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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1941-07-10, Page 1With Which Is Amalgamated The Gorrie Vidette and Wrexeter New#. - JBii iiimwwihh ii .............................. ........................... Single Copies Five Cents WINGHAM, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, JULY 10th, 1941 Subscriptions $2.00 Per Year PRAIRIE PROPERTY GIVEN TO THE TOWN Monday, August 4th, Proclaimed Civic Holiday, The regular monthly meeting- of the town council was held..in the council chambers on Tuegdjty evening witin Mayor Crawford, C;PUns. VanWyck, .Johnson, Lloyd and.. Wilkinson in at tendance. . A letter of- appreciation was read from George T. King for the pen and ■ and pencil set he had received from the town. An application for a building per mit was received to alter and repair the Queens barn and make it suitable -for a garage. A permit for this ’was granted, A communication was received from J. W. Bushfield on behalf of the Gre gory Estate, offering as a gift to the town of 18 acres of land on the south end of Josephine street, known as the ■“Prairie Property” At one time the •town considered buying this property •for purposes of a park but this plan never materialized. It was felt that "this was a very generous offer 'and that a some future date be an asset to to the town. • The property has been in the Gregory family for over forty years. A number of accounts properly -cer tified were ordered paid. Coun. Lloyd, in the absence of the chairman, reported for the Streets Committee that the surfaced roads in town were being repaired. The matter of flushing the main street was discus sed. and-it was decided that it should he tried out this Saturday. He also reported for the Cemetery Committee that 450 yards of earth ■had been hauled to the cemetery. The section that was started to be levelled last year had now been completed and that another section had been started. Coun. VanWyck for the Fire Com mittee reported that a load of firemen were taken to Goderich to witness a demonstration of a fog nozzle. It was decided to loan Constable Gordon Deyell for duty at Seaforth on the 12th of July. The idea is that •each town supply one officer in the town in which the celebration is held each year, so that an experienced pol ice force will be on -band to handle ■heavy and large crowds. Mayor Crawford- reported that an office for the clerk of the Old Age Pensions for Huron and Bruce would be opened in Wingham if suitable -quarters were arranged. This work was formerly handled in Stratford for this whole district. Miss Sara Mac- Lean has recently been appointed as clerk. It was decided' that a part of ’the clerk’s office be used for this pur pose. The first Monday qf August was proclaimed civic holiday. The ‘matter regarding Unemploy ment Insurance was discussed. It was explained that all who are certified as permanent employees of the munici pality do not come under this clause. Passed First Year at Western Mr. Harry Posliff, who has been taking an honour course in History and English at Western University, London, was successful in passing his first year with honours. BAPTIST Y. WOMEN’S, MISSION CIRCLE The July meeting of the Baptist Young Women’s Mission Circle met at the home of Mrs, J. A. Kelly on Thursday evening. The, opening hymn was Send The Light.” Louise Kelly read several ar ticles from “The Link and Visitor”, telling of the missionaries and their ac complishments among the people of Bolivia, during the past year. ' “Yield not to temptation” was sung and two chapters of the Book “Beauti ful Girlhood” were read by Ida Kelly. It was decided to have*'a picnic in August as well as a sewing meeting. During the past year the members have made and quilted seven beautiful quilts, the proceeds from the sale of which go to mission work. The topic for the evening given bx Shirley MacLean, consisted of a number of articles from “The Orb/’ the year-book of the London Bible In stitute, This was very interesting as one of the former members of this Cir cle, Miss Betty Collar, is now a mem ber of that school, • The meeting closed with the sing ing of “The Light of the World is Jesus” and prayer by Mrs. M, Ball, Lunch was, served by some of the members. RED CROSS NEEDS MORE WORKERS There has been a marked decrease in shipments of supplies reaching the Ontario Red Ci;oss warehouse. This has necessitated an extra appeal to all Branches to redouble their efforts and ship as much as possible. Civilian clothing and knitted comforts are greatly needed, so it is hoped that there will be no slackening on the part of the workers as the need grows more urgent each hour, We realize that "it is a difficult time of year for many people, but it should be remembered that for our brave defenders the war is quickly gathering momentum, Can we not give a few hours each day to a job that we can still accomplish from the safety of our comfortable work rooms or the shelter of. our homes? The Wingham Red Cross rooms are open every Tuesday and Thursday and workers are asked to come and sew and secure yarn for knitting. Wingham Red Cross has sent gift parcels to each'of the seventeen local boys who have enlisted for active ser vice. Each parcel contained a sweater and two pairs of socks. Wardrobe Wanted Has anyone a wardrobe that could be loaned to the Wingham Red Cross? This is needed to hold the finished clothing until time for shipping, and the use of one would- be greatly ap preciated. Please phone 107, LOCAL AND_PERSONAL Mrs. Butcher, of Palmerston, is vis iting friends in town. Mr. Harry Hinscliffe of Toronto, is visiting friends in town. Mrs. Alton Adams spent a few days last week with her parents in Toronto. Miss Mary E. McKay of Bright, is visiting her grandmother, Mrs. R. W. Adams. Capt. A. W. Irwin of Fingall and Mrs. Irwin and family are holidaying at Kintail. Mrs. Isaac Davidson of Detroit, is visiting with her brother, Mr. Albert Sanderson. Mrs. Kennedy of Toronto, is visit ing with her parents, M.r, and Mrs. Fred* Johnston. Dr. G. W. Parker, from Daytona Beach, Florida, is visiting his brother, Dr. F. A. Parker. x Mr. and Mrs. Art Bieman and family of London, visited with her mother, Mrs. W. A.'Currie. Mr. and Mrs. W. Dougherty, of Tor onto, spent the week-end with her mo ther, Mrs. Mary Copeland. Mr. Harvey Burgess of Toronto was a week-end visitor with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robb Burgess. Mrs. Effie Peterson, Munroe, Mich., visited over the week-end at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Sutton. Mr. Donald Marks, of Toronto, is spending his holidays with his grand parents, Mr. and Mrs. Alonzo Finley. Mrs. Gilbert Fraser, of Niagara Falls, N.Y., is visiting at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Lock ridge. Mr. Art Debus and Mr. and Mrs. Earl Debus, of Detroit, spent last week at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Haney. Mr. Elliott Fells of Smooth Rock Falls, and Miss Fairy Fells of Port Dover, are spending their holidays at their home in town. Mr. and Mrs. H. O. Stevens, Mont-, real, spent the past few days at the home of her brother, ,Mr. F. L. David son and,Mrs. Davidson. Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Smith and fa mily, and Mr. and Mrs. E. McNaught on of Hanover, spent Sunday at the home of Mrs. J. W. Dodd. Mrs.- Jas. Sutherland returned home on Friday from a six weeks visit to Winnipeg. While there she attended the wedding of her niece, Miss Gar- butt. Mrs. L. Hisder, Joan and Stanley, left on Thursday for Bracebridge, Muskoka, where they will spend a month at the summer home of Mrs. Hiseler’s brother, M-r. Robt. McLeod, of Waterloo. Commands Brigade Major Geo, W, Howson has receiv ed his appointment on Tuesday to the rank of Lieut.-Colonel, as Commander of the 21st Field Brigade of the Re serve Forces. Successful Piano Students The following pupils of Mrs. G. C. Hanna were successful in the recent mid-summer examinations of the-Tor onto Conservatory of Music. Grade II, Marjorie Copeland, 1st class hon ours, Mary Ross, honours; Grade III, Alan MacKay, honors, Barbara Rob erts, honors. 69th ANNIVERSARY SERVICES SUNDAY Of Trinity Anglican Church, Belgrave, Sunday, July 13th * The 69th anniversary of the open ing of Trinity Anglican Church, Bel grave, will be observqd with two spec ial services on Sunday next, July 13th, at 11.30 a.m, and 7.30 p.m. The Rector, Rev. R. M. Weekes, will conduct the morning service and preach the sermon. The guest preacher at thq evening service will be the Rev, Dr. R. P. D. Hurford, R.D., Rector of St. Thomas’ Church, Seaforth. Members of the Choir of St. Paul’s Anglican Church, Wingham, will lead in the singing at the evening service. Special music will be offered at both services. All former members and friends of Trinity Church are cordially invited to attend these anniversary services. _o _________ Transferred to Manitoba A.C. Stanley Hare of the R.C.A.F., has been transferred from Manning Pool, Toronto, to McDonald, Man., for further training. Dance at Fordyce School On Tuesday, July 15th. McCharles Orchestra, Roy McCreight, caller-off. Admission 25c, Ladies with lunch free. The proceeds for Patriotic purposes. Taking Secretarial Course Miss Jean M. McBurney, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James McBurney, of Turnberry, is taking a secretarial course in Canada Business College, in Toronto. Editor On Holiday Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Armstrong left on Thursday by motor for Charlotte town, Prince Edward Island, where they will holiday during the month of July. A Welcome Rain Rain brought some relief to parched agricultural land on Sunday afternoon and early Monday morning. The rain while very welcome was not enough to satisfy the need. Joins Air Force J\]Lloyd Carter, son of Mr. and Mrs. George Carter, of town, left on Sunday for Hamilton, where he has joined up with the R.C.A.F.X/ ■ Pass Music Exams. -SirSuccessful candidates in the recent piano examinations held in Clinton: Grade IV, Donna Walker (honors); Grade IV, Tommy Lockridge (hon ors), pupils of Miss B. M. Gordon, A. T.C.M^ Transferred to Fisherton George Northwood, son of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. E. Northwood, of town, who has been employer as teller of the Bank of Commerce at Auburn, has been transferred to Flesherton. He commenced his duties there .last Wed nesday. Owen Sound Horse Races July 23rd The Boosters’ Club Harness Race Meet, the best in the North this yean Free-for-All, 2.20 trot, 2.25 pace, 2.28 pace, 12 events. All the Champions. Worth going miles to see. Usual low prices. Admission 50s plus govern ment tax, autos free. Grand Stands 25c. Wagering. Make up a load and take in this fine day’s sport. , Old Age Pension Board Met The Huron County Old Age Pen sions and Mothers’ Allowance Board met on Thursday afternoon. All mem bers were present. Three applications for old age pensions and two for mo thers’ allowances were considered. Several applications for increases were dealt with. Resigns as Organist The resignation of Mrs. W, J. Skinner aS organist of Main St. Unit ed Church was received by the musi*c committee during the past week. Mrs, Skinner has done efficient work here for the past ten years. It is under stood she intends to go to London to reside with her sister, Mrs. Reid. — Mitchell Advocate. Bowlers Win at Walkerton Five pairs of local bowlers took part in the Scotch Doubles tournament at Walkerton on Monday evening. Two pair took the first two prizes, W. A. Miller and Omar Haselgtovc winning first and D. B. Porter and W. R< Ha milton, second, E. J. Nash and H. J. Fryfogle won all their games but the aggregate score was too low to get in the prise money. battery members TAKING COURSE Will Study at Brookville and , Petawawa Four members of the 99th Battery left last week for BrockvUle and Petawawa where they will receive courses that will qualify them for higher rank. Dr, James McKague and Richard Roberts enter Brockville as cadets and will take a three months’ Course for Second Lieutenants. Gnrs. J, A. McTavish and S. Jeff ray are attending a two weeks N.C.O.’s course at Petawawa. Notice to Water Users The hours for lawn, garden and street watering are from 6 to 8 a.m., / and 6 to 8 p.m. only. Wingham Utilities Commission. On Public School Staff -^Miss Vern Walker, daughter of Mr. and Mrs, A. J. Walker, of town, has been engaged to teach at the Wing ham Public Shcool. Miss Walker was formerly teaching at Hicksor;/* Elected Zone Commander At the annual:meeting of Zone No. 10 of the Canadian Legion, British Empire Service League, held at Clin ton last week, Mr. J. N. Crabb, of Lis- towel, was elected Zone Commander for the ensuing term of two years. Attending Signalling Camp Lieut. Howard Bedford has been transferred from the 99th Battery, R. C.A., to the 1st District Signallers at London, and left on Sunday to .attend camp for eighteen days at Thames Valley. SOFTBALL SLANTS Everyone is invited to take in the Town League softball games at the Town Park. The. games start at 7.00 — there is room for plenty of fans — and the games are crammed with ex citement. A silver collection is taken at each game to defray expenses and any surplus will go to patriotic pur poses. The games are on- Monday, Wednesday and Friday evenings. Plan to see them all. * * ♦ Future Games Following is the remainder of the schedule: July 9—Gurneys vs. High School 11—W. Foundry vs. Clerks 14—Lloyds vs. Gurneys , 16—Lloyds vs. High School 18—W. Foundry vs. Gurneys 21—Clerks vs. High School 23—Lloyds vs. Clerks . 25—H. School vs. W. Foundry 28—Clerks vs. Gurneys 30—Lloyds vs. W. Foundry * * * The fielding has been shaky in all the teams, but as the schedule is about half played there begin to be signs that some pretty good games will be played before the schedule is wound up. * * * Last Wednesday evening the soft- ball fans saw what was probably the best-played game of the season so far, when the heavy-hitting Clerks took a 12-8 decision over Gurneys. The Clerks led 12-4 when Gurneys went in for the last half of the last inning, and for a few moments it looked like things might change as the Glovers began to pile up the runs, but the Clerks tightened up and won the game. * * * The game Friday night between W. Foundry and Lloyds was a thriller. The hits. -Nere about evenly divided. After trailing for most of the game the Foundry staged a last-inning ral ly which put them two up and they won the game 10-8. The win put the Foundry in fourth place and in shape to get into a second-place tie with Lloyds and Gurw^ft On Monday nighty Ifej&lffilerks took a hard-fought deciswh:||§!$M the West ern Foundry. The scores' 13-7 did not indicate the closeness of the game, as the Clerks got ten of their runs in the big inning. This put the Clerks in first place for a while, but as they play the Foundry again Friday night, the Ironmen say they will get that one back, * * STANDING Won 4 2 2 1 1 Lost 0 2 2 3 3 Clerks- Gurneys ..... Lloyds ....... W. Foundry High School BE A WINNER AT BANK NITE DRAW $25,00 To Be Drawn For Every Sat urday Night: Interest is increasing in the weekly Bank Nite Draw each Saturday even ing. Be sure you get your tickets from the stores participating. You may be a winner this week. Every week $25 will be drawn for. Saturday’s Winners Mrs. P. Hogg $10.00: Miss I. Case- more, R.R. 4, Wingham, $5.00; those who claimed $1.00 prizes were: Mrs. W. Rintoul, Mrs. A. Orvis, Mrs, 'Roy Rutherford, Glenannan, Miss Grace Parker, Miss Dorothy Deans, How to Win With every 25 cents spent at a Wingham Bank Nite Store, a lucky ticket is given. The more you spend at Wingham Bank Nite Stores the greater is your opportunity to win one of the prizes. Be a winner—shop at Wingham Bank Nite Stores. Ladies Holding Tournament A trebles tournament is being held on Thursday afternoon and evening by the Wingham Ladies’ Bowling- Club. Moved To Camp Borden ’^C'^apt. W. A. McKibbon of the Field Ambulance Corp has been transferred from Valcartier, Que. to Camp Bord en. Sunday School Picnic Today The Wingham United Church Sun day school are holding their annual picnic today (Wednesday) to the Boil er Beach at Kincardine. I Home On Last Leave ' Bdrs. Alvin and Ralph Hammond, of the 100th Anti-Aircraft unit at Guelph, were home on their last leave over the week-end. Their unit expects to proceed overseas immediately. Engagement Announced Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Miller announce the engagement of their daughter, Hel en Grace, to Marvin Smallman, son of Mr. and Mrs. C. S. Smallman, London, Ont., the wedding to take place quietly July 26th. c- Turnberry Red Cross The Red Cross workers held their quilting at Powell’s School on Wed nesday of last week. It was decided to have the school open each Thurs day afternoon during the holidays. The need is urgent and the ladies of the district are asked to come out and help in this worthy work. Dog Raises Howl •* ’ • ’” During the early hours of Saturday morning a hound got tangled in a wire at the rear of a garden on Centre street and raised such a howl as to waken the entire neighborhood. It re mained trapped until about six o’clock when Mrs. Duncan Kennedy, whose patience was by that time exhausted let it loose. Lower Qualification for Normal School Hon. H. C. Nixon, acting minister of Education, announced last week that d-ue to a threatened teacher short age applicants to Normal School courses will be accepted if they have completed eight of their nine Upper School papers hitherto required. The policy is a continuation of one formed last autumn. FORTY HOURS OF DEVOTION The annual forty hours deV^t-ion was held in Sacred Heart Church be ginning last Sunday, June 29th, and ending on Tuesday evening. The devotions this year. Were con ducted by the Rev, Fr, Kelly of For est. Fr. Kelly is'an ButsUhdlng speak- ed in the chcrCese, of London. In his sermons, Ff. .Kelly stressed the neces sity of having greater devotion to our Lord ift the Blessed Sacrament during these trying- times. He also urged all to have confidence In God; each should do their duty and leave the rest to Him. Despite the intense heat, large crowds turned out daily for the devo tions. The forty hours closed with solemn benediction. Visiting priests who assisted during these three days were the following: Rev. Fr. Hawkins of Tceswater, Rev. Fr. McDonald of Clinton; Rev. Fr. McMahon t>f St. Augustine; Rev, Fr, Quigley of Kingsbridge; Rev. Fr. Erie- berger of London; Rev, Fr, Kelly,, the speaker; Rev. Fr, Veiterheimer of Chatham, and the pastor, Rev. J, F, Paquctt FIRE DESTROYS KINCARDINE PLANT Short Circuit May Have Been Res ponsible — No Insurance Carried Fire destroyed the main block of 60- year-old Hunter Bridge and Boiler Work at Kincardine on Saturday in a spectacular blaze which did damage in excess of $5,000. Cause of the fire was undetermin ed, but William Hunter, head of the firm, said a short circuit may have started the fire, which got under way on the ground floor about 3.30 a.m. and spread upwards. Smoke pouring from the roof was noticed by neighbors, who turned in the alarm. The fire was already mak ing rapid headway when firemen ar rived. A stubborn fight, lasting for nearly three hours, was put up by firemen. The roof of the building collapsed at the height of the blaze. Considerable machinery was in this part of the building, which also hous ed the office. There was no insurance on either building or contents, Mr. Hunter said. The north half of the building is in tact and operations will probably be carried on there, he said. LOCAL AND PERSONAL Mr. George Moir and son, Gordon, have returned to town. Miss Lois Adams visited for the past two weeks at Port Stanley. Coun. and Mrs. J. J. Evans are holi daying at their cottage at Temagami. Mrs. Herbert Doig, of Guelph, is visiting with her sister, Mrs. Thos. J. McLean. Miss Marjorie Bildson of Alma, Mich., is the guest of her cousin, Mrs. J. W. Dodd. Mr, and Mrs. Hugh Carmichael, of London, were visitors in town ovei the holiday. Mr, and Mrs. Goodyear of London, are visiting with their daughter, Mrs. Omar Haselgrove. Miss Ann Barber, of Toronto, spent a week at her home in town and is now holidaying at Loch Sloy. Mr. and Mrs. George Qregory, of Cookstown, are holidaying with her mother, Mrs, Geo, Mason. Mr. and Mrs. Robert King and son, Peter, of Montreal, are visiting with Mr. and Mrs. H. C. MacLean. Mrs. McTavish of Toronto, visited with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Hammond over the week-end. Master Billy Oliver of London, vis ited over the week-end with his grand parents, Mr.- and Mrs. Chas. Sutton. Mrs. Leslie Allin and son, Gordon, of Guelph, visited on Saturday with the former’s aunt, Mrs. T. J. McLean. Miss Joan Marks, of Toronto, is spending the summer holidays with her uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Finley. Pte. Edward Finley of R.C.A.S.C., Camp B'orden, spent the week-end with his parents, Mr, and Mrs. Alonzo Finley and friends. • Rev. G. I. and Mrs. Campbell, Ot tawa, and Miss Florence Barber, of Toronto, are visiting with their sister, Miss Minnie Barber. Week-end visitors at the home of Capt. and Mrs. W. J. Adams were: Miss Cora Rowan, of Toronto, and .Mrs. W. S. Haines of Clarksburg. Mrs. Birney, -of Exeter, and her dau ghter, Mrs. Ferguson, of Winnipeg, visited for a few days last week with the former’s sister, Mrs. J. H. Hopper. Guests with Mrs. W. H, Willis over the week-end were Mrs. R. Gerty Wil lis and daughter, Miss Dorothy, also Flying < Officer John Birrell, all of Toronto. Visitors at the home of Mr. George Wraith last week were Mrs. Florence Hartt, Mrs. Jennie Williams and Mr. and Mrs. Howard McCall of Pontiac, Mich., also Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Scott and Mrs. W. J. Scott of Langside. On Motor Trip , Mrs. Murray Johnson, Mrs. (Dr.) Hoffman, Mrs-. T. H. Gibson and Mrs. Frank Sturdy left on Sunday for a motor trip through Eastern Ontario and Quebec. 10% Premium on U.S. Coins Arrangements arc now in effect by which a premium oi 10% must be paid on United States silver as well as pap er currency, Donald Gordon, chairman alternate of the Foreign Exchange Control Board, announced. Up to now a premium of seven per cent, was paid on coins ’while 10% was paid on paper. The difference was due to the higher cost of shipping coins back to the Un ited States for redemption, . PROCLAMATION IS READ FROM TOWN HALL, THURSDAY .. . .. Only A Small Number Present As Ar rangements Were Not Widely Known A detachment of the Perth Regi ment, under command of Lieut. Law rence, arrived in Wingham at 1.30 on Thursday afternoon bearing the “Call To Arms” proclamation, which was read in front of the Town Hall by Mayor J. H, Crawford- The ceremony was attended by only a small number of citizens owing to the fact that no information regarding it was given out until a few hours be fore it was to take place. Text of the proclamation, headed, “A Call to Arms,” was as follows: “Whereas Liberty is threatened throughout the world by the forces of Tyranny, And Whereas Canada of her own. free will is pledged to fight for Free dom by the side of Britain, And whereas the security and the welfare of every man, woman and child in Canada and of free peoples ev erywhere Depend on Victory, And Whereas victory cannot be as sured without the help of every Loyal Citizen Of This Dominion, Now Be It Known That There is Urgent Need for stout hearted, able-bodied men to volunteer for Active Service in the Canadian Army, Wherefore Canada sends out a Call to Arms And charges all true Canadians to heed and to help. Given at National Defence Head quarters, Ottawa, this First day of July in the year of Our Lord one thousand nine hundred and forty-one, and in the seventy-fifth year of Con federation. J. L. Ralston, Minister of National Defence. God Save the King.” Takes Position at Chatham Mr. Jack Herd left on Wednesday for Chatham where he has accepted a position in a gents’ furnishing store. Transferred to New Brunswick George King, who has been in train ing with the R.C.A.F. at Victoriaville, Que., is home on ten days leave prior to being transferred to Chatham, N. B. ~ y ----—--------ar-, I 1 ADDRESS AND PRESENTATION vfA large number gathered at Victoria Hall, Jamestown, on Monday evening, to honour Air. and Airs. George John ston (nee Freda Jordan) who were re cently married. Rev. C. Tavener, of Bluevale United Church, introduced a short programing,*’as follows: com munity chorus, “The Alaple Leaf”; in strumental duet, Misses Jean Stewart and Jean Towne, of Wingham; read ing, Mrs. Harry Goll; solos by Rev. C. Tavener and George Ross; d-tiet, Mr. and Mrs, Donald Robertson, and piano solo by Mrs. Robertson. Airs. M. L. Aitken read an address and Afessrs. C. F. Johnston and Frank Shaw presented a walnut writing desk and chair, a floor lamp, a mirror and a card table. The groom voiced the appreciation of himself and his bride in a humorous speech. ,^After refreshments were served, a happy time was spent in dancing to the music of .lie Gulley Jumpers’ Or- chestrax” The following is the address read to Mr. and Mrs. Johnston: Bluevale, July 7th Dear Freda and George: Your friends have gathered here to night to do you honour and to wish you a very happy future. We shall miss George very much in this community where he has always been cheerfully willing to share in all the activities of the neighborhood and the church. We feel, however, that his talents and energy will be well em ployed wherever he is. Freda we know as a charming young lady who has given unstintingly of her time and abilities to all good, causes. We see in this marriage a un* ion of hearts and minds which augurs well for the setting up of a happy home. Your friends of Morris, Grej' and Turnberry are happy to present these gifts with this expression of their loy al friendship and best wishes for your health, prosperity and happiness. Signed on behalf of all of us, C. F« Johnston, F. J. Shaw, Mrs. C. J. Thomson, Forrest McKay, Mrs. Alice Aitken,