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. & " e & ® l-ilnyurnehludpnufl items. & a *# m Mrs. Alfred LePage is confined to Hamilton hospital with iliness. Mre. n-n'u'us: visited with m.dllnm-mucnruovnl- T; ie OM _ & s dcnchat m visitors to Toronto over the week "s ul *# * * Ba cod I.nc.l‘.m.mib-' Mrs. Cecil Gowland is in Toâ€" town on Tuesâ€" ronto this week attending the conâ€" f:,“'“""""" vention of the Order of Eastern . e« * Star, as a delegate from Dorcas Dr.W.A.u'lelmr-dlo-_:m.-n.hvmo. on Monday morning, after a week‘ «_ ® ‘ashington, D.C. ‘Slowly progressing" is the good ‘wflw‘:'. ® ‘MWMIW.M mnwummfl.mmumwum mmwuunmum.wmwhnnumu Sre. 16%G.‘Masiizide, ‘Adclaide S+â€"1*The Riskep of Fnton &‘rect" @ # ® .I.l'l\mlpmlla::.l‘l:“"' ‘II-ODl::nm entertained A tion, | at four tables of bridge on Friday ux‘w%mmmm'muumdmm returned home. ‘Jm whose marriage takes wie® ® place tomorrow. Mrs. W. A. Mcâ€" 'r-wuu’dw'm“mmmndnu.unm- Yilise Sthoth Grimaby Beach for 1y stt u002. Waliter t, * iss week. Mrs. Robert M. Clark and family x fow se i t s ld-.uuvm-. have arrived | in mwmflmlw-,wmmuaunmm .uwmu.undwunmtnmm.wu.m- he is home from the hospital and missionary in West Central India. wmwdl. according to a cable just received o“;'- ,mwbynlllhu.. A m .‘u ® uD:;duwmmum lrl.?.:rlunooldomby Arthur Hewson duplex at the cornâ€" Centre returned home after Hewsc ._......-.4 xtaies| snending a week with her sister 71 1110008 Ludniwreadiaks Aee00DET er of Livingston avenue and Nelles uflgmmv-fl-fl c.wlolnbulmun.dll'l" mwudnmmmvfl ‘“"um“mddfldb Monteith. He was home over the weekend. a xuuundmum'“" ronto this week as delegates from Mmlu.afil.wm convention of the Grand Chapter dmod.rloonhrdflnw’ ern Star, being held at the Royal Nelil Jenkinsâ€"Smythe, of Ham‘"~ mutmmmw"'l muwhm umufltfl.lm‘ of the last war was back in Setâ€" vice again for four years in this war and was in England 22 ...ng.ummwund-m 1900‘s his father was the proprietor of the old Mansion House, now the ww. o ® Miss Elleen Norman, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Weiler of Hamâ€" liton, and granddaughter of Samâ€" d HEmtt Doi _zlln a+ Church W. J. Watt, B.A., B.D., Minister sUNDAY, DECEMBER 16th 11 a.m.â€"Holy Communion. 7 p.m.â€"Rev. H. Boyd, of Smithâ€" Sunday School Adcialde St., Grimsby LORD‘s DAY Breaking of Bread _â€"â€"11 Wednesday mwmlldlihm ing, 8 pm. Trinity United â€" _ Social Events ~ Personals â€"~ Gospel Hall ichool â€"Trinity Hall at White Gifts Service. % . t (® 1 Anderson is in Toâ€" ck as delegates from All Welcome â€"â€"â€" covihe, of Hamilâ€" v.G. of 11 a.m. 1 pm You are invited to attend the Christmas Candleâ€"light Carol Serâ€" vice to be given by the Girl Guides in Trinity Hall on Monday evenâ€" ing, December 17th at 7:45 o‘clock. e e e l Mrs. Cecil Gowland is in Toâ€" ronto this week attending the conâ€" vention of the Order of Eastern Star, as a delegate from Dorcas Chapter, Smithville. Mrs. James Doran, Miss Fanny Doran and Miss ‘Elsie Drury bave taken rooms at The Village Inp for Mrs. Robert M. Clark and family of Beamsville, have arrived in | Karachi, India, to join Mrs. Clark‘s husband, Rev. Robert M. Clark, a missionary in West Central India, according to a cable just received by relatives. Mrs. Charles Book of Grimaby Centre has returned home after spending a week with her sister, Mrs. David Pettinger, who has been confined to her bed the past four months. Mrs. Pettinger before her marriage fifty four years ago, was Miss Sarah Sweet, daughter of the late Samue!l Sweet, South Grimsby. WOMEN TEACHERS‘ Women Teachers‘ Federation held a dinner meeting at the Village Inn Monday evening, Dec. 10th, when mm-pummll-uonu‘ Hackett, General Secretary of the Provincial Association. ‘The meeting following the banâ€" quet was in charge of the president of the local unit, Miss Madeline Blanchard and Miss Hackett was \wwmmmm ‘The Literary meeting of the 1.O. D.E. was held on Monday afterâ€" noon in the Chapter room. Mrs. Charle sWalker introduced Pettit. Mrs. Pettit, who is a new comer bm.m.wm at Moulton College, and was very active in dramatic and social work mmnmum She gave an impressive dramatic presentation of a Christmas Alleâ€" |mmlmd“cobhlororlflll"- Mrs. Wm. Greig moved a hearty vote of thanks to the speaker. â€"_____ FEDERATION MEET ‘The West Lincoin Unit of the R. C. Standerwick, B.A., B.D, sUNDAY, DECEMBER 16 10 a.m.â€"Church School "White Gift" Service. 11 a.m. â€" "The Heart of The Christmas Gospel." 71 pm.â€" Grimsby Baptist Church Friday Evening, at 8 p.m., 11 a.m.â€"Communion. 2.30 p.m.â€"Sunday School 7 p.m CEomts L ctater L sUNDAY, DECEMBER 16th "A Friendly Church Home St. John‘s Presbyterian Church 1.0.D.E. â€""God and Idolatry." 'wnâ€"hmw n!.d-m Ser School of Pharâ€" home for the William Harrod, second son of Clyde and Mrs. Harrod, Paton street, Grimsby. ‘The happy young couple were attended by F. O. Robert Harrod, E.EIE. Ottawa, and Miss Velma Newton of Ottawa. Grimsby Bible Society Service ‘Those attending the Union Serâ€" vice at Trinity United Church last Sunday evening found it both stimulating and informative, for Grimsby Branch of the Upper Canada Bible Society was fortuâ€" nate in securing Mr. H. 8. Sanders, ‘,_.,.W,am-nmuw Mr. Sanders outlined first the aims and objects of the Bible Socâ€" lety and the work it has accompâ€" lished, then, out of his 33 years experience as colporteur in Ontario told many a sparkling and heartâ€" lifting anecdote. For not only does the colporteur distribute and sell the printed word of God, he must needs be an evangelist, too, and very often the opportunity is given him to introduce his "prospect" to the Author of the Book. In cities, 2C 20 2LA willaces and in remote towns and villages and in remote country places he goes from door to door with his Bibles and portions of Scripture and his ready symâ€" pathy for the unhappy and the misguided. ) The war service of the Bible Society was notable. A contract DA Dmils sou s inndiish eom omW PUCI S aamet to door with his Bibles and portions Mr. and Mrs. V dmflmwm ready symâ€"| Grimsby, in hon‘ pathy for the unhappy and the| birthday. There isguided. guests | present The war service of the Bible|Caistor Centre Society was notable. A contract| banks, Smithv m-mndmwmunmcm Government to supply the NCW| ‘The evening : Wumuu-uom.m and dancing. Th hundred . thousand . coples . Wer@| by Miss Ruby V Lloan ta the Canadian forces, 400| Raiph Atkinson “mmmcnuflulmm mwxwmll '.dnw‘:-lmllfl' ed in rubber life rafts and life | Ndd’um-.m‘ book concern, it is a missionary concern as well. It is the handâ€" maiden of all the churches and mfiltnfl missionary _ effort cease. The Bible is printed ummmu‘flluul.llfl ur.l.mluhfl_l““"“ dueFy RERTC C CS OW in Russian, German, Gaelic, Rum« .-un.num.mwnnv NOTC. +® The British and Foreign Bible Society (of which the Upper Canâ€" ada Bible Society is an Auxiliary) was founded in London, England, morning Two years later Dr. Charles visâ€" ited London and made an appeal before the Religious Tract Society for Bibles for Wales. Rev. Joseph Hughes one of the secretaries, moved by the story of Mary Jones, exclaimed, â€" "Mr. Charles, surely .ndelyml(htbofwmdform purpose; and if for Wales, why not for the world?" So did the British and Foreign Bible Society come ‘The Reverends M. McAvoy, R. C. Standerwick and W. J. Watt asâ€" sisted in the service, and the choir rendered most acceptably the anth» em "‘Thine, O Lord, is the greatâ€" ness." A solo by Miss Beverley Snead, of Smithville, "Thanks be to God," was greatly appreciated. Despite the price of them the average person has enough clothes nowndays to put in moth balls. "by HOLLIS Bible Society A| a q is a missionary Mrs. t is the Bandâ€" | Goral _ churches l“m issionary . @FfOFt| gon, , Bible is printed | ghior transiations, and THE GRIMSBY INDEPENDENT John A. Mtarsh, latterly special assistant to the Minister, Departâ€" ment of Munitions and Supply, has been appointed Commissioner of the Ontario Division, Canadian Red Cross Society. "Thou lingering star, with lessen ing ray, ‘That loves to greet the early morn, Again thou usher‘st in the day Our Perry from this world was torn. Oh Perry! dear ‘departed lad! Far is thy place of long, last rest." Resting beside the brave Comâ€" rades of your Bomber Crew. A birthday party was held on Friday evening last at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Waiter Wilcox of Grimsby, in homour of Mr. Witcox‘s birthday. ‘There were about forty guests present ‘from . Abingdon, Calstor Centre, Grimsby, Lowâ€" banks, Smithville and . Steney ‘The evening was spent in -udc| and dancing. The music was played bym-mywneu.ctmu-u Ralph Atkinson, Muray Waite and Nick Sackovich. In ever loving memory of Flightâ€"Sergeant . (Navigator) Mr. Wilcox received many useful gifts, and all wishing him many more happy Birthdays. A dainty lunch was served by Mrs. Waliter Wilcox, Mr. and Mrs. Coral Lampman, Mrs. Gordon Atâ€" kinson, Ruby Wilcox, Lorna Atkinâ€" son, Alison McLean and Lioy! F.â€"RAF. Killed in Mediterâ€" ranean Action, December Thirâ€" teenth, Nineteenâ€"hundredâ€"forty Birthday Party In Memoriam E. A. Buckenham Watchmaker â€" GRIMSBY Loving parents and brother Purchase Tax 25% Extra Organizations ~ Club Activities at Jeweller ‘The Ladics Aid of the Baptist Church held their annual meeting in the church pariours on Thursâ€" day, December 6th, with Mrs. Jas. Easson presiding. Election of officers for the comâ€" ing year took place, the new presiâ€" dent installed being Mrs. Floyd Simpson; 1st Viceâ€"President Mrs, Jas. Easson; 2nd Viceâ€" president Mrs. W. Fisher; Secretary Mrs. Frank Millar; Treasurer Mrs. Alâ€" bert Dipper; Press Reporter Mrs. F. Millar. ‘The following convenors were appointed for the various Commitâ€" tees:â€"Ways and Means, Miss Eva Cline; Quilting, Mrs. W. .J. Benâ€" gough; Membership Mrs. A. P. Norton. ‘The committee in charge of the "Fair" which was held recently, rwported that the proceeds amountâ€" «1 to more than $150.00. Alexina Rebekah Lodge held their regular meeting Tuesday November 27th with Noble Grand Bertha Hummel in the chair. A donation of $50.00 was voted to the West Lincoln Memorial Hospital. 3 0~ 24 C A delightful Court Whist party for the members was held after the meeting, prize winners were Mrs. Jeasic Hillier, Miss Elsie Mason, Mrs. John Grant. Mrs. A. Hummel was in charge of entertainment, and Mrs. Edna Harvey of refresh» ments. _ It was decided to hold a Euchre and Bridge party December 11th, at 8.30 o‘clock. ‘The Christmas meeting of Trinâ€" ity Service Club was held in Trinâ€" ity Hall on Tuesday, December 11th. Mrs. Watt opened the meetâ€" ing with a prayer. Business was then dealt with. The rest of the meeting took the form of a carol service with Christmas hymns and the Christmas story read from various parts of the Bible. Gloria Jarvis, in her very aweet voice, sang "Infant Holy." Mrs. Watt poured tea at a festâ€" ively decorated table. Tea assistâ€" ants were Mrs. E. W. Phelps, Mrs. Ruth Zimmerman, Mrs. R. Terry Mrs. Jas McMillan and Mrs . W. Rebekah Lodge ‘The Brownies would like to thank their sponsors for securing for them their new home which they so enjoyed at the meeting of Dec. 11. ‘The Smile song and Health song were practiced for the benefit of the newer members, after which the Brownies departed to their Sixes for roll call and collection of Fairy Gold. Some time was spent on test inâ€" struction, the tying of knots for lmmuuwmumomn Ba: and bandages for those workâ€" IuloerOolduHud. A game of musical chairs was‘ phyed and the closing ceremonies hed. Brown Ow!l then announced , thelast meeting before Christmas would be held on Monday, Dec. 17h at the usual time. Trinity Service Club ‘The December meeting of the w.,. of Trinity _ United Church washeld at the home of Mrs. J. O. Moge, Kerman Avenue on ‘Thursay, December 6th, with a goodattendance. ‘Themecting opened by singing "While fhepherds watched their Flocks by Night" followed by the Lord‘s Prayr in unison. _ Mrs. I. Humm! read the Christâ€" mas story from te Bible. _ Arrangements wre completed for the sale of work which is to be held on the 18th and 9th of Decâ€" ember in the Gas office. It was decided that WOhave a visiting committee to visi the sick and shutâ€"ins, with Mrs. MaAjonen and Mrs. Miller taking theRast end of town, Mrs. J. 0. MoO® and Mra. W. A. McNiven the Westepq, and Mrs. D. Cloughley, Mra. Pp Wilkins and Mrs. T. L Dymo taking the centre of town. Baptist L A. mcsmegs Aioraaige w Mra. T. L. Dymond and Mrs. old Metcaife, ‘The January meeting will .« held at the home of Mra. W. , Watt, when the installation of », ficers will take place. ‘The meeting closed by singl "Silent Night," followed by Mizpah benediction. | The December meeting of 1. Women‘s Institute was held at t. home of Mrs. A. Caton, 8t., Tuesday, Dec. 11th. C _ Several members hbave ent. tained at Galloping Breakfasts .+ Women‘s Institute Trinity W.A. Brownies these are becoming more popuIMF, not only adding greatly to the Inâ€" stitute funds, but giving plenty of fun at each gathering in the mornâ€" sick committee. A donation was made to the Seals committee for the Sanatorâ€" jum. Miss E. Price, school nurse gave a brief outline of work to be done at the opening of the Lincoin Health unit. This will open in January at St. Andrew‘s Parish Hall. The clinic will take care of immunizing babies and preâ€"school age children. The object is, to keep well bables well. ‘Those appointed to be on duty at the opening clinic were Mrs. A Christmas bazaar was held, following the business meeting with Mrs. G. Warner and Mrs. Leiden‘s in charge of the tables, which was a huge success. 9 A delightful lunch was served by Mrs. J. J. Graham, Mrs. A. Ryans, Mrs. Leidens of the social committee. ‘The next regular meeting will be at the home of Mrs. C. Norman, Mrs. E. Farewell reported on ‘uuUU aiUREE PRICES SUBJECT To markiT cuanous fi w arstavi us mout to ual ovantite* BUTTER SILVERBROOK FIRST GRADE 1. 38¢ MAGIC BAKING POWDER _** $1.19 _ HENZ i $ roBINHOOND ? PANCAKE FLoUR * n“m BRUNSWICK -J o k ii; t -‘ z Tine l,‘ Mrs. G. Warner, and Thristmas Dinner at the palatial _ }¢ Village IJnn fi Please phone your reservations early 1)ou will enjop â€"â€" 415 â€"â€" Thursday, December 13, 1945 Mansion Apts. and the program will be Home Economics, convenor to be Mrs. C,. Norman. _ mh-]lnlynhddln appears to be well heeled. Mt L7 Until sometime in January, date to be announced later. WISHING ALL A VEP HAPPY CHRISTMAS Permanenthy ‘yourt Uié Closed For Holidays SAT., DEC. 15th VIS BEAUTY SALON