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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1940-04-18, Page 7WROXETER •* 4 !? GORRIE INSTITUTE ELECTED OFFICERS Red Cross Chairman Named Mrs., McIntyre, convener of the Women's Institute program for April .■arranged a most interesting period of -educational values when the Institute met at Mrs, W. C. King’s home for their regular meeting, Mrs. Mcjm tyre’s arrangements were -based on Health and Child Welfare.” and the -followiilg gave short and concise talks ■on the subject. Mrs. W. C. King gave Mrs. Anson Galbraith’s prepared sub­ ject on “Health” and concluded by * reading Edgar Guest’s poem “When ‘Mother Sews the Buttorfs On.” Mrs, -C, E, Gregg gave Mrs. Arthur Steph­ en’s subject (who was unable to be •present) “Music and the Child”; Mrs.0 “Sparling, “The Child and School , Lunches”; Mrs. John Cathers “The • Child and Literature,” giving a splen- t -did list of books suitable for children from ages of up to 6, to 12 and to 16. Mrs. J, G, Mundell completed the top­ ics with the subject, “The Child Com- • plex.” Each topic was of interest to • all. Old familiar songs were also sung and -the program closed with Mrs. Mrs. Laurence’s timely current events. Mrs. V. Shera was in the chair for - the business periods, Among items of ’4business transformed was the appoint­ ing of Mrs. E, W. Bolton^ as Red • Cross, chairman; also a secretary,for „ this particular work was named, It • was decided to forward $2 to the Sal­ vation Army for war work. Letters ’ “were read from recipients of boxes of “fruit. M,rs, Gregg then took charge of the ‘ -election of officers with the result be- ’"ing: President, Mrs. Everett Sparling; 1st vice-president, Mrs. J. G. Mundell; . ; 2nd vice-president, Mrs. Ray Mcln- ■ ‘tyre; secretary, Miss Margaret Dane; -treasurer, Mrs, W. C. King; district 'director, Mrs. John Cathers; branch -directors, Mrs. Shera, Mrs. Wade, , 'Mrs. Laurfence, Mrs. Bolton; press •secretary, Mrs. A. Stephens; pianist, ,, "Miss Bernice Day; assistant pianist, 1 ‘'Mrs. R. W. N. Wade;, auditors^ Mrs. . SHutchinson, Mrs. Edgar, The -May meeting will be held at "the home of Miss Mary Maguire. Dur- . ing, a social half hour,, aprons were 'displayed with Mrs. Percy Ashton, ’.'Mrs. Mundell, and Miss’-Maguire be-' -ing the prize winners. Lunch was ser- rved. I fitting dedication Service with the pre­ sentation. of the offering, Mrs. Whit- Jleld presented the fourth diopter of the study book “The Ministry of Healing in India/’ Doctors and nurs­ es-are teaching these people social hy­ giene, cleanliness and sanitation, The marked change which comes over their homes when they become Chris­ tians is very striking. Women suffer terribly in India and one of the great­ est things the Church brings them is medical aid, A hymn for medical mis­ sionaries followed. Miss Lennox also read the Indian story “The Jaws of a Tiger.” Mrs. Shera, vice president, conduct­ ed the business. Roll call was res­ ponded to with “Facts on India,” The committee in charge of the lay­ ette wish to have it all on display and desire the members’ co-operation. •The meeting closed with the Miz­ pah benediction, followed by a social- - period. /GORRIE GirlS Present Play The play “It’s A, Ming,” presented in Gorrie Town Hall on Thursday ev­ ening by the C.G.I.T. was quite suc­ cessful. The weather was anything buj good yet the audience were well paid for faring forth in the snow storm. “It’s A. Ming," proved to be a play with plenty of action, the stage setting being a girls’ college ,'and the play portrayed the difficulties which the students encountered when they undertook to raise money by the sale of white elephants by ' auction.- Th% play is being presented .in Fordwich hall next week. Kingston Veterinary Has No Record Last week we read in the Globe & Mail ^of a Dr. Nicholl of Kingston, aged 85, who is considered to be the oldest practicing veterinary surgeon in Canada. Our Dr. Jas. Armstrong is 88 and has . been a practicing surgeon here since 1879. He is still very active and smart and is about his work ev­ ery day. «■ • t Thursday, April 13th, 1940 Women’s Missipnary Society The April meeting of the W.)M.S. was held on Thursday afternoon at the home of the president, Mrs. G. A, Wearring, who presided over the de­ votional period, opening with the call to worship, a poem entitled “Love” and the hymn “More love to Thee”, The Scripture lesson was read by Mrs, L. VanVelsor and taken from John, 15th chapter. Sentence prayers followed by Mrs, Meahan, Mrs. Saw- tell, Mrs. Wearring. “Q Master, let, me walk with Thee” was then sung. The Roll Call was responded to by a verse containing the word “Love,” During the'business session Mrs, Cook was appointed delegate to the Pres- byterial meeting to be held April, 23 in Seaforth. Mis/ Vera Wright was present and favored with a solo “Have Thine own way, Lord,’’ Mrs. Grant led in the prayer for peace and the closing hymn was ”O God of Love, O King of peace.” The meeting closed with prayeruby the president. operation for appendicitis, Jater com­ plications set in and he was taken to Toronto where lie is showing slight improvement, .Mr, Wm, Parks, of Toronto, spent the week-end in toWn. t AUXILIARY HAD SPLENDID MEETING • ■ Last Week the Evening Auxiliary '■met-at the home pf Mrs. R.-G. New- -ton. with a fine attendance. The pro- ,;gram was in charge of Mrs. C. R. 'Black and Mrs. E. W. Whitfield, the ■ ■ "former taking the "devotional period * which opened with the hymn “Jesus ■'shall reign” and Mrs. Black read in the* Scripture lesson from Acts 13: 1-. ’ «4 also 17: 22-28, also the prepared de­ votional leaflet., Mrs. Michael jead ".the story of Marayon Tilak. A hymn '•was sung, after which Mrs. Carson •read “A Prayer in Time of War.” MisS Velma Lennox, Christian "Stewardship Sec’y., conducted a. very i’ 7 k YOUR EYES NEED ATTENTION Our 25 Point Scientific Examin-, ation enables us to 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 monu- - ments of any retail factory m Ontario. All finished by sand blast machines. We import all our granites from the Old Couiitry quarries dirfect, iti the rough. You can Save all local deal­ ers*, agents’ and middleman profits by seeing ujs. E. 1 Skelton & Son .at West End Bridge—WALKERTON „ Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Balfour, Ethel, were guests of the latter’s father, Mr. John Sparling, on Wednesday, Mr. William Edgar visited with, friends in Galt last week-' Mr. Jack Doig, of Listow'el, form­ erly of Gorrie, had his foot amputat­ ed last week. His many friends here will regret learning of his misfortune. Mr. and Mrs. Everett Sparling spent Thursday last with the latter’s par­ ents, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Ferguson at Lakelet. - ,» ■Mr. and Mrs. Cloyne Michael visit­ ed with the latter’s parents, at Milver­ ton- on Sunday. • Mr# and Mrs: Melvin’Willits, Salem, were Sunday visitors of Mr. and Mrs. William Marshall.' " Mrs., Robett Hastie, of Toronto, is ■spending a* couple of weeks with her .son, Mr. Kenneth, Hastie and^Mrs.' Hastie. (Mr. and Mrs. Frank McKenzie, of Teeswater, were week-end visitors -at the home of Mr. and Mr^'. E. W. Bbl­ ton. Mr. and Mrs. William Mundell, of B.luevale, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Gordon' Mundell, Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Clegg, Pon­ tiac, Mich.,-visited last week-end with the former’s brother, Mr. Delbert Clegg and other relatives. Keep May 1st,-8 p.m.,:in mind for the “Royal Visit Tour” film ‘which will be shown in, the Township Hall, Gorrie, on that date. This will be the only showing in the township. „ Sergeant-Major and. Mrs. Abell, of .Listowel, were week-end visitor? with Mr. and Mrs. R.' G. Newton and oth­ er relatives. ' " ’ . Mrs. William' Wright, of Walton, is visiting her sister, Mrs. Chas,- Black and Mr. Black. . “ Mrs. M, Nay arid Mrs. C, Coqke were visitors with . Kitchener friends on Wednesday of last week,'. - . We are sorry to learn that Mrs. Bradnock had quite an accident when she slipped on the floor of her home and fell striking her shoulder and al­ so injuring some ribs. Miss Edna Irwin, of Toronto, is visiting at the .home of her grandfa­ ther, Mr. Charles Irwin, Mrs, W. C. King, Mrs, Kenneth Hastie and little daughter, 'Marie, spent Tuesday with Mrs. Ague? Earls at Wroxeter. Bombardier John Neilson, of Lis­ towel, visited on Saturday with Ins mother hefe. * Mr. and Mrs; D, S. Hicks, of Har­ riston, were Saturday visitors at the home of Mt, and Mrs. R, X Steph­ ens, Plunkett Dinner A Success A Community Banquet with small groups • from Wingham, Gorrie and Fordwich present, making about 150 guests, enjoyed to the full, the Plun- kfett Dinner sponsored by the local Public Library. The tables were at­ tractive with spring flowers while the guests were served a four-course din­ ner by a number of local girls. Chil­ led Ovaltine, Quaker Corn Flakes with cream, a variety of cream cheese with salad, were followed by the main course consisting of macaroni and cheese, sausages, green peas and car­ rots, hot biscuits and syrup, raspberry jello with whipped cream and tea or coffee, made a very satisfying menu which was enjoyed by'^veryone pres­ ent. Following the dinner Mr. Plunks- ett put on a 40-minute picture show •in which he took his audience across Canada showing many interesting pic­ tures of the manufacturing of the var­ ious foods used at the dinner. Follow­ ing the pictures, prizes -were given to ..many of the audience. The dance that followed in Town Hall, was quite a success, the Sangster orchestra, Lake- let, supplying- excellent music. I ■Young People’s Union Miss Velma Higgins presided over the final meeting of the ,Y.PrU. on 'Monday evening last, and opened the meeting with the hymn “O set ye op­ en unto me”. -Jean Gowdy led in pray­ er, and all repeated the Lord’s Pray­ er in unison. Garry Gi'bsori chose for’ the Scripture lesson, ’Psalm 26. “Art' thou weary, art thou' languid?” was the second hymn- chose. Elizabeth Grant had charge of the topic and fold the "story Of the Golden Fleece. Plans were made^to attend a meeting of'■the Y. P. U. in Brussels. The singing of “Day is dying in the west” and the Mizpah benediction brought the meet­ ing to a close. A period of games and contests was enjoyed by all. j The highest reward for man’s toll is not what he gets for it, but “what he becomes by it,-“-Ruskin.. (Too Late For Last Week) Master Jack McL-aughlin, of Wing­ ham, spent the week-end with his friend, John MacNaughton. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Mundell were Sunday guests of Mr, and Mrs. Chas. Carter, Wingham. Miss’ Marguerite Henning spent the week-end with her friend, Miss Jean Elliott, 4th line, Mrs, Dixon, Toronto, also Mrs, H. Campbell, Flarriston, are guests of Mr, and iMrs. Philip Durst. Mr. and Mrs. Neil Carr, also Mr, Alv.in Hammond, Wingham, were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs, H. Waller. Born—In Wingham General Hos­ pital, on Saturday, April 6th, to Mr. and Mrs. Philip Durst, a son.,f/ Mr, and Mrs, Alkin Rann and sons, Brussels, were Sunday guests of Mr., and Mrs, R. J. Rann. * Miss Gladys Weir visited Teeswat- er friends on Saturday. Mrs, ,M. Martin, Mr, Billy Martin, Messrs. Art and . Leslie Harris were week-end guests of London friends. The many friends of Mr. Earls Ball will be pleased to know he is show­ ing some improvement after a very serious illness following an operation for sinus and tonsil. Mr. Ball was op­ erated, on in General Hospital, Toron­ to, some time ago and was able to re­ turn to his home here, Serious hem­ orrhages followed which left him in a very weakened condition and he was taken again to Toronto by ambulance one week ago. We hope for a speedy recovery. Miss Jean McRurney returned home last week from Kitchener where she had spent several weeks with friends. St. James Guild The" members of St. James Anglican Church Guild met at the home of the president, Mrs. Waller, on Wednes­ day of. last week, with a good attend­ ance. The afternoon was spent quilt­ ing. Tea was served at the close. Mr. D. Denman, of Brussels, called oh friends in town one day recently. Mr. and Mrs. Graham Campbell and son, Harris, of Morris, were gjiests of Mr. and Mrs, Archie McMichael one day last week. Mr. Cliff ,Denny, pf Toronto, spent the week-end wifh his.parents, 'return­ ing to Toronto on Monday. The attendance at church Sunday morning was small, owing to weather conditions. Mr. Earls Ball returned from Tor­ onto, last: week/ his many friends wish, for him a speedy recovery. • Mr. and Mrs. A. R. Wells, Toron­ to, were week-end guests of Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Wearring and Mr. and Mrs. T. A. Gibson, ’Howick. The. many friends of Mrs. Mitchell, Molesworth, (nee Alba Musgrove) re­ gret to kn6w she suffered a fractured limb last week, caused by falling on' some ice, Mr. and Mrs. D. S. MacNaughton and John spent Sunday with Ford­ wich friehds. ' Mr. and Mrs. j, J. Allen also Hemphill and Miss Harris were onto visitors over the week-end. Mrs.'Clifton MacDonald and ‘Wm. Parks spent a few days in onto where their husbands are. in R. A”. F. training. The many friends here of'Mr, and Mrs. A. B. Wearring, London, will regret to., know their young son, George, is critically ill in Toronto General Hospital. Following an , op­ eration on his ear he Underwent an t ■ ; * Institute Officers Elected for Year The April meeting of the W. I.-was held, Thursday, April 8th, in the Unit­ ed Church school-room. The presi­ dent, Mrs. J. J. Allen presided and opened the- meeting by the singing of the Ode and the repeating of the Lord’s Prayer. Reports of the Nom­ inating Committee’ were received and the following officers will carry on for the coming year: President, Mrs. H. Waller; 1st Vice Pres./ Mrs.- D. S. MacNaughton; 2nd Vice Pres., Mrs. W. T. Maclean; Sec.-Treas.,. Mrs. I. Campbell; Pianist, Mrs. J. N. Allen; Auditors.-Mrs. -Denny, Mrs. VanVel- sor; Branch Directors,-Mrs. Rae, Mrs. Adams; District Director, Mrs. I. Campbell; Press Reporter, Mrs. D. S. MacNaughton; Lunch Committee, Mrs. Wylie,«Mrs. Martin. Mrs. Allen gave a few helpful sug­ gestions on gardening., Mrs. VanVel- sor gave a* very encouraging financial report .for The years. Plans were made for the May meeting when |Mrs. Wil­ liams, of Fordwich, will be the guest speaker and will give a demonstration on Salad Making. The Red Cross Committee had the work so far ac­ complished on display, and are to be' congratulated on the splendid .show­ ing of Sweaters, Scarves, Wristlets, Socks, Caps and Pyjamas. Quite a number, including a group of Red Cross workers from Fordwich, came in- to see the display. Tea was' served and over $20.00 realized which will be donated to local Red Cross Funds. ing were read and on motion pf Win­ ter and McCallum, were adopted. Moved by Strong and McCallum that the petition of ratepayers on the Howick Wallace Boundary, re County Road, be forwarded to the County Road Commission, Carried. Moved by"Weir and Winter that the Report of'the,, School Attendance Officer fpr the month of February, as read, be accepted and placed on file, Carried. Moved by Weir and McCallum that By-Law No. 1 for the year 1940, be amended to read as follows; The op­ erator of the Power Grader shall be paid at the rate of 35c per hour, his time to commence when the grader starts working and shall end when the grader ceases work. Carried, Moved by Strong and Winter that this Council strongly protests tjie cut of one-half mill in Provincial Subsidy, and also the drastic reduction in road expenditures in the Township of How­ ick of $2,000.00. on which the 50% grant will be paid, as the gasoline tax remains at 8c per gallon, despite the promise of the Prime Minister of On­ tario, at the time the tax was raised, firom 6c to 8c per gallon, that the dif­ ference would be rebated to the Muni­ cipalities, and this Council strongly urges upon Huron County Council to co-operate with other Counties Jn bringing this state of affairs to the at­ tention of the Provincial Government. Carried. , Moved by Weir and Winter that the Reeve and the Treasurer be here­ by authorized to sign the necessary authority for the Royal Bank .at Clif­ ford, to cash all Township of Howick Cheques at the regular rate of ex­ change for branches, which is one- eighth of one per cent., with a mini­ mum charge of fifteen cents. Carried. Moved by McCallum and Strong that the time for return of Collector’s Rolls be extended to the May meet­ ing of the Council. Carried. Moved by Strong and Weir that the insurance on Township Roads be re­ newed with Lloyds of London for the year 1940. Carried. Moved by Strong and Weir that the tender of R. H. Carson & Son to sup­ ply gasoline, oils and grease for the Power Grader for the year 1940, be accepted. Carried. .Moved by Weir and McCallum that the tender of Mrs. John Adams, to purchase the Debentures, which have been issued for Union School Section, Young People’s Union Stuart Musgrove presided over the weekly meeting of the Y.P.U., United Church, and opened with the singing of the psalm “O God of Bethel” fol­ lowed by prayer by Gerry Gibson and the Lord’s Prayer in unison. Reg. Robinson read the Scripture which was taken from Amos 5: 1-12, “Sun .of my soul” was the second hymn. Mr.'B, Cook was guest speaker, and, took his ■audience on an Imaginary Trip with the Shepherds through Bethlehem, which proved a most in­ teresting topic. The 23rd Psalm was repeated by all present. “Take time to be holy” and the Mizpah Benediction brought to a close a splendid meet­ ing. A period of games was enjoyed at the close. ' Mrs. Tor- Mrs. Tor­ Man Injured In Fall Mr. Noble Greenway, 4th line Turn­ berry, suffered painful injuries in a fall while making some repairs in his stable. We are pleased to know he is improving. HOWICK COUNCIL Gorrie, April Sth, 1940 The Council met in the Township Hall, according to adjournment, the members wete all present, the teeve, J. W, Gamble in the chair.; i The minutes of last' regular meet- Number 14, Wroxeter, be accepted. Carried, Moved by McCallum and Strong 'that the following accounts be paid. Carried. Isaac Gamble, part salary as Clerk, $35.00; W. R. Fraser; .M.D., medical services for Bella McDowell $2.05; Norman Wade, Premium on Road Insurance $203.00; R. Griffith, shovelling snow off shed, Wroxeter, $2.40; County Treasurer, Hospital ex­ penses for E. Randall * $1.75; W. F. Campbell, wood for Red Cross meet­ ings, Fordwich, $7.00; Relief $126.3*0. Road Expenditures Snow roads: Robert Sanderson $1,00, George Sanderson $4.80, Cecil Wilson $3.00, William Wilson $4,80, Sanford 'Zimmerman $2.00, John Cow­ an $2,00. Elmer Downey $6,40, Lloyd Jacques $8.00, J. W. Kreller $5.00, Bert Hubbard $1.60, George Hubbard $2,40, Oliver Stewart $2.00, Archie Ir­ win $7,60, Manfred Irwin $7.60, John Hill ,60, Thos. Porterfield .30. Carl Werner $3.60, Emerson Dicker! $3.80, Fred Huth $1,80, Gordon Debus .50, Alex. Murray .80, George Heipel $5.- 20, Clayton Heipel $1.00, Frank Mc­ Kenzie $1.00, Harold Foerter $10.40, Gordon Wright $10.40. John Wright $2.80,\.Wm. Ries Jr,, Ditching $1.60; Snow Roads, Edwin Killinger $8.40, Harry Locking $1.60, Wilf ord Weitz $1.40, Stanley Ries $1.20, Thos. Strong $19.20, -Harvey Williamson $4.- 80, Stahley Bride $1.20, Earl Baker $11.70, R. B. Watters $3.20, Everett Armstrong .50, Lindsay Galbraith $1.-50, Wesley Underwood $5,60, Rob­ ert Brown .80, Waldo Weir .40, Mac Steurnol $2.40; John Montgomery, realise that we spend approximately* four whole months of every year Ig bed,, and to busy people the very thought of it seems a’frightful waste of time. But consider it for a moment , , r Do- you know that sleep is more im­ portant co the human body than food? People have been known to go many days, even weeks, without food, yet it js impossible for anyone to do without sleep for more than a week, without going insane. Indeed, an ancient form of Chinese torture was to keep pris­ oners awake. They were rarely able to keep their reason after the fifth or sixth day, * There are few people who can maintain good health on less than eight hours’ sleep out of every twen- .ty-four, and few who can retain a cheerful, happy outlook on life with­ out this adequate amount of deep,, comfortable sleep. It’s a far cry from those ancient times to -the Utter comfort of the mod­ ern spring mattress, Indeed, it’s evert a far cry from the mattresses of just a few decades ago, thought there are many people who have vivid recollec­ tions of the straw and old-fashioned hair mattresses with their bumps and, hollows, and the smothering feather beds. There is such a wide variety of mattresses on the market today, how is the inexperienced -buyer to know when she is getting the most for her money? The answer is the new Simmons Beautyrest Mattress. Its new struct­ ural features make it more comfort­□ icurnui <p£i.*±v, juuii xvLuxiLjyUiiivA, 1 . . T.Road Supt. Salary. $22.40; J. T. Shear- ’abIe than ever> for ’« one 46 Beauty- cr, Irons for guard rail, $8.20; Snow Roads: Allen Griffith $3.20, Richard Griffith $11.60, George Paulin $3.40, Ross 'Sanderson $2.40,*' Allen Ada'ms $1.20. Moved by McCallum and Gamble that this Council do now adjourn, to meet in the United Church Hall, Ford­ wich; on Monday the 6th day of May, or at the call of the Reeve. Carried. Isaac Gamble, Clerk. SLEEP YOUR WAY TO HEALTH AND HAPPINESS not how long you sleep, but(It’S how well, that starts you off in the morning with vitality and a grand sense of well-being! It is difficult to rest there are 837 individually-pock­ eted coil springs, carefully built to the extreme edge of the mattress to en­ sure a straight e'dge that will not round or break down. Over half a mile of wire alone is used in one mat­ tress — over 300 square feet of pock­ et cloth — over two miles of thread. There are over 3% million Beautyrest Mattresses now in use, and for long wear, 'quality and sleeping comfort, it is now more than ever a “best buy*!* ITima u no JDST LIKE 1 OLD CHUM IN FRONT. INSIDE AND OVER ALL! Outside, inside, anyway you check upon it—you’re im­ pressed by Oldsmobile’s un­ usual size. Big is the word for Olds, whether you’re look- ' ing at the low-priced Sixty . . . the popular-priced Seventy ... or the most glamorous car of the year, the Olds Custom 8 Cruiser! Oldsmobile is Canada’s Biggest Money’s Worth. Spacious is the word for Olds­ mobile’s wide, roomy Bodies by Fisher—-luxurious is the word for their finer fittings and upholstery. The- wider front seat, simplified controls and unobstructed floors permit the driver and two passengers to ride "up front” in^uncramped ease. And the rear compart­ ment is a revelation of roomi­ ness and solid comfort. » BIG WHEREVER BIGNESS-® BETTER Big Tiros. Oldsmobile’s low- pressure tires are extra large to provide smoother riding, better traction, longer wear, <p Big, Sturdy Frame. Rigid X-member design. Box sec­ tion construction and diagon­ al corner braces add strength. * Husky Coil Springs. Modern coilapringsAlt Around contribute to Oldsmobile’s restful Rhythmic Ride. Big Engine. Even the low- priced Oldsmobile Sixty has a big, 95 h.p. engine for eco­ nomical super - performance. 0*468 ’ 4