The Wingham Advance Times, 1929-12-12, Page 1"Sing1e'Copies, Five,Cents.
With Which as Amalgamated The Gorrie Vidette and Wroxeter News.
WINGHAZVI, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 12th, 1929
Subscriptions $2.00 pe yearn
OBITT(JARY `
Duncan McNaughton
On Thursday, the 5th of Decem-
ber, death carne suddenly to a well-
known and : highly respected resident
'of Turnberry, in the person of Dun-
. can McNaughton; Deceased was born
on the second line of Turnberry ip.
1.860. In 1887 he was united in mar -
:doge to Jennie MacEwen; also of
Turnberry, at that time moving to
B Line, where they have since resid-
ed. He leaves his wife, three sons,
Kinley, John and Donald, and one
daughter, Mrs: Oliver Campbell, all
of Turnberry, to mourn the loss of
:-a kind husband and father. One bro-
• ther, John of London also survives„
The, funeral was held from his late
residence on Saturday afternoon, in-
terment being made in Wroxeter
,cemetery.' .
John .Thomas Winter
After untold sufferings from an af-
fliction which few survive, another of
.owick's" esteemed and well-known
residents passed away on Saturday
-evening, ,November 23rd, in the per-
son of John Thomaaa Winter, in his
71st year. A few weeks ago he went
to Hamilton to undergo an opera-
tion, but from the first no hopes
were entertained for more than to
prolong his life for a short time. A
preliminary operation was performed,
but specialists deemed it of no avail,
so he was brought home on Tuesday
last..
The late Mr, Winter was born near
.Plattsville, Oxford County, in March
1859. When he was six years of age
the family moved to Minto Township
to the farm now owned by James
Cooper, This was his home until. 47
years ago when ,the started up for
himself on Lot 31, Con. 8, Howick,
where he resided until his death.
Deceased was a successi3tl farmer,
.a.nd, until a few• years ago took an
active interest in church work, and
in affairs of the community. In reli-
gion, he was a Congregationalist, be-
ing superintendent and Bible Class
teacher for several years in the Ninth
Line Sunday School, later becoming
a member o fthe United Church, at
Fordwich.
He served several terms as Coun-
cillor and Reeve of the Township.
Be also was prominent in the Orange
Order and at one time was a member
•of the Organizing Staff of the Cana-
.diart Order of Foresters.
Besides his .widow, there are left
to _mourn his z>loss, two :daughters,
Mae of Glamis, and Charlotte (Mrs.
J. F, Philp), of Mount .Forest; one
son, John, at home, and one grand -
<laughter, Irene Mae Philp, who have
the sincere sympathy of a wide cir-
cle of friends.
The funeral was held on Tuesday.
A private service at the home was
followed by a public service in the
'United Church, conducted by the pas-
tor, Rev. E. F. Chandler, assisted by
Rev. Craik, of Gorrie. Interment was
made in Fordwich Cemetery, the Or-
ange Brethren administering the last
rites of the Order at the grave.
LIVERY AND FEED BARN
I have opened for the Winter mon
Ills a livery and feed barn at Dr.
Ford's stables, Patrick street. John
A. Currie, Phone 196; res. 291.
VISIT THE LAND OF SUNSHINE
Sonie people travel extensively —
Ocean cruises to far countries,. Eur-
ripe,. ete. Why not spend a few'
months this winter in California—the
land of sunshine and play, where cii
•uratic conditions are unexcelled the
year 'round. A fascinating country
of much charm, mountain scenery of
great grandeur, colorful deserts,
splendid cities and beautiful beaches'
where bathing is the universal past-
ime;
Golf, tennis and polo are also very
popular while yachting, fishing and•
bunting can be enjoyed to the full.
Dancing in the waren moonlit nights
,for those who choose.
When visiting California travel ohe'
or both. ways via the Canadian Rock-.
ies and stop,oyetsat Vancouver and,
1ictoria. Superb hotels, fine golf';
,courses and magnificent scenery en
route make this well worth while.
• Full information, literature, etc, will
he gladly supplied ty any Canadian.
Pacific agent. ;
:Men's,Bath )robes ' :,
and House Coats .
`All less a third for Fridayamd a
:
S
•urday only, King Bros.
Huron Old Boys' .
Elect Officers for 1930
The annual meeting of theHuron
g
Old Boys' Association of Toronto,
was held in the Auditorium of the
Central Y,M,C;A, on Friday evening
last, and notwithstanding the zero
weather prevailing, there was a good
attendance,
The Secretary's report gave a corns.
plete record of the activities and do-
ings of the Association for the year,
and referred to its continued pro-
gress.
The Treasurer, Mr. W. A, Buch-
anan, presented his annual report,
giving details of receipts and expen-
ditures, and showing a balance of
$131.48 on hand.
Mr. C. S. MacDonald, Bayfield Old
Boy, gave a very instructive and 'en-
tertaining address re his trip around
the world, giving special attention to
Japan and its people and commerce.
The following, officers were elected
for the ensuing year:—
Hon. Presidents --T, A. Russell, J.
A. McLaren, R. C. King, A. E. For-
bes.
Hon. Vice -Presidents -Mesdames I.
H. Brown, G. C. Young, H. B. Stowe.
President—D. D, Wilson,
1st Vice-Presidents—J. A. .Cam-
eron, H. 13. Stowe, Harry Martin.
2nd Vice-Presidents—Mesdames D.
Thompson, H. D. Cooke, B. H. Mc-
Creath, Geo. Ferguson, Miss Fannie
Paterson,
Secretary—h. Floody.
Assistant Secretary — Mrs. L. M.
Pringle.
Financial Secretary— Miss Lavina
Knox.
Treasurer—L. M. Pringle.
Auditors -R. S, Sheppard, C. G.
Vanstone.
Chaplains—Revds. C. G. Young, C.
A. Mustard.
Organist—Mrs, Harry Martin.
Reception-Committee—Mrs. D. D.
Wilson, Mesdames G. Z. Beswether-
ick, A. E. Forbes, Jos. Beck, C. Gray,
S. L. Scott, J. Moon, W. J. Crack-
nell, R. Brooks, Miss Grace Newton,
Miss Olive Floody, Messrs. D. M.
Johnston, : H, 1. Morrish, L. J. Was -
man, R. Holmes, Dr. P. E. Clarkson,
Dr. H. W. 'I oag.
Programme Committee — Messrs.
13. H. McCreath, S. M, Wickens, J.
H. McClymoth, D. Crawford, W.
Proudfoot, L. Kennedy, W. J. Jones,
R. Brooks, Dr. Campbell, Mesdames
H. 1. Morrish, A, E. Hanna, Chas.
Doty, W..A. Doner, Miss Piper, Miss
L, Carrell.
Refreshment Committee — Mes-
dames Thompson, Stowe and Wilson,
Mr. W. H:.Innes.
Publicity—W,. Powell, Athol Mc-
Quarrie and A. G. Smith,
Finance -Ernest M. Lee.
Property—G. A. Newton, J. R. Ly-
on.
Visiting—Mrs. J. A. McLaren.
Membership Committees
Goderich—W. A. Buchanan, Earl
Elliott, Mrs, Patterson, Miss Mary
Morrish.
Clinton— F. McCaughey, W. F.
Cantelon, Dr. A. F. Cooper, Miss I.
Flynn.
Seaforth — Dr. H. J, Hodgins, Dr,
G. F. Belden, Arthur Reiniss, 1. Free-
,,
man.
Wingham--H. McHardy, D. Rob-
ertson, 3. Netterfield,
Exeter—F. C. Sanders, R. S, Crock-
er.
Brussels ---G. E. Ferguson, A. Cur-
rie,Dr. Cook.
13lyth—W, E. Floody, J. S. McKin-
non, Mrs. W. Davis, Miss "C. Sims.
Bayfield --C. S. McDonald; Dr. R.
13. Stanbury, Rev. J.'' S. Cook,.
I1ensall—Miss M. Thompson.
Gorrie—G, E. Beswetherick, Mrs.
F. xa•win,
Londesboro—Jo1}n Moon.
Notes
The new Financial. Secretary, Miss
Laving E, Knox, is a Hallett old girl,
and is stenographer in a (ling Street
Warehouse.
The newv Treasurer, Mr. L. M:
Pringle, is a Brussels old boy. He is
manager of the Canada i3ag Co., of
this city.
Mr, D. D. Wilson the President
elect, is a son of the late D, D, Wil-
son, of Seaforth, the celebrated Egg
King of Western Ontario. Mr. Wil-
son is • holding a responsible position
in .the Winter Fair Offices.
The new lst Vice -President, Mr. J,
A. 'Cameron, is a. Hayfield old .boy,
and: is principal of Shirley Street
,Scdtocrl, •
•
Thd ".Salvaltion Ariny will' hold its
Christmas entertainment on Thurs,,
December 19th • in the hall, 'Edward
street. Admission 25 cents,
LADIES' AID SALE
Corte to the. Council Chamber Sat-
tirday afternoon, December 14th, to
a sale of homemade baking, fancy ap-
rons, towels, quilts etc,, also a coun-
try counter consisting of dressed
fowl; butter, eggs and vegetables con,
ducted by the United Church Ladies'
Aid, Afternoon tea will also be ser-
ved.
SCHOOL XMAS CONCERT ,
'S. S. No. 2 Turnberry will held a
Xmas Tree Entertainment on Thurs.:
day, December 19th. 'An excellent
programme is being prepared. Ad-
mission 25c and 15c.
XMAS TREE ENTERTAINMENT
AT BELGRAVE
Knox Presbyterian Church Sabbath
School, Belgrave, holds its annual
Christmas Tree entertainment in the
Foresters' Hall, Belgrave, on Friday
night, December 13th. Drills, chor-
uses, duets, solos and readings by the
scholars and a play b`y the young peo-
ple. Program at 8 o'clock. Admis-
sion 25c and 15c, •/
RADIO SHOP MOVED ,
's
Last week W. T. Cruikshank mov-
ed the Radio Shop down Josephine
street to the store lately occupied by
the Canadian National Railway ex-
press _office, The new stand offers
a much better opportunity to demon-
strate radios, and greater room to
display the various models and makes
handled. At the rear of the front
shop is a large room, to be used for
demonstration purposes, and in which
the broadcast from Station 10 B.P.
will take place.,
WINGHAM L.O.L. No. 794
ELECTS OFFICERS
At the regular meeting of Wing -
ham L.O.L. No. 794 on Friday ev-
ening, the following officers were el-
ected for 1930: •
—
W. M.—W. Bro. Thos, Wheeler..
D. M.—Bro. A. Robertson.
Chap.—Bro. Cenclair Phippen.
Rec, Sec'y—W. Bro. C. R. Cope-
land.
'Fin. Sec'y—Bro. Joseph Guest.
"Teas.—W. Bro. J. W, McKibbon.
D. of Co.—Bro. John MacDonald.,
1st Lect,—i3rd.• Theo. Robertson.
2nd Lect.—Bro, 3..Seott. .
1. Tyler—George Shrigley.
0. Tyler -0. V. Hayden.
Committee -Bros. John Casemore,
W. J. Greer, L, Pearen, W. J. Camp-
bell, J. V. Haines.
W. M. S. MEETING
The regular monthly meeting of
the United Church W.M.S. was held
on Tuesday in the School room, Mrs.
Willis. presiding. An excellent' pro-
gram appropriate to the Christmas
season was much enjoyed by those
present, Mrs. Griffin gave a talk on
Christmas Festivals and Observances
in Other Lancis, and Mrs. Laidlaw
told the story of Van Dyke's "'The
Other Wise Man.
A solo "The Gift" by Mrs. Wil-
liams was beautifully render, also an
instrtunental duet by Mrs. Geddes
'and Mrs: Gowans.
ATI the last year's officers, with.
two` changes were re-elected. Mrs.
Bert Wellwood takes the leadership
of the Mission 'Band and Mrs. A..J.
Walker takes over Mrs. Wellwood's
position of Secretary.
CHRISTMAS CONCERT
Christmas Concert and Box Social
at S. S, No. 8, East Wawanosh, on
Thursday, December 19, at 8 o'clock
sharp. Good programme, Adults -
250; children -15c.
"TWO DAYS TO MARRY"
A three -act farce comedy, with a
laugh in every turn, will be given in
l3ltievale Foresters' Hall on Friday
evening, December, 18th, at 8 o'clock
under tlie auspices of• the Lucknow
Junior. Farmers. Admission 15c and
85e. Everybody welcome. Corrie
and enjoy a,ieal night's fun. Dance
after the .play,
J
5. Andrew of Vermillion,: Alta,
second son of Mr. and y Mrs. Isaac
\ndrew of Ashfield, has been ap-
pointed Minister t Agriculture for
Alberta,
LOCAL AND PERSONAL
Solve that Gift Problem by visiting
Greer's Shoe Store,
Mel. Price of Shelbourne spent the
week -end with friends in town.
Mrs. T. L. Jobb, Diagonal Road,
has returned home after visiting in
London.
Distributor . for Philco All -Electric
Radio Receiving sets is W. C. Ad-
ams.
Mrs. J. W. Bushfield will _ receive
the second and the fourth Thursday
of each month.
Let us store your battery for the
winter months at Young's Garage,
Wingham and Belgrave.
Let 'us store your battery for the
winter months at Young's Garage,
Wingham and Belgrave,
Charles MriUbbon of Toronto,
spent the wee": -end, with his parents,
Mr. and Mrs. J, W. McKibbon.
Mr. James Porter left Tuesday to
visit friends in Port Elgin, Owen
Sound, Hamilton and. Toronto.
Wilbert Wellwood, traveller for
Cook Bros. and Allen, of Toronto,
who has bee i in the Wrest for the
=past several months, returned to his
home on Monday.
Fire originating in a cutting box
in the barn of Clifford Holland, of
Walton, completely destroyed the
building and its contents. There is'
a very small insurance,
'E. L. Greenwood, lately connected
with the local Forel agency, has lo-
cated in Owen Sound, where he is in-
terested in an oil and gas depot.
Mrs. Greenwood and little girl` left
on Saturday for Owen Sowlrtd.
A report of Canadian Club 4neeting
on Tuesday night, when R. W. G.
Martin, M.L.A., gave a talk on a trip
to the land of the Incas, is held over
till next week, owing to an unexpect-
ed crush on our advertising columns.
Tune in on 10 B.P. Thursday night
for the old time program will present
as guest artist Jack Thyne, The Kan=
sas Farmer, who has been heard. over
CFRB, CKGW, Toronto, WAFD,
Detroit and CFCF Montreal.
Peter Schumacher, about 80 years
of age, of Mildmay, was assessed
$700.00 and $16.35 costs for having
liquor illegally. He was suspected of
selling, the evidence being pretty
strong, but �n account of his age,
the charge was reduced.
The regular monthly meeting of
the Women's Institute will be field
in the Council Chamber on Decem-
ber 19th, at three o'clock. There will
be a sale of homemade baking in a3
of the Christmas cheer. Donations
of anything in aid of Christmas cheer
will be gratefully received. Note the
change of date,
The Radio Shop has moved to lar-
ger quarters, now being in the build-
ing formerly occupied by the Can.
Nat. Express on the soath side of
the Brunswick Hotel. We can now
carry a large stock of Stromberg-
Carlson, Victor and Atwater Kent re-
ceivers, also all radio accessories.
Come in and see us.
Archie 13ailantyne, who has been
on the staff of the Bank of Commer-
ce here, has been transferred to Ham-
ilton, Archie's departure from town
has caused a sad flutter among the
fair sex, to whom his chivalrous
courtesies were ever apparent, and al-
so in musical circles in which his ab-
ilities as a soloist were best recog-
nized
The Ladies' Guild of St. Paul's
church held ` a very successful baz-
aar in the council chamber on Satur-
day afternoon. It being the first,
eager Christinas shoppers thronged
the council chamber throughout the
;afternoon. Besides the booths which
contained fancy aprons, towels, home-
made baking and candy, the ladies
served afternoon tea The proceeds
of the sale amounted to $311,
THE SALVATION ARMY
The Horne League will hold their
annual sale of work ie. the Salvation
Ariny- Citadel, Edward street, Satur-
day, Dec. 14th at 2.80 p.m. There
will be all kinds of fancy home made
baking and candy. Afternoon tea will
also be served..
Mrs. Thos. Fells will open the sake'.
Boys' Winter Caps Or)
The sort with the warns fleecy
band that 'pulls down, Men's odd
Caps 50c. Just the thing for the
farrn chores, etc, King Bros.
WEDDINGS
Haskins-Sproal
At the parsonage, Rockwood, on
November 30, by Rev. Mr. Taylor,
Miss Mary Sproat, only daughter of
Charles and Mrs. Sproal, Wroxeter,
to Mr. David Haskins of Burlington.
The bride looked very becoming in
a rose -beige georgette with shoes to
match, After the ceremony a dainty
lunch was served by Mrs. Taylor, af-
ter which the bride and groom left
by motor for a short honeymoon, the
bride travelling in navy blue coat
with fur trimmings and hat, dress,
shoes and purse to match. On their
return they will reside at Burlington.
THE PRESBYTERY OF HURON
The Presbytery of Huron, the Uni-
ted church of Canada, met on Tues-
day, December 3rd, in the United
church, Bluevale, with Rev. James
Scobie of Belgrave in the chair. 'Ow-
ing to•the condition of the roads there
was not a large attendance. The
secretary read the resignation of Rev.
H. G. Whitefield, of St. Helens, and
Whitechurch, who has accepted a
pastorate in the Presbytery of De-
troit, The chairman reported that
Rev. T. C. Wilkinson, formerly of
Woodham, had been secured as stat-
ed to supply for the balance of the.
year. Owing to ill -health Mr. Wil-
kinson had not been .able to take
a charge. -
The congregation of Whitechurch
were' given permission to 'sell a small
piece of land in their possession. Mr.
George Wylie of Gorrie was received
as a student in training for the min-
istry of the United Church, Mr. Wy-
lie is attending Queen's University,
Kingston.
Rev. George Weir of Blyth, pre-
sented the report of the missionary
and maintenance fund comtnittee. The
report called attention to the splendid
work done by Rev. B. S. Smillie of
India, who addressed more than for-
ty-five meetings in the Presbytery.
The following resolutions were pass-
ed:—
(1) That every ,charge be urged
by the Presbytery to put forth every
effort, and to use every reasonable
means, to secure the entire amount
of their allocation before the end of
the year.
(2) That the minister of each char-
ge be requested to ascertain if there
are funds contributed for anissionary
and maintenance purposes in the
hands of his treasurer, and, if so, to
request hint to forward them to 1.)r.
Laird, the treasurer of the Church,
without waiting for the end of the
year.
Presbytery adjourned to meet
the call of the chair some time
April
W. R. Alp, Secretary.
TEMVMPUS FUGIT
To the Editur av all thin)n
Wingham Paypers,
Deer Sur:— r.;..
Shu re, we do be Contin party close
to the ind av another year, an iviry
wan av us is a year oulder if we le
oursilves fale that way. Ould age is
only a slltate av moind, so to shpake
Av coorse young payple tink ye do
be gittin ould whin ye hey a bald
head, arr gray whiskers, an don't at-
tind the ball games an hockey match-
es, but 'tis ar mishtake` intoirely, so; it
is.
Yis, sometoimes, whin the lumbago
is bad; an I hev to take a cane wid
me whin I go down shtrate, I kin see
the byes an girruls lookin at me as
if they wus sorry fer me: an wud loike
to do someting to hilp me if they
only cud, but 'tis mesilf that shod be
sorry fer thin), fer, shure,'the poor
craythurs don't know what thrubbles
may be ahead av' thin) befoor they
raich the ind av the road. Whin ye
shtart out on. a thrip, over a road ye
hev nivir thraveiled befoor, it makes
'no differ how good a toime ye may
hev, nor how pleasant the company.
yeF may be wid, ye are always glad
whin ye arroive at yer journey's 'ind.
'Tis the same wid the journey av
loife, so it is: The ould ,payple do be
gittin . near the ind av it, an aven if
the resht av the road shod be rough
they kin shtand it, fer they haven't
far to go.
But 'tis diffrunt intoirely wid the
young payple, fer they don't know
what may be ahead av thim. Some
av thin) may ind up in jail, arr in
the Town Council, arr aven in Parley -
mint, fer annyting they ltinow, but ye
can't put anny fear into thin), so ye
can't, an mebby 'tis betther so, fer
somebody has to fill thin) places.
Yis, 'tis a long road that mosht av
the young payple will hev to thravel,
wid no tellin how many rough shpots
arr detoors they may mate on the
way. Sometoimes they may hev
smooth roads fer a whoile, whin they
will loikely git into thrubble fer
dhroivin too fasht, an thin agin they,
will hev mud roads to `plow` troo, an
harrud hills 'to cloime, when they hev
to change theer gears an go shlow
arr they will shlip back. Sometoimes
they will see danger ahead in toime
to avoid an accident, an sonnetoimes
they won't. They will hev punktures,
an blow outs, an back sate ahroivers
to. worry the loife out av thin), an
'twill cosheosin;a lot av money fer gas,
an oil, an repairs, an tings to ate
along the way. I wish all the byes
an girruls a pleasant journey, but I
am afraid they won't git it, an 'tis
>laizecl I am intoirely that 1 don't
ley to thravel the road agin.
Me dawter-in-law wanted to add a
e\v loines av poethry the same as
he did lasht wake, so I tought it
vudden't do army harrum to let her
do it. It is called "Drifting."
Over the ocean of life we are drifting,
You and I,
Skirting the billows of care,
Touching the shoals of despair,
Drifting in shadow, drifting in shade,
Drifting anon where sunbeams have
played,
Over the ocean, mid smiles and mid
BELGRAVE
The I3elgrave Fanners' Club held
a very enjoyable social, evening at the
home of the president, A. Procter,
when there was a good attendance
present. A short program was given
t and consisted of instrumental num-
bers on the piano by Miss Sara Cole,
, a short address by the chairman, Carr
Procter, solo by Miss Cela Coultes,
address ¶'y `R. J, Scott, violin selec-
tion by John M, Coultes, reading by
Mrs. Wright,. solo by Mrs. Winters
and an address by Mrs. 0. G. Ander-
son. At the conclusion of the pro-
gram the men held a short business
meeting. The ladies present 'decided
to organize 'a U.F.W. club andthe
following officers were elected; pres-
ident, Mrs. 0. Anderson; vice-presi-
dent, Mrs. C. R. Coultes; secretary,
Mrs, S. Procter; committee, Miss C
Coultes, Mrs.' T. Gear and ` Mrs. Jas.
Michie. Lunch was served and a soc-
ial time enjoyed,
Belgrave Women's Institute have
compiled a very useful and attractive
cook book of some 100 pages, which
will be' ready for distribution on Sat-
urday,
The regular monthly meeting of
the W.M.S, of Knox United Church
was held in the school room of the
church Thursday afternoon, Decem-
ber 5th. The meeting opened with
singing of Hymn 304, followed b
the Lord's Prayer in unison. After
business and election of officers, Mrs.
Jas. Anderson led with prayer. The
'story of the Birth of Jesus, was told
by Mrs, Scobie; after which Miss M.
Wightman sang "Silent Night" The
Scripture lesson was taken from Mat.
16:13-20, by Mrs. J. D. Geddes. The
Devotional message was in charge of
Mrs. Jno. Coultes Sr. Study Leaflet
"Overseas News" was given by the
C.G.LT. group followed by prayer by ,
Mrs. Vincent. Mrs. Jas. Wightman
and Mrs. Carl Procter then rendered
a duet. Mrs. Wilkinson closed the
meeting with prayer. Officers for the
coming year are:—
Hon. Pres.—Mrs. C. B. Wilkinson.
President—Mrs. Jas. Anderson.
1st vice -Pres. -Mrs. (Rev.) Scobie,
2nd vice-Pres.—Mrs. Jno, Coultes,
Sr.
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Men's Lined Leather Mitts
At 49c, 69c, 98c; Silk Ties 3 for
$1.00; Siik Scarfs $1.00 each. Spec-
ial for Christmas. King Bros.
ASHFIELD
Mr.John Layenby passed away on
Monday, December 3rd at his home,
9th conn., in his 72nd year. The fun-
eral was held to Dungannon cemet-
ery on Thursday afternoon, Decem-
ber 5th. Rev. Mr, Taverner conduct-
edsthe services at the house and at
the grave. We extend our sympathy
to the bereaved wife and family.
Mr. Elmer Parrish, Mrs, 'Win. Gar-
diner; 'Mrs. George Lane attended the
U.F.O.:and U.F.W.O. Convention in
Toronto last week,
Miss Hilda Lane spent a few days
last week with her aunt in Toronto.
Mrs, Wm. Blake is spending a few
weeks with her daughter, Mrs. Wil-
£red Hoffman at Dunnville.
Mr. Lloyd Zinn of Goderich, spent
a day recently with his brother, Mr.
Irving Zitin.
Mr. and Mrs. Roy Irwin and child-
ren have moved to the gravel road
near Belfast, kr. Irwin has rented
the late Mrs. Bower's farm for five
years,
Mr, attd Mrs. John Campbell have
moved into Mr. T. A. Cameron's
hoose, 10th con., just vacated by Mr.
mid Mrs, :toy Irwin,
Mrs. Prank Johnston is spending
a few days, with her brother, near
Peterborough,
Ashfield was well represented' in
I,uekttow on Saturday afternoon, it
seemed like old tithes the amount of
sleighloads of families, that •turned
Out to see Santa Claus and the Xmas
tree.
tears,
Drifting along through the swift glid-
ing years,
Out with the tide.
Drifting away from the shores of our
youth times,
Carelessly free,
Floating away in search of a harbor,
Over the sea,
Sec'y—Mrs, Jesse Wheeler.
Treas.—Mrs. Jos. Miller.
Missionary Monthly Sec'y—Mrs. R.
Stonehouse.
C. S. and Finance—Mrs. H. Wheeler.
Supply Sec'y—Mrs. Chas. Camp -
bel.
Mission Band Supt, — Mrs. Carl
Procter.
Baby BandPres.—Mrs. A. Vincent.
Lit. and Libr. Secy—Mrs. James
Wightman.
I Press Reporter— Mrs. Jos. Clegg.
Associate Helper—Mrs. J. E. Mc-
Callum.
• Organist -Mrs, Jas. Wightman.
Assist.—Mrs. Jas, Michie,
1 Auditors—Mrs, Jno. Coultes, Sr,
Mrs. Jno. Stewart.
1 Give her Hosiery—Greer's Shoe
Store is the place to buy.
Forgetting the rocks, the wrecks and
the graves,
Forgetting the ,souls that have faded
away,
.Like a wreath of mist in the morning
gray,
'And who silently wait Eternity's day
Under the Sea.'
Yours fer a bigger an betther
Canada,
Timothy Hay,
Knowing the shoals that are hiddett ifandly
you can buy gifts for the whole
away,
Treacherous sands, from the light of
the day,
Yet daring to sport with the dancing
waves,
SCHOOL REPORT
Of U.S.S, No. 14, East and West
Wawanosh
V --Laura Martin 67%.
Sr. IV -Kenneth Laidlaw 69%, 'El-
roy Laidlaw 65%,
Jr. IV --Clifford Pardon 83%, Rod-
dy Inglis 52%,
Sr. III—Rosella Guest 69%, Russell
Farrier 62%.
Jr. III --Olive' Purdon 8094, Jack
Inglis, Doreen Purdon, Mary Guest;
(ties), Dick Guest.
II -Muriel
Purdon 60'%0,
i—Exeerlettt-••Bertha Guest, Reili
son Falconer; Fair—Ernest Beecroft,
Pr.—Good—Donald Martin, Patti
hie Inglis, Verna. Purdah (ties);
Fair B I1 Martin.
No. on oll-20. Average attend -
once -17.7,
Leila I. 'Hackett, T'eaeher,
oma
UNITED CHUB ,C�U
WIN „�
, G1''IA
ava
Morning—
"Light and Shadows"
Evening—
"A Pilgrim of the Night"
Prayer Service on Wednesday
at 8 p.m.