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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1940-09-26, Page 7Wo* Thursday, Sept. 26th, 1940 GORRIE Mr, and Mrs. Jack Cadwell, Nor Anda, Quebec, Mr, and Mrs, Alhert 'Cadwell and children, of Guelph, were Sunday guests of Mr, and Mrs. Percy Ashton, Mrs, George Ashton Sr„ Miss Wilma Ashton and Mr. Kenneth Ash- ■fon spent Sunday with Mr, and Mrs. Jack Watson, at Blyth, Mr, Robert Wade returned to Lon don University on Monday, His par ents, Mr. and Mrs. R. W. N- Wade accompanied him and spent the day in fhe city. Miss Mae Watson, Toronto, was a week'-end guest of her sister, Mrs, Dodds and Mr, Dodds. iMr. and Mrs. Percy Colmer, also Mrs. R. Harding, of Toronto, were week-end guests of Mr, and Mrs. Er- Miest King. Mr. and Mrs. W. C. King and Mrs. Ernest King visited with Mr. and Mrs. Haney at Wingham on Friday. Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ar chie Miller were; Mrs. Agnes Earls •and son, Frank, Mr. John Young Sr. and son, Mr, John Young, also Mrs. Arnold Brown and family, all of Wroxeter. Visitors with Mr. and Mrs. R. W. N. Wade on Sunday were: Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Wheeler, Brussels, Mrs. Art Jackson and Mrs. Lome Gordon, . Harriston. Mr. and Mrs. E, W. Carson, Miss „ Eleanore, Dick and Norman, also Mr. Mr. and Mrs. K. J. Hueston and son, Donald, spent the week-end at Amb erley Beach. Miss J, Pearl Stinson was a Toron to visitor the early part of this week. Misses Potter visited with friends in Stratford one day last week. Mr. and Mrs. Everett Sparling spent Sunday with the latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. Ferguson, at Lake- let. Miss friends Miss is spending this week with her cous in, Mrs. John Cathers. Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Mundell visited with Mr. and Mrs. Maurice McKee at Millbahk on Sunday. Mrs. Laura Hayden, of Clinton, was a Sunday guest of Mr. and Mrs. R. H. ■Carson. Miss Margaret Dick'son .spent "the ■week-end at her home in Atwood. Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Reidt, Wrox eter, spent last week with the form er’s mother, Mrs. John Reidt. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Cathers, Mrs. H. M. Hastie and daughter, Audrey, were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Moffat in Wroxeter on Sunday. Dr. W. J. Ross and little daughter, Marlyn, of Kitchener, spent Sunday Firth spent the week-end with at Desboro. Mabie Duncan, of Glenannan, with his mother, Mrs. Mary Ross, Mr, and Mrs, Thos. Stokes, of Bel more, spent Sunday with the latter’s parents, Mr. and Mrs, Anson Thorn- top. •Mr. and Mrs. Frank Chapman spent Sunday with luttcr,s mother in Clinton. We are sorry to report Mr, Melvin Harrison whp has been ill for some time, was taken to Listowel Hospital on Sunday. His many friends will wish him a speedy recovery, Mi?. and Mrs. H. Burnett, of Moon stone, were guests of Mr, and Mrs, C, G.' Cooke on Sunday, Mr, and Mrs, R, Cathers, Mr. David Gathers, Mr. and Mrs, H, M. Hastie attended the funeral of the late Wm. Thos. Alexander in Listowel last week, On Friday night of this week, the members of the Y.P.U. and Norman Clegg’s class are holding a weiner roast at the Gorrie Rink. Miss Alberta Ferguson, of Lakelet, is spending this week with her sister, Mrs. E. Sparling and Mr. Sparling. Mr. W. H, Townsend, R.C.A.F., of Camp Borden, spent the week-end at his home here. Congratulations are extended to Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Day who celebrat ed their twenty-fifth wedding anniver sary on Sunday. Miss Lizzie McKee, of London, is a guest of her brother, Mr. George McKee and sister, Mrs. John Wylie. Mr. and Mrs. Chamney, Miss Vel- eta, and Mr, Vernon, of Blyth, were guests of Miss Kate Earngey. 'Mr, home J. H, day. Miss Zavitz, of Ilderton, is the guest of Mr, and Mrs. J. G. Mundell while in the village. Messrs. Max Abram and Gordon Jackson, Listowel, called on Gorrie friends on Sunday. Mr. Bert Harris and daughter, Miss Erma, attended the funeral of Mrs. Harris’ mother at Huntsville Thurs day. The deceased passed away fol lowing an emergency operation. Mrs. Harris was with her mother at the time, and will have the sympathy of a wide circle of friends. Mrs. Wm. Hastie is spending a few days with friends in Toronto. Plans have been completed for a Euchre and Dance to be held on Fri day night of this wfieek in the Town ship Hall here, under the direction of the Gorrie Red Cross committee. The money will all be used to buy material to make clothing for those suffering from the boibbings in England. We trust you will give your support. The euchre will begin at 8.30-sharp to 10.30. Dancing will consist of old as well as new time dances, Lunch will be served free. ATTENDANCE LARGE AT COMPETITIONS On Thursday evening the Township Hall, Gorrie, was filled to overflow ing with eager parents as well as school children for the concluding School Fair competitions, The judg es were, Miss Beswetherick, of.Ford wich, Rev. Copeland, of Gorrie, and Mr. Game. Miss Stepjiens conducted the singing, the greater number of schools being her pupils ih music, and to whom goes much credit for the splendid musical numbers so well pre sented. Miss Stephens well deserved the words of appreciation given her by Mr. Game. ■ The comic recitations were numer ous and all well given, In the public speaking there was only one contest ant, while in the Quiz contest, there was the greatest number. The most enjoyed by the audience was probab-’ ly the drill presented by 10 members of Miss Jean Sparling’s school when each pupil was a laugh, their garb so amusing. In Mr. Game’s closing remarks he made mention of the fact that only 'by the organized method of the School Fair Board could these fairs be continued as no grants are being given by the Dept, of Agriculture this year. Rev. Ball was the chairman for the program. preacher for the day was Rev. George Thomas, of Harriston, who gave two fine messages of inspiration, choosing for his morning text '"And hath put all things under his feet and gave him to be head over all things to the church, which is his body”, Ephesians 1: 22-23, and in the evening "And he said come, and when Peter was come down out of the ship he walked on the water to go to Jesus, and when he saw the wind boisterous he was afraid and beginning to sink', he cried say ing, Lord save me, and immediately Jesus stretched forth his hand and caught him.” Three fine anthems, were sung by the choir, under the dir ection of Mr, G, A. Wearring with Miss Mary Gibson as organist, and a male quartette “Nearer My God To Thee” with Messrs. Vern Hupher, Gil bert Haines, Wm. G. Gibson and G. A. Wearring, added much to the even ing service. Woman’s Association Twenty-three members and helpers were present at the W. A. in United Church school-room on Wednesday afternoon when two quilts were quilt ed one top of which was donated by Mrs. Higgins and on being finished by W, A. workers will be presented to Red Cross supplies. Tea was serv ed at the close of the meeting. and Mrs. Chas. King returned to Toronto with their son, Mr. King and Mrs. King on Sun- Miss Martha Kaine, of Fort Francis is the guest .of Mrs. S. G. Kaine. Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Wheeler, of Brussels, were guests of Mr. and Mrs. R. G. Dane op Sunday/ W. A. Did Refugee Work The regular meeting of St. Steph en’s Church W.A. was held at the res idence of Mrs. E. Newton, Con. 14, on Thursday, Sept. 19th, -with a goodly attendance. The afternoon’s work was devoted to supplies for the Refugees. Mrs. Geo. King gave a very interest ing talk on Prayer, which was follow ed by suitable prayers for war strick en Britain. A dainty lunch was serv ed by the hostess and a social hour spent.was WROXETER Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Simmons, Mr. Belgrave School Fair, has announced Harvey Simmons and Miss Luella Vera Montgomery, of S.S. No, 9, E. Simmons spent a day recently with friends in Brussels. * ■ ... - _ , ■ BELGRAVE Harvest Home Services St. James Anglican Church hold their special anniversary service on the evening of September 29th, at 7.30 o’clock. Rev, E. O. Gallagher, of Wingham, will be the preacher, are cordially invited to attend. will All Salem Anniversary Rev. Mr. Beecroft, Wingham, be the guest speaker for Anniversary Services at Salem on Sunday, Sept, 29th, 11 a.m. and 7.30 p.m. Wroxeter Choir will assist in the music and the United Church service in Wroxeter will be withdrawn. Institute Plan Teas The September meeting of the Bel grave branch of the Women’s Insti tute was held last week at the home of Mrs. J, C< Procter with a good at tendance of members. Mrja, Norman Keating, the president, conducted the meeting. The minutes of the previous meeting were adopted. Patches for quilts had been distributed at the pre vious meeting and one quilt which had been, completed, was displayed, and work on others was’reported. Plans were also discussed on securing a blanket. The conveners of the vari ous committees gave ideas in using our own products, carrying on our war effort. It was also decided to make jam for the Red Cross. Miss Mae Frisby was appointed as leader for the ... Homemaking Club for the project "Being well dressed and well groomed,” A series of galloping teas was also arranged. The roll-call was well responded to with a Daily Health Habit. This meeting was in charge of Mrs, J. C. Procter and Mrs. R. J. MacKenzie, convenors of the Health and Child Welfare committee. Dr. G. Ross, of Wingham, gave a very inter esting and instructive address on gen eral health rules, diet and car.e of the teeth. The meeting was closed with the singing of the National Anthem after which lunch was served by the hostess assisted by Mrs. R. Crawford, Mrs. R. J. MacKenzie and Mrs. R. H. Procter. Wawanosh, and Jack Nethery of U, S, S, No. 17, Wawanosh and Morris, as the two pupils securing the most points at the School Fair and thus win the T. Eaton prizes, a book ior each. The Red Cross held a very success ful sale of home baking in the work rooms on School Fair day. The Home Garden and Canning Club sponsored by the Department of Agriculture and the Belgrave School Fair, held their final meeting on. School Fair Day when a Canning Demonstration was held under the dir ection was held under the direction of Miss Flora Durnin in the Orange Hall. The girls also bad a display of vegetables from their gardens. The prizes were awarded as follows: Mae Frisby, Mary Yuill, Isabel Nethery, Muriel Hopper. Eleanor Taylor. Rex Frost, well-known radio com mentator, of CFRB radio station in Toronto, will present a program in the Foresters’ Hall, Belgrave, Wed nesday, Oct. 9th, in aid 'of the Bel grave Red Cross Society. Watch for further notiqe. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Miller spent- few days in Toronto. i a BLUEVALE will EDUCATION c Once in a LIFETIME ffl/SUN ELIFEof Is Your House SAFE AFTER DARK? • Lighted windows warn prowlers away. Always leave a few lamps burning when you leave your home for the evening. Remem ber, a bright light for sixteen hours costs only Id at Hydro rates. BOW Miss Davidson, Newton, formerly principal of the Continuation School here, spent Sunday with-Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Douglas. Mr. and Mrs. Gavin Davidson, of Oshawa, are visitors with Mrs. Rob ert McLaughlin and Miss Mae Dav idson. Mrs. Fox, Wingham, also Mr. and Mrs. Roy Patton, of St. George, were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Allan Munroe. Miss Kay Necklin spent the week end at her home in Millbank. Mr. and Mrs. Dane and family, of Salem, were Sunday guests of Mrs. John Bush and Miss Gertrude Bush. Mrs. Alkin Rann and son, James, Brussels, were Sunday ^guests of Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Rann. Mr. and Mrs. T. P. MacDonald, of Brussels, were Sunday guests of Mrs. John Bush. Mrs. M. Edgar and children, also Mrs. Meadows, all of Brussels, spent Sunday with Mrs. Hugh Edgar. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Grant will shortly leave the farm where they now reside, moving to a farm near Brussels, . Miss Cassie Harris recently enjoy ed a ‘two-weeks’ vacation in Toronto. Miss Maud Higgins, Gorrie, spent a few days last week with friends in town. After visiting friends in Turnberry for the past two weeks, Mrs. Mc Dougall returned home on Wednes day. Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Gallaher and family, of Bluevale, were guests of Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Gallaher Sunday afternoon. Mrs. W. McLean and son, Jack, spent the week-end with friends in Toronto. Women’s Institute The October meeting of the. W. I. will be held at the home of Mrs. D, S. MacNaughton on Oct. 3rd, at 3 p.m. Mrs. Rae will be in charge of Cur rent Events. Roll Call-Name a Brit ish possession. The guest speaker will be Rev. J. L. Ball, Gorrie, whose sub ject will be “England". o Reports of the W. I. Convention held on Sept. 10th and 11th, in Guelph, will be giv en by Mrs. J. N. Allen and Mrs. F. Sanderson. OBITUARY * Mrs. Jean Mahood There passed into the Great yond following a two weeks’ illness one who was well known and highly esteemed' when in her younger days she lived here and who had returned from her home in New Jersey to visit relatives and friends; While attending a meeting with her niece, Mrs. G. A. Wearring, she be came ill and gradually grew more ser ious until death released her from suf fering. The late Jean Mahood was the dau ghter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Robert Gibson, pioneers of this place, and widow of the late Rev. H. W.'L. Ma hood. Deceased was in her 76th year and is survived by four children and two brothers,. Mr. T. A. Gibson, of Fordwich, and Wm. G. Gibson, Wrox- eter. Funeral services were conducted on Friday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. G, A. Wearring, Rev. Dr. Mahood, London, in charge, with Rev. A. M, Grant assisting.' Burial took place Saturday in the family plot, Lit tle Lake Cemetery, Peterborough. SALEM ..........................hi>59 Put 100-Watt Lamps in. kitchenz Living-Room/ Basement HYDRO SHOP Phone 156 Wingham Be- Showered Prior to Marriage A very pleasant time was spent on Tuesday evening last week when friends and neighbors gathered at the home of Mr, and Mrs. William Mc Murray in honor of their only daugh ter, Alberta, whose marriage takes place in the near future to James Smith, of Morris. The time was spent in games and at an appropriate hour a miscellaneous shower was presented to the bride-to-be in a nicely decor ated wagon which was drawn in by Marlene MacKenzie, who, as a win some little‘ bride in her white dress with veil and bridal wreath and car rying a bouquet of flowers, was ac companied by Bobbie McMurray as groom. After the many pretty and useful gifts were opened and display ed, the 'future bride and bridegroom thanked those gathered for their gifts and good wishes and invited all to visit them in their new home. Lunch was served and a pleasant evening brought to a close. Patriotic Rally Held The Patriotic Rally held in the United Church last week was very well attended. Rev. F. G. Fowler act ed a,s chairman. Rev. C. Tavener spoke briefly on the object of the meeting and extended a welcome. Mr. Harold Victor Pym, of Wingham, contributed hwo beautiful piano selec tions.' Bert Gallimore sang "There’s Always Be An, England” and "Land of Hope and Glory”, and Mrs. D. S, McNaughton favored with two' read ings. Dr. Redmond, of Wingham, was the guest speaker and outlined the work of the Red Cross Society, the very splendid work already accomp lished and the need for more. Mrs. Mary Griffin, president of the Wing-' ham Red Cross Society, was present and gave some helpful suggestions, and also issued a permit to the presi dent of the local Women’s Institute to collect in the name of the Red Cross and collectors were appointed for this district. Red Cross workers will meet once a month to discuss the work, the first- meeting will be held in the United Church Tuesday afternoon, October 1st, when some new officers will be appointed. HEAD OFFICE • MONTREAL Mrs. E. A. VanStone Agent, Wingham engineering for army service. Jack Wettlaufer has been transfer red from Brandon, Man., to Calgary* Alta., where he will attend a military training school in wireless. Mr. J. W. Wettlaufer has disposed of his stock of general merchandise to Mr. George Love, of Toronto, giv ing possession November 1st. _ .. .............__ ri A Meteorite for a Tombstone Something original in the line of tombstones, a meteorite, was erected in the Palmerston cemetery by the Listowel firm of marble Messrs. Kemp and Ronald. The met eorite was found at Moorefield and. was used as a memorial by Mr. Johns ton Armstrong of that village. The stone, which was of varied colors, weighed' between 1,200 and- 1,500 lbs. The meteorite was flat on one end. thus lending itself admirably as a tombstone.—Listowel Banner. cutters. Dr. I. Campbell Enlists Dr. Irwin Campbell, our popular and successful young physician, left on Thursday for Halifax, having been called into service. The Dr. offered his services many months ago but on ly recently was called. The good wish of the community go with him, wishing a safe return. Mrs. Campbell is .remaining here for the present. United Chtitch Anniversary An ideal day of sunshine out-of doors, and a profusion of late summer flowers in basket arrangement in doors, helped to make one of the most successful Anniversaries the United Church has had in its 82 years* serv* ice to this community; The principal . Miss Laura Bennett, Toronto, spent the week-end with her mother, Mrs. Edwin Bennett. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Weir and family and Mr. Jack Weir, of the R.A.F., Toronto, visited over Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. D. L. Weir. Mr. and Mrs. John Gowdy visited with Mr. and Mrs. John Fitch one day last week. Miss Gladys Weir, of Wroxeter, spent the week-end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Weir. Anniversary Services will be held here next Sunday, Sept. 29th, at 11 a.m. and 7.30 p.m. Rev. W. A. Bee croft, of Wingham United Church, will occupy the pulpit. Wroxeter Un ited Church choir will assist with the services. A Thank-Offering will be taken, Why doos Mr. Gordon Wray wear such a pleasant smile those days? It’s that little girl. Congratulations. Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Palmer called on Mr, and Mrs. Morley Betl, Gorrie vicinity, last Sunday. Bride-To-Be Showered The home of Mr. and Mrs. John E. McCallum was the scene of a pleas ant party on Monday evening when friends of their daughter, Eileen, whose marriage takes place on Satur day to Mr, George Jones, of London, presented her with a miscellaneous shower. The presentation address was read by Harold Vincent on behalf of those assembled and was signed by Lauretta McBurney, Doris Scott and Harold Vincent. Mr. Jones' thanked all for their kindness and good wish es. The evening was spent at cards and dancing. Red Cross Workers Please Note Friday afternoon the Red Cross meeting and sewing bee will be held in the work room. An urgent appeal has been received- for refugee gar ments for both adults and children. Everyone in the district is urged to attend. Mrs. W. A. Bryant, of Blyth, spent the week-end with Mrs. J. A. Bran don. Mrs. J. A. Geddes returned from a week’s visit with friend in Toronto. No Presbyterian Service Sunday ’ Rev. F. G. Fowler preached in Knox Presbyterian Church Sunday morn ing from the text “When I became a man I put. away childish things”, us ing it as an example for the people of today to set aside the small lesser things and give time and thought to the greater and more important things of life. Mr. Allan Ramsay took the solo part in the anthem. The ser vice next Sunday will be cancelled owing to the Anniversary Services at Eadies' Church. wedding anniversary. Brussels Couple 50 Years Married On Wednesday of last w&ek, Mr. and Mrs. John Symonds celebrated their fiftieth Relatives and friends from Wroxeter surprised Mr. and Mrs. Symonds by calling in the afternoon and present ing them with an electric grill and in the evening the neighbors called and presented them with a mirror. At the morning service in the Unit ed Church on Sunday the pastor, Rev. C. Tavener, spoke on the Life <>f Jonah, the man who was given a sec ond chance. South Kinloss Minister Accepts Call Rev. G. M. Young, pastor of South Kinloss and Kinlough Presbyterian churches for the past four years, has accepted a call by Knox Presbyterian Church, Dromore and Normanby, where he will take over his new dut ies in the near future,—Lucknow* Sen tinel. Gave Talk on China The Mission Band of the United Church will have Miss Clare McGow an, of Blyth, as their guest on Friday evening. Miss McGowan gives an il lustrated talk on her work as a tea cher in China, which is of special in terest to children. Mr. George Mathers, Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Mathers and two daughters, of Dublin, spent Sunday with relatives and friends here. iMlss Elizabeth Robertson, who has spent several months with her sister, in Toronto, has returned home. Mr. and Mrs. Norman McLaughlin, of Wingham, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Peter McEwen. Mr, and Mrs. Colclough and fam ily, of Goderich, were Sunday visitors with Mr. and Mrs, Allan Larder. Rev. F. G. Fowler and Mrs. Fowler spent Saturday at Hamilton. Miss Olive Scott spent a few days with relatives at Seaforth and while there acted as judge of ladies* work at the Fall Fair. Mr. and Mrs. Aldridge and family, [Mr. and Mrs. Bert Mann and family, of Fordwich, and Mr. and Mrs. S. Rolph and daughter, Detroit, were week-end visitors with their parents, ' Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Mann. ■ Miss Martha Kaine, of Gorrie, is | the guest of her cousin, Mrs. Arthur London, spent. Shaw. parents. | Arnold Lillow left this week for Anniversary Services Well Attended Anniversary services were held in Knox United Church on Sunday morning and evening. The church which was nicely decorated with au tumn flowers, was filled for both ser vices. Rev. McDonald, of Toronto, was the special speaker at these ser vices and delivered two splendid ad dresses. The choir, under the direc tion of Miss Velma Wheeler, gave special numbers and at the evening service Mr. Bert Cullimore, of Wing ham, assisted and sang a very pleas ing solo, Miss Florence Nethery, of Toronto, is spending her vacation with her par ents, Mr. and Mrs. C. Wawanosh. Miss Nora Wheeler, the week-end with her Mrs, C. Scott, the Secretary of the Toronto where he will study electrical Nethery, East MONUMENTS at first cost Having om* factory equipped with the most modern machinery for the exe cution of high-class work, we ask you to see the largest display t of monu ments Of any retail factory in Ontario. All finished by sand blast machines. We import all ottr granites from the Old Country quarries direct, in the rough. You can save all local deal ers’, agents’ and middleman profits by; Seeing us. E. J. Skelton & Son at West End Bridge—WALKERTON YOUR EYES NEED ATTENTION Out 25 Point Scientific Examin ation enables! us to give you Clear, Comfortable Vision F. F. 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