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The Wingham Advance Times, 1932-04-14, Page 5t? • .1 rri tte r�xeter GORR.I E: The Angel of Death again paid visit to this community on.Thursda afternoon„' when Mrs. John Wyli concession 15, Howick, passed to lie reward. The deceased woman ha been seriously i11 for the past fou weeks, with a cold, which sheis sup posed to have caught at her 'father' 'funeral and which later clevelope into pneumonia . andcomplications Mrs, Wylie, whose maiden name was Miss Isabel Whiteman of Teeswater was a school teacher before her mar- riage some three and a half years ago. She was a member of -Corrie United 'Church, The funeral was private and was held on Saturday, Rev. Gordon Butt conducting •the service. Interment was made in the Wroxeter cemetery. The W. A. of St. Stephen's church ment on Thursday at the 'home of Mrs. F. C, Taylor. Quilting was the •order of the day. The regular meeting of the Young People's League was held in the school room. of the' United Church on Thursday evening. The Presi- dent, Miss Anne Douglas, presided.. After the opening exercises, Miss V. McCallum had charge of the .devo- tional 'period while Mr. Cooke: gave 'a very interesting -address. on What does it mean to be a Christian? The meeting was closed with the Mizpah benediction. The annual meting of the Presby- teriaar Ladies' Aid was held last Tuesday 'in ,the church with a good - attendance, when splendid reports were heard from each officer. The officers for the coining year are: President, Mrs. W. A. Irwin, Vive- President, Mrs. Burns Stewarts Sec- retary, Mrs. Stewart Edgar; Treas- urer, Miss B. McLaughlin. The April meeting of the W. M. S. was held in theschool room on Thursday, the president, Mrs. R. A. Ashton, presiding. The treasurer re -,mor ported $51.66 as the aint, of the Easter offering. Mrs. Cool -e, supply committee convenor, , reported work on hand. Mrs. Wylie was. appointed secretary .for associate members in place :of, Mrs. R. G. Dane who re- signed. Mrs, Abram was appointed delegate to Presbyterial' Convention in Wingham, April 26. Roll call was answered by sixteen members' with the word Love. The president in vited the May meeting to her. home. Mrs. Johnston, Secretary of . Christ- ian" Stewardship, gave a paper, The Romance of Stewardship: Mrs. 'A. Edgar gave a very appropriate read-' ing.entitled, ."Matthew,; the Business a. y c, r. d r s d Thursday, April 14th, 1932 FIRST SHAMROCK REBUILT FOR SEA SERVICE Man", showing how we have been too tardy in trying out the princi- ples of Jesus in the commercial life of the world. As Korea was the subject, papers were given by Mrs. Cooke, Mrs. Wylie, ,Mrs. Hamilton and Mrs. Nash,'dealing with the school life of the ICoreans. "Who- soever Heareth" was then sung and Mrs. Johnston closed' the meeting with prayer. - Miss -J. P. Sfinson has returned from Toronto and is carrying on her millinery business: • Arrangements have been complet- ed by the Library Committee to Bold a "Community At Home" in the Township Hall here on Friday evening, when garp.es will be played. and will begin at 8.30 sharp, so be there on time and try your luck fen- one orone of the prizes, Lunch 'will be served. t Work is being carried -on at the dam these fine days, and if the wea- ther continues favorable it is most likely before long Mr. Maguire will be able to chop again. • The "Pleasure Euchre Club" were entertained on Friday evening at the horde of Mr. and Mrs: R. G. New ton when five tables were .played. The winners were: ladies, Mrs. ,G. S, King, gents, Anson Galbraith; con- solation ladies, Mrs. W. Pyke, gents Vern Shera. - Sacrament of the Lord's Supper was held in Gorrie United Church Sunday morning. Mr. Alex. (Sandy) Hastie, Toron- UNUSUAL CHURCH — ON GUARD — ORIGINAL SHAMROCK Illustrative generally of the type Greece, unveiled recently in Athens. of architecture now prevalent in Ger (3) is a picture of the first racing many, the church -shown in.- (1) ,is yacht built by the late Sir Thomas nearing completion at Cologne. Ger- Lipton, "Shamrock 1," snapped at many has been credited with open-; Cristobal, Canal Zone, on a . cruise ing new fields of design which are i around the world. The old racer is rapidly becoming popular. (2) shows ;now owned. and skippered by Capt. Grecian soldiers on guard ; at the 1 Iay Elbo (Insert), .who has rebuilt tomb • of the unknown soldier of I it to suit present seagoing conditions to, is visiting at 'his horne here. Cl Miss Verna Osborn has returned after spending a few days at her home at Monkton, recently. Mrs. Neil of London, attended the • •funeral of her sister-in-law, Mrs. J. Wylie, On Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Sam Willis and Miss Bertie Willits of London were Sun- day guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles King. Mrs. R. S. Clegg spent the week- end at the home of her son, Delbert 1932 e Record 253.96 m.p.h. Feb.: 24 Daytona Beach "The Fact that I Fit DUNLOP Tires to all my world's record cars is sufficient Indication that I consider no other tire to be as safe and as completely reliable as "DUNLOP." ALL othe 61 Official V she's Auto Speed Records were made on THE WORLD'S FINEST TIRE 17 On Thursday evening of this week, Dr., Ramage will be in charge of the Y. P, League, when he will speak on "Good Citizenship Among Motorists." Reeve - J. W. Gamble will also gave a talk on County Council work. This promises to be a real interesting meeting, so young and old are asked to attend. The senior room of the Public School ha ebeen closed owing to the Principal, bliss A. Douglas, being ill with the flu. The W. A. of the United Church will meet on Thursday next at the horne of Mrs. R. G. Newton. :Mem- bers kindly keep this in mind. A Leap Year Hint Now ladies, please pay attention Of What I am about to hint, Here are some we will mention Who are worthy of the name. First in line is Knowlson Huestdn, He's fond of the girls, you all admit He is tall, he is slim, A girl just the store would just suit him. Then comes Austin Hueston Who still retains his pride, Girls, he's just dying To get a little bride. Now Norman Clegg, A man with -a smile, The girl he marries Must be in style. There's Adain Sippell Has a House he'd like to share, She must very clever be, For he's as particular as can be. On a chicken fans live "Sandy" 'Edgar, He is Very shy, poor soul, And he would be very gracious For a wife to wash his dishes. Now.. there's Ed, Bricker, Who earns the bread, NOW nurses, Listen, He's dying to west." Say Emerson Shera is tall and fair F. m 110 UTTHH Phm. B., Opt. D., R.,0, OPTO11/METRIST Phone 118 Harriston, Ont. "The Best (quipped Optical Es, tablishntent hi, this part of Ontario's All he lacks is a little hair,. His pockets are well -lined with gold His choice is either young or old. Lloyd Cather,, six feet, two, WTith his work ,doesn't know what to do, - Girls, if you only "pop" the question He'll say "yes" without hesitation. Girls, George McKee is in the line, For a husband he'd be fine, He's a man five foot, eight, Hurry up,, or you'll be late. Sammy Stinson is a dandy chap, Any Woman Will have a snap, If only his house you can share, And settle down a happy pair. Hector Hamilton, short and fat, Wears his hair neat under his hat, He is ready to settle down, So, come along and live in town. Bill Young is middle-aged, A fine chance for some old maid, If there is anything in a name Her age will always be the same. A man with a title is Bennie Ma- guire, And how he necls a wife, "Be gotry" She must have an education To help him in his high position. Laurence Short is full of life, All he needs is a wife, He may be set up soon, Come along, while there is room. Jacky Musgrove, last but not least, He's the guy to stir up the yeast, So girls, get busy and set your cap For this clever fair-haired chap. We- still have eligibles too numer- ous' to, mention, But we haven't the space to draw your attention, If, from this list you cannot choose, We'll send another very soon. i '9t 12th LINE HOWICK Mrs, James Underwood returned home after spending a few days at Mr; Wesley Unclerwood's. Mr. arid. Mrs. John Hill visited at the latter's father, Mr. Thomas Vit - tie. Mr: Jaynes Warrel called on some friends in this burg recently, Sunday visitors at the home of J. Finlay were Mr, and. Mrs. Lorne Laird of Toronto and Mr. Cecil Day of Gorrie., Mr. Robert and Miss Baker spent Sunday in Gorrie. Mr. F. Wessman visited with : Mr. and Mrs. Cleve Stafford. Mr. : Henry Finlay visited with friends near Wroxeter. Mr. T. Vittie was -a' week -end. vis- 10th LINE HOWICK The' homes who have been at- tacked with the flu recently are: Zurbrigg's, Rritchard's, Scott's and, Craig's. It seems that the farther the epidemic spreads the more sex, ious it is, We are pleased to report that Miss Lizzie Graham is much: improved after her serious: illiress, Mr. Mosley Zurbrigg visited en Sunday at his home here. Mr, and Mrs. Milton Litt and son Lloyd, of Owen Sound, spent a few. days last week at the formers' par- ental home. Miss „Olive Strong, of Palmerston, spent Sunday at her hoarse here. Mr, and, Mrs. Norman McLeod and child of the 15th coir,, Mr. and, Mrs: Ed. Jacques and Leola, of the 12th con., viisted on Sunday. at the Craig home. - Mr. and Mrs. John Fleet and fam- ily visited on Sunday' with the lat- ter s at-ter's mother, Mrs. Wm. Scott. Mr. Jack Douglas, employed at Hugh McLeod's, spent Sunday at his -parental 'home, 17th con. Miss Verda Strong visited Thurs- day with Mrs. Dan. Ziegler. Waterway Treaty Soon Ready Ottawa --Excellent no ress has been made by Hon. William Dun- can Herridge, I .C., Canada's Min- En ester to Washington, in the negotia- IV tion ,of the proposed treaty with the q�k "United States for the improvement; of the St. Lawrence waterway above Montreal,' aid the expectation in well-informed circles is that the proposed agreement mny be signed within a month. It will be some time however before the construc- tion on the seaway will commence as the treay will have to -be ratificd- by the Canadian Government, and this will not iikey take place until the fall or the next regular session of the House, WROXE•TER Mrs. Ahold Edgar and children returned last week -after spending a couple of weeks iii London. lily. J. Penny. of Waldemar, form- erly of Fcmdwich, Inas been appoint- ed foreman 00 this section of the C. b I>.r. Mr. Earnie Platt of Wingham has been hi charge of the section as the foreman the last two week. Mrs. W. 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