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Home My WebLink AboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1952-12-17, Page 16Mirrors = Shades = Visors = Trouble Lights Three easy inexpensive suggestions for better more comfortable and safe driving. We also stock Back up lights - Reflectors - Chrome Fittings Turning Signals. - Auto Wax - Lighters Luggage Compartment Lights and many other suggestions Wingham Motors Phone 139 *77,77,7-7.R;M:,• 14cd TOBOGGANS SLEIGHS GIRLS' FIGURE SKATES size 10 - 2 $10.95 size 3 - 10 $13.95 to $15.95 OUTFITS 4 ft. $5.50 5 ft. $6,95, 6 ft. $8.50 Flat Wood & Steel Runners Steel Runners Baby $4.50-$5.50, $3.99-$4.35, $5.95-$6.75 Sleighs $15.95 $19.95 $21.00 $23.95 $24.95 C. C. M. Tricycles I EA S - PLUS VA raw, Sixteen The Wingham Advance-Times, Wednesday, Dec. 1,7, 1959 'V EW ES OF WROXETER Rev. R. Boggs, of Molesworth and Gorrie Presbyterian churches, was the guest speaker when the Howiek Jun- ior Farmers held their December meeting. Campbell Brown, president, presided, Glenn Underwood introduc- ed, the guest speaker. Mr, Boggs, in an interesting address, compared farming in Canada to that in Ireland 6 from which country he came a little over a year ago. He stated farming in Ireland is more mixed and the aver- age farm consists of about 30 acres. The Junior Farmers and Junior In- stitute then joined for the remainder of the evening, Mr, Boggs told of a visit to Bethlehem while in the army and showed interesting pictures and souvenirs of that historic place. Re- freshments and dancing brought an interesting r1Yr eting to a close. St. James Guild The annual meeting of St. James Women's Guild met in the church basement on Wednesday afternoon, Mrs. Bennett, the president, was in charge. The meeting opened by re- peating The Lord's Prayer. Mrs. Clarke Sharpin chose Matthew, chap- (1 ter 7, for the Scripture reading. Mrs. Bennett spoke briefly on the subject, "Ask and Ye Shall Receive," Reports for 1952 showed a very successful year. Among the projects carried out was a successful bazaar in November and the redecorating of the church basement. Mrs. Bennett expressed her thanks to the members for their help during the year and Mrs. F. B. Mill- ward thanked the retiring president for her faithful term of office. Rev. Douglas Vogan took charge for the election of officers which are as fol- lows: honorary president, Mrs. Isabel Davy; president, Mrs. Vern Clarke; vice-president, each member to act in turn. Sec-treas., Mrs. F. B. Millward; caretaker, Jim Clarke.i Rev. D. Vogan closed the meeting with the benedic- ion. Refreshments were served and a social hour enjoyed. Euchre and Crokinole Thirteen tables of euchre and two of crokinole were in play when the Women's Institute held a social even- 6 ing in the Masonic club rooms on Fri- day 0 night, High scores were held by 6 T. St Marie, Miss Jean Wilton, Glenn !`...) 4$0ftg'ittigADDWills and 'Charles Lathers. Winnifred 9-* Munro won high score in crokinole, Mrs. Ted Smith held the lucky tally, Barry Grainger won the special bingo, a lovely satin cushion made by one of the W. I, members, In charge of the party were Mrs. Hart, convener, Mrs, Hunter, Mrs. 1<night, Mrs. Mof- fat and Mrs, J, N, Allen. Women's Missionary Society The December meeting of the We- men's Missionary Society of the Un- ited Church, was held in the church parlours on Friday afternoon. In the absence of the president, Mrs, Munro, Mrs. D. S. MacNaughton, vice-presi- dent, presided. The meeting was called to order with quiet music by Mrs, Jim Doig, at the organ, The theme was "Christmas the season of Birth and Rebirth" as written for the auxiliaries. The first Christmas carol was "0 Little Town of Bethlehem", Other hymns used were "Good Christian Men Rejoice," "It Came Upon a Mid- night Clear," "Holy Night, Silent Night," Rev. E. W, Todd sang a solo the carol "Thou Didst Leave Thy Throne." Readings were given by Mrs. Doig, Mrs. H. Timm, Mrs. Moffat and Mrs. W. G. Gibson. Mrs. Roy Hunter, secretary, read the minutes and the treasurer's report. Members were pleased to learn their allocation for the year had been met. A letter was read from the Sudan Mission thanking the members for the gift given Miss Laura Collar recently when she was guest speaker at the Autumn Thank- offering meeting, A letter was also read from a 14-year-old student in India. Her request was for a Bible and other help. Miss Hazelwood pre- sented the nominating committee's re- port. The election of officers was left over until the January meeting. Mrs. Howes gave an address on the sub- ject"Leaving Christ out of Christmas." She also read exerpts from a diary of Mrs. Alice Gleeson, a relative who is a missionary in India. Words of ap- preciation to Mrs. Howes for her mes- sage was expressed. Red and white candles gave a seasonable touch to the meeting. At the close Mrs, Hunter and Mrs. MacNaughton, who were in charge of the meeting, served tea and a social hour was enjoyed. W. A. Elect Officers Seventeen members were present when the Women's Association held their annual meeting in the church school room, President, Mrs. Les Douglas, presided and opened ' the meeting with the hymn "As with Gladness," Mina Ball led in prayer. Mrs. Wm, Maxwell chose for the Scripture reading the Christmas Story as found in. St, Matthews Gospel, chapter 2, verses 1-14, Mrs, Lloyd Ma- gee gave a reading "Peace on Earth." Mfrs, Charles McCutcheon spoke on "The origin of thb Christmas carols," Rev. E, W. Todd gave a few season- able thoughts to the members. Mrs. George Gibson read a story "The Real Meaning of Christmas." A very suc- cessful year's work was reported by the sec,-treas., Mrs. John Snell. Nine quilts were quilted during the year, Two of them were sold, A successful bazaar was held. The group catered to three weddings and two dinners and made some improvements at the manse. The following okicers were elected for the coming year: president, Mrs, Charles lVfcCutcheon, vice-pros., Mrs. W. T, McLean; see-treas., Mrs. George Gibson, assistant, Mrs. Les. Douglas; pianist, Mrs. Harvey Mc- Michael; auditors, Mrs. Thos, McMich- ael and Miss Gerty Bush; manse com- mittee, the executive; flower commit- tee, Mrs. Thos, McMichael, Mrs. W. E. Weir, Mrs, J. N. Allen, Mrs. Lloyd Mc- Gee and Miss Gerty Bush; supply committee, Mrs. Lloyd Magee, Mrs. Wm. Maxwell and Mrs. Albert Galla- gher. The president, Mrs, Douglas, ex- pressed appreciation for the go-opera- tiori received during her term of office, Mrs. MacLean moved a vote of thanks to the retiring president for her faithfulness in carrying out her duties, The meeting closed with the hymn "It came upon the Midnight Clear" and prayer by Rev. Todd. Supper was served at the close by Mrs. Harvey McMichael and Miss Gerty Bush, who arranged the meet- ing, There was a happy little boy in this village on Friday evening 'and all be- cause he found a lovely Christmas gift for his mother. ,Barry, nine year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Merwyn Grainger had attended Tyro boys group meeting at the United Church and dropped into the Masonic club rooms where the Women's Institute were holding a social evening. Barry arrived in time to get his eyes on the special bingo prize, a lovely green satin cushion. He was heard to whisp- er to his dad "Wouldn't mother like that for Christmas." Barry tried his luck and was one of six to shout Bingo at the same time, But it was. Barry's lucky night for when the draw was made, he was the lucky winner, Father and son carried the gift home and hid it carefully to await the day. But Barry coudn't sleep that night. Next morning bursting with excitement be told his mother the, secret and later in the day presented it, Mrs. Grainger is the proud recip- ient of a treasured Christmas gift and also very proud of a small son who had the Christmas spirit, wanting a Christmas gift for mother. White Gift Sunday United Church will hold special Christmas service on Sunday morning at 11 oclock, The choir, under the dir- ection of Mrs, Lyle Brothers, will contribute special music. It will also include white gifts for other needy children at the Christmas season. Other classes in the Sunday school also wish to add their givings. So an appeal is made to everyone in the congregation to help. Articles asked are wash cloths, towels, soap, combs, Barrett's Tooth powder or paste, tooth brushes and handkerchiefs. Gifts of money will be gratefully received. Those contributing will find a basket at the door in which to leave their white wrapped parcels. Gifts of money should be enclosed in plain white en- velopes and placed on the collection plate. This is a real opportunity for the children and adults to enter into the reah Spirit of the season by re- membering to give to those who are less fortunate than themselves. Mr. Roy Hunter won a lovely table lamp in a draw at the Pal Mocha Shrine Club dinner, held in the Bruns- wick Hotel last week, John Howes, Toronto, spent the week-end with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Howes. Mr. Jim Coombs, of London was also a visitor at the Howes' home. Mr. Harry Gowdy is spending a few days in Toronto, Mr. and Mrs. dames Robertson, Goderich, were Sunday visitors with Mr. John Hupfer. Friends here learned with regret of of the death of John Timm, Wallace TownShip, in his 87th year. Mr. Timm, a pioneer of this district, is survived by two sons, George, with whom he resided, and Sam, also two daughters. Sympathy is extended to the bereaved family. Jack Griffith is a patient in the Wingham General Hospital. Jack is suffering from virus pneumonia, His many friends wish for a him a speedy recovery. Mr. and Mrs. Gerry Gibson, and so; Darryl, have returned from a holiday trip to Buff,a0 and New York. Mr, and Mrs. John Barlow and daughters, Toronto, spent the week- end with Mrs. Sangster, Mrs, MacDon- aid and Miss Eva Sangster, Mr, and Mrs, M, S. Aitkenhead, London, were Friday visitors with Mrs D. S, MacNaughton and John. * Congratulations to Mr. Harry Gowdy, who was elected reeve of How- ick last Monday, also to Art Gibson, the new Deputy-Reeve for 1953.. Both will merit the confidence placed in them in taking care of the business of the township, 2:9$444:5A6 GWA45611WAIS.,j, of the cutest little Dolls You have ever seen will be drawn for Christmas Eve. 10 P.M. One Ticket Free with each $1 purchase value. 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