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The Wingham Advance Times, 1932-10-06, Page 3ette ani Thursday, October 6th, 1932 X im New reakfastood for Cooks k 24 mins. atter the water boils GORRIE A large crowd attended the school Fair here on Wednesday of last week. The 'exhibits were real good. and the children of the different schools did the Strathcona Exercises together, Inspector Game of Walker- ton, directing. A feature of -the day was the presentation of a silvermed- al e -al to Miss 'Aline Clark, 'by Inspector Game,. she taking 2nd place in . sec- uring high marks at the Entrance exams. •We congratulate Aline. Gorrie and vicinity were well re- presented at Howick Fair, held in Fordwich on Sat., Oct. ' 1st. Mr. and Mrs. Jno. Hyndman and Mrs. R. H. Stephens attended Har- riston Fair on Friday and, were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. D. Hicks. Mr. D. W. Dane motored from Toronto on Saturday and attended the Howick Fair. Mr. and Mrs. I. Wade returned to Toronto with him, where they will visit for a while. Oct: 16th, Rev. G. W. Butt will' preach Anniversary Services in Lake- let, at 2.30 p.m. He will have the regular services in the United church here at 11 a.m., but owing to 'Pres- byterian Anniversary here the even- ing services will be withdrawn. The _ Sectional Meeting of North Section of the W. M° S. of Huron Presbytery will be held in Gorrie United Church on Oct. 13th, Din- ner will be served in the basement by the Milks of the W.M.S., Gorrie. Next Sunday, Oct. 10th, the anni- versary services of the . -United Church will be held. The Pastor,. Rev.' G. W. Butt, will be the speak- er. Services at 11 a.m, and 7.30 p• m; Special music by the choir and assisted by Listowel talent. R. Grainger and R. H. Stephens discontinued going on the road with their trucks for this season. Rev. G, W. Butt and 'Mrs: Butt were in Clinton on Saturday attend- ing the funeral of a relative, Miss E. Smith, who passed away in Detroit Miss Jean Snell, of Jamestown, was a guest at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Anson. Ruttan, over the week- end. Mr. and `.Mrs. M. T. Abram and son, Vern, visited on Sunday with Mrs. Abram's parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Schnock, of Ethel, One evening cast week while Mr and Mrs. Russel Grainger and niece, Miss Norma Hockridge, were motor- ing to Listowel a car driven by a Listowel resident, smashed 'into them causing considerable damage to .the car. Mrs. Grainger was• cut badly about the face which necessitated several stitches. Miss Hockridge was also badly shaken up. Miss Ward, of Wingham, has been engaged to nurse. Mrs. C. Pritchard. Mr. Earl Howes called_ on Gorrie friends last week. The W. A. of St. Stephens have withdrawn their meeting on Thurs- day, owing to Deanery greeting at "Yes --we're both. feeling .fine" Low evening rites 00 siartion.10 ata tier calls begins 7.00 pat, Still ktvar WO, Nies as b.3® pay. Joe Thompson and his wife • were glad when .Gwen finished Business College and got a good position in the city. But Gwen was the last of the family and the house was pretty lonely. Then they ,found they could call her on Long' Distance telephone for as little as 30 cents. So now, every Fri- day evening, Gwen waits for their call and the weekly talks snake them all -. feel better: long Distance is easy,to use, depend- abl4, and surprisingly inexpensive. Bayfield. WR,OXETER • Miss Janet. Allan left on Wednes- day to resume her duties .as Asst. Dean of Women, Queen's University at Kingston, after spending her va- cation with her parents, Mr, and 11frs, George Allan.. Mr• and Mrs. W111, Nairn, of St, Marys, were Sunday guests of F C. and Mrs. Taylor. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Douglas,' of Orange 1 --Till, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. W. Sirrison. ' Miss A. Douglas and Miss V, Len- nox, will attend Teachers' Conven- tion Thursday and Friday of this week at Chesley. Mrs, Hockridge, of Guelph, spent. a couple of days at the Dome of her. sister,, Mrs, R. Grainger, .where she also visited her daughter, Norma. Mr. George Sinkins, of Kitchener, was a Saturday visitor at the home of Mr. and Mrs. V. Shei•a. Mr. and Mrs, Thos. Earl .. were. Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Joe: Wood, at Clifford. Miss. Kate Earngey has a flock of barredrock pullets, hatched the last week in April, and are so matured that they have beenlaying for two or three weeks. Mr. and Mrs. S. Willis of London, Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred Malice of Kip - pen, were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. King. Mr. and Mrs. Gamies, Miss A. Cousins accompanied by Miss Myrtle Short of Toronto, spent the week- end with the latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Short. Mr. and Mrs. Dungey family, y an d a mil y, attend the funeral of John Corbett in Mitchell on Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. George McColl, of Brussels, and Mr. and . Mrs. Luke Speiran, of Moncrief, were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest. King. Miss Beryl Ashton, of Seaforth, al- so Mr. Spence Ashton, of Toronto, spent the week -end at their home here. Mr. and Mrs. D. S. Hicks, Harris - ton, called on Gorrie friends Mon- day. The Presbyterian Ladies' Aid was held at the home of Mrs. Hugh Pritchard on Tuesday afternoon of this week. Mr. Clifford Cathers whp has been spending the past two weeks at the home of Mr. and Mrs. R. Cathers re- turned to his hone' in Hamilton on Sunday: Mrs. Cathers and daughter, Norma and June, spent the week -end here, returning with Mr. Cathers. Mr. and Mrs. H. Herzog spent Sunday with Fergus friends. Harvest Home and Thanksgiving Services will be held in the Presby- terian Church here on Sunday, Oc- tober 9th, at the usual hour of ser- vice, . 2.30 o'clock. Mr. Thos. _ Musgrove, Mr. and Mrs. Robb and -children, of Strat- ford, spent the week -end with the former's broiler, Mr. James Mus- grove. -Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Hastie spent the week -end in Brussels, accompan- ied Mr. and Mrs. McLean to London on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Jno. Montgomery and family, of Guelph, spent Satur- day with Mr. and Mrs. J. Montgom- ery Sr., and attended. Howick Fall Fair at Fordwich, where Mr. Mont- gomery presented the 'Silver Cup to R. Graham for the best horse_ on the grounds. This cup was donated by. the Continental Life Insurance Co, of which Mr, Montgomery is District Manager. We congratulate Mr. Gra- ham on being the owner of such a fine span of horses. Mr. Graham has taken in a number of fairs this fall, and to date has been winner at each one.' Strong Bros., N. Wade and G. Brown, are all meeting with success at the fairs also. A large congregation-wer.e present. at the United Church here Sunday morning when communion services were held. The pastor took for his sermon '1 Cor.: 11-23. Communion services were also held in the Pres- byterian Church here, when Rev. A. Leggatt,. pastor, preached an impres- sive sermon. Mr•. Bert Sage received last week, as a gift from his brother; a riding bridle which is made of horse hair, and there are no broken hairs visible. This unique bridle is dyed in colors, red and black as well as the natural color, and was riiade by a Texas cowboy, who took over two and a half years to make it and it is valu- ed at $250, The like of this has nev- er been seen in this country. Owing to Sectional meeting being held here oir Thursday next, the Wo- men's Institute will meet on Tuesday Oct. 11th, at the home of Mrs. Cook. Roll Call, Suggestions for growing winter bulbs. Lunch, Mrs. Cook and Mrs. Cole. "1 wish 1 had come to this hotel. a month ago," "Aly, you flatter my place," "\'V'liat I mean is that I would ra- ther have eaten these eggs then than rl(5w,rr Mr, Thomas Lovell, of Howick, spent Sunday with friends in town. Mr, Billy Parks spent the week- end with friends at St. Marys. Mr, and Mrs.. Dulrnage, of Palm- erston, spent onen day last week the guest of Mrs. Ruttan. Mn and Mrs. Fred Kitchen are spending the week with friends in Toronto. Mrs. Tony Meahen and Miss Laura Mitchell, of Wingham, attended the wedding of the former's brother, Mr, Fertney, at St. Marys last Friday, Rev. Mr. and Mrs. Finley and son, Rustin, motored to Toronto, Wed - The The Canadian Chautauqua are pre- senting their programs in the hall this week. The semi-annual meeting of the Deanery of Huron is being held on Thursday of this week at Bayfield. Miss Margaret Davey is attending from St. James' Church. Miss Nellie McGee of Belgrave; a spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. A. J. _Sanderson. ' Rev. and Mrs. Findly spent a few days last week in. Toronto and Brant- ford. Mr. Jaynes Masters and family, of Parkhill were visiting here Sunday. Owing to the Chautauqua being here this week and Thanksgiving on Monday of next week, the regular meeting of L.O.L. will be held on Friday night of this week. The Women's Institute held their September meeting at the home of Mrs. W. T. McLean on Friday of -1 ternoon with a good attendance of members and visitors. The Roll Call was answered by an exchange of., sample and recipes of Pickles, Jellies and Janis. Mrs. Nay of Fordwich, President of the East Huron Wom- en's Institute, gave an interesting and instructive talk on Perennial Bord- ers, and a display of some late blooming flowers. Miss. Deyell of the Canadian Chautauquas, gave a short talk on the Chautauqua program, The hostess assisted by Mrs. J. J. Allan and Mrs. D. Rae, served a dainty, tea, and a social half-hour' was spent Death claimed one of the few re- maining pioneers of this district when Mr. John Davidson passed away at hit home here Monday af- ternoon. Although in failing health for a year or more he retained his remarkable activity. He attended church service Sunday, and was about the house Monday when death came suddenly. Born in Scotland 1942, he came to Canada when a young man with his wife and children, and settled here where he has since re- sided. Learning the blacksmithing in the old land he had the unique re- cord of working at his trade for 70 years, only giving up three years ago. He was a member of the Presbyter- ian Church, a Liberal in politics. He also took an active part in the muni- cipal life of the community. - A man of stirling character, up- right and honest in all dealings, his passing is deeply regretted by all. His wife predeceased him some years ago, also three sons, two died in in- fancy, and two daughters, Mrs. C. Moffatt and Mrs. G. McTavish, of Stratford, He is survived" by two sons, Gavin and Walter, and one daughter, May, who have the sympa- thy of the community, The funeral was held to Wroxeter Cemetery on Wednesday afternoon. • 1Oth LINE HOWICK Mr. and Mrs• Ed. Montgomery visited on' Sunday with IVIr. and Mrs. Bruce Holtom. Born—Shaultis, on October eel, to Mr,. and Mrs, Walter ShauItis, a dau- ghter. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Strong, Ol- ive and Leslie Dobney, of Palmers- ton, also Verda Strong, and Herman Litt, visited in Lucknow on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Barnes, Harris - ton, were Sunday visitors at N. Hard - Inge. I-IOWIc K TW?. SCHOOL FAIR One of the most successful school fairs held to date, this year, in Hur- on County, was held at Gorrie on Wednesday afternoon of last week, with thirteen schools in the splendid parade, each as a unit, carrying a banner. While still in groups, Mr, Game, of Walkerton, Public School Inspector, gave the commands for the Stratheona exercises, which were given, showing efficient training on the part of the teachers. At the close of the exercises :Mr. Game made the presentation of a silver medal to Al- ine Clark of S. S. No. 7 (Gorrie) for being 3rd highest in ills inspectorate in the entrance examinations. The `competitions for public speak- ing numbered eleven, when the schol- ars gave their chosen subjects in a splendid manner -'as did the little folks when telling their audience of "Their Pets•" Possibly n:ot quite as keen interest was shown in the remaining compe- titions, however, each proved to be successful and the judges, Messrs. MacLeod and Atkinson, also Mr. Games were well pleased with the re- sults. The prize -winners were as follows Grain and Corn Fall Wheat (seed): Eva Zimmer- man, Les. Ruttan, Edgar Elliott, Margaret Ruttan. Fall Wheat (sheaf): No entries. Late Oats (seed) : Walter Taylor, Geo. Anger,. Jack Bennett. Late Oats (sheaf) : Florence Dietz. Barley (O.A.C. No. 21, seed): W. Zimmerman; Harold Kiel, Audrene Pyke, Alex. Hawkshee. Barley (sheaf): Raymond Baylor, Donald Wallace. Field Corn( sheaf): No entries. Sweet Corn (Golden Bantam): Margaret Harding, Jean Harding, Harold ,Srigley. Potatoes, Roots and Vegetables Dooley Potatoes: Jean Harding, McKee Corbett, Walter Zimmerman, Tom Ritchie. Irish Cobbler Potatoes: Margaret Harding, Lorry Stewart, Lola Has - tie, Dorothy Waters. Green Mountain Potatoes: Merle Williamson, Betty Edwards. Mangolds: Earl Baker, George Fleet, Robert Wade. Swede Turnips: Murray Elliott, Helen Milligan, McKee Corbett, Jack Douglas. Beets: Florence Dietz, Elgin King, Nellie Ruttan, Hilda Plant. Carrots: Janice Strong, Doris Zim- merman, Kenneth Simons, Bertram Ruttan. Parsnips:. Harold Srigley, Jean Plant, Dick Jones. - Onions: Nora Demerling, Hilda Plant, Edna Douglas. Flowers Gladioli: Helen Button, Billy New- ton,. Eleanor Carson. Asters: Vern Abram,. Elgin King, R.aymond Baylor. Cosmos: Margaret L Dane, John Douglas, Myrtle Deitz. Zinnias: Edith Ritchie; Kenneth Gallaway, Audrene Zimmerman, • African Marigolds: Dorothy Dick- ert, Lorna Baylor, Janice Strong. Calendula: Marion Nay, Florence Deitz, Tom Ritchie. Petunia: Audrene Pyke, Margaret Cowan, Bertram Ashton, Supplementary Flowers Living -Rooth Bouquets: Marion Nay, Earl Baker, Blythe Under- wood. Fruit Northern Spy Apples: A. Hawks - bee, Margaret Ruttan, June Durrant. King Apples: Dorothy Baylor, Kenneth Simmons, Ilene Lambkin. Fall Pears: .Arlene Galbraith, Lorna Baylor, Edna Dettman. Winter Pears: Nellie Ruttan, Mar- garet Ruttan, Helen Milligan. Basket of Assorted Fruit, for table use, grown in Huron County: Carl Dinsmore. . Any Pet: John Deltz, Jane Durr- ant, Stewart Schaefer, Catherine Butt, Poultry Bar -red Rock Cockerel: McKee Corbett, Leonard Sanderson, Willie Thornton, Jack Thornton, Barred Rocle Pullet: Leonard San- derson, June Durrant, Jean Corbett, Doreen Thornton, White Leghorn Cockerel: Wilfred Shoemaker, McLaughlin, Stewart Douglas. White Leghorn Pullet: Wilfred Shoemaker, Glen Ankerman, June Durant, 1 Dozen White Eggs, ".Extra": Leonard Sanderson, Jean Vittie, Mar- jorie Bricker. 1 Doben Brown Eggs "Extra": Carl Dinsmore, Jean Harding, Helen Watters, Livestock Beef Calf: Raymond- Baylor, Leo. Rattan. Dairy Calf: Anson Ruttan. Agricultural or Draft Colt; Bert- ram Ashton, Leo. Ruttan. Market Lamb: Geo, Fleet, Ray - Mond Baylor, Margaret Tlrornson, Julie Brown. Halter Broken Colt; Leo. Ruttan, Bertram Ashton. Psalter Broken Calf: Raymond Baylor, Leo, Ruttan, Anson Ruttan, Domestic Science Boys and Girls, under 10 years. Graham' Gems: Isabel Hutchison„ Margaret Harding, John Cowan, Myrtle Deitz, Drop Fruit Cookies:- John Doug- las, Jean Harding, Margaret Ruttan, Madeline Ritchie, Boys . and Girls over 10 years. Dark Layer Cake: Blyth Under- wood, Nellie Ruttan, Roberta Cow- an, Margaret Thomson, Applie Pie:. Helen Milligan, Bert- ram Demerling, Bernice Day, :Arlene Galbraith. Puffed Rice .Candy: Marion Nay, Billie Ritchie, Viola McCrackin. Chocolate Fudge; Florence Deitz, Clifford Denney, Myrtle Deitz, Blythe Underwood. Sewing Hemmed Dish Towel: Helen Mil- ligan, Ida Ritchie,- Velma Zirnmer man, -Margaret Thomson, Hot Water Bottle Cover: Audrene Zimmerman, Hazel Armstrong. Seven kinds. of Stitches, worked and named: Marion Nay, Laura Douglas, Margaret Thomson, Myra Plant: 3 methods, of Sewing on Buttons: Blythe Underwood, Margaret Cowan., Annie Anger, Velma Zimmerman. Simple Kitchen Apron: Laura Douglas, Florence Deitz, Edna. Doug- las, Edith Ritchie. Farm Mechanics 2nd class, Baseball Bat: Harris Stewart. 3rd class, Towel holder: No ent. 4th class, Model •Flat Hay Rack: Edgar Elliott. Collection of 5 Knots: Carl Dins- more, Clifford Denney, Tom Ritchie. Nature Collections 2nd class and under— Scrapbook (showing pictures of fruits, vegetables and flowers): Char- lotte Weiler, Muriel Watters, Dor- othy Watters. 3rd class and over— Scrapbook of newsprint cuts of men and women who have won farne during 1931 and 1932.: Marjorie Weiler, Donald Wallace. Collection of 8 clovers and grasses (mounted and named): Raymond Baylor, Ted Denney, Helen Milligan. Scrapbook, showing pictures of farm live stock and field crops: June Durrant, Marjorie Bricker, Nelson Weiler. Drawing and Essays. Map Drawing— 2nd class: Mabele Denney, Well- ington Hargrave,Vera Zurbrigg. 3rd class: Leone Gibson, Mildred Hargrave, Hilda Plant. 4th class: Alta Finlay, Wesley Gal- loway, Jack Newton. 5th class: Nellie Dinsmore. Art- 1st rt1st class: Blake Gibson, Myrtle Dietz, Eleanor Carson. 2nd class: Vera Zurbrigg, Alex. Reid, Wellington Hargrave. Srd class: Charlotte Weiler, B. Hargrave, Muriel Walters. 4th class: Alta Finlay, Myra Plant, Mildred Dane. 5th class: Nellie Dinsmore. Writing -- Primer: Eleanor Pik; Irene Pike, Alma Reid. 1st class: Eleanor Carson, Myrtle Plant, Annie Anger. 2nd class: Vera Zurbrigg, Mabele Denney, Jean Harding, 3rd . class: Arlene Galbraith, Wal- ter Taylor, Leonard Sanderson. 4th class: Florence Douglas, Mar- garet Dane, Alice Denney. 5th class: Nellie Dinsmore. Essay -4th class: No entries. Competitions Public Speaking: Raymond Baylor, Eva Horsburg, Leone Gibson, Hilda Plant. Livestock Judging Competition: Raymond Baylor, Earl Baker, Jack Newton. Story Telling (3 years and under) : Lorna Baylor, Glen Ankerman, Cath- erine Butt, li h: Beryl - Dickson,Spelling MateD i Jim Pritchard, Marion Schaefer.. Weed, Naming Competition: Laura. Douglas, Jean Harding, Jeannette Adaisis, lental Arithmetic Contest; Howard Neabel, Kenneth Gallaway, Laurence Matthews, jack: "How can I beat my income tax?" Pott: "What's your income?" Jack: "Ten thousand dollars. Pott: "Marry a widow' with eight children.", * e * * News Note; "A Physioganaminst says that in hiring help the shape of the applicant's features 'should be one's guide: We tried this plan with Nelly Rose, We kept her just one week, Although we chose her for her nose We sacked her for her cheek, BRUSSELS SCHOOL WON FIRST PLACE, Inter -Field Meet at Wroxeter Four .Schools Coznpe,te The Inter -Field meet between Blyth, Brussels, Fordwich and Wro- xeter schools was held on Thursday afternoon, in. Wroxeter Park. The events for the girls included the standing broad jump, '75 yd. dash, hop, step and jump, hammer and nail race, throwing softball, three-legged race, running high jump, relay race, running broad jump, and shot put. For the boys: 100 yd. dash, running broad jump; shot put, running high. jump, 220 yd. dash, standing broad jump, relay race,pole vault and the hop, step and jump. Brussels carried off the shield, the results of the schools being as fol- lows: Blyth, boys 26, girls 22, total 48; Brussels, boys 59, girls '34, total 93; Fordwich, boys 0, girls 5; total 5; Wroxeter, boys 20, girls 47, total 67, The Junior girls' champion is Ol- ive Dung,ey of Wroxeter, who had 21 points. The senior girls' champion- ship was tied between Catherine Rus- sel, Brussels, and Marjorie Paulin, Wroxeter, eaching having 17 points. They tossed up and the decision was in favor of Marjorie Paulin. The jun- ior boys' champion was Jack Bates, of Brussels, who had 16 points. The senior boys' champion also carne from Brussels, being Jim McCallwho had 20 points. After the sports were over the tea'= chers and students went to the school, where refreshments were ser- ved. "You look tired." "No wonder. I've „just been gassed for forty-five minutes." "You don't say so! Who did it?" "A politician." * * * * * A lady who particularly wished to attend an evening performance of a certain play, arranged that a highly recommended young woman should stay with the children. When the mother returned from the thea- tre she asked the girl if she had had any difficulty with the family. "Not exactly," replied the buxom lass, "but the eldest boy, the red- headed one, was a bit of a handful. Had to use force to get him into bed." "Red-headed one," shrieked the mother, "Good heavens! that's my husband." Fe F. HOMUTH EYE SPECIALIST HARRISTON Gives UP-TO-DATE EYE SERVICE Most Modern Equipment obtainable. FALL PRICES Men's Pant Overalls, heavy red back $1.39 Men's Bib Overalls, heavy red back, from $1.50 to $1.95 Men's Work Sox, 5 pairs $1.00 Men's Work Sox, all wool, 4 pairs for 950 Men's. Lined Smocks, at .-..•,$2.00 Men's Fall Hats, Brown, Pearl and Silvertone $2.50 Men's Heavy Work Boots, re - tanned heavy sole• ............:...._$3.43 Men's Med. 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