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MEMORIAL CAMP
SUMMER SCHOOL
Previous Dates Announced Incorrect,
Note Change
The camp committee for David
Perrie Memorial Camp, Kintail have
arranged that the dates for the camp
activities for July Boys’ Camp, July
1st to 12th: Young People’s Camp,
July 13th to 20th; Girls’ Camp, July
20th to 27th; Minister’s Camp, July
27th to 31st. The boys' camp is un
der the direction of Rev. A, R. Gib
son and Rev. Angus McIver. The
young people’s camp is under the dir
ection of the Rev. J. R. Greig as
Dean; Rev. J. L. Burgess as registrar
arid Miss Nellie Malcolm as camp
mother. The girls’ camp is in charge
of Mrs. F. Rowland of Walkerton.
The camp Jias advanced a step farther
in its
camp.
Knox
turer,
ern attitudes to the Christian faith?
The Rev. J. R. Greig of Bluevale will
Ibe in charge of the minister’s camp
and the Rev. J. L. Burgess of South
Kinloss will be Registrar.
work by adding a ministers’
The Rev. Professor Bryde.n of
College will be the special lec-
giving a series on “The mod-
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East-’Huron Womep’s Institutes to
Convene iii Fordwich
The_. annual meeting of the Wo
men’s Institutes of East Huron will
be held on Friday, May 15th, at 1
o’clock, in the United Church Hall,
Fordwich. The speakers will be Miss
B. McDermand, superintendent of
Women’s Institutes, and Miss Flora
Durnin, leader of Girls’ Institutes.
MAITLAND
PRESBYTERY HELD
MEETING HERE
Induction at Kincardine this Thursday
Evening
The Presbytery of Maitland of the
Presbyterian Church in Canada met
in St, Paul’s Anglican Church on
Tuesday, May 12 at 10 a.m.
There was a good attendance of el
ders and ministers from all parts of
the Presbytery.
Notice was given that the Presby
tery will meet again in Knox Church
Kincardine at 7.30 p.m. on Thursday,
May 14, for the ordination and in
duction of Mr. Gordon Taylor M.A.,
a recent graduate of the Presbyter
ian College, Montreal.
The Presbytery discussed at some
length the successful work carried on
by Mr. McConnell in the congregation
of Ripley and Bervie and hoped that
soon some way might be found to re
ceive Mr. McConnell into the ministry
of the Church, according to her long
established customs and usage.
The Presbytery was in receipt of
many applications from ministers in
other churches to become ministers of
the Presbyterian Church.
Commissioners to the Assembly are
asked to use their best judgment con-'
cerning the applicants when the mat
ter comes up in the Assembly which
is to meet in Hamilton on the first
Wednesday of June. •
Mrs. Rev. C. H. MacDonald of
Lucknow brought a report to the
Presbytery of the work carriel on by
the W.M.S. Besides many other in
teresting features the report showed
that the average givings of members
of the W.M.S'. had’increased during
the past year. All auxiliaries report
Bible and Mission study to be regul
arly carried on,
Rev. K. MacLean of Wingham was
appointed by Presbytdry to bring
greetings to the Presbyterial then in
session in St. Andrew’s Church.
The Presbytery decided to send a
message to the Young People’s Pro
vincial Conference 'meeting this year
in Hamilton asking that the young
people when away from home remem
ber their loyalty to their own church
and also asking that churches in the
larger centres make an effort to at
tract and be friendly to young people
away from home,
Rev. J. L. Burgess of S. Kinloss
reported for the Budget and Steward
ship committee and Rev. Mr, Pollock
gave statistics concerning the number
of members, families ,elders, baptisms
etc. within the limits of Presbytery
during the bast year.
It was decided hot to hold the Re
treat at Kintail in June as in former
years and the Communion service
would be held at the September meet
ing of Presbytery,
Presbytery then adjourned to hold
its next regular meeting in Pluevate
at 2.30 p.m. on the second Tuesday of
September.
MOTHER’S DAY AT
THE UNITED CHURCH
Baptisms at Morning Service—Spec-
cial Service in Sunday School
Mothers’ Day was fittingly observed
ed Church, which was decorated with
on Sunday morning in Wingham Unit-
large bouquets of daffodils. The min
ister, Rev. J. F. Anderson took as his
theme, “Honour thy Mother,” from
Ephesians 6-2, and said that we were
celebrating one of the oldest edicts of
the early Christian Church in honour
ing mother. He commended the cus
tom of wearing a flower in honour of
mother, but appealed to everyone to
also wear the flower of a blameless
life and try to be the men and women
that our mothers would want us to be.
Mr. Anderson concluded by reading
the poem, “The fellow my mother
thinks I am.” A very beautiful and
impressive baptismal service was held,
when the following children were
christened: Frederick John, son of Mr.
and Mrs. Robt. Hopper; Shirley Anne,
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Fox
ton; Marion June, daughter of Mr. and
Mrs, Harold Moffatt; the twin babies,
Margaret Jean and Eleanor Joan, also'
Marion Elizabeth, all daughters of Dr.
A. W. and Mr§. Irwin. The service
concluded with a very appropriate
sextette “My Mother’s Bible,” contri
buted by Misses Jean Christie and
Margaret Partushek. Messrs J. H.
Christie, Jas, Mitchell, B. Isard and
E. Wilkinson. '
The United Church Sunday School
held a special Mother’s Day service
on, Sunday afternon. Miss Caroline
Wellwood, missionary on furlough
from China gave an address “Mother’s
of China.” The scripture lesson was
recited by Donald Lloyd, Luke 2 chap
ter, verses 40 to 52. The prayer was
taken by Helen Baillie and Hilda.
Brown gave a recitation. A solo by
Gerald LaRue was much enjoyed.
Miss Caroline Wellwood was present
ed with a. purse of money by the mem
bers of Mrs. Dark’s arid Miss Edna
Procter’s classes. They raised this
money by the sale of candy. “Make
a Crown for Mother” was sting by a
chorus of 18 girls. Mrs. Edgar Sr.-,
was presented with a bouquet by Mrs.
Kew, she being the oldest mother pre
sent.
WEST HURON
INSTITUTE ANNUAL
The District Annual meeting of the
West Huron Women’s Institute will
be held in the community hall at Lon-
desboro on May 22nd.
, Morning session will open at 10
o’clock. After the devotional exer
cises, minutes of the last meeting
branch, Peace and Federation reports
will be given.
The afternoon session will open at
I. 30.
. A good program has been prepared
'consisting of music, speakers from the
department, also Mrs. Samells of
Allenford. All ladies whether mem
bers of the Institute or not are in
vited to attend these meeting.
Dinner will be seraed from 12 to 1
o’clock for 25c by the ladies of the
Londesboro branch.
Mrs. Fred Oster, president;
J, J. Elliott, .Secy.-Treas.
Mrs.
HURON & MIDDLESEX
REGIMENTS JOIN
Wingham Officers Belong to Sea
forth Company
CROWN GAME
PRESERVE IN
KINLOSS TOWNSHIP
BASEBALL CLUB
SPONSOR PLAY
MOTHERS’ DAY AT
ST. ANDREW’S CHURCH
EASTERN STAR
HELP HOSPITAL
In the shuffle among military dist
ricts in Canada, the Huron Regiment
is undergoing an almost complete
change. The amalgamation of Huron
and Middlesex regiments will shortly
be announced officially.
Winghain and Clinton companies
have been abolished and the Wingham
officers will join with the Seaforth
company. Captain McIntyre and
Lieut. Lawson of Clinton will be with
Goderich, which has been changed
from “A” company to “C” company,
and the remaining officers will go to
Seaforth, which will be known in fu
ture as “D” company.
London and Strathroy will furnish
“A” and “B” companies, and Colonel
Malone of Strathroy will be in com
mand of the regiment, with Major E.
A. Corbett of Fordwich as second in
command.
Ten days’ training has been allott
ed to the regiment, with two week
end trips to Cedar Springs for
and Lewis gun practice.
1000 Acres Will pomprise this
Reserve
Will be Staged Two Nights, May 19
and 20. Kiddies Matinee, May 19th
Rev. Kenneth MacLean Preached for
the First Time since His Illness
Redecorate and , Furnish Hospital
Room
rifle
According to advice from J, Mc
Cartney, Conservation Officer of the
Department of Game and Fisheries
for the province of Ontario a tract of
land in the township of Kinloss has
been set aside as a game preserve. In
addition to this section there will be
three other preserves in the counties
of Grey and Bruce.
In these areas no hunting of ani
mals or birds will be allowed and no
one may carry firearms unless auth
orized to do so. No animals or birds
may be killed or taxen except for ed
ucational or scientific purposes and
the only permits to carry firearms
will be given to men who will kill pre
datory animals or vermin.
The section of land in Kinloss will
be known as the .“Kinloss Crown
Game Preserve’’ and is outlined as
lots 11, 12, 13, 14 and 15 in the fourth
and fifth concessions. This takes in
approximately one thousand acres.
The three act comedy “The Circus”
will be staged by local ^talent in the
Town Hall, Tuesday and Wednesday
evening, May 19 and 20.' There will
also be a kiddies’ matinee Tuesday
afternoon at 4.15, This production is
being sponsored by the Baseball Club
and no doubt the public will give it
very generous support.
This play has made a hit wherever
it has been played and as the local
talent are well known for their thea
trical efforts it should go over here
bigger and better than ever,
Admission 15c and 25c. Reserved
seats 35c.
GOFORTH AUXILIARY
Gifts for Layette Received
Andrew’s Pres-
on Thursday
Miss Ella
exercises
OBITUARY
Mrs. Harry Hitchings
Following an illness of several
years, Iry Fry, beloved wife of Harry
Hitchings, passed away in Kincardine
General Hospital on Friday afternoon.
Mrs. Hitchings suffered a severe
heart attack here about two years ago
and since that time has been in very
poor health. About three months ago
she was taken to Kincardine where
her parents reside.
The deceased was born at Carnis-
brooke, Isle of Wight and came with
her parents to Canada the year fol
lowing the war, taking up residence
at Kincardine. About ten years ago
she was married. She and her hus
band lived in London until 1928, sineg:
then they have resided here, Mr. Hit
chings being employed by the Gur
ney Glove Works. Mrs. Hitchings
was a member of the John Street Bap
tist Church.
Surviving besides her husband are
her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Fry
of Kincardine; five brothers and three
sisters, William, George, Alfred and
Cecil of Kincardine, also one brother
in the British Navy; Mrs. Dan Ken
nedy; Mrs. Charles McPherson and
Mrs. Ogle Duggan, all of Kincardine.
The funeral was held from the
■family residence Kincardine on Sun
day afternoon with interment being
made in Kincardine cemetery. Rev.
Mr, MacAtear of Kincardine Baptist
Church conducted the services.
The pallbearers were her four bro
thers, William, George, Alfred and
Cecil and two brother-in-laws, Ogle
Duggan and Dan Kennedy.
Friends from Wingham who attend
ed the funeral were, W. H. Gurney,
Miss K. Pringle, Mr. and Mrs. John
Kelly, Rev. E. C. Smith, Mrs. G. ,C.
Hanna, Miss Ida Kelly, Mr. Bert
Collar, Mr. and Mrs. Roy McGee,
Miss Edna Smith, Miss Ruby Forsyth,
Mr. and Mrs. W. Stokes,
Manuel, Mr. L. Beninger,
Evans, Mr. J. Templeman
Robert Chalmers.
JOHN STREET
BAPTIST CHURCH
Rev. E. C. £>mith, ‘pastor of John
Street Baptist1 Church chose for the
subject of his Mothers’ Day address,
Sunday morning, “A -Great Woman.”
Prior to his sermon, iMr. Smith gave
a special Mothers’ Day message to the children. Mrs. Walter Pocock ren
dered a beautiful solo “Don’t forget
the old folks.”
NOTICE
All premises in Town must be
in a clean and sanitary condition
later than May 25th. |
By oyder,
George Allen,
put
not
’ jShief Constable.
Bowler’s Annual Meeting, May 18thi
The Annual Meeting of the Bowling-
Club will be held in the Council
Chambers on Monday evening, May
18th, at 8 p.m. All members are ur
gently requested to attend this meet
ing.
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To Start Business in Teeswater
The Armitage block, Teeswater,
has been rented to Mr. Frank Fields,
who will open up a five cent to one
dollar store. The two stores are be
ing made into one and the necessary
repairs made to receive the stock.
White Shoes—The newest styles in
ties and straps, Cuban or spike heels
$1.98 to $3.95. Greer’s Shoe Store.
EASTERN STAR
INSTALL OFFICERS
Presentation of Jewels and Gifts
Six Children Baptised at Sunday
School Service
Mr.
Mr.
and
Roy
Geo.
Mr.
Rae.
and
was
after
The monthly meeting of the Go
forth Auxiliary of St.
byterian Church met
night at the home of
After the opening
business the Scripture Lesson
taken by Mrs. Wm. Henderson,
which Mrs. R. H, Lloyd led in prayer.
The topic from the study book,
“Our Work in Jhansi, India” was
taken by Mrs. W. W. Armstrong and
Miss Lenore Taylor read a report of
the Graduation of Deaconesses in
Toronto last month.
A delightful solo was rendered by
Miss Myra MacDonald entitled “Since
I’ve Found My Saviour”, accompanied
by Miss Ella Rae.
After the meeting closed with a
hymn and prayer in unison, the many
gifts for the layette were opened. Re
freshments were served and the meet
ing adjourned.
For special in Permanents, phone
133. ‘
Only One Term Says Aberhart
Alberta’s school teacher ' Premier,
William Aberhart, wants to serve one
term in office and then retire from
public life, he told the congregation
at the Calgary Prophetic Bible Insti
tute at Calgary.
Spoke at Dungannon
At a meeting of _ the Dungannon
Junior and Senior branches of the
Women’s Institute held on Thursday
afternoon, Mrs. Fred Oster, Blyth
district presided and Mrs. J. J. Elliott
of town, district secretary ,gave ad-
dresse's.
Hospital Graduation Exercises May 29
The graduation exercises in connec
tion with the Wirigham General Hos
pital will be held in the Town Hall
on Friday evening, May 29th. This
year four nurses will graduate. Ful
ler announcements will be.made next
week.
Seaforth Lawyer Missing—
Claim Bonds Missijng
Police are checking the movements
of J. J. Hoggard, Seaforth lawyer,
who has been absent from his home
since May 1st Joseph Grummett,.
farmer claims that $2000 in negotiable
bonds are missing from his safety de
posits box in Huggard’s Office, A
complete clean up of all deposits
boxes is being made by the police.
Military Demonstration at
Grand Bend
Practically all members of “C
pany of the Royal Canadian
ment at Wolsley4 Barracks, London,
will go to Gtand Bend on Saturday,
May 16th, as demonstration troops in
the spring Staff tour for Senior of
ficers of Military District No. 1.
All arrangements for the officers’
staff tour from May 14 to 17 have
been completed and about 75 Senior*
officers representing all non-permah-
ent active militia units in this district
will attend»
Received B. A. Degree
Miss Isabel Northrop, daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Northrop, was
successful in obtaining her Bachelor
of Arts degree at Queen’s University
on May 6th.
Died at Fort Frances
Word has been received here that
Wm. Jobb ,a former resident of Turn
berry, passed away at Fort Frances.
It is about 30 years since the late Mr.
Jobb left the 9th of Turnberry foi'
Fort Frances. Since leaving Wing
ham the deceased has also resided at
Dauphine, Man., and Saskatoon, Sask.
ST. ANDREW’S W. M. S.
coin.
Regi
The Women’s Missionary Society of
St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church
held their regular monthly meeting on
Wednesday afternoon last week. Mrs.
W. J. Henderson, the president was
in the chair.
Tre Scripture reading was taking
by Mrs. M. McGee and Mrs, F. Car
ter led in prayer from the “Glad Tid
ings?* The topic “The Problems of
India as a Country" was taken by Mrs.
Olver. Mrs,. Porter offered the dedi
catory prayer. Miss Mary Graham
gave a reading' “The Easter Message?’
The meeting closed with prayer by
Mrs, Currie and all repeating the
Lord's prayer in unison.
At the regular meeting of Huron
Chapter No. 89 O.E.S. on Tuesday
evening the officers for 1936-7 were
installed, the ceremony being conduct
ed by Sis. Gertrude Miller, assisted by
Sis. Fox as Marshall.
The following officers were install
ed:
Worthy Matron—Mrs. E. R. Harri
son.
Worthy Patron—Mr. T. Y. Smith.
Assoc. Matron — Miss Beatrice
Joynt.
Assoc. Patron—Mr. F. Watson.
Secretary—Miss Evelyn McKay.
Treasurer—Mrs. Elwood Armitage.
Conductress—Mrs. D. Benedict.
Assoc. Conductress—Mrs. Jas. Gil
mour.
Ada—Mrs. F. Fuller.
Ruth—Mrs. M. Johnson.
Esther—Mrs, T. Currie.
Martha—Mrs. Tlios. Gilmour.
Electa—Mrs. F. Watson.
Chaplain—Mrs. B. Porter.
Marshall—Mrs. T. Y. Smith.
Warder—Mrs. Wm. Brown,
Sentinel—Mr. Geo. Olver.
Organist—Mrs. W. W, Currie,
The Retiring Worthy Matron, Mrs.
J. H. McKay, and retiring Worthy
Patron, Mr, Thos. Gilmour, wore pre
sented with jewels by the Chapter.
The retiring organist, Mrs. Geddes,
was presented with a gift by the
Chapter in appreciation of her ser
vices. The Worthy Matron, Mrs. E.
R, Harrisori presented her installing
officers with gifts of appreciation and
also presented all her officers with
roSeS.
At the close of the Chapter ,lunch
was served a,nd a social hour enjoyed
by all.
Deachman Attacks Social Credit
Replying to a Social Credit mem
ber’s subamendment to the govern
ment motion adopting the Budget, R.
J. Deachman, local member, classed
Social Credit theories as “pure will-
o’-the-wisp. He also said they were
steering northeast by southwest and
not knowing their port of destination.
Communists Invited into
French Cabinet
Leon Blum, France’s prospective
Socialist Premier created a precedent
in French political history by inviting
the General Confederation of Labor
and the Communist Party to take
posts in the new Popular Front Cab
inet, which is expected to take office
after June 1.
1937 Markers Have Two Crowns
Prisoners at the Ontario Reforma
tory have started work on the manu
facture of Provincial auto markers for
1937. The coronation year plates,
of the top corners, are of scarlet
which will have a small crown in each
background with white letters and will
be entirely different from the plates
in former years. One million mark
ers will
supply.
be turned out for the year's
Men’s
Values
Greer's Shoe Store.
Work Shoes, $1.98
we are pleased to
to $3.93.
show. —
ST. PAUL’S CHURCH
Mothers’ Day was observed in St,
Paul's Anglican Church on Sunday.
The preacher at the morning service
was the Rev. A. C. Calder, L.L.B.,
rector of St. George’s Church, Gode
rich. Rev, E. L. Roberts R.D., the
rector preached at the evening service
taking as his text, “Maty the Mother
of Jesus was there?* 2nd chapter of
John, 1st verse. Appropriate hymns
and music were rendered by the choir
under the leadership of Mr, Roy
Mundy.
Rev. Kenneth MacLean who
been indisposed for some time
back in the pulpit of St. Andrew’s
Presbyterian Church on Sunday morn
ing for the Mothers’ Day service. He
chose for his text “Woman behold
they son,” 19th chapter of John. A
beautiful solo was rendered by Miss
Agnes Williamson. The evening ser
vice was in charge of Rev. J. R. Greig
of Bluevale.
Sunday School in afternoon follow
ed the Order of Service for Mother’s
Day as published by the Board of
Sabbath Schools and Young People’s
Societies of the Presbyterian Church
in Canada. Following the Call to
Worship, Mr. W. E. Hammond, led
in prayer. The scripture lesson was
responsive and was led by Benson
Hamilton. Following the announce
ments the Sunday School orchestra
played a selection as they also did
during the offering.
A special feature of this service
was the Baptism of six infants, James
Robert Henderson, son of Mr. and
Mrs. William Henderson; Ronald
Andrew and Donald Hugh, twin sons
of Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Machan;
Donna May Chittick, daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. S. Chittick; Robert James
Young, son of Mr. and Mrs. Wm.
Young, and Jean Lenore Adair, dau
ghter of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Adair.
Rev. Kenneth MacLean gave the
address, “Holy Living,” and Miss
Mary Graham distributed diplomas to
nine children graduating from the
cradle roll to the beginner’s class.
“Mother of Mine” by Kipling was a
solo beautifully rendered by George
Henderson.
has
was
LADY BOWLERS
NAME OFFICERS
The Ladies’ Bowling Club held their
election, of officers at their last meet
ing as follows:
President—Mrs. D. Rae.
1st Vice Pres,—Mrs. D. Geddes.
2nd Vice Pres.—Mrs. A. Taylor.
Secretary—Mrs. A. J. Walker.
Treasurer—Mrs. Geo. Williams.
Tournament Com. — Mrs. Wilson
(conv.), Mrs. Preston, Mrs. T. Currie.
Jitney Com.—Mrs. Sturdy (con.),'
Mrs. H. C. McLean,
Mrs. French, Mrs. Webster, Mrs. M.
Johnston. s>
Social Com.—Mrs. Waram (con.),
Mrs. W. J. Greer, Mrs. J. Mason,
Mrs. Oke, Mrs. E. Harrison, Mrs.
Burgman.
The ladies are looking forward to
a good time for the coming season.
Mrs. Connell,
Dance In Belgrave Hall
Friday night, May 15. Ernest’s five-
piece orchestra. Admission 25c.
On-
Mrs. R. J. Deachman District
Vice-President
At the annual meeting of the
tario Women’s Liberal Association
held in Toronto last week, Mrs. R.
J. Deachman, wife of our local mem
ber of Parliament was elected district
vice-president for the district of Owen
Sound.
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be
of
United Church Sale
Friday Afternoon
A showing of quilts and sale
marmalade, candy and plants will
held in the Sunday School room
the United Chuhch this Friday after
noon, May 15th. There will also be
a table of useful articles for sale. Tea
will be served" from 3 to 6 o'clock for
15c.
The Woman’s Missionary Society
invite you to come, look and
a cup of tea.
Tom Marks, Actor, Passes
Following a lengthy illness,
enjoy
Tom
Marks, Pioneer Canadian entertainer,
died at his home and birthplace,
Christy’s Lake, southwest of Ottawa.
Mr. Marks had many times played at
Wingham and his wife was formally
Ella Maud Brokenshire of Wingham,
who died five years ago. He was 81
years old and started in the show
business with the “Buffalo Bill" com
pany, Later he was with the Marks
Brothers, who were famous for old-
fashioned melodramas. He ’is surviv
ed by one daughter, Mrs. James Per
rin, Chicago and four brothers, R. W.;
Joseph E. C, of Christy’s takej Er
nest of Oshawft and John of British
Columbia.
is on
front
The
done
Visitors to the Wingham Hospital
on Hospital Day were much interest
ed in the room, which has been re
decorated and furnished by the Wing
ham Chapter of the Order of the
Eastern Star. The room which
the second floor overlooks the
lawn, facing south and east,
walls and woodwork have been
in, ivory with a touch of brown and
the floor is covered with brown in
laid linoleum. All the furniture in
cluding two comfortable upholstered
chairs is of the popular new maple
and blends harmoniously with the
woodwork and floor. The window
drapes, scatter rugs and other acces
sories, together with a table lamp, are
all in a soft green, which lends a
restful touch of color. On the door
is a maple plaque bearing the insignia
of the Eastern Star. Decorated with,
bowls of soft, yellow daffodils, the
whole room was very attractive and
the Eastern Star is to be congratulat
ed for the public spirit which they
have manifested in presenting this
room to the local hospital.
3 MINUTES TO RESTORE
INDIGESTION
Don’t suffer from indigestion while
waiting for ordinary remedies to give
relief. Get Bisma-Rex, the delicious
tasting antacid powder that gives
lasting relief in 3 minutes. It acts *
four ways. Neutralizes excess acid;
relieves the stomach of gas; soothes
irritated membranes; and aids diges
tion of foods most likely to ferment.
Get Bisma-Rex today at McKibbon’s
Drug Store, the Rexall Drug Store.
Big jar for only 75c.
Theo. Mupdy Much Improved
We are yery happy to report that
Mr. Theo F. Mundy, who was sever-
ly injured in a motor accident near
Elginfield and has since been in Vic
toria Hospital, London, is much im
proved. He is encased in a cast due.
to his injured back but his head con
dition is better as is the injury to his
kidney. It will be some time before
Theo, will return to Wingham, but
his many friends will be pleased that
his improvements is so marked.
LOCAL SCOUTS ADOPT
COURTS OF HONOUR
Meeting with Young People Societies
Planned for May 29th
The local troop of Boy Scouts have
been re-organized with Mr. J. R. M.
Spittai again as Scoutmaster. For
the past three years the troop has
been carried on entirely under the in
struction of Mr. Spittai and it has.
been decided that the boys are now
sufficiently advanced in their train
ing to be operated under which is
known as the Court of Honour sy
stem. The Court of Honour is made
up as follows. The Troop Leader as
chairman and leaders and seconds.
The Scoutmaster and assistant scout
master acting in the capacity, of ad
visers. In this way the troop is al
most entirely run by the boys them
selves.
The Court of Honour passes on the
application of new members and also
deals ’ with any Scouts or Cubs that
may not live up to their obligations
as a scout.
The re-organization is as follows..
Scoutmaster—J. B. M. Spittai.
Asst. .Scoutmaster—Carl McKay.
Cubmaster—John Preston.
Asst. Cubmaster—Douglas Waram,
Troop Leader—George King.
Scribe to Court of Honour—Charles
Wellwood.
Senior Patrol—George King, Wil
frid Picked, Benson Hamilton, John
Preston, Douglas Waram» Lloyd
Dark.
Tiger Patrol—Lloyd Ethacott, P.L„
Charles Wellwood, 2nd P.L., Percy
Biggs, Ken Johnson, George Boyle,
Gordon Ncthery, Jim Durnin.
Fox Patrol—John Lamb, P.L., Mac
Habkirk, 2nd P.L., Bill Burgman,
Jerry Roberts, Don Adams, Ken Jack*
son, Jack Fraser, Donald Biggs, Joe
Falconer.
A weinet toast is being planned for
the 29th of May, to be held at the
Scout Camp on John Falconer’s farm
and all the Young People’s Societies
of the various churches have been
vited to attend. There will be a big
camp fire, and each demonstfatibriL
furnishing a portion of the program.