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WINGHAM ADVANCE-T1MES
Fresh Shipment of
Valentine Candy
WROXETER
Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Gibson were
Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs, Wil-
bert Drury, Arthur.
Mrs. j, H. Wylie went to Toronto
,on Saturday, owing to the serious ill-
ness of her, sister. She was accompan-
ied by her mother, Mrs. Jolui Metcalfe
of Glenannan,
Mrs. Allister Elliott and two child-
ren of Manitoba, who are spending
the winter in the East with friends,
were guests during the past week of
Mr. and ,Mrs, Win, Wright. Mrs, El-
liott is the former Kay Nicklin of the
Howiek Mutual . Fire Insurance Co.
staff.
Mr. and Mrs. 'Garfield Gibson spent
the week-end with friends at Park-
hill and London.
Mr. and' Mrs. John Colwill have ftak-
en up residence in the Charles Law-
rence home, The Colwill's were ten-
ants in the home of Mrs. Bert Martin,
recently destroyed by fire.
Miss Agnes Wearring, Toronto, was
a week-end guest ,of her parents, Mr.
and Mrs. CT'. A. Wearring.
Mrs, Harold I-Luuilton spent part
of this week with friends in Fergus.
The Young People's Union of the
United Church were guests on Wed-
nesday evening when the Gorrie Group
entertained at a delightful skating
party. Returning from the rink, a soc-
ial hour was spent when hot soup,
doughnuts and tarts were on the
menu,
Mrs. Herbert Fleming and son, Gil
of Torontto,, are visiting with Mrs,
Freda 'MacDonald, Mrs. John Caddie
and daughter, Florence, Fordwich, also
Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Zurbrigg and
family of Mayne, Corners, were Sun-
day visitors at the MacDonald home.
Sunday guests of Sir. and Mrs.
Frank Stamper were: Mrs. Emma
Young and son, Arthur, also grand-
daughters of thd former, Ruth and
Marian Orfer, and Mr. and Mrs. Fred
Young, e bride and groom of two
weeks, all were from Dungannon.
National Film Board Showing was
held in the Town Hall on Thursday
night, and although the attendance
was not as large as was hoped for, the
picturee'were most interesting and in-
cluded "Science Helps the Farmer",
Thrushes and relatives, Eskimo child-
ren, Eye Witness No. 9, Designing
Women, Rocky Mountain Trout.
Mr, and Mrs. A. Seigmiller of Wal-
kerton, were Sunday guests of Mr. and
Mrs: Harry Dane.
Forest Lodge A.F, & A.M. held a
special meeting on Wednesday even-
ling when the offices were all filled
by Past Masters. Following the Lodge
meeting a social hour was enjoyed.
Fifty Years Of Achievement
In commemoration of the Fiftieth
Anniversary of the founding of the
Women's Institutes of Ontario there
has .been published a History of the
Movement. Fifty Years of Achieve-
ment. The authors of the book, Mrs:
Annie E. Walker, Miss Edith M.
Collins and M. McIntyre Hood, with
an interesting foreword by Mrs. Laura
Rose Stephen,. one of the earliest In-
stitute Lecturers. This history traces
the development from their organiza-
tion, Feb. 1941, 1897 up to the Golden
Jubilee in 1947. It includes quotations
from addresses, twenty, thirty and fif-
ty years ago, Together the pictures
and story carry the record beyond
Ontario to other provinces of the Do-
minion and other countries even to
the forming of an International Or-
ganization. The Countrymen of the
World.
W. I. Euchre
On Tuesday evening, a progressive
euchre sponsored by the Wroxeter
Directors Re-lected
At the recent anntial meeting of the
Wroxeter Municipal Telephone
Mr, John I.. Macilmen was re-elected
president, as were directors Les,
Douglas, Knowlson Heuston and Fred
Doubledee, Auditors G. A. Wearring
and Alvin Moffatt, Philip Durst is
secretary. Subscribers voiced their ap-
preciation of the efficient service giv-
en by Central Office Staff.
BOok Collection
If you have in your home Books,
which you have .read and would like
to pass on to some one else, please
donate them to the local bank coi-
1 lection for Overseas. The destruction
of War, has caused a great shortage
of reading material. Leave your dona-
tion at Central Office. Mrs. Durst and
Mrs. Draper will take care of packing.
Canadian Railways are giving free
transportation to Halifax; where the
books will be repacked for overseas
shipments, March 1st, is the closing
date for the local project.
Valentine Party
Lane's School gay and attractive
with the colorful decorations of St.
Valentine's Day, was the setting for
a successful and well attended social
gathering on Friday night. Twenty
tables were in the play for progressive
euchre. Mrs. William Hart held the
kicky number oh the tally, all of which
were made by the pupils in Valentine
Design. Mrs. Ken Jackson held the
highest score for ladies. Mr. Andy
Gibson won the gentleman's prize.
The consolation award went to Mr.
MacDougall, he also won the prize for
lone hands, Mrs. Mulvey won the
special Birthday prize. Her birthday
date, Feb. 10th, Refreshments were
seqed by the ladies of the Section.
Dancing was enjoyed, Gilbert Howes,
Art Gibson and Ed. Lambert, provid-
ing ihe Orchestra. Fifteen dollars pro-
ceeds will go to the Junior Red Cross.
The party was arranged under the
supervision of the teacher, Mrs. Wm.
Wright.
Women's Missionary Society
The - February meeting of the Wo-
men's Missionary Society, United
Church, was held in the church par-
lours on Friday afternoon, at 3 p.m.
President, Mrs. Harold Hamilton,
conducted the meeting, which was
called to order with quiet organ music
by Mrs. Munro. The theme for the
month, a prayer is more essential than
alms for the healing of the world's,
ills." The president gave the call to
Worship with these words, Lord,
make my life .today, a life of prayer,
that I may intercede for souls every-
where. Rise up, 0 men of God, was
the opening hymn, followed by psalm
145, read responsively. I will extol
Thee My God and King, and I will
bless Thy name for ever and ever.
All joined in repeating the General
Thanksgiving. Miss K. Hazelwood
gave a very interesting resume of a
chapter of the Study Book, "West of
the Gorges," which dealt with liter-
ature for new Iterates, non christians
were interested in tracts given them to
read, much of the printing is done in
China. Mrs. Hamilton told of the
origin of the hymn. Rescue the perish-
ing, written by Fanny J. Crosby,
while conducting a ,. Mission in the
slums of New York City. The new
Missionary Hymn, I will not be afraid,
was followed by a prayer for China,
by Mrs. A, J. Sanderson. Two mem-
bers -of the Buds of Promise Band
were guests and favoured with a duet,
"The Light of the World is Jesus.
Mrs. Hunter was appointed convener
of committee of Good Geer. The
Roll Call was answered by sentence
prayers for Missions, The hymn, Res-
cue the Perishing and the benediction
brought the meeting to a close.
Young People's Union
President Pete Dobson presided
over the weekly meeting of the United
Church. The meeting opened with the
hymn, Jesus Keep Me Near the Cross.
Lloyd Townsend read the scripture
lesson from Colossians, chapter 3,
verses 1-9. All joined in the hymn,
Guide me, 0 Thou Great Jehovah.
Bill Hart gave a very interesting topic
on Overseas Missions, Rev, U. E.
Cronhielm conducted the Bible Study
the meeting closed with the hymn,
Lead Kindly Light and the Mizpah
benediction.
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peating the Lord's Prayer in unison, enjoyed.
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Women's. Institute, was an 'enjoyable
party, Twelve tables took. part in the
play. In charge of arrangements were
Mrs. N. Allen, Mrs. R. R, Hunter,
Mrs. Vern Denny, Mrs. Wm, Hart;
Mrs. IL V. MacKenney and Mrs. Ira
Maclean held the high score, Mrs.
MacKenney winning the draw, Her
prize was a hand knitted doily, made
and donated by Mrs. Denny, Mrs.
Ira Maclean received a china cup and
saucer. Mr.. J, H. Wylie and Mr, G.
A, Wearring won the honours for the
gentlemen. Mrs. Win. 'Maxwell won
the lucky chair prize. Refreshments
were served by the committee. A few
games of Bingo followed, Mrs, W, T.
Maclean won the special Bingo, a box
of chocolates and a cake. The „com-
mittee announced another euchre
would be held on Tuesday, Feb. 22,
4.
Attention/ Farmers
THE HURON COUNTY
SEED • FAIR
will be held
Fri., Mar. 11 - Sat., Mar. 12
in 'CLINTON COLLEGIATE INSTITUTE,
CLINTON
$500.00 in PRIZES TROPHIES
JUNIOR SEED JUDGING GOOD PROGRAM
Get Your Entries Cleaned Early!
Small Seeds and 10-bushel lots must be
accompanied by a Grade Certificate
E. Robertson, Pres. R. G. Bennett, Sec'y-Treas.
THE HURON, CROP IMPROVEMENT ASS'N
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BELGRAVE
Presbyterian W.M.S,
The regular monthly meeting of the
W.M.S. of Knox Presbyterian Church
was held at the home of Mrs. jas.
Leitch. The .President, Mrs. jos, Dun-
bar had charge of the meeting and
opened it with Invocation followed
by a hymn. The Glad Tidings prayer
was offered by Mrs. Anderson and the
Scripture passages from the Gospel
of Luke were read by Mrs, Leitch and
Mrs. Scott. The meditation was taken
by Mrs. Dunbar. Mrs. Scott gave an
interesting report of the annual meet-
ing of Huron Presbyterial held in
Clinton in January.
The Secretary's report by Mrs.
Bruce and the Treasurer's report by
Mrs. Leitch were given mind several
matters of business were discussed.
It is of special interest to note that
our Presbytery will be honoured by
having the Synodical meeting held in
Knox Church, Goderich, in May of
this year.
Mrs. Dunbar and Mrs. Leitch were
appointed as a committee to keep plan
for the World Day of Prayer, The
„, Roll Call and collection were taken
and Visits to the sick were reported,
The topic taken front the stolid
chapter of the Study nook WAS, given
by Mrs. truce and was Most intereSt-
lug The meeting was brought to A
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