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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1943-12-30, Page 8Two Shows Saturday Night gnovvuo WPM 414RRY Mit IMES Also "Short Subjects" Matinee Saturday afternoon at 2.30 p.m. and two Shows Saturday Night. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, January 3, 4, 5 PAT O'BRIEN GLENN FORD — In — "Flight Lieutenant" A thrilling story of the test pilots. Also "Short Subjects" CM' re ft Kel4V; KKig g. ateqi Z: --1Z- .Sween and Mrs, MacSween, Miss Minnie Snell and Irene Logan, with Air, and Mrs, Clifford Logan. Mrs. James Anderson of Brussels, Mr, and Mrs, Ivan McArter and fain,- ily, Mr, and. Mrs, John Anderson and family, with Mr. and Mrs. Earl Ander- .TarneS McCrea of Toronto, with his parents, Mr, and Mrs, R. McCrea, Aircraftsman Jack Armstrong of Centralia, with his parents, Mr. and Um, D. Armstrong,. Mr. and Mrs, John Gaunt and fam- ily of Whitechurch, Mrs. j'. Leaver of Wingham, Mr. and Mrs. I. M. Coul- tes, Mr. and Mrs. George Coultes and James Dow, at the home of Mr, and Mrs. Norman Coultes, Miss Maxine Thompson of Pontiac, Michigan, with 'her parents, Mr. and Mrs, William Thompson. Miss Lois McGuire of London, Mr. and Mrs. Samuel notch, with Mr. and. Mrs. Harry McGuire, Mr, and Mrs. Norman Keating and Catherine, with Mr. and Mrs, Har- mon Mitchell, of Rothsay, Mr, and Mrs, George Pocock of Lambeth, with Mr. and Mrs. J, Coultes, Mr. and Mrs.' Joseph Miller, with Mr. and Mrs. E, B. Jenkins of Wing- ham, BLUEVALE Christmas Entertainment The Christmas tree entertainment sponsored by the Sunday Shoocl pupils of Knox Presbyterian Church was well attended and a good pro- gram presented, Rev, F. G. Fowler was. chairman. The program consist- ed of choruses, recitations, dialogues, drills, musical and vocal numbers, the closing number was a pantomime "Memories of Christmas". An inter- esting feature was the presentation of Life Membership certificates from the Mission Band. Mrs, Raymond Elliott, president of the W.M.S., presented Mission Band certificates to Ilain Mc- Kinney, Nora Shaw, Floyde Moffatt and Bobbie McMurray and Mrs. F. G. Fowler presented Mrs. Harvey Robertson with a W.M.S. Life Mem- bership, Awards were presented to several Sunday School pupils for the memorizing of scripture verses and catechism. Santa Claus ' arrived in time to distribute gifts from the tree. Relatives from a distance who at- tended the funeral of the late Mrs. Andrew Homes included: Mr. and Mrs. Harold Hollies; Mr. C. Enright, Toronto; Mrs. Alex Mackie, Drumbo; Mrs. B. Breenhalf, Miss Mary Holmes of Windsor; Mrs. Henry Lewis, of Stratford; Mr. and Mrs. Eldon Arnold of St. Catharines. Miss Ruby Duff, Dietitian, Women's College Hospital, Miss Dorothy Ait- ken, Weston, were holiday visitors With Miss Duff and Mrs. M. L. Aitken. Mr. and Mrs. Neil B. McEachern and three children of Arthur, with Mr. and Mrs. R. F. Garniss. - Roy Mooney, 12,C.A.F., Manning Pool Depot, Toronto, spent a short holiday with Mr. and Mrs. A. D. Smith. Mr, .and Mrs. Neil MacLean and two sons, Toronto; Mr. and Mrs. Hil- liard Jefferson and family, Donny- brook; Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Marshall and daughter, Listowel; A. D. Smith, R.C.A.F., Guelph, Mrs. Smith and Eleanor; Mr. and Mrs. J. Wickstead; Mr, and Mrs. Wilson Thornton, with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Thornton. Mr. and Mrs. j. C. Higgins, spent the Christmas holidays with Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Higgins in Toronto. George Thomson and Miss Helen Thomson returned to the University at London on Sunday after spending the week with their parents. Mrs. Harold Harris and two sons of Moust Forest, are Christmas visit- ors with her parents, Mr. and Mrs Edward Johnston. Carols were sung in the Presby- terian Church Sabbath afternoon. The Public School held their con- cert Tuesday evening. Owing to, the storm,the attendance was small. The United Church Sabbath School was held Thursday afternoon, when a `splendid program was put on by the public school scholars and Lane's school assisting. Those taking Christmas dinner with friends: Mr. and' Mrs. Wm. Darling and family, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Johann, Mae and Edna at Fleming Rallagh's, Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Mc- Neil and boys of Maple, Mr. and Mrs.. Alvin Fitch and children at James Austin's, the Darling family one and all at James Dickson's, Miss Mary Abram, Margaret and Bob with their parents, M. Jeffray at Albert Hoskin's, Warden and •Mrs. Tuckey, Mr. and. Mrs. Pollen of Exeter at Hunkin's, Albert Aitken and Ferne Jeffrey with their parents, the Inglis family with Mrs. John Darling, Curie family at Norman Newans. The many .friends of 'Miss Mary. Baird, have watched her career with interest. Mary' spent her girlhood here, went to high school in Wing- ham front there to McMasters Uni- versity, Hamilton, now has graduated from the Training School of the R.G A.S., Toronto. Mr. James Austin slipped on the ice at his door, bursting a blood vessel which will lay him aside for some time. be given and officers elected for the coming year. Week of Prayer Commencing January 2nd, 8 p.m. there will be a week of prayer in the Wroxeter United Church to which everyone is cordially invited. Rev. J. L. Foster will be in charge. • C. G. I, T. Sing Carols Christmas Eve in our village was brightened for some of our shut-ins when members of the Canadian Girls in Training went out Carol singing and dstributing Christmas Cheer Boxes— a gift from members of the Women's Institute. Rink Soon Ready Mr. Gordon Gibson and Mr. Ted Smith have taken over the rink for the winter season and are busy pre- paring ice. They hope to have the ice ready when the ban on public meet- ings is lifted. The young people will look forward with pleasure to the skating season. January Meeting W. I. The January meeting of the Wo- men's Institute will be held on Thurs- day,. a pan, January 6th at the home of. Mrs, J. N. Allen. Motto for the day—Write on your hearts that every day is, the best day of the year. Cur- rent -Events—Mrs. T. Bunke; Roll Ca.11--Health Hint; Topic — Blood Plasma, will be taken by Mrs. F. H. Soherk. Mrs. H. Durst will be in charge of music period. Hostesses— Mrs. J. N. Allen, Mrs. G. A. Wear- ring. Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Keetch, Osh- awa, were Christmas guests.of Mr. and Mrs, H.. V. McKenney. Mrs. H. Waller and June, also Mrs. Neil Carr, spent the week-end with Toronto friends. Guests of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Durst for the holiday were, Mr. and. Mrs. Forster of Dublin, Mrs. Frances Glossop, and daughter Betty Ann, of I Listowel. Mrs. Fleming Passes The sympathy of many friends is extended to Mrs. Thomas Brown whose mother died reecntly at the home of her daughter, Mrs..E.J. Jack- man of Toronto. Mrs. Isabella Flem- ing who was in her 95th year, Was well known and highly respected in Wr"xeter, where she spent many sum- IRMIONAVrAVITAr rarormrromm ti yY • Thursoiaxl Dec. 30th, 1943' T WINGliA1V1 AI VANCEtrTIMES GLOBAL THINKING Number Two By Peter S. Fisher The mornings are dark, Motorists have their lights on. Pedestrians are in a hurry. It is cold. Odd flakes of filmy snow fall slowly to the ground, Six months hence blossoms will do the same thing. Let us look forward. Darkness is dispelled by light, bat- teries re-charge, pedestrians sit down, cold turns to heat and even war, grim, rideous war, eventuates in peace.. Battles on sea, on land and in the air, are essentially physical. Battles at the Peace conference will be es- sentially Moral, No state, no nation, no people who have been neutral, while colossal carnage rocked the world, should be permitted a voice during peace negotiations, save those countries ruthlessly ravaged without cause. Lack of knowledge of a moral issue is the sole excuse for neutrality. Prejudice, expediency, self.interest, any Of those oblique reasons that fake no cognizance of duty, disqualify all such front passing opinions, urging Stone School Concert *The Stone School, Morris township, was bright with Yuletide colours on Monday evening for the annual Christmas Tree and Concert, held ender the direction of the teacher, Mrs. Robertson and music teacher, Wass Velma Wheeler. A fine program "Afas given with Robert McMurray as chairman. Included were choruses by the school, recitations by Lois Walk- er, Mary Campbell, Bobby McMurray, Peter Campbell, Bessie Campbell, Ataxy Haines. Play "How Mr. Bates ixot out of Christmas Shopping". Shia, "The House that Jack Built". Piano Solo, Mary Haines; Mouth Organ selections, by a group from irrowntown; Play, "Christmas in Action"; Musical number, Billy and Prince Robertson; Play, "Just Before Christmas"; Solo, Lois Walker; Pan- , tomime, "0 Little Town of Behtle- &em, soloist, Mrs. jack Wickstead; Duet, George and Ruth Procter; Play, 'The Christmas Story; Pantomime, "On Christmas Eve" by the primary grades children star drill. .3BeIgrave School Concert The Belgra-ve School Concert and Christmas Tree was held in the forester's hall. Owing to stormy weather and the tits„ the crowd was smaller than in former years. The program which was under the direction .of the teacher, Mrs. Robert- son and Miss Velma Wheeler, was of Ike usual high quality. Highlights' of the program were, a tableau entitled `"The Christmas Story" and a cantata, 'The Christmas Secret". Abner Nethery acted as chairman and other slumbers were a chorus by the school, "Good King Wenceslaus", recitations Ifity Alvin Pengally, Billy Crump, Marlene MacKenzie, Catherine Keat- ing, harry Brydges, selection by the junior and senior rhythm bands, (fame by five senior girls and a flag drill. Santa Claus arrived in time to greet the children and distributed the gifts from the tree. ittriited Church Christmas Tree ' 'The Thited Church Sunday School litel.d their annual Christmas Tree in the Forester's hall, Thursday evening. 0170-7b'', zocm e have a weather chart r each of our rural eKibbons Mr, and Mrs. Abraham Procter, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Procter, Miss Eliza and Robert Procter, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Procter, Mr. and Mrs, Bert Armstrong and daughter with Mr. and Mrs. Stewart Procter, Miss Ferrol Higgins of Galt, with her parents, Mr. and Mrs, N. Higgins. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Coultes, Billy and Glen, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Stone- house, with Mr. and Mrs.« Russell Walker of Winghatn. Harold McCallum of Goderich with his pareats,,,Mr„ and Mrs. F. McCal- lum, Dorothy and Alvin Gallagher, Mr and Mrs. Glen Gallagher of Kitchener Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Wade and family with Mr. and Mrs. Redman Nethery Mr, and Mrs. Cooper Nethery and Mary Isabelle with Mr. and Mrs Richard Johnston of Browntowti, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Procter and Margaret, with Mrs. E, Curtis of Blue- vale. Mr. and Mrs. Morgan Barnes and Frank, with Mrs. lames Thynne and Mr, and Mrs. Gordon Higgins and family with Mr. and Mrs, Joseph Vuill. Mr. and Mrs. A, Vincent and 1-lar- old, Mr. and Mrs, L. Vineent and Marlette, Mr, and Mrs, Wliliatn Me- Dowell, Mr. and Mrs. Norman Me- Dowell, Gerald and Gwen, Mrs. Os- bildestott, Miss Mildred Thornton, Mr. and Mrs. John McDowell and Jean, Mr, and Mrs. Alva McDowell, Murray and Lloyd, Pte. toy Mae- ARENA a ctivities S.. 19 44 ••• SKATING SEASON. Skating -- Wednesday Evening Saturday Afternoon Saturday Evening decisions, advocating judgments, or suggesting settlements, when guns are silent and blood coagulates again, Man who has power to choose is Obliged to decide: Whether a sav- age with the law of God written on his heart, or his civilized brother with the same' law amplified in the pages of a Book, he cannot escape thinking, and as he thinks he is. I believe it was Balfour who said, "Knowledge is a steep which few may climb, but is a path which all may tread". The indictment against man- kind is dereliction from duty, In Solon's day the law compelled the populace to vote, making neutral- ity impossible. That was an excel- lent law. Any law that compells to impel is a good law. Neutrality is the prerogative of a corpse. Victors dic- tate terms of peace. The peace is just, in whole or in part, according to that body of opinion making it, *Which most correctly estimates the re- sponsibility for the awful past, the alleviation of the distress of the pres-. ent, and the possibilities for prolong- ation of peace on earth in the future —a task for angels to be undertaken by men. G. J. Holland's memorable lines fit in here. "God give us men; a time like this demands Strong minds, stout hearts, faith and willing hands, Men whom the lust of office not kill Men whom the spoils of office not buy Men who possess opinions and a will Men who have ronour, men who will not lie." No matter what is done to, or be comes of, those adjudged guilty, the observations of a Scotsman and an Irishman seem pertinent at this point. The one said, "Thare'S a Hell made for such people", and the other •said, "Do not strike an unnecessary blow at• a victim over whom Providence holds the scourge of resentment". Yes, indeed, "It is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God". Retribution is not a pleasant word. While thinking recall wry it was, Paul received, five times, forty stripes, `save one'. Why the "save one". Now before you stop thinking, recall the Scotsman's statement, "There's a Hell made for such 'people". Ask your minister to preach about Hell next Sunday. If we heard more about Hell inside the churches we would hear less of Hell outside. Fear sends bombed inhabitants to shelters. Fear made Noah build the ark. John the Baptist, austere, ab- stemious, audacious, narrowed his stirring appeals to two words—Repent —Flee. Crowds walked to the wilder- ness to hear him. Insulation ever courts the genius. Crowds became converts and a convert makes the best, brother's keeper. Moral power is the greatest power on earth. ConScience- less characters in high or low station in life, always have and always, will, quake in the presence of a moral giant. Every man alive has an influ- ence. Use yours daily for right and against wrong; arid so help to-encour- age and fortify, stimulate and fire with a righteous zeal, those near or far, who will think, and ,plan, and act, in the final drama of momentous de- ciSieris that wilt mould the future destinies of men. Rev, J. L. and Mrs, Foster, Mr; and Mrs, Harvey 1.,'imna and children, Also Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Felker and family, spent Christmas Day with Mr, and Mrs. Ieury '11'inun at Listowel, Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Wearring, Agnes and Margaret, spent Christmas' and the week-end with Mr, and Mrs, A. R, Wells, of Toronto, Weldon Hernbly of the R.C,A,F., is on leave and spending the holiday Season at his home here, Mr. Fred Hambly of Toronto spent the holiday with his family. Miss Rona Vanvelsnr of Weston, is spending the vacation with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Van- velsor, Miss Lois Elliott, R.N., of Women's College Hospital, Toronto, will spend. part of this week and the New Year with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ray- mond Elliott. Mr. and Mrs. D. S. MacNaughton and John, also Mrs. J. H. Wade, sp'alit Christmas Day with Fordwich friends. Friends here of Mr. T, A. Gibson of Fordwich ,formerly of Wroxeter, will be pleased to know he is much improyed from an attack of pneu- monia, Miss Viola Thacker of 4th line, is spending ON vacation at her home, near Teeswater. ,Mr. 'and Mrs. Kinley MacNaughton and family, spent Christmas Day with Mrs. MacNaughton's parents, near Listowel. Miss Eleanor Sanderson, Toronto, spent the week-end with her mother, Mrs. Frank Sanderson and uncle, Mr. Thos. Ritchie. Friends of Donald Townsend, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Townsend, will regret to learn he was very ill on Christmas Day. Donald who 'suffers from diabetes, was in a coma from morning until evening when his condi- tion improved. On 'Sunday he was taken to Toronto where he wilt be given further treatment. Donald's many friends hope lie will be his usual. self very soon, Gordon IGreig R.C.M.P., Mrs. •Greig and daughter, Carol .of Woodstock, spent Christmas and 'the week-end with, Mr, and Mrs. Alex Wright and other friends. Miss Gertrude Sangster of Detroit, was a holiday visitor with her par- ents, Mr. and Mrs. James Sangster. AC1. Clifford Denny, of Crumlin„ spent the holiday here. Accompanied: by Mrs. Denny, baby Nancy and Miss Thelma Denny, they visited Ripley friends on Sunday. Mrs. Eli, Bolt spent Christmas Day with Mr. and ,Mrs. Wm, Bolt. Jack Meaben of the R.N„ Toronto, spent the holiday with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. Aleahen. Mr. and Mrs. Chittick and little .daughter, Winghanr, spent the week- end with Mr. and Mrs. Morrison Sharpin, 4th line. S. S. No. 2 Concert The teacher and pupils of S. S. No. 2, Turtiberry, 'upheld their reputation for first class entertainment when on Tuesday evening last they held their annual Christmas concert. In spite of unfavourable weather there was a splendid attendance, Mr. Eldred Nichol was chairman for the evening and called on the following numbers: chorus, This is a Happy Christmas; recitation, Jack Sanburn; skit, Hunt- ing Big Game, a patriotic group of numbers were sung, My Own Cana- dian Home, Flag Drill, Patriots' Song; recitation, Mary MacNaughton; mono- logue, Ken Felker; Carols, The First Noel, Silent Night; recitation, Mae Sanburn; recitation, Edith Sanburn; dialogue, Mother runs the family; pantomime, It came upon the midnight clear; recitation, Gerald Timm; reci- tation, Marjory Timm; recitation, Marilyn Timm; duet, Alas and Alack,, Mae Sanburn and Ken Felker; dance,. The Wind Mill; recitation, Helen Nicholson; Carols, "Away in a Man- ger" "0 Little Town of Bethlehem", "While Shepherds Watched"; Juniors "Acrostic Christmas"; dance, The Crooked Man; star drill; recitation, Annie MacNaughton; tramp drill; skit, Clever Dr. Brown; recitation, Mable Sanburn; songs, "Dear Old Santa", "The Sleepy Fishes"; recitation, Billy Henning; song, Jolly Old St. Nicho- las; recitation, Norma Felker. Before the singing of the National Anthem, the chairman expressed the appreci- ation of all to the teacher, Miss Viola Thacker and pupils for their fine con- cert. Santa Claus arrived and distrib- uted gifts and treats from a beautifully decorated tree to delight the children, Refreshments were served arid a .dance followed., good Music being provided by the boys of the section, 'Congratulations are due Miss Thacker and the music teacher, Miss Velma Wheeler for their successful Christmas entertainment, Red Atiltual The annual meeting of Wroxeter Red Cross Society will be held on the evening of Sanitary 11th (Tuesday) at 8 pat., Everyone interested in Red Cross work is urged to attend this meeting, when reports for 1948 will Time Passes Quickly Time flies faster every year it seems. It begins to look as if the speeding system had been, made to work on the year itself. So now, before 1943 races away from us completely, here are. our best wishes to you!. 'Hanna & Co. Limited Men's Store Ladies' Storer ' Greetings The fleeting passage of time brings us once again to the turn of another year. May the new one so rapidly on ifs way bring you prosperity in unusual measure. Smith's Economy Food Store mer season. Even though in failing health' her- hearing and eyesight almost gone,. she continued to do war, work, knitting,. until recent weeks ."-cYlien she became very ill. 'Some months ago she re- ceived a letter of congratulations and good wishes from the Governor-Gen, eral and Princess Alice,, for her splen-. did example in war .work. Mrs;. Fleming was the oldest member of her church, where she was a regular att‘ndant when health permitted. A native of Scotland she came to- Canada early in life and continued to- live in Toronto. Six daughters and two sons survive, her husband having predeceased her many years ago. Burial took place from the Trull Home with interment in the family plot in Toronto. BELMORE 11,ELGRAVE Rev. 1G. H. Dunlop acted as chairman. The audience joined in singing several Carols at the 'begnining and end of the program. Other numbers included Carols by the school, recitations by Marlene MacKenzie, Muriel Anderson, George Procter, Catherine Keating, Betty and Margaret McNeil. A play by the senior members en- titled, "John Withereds Hand". Solos by Eileen Holmes, Catherine Keating. Duet by George and Ruth Procter; trio by. James and Keith Anderson. and Ronald Campbell, and a humorous reading composed by members of the Triple V Class and read by Harold Vincent. Santa Claus presented gifts to the children and others from the Chrsit- mas tree, Mission Band Annual The Happy Hearts Mission Band of the United Church, held their annual meeting in the Sunday School room Sunday morning. Mrs. T. B. Johnston conducted the electioin of officers as follows: Presi- dent, Muriel Anderson; vice President, Lloyd Anderson; • secretary, Nora Cook; treasurer, Marjorie MacKenzie; pianists, Margaret Procter and Marj- orie MacKenzie. Over $18.00 was raised during the year which was well over the allocation. Christmas stories were read by Muriel Cook and Marjorie MacKenzie. Audrey Ander- son gave a reading. Honour Roll Unveiled Rev. P. H. Streeter of Trinity Anglican Church unveiled an Honour Roll during the service on Sunday, containing the names of six boys from the congregation who are serving in the armed forces. They are: Gibson and Jack Armstrong, James Perdue, Alvin Higgins, Edgar Oxley and John Pellan. true will can- WROXETER Mr, Glen Hudson of Woodstock, arrived on Sunday to join his Sister, Miss Donna Hudson of London Twp. Both are guests of their grandparents, 11111.. 4011Mtnali Baptist Church Rev. John LUC1113,Pastor SUNDAY, JAN. 2nd 11 a.tri. Special New Years message, followed by the Lord's Supper. „ 7.30 p.m.—News Ye'ars Message. rii ig so resdrvlet, lehouf to follow even- 10 lane—M.2May 'School, All are Invited. OraffiiMAKOKAtcrigArN