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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1940-01-11, Page 8>AGE EIGHT *I when Mrs. Earl Hamilton and Mrs. „ George Thomson assisted the hostess in serving refreshments. Show Starts at 8.00 p.m. Except Saturday Saturday Night, Two Shows 745 and 045 p,m Matinee Saturday Afternoon at 2.30 p.m. Thursday, Friday, Saturday, January 11, 12, 13 HENRY FONDA ALICE BRADY MARJORIE WEAVER In —— “Young Mr. Lincoln” The picture presents a pioneer story of a murder trial in the backwoods. Also “News” Matinee Saturday Afternoon at 2.30 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, January 15, 16, 17 LORETTA YOUNG WARNER BAXTER -----In -— ‘Wife, Husband and Friend’ The picture presents the successive dilemmas of a wealthy gentleman, allergic to fine music, whose wife sets out to get herself a career in! voice. —?— Also — “The Three Stooges” and “The Immortal Brush” BLUEVALE Sunday Services In the United Church on Sunday morning, the pastor, Rev. C. Tavener, occupied the pulpit and conducted communion service. “Taking Christ as your Guide into the New was the subject of his sermon. At the morning service in Presbyterian Church, Douglas Donald, of Lucknow, a Knox College student, used the text “Ye have not passed this way heretofore,” compar­ ing the New Year to the untrodden way of Life. If we enter with hope Year” Knox Mac- JANUARY SALE CONTINUES Only our January Sale could bring you these savings on COATS and DRESSES Our aim is to dispose of every single garment to make way for early arrivals of Spring merchan­ dise. „ Also On Sale — ' Fur-Trimmed Coats — Hudson Seal Coats Canadian Mink Muskrat Coats HANNA’S LADIES SHOP Exclusive Not Expensive Save Money By Prepaying Town of Wingham 1940 Taxes Taxpayers may make payments on account of 190 taxes up to 90 per cent, of 1939 taxes. Interest at the rate of Five per cent, per an­ num will be allowed on such prepayments. r Prepayments of taxes must be made at the Town Treasurer’s Office, Town Hall. . W. A. GALBRAITH, Treasurer, Town of Wingham. Hinduism Subject of W.M.S. Talk :■ The W.M.S, of Knox Presbyterian Church met at the home of Mrs. Pet­ er S. MacEwen on Thursday after- I noon. The president, Mrs. J, J. El- ; Hott, presided, Scripture reading and ' prayer was taken by Miss. Scott and ; Miss Fowler, Mrs, Peter "JS. MacEw- ! en gave a talk on Current Events, She dealt mostly with the work of the tea­ chers in the different missionary schools, ^supported by the W. M. S. Mrs. W. H. McKinney, continuing the study of Life in India, spoke on Hin­ duism and its various forms, and told of the progress being made by the missionaries among the untouchables, which is one of the lowest casts in India, I Y.P.U. Visit Brussels Group I The newly-elected president, Wil­ liam Blackmore, presided at the week­ ly meeting of the Y.P.U. in the Unit­ ed Church on Friday evening. After singing a hymn,. Spence McKinnon ' read the Scripture lesson. The financ- j ial report of the Banquet was receiv- ( ed and accepted. The society accepted ! an invitation to attend the regular I meeting of th^ Y.P.U. at Brussels on January 15th and conduct the devo- ' tional exercises. W. J. Peacock had I charge of the latter part of the pro­ gram when Rev. C. Tavener'’ led in I prayer and Miss Delphine Bisbeck j gave a reading. Mrs. C. Tavener con- j tinued her talk on her trip to Eng- j land, the City of London in particu­ lar. She mentioned visiting Bucking­ ham Palace, seeing the Princesses • Elizabeth and Margaret Rose, also a l conversation she had with one of the 1 guards. The talk was most interest­ ing. and prayer it will mean a successful ending. Supper at Annual Meeting C. Tavener was the hostess monthly meeting of the Wo- Associatidn of the United Plan Mrs. for the man’s Church on Thursday afternoon. The president,. Mrs. S. N. Gallaher, pre­ sided and after the devotional exer-! ciSes conducted the business of the meeting, the main item being the mak­ ing of plans for the bean supper to be served the evening of the annual con­ gregational .meeting near the end of January. A social hour was enjoyed United Church S.S. Elects The annual meeting of the United Church. Sunday School was held on Friday afternoon, with the pastor, Rev. C. Tavener, presiding, encourag­ ing reports were heard from the sec­ retary and treasurer. During the year ! the sum of $28.00 was sent to tMis- ’ | sions. The resignation of Mrs. M. L. | Aitken as superintendent, was not ac- j cepted, and W. J. Johnston was ap­ pointed acting superintendent during Mrs. Aitken’s absence, with W. J. Peacock as assistant. Other officers elected were: Sec., George Hethering- I ton; Assist. Sec., Stewart McLennan; j Treasurer, Margaret Curtis; Librar- , ian, Robert Shaw; Pianist, Miss Mar- f garet Curtis; Missionary Sec., Mrs. J. Wickstead; Temperance Sec., Spence McKinnon; Class teachers: Class 1, Mrs. Will Johnston, Mrs. Sparling Johnston; Class 2, Mrs. Geo. Thom­ son, Mrs. Jas. Johnston; Class 3, W. J. Peacock, George Johnston; Class 4, Edward Johnston, Ross Smith; Class 5, Mrs. R. J. McLennan, Miss Emma Johnston; Class 6, Mrs. E. Johnston ! assisted by class members; Class 7, Robert Shaw assisted by class mem- . bers; Cradle Roll Supt, Mrs. S. N. I Gallaher. I I 1 I I $33.30 Sent to Bible Society The collectors for the local branch of the British and Foreign 'Bible Soc­ iety completed the canvas in this dis­ trict the end of December and the secretary-treasurer, Mrs. R. F. Garniss has remitted to the head office in Tor- J onto, the sum of $33.30: The work of i the collectors and contributors is greatly appreciated. Mission Group Name Officers The monthly meeting of the Steady and True Mission Band was held in the Sunday School room of the Unit­ ed Church on Saturday afternoon. Af­ ter singing “Take my life and let it be” and repeating the Lord’s Prayer, Mrs. Tavener read the Scripture les­ son from St. John’s Gospel. The treasurer’s statement showed that $35 i had been sent to Missions, this am­ ount exceeded the allocation by $15. j MlsS Mossie Milligan spoke Oh the ; study chapter, it dealt with the diff- : erence between the lives of people liv­ ing in Calcutta ahd people livihg in this country. Mrs. Tavener,, bn behalf of the society, expressed regret that Miss Mossie Milligan, an active mem­ ber of the Band, would be leaving itt a short time for Toronto. Following are the officers for 1040: President, Daisy Holmes; 1st Vice Pres., Alba Shiell; Supervisor, Mrs. G Tavener; Rec. Sec., Margaret Curtis; Treasurer, Louie Patton; Press Sec,, Heten Thomson; Pianists, Margaret Curtis, Helen Thomson. Rev. C. Tavener closed the meeting, WHITECHURCH < Mrs. Mitchell, of Wittgltam, who ' spent a few weeks with her niece, Mrs, Xufelt, of Sudbuiy, spent the week­ end with her sister, Mrs. Fred David- , son, I Mr, 'George Ross’, who has been at- ' attending the Canadian Radio School in Toronto for the past few months, left on Monday to resume his studies, after his holidays. WINGHAM ADVANCE-TIMES Community Plate» We strongly recommend fill* ing your requirements at the present prices, An Advance In Price is definitely assured short­ ly, We have in stock all the pop­ ular patterns, George Williams — Jeweller — Miss Elizabeth Mirehouse is assist­ ing at the home of Mr, and Mrs. Fred Newman. 1 Miss Mary Weir left on Saturday to visit with friends in Toronto prior to leaving, for her position in a hos­ pital at Mount MacGregor, New* York State, and Mr. Jas. Weir, who also spent last week here with his parents, Mr; and Mrs. Fred Davidson, left on Sunday for his position in London. Mr. Harold Johnston, of Lucknow, and his nieces, Kathleen ‘ and Jean Simpson, visited with Mr. and Mrs. Will Conn on Sunday before going to the home of the latter’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Hardie Simpson, Tees- water. Mrs. Clarence Cox spent last week at Auburn at the home of her brother, Mr. Nelson Patterson, and her moth­ er, Mrs. Wm. Patterson, passed away on Wednesday. Her husband prede­ ceased her . in September. She was buried in Ball’s Cemetery on Friday afternoon. The sympathy of the community is extended to Mrs. Cox in her bereavement. Mr. Elisha .Walker, a life-long resi­ dent of E. Wawanosh, passed away on Thursday last at the home of his January SALE At — Men’s Store -ip- , •Overcoats Suits Underwear Save this month - prices .. will not be lower. HANNA & Co. <1 EXAMINE EYES AND FIT GLASSES *- BUT I DO It RIGHT! — and at very moderate -prices Eyesight Specialist R. A. ReidR.O. Eyesight Specialist At Williams* Jewelry Store Every Wednesday Morning 9 to noon. ! daughter, Mrs. Ed. Irwin, of Goderich. • He was in his 74th year and’had been j confined to his bed since July last. This community extends sympathy to his daughter, and his two sons, George and Harold.,, of E, Wawanosh. The W.M.S. of the United Church held a tea at the home of Mrs. Rob­ ert purdon on Thursday last. The United Church congregation are hold­ ing their annual meeting in the church on Wednesday, January 17th. The meeting of the Young People of the Presbyterian Church was held * on Monday evening with Miss Velma [ | Scott in charge and giving the call to I worship. Miss Merle Wilson read the Scripture lesson and Mrs, Rhys Pol­ lock in the meditation period spoke on. “Thoughts for the New Year/ Rev. J. Pollock gave an instructive talk on “The Making of the New Testament" and Dawson Craig led .in prayer. The topic “The Call to t Christian Youth" was in charge of Miss Janet Craig, and Miss Velma Scott gave a reading,' Mr. Prayer. The meeting was closed by the Mizpah Benediction in unison. This community extends sympathy to Mrs. Andrew Wilson and James in their bereavement,’ The Y.P.U. of the United Church on Monday Evening was in charge of Mr, Jas, Falconer, who gave the call to worship and led in prayer, The Scripture lesson was read by Miss Mildred Moore and the comments giv­ en by Miss Mildred McClenaghan, and Miss Anna May Carrick led in prayer. Miss Genevieve Watt gave a reading, Winning, and Mrs. Jas. Fal­ coner read “Care of the Day." The topic, Having A Good Time, was ta­ ken by Charlie Moore. The meeting was closed by the society prayer in unison, and all enjoyed the games in the recreation period which followed. BELGRAVE Institute to Meet Jan. 16th The Historical Research meeting of the Belgrave Women’s Institute will be held at the home of Mrs. Clarence Wade on Tuesday, January 16th, at 2.30 p.m. The'convenors are Mrs. H. Procter and Mrs. Nelson Higgins. Roll Call, Name the first settler where you live. Current Events, Mrs. Gor­ don Higgins. Address—To be chosen. Music by- Miss Elaine Walsh. Lunch committee, iMrs. R. J. MacKenzie and Mrs. Nelson Higgins. All the ladies of the community are cordially invit­ ed to attend. At a meeting of the Official Board of the United Church on Monday, Rev. J. B. Townend was extended a unanimous invitation to continue his pastorate for another year. , Short Course Officers Elected The short courses being conducted by the Department of Agriculture completed the first week. During the week officers were elected in each sec­ tion, the girls elected Ruth Wheeler as president and Alberta MciMurray as secretary. The boys’ officers elect­ ed were; President, John Gear; Vice Pres., Ronald Coultes ^Secretary, Ken­ neth Wheeler and Treasurer, Jas. R. Coultes. The classes joined for the Literary meeting, on Friday afternoon when John Gear acted as chairman.. The program consisted of community singing, violin selection by Harvey McDowell, a trumpet solo' by Clifton Walsh, Alberta McMurray accompan­ ied with the piano for both numbers. And old time geography match com­ pleted the program. Miss Dorothy Golleyr a student of Stratford Normal School did practical teaching in Belgrave School last week. .The first skating on the Belgrave Community Rink was enjoyed Satur­ day evening. GLENANNAN Mr. Andrew Wallace, of Islington, spent a few days with his parents and attended the.funeral of his aunt, the late Beatrice Eadie.» Miss Delight and Allah Reid were week-end guests with Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Bain, Wihgham. Miss Aiieen Underwood, who has spent the holidays with her parents, Mr. and returned duties. Those schools are Norman Muir to Ridge­ town, Donald Fortune to Woodstock, Nellie Gilkinson to Galt, Loreen Gil- kinson to Brucefield and Stewart Mui* vey to Rent River. Miss Madeline Casemore visited on Friday with her sister, Mrs, George. Mundell. Mrs. G. N. Underwoodj has to Toronto to resume her who have returned to their SALEM& Mrs. Wilbur Fralick and ITrallclc spent Sunday ev- Mr. and Mrs; Allan ettmg with friends at Harriston. Mr. and Mrs, Hit Roll, of the 7th Cort. of Turnberry, sflent Saturday with Mr, and Mrs. Wm. M Miss Gladys Weir, of Wroxeter,: spbttt the week-end with hat parents, Ml and Mrs.-W. & Weir. Mary, little daughter of Mr, and January Bargains 12,50 ft OVERCOATS Now is the time to invest in a new coat at a real saving. Smart models in fleeces, vel­ ours and meltons are now on sale at 15.95 and 19.95. Horsehide Coats— Lined with all wool melton, beaverine col­ lar Sheepskin Coats— reg. 9.50.......6.95 Sport Jackets — imported English Melton - Neva-Wet processed........................ Crean Hats —smart furfelts - regularly priced «2.95, 3.95 .................................clearing 1.98 $25.95 Tip Top Tailors present their new I spring range for -1940. Choose your suiting now while the range is complete. KING’S ANNUAL MEETING — OF THE — Turnberry Agricultural Society Will Be Held In The COUNCIL CHAMBERS, WINGHAM at 2.30 p.m., on Saturday, January 13,1940 , All members are urged to be present. H. L. Sherbondy, Sec’y. R. J. Currie, Pres. Mrs. Harvey Copeland, is at present under the Doctor’s care, suffering from a very sore throat and a sore ear. We hope to see her all fight very soon. Mr. and Mrs. Maitland Porter, from near Wingham, spent last Sunday with the latter’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Simmons. Mr. Wilfred Weir has gone to Kirk­ land Lake where he intends to spend the winter. . Sacrament was observed in the PROMPT DELIVERYPHONE 161 SHOP AT Smith’s Economy Food Store ..-M.m 10 Lbs, 25c Eat Fresh Fruits and Vegetables for Health. Our Stock is Always FRESH CRISP CELERY HEARTS 10c bunch SEEDLESS GRAPEFRUIT___...... 5 for 25c PURE ORANGE MARMALADE 25c 82-02. Jar DALTON’S O.K. JELLY POWDERS ....... . 5 Pkgs. 25c SWEET MIXED PICKLES PYRAMID COFFEE .................... 25c 27-02. jar ......... 39c Lb. SMITH’S FOUR O’CLOCK BROKEN PEKOE BLACK TEA.......... 69c Lb. PALMOLIVE THRIFT BULK TOILET SOAP 4 for 23c SOAP FLAKES ....... 3 Lbs. 25c SPAGHETTI .... 215-oz. tins 23c 24-oz. tin 16c LEALAND | NEWPORT TOMATO CATSUP 18c Battle 1 FLUFFS.............25 c Pkg. NIPPY OLD CANADIAN CHEESE .39c Lb. Good Quality YORK BOLOGNA........... 17c Lb. COOKING ONIONS LARGE ICEBERG HEAD LETTUCE ... 2 for 19 c SWEET JUICY NAVEL ORANGES 23c Doz. CHOICE f * LEMONS ......... 3 for 10c Thursday, January 11, 1940 church here last Sunday afternoon. Mrs. Cleve Stafford received.' ax call to London where 'Mr. Stafford! is- at present a patient in the hospital!. He has developed pneumonia;.. We' hope he may soon recover.. He (being diplomatic)-:; “1 shall' miss you terribly when You’re away; in fact, I don’t quite' know wliat I shall do, but—” She (being noble): “Ohl! Very welh I won’t go.”