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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1940-07-04, Page 7GORRIE party of officers of the Royal WEDDINGS A Canadian Naval Volunteer Reserve are now in training at a south coast depot in England, with other reserv­ ists, The training of Canadian naval connected with Legion in surrounding towns ■— Harriston, Listowel and — thus forming associa- W,M«S. Had Splendid Meeting The June meeting of the Women’s Missionary Society of ithe United Church was held at the .home of‘Mr.s. Wellesley Strong with Mrs. Robert pane in charge of the programme. Meeting opened with quiet music “Sweet Hour of Prayer” by Miss E. Stephens, followed with prayer by Mrs. Dane. “O God of love, O King of peace” was sung, after which a number read short Scripture passages, All repeated the Lord’s Prayer, Miss­ es Marguerite Foster and Evelyn pane sang “The Garden of Prayer" which was enjoyed by all, The Pres- ■ident, Mrs. Scott, gave a very inter­ esting report, of the Huron Presby- terial which was held in Seaforth re­ cently. Mrs. G. Dane then presented the study chapter on “Christian Mis­ sions and Educational Pioneering" in a very able manner. Mrs. Whitfield read an article on “Why Withdraw The Summer Meetings?” Mrs. Greav- >es invited the members to her home for the Augus t meeting, Patricia Strong sang very sweetly "Listen To The Voice of Jesus." Roll Call was answered by a 'Thought on Flowers. Meeting closed with National Anthem -sifter which Mrs. Strong served a de­ lightful lunch. CANADIAN LEGION FORMED IN HOWICK At an enthusiastic meeting held in the Orange Hall, Gorrie, a branch of the Canadian Legion was formed, in­ corporating ex-service men of How- ick Township .and those in adjacent territory who may wish to join. For some years past a number of the ex-service men of this district hev been •branches Brussels, Wing,ham tions and friendships which .have been ■enjoyable and mutually beneficial. Of late, however, there has been a grow­ ing belief in the minds of many com­ rades that a local organization could ’be of even greater service. A full slate of officers was chosen at the inaugural gathering, with Com­ rade George Inglis as president, and •installation ceremonies will be held as soon as the official charter has been received. The members of Gorrie Orange Lodge have most graciously granted the Legion free use of their hall, a ■.courtesy which is deeply appreciated. Stokes - Thornton The parsonage at Gorrie was .the ■scene of an interesting district wed- •ding on Saturday, June 22nd, when the Rev. H. N. Watt united in mar­ riage Alice Loreen Thornlton,. daugh­ ter of Mr. and Mrs, Anson Thornton, Gorrie, and Mr. Thomas. Stokes, son of Mr. Isaac Stokes, of Belmore. The "bride wore a becoming gown of pou- ■dre blue triple sheer. Her attendant -was Miss Margaret Stokes, sister of the groom, and the best man was Mr. Henry Galbraith. Following a trip to Niagara Falls, the happy young couple -will reside on the groom’s farm near Belmore. HONORED BY HER LODGE MEMBERS The member of Gorrie L.O.B.A. 810 visited the home of Mr. and Mrs. An- ■son Thornton for the purpose of hon­ ouring Miss Loreen on the eve of her marriage. The evening was pleasant­ ly spent and during that .time the fol­ lowing address was read by Miss Jan- -et Watson. ’ .Sister Loreen Thornton. Gorrie, Ont. Dear Loreen: We, the members of Gorrie L.O.B. A. No. 810, feel we could not let this ■occasion pass without gathering in your home this evening to honor you and to extend you our sincere good wishes for your 'happiness in Ithe new sphere of life on which you are about -to enter. Our associations with you have al­ ways been pleasant and we know we '*Will still be able to continue our as- 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 mono* ments of atty retail factory in Ontario. All finished by sand blast machines, "We import all our granites from the Old Country quarries direct, 'Tough. You can save all local deal­ ers*, agents* and middleman profits by -seeing us. E. 1 Skelton & Son 'iat West End Bridge—WALKERTON sociat'ion with you. As a constant reminder of our love and esteem for you we ask you to ac­ cept this gift and hope that it will constantly convey to you our interest in you and your home. May God’s richest blessing rest up­ on you and your husband and may you enjoy many years of health and happiness. Signed ion behalf of members, Miss Margaret Dane made the sentation and Miss Thornton was sented with a walnut end table, bride-to-be thanked her fellow mem­ bers in a fitting way. Lunch was ser­ ved by the committee in charge, PRESENTATION TO MISS LENNOX Closing day at the Gorrie School was the scene of a Farewell Party for Miss Lennox, who has resigned as teacher having accepted a position on the staff of the Wingham Public School, A program of choruses, gam­ es, .and recitations was enjoyed after which Miss Lennox was presented with a beautiful walnut table and as a special souvenir, a small silver tray embossed with a picture of the Gorrie School. This presentation was made by Erland Gregg and Pauline Hein- miller. The following address was read by Dick Carson. Gorrie, June 26th, 1940 Dear Miss Lennox: It is with deepest regret that we learn of your intended departure from our midst. We have felt closely drawn to you during ithese years of associa­ tion as .teacher and pupils and we have come to look upon you as a delightful friend and a wise .counsellor, ready and enthusiastic to help in every way. Many times we tried your patience, but we wish you to remember only the happy hours spent among us. We wish you .health, happiness and continued success in your work and we now ask you to accept this gift as a token of our love and best regards. Signed on behalf of the pupils .of Gorrie Public School, J, G. Mundell, Principal; Dick Carson, Pauline Hein- miller, Erland Gregg. At the close of the afternoon’s en­ tertainment a picnic lunch was served. Induction Service July 4th Induction services of Rev. Mr. Copeland into Gorrie and Orangehill charge will be held in the Gorrie Un­ ited Church on Thursday, July 4th, at 8 p.m. Annual Orange Service The annual service of the L.O.L. and L.O.B.A. will be held in the An­ glican Church, Gorrie, at 2 p.m. sharp on Sunday, July 7th. The special speaker withh be Rev, R. M. Weekes of Blyth. Bridge and Groom Honoured On last Wednesday evening a large number of friends and neighbours ga­ thered in the school at Orangehill in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Carson Watson who were married recently. Miss Kay Irwin read the following address and the young couple were presented with a lovely breakfast suite. Dear Alma and Carson: We have gathered here this even­ ing to have a social time together, with you as our guest of honour. Nei­ ther of you are strangers to us so it is with one accord thatl we wish you the best of luck in your new venture. Alma, you have proved yourself to be a trustworthy friend and a willing helper at all times. We shall miss you in this community but Others will benefit by it. Carson, you have not spent so much of your time among us but we know you to be loyal itt y.our friendships. You too, have shown yourself willing to help an evening’s entertainment by playing whenever you were needed; We admire your choice of a wife and wish you both much happiness .in the years to come. As a token of our good will we ask you now to accept this gift which will be finished in whatever colour you desire, hoping it may prove useful. Signed on behalf of your friends and neighbours, B. McElwain, E. Bak­ er, Archie Irwin, Bill'Young. Mr. and Mrs. Watson were also guests at a shower held at the home of Mr. M. Sanderson last week tvhen they were presented with many beau­ tiful and useful gifts. Brown Family Re-Union The annual te-Union of the Brown family( and itlielf descendants was held on Saturday, June 29th, of Mr, Gordon Brown concessions of Howick. members of the family from different parts of The Brown settled on .the ninth con­ cession of Howick about 1S62 and the at ithe farm on the sixth About sixty were present the province. News and R.C.N.V.R. IN TRAINING WITH THE ROYAL NAVY IN ENGLAND B.& - * Thursday, July 4th, 1940 a 'at er and Jim Pritchard spent the holidayr at Niagara Falls. L.. .... farm is now occupied by Lindsay Brown, Lis grandson. William Brown, son of the original settler, now living at Elora was presented at the reunion and Aggie Brown, now Mrs. John Aldicorn, of Swinton Park, was there. These .two persons are ithe oldest liv­ ing descendants of a line of Browns who came to Canada from Scotland about 1825. $5.00 was donated ito the Red Cross. Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Carson and children were week-end guests of Mr. and Mrs. Knowlson Hueston at their cottage at Arhberley Beach. Dorothy and Kenneth Arscott, of Toronto, are spending the holidays with Mr. and Mrs.. Archie Miller. Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Holmes, Tor­ onto, visited last week-end with rela­ tives here. Miss ‘Frances Wylie, of Wroxeter, spent the week-end at the home of her aunt, Mrs. J. Wylie. Mr. and Mrs. Alex, Butchard, of Guelph, visited last week-end with friends in the community. The regular meeting of the W.M.S. of the United Church will be held on Thursday afternoon, July 4th, at 3.00 p.m. in the basement of the church. The members of the C.G.I.T. will have charge of the meeting. Roll Call — “Love.” ' Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Shera and dau­ ghter, Shirley, spent Sunday at the home of Mr. an'd Mrs. Percy Cope­ land, Wroxeter. Miss Dorothy Doig, of Toronto, is spending the vacation at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Doig. Mr. and Mrs. Sandy Hastie and daughters,' Arlene and Sandra, Tor­ onto, and Miss Jessie Hastie, of the new Memorial Hospital, New York city, spent the week-end and holiday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Hastie, also with Mr. and Mrs. Wil- ford King. Missi Mae Watters, of Toronto, vis­ ited last week-end at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Cliff Dodds, Mr. Joe Earngey spent a day last week in London. Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Gilmour, Wing­ ham, were Sunday visitors with Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Mundell. Mr. and Mrs. Percy Colmer, Toron­ to, spent the week-end and holiday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest King. M.r. and Mrs. Carter McKee and children, of Galt, are visiting with the former’s brother, Mr. George McKee. We extend congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. R. G. Newton, who celebrat­ ed the 22nd anniversary of their mar­ riage on Thursday of last week. Mrs. John Pritchard, of Minto, spent a few days last week at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Wade. Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Aidcorn and daughter, of Toronto, spent the week­ end at the home of Mr. J. Douglas and Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Whitfield. Sergeant John Neilson of Petawawa visited last Week-end with his mother Mre. Mfs, Dowdell and daughter, Aud­ rey, spent the week-end and holiday with her parents', Mr. and Mrs. John Hyndman, The Women’s Committee of the loc­ al Red Cross, intend to pack a Mie next week and ask that all finished Bed Cross work be brought in on Sat­ urday, July 6th. officers with the Royal navy does not introduce a new principle because many of the Dominion’s permanent naval officers have undergone training in England. They are trained on ex- Mr. Clare Hockridge, of Toronto, is spending a vacation with his aunt, Mrs. Grainger. Mr. A. Livingstone, of Toronto, is visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Short. Miss Janet Watson spent the week­ end with her mother, Mrs. B. Watson, of Brussels. Little Verdella Metcalf, of Paisley, who had spent a week with her aunts, Misses Emily and Beatrice Potter, re­ turned home on Sunday. Mrs. Woodcock and daughter, Miss Marian, of Toronto, are visiting ait the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Irwin. Mr. and Mrs. P. Merklinger, Wat­ erloo, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Cooke and daughter, Diane, Mr, Robert Moody, of Kitchener, were week-end visitors at the homes of Mr. and Mrs. C. Cooke and Mr. and Mr.s. M. Nay. Mrs. Isaac Wade spent a few days the beginning of last week with Tor­ onto friends. Mr. and Mrs. Spencer Ashton and daughter, Jean Marie, of Toronto, Miss Farmer and Mr. Leland Ashton of Woodstock, visited last week-end with Mr. and Mrs. Avery. Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Has'tie and family, Mr. and Mrs.. Harry Hastie and Audrey, were week-end guests with friends near Grand Bend. Miss Velma M. Lennox has tender­ ed her resignation as public school tea­ cher here. She has been an active member in the Evening Auxiliary and a valued leader in the Mission Band and will be greatly missed. Mr. and Mrs. Ray McIntyre and daughters, Dell and Patsy, visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Walter Woods, Glenannan. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Doig left this week for a trip through the Canadian West and to the Pacific Coast. Noreen Gowlett, London, is spend­ ing this week with Andrey Hastie. Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Sparling spent the week-end with friends in Barrie. Miss June Brown is visiting this week with friends at Swinton Park. Mr, and Mrs. Riddell and Florence, also Mr. Robert Langall, .of New Hamburg, spent the week-end with Mrs. Alexander Miller and other rela­ tives. Mr, and Mrs. John King and dau­ ghter, Miss Jean, of Toronto, were week-end visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Chas., King. Mr. -and Mrs. A. Holt, of Listowel, spent Sunday at the same home, Mr. and Mrs. W. C. King visited relatives in Brussels last Wednesday. GORRIE PUBLIC SCHOOL REPORT Senior Room P indicates promotion of the term work; A indicates 75% to 100%; B indicates 65% to 74%; C indicates 60% to 64%. Grade VII to Grade VMI — Betty Heinmiller P, Lucille Underwod P, Hugh Hutchison P, Bill Heibein B, Emily Heinmiller C, Mac Hutchison C, Bob Nay C. Grade VI to Grade VII —- Mary Ritchie P, Norman Carson P, Greta Hyndman P, Clare Bolton C, Lome King C, Grade V to Grade Vi — Maxine Bolton P, Clara Harber B, Leslie Mil­ ter (absent). Teacher, J. Gordon Mundell. actly the same lines as officers of the Royal Navy. An old German torpedo, UPPER LEFT, makes an ideal seat for some of the officers as they take messages from semaphore signals. As Junior Room A—75% to 100%; B—65% to 74%; C—55% to 64%; D—45% to 54%. Promoted to Grade V — Erland Gregg B, Betty Foster B, Pauline Heinmiller A, Hattie Miller C. Promoted to Grade IV — George Gregg A,' Maxine Farrish B, Helen Strong B, Betty Harper A, Tom New­ ton B, Boib Harrison B. Promoted to Grade III — Donald Burrows A, Patricia Strong A, Mild­ red Farrish A, Jessie Miller A, Flor­ ence Anger B, Hilda Neill A, Jim Miller A, Dorothy Watson D, Bill Nay C. ' ‘ I • ■ ' Promoted to Grade II — Bobby Edgar A, Bobby Stephens A, Jim Walker A, Nelson Harper A, Shirley Newton A, Joan Ashton A, Dorothy Downey B, Marion Downey B, Bruce Anger D. < Grade I — Group A — Norman An­ ger, Betty Zimmerman. Grade I — Group B — Donald Huesiton, Jean Burrows, Norma Neill, Gladys Harper, Edith Hastie, Bonnie Zimmerman. V. M. Lennox, Teacher. i WROXETER son,Mr. and Mrs. Mac Allen and George, were week-end visitors with the former’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. G. Allen. Mr. and Mrs. James Riddell and daughter, Florence, also Mr. Robert Lang, all of New Hamburg, were Sun­ day guests of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Lovell. Mrs. Cora Whitfield, Detroit, also Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Wade, Fordwich, were visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. D. S. MacNaughton one day last week'. Mr. and Mrs. Eldred Nichol, also Mrs. Jennie Thompson were in Paris on Monday attending the funeral of the late Walter Nichol, Mrs. Thomp­ son remaining in Paris for a visit. Mrs. Raymond Elliott and daugh­ ter, Lois, Miss1 Florence Fowler, Mrs. FRANCE STRIPPED OF DEFENSES BY NAZIS Aceording to tho armistice agree- one-third her former size. The above ment reportedly signed with Germany map indicates Frendh .territory seized and pending with Italy, France will by the Nazis and claimed by Italy, become a landlocked country about part of their training, some of the vol­ unteers are shown, RIGHT, rigging up a whaler, while others are shown, BOTTOM LEFT, in .training as a gun crew, loading a 4-inch naval gun. Eldred Nichol and Miss Marion Gil­ mour, visited friends in Blyth Friday of last week. • ■ Miss Margaret McTavish, Toronto, spent the week-end with her mother, Mrs. B. McTavish. Mr. and Mrs. Wim. Rae and family, Waterloo, spent the week-end with the former’s mother, Mrs. D. W. Rae. Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd North and dau­ ghter, Beverly, also Mr. and Mrs. North Sr., all of London, were week­ end guests of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Stocks. ; i : ■ Dr. W. A. and Mrs. Spence, Tor­ onto, were week-end guests of Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Rann, Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Hetherington, Toronto, were week-end guests of Mr. and Mrs. Seilers, the latter returning with them to Toronto for a visit. Mr, and Mrs. Raymond Elliott, 4<th line, spent Sunday with the former’s uncle, Mr. W. King, near Wingham. Mr. Clark Sharpin left for Toronto on Friday where he will take a course in mechanics. " i • Mr. and Mrs. With Dettman Shirley, spent Sunday with Mr. Mrs. Ralph Bender, Harriston. Guests, of Mr. and Mrs. Eldred chol over ithe week-end were: Mr. and Mrs. J. Richardson and son, Jim, of Wihitechurch, Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Sanderson, of Brussels, Mr. and Gilbert McDermitt, Harriston. Miss Marian Gilmour, from Wingham, spent the week-end Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Mundell. Mr. and Mrs. Harley Colvin, Tees- water, also Mr. and Mrs. Wes. Paulin, Wroxeter, were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ward Sharpin. Mr. and Mrs. Peter Moffat also Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Moffat attended the Brown Re-Union held at the home of Mr, and Mrs. Gordon Brown on Sat­ urday. Miss Viola Thacker, Teeswater, has been re-engaged as teacher in Turn­ berry S.S. No. 2. Misses Kay Nicklin and Marguerite Henning, also Messrs. George Fisch- Ni­ Mrs. near with St, James Church The evening service at St. James. Anglican Church was of special inter­ est when Canon Townsend, London^ was the special preacher, basing his sermon on the words "Now it is high time to awake out of sleep”, Romans' 13; 11, The confirmation service for the three charges .of Fordwich, Gon- rie and Wroxeter will be held on Sun­ day next, July 7th, at 3.30 in the af­ ternoon when Bishop Seager of Lon­ don will be present. Woman’s Missionary Society The July meeting of the W. M. f>_. will be held on Thursday, July llthF at 3 p.m., in the United Church school room. Mrs. Henry Timm will have charge of the meeting and the Roll Call will be answered by a verse con­ taining the word “Rejoice”. Mission Band The Mission Band held their June meeting in the church school room on Monday, June 29th, 4.15 p.m. The meeting opened with quiet music and, the opening hymn “Jesus, tender shep­ herd, hear me”. The Call to Worship was given by the leader, Mrs. Sander­ son, who followed with -the reading o£ Psalm 119. Short prayers by the her­ alds were followed by the Lord’s Prayer in unison. The second hymn chosen was “Woods are ringing, birds are singing”. All took pant in res­ ponsive reading. A story was told by the leader. The hymn “Come child­ ren, join to sing”, the Mizpah Bene­ diction and the National Anthem clos­ ed the meeting. Red Cross Dance A very successful dance in aid of Red Cross Funds was held Thursday evening last in Turnberry No. 2 school •house. There was a splendid crowd and music was supplied by the Gulley Jumpers with vocal selections by “Cactus Mac”. An interesting feat­ ure of the evening was drawing of the lucky ticket for the geautiful quilt in “tulip” pattern made and quilted by a group of the 4th line ladic?t. Carl Johnston, Bluevale, held the lucky ticket drawn by little Billie Hen­ ning. A lucky door prize was won by Mr. Jack Renwick, Belmore, the ticket drawn by little Mae Sandiburn. Both’ Mr. Johnston and Mr. Renwick ex­ pressed their appreciation to the aud­ ience. Sandwiches and coffee were served. Through the efforts of those selling tickets on the quilt and also the amount raised by the dance, about $60.00 will be donated to the local Red Cross societies to help carry on. their work. . », Yarn On Hand Yarn for sweaters, scarves and socks may be had at Mrs. Waller’s for those wishing to knit for Red Cross. Women’s Institute Picnic Mrs. Adams and Mrs. Rae will be in charge of the programme at the picnic to be held on Thursday after­ noon of this week at the home of Mrs. G. A. Wearring. A quilt will be quilt­ ed for Refugees. Each member is ask­ ed to bring a guest. There will be a basket lunch .bo which all members are asked to contribute. “Cotton Town Minstrels” The local boys who have success­ fully put on their minstrel show for the third time, will again put on a per­ formance this week for Bluevale Red Cross work. Mr. and Mrs. Alex. Pleasance, Pont Elgin, were Sunday guests of Mrs. Neil White. Miss Iva Gallaher, of London, call­ ed on friends in town Sunday. After spending a few -weeks in Tor­ onto,. Mrs. Fred Kitchen returned one day last week, accompanied by Mrs., Berkinshaw and Bob. Mr. Kenneth Gibson, of Hamilton',, spent Monday in town. Mr. Knight called on friends in Cranbrook Monday afternoon. There was a good attendance at the prayer meeting which was held at the home of Mrs. Thomas Ritchie Thurs­ day night. Our.25 Point Scientific Examin­ ation enables us to give you Clear, Comfortable Vision F. F. HOMUTH Optometrist Phone 118 Harriston