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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1943-05-06, Page 7YOUR FAVORITE Di VERAGE Precisely "I cannot understand why you call yourself a kind father," he wrote his clad, "when you haven't sent, me a check for three weeks. What kind of kindness do you call that?" "That's unremitting kindness" wrote the father in his next letter. Wool Growers Organization 0 0 L SHIP COLLECT TO Our Registered Warehouse No. I WESTON, ONTARIO Reliable Grading Prompt Settlement Obtain sacks and twine from GEO. HALDENBY HOLYROOD or direct from CANADIAN CO-OPERATIVE WOOL GROWERS LIMITED 217 Bay Street, Toronto, Canada "By Jove, I am not covetous for gold nor care I who doth feed upon my cost; it yearns me not if men my garments wear; such outward things dwell not in my de- sires; but if it be a sin to covet honour I am the most offending soul alive." King Henry V, Part 1, Act 4, Scene 3. said King Henry V of England on the eve of an invasion of the continent of Europe five centuries ago. At Agincourt the arms of England won a victory that lives inscribed for evermore on the national scroll of honour. Today Shakespeare's words •• re-echo in our ears as we Canadians prepare to offer our wealth, our goods, our blood, in a cause more honour- able than Henry's; more honourable than any that history has yet record- ed. Do we, too, covet honour more than cost, more than gold, and out- ward things? Let it not be said that even the least one among us has failed to back the attack. President and General Manager MASSEY-HARRIS COMPANY, LIMITED 11.111,11 „, 7Thursday, May 6th, 194$ We decided to quilt a W.M.S. quilt at next meeting. Our preSident wel- comed the Grandmothers that were present, and was very sorry the absent ones could not come. She read all the names of the Grandmothers — they were as follows: Mrs. Albert Alton, ...BACK TOE 272C'X • drive that will .set the Hounds of Hitler back. Plat your :money On. the winner, for this may on their heels. Back it up with every dollar you well. be the year of the second front, the all-out can scrape together; go without non-essentials. The sacrifice is nothing compared with the alternative. Give our boys the weapons they need and let them smash the enemy. Lend your money Or victory, Remember it's. Freedom to win. Freedom versus Slavery. Put your money on EMPIRE BRASS MANUFACTURING CO., LIMITED Duro Pumps and Enzco Plumbing Fixtures Head Office and Factory: LONDON, Ontario HAMILTON TORONTO SUDBURY WINNIPEG VANCOUVER ASHFIELD On Tuesday afternoon the W.M.S. of Hackett's United Church met at •the home of Mrs. 'George Alton. The president, Mrs. Cyril Campbell was in the chair. The meeting opened by - r--;;4„....,,,:, voromov\\\)\\%\ %\o" „ \ )„ - e4n7mn"ro ,,,seek , eweln , _,.--e .,--r_------.,---_-_ e. i --Areseie r - I Pi CANADA Ass 148 Assmunitiox • The fate of fighting men depends on the production and delivery of planes, tanks, guns, ships and shells . . . depends on passing the ammunition. It takes money to do it I That's why we at home are asked to buy Victory Bonds. Why we too must make sacrifices. And it's worth every sacrifice we can make to provide more fighting dollars to "back the attack". It will bring Victory sooner ... more, it will save precious lives. Buy another. Victory Bond today/ And remember this! When we at home buy Victory Bonds, we are not only doing our patriotic duty, we are investing In the future . . our future . . , saving money with which to buy the things we'll want when the war is over. Save For peace days nowl Be prepared to obtain when available new, up-to-the-minute equipment For the home that will provide an easier and better life. It may be CI new electric stove, a new refrigerator . . yes, even a complete electric kitchen. It may be any one or a number of new electrical appliances. It may be a new home. What- ever it is, it will be easier to buy if money is invested in Victory Bonds now. Buy Victory Bonds today! The power that is now, helping to produce vast quantities of weapons for our fighting men will be ready, when Victory is won, to contribute to the great peacetime future of Ontario. 114Cle THE ATTACIt! "' VICTORY BON S THE HYDRO ELECTRIC POWER COMMISSION OF ONTARIO Mrs. Roy .Alton, Mrs. D. lc, Alton, Mrs. Gilbert Vint, Mrs, T. A, Cameron, Mrs, Richard Johnson, of' Lucknow, and one great grandmother, Mrs, Wm, Blake, from Blakes Circuit.• Mrs. Blake was called on for some- thing that happened long ago, .She told a brief story of the dark .day, they were threshing when it started to get dark early in the afternoon, She was afraid of her little boy—if be would get home safe from school, be was the late Dr, Matthew Blake. .The hens roosted just wherever they were in the field or barnyard, the cows could not be found. She said to her hus- band, are you afraid, He said if it is dark like this fn the morning I will, When morning came the ground was covered with ashes, and it was day- light. Very few' knew what caused the big fire in Chicago, Reading by Miss Janie Alton, R.N., "My Grandmother". Reading by Bernadine Alton, "My Grandmothers Days," Mrs. Goldie Wheeler, London, read a poem, "The Old Farm House," Hymn 376 was .sung. The theme, "Africa for .Christ" was read by the president, Miss Ina Campbell read scripture 2nd Cor, ch. 1-4, Collection taken up by little David MacLebd, Mrs, Rowse gave a brief report ,of the Presbyterial at. Brussels, She said she would give the afternoon session at our next meeting. Mrs. Elmer Alton reported on. Temp- erance and the Red Cross work, The absent grandmothers were: Mrs. Wm, -Twamley, Mrs. John Campbell, Mrs. Alec Hackett Sr., Mrs. Sam Sher- wood and Mrs, David Little, 'Me president then invited the grand- mothers to the dining room, where Mrs. Geo. Alton had it set for the 7 present and a large cake decorated and made by Mr. Hollyman, in the centre of the table.. Grace was sung. After lunch the National Anthem was sung. Mr, and Mrs.• Cecil Mullin and family from Listowel, spent last week with her sister, Mrs. Walter Alton and Mr. Alton. Mr. Joh.n MacDonald, 12 con., who has been suffering from a weak heart and a stroke, passed away Thursday evening in his 58th year. His wife passed away last fall. Before her marriage she was Miss Annie Reid. He leaves to mourn him two sisters, Mrs. Robert Nelson, 10th con. and Mrs. Kenneth Farrish, 12th con. and one brother Rory MacDonald, Dun- gannon. The funeral was on Monday afternoon to Greenhill Cemetery. We are very sorry to hear that Mr. Edward Sennett, near Kintail, is very ill at present. On Wednesday evening, April 26th, the congregation of Hackett's Cnited Church met in the basement of the church. Meeting opened by singing some old hymns(' with Miss Melda Lane at the organ. ,Misses Elmira and Bernadine Alton, Mrs. Alec Hackett leading the singing. Read- ings were given by Mrs. Ralph Cam- eron, Miss May Irwin, Harold Camp- bell, Lorne Hackett, D. A. Hackett, Arnold Alton, Donald Hackett and Harry Campbell.. Following the pro- gram, Mr. and Mrs. Erving Zinn, Warren and Clarke were asked to come to the platform. This part was to have been early last fall, but owing to ill health of Mr. Zinn, then the bad weather and roads, ,they decided to Postpone the presentation till such times as health and weather permiled. The address was read by Mr. Walter Alton and the presentation. of a purse and money by Mr. Roy Alton to Mr. Zinn. A presentation and address to Mrs. Zinn from the. Sunday School folloWed. Mrs. Zinn replied first. She said. this was the first time she was called to the front, that she did not know what she going to talk about, She expressed her gratitude to us all, and especially to her boys as she calls them, and would never forget our hap- py times together in all our church work and hoped she would get back often among us, Mr. Zinn replied and said he remembered the first time he was in Hackett's Church, there were four baptisms, Jean Reid ; Grace Camp- bell, Clayton Alton and Russel Alton. He said he had always enjoyed his work in the church, but often thought he had neglected his class on account of his health, He thanked. the congre- gation for their kind remembrance to them all, WHITECHURCH Whitechurch Red Cepss quiltings were held at the home of Mrs. Thos, Morrison, Mrs, Robert Purdon, Mrs. Robt, Ross and Miss Agnes MacKay last week. Mr. A. B. Purdon and Mr, Cecil Falconer have been laid op with a bad attack of flu during the past week, Pte. Relisson Falconer, of Camp Borden, spent the week-end at his home here, Ile returns out Tuesday to spend the next three months on faun leave— AC. Clifford and Mrs. Purdoit of Centralia, spent a few days last week with their patents here and at St. Helens, Me. and Mrs. Milton Matitney and family of Windsor, spent the week. end with the Shiell and Utilurney relatives in East Wawanosh,. Time regular meeting. of • the of the 'United Church met on Friday evening et the home of Mrs, J. G. Gillespie with Mrs, Garnet Fattier in charge and giving the call to worship. The Scripture lesson and the com- ments were read by Mrs, Jas, er and Mrs. Milian Moore led in prayer. Miss ,Mildred MeClenaghen told a. Missionary Story, and Mt. and Mrs. G. E. Perrier sang, "The Old Rugged Cross", and Millen Moore read a • poem, • The topic,. May Day Celebrations, was in charge of Rev, G. A, Ward. The meeting closed by the Mizpah. I3enediction, Mr. Adam McBurney of Kingston, spent the week with his brother, Mr. John gol3urney. Mr. Alec Porterfield of East Wa- wanosh, spent a few days last week with friends in Toronto, , Miss Agnes Wilson of Toronto and Mrs. Jas. Wilson Sr,, ad'il Miss Merle Wilson of Wingliam, spent last week- end at the home of Mr, and Mrs. Jas. A, Wilson. The young people of this commun- ity met at the home of Mr, 'end Mrs. Jas.: A. Wilson on Tuesday evening last to spend a social time with FO, and Mrs, Tom Wilson before they left on 'Wednesday for their home at Portage La Prairie, Man. During the evening an address to Mr. and Mrs. Torn Wilson was read by Mr. Carman Farrier and Mr. Dawson Craig pre- sented them with a purse of $21.00 from the people of this community. Mr. and Mrs. Wilson thanked them YOUR Estate is Different from every other. Many prob- lems are Involved — family and financial conditions, requirements and objectives are different. No one person could be expected to effectively deal with the many duties required of an executor. The Sterling Trusts Corporation brings to theie problems the combined experience of a staff fully qualified to administer your estate promptly and efficiently. Name as your Executor THE STERLING TRUSTS -, CORPORATION 372 BAT ST., TORONTO all for their kindness and thoughtfel- ness. Lunch was served and social time enjoyed by all. Mr. and Mrs, Geo, Mccleneghan and Mildred and Miss Olive Terriff visited on Sunday with Mr, and Mrs.! J. H. Pollock of Fordwich. Many will be pleased to know that Miss Mildred passed lice Easter examin- ations at Fordwieh High School with honours. Congratulations. Mrs, Wm. Dawson spent a few days last week at the home of her brother, Mr, Jas, Purdon of St. Helens. Mr. W. R. Farrier and Mn, Garnet Farrier attended the funeral of their cousin, the late Mrs. Jas. Irwin of. Milton, at Green Hill Cemetery on Monday. Mr. Jas. Martin spent the past week with his sister, Mrs. Bert Thompson. Mrs. Stanley House and daughter Jenisse, who spent the past week with her daughter, Mrs. Hector Purdon at the home of Mr, and Mrs. Cecil Fa l- coner, returned to her home •at Col- lingwood on Friday. The W.M,S. of the United Church held a tea and quilting at the borne of .Mrs. John Gillespie on Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Robinson spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Wheeler, Morris. Three little girls, Beverly Casewore, Marjorie Coultes, and Jean Gaunt, started off to school on Monday at S. S. No. 10, Kinloss. Miss Mary Waddell, who has been visiting with her sister, Mrs. Will Henry, returned last week to her work at Galt. Born—to Mr. and Mrs.. Ira Wall, in Wingham Hospital, on Thursday, a daughter. The Mission Band held their Easter Thank-offering meeting at the United Church on Thursday last. Lunch was served and a social time enjoyed by all. Mrs. Bill Young of Kinloss, has been visiting with her daughter, Mrs. Edward' Moore, during the past week, as Mrs, Moore has been ill with. pleurisy, Mrs, Henry McGee has been under the Doctor's care for the past .twO, weeks, Mr. Robert Carrick and Miss Sesan, who spent the winter months et Lucie- now, returned to their home here ort Friday, and Mr. and Mrs. Fred Clarke, who have moved to Lucknow, spent the week-end with them here, Mr, Eli Jacques end Wilfred- spent a few days here last week, visiting with old friends and neighbours and on Friday, Mr, Jacques returned to. his son George at Preston, and Fred left for his home at Sudbury. Mrs, Graydon Cox and daughters, and Donald and Marianne Parsons, who had been spending their holidays with Mr, and Mrs. Malcolm Ross, re, turned to their home at Toronto. Mr. Will Henry had the telephone installed in his home last week-612-5. singing hymn 86 and repeating The Lord's Prayer in unison. Scripture reading, Matthew 20 ch., verses 10 to 20 follovVed with prayer by Mrs. Albert Alton. R011 was answered by 20. present. Minutes of previous meet- ing and approved, business discussed: ELECTRICITY IS A WAR WEAPON (gave ESTABLISHED 1911 I--