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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1944-04-06, Page 1The Slogan "Put Victory First" will .be used in the Sixth Victory Loan indicating that nothing matters now but Victory and Victory must be up- .permost in our An opening ceremony will be held in Ottawa on Saturday, April 22nd., at .12,30 noon .on ,Parliament Hill. A guard of honour composed of Navy Army and Air Force will be present with Cabinet Ministers and Chiefs of Staff grouped on a stand around the nine reproductions of the insignia of of the Loan one for each Province. The Prime Minister will give a short address following the playing of "0, .Canada" by massed bands, Mr, lsley will speak followinethe Prime Minis- ter and ask Mr. G. Towers, as Chair- man of the National War Finance Committee, to accept the responsibil-, ity of carying out .the pledge inscribed in the nine reproductions of the in- signia, Mr. Towers will then accept the task on behalf of the Committee and the laymen who work in the or- ganization. The Armed Forces will then receive the nine insignia from Mr. Towers .and despatch these to each of the nine Provinces. Smaller replicas have been prepared .f.pr each County and unit and at a ceremony in Huron County on April .23rd, a replic,a, will be presented to .Mr. Beecroft as Chairman of the County. This insignia will then be displayed throughout the County as an incentive to reach our objective. Victory Loan Highlights Rev. W. A. Beecroft; County Chair- man 'for the forthcoming Victory Loan, has been very busy with the 'Organizers appointing Chairmen and Committee Members throughout the County. Mr. Beecroft reports that he is' pleased with the response so 'far as nearly all of the previous Committee Members have again agreed to act in the Sixth Campaign. Headquarters in Goderich is a very busy place these days and is the scene of much activity. On Wednesday the first meeting of -the Public Relations Committee was held in Goderich and plans laid con- cerning the publicity to be used during 1:he Campaign, On Friday three organizational meetings were held in the Town Hall, Wingham, with representatives of Wingham, East Wawanosh and Turn- 'berry. Dr A. E. Cainpbell, Divisional Chairman, advise that the Organize- lion in the South end of the County is practically completed. The same -word comes from Divisional Chair- man H. C. MacLean, Wingham and Robert Bowman, Brussels • SPECIAL THIS WEEK ' AT LYCEUM THEATRE This Thursday, Friday 'and Satur- day the Lyceum Theatre, Wingharn, is playing the picttre, LASSIE COME HOME. Filmed in beautiful_ technicolour, from the pages of Eric Knights best-selling novel. LASSIE COME HOME iS the kind of picture you'll enjoy so thoroughly you'll want to share your experience by telling your friends about: it. There will be :two shows each evening at 8.00 p. .and 9,45 p, M. and a matinee Saturday afternoon at 2.30 t) IBION AUXILIARY TO HOLD BINGO 'Wool Given Out For Red Cross Knitting also Sewing 'On Tuesday evening the Ladies Auxiliary to the Legion held their reg- .ular meeting in the Arrnottries 'with a :large attendance pretent. A large amount of wool was given .Out for Red Cross knitting as well as sewing. Three beautiful, warm quilts were brought in for the Mine sweep- ers, Two 'were donated by ladies in the country who are anXibttS to help in this work It was decided to hold a Bingo in April to raise funds. The sum Of ..$25,10 was brought in to be sent to the Minesweeper's sweater fund. The Auxiliary Weleonted three new Mettbers.who were initiated at the itneetitig. With Which Is Amalgamated The Gorrie Vidette and Wroxeter News. Subscriptions $2.00 per VOW' WINGHAM, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, APRIL Oth, 1944 Single Copies FiveCent,A COUNCIL TO RECEIVE EXTRA MILL SUBSIDY RATES FOR FIRE TRUCK SERVICES UNCHANGED rifiNfillAM UTILITIES ENGAGE MANAGER WAWANOSH :COUPLE WED FIFTY :YEARS CAPACITY CROWDS AT SCHOOL CONCERT THREE ACT OPERETTA WELL PRESENTED TUT VICTORY FIRST" SIXTH LOAN SLOOAN ••••,"•••m^, HOLDING PASSION WEEK SERVICES Wingham Public School Held Their Annual Concert Thursday and Friday Evenings Donald Jeffs of Dresden, Engaged To Fill Position Recently Resign, ed By. Mr. Herb Campbell Organization, Practically Completed For the Sixth Victory Loan Campaign Tenders To Be Received. For The Collection Of .Garbage A regular• meeting of Wingham Town Council was held on Monday evening at o/clock, with all members present. His, worship Mayor Davidson, in the chair, Minutes of last meeting were adopted as printed on motion of COWL Lloyd' and Coun. Kennedy, His Worship welcomed Coun, Spry back after his recent illness, A letter was read. from Pte. 'Gordon Lediett thanking -council for the pen and pencil' set received. A. letter was read from the Depart- ment of ,Municipal Affairs advising that in addition to the one-mill sub- sicly usually granted an additional mill subsidy would be granted for educa- tional purposes this year. A letter was read' from the Aeronau- tical Institute of Canada respecting prospects for future aviation employ- ment by men returning to Canada af- ter the war. They also drew attention to a conference to be held in,Toronto on May 2nd, and 3rd. and attached a questionnaire. On motion of Coun. Johnson and Coun. :Spry this matter be filed for the present. It was later agreed that the clerk forward the questionaire— Coun. Kennedy:on behalf of the Legion again requested use of the Council Chamber for Bingos for the summer months to raise funds for the Legion to send smokes overseas, This was granted on motion of Coun. John- son and Coma Reavie.. The Finance Committee reported a number of accounts properly certified and recommended payment oh motion of Reeve Evans and Coon, _Lloyd, these accounts were ordered paid. Court. Johnson reported on behalf of the Street Committee that many com- plaints had been received about the collection of garbage but it was felt that this would be satisfactory in the end, Some tree trimming would be necessary, His Worship pointed out that there were a good many outside toilets in Town particularly on the north side and as these ratepayers had been obliged to assist in paying for the main sewer system, it was felt that they should be relieved from any charge for cleaning the toilets. After discussion it was decided on motion of Coun. Lloyd and Coun. Wilkinson "That free toilet service be granted in Town instead of charging the annual fee of $2,75 per year as formerly." The matter of garbage collection was further discussed and it was on motion of Coun, Spry and Coun. Johnson "That the Street Committee be instructed to call for tenders for garbage collection in the Town of Wingham as set out in specifications (Continued on page five) DISTRICT MIN ISTERS APRIL CONFERENCE The April conference of the Wing- ham and District Ministerial Assoeia- tien met at St. Paul's. Rectory on Mon- day afternoon, being the guests of Rev. E, 0. and Mrs. Gallagher. Rev. R. N, Stewart, president con-- ducted the meeting? which was well at- tended. Following the general 'busi- ness of the day, Rev. J. 13, Lucas pre- sented an interesting paper on the sub- ject of the "Contemporary Need of the Presence Of the Holy Spirit," which drew forth considerable discussion. Following the meeting a social per- iod was enjoyed, The next meeting will be held at the Parsonage, Brus- sels, on May the first. Rev. E. 0. Gallagher will speak at the Good Friday Service at Teeswater on Friday evening, • Mr, and Mrs. fames Wilson Marl.. Anniversary on Bride's Birthday Mr. and Mrs, James Wilson, esteem, ed residents of East WawanoSlt town-# ship, celebrated the 50th, anniversary of their wedding day, on Saturday. March 25th, The occasion was suit-» ably marked with members of their family, and a few friends gathering at: their home, A lovely fowl dinner was served amidst suitable surroundings, The dining-room was prettily decorat- ed with a white wedding bell and gold streamers. A three-storey wedding cake and a birthday cake, :(the eccaa-, ion also marked the 77th birthday of Mrs. Wilson), with yellow candles on it, (made 'by Mrs. Russell Wilson), with yellow candles at each side, were in the centre of the table. The after- noon was pleasantly spent by singing Mrs. Wilson's favourite' songs and hymns and comparing school days and other interesting happenings fifty- years ago -and now, ' The family and grandchildren pre- sented them with a radio, They also received many lovely gifts, flowers and cards from relatives and friends. Mr. and Mrs. Wilson were married at the Auburn Parsonage, by the Rev. Bough, on March 26th., 1894. As pre- viously stated Saturday was also Mts. Wilson's 77th birthday, so the two, events were celebrated together. Mrs. Wilson was formerly Priscilla. Sowler, daughter of the late Mr. and. Mrs. George Sowler. She was born near St. Helen's, West Wawanosh. Before her marriage she was a dress- maker by trade, having learned her trade in Wingham. She was the fourth eldest of a family of seven. Mr. Wilson was the only son of the late Mr. and Mrs, John Wilson, He was the eldest of a family of six, He has been a farmer all his life. His father came from Ireland and bought 100 acres of land front the Crown on the 3rd. line of East Wawanosh. Since then '350 more acres have been added. to this property. He was born and has lived continuously on his present farm except for six years after lie was married. Mr. Wilson will be seventy six in July. Mrs. Wilson spent most of her school days at the 6th. line East Wawanosh school, and Mr. Wilson at- tended S. S. No. 10, 3rd. line East Wawanosh. Mrs. William Gow's children are the 4th, generation to at-. tend this school. Both are of a quiet, industrious nat- ure. Mrs. Wilson worked earnestly for the,,Red Cross until a year ago when illness made her tillable to tarry on. They .have a family of two daugh- ters-and two sons, Russell and George of Blyth, Mrs. F. MacArthur (Mae), of Owen Sound, and Mrs. William, Cow (Luella) of .Blyth. Owing to ill- ness in her home Mrs. MacArthur was unable to be present, as was Mrs. James Crerar, Shakespeare, due to ill- ness. Mrs. McGuire of Myth, isisterr of Mrs. Wilson was Present. Mr. 'Donald Jeffs, who has been em- ployed by the Dresden Hydro Board for the paSt fifteen years and the last seven years as manager, has been en- gaged as Manager of the Wingham Utilities Commission, Mr. Jeffs will assume his new duties commencing May 1st., replacing Mr. Herb. Campbell, whose resignation after twenty-nine years of service be- comes effective at '.hat time. The new manager comes to Wing- ham highly recommended, He is a married man and will move his wife and young daughter here when a suit- able home can be secured. The annual concert given by the pupils of the Wingham Public School was held in the Town Hall, on Thurs- day and Friday evenings, Manch 30th, and 31st, A capacity- house enjoyed 'the entertainment which seems to be better each year, The part singing was especially good, .particularly the numbers which were -unaccompanied. The musical part of the programme opened with Three Rounds by Grade V., "Who'll Buy My 'Posies"; Merrily, Merrily"; White Coral Bells". Songs with Descants by Grade VI., "FrOm the Village .Steeple Pealing"; "Barbara Allen"; Two part Songs by Grade VII, "Idle Hours"; "Cradle Song"; "Some Folks Do"; Two part Songs by Grade VIII, "The Whist- ling Farmer Boy"; "Taps", The songs and singing gamds "by Grade I were very amusing and very well done, They included "Rock-a- bye Baby, sung by Mary Louise bye Baby," sung by Mary Louise Towne, "Little Bo-Peep" by Patsy Carmichael," a chorus, "Little Boy Blue" and then ''''Humpty Dumpty," by Louise Campbell, "Hey Diddle Diddle" by Billie Connell, "Georgie Porgie," by :George• Waine, "Little Jack Horner, by Jim Foxton and Ross Hayden, "Little Miss Moffett" by Iva- delle Sparks, and "Mary, Mary Quite Contrary," by Betty Newman. A chorus, 'Jack and Jill," and the little tots concluded with a singing gable, "There was a Crooked Man." Several selections by the Rhythm band were given by Grades II and The children looked smart in their little red capes and pill-box hats and all kept perfect time, The follow- ing acted as conductors: Joan Seddon, Nancy Spittal, Pauline Swanson and - Teddy MacLean. The members of Grade IV present- ed aa Victory, Garden number: The girls wore aprons' and bandannas and the boys overalls, big sun hats and had red handkerchiefs. They carried hoes and rakes, etc. They presented "The Operetta," "The Magic Piper", Was presented in three acts.' It was based on the old familiar story of "The Pied Piper of Hamelin", where the Piper conies to the rescue of the ,citizens of Hamelin, who are plagued with rats and with his "Magic Pipe" takes the rats' to the river where they are all drowned. ,He returns to the Mayor to collect 'the agreed sum of $1,000 gilders but the Mayor, Counsellors and towns- people thought that it had been so easy that lie should not charge so much and would only give him 50 gil- (Continued on page five) •••••••••,• During this week (Passion Week), special community services are being held in the various churches, Arrang- ed by the Wingham Ministerial As- sociation, The services opened in St, Pauls' Anglican church on Monday evening- with Rev, W. A. Beecroft as speaker. Tuesday was a special Young People's service in the United church with Rev. E, 0. [Gallagher as speaker, Tonight, (Wednesday) Rev. John Lucas will be the speaker in St. Andrew's Presbyterian church, and on Thursday they will be held in the Baptist church with, Rev. Kenneth MacLean, speaker. Services com- mence at 8 p. On Good Friday, three hour devotions will be held in St. Paul's Anglican church from 12 to 3 p. CHECK ON SPECIAL GAS RATION BOOKS Strict orders have been issued to regional oil control offices to take special precautions to see that persons receiving special category gasoline ration books are entitled to them, was learned from an official of Oil Controller G. R. Cottrelle's office. The official said that motorists should not consider the basic AA rat- ion book for use in pleasure driving. "Last year many motorists regarded their A. A. book as an allotment fbr pleasure driving," he said. "This is not so. It is an emergency ration And at no time has the oil controller made any allowanCe for pleasure driving." • Next Blood Clinic April 26th. Word has just been received that the next Blood Clinic for Wingham will be held on Wednesday, April 26th. Vol- unteer now as a donor by leaving your name at McKibbon's Drug Store, MARCH DONATIONS TO RED CROSS 9th LINE RED CROSS HELD EUCHRE During February and March the Red Cross Group of the 9th line of Turnberry, held seven meetings in Gilmour's school, eleven quilts were quilted, also one fancy quilt as custom quilting, two afghans were crocheted. Boxes were sent to seven boys in the forces. A euchre was held in the school last Wednesday. The prizes were won by ladies, for points, Mrs. Geo Day; Lone Hands, Jean Wilton; and gents, Nelson Underwood and Leslie, Fortune; consolation prizes, Mrs Jas. Hardie and Roy Hastings. BRIDGE CLUB At the weekly play of the Wing- ham Bridge Club on Thursday even- ing, seven tables took part. The win- ners were North and South-1st. Mrs. A. Wilson aunt D, Kennedy; 2nd., Mrs. G. H. Ross and Mrs, A. E, Van- Stone; 3rd., Mrs. W. H. French and D. 13, Porter; 4th., Mrs. C. H. Magee and Miis M. Johnston. East and West —1st., Mrs. F. Parker and H. Slier- bondy; 2nd, ,Miss N. Dnisley and Mrs. J. H. Crawford; 3rd,, D. Robb and C. H. iMcAvoy; 4th., Miss M. McCallum and Mrs. Brown. Purchased Home Mr. Gordon MacKay recently pur- chased the Stephenson house on Jos- ephine St., and moved in last week. He has sold his house on Frances St., to Mrs. R. Culliton of Glenannan. The Wingham Blanch of the Can- adian Red Cross Society, wish to ack- nowledge ,the following donations re- ceived, and to thank the donors for their gifts;—Mrs. W. Field, 2 afghans; Mrs. R. S. Hamilton, 1 quilt top and lining; Miss Sutherland, 1 quilt top; Mrs. Godkin, 1 quilt top; Miss Grace Parker, 1 girl's sweater; Mrs. Cadwal- lader, 1 (Milt top, 2 crib quilts, 4 baby kimona-s, 1 wai,st; Mrs. Herb. Camp- bell, 3 quilt tops; Women's Institute, 3 quilts; Bluevale, 10 suits Men's py- jamas (medium); 5 suits boy's pyjam- as': (8 years); 5 suits' boy's pyjamas (6 yedrs); 5 girl's nighties; 6 quilts; pr, service sox; Wingham High. School-1 Afghan, 5 prs. sox, 2% doz. gauze handkerchiefs, 1 girl's dress, 1 child's sweater, 2 pr, child's booties; Whitechurch, 9 large quilts, 1 quilt, Mrs. Milas McMillan; -1 quilt; Mrs. Mac Ross; 1 quilt, Mrs. Will Dawson; 1 quilt, Mrs. John Webb; 1 quilt, Mrs. Sam Morrison; (Mrs G, Gillespie.) Cash Donations: Mrs. W. A. Currie, $1.00; Mrs. R. Currie, Sr., $3.00; A Friend, $100; Mr. Jim Murray, $2.50; Mrs. Milian Moore (Whitechurch) for hospital supplies, $2.00; Miss McCallum, $1.00; A well wisher, $5,00; Donation, The Lyceum Theatre, per Alton Adams, $158.60; Huron Chapter, 89, 0, E. S. $25.00. Given Miscellaneous Shower A 'miscellaneous shower was held re- cently at the home of Mrs. Alan Gar- niss of London, in honor of Miss Aud- rey Reid.' The bride elect received Many lovely gifts. A. dainty lunch was served by the hostess, assisted by Miss Luella Kerr. Thirty-Six Unite With Church At an impressive communion service conducted by Rev. W. A. Beecroft in Wingham United church on Sunday, thirty-six persons were received into church membership. Of these, ten were by certificate from other congre- gations and twenty-six were young people who joined on profession of faith, Mr. Beecroft also had charge of the radio Sunday School over C. K. Good Friday A Holiday Friday of this week is a holiday, Good Friday. All stores will be clos- ed that day, and will not be opened the evening previous. EXTEND THANKS FOR AID TO SANITORIUM Held Euchre And Dance A pleasant evening was .enjoyed in the Masonic Hall on Wednesday of last week, when the lodge had a most successful euchre, and dance, Eighteen tables took part in the euchre, the winners were for the ladies, Mrs. .8. S. Campbell, and for gentle- man, E. J. Nash, The mystery prize going to H. L. •Sherbondy, Following the euchre (lancing was enjoyed to the music of the C.K,N.X. Ranch Boys. Refreshments being served. • COMMUNITY SERVICE FOR GOOD FRIDAY Huron County Increased Givings By N X., being assisted by Mrs Shera and Nearly $550.00 a group of children front the United - Church S. S. A choir of young people Editor Advence-Times: led by Mr. A. W Anderton Provided Sir—I ant desired by Colonel Leon- ard, the President of Queen. Alexandra Sanitorium and by the Chairman and members of the Christmas Seal Com- mittee, to express their most grateful appreciation of the response to our appeal by the people 'of Huron County. To help meet the Sanitorium's greatly increased war time responsi- bilities and costs, Wingham (lid spice- % didily, the county figures being as Wingham, $131.00; 1Goderich, $467,- 63; Seaforth, $144.83; Clinton, $151,23; Exeter, $192,28; County, $597.32; Total—$1684.29, an increase of $546.83 over 1942, The following Huron County Cen- tres coetributed towards the $591.32: —Auburn, Bayfield, Belgrave, Blue- vale, Blyth, Bruoefield, Brussels, 'Cen- tralia, Crediton, Dashwood, Dungart- non, Eginoudville, Ethel, Fordwich, Glenannan, Gorrie, Grand Bend, Hay, Hensalf, Kitttail, Kippur, Londesboro, Lucknow, Motherwell, Port Albert, Varna, Walton, Wroxptee, Zurich, Note—(ton don a n d Middlesex `county contributed $18844.65 an in- crease of $2867.69,) The success of the Campaign was. due itt large measure to 'the loyal support of our regular contributors , to the many neer subscribers and the many who this year increased' their giVings, Our sincere thanks go to the Liens Club and all who assisted' in the Campaign, with special thanks to radio station C.X.N.X. and to the Advance Times for valued dontribfitions of publicity in our Fight for Victory over the White Plague—Tuberculosis. Yours since-NIA Prances B. Ware, See'y. •11.11.41,..,401 Dance At HOlme's School Patriotic Dance, Thursday, April 18. Music by Tiffin's orchestra, Draw on quilt. Lunch served. Admission 25c. May Drop Another Butter Coupon In view of the existing butter supply situation the Prices Board is consid- ering "dropping" another butter coupon during April, it was learned Monday night. Issue Over 11,000 Ration Books Complete figures regarding the is- suing of the 'No. 4 Ration Books for the Winghani District is not avail- able owing to some centres not report- ing as yet. Mr. Galbraith informs us that the figures will exceed 11,000. Celebrate Silver Wedding A surprise party was held at the home of Mr, and Nfr, Hugh Smith, Molesworth, on March 27th., when sixty friends and relatives gathered in honour of their silver wedding. Friends were present from Belgrave, Brussels, Walton, Ethel, Atwood, Listowel and' St. Catharines. A mock Wedding was presented by' neighbors. They received' many beautiful gifts, Held Progressive Euchre Mrs. John Skimi, secretary of the sub-division of the Catholic Women's League of Wingham and her sister, Miss Loretta Pitxpatrick, Reg. N., en- tertained at their home bast Tuesday evening with ten tables of Progressive tuthre, one of a series held this win- ter in aid of the Ladies League. The' games were Moth enjoyed and a tasty ititteli was StMtdd. The prize wieners were Mrs, Leo, dosser and the hos- tag, Mrs. joint Skh'm, the music. RIFLE COMPETITION IMPROVES SHOOTING STAINER'S ORATORIO WILL RE PRESENTED The choir of St. Andrew's Presby- terian Church will present "The Cruci- fixion" by J. Stainer, in the church„ hood Friday evening, April 7th, at 8.16 p.m. All are welcome. Silver- collection. Course In Wireless To Commence This Month For the past twelve weeks the 99th, Battery has takett part in a Rifle Com- petition conducted by Military District No, 1, at the start of the competition, owing to no practise or Shooting ex- perience, a low score of 166 out of a possible 240 was recorded, as the com- petition progressed the scores showed consisfant weekly improvement until the 11th Match, when they turned in a score of 232 out of a possible 240 'and tied for fourth place that week. This Cotnpetitiort ,has created much in- terest and nearly 40 men at different times have taken part, The winner's for the highest local aggregate scores were 1st., Capt, W. IMeCool, 2nd., Bdr, H. Gerrie. To e otautt Wireless Course Cortuntining about the middle of this month a special course in signal- ling, including wireless, will' be con- ducted. c. This course, which wilt run for a six-weeks 'period, should be in- teresting and ItisteuetiVe, Those in charge are particularly anxious to have boys sixteen and SeVenteen years of age take this course, for which they will receive the reserve army pay. Por complete information those 'in- terested are urged to get in touch with Major W. VanWyck as soon as pus- FISH AND GAME CLUB HOLD ANNUAL. Will Be Held In St. Pauls Church From 12 Noon Until 3 O'clock The Community Service of the Three Hours Devotion will be held in St. Paul's Church, beginning at twelve o'clock noon, on Cood Friday, and concluding at three o'clock. Throughout Holy Week and definite- ly on Good Friday Christendom looks towards Calvary. Without the Cross in our Gospel, without the Cross cen- trally enthroned in our lives, there is no Hope. It is hoped that as a result of our observance of Holy Week, to which we are called, and' of COM1 Friday, we may enter into a new :ap-- predation of the :Cross, mud' into a more devoted love for Christ. The address on the Ten Words froth the Cross will be given by the following clergy. Pirst Word—Rev. E. '(,Gallagher; Second Word—Rev. K. MacLean; Third Word—Rev, 3, B. Lucas;' Pear- th Word---Ttev. O. H. Dunlop; Fifth Worditerv. Y. D. Poster; Sixth WordRev, A, II, Wilson; Seventh Word;,-Rev. E. O. 'Gallagher. Tile Public is earnestly :invited to be present for as much the Three Hour Period' as possible. All Officers Re-Elected. Plans Made For Restocking Streams Vriday evening at of Mr. meeting ehtietclgiiiiibme The Annual of the Wing- ham Fish and G was held on M. Snell The president, Mr 'George H. Orvis, and secretary-treasurer,, Mr. Percy Stainton, were re--elected also. the various other committees. A report of the Clubs activities dut4e ing 1943 lirs given 'by the President. Three truck load of speckled trout„ two truck load of brown trout and three tans of large mouth black bass had' been' placed in streams in the loe- ality of Wingham. The Club has joined the Ontario Federation of Aug'' lers and Hunters. This Club has done very fine work, in the stocking of streams itt this coin- nmity and seven requisitions for stocking streams have been filled lot the coming season. Ill' With. Pneumonia Dr. George H. Ross is at present ill with 'pneumonia. We are pleas'Cd to report is showing improvement. Promoted To Acting Lt. Col. Mrs. 'ames H, Zeigler received word this week that her husband, Major Zeigler who is in England, had been promoted to the rank of acting Lieutenant Colonel. COunty Council Order's 200,000 Trees Huron County Council through the agricultural committee., has ordered 200,000 trees which will be distributed by the county trucks to a central point in each municipality. The trees are principally spruce,,pine and white ash. Engagement Announced Mr and. Mrs Reuben Appleby, Glen- annan, announce the engagement of their elder daughter, Lois Marie, to Mr. James Lloyd Mason, of the Royal. Canadian Ordinance Corps, son of Mr, and Mrs. John Mason, telgrave, The marriage to take place the middle of April Address All Mail Correctly Over 29,000,000 lbs. of mail were despatched overseas by the Base Post Office to the Arined Fortes last year. During that period due to carelessness or 'Oversight in addressing well Over one quartet of a million letters alone had to be Set =aside until Members of the Postal Corps could take time to fill in the gaps or otherwise correct the address, In addition `to .the above over one and one-half million items of ordinary mail reached the Dead Letter Offie. from. the same cause. These' figures attest to the need for co-operation by the general public to prevent delay and loss.