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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1941-05-29, Page 7Thursday, May 29th, 1941 RETIREMENT ii Ji Life begins at SIXTY HsSUN gtlFEot 2 CANADA HEAD OFFICE • MONTREAL -------,----------—------------------J Mrs. E. A. Vanstone AGENT — WINGHAM PRESBYTERIAL HAD VERY GOOD YEAR (Continued From Page One) ■sent from the different societies, in­ cluding 50 quilts. Two of the vice presidents, Mrs. H. F. McGee and Mrs. McWhinney, in their reports stressed the value of dis­ cussions and advised greater Bible study at the meetings. Executive Report Mrs. K. MacLean gave a .report of the Executive. A new senior Auxiliary has been organized at Gorrie. Mrs. R. 'Thomson, Life Membership secretary, was encouraged with the increases ov­ er the previous year and explained some methods of raising funds for ,that department. Mrs. Shirl Bowers stated that this was the first time she had to report a decrease in subscrip­ tions to the Glad Tidings. Miss Grace Richardson, the Library and. Literature secretary, gave the op­ inions of members regarding the diff­ erent study books. 820 pounds of lit­ erature was shipped to Western Pro­ vinces and literature sales amounted to $47.25. Miss Dean McLeod, the Welcome and Welfare secretary, reported an in­ crease’in the number of letters written. There were 450 visits made, and' 11 re­ movals. She stressed the importance of having a W. & W. secretary in ev­ ery auxiliary as there was much work for them to do. Miss Agnes Robert­ son, the student secretary, urged aux­ iliaries to report all students and nurs- es-in-training who were leaving for study in larger centres. Miss Olive Scott reported all special meetings to the press, expressed ap­ preciation for . courtesy received and asked for a greater co-operation from the auxiliaries. The report of the Finance secretary was presented by Mrs. R. Mowbray, who strongly favors having a finance secretary in the 'auxiliary, the import­ ance of a “check-up” on the alloca­ tion, and gave some suggested meth- YOUR EYES NEED ATTENTION Our 25 Point Scientific Examin­ ation enables us to give you Clear, Comfortable Vision F. F. HOMUTH Optometrist Phone 118 Harriston MONUMENTS at first cost Having our factory equipped with the most 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 m Ontario. All finished by sand blast machines. We import all our granites, from the Old Country quarries direct, ui the rough. You can save all local deal­ ers’, agents* and middleman profits by seeing us. E. J. Skeltoni & Son Mt West End Bridge—WALKERTON A. H. McTAVISH, B.A. Teeswater, Ontario Barrister, Solicited Notary Public and Conveyancer Office: G of ton House, Wroxeter every Thursday afternoon l,«»u to 4.80 and by appointment. Phone — Teeswater 120 j. ods to increase the givings, The Historian, Mrs, McWhinney, mentioned the fact that Maitland would soon be celebrating another an­ niversary and suggested that the aux­ iliaries look up records and report ev­ ents of historic interest. Rev. S. Kerr, of Brussels, brought greetings from the Presbytery. He spoke of the part the W.M.S, plays in laying the foundation of Christian faith. He quoted the words of Lord Halifax when he was asked “Was it wise to spend money for enterprize?” and he stated important." At the afternoon session “Trust and Victory" was based on the text “Trust ye in the Lord forever, for in the Lord Jehovah is everlasting strength." The Scripture and medita­ tion was’1 taken by Mrs, F. G. Fowler and Mrs. Archie Messer offered pray­ er. Treasurer’s Report ,Mrs. John Pollock presented the Treasurer’s, report, Amounts contrib­ uted by Auxiliaries $2953.59 by Y,W, A., and Girls’ Groups $380,00, Mission Bands $237.48. The sum of $3590.79 was forwarded to the Provincial treas­ urer, which exceeded the allocation by $90.79, Mrs. K. MacLean gave a re­ port of the Provincial annual meeting at Brockville when the theme was “Keep in touch with Jesus." The meet­ ing was honored by a visit from the Princess Alice, Countess of Athlone, who spoke of her connection with the Presbyterian Church in Scotland where she attended .service with her grand­ mother, the late Queen Victoria. Dr. William McIntyre and Mrs. McIntyre of Ogdenberg, Senator Hon. Carine Wilson and Dr. William Barclay, mod­ erator of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in Canada were also guests at the meeting. Mrs. Mac- Lean gave some of the highlights of the reports of the secretaries and of the President’s address on “Prepara­ tion, Power and Prayer." Her suggest­ ed motto for the year was “Hold Fast, Be of Good Courage, and Go For­ ward." Miss Nellie Malcolm, Corres­ ponding Secretary, gave a review of the year’s work. ’ Returned Missionary Gave Address An outstanding feature of the after­ noon session was an address by Miss Dorothy Douglas, of Lucknow, who has recently returned from Formosa. After extending greetings from the women of Formosa, she described, the physical features of the beautiful little Island, which is about the size of the surface of Lake Ontario. After sup­ plying rice for sir million pgople they have rice for export. The people of Formosa are feeling the iron heel of the Japanese oppressor and live in constant fear. It is encouraging to know that 70% of the patients at the MacKay Memorial Hospial become Christians. She stated that there nevJ er was a time when non-Christian peo­ ple were more eager to hear the Gos­ pel and never a time’ when the work was more difficult, and asked “How are we going to meet the situation?” Prayer will overcome many difficult­ ies. Mrs. C. H. MicDougall, of Strathroy, Provincial Y.W.A. and Girls’ secre­ tary, conducted a .question box and discussion. She solved some problems and gave some ■ helpful suggestions. Her closing remarks were /‘There nev­ er was a greater challenge than right now, but God never set His people an impossible task. We can do it.” The president, Mrs. Davidson, made a few fitting remarks .on our blessings during the past year, asked for con­ tinued co-opera'tion between officers and members, and closed her remarks with a sugested slogan for the coming year “It Can Be Done" and “It De­ pends On Me”, then quoted the mess­ age of His Majesty King George VI in his broadcast on Christmas, 1939. The report of the Courtesies com­ mittee was presented by Mrs. Leslie Fortune. Prayers were offered by Miss Acheson, Mrs. Ewen McKenzie and Mrs. Alex. Strachan. The Kincar­ dine Mission Band contributed a chor­ us, which all enjoyed. The society ac­ cepted an invitation to meet at Tees­ water next year. Officers Installed Following the report of the Nomin­ ating committee presented by Mrs. Donald Rae, the following officers were installed by Rev. S. M, Scott, of Kincardine: Hon. President, Mrs. Alex. Strachan, Brussels; President, Mrs. R. Davidson, Dungannon; 1st Vice Prfcs., Mrs. J. D. Wilkie, Tees­ water; 2nd Vice Pres., Mrs. \F. G. Fowler, Bluevale; 3rd Vice Pies., Mrs, Wm. McInnis, Ethel; 4th Vice Pres., Miss McDougall, Kincardine; 5th Vice Pres., Mrs. R. McWhinney, Dungan­ non; Treasurer, Mrs. John Pollock, Whitechurch; Cor. Sec,, Miss Nellie Malcolm; Rec, Sec., Mrs. K, MacLean, Wingham; Finance Sec., Mrs, R. Mow­ bray, Whitechurch; Mission Band Sec,, Mrs. R. Ester, R.R. 3, Lucknow; Y.W. A, and Giris’ Sec,, Mrs. Morgan Hen­ derson, Lucknow,* Home Helpers’ Sec., Mrs, A. A. J. Simpson, Kin tail; Life Membership Sec., Mrs, R, Thomson, Brusselsj Glad Tidings Sec,, Mrs. WINGHAM ADVANCE-TIMES PAGE SSVEW CANADA MU5T BORROW $600,000/000 In. money alone, this war is costing Canada in round figures, $4,000,000 a day* That is three and one-quarter times the daily cost of the last year of,, the last war. This conflict costs so much more because it is a battle of giaat, swift machines ... as well as of men. And to build other than the very best machines would be futile. They must be worthy of our men. If every person who has savings or who can make payments out of wages or income will invest in Victory Bonds, the Loan will be quickly subscribed. But the wholehearted support of every citizen is necessary. To do this, Canada needs now to borrow from her citizens at least $600,000,000 in addition to the revenue raised by taxes.-To obtain this money Canada’will on June 2nd offer Victory Bonds. What Canadians have done before, Canadians can and will do again. Our population was less than nine millions in 1918 and 1919. Yet in November, 1918, our people invested $616,000,000 in Victory Bonds. Eleven months later, in October, 1919, they invested $572,000,000. The total subscribed for Victory Bonds in those two loans was $1,188,000,000. This year, with our population increased to more than twelve millions, the nation that did it before can do it again—and in greater measure. The terms of the Loan will be an­ nounced May 31st. Get ready to buy every Bond that you can. MINISTER OF FINANCE ft the Theme ’ /A Statement by the Minister of Finance * L . missionary '‘It is most Fortunately, Canadians have the money to buy these Victory Bonds. This is shown by a greatly expanded national income and by record savings deposits. Canada dare not... and will not.. ♦ sacrifice men for lack in quality or quantity of fighting machines. Hence we must produce them on a scale hitherto undreamed of. r Shirl Bowers, Ripley; Supply Sec., Mrs. Wm. Mitchell, Wingham; Wel­ come and Welfare Sec., Miss Dean McLeod, R.R. 6, Lucknow; Sec., Miss Agues Robertson, Wingham; Literature and Sec., Miss Grace Richardson, Student R.R. 5, Library R.R. 2, Teesw'ater; Press Sec., Miss M. Olive Scott, Bluevale; Convenor of Nomin­ ating Committee, Mrs. Donald Rae, Wingham. PERSONALITY PARADE Viscount Halifax, British Ambassa­ dor to the United States, who recently made his first public address in that country, is grave in manner but he is; a most entertaining story-teller, . He is a man, too, of deeply religious principles, but a story that he is fond of telliing Concerns a bishop who was somewhat alarmed by a storm at sea, “Whatever shall we do?” he asked an­ xiously, The captain answered: “We can only place ourselves in the hands of Providence,” “Good gracious!” ex­ claimed the bishop, “Is it as bad as that?” * * * QUEEN VICTORIA’S GIFT TO U.S.A. In view of the increasing co­ operation between the United States and Britain, it is interesting to recall that the desk at which President Roos­ evelt sits when he is outlining those aid-Britain measures, was a gift to the White House from Queen Victoria. This desk was made of oak beams from H.M.S. Resolute, and is nearly 10 feet broad. One may well think that the ghost of Britain’s famous queen smiles down beningly on her country’s great friend — Franklin Delano Roosevelt. Just outside the President’s study is Our booklet "Where there’s No Will" briefly outlines the changes recently made in the law of the Province of Ont­ ario as it affects persons dy­ ing without Wills. • Changing financial conditions. • Changing laws. • Changing family, business and social relationships-— NecessitateChangesin One's Will. Our experience irt the administra­ tion of Estates may be of value to you to-day* the: Sterling trusts CORPORATION * 371 BAY St.TORONTO » a large gilt-framed portrait of the man who drove George III out of Amer­ ica, and on either side of it are little framed signed photos of our present King and Queen. What tricks History does play!* * * F.D.R.’S HOBBIES. There is no­ thing ostentatious about President Roosevelt. He is a man of simple tastes. In his study is just one tele­ phone — and ihe doesn’t like bells or buzzers. When he wants one of his secretaries, he simply calls out for him. Around the White House are mom-* entos of F.D.R.’s hobbies. He used to collect ships’ models, and his collec­ tion is worth many thousands of dol­ lars. Another of his hobbies was collect­ ing old clocks, and he is tremendously fond of grandfather clocks. He has one that he discovered on one of his fishing trips, and it is said to be worth more than $20,000.Hi * >!< TAKES NO CHANCES! Mr. Cor­ dell Hull, U. S. Secretary of State, an­ other great friends of ours, is a man of few words, . and his friends claim that he must be one of the world’s most carefull speakers. He never says anything until he is quite sure of it— a trait we would like to see more uni­ versal! Here is a story that aptly Illustrates this characteristic of Mr. Hull’s. Once during a train journey, a travelling companion of Mr. Hull’s pointed out a flock of sheep to him, “Look,” he said. “Those .sheep have just been sheared.” The Secretary of State look­ ed, then he said cautiously: “Sheared on this side, anyway.”* * * CHURCHILL’S BARK! Col. Jos­ iah C. Wedgwood, D.S.O., M.P., is a Labour member of the British Com­ mons, but he is, too, a great personal friend of Prime Minister Churchill’s. The two of them led the way in warn­ ing Parliament and the nation of the growing menace of Hitlerism — and neither was listened to, then. In his Memoirs, j-ust published, Col. Wedgwood tells a story of that long campaign of warning. He and Wins­ ton were fellow-passengers on the ex­ press to Manchester on the evening when Hitler marched into Vienna. A few hours previously, Mr. Church­ ill had lunched with the Cabinet — to meet Herr von Ribbentrop, then Ger­ man ambassador to Great Britain. Col. Wedgwood expressed some sur­ prise at Mr. Churchill having been in­ vited, for he was non persona grata with the Government of that period. "Well,” said Mr, Churchill, “I sup­ pose they asked me, to show von Rib­ bentrop that, if they couldn’t bark themselves, they kept a dog who could bark, and might even bite!” (Copyright Reserved). The world doesn’t need a new relig­ ion. It hasn’t used the old one much yet. FARE and ONE-QUARTER For Round Trip KING’S BIRTHDAY Monday, June 9th Good going from noon, Friday, June <5th, until 2 P.M. Monday, June 9. Return: leave destina­ tion up to midnight Tuesday, June 10, 1941. 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