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The Wingham Advance Times, 1935-07-04, Page 7oxeter idette 'Thursday, July 4th, 1935 ANTI -ILLITERACY CAMPAIGN An anti -illiteracy campaign is in full swing in China where the overwhelm- ing majority of the people are, unable to read or write. Here is one of the education carts to be seen on streets of Chinese cities, halting while the in- structor inside launches his lecture on writing Chinese characters and read- ing them. GORRIE Mr. Charles Cathers, of Toronto at- tended the Cathers Reunion on Sat- .urday and spent the week -end with Borrie friends. Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Wood .and two children, of Chesley, were week- end guests with Miss Mary Maguire. Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Cathers of lhamilton spent the week -end with the former's father, Mr. David Cath- eers. Mrs. Mary Prescott, also Mr. and IiIrs. Edgar Beacock of Toronto spent .06. e week -end with Mr. and Mrs. Robt. -fathers. Mr. and Mrs. Anson Thornton and daughter, Loreen, also Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Moffatt attended the funeral of the former's cousin, Mr. Hill, at Ni- agara, on Sunday. Mr, and Mrs. Alvin Moffatt, Wrox- eter, were guests of Mr. and Mrs. F. R. Edgar, on Friday evening. Mr. William Edgar, of Woodstock, spent the week -end with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. F. R. Edgar. Mr. and Mrs. R. Grainger visited with Guelph friends on Sunday. Mr, and Mrs. J. A. Douglas, Mount Forest, were recent guests of Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Toner. Rev and Mrs. G. W. Butt, Butt Sr., and Miss Young were onto visitors on Tuesday last.' Miss Evelyn Stephen spent a day recently in Toronto. Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Shera spent last Tuesday in London. Miss Isabell Earls of Wroxeter spent a couple of days this past week with her sister, Mrs. W. C. King. Mr, and Mrs. T. 'Bradnock spent a couple of days at their cottage at Bruce beach last week. Mr. Clifford and Miss Pearl Hard- ing, of Toronto, were guests of their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Philip Hard- ing and other relatives last -week. Mr. Gordon Barton left on Satur- day for Ruthven where he will be em- ployed by the, C.P.R. as depot agent. Miss Bessie Wylie, of Toronto sDent the ;weekend with her another, rs. John Wylie. Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Taylor accom :parried Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Taylor and son, Billie, to Blenheim on Sunday and spent a few days with relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Ira Hamilton, Mrs. Murray Hamilton, two sons, also Mrs. Manning of Toronto, were holiday guests of Mrs. A. Hamilton. Mr. Jim Strong, of Panama, wasa guest of his mother, Mrs. W. G. Strong this week. Miss Ida Ritchie of. Toronto spent the week -end with her mother, Mrs, Ritchie. Mr. and Mrs. John Hyndman spent the week -end in Toronto visiting their *laughter, Mrs. F. Dowdell and Mr. Dowdeil. Miss Monto Earngey of Wingham spent the week -end at her home. The many, friends of Mr. Herzog of West' Lorne, and formerly of Gorrie, Will be sorry to learn he is seriously ill and no hope is held for his recov- Mrs. Tor- i Ultralb Modern, rn s EyeService . fie► FF PhntB., R.O. Phe 118. Harr>ta tan ery. Mr. James B. Watson and daughter, Helen, and Mr. G. Keith Watson of Fergus were week -end and holiday visitors at the home of their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Milton Watson. Mr. and Mrs. Mussleman and son, of Kitchener spent the week -end and holiday with Mr. and Mrs. Cloyne Michel. Mr. Jack Toner, of Toronto spent the week -end and holday at his home here. He was accompanied by Mr. Lutton and daughters, and Mrs. Lut- ton, who has been up since the death of her father, Mr. Deyell in Wingham, returned to Toronto.with them. Mrs. Frank Wright and son, Har- vey, of Lakelet, spent Sunday with the former's mother, Mrs, Bell. Mr, and Mrs. John Dinsmore at- tended the funeral of a relative, Mr. Storey, at Mount Forest, on Thursday last. Mr. Wilford King and Mr. Kenneth Hastie were in Tillsonburg on busi- ness on Wednesday last. Guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest King during the week -end were: Mr. and Mrs. Ernest King and family, of Detroit, Mrs, Burnham and son, Bobbie, of Detroit, Miss Eleanor Dickson, Mr. Elwood Dickson and Mr. Montgomery, of Grand Valley, also Mr. Perce Colmer of . Toronto. Miss Clara King who has spent the past week here returned to Toronto on Monday. Mr. Spencer Ashton of Hamilton and Miss Mabel Bell of Toronto, were Sunday and holiday guests with Mrs. Ida Ashton. • Miss Laura Hicks, teacher at No. 4, was called home to Teeswater on Wednesday.\night last by the serious illness of her mother, who, we are glad to report, is felling much better. Mr. and Mrs. A. Miles and son, Ronnie, of Toronto, spent the week- end and holiday with Mr. and Mrs. Isaac 'vVade and other relatives. Mr. Mrs. Dave Dane of Toronto also spent part of the week -end at the same homes. Mrs. Ernest King, Miss Clara King, Mrs. Wilford King and Mrs. Frank King visited at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Dettntan in Turnberry on Thursday last. Mrs. S. Munroe called on Mrs. T, Peel near Fordwich on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Snaith, Tor- onto, spent Monday at the 'home of Mr. and Mrs. W. C. King, Mr, and Mrs': H. Irwin and daughter Lucille of Long Branch, and Mr. and Mrs, H. Woodcock and children, Mar- jorie and Marian, of Toronto, spent the week -end and holiday at the hoarse of Mr. and Mrs. Wrn. Irwin. Rev. Dr. Shortt, of Barrie, Ex -Mod- erator, had charge of the service in the Presbyterian Church here Sunday and delivered. a stirring message to the large congregation who attended. Among those, from here who attend- ed the Catnp. Meetings at Mildmay on Sunday were: Mr. and Mrs. G. Daw- son, Miss Taylor, Messrs°. Geo, Mc- Kee, R. Ferguson, A, 'Heinmiller and A. Sipple. Mr. avid • Mrs. C. Beese of Kitchen- er were week -end guests 'of Mr. and Mrs. R. G. Dane: Mr. and Mrs, Cooke spent the week -end with friends in Barrie. 1Vliss Galway and 'Mrs. Peirce, of Toronto, were guests of Mrs. Grieves over the holidays. Mr. R. Magrath's friends will regret learning he is quite sick at, his home here. Mr. and Mrs. David E. Dane and soli, Whitney, of Toronto, called on Mr, and Mars. "Isaac Wade on Monday I when motoring through to Amberley Beach. Mr. and Mrs, E. W. Bolton and children spent Sunday with friends in New Dundee and attended the White- nier Re -Union held in Kitchener Park on Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Shera visited with Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Hooey in Toron- to over the holiday. A joint meting of the W. M. S. and Mission Band will be held in the school room of the United Church on Thursday afternoon when the pro- gram will bein charge of the Mission Band, and also a very interesting re- port of the Conference Branch held in St. Marys in May. Mrs. Ramage who was delegate, will give the report. It is hoped as many of the ladies of the congregation as can, will be present for this meeting. Dr. and Mrs, C. C. Ramage and son Jim., spent• the holiday with friends in Port Stanley. Mr. J. E. Magrath of Toronto, and Mrs. McMillan, of Listowel, spent the week -end with their father and moth- er, Mr. and Mrs. R. Magrath. Miss Blythe McLaughlin visited this week with friends in Toronto. Mr. and Mrs. William Balfour of Grey township, Mr. and Mrs. William Douglas, of Orangehill, also Mr. Geo. Speiran of Ethel, were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Whitfield. Mrs. Fred Irwin of Toronto, spent a few days with her sons, Messrs. Manford, Archie and Jack, this week. Friends of Miss Laura Hicks, Tees- water, and teacher at S. S. No. 4, will be sorry to learn her another is very sick with heart trouble. Mr. and Mrs. Wtn. Irwin returned to Long Branch with their son, Mr. H: Irwin on Monday, while Mr. and Mrs. Woodcock and family remained here for a couple of welts' holidays. Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Hastie ac- companied Mr. and Mrs. Ira McLean of Brussels, to Kincardine on Monday. Mr. B. J. Maguire and Mr, George Walker attended the horse races at Kincardine on Monday. Mrs. Anthony Holt spent the week- end and holiday with relatives in Tor- onto. Mrs. Willis and daughter, Miss Ir- ene, and Mr. Arval Holland, of Kitch- ener, were Monday guests of Mrs. Bell. Catherine Butt spent Monday and Monday night.with her friend, Madel- ine Ritchie. Mr, and Mrs. Robt. Edgar gave a wedding dinner on Monday evening in honor of their daughter, Mrs, and Mr, 'Wm. Wright,. who were married on Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Wilford King and Earle were in London on Tuesday on business and also visited relatives. PRESENTATION TO REV MR. BUTT ' The Young People's Society met in the form of an open air meeting at the close of their season in the Vic- toria Park here on Tuesday evening last. Following games and programs, the following address and presenta- tion was made Rev, Butt before his aforerr departure e Harrow. Dear' Mr. Butt: Although we are here for pleasure on your last evening at our 'Young People's meeting this night also brings certain regret. It is not with- out sorrow that we feel you will leave tis soon. It is impossible for us to say how much your efforts have meant to the Young People of this Church. You have been our friend from the time you Caine to our village, and have worked untiringly in, our interests. You have advised "us well, have faced with us our problems. You have tak- en some of us to Summer Camps and Young People's Conferences. You have given us our place in the Church and with unafiling sincerity have tried to enrich our lives with things that are spiritual, Now, since you are leaving us, we ask you to be well -assured that our best, wishes will • follow you. May God's grace and blessing rest upon you, your wife and family. But, be- fore you leave us we ask of you anoth- er thing. Please accept as a token of our friendship and as a sign of our appreciation, for your services this lit- tle gift. As you look back on your work in Gorrie remember we will still be your friends. And may your fut- ure ministry to the Young People's be just as successful as it has been in Gorrie. SCHOOL TEACHER. GIVEN SEND -OFT School Section 18 held a picnic on Thursday afternoon at the close of school, when the children and parents gathered together and presented Miss Dorothy Fear, who has been their tea - ,cher for the last four years, with a lovely reed fernery. Norrna E. Gra- ham read the following address and Dewit Adams and Stewart Griffith made the presentation. • Dear Dorothy: As your removal from. our midst causes you to sever your .connetcions with us, as our school teacher, we the ratepayers of the section, em- brace this opportunity that is present- ed to us, of expressing our apprecia- tion of the earnest efforts you have put forth. It with a feeling of deep regret that we •recognize the fact that you must now leave us. Weearnestly hope and trust that wherever you go, life may be one of pleasure and hap- piness to yourself and useful to those with whom you may be associted. We would ask you to accept this fernery as a momenta of the affection and esteem with which your kindly manner has inspired us. May the choicest blessings be with you through life. Signed on behalf of the ratepayers of School Section 18, Norma E. Gra- ham, Mrs. Harry Adams, -Mrs." A .E. Toner. Miss Fear expressed her apprecia- tion of the gift and luncheon was served by the ladies. RAIN MARS GARDEN PARTY Owing to the rain on Wednesday evening the St. Stephen's Anglican Garden Party held in Victoria Park, Gorrie, was not as largely attended as would have been otherwise. Nev- ertheless, despite the downpour, all enjoyed the supper and the play. The metal roof of the Arena was no little hindrance to the hearing of the play and the players, however, each did exceedingly well and are to be con- gratulated. The players, from the Palmerston Anglican Church, under the. direction of Rev. E. A. Slack, needed no introduction to this com- munity, having staged several plays before, having practically the sante cast, namely, Messrs. Arnold Hudson, Thos. Nye, Cecil Edminston, Robert Ashman, Robt. Barton and Misses Phyllis Stephenson, Catharine Goett- er, Annie W. Corbett and Mrs. J. Har- rington. CATHERS RE -UNION WELL ATTENDED Will Hold Another Re -Union Next Year. The Cathers Re -Union was held on Saturday in Victoria Park, Gorrie, with about seventy present. After a hearty dinner enjoyed by all, the sports started off with a baseball game for the juniors. 'Winners of the races were: Children 3 and under, Jean Moffatt, Audrey Hastie, Kathleen Cathers. 6 and under, Calvin Moffatt, Joyce Jardine. Girls 8 and under, Joyce Jardine, Margaret Moffatt. Boys 8 arid under, Doran Thornton, Girls 10 and under, Dorothy Jar- dine, Joyce Jardine, Mrgaret Moffatt. Boys 10 and udder, Everett Cathers, Billie Thornton, Gordon Vittie, Girls 12 and under, Dorothy Jar- dine, Idella yran, Aline Vittie, Boys 12 and ander, Everett Cath - ors, Billie` Thornton, Alex, Vittie. Girls 15 and under, Reta Cathers, Margaret Waddell. Boys 15 and under, Jack Thornton, Arnold Vttiie, Everett Cathers. HIDE-OUT OF COBQLJRG FUGITIVE Every avenue of escape was block- ed by police when they raided a Tor- onto house and captured Alex. Cross, widely sought since June 6, when he and Fred Shaw escaped in sensation- al fashion from police custody in Co- bourg, Ont., while en route to Toron- to on shopbreaking charges. Cross (inset) had his blond hair dyed brown and his eyebrows stained red. The mattress on which Cross along with George Colborne had been sleeping in the basement of the house when 'disturbed by the police is shown. Two revolvers and a number of bullets were found near the man, the police claim. Colborne is held on a shop- breaking charge. Cross eluded police last week when Shaw was captured. Girls free for all, Reta Cathers, Margaret Weddell, Dorothy Jardine. Boys free for all, Albert Phillips, Fred Lewis, Jsck Thornton. Married ladies', Mrs. John Cathers, Mrs. Wesley Cathers, Mrs. Harry Hastie. Married men, Harry Hastie, Edgar Beacock, Wesley Cathers. Slipper Race, Mrs. John Cathers, Reta Cathers, Mrs. Chas. Cather.. Shoulder Stone Throw, Albert Phil- lip,, Wesley Cathers, Harry Hastie. High Jump, Edgar Beacock. Girls' high jump, Reta Cathers. Winners of boat races, F. Lewis, H. Hastie, C: Cathers, D. Cathers, E. Beacock, A, Lewis, J. Thornton. A couple of ball games and horse- shoe pitching were enjoyed, then sup- per was enjoyed with all the ice cream they could eat. The motion carried that the Re -Union be held in the Gor- rie Park in 1936 on the same date, the last Saturday in June. The fol- lowing executive were elected for the coming year: President, Mr. Charles Cathers, Toronto; Vice Pres., David Cathers, Gorrie; Sec'y, Mrs. John Ca- thers, Gorrie; Treas., Mr. Wilbur Mc- Cracken, Gorrie. SCHOOL REPORT GORRIE PUBLIC SCHOOL Senior Room Jr. IV to Sr. IV -Velma 13aiers 73%, Reita Gallaway 65, Margaret Butt 65, Audrien Zimmerman 60, Mary Miller 60. Sr, III to Jr. IV -Recommended on years work: Eleanore Carson, George Heinmiller, Earl Harrison. Betty Ed- wards 68; Madeline Ritchie 64, Annie Anger 56. Jr. III to Sr. III -Helen Anger 62, Billie Edwards 61, Allan Hyndman 60, Kenneth Underwood 57, Catharine Bittt 55, Reggie Taylor 48. Annie Douglas, Teacher. Junior Room Promoted from Sr. II to Jr. III - Jack Underwood 83, Harold Finlay 75. Sr. II to Jr. III -Jean Heibein 93, Marion Clark 74, George Gallaway 73, Charles Miller 63. Jr. II to Sr, II -Harry Zimmerman (on year's work), Lorraine Nickel 52,1, Eratlily Heinmiller 52, Elgin King 50. 1 to Jr. II -Wilma Heibein 85, Earle King S4, Dick Carson 84, Dor- een Harrison 82, Hugh Hitcbison60, Pr. to I -Lucille Underwood 86, Billie Heibein 85, Mac Hutchison 84, Betty Heinmiller 82, Lorne King 78, Clara Harper 65, Leslie Miller 53 (on trial). Primer -Norman Carson, Clare Bolton, Mary .Ritchie, Greeta Hynd- man, Muriel McKnight (all showing excellent progress). Velma M. Lennox, teacher. WROXETER Miss Vera Durst of Ingersoll spent the weekend at her lionte here. Mr. Tom Sanderson, of Detroit, spent the week -end at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs, D. 0. Sander- son. Mrs, Sanderson and sons who have •been visiting friends here during the past couple of weeks, returned home with hint, Mr. Torn Dodds is quite ill, suffer- ing from. drolisy. We wish hint a speedy recovery. Miss Cassie, Harris, of Toronto, was a.week-end v isitor ,,with her sis- ter, .visitor ter, Miss Mary Harris. Mrs. Grimshaw, Mrs. G. Stewart and son, Buddy, of Detroit, Are visit- ors with the former's sister, Mrs. A. J. Sanderson, this week. Miss M. Hooper, of Clifford, has ac- cepted the position of assistant on the local Continuation School staff. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Austin and Glen of Listowel, were Sunday visitors in town. Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Sawtell and daughter, Helen, left on Monday for Wasaga Beach where they will spend a month's vacation. Miss Beatrice Howe of Leamington is spending the summer vacation with her sister, Miss Mary Howe. Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Jackman and Mrs. Flemming, of Toronto, were holiday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Brown. Miss Jessie Paulin spent a couple of days last week with London friends. Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Rann and family of London were week -end guests with friends here. Mr. and Mrs. F. Boaker, of Toron- to were recent guests of the tatter's brother, Mr. Howard Wylie and Mrs. Wy Mr.lie. Harold Peters of London vis- ited at the home of Mr. and Mrs. R. Stocks over the holiday. Mr. and Mrs. I. S. Durst and fam- ily attended a family re -union at Gow- anstown on Monday. Miss M. Smith is spending a few days this week with Mr. and .Mrs. B. Hubbard near Lakelet. Mr. and Mrs, Bert Martin and fam- ily spent Sunday with Hamilton friends. Mr. Norman Hall spent Sunday at Parkhill. 147r, and Mrs. S. Mann, Fordwich, were week -end visitors at the home of their sons, Messrs. Bert and Roy Mann. Miss Anne Munro of St. Catherines, and her friend, Miss Vera Piercy, R. N., of London, are visitors with the former's mother, Mrs. Munro. Mr. and Mrs. Alex. Sanderson and family, of Owen Sound, were holiday guests with Mrs. A. McDougal. Mrs. Annie Stuart and sons, Alex. and Athol, of Toronto,. spent the week -end with Mir. and Mrs. A. J. Sanderson and other friends here, Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Hetherington of Toronto visited at the home of Mr, and Mrs, M. Sellers on Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Gamble and daughter, Evalyn, of Fordwich, visit ed at the home of Mrs. Edgar on Sunday. Miss A. Schaab spent the week -end at her borne in Elmwood. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Smith and fam- ily of Strathroy, spent the week -end with Misr. and Mrs. John Smith. Mr. Leslie Douglas and Miss Mar- garet. Wright motored to Bracebridge on Friday and Miss Irene Wright re- turned hone with them. Dr. Frank and Mrs. Allen of Boston were recent guests of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Allen. Mr. and Mrs. Cameron Edgar of Gorrie were Sunday visitors with the latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs, David Breckenridge. Mr. Proctor of Winnipeg, is visit- ing at the home of his sister, Mrs. H. Dane. Congratulations ,to Mr. Bill Wright and bride (nee Agnes Edgar) who were married an Saturday. Mrs: Margaret. McTavish and son, Fraser, of London, spent 'tlae holiday with the former's sister, Mrs. George Paulin and other friends here. Miss Eva McMichael of Port Bur- well is spending the vacation with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Tom McMich- ael of Howick. Mr, and Mrs. Dixon and son, Jack- ie, of Toronto, visited for a few days recently with Mr. and Mrs. Philip, Durst. Mr. and Mrs. A. Moffat and family, Mr. and Mrs. Herb. Patterson attend- ed the circus in London on Tuesday of last week. The members of the Anglican Lad- ies' Guild met on Friday afternoon for a quilting at the home of Miss M. Sm. Mtr.ithNorman Hall and Misses Mar- garet and Irene Wright are leaving this week for Guelph where they will take the summer course in Agriculture at the O.A.C. , Baby Band Meeting The annual meeting of the Baby Band was held on Friday afternoon in the schoolroom of the United Church when about thirty-five guests were present. The leader, Mrs. A. J. Sanderson, presided and the meeting opened with the singing of a hymn, followed by a passage of Scripture and a short prayer by the president. Readings given by Mrs. S. McNaugh- ton and Mrs. Geo. Allen, a recitation by Margaret Moffat, and songs by the girls of the Junior Department of the Sunday School comprised the pro- gram. After the closing of the meet- ing by a prayer by Mrs. W. A. Fin- Iay, a social half hour was enjoyed and bunch was served, Mrs. R. C. Berkinshaw and son, of Toronto, spent a few days last week with Mr. and Mrs. F. Kitchen. Mr. and Mrs. T. G. Hemphill, Mrs. J. N. Allen and Mrs. J. J. Allen spent the week -end in Detroit. Mr. and Mrs. V. Denny and family also Mr. Howard Leggett spent the week -end at Bruce Beach. Mr. and Mrs. Tom Champion, New York, were holiday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Erle Sproule. Mrs, Wilfred Mellis, Kippen, is a guest of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Gibson, Miss Margaret Gibson, and Mr. John Barnard, of London, were also guests at the Gibson home over the holiday. Holiday guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Rann were: Dr. and Mrs. W. A. Spenec, Toronto; Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Rann and sons, Landon, Mr. and Mrs. A. Rann and sons, Brussels. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Gibson and family spent the holiday at Kippen. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Dane were in London over the week -end. Messrs, Alex and A. Stewart, Tor- onto, alar. and Mrs. H. H. Cercer and baby, Donald, are guests at the home of D, D. and Mrs. Sanderson, Mr. and Ifrs, Robert Montgomery, Belgrave, were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Paulin. Mrs. H. J. Wylie, Frances, Jimmie cand Miss Edythe Martin, are visiting I Toronto friends. Mr, Dougal Strachan, Jamestown, was a Sunday guests of Mrs, 1' S. 112aeTwen. Mr. and Mrs. A. Ti. Wearying and children, ndc n arre week -end guests 'of 0. S. and Mrs. MacNattgh- ton. Miss.Irene Wright, Baeknay, is hol- idaying at her home here. Additional Wroxeter on Page Pouf`.