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EXPERIENCED GIRL desires pos
ition at housework. Apply Advance-
Times^__________________-
FOR SALE—Beatty Washers, for
balance of payments, Apply Mach-
an Bros, __________ _
HOUSE TO RENT—Cheap. Apply
Thos. Burke, Phone 618r4.
IF BACKACHES are slowing you up,
take RUMACAPS. Pains and aches
.are relieved after the first dose.
McKibbon’s Drug Store.
IOE3OE [OE3O?
WANTED
Fireman-Engineer, 3rd class
certificate, steady job.
Apply to:
The Circle Bar Knitting Co.,
Ltd., Kincardine, Ontario.
OPPORTUNITY for boy about 16
years, to learn one of building trad
es. Apply Box D., Advance-Times.
“TO RENT—House on Frances St.,
modern conveniences, possession
February 1st. Apply to Mrs. A.
Joynt, Listowel.________________*
TENDERS will be received until Sat.,
Jan. 11th for the contract of supply
ing 18 cord of 18" hardwood for S.
S. No. 13, Howick. Lowest or any
tender not necessarily accepted. A
quantity of dry wood is also wanted.
For more particulars see the trust
ees, Fred Doubledee, Sec._______
TENDERS will be received by the
undesigned upto January 15th, 1941,
for the supply and delivery to U. S.
S, No. 7, East Wawanosh, by March
1st, 1941, of 18 cords of hard body
wood, beach and maple. Lowest ten
der not necessarily accepted. Ver
non Chamney, R.R. No. 1, Belgrave,
Sec.-Treas. _____ .____ ___
TENDERS FOiR WOOD—10 cords
of beech and maple, body wood, 18
inches long for S.S. No. 6, Turn
berry. Delivery by March 15. Ten
ders close January 14th and will be
• -received by Arnold Vint, Sec., R.R.
No. 2, Wingham.
Tenders to be accompanied by a
marked cheque for 5% of the tender
price. If the tender is accepted a fur
ther 35% to be paid within thirty days and the balance may be secured by
mortgage with interest at 4%.
The highest or any tender not nec
essarily accepted.
Persons desiring to look through
this house may do so by applying at
the County Clerk’s Office, Court
House, Goderich.
N. W. MILLER, County Clerk.
pads, 330 binders and slings, 519 sur
gical towels, 208 sheets, 56 ice cap
covers, 24 hot water bottle covers, 86
bed sox, 12 surgeons' gowns, 14 com
fort bags, cotton blankets and quilts
44, afghans 2, refugee garments 582,
surgical pads and bandages 1324.
Mr. Murray Roberts gave the re>
port of the auditors, himself and Mr
W. A, Galbraith, stating they had
found the accounts and books in ex
cellent shape. The period covered was
from the organization of the society
up to the end of 1940.
iMrs, W. J. Greer gave an account
of her work as press secretary, and
thanked the Advance-Times and the
radio station for their co-operation,
Dr, Redmond, chairman of the cam
paign committee, said that we are
proud of our women for the excellent
efforts they were putting forth in the
work of the society. The Nov. 1939
campaign had subscribed a little over
$4800 and the campaign in Sept, last
year $4746.88. Outstanding on prom
ises is $400. He spoke of the fine co
operation received and said he would
not name anyone or any society but
lie felt an exception should b§ made
of the Lions Club who raised $447.33.
Mayor J. H. Crawford occupied the
chair for the election of officers. The
nominating committee were Mrs. W.
J. Greer, Mrs. A. Peeble, W. S. Hall
and W. A. Galbraith.
Moved by Sturdy mid Lluyd that
Co-pn, Evans be present at the tas. bale
and buy in this property at not lesb
than the taxes owing. Carried.
Mrs. 7*, Fells and others complain
ed that the Imperial Oil truck blocked
the sidewalk when it was Unloading
gasoline at Crawford's garage, The
Clerk was instructed to write the gar-
aeg asking that the sidewalk be kept
clear.
A by-law was passed on motion of
Couns. Lloyd and Evans .authorizing
the borrowing of $50,000 until taxes
for the current year are collected,
Signs will be erected in the base
ment of the Town Hall stating that
no shooting will be allowed except by
members of the Rifle Club.
GREY
CARD OF THANKS
Mr. Ted Elliott wishes to express
liis sincere appreciation to his friends
and friends of the late Mrs. j. Carson
for their kindness shown him during
Ills recent bereavement.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
All persons having claims against
the estate of Angus L. McDonald late
of the Town of Wingham in the Coun
ty of Huron, Railrdad Conductor,
who died on or about the fifth day of
January, 1936, are notified to send to
J. H. Crawford, Wingham, Ontario,
on or before the eleventh day of Jan
uary, A.D. 1941, full particulars of
their claims in writing. Immediately
after the said eleventh day of January,
1941, the assets of the said testator
will be distributed amongst the parties
entitled thereto, having regard only to
claims of which the executrix shall
then have notice.
DATED at Wingham this twenty-
third day of December, A.D. 1940.
J. H. CRAWFORD,
Wingham, Ontario,
Solicitor for the Executrix.
CARD OF THANKS
Mrs. J. H. Stevenson takes this op
portunity of expressing her apprecia
tion to her neighbors and friends for
-the kindness and sympathy received
during her recent bereavement.
•To The Electors of Morris:
r"I take this opportunity of thanking
-all those who supported me in the el-
ection on Monday. Although defeated
for the Reeveship I will continue to
.have the interest of the Township at
heart.
Sincerely yours,RO-BT. WALLACE.
To The Electors of Morris:
I wish to thank all those who voted
jtor me or supported me in the elec
tion dn Monday. As your Councillor
J hope to prove worthy of the confid
ence you have placed in me.
Sincerely,
CHAS, R. COULTES.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
All persons having claims against
the estate of August F. Homuth, late
of the Town of Wingham in the Coun
ty of Huron, Retired Farmer, who
died on Or about the fifteenth day of
December, A.D. 1940, are notified to
send to J. H. Crawford, Wingham,
Ontario, on or before the eleventh day
of January, A.D. 1941, full particulars
of their claims in writing. Immediate
ly after the said eleventh day of Jan
uary, 1941, the assets of the said test
ator will be distributed amongst the
parties entitled thereto, having regard
only to claims of which the executors
shall then have notice.
DATED at Wingham this twenty-
third day of December, A.D. 1940.
J. H. CRAWFORD,
Wingham, Ontario,
Solicitor for the Executors.
RED CROSS HAS A
SUCCESSFUL YEAR
COUNCIL HOLDS ITS
FIRST 1941 SESSION
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To The Electors of Morris:
I wish to take this opportunity of
expressing my thanks to the electors
of the Township of Morris for the
.support given me at the election. I
shall endeavour throughout my, term
•of office as Councillor to maintain the
■confidence you have placed in me.
Yours truly,
JAMES MICHIE.
To The Electors of Morris:
Please accept my sincere thanks for
the splendid vote given me on Mon
day. May that confidence never be be
trayed.
Sincerely yours, . _
HARVEY C. JOHNSTON
HURON
COUNTY COUNCIL
The next meeting of the Huron
Countv Council will be held in the
Council Chambers, Court House, God
erich, commencing Tuesday, January
21st at 2 p.m.
All accounts, notices of deputations
and other business requiring the at
tention of Council should be in. the
hands of the County Clerk not later
than Saturday. Tanuarv 18th.
N. W. MILLER,
County Clerk,
Goderich, Ontario.
TENDERS WANTED
SEALED TENDERS addressed to
-the undersigned will be received at the
office of the County Clerk until 5
o’clock P.M. Wednesday, January 16,
1941, for the sale of a two storey brick
house on Cameron St., Goderich, Ont,
iortiieriy used as the Children’s Shel
ter, Tenders will be received either
for the house for the house and its
furnishings.
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town. She spoke with pride of the 12
groups of children who had raised
money for the society during the year.
Mrs. Griffin thanked the ladies
their splendid^ co-operation during
term of office.
Secretary’s Report
Miss Pringle explained in her report
that the present executive had been
carrying on for 16 months as the Red
Cross headquarters had requested that
the year end the first of January. The
society was organized Sept. 26, 1939.
There had been eleven regular meet
ings and the society has 518 paid-up
members. In February a display of
work was held which was attended by
over 300. In response to an appeal
for blankets 115 had been received.
Displays of work had been held at the
Lions Frolic, the Fall Fair and in the
Hydro Shop Window.
Treasurer’s Report
Miss N, Dinslcy, in her report,
showed the society had a balance of
$2333.89 at the end of the year.
Receipts—*
Bal. Dec. 1939 ....................
Received August ...............
Received November ..........
Sale of supplies to other
groups ....................,
Total.............
Expenditures ....
Balance in bank
J '
? Workmanship*
iave By Buying
k MfflCT FROM MANUFAC
TURER TO WEARER
Rigpairing, Remodeling
for
her
$2101.31
. 1498.60
. 4337.38
373.76
.$8321.05
.$5987.16
. 2333.89
Total....................... $8321.05
Sent to Headquarters............$2586,19
Work Report
That the society did a great deal of
work was shown by the report of Mrs.
Archie Peebles, head of the work com
mittee. There were no returns from
headquarters, which was evidence of
the fine work done, 367 ladies had
taken work out, Fifteen shipments,
consisting of 53 cartons, have been
made to headquarters. The work ship
ped was: 1776 sox, 310 wristlets, 45
seamen’s sox, 706 scarfs, 148 sweaters,
68 helmets, 18 knee caps, 51 pr, mitts,
198 pneumonia jacks, 144 hospital
gowns, 376 pillow cases, 1762 handker-
210 pyjamas, 108 hampton
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re-appointed as follows:
W'. A. Galbraith, Clerk and Treas.
George Allen, Chief of Police.
Dr. R. L. Stewart, Medical Officer
of Health.
J. W. Bushfield, Town Solicitor.
Robert Deyell, Cemetery Caretaker.
Gordon Deyell, Night Watchman.
W. H. Haney, Assessor.
John Dinsmore and John Morgan,
Fence-Viewers.
Wm. Stokes, Sanitary.
A, Cosens, Public Library Board (3
years).
E. Wilkinson, Board of Health.
Moved by Couns. Wilkinson and
Lloyd that the executive committee
recommend a ‘member to the High
School Board at the next meeting of
Council. Carried.
A request for increase in salary was'
made by Night Watchman Gordon
Deyell but no action was ttaken.
Prepayment of Taxes
The ratepayers will be given an op
portunity to prepay their taxes as in
former years, as a motion by.Couns.
Sturdy and Evans, carried that the
Treasurer accept prepayment of taxes
and that a discount of 5% per annum
(same interest as town pays the bank)
be allowed.
A letter from the Hospital for Sick
Children, Toronto, requesting a don
ation was filed.
A communication was received from
the Western Foundry Company, F. W.
Spry, Mgr,, objecting to a resolution
of Council not allowing cars to be
parked on main street after 12 mid
night.
Following discussion it was carried
on motion of Couns. Evans and Wil
kinson that the present resolution re
parking of cars after midnight be sus
pended for the .time being to see if
Council gets co-operation when plow
ing the streets.
A letter from the Ontario Municipal
Association requesting a fee of $15.00
for membership was filed as was a
letter from the Town of Thorold.
A number of accounts were, passed
on motion of Cons. VanWyck and
Lloyd.
A few trees had been cut down at
the Hospital, Coun. Evans of the
Streets pommittee reported. He also
reported the streets had been plowed
out by the new plow after the storm
and they were in good shape. He sug
gested that sidewalks be not plowed
in future, only the roads.
The public are asked to note that
the sidewalks will not be plowed in
future and car drivers are requested to
drive very carefully.
The Clerk reported that the town
was covered by property damage that
may occur from the use of the plow.
The cost was $o,00.
On motion of Couns. Wilkinson and
Evans, the Clerk was instructed to
Write the Street Foreman setting forth
that it is his duty to see that Jose
phine street be sanded at all necessary
times. They also moved that the clerk
write the Queens Hotel and Dominion
Bank, drawing their attention to the
Water drip off their buildings onto
thei sidewalk and asking this condi
tion be remedied.
On motion of Reeve Hetherington
and Coun, Sturdy, it was passed that
the hockey club receive 60% of the
gate receipts for games in future.
Reeve Hetherington pointed out that
at present Wingham is the only town
around that has Ice at present,
Coum Wilkinson of the Welfare
Committee, reported another family
on relief b’ttt that this will be charged
to another municipality1.
The Mayor reported the tax sale ad
journed to January 16th at 2: p.m. for
sale of the Stewart Glove Works,
Messrs. Wm. Holt, Aldine and Gor
don, spent New Year’s with Mr, and
Mrs. Leslie McDonald, of Silver Corn
ers.
Misg Jean Sparling, Gorrie, spent a
few days holidays with her cousin,
Mrs. William Balfour.
Miss Kay Deck, nurse, of Guelph,
was a recent visitor with her friend,
Miss Dorothea McLeod,
Mrs. Wallace and Bert, of'Detroit,
have returned home after spending the
holidays with iMr. and Mrs. Lawrence
Willis and other friends in these parts.
Mrs. Ernie Karges and children, of
Seaforth, have been visiting at the
home of Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Stokes.
Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Metcalfe, Glen-
annan, were recent visitors at the Mc
Kay home.
Mr. and Mrs. Selah Breckenridgfe
spent New Year’s at the home of Mr*,
and Mrs. R. Stokes, Turnberry.
Mrs. McDonald Sr., of Wroxeter,
has been spending some time at the
home of Mr. and Mrs. Robert McDon
ald.
Miss Doris McAllister, who spent
the holiday season at her home, has
returned to Toronto.
Mr. an*d Mrs. Archie Smith and
family have moved to Ethel.
BLYTH
Mr. Norman Sinclair spent the holi
days with his parents, returned to the
College of Education, Toronto.
Miss A. Gillespie spent the holidays
with friends at St. Catharines and Tor
onto.
Councillor Morrison is confined to
his home with an attack of flu.
The following boys left this week
for 30 days’ training period: Borden
Cook, Eddie Taylor, Barry McElroy,
W. Bowen and A. Morris.
The Red Cross will hold their an
nual meeting on Tuesday.
Mrs. Amanda Bainton is visiting
friends in Toronto.
Mrs. Clara Brown spent the holi
days with friends in this vicinity, and
returned to her home in Toronto on
Monday.
Miss Pauline Robinson, of Kitchen
er Public School Staff, spent a few
days with Miss Elizabeth Mills.
The Week of Prayer is being ob
served by the congregations of this
village.
Cpmmittees of the Council: Streets:
Sibthorpe, Taylor; Fire and- Water;
Morrison, Lyon; Charity: Lyon, Mor
rison; Finance^Lyon, Sibthorpe; Re
lief, Taylor and Morrison; Board of
Health, Reeve and R. D. Philp; Weed
Inspector, Jno. A. Cowan. At the in
augural meeting of the Council held
Monday evening the above commit
tees were appointed to carry on the
business for 1041.
Russia Withdraws Balkan Ministers
Rumania was cut off completely
from the outside world as Soviet Rus
sian ministers to Southeastern Europ
ean countries were called to Moscow
for a conference with Kremlin leaders
on the establishment of Rumania as a
vast; military camp. All international
telephone communications with Ru
mania were banned. The four minist
ers were the envoys to Bulgaria,
Yugoslavia, Rumania and Hungary.
WROXETER
theMiss Elva Stocks, who spent
holidays with her parents, returned, to
Toronto on Saturday, where she is at
tending business college.
Mr. Hugh Harris returned to his
home from a London Hospital last
week and is improving in health,
Master-John MacNatighton return
ed from London on Thursday last, af
ter a ten days visit with friends there.
New Year’s guests with Mr. and
Mrs, D. S. MacNatighton were, Mrs,
W. E. Hainstock, and Mr, Albert Hall
of Fordwich, ,Mr, and Mrs. Robert
Connell, Palmerston.
Mr, and Mrs. H. Waller and June
spent the week-end with Wingham
friends.
Miss J. MacDonald was unable to
teach on Monday and Tuesday owing
to a severe cold.
Mt, Herb, Hetmlng is confined to
the house with a cold. His many
friends wish him a speedy recovery,
Mr. Cliff' Denny, of Toronto, was
home over the week-end.
Thursday, January 9 th, 1941
This is a Big Stock Reduction Sale in our Women s Wear and Men s
Wear Stores. Buy now for months ahead when you cam make savings worth
while on Men’s, Women’s and Children’s Clothing.
Ready-To-Wear In Women’s Wear Department
For Big Bargains
In Dresses, Suits, Coats, Blouses, Sweaters and Fur Coats. All On Sale at Dis
counts of 20 to 30 per cent.
Clearing out all Ladies’ Hats at .. 50c to 95c
IN THE FACE OF RISING PRICES, WE HAVE MONEY SAVING BAR.
GAINS IN ALL DEPARTMENTS THROUGHOUT OUR STORES.
MEN’S AND BOYS’ WEAR STORE
Clearance of Men’s and Boys’ Overcoats, Suits, Sweaters, Pants, Leather
Coats, Windbreakers, Winter Underwear including Stanfield’s and Penman’s
Shirts, Drawers and Combinations; all on sale at Reduced Prices.
It will pay you well to stock up on Men’s and Boys’ Wear at our Money-
Saving Prices. - '
Isard’s Stores
Mr. Bill Martin, of the R.C.A.F.,
Toronto, spent the New Year with his
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Bert Martin.
Mr. Vern MacDonald, of the R.C.
A.F. has been transferred to Calgary.
Masters Billy and Bobby Rann, of
Brussels, spent a few days last week
with their grandparents, Mr. and Mrs.
R. J. Rann.
Miss Muriel Lane, Toronto, spent
the week-end with her parents, Mr.
and Mrs. George Lane.
Born—At Boston, Mass., Thursday,
January 2nd, to Dr. Frank and Mrs.
Allen, a daughter.
Y.P.U. Skating Party
Gorrie Y.P.U. of United Church
tertained the local society at an
joyable skating party on Friday
en-
en-
cv-
ening. Following an hour at the rink,
a programme of games was carried
out at the church school room. Re
freshments were served.
Women’s Missionary Society
The W.M.S. will hold their first
meeting of the New Year on Thurs
day, January 9th, 3 p.m., at the home
of Mrs. Hector Knight. An all mem
bers programme will be carried out.
Salem Woman’s Association
Mrs. A. M. Grant'opened her h
to t.he members of the Woman’s As
sociation of Salem on Friday of last
week. The president, Mrs. W. A. Ca-
thers, presided and opened with, the
hymn “‘For thy mercy and thy grace”
followed by prayer. The Scripture les
son was chosen from Eph. 1: 1-10.
Mrs. W. D. Weir gave a reading by
Rev. Henry Oakes entitled “The Past”
and Mrs. Charles Simmonds also gave
a reading “Stars in Her Crown.” Two
piano solos were contributed by Miss
Elizabeth Grant. “Standing at the por
tal of another year” was the closing
hymn, Mrs. Gowdy giving the clos
ing prayer. Tea was served by the
hostess and a pleasant social hour en
joyed.
Wingham
■die members to Mrs. Sawtell. The
Kmas Cheer committee, Mrs. Sellers
and Mrs. Adams, reported '24 boxes
sent out at Christmas to the shut-ins,
and m.any letters of thanks were read
by the Secretary, Mrs. VanVelsor.
Following the singing of “0 Canada”
and the National Anthem, tea was
served, Mrs. B. Cook and Mrs. J. H.
Wylie assitsihg the hostess.
Red Cross Group
Congratulations to Mrs. McBurney
and her group of Red Cross workers
on the 6th line of Turnberry, who,
through their efforts of quilting and
serving teas, have contributed to the
local branch $26.96. The group will
hold a meeting at the home of Mrs.
MacBurney to cut out garments for
refugees at. the earliest date possible.
Red Cross Resumes Meetings
The local Red Cross have resumed
their meetings following the holiday
season, first, second and third Mon
day afternoons in United Church
school room. The quota for refugees
is needed to be completed as soon as
possibTe. All the ladies of the com
munity are asked to help.
Bale Received
Word was received by the Sec. of
the local branch, Women’s Institute,:
acknowledging a bale of clothing sent
to Fort Stewart before Christmas. The-
clothing is remodelled by the Institute
branch at that place, where necessary.
The local Institute wish to thank all
who contributed to the bale.
Dr. Maxwell MacFarlane, Mrs. Mac
Farlane and Frances, arrived in Hali
fax on New Year’s. t)r. MacFarlane,,
who for some years has been a medi
cal missionary at Cold Lake, Alberta,,
had offered himself for war service,,
and received word a few days ago to
report at Halifax.
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DON'T MISS THESE MONEY SAVING VALUES
Australian Seedless
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Women’s Institute
Hector Knight opened herMrs.
home for the first meeting of the New
Year, held on Thursday, Jan. 2nd, 3
p.m. The president, Mrs. Waller, pre
sided and opened the meeting with the
singing of »the Ode and repeating the
institute Creed in unison. Current Ev
ents prepared by Mrs. Adams, were
read by Mrs. G. A. Weatring. Piano
solos by Mary Meahan and concertina
selections by Adurey Wade were en
joyed, Mr# W< A, Sawtell gave an ad
dress on “Banking” and presented his
subject in a very interesting and in-
st motive manner. Some of the points
discussed were, the advantages and
disadvantages of a joint account, vari
ous methods of banking, the value of
safety boxes for personal and valuable
effects, Mrs. Wearring and Mrs. San
derson expressed the appreciation of
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WAX BEANS - 16 Oz. Can 10c
Baptiste
PEA SOUP - 28 Oz. Can 10c
Domino Dry
GINGER ALE 30 Oz. Bottle 10c
Domestic
SHORTENING 2 lb 25c
Pard
DOG FOOD - 16 Ozl Tin 10c
Cow Brand
BAKING SODA - Lb. Pkg. 10c
Clark’s 20 Oz. Tin
PORK & BEANS - - - 10c
Luxor 30 and 60 Watt
LIGHT BULBS - - 2 for 25c
Catelli’s 28 Oz. Tin
PORK & BEANS - 2 for 25c
Choice Cooking
FIGS - - - - - 2 Lbs. 25c
Bee Hive or Crown 2’s
CORN SYRUP .
Aylmer 26 Oz. Tin
TOMATOES - -
Aylmer Whole
KERNEL CORN
Bulk
LIMA BEANS -
2 for 25c
2 for 25c
2 Lbs. 25c
Domitio * Lb. Tin
BAKING POWDER
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KETCHUP - 14 Oz. Bottle 19c
CORNED BEEF 12 Oz. Till 19c
Me
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SODAS - - « Lb. Pkg. 19c
Neilson’s
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