three projects in
the immediate future, a new carpet for
the church, new book shelving for the
parSonage study and a food parcel for
a friend in England. The president Ied
in prayer and closed with the benedic-
tion.
The president, Mrs. J. A. Burden pre-
sided for the W. M. S. meeting. Roll
Call was answered by naming a favor-
ite hymn writer. Mrs. Edward John-
ston was leader in the Worship Ser-
vice, "Thy Kingdom Come," Mrs. W.
J. Johnston and Mrs. Charles Hoff-
man sang a duet. "I will not be
afraid." Mrs. Hoffman was accompan-
ist. Mrs. McCracken had charge of the
Chapter from the study book. "Liter-
ature for the newly Literate." The
study book, "West of the Gorges"
written by Kenneth Beaton, secretary
of the United Church committee on
Missionary Educaticui. To know that
Mr. Beaton is a Wawanosh boy adds
interest.
United Church Y. P. U.
The president, Miss Wilda Breck-
enridge, presided at the Sunday even-
ing meeting of •the Y. P. U. read the
scripture and offered prayer. Miss
Roma Breckenridge read the minutes.
Miss Shirley Burden was piano ac-
companist for the hymns. It was
Christian Vulture meeting and the
theme was "Poetry," Miss Brecken-
ridge's opening paragraph was "We
must not feel discouraged if we do
not like all kinds of poetry at first."
It does not rnean that poetry is not
fo us, There is hardly a boy or girl
who does not know, and love many
nursery rhymes, hymns and songs, be,.
cause these sing of every day things
of our own lives, often we do not
know the writers of° these verses which
have come down to tts through the
years and are preserved ?because they
appeal to our hearts, The president
read commentations on Robert Burns,
Francis Thomson and Rev. George
Matheson who wrote "Oh love that
will not let me go."
CapaCity .Acdience At Play •
A cast from St, Helens presented
the play "Uncle Cy hits a new'high"
to a capacity audience in the commen.
ity hall on Friday night, sponsored
by the local Women's Institute. The
play was very humorous and the play-
ers acted their respective parts in a
very attractive pleasing manner. Be-
tween acts Miss , Isobel McPherson
charmed all with, her dancing the
Highland Fling and the sword dance.
Mr. John Stewart played the violin
and Mrs. Stewart accompanied him on
the piano. Charles Hoffman favored
with vocal solos accompanied by Mrs,
Hoffman. Following the play dancing
was enjoyed to music supplied by
Tiffin's Orchestra, Members of the
W. I .operated a lunch counter, selling
coffee, sandwiches and pie. The pro-
ceeds amounted to over $100.00.
Knox Church
The services at Knox Presbyterian
Church was conducted by Rev. Leland
C. Jorgensen, he based his message
on the parable of the talents. He de-
livered the sermon under three heads,
the distribution, the stewardship and
the accounting. The choir sang "We'll
say Good Night here,and Good Morn.
ing up there."
First Line Forum
On Monday evening the First Line
of Morris Farm Forum met at the
home of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Johnston,
with 55 in attendance. Stewart Mc-
I Lennon was leader in the discussion
I on the question "Is the advertising of
food products in the best interests of
the producer."
High man in progressive euchre was
Fleming Johnston, low, Henry Moth-
ers; high lady, Mrs. Stewart McLen-
nan, low, Mrs. Fleming Johnston. The
hostess was assisted by Mrs. S. Mc-
Lennan, Mrs. W. J. Peacock and Miss
Wilda Breckenridge.
On Monday of last week the forum
met at the home of Mr. and Mrs.
Chas. Mothers. "This little pig went
to market" was the topic of the even-
ing. The hostess was assisted by Mrs.
Addison Fraser, Mr. Carl Johnston,
Mr. John Brewer and Miss Brecken-
ridge.
BORN
ADDLEY—In St, Joseph's Hospital,
London, on Saturday, Jan. 29th, to
Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Addley, (nee
Mary Vanner), a daughter, JoAnne.
BENNETT—In Wingham General
Hospital, on Monday, Feb, 7th, to
Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Bennett, of
Wingham, a daughter,
DETHERIDGE—In Wingham Gen-
eral Hospital, on Saturday, Feb.
5th, to Mr. and Mrs. Kelvin Deth-
eridge, Teeswater, a daughter.
FR OOM E—In Wingham General
Hospital on Wednesday, Feb. 3rd to
Mr. and Mrs. Roy Froome, Wing-
ham, a son.
ROBINSON—In Wingham General
Hospital, on Sunday, Feb. 6th, to
Mr. and Mrs. Edward Robinson, R.
R. Auburn, a son.
ST. HELENS
Mrs. E. W. Rice was hostess for
the February meeting of the Women's
Institute held on Thursday afternoon,
with 17 ladies in attendance. Mrs. Gor-
don McPherson, the president, was in
the chair and the roll call was re-
sponded to by the naming of an His-
torical Place of Interest in Ontario.
Mrs. W. A. Miller was appointed 'to
represent the Branch on the District
nominating committee. Mrs. Lockhart
of Goderich, the District President,
was the guest speaker. She brought I
greetings from the District and in
keeping- with National Health Week,
chose "The Second Forty Years" as
the subject of her interesting and in-
formative talk. Mrs. George Stuart
conducted a 'Bird Contest'. Mrs.
Lorne Dursin gave a reading, 'A Boy'
and Mrs. Chester Taylor favoured
with a piano solo. At the conclusion a
social hour was enjoyed over the tea
cups, with Mrs. George Stuart and
Mrs, G, McPherson as hostesses.
Messrs. Andrew Gaunt and H. D.
,McDonald motored to Toronto on
Thursday to attend a Shorthorn cattle
sale.
Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Miller and
Larry, and Miss Doris Taylor of Lon-
don, and Mr, Murray Taylor of Wing-
ham, were week-end guests with Mr.
and Mrs, Chester Taylor.
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Sunday School Committee. During
the business session plans were cam-
pleted for all to enjoy a sleighing
party and social on February 15th",
meeting at the church. Games will be
played until time for departure in the
sleigh-ride. All are most cordially
urged to come out and enjoy this old
time sport. On returning to the
church another social period will be
conducted and hot drinks and re-
freshments will be served.
Howick Lions Visit Blyth Lions
Last Tuesday evening a delegation
from The Howick Lionss,Club accomp-
anied their Lion Tamer Lion "Rev,"
Jim Coley to Blyth where Lion "Jim"
was guest speaker at the Blyth Club's.
regular supper and picked up the
Travelling Zone 16 Lion, Blyth Pres-
ident Lion Frank Bainton called upon
District Deputy Governor Bert Gray
to introduce the speaker and Tail
Free
Delivery
36c
Twister Lion S. Sibthorp conveyed thet
thanks of the Club to Lion Jim. First'
Vice-President Lion Ken Edgar o.T.
Howick formally claimed the Travell-
ing Lion but the Travelling Lion's
custddOn Past President Lion NOT--
vat KSTe was unable to produce. it
claiming it had been stolen, and' the
President anl Officers, claiming gross
negligence ot 4 the part of Lion Norval,
had H. T. O.? Snell who was a guest,
place Lion Norval under arrest, set up
a court with Lion Rev. Jim Carey as.;
Judge, to try him. After considerable:
evidence . had been submitted Lib=
Norval and two accomplices were
sentenced to sit alone without speak-
ing at the next supper. The Travelling.
Lion mysteriously appeared in time
to make the trip back to Howiegt.
The Howick Lions Club February
Business Meeting will be held
FOrdwich on Thursday, evening, Feb—
ruary 10th,,
LOCAL' AND PERSONAL
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MJ - 7 - 7.7 cu. ft. $339.00
MJ - 6 - 6 cu. ft. $299.00
DANCING 10 to 1
Admission 50 cents
Thurs., Feb. 10
Music by
Eric Scott
and His ORCHESTRA
Direct from the BRANT
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Dancing
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Eleven tables were in play at the
euchre on Wednesday evening in "time
Masonic club rooms, sponsored by the
local Library Board. Miss Margaret
Messor held the highest seore for
ladies; Mrs. W. T. Maclean asd Mrs.
Ted Smith were in second place, Mrs.
,Maclean winning the draw, Mr. Carl
Smith won the gentleman's first prize.
Ed, Lambert, Pere, Copeland and Roy
Hunter had equal points, Ed. Lam-
bert winning the draw. Refreshments
were served and a few games of bingo
played. Margaret Morris won the
special bingo, a thermos bottle, Pro- ,we ge based on the text, "Blessed coeds will go to the local Library. late the poor hi spirit for they shall • Wroxeter Sleighing Party 'See sod. Mrs, Y. J, Elliott, Mrs,MMeL P. B, Millward convened a rt.
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