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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1938-04-21, Page 7Thursday, April 21st, 1938 GORRIE Mr. and Mrs.. Russel Grainger at­ tended the funeral of a relative in Nobleton on Thursday last. Mr. and Mrs. Muir Anderson, of Gue’lph, spent the week-end with Mr. .and Mrsi Robt. Edgar and other re­ latives in the community. iMr. and Mrs, David Dane, ^Toronto, were holiday visitors with the latter’s parents, Mr, and Mrs. Isaac Wade. Misses Inez and Alta Finlay, of Wingham, spent the week-end with their parents, Mr. and Mrs, Stuart .Finlay, Mr. and Mrs, W. J. Greer, Wing­ ham, were Good Friday guests of Mr, and Mrs. H. V. Holmes. Mr. and Mrs. Jack King and Miss .Jean, of Toronto, spent the week-end with the former’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles King. Miss Nellie Ruttan, of Mt. Dennis, is spending the holidays with her par­ ents,. Mr. and Mrs. Anson Ruttan. Mr. and Mrs. Victor Shera spent ■ Easter with the latter’s mother, Mrs. Ellis, in Guelph. Mr. Farrish, of Ashfield, spent a couple of days with his son, Mr. E. .J, Farrish and Mrs, Farrish last week. Mr, J. E, Magrath, of Toronto, spent the week-end with his brother, Mr. Joel Magrath. „ Mr. Archie Halliday, of Toronto, 7 “visited with his mother "over the Eas­ ter holidays. • The local tennis club opened the season on Good Friday afternoon by .making several improvements, and .have purchased new equipment. They also played a few sets, and feel they ■are away to a good season of this sport. Mr. J. W. Hyndman has purchased •Shera’s Transport from Victor Shera ■and is busy with the enterprise. His many friends will wish him success. Mr. E. J. Farrish was a Guelph vis­ itor on Thursday last, Miss E. Ross has resumed her po­ sition as Assistant Postmistress after her lengthy illness. Her many friends are glad to see her able to be back .again, Guests of Mrs. Munroe for the week-end were: Mrs. M. Querin, Miss Lyla Querin, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Quer­ in and Mr. T. Pearson, all of Toronto. Rev. F. J. Fydell spent last Thurs­ day with relatives in Brampton; his daughter, Miss Jean, who teaches there returning home with him to spend the vacation. Miss Ruth, of Tara, is also spending her vacation Under the parental roof. Mrs. Agnes Earls, of near Wrox­ eter, spent a few days last week with her daughter, Mrs. Wilford King. Miss Irene Helmer, of Windsor, was ah Easter guest of Rev. A. H. Und Mrs. O’Neil.- Easter Sunday guests of Mr, and Mrs. Cloyne Michel , were Miss Mur­ iel Michel, of Sudbury, and Mr. Har­ old Weir, of Milverton. M’r, and Mrs. Fred Dowdell and Mr. Harold Hyndman, of Toronto,' spent the week-end at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Hyndman and with Mr. and Mrs. Fred .Hyndman. Misses Olive and Edna Lawrence, of Toronto, spent from Good Friday until Monday with their parents, Mr, and Mrs. Chas. Lawrence. Master Earl King is spending 'the Easter vacation with his aunt and* uncle, Mr. and Mrs. Thos. MacDon­ ald, near Molesworth. Special Services Held Holy Week services were a real spiritual tonic to the many who at- tended them last week, and all should feel themselves in a “closer walk with God” being sure of His great - love, in the sacrifice, wh'idh was made for each one of us, of our Saviour, Jesus Christ. Good Friday services YOUR EYES NEED ATTENTION C)u? 25 Point Scientific Examin­ ation enables us to give you Clear, Comfortable Vision F. F. HOMUTH Optometrist Phone 111. Harriston MONUMENTS at first cost Having our factory equipped With the most modern machinery for the eke* cution of high-class work, we ask you to see the largest display Of monu­ ments of any. retail factory in Ontario. JA.il finished by sand blast machines. We import all our granites from the Old Country quarries direct, jw the \ rough, You can save all local deal* ers’, agents' and middleman profits by seeing as, E. J. Skelton & Son at West fend Bridge—WALKERTON PERSONALITIES IN LIFE OF GREY OWL, BEAVER'S FRIEND Whether Grey Owl was really an adian beaver and maintained closer Above (LEFT) Grey Owl feeds a hospital in Prince Albert, Sask., and abouts unknown, both of whom ap- tery man in pensive mood in the Can- Anarhareo peared in lecture tours and pictures adian woods which were for so ma$yIndia'n or an Englishman, he un­ doubtedly knew more about the Can- any other human being of his time, ver Dawn (Yvonne Hillier), now in (Maggie Bertrand), present where- with Grey Owl. (RIGHT) The mys- years liis home. friendship with these shy beasts than baby beaver. (LEFT CENTRE) Sil- (RIGHT CENTRE) in each of the Churches were, there­ fore, more real in spirit and also very well attended. f _________ Mr. and Mrs. Percy Colmer, Tor­ onto, were visitors over the holiday with Mr. and Mrs. Ernest King and other relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hall, son, Keith, and .daughter, Gwendoline, of Toronto, were week-end guests of Mr, and Mrs. Fred Hyndman. Church Decorated for Easter Service The Anglican Church was prettily decorated, with Easter flowers Sunday when a beautiful Easter Service was conducted by the Rector, Rev. A. FL O’Neil, who preached a very fine ser­ mon on whqt the Resurrection means to all who believe. An Easter anthem by the choir was also much enjoyed. Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Shera and dau­ ghter spent Easter with Drayton friends. Evening Auxiliary The regular meeting of the United Church Evening Auxiliary was held last week at the home of Mrs. Wm. Wright with the average attendance, The meeting was in charge of Mrs. A. Stephens and Mrs. J. Cathers and carried the theme “Christ and the World-Wide Kingdom.’’ A responsive Easter devotional service was used as a worship service. 'Mrs. Cathers took the study book and Miss Lennox read a devotional leaflet. Mrs. Whitfield gave an Easter poem, also Mrs. Mi­ chael read a poem ‘Sharing the Load.’ The topic “Why Doesn’t God Inter­ vene” by Leslie D. Weatherhead, was taken by Mrs. Stephens. Mrs. Fydell led the members in a short dedication ceremony for home and foreign mis­ sions. In the absence of» Mrs. Carson the. first vice president Mrs. Shera, took the chair for discussion of busi­ ness and when the minutes were read and adopted and the roll called. The meeting closed with the Mizpah bene­ diction. The hostess served very dainty refreshments. Miss Janet Watson spent Easter with her mother at Brussels. Miss Annie Leppington, of Harris­ ton, Mr. and Mrs, C. Robinson and two children, also Mr. and Mrs. Clare Farr and daughter, of Toronto, were guests of Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Steph­ ens for Good Friday and Easter. Mrs, Dane and family, also Mr. and Mrs. Sheldon Bricker and Jack, Ford- wich, and Miss Evelyn Dane, of At­ wood, were- Easter guests of Mr, and Mrs. Walter Simsoti. /Miss Gilkinson, of Wingham, Was a week-end guest of her friend, Miss Evelyn Stephens. Helen Jefferson, of Owen Sound, is spending the vacation with her grandparents, Mr, and Mrs. George Foster, who spent a few days ■ last week in Owen Sound. GORRIE EASTER SCHOOL REPORT The following is the School report for the Gorrie Public School. Senior Room Possible 100%, Honours 1'5%, be­ low 60% is unsatisfactory, Grade Vtlt — Phyllis Hemingway 72.2, Jasper Farrish 69.1, Helen Ang­ er 67*1, Kenneth Simmons 67.7., Wal­ ter Hemingway 65.7, Bill Edwards 62, Allan Hyndman 57.6, Kenneth Und­ erwood 54.9. . Grade VII—Jean Heibein 82, Bow­ er Farrish 74.4, Reg. Taylor 66.4, Har­ old Finlay 57.7, George Gallaway 56.6,, Jack Underwood 54.6, Kathleen Elsely 48.9. Grade VI — Wilma Heibejn 78.3, Dick Carson 75.3, Doreen Harrison 74,9, Earle King 72,6, Bernice Weiler 60.8, Lorraine Nichel 54.5. Grade V — Emily Heinmiller 73.1, Bill Heibein 72.7, Cameron Simmons 72.5, Hugh Hutchison 69.1, Betty Beinmiller 63.9, Elgin King 64.5, Mac Hutchison 6*4.5, Charlie Miller 62.7, Lucille Underwood 62.2, Harry Zim­ merman 40.9. J. Gordon Mundell, Teacher. Junior Room Honours 75%, Pass 60%. Names in each group arranged al­ phabetically. Grade IV‘ — (Pass) Lorn® King. Grade III ’— (Honours) Norman Carson, Greta Hyndman, Mary Rit­ chie. (Pass) Clare Bolton, Alister Simmons. (Fail) Clara Harper, Les­ lie Miller. Grade II — (Honours) B^l Ashton, Maxiiie Bolton, Erland Gregg, Grace Harper, Pauline Heinmiller. (Pass) Bobby Harrison, Hattie Miller. Grade I — (Honours) Lois Elsley, Maxine Farrish, George Gregg, Betty Harper, Stanley Hobbs, Tom Newton, Helen Strong, Lorene Weiler. (Fail) Florence Anger, Jim Miller. Velma M. Lennox, Teacher. OFFICERS ELECTED BY INSTITUTE The anual meeting of the Gorrie Branch of the Women’s Institute was held on Wednesday last at the home of Miss Mary Maguire with an aver­ age. attendance. The meeting opened with the Ode and Lord’s Prayer. The president presided. Minutes of the March meeting were approved "as read. Several items of business were dealt with, among them was the ap­ pointing of two delegates to the Girls Conference at the O.A.C. when Miss­ es Maragret Dane and Edith Ritchie Were chosen. The nominating com­ mittee presented the slate of officers for the year and the result of the el­ ection was as fojlowst .President—Mrs. Victor Shera, Vice Pres.—iMrs. W. C. King. Secretary*—Miss Nellie Dinsmore. Treasurer—Mrs. N. Wade. District Director—Mrs, Kaine. Program—Mrs. Percy Ashton, Mrs. Alex, Edgar Jr., Mrs. Sparling, Mrs. J. Cathers and Executive, Pianist—Miss Bernice Day. Piano Convenor—Mrs, E. Bolton. WROXETER Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Hetherington, of Toronto, are spending the Easter vacation with the latter’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. M. Sellers. Mr, Harold Peters, of London, spent Easter at the home of Mr, and Mrs. Robt Stocks. Miss Rona VanVelsor, of Weston, and Mrs. McFarlane and daughter, of Osliawa, were Easter visitors with Mr. and Mrs. W. E. VanVelsor. Miss Edythe Martin, of Brescia Hall, London, is spending the Easter vacation with her patents, Mr, and Mrs. B* Martin.« Mrs. E. ’Rann and sons, Jack and Barrie, of London, spent Easter with Mr. and Mrs. C. White. iMisses Kate and Marjorie Waller, of Toronto, were Easter visitors with their parents, Mr, and Mrs. Harry Waller. Miss Margaret Durst, of Clinton, was a week-end visitor at her home here. Mr. George Brown, of Guelph, is spending the Easter vacation with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Brown. Miss Isobel Milligan spent a few days recently with friends at Clifford. Messrs. J. L. MacEwen and A. J. Sanderson made a business trip to Norfolk on Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Archie McDonald and family, of Molesworth, were Sunday visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Jim Sang- ster. Dr. John Munro, of Copper Cliff, spent Easter with his mother, Mrs. Janet Munro, and Mr. and Mrs. Mun­ ro. Miss Elva Hupfer, of Sudbury, is holidaying with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Hupfer. Miss Beatrice Howe, of Leaming­ ton, is spending the Easter vacation at her home here. Mr. and Mrs. Percy Rogers, of Detroit, were week-end visitors with friends here, and Mrs. Geo. Paulin, who has spent the past couple of weeks with them in Detroit, has re­ turned home. Mrs. D. D. Sanderson and son, Jim, spent Sunday in London, where the former will remain for a few days. Miss Eleanor Douglas, of Lebanon, is spending the Easter holidays at the home of her mother, Mrs. J. Douglas. Mrs. I. S.* Durst spent Saturday with friends in Listowel. Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Allen and fam­ ily, of Brussels, spent Sunday with friends here. Dr. W. A. and Mrs. Spence, Tor­ onto, were week-end visitors with the latter’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Rann. Mr. and Mrs. Campbell and family have moved their household effects to the house owned by Miss M. Smith. Mr. and Mrs. Philip Durst were Toronto visitors for a couple of days last week. Mr. and Mrs. Norman Brandon and daughter, Norma, of Toronto, are vis­ itors with Mr. and Mrs. R. Stocks, Mr. and -Mrs. Wesley Paulin are now occupying the house recently va­ cated by Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Timm and family. Rev. A. M. Grant is spending a few days this week in Toronto. The regular meeting of the Y.P.U. is being withdrawn this week due to the holiday, and the prayer meeting this week is cancelled due to Rev. A. M. Grant being in Toronto. Miss A, Schaab spent Easter at her home in Elmwood, Miss A. Archibald is spending the 'Easter vacation at her home at Sea­ forth. Miss Irene Wright, of Muskoka, is home with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Alex. Wright for the Easter vacation. Mrs. Selby Dodds and daughter, Elizabeth, of Beeton, are visiting at the home of her parents, Mr, *and Mrs. D. D< Sanderson. Mrs. R. C. Berkinshaw, of Toronto, Spent a few days last week with her parents, Mr, and Mrs. Fred Kitchen. Mrs. H. McTavish, of Stratford, spent the week-end with her sister, Mrs. Geo, Paulin Sr. Mrs. A, Mcaheti and family are spending the week with her husband in London, who has been in the hos­ pital there for some months. Mr. Fred Hambly who has been making some changes on his house also giving a coat of paint, has im­ proved the appearance of it very much. The members of St. James A.Y.P.A, are serving a Hot Supper in the school-room of the Anglican Church on Wedn^iday of this week. Good Friday Service at Anglican Church A service was held at St. James Anglican Church on Good Friday ev­ ening when the rector, .Rev. A. H. O’Neil, choosing as his text I. Cor. 2:2 “For I am determined not to know anything among you, save Jesus Christ and Him crucified,” delivered a sermon very much in keeping with the occasion. Referring to the story of the Cross, the rector fully explain­ ed the meaning of death and the here­ after, and urged that we should all lay our troubles and short-comings on the Cross, as was the body of our Lord and on Easter Day would begin a newer and a higher living for us all. Easter Service at Anglican Church Special Easter Communion Service was held at St. James Church on Sun­ day evening with the rector, Rev. A. H. O’Neil conducting the service. The Easter message delivered by the rector was based on the text found in St. John 20:4 “So they ran both together, and the other disciple did outrun Peter and came first to the sepulchre,” the theme of which was “enthusiasm.” Four main thoughts were expressed in the sermon — the Fact of the First Easter, Christ, the Victory, and the command to “Go tell the brethren.” ’The chancel was bright with Spring flowers, and Spec­ ial Easter music, composed of Easter hymns, and an anthem by the Choir, was sung. Racial Reconciliation will be the theme of Rev. A, H. O’Neil’s sermon at the Anglican Church on Sunday evening next. Mr. O’Neil spoke on this subject a few weeks ago and is repeating the sermon by special re­ quest next Sunday. Mr. and Mr$. John Fleming, Tor­ onto, were week-end guests of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Brown. Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Wade, Ford- wich, spent Sunday with D. S. and Mrs. MacNaughton. Mr. and tMrs. Lloyd Felker and family, Listowel, were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Timm on Sunday. Miss Marjorie Ross, Toronto, spent the week-end with her cousin, Mrs. J. J. Allen and Mr. Allen. Mr. Muir McLaughlin is spending a few days with his parents,' Mr. and Mrs. N. T. (McLaughlin, at .Wingham. Mrs. I, J. Gamble, Fordwich, also her daughter, Miss Evelyn Gamble, Stella, spent Tuesday with Mr. and Mrs. D, S. MacNaughton and other friends. , Mrs. Lucclle Rann and sons, Jack and Barry, were week-end guests of friends in town, Mrs. Rann returned to London on Monday accompanied by Mr, and Mrs. Clarence White but the boys are remaining for the week. Miss Jennie Murray, of Wingham, spent the week-end with Misses E. P, and K, Hazelwood. Mr* and Mrs. A. R. Wells were vis­ itors at the home of Mr* and Mrs. G. A, Wearring during the week-end. W.M.S. Easter Meeting The Easter Thank-Offering meet­ ing of the W.M.S., United Church, was held in the church school-room on Wednesday evennig of last week. The president-, Mrs. Stocks, presided over the devotional period. The Roll Call, An Easter Thought, brought a fine response in which the Girls’ Mis­ sion Circle joined. Miss Elva Stocks read An Easter Message on Giving. Mrs. Charles McCutcheon contribut­ ed a solo “Alone” with Miss K. Haz­ elwood as accompanist. The guest speaker was Rev. J. F. Anderson of Wingham, who gave an address full of interest and inspiration, dealing with his work as a student missionary in a mission station north of Battle­ ford, Sask. Several Easter hymns were sung with Miss Mary Gibson as organist. Young People’s Union “The Knight that would not quit’’ was the topic taken by Miss Elva Stocks at Monday evening’s meeting of the Y.P.U. Gladys Musgrove was in charge of the meeting. Scripture reading was taken by1* Mima Dodds, followed by the Lord’s Prayer in un­ ison, a hymn and the Mizpah benedic­ tion brought the meeting to a close. Institute to Meet April 28th The April meeting of the W. I. will be held on Thursday, April 28th, at 3 p.m. at the home of Mrs. J. Ad­ ams. Roll call, paying of fees. Topic —Fire Prevention in Home and School, by Miss Aileen Schaab. Re­ freshments Com.: Mrs. MacDonald, Mrs. Lovell. Easter Pageant Presented “The Road to Jerusalem” a pag­ eant depicting the events leading up to the Death and Resurrection, was presented by the Young People of United Church on Sunday evening. No magician is necessary to bring instant beauty to your home . .• the.magic of NARVO's 30 rainbow colours Is the charm that transforms. Ideal tor every type of furniture, walls, floors, or any other wood or metal surface. NARVO is in­ expensive and easy to u*e —■ And dries quickly* With d hard-M-cbony finish that defies wear! THE MURPHY COMPANY LIMITED 4 COLOR MAGIC NARY R. H. Carson & Son H. Buchanan « John Runge, Hardware The play was directed by Rev. A. M. ious characters. Miss Elva Stocks Grant, a large number taking the var- and Mrs. Charles McCutcheon were the solosists with Miss Mary Gibson, in charge of the music. The story of the play was read by Mrs. MacNau- ghtton. OBITUARY Mrs. Thomas Walker On Wednesday, April 13th, there passed to the Great Beyond following a lingering illness a well known cit­ izen in the person of Mrs. Thomas Walker. Phoebe Jane Brawn was born near Napanee, Ont., in 1877, and when a child she came with her par­ ents to Wroxeter, where she has re­ sided1 .ever since. In 1889 she was given in marriage to Mr. Thomas Walker who* predeceased her 12 years ago. For man-years they lived on the 2nd line of Tilqiberry, later re­ tiring to the village. *"’>, Mrs. Walker was a woman of many sterling qualities, a god friend,,, and neighbor, a faithful church member * when able to attend. For many years she took a great interest in the work of the W.M.S. and will be greatly missed by all who knew her. She leaves to mourn her loss, a sister, Miss Ellen Brown, and a bro­ ther, Mr. Thomas Brown, another brother, Leonard, passed on some years ago. The funeral service was held at the home on Friday afternoon, Rev. A. M. Grant' had charge gnd chose for his text I Corinthians 15:58 “There­ fore my beloved brothren, be ye sted- fast, upmovable, always abounding in, the work of the Lord, for as much, as ye know that your labour is not in vain.” The pallbearers were: Mesrs. Al­ bert Gallagher, J. N. Allen, D. W. Rae, T. A. Gibson, R. J. Rann, John Smith. Currie, Ont. Whigham, Ont. Clifford, OnL