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the ladlea Of the section kipa. the pre.,.
School age children to be their guests.
There were about LT present, dli the
children were in costume, Mrs, Doug-
las presided at, the piano and as they
marched around, Mrs. West; Mrs,
Finlay And Miss' Mae Johann 11140
their costumes, Prize Winners among
the juniors were Eiliy Boyd, Evadeli
MeNce and Wayne Douglas and
Wag the seniors, Mary Elliott, Jan-
Ice HOYd and Barry Mulvey.
Janice Boyd acted as chairlady for
an interesting program, by the child-
ren which followed, consisting of
songs, duets, readings and an instru-
mental, One of the. highlights was a
number of speeches by the, older pup-
ils, Eleanor Weiler chose as her sub-
ject Belmore School Bus Trip to
Niagara Falls." Mary Elliott describ-
ed "The Process 'of Making Tile"'
and Shirley lVferkley told of a motor
trip she had enjoyed.
After a few games for the smaller
children, a bountiful lunch was served
by the teacher and senior pupils, The
social half hour which followed
brought to a close a most enjoyable
afternoon,
W. M. S. Meets
The W.M.S. of the Belmore -United
Church met at the home of Mrs, T.
Abraham on Wednesday afternoon,'
October 28th, with an attendance of
sixteen. Mrs. Harry Gowdy was the
leader. Mrs. Harper and Mrs. A. Fitch
read the Scripture. Mrs. Arthur Fitch
and Mrs. J. Harper gave readings.
Mrs. Harry Mulvey read the chapter
from the study book, "Where'er the
Sun."
Mrs. Abraham served a dainty lunch
at the close of the meeting.
Honor Bride-Elect
Miss' Joanne Gilmer and Mrs. Ed.
Gilmer entertained a number of
young ladies and their mothers on
Wednesday evening, in honor of Miss
Evelyn Renwick, bride-elect of the
week. Evelyn was completely taken by
surprise, after -opening the lovely gifts
presented to her, she thanked those
present and lunch was served by the
hostess.
(Intended for last wbelt)
Five members of the Gorrie L.O.B.
A. were .advanced to the Scarlet de-
gree at a special meeting In the L.O.
L. hall last week. They were Mrs.
Effie McCracken, Mrs. George Brown,
Mrs. Wm, Smith, Mrs, Tom Stokes,
Mrs, Jaeldin. The ladies Will cater for
a turkey dinner for the Black Knights
on November 5th, and plans were
made for the annual LO.B.A, hot sup-
per in the Community Hall on Nov,
28th.
Mrs. John 'Brown was able to leave
the Witighain Hospital on Saturday
I las, near Clifford,
Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred Weitz spent
Friday evening with Mr. and Mrs.
Robert Jeffray and Mr. and Mrs.
Elmer Jeffrey.
Mr. and Mrs. Cecil McNeil of Strat-
ford spent the week-end here, Mrs.
Neil McNeil, who has spent the past
two weeks syisiting with them, return-
ed 'home.
Mr. and Mrs, Earl McNee and fans•
ily attended a family gathering at
the Nile en Wednesday night, where
a surprise party was held in honor of
Mr, and Mrs, Ross McNee's forty-fifth
wedding anniversary, The honored
couple were presented with a radio
from their family.
Miss Jean Elliott, of London, spent
this past week at her home here, re-
cuperating after a severe attack of
flu.
Mrs. Leslie Edwards and Mrs. Don
McLeod, of London, attended the
Deitman-Renwick wedding on Satur-
day and spent Sunday with their par,
ents, Mr. and Mrs. Clark Renwick.
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Gowdy called
on Sunday after church on Mrs. John
Gowdy at, the home of Mr. and Mrs.
L. Falconer.
Mr. and Mrs. John Fraser have
rnosmcl to Mr. Geo. Hisloifs house on
the boundary.
Mies Bessie Wright, Toronto, spent
the week-end at the home of her
brother, Harry and Mrs. Wright.
Mr., Kai entertained leis pupils to a
very enjoyable Hallowe'en party Fri-
day afternoon,
Mr. and Mrs. Glenn MeKercher and
Ann, ,accompanied by Mr. and Mrs.
George Griffith, spent Sunday with
friends at Centralia.
Geo, Lambert is a patient in Wing-
ham Hospital,
Chas. AleCtitcheon has also been, on
the sick list.
Mrs. Bert Armstrong
After a lingering illness extending
over a number of years a well
known and respected citizen in the
person of Mr's, Bert Armstrong passed
away at her home in Culross on
Saturday, October 24th. Although in
poor health for a long time, the end
came rather suddenly and as a shock
to her many friends,
The former Pheme Little was born
on Con, 8, in 1883, a daughter of the
late Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Little, and
spent her entire life in Cuiross Town-
ship. In 1906 she was married to
Bert Armstrong, and* lived for some
years on the former McMillan farm,
Con. 8, later moving t,o lot 19, Con.
3, where she passed away.
Mrs, Armstrong was a member of
Knox Presbyterian Church, where she
attended all her life, and was a life
member of the W.M.S.
Surviving besides her husband are
three children: Hugh, the eldest;
Mrs. Ira Leeson (Annie); Mrs. Allan
Halliday (Mary); also one sister Eliza
and one brother Jack living in Pon-
tiac, Mich. One son, Mac, prede-
ceased her ,at six years of age.
The funeral was held from the W.
G. Church Funeral Home on Monday
afternoon, with Rev. A: J. Simpson
officiating. Interment took place in
Teeswater Cemetery. The service was
very largely attended.
Pallbearers: David McAllister, Les-
lie Bryce, Frank McKenzie, . Robt.
Stobcr, John Case, Foster Marshall.
Flower bearers were five grand-
children: Barbara Anne and Mac
Armstrong, Gordon and Billy Leeson,
Robert John Halliday,
Senior W omens'
Mission Circle
The Senior Women's Mission Circle
Of the Baptist Church held their
regular monthly meeting on Wednes-
day afternoon at the home of Mrs. J.
A. Kelly, with a good number present.
Mrs. W. Harcourt, the vice-presi-
dent, presided and led in the opening
pfayer. After the singing of a hymn
the reports of the previous meeting
were read and adopted, the roll call
was answered with a V4rse of Scrip-
ture.
Mrs. M. Cameron read Psalm 27,
followed by a poem by Mrs. Frank
Collar.
The devotional was given by Mrs.
A. Rintoui basing her message on
"Prayer 'and Humility".
The topic was devoted to Ameri-
can Jewish Evangelism .and was in
charge 'of Mrs. Coyle, Miss Lewis and
Mrs. Atkinson, each reading articles
relating to the missionary endeavor
among the Jewish people of different
Mrs. Harcourt read an interesting
item 'Light for Dark Days". A hymn
was sung and Mrs. C. R. Cantelon
closed with prayer. Leach was serv-
ed and a social hour enjoyed.
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:Hallowe'en was celebrated in the Most if not all of the schools In the
usual way here and the children had community held masquerade parties
ripts of fun. Some of the mothers, per. on Friday afternoon and all report a
limps found the Soap supply a little
short for Monday washing, but no good time, In Belmore, the teacher, Miss Kay
serious damage was done. McLennan and the pupils invited all
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W. Meeting
The Women's Institute will meet An
the Institute room on Wednesday,
November.11th. The roll call is an
"Exchange of surplus bulbs."
Euchre and Solo
The largest crowd of the season
attended the flare and solo party
held in the Hall last Monday night,
When twenty-two tables were played,
Those sponsoring the event were Mr.
and Mrs. Ivan Haskins, Mr. and Mrs.
Walter Renwick and Mr. and Mrs.
Clark Renwick.
The prizes for the euchre went to
Mrs. W, Taylor, Mrs. C. Sharpin,
Boyd Marshall and Percy Copeland.
The winners to the solo prizes were
Mr, Goetz and Audrey Scott.
Personals
Mrs. T. Abraham spent a few lays
this past week with Mr, and Mrs.
John Warden, of $t. Paul's, Mrs. Mar-
garet Willitts is staying with her
brother, Mr. Abraham.
Mr. and Mrs. George Curie and Mr,
and Mrs. Wallace Curie, of Toronto,
spent a few days last week with Mr.
and Mrs, Wm, Curie. On Thursday,
they all visited Mr. and Mrs. Howard
Cowing in Tiverton. Mrs. Nellie Po-
cock, Mr. and Mrs. George Pocock
and daughter, Wendy, were guests of
Mr. and Mrs. Curie over the week-end.
Communion service was held in the
Presbyterian church on Sunday after-
noon. The. Preparatory service on
Friday night was well attended.
Mr. and Mrs. George Holmes and
Mr. and Mrs. Harold Holmes, of
Thornbury, spent Sunday with Mr,
and Mrs. Harry Press. Mr. and Mrs.
Mae MacKenney, of Orillia, visited at
the same home last Monday.
Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Halliday, of
Wingham, Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Dav-
idson, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Gowdy and
Mr. Robert -Aitken, were dinner guests
of Mr. and Mis, Roy Gowdy on Sun-
day evening, in honor of Mrs. David-
son's birthday.
Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Ballagh were
guests of Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Mundell,
after church on Sunday.
Miss Jean Dickson spent Satur-
day with hei sister, Mrs, John Doug-
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WS. A. MeKenfze, Harriaton, Is vis-
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and Mr, Graham,
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Miss Clara McGowan, of iiilyth,
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Mr, and Mrs, John Gaunt and Pon9
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