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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance Times, 1935-01-24, Page 8}JlleNair-NIi.(.mtTa.fQ.ie 4Y; SHOW STARTS AT 8 P.M, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, January 24 SPECIAL prtiis Year's Most Exciting Revel! A joy ride through melody leaven:! With zoo Beauties Chosen from " 10,000 25 and 26 GENE RAYMOND RAUL ROUI,IEN GINGER ROGERS FRED ASTAIRE Music by Vincent Youmans Lyrics by Edward Eliscu and Gus Kahn. Directed by Thornton Freeland. MERIAN C. COOPER executive producer. Louis Brock, a :odaf:produce:. Two ,Reel Comedy - "Devil's Doghouse" And Fox News. Admission: Adults 35c. WHITECHURCH The Scotch social held in the Unit- ed Church on Friday everting last was very successful. Mrs. W. Lott gave a paper on Robert Burns, and Miss Muriel Watt, gaveone. on R. L., Stev- enson, the great Scottish author. A missionaryplaylet p y ei was givenby the young people which was very inter- esting, and Mr. Jack Gillespieplayed a saxaphone'solo, besides.otherpiano solos and vocal solos and duets, Af- Re. Front GROCERY CUT RATE PRICES Highest and Best Quality in Groceries marked at prices that are bound to please. Take it all around; you save more money here than elsewhere. Granulated Sugar, 10 ib. 52c Quality Bread Flour 98 lb $2.34 Manitoba Rose Flour 98 ib 2.49 Pat -a -Pan Pastry, 24 lb, 69c Huron Pastry, 241b. -.---. 64c Ripe Old Cheese, 27c for 21c lb.,' Medium Cheese, Special 16c lb. Magic Coffee 29c, lb. 15c Famous. Hursley,. Tea Ib, 27c Japan Green Tea ib. for 24c Juicy Prunes, 2 lbs. for 21c Seedless Raisins, 2 lbs, for 24e. Lexias Raisins (with seeds) 2 lbs. for .......... .......... 24c Crisp Soda Biscuits for 11c lb.. Cooking Onions, med. 5 ib. 5c Spanish Onions, med., 2 lb. 5c Navel Sweet Oranges 1 doz 17c Quality Peanut Butter 2 lbs. 25e Fresh Mincemeat 2 lbs. for 23e Fresh Pitted Dates, 2 lbs. 23c Choke Dates, 2 lbs. for 17c Tomaties, No. 2 tin for 7c Clark's Tomato Juice ..., 6c tin Old Dutch Cleanser, tin -,.... 10e Cooking Figs, fresh, 3 lb. ,.- 25c Fresh Ginger ,Snaps for 10c lb. Sliced Breakfast Bacon 1 ib. 16c Headquarters for Coleman's. and Schneider's Sweet Pickle Sugar Cured Meats, Cooked 'Meats of all kinds at very spec- ial prices. Honest Weight Best Service Phone 17, We Deliver Gurney Block, Opposite Merk- ley's Garage. iesseummiolimmusimismossa WATCH REPAIRS Are Our Specialty IF YOUR WATCH IS 1N NEED OF ATTENTION' BRING IT TO US A life timersTactical erien- l� expp ce is at your disposal. rices ` are lower now than in years, and every job is done personally on the premises. Geo. Williams JIB wettBt t llficidl C.N.R. Watch Inapeetor Wftigham .i ive Doors North of the Lyceum Thea 'et ter the program, they assembled in the basement, where ninnerous com- munity games »-ere enjoyed by, all. Lunch was served and the meeting closed by the singing of "Auld -Lang Syne. A number of neighbours and rela- tives gathered at the home•of Mr. and Mrs, .S . Johr1 Craig on Tuesday to cele - prate . Miss Janet's birthday. All en- joyed the gpod time, Miss Elizabeth ,Gilchrist of Wing - ham was the guest ..of Miss Hughes at the manse last Wednesday. The following officers were elected at the annual Sunday School meeting held on Thursday last at the united Church; Hon.. Supt., Rev. T. C.'Wil- kinson; Supt., Mr. Rob.t, Laidlaw; Bible Class .Teacher, Rev. T. C. Wil- kinson; Teacher of Young People's Class, Mrs. j. D. Beecroft and Mrs, Chas. Gillespie; Tcen-age girls' class,. Mrs, J, Falconer, Miss C. Laidlaw; Young boys' class, Mr. J. G. *Gilles- pie; Young Girls' class, 'Mrs. T. H. Moore, Mr. Ben McClenaghan; Little Folks' class, Mrs. Walter Lott, Mrs. J. .G. Gillespie. A very successful euchre was held in the. Women's Institute Hall . on Wednesday last in spite of the stormy evening. The prizes for games went to Mr. John Gaunt and Miss Lela Leggatt and 'for lone hands to Miss Agnes Gillespie: The ladies are hay- ing a Scotch Concert in the Hall 'on Wednesday evening. I3orn-In Wingham General Hospi- tal, on Tuesday, January 15th, to Mr. and Mrs. Jack Larmour, a son. Little Jack Larmour has been visit- ing at the home of Mrs. Chas. Gil- lespie during the past week. Mrs.'Wtn. Purdon has been tinder the doctor's care. recently. We hope Co hear of her speedy recovery. Mr. Emerson Colwell, who visited last- week at the home of Mrs. A, Emerson, returned to his home at Glamis on Saturday, Mrs. Jas, McGee celebrated her 87th birthday on Tuesday last. The of Brick Church amt at the home -of. Mrs..Leask McGee that day, 'and all had a • pleasant visit and chat with Mrs. McGee Sr,,. who has been exceptionally well this winter. Mr.. Harold Finlay of Wingham has been cutting wood with Mr•. Ezra Welwood. Miss Catharine Ross, who fell in the barn on Jan. 26th _ last year, was able to go to her, own Motile one day last "Week. She still wears a support on her leg and knee, but is able to get around remarkably. well. Miss Olive Terriff returned from Toronto Monday, where 'she has been nursing for the past few weeks. The W. M. S, of Chabmor's Church postponed their meeting last Thurs- day on account of the storm. It will be held this Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. George' 1Wrnewein, witci have beet with Mr. W. J. Fish- er fur the past year, left last week to work with Mr, Ab. Poxton of Mor- ris. Mrs. Leonard Knight has been vis- iting With relatives in Lobo and hi London, . The W. M. S. of the United Church are holding teas this Friday at the WINCHAM ADVANCE-TM/MSS l3E LGRAVE Dr. Redmond Gave Lecture A very pleasant tine was spent in Knox United :Church Monday night When a prpgram was presented under the auspices ,of the Sunday School. Rev. A. M. Grant acted as chairman and introduced the following pro- granr which was opened by, all join- ing in singing a' hymn, This was fol- luwecl • by a duet by NorMan Keating and Clark Johnston, a reading by 141, Inglis, a month organ duet by George. Martin and N. Keating, anda duet by- Mrs, Keating ,and Freda Jordan. F ollowing this came the main feature of the program when Dr. Redmond of .Wingham• gave an illustrated :talk on his trip taken a year' ago , on the it'Iediterrauean Cruise which included a visit to the Holy Land,, The slides and talk were much enjoyed by those present, Institute Plan Euchre and Dance The Belgrave Branch of the Wo men's Institute held its January meet ingat the home of Mrs. C. R. Coultes on. Tuesday afternoon, Jan. 15th, when there was a splendid attendance of ladies present, Mrs. Jas. Taylor-, the president, conducted the meeting which Was opened in the usual man= ner. The business was dealt with and arrangements made for a euchre and dance to be held on Feb. 1'5th. A s lend! d paper - p 1 Pe was given by Mrs. J. Wheeler: on the motto "If one person fails to measure up to his responsi- bilities it is he alone but iall of us who suffer." The current events dis- cussion was led by Mrs. Jas. Michie. The roll call *as answered by• nam- ing a ,Wife Preserver. A solo by .Miss Nora VanCainp Was enjoyed by all. Mr. Ian McLeod, Agricultural Repre- sentative from Clinton, and hiss Gray of the Instiitute Branch in To- ronto, were present and addressed the meeting.' Anexhibit of quilt blocks and patterns was quite interesting. The singing of the National Anthem brought the meeting to a close, after which hunch Was served by the host- ess, assisted by Mrs. C. Procter, Mrs. Jno. VanCarp and Mrs. R. McCrea and a social hour enjoyed.. BLUEVALE United Church W. M, S. 'rho W:141.S. o fthe United Church held the regular meeting on Tuesday, Tan,, 15th, with the President, Mrs. J. Breckenridge, in the chair. The meet- ing opened by singing Hymn 681, "Unto the Hills Around" and the call to. worship, 'The Scripture reading was fron:r-Philippians 3: 7 15.- The de- votional leaflet "Serious: Friends" was' read by Mrs. 3,Scott, after which sev;- eral prayers were offered for our mis siouary work, and workers. • Tlie Treasurer and Cor. Sec. •gave their reports for 1934, After the minutes of the last meeting were read, hymn 157 wasas}ing, A letter wa's read from Mrs. Cnlclougli, the Supply Sec., giv- ing our allocation for 1935. The roll call was answered by the payment of fees, Mrs, R. Shaw gave the synop- sis of the 5th chapter of the study book, first speaker, Mrs. A, Shaw; second ,speaker; Mrs. E. Johnston, -. third speaker, Mrs. A. V. Robb. 'Mrs," - Breckenridge read .a paper on Tem- perance. 11Irs: G:.Thornton is to take the Study' Book ,for the next meet- ing. After singing hymn 409, the ineeting Was closed with the benedic- tion. Farmers' Club Annual Meeting' The annual meeting of the Bel - grave Farmers' Club was held at the home of Mrs. C. R. Coultes on Tues- day evening with a fair attendance present. The president, Cecil Wheel- er, was in the chair. The minutes of the last meeting were read and adopt- ed. The Treasurer's and auditors' re-' ports were given. The report of the annual convention in Toronto was given by Cecil Wheeler, the delegate, whogave a splendid account of what \vas done there. Mrs. 0. G. Anderson and R. J. Scott also spoke on the convention. The election of officers was held and resulted as follows: President—Cecil Wheeler. Vice Pres.—J. M. Coultes. Sec.-Treas.--C. R. Coultes. Directors --Stewart. Procter, J. Mi - chic, R. Harrison, C. W. Scott, R. J. Scott. Auditors -H. Procter, N. Higgins. Program Com.—Mrs. J. M. Coultes, Mrs. 0. G. Anderson, Mrs. C. Wheel- er, S. Procter and. R. Harrison. An invitation to hold the next rneet- ing at the home of Mr. Cecil Wheeler on Tuesday, Feb. 12t1i, was accepted, 141r, arid Mrs. J. Burk of, Port Mc Nichol, are visiting with Mr. aiid Mrs. Jas. Anderson. and other relatives in Morris. A large crowd spent a very enjoy- able time at the community dance on Friday 'night, S1tf f erect :Broken Arm Miss Mae Young, daughter of Mr. and Mrs, Jas. Young, had the misfor- tune to have her left arm broken on Monday morning at the High ,School.. Mae had just returned to her studies atfer being absent since Christmas on account of illness, We hope. she will make a speedy recovery. Presbyterian Church Annual' Meeting At the annual meeting of Knox Presbyterian Church held on Jan. 16, with the pastor, Rev. 'r. W, Mills pre- siding, encouraging reports were rex ceived from the differtn organizations, The W. M. S. had a successful year as had also the Sabbath School. The collections in the batter department took care of the supplies, so that with proceeds of Xmas concert a balance on hand is shown of $46.00. Mr, Jas,t Scott was re -appointed Treasurer and A. Porterfield Secretary. W. J. Ged- des, Wm. C, Scott and Jas. 0. And- erson, retiring Managers, were also re -appointed, A11 financial obliga- tions were met entirely by freewill of- ferings arid the congregation begins another yearwith no indebtedness' and a small balance on hand. • There horned of Mrs. V. Ti.nmerson and Mrs. wag a fair attendance at the meeting A. pox. aiid several 'expressed their gratifica- tion with the inspiring messages de - 'I,' warn ler ho thought of Friday livered weekly by the Pas.tor.and his. as being' an unlucky day?" assistants, Drs, Taylor arid Barnett rn ,a '1 s i ' " P b<b y c rr c oor fish." of Goderclt, Knox Y. P. -g, ,Elect Officers The Y.P.S. of Knox Presbyterian Church met in the school room on Friday evening for their regular meet- ing. The president, Alex. Shaw, Pre- sided, following the Scripture lesson, Mrs, J. R. Greig led in prayer. The society are using as their study book "Jesus, aur Ideal", Miss Feida Mus- tard had charge of the topic chapter "Jesus, the ideal young man." :Rev. 5, R. Greige was elected to conduct the election of officers which result- ed as follows: President—Gordon Greig. Vice. Pres.—Donald Robertson. Sec.—Eldon ICirton. Treas.-Arnold Lillow. ,After a closing hymn, Mr. Greig pronounced the Benediction. Miss Gertrude 'Agnew of Toronto is visiting 'with Mr. and Mrs. D. J. Falconer and other friends, Miss Ora Abbot spent Sunday at the homeof Mr: and Mrs.` Alex. Mac- Ewen, 1st concession; Morris. Lloyd Wettlaufer, of Blyth, was' a uv'eek-end •'visitor with his 'parents, Mr. and i\Irs. J. W. Wettlaufer•, The sympathy of the community is extended to Mrs. Gordon Gallaher of Brussels, in the loss of her husband. -Mr. and Mrs. Gallaher were residents of this community for several years, New Officers for Mission Band The January meeting of the Mis- sion Band of the United Cuhrch was held on Saturday afternoon at the home of Mrs. A. V.• Robb. The meet- ing opened with singing the hymn, "Jesus Loves Me" andprayer by Mrs. Robb, Business consisted of the de- cision by the Band to practice a play entitled "The Challenge of the Cross". The most of the characters were chosen for the different parts at, the meeting. Rev, A. V. Robb presid- ed for the election of officers. The captains elected as follows: first, Is= abel McKinnon, 2nd Daisy Holmes, 3rd Marjorie Hall, 4th Elizabeth Ma - tilers, 5th Alice Thornton, 6th Eunice Thornton. Secretary, Elizabeth Math- ers, Treasurer, Daisy Holmes, Press Reporter, Marjorie Hall. Thursday evening the home of Mr, and Mrs. Alex. MacEwen, 1st :con, Morris, was the scene of a social func- tion when their neice, Miss - Ora "Ab- bot entertained a number of friends. Friday evening, Mr. and Mrs. A, D. Smith entertained about fifty friends in honor of Mis's Gertrude Agnew, of 'Toronto, who is a visitor, in the village. The evening was .spent playing cards and dancing, "How difficult it is to save the bark of reputation frotxf the rocks of ig- norance."—Petrarch, Opening enin. bay Specials MONDAY, JAN., 28th Ganulated ,Sugar, 10 lbs 57e Fresh Dates, 2• lbs 190 Fresh Baker's Bread, 3' for 20c Special Black Tea 37c ib, Singapore Pineapple 10c Comfort Soap, 7 bars 25c Toarnto Juice, 40 oz. tin..,.,-„ 12c Ready -Cut Macaroni, 5 lbs29e Bulk Coffee 23c Seedless Raisins; 2 lbs. .,,-,..,24c Tiger Brand Salmon (tails) 23c Geo y�+y��+w, �p rp �.,ye E ELM O R_! Phones Wroxeter 607x1.. Thursday, -January 24, 1935 J UA inter GOOFS 9 Odd Lines Remnants 20 ® 30 to 50 Per Cent r `'f f Items of Interest to Every Family Men's Leather Coats and Mackinaws. January Sale, Less 20% Large Boys' Suit Sale - $5.00. Tweeds and Navy Serges with Long .Pants; ' Boys' Leather Windbreakers $3.98, $4.98. Sale of Men's Navy Trousers Reg. $6.50, Fine Botany Quality Bargain - $4.69 $1.00 Men's Fleece Shirts and Drawers, Sizes 40, 42, 44. Bargain - 79c. $1.25 Men's Pick and Pick Work Shirts 98c Red and Blue Hankies . 3 'for 29c $1.50 Men's Driving Mitts 98c $1,95 Boys' Tweed School Pants $1.79 $2.25 Fine Wool Turtle Neck Pullovers : $1.79 (The New Red and Blue Shades) Men's Good Work Sweaters $1.19 and $1.49 Men's Doeskin Windbreakers $1.59 Boys' Check Windbreakers $2.49 I O Good Fitters — Lovely Materials --All Re- duced 20%. B oys vercoats. Sale of Men's Bath Robes Every man should have one - They're, so com- fortable - Warm Shades of Tan, Wine, Gray and Blue - Silk styles included. $10.00 Lines $7.95. $8.95 Lines $7.35. Buy 'one to -day. Men's Warm Sweaters ' ' $2.98 Strong Yarns, Good Colors, Convertible • Collar,. Regular to $4.50. 75c Sand Shade : Worsted Socks ,,,, 59c Wide Windbreaker Elastic, for repairing, yd. 29c Little Boys' Wool Suits $1.19 All Wool Play Toques 59c Infants' Wool Pull -over Overalls, Bargain89c. ClearingBoys' Leather ' yCaps... 79c 10 Misses' and Women's Fur Trimmed Coats Bargain, Each $8.75 20 Coats at ......... $15.00 12 Coats at - 119.00 Sale of Girls' Coats, New Styles, Fur. Trimmed All less 20%. '11 Women's Silk Dresses to clear $3.49 Women's Woolf Silk Stockings, Bargain 39c Clearing Children's Sand Shades, Ribbed Cash- mere Stockings = 49c. Children's Navy Bloomers, Bargain 29c 45c English Pajama Cloths 33c Yard Wide Stripped Flannelette 19c 'Wabasso Colored Broadcloths 19c Our Counter -soiled Linen Sale Continues Clearance of exquisite, fine Table Linens - Separate Cloths - Napkins - Afternoon Tea Sets - Beautiful Madeira Pieces, besides Ital- ian and Spanish Linens - Lovely Face Towels 3020-- 50 Pere ' C nt. Off You engaged girls! And all homemakers! Here's your chance to save as much as a half on beautiful Irish Linens. Sale ends 'Saturday, so Shop Early. Nursery Flannelette 27 Inch Width 15c 36 Inch Width 19c Also Ivory -Nursery Flannel — real English make, $1.50 value for $1.19. Semi -Annual Clearance of Remnants Scores of yards of various materials '= for "Making -up" during winter days - Dress Goods Flannels Curtainings Prints - Towellings - Chintzes, etc. — Every piece at a Bargain Price. Penman's good Cashmere Hose ...... 50c, 89c, $1.25 Clearing odd Scarfs Silks and WoolISiiks ... 50c Sale of Stamped Goods, Fine Linens and Cottons Many Half Price. WOMEN'S. FUR, COAT SALE Special Reduced Prices on Fine Muskrat and Hudson Seal Coats - Thursday to Saturdayonly. BUY GROCERIES AT KING'S 65c Biack Tea, fine flavor _..L 49c 7 P. & G. and 1 Oxydol .�- 25c Extra Large Meatty Prunes, 2 lbs. 35c Shredded Wheat, 2 for 23c Aylmer Peas, Corm Tomatoes, 2 for 23c Fresh Macaroni, 5 lbs. . 29c New Laid Eggs - Extras _.... 23c Choice Clover Honey 59c, 2 for $1.10 Forest City Baking Powder, Free Sherbets and Tumblers Maitland Creamery. Butter 25c, 24c Hemphill's Wheat Berries, 2 for 43c Choice Pink Salmon, 2 Tins 23c Fine Tissue Toilet Paper, 3 for , 23c It Always Pays to Shop'at KING'S. Quality Goods' Only at the Lowest price KING BROS. Butterick Patterns. Telephone 7L BELMORE ORE Depression will soon ‘be a thing of the past. We hearof a number in the vicinity who are taking a trip to Holland' We wish them a pleasant journey and safe return.' After fifteen years or more of faith- ful service on the rural route deliv- ery to and from Gienannan, Mr. Ches- ter Dunkin is laid aside with heart trouble. ;It is the wish of all that he will be able once more to fulfil his duties. Ater a fewhours' a £ of rs 'skating > Wed- nesday evening the young people ga- thered at the manse and partook of pork and beans. Mrs. (Rev.) Thompson's father and mother- will spend the winter at the manse. Mrs. -Thos. Abraham made a flying visit to Toronto last week. Mrs. 'rewash is home from Wing - ham Hospital much improved in health. Miss Eleanore :Jeffrey is holidaying with Mrs. Clarke Renick, McIntosh. EAST WAWANOSH The Y. P, S. of Brick 'United Church held their first meeting; of the new year on Thursday evening last week, combining with the annual ineeting of the Sunday School in the form of a social at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Wightman, the meet- ing having to be postponed from Jan. 8th on account of bad weather. The topic for the evenin • was "The i g Sacredness of Personality" which was I taken by Geo. Taylor, After the .Y. P, meeting, the business meeting of the Sunday School was held, and of- ficers elected, after which a short pro gram was rendered, and lunch served. An enjoyable evening was spent by all. The third, annexa' banquet of _the 'oung Ladies' and Young Men's Classes of Cur le' Sunday School, • was held d Tuesday da evening y ve t g last week in the school. Thirty members and teachers of the two classes including the Rev. Mr. Andersen, pastor of the Wingham United Church, who was the guest speaker, sat down to daint- ily arEanged supper, prepared by the young ladies andsome of the older ladies of the church. Oysters and ice cream were the two main dishes of the supper. After the supper a short program was enjoyed with Mr. Harold Kerr, President of the Young Men's Class, in the chair; The program consisted of _community songs, musical selec- tions, contests, short .speeches by some of the members, etc. In his address the Rev. Mr. And- erson !made a remark that there were few communities in the country, in which he; had been; who could boast of such, a` 'gathering .of young people, as a rural community, he also touch- ed on world' conditions at the pres- ent time. The world, he said, was in a mess, and the only .cause he could lay was that the generation had, blundered, and it was up to the com ing generation to make` the best of a bad job. Altogether a real enjoyable even- ing. was spent by a11, the banquet be- ing pronounced the best held yet. The meeting closed with the surging of the National Anthem, The first monthly meeting of Brick Church W,M.S. was held on Tuesday, Jan. 15th at the home of Mrs. Leask McGee, This meeting was in honor of Mrs. Jas. McGee's 87th birthday which occurred that day. The meet- ing was opened' with the use of hymn 681, The Scripture reading, Phillipp- ians 8: 7-15 was taken by Mrs. Her - son Irwin. Following this Mrs. Mc- Gee Sr. led in prayer, The minutes of the last meeting were adopted. .A lengthy business period 'followed. A quilting bee will be held at the home of Mrs. Greg, Shiell on Jan. 31st, It was decided to have a crokinole soe- iai in the near future. Mildred Mason read an interesting New Year's Mes- sage, after which Mrs. Wightman sang "That's what God made Mothers for." The study period followed when Mrs. Shiell took the first chapter in our new study book "Builders of the Indian Church,"this chapter was en- titled "Multitudes, Multitudes." Af- ter. Mrs. Shiell had made a few re- marks thanking Mrs. McGee for in- viting us to her home, and wishing Mrs. McGee Sr. many happy returns of the day, the meeting was brought to a close by the use of hymn 400 and a short prayer by the president. SMOKERS Of KINGS- TON TOBACCO.. Get in on the Contest which is being held ,on the Attendance of'Toronto Saturday night home games, Drop in and we will explain it to you. Omar Haselg rove Tobacconist A Reduction of IOc a Hundred on all brands of Canada Pack- ers' Feeds and Conten- trates, for the month of January. Other Poultry Supplies at Right Prices. Phone 38. Duncan enned Wellington. Produce Eld