Winnipeg Free Press

Wednesday, January 17, 1940

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Winnipeg Free Press (Newspaper) - January 17, 1940, Winnipeg, Manitoba Page eight Winnipeg free press wednesday january it 1940 news items of social and personal interest Flowers Mother and daughter hostesses at Tea honouring Bride elect mrs. J. M. Benson and her Daugh Ter mrs. D. T. Botterill entertained during the Tea hour wednesday in Honor of miss Cecilia Eibner whose marriage to or. Joseph Moore Ben son of Toronto will take place Jan. 27. Receiving with the two hostesses and miss Eibner was mrs Edward Eibner. The Tea table was centred with a bouquet of Spring blooms flanked by Matching toned tapers. Presiding Over the Tea cups were mrs. A. T. Elders . C. Wherrett mrs. J. S. Whalley mrs. J. Tully mrs. G. Fall and mrs c. W. Turnock. The group of assistants included mrs. Josephine wherrett. Misses Emily Eibner Betty Walter. June Rutherford Donalds Lightfoot and Cammie Benson. Or. And mrs. Howard Binns Anc their two children Judith and Richard who have spen the last six months in Winnipeg guests of mrs. Binns1 parents or and mrs. Walter b. Lawson Strad Brook Avenue will leave shortly for Jaffa. Palestine where or. Binns will be stationed under the British colonial service. Ladies past presidents ass Cia Tion of Curling clubs entertained their members and guests at Tea in the fort Rouge Curling club monday afternoon. Mrs. G. A Bradley president received the guests. Presiding Over the Tea cups were mrs. W. R. Maltine mrs. Charles Harris mrs. E. Watt and mrs. E. A. Berry. In Honor of miss Joan Watson and her Fiance. Paymaster Lieut. Robert Mcdougall Keith . N.v.r., whose marriage will be an event of Friday evening mrs. L. J. F. Van Riemsdyk entertained at a late afternoon party wednesday at her residence on Dromore Avenue. A Surprise party was held Satur Day at the Home of or. And mrs. J. S. Dudley on the occasion of their 20th wedding anniversary. Music was supplied by or. A. Perrella. The guests numbered 25.________ Delaney s fur coat Sale Hudson Seal Reg. Opp. Marlborough have your eyes tested fitted 298 Smith St. Opp. Birks bldg. Neglected constipation serious for baby baby s daily movements Are something of absolutely accurate track must be kept. When he misses something must be done at once. Constipation is serious Lor baby. Mrs. John t. Reid of Hespeler ont., has this to say having had seven children and having Ruseti baby s own tablets for All seven can say they Are the Best and gentlest regulator for children Safe and effective for the tiniest infant. I Sive them up to 10 years of age. During teething baby s own a Boon to As they cleared up at once any digestive disturbance or equally effective for simple fever diarrhoea Uji set stomach Colic simple croup and other minor ailments of Babyhood. Quick and sure in their action. Easy to Tate. Harmless and Safe. Do not contain opiates or stupefying drugs. Each package contains analyst s certificate. Get a Box today. Sickness no often strikes in the night 25 cents. Money Back if not satisfied. Prime minister s Niece to wed an engagement of wide inter est is that of miss Jean Isabel Lay and flight Lieut. Gordon Parker Dunlop Tren ton who. Are pictured Here. Miss Lay is the elder daughter of or. And mrs. H. M. Lay Barrie and is a Niece of it. Hon. W. L. Mac Kenzie King. Her Fiance is the son of or. And mrs. W. R. Dun lop Saskatoon. The wedding will take place at Boulde fell the Barrie Home of miss Lay s parents feb. 10. Gold and Blue tapers Light table at party for Monica Fansom in Honor of miss Monica Fanson Bride elect of Jan. Mrs. M. A. Valour Road entertained Monda y evening. The table was centred with Spring blossoms and lighted by Gold and. Blue tapers. Presiding Over the Tea cups was mrs. George s. Fanson mrs. T. W. Mcconachie and. Miss Kay Young assisted. Numbered 20 police Are hosts to old Folk at annual party men and women of old folks Home had a Happy evening tuesday when the Mem Bers of the Winnipeg City police athletic association visited them. It was a real party with music recitations jokes and stories some pictures to while away time and a Fine supper provided by the visitors. Sandy Phimister always a favorite had some new. Gags to and the chairman mrs. A c. Downie brought a. Cheery. Message. Patients in the wards were visited and special treats left for them and to those who attended the concert a Buffet supper was provided in the big dining room. Or. Colin Mckenzie president of the association was in charge and the pro gramme included songs by mrs. N. Pratt mrs. W. Fenton or. Dick Trotter recitations by mrs. A. Cleghorn Sttne old time fiddling by or. James , and comic songs by or. C. Sheldrake. The accompanists were misses Kathleen Jackson Mae Miller Elizabeth Roberts and or. H. Fraser. Girls to hold dinner for Margaret Franke preceding wedding in Honor of miss Margaret Franke whose wedding to or. Allan Mcpherson will be an event of saturday a group of her friends will entertain at dinner wednesday in the drawing room of the fort Garry hotel. The table centred with Low bowls of roses will be softly lighted by tall Matching tone tapers. Places will be Laid for the following guests miss Franke mrs. John a. Macauley mrs. R. A. Purves mrs. H. L. Kennedy mrs. Raham Jackson mrs. Charles Mcpherson mrs. W. Scott Neal mrs. Sylvan Leipsic mrs. Arthur Barber mrs. Clark Mcleod mrs. William ringer misses Eileen Franke Maryel Thomson Shirley Boulton Peggy Lawson Mary Jane Austin Billie Pryce Jones Mary Burns Iso Mitten Enid Wertheim Joan Sutton Dore Mutchmore Dorothy Mcgillivray and Lorene Birt. V or. And mrs. Kenneth m. Suth Erland Are receiving congratulations on the birth of a son Murray Mackenzie. Mrs. Sutherland was formerly miss Jessie Murray of Calgary. Wax or. And mrs. M. A. Macleod Harold apartments Are receiving congratulations on the birth of a daughter Patricia Gail. Mrs. Mac Leod was formerly miss Winnifred Styne. Or. And mrs. W. C. Adamson of Winnipeg Are visiting mrs. Adam son s brother in Law and sister or and mrs. J. C. Morgan at their Home in san Gabriel California or. And mrs. Adamson will the Winter touring the United states. Or. Frank Korman of Winnipeg who is in the United states on a business and pleasure trip was entertained last week in Hollywood by or. And mrs. Harry Woolach at the Earl Carroll theatre. Or. And mrs. W. J. Horny Eck Thelmo receiving congratulations on the birth of a son William Hewitt Laird. Mrs. Horn Heck was formerly miss Evelyn Spottiswood. Noxzema cold Cream it corrects As it cleanses 9 use this new cold Cream just As you would any cold get results you could t expect from any Ordinary cold Cream for this Feather Light daintily fragrant Cream not Only cleanses gently also helps to Clear freshen soften your skin and aids in refining pores. Every Jar of noxzema cold Cream contains the popular noxzema medi cation to help your skin to fresh dear Beauty get a Jar today Money refunded if noxzema cold Cream fails to help your Akin mrs. C. Thompson was a lunch Eon and Bridge hostess wed Rie Day entertaining at the lome c f her Mother mrs. A. E. Looke Kingston Crescent in Honor f miss Donovan a popular iride elect of january 20. A Shefield bowl holding daffodils made a pretty Centre for the table which was lighted by mauve tapers in Heffield candlesticks. Covers were Aid for nine guests. Mrs. To. L. Parsons of Oak Lake man., attended the wedding of her Rand laughter miss Nina Parsons o or Frederick Gaffney baking on which took place Friday in St. Alban s Church. In Honor of miss Helen Warren whose wedding to or. Howard a. Masson will take place Jan. 27, mrs. W. A. Gardiner entertained at luncheon wednesday at her Home Grosvenor Avenue. A Silver bowl holding red tulips and White hyacinths centred the table at which covers were Laid for eight guests. V u gifts for Kitchen Given Helen Warren at delightful Tea in Honor of miss Helen Warren whose wedding will. Be an event of january 27, miss Louise Halls Wellington Crescent entertained at a Kitchen Shower wednesday. The useful gifts in Blue and Ivory were presented to the Honor guest in the sunroom. The attractive Tea table with a Blue venetian Glass bowl holding White carnations Buddleia and roses was softly lighted by tall White tapers in Blue venetian Glass candlesticks. Mrs. A. E Warren and mrs. Frederick Masson presided Over the Tea cups and were assisted in the dining room by mrs. Malcolm pretty misses. Barbara Milvor Dorothy Creelman Margaret Leney Anc Mai y Jean Rutledge. Mrs. Morton. Bears entertained at the Tea hour during the week end in Honor of her daughter Beverley who leaves wednesday for Oakland Cal. The table Cen tred with Spring Flowers and lighted by Ivory. Tapers was pre sided Over by mrs. D. Mcglashan . E. Mcneil mrs. G. G. Mcmillan and mrs. A. W. Damps. Those assisting were mrs m. H. Matheson mrs. D. Bears mrs d. Rowan mrs. J. Misses May Bingham Florence Croll june bears Lucille Glen and Muriel . Is or. And mrs. N. A. Bullitt of Lansing Mich were among the guests who registered tuesday at the fort Garry hotel. . A. Of Orillia ont was a visitor in Winnipeg tuesday was a guest at the fort Garry hotel. In Aid of the scholarship fund United College women s auxiliary will sponsor the John Holden players in the musical comedy buddies tuesday Jan 23. It s a fact Princess flakes go your hands Hazel i Bank Lin English skating Star will be included among the. Headliners for this year s skating carnival according to announcement by the carnival committee of the Winnipeg Winter american tour this year miss Franklin is scheduled to appear at All the and ice shows. She is the youngest Start Ever to achieve an International reputation in the professional ranks on the same programme will be Mary Rose Thacker North american Champion and , Holder of the National championship As Well As other famous stars so Winnipeg will have the Opportunity of seeing possibly the finest skating show in North America this year. Dates of 29, March 1, 2, and the proceeds will be donated to the hed Cross. Windsors carry on socially despite Paris blackouts Paris Jan. 17 Duke and Duchess of Windsor Are re establishing themselves in Normal War activities in addition to their War activities and the Duchess is a leading advocate of economies in the new fashions. He windsors have fully reopened their Paris residence and Are now among those most Active f in attempting to carry of. Social life despite the Paris blackouts. The Duke wears his uniform As a Liaison officer Between the British and French armies but spends much time1 in Paris. The Duchess wears a smartly Cut uniform the work of one of the big Paris dressmakers but changes to contrasting feminine garb for evening affairs. When they go out nights the Duke is still in uniform but her utmost to maintain1 the Pace heir As the world s Best dressed woman. She has taken sides in a new fashion according to word passed around the dress shops. The dispute centres around whether dinner a Paris should reach the in step or the floor. Those ing the instep Point out that the Shorter skirt saves materials which Are hone too plentiful in War tune. The Duchess was one of to adopt the War time ankle length skirt which is moderately wide and Bell shaped. She also was reported As a fur ther War time limitation to have adopted a Standard color Chart for costumes with a maximum. Of 1l colors for the entire wardrobe. The limited color Chart was designed to curtail the efforts of chemical color makers during the War. Winnipeg . Joins forces with British . Co operating with an Institute at Sittingbourne England the members of the Winnipeg women s Institute will carry on red Cross work for British soldiers it was decided at a meeting held Jan. 9 at the patriotism was the theme of the meeting Anc a paper on the subject was read by i s. Of. Porter and a poem by mrs. E. Ball. Democracy versus dictatorship was the subject of an address by mrs. W. W. Beachell the Roll Call was responded to by naming some great National. Lead ers and a play no followers was Given by. Mrs. C. Gillis mrs. G Stanley mrs. E. Ball mrs. A. G Mcdonald and mrs. J. Wassell plans were made for a Tea Anc Sale of work to be. Held tuesday ii rom 2.30 to 5.30 in the t. Eaton Assembly Hall. World Church Deal lauded by minister Thorld vision must be instil led into All boys and girls work said Rev. Hard no. Priest Western Field Secretary f the . For the Church of England who addressed the annual meeting of the Manitoba girls work card monday at the . Or. Riest traced the growth of the ecumenical movement from the St world missionary conference n Edinburgh in 1910, to the world conference of Christian youth at Amsterdam in 1939. He concluded Ith a plea that workers every Here keep the doors and windows f the soul open to the vision of a Universal Church. Progress in girls work throughout be province was reported by miss Mcdonald for the Pressby Erian Church mrs. C. S. Booth for anglican auxiliary Winnipeg miss Flary Hockin Brandon anglican diocese miss Lillian Mclntyre artist mrs. W. I. Parks United Church mrs. J. Edmison miss Mary Dafoe win Peg girls work Board miss Jean for leadership training eld work and special events. Mrs. W. E. Hobbs was re elected Lairman of the Board and other officers Are vice chairman miss Adie Gregory Secretary mrs. Ifred White treasurer mrs. J. A. A Ray librarian miss Mae boor an convener of Camp committee Fiss Mary Dafoe leadership train no miss Hazel Mcdonald worship programme mrs. C. S. Booth special events. Miss Hazel Barton Norwood . Akes service sunday morning at Norwood United Church Sun a morning the women s mis onary society was in charge of the ervice. The work of the society fas emphasized through the Fol Wing groups baby band which though not present is an import ant Branch of the work Mission and which repeated its purpose .g.i.t., which is affiliated under be leadership of mrs. J. Linton mothers club associate helpers and the . The officers of the Atter society were installed by eve. J. F. Stewart pastor of the lurch As follows honorary presidents mrs. J. F Tewart and , a. Alexander resident mrs. F. Heap vice presi ent mrs. J. A. Cormie Secretary cars. W. A. Alexander treasurer firs. J. M. Bannerman baby band irs. G. Beatson c.g-.i.t., mrs. E Ussell Mission band mrs. G. Bartolomew associate helpers. Mrs l. Thompson Temperance Anc Hristian citizenship mrs. W. Skel on Supply Secretary mrs. W. Cor ode strangers mrs. E. Mcdouall press mrs. R. Olmstead Hristian stewardship and finance to. W. A. Reid literature mrs. G Fla gee missionary monthly mrs i. Glover pianist . Craven mrs. C. N. Halstead retiring pre ident the ., introduced the guest speaker miss a. C. Thexton who. Is Home on furlough from est China. Rolden West Santha holds installation Golden West Santhany. 66 1. Of a auxiliary to the . Eld installation of 1940 officers monday evening in the travellers All. Imperial Deputy past Regent Delaney was installing officer and the following took office Rani a Marjorie Wood Rajah Mary Miner Princess Edna Bradley Pundita Dorothy Arnott treasurer Myrtle i Tacky proxy Ada scribe ".r, Kate Delaney proxy Idith Akita Dorothy Hamilton Risko Annle Cappellin Secretary warder May plumb firs Varder May Craig Saigon Jin Partrick proxy . Edith director of work Beatrice Brown first marshal Ladys Watson second marshal Ruby How. The retiring ., Rani Beatrice Brown and Rajah . Edith Lane vere presented with gifts from Lantha. Setting at wedding Stith White chrysanthemums Vav ferns and Pink roses As a background the marriage of Helen Elizabeth daughter of or. And mrs. E. A. Kelly Kenora to or. Zennis Leroux son of or. And its. Frank Leroux Redditt was solemnized in Knox United Church i Kenora ont january 10, at 2 .m., Rev. Or. Lome Mctavish officiated and or. Walter Dolman resided at the Organ. The Bride Given in marriage by Ler father wore White Satin with sweetheart neckline and sleeves draped softly into High cuffs. From a Flat Bustle Bow the skirt Ell into a full court train. Her Ull length veil net and Chan Illy lace was held by a Coronet of Range blossoms and seed pearls she carried Pink roses and lilies if the Valley. Mrs. John Pykerman As her Sis or s Matron of Honor wore Aqua Marine double net Over taffeta the bodice was gathered into a wide Corse let of the taffeta quilted with Gold threads and the bouffant Kirt fell into a Short train. A Hort sleeved jacket of quilted taffeta completed the ensemble. She wore a Gold mesh snood held y a Bandeau of tiny Flowers and married a sheaf of Talisman roses miss Eileen Leroux sister of the bridegroom and miss Dorothy Ocks of Lethbridge alta., were bridesmaids. They wore identical frocks of Pink double net Over Taf Eta with Square necklines and Lily fitting waists and with full ruffled skirts featuring Short Rains. Jackets of the net had simulated Bustle backs made of ruffles. The bridesmaids wore mall Caps of roses with velvet dreamers and carried Johanna Hill roses. Messes. Laurence Kelly George and Arthur Leroux were Ushers and or. John Pykerman groomsman. Following the reception held at he Home of the Bride s sister mrs left Foi travelling mrs. Leroux wore aquamarine with Seal top coat and Small Black hat with Blue plume. Her Corsage was Briercliffe roses and lilies of the Valley. Luncheon at club _ arranged to Speed travellers South mrs. Fred Parrish was a hostess wednesday at the Winnipeg Winter in Honor of several of friends who leave shortly Tot South. Low bowls holding arrangements of daffodils tulips and Narcissi decorated table at which covers were for sixteen guests. Miss Honey Keenberg of or. And . Fred Avenue will sunday Start a three year course in Sinai Hospital in Chicago. Entering for training she win it the guest of or. And mrs. E. Fish. Man in Chicago. Ohn Pykerman the couple or a Short honeymoon trip. Colds Don t upset Stom Oeh i by drastic dosing taking Strong medicines into stomach for colds May add to the misery by upsetting digestion. Ip8 1 that s Why 1 our of 3 i Maritn mothers treat colds externally kith Vicks vap rub. Sian just rubbed on Throat Chest Tod h1" Back at bedtime vap rub acts the skin like a warming poultice and i t a same offshoots of cuing medicated Vapours that to Tiv breathed direct into the air passages. Often by morning of the misery of the cold is gone. From but miss Doris Welu says i from skin having of Zam Buvac great vhf Ute skin complot not i applied if Dally. Time blend Mhz i Kiln h no to the by dlr figurine skin trave few applications of Quick acting up painful Ond be Mihoi. Don t a Martyr to Tab Irmi Zam ask t soothing Tobol Oik wild you what done foe count Tell Gal Zam Kuk from your Zam Buk id of i it 1. 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Regular value Plum c 1 it Cal Sale .3u Crystal candelabra in favored Low style with Tal hold 2 candles. Regular value pair. Plum pocket lighters 50c Good lighters of the thumb wheel Type. Value and c it Jwj Plum 6 Fow wives that have waited for Tri lights terms Down month like these and you la want one too at this Low Price base c and Shade modern Tri lights that will add distinction to your living room. Beautiful Bronze base with a wide variety of shades. See them displayed in out Portage Avenue windows now playing at the met four wives wimmif1c, electric company promoters of Progress and Prosperity Power bldg showrooms Portage and Vaughan ;