The Wingham Advance-Times, 1936-12-10, Page 8ilkLUJU)
PACE EIGHT WINGHAM ADVANCE-TIMES
Show Starts at 8 p.m.
Concert on Friday, December 18, and
S. S. No. 14 are holding theirs on the
evening of Tuesday, December 22.
Report has it that Mr. Charles
Wightman has sold his general store
to Mr. McLean of Gownstown, who
will take
15th.
possession of it" December
V Thursday, Friday, Saturday, December 10, 11, 12th
| GENE RAYMOND — ANN SOTHERN
J HENRY STEPHENSON
BLUEVALE
Thursday, December 10,1936
1st, Mrs. J. Wickstead. After singing
"Take Time to be Holy’’ Mr. Robb
closed the meeting with prayer’.
Presbyterian W.M.S. Annual Meeting
The annual W- M. S. meeting of
Knox Presbyterian Church was held
in. the Sunday School room on Thurs
day afternoon. The President, Mrs.
J. R, Greig presided. The Christmas
story from the Gospel of St. Luke
was read by Miss Olive Scott and
prayer was offered by Mrs, Walter
Smillie. After a few items o'f busi
ness had been dealt with, reports
were heard from the secretary-treas
urer and the secretaries of the diff
erent branches of the work. Miss
Scott was elected to preside for the
nomination of officers for the ensuing
year, the elections resulting as fol
lows: Hon. Pres., Miss Barbara
Thymic; President, Mrs. Alex; Mow
bray; 1st Vice Pres., Mrs. J. R. Greig;
2nd Vice Pres., Mrs. P. S. MacEw-
an; Secretary, Mrs. Walter Smillie;
Treasurer, Mrs. R. F. Garniss; Or
ganists, Mrs. R. Elliott, Mrs. J. C.
Higgins; Supply Sec., Mrs. John
Mundell; Home Helpers’ Sec., Miss
M. Olive Scott; Literature and Lib
rary, Mrs. R. Elliott; Glad Tidings
Sec., Mrs. J. J, Elliott; Welcome and
Welfare, Mrs. P. S. McEwen; Press
Sec., Miss M. Olive Scott. Mrs. H. F,
McGee, of St, Andrew’s W, M. S„
Wingham, conducted the installation
of Officers in a very impressive man
ner. The newly elected president
conducted the closing exercises. At
the close of the meeting a social half
-hour was enjoyed over a cup "of tea.
Woman’s
The monthly meeting of.the Wo
man’s Association of the United
Church was held in the class room
on Thursday afternoon. The Presi
dent, Mrs. Nellie Scott was^in charge,
After a short b usiness session, pray-d
ers were offered by Mrs. Edward
[ Johnston and Mrs. Arthur Shaw. Rev.
A, V. Robb was elected to preside
over the election of officers. Presi
dent, Mrs. Robert McLgnnon; 1st
Vice Pres., Mrs. W. J. Johnston; Sec
retary, Mrs. Jim Johnston; Treasurer,
Mrs Joseph Curtis; Visiting Com
mittee, Mrs. Mary Robertson, Mrs. J.
W. Wettlaufer; Parsonage Commit
tee, Mrs. Nellie Scott, Mrs. A. Shaw,
Mrs. W. J. Johnston; Buying Com
mittee, Mrs. Roberston, Mrs. J. Cur
tis; Program Committee, Mrs. Ed.
Johnston, Mrs, John Sparks; Press
Reporter, Mrs. Mary Robertson; Or-
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ganist, Mrs. Johnston; Assist. Organ-
SCARFS
All Wool Tartans
Wool Scarfs........
Silk Scarfs...........
... 89c to $2.00
....... ....69c
$2.50 to $5.00
GLOVES
Lined! and unlined Gloves, Woollen
Gloves, Fur-backed Driving Gloves
and Mitts.
$1.25 to $3.50
SHIRTS
Arrow and Forsyth Shirts — latest
styles and patterns.
$2.00
Association Elect Officers
Sensible Gifts
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BOYS AND GIRLS
for Men and Boys.
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And FOX NEWS
NEXT WEEK — GEORGE O’BRIEN
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Thunder Mountain
WHITECHURCH
Mr, and Mrs. Charles Gillespie and
family moved last week from their
home in Dungannon to their home
here.
Mrs. Jas. Barbour is suffering from
a stroke, -which she took on Tuesday
last. Mrs. B. McClenaghan was call
ed to her at the home of Mr. Elwood
Barbour on Friday and spent the
week-end there.
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Davidson visit
ed on Sunday with Mr .and Mrs. Ed
gar Gaunt and family of Marnoch.
1 he regular monthly meeting of the
Women’s Institute will be held on
Friday in the Hall. The roll-call is
to be answered by gifts to the Child
rens Shelter in Walkerton.
The Sunday School of the United
Church are holding their annual
Christmas Concert in the church this
Friday evening. All are invited to at
tend.
Born—On Monday, November 30,
in Wingham General Hospital, to Mr.
and Mrs. George Garton, a son.
The Sunday School of the Presby
terian Church are holding their Xmas
Gifts For Men
BATHROBES
Best quality Flannel and Eiderdown
robes — heavy, warm, ’ attractive col
ours at •
$2.95 to $8.95
HANDKERCHIEFS
Pure linen initialled 39c, 3 for $1
Fine linen 25c, 50c, 75c
TIES
Wide range...........50c to $1.50
Tie and Handkerchief Set $1.00
KING’S
McKibbon’s Drug Store
PRIZE CONTEST FOR
16 Prizes Wortfy $100.00 Given Away Absolutely
‘ “Free”
Why not help some Kiddie to a happy Christmas ?
Shop at “McKibbon’s. JDrug Store” and vote for
your favorite youngster.
McKibbon’s are giving away 16 Beautiful Gifts -
8 for Boys and 8 for Girls.
McKibbon’s Drug Store carries a large and
well assorted stock of articles suitable for Christ
mas Gifts —- Fountain Pens 59c to $13.50, ‘Fancy
Boxed Stationery, Jasmine and Gardenia Toilet
Sets 67c to $15.00, Toilet Sets, Chromium Plate,
$4.50 to $13.50; Pipes, Candies, Etc,
You can find a Gift suitable for any age at
McKibbon’s Drug Store
TheRexall Store,
Let Gibson’s do Your
Xmas Baking
High quality Fruit Cake
40c pound. °
Scotch Shortbread,
Mine Pies,
Doughnuts.
Also our regular lines of
Pastry, Break and Cakes
Gibson’s Bakery
Phone J 45.
Christmas Just Two
Weeks From Friday |
and as always The Shoe Store takes First Plaice f)
when it comes to giving S
There are so many useful and reasonable artic- 'S
les of footwear, and at this Christmas season we are
showing a- number of additional kinds of Comfort ft
Footwear which are Made in Wingham at our place
place of business.
For instance — For the elderly gentleman or
lady there is no line of footwear quite so comfort
able as
Sheepskin Slippers, with the wool left on. These
are obtainable all the way from size 4 (for the
small child) to size 11 in Men’s sizes..
Snuggles Slippers (solid comfort) for al! sizes of
feet. These are made of blue felt with red top
trim and red felt with blue top trim, Lambs wool
soles which make them extremely comfortable.
These are made also from size 4 (child’s) to size
8 for women.
In addition to the above we make the following
Leggings
Sheep-wool lined Fillers, worn under rubber boots
and for elderly women or men for around, the
house in cold weather.
Heelers that arc worn with rubber boots.
Spats or Overgaiters for men, a better line than the
average (made in Wingham) at 98c in Fawn
or Grey.
An in addition to the above we have an excellent
assortment of Footwear of All Descriptions
Galloshes, Overshoes, Rubbers, Leather Slippers,
Romeos* Juliets, and many other articles that
are sold in the Shoe Store.
We invite you to visit our store as we have ready for your approv
al a very large choice of gifts for Men, Young Men and Boys.
United Church Young People’s
George Hetherington, one of the
Vice-Presidents, had charge of the Y.
P. S. of the. United Church on Fri
day evening, Miss Irene Taylor read
the Scripture lesson. Mrs. Alice Ait
ken gave a talk on the topic “The
Value of Drama in Religion”, speak
ing of drama in the Bible and in the
early Christian Church. The speaker
stressed the necessity of sincerity and
good and careful training-. Following
the address, Rev. A. V. Robb led a
discussion on the topic and also clos
ed the meeting with prayer.
Rev. D. K. Perrie Gave Address
The Y.P.S. of Knox Presbyterian
Church met in the Sunday school
room, on Friday evening with the
president, Donald Robertson, in
charge. The Scripture lesson was read
by Miss Vera McCracken, and Miss
Jean Robertson, led in prayer. Rev.
D. K. perrie, of Brussels ,who visited
te Peace River District nine years ago
was the guest speaker and brought an
interesting message of the growth in
population and church work since his
return. There is now four stationed
ministers the year round, one doctor,
one nurse and two deaconesses, The
young, peoples socities are especially
interested-in the work in the Peace
River. Rev. J. R. Greig (closed the
meeting with prayer.
FORSYTH SHIRTS i
Newest designs and patterns in ii
Forsyth Shirts with separate or at- 4
tached or Forfused Collars. Large 3
selection. I
$1.50 and up J
CURRIE’S BELTS AND
BRACES 1
See our new Currie’s Braces in
initialed and High School colors, wO
Plain style and action hack. Belts
make ideal gifts. Our stock in- .
clades fancies, plains and sport .H*
styles. Priced at
50c, 75c and $1.00
' PYJAMAS g
New overchecks, stripes,/ plains
and; shadow checks in Broadcloth,
Velvo and Silk. Plain and fancy
colors in flannelette. ,oc
$1.50, $1.75, $1.95 and up
j
ST. HELENS
Large Assortment
of Gowns
In Sheppard Checks, Tar
tans and Plains. An ex
cellent gift for Him.
$5.50 and up
Large Assortment of j
TIES 1
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Our stock of Christmas Ties is »
one of the largest you will see and a
includes all the latest patterns, col- ;
ors and designs. A gift that will □
please. J
50c, 75c, $1.00 and $1.50 I
HANDKERCHIEFS *
Include on your gift list Hand- f
kerchiefs from Hanna’s. Initialed, 3
linen, fancy boxed and colored, *
15c, 25c, 50c and up $
In our Boys’ Shop you will be sure to find a suitable gift
for your lad.
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Hanna & Go. Ltd.I
Outfitters for Men and Boys
Millai; deputy master, Lloyd Bell;/Roy Geddes; treasurer, Cecil Mullin;
Chaplain, B. S. Logan; recording sec., I marshal, Peter Carter; lecturers, Bert
C. E. McDonagh; financial secretary, I Irwin, Isaac Pjnnel.
About thirty ladies gathered
Thursday at the home of Mrs.
Weatherhead for the December meet
ing of the' Women’s Institute. Mrs.
Durnin Phillips, the president, presid
ed over the interesting meeting. The
roll call, My Childhood Memories of
Christmas, brought forth many inter
esting responses. Notes of apprecia
tion for fruit were received from Mrs.
Elwood Barbour, Mrs. G .McPherson
and Mrs. Wright. The subject “Christ
mas” was in charge of Mrs. Earl Dur
nin who read an interesting paper on
“The Origin of Christmas Celebra
tions.” '“The Star of the East” was
the title of an article read by Mrs.
John Cameron. Laurine Miller read a
Christmas poem and Mrs. W. A. Mill
er an article on “The First Gentle
man.” Mrs. Ewart McPherson, Mrs.
Ed. Thom, Mrs. F. G. Todd and Mrs.
Gordon McPherson were hostesses
for the delicious lunch served,
Mr. and Mrs. McKenzie Webb and
family motored Gtmlph last week 1
and spent a few days Jat the Winter
Fair.
Many friends will be
know that Rev. H. G.
former minister of St.
Whitechurch, who has
seven years been the pastor of the
Northville (Michigan) Presbyterian
Church, has accepted a call to the
Hibbing, Minnesota, Church, and will
move to his new charge shortly with
his wife and family.
The regular meeting of the Y.P.U.
was held on Sunday evening with the
president, Miss Isobel Miller in the
chair, Grace Weatherhead read the
Scripture lesson and Mrs, Jansen fav*
oredwith a solo. The topic was taken
by Dick Weatherhead, The young poo-
tu.’plc are busily preparing two short
(J plays to be presented in the near fut*
£ uro.
Willis Shoe Store i
The Leading Shoe Store of These Parts 85
PHONE 129 WINGHAM ffi
Chaplain, B. S. Logan; recording sec.,
Phone 161Prompt Delivery
SHOP AT
Smith’s Economy Food Store
IWe have a Complete Stock of Choice Quality Fruit, Absolutely
Fresh. Now is the time to get your Fruits for Xmas Baking.
NEW NAVEL ORANGES
Medium Size Large Size
29c Dozen 39c Dozen
SAXONIA GLACE
CHERRIES -........ 49c Lb.
BLEACHED SULTANA
RAISINS ...............21c Lb.
FRESH SHELLED
ALMONDS...........
FRESH BROKEN
WALNUTS....................39c Lb.
AUST. LEXIA RAISINS
With Seeds ...............2 Lbs. 25c
....53c Lb.
SEEDED LEXIA RAISINS
12 Oz. Pkg.................2 For 25c
AUNT DINAH
MOLASSES................11c Tin
FRESH LEMON And
ORANGE PEEL...... ............23c
DALTON’S VANILLA EX
TRACT 8 Oz. Bot......2 for 25c
Lemon, Orange and Citron
Cut Mixed PEEL......... .......27c
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interested to
Whitfield, a
Helens and
for the .past
West Bruce L. O. L. Elect
The annual meeting of West Bruce
County Loyal Orange Lodge was held
in the L. 0. D. Mall, Lucknow, with
County Master John Miller, of Luck
now, presiding. Officers elected for
the year are; County master, John
GRANULATED SUGAR......................10 Lbs. 50c
With $1.00 Grocery Order — Sugar Not Included.
COOKING
FIGS ...........
Choice Pitted
DATES....... .
3 Lbs. 25c
2 Lbs. 25c
CHOICE FRESH *
CURRANTS................14c Lb.
CWOTOV
CITRON PEEL 35c Lb.
Church Organizations and School Teachers, consult us for Prices
before purchasing Candies for yotir Entertainments.
Rose Brand BAKING
POWDER..............15c lb. Tin
DOMESTIC
SHORTENING 15c Lb.
CHOICE FRESH
MINCEMEAT.......2 Lbs. 23c
PURE CLOVER
HONEY ........ No. 5 Tin 45c
FRESH FRUITS AND VEGETABLES
FRESH ICEBURG HEAD
LETTUCE,.—............ 2 for 15c
No. 1 COOKING
ONIONS......10 Lbs. 16c
FRESH CRISP
CELERY HEARTS 10c Bimch
EATMORE
CRANBERRIES
TRY A POUND OF .
DALTON’S FRENCH DRIP COFFEE
Ground Fresh while you wait—Sold only in this store.
25c tt>.
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