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Luxton, Bishop of ly, Mrs. Earl King, Mrs, Stewart Huron, was in Gorrie on Sunday mor- 0 Strong, Mrs. Mac Newton, Mrs. A. ning for a confirmation service, when Watson. Mrs. Clark Sharpin, Misses Betty Sanderson, Marjorie Foster and Rev. G. D. Vogan, rector of the par 'Fester. There was a fine at- fah of Gorrie, Fordwich and Wrox- tendance at this impressive service at a class of eight, name- which Bishop Luxton explained the meaning of the cross worn by the Bishop and its message. The choir was assisted by members of the Ford- with choir, Misses Edith Dinsmore and Marian King sang "I Cannot Tell Why He Whom Angels Worship". t.ter, presented PROGRAMMING Your present insurance may increase the benefits for your dependents. CONSULT — F. C. HOPPER REPRESENTATIVE Canada Life Assurance COMPANY WING( AM PHONE 462 HAMILTON OPTICAL CO. W. R. Hamilton, R. 0. Presbyterian Anniversary Rev. Robin J. Boggs, minister of the Molesworth and Gorrie charge, was the guest preacher for anniver- Hary services Sunday morning and evening in the Gorrie Presbyterian Church, when large congregations were in attendance. In the morning Mr. Boggs spoke from Exodus 14:15, ' "Speak unto the children of Israel that they go forward", and in the evening from John 14:9, "He that hath ' ' seen me hath seen the Father". The choir was assisted by members of the Molesworth choir. Mrs, Gordon Lout- tit, Wroxeter, and Mr. Wm. Simpson, Molesworth, sang a duet at the mor- ning service and Neil Dickson, Moles- worth. was the soloist at the evening serviee. Mrs. Frank King was at the i organ. Clas 00wid: Junior Farmers Igestions. Mrs. Walmsley, sec-treas., What The the Junior Farmers didn't Mrs. Harvey Sparling eenimunity was shocked on presented minutes and fin, report, know about tobacco, they asked Glen Sunday morning to learn that Mrs, 5 Underwood, one of the local members Harvey 'Spilling, had passed away in who spent about six weeks harvest- I Victoria Hospital, London, She had ing tobacco in Simeoe County this undergone an operation for goitre on full. Glen Spoke at the meeting on Saturday morning and suffered a Wednesday of last week in the Gorrie heart attach later Funeral services community hall. He described how , will be conduettd by Rev, J, R. Watt the tobacco crop is picked, stored in on Tuesday afternoon, A private sm.- the kilns for curing and later taken - vice at the home will be followed by to the factory to be made into finish I. public service in the Gorrie United ed products, The Juniors later asked Church. To the bereaved family we several questions concerning wages,, extend sincere sympathy. soil, planting, kilns and other crops. A report was heard of Huron Jun- ior Farmers' bus trip on September 20. The two buses took the Juniors sary Sunday. At 11 a.m. Rev. J. D. first to Eugenia, where they saw the Martin, of Listowel, will be the speak- dam and falls. At Collingwood there or and at 7,30 p.m, Rev, George D. was a very interesting tour through Watt, of Dungannon. There will be the shipyards, showing the different special music by the choir. On the phases in the building of a ship. The Wednesday evening following an .next stop was at Martyr's Shrine, near anniversary turkey supper will be Midland. Again the Juniors were tak- served in the church basement. en on a tour through this famous his- Rev. R. Watt was the guest speak- torical site, The buses continued on er at the Westfield United Church through Orillia, Barrie, Shelburne, anniversary services on Sunday, Mount Forest, to Wingham, The Junior Institute joined the group for the joint meeting. Plans weere discussed for a dance and ar- rangements were made for the ama- teur entertainments by the Huron Junior Farmers Clubs at Zurich on October 18 and at Dungannon on Oc- tober 26. After the club paper was read, the meeting was adjourned. Re- freshments were then served. The next meeting, on November 14, is "Parents' Night" and as special speak- ers have been invited it is hoped to see all members and their parents. Mrs. Wm. Lynn has returned home after spending three weeks at Sud- bury with her son, Mr. Gerald Gray and Mrs. Gray. Miss Mary Linter and Emerson Pipher, of Whitby, were recent visit- ors with Mr. and Mrs. Cam Edgar. You'll save on engine repairs by having your oil filter replaced regularly! 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Cars will leave the residence of Mrs. Holmes at 2.15 p.m. Farmers' Night The Howick Lions Club announces plans for a Farmers' Night Turkey Dinner in the community hall, Gorrie, on Thursday, November 1st, at which the guest speaker will be Gerald Montgomery, Agricultural Represen- tative for Huron. Tickets may be pro- cured at the Canadian Bank of Com- merce, Wroxeter and Fordwich, The Dominion Bank, Gorrie, or members of the Lions Club. Those interested in meeting the new Ag. Rep. and en- joying the program are advised to get their tickets early, as the number is strictly limited and the sale closes on Saturday, Oct. 27. Lions Tag Day for Blind Successful Results of the tag day for the blind on fair day were: Fordwich, $15.29; Gorrie, $10.67; Wroxeter, $19.88; How- jolt Fair, $32.78, making a total of $78.62, Taggers were, in Gorrie, Shir- ley Sheri, Betty Ann Ruttan, Dianne Johnston; at the fair, Marlene Feigel, Joan Hunstein, Gerald Downey. Items of Interest from the East Huron Gazette, January, 1893 It is not generally known that for a short time two weekly newspapers were published in Gorrie. One was The Vidette, which continued under the editorship of the late Thomas Nash until about 1925. The other was The East Huron Gazette, published by the late J. W. Green. An issue of Jan. 12th, 1893,' contains some items that may be of interest to our readers: The new Methodist Church of Gor- rie will he opened for divine worship on Sunday, Jan. 22. Rev. Thos. Kelly, D.D., of Philadelphiaa, U.S„ will preach at 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. Lecture by the same gentleman on Monday evening. Tea-meeting on Monday evening, Jan. 30th, commencing at 4.30 p.m. Ad- mission 25 cents. The Gorrie Foresters' Hall (now the Finlay Electric Shop) had just been completed. "The building is a fine two-storey brick structure with a full-sized cellar. The lower part is occupied by Mr.Doig's jewelry busi- ness. The windows are of plate glasss and this store is one of the finest and most modern in Western Ontario." Married—Wade -Strong—At St. Ste- phen's parsonage, on Wed., Jan. 11, 1893, by Rev. W. F. Brownlee, Mr. Orlando Wade and Miss Sarah Strong all of Fordwich. Municipal election results were as follows: Reeve B. S. Cook; deputy reeve, S. Ferguson; second deputy reeve. A. Graham; councillors, A. Doig, J. Gregg. Advertising occupied a large space in the weekly newspaper of that day. A. Dulmage, Lakelet; W. J. Greer, boot and shoe merchant; McLaughlin & Co., general store; J. A. Tuck, M.D. James Armstrong, veterinary surgeon; Miss Gregory, dress and mantle mak- er; S. T. Fennell, photographer; Miss Flora James, teacher of piano, organ and harmony; J. R. Williams, under- taker, were some of those advertising at that time, The church directory included four churches: English, Methodist, Pres- byterian and Baptist. NOW AVAILABLE The Tyro Boys and Trail Ranger's visited the Belgrave Trail Rangers on Monday night, United Church W.A. The Women's Association met on Thursday, October 11th at the home of Mrs, John Strong. Mrs. Fred Hyndman presided for the worship period. The opening hymn was fol- lowed by the Scripture reading from Luke 14:15-24. Miss Margaret Dane read an article on "The Great Suf- ferer", and the "House by the Side of the Road". The hymn "Behold a Stranger at the Door" was sung and the meeting closed with prayer. The president, Mrs. A. Hyndman, had charge of the business. Committees were appointed for the turkey sup- per to be held shortly. The hostess and lunch committee served refresh- ments. Women's Institute Twenty-one members and four vis- itors attended the October meeting of the Gorrie W, I. at the home of Mrs. Jack Hutchison on Tuesday after- noon. The president, Mrs, P. Ashton presided for the business, at which arrangements were made for dele- gates to attend the Fall Conference of the district co he held at Crap' brook on Monday afternoon, Nov. 5th, Next meeting will be Family Night to be held in the Community Hall, when euchre will be played. Each member will have the privilege of inviting two couples. It was decided to take up a silver collection to buy articles need- ed for the kitchen in the Commun- ity Hall. The roll call "Some good quality possessed by the lady on your right," was responded to by everyone. Sug- gestions were also given for improve- ments which were needed in the community, Cutting of weeds on country roads, village streets and better care of the grounds in the ag- ricultural park were some of the sug- The program was in charge of Mrs. W. C. King, convener of public rela- tionships, and community activities. The motto, "Do unto others as ye would that they should do unto you," prepared by Mrs, Gerald Galbraith and read by Miss Margaret Dane, contained many helpful thoughts. "The only way to gain friends is to be one." "The touch of the hand and the sound of the voice sing on al- way." Mrs. Frank King gave several piano selections and Mrs, W, C. King read an account of the Area Con- vention at Guelph as prepared by Mrs, W. T. McLean, Wroxeter, high- lights of which were; the theme, "To understand the world is better than to condemn it, To study the world is better than to abase it, To make the world better, lovelier and happier, Is the noblest work of any man or woman. Edna Jacques, Canadian poet de- lighted the delegates. There were twenty-one resolutions from the var- ious Institutes. Something to ponder was the statement in an address that statistics go to show that out of 100 school children, two would go to pen- al institutions, three would go to mental institutions. Miss Margaret Dane brought entertaining current events, The meeting was brought to a close with a musical contest and a social hour spent when the committee in charge, Mrs. F. Hyndman, Mrs. N, Wade and the hostess served refresh- ments. Personals Miss Holmes of Toronto returned on Saturday after visiting her broth- er, Mr. IT, V..I-Iolmes and Mrs. Holm- es. Thaniu,giving guests at the same home were Mr. and Mrs. Bert Col- lins, Toronto, Attending the Fall Deanery W. A., in Trinity Church, Fordwich, on Thursday afternoon, were, Mrs. H. V. Holmes, Mrs. J. Armstrong, Mrs, W. J, Marshall, -Mrs. M. Gilkinson, Mrs. G. Underwood. Mrs. A. Chapman, Mrs. Wm. Corbett, Mrs F. Earngey, Mrs. Ernest King, Mrs. R. Bennett, Mrs. George King, Mrs, N. Wade and Rev. G. D. and Mrs Vogan. Miss Eleanor Edgar is spending a few days at Port Colborne and Buf- falo. Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Strong were in Palmerston Saturday evening for the official opening of a Chronic Patients' Unit in connection with the Palmers- ton Hospital, Mr, and Mrs. Cecil Gordon and children, of Weston and Mrs. George Arscott, of Toronto, were Thanksgiv- ing visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Archie Miller anti Mrs, Miller Sr. Mr. anti Mrs, W. 0, King, Mr. and Mrs. Ken Hastie and Mr. and Mrs. Archie Miller attended the funeral of their uncle, Jr J. Moffat, at Wingham on Monday afternoon. Bank inspectors paid their annual visit to the Gorrie branch. of the Do- minion Bank on Tuesday of last week. Mr, and Mrs. James Brodie, of To- ronto, spent the Thanksgiving week- end with the latter's sister, Mrs, Lloyd Boekridge and Mr. Hockridge. School children enjoyed a holiday on Thursday when teachers attended the convention which was held in Chesley. The International Plowing Match at Woodstock last week was the centre of attraction, when many from this district spent a day there, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Armstrong, of Fordwich, were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Graham on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Adams and Rosemary were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs, W. C, King, Mr. and Mrs. Cloyne Michel and Karen spent Sunday with friends at Kitchener. Mr. and Mrs. Everett Sparling have spent the past week with the latter's parents, Mr, and Mrs, Harry Fergu- son, Mr. and Mrs, Sparling plan to leave Thursday on an extended trip to visit relatives at Sault Ste. Marie, Winnipeg and the Western Provinces. They expect to spend Christmas in Vancouver and will later visit Cali- fornia, Mrs. Lida Balfour, of Lis- towel will accompany them as far as Winnipeg. Attending the North Sectional meet- ing of, the W.M.S. of the United Church at Union on Friday were: Mrs, Wes. Strong, Mrs, Alex Taylor, Mrs. Andy Edgar, Mjsses Margaret Dane and Helen Strong, Mr. and Mrs, George Brown and John visited Sunday with Mr. and Mrs, Donald Campbell, Listowel. Mr. Robert Gathers is confined to bed at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Win. Jardine, suffering from a heart condition, Mrs, Ken Hastie and Mrs. W. C. King spent Friday in Toronto. Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Grainger and family spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. John MeDermitt, Paisley. Mr. and Mrs. George Gibson,Wrox- eter, visited on Sunday with r, and Mrs, William Dane. Mr. and Mrs, Wm. Jardine attend- ed the 75th anniversary services in the United Church at Brussels on Sun- day. Mr. and Mrs, Nelson Boyd, of Kin- cardine, were guests of Mr. and Mrs.. T. L. McInnis, on Sunday. Mrs, A, Watson, of London, is a guest of her daughter, Mrs. G. D. Vo- gan, at the rectory, Mrs. W. J. Gallagher was taken by ambulance to Wingham Hospital on. Sunday morning following a fall on the basement steps at her home. 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