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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1941-12-04, Page 8PAGE EIGHT WINGHAM ADVANCE-TIMES Thursday, December 4, 1941 & Show Starts at 8.00 p.m., Except Saturday Two Shows Saturday Night Thursday, Friday, Saturday, December 4, 5, 6 LEW AYRES LIONEL BARRYMORE § LARAINE DAY * ' —In — ‘THE PEOPLE vs. DR. KILDARE’ Dr. Kildare saves an ice-skater, injured in an auto crash from paralysis. Also “Crime Does Not Pay” “Traveltalk” “News”. Matinee Saturday afternoon at 2.30 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, December 8, 9, 10 ROBERT TAYLOR GREER GARSON S JOAN CRAWFORD HERBERT MARSHALL WHEN LADIES MEET” | Anything can happen, and it does, in the picture fk “When Ladies Meet”. || Also “Canada Carries On”. Ezra Welwood. Mr. Eugene Kieswetter, who is in the twenty-one year class, has receiv­ ed his notice for military training. Mr, and Mrs. Will Conn spent the week-end at the home of their dau­ ghter, Mrs. Harold Johnston of Luck­ now. Mr, John Beecroft and Gilbert and Beatrice and Mrs. Wellington Dow, Mr. Henry McGee and Gordon, and Mr, and Mrs. J. D, Beecroft, and Mrs, Jas. Wightman of Listowel, and Mr. Herb Campbell of Wingham, were in Brantford on Tuesday last attending the funeral of the late Mrs. David Beecroft of Scardsdale, New York City, Other relatives froin Barrie, Aylmer, Otterville, St. Catharines, Toronto, Owen Sound and St, Thom­ as were also present. Mrs. John McMillan underwent an operation in Wingham General Hospi­ tal on Tuesday. We wish her a speedy recovery. Mr. and Mrs. Aldin Purdon and Billie visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Roy McKee of Teeswater. Fifteen tables played Euchre in the Institute Hall here last Thursday night. Mrs. Keiswetter was manager for the games, and Mrs. Ross King and Mr. Chas. Martin received the prizes - for highest points, and Mrs. Duffy and Mr. A. McCormick for the lucky cards. Mr, and Mrs. Irwin Henry and son Ross of Belfast, and her mother, Mrs. Archie Anderson of St. Helens, spent Sunday with "Mr. and Mrs. Robert Purdon. A. C. Quebec, WHITECHURCH "Mr. Thos. Henderson of Listowel, ■was renewing old acquaintances in this community for a few days last week. Mr. Will Scott and daughter, Mar­ vel, of Holyrood, also Mrs. Albert Patterson and Mrs. John McGee spent last Monday in London. Mrs. A. Emerson and Miss Lila, Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Laidlaw and her mother, Mrs. Straughan, visited last Tuesday at the home of the former’s .daughter, Mrs. John Haggitt of Blyth. A Red Cross quilting was held at the home of Mrs. A. Emerson on Thursday last. Rev. Robt. Barbour of Toronto, spent the week-end at the home of his .brother, Mr. Wm. Barbour. Mrs. A. Fox and Miss Isabel spent the week-end with her sister, Mrs. Tebbutt of Goderich. Mr. Elroy Laidlaw of the R.C.A.F. of Kitchener has been transferred to Brandon, Man., and left on Thursday last. .•A. C. Harold Sparling of Brantford ‘spent the week-end with his wife and family. Mrs. Suds of Leamington spent the ■week-end with her father, Mr. George iGarton. Miss Olive Farrier of Toronto, spent the week-end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Farrier, who with Mr. Carman Farrier, spent Sunday at the ihome of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Thomp­ son of Teeswater. Mrs. Thos. Inglis spent last week with her daughter, Mrs. 'G. Flannigan of Toronto. Mr .and Mrs. Bob Hall of Wingham spent the week-end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Craig. Mr. Roy MacGregor spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. Russel Moore of Preston. tMr. and Mrs. Chas. Stewart of Luck­ now visited on Sunday with Mrs. A. Emerson. The W.M.S. of the United Church held a tea at the home of Mrs. Thos. Gaunt on Friday last. Mrs. Patterson and Mrs. Geo. And­ erson of Lucknow visited on Tues­ day with Mrs. Albert Patterson. Mrs. Will Shaw of Toronto spent the week-end here at the home of her mother, Mrs. Jas. McGregor. Mr. J. H. Pollock has resigned his position as teacher in S. S. No. 10, Kinloss,, an’cl will teach at Fordwich after the New Year. This community will suffer a real loss when Mr. and Mrs. Pollock depart as they have helped in every conceivable way to further the interests of the community since coming here a few years ago. Mr. and Mrs. Henry McGee and Gordon spent Sunday at the home of her niece, Mrs. Jas. Wightman of Listowel. Mr. and Mrs. Gordon MacKay and Mr. and Mrs. Elwell Webster of Wingham, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Hector MacKay. Mr. and Mrs. Earle Caslick of Cul- ross spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. ■jFns II SMITH’S | ECONOMY FOOD STORE & NOW IS CHRISTMAS BAKING TIME fi Phone' 161 Prompt Delivery SHOP AT 1 LEXIA RAISINSW WITH SEEDS ....... 2 lbs. W. SEEDLESS RAISINS ...... RECLEANED ® CURRANTS ... 11 2 lbs. 15c 27c 27c Lb. BLEACHED SULTANA RAISINS .................. 23c Lb. SEEDED LEXIA RAISINS ...-...... 19c Lb. Pkg. CALUMET BAKING POWDER..........1 Lb. tin 25c | Lemon, Orange and Citron I Cut Mixed Peel ® LEMON OR ORANGE WHOLE PEEL...........29c Lb. , WHOLECITRON PEEL Lb. 43c ® SHELLED WALNUT - W QUARTERS Lb. 69c W GLACE% CHERRIES ......-...... Lb. 49c PICAKEJg SHORTENING ■»-x Lb. 18c candied >PINEAPPLE_______59c Lb. $} SHELLED ,ALMONDS ................ 85c Lb. g* DESSICATED - SHREDDED COCOANUT ......__— 29c Lb. [A PITTED SAIR x DATES .............. —---- 19c MAPLE LEAF PURE LARD ...17c Lb. FRESH FRUITS AND VEGETABLES & FRESH CRISP CELERY HEARTS 156 Bunch . SEEDLESS ‘ 33c Doz. I GRAPEFRUIT ........ 5 for 25c 19c lb. ,K 23c lb. gi > ICEBERG HEAD . , W LETTUCE „..«..w...« 2 ‘heads 19c NEW NAVEL W ORANGES ....... Tom Wilson of Victoriaville, spent Saturday with his mother, Mrs. Jas. Wilson, and he and James drove to Toronto on Sunday. The regular weekly meeting of the Young People of the Presbyterian Church was held on Monday night with James Wilson in charge, and giving the call to worship. The Scrip­ ture lesson was read responsively and Johnston Conn led in prayer. The topic, from the Study Book, “Little Tales about Jesus,” was taken by Mrs. Robt. Mowbray, who spoke on, “Fer­ ment.” Mrs. Dawson Craig told the story of the Psalm, “The Old Hun­ dred,” and Miss Merle Wilson gave a reading. The Benediction closed the meeting. The regular meeting of the Y. P. U. of the United Church was in charge of Mildred Moore, who gave the call to worship after a sing-song. Charlie Moore read the Scripture lesson, and Mrs. Jas. Falconer led in prayer. The topic was taken from Rev. Kenneth Beaton’s Study Book, The Sons of Shuh, and gave the story of the first ten years of missionary endeavour in China, starting fifty years ago. Mrs. Millan Moore told the first part of the Chapter, and Mrs. J. D. Beecroft the latter part of the chapter, Lifting the Latch. The meeting closed by the Society Prayer. The pupils of the S. S. No, 10, Kinloss and S. S. No. 4, W. Wawa- nosh, have planned to hold their con­ cert on December 18, in the Hall, with the proceeds going to the Jr. Red Cross Fund. A Red Cross meeting" was held at the home of Mrs. J. B. Morrison on Tuesday. Mrs. John Richardson and son Jim, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. El- rid Nicholson of Bluevale. Mr. and Mrs. Percy Vincent and Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Patterson of Au­ burn, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Cox, who were celebrating a wedding anniversary. iMr, John Armstrong of Teeswater spent a few days this week at the home of Mr, and Mrs. John Richard­ son. Mr. Jim Weir of London is spend­ ing this week with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Davidson, and on Mon­ day, they and Mrs. Mitchell of Wing­ ham, visited with relatives at Lakelet and Fordwich. Miss Ruth Robinson left on Monday to visit at the home of her niece, Mrs. Marcel Phillian of London. Mr. Mason Robinson has been busy installing an electric water pressure system in his house and barn. Mrs, J. G. Gillespie, who has been visiting at St. Thomas for the past two weeks returned home on Satur­ day with Jack, who is working at Lucan. Mrs. Chas. Gillespie has been very ill in St. Thomas Hospital for the past two weeks, but was showing some improvement after her opera­ tion. The Club Girls, under the leader­ ship of Miss Grace Richardson and Mrs. J. H. Pollock, met at the latter’s ' home on Saturday night. : The Sunday School of the Presby- 1 tertan Church and the United Church ’ have decided on a united Christmas tree program this year and a commit- i te has been appointed to look after the I program and commence practice on 1 Saturday, BORN < FRESH CANDIES ■® Gum Drops, Satin Mixed, Jelly Beans . Chocolate Drops, Creams and Jellies .». ■» • &ft! GILKINSON — In Wingham Gen­ eral Hospital, on Saturday, Novem­ ber 29th, 1941, to Mr: and Mrs. Harold Gilkinson, R. R. No. I, Witigham, a son. We’re Ready For Christmas SKI TOGSSLIPS Nl YOUR HOME V* SHIRTSHOSIERY « KING’S - F J Help You With Your Shopping Problems Attractive, practical, a new slip is a gift which'is always acceptable. Our regular stock is augmented by special Christmas lines. Plain tailored styles, or fussy slips with lace and ribbon. . Prices run from ,. $1.00 to $2.95. Sizes 32 to 44. .. We feature the “SULETTF” slip—it reach­ es a new high in smooth fitting slips, hangs perfectly............’..................................... $2.00 KAYSER SATIN (White),-always a fav­ ourite ............................. $2.25 RAYON CREPE — Full cut bias skirt, Lace trim.........'.........................................$1.59 RAYON CREPE — Faggot trim — Straight cut....... . ............................... $1.59 Swanky Ski outfits will rouse three cheers t from the active members of your family. Ladies’ Gabardine Jackets.........$4.50 to $6.95 Ladies’ Gabardine Slacks.........$5.00 to $5.50 Ski Mitts....... . ................................ $1.59 Gabardine Ski Caps ................................ $1.25 Men’s Jackets .....................................$3.95 up Tailored Sport Skirts, scarlet or plaid .. $3.00 Children’s Snow-suit, one and two piece, lined and unlined ................;.............1 $4.95 up There’s a big assortment of styles and colours. Choose your suit now. PYJAMAS, GOWNS For something new and different, give “SNUGGLE-DOWNS.” . They’re amazingly soft and cosy and light in weight — made of Bemberg yarns. Colours, Rose, .Powder Blue. ..................... $1.95 - $2.95 If you like something more swish, there are all kinds ofj smart crepes and satins to choose from .........;.................................$2.95 to $4.95 Watson’s Rayon-Knit Gowns, Pyjamas, ...................... .................$1.50 - $1.95 (This line is now discontinued—better lay in supply.) . We are proud of the fine stock of silk hose we can offer you for Christmas. Here are two lines we saved just for gift purposes. Silk Chiffon, 3-thread, full range of sizes 1.15 pr. Silk Chiffon, 3-thread, 51-gauge, a “super” stocking............................. $1.50 pr. Nylons, Durable, Sheer............ $1.95 pr. Wide range of, service weights, wools, llsles, crepes, ............................ 79c to $1.65 All Hose boxed for Christmas gifts How about a good family present — some­ thing everyone can enjoy? All Wool Plaid Motor Rugs—wine, blue, brown, green, red.............:....... $5.50 to $8.95. John S. Brown’s Linen Table Cloths — Double Damask..................................... $7.50 up Lace Table Cloths (72 x 90) .... $2.98 to $7.50 . Ecru Linen’Tea Napkins—Specially popular for use with lace cloths....................50c each Linen Bridge Sets ......................$2.50 to $4.95 Wabasso Sheets—Full size, fine hemstitched sheets, per pair...........$3.39, $3.95, $4.35 / A man never has too many shirts, and Arrow-Styled Shirts are his special pets- Whites ............................. $1.65, $2.50, $3.00 Coloured ........................*.......... $1.65, $2.00 Ties, to go with the shirt (boxed) .. . 65c, $1.00 Yama Cloth Pyjamas .............. Gloves, Fine Chamois Slip-on Style > Gloves, Fine Capeskin, Slip-on Style Scarf and Glove Sfits, Smartly Boxed White Silk Scarfs $2.25 HANDKERCFIIEFS — for men, women and children — Lawns, cottons, linens, in a wonderful assortment. **•»■*•»•...«•••........... *. •«><.>>««•...» >. ■* •*. * .•««. * *»<..«. 5c to $1.00 ea.