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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance Times, 1933-02-23, Page 81 • PAGE., IET G i:T THE W INGTAM ADVANCE -TIMES Thursday, February 23, 1933 u� 1,4' HI YAM SHOW STARTS 8.3.0 P.M. wo Shows Saturday Night, Starting 8 p.m. .*x ...... .. _. _. __ ww�w,ww?!aex+w•w.wwe+. r��.,w..w„�...�+�w.�..v Thursday, Friday, Saturday, February 23, 24, 25 SPECIAL His ritzy family pre ferred caviar and cocktails ... but he brought them down to earth. Wit7t Dorothy JORDAN diene RICH Story by Homer Croy Screen play by Edwin Burke Directed by David Butler FOX Picture - Also Pepper Pot Novelty and Fox News. NEXT WEEK: BUCK JONES - In - cc sMan Law" • WI;IITECHURCH Miss Lettie Fox returned on Tues- day last from Lucan where she had been visiting with her sister, Mrs. R. Patton, for some weeks. Miss Florence Purdon spent the week -end with her sister, Mrs. Geo. Tiffin, ,of Kinloss. Miss Gladys Garton, of London, spent the week -end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Garton. • A number of the Whitechurch young people went in sleigh-Ioads ORIMMENINOWILMANftilf This Advertisement is Intended to Draw the Attention of Boys W o ear Knickers or Knee Pants As a rule Boys who wear knee pants are of teen age or less, and it is said and with some degree of truth that these same boys with their marbles and their baseball hats are harder, on clothes than at any other period in life. And so we have a REAL ANNOUNCEMENT TO MAKE TO THESE BOYS AS FOLLOWS: ....We make a specialty of what is known' as "Knee Pads" which we sew on the knees of. your Knickers and being made of good strong Kip Lea- ther will make sucha difference to the wear and tear (and right at the spot where you come in con- tact with mother earth -your knees). In fact with the addition of these knee pads your knickers will wear at least twice and perhaps four times as long. We attach these complete for a very small sum, namely, 0 rir TELL YOUR MOTHERS ABOUT IT BOYS Leather and Rubber Coats also Repaired Satisfactorily. Phost The Leading Shoe Store. 9 Wxahait4.1� last Thursday evening to the Glance, wlucir was held in the No, 7 school rid he Whitechurch boys suppliod the. music. Mr, ,and Mrs. Robs, Purdon and family visited on Saturday with her siker, 14irs: Irvin Henry, of Belfast. Many in this community are pleas- ed to hear that Mrs, Robt. Stewart, of Kinloss, is continuing to improve after her recent very serious spell 'o: sickness. We .hope to hear still bet ter reports. ing news to her many friends. Women's; Institute. Concert A very successful; entertainment washeld last Friday evening in Me- morial Hall under the auspices of the. Women's Institute. Reeve G. Mc - Nall proved to be a very efficient and entertaining chairman. Before and during the program the Junior ` Or- lzestra, under the leadership of lir, i C 1~:, Toll, with Miss Iµ, Mills as - accompanist, played' several delightful selections: Camp fire melodies by a group of colored folk eaffeff the Vag- abonds, ,opened the evening's .pro- grarrrrne. Following this a reading by Mrs. Patterson, delightful solos by I\lrs, Harold Phillips, duets by : Jack Bowes, mouth organ, :Phil. Phillips, jew's harp, chorus by. No. 1, school, Morris; little Marjorie Pearce and Louis Phalen very quaintly portrayed the role of an old fashioned mother and father. Following this were duets by Mr. Harvey, Mason and Mr. Stanley Sibthorpe entitled "The Lit- tle Old Church in the Valley and "Highways are .Happy Ways," May Pole dance by high schol girls, a reading by Margaret ••Jenkins, and a skipping rope dance by Alina Mun-• ro, and old tirne music by Mr. Bruce. Mr, H. Mason contributed a solo, err- 'titled "It's Just a -Little Street where (Old Friends Meet." These ntimbers were' well presented and enthusiasti cally received, The last number on the programme .was the humorous play entitled • "Reception Day, at' the Parsonage," and was ably directed by Mrs. (Rev.) G. W. Buie. "God Save the Ring" was sung and a profitable evening was brought to a close, Mr, Milan Moore and Carman Far•- rk r, of the 1•'ITinghain High School, are spending two weeks at their res- pective homes, owing to the outbreak of measles in the town schools. Miss Genevieve Watt and Miss L. McClenaghan spent Tuesday last at the home oftheir uncle, 11VIr. Harry McClenaghan, of Belgrave. Messrs, Robt, and Anrdew Ferrie have both been very ill during the past week. Mrs. Emerson Austin, of North Bay, was called hone last week, on account of the illness of her Sister, Mrs, Stewart. Miss Lela Leggatt spent a few days last week with friends in Wing- ham, The Ladies' of the Women's In- stitute held theirmonthly meeting in the Hall on Tuesday evening in- stead of Friday, on account of the storm. A splendid program of mus- ical' numbers was given antithen a debate "Resolved that poverty rath- er than riches tends to develop more admirable qualities of character." The affirmative was taken by Mrs. J. D. Beecroft and Miss May Wightman, while the negative was taken, by Mrs. Victor Emerson and Miss Grace Ri- chardson. The judges, Miss E. Mac- Donald,Miss 0. Farrier and Mr. Henderson, decided the affirmative won. After the program, the boxes were sold and lunch was much en- oyed by those who managed to get a box, which by the way, were rath- er a scarce article. The evening was then spent in dancing. Mr, and Mrs. Wm. Purdon and Miss Mabel spent Tuesday last with Mrs. D. Gillies. The Y.P.S. of the United Church held a Valentine Social in the church basement on Friday evening, when •a good time was enjoyed by a large number. Mr. Aldin Purdon motored from Leamington to Wingham one day last week with a truck load of corn. We are pleased to hear that Mrs. Chas. Wightman is able to be up again after her illness of the past few weeks. Mrs. J. Gillespie has been laid up with a bad cold and Mr. Gillespie has been in the house for the past three weeks suffering from a very sore knee. Mr. and Mrs. Al Dowling returned to Mt. Forest on Saturday after spending the past two weeks with her parents, Mr. and Mrs, Bert Reed. The W. M. ' S. of t'.+c United Church held their regular monthly meeting in the church on Wednes- day last with the ;'resident, Mrs. G. Gillespie, in the chair. Mrs. 'Frank Henry read the chapter from the study book and the Temperance cut- tings were read. Miss Annie May and Susie Carrick contributed a very pleasing duet, and Mrs. McBrien and Mrs. M. Ross led in ;prayer. The, regular monthly meeting of the W. M. S. of Chalmer's Church was held on Thursday in the base- ment of the church, with the Presi- dent, Mrs. Frank Coulter, in the chair. The chapter from the Study Book was read by Miss Lela Leggatt and Mrs. Cecil Falconer. Mrs. Ed, Gaunt also read a paper on Mission- ary Work. An .invitation was ex- tended to the ladies of the W.M.S.. of the . United Church to attend the meeting of the World Day of Pray- er to be held in Chalnier s. Church on Friday, March 3, All the ladies of the community are cordially invit- ed to attend this meeting. Mr. Robt. McGee, of Blyth, spent last week with Mr. and Mrs, Leask McGee and he is going to 'help Mr. .Sutherland for a few weeks now. Some in this community shipped cattle among the two car -loads that went to England. They expect to do considerably better than they could have done here. J BLYTH The Brotherhood of Queen Street Church are putting on a Minstrel Show on Friday, Feb. 24th, in Mem- orial Hall. Mrs. Mary Carter is confined to her bed through illness. Her many friends 'hope she will regain her for- mer health. Our townsman, Mr, Frank Metcalf, was seized with paralysis at liis borne a few days ago and is still in a pre- carious position. Mrs. Henderson of Wingham, vis- ited Mr. and Mrs, John McGee dur- ing the week, Mrs, Straughan Sr.,' has been seri- ously ilt.at the hotne of her son, Mr. Charles Straughan, Her condition is sosriewhat improved which is gratify - BLUEVALE United Church W.M.S. Meeting . The regular meeting of the W. M. , S. was held in the schoolroom of the United Church. on ,Feb. 16th, with the President, Mrs. R. Shaw, in the chair. The meeting opened by singing hymn 284 and prayer by the President. The Scripture reading was the 15th chap. of St. John, after which several led in sentence prayers. hymn 262 was sung, and thea minutes of the last meeting read• and adopted. Mrs. G. Gannet read the last part of the 4th chap. of the Study Book and Mrs. M. Smith' will have' the study book for the next meeting. Hymn 123 was sung, and Mrs. Curtis gave a reading on "Christian Stewardship". After. 'the roll call the offering was taken and hymn 28 sung. A special meet- ing will be held at the home of Mrs. A. .Shaw, on Friday, March 3rd, for the observance',of the World Day of. Prayer, to which all the ladies of the congregation are cordially invited. The meeting closed by repeating the Lord's Prayer, in unison. Mr. and Mrs. Roy McCreight and family left this week for Parkhill.. C. Griffiths, of Auburn, is 'filling the va- cancy here until such a time as the appointment, is made for a permanent foreman. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. L. Speir, Mor- ris, and Mrs. H. C. 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New Glendale Prints, per yd:, 22c Yard Wide Quiltings, Special 19c Lily White Long Cloths at 25c $1.25 Silver Bleach Sheetings 96c English Pajama Cloths 29c 2x21• All Linen Table Cloths $2.98 Colored Table Linen, yd. 49c $1,25 to $1.75 Black Dress Goods. 88c 39c Potter's English Prints 33c $2.50 to $3.25 Printed Dress Silks $1.85 Extra Value White Steam- loom :...::.:. .. .._ ...16c Shamrock Linen Face Towels 88c All Wool Factory Yarns, lb. 50c $1.00 Japanese Kimona Cloths 69c Pink or Blue Nursery Flanel- ette 23c Plain and Brocade Rayons ...39c $1.00 Wool Tartan ' Dress Goods 59c 36 in. Anderson Plaids Ging hams 19c 30c' Indigo Blue Prints 19c SIPECIAL SELLING ALL WOOL BLANKETS $5.98 - :$6.98 Beautiful New Goods at Such Low Prices $1.50 Extra Service Kayser Stockings 88c $4,50 to $7.75 House Dresses $2.98 Girls' Wool Berets 49c To $1.25 Lacey Knit Wool Scarves 85c To $2.50 All Wool Dress Flannels,' per yd., $1.00 Ladies' Fancy Handkerchiefs 5 for 25c' Clearing Finishing Braids package 5c Lovely Lace Collar Sets ......98c Women's White Cotton . Draw- ers 25c White Cotton Night Gowns 69c - 98c Odd Gossard Corsets 60c - 98e - $1.98 All Colors Ric Rae Braids, 3 yds. 10c Women's Warm Cashmere Hose 50c. Women's Woolcot Vests 59c 79c $1.19 Heavy Cotton Colored Bloom- ers 49c Black Over -Drawers, 79c Children's Good Underwear 60c - 79c - 98c Women's - Misses' Knee length Combinations Various Prices. Watson's Silk Knit Vests - Bloottners 49c Silk Coat Linings, Special, yard $1.29 SPECIAL SELLING OE Table Linens - Face Towels Stamped Goods - Sheetings Sunset Cotton Blankets GOOD GROCERY VALUES 5 -String Brooms 39c Aylmer Tomato Juice 4 tins 29c .. i on 2 Choice Salmon, tins 99c 50c Toilet Paper (Special) 39c September Cheese 15c Handy Ammonia, 4 for ... 25c Heinz Tomato Soup (large) 3 for 35c Fresh Soda Biscuits, 2 lbs. 25c Fresh Cookies, lb ........ .............19c Clover Honey ,39c Singapore Pineapple, 2 for 25c Blue Rose Rice, 3 lbs. .... .25c Come in at your convenience and see what's being shown. KING BROS. Wingham spent Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Alex. Mowbray. Miss Margaret Curtis has returned home after visiting her aunt, Mrs. Laura Kirton. Mrs. John Rolph spent last week with her daughter, Mrs. Joseph Cur- tis, James McHardy spent Saturday. with friends in Brussels. Mr. and Mrs.' Norman Walker and Dorothy spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hollenbeck. Presbyterian Ladies Aid Valentine Social The school room of the 'Presbyter- ian :Church was the scene of a happy gathering on Tuesday evening when the Ladies' Aid, sponsored a Valen- tine social.- The first part of the ev- ening was' spent in Valentine games and heart contests. The programme consisted of vocal and instrumental music and Miss Alba Mowbray gave a very interesting sketch on "Saint Valentine," Comir tinity singing was enjoyed, after which the ladies serv- ed refreshments. Horses Fall Through Ice During the past week Geo. Thom- son, of the local creamery, engaged a good staff of men and teams, and has his supply of ice stored away for the summer. The ice was of splendid quality ranging from ten to twelve inches thick, On Wednesday after- noon while Geo. Thomson and David Gibb were crossing the pond on the ice they struck a thin spot and the team they were driving went clown, one horse was in water over its back while the other one didn't drop so far. Men and a team were quickly on the scene of the mishap and suc- ceeded in drawing the horses out on -1 to solid ice. They were none the worse of their cold dip, Presbyterian Choir Entertained Friday evening Mr. and Mrs. L. Kauffman entertained the Members of the Presbcyterianchoir at their home. The reguar weekly choir practice was conducted :by the organist, Mrs. J. C. Higgins. The remainder of the ev- ening was spent in games and music. The hostess assisted by 'Miss Betty and Marian, served dainty refresh - . rents. All decided that choir prac- tice and the hospitality of a borne, made a good combination. Y.P.S. Valentine Social The Young People's Soeiety of the United Church met at a Valentine Social, in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Thornton, on Friday evening, Feb. 17th. A large number enjoyed the hospitality of the host and host- ess. Progressive crokinole was play- ed throughout the evening. Mr. 'Jack Wickstead won the highest'nutiber of points and was declared' winner. Following the games an appetizing lunch was served by the hostess, af- ter which community singing was en- joyed. The evening was brought to a close by the Secretary of the Soc- iety, Mr. Chas. Johnston, moving that a vote of thanks be tendered to Mr. and Mrs. Thornton fbr, the de- lightful evening. Mr. Carl Johnston, President of the Society, seconded the motion. Everyone joined hands and 'Sot' they are jolly good fellows' and 'Auld Lang Syne' were sung. There will be no Young People's meeting this week as the play entit- led "No -Account David" is being pre- sented by the young people in the Ebenezer Church on Friday, Febru- ary 24th. Mrs. Brown(concluding argument ument g with', neighbor): "Every time 'I -look at you, Mrs. Smith, I feel I'm doin' the. Government out of entertainment tax," • F r Spring NEW SAMPLES FOR Made to measure Suits and Spring Coats at NE LOW ICES $19 5 22.5 7 50 HANNA tr CO. Lt