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The Wingham Advance Times, 1935-10-31, Page 7Wroxeter and Corrie Thurdsay, October 31st, 1935 ROYAL BRIDAL COUPLE AND THEIR FUTURE HOME Lady, Alice -Montagu -Douglas -Scott, fiancee of the Duke of Gloucester, is shown on horseback, competing in a 1„. Ranelagh ladies' sports day. She is Frimley, Surrey, which is believed to. cupy after their honeymoon. It is a good golfer and dancer and an ar- be the home which the Duke of Glou- close to the Staff College at Camber - dent horsewoman. (2) Toad Hall, cester and Lady Alice Scott will oc- ley, where the Duke is to take up a GORRIE Mr. and Mrs. Norman Wade, son,. Robert, also Mi. and Mrs. Isaac Wade, spent the holiday and week- end with relatives in Toronto. Miss Osborne, of Monkton, is visit- ing her sister, Mrs. Lloyd Cathers. Thanksgiving guests of Mr. and .Mrs. Arthur Stephens were: Mr. and Mrs, Charles Robinson and children, Mr. and Mrs. Clare Farr and daugh- ter, Lois, all of Toronto, Mrs, Lep- pington and Miss Annie Leppington, .also Mr. Ward Fawcett, of Harriston. Mr. and .Mrs. Victor Shera spent Thanksgiving with the latter's moth- er, Mrs. Ellis, in Guelph. Mr. E. W. Bolton spent a couple of days last week with Mrs,. Bolton in Ingersoll. Mrs, W. C. King spent a few days last week with her sister, Mrs, Ira McLean, in Brussels. Other Thanks- giving guests at the same home were: Mr, W. C. King, 'son, Earle; Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Hastie and daughter, :Edith. Messrs. Norman Wade, George Baker and Victor Shera attended the sale of Live Stock at the O,A,C, on Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Halliday, of Delmore, were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. T. Earl. Week -end guests of Mr. and Mrs. Milton Watson were: Mr. and Mrs. James . Watson and family, also Mr. Keith Watson, all of Fergus; Mrs. T. Wray, of Woodrow, Sask,, also visit- ed her sister, Mrs. Watson, recently. The Hallowe'en Social sponsored by the Evening Auxiliary is being held this Thursday evening in the United Church. Mr. and Mrs, •Earl Toner spent Sunday with the latter's parents, Mr, and Mrs. Joe Wood, at Lakelet, Rev. W. L.' Schnell Preached on The West On Sunday morning, Rev. W, L, Schnell, of Saskatchewan, gave an ad- dress on his work in Northern Sas- katchewan, He pictured to the con- gregation the great needs yet of the West for 'second-hand clothing, as well as funds for the placing of mis- siortari.es in this north land where its the last five years it has really come to life by the large number of people Who have moved there from their own farms in the dry area in Southern Saskatchewan, Rev, J, W. Button of ;'~ordwich, had charge of the service. :key. F, J. Fydell had charge of the Fordwich service, 'Zr.land Mrs. Matthew Anger, of Moorefield, were Sunday guests of Mr. and lens, Jas. Anger, 1vtr. and. Mrs. Lloyd Black, of Kin- ardine, also Mr, Anderson and Miss Scott of Guelph, were recent guests of Mr. aed Mrs. '. Edgar. Dr, and Mrs. J, Armstrong attend- ed the Armstrong reunion held at Bayfield on Thursday. Miss Ruth Plyd!ell has been engaged to teach the remainder of the school ELMI'a[C Dw`l1L11:CwL ! B.A. AERISTRR SOLICITOR, Etc, 1SS1LS, ONTARIO C' bitiradey and Sany.alter'noons term at Orangehill. Master Bobby Stephens is spending a. few days with his grandmother, Mrs. Leppington in Harriston. Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Fraser, Wing - ham, were recent guests of Mrs. S. 6, Kaine. Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Irwin and daughter, Lucille, of Long Branch, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Irwin. • Mr. and Mrs. Sandy Hastie and Mrs. E. Hastie, of Toronto, spent. Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth' Hastie. Mr. and Mrs. Wm..Austin and son, Glenn, also Mrs. Austin Sr., have moved from Listowel to the farm which they purchased northeast of the village. Mr. and Carl Newton and son, Ron- nie, of Toronto spent Thanskgiving end the week -end with relatives in the village and community. Mrs. New- :on's sister and husband, Mr. and Mrs. Alec. Quinn and daughter, Patricia, sf Toronto, spent the same tirne•with Mr: and Mrs. Reg. Newton and other friends. Guests of Mr. and Mrs. John Hynd- nen on Friday were: Mrs. Wm. ;pence and father, Mr. John Hicks of Vewbridge; alsovisitors at the same tome on Saturday were, Mr. and Mrs. T. Hall and son, Keith of Toronto. Miss Elsie Jacques is visiting her aster, Mrs. Ida Ashton. Mrs. Bell and Marian Clark spent Chanksgiving and the week -end with -elatives and friends at Harriston. Mr. Marshall and his daughter, Miss Marshall, of Hanover, were guests of Mr. and Mrs. R, John Hueston on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hyndnfan and ;arnily visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs, Harry Gowdy, Mr. and Mrs. James Doig and fern- ier, of Drayton, were recent guests of Mr. and Ivirs. Nelson Gowdy. Mr, Delbert Clegg, Mr. Walter King and Miss J: P. Stinson visited Mrs. D. Clegg in the Queen Alex- sndria Sanitor•ken, London, on Sun- day. The sympathy of many friends in. the community is extended to Mr, Richard McGrath and family in the death of his wife and mother, who died at her home here on Sunday morning last. Funeral was held on Tuesday afternoon at 2.30 from St. Stephen's Anglican Church. Gorrie and Fordwich A.Y.P•A. Were Entertained • A goodly number from here attend- ed the Hallowe'en Masquerade and J• Etreston, Mrs. Whitfield and. the Social held in St. James Church, hostess, and a pleasant afternoon was Wroxeter, on Monday evening last, enjoyed, when the Wroxeter A:Y.P.A enter- tained Trinity A.Y.P.A,. of Fordwich and St. Stephen's Church Clbu, of Gorrie. The sponsors of ,this enter- tainment deserve a great deal of ere- dit in that each moment was filled. with enjoyment for each one present; consisting of contests, Hallowe'en games, fortune telling and a short pros gratnn e Put on by Gorrie and Ford- wiele talent, As there were so many different and yet appropriate costs rhes i the judges had difficulty in making their :ttecisiou but the mires were won --Best dressed lady, Mitis Florence T)ouglas; hest dressed gent, llruc Harold Artiesteorig,-best ,comic drew ing with "God Save the King", the Wroxeter ladies served a very approp- riate luncheon which all enjoyed. Guests .of Mr. and Mrs. Hartwell Strong on Thnaksgiving were; 14isses Hazel and Gladys Jones, also Miss Alice Jones, all of Guelph. Mrs. Win - throw, of Normandy, is also spending a couple of weeks with her daughter, Mrs. H. Strong. BABY AND MISSION BANDS JOINT MEETING Last Saturday saw a unique event in the annals of the history of Gorrie United Church, when a joint meeting of the newly organized Babies' Band, and the Mission Band was held. Some sixty children and -mothers were pre- sent. Eleanor Carson, Mission Band President, conducted the worship per- iod. Others taking part were Reta GaIloway,- Velma Balers, ' Madeline Ritchie, Betty Edwards, Bernice Day and Dorn Thornton. Mrs. Ramage told a story illustrated by candles, showing the importance of the child- ren in the home' and church. Mrs .Robert Dane, the very capable secretary of the Baby Band, had a most interesting session with the mo- thers and the tiny tots: The high- light was the birthday tree of the band. As each child's name was call- ed, he placed a flower on the tree, and became a charter member of the Band. The hope was expressed that these young lives would grove as the young tree until they too flowered out into useful happy Christians, Re- freshments were served to bring to a close a fine afternoon. WOMEN'S ASSOCIA- TION. MET FRIDAY The Women's Association of Gor- rie met at the home of Mrs. W. H. Gregg, Oct, 25th. A goodly number were present, with Mrs. Kaine, the. post ,and also to Fort Belvedere, the pool and modern stabling. (3) The residence o_ f the Prince of Wales, Fea- Duke of Gloucester on horseback at - tures are a magnificent swimming tending a hunt. ved a dainty lunch and a social half hour was spent. Mrs. Wm. Mitchell, of Howick, spent a few days recently with her friend, Mrs. B. Wade. Mr. and Mrs. Norman Brandon and daughter, Norma and Miss Elva Stocks, all of London, were Thanks- giving visitors with Mr. and Mrs. R. Stocks. Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Felker and children, of Listowel, were holiday guests with Mr. and Mrs, Harvey Timm on Thursday. Mr. Ted Hocks spent Thanksgiving at his home in Harriston, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Burke, of Tor- onto, were Thanksgiving visitors with Mr, and Mrs. John Gibson. Miss M. Smith is spending a few days with , Mr. and Mrs. Bert Hub- bard of Howick. Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Edgar, of Lon- don, and Mr. Cedric Moffatt, of Wing- ham, called on friends here on Sun- day. i. ; .: ;, .1 Mr. and Mrs. Archie Wells and daughter, Jean, of Toronto, were week -end geusts with Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Wearying; Mr. and Mrs: Alex. Gibson, Fordwich; were also guests on Sunday, Mr. and Mrs. I. S. Durst and dau- ghter, Joyce, and Mr. and Mrs. Philip Durst and Miss Margaret Durst, of. Clinton, spent Thanksgiving with friends at Ingersoll. Miss Margaret Gibson and Mr, Jno. Barnard of Lottdott were week -end visitors.with the former's parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Gibson. Mrs. Miller, of Listowel, is visiting this week at the home of her daugh- ter, Mrs. I. Durst. Mr. and Mrs, John McIntosh and Mr. and Mrs. Alvin McIntosh, of. Es- sex County, visited friends in and around town recently. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Kitchen spent last week with friends in Toronto. President, presiding. Meeting opened by singing "How Firma Foundation". Mrs. PI. Ashton gave a reading on "Thanksgiving". The President led in prayer and read the 35th Psalms The hymn "More Love to Thee, 0 Christ" was st.tng. Mrs. Whitfield -gave a reading entitled "The Better Way." Mrs, C. Gregg gave a reeding "Keep on Keeping On." Minutes of the:. last meeting and business Was discussed. The afternoonwas spent in sewing on quilts,, followed by a' social half- hour when lunch wee:served by Mrs. WROXETE,, W.M.S.' Held Splendid Meeting The October meeting of the W. M. 5, was held at the home of Mrs, Geo. Alice and was incharge of the assoc- iate members. The devotional period• vas led by Mrs. Allen, the thought being "The Master's Call to Service'. Two very interesting readings were given by associates members also some pleasing vocal duets: byMis , Ai - len and Miss Ewing, Mrs, Gowdy of Salem was the guest speaker, her sub- ject being"Associate Helpers' Work", After the else of a mast delightful Mr. and Mrs, Alex. Pleasance spent last week with friends in town. Rev. Mr. Snell of Saskatchewan, gave an interesting address in the Un- ited. Church Sunday morning on living conditions in the West. Mr. Wrn. Wade is one the sick list this week, but we trust he will soon be around again. Rev. L. Schnell of St. Walberg, oc- cpuied the pulpit in the United Church on Sunday morning. Mr. Schnell, speaking for the Missionary Mainten- ance, had for his subject "Man cannot live by bread alone," Don't forget the play "Windy Wil- lows" to be presented here on Nov- ember 13th by Local talent in aid of the Wroxeter Public Library. The caste have been working hard in the preparation of this play which prom- ises to be a real treat, so don't fail to see it. Mr. L. Thompson and sister, Miss Thompson, of Bayfield, visited with Dr. A. and Mrs. McLeod on Tuesday. Mrs, Arscate, who has spent the fast three weeks with her mother, Mrs. Alex. Miller, "of Howick, retrun- ed to her horne in Toronto this week. Mrs. Geo, Breen, of Wingham, and Mr. and Mrs. Alvan Wray and Miss Joyce Wray, of Toronto, were all re- cent guests of Mrs. John Wray. Miss Isobel Earls is spending a few days this week with friends at Gorrie. A.Y.P.A. HALLOWE'EN PARTY About ninety guests were present on Monday evening of tills week when the members of the Wroxeter A.Y. P.A. entertained the hiCider of the Fordwich A.Y.P.A. and the members of St. Stephen's Club, Gor"ffe'; at a Hallowe'en Masquerade Social held in the school room of the Church: The room was appropriately decorated for the occasion and the evenings' enter- tainment consisiting of Hallowe'en games, contests, a ghost story, and stunts, was much enjoyed Those winning prizes for custumes were: Miss Florence Douglas and Messrs. Harold Foster and Bill Ben- nett, the judges being Misses M. Hooper, M, Gibson and M. Milligan. At the conclusion of the games, etc. which had been in charge of Wrox- eter A.Y., a short programme was presented by members from Gorrie and Fordwich Societies, composed of the following: vocal music by mem- bers of Fordwich choir, a vocal duet by Misses Foster, vocal solo by Miss Evelyn Gamble, and readings by Misses Jean Vittie and Ada Ritchie, Miss Woodcock and Mr, Ted Malone, all of which were much appreciated. After lunch was served Miss Lily Waller presented the prizes, and the meeting closed by singing the Nation- al Anthem, followed by prayer by the Rector. SALEM Mr. and Mrs. James Longley, of Toronto, spent a few days recently with Mr. Bert Longley and the Miss- es Longley. Mr, and Mrs. Pearson, of Hamilton, spent a few days last week with Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Gallaher. Miss Fern Bennett of Toronto, spent a few days recently with her mother, Mrs, Edwin Bennett, A shower ii>as lteld last Fi'iclay es -t= ening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ira Neill in honor df Mr. and Mrs. Brown who were recently harried. The bride is a sister of Mrs, Neill. All jiresent report g pleasant time. Mr. and Mrd. ;las, McBurney gave aai Ey sl'i'd dance to a number of their neighbors and friends Iast Fri day night. All present enjoyed them- selves. Mr. and Mrs. ,Edwin Palmer spent last Sunday afternoon with Mrs. Bush and Miss Gertie Bush, of Wroxeter. ABYSSINIAN MINISTER'S SONS OFF TO FRONT The two sorra of l.)r..Martin, the Abyssinian minister in 'London, are on their' way to fight for their country tg tinst ;Italy They to e. , oselili trlities .first broke out they have been trying to persuade their father to let thctn go. It is probable that they vilf join the a t 5cction of the Aby are seen in this picture with Joseph in the cockpit, taking a refresher course at Brooklands, Mr. Jack Willits, who has spent the past copule of months in the : West, returned home one day last week, Messrs. Wm. A. and Charles Cath- ers finished a successflu season of threshing last Saturday. THE ORIGIN y�� OF I-IALLO ALLOWE'EN Linked With Agriculture Hallowe'en, in spite of its legend- ary spookcs, may be said to have had an agricultural origin, and to the pre- sent day is associated with the fruits of the earth, particularlyapples. There are reasons for this. In the Christian Church, Hallowe'en or All Hallows Eve, or A11 Saint Day. Be- fore the Christian era however, .the eve of the 31st, of October was the J occasionof harvest and other cere- monies in various countries; and the festivities which gradually gathered. around the Chrstian Hallowe'en at a Iater date originated for the most part in countries under the sway of the Druid religion, chiefly Britain, plus a few indoor and outdoor celebrations borrowed fromthe pagan Roman fes- tival to the goddess of fruit. The two chief characteristics of an- cients Hallowe'en were the lighting of bonfires and the belief that Hallow- e'en was the only night of the year in which ghosts, warlocks, witches, and evil spirits were permitted to wander on earth. On the lst of Nov- ember the Druids held their great fall festival and lighted fires in honour of the sungod in thanksgiving for har- vest. It was also a firm belief in the religion of the Druids that onthe eve of this festival (Hallowe'en as we know it), Semen, lord of death, called'' together the wicked souls that with- in the past twelve months had been condemned to inhabit the bodies of animals.' With regard to .his belief, it is interesting to note that in parts of Ireland, the 31st October was, and even still is known as Oidche Shamha "the vigil of Saman". • On or about the lst of November also the Roman festival in honour. of Pomona was held, Pomona was the goddess of the fruit of trees-henec the words, pomologist, grower of fruit, and pomology. At this Pomona festival, nuts and apples, as represent- ing the winter store of fruits, played an important part, and thus originat- ed the custom of roasting nuts and apple ducking — attempting toseize with the teeth an apple floating ie the of Water — a sport in which many later generations of young folk have celebrated .the eve of 31st October.. 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