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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1937-12-02, Page 7HOWICK COUNCIL / Isaac Gamble, Clerk. GORRIE was then conducted by the President, Mrs. Holmes, after which a bounti ful lunch was served by the hostess while a social half-hour was enjoyed. at on Thursday, December 2, 1937 Fordwich, Nov, 24th, 1937 Council met in the United Church Hall, according to adjournment, mem bers were all present, the Reeve, J, -A. Bryans in the chair, Minutes of last regular meeting were read and on motion of Toner and Baker were adopted. Moved by Toner and Baker that the School Attendance Officer’s Re- .port as read, be adopted. Carried. Moved by Lovell and Baker that this Council join the Ontario Assoc iation of Rural Municipalities, Car ried. iMoved by Weir and Baker that the Committee be authorized to purchase the building in question and have same placed in position according to .agreement. Carried. Moved by Weir and Lovell that a .grant of $8.00 be given thevVeterans Association. Carried. Moved by Toner and Lovell that the following bills be paid. Carried. Edgar Byrd, sheep killed or injur ed by dogs $10.00; Garnard King, po tatoes for relief car $4.00; Marjorie Weiler, attendance on Mrs. R. Hobbs for one month in full $10.00; United Church, Fordwich, rent of Hall for two meetings, $3.00; County Treas., Hospital expenses for S. Creke, Wil ma Ridley, Gordon Doig, Jennie Weiler and Lome Kaake, $39.30; I. Gamble, Pt. salary as Clerk $35.00; J. H. Rogers, Repairing lamp in public shed, Fordwich .75; W. R. Fraser, M. D., balance of bill due on trip to Lon don $7.50; Isaac Gamble, Registration of Relief recipients $3.00; W. R. Fra ser, M.D., services to S. Creke and taking Vera Porterfield to London, i$20.00; T. A. Roberts, extra work on tax bills $4,00; Ont. Assoc, of Rural Municipalities, membership fee $5.00; James Douglas, repairs to Clerk’s Of fice 8.75; County Treas., Hospital ex penses for Steve King $15.75; Veter ans’ Association, Grant $8.00; Relief, for month of October $76.61. Road Expenditures Wm. Elliott, drain tile $4.60; Bel- four Brears, weeds and gravelling $3.70; Ernest Harris, weeds .80; Clare Harris, weeds .80; L. Knight, weeds, .80; C. Topham, weeds $1.80; Wm. Fleuckroth, weeds and ditching $8.80; Stanley Bride, weeds ,80; Harry Gow- <iy, culvert and tree $3.50; Arnold Halliday, culvert $2.50; Russel Harris, ■culvert $2.50; Harold Focrter,. weeds $l,0Q; Norman Reis, weeds $4.00; F. Locking, weeds $2.00; Twp, of Minto, guard rail $14.36; W. E. Patterson, gasoline, $33.60; Edgar Pike, weeds, $1.00; A. Chapman, weeds, .40; O. B. Shoemaker, weeds $5.75; Stanley For ster, Gravelling $3.60; C. Bride, grav el .75; J, Topham, weeds 5.00; Ewart McKercher, wire fence $16.00; Jacob Weitz, wire fence $4.60; Herman Graef, gravel $3.15; John Finlay, cul vert and snow fence $2,20; S. Finlay, culvert and snow fence $1.40; John Robinson, weeds $2.00; Walter King, underbrushing $28.50; Manfred Irwin, fill and guard rail, $54.50; Archie Ir win, guard rail $1.00; Oliver Stewart, guard rail $1,00; George Griffith, weeds $1.50; John Montgomery, op erating power grader $46.70; R. F. Edgar, Supt. salary $41,00; J. H. Neill, Repair to grader $2.50; John Bradwell, weeds $2.40; Clarence Mc Callum, gravel $80,70.; Roy Vogan, crushing and trucking gravel $1357.- 90; M. Franklin, underbrushing $8.00; Village of Clifford, weeds $4.95/Wes ley Underwood, ditching $2.40; Ar chie SteurnqJ, ditching $1.00; John Hyndman, culvert tile $7.10; Brown, ditching $2.50; H. rows, rep, for grader .50; Nagel, underbrushing $4.00; Patterson, gasoline $36.90. ■Moved by Lovell and Weir that Council do now adjourn to meet in the Township Flail, Gorrie,on the 15th day of December, according to statute, or at the call of the Reeve. Carried. HITLER AIDE IN U. S William E. Bur- Wilford W. E. i Mr, and Mrs. Clqyne Michel spent Sunday with relatives in Milverton. Mesdames C. Black, V. Shera, E. Whitfield and W. King spent Friday afternoon last with Mrs, Roy Gedcke in Fordwich. Mr. and Mrs, Kenneth Hastie and children spent a couule of days last week with friends near Molesworth and Bobbie is spending a week with his aunt, Mrs. Tom MacDonald there. Mr. George King spent a few days during the past week with his broth er in Toronto. Mr. and Mrs, Alex. Marshall spent the week-end with friends at Bel more. Mr. Livingstone, of Toronto, spent the week-end at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Short. Mrs. Agnes Earls and son, Mr. Frank, of near Wroxeter, spent Thursday last at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wilf. King, Attended A.Y.P.A. Conference Those attending the Anglican Young People’s Association Confer ence in St, Catharines on Thursday, Friday and Saturday of last week were Miss Lily Waller, of Wroxeter, Miss Elva Foster, of Fordwich, and Miss Nellie Dinsmore, Mr. .Harry King and Mr. Harold King from here. aj|Dr. ■r- • -W 1. ?.< r y<‘ Howe, on Monday, Miss Kathleen Durst is at present recovering from injuries received m a motor accident, Mr, and Mrs, L Durst visited on Sunday with the latter’s mother, in Listowel. Young People’s Union Miss Doris Musgrove presided the weekly meeting of the.Y.P.U. Monday night and opened with the hymn “Land of our birth” followed by prayer and the Lord’s Prayer in unison. Miss Mina Dodds read the Scripture lesson and the topic, “In temperance, Is It Worthwhile?” was taken by Muir McLaughlin. A hymn “Judge Eternal throned in splendour" and the Benediction brought the meeting to a close. Young People’s Service On Sunday evening next in United Church at 7.30 the members of the Young People’s Union will take charge of the service. Special music will be given by the Junoir Choir and the guest speaker will be Rev. Alex. Sanderson, of Mount Forest, form- ;erly of Wroxeter. On Monday even ing Mr, Sanderson will be present at the weekly meeting of the Y.P.U. and present a set of slides which he took while on a trip to Bermuda recently. A cordial invitation is extended to all to attend both services. Woman’s Association Held Meeting The November' meeting of the Wo man’s Association of Gorrie United Church was held at the home- of Mrs. Maguire, and was conducted by the president, Mrs. Kaine. The meeting opened with hymn “What a friend we have in Jesus’’ followed with pray er by Mrs. Kaine. The Scripture les-, son was read by Mrs. A. Toner. A reading was then given by Mrs. H. Sparling “The Gate of Heaven.” The minutes were given by Mrs. W. Gregg. A report from the treasurer, also a report from the flower com mittee were given. When business was transacted, the roll call was an swered by 15 members and 4 visitors. During the afternoon the ladies quilt ed a quilt. Mrs. W. G. Strong read an interesting letter from a very grateful Western lady for contribu tions sent from these parts. The meeting closed with a hymn and all repeating the Lord’s Prayer.and Miz pah Benediction. A very dainty lunch was served by Mrs. H. Ashton, Mrs. F. Hynman and the hostess. Next meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. Kaine. Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Bolton and fam ily spent Sunday with relatives near Fordwich. Congratulations are extended to Rev. A. H. O’Neil who was appointed Provincial Chaplain of the A.Y.P.A. at the Conference in St. Catharines last week. Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Bradnock vis ited friends in Stratford and Wood- stock last week. Mrs. Fydell is visiting relatives in Brampton, Streetsville, and Weston for a couple of weeks. , Mr. and Mrs., Robert Cathers spent Wednesday with Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Jardine at Brussels. Mr. Elmer Butt of London spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. T. Bradnock. Mr. William Townsend of Talbot- ville, spent the week-end at his home on the 4th con. Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Earl and Laura, of Ethel, spent Thursday with Mr.. R. S. Clegg. Mr. Walter Johnston is in Wing ham .General Hospital where he is re- ceFving treatment. His many friends will trust .they will be of benefit to him. Captain Fritz Wiedemann, one of Chancellor Hitler’s three personal ad jutants, says he is in the United States “merely for a vacation.” The kindly consented to make the draws, the first lucky ticket being No. 2164, belonging to Mrs, Fred Hyndman, and the smaller one going to Joyce Jardine, of Brussels, whose ticket number was 2219. The meeting then closed by singing “God Save The King.” DR. CAMPBELL SPOKE TO INSTITUTE TALK WAS GIVEN ON DIVORCE LAWS Dr. L. N. and Mrs. Whitley spent last week in Toronto, the latter un dergoing an operation for goitre. We trust Mrs. Whitley will soon be well enough to return to her home here. The Dr. returned home on Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. H. V. Holmes spent a few days last week with friends in Toronto. captain, who was Hitler’s command er during the war, evaded 100 anti Nazi pickets who were waiting on the pier. With him is Princess Chlod- wig Hohenlohe-Schillingsfuerst. WROXETER McMichael, who visited here the week-end. Fred Kitchen is seriously ill home here. Mr. and Mrs. YOUR EYES NEED ATTENTION Our 25 Point Scientific Examin, ation enables us to give you Clear, Comfortable Vision F. F. HOMUTH Optometrist Phone 118. Harriston the National Anthem. Sandwiches, cake and coffee were then served by the committee in charge and. the re mainder of the evening dancing was enjoyed. Splendid music was supplied, by Messrs. Graham Wray, Erie El liott, Stanley Mustard and Miss Cora Phair. Lucknow Post Office Site Purchase Completed- Purchase of the Cain House prop erty, upon which site the Federal Government will build a post office in Lucknow, has been made. Reeve W. B, Anderson, while in Toronto, was a'dvised by W. R. Tomlinson, M. P., for Bruce, that the deal had been completed and the deed signed. — Lucknow Sentinel. MONUMENTS at first cost Having our factory equipped with the most modern machinery for trie exe cution of high-class work, we ask you > to see the largest display of monu- a^ments of.any. retail factory in Ontario finished by sand blast machines ’/IVe import all our granites from the Old Country quarries direct, in the rough. You can save all local deal- ■ers’, agents’ and middleman profits b> seeing us. E. J. Skelton & Son •t West End Bridge—WALKERTON Bale Sent to the West The Women’s Auxiliary of St. Stephen’s Church held their regular meeting at the home of Mrs, Law rence when the second quilt was quilted (one being quilted at the same home the previous afternoon), for the Western Relief bale, which was also packed during the same af ternoon. The bale consisted of many first class articles of winter apparel and other useful things. The meeting R.S.Hetherington, of Wingham, Gave Address i*... FARMERS ATTENTION WE REMOVE DEAD HORSES AND CATTLE ----- CALL US FOR PROMPTNESS ----- Our Men Will Shoot Old and Disabled Horses. Telephone Your Nearest Station Collect. ONTARIO TALLOW CO. SEAFORTH 15 EXETER Maitland Creamery Buyers Of iftHE UNITED FARMERS’ CO-OPERATIVE COMPANY, LIMITED. WlnghMO, * - Ontario. Phone 271 On Tuesday evening of last week the Gorrie Women’s Institute were pleased to welcome Mr. R. S. Heth erington, of Wingham, in the Orange Hall here, where he gave a very in teresting and educative address on the Divorce Laws in Canada and oth er laws pertaining t to women and children. This being an open meeting to all who cared to attend, there was a good number present, the President, Mrs. V. Shera, acted as chairwoman and opened with the Institute Ode and Lord’s Prayer in unison, followed by a musical number by Mr. Ed. Bolton and Mr. Gerald Galbraith, after which she welcomed those present, includ ing Mr. Hetherington, whom she in troduced, after which she explained the nature of the meeting, as it in volved a resolution, dealing with di vorce which was compiled by their ’sister Institute at Fordwich, to be 1 sent in to the Government, and which resolution was then read by the Sec retary, Mrs. E. Sparling. Mr. Heth* ering then very capably spoke on these laws, explaining how Unsatis factory they were at the present time. He also explained many other laws j which pertained to women and child ren and were of much interest.' Mr, Nofman Wade was then asked to say a few words, which he did, speaking very favorably of what the Institute had accomplished and were ' accomplishing. Mr, Carroll Gregg 'was also Called upon, and gave a very i fine account of his trip to Kirkland ' Lake, Messrs. E. Bolton and G. Gal* braith then favored with another j musical selection. The President then thanked those who had so kindly helped in making I the Christmas Cake litcky draw the | success it was, and asked someone ' to nominate one to draw the lucky tickets for the Christmas Cakes that were on display, Mr. Hetherington J. Injured in Auto Accident On Saturday evening last as Mr. H. King and family,. of Toronto, were motoring to Gorrie an accident occurred which might have resulted more seriously. Another car driven by Mr. H. Dewhurst, of Georgetown, plowed into-, the side of Mr. King’s car and badly injured Mrs. King who, on X-ray examination was found to have suffered three broken ribs, a broken wrist and also was badly sha ken up. The other occupants of the car escaped with a bad shaking up. Institute Will Meet Next Week The regular monthly meeting of the Gorrie Women’s- Institute will be held at the home of Mrs. William Earn- gey on Tuesday, Dec. 7th, at 3 p.m. Sharp. As this is the Christmas meet ing, the usual fish pond will form part of the program, gifts for same must not exceed 15c. Roll Call—A Xmas recitation. Further information re garding the classes in Buymanship will be given by the local leaflets, when they will deal with linen, silk and cotton. Visitors are welcome. Messrs. Harold Watson and Jim Watson and family, of Fergus, spent Sunday with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Milton Watson. Mr. and Mrs. John Hyndman visit ed with friends in Kitchener last week. The sympathy of the community is extended to Dr. James Armstrong in the^ death of his sister,‘‘Mrs. William Pollock of Bayfield,, who passed away Very suddenly at .her home there Oft Wednesday last week. Dr. and Mrs. Armtsfdrtg attended the funeral which was held on Friday from the Bayfield Presbyterian Church. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Woods, of Belmore, were Tuesday guests of Mr. and Mrs, j. T. Shera. Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Shera and dau ghter, Shirley, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Webster Willitts near Bel more. Mr. Harry Dane was a Toronto visitor last week. Mr. and Mrs. Robt. McMichael re turned home on Saturday after spend ing a few days in Toronto. They were accompanied by their son, Mr. Lloyd during Mr. at his Tracy Pardon and sons, Royal Oak, Mich., and Mrs. R. G. Berkinshaw, of Toronto, are with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Kitchen. Mr. M. Sellers spent a few clays recently with Toronto friends. Mr. and Mrs. Percy Rogers, of De troit, spent the week-end here, and Mrs. Rogers remained to visit for a few days with her mother, Mrs. Geo. Paulin. Mrs. Geo. Paulin who has spent the past few weeks in Detroit, returned home on Friday of last week. The Ladies’,, Guild of the Anglican Church are holding a Bazaar on Sat urday of this week in the schoolroom of the church. Besides the sale of work, they will have a sale of home made baking. A hot supper will also be served. Mrs. E. G. Williams and Mrs. Har ry West, Fordwich, were guests of Miss Goodfellow on Thursday of last week. Mr. and Mrs. Blake Young and daughter, Ila, also Mr. Albert Young all of Pleasantdale, Sask., were guests of Mr. and Mrs. N. T. McLaughlin part of last week. Mr. Sandy Fraser, his son, Douglas Fraser, Mrs. Erie Desmond, all of Ridgetown,( were visitors at the home Of. Mr. and Mrs. J. Lovell early last week. Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Wightman, Bel grave, were Sunday guests of the lat ter’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. D. W. Rae. iMr. and Mrs. Wm. Wright, Gor rie, spent the week-end at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Alex. Wright. Mrs. Wm. G. Gibson spent a few days with Blyth friends last week. The Fourth Line Dramatic Club will present their play “The Red Headed Stop Child” in Wingham on Thursday evening of this week un der the auspices of the Ladies’ Aid of the Presbyterian Church. Miss Lily Waller spent part of last week in St. Catharines as a delegate to the Provincial A.Y.P.A. Conven tion. Miss Rona VafiVelsor, of Weston, spent the week-end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. E. VanVelsor. * Mrs. D. Campbell of Harristou is visiting with Mr, and Mrs. Philip Durst. Mrs. H. Pettit, of Brantford, called at the home of his eousitt, Miss M. Miss K. Goodfellow opened her home for the November meeting of the Wroxeter Women’s Institute with a good attendance of members and visitors. Mrs. N. T. McLaughlin presided and opened with the Institute Ode, followed by the Lord’s Prayer in uni son. The Roll Call, A Canadian Book I Have Read, brought a fine response the most popular authors being Nellie McClung and the latfe Ralph Connor. Miss Mae Davidson, whose topic was “The Life of Kathleen Strange,” read a personal letter she had receiv ed from the author, in which she des cribed how she came to write her $10X)0 prize book “With the West In Her Eyes” and also gave an interest ing story of her own life. Dr. Camp bell was guest speaker, and gave an excellent address, choosing for his subject “Anatomy.” Plans were made to have Mrs. MacDonald and Miss Waller present their report on Buymanship project at the December meeting. During the business period the members voted $5.00 to the Fund for Crippled Child ren. At the close, the hostess, assisted by Mrs . Adams and Mrs. Waller, served delicious refreshments and a social half hour was enjoyed. Turnberry S.S. No. 9 Literary and Dance A large crowd were present on Fri day evening when S.S, No. 9 held their November Literary Night. Mr. Gilbert Howes was an excellent cliair- ■ man and opened the programme with community singing with Miss Mac Donald at the piano. A very interest ing programme consisting of a panto, mine "Advertising for a Wife”,, Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Bolt put on an am using skit entitled “Sam’s Proposal”, Miss Edythe Weir contributed two piano solos, Miss MacDonald sang “Can’t You Hear Me Callin’ Caro line?”, Mr. Eldred Nichol and Mr. Wm. Mundell played mouthorgan sel ections with Mrs. Raymond Elliott as accoinpanist, readings were given by Mrs. Stewart MacNaughton. Mr. F. Powell, a trustee, was asked to say a few words, and all joined in singing Ute i Brussels Man Promoted Alex. Pearson, who has managed, the Swift Canadian since its establish ment at Brussels, has received a well deserved promotion. He goes to Han over as assistant manager of their $50,000 plant there which employs about 100 men. J. C. Long become manager of the Brussels where he hast been employed.—Brussels Post. IM FEEUNGI FINE THIS MORNING -FREE FROM THAT THROBBING HEADACHE AND READY FOR A GOOD DAY'S WORK. . J J All people who suffer occasionally » from headaches ought to know this way to quick relief. At the first sign of such pain, take two “Aspirin” tablets with a half glass of water. Sometimes if the pain is more severe, a second dose is nec essary later, according to directions. If headaches keep coming back we advise you to see your own physician. He will lookfor the cause in order to correct it. • “Aspirin” tablets are made in Canada. “Aspirin” is the registered trade-mark of the Bayer Company, • Limited, of Windsor, Ontario. Look for the name Bayer in the form of a cross on every tablet. Demand and 8et- “ASPBRIN MADE IN CANADA Cent A Mile trip10 Bargain Fares (Minimum Fares: Adults 75c Children 40c) From WINGHAM FRIDAY And SATURDAY, DEC. 10th and 11th To Osliawa, Bowmanville, Port Hope, Cobourg, Trenton Jet., Belle ville, Napanee, Kingston, Gananoque, Brookville, Prescott, Morris burg, .Cornwall, Uxbridge, Lindsay, Peterboro, Campbellford, New market, Pcnetang, Collingwood, Meaford, Barrie, Orillia, Midland, Gravenhurst, Bracebridge, Huntsville, Callander, North Bay, Parry Sound, Sudbury; Longlac,„Geraldton, Jcllicoe, Beardmore, Fort Wil liam. SAT., DEC. Uth to TORONTO Also to Brantford, Chatham, Chesley, Clinton, Durham, Exeter, Fer gus, Goderich, Guelph, Hamilton,, Hanover, Harriston, Ingersoll, Kincardine, Kitchener, London, Listowel, Mitchell, Niagara Falls, Owen Sound, Paisley, Palmerston, Paris, Port Elgin, St. Catharines^ St. Mary’s, Sarnia, Southampton, Stratford, Strathroy, Walkerton, Wiarton, Wingham, Woodstock. For Fares, Return Limits, Train Information, Tickets, consult near* est Agent. T501B See handbills for complete list of destinations. CANADIAN NATIONAL ire rierr nliiiirtu iiiuiMiiirm' irn.i.11 iwaaMiiiibMiiMiiiiii iwii.iiiiiiiii^aiiiiiiiiirmiwiiiiitu