HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance Times, 1929-03-07, Page 8ilrll'"I'ECI IURI H Edgar of Wiegharn have been cutting
wood in I:, a.evanosh for the past
,,few weeks- _ '.
Clow holding.� elY.w�.etS. They t.. now at "VIr,
Mrs. Asellio is � her y a e .
:auction sale of farm stock and iii- Harry McG.ee's.
alemcnts this ,Monday afternoon. Mr. Robt, McGee of Blyth visited
dr. and Mrs. Sid, Ferguson and one day last week' with his brother,
baby, of London, nave been visiting Mr. Barry'itfcGee.
with
her 'aunt, Mrs. Archie Clow', On Wednesday evening, February
'firs. \Vm, Humphrey of St, _Helens 2th, a large gathering assembled in
ns visiting with her sister, Mrs, An- the Sunday -School Room of the Pres -
„drew Fox. byterian Church when the Y. I', S.
Mrs, harry Hill,of Cereal, Alta:, held their regular monthly literary
is visiting her sister, Mrs;^•]•as. Wil- i which was' .very sttccess£ui,
.son. 1 The programme commenced by the
Mrs, (Dr.) 13alf aur of Lucknory ; singing of "All Hail the Power of
lied on Thursday with her mother,
Jesus Naive” followed by prayer, All
:Airs. Alec. Reid. "were delighted with a violin solo, al-.
iso a vocal solo, contributed by John
Miss Audrey Hodgins of Holyrood McGee of.. Calvin, Mrs, McGee play -
is visiting her sister, Mrs. Chas. Gil- ins the accompaniment,
,lespie. •
:Tics Grace lake spent the week- ; A paper on "The Life of Marjorie
,end with'Mrs. Harold Sperling. l I'Icthall' was read by -Ida McQuoid
1Merle Wilson contributed a piano hi -
Mrs' J. D. Beecroft and Florenee struntental, Jas, Wilson a.solo, Lella
spent; a fewedays last week with her Legatt and Janet Craig, a duet, mouth
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Kirk, organ selections by A. l'urdo:n, read -
•of Seaforth. -ings were given by MacKenzie Mow -
Miss Norma Murray returned tolbray and Veleta Scott.
:her home in Walton after spending I •A very interesting. and` instructive
,two weeks with Mrs, Gibson Gilles- address was given by the pastor, Rev.
pie, • 1J, Pollock; on "The relationship of.
Mrs, Anderson of Ashfield and Mrs. Canada to the Mother Land." •
'Paul Reed of Lucknow spent Thurs- The Journal was read by Jas. Wil-
4ay , with the latter's son, Mr, Bert son, followed by two contests, lunch:
Reed. •and, his family.
The Yq` P. S. of the United Church
are holding a St. Patrick's Social on
Friday, March 15th.
The regular Monthly meeting ` of
the Women's Institute will be held
on Friday, March 8th, at the home
-of Mrs. Chas, Gillespie. Every wo-
man in the community is invited to
attend. Roll Call: Irish Jokes 'or
'helpful hints for housekeepers.
was served, afterwhich the meeting
closed •by singing the National An-
them:
Mrs, Jas. Cornelius had the misfor-
tune to fall on her way to the barn
on Sunday and broke two bones of
the left arm, above the elbow.
GORRIE'
Mr, Fred Clubb of St. Marys' spent The `United Church offerings of last
tare week -end with his parents, Mr., Sabbath •were devoted to the British
Miners' Relief Fund. The collection
and Mrs. John Clubb.
Mrs. Wet. Martin spent a few days for Gorrie and .Orange Hili"churches
last week with her granddaughter amounted to $54.50, The Ladies Aid
1VIrs. Robt. Stewart of Kinloss. Society made an additional offering
Mr. John Gillespie attended the of $10.00 for this fund.
Good Roads Convention in. Toronto i Mr. Geo. White, Mr. S. Ashton and
last week, Mrs. Gillespie visited with1 -
Mr: Stuart Lovell have secured posi.
ffrienus in Hamilton. Iwill remain
loons in Toronto and in
Mr. Gordon McCartney, of Pow -,the city'for sone time.
Casson is visitinghis aunt IVliss C.
! l The session of the United Church'
Laidlaw and other relatives here::
;are arranging for aseries of preach -
Mr. Johnston, of Westfield IIs. !'
, and ing services ' during "Passion week'
'Geo., Wightman. of Blyth, spent the tThe meetings will
, be open for the
week -end with the latter's parents, public. Visiting ministers
will preach
Mr. and 'Mrs. Chas. Wightman. 'during
the week March 25th to 29th.
'Herbet 'Laidlaw has been urs -
t ,llr. and Mrs: D. W. Dane and son
der the•iioctor's care for the ,past two , Whitney,ntend th Gorrie
leaving
'weeks. ;district and k*ill•' leavefor Toronto
Mrs c n is - •tr
. fie.. T3arh ur Sr, is visiting her ,..1
1 to first .week in April.
daughter, Mrs, len ,McClenaghan.The Wt-
W I W. M.Society monthly meet-
The
ee
The V\ . M. S. of the United Church ing will be held at the home of Mrs.
are holding social meetings on:Wed-W. S•irnson on Thursday afternoon.
nesday, March.' 6th at the home of Mr. and Mrs. M. Abram spent Sun
:Mrs. John Johnston, for the' north, at
J 'day with friends near l.:istnvvcl:
g
bdlrs. Wightman's for the village and : Mr, and Mrs. Wm. Wright return -
at Mrs. J. D. Beecroft's for the south. i eel on. Monday after spending a few
A good attendance is expected. 1 'days s with relatives in Gorrie.
Mr. •Elliott Fells, teacher of S. S.. Financial reports for the United
No. 10, I(inloss, was in London on Chiirch are ready for distribution.
Thursday and Friday, writing exam-
inations.
Mr. Jas. E. Robinson and Mr. Jas.
Members and adherents. of the church
are requested to obtain their copy at
the services next Sabbath.
,T,t"agneefeently Carvel!
Violoncello l'atbioned.67
Domenico Galli and prr-
teented to Fransir 11.,
Duke of MYlalena,togeiler
with .a steatite milling
the violonadlo at a solo
inurwaormr.
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Oiihi/e
£9Ld#IIJIC
q"UE decorative genius lavished, upon oer
tain musical instruments in centuries past
typifies the esteem in whicb'their qualities
of tone were held.
For its tone -•-•a. t�roto
�: her -
a h g t;,arlean is as worthy
of being decorated by a Galli as any musical:
instrument made in any age. There has never
been, elm never bey, a musical instrument the
tone of which a Stromberg-Carlson cannot
recreate in its entirety.
NO, 625 Stromberg-Car1ieon,'Pressure Meet, (ehc wn
illtiettattien.) Operatee' en £C. Tubes.$ �• -
'to. Item tube. and Speekcer $245
lei' to atrrange ct derm'otdstrat'iun r"ra your own henna,
THE RAD.IO SHOP
W. CRUICKSHANK, WIN ONT.
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BLUEVALEE
• Special Cleaning Sale. of Dry Goods
now on at Smith's Quality Store.
The Wonieri's Institute Will meet
Thursday,. March 14th, at the house
of Mrs, Alex Mowbray, a good paper
is expected on the League of Nations
and a paper on School Trustees, How
(Jetted and their duties, will be given
by Miss Cora Jewitt, Roll Call: a
display of handiwork. Ladies of the
Community are always welcome.
Mr. and Mrs. 1'Vm, L. Speir, of
Morris, spent Saturday at the home
of Mr. and Mrs, Peter D. King.
Miss Margaret'Garniss was a week-
end visitor with friends in Wingham.
George Taylor of the Bank of Corn-
coerce staff, Brussels, was a guest ov-
er Sunday with his cousin, Mrs, Alex,
Mowbray.
Mrs. Vernon Idiggins of Toronto
id spending a few dayswith her sis-
ter, Mrs. Cloine Higgins.
Mrs. Jno. Smith .is able to bea-
round again after her recent illness.
Mrs. Sanderson and. 011y Moffatt
entertained the Euchre Club at the
home of their father, C. B. Moffatt,
on Friday evening. ' The first part of
the evening
was spent in playing car
cards
and after the host and hostess served
refreshments all enjoyed dancing for
a couple of hours.
Wedding bells are ringing.
Black & Johnston shipped one car
of hogs and two cars of cattle to
Toronto on Saturday.
Mr. and Mrs. H. Sinnamon of
Wingham Jct. spent Sunday at the
home of Mr. Gordon Hall.
IVlalcolm Black who recently under-
went an operation is home again and
getting along nicely.
Millar 1'rocte.rarrd Wm. Robertson
each unloaded and delivered a car of
fertilizer this week.
Crows are out again and at present
it looks like an early spring.
Mr. Jos. Underwood visited friends
at Drayton this week.
Mrs. Roger Oke of Winghant, was
a visitor one day last week at the
;home of Miss Polly, Duff.
Mrs. Jim Seli and family ofWing
ham, were visitors over the week -end
at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Leon-
ard Elliott.
Mr. and Mrs. Peter D. King spent
Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs.
A. H. Coombs.
L.theweek-end
Mr. jewitt sent
p
with his daughter-in-law, Mrs. Har-
old Jewitt and family, at Lucknow.
iMr. Gordon Mackay spent a couple
of days last week at the home of Mr.
and 1'Irs. H: Diette, at Dunnville.
Miss Grace Coultes Honored by
Friends.
On Thursday evening, February
14th, about sixty friends gathered at
the home of Mr. and .Mrs. Charles
Coultes, 3rd :con., Wallace, to- hon-
our their daughter, Miss Grace Coul-
tes, who left Monday for Stratford
where site is taking a nurses'. train-
ng course : in the General 'Hospital.
The presentation of a suitcase and um-
brella was made by 'Miss Eileen Web-
er, and the address was read by Miss
Victoria Campbell. Miss Coultes
replied, thanking her friends for their
splendid gift. The remainder of the
evening was spent in cards and danc-
The address was as follows:
Dear Grace
We are here tonight Oto convey to
you our: best wishes for the success
take.
We shall all miss you here in our
in our community. We feel that your
presence will be enjoyed and appre-
ciatcd by all those with whom you
will be associated.
You have chosen a noble work,
Grace, and we.know that you will do
your utmost to perform all your
tasks faithfully and well.
As a slight token of our affection,
we ask yott to accept this travelling.
bag.' •
We are sorry you are about to
leave us, but hope you will enjoy your
work and be given health and stren-
gtit to carry it on.
Signed on behalf of your neigh-
bors and friends.
Eileen Weber,
Marion McIntosh,
Victoria E. Campbell,
This girl is a granddaughter of Mrs.
Grace Snell, l3luevale and is well
known by a large circle of friends
who wish her success, '
WINGHAIVf ADVANCE-TXMES'
WROXETER
The February meeting' of the Wo-
men's Institute, rids held 'at the home
of firs: Vif. S. , 1eKereher, Thursday
afternoon, and was nearhed by'a large
attendance,
The president, ;Miss IVB Pope, was
in 'the chair. The, meetin8• was op-
ened by sirtgleg the Institute Ode,
followed by the r:. , .tri., of the (an-
nara ' ruee:....d, and ,readiee of corres-
pondence.
"When Y'ou and I Were, Young,
Maggie" was then sung, after which
the Roll Cali was responded to, by
an exchange of valentines for ,which
names had 4eeen drawn at a previous
Meeting.
The principal feature of the after-
noon's program' was a debate "Re
solved that the dress of 50 years
ago is more to be desired than the
modern dress,'
The affirmative speakers were Miss
M. Pope and Mrs. J. R. Wendt, while
Miss E. McEwen and Mrs. J. Lovell
upheld the negative view. •
Both sides to the .debate advanced
strong arguments in support of their
views, but after a careful summing,
up of the arguments, the judges; Mrs.
Thos. Gibs and IVBolingbroke,
on r a Is.
decided that the; negative speakers
were inthe lead by a -margin of two
points:
While the judges were snaking their
decision light refreshments were ser-
ved by the hostess. The meeting
closed by singing ,Auld Lang Syne. , -
There, will be a tea served in the
basement of the United Church, Fri-
day evening, March' 15th. Tea serve
ed from six until eight, A special
programme of music etc., following;
Under the auspices of the Women's'
Association.
ST. HELENS
he has been to es, and a link and for-
ge in the chain of his remembrances,
Though completely taken by sur-
prise, vtr. Smith very feelingly ex-
pressed the pain occasionedby his
parting, and graciously thanked' the
Session for tate thoughtfulness and.
assured them of his deep appreciat-
ion of their kindness, He intimated
that same forty years had elapsed
since his ordination to :the office of
elder.
And so we say farewell, wishing
him Heaven's Best, and hoping. that
he may be a frequent visitor to our
village, where a welcome will always
await hint.
Mr, and Mit, Smith vacatetheir
home on WeWfiesday, and are not yet
decided where they will locate. • We
welcome Mr, and.lVfifs, Alf. Webb and
daughter Greta, and • hope St. Helens
will have a strong appealfor. them,
Mrs, John Howse, of Waterloo,
was a visitor for a few days with her
cousins, Mr. and Mrs. McKenzie.
Webb.
There will be a meeting of the St.
Helens Rifle Club this (Thursday)
evening, when all former members
are requested to attend,
Mrs.W. Humphrey isa visitor
iti s
W J.P y
with her sister,. Mrs. Fox at White'
church this week.
Ivir. W. E, McPherson of Luck -
now was a week -end visitor with.her
daughter, Mrs. Will Rutherford,
iVIr. Stanley Todd is home from.
Hamilton:
Mrs. Durnin Philips is a visitor
with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Cur-
rie, at, Goderich.
Miss Ethel Robertson who has been
a visitor with Mrs. J. 73. Rutherford,
returned to Lucknow this week.
We are pleased to see Mr, 'George.
Webb out again after being confined-
to the house all winter.
BLYTH
The Session of Calvin United
Church suet at the close of the morn- Mr. Charles Burling, who under-
went a serious operation, is progress-
ing favorably. :
Harmony Loyal True Blue Assoc-
iation are holding an, Old Tiine Dan-
ce in Community Hall, March 15th.
Blyth String Orchestra will supply
the music.
Mr: EldridgeJohnston' has moved
into town and is busy getting settled
in the residence he recently "purchas-
ed from. Mr. William; Bennett.
Mr. James Dodds, has moved to
the store formerly occupied by iMr.
.antes Cutt.
Our townsman Mr. John Watson,
is confined to his home through ill-
ness.
•IVtr. and Mrs. Robert Wallace of
ng service on Sunday, to say fare-
well to its oldest member, Mr. Jos.
Smith who leaves the community eer-
y this week.
Member's of Session testified to the
)aloe of his services and to the worth
of his presence and influence among
is. Mature in spiritual experience,
noble in his thoughts, and gracious
n his acts, we experience a keen
sense of loss in his removal frozn our
midst. Mr. Smith is 've'ry highly es-
cemed, a wise and tune friend, and
and earnest and humble follower of
his Lord.
Aftera few words of address spok-
en by the Moderator, Rev. H. G.
Whitfield, in which he voiced the
sentiments of the entire session,
when he referred leo the loss sustain-
ed by his removal, and assured the
-eteran member, of the good, wishes,
incl, prayers that would follow ,him.'
Mr. W. Taylor, on behalf of .the ses-
ion, presented hini with a handsome
ane suitably engraved, as a very
.light token of appreciation for what
Newark, N. J., are going• to take up
farrning in this vicinity.
Mrs..Dr. Wilford is confined to her
home through illness.
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Thursday, 'March 7th,. 1929
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MOUNT FOREST, ONT.
,BELGRAVE
The annual, meeting of the Bel-
grave school fair district was held
last week. The meeting was in
charge of Percy McLean, vice-presi-
dent. ' Mr. Patterson, of :Clinton, was
present and addressed the meeting,
' giving several suggestions and plans
for the corning year. The election
j of officers resulted in the following
ibeing re-elected: President C. R.
Coultes; vice-president Percy Mc-:
Lean; Secretary -Treasurer, John
Wightman. The directors of each
:section were also appointed.
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E. D. Reich, Customs Officer at Sea-
forth, has received word from. Ottawa
that the local customs office will be
discontinued after March 1. Closing
the office will be a severe loss to tate
• town and Seaforth town council is
,Capt. W, J. Adams has 'purchased
from Mr. J. • Gibbons, the residence
ern Shiner Street, formerly occupied
petitioning the Department to have it
retained. Mr, Reid 'has been offered
a position in, the oilstones office in
by Rev: Father McHugh. Dunnville. a bushiest trip to Toronto,
SCHOOL REPORT
Wroxeter Senior Room, for January
and February.
Sr IV,—Vera Durst and Lily Wall-
er 88%, John'. McLeod and Robert
Paulin 80%, Stewart Higgins 76%,
Loran - Chamberlain 71%, Arthur
Gibson and Alfred Hooper 67%.
Jr. IV. -Doris Elliott 84%, Helen
Milligan 72%, 'Isabel (Milligan 71%,
Margaret Edgar 70%, Jack McLean'
66%, Harold Kaake 65%, Marjorie
Paulin 64%, Elgin Hoffman 57%, Vel-
ma Biggins 55%, Rae Louttit 53%.
Sr. III—SteWart Musgrove 86%,.
Margaret Gillies 72%, :ala Sliarpin
69%.
•Jr. III -Jessie Paulin and Mabel.
Patterson 61%, Everett Wright 60%,
Edythe Martin 54%, Vera Wright 53
%, Allister Green 49%.
Jean E. Earls, Teacher.
iMr. Robe McGee of Blyth and Mr.
Geo. M. Robertson, left` Monday for
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Colored shoes for Women will be
much worn this coming Spring and
Summer. Now is the time to 'buy
Blonde and; other' colored lines, left-
over -.lines from last season while not
exsactly up to the minute, are\certain'
1 r not out of date. We are now of -
feting these lines for the exceed ngly
low' price of $2,95 per pair and they
are being shown in °tie North Win-
dow, Willis Shoe Store, Phone 129,
Goderich Agricultural Society re-el-
ected James Connelly,
President
for
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192,9, and Chose, September 16, 17 and
13 for the Fan Fair,
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March - The Spring Cleaning
Month ...
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DURO PERCALES 33c
See this fine English fabric. No dressing, dain-
ty patterns, fast colors. Makes the finest house •
dresses and children's dresses.
HIGHLAND PRINTS
New patterns itt fast colors and'fine even tex-
tures make this a most desirable cloth, per yd. 23c.
, Anderson Ginghanis, New Chintzes, English
Comforter Sateens, Wool Batts, Pillow Cottons,
Linen Towelling -s, Oyster Bleach and Drawing.
Linens. , '
YOU'LL BUY . THESE GROCERIES
Whether your needs are few or many.
Every preparation to care for them should be made now.
DRAPERIES AND CHINTZES
Make new Curtains and Drapes now. Special
prices prevail on all materials now in stock.
MARCH SALE OF BEDDING AND LINENS
Wabasso and English Sheetings. Exceptional
values to replenish the many calls made in your
household supply.
BUY WOOL BLANKETS NOW
Very fine qualities and designs are here for
your choosing. Prices range from $6.85, $8.95 to
TABLE, LINENS AND TOWELS
You can't have too many towels, and a, good
supply of Table Linen is always desirable. Linen
Towels At 25c, 39c, 50c, 85c to $1.25,
BROWN'S SHAMROCK TABLE CLOTHS
$3.89, $6:00 to $15,00,
Bridge Sets, Tea, Sets, Breakfast Cloths $1;45,
$2.95, $4.00 to $6.50.
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Lamp. and L,antern Glasses , , . , .
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Handy Ammonia, 3 for , .. ...25c ■
Maple Leaf Matches, box . . '. , ......25c
Lux, 3k s. for ... ..:....28c ■
5 lb Pail Pure Clover Honey..... , - .59c r
4 pkgs. McLaren's Jelly Powcltrs........., ..23c I■ •
3 tins Heinz Tomato Soup ... , .......48c
Sliced Pineapple, 2 ;for , , . ,29c
Choice Dates, 2 lbs. for .. . , .21c ■
9 bars Castile Soap , , . . ,28c ■'
Brier Tobacco ■.
McDonald's,...�,. ,15c ■
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