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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance Times, 1931-03-12, Page 8• PACv NEW ATR.E WITH 100 PER CENT. TALKING PICTURES Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Spencer Tracey March 12, 13, loth Claire Luce William Collier Sr. —In - "SUP THE RIVER" High Jinks in Jail. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, March 16, 17, 18th 'James Murray and Kathryn Crawford —Ln— "THE HIDE OUT" A College Story with a . New Angle. TOWN HALL, °WINGHAM Monday and Tuesday March 23rd and 24th "MARRIAGE IN DISGUISE" 3 -ACT FARCE WITH MUSIC Lloyd Letherby — Director. 150 Wingham People 150 Sponsored by: THE WINGHAM FIRE DEPARTMENT BENEFIT The Relief Fund of Wingham Snappy Choruses Gorgeous Costumes Beautiful Girls' Handsome Men Popular Prices .. As Proceeds from this show will go direct for the immediate relief of those in need in the town the Fire Department solicit your good -will and co- operation. 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ELYTH THE WINGFIAM AD V .4'": 14 C.i"!,- rI .Lt$ The Canadian Chautauqua cone let.. pcd their engagement here on Frdiay evening with the amusing laid} entit- led "The Whole Town is Talking" They will put on their program at Brussels this week, Rev, Mr, .Weir took charge of his work in St. Andrew's United Church on Sunday. At the morning service the following elders were ordained: Messrs, R, C. McGowan, James Watt, Wm. Jenkins, Charles Barrett, Geo, Cowan. The condition of Mrs. James Cutt seems to improve which is gratifying to her friends. A. meeting of the Horticultural dir- ectors was held on Monday evening to discuss and plan for.. -the various. activities this year. It was decided to hold a tulip show in May at the home of Mrs. Chambers, A number of our citizens .attended the funeral of the late Mr. Peter Mc- Arthur, at Walton on Tuesday. De- ceased was 82 years old. Mrs, George . Powell was stricken with paralysis on Sunday evening at her home. Her condition is improved the past few days. Mr. E, Courtneyattended the fun- eral of his fathor in Huron Township on Tuesday. BELGRAVE The regular meeting of the Wo- men's Institute will be held Tuesday afternoon, March 17th, at the home of Mrs. Herb Wheeler. Assistants, Mrs. C. Wade and Mrs. J. A. Geddes. Roll Call—Current Events.' Topic, se- lected, Mrs. J. VanCamp. Music con- venor, Miss Sara Cole. A public meeting of the school trus- tees and all other interested, of Wa- wanosh and Morris schools was held in Foresters' Hall on Thursday after- noon last when Inspectors Field and Beacom addressed the meeting on the objects and benefits of the different grants given by the Government to schools. There was a fair attendance and quite an interesting meeting. Mr. and Mrs. Dick Yule and Miss Bernd have gone to London and Tor- onto for a couple of weeks holidays. Miss Ruth Noble of Morris, is, vis- iting with her aunt, Mrs. R. Owens. Dan Ferguson of London visited with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. And- rew Ferguson for a couple of days. Mrs. Murray Johnson of Wingham,' was a recent guest with her cousin, Mrs. J. Brandon. Mr. Campbell of Ripley is the re- lieving agent in Mr. Yule's absence. BLUEVALE Mr. Boyde of Toronto, occupied the pulpit of Knox Presbyterian Church on Sunday. The W. M. S. meeting was held on Monday in the schoolroom of the church, The president, Mrs. P. S. McEwen, presiding; Miss Olive Scott` and Mrs. D. T Falconer gave short missionary readings, and Mrs. Ray- mond Elliott gave the topic from the Study Book on "British Guianna".. The president closed the : meeting. with prayer. The Canadian Program presented by the Literary Society on Wednes- day night proved itself to be both en- tertaining and educational. Canada under four heads was good material ■II1Ynl■I l lsll iluI I IuI I I I flh111»A11111111slililll■Il, New Spring Dresses On Display ■ — AT it BURK'S 1- i ij At very moderate prices rang-. E ing from $3.95 and up. �wl l lsI I I sI i 1 sI I ISI nAl 1 1 111 l ll�l l lsl 1 1 sl l lel l 1s1111� DIAMONDS WATCHES GIFTS GEO.WILLIAMS OFFICIAL ' C.N,R. WATCH INSPECTOR Repairing Our Specialty Moderate Prices Satisfaction Guaranteed Every month one watch will be REPAIRED FREE Winner for February— J. A. Mcl<erizie SPECIAL VALUE Th* CUT GLASS' SILVERWAR1: JEWELRY for splendid addresses by the follow- ing:, Geographical, George Johnston; historical, Mrs. Alice Aitken; Canad- ian Writers and their message, Miss Helen e 11 l nlveya and,Canadian n A Isis, Mrs. Roger Oke, The orchestra, a piano solo by Miss Dona Smith and the girls' chorus were much enjoyed as were the Chinese solo by Miss Lois Elliott and Wm. Sheers' solo, Jean Eliottt gave a pleasing recita- tion and the dialogue "TheCensus Taker" was very humorous and well presented, The next meeting will be Wednesday, March 18th, and the pro- gram will be .mostly Irish. Mr, Peter McDougall is seriously ill with pneumonia, his many friends wish him a• speedy recovery. Mrs. Verne Higgins returned home to Toronto on Monday after spending the past few weeks with relatives here. Mr. Geo. Thomson has purchased the Bluevale Creamery, and will con- tinue operations when .spring` opens up. His many friends wish him suc- cess. Mr, and Mrs. Ward Gray are both under the Doctor's care at present. Mr. David Johnston made a busi- ness trip to Toronto this week. Mrs. Cloin Higgins is ` spending a short vacation with relatives at Tor- onto. There was quite - a heavy fall of. snow in this district over the week- end, and drifts are piled higher than they have been all winter, Mrs. Wm. Elston underwent an op- eration at the Wingham Hospital and is getting along nicely. • Mrs. Lewis Jewitt spent a few days with relatives at Lucknow. The funeral of the late James Ait- chison was held on Thursday after - loon to the Bluevale cemetery and was very largely attended. The ser- vice was conducted in the Presbyter - an church by Rev. W. J. West of Atwood, a former pastor here. The church was filled, and the floral tri- butes were very beautiful. The -pall- bearers were John Messer, Archie Messer, John Mundell, John Raby, James Thynne, C. Cleghorn. Those attending the funeral from outside points were, Wm. Gray, Ethel, Mrs, Robt. Messer, Mrs. Wm. Hall, Mrs. Wm. Little and Mrs. Wm. King, of Brussels;; Mr,. and Mrs. Jas. Cleg- horn, Port Colborne; Mr: E. Aitchi- son, Port Colborne; Mr. and Mrs. Peter MacEwen, Parry Sound. Mr, Arthur. Coombs of Simcoe call- ed on old friends here this week. Messrs. Black, Mansor, Cleghorn and Greenway entertained their many Friends to a dance Friday evening. Miss Elsie Smith and Dona Smith visited with •the latter's parents, on 2nd line, on .Thursday. A great deal of inberest has been aroused' in the guessing contest that has just closed. A large jar of can- dies being filled and sealed, Mrs. P. D. King and Mrs. L. H. Bosman made. the official count on March 5th. The prize of a 10,0 Ib. sack of flour goes to Geo. Greenway with a guess at 1293. The actual number of candies in the jar being 1292. Congratulations George. Our guess is that you will now need a wife to use the flour. There was a good attendance at the monthly meeting of the Women's As- sociation held on Thursday afternoon at the "home of Mrs. Geo, O. Thorn- ton. WHITECHURCH Mr, and Mrs. David Farrier are a- 'gain under the doctor's care. Miss Grace Richardson and Bobbie spent last week with their aunt, Miss Lizzie Richardson of Teeswater. Mr, Harold Sparling spent:, last week -end with "his "another, Mrs.' Ed. Browning of Kincardine. His grand- father, Mr. George Cottle, has been very poorly for the past few weeks. Quite a number of people on the 2nd of Kinloss are laid up with a se- vere attack of flu. Quite a number from her attended Mr. John Falconer's sale in Culross last Wednesday. Mr. Rhys Pollock. of Toronto, spent the week -end here at his home, at the manse, Mr, Patterson of Lucknow, also Mr. Albert • McQuoid of Teeswater are visiting with Miss Ida and Mr. George McQuoid. Many will be interested to know that Mr, Malcolm Ross has been transferred from Toronto to Orillia. We wish hitn success in his new po- sition. Miss Maude Conn, R.N., of Toron- to, spent last week -end at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Will Conn. Mrs. Lance Grain spent the week- end in Witigham with her mother, Mrs. Currie. The play 'Those Husbands of Ours' which was presented in the hall by the Institute ladies on Friday night, was a great success, The hall was crowded to capacity and the play was excellent. Afterwards, the White- church orchestra supplied the music for dancing. Mrs. Victor Emerson and Mr, Chas Thursday, March 12th, 1931 .401 i! • MA MATERIALSYOU'LL NEEDrANis isthe ixaonth of bright sixnny days,when, with x>;ew ixtaaterials 1 MATERIALS YI�ULL �1EED•6-1 to Sheetings —Waco Pillow Cottons -NainsookMd1�,��tM' �' e Time ��r Haeme 5e�ing Thit is a easure to. sew. NEW Snow White Madapolams ams — Fine Cottons Shamrock Embroidery Linens — Lovely Towellings Potters English. Prints Wabasso Fabrics Triple A Print Roselandia Dress Fabrics New Printed Silks Printed English Voiles Celanese Products English Broadcloths Pagoda Fugi Silks Wemco Bastiste Martialaine — Raymode Prints SPECIAL SILK CLEARANCE iti 25 Short Lengths (1 to 2% yds.) Plenty of Colors. Plat Crepes, Satins, Crepe-de-Chenes and Crepe Satins, usually selling from $1.88, $2.49 to $3.50 per E Yard, Just the thing for Slips, Lingerie, Children's Wear, Cushions and ran - Grand Clearance Per Yard $1.00 - Colne Early. Kayser Silk Stockings See the new "Dilly" number at $1,00, and the new Sansheen range a $1.50. They are the finest on the market and at the lowest prices in "years. KING BROS. Phone 71 WINGHAM manna s mica immitl mini mumosinunnrlist dial. minsimi glimmuminii IIlu®IIl®uL11111MmIllIlIliaulIlnelnr Tiffin spent a few days last week with their uncle, Mr. D. A. MacDonald: of Lucknow. Messrs. Beth Gaunt and Gordon McGee visited one day last week at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Martin of Bluevale. The home of Mr. and 'qrs. Shane of Bervie was detroyed by fire dur- ng the storm on Saturday last. Mrs. Shane was formerly Miss Mary Mc- Kenzie of Langside, They were able to save quite of a bit of the furniture. Mr. and Mrs. Wnr. McInnis and Wilda and Billie of Teeswater, visited one day last week with Mr. and Mrs. John McInnis, little Miss Wilda stay- ed for a holiday. Mr. John Purdon has been very busy with his wood cutting outfit ately, and Mr. Sam Sherwood has been in this community pressing hay. Miss Eliza Marwood of Donny- brook,, passed away in the Wingham Hospital on Saturday, following an operation for tumour. She was taken to her home on Saturday. The funeral of the late 'Mrs. An thony Doyle, formerly Miss Mary Caesar, of the 4th concession Kinloss was held from the hone of her mo- ther, to other,'to Holyrood cemetery on Thurs- day morning last. Mr. and Mrs. Doy- le have . been living with their two children in Detroit, and besides her aged mother, her husband and child- ren, sheleaves to mourn her two sis- ters, Mrs. Roger Corrigan of Kinloss, and Mrs. Ed. Lockhart of Sask., also. three brothers, Henry at home, and James and Jack in Saskatchewan. Quite a number of the neighbours of Mr. and Mrs. Will Conn spent a pleasant evening at their home last day of this week. Tuesday. The W. M. S. of the Langside church met at the•home of Mrs, Frank Rising last Wednesday. . Little Wilfred Walker, son of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Walker has been very ill with pneumonia and is still under the doctor's care. Mrs. Gordon Stewart and Mrs. John Kilpatrick of Drewe, spent` a few days last week with the latter's par= ents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Robinson. A sleigh loa.d of young people of the ninth concession spent a pleasant evening last Friday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jim Leach in Morris. Miss Winnifred Farrier of Ripley, spent last week -end at her home here[ St. Augustine Women's Institute held an "At Horne" at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Mason on Tues - IMMIF NEW LOW PRICES on an IA U F3 A N Y Models "4.07" 4 c1 Urdcr 1931 SERIES "6.14" 6.cytind5 "6-1819 6-cylindw All models of the New Durant line are now quoted at New Low Prices Ask your dealer for full particulars Foremost in Quality and Value Built by A Canadian Company Controlled by Canadian Capital DURANT .MOTORS OF CANADA LIMITED TORONTO (t.EASIDE) CANADA D 'JR E. i. BENIN . ER Ont.