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The Wingham Advance Times, 1932-09-01, Page 3orrie Vidotto:.4.4 WROXETER Misses Elsie and Marian • Gibson left for Winnipeg on sSunday by mo- tor. They were accompanied by their friend, Miss Allison Metcalfe, also of Winnipeg, and also their mother, Mrs, Thos, Gibson, who will go as far as Chicago and remain there for a month, the guest ef her son, Mr, John Gibson, Miss Isabel Davidson, of Toronto, Who has spent the past two weeks at the home of D. S. iVfacNaughton, returned to her home on Monday. Mrs, J. Lovell, Miss. A. .Fraser and Miss Laura Wright, were the guesti of 'friends at Stratford last Tuesday. Visitors at the home of theig par- ents, Mr. and Mrs. R, J. Rann, for the week -end, were, Dr. and Mrs. W. A. Spence, Toronto, Mr.' and Mrs. Ed. Rann, Jack and Barry, London; Mr. and Mrs. Alkin Rann and baby, of Brussels. Mrs, Raymond Elliott and Lois, 4th line; are in Toronto for a week's holiday. - Visitors during the week with Mr. • John D,avidson and Miss Davidson were: Mr. JackeMoffatt, Winnipeg, • Mrs. Stewart Sanderson and little daughter, Kathyrn, London, Mrs. l3. Moffatt, ,•Bluevale, Mr. and Mrs. Leggatt and daughter, of Hamilton. Mr. Anidrew Shearer, B.A., left on Friday for Sault Ste. Marie, where he is engaged, on the staff of the Technical and Commercial High • School, Misa Annabel Fraser, who has spent the holidays with her sister, • Mrs. J. Lovell, left on Thursday for. Orangeville, where she was the guest of her frieed, Miss Perfect, who ag- companied her to the Toronto Ex., leaving from there for La •Rivere, Man., where she is on the teaching staff Mr. and Mrs. •Clark Renwick, Isa- bel and Thelma, of Mildmay, also Mr. and Mrs. Jack Fitch, Belmore, were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Shearea. Mrs. Alex. Wright and her daugh- ters, Laura, Margaret and Vera, were Harriston visitors on Sunday. Miss Phyllis Mowat, of Toronto, is spending this week with her aunt, Mrs. Stewart MacNa.ughton. ,Visitors at the home of Mr. and. Mrs. J. Lovell during the past week were: Mr. and Mrs. Peter -Hay and son, of Niagara Falls; Mrs. Jno. Hay of Seaforth, also Mrsl'james Robert- son and Miss M. Fraser, of Bluevale.. Visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Alex. Wright during the past week were: Mr. and. Mrs. Clarnece Axelson, Detroit, also Mr. and Mrs. •, Alex.. Finlay, Mr. and Ms. C. King and daughter, Evelyn, all from Ches- ley, Mr. Jim McEwen, of Sault Ste. Marie, is a guest of his sisters and brother, Allan, of the )3, Line. Mr, and Mrs, G. S. Smyth were guests at a surprise party and ,press entation given by Gorrie friends to Mr. and Mr. Wessman, who "have recently moved to Barnholm, from Gorrie. • A very pleasant evening was spent. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Sanderson and Eleanor, Toronto, also Mrs. W. Mc- Laughlin and daughter, Margaret, of Winnipeg, are spending this week with Miss :Ritchie and Mr. T. Rit- chie. Mr, and Mrs. D. S. MacNaughton motored to London on Sunday, and spent the day with friends. School will open on Thursday here with Misses E. Davidson, E, Gaanble, A. Little and M. Mitchell, in charge. The whole staff have been re-engag- ed. Mr. Ken Edgar, toivn, also Mr. M. Stephens, of Gorrie, left last week on a holiday trip to Toronto, Bow- manville and Peterborough. Miss E. Stephens, Gorrie, accompanied them as far as Toronto. Mr. Davie, Toronto, took charge of the morning service in the Unit- ed Church, speaking in the interests of Prohibition Union, and presented his subject iii an interesting manner. Mr. Davie is a teacher in Toronto, and came well-informed on the work of the Prohibition Union. Rev. W. A. and Mrs. Finlay are expected home from their holidays this week. Mr. Finlay will be in charge of the service • next Sunday morning. Mrs. Berger and daughter, Wood- stock, spent the past week at the home of W. E. and Mrs. VanVelsor; Mr. Berger and son, visited at the same home over the week -end, Mrs. Berger and daughter returning home with them. Mrs. Johnston, of Listowel, was a ,guest of Mrs. Parke last week. Mr. and Mrs. G. S. Smyth and daughters, visited with friends at Attwood on Sunday.' Mr. and Mrs. McClennan, of Blue - vale, called on their fanner neigh- s. M. Sellers, on bors, Mr. and Mr Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Quitter and daugh- ter, of Midland, were week -end Velsor home, Mr. returned to Mid - guests at, the Van' Laurie •VanVelsor land with them. • Mr. and Mrs. Millar Moffatt, Tor- onto, also Miss Helen Gibson, Ford- wich, were Sunday guests of G. A. and Mrs. Weaning. Mr. and lairs. B. Smith,Stratford, Advance -Times Misspelled Word C 'lest TRY THIS ONE! And win a Free Ticket to the Lyceum Theatre. Three tickets will be given each week of the contest to three lucky winners. 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Miss Deans and also her entrance pupils are to be congratulated on their success, both having passed their examine - tions. Miss Winnifred Rae leaves this week for Belgrave, where she has been engaged to teach for the com- ing year. Master Jack Meighen is holidaying at Wingham and Point Clarke, for a few days. • Mr. and Mrs. Boyle, also Mr. and Mrs.. Hatcher, of Toornto, were guests of friends in tewn. The Misses Gibson treated their friends to a bridge party Friday ev- ening. •Mrs. Casemore, of the 6th con. of Turnberry, was a visitor at the home of her daughter, Mrs. W. Palmer; a few days last week. brightenedup with museco and paint and some improvements were made in the basement. Miss Ruth MCCIelland and Miss Agnes Edgar were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Moffat Sunday. AUGUST MEETING WOMEN'S INSTITUTE Mrs. A. Wright was hostess for the August meeting of the Women's Institute on Thursday afternoon. There was a good attendance of Members and visitors. Mrs. T. Gib- son gave an interesting talk on How 'Uncle Tom's Cabin' came to be writ- ten. Mrs. J. McLeod, a trained nurse, gave an instructive demonstra- tion on First Aid and also gave sev- eral Safety First rules. The Misses M. Baker and E. Musgrove then gave a demonstration of table setting and service. Mrs. B. Martin and Mrs'. J. Lovell, assisted Mrs.. Wright with the tea which- was served on .the Miss Maggie Linton is at present lawn. visiting with Mrs. James Rae, How - ick St. Mrs. Casemore, of Turnberry, is at present the guest of "her sister, Mrs. Sandy McDougal. 10th LINE HOWICK . Mi and Mrs. Wesley Strong and two children, of Tara, and Mr .and Mrs, Andrew Goodfellow and dau- Ate& W. J. 5trong, Of Fordwich ' gisters, Miss Margaret and Mrs. Tait, 'spent Thursday evening with Thos. Arena has materially helped us in re - left for Toronto on Friday, after cent years and the visitors and ex- hibitors are for- the inside judging ring where judging goes on every day regardless, of putside wea- ther conditions." "As for our Midway and Grand Stand performances being on a smaller scale, there is only one an- swer to that. A few years ago we discovered that Wirth and Hamid, those well-known New York theatri- cal bookers, could provide us with the very best in stage performance and Grand Stand attractions. We tried them once, and our patrons re- ceived their presentations so enthus- iastically that we have had thein ev- er since—and were fortunate to ar- range for their bookings again this year, And the same applies to the Midway—this will be the third suc- cessive year that the Model Shoals of America have formed our Mid- way,and they promise us an entire- ly new set of -thaws, attractions and the very latest in rides and novelties. The Western Fair is to be held in London on September 12 to " 17th. Over $40,000 will be spent on prizes and -attractions. Fair have always had their achieve- ment_ arrows pointed toward the eight goal, and they see no reason for drawing their bows this year. The Fair probably will not cost as' much to operate as it has at other times, but that is because prices are lower and money, goes farther today than it did a•few years ago. There, will be economy in some departments, but no stinting, and when the gates of the Fair open to the public on September 12th, we fully expect it to open on the finest exhibition ev- er held in this city."' • Manufacturers have responded as usual, and there will very little space available for those who seek to en- ter last minute exhibit," the Secre- tary • further states. "Of course with the commodious bui1dings for exhibition purposes that have been built in recent years, we have never been overcrowded, and there is little likelihood of any exhibits being den- ied entrance, providing application is made in reasonable time, for we re- alize how important a part our Fair plays in advertising and sales pro- motion for our industrialists," "The Agriculture Departments of the Western Fair have always been our • biggest features. The Ontario spending several weeks in town. 'They were accompanied by Mr. A. E. Gallaher of Salem. Mr. Bush is -at present quite poor- ly. We hope lie may soon be strong. again. , Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Wendt and daughter, Marion, of Oshawa, are spending a few days at J. R. Wendt's, Mr. E. Saunders and daughter, of • Hamilton', have taken up residence and Mrs. Strong. Mrs. M. Horsburgh and Mrs. T. Strong and Mrs, Norman Larding attended the quilting bee at R. Har - ding's, Saturday afternoon, • Mr. and Mrs. E. Dinsmore and little David, were Sunday visitors at T. Pritchard's. . Visitors at M. Horsbenigh's Sunday were: Mr. and Mrs. Herriot, Ethel Dodds, Mrs. Paul and daughter, of Strassburg, Sask. Mr. and Mrs, Darrell Donaldson with Mrs, D. Fisher, and baby, of Toromo„ also Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Lord and son, Jack, of Mrs. Beet Cooke, of Fordwich, spent Toronto, spent the past two weeks Sunday evening with R. Donaldson, with Mr, and Mrs. J. W. Gamble and other friends in Howick. Mr, Stewart Hunter and Miss M. NO CURTAIL- MENT AT THE Eskrick, of 'Kincardine, were guests of Miss Florence Hooper on Sunday. Wroxeter L.O,L.- was well repres- ented et Bluevale Church and Mem- orial Service last Sunday. Mr. and Mrs, Kenneth Gibson, of Hamilton spent last Wednesday with Mrs. Thomas Gibson. Mr. Eric Dearly, of Paris, was a visitor - of -Mr. and Mrs, J. A. Adams', last syeelc. Mr. Jas. MeEWen of Sault . Ste. Marie, is visiting his brother, Allen and sister, in Ternbeery. Ruskin Findlay 'is spending a few days in. Toronto., Mrs. McLaughlin of Winnipeg, is visiting her brother, Thomas, and her sister, Miss J. Ritchie. Mr: 'Wee, Paulin was thrown Irani a motorcycle which' he was riding on Howick St., ,a week 'ago Tuesday ev- ening, Besides painful cuts and bads. es to his arms, he received a bad eut on the ankle. He will be tumble to resume .work for sonic tinte. During the holidays some improve - Monts were done' at the sthool, the tipper rooms and halls have been WESTERN FAIR "There is no curtailment at the Western Fair this year," stated Sec- retary W. D. Jackson in a recent in- terview. "Thepast two years, which have been trying ones for other fairs, have been steps forward for the Western Fair, and even in 1930 we achieved our gate attendance re- cord," "The directors of the Western No better corrective exists today tole HAD COMPLEXION and ACID STOMACH ' Sold everywhere 'in 3.1e and 75c .ted tikga. CARTERS PILLS The servant girl had a caller the other night—a girl caller—who work- ed for a family farther down the street. And the woman of the house overheard this ecoriversation---it was about "fellers" as usual: "I seen Joe out with you last night," accused the caller. The other girl admitted it, "He's your steady feller now, ain't lie?"• pursued the first speaker. "I guess he is—that is, on Thurs- day nights." "Aw, I seen him with you on Sat- FOUR GENERATIONS - OF MaeGRATHS ,...••••.••,••••••••• An unique event took place here recently, when four generatioes of the MacGrath family were fortunate to be in Gorrie at the one time. The three younger members were guests of the fourth, Richard MacGratb, one of Gorrie's oldest citizens, J. E. Mac - Grath, of Toronto (son); -Rev, Alvin MacGrath (grandson), and son John- nie, of Ottawa, were the other three. Mr, MacGrath Sr., was born in Lower Canada, as it was then call- ed, some 87 years ago, coming to Howick and settling on the second concession at the age of eight years. However, like many in those days he had, to make a"shift for himself and for some three years was employed in the bushes of Wisconsin. Later be came to Wellington County where he married a Miss Welsh (who died a number of years ago) and for a few years -farmed in Maryboroligh township, later returning to Howick. He married Miss Mary Ortman, of Delmore, who, with six children: J. E., of Toronto, William of Herschel, Sask. and Joe at home, (Wilba) Mrs. McMillan, Listowel, (Susie) Mrs. Brownrigg, of Edmonton, and (Etta) Mrs, Scott, of Herschel, Sask,, are living. Up until a couple of years ago, Mr. MacGrath was in splendid helath and is fairly well even yet, in fact, he was able to walk, this season, to a wild raspberry patch a mile and a half or so from the village, pick his pail full and walk hone again, all in a morning. We also can boast of this esteemed gentleman was ap- pointed policeman of our village some thirty-five years ago, "and he filled that office until two years ago. SALEM Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Vogan and daughter, ,Miss Lillie from near Mild- may, spent last Sunday afternoon with Mr. arid Mrs. John Gowdy. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas McMichael and family spent last Sunday with Mr .and. Mrs. John McCreery and family of Molesworth -vicinity. Mr. and Mrs. Win. Leckie and children, from near Lucan, called at the home of Mr, and Mrs. Ira Neill. Mr. and Mrs. Clark Renwick and thildren, from east of Belmore, spent last Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. John Fitch, A number from this locality atende ed the Orange Memorial Service in Bluevale last Sunday afternoon. Mr. Davie; of Toronto preached a fine Temperance Sermon here last Sunday. The regular preacher, Rev. Mr. Finlay, vil1 occupy the pulpit on Sunday next, after his vacation. GORRIE Don't forget , that Gorrie will be the centre of attraction on Labor Day. Big Parade, Races, Sports and Etc. Concert at night. Come prepar- ed to spend the day in Gorrie and meet old friends. Guests during the week with F. C. and Mrs. Taylor were: Mr. and Mrs. James Jackson, of Clinton, son, Dr. Wesley Jackson and wife, also daughters, Misses Hazel and Zetta, all of Philadelphia, and grandson, Billy- Jackson, of Winnipeg; Mr, and Mrs. Adam Spence and daughter, Margaret; also James Spence, Palm- erston; Mrs. Loundsbury and daugh- ter, Miss Elizabeth, (who is a rec- ent graduate of a law school in Phil- adelphia), of Philadelphia, also Mrs. Bassel of Toronto. Mr. Howard Binkley, of Toronto, was as week -end visitor at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Hastie. Mr. and Mrs, Henri Roadhouse and son, Milton, Mr. and Mrs. Don- aldson, and daughter, Lois, all of Toronto; Mr. and Mrs. Bert Coop- er, of Fordwich, Ur. and Mrs. Flem- ing and daughter, Greta, of London, were recent guests of Mr, and Mrs. W. J. Gallaher.' Mr. and Mrs. W. Gotrible and fain- iI3r, of Waldemar, were visitors of Mr. add Mrs, T. 0. Johnston. Mrs. (Dr.) Kelly of Fordwich, was the guest of Miss Margaret , Foster, R,N., one day' last week. Mr. and Mrs, W. Pyke and fam- ily spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Laurence Galbraith. Mrs, 3, G. Newton spent a. day with Listowel friends last week. Rev. and Mrs. Butt and sons are pending a few days with ,friends in., To co ill to. Mrs, John Butt and son returned, to Toronto, after spending the past urday -nights, too." week at the parsonage. "Yes; but he ain't never steady on • Mrs. Jack Lord and son, of Tor - Saturday eights." onto, were recent guests at the home of Reeve and Mrs. J. W. Gaphle, Mrs. C. Pritchard and sq spent the week -end at her home, north of Gorrie, Miss Myrtle Short, of Toronto, spent the week -end at her benne here. Mrs. R. MacMillan and two child- ren, of Listowel, spent a few days with the former's parents, Mr. and Mr -s, Richard MacGrath, last week. Mr. and Mrs. Russel Grainger spent Sunday with friends in Guelph. Mr, and Mrs, Gamic:, of Toronto, were week -end guests of Mr. and Mrs. 'Thos. Scott, Mrs. Short return- ing to the city for a week's vaea- iton., The regular meeting of the W. M. S. will be held on Thursday after- noon of this week at Mrs. Pearl Kaine's home. • Through the holiday season the pastors of the United Churches in Gorrie and Fordwich have exchang- ed pulpits for the two months, Rev. Button, of Fordwich, supplying here for the month of August. However, beginning next Sunday, Rev, Butt, pastor, will conduct the services here at 11 aan. and 7.30 p.m. , Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Ashton, Miss Beryl Ashton and Leland spent a few days last week at Bruce Beach, where they occupied the cottage of Mr. and Mrs. T. 0. Johnston. Mr. and Mrs. George Foster, also Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Baker, spent the week -end in Galt. Mr. and Mrs. R. G. Newton and sons, Billy and Tommy, spent Sun- day with Guelph friends. Jack New- ton returned home after -spending the week in Guelph. Miss Alma Hastie returned to her school in Kitchener this week. Mrs. R. Edgar spent a few days with her son, Cameron and Mrs. Ed- gar, in Walkerton, last week. Miss Bessie Wylie returned to To- ronto this week, where she has ac- cepted a school. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Wright, Lake - let, also"Mrs. Mary Willis, of Kitch- - ener, were Sunday visitors with Mrs. Jas. Bell. Mrs. Willis remained and will visit her mother. Mrs. C. Pritchard, Jim and Roy, were Sunday visitors at the home of Thos. Vittie Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Foster, also Mr. and Mrs. Geo, Baeker, were week -end visitors with friends in Galt. • Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Black visited" on Thursday of last week with Mr. and Mrs. Cameros). Edgar, at Walk- erton. Mrs. R. G. Newton called on Lis- towel friends on Thursday of last week. The W. A. of St. Stephen's Churcte will meet on Thursday; Sept. Ists at the home of Mrs. Ernest King. Rev. C. C. Kaine, of Seaforth, and J. hI. Kaine, of Sturgeon Falls, vis- ited last week with Mrs, P. Kaine, FF. UTH Phm. B., Opt. D., R. 0. OPTOMETRIST Phone 118 Harriston, Ont. 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