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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1936-04-23, Page 8PAGE EIGHT WINQHAM ADVANCE-TIMES Thursday, April 23rd, 1936 Show Starts at 8 p.m KS Thursday, Friday, Saturday, April 23rd, 24th, 25th EDWARD EVERETT HORTON ——• And------ LOIS WILSON “Your Uncle Dudley” Something to make you laugh Also Two-Reel Comedy — Colored Cartoon and FOX NEWS NEXT WEEK “LADDIE” WHITECHURCH Mr. Russel Ross had Jhe misfortune to slip, when working around his ■wood-sawing outfit ,at Mr. Ben Mc- Clenaghan’s on Thursday last and his hand came in contact with the re­ volving saw, and severed the first finger from the left hand and mangled •the next one. He was rushed to Wing- 'Baam Hospital, where Dr. Connell ■dressed the hand. Mr. Jack Gillespie held a very suc­ cessful dance in the Hall last Tuesday * evening. STORE Rev. and Mrs. Graydon Cox and baby Donna ,of Englehart, and Miss Olive Terriff, who spent the past two months there .returned to the home of their parents, Mr .and Mrs. Mac Ross on Thursday last. Mrs. Cox is staying until her husband returns to the Conference meeting, but Mr. Cox returned to Englehart the next day. Mr. George Kennedy unloaded a car of fertilizei' and mixed it at the chopper last week, Mr. Miles Moir of Culross unloaded a car of Gunn fertilizer, and Mr. J. D. been •unloading a load fertilizer. Mr .and Mrs. J. A. Sarnia visited over the the home of Mr. and Grain. Mr. Clarence McClenaghan spent last week-end with friends in Clinton. Beecroft has of Scottish Kennedy of week-end at Mrs. Lance h YOUR FURS Now is the time to place your Fur Coats, etc., in storage, by so doing we will glaze your coat free; Coats repaired and re­ modelled at reasonable rates. We also specialize in high class garments made to order. Workmanship guaranteed — Best of References. V Phone 204, Wingham For Full Particulars. FAMOUS FUR Company Toronto, Ont. f W. M, S. Held Meeting A very iteresting W.M.S. meeting was held in the United Church here on Wednesday last, when the Easter Thank-offering meeting was held. The St. Helens ladies -were present and CURRIE’S TRANSPORT WINGHAM — To — TORONTO Phone 211 or 152. “We appreciate your business.” In Work Shoes For the Agriculturist — in fact, everyone who wears HEAVY WORK BOOTS We beg to announce a REAL AND BENE­ FICIAL IMPROVEMENT whereby, Instead of the usual rough and uncomfortable insoles (the part that comes next to the foot) we have placed in stock several lines with Absolutely Smooth Insoles AS SMOOTH IN FACT AS A GOODYEAR WELT SHOE but the prices are the same as the ordinary boot with the rough and uncomfortable .insole. We have these in four makes, starting at 1.98 and other prices being 2.35 2.69 2.95 3.65 Also a CUSHION SOLES WORK BOOT AT 2.69 per Pair All the above are a vast improvement, make work much more pleasant and easy, And don’t forget WE SEW ALL RIPS ON SHOES PURCHASED From Us ABSOULTELY FREE OF CHARGE. Willis Shoe Store i The Leading Shoe d^Tliese Parts PfamW - ■ Whigham I ...1 ~" rm-— - Mrs., Ramage was the guest speaker for the occasion, taking for her sub­ ject, “How did Jesus reveal God,” guest of her daughter, Mrs, Earl Gaunt and Mr, Gaunt. Mr. Helmuth Schlenker, of Bridge- The devotional part Of the meeting port, was the, week-end guest of Mr. was taken by the ladies of the Young ' - ■ ■ Womens’ Mission Circle. Misses Olive Farrier and Miss Agnes Gilles­ pie singing a duet ,and Mrs. Russel Gaunt acting as chairman, Mrs, W, Lott and Mrs, J. D.- Beecroft led in prayer and Misses Anna May and Susan ninety The meeting closed by prayer by the President, Mrs, Victor Emerson. All repaired to the basement where lunch was served and a social half- hour much enjoyed. The young people of St. Helens arc to be entertained in the United Church here this Fri­ day evening ,and the S. S. are having a social evening on Friday night next. Carrick sang, “There were and nine.” Mr. who his Miss Lettie Fox is visiting at Lucan with her sister ,Mrs .Roy Patten. The Culross young people are put­ ting on their play, “Listen to Leon” this Tuesday evening. Messrs Hector and Athol Purdon and Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Mackay and children of Wingham, spent Sunday at the home of Mr. ad Mrs. Dan Mac­ kay of Guelph. Mrs. Leonard Knight of Lobo spent the week-end wiht her father, Wm. Fisher. Mr. and Mrs. Russel Reid, spent the holiday here with mother, Mrs. A. Reid, returned to Brantford on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Henderson and children of Paramount spent Sunday with her mother, Mrs. J. MacGregor and other relatives in this community, Mr. Chas. Wightman and Miss May spent Sunday with Mrs. Brigham and her sons, of Blyth. Mr. Thos. Henderson and Andrew spent last week at the home of his son, Mr. Robert ^Henderson of Dun­ gannon. Miss Winnifred Farrier returned to her school in Toronto last Saturday, and Miss Olive and Mr. Carman re­ turned to their schools on Sunday. Mr. Kenneth Weaver, who spent the winter in the lumber woods at Elk Lake, purchased a car and motor­ ed home last Thursday. and Mrs. Robinson- Woods. Mr. and Mrs, Harry Durnin of Sea­ forth were recent visitors with Mr, John Durhin. Born—In West Wawanosh, on Fri­ day, April 17th, to Mr« and Mrs, Wil­ fred McQuillin, a daguhter. - Rev. T, C, Wilkinson and Murray, of Fingal, were callers in the village last week, Rev. H, M, Wright, Muriel, Gladys, Jean and Billy were visitors last week with Mr. and Mrs. Wright’s- mother, at Chatham, and with friends at Leamington, „ Mr. Wilson Woods was home from Guelph for the week-end. The last “At Home” of the season under the auspices, of hte Women’s Institute was held in the Community Hall on Friday evening with a large attendance. The program consisted of a short play- “Mrs, Jones Entertains the Women’s Institute.” The part of Mrs. Jones, the president, was well taken by Mrs. Durnin Phillips. Oth­ ers takin gpart were Mesdames Ewart and Gordon McPherson, Tom Todd, Fred McQuillin, E. W. Rice, McKen­ zie Webb, Lorne Woods, Chester Taylor, Wm. Jansen, Wallace Miller, Misses Mildred McQuillin ’ Annie Watson, Josephine Gaunt and Vera Taylor. The. program for this meet­ ing consisted of two choruses by the group, a solo by Mrs. Jansen, a read­ ing on “The Institute Ode” by Mrs. McK. Webb, a violin selection by Miss Vera Taylor, a poem “A Retro­ spect” giving a review of the St. Hel- en’s Women’s Institute recited, by lit­ tle Miss Helen McDonald dressed as an old lady, and a dance by Dorothy Webb. At the meeting of the Y.P.U, held on Sunday evening the Scripture les­ son was read by Miss Irene Woods. The Bible character on “Ruth” was given by Earl Durnin. The topic “Study of a Good Picture” was taken by Mr. Lorne Woods. The young people have accepted an invitation from the Whitechurch Society for next Friday evening, KING'S April Selling of Spring Coats and Suits! Big Savings on these Sale Numbers Samples — Odd Sizes — Single Garments Fine Tweeds — Tweedy Effects and Imported Twill,s. Womens, Misses’ and Children’s Sizes in this Big Stock Clearance from Thursday to Saturday. VALUES PHONE 76 SUGAR 10 Lbs. for................49c With a $1.00 Order DIED FRALICK—In St. Catherines, Tues­ day, April. 21st, 1936, Mary Taylor, widow of the late Allan Fralick, in her 78th year. The funeral service will be held in St. Paul’s Anglican Church, Wingham, at 2.30 p.m. on Thursday, April 23rd. Rev. E. L. Roberts, R.D., the Rector, will con­ duct the service, assisted by Rev, Dr. Morley of St. Catherines, In­ terment will take place in Wingham Cemetery. 14 Coats In This Group $11.95 Singularly smart and so serviceable are the mater­ ials from which they are made. Good Tweeds and Tweedy Effects in Brown, Sand, Grey and Blue shades. Sizes 15 to 38 are in the lot. Thursday to Saturday Sale $11.95. In fine twills —. these quarter length Coats with fine Silk linings. Sizes 18 to 40* in the group, with regular values to $20.00. Thursday to Saturday Sale $8.95. BORN GARLICK — In Wingham General Hospital on Thursday, April 16th, 1936, to Mr. and Mrs. H. Garlick, a son. ELLIOTT—On Monday, April 20th, 1936, liott, to Mr. and Mrs. Gordon El- of Whitechurch, a daughter. BELGRAVE Colina Clark, who spent theMiss Easter vacation with her sister, Mrs, M. McDowell in Wawanosh, return­ ed to Port Dalhousie on Saturday. Mrs. Louis Hayes, Jean and Tom, of Ellyria, Ohio, are visiting with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Brydges. Rev. Elmer and Mrs. Taylor and family, of Wheatley, were visitors at the home of Melvin Taylor. Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Wightman and, children, of Listowel, spent Sunday with relatives here. SALEM BLUEVALE lesson. The topic “Mission Africa” was taken' by Miss Aitken and dealt with sup­ stressing the superstitious Missionary Topic at United Y.P.S. The- regular meeting of the Y.P.S. of the United Church was held on Friday evening with Carl Johnston in charge. Miss Ethel Johnston read the scripture Work’ in Dorothy erstition, beliefs of native races. It was based on the Scripture text from Acts “Ye men of Athens, I perceive that ye are too superstitious.” Different be­ liefs and doctrines held by the Afri­ can race and the difficult task of the missionary in overcoming these sup­ erstitions were told by the speaker. Miss Alice Thornton sang a solo. Hear Presbyterianism Explained The. Y.P.S. of Knox Presbyterian Church held a special meeting .on Thursday evening with the Turnberry group in charge. The President,. Don­ ald Robertson, presided. The Scrip­ ture passage was read by Miss Flor­ ence Fowler and Mrs. J. R. Greig of­ fered prayer. The topic “The Char­ acteristics. of Presbyterianism” was taken by Mrs. E. Nichol, first the government, showing the laity on an equality to the clergy in all church courts, all clergy are of equal rank. In doctrine the two specially men­ tioned were the sovereignty of God and predestination. At the close of the meeting the members enjoyed ai> informal discussion on the chapter. A reading entitled “Little Pitchers” was given by Mrs. R. Elliott and Rev. J. R. Greig rendered a solo. Mrs. Greig closed the meeting with prayer. Visitors: Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Field, Wing­ ham, spent Sunday with Miss Duff and Mrs. Aitken. Mrs. Susan Morrison is with her daughter, Mrs. Thomas Taylor, in Wawanosh. Lloyd Wettlatifer of Blyth spent the week-end with his parents, and Mrs. J. W. Wettlaufer. Miss Ruth Patton, of Toronto, a recent visitor at the home of Uncle, David and Mrs, Patton. Miss Fanny Hogg of Brussels spent the jpast week with her friend, Mrs. James Kerney. Garfield Colleton received word on Sunday morning of the death of his father, at Mildmay. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Anger and fam­ ily of Listowel, spent Sunday with Mrs. Alex. McGee and Everett . Mr. was her ST. HELENS Mrs. Joe McIntosh of VinelandMrs. JOO McliitoSh of Vineland is Spending the week with her parents, Mr. arid Mrs. D. Todd. Mr, George McQuilliti is home from the O.A.C. ,Guelph, for a few weeks before going to Kapuskasing for the summer months. Mrs. Lyons, of Londesboro, Is the TOMATOES .... CORN .............. PI4JMS............ PEAS................ BUTTER BEANS 3 For..........................25c STRAWBERRY JAM...... RASPBERRY JAM ........... PLUM JAM ........................ PEACH JAM ..............,1..... ORANGE MARMALADE 28c 28c 23c 26c 24c Choice Dutch Sets 5c..........a lb.................5c SODAS ............ OATMEAL ..... RICE, FANCY POT BARLEY ICING SUGAR ....... 2 DATES .................... 2 Prunes( Large) ....... 2 SOAP FLAKES ..... 3 RAISINS .................. 2 lbs. BAKING SODA ......... 1 lb. 5c PEANUT BUTTER 2 lbs. 25c 1 lb. pkg. 14c ...... 6 lbs. 25c .... 3 lbs. 25c 1 lb. 5c lbs. lbs. lbs. lbs. 15c 15 c 25c 25c 25c LARD Special. 2 Lbs...........27c Mr. Elmer Gallaher, who lias been working up north for some time, is at present visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Gallaher. Mr. Wm. Weir who has been spending the winter with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. D. L. Weir, returned to Kirkland Lake where he formerly worked in the mines. His brother, Mr. Wilfred Weir accompanied him. We wish them a safe trip. Mrs. Ervie Thomas was taken to the Listowel Hospital on Tuesday of last week and operated on for some inward trouble, and is doing as well as could be expected. We wish her a speedy recovery. Mr, A. E. Gallaher and Mr. Elmer Gallaher motored to London last Sunday. Mr. Norman Hamilton of Galt will deliver a temperance sermon here next Sunday. Dr. and Mrs. Wilfred Weir and son, Malcolm, of Toronto, called on the former’s mother, Mrs. Wm. Weir and other friends, one day last week. The S. S. has been reorganized for the coming summer with Mr. D. L. Weir as Superintendent. 15c 24c PEANUT BUTTER 12 oz. . PEANUT BUTTER 24 oz. PUMPKIN Choice, 2'/2, .............................-... 2 for CORN FLAKES SPAGHETTI .. . PORK-BEANS( Large) ................................. 2 for 19c SCHOOL REPORT 23c 2 for 15c 2 for 19c NEW CABBAGE 5c......... a lb.............5c CELERY HEARTS...........15c HEAD LETTUCE...2 for 19c CARROTS ................2 for 15c TOMATOES.......1 lb. for 18c APPLES --*----:......1 lb. for 5c FRESH PINEAPPLES Each ..........................25c BRAN ............. 40 oz. Bag 15c WHEATLETS...5 lb. Bag 25c CRACKED WHEAT ..........................5 lb. Bag 25c SALT...............2 pkgs, for 15c SALT................Bags, Each 5c TOMATO JUICE ~ _ (Large 2</2) 2 For..................... 19c ORANGES..................Doz. 23c ORANGES .......... Doz. 32c CHOICE ORANGES Doz. 42c FANCY ORANGES ... Doz. 49c BANANAS..................2 lbs. 25c GRAPEFRUIT 5c «..,., 5c BIGGS Ph. 76 QUICK DELIVERY 15 Silk Dresses at $1.98 and $2.98 Styles for the average figure in real silk flat Crepe - Satins - and Printed effects. If your size is here you’ll find it an extra bargain. Thursday to Saturday, Each $2.98 and $1.98. 4 Only Junior Misses’ Coats Sizes 15 - 17 - 19 $8.89 NEW HATS 100 from which to choose. g New Braids - New Straws - Smart Felts and Combinations. Come see the new styles. Selling Children’s Coats — $3.49 12 Only. You’ll find plenty of service in these sturdy garments in sizes 4 to 14 years. Navy and lighter Blue, as well as Green and Sand shades. Thursday to Saturday Sale $3.49. 4 Only Navy Serge Reefers $2.98 . Coats for Short Women — $5.00 Excellent garments for the woman below average height. Soft Greys, Browns and Blue shades in excetpionally good materials. Clearing at half reg­ ular price. Thursday to Satur­ day $5.00. YOU’LL NEED ACCESSORIES — and those we show are oustanding in Style and Value. Orient Crepe Hose at.....$1.00 45 Gauge Service Silks ..... 75c Gossard Foundations $1.00, $1.49, $1.95 to $8.50 Protect Your Furs Now is the time to store them agairiSt Moth — Ask for free in­ formation. Sunshine Crepe Hose ....... 59c Kayser Gloves 79c, $1.00, $1.95 Collar and Cuff Sets Flowers — New Hankies KING BROS. Phone 71.New Butterick Patterns EBKB S. S. No. 13, East Wawanosh January 6th — April 9th. Pupils were tested in ail subjects. Number is per cent, of,total. V—Feme McDowell 77, Ruth Ne- thery 77. Sr. IV—Gordon Bosman 62. Jr. IV—Bill Henry 74, Lloyd Tay­ lor 71, Norma Taylor 63, Mabie Cook 62. Sr. Ill—Ruth Bradburn 78, Eleanor Taylor 73. Jr. Ill—Harold Bosman 69, Russel Cook 57. II—Audrey Bradburn 77, Eddie Taylor 75, Murray McDowell 74, Keith Dunbar. 71. Primer—(Alphabetically arranged) Edith Cook, Jack Cook, Lorna Dun­ bar, Joyce Rath. Highest spelling score, Lorna Diln- b&r ■— 1 mistake. M. F» Inglis, Teacher. vina McBurney read the Devotional Leaflet and Mrs. Stewart McBurney gave a very interesting paper on the fifth chapter of the study book. Mrs. Snell read the Scripture reading. Mrs. Wightman gave a short talk on some of the facts in the Missionary Month­ ly. Mrs. Frank Thompson and .Mrs. McBurney were appointed delegates to the Presbyterial to be held in Cliil- ton on April 28th. It was decided 'that the next meeting\vould be at the home of Mrs. Townend /Belgrave, on May 28th, and there v^as to be a ten cent tea at this meeting. It, was brought to a close by prayer by the President, Mrs. Shiells. Mr. J. Elgin Currie, M.A., of Is­ lington, Ont., Mrs. Currie and son, John, spent the Easter holidays in Detroit with Mrs. Currie’s two sisters. Mrs. Bibb of Harper rie is also Mr. and son, of Brussels, spent Sunday at the home of <Mrs. Wm. Anderson. Mr. John Taylor and Miss Sara Taylor visited at the home of the lat­ ter’s brother, Mr, John Taylor, Han­ over. Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Elliott spent the week-end at the home of Mrs. J. Elliott. • » We are glad to know that Mrs. T. Talyor is progressing as well as can be expected. S.S. No. 9 held their Sunday School meeting on Monday. Mr. Wm. Well­ ings, Supt.; Mr. John Taylor, Sec’y- Treas.; and the Teachers are as fol­ lows: Mr. W. J. Currie, Bible Class; Mrs. W. J. Currie, Young Men’s Class; Mrs. Wellings, Junior Class; Mrs. Carter, Y.oung Ladies’ Class; Miss Rachel Currie, Primer Class; Pianist, Mrs. Wm. Wellings and Miss Rachel Currie; Mr. Wm. Elliott and Mr. Lorne Scott, Auditors. Sunday School- to start on hte 10th of May. Miss Nellie McGee is at the home of Mrs. Taylor. Miss Louise Ireland of Teeswater, at the home of her brother, Elmer. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Currie and Bob­ bie, at the home of Mrs. John T. Currie. EAST WAWANOSH Born—In East Wawanosh, on Sat­ urday ,April 18th, to Mr. and Mrs. Bert Currie, a daughter. Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Wightman and Eleanor also Mr. Wm. Wightman Spent Saturday with Donegal friends. Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred Reid find family spent Friday in Stratford. Mrs. Humphrey, St Helens, is vis­ iting with her daughter, Mrs. George Walker, Mr, Melville Beaeroft returned to Colbbtne after spending,. the holida^ and Adam McBurney returned id' '/Kingston. Brick W.M.S. held their meeting at the home of Miss Beatrice Bea­ eroft oft Thursday, April 16. Miss t»a- and Mrs. Galbraith, R.N., Hospital. Miss Mina. Cur- visiting in Detroit. Mrs. Wesley German and I TRUCKING To and from TORONTO Live Stock a specialty. Frank Vanner Phone 367 Wingham SMOKERS SUNDRIES Complete line of Lighters, Pipes, Pouches, Cigarette Tubes, Billfolds and Key Cases. Omar Hasdgrove’s Smoke Shoppe Have them thoroughly examined, and know their truel con- dition — andl if glasses are necessary, they may; be procured at most reasonable prices. You are SURE of comfort, style and satisfaction here at all times. “SEE REID SAVE YOUR EYES NOW! R. A. Reid Stratford's Leading Eyesight Specialist for 18 years* < 21 Downie St* Stratford AND SEE RIGHT” NOTE Mr, Reid conies to his Wingham office, in G, Williams Jewelry Store, every Wednesday morn­ ing' from 9 to 12 noon, and to his Brussels office each Wed­ nesday afternoon from 2 to 5 in Miss Jacklin’s Store.