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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1938-01-13, Page 1II 1 Single Copies Five Cents OBITUARY -Mrs. R. J. McKenzie !Following‘an illness of over a year Mary.Jane Helm, beloved wife of Mr. .R. J. McKenzie passed away in her ■seventy-fourth year at the home of Ker daughter, Mrs. J. Schneider, Blue­ vale Road. The late Mrs, McKenzie was the daughter of the late M.r. and Mrs. Wm. Helm, and was born in Harley Township, County of Brant. As a. child she moved with her par­ ents to Culross. In November, 1891, ■she married her now bereft husband. They resided in Culross for some time but for the last thirty-seven ;years have lived on the Bluevale Road. Besides her husband she is sur­ vived by one son, William, one daugh­ ter, Vera (Mrs. J. Schenider), one grandchild, John McKenzie, and one brother, Arthur J. Helm, of London. The funeral was held on Saturday, January 8th, from the home of her daughter, with Rev. K. MacLean of­ ficiating. The pallbearers were; H. Metcalf, C. Martin, A. Elliott, J. Fowler, W. J. Henderson and Roy Colvin, Interment took place in the Teeswater Cemetery. O. E. S, OFFICERS WERE INSTALLED Installation Was Held, on Tuesday Evening. With Which It Amalgamated The Gorrie Vidette and Wroxeter Newt. WINGHAM, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, JANUARY 13th, 1938 .............................. . ___________ ._____ . • . ' 4 MITCHELL PLAY HERE THURSDAY Lucknow Play Here. Next Tuesday Subscriptions $2,00 Per Year EAST WAWANOSH COUNCIL Relief Accounts Ordered Filed WOMAN’S GROUP HAD SUCESSFUL YEAR Alexander MacDonald Alexander MacDonald, a life-long resident of Huron Township and fa­ ther of Miss Amelia MacDonald, of town, passed away at his home, Con­ cession 5, Huron Township, on Sun­ day, January 2nd, in his 74th year. Mr. MacDonald was ill but two days, having taken sick the Friday previous to his death. He was a member of the I.O.O.F., having joined this lodge in 1892. He leaves to mourn him, besides his widow, formerly Mary McIver, to whom he was married 42 years ago, ■one daughter and two sons, Amelia, of Wingham, Mac, of Salem, Oregon, and Allen, at home. One son, John, predeceased him in 1919. The funeral service was held in Knox Presbyterian Church, Ripley, on Tuesday afternoon, Jan. 4th, and was conducted by Rev. Mr. McCon­ nell. Interment took place in Ripley ■Cemetery. ' . At the ijegular meeting of Huron Chapter No. 89, Order of Eastern Star, on Tuesday evening, the offic­ ers for 1938 were installed, The cere­ mony was conducted; by Sister Mary Coutts assisted by Sister Katharine Wilson as Marshall. The fololwing officers were installed. Worthy Matron—Mrs. D. Benedict. Worthy Patron—Dr. J. A. Fox. Associate Matron—Mrs. Jas. mour. Associate Patron—Mr- Thos. ■ mour. Secretary—Mrs. E. Webster. Treasurer—Mrs. G. Williams. Conductress—Mrs. F. Fuller. Assoc. Conductress—Mrs. M, John­ son. Ada—Mrs. T. A. Currie. Ruth—Mrs. Thos. Gilmour. Esther—Mrs. F. Watson. iMartha—Mrs. D. B. Porter. ‘ Electa—Mrs. G. Scott. Chaplain—Mrs. Wm. Brown. ■ Marshall—Mrs. H, Peterson. Warder—Miss Margaret Currie. Sentinel—Mrs. F. Watson. 1 • Organist'—Mrs, Wm. Currie. * The retiring Worthy Matron, Miss B.Joynt, and the retiring Worthy Pat­ ron, Mr. F. Watson, were presented with jewels by the chapter. The Worthy Matron, Mrs, D. Bene­ dict, presented her installing officers with gifts, of appreciation. . At the close of the 'chapter lunch was served and a sociaKHour enjoyed, by all. ' ’ Juniors Take On Ripley Monday Unted Church W.M.$, Hear 1937 Reports. HIGH SCHOOL OPEN LITERARY FEB. 3rd, 4th Financial Statement for 1937 Was Received! NUMBERS INCREASED AT SHORT COURSES Special Lectures Will Be Given GiJ- Gil- Three W.O.H.A. hockey games are billed for the Arena here during the next week, The fast Mitchell team will take on the Eagles on Thursday night and this should be a bang-up game, The Eagles won from Luck­ now Friday night 3-0 and are out to take the Mitchell gang who are lead­ ing the group. ‘Turn out and encour­ age the players. On Monday, night, Jan. 17th, the Juniors will swing into action against Ripley. The kids are corning along nicely and deserve your support. They are practicing faithfully and are show­ ing marked improvement, Tuesday night, Jan. 18th, Lucknow intermediates play their return game here. Stinging under their 3-0 defeat they will make every effort to get This game will be a dandy, see this -one, it will revenge. Plan to thriller. be a ANNUAL MEETING HORTICULTURAL SOC. Will Be Held Friday, January 14th r _____ The 16th annual , meeting of the Wingham Horticultural Society will be held in the Council Chamber on Friday, January. 14th, .1938, at 8 p.m. All members are entitled- to be pres­ ent. The reports of the’ activities of. 1937 will be received'and the officers for 1938 elected. A PLEA FOR NEWS William McBurney Word was received here on Friday "by Mr. . Stuart McBurney, of East Wawanosh, that* his brother, William, had passed suddenly away from a heart attack at his home in Corom- ach, Sask., on Thursday, Jan. 6th. The late Mr. McBurney, who was in his 65th. year, was born in East Wawa- nosh, the son Of the late Mr. and .Mrs. Hugh McBurney. About 34 years ago he went to Western Can­ ada where he has since resided. S-uryiving are his widow, who was formerly ThurSa Kempfield, of Que- Ibec, also ten song and two daughters. He is also survived by three brothers .and three sisters, Charles, Fort Qu*- k Appelle, Sask'.; Allen, of Vancouver, L'B.C.; Stuart of East Wawanosh; Mrs. IWm, Charters, Montana; Mrs. James ■Dow and Mrs. Robert H. lEast Wawanosh. ‘Interment took place in ’■Cemetery/ Sask. II Scott, of Coronach Donation Appreciated The Women’s Auxiliary to Wing- Tiaui General Hospital gratefully ac­ knowledge $24.69, the proceeds, from the Week of Prayer Services, donated by the local Ministerial Association. Mother Fractured! Collar Bone, Daughter Ill We regret to report that Mrs. R. H. King, of Montreal, is ill with a ■ Streptococis infection. .Her mother, MrS. J. E. Swartz, who is visiting her,, had the misfortune to fracture a col­ lar bone. Friends of these two form­ er Winghamites wish for them a speedy recovery. BORN GRANT—-In Wingham General Hos­ pital, on Friday, January 7, to Rev, A. M. and Mrs. Grant, Wroxeter, a son. ;H ALLAH AN—In East Wawanosh, On Tuesday, January 11th, to Mr*, and Mrs. Dan Hallahan, East Wa- .FARROW—In Wingham General Hospital, on Monday, Januaf’^lOth, to Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Farrow, Teeswater, a son. SHOWERS—-In Turnberry, on Fri­ day, January 7th, to Mr. and Mrs. k Chas. Showers, Turnberry, a. son. IrTAPLEXON—In Wingham General ■ Hospital, on Tuesday, January 4th, B 1938, to Mr. and Mrs. James S. P Stapleton, Trunberry, a daughter. If anyone has— Died, Eloped, Married, Left town, Embezzled, , Had a fire, Had a Baby, Sold a .farm,... . Been arrested, Broken Moved Bought Visited Swiped Been in a car accident That’s news — Telephone 34. a limb, to town, a home, your home, your silver, JUNIORS MEET DEFEAT AGAIN Maitlands Give Poor Display at Kin­ cardine; Score 5-0 Save On Overcoats Buy your Winter Overcoat or Suit now at the Isard Sale and make a Saving "of 20%. • Wroxeter Telephone Annual Jan. 26 The Annual Meeting of the Wrox­ eter Telephone Company, Limited, will be held in the Town Hall, Wrox­ eter, on Wednesday, January' 1938, commencing at 2.30 p.m. 26th, Textile Secretary Acquitted Alex Welch, Secretary of the tional Textile Council was acquitted at Peterborough by Judge D. B. Cole­ man on a charge he obstructed police during a riot at the Bonner Worth mill last summer. Na- Purchased House Mr. F. W. Spry,, of the Western Foundry, has purchased-what was formerly the Swartz'property, on the Diagonal Road. We understand that Mr. Spry will do extensive repairs modernizing the property. After causing, the management’s hopes to rise considerably by turning in a creditable game at Clinton last week, the local juniors fell back to their old ways and absorbed a 5-0 beating at Kincardine Monday night. Granting that the Lakeside kids were a better club, much better, on the night’s play, yet the Maitlands could have made a much better showing and possibly have defeated them if they had shown any semblance of playing hockey as it should! be played. Tae Maits made passes when they should not have and still more times failed to pass at the right time and were so slow in breaking out of their own zone that a one-legged man on sk'is could have caught them before they had gone ten feet. Darrel Biggs, Carter and Murray were the best workers for the Mait­ lands while Al. Small did a god job as Utility player. The test of the club fell down badly, except the goal-tend­ er, Lepard, who had his hands full and then some. O’Brien in the op­ posite net played a steady game as did McSween, Barrager and C. Wil­ son, Tile home lads scored a pair in the first period, both as a result of scrambles and both shot by uncov­ ered! players. Play livened up consid­ erably' in the second period and it wasn’t longe before one of those pile­ ups the kids indulge in broke out. As a result Bateson and Hall drew maj­ ors and were followed almost immed­ iately by McSween for hooking; giv­ ing the Maitlands a four-to-three ad­ vantage in man power. Just when the kids were threatening a bit, Baker nullified this advantage by getting a very foolish penalty. McSween came back and almost immediately Buck­ ingham made it 8-0 for Kincardine, C, Wilson ran it up to four near the end of the period on a nice shot from. (Continued on Page Four) * Annual Meeting Of the Turnberry Agricultural Soc­ iety will be held in the Council Chambers, Wingham, at 2.30 p.m., on Saturday, January 15th, H. L. Sherbondy, Secretary. R. J. Currie, President. was seen on Friday three Will Spring Be Early? On -Monday a robin Main Street and last grossbeaks were seen on Shuter St. Can this be a sign that we will have an early spring or is it that the fea­ thered tribe have got their signals mixed. Held Colts’ Bonspeil On Monday night a Colts’ Bon- spiel was held at the Curling Rink. The winners were: 1st, C. Yeoman, E. Williams, B. Isard, W. Booth, skip, 3 wins plus 13; 2nd, G. King, G. Mac- Lean, E. Wild, Ed. Harrison, skip, 3 wins plus 7; 3rd, J. Currie, D. Ken­ nedy, G. Machari, Jinr Carr, skip, 1 win plus 6. ■ LOCAL AND PERSONAL Mr. Neil Carr attended the funeral of hts uncle tn Detroit last week. Mrs. Mary A. Dinsley spent the past w^elc with., her daughter, Mrs. A. Nichol, Lotidom Mrs. James Fowler left on Satur­ day for Toronto to visit with her bro­ ther for the winter. , Mrs. Mina Ringham, of Kamloops^ B.C., is spending the winter with her sister, Mrs. Sam Tindall. Miss Olive McEwen, of Listowel, is spending this week with her moth­ er, Mrs. J. D. McEwen. Dr, and Mrs, A, H« Campbell, of Saskatoon, were week-end guests with Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Ftenderson, Blue­ vale Road. The first meeting of the 1938 East Wawanosh Council was held Monday, Jan. 10th, with all the members pres­ ent, Having each signed the neces­ sary declaration of office, Rev, J, B, Townend, as formerly at . the solici­ tation of the Reeve, invoked that Di­ vine blessing and guidance would be given the Council in all their deliber­ ations in the ye.ar just entered! upon. The Reeve then addressed the Council, outlining some of the more important business which would like­ ly come before the Council for con­ sideration during the year, naming in particular the matter of relief, weed cutting, also the question of an audit by a chartered accountant. Other members of the Council also spoke briefly. Minutes of the last meeting were read and approved. The usual com­ munications at this time from the On­ tario Municipal Association and from the Good Roads Assoc, re member­ ship in these bodies also notification that the annual conference of Road Superintendents and Engiheers will be held in Toronto next month, were read and filed. Other communications filed were from the War Memorial Hospital, Lo’ndon; Firstbrook, Mon­ teith & Co., Chartered Accountants re the audit; Earl Raithby re payment of toxoid treatment for children from this township attending U.S.S. No. 5 and the Welfare Department regard­ ing relief.*, As to the matter of relief in which the municipality and particularly the Reeve, had been given uncalled for and unwarranted publicity .both on the air and through the public press, four accounts from local parties were pre­ sented for payment. After opinions had been given from the Council and also some ratepayers expressing themselves on this subject, these ac- caunts ‘were ordered filed, Council asking that a thorough examination of this case be conducted, by the Wel­ fare Department beford entertaining any thought of paying the said ac­ counts. The following appointments were made: Auditors, FrankThompson and Alex. McBurney; Member of B. O. H., R. H. Thompson; Sanitary In­ spector, 'A. McGowan, W. J. Currie; Weed Inspector, J. T. Scott; School Attendance Officer, George R. Irwin; Sheep Valuators, R. H. McGee, J. F. McCallum, R. M. Shields, Geo. Wal­ ker. By-Law No. 1, 1938, confirming the above appointments was passed as was By-Law No. 2, providing for the ■expenditures on township roads this coming season. A large amount of 1937 taxes being still outstanding the Collector’s time was further extended to Feb. Sth for the collection of same. As formerly seven copies of the Municipal World were ordered for the Council, Clerk and Assessor. The following accounts were paid: Dominion Bank, Wingham, collection of taxes $2.25; Treas. Township of, Hullett, Township share repairing Sturdy drain $30.80; T. H. Wilson, grant to Auburn Public Library 5.00; S. McBurney, salary, postage and telephone $8.73 Municipal World, subscriptions $7,00; supplies $13.91; A. Porterfield, salary, postage and fee as division register $215. Council adjourned to meet again on February 8th. A, Porterfield, Clerk. ’ The January meeting of the Wo­ man’s Missionary Society of Wing­ ham United Church was held Tues- day of last week, Mrs. F. R. Howson having charge of the programme. Mrs, M. Griffin presided. The theme1' was “The Church in Action”, show­ ing the place of the church in com­ munity and national life. The Scrip­ ture was led by Mrs. B- Cruickshank with several members assisting and Mrs. J. Wilson offered prayer. The report for 1937 were received and showing the closing of a success­ ful year. The society has 69 memb­ ers and during the year two members have been taken by death, A total of $647 was raised and bales to the value of $400 were sent away. There were 57 members who contributed monthly by envelope .and 44 subscribers to the* Missionary Monthly. The Strangers’ secretary reported 200 calls made to newcomers and sick people. There were 26 members of the Baby Band who contributed $5.85. The library has now 50 books which are being read by many members. Following the reports an inspirational New Year reading by Mrs. F. Howson and a vocal solo by Miss Tena Reid were much appreciated. At the regular meeting of the High School Board on Monday night Prin­ cipal W. S. Hall reported that the Commencement ■ Exercises will be held on Thursday and Friday even­ ings, Feb. 3rd and. 4th. The students are now preparing for this great an­ nual event. Rev. E. L. Roberts, who leaves shortly for Owen Sound, resigned from the Board. Mr, Miller Proctor, chairman of the board, expressed: re­ gret that Mr, Roberts was leaving as his wise counsel had been of great value in the board’s deliberations. Other members also expressed their regret that Mr. Roberts was severing his connection with the town and es­ pecially the board. The following .is the statement for 1937: Receipts Bal, in bank Dec. 31, 1936 ...$ Bruce County....................... Provincial Grant ...„............ County Grant...................... Agriculture Grant .............. Town Levy ........................ Town Loan ........_................ O. S. Cheque No. 188 ....... financial 107.23 274.37 2476.35 6492.80 113.69 5700.00 2000.00 1.25 Great interest is being takenjn the short course in Agriculture and Home Economics that is being held under the direction of Huron County Agri- tural Representative, Ian MacLeod. When the four-week course opened last week there was a registration of 30 girls and 17 boys, and. by the end of the week this increased to 42 girls and 20 boys. This is considered a very fine enrollment and Mr. Mac-. Lepd is greatly pleased. The classes will conclude January 28th. W. L. Bishop, of Norwich, ‘is in­ structor in Agriculture; Miss Wini­ fred Maynard, of Beamsville, and Miss Elizabeth Clark, of Toronto in­ structresses for the girls’ course. Special Lectures R. J. Bryden of the Chemistry De­ partment at the O.A.C., is to address the Agricultural class Thursday after­ noon on “Soils and Fertilizers,” On Tuesday, January 18, J. E. Bergey of the Poultry Department, O.A.C., will speak on “Farm Poultry,” and on Thursday, January 20, Harry I. Sey­ mour, of Hamilton, will talk\on “Swine Marketing.” X. WINGHAM TENNIS CLUB Take notice that a meeting’of the Wingham Tennis Club will be held on Friday evening, January 14th, at’ 7 o’clock in the Council Chambers,1 to review the work already done by the committee and receive a financial statement. Ways and means must be found, to raise money for completion of the work and unless all those interested come to the meeting and give their assistance it will be difficult to finish, the work. Broom Ball Don’t miss it! Wingham Arena,, on Friday evening this week. Skating afterwards to The Little ■ German Band. Two girls’ teams will play, and the Fat Men will take on the Lean. Men. Heaps of fun, plenty of laughs. Admission 25c. Please Note Due to the increase in the price of the Free Press, Globe and Mail, the charge at this office for clubbing ei­ ther of these papers with the Ad­ vance-Times will be $8,00 per year. We have had many inquiries as to whether the Advance-Times will raise its subscription rate but we are pleas­ ed to announce that such will not be the case. Honored by Choir Associates Knox Presbyterian Choir, Listowel, honored two of their members, Miss Olive McEwen, a former Wingham- ite, and Miss Marie McMillan, on Wednesday evening last week. Miss McEwen’s marriage will take place shortly and Miss McMillan will enter Victoria Hospital as a nurse in train­ ing. Miss McEwen was presented with a beautiful silver relish dish and Miss McMillan with a clinical mometer and .Eversharp Pencil. ther- Isard’s Jariuary Sale All lines of Winter Goods are now on sale at greatly reduced prices. Take advantage.of the Big Bargains in Men’s and Women’s Wear Scores. Old Boys’ At Home The Huron Old Boys* Association and the Huron County Junior Assoc­ iation of Toronto will hold their 38th Annual At Home .in the Masonic' Temple, Davenport Road and Yonge St., Toronto, at 8.30 o’clock on Wed­ nesday evening, January 19th ing, Euchre and Bridge, Bridge Club Eleven and one-half part in the play at the on Wednesday last week. The win­ ners were, North and South: Mrs. L. R. Blackwood and Art Wilson; Mrs. R. S. Hetherington and H. C. Hodg­ son; Mrs. J. Mason and H. L. Sher­ bondy. East and West: Mrs. J. H. Crawford Dinsley Mrs. R. Mrs. W. tables Bridge and F. Madill,’ Miss N. and Mr. L. R. Blackwood; DuVal and ,W. H. French; Currie and George Williams. A PRESENTATION Dane- Editor Sent Out S,O.S. The Midland Free Press sends out this S.O.S.: “Will our fellow editors please tell us the best defense to of­ fer for printing a story which says that the ladies of the United Church have arranged for a baaaar “to be HEEL”? we didn’t fear we’d get the We did dare go it last Week, and to the bastaar for devil.” .... ■ %----------.J ..... ofOn Monday evening members the Wingham Ministerial Association paid a surprise visit to the Rectory and presented * Rev. E. L. Roberts, who will shortly leave for Owen Sound, with Leslie Whitehead’s lat­ est book “A Shepherd Remembers.” The presentation was made by Rev. J. F. Anderson, President of the As­ sociation, who expressed regret that Mr. Roberts would soon leave our community and wished him every suc­ cess in his new charge, St. Thomas Church, Owen Sound. $ Expenditures Teachers’ Salaries ---------.$ Caretaker’s Salary ............ Other Salaries ..................... Library ..........................-... Maps and Blackboards ..... Misc. Edu. Equipment ---- Administration Exp............ Caretaker’s Supp. & Exp. ... Fuel .................................... Water and Light .............. Telephone and Telegraph... Repairs ............................... Insurance ...------------------- Athletics ......■■......................- Agriculture ............-........... Sundries ............................. Music ..............-................... Interest ......-...... ................ Town Loan Repaid ........... Balance Dec. 31, 1937 ....... 17165.69 10777.60 776.00 125.00 5.25 97.33 388.89 106.13 93.-57 361.50 181.27 36.87 321.89 78.01 148.86 133.23 9.40 14.40 5.33 2000,00 1505.16 * $ 17165.69 It will be noted that there is a large credit balance of $1505.16. The reason for this is the Government Grant for 1937 was $2476.35 while in 1936 this grant was about $1300.00. Special Picture This Week Jeanette McDonald: and Nelson Ed­ dy are stars of the Victor Herbert Musical romance “Naughty Marietta” showing at the Lyceum Theatre on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, week. this LAST WEEK FOR 1937 MARKERS The deadline for 1937 license plates for motor vehicles is Saturday of this week, Jan. 15th. Cars or trucks in use after that date must carry 1938 mark­ ers. Fur Coats Now is Bargain Time in Ladies’ Fur Coats. Buy a French Seal Coa-t at Isard’s Sale for $69.50 and others at $39.50. Nurse In Training Miss Lorene Haller entered St. Joseph’s Hospital, Guelph, on Mon­ day where she is enrolled as a stud­ ent nurse. She was accompanied to^ Guelph by her mother who is visit- ‘ ing with her daughter, Mrs. C. King­ ston, for a few days. I 20th the hold Hospital Bridge, Thursday, Jan. The Women’s Auxiliary to Wingham General Hospital will an afternoon bridge party in the Leg­ ion Rooms at the Armouries Thurs­ day, Jan. 20th, at 3 o’clock. Keep the date, all ladies invited. Admission 25c. Chimney Fires The firemen had two calls to chim­ ney fires during the past week. On Saturday evening to Peter McLeod’s on Minnie Street, and on Sunday morning to Mrs. R. D. Mason’s, Wil­ liam Street. No damage resulted from either fire. To Resist Jap Control of Shanghai Great Britain has determined to re­ sist Japanese demands for virtual con­ trol of Shanghai and to discuss with the United Staes and France concert­ ed steps to safeguard interests of Western nations in China, a high government source said. Mrs. A, J. Walker’s Aunt Passes Mrs. A. J, Walker was called to Toronto on Monday last week oil ac- count of the serious illness of her aunt, Miss M. E. Bessie Chapman, 114 Manor Road, who, passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 5th. Burial took place in Mount Pleasant Cemetery on Friday afternoon. Will Preach Farewell Services On Sunday Rev. E, L. Roberts, Rector of St. Patil’s Anglican Church, will preach his farewell sermon on Sunday even­ ing next, Jan. 16th. Rev. and Mrs. Roberts and Jerry will leave for Ow­ en Sound about Jan, 20th, where Mr, Roberts has been appointed Rector of St. Thomas* Church. j Detroit Team to Play Here The Stapleton Hockey Team, of Detroit, that made such an impres­ sion in a game here with Belmore last year, will appear here again on Sat­ urday evening, Jan. 22nd, to play the Intermediate team, if suitable ar­ rangements can be made in the mean­ time. Watch for definite particulars next week Opposed to Anti-Communist Pact Austria and Hungary stiffened their opposition to an Italian suggestion they join the Rome-Berlin-Tokio anti- Communist pact. Foreign Ministers of three countries met privately in a conference that was expected to study the clash of Fascist and democratic influences in the Danubian Valley. Observers believed the meeting might determine the balance of power in southeastern Europe. Attendance Large at Services The services held in the various chuches during last week in conjunc­ tion witli the World Week of Prayer were much town, taken well attended and should do for^the spiritual welfare of our The address each evening was by* a local clergyman except on Friday night when Envoy Huntington of Brantford spoke at the closing meeting in the Salvation Army Cit­ adel. GOFORTH AUXILIARY held on home of the Pres- The regular monthly meeting of the Goforth Auxiliary of St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church was Thursday evening at the Miss Margaret Currie. The meeting opened with ident, Miss Ella Rae, in the chair. Two short New Year prayers were given by Mrs. Clark McLean and Mrs. Lawrence McLean, followed by the Lord’s Prayer in unison, After the business and minutes Mrs, Dalgleish led the offertory prayer* Mrs. S. Hare read the Scripture les­ son and Miss M. McLarty led in pray­ er. A splendid paper on “The Ind­ ians in Canada” was taken by Mrs, West. The meeting was brought to a close with the president leading in prayer* A happy time was spent while the members sewed on the layette after which rtsfreshmepts were served,