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The Wingham Advance Times, 1935-12-26, Page 8show Starts at Thursday, Friday, Saturday, December 26, 27, 28 W. C. FIELDS --- ZASU PITTS TIM_ gsoftheCabbagnPaLcif Your Favorite Story Come to Life on the Screen. - Also -- "JUST AN ECHO" With y ing Crosby. And FOX NEWS. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Dec. 30, 31 Jan. 1 41090 „ CA Lys het P3by�',�'b4+��g+Gp�M<pp wil/, ft G�pl< A • Aietere, d!tett a�!?/CY P,t4I es cy 04j,Jq, v��� .Also TWO REEL VAUDEVILI. And SILLY SYMPHONY E WF TEC?. URCH Wedding Bells are ringing. And the epidemic of measles is roil- ing along. Mrs. and Misses Isabel and Lettie spent the holidaywith Mr. and Mrs. Roy Patten, o£ Lucan. Mrs. Bert Boyd and children re- turned with Mr.Boyd to their r home at Palmerston last Wednesday, after visiting with her parents, .Mr, and Mrs. Kenneth Weaver. The Sunday School of Chalmer's C=hurch held a splendid Christmas Concert in the Sunday School room of their chur=ch. on Wednesdayeven- ing last and the children of S. S. No. 14 held their concert on Thursday evening in their school, when a large crowd gathered to ' hear their pro- gram. Miss Winnifred Farrier, of Tor- onto, Miss Olive, of Dungannon, and Mr. Carman Farrier, of Prosperity, are all holidaying at the home of their is paren Mr. and. Mrs. W. R. Farrier. Mr. Jas. Falconer was taken to the Wingharn Hospital on Sunday even- ing, where he underwent an .operation for acute appendicitis. He is pro gressing as favourably as can be ex- pected. , Mrs. Harold Sperling and Marie ouglas, of Medford, arrived on Sat- nrday to spend the holiday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thos. .Moore; Mr; Ronald Henderson, who has been holding aluminum demonstrations at Meaford and vicinity, arrived home to spend the holidayst too. Born—On Saturday, Dec, 21st, to Mr. and Mrs. Robt, :Laidlaw, of Kin- loss, a son. Mr. Mi4 ,t 1 elv ille Beecroft, teacher at Colborne, arrived home . on Saturday to spend the holidays with his father, Mr. John Beecroft, of E. Wawanosh, Mr. Athol Pardon is in .Guelph for the holidays, visiting with his uncle, Mr. Dan MacKay. Mr. Donald Finlayson, of Lochalsh, visited on Monday at the Borne of his aunt, Mrs. MacGregor. Special Christmas services were held in the Presbyterian and in the United Church here on Sunday, with splendid anthems rendered by tied choirs of both churches. The regular'annual meeting of the W. M. S. of Chalmers Church was held on Thursday, Dec. 12, with the President, Mrs. Godkin, in charge of the meeting. After the opening exer- cises, ifrs. Robt. Mowbray read a' paper on the Study Boole, Miss Merle Wilson gave a piano solo, Mrs. Jas. Laidlaw read the Scripture lesson and I Miss Velma .Scott and Mrs. Pollock' .after the rashrashof Christmas Shopping,. a quantity of our stock becomes broken in range, sizes and colors. Instead of carrying this stock ov- er to the following year -, it is our policy. to clear these items at special reduced prices. Visit Our Store Thursday, Friday and Saturday for these Specials. ,rhe Walker Store and Staff wish to convey to you through Allis medium the wish that you all may have a Happy and Prosperous New Year. We have served you to the best of our abil- ity through the past year and ‚look forward to serving you during 1936. Again wishing you every Success irl.nd Happiness during the New Year. WALKER STORE AND STAFF. X�t swig a duet. Mrs. Laidlaw'wv,l .hen. initiated to take the c1tai ,t ring, the nominations and the folio)tg of- ficers will have charge of thr work for next year; Past fres.;• lv4i•s. H, Godkiat; President, Mrs, Robt.' Mow- htajr 1st Vice Vres, Mrs, J'as..Laid- • 4aw;'gild" Vice' Pres'.;' Mrs: Johrf Craig; Secretary, Mrs. Emerson; .Treasurer, Miss Annie Laidlaw; Home Helpers, Mrs, W. Leggatt; Literature See.', Mrs. W, J. Coulter; Supply Sec;, Mrs. A. E. Purdon; Glad Tidings ° Sec,, Miss' Ida McQuoid; Welcome wad Welfare Jo Se :qrs. 1 c, 5.Pollock. Mrs. David Kennedy closed the meeting with prayer, . Mrs. Tom Wilson, of Stratford Normal School is laid up at his home here with an attack of measles. The ladies of the Institute have decided not to hold their contest pro- gram in the hall this Thursday even- ing on aecount of the epidemic of measles. Mr, Billy y Kelyy of St, Augustine, visited. his grandmother, Mrs. Janies Cornelius the, end of the week, Mr. Joseph Kelly and Mrs. Jack Lannin, of Ashfield, visited with their grandmother, Mrs.. James' Cornelius, at Whitechurch, One day last week.. Mr, and Mrs. Hendershot and dau- ghter, Emily, of Hamilton; and Mr. and , Mrs. Braddock, of. Ingersoll; spent the weekend at thehome of Mr, and Mrs. B. S. Naylor, with the foraner's daughter, Mrs. Fred New- man: Mrs. Henderson,' who has spent the past few months with her aunt, Miss J Christina Laidlaw, returned to her hone in Powasson on Thursday last. Her father, .Mr. McCartney, died in Powasson on Saturday. Mr:' IdcCart- ney is a brother-in-law of Mrs, Jos. Laidlaw, James and John Laidlaw and Miss' W. Jackson, of Wingham, BLUEVALE Ebenezer Church Concert The annual Christmas entertain- ment, in connection with Ebenezer United Church Sunday .School ,was. held on Friday night .with the usual large crowd and good'progranlne. Rev. A. V. Robb acted as chairman. The programme consisted of chorus- es, readings, recitations, pantomiues and dialogues by. the S.S. scholars. The May Pole and the Star drills pre- sented by a number of young girls, under the leadership of Miss Janet Wood, were greatly enjoyjed, The third concession, Morris, Group stag- ed a one -act play "Sauce for the Gos- lings", ....the fallowing characters.c tak- ing part: Misses Isobel Thynne, Edith and Irene' Warwick, Messrs, Will and Gordon Harmon and Dave Thomson. A humorous play "Henry's Maid Or der Wife" was by presented' Melville 14Sathers, Elmer Sellars; Bert Garniss, } Ross Smith, Janet Wood and Jean: Turvey, A beautifully decorated Christmas arch, laden with gifts was an added attraction. After singing the National Anthem, Santa made his appearance and distributed the gifts, Knox Sunday School Xmas Concert The Foresters' Hall was well filled on Thursday evening „for the Christ- masTrek and entertainment, under the auspices of the Knox. Presbyter- ian Sunday School. The pastor, Rev. J. R. Greig, was the chairman, •and a fine progratntne of readings, vocal and instrumental numbers was enjoyed. The Turnberry Group's contribution to the programme was greatly apprec- iated and enjojyed. The Kitchen Or- chestra, a dialogue "lv[iss Cora Re- ceives Callers" was . an 'example of quick wit, overcoming an enibarass- ing situation. Mrs. :Eldxfd Nichol and Raymond Elliott enacted a dialogue with a beautiful .Christmas sentiment ending with a pantonine by five girls.' The closing, number,- a humorous play "Ma's New Boarders" was presented by Misses Margaret Turvey, Isobel Mustard, Lois 'Elliott and Jean El- liott and Messrs.. Gordon Greig, Ar- nold Lillow, Stanley Mustard and Donald Robertson. During; the pro- gramme, pins were preesnted to' S. S. scholars for regular atterd ance, The arrival of Santa Clatts was a feature. of interest as he distributed gifts from the tree. - Presbyterian Christmas Services The service in Knox Presbyterian Church on Sunday was in keeping with the Christmas season. The pas- tor, Rev, J. R, Greig, delivered a special Christmas message. The con- gregation joined with the choir and sang heartily the beautiful Christina's hyen=as. The choir rendered an anth- em appropriate to the occasion, United Church W.M.S. Re -Elect Officers The annual streeting of the W. M: S. of the United Church was held in the schoolroom Tuesday, Dec, 17th, the President, Mrs, Joseph Brecken- ridge, presiding, The meeting open- ed by singing "Love Divine, all loves excelling" and Scripture vet°ses teed rani the, 5th and 15th chapters Matthew, and the 2nd and 7thchap- ters of Acts. The 1')evetional• leaflet Are You Having EYE TROD LE Headache, Dizziness or Failing Vision? Expert Eye Service is Avail- able in Wingham at Mod- erate Prices. Eyes examined, glasses fitted by R. A. REID Stratford's Leading Optometrist Owing to the Holidays falling on Wednesdays, Mr. Reid will. be at Williams'. Jewellery Store on MONDAY, DEC. 30th from 9.00 A,M. to 12,00 Noon, Appointments may be made with Mr. Williams. Geo. Williams JEWELLER M. 55i F7i tiAMPITETZIgag May the New Year be a Happy and Prosperous One for A11. Omar Haselgr ve's Tobacco Shopp 441,01PASwxz 'Oka Hif n r :' t,s.st .,.F "The Spirit of Jesus at Work" was read by Mrs. Geo. Thornton, follow- ed by several' prayers. After the min- utes and business, a synopsis of the 2nd chapter of the Study Book was given by Mrs. R. - Shaw. Mrs. E. Johnston takes the Study Book for the next meeting. Following the singing of "Silent Night'', the roll was called and the offering taken. The 1985 officers were re-elected. Af- ter singing "It Came upon a Mid- night Clear", Rev. A. V. Robb closed the meeting with prayer. Bluevale United Church Services Christmas rtisie consisting of car-. ols,hymns a Y s an d anthems epees formed . the major part of Sunday's devotions. The old carols were heard to good effect - both in congregational singing and in selected parts. Special mention should. be made of thesolos and duets. In the morning, Misses Donna Smith. and Alice Thornton sang, "The Mes- sage of the Bells" with telling effect, and Mr. Carman Hetherington ex- himself in a faultless rendering of "I know not how 'soon 'twill be." In the evening Rev. and Mrs. A• V. Robb sang an alto and tenor • sel- ection "Night Is In the Quiet Skies" and ,Miss Alice Thornton's beautiful bird -like voice .was heard in "Abide with us, Thou Son of God To -Night." 'The Minister, Rev. A. V. Robb, deliv- ered appropriate messages at both services. The subject in the morning "Christmas Thankfulness" ` based on 2nd Corinthians 9:15,' and in the ev- ening "The First Christmas, Service" taken from St. Luke 2:8-17. Large and appr•.eciative audiences were in attendance throughout the. day, By request some of the music will be repeated next Sunday. Mrs. 'Wm. J. Johnston, organist and choir leader, deserves great credit for the very excellent work done by the choir. The members of the Y,P.S, of the United Church are planning a spec- ial meeting for Friday evening, as this will be the last meeting of the year tender the Presidency of Carman H therington. The guest spealer for the eveninge willbeVr. George. Taylorlo• of Whitechurch, Missionary Convener of the Young People's Conference. • A good attendance wilt be appreciated. Miss Ethel Johnston, of Byron, is spending the holidays with her par-, ents, Mr, and Mrs. Edward Johnston; George Peacock of Ottawa, with his parents, Mr, and Mrs. Janies Peacock; George Moffatt of London with his parents, Mr, and Mrs, Peter Moffatt; James McHardy spent Christmas with his nephew, Robert'' Aitcheson and Mrs. Aitcheson at Ripley. BELGRAVE A splendid program of choruses recitations, drills and dialogues and a visit from Santa Claus was enjoyed at S. ".S, No. 8 East Wawanosh tin. Thursday evening. Robt. Harrison entertained lads friends, an neighbors on Thursday evenins when she held a barn dated in the ':,rw barn which liar'been er- ected t -ecteti:'t , repla=ce the one which was burned two months ago. It is a tine large steel building on a cornea foundation. The pupils of S. S, No. I3 East \\ r wenosh, presented their Christmas prcigtani on Friday evening, when the school; was well filled: The program consisted 'of'elioruses;solos, +clhaloguesli dt•i11s and recitations, Santa Claus also. called here at the close of the pro - grant, Miss Margaret Kennedy who has spent the■past weeks with Mrs. Ino, VanCanip has returned to her home in Ottawa, Miss Fanny McRae of Bryon was a visitor with relatives here, Miss Louise McKenzie of Sturgeon? Falls is with her. parents, Mr. and Mrs, R. E. McKenzie for the holi- days, Bob 'Yuill who has ben in Northern Ontario the past few months has 're- turned hone, Miss Corinne McLean is home from London for the Holiday.' Gordon" Stonehouse of •London is home with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. R, Stonehouse. Miss Winnie Rae of Kitchener 'spent the week -end with friends here, Miss Colina ' Clark of Port Dal- housie is with her sister, Mrs. Mar- vin McDowell and her mother, Mrs. Clark. The pupils of .Belgrave School pre- sented their : Christmas program on Friday afternoon when the school was , well filled with parents and. friends. Rev. Townsend acted as chair- man and introduced a program of choruses, dialogues, drills ,recitations, duets and songs, At the conclusion Santa entered and distributed the gifts from 'the tree. Mn and Mrs, M. Cake of Fergus were visitors with Mr, and Mrs. Bran don on Sunday. " We are glad' to see Cecil Arm- strong back to his home after anop- eration in Winghem Hospital. Mrs. R. Yule visited for a few days with friends in London and 'Toronto last week; • Mr• and Mrs. W. Jeffery were call- ers with Mr .and Mrs. J,- Brandon. BELM'ORE The skating rink was opened on Saturday night. Mr, and. Mrs. George, Mundell serv- ed a fowl dinner to some of their friends on Sunday Visitors recently: Rev. and Mrs. Sinclair, Ivirs. Janes and Mrs. 'Sliattd' at Tom Abraham's; Mrs. Wilmot Jeffrey and son, Will, of Denver, Col., with Richard, Robert, Eleanor and Minnie Jeffrey; Lyle Fitch, teacher, , with his parents; Miss Marjory Herd of Clinton, with her parents. Children of the United Sunday School and Presbyterian Sunday School led in song in the United Church Sunday afternoon, with 'Mild- red -13allagh, as soloist, which was greatly enjoyed, Although the night was bitter cold a large number turned out -to the so- cial evening held at Fred Johann's Friday evening. The hours were whiled away in singing, recitations, dialogues by •the Children; mouth -or- gan music. Mrs, Balers and Mr. Baiers favored the audience with a Baierson byMr. sous accompanied the guitar. Finally Santa Claus arriv- ed . and distributed the gifts. Lunch brought a pleasant evening to a closes. One o"f the best concerts put on in years by the public school, was put on in the community Hall Wednesday evening, Miss Campbell, teacher, spent much time and patience in train- ing her scholars. The musical part was taken by Miss Jean Herd at the, piano. Violin and guitar music •by the Schiestel Brothers, guitar and sling by Miss :Lillian and Clayton Ed- wards, violin, Mr. Baiers and Jack Holland; song, Mr. O'Malley. The children all took their parts to per- fection. Some numbers were to be commented on, Bob Curie as the min- ister; Mary Abram and Isabelle Zinn as giggling school girls; the scare of a mouse and two drills were especial- lyvel1 done. Santa Claus was alittle .late arriving having trouble with his reindeer. Each children, received a bag of goodies, also a gift, The :trus- tees were also remembered. The hall was. well filled,. IVfeasles are going their rounds, Mrs. Harry Mulyey being the first victim. ST. HELENS • With Rev. H ,M. Wright as chair- man, the pupils of S.S. No. 4 ,under the direction of their teachers, Misses Sadie McCharles and Beatrice Mc- Quillin, presented a splendid enter- tainmcnt lit the Community Hall ort Friday night. The choruses, dialog- nes, drills,pantomines, etc., were in- terspersed with impromptu speeches while Mr. Weatherhead contributed a song to the conclusion of the pro- gram. Santa Claus appeared and _dis- tributed gifts front the welt -laden free. Mrs, l .obiits`oir '-'Woods lass rettts.n't. ed from a visit with her 'daughter, Mrs:' Mttrdie, Toronto. rat" To Alt It iour hope that even greater apartunitzes for serving you u��ll be afforded us during 1g36. ti` ALWAYS A GOOD .PLACE TO SHOP fh .04r ICAK 1g4 At the United Church on Sunday morning Rev. H. M. Wright chose. as hi ssubject "The First Christmas Gifts", . Mrs. Jansen sang "Holy Night" and the choir contributed a number. Teachers and students home for the vacation included Misses W. D. Ru- therford, of Kirkland Lake, Dorothy McQuillin of Sandwich, Dorothy Webster of London, 2y1da Webster of Toronto, Dorine Webster of Car- low, Jean Webster of Wingharn Jct., Irene Woods of Waterloo; Dorothy r 1% rte Miller, _ Jean' and Kathleen Thom, Norma 'Weatherhead, Lattrine Miller, Marie McCrostie, of Lucknow; Messrs. Chas. McQuillin of ClandeI. boye, Neely Todd of London, Hugh McCrostie and Gordon Miller, .Luck - now, George McQuillin of O. A. C., Guelph. "Julia has invited ane to her gold- en wedding." "Her golden wedding?"': "Yes, she is marrying a multi -mil- lionaire." • GRERI INGS To ou • many friends .and custom- ers — We wish` to express our sincere ap- preciation -preciation for the generous -iipport ac- corded us during the year now drawing to a close,and to extend to you our Very best wishes for a Hapy and Prosperous New Year. w . GREEF. The Good Shoe Store. Iappy \ew Year. Once again we extend to our pat- rons as the Old Year passes the wish that. they may enjoy a Happy.and Prosperous New Year. It is with a new spirit of good -will and great hopes that we all enter the New Year that promises to be replete with bet- ter times for all. til..,,..::;t •