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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1940-04-25, Page 8# .Show Starts at 8.00 p.m, Except 'SaturSli^Mo^ Saturday Night, Two Shows 7,45 and 9.45 p,m. W .......iw.,1—■ ■mi" ■■nniiiiiii i. K.m nW l||lli..lliMi.»ii«pliniiili«il.. niiiilii. iiiiii i» ill»ni-,W 11 j i,ini in i ■ Thursday, Friday, Saturday, April 25th, 26th, 27th BRIAN AHERNE VICTOR McLAGLEN ------In b s WINGHAM ADVANCE-TIMES «Thursday, April 25th, lS4t t Falconer. The regular meeting of the W, M. S. of the United Church was in charge of the" village group- on Wednesday last, and Miss Genevieve Watt was in, .charge of the worship service, Mrs. ij„ Tiffin* ,(Mrs. Lott and Miss Agnes ‘Gillespie read Scripture passages ac­ companied by ‘their comments, Mrs. J. G, Gillespie led in prayer for the missionaries, and Mrs. Holmes read a poem, Miss Watt explained a chart of comparisons of religions in India showing the great increase in Christ­ ianity during the past few years, and Mrs. E. Scholtz gave R talk on the chapter of ‘the Study Book, Moving Millions, hnd giving interesting des­ criptions8 of the churches in India. Mrs, Lott sang a solo, and Miss Watt led in prayer. The Temperance Clip­ pings gave a comprehensive account of the manner in which Great Britain is handling the drink problem in war time, finding a different use for .a mil­ lion bushels of grain used weekly in the manufacture of- drink. Miss Agnes Gillespie sang “Happy the home where Jesus dwells” and the meet­ ing closed with the Mizpah benedic­ tion. Mr,- and Mrs. Jack Burchill and family spent Sunday at the home of her sister, Mrs. Lance Grain. Mr. Donald Finlayson, of Lochalsh, visited on Saturday with his aunt, Mrs. MacGregor, and Mr. and Mrs. Jack Henderson and children, of Lucknow, visited there and with other relatives here, on Sunday. Miss Elizabeth Mirehouse spent the week-end with her aunt, Mrs. Robert Ross. Mr. and Mrs. Aldin Purdon and spn, Billie, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. John Rintoul ,of Seaforth, and Mr. and Mrs. Chester Rintoul, Brus­ sels. Mr. John Mowbray spent Sunday at the home of his daughter, Mrs. W. Leggatt, of Wingham. Mr. Will Scott and Miss Marvelle, of Kirifough, visited on .Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Albert Patterson. Mrs. John Kilpatrick and family, of Lucknow, spent ‘Saturday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Robinson and on Sunday all visited at the home- of Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Wheeler,, Mor­ ris., The regular monthly meeting of the W.M.S. of the Presbyterian Church, was held last Thursday with- the President, ’Mrs. J. Pollock, in charge^ Mrs. Welwood read the Scrip­ ture lesson and Mrs. Patterson gave, the Glad Tidings prayer. Mrs. Robert Ross, Miss Merle Wilson Sind Miss Agnes Mackay gave interesting pap­ ers on Missionary Work in India'and Mrs. W. J. Coulter led, in prayer for the missionaries. The meeting closed with prayer; Mr. and Mrs. Ross Robinson, Mr. Calvin Roginson, Mrs. Joe Thompson and son,, Claire, all from TilsOnburg, spent the week-end at- the home.- of their father, Mr, Thos. Robinson. The regular monthly meeting of thp Women’s Institute was held on Tuesday last with the President, Miss Grace Richardson in charge. After the opening .exercises, the-roll call wa£ responded to by telling how many meetings each one had attended dur­ ing .the past year and paying fees for next year. The ladies decided to hold an old time 'dance .in the ..Hall this Wednesday night, and serve lunch. The- Red Cross ladies decided to hold an afternoon tea on Friday and have on exhibit the sewing and knitting etp. at which the ladies have been work­ ing. They also expect to quilt a quilt. All' the ladies of ,the„ community are invited to attend. Mrs. Emerson was appointed as chairman for the election of officers, wirfi Miss Louise Martin Acting as Secretary. The following officers were duly elected: ^Hon. President, Miss Grace Richardson; President, Mrs. Lance Grain; 1st Vice Pres., Mrs. Em­ erson; 2nd Vice Pres., Mrs. Rhys Pol­ lock; Sec.-Treas., Miss Agnes Gilles­ pie; Branch Directors, Mrs. Lott, ALiss Rchardson, Mrs? Scholtz, Mrs. B< S. Naylor, Mrs. W. J. Coultef, Catherine Mowbray; Press Reporters, Mrs.'Etn- erson, Mrs. Beecroft; 'Flowers ' and Fruit, Mrs. J. G. Gillespie; Pianists,, Agnes, Gillespie, Merle Wilson; Aud­ itors, Mrs. Emerson, Mrs. A. Coultes; Program Com.: Mrs. Farrier, Mrs*. McLean, Mrs. Sparling, Mrs. C. Fal­ coner, Mrs. Robt. Ross, Mrs. C. Cox. The retiring President will be District Director. Mr. Price Scott, who fell while working at the mill a few weeks ago and broke a, bone in hrs. foot, is able to &et around nicely on crutches now. The young people of the United Church accepted an invitation to have a united service at the Presbyterian Church on Monday evening. Miss Velma Scott was in charge and Miss Janet Craig was in charge of the op­ ening Song Service. The origin ot several hymns was given and all join* zed ifl singing, Mrs. J, Pollock read the Scripture lesson and Rev. J. Pol­ lock gave a talk on current events. Rlv, G, A, Barnard also gave a talk. Misses Merle Wilson and Annie Ken* fledy and Miss Scott led irt sentence prayer, Two English mimb^rs were given, a piona solo “The Old Oaken Bucket,” by Susan Carrick, and a mixed -quartette sang “Drinkwto Me Only With Thine Eyes”; twort'Irish numbers, a reading by Mrs.”Jas,"Fal­ coner, and a piano solo, “Londonderi- ry Air” by Clarence McCelanghan; and two Scotch numbers, a reading, “Bonnie Dundee” by Genevieve Watt, apd a claripQt’Splo,.“Annie Laurie” by Garnet Farrier*, .'^he, .games and con­ tests, which proved- very interesting, were in crarge of Miss Velma Scott and Miss Janet Craig. Lunch was served and a social half hour was much enjoyed by all. Miss Agnes Gil­ lespie tendered a vote of thanks, and the Mizpah Benediction closed the meeting, ' ' Mrs, ;!; Cr. GiJlespie, Mrs,1 J. B, Mor­ rison, -.Mrs. Ben McClenaghan, Miss Genevieve Watt anduMrs. J,’ D. Bjee- croft attended the W.M.S. Prqsbyter- ial al Seaforth on Tuesday, vorZInMra a Fasheen — a new Wool(Rayon,Suiting - - - 3 shades 1.25 yd. Fine Wool Checks and Plaids fot Sport ’ Jackets 54 in. ........... 2,75 yd. Spun Rayon Dress Goods - - - pldin or figured . 69c, 85c, 1,00 yd', Spun Slub - - for Sportswear .,a new rough weave ,.,, 59c .3 •I V < I M “CaptaiUfFury” An Australian version ot Kobin • Hood, Brian Aherne is the dashing eisreon^io^ who champ­ ions the settlers against theit oppressors. Also “Traveltalk” “Cartd^ “News” Matinee Saturday kfte/hbori2.30 p.m. Matinee Admission: Adults 20c, Children 10c. ’ •Xt,.. 4 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, April 29/30, May 1 GORDON HARKER V ALISTAIR SIM 44 99 A detective melodrama.-Harker supplies the com­ edy and Sirn is, the stooge. Also “Traveltalk” “Jij$my, Dorsey and Orch.” “Cartoon” “GONE WITH THE WiND” — MAY 23 24 25 TICKETS NOW ON SALE. WHITECHURCH -■, ... % ' Mr. and Mrs. Hugh David Hender­ son, Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Hender­ son, of Listowel, Mr. and Mrs. James EYES EXAMINED— GLASSES FITTED— AT MODERATE PRICES. R. A, Reid R. 0. Eyesight Specialist Wingham Office At Williams’ Jewelry Store Every Wednesday Morning 9 to noon. ------------------------------ /H.endeUon,’ of Wingham, visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. William Dawson, and" other relatives in this commuhity^ dh /Sunday. Rintoul ‘‘Brothers are busy these , days ..taking,,down the house on the farm formerly owned by Fred Mow- i bray an'd iidW owned by Mr. Vint,, and taking it to the property they pur­ chased across from Mr. John Craig. Melville and Irwin McClenaghan, •McKenzie Mowbray and 'Kenneth Laidlaw spent 'Su'nday with Norwich -friends. Mr. and 'Mrs. Len Westbrook, of Goderich, spent Sunday at the home of Mr. apd Mrs. Amos Cornelius, While working at the bush near 'the river one day last week, Mr. Henry McGee counted ten deer grazing on an.: old’ hay field. ■ Mr, and Mrs. Elwood Barbour and family, of Fordyce spent Sunday at the home "of his sister, Mrs. Ben Mc­ Clenaghan. ! . Mr., arid' Mrs. Jack McIntyre and' son, Grant, of Langside, spent Sunday : at- the home of her sister, Mrs. Cecil FREE FREE Sun-Tested Wallpaperand L Paint Listen over CKNX each Saturday at 7.30 for the - lucky customers. Last Week’s Winners Wallpaper - Mrs. Thos., Taylor, East Wawanosh. Paint - Mrs. W. J. Walters, Wingham. This week Special — Heavy embossed living room, dining room or hall, paper fpr 19c per roll. WILKINSON’S WALLPAPER SHOP.? gHMmnimmHUMiwMiiwiHMig | APRIL f U-25-26- 27 I Wed., Thurs., ■Fri., Sat. ■ This is your chatice to B secure Real Batgaifts. . ■ The United Drug Cd. Semi-Annual Sale I McKibbon’s Drug Store g b Plume ot Mail Order* ireful attention. H • '. ■ . . ■ ' 1 0 / bluevale United Cuhrch W.M.S. The monthly meeting of the W. M. S, of the United'Church was held in the Sunday School room on Thursday afternoon, with'the president, Mrs. R. J. McLennon in charge. The special item of business was arranging to have Miss Clara McGowan, of Blyth, as guest speaker for the.July.meeting) when the Steady and True Mission Circle will have charge. Prayer was offered by Mrs. Robt, Shaw, Mrs, Ar­ thur Shaw and Mrs. J. Curtis. Mrs. Joseph Breckenridge, the Temperance Secretary, gave a reading on the Tem­ perance question and Mrs. C. Tavener Inner-Outer Slips - - an innovation hi Crepe-glips'— smoothly finished on both sides „ |*4 .. /........... . *,. .. ......... , 1.59 New Straight Cut Slips ............................................. 1.00, 1,95 Trefousse Gloves - - - fine Erenph Kid .7^;..................-. ............ - ..............2.95 pr. Oiled Silk Umbrellas - assorted-shades.............................................../ 1.95 ea. ■■■■■»■■■ I I.., ,l.i J ’ ;>>l CURTAINS. We are confidents‘tha.t yo.ti Will like our new range of curtains and materials. Your choice can be ftfem, an ;ilnusually large: stock in all kinds and colours of materials. Several novelty weaves are introduced this year.. Prices ® run frohtfaif/and 19c yd. J t ' ■’3 ’ ’ •)< • V * -r f t * Tailored to Measure Clothing 6 KING’S i Prophetic Sermon, for Sunday.,. April 28th, 7 p.nr. and thrilling touch to yow new ensemble. • Ju it “The Good Shoe Store” “When: Russia and Germany March- to>. Their Doom,”, andi “Where: God; will bury Staliir.’” Baptist Church Rev..El.M/Eoney, B.Th., Pastor T t You will swing along with smartness and ease in the new Happy Foot shoes. They will flatter your foot GREER'S FREE! Annual Congbleum Contest FREE! 1 Guess the lucky number and win a CongdleUm Rug. Guesses are Abso lutely Free. Contest opens April,,26th and closes May 4tFr.. .Donft Miss It. .yr/, / - Men’s Trench Coats----Navy and Fawn gabardine in a smaut1 lpilitary cut .. . . .............................................. ............. 6-75 — 12.50 ‘ English Gabardine Topcoats - - - Bal^Raglan style, showerproofed, and . satin lined throughout .............1................. ......... .............18.95 Raincoats — a new long wearing1 YDup.ori|’ fabric ..........................................4.50 HATS — SPECIAL OFFERING! Men’s fur and woof Felt1 Hats clearing at special prices1: of 98c and' 1.49. You get a Real Bargain in these hats. - Make your choice from hundreds of samples. Expert tailoring in three well known lines — Cambridge, Fashion Craft, Tip Top Tailors.. 23.50 to 45.00 im speaking on the subject of “Chris­ tian Stewardship” explained that mon­ ey was not everything'and that words often-' -gave- better results. Mrs., Eliza Fell1 read!-a paper on “Africa.” Rev. S'. Tavener spoke briefly on “War Conditions and Red Cross Work.” Mrs. -Arthur Shaw had charge of the1 study- chapter which dealt with “The Necessity of Healing In India.” The Roll Call was answered by repeating a> Bible- promise. Rev. C. A. Tavener pronounced the Benediction, ■ ............ U Arranging Social for Closing Meeting Miss Rhoda Robertson presided at die regular meeting of the Y.P.U. in the United Church on Friday evening. The opening, devotional period was conducted by Rev. C. Tavener leading in prayer arid Miss Delphine Bisback reading the Scripfare.. Miss Bisback, Miss Rhoda Robertson; Will Peacock and Smith Robertson were appointed a committee, to arrange the program for a social which will close the win­ ter series of meetings. Mrs.- C. Tav­ ener gave a talk on “St. Patrick.” Jack Wettlaufer,' in mechanical training -at 'Galt, spent Sunday with his parents, Mr.-'&nd Mrs. J. W: Wett­ laufer. ’ .„ : Mrs. L. G. Turvey received word on Sunday meriting thdt her mother, Mrs. Wm. Hemmingway has passed away at‘her home near Brussels. Mr. and Mrs. Roger Oke, of Wing­ ham, f sp'ent-,Sunday • with Bluevale friends. , ■ Mr. and Mrs. Roibert Turnbull and daughter, of London, visited with Mr, and Mrs. Edward Johnston. ’ | Young. People Conduct Service The evening service in the United Church was conducted by the Y.P.U. members- Miss Rhoda Robertson pre­ sided. Prayer1 was offered by Mr. Robt. Shaw and Carl Johnston read Psalm 84 as a Scripture lesson. The subject was “Temperance.” Rev. C. Tavener and George Johnston spoke on the topic. The closing prayer was offfered by Mr. Tavener. Mr. and Mrs. S. Rolph and daugh­ ter, of Detroit, Mr. and Mrs. Aldridge and two children, of Fordwich, were week-end visitors with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. Mann. Duncan McKinnon, Brussels, spent Sunday with his brother, R. H. and Mrs. McKinnon* J. Wesley Beattie and daughters, Ethel and Florence, Seaforth, visited on Sunday with' their cousins, Mac and Olive Scott. Rev. F. G. Fowler add Walter Davidson attended the meeting of Maitland Presbytery at ‘Lucknow1 on Friday night when Douglas MacDon­ ald was ordained and licensed as a Minister of the, Presbyterian Church in Canada. ' Mrs. J/ H. Smith, local leader for the Spring Project for Junior girls, “Cottori^ /May class otr! 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