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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance Times, 1934-07-12, Page 7F•WItlM kk t,Yp{.a w orrie CR roxetei4 GORRIE PUBLIC SCHOOL REPORT Senior Room Honors 75%, Pass 60%, Jr,IV-Ida Ritchie 78, Billie New- ton 78, Isabel Watson 71, Reita Gal 3away 60, Sr. III -Velma Baiers 77, Harold' Hyndman 74, Audrien Zimmerman 73, Mary Miller 70, Margaret Butt 69, Gladys Miller 58, Violet. Hughes 55,' Jr. III Eleanore Carson 87, George TIeinmiller 72, Betty Edwards 67, Earl Harrison 66, Madeline Ritchie 62, An- nie Anger 61. Annie Douglas, Teacher, Junior Room Honors 75%, Pass 60%, Ilnd Class -Glenn Austin 88, Ken- neth Underwood 79, Billy Edwards 77, Helen Anger 71, Dean Earngey 65, Catherine Butt 63, Allan Hyndman '62.2, Glenn King 62, Reggie_ Taylor X60.1, Jack Underwood. Ist Class -Jean Heibein 93, George ;Gallaway 91, Elgin King 80, Emily Heinmiller 73, Charles Miller. 69, Lor- .raine Nickel 69; Harry Zimmerman '63, Iiabel King 62. Primer -Wilma Heibein 90,6, Dor- •een Harrison 90.3, Earle King 85, Dick Carson 84, Hugh Hutchison 71, Marion Dobbe'rthien (absent). Velma M. Lennox, Teacher.. L. O. L. PARADED TO CHURCH The annual. Orange Service was field in Gorrie United Church on Sun- day evening, when the lodges from Fordwich and Gorrie paraded from the Orange Hall to the church in a body.' The Church was nicely decor- ated with flowers and maple leaves. 'Two beautiful standards of white lil- ies were placed with the floral dec- orations by Mrs. J. Gingham in mem- eory of her father, the late Wm. Mont- gomery, a staunch Orangeman. The Pastor of the church, Rev. G. W. Batt, assisted by Rev. Button, of Fordwich, took charge of the service, Rev. Butt taking his text from Mark 10: 17 "Good Master, what shall I do that I might inherit eternal life?" ,on which subject the Pastor gave an impressive sermon. The choir also rendered special music. • W. M. S. HOST FOR MO- THERS AND CHILDREN Guest Speaker Was Mrs. Gowdy of Salem. Thursday, July 12th, 1934 OLD COSTUMES WORN IN CENTENNIAL PAGEANT Time was sent rolling backward in its flight last week, when, with a blaze of pageantry, the history of Toronto and of its early settlers was portrayed with faithful authenticity on a spec - The July meeting of the W. M. S. of Gorrie United Chunce was a spec- ial meeting under the leadership of the Associate Helpers' Secretaries. The children and their mothers were invited to the home of the President, Mrs. (Dr.) Ramage, on Thursday, July 5th. Mrs. Gallaher, presiding, the meeting opened by singing "Work for the night is coming" and the Lord's Prayer • repeated in unison. Mrs. W. Gamble read the Scripture lesson, Gal. 6: 1-10, after which Mrs. James Anger read a poem "Two Little Girls" one in Canada and one in Cathay, showing how, irrespective of color, they are both precious in God's sight. Prayer by Rev. Butt. Mrs. J. Gowdy, of Salem, Associate Helpers' Sec'y, for Huron Presbyter- ial, was guest speaker .and gave a very interesting address on her work. On- ly one-third of the women of the Un- ited Church, belong to some Mission- ary organization, so we all ought to try to ` interest those who cannot be active members to be Associate Mem- bers, All Christians should be inter- ested in the church finanaces, Christ commended the widow for giving her mite: Our influence, and our gifts should be used for the glory of his s kingdom, said the speaker. Froin Greenland's Icy Mountain" was sung, after which Mrs. Whitfield gave a reading '` entitled "The Training of Missionary Mary" telling howa wo- man who. wanted her daughter to go to the foreign fields, but objected to her associating with Italian neighbors untilshe Ite was led to see things in a different light.; The President then took the chair, welcoming: the guests, and a hearty applause was given Mrs. Gowdy. The Tally constructed stage. More than 150 years ago the United Empire Loyal- ists made their exodus from the Un- ited States to remain under the Brit- ish flag. Jessica Jarvis (1) wears a costume typical of those worn by those courageous woman. who set out to. hew a new • home. in Canada away back in 1786. Shortly after the turn of the last century, a lady of fashion's ensemble was like that worn by Ruth Reed (2). This, was the Battle of the Nile period. Dora Reed (3) wears another costume of that era. minutes of the' last meeting were read and adopted. The Corresponding Sec- retary read a request, asking for child- ren to be taken to the country from the city for fresh air. Treasurer's re- port showed an increase in finances over the first half of 1933. Roll call was answered by a verse on "Oppor- tunity." "Stand up,. stand up for Je- sus," was sung and all repeated the Mizpah Benediction. A social hour was spent when the members of the auxiliary treated their friends to a bountiful lunch, and left for home feeling they had a successful afternoon and hoping to see good results from the seine. • Ultra Modern Eye Service • F. F. HOMUTH Phm.B., R.O. a Phone 118, Harriston GORRIE spending her vacation at her home Mrs. Wm. Earngey Jr. and Mrs. F. here. Mr. Stanley Dane returned to Tor- onto on Saturday after visiting a short time with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. G. Dane. Mr. and Mrs. L. J. Wessman and daughter, Helen, of Toronto, were recent guests of Mr. and Mrs. C. Staf- ford. Mrs. Thos. McLaughlin and family of Weston, returned home on Sunday after spending the week with Mr. and Mrs. J. Hutchison. Mr. McLaughlin of Weston, was a guest at the same home over the week -enol, Miss Evelyn Stephens visited on Thursday last with Dr. and Mrs. Mut- ton in Mitchell. King, was also appreciated. Rev, R. S. Jones conducted the services in the Brussels Anglican Church. Alta., spent a day last week' with her music was mach enjoyed, followed by present conditions with any degree of appreciation, and that understanding will come through a learning of the period through which Mr. Clark liv- ed:" The foregoing editorial . will give a vivid idea of the place of honor the late Mr. j, Clark held in: the com- munity. Deceased was born in Northumber- land, County Bruce, Ontario, 79 years ago and has been a resident of Clarks- boro far ,53 years. At the tirne of his death he was the postmaster of that place, the oldest postmaster in the Province, and which office be held since 1906, and, which he opened one day before the post office at Saska- toon. Mr. Clark studied civil engin- eering and went West with •a survey- ing party. Mr. Clark is survived by his wid- ow, formerly Miss Ashton of Gorrie, they observed their golden wedding !, last 'February 27th. During, the Riel Rebellion Mr. and Mrs. Clark had as their guest, General E. Middleton, while soldiers also slept at their home, with Mrs. Clark and neighbors baking for them. The funeral was held at the Sas- katoon Funeral Horne on Monday af- ternoon, June 18. Rev. Jas. Strachan of the First Baptist Church; conduct- ed the service, andtook for his text, St. John 3:6. The body was . conveyed to Wood lawn Cemetery, Saskatoon. Mrs, Clark will have the sympathy of a large number of her Gorrie friends. SWITZER CLAN HOLD RE -UNION Some two hundred guests registered . at the Switzer Re -Union held at the beautiful home of Mr. and Mrs. Ren- were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. T. ben Harding at Orangeliill on Satur- Shortt and other relatives. Mrs. William Fraser of Nanton, day last. A full program of addresses and neice, Mrs. Knowlson Hueston, a two -minute silence in memory of Winsor - Beck Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Hanley of St. ten of the clan who have died since A wedding which will be of inter- Marys, called on their cousins, 111", the re -union held in 1932. est to many people of the viciting and Mrs. W. Whitfield, on Saturday 1 The next Re -Union of this clan will took place in St. John's Cathedral, on their way to the Switzer Re -Union be held the third Wednesday in July, Winnipeg, on Thursday, June 28th, held at Mr, R. Hardings, at Orange- 1936. when Miss Doris Myrtle Beck, elder hill. I The election of officers resulted as Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Young of Kitch- daugliter, of Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur follows: Beck, was united in marriage to Mr. ever, and Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred Wil -,I President -Harry Armstrong, Mit- lis, of Detroit, were guests of their Roland Blandford Winsor, of Shaw- cousins, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Icing chell RCL, Blanchard. inigan Falls, Quebec. Miss Beck1st Vice Pres. -Clarkson Switzer, on Tuesday of last week. (whose mother was Miss LucilleScience Hill. Blow before her marriage, and whoMr. and Mrs. D. S. Hicks of Har- Secretary -Miss Mildred Donne, Sunda wttlt Mr and riston, spenty lived in Gorrie some years ago), hasKirton. as her bridesmaids, her sister, Miss Mrs. J. Hyndman. Assist. Sec. -Mrs. Rueben Switzer, Dr. and Mrs, Whitley are visiting Muriel Beck and Miss Joyce Fielder, friends in Toronto this week. and Mrs. Ragnor Johnston as matron Those who are attending Sumner Dr. and Mrs. W. J. Ross and dau- of honor. Following the ceremony. a School in St. Thomas this week, are: ghter of Kitchener, were Sunday reception was held at the Vice -Regal suite at the Royal Alexandria Hotel, which was also suitably decorated with palms, ferns, Briercliffe roses and peonies. Later, Mr. and Mrs, Winsor left for a motor trip through Virginia to New Yo.rlc, before taking up their residence at Shawinigan Falls, Que- bec. Rev, G. W. Butt, President of the guests of the forrner's mother, Mrs. School; Elmer and William Butt, Hec- M. Ross. tor Hamilton, Mervin Stephens, Miss- Mr. Win. Pyke suffered an acute es Evelyn Stephens, Bessie Wylie, attack of appendicitis and was rushed Catherine Warreli, Georgina Gal- to the Listowel Hospital on Sunday braith, Marjorie Schaefer (Fordwich), where he was operated on. He is do - Agnes Edgar. ing as well as can be expected. Dr. and Mrs. Armstrong accompan- Miss Violet Hughes of Harriston, ied by Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Taylor at- who has been staying for some time tended the golden wedding of Mr. and with Mrs. James Bell, returned to Mrs. Jas. Jackson in Clinton on Fri- Harriston on Sunday. day. Mr. and Mrs. Reg. Newton, Tommy_ Dr. and. Mrs. W. J. M. Armstrong and Shirley, were guests of Mr. and of Mitchell, were week -end guests of Mrs. George MacDonald at Moles- Dr. and Mrs. J. Armstrong. worth on Tuesday last. Mr. J. Wassman, of Toronto, is Master Billie Newton is holidaying spending some time at the home of with friends in Guelph. his daughter, Mrs. Cleve Stafford. Mrs. W. C. King` spent a couple of Miss Jean MacDonald, of Moles- clays last week with her sister, Mrs. worth, was a recent guest of Mr. and Thos. MacDonald, near Molesworth. Mrs. R. G. Newton. Mr. and Mrs, Gordon Jefferson and Mr. Hugh Pritchard of Montreal is G'h,en, of Owen Sound, are visiting spending his vacation period with his at the home of Mr, and Mrs. George wife and son, south of Gorrie, Foster, Master Billy Dane of Owen Sound Miss Mary Hill of Toronto, spent is visitingat the home of Mr. and the week -enol with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Owen Hill. She was accom- panied home by her n'tother, who spent the past week in the city. Mr, Ernest King ,and son, Edward, of Detroit, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Ring. Edward retrained foss a month's vacation. Mrs. Leppington, of Harriston, who has been visiting her daughter, Mrs. A. Stephens, for a week, returned home on Sunday; Mrs. Stephens and Bobbie accompanied :her, to stay for a week. Mr. and Mrs, Norman Wade and son, Robert, took Mrs, A. Miles and son, Ronald, as far as Riverdale Pane 'in :Guelph on Sunday, where they were Y e • met b. Mr, and Mrs.' Dave Dane and Mr. A; Miles, of ',,Toronto, and all enjoyed a day's picnic there. Mrs, Isaac Wade was the geust of Sunday. friends in ;Clara on S Y Mrs. G. A. Dane. Mr. Norman. Hamilton of Galt will speak in the United Church here on Sunday, July 15th, at 11 a.m. Mr. Hamilton will speak in connection with the liquor question. Mrs. (Rev.) G. W. Butt and daugh- ters are spending this week with Mr, and Mrs.• Bradnock, at Bruce Peach. Mrs. G. 5. King and Mrs. V. Shera spent a day in Kitchener recently. Mr.. Russel Wassman, _of Walker- vine, spent the week -end with Mr. and Mrs. C. Stafford. Mi. and Mrs. George Ring, son Harold, also Mr, and Mrs, Charles Ring, spent the week -end with 'friends in London. Mr, Walker Hastie, of Toronto vis- ited a couple of days this week with Mr, and Mrs. Kenneth Hastie, on •ilnds 1 oBlack Mr, and Mrs, Lloyd B of Kincardine, were week -end guests oof Mr, and Mrs, R, F, Edgar. Miss Rona VanVelsor, of Weston, spent the week -end with her friend, Mt, s i' Dorothy Doig, south of Gorrie, Mks Alma Hast%e,of Kitchener, spent the week -end at her home here, Miss Jeatt Black of I<.itchetter, spent the week -end with her brother,Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Black. Miss Edna 1:.atvretrce of Toronto is Impressive Communion Service The Communion Service in the An- glican Church on Sunday morning was conducted by Rev, F. G Rickard of Brussels, Rural .'Dean of Huron, who gave, a -very helpful and inspiring sermon, taking as his text, Amos 8:3 Mr..and Mrs. H, Irwin and daught- er Lucille, returned to their home in Long Branch on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Sam Willetts of Lon- don were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Musgrove on Sunday. Mrs. Garnet Armstrong and son, Ronald, also Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Price of Toronto, visited Dr. and Mrs. Armstrong on Thursday last. Mr. and Mrs. H. V. Holmes and Miss Perkins are spending this week at their cottage at Bruce Beach. Mr. Marrott of Toronto, spent a few days last week at the home of Mr, and Mrs. Chas. Lawrence, Mrs. Wilfred Phair and two child- ren of Toronto, spent a few days with Mrs. T. Phair last week. Master Blake and Miss M. McMill- an, of Listowel, are spending some time with their grandparents, Mr. and. Mrs. R. McGrath. Mrs. 5. Day, Mr. Cecil Day and Bernice, were Wingham visitors on Saturday. Mr, and Mrs. Lorne Campbell, of Listowel and Mrs. Kemp of Winni- peg,'called on "Mr, and Mrs. R. New- ton on Saturday last. Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Gallaher of Brussels,' were recent guests of Mr, and Mrs. Milton Watson." Miss Grace Spence of. Molesworth, spent a few clays last welt with her aunt and• uncle, Mr, and Mrs. R. Grainger. TiilI Ford, of Barrie, is the guest. of his' aunt, Mrs. H, Cooke. Hon. Robt. Weir, of Ottawa, call- ed on Mr, and Mrs. Knowlson Hues - tot on Sunday. Mrs. J. R. Wendt and son, Bruce, of Welland,was a week -end guest of her brother, Dr. and Mrs, Ramage. Mrs. Cecil Hardy and child return- ed to theig home in Weston' on Stun "Cin two w g alk together except they day Mr. J. Hyndman and grandson, Kirton, Harold Hyndman, spenti Saturday in The oldest member present was Millbank. Mrs. Raynard of Ethel, aged 86. The Mr. and Mrs. W, Whitfield and son youngest was Master George Alvin Ewart, of Blyth, visited with friends Furtney ,ten months old, son of Mr. at Bluevale on Sunday. and Mrs. Alvin Furtney, of London. Recent guests of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Those who came the furthest to at - Whitfield were: Mrs. T. S. Graham of tend the re -union were: Mr. and Mrs. Ingersol, Mrs. H. Speiran of Atwood James Wright and Mr. Percy Switzer and Mrs. Joe Whitfield and son, Or of Lacombe, Alta. val of Brussels...,1 Guests were 'present from Windsor, We are sorry to report that r. Toronto, Barrie, Highland Grove, A. E. Toner is not enjoying the best Wainfleet, St. Marys, Belmont, For - of health, however, we trust he will mosa, Hanover, Kirton and Lacombe, soon be O.K. again. Alta. Mr. and Mrs. Stewart Hueston and three children, of Toronto, spent Sun- day with Mrs. Hueston's grandpar- ents, Mr. and Mrs. R. Magrath. Master: Bobbie Wendt of Mildmay is a holiday visitor with Mr. and Mrs, J. R, Wendt, Mr. and Mrs, G. A. Wearring and daughters were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs. T. A. Gibson. Miss Vivian Doan of Biggar, Sask., is a guest of her cousin, Mrs. Lorne Kaake. Mrs. Berkinshaw and son, John, of Toronto, are guests of Mr, and Mrs, Fred Kitchen, Mr. and Mrs, J. H. Wade, of Ford- wich, were Sunday guests, of Mr. and Mrs. D. $ MacNaughton: Mr, Keith McLaughlin. and Mr. Malcolm. Hague visited the latter's home in Woodstock last week, Miss Annabell, Fraser, LaRiviere„ Man., also Miss Jessie Fraser, Pilot Mound, Man,, are spending the holi- days at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. Lovell. Mr. Will. Fraser of Ridge - town, was also a week -end visitor at the, Lovell home. Mrs. Alex. Higgins .and daughters, Lenore and Velma, are leaving this week for a two weeks' vacation with friends at Geulph. Mr. Norman Hall has been engaged. to teach in Lakelet School for the coming year, Guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs.. N. T. McLaughlin, during the past week were: Mr. and Mrs. Bert Bail- ey, Detroit, also Mr. and Mrs. Loran Phyle, of Mount Clemrnens. Mrs. Stewart, Toronto; is spending some time holidaying with her bro thers, D.D. and A. Sanderson. with her husband who spent the ,r be agreed? Al lovelyduet sung by week -end here, Mr. and Mrs. Hardy WROXETER Mr. and Mrs. Percy Rogers, of De - Miss Mina e - Me sMina and Master Jim McMillan trait, also Mrs. Ed. Ring of Simcoe, of Listowel are. spending some time visited last week with Mr. and Mrs. with their grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Paulin. R. Magrath. ( Miss Beatrice Howe, of Learning- ton, is spending the holidays with her Joseph Clark 'sister, Miss Mary Howe. The following item appeared in the l • Miss Audrey Wallow of Fort Erie, 1 Editorial page of the Saskatoon Star- is a guest of Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Hemb- Phoenix, June 22: ley. "The death of Joseph Clark, aged Mrs. , W. J, Henderson, Wingham, postmaster of Clarksboro, not only spent a few days last week with Mr. marks the passing of another pioneer, and Mrs. Bert Martin. but recalls to the younger and newer Master Glenn Austin spent the past residents of the West the stirring ad- week with his grandmother, Mrs. M. ventures and romantic epoch during Rasmussen. which Mr. Clark made his contribu- , Miss Vera Durst, of Ingersoll, is tion and which preceded the present spending her vacation with her par- age of extensive development on the ents, Mr. and Mrs. I. 5. Durst. western plains, It is a reminder that Miss Vera Piercy, Toronto, is a the West is not without its traditions. guest of her friend, Miss Anne Mun- As a young man, Mr. Clark was roe. drawn to a new and enchanted coon- I Mr. and Mrs, Lorne Kaake, and try. In company with other adven- sons, Kenneth and Ronald, spent Sun- turous souls he sought to make his day with friends at Palmerston. livelihood where elle earnings of one's,'. Mrs; N. T. McLaughlin, Meta and daily bread would be only incident in Jack are spending a short holiday in the wider occupation of opening up Detroit a new country. He and his genera- I Mr, lien Ringler, of Preston, cali- tion sought the noble adventure of ed on old friends in the village last progress in the face of danger and week. uncertainty, and they were not dts- i Little Miss Frances Wylie visited appointed. They livedthr•ottgh the friends. in Kincardine last week. perilous tinesof Rebellion, They MissRona VanVelsor, Weston,o, is saw the influx of settlers, They wat- spending the simmer months with her died the railway lines making their parents Mr, and Mrs:' W. E. VanVel- steady advance across the prairie land sor. until a network covered the country. l Miss Thelma Kayser, of Toronto, They saw the rise of the villages and is a guest at the home of Dr. and Mrs, MacLeod. s nd cities. town, An outstandi ng lessors of the early Mr. John T upher and daughter, history of the West, with its initial Margaret, Sault Ste. Marie, also Mrs: strifes and its later development, is Wm. Greer, Pontiac, Mich,, are visite i. i i •Mrs. George Paulin, Additional Wroxeter news on page 4, the; need,; of those Who ;would study ,ing with Ur. and 8 Miss Bertha Smith Honored The annual picnic at S.S. No. 2;. Lakelet,'was largely attended on Fri- day afternoon last. Just before re- freshments were served Miss. Bertha Smith, who has resigned after six years' service, was called to the plat- form and; presented with a set "of Stainless Steel knives and forks, and. a silver casserole as a token of the esteem of pupils and ratepayers. Mission Band Picnic The members of the Mission Band are planning a picnic on the banks of the Maitland on Thursday afternoon and are asked to meet behind the old null at 1.30 pan. Members are asked, to bring sandwiches. Rev. Mr. Richert of Brussels, had charge of the Sunday evening service in St. James' Anglican Church. Miss Aileen Schaab accompanied a party of girls from Wingham on a motor trip through Northern Ontario this week. Miss Breta Peterson returned to her home in Rothsay last week. Many happy returns of the day to Mrs. D. Fraser, who on Tuesday, July 10th, celebrated her 85th birthday. Master Hugh Campbell, of Morris, spent a short vacation at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ken MacNaughton. Mr. and Mrs. A. Meahen, Mary and Jack, spent Sunday with Stratford. friends. Mr. and Mrs, Leslie Hetherington of Toronto, are guests of the latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. M. Sellers. Mrs. (Dr,) McLeod, daughter Mar- garet, and son, Jack, visited 'Toronto friends one day last week and Miss Keller ' and neice, little Miss Zelma Keiler, returned to spend a few days. with them. Miss Irene Wright of Bracebridge, spent a few days with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Alex. Wright, prior to her departure on Monday of this week for Guelph where she will take a summer course in Agriculture at .O; A, C. Miss A. Little left on Saturday for her home in Teeswatei•, after com- pleting her school duties here, and at Fordwiah, where she bas been pre- siding at Entratie examinations. Messrs. Philip and . Harold Durst were Toronto visitors this week-end,;-- Miss eek-end,Miss Beatrice Howe of the Leam- ington Public School staff, returned home on Thursday of last week to spend the summer with her sister, Miss Mary Howe, Mrs, Win. Westlake and children, Pearl, Harry, Jack and George, of Saltford, are visiting the forener's mo- ther, Mrs, B. Wade. Miss Jean Milligan and Mr, Jack' Gibson and Miss Margaret Gibson and Mr,acic Barnard of London, are J days s at Dyer's a few y Bay. Mr. and Mrs, Wn1. Rae and two children, Joyce and Jack, of Water- loo who have been visiting the for - D. W, 1�ti,1. andtcfr s r. parents, M t er's �< r1 , 1 Rae, returned to their home this week, They were accompanied by Messrs, James and Russell Rae, of Seamans, Sask., who are home for vacation, and who will visit friends in Waterson and at1seor at Ga lt before returning to Wr. x - Mr. Archie Edgar spent Sunday in Toronto.