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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1951-01-17, Page 71%-ea apeaS * aro ieeesie 0fe INIMP•01 .66-•••• .6,•••••••‘.. .•,64 Weilnesday, January 17th,, 1951 TI WINO:KAg ADVANCE-TIMES. S. vAG.n..$Vglsit ,11...n. WRQXETER Urs. Win. Gamble, Gorrie, is hot' with her sister, Miss Margaret Friends here • regret to learn Mr. John Harris of Wingham, formerly of the village, is a patient in Wing- ham General Hospital, and wish for him a speedy recovery, • Friends. from 4 distance attending the funeral of the late James T, Wylie were, Rev. George and Mrs. Wylie, Otterville, Miss Betty Wylie, Toronto, Mr. and Mrs. John MacFarlane and Mrs. MacEwen, Brucefield; Mr and Mrs. M. Aikenhead,' London, Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Baird, Brucefield„ Mr. and Mrs. Fred Bowker and Mr. George Bradley, Toronto, Dr. and Mrs, 13111 Martin, Drayton and Mrs. Louie Martin, gidgetown, Sunday guests at the home of Mr, and Mrs. Alvin Moffatt were, Mr, and Mrs. John Work and Miss June Work and Mr, and Mrs. Graham Work and son, Keneeth, all of Brussels, Mrs, S, MacNanghton and Mr. Joi nt MacNaughton were Guelph vis- itors on Monday of last week, Messrs. Russell and Jim, Rae also Miss Irene Fisher, all of Brantford, visited Mrs. D. W, Rae on Saturday. Mr. and IAIrs. Wightman were Fri- day visitors with Mrs, Rae, Mrs, T. G. Hemphill returned to Toronto on Sunday with Mrs, J, J. Allen, and will stay for a short visit. The For-Rest Ladies Club plan to hold a progressive euchre in the Mas- onic Club rooms on Friday night of this week, January 19th., at 8 o'clock. Novelty prizes will be an attraction. These get togethers planned by the club have added much to the social life of our village, The Young People's Union have cancelled this week's regular meeting. The World Day of Prayer will 1)0 held in the United Church on Febru- ary 9th., at 8 p.m. Leaders from the Anglican, Presbyterian and United churches will conduct. the meeting. Mrs. U. F, Cronhielm will give the address. This service was prepared by Christian Women of Germany and the central day of prayer gonanittee itz New York. The theme is "Perfect Love Casteth Out Fear." •Adoration, Penitence, Assurance, Dedication of Self, Intercession, In 19.50 the offer- ing throughout the world for the day of prayer was $20,975.00 which was divided for many missionary causes in Canada, and overseas, Friends here will be glad to, know Mrs. George Lane, who enderwent an operation in Wingham General Hos- pital, was able to leave the hospital on Sunday, and is staying with her daugilsis F ter. Mrs. Stewart tewort Wingham, Miss Wylie, Toronto, spent the week-end with her parents, Mrs, John Metealfeis Glenannan, is spending this week with her daugh- ter, Mrs. J, H. Wylie and Mr. Wylie. Mrs. D. W. Rae has taken tip resi- dence with Miss Margaret Jardine, where she will stay for the remainder of the winter season. Mr. Gordon Gibson was in 'Guelph on Tuesday, where he attended the funeral services for the late Mrs. T. H. Gibson, Installation of W.M.S. Officers The January meeting of the Wom- en's Missionary Society Auxiliary, was held in the United Church Parlors on Friday afternoon. Mrs. U. E. Cron- hielm, president, was in the chair, and opened the meeting with the sing- ing of the New Year hymn, "Standing at . the Portal:" The theme for the first meeting of the year was "New Year, New Hope, New Opportuni- ties." Mrs. Vern Denny assisted in the worship service. Mrs, R, B. Pal- mer presented an -interesting chapter of the study book, "The Church Re- enters Japan Through the Christian Church." Miss Hazelwood, Literature secretary, reported seventy-five books dealing with the cause of Missions had been read by the members dur- ing the year. Secretary-treasurer,. Mrs. Munro, reported the full allocation for the coining year has been met, Mrs. Hunter gave a .good report on behalf of the Friendship secretary, Roll Call was answered by "How can we broaden our missionary vision." Rev. U. E. Cronhielm gave a message for the New Year stressing the im- portance of the work of the W.M.S. and conducted the installation of of- ficers, as follows: President, Mrs. U. E, Crodielm; 1st, vice-preSident, Mrs. R. R. Hun- ter; 2nd, vice-press Mrs. D. S. Mac- Naughtot ; Seca ta,ry-Treasn rer, Mrs. Allen Munro; Christian Stewardship secretary, Miss J. Hazelwood; Liter- ature see., Airs. Harvey Timm; Mis- sionary Monthly Sec., Mrs. James Douglas; Community Friendship sec. Mrs. Alvin Moffatt and Mrs, R. R. Heiner; Temperance and Christian citizenship, Mrs. Vern Denny; Supply sec,, Mrs. D. W. Rae; Good Cheer sec, Mrs. Gilbert Howes; Associate Helpers sec., Mrs, D. S, AfacNaugh- ton; Pianist, Mrs, Jim Doig, assist- ant, Mrs. Allen Munro; Mission Band leaders, Miss Thelma Denny, Miss Gilberto Howes, Meeting closed with a hymn and Rev. U. .Crunhielm pronounced the benediction. Fourth Line Farm Forum The Fourth line of Turnberry Damn Forum, met on Monday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs, Raymond Elliott, The topic for discussion was "Wanted, New Markets," Refresh- ments were served by the hostess and progressive euchre- enjoyed, 5, J. El- liott and Mrs, Harold Grant held the highest score. Consolation awards were given Eldred Nichol and Mrs. Harold Elliott. Mr. and Mrs. Cam- eron Inglis of Atwood, were guests. Mr. and Mrs, Harold Grant invited the group to meet at their home on next regular night, Mission Band There were thirty in attendance on Monday evening when the Buds of Promise Mission Band, United Church, held their January meeting, in the absence of the president, her sister, Marlene Smith, presided and the minutes were presented by the new secretary. Shirley Reidt, Bonny Edgar chose for the scripture Psalm 102, verses 1-9, Bernice Grainger led in prayer. The roll call was answered by the payment of fees for the corn- ing year. Mary Cronhielm received the offering which amounted to 70 cents. Mrs, Lloyd Magee was chosen by • the children to tell the story at the Feb- ruary meeting, Leader of the Mission Band, Mrs, John Clarke, told the "Doctor's Story" from the Mission Band study book. "The Flying Um-• brella." Hymn's used were, "The Wise May Bring their Learning" and "Jesus Bids Us Shine." Meeting clos- ed with the Mizpah benediction. Former Resident Named Moderator Rev. J. K. \Vest of Alma Street Presbyterian ChUrch, St. Thomas, was elected Moderator of the London Presbytery. He succeeds Rev. Peter De Reiter of Chalmers Presbyterian Church, London. Mr, West was born in Bluevale, where his father was minister. He also had charge of Fad.- ies' Church, which now is closed. Friends of the West family will be pleased to know he has been so lion- °Wwd. ,eX. Competitions to Open March 1, March 1st, has been chosen as the opening date for the annual Tweeds- inuir Cup Competitions held by the Federated Women's Institutes. Three sterling cups will be awarded for competition in history, handicraft pro- jects, writing of an essay or contri- !slalom; of some specific cultural ach- ievement, The above item Will be of interest to all members of the Wo- men's institutes In the district, The annuSatl 'In4-irrieeet5i:IgQuOi fld St. James' Guild, Anglican Church, was held in the church basement on Wednesday afternoon. The president. Mrs, George Griffith was in charge and was assist- ed in the worship service by Mrs. Charles Laurence. Roll call was ans- wered by the payment of membership fees for 1951, The, secretary gave the report for the year. Twelve meetings were held with quilting at nine of them, There are 16 members with an average attendance of 9. The group catered to three banquets for the Howick Lions Club, held a pancake social on Shrove Tuesday. Proceeds of $37,00 were forwarded to the Hur- on College Fund, A bazaar realized over one hundred dollars. Receipts for the year were the largest in the his- tory of the Guild with a good balance to carry on the work into the New Year, Rex". Douglas Vogan took charge of the election of officers as follows; Hon. President, Mrs, F. Da- vey; President, Mrs. George Griffith; Vice-President, Mrs. Ken Bennett; Secretary-treasurer, Mrs. Clarke Sher- pin; Altar Guild, Mrs. AS. Archer and Mrs, C. Laurence. The president thanked the members for their co-operation in the past year and asked for a continuance of same. Several Christmas greetings received from former members were read. The date of the vestry meeting was set for January 16th., also a quilting will be held at the home of Mrs, F. Davey on January 17th. Rev. Douglas Vogan closed the meeting with prayer. Sev- eral members served refreshments and . a social hour was enjoyed. Young People's Union President Ron McMichael presided at the Weekly ineeting of the Young People's Union on Monday night. The meeting opened with the hymn "Blest be the Tie that Binds", followed by the Lord's prayer in unison. Rev, U. E. Cronhielm gave a talk on life in China which was made more interest- ing,by mans' Chinese relics Which had been procured while •he was a mis- sionary in that country. Billy Hart read the scripture lesson, Acts 23rd. chapter, verses 1-11. Meeting closed with the hymn 'The day Thou Gayest' and the Mizpah benediction. Howick Lions Mystery Contest There was a capacity audience in Wroxeter Town Hall on Friday night when Howick Lions Club held their Mystery Contest Concert, Groups from the three villages, Fordwich, Gorrie and Wroxeter took part. Each presented a forty-five minute pro- gramme, Rev. Watt, Gorrie United Church" was chairman, Rev. Stew-art Miner, Rev. Douglas Vogan and Rev. U. E. Cronhielm, act- asjutlges and gave the first award fifteenof dollars to the Vordwich group; who presented a variety pro- gramme including a play, male :cluar. tette, trumpet solo and other WILTS- tiers. The local grottp won second p140., presenting a play. All mettts bars of the cast were members of the Lions Club and the play WAS written by one of the members. It took the form of a mock trial whim judge, law- yers, witnesses and jury. Four impers sonating ladies, brought rounds of applause. Gorrie group won third place whim a military drill, square dance and other numbers adding col- or and variety, Anneuneement was made of a sim- ilar concert to be held in Gorrie town hall on February and, when the same three villages will present new pro- grammes, The Howick Lions Club are to be congratulated on their, effort to promote the use of home talent and through it raise money for their un- selfish service to the community. The large audience on Friday night proved the interest and appreciation of the people of Howick in their work. Promotion Day, January 28th A special service will be held in the United Church on January 28th, at 11 a,m,. when members of the Sun- day School will be in attendance and promotions of the classes will take place. There will be no Sunday School on that day. All -are cordially invited to attend this special service. • • Baptism Service On Sunday morning at the United Church service, Karen Lynne, daughe ter of Mr. and Mrs, Calvin Moffatt, was received into the church through baptism. Present for the service were the grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Moffatt and Mr, and Mrs. Norman Brandon, Toronto. UPHOLSTERING' Chesterfields and Occasional Chairs Repaired and Recovered I Factory Guarantee Free Pick-up and Delivery STRATFORD ti HOLSTERING' COMPANY 42 Brunswick St. Stratford For further information inquire at R. A. Currie's, Wingham ORDER YOUR STORM WINDOWS EARLY Sash Open or Glazed Complte Window Units with Prefitted Sash. Cellar Units, Verandah Sash, Door Frames, Barn Sash, 4 or 6 lights, Screens and Storm Sash made-to-order. To Prevent Rot order your sash Primed. Campbell & Gorbutt Makers of High ,Grade Sash Diagonal Rd. Wingham TEMPERATURE "STAYS PUT" WREN. YOU 'USE '1 in. I NEVER NEED MY $1-1AW1,. 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