The Wingham Advance-Times, 1940-11-21, Page 7I
Thtirs,, November 21st, 1940
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Rev. J. Ball Was The Special Speaker
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A.. Gibson spent
in Owen Sound.
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the
guests of the former’s parents,
and Mrs. Robt. MqMichael.
Rona VanVelsor and
Miss Smith, both of Weston,
Taken from the deck of the merchant ship which rammed and sunk destroyer sank immediately after the collision, carrying 143 sailors to
the Canadian destroyer Margaree, this picture shows the aft-section of
the destroyer a few minutes before it sunk. The fore-section oi the I tneir deaths.
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Wroxeter News and Gorrie Vidette
Mrs. R. C. Copeland is holidaying
•with her mother in London.
Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Bender and
son, Eric, of Listowel, visited with
Mr. and Mrs, Archie Miller and Mrs.
A, Miller on day recently.
Mr. Sanford Zimmerman has enjoy
ed a two-weeks’ hunting trip up. north.
Mr. and Mrs, Wm. Mundell and
baby, of Bluevale, spent Sunday with
the former’s brother, Mr. J. G. Mun
dell and Mrs, Mundell.
Messrs. “Doney” and “Sandy" Has-
lie and Untie Miss Arlene Hastie, of
Toronto, visited their brother, Mr,
Kenneth Hastie recently,
Mrs, W. C. King spent Friday with
her mother, Mrs. Agnes Earls, at
Wroxeter.
Mr. and Mrs. James Vi-ttie have
sold their 50-acre farm to Mr. Joseph
Bennett. Possession will be given in
the Spring.
We are sorry to report the illness
of Mrs. Thos, Bradnock, who has a
nurse in attendance; Reeve J. W.
Gamble, who also has a nurse, and
Mr. Melvin Nay.- All three are very
ill, and we trust their conditions will
soon be much improved.
A number of the A.Y.P.A. of St.
Stephen’s Church joined with the A.
Y.P.A. of Fordwich Anglican Church
on Wednesday night last and welcom
ed around forty of the members of the
Listowel A.Y.P.A. An enjoyable pro
gramme was presented as well as
games. Lunch was served.
The week of November 11th was
Education Week and in recognition
ft -of this the Mothers of the children in
' the Junior room were invited to the
school to observe the children at
work. The children proceeded with
the regular work, combining part of
the morning’s work so that a more
complete idea of a school day could
be seen by the mothers. On request
of the children they had itheir Health
Inspection which is done by two of
their own choosing. Each child has a
little calendar and takes great pride
in keeping a clean sheet for the
month. During the arithmetic period
the mothers corrected their children’s
work, which pleased the children. All
agreed that it would be indeed a won
der if the children did not enjoy their
school life when learning is made so
interesting.
Mrs. Grant, Miss M. Taylor and
nephew, Reggie Taylor, visited their
sisters, Mrs. Knowlson and Miss N.
Taylor last week one day. Miss Tay
lor remained for a longer visit.
.Mrs. Peter Merklinger, of Water
loo, is spending this week with her
sister, Mrs. M. Nay. Other Sunday
guests at ithe same home were, Mr.
Merklinger, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Cooke
and Little daughter, Diana, of Kitch
ener.
Miss Wilma Watson of Brussels,
visited a couple of days with her sis
ter, Miss Janet Watson this week.
Mr. and Mrs. Vodden, of Ethel,
were Sunday guesits
Cloyne Michel;
•Mr. and Mrs. T.
Sunday with friends
Mrs. Fred Irwin, Miss Edna Irwin,
also Mr; and Mrs. Stanley Gowdie and
little daughter Joan, of Toronto, were
recent guests of Mr. and Mrs. Man
ford Irwin.
• Mrs. Jack Metcalf, Misses Irene and
Lydia Metcalf, of Paisley, spent Fri
day with Misses Potter.
Mrs. Douglas, of Molesworth, is
visiting her daughter Mrs. Robt. Har
rison.
Mrs. Russel Grainger and nephew,
Mr. Lloyd Hockridge, spent Monday
in Toronto.
The Gorrie Y.P.U. were in charge
of the worship service at the Leader-
ship Training School held in Bluevale
Friday night,
Pte. Jack Newton of ithe Scottish
Fusiliers, Kitchener, spent a few days
last week at his home here._
Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Edgar and
son, Harold, have moved to town and
are residing in Mr. Jas. Walker’s
house. Mr, Edgar recently purchased
the Poultry Farm from E. J. Farrish.
The Howick Legion No. 807 held
a' banquet in the Coronation Hoitel in
Harriston Thursday night last when
about thirty members from this com
munity attended. Among the speak
ers were Mr. Rob>t. Moorehead, of
Palmerston, with Mr. Hamel Cooke,
of Harriston High School, as the main
speaker.
Mrs. Thomas Bonnett and daugh
ter, Miss Lottie, of Glamis, Mr. Nor
man Erb, of Teeswater, spent a day
recently with the former’s brother,
Mr. Richard Jackson and Mrs. Jack-
spn.
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Jackson en
tertained a few of their friends .and*
neighbours to a fowl supper one even
ing recently.
NEWLYWEDS
WERE HONORED
Around two hundred persons gath
ered in the Township Hall and pre
sented Mr. and Mrs. Harry E. King,
recently married, with an address,
read by Miss Arlene Galbraith, and a
miscellaneous shower. (Music for the
dancing was played by Brown’s orch
estra. Both Harry and Nellie made
fitting replies to the following ad
dress:
Dear Nellie and Harry:
We, your friends and neighbours,
have gathered here tonight to' con
gratulate you on your recent marriage
and to extend to you our best wishes.
It gives us much pleasure to know
that you are both still in our midst.
To Nellie, we feel that in your new
home you will reign as a charming
and gracious sovereign being a itrue
homemaker in every sense of the
word.
To Harry, we feel you are no
stranger, and congratulate you on
choosing a partner for life and we
trust that you may find in each other
pleasant companions and faithful bur
den-bearers.
We ask you to accept these gifts
as a small token of the esteem in
which you are held in this commun
ity.
It is our sincere wish that both of
you may live long aijd happily toge
ther to enjoy ithem.
Signed on behalf of friends, and nei
ghbours, Bernice Day, Leonard Sand
erson, Gerald Galbraith, Bill Bennett,
Arlene Galbraith.
INSTITUTE GIVEN
FINE ADDRESS
AFT-SECTION OF MARGAREE AFTER FA TAL COLLISION WITH MERCHANT SHIP
do believe in preserving their rights
and their traditions which have been
hhnded down from generation to gen-
eraition, however. At the close of Mr.
Ball’s Address the ladies sang the Na-
ational Anthe mand “There’ll Always
Be An England.”
Mrs. Strong and the hostesses for
the day served a very delicious lunch
during the social hour and the cloth
ing brought by the members for the
bale which is being sent to the Salva
tion Army, was displayed.
CALLED TO HER REST
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Early last Thursday morning, Nov.
14th, in Trail Hospital, B.C., Mrs. Jas.
L. Connon, of Castlegar, B.C., passed
away to her Eternal .Home. She had
been in poor healith for some time but
with great pluck she. had pulled
through many a crisis. Every atten
tion possible was given her in an en
deavour to build her up but such
hopes were not realized and she pass
ed peacefully away. Suitable service
was conducted and the funeral took
place Saturday afternoon, interment
being made in Vancouver. Mrs. Con-
non’s maiden name was Annie Ross,
she being a daughter of the late Alex,
and Mrs. Ross, of Gorrie. Her birth
place was in Grey Twp. She leaves
to mourn their loss, one daughter,
Irene, of Trail, B.C., Alex, of Van
couver and Irwin, of Winnipeg; also
one brother, John Ross, of Holland,
Man., and two sisters, Mrs. M, Ross
and Miss L. Ross, of Gorrie. Mr.
Connon passed away two years ago.
Deceased was a Presbyterian in relig
ion and took*an aotive part in the pro
motion of every good cause. Deep
sympathy is expressed for the bereft
family. < ' i ' -v ,
lishing what we know now as Nor
way House in Manitoba. Through
some misunderstanding he was recall
ed but his workers remained and pros
pered. He died a young man at the
age of forty-five just after hearing
that he was reinstated, This year the
Centennial Anniversary of Norway
House was celebrated. Part of the
programme was a religious pageant
portraying the early efforts of Rev.
James Evans to present day condi
tions.
The business was presided over by
Mrs. A. L. Stephens, president of ithe
Auxiliary. After the Roll Call, the
minutes were given by the secretary.
Plans were made to have a tea-towel
shower at the next meeting. The
treasurer reported that the allocation
is almost reached. A nominating com
mittee composed of (Mrs. C. Black,
Mrs. A. Taylor and Mrs. R. Graing
er was appointed ito prepare the slate
of officers for the incoming year.
The meeting closed with the Miz
pah Benediction after which the host
ess assisted by Mrs. Black and Mrs.
Hastie, served a- dainty lunch and a
pleasant social time was spent over
the tea
to St. Joseph’s Hospital, London. His
many friends hope for a speedy re
covery.
Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd McMichael and
little daughter, Toronto, were week
end
Mr.
Billy Gibson Injured
Master Billy Gibson, young son
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Gibson, had a
narrow escape one day last week when
he attempted to climb on the grader
driven by Mr. Gilbert Howes, and
was knocked down with some force.
Only the quick action of Mr. Howes
in stopping the machine saved him
from coming in contact with the
blade. We are pleased to know the
little chap is recovering from his in
juries.
Mae Durst gave a splendid report on
the World’s Friends Magazine. Then
followed the Heralds’ reports, Agnes
Wearring for India, June Waller, for
Africa, Barbara Grant for Korea,’ and
Lulu Gibson for Canada. In the ab
sence of the Leader, ithe assistant
leader, Mrs. Grant, told the story on
the Life of David Livingston as a boy.
The Mission Band Hymn “God’s
children live in every land” was sung.
During the business period, plans
were made for the ’sending of a bale
to New Ontario to which anyone hav
ing books, toys or used clothing, may
contribute. Donations to be left at
the home of Mrs. A. J. Sanderson
the first week of December. The Miz
pah Benediction brought the meeting
to a close.
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EVENING AUXILIARY
HAD GOOD MEETING
,P, S. Christmas Programme
Miss Keith and Miss MacDonald of
the Public School staff, are now pre
paring the pupils for their annual
Christmas Entertainment which will
be held Dec. 10th, . i . < ;
“What about the cattle on the other
place?” They had to be brought in.
Bundling the hired man and one of
the Higgins boys into the car, I set
out in quest of the stock on the other
place. Strange as it may seem, when
we arrived they were all huddling up
on the back fifty in the shade of the.
maple bush. Usually they seemed to
be in the front field.
Everything went well on the trip
up the laneway. About ten rods from
the front gateway the lead steer ’re
membered something that was left be
hind in the back field, I suppose, and
cavorting out around the old barn
headed back for the tall timber . . r
to be followed at regular intervals by
the remainder of the herd. We walk
ed back and rounded them up again!
It snowed harder than ever and the.
cattle seemed to stumble along against
the fences until we got out the road
gateway.
The Higgins boy gn'd myself
“HobHohig” with all oUr energy to
try and steer them in the right direc
tion . . . but a grey heifer seemed,
to be convinced that we’ were wrong
in our directions and headed due op
posite to where Lazy Meadows is. ;
For sheer obstinacy nothing can
touch cattle on a snowy, rainy fall day.
They cither huddle together along the
fence or else skywriting with their
tails twisted in a perfect “O” they
race madly down the road. Full of
courage al ordinary times and
to face any dog that wanders On the
grass farm, they are as skittish as
“spinsters” at the sight of mice when
the dogs all along the road come out
to bark and nip at their heels a bit, (
Huw much traffic there seems to be
on an ordinary concession road on a
day such as this. Trucks and cars and.
farm wagons loaded with chop . . .
and everybody seems to want to stop^
and chat. Of course when yoii stop to
say “Hello’’ to an acquaintance, the
hired man ailtl yodr helper also have
I to join in and the cattle slip back past
you and high-tail it down the road.
The gateway to Lazy .Meadows was
carefully swung out and Mrs. Phil,
was brandishing a stick prepared to
wave the cattle in.
slipped on ahead to stand in the mid
dle of the road and the cattle were
sidling along in the ditch. They
seemed to be tired out and there were
no doub’ts but that they would plod
into the laneway and down to the
barn.
That steer walked ahead .and stood
in the centre of the laneway . . . just
half in and half out of the gateway.
He looked around and took a step and
then, quick as a flash, bolted out and.
past Mrs. Phil and the hired man and
up the road. The rest of the cattle,
being polite, followed.
We ran and shouted . . and wav
ed sticks and we drove the car around
the mand managed at last to get them
back and into the laneway and finally
into the barnyard . . declaring as We
did, that next year we would complete
this job on a fine day.
November W. M. S.
Mrs. G. A. Wearring opened
home on Thursday afternoon for
November meeting of the W.M.S. of
United Church with fifteen members
and visitors present. The meeting op
ened with quiet music by Mrs. Meah-
en, Mr§. L, VanVelsor was in charge
and opened with a few choice lines oil
the theme of the meeting “Trust."
“Blest be ithe tie that binds” was the
opening hymn. Mrs. Stocks led in
prayer, The Scripture lesson was giv
en by Mrs. Sawtell and Mrs. Martin.
Mrs. Durst sang “Trust and Obey",
with Mrs. G. A. Wearring as accom
panist. Mrs. Cook gave a splendid
reading on “Stewardship,” Mrs. Al
lan Munroe took up the last two
chapiters of the study book “Moving
Millions.” Mrs. MacNaughton sang'
the hymn “O love that will not let me
go" with Mrs. Meahen accompanying.
During the business period a' nomin
ating committee was appointed, Mrs.
Cook, Mrs. VanVelsor, Mrs. Howes.
December meeting will be an All
Members, when each member will
contribute a number to the program.
Prayer for peace by Mrs. Cook, and
the hymn “0 God of love” brought
the meeting to a close.
Institute Send Bale
Following an annual custom, a bale
of new and used clothing was packed
by Mrs. J. N. Allen and her assist
ants from members of the Women’s
Institute and forwarded on Monday to
Fort Stewart, Ontario, to be distrib
uted to those in need by the Institute
Branch there who co-operate by re
modelling garments. The bale was
valued at more than $50. (
Enjoyed
of the local
a very enjoy-
Miss
friend,
spent ithe week-end with the former’s
parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. E. VanVel-
sor.
Mr. Cliff Denny, Toronto, spent the
week-end with his parents, Mr. and
Mrs. Vern Denny.
Miss Vera Durst, Stratford, spent
the week-end with her parents, Mr,
and Mrs. I. Dursit.
Mr. and Mrs. George Allen were
Teeswater visitors on Thursday of last
week.
Mr. and Mrs. A. N. Edgar, Ford-
wich, were Sunday guests of D. S.
and Mrs. MacNaughton.
Congratulations to Mr. Andy Gib
son, one of our most popular young
men, and Ids bride2 Miss Dorothy
Brown, Molesworfh, who were quietly
married on Thursday evening last. Mr.
and Mrs. Gibson will make their home
on the groom’s farm, just out of town.
Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs.
Archie Irwin, the bride formerly Miss
Mina Brown, of Molesworth, who
were married on Friday at Presbyter
ian Manse, Molesworth, Rev. R. Ach
eson officiating.
We regret the illness of Mr. Wm.
R. Casemore, who was taken last week
Teeswater Talent
Under the auspices
Young People’s Union,
able patriotic concert was put on in
Towfi Hall on Wednesday evening by
a group of ladies from Teeswater un
der the direction of (Mrs, R, H, King.
A ladies* chorus of 30 voices, new and
old songs of the Army, Navy and Air
Force, were given. Drills, Dances and
readings all went to make one of the
most enjoyable concerts held here for
some time. . • „
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Mission Band
The United Church Mission Band
met til the church school room Friday
at 4.00 p.m. for their November meet
ing. Miss Frances Wylie, the presi
dent, presided, and opened with a
hymn, Edith MacDonald led in pray
er, followed by the Lord’s Prayer in
unison. The Scripture lesson taken
front St. Matthew’s Gospel, 5th chap
ter, was read by Margaret Wearring.
On Nov. 13th the members of the
Gorrie Institute were the guests of
Mrs. J. T. Strong. Mrs. Sparling was
in the chair and 'the meeting opened
in the customary manner with the In
stitute Ode and the Lord’s Prayer in
unison. During the business discus
sion the minutes of the October meet
ing were read by the secretary and
correspondence was head. It was de
cided that the Institute would make a
Christmas cake again this year. Mrs.
Mundell, who took the course in
glove making in Brussels last month
gave a very interesting talk on the
subject. The members are having the
privilege of taking this course from
Mrs. Mundell who will be conducting
itwo classes between now and Christ
mas.The programme for the day was un
der the leadership of the peace con
venor, Mrs. Shera, who introduced
Rev. J. Ball as special speaker. Mr.
Ball’s subject was indeed timely and.
interesting “England.” This address
was illustrated by a map of England
with all the main points of interest
outlined. Mr. Ball traced the history
of England from the Mediterranean
era to the present time showing how
,ithe North Sea had shaped the destiny
of the mighty little island. He show
ed how even though the English real
ly disliked the sea, they were forced
by circumstances to overcome it and
from the time of King Alfred have
maintained a navy surpassed by none,
and ito-day are still the rulers of the
sea, Mr, Ball described the changes
in the industrial life of England and
said that it was her industries that
won the last war for her and would
win again; He also described -the
characteristics -typical of the English
and quoted Mark Twain, that famous
wit, as saying with his tongue in his
cheek, “The Meefc Spirited shall pos"
sess the earth,” Some say the Eng-
Thirteen members and several vis
itors gathered at the home of Mrs.
Victor Shera, Gorrie, on Wednesday
evening last week for the November
meeting of the Evening Auxiliary. An
interesting program was given under
the leadership of Mrs. E. Carson and
(Mrs. Irving Toner. Mrs. Carson pre
sided and opened the meeting with a
thought on “Remembrance Day.” Mrs.
J. G. Mundell led in prayer for vic
tory and peace in our time.
The theme of the meeting was in
keeping with the opening chapter.of
our new Study book “Comrades in the
World Church” and Mrs. Carson led
in a very interesting manner the
theme “Living the Christian Life.”
“Jesus, Thou joy of loving hearts”
was sung followed by prayer by Mrs.
R. Grainger. The hymn “Fight,the
good fight” was sung softly. Mrs.
Carson said “The main thought of our
meditaition is Jesus, the Lord of Life.
His life reveals God’s purpose to us.
The way is ‘strait’ but the Christian
life is full and rich and joyous. It is
the highest and best life possible for
■us.”
Miss Evelyn Stephens favored with
a beautiful solo “Breaitlie On Me,
Breath of God,” pausing between each
verse for Mrs. Alex. Taylor to read
portions of Scripture portraying the
Christian Way of living. The hymn,
“O Love that will not let me go” was
the closing hymn of <the worship per
iod.
Mrs. Irving Toner then introduced
the new Study Book “Comrades in
the World Church” in a most interest
ing manner and continued with the
first chapter dealing wfth the life of
James Evans, a pioneer of the early
church. James Evans was an English
boy apprenticed to the navy as a mere
lad but becoming dissatisfied with life
there, studied and became a minister
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after their arrival to reinforce the defence of Britain, Oils of the
soldiers has brought his guitar to,entertain his buddies?
Women’s Institute
The December meeting of the W. I.
will be held on Thursday, Dec. 5th(.
3 p.m., at the home of Mrs. J. H.
Wylie. Roll Call — Donations for
Christmas Cheer. Topic “Christmas”,
Miss. Mae Davidson. Musical Num
bers. Sale of Candy—Each member
to donate a pound of candy. Hostess
es, Mrs. Sawtell and Mrs. Burke.
The hired man
MARRIED
GIBSON-BROWN—At Wingham, at
Presbyterian Manse, Thursday, No
vember 14th, by Rev. Kenneth Mac-
Lean, Dorothy Brown, daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. John Brown, Moles
worth, ito Anderson Gibson, son of
Mrs. Gibson and the late John Gib
son, of Wroxeter.
PHIL OSIFER OF
LAZY MEADOWS
By Harry J. Boyle
“GRASS CATTLE”
That old rule about never putting
off until tomorrow, could very well
be applied to Lazy Meadows. We
bro-tight the cattle in and stalled them
yesterday. Somehow we always seem
to pick a snowy day.
Take, for instance, the day before
yesterday. It was balmy and fine, re
minding a person somewhat of those
Spring days when the weatherman
gives us perfect weather. We care
fully avoided all mention of the cattle
on the other place. Everything was
fine. This balmy weather could stay
for weeks. Came the next morning
and with it a slushy, wet tain that by
dinnertime had developed into genuine
snow.
“If you'll go upstairs and wash your
hands, I’ll give you a penny.” the host
ess told the little evacuee.
“And if you wash your neck I’ll give
you another penny,” she added,
“Coo, lidy,” replied the cockney
boy, “I might; as well have a barf and
make me blinkin’ fortune.”
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