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The Wingham Advance Times, 1932-05-05, Page 3le Thursday, May 5th, 1932 GOIRIE. The regular meeting of th P. Leagtre was held in the sch room of the United Church Th day evening With a good numbe members present. Mr. .H. E. Co presided over the meeting which opened in the usual manner. El Butt took charge of the devoti period. Mr. Cooke gave a short dress on "Harmony" • which was keeping with Miss Evelyn Steph topic when she gave a delightful on "What Music Means to Me," also sang a solo as did the pas Rev. G. W. Butt, The meeting closed •with a hymn and the Miz benediction. The meeting this we Thursday, May 5th, is to be t "Mediterranean Cruise" which is open meeting for all. Mr. and Mrs. D. -Dane and s Whitney, of Toronto, were week -e guests of Mr. and Mrs. Isaac' Wa Mr. James Graham of Toro spent the week -end with his fatli Mr. Robert Graham. Mr. Howes Sr., of Toronto, spe a few days with his son, Mr, E Howes. ' Mrs. W. C. King and son, Ea spent the week -end with Mr. a Mrs. Thos. 'MacDonald, of Mol worth. Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Campbell, Listowel, called on Gorrie. friends Thursday. Mr. and Mrs, R. Grainger, al Mr. and Mrs. V. Shera, visited wi Guelph friends on Sunday. Mr. M. T. Abram, of Stratford, spending a few days at his home i town. • Mr. Bleaker, of Goderich, spen the week -end in town. Messrs, L. F. Ashton, Rev. G. W Butt, H. Spading, G. Wright, A Wearring, of Wroxeter, E, SparIin and C. McCallum and Mr. Stinson nmotored. to Hamilton on Saturda with the Listowel Male Chorus an . who were successful in securing th trophy. Mrs. Gibsen, also Miss Jean Mil ligan, of Wroxeter, were Mond guests of Mrs. J. King. Mr. and Mrs. L. F. Ashton, als Mr. H. Sperling and Everett Spar ling, spent the week -end in Toronto 1 -Mr, Nickells returned home from Guelph on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Stinson and family returned home an Sunday to Detroit, after spending two. weeks with the fornier's sister, Miss J. P. Stinson. Mr, and Mrs, Robt. Ashton and son, Leland, spent the week -end in Sarnia.. Mr. Ewart Whitfield, of Arthur, spent the week -end at his home in town. Mr. and Mrs. H. Herzog spent Sunday at the hone of Rev. and Mrs. Garland, of Ilderton, Mrs. M. Thompson, also Mr. W. .Hicks, of Mitchell, called on Corrie friends on Sunday. � Mrs. A. Thornton, also Mr. W, G. bxregg accompanied Mr. and Mrs, G. Thornton of Bluevale, to Ingersol, where they attended the funeral of a cousin, the late George Harris, last week. e Y. ool- urs- r' of oke was mer: onal ad • - in ens' "' talk She tor, was 1)511 ek, he an on,. nd de. oto, er, nt art rl, nd Mole worth. on so th is n t g y d e ay 0 OLD need „i., ,(per upq��p { f^ A(�. ?' 114.,.. ��',`e° ULATI � ' `I� �(�iL,�31� �I CASTORJA WILL DO III Vixen your child needs regulating, relnetnber this: the organs of babies and children are delicate. Little bowels roust be gently urged -never forced. That's why Castoria is used by so many doctors and mothers. It is specially made for children's ail- ments; contains no harsh, harmful drugs, alo nareotics. You ean safely i. give it: to young infants for colic 9 pains. Yet it is alt equally ,effective +regulatorfol' older children. The next time your child has a little cold or fever, or:a digestive upset, give lent the help of Castoria, the children's own remedy, Genuine Castoria al�. s has the muse: {{� Ar'°4 J ASTORIA t O FAMILY HAS CEN UR Yor CONTINUOUS CONSULAR. SERVICE Miss Spereman, of Toronto, was in town last week classifying the, library books. The hoard are busy this week arranging the books in the proper order. The May meeting of the Women's Institute will be held at the home of Mrs. P. Laine on 'Wednesday, May 11th. Arrangements are being made to have the Wroxeter people stage their play here under the auspices of the W. I. on Friday, May 13th. 10th LINE HOWICK Mr. Glen Donaldson of SanFran- cisco, .Calif., spent Iast week with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Donaldson. It is seven years since he left these parts and he looks hale and hardy. Miss Verde Strong visited with her sister, Olive, over the week -end. We welcome Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Burrows to this neighborhood. Mr. Morley Zurbrigg 'and Edwin Martin spent the week -end under the parental roof. Mr. Keith Donaldson, of Detroit, Mich,, is visiting with his parents, and other friends, this week. Mr. Sam Jefferson, of Mildnnay, spent. Sunday evening at T. Strong. Mr. Herb Demmerling is now working for Toni Strong. Mr. and Mrs. Wendt and family of Clifford, were Sunday visitors at T. Pritchard's. WROXETER In the Town Hall, Wroxeter, May llth, under the Dept. of Agriculture a girls' coaching class will be held, Miss Durnin will lecture on "Cloth-. . ung'„ and "Nutrition in the morning* continuing with "Nutrition” in t afternoon. Many will remember t successful class held here last su aver. This, however, willbe for o day only, hours being 9 a.an. to TRADITION — DINNER TIME For 100 years the Sprague family has represented United States at Gibraltar, and we see Richard Louis !Sprague (1), present consul of "the rock" snapped on the day the family entered its, second century of con- sular service. (2) Roland, the huge sea -elephant in the Berlin zoo, re- ceiviug .a tit -bit from its keeper. (3) 1 FINE CARVING—MA.Y RESIGN 1 A piece of intricately carved wood from the Golden Pavilion of Jebol, 'Chinese Lana Temple, which' has been dismantled into 10,000 pieces, to be sent to the Chicago World's Fair. Premier Otto Braun (4), head of the Prussian cabinet, which is to resign on May 24 because of the heavy gains made by Hitler's party. few days in London. Mr. and Mrs. Aldred Wearring and children spent Sunday in Ham- ilton. District Deputy Master Stewart of Bluevale, paid an official visit to AAT • oxeter L.O.L. 1511, on Monday evening. I'dr. and Mrs. George Sproat, • of Detroit, are visiting the former's mother, Mrs. C. Sproal, Born—In Detroit, Mich,, on Fri - he !day, April 22nd, 1932, to Dr. and he Mrs. Roy Stanley Smith, a son son m- —Roy Stanley. 12 a.m. and 1.30 p.m. to 4, with a pos- i GLENANNAN sable half day later on in the month devoted to judging; All girls eel are interested are invited to atten Mres, R. McLaughlin who h spent nt tl p ne winter with friends Oshawa, returned to her home o Howick St. on Friday, Mr. John McNaughton, of Lo don, is at present visiting with hi son, Stewart, 2nd con. of Turnberr John Muir, of Stratford, is th west of his brother, George, here. Mr. Gavin Davidson of Oshawa i at present visiting his father • an sister, in town. The service in the United Churcl on Sunday evening was well attend ed, the young people having charge of the service, Mrs. Annie Stewart and (laughter Nellie, and Mr, Glen Mitchell, also Messrs. Ale and Athol Stewart, of Toronto, spent the week -end with friends in the vicinity. Miss Ruth Sangster of near Dray- ton, spent , the week -end at her ohne here. Dr and Mrs. Spence, of Toronto, eat the weekend at the home of c latter' parents, �Mr, and Mrs.: J. Rano. Miss Alice Mealien, of Wilgbani, sited on Sunday at the home of r brother, Mr. Anthony Meahen, Miss Margaret Durst left last ek for. Toronto where she 'has se- mi a position. Miss Kate Wa11er, of Toronto, is. ending a few weeks at her Home Woodrow Wendt of Windsor, is iting at the home of Mr. and s. J. R. Wendt. llIrs. Arnold Edgar and daughters teen and I#rances, are spending a no Mr. Clarke .Elliott, of Toronto, is d spending the summer months with Tris father, liar. Win, Elliottad HSr. in Mr. and Mrs. Rae Little, also Miss n Isabel Metcalfe and friend, of Tor- onto, spent the week -end with Mr. Lot and Mrs. John Metcalfe. s • Miss ,Elora Stokes visited last week with her sister, Mrs. Seiah e Breckenridge, of Grey. Liss Mary Haugh, of Toronto, is s visiting with her parents, bir, and d Mrs. Thomas Haugh. Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Marshall and son, Alex., spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Willits, Salem. q r C In s1) th vi he tive clt SP 110 vis Mr Lo BELMORE • (Too late for last week) . Mrs, Alex. Casemore is under the doctor's care. Miss Ruth Corrigan is clerking in Alex. Casemorc's caboose. Jack Herd• is making' use of his artistic taste in beautifying the man- se lawn. A few more such young men are needed in the village. Mrs.. Jack Reid and babe of Wrox- eter spent a clay last week with her parents. A splendid ,meeting of the Wom- en's Institute was held at the home of Mrs. Roy Rutherford on Wednes- day afternoon. After singing of tl Ode and reacting the minutes, Mr (Rev.) Turnbull gave an address o Easter; a humorous reading (All Nancy's Quilting Bee) was read b you are both held in the commun- ity and to assure you that you have many loyal friends who take this simple way of wishing you a Iong and happy life together, and one that is filled to the brim with all the blessings God can give. We are particularly minded of the splendid contribution that you have already made to the life of your church and community, all alike are unstinting in their praise of this generous service, and as a pledge of. such friendship and as a token of regard and esteem we present to you this small gift; may our affections for you both still last long after this gift has outgrown its usefulness in your new home. SLAT'S DIARY By Ross Farquhar Friday—;Ala told pa when he saw her Finger tyed up that she had burnt it when she went to take the pie out of the Uven. Pa ast her if she screemed and she sed No she dident creem be- cuz they wassent enny bddy in the house to hear her Even if she did screem. Saterday— well I wirked in the Grosry store to- day. till noon. Mr. Hertz seen me eating sum Choklet drops and he sed to nue. Is that what I am paying you for. and I replyed and sed. No Mr. Her, tz you are not poying me for this becuz I am willing to do this for nuthing. & I smiled at him Kindly. , but he payed me off at noon and sed he thot mebby he cud struggle long with out Hie. Sunday—Bruce Smith has quit 10 a S. if n nt Id y lying in e aroplane I gess. He cum own lass nite and broke a few legs t 1 & arms. and when they ast lnnu 3f why he dident carry a Parrashoot he to - sed they all ways seamed like. such la i- I slow Contrapshuns, b Mundy -Pit got in bad with the boss down at the noose paper today I becuz he lets a Head Line go by witch sed. The Wages of Son is • Debt. 1 Teusday—Mr. l3ledder sect he all ways thot the drug Store bisness Was the nicest bisnessin the wirld and after he bot his drug store lie got a long Fine intill 1 day a fella cams in and wants a Perscripsluun filled. then lie got Despundent. Wensday—Emmy Lutz has got a new Baby and today. Ant Emmy tuk her a thermoineter to put in the Babies bath water but Emmy (luta) sed it woodent do no good becuz the baby was to Yung to know whut the , Themounmeter sed any ways. Thirsday. -Ant Emmy cracked 1 of the Lenses in her glasses today but she Sed slie wassent a going to get lean i\Icl.oan, and "Ode to a Lot c Stovepipes" by Minnie Jeffrey, in terspersed with the singing of Inst tote songs. It was decided to sere the Hall Tuesday afternoon. Mrs Rutherford and Jean McLean hac the honor of serving 1•unch, Eighty or more gathered Friday evening at the home of Mr, ane Mrs. ,Alex. Corrigan, Glenannan and presented therm with a beautiful case f silverware. :Miss Helen Mulvey ead the , following address while ean Herd presented the, gift; Mr. orrigan Made a suitable reply thanking them for their gift, the younger set spent the remainder of the evening dancing, To Mr, and Mrs. Corrigan: It is with a pleasure that is very real' and sincere that we have come here on what we hope will be a me- morable occasion in your life. For it is our desire to give expression) to the very high esteem with which tine proceeding of last week, How and Ferguson, < foraiier .I'rernier o Ontario, again denied that as far a he knew none of $125,000 went t the Conservative party, 1` he nun looked for file of Aird papers wa tabled at the commission and cause! quite a sensation by its appearance. Makes Old Roads New A new highway machine invented by an Iowan digs up the surface of old gravel roads, mixes the material with a bituminous binder and spreads the mixture hack on the road again, Highway Camps to Remain. Open A limited number of highway con- struction camps in Northern Ontario will retnain open after May 1, in re- sponse to requests from a number of men employed therein that they be allowed to continue work after ex- piration of the relief grant period at that date, by Hon. WiIIiam Finlay- son, Ontario minister of lands and forests. Drayton Retires As Head of Board Sir Henry Drayton relinquished the post as chairman of the Ontario 01RR1110311041 3001R111gO3R0111111: IUii.RLL ROOFING Colored or plain. For houses, barns, sheds, garages. "Council Standard" or "Acorn." quality. Easy and quick to lay, permanent, proof against fire. Free estimates gladly sent. Send measurements. Makers!' Preston Steel Trues Barns, Gal- vanized antis BarnDoor Hardware, Preston Led -He Nails, Double -Mesh Metal Lalli Ventilators, Roll-.NFold Garage Doors. All hinds Sheet Metal Building Material. E'v teei q� !mated Guelph St., Preston, Ont. Factories et Montreal and Toronto 14111i1 lllBU3t1/Ap10017113113111031t131111110111111111111111.1 Liquor Control Board this week, Stewart McClenaghan, ex-M.P., of Ottawa, who has been vice-chairman assumed the post. The board will now function with two members in place of three and the chairman's salary will be $10,000 per year, not $20,000. Thus a considerable saving will be effected. Tight Fit But Paint Untouched Residents of Panama Canal Zone had their biggest thrill since the "big ditch." was finish- ed when the Canadian Pacific liner "Empress of Britain" pass- ed through the canal in April. As the largest vessel ever to nav- igate the canal the Empress re- ceived unusual attention. In fact as far as canal officials were concerned, she was viewed with furrowed brows. The lock -keep- ers, if they wanted to, could have lumped aboard her, so tightly did she fit. Furrowed brows narked Chief Officer, W. G. Bush: -Wood, R.N.R., of the Empress of Britain. As the "]Mato" he is responsible for her gleaning white painted sides SALEM Miss Margaret Simmons spent a few days' with friends near Ford- wielr. A number from this locality :at- tended the funeral of the late Mrs. James Powell who resided near Win , Mr, i) L. Weir has h asecl the farm recently vacated by Mr, Win. King. Sunday School has been re -organ- lied with Mr. D. L. Weir as Super- intendent. Mr. Wilbert Gallaway has com- menced to build Mr•. Bert 7 ongley's house to replace the one which was recently destroyed by fire.. Bride '-• "Pierre is perfectly wend- et£ul to me, .mother, :He gives inc everything I ask for," Mother --"That merely shows, ni, I dear child, that you : are not asking enough." IIIVITH Phm. 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