The Wingham Advance-Times, 1945-12-20, Page 10AE TEN
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BEST WISHES
For a Chriitrnas Day
filled with Happiness
and Blessings.
WINGRAli4 ADVANCE-1111AS Thurs., Decemlnir 20th, 1945
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Thursday, Friday, Saturday, December 20, 21, 22
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Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, December,24, 25, 26
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"Pillow 'To Post"
There will be TWO SHOWS EACH NIGHT at
7.00 p.m., and 9.30 p.m.
December 27, 28, 29
"OUR VINES HAVE TENDER GRAPES"
December 31, January 1, 2
"WHAT NEXT CORPORAL HARGROVE"
MGM'S Xidereirt-MIRTHQUAKE
FRANK KATFIRYN
SINATRA•GRAYSON
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The management of the Lyceum
Theatre wishes to take this oppor-
tunity to extend Season's Greetings
to its patrons and friends.
JOSE ITURBI
OlRECIED Si GEORGE SIDNEY
PRODUCED BY JOE PASTERNAK
to Kitchener, Hamilton and eastern
points, the bride donned a figured silk
-crepe dress, green tweed coat and
black accessories. Upon their return
the couple will take up residence on a
farm on the town line of Wallace
township.
Pleading guilty before Magistrate
McClevis in police court here two an-
licensed deer hunters, Thomas Inglis,
of Whitechurch, and Chas. Hamilton,
of Hamilton, were assessed -$20 and
costs of $1.75. Charges were laid dur-
ing the deer season- here,
Hunting on Sunday and not having
a gun license proved costly to several
other offenders for infractions of the
Game and Fisheries Act, each paying
$10 and costs of $1.75. Convicted were
Clayton Taber, Trowbridge; Clayton
Johnston, R. R, No. 2, Listowel; Earl
Tucker, R. R. No. 2, Listowel; Ron-
ald Woods, R. R, No. 2, ListoweVand
Thomas Smith of Listowel.
Pleading guilty to hunting without
a gun license, Ray Loutitt of Wroxeter„
also paid $10 and costs. Prosecutions
were made by Provincial Game and
Fisheries Overseer W. H. Cantelon, of
Wingham, and Overseer W. H. Flynn,
Mount Forest.
DISTRICT DEER
HUNTERS FINED
BLUE VALE
NicKibbons
Cristmas Theme At Institute
Miss Margaret Curtis was .the hos-
tess this week for the monthly meeting'
of the Women's Institute, when a
Christmas programme was arranged
by Mts. Carl Johnston and Mrs. Geo.
Hetherington. The president, Mts. j.
H. Smith presided for the opening and
business period, when some donatisons
were approved, including one for the
National Institute for the Blind.
A Christmas Gift .was presented in
anSwer to the Roll Call,, and Mts. Ed.
Johnston, Mrs. Curtis and MISS Duff
were named a committee to arrange
the distributing of the gifts. 'Mrs. Carl
Johnston gave a paper on the Origin
of Christmas Legends. A Christmas
QI:tiz was conducted by (Mrs, G. Heth-
erington, the prizes going to Mrs. Geo.
Thomson and Mrs. J., H. Smith, A
Christmas Carol sing song was a pleas-
ing feature.,
Sunday Services
The regular morning service at the
United Church was conducted by the
Rev. /, S. Bridgette. He based his
message on the parable of "The Tal-
ents": At a mast meeting of the
Moron Presbytery of the United
church of Canada, the Rev. j. S. trid-
Otte was appointed to supply the cOna
gregation of tluevale and tbeneter
for the balance of the Conference
year,
Rev, Pied Williamson of London,
oecupied the pulpit at itnox Presbyter-
ian Church,. His theme was "How a
changed heart could overcome many
customs and difficulties" as shown by
,Sittiert Peter being in the hoe Of one
SlitiOti, a tanner, The attendance at
both churches was small due to a rag-I
lag snow storm and road conditions.
read responsiyely by all,. and Mrs. joint
S. Craig led in the Glad Tidings pray-
er. Miss Annie Laidlaw led in the
;Meditation period._ speaking on Christ-
mits, the World's One ope awl Miss
Annie Kennedy and Mrs, Ezra Wel-
wood gave Christmas as readings,
Mrs, Mowbray closed the meeting with
prayer for missionary workers,
ed by the Lord's prayer h unison. The
following officers were duly appointed
for 1940, lion.-Pres„ Mrs David Ken-
nedy; lion. Sec.- Mrs, A. Errierson;,
Pres., MM R.Obt, MOWbray, 1St: Vice-
Mm, Albert Walters, 2nd. Vice- Mrs.
jas, McInnes; Sec., Mrs. Albert Mc-
Quillin; Assistant Sec., Mrs, Welwood;
Treasurer, Annie Laidlaw; Hcalle
Helpers Secy., Mrs. Eobt, Koss; Wel-
come and Welfare Sec„ Mrs. Murray;
Supply Sec„ Mrs. A. E, Purdon;. Lib-
rary and Literature Sec., Mrs, 'W. j„
Coulter; Pianists, Miss Annie Kennedy
and Mrs, Jas Laidlaw; Mission' Band
Supt., Mrs. J.as. McInnes, Glad Tidings
See., Mrs. J. S. .Craig.
Don't forget the Sunday School con-
certs of the Presbyterian. and United
Churches to be held this Thursday
evening in the United Church. Rev.
Newton will provide three reels of
moving pictures on The Christmas
Story, The Prodigal Son, and the
Twenty-third Psalm. Lunch will be
served, You are invited,
Mr. Clarence Chamney, met with a
nasty accident on Friday when he was
dehorning cattle. One slipped and fell
over on him, twisting 'his left knee and
tearing the ligaments. He will be con-
fined to the house for some time, with
a cast from ankle to above the knee.•
' Mr. and Mrs. Lester Falconer spent
Thursday last in London.
GORRIE
Presentation To Mr. and Mrs. N. Wade
Some fifty friends and neighbours
paid a surprise visit to Mr. and Mrs.
Norman Wade on Tuesday night last,
prior to their leaving to reside in Gor-
rie. Following an evening of cards
and dancing, Mr. E. Parrish read a
suitable address, while Mrs. Percy
Ashton and Mr. -Sandford Zinhmerman
presented a beautiful Coffee Table,
Lamp Table and Tray to the honour-
ed couple, Both Mr. and Mrs. Wade
thanked all for their troughtfulness and
gifts.
Mrs. E. J. Parrish spent the week
visiting relatiVes at Mt. Forest and
Holstein.
Mrs. R. A. -Ashton left on Tuesday
for a visit with her daughter, Mrs, E.
Radford and Mr. Radford, Palmerston,
and will visit other members of her
family before returning home.
Christmas Theme Of W.M.S. Meeting
A Christmas Carol Service was con-
ducted at the December meeting of the
Woman's Missionary Society at Mrs.
R. G. Dane's home. Mrs. Howse, as
leader, sang as a call to worship, a solo,
"0 Sing a Song of Bethlehem", Scrip-
ture passages pertaining to the Christ-
mas Story were read by Mrs. Howse,
Mrs. H. Ashton, Mrs. Strong, Mrs, R.
Dane and Mrs. G. Dane. These read-
ings were interspersed -with Christmas
Carols, Mrs, Harrison, Mrs. Day and
Mrs. R, Ashton sang as a trio, "Silent
Night, Holy Night"- Prayers of.
Thanksgiving for the ending of the
War, and of dedication to the cause of
a lasting Peace were offered by Mrs.
Whitley .and Mrs. Ashton. As a ben-
ediction for the devotional service two
verses of the hymn "0 Little Town of
Bethlehem'-' was sung. Mrs, A, A. Tay-
lor resumed the Study Book on An-
gola. The business was conducted by
the president, Mrs. W. W. Strong.
Mrs. H. E. Ashton as Temperance
Seey. gave a very interesting reading
on Temperance.
The W.M.S. and Evening Auxiliaiy
plan to unite as a Women's Mission-
ary Society at the January meeting,
which is to be held at the parsonage.
The nominating committee will present
a slate of officers for the year 1946.
The meeting closed with the Mizaph
benediction.
Mr. and Mrs, Kenneth Watson and
baby of London
'
moved their furniture
to the Bricker farm on the 6th con-
cession last week. Kenneth has re-
cently been discharged from active
service in Sicily, Italy and Germany.
The Post Office Staff here presented
Mr. Robert Ferguson with a pair of
gloves recently in honour of his 21
years of service as mail man on Route
1, and which has been purchased by
Mr. Alex. Edgar, Jr.
Institute Held Christmas Meeting
On Wednesday last the Women's
Institute held their Christmas meeting
at the home of Mrs. J. W. Hyndman,
when twelve trietnbers and six visitors
Were present, The president, Mrs.
Melvin Taylor, presided and iMrs.
Percy Ashton took charge of the Seey.
book in the absence of 'Mts. Norman
Wade, Mrs, Glenn johttston reported
the Institute New Year's Dance would
be held on the Friday' night previous
to New Year's owing to the fact no
music could be obtained for the usual
night. Mrs. C. B. Gregg brought the
members up to date on the doings of
the day by giving the Current Events,
Rev. G. K. Nobes, was the guest speak-
er, his subject was in keeping with the
holiday spirit, "Christmas Music and
Their Composers". The usual -exchange
Of gifts was the last item on the pro-
gram and closed- with the National
Anthem, Lunch was served by Mrs.
Bradnock and the hostess, Plans were
made to hold the January Meeting in
the Orange Hall,
Mr, and Mrs. Harry King and son,
Wayne, have moved to their new
home on the ninth concession pur-
chased some iriontba ago from Mr. and
Mrs, R. W. N. Wade,
Messrs. William Townsend of Shot-
bourne, Alvin Townsend of Stratford,
and Mr, and Mrs. Norman Townsend
of Listovvel, attended the funeral of
their aunt, Mrs.- 1, M, Carson on Tues.
day last.
Mr. Phair of Blenheim, spent a few
days last week with Mr. and Mrs, E.
W. Carson and other relatives.
Mr. and Mrs. H. G. Newton visited
on Friday last with Mr. and Mrs. Jack
MusgtOve at Hanover.
Skating for the first this Season got
under way on Saturday. Mr. I-Writer"
again, has charge of the :ice.
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Mr. Edwin Ellis, Drayton, spent Sat-
urday with Mr. and Mrs. Victor Shera.
Friends were sorry to- learn that
Bobbie, son of Mr. and Mrs. Willard
Peel underwent an operation for ap-
pendicitis in, Listowel Memorial Hospi-
tal on Friday. He is, however making
a ,satisfactory recovery.
Dietz - Bartman
Trinity Lutheran Church, Gorrie,
was the scene of a pretty wedding re-
cently when Arnetta Pearl Bartman,
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William G.
Bartman, R, R. 2, Gorrie; was ?tufted
in marriage to Norman' Dieti, son-of
Mr. and Mrs. John Dietz, R. R. 2,
Gorrie. Rev. Richard Scholtz offic-
iated. The bride chose for her wed-
ding a powder blue two-piece wool
crepe street length dress with black
accessories. She woi2e a locket, a gift
of the bridegroom, and a corsage of
pink carnations, Miss Ruby Schinbein
of Listowel, as maid of honour, wore
a light blue alpaca dress, with 4black
accessories, and corsage of pink car-
nations, Howard 'Kaufman, Gorrie,
was best man. A wedding supper was
served after the ceremony at the home
of the bride's parents. Mrs. Bartman
received in a blue crepe dress, and the
bridegroom's mother chose a navy blue
sheer dress. For a honeymoon trip
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BAPTIST CHURCH
Rev. J. N. H. Norton, Pastor
SUNDAY, DEC. 23rd
11 a.m.—"The Manger".
7.30 p.M.—"His Nativity".
"Come and Worship"
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Presbyterian Sunday School Concert ,Arnold .Lillow, visited with Mr. and
The annual Sunday ,School entertain. [Mrs. Iallow at Stratford.
Miss Mae Davidson, Wroxeter, was
ment and Christmas tree was held in a recent visitor with her brother; Wal- the school room of Knox Presbyterian ter and Mrs. Davidson.
church on Friday evening. J. C: Hig-
gins acted as Chairman. The smaller
pupils contributed recitations, vocal
and instrumental numbers. The senior
girls' class rendered a quartette, Mes-
srs: Harold Grant and Lloyd Felker
favored-with violin and guitar music.
Awards for memory work and attend-
ance were Llresented to several pupils.
The presentations were made by the
superintendent, Mrs. Harvey Robert-
son.
Following the program garnes and
contests were enjoyed: Santa Claus • arrived in time to -distribute gifts and
treats from the tree. The serving of
aclose.
refreshments brought a happy evening
to
Mrs. I:Mow and son, Jack and Mrs.
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It's Time to Think
ot Xmas
Let us help you to solve your Xmas problems with
XMAS FLOWERING POTTED PLANTS
AND FRESH CUT FLOWERS
from our own greenhouse. We are carrying a com-
plete stock of Plants and Cut Flowers.
Please take notice that our last delivery will be Sp.
m, Dec. 24th. Order early to save disappointment.
Let these beautiful Potted Plants and Cut Flowers
/ make your Xmas Cheerier and Brighter.
LEWIS - Florist
Frances Ste, Wingham Pone 101.
There's no male shortage in "Pillows to Post" and
if it's laughter you're after here's the happiness hit.
Also "Short Subjects"
There will be a FREE MATINEE for the children
this Saturday afternoon at 2.30 p.m. This is a child-
ren's matinee. Adults please take note.
WHITECHU,RCH
The regular monthly meeting of the
Women's Institute was held last Tues-
day in the Hall with the President,
Mrs. Cecil Falconer in charge of the
meeting. The roll-call was answered
Iv a gift for the Children's Shelter.
Considerable discussion was held con-
,cerning the building of the addition to
-the Hall, and it was agreed to proceed
-with the work if the weather allowed.
Mrs, Ben McClenaghan gave a very
-interesting paper on Christmas Day
Celebrations, and Mrs. Ezra Scholtz
led them in Carol singing.1 The pres-
ent caretaker, was hired for another
six months and the meeting closed by
-singing the National Anthem.
Mr, and Mrs. Relison Falconer of
You will find a Gift for every occasion conveniently
displayed in our store. Every woman loves Toiletries
and Fancy Perfumes. Men welcome a gift of a Shav-
ing Set, Billfold or Smoker's Sundry.
We really mean it when we say - we have Gifts for
MOTHER or DAD,
SISTER or BROTHER,
SWEETHEART or BEAU,
GRANDMOTHER or GRANDFATHER
BOY or GIRL
Toronto, spent the week-end with his
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Falconer.
Mrs. Sam Morrison from the Luck-
now Road has been in Wingham Hos-
pital -over the week-end.
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Mowbray and
Mr. Hector Purdon motored to Tor-
onto on Tuesday and spent a few days
there. Miss' Roberta returned home
with them.
Tpr. Irwin MeClenaghan reported at
London last Wednesday and spent the
week-end with relatives at Glencoe and
London.
The W.M.S. of the Presbyterian
Church held their annual meeting last
Thursday in the S. S. room of the
church, with the President, Mrs. Robt.
Mowbray in charge of the meeting,
The Christmas Story in Matthew was
Be sure to see our Christmas Cards — the assortment
is large and handsome — Truly Cards of Character,
This year Candles! of all kinds!!
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May we wish you Christmas joys to
last throughout the year.
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Another Christmas -- and another wish
May you have most of the best to brighten the
Holiday $eason.
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