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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1941-01-23, Page 1With Which Is Amalgamated The Gprne Vidette and Wroxeter News WINGHAM, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, JANUARY 23rd, 1941 Subscriptions $2,00 Per YearSingle Copies Five Cents HORTICULTURAL SOC. ANNUAL MEETING GENERAL HOSPITAL ANNUAL MEETING PLAN PRESBYTERIAL ANNUAL. MEETING BURIAL OF ANDY CLARK ON TUESDAY HANOVER PLAYS HERE MONDAY ST. PAUL’S CHURCH VESTRY MEETING B.Y.W.M.C. NAMED OFFICERS FOR 1941 Society To Carry On Their Work This Year Year Was One of Progress — Direct­ ors Named Maitland presbyterial to Meet at Kin­ cardine in May Body Was Recovered from Maitland Saturday Afternoon Following Intense Search. Clinton Bantams and Midgets Play Here Friday Night 1940 Was A Year of Progress New Study Book Selected An enthusiastic meeting of the Wingham Horticultural Society was held in the Council Chambers Thurs­ day evening. Reports presented show there were 115 members in 1940 and that 1J50 trees had been planted in the town. The work of seeding and plant- . ing at the Park will be done first thing in the spring. This was made possible "by a donation of 100 yards of earth by Mr. and Mrs, R. E. Laidlaw which was used to prepare the grounds. It was decided to carry on the work of the society as usual for 1941 and further notice in this regard will be given later. Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Snell ■ were appointed delegates to the con- - vention which will be heldjn Toronto Feb. 27th - 28th'. Officers Elected President—Mrs. H. Angus Sr.„ 1st Vice Pres.—Mrs, George Ross, 2nd Vice Pres.—E. M. Snell. Sec’y.—Mrs. E. J. Nash. Treas.—W. A, Galbraith. 2-year Directors—Mrs. T, Kew, W. :.Stanley Hall, Mrs. W. M. Connell, J. R. M. Spittai, Gordon Kidd. 1-year Directors—W. T. Booth, Mrs. “T. Fells, Mrs. W. Armstrong, Mrs. E. M. Snell, Mrs. J. Q. Habkirk, Auditors—J. R. M. Spittai, H. L. •Sherbondy. Park Committee—E. M. Snell, W. A. Galbraith, Thos. Fells. Premium Committee—Mrs, George ’ .’Ross, Convenor. PREPARING FOR THE OPEN LITERARY This Annual Event Will Be Held w February 6th - 7th The pupils and teachers are work­ ring very hard these days preparing for the annual Commencement Exercises which will be held in the Town Hall .on Thursday and Friday, February 6th .and 7th. It is expected that the pro­ gram this year will be one of the out- •standing'entertainments presented by the High School students in some time. PAYING INCOME TAX ON INSTALMENTS .Eight-Payment Basis Must Be Start­ ed This Month There are only a few more days left in which to pay the first instalment of .your income tax, on the eight-payment ’basis, and escape interest charges on unpaid balances. The Government has ■warned that payments left too late may not reach the Income Tax^ Office in time to qualify, Truck Located at Wroxeter Lloyd Peterson’s truck was . from his garage late Saturday night, Shortly after he missed it, the truck was located in a shed at Wroxeter, apparently in as good condition as be­ fore it was taken. Constable Wm, Gardiner and Mr, Peterson went to 'Wroxeter to claim it. •Cut Face In Fall Mr. John Cornyn Currie took a weak spell in front of J. W. Bush­ field’s office Tuesday afternoon. In •fhe fall his face came in contact with the hard snow surface with the result ■that he received a cut on the left tem­ ple. He Was carried into Heughan’s harness shop and from there was. tak­ en to Dr. Connell’s office to have the wound dressed. taken HULLETT REEVE HURON WARDEN Reeve Ewart, of Chesley, Heads Bruce A veteran of municipal politics, Reeve James Leiphr, Hullett Town­ ship, was chosen warden of Huron ih a caucus of Liberal Reeves Tuesday afternoon and this action was later confirmed in open council by unanL metis vote. Warden Lciper has been 85 years in municipal life, 18 of them as Reeve of Hullett, his native town­ ship. He is a well known and success­ ful farmer. He specializes in Clydes­ dale horses. His farm consists of 400 acres. There were two other candi­ dates for the wardenship, Reeve Ray­ mond Redmond of E. Wawanosh and Reeve Passmore of Usborne. * Reeve Samuel M. Ewart, Chesley, Will be Warden of the County of Bruce for 1941. He was Treasurer of Elderslie Township for 38 years and Reeve of Chesley for six years. The annual meeting of the Wing­ ham General Hospital Association Limited was held in the Council Chambers Friday evening and the re­ ports presented showed that 1940 had been a year of great progress. R. H. Lloyd, Chairman of the board, pre­ sided. He congratulated the Superin­ tendent and the hospital Staff on .their work throughout the year and express­ ed appreciation of the Board of the great assistance given by the Wo­ men’s Auxiliary to the Hospital. The following were appointed dir­ ectors: R. H. Lloyd, J. W. McKibbon, R. S. Hetherington, K.C., Alf. Lock- .ridge, W. W. Armstrong, who were members of the previous board, and Capt. W. J, Adams. Walter VanWyck is the Wingham Council representa­ tive and Fred L. Davidson, County Council representative. Dr, W. A, Crawford is the member from the Medical Association, W. VanWyck, chairman of the man­ agement committee, told of the form­ ation, last year, of the Hospital Med­ ical Association. This association would be of great assistance to the hospital, he said. The Hospital, he assured the meeting, was being well managed. F. L. Davidson explained that many improvement were made by the pro­ perty committee in co-operation with the Board, A new boiler system was in operation and was serving the needs of the hospital excellently. The kitch­ en equipment is now as good as could be hoped for as a new Esse steel stove' and ■ some Esse cooking utensils are now in use. The financial standing of the hos­ pital was explained by J. W. McKib­ bon, the finances were in very sound condition as is shown by the financial statement, he said. Miss Schultz, the Superintendent, gave a very complete statement of the work carried on during the year. She expressed her appreciation of the co­ operation she received from the board and the Women’s Auxiliary. The hos­ pital now has some gatch beds which are a great asset. W. A. Galbraith gave the Auditors’ report which showed the records in good condition. He was re-appointed Auditor. Financial Staement: Receipts Bal. in bank and on hand ...$ Private and Semi-Private pa­ tients ................................. Municipalities for Indigents Prov. of Ontario, grants __ Town of Wingham Grant... County of. Huron Grant....... Operations ........................... X-Ray ’................................ . Dressings and Medicines ... Misc. rebates, sundries ....... Membership Tickets ........... Donations ............................. 760.04 7698.02 598.40 246.40 400.00 700.00 1042.00 696.00 •342.25 110.29 128.00 48.00 $12,769.40 Expenditures Food Supplies ..... ........... $ Spirits and Alcohol ............. Drugs .................................... Surgical Supplies :.............. X-Ray supplies.................: Linens, bedding, etc............. Laundry Supplies ................. Cleaning and Supplies ......... Fuel ....................................... Light and Power.................. Water.............. ...................... Insurance and Taxes ........... Repairs and-Equipment....... Postage, stat., office supp..... Express and Telephone....... Miscellaneous ........................ Refunds ......................,.......... Salaries ................................. Balance on hand ....................• 1684.02 117.95 815.89 784.94 47.92 25.26 66.98 51.96 601.73 424.68 54.67 267.53 2116.60 129.98 100.86 33.02 10.10 5378.45 556.86 $12,769,40 Free Pa,nts This Month Get an extra pair of pants with ev­ ery s-uit ordered this month from F, J. Hill, Tailor. Some excellent pre­ war cloths still in stock, as well as newest shades and patterns. 10% off single pant suits, overcoats or pants. Satisfaction guaranteed. Order at once. Dies In Vancouver Mr. William Stewart, Diagonal Rd., has received word that his brother, Jack Stewart, former Lucknow resi­ dent, had passed on at Vancouver. For a number of years he was extensively engaged in the lumber business, Sur­ viving are his wife, one son Walter, two brothers, William of Wingham, and Andrew of Lucknow, also one sis­ ter, Mrs, George Anderson/- Lucknow. Mrs, Donald Rae, Wingham, gave her home on Wednesday afternoon for a meeting of the Executive of Mait­ land Presbyterial Society of the W, M. S. of the Presbyterian Church, which was presided over by the pres­ ident, Mrs. Robert Davidson, of Dun­ gannon. The meeting was held for the purpose of hearing reports of the year’s work and making arrangements for the annual meeting to be held in Knox Church, Kincardine, in May. Encouraging and inspiring reports of a most successful year’s work were presented by the secretaries of the various departments and the allocation of $3500.00 was over-subscribed by al­ most $100.00. Mrs. R. Esler, of Ashfield, was ap­ pointed as the delegate to attend the Provincial ‘ Annual at Brockvifte May. Charles Neale, of Cottam, With Aid of Divining Rod, Credited With Locating Body. in RED CROSS NEEDS WORK ROOM HELP The Red Cross Rooms are now open every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday afternoons and Tuesday ev­ enings. 'Sewers are required. The ma­ chines are ready, the garments are cut, the need is great, will you do your bit? And knitters, please remember that the quota requested from Wing­ ham Branch for the sailors must be filled. This quota is, 6 turtle neck sweaters, 6 scarves, 6 pairs seamen’s stockings, 6 helmets, 6 pairs two-way mitts, every month. Besides these, all other knitting must be kept up'as be­ fore. For List of Coming Shows At Lyceum Theatre, see advertise­ ment on Page Eight. Cardinals Still Here For the past few winters a couple of Cardinals have wintered in Wing­ ham, much to the delight of many bird lovers. This year they are again about. ' Their distinctive call can be heard very often and about as often they may be seen in their beautiful red feathering, at various locations about town, ; T ! Injured Back In Fall ■ . Norman Rintoul injured his back when he fell from a laddei- to the Ar­ mouries floor Tuesday morning. W. H. Rintoul and Sons were installing the new ceiling at the Armouries. Norman was up on the scaffold and when he stepped from it onto a ladder which gave way, he was thrown to the floor. He will be off work for a week or so. A very large congregation were pre­ sent. at the funeral service held in the United Church, Monday afternoon, for the late five-year-old Andy Clark, who was drowned on Tuesday last week, and whose body was not recovered until five o’clock Saturday. The ser­ vice was conducted by the pastor of the church, Rev. W. A. Beecroft. The pallbearers were: Donald Schat- te, Donald Montgomery, Wilfred Sell, Ralph Seddon, Jimmy Coombs, Gerald Brophy. Burial took place in Wing­ ham Cemetery, I From the time that the boy’s fath­ er, Joseph Clark, discovered a hole In the ice on the Maitland River, 100 yards below the C.N.R. bridge, on Tuesday noon last week, until the body was found Saturday afternoon, an intensive search was kept up by many willing workers. Ice was cut and recut in an effort to locate the boy. Wednesday evening Mr. Clark went to Cottam and secured the services of Charles Neale and his divining rod. Mr. Neale 12 years ago used this same instrument Jn the search for/ Jack Burgman, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Burgman, who was carried to his death in the spring floods of the river when a canoe upset. It was Mr. Neale and his party who discovered the body about 200 feet down stream from where the accident took place. In the party besides Mr. Neale were Bert Mitchell, Jim Seli, Jack Miller and Ken Sinnamon. Con­ stable Gordon Deyell removed the body from the water and Coroner Dr. R. C. Redmond was called but decid­ ed that an inquest was not necessary. The body was then removed to Fry- fogle’s Funeral Parlors. Andy’s full name was Joseph And­ rew Clark. He is survived by his par­ ents and a two-year-old .brother, Bill (William Douglas). Held Skating Party The Sunday School of the United Church held their annual skating party in the Wingham Arena on Friday ev­ ening of last week. The large crowd in attendance had an enjoyable even­ ing and following skating were served hot dogs, tarts and coffee in the base­ ment of the church. EASTERN STAR INSTALLATION The fans should see a rip-tearing game of hockey here Monday evening next as Hanover will be guests of the Indians. The Indians will be in there to show this Hanover club that their short win of last Friday was no fluke. Hanover, in their own bailiwick, had plenty of pepper and fire, in fact they were tough, but the Indians are ready for them. This should be a game in­ deed. On Friday night this week the Clin­ ton Bantams and Midgets will be here to take our Lion Bantam and Midget teams to camp. These kids play a nice brand of hockey and deserve a larger attendance than they received last year. Give the youngsters a break —turn out, show interest in our future stars. COMMUNITY SERVICE HELD WEDNESDAY On Wednesday of last week, in S.t. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, the first of the Community Prayer Servic­ es was held for the 1941 season. Last fall these services were held in the various churches in town but were held on Friday nights. They will be held Wednesdays this year. The meet­ ing last week was well attended and all are invited to take part in these services of intercession, This week, Jan. 22nd, the service is in the Baptist Church; Jan. 29th, City Mission; Feb. 5th, St. Paul’s Church of England; Feb. 12th, Salvation Army Citadel; Feb. 19th, United Church. Arrested at Brusels Caswell Hackett was arrested by Provincial Police in Brussels and is being held on a vagrancy charge. It is expected further charges will be laid. Another Chimney Fire The peace of Sunday was disturbed about 1 o’clock in the afternoon by the screech of the fire siren as a chim­ ney at. Ola Colborne’s home on Vic­ toria Street, took fire. Fortunately no damage resulted from the blaze. Lions’ Dance Friday Evening The Wingham Lions Club are hold­ ing a dance in the Armouries on Fri­ day night this week. A large attend­ ance is expected as Ft.-Lieut. Fletcher and his Royal Air Force orchestra, of Port Albert, will furnish the music. This band played for a Lions’ func­ tion at Clinton recently and made a big hit. A. the the a considerably it was a year the people for Extension had Memorial Service Held An impressive service of commem­ oration of the life of Lord Baden- Powell, Chief Scout and founder of the Boy Scouts, was held in St. Paul’s Anglican Church, Sunday morning. Rev. E. O. Gallagher conducted the service and told of the splendid ex­ ample Lord Baden-Powell set for the Boy Scouts throughout the world. The members of the Boy Scout Troop and the Cubs attended the service. Injured in Ambulance Injured in an ambulance while en route‘from Toronto to Loudon for medical treatment, 13-year-old Helen Jones, daughter of W. Roy Jones, 33 Glebeholme Boulevard, Toronto, for­ merly of Wingham, suffered head lac­ erations. The girl was admitted to St. Joseph’s Hospital, London, upon ar­ rival, but hospital authorities stated they were not informed as to the nat­ ure of the accident, but presumed she had been thrown or knocked against the walls of the- conveyance when it was stopped suddenly, in an effort to avoid hitting another car. INSTITUTE MEETS THURS., JAN 30th The January meeting of the Wo­ men’s Institute will be held in the Council Chamber on Thursday, Jan, 80th, at 2,30 o’clock. The roll call is to be answered by a New Year’s Reso­ lution, The programme will be in charge of the Convenors of Legisla­ tion, Mrs. Peter King and Mrs. W. J. Henderson, and the hostesses for the day are Miss M. Anderson, Mrs, Joe Kerr, Mrs. Wm. Field, Mrs. W. Well­ ings, Mrs. John Falconer, Will all Institute members kindly bear in mind that at this meeting con­ tributions will be received to the fund sponsored by Canadian Women’s In­ stitutes for a Canadian Hospital in England, At the regular meeting of Huron Chapter No. 89, O.E.S., on Tuesday evening the officers for 1941 were in­ stalled. The ceremony was conducted by Mrs. J. A. Fox assisted by Mrs. E. R. Harrison as Marshall, and a Pat­ riotic Guard of Honour formed by: Mrs. (Dr.) Connell, Mrs. H. Crawford, Mrs. Geo. Williams, Mrs. R. Hether­ ington, Miss Sara MacLean and Miss Vera Fryfogle, The following offic­ ers were installed: W.M.—Mrs. Frank Watson. W.P.-Mr. J. A. Fox. Assoc. M.—Mrs. D. B. Porter. Assoc. P.—Mr. A. Coutts. Secretary—Miss Helen Miller. Treas.—Miss Dorothy Deans. Conductress—Mrs. Geo, Scott. Assoc. Conductress—Mrs. W. Currie Chaplain—Mrs. Geo. Tervit. Marshall—Miss Alberta Walker. Organist—Mrs. E. S. Cqpeland. Ada—Mrs. W. T. Booth. Ruth—Mrs. Harold Mitchell. Ester—Mrs. E. Armitage. Martha—Mrs. E. Webster, Electa—-Miss Edna 'Carr. Warder-—Mrs. D, Kennedy, Sentinel—Mr. T. H, Gibson. The W. Matron, was presented with quet of red roses. Matron, Mrs. T. A. seated with the Chapter Jewel. The W. Patron, Mr. J. A. Fox, was pre­ sented with a boutonniere, tiring W. Patron, Mr, Geo. a lovely clock. The W. Matron, Mrs. presented the installing officers with gifts of appreciation, and each officer and member of the Guard of Honour was given a red rose. As the new of­ ficers took their places for installation Miss Tena Reid sattg two beautiful hymns. During the ceremony Miss Reid and Mrs. Geo. Williajns sang a duct, At the close of the Chapter lunch was served and a social hour enjoyed. To Bonus Cheese 2 Cents Premier M. F. Hepburn declared he is going ahead with the offer on be­ half of his Government to pay a bonus of 2 cents per pound on the price of Cheddar cheese manufactured in On­ tario, despite the fact Hon. J. G. Gar­ diner, Federal Minister of Agriculture, has declined for the time being to re­ move the peg on the price of butter in return for the cheese bonus. Roosevelt Again Takes Oath Hand resting on an old Dutch fam­ ily Bible and eyes squinting into the bright noonday sun, Franklin D. Roosevelt slowly repeated the United States presidential oath of office for the third time Monday and said that the task of the times is to save "the nation and its institutions from dis- rupion from without. Democracy is not dying,” he said with impressive solemnity, his head bobbing emphati­ cally to the rhythm of his clipped and spaced words. "We know it canpot die.” Rev, E, O. Gallagher of St. Paul’s Church,, presided over a well-attended annual Vestry meeting of the Parish on Monday evening. The singing of hymns and intercessions were a pre­ lude to the business session. Following the adoption of the min­ utes, Mr. A. B, Hutson was elected to fill the joint office of Vestry Clerk, and Secretary-Treasurer. Mr. J. R. M. Spittai and Mr. C. Roberts, Wardens, then spoke to delegates, making a resume of year’s work” and expressing apprec­ iation to the congregation. As a result of the efforts of the congregation, of­ ferings for the year had been stimu­ lated, the parish is in better condition than ago, and the gifts of Missions and Church increased 30%. Then followed the financial report of the secretary-treasurer, setting forth in detail the matters to which the wardens referred, in both the gen­ eral and church extension .accounts. The statements of all Church organ­ izations were submitted in turn and adopted' — Ladies’ Guild, Evening Guild, Woman’s Auxiliary, Junior W. A., Church Boys’ League, Sunday School, Altar Guild, A.Y.P.A., Choir, Ladies’ Bible Class. Each organization had contributed well to all the calls made upon it, and reported a success­ ful year. Gifts of each society to the general parish accounts were consid­ erably larger than in previous years. The Rector then read his personal re­ port of his own work in the parish, surveying the field for the future, and suggesting a policy along numerous lines which might be considered and adopted. The chairman of the committee on the Broadcast of services, read a re­ port of contributions for this work, which practically covered all the ex­ penses. The Vestry decided to memorialize the ten members of the congregation now serving in His Majesty’s forces. Reference was made both by the War­ dens and the rector in his report, to the illness of Mr. Roy Mundy, organ­ ist of the Church, the good wishes and sympathy of the congregation and its prayer for his early and complete re­ covery were expressed. Air. W. T. Booth then submitted the budget for 1941, which was adopted after some discussion. The Vestry al­ so approved the Every-Member Can­ vass to be begun before the end of the month and completed within two weeks. The Vestry adopted a resolu­ tion of appreciation to the rector and Mrs. Gallagher for their work and as­ sistance during the year, The election of officers resulted as follows: Rector’s Warden, Mr. C. A. Roberts; People’s Warden, Mr. J. R. M. Spittai; Delegates to Synod, Mr. W. T. Booth and Mr. Roy Manuel; Substitute Delegates, Messrs. E. Arm­ itage and C. A. Roberts; Auditors. Messrs. A. J. Wilson and R. E. Armi­ tage. Board of Management: Miss Doris Fells, Mesdames Connell, Gal­ lagher, McKay, Spittai, VanStone and Wilson, Miss Dorothy Piper and Messrs, Manuel, McKay, E. Armitage, Booth, together with the Wardens and Sec.-Treas. Sidesmen: Messrs. E. Armitage, E. Barnes, W. T, Booth, J. Crandell, A. Forbes, H. Fuller, 0. Grain, W. Henry; E, Johnston, G. Kidd, B. Mitchell, G. McKay, R. Man­ uel, E. Nash, W. Phair, M, Swanson. Following adjournment, the Ladies’ Guild served light refreshments, and a period of fellowship was enjoyed by the members of the Vestry. The January meeting of the Baptist Young Women’s Mission Circle was held at the home of Mrs. E. Loney, with the President, Shirley MacLean, in charge. ‘‘Take time to be holy” was the opening hymn after which Mrs. Loney led in prayer. Laura Collar read a letter from Mrs, Haddow, of Bolivia, entitled “A Week In A 9-Year-Old Ford”,. The Scrip­ ture reading was taken by Vivian (Mac- Lean, A reading by Louise - Kelly en­ titled "Canadian Christian Fellowship” told of the work our women are en- deavourlng to do among the New Can­ adians in Canada. It was decided to use the new book "From Sea to Sea” for a study book. A chapter from the book "Beautiful Girlhood" was read by Shirley Mac- Lean. « The topic given by Rosetta Dennis told of Miss Matilda Finlay's trip by plane to Bolivia where she is begin­ ning her work as a Missionary. The election of officers was held and resulted as follows: President—Shirley MacLean. Vice Pres.—Laura Collar. Sec’y — Rosetta Dennis. Treas.—Marie Kelly. Link & Visitor Agt.—Louise Kelly. Social Conven.—Viola Leatherland. Work Conven.—’Vivian MacLean. Press Reporter—Ida Kelly. Pianist—Marjorie Falconer. The meeting closed with the sing­ ing of “Count Your Blessings” and prayer by Ida Kelly. A delightful lunch was served. RED CROSS MEETING THURS. AFTERNOON Wingham branch of the Red Cross Society will hold a public meeting in the Council Chambers, Town Hall, at 3 o’clock, Thursday afternoon of this week, January 23rd, for the purpose of ratifying the appointments which were made' ’by the nominating com­ mittee which were elected at the an­ nual meeting. J. H. Crawford, Hon. President. Transferred to Toronto Mr. Norman Fry, who has been oh the local staff of the Dominion for the past two months, has transferred to the Lawrence Branch, Toronto. Isard’s Big Stock Reduction Sale Continues Don’t fail to take advantage of the many Bargains in Women’s Wear and Men’s Wear Stores. Buy Now at Money Saving Prices in all depart­ ments of the Isard Stores, Wingham. Visited Teeswater Society The members of the Westminster Guild, of St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church and the Belmore Young Peo­ ple’s Society were guests of the Pres­ byterian Teeswater Y.P.S. on Monday evening. The meeting was a social one and a splendid program was presented. Two local members took part, Anna Chittick gave a reading and Gordon Leggatt rendered a solo. Mr. Thomp­ son, of Teeswater, gave a showing of movies he had taken on various trips throughout Canada. Bank been Park STAMP OUT HITLER — INVEST IN CANADA Help Canada’s War Effort by Invest­ ing in Wai* Savings Stamps and Certificates Mrs. F. Watson, a beautiful bott- The retiring W. Currie, was pre- HOW DOES YOUR LABEL READ? and the re­ dyer, with F, Watson. The Advance-Times mailing list has been corrected up to Monday of this week and subscribers are asked to look at the little yellow label at the top of this page, and if they are in ar­ rears, to kindly make payment as soon as possible. A number of new subscribers have again been added to the list, and thete have been many changes due to pay­ ments by subscribers during the past seven or eight weeks. Those who have paid are asked to note the date on their label and if there is nn error, report the matted to this office and have an adjustment made. If yottt label reads prior to January 1941, we would appreciate a prompt payment of the account. Ski Club Dance The Ski Club held a dance in the Masonic Hall Friday night. It was not very well attended, due, no doubt, to the many other attractions of the evening. Westminster Guild Elects The following officers were elected by the Westminster Guild of St. And­ rew’s Presbyterian Church: President, Carl Deans; Vice Pres., Bernice And­ erson; Secretary, Bernice Norman; Treasurer, George Lloyd, Held Donation Tea A very pleasant afternoon tea was held at the home of Mrs. Haugh on Thursday afternoon, the annual Don­ ation Tea of St, Paul’s W, A. An in­ teresting letter was read from Arch­ deacon Marsh and also Mrs. Marsh. Some Red Cross work was done by the ladies and Mrs, B. Porter and her committee served delicious refresh­ ments, The Government is giving everyone an opportunity to aid in financing Canada’s war effort by purchasing War Savings Stamps and Certificates. The objective for Canada is $10,000,- 000 monthly, $7,000,000 more than has been raised monthly up to' the end of the year. Help in this great task to back our men in the Active Service Forces and also prepare our country for proper defense against our enem­ ies. The information has been supplied to you by various means and the pup­ ils of the High School are doing the collecting. Many have not as yet giv­ en a definite answer as to what part they will play in this great campaign. If you are one of these, make a gen- teous decision at once. Plan to buy stamps or certificates as often as pos­ sible. Regular investment is hoped for and our objective is $2000 monthly, so all will have to participate if we are to go over the top. No better investment could be made, Canada stands back of every stamp and certificate sold. Do your part to Stamp Opt Hitler I g, - Certificates 0 Help Stamp Out Hide