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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1944-04-27, Page 3lanm “Ilittin" the Jack Pot” RevueDedication of J, E, Inch, Y,M.C,A, Whr Seryices. THE TIMES-ADVOCATE, EXETER ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, APRIL 27, 1944 Annual Meeting of Hensail W. I. Gleanings from No. 9 Service Flying Training School, Centralia, Ontario the station Chapel morning, April 16, of the new chapel for rejoicing among Many had On Sunday the dedication was the cause the station personnel, been looking forward eagerly to the opening of this building which is newly erected, The chapel signifies the presence of spiritual influence and desires among those who serve their country It will_be used by both the Catholics and chancels at either ferent services and Special parades both services with Pipe Band in kiltie uniform leading each of the parades in turn. The Band looked very smart for the occasion and per- formed well. The Commanding Of­ ficer was in charge of the Protestant parade. The chapel was filled to capacity for both services. The soft blending of the colors of the inter­ ior’, the flowers the enthusiastic mans made this historical event the station. The Catholic service was held at 9:30 a.m, The blessing of the chapel was given by W/C Cahill, Command Chaplain of No. 1 T.C. The Mass was offered by his Excel­ lency, Bishop Kidd of London, who also delivered the message. He was assisted at the mass by W/C Cahill, Father Kelly and F/L Jordan. F/'O Bullen, accompanied by F/O Chap- pel on the piano, sang Gounod’s Ave Maria, and gave a most beautiful rendition. The Protestant Dedication Service was held at 11:00' a.m. The special speaker was G/C J. McNab, Com­ mand Chaplain (P), of No. 1 T.C., who also performed the dedication, and was assisted by the station Chap­ lain F/L V. J. Monk. The Com­ manding Officer, G/C E. G. Fuller­ ton, read the Scripture lesson for the Service. In his sermon, G/C Mc­ Nab stressed the need for laying our moral and spiritual foundations deeply and firmly in Jesus Christ. It is necessary that we be briefed in spiritual matters just as the pilot is briefed before his flight but with greater care and stress Christ. F/O Bullen sang Lovely are Thy Dwellings”. Chappell was pianist for ice. The chapel promises fortitude and guidance to age and strength to our women in their struggle for Christ­ ian ideals and principles. F/Lt. V. Mona “Hittin’ the at No, 9 Saturday evening. Protestants with end for the dil-’ congregations, were held for on the altars and singing and ser- day an important in the history of on ‘‘How F/O the serv- Langley’s Revue, Jack Pot" entertained S.F.T.S. last April 22nd. It was the this station to accompanying Boris Hambourg, world famous cel­ list who is a member Of and the originator of The Hart House String Quartet, who was accompanied on the piano by his brother, Cpl. Clem­ ent Hambourg. In addition' to ac­ companying Boris, Clem deligliteu the audience with his rendition of The Warsaw Concerto, and numbers. Miss Cosette Lee and Mr. Ingles, both of Allan Young’s program were spectatcular in an .old fashioned melo-drama, All the members of the troupe, the exception of the guest ar- are amateurs, who, in the past distinct pleasure of have as special .guests this fine troupe, Mr. President of the Club. The writer is very pleased to see so much interest in this Handicraft project among both Airwomen and Airmen, and feels sure that, as soon as supplies begin rolling in, the W.D. Craft shop will be a veritable hive of industry. Phyl Lownds. other Mack radio with lists two years have willingly donated their tertainment of His Majesty’s Forces and who, "within the same period of time, have raised over $40,0'00' for worthy charitable organizations ana have given over 140 performances, The entire review was put to­ gether by Mrs. Kenny, who was Mistress of Ceremonies for the eve­ ning, assisted by her husband who acted as stage manager. Mrs. Ken­ ny’s abilities combined not only M.C.’ing but proved her to be an accomplished musician as . she ac­ companied each dance and solo num­ ber on the piano. At the conclusion of the show the Commanding Officer, Group Captain E. G', Fullerton, expressed the sin­ cere thanks of this station for the excellent performance and was back­ ed by the personnel with a tremen­ dous round of applause. Following the review station personnel and visitors enjoyed a dance in the Drill Hall with music supplied by the Station tion of time and energies to the en- Orchestra under the direc- Cpl. Frank Shortt. Ev. Inch. -3^ Sports summer well onWith the Drill Hall staff at busy storing away hockey sticks, and dusting off baseball bats and balls to fill the racks in the Sport Store. its way in, No. 9 are .spiritual There has been very -little doing in give cour-[ the way of sports during this un­ men and Sunday Musical© It is gratifying to find the num­ bers of those attending the Sunday Musicale at 170 0 hours in the Rec­ reation Hall is on the increase. The enjoyment of this relaxing hour is open to ALL RANKS and we invite you to drop in next Sunday evening. The programme on Sunday, Ap­ ril 3 0th, will consist of the follow­ ing: Wagner—Prelude to act 3 of Lohengrin; phony No. Una Voce of Seville Waldstein Tchaikowsky — Sym- 2 in C. Minor; Rossini— pocco fa—from Barber (Lily Pons); Beethoven Sonate (piano); Gade— Jalousie (Tango Tzigane). Ev.Inca. “Low Flying” Aircraft Any person observing an aircraft flying excessively low over the town of Exeter, or in fact anywhere in this part of the province, is request­ ed to take the “number” of the air* craft and phone this information together with the “time” of the occurrence, to the Commanding Officer, No. 9 S.F.T.S,, Centralia. settled mid-season weather but as soon as conditions are suitable, the summer sports program will get un­ der way. Plans are now developing to or­ ganize a top notch club to partici­ pate in the Command Ball Title. An­ other point of interest is the expan­ sion of the W.D.’s sports for the coming summer. Two W.D. P.T.I.’s have been added to FO. Herbertson’s sport staff—Cpl. Morrisey of Mont­ real, and Cpl. Halliday from Toron­ to. Sport Shorts: Who carried S/L Elwin in finals after Wright left? What is the new game that Sr. N.C.O.’s are playing, “shoot”? Cpl. Dubois has forsaken all sum­ mer sports for Highland Dancing. Doc. Webb is still carrying a scar from his meeting with the Army. Sgt. “Wardy” A minister, traveling of those way-trains that every station on a side line, was reading his Bible. “Find anything about this railway in that book?' asked the conductor, trying to be funny, “Yes,” replied the minis­ ter, “in the very first chapter it says that the Lord made every creeping thing.” the the called Wright. on one stop at Sponsored by W.D. Handicraft Club Chainway Stores LIMITED meeting of the Handicraft Club held in the Craft Shop in the W.D. Recreation Centre on Wednes­ day, April 19th, at 183 0 hours. Plans of operation of the Club were dis­ cussed, and it was decided to have the Craft Shop open every evening and for two hours on Sunday af­ ternoon, with someone in attendance at these times to help with instruc­ tion. Unfortunately supplies have been a little slow in coming through, and only a limited amount of work lias been was very girls turn a pair of an attractive link belt—-a sure sign that the W.D.’s are becoming Craft conscious. Plans for an initial display of handicrafts Already made on the Station were discussed, and It Was decided to hold same on Tuesday, April 25th, from 1530 hours to 1900 hours. An executive committee was elected to take charge of the display, and consists of: president, OpL Goldie; vice-president, Cpl. Davis; treasurer, LAW, M, Smith; secretary, LAW, Fearnhead; public­ ity, Cpl. Taylor assisted by LAW. Hains, F/O, McLeod was asked to assume the position of Honorary accomplished to date. It encouraging to see the up for the meeting with gloves in the malting, or •a sure sign Wings Parade, April ?2, 1914 Ope of the largest groups of men to graduate from No. 9 S.F.T.S., Centralia, received their coveted wings today when men representing Great Britain, Hew Zealand, United States, Newfoundland and nearly every province of this Dominion were winged when Course 95 graduated. The colorful ceremony took place in No. 2 Hanger where a large per­ centage of the station personnel, and many visiting friends and rela­ tives of the graduating class were gathered. The Commanding Station, " lerton, mony at 14 00 hours by the parade and briefly the visitors. Upon the arrival of guished guests, The Governor of Ontario, The Honorable Albert Matthews, The Air Officer Commanding No. 1 Training Com­ mand, Air Vice Marshall A. T, N. Cowley, the Army District Officer Commanding, (Brigadier MacDon­ ald), the Commanding Officer No. 29 B.A.T.C., Ipperwash, (Colonel Ballantyne), the Commanding Offic­ er of No. 12 Radio School, Clinton, (Wing Commander Patrick), the Brass "Band of this station played a fanfare followed by the Royal Salute as the Lieutenant Governor entered the building. In his address to the graduating airmen, The Lieutenant Governor of Ontario reminded the meh of their responsibilities “in joining f.he hosts of Allied airmen as watchers of the sky”—“you are the eyes of the navy, army, and you, as Canada’s airmen will bring great and im­ perishable glory to Canada.”“As a tribute to your /predeces­ sors, you must remain vigilant, keep­ ing your eyes on the skies, and con­ tinuing to press the issue against the oppressor of free nations.” “To those of you whose relatives, friends and sweethearts are now as­ sisting in the dawn of the coming day may soon see the complete day­ light of victory.” His honor commented upon the number of New Zealand men gradu­ ating with this course, who after receiving their basic training in their native land, spent some time with the army in England, and then received their elementary and ing training in Canada. In conclusion of his address, Lieutenant Governor thanked men in the name of the King their complete and skillful devotion to duty, and inspired them to main­ tain their high ideals and aspera- tions, “giving all in your spring­ time for His Majesty, your loved ones and your country.” • Following the address by the Honorable Albert Matthews, Officer of this Group Captain E, G, Ful- officially opened the cere- addressing welcoming the distin- Lieu tenant fly- til e the for Miss Margumt Tape, of Exeter, Addresses the Gathering The annual meeting of the Hen­ sail Women's Institute was held at the home of Mrs. Wm. Smale on Wednesday evening with Mrs. E. L. Mickle co-hostess. The president, Miss Gladys Luker, presided and opened the meeting by singing- “The Ode" and “O Canada", followed by prayer and the Lord’s Prayer in uni­ son. The minutes of th.e previous meeting1 were read and adopted. The roll call was answered by “Labor Savers for Sunday Dinners” and the payment of fees. Mrs. Jas. McAllister gave the motto, “Sense and Commonsense,” which was very interesting. Mrs. Jas. Patterson gave a report of the district meeting held at her home recently. The busi­ ness “followed and the reports of the standing committees were as fol­ lows: The secretary-treasurer, Mrs. Roy MacLaren, gave the' financial report showing a balance of thirty- one dollars on hand. Mrs. Orr gave the report for Agriculture and Canadian Industries, Mrs. Cameron, report for citizenship, Mrs. Kerslake, historical research report. Social welfare, Mrs, Fred Beer. Publicity, Mrs, Jas, McAllister. Mrs. Jas. Sang- ster, home economics. Mrs, Patter­ san, war work program. The Hensail Institute appointed one of their members to the first vice-president of the South Huron district execu­ tive. Miss Beryl Pfaff was appointed for this office and the slate of of­ ficers for the district executive was presented by Mrs. Patterson as fol­ lows: Honorary president, Mrs. Glenn MacLean; president, Mrs. Hy. Hess, Zurich; 1st vice-presidem, Miss Beryl Pfaff, Hensail; 2nd vice- president, Mrs, Papple, Seaforth; secretary-treasurer, Mrs. Moir, I-Iur- ondale; Federation representative, Mrs. T. Meyers, Zurich; alternative, Mrs. Glenn MacLean;' district rep­ resentative, Mrs. Jas. Patterson. The report of the overseas boxes was given by Miss Luker, who reported 147 boxes being mailed valued at $5 each. Miss Beryl Pfaff presented the Institute with a handsome check for $50 for overseas boxes from the Girl’s Dance Club, also a number of the Club volunteered to assist in packing the boxes. The roll call for the May meeting is to be answered by a letter written to a lad overseas. Mrs. R. Simpson gave an interest­ ing Scotch .reading entitled “Shop­ pin’.” A box of gladioli-bulbs were donated by Mrs. W. B. Cross and were sold. The new slate of officers for 1944-45 were presented by Mrs. Roy MacLaren as follows: president, Miss Gladys Luker, 1st vice-presi­ dent, Mrs. A. W. Kerslake; 2nd vice- president, Mrs. Orr; secretary-treas­ urer, Mrs. E. Chipchase; asst, sec- treas., Miss Beryl Pfaff; press re­ porter, Mrs. Hedden; pianist, Miss Florence Welsh; asst, pianist, Miss Greta. Lammie; card W. Smale; district Mrs. Jas. Patterson; Mrs. Kerslake and Miss Margaret Tape the guest speaker and gave a very informative address on “Rayon materials” and displayed articles made by her pupils. Mrs. W. gang­ ster gave the recipe and Miss Luker read an address and presented Mrs. Mickle with a bank book for baby Bobbie Mickle. Mrs. Mickle express­ ed her thanks. The current events were very efficiently given by Mrs. Hedden. Miss Greta Lammie played a violin solo entitled, “Moonlight and Roses.” A vote of thanks was read from Mrs. Dayman. A vote of thanks was extended to all taking part and the meeting closed by sing­ ing God Save the King. Refresh­ ments were served. REGIER—CAMPBELL F. Ursula m. Campbell, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Campbell, of Mount Carmel, and Gerald M., eldest son of Mr. and Mis. Fred Regler, of Zurich, spoke their nuptial vows in Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, Mount Carmel, nt 9 o’clock, Saturday morning, April 22nd, 1944. Reverend Father Fogar­ ty, the Parish Pastor, performed the ceremony. The bride, escorted to the altar railing hy he* father, was gowned in white French sheer with em­ broidered yoke and high round neck­ line and a wide girdle shirred all around. Her full skirt was gathered to the midriff band and .fell in soft folds; also long bishop sleeves. Her embroidered silk net long veil with short train fell from a Victorian wreath of orang© blossoms She carried a bouquet of white Kil- larney roses. Marcella Regier, eldes- sister of th© groom, was matron .of honor. She also wore a floor-length gown of pink taffeta. Her headdress was of pink veiling held in place Jiy a halo of pink and blue roses. Hen arm bouquet was of pink Briarcliffe roses, John A. Campbell, only broth­ er of .the bride, acted as best man. Following the ceremony a sump­ tuous wedding dinner was served at the Central Hotel, Exeter, the table: centred by a three-tiered wedding cake. Later a reception was "held at the horn© of the bride’s parents, The couple left on a motor-trip to Windsor and Detroit and on their return will reside in Zurich. Foi travelling the bride wore a Sunni blue two-piece dress of Alpaca weave rayon with Pale pink chesterfield jacket and beige accessories. Mrs. Campbell chose rayon jersey print with dark purple the predominating color, for her daughter’s wedding, Mrs. Regier wore a two-piece dress of black rayon crepe. Both mothers wore pink carnations. The groom's gift to the bride was a gold Elco wrist watch and to the matron of honor a rosary and the best man a gold initialed tie clip. Guests were present from Mount Carmel, Zurich. Detroit, Varna, Blake, and Windsor. Ca ven-Main St.A PRIVILEGE AND A DUTY ST. MARYS SOLDIER WOUNDED TWICEThe blessed cloak of darkness, Hides earth’s sons again But that cloak from dusk till morn­ ing Cannot soothe the ones in pain. They gladly gave their offering, Those lads of town and soil They gave us all, of all they had And strove yet more through toil. And as they lie there, spent of breath Blood plasma life can renew. Its lack may cause a soldier’s death. I’ll do my share—will you? WARREN FINLAY. The Caven-Main St. Y.P.U. held a regular meeting Monday evening in the Sunday School room of Main St. church. The meeting was con­ ducted by Warren Finlay in the ab­ sence of Ross Tuckey, the president. The meditation was read by Bever­ ley Myers, The first hymn, 5 00, was sung. The scripture was read by Ted Hannigan. The topic was given by Barbara Reid. Hymn 503 was sung and the meeting was closed with the repeating of the Mizpah Benediction in unison. For the second time within a few weeks a casualty telegram has been delivered to Mrs. Ella Wag­ horn, of St. Marys. In the first she learned that her son, Pte. Gordon Waghorn, had been wounded in Italy. A letter from him confirmed this later, and before long he had recovered sufficiently to be back in the fight. On Thursday night, Mrs. Waghorn was again notified that her son had been “injured in action on April 9, but that details the i of the nature and extent of his I second wound are not yet available.’" committee, Mrs. representative, jam convenors, Miss Lammie. of Exeter, was , the Commanding Officer, Group Captain Fullerton read a telegram which had been received from Group Cap­ tain White of the R.N.Z.A.F. which complimented the men of that coun­ try upon the successful completion of their training, and expressing re­ gret at his inability to be present at this ceremony. The presentation of wings to the graduating men which followed was performed by the Lieutenant Gover­ nor, the Air Vice Marshal and Group Captain Fullerton. The winner of the coveted cup which symbolized highest possible marks, good conduct and excellent flying record was awarded to Austin Iluehn Burch, R.C.A.F., whose home is Toronto, Ont. Members of this course who also graduated honors were: Norman Robert Campbell, R.C.A.F , Ont., and Thomas Forsyth Forsyth, R.C.A.F., of Vancouver, B.C. Following the Wings Ceremony, Drum Majorette Hotte and Cpl. Mc­ Kenzie of the Station Ripe Band, gave an extremely fine demonstra­ tion of the “Highland Fling” dance, pipes supplied by Cpl. Carroll. Fol­ lowing the applause of the audience the performers were congratulated by His Honor, the Lieutenant Gover­ nor, for tlieir splendid rendition of the dance to the music of “Miss Drummond of Perth.” The “High­ land Fling*’ is a very fine athletic dance which is difficult to do, and demands considerable physical fit­ ness. It is definitely beautiful to watch. All visiting officers occupied the Reviewing Stand as the Commanding Officer led the parade on the March past to the music of the Pipe Band, which was later picked up by th© Brass Band, and the Mohorable Al­ bert Matthews received the salute. This Station is justifiably proud of their Bands, and from the exhibi­ tion which both gave, special men­ tion should bo made of them, Drum, Majorette Demetruck of the Brass Band performed like a veteran, while the Pipe Band gave their usual fine and colorful performance that was heartily enjoyed, With William Toronto, NATIVE OF EXETER DIES IN MANITOBA The following reference to the death of a native of Exeter, Mrs. William Howard, nee Isma Ann Mut­ tart, of Miniota, Man., will be read with interest by many of our reau ers: “The oldest citizen of Miniota municipality, died April 13 daughter, Mrs. Wallace Bonner the age of 9 . and 10 days, Mrs. Howard confined to her bed for two years, but up to that visits to church and with were frequent. Born Muttart Howard 1882. M in the early part of that year and took up a homestead at Miniota, and Mrs. Howard joined him later in the year. The funeral, held April 15, was very largely attended in Holy Trinity Church. Of the 11 members of the Muttart family, a sister, Mrs. J, Schooley, London, Ont., and a brother, George, of Sleeman, Ont., survive. Thert are also two daughters, Mrs. T. Newlands, Kandahar, Sask., and Mrs. Wallace Bonner, Miniota, and one son Whitfield, oh the horn© farm. There are 17 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren, Isma Ann Howard, at the home of her at years, seven months had been the past time her relatives at Exeter, Ont., Isma Ann was married to William at St. Marys, Ont., Feb. 14. r. Howard came to the west For satisfying results, Want Ads. SBIH Mr T BONDS Ev. InCln ZION Miss Lattreen Hern resumed her duties at Victoria Hospital, London, on Sunday after spending a week’s vacation with her parents, Mr, and Mrs. Eph. Hern. Misses Joan and Irene Brock spent the week-end at their respec­ tive homes, Mr. Wm, Stephens, Visited tyith Mr. and Mrs, Eph, Hern over the week-end. Mr, and Mrs. Ward family visited on Sunday with Mrs. Sh er Wood Huntoh of Byron, Hem and ‘Vietanq. BMBE I If yon are without ike toady Cash to hay Victory Hoads, we shall be glad to arrange purchase for you through our time-loan plan. Victory Bonds should ho hept safe: For 10p per $100 per year, minimum charge we will place your bonds in our vaults for safekeeping.