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RAVE oe ANUS YE A LEAR EA ¢ RAN PEON En AEBS FEM PRA . T - MANCHESTER The .regular monthly meeting of Manchester W. A. was held at the home of Mrs. Howard Dobson on Wed- nesday, April 5th. The meeting open- ed with a hymn followed by prayer by Mrs. Sonley. Mrs, Fielding read the Scripture lesson, Mark 16:1-8, The roll was called with 19 members and 7 visitors present. The minutes of March meeting weré read and adopted. Mrs. Vernon offered her home for the May meeting, and Mrs, Croxall and Mrs. Howard Franklin, as hostesses. Mrs. Earl Innes and Mrs, Croxall were appointed to act on program commit- tee. Mrs, Innes and Mrs, Croxall sang a duet "The Old Rugged Cross", Mrs. White then introduced Mrs. Harrison, guest speaker from Black- stock, who chose as her subject, "Rea- sons for Christian Missions', She gave a splendid talk which was much enjoyed by all present. GIGANTIC SALE OF MERCHANDISE Visit Christian's ~ SPRING SALE Special. Selling of Hardware-- Household Necessities, China, Garden Tools, Seeds, Fertilizers "Household Electric Appliances, Paints...Scores of items extremely scarce in most places. Don't miss attending this event, starting TO-DAY Christian's Electric & Hardware 11 SIMCOE ST., North, OSHAWA PHONE 1000 Mrs. Jabez Wright, also of Blackstock, sang a solo followed by an instrumental as an encore. The meeting closed with a hymn and prayer by Rev. Mr. Harrison, The collection amounted to $10.00, The hostesses, Mrs, Harvey Dobson and Mrs. Frank Johnson served a dainty lunch. Mrs. Spencer attended the Red Cross Convention in Toronto recently. Gunner Harry McMaster is home on leave from Nova Scotia, Mr. and Mrs, Lloyd McKee attend- ed the 53rd wedding anniversary of the latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs, F. Dring, of Raglan, Dick Steer, of Manning Depot, spent the week-end at the home of Mr, and Mrs, Josh Dobson. - Mrs. A. Fielding entertained the Red Cross recently. The next meet- ing will be at Mrs. O. Croxall's on Thursday, April 13th. Miss Loretta Sonley, of Whitby, spent the week-end with her brother, W. C. Sonley. ASHBURN A special Easter service was con- ducted at Burn's Church, on Good Fri- day at 8 pm. The minister, Rev, J, A. MacMillan spoke on the "Crueci- fixion of Christ", During the service Sub.-Licut, Lyle Sherwin sang. On Sunday morning Rev. J. A, Mac- Millan chose for -his text the 14th chapter of Job, verse 14--"If a man die, shall he live again?" The church was beautifully decorated with Easter lilies and daffodils. of Toronto, L.A.W. Muriel Hill, spent the week-end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs, Fred Hill A.C.2 Theodore Knight, of St. John, New Brunswick, spent the week-end with his parents Mr, and Mrs. Walter Ta , A.C.2 Kenneth Reynolds and friend, Miss Georgina Reynolds Mr, and Mrs. A, Reynol spent Sunday at the home of Mr, and Mrs. Edgar Heron, Mr. and Mrs. Reg. Doubt and fam- | § ily, of Lakefield, spent the holiday with relatives. Stephen. Lewis Moase, of Toronto, spent the week-end with Mr, and Mrs, holidays with her parents in Toronto. Mrs. Earl Beadle s end with relatives in Lindsay. and Mrs. Frank Lynde, a two week's furlough with his par- ents Mr, and Mrs. Henry- Doble. spending the vacation at her home, day, Riss Joan Cooke is spending her holidays at her home in Pickering. BLACKSTOCK Total collections for Cartwright Red Cross canvass amounted to $1028 and membership of township branch is now somewhat over 500. Congratulations to Mr, and Mrs, J. Ginn on the celebration of their 50th wedding anniversary which was re- membered by their immediate family in their home last Wednesday evening, when they were presented with a beautiful electric lamp, Their neigh- bours in North Blackstock presented them with a cushion and a book. Cecil Harvey, of the R.C.A.F., visit- ed his uncle George and grandmother, Mrs. Ida Crawford, recently. The W.A. of the United Church held its March meeting at the home of Mra, Clarence Marlow. President, Mrs. Archer, read a letter asking for a con- tribution to the Victor Home Fund, It was decided to vote $10, Mrs, Har- rison told the story of Lloyd Douglas' book "The Robe" which was very in- teresting, Mrs, Bowles was a guest speaker at the April W.I. meeting at the home of Mrs. Gilbert. She told how to proceed in order to get a public library, here. Mrs, Gilbert and Mrs, Mountjoy were appointed to be a committee to look into - the 'matter of getting a library started to serve 'the township. It is thought that such a project would be of great value to the young people and especially high school students. Arch- deacon Simpson was also present and of Toronto, | ¥ ds, of Ajax,|§ Miss Glenys Stephen, North Osha-|§ wa, is spending the Easter vacation |$ with her parents Mr. and Mrs, Fred | Driver and Mrs. Leslie Cross, Mrs, 5 . Goose, | ¥ Miss Ada Warren is spending the | ¥ nt the week- |§¥ Mr, and Mrs. Wm. Lynde and family ; of Oshawa, visited at the home of Mr, |¥ Trooper Lawrence Doble is spending | § Miss Helen Jordan, of Whitby, is [# Mrs, Alice Brash, of Port Perry, H called on friends in the village on Sun- |§ Spring to do this year. . Ahead NOW IS THE TIME TO ARRANGE for that Spring Repair Work you are planning : We have a Full Line of ; Gyproc FIREPROOF Wallboard | Donnaconna Insulating Wallboard Asphalt and Wooden Shingles April 15th. Shingles NOW IS THE TIME TO REPAIR THAT ROOF before the Spring rains, : We have a large supply of B. C. Cedar Shingles, Toronto Asphalt Shingles, and rolled roofing. Rol-Bric Siding will be available about Phone 240w LAKE SCUGOG LUMBER & COAL CO, LIMITED Cartwright _ Agricultural held a dance in the hall on Friday evening, March 31st, which was well attended. Music by Solina orchestra. Roy Ferguson, of the R.C.A.F., Re- gina, visited his sister, Mrs. Earl Dor- rell, on Friday last. He expects to fe stationed at Deseronto, as instrue- tor for the next three months, These items were sent to the Red Cross on March 24th: Society 4 turtle-neck sweaters, 1 V-neck pull- over, 3 pairs socks; Army and Air Force--2 turle-neck sweaters, 2 high neck sweaters, 6 prs. gloves, 30 pairs socks (khaki), 16 pra. socks (grey); Refugees--23 quilts, afghan square, 5 child's scarves, 1 boy's pullover sweater, 8 years; 3 girl's pullover sweaters (6 to 10 years); pr. child's mitts, 2 women's mitts, 1 women's ng 4 Knight, presented an Easter message. | Seamen's comforts--4 pairs mitts, | gloves, 1 woman's 'sweater, A " 1 " ; 5 om pa Ya TA fate {iho h H ~ - EE i OBITUARY 66 -- . we | : MRS. JOHN HENRY 1 : | § pi The death occurred in the Oshawa : : | Y ! i iN General Hospital on Tuesday, April 4, after a serious illness of two months' duration of Ellen Henry, beloved wife of John Henry, of Utica. She was in her 72nd year. The daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. William Henry, she was born in Cartwright where she spent her early years. The family moved to Oshawa for eight years and later to Utica, and at a later date to Scott Township. Since Mrs. Henry's illness the family has resided at Utica. Besides her husband, Mrs. Henry is - survived by three daughters: Mrs. A. Swanson (May) of Brantford; Mrs. A. McDonald (Viola) of Kirkland Lake; and Miss Eva at home, and two sons Elmer of Oshawa, and Herbert of Utica. Also surviving are a brother, William of Cartwright and two grand- children, Interment was at Union Cemetery. ~ FD operations. "clude you, too. tion of foods.' more intensive war. ORE ROFITS fronts. ORDER MAKE OULTRY HOOK'S 'HI-QUALITY' BABY CHICKS HEALTHY VIGOROUS GROWTH-- NEW HAMPSHIRES The "MORE PROFIT" Strain NEW HAMPSHIRES X BARRED ROCKS-- Heavy Layers, and Ideal Market Fowl. All Breeders are Blood-Tested by a Government approved laboratory. All Chicks are hatched in Jamesway ec Incuba A We will have available on-- APRIL 28rd .. consis 300 chicks MAY 218t ..coviniiinnninnns 600 chicks have this money to or new buildings ... for your home, your country now, GREENBANK Poultry Farm and | Chick Hatchery i | GREENBANK, ONT. : 4 Phone to I. . Honk & fon, wt 1 r 11, Port Perry @® Invasion demands more action from every - fighting service, . . . combined Combined operations in- Despite the shortage of help and equip- ment, Canadian farmers have responded nobly to demands for increased produc- But there is one thing on which a better job can still be done, MORE MONEY is needed to fight a All Canadians will be asked to furnish this money. It's a duty that we who are at home owe to the men on the fighting In these days most farmers have higher incomes'. . . money to save. And that is the job that they are asked todo, .. save money and lend it to Canada, : You are not asked to give money . . . just to lend it. When the war is over you'll your farm.. So save now to lend to your country. Save to have money to im- prove your farm; money for new stock and implements; money for more land for new furnishings and conveniences All you can lend is little enough for a cause so vital for a need so urgent. And the more that you can save and lend to have for your own use when the war ends. "plough back" into . for a new car, ., the more you will