The following text may have been generated by Optical Character Recognition, with varying degrees of accuracy. Reader beware!

FOUR Mrs. Mary Kanmacher is visit-l ing with relatives at Preston. i adr. Eugene LePage left on Mon- day evening on a trip to Hamilton, Bermuda. Mrs. H. W. Cowan of Hamilton has been the guest of her sister, Mrs. Neil M. Leckie. Mrs. A. M. Morrow of Walker- ville is visiting with her mother, Mrs, H. H. Farrell, for a few weeks. Mrs. Murray Biggar of Chatham spent a few days this week with her mother, Mrs. Mary Rosebrugh, Paton Street. Mr. and Mrs. 'J. o. Moore and Mr. and Mrs. William Shafer re- turned to Grimsby this week after spending the winter months in Sarasota, Fla. Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Lindensmith were in Port Credit on Monday at- tending the funeral of Mrs. Linden- smith's father, Mr. George Bailey. Burial was made in the cemetery at Clarkson. - Phone 268 SMITH’S SHOE STORE exclusive But- terfly feature nade possible by the Reverse {nit Process. A m o d e r n s t o cki n g f o r modern living, worn with suc- cess anywhere, i n t o w n o I country. Butters fly "Smart-Side Out" gives you everything you demand in hos- iery. HOUR IM8 '(9adss:otCyvi,t ' 'SMART-SIDE-OUT' ' HOSIERY B.H.S. jll.ljlllllll Whatever weight you wear you’ll find Butterfly looks sheerer! Ringless and in all the popular colours, with reinforced toe and heel. SOCIAL 'ii'i'i'i"i" PERSONAL 2-THREAD SHEER $1.00 Pair 750 Pair (*Reverso Knit) ’u/lefér FRIDAY, APRIL 22nd SPEC. NORT0N's ORCHESTRA ADMISSION: 50e Community H all BEAMSVILLE 7a Main St. W. EASTER ITEMS During Easter week there will be many visitors to the town and dis- trict, and others who will be spend- ing the holiday with out-of-town friends. In order to make this column a newsy, social one, we in- vite you to send in any items which you may have, or we shall be glad to take your items over the tele- phone. Phone 36. Items by mail must bear the signature of the con- tributor. TPor. Bro. H. G. Brownlee and Wor. Bro. L. A. Bromley of Union Lodge, No. 7, A.F. & A.M., attend- ed the reception held' in the Bur- lington Beach Masonic Hall on Tuesday evening in honour of Most Worshipful Bro. Dunlop and of- ticers of Grand Lodge. .toTiitaIIImaIIIliimlllillaIImtiIIMiimIIlllllilltit0 Mr. and Mrs. Alex Ingram, 28 Depot Street, entertained the man- agement and staff of the local Bell Telephone office at their home on Thursday evening of last week to a delightful few hours of Court Whist, prizes for which were re- ceived as follows: Ladies' lst, Mrs. Kenneth Nelson, genes first---- Mr. E. J. LePatourel, second prize, Mrs. Donald McGregor and conso- lation, Miss Hattie Merritt. The serving of refreshments by the hos- tess brought the evening to a close. On Thursday evening of last week Miss Jean Love, entertained the members of her bridge club at her home, on Depot Street. Miss Marion Scott received the prize for the high score. The hostess served refreshments at the close of the A number from Grimsby attend- ed the Boys' conference held in the United Church at Stoney Creek, on Tuesday evening, when representa- tives were also present from Rock Chapel, Fruitland, Stoney Creek and Winona. Demonstrations of their work, were given by the vari- ous groups of boys, including the Explorers, Trail Rangers and Tuxis Group, and the evening concluded with the serving of refreshments by the ladies of the church. The chur- ches of Grimsby anticipate the or- ganization of groups for all ages of boys in Grimsby. Among those from here who attended were Mr. and Mrs. Archie Chivers, Mrs. R. L. Taylor, Mr. W. W. Ferris, Mr. William Miller, Mr. Frank Austin, The ninth annual Blossom Time Musical Festival as presented by the school children of Grimsby and district, under the direction of Gor- don L. Eaton, will be held in Trinity hall, Grimsby, on the evenings of May 12th and 13th. evening Baker Mr. and Mrs. Clifford McCartney have rented the home of Mrs. Du- vall, on Livingston Ave. ENTERTAIN BELL STAFF--- Mr. and Mrs. H. Klowak have purchased the property at 10 Maple Ave., formerly owned by Alex Fleming, and moved into the resi- dence on Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Marsh and son, Norton, spent the weekend with the former's brother, Clifford and Mrs. Marsh, at Oshawa. J. Harold "Red" Lymburner, who is associated with the Cana- dian Airways Ltd., at Oskelano, Quebec, is visiting with Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Rahn. Mr. and Mrs. William Pizer re- turned last week after spending the winter months in Florida. Colonel Armand A. Smith re- turned on MondAy from a five- Week.trip to the Old Country. Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Boulter Smithville were Sunday guests the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. Smith, Oak Street. BOYS' CONFERENCE-- .op2lllMlllllttllllllilMthlillll IMIItTIaMimllllllllIlllt0 H. V. Betzner and Mr. J. W M HUME of at The Rev. Dr. Leckie preached on Sunday, April 3rd, at the Pres- byterian Church of Burlington. Mrs. Frank Book and daughter, Marilyn Irene, of Niagara Falls, Ontario, are visiting this week with Mrs. Margaret Hurst, Oak Street. In a note from Mr. and Mrs. James Aitchison, who during the winter months, have been holiday- ing in the sunny south, they relate that they are at present spending a few days in the Bahamas, bathing, sightseeing, etc. In part they state, "Paradise Beach is a wonder- ful place to bathe. We left our home in Avon Park and motored through Palm Beach, MianTiit down over the Overseas Highway (just completed) to Key West. On the way back stopped at Miami and took the new Northland Steamer to Nassau. Fine weather, very warm." Maybe a few days ago we would have been envious of Mr. and Mrs. Aitchison, but this week we, too, are enjoying sunny spring weather. Mrs. Mary Randall returned to Grimsby after an extended visit with relatives in Chicago, Illinois, and other points in the United States. Mrs. I. R. Robbie entertained a number of friends on Friday even- ing at a delightful bridge, at her home, on St. Andrew's Avenue. The Tarises-s winnnvcx he or... --'-e, were Mrs. J. H. MarcMillan and Mrs. G. A. Sinclair.. The hostess, assisted by her sister, Miss Aileen Brooks, of Dunnville, served re- freshments at the close of the even- mg. The Historical Research Meeting of Grimsby Women's Institute will be held at the home of Mrs. A. Stevenson, 21 Oak Street, on Tues- day, the 19th. The Roll Call is- "Something My Grandmother Did That I Don't Do." Mrs. J. C. Thompson, County President, and Mrs. C. H. Prudhomme, both of Beamsville, will be present. Those on the Social Committee are Mrs. Sunday guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Love, Depot Street, were Mr. and Mrs. John Perkins and two children, Vine- land and Mr. H. M. Love, Toronto. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Lambert, of Flint, Mich., and Mrs. James Dur- ham of Hamilton, spent a few days last week visiting with Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Lambert, Gibson Ave. Mrs. Carman D. Millyard and daughter, Marilyn, left on Wednes- day morning for London, to attend the marriage bt Mr. Millyard’s sis- ter, Miss Ruth Millyard which takes place there on Friday of this week. Mr. Millyard, and sister Mrs. Davies, will also be in attend- ance, leaving on Thursday even- ing. Miss Marilyn will act as junior bridesmaid. GRIMSBY W. L--. F. Merritt, Miss .E. Harvey and Mrs. J. Hand. The monthly Literary meeting of Lincoln Loyalist Chapter, I.O.D.E., was held in the Chapter room on Monday afternoon. A miscellaneous program was enjoyed including an interesting reading by Miss H. Walsh from the pen of the famous Writer, Browning. Rev. Dr. Leckie, the guest speaker of the afternoon, gave a most interesting talk on Africa. The regent, Mrs. Wolfen- den, occupied the chair. Alexina Rebekah Lodge, No. 267, held a successful euchre party in the Masonic Hall on Tuesday even- ing, with twelve tables in play. The prize winners were as follows: ladies' high -- Mrs. A. Ambrose, gent's high - Mr. A. Forrester, consolation prizes, Mrs. Wm. Turn- er and Mr. Edward Mabey. The door prize was won by Mrs. Hugh McPherson. At the close of play, Sister Aldrick and her committee served refreshments. Mr. and Mrs. Russell Terry are this week moving from the Culp residence on Adelaide Street, to the Nelson home, on Main Street, East, recently vacated by Wm. and Mrs. Ryan, who have taken up residence in the Dr. Gesner house, corner Main and Maple. Mr. Morley Messacar, Editor and Publisher of the Advance, Burford, was a visitor to The Independent on Tuesday. Morley is a former resident of Grimsby, having been a member of The Independent staff in 1914-15. . A number of members of Union Lodge, A. F. and A. M., attended the Past Master's Night and Ban- quet of Ivy Lodge, Beamsville, on Tuesday night. "Jim" Hunter, well-known radio news commenta- tor was guest speaker. ENTERTAINS AT BRIDGE-- LITERARY MEETING-- ENJOYING THE SOUTH REBEKAH EUCHRE-- THE GRIMSBY INDEPENDENT an; i if spfihg tidiirefE" The guest of ess, thonour was the recipient of many /eeryrovely gifts, and good wishes from M her friends. _ At the close of the meeting Noble Grand Sister Pettit asked Sis- ters Aldrick and Udorah Stewart, to come forward, when Bro. Lloyd Pettit presented to them beautiful Rebekah rings, being gifts from the degree team, in appreciation of their services in making twenty- seven white dresses for the degree team, all cut on similar lines. The recipients graciously acknowledged the gifts. In addition to the visit of Sister; Pierce were Sis. Ethel Young, dis- trict deputy president of Hamilton, who paid her official visit and Bro. and Sis. Morrison of Toronto. Oth- ers were present from Toronto, Hamilton and Beamsville lodges. The meeting closed in regular form. Close to thirty friends and rela- tives paid a surprise visit to the home of Mrs. Margaret Hurst, Oak Street, on Tuesday evening, April 5th, on the occasion of her birth- day anniversary. The party in- cluding friends from Niagara Falls, Ontario, Beamsville and Thirty Mountain, spent the evening play- ing cards, prizes for which were won as follows: Ladies' first, Mrs. Egbert Hurst, Thirty Mountain; ladies' consolation, Mrs. Fred Bates, Niagara Falls; genes first, Mr. Fred Bates, genes consolation, Mr. Ernest Larman. Lunch was served at the close of the evening from a table attractively arranged with TROUSSEAU TEA-- About one hundred and fifty friends called during Thursday af- ternoon and evening of last week, when Mrs. Udorah Stewart enter- tained at a delightfully arranged trousseau tea in honor of the ap- proaching marriage of her daugh- ter, Miss Jessie Stewart. Mrs. Stewart was assisted in receiving by her daughter, while the roomin which the gifts wertriiisplayed, was presided over by Miss Belle Stewart and Mrs. J. R. Hunter of Brant- ford. Miss Marjorie Stewart, Beamsville, was assisted in serving by Mrs. Harley Stewart, while Mrs. Clifford McCartney and Mrs. Har- old Heaslip presided at the tea table, which was laid with a linen cloth, centered with the beautiful three-tier wedding cake, with tall pink tapers in matching holders. The members of Grimsby Chap- ter, No. 195, Order of the Eastern Star, and a number of friends from Hamilton, enjoyed a Pot Luck sup- per in the Chapter room on Wed- nesday evening of last week. Dur- ing the eveping, Mrs. D. A. Harris, a valuable member of the Chapter, who is leaving to reside in Ottawa, was made the recipient of a hand- some table lamp, the presentation being made by W. P. Bro. David Cloughley. The accompanying ad- dress was read by W.M. Sis Lillie Craig, after which all joined in singing "For She's A Jolly Good Fellow." Mrs. Harris suitably ac- knowledged the gift and good wish- es of her associates. In memory of the passing of Sis. Elizabeth Greig, P.N.G., ten Past Noble Grands of the Ledge were in charge of an impressive ceremony in which the Charter was draped, including Sisters Elsie Hughes, Lil- lian J ewson, Rachael Hermiston, Inez Cloughley, Alice Gilmore, Jessie Crittenden, Clara Anderson, Ethel Thompson, Ida Mabey and Mabel McCartney. Sister Greig's demise was the first broken link in the chain of Past Noble Grands, of this chapter. ' SUPPER and PRESENTATION-- The regular meeting of Alexina Rebekah Lodge, No. 267, was held on Tuesday evening. Sis. Violet Pierce, of Toronto, recording secre- tary of the Rebekah Assembly, presented Sister Marguerite Pettit, N.G., with a lovely corsage bou- quet, a gift from the Past Noble Grands of Alexina Rebekah Lodge. SURPRISE PARTY--. ALEXINA REBEKAH LODGE-- Three members of the CBC's popular To, one group, "The Happy Gang," who are responsible for much of the gaiety that characterizes this national network feature heard five days a week. They are Bob Farnon, trumpet player; Bert Pearl, pianist, vocalist and master of cere- monies, and Blain Mathe, violinist. lat-p r-1_n+’h and amt??- "THERE ARE SMILES . . . . Out of town guests included the bride's grandmother, Mrs. Thomas Bush, of Smithville, Mrs. F. Beaver and daughter, Dorothy, Mr. and Mrs. D. Brown of Hamilton, Mrs. Lester Phipps. of Toronto, Mr. George Stewart of Ridgeway and Mr. and Mrs. Ray Hunter and daughter, Leila. of Brantford. ”unsung 10 receivmg in a becom- ing gown of black satin faced crepe, with matching accessories. The groom's mother was unable to be present owing to illness. Center- ing the table was the three-storey wedding cake, wit1fable appoint- ments in pink and white, and trail- ing strands of smilax, arranged about the table. Mr. and Mrs. Hillier left later on a trip to the United States, the bride travelling in a blue tweed suit, suede shoes, purse and gloves and white moire blouse. On their return they will take up residence in Grimsby. HlLLlER--sTEwART St. Andrew's Anglican Church was the scene of a pretty wedding on Monday afternoon, at 1 o'clock, when the Rev. J. Allan Ballard, rector, united in marriage, Jessie Agnes, daughter of Mrs. Udorah Stewart and the late Arthur Stewart, to Francis Robert Hillier, only son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hillier, all of Grimsby. The bride, given in marriage by her brother-in-law, Mr. J. R. Hun- ter, of Brantford, was lovely in a gown of blue satin with gold dia- gonal stt;ipe, tiny navy hat, shoes and gloves, and she wore a corsage of pink roses and sweet peas. Miss Belle Stewart was her sister's bridesmaid, wearing an attractive ensemble of navy blue triple sheer, made in tunic effect, with navy blue straw bonnet, shoes and gloves and her bouquet was a corsage of red roses and sweet peas. Little Leila Hunter, the bride's niece, made a dainty flower girl in pink organdie, with blue touches and matching bonnet trimmed in blue, and carrying a basket of sweet peas. The best man was Mr. Dudley Brown of Hamilton. Following the ceremony, a recep- tion for the immediate members of the families, was held at the home of the bride's mother. Mrs. Stewart Mrs. Richard Shafer presided at the organ. CROWN BLACK TEA, I's KOLONA COFFEE, I's . . RED & WHITE TEA, RED & WHITE COFFEE, I's . . JEWEL SHORTENING . . . . LIFEBOUY SOAP RED & WHITE TOMATOES, 2yys RED & WHITE CATSUP, 12 oz. . . . . .150 STUFFED OLIVES, No. 8 . . . . GOLDSOAP ...... GOLDEN SPRAY CHEESE, A balance ration will keep your horses in good condition for Spring work. Feed Purina Grainola. FIVE ROSES FLOUR, GOLDEN STRAND Sliced Pineapple 3 for 250 Shredded Wheat Wedding (Cash & Carry) 2 for 23c QUALITY " .........3for 24's ls ..........55c [WAX BEANS ._.. TOBACCO, CIGARS & CIGARETTES mTHEAL BROS. ........$1.19 ....3 for jiiiifl'iiiiid I, l ttStl;"',') 'ii'; BR, oo' 't! tN' Kw”; . "13" _ - - a" _." . - ll/l tS . I Join The Thrift Club - Purchase 12 Pairs, Receive One Pair Free. PHONE 215 FARRELL’S SHOE, STORE New Shipment Men's Footwear Arrived THIS 1jhflEllElllt gurréps, Strep, Cores and Ties in Kid, Gabardine and Priced $1.95 to $5.00 MERCURY HOSIERY-- OX F ORDS MAIN STREET WEST PHONE 5 - GRIMSBY Prices : $2.50, $2.95, $3.50, $3.95, $4.50, $4.95, $6.00. WORK BdOTS--. . Smoked Hams - Cottage Roll Picnic Hams - Bacon Baby Beef - Spring Lamb Black and Brown Mennonite Leather - Medium and Heavy Weights -... Leather and Paneo Soles. Spring Shades including Vagabond, Cruise Tan, Copper Blush, Entre Nous, Plaza Betge, Trotter, Taupemist. _ .c c and $ 59 , 69 , 1.00 Brown and Black - Narrow, Medium and Broad Toes - Widths, A, B, C, D, E and EEE. SEE OUR SPECIAL HAND MADE WORK BOOT QUALITY MEAT MARKET Priced $1.95 to $450 Pair LOW PRICES 33c 29c 39c 23c 10c 25e 13c 14c " R. H. ST,, JOHN LADIES’ WEAR SUPREME Moutssiiiii,- AYLMER TOMATO or VEGETABLE SOUP . . _ _ - - THISTLE FINNAN HADDIE EAGLE BLUEBERRIES, 2's 70-80 PRUNES FALCON SWEET PINK SEAL SALMON, I's GRAPEFRUIT JUICE $3.25 and $3.50 28 oz. u), WE DELIVER -. GOLDEN BANTAM CORN -. ASPARAGUS TIPS, i For more cream and more milk, feed Purina Milk Chow. For more eggs and cheaper eggs feed Purina _ Layena. Gold Medal Tomato Juice (25 Oz. Tin) Thursday, April 14th, 1938. Barton Peas FREE DELIVERY MIXED PICKLES: 3 for 250 2 for 190 (17 oz. Tin) ,2’s......2f0r25c 'rtjiiii'i""i"ia"fjilii Ill)'), . Iii, r--" ' A". W .. “if t ......3for25e ......3lbs PHONE 21 .2 for ZOZ. . .2 for PHONE 142 2 for ...9c ...8c 25c 21c 27e 18c 23c 23c 10c