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WOMEN’S INSTITUTES
DISTRICT ANNUALS
Y. P. U. HOSTS AT
RALLY MONDAY
West Huron Will Meet at Auburn
June 3rd and East Huron at
Bluevale June 2nd.
Miss Duff, Temperance Secretary,
Was Guest Speaker.
ORANGEMEN ATTEND
ST. ANDREW’S CHURCH
Rev. Maurice Zeidman, of Toronto,
Was the Special Speaker.
SPLENDID PICTURE
FIRST OF NEXT WEEK
CHOIR MUSICAL WAS
GREATLY ENJOYED
ORANGE GRAND MAS
TER VISTED HERE
CONFIRMATION SER
VICE AT ST. PAUL’S
week after next two district
meetings of the Women’s In*
will be held in this district.
£
4
The
■annual
stitute
On Wednesday, June 2nd, the East
Huron District Women’s Institute
'Will convene in the school-room of
the United Church at Bluevale. Ses
sions will be held at 10 a.m. and 1
,p.m. At the morning session the re
ports of the various departments will
be given and the election of officers
will be held. In the afternoon Mrs.
R. G. Nay, Federal
Will give a report of
and addresses will be
Flora Durnin, Huron
• and by Mrs. A. B. Samells, Director
on Provincial Executive.
West District Annual
The Foresters’ Hall, Auburn, will
be ’the scen6 of the West Huron Wo
men’s Institute annual meeting on
’Thursday, June 3rd. Two sessions will
be held, the morning session at 10.00
o’clock and the afternoon session at
1.30. At the morning session reports
of thej-Branch Institutes will be given
and the usual business reports. Mrs.
■Gordon Bissett, Federation delegate,
will give her report. The roll call, to
' be answered by displaying an antique
or telling a pioneer story. The elec
tion of officers will also be- held at
this session. At the afternoon ses
sion, the President will give her ad
dress and Miss B. McDermand, of the
Provincial Department, will speak.
Addresses will also be given by Miss
F. Durnin, who will speak on Junior,
Project, and by Mrs. Samells, of Al-
lenford.
Representaitve,
the convention
given by Miss
County Coach,
The Young People’s Union of the
United Church were hosts to the
members of the Westminster Guild
of the Presbyterian Church and Bap
tist Young People’s Union on Mon
day. The meeting opened with the
hymn “O Love that wilt not let me
go” and the repeating of the Lord’s
Prayer in unison.
The Worship'period was in charge
of the Westminster Guild with Miss
V. McLaughlin as leader. “All the
way my Saviour leads me” was sung
and Jean MacDonald led in prayer.
The Scripture lesson, 1st chapter of
Daniel, was read by Ralph Hammond.
Irlma Harrison and Betty Baynham
favored with a duet. “Stand up for
Jesus” was then sung.
The guest speaker of the evening
was Miss Duff, Field Secretary of the
W. C.T.U., who was introduced by
Hazel Wilson. Miss Duff gave a very
interesting and instructive temperance
talk.
Frank Collar of the B.Y.P.U., sang
a solo, after which the members of
the United Church Y.P.U. served
lunch. The meeting j^Josed with the
Friendship Circle, the vesper hymn
and the .Benediction.
“San Francisco” at the Lyceum
Mon., Tues., Wed., next week.
OBITUARY
Ella-
Miss
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Misses’
■Shoes—In
and Children’s summer
straps, ties and scampers.
Best quality, lowest prices at Greer’s.
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ST. PAUL’S W. A.
HAD FINE MEETING
Report of Convention of Women’s
Auxiliary for the Diocese Was
Given by Mrs. Roberts.
At a meeting of St. Paul’s W. A.
held at the home of the Misses Mc
Curdy recently, following the opening
prayers, the President, Mrs. E. L.
Roberts, gave a report of her visit to
the Annual Jubilee Convention of the
Women’s Auxiliary in the Diocese of
' Huron, held in London on the 26th
•of April.
This Convention opened with Div
ine Service in St. Paul’s Cathedral at
which the Lord Bishop of the Diocese
was the preacher. He spoke of the
wonderful work of the W. A. during
. i the past 50 years, and of the contri-
butions that the W. A.
('C the development of the Church of
God;
Other speakers during the Conven
tion were: Mrs. Wodehouse, the Do
minion President; Canon Middleton,
of St. Paul’s Residential School, Cars-
den, Alta.; this school is entirely sup
ported by the W. A. of Huron Dean
ery and a pupil of the school, Nora
Gladstone, was chosen as representa
tive of the Indians Girls at the Cor
onation.
Another very interesting speaker
was Miss- Isaacs of Japan, who told
of the Mission work of the Church
in Japan. She spoke of the work and
conditions in that country, and
brought the greetings of the Mission
ary Society in Japan to the Conven
tion.
Greetings were also brought from
the Presbyterian Churches, United
and Baptist Churches, of London,
praying for the success of the work
of the W. A.
Mrs. Bice addressed the meeting,
also lauding, the work of the women
who have dedicated so much of their
lives to the Church during the past
50 years.
A wonderful “Jubilee Pageant” was
held in the. Technical School Audit
orium depicting the 50 years’ service
of the Women’s Auxiliary in this Dio
cese, when about 600 took part iti a
very colourful show, which gave a
splendid idea of the work done in
the Mission Fields both in home and
foreign lands.
The BoyS’ Choir of St, Patti’s Cath-
’ Aedral rendered several hymns and
> solos, and being robed in scarlet cas
socks and White ruffles, added much
’ to the beauty of the programme.
All reports showed a marked in
crease in this splendid work of the
Women of our Chttrch.
He
for
theEllacott was the last of
her three brothers and two
predeceasing her. Surviving
6 nephews and 5 neices, Wil-
Despite the very inclement weather
on Sunday evening a large congrega
tion w»s present at St. Andrew’s
Presbyterian Church when the County
and District officers and members of
the Loyal Orange Order attended the
service in a body.
Rev. Kenneth MacLean, Minister
of the church, who conducted the ser
vice, welcomed the Orangemen, also
the Grand Master for Ontario West,
R. Wor, Bro, Geo. McCombe, who
was present on the platform and who
read the Scripture lesson, Luke 10:
25-36. Mr. MacLean also introduced
Rev. Maurice Zeidman of Scott In
stitute, Toronto, who is well known
throughout Ontario for his radio ad
dresses.
Mr. Zeidman preached a very stir
ring sermon on Service. He chose for
his subject the parable “The Good
Samaritan.” He said there were two
lessons he wished to bring to the
congregation. First, We must be of
some account. Second, We must be
of some use. He told the story of
the good Samaritan, how the high
priest and Levite passed by the man
who was robbed and left by the way
side to die. The Samaritan, however,
did not pass him by but dressed his
wounds and found him shelter. This
•was Christ’s answer to the question
of the Pharisee “Who is my neigh
bor?” and Christ said unto him “Go
thou and do likewise.”
Protestantism does not belong to
any denomination, .he said. Under
William of Orange were people of
every country. Protestantism is in
ternational. As Protestant Christians
we must perform services. Christ
said “Inasmuch as ye have done it
unto one of the least .of these my
brethren, ye have done it unto me.”
Be sure, Mr. Zeidman said, that you,
are of some account in this commun
ity, be sure and serve.
The Choir sang for the anthem,
“Upon the Harp I Praise Thee.”
The service closed with Mr. Mac-
Lean pronouncing the Benediction
and the singing of the National An
them.
Next Monday, Tuesday and Wed
nesday the Lyceum Theatre will pre
sent Clarke Gable and Jeanette Mac
Donald in a romantic triumph, “San
Francisco,” There is little use say
ing much about this outstanding pic
ture and these two stars, as all movie
fans have been waiting this opportun
ity to see this outstanding production.
The supporting caste includes Spencer
Tracy, Jack Holt, Jessie Ralph and
Ted Healy,
Orpheus Choir, of Walkerton, Gave
Fine Concert in St. Andrew’s Church
Banquet Held in Bluevale and Chap
ter Convened. Here
Rt, Rev, C, A, Seager, Bishop of Hur
on, Conducted the Service,
had. made for
Elizabeth Ellacott
The death of Miss Elizabeth
cott occurred at the home of
Margaret Anderson on Monday
ing. Miss Ellacott suffered a stroke
during Sunday night or early Monday
morning and passed on without re
gaining -consciousness.
She was in her 75th year and was
born at Eastwood, near Woodstock.
When she was a small child the fam
ily moved to Clinton, later coming to
Wingham. About 30 years ago she
went west to live with her brother
George at Swift Current, Sask,
passed! on, she returned east and
the past 8 years has resided here.
Miss
family,
sisters
her are
fred Ellacott of Toronto; Joseph,
Lloyd, Lillian and Irene Ellacott of
town; Mrs. Wilfred McKague of Cul-
ross; Bloss and Lome Ellacott of Pet
rolia; William Marlow, Swift Current,
Sask,; Mrs. Edith Snider Of Winnipeg
and Mrs. Wra. Jupp, Swift Current,
Sask.
The remains are resting at the home
of her sister-in-law, Mrs. William El
lacott, Frances .Street. The funeral
service will be held in St. Paul’s Ang
lican Church, of which she was a
member, at 2.30 p.m. on Thursday,
May 20th, 1937. The service will be
conducted by Rev. E. L. Roberts, R.
D., the Rector.
Interment will take place in Wing
ham cemetery.
White Shoes—Newest styles, in ties
and sandals, .real values, 1.98 to 3.50.
Greer’s Shoe Store.
NOTICE
Take notice that the Board of
Health requires that all properties in
the Town of Wingham be put in a
clean and sanitary condition by June
1st. “
Geo. Allen, Inspector.
Isard’s for Special Values
In Rugs, Linoleums, Oilcloths, Cur
tains, Window Blinds and Curtain
Nets, and all kinds of Draperies in
novelty weaves and colorings. Now
is the time to buy;
Bride-to-be Showered
Misses Dell and Betty Walker were
hosts to a number of their girl friends
on Thursday evening in honour of
Miss Catherine Fry, bride-to-be of
this month. Miss Fry was-presented
with' a kitchen shower of cream and
pale blue enamel.
Quality Shoes for Less Money
The two best shoes for the money
are, in Otlr opinion, Medcalf shoes for4
women, strictly high grade hi every
way, finest kid stock* flexible soles,
either with or without arch supports.
For women who like real high grade
shoes and not extreme in price we
recommend Medcalf, As good as the
best and yet much cheaper. We leave
the customer to judge. Ritchie shoes
are the popular line for young men.
They look just like $8.00 and $10.00
shoes and yet are sold for $.5,00 and
$6.00 per pair, Willis Shoe Store*
Wingham,
Isard’s Men’s Wear Store
Just passed into stock a shipment
of Men’s and Boys’ Suits. Now on
sale, popular tailored styles at Mon
ey-Saving Prices.
Successful at Exams.
Mr. John P. McKibbon successfully
passed his Toronto University exam
inations in connection with the On
tario College of Pharmacy.
Engagement Announced
Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Fox announce
the engagement of their daughter,
Vesta Doris, to Mr. William Edwin
Brawley, son of Mrs. Brawley and
the late W. E. Brawley, the marriage
to take place in June.
33 Years In Same Store
Thirty-three years ago to-day, Wed
nesday, R. A. Coutts was employed
by the late George King and since
that time has been a continuous em
ployee at the King Store. Many
changes have taken place during these
33 years and now George King, grand
son of the founder
is manager.
Interested in Girls’
Great interest is
the girls in town in the softball team.
On Monday night there were eighteen
out to practice at the public school
grounds. Arrangements for a girls’
softball league for this district are
under way. The league will comprise
it is expected, Teeswater, Tiverton,
Ripley, Wingham and possibly Luck
now.
of this business,
Softball
being shown by
Graham Greenhouse Sold
Mr, Ernest S. Lewis, of Brampton,
has- purchased the Greenhouses and
florist business formerly operated by
the late J, M. Graham and will take
possession Monday, May 24th. Mr.
Lewis for the past 15 years has been
employed by the Dale Estate at
Brampton and prior to that was with
the Robert Warden Company, nursery
and shrub growers, South End on
Sea, England. Citizens of Wingham
are greatly interested in horticulture
and will, no doubt, Welcome Mr,
Lewis, who has had such a wide ex
perience.
VISCOUNT SNOWDEN
Veteran Labor leader, who died re
cently at his home in England, in his
72nd year. He was often termed the
brains of the Labor party in England.
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On Friday evening a large and ap
preciative audience heard the Orpheus
Choir, of Walkerton, of 50 voices,
drawn from every choir in that town,
and under the leadership of Mr. J.
Alexander Hay, render a splendid
choral music.
With the Minister, Rev, K, Mac-
Lean, in the chair, the concert open
ed with all singing “O Canada.”
Some of the numbers we liked the
best were, “My Bonnie Lass She
Smiled,” in which the tones were well
sustained and the parts well balanced.
“Land of Hope and Glory” was well
done. “The Blue Bird” was an inter
esting number with a soprano obli
gato part.
The “Hallelujah-Chorus” as always,
was most stirring and magnificent.
“Rule Britannia” was exceptionally
good.
The Scottish song, “The Road to
the Isles” was the favorite of the
audience and was rendered the second
time. The accompanist throughout
the program was Mrs. N. Shaw.
The ladies’ section sang “Oh Where
Tell Me Where” and the men sang
“A Winter Tale.”
Mr. Norman Rascher played several
violin selections and Mrs. Sillars gave
a number of delightful readings.
After “God Save the King”, the
Choir was entertained in the basement
of the church by the ladies of the
Goforth Auxiliary, under whose aus
pices the choir came, and a pleasant
social hour was spent.
I
Turnberry Scarlet Chapter were
hosts on Saturday evening to Rt.
Wor. Bro, George McCombe, Grand
Master of Ontario West. Rev, Maur*
ice Zeidman, of Toronto, Grand
Chaplain for Ontario West, was also
present, Representatives from all the
Scarlet Chapters in this district were
also in attendance.
The Scarlet Degree was exemplified
by the Toronto-Western degree team.
Nine candidates received this degree,
three from Toronto, one from Wa-
wanosh, Howick, Morris and three
from Turnberry.
The meeting was held in the Odd
fellows’ Hall which was taxed to ca
pacity to accommodate the 175 peo
ple who were present. Following the
work the Grand Master addressed the
gathering,
Prior to meeting in Wingham the
Grand Master and his party were
tendered a banquet by Turnberry
Scarlet Chapter at Bluevale.
WEDDINGS
Armstrong - Graham
Andrew’s Presbyterian Church,
Bingo - Bingo - Bingo
The Ladies’ Auxiliary of Post 180
Canadian Legion are holding a Bingo
in the Armouries on Friday, May 21,
a,t 8 o’clock'. Good prizes. Every
body welcome.
Meeting Poorly Attended
The meeting of the Town League
which was held in the Council Cham
bers on Friday night was very poorly
attended, only four of the faithful be
ing present. Of course, under the cir
cumstances no organization was held
and it now appears that the Town
League is shoved into the discard for
this year at least.
Prof. Anderton’s Schools Did Well
The schools where Professor And
erton teaches were very successful at
the Music Festival held in Clinton.
The schools where he gives musical
instruction were successful as follows:
Choir (schools over 3 rooms), 1st,
Wingham; Choir (2 or 3 room
schools) 1st Ethel; 3rd Brussels;
Choir, rural school, 3rd, No. 6 Grey;
Girls’ Duet, 1st Clinton; 3rd Brussels;
Boy’s Solo, 2nd Brussels; Boys’ Duet,
1st Clinton.
Kincardine Strike Ends
Picketing of the Circle Bar Knitting
Company and the Botany Dry Spin
ner Plant at Kincardine, was discon
tinued on Friday last week. Both
plants are again running at near full
capacity.
Potatoes Up
Somewhat of a record in gardening
goes to Rev. E. M. Loney, who has
potatoes up in his garden. In fact,
they were peeping through the ground
on Thursday last week. Can anyone
beat this?
Installing Up-to-Date Pumps
The J. W. Hanna Automobile Sales
have installed two up-to-date pumps
for dispensing gas. They are of the
meter and calculating type and the
olcl-fashioned bowl is conspicuous by
its absence.
PLAY BALL
Bruce League Team Play at Lucknow
Next Monday. First Home Game is
with Port Elgin, June 2nd.
At a meeting of the Bruce Base
ball League held in Walkerton on Fri
day night, the schedule for the season
was drawn up. Nine teams comprise
this league this year: Port Elgin,
Kincardine, Hanover, Chesley, Owen
Sound, Teeswater, Allenford, Luck
now and Wingham.
The local schedule is’as follows:
a4 Home
2— Port Elgin.
12— Kincardine.
19—Hanover.
3— Chesley.
10—Owen Sound.
13— Teeswater.
17—Allenford.
27—Lucknow.
Away
May 24—Lucknow.
June
'June
July
5—Chesley.
16—Owen Sound.
23— Allenford.
29—Teeswater.
7—Kincardine.
24— Hanover.
31—Port Elgin.
The play-offs will be as follows: the
first and third, and the second and
fourth teams will play. The winners
of this series will meet in the finals
for the championship. The champion
ship team will Continue in
“B.” and the runner-up will
in O.B.A.A. “C.”
W, Tiffin, D. Doran, H.
and K. Somers represented
club at the meeting in Walkerton on
Friday.
Meaford is not in the Druce League
this year, they will compete in the
Simcoe League.
July
O.B.A.A.
continue
Peterson
the local
Surveyors on the Job
During the early part of the week
surveyors were busy taking levels,
etc., on our main street. It appears
that the matter of re-surfacing the
min street is being given serious con
sideration by the Department.
Fell Down Stairs
Mrs. G. Boyle fell down the back
stirs, which connect her apartment
and her store, on Saturday morning.
How she could fall the full length of
the stairs and not receive serious in
jury is a mystery. She was badly
shaken up but after resting for the
week-end was at the store on Mon
day.
May Institute Meeting
The regular monthly meeting of
the Women’s Institute will be held
in the Council Chamber on Thursday
afternoon, May 27th, at 2.30 o’clock.
After the business session there will
be the Roll Call to be answered with
Household Hints. A good programme
will be given and lunch will be serv
ed. Mrs. Geo. H. Orvis, Hostess. Ev
erybody welcome.
Winners at Euchre
There was a splendid attendance at
the Euchre held in the Sacred Heart
Parish Hall, under the auspices of the
Catholic Women’s League on Thurs
day evening last. Miss S. Leddy and
Miss Margaret Campbell tied for lad
ies’ first prize and in the draw Miss
Leddy was the lucky one. The men’s
prize was won by Alex. Sproule and
the mystery prize by Mr. John Lock
ridge.
Rev. Mr. Loney Spoke at Clinton
Rev. and Mrs. E. M. Loney and El
gin, Rosetta Dennis and Merrill
Cantelon participated in the special
anniervsary concert held Monday in
the Clinton Baptist Church under the
auspices of the Ladies’ Aid. Instru
mentals and vocal -duets were given
as well as a short address by Rev.
E. M. Loney and Rev. Elliott, Clin
ton.
ancc
was
both
St.
Wingham, was the setting for a Cor
onation Day wedding, when Marion
Margaret, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
Malcolm Graham, of Wingham, was
united in marriage to Mr. Edward
Roy Armstrong, son of Mr. and Mrs.
Frank Armstrong, of Lindsay. The
ceremony was performed by the Rev.
J. C. Grier.
The bride, who was given in mar
riage by her father, was gowned in
navy tulle over pink taffeta and car
ried a bouquet of white sweet peas.
Mrs. Stewart McLaren of Lindsay, as
bridesmaid, was charming in a gown
of powder blue sheer and carried a
bouquet of pink sweet peas.
The groom was supported by Mr.
Stewart McLaren of Lindsay and Mr.
Bert Blackwood of Lindsay acted as
usher. The wedding music was play
ed by Miss MisS" Stella Graham of
Lindsay.
Following the ceremony-a recep
tion was held at the home of Mr. and
Mrs. Stewart McLaren. Later the
couple left on a trip to Toronto and
western points and on their return
will live at Cambridge street, Lind
say. For traveling the bride wore a
grey suit with brown accessories.
Among the guests from out-of-town
were Miss Bessie Armstrong, Tor
onto; Mrs. Allan Gillis, Toronto;
Miss Beatrice Graham, Mr.
Graham, both of Wingham.
The Rite of Confirmation was ad
ministered by the Rt, Rev. C. A.
Seager, D.D., L.L.D., Lord Bishop of
Huron, at the 11 o’clock service on
Sunday morning last in St. Paul’s
Anglican Church, when the Rector,
Rev, E. L, Roberts, R.D., presented
a class of eight candidates to receive
the solemn rite of the Laying on of
Hands, admitting them into the full
fellowship of the Church.
This beautiful service opened with
the singing of the Processional Hymn
No, 189 “When God of old came
down from Heaven,” which was fol
lowed by the presentation of the can
didates, then came the sermon by the
Lord Bishop, who gave a very force
ful discourse on the words of the text,
“Beloved, believe not'every spirit, but
try the spirits whether they are of „
God; because many false prophets are
gone out into the world”, I John 4:1.
Very appropriate was the occasion,
it being Whitsunday, when the
Church commemorates the outpour
ing of the Holy Spirit on the day of-
Pentecost, the birthday of the Christ
ian Church.,
The Choir, under the leadership of
Mr. Roy Mundy, gave a very .fine
rendering of the Anthem “Rejoice the
Lord is King”, the solo parts being
taken by-Messrs. J. R. M, Spittai and
C. Templeman,
The Flowers on the Altar were Cal
low Lillies and red and white Carna
tions, the gift of St. Paul’s Altar
Guild,
Those who received the Rite of
Confirmation were as follows: Melba
O. Radford, Eva May Lediet, Mar
garet S. Connell, Francis E. Durnin,
Mrs. Margaret E. Kidd, George A.
Johnson, Kenneth F. Johnson, Russel
S. Girling.
The Lord Bishop of Huron was the
guest over the week-end of Rev. E.
L. and Mrs. Roberts, at the Rectory.
Men and Boys’ Work and Sport
Shoes—Special values at Greer’s Shoe
Store.
Attended Service at Teeswater
A number of the members of the
local Oddfellows’ Lodge attended the
annual Church
water I.O.O.F.
which was held
ited Cliurch on
Service of the Tees-
and Rebecca lodge
in the Teeswater Un
Sunday evening.
Sale
James
Notice
All-Town Licenses for 1937 must
be paid or costs will be added.
G. ALLEN, Collector.
Rains Halted Seeding
If it had not been for the inclem
ent weather on Sunday and Monday
seeding in this district would have
been finished. Many finished up this
work last week but those who did not
were held up by the rains over the
week-end.
Over 100 people were in attend-
for the- occasion. The program
augmented with numbers from
local and outside talent.
Did You Know—
We put on New Auto Tops, also re
pairs of all kinds to this class of work
excepting the wood work. Also re
covering of auto seats, in other words
all work on autos which pertains to
fabric or imitation leather. Willis
Shoe Store, Wingham.
Triple V Class Took Gorrie Service
The Triple V Class conducted the
service in Gorrie United Church on
Sunday evening, Rev. J. F. Anderson,
leader of the class, conducted the ser
vice and preached the sermon. He
was assisted by Frank Collar and De
Witt Miller. Solos were rendered by*
Miss Margaret Partushek, Frank Col
lar and Jack Reavie. The Triple V
Choir led in the service of praise with
Jack Herd at the console of the organ.
Special Service Being Held
In every church throughout the
Maitland Presbytery special services
are being held Under the auspices of
the Church Life and Work Commit
tee of the Presbytery, of which Rev.
Kenneth MacLean is chairman. On
Wednesday evening next week, May
26th, one of these services will be
held in St. Andrew’s Church here
with Rev. G. Taylor of Kincardine as
preacher. Other ministers who will
take part in the service are: Rev. K,
MacLean, Rev. John Pollock and Rev.
J. R. Greig.
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Curio Tea and
A Curio Tea (display of curios
from all the Mission Fields of the
Church, will be held in the Sunday
School room of St. Paul’s Church on
Friday, May 21st, from 3 to 6 o’clock.
There will be a table of home-made
baking and candy for sale.
C. OF C. BANQUET
WAS GREAT SUCCESS
Captain Erroll'Boyd, Famous Flier,
Was Special Speaker.
The sixty who attended the Chairi-
ber of Commerce Banquet, which was
held in the Brunswick Hotel on Fri
day evening, not only enjoyed a de
licious meal but also thoroughly en
joyed an hour with Captain Etroll
Boyd, the guest speaker, who gave
them a grahpic talk on aviation. Cap
tain Boyd, who flew the Atlantic in
1930 in his airplane, the “Columbia”',
told of his thrilling experience which
brought him fame in an informal man
ner that gripped his listeners.
Canada, the captain said, is away
behind in passenger flying but stated
that more freight is carried in Canada,
by aeroplanes than in any other coun
try in the world.
He told in a most pleasing mahner
how the modern planes of to-day are
guided in their course following a
radio beam. He considered flying
safer than driving a car on the high
way and stated that many accidents
are caused by the planes being a lit
tle in advance of the pilots. I have
a family of four girls, he said, and I
would rather have them travel in an
air liner for a trip than let them
■drive in a car on our main highways.
Capt. Boyd is very modest and aS
he told of his flight across the At
lantic he gave much of the credit for
the success of the trip to Harry Con
nor, his navigator. They landed on
the Fresco Island, when the gas was
very low, the nose of the ship was
buried In the soft sand, the navigator
was piled up on top of him. Neither
of them were injured nor was the
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