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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1942-12-24, Page 8'I IT WINGHAM ADVANCE-TIMES . Thursday, Dec. 24th, 1942 .ificArr.,041c74.1-4;4040. yozo-woom solo, Jinrtrrie Allen, accompanied by his grandmother; Mrs. 5. N. Allen; recitation, Jimmie Wylie; reading, Al. ice Howes; chorus, Tattling'-to Santa. The latter part of the programme was taken over by Mrs, Win, Wright's class, with Jean Moffat am-waxwing; dialogue, wrong suitcase; song, June. Waller; carol, Sweet Carol; skit Cans Tie; solo, Jean Moffat; Tilonut Den- ny sang Star of the East; dialogue, 6 girls, Frances Wylie, Edith Mac- Donald, Mary Meahen, Audrey Wade, Margaret Moffat; piano solo, Helen Sawtell; recitation, Laura Anger, At the close Santa Claus arrived and de- lighted the children with treats and gifts, Tea was served and a social half hour enjoyed, , Christmas Services Special Christmas Service • with Communion was held on Sunday even. ing in St. James Anglican Church, Rev. E, M. Caldwell in charge. Miss June Waller sang a solo, Carol Sweet- ly Carol, In the United Church, Rev, J. la Poker gave a Christmas Message and special numbers were contributed by the choir. WROXETER Mr, and Mrs. Clifford Denny, To- ronto, spent the week-end with the formers parents, The many friends of Mrs. A. Mof- fat will be glad to know she was suf- ficiently recovered to come home from hospital on Saturday. Home From Overseas, Jack Harris, son of Ml's. Jim Harris, returned from overseas last week. Jack, who has been in England for some time, was in hospital there suf- fering from Arthrites, after a visit at home he will take further hospital treatment. His many friends hope for a complete recovery. spend the Christmas holiday with her parents, Rev. J. L. and Mrs, Foster. Mr. and. Mrs. D. S. MacNaughton and John were Sunday guests of Mrs. J, H. Wade at Fordwich. Mrs. H. Waller and June left on Tuesday for Toronto, where they will spend the Xmas holiday. . Public School Concert There was a splendid attendance in the Town Hall on Thursday evening last when Wroxeter Public School pupils put on their annual Christmas Entertainment, under the direction of Miss K. Irwin, Miss Mary MacDonald and the Music instructor, Mr. Arnold Earls. A lovely tree and seasonable decorations made the Hall a suitable setting. The programme was in the form of a play depicting the different seasons and was called 'The Festival of the Months". Ronald McMichael, represented the Old Year and was bid- den farewell with the singing of Auld Lang Syne. Bernell Smith, represent- ed the New Year and was greeted with the pupils singing Hail Hail the Gangs all here, and a chorus Happy New k Wr M3 V4 g ,OWt2skMM Joy and Happiness WISHING YOU ALL JOY AND HAPPINESS AT THE CHRISTMAS SEASON McKibbon's Drug Store WogarogiaKVW WrI0V-re*M110-20rr.0*-20-rotrOritorNM.-. Peace On Earth Rev.: John Lucas, Pastor Miss Madeline Thacker of Tees- water, visited her sister, Miss Viola Thacker and assisted in the school concert at S. S, No. 2, Turnberry. As usual the merchants in our aril- lage ,,will observe Boxing\ Day, Dec. 26, when all stores will be closed. Mrs. :Wilford Travis of Cornith (nee Marjorie Foster) arrived on Friday to Dowell; pianists, Winnifred Campbell, '0„g7Ap40-ji*JogAlsr or,_. :as Graeme McDowell, Phylis Cook, Am- I old Cook, Edith Cook, Gwendolyn Cock temperance Supt., Rev. W, G. Rose; cradle roll, Mrs. Walter Cook, Mrs. Hugh Blair;' missionary, Mrs: N. Radford, Mrs. J. L. McDowell, Mrs. W. Walden, Mrs. A .E. Walsh, Mrs. Wm. McVittie; representative to official. board, A. E. Walsh; teachers Sr. Bible ,class, Mr. Jack Buchanan as leader and a slate of teachers to• be prepared; Jr. Bible class, Norman McDowell and Dauglas Campbell as teachers with a list of teachers to be . prepared. Boys class, J. L McDowell; assistant, Harvey McDowell, Norman Radford; Sunshine class, Mrs. Marvin McDowell, Mrs. 5, L. McDowell; Jr. class, Mrs. R. Vincent; assistant, Win- nifred Campbell; Primary class, Mrs. F. Campbell, Mrs. Howard Campbell; Beginners class, Mrs. Jack Buchanan, Mrs. Fred J. Cook, Mr. Norman Ma- Dowell closed the meeting with pray- er. Miss Minnie Snell of London, is visiting her sister, Mrs. j, L. Mc- Dowell and other friends. The section of the Farm Forum under the leadership of Mr. Jack Buchanan, took a collection amounting to $16.00 for the Russian Relief which was forwarded to Goderich by the treasurer, Mrs. Norman McDowell.. On Friday afternoon the Christmas Concert at S. S. No. 6, was put on by the teacher, Miss Elaine Bamford and the pupils, Mr. Earl Wig-htman was chairman. The program opened by singing several Christmas carols, the Program consisted of recitations, dia- logues, solos, duets, Piano solos, chor- uses and -a Patriotic drill. The pro- gram closed with the singing of the National Anthem, after which Santa made his appearance and each child was presented with a gift, a bag of candy and WI orange. The temperature in this district on Sunday morning was 25* below May every Christmas Wreath remind you of our wish that you have greater happiness, peace and prosperity in the holiday season. We hope that Christmas will bring you the best of all things. Peace for all men every- -where . . a lasting Peace that will bring the bless ings; of the first Christmas to• all the peoples of the wo2rid this is our prayer for Christmas 1942:. • Turnberry S. S. No. 2 Concert The annual Sdhool Entertainment and Christmas Tree for S, S. No. 2, Turnberry, was held on Tuesday ev- ening of last week. There was a real Christmas atmosphere with the deep snow, most of fhe audience arriving in sleigh loads. Mr. Jno. L. MacEwen was chair- man with Miss Thacker assisted by the music teacher, Miss Velma Wheel- er in charge. The programme through- out was excellent showing splendid training. The opening number was a chorus entitled "Merry Christmas"; recitation, Daddy's purse, by Gerald Timm. Per- haps the highlight of the evening was a drill, "The Alice Blue Gown," by a group of girls; recitation Jack Sa.n- burn; duet by Zelma Stamper and Lloyd Wheeler, "The Keys aof Heav- en"; dialogue, "The Census Taker", by Wendell Stamper and Isabel San-, burn; solo, Ken Felker, "We Three Kings"; recitation, Annie MacNaugh- ton; dance, "Today is Christmas Day"; group of Carols; flag drill; recitation, Mary MacNaughton; recitation, Nor- ma Felker; song by juniors, "Away in a Manger"; dialogue, "Uncle John" by Helen MacEwen, Wendell Stamper and Charlie Sanburn; star drill; dancer "Ding Dong Bell; pantomine, "As with Gladness Men of Old; recitation, Lloyd Wheeler, "'Twas the Night af- ter Christmas"; carol singing; skit "The Old Ford Car"; recitation, Mae Sanburn, "Vengeance Deferred"; song by school, "Santa is Coming"; Mary Felker spoke the,. closing words wishing all A Merry Christmas. An assisting artist was Miss Madeline Thacker of Teeswater, who gave two readings, Hiram in the City and It isn't anybody's business, Santa Claus arrived in due time and with his as- sistants 'presented the children with gifts and treats. Words of apprecia- tion were spoken to the teachers for their, untiring efforts in making the concert such a splendid success. North Wroxeter War` Workers Mrs. Edwin Bennett opened her home one day last week for the Wrox- 'eter North group of war workers, with 10 members present, A quilt was stunted and also guilt blocks made. Mrs. Melvin Willets offered her home for December 29th when a fill' report of the years work will be given and officers elected .fro 1948. SUNDAY, , DEC. 27th 11 a.m. --=. "Irow our yearS am spent."' 7.30 p.m.—"Lost Opportunities," Sunday Sellout at 10 a.m. Notice: The Union Prayer meet- ing will be, held in this Church„ 8 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 23, Dunlop's Shoe Store -AvolgozAvAgoi-m-ez-wzo4 zogoaw Year. Jean. Moffat was February and sang a solo, March, contributed recitation by Billy Hart "Diagnosis. Jimmie Allen sang two St, Patrielc solos also Lollipop Drill by junior pupils, April brought an Easter pageant, Margaret Wearring repre- senting Easter, sang.. For May, a play "V For Victory" was given by (alder pupils of C, S, Classes. For jtme, wedding with Lois Hambly .and Ron- MeMiehael as bride and groom; June Waller sang, I love you truly., Mr, Earls played a violin solo, Agnes Wearring accompanying. July brought a contribution from each province in the Dominion, each bearing their crest also the Coat of Arms of the Dominion, Everyone joined in sing-. ing "0 Canada", 'also numbers were given by the Rhythm Band, Augusts part was a two-part song by- senior pupils "Where waves are tossing." September, 4 grade pupils entered—, Lois Hambly recited "To Autumn." For October, June Waller gave some interesting facts about Thanksgiving in which pilgrims and Indians were represented by pupils. A Thanksgiv- ing song and -a Hallowe'en song by the boys brought the programme to Nov-. ember, Pupils joined in singing "0 Valiant Hearts", Gilberta Howes re- cited "In Flanders Fields" by Lieut. Col. John McCrae; Neil Campbell giving the answer. December brought the singing of Carols by the audience. The -pupils singing Angels we have heard on high. A dialogue, "Christ- mas Ever in Fairyland, and the King. Santa Claus ,arrived and delighted the children with gifts and treats from a well laden tree. Mr. Allen Munrde expressed the appreciation of the School Board to the teachers for their untiring efforts to make the Public School concert the best yet. M. BADER mitmassamstamtaiiMssimisizst WHITECHURCH Mrs, Walter Lott spent the week- end at the home of her father,' Mr. Chas. Mackay of Brussels, Mrs, John J. ,McGee spent a few days last week, with Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Browner of Toronto, Mrs. Fred Davidson went through an operation in Wingham Hospital on Monday last. Her daughter, Miss Mary Weir, Reg. N., of Long IS/and, is with her . Many in this district will lie inter- ested to know that L.A.C. Bob Watt, son of Rev, and Mrs. W. 5, Wattr of LrtintSby, is now at Goderich where he is taking his flying lessons. The program of the S. Si No. 10 was held oft Monday -evening in the hall here, Miss Eileen VeClenagban who has spent the past four months at Ridley College, Hamilton, is spending the holidays' with her parents, Mr., and Mrs. Ben Pte, Hector Purdoti of Camp tor- den spent the weekend with his wife and parents here. Miss Mooned Seterott, ;utliri has been attending 6nada tittairtess Col- lege, Toronto, is spending the holidays at her home here, Mr, W, R, PArtler had the mistor. the to fall on lee a n d break three tabs On the right Me of his :back, Nit. anti Mrs Arthur Mooro,yloiteit eritiy at the 4100 of *telt tlaufgh litrt .Data fholinott, toetto# Vikr.4*-20- :20,-20-rek-UN ' ei tare Women's Missionary Society The December meeting of the W, M.S, of the 'United Church, was held at the home of Mrs, 3. L. Poster on Wednesday evening of last week, with Mrs, J. Douglas in charge, The Xmas programme -as given In the November issue of the Missionary Monthly, was carried out, with Mrs. Sawtell, Mrs, Selterk, Mrs. Munroe, Mrs, Poster, Mrs, Meahen, Mrs. 'Marring assisting, The hymns chosen were, 0 Conte all Ye Faithful; Hark the Herald Angels Sing; it Came Upon the Midnight Cleat. Rev, 3'. t, Poster gave, "A Christmas Message," which was much enjoyed, 1)&11* the business period the nominating committee gave their report and the following officers will carry on the work for 10481 Presi- dent, Mrs, Allen Munroe; 1st Vice- Pres.; Mrs. G. Howes; 2nd Viee-Pres. Mrs, MatNaughton; Secretary- teas., Mrs, W, A, Sawtell; Strangers Seey., Mrs, D. W. Rae; Missionoy trt Steiy., Mrs, t '9ostai GREETINGS AND HEST WISHES For a Bright and Cheerful Christman and a year of Happy Day*, HURRY UP DONNER Hurry up 131itzen I Lead Santa on to every house in the district, Speed hint on his rout& so that all our friends know that we wish them the best of all Christmases this year, rt George Williams AROUND YOUR TREE , we hope you find all the good things you've been wishing for. And somewhere among them look for our best Christ- mas wishes for you, We're sending e'm to you. PATTISON Radio Service meAteogezogeomfgat Once more it is the seasowto join in Good Will, to bring all the Peace and Happiness possible to all men. We extend to all sincere gOod wish- es for Christmas and the New Year. KING'S golUDY GARLAND/1 FOR ME Ale MY CAL • • with GEORGE MURPHY • GENE AMY MARTA gGGERni • RED BLUE Thurs., Fri., Sat., Dec. 24, 25, 26 Also "Cartoon" and "News". Mon., Tues., Wed., Dec. 28, 29, 30 — Special — Also "Cartoon" There Will Be A Matinee on Wednesday Afternoon at 2.30 P.M. e e C • e • • • • • • • a • • • • `TWo Shows Saturday Night IVIatinee Saturday Afternoon At 2.30 P.M. There Will Be No Matinee On Xmas Day GREER WALTER CARSON PIUCEON. Directed IN. Produced by WYLER SIDNEY FRANNUN MRS. MINIVER whhTeteo Wright Dame May Wldtly Reginald Owen • Henry Travers Richard Hey • Henry Dinneen i',11cnocktOn:Mayei ' The Management of the Lyceum Theatre Wishes to Extend Season's Greetings to its Patrons and Friends. l• LYCEraEAT WESTFIELD The annual meeting of the Sunday School was held on Thursday after- noon. Rev. W. G, Rose, was chair- man and Norman. McDowell secretary for the meeting. The meeting opened by singing "I Need-Thee Every Hour." „Rev. Rose read the Scripture lesson from 1st Cor. 3 chapter. It was decid- ed to send $10.00 to the British Christmas Cheer Fund. The election of officers was by open vote. Supt., Norman McWowell; assistant, W. F, Campbell; sec'y-treas., Marjorie Mc- Vittie; assistant sec'y„ Murray Mc- 4 Mission Band Leader, Mrs. H. Knight; Christian Stew. Sec'y., Mrs. G. A, Wearring; Pianist, Mrs. J. L. Foster, United Church Entertainment A very pleasant event. was held on Friday evening when the teachers and officers of the United Church Sunday School held their annual Christmas entertainment and social evening. Rev. J. L. Foster presided and' the follow- ing numbers given by the pupils of the various classes were enjoyed. Pro- gramme opened with a carol, It came upon the midnight clear. A' group from Miss Nicklins class gave an am- using skit on Mother Goose rhymes. Chairmans address; piano- solo, Agnes Wearring; recitation, Jackie Gibson; Greetings of the Season 4 I I I I I I I I I I Baptist Church HIGH QUALITY-LOW PRICES Complete Eye Comfort Awaits you by wearing Reid's Glasses. Banish headaches, see clearly any distance and read or sew with satisfaction. Consult— R. A. Reid, CT. EYESIGHT SPECIALIST'"— Stratfordss Leading Optometrist for over 24 years. At Wingham Office, Williams Jewelry Store every Wednesday morning 9.30 to 12.00 noon. Phone 5W for appointment.