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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1955-12-14, Page 5About Time—Did you know? That Canada was the first country in the world to adopt the standard time system that now is in universal use. I Officers Elected at Altar Guild The annual meeting of the Altar Guild of St, Paul’s Anglican Church was held on Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs. T. Smalley. The meeting was opened by the pre­ sident, Mrs. J, King and prayer given by Rev, H. L. Parker, The officers for 1956 are: President, Mrs. J. King; vice-president, Mrs. R. Manuel; sec.» treas., Mrs. G, MacKay. The January meeting will be held at the home of Mrs, R. E. Armitage. The meeting closed with prayer and lunch served by the hostesses. Christinas Vesper Service IBelgrabe ®mtefc Ctyurcfr Sunday evening at 8.15 RIPONS (colorful) SLIPPER SOCKS! Embroidered design for every member of the family. CHILDREN’S SLIPPERS Snug and warm, sure to please the little ones. RED SEAL” CEDAR CHESTS at R. A. Currie & Sons FURNITURE to warm their toes and warm their hearts COSY MOCCASINS For all the family Fur-trimmed for extra warmth and comfort. Men’s or Boys’ Zipper Elastic SLIPPERS with leather or platform soles. LIEUT. D. V. fiOODHIDliE ADDRESSES AUXILIARY Mrs, Horace Aitchison presided for the closing meeting of the year pf St. Andrew’s Auxiliary pf the W.M.S. and epened the meeting with a Christmas message. The Scripture was taken by six members of the auxiliary, Mrs. L, For­ tune, Mrs. G. Day, Miss C. Giikinson, Mrs. W. Hammond, Mrs. H. Gilmour and Miss H. Wilson, each of whom presented a problem of the people of India, as studied this year send read a quotation from Scripture containing the remedy. Jesus said, “I am the Way, the Truth and the Light.” We who know that way must share it with the people of India. Mrs. J, Biirchill led in prayer; Annual reports were presented by the secretaries and showed a very successful year in the auxiliary. The guest speaker for the meeting was Lieut. D. V. Gpodridge, who was in­ troduced by Mrs., A. Nimmo. His ad­ dress on "Putting Christ Back into Christmas" was interesting and inspir­ ing. Six members of the Mission Band, under the leadership of Mrs. B. Corrin, sang a Christmas chorus. Fol­ lowing the regular offering, a special offering was taken' for Mission Band work. Mrs. W. Ringrose offered the dedi­ catory prayer. The officers for 1956 were installed by Rev. A. Nimmo, after which Mrs. J. McKague gave the closing prayer. Officers Installed Hon. pres., Mrs, W. J. Henderson; past pres., Mrs. H. Aitchison; pres., Mrs. A. Nimmo; 1st. vice-pres., Miss C. Giikinson; 2nd. vice-pres., Mrs. W. Ringrose; 3rd. vice-pres., Mrs. W. Mc­ Kague; 4th vice-pres., Mrs. L. For­ tune; sec., Mrs. N. Pickell; treas., Mrs. N. L. Fry; lit. and lib., Mrs. G. Olver, Mrs. D. Rae; Glad Tidings, Mrs. J. Burchill; press, Mrs. T. A. Currie; supply, Mrs. W. Ringrose; social, Mrs. H. V. Pym, Mrs. G. Godkin, Mrs. W. McKague; pianist, Mrs. Wm. Ford; ass’t., Miss K. Pringle; Home Helpers, Mrs. E. R. Harrison, Miss Hannah Wilson; welcome and welfare, Mrs. T. C. King, Mrs. W. H. Gurney, Miss C. Isbister, Miss K. Pringle, Mrs. J. Mc­ Kague; Mrs. H. Gilmour; auditors, Mrs. G. Godkin, Miss L. Currie; Happy Gleaners’ Mission Band, Mrs. B. Cor­ rin, Mrs. Jas. Carr, Mrs. R. Macin­ tosh, Mrs. L. Phillips; Explorers’ Group, Mrs. L. Balser, Mrs. W. Con­ gram, Miss Mary Scott; Marian Wil­ liamson Girls’ Group, Mrs. J. Lloyd, Miss Mary MacMillan, Miss Barbara Merrick; nominating committee, Miss Agnes Mitchell, Mrs. T. A. Currie. She succeeds Mrs. Earl Mrs. W. Congram Heads Mothers Auxiliary Mrs. Wilfred Congram was elected president of the Mothers’ Auxiliary to the Scouts, Cubs and Brownies, at the regular meeting of the auxiliary last week. Hamilton, who was named past presi­ dent of the organization. Other officers elected at the meeting were; Honorary president, Mrs. Mich­ ael McPhail; first vice-president, Mrs. Herb Fuller; secretary, Mrs. Frank Madill; treasurer, Mrs, John Strong; press reporter, Mrs. Miles Overend; Sewing convener, Mrs. Mel Keating; social convener, Mrs. Jim Carr, Mrs, David Crothers, Mrs. Harold Kerr; visiting committee, Mrs. Parker Campbell, Mrs. J. Donaldson; pro­ gram committee, Mrs. J. Bateson, Mrs. G. Davidson; nominating committee, Mrs. N. Cameron. The meeting was opened with the Mother’s Promise by the president, Mrs. Earl Hamilton and the secretary, Mrs, Frank Madill read the minutes and roll call. Mrs. John Strong, treas­ urer, reported a balance on hand of 160.28. Mrs. Norm Cameron, reporting for the sewing committee, said that 17 Scout neckkerchiefs had been sewn by the committee. Mrs. Cameron also announced that future meetings of the auxiliary would be announced at the public school. Following the election of officers Mrs. Hamilton thanked those who had served on committees during the past year. A program of Christmas carols, under the direction of Mrs. George Scott, with Mrs. Gord Davidson at the piano was enjoyed, followed by a film "The Origination of Scouting,” with narration by Mrs. George Scott. The meeting closed with the Scout benediction. The Wing ham Advance-Time*, Wednesday, December 14, 1955 e JOwi Discuss Need For Good Seed At Crop Improvement Association Farmers in Huron County have been using poor grade of seed on .their farms members of the Huron County Soil and Crop Improvement Associa­ tion were tojd at their annual meeting in, Londesboro Community Hall, They i were also told by Chuck Kingsbury, 'fieldman, Crops, Seeds and Weeds Branch, O.A.C., Guelph, that recent reports on a seed drill report in the county presented "not tpo good a picture," and there is a .need for im- proveme.nton the grade of seed local farmers plant. For the Cold Days Ahead CURLING boots Ladies’ & Men’s Fleece lined leather uppers. Foam rubber soles. Shearling lined. ALL RUBBER OVERSHOES Brown Children’s Sizes 5-3 Boys’ Sizes 1-5 Nylon - Sizes 6-3 Red Plaid Sizes 5-3 Ladies’ 5-10 Men’s 6-12 LADIES’ NYLON or RUBBER OVERSHOES Black or Brown with heavy wool lining. BOWLING SHOES for MEN and WOMEN GIFT CERTIFICATES The ideal method of satisfied Christmas giving. Call in, make a deposit on any stock in the store and give a Gift Certificate. We also give a cute little pair of shoes to hang on the tree to indicate the gift fully. Surprise Dad this Christmas with a pair of DACKS, or Mother with a pair of DR. LOCKE or HEEL-HUGGER. Ladies’ and Men’ LUGGAGE in MATCHED SETS Many colors to choose from. Misses and Ladies’ FIGURE SKATES also Pleasure Skating Outfits Little Tots Sizes 7 to 10 Boys’ and Men’s HOCKEY and SKATING OUTFITS Shoe Christmas Songs Are Featured at United S.S. Concert sang by a sang entitled Barbara primary sang "I Dunlop’s SHOES FITTED BY Store The United Church Christmas con­ cert was held on Friday evening, Dec­ ember 9 with a capacity crowd of par­ ents and interested friends. Robert Beattie welcomed all who attended, after which the superintend­ ent, Russell Zurbrigg, took charge of the program. The beginners class with its teacher, Mrs. Albert Rintoul "Away In a Manger,” followed recitation by Patsy Walker. Doreen Machan’s class of boys "Frosty the Snowman,” after which all enjoyed a humorous skit "Changing the Subject," by Edward’s class of girls. The class of Marjory MacKenzie Don’t Want To Play In Your Yard,”; Lois Walker’s class of girls presented a song and dance, “Lazy Mary” and Lois Crawford’s class of boys gave a recitation "White Gifts." Mrs. Andy Lunn’s girls then sang "Silent Night,” after which Rev. Mac­ Rae added his welcome to those pre­ sent. Sixteen boys of Lovell McGuire’s and Louis Hutton’s classes gave a song and recitation “Merry Christ­ mas" followed by Patricia Carmich­ ael’s girls who presented “What Makes Christmas” in song and story. Wilfred Caslick’s boys presented a "Minstrel Show" which included many well known negro spirituals. The girls of Mrs. Chas. Hodgins class and Mrs. Harold Burrell’s classed sang “Nuttin’ for Christmas,” Rev. MacRae’s class of boys presented "Shadows of the Manger" followed when we enjoyed a drill by Mrs. Gowdys girls’ class. Miss Phyllis John’s and Jack Woolfrey’s classes very capably presented the “Nativity Scene" in song and story. An Intermediate class of boys pre­ sented a TV show, Channel 88, which was much enjoyed. To finish off a perfect evening for the children Santa Claus appeared and presented each child with a bag of candy. first Christmas cards were in 1846 by Henry Cole, an The mailed ... — . , Englishman. The cards depicted a Victorian family assembled at the festive board and bore the now-fam­ ous greeting: "A Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you,” C.O.I.T. GROUPS HELD VESPER SERVICE The girjp of the Wingham C.G.I.T. groups held their national Christmas vesper service Sunday evening in the Wingham United Church. Many wor­ shippers joined the girls for this an- nual.serviee. The girls and leaders in middies'Entered the church in the pro- cefcsiopal' sihgjng "Hark the Herald Ringels Sing," to take their place in the. fi.hoir. loft. . Marjlyn Riehl called the congre­ gation.. to < worship. Shirley Armstrong read ' the ■ Christmas story from St. Luke1 and led the responsive reading; Gldria ..Macdonald led in prayer and presented, a .Christmas poem. ; 1 The C.G.I.T. as a choir, sang “Infant Holy" and a Czechoslovakian Christ­ mas lullaby, "Rocking," led by drey'at the Organ. The Rev. D. J. MacRae told 111*.I • Mr. The possibility of porn being groWn on a bigger basis in Huron County was discussed at the meeting by the guest speaker, J. J. Neilson. Mr. Neilson was introduced by Robert Allan, Brucefield, chairman of the association’s project committee, Mr. Neilson, an instructor in extension at the Ridgetown Agricultural School, said there were several reasons why the county should grow corn, mainly that.it is as safe a crop as any other cereal crop, provided the recommend­ ed varieties are used for the district. "Corn crops fit well into rotation plans," said the speaker, adding that as a row crop it helps clean up on weeds, that when turned over as a fertilizer, it protects the organic matter in the soil, that a fanner’s fertilizer dollar will bring him more returns for fertilizer used. on corn than any other crop, and that there is no need for expensive storage places. joy the With the study of the theme, “Good will and friendship to all Canadians,” the Woman’s Missionary Society of Wingham United Church held its Christmas meeting in the school room. The service was in charge of Mrs. G. N. Underwood, who had also pre­ pared the program. A table covered with Christmas greens carried long white candles, each to represent a group of people from other lands who have made their home in Canada. Mrs. J. Henry lighted the first candle and told of the Jew­ ish settlements; the second lighted by Mrs. W. F, Burgman was for the Canadian Indians and was followed by a solo, “An Indian Carol,” sung by Mrs. E. S. Lewis.. The French Cana­ dian candle was lighted by Mrs. S. Cowan and the carol, "O Come All Ye Faithful” was sung. Following the lighting of the candle for all Europ­ eans in Canada by Mrs. F. Edgar, two members of the junior choir, Sandra MacLennan and Carol Crawford sang the duet, “Beautiful Hills of Judea.” A candle of good will and friendship was lighted by Mrs. Fred Carbert and lastly, Mrs. Chas. Hopper had the candle of Christian love, the language that every tongue can understand. Mrs. A. Coutts read the Christmas story from St. Luke and Mrs. Under­ wood offered prayer. The president, Mrs. Roulston, con­ ducted the business portion of the meeting. The supply secretary report­ ed that six large cartons had been sent to overseas relief, which includ­ ed 13 new blankets as well as used clothing and a box of toys had gone to the port workers at Halifax. 1956 Officers The following officers were elected for 1956: Past pres., Mrs. W. J. Roul­ ston; pres., Mrs. Colin Fingland; vice- presidents, Mrs. W. J. Brown, Mrs. E. S. Lewis; rec.-sec., Mrs. Chas, Hopper; corres.-sec., Mrs. B. Cruikshank; treas, Mrs. Lloyd Hingston; treas. of expense fund, Mrs. F. R. Howson; literature sec., Mrs. Bert Armstrong; envelope sec., Mrs. Geo. Ross, Mrs. J. A. Fox; Christian stewardship, Mrs. P. Gow­ ans; Christian citizenship, Mrs. Wm. Field; community friendship, Mrs. J. H. Crawford; Associate Members, Mrs. Fred Davidson; supply, Mrs. N. Mc­ Laughlin, Mrs. Chas. Carter; convenor of social com., Mrs. J. J. Kerr; con­ vener of Communion, Mrs. W. F. Burg­ man; pianist, Mrs. W. W. Currie; auditor, Mrs. W. VanWyck; Baby Band leader, Mrs. Roy Bennett; Mis­ sion Band leaders, Mrs. DeWitt Miller, Mrs. Don Rosenhagen, Mrs. Jas. Ham­ ilton; C-G.I.T. leaders, Mrs. G. W. Tiffin, Mrs. A. D. McMurchy, Miss Mary Love. At the close of the meeting, several new members were welcomed and lunch was served by the social com­ mittee. NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS Dr, Clement Clarke Moore was ashamed of his famous poem, "Night Before Christmas" and would not ack­ nowledge it for more than 20 years. Other speakers on the program in­ cluded G. W. Montgomery, agricul­ tural representative for Huron Coun7 ty: Arthur S. Bolton, assistant agri­ cultural representative for Huron; Elston Cardiff, M.P., of Brussels; Tom Pryde, M.L.A. of Exeter; Vern Pincombe, reeve of Usborne Township. Officers Elected of the C.G.I.T- the story “White Christmas" which was written especially for this service by Miss Frances Russell. All who heard this story will surely cherish the of giving with love. In the candle-lighting service girls re-affirmed their C.G.I.T. pur­ pose. The five candle-lighters who stated the significance which the candles represented were: Mary Lee Hollenbeck, Irene Saint, Edith Scott, Greer Dunlop and Eleanor Goy. Dur­ ing the recessional each C.G.I.T. girl had her candle lit, then the group formed two circles in the darkened church before Mr. MacRae pronoun­ ced the benediction. Every year at Christmas, all Can­ adian Girls in Training, their parents and friends have an opportunity to share in the work committee of the Department of Christian Education of the Canadian Council of Churches. This committee sponsors and promotes the Canadian Girls in Training Movement through­ out the whole of Canada in all the churches. The offering which was tak­ en’by’the C.GXT. ushers, will be sent to this committee. Following the service the girls, their mothers and friends enjoyed their Christmas social and song gath­ ering in the Sunday School room. Lunch was served before ‘Taps’ was sung. The C.G.I.T. leaders, Miss Mary Love,’Mrs. A. D. McMurchy, and Mrs. G. W. Tiffin hope that those who par­ ticipated in this service will benefit from it. reap Wingham Hustlers Hold Christmas Dinner The annual Christmas dinner of the Mary Blastings Club was held at the Legion Home when over fifty en­ joyed a full course turkey dinner and all the. trimmings. Mr. Art Cartier, Mrs. J. A. Livermore and Mrs. J. Greenwood, of London, also attend­ ed. After the dinner the meeting was opened with the Creed and the Lord’s prayer. The roll was called and the minutes of the last meeting were read. The president, Mrs. Crothers, wel­ comed the London visitors and other guests with Mrs. Livermore and Mrs- Greenwood replying. Mr. Cartier gave a speech and made some nice little puppies from balloons, which he hand­ ed out. An honored member, Mrs. K. Hutch­ ison, was able to be present and the club presented her with a necklace and a Mary Hastings pin. The pre­ sentation was made by Mr. Cartier. Mrs. Harvey Aitchison made a dona­ tion to help with Christmas bags, and all members are to take Christmas cake, cookies and candy to Mrs. Cro­ thers’ home on December 21st-, where bags will be filled for distribution to shut-ins around town, old people at the hospital and the McKay Nursing Home. Mrs. Olive Walker gave the report of the nominating committee as fol­ lows: President, Mrs. Velma Balser; vice-president, Mrs. Emily Elston; secretary, Mrs. Mary Campbell; treas­ urer, Mrs. Eva Carr. The next meet­ ing will be held at the home of Mrs. Hogg with bingo as entertainment. There was an exchange of Christ­ mas gifts, everyone present receiving a gift. Tickets had been sold on a satin comforter for which Mrs. Liver­ more drew the ticket. Mrs. Balser was the winner. Mrs. Carrie Cruickshank provided music for a sing-song and the balance of the evening was spent in Contests which were enjoyed by all. Returned to office for the second term were president, R. W. Procter, R.R. 5, Brussels; first vice-prseident, Harry Sturdy, Auburn; second vice- president, Alan Walper, R.R. 3, Park­ hill, with G. W. Montgomery, agri­ cultural representative for Huron County, as secretary-treasurer. The executive members include W. R. Dougall, Hensail, county weed in­ spector; Russell Bolton, R.R. 1, Dub­ lin, past president, and H. H. Strang, R.R. 1, Hensail, a provincial director for Huron, Perth, and Bruce counties. Directors include: East Wawanosh Township, Harry Sturdy; Hay Town­ ship; Delbert Geiger, Zurich; Stanley Township, Elmer Webster, Varna; Usborne Township, Harry Dougall, R.R. 3, Exeter; Tuckersmith Town­ ship, Bob Allan, Brucefield; Hullett Township, Oliver Anderson, Londes- • boro; McKillop Township, George Wheatley, R.R. 1, Dublin; Grey Town­ ship, Bill Turnbull, R.R. 2, Brussels; Howick Township, Fred Doubledee, R.R. 1, Wroxeter; Turnberry Town­ ship, Clarence Shaw, Wingham; Ash­ field Township, Ralph Foster, R.R. 3, Goderich; Morris Township, R. W- Procter, R.R. 5. Brussels; West Wa- wanosh Township, Tom Webster;,. R.R. 2, Auburn; Goderich Township,.. Walter Forbes, R.R. 2, Clinton; Col- borne’ Township, Bill Clark, R.R. S, Goderich and Stephen Township, Alan Walper, R.R. 3, Parkhill. ) of of CKNX, introduced the’ Mr. Jan Schokking, B-Av of Holland, who had spent Kenya, East Africa, in the of the Mau-Maus, before to Ontario. He compared the of governments there and The annual meeting and banquet the Huron County Farm. Forum was held on Wednesday last in the Mem­ orial Hall, Blyth, with about 175 pre­ sent. The president, Mrs. Gordon Greig presided. The meeting opened with a sing* song and a short program and Bob Carbert speaker, formerly time in country moving method here, emphasizing that the nearer people and their ideas for prosperity for their community are to the gov­ ernment, the better government they have. He said that Canada, through the farm forum had a real contribu­ tion to make to other lands, showing how the finding's of weekly discussions in forum groups were finally brought to the governments attention. The speaker said that forums would’ work in any land where people were* allowed to discuss their problems. Mr, Schokking spoke briefly on the different habits and customs of the Kenya people. About twenty forums answered the roll call. Wilfred Shortreed, past president of the Huron Federation of Agriculture, was in charge of the election of offi­ cers, Those from this district were: West Wawanosh, Cecil Falconer; East Wawanosh, Albert Coultes; Morris, Howard Wilkinson; Grey, Charles; Turnbull; Turnberry, Gordon Greig.