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THE \ `INGHAN,I ADVANCE -TIM S
Thursday, February 2, 1932
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SHOW STARTS 8,30 P.M.
Two Shows Saturday Night, Starting 8 p.m..
Thursday, Friday, Satan, February 2nd,. 3rd, 4th
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FOX NEWS and CARTOON.
NEXT WEEK:
William Haines
In
"FAST LIFE"
WHITECHURCH
Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Farrier spent
Wednesday last at the home of her
sister, Mrs. Sam Reid, of Ashfield.
Mr. and. Mrs. Thos. Gaunt -visited
on Sunday with his sister, Mrs.
Green, of Teeswater. Mrs. Green re-
turned with there to stay for a week.
The W. M. S. Tea of the United
Church is being held on Wednesday
at the home of Mrs. J. G. Gillespie.
Mr. and Mrs. W. J. McClenaghan,
of Fraserville, who were at Varna,
attending the funeral of his uncle,
Mr. Mitchell, have been visiting with
her sister, Miss Sarah Garbutt, and ening was spent in dancing. The la-
dies . are intending to - have their reg-
ular meeting of Feb. 10, at night,
when a debate will be the main fea-
ture of the program.
The annual meeting of the United
Church was held on Tuesday evening
last -when the reports of the different
societies of the Church were heard.
The retiring members of the Official
Board, Messrs. Frank Henry, Wm.
Barbour, Geo. Murray and J. Petta-
piece, were re-elected. The ladies
served lunch in the basement after.
the meeting and a social half-hour
was enjoyed by all.
Miss 1'anline Reed, .of Mt, Forest,
is spending a fcw- days with her par-
ents, Mr..and Ars. Bert Reed,
Mrand \ftp 1; D, Beecroft and
71tnene , spent ''Wednesday .last with
her' parents, gr. and Mts. Andrew
l+tile, aol `Seatfortla:.
• Mrs, Patterson, of late:now, spent
the past week With 'Alias Ida .Me-
Quoid,
Stir. Duncan laennedy, set over 150
dozen eggs ort Monday' in his incu-
bator, thus starting his spring's'
work, He Caas Mr, George Rosswith
hint to assist with the wort,;.
Mr, and Mrs. Jas. Brigham and
children and Mr,. Geo. \Vightrnan
and Ivan, of Blyth, spent Sunday with
their parents, Air. and Mrs, Charles
\1Tightntan,
I Mr. jolui Purdon and Mr. Cecil
Falconer are busy cutting wood for
Mr, Jack Gillies.
Miss Bertha Mackay, of Stratford,
spent the week -end with her parents,
Mr. and. Mrs. Hector I Mackay.
Mr. and Mrs. Bert Boyd, of Roth-
say,. spent Sunday with her parents,
Mr. and . Mrs, Kenneth Weaver.
Miss Ella Macintosh returned to
London Hospital on Tuesday for fur-
ther treatments,
This commiinity is saddened. to
learn of the low condition of Mr.
Russell Tervitt, son of Mr. and Mrs,
George Tervitt of Zetland. He was Mrs, W, J. Ballagh, near 'Teeswater.
'Mrs. John Metcalfe spent last week
with !her daughter, Mrs. Howard )./VY-
lie, of 6th line of Turitberry,'
- Air, :and Mrs. Selah Breckenridge,
of Grey, visited Sunday at the home
of the ; latter's parents; Mr.. and Mrs.
Seuben Stokes.
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Lincoln visit
ed Siinday at the home of Mr. and
Mrs. Alex., Forgie on the 9th.
Mrs, Tom Metcalfe and sons, spent
a few days last week at the home of
'the former's mother, Mrs, T. R. Ben -
fin. We would all be delighted to
hear of others; of our young baeh-
elors, buying nice homes.
Mr. Melville Beecroft, of Western
University, London, spent the week-
end at the home of his father, Mr.
John Beecroft.
Miss Jean Finlayson, of Lochalsh,
is nursing her aunt, Mrs Jas. Mac-
Gregor, who is improving nicely now.
There was a splendid attendance at
the Scotch Concert given in the Inc.
stitute Hall here on Saturday night.
The program' which was interestinng
and humorous, was presented by local
talent and after the concert, the ev-
on Sunday they all visited with Mr.
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and I\Irs. Edgar Gaunt.
Iti r. and Mrs. David Farrier spent
two days last week with their Baugh -
ter, Mrs. John R. 'Ross, of Turn Tp.
Mrs. Craig Sr,, has been under the
doet or's care during the past week.
Our local nurses are all very busy
p
at resent, owing to the flu ,epidemic.
r. Harold Sparing, who is taking
the butter -maker's course at Guelph,
spent the week -end with his family.
here
.
r. John Gaunt purchasedthe old
"Cottle" home from Mr. Elymer Tif-
ectal Prices
En ..1. Raid( Shoes
For
In Two Kinds:
Just as this illustration, in fine
Brown kid, one strap and ordinary
Cuban ;heel; the usual Enna Jet -
tick high grade shoe.
For $3,95 per pair.
(Brown only).
Widths A and C.
Another Line in the
Same Make
With four or five eyelets, beau-
tiful fine Idd in either Black or
Brown, and in Two Widths A and
C.
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btold that ie
anc'.)Cpert.ri've foot
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For 4.95 per pair.
Both, the above lines in practically all sizes.
indly Note—
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broken, p quoted and rices uoted do not apply to the regular Enna Jett-
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tick, the regular standard prices of which are $7.00 ,and $8.00 per
pair. Nevertheless, above specials are of predisely the same qual-
ity.
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Hingham visited at the home of 11ir,
and Mrs. Frank ,Salter on Tuesday.
Mrs, Collins of near Ripley Visited
at the home of • her daughter, Mrs.
Victor Haines, last week. Mr, and
Mrs. Haines and children have been
laid up'with an attack of "flu".
Miss Winnifred Edgar is visiting
with relatives in Wingham.
GLENANNAN
Mr, David Breckenridge also Mr.
Cameron Edgar, of Wroxeter, visit-
ed Sunday at •tlie former's brother's,
Mr. William Breckenrdige.
Mr. Stanley Beast- of Chatham,
visited friends on the 10th last week.
Mr, and Mrs. Oliver Stokes spent
Saturday at the hone of Mr. and
taken to the hospital on Sunday and
was operated on, and afterwards re -
aired a blood transfusion, but little
hope is held for his recovery.
Miss Isobel Fox spent two days
in the hospital last :week suffering
from a severe cold.
Mr. and Mrs .Cecil Chaniney and
baby, Ann, spent Sunday with her
parents,' Mr. and Mrs. John _j•ohns-
ton.
Mr. and Mrs. Joe Thompson and
family of Tillsoitburg spent the
week -end with her parents, Mr, and ntt, Wingham.
Mrs. Thos. Robinson, of East Wa-
wanosh. :
Mr. Gilbert Beecroft and Mr. Geo.
Taylor; of East Wawanosh attended
the Young People's Teachers' Train-
ing convention which was held in
Stratford last week.
Word was ,received here on Tues-
day of the death of Mrs. Charles. Mc-
Kay at the age of 38 years, who died
at her home in Dunnville, following
an operation last week. Besides her
husband who owns the Grand River
Creamery; she also leaves five child-
ren to mourn her. Mr. Mackay is
ieell-known in this community, and
is a"son of Mr .and Mrs. Hector Mac- attendance of members -present. The
Miss Annie Stokes, is visiting a
few days with her sister, Mrs. Selah'
Breckenridge, of Grey.
Mrs. Robert Muir returned to the
city where she will spend the winter
months with her sons, Messrs. Geo.
and Peter Muir.
BELGRAVE
Knox United Church
Annual Meeting'
The annual congregational meeting
of Knox United Church was held in
he basement of the Church Wednes-
clay afternoon when there was a good
kay. A number of therelatives from
here motored down to attend the
funeral, Many friends in this cont-
rnunity extend sympathy to the be-
reaved family.
ASHFIELD
Mr, and. Mrs.. Spence Irwin and lit-
tle daughter Laura, spent Sunday -
with Mrs. Irwin's parent:., Mr. and
.Mrs. Robertson, . of Auburn.
lIlr r. Mr' and s. James Gannet, near
I`;nttail, entertained their neighbors
to a 'dance last Monday night. All
report a Splendid' time.
We extend our symrpthy to Mrs.
Irving Zinn, at Lanes Store, in- the
loss by death of her father, Mr. Hol-
land, of Clinton,' on Thursday Morn-
ing. The funeral vas held on Sat-
urday afternoon. '
Mrs. Andrew Gaunt, near St,' Hel-
ens, spent Thursday afternoon with
her parents, l+Ir. and Mrs. Sam Sher.
wood, 10th con.
Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Fairish, 12
con., and Mr, and Mrs. Robert Nel-
son, 10th con., spent a very pleasant
I time at the dance given by the form-
(''er's • brother, iV[r, John. Farrish and
I Farrish, near: Dunlop,Friday
!Mrs. Faris
night.
Mrs. James Cook who his been in
Winghant Hoapital for two weeks, on
Saturday, last, :was the best she has
been since going thei`e.
DONNYBROOK
The Women's Institute meets on
\Vednesclay,,Feb, 1st, at the home of
Mrs, Dave Chamney,
'.Che W. M. S. will meet on Thurs-
day, Feb. 9th, at the home of" Mrs.
N, Thompson.
Last Saturday afternoon three deer
were noticed quietly grazing in a
field on the back of Mr. Jim Leddy's
farm,
Mrs, J. H. Mills spent a few days
last 'week with her daughter, Mrs, R.
Chantney.
MORRIS
Miss Isabel Warwick, of Grey, vis -
lied at the hoarse of her aturt and
uncle, Mr, and Mrs. Robert Warwick
or a few days recently.
Miss Viola Mathers spent a week
at her hoine in Bluevaie recently,
Mr. Huh, Kernel has returned to
his home in Preston after spending
a month with friends inthis vicinity,
Mr. and Mrs, Hugh cinnamon and
l•ainily, of the Juncti',in, visited at
Mr, and Mrs John Casctnore's,one
'veiling, last week,
Mr. and Mrs, Robert Tyndai, of
meeting was opened. with devotional.
exercises conducted . by the ,pastor,
Rev. A. M. Grant The .minutes of
the last annual meeting were lead
and the reports of the different . or-
ganizations were received. The elec-
re= Lirb Teeswat
Mrs, W. L. Speir,: Morris, with Mr.
and M's, 1. D King; Mrs. 'George
MacDonald, Clinton, and Miss Jessie
Strachan, Jamestown, with their cou-
sin, Mrs. Peter S. MacEwen; Mr, and
Mrs. Roger Oke, Wingham, with
friends in the village; J, W. Beat-
tie aad daughters, Ethel and Floren-
ce, of Seaforth, with, their uncre, F.
13, Scott.
Mr. and Airs. Robert Shaw, Mrs.
Mary Robertson and Miss Martha
Fraser motored to New Hamburg
this week sand visited with their: dou-
sin, Mrs."Callum, also Mrs. Callum's:.
brother, Wm. Vance, of Swift Cur
rent, Man., who is spending the win-
ter with relatives in the East,
Cecil Griffiths, wlio has been em-'
ployed on'the C,N,R, section here for
the last few months, has returned to
his home at Auburn. Roy McCreight
section foreman here for two years,
has accepted a similar position at
Parkhill and will leave for there as
soon as a foreman is appointed for
this section. '
"Through intelligent education
the economic and social futility,
of war will eventually be recog-
nized," is the view of Sir Norman
Angell, British, economist and dis-
peller -of war illusions. He sailed
recently by Canadian Pacific liner
"Montrose" after a lecture tour in
the United States. •
Of the 4,045,512 pounds of can-
ned pineapple consumed in Can-
ada between April 1 and Novem
ber 30. 1932, all but 158.583 lbs.
came from countries within the
Empire, nearly half the total be-
ing from the Straits Settlements.
Illiteracy in Canada is near the
vanishing point. Acte•ordin, to the
last census in 1931. 92.34 per cent.
of the population ot. Canada over
five years of ace could either rear]
or write. Students enrolled irr
Canadian schools in 1931 number-
ed 2,542,747. •
The Canadian Pacific Railway
Company's tax bill. for the year
was almost six million dollars
r
bringing its treal contribution t,
C an:o s tax ceiiertions since in•
co-p�,rurion to about ,$116.ftfi(�,ottt:".
—1: w Beatty, rr,c'., t.batm an
an+° P-e'sideet, Cana:lian Pacifict.",iway, in his review of 1.J2.
BELMORE
There paseed peacefully away on
Sunday evening, Mrs. Thomas Deis
tow, at the home of her son-in-law,
Mr. Stewart, Carrick. A private ser-
vice was conducted at the home on
Wednesday, after` which service was
held in the United Church, McIntosh.
Rev. Ralph `Turnbull, ,her pastor, of-
ficiated. The church was filled and
listened to ' an impressive service.
Hymns chosen were "Safe in : the
arms of'Jesus "Nearer, my, God, to
Thee," and "What a Friend we have
tion of officers for the year:1933 to Jesus. Mrs. Jas. I y, -
salted as follows: Secretary, , H. er, sang "A Few More Years Shall
Wheeler; Treasurer, J. C. Proctor. Roll." Flower -bearers were grand -
Three new members, Cecil Nethery, children of deceased. Pall bearers:.
Earl Anderson and Chris. Nethery, Messrs. James. Hamilton, Scott Ing -
were elected to take, place of the 3 lis, Adam Nichol, Joe Vogan and W.
Haskins. The remains were laid to
rest in McIntosh graveyard.
The Manse was the . scene of
happy. gathering Friday evening when
Belmore congregation gathered to
spend a few hours with the pastor
and his wife. The following program
was enjoyed: community song, violin
solo by Wm. Edwards, George Herd
with Mrs. Herd at the piano, tnouth
oragn, Mr. Arnold Holiday, Arthur
Fitch, Mis. Holiday on the • guitar;
piano music, Mrs. Turnbull and Mar-
garet
vlarg Fret Mundell; solo, Mildred; Ballagh,
reading, Helen Mulvey ,and Mrs.
Walter; solo, George Rutherford, and
Mrs, Abraham; duet, Carl Douglas
and Mr. Walter, Jean Herd at the
piano; recitation, M. Jeffray; speech
ntaking created much : amusement.
Before leaving for hone a bountiful'
lunch was served,
Visitors: Mr. and Mrs. James Gil-
more, of Wingham, at Wn.. Mun-
dell's, Sunday, Mrs. Wesly Abram
with Mrs. Abraham, gravel road;
Mrs, Miller at George Doubledee's;
Mr. Stanley Keith with Havey I3a1
high; Mr, and Mrs, Fleming Ballagh
g , g
at Walter Ballagh's; ' Mrs. Lawrence
took tea with Mrs. Jeffray Sunday
evening.
An Old Fashioned Wood Bee.
Our Church folks had a meeting
Just as lively as could be,
They planned to go to Marshall's
bush,
Aand have a big wood bee,
They wanted able-bodied men,
Of any shape or size,
To come and help saw tip the loge
And learn how to economize,
retiring members, Auditors, Mrs. R.
Nicholson and Mrs. .Chas. R. Coul-
tes. Several natters ofbusiness were
discussed after which the meeting.
wa closed with prayer by Rev. Grant.
Mr. Robt. Stonehouse who has
been foremanonthe section of the
C.N.R. at 'Belg•rave, ' retires after
many years of faithful service at the
end of this month.
Mr, .James Wightman, • who has
been employed here on the section.
for some years has been appointed to
the position vacated by Mr. Stone-
house and we extend our congratula-
tions to him on itis advancement.
Miss Anna McDowell is spending
the week at Stratford.
C. R. Coultes spent the week -end
in Toronto.
Jas. Wightman spent the week -end
in Aylmer and London.
R. C.'McGowan, Blyth, spent a few
days. with Mr. and Mrs, C. R. Coul-
tes. ,
Mr. and Mrs. Gordon, of Sask., are
visiting with Mr. and Mrs. David
Scott.
nPearson icb
Mr. and Mrs. of Go der ,
visited with Mr, and Mrs. 5. A.
Brandon one day last week.
John Stewart Jr, spent a few clays
with friends at • Walton.
BLUEVALE
The regular ntonthyl meeting of
the Women's Institute will be held
on Thursday afternoon, Feb. 9th, at
the home of Mrs. Alex. Mowbray,
Roll Call will be answered by a verse
from a Canadian author. Rev, Wm.
Patterson will give a talk on "Some
Beauty Spot in Canada." A discus-
cion on Canadian Industries Ted by.
Mrs. C. Hetherington •ton and commun-
ity singing is the outline ofthe pro-
gramme. rainnle. Ladies of the cot'nmunity,
are always welcome,
The Young People's Society of the
United Church cancelled their regu-
lar meeting on Friday evening on ac-
count of the Open Literary meeting
of the High School at Wingham, as
several Young people, from this dis-
trict are students at the W. 11. S.
Visitors in the village during the
week and for the week -end il2r. and
a
We all do love to go to Church,
But we clo not want to freeze,
So thanks' to George and Alek,
Who cut drown those big trees.
.brow here's a lesson for each one
They don't, bend the way they fail,
The other chaps kept clear the bush,
For they might kill them all,
Ilien came Norm with his happy
face,
And. Stewart, just six foot tall,
And Fred' artd Alvin with their quiet
Pay'sla Shop:0 Kbg's
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Scotch Wool Blankets
$10.85
Genuine Lammermoor Blan-
kets of finest quality, whipped
singly. Double bed sizes that
normally sell at $13.50. Now
specially priced at $10.85,
Reversible Bed Throws
Two-tone, blending shades
that match up well with any
bedroom color scheme: Full,
lofty napping that gives a most
pleasing appearance.
$3.88, $5.95, $8.65
Linen Huck Face
Towels
Lovely Towels of quick dry-
ing qualities, various weights to
meet all requirements. Regular
bath room andover sizes at 50c,
69c, 85c to $1.45.
New Bath Towels
Always an extra Bath Towel
or two can be used and so we
suggest that you see ,the nice
ones we have. Moderately pric-
ed 39c, 55c, 75c.
Linen Roller Towelings
Some really fine values in
solid white or white with col-
ored bands. Per yd. 15c1 18e
and 24c.
200 Remnants at
Half Price
Many valuable pieces of .vari-
ous lengths from 2 to 42 yards.
Materials that are adaptable to
almost . any use and they are
priced now at just half; $1.25
lines at 62ic; 7,5c lines at Vic,
50c lines at 25c, etc. Come in
and look them over, you'll like-
ly take several pieces. Remem-
ber they are Half Price.
Sale of Black
Dress Goods
Here is a big bargain in
quality black ,dress goods. Par-
ticularly nice dresses for older
women can be made from these
good Crepes and Wool Mixtur-
es, Our regular $1.50 - $1.75.
and $1:95 lines at a Clearance
Price of 88c.
Cretonne Cushions 19c
Just a fresh lot of these ex-
cellent cushions' for 'home use.
Bright patterned coverings in
many desirable effects. O;n ac-
count of , the price many women`
use them as cushion forms, cov-
ering them with the pretty tops
they are making from the love-
ly yarns we have. Cushions are
19c. Yarns 15c, 20c and 25c
Sale of Women's
Fur Coats
Hudson Seal, • French Seal,
Natural Muskrat at Big Savings
for this week -end, Junior to
Women's Sizes Of from. 14 to 44
from which 'to choose. They
are smart Coats., so come in and
look them over. You can buy.
one now at the discounted 'pric-
es.
Other Notable Values
throughout the Store.
Come in and See Them.
Wabasso Sheetings
Natural Color and LilyW hite
qualities 76 to 81 inches wide,
49c, 66c, 75c, 97c,
Hei istitched Pillow
Slips 33c
Fine even thread of a long
service quality in 42 inch size.
Our regular 33c bargain line
selling at 4 slips for $1.25,
Matched Sheet Sets
Of finest round thready fully
bleached yarns and completed
with bands of contrasting col-
ors of rose, blue and green.
Regular 914 size for double beds
Per Set $3.85.
Pillow Slips
in Package Pairs
Attractively gotten up '. for
gift uses, bridge prizes, birth-
days
and other similar occas-
ions. You'll like there neat
packing. Per set 89c, $1.00, $L-
25 - $1.35.
Beacon Lounge Robes
Delightful patterns in these
cosy day-tilrne comfortables.
Reds, Tans, Blues and Brown
effects, $3.49, $3.85, $5.00.
Indigo Prints at 19c
Here is an extra value in
quality prints for hard use. All
navy grounds with white of a
30c quality. Specially priced at
per yard 19e.
Potter's Best Prints
Specially Priced
All Are Top Grades and Fast
in Color.
39c Patterns, Now 32c
34c Patterns, Now 28c
A Special Group at ........--25c
Ginghams and Plain Shades 24c
Make up New House Dresses
Now,
Men's Sock Sale 99c
Here men, is a real Sock bar-
gain. We put all our best grad-
es 1$1.25, $1.50 and $1.75 lines
of English wool socks into a
one -price selling group for this
week -end. Your choice, per pr.
99c. You could buy several
pairs at' this price.
Week -End Dress Sale
$2.98
48 Lovely Cotton and Ra on
Dresses in this group. All are
new and are shown in sleeve-
less and short sleeve styles.
Regular values are from $5.50
to $7.85. Friday and Saturday
Sale, Each $2.98.
Here for the
Best Groceries
Valencia Raisins, 2 lbs. 25c
39c
25c
35c
19c
23c
15c
39c
'Fresh Bulk Mustard
9 Bars Castile Soap
2 Heinz Tomato Soup
6 Crepe Toilet Paper
3 lb. Macaroni
September Cheese
Choice Clover Honey
60c Black Tea 39c.
Aylmer Tomato Juice, 5 for 29c
McCormick's Soda Biscuits,
2 lbs.: 25c
3 lbs. Fres'h Milled Rice 25c
ING
BR
S
ways;
You wouldn't know
there at all.
they were
Bill Irwin's a good man in the bush
If you will him obey,
But when Len and Gordon get hold
of, the axe, -
My, you must keep out of the way.
Our preacher is a :splendid man,'
And never says a word,
But if yott want a friendly chat,
I .eep close to Mr.. Herd.
They were a dandy bunch' of men,
And we are as proud as Proud can
be,
And any time you feel the cold,
Just come to church with. sae,
ST. HELENS
Mrs. F. Anderson and son, Tom,
,'of A+Iafelci.ng, were visitors with Mr,
and .Mrs. I-Iarvey Webb one day last
week.
Mr. ' Beit Taylor, of Blyth, has
been visiting old friends ,as the guest
of his brother, /qr. W. 'Taylor, ,Mrs.
%lliott Miller, Mr. and Mrs. Wallace
Miller, Mt. E. j. Thorns and Mr. W,
I. Miller attended the funeral of the
Wallaceat MissAnnie 13. Port
rt
late .
Elgin on Sunday. Miss Wallace will
Ixei remembered by many as a fre-
quent visitor with her sister, the late
vlrs; John Miller Sr,
The Young, :People's Society itiet
on Sunday evening with an attend-
ance of 40, the banquet which is to
be held when the attendance reaches
60 for two nights is still in the fut-
ure. Miss Dorothy :Miller read the
Scripture and "His Music" (Hayden)
was ably taken by Mr. W. Woods.
Mr, Wm. Woods is not keeping as
well as his many friends would wish.
Fox Scarfs
Silver, Black & Red
Made to Order
Only the finest quality clear-
colored, well-furredpelts kept
for snaking up,
SAMPLES SHOWN AND
IPRCES QUOTED
On Request,
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