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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance Times, 1935-03-14, Page 84,17 SHOWA _T ST R. SP« P.M, A T Thursday, Friday, Saturday, March 14, 15th, 16th VICTOR McLOGLIN And ^^-*-^ BORIS KARLOFF in "The Lost Patr A Story of the French Foreign Legion. Also Two Reel Musical "HIZZONER". And FOX NEWS Kingston Pipe Tobacco That 3 Way Blend. A Class by Itself. Large Can 25c Get it Fresh at Omar Haselgrove's Cigar Store Are You Having EYE T OUBLE Headache, Dizziness or Failing Vision? Expert Eye Service is Avail- able in Wingham at Mod- erate Prices. Eyes examined,[iglasses fitted by o A. REID Stratford's Leading Optometrist for Seventeen Years. Mr. Reid is at Williams' Jewell- ery Store each Wednesday. Morning, 9 to 12.00. Geo. Williams JEWELLER Official C.N.R. Watch Inspector Wingham WHITECHURCH Miss Maria Campbell, of W. Wawa - nosh, took a stroke last Monday and has since been paralyzed in the right side and is very low. at time of writ- ing. Mrs. Campbell of Ashfield is nursing her at present. Mr. iJim Henderson was taken to 'Walkerton Hospital on'Wednesday 'last where he underwent an operation for appendicitis. 'He is improving nicely. His father and brothers went to see him on Monday afternoon. Mrs, \Vm. Martin celebrated her 79th birthday on Friday, March 8th. We congratulate her. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Purdon en- tertained a number of relatives and neighbours at their home in Friday night. All report a good time. Mr. Mike Moses had the misfortune when working' with Mr. John Pur - don's sawing outfit, on Thursday last, to swing his hand backwards, coming in contact with the whirling saw; the little finger on the right hand being severed completely. He was taken to Wingham Hospital where he is being kept until all clanger of infection is past. Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Mowbray and little Miss Roberta, returned from To- ronto on Wednesday last. Mrs. Jas. Henderson and baby, Isa- bel, are spending this week with her mother, Mrs. R. Henderson, in Wing- ham, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Gillespie and children spent Sunday with her par- ents, Mr. and Mrs. Hodgins of Holy - rood. Miss Hazel Hybine, of Listowel, who spent last week at the home of Mr. Thos. Henderson, returned to her hone on Saturday. Mrs. Frank Henry spent the week- end with her sister, Mrs. Musgrove, of 'Wingham. Mrs. Win..Tay:lor spent last week with her daughter, Mrs.'Archie Pat- terson, of Lucknew. Miss Genevieve Watt of Long Braneh is visiting at the home of her uncle, Mr. Wm. Barbour and Miss Muriel Watt returned to her home on Monday. Mr. John Purdon is busy now with his sawing outfit. He has a. -month's, work at Thos. English' bush, • There was a splendid turn -out to the Day of Prayer meeting held on Friday afternoon in the Presbyterian Church here. The special prayers were in charge of Mrs. Fox, Mrs. Moore, Mrs. Thos. Gaunt, Mrs. Em- erson and. Miss Ida McQuaid. The two presidents, Mrs. H. Godkin and Mrs. V. Emerson were in charge of the meeting, and Mrs. Emerson gave Big Bargains Jn Shoes For Women In going through our stock we find certain "Odds and Ends" o E s in Women s.Fo twear which "MUST" be sold out. FOR INSTANCE 47 Women's Shoes (a mixed lot) but practi- cally all sizes, regular $3.00 and $4.00 Shoes for $159 per Pair ANOTHER LOT • Consisting of 62 pairs, mostly Fine Gore Pumps of "Good Quality", and in practically' all sizes, for $I.98perpafr One shoe of each pair is being shown on,"La- bits M the store" and we invite all ladies to come in and look thein over. If your size happens to be in. t itwill y your advantage to the lot certainly be • to o "pick thenen. up"at these marvellously low prices. WillisStore The Leading Shoe Store of These Parts, Phone 129 Witnghairrt. .n� W G AM ADVANC1"-TJM,I S Thursday, March 14th, 1935 a talk an "The Origin and Purpose of the Day of Prayer', Vocal solos were given by Miss Janet Craig and Mrs, Ezra Scholtz, and Misses May and Susan Carrick, and Miss Velma Scott and Miss Janet Robertson sang duets, A special feature of interest at this meeting wasthe talk given by Miss Alexander, of Toronto, who was a missionary in India at one time, 'and who,has charge of the nursing course in the hall, Her tall: made Canadian women appreciate what Christianity, had done for them,and forged 'a link of heart -felt interest and sympathy with the re-oa ten and children of'Ine A very interesting week bas been rthen e s Alexand- er, Hall�ttd rl Miss, a er, taking the nursing course. Over forty-five have registered and More Will attend this week, A meeting dealing 'with Fertilizers Will be held in Wingham at 2 p m.. on March 19th. See article on page one, BLUEVALE The following is taken from the. London Free Press of March 4th. Long Service in Work of Church - Rev. Andrew E. Mann of Well burn, died suddenly at his home on Monday. Mr. Mann was in his usual health at the time and on Sunday con- ducted services an his charge. On. Monday morning he collapsed with a heart attack and Passed away before medical aicl could reach him. Mr. Mann was born in Edinburgh, Scotland in, 1871, but in his boyhood: moved with This parents to London, England. At 19 he joined the Clapton Park Congregational Church and en- gaged in volunteer work, later enter- ing the. London City Mission as a missionary. In 1901 he became pastor of Woodham Ferris Congregational Church and in 1902 married Miss Emily Elgar of 'London, whose fath er was connected with the •Landon City Mission. In 1914 after several pastorates in England, Mr: and Mrs. Mann with two children, Andrew and. Emily, came to Nova Scotia where Mr. Mann took charge of Selmah Con- gregational Church, while in SeIrnah their youngest son, Harry, was born. After a stay of four years they inov ed to Scotland, Ont., to take charge of the Congregational Church there; Since union Mr. Mann has held pastorates in Vittoria and 13luevale,. moving in 1933 to Wellburn. Mr. Mann was a conscientious worker, a good preacher, and a highly sympa- thetic pastor, a man of hgb ideals. Hie passing will be a distitdt loss to the church and to the comunity. Observe World's Day of 'Prayer The World . Day of Prayer was ob- served;by a fine attendance of women from the two churches in the village, on Friday afternoon in the Presbyter `an Church. The service, which' was conducted •by Mrs. J. R. Greig, _Pres tdeiit'of the Presbyterian Society, was very impressive, The hymns, respon- sive readings, prayers and address car - -kid out the theme of the programme `llear.ye one another's' burdens," The address given by Miss Olive Scott on the subject "The Origin and Purpose of the World Day of Prayer" was in- formative and sincere, tracing the hie - tory of the organization of Inter -de nominational days of prayer back. many years when interested women arranged prayer meetings of thanks-. giving and intercession. Prayers were offered by Mrs. Edward Johnston, Mrs, Susan Morrison, Mrs. A, V. Robb and Mrs, Geo, O. Thornton of the United Church, Miss Thynne, Mrs. 1'. S. MacTeven and Mrs. P. D. King of .the Presbyterian auxiliary. The Dedicatory Prayer was offered by Mrs, Joseph Breckenridge, president of the United Church auxiliary. A very beautiful solo' Was rendered by Tars., Jno. Wickstead, accompanied by Mrs, T. J. Johnston, 'Mrs. Alex. Mow- iray presided at the organ' through-:. net the service, Woman's Association Met A very profitable and well attended meeting of the'.Won;an's Association of the United Church was held 00 Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs; George. Thornton, The ladies were engaged for the first hour cut- ting and sewing, preparatory to quilt - making. The President, Mrs. Nellie Scott, presided, conducting the 'open- ing_devotional period and transacting questions of business pretaining to the Society, Mrs, Joseph Breckenridge, Mrs. Wilt:Nichotson and Mrs. John Fell assisted the hostess in serving a de- licious lunch and a social, hail hour was enjoyed, Ladies' Aid Hear Fine Report The first quarterly meeting of the Ladies 'Aid of. Knot Presbyterian. Church was held last week in the school tocsin, andwas vtw, presided over by the president, Mrs. Alex, Mow- bray, The secretary -treasurer of each group gaye a report of axe activities carried out 'since the first of the year KINducing 'Good News for Men During the last few days, de- tails . have been completed whereby we have accepted the sole Agency for Wingham and surrounding territory for 20th Century. CLOTHES FOR MEN All men and most women are familiar with the high, standard of "20th Century" tailoring and we highly recommend these ex- traordinarily good Suits and Top Coats to your keen sense of judgment, Every garment :made to your especial measure- ment and is fully warranted. The new .patterns have just been received and we invite you to come to the store and feel. the fine qualities. March Sale - Boys' Suits $9.85 Here, ' mothers, is fine oppor- tunity to buy a suit for your boy or boys at a ; big saving, They are extra quality suits and all have two pants. Really fine Tweeds with a few Blues includ- ed. Regular Values to $13.75 - March Sale Friday and Satur- day $9.85. March Shirt Sale $1.00 Odc inerts and broken sizes from our regular stock - some slightly soiled through handling, - Bargain $1.00 each. Close Grocery Prices Sept. Cheese, fine flavor, 2 lbs. 29c .Fresh Soda. Biscuits, 2 lbs25e Quality Salmon, 2 tins 23c Extra Fine !Prunes, 2 lbs: ,35c Finest Clover Honey 55c Two for $L05 65c Black Tea, fine flavor ... 49c 50c Fairy Soap ._. 25c Big Jar Peanut Butter ............ .15c Rideau. Hall Coffee 49c You'll find it pays to shop a King's. KING Butterick Patterns OSD 'Phone 71 in her respective cirele. These reports show that keen interest is being taken, the meetings have been well attended, social evenings enjoyed and the treas- ury enriched. Fella -Wing some busi- ness discussion the meeting closed with prayer. FURTHER REDUCTIONS Items Advertised at Money -Saving Prices 19 Overcoats Reg. $22.50, $19.50, To Clear Reduced to $14.75 12 Boys' Overcoats Sale $4.95 to Clear, Reg, $9.50 and $11.50 Boys' Knicker . and Rid- ing Breeches Corduroys, Heavy Whip Cord, Reg. $L95 For $1.29. Stanfield's Blue and Red Label Underwear All garments to be cleared at $1.69 New Spring Caps Light Worsted's, Flannels •and Tweeds 75c and 95c 2 Pant Suit Our Special for this week; Dark Worsted Suits, Men's and young Men's at $16.50 H,Co, ..Lh sited W.M,S, Platz Thank -Offering Meeting The regular monthly meeting of the W. M. 5, of Knox Presbyterian. Church was held in the school room this week with a good attendance" The president, Mrs, J. R. Greig, presided, Mrs. I?. 5, MacEwen, was eonvenor 'tor the meeting and assisted with the service. Business consisted of making arrangements for the Easter Tliank- Offering meeting when Miss Kate Campbell, aretired missionary from India, will be the guest speaker. Mrs: Raymond Elliott had, charge of the study chapter, dealing with. Deaconess work on the Frontier, snaking special mention of the work being carried out ate Reser Deer, Peace River, Dilson- Ville aIle and Saslcatoan, Mission Band Held Session The Blue Banner Mission '13ancl of Knox Presbyterian Church niet for the regular Monthly meeting' in the school roam on Saturday afternoon, Ther President, Miss Alba Mowbray, presided. The Scripture lesson Psalm 23, was read :by Harold Elliott,' fol- lowed With ,prayer by Jean Elliott. The Members of the Band are engag- ed in making an autograph quilt. The topic from the study book was taken by Jack '.Mowbray, After singing a .hynin the meeting closed by :repeat- ing the class prayer and the Lord's Prayer in unison. United Church Y. P. S. A meeting of unusual interest was held in the Sunday School room .on Friday night; the president, Carman Hetherington; presiding. During •the opening ,devotjonal period, Miss E. Johnston read the 23rd Psalm, and the Lord's Prayer was repeated in unison. Miss Donna Smith read a short es- say on "The Baleful Effects of Alco- hol" on the user physically, mentally and morally. Miss Smith's paper had some valuable lessons for all present. Two items of interest. on the pro- gram were, a piano duet by Alba and Jack Mowbray, and a solo by Donald Robertson, all of Knox Presbyterian. Church. Ross Smith sang "Is He your: Next Door Neighbor?" The outstanding feature of the ev- ening was the report by Mr. Alvin Smith of the Ontario Temperance Federation Convention, held in Tor- onto in February. Mr. Smtih had been previously sponsored by both the Presbyterian and the United Church Y. I'. Societies to attend the Conven- tion as their delegate. He gave a full and comprehensive survey of the diff- erent sessions of the convention and told of the many encouraging and dif-. ficult features in connection with the work of the Federation. Rev. A. V. Robb introduced the speaker and fol- lowed up the address by compliment- ing Mr. Smith upon the splendid re- port he had brought back with. hire. The meeting closed with the singing of "Day is Dying in the West" and prayer by the pastor. Light refresh- ments were served by the social com- mittee and a social hour enjoyed by all. A meeting dealing with Fertilizers will be held in Wingham.at 2 p.m, on March ,19th. See article on page one. Miss K. L. Patterson Passes Many in this community were grieved to learn •of the death at Con- way I ispital, Toronto, on March 2, of Miss Katie 1 (Kit.) Patterson. Miss Patterson was a daughter of the late iNlr. and Mrs. John Patterson of Glen Morris, and spent several yens of her young girlhood with her grand- parents, the late Mr. and Mrs. Jock Patterson of this village. Interment. was made• in the family plot in the Glen Morris cemetery. George Fow- ler, Bluevale Road, attended the fun- eral. Mrs, 13lanche Costello, of Montreal, is enjoying• a month's holiday with. her brother, George and Mrs. Thorn- ton. Miss Reta Smith of Brussels, and Mrs. Milton Smith, of Aforris, visited this week with Mrs. Nellie Scott' and Miss Donna Smith. Mr. and Mrs. Norman Walker and two children, Turnberry, spent Sun- day with Mr. and Mrs. Fred Holten- beck, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Wettlaufer and song Keith, of Maplewood, and Lloyd Wettlaufer of Blyth, spent Sunday with their parents, •Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Wettlaufer. GLENANNAN (Too Late For Last Week) Miss Isabel Metcalf has returned to Toronto after spending a week with her parents, Mr, and Mrs. John Metcalfe. Mr, and Mrs, John Cathers and lit- tle Kathleen, of Gorrie, were week- end eekend guests with the tatter's parents, Mr, and Mrs Arthur Lincoln, ,Missa J net Woods of Brawntown, spent Sunday at her home here, Mr, and Mrs. Gordon Weir' and baby, Evelyn, sPent Sunday with the latter's parents, Mr" and Mrs. Reuben Stockar , Sale s Grocery 1... THURS., � I., SAT. 1.4th, loth These Three Days offer you the Biggest Op portunity of the season to stock up on Choice Can- ned Goods and Staple Groceries. York TOMATOES 2% Size Tins 3 FOR • . • 4006 CANNED RHUBARB, Reg. 13c 2 for 19c TOMATO JUICE, SPECIAL YORK CHOICE PEAS, Reg. 15c..... ...... .,,.. 2 for 23c HEINZ SOUPS, Med. Tins, Reg. 13c 2 for 19c GOLDEN BANTAM CORN, Reg. 15c 2 for 27c SWEET CORN (Large Tins) 2 for 19c PEAS - SEIVE (No..•2 Small Peas) Reg, 15c ... ....... 2 for 23c WAXED BEANS, Reg. 15c 2 for 21c York 23c 5c Alylmer To- matoes, 24's 2 For . 19c Pork , Beans 16 Oz, Tins 5c ,... 5c. PEAS Reg. 13c 3 For ... 27c PEANUT BUTTER, 32 Oz. Jar MAPLE BUTTER, Reg. 25c CATSUP ' HORNE'S COFFEE 1 Lb. for 39c' NU HIT COFFEE 1 Lb. for 29c LIPTON'S TEA 1/2 Lb. for 27c RED ROSE TEA 1/2 Lb. for 25c KOLONA TEA 1 Lb. for 42c TEA BISK, Reg. 35e, Special POST'S BRAN FLAKES, Reg. 13c OLD YORK CEREAL, Reg. 25c MAIPLE SYRUP, Reg. 50c BRUNSWICK 'SARDINES ...., .. 27c 18c 2 for 19c 29c 2 for 19c 19c 42c 5c Pineapple Strawberry Orange Marmalade Jam Marmalade Reg. 38c Reg. 38e Reg. 34c 1 Special . 30c 1 Special 32c Special . 24c RASPBERRY JAM, Reg. 38c WESTON'S SODAS ROYAL CREAM SODAS ..... ..... _.. MIXED CAKES JELLY POWDERS . FALCON BAKING POWDER, Reg. 25c SUGAR CRISP CORN FLAKES :.... WHITE BEANS - RICE Special 32c 2 1 -Lb. Packages for 21c _:.......-..... . 2 Lb.' Package for 23c 2 Lbs. for 32c 6 for 25c Special 19c 3 for 21c ....... 6 Lbs, for 25c 4 Lbs. for 25c OATMEAL SOAP CHIPS Macaroni 5c Lb. 5c .ter Rose Bak- ing Powder 1 Lb. Tin 15c 15c - 6 Lbs. for 25c 4 Lbs, for ,25c ,.n.-V.e Pure Cloy- er Honey 5 Lb: Pail For 52c PEARL SOAP 10 for 32c WHITE UNWRAIPPED SOAP 10 for ,,23c TOILET SOAP 6 Bars for 25c TOILET TISSUE 8 Rolls for 25c TOILET 'TISSUE, Reg. 3 for 25c Special 3 for 21c VANILLA, Reg. l0c ` ,- Special 5c Fresh Vegetables Fruit Home Pastry Buyasack ,-Sepoy and. Havelock Bread Flours, also Treleaven's Cereal. Quality,. Prompt Groceries P. R. Biggs Delivery Phone` 76 Wingham Stokes. Mr. Wm. McGill and son, Allan, who have spbnt the past three months visiting ; Mt. Norman McGill' at San Francisco, Calif., returned to their home here recently. Messrs. Wilfred Murchison and Thomae Fleming spent a couple of days this week at their new hone, near Woodstock. Mrs. Oliver Stokes returned hone after spending a few days visiting her aunt, Mrs. Robert Crawford, Milver- to it. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Culliton and two daughters, Doris and Audrey, spent Saturday with Mr, and Mrs, R; J. Douglas, Mrs, Thos. Metcalfe, Jack and Lorne, spent the week -end with her mother, Mrs. T. R. Bennett, Wing - ham. The many friends of Mr. Joseph Smith will be sorry to learn that he is confined to the house with a brok- en collar, bone. SCHOOL ,REPORT S. S. No, 10,Mortis fore th Months of January and February Sr. IV—Vera IVIcCraelcin 76.8, Gor- don Staples 72,1. Jr. IV—Ileen Riley 56.2. Sr, III—Fleming Johnston 81,1, Kenneth Bray 74,5, Helen Riley 62.7, Kathleen Elsley, Elles Elsley. Jr. III—Isabell Miller '72.7, Beth McCrackin 59.2, Rhea Johnston 59.1, Wilma 'Staples 54.5, Sr" II—Lorne McCraekin 78, Stan- ley Bray 75, Jr. II—Charlie Shaw 77, Melvin Jer- myn 76.3, Wilda . Breckenridge 67, Man Breckenridge 62.4. Teacher—A.• M. Dobie, SALEM Mrs, A. E. Gallaher spent a few. clays with friends in Winghanr. Miss Gladys Weir spent a couple of days last week with her grandmother. Mrs. John Lush, of Wroxeter. Miss Helen Longley is visiting with friends in Toronto. Sacrament was observed in the church here last Sunday, but owing . to the inclemency of the weather the gathering was not as large as usual. Mr. and Mrs. •Ira Neill spent last Sunday with friends south of Wrox- eter. Mr. A. Meahen has been cutting wood with the circular saw for a nun-- ber of farriers in this locality. Beattie's Dairy Fresh or Pasteurized MILK AND CREAM Healthy Cows - Sanitary Corkditions. Morning and Evening Deliveries Phone 133,