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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance Times, 1935-10-17, Page 7Thursday, October 17, 19:35 GORRIE Y. P, S; Resume Meetings 'On Wednesday evening the Y.P.S. sof the Gorrie 'United Church held their -opening fall meeting. The de- votional period was in charge of Miss A. Douglas, .assisted by 'Misses N. Ruttan, V. Lennox, and B. Day, who rendered a beautiful solo. The re- mainder of the meeting took the forth of a social evening when games and contests, under the direction of Miss V. Lennox, were much enjoyed. Messrs. L. Robinson and G. Galbraith favoured with an instrumental duet. , Following this the members enjoyed. a weiner' roast. The meeting closed by forming the Friendship Circle to sing Abide With Me and repeat the. Mizpah Benediction. Mr. Patterson .of Edmonton, Alta., is visiting his brother, Mr. Robert Patterson. Mrs. Bolton who is spending some time in Woodstock and Ingersol; un- dergoing treatment,- spent the week- end at her home here. Miss Agnes Ferguson of Clifford was a guest this week of Mrs. J. Bingham, Miss Bertha Earls of Ethel is visit- ing Mr. and Mrs. Ross Earls and otherrelatives in the community. Miss Ethel Fitch spent the week- end at her home .near Belmore. Recent guests of Mr. and Mrs, J. Hyndman were: Mr, and Mrs. W, Graham, Mr. and Mrs. Scott of Strat- ford, Mr. and Mrs, J. J. Pritchard and Mr. Jno. Lavery of Harriston, Mr. and Mrs. Lwin of Belmore, and Mr. and Mrs. Jackson of Wingham. Born—Tn Listowel Memorial Hosp- ital on Thursday, October 10th, to Mr. ` and Mrs. Gordon Brown, a baby girl. Mr. and Mrs. Murray Edgar and. daughters of Molesworth spent Sun- day with Misses Murray. Mrs. Grieves of Orangeville was a guest on Sunday of Miss S. Johnston. Mr. Delbert Clegg, Mrs. Ernest King and Mr. Walter King spent Sun- day in London when they visited with Mrs. Clegg who is •confined to the Bryon Hospital for treatment. Rev. A. H. O'Neil is writing his B. D. degree examinations in Lon- don this week and next. Mrs. O'Neil is visiting her many friends and rel- atives in Atwood. Mr. Ecclestone of London will be the special speaker in the Anglican church parish, here next Sunday and will speak on Missions and Mission- ary work .. Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Hastie ,and daughter Edith, spent Sunday at the home of Frank Earls near Wroxeter. Congratulations are extended to Miss Bessie Wylie who was success- ful in passing her examination at the Toronto University which she attend- ed this summer. Sunday guests of Dr. and Mrs. Armstrong were: Mrs. Ed. Hough- ton of London, Miss Diana Houghton of Ottawa, Mrs. Scott and Mr, Archie Scott of Blyth. Rev. and Mrs. Fydell and Miss Ruth were Port Elgin visitors Mon- day. Mr. Wm. Edgar of Woodstock, spent the week -end at his home here. Mr. and Mrs. "'Mayberry of Wood- stock, spent Sunday with the latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. Graham. Miss Mary Gibson of Listowel, was a recent guest of Mr: and Mrs. Harold Doig. Mr, and Mrs. Walter Siinson spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. 13ricker, in Fordwich.. Miss Bessie Wylie, of : Toronto, spent the week -end with her mother, Mrs. J. Wylie. Miss Jeanette McGee of Toronto, Messrs. Roy and William' Ballantyne, of Stratford, were Sunday visitors at the ,same home. Mr. Albert Vatstone" of London is visiting Gorrie friends. The regular monthly meeting of the Evening Auxiliary met at Mrs. Ir- ving Toner's home on Monday even- ing and enjoyed a meeting bearing the theme "Praising God in Our 'Speech" which was ably prepared by Misses Velma Lennox and Evelyn Stephens, who also played the accolri- patiitnent of the hyrruis on their guit- ars, The meeting opened with hymn "Take- my life," with the Scripture lesson, Jatnes 3rd chapter, following, read by Miss Lennon, who afterwards led in prayer. Misses Hamilton arid Hicks sang sweetly "Gracious Spirit bweli wife Me," as a duet, Miss Ev-. ELMER D, BELL, 11A. 11A M1STER, SO ,ICtTOR,, Etc. ONTARIO ('thuraddy and Saturday afternoons at Gotrio) TROOPS MASS IN I-IARAR TO RESIST ITALIAN ADVANCE elyn Stephens gave the topic which was "The Tongue, the Power for Good or Evil", was very ably dealt with, and was followed by a fitting poem "Just a Wbrd" read by" Miss Douglas. Hymn "Fill Thou my Life" was sung before Miss E. Dane took the concluding chapter in the Study Book, Builders of the Indian- Church. During the business discussion, com- mittees were named to make plans for a Hallowe'en Social evening to be held Hallowe'en night ` in the schoolroom of the church. The meet- ing closed with the Mizpah benedic- tion and refreshments were served' by the hostess. Presentation On Friday evening last a large number of friends and neighbours ga- thered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Toner in honor of their mar- riage, and enjoyed an evening of fun. At a suitable time, Mr. and Mrs. Ton- er were presented with the following address and bridge lamp from the nei- bours as well as many beautiful gifts from their friends, for which both Mr. and Mrs. Toner thanked their friends in a few well chosen words, Follow- ing is the address: Dear Mabel and Earl: We, your friends and neighbours, have gathered tonight to 'extend to you our heartiest wishes for a long and happy married life. Mabel, we take this opportunity of welcoming you into our neighbor- hood. At this time we would like to show in a brief way our goodwill toward you and the esteem in which you are• held in the community. We ask you to accept these gifts and may they bring you pleasure in your new home. We offer our sincere congratulations and may God guide and protect you through your married life. Signed on behalf of your friends and neighbours, Mrs. Ernest King, Mr, Walter King and Mrs. Delbert ,Clegg spent Sun- day in London and visited with Mrs. D. Clegg, who is in. the Queen Alex- andria Hospital there: She is very cheerful and improved in health and her many friends wish her a speedy recovery. Rev. R. S. and Mrs. Jones, Lon- don, spent Monday and Tuesday with Mr. and Mrs, F. C. Taylor and other friends. A special Children's Day Service was observed in the Anglican Church hereon Sunday, with 'a good number of children taking part, Special h inns and music were enjoyed, is y was also the earnest and helpful ser- mon by Rev. A. H, O'Neil. Miss Margaret Foster, R,N., spent a few days last week with friends in Galt. Guests of Mts. Bell Sunday were Mr. and Mrs, Jack Mil of 11itchcner, Mr. Chester Cookc,,ot Clifford, and Harar, capital of the Ethiopian pro- vince of Ogaden and situated about half way between French Somaliland and Addis. Ababa, may see bloody lighting between Ethiopian and Ital- ian troops. One unconfirmed report is that Italian forces, fighting their way south from Somaliland, are with- in 20 miles of. Harar. The city, a strategic point, is reported to be swarming with grim -faced Ethiopian troops, prepared to .resist bitterly any Italian advance. The Mohammedan mosque in Harar, shown in (1), is said to be the oldest in Africa, A street in Harar is seen in (2) and (3) is a scene in the public square there, showing the entire male population of the town mobilizing for its defence. Mn and Mrs. James Hubbard and family .of Harriston, Mr. and Mrs. Norman Wade were guests of friends in Fordwich one day last week An illustrated Sermon will be held at the evening service of Gorrie Unit- ed Church on Sunday evening. The Presbyterian Church Ladies are planning on holding their bazaar on November l lith. Miss Ferguson of Clifford is visit- ing her aunt, Mrs. Bitigha.m. ANNIVERSARY SERVIC- ES WELL ATTENDED Fine weather and large congrega- tions attended both services of the Gorrie Presbyterian Anniversary held here Sunday and aided in making it a . day of blessing. The church was tastefully decorated for the occasion with autumn flowers and plants, and the special speaker was Rev. W. G. Hanna of Toronto who gave two ser- mons, both of which were of spirit - tial value and ones which will linger long in the hearts of all who heard theta, 'l:'he morning text was taken, from Revelations 8, 20 and the gett- ing text from 1 Kirtgs 10r1i. The choir under the direction of Miss E, Ross, with Miss E. Stephens as orgatiist gave two anthems, .and„. were assisted at both services by Misses E. and C. Sullivan of Toronto Bible College who rendered two suit- able duets at each service, INSTITUTE HAD SPLENDID MEETING The-rionthly meeting of the Gorrie Women's Institute suet at the home of Mrs, Everett Sparling on Wednesday of last week, when a good program was enjoyed, Mrs. Victor Shera being in charge, the subject being on "Edu- cation”. The meeting opened in the ,usual manner with the opening Ode (ac- companied on the piano by Miss Illy- the Underwood) and the Lord's pray- er in unison. Minutes of last meeting and Roll Call, whicll was answered. by "What I `learned at the School Fair" were followed by a discussion of business matters, in which it was decided that a petition be drawn up with regards to having the Township Hall stage re -modelled and redecor- ated. Mrs. Kaine then gave the peace talk in which she told of the Inter.: stational, .Peace Garden, which is sit- uated half in Southern Manitoba and half ist North Dakota, and comprises 1800. acres` of lovely garden, in which the Woolen's institutes have assisted in' creating development. Mrs. W. C. King then gave a reading by Marg- aret Sangster, entitled "So Easy" after which the Topic was ably taken by Miss Fisher, being the "Education of Music in the Schools" in which Miss Fisher brought out the value and help of music in children's lives. Mrs. Shera then conducted a guessing contest in which were pictures of risen and wom- en of note. During a social half hour Miss M. Kahle and Miss Blythe Un- derwood served lunch, assisted:by the hostess. A.Y:.P.A. ELECTED OFFICERS FOR THE YEAR. The first A. Y, P. A. meeting of the season was held at tate hoine of Mrs. Chas. Lawrence on Friday- night last when it took the fortn of a. social evening, with election of officers. Con- tests were enjoyed, as were readings, instrumental music and conimutiity singing, The election of officers were . as follows:' Ir 'eatdent—Miss Ivy l:.awrence,: Vice PPresident—Mrs, O'Neil. Secretary—Nellie Dinsmore , Treasurer -Robert Wade. A membership drivewas instittited with Carl Dinsmore and Harold King as captains and an invitation accepted from the A. Y.- P. A. at Wroxeter to go there on October 28th for a Hallo- we'en Social. The next local meeting will be held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jno. Dinsmore on November 6th. POLITICAL MEETING WELL ATTENDED A large crowd attended the George Spotton Rally held here on Tuesday night. The speakers were firs. Fleet of Brussels, also Reeve Bowman and Mr. E. D. Bell of Brussels and Reeve W. J. Iiryans of Fordwich, Mr. Geo. Hubbard acted as chairman, A Mixed program of solos by Miss Gamble of ,Fordwich, Mr. H. McGee of Lucknow and the Kansas Farmer, interspersed the addresses. Mr. Deachtnan's meet- ing held on Wednesday was also well attended. • WROXETER Mr. and Mrs, Stuart Sanderson and daughter, Catherine, of London, spent the week -end with friends here, and they were accompanied home on Mon- day by Mr. Chris. Moffatt. Miss Margaret Durst left this week for Clinton where site has accepted work, Mr. Jim Sanderson spent the week- end at Beeton, and iVirs. Dobbs and. children who have been visiting -here during the past cotple of week; re- turned home with him. Miss Eleanor Douglas attended the Teachers' Convention in Stratford last week, The Jubilee Singers are presenting a concert in the Town Hall here on Saturday evening of this week. Mr. Jack Gibson spent Sunday at Dyer's Bay. Mr. Kenneth Edgar attended the Perth Teachers' Convention held in Stratford last Thursday and Friday. Golden Wedding A happy event occurred on Mon- day of last week when Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Hupfer celebrated the fiftieth anniversary of their wedding, at their: home itt Turnberry. They were mar- ried fifty years ago by Rev. Mr. Edwards, at the home now owned by Mr. D. D. Sanderson, just south of the village, and went as bride and groom tothe farm where they are now living: . Mrs, Huck, Georgetown, who was bridesmaid, was presentat the cele- bration, el -bration, but ;Mr. Jack. Hupfcr of Sault Ste. Maria, the best man, was not able to attend the gathering, Dinner was served to about forty tables ,i_. o guests, the ab es best g decorated inr white and yellow, with yellow mums. The wedding cake was trimmed in white and gold. i Guests "svere present from iiratasels, Listowel, Detroit, Windsor, Dear-.. borne, Romielus, Elapid City, Mich., Sudbury, Georgetown and Preston. Mr. and Mrs. Eupfer were the rem cipient of a number of lovely gifts. Mrs. A. C. Hutchison, Fordwich, is spending a few days with her daugh- ter, I1 rs. N. T. McLaughlin, Mr. and Mrs. D. S. MacNaughton and John spent the week -end with London friends. Miss Florence Fowler had for her guest last week Miss Jean Scott of Seaforth. Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Elliott and, son, Guelph, were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Hooper. Mr. John MacNaughton who has spent the past few weeks at the home of his son, D. S. MacNaughton, was taken to St. Joseph's Hospital on. Thursday. His condition is favorable following two operations. Mrs. Harvey Timm spent a few days last week_ with. her sisters in London. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Stocks and Mrs. Harvey ` Timm also spent the week -end in London. Miss Myrtle Deans of S. S. No. 2, Turnberry, attended the Teachers' Convention in Stratford, Thursday and Friday. Mr. Laurie VanVelsor spent the week -end at Midland. Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Rann spent the week -end in Toronto with Dr. W: A. and Mrs. Spence. Mrs. Campbell was the guest of her daughter, ilirs. Philip Durst last week. Miss Marian Hooper of the C. S.. staff, spent the week -end at her home in Clifford. Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Allen- also Mr. Jack Gibson, spent the week -end at Lion's. Head. Mrs. Hemphill spent Saturday at Landon. Mr. and Mrs, Wm, Westlake, God- erich, ware week -end guests of Mrs.. B. Wade, Mr. and Mrs. Walton, Palmerston, spent Sunday with Mr, and Mrs. J. Hembly. Mr. and Mrs. W. Mellis, Kipped, were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. John Gibson, i�ir. Archie Edgar is spending two weeks in Toronto. Mr. and Mrs, H. 11. Allen were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. J, N. 'Alien. Messrs. Jack and Bob Gibson, also Mr. J. J. Allen spent a day last week in Goderich. WEDDINGS The marriage took place in Lis- towel on Saturday, October 5th, of Catheryne May Monto Earngey, data- ghter of Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Earrigsy, to Robert Lawrence Short, son of Mr. and Mrs. T. 5. Short, Gorrie. He—"I'ni going to kiss yon." She -"It takes two to make a bar- gain. He—"O.K. I'll give you two kis es." PRESENTS GENEVA REPQR';r ie�.. Mr:. Anthony Eden, A130VE, shown: as he left No. 10 Downing ,est„ after presenting his report on the Geneva proceedings on the italo-:ttltiopi tis. war.