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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1944-12-21, Page 12FOR SALE—Two cutter robes. Ap- ply to jno. Walker, Wingham, FOR SALE-15 pigs ready to wean. Win. R. Jenkins, Sr:, phone 600r41. FOR SALE '7 large cement the 3 ft. x 3 ft, Apply R, J. McMurray, phone 618r13, Wingham. FOR SALE — Fordsoh Tractor on rubber. Used only 11/i. 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 f5'etter breeding for all animals and poultry. For sale by Stainton Hardware. WANTED IMMEDIATEL -2- 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 ht death just the same, Sadly missed by husband and family. MUNICIPAL NOTICE I hereby give notice that the Nom- 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 P.m. to 1,30 p.tn., Friday, December 22. 1944, and if demanded an election will be held on Monday, January 1, 1945. GEO, MARTIN, Returning Officer. TOWNSHIP OF TURNBERRY Application for School Board Secretary-treasurer Applications will be received by the chairmen of the Trustee Board for the School Area, Township of Turnberry. for a Secretary-treasurer. Please state qualifications and salary expected. Lowest, or any application not neces- sarily accepted. Applications to be in hands of thairman by 1Z noon, Decem- ber 20th, 1944, For information re- garding duties, contact any -member of the board. I. J. WRIGHT, l'ut No. 1, Wingham Chairman. APPLICATION Township of East Wawanosh School Area The Hoard of the Township School Area of East Wawanosh requires the services of a secretary-treasurer, for the year 1945, at a salary of $275.00. Information regarding the duties may be had from the chairman or any mem- ber of the Board. Applications must be in the hands of, the chairman, Mr, R Prank Thompson, A, No, 5, Wing. ham not later that 2 o'clock,.Samtary A 1 45. WitOXETER Annual W. A. Meeting mutual meeting of the W. A., Church, was held on Thursday, 14th in the church parlors. CHRISTMAS GREETINGS We'd like to have the gifts of eloquence to- day so that we migllt better tell you of our very best wishes for you during this Christmas Season. Stainton Hardware AZ-MAIM= BUGGY TIRES—Small shipment of rubber buggy tires just received. Apply to Fred Selling, 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. 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 $8130,- 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. 7PAIrWi-Ohr P-- CHRISTMAS GREETINGS Closing Notice! The Isard Stores Will be closed every day next week Saturday excepted, for the purpose of taking stock. Otg-go',„AtVaiw' - The Wallpaper Shop Is Gif tland Rogers 1847 SILVERWARE and COMMUNITY PLATE .m*onomsaxolsoo mm•fmgps.0•=aisomp•Nol owp Fine English Bone China. Full Cut Stem Crystalware Cups and Saucers. Mirrors — Whatnots. Table Lamps ... $4.75 up -1MMI&teik°-W.i‘-f4Z=W;!'1.-akgif4Z-r.4Z-Air-Z-A- DOMINION STORES, LIMITED Greetings and Best Wishes for a Bright and Cheerful Christmas. Canadian Tire Corporation Associate Store Campbell's Garage WINGHAM wriouroningoirommo ;fr-Prolt4 The Staff of Your DOMINION STORE .c Takes Pl'asure in Wishing You and Yours A Very Merry Christmas UR. -•••:+000 +•• • 0 • 0,0,+*:.'. .• ADVANC4-TINMS - .Thur,e-Cley., December :3/.1 .1944 4V--"OrMig-10-X40-410-M nurse at Wingham Red Cross Clinic; 7 letters 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 Gnerph Area Convention by Mrs. Joseph H. Smith and a paper on "Christmas Cus- toms of Early Britons" by Miss Flor- ence Fowler. Sunday Service On Sunday in one of a series of Christmas services in the United Church, Rev. J, W. Johnson quoted hymn No, 57 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, 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. The president, Mrs. C. McCutcheon, presided, and the meeting opened with the singing of a 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 prayer, 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 hand, a 'gift of $25.00 was made to the secretary of the church. Rev. J. L. Poster presided for the election of officers, all 1944 officers being elected and are as follows: Pres,, Mrs. C. McCutcheon; vice- pres,, Mrs. Wm, Hart;, sec'y., Mrs. Leslie Douglas; treas., Mrs. Allister Green; assist. treas., ,Mrs. J. Douglas; pianist, Mrs. J. N. Allen; manse corn., Mrs. Allen, Mrs. T. G. Hemphill, Mrs. J, Douglas; flower cotn., Mrs. J. Wal- ler, Mrs. J. Douglas; press sec'y., Mrs. Vern MacDonald; auditors, Mrs, Hemphill. Mrs. H. McMichael. 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 and 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. Nobes, Mrs. Waller and Mrs. Durst being named for special committee. A short Xnlas 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. 1-1, L 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. Dttrst. A toast was proposed by Rev. Nobes for the suc- cess of the Guild in the new year, The next regular meeting to be held at the home of the new president, Mrs. Geo. Edwards on Tuesday, January 9th, 1845. I3LUEVALE Institute Hear Convention Report On account of the storm, attendance at the meeting of the Women's Insti- tute on Tuesday afternoon was small, The secretary, Miss Margaret Curtis was hostess and the president, Mrs, Charles ,Mathcrs, presided, Each member brought a gift for a shut-in arid Mrs. Edward Johnston and Miss Mary Duff were named to pack the boxes. Mrs. George Thomson, con- venor of war work, reported what the few members present had accomplish- ed since the last meeting: 13 dresses cut out for sewing, 2 pr, socks, 1 Child's sweater, and 1 turtle-neck sweater, knitted; I member assisted as ••••„•,,,• WANTED oose Feathers, Feather Beds, Horse Hair. Highest Prices Phone 239.. NimOimmOm Mr. and Mrs: Wilfred Savage ,and children of Kitchener spent the week- end at the home of 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; sec'y., Mrs. Ralph Keiffer; treas., Mrs: Austin Raynard; slower fund, Mrs, Mae. 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 Mizpath. 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 with whom he has been work- ing in the same department of the T. Eaton Company, * * * * PO. Ivan Barry, a memlier 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.) Derham. 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 member of that class was in the same camp as he was. He wished to be remembered to all in Winghatn. * * Sgt. Clayton Coates, P..C,A.P., 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 ott behalf of this community. He recently graduated as an air gunner at Mount Jell, atm. He reports to Toronto at the end of his leave about the middle of January And expects that he will be placed On the ItC,A.P. reserve, In a recent issue of the Toronto Star there was a picture of a soldier, Year. Lippert of Itiversdale, lying on the floor at the hospital doing shoulder exercises as a result of wounds re- etived at Dieppe, Ire- is a brother of Mrs. Prank Caskanette of town. The picture was one to illustrated the many methods used to assist veterans to overcome disabilities from wounds and injury, * PO, Melvin T2,, Ploomfield, son of Mr. and Mrs, Itttssell Bloomfield of Windsor, former residents of Wing- barn, has been awarded the D. P. C„ He has been flying for some time and has completed his Second tour of c/1). Eir.etilSal..ita.,t L 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. 1, W. Johnson, resulted as follows: President, Fleming Johnston; first vice-president, Mrs, Geo, Hethering- ton; second vice-president, Earl Ham- Mori; third vice-presidetn, Priscilla Mann; fourth vice-president, Shirley Seiling; secretary, Mary Darling; • treasurer, Miss Emma Johnston; pian- ist, Mrs, W_,J, Johnston; press secre- tary, Mrs. M. L. Aitken; recreation committee, Mrs, Chas. Mathers, Geo. Ilethernigton, Allan Breckenridge, Miss 'Margaret Curtis; refreshment committee, Mrs, Aitken, Miss E. John- ston, Mrs. Geo, Thomson, GO, Heth- erington, a 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, Ur. and Mrs. David McLennan. Mrs, Walter Savage, who under- went an operation, has returned home, We Wish her a speedy recovery, Mr, Plerning.Johnston, was a visitor with. Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Johnston of Woodstock, A little daughter has come to glad• den the home of Mr. and Mrs, William Peacock, Congratulations, 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. Miision 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 Selling, 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, Shiley Sell- ing; World Friends Secretary, Sher- wood Mann; peace secretary, Eleanor Smith; temperance secretary, Raymond Selling; literature, Mervin Mann; Look. Out committee, Patsy Stewart, Shirley Seiling, DOMINION BANK ANNUAL STATEMENT Strong Cash. and Liquid Position, Increase of $51,000,000 in Assets Substantially Higher Deposits as Bank Starts 75th Year elational 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 write 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, $65.00; 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 Bros., 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. 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 payment 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 of Bank Premises. Capital stands at $7,000,000 and Re- Serve $7,000,000, the same as last year. Deposits were higher by $50,121,000 than last year, totalling' $247,839,000. Of these $18,971,000 were non-interest and $34,835,000 interest bearing, Bal- ances carried by Dominion and Pro- vincial Governments showed a de- crease of about $8,000,000. The figure for cash assets, .$48,290,- 000, is over 1904 of liabilities to the public, and total quick assets of $109,- 754,000 represent 17% of these liabil- ities. The Bank holds in investment secur- ities a total of $143,939,000, an increase of $88,899,000 over last year, the larg- est investment portfolio in the Bank's history. These securities tonsist of Dominion 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 se- ettrities, Call loans remain about the Santo as last year, COMMerelat loans and Ills.