The Wingham Advance-Times, 1942-12-17, Page 3Genuine Shoe
Leather Values
Sale Positively Closes
December 24th
Ladies Velvet Goloshes, fur-trimmed, only .. $2.39
Ladies Shoes -- Cinderalla sizes — less than
1/2 price, only 98c
Beautiful quality suedes, reg. $4.50, only ... $2.98
Ladies "Medcalf Shoes — "Cinderella sizes",
reg $6.00, only $2.50
Ladies Jersey Goloshes, less than 1/2 price,
only 89c
Childrens Bedroom Slippers 39c up.
Childrens 3-Buckle Goloshes, only $1.49
Childrens Fur-trimmed Velvet° Goloshes, only $1,.95
All Childrens Shoes Slashed Once More.
Men's Bedroom Slippers, only ' 85c up.
Men's Calf Oxfords .... $2.69 - $2.98 - $3.49 - $3.98
Boys Boots & Oxfords, only ....... $1.69 pr.
Boys Skate Boots, only 75c pr.
SELLING OUT
The Former Willis Shoe , Store
SALE BY LICHTMAN & CO.
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World Wide News In Brief Form
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Bomb Repairs Cost
Britain $145,440,000
London, — The war damage com-
mission announced that the equivailent
of $145,440,000 so far has been spent
for repairs to bomb-damaged property
in Britain and that this represented
payment on 1,000,000 out of 1,100,000
claims filed.
Government Will Not
Oppose Bracken
Ottawa, — Prime Minister King
made clear in a statement that the
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WAR.T/ME TRAVEL TIP NO, 5
PiElisfigodulit to de adad
War traffic makes ;heavy" denten& On
railway accommodations it e now more
than ever,,,,,it is necessary le consider
the convenience of othersi
A New Shipment of Smart
Luggage Just Arrived.
Gladstone Bags — Ladies' Sta-
Paks — Overnight Cases.
U. S. Pouring Men Overseas
'Washington, — President Roose-
velt Informed Congress that by the
end of this month American forces
overseas will number more than 1,000,-
000 men.
Canadian Fliers Very Active
Ottawa, — Canadian airmen hum-
med over the skyways of Europe last
week on offensive operations that took
them to Turin, to Southwest Germany,
to the Netherlands and industrial
Northern France.
Former Health Mininister Dies
— Sudbury, — Dr. J. M, Robb, for
many eyars minister of Health in the
Ontario Government, died Friday
`afternoon at Blind River, following a
brief illness, An ardent Conservatvie,
Dr. Robb was known in practically
every Conservative stronghold across
the Dominion, having been for some
time national organizer for the party
prior to the last Federal election. As
a member for East Algoma he was.
widely known and had a host of
friends,
Italian Spies Sent To Prison
Rio De Janeiro, — Count Edinondo
Robilant, chief of a large Italian spy
ring' operating in South America, and
five of his aides were sentenced by
the National Security Tribunal • to
serve from eight to twenty years in
prison.
Prisoners Joined Forces
Between 100 and 200 prisoners have
been released from penitentiaries and
prisons in Canada to join the armed
forces, Hon. Louis S. St. Laurent,
minister of justice,. revealed in an in-
terview at London.
Wants Albania Freed
Washington, — State Secretary Cor-
dell Hull named the restoration of a
free Albania as one of the war aims
for which the United States is fight-
ing. A statement by Hull with ad-
miration and appreciation the resist-
ance of guerilla fighters in Albania
against enemy troops of 'occupation.
Order Shackles From Prisoners
London, — Britain and, Canada
ordered shackles stricken from Ger-
man war prisoners Saturday and waits
eel to see whether Germany would
follow suit. "Welcoming" the sug-
gestion of the Siviss Government that
Germany, Britain and Canada release
all prisoners from chains on Decem-
ber 15, the British and Canadian Gov-
ernments went the Swiss one better
and ordered the then unshackled Sat-
urday.
Expects To Fill Bacon Contract
Ottawa, — Agriculture Minister
Gardiner expressed belief that Can-
ada could meet its new bacon contract
with Britain if given' "reasonable
weather" and the co-operation of
every man, woman and child on Can-
.adian farms and the Provincial and
Federal Agricultural Departments.
Hitler Selects New Staff Chief
London, -- Gen. Kurt Zeitzler, 47,
a reputed protege of Nazi Gestapo
Chief Heinrich Himmler,_ has been
named by Hitler as chief of the Ger-
man general staff, the Berlin radio
disclosed. Zejtler, who has jumped
from the rank of colonel at the start of
the war to one of the highest military
posts in Germany, succeeds the veter-
an Gen. Franz Von Haider.
Recapture. Six Escaped Nazis
Gravenharst, Out., — Six German
air force officers who escaped from a
prisoner-of-war camp near here were
back in camp, while police through-
out Ontario kept a close watch for the
seventh, who participted in the break
—second largest from a prison camp
in Canada since the war began.
May Call Married Men
Ottawa, — The manpower situation
in relation to the Armed forces may
lead to the call-up of married men, it
was learned bete, The question has
been under lengthy discussion by army
authorities and the Government, but
via decision has been reached, Such
a call would be under the National Re-
sources Mobilization Act and it would
be in respect to service lit Canada —
not outside of Canada.
NOW Rental Ruling
Ottawa, — New rental regulations
aimed at relieving tenants of the fear
of having their homes "sold over their
heads" and of having to find other
accotnodatiort on relatively short not-
GIFTS FOR HER
Sulette Slips ,
. — . — $1,98
. , . $1.49 to $1.79
sleeves) .. $1.29
„ 49c to 75c
• — .. .. — $1.49
$1.00 - $1.49
Snuggle Down Bed Jackets , .
Flannelette Night Gowns (long
Fancy Rayon Panties . . ,
Flannelette Pyjamas „ ..
Ladies' Hats (Clearance)
GIFTS FOR HIM
Dress Shirts ....... , $1.29, $1.79, $1.98
Ties (boxed) 35c, 59c
Yama Pyjamas $2.25
Flannelette Robes $3.98
Scarfs—Jeager Wool 98c
Fine Hose 25c to 75c
Wool Cardigans $2.49
Lined Windbreaker Smocks $3.25
We have a choice selection of Men's and Women's
Bedroom Slippers at Reasonable Prices.
Also many other gifts not listed.
SHOP EARLY FOR BEST SELECTIONS
Ladies' Hose I 1
59c - 75c - 89c - $1.00
Lace Tablescloths (67x68)
Mesh Lisle
.. $1.00, $1.25
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.$1,98
Ladies'
Hose
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Men's, Ladies' and Children's Wear.
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31st October, 1942 Condensed Statement as at
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tances
$130,460,734
71,743,996
5,233,625
5,005,084
Commercial Loans and Discounts
Bank Premises
Liabilities of Customers under Letters of Credit, Accep
and Sundry Other Assets
$212, 443,439
Tothitto, Cowl&
November 23, 1942
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ASSETS
Cash on Hand and in Banks, including Bank o
Deposit with Minister of Finance
Government and Other Securities
Call Loans
$2 1 2,443,439
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Canada $ 39,791,426
182,810
8 7,168,8 52
3,317,646
LIABILITIES
Deposits
Deposits by Other Banks
Notes in Circulation
Letters of Credit, Acceptances and Sundry Other Liabilities„
$184,639,772
3,739,801
3,519,749
5,677,616
97,576,938
4,866,501 Capital, Reserve and Undivided Profits 1 1
The General Manager,
The Dominion Bank,
Toronto, Ontario.
We report that we have examined the above condensed Balance Sheet as at October
31, 1942, and compared it with the books at Head Office and with the certified returns
from the Branches. We have examined the cash, and the securities representing the
Bank's investments, held at Head Office and certain of the largerSranches as at October
51, 1942, and in addition we examined the cash and the securities held'at certain of the
important Branches during the year. We have obtained all the information and explan.
ations that we have required, and in our opinion the transactions of the Bank which
have come under our notice have been within the powers of the Bank.
In our opinion the Balance Sheet, discloses the true condition of the Bank and is as
shown by the books of the tank.
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DOMINIO
Thursday, Dec.: nth, 1942 ADVANMTIMES
A USEFUL GIF
LUGGAGE
W. A. HEUGHAN
Work Gloves, Mitts and Boots
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Government would place no obstacle
the way of Conservative Leader
Bracken's entry into the House of
Common s.
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Insurance 'Fraud Case at Sydney
Sydney, — Mayor 1), J. MacLean,
of Sydney, and five other men charg-
ed with alleged Cape 13reton insurance
frauds, appeared before Magistrate .3%
Smith McIver for preliminary hearing,
and cases against five of them were
adjourned until January 6, The sixth
case was adjourned to December 18,
and bail was continued for all,
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presented by
ice were announced by Cyril R, De,
Mara and Owen Lobley, rentals ad-
ministrators for the Prices Board.
Effective now, the regulations provide
that a' tenant of a home which has
been sold must be given at least 12
months' notice to vacate by the new
owner, and that even then the owner
must prtve that he will need the pro-
perty for his own residence when the
tenant leaves. This regulation applies
to all houses purchased after Decem-
ber 9.
THE DOMINION BANK
ANNUAL STATEMENT
Large Invesment * In Government
Bonds. Strong Liquid Position
Maintained. Deposits Substantially
Higher.
Assets at Record High And Earnings
At Satisfactory Level.
At the Annual Meeting of the share-
holders of The Dominion Bank in To-
ronto on WedneSday last, 9th Decem-
ber, the 72nd Annual Statement was
presented.
Among several of the marked fea-
tures of the statement was the.strong
liquid position indicated; a growth of
over $41,000,000. deposits; a great
advance in the Bank's investments, es-
pecially in Dominion Government
Bonds and the mainteinance Of satis-
factory earnings.
The Bank continues to maintain a
strong liquid position. Cash assets
appear at $39,791,000, or 20.66% of
public liabilities, while immediately
available assets at $130,460,000, — an
improvement of $50,329,000, during
the year — are 67.71% of public liabil-
ities.
Total deposits have shown a great
growth during the year and stand at
$184,639,000., an increase of $41,488,-
000. Non-interest bearing deposits
reached $83,520,000., an increase of
$34,809,000.; interest bearing deposits
at $88,653,000. increased $5,391,000.;
and the deposits of Dominion and
Provincial Governments standing. at
$12,465,000. showed an increase of $1,-
286,000.
The Bank's investment in securities
was the highest in its history and
totaled $87,168,000. as compared with
$42,648,000, a year ago. Of the total
$83,632,000. was in Dominion and
Provincial Government securities and
included $33,355,000, Dominion of
Canada 3/4% Deposit Certificates.
Other holdings, consisting of Muni-
cipal and high-grade securities, showed
little change.
Having made provision for Dom-
inion Governmont taxes of $537,246—
an increase of $88,242. over the prev-
ious year — the net profits were $920,-
990, for the twelve months. After
providing $665,000. for dividends,
making a contribution of $105,000. to
the Officers' Pension Fund and writ-
ing $150,000. of Bank Premises Ac-
count, Profit and Loss Account stands
at $866;501. •
Commercial Loans and Discounts in
Canada were $70,495,000., some $8,-
000,000 less than in the previous year.
Call and Short Loans,in Canada and
elsewhere amounted to $3,317,000,,
shoWing practically no change from
last year's figures,
The Bank's circulation of $3,519,-
000. showed a decrease of $669,000.,
provision having been made for the
annual statutory reduction of 10%.
Letters of Credit, Acceptances, etc.
were $4,759,000., compared with $2,-
329,000, a year ago.
Bank Premises Account is now $5,-
233,000., $150,000, having been wait-
ten off daring the year.
Total Assets are at a high record
of $212,448,000., increase of $43,-
000,000. as compared with the state-
ment of the preceding year.
Capital $7,000,000. and Reserve arid
Undivided Profits $7,886,601.
BLIAVALE
Ladies Aid Name Officers
Miss. RayMond Elliott presided at
the fourth quarterly meeting of the
Ladies" Aid Society of piece:. Presby-
teriati Church oh Thursday afternoon.
The opening pitydr Was offered by
Mrs. R. Garniss. The society
carriel. on through the year divided
into three groups, holding regular
monthly' meetings. Red. Cross sew-
ing and quilting was done at several
meetings, Funds were raised by'
means of collections. Morris raised
527.00; Bluevale and the E. Boundary.
$28,47 and Turnbcrry $1L05. Mrs.
Eldred Nichol presided for the elec-
tion of officers with the following re ,
cults ; President, Mrs. Walter Smillie;
vice-president, Miss Florence Fowler;
Secretary, Mrs, Archie Messer, Treas-
urer, Mrs, George Love; Pianist, Mrs.
R, Elliott; auditors, Miss Fowler and
Miss Scott. The society will work in
two groups this next year, A bazaar
was suggested and met with favor.
The retiring president thanked the
members for their hearty co-operation.
The newly elected president conduc-
ted the closing items of business and
pronounced the benediction,
At the close of the meeting lunch
was served,
W. M. S. Elect Officert
The annual meeting of the Woman's
Missionary Society of, Knox Presbys
terian Church was held on Thursday
afternoon at the manse, with a good
attendance. The president, Mrs. J. J.
Elliott conducted the meeting. The
Scripture lesson was read by Mrs. R.
Elliott and Mrs. Peter S. MacEwan
led in prayer. A reading in' keeping
with the work of the society was read
by airs, Burns Moffatt.
The treasurer's statement was not
complete there is still a small deficit
on the allocation, but hopes are that
this will be made up before the end
of the year. The supply allocation in
money was over subscribed, There
was an average attendance of 12 at
the regular meetings, and 13 subscrib-
ed to the Glad Tidings, 3 of these are
Home Helpers. The contributions of
the Home Helpers exceeded the prev-
ious year. The Mission Band had a
membership of .12, and raised $23.0,9
and purchased Junior certificates for
three "officers. The nominating com-
mittee presented the following slate of
officers which was accepted. Honor-
ary-president, Mrs. P. S. MacEwan;
president, Mrs. Raymond Elliott; 1st
vice-pres., Mrs. Walter Smillie; 2nd
vice-pres., Mrs. W. H, ,McKinney;
secretary, Mrs. -Archie Messer; assist-
! ant, Mrs. Harvey Robertson; treasur-
er, Mrs. R. F. Garniss, Mission Band
Leader, Mrs. F. G. Fowler;assistant
leader, Mrs. Harvey Robertson; Life
Membership secretary, Mrs. Roy Tur-
vey; home helpers sec., •Mrs. Will
Mundell; supply sec., Mrs, W. S.
Davidson; Glad Tidings sec., Mrs.
Ewart McKercher; Welcome and Wel-
fare sec,, Mrs. E. Nichol and Miss
Florence Fowler; Literature and Lib-
rary sec., Mrs, J. J. Elliott; Student
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sec., Miss Jean Elliott; Press sec.,
Miss Olive Scott; Pianist, Mrs. George
Love; assistant, Mrs. J. C. Higgins.
Mrs. F. G. Fowler conducted the
installation of officers. The newly
elected. president closed the meeting.
INTERESTING FACTS
ABOUT THE R.C.A.F.
By Flight Lieutenant T. C. McCall,
R. C. A. F.
"Somewhere in Great Britain" you
will find members of an R. C. A. F.
Boston fighter-bomber crew poring
over maps of Canada in their spare.
time. It's all part of a new squadron
policy to name their aircraft after
places in their native land. No more
"C for Charlie" or "0 for Oswald"_
For a while they tried Canadian city'
names, like "T for Toronto" and "G
for Calgary", but one of a the brighter
minds conceived the idea of utilizing
picturesque names. So now the com-
manding officer's aircraft is "A for.
Apiskigarnish", another has become
"T for Temagami", another is "R for
Restigouche" and a fourth is "H for-
Hochelaga". Toronto and Ottawas,
are good names but not exotic enough.,
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