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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance Times, 1935-05-30, Page 7s and G�orrie Vidette Thursday, May 30th, 1935 GORRIE Mr. and Mrs. D, Chamney, son•and daughter, of •I3elgrave, were recent 'guests of Miss Kate Earngey. Mrs; W. Gamble and two children, • of Waldemar, were week-ehcl guests Qf her parents, Mr. and Mrs. el'. O. . Johnston, ' • Mr., and Mrs. J. H. Wylie and children, of Wroxeter, also Mrs. Jas. Wylie, of Turnberryand, 'Mr, and Mrs. F. Bowker, of Toronto, were holiday guests of Mrs. John Wylie. Mrs. G. W. Butt entertained the Orangeh}11 Ladies 'Aid in the parson- age on Thursday afternoon. Mr: and Mrs. E. W. Bolton, child- ren, and Mrs. Earngey, were in El- mira one day last week. Mr. and Mrs. David Imson and son, ' Roland, of Wheatley, were' guests of Mr, and Mrs. Robt. Cathers recently. Miss R. B, Taylor, of Kitchener, is visiting her sister, Mrs. Knowlson. Mfrs. Leppington, of Harriston, is visiting her daughter, Mrs. A. H. Ste- phens. Miss Kate Earngey spent last Wed- •nesday in London with friends. Mr. and Mrs. John Lathers, daugh- ter, Mr. and Mrs.. H. M. Hastie and -daughter, spent the 24th in Mitchell. Mrs. Ernest Morren, of London, was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. James Walker during her stay in Gorrie. She was a former resident. Mr. and Mrs. Bradnock visited with friends at Palmerston on the 24th. Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Welsh„ Dray- ton, were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. James Shera. Mrs. Henry, of Harriston, was also a geust at the same home last week. Holiday guests of 'Mrs. Strong ,and Mr, Roy Strong were: Mr .and Mrs. George Strong, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. 'Wolfe, of Tara, and Mrs. W. J. Strong, Fordwich, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Pennington and family of Teeswater. Messrs. A. T. Toner, C. H. Sparling and F. C. Taylor attended a Fair and Associations meeting in Clinton one day last week. They were accompan- ied by Messrs. W. J. Gallaher and G. McKee, who after the meeting, all motored to Goderich, where Messrs. McKee, Gallaher and Toner had an- -other business meeting. Special services are being held in the Unted Church, here, on June 9 and 16, it being the 10th anniversary of Church Union. Morphine Taken from Doctor's Office On Tuesday last a man, a stranger in this part, entered Dr. N. L. Whit- ley's office, and before the doctor 'could get in from his garden where lie was working and- from which Mrs. Whitley had summoned him immed- iately upon learning of the patient's 'entrance, the stranger had left, taking gall the doctor's morphine tablets but three. Nothing more has been learn - td of the case. Following this in- stance, several have being losing gas from their cars during the wee small hours, and tq cap it all, Mr. James Shera looses his purse on Thursday might, containing a large sura of mon- ey. It all looks a bit uncanny. Mr. James Hastie accompanied his daughter, Miss Alma, to visit relatives in Chatsworth for the holiday and vveelt-end. Mrs. E. Hastie, son, Walker, and 'daughter, Jessie, of Toronto, were holiday and week -end geusts of the former's son, Mr. and Mrs.. Kenneth Hastie. Mrs. Hastie Sr. remained for a "week,' while Mrs. Ken Hastie re- turned to Toronto to visit relatives for the week. Mr. and Mrs. Alex. Robinson, Ford- wich, spent Thursday with Mr, and Mrs. E,:. King. Among those from here who at- tended the races at Mitchell on the :24th were: Messrs. Reg. Newton, G. Walker, Ben Maguire, Jack Cathers and Mr, Palmer. The latter also vis- ited friends at that place. • Mr... and Mrs. Jamies Wylie and 'children, of Leaside, Mr. George Wy- lie, of Kingstoti, and Miss Bessie Wylie, of Toronto, visited their moth- er, Mrs. Wylie, over the holiday and week -end. Mrs. Arthur Stephens and son, Bob- bie, spent a few "days. last weer. with 'relatives in Toronto. Ultra Modern Eye Service. F. F. HOMUTH Phro.B., R.O. Phone 118, Harriston uii�r�r�Y+rirlwWil�iYrY ANTWERP EXTENDS WELCOME TO BELGIUM'S KING AND QUEEN Their majesties King Leopold (wearing cap and sword) and Queen Astrid of the Belgians are shown Here smiling an appreciation of the royal welcome they received on May 12, when they made a triumphant entry into Antwerp. This was their first walking across the square after visit - visit to that city since the ruler's ac- ! ing' the town hall cession. The king and queen are seen Miss Eileen Hyndman of Kitchen- er, spent the Holiday and week -end at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ken Has - tie. Mr. and Mrs. H. V. Holmes and Miss Perkins spent a day last week with friends in London. Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Wade; Mr. and Mrs. Norman Wade and son, Robert, spent the holiday and week -end with relatives in Toronto.` Miss A. Douglas spent the 24th with friends in Harriston. Mrs. R. G. Newton and daughter, Shirley, left on Monday for Newport, Washington, (near Spokane), to spend a month with relatives there. The Women's Auxiliary of St. Ste- phen's Church will meet at the home of Mrs. Norman Wade this Thursday, May 30th, instead of next week, ow- ing to the Deanery meeting being next Wednesday. There will be a quilt quilted at this meeting. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Newton and son, Ronald, of Toronto, spent the 24th and week -end with relatives here. Mr. and Mrs. H. Vr Holmes and Miss E. Perkins accompanied Mr, and Mrs. Win. Greer of Wingham, to visit friends at Barrie for a few days the first of this week. Mr. and Mrs. H. Cooke and sister- in-law, Mrs. Cooke, of Crystal Beach, Cal., also Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Dane, spent the 24th with relatives and. friends in 'London. Guests of Mr. and Mrs. John Hynd- man for the holiday and week -end were: Mrs. F. Dowdell and baby, also Miss Eleanor Dowdell and Mrs. Pat- terson and daughter, Eleanor, all of Toronto. Next Sunday being Conference Mrs. Wilford C. King and son, Sunday, services will be withdrawn in Earle, are spending this week with the United Church. Preaching serv- friends in Toronto, ices in the Presbyterian and Anglican Mr. and Mrs. John Hyndman were Churches commence at 2.30 p..rn., at Wingham visitors on Saturday. which you will be welcome. Miss Blythe Underwood spent a Mrs. (Dr.) H. A. Mutton and fani- few days last week at the home of sly, of Mitchell, spent the week -end her uncle, Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Un- at tine home of her parents, Mr. and derwood, on the 12th concession, Mrs. H. Cooke. Visitors at the home of Mrs. 13e11 on Thursday last week Mrs. Chester NEW BOOS FOR Cook, of Clifford; Mrs, Frank Wright of Lakelet and Mrs. Wm, Bell and THE LIBRARY daughter, Lorene, of Kurtzville. • Mr•. and Mrs. Gordon Jefferson and Gorrie Public Library placed' on daughters, Helen and Gwen, of Owen their shelves on Saturday, thirty-sev- t,d were holiday and week -;end en new books for the ;community to Sot t follows! visitors with Mr, and Mrs. Geo. Fos -read. They are listed as mer intends building at Amberley Beach. Among those from here who at- tended Mitchell races on the 24th of May were: Sydney Creek, Mr. Chap- man, Mr. and Mrs. Manford Irwin and family, Mr., R. McLaughlin and Miss Irwin. Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Moffatt and family of Wroxeter were Sunday guests of Mr: and Mrs. Anson Thorn- ton, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Grey also Miss Margaret Newton of Listowel, were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mr,. W. Pylae. Miss Beryl Ashton, Seaforth, and friend, Mr. B. Ainsley of Mitchell, Spent Sunday with the foimer's mo- ther, Mrs. Ida Ashton. Sympathy is extended to the Braw- ley family in the death of Mr. W. J. Brawley who died at Grand Valley on Sunday, May 26th. The funeral was held Tuesday. Mr. Brawley will be remembered as station agent here some years ago. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Shortreed and Miss Mae Shortreed, of near Blyth, Mrs, H. Young, of Blyth, were recent guests of Dr. and Mrs. James Arm- strong. An unfortunate accident happened last week when Mr. Thos. Bradnock's cow, which was tethered by a chain. on a bast street, became tangled and threw her, breaking her shoulder. It was necessary to have her killed. Mr. John Warrell, of Orangeville, accompanied Rev, G. W. Butt to the United Church Conference being held in Stratford this week. tet'. Pleasure Buyers, Roche; Little Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Earl and child- ren, of Ethel, visited at the home of Mr, and Mrs. Richard Clegg on the 24th. Miss Laura Hicks spent the holi- day and week -end with her mother, at Teeswater,. Mr. and Mrs. Win. Goy ,of Tor- onto, spent the weel.-end at the borne of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest King. IVIr, Dave Dane, of Toronto called here one day . last week.' an friends Mr, it 5, Hueston and Mr, Fred Edgar spent; the 24th surveying the f sites for 15 cottages winch the White Hay, Beetling,• Traceus, Wads- ley; Cecelia, Crawford; Miss Bishop, Aldrich; Protecting Margot, Rosman; r Wentworth; ,Great Walk , with Ca e Wciitwvo W� l Romance, Barrington; We Ride the Gate, Loring; King's •Grace, Buchan; Pride of Palomar, 'Kyne; Nevada, Grey; Thirty -Nine Steps, Buchan; Castanets, Reyles; Ann Perenna; Sims;Jackanapes jacket, Keate; Guns• ,J , , Rio Grande, Bennett; Passionate Pur- r Grande, Sons, Bucke Kiss Cor- inna, Coly , S > Christy Prestcr, John, Buchan; Pelting Picnic, Bridge; Three Loves, for- White Cat Screams Downing; For- bidden Room, Thorndike; Nine Tail- ors, Sagers; American Beauty, Ferb- er; Murder of Only Witness, Fletch- er; Green Judgment, Pedlar; Siamese Twins Mystery, Queen; Down Garden Path, Nichols; That Hastings Girl, Hueston; Old Wine and New, Deep- ing; Head Tide, Lincoln; Murder by an Aristocrat, Eberhart; Midst of Years, Sutherland; Annie Marguerite, Cleugh. POSTMASTER•RECEIV- • ED JUBILEE MEDAL Postmaster Irwin, of Gorrie, was very much surprised on Thursday of last week in receiving a large envel- ope frons' the "District Director of Postal Service" in which was enclos- ed a Silver Jubilee Medal awarded by His Majesty the King for being in the service. for thirty years or more. The following communications were also received, Buckingham Palace By command of His Majesty The King, the accompanying Medal is for- warded to Wm, A. Irwin, to be worn in commemoration of Their Majesties' Silver Jubilee, 6th May, 1935. Office of District Director of Postal Service, London, Canada, May 22nd, 1935 Wm. A. Irwin, Esq., Postmaster, Gorrie, Ont. Mr. Dear Sir:— I am advisedby the Department that you, as one who has been in the service for thirty years or more, have been awarded the "Silver Jubilee Me- dal" by His, Majesty the King. Your medal is herewith, and' while I regiet that it .is not possible for me to present it to you personally, I sin- cerely trust yott may be long spared to wear this insignia which His Ma- jesty has been pleased to confer upon you. Yours very truly, W. J. May, District Director of Postal Service. Postmaster Irwin, no doubt, values the medal very highly. GORRIE Y. P. S. The regular meeting of the Gorrie Young People's Society was held on Wednesday evening withan excellent attendance. The meeting opened with quiet music, which was followed by a hymn, Work for the Night is Corning. Miss Janet Watson then lead in pray- er, after which Harold Robinson obinson read the Scripture lesson. This was fol- lowed by the hymn, Rise u'p 0 Men of Gott. The theme of the worship per- iod being "Service" an excellent read- ing on this subject was given by Le- land Ashton. It was pointed out that each letter- of the word "Service has a sec ai message for us, 'S stands for Saerfice,-E for ;Efficiency, R for Re- liability, V for Vision, I for Individ- uality, C. for Christ -like and E for Enthusiasm. The remainder of the program was under the direction of Miss V. Len- nox, assisted by members of the Re- creation Group. A piano duet by Miss E. Stephens and Miss Bernice Day, and a guitar duet by Harold and Lorne Robinson, were very much en- joyed. The "Journal" edited by Miss L. Hicks and Miss V. Lennox, was read by Harold Robinson. Following a number of games and contests, the meeting was .broguht to a close by singing Abide with Me, and repeating the Mizpah Penediction. GORRE SOFTBALL The softball teams engaged in two strenuous games last week. The Tig- ers defeated the Maple Leafs by 26- 20, and the Genadiers were merciless to the Cyclones 40-14. Heavy hitting featured both contests. If a couple more innings could have been added to the first game, the Leafs might have won, for they were just getting their feet solid and were overhauling the Benagls when the gong sounded. The Cyclones found the going heavy on Thursday, Reg, Watson's magic arm was not in form, while Le- land Ashton twirled a real game for the village team. The Cyclones should improve with practice. Home runs were made by Hec. Hamilton, Mer- vyn Stephens, Sid Creek and Carson Watson. The latter also did nice work in the field. The standing of the teams: Won Lost P. C. 2 0 1000 1 1 .500 0 1 .000 0 1 .000 Tigers , Genadiers Maple Leafs Cyclones Games this week: Tuesday, Gren- adiers vs. Maple Leafs; Thursday, Cy- clones vs. Tigers. WROXETER Miss Vera Piercy of London and Miss Anne Munro of St. Catharines, were week -end guests with the latter's mother, Mrs. Janet Munro. Miss Rona VanVclsor of .Weston, spent the holiday with her parents, Mr, and Mrs. W. E. VanVelsor. Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Hetherington of Toronto visited with the latter's parents, Mr, and Mrs. M. Sellers, this week -end. Mrs. Sellers who has been spending the past few weeks in Tor- onto accompanied them here. Dr. W, A. and Mrs. Spence, of Tor- routo visited with Mi. and Mrs. R. J. Rann during the week -end. Mr. Harold Peters, of London, was a guestat the home of Mr. and Mrs, Robt. Stocks on Sunday. Mr. John Henneberg has been con- fined to the house through illness dur- ing the past couple of weeks. We trust he will ''soon be able to be oat again, Mr, Robt. Hislop, aT of TUrnberry, who has been in Buffalo for' thep ast four weeks taking treatments, has re - ,turned hoine, and we are glad to know . his health is much unproved, Miss Anne Little, of Teeswater, called on friends in town one day last week. Mr, and. Mrs, Sheldon Mann and Mrs. S. Johnson, of Forclwich, visited during the week -end with Messrs. Roy and Bert Marna and families, ' A number of the local Y.P.S, at- tendend .the Young People's 'Rally held' at Fordwich on Sunday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Sanderson and daughter, Eleanor, of. Toronto, were. week -end guests at the home of Mr, Thos, Ritchie. Mr. Lloyd McMichael, of Toronto, visited with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robt. McMichael, during the week- end. ' Miss Helen Gibson, of Toronto,. visited recently at the home of her sister, Mrs. G. A. Wearying. Mr. and Mrs, Walton of Palmers- ton visited with Mr. and Mrs. James Hembly on'e days last week. Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Elliott and little son; Floyd, of Guelph, were Sunday visitors with Mr. and Mrs, A. J, Hooper. Mr. and - Mrs. Hugh Mercer and son, Donald, of Markdale, were re- cent visitors with Mr. and Mrs. D. D. Sanderson, and Mr. and Mrs. San- derson accompanied them to London where they visited friends. Miss M. Snaith visited on Sunday with. Mr. and Mrs. Bert Hubbard, of near Lakelet. , Rev. W. A. and Mrs. Finlay and Mr, Wm. Mines, of Salem, are at Stratford this week attending Confer- ence, Mr. Norman Hall spent Friday in Sarnia. The semi-annual meeting of the Deanery of Huron is being held in Goderich on Wednesday, June 5th. Mr. Robt. Wenger of Mitchell call- ed on friends in town on Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Archie White, also Mr. and Mrs. McLeod, of Harriston, spent Saturday afternoon with Mrs. Neil White. • Mr. and Mrs. Frank Sanderson and daughter, of Toronto were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Jeanette Ritchie, Miss Ritchie returning to Toronto with themt o visit friends for a week. Miss Elma Leggett is enjoying a holiday with friends at Locust Hill, MIr. and Mrs. T. G. Hemphill spent Friday afternoon with Hensall friends. Mr. and Mrs. Denny and family spent Sunday afternoon with friends at Fordwich. , Social Evening a Success The Fourth Line Auxiliary were responsible for a very successful soc- ial event, when a splendid number gathered in the school on Friday ev- ening. A good programme was given with Rev. Mr. Gregg as the chairman. Miss L. Holmes, of Newton, contrib- uted solos, including such oldfavor- ites as "The Song that Reached My Heart" and the "Braes 0' Mar"; Miss Holmes and Mr. MacPherson, also of Newton, sang a duet. Rev. IVIr. Gregg contributed "The Wedding of Jock McPhie" and "Roamin' in the Gloam- in' ". A humorous dialogue was giv- en by Miss Casemore, Miss Jean Mc- Burney and Mr. Henning. Mrs. D. S. MacNaughton gave several readings, including "Canadian Born" by Pauline Johnston arid "Grandpa's Aversion to Slang." Violin and organ music was contributed by Mr. and Mrs. L. Bolt. Two contests were car'r'ied out with Mrs. E. Nichol in charge, and refresh- ments served by the members brought an enjoyable evening to a close. An Excellent (Play "Jerry the Tramp", a gripping drama in four acts, presented in the Town Hall here on Wednesday even- ing of last week, by Teeswater talent, under the auspices of the Wroxeter Library Association, proved a splen- did evening's entertainment. The story depicted was that of how the treachery of James Blackburn, neph- ew of Colonel Lee, and rival of Jack Worthington for the hand of Colon- el's daughter, Frances, brought about circumstances which finally solved the mystery of Frances' trtte parentage. The cast which was well chosen, act- ed their parts splendidly, and the play was well worth seeing, Mr. Alfred Agar spent the week- end in Toronto.: c o o. Miss L. Holmes, Mr. Ale:.. Holmes, Mr. MacPherson, alt of Newton, also Mr. Kenneth Robinson, of Minneapol- is, were visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Eldred Nichol last week, Mr. and Mrs.Harney Timm spent the holiday with Listowel friends. Mrs. 5. Lovell ,and Mrs. D. Fraser were Seaforth visitors on Saturday, Mrs. Hay` who spent tsie past week at the Lovellhome, returned to her More.$me for pleasure Kellogg's Corn Flakes. save time, work and money. Because they come to you crisp and ready -to -serve, there are no fires to light—no pots and pans to scrub. These crunchy golden flakes are nourishing and easy to digest. You can serve Kellogg's Corn. f Flakes with milk or cream at any time of the day. Many servings for only a few cents. At gro- cers everywhere. Quality guaranteed. Made by Kellogg in London, Ont. fop.. CONVENIENCE home the same day. Miss E. Davidson spent the week- end at her home at Newton. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Nichol, of, Mildmay, were Sunday guests of Mrs, Higgins. IVIr. and Mrs. A. R. Wells and dau ghter, Jean, Toronto, were week -end guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Wearring. Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Rann were I3rus- sets visitors on Friday. Mr. and Mrs. J. Heinbly and little daughter spent Sunday with Palmers ton friends, Mr. Ted Hucks spent the week -end at his home in Harriston. Mr. and Mrs. MacDonald, Moles- worth, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Jai„es Sangster. Miss Jean Graham spent the week- end with friends at Ethel. Mr. and Mrs. Victor Shera, Gorrie, were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Wylie. Mrs. Ross and Miss Ross, Gorrie, were holiday guests of Mr, and Mrs. J. J. Allen. Mrs. George Faulkner, of T orotito, was a week -end visitor with i'. and grs. Cla.r ni White, et re Mr. Gordon Gibson was an 0% en Sound visitor last week. Mrs. Erie Sproule visited friends at Milverton and Stratford last week: Mr, and Mrs. Pox and -family, of Brussels, were Friday guests at the' honie of Mr. and Mrs, Jacklin, Miss Mary Sanderson,' of Toronto was a week -end guest of the Misses Hazelwood, Additional- Wroxeter on Page Vous,