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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1940-01-18, Page 8FACE EIGHT ■ Show Starts at 8.00 P*ni. Except Saturday Saturday Night, Two Shows 7.45 and 9.45 p.m. Matinee Saturday Afternoon at 2.30 p.m. Thursday, Friday, Saturday, January 18, 19, 20 ------ Double Bill------ James Newill in “RENFREW OF THE ROYAL MOUNTED” *-----And ——’ Wm. Beebe in “TITANS OF THE DEEP” Two pictures containing plenty of action and ex citement. ' Aho “News” Matinee Saturday afternoon at 2.30 p.m. Matinee Admission: Adults 20c, Children 10c Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, January 22, 23, 24 WALTER PIDGEON ROSALIND RUSSELL ------In------- “Stronger Than Desire” Two well-known stars in a picture with plenty of entertainment. Also “Musical Comedy” “Coloured Cartoon” Special Attraction Coming “GOODBYE MR. CHIPS” WHITECHURCH Miss Violet Brill, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Brill, of W. Wawanosh, was1 .taken; to St. Joseph’s Hospital, London, last Monday and’underwent .an operation on Tuesday morning for mastoids. She has been making .satis factory recovery. Relatives in this community of Mrs. T. Powell attended her funeral in Whigham on Monday. She was a sis ter of the late Ja& Wilson, of White church, and was formerly Jean Wil son, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Wilson, of Culross. This com- -munity extends sympathy to the be- WINGHAM ADVANCE-TIMES *Thursday, January 18, 1940 paper on Asbestos and Its Uses, and Mrs. Jas. McInnis gave a read "Wor ries.” Mrs. J. G, Gillespie gave an in teresting talk on Cnrreut Events, and the* meeting closed with the singing of the National Anthem. Mr. Richard Welwood. of Culrosis, .spent the week-end at the home of Jiis Uncle, Mr. Cecil Falconer, Mrs. George Harkness is under the doctor's care and Miss Olive Terriff, R.N., is in attendance there. Mr, and Mrs. John Kilpatrick and children, of Lucknow, spent Sunday at the home of her parents, Mr, and. Mrs. Wm. Robinson and Miss Gladys Stayed to visit with her grandparents, Mr, and Mrs. Albert Patterson Spent Friday last at the home of Mrs. Maggie Clifton, Lucknow, Mrs, Clif ton is suffering from a recent stroke. Mr. Gordon Rintoul has purchased the Jackson place, formerly the poul try farm belonging to Mr, Duncan Kennedy, across from Mr. John Craig’s farm. Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Wheeler, Mor ris, visited on Saturday with, her par ents, Mr, and Mrs. Wm. Robinson. The Y.P.U. of the United Church was in charge of (Mrs; Harold Pollock on Monday night and the theme of the meeting was "Medical Missions" or "Jesus Answers’ a Doubting World." Millan Moore gave a reading,- “The Surgeon’s Hand.” Miss Eileen M'c- Clenaghan read the Scripture lesson and Clarence McClenaghan gave the comments’ on the lesson. Mrs, Ezra’ Scholtz sang (the yraper hymn solo, with .the young people responding with the prayer. Miss Agnes Gillespie was in charge of the topic, the fourth chapter of the mission book “Moving Millions” and Miss Mildred McClen aghan led in prayer. Millan Moore, Clarence McClenaghan, Mr, H. Pol lock and Miss M. McClenagha’n had charge of the discussion period, and the meeting closed with (the society prayer., Nex.t week the Y.P.U. com mences an eight-week contest for points- on attendance, program, new members, and being punctual, and theyv plan a social evening after the regular meeting, All are invited to at tend. Miss Lila MacDonald ' and Miss Mary MacDonald, teachers in E. Wa wanosh, spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. Harold Pollock. *> The trustees of S.S. No. .10 called the the REMNANTS Every 'January we bring you this outstanding sale. Esch year after stock taking,, we clear out all remnants of mat erials — curtainings, prints, woollens, flannel ettes, dress goods, 10c and up NEW! our first ship ment of spring prints is in — on sale this week-v end. 19c to 30c KING’S George Pringle’s true and very inter* esting missionary stories "Adventures in Service" was given by Mrs. E. An- thederson. Meeting closed with Lord's Prayer repeated in unison. Short Course Attendance Increased The short courses ‘being held are maintaining their interest and attend ance has increased during the week. Miss Eadie, of the Department of Ag riculture, Toronto, was a visitor to the girls’ class. The boys have been addressed by'J, A, Teller, of Paris, on "Sheep Marketing", D, McMillan, of Stratford, on "Cream Grading, and Testing" and also J, F. L. Simmons, of Toronto, on Farm Forestry, who were present as special instructors. Practical judging was carried out as follows, market hogs and beef entitle at the barns of C, R» Coultes, breeding hogs> at the barm of Robt. Coultes, E. Wawanosh; dairy cattle at the farm of ex-Reeve Cardiff, of Morris, and ap ples at the cold storage rooms at Brussels. On Friday afternoon, the classes joined for the literary meeting - when Ruth Wheeler, president of the girls’ class, presided. The program consisted of an address by R. J. Scott, President of the United Farmers’ Co- Operative Co, Musical selections by an orchestra with Freda Jordan, Har vey McDowell, Ross Anderson and Charlie Higgins as members1, a read ing" by Roy Bennett, Rev, J. B. Town end also spQke a few words. A humor ous kit was presented by Jean Elliott, Irma Cook and Robert Yuill. The Journal was read by Bruce Scott, A vocal duet by Freda Jordan and E1-. eanor Sprung was enjoyed. —«-!----- \ Red Cros Canvass to Start Soon The local Red Cross organization has been granted a charter and will be given "Branch" standing for its work. Detailed arrangements tor ,canvassing 'the village and surrounding territory will be made without delay and work on garments for soldiers, etc., started as soon after that as possible, A re cord of progress will be made through the newspapers from time to time that all concerned may* know what is being done. Dominion of Canada First War Loan FULL INFORMATION H. C. MacLean Phone 115 Hydro Block a- Call by repeating a poem or a verse from an old school. Reader; Several letters of appreciation were read from parties who had beeni remembered at the Christmas season.. Miss. Margaret Curtis gave a fine talk on-"Courtesy and Good Manners in the; Home.” She mentioned kindness as the base of good manners. The righi£ way was us ually the simple and npst natural, al ways give your guest the greatest co’n- sideraition and make h(er. comfortable and at ease. An interesting’ feature of the meeting was the exhibit of quilt blocks, when ideas were exchanged. At the close of the meeting tlie host-' ess invited the Jadiefe to the? dining room where a dainty lunch was* serv ed. Thomas Powell of Wingham. Reeve McNall is attending the Jun- nary session of the County Council at Goderich. Mr. Amos Smith is seriously ill with gangrene in his foot, The annual meeting of BJyith Agri cultural Society will be held in the Orange Hall Saturday, Jan. 20th, The Women's Association of United Church are holding a tea on Tuesday at the home of Mrs. Grasby and will be in charge of group one, Mr, Ralph B*ok has taken, a position with the Bank of Commerce, at Ailsa Craig. The Week of Prayer was held last week, owing to the stormy weather the attendance was not as large as former services. Splendid inspiration al addresses were given by Rev^ H, Wilson, Auburn, Rev.' R, M. Weekes, Rev, A. M. Boyle and Rev. A. Sin clair. Miss’ D. Boyle and Mrs. Harold Phillips contributed solos which were much appreciated. The Red Cross Society met Thurs day with a good attendance, Major Watson, of the organization depart ment, was' the speaker. Miss Gladys Fawcett left on Wed nesday for Toronto where she has. ac- eepted a position..' Mr; and Mrs. Wilbur- Mathers* and. two daughters, of Dublin, spent Sun day with Mr. George Mathers; Mrs. McKinnon/of Brussels; is* vis iting her son, R. H, and Mrs. McKin non. David Jewitt is spending a few days with his daughter, .Mrs, Whitney Stewart, at Wingham. . . Miss Douglas spent the week-end’ with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Win. Douglas, at Lucknow. # .Miss Jean Elliott’is attending tlie* short course at Belgrave, and* is tlie guesit of her grandmother, Mrs. White man.Mrs. H. McKinnon, of Brussels, J spent the week-end with her* son; R’. H. and Mrs; McKinnon. Y.P.U. Elected Officers The annual meeting of the Young People’s Society was held in Belgrave United Church on Wednesday of last week with a good attendance. Rev. J. B, Tbwnend presided and the elec tion ■ of officers for' the ensuing year which resulted as follows: President, Geo;. Michie; Vice Pres., , Borden Scott;, Secretary, Lois' McGuire; Treas.,, James Coultes;* Christian -Fel lowship* Con,, Marjorie Grasby; Mis sionary Con., Kenneth Wheeler; Christian Citizenship Con., ’Clarence. Yuill; Social and Recreational Con., Harold Vincent; Pianist, Freda; Jor dan; Flower Com.,-Elaine Walsh and Edith Procter. It* was. decided! to’don ate $20.00 to local chuirch fund's and' $10.00 to Missionary funds'. The* de votional period .was under the; direc tion of the retiring president,. Miss’ A, Grasby, and a recreational period’, was; directed by Social Committee.*. The- society will combine its meetihg. wiiflV* the annual Church meeting on- Jawtu- ary 23rd. reaved husband and to Miss Frances Wilson. The funeral of Miss Jean Evelyn Barbiour, daughter of Rev. and M,rs. Robt. Barbour of Toronto, was held on Friday afternoon from Trull’s Fun eral Parlours, Toronto, t-o Greenhill Cemetery, .Lucknow, whdre Rev. Mr. Todd, of the' United Church, had charge of, the service. Miss Barbour taught school for a few years and af ter a serious illness, had been an in valid for the past .seventeen years. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Robson, of Walker ton, also Mr. Wm, Barbour and Miss Genevieve Watt, attended the funeral. Rev. Mr. Barbour^ spent the week-end here with his brother, Mr, Wm. Bar bour. Besides the parents, one sister, Mrs. M, I. Albery, survives. On account of the torrential rains on Sunday, the church service in the United Church was withdrawn, al though the Sunday School service was held. Born—On Friday, Jan. 12, in Wing ham General Hospital, ;to Mr., acid Mrs. Fired Newman, of W. Wawa nosh,- a son. Miss Pauline Inglis, is visiting -this* week in Toronto with her sisters., M.tts-.. Fiannigan and Mrs. Sim. off .school bn Tuesday and gave children a holiday on account of intense cold and blocked roads. BELGRAVE Mrs, Bryant,'of Blyth, visited with Mrs,. J. A. Brandon over, -tine week end- Mrs. Evelyn Lake, of Brussels, is staying; with Mrs, J. A. Brandon. Mr, and, Mrs*. Simmons spent Sun day with friends in Durham. . BLUEVALE ARENA Activities SKATING Wednesday Evenings Also Saturday Afternoons Saturday Evenings. HOCKEY Intermediate O.H.A. Monday, Jan. 22nd OWEN SOUND At WINGHAM Tuesday, Jan. 23rd D ouble-Header Juvenile Game 7.30 Kincardine at Wingham Junior Game Goderich at Wingham Annual Meeting of; Ladies’ Guild All officers were unanimously re turned to office in the Ladies’ Guild of Trinity Anglican Church,. Belgrave, at the annual meeting, held at the home of Mrs, Robt. McCrea,, Belgrave, last Wednesday afternoon.. The Rec tor, the Rev, R. M. Weekes^'presided over the election, when the; following of Heers were returned:. President,, Mrs*- R. M. Weekes; Vice; Pires.,, Mrs.. F. Shoebottom; Secretary,,Mrs., Rich ard ^Proctor; Treasurer, Mass- Nora Van Camp*;.,Auditors, Mrs.'C. EL. Wade Mr. Walter Nixon, of. Rondon,, spent -andi Sfs£„ William 'Brydges; Quilt Co-n- the week-end with his Gousin, Mr. C^. i Lever. The. regular monthly meeting of i the Women’s Institute was field last | Tuesday, afternoon with. Mxsu Rhys 1 vener„ Mrs.. F.. Shoebottom;. Press* Re porter*,, Mrs- R. Proctor; Visiting Com mittee,. Mrs*. R. McCrea and.Mrs, Jno.. McGfHl. The Guild honored! time* of the ©West members with Honorary Japan's. New Premier t One. of Japan’s naval leaders, Ad miral. Mitsumasa Yonai, was designat ed! by Emperor Hirohito to form a ■new Cabinet replacing Premier Gen erali Nobuiyuki Abe’s Government which resigned. Tlie choice was a sur prise'as- it was expected that an army man; would get the post. i Y.P.U.. to Meet Monday Evenings ’ The president, William Blackmore, ..presided, at the regular meeting of the Y.P.U. in. the United Church Friday j evening. The Scripture .reading and .prayer was taken by George Thomson, iaiid Daisy Holmes. During the b-usi- ’ness’ period plans were completed for tlie members conducting the devotion al. period at the Y..P.U. meeting in 'Brussels on Monday evening. .George ’Thomson was elected secretary to fill tlie office made vacant by Miss Mossie .Milligan, going to Toronto.. The date ■ of. the regular weekly meetings was 'changed from. Friday to? Monday ev enings.. The 2nd. vice pres-.,, Smith Robertson,, .had, charge of the latter part of die meeting,, when. Carl Johns ton. took die topic "Having, A Good Time,’’ He spoke, on the. different diings. tliait comprised. a good time and lead in. a discussion and. compared the forms of entertainment ait the present 'time, with those, of our grandparents. All repeated, the Mizpah benediction. BLYTH Council Committees Named! The inaugural meeting of the-;muni-- cipal Council- of the Corporation of. Blyth was held on Monday with the; Reeve, Geo. McNall, and Councillors, Taman, Cook, Johnston, and. Petts, present! and subscribed -to their, oath of office. The various- committees that will conduct .the affairs of the*CounciI.- for 1940 .are: Streets — 'Couns. Tam? an and Johnston; -Fire and'.Water, — , Conns. Petts and Cook; Charity —■ Couns. Cook and Petts; Hill Board! — W. G. McNall, J. H. R; Elliott,*.5.1. J. Sibthorpe, Jasper Cook, W. JJ Petts, Misses A. Gillespie and! M. Milne; Finance — Couns. Johnston-*, and Petts; Library Board — Mrs^.J*" .B. Watson; Relief — Reeve McNall: and Coun. Cook; Board'ofi Health Dr. C. D.. Kilpatrick', M.Q).H., Rbeve**! McNall and R. £>. Phifo. CommunityJames Shearer Addressed! Farmers” Club The Belgrave Farmers’* Club, met at the home of Mir. and Mrs..R..J* Scott On Friday night* with a good attendr- ance present. Mr. Jas. Michie,, presjir- dent of the club, presided! The; meet ing was addressed by Mr. Jas; Shear er, Agricultural Representative,. w.Ho> took as his subject “Reforestation” and told how the lack of T trees, was' drying up the moisture- of' tlie* land'.. There were about 300,000 trees plant ed in. ithe county last year; Mrs*. Ar-- ttittr Scott sang two solos, wliicli were much enjoyed. The Club will1 Hol'd-its- next meeting at -the home1 of-- J. Ml. Coultes on Feb. 6th and' the- subject for discussion will be Public Health Service, the discussion will be led’ By Geo. Michie, R. H. Coultes and* R'iclr- ard Procter. t I I We; strongly recommend fill ing your requirements at the present prices. Am Advance In Price is definitely assured short ly. We have hr stock ail the pop ular patterns. George Williams — Jeweller — •1 . Mrs. Robert McGeereceived the sad* news' of the death of,* Her aunt, Mfrs;Pollock, 2nd vice pres., in change. Af-. i membership in the organization^ Mrs. ter the opening exercises, the roll caili^John VanCamp, Mrs. J. Brydges and i Miss El Proctor, were the ladies-, thus ; honourad. ■ i Mrs. R. M. Weekes presided Over phe business session, and a-very iiriter- I-esting report of the year’s work was given By the Secretary. She* pointed -out that several new ideas had been dntrodtreed to the Guild in the pdst ■|year, A programme of readings, pap ers and music was presented! at each Guild meeting. A series of “Galloping Teas" was enjoyed and a Memorial Fund, to perpetuate the names of for mer members, was opened. The Treasurer’s report showed that a very substantial sum of money was realized during the year, enabling the Guild to meet all their obligations. Both the President and the Rector thanked' the ladies for their co-opera tion, and asked for their continued support for,the coming year, Mrs, Robert McCrea and Mrs, C. Johnston were appointed to represent the Guild on the "World D'ay of Prayer” Committee, Plans were made for a quilting to be held at the home of Mrs. David Armstrong on Tuesday aftenoon, Jan. 22nd. A' dainty tea Was served by the hostes's, and a very hap py meeting was brought to a close with prayer by the Rector. was answered by, the most useful, gift I received at Christmas, with many varied and interesting answers. Mrs,. A. McQuillan gave an interesting papi er on New Year’s, with its resolutions and Opportunities tor service, in the community. All sang “O Canada*" The ladies decided to .hold. the-, post poned euchre and dance this Tuesday*! evening. Miss Louise Martin.! read a.' Plan Day of Prayer The W.M.S, of the United Church, Belgrave, held their first meeting of the new year with the President, Mrs. W. H. Wheeler, presiding. After a lengthy business discussion the wor ship period followed with a reading, "A New Year's Resolution” by Mrs. H, Wheeler, Preparations arc being made regarding the World Day of Prayer, which .is to be held Feb, 9th, The theme of the meeting was "The World Outlook of Jesus.”' One of Held Euchre and1 Dance' Another Euchre and Dance- was. sponsored by the Community Rink Club on Wednesday night when tlfore was- a good attendance. Prizes, for cards went to Mrs. Archie Montgom ery and Gordon Nethery. Tlie consol ation prizes were taken* by Mrs; Bert Jackson and George Jordan;. Tlie-Inck'y door prize was won By Harvey Black. 'Lunch was served and* Jackson*'s Or chestra supplied tlie- music- for daric- EYES that show signs of trouble should he examined AT ONCE by a specialist in this work, and Glasses Work wonders to restore vision and give perfect comfort if fitted by R. A. Reid RO. Eyesight Specialist At Williams’ Jewelry Store Every Wednesday Morning , 9 to noon, A Presentation. The. members, of the. Y.P.U. organ ized a sleighing party one. evening re cently and gathered at the home of Mt*„ and Mrs.. R. J. McLennan. George Johnston gave a brief address and Miss Daisy Holmes, presented Miss Mossie Milligan with a silver flower bowl,, to which she made a suitable re ply. Miss. Milligan has been a valued worker in ‘the Y.P.U. and choir, and will be greatly missed. She is leaving on Tuesday for Toronto where she lias accepted a position. The evening was1 spent playing games, .singing and music, served The young ladies of the party refreshments. . Sunday Services service in the United ChurchThe on Sunday titorhing was conducted by the pastor, Rev. C. Tavener. The sub ject of his sermon was "The need for heroes and men of vision." Mr, William Henderson, oL Luck now, a Knox College student, preach ed in KnoX Presbyterian Church from the text "For by grace are ye saved through faith, and that not of your selves, itfis the gift of jSocI". The an nual congregational meeting is an nounced tor Tuesday, Jan, 23rd, at 2 o'clock. Services Were Cancelled The services at Ebetiezer United Church and Eadies’ Presbyterian Church were cancelled on Sunday al" ternoon owing to the bad condition of the roads. Exhibit of Quilt Blocks The regular meeting of foe Worn- on’s Institute was held on Tlutwday afternoon at the home of Mrs, J. W. Wcttiaufcr. The president, Mrs. W, N, Mc.Taggprt, presided. Almost ev eryone present responded to the Roll PHONE 161 PROMPT DELIVERY FOUR O’CLOCK BLACK TEA ____ ___69c Lb. AYLMER PORK & BEANS;.........10c Tin BRUCE’S GRAPE FRUIT JUICE........... 12c Tin TIP TOP DICED BEETS OR CARROTS 10c Titi FRESH GROUND WHILE YOU WAIT PYRAMID COFFEE...........39c Lb. 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