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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1938-03-10, Page 8WINGHAM ADVANCE-TIMES Thursday, March 10th, X938 Show Starts at 8 p.m A Thursday, Friday, Saturday, March 10, 11th, 12th ROLAND YOUNG CONSTANCE BENNET CARY GRANT — In The Year’s most unusual comedy — the story is from a book by Thorne Smith. Also. “Traveltalk” and “News” Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, March 14, 15, 16th MARTHA RAYE ROBERT CUMMINGS “Hideaway Girl” Oh, Boy, Martha Raye is here again. Also “Pure Feud” (McCarthy and Bergen) “Swing ’ for Sale” “Coloured Cartoon” Jt Baptist Church s Rev. E. M. Loney, B.Th., Pastor i Sunday, 7 p.m. = Subject— I “THE UNPARDON- i ABLE SIN” e Come and Hear what this Sin i : \ really is, promised. The society planned a con gregational sewing day to make child ren’s clothes for a needy district in Northern Ontario. The topic from the study book “Treasures in the Earth" was taken by Mrs. Alex. Mowbray and told in an interesting manner the methods used by a mis sionary in teaching the Brahms how to farm and raise stock successfully and’ at the same time become Christ ians, WHITECHURCH Rev. J. Pollock and Mr. Fred New man were in Ingersol on Friday ev ening attending a meeting in the Ma sonic Hall there, and Jack Pollock and McKenzie Mowbray visited with friends in Woodstock. Jack Pollock has secured work there. The Fireside Club of S. S. No. 14 are holding their meeting this week at the home of Mr. and Mrs. James Laidlaw and four young men will de bate, resolved that wealth is more in fluential than education. Mr. Hector Purdon, who was taken to Wingham Hospital on Thursday with an attack of pneumonia, return ed home on Sunday. The Young People of the Presby terian Church have begun practicing on a play which they will present in the near future. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Davidson spent Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Gaunt, of Marrioch. The' ladies of the W.M.S. of Cal vin, Langside, Whitechurch Presby terian Churches met with the ladies of the United Church on Friday af ternoon last for the service, of the a»'11...................................................... World Day of Prayer. The program was followed and those in charge of the special players were, Mrs. Mow bray, Mrs. Moore, Mrs. J. Pollock, Mrs. Albert Patterson, Mi;s. J. D. Beecroft and Mrs. Rhys Pollock. Mrs. Mowbray, President of the Presby terian W.M.S., and Mrs. Victor Em-t erson, President of the United Church W.M.S., were in charge. Those who contributed, to the service by singing were: Misses Velma Scott, Janet Craig, “The Garden of Prayer”; Miss Lettie Fox and Miss Anna May Car rick, "For You I Am Praying", and Miss Hazel McBurney and Mrs. Jno. McGee, “Are You Counting the Cost” and Miss Genevieve Waft read the Story of the Day of Prayer. Mr. George Graham and Mr. Clyde Graham of Inwood, spent last week, visiting with McGee relatives in East Wawanosh and Wingham. Little Miss Eleanor Taylor spent the week-end with her father, Mr. Ab. Taylor, of Lucknow. Miss Margaret McGregor, of Tees- water, visited with her grandmother, Mrs. Jas. MacGregor one day last week. Mr, and Mrs. John Gaunt and dau- re You Prepared For ■ Maple Syrup Time? ARE YOUR SYRUP PANS AND SAP BUCK ETS IN GOOD CONDITION? Now is the time to have them repaired. Syrup Pans Made to Order. MACHAN BROS. Wingham, Qnt.Phone 58. W. R. Farrier spent home of her sister, of Ashfield. ?■/ ghtcr spent Sunday at the home of his sister, Mrs. Ernest Casemore. The young people of the Presby terian church held their monthly soc ial evening at the home of Bev. and Mrs. J. Pollock at the Manse. The President, Mr. Tom* Wilson, was in charge of the meeting. The Scripture readings were taken" by Velma Scott, Mrs. Rhys Pollock and John McGee, and using these, Rev. Pollock gave an interesting talk on "Temper,” in his talks on life and conduct. Miss Ar- dyss Brown read a Scripture lesson and Miss Grace Richardson spoke on it, using the topic "The Fruitless Tree." The young people’ accepted an invitation from the young people of the United Church to be present next Monday evening. Mrs. Mow bray gave a Pauline Johnston read ing, The Mulverine, Games and con tests were enjoyed, lunch was served and a social time enjoyed by all. Mr. and Mrs'. Bert Reed and fam ily, of Listowel, spent Sunday at the home of her sister, Mrs. Henry Pat terson, who has been ill during the past week, but is improving. The regular monthly meeting of the Women’s Institute is being held in the" Hall this Friday. The Roll Call—School Law. Mr. R. S, Heth erington will have charge of the topic —Legislation. Mr. and Mrs. Sunday at the Mrs. Sam Reid, Mr, Will Gillespie an’d Mr. Robert Ford, of Galt, visited at the home of their aunt, Mrs, Wm. Robinson, on Monday. Mr. Edgar Gaunt had the misfor tune to get his finger badly cut and mangled in the turnip pulper one day last week, he is also suffering with a sore face where a limb struck him when he was felling a tree. Miss Olive Farrier tried her June examination in music in Lucknow two weeks ago and secured 96% .in her Grade II Series. We congratulate her. 5 Congratulations are again due to Mr, and Mrs, Hector Mackay, who celebrated their 61st wedding anni versary on .Monday. Mr. and (Mrs. Chas. Stewart, Luck now, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Ben Naylor. Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Beecroft and Florence were in London on Monday at Victoria Hospital where she had her cast removed and another one put on. Mr. and Mrs, Harold Johnston, of Lucknow, spent Sunday with her par ents, Mr. and Mrs. Will Conn. Mr, and family, of the home Taylor. Mr. and ley, and Mr. and Mrs. Tho. Hill spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. George Harkness. At the Y.P.U. meeting in the Unit ed Church, Monday evening, Miss Mildred McClenaghan was in the chair. The Scripture lessons were ta ken by Miss Anna May Carrick and Mrs. Lott, and Millan Moore led in prayer. Mrs. Lott sang a solo, and Miss Doris McClenaghan, Miss Agnes Gillespie and Rev. H. M. Wright led in prayer. The topic “Wanted, Christian Volunteers” was taken by Mrs, Jas, Falconer. Following meeting- those present enjoyed game of Bible Baseball. Mrs. Fred Newman visited on day last with her sister, Mrs. Brog den, of Ingersol. Mrs. Bert Thompson and Floyd are in London this week where Floyd is a patient in War Memorial Hos pital under treatment by Dr. Ramage. Mrs. Archie Patterson and Lucknow, spent Sunday at of her mother, Mrs. Wm. Mrs. Gordon Scott, Rip- the the Fri- BLUEVALE during January and February. At the close of the business session the Blue vale group served lunch and a social time was enjoyed, » Y.P.U. Met Friday Miss Rhoda Robertson had charge of the regular meeting of the Y. F. U. of the United Church on Friday evening. Prayer was offered by Mr. Robert Shaw and the Scripture les son was read by Miss Isabel McKin- non. The topic on "Honesty” was ta ken by Mr. G. Wheeler in a very fine manner, A musical number was con tributed by Miss Helen Thomson. Rev, A. V, Robb continued his week ly talk on Books of the Bible, Church Group Met Thursday Women’s Association of the Church met at the home, of * Flash!MEN Your Opportunity to Preview The Fabrics and Styles MR. C. A. RAFELMAN Special Tip Top Representative . Will Be In Our Store On NOTICE The Board of Health of the Town of Wing ham will hold a clinic for the free toxoid treatment of all children from the age of eight months,up to ten years, for diphtheria prevention. This clinic will be held at the Town Hall, Wingham, on Friday, March 11th, 1938, commenc ing at 1.30 o’clock in the afternoon. Parents of children who are not in attend ance at Wingham Public School, must accompany their children and sign an agreement form before the treatment will be administered. All children from the Town of Wingham and surrounding townships will be treated free of charge. Day of Prayer Service Heidi . The World Day of Prayer service was .held on Friday afternoon in the United Church. Mrs. W. J. Johnston, president of the W.M.S. of the Unit ed Churcli presided and carried out the programme as prepared by Alice E. Henderson, New Zealand, the theme being "The Church, A World Fellowship.” >The responsive reading ‘The Church’s Charter of Fellow*ship' was led by .Mrs. Alex. Mowbray, the president of Knox Presbyterian W. M. S. A reading “Peace Through Fellowship” was read by Mi's. R. F. Garniss. Through the period of In- terccssary Prayers on specified sub jects, prayers were offered by Mrs. J. R. Grieg, Mrs. Joseph Brecken ridge, Mrs. Raymond Elliott, Mrs, Edward Johnston, Mrs. Archie Mess er and Mrs. Robert McLennoii. DR. R. L. STEWART, Chairman Board of Health, Wingham, Ontario.& Prsbyterian W.M.S. Met The regular monthly meeting of the W.tM,tS. of Knox Ih-esbyterian Church was held in the school /room with a good attendance. The Scrip ture lesson was read by Mrs. Harvey Robertson and Mrs. Peter S. MacEw- cn offered prayer. The question of sending a delegate to the Provincial W.M.S. to be held in Galt was not definitely decided. The allocation for Hospital supplies was read and ac- ' cepted. AH articles asked for were Ladies’ Aid Groups Active The first quarterly meeting of the Ladies’ Aid of Knox Presbyterian Church was held on the afternoon of March 1st. In the absence of the’ president, Miss Olive Scott presided and was elected president for the year. The four groups, Morris, East Boundary, Turnberry and the Village have been je-organized for 1938, and all reported work being carried on and meetings being held. The com bined groups handed over $30 to the general treasurer, the amount raised Earl Hamilton acted as secre- The report of the treasurer, Jos. Curtis, showed a good bal- Plans were made for knitting United The United Mrs. Geo. Thornton on Thursday af ternoon. The President, Mrs. Robf. MacLennan, conducted the meeting. Mrs. tary. Mrs. ance, and sewing. Mrs. W. L, Aitken gave a paper on the work of John and Charles Wesley, and Mrs. John Wick- stead sang as a solo one of Charles Wesley’s hymns. Some new memb ers. wpre received. Rev. A. V. Robb closed the meeting with prayer. Re freshments were served by the host ess, assisted by Mrs. Jos. Brecken ridge and Mrs. James Breckenridge. f Tuesday, March 15th He will have oil display the actual fabrics for the new season that are already making* history — new colours, weaves, patterns. You will also see a com-' plete showing of the new style-ideas for Spring and Summer in business suits, sportswear and coats. Don’t miss this opportunity to find out what’s what in men’s clothes this season, and to have your. * personal measurements taken for your new Tip Top clothes. Remember the date. You’ll want to be there!I Pipes Lighters Playing Cards, Mouth-Organs and Magazines At OMAR * HASELGROVE’S Chester Stewart R.A.C.I. (CHICAGO) ELECTRIC • ’ ' REFRIGERATION General Repairs, Service Air Conditioning Phone 29 Wingham, Ont. fiOESSOSSSSi Orders Taken — For — Floral Work Peoples Florist Phone 37. PAI N T iMiss Mae Davidson, of Wroxeter, spent the week-end with her broth er, Walter S. and Mrs. Davidson. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Proctor and daughter, Margaret, of Belgrave, spent Sunday with Mr, and Mrs.- Jos. Curtis. Gordon -Messer visited ‘ ovei- the week-end with his brothers, Harvey and Charles in Toronto. Mr. and Mrs. Chris. Hetherington, Bluevale Road, spent the week-end in Brampton with their son, Dr. Heth erington and Mrs. Hetherington. Mrs. D. B. Lowry is visiting with friends in Toronto. BELMORE after- TIP TOP TAILORS LIMITED KING BROS. P meeting was opened with commun ity singing. The minutes of the prev ious meeting were read and adopted. A solo by Miss Doris Scott was much ■enjoyed. The special feature of the evening was an address by Mr. Ian MacLeod, Agricultural Representative for Huron. Mr. MacLeod chose for his address "Orchards”, and spoke on the location, elevation, planting, prun ing, grafting and spraying. If poss ible orchards should be planted on ground higher than the surrounding surface. Windbreaks .were falling from general approval ' as circulation of air was curtailed and certain pests and diseases were harder to control. A windbreak if planted should#.not be placed too close. Much very valuable information was given on the differ ent phases of care and grafting was demonstrated. The valu.e of spraying and cost .was’ also given. Carl Proc ter and Geo. Jordan favored with mouthorgan selections. The secretary reported a carload of screenings on hand and also the grass seed price list and fencing prices. All those who purchased fertilizer in 1937 through the Farmers’ Club have had1 their membership renewed for 1938. Plans are under way for the spring mixing of fertilizer. C. R. Coultes, the manager of the mixing station, will t attend a meeting in head office at Toronto on Saturday when all the managers meet. A hearty vote of thanks was tendered Mr. and Mrs. Procter and Mr. I. MacLeod. Lunch was served and a social time was en joyed. Games were played before and after the program. An invitation to hold the next meeting at the home of Mr. and Mrs, Jas. Michie on April 5 was accepted. Service was held Thursday noon in the United Church, Sunday being Communion Sunday. This year the day of Prayer was held in the Presbyterian Church, Mc Intosh, Belmore Presbyterian and United ^Congregations taking part. The ladies of the Presbyterian con gregation served a splendid lunch. The meeting was well attended. The best Carnival held in tile rink here for some time was put on Wed nesday evening, many coming in cos- tugie. Prizes were awarded as follows —best dressed lady, Myrtle Ballagh; best dressed gent, Jas. McNeil; best gent skater, Bert McCullough; best lady skater, Miss McGillivary; best comic couple, Gordon Inglis and Mac Doig; girls’ race, 14 and under, Mary Abram; best representation, A Brud er; best couple skaters, Tom and "Mar ion I-iglis; boys’ race, 14 years and- under, Wes. Abram; men’s race, Alex. Inglis; best comic clown, Gordon In glis; musical chairs, Tom Inglis. Mr. and Mrs. Jack •ren returned home had a pleasant visit Wingham. Mr. John Darling again.' Mrs. Shaw returned from Wingham last week , also Mrs. Peter Hakncy; Bob Curie is much better. Mrs. John Lane has returned to her own home. Eleanor Jef fray spent Sunday with Mrs. Peter Hakney. Mr. Jack fiolland is confined to the house with a sore hand and sev ere heart attack. The Institute meeting will be held this Wednesday at the Manse. Mr. and Mrs. Rol'and Ballagh as sisted at the concert at Salem Friday evening. At the sefvice in the United Church on Sunday a hymn was sting by the choir in memory of Mr. George Ruth erford who passed away a year ago. I HK Reid and child- Sunday having with friends in C. R. Coultes and Mabel spent the week-end in Toronto. A little son arrived at the home of Mr. and Mrs. R. J, McKenzie on Sat urday.-, ' The Blyth Band presented their play “Whittlin'* ” in.. _ the Foresters’ Hall, Belgrave,, on Friday evening under the auspices of the Ladies’ Guild of Trinity Church. The play was well presented and thoroughly enjoyed by all. The orchestra play ed before and after the play and be tween acts and was much appreciated. Prompt Delivery Phone 161 SHOP AT DALTON’S FRENCH DRIP COFFEE .. 35c Lb. FRESH GROUND. TRY IT, YOU’LL LIKE IT SOLD ONLY HEREELMER WILKINSON CLARK’S SPAGHETTI No. 1 Tins ............... 2 for 19c CONNORS KIPPERED HERRING ........................ tin 15c MACLARENS IMPERIAL JELLY POWDERS 6 pkgs 25c READY CUT MACARONI In Bulk....................... 2 lbs 13c TUNA FISH FLAKES 7 oz. Tin ........;...................... 15c CONNORS* BRUNSWICK CHICKEN HADDIE...tin 15c CLOVER LEAF SALMON tall tin (fancy pink) ...*,,,.......14c CHOICE MEATY PRUNES 20 - 40 size.......... ........2 lbs 25c BELGRAVE Glasses Consult R. A. REID Eyesight Specialist for 20 years. a Wingham Office.’ Williams’ Jewelry Stere Every Wednesday Morning Phone 5W for Appointment. Institute to Meet March 15th Mrs. H. Wheeler will be hostess to the Belgrave Women’s Institute on Thursday afternoon, March 15. Mrs. C, Wade and Mrs, FL Wheeler are convenors for the committee on Leg islation and the following program has been prepared. Roll Call-—A traf fic rule. Music “ Mrs. Normal! Ged des. Current Events—Mrs. C. Logan, Reading-—-Mfs. J. Michie. Address-— Mrs. R. J. Scott, Tap Dancing—Miss Dorothy 'Wade, Lunch Committee— Mrs. 0. Wade, Mrs. McCrae, Mrs. J. Anderson. An exhibit of the work done by the sewitig class will be on display. Mr, Ian MacLeod Spoke to Farmers1' Club A large number gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. R. Ji, Procter for the March meeting of the Bel grave Farmers’ Club. J. M, Coultes, President, was in the chair and the BUYASACK BREAD FLOUR .. 98 Lb. Bag $3.65 MADE RITE PASTRY FLOUR . 24 Lb. Bag 73c • ' i a ■ McCORMICK’S BUTTER SODAS........................ 18c Bag BURFORD PEACHES IN HEAVY SYRUP.... 2 tins 29c mapleYeaf PEAS No. 2 tins ......................2 for 23c WHITE COOKING BEANS Handpicked................ 6 lbs 23c ALYMER CHOICE Quality Tomatoes...3 tins 29c - 26 oz. TIP TOP CHOICE PUMP KIN ............... 2 large tins 25c CH0ICE tomato CHERRIES SOLID PACK ..........2 tins 29c REDPATH’S PURE CANE SUGAR . 10 Lbs. 55c With Dollar Order (Sugar Not Included) FRESH ICEBERG HEAD LUTTUCE .................. 6c head FRESH RHUBARB .......10c head SEEDLESS GRAPEFRUIT 5' for 25e fresh new radishes 5c bunch NEW CABBAGE FOR SALADS..................... 2 Lbs. lie NEW CARROTS ... 2 Bunches 13c *