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Thursday, December 21,1944 WINGHAM ADVANCVPIM:aS
Stainton Hardware
BUGGY TIRES—Small shipment of
rubber buggy tires just received.
Apply to Fred Seiling, Bluevale.
CHARIS Foundation Garment Co.
trained Corsetiere for Wingham,
surrounding district and towns, If
you need a new garment, any size or
type of figure at reasonable prices,
call on Mrs. Wm, Kennedy, Minnie
St., Wingham.
FOR SALE — Registered Yorkshire
boar, 2 years old. Apply to James
R, Coultes, phone 629r11.
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FOR SALE—Two cutter robes. Ap-
ply to Jno. Walker, Wingham,
FOR SALE-15 pigs ready to wean.
Wm. R, Jenkins, Sr, phone 600r41.
FOR SALE — 7 large cement tile
3 ft. x'3 ft, Apply R. J. McMurray,
phone 618r13, Wingham, •
"FOR SALE — Fordson Tractor on
rubber. Used only 114 years. Apply
to Advance-Times,
FOR SALE — Four-year-old. Jersey
Cow, due to freshen February 4th,
Levi Lott.
FOR SALE—One Durham Heifer due
to freshen, also four Durham cows
to freshen January and February.
J. A, Menzies, phone 620r2.
LOST — In Stedman Store, black
leather billfold containing sum of
money, registration card and other
papers. Reward. Leave at Advance-
Times.
LOST—Car chain on Friday night,
December 15, between Moir's gate
and Holme's School. Joseph Moir,
phone 602r23.
REX WHEAT GERM OIL—Assur-
es better breeding for all animals
and poultry. For sale by Stainton
Hardware,
WANTED IMMEDIATEL — Used
furniture and equipment. Cash in
on items not in use. Highest prices.
M. Brown, phone 239.
CARD OF THANKS
Miss Annie M. Isard and Mr. Jas.
Isard and family take this opportunity
of expressing their appreciation to their
neighbors and friends for their kind-
ness and expressions of sympathy
during their recent bereavement.
IN MEMORIAM
,ARBUCKLE—In memory of a dear
wife and mother, Mrs. William J.
Arbuckle, who passed away one year
ago, December 20th, 1943.
In our home she is fondly remembered,
Sweet memories cling to her name;
Those who loved her in life sincerely,
Still love her in death just the same.
Sadly missed by husband and family.
MUNICIPAL NOTICE
,22. 1944, and if demanded an election
ination for Reeve,. and Four Council-
lOrs, to serve the Township of Morris
during the year 1945, will be held at
the Township Hall, Morris, at 12,30
will be held on Monday, January 1,
p.m. to 1.30 p.m., Friday, December
I hereby give notice that the Nom-
1945.
GEO. MARTIN,
Returning Officer.
TOWNSHIP OF TURNBERRY
Application for School Board
Secretary-treasurer
Applications will be received by the
chairman of the Trustee Board for the
School Area, Township of Turnberry,
fora secretary-treasurer, Please state
qualifications and salary expected.
Lowest or any application not neces-
sarily aecepted. Applications to be in
hands of chairman by 12 noon, Decem-
ber 80th, 1944, For information re-
garding duties, contact any member of
the board.
WRIGHT,
H.R. N'o, 1, Wingham
Chairman.
A
APPLICATION
Towigthip of East Wawanosh
1" School Area
The Board of the Township School
Area of East Wawanosh requires the
Services of a secretary-treasurer for
the year 1945, at a salary of $276,09,
Information regarding the duties may
'be bad from the chairman or any mem-
her of the Board. Applications must
be in the hands of the chairman, Mr,
Prank Thontostm, R,R. No, 5, Wing,
ham, trot later than 2 o'clock, January
Z 194
The president, Mrs. C. McCutcheon,
presided, and the meeting opened with
the singing of sa Christmas Carol.
"Hark the Hearld Angels Sing". Mrs.
Allister Green read the scripture les-
son as taken from Luke, chapter 2,
verses 11-20. Rev. J. L. Foster led in
PraYon, The secretary, Mrs, Leslie
Douglas, reported 14 meetings held
with 12 quilts quilted. There are 23
members with an average attendance
of 15. The treasurer, Mrs. Allister
Green reported $145.00 on ban*, a gift
of $25.00 was made to the secretary of
the church.
Rev, J. L. Foster presided for the
election of officers, all 1944 officers
being elected and are as follows:
Pres., Mrs. C. McCuteheon; vice-
ptes, Mrs. Wrn, Hart; secsy., Mrs.
Leslie Douglas; treas., Mrs. Allister
Green; assist. treas., sMrs. J. Douglas;
pianist, Mrs. J. N. Allen; manse corn.,
Mrs. Allen, Mrs. T. G. Hemphill, Mrs.
J, Douglas; flower corn., Mrs. J. Wal-
ler, Mrs. J. Douglas; press sec'y., Mrs.
Vern. MacDonald; auditors, Mrs.
Hemphill. Mrs. H. McMjchael.
The meeting closed with prayer.
All enjoyed a social time when lunch
was served,
Sgt. Neil Carr is spending a few
days with Mrs. Carr and baby son
here.
Mr. and Mrs. D. S. MacNaughton
and Mr, John MacNaughton, spent
Sunday with Fordwich friends.
Guild Names Officers
The annual meeting of St., James
Anglican Guild, Wroxeter, and election
of officers was held at the home of
Mrs, Scherk, on December 12th. The
meeting opened with singing of "0
Little Town of Bethlehem" followed
by The Lord's Prayer in unison. The
scripture lesson taken from Matt, 2nd
chapter, 1 to 11, was read by Mrs. Geo.
Edwards. Minutes of two previous
meetings' read by the secretary, Mrs.
McKenney end approved as read.
Roll Call was responded to by ten
members and payment of fees, Plans
were completed for the Children's
Xmas party to be held in the recrea-
tion room of the church, Mrs. Nolies,
Mrs. Waller and Mrs. Durst being
named for special committee.
A short Xmas message was read by
Mrs. Scherk. Rev. Nobes pleased
with piano selections. The auditors'
report was next presented by Mrs.
Waller. The Guild enjoyed a very
successful year in fact the best since
re-forming. Rev. Nobes assumed the
chair for election of officers. The
following officers were elected for the
ensuing year: honorary president, Mrs.
Agnes Earls; president, Mrs. Geo, Ed-
wards; vice-pres„ Mrs. H. V. Mc-
Kenney; sec'y., Mrs. H. Waller; treas..
Mrs. Robt, McMichael; pianist Mrs.
H. I, Durst; auditors, Mrs. Lorne
Kaake and Mrs. F. Scherk; visitors,
Mrs. L. Kaake, town and Mrs. Geo.
Griffiths, country. The meeting closed
with prayer for Victory and Guild
Creed.
Refreshments were served by the
hostess, Mrs. Scherk, assisted by Mrs.
Nobes and Mrs. Durst. A toast was
propOsed by Rev. Nobes for the sue-
te'ss of the Guild iii the new year. The
next regular meeting to be held at the
home of the new presitant, Mrs. Geo.
Edwards on Tuesday, January 9th,
1945.
nurse at Wingham Red Cross Clinic;
7 letter's. and 1. parcel Sent to ;soldiers
overseas; 1 bond and 18 war stamps
were purchased. Mrs. Aitken review,
ed shopping difficulties, Current sup-
plies and shortages of clothing and
shoes, Mrs. Edward Johnston was ac-
companist for the singing of Silent
Night and The National Anthem,
The highlights of the program were
the excellent report of the Guelph
Area Convention by Mrs. Joseph N.
Smith and a paper on "Christmas Cm-
toms of Early Britons" by Miss Flor-
ence Fowler,
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Sunday Service
On Sunday in one of a series of
Christmas services in the United
Church, Rev. J, W. Johnson quoted
hymn No. 67 in the hymnary "Gentle
Mary Laid Her Child" and reminded
the congregation that it was written
by a former pastor in Bluevale, the
late Rev. Dr. Joseph Simpson Cook.
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At Knox Presbyterian Church the
service was conducted by Mr. How-
ard Neable, a student. Owing to the
heavy road conditions, the attendance
at both churches was smaller than
usual,
To Present Christmas Programs
The Sunday School pupils of the
two churches are presenting the Xmas
programs on Thursday and Friday
evenings of this week.
Mission Band Elects
The annual meeting of the Mission
Band of the United Church was held
in the school room with the vice-presi-
dent, Mary Darling presiding. The
meeting opened with the singing of a
Christmas Carol followed by repeating
the Mission Band. Purpose in unison.
The temperance song was sung and
Shirley Seiling read an article on
"Peace". Mary Darling gave a
synopsis of the preceding chapter of
the study book, "Tommy Two-wheels"
and Margaret Curtis gave the story of
Tommy's Christmas Party.
The superintendent, Mrs. W. J.
Johnston, led the worship service
which opened with quiet music and the
placing of a picture of the baby Jesus
by Katharine Seiling. Mrs. Johnston
read a Bible story and all sang "Away
in a Manger".
The following officers were elected:
Past president, June Shiell; presi-
dent, ,Mary Darling; vice-president,
Katharine Seiling; secretary, Delores
Hamilton; Treasurer, Shirley Seil-
ing; World Friends Secretary, Sher-
wood Mann; peace secretary, Eleanor
Smith; temperance secretary, Raymond
Selling; literature, Mervin Mann;
Look Out committee, Patsy Stewart,
Shirley Selling.
80th Birthday
Mrs. W. W. Mann, a resident of the
village, celebrated her 80th birthday.
She spent the day at her home here,
along with members of the family in-
cluding Mrs. S. Rolph of Detroit, and
Mrs. Fred Hollenbeck and son of
Stratford.
Young People's Union Held Annual
The Y.P.U. met in the United
Church for their annual meeting. The
devotional service was conducted by
the president, Fleming Johnston.
Dolores Hamilton gave the scripture
reading. Earl Hamilton spoke on
"Character Building." He also de-
scribed the many qualities and uses of
the new glass science has achieved.
The Junior choir sang a Christmas
Carol, with accompaniment by Dolores
Hamilton. Miss Emma Johnston gave
the secretary's report and also the
treasurer's statement, which showed
very satisfactory finances for the year.
Games were conducted at the close of
the meeting.
The election of officers, presided
over by Rev. J. W. Johnson, resulted
as follows:
President, Fleming Johnston; first
vice-president, Mrs. Geo. Hethering-
ton; second vice-president, Earl Ham-
ilton; third vice-president, Priscilla
Mann; fourth vice-presidetit, Shirley
Seiling; secretary, Mary Darling;
treasurer, Miss Emma Johnston; pian-
ist, Mrs, W J. Johnston; press secre-
tary, Mrs. U. L. Aitken; recreation
committee, Mrs. Chas. IVIathers, Geo.
Hethernigton, Allan Breckenridge,
Miss Margaret Curtis; refreshment
committee, Mrs, Aitken, Miss E. John-
ston, Mrs. Geo. Thomson, Geo, Heth-
erington.
JAMESTOWN
To the Advance-Times and all its
readers, we wish them all a Merry
Christmas, a bright and happier New
Year,
Mrs. Ned. Thompson of Toronto,
was a visitor recently with her parents,
Mr. and Mrs. David MeLennan,
Mrs. Walter Savage, who under-
went an operation, has returned home.
We wish her 'a speedy recovery.
Mr. Fleming johnston, Was a visitor
with Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Johnston
of Woodstock,
A little daughter has tome to glad-
den the !Otte of Mr. and Mrs. William
Peacock. Congratulations.
WANTED
!Goose Feathers,
Feather Beds,
Horse Hair.
Highest Prices
Phone 239.
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Mr. and Mrs, Wilfred Savage ;and
children of Kitchener spent the week-
end at the home pf Mr. and Mrs,
Walter Savage,
The Women's Association of Roe's
Church, held their annual meeting at
the home of ,Mrs, Austin Raynard, on
Wednesday, December 13, A Christ-
mas candlelight worship service was
conducted by Mrs, Brenton, which was
interspersed by Christmas Carols,
which was followed by a very interest-
ing Christmas story by °Rev. Mr.
Brenton. The topic was "The Mean-
ing of Christmas".
Then followed the election of offic-
ers which was conducted by Mr, Bren-
ton, for the coming year; President,
Mrs. Telford Sellers; vice-pres„ Mrs.
Selah Breckenridge; see'y., Mrs. Ralph
Keiffer; treas., Mrs. Austin Raynard;
flower fund, Mrs. Mac. Shaw. The
next meeting will be held on January
10th at the home of Mrs. L. Frain.
The meeting was brought to a close
by all repeating the lVfizpath. Lunch
was then served and a social half hour
was spent.
School Grant. Notices Sent
Toronto,—Premier Drew of Ontario
announced that notices were sent out
by the, Department of Education Fri-
day to the 5,827 school boards in the
province and to all inspectors and
secondary school principals, outlining
details of the plan under which 50 per
cent of the gross cost of education
in Ontario will be borne by the Pro-
vincial Government.
Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Heughan re-
ceived word Thursday from their son
James, that he had landed safely in
England Red as he was known to
his friends here, enlisted while work-
ing in Toronto and one of the frist
persons he met on the other side was
a chap li*.ith whom he has been work-
ing in the same department of the T.
Eaton Company.
* S * *
PO. Ivan Barry, a member of the
navigating class of Port Albert, that
spent most of their time in Wingham,
has been awarded the D.F.C. Friends
here will be greatly pleased that he
has been so honoured, While at Port
Albert he made his Canadian home
with Dr. and Mrs. Geo, Ross.
* * * *
We have news of another member
of this class, Fit. Sgt. R. A. (Reg,)
Derharri. Reg. was a guest of Mr. and
Mrs. W. B. McCool here during his
trips to Wingham. He was taken
prisoner but has been repatriated to
England. In a recent letter to Mr.
and Mrs, McCool he said in part, "I
will not give you a detailed account
of the life in a prison acmp as I am
trying very hard to forget it, There
is one thing though. Had it not been
for the Red Cross things certainly
would have been ,bad. Many fellows
owe their lives to that wonderful
organization:" He also states that Don
Richards another inernber`of that class
was in the same tamp as he was, He
wished to be remembered to all in
Wingham.
* * * *
Sgt. Clayton Coates, 1..C.A.F., is
enjoying a leave in town. Prior to
enlistment Clayton was on the staff
of the Bank of Commerce here. He is
deserving of congratulations and we
extend it to him on behalf of this
community. He recently graduated as
an air gunner at Mount Joli, Que! He
reparts to Toronto at the end of his
leave about the middle of January and
expects that he will be placed on the
R.C,A.F. reserve,
* * *
In a recent issue of the Toronto
Star there wag- a picture of a Soldier;
Jack Lippert of Riversdale, lying 'on
the floor at the hospital doing shoulder
exercises as a result of wounds re-
ceived at Dieppe, lie is a brother of
Mts. Prank Caskanette of town. The
picture was one to illustrated the many
methods used id,' assist veterans to
Overcome disabilities from wounds and
injury.
* * * *
P0. Melvin rt, Bloomfield, son of
Mr. and Mrs. Russell` Bloomfield of
Windsor, former residents of Wing-
ham, has been awarded the b. P. C.
ne has been flying for some time and
MS completed his second tour of op-
erational flying, His mother was the
former Elizabeth Murchinson, a sister
-of Mrs. Gordon Godkin of town,
MORRIS COUNCIL
Morris Council met on Friday, De-
cember 15th, in the Township Hall,
with all the Members present, The
Reeve presided,
The' minutes of the last meeting
were read and adopted on motion of
James Michie and Chas. Coultes.
Moved by, Chas. Coultes, seconded
by Wm, Speir, that the clerk lyrite
to Turnberry Township Council ask-
ing them to pay for snow ploughing
of road from Bluevale to Bluevale
station,—Carried.
Moved by Harvey Johnston, second-
ed by Jas. Michie, that road bills as
presented by Road Superintendent, be
paid.--Carried.
Moved by Chas, Coultes, seconded
by Jas. Michie, that Walton Library
be given a grant of $5.00.—Carried.
Moved by Chas. Coultes, seconded
by Harvey Johnston, that the meeting
adjourn to meet again on January 8,
1945, at 10 a.m.—Carried.
The following accounts were paid:
County of Huron. taxes, $16,644,27;
Brussels Telephone, $2,507,13; Blyth
Telephone, $776,00; McKillop Tele-
phone, $12.00; Cecil Wheeler, salary,
$100.00; Jas. Michie, salary, $65,00;
Chas. Coultes, salary, $65.00; Harvey
Johnston, salary, $65.00; Wm. Speir,
salary, $85.00; Nelson Higgins, salary
as treasurer, Relief Officer, School At-
tendance, Officer, Financial Statement,
Postage, etc.) $213,00; George Martin.
(salary, postage, drains and commis-
sions) $352.85; Ivan McArter, care-
taking, $15.00; Black Bros., 1 yearling
steer killed by dogs, $28.00; Wallace
Agar, valuating fees, $1.50; Brussels
Post, printing contract and extra work,
$98.00; Hydro Electric Power Com-
mission, Walton Street Lights, $62,87;
Belgrave Street Lights, $93.59; Dept.
of Health, Insulin, $6.36; A. H. Ersk-
ine, fees for collecting taxes, $86.04;
Village of Brussels, Division Court,
$10.00; Harold Sellers. fixing line
fence on Twp, farm, $5.00; Warwick
Bras., labour. on King & Yuill ditch,
$14.40; John McGill, inspecting drain,
$2.00; Howick Fire Insurance Co., In-
surance, $7.20; Walton Library, grant,
$5,00; Jesse Wheeler, refund of dog
tax, $2.00; Kenneth Shurrie, refund of
dog tax, $2.00.
Geo. Martin, Clerk.
DOMINION BANK
ANNUAL STATEMENT
Strong Cash and Liquid Position,
Increase of $51,000,000 in Assets
Substantially Higher Deposits as
Bank Starts 75th Year
Figures in the 74th annual statement
of The Dominion Bank, presented at
the meeting of shareholders in To-
ronto on December 13th, show a
strong liquid position, substantially
higher deposits. and an increase in
investments and commercial loans, as
a result of operations for the twelve
months ending 31st October, 1944.
The amount of total assets, which
exceeds $275,000,000, is the highest
ever published in the Bank's history.
Net profits totalled $925,974, as
compared with $914,249 for the previ-
ous year, after allowing for Dominion
Government Taxes of $834,508, of
which $81,307 is refundable.
An amount of $412,000 transferred
from Contingency Reserves to Profit
and Loss 'Account for ayment in re-
spect' of 1943 Dominion Government
taxes was arrived at after consultation
with Department of Finance officials,
who considered that the reserve made
for bad debts in 1943 was, in excess of
requirements. Dominion 'Government
taxes for that year now total $851,019,
including the provision of $439,019
made in last year's statement.
• Profit and Loss Account now stands
at $1,071,725. to which has been trans-
ferred $105,974 after providing for
$560,000 in dividends, $110,000 to-
wards Officers' Pension Fund, and
$150,000 written pi tank Premises.
Capital standi at $7,000,000 and Re-
serve $7,000,000, the same as last year'.
Deposits were higher by $60,121,000
than last year, totalling $247,839,000.
Of these $18,671.000 were non-interest
and $34,835,000 interest bearing, Dal-
ances tatried by Dominion and Pro-
vincial Governments Showed a de-
crease of about $3,000,000.
The figure for cash assets, $48,290,-
000, is over 19% of liabilities to the
public, and total quick assets of $196,-
754,000 represent 77% of these liabil-
ities.
The Bank holds in investment secur-
ities a total of $148,636,000, an increase of $88,860,000 over last year, the larg-
est investment portfolio in the Bank's-
history. These tecuritita tonSiat of
Daminion and Provincial Government
bonds to the amount of over $189,000,-
000, and the balance. some $4,000,000,
in municipal and other high grade so.
entities,
Call loans remain about the same as
last year. Commercial loans and ills-
Closing Notice •
The Isard Stores
Will be closed every day next week, Saturday
excepted, for the purpose of taking stock.
Fine English Bone China.
Full Cut Stem Crystalware
Cups and Saucers.
Mirrors — Whatnots.
Table Lamps. $4,75
CHRISTMAS • GREETINGS
Greetings and Best Wishes for a Bright and
Cheerful Christmas,
Canadian Tire Corporation Associate Store
Campbell's Garage
WINGHAM
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The Staff of
Your
DOMINION.
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if&affrAVSEM-roiMP'
CHRISTMAS GREETINGS
We'd like to have the gifts of eloquence to-
day so that we might better tell you of our very
best wishes for you during this Christmas Season.
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BLUEVALE
Institute Hear Convention Report
On account of the storm, attendance
at the meeting of the Women's Ttisti-
tute on Tuesday afternoon was small.
The secretary, Miss Margaret Curtis
was hostess and the president, Mrs,
Charles Xfatherse presided. Each
member brought a gift for a shirt-in
and Mrs. Edward Johnston and Miss
Mary Duff were named to pack the
boxes. Mrs. George Thomson, cOn-
WROXETER velar of war work, reported what the
few members present had aecomplish--
&mud Vt6 Woring rd ShieC the last meeting: 13 dresses
The annual meetifig Dt the W. A., cut out for sewing, 2 pr. socks,
ted Church, was held on Thursday, child's sweater, and 1 turtle-neck
or 14th in the church Phrlert sweater, knitted; 1 member assisted as
Takes Pleasure in Wishing You and Yours.
A Very Merry Christmas
OMINION Si LIMITED
AtiVeiteria
counts in Canada, however, increased
by over $5,500,000 to a total of $65,-
759,000. Note circulation, further re-
duced. by some $618,000 in compliance
with statutory requirements, stands at
$1,462,000.
The amount of Letters of Credit,.
Acceptances, etc,, increased by $869,-
000 to a total of $6,150,000, and Bank
Premises account, reduced by writing
off $150,000 during the year, at.
$4,884,000,