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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1944-12-21, Page 7ASSETS Cash on. Hand and in Banks, including Bank of Canada. $ 48,290,005 Deposit with Minister of Finance 100,885 Government and Other Securities • . ... ,,, . ...... 143,636,199 can Loans—. . • . . ... . .. • . .. . . . ,ff..,,,/1.,!..,,f ,If.F ,1 Aff4fOltvil ..... 11 ,! ...... 11.ft ...... 4,727,560 Commercial Loans and Discolints.. Bank Premises Liabilities of Customers under Letters of Credit, Acceptances and Sundry Other Assets ,,fli p, 6,578,869 $196,754,649 67,123,259 4,884,640 nrsday, December 21 1944 . • THE • DOMINION - BANK. Condensed Statement as at 31st October, 1944 GORRIE . (Intended for lest week) R. J. -'Scott Spoke To Howick Federation On Friday 'evening the Howick Unit of the Federation of Agriculfure iteld their first banquet in the freshly decorated Sunday School rooms of the United Church' when the newly elect- ed president, Mr. Harvey Sparling act- ed as master of ceremonies. Following the sumptuous dinner, served by the members of the Wo- en's Association, Mr. Arnold. Earl, hel, gave violin selections as well as leading in community singing. Mr. Clark Renwick. past president, and who has been the only president 't - Out of the Darkfriess One by one, the lights of the world are coming on againcshining through the darkness of the night with a warm glow of comfort and cheer. Out of the gloorti, of war, lights are appearing as bright symbols a a new Two thousand years ago the Star of Bethlehem proclaimed the birth hope • .. a hope born of an assurance, of victory. of Christ and gave new hope to the world • .. so the lights return to us now as heralds of; Peace . • . a Peace that comes out of sacrifice and suffering and gives promise of a new and.better life. May this Christmas awaken in our hearts new faith arid strength to continue to fight for those things we hold dear • . . to do our part to hasten the day when the lights in every country again shine brightly and throughout the world will reign the Spirit of oPeace on Earth , THE HYRO-ELECTRIC POWER COMMISSION OF ONTARIO Goodwill to Men". , _it.44:_;",--------':-------:. $275,341,417 $275,341,417 Mr. and Mrs. Carl Douglas of Bei- more, gave delightful vocal numbers which were much enjoyed during the program, • The guest speaker for the occasion was Mr. R. J. Scott, president of the United Farmers Co-op. of Toronto, Mr, Scott in speaking of the Feder- ation, told of its' origin in 1934, when farmers organizations, all of which fighting to obtain higher price levels; have had more weight by banding themselves together in one 'Society, thus the Federation of Agriculture, thereby gained a small amount of recognition as shown in the govern- ment paid subsidies; in the reduced. freight rates on feed grain. He suggested the Federation appoint a man to secure war time assets on buildings, jeeps and other equipment, Speaking Of the future of agricul- ture he said, prices are governed by supply anti demand, and subsidies are the only way to conduct the bank- ruptcy of farmers, International trade is one outstanding and only solution. but must be policed the same as arm,. ies, Balanced economy must be practised if farmers are to survive, anti suggested farmers have men to check graders of poultry, of beef, at whiclr time he spoke briefly of the sale of the Union Stock Yards at Toronto. Above all, the farmers must have representatives at Ottawa and Toron- to in Parliament, to deal with things vital in their interests, He spoke very highly of the Farm Radio. Forums, He touched briefly on the progress of the U,F.O, and work they are do- ing, before closing his timely address with the request that Howick Farm- ers boost their Federation of Agri- culture organization, Ms. Sparling and his executive, Mr. Harry Gowdy as secretary and Mr, Warren Zurbrigg as vice-president, who were assisted in the laying the plans, Messrs M. D. Irwin and Ken Edgar, are to be congratulated on the success of the evening. Red Cross• Donations Donations to the local Red Cross during the past two months are as follows: 3 quilts, 12th line group; 2 quilts, 10th line group; 4 quilts, 2 crib quilts, No. 4 War Workers; 7 quilts, 6th & 9th line group; 2 quilts, 2 pair mitts, Murray's School; 1 quilt, United W. A.; 1 quilt, Anglican W. A,; Mrs. W. H, Dane, 1 quilt; Mrs. Frank Wright. 1 quilt; Mrs. 5. Howes, 1 linin*g; Mrs. A. Taylor, 3 quilts; ,Mrs. Dustow, 1 quilt; 4th line Busy Bees, 1 quilt; Mrs. j. Toner, 2 suits -child's overalls. ° Red Cross Shipment The following articles were shipped from the Gorrie and District Red Cross Society for November and De- cember; Hospital-2 quilts, 190 white hand- kerchiefs, 27 pairs men's pyjamas. Br. Civilian-25 large quilts, 2 crib quilts, 43 panty dresses, 50 infant's gowns, 6 diapers, 2 boys suits, 1 pr. , boys pyjamas, 10 pr. child's bloomers, 10 pinafore dresses and blouses, 11 women's blouses, '5 skirts, 4 pr., mitts, 1 pr. gloves. 2 caps. Army and Airforce=--10' high neck khaki sweaters, 1 turtle neck sweater, 20 khaki handkerchiefs, 46 prs. serv- ice socks. Seamen's Comforts-1 turtle neck sweater, 2 pairs long ribbed stockings. W.M,S, Name Officers For 1945 The annual meeting of the Woman's Missionary Society was held in the board rooms of the Churcliewhen Mrs, W. Strong led in a Christmas pro- gram, which opened with qUiet music by Mrs. Whitley. After the call to worship the hymn "Angels from the realms of glory" was sung. carols was given by several members, when candles of friendship were light- ed for the Jews in Canada, for French Canadians, for newcomers of the Cath- olic faith, for descendants of Germans, Scandinavians and British settlers, who planted the Protestant chhech in Canada ,and for those who have come to Canada from Africa and Asia, pray- ing that all may come to know arid adore the Christ Child. Scripture reading Matt. 2: 1-12 was H. Carson gave a very interesting out- line of the work of the church in the Philippine Islands. Mrs. Strong led in prayer. Mrs. R. Ashton was appointed to conduct 'the election of officers when the following slate of officers were elected for 1945: President, Mrs, W. W. Strong; 1st vice-president, Mrs. Copeland; 2nd vice-president, Mrs. R. Ashton; Re- cording Secretary, Mrs. L. Ruttan; Assisant Recording Secretary, Mrs, R. Ashton:, Correspending Secretary, Mrs. A. Edgar Sr,. Treasurer, Mrs. R. H. Carson: Christian Stew. Secretary, Mrs. R. Dane; Missionary Monthly Secretary, Mrs, W. Gallaher; Press Secretary, Mrs: R. Ashton; Strangers Secretary; Mts. W. Gallaher; Associ- ate Helpers Secretary, ,Mrs. j. Wylie; Temperance Secretary, Mrs. H. Ash- ton; Finance Corn., Mrs. Carson, Mrs. Day, Mrs. Whitley, Mrs. Ii, Ashton; Pianist, Mrs. Whitley;. Auditors, Mrs. Gallaher and Mrs. Whitley, Mrs. Strong closed the meeting with prayer. whom the children were delighted to see, paid a brief visit. The donations received amounted to $9.70 and is be- ing forwarded to' the Kinsmen Milk for Britain Fund. Paper On' Christmas Read On Wednesday afternoon the Gorrie Women's Institute held their regular December meeting at the home of Mrs. E. 5. Var*rish, The president presided and opened in the usual manner with Ode and Lord's prayer. The secre- taries minutes were adopted as read. Following items of business Mrs. John Cathers read a paper prepared by Miss Margaret Dane 'on Christmas, and which was followed by the singing of Christmas Carols. Reports of the In- stitute Convention which were to, he given were held over for another meeting. During a social half hour refreshments were served by Mrs. Melvin Taylor and Mrs. Norman Wade assisted by the hostess. Cpl. Gerald Galbraith, who ,has been stationed in New Brunswick, spent a couple of days last week with his parents, Mr. and Mks, Anson Gal- braith. before going , t*P Goose Bay, Labrador, • Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Bradnock spent a couple of days last week with friends in Woodstock. Miss Kate Hazelwood, Wroxeter, was the guest of her friends, Mr. and Mrs. R. W. N. Wade, a few days last week. Tpr. and Mrs. Wilford Caslick of Camp Borden, spent the week-end at their home. They lead to drive 80 miles extra to get home on account of the snow banks. Farm Forum met a Owen King's With an attendance of 17 on Monday evening. Foster Marshall took a sleigh load and it made all think that winter is really here. In dealing with the question of returning to standard time the forum, with few exceptions, de- sire to return to standard time. The main objection to daylight saving is in, haying and harvest the farmer cannot get to the fields until late in the morn- ing on account of the dew. To get the required work clone he must make: too long an afternoon. School children have noon hours disrupted when school is called at D.M or 10 Daylight saving has few benefits for the farther however, we prefer the present system to 'that of daylight saving hi urban tentres and standard time hi rural ;areas, We apprciv6 of the Government sys- tern of preventing inflation by price arid wage control, government borrow- ing, taxation and personal savings as. a way of supporting them. We Should not use the black market and we should guard against paying more than. the ceiling price and buy as many, ar Bonds as possible. YOUR EYES NEED ATTENTION Our 25 Point Scientific Examin- ation enables us to give you Clear, Comfortable Vision F. F. !HAUT!! Optometrist Phone 118 Hariston OLD IRGINIA PIPS TOBACCO 'It's a real pi& smoker's .totv'tto sine° the group was formed four years ago; spoke, and who will give the re- port 'of the Federation of Agriculture Convention held recently in Toronto, which will be held in the Township Hall here today (Wednesday) Decem- ber 18th. Mr. William Turnbull, Ethel, preSi- dent of the Grey • Township Fed. of Agriculture, also spoke, and stated they have 361 members: In his, re- marks he pointed out the great neces- sity for organized farm groups,. and What value could of from such. Reeve Weir of Howick brought greetings from the Council and pledg: ed the support of such in every way possible, Mies ,Jean Spading, Gorrie, ' also LIABILITIES Deposits $247,839,696 ' Deposits .by other. Banks 4,368,192 Notes in Circulation 1,462,767 Letters of Credit, Acceptances and Sundry Other Liabilities., 6,599,037 Toronto, Galati°, November 20th, 1944. A. B. SHEPHERD, F.C.A. of Peat, Martvick,Mitebett & Co. W. D. GLENDINN1NG, P.C.A., of Gleadiarking, Jarrett, Gray & Roberts. The General Manager, The Dominion Bank, Toronto, Ontario:, We report that we have examined the above condensed Balance Sheet as at, October 31st, 1944, 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 larger Branches as at October 31st, 1944, 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 infoemation 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 Bank. Capital; Reserve and Undivided Profits., ... $260,269,692 15,071,725 Empty nests are a bad sign in the poultry house. Empty nests mean lazy hens —not paying for their keep, and eating up the profits from hardworking pul- lets! Absenteeism means feeding methods are faulty, or else the feed has not been up to the job required of it! Don't let empty nests show up in your poultry house. Rigid culling combined with proper feeding result in (011-time capacity production. It takes a feed de- , signed for full-time production to keep pullets laying right up to their best ,abil- ity--and that feed is made by your local SHUR-GAIN Feed Service Mill. SHUR-GAIN Laying Mash is always FRESH for maximum palatability, It's high-quality ingredients, and it's an economical feed for it's, made close to home, saving expensive transportation and middlemen's profits. switoomm Laying Mash Saves You Money Made end Sold by v ' --- CANADA PACKERS 0 WINGHAM ALEX MANNING BELGRAVE McKINNEY ORM •ItLIJEVALE JOHN BLIMSTEAD RELMORE Cut Absenteeism with Shur•Gain Laying Mash ! Children Enjoyed •Pictures Orr Saturday a large number of children were on hand at the Gorrie Township hall to see the pictures shown by Mr. Hart. Veil and spon- sored by the Gorrie Wortien's tute. Rev, Mr. /lobes explained the pictures of the Birth -of jeetta. George Gregg was pianist for the Christmas ,Carols which were sung by everyone, and who gave an instrutherital which was enjoyed very web. Santa Clans, I own,. taken by Mrs. R. Ashton followed by before Miss Brown introduced the prayer by Mrs. L. Ruttan. Mrs. R. cast of "That Rascal Pat" a short one- Splendid Concert Presented Those who ventured out over the A beautiful candle-lighting cere- snow-blocked roads on Friday night many interspersed with Christmas to the concert presented by the mem- bers of the Canadian Girls in Training, under the leadership of Misses Jean Sparling and June Brown, were well, repaid for the effort. From the be- ginning to the last number, it proved a real treat. Miss Greta Hyndman, president, welcomed• their audience and immediatelY the chorus ' sang "Our 'Latch String Hangs ,Oetside". Loren Xing and Tone Day then sang "Good Night Wherever.You -Ate." Miss Mar- lene Barton gave the Highland Fling, act 'play presented .by 'Misses Pauline Heintniller, Jean King,. Maxine Par- rish, Helen Strong and Dorothy Ed- wards, each being well chosen for her part, the whole presentation bringing forth peals of laughter. Miss Mary Ritchie, editor of the C.G.I.T, paper, read the edition, and along with the usual jag on fellow members, brought forth some worth while suggestions. Miss Eleanore Carson and Mrs. Oar- tine Sparling ghve a piano duet' en- titled "British Empire" which includ- ed several popular melodies. Another short play entitled "Pop Reads The Christmas Carol" was presented by Misses 'Greta Plyndman Doreen Ran. risen, Lucille. Underwood, Janice Strong, Helen Irwin, Erland Gregg and Mary Ritchie, who all took their part remarkably well:. Misses Doreen King and Ione Day sang "White Christmas" before Miss Sparling sang "When Your Boy Comes Back To You", The Flag Drill Was exception- ally well presented by the girls, Mr. P. 5. Parrish then conducted the draw On the quilt made by Mrs. Lorne Walker' and quilted by the thO and 0th line Red Cross group, who tea:112M over $18,00 which amount is for the prisoners of war fund., The draw was made by Perry Strong who drew the name of Yaegues. The sing- ing of Christmas Carols around the campfire by the girls all in their uni- forms, 'made a pleasant prelude to the Purpose and Taps, the reg. Mar manner by which the girls' meet- ings are dosed, and the National An- ALPS DISTRICT BELGRAVE • 6th Line Farm Partite An enjoyable time was spent Mon- day evening at the home of Mr. and - Mrs. Orville Taylor, when the 6th Line Farm Forum entertained the 9th Line Forum. Albert Coultes conduct- ed' the meeting. Daylight Saving time was discussed -and a small majoin ity thought we should go 'back to Standard time and that this should, apply to the cities and towns, as well' as the rural areas. The Wartime Pric- es and Trade Board was also discus- - sed and it was agreed that it was serv— ing a real purpoSe in war time and: that all should abide by their rulings,. • and avoid the black' market, iprogres- sive euchre was played; winners were; Art Scott and Miss Jean McCalleen, consolation prize, Mrs. Albert Vincent. The next meeting will be held on January 8th at the home -of Mr. and Mrs, Wm. Black. WINGII,414 ADVANC-fraos