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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1941-12-11, Page 11Thursday, Dec. Hth,, 1941 'WINGHAM ADVANCE-TIMES H £ ________' ...j . hi pn DOMINION ■—st i ' t M 1SS Prices Effective Until Closing Saturday, December 13th, AUSTRALIAN SEEDLESS RAISINS ........... BULK RECLEANED CURRANTS XXXX QUAKER — 2 ,bs- f°‘- 23c .....................2lbs-fo1' 25c --------- „----------- FOR BREAD FLOUR .... 24-lb. sack (J9C 98-lb/sack $2.59 SEEDED Raisins . . 16-oz, pkg, 18c RED GALCE Cherries ............%4b. 25c CUT MIXED Peel %-lb 15c LEMON OR ORANGE CAPS Peel ,.,,..................lb, 29c CITRON Peel ..................... lb. 43c Lemon or Almond artificial extract's Vanilla 2-oz. bt. 9c BULK Icing Sugar. . 2 lbs. for 19c SHELLED PIECES Walnuts..........% lb. 35c . SHELLED Almonds..........y2 lb. 43c GOLDEN YELLOW Sugar................5 lbs. 38c PASTRY FLOUR ,. 24-lb. bag 69c NEW NAVELS ~ SUNKIST . ORANGES... RED EMPERORS GRAPES ........ TEXAS SEEDLESS' Med. Size Grape Fruit .. 5 for 25c CRISP HEART Celery ... 2 bunches 25c ICEBERG HEAD Lettuce..........2 for 17c JEWEL Shortening 1 lb. pk 49 MOTHER PARKERS ’ yellow label white labelTea j lb 42c J lb 49c COWANS ’/a lb. tin Cocoa 14c 1 lb. tin 25c Richmello, Fresh Ground Coffee............39c lb. DOMINO BAKING Powder 16-oz. tin 17c DOMINO GINGER • ALE 2 30-oz. btls. 25c . med. doz. 29 C J-arge Doz. 37c ............2Lbs 25c WASHED AND GRADED Carrots ..............3 lbs 14c WASHED Turnips ...... 2 lbs. 5c NO. 1 COOKING Onions ..3 lbs. 14c CANADA AT WAR NO. 5—MINESWEEPERS By C. Earl Rice, formerly of Springfield Times, Lac Du Bonnet, Man. One of the vital contributions to 'X.ur war effort is that of the ship­ building industry. In this article I shall deal with just one type of ship being ■produced in Canada — the Mine­ -sweeper. Minesweepers are trim speedy boats, •extremely manoeuverable, and cap­ able of doing convoy duty as well as that of minesweeping. Their displace­ ment is close to 1,000 tons. Depth ’charges are carried, and ‘guns are mounted on their fore-decks. 'When travelling at moderate speed a mine­ sweeper can be turned around in its own length, and at full speed ahead can be turned around in the opposite direction in twice its length. When the Canadian Government decided to builds minesweepers one contract was let to a construction company in an eastern Canadian port. Lying adjacent to the property where this construction company had its offices, machme^shop, stores, etc,, was an old shipyard where freighters were built during the last war, For many years the property had been used by a steel company for storage purposes, Today in this shipyard one can see five ships -under construction at the same time, A year ago there wasn't a man employed in ship con­ struction in this yard, but now there are 1,200 working 24 hours a day. The superintendent in charge of construction is .a man of wide ex­ perience in the ship-building industry. He supervised construction of freight­ ers for the Government during the last war, and prior to that served on the River Clyde in Scotland, and in India. He is, infact, the only member of the organization who has had any exper­ ience in the direction and supervision of ship-building. Before the .construction can be started a full size plan of the ship must be made from the blue-prints and laid out on the floor of the “loft”. Moulds are made of wood, exact in design and detail down to the last rivet hole, for each plate that goes into the ship. First, tjhe moulds for the keel are laid down and from the kqe*! the' sides are constructed. The moulds are then taken to the punch­ room and plates are cut to fit them. A year ago the large punch-room, which covers about six acres, was absolutely void of machinery. Rollers' capable of rolling stall twenty feet long, six feet wide and a quarter of an inch in thickness, to any desired shape necessary are handling up to twenty tons of steel a day. In the centre of the punch shop is a large heat-treat­ ing unit. This unit is used to heat the girders until they are a mass of glow­ ing red steel. They are then taken onto a steel form and bent to fit the shape of the mould, and when’cooled become the. ribs of a ship. The tool­ ing of this punch shop is a miracle of efficiency. There are several hundred plates of quarter-inch steel in each ship. There are approximately 160,000 rivets in each ship, and outside of the furnish­ ings practically no wood is used. The wheel-houses are constructed almost entirely of brass, the reason being that only non-magnetic metal must be used within a radius of ten feet of the compass. These boats are powered with twin Diesel engines. They are capable of carrying several thousand barrels of fuel oil. Several hundred gallons of oil are used an hour when travelling at a moderate rate of speed. The ’piping- m a minesweeper, if laid end to end, would run to several miles in length, while the electric wiring, if laid in a straight line, would more than 20 miles. 19 SHOPPJnGDRVS township hall here on Thursday night, December 18, All are invited, Bdr. W. E. Newton of Petawawa, who has been convalescing from an attack of pneumonia, spent a few days with his parents, IL G, and Mrs. New­ ton, returning to camp on Sunday. Driver Harold Keil of Petawawa, returned to camp on Monday after spending the past couple of weeks with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Keil. tCj reach g. L' Make Home 8a GORRIE WITH PRACTICAL AND ATTRACTIVE GIFTS II jl tv! The Christmas concert of St. Stephen’s Anglican church which was announced for Wednesday night, De­ cember 17, will be held instead on Tuesday night, December 16, in the Orange Hall. Rev. J. L. Ball and daughter Kath­ erine Marie, are spending a few days in Toronto this week, Mr. and Mrs, J. T. Shera and dau­ ghter Shirley, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. John Fitch at Belmore. Mr. and Mrs. J, L. Beese of Water­ loo called on relatives in the village on Wednesday last. Mr. and Mrs, Everett Sparling, Miss Margaret Firth and Miss Al­ berta Ferguson, spent Saturday with friends' in Guelph. Miss Margaret Firth, who for the past year and up to the present, has ■been the teacher at S. S. No. 8, has resigned and has accepted a position on one of the Hamilton school staffs, beginning after the Christmas vaca­ tion. Mr. and Mrs-. Percy Ashton spent Saturday >with their son, Bertram, in London. Bertram returned home with them for the week-end. Mrs. Laurence is in Toronto visit­ ing her daughters, Mrs. Neay and Miss Edna Laurence. . Mr. and Mrs. C. Farr and sons of Agincourt, also Mr. and Mrs. Ward Fawcett ‘of Chatham, were Sunday guests of their sister Mrs. A. L. Stephens and Mr. Stephens. Mr. and Mrs. William Jardine of Brussels, spent Monday with her par­ ents, Mr., and Mrs. Robt. Gathers. Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Gallaher visited with friends in Brussels on Sunday. Mr. and Mr(s. William Barton and little son of Drayton, spent Sunday at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Plant. DO YOUR EARLY CHRISTMAS SHOPPING AND SAVE AT BADER’SWoman’s Auxiliary Name Officers The W. A. annual meeting met at the home of Mrs. H, V, Holmes on Thursday, December 4. Mrs, Holmes was in the chair. After repeating members prayer and singing a hymn, a reading of scripture from Luke' 2- 8-19 Verse the reports were given by the various committees. All of which were very gratifying. After which Rev. Mr. Ball was asked to take the chair for election of officers. All old of­ ficers were re-elected and the slate reads as follows: Hon. President, Mrs. H. V. Hol­ mes; 1st- vice-president, Mrs. R. N. Wade; 2nd. vice-president, MrS. Geo, Foster; Secretary,, Mrs, Taylor; Treas­ urer, Mrs. Geo. King; Dorcas Com., Mrs., Ritchie, Mrs, Marshall, Mrs. Laurence, Mrs. Foster; Sec-Treas. of Living Message, Mrs. T. J. Shaw; Sec.-Treas. of Little Helpers, Mrs. J. Dinsmore; Pianist, Mrs. Norman Wade; Press Reporter, Mrs. R. H. McIntyre; Auditors, Mrs. W. C. King, Mrs, C. King. Rev. Ball then gave a very timely and interesting address on missionary work in China, Africa and Japan. After which the meeting was closed by prayer by Rev. Ball and singing the National Anthem. The members then sat down to a delicious supper served by hostess and Miss Perkins. The many friends of Miss Edith Ritchie will regret learning of her operation for appendicitis in Listowel Memorial Hospital early Saturday morning. We are pleased to report she is improving favorably. Mr. Milford Nash is laid up with quinsy and has been confined to his home for the past several days. We trust there will soon be a decided improvement. Lemons Ripened at Gorrie Mrs. S. G. Kaine is the proud pos­ sessor of a unique plant, at least in our community, in'' the ownership of a lemon tree, not yet a year old and has two perfectly formed and ripened fruit. There were 23 lemons formed b-ut owing to the youth of the plant all but 2 were plucked off to enable these to have a better chance. They are now ripened and what is more are an average size. Several have had an opportunity to see this unusual plant and no doubt others will try their luck at this tricky bobby. Among Mrs. Kaines other beautiful house plants is a poinsettia which will have 5 blooms out in time for Christmas. w GIFTS FOR HER Sulette Slips ............................................. $1,98 Snuggle Down Bed Jackets ...... $1,49 to $1.79 Snuggle Down Night Gowns..................... $1.98 Flannelette Night Gowns (long sleeves) ,,.,, 98c Fancy Rayon Panties ...........,...........49c to 75c Ladies' Silk Hose ................... 59c, 75c, 89c Nylon Hose......................................... $1,95 Skating Skirts (satin lined) ....................... $3.95 GIFTS FOR HIM Dress Shirts ..................................$1.29, $1.79, $1.98 Ties (boxed) ........................................ . 35c, 59c Silk Scarfs ........................................................... Men’s Hats (new shades) ............................. $1.98 Yama Pyjamas........................................... $1.98 Fine Hose ............................................... 25c to 75c Wool Sweaters.....................................,............$1.98 Heavy Fleece Combinations .......................... $1.59 We have a choice selection of Men’s And Women’s Bedroom Slippers at Reasonable Prices. SHOP AND SAVE BADER’S Men’s, Ladies’ and Children’s Wear. ****rv$*u (December 26) a public holiday, be left over until the next meeting, De­ cember 15th. Carried,’ Moved by Winter and Weir that the Road Accounts, as opproved be paid. Carried. Moved by McCallum and Winter that the following accounts be paid. Carried. Milton. Leonard, erpenses to Con­ vention at Toronto, $10.00; John Dins­ more, wood for Wroxeter Red Cross, $8.00; William Dane, wood for Wrox­ eter Hall, $21.00; Fred Hambly, Bal. salary, caretaker Wroxeter Hall and cedar, $17.00; John Fitch, wood for Minnie Jeffray, $4.00; Moffats Hard­ ware, supplies for Wroxter Hall $5.70; W. R. Fraser M.D., operation on Ad­ am Boyce, $50.00; Dr, Livingstone, anaesthetic for Adam Boyce, $5.00; Norman Wade, premium on bonds, Collectors and Treasurer, $57.50; Isaac Gamble, balance salary as clerk, 1941, $90.00; J. W. Gamble, selecting jurors, $4.00; Milton Leonard, selecting jur­ ors, $4.00; Isaac Gamble, selecting jurors, $4.00; Mrs. M. C, Knight, bal. salary as School Attendance Officer 1941, $35.00; Herbert Collins, salary as Relief Officer, $35.60; A. H. Er­ skine, purchase price of Kelly pro­ perty, $13.40; J. W. Gamble, attend­ ing meetings and mileage 1941, $105.- 30; D. L. Weir, attending meetings and mileage 1941 $88.20; E. H. Strong attending meetings ancLmileage 1941, $81.00; John Winter, attending meet­ ings and mileage 1941, $88.00; Edward .McCallum, attending meetings and mileage 1941, $85.50;, J. H. Rogers, preparing and sale of Debentures, S. S. No. 9, $8.00; J. H. Rogers, assist­ ing Road Auditor, $2.50; J. H. Rogers, servicing street lights, Fordwicji, $78.40; R, J. Lovell and Co., supplies for Treasurer, $3.87; J. H. Rogers, bulbs in Fordwich shed, $2.00; J, H. Wylie, wreaths for Armistice Service, .$10.00; Isaac Gamble, assisting Road Auditor, $4.00; Relief, $109,63. Moved by McCallum and Winter that this Council do now adjourn, to meet in the Township Hall, Gorrie ott the 15th day of December at one o’clock p.nu, or at the call of the Reeve. Carried. Isaac Gamble, Clerk. Mr. and Mrs. Ollie Campbell visited on Sunday with her mother and broth­ er in Turnberry. Don’t forget Ebenezer and Brown­ town Church Xmas Tree on Friday night, December 19th, SALEM Mr. J. T. Wylie spent a few days last week with friends in Toronto. Mr. Earl Elliott is at present under the Dr’s. care. We hope to see him all right soon again. The W. A. met at the church on Wednesday afternoon of last week, and did some quilting. The following officers were elected for the coming year. President, Mrs. C. Simmons; 1st, vice-president, Mrs. W. A. Cathers; 2nd. vice-president, Mrs. Thos. McMichael; Sec’y., Mrs. John Gowdy; Treas., Mrs. Morrison Sharpin; Press Reporter, Mrs. W. ,E. Weir; Auditors, Mrs. W. H. Dane, and Mrs. Chas, Finlay. Manse com­ mittee, Mrs. D. L. Weir, Mrs. John Gowdy, Mrs. Thomas McMichael and Mrs. A. M, Fralick.-Floral committee-, .Mrs. Charlie Cathers, Mrs. Percy Copeland, Mrs. John Fitch, Mrs, W. H, Dane, Mrs. Edwin Bennett. Mrs. John Gowdy closed the meeting with prayer. Two Papers Read At Institute On Wednesday last, the Institute met at Mrs. Charles Black’s home with a good attendance. The president, Mrs. E. Sparling, conducted the bus­ iness, and the program was arranged by Mrs. Ray McIntyre and Mrs. E. H. Strong, the former in charge and opened with the singing of a Christ­ mas Carol, Hark, the Herald Angels Sing, and closing with one also, Joy to the World, both carols making a Christmasy addition to the program. Interesting papers were given by Mrs. Mclntyr^ who read, Miss Perry’s “Value of a Dollar,” Miss Dorothy Edwards read “The History of Christ­ mas Carols,” prepared by Mrs. R. W. N. Wade, and Mrs. Hemingway read a poem, “Christmas Boxes.” Mrs. Laurence gave some 'timely current events. During the social period, a bountiful lunch was served. Rev. R. Acheson Laid to Rest Funeral services were held at Mol­ esworth Wed. last week for Rev. Rob­ ert Clements Acheson, minister of Molesworth and Gorrie Presbyterian church, who died suddenly the Mon­ day previous. The service at the home was conducted by Rev. Samuel Kerr, moderator of (Maitland Presbytery, assisted 6by Dr, K. H. Palmer, of Tor­ onto, and Rev. Arthur Leggett, of Norval, a former minister of Moles­ worth and Gorrie. A public service was .held, at St. Andrew’s Church, Molesworth -and was conducted by Rev. F. G. Fowler, of Bluevale, assisted by Dr. W. A. Cameron, general secretary of mis­ sions, and Rev. Kenneth McLean, of Wingham. Music was provided by members of the Molesworth and Gor­ rie choirs. Miss Jean Campbell sang the solo, “Sleep On,. Beloved.” Pallbearers were Joseph Cumming, John McEwen and John Campbell, elders of Molesworth church, and Nelson Goulitt, John Sangster and Dr. Janies Armstrong of Gorrie. Hon­ orary pallbearers were Samuel Rob­ inson, Ross Earl, Burns Stewart, Jack McIntosh, Elmer Williamson and Wesley Gaus. The regard in which the late Mr. Acheson was held was attested to by the large attendance at the funeral, and the many floral tributes, letters of sympathy and telegrams received. The sympathy of the Perth Presby­ tery was conveyed by Rev. Reid Vipond. Out-of-town friends and relatives who attended the funeral included Rev. John Pollock, Wingham; -Rev. C. H. McDonald, Lucknow; Rev, and JVlrs. John Taylor, Cranbrook; Rev. J. D. Wilkie, Teeswater; Rev. W. E. Kelly, Listowel; Rev. Reid Vipond, Trowbridge; Rev. Copeland, Gorrie; Rev. John Ball, Gorrie; Mr. and Mrs. T, C. Doran, Toronto; Rev. and Mrs. Arthur Leggett, Norval; Miss J. C. Agnew, Sault Ste. Marie, and Miss Nellie Doig, Toronto. Missionary Group Re-Elected Officers The December meeting of the Wo­ man’s^ Missionary Society of the Uni­ ted Church was held in the school room of the church, Thursday after­ noon, December 4 th, with Mrs. Strong and Mrs. Whitfield in charge of the program. The Theme of the service was ‘‘God’s Gift to Us.” The meeting opened with the hymn, Angels from the Realm of Glory, followed by prayer by Mrs. Strong. Mrs. Edgar read the Scripture les­ son, Matt. 2-1-11. The Theme was tak­ en in parts. Our gifts of Adoration and Braise. Bringing Our Gifts. Our Best Gift—Love, and were presented by the leaders. The following officers were return­ ed for 1942; Hon. President, Mrs. Scott; Presi­ dent, Mrs. W. Strong; 1st vice-pres., ,Mrs. Copeland; 2nd vice-pres., Mrs. Whitfield; Cor.-Sec’y., Mrs. A. Edgar; Rec. Sec’y., Mrs. Hamilton; Treas., Mrs. R. H. Carson; Christian Steward­ ship, Mrs. R. Dane; Strangers Sec’y., Mrs. W. Gallaher; Supply Sec’y., Mrs. Geo. Dane; Associate Helpers, Mrs. Wylie; Temperance Sec’y., Mrs. H. Ashton; Missionary Monthly Sec’y., Mrs. Copeland; Literature Sec’y., Mrs. H. Sparling; Pianist, Mrs. Whitley; Finance Com., Mrs. Carson, Mrs. Whitley, Mrs. R Dane, Mrs. Stephens; Mission Band Supt,, Dorothy Ed­ wards; Auditors, (Mrs. Whitfield, Mrs. Gallaher, ROUND TRIP RAIL TRAVEL BARGAINSMr. W. C. King and son Earle also Mr. Thos. Bradnock, spent a couple of days in Toronto this week. Miss. Bowden and Mr. Howard Stewart of Wingham, -were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Milton Wat­ son. ( Miss Mary Greer of Toronto, spent the week-end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Greer. Mr. Harold Townsend of Galt spent the week-end, with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Townsend. M. P. William Austin of Guelph is spending a few days at his home here. Mr .and Mrs. Kenneth Hastie and family, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Grainger at Fordwicln Mr. R. H, McIntyre has secured a position in Owen Sound. His many Gorrie friends will wish him every success. Plans are under way to hold the Gorrie Public School concert in the (Good in Coaches only) DECEMBER 12 - 13 WINGHAM TO TORONTO .... $ 3.65 HAMILTON .. $ 3.65 LONDON ..... $ 7.10 Belleville........... $ 7.05 Peterboro .,. $ 5.95 Smiths Falls ... $ 9.80 Windsor ....... $10.05 and many intermediate points ....... ..............1! A Gift that's a Joy to — Dependable, Attractive, Labor-Saving Ironers, Toasters, Coffee Percolators, and Many Other Items. M Give Something Electrical! Use — I Christmas (S (Government Tax 10% Extra) Consult Agents—-Procure Dodger MORRIS VwK a 8 * •: 1 Cheery Decorations io Brighton Up Your Home 1 For The Holiday Season ! You’ll Find AH Var- v ieties Here — Glowing Wreaths, Tree t , Lights, Etc. HYDRO SHOP I id Mr, and Mrs. William Little, Mr, Elliott Little and Miss Hazel Web­ ster of Lucknow, were guests of Mr, and Mrs. H. V, Holmes on Friday, Mr, Emerson left on Friday for r Detroit to spend a month with his daughter there. Rev, R, C. Copeland and son Don- old, spent Saturday in London; EYES EXAMINED— GLASSES FITTED— AT MODERATE PRICES. R. A. Reid R. 0. Eyesight Specialist Wingham Office At Williams' Jewelry stere Every Wednesday Morning 9 to noom ! HOWICK TOWNSHIP COUNCIL Wroxeter, December 5, 1941 The Council met in the Township Hall, according to adjournment, the members were all present, the Reeve, J, W. Gamble in the chair. The minutes of last regular meet­ ing, also special meeting of - Novem­ ber 17th, were read and on motion of McCallum and Strong* were ad­ opted. Moved by Strong and Weir that the report of the School Attendance Of­ ficer for the month of October, as read, be accepted and placed on file. Carried, • Moved by Strong and Gamble that the motion to make Boxing Day Mr. and Mrs. Richard Johnston and Emma visited on Sunday afternoon with Mr. and Mrs. Cooper Nethery an daughter, near Belgrave. Mr. Ross Turvey of the military training camp at Kitchener, spent the week-end with his parents and sisters, 2nd line. Mr. and Mrs. Will Johnston visited ou Sunday afternoon with Mr, and Mrs. Carl Johnston. Mr, Russel Barnard of the air force at Guelph, spent the week-end with his parents, Mr, and Mrs. E. Barnard, Mr, Wilfrid McEwen of Toronto, spent the week-end at his home on the 1st line and also to see his father, who is sick in bed. Mr, and Mrs, Wm. Robertson re­ ceived word their daughter Rhoda, had been operated oh for appendicitis last Monday in Toronto hospital, A. H. McTAVISH, B.A. * Teeswater, Ontario Barrister, Solicitor, Notary Public • and Conveyancer Office: Gofton House, Wroxeter evety Thursday afternoon 1.30 to 4.30 and by appointment. Phone Teeswater 120J. MONUMENTS at fVst coat 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 menu* ments of any retail factory tn Ontario. All finished by sand blast machines. We import all our granites from the Old Country quarries direct* in the rough. You can save all local deal* w*f agents’ and middleman profits by seeing tu. E. X Skelton & Son M West End Bridge-WALKERTOH