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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1955-04-27, Page 8Around School The Wingham Advance-Times, Wednesday, April 27, 1955 When Glasses Are Not Needed . . . Hamiltons will tell you so. If glasses are needed you are sure of top quality and expert service. W. R. HAMILTON, R.O. “A Complete Visual Examination’* Announcing MacIntyre’s DELIVERY SERVICE NOW . . we can deliver finest bakery products to your door Here's the schedule: East of Josephine St.—Monday, Wednesday, Friday West of Josephine St.—Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday. Phone orders received before 12 noon will be delivered MacIntyre’s Bakery Wingham COME TO THIS SPECIAL FOOT CLINIC HIGH SCHOOL During Easter holidays the H-Hut of the old W.D.H.S. was torn down and the ground where it was situated was cleared to provide a better view from the new W.D.H.S. On the east side of the school there is going to be a playing field, on the north, a school garden, and the west a tennis court. Right now there are fields of mud on every side of the school but it is hoped that the ground will soon be landscaped growing. Although joyed their them were and green grass will be many of the students en- Easter hplidays, some of worried about the results of their exams. Most of their worries ended Monday morning when the exam papers were handed back. Since most of the exam papers were all marked ready to be distributed, it was evident that the teachers spent most of their time marking exams. On Wednesday, April 20, the official opening of W.D.H.S. was conducted. Margaret Perry and Neil Eadie en­ tertained at the piano. The chairman- for the meeting was Mr. A. H. Mc- Tavish who opened the meeting with “God Save the Queen.” A the Highlights bury, Mr. Marvin Howe and Mr. T. L. Pryde. After the program the school was opened for inspection, and lunch was served in the cafeteria. , The school was open in the eyening from seven until ten also. The students would like to thank Premier Frost for granting them a holiday Friday, April 22. DON'T BE STUCK fi, ALAN WILLIAMS | CALL f CHUCK’S TAXI | FOR 24-HOUR SERVICE 3 Phone 185 " IWIIMIIWIIMlimiiailMIIMIIMIIMIIIHlIMP R Optometrist Patrick St., Wingham Phone 770 Evening* by appointment Mr. C. Pickering Skilled Technician Walk better! Feel better! Get relief from tired feet. Mr. Pickering will con­ duct this special clinic, giving you his personal atten­ tion and the ex­ perience of many years of successful work. QUEENS HOTEL Ground Floor Phone 11 WINGHAM For Foot Ills and Resulting Rheumatic and Arthritic Symptoms THURS., APRIL 28 11 a.m. - 8.00 p.*m. 26 Years Of Faithful Service STOP . AND THINK! If you have foot pain, sore feet, painful heels, corns or callouses; if feet or legs cramp, if your walking, working, or standing is not as you would like it, due to foot trouble see Mr. Pickering, Thursday, April 28. ..He will discuss your trouble with you; and show you how Miracle Foot Aid can be just the answer to your foot problem. Many people have been helped. Drop in for names and addresses, to them, find out how happy they are with Miracle Foot Better still see how Miracle Foot Aid will help your condition, alone judge the results. No charge for first consultation. Listowel, Kitchener, London, Hamilton, Guelph, Zurich, Brantford, St. Catharines. Talk Aid. You CASH PRICES For Friday and Saturday, APRIL 29 and 30 Presbyterian Synod Meets in London The eighty-first meeting of Synod of Hamilton and London, of the Presbyterian Church in Canada, was held in New St. James Church, London, from Monday, April 25 to Wednesday, April 27. This was the first time since 1943 that the Synod has met in London. The Synod is composed of all the ministers within the bounds of the Synod, together with a representative elder from each pastoral charge—over 300 members in all. The present officers of the Synod are the Moderator, Rev. J. Lloyd Hughes, of Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ex­ Moderator and Clerk, Rev. J. K. West of St. Thomas, and treasurer, Rev. J. R. Waldie, of London. The Synod opened with a worship service on Monday evening, at which the Moderator delivered the sermon, after which greetings were extended by the Mayor of London, the presi­ dent of the London Council of Churches, Rev. A. P. Gillies, and by the minister of New St. James Church, Rev. Richard Stewart. A new moder­ ator was to preside at the Communion and Memorial services on Tuesday morning. Reports of the various committees of Synod were presented at the meet­ ings on Tuesday and Wednesday, and the moderator of the general assembly addressed the Synod on Tuesday evening. A Synod institute was arranged by the stewardship and budget commit­ tee, to run concurrent with the Synod meetings. The first address of the in­ stitute was delivered on Monday, at 4 p.m. by Rev. A. Neil Miller, D.D., secretary of the stewardship and budget committee of the general as­ sembly. The other speaker was Rev. John Thompson Peters, secretary of the department of stewardship and promotion of the Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A., who spoke at the Tuesday morning and Tuesday even­ ing meetings. A fraternal dinner was held Tues­ day noon, at which time the new members of Synod were introduced. The Synod of Hamilton and Lon­ don is the second largest Synod of the Presbyterian Church in Canada, with a communicant membership of 52,000 and 232 preaching stations. Approxi­ mately .$2,000,000 is raised by the Synod each year. Mr, J. D. Kyles, architect, said that it was with a great deal of satisfac­ tion that he was presenting the key. He thanked the contractors and the board for assistance; and all who in any way aided in completing the school. Mr. W. Olmsted, contractor, thank­ ed all tho^g who had helped in the building, and especially Mr. Kyles who had drawn up the plans for the building. Rev. H. L. Parker dedicated the school and this dedication was follow­ ed by a selection from the choir under the leadership of Mrs. Marie Douglas. Mayor R. E. McKinney extended greetings from the town of Wingham and congratulated the board on its wonderful accomplishment. The Honourable Leslie M. Frost was introduced by Mr. John Hanna of Wingham. Mr. Frost stated that it was indeed a great pleasure to be present on such an occasion and that it was a very beautiful building situat­ ed on rising grounds where it could overlook the beautiful countryside. Mr. Frost was very much pleased with the progress of the town and mentioned the radio station, the hos­ pital and the public school as evi­ dences of success. He said that schools offer great advantages to youth and prepare them for their standing in the world of to-morrow. After granting Friday, April 22, a school holiday, he declared the school officially open. Mr. A. D. MacWilliam thanked Mr. Frost. Six members of the glee club, under the direction of Mrs. Marie Douglas, sang “Whence Cometh Help” and “Ah, Sweet Mystery of Life.” The principal, Mr. W. S. Hall, thanked the people of the community, the school board and the provincial department of education for making this building possible. Felicitations were expressed by Mr. Roy Renwick, Mr. Geo. L. Bracken- FRESH GROUND BEEF ...........lb. 28c 4 lbs. for $1.00 lb. 25cBOILING BEEF, Plate.................... Rolled PLATE OF BEEF (no bone) SHOULDER ROAST OF BEEF ... 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