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Mr. and Mrs. John Medd of Htllett, stilton over the week-end with Mrs. Medd`s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Phillips. Messrs. ,Manning & Sons have about -completed their lomber shed on the property at the corner of Queen and Ell111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111101111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111 N N N N • I 0 • 1 U U a • a a U a O on Guaranteed Trust Certificates ISSUED for any amount for a term of five years .. .. guaranteed both as to principal and interest Interest cheques mailed to reach holders on due date, or, at holder's option, malty be allowed to accumulate at compound interest. An ideal investment for individuals, tom. panics; authorised by law 'for cemetery boards, executors and other trustees. , THE STERLING TRUSTS CORPORATION Sterling Tower, Toronto:, 37 Years In Business - ONTARIO HOLIDAY C„Me A LITTLE bit of England .t1 —that's the Thames Valley in the heart of south- western Ontario. The River Thames winds graciously through rolling, fertile country. There's the fine modern city of London — and any number of beauty spots in the vicinity thatspell holiday fun and relaxation, For route and accommodation details, write to Ontario Hell- day, Room 1004, Victory Building, Toronto. LET'S MAKE THEM WANT TO COME BACK Let's see they get the best we have to offer. Everyone bene- fits from the income tourist business brine to Ontario, So it's in your interest to en- coinage your friends from other parts to share our Ontario Holidays. TOURIST BUSINESS IS GOOD BUSINESS REMINISCING FORTY YEARS AGO Purchased Property--Mr, M, E. Zurbrigg last week purchased the pro- perty occupied by himself as a photo- grahph gallery, J. A. MacLean's office and Chas, Rintours Barber sloop from Mr, Geo, McKenzie. Conventions Nominate Candidates— On Thursday afternoon last, the North Huron Conservative Convention was held in the Wingham Town Hall and Mr. A. H. Musgrove was unanimously tendered the nomination as Conserva- tive Candidate in the coming provin- election. On Friday afternoon last, the North Huron Liberal Convention was held in Wingham and Mr. John T. Currie was unanimously chosen as the Liberal standard-bearer in the 'coming elections to the provincial Legislature, Epworth League Officers—At the regular meeting of the Epworth Leag- ue of the Methodist Church held on Monday evening last, the` following of- ficers were elected: Pres., W. T. Hall; 1st. Vice-Pres., Miss Laura Mulvey; 2nd. Vice-Pres., Miss M. Tibbs; 3rd, Vice-Pres,, Benson Cruikshank; 4th. Vice-Pres., Miss Lottie Guest; Rec- Sec., F. R. -Howson ;Cop.-Sec., A. Coutts; Treas., Miss G. Dulmage; Pianist, Miss Fessant; Assistant Pian- ist, Miss A. Laura Kerr, Gilkinson-Cook—Married at the Rectory, Gorrie, on Wednesday, 22nd.,, inst., by Rev. T. H. Farr, Melvin Gil- kinson, of Fordwich, to Miss Annie Cook of Gorrie. Casemore-Wright-Married on April, 15th, in Wroxeter, by Rev. L. Perrin, Miss Maggie Wright to Mr. Wm, Casemore, both of Turnberry. Cranbrook—Tuesday evening, April 21st., an Epworth League was organ- ized in the Methodist Church with the following officers: Hon. Pres., E. G. Powell; Pres., Harry Ainley; 1st, Vice- Pres., A. J. M. Helm; 2nd. Vice-Pres., Maggie Switzer; Sec., Annie Menzies; Treas., 'Fred Oster; Organist, Emma Hunter. * * TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO— Past Master's Night—An interest- ing time was spent at Wingham Mas- onic Lodge on Tuesday night, the oc- casion being past master's night. The second degree was put on in an excel- lent manner. The chairs were occupied as follows: W.M., W. H. Gurney as- sisted by R, Vanstone; S. W., Dr. Red- mond; J. W., Dr. Irwin;, I. G., A. M. Crawford; S.D., J. W. .McKibbon; J. D., Oliver Thompson; S. S. G. L. Brackenbury; J. S., Dr. Fox; Sec., A. Coutts ;Tyler, Will Elliott. Bottle Travels To Wingham—It might be of interest to a couple of young ladies of Morris Township to know that the note which they put in bottle on March 23rd., 1920, and threw in the river was picked up securely corked in the bottleby Mr, A. Buttery, while fishing in the river near Wing- ham a few days ago. It took the note a little better than three years to travel a distance of about three miles down the stream. Inuevale—Mr, and Mrs. Robert Masters anti children of Toronto, are visitors in this vicinity. ,Mr, and Mrs. Roger Okc spent Sunday in Listowel. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Miller of Belgrave, visited at the home of Mr. Chas. Gar- niss on Sunday. Mr. J. \V. King M. P., of Ottawa, was home over the week- end. Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Masters spent Sunday with Mr. Stewart Procter of elgrave. Tory Corners—Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Taylor, Mr. and ,Mrs, R. H. Carson and Mrs. G. Greer caf Gorrie, spent Friday evening at R. A. Taylor's. Mr. John Reidt ej,i the 12th line, made a business trip to Mildmay on Saturday last. Mrs. Bert Wright of the 170, was the guest of her sister, Mrs. T. .Nickel, for a few days last week. Fordyce—Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Jam- ieson 'visited at Mr. Stapleton's on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs, R. Portion and family visited at Mr. Peter Leaver's on Sunday last. Mr. mid ,Mrs. A. Haven s visited at Mr. Elliott Taylor's on Sun- day last. Mr. Robert King is renewing old acquaintances inthis NWhitechnrch—Mr. and Mrs. 'Milton Bruce and children, are visiting for a few days with her sister; Mrs. John Portion,. prior to leaving, for Detroit, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Falconer and. Miss. Nora, visited with theirtmele, Mr. Wm. Falconer of Langside on Sunday. Mr, And Mrs. Bert Martin and children of Wroxeter, spent Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wm, Martin, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Purdop and children, vis- ited with her sister, Mrs. Irvin Henry of Belfast last Wednesday, s * FIFTEEN YEARS AGO Rettinger-Morrison-A pretty spring Wedding took place in Sacred Heart Church, Wingham, on Tuesday, April 25th, when Catharine M., youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Mor- rison, Millbury, was united in mar- riage to, Cletus Francis, second son of Mr .and Mrs. Michael Rettinger of Formosa, Rev, Father McHugh offic- iated,, Obcrlc-Collison-A pretty wedding was solemnized at St. Ann's Church, at Riversdale, on Tuesday, April 18th, when Mary Theresa, daughter of Mr, and Mrs. Jas. Collison, became the bride of Mr. Harry Francis Oberle, son of the late Frank and Mrs. Oberle, of Formosa. Local and Personal—Mr, Wilson Turner was a week-end guest with Dr. and Mrs. Geo. Ross, Mr. and Mrs. Orville Habkirk were Burlington vis- itors on the week-end: Mr. anti Mrs. W. A. Campbell of Toronto, were in, town for a few days recently. Mr, and Mrs. R. H. Lloyd were Stratford visit- ors on Wednesday of last week. Gorrie—Mr. and Mrs. Ken Hastie visited at the home of Frank Earls, of Wroxeter on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Herzog spent Sunday with Walkerton friends. Mr. and Mrs. Cleve Stafford and daughter, Thelma, motored to Bornholm on Thursday when they vis- ited with Mr. and Mrs. E. A, Wass- man. Mr. and Mrs. John Schade, Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Schade, Monkton, Miss E.Schade and Mr. Mitz, Kitchen- er, were Sunday Visitors at Gorrie Hotel, the home of Mr. and Mrs, 3. Balers. Wroxeter—Guests of Mr. and Mrs. John Bush on Sunday were: Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Melvin, Riverside; Mr. and Mrs, Jack Mason, Wingham; Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Dane and Stanley, Sal- em. Mr. and Mrs. D. Breckenridge moved from their village home to their farm on Saturday. Mr, and Mrs. A. Meahen and children were guests of Listowel friends on Sunday. Mr. J. J. Allen has purchased from Miss Janet Dicksone. the property on Howick St. occupied at present by Mr. G, S. Smy- t Belgrave John Perdue of Tor- onto, spent the week-end with his par- ents, Mr. and Mrs, A. M. Perdue. sirs. Hodder and Mr. and Mrs. Finlay son, of London, were guests with Mr. and Mrs, J. Brandon. As the C.N.R. section gang is making Belgrave their head- quarters. Mr. Robt. McCrae, the fore- man is moving to the village to his own house and Mr. Jas. 'Wightman and family will occupy rooms in the hotel, Belmore—Mr, Wm. Mundell and FALCONER Photo Studio China Dept. WESTFIELD Mi.s Norma Taylor returned h. ant., on Friday from Stratford where sht had a positIm for the winter. Mr. and Mrs, liar,dd \‘`,11.1i daughter of Wiriaain. visited Sui.- ay Nit.. and Mrs. Hugh Blair. . and Mrs. Bert N:mceut 4 Std:- , Loch, J. Callil(1011 air.. Chit and tilii,lscn ,f 141- e, were mitt sts 't.zunday at ti-2e erne of Mr. awl Mrs. J. 1.. Mell;,,,v_ Mr, Elvin Wightinall si.itc:Al eel Sat- urday 'uitlt M r. anti Mrs. BrineeHt Miss Thdma Snell t-,f Stratf.Ir spent the ‘vtel,c,..na with Mism-s 1 a and Norma Taylor. .,id Mrs. Mail in McDowell vis-, ited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. J. air, anti firs. He b. 111,,,ritige, Miss Betty Marsh of Auburn, visited o Sunday, with Mr. and Mrs. Ear NViOttman. Mrs. Clarence 'Cox visited one day, last week with Mr. and Mits. j, McLean of White-church. Mr. Jasper Mc:Brien of Goderieb,' Mrs. Annie Wainer of Auburn, visited, on ;Monday with Mrs. Malrien an ti. Mr, And Mrs. Gordon Snell. 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There passed away at the laane her daughter, Mrs. Robert Nesbitt. in '19th year. The remains AVVEC rest in Avonilal cemetery., Strat- ford on Saturday, :Ntay- 1st. Mrs. Sam Keelmie is a patient in nil is showing tshms of impro vement. which is gratifying news to her friend,.; Mr. Carman Hottgins, manager of the Blyth Cheese anti Butter factory.; met with a painful accident while; working in the boiler room, when he iveil a blast of lime compound and strain directly in the eyes. Medical aid was summoned and be was taken to' the Strat ford Hotspital, the eyes .0411- tintte very painful. Chesterfields and Occasional Chairs Repaired and Recovered Free Pickup and Delivery STR ATFORD UPHOLSTERING COMPANY 42 Brunswick St. STRATFORD — ONTARIO Enquiries should be left at R, A. Currie's, Winghatn, General Accountancy for the SMALL BUSINESS MAN, PROFESSIONAL MAN, and THE FARMER. BUSINESS & TAX SERVICE S. J. Pyrnin P. 0. Box 74 'Phone 23 LUCKNOW - ONT. 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