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The Wingham Advance Times, 1932-09-15, Page 3rile Vidett•e anc .... REAL TALL CORN Last week we read in the Listowel paper of some tall corn near Orton. Gorrie boasts of corn 15 feet; this corn is growing on the small lot be- longing to the Parsonage, Rev. G. W. Butt planting and caring for it. Mr, W, Simson also has corn oil his town lot that .measures 13 feet,.: We would like to hear of something bet- ter than this. Mr. W. Simson also dug a hill of potatoes and out rolled four Irishmen that weighed 4 lbs., 6 o; a real dinner for a'farnily. GORRIE The services on Sunday in the Un ited Church were taken by Rev. Tur- ner, of Trowbridge and Molesworth Circuit. Rev, Butt preached the An- niversary -services n-niversary;-services in Molesworth Un- ited Church, Next Sunday the ser - vines will be withdrawn here owing to Orange. Hill Anniversary Services when the pastor, Rev. Butt, will speak at both services. Gorrie choir will also supply the music. The many friends of Mrs, C. Prit- chard are curry to hear of her not feeling so well again, but hope there will son be a change forr the better, Mr, Wm, Earngey Jr, had his household goods moved here on Sat- urday from Detroit by van.. Mrs. Earngey is also spending a few days here with her husband and son, -Dean. Mr. and Mrs. A, E. Toner, also - Mr. and Mrs. Jno. Hydnman motor- ed to Toronto on Friday and spent a few days with friends. Jack Ton- er returned home with them and will spendhis vacation under the parent- al roof. Mrs. G. M. Barton and little dau- ghter, Marlene, -returned to Fergus, after spending some time at the old home here. Master Sam Roag and Gordon Weber, of Listowel, spent Sunday af- ternoon with Jack Newfon, The Misses Aldyth and Norma Graham are at present visiting their sister, ''Mrs, Wm. Mayberry at Wood- stocic, Mr. Haugh Pritchard and son, Eric, spent a day last week in L"ondon.. Mr. and Mrs. Wm, Mayberry re- turned to Woorlcto•ck, after spending a week with the latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. 'Graham. Mr. and Mrs. W. C King and son, Earl, visited on Sunday with Mr, arid Mrs: Ira MacLean, at Brussels Mrs, Pearl .Kaine was a :Stratford visitor on Saturday. Miss Shera returned to London after spending a week with Mr. and Mrs. Victor Shera. Mr. and Mrs.Gordon Deyeli and xe 1w 1 Thurs., September 15, 1932 children, of Wingham, called on Mr. and Mrs, M. T. Abram on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Pritchard were in Bayfield on Friday attending a Presbytery meeting, Miss A:bbie Seip of Seaforth, was a guest of Miss Beryl Ashton- over the week -end. Mr. and Mrs. Wan, Whitfield and Ewart Whitfield, also Mr. Harvey Sperling visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Johnston, near Blue - vale. Mrs. S. Bricker and Mrs. M. Preis of Fordwich, called on Mr, and Mrs,_ Simson on Sunday. Mies Doris Craig, RN., of Wood- stock, was a guest of :Margaret Fos- ter one evening last week. ` "Harvest Home" services will be held next Sunday, Sept. 18th, at the usual hour, in Fordwich, Gorrie and Wroxeter in the Anglican ' Church, when Rev. E. L. Vivian, of Exeter, will be the special speaker. Mr. R. G. Dane was a Listowel visitor on Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Dave Chamney, of Blyth, also Mr. and Mrs. William Ashbee and children, Audrey and Bill, of Toronto, were .Thursday guests of Miss Kate Earngey. Mrs. Clark and Miss. Mae Clark`, were recent guests of the Misses Earngey. Messrs. C. E. Shera, Norm. Wade and Mr. Hooey, of Toronto, were Kitchener visitors on Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Ernest King and son Harry were visitors on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. George McCall, Brus- sels. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Wright and seon, of Lakelet, spent Sunday with Mrs. Jaynes Bell. Mrs. R. S. Clegg spent a few days with her sister, MTs. F. Lynn, in Fordwich this week, - Mr: and Mrs. R. J. Hueston spent a . couple of days last week in Tor- onto. Mr. Charles Hooey of Toronto, is spending his vacation with Mr, and Mrs- V. She= and other relatives. Mr. and Mrs .Thos. Bradnock were Torton 'visitors last week. Owing .tothe illness of Mrs. F. Cole the Institute will .meet this 'Wednesday at the . home sof the president, Mrs.. L. A. Ashton. 1VTr. Nicholls has returned home af- ter spending' ten days with his dau- ghter, Mrs. Hockridge in Guelph. The Women's Association of the United Church will meet this Thurs- day at the home of Mrs. W. -G. Strong. Miss Pearl Stinson has returned from Toronto and has made arrange- ments to carry on her .millinery as usual. Mrs. Wassman and Miss L. White Advance -Time Misspelled Word 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. Send your answers to the contest in early. 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Cr. 80.0W., Ge were Gorrie visitors on Monday. , Mr. and Mrs. Samuel-" Willis, of London, were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Charles King. Mrs. Sage, of New York, left for home on Sunday, after visiting Mr. and Mrs. W. Austin. Mr. and Mrs. Knowlson Hueston were Kitchener visitors on. Monday. Dr. and Mrs. McCutcheon, Philae delphia, visited for a short time last week .with Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Tay- lor. Dr. and . Mrs Whitley spelt the week -end in Toronto. 30 YEARS A POSTMASTER Postmaster Irwin is speeding a few days at London this week, visit- ing friends and taking in the Exhib- ition. It might be interesting to some of our readers to know that Mr. Irwin has held the position of Postmaster thirty years on the 27th of August last. Since that time a greatmany changes have -taken place and a large number of patrons of the Post Office thirty' years ago have been removed by different causes. We congratulate our Post- master and trust he may be able to WROXETER - Mrs. Larimer who spent last week with het mother, Mrs: Vogt, return- ed to her home in Detroit on Sun- day. R. C. Berkinshaw, B.A., L.L.D., Mrs. Berkinshaw and son, of Toron- to, were guests of .the letters' .tar encs, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Kitchen, re- cently. Mrs. Hetherington, of Toronto, is at present the guest of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Sellers.; Mr .and Mrs. A. Pleasance, Port Elgin, spent Friday with Mrs. White. On their return they were accom- panied by Mrs. White. Mr .and Mrs F. Kitchen spent a few days recently with friends at Galt and Capetown. Mrs. T. G Hemphill spent Satur- day at Arthur. Miss Winnie Rae, of Belgrave, spent Sunday with her parents, D. W. and Mrs. Rae. A car load of cattle was shipped from here to Toronto on Saturday. Mr. Jelin Riley of Morris, unload- ed two car of cattle from the north country on Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. D. Breckenridge, al- so Mr and Mrs. Wm. Breckenridge spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. C. fill the position for a number off Edgar, at Walkerton. years to come. Mrs. Maybee, of Belleville, and her SUCCESSFUL MEETING OF MISSION CIRCLE Ten members of the Progressive Mission Circle were present at a most successful meeting held Mon- day evening at, the home of Miss Alexandria Hamilton, with the pres- ident, Miss - Nellie Dane, occupying the- chair, •The meeting opened in the usual manner, by prayer and a hymn: The Scripture lessons I 'Cor. 13th chapter was taken by Mrs. L, Walker. Tlie roll call was respond- ed to by a verse of Scripture con- taining the word 'love.' Mrs: E. W. Carson, secretary, read the minutes o fthe last 'meeting, which were ad- opted as read. During the business period it was decided to make preparations for the usuaq bale to be sent to Toronto. An invitation was accepted by the Young Ladies' Circle to give a number at the Sectional meeting which is being held in Gargle United Church on Oc- tober 13th. Also the .Circle are in- viting the Wroxeter Circle to visit them next week, when they will be entertained at the Parsonage, Miss Evelyn Dane gave a short talk on "China", pointing out that the new law in that cuntiy had succeeded in having equal rights for women whichl before was unlawful, and up until re- I eently women were treated with dis- respect. Mrs. Victor Shera also gave a reading by Miss Mary Lamb, of 1 owchow, entitled ' "Opening Doors itt Cltina", which explained about Baby Welfare work and other items r of interest along missionary lines. The meeting was then closed by a most fitting hymn and prayer by the pastor, after which a social half hour was spent. son, Roy, of Toronto, , spent the week -end with her aunt, Mrs. L. Ruttan. For 60 years the world's best corrective for - CONSTIPATION and Ih11IGESTIOId Sold everywhere in 25c and 75c red pkgs TE _ .'S IMP 1 1 &youneed WE CAN SUPPLY ANY STYLE BEFORE PLACING YOURORDER PHONE US EOR PRICES Look For t fit@ Maple Le4f The Sign , of xuat il+ y Oolte Mr. Stewart McKercher paid a short visit last week -end with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. S. McKer- cher. Among those who attended the Ex. in Toronto last week were: Messrs, John and George McEwen, also Miss Ellen McEwen and Miss Beatrice Shearer. Miss Velma Higgins spent the week -end with her aunt, Mrs. Rich- ard Bennett, Gorrie. Misses Margaret and Irene Wright also Elva Stocks and Edith Weir, left on Moridaylor Stratford where they will attend Normal School. Mr. Robt. Paulin will attend Normal in London. Our best wishes to these young people for the coming year. Labor Day visitors at the home of Mr. Alex. Higgins were: Mrs. Will Burchill and children, of Wingham, also Mrs. J. Burchill and children, of Culross. Mr. J. H. Wade and Mr Wm. Gog- gin, Fordwich, spent Sunday at the home of IO. S. and Mrs. MacNaugh- ton. Viistors at the home of Mr and Mrs. J. Musgrove during the past week were: Mr and Mrs. Bennett Mitchell (nee Allea Musgrove) ; Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Mitchell, all, of Molesworth, Dr. Howard Mitchell and Miss Lillian Bateman, Montreal. Friends in this community were saddened to hear of the passing of Mrs. Andrew Gemrnill, of Salem, on Sunday evening, after t lingering ill- ness. Deepest sympathy is extended to Mr. Gemmill and her sister, Miss Allicot and other friends. Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Ballagh and family, of Kitchener, also Mr. and Mrs, Chester Higgins and family, were Sunday guests of Mr. and hers. Alex Higgins. Engagement Announced tllr. and Mrs. J. H. Richardson, of Kerrwood, announce the engagement of their daughter„ Freeda Marguerite, to Rev. Alexander S. Sanderson, of Brantford, son of Mr. and Mrs, D. D. Sanderson, of Wroxeter, the mar- riage to take place Tuesday, Septem- ber 20th. Mrs. W. MacLean and Mrs. D, VV, Rae motored to Belgrave Friday. Miss Winnifred Rae returned with them andspent the week -end at her home here. who and Mrs. Gay. Davidson, who spent several days at the hone of Mr and Mrs. John Davidson, left on Thursday for London, where they will visit friends, going on from there to their home in Oshawa. The Anniversary Services in Un- ited Church will beh ,eld on Sept, 25, Rev, A, M. Grant, of Belgrave will be the speaker for the day, and spe- cial music pe-cial.music will be given by the choir, Guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. D. W. Rae, during the past. week were Mrs. Shaw, Brussels, her daughter, Mrs. Jim Brown and Don- ald, of New Liskeard, Mr. and Mrs. Will McDonald, Ethel, Mrs. Rob- ertson, town, Mr, and Mrs. Will Rae and Joyce, of Waterloo. Mr. and Mrs. Rann returned 1onie. on Monday after having spent a few days in Toronto at the home of their Six Nations Indian Mission,' near of their daughter and son-in-law, Dr. end Mrs, W; A. Spence Mrs. Munroe, Mrs. Stutt and Mr. Allen Munroe visited friends in Mil- verton on Sunday. . Mr, and Mrs, Ward Sharpin spent. Monday in London at the Fah Miss Edgar and her cousin, Miss Bessie Edgar, of Galt, were week -end guests with Miss Ritchie. Mr, and Mrs. Arkell, of Teeswater and 1Vliss Arkell of Gen. Hospital, Toronto, were guests at the same home on Mondayof this week, Miss Quinn of Molesworth, is spending a few weeks with Mr. and Mrs. Henry Quinn. Mr. and Mrs. L. Felker and children, of Listowel, spent Sunday at the same home, ;Bill Parks spent Tuesday in Lon- don at the Fair; Canadian Chautauquas will present their series of programmes here on October 3, 4;. 5, 6. There will be two plays, as well as outstanding mu- sicians and speakers. A special treat is promised for the children's pro- gramme. Mr. and Mrs. Jim Breckenridge, Mr Alfred Agar and Mr. Jim Chand- ler spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Joe Curtis. Mr. Itrman Morrison of Swift Current, is spending a few days with her mother, Mrs. J. Morrison. Mr St. Clair, of Toronto, is visit- ing at Mr. I. S Durst's. Mrs. John McLeod is on a visit to Detroit. Mr. and Mrs. Elson Cardiff, Brus- sels, spent Sunday with Mrs. Mor- rison. Mrs. J. Wenger, of Toronto, spent the past week at the hone of her neice, Mrs. Fred Davey. Mr. Wes. Paulin was able to be up street last Friday, after an acci- dent some weeks ago,when he was thrown, from a motor cycle. At a meeting of the Young Peo- ple's Society of St. James' Church, which was held at the rectory, Gor- rie, last Friday night the Young Peo- ple took the opportunity of present- ing Robert Paulin with a fountain pen and bottle of ink. An approp- riate address was read by Miss M. Davey, while Miss 'Vera Durst made the presentation. Quite taken by surprise, Bob.' managed to make a suitable reply. He left Monday for London to attend Normal School. He was one of the active members of the Church and Young People's So- ciety. DO WELL. AT THE EXHIBITION It will ,interest many of our read- ers to know that the Huron Girls team who went, to the Ex. last week at Toronto, to compete in the table setting and service demonstration under the Institute Dept., succeeded in taking 8th place, which is splen- did, considering that 29 teanis com- peted. Tihs is the highest place held by a Huron team any year at the Ex The team go to London an Tuesday when they will compete with 18 oth- et. teams. Misses Eva Musgrove and Marjorie Baker are two members of the team, having won this distinction by their success in the competition held in Clinton some time ago, when they won beautifulp rizes and were also awarded free trips to Toronto and London. The girls have our best wishes for their success at Western Fair, WROXETER UNITED CHURCH W. M. S. The Septemebr meeting of the W, M, S. was held in the school room of the United Church, Thursday af- ternoon. Mrs. R. Stocks presided in the absence of the ]:'resident, The meeting was opened with the hymn "Breathe on me, Breath of God." Mrs. II. Timer conducted the de- votional period. After leading in prayer, she read a part of the 20th chapter of John, also one of a series of short sermons in which was set forth a practical, gio veli n. every -day This was followed by the hymn,. "Take Time to be Holy," The business items included the appointment of Mrs. W. Finlay to take charge of the now study book, "His Dominion of Canada", by Rev. Dr. Oliver, with a short period de- voted to this work at each meeting. The roll call was responded :to by verses in which the word "believe" occurred. With 'Service as the gist of her talk, Miss E, P. Ilaalewood, secre- tary of. Christian Stewardship, gave: an account of a recent visit to the. Brantford. Mrs, D. W. Rae read an interest- ing article by Dr. Ragawa, of Japan, relative to the Kingdom of God movement. 'qrs. S. McNaughton gave a splen- did description of Japan, under the headings, scenic beauty, climate, homes, courtesy and reverence, in- dustrial and economic conditions and also, described •a Canadian Academy in Japan which had its beginning 19 years ago, The W. M. S. liyrnn "In Christ there' is no East nor West". was sung and the meeting closed with prayer by Mrs. R. Stocks, GLENANNAN Mrs. John Metcalfe is spending, a few days with her daughter, Mrs. Howard Wylie, on the 6th of Turn - berry. Mr. David Breen, of Grand Rapids, Mich., visited recently with friends around here. Mr. Jack Willits, of Salem, visited the. week -end with his cousin, Mr. Alex. Marshall. Miss Estella Bennett of Wingham, visited Sunday with her sister, Mrs. Thomas Metcalfe. Mr .and Mrs. Oliver Stokes, also Mr. and Mrs. Alex. Corrigan spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs, Selah Breckenridge, of the 1st of Grey,_ Mrs. Hector McLean returned re- cently after visiting Guelph friends. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Breckenridge and Addie visited Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Cameron Edgar, Walker- ton. Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Weir spent the past week with Hamilton friends "Can't your baby talk yet?" "Yes, now we are. teaching him to be quiet!" * They stood on the edge of a crowded platform on the Under- ground Railway. It was obvious that the young man was very much in love with his pretty companion. As a matter of fact, he was pleading with her to marry him. The girl could not make up her misid. A train came in sight. The young man was desperate. "If you won't listen to me I'll throw myself in front of the train that's just coming in!" he cried.. The girl was frightened. "For goodness sake give me time to think," she said anxiously. -"In any case, there'll be another train in a minute." F. F. .a 0 UM Phm. 3., Opt. D., R. O. 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