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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance Times, 1931-06-18, Page 3..a orrie Thursday, June 18th, 1931 lite al��a � rface old walls and ceilings With Gyproe HERE is a wallboard that does not burn, made from gypsum rock into sheets 4 to 10 feet long, 4 feet wide and % of an inch thick. It is used for interior walls, ceilings and partitions. As well as being fire-resistant, it has structural strength, insulation value and is draught and vermin -proof. Use Gyproc Joint Filler for seal- ing the jointg,'between the tall, broad sheets of wallboard. When you. are "doing over" any room in the, house or adding new ones in the attic or base- ment, use''Gyproc for walls and ceilings because you can nail it directly over the old surface. Gyproc is also an excellent base for Alabastine, Gyptex or wallpaper. Gyproc is Canada's pioneer non -burning gypsum wallboard. Ask your, nearest dealer for full details and a Gyproc direction sheet. Or write us for the FREE booklet, "Building and Re- modelling with Gyproc". • 374 GYPSUM, LIME and ALABASTINE, CANADA, LIMITED Paris Ontario Z4eN(W 0VOQf For Sale By Rae & Thompson Wingham, Ontario H. Buchanan Hardware Wingham, Ontario R. J. Hueston Gorrie, Ontario WROXETRR Quite "a number from hereattend- ed the funeral of the late, Mrs. Mc- Tavish, of Brussels, formerly of this piace: Mrs. Tanner and son, John, of De- troit; are at present, visiting the, for- mer's another,' Mrs. 'Vogt, An old and respected resident of Howick, in the person of Mr. David Rae, passed away on Sunday after- noon at the home of his son, at Ford- with. Thefuneral was held from his late residence Tuesday afternoon. In- terment in Wroxeter Cemetery. Mrs. Williams returned to her home, in Toronto after ,spending sev- eral weeks with. Mrs. S. Gibson here. Mrs. David Haskins, 'accompanied by her mother, Mrs. Sproal, returned to her home at Burlington Beach, one day last week. Miss Jeanette Ritchie is at present visiting friends in Toronto. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Kitchen visited friends at Ethel last week. On the afternoons of June 24th and 25th, there will be held in the Town Hall, a Coaching Class on Home Ec- onomics in preparing for the compe- tition to be held in Clinton later, when the prize is a trip to Toronto Exhibition. These classes are under supervision of the Dept. of Agricul- ture. Miss J. Howe, Mr. and Mrs. Turn- bull, Belmore, and Mrs. Kaine, Gor- rie, orrie, are attending a Library Institute meeting in Owen Sound Wednesday and Thursday. His Lordship Archbishop Williams of Huron Diocese, will hold confirm- ation service in St. Janes' Anglican Church, Wroxeter, Friday evening, June 26th, at 8 o'clock. A class of seventeen candidates have expressed their intentions of being confirmed and are being instructed by the Rec- tor, Mr. Jones. It is about seven years since His Lordship has held a similar service here and, no doubt, many Anglicans and members 'of oth- er denominations will attend this im- pressive service. Miss E. Wasmann, principal of the Continuation School, bas resigned. The Wroxeter Rural Telephone Co. has had a new cable hung from the hill at Young's Corners, into Central Office. f r' :71,1146'4w Put it on with LED -HED NAILS Illustration shows Preston Led -Had Nail. Note how lead on head of Led-Hed Nails seals nail -hole, making it completely weather-proof. Note generous overlap of Rib -Roll. Preston Led-Hed Nails are colored to match the roofing. We also make: Galvanized Rib -Roll and Cor- rugated Sheets, Preston Led- Hed Nails, Preston Steel Truss Barns Garages and Storage Buildings Preston Galvanized Tanks Majestic Verti-Fold Garage Doors Colored Ridge Colored Flaehingl Colored Gutter Colored Bove Trough Conductor Pipe Finials. Ventilators Aft,' Dao CILINCIL TANNARq COLORED RIB-ROLL Gives BEAUTY PERMANENCE FIRE PROTECTION CLEAN RAIN WATER LIGHTNING PROTECTION (when properly grounded accord ing to the Ontario Lightning Rod Act.) LARGE SHEETS Being made in large sheets it its quickly and cheaply applied ox! new roof or over old wood shingles. Write today for sample of Colored 1?i.ba oil and useful roofing, circular. Eaten led SiThetc Z7nt FaCtorke$' Gate at Toronto and Hamilton 109 Gpelph St. Preston, Ont. Mr'. and Mrs, Roy Ledbetter, of Los, Angeles, Calif., and the Misses Minnie and Margaret 13e11, of Brant- ford, were'. guests of Mr. and Mrs, G. S, Smythe, on Saturday, The Wroxeter Women's Institute are showing two sets of Government slides on Thursday evening, June 25; at 8.15, in the school room of the United Church. Subjects shown will be "Plaiting and care of Town, City and Horne Grounds," "Profitable Poultry Keeping.", This should prove of interest to men and women alike. Everyone is invited. No charge. GORRIE The Women's Institute met on Wednesday, June 10th, at the home of Mrs. Dr, Armstrong with 15 meat - hers present. The President, Mrs. L. F. Ashton, presided. After the open- ing exercises there were several it- ems of business with the result that more relief work be done, also the ladies decided to hold a Strawberry Festival 'at the Township Hall early in July, for which, committees were named. Mrs. Shera gave a report on the,district annual held in Bluevale Jun9th, Mrs. Abram gave a de- lightful paper on "Making the Most of What you Have The Roll Call was responded to by "The name of a Canadian Cabinet Minister, and the work of his • department." Mrs. J. Hyndznan gave a very interesting reading by Nina Moore Jamieson. The meeting closed, with the Nation- al Anthem, after which the hostess assisted by Mrs. Shera, served lunch. Mr. James B. Wylie, of Toronto, spent Saturday with his mother, Mrs. John Wylie. Mr, and Mrs. Ernest Radford of Walton, also Miss Beryl Ashton, were Sunday visitors of R. A. and Mrs. Ashton. Master Maurice Rad- ford returned home with his . parents, after spending a week with his grandparents. • Mrs. Greaves, Mrs, Lorne Laird, also Mrs. Fred Irwin and son Jack, of Toronto, attended the funeral of the late Mrs. Adam Young, on Mon- day. Miss Gertie Kennedy spent the week -end at her home at Newbridge. Mr. and Mrs. Russell Grainger spent Sunday with friends in Moles- worth. Mrs. M. Ellis and daughter, Helen, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Cockburn and Mr. Harold Cockburn, all of Guelph, were Sunday guests of the former's daughter, Mrs. V. Shera. Mrs. Kaine was in Owen Sound a couple of days this week attending the Library Convention, Mr. Sandy Hastie, also Mr. Hunt of Toronto, are visiting the former's brother, Mr. Kenneth Hastie. Mrs. Robt. Hastie has returned to her home after spending some time with friends in Toronto and Kitch- ener. Mrs. Ernest King, Harry King, al- so Mrs, Wilfred King, spent the week -end with friends in Toronto, Mrs. John Wylie has returned to her home after spending the past three weeks in Toronto and Whitby. Mrs. _Shera and Mrs. G. S. King called on Drayton' friends on Satur- day. Mr. and Mrs. T. G. Ballantyne of Atwood and Mr. Michael Ballantyne of Stratford, were guests at the home of Mr. George McGee on Monday. Miss Velma Lennox, of Wingham, has been engaged as teacher in the junior room in Gorrie Public school. Miss. Anne Douglas will be the tea- cher for the senior room. Mr. and Mrs. Lealcie, of Kincar- dine, also Mrs. Jackson and daughter, Miss Jackson of Wingham, were the guests of Dr. and Mrs. Armstrong' on Sunday. Sacrament services were observed n the Presbyterian Church here on Sunday. Rev. Little of Hanover oc- cupied the pulpit. Dr. Armstrong attended the meet- ing of the Executive of the North Huron Conservative Association held in ,Wingham last Friday. The busi- ness was to appoint delegates to at- tend the Conservative Convention to be held in Toronto on June 24th. Mr. and Mrs. W. Fraser, of Wing - ham were Sunday guests of Mrs. P. Kaine, also Miss Martha Laine. Mr. William. Earngey and son of Detroit, returned house on Tuesday after spending some time with Mr. and Mrs. T.Bradnock ,and other friends in this community, Mrs. Dr, MacLean and Mrs. Sher- ff, of Welland, called on Mr. and Mrs. i3radnock on Monday. Mrs. Thos. Alexander of :Listowel, visited with Mr, and Mrs, Robert Gathers on Thursday. Mr, and Mrs. John Cathers, also Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Gathers attended he Trowbridge ,Garden Patty Wed- tetchy evening, 1,-ohM1mntl Mr, and Mrs, W. Gallagher were London visitors last week. Mr. H. Herzog spent Sunday With friends in Cargill. . Miss, Dorothy Vanstone of London is spending her vacation with her fa- ther and other Gorrie friends, Mr. and Mrs. R, H. Stephens spent Sunday in Harriston, Mrs, Spence is visiting friends in Wingham. Mr. and. Mrs, Carl Newton spent the week -end in Toronto. Born -In Gorrie, on Sunday,' June 14th, to Mr. and Mrs. Earl Harper, a son. Young People's Day will be obser- ved in the United Church next Sun- day. The pastor will appeal for life service from the young wornen of the, congregation and in the evening pre- sent a challenge to the young men. The newly organized male chorus of 30 voices will render selections at the evening meeting," .Some one will en- ter the, pearly gates," "Nearer to Thee," the quartette will sing "Jesus Calls, 0 Come." Rev. Craik who has spent six years as pastor of the local church, will conclude the pastorate on Sun- day, June 28th. 'Regular Communion service at 11 a.m. Mr. Craik will preach a sermon to Orangemen at Bluevale Church the same evening at 7. p.m. The Open Air Patriotic Service will be held on the public school grounds in Gorrie on Sunday, June 28th at 3.45 p.m, Programs for ser- vice will. be distributed. This will be the annual community service. The committee has set the time for ser- vice at 3.45 p.m. to allow members of churches to attend their regular afternoon service, The ladies of St. Stephen's Church will hold their annual Gar- den Party in the Rink on Tuesday evening, June 23rd. Mrs, Hon. R. Weir. and daughter, Dorothy, of Ottawa, also the Misses Weir, of Wingham, Mr. and Mrs. R. Johnson and John Robinson of Wing - ham, also John Johnston of Sault Ste. Marie, were recent guests of Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Hueston. Mr. and Mrs. J. Pollock of Pine River, also Lloyd Pollock, of Tor- onto, were guests of R. G. and Mrs. Dane on 'Sunday. Mr. David Dane of Toronto, call- ed on Gorrie friends on Monday. H. V. Holmes also Miss Perkins spent the week -end at Bruce Beach and with Mr. and Mrs. T. H. John- ston of West Wawanoslr. Miss Florence Drury of Drayton, was a recent guest of the Misses Porter. Mr. and Mrs. M. Abram and son, Vern, also Mr. and Mrs. G. Foster spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Schnock at Ethel. The monthly meeting of the W. M. S. was held at the home of Mrs, A. E. Toner - on Thursday afternoon, June llth, at 2.30 o'clock when the Society entertained the members of the Gorrie Progressive Mission Cir- cle, the Circle to have charge of the program. Miss Nellie Dane, Presi- dent of the Mission Circle took charge of the first part of the meet- ing, which opened with hymn "Thou Whose Almighty Word," and the Scripture Lesson, Psalm 122, by Miss Norma Graham, followed by the Lord's Prayer in unison. Miss Ste- phens rendered a beautiful solo "Do you know the world is dying for a little bit of love?" A leaflet "Choos- ing our ideals," was read by Miss Ev- elyn Dane, followed by other leaflets on Japan by Miss Marjorie Baker, Mrs, L. Walker and Miss A. Carson. We also had a reading by Miss N. Graham. Mrs. (Rev.) Barker, of Brussels, who was invited by the young ladies of the Circle, gave an inspirational paper, outlining for the Circle; some of the standards which go to strengthen the bonds of fel- lowship in Christian endeavor, this made a deep impression on all pre- sent. Mrs. Barker sang the gospel hymn "There were ninety and nine' very effectively. The Mission Circle rnll call was asked for and responded to by a verse containing the word "Home." Then Mrs. R. Ashton, Pres, of the W. M. S,, took the chair, The minutes of the last meeting were read F. F, HTH Phm. B., Opt. D., R, O. OPTOMETRIST shone 118 Harriston, Ont. "The Best Equipped Optical Bs. tablishment in this part of Ontario". REGINA. 1 3 3 2 Fanners Will Win 7'� �Z'��1°O in Prizes 0 The World's Grain Exhibition. and Conference offers Canadian Farmers an opportunity to share in cash prizes amounting to $210,750.00. Comprised in 56 competitive classes, open to the whole world, are 1,701 cash prizes. A few of the major awards follow: S2,500 a first prize for 50 pounds of wheats 30 pounds of oats. 51,500 For 40 pounds of barleys 50 pounds of rye. • 3 800 for 10 ears of coma $ 300 for 30 pounds of peas) 30 pounds of flax, 20 pounds of clover. With this splendid opportunity before them, Canadian farmers should keep a watchful eye on their growing crops. They should mark for special care those areas that appear most promising. It should beunderstood that all seed and grain samples, if they are not already selected, will have to be found in crops of this year. sr All exhibits must be received by the Exhibition authorities on or before March 1, 1932. 0.." Of vital importance to the advancement of Canadian agriculture will be the winning of World Championships in 1932 by farmers of Canada. Their seed and grain exhibits must demonstrate to the world the quality of Canada's field crops. ' Select the classes from the prize list most suited to the crop you grow,- then row,then select your samples from the best you have. it is best to make your entry NOW. Your sample for exhibit must be in the hands of the Secretary at Regina on or before March 1, 1932. Valuable information relating to the preparation of grain and seed for exhibit may be secured by writing to the Secretary of the Provincial ' Committee, World's Grain Exhibition and Conference, care Department of Agriculture, your own province. Show what you grow and share what you know On application, the Secretary, World's Grain Exhibition and Conference, Imperial Bank Chambers, Regina, will send you prize lists, rules and regulations governing competitive entries and all other information. Chairman National. Committee. HON. ROBERT WEIR Minister of Agriculture For Canada Chairman Executive and Finance Committee HON. W. C. BUCKLE Minister of Agriculture For Saskatchewan and approved Mrs. Ashton read a letter concerning World Disarma- ment and it was decided that an op- portunity be given all present at the close of the meeting to sign the pe - titian. Also that this petition would be presented at the close of the 'morn- ing service on June 14th, also June 21st, to give those who had not al- ready done so an opportunity to sign. We are hoping that every member- of our church will sign for World Disarmament. The 'W. M. S. roli call was responded, to by a verse on "Home." Mrs. W. Whitfield invited the W. M. S. to her home for the July meeting. The meeting was brought to a clone with hymn "Lord, let us walk with Thee," and prayer by the pastor, .after which a very dainty lunch was served by the hos- tess, assisted by Mrs. T. O. Johnston, Mrs. A. Edgar and Mrs. W. Simson, An excellent spirit prevailed through- out the meeting lOth LINE HOWICK On Tuesday night of last week, the 1 h K.'s played Tattle Ireland on the Harriston diamond, the score be- ing 18-4 for the former. The return game was played on the local ground on Friday night, the K.K.K. team winning again 33-11. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Schmidt, firs and Mrs. George Schmidt, all of Wat- erloo, Mr. and Mrs. Reuben Reihni and lvlisscs Florence, Evelyn • and Viae --.-....1•1•1.r..4 • Louise of Listowel, were Sunday vis- itors with Mr. and Mrs. Sebastion Zurbrigg Miss Margaret Murphy of San Francisco, arrived here on Wednes- 1 day. She intends returning home I with her mother, Mrs. J. Murphy, in a few weeks. Mrs. Cecil Cooper and 'three child - ken visited on Thursday with Mrs. IThos. Pritchard. ! Mr. and Mrs. Henry Reynolds, Miss Ida Arthurs and Mr. Ray Ar- thurs, of near Pike Lake, visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Strong. Mr. Leslie McLeod is in the Strat- ford Hospital taking a week's treat- ment on his eye. Messrs. Wilmot Craig and Frank Graham accompan- ied him to the city on Saturday, and brought back his car. Mrs. J. Murphy, Miss Margaret and granddaughter, Patsy, visited on Friday at Thos. Strong's. Mr. and Mrs. Alex, Holton:z and lit- tle Eleanor, of Drew, visited on Sun- day at Mr. Wm. Haltom's. Visitors ,,f Mr. Peter Litt's on Sun- day were; Mr. and Mrs. Thed. Binkle and two sons of Owen Sound, Mr. and Mrs. Aaron Litt of Normandy, Mr.and Mrs, Fred Litt and two little sons and Mr. Herman Litt. Mr, and Mrs. Russell Fleet and three sons of Hanover, viisted. on Tuesday evening with Mr. and Mrs. John Fleet, 2Q% On Made44tot eas C NT re Clothing Through au agreement with our Clothing Manufacturer, we are able to offer for a limited time, this big discount (plus sales tax) on made -to -measure Clothing. The regular selling price is marked on all samples shown, so you know you are getting a gen- vine discount, . These clothes will be made up with the usual good cloth arid: trimming and are guaranteed to fit, which gives you a rare opportunity to get a Suit or Light overcoat at bargain prices. Davers Stor iO at