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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1940-01-11, Page 7Wroxeter News and Gorrie Vidette Thursday, January 1H 1940 the young couple left on a -motor trip to several Western Ontario points* They will make their home in Clif­ ford* If you want a prompt, economical ibwfoe#* like administration of your estate, name as your EXECUXOR- Canadian People As A Whole Invit­ ed to Participate THE STERLING TRUSTS CORPORATION 372 BAY ST., TORONTO OVER 28 YEARS EXPERIENCE GORRIE .Miss Evelyn Dane was a recent -guest of Mr. and Mrs, R. G, Dane; -other guests at the same home were: Mr, and Mrs. J, Pollock, of Pine Riv- •er; Mr. and Mrs. Harold Pollock, of "Whitechurch, Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Dane •of Fordwich, and Mr, “Bob” Becktel and son, Bobbie, of Kincardine. Miss Helen Desjardine, of Toronto, spent a couple of days last week with Mr, and Mrs. Cloyne Michael. Mr. and Mrs. E, W. Carson spent ;a couple of days in Toronto this week. Mr, and Mrs. H. M, Hastie were ;Guelph visitors on Saturday. Rev. and Mrs. G. W. Butt and dau­ ghter, Kathleen, of . Harrow, were guests of Mr. and Mrs, Thos. Brad- tiock last week. * Mrs. Howes has returned home af­ ter visiting her mother at Monkton. Mr. Clifford1 Cooke visited on Fri­ day with relatives in Kitchener. Mr. Joe Earngey was a Goderich •visitor one day last week. • , Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Day and fam­ ily, also Mr. Kenneth- Underwood, have returned home after spending -the past two weeks visiting friends in Detroit and Jackson, |Mich. Sergeant-Major Bert Abell and Mrs. Abell, of Listowel, were guests at the latter’s brother’s, Mr, R. G. Newton ;and Mrs, Newton on Friday. Mr. George Armstrong, of Tyner, ;Sask., is visiting his sister, Mrs, Geo. A- Dane and Mr. Dane. We are sorry to report Mr. Cleve ‘Stafford is not as well. Mrs. Stafford Went to London on Saturday and we trust she will bring back a good re­ port of his& condition. The Evening Auxiliary will be held •on Monday evening next, Jan. 15th, at the home of Mrs. E. W. Carson, 4and is called for 8.15. Mrs. C. Michel and Miss Evelyn Dane have charge ■of the program. (Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Carson are holi­ daying in Lakeland, Fla. We are sorry to report the Gorrie correspondent, Miss Myrtle' Short, is laid up with a severe cold, and we trust she will soon be on her rounds again. So far in January we have had any­ thing but a January .thaw. Beginning Dec? 30 the snow began falling and continued to fall until Jan. 6th, when Old Man Winter sent the thermom­ eter down to 38 below zero on Sun­ day morning, Dec. 7th. Mr. Willard Michael spent Week-end with friends at Ethel. the Village Trustees Elected On Friday, history repeated -itself in'Gorrie. For after a lapse of thirty years, the electors turned out again to vote for Village Trustees, or what are better known as “Town Fathers.” 'There are slightly over 200 on the voters’ list for the village and 108 managed to wade the snow .and poll their yotes, many of whom made the trip twice in the week to cast their vote in municipal affairs, the Howick election .being held on Monday. The result of this election was: C/ R. Black, Butcher ...... 102 Geo. McKee, Retired Farmer ... 85 Robert Ferguson, Mail Courier 58 Reg. Newton, Mail Courier .....- 46 Auxiliary Had New Year’s Meeting On Thursday afternoon, Jan. 4th, the Women’s Auxiliary of St. Steph­ en’s Church, Gorrie, held their,New Year meeting-at the residence of Mrs. W. C. King, with a fair attendance, notwithstanding weather conditions and illness which prevailed throughout the parish. The forepart of the after­ noon was devoted to sewing fort St. Patti’s School, Alberta. This was fol­ lowed by business and devotional ex­ ercises. The Scripture reading was ta- YOUR EYES NEED ATTENTION Our 25 Point Scientific Examin­ ation enables us td give you Clear, Comfortable Vision F. F. HOMUTH “ ‘ Optometrist Phone 118 Harriston ____.............■■■'■ ■........................■■................................... MONUMENTS at first cost Having our factory equipped with the most modern machinery for the exe­ cution of high-class work we ask you to see the largest display of monu­ments of any retail factory in Ontario. All finished by Sand blast machines. We import all our gramteS from the Old Country quarries direct, in the rough, Yoft can save all local dedl- ers’, agents’ .and middleman profits by seeing; us. E. J. Skelton & Son , Kt West End Bridge—WALKERTON On . their round-the-world honey­ moon trip, Mr. and Mrs. James H. R; Cromwell were captivated by Hono­ lulu. The former Doris Duke, reput­ edly world's richest girl, and her ec­ onomist .husband, newly appointed U- ken by Mrs. Lawrence. The Presi­ dent, Mrs. Holmes, gave an appropri­ ate talk, on New Year’s Gifts. Spec­ ial mention was made of-three, Thb gift of a fresh start, of new hope and that of assurance. In closing, she made brief mention of the Epiphany and the gifts that were presented to the Child Jesus, urging that in this the New Year, we show our gratitude for the many gifts we daily receive from our Heavenly Father, and go forth together in faith,-with the Star of Bethlehem as our guide. Mrs. W. C. King read an appropriate poem en­ titled "Gifts.” A few well chosen re­ marks were made by the Rector, Rev. J. L. Ball and the meeting was clos­ ed .with prayer. The hostess served a dainty lunch and a social half-hour was spent together. Held Skating Party The first meeting of the year of the Young Married Couples’ Club of the United Church, took the form of a skating pilrty at the local arena with the North Group in charge. A fair cro.wd was present to enjoy good skating to music. Later the skaters assembled in^the board room of the church and enjoyed a lunch consisting of hot vegetable soup, crackers and cake. The next meeting will be On Jan. 17th with the' South group in charge. Mr? and Mrs. Archie Miller spent Friday with relatives near Moles- worth. Mrs. George Arscott and son, Ken­ neth, of Toronto, who have spent the past couple of weeks, with the form­ er’s mother, Mrs. Alex. Miller, and Mr. and Mrs. Archie Miller, returned to their home on Saturday. . Miss Robinson, who has been Spending some time with her niece, Mrs. Ball, and Rev. Ball, left for Tor­ onto on Monday where she will visit relatives, Rev. Ball motoring her to the city. Rev. and Mrs. H. N. Watt and lit­ tle son, Harold, spent New Year’s and a few days last week with the form­ er’s patents at Palmerston. ' We are sorry to report the illness of Mrs. Robt. Ferguson, Messrs. R. ,S. Clegg and Thos. Vittie who, we trust, will soon be feeling much improved in their health. ii Held Candle Light Service A unique candle light service was held on Sunday evening in the Gorrie United Church. The light in the Church itself was supplied by candles. The Young People carrying lighted candles, entered the church singing "Again as Evening Shadows Fall.” Front a candle representing the Light of God which was lit by the Presi­ dent of the Y.P.V., Janet Watson four others were lighted by Bernice Day, Margaret Dane, Betty Edwards OTTAWA WILL BE “HOME" OF COLORFUL CROMWELL .COUPLE Y O U R ESTATE S. minister to Ottawa, were welcomed, there with these lei garlands (Left). After the wedding trip the couple re­ turned to build a $500,000 home in Honolulu. It is only one of five hom­ es they own. Now the American le- gation residence in Canada’s capital will be, during Mr. Cromwell’s tenure of office, their Ontario home. Heir­ ess to the Duk'e tobacco millions, Mrs. Cromwell has never sought the lime­ light. One of the best-dressed women, and » Harold Hyndman, representing the light of the prophets before Jesus, the Light of Jesus, the Bible, those who follpw Jesus. In each-case a fe\v words were spoken after lighting the candle quoting* suitable Scripture. Af­ ter the ceremony a story was told by Eleanor Carson entitled “No Dark or Lonely Corners in God^s House.” The installation of the Y.P.U. officers fol­ lowed. Then the minister using a poem called “God’s Lamps Are We”, lighted the candles of the Young Peo­ ple from the Central Candle and they retired singing “Lead Kindly Light.” Gorrie Y.P.U. The Gorrie Young People’s Union held a skating party in the Arena dur­ ing the Christmas holidays. The ice was good and everyone enjoyed them­ selves. At 10.30 hungry and happy, they took’ off their skates and hurried to the church where many keen ap­ petites were satisfied with good hot pork and beans served with bread and butter and delicious hot coffee. After everyone had eaten their fill, Mr. Watt took over the business which consist­ ed mainly of electing a president for the New Year, this was accomplished after some discussion, and it was de­ cided to hold a candle-lighting service and installation of officers the first Sunday in the New Year. The meet­ ing closed with the Mizpah Benedic­ tion and “Blest Be The Tie That Binds.” The officers: President, Janet Wat­ son; Vice Pres., Harold Edgar; Sec., Betty Edwards; Treas., Russel Rut­ tan; Fellowship Con., Margaret Dane; Christian Culture Con., Lyle Fitch; Citizenship Con. Alma Galbraith; Mis­ sionary Con., Jeaq Gowdy; Social Convertor, Evelyn Dane; Assist. Soc­ ial Con., David Neilson; Publicity Con., Reta Galloway. WROXETER - iMiss Elva Stocks spent a few days in London the guest of her sister, Mrs. Lloyd Notth and Mr. North. Miss Jean Sharpin spent a few days recently with Mr. and Mrs, S. Chittick in Wingham. Mr. George Brown returned to,his studies at O.V.C., Guelph, early last Week. Mr. and Mrs. A. N. Edgar, Lett* wood and Laurie Stewart, Fordwich, were recent guests of Mr. and Mrs, Vernon Denny in town. „ Messrs. Clifton MacDonald and W. Parks, R.C.F.C., Toronto, spent the week-end at their homes in town, Mr. Tom Burke spent a few days in Toronto last week. , Born—In Wroxeter on Sunday, Jan. 6th, to Mr. and Mrs. Carl Smith, a daughter.’ » Miss Mima Dodds underwent an operation for the removal of tonsils In Wingham General Hospital recently, r Dr. I. Campbell performing the oper­ ation. Mr.' George^rown while on vaca­ tion with his parents, here, spent a day with Mr. and Mrs. A. Coutts, of Wingham. Mr. Keith McLaughlin, Wingham, visited with Mr. and Mrs. D. S. Mac- Naughton on Thursday of last week. Ileett, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. L. Kaake, is very ill with pneumonia. We hope she will soon improve. Bella Overcome by Coal Gas The many friends of Miss MacDowell, will regret to know she has been in Wingham Hospital for several days. Miss MacDowell, who lives alone, was overcome with coal gas while working around the stove on which she fell, burning both hands quite badly. She was able from the window to attract a neighbor passing, and was removed to Wingham Hos­ pital where she iS^getting along nicely. St. James Congregational Social The Sunday School teachers and of­ ficers and parents will hold their- an­ nual Social Evening in the Church school room on Jan. 17th. Women’s Missionary Society The January meeting of the W. M. S. will be held in the church school­ room on Thursday, Jan. 11th, at 3.00 p.m. Mrs. Stocks will have charge of the meeting and each member is ask­ ed to contribute a number on the pro­ gramme in keeping with the New Year. Addition to School Completed The junior pupils and their teach­ er, Miss Elva Stocks, have moved in­ to the new room which has been re­ cently ’added to the sphobl building. The addition is modernly equipped, well lighted and heated and should fill a long wanted need. INSTITUTE HEAR OF NEW SCHOOL COURSE Miss E. Stocks Gave Splendid Talk The first Women’s Institute meet­ ing of tile Ijew Yeat was held at the home of Mrs. H. Waller on Thursday last, whose living room was most at­ tractive with a brilliantly lighted! Christmas tree, The president, Mrs, J. J, Allen, presided and opened with the singing of‘the Ode and the Lord’s Prayer in unison. During the business period reports were given by the Christmas Cheer committee, Mrs, H. Waller, Mrs, Carr and Mrs. J. N. Al­ len, who sent out 14 boxes to the shut-ins, and flowers to Miss Good­ fellow, Wild is how itt Toronto" A committee was appointed to meet with the Howiek Couneil re the con­ dition of the back streets with sndw. she is pictured (RIGHT) on boardwalk Cromwell, a student subjects. the Mr. and at Atlantic City with author of three books of political and monetary The Roli Call, Why is the Women’s Institute worthwhile?, brought many tributes to the organization's value educationally and socially especially was it commended for the friendly and neighborly atmosphere at all of its meetings. Miss Elva Stocks, tea­ cher of the primary classes in the lo­ cal school, was guest speaker, and in her fine address outlined the new pub­ lic school course of study very close­ ly. At the outset Miss Stocks said the course provides more active think­ ing and freedom for the teacher. It is more interesting. It is necessary to hold interest of children before good teaching. Readers are beautiful­ ly illustrated in a more interesting form. Course is working toward .the abolishing of homework?1 and to pro­ mote according, to age rather than ability because the course is for aver­ age child. Good health is first on list of subjects, morning inspection of hands, teeth, etc., for which they re­ ceive standing on the health chart. English is the second subject of im­ portance which includes reading, writ­ ing, spelling, language. Library day is held each month and a week prev­ iously a book chosen from the School Library, following the reading of it the child tells the, story orally. Script­ alphabet is used in grades 1 and 2, and in grade 3 write. No ink is used up to grade 5. Social studies includ­ ing History, Geography, Social Life, is third on the last, four, Natural Sci­ ence, Plant Arithmetic; compulsory on the list work from the building in the sand pile, to play writing and acting in the higher grades. These were a few of the points brought out by the speak­ er on this most interesting subject. Mrs. Wearring expressed the thanks of those present to Miss Stocks. Cur­ rent Events prepared by Mrs. Pope and given by Mrs. J. Adams, included the King’s Christinas Empire broad­ cast and an article on Education, also a choice poem. At the close refresh­ ments were served by Mrs. Waller as­ sisted by Mrs. Carr and Mrs. Van* Velsor and an enjoyable half-hour was spent over the tea cups. and Animal Life; fifth, 6th, Music, which is a subject. Art is the next and includes enterprise WEDDINGS St. Marie - Elliott A quiet but pretty wedding was sol­ emnized on Tuesday, January 2nd,, at the United Church Manse, the Rev. A. M. Grant officiating, when Mar­ garet Jean, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Elliott, 2nd line Turn* berry, became the bride of George St. Marie, ron of Mr. and Mrs. Peter St. Marie, of Cliffotd. The bride wore her travelling costume of Mulberry Wool Crepe over which she wore a coat of the same shade with black accessories, Immediately following the ceremony, WAR LOAN BONDS AS LOW AS $50.00 In preparation for Canada’s first war loan effort of the new world war, a National War Loan Committee and a National Subscription Committee are in process of formation across Canada, and will be organized in time for the initial effort on the economic war front. The National War Loan Commit* tee, under the chairmanship of the Hon. J, L. Ralston, K.C., M.P., Min­ ister of Finance, will be composed of five former Ministers of Finance, Canada’s" nine Provincial treasurers, and more than 200 representative cit­ izens ,resident from coast to coast. The five former Ministers of Finance are: the Rt. Hon. Sir Thomas White, the Hon. Sir Henry Drayton, the Rt, Hon. R. B. Bennett, the Hon. E. N. Rhodes and the Hon'. Chas. A. Dunn­ ing. The nine Provincial Treasurers are: Hon. Thane A. Campbell, P.E.I.; Hon. Angus Macdonald, Nova Scotia; Hon. C. T. Richard, New Brunswick; Hon. J. A. Mathewson, Quebec; Hon. Mitchell F. Hepburn, Ontario; Hon. Stuart S. Garson, Manitoba; Hon. W. J. Patterson, Saskatchewan; Hon. Solon E. Low, Alberta; and Hon. John Hart, British Columbia. Mr. Dufining has also accepted the chairmanship of the National Sub­ scription Committee, which will assist the National War Loan Committee, and will be concerned with the secur­ ing of larger subscriptions of a na­ tional character. It will be respons­ ible for organizing the work of can­ vassing the larger institutions and cor­ porations, in addition to stimulating the broader sale of the bonds to the public. This committee will have the active co-operation of investment dealers throughout Canada, a number of whom have already done consider­ DEPARTMENT OF FISHERIES, OTTAWA. 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To enable eyeryotie to subscribe, it is indicated that bonds will have denominations as low as $50 each for smaller subscriptions. In announcing the acceptance by Mr. Dunning of the chairmanship of the National Subscription Committee, Mr. Ralston said, “Canada is indeed, fortunate that Mr. Dunning has ag­ reed to undertake this important task. His Experience as Minister of Fin­ ance and also in connection with the Victory Loan campaigns during the last war make him the ideal man for the job.” Mrs. Newrich: “You will be care­ ful on my new polished linoleum, won’t you, plumber?” Plumber: “Don’t worry about me, lady. I won’t slip. I’ve got hobnails in me boots.” “There’s nothing slow about Morse. “I guess you never loaned him any money!” “Oh, yes, I have. That’s what I mean. I loaned him $10 six months ago,' and I haven’t’ been able t.o catch him since.