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The Wingham Advance Times, 1934-11-22, Page 7's and Gorrif Thursday, Novo 22nd, 1934 OORRIE Mr. and Mrs, R. j. Hueston,, Mr, ..and Mrs, IL Hueston and son, Don- .ald, spent Thursday in London. Mr. Thomas Musgrove, of 'Strat- ford, is 'renewing old acquaintances in Gorrie, .and visiting his Brother, Mr. James Musgrove, Mrs. Finlay Lynn, of -Fordwich, was the guest of her sister, Mrs. R. S. Clegg, on Saturday: Mr. Jack Toner and friend, Miss Marjorie Daires of Toronto, spent the week -end with the former's parents, Mr, and •Mrs. A. E. Toner. Mrs. J. Lutton and daughters, of Toronto, spent the week -end with Mr. and Mrs. R. T. Earl. Mr, and Mrs. L. F. Ashton have returned to their home, recently va- cated by Mr, and Mrs. William Aus- tin. Mr, and Mrs. F. Hync finnan and fam- ily visited with the latter's sister, Mrs. j. Doig and Mr. Doig at Bosworth recently. Mr. and Mrs. W H, .Gregg, Mr, Carroll Gregg and IVIrs.' H. E. Ash- ton attended the funeral of a relative in Harriston on Sunday. Mrs. Hugh ` Pritchard underwent an operation in Montreal last week. Word which was received following the operation, was favorable, her many friends will be glad to know. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Fitch of ]3e1- nwre, were Friday guests of Mr. and Mrs, J. T. Shera. Mrs. Robert Cathers • has returned home after visiting her daughter, Mrs. William Jardine at Brussels, Bazaar Was Great Success The Presbyterian Ladies Bazaar which was held in the Orange Hall on Saturday afternoon proved very suc- cessful. Rev. Arthur Leggatt, pastor opened' the bazaar with a short ap- propriate address followed by a pray- er. A large number of aprons all sizes and makes were soon picked up by the enthusastic crowd, also other art- icles as well as homemade baking. The tea tables looked very attractive and dainty afternoon teas were ser- ved to many during the bazaar. When the bazaar was over, very few articles were left for sale, Miss J, P. Stinson was a Toronto visitor recently. Mrs. Gordon Barton and daughter Marlene have returned home, after spending the past two weeks with her friend, Mrs. Mercer and Mr. Mer- cer at Markdale. Gorrie United Church choir motor- ed to Newbridge on Sunday afternoon and favored with several selection& They having charge of the musical part of the service. Rey. Button ad. - dressed the Orangemen and ladies. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Mayburry of Britton and Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Mac- Donald of Molesworth visited at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Hest - ie on Friday last. Mrs. James Bell and Marian Clark spent the ,week -end with friends in Harriston, Mrs. Chester Earngey of Wingham was horse for the week -end. Master Earle King spent the• week- end at the home of his tmcte, Toni MacDonald at Molesworth. Sent Bale To Alberta, The regular meeting of the Wom- en's Auxiliary of. St. Stephens . Angli- can Church mel at the home of Mrs. Isaac Wade on Thursday last) when the ladies paeked their annual bale. to be sent to a mission school' in Al- berta. Many useful and necessary art- icles of clothing were enclosed for the girl which this Society clothes. ;Alter' business matters had been arranged, Rev. R. S. Jones closed the meeting with prayer. The hostess then served a very dainty lunch. Rev. G. W. Butt attended a Con- vention in London a couple of days last week. Mr, and, Mrs. Wesley Hill, Alex. and Maxine, ' of Moorefield, spent Monday with Mr, and Mrs. Jas. T. Shera. Mr, and Mrs; William Whitfield' and Mr, Ewart Whitfield visited with friends at Ethel on Sunday. Ultra Modern Eye Service F. F. 110MUTH ,loin . . 1. Phan* 11 i � $A Harriston. Miss Janet.Murray spent the week- end with Mr. and IVirs. William Fin- lay in Wingham,' Mr: Gordon Barton of Toronto spent the week -end with. Gorrie friends. Miss Eva English of Blackstock is visiting her aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs, S. , W. Ferguson. Mr. and Mrs. R, G. Dane and Mr, Jas, Douglas spent Sunday with friends at Pine 'River and Kincardine, Mr. and Mrs. Walter. Siinson spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs, S, Bricker, Fordwich. Mr. and Mrs, Win. • Whitfield, and Mr. Ewart Whitfield attended the funeral of the former's sister, Mrs. Thomson, at Henfryn, ' on Monday last, Nov. 12. The service was held from the Henfryn United Church to Elma Centre Cemetery. Mr. and Mrs. W J. Gallaher and Mrs. John Wylie also attended the funeral. Mr, and Mrs. Sam 'Willis of Lon- don were guests at the home of Mr.. Charles King on Sunday. Mr, and Mrs. Miller and children, Jim and Leslie, visited :friends in Mt. Forest on Sunday. Guests of Mr. and Mrs. .Arthur Ste- phens on Friday last were: Mrs. Lep- pington, Miss Annie Leppington, R, N., Mr. and Mrs. Malcolm Copland and Mr. Fawcett, all of Harriston. Miss Doris Semple left on Tuesday to( spend a few days with friends in Toronto. Mrs. ,Wm. Darcey who has been staying for some trine with' her dau- ghter, Mrs. Alex. McLaughlin, left on Monday to visit a daughter at Ft. William. This remarkable old lady, who is in, her 90th year, and in full possession of all her faculties, thinks lightly of the long journey. Miss. B. McLaughlin accompanied her as far as Toronto. Mr, and Mrs. C. Ramage and Mr. Peter Ramage of Durham were guests of relatives here on Saturday. Friends of Miss Louise White, nurse -in -training at Cochrane Hospi- tal, will regret to hear of her illness from sinus trouble, and that she has undergone an operation in a Toron- to hospital. School Inspector, J. M. Game's re- port on his recent visit to. Gorrie School has been reecived, and shows the local institution of tearing is maintaining its usual high standard of excellence. The Inspector is also complimentary on the improved con- dition of the school .grounds. and ap- pearance of building generally; He also hopes the chemical closets can be restored; a problem which the trustees have in hand and hope to have adjusted.. LETTER FROM THE WEST The following letter was received from Vanguard School District No. 3126, Vanguard, Sask., by Rev. G. W. Butt, with regard to the car of vege- tables, :etc., which was shipped some time ago. The following is the let- ter: "On behalf of the Local Committee and the residents of the Municipality of Whiska Creek No. 106. I beg to tender our sincere thanks for the fine car of vegetables, etc., which you for- warded to this district. It was a God -send to the needy of this dis- trict who after five successive crop failures were in dire need of same, and also goes to show that in time of need we can do a lot to help those in distress, even tho' we live at a dis- tance from each other. The car was disrtbiuted by the local committee and was distributed without partial ity as to faith or sect. Again thanking; you on behalf of all. Yours truly, (Signed. W. H. Montgomery;) One of the committee, WOMEN'S ASSOC. •_ REGULAR: MEETING A very profitable meeting of Gorrie United Church Woman's Association was held on Thursday last at the hi.. home of Mrs. William Whitfield, id, when a good number were. present. During the afternoon the ladies work- ed on their autograph guilt. The President, Mrs. Harvey Spar - ling, had charge „of the .program and business and opened with hymn 156, after which all repeated the Lord's Prayer in uniosn. Scripture lesson was teed from John 15, 1-14, with Mrs, Keine reading the chapter from the study book "The Woman with a >1 'Stewardship o the a -' Message f Gas-. pel," The chapter was based on the wombat of Samaria. Some of tete principlele thoughts brought forth were "As a Witness" "Christs plan to spread the Gospel by' the Disciples "MONKEY" CAPES AND BERETS HAVE PLACE IN FASHION WORLD The zod contributed, to the smart- r turban; (1) Above and also gave up Maxine Doyle (3) wears a new idea lof the girl in smoky beige velvet, (4). ness of the young lady who is wear- ' a leopard skin, too, for the hat of the' of the beret type, and the fringe, now ing the ""monkey" cape, with. •a velvet girl with the brown ribbon bow, (2), ! g popular, 'is adorning the evening wrap down through the ages to the present generation" , "Christ -like living" one of the greatest needs in the world to- day is more really Christ -like Christ- ians. A discussion on "Are we popular" brought forth some interesting sug- gestions. The items of business were discussed before the meeting closed with hymn 155 and the benediction. During the social half hour refresh- ments were served by Mrs. Hastie, Mrs, Gamble and hostess. CONVENTION REPORT GIVEN INSTITUTE Course in Home Planning and Home Decoration Discussed. Group One were in charge of the regular monthly meeting of the Gor- rie branch of the Women's Institute, held at the home of Mrs. R. G. New- ton on Wednesday afternoon of last week,when twenty-five members and visitors were present. Mrs. C. R. Black had charge of the program which opened inthe usual manner with the Institute Ode and Lord's Prayer. Brief reports of the conven- tion' held in Stratford in October, were given by three of the delegates. Mrs. David Cathers gave a short talk on the motto "The Dignity of Simplicity" basing her talk on "Build- ing Character." Mrs. H. Ashton took the topic "Dressing Well on .Small Means," pointing out some of the es- sentials of a well dressed person. Mrs. E. W. Bolton gave a demon- stration on "Crayon Art Painting" displaying as well decorated articles of the same work, Mrs. John Cathers then took charge of the business period when the minutes of the last meeting were read and adopted. Roll Call was an- swered by "13ints on dressmaking and serving". Arrangen'tents were made to send a sunshine bag, to a shut-in. The members asked that the three day course on "Hoose planning and Horne decoration" which the members have been trying to have, be held in November or else left over till early Spring. This course is sent by the department, The meeting closed after other items of business were discussed with and; the National Anthem. Refresh- ments were served by Mrs. W. C. King, Mrs, C. R. Black and hostess. The -December meeting will be held at Mrs. Bolton's home owing to the president -moving so' recently. ATTENDANCE RECORI'�1 A`_.. �' AT CHURCH CLUB arious Authors Papers tin '� P s Were Interesting St, Stephen Church Club met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. C. King on record . 'I"htirsday night last, With a i d at- tendance, The rector, Rev, R. S. Jones opened the meeting with the Script- ure Reading, 103rd, Psalm, and the Apostles Creed and Lord's Prayer were repeated in unison. The Presi- dent, Miss Ivy Laurence, then took charge of the program of which, "Au- thors" was the subject. Interesting papers were given on the lives pf many of the . great Auth- ors, among which were the following: Sir Walter Scott, given by Robert Wade; Mrs. N. Wade reading a por- tion from one of his books, "Kenil- worth". Mr. Malone read the "Mem- oirs of Shakespeare", and Nellie Dins- more gave a paper on the life of Alex- ander Dumas; Mrs. Jones giving a synopsis of "Les Miserables." The life of Charles Dickens was ably tak- en by Miss Ivy Lawrence; Ralph Connor was also interestingly told by Miss Pearl Stinson, and the life of John Bunyan, by Mrs. G. S. King; Harold King giving a synopsis of his book, "Pilgrim's Progress." Contests were also enjoyed, and after the meet- ing was brought to a close, lunch was served by the hostess, assisted by Mrs. Chas. Lawrence. WROXETER Several members of the local L. O. L. attended a banquet in Winghain on Wednesday evening of last week. Mr. and Mrs. Norman Brandon, and daughter Norma, of London were vis- itors on Saturday with Mr, and Mrs. Robt, Stocks. Messrs 'Jack and George Town re- turned to Detroit last week after spending a 'few days with their father Mr, Geo. Town, Miss Leota•Cardiff of Brussels was a visitor in the village one day last week. t'Er. anct Mrs, Wm. Rae and child- ren Joyce and Jack, of Waterloo spent Saturday with the former's parents Mr, and Mrs. D. W. Rae. Mr. and Mrs. Gavin Davidson, of Oshawa spent the week -end with friends here, Mr. Russell Rae of Waterloo, and Mr. James Rae of Toronto,were guests this week -end with thch par- ents, Mr: and Mrs. D. W. Rae, bliss Winnifred Rae of Belgrave was also home, Mrs, Wm, Lynn of Howick, visited at the home of Mrs, Mary Edgar on Saturday. A bale of clothing was shipped this week to Northern Ontario, by the Women's Institute, Mr. Charles Pope of London, has been spending a few days with his brothers, Messrs Donald . and Sam Pope and his sister Mrs. G. Jack Mr, Sam Pope is under the Doctor's tare at present. We are sorry to learn that Mrs. RitchieI home c is ill at the xo xe of her dau- ghter Mrs', J. Adams. Mr, and' Mrs, Hugh Mercer and little son of ' Markdale were Sunday visitors with Mr. and Mrs. b. D, Sanderson. Miss Aileen Schaab spent the week- end at, her home in Elmwood. New rails are at present being laid at the C. P. R. siding. The new boilers at the Marehmont Milts has been installed and Wheat Berries are being manufactured again. Mr. Ted Hucks spent the week- end at his home in Harriston. Mr. and Mrs. G. A, Wearring and family were at Point Clark on Sun- day. Miss Mary Harris spent a few days last week with Wingham friends. The topic on Missions at the Y. P. S. meeting on Monday evening was in charge of Miss Marjorie Paul- in. • Mr. A. Finlayson spent the week- end at his home at Lochalsh. A couple of our young' men were out shooting! on Saturday, when one was fortunate enough to shoot a wild goose. A rifle was used, and the shot was fired from the board sidewalk below the bridge, the goose being about three hundred yards away in the mill pond. The young man was quite proud when he found his prize was a five pound goose. Communion Service was held in the United Church on Sunday morning, when a large numbers partook of Sacrament. Mrs. Bingham of Gorrie called on friends in town on Friday. Dr. Snaith of . Detroit spent the week -end with Mr, George Town who is not improving as his many friends would like to see. Mrs. Smith who bas been here for a week returned with liim: Mr. and Mrs. Pleasance of Port Elgin spent Sunday with friends in town. A E. Gallaher of Salem loaded a car of turnips for T, G. Hemphill and were shipped away on Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Bert Martin, Edythe and Billy, were guests of London friends over the week -end. Mr. and Mrs. Hairs Rasmussen and daughter, Donna Jean, of London, visited the former's another' over the week -end. Mr. and Mrs. Lorne Seifert and sons, Fred and Jack, Fordwich, spent Sunday at the home of Mr, ,and Mrs. John Gibson. Miss Eleanor Douglas of Lebannon g s spent the week -end. with .her mother, Mrs. John Douglas. Mr, and Mrs.Heinbly and datigh- ter, Virginia, spent Sunday with Pal- merston .friends. Miss Marie Doig of Molesworth, was e Sunday gtlets of her friend,: Miss Vetina Higgins. Mr. and Mrs. J. 1-1, Wade, Ford- wish, ,were Friday guests of D. S. and Mrs. MacNaaaghtor. We regret very much the contin- ued serious illness of Mr. Geo, Town and'hope there will be some improve-, anent soon. Mr, .. M , aitd Mrs, Gavin Davidson, also Miss Eliza Mctattgalis, of Oshawa, a, spent the week -end itt town, • the guests of Mrs. Robert McLaughlin and Miss Mae Davidson. The many friends of Mr. Gordon Gallagher, Brussels, formerly of this community, regret to know of his serious illness. We trust he will soon improve. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Rae and child- ren, also Mr. Russell Rae, all of Wat- erloo, Mr. Jim Rae, Toronto, .also Miss Winnifred Rae, Belgrave, spent the week -end with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. D. W. Rae. D.D.G,M. Visits Local Lodge Forest Lodge A.F. & A.M. on their regular monthly meeting on Monday night were favored by the official vis- it of D.D,G.1v'. Robert .Bowman, of Brussels. Visiting brethren frons Palmerston, Harriston, Wingham, Teeswater, Brussels and Fordwich, were present, At the close of the meeting a social time was enjoyed. Y. P. Society The first regular meeting of the season was held in the school room of the United. Church on Monday ev- ening last with a good attendance. The president, Miss Margaret Wright, presided. After the 'singing of the opening hymn, Rev. W. A. Finlay led' in prayer. The Scripture lesson was taken by Miss Mina Brown. Miss Marjorie Waller, convenor of Christ-. ian Fellowship Com., was in charge of the programme and for her topic chose "Thoughts from Prayer" bassed an Enoch's walla with God. Miss E. Martin favored with a piano solo, af- ter which Miss Jessie Paulin gave a topic on "Poppies" and their symbol- ism. Clifford Denny sang a solo playing his own accompaniment on the guitar. "Iii Flanders Fields" was read by Isabel Milligan. A sing -song was conducted by Mrs. W. A. Finlay and after a short period of games the meeting was closed with the National Anthem, Woman's Association The November meeting of the W, A. was held on Monday 19th in the school room of united arch. Mrs. Kitchen the president, presided and. during the business session, splendid reports of the bale paeleed for West- ern Relief was given. The afternoon was spent quilting and tea was serv- ed at the close, • Women's ° Institute The November 'meeting of the W. I. will be held ott 'Thursday, 29th, at 3 p.in, at the ltotne of Mrs. tort Martin, Mrs. J. Lovell,, will be in charge of current events. Roll call, Donations for Christmas Boxes, "'.To- pic, Value of Teaching Agriculture in Rural Schools, by Mrs. . I V. Knight, Fordwich. Report' of Con- vention wit be given bythe delegates, Mrs. MacLean, Mrs, Lovell and Mrs. MacNaughton. Mrs. Warring, Mrs: Martin and Miss Mary Pope are the Social Committee. Mission Band The first Mission 13and meeting of the autumn seasonwas held. Monday of last week at the home of Mrs. A; J. Sanderson. The president, Miss E. Martin presided, 'plans were, made to take up the new study book on "In- dia." Mrs.' Sanderson told the Bible story for the duty and after the sing- ing of a hymn, Mrs. J. J- Alien , told the story of the first English mission- ary, John Carey,' Meeting closed with the benediction. Cottage !Prayer Meeting Quite a number gathered at the home of Mrs. Peter S. MacEwen on Wednesday evening last for prayer meeting. Rev. Mr, Greig of Bluevale Presbyterian Church, was in charge and took for his subject "Unanswer- ed Prayer". The singing of several old Hymns was enjoyed by those pre- sent. Born -At Guelph, on Friday, Nov. 16th, to Mr. and Mrs• . Stanley Elliott (nee Blanche Hooper), a son. OBITUARY Mrs. John Osbourne Funeral Service was held at the late residence near Ridgetown, on Tuesday November 18th, for Mrs: John Osbourne, who at the age of 35 was called by death itt the Chatham General Hospital;'` November 11th, where she had been 'since July 24th, Mrs, Osbourne, before her marriage was Ella Meehan daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Meehan o£ Salem: Besides her husband, she leaves to mourn their loss four children all under eleven years of age, also six brothers and three sisters. ,Interment was made in the New - combe Cemetery near Ridgetown. Alex Stewart There passed away on Friday . of last week, at his horse in Howick, a well-known and life long resident in the person of Alex Stewart, son of the late Mr, and. Mrs. Angus Stewart. The late Mr. Stewart, who was be- tween,, fifty and sixty years of age,. had not enjoyed the best of health for some time, having suffered from heart trouble. He is survived by, his wife, formerly Miss Harper of Carrick, two daught- ers, Mildred who is attending High school at• Wingham, and Dorothy, at home and a sister, Mrs. Jeffray near Belmore. The funeral was held on Monday afternoon, with interment in the Wroxeter Cemetery: MISSION CIRCLE Miss Margaret Proctor was host- ess to the members of the Girls' Mis- sion Circle for their Thank Offering Meeting at the home of her sister Mrs. H. Dane, on. Friday evening of last week. The President, Miss M. Pope prey,, sided during the evening, and in; the absence of the Secretary, .the minutes and roll call were read by Miss V, Durst. The program consisted of several Missionary Hymns, the Worship Sere vice from the Missionary Monthly, the Scripture Lesson read and ex-' plained by Mrs. W. A. Finlay, articles for the Watch Tower by Misses M. Paulin, M. Proctor, and I. Robinson, the topic from the Study Book, in which ancient and modern life in each of Japan, China and India was com- pared, was taken. by M. Davey, as- sisted by Misses M. Walter, M. Pat- terson and I Robinson, and a reading 'His Lamps Are We"by Miss Milligan. , The devotional part of the meeting was brought to a close with prayer by Mrs. Finlay and was followed by a 'sonial half hour during which the hostess served refreshments. "And you swore you'dalweys treat ins like a queen." "Well, '.ang it, 1 ain't '•Enry the Eighth," "Come to the football match with me, Tell your, boss your aunt's dead. "1 can't -•I work for my uncle," IT'S UVEB THAT MAKES YOU FEL SO WRETCHED Wake up your Liver Bile, —No Calomel necessary T"or you to feel healthy and bospy, rout. liver must pour ttvo -pounds of liquid bile into yout' bowels, every day. Without that bile.:' trou test b arts.Poar digestion. Slow PniRue in the body. tanera!wrotncilimmdinnuet b eio.n now can you expect ti) clear up n situation like tbiid aompirfelY ivith sura botvet•ic,'init Aolts, nil, iitfiierai wa1Cr, taxative ,rtwdy or *lowing atm, or rougegge Tlioy don't wake, u Yoga" liver, n. You nod :� 'A ,reel: ' Livor 'c 1 n, Curter 7 e Pia. 'Purely yr ;etnhio . Sao. Quick and cure results• Askfor the::, by nacre, Riifuhe oubatituiee. 25o. at,: til• di•uligistil. 53