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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1942-12-03, Page 1With Which Is Amalgamated The Gonie Vidette and Wroxeter News. Anuammuommirm.porr.momen, -Subscriptions $2.O0 Por Year "- Single copies Five Cents WINCH IM, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 3rd., 1942 ,.....M.MOMM.........=.......••••••••••••=••••••••••••n ••••10111mimmalimmumilm. ACCLAMATIONS FOR ALL OFFICES HERE Nomination Meeting Was Poorly Attended REEVE REDMOND IS AFTER WARDENSHIP Second Time For Him To Enter This Contest ACCLAMATION IN EAST VVAWANOSH Reeve and Council Returned For Another Year LOCAL COUPLE HAD NARROW ESCAPE Mr: and Mrs, John Gibbons Were Overcome By Furnace Gas Fumes. . R, C. A. F. STAFF WERE BUSY HERE Former Wingham Girl On The Recruiting Staff ...,••••••••••••••• To be overcome with as fumes- from the furnamas they were prepars ing to go to church 'on Sunday morn-" big was the unusual experience of Mr. And Mrs. John, Gibbons, Patrick street.. The furnace is operated by a blower and an explosion happened; Gas pour- ed up into the house, Mr, Gibbons went and fixed it but after coming up, stairs was so affected 'by the gas that it was an hour before he was able to get to the phone and call Dr. W. A, Crawford, Mrs. Gibbon% who was sitting in the kitchen, was' also overcome and neither of them could get off the chairs on which they were sitting, When the doctor ar-. rived he threw open the windows and doors and after other treatment they came around in about an hour, but were still very weak. On Monday Flying Officer. J, W. Peers spent the day here recruiting ,,-and-he reports that the day was a busy one, A number of men made inquiries and also eight girls, Cpl. 'Anna MdGilliyray of the Wo- men's Division of the R. C. A. F, is ,:a member of the recruiting staff and accompanied F. 0, Peers. She is a former Wingham girl, danghter of MT. James McGillivray of Kincardine, She had a great time during the day re- newing acquaintances. She was very :keen about the work the girls in the W. 'D. are doing. Airwomen she said, .study at R. A. C. F. Schools in various places and all agree that they, are .grand courses, We're well equipped to do a real job, she said, and the training is not only going to be use- ful for the duration but afterward -also, she said. • ELECTION WILL BE HELD FOR COUNCIL IN TURNI3ERRY Harold Moffat Was'Elected Reeve By . Acclarrtation A short, but f4ly well attended meeting was held in the Orange Hall, 13lueVale, on Friday afternoon for the annual nomination l'or the Township of Turnberry. The'aneeting was free of any excitement and for a time look- ed as if no election would be held, but before the time for qualification had elapsed, changes has; occurred and an election for council 'Will be held with five running, four to be elected. Rol- and Grain, who has been reeve for eight years, withdrew and Harold Mof- fat was elected by acclamation. • At the close of the nominations the following list of those nominated, to- gether with their mOvers and secon- ders was read by the clerk, W. R. Cruickshank. For Reeve Roland Grain, by ).-olin Balfour and C, Rettinger. *Harold Moffat, by J. Ross King PERCY BIGGS NOW A PILOT OFFICER, Another Wingham boy has been honoured with a commission in the R. C, A. F. He is Percy Biggs, son of Mr. and Mrs. Percy Biggs, Lower Wingham. Last week Percy gradu- ated at the top of the class at Moss- bank, Sask., in a bomb and 'gunnery course. A month prior to that he headed the class at Winnipeg in the wireless course, On graduation 'at Mossbank he was given the rank of Sergeant and proceeded home on leave. While here he was notified that he . had been granted his commission, On behalf of this community we extend congratulations. Percy left on Tues- day. Reeve Raymond R, Redmond of East.Wawanosh, when he was accord- ed an acclamation on Friday, stated that he was throwing his hat into the ring in the wardenship race. Two years ago he contested this office and made a remarkable showing for a man who has but two years experience in the county council, Since that time he has been a member of the road committee and was this year chair- man. Reeve Redmond was first elected to the East Wawanosh council in 1982 and he, sat on the council board in 1933. He was out of the council in 1934-35 as he lost out in a race for reeve. Since that time he has been on council three years as a councillor and four as reeve. • Alex F. MacDonald of Ashfield is in the race for the position of warden and there is some talk of Reeve Ben Tuckey entering the contest. Raymond has a host of friends in this district that wish him success, INSTITUTE RECEIVED . CONVENTION REPORT Mrs. T, Bowers Gave Interesting Paper The regular monthly meeting of the Women's Institute was held on Friday afternoon in the council e4arnbers. The meeting opened with the Insti- tute Ode and the Lord's Prayer, An instructive and very informative account of the Area Convention of the Institute which was held in the Crystal Ballroom of the Hotel London recent- ly, was given by Mrs. W. J, Hender- son;' • "Suppose the British had been isola- tionists" was the subject of a well pre- pared paper by Mrs. Thomas Bower. At the close of her talk Mrs. Bower called on Rev. W. A. Beecroft who gave a prayer for all men making world peace posiible. A feature of the meeting was two solos rendered in fine voice by Rev. W. A. Beecroft with Mrs,'Beecroft accoinpaning him at the piano. Following the close of the meeting the hostesses served tea, the table-pre- senting lovely appearance decorated with bronze, yellow and white mums, The hostesses were, Mrs. Joe Kerr, Mrs. A. R. DuVal, Mrs. W. Welling, Mrs. B. Wellwood, Mrs, Walpole, Sr. 1„ I R. J. SCOTT NAMED TO DIRECTORATE At a meeting of the United Farm- ers Co-operatipe Company held. on Thursday in Toronto, Mr. R. J. Scott was again named to the directorate of the company. For some years now he has been on this board. Others on the board are: W. C. Good, Brantford; W. A. Amos, Palmerston; Agnes Mac- phail, Ceylon; W. Gs Nicholson, North Bruce; Hugh Bailey, Dundalk; Ralph Staples, Cavan; D. E. Stauffer, Bright; N. M. Marshall, Norwich. 19 SHOPPING DAYS BEFORE CHRISTMAS Another reminder this week that Christmas is just around the corner. De your realize that there are just 19 more days in which to do your Christ- mas shopping. Wingham stores are ready to serve you with your require- ments. You will be agreeably sur- prised at the large and varied stock of Christmas merchandise in the 1/Vi ham Stores. Buy early for best sslec- tions. Purchased Fine Foxes A. R, DuVal attended the Fox Show at Brampton last week and purchased at the show a pair of beautiful pearl platinum foxes. The male fox won the first prize for adult male pearl platinum and also took the reserve championship for male pearl platinum. The vixen was second prize winner in the class for young pearl platinum females. Mr. DuVal is also, waiting delivery for two pearl platinum pups purchased from the same ranch near Ottawa, the Mansfield original nota- tion stock. Off To Florida Dr. and Mrs. R. C. Redmond are leaving on Thursday this week for St. Petersburg, Florida, where they will spend the winter, No Trace Of Missing Plane No trace has been found of the Avro-Anson plane that has been miss- ing since Saturday night from its base at Port Albert. Many planes have conducted a search but to no avail. Four of a crew mere with the plane and it is said by the staff at Port Albert that it must be within sixty miles of the station. Oil was seen on the water south of Goderich, but investigation failed to discover any clue. It is now thought that the plane must have .gone down in the lake. REV. E. 0. GALLAGHER SPOKE TO LIONS Told of Work and Aims of the Boy, Scouts and N. Walker, Roy Porter, by Jotn Morrison and H. Bateman. For Cotincil Harold Moffat, by Thos. W. Walk- er and Robt. W. Hogg. Cedril Moffat, by J. Ross King and N. 'Walker. *R. Wilton, by N. Walker and Thos. W. Walker. *John V. Fisher, by Jas. Peacock and Ed, Johnston. *Percy King, by H. Bateman and H. Casemore. *Roy Porter, by Elgin Johnston and H. Casemore. Ed. K. Jenkins, by C. Rettinger and Isaac J. Wright. *James Breckenridge, by I. J. Wright and C.. Moffat. Those marked with an (*) have qualified. Isaac J. Wright was appointed chairman, and conducted a short, snappy meeting. The speakers were as follows: Roland Grain He presented a short and concise report of the financial condition of the county, stating that there would be an estimated. balance of approximately $5000 at the end of the year. That most committees had kept within their estimates. $30,000 had been set aside in Vic- tory Bonds to be held 'for extra work after the war as farm prices then will not be as good as now. He consider- ed this sound judgement and should be continued next year. A special assessment of half a mill, about $26,000, had been levied for war (Continued On page three) RED CROSS EXPRESS THANKS TO DONORS Any Who Have Not Yet Volunteered As Blood Donors Can Do So All governing hoards here will re- main the same in 1943 as they were for 1942 as an acclamation was ac- corded the Mayor, Reeve, Councillors, the Hydro Commissioner and mem- bers of the Public School Board, The nominations ,were as follows: Mayor 5, H. Crawford by A. j, Walker and W. H. Gurney. Reeve • J. J. Evans by J, H, Crawford and R, H, Lloyd. - Council Elmer Wilkinson by W. VanWyck and F. L. Davidson, Fred Davidson by M. Johnson and D. Kennedy.. Murray Johnson by F. L. Davidson and J. J. Evans, R, H. Lloyd by F. L. Davidson and M. Johnson, Duncan Kennedy by J. H. Crawford and Alf. Lockridge. Walter VanWyck by Murray John- son and D. Kennedy. The above all qualified. Albert Foxton by J. W, Hanna and 0, V. Hayden (did not qualify). Commissioner W, H. Gurney by W. F. Burgman and A. J. Walker, The other mem- bers of the commission are the Mayor and Mr. A. J. Walker. Public School Board Ward 1—Alf. Lockridge by C. B. Armitage and W, F. Burgrnan, Ward 3—Gordon Gannett by W. F. Burgman and A, Lockridge. Ward 3—C, B, Armitage by A. Lockridge and W. F. Burgman. Ward 4—W. F. Burgman by A. Lockridge and C. B. Armitage. Other members of this board are W. T. Cruickshank; George R. Scott; Chas. Lloyd; Capt. (Dr.) W. A, Irwin,' overseas' Town Clerk, W. A. Galbraith, read the names of those who were nomin- ated at the close of the nominating period and Ex-Mayor John W. Hanna was appointed chairman for the bal- ance of the meeting. He called on Mayor Crawford to speak first, Mayor 3. H. Crawford One thing we did during the year was sell the implement shed to the Highways department. Building not valuable to the town and we have now the highways equipment housed here. Snow plows start out from here which is a big advantage. The finances are much better than for 15 or 20 years. Nine years ago when I entered council, he said the debenture debit was $127,000 while to- clay it is $35,000. In 1943 it will drop to $12,000 and after 1934 to 82056, ti.n two years will amount to about $1000 or ,about equal to 1 mill. During this period all services have been maintain- ed.' Real estate is getting better 'in value, he said, and will be better when taxes are lowered. There has been a demand for houses. (Continued on page two) Purchased The Dore Home Mr, and Mrs. Herbert Campbell have purchased the Dore house, on Shuter Street. Stores Open Wednesday Afternoons ' During this month the Wingham Stores will not observe the usual Wed- nesday half holiday. Hospital Auxiliary To Meet The regular meeting of the Ladies.' Auxiliary to the Wingham General Hospital will be held in the Council Chambers on Monday afternoon next, December 7th, at 3,45 o'clock, Christmas Tree Lighting Order According to an order of the Dom- inion Power Controller, Chritsmas, tree lighting shall be permitted in con- nection with churches, on Christmas Eve and Christmas night. Inside Christmas trees only may be lighted and these treestiiaa be bleated in's."' Churches, Sunday SclibtilS, Parish Halls or other buildings connected with churches of any recognized relig- ious organization. Householders may have inside decorations but not out- side and schools are not allowed any decorations. • Trousseau Tea Held Mrs, Adam Zurbrigg entertained at her home in Fordwich on Tuesday, November 24 in honor of her daughter Vera, bride of this month, Receiving- the guests were Mrs, Zurbrigg, her daughter and Miss Greta Stewart. Miss Margaret Brown and Mrs. Roy Gedeke displayed the gifts and trous- seau in the afternoon. Mrs, E. Zur- brigg poured the tea, asisting with the, lunch were Miss Ruby Zurbrigg, Min Gladys Musgrove, Mrs. Warren Zur- brigg amid Mrs. Wes. Heimpel. The guest of honor received many beauti- ful and useful gifts. • • Tea And Baking Sale The Ladies' Guild of St. Paul's Church will hold an afternoon tea and sale of aprons, cookies and home made buns in the Parish Hall, Friday, December 4th, Attended Banquet At London Lieut, Col, George Howson atended the banquet tendered Col, Ralston, Minister of Defence by the Senior Of- ficers of Military District No. 1. The banquet was held at the London Hunt Club on Thursday evening, The attendance at the Nomination nieetipg in East Wawanosh was not very large on Friday afternoon and the meeting passed off very quietly, When J, D, Beecroft who was nom- ioated for Reeve declared it was not his intention to contest this office at this time Reeve Raymond R. Red- mond informed those present that he was throwing his hat into the ring for the Wardenship of the county. The nominations were as follows: Those marked with an (*) qualified, For Reeve *Raymond R, Redmond by J. Buchanan and 'Harvey Black; J. Dus- tan Beecroft by John Gillespie and John Mason. For Council Fred W. Cook by Harold Walsh and John P. McCallum, *J. Dustan Beecroft by Charles Leaver and James A. Falconer. *Norman McDowell by Fred J. Cook and John L. McDowell. *Harvey Black by Fred W. Cook and J. Buchanan. *Lewis Ruddy by Win. J, Dobie and Fred Toll, Jr. When the time for nominations was declared up by. Clerk Alex Porterfield, he asked that a chairman be appointed and the honours went to the veteran 87-year-old ex-reeve, John Gillespie. R. R. Redmond The first speaker called upon was Reeve R. R. Redmond. He did not intimate at this time that he would contest the wardenship but when cal: led on later stated that he would try for this honour. "I feel that the people of East Wa- wanosh are interested in the affairs of the township despite the rather small number present" he said. He recalled the fact that he had now been four years reeve and proceeded to give a very comprehensive account of the standing of the county. He informed the meeting that the county ex,peets to have a surplus at the end of the year of $5409.34. The county highways spent just about half this year as in 1941 about (Continued on page seven) Spoke To Belgrave Institute Mrs. W. J. Henderson, president of the West Huron Women's Institute, gave an address at the Meeting of the Belgrave Institute last' week, Preached At United Church ' Rev. William Scott, who recently re- turned from 28 years of service as a missionary in Korea, preached the sermon in Wingham United Church, Sunday mooning. Mink Prize Winner A. R. DuVal attended the Mink Show at Toronto this week and show- ed two of his minks. One of these won a ribbon of merit, This year rib- bons of merit were given to the best ten mink in each class and, was given top A grading. Have You A Radio License? This is a warning to those who have neglected to secure a radio license. We have observed in some of the weekly papers that the radio inspector has been about checking up and that viol- ators are receiving notices to appear in court. Moore Held Euchre Party A progressive Euchre party was held last Wednesday evening at the home of Miss Loretta Fitzpatrick, keg, on behalf of the Catholic Wo- men's League, The ladies' first prize was won by Mrs, Andy Anstett and the second prize by Miss Anna Mc. K innon, The gentlemen's first prize was won by Alec McKinnon and the second prize by Mr. R, A. .Spotton. RESULTS OF DISTRICT NOMINATIONS Kinloss Reeve — Richard Elliott, George Council (four to be elected)— Dan T. MacKinnon, Earl. Hodgins, Alex. MacKeniie, J. W. Coldwell, James Macintosh and P, A. Murray. West Wawanosh Reeve — Thomas Webster, Brawn Smyth. Council (four to be elected)—Gor- don McPherson, Harold Gaunt, Wal- lace Miller, Everrett Finnigan, David lIcAllister, George Kennedy, George Webb. Carrick Reeve—Jacob Fisher (accl.). Council—Linus Bruder, Dan Rieder, 'Charles Schafter, R. J. Morrisson 4(accl.), Culross Reeve — Joseph A. McInnes (accl.), Council — Lester Falconer, Joseph H. Wall, John' Moffat, Alphonse Zim- (accl.). Blyth Reeve — W. H. Morritt (accl.). Council (four to be elected)—Ans- lem Taylor,.Arthur Barr, Emerson Wright, Herbert Dexter, Franklin Bainton, School , Board — Garfield Doherty, William Thuell, A, L. Kernick (accl.). P.U.C. — Gordon Elliott (accl.). Ashfield Reeve, Alex F, McDonald; deputy reeve, Gilbert Frayne. Councillors—Lorne Johnston, Cecil Johnston, Fred Anderson, (accl,), Colborne Reeve—William Thom, Alex. Wat- son, Nelson McCarty. Council (four to be elected)—James Feagan, William Clark, Leslie John- ston, Ralph Fisher, Stanley Snyder. Hullett Reeve—john Ferguson (accl.). Council -- John Armstrong, George Brown, Victor Kennedy and Ira Rapes sop (accl.). Goderich Township Reeve—Ben Rathwell (accl.). Council—Harry Corey, George Ginn, Robert Smith, James Sterling. Hensall • Reeve .— R. E Shaddock, (acct.). Council—F, W, Fink, J. Parkins, Alvin Kerslake, S. Smalacombe (accl.) . School Trustees—J. Flynn, G. R. Hess; E. L, Nickle (acct.), - Public Utilities Com. — C, (accl.). Walkerton Mayor—J. B. Erdman (acct.). Reeve — S. H, Cross, Irvin .Lob- singer. council (six to be elected)—.C. G. Bruder, J. Busliderter, Robert Mirth- an, M. Pearson, George Dann, H, T. Duehlow, W. C. Winters, Norm j'ackson. School Board—Otto Monk, R. D. Nicholson, Dr. George Hind (accts.). Town of Goderich Mayor—E, D. Brown. Reeve—R, E. Turner. Deputy Reeve—W. 3, Baker. Councillors — W. Sutherland, D. Sproul; J. B. Hucitins, P. ,j, Ryan, C. Attridge, D, 13, Mooney, Public School Trustees—St. David's Ward, Mrs. 'George Johnston; St, Pat- rick's Ward, B, 3, Pridhain; St, George's Ward, George Mactwart; St, Andrew's Ward, Harold S. Turner, all by acclamation, Itintardiue Mayor—W. Pollock (add). Reeve--William Walsh ('acel.) Cant-milk:its (six to be elected) T. A, Medaw, M. L. Gregg, Albert Maynard, Herbert Bagslaw, Samttel MaeXerizie, Matheson McGaw, John tanbury. Pitte, (two to be elected) — Harry Johnston, P. W. Kearns,' ohn G. Minton, HIGH SCHOOL LIT MET ON FRIDAY Interesting Program Was Given By Students The November feeting of the High School Literary Society was held in the auditorium at time High School on. Erlday afternoon, The meeting open- etl with the singing of "0 Canada," President Jim Coultes was in The chair, Time program consisted of a Llano solo by Joyce Walker; a vocal duet by Dorothy Wade and Marjorie Falcon.. er; a scene from the 'Merchant of Vett- ice by Beth 13rydges, Lois Kelly, Ada Dow; a skit "Sal and ,her Pal" by Ed.. win Elston and Maitland Edgar; jour- nal by the eclitor, George Thomson, The critics remarks were giveu Miss B. 'Gordon and the meeting dos- d with the singing of God Save King, Damaged, Plane Taken To Trenton During the first part of the week a crew of ten airmen were here with a big bus and two trucks to salvage the plane that came down a week ago Saturday on the farm of Ken. Camer- on, about a mile from Lucknow. The body of the plane was loaded onto one truck and the wings on another, The loaded trucks were on the streets here Tuesday noon and caused con- siderable excitement. The fitanc which was from Port Albert was con- siderably damaged but no one was in- jured. when it came down, The sal- vage crew were from Trenton, The Red Cross Society expresses their thanks to all those who donated at the Blood Donors Clinic here last week. ' Any who have not yet volunteered are asked to do so. Leave your name with Mr. W. G. Hamilton at the Bell Telephone Co. or the Red Cross rooms.' Another clinic is expected to be held this month and those who have volunteered and not yet donated will be given an opportunity at that time, The following reported at the last clinic: Dr. G. H. Ross; W. G. Hamiltoro . M, Peebles; Garnet Farrier; Car- man Farrier; Ronald Rae; Andrew S. Anstett; Ermin Copeland; Harold Wild; Allan Reid; Rennie Goy; James Henderson; George Skinn; Delbert Ewing; T. A, Currie; Wilber Tiffin; James Sell; Alex McDonald; Wm, Tucker; Roy Manuel; Harveys\Nier- garth; Alton Adams; W. H. French; John McKibben; W. A. Galbraith; George E. Northwood; Harold L, Hut- ton; Duncan Kennedy; Alan Williams; Harold Brooks; Clark MacLean; Don- ald MacLean; H, PynI; Jack Col- vin; Joseph Schneider; Kenneth Stapleton; Harry Merkley; Harold Vincent; George Scott; Lloyd Hing- stom Orville Welsh; Harvey Aitch- ison; Dr, Geo, Howson; Walter Woods; Rev. W. A, Beecroft; George Hetherington; C, Coultes; Alf, tockeridge; Grant MacLean; George Hall; Bill Kirkwood; L, Cunningham; Win. Hilbert; A, 1. Walker; Stanley Campbell; Parker Campbell; Stafford tateson; Henry Pintoul; Wm, V. Abraham; Armstrong; 5, H. Crawford; Dr, Win, Connell; B. Stuckey. Holding Men's Marathon Bridge The members of the4 Alps Golf Club are preparing to hold a men's mara- thon bridge. A large number have already signified their intentions to play. Any others who wish to take part please leave your names with either Howard Sherbondy or W. H. French, Curled At Kitchener On Friday the rink of J. H. Craw- ford, H L. Sherbondy, Onia'r Haseb grove, Art, Wilson, skip, returned to Kitchener to take part in the bonspeil, They had played the previous Mon- day and by virtue of their winning two games in the Second event were eligible to continue, They had tough luck loosing out 'in their first game in the semi-finals by :t single shot, On. Thursday j, Carr, Sr., 3, Hanna, Fred ,Davidson, Donald Rae, skip, attended .this spell. They lost their first game but came back strong to win the sec= and but failed to advance further. BINGO! BINGO! Don't forget the Bingo in the Armouries, Friday evening, December 4th. Good prizes to choose from, 25 games for 25e. 'Special tickets on chiekens G for 25c, Under auspices of the N,C.o.'s of the 09th (Res) Battery. Proceeds for War Charities, BRIDGE CLUB Nine tables took part in the weekly meeting of the Wingham Bridge Club held on Thursday evening. The re- sults were: East and West-1st., Mrs. C. G. Gammage and Rd, Harrison; 2nd., Mrs, R. S. Hetherington and Duncan Kennedy; 3rd., Mrs, Bert Porter and Howard Sherbondy; 4th,, • Art Wilson and Bert Porter; 5th., Miss Margaret MacLean and Jack Mason. North and South — 1st, Mrs. H. Green and J, H, Crawford; 2nd., Mrs. H. C. MacLan and W H. French; 3rd., Miss Mary Johnston and Mrs, Herbert Campbell; 4th,, Miss V, McPherson and Mrs. George Ross; 5th., Mrs, 0, Colborne and !Gordon MacKay. A regular Lions Luncheon was held at the Queen's Coffee Shop last Fri- day evening. Guests were Scout Master Carl Deans, and Sounts Jim Hall and Lionel Gallagher. A resolu- tion was introduced by Lion Dr. Geo, Ross, chairman of the War Services Committee that the expenses in con- nection with the lunch served to Blood Donors at the Clinics be paid for by the Lions Club. This was unanimous- ly approved by the Lions, Lion Dr, Bill Connell reported the Clink as very successful and stated that another Clinic would be held in a month or so, when the rest of the volunteers would be called upon. Tailtwister Gord Buchanan imposed fines vigorously and in an almost painless manner with the assistance of Lion Harold Pym playing soft music. Lion Tamer George Northwood led the singing, and a feature was a solo by Lion Dr. Redmond, A Southern air was selected as being appropriate as Lion Redmond is leaving shortly for Florida, President Stan Hall introduced as speaker of the eveningoLion (Rev.) Otto Gallagher who addressed the Club on work of the Boy Scouts, Lion Gallagher enumerated the many ways in which Boy Scouts were assisting in the war effort in the Red Cress, War Loans, sale of War Savings 'cer- tificates, collecting reading matter, Salvage Campaigns and in 'Many other ways, The training of Scouts was valuable as the boys were taught to be self reliant and to take care of themselves under all conditions. Out- standing examples of heroism :and bravery of Scoots were cited, Lion Gallagher elosed his address with . a Stirring Plea to not only assist the SOWS as the Club was doing at pres- ent, but to get behind them to a great- er extent and encourage thein in their fine work, President Stan. Hall thank. ed Lion Gallagher for his fine address and the meeting ,claSed With the Lions song and the Roar. NOV. DONATIONS TO RED CROSS The Witighain Branch of the Red Cross wishes to acknowledge the following donations received in Nov- ember, and' to thank the donors for their gifts; Miss Duff, 1 scarf; Mrs, Geo, Phip- pen, 1. crib quilt, 1 quilt top; Mrs. August Hointith, 2 quilt tops; 9th. of Turnberry, 1 afghan, 1 quilt; White- church Red Cross, 13 quilts, 1 crib sttilt, 0 prS, socks, 3 acre caps; White- church limier Red Cross, 1 starf. Cash Donations— Miss McCallum $1.00; No Name 850; Paid on pledges $1.00,