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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1940-12-12, Page 11News and Gorrie Vidette Thurs., December 12th, 1940 GORRIE skiers, already, the students will forces of Russia. . ... ___ c___ ____ _waa maaaiJ( wawi_ U1C J>1Uctxx cu be schooled in fighting tactics Reiffenstein, well-known Montreal Le¥t,"ski troop?7an mogr^s with troops^present to*any*lurkrnV en- learned from the Finns in their skier. RIGHT-. is n momhw nf ___1 - iwiniug eu These troops are amongst the first Canadian soldiers to attend Can- .. ------ ... ................... ........... ..................... _ wllu ada’s new ski school which opened learned from the Finns m their skier, RIGHT, is. a member of the surprising rapidity while on their emy thia week at. Ottawa. Expert campaign against the mechanized school’s instructing staff. With stomachs. The great advantage ofcampaign against the mechanized school’s instructing staff. With stomachsT The great advantage of Lieut. Frank their packs bundled on their skis, these tactics is the small Target the Miss Helen Anger is spending a short time in, London with *ffiends. Miss McDonald, of Wroxeter, was .a week-end guest of her friend, Miss Evelyn Stephens. Mr, W. C. King spent a few days in Toronto this week. Mrs. Neilson left on Monday to spend a few days with Mr. and Mrs. ' Wm. Douglas at Orangehill. Mrs. Harry King and children have , returned^to London after spending the .past coppie of months with Mr; and Mrs. Steve King. . Mrs. E.. W. Boliton returned with Mr. Bolton to London on Sunday, Mr, Bolton having spent the week-end here, . - Miss- Margaret Firth spent the . week-end with her friend, Miss Dav­ idson. Mr. William Townsend, of the R. C.A.F., Camp Borden, is spending a vacation at his home here. Wte are pleased tp see Reeve J. W. ■Gamble out igain after his serious ill­ ness, “Finnigan’s Fortune” is the name of the play that is being staged here on Friday night. Many ofv the same .actors who Were in this play when it ■was staged here 17 years ago, are tak- ’ ing their parts again. As it has been one of the plays presented here .that so many remembered, and who will want to see again, it will be necessary to be at the hall in time for the.be- .ginning. Lunch and a dance follow this comedy play. Proceeds for Red 'Cross work. t Dance and Draw A Success Despite the road conditions, the • dance bn Friday night proved success- ■ful. While not as large a gathering -as the Institute members would, have like to see enjoying the old time danc- -■es, yet those who were, enjoyed the music by Gorrie Orchestra. At lunch •tinie, the president conducted ithe draw 'for the Xmas Cakes. The 3-storey cake was won by Mrs. Kenneth Has- tie and the smaller won was won on the ticket held by Mrs. Lawrence Short, while the door prize, two war savings stamps, went to Leonard Ban- •derson. Master Donald Irwin drew the tickets. Mrs. T. McDonald, of Molesworth, is spending this week with her sister, ' Mrs. W. C.' King and Mr. King. Messrs. Gerald and Kenneth Gal- “braith are spending a short time in Toronto. Serg. R. G. Newton, of Kitchener, spent Sunday with his family here. ” We are sorry to report the illness of Mrs. Mary Ross, We trust she will soon enjoy better health.. Mr. and Mrs. B. Avery spent a couple of days this week with friends at Monkton. Don’t forget the Gorrie school con­ cert being held in the Township Hall here on Wednesday evening, Dec. 18. • - Red. Cross Shipment Following is the list of articles packed and forwarded 4° the Head Office of the Red Cross Society by the committee in charge: Hospital Supplies: 14 sheets, 13 prs. pillow cas- ... es, 1 surgeon’s gown, 2 four-inch Fan- ^jPhMages, 2 three-inch bandages, 93 tow- els, 6 doz. khaki handkerchiefs, 1 doz. MONUMENTS at first cost Having our factory equipped with the ftiost modern machinery for the exe­ cution of high-class work, we ask you to See the largest display of_ monu­ ments of any retail factory in Ontario. A11 finished by sand blast machines, ““’e import all our gtatiites from the 'COuwliy direet* in the rough, you can save All local deal­ ers’, agents’ and middleman profits by seeing us. E. X Skelton & Soft ! Wt West End Bridge—WALKERTON import al! our gfaftiteii f Country quarries diffeet, * CANADIAN WARRIORS TAKE TO SKIS; USE TACTICS LEARNED FROM FINNS gauze handkerchiefs, 12 prs. pyjamas; Knitted Comforts: 77 prs. socks, 5 prs. seamen’s stockings, 21 scarfs, 3 helmets, 1 sweater; Refugee Supplies: 7 large quilts, 1 small quilt, 3 nighties, 3 slips, 7 prs. pan ties, 1 sheet, 5 prs. pillow cases, 39' prs. mitts. WROXETER HarrisMisses Mary and Cassie were guests of Mr’, and Mrs. Archie McMichael one day recently. Mr. W. Sawtell, our bank manager, has treated himself to a new Ford car. Aircraftsman Crawford J. Gibson of the Royal Canadian Air Force, Mann­ ing Depot, Toronto, spent the week­ end with his parents, Mr. ahd Mrs. Gordon Gibson. Mrs. John Wray left for Toronto on Saturday to spent the winter with her daughter, Miss Joy Wray. , Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Wade moved in­ to their new home on Thursday which they recently bought, on Gibson St. Colds are quite prevalent in town, Mr. J. J. Allen has been confined to the house a few days last week. Mrs. Metcalf, Glenannan, spent the past week with her daughter, Mrs. J. H. Wylie and Mr. Wylie. Mrs. William Mundell and baby son spent the week-end with her parents in Wingham. x Mr. JackAdams and Mr. Duncan MacDougall are now employed-at Pt. Albert airport. Mrt and Mrs. Wm. Lowe (nee Irene Wright), Bracebridge, were recent visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Alex. Wright. set in Santa Is Coming To Town Monday, Dec. 14th is the date for the arrival of Santa Claus Wroxeter. Following his arrival there will be a programme at Town Hall. Music and pictures shown by Mr. H. Neil of Gorrie “A Trip Across Can­ ada” and a set of comics, which will delight the children. There will also be treats. Parents are asked to co­ operate by bringing the children to town on the afternoon of Dec. 18th. Young People’s Union Jean Gowdy presided over the weekly Y.P.U. meeting held on Mon­ day evening a'nd opened the meeting with the hymn “Birds are singing." Thelma Denny led in prayer, follow­ ed by the Lord’s Prayer in. unison; Garry Gibson read the’Scripture les­ son taken from St. Matthew, chapter 20. “The Church’s one foundation” was the second hymn. Miss Vera Zur- brigg favored With a guitar selection accompanied by Gladys Musgrove en­ titled “Sweet Hour of Prayer.” Elva Haines had charge of the topic On “Discipleship.” The vice president, Gerry Gibson, conducted the business period.*The hymn “Jesus, keep me neat the crossband the Mizpah bene­ diction brought an interesting meet­ ing to a close. Attendance 28. Women’s Institute Mrs, J, H. Wylie opened her home for the December meeting of the W< I, on Thursday; of last week, with a good attendance. The president, Mrs. H. .Waller, presided and opened with the singing of the Ode and “There’ll Always Be An England” followed by repeating the Institute Creed in uni­ son. Various items of interest were discussed during the business period including the sponsoring of a comic picture for the visit of Santa Claus on Dec. 14th. Mrs. Wearring real letters from Red Cross headquarters urging the making of ’knitted garments es­ pecially helmets and socks for .the sea­ men. Mrs. Wear ring also announced the arrival ,.of materials for refugee work in the local branch. Mrs. Adams gave the. topic on “Health” in which she gave many helpful suggestions for the health of the family which may be practiced and helped through the work of the Institute members. The speaker also spoke on Christmas and closed her talk on the subject by quoting the King’s Christmas message of last year. The Roll Call—Donat­ ions for Christmas Cheer, brought a gen^ous response, Miss Frances Wy­ lie favored with a piano solo. Each member conrtibuted a box of candy and a sale of .these added to the treas­ ury. Mrs. Sawtell and Mrs. Burke as­ sisted the hostess in serving tea and social hour was enjoyed.a School Concerts Coming Miss Keith and Miss MacDonald are busy practicing for their annual programme which Will be held Dec. 19th. A play “Mrs. O’Leary’s Cow” is being prepared for Turnberry S.S. No. 2, where Miss Thacker is prepar­ ing for a Xmas entertainment on Dec. 20 th.- Women’s Missionary Society Mrs. A. M. Grant will open her home on Thursday, Dec. 12th, 3 p.m., for the Christmas meeting of the W. M. S. Every member is asked to take part in the programme and the Roll Call will be answered by a verse con­ taining the word “Gift.” The nomin­ ating committee will report on the of­ ficers chosen for next year, All the ladies are co&dially invited to be pres­ ents BELMORE ' Christmas entertainments, the pub­ lic school, Dec. 19th, in the Commun­ ity Hall; United Church Sunday School, at the home of Lorne Evans, Dec. 23rd. .There were no services in either church on Sunday. The Lord’s Sup­ per was observed at McIntosh, A Red Cross quilting, donated by Mrs, Dane, will be held Thursday at the home, "of Mrs, King, A Red Cross meeting with a splen­ did attendance was held Thursday af­ ternoon at Mrs. Evans’, when blocks were pieced for a quilt. The Institute ladies Wil! meet this Wednesday at Mrs. Newans’. Mrs, George Mundell and Nancy are Whigham visitors. Ml Jack Holland had what remain­ ed of his tar hauled back to the vil­ lage. ••••■’. .. .. sr. > ' < .• v;?.z ;k-. ■' •'S’• ||lf What we thought was a very clever as..well as humorous demonstration, was given by Mr. Jack Reid recently when showing a friend how his new electric washing machine-worked. In a twinkling his hand was drawn into the wringer. Jack, like a good mech­ anic, got busy and took the wringer apart with his right hand. -We are happy to know that his hand wasn’t injured in any way. Friends'here of Mr. Stanley Keast, especially the Presbyterian congrega­ tion, will be pleased to' hear that he is now an ordained minister. Mr. and .Mrs. Cecil Mahood have taken up their abode at the Mahood home in the village. A life-long resident of Culross; in the person of Mr. Henry McGlynn, passed, away Saturday at the home of Mr. Frank Moran. WHEN WINTER COMES TO CANADA For a number of years Canada has been exploiting one of her oldest nat­ ural resources, snow. Winter snows are just as eagerly awaited and as ex­ pertly appraised by the Canadian BUT ear Would you convince yourself you love another man because your one-time fiance is bewitched by a glamorous radio artist? Would you give up the girl you love because she is engaged to your adored brother? Will be published in next week’s edition of The Advance-Times sporting fraternity as spring rain's are welcomed by the Canadian farmer. Snow craft has become a popular sci­ ence and snow has been turned into an important economic asset. Snow has put Canada’s tourist trade on an all-year-round basis and has added substantially to the wealth of the country. Snow has also put the Do­ minion on the top rung of tthe winter sports ladder. Wintertime has long been regarded as playtime in Canada, and the development of all forms of winter sports has now reached an in­ ternational scale of large proportions. One of the most popular of all win­ ter sponts in North America to-day is skiing. This exhilarating and delight­ ful pastime was first popularized in Canada by Lord Minto, while Gover­ nor General at Ottawa, before the close of the last century. The Ottawa Ski Club has the distinction of being one of the first established in Canada. Gradually the sport spread to other provinces, and ski clubs were formed at many important centres between the Atlantic and ithe Pacific. To-day there are 115 of these clubs with a membership of over 25,000. In addi­ tion, there are thousands of young made avail­ centres fre- itrails, ski ski courses people in all parts of the country who are not identified with any club but who >take most of their outdoor exer­ cise in winter on skis. The past few years has witnessed the rapid expansion of a programme designed to provide greater facilities for winter sports in Canada, especial­ ly skiing. Hotel, chalet, and ski lodge accommodation has been able at all the principal quented by skiers; ski jumps, and cross-country have been put in shape, and ski tows provided in many places in order to save a wearisome climb for those who enjoy only the downhill run. Canada’s national parks, which have long been among her greatest sum­ mer playgrounds, are gradually devel­ oping their winter attractions. This is particularly -true of some of the parks situated in the Rocky Mountains. Here are to be found boundless winter playgrounds on alpine slopes covered with deep, powdery snow incompar­ able for slalom racing. Downhill runs, miles long amid grandeur that defies description, make a skiing holiday in one of these parks a never-to-be-for­ gotten experience. The Dominion ski championships were held in Banff Na­ tional Park during 1940, and many of the best skiers in North America com­ peted. Special trains were run from Calgary and Edmonton, in Alberta, and ski coaches were attached to reg­ ular trains from Vancouver and Tor­ onto. Other skiers came by cars which bore the license plates of many of the provinces of Canada and the states of .the American Republic. In Jasper National Park, also in the Canadian Rockies, is to be found the longest ski course in western Canada. It is three and a half miles in length and has a 4,500 foot vertical drop. It is the only downhill course in Canada which satisfies .the Federation Inter­ nationale du Ski standard of at least 2,600 feet vertical drop, and is said to be ope of the most interesting on the North American continent. This un­ ique course is quite close to the town of Jasper, the headquarters of the park, and is, therefore, easily access­ ible by either train or motor car. In parts of Jasper National Park Skiing is possible all the yeai' round. Revelstoke National Park, further west in the Selkirks, is also a popular skiing centre. The Big Hill in .this Park has been the scene of many world championship meets and many world records for ski jumping have been broken there, A new hill has now been constructed for slalom and downhill racing which will challenge the novice and expert alike. Fascin­ ating ski tratjs and alpine scenery of unrivalled beauty add charm and in­ terest to a skiing holiday in this sup­ erb mountain park. Few would have -thought that a pair of skis (aptly described of “wooden broncos” by an Indian brave) would revolutionize winter sports in Canada in, such a short space of time. Al­ though Canada admittedly has all along, possessed, the finest ski facilit- ies in the world, development of this form of winter sport was retarded mainly by lack of proper organiza­ tion and, to some extent, proper trans- portation. Now with the provision of ski lodged at strategic points to pro­ vide accommodation, food, and rest, ambitious skiers are able to invade hitherto inaccessible regions. They explore silent trails through the wild­ erness. in a world of sunshine and powdery snow — snow whose purity and whiteness has been marked only by the footprints of the harmless wild, creatures inhabiting this sparkling wonderland. Improved transportation has also played an important part in Extend­ ing the territory covered by the aver­ age skier. In.addition to special ski trains running to moat of the prin­ cipal ski runs, motor roads-are now being kept open in many places dur­ ing the whole winter. Processions of cars with skis and poles 'tied on the running bodards. strapped onto the bonnet or hood, or in modern fashion carried in a specially constructed ski rack at -the back or on top of the car, may be seen moving out of a Canad­ ian town or city any afternoon follow­ ing the first heavy fall of snow. Many young people go skiing at night now, especially where ski runs are available within a reasonable dis­ tance of the city, and skiing in the moonlight has a charm distinctly its own. type of skiing is likely to be developed still further with the pro­ vision of lights to mark obstacles along the run when .the light of the moon is partially or totally obscured. Tourists from the United States have not been slow in taking advant­ age of the improved facilities for win­ ter sports in Canada. Many Ameri­ cans, of course, spend .the winter in their own country, but others, taking advantage of the present rate of ex­ change which makes every American dollar worth about ten cents more, prefer to come to Canada where they will find a new and stimulating world. . In anticipation of the increased tourist traffic from south of the bord­ er, Canadian ski colonies have been springing up like magic from the At­ lantic to the. Pacific. The snow-clad hills are beckoning to ski enthusiasts who wish to demonstrate their skill on slopes and curves and quick des­ cents, or to those who merely ski for fun and never wish to be too far away from the dinner bell. Canadians have . become definitely snow-minded; their infectious enthusiasm for winter sports in general, and the spirit of comradeship toward those who visit their winter resorts, have done much to bring back visitors from other lands year after year. Kipling’s “Lady of the Snows” is a hospitable hostess and has plenty of room for her guests. LESSON OF THE FLAG Hon. Angus L. Macdonald, Minist­ er of National Defence for Naval Ser­ vices: “The whole of Britain is under at­ tack now, but in our own time she and. her Dominions will take the offensive. They are on the offensive even now, for our gallant airmen are carrying the war to the heart of enemy coun­ tries, and ito the territories which Ger­ many has conquered, and our incom­ parable fleet still commands the seas. Her soldiers at Dunkerque have prov­ en their quality. We shall see Britain triumphant, and long after the name of Hitler has become nothing but an. unpleasant memory, <the same flag, which now waves over disordered heaps of crumbled brick and stone and mortar, will be flying freely and proudly in the airs of Heaven, shelt­ ering liberty and justice and freedom and truth in its benevolent shade.. That is the lesson of the flag flying over the ruins of British homes.” Two Scots went to a friend’s house on a special occasion and were hospi­ tably entertained. So hospitably, in fact, that on their way back, one of them sat by the side of the road and began to weep. "I canna remember the bride’s face,” he wailed. “I canna remember the bride’s bonnie wee face!” Hold your tongue, ye fule!” growled the other. “It was a funeral.” A fresh Stock of Reconditiohec! Pianos at the Mildmay Furniture Store. Also New Pianos. Open ev­ ery evening. Free Delivery, J. F. SCHUETT & SONS Mildmay Oiit.