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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1940-12-24, Page 1Single Copies Five Cents BAPTIST SUNDAY SCHOOL CONCERT Prizes Were Presented to Scholars COMMUNITY CONCERT WAS HELD MONDAY Great Excitement as Sarita Arrived With Which Is Amalgamated The Gorrie Vidette and Wroxeter News, WINGHAM, ONTARIO, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 24th, 1940 Subscriptions $2.00 Per Year The scholars of the Baptist Sunday School presented an excellent Christ­ mas program on Wednesday evening of last week. Those who gave recita­ tions were, John Hudson, Mabel Glou- sher, Joan Seddon, Jimmie Seddon, Dois Hayden, Larry Owens, Helen Pocock, Florence Hudson, Roly Mar­ tin, Ruth Cantelon, Wad<^ Stapleton, Norman Pocock, Vivian MacL’ean, . Louise Kelly, Milton Loney.- Solos given by the following were much en­ joyed, Florence Hudson, Grace Hud­ son, Milton Loney, John Hudson, Mar ■garet Giousher, Frank Collar. Two dialogues, “Don’t You Dare to Tell” and “Waiting Up for Santa Clans” were given by Grace Hudson, Ruth Cantelon, Edith Giousher, Annie Stapleton and Helen Louise Pocock. An exercise, “Giving What We Can”, by Jimmie Loney and John Hudson, an exercise, “Sharing Christmas Joys" by Gladys and Irene Giousher; a dia­ logue by some of the older girls, Marie Kelly, Reta Stapleton, Vivian Mac- Lean, Marjorie Falconer, Laura Col­ lar, Rosetta Dennis; a duet by Laura Collar and Marjorie Falconer; songs by the Primary Class were "Away in a Manger” and “Bethlehem Lullaby”. Prizes for temperance examination’s written by the scholars were awarded to Milton Loney, Norman Pocock, Ed­ ith Giousher, Annie Stapleton and Ir­ ene Giousher. A large number of the scholars re­ ceived prizes from the school for an­ swering questions in the contests which were held through the year. Santa Claus arrived and distributed many lovely gifts. The Town Hall was^packed full, like Santa does his bag, for the annual Community Christmas Tree Concert, which was held Monday evening. Ex­ citement ran high as the children and their parents gathered and waited for things to start, W. A, Galbraith, President of the Lions Club, gave a few remarks. Bob. Spittai was master of ceremonies, and got things under way with Commun­ ity carol singing. The public school Glee Club sang “From the Village Steeple Pealing” and by request “Land of Hope and Glory.” Mary Lu Con­ nell entertained with an Irish Jig and the Wolf Pack presented a play. The Glee Club favored with “Silent Night” “Noel” and a round “My God Bless­ ed.” Community Carols were again sung and as all were singing “Jingle Bells” Santa Claus arrived and distributed, assisted by his helpers, bags of good­ ies. The evening was made the more pleasant by the presence of the Wing­ ham Citizens’ Band, who gave several selections. ST.JPAUL’S HAD A CHRISTMAS CONCERT If NOMINATIONS TO BE HELD MONDAY, 30th Howick and Morris Will Nominate On This Date Two Townships in this district will 'hold their nomination meetings Mon- ’day, December 30th_. They are How­ ick and Morris. Howick electors will ’meet in the Hall at Gorrie and the Morris gathering will be held in the ’Township Hall, on the 5th Con. It is talked about that'there may be •something doing in Morris again this year, and that a keen contest may de-1 velop. In Howick it is thought a lot ^depends on whether Reeve Gamble will seek re-election or not. He has noti been well for some time but it now much better. Valuable Horse Fractured Leg Clayton Fryfogle lost a fine stallion Wednesday when it went into a hole near the cemetery and fractured its leg. The animal had to be dispatched. Clayton had purchased this thorough­ bred at Brampton a short time ago and to keep it in shape had it doing duty on the mail route. At the time of the accident it was being driven by Fred Colvin. UNITED CHURCH S. S. XMAS CONCERT Children Presented Fine Program A most successful concert was con­ tributed by the children of St. Paul’s Church .School, Wednesday evening. The hall had been appropriately dec­ orated and sharp at 8.15, Supt. Gordon Kidd opened the program. A. group of carols were sung by the audience; the rector asked the -Divine blessing of the Christ Child, then followed the chairman’s remarks in which Mr. Kidd briefly recounted the work of the Sunday School, and appealed to the parents for continued interest and sup­ port. Awards for general proficiency were made by Rev. E. O. Gallagher. Jean Town and Mary Forsyth led in the senior girls’ division, Lionel Gal­ lagher and ■ Allan McKay, the junior boys’ section. Mary Lu Connell, Mary and Helen Forbes received awards for the junior girls’ department. The same three young ladies won prizes offered by the rector for special mem­ ory work. The programme consisted of a Pantomine “Wife Wanted", by the. in­ termediate girls, directed by Mrs. Swanson; an acrostic by the Junior Girls’ Department, an illustrated hymn by the Beginners, directed by Mrs. Jensen; the “Christmas Bells”, contributed.by the Primary section; a play “Christmas Detectives," by the junior boys, and two numbers by the Church School Glee Club; two trios, “Good King Wenceslas” by Florence Harris, Edna Templeman- and Lor- rain Hall; and “A Letter from Santa Claus” by Barbara McKay, Barbara Templeman and Patsy Gallagher. Joan Armitage and Patsy Gallagher gave recitations, Nancy Spittai sang “Oh Dear” and “Away in a Manger.” Jean Town gave two piano sotos and Lionel Gallagher a vocal solo. At 9.30 sharp Santa Claus arrived, bringing gifts to the Beginners and Primary Department, who hailed him with delight, and a bag of candy for all the members of Church School, tv. IM MX FIONEER STARTS HIS 95th YEAR Mr. T, K. Powell Celebrated His 94th Birthday on Saturday Last Week FOUNDRY EMPLOYEES SHARE IN PROFITS Company Entertained Employees at Informal Dinner. Now again is there a time to put special emphasis on the'true mean­ ing of the Christmas spirit. Let each one of us work to make this • holiday season merry for everyone - we know and let each one of us do what can be done to eliminate the troubles that now disturb the world. In-this spirit we wish each of you the merriest possible Christ­ mas. Twas the night before Christmas and all through the house Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse. The stockings were hung by the chimney with care, , In hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be there. The children were nestled all snug in their beds. While visions, of sugar-plums danced in their heads, And Mamma in her 'kerchief and I in my cap, Had just settled down for a long winter’s nap. When out on the lawn there arose such a clatter, I sprang from my bed to see what was the matter. Away to the window I flew like a flash, Tore open the shutters and threw up' the sash. The moon on the breast of the new-fallen snow, Gave a luster of midday to objects below, When, what Jo my wondering eyes should appear, But a miniature sleigh, and eight tiny reindeer; With a little old driver, so lively and quick, I knew in a moment it must be St. Nick. Moje rapid than'eagles his coursers they came, And he whistled and shouted, and called them by name: “New, Dasher! now, Dancer; now, Prancer! and Vixen! On, Comet! on, Cupid! on, Donner and Blitzen! To the top of the porch, to the top of the wall! Now, dash away, dash away, dash away all!” As dry leaves that before the wild hurricane fly, When they meet with an obstacle, mount to the sky, 'So up to the house-top the coursers they flew With the sleigh full of toys, and St. Nicholas, too. And then in a twinkle, I heard on the roof The prancing and pawing of each little hoof. As I drew in my head, and was turning around, Down the chimney St. Nicholas came with a bound. Fie was dressed all in fur, from his head to his foot, And his clothes were all tarnished with ashes and soot; A bundle of toys he flung on his back, And he looked like a peddler just opening his pack. His eyes how they twinkled! his 'dimples how merry! His cheeks were like roses, his nose like a cherry. < His droll little mouth was drawn up like a bow, And the beard on his chin was as white as the snow. The stump of a pipe he held tight? in his teeth, And the smoke, it encircled his head like a wreath. He had a broad face and a little round belly That shook, when he laughed, like a bowl full < of jelly. He* was chubby and plump, a right jolly old elf, And I laughed when I saw him, in spite of my­ self. He'spoke not a word, but went straight to his work, And filled all the stockings, then turned with a jerk. And laying his finger aside of his nose, And giving a nod, up the chimney he rose.. He sprang to his sleigh, to his team gave a whistle And away they all flew like the down on a thistle. But I heard him exclaim .ere he drove out of sight “Happy Christmas to all and to all a good night!” Together with his many friends and acquaintances we extend congratula­ tions to Mr. T. K. Powell, who on Saturday, Dec. 21st, celebrated his ,94th birthday. We had a very pleas­ ant chat with him and the way he can recall happenings of the old days when this was a bush country would put to shame most people years and years his junior. He knows this district like a book having lived here 87 years. The fact that he was Assessor -of Turn­ berry for four years and Reeve for six also agent for the Howick Farmers’ Fire Insurance Co. for over forty years, gave him an unusual opportun-1 ity to know the country as few do. Time brings many changes and one of the changes he mentioned was the systems of transportation. He came to this district following a trail, this was before there was a wagon road. He told of going to Gorrie from his home on the 6th of Turnberry and it was a buggy. Gorrie a little At fifteen Mr. Powell was a noted axe man and at that age helped to clear‘the bush off what is now the town park. He remarked that the re­ cent snow storm was the heaviest for so early a date that he ever experienc­ ed. Next year we hope to have another chat with him as many did on Satur­ day. . day's job with the horse and The same day we drove to and back, a task which took over an hour. HIGH SCHOOL HELD XMAS LITERARY INSTITUTE DISTRICT PRESIDENT SPOKE CHARGE FOLLOWS CAR ACCIDENT TO OBSERVE WORLD WEEK OF PRAYER Institute Held Christmas Meeting All the employees of the Western Foundry Co. attended an informal din­ ner party at the Brunswick Hotel on Friday evening last, taxing the capac­ ity of the Hotel to the utmost and en­ joying’ a very pleasant evening. Cheques were distributed to all who Had been employed for three months or longer based on the estimated pro­ fits of the Company for the current year, Mr. Spry in addressing the gather­ ing reviewed the progress of the Com­ pany in the past three years, recalling that when he joined the Company he had told the men his objective was to secure the financial position of the Company, and to see that all the staff were employed full time, and his am­ bition was to see that all workers re­ ceived a share of whatever profits were earned. In reaching the one ob­ jective the others were more or less taken car of, and with the co-opera­ tion of the Directors, a plan had been worked out for employee participation in profits. He thanked all employees for their loyalty and asked for 100% co-operation in the coming year. He also stated that, as far as could pos­ sibly be said under present circum­ stances, the future of the was assured. Mr. H. C. MacLean, on the shareholders, thanked men and management for their loyalty to the Company and discussed prob­ able labor conditions under an all-out war effort. Mr. C. A. Roberts gave an interesting talk on .employee-em­ ployer relations and discussed several plans that were now working in other plants. Messrs. T. A. Currie, A. D. Lawrence, Fred C. Fuller and G. W. Tiffin also spoke about various matt­ ers, the latter explaining the new' Un­ employment Insurance scheme shortly to be inaugurated. Mr. Harold Victor Pym was at the piano, and entertainment was also pro­ vided by Mr, Bob. Moorehead of Pal­ merston, Borden and Floyd Jenkins, Herb. Fuller and George Fitzpatrick, and Richard Roberts, all of Wingham. At the conclusion of the evening, Mr. Bert Mitchell, on behalf of the men, thanked the management for the ex­ cellent evening and their generosity in dividing the profits with the staff. Company behalf of both the The- United Church Sunday School ““held its Christmas entertainment on Wednesday evening. The children gave a fine program which delighted a large number who were present, Mr. F. R. Howson, superintendent of the School, was master of ceremonies. The following was the program: re­ citation, Mary Bushfield; piono duet, Donna Walker and Joan Edgar; song by the Beginners and Primary classes; dialogue, “Getting rid of the agent”, Jessie Pearson, Hilda Brown, Jean Breen, Mac Hablrirk; recitation, John Crawford; song, Caroline Wellwood and Mabel Fothergill; Patriotic auct­ ion sale, Ralph Stainton, Jimmy Hall, Kenneth Kingston, Ruth Burgman, Hary Ross, Joan Heisler. Barbara Stainton, Leslie Mae Wall; song, Be­ ginners and Primary Classes; dialogue “Boys’ .Rights’,, Bobby Mundy, Clare Hopper, Ralph Seddon, Murray Stain­ ton, Jimmy Hail, Kenneth Kingston; recitation, Donna Tervit; Candle light­ ing, Miss Bennett’s and Miss Murray’s classes; dialogue, “Terrible Catastro­ phe” Donald Lloyd, Ruth Wilson, Jack Walker, George Copeland, Don­ ald Hoffman; recitation, Wally Hasel- grove; solo, Floyd Jenkins; song, Mrs, Wilkinson’s class, Santa Claus arrived with candles for ail and this very exciting event brought this pleasant evening to a close, Two Matinees This Week There will be a Matinee on Wednes­ day afternoon and Saturday afternoon at the Lyceum Theatre this week. Winners at the Bridge Club The members of the Wingham Brid­ ge yClub held a session in the Masonic hall on Wednesday evening with six tables taking part in a Howell game. The results were, first, Mrs. Art Wil­ son and Don Nasmith; second, Q. M. S. W. H. Baird, R.C.E., and J. H. Crawford; third, Mrs. Don Nasmith and Ken Somers; fourth Duncan Ken­ nedy and Bert Porter. FREE SHOW WAS GIVEN KIDDIES A hilarious gang of children invad­ ed the Lyceum Theatre on Saturday afternoon for Captain Adams’ free Christmas matinee. This is a great treat which the children receive an­ nually from the proprietor of the Ly­ ceum Theatre and he can be assured that the children arc most happy for this opportunity. The presentation was the regular bill for the week and included the popular William Boyd as Hopalong Cassidy in “Saute Fee Mar* shall”, a “Popeye Cartoon", a Popular Science picture and a Pictorial, The Christmas meeting of the Wo­ men’s Institute was held in the Coun-" cil Chamber on the afternoon of Thursday, December 19th. Each mem­ ber present responded to the roll call with a Christmas greeting. Mrs. Oster, of Blyth, District Pres­ ident of Women’s Institutes, gave a splendid report of the Area Conven­ tion held in /Hotel London, London, Ontario. Mrs. W. Stanley Hall read from Dickens’ immortal classic “A Christ­ mas Carol’’ the account of Christmas dinner at Bob Cratchit’s. Mrs. Kirby Williams sang as a solo “The First Noel”, and there was community singing of other Christ­ mas carols, An interesting event during the af­ ternoon was the presentation to Mrs. W, J. Henderson of a beautiful bou­ quet of flowers as a token of apprecia­ tion of her untiring work as President of the Wingham Branch of the Insti­ tute. The gift was presented by Mrs. M. Bell.. At the close of the programme tea was served by the hostesses for the day. Curled at Loudon The local curling club was repre­ sented at a London speil on Wednes­ day by one rink, Joe Evans, 0. Has- elgrove, Jim Carr and Donald Rae, skip. They won two of their three games. Military Course Here After New Year A Non Commissioned Officers’ course will be held in the Armouries here after the New Yeaf. The date has not yet been definitely set but it is expected that the course which will be held evenings, will last two or three months. Charged With Leaving Scene Of An Accident. These Intercessions Under The Aus­ pices of the Ministerial Association A car crash occurred in front of Foxton’s Dairy, Friday night. Ralph Cameron, R. R. No. 7, Lucknow, par­ ked his car in the above location while he went to the show. Another car, believed to be driven by Wilfred Ly- nett of Culross, ran into it damaging it to the extent of about $20.00. It is claimed Lynett left the accident with­ out reporting and was later picked up by County Constable Wm. Gardiner and Constable Gordon Deyell, charge of leaving the scene of an cident and operating a car while toxicated has been made, His car ceived more damage than the’other. A ac­ in­ i’e- Held Baking Sale The Ladies’ Guild of St. Paul’s Church held a sale of,baking and candy also served tea ou Saturday af­ ternoon. It was well patronized. HOCKEY GAME MONDAY NEXT Goderich and Indians Clash Here in First Game, The hockey season will officially get under way here on Monday of next week, December 30th, when the In­ dians will take on the Goderich Bail­ ors. Goderich claim they have a fast skating, good scoring -club this winter so with otir well balanced team game should be a dandy. Coach Alf Lockeridgd hopes cold weather this week so that he get the team on the lee for plenty of practice. The club should be a well balanced organization and the fans are expecting great things from them. Be at this opening game and en* 1 courage the team and the executive. In conjunction with the World Ev­ angelical Alliance, the clergy of Wing­ ham have arranged, a week of special intercession, beginning Monday, Jan. 6th of 1941. By united Prayer we shall prepare ourselves for the God­ given task committed to us in these grim days. We believe that “The Church is called to a great spiritual advance, facing the powers of Evil with the Message of the Gospel.” We covet the co-operation and sup­ port of all people of Wingham, and urge the setting aside of all other ac­ tivities the first complete week of the New Year, that we may be one in prayer. The services are as follows: Mon., Jan. 6—City Mission. “The Darkness of the Nations,” Rev. E. M, Loney. Tues., Jan. 7—Baptist Church.* “The Light Amid the Darkness,” Lieut. Salisbury. Wed., Jan. 8—United Church, “The Lord God Reigneth,” Rev. K. Mac- Lean. Thurs., Jan. 9—Presbyterian Church “The Awakening World,” Rev. E. O. Gallagher,, Fri,, Jan, 10—-St. Paul's Church. “The New Day,” Rev. W. A. Beecroft Friday .morning at the High School the students held their annual Christ- fas Literary with many parents and other interested people in attendance. Principal W. Stanley Hall was chair­ man and introduced the following pro­ gram: Choral Speaking by Grade XII the numbers being “The Quest Eternal” by Margaret Widdimer and “The Child of the Maid” by John Oxenham. The Glee Club rendered Christmas Carols, “Old Christmas” was the first number, June Irwin was the narrator. “O Come All Ye Faithful”, “O Ever­ green”, “Here We Come A-Waissail- ing”, “Deck the Hall” and “Silent Night” were pleasing numbers. Dor­ othy Hamilton sang the “Cradle Song of the Infant Jesus” and Carol was sung by a group of girls. The third act of Disraeli by Louis Parker was presented by the follow­ ing cast: Disraeli, Eric Schatte; Pot­ ter, George Lloyd; Bascot, Spence McKinnon; Flocks, George Thomson; Clarissa, Ann VanWyck; Lady Beai- onfield, Shirley Chanihey; Hugh Mey­ ers, Judd Rimmer; Mrs. Travers, Rose Lewis; Sir Michael Probert, Bill Bee­ croft. The journal was given by Scott Reid, and Mr. AV, H. French, chair­ man of the management committee of the Board, spoke briefly. . In the evening the annual Christ­ mas prom was held. WEDNESDAY - THURS­ DAY ARE HOLIDAYS Wingham will have two days of holiday this week, Wednesday, Christ­ mas Day, and Thursday, Boxing Day. The custom of observing Boxing Day is taking hold in Ontario, now. most towns are taking Dec. 26th as a holi­ day. It is an old English custom. Won Prize At Walkerton In the roadster class at the Walk­ erton Christmas Fair held last week, Currie & Tervit were the winners. ST. ANDREW’S PUPILS HELD XMAS CONCERT the for can Fall Froth Tree Fractured Jaw When he fell from a tree on Thurs­ day, Bill McCoy fractured his paw. Dr. Crawford reduced the fracture. Joins R.C.A.F. Harold Wilfred Cantelon, son of Mr, and Mrs, Roy Catiteloti, left on Monday for Brandon to take up dut­ ies in att air crew iti the R.CA.F. It was some time ago that he passed his examinations but he only received his acceptance the latter’part of last week, Legion Had Successful Bingo The Legion held a very successful Bingo in the Armouries on Friday ev­ ening. Dressed fowl were the prizes. Word From Florida We have received word from Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Crawford that they had reached their winter home in Florida and that the trip was a very pleasant one. Cut Head In Fall Downstairs Mrs. Lloyd Peterson received a nas­ ty cut on her head, Friday evening, and which required several stitches to close the wound, when she fell down the basement stairs at her husband’s store. To Sell Children’s Shelter The property committee of Huron Council have decided to call for tend­ ers for the sale of the house which has been used as a shelter, either fur­ nished or unfurnished. They inspected the premises Thursday. RED CROSS ANNUAL MEETING JAN. 3rd The annual meeting and election of officers of the Wingham Branch of the Canadian tied Cross will be held in the Council Chamber on Friday ev­ ening, Jaiwaty 3rd, at 8 o’clock. Re* ports of the year’s work along all !in* es will be presented and, as a public duty, all citizens are urged to attend. Program Was Enjoyed By Large Gathering. was as Angles St, Andrew's Presbyterian Sunday schoolroom was the scene of a very pleasant entertainment Wednesday ev­ ening when the annual Christmas en­ tertainment was presented. Mr. R. H. Lloyd, superintendent of the school, was chairman, The program follows: Hymn, “Hark the Herald Sing”; prayer by Rev. Kenneth Mac- Lean; recitation, "Xmas Question”, Jimmy Chittick; recitation, “Best of all”, Betty Gorbet; song, Jean Su Lee; recitation, "Little Tots Speak”, Jim­ mie Henderson; recitation, “Xmas”* Mary Buckman; Xmas song, Betty Calvert; exercises by the Primary class; recitation, “Finest Toys”, Phyl­ lis McLeod; recitation, Teddy Buck- * man; Xmas greeting, Betty Calvert; piano solo, Leona Martyn; recitation, Leona Pickcll; recitation, “Why I Love Christmas”, Alice Buckman; pia­ no solo, Gerald Williams; recitation, Ruth Machan; recitation, Miss Greer’s class; recitation, Hughie Young; piano solo, Elizabeth Hare; recitation, Iona Henderson; exercise, Miss Wilsons* class; "Three Wise Men” three girls of Miss Isbister’s class; chorus, Miss Mary King’s class. At the conclusion of the program Santa arrived amid great excitement and distributed goodies to the child­ ren,<■