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The Wingham Advance Times, 1935-02-28, Page 771, roxeter ews and ,41 t.ortie Vidette Thursday, March 28th, 1935 HOWICK COUNCIL Fordwich, February 20th, 1935 Council met in the United Church Hall according to adjournment, mem- bers bens wer•e all present, the Reevein. the chair, Minutes of last regular meeting were read, and on motion of Weir and Baker were adopted. Moved: by ,Lovell and Toner that John Montgomery be paid the sum of $15:00 for keep of Haberlee boy, from October 1st. 1934. to April lst, 1935. Carried. The auditors were present and gave their report, which showed a credit balance of $1350,93, and on notion of Loveli and Weir Auditors report was adopted.. Moved by Weir and Lovell that Auditors be allowed $1.25 for station- ery used in their work. Carried. Moved by Lovell and Baker that all patrolmen be reappointed, excepting Robert Doig to be replaced .by Arn- old Brown ,and Robert Baker tobe replaced. by Wesley Underwood. Car- ried. Moved by Toner and Weir that -the tender of Leslie McLeod for pow- -er for crusher at 59c per_ hour, the tender of Clifford. Johnson for scrap ing in gravel at 6 centss per yard, the i tender o'f Roy Vogan for trucking OUR LADY OF THE SNOWS gravel' at 10 cents per yard mile, and Miss Alice Bigras, of Montreal, ga-!enjoying- tile skiing at Val Morin in the tender of J. W. Hyndman for titers some suntan and what not while thLaurentians.—C:P.R.' Photo. power for large grader at $1.25 per hour be accepted. Carried. Moved by Weir and Baker that the tender of T, A. Roberts for Town- ship printing for 1935; •for the stun -of $225,00 be accepted. Carried. Moved by. Toner and Lovell that the School Attendance Officers re- port for the month of January be ac- cepted and placed on file. Carried. Moved by Toner and Lovell that the Township Hall in Gorrie do not be rented for a dance on Good Fri- day or Christmas Day. Carried, Moved by Weir and Baker that By- law No. 2, for the year -1935, as read the third time be finally passed. Car- ried, Isloved by Lovell, and Toner that By-law No. 3, for the year 1935, as read the third time be finally passed, Carried. Mcived by Baker and Weir that the following bills be paid: ton, snow roads, $2.30; Balfogr Bre- ars, gravelling, :75; John Sangster, repair for crusher, $3.50; E. E. Denny Excise Stamps, $6.00. Moved by Toner and Lovell that Council do now adjourn to meet in Wroxeter on Wednesday .the 13th, day of March. Isaac Gamble, Clerk. GORRIE Miss Edith Osborn of Monkton is visiting her sister, Mrs. Lloyd Cathers and Mr. Cathers. Messrs Jas. Douglas and E. W. Bolton visited. Mr. Clarkson Douglas in Hamilton on Wednesday last. Miss Bolton and Master Clare Bol- ton of :Fordwich spent last week with Mr :and firs, E. W, Bolton. Mr, Alex Edgar Jr. and Mr. Jack Musgrove spent the week -end in Lon Milton Leonard, part salary as As- don. lessor 1935, $50.00; Charles Muir, re- The Junior room in the school here fund of dog tax due to error, $2.00; was closed on Thursday and Friday Russel Williamson, refund of dog owing .to the illness of their teacher; tax due to error. $2.00; James Strong, Miss Lennox who has been ill with refund of •dog tax due to error, $2.00; the :Flu. A. A. Graham, salary as auditor 1934, Mrs. R. H. Stevens visited her sis- 430.00; E. A. Fallis, salary as auditor, ter, Mrs. Hicks in Harriston over 1934, $30.00; United Church, Ford- the week -end. wish rent of Hall, $1.50; Issac Gamble Mr. and Mrs. Russel Adams enter - Part salary as clerk $35.00; E. A. Fal- twined the fourth line Literary 'Club'. lis, stationery for Auditors, $1.25; at their home on Friday evening when Milton Pries, relief 'for O. Weiler, a large crowd was present and enjoy - l8,49; Geo. S. Dawson, cot and mat- ed a real evening of cards, dancing tress, $6.00; Stephens and Ashton, re- and the short program, with Mr. R. lief for M. Watson, $8,04; Victor F. Edgar acting as chairman. Shera, cedar for Townshili Hall, $4.50; The regular meeting of the W. M. Smith Inglis,; wood for. Township hall S. will hold their ' regular monthly $15,00; John Hyndntan, wood for E. meeting on Thursday next, March 7th. Harper, 5.25; ' J. J. Musgrove, meals at the home of Mrs. R. .H, Stephens. for transients, $2.80; C. Grainger, Roll Call—"My Duty to the Society". - 'burying dog, .50; H. E. P. Commis-' This community was saddened on sion, light bill for N. Clegg, $6.38; Saturday morning when it was learn - Stephens and Ashton relief • for N. ed of the death of Dr. B. L. R. Kelly 'Clegg, $2.42; Stephens and Ashton, of Fordwich, whose funeral was held relief for Steve King, $7.39;' Stephens on Sunday, and to which many from. and Ashton relief for John Steurnol, here attended. His bereaved family $7.15; E. H. Erskine, Co. Treas. tax have_the. sympathy of the entire corn - ,,arrears on lots in Fordwich and Bel- mutiity, more $ :100.35;' E. C. Denny, refund of It is hoped the ladies of this com drain tax due to error $11.04; W. infinity will keep 1 4; in in' mind the World's , p Stewart cleaningpublic Ford- Dayof Prayer which is being held in. a shed, y wich, $2.50; Howick Mun, Tel Sys -the Presbyterian Church` here' on Fri- tem,$15.05; dayafternoon, March 8 at 3 , tn. Lem, telephone in clerk's office p J. ,H, Rodgers, servicing street, lights Churches throughout the world are lin Fordwich, $68.00; Municipal World meeting for prayer on the above date supplies, $3.40; Henry Ireuger, farm and it is hoped as many as can in No, $30.00;F. this community will join Mun, Drain N , 8, Y in this hour A. Edgar, inspecting bridge, Mute of prayer, in 'which all churches are +ordw taking >ich arty an Drain No. $, $3,00; Trustees 1. < g p d to which all ladies Cemetery,interest on Trust; Funds, are invited, $85.57 Stephens and Ashton, relief'i Miss Pauline Dickinson of Clifford for Steve King, $3.18; ,!'ircltie,l2oberts spent pent the week -end with Mr. and balance of printing contract for 1934, Mrs, Percy Ashton, $125,00. Mr. Sam McKee, of Harrist'bii, was �.. Gorrie Road :Expenditures a business visitor in G i e e eary this Ben, Hisloli, snow roads, .$4.80; J. week, Montgomery, snow roads, $2,60; Bert, : Mr. and Mrs, George Townsend, Hubbard, snow roads, $3.00; George small son and daughter, spent the Hubbard, snow roads, $1.20; R. F. week -end with friends in Teeswatet. .Rdgar, r , Supt, Salary, $10.50; 'leve Mr. and Mrs. Percy Ashton: visited C :'Vittie snow roads,1,40; Geo, Ash- at the latter's home in Clifford Tees—, day. M. and Mrs. Charles Black have Etta the home of the late 'Mrs= are and a e tno vin v g this week, Mr. Wilford King has purchased the Gorrie butcher shop and has taken possession. Mr. Black has .been re- tained.at botcher. The .lop has been also moved to the place of business er., nt.:Ccl Edgar, vacated by W ga , barb Ultra Modern Ey +� Service UT'H F. OM F.H Phro.B., R.O. . I'�rorie 118. ' Haxrllat o.� He—"Who • spilled mus'tar'd on this waffle, dear?" She—"Oh, John! How could. you? This islemon pie," INSTITUTE HEAR HISTORICAL PROGRAM Very Interesting Papers Read. The Historical .Research program was given by group 4 in the Gorrie Women's Institute which was held at the home .of Mrs. W. C. King on Wednesday afternoon with a splen- did attendance. The meeting opened with the Ode and the Lord's Prayer in unison, fol- lowed by a short address by the host- ess on the motto "Cheer up, there ere pleasant days ahead of you" in which she stated, if your heart is in the right place, all'a well with the days ahead of you. The topic "Pioneer Day" was given by Mrs. R. G. Newton when she de- picted a ,word picture of her early pioneer' days in Alberta and which was very interesting. Miss Nellie Dinsmore . gave a reading entitled "Seeing the Pioneers Go By." Mrs. W. King then favored with a couple of tnouthorgan selections. Mrs. Stirton Ashton also read an interest- i'ng article on "Pioneering Days in the Port Hope Area." A splendid display of antiques were shown, among 'them was a candlebra. 300 Years old, salt spoons which are now in the sixth generation, _candle forms, dishes and toilet articles; each member donating was asked for the history, which proved very interest- ing. Another interesting, feature was the roll call, when it was answered. by, "What I Would Like to See Most and Why", also a "Vegetable Ro- mance" contest. Mrs. John Cathers, vice president, then took charge of the business and the minutes were approved as read. Items of business were dealt with. The meeting closed with the Nation- al Anthem: During a . social period, Miss Keine and: Mrs. E. Bolton as- sisted by hostess, served lunch. CHURCH CLUB HOLD DEBATE A very successful meeting of St, Stephen's Church Club was held at the honie of Mrs, George King on Wednesday evening last ,when a' good attendance was present :ot hear the debate—"Resolved that Modern Civ- ilization is a Failure". Rev. . R. S. Jones opened the meeting as usual with a ,Scripture Lesson and. by all repeating the Creed and Lord's pray- er in unison, Miss Ivy Lawrence, president, then took charge of the meeting and called on the speakers of the debate, The affirmative was ably taken by Blythe Underwood • and Mrs. R. S. Jones, while the negative was upheld by Edith Ritchie and Nel- lie Dinsmore. Both sides showed that much interest and time had been ex- panded in preparing their subject, thereby creating a very interesting and lively debate which was also very educating, The judges who were, Mrs. H.Holmes Mr I -H lie rttiart Wade,,.V.o No and Mr. Teel Malone awarded the honors to the negative who won by 2144 points over their opponents. l r Mr, Ted Matc then t tt gaye a home: orotts reading followed by a recita- , tit>n from Mrs, Wilford King, "lie Careful What Von Say", Following the programa contest cordtctecby • s h Lawrence after which a geography match and spelling match were enjoyed. The hostess and Mrs. Gordon 'Underwood then served refreshments, after which the meeting closed by all joining in "Auld Lang Syne", CARNIVAL HELD HERE LAST WEEK Fordwich Won Home Game From Gorrie 6-1 Not as large a crowd asusuall was present at -, the Business Men's Carn- ival which was held here on Tuesday evening last week, possibly .due to the amount of illness in the community. Nevertheless, a good game of hockey was ,played. between Fordwich and Gorrie, the score being 6-1 for the visiting team. The first two periods were very even, the home team cal- apsing in the last play. The judges for the various entries in the carnival were: Mrs. J. Cathers, Mr. Ted Malone and Dr. C. C.. Ram age, the result being: Best dressed lady -Miss Evelyn Cathers. Best dressed gent—Miss Ida Ritchie. Comic costume, girl under 14—El- eanor Carson, Edith Ritchie. Comic costume, boys under 14 yrs- Bill Edwards, Harry Zimmerman. Hard Time—E. Harper, . Dorothy Edwards. Fat Man's Race—Clayton Edwards. Girls race, 14 yrs. and under -Ida Ritchie. Boys race, 14 yrs. and under—Bill Ritchie. Couple race—Miss J. Herd, C. Ed- wards. Farmerand wife—Mr. and Mrs. L. Cathers: Comic - Catherine Butt, George Pierce. AUXILIARY TO HOLD ENTERTAINMENT The ladies of the Women's Auxil- iary of. St. Stephen's Church met on Thursday afternoon last at the home of Mrs. Charles King, where they worked at piecing quilts. The pres- ident, Mrs. N. Wade then called at- tention to several business matters, when it was .arranged to hold the 'An- nual St. Patrick entertainment in the form o.f'a hot supper and sale of home made baking and other useful articles, which will be held in the Orange Hall on Saturday afternoon, March 16th. Minutes of last meeting were read and adopted and Roll Call was answered, after which Rev. R. S. Jones 'conducted the closing prayers. A dainty lunch was then served by the hostess during a social half hour. W. A. RECEIVED LETTERS OF THANKS The February meeting of the W. A. of Gorrie United Church, was 'held at Mrs. John Htteston's home. In the, absence, of the President,. the Vice President, Mrs, H. Snarling, presided. 'Meeting opened by singing "Whet a Friend we have in Jesus" followed by the Lord's Prayer in unison. Psalm YLVI was read byMrs. Robinson. A Mother's Prayer; was read by Mrs. R.r Ashton. •Mrs. Toner gave a poetri' 'I Ant Feeling Fine" and Mrs. Whitfield one entitled "Don't 'Whimper", Mrs, H. Ashton gave a reading "All That I Desire The afternoon was spent sewing on quilts. Articles were read explaining what use can be made of used Christ= mas cards, etc, Letters of apprecia-: tion. were read for clothes and'auilts which h were sent to the' Western suff- erers. c erers. A donation was voted to the Stewards' Board of the Church. Mrs. •Whitfield closed the meeting with prayer. A tasty lunch was then 'serv- ed by Mrs. A, Ashton, Mrs, H. Ash- ton and the hostess. All went home feeling the afternoon had been well spent, GORRIE Y. P. S. PLAN SERVICE Owing • to"'the severe weather of last Wednesday night only a very few ventured out to the Y. P. S. The meeting was itt charge. of the Literary Group, with Miss Laura Hicks' as convenor. The theme of the meeting was "The Reality" and was opened by prayer by the President, Miss M. Baker, 10Ilowii alynr also the reading of a hymn, Rev., Butt raver - ed with a solo "Friend Von Ought to Know." Miss l -Ticks gave an interesting talk on '('he Reality, taken from the sec- ond chapter of Traitsfornting Friend- ship, Miss Baker read Miss Janet. Ruts. tan's report »tn 'Goderich Sienniet - ANOT;H•IER STAR IN THE SKY Miss Leonora Corbett, the film and stage star, is learning to fly at Brook- lands aerodrome under Mr, Jules Val- vetta, the instructor. Miss Corbett in dulges in a little; feminine' privilege before taking her trip skywards. School, also her. thanks for book re- ceived. During the business period it was decided to , have a dedicatory service at the next meeting. The meeting closed with prayer. WROXETER - Mr ,and Mrs. Wm. Finlay of Wing haat called on friends in the village recently. Miss Isabel Doane who has been visiting with her sister, Mr•s. Lorne Kaake during the past few weeks, is returning this week to 'her Home in Beggar, Saskatchewan. Mrs. Chas. Kitchen of Turnberry, is at present a patient in the Wingham Hospital, where she underwent an op- eration for appendicitis. We are glad to know that she is progressing fav- ourably. Mr. and. Mrs. .Cameron Edgar of Gorrie spent Sunday at the home of the latter's parents, Mr, and Mrs. D. Breckenridge. Mr..and Mrs. Verne Denny attend- ed the funeral service of the late. Dr. Kelly at Fordwich on Sunday. • Mr. and Mrs. T. H. Hemphill en= tertained a few friends on Thursday evening of last week. Mrs, T. A. Gibson of Howick is a guest at the home of her daughter, Mrs. G. A. Wearring, Mr.' and Mrs.. T. W. Henry of Chesley visited with friends here on Sunday, Mr. and Mrs. J. Hembly and dau- ghter, Virginia, visited friends at Palmerston on Sunday. Donald, younger son of Mr. and Mrs, P. S. Milligan had the misfort- une to have his hip broken on Sat- urday morning, while playing at the rink. He is a . patient in Wingham Hospital, and his many friends" wish 1 Mr, Jas, Cooper daughter, Mrs. E. The membres Association of the ern a speedy recovery. is visiting with. his Ball. of the Women's United Church are holding. a social on Wednesday even-. ing of this week. The supper is to be followed by a progranime, Some of the local curlers were at Palmerston on Monday of 'this week. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Gibson, Miss Isabel Milligan, Mr. Jack Adams and Master Jack Milligan were at Wing ham on Sunday visiting Master. Don- ald Milligan who is a patient at the hospital there. The monthly meeting of the Mis sign Band was held in the• school- room of the United Church on Sat- urday afternoon under the . direction of Mrs. Allen and Miss ,Wright. Next Sunday is to be observed as "Peace" Sunda- itt the Anglican Churches, when the sermon will fol• low this line of thought,_ and appro. "date It "mus and prayer will y a< p ayes- twt 1 be used throughout the service. The last Euchre. and Dance tinder the auspices of the Wroxeter Lib- rary Board will he held in the Town Hall on Friday evening of this week. Keep thedate itt mind, and come and 'enjoy a good evening's entertainment. Mrs. Archie lvfeMichael visited her mother, Mrs, Win, %4arris 4th Con. of Turnberry on . Thursday. Mr. Abe. Sanderson who bas been confined to his bed with the flu, is able to be around again. Mr. George Allen was laid up for a a couple of days last week, as a re- suit of a fall on the icy side -walk. Fortunately no bones were broken, but he got.a. severe shaking up. kr.. and Mrs. Stanley Gallaher. of Bluevale, spent Sunday with the fornt- er's parents, Mr, and Mrs. Wirt, Gall- aher. • Two cars of stock left the local station on Saturday for Toronto. Mrs. David Breckenridge stillcon- tinues very poorly, V'e hope for a speedy recovery. Miss Edythe Martin spent the week -end with her cousin, Miss Jean Mcl3urney, 6th Con. Mr. Arthur McLaughlin, Fordwich, spent the week -end with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. N. T. McLaughlin. Mrs. A. Meahan spent a short holi- day recently with Miss Alice Meahan of Wingham. Mr, and Mrs. 1'. S. MacEwen were Saturday guests of Miss Jessie Stra ehun, Jamestown. Mr. and Mrs. A. Fitch were Sunday guests of Mrs. Thomas Shearer, Mrs. DA D. Sanderson returned from Beeton last week after spending some time with her daughter, Mrs. Selby Dodds, Mr, Sydney Creek, Bluevale, spent the week -end with Mr., Alfred Agar. Mr, T. G; Hemphill has been con- fined to his home through illness. Vie are pleased to know he is improving, Miss Margaret Mitchell, of Moles- worth, formerly on public school staff here, was a recent visitor with Mrs. Munroe, Mrs. John Gibson Sr. is visiting friends in London. Morrie Bondi has .returned. to Galt after spending some time with Mrs. Ben. Wade.. Miss Elva Metcalf, R.N., of Guelph, was a Saturday guest at the home of her sister, Mrs. H. j, Wylie, A number of our local eurlere at- tended a Bonspeil at Palmerston on Monday. We regret the illness of Mrs. ll.olph at the home, of her' daughter, Mrs, J. ICirton, 4th line. We trust she will soon be well again, Women's Association lite Febrttary meeting of the W. A. cif the United Church was held on Monday afternoon last in the school room of the church, with.a good at- tendance. 'rhe President, Mrs.'Kitch- en, presided, and during the business session, plans were made For the sup- Per to be held Wednesday evening of this week. The afternoon was spent in tilting• 'and tea was ;served at the close. The Sacrament of the Lord's, Sup- per will be observed in the United Church on Sunday, \larelt 10th, fol» lowing the morning service, Young Peoples Society The Young People's Society of the United Chii Bch met on ;Monday even- ing with Miss Mary Pope, convenor of the Literary Cort„ in charge: Tile, President, Miss M. Wright, presided. The op ening hymn was sting, follow- ed by the Lord's Prayer in unison,, 1 Cor., chp 13, was . chosen for res- ponsive reading; Mrs, W. A. Finlay lead in prayer, Margaret Durst far- ored with a reading. The Topic, Can- adian Authors, was ably taken by Miss Eva Musgrove, Tlie meeting closed with the Mizpalt benediction followed by a period of games, Mr. Eldred Nichol is attending jury in Goderich this week,. Social Evening Great .Stcceess Mr. and Mrs. James Elliott opened. their home on Friday evening- for one of the rnost enjoyable events of 'the season when the 4th line group Lad- ies' Aid and their families and friends numbering about 65, enjoyed alt even- ing of progressive crokinole. 15 tab- les were played, Miss Flora McTav- ish winning highest score for ,ladies and Mr. Ward Sharpin winning the gentlemen's prize. Refreshments were served by Circle members and this. was followed by a short programme -with Rev. Mr. Gregg as chairman The programme consisted of violin and piano selections by Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Bolt, also Mr. and Mrs, Wrn.. Dettman; piano duet, Misses Lois and Jean Elliott; solo by Mildred Henn- ing who played her own accompani- ment on the guitar; Scotch songs by Rev. Mr. Gregg and readings by Vera Sharpin and Mrs. D. S. •MacNaugb ton; an added feature was the read- ing'of the 4th line Journal by Jac -k McTavish. Rev. Mr. Gregg expressed his appreciation to the host and host- ess for their hospitality and the even- ing was brought to a close by the singing of the National Anthem. Plan Social Evening The 4th line group Ladies' Aid of the Presbyterian Church,; Bluevale,' met at the home of Mrs. Albert Ash- ley on Tuesday of last week, The president, Miss Fowler, .presided ov- er the business items when plans were made for the social evening on Fri- day. The afternoon was spent quilt- ing. Lunch was served at the close by the hostess. Women's Institute The February meeting of the W. I. will be held on Thursday of this week at the home of Mrs, Stocks. Current Events will be in charge of Mrs. Mar- ton; Roll Call, Hints on Dressmaking and Sewing; Topic, Insurance, by Miss Aileen Schaab; Demonstration, How to Mend Underwear, by Mrs., Stocks; Lunch Cont., Mrs. J. J, Allen, Mrs. J. MacLeod, Mrs. D. S. Mac - Naughton, Miss Janet Allan left last week for Boston where she will visit at the home of her brother, Dr. Frank Al- lan. SALEM Mr, and Mrs. Thames McMichael spent last Sunday afternoon with the latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jacob. Cathers of the 13 Line. Mr. and Mrs. John Finlay from north of Gorrie called on Mrs. Edwin Bennett test Sunday. The following spent last Sunday with Mr. and Mrs, Maitland Porter: Mr. and Mrs. Charles Simmons and; daughter Luella from near the Union School north of here and Mr, James Wright and his mother of the B Line east of here. Mr. and Mrs, Nelson Stuernol from east of here spent Sunday afternoon with Mr. and Mrs, A, E. Gallaher. Mr. and Mrs. John Gowdy visited Mr, and Mrs. Arnold Halladay of the 13 Line fast Friday night, Mr, Wm, Woods who has spent considerable time up north has reg turned home. • The snow fall last week has en- abled the farmers to do considerable tearnitt of wood and logs. 11 gs, Insure ur4p an„ Rid Make Sure All the best old established Companies. FIRE! AU"rOmot ILE t ACC,ID1N " '. `'iiiirty $ive Years itt the BIM. AOC, Abner Cosens Inattrance and Real Estate, ii