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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1938-03-10, Page 7News and Gorrie Vidette 4 Thursday, March 10th, 1938 GORRIE and they keep" in and around straw. from the times mothered all the • ‘ Bonspiel Held A very successful bonspiel was held in the Gorrie Arena on March 1st, • when , ten rinks competed for the prizes, Rinks were present from Har riston, Wingham, Wroxeter, Belmore 2, Fordwich 2, Gorrie 3. The mild weather in the latter part of the day made the ice somewhat soft, and the going a little hard. A Belmore rink skipped by Geo. Inglis and composed of W. Elliott, J. Dickson and J, Ren wick, carried off first prize with two wins and a plus of sixteen. The priz es were Radio Lamps. Secopd prize . went to a Gorrie rink skipped by Geo. Galloway and composed of C. Gregg, H. Hamilton and E. Bricker. The prizes were blankets. Their score was .2 wins and a plus of 12. A Fordwich rink, skipped by Geo. Baker, with G. Harris, H.- Williamson and F. Gra ham, won 3rd' prize with 2 wins an,d •a plus of five, the prizes being floor TUgs. A rink of Gorrie curlers consisting of Milford, Nash, George Galloway, Kenneth Hastie and Carroll Gregg, went to Belmore on Monday and 'Challenged them for the Shield. They were victorious and the Shield is now in Mr. Frank Chapman’s* Barber Shop here. Mrs. Russell Grainger spent a few „ -days last week in Toronto. Mr. Norman Wade attended a meeting of the Directors of the On tario Yorkshire Club in Toronto on Monday of this week. Mrs. Victor Shera is spending a week or so with her mother and sis ter in Guelph. Mr. and Mrs. Wilf- King spent last Wednesday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. -Thos. MacDonald, hear Moles- worth. . » , Mr. M. D. ’Irvin, Mr. and Mrs. Ar thur Jacques and Mrs, A. E. Toner spent Monday and Tuesday in Tor onto, Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Harding mov ed their household effects to Toronto on Saturday, where they intend to reside. Thirty years ago, Jim Stewart (LEFT) went into the west and set tled down on a prairie farm near Watrous, Sask. But he always had a yen to travel. So when, the c^sh be gan to run low as drought ruined his and the Mizpah Benediction. The next meeting will be held on March 25th at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Reg. Newton... W. M. S. PLAN FOR EASTER SERVICE SASKATCHEWAN FAMILY REACHES TORONTO AFTER 2,600-MILE HIKE brought from the mill, and let him talk. Qf course, now and again I’d hear a few words that I understood and then I would sort of prick up my ears. He stopped at last and reached into his pocket for a book . «, “Now* for your particular soil I would re’ commend a 2-12-6 , * .” “Y'oung fellow,” I said at last, “I would, recommend when you call at a place, that you ask first whether your man has his fertilizer bought or not,. I ordered mine last Fall from Ed. Hawkson, the mill-man. I’m just sor- ry for you, because you put up a mighty fine story, but you want to be like the early bird. Get in first and maybe you’ll get the worm.” $ * * Mrs. Phil has the brooder set up in the brooder house, and there’s'a fine bunch of young chicks in there. I like to watch them running around under that canopy, and cheeping . . . and they certainly don’t seem to have a worry in the world. There's some sort of fascination in. watching chicks. Just like a bunch of down with sticks continually running and scratching in the It’s changed a lot when “biddies” chickens on the farm. Nowadays, it’s old-fashioned to let the hens raise the chickens. In fact, under the present system of things, a hen can’t even hatch out a flock of chickens. Oh, well, everything has to change, but sometimes I wonder what the hens think of this proposition of not being able to raise chickens. farm crops, he b-uilt himself a cover ed wagon. On Oct. 7 he hitched up two horses and with his wife and six children and all his worldly posses ions, then set out for Montreal. . On March 5th, after ’more than 2,600 miles, the caravan arrived in Toronto. “Folks all along the way have been very kind’to us,” said Jim.. “So much food has been donated that the tires are nearly breaking on the caravan.” Here are the Stewart children (CEN TRE), who have each gained weight during the 114-day trek. From LEFT to RIGHT, Anita, 2; Twins, Amos and Andy, 4; Rita, 6; James, 8, and Frances, 9. There were gay celebra tions when the Stewarts arrived in Oakville. It was Mrs, Stewart’s 27th birthday. Jim’s dark-eyed French- Canadian wife (RIGHT) has done the cooking for the family in the covered wagon during the family trek. A goat named Dynamite has provided milk for all the meals. Jim says he hasn’t the faintest idea when the Stewarts will get to Montreal. WROXETER Mrs. Mrs. It makes a person wonder when the fog comes creeping in, just ,what the results would be if that harmless fog were a poison gas. That's a mighty morbid thought . . . and it gives me the shivers to think of it.$ * * Now that the concession roads have opened up with this thaw that we’ve been having, the salesmen are start ing to pour in. First of all, I had a fertilizer .salesman . . . mighty fine sounding chap, too, and he talked about proteins and vitamins and the content of the soil, and well ... I had been trying to tell him something from the time he came in . . . but he just simply wouldn’t listen to me at all. He would stop for a split second and then start off at a high speed again, without even giving me time to get a word in sideways. I just gave up, and let him talk. It was warm on the south side of the driving-shed and I sort of relaxed on top of that load of grist I had just left the stable door open . . . that’s the top half of the door . . . and just as soon as that cold and dampish air started rolling in they started bawl ing. Of course, whenever that hap pens you always have to have a real orchestra . . . and the rest of the folks down at the stable started. Sir Tim othy, the sire of our cattle herd, led the bass section. Grunter, our dis contented porker, add a few grunts for good measure. Annabelle, the or iginal old grey mare, “whinnys” a few times . . . and so on, until I swing the top of the door shut. There is something eerie and mys terious about a fog. Away across the valley, I can hear Neighbour Higgins calling his dog. It just seems tu come sweeping in on that fog, and. comes right up close to you, dnd you can’t seem to tell where it’s coming from. Away off in the distance a hound starts baying, and you never heard such a long drawn-out and mournful sound in all your life. the study book was taken by Elva Stocks. The hymn “Lord, while for all mankind we pray” and the bene diction closed a very interesting meet ing.>Mr. and' Mrs. Wm. Parks, Robt. MacDonald of Grey, and Harry Waller,, spent the week-end in Toronto. Miss Dorothy MacDonald, of Grey, spent the week-end with friends in town. Dr, I. Campbell and Miss Goodfel low returned from a six-week's’ trip to Florida on Sunday evening. Mr. J. N. Allen received the sad word of the death of his .brother-in- law, the late Mr. MacIntyre, of Cleve land, on Saturday. Miss L. Hyslop, R.N., returned home on Monday having been sever al weeks caring for Miss Vittie whom we are pleased to know is improving nicely. Miss Hamilton, Lucknow, is a vis itor at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Har ry Adams. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Edgar, Mr. Harvey and Miss Helen Edgar, all of Wingham, were Sunday .guests of Mrs. John Bush. Mr. J. H. Wylie leaves on Friday of this week' to attend the Underwrit ers’ Convention in Toronto. Mrs. Wylie and children will accompany him. - LENTEN RECIPES Black and Mrs. G. 2 % % 3 A€> 6 3 #.The March meeting of the W.M.S. ,of Gorrie United Church was held on Thursday last at the home of Mrs, Wm. Whitfield, with an attendance of fourteen. The president, Mrs. R, Ashton, conducted the business per iod. The Christian Stewardship Secre tary and also the Temperance Secre- • ■ tary read short papers. A letter of f appreciation of the bale, from Rev. • James Bright, of Ogema, Sask., was read. Collection was taken in aid of the Flower Fund, and Mrs. J. Anger I appointed to assist Mrs. Whitley in j this work. A committee consisting of 1 Mrs. Fydell, Mrs. Dane and Mrs. R. i Ashton was appointed to arrange for the Easter service. The Roll Call was answered by a thought on “Faith.” The devotional period was in charge of Mrs. Douglas, and after singing hymn number 241, the leaders read the Scripture lesson assisted by Mrs. R. Dane and Mrs. Anger. Several I took part in short prayers. A very The Gorrie Y.P.U. met Friday ev- splendid paper on “Medical Missions ening last for its regular meeting at . in Foreign Lapds” was given by Mrs. the home of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Gal- Fydell, emphasizing the blessings of ■ doctors and hospitals in foreign countries and their great need in this work. Hymn' “In Christ there is no east or west” was sung. Mrs. Fydell j then conducted a memorial service in honor of the late Mrs. R. Harding, who'for forty-five years, was a valued and loved member of the society. The example of her life will be a very real inspiration to those who are left. The meeting closed with prayer. Day of Prayer Was Observed The Women’s Interdenominational 1 Day of Prayer Service was held in the Presbyterian Church here on Fri- ' day, when a good number of women > attended. The meeting was conduct-1 ed by Mrs. Leggatt with Miss Ber- , nice Day as organist. Miss A. Mur ray read a very helpful and interest ing paper, and-Mrs, O’Neil also read the short devotional address. A solo ( “The Old Rugged Cross’ sung by Miss Bernice Day, was also apprec iated. I TEMPERANCE THEME OF Y. P. U. MEETING braith with 44 in attendance. Dor 1 othy Edwards, Reita Galloway and Geo Dane were in charge. The theme I of the service was “Temperance.” The | worship service opened with quiet' music with Ruth Fydell as pianist. J The Call to Worship, “O, Jesus, I have promised To serve Thee to^ the end; Be Thou forever near me, My'Master and my Friend. I shall not fear the battle If Thou are by my side, Nor wander from the pathway, If Thou wilt be my Guide.” Hymn “O, come let. us sing Women’s Institute The members of the W. I. are hold ing their Annual Social Evening on Friday, March 11th. This meeting to which each member may bring a guest, will take the form of a Pot Luck Supper, to be followed by a pro gramme, Supper at 7 p.m. in United Church basement. one day last week. practice left last nurse-in- past few o Mr. J. Kyle, Mr. E. Cochrane, Miss M. Black, Mrs. J. Black, all of Ayr, called on Mr. and Mrs. Jack Adams Mr, Jim Edgar spent a few days recently in Toronto. Dr. F. Veronni, who has been in charge of Dr. Campbell’s during the latter’s absence, week. Miss Margaret Edgar, training, who has spent the months in New York, is visiting at the home of her mother, Mrs. Hugh Edgar. A special Lenten Service is being held in St. James Anglican Church, on Tuesday evening next week, Mar. 15th, when the rector, Rev. A. O’Neil, will conduct the service. H. WORLD DAY OF PRAYER OBSERVED of a wonderful love” was sung. Reita Gal loway led in prayer and the Lord’s Prayer was repeated in unisOp. The Scripture lesson, Proverbs, Chap. 23, verges 20 - 35, was read by George Dane. Reita Galloway gave a poem. A hymn “Fight the good fight,” was then Sung. The topic on “Temper ance” was taken by Dorothy Ed wards. The President, Arlene Gal braith, took charge of the business. The minutes were read aiid the Roll Call was answered by a favorite Au thor. Cfokinolc was much enjoyed by all. A dainty lunch was served by the hostess, Calrence Sparling and Velma Baiers. The meeting closed with a ] verse of “Blest be the tie that binds” ST. STEPHENS W. A. MET THURSDAY Plans Made for St. Patrick’s Supper i 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 regular meeting of the W. A. of St. Stephen’s Church, Gorrie, was held at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. H. V. Holmes on Thursday last with a good1 attendance, and the president, Mrs. Holmes, hi charge. After working at piecing a quilt during the afternoon, the president opened the meeting with prayer. The Roll Call was answered by a verse on Faith, and a paper oh the same subject was given by Mrs. O’Neil, which was based oh a portion of the Sth chapter of St. Mark. The Scrip ture Lesson, verses 1-10 of the 11th Chapter of Hebrews, was read by Mrs. Ernest King. During the busi ness period, arrangmeents were com pleted for the ladies to hold their An nual St. Patrick's Hot Supper, with sale of useful articles and home-made baking, on March 19th, in the Or* ange Hall. The closing prayers were led by Rev. A. H. O’Neil. A lovely lunch was served by the hostess and Miss Perkins, while all enjoyed a social half hour. Y.P.U. Hold Skating Party The members of the Y.P.U. held a very enjoyable skating party Monday evening when they entertained mem bers of the Gorrie Y.P.U.. About 45 enjoying a skating party, afterwards gathering at the church school-room. The president, Stewart Musgrove, had charge of the meeting which op ened with the hymn “Hark, Hark, my soul,” followed by pkayer by Muir McLaughlin. Crawford Gibson read the Scripture lesson. Cliff Denny and Stewart contributed a musical num ber on their guitars. “Lead us, Heav enly Father, lead us,” was the second hymn, and Jean, Margaret and Calvin Moffat Sang “Jesus calls us o’er the tumult" and prayer by Rev. A, M. Grant closed the meeting. A period of games was enjoyed and refresh ments were served by the local soc iety. The World Day of Prayer was ob served on Friday afternoon, March 4, by a service in the school room of the United Church at which Mrs. Jno. Gowdy, of Salem, presided. The theme of the programme was “The Church, a World Fellowship.” The reading “Peace through World-Fel lowship” was taken by Mrs. J. Lovell and the following prayers were off ered, for “Fellowship in our commun ity” by Mrs. A. J. Sanderson; for Re created Christian leadership and ac tive interest in the cause of Temper ance,” by Mrs. R. Stocks;, for “the evangelization of non-Christians in other lands, for home missions, and for the International Conference to be held at Hangchow,” by Miss F. Longley; for Christian influence am ong the homes, schools and colleges,” by Mrs. John Gowdy; for Their Ma jesties King George VI and Queen Elizabeth, and the British Empire, and for peace and co-operation in the world family of nations," by (Mrs. G. Paulin; and for “Unity in faith and love ih the Christian Church through out the world,” by Mrs. Henry Timm. Mrs. Chas. McCutcheon sang as a solo “Don’t Forget to Pray" and was accompanied by Mrs. T. G. Hemphill, the pianist. PHIL OSIFER OF LAZY MEADOWS Waiter! tO fOlIOW, "Indigestion, I expert ‘And what will you have sir?” Dirtier, morbidly: Girts’ Mission Circle Miss Riva Stocks opened her home for the February meeting of the Girts Mission Circle. The president, Max ine White, presided, and opened with the hymn “Creation’s Lord, we give Thee thanks,” followed by the Lord’s Prayer in Unison, and prayer by Jean ette Adams. The theme for the month was “purpose.” “O’er the trackless oc ean guided” was the second hymn and short Scripture readings were given by Kathleen Durst, Mary Gibson and Margaret Davey. During the business session plans were made to hold a St. Patrick’s Cafeteria Tea on the even ing of March 17th in the church basement. Yvonne White, Herald for Africa, was called on, The topic from By Harry J. Boyle % “FOG” Last week we had one of those steaming Spring days, that result in a general fog. It started down around the marshland that borders between Neighbor Higgins Mid Lazy Mead ows, and it spread up around the hill until you couldn’t sec the barn nor the driving shed. Our house just seemed like an island of refuge with foreigners spraying the general at mosphere with poison gas. Fog is quite peculiar. It just seems to roll in and billow around you, and while you can’t see, you can always manage to hear bettor. I forgot and $400,000 FIRE DESTROYS TORONTO CHURCH lightly brown on the Serve , it. Wrfl Jarvis St.’Baptist Church, Toronto, Ont., one of the loveliest in the city, was gutted in a $400,000 three-alarm fire Which broke out around the or gan March 4th. Defective wiring is blamed. The 140-foot spire (Above), shown wreathed in smoke, crashed in. to the street. Police and firemen kept the crowds back and the firemen were ordered out of danger when it was seen to waver before it fell. Fire Lieutenant Hugh Armstrong was eut about the head by falling plaster white leading his men into the burning building. The fire, was second largest in a Toronto church in the city’s his tory. Eggs- Soubise medium-sized Spanish onions teaspoonful salt teaspoonful paprika tablespoons melted butter tablespoons lemon juice poached eggs tablespoons grated cheese Peel the onions, cut them into slic es about one-fourth inch thick, sprinkle with salt and paprika and cook very .gently in the butter until tender but not browned. Lay the slices of onion in a fire-proof baking dish, pour the lemon juice over, and place the poached eggs on top, pour ing over the eggs any remaining but ter in which the onions were cooked. Sprinkle with the cheese and place in a hot oven 375-400 degrees F., just until the cheese is melted. Nut Steak cupfulls nut meats, any kind, chopped fine teaspoonful salt egg cupful milk cupfuls soft bread crumbs, pre ferably entire wheat teaspoonful celery salt teaspoonfuls water Roast the nuts, if possible, then combine with the remaining ingred ients, let stand twenty minutes, and pat into a flat cake a half inch thick to simulate a steak. Dust this I with flour on both sides and it, first on one side and then other, in vegetable oil or fat. with brown nut gravy. Cheese Fondue cupfuls bread crumbs cupfuls grated cheese eggs cupful scalded milk teaspoonful salt teaspoonful paprika Four the scalded milk over the bread crumbs and cheese, add the sea. sonin.gs, the yolks of the eggs well beaten, and fold in the egg whites which have been beaten until stiff. Turn into an oiled baking dish and bake half an hour in a moderate oven —about 350 degrees F. Escalloped Finnan Haddie With Eggs cupfuls cooked finnan haddie cupfuls white sauce minced pimlcnto chopped hard cooked egg teaspoon paprika tablespoonful minced parsley teaspoonful lemon juice ' cupful stale bread crumbs tablespoonful melted butter the fish over carefully, re moving all skin and bone . Add it to the white sauce with the pimiento, hard cooked egg, paprika, parsley and lemon juice. Turn into an oiled cass erole or baking dish and cover with buttered crumbs made by blending the bread crumbs and melted butter. Bake half an hour in a moderate ov en — 350-375 degrees F., garnish with parsley and slices of lemon and hard- cooked egg, if desired. “Is your wife having any success in learning to drive the car?” “Well, the road is beginning to turn when she docs.” •