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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1945-02-15, Page 1Single Copies Five. Cents FISH AND GAME CLUB ANNUAL MEETING Club Carry On Work Of Restocking Streams On Wednesday night last week the Wingham Fish and Game Club held a very enthusiastic meeting in the Council Chambers. Reports for the past year were given and plans made for the coming season. Seven load of trout and two cans of bass had been placed in streams in the vicinity of Wingham during last year. The presi- dent, Mr. Geo. H. Orvis, was re-elected with the following officers: Secretary-Treasurer - Miss Jean Austin. Streams Committee-Chairman, Mr. Dave Fortune. Complaints Committee - Chairman, Mr. R. J. •Galbraith. Committee to Sign Streams-Chair- man, Mr. Dave Fortune. Entertainment and Reforestration Committee-Chairman, Mr. W. J. Henderson. Membership Committee-Chairman, Mr. Rhys Pollock. This club is taking a very active part in the restocking of streams in this district. Curling At Guelph and London Four local rinks are curling away from home to-day (Wednesday). Three rinks arc at Guelph and another is at London. Ill With Pneumonia Mrs. Thos. Kew was taken to Wing- ham General Hospital, Saturday even- ing, suffering from pneumonia. We are pleased to report that her condition is considered satisfactory. Took Ill At Palmerston +11r. Charles Elliott collapsed in a Palmerston restaurant while having supper Monday evening. He had been skipping a rink in the bonspeil and was having supper prior to the even- ing game when he took ill. He was taken to Palmerston hospital where he spent the night, returning home Tuesday. W. WARNE FIRE INSURANCE ANNUAL Increase In Surplus For Year $14,438 The 67th annual meeting of the West Wa.wanosh Mutual Fire Insur- ance Company was held Friday after- noon in the parish hall, Dungannon, with a good attendance of policy- holders. Wilfred McCarthy, the presi- dent, reported a satisfactory year. A. McNay gave the auditors' report, which showed total cash receipts to be $50,271. Fire losses in 1944 amounted to $18,270, Total cash disbursements were $25,840. Total surplus Decem- ber 30 was $109.220, which was an in- crease in surplus for the year of $14,- 438. Number of policies in force at end of 1944 were 8,946, a decrease of three from 1943. Total assets of the company $123,440. Total insurance in force $13,575,990. The three retiring directors, Donald McKay, Wilfred McCarthy and Lorne Johnston,. were returned. Following the meeting of the policyholders, the directors met in the company's office and elected the following officers: President, Ross McPhee; via- president, Marvin McDowell; secre- tary, Mrs, G. C, Treleaven; treasurer, Thomas Stothers. TURNBERRrCOUPLE MARK ANNIVERSARY Nit., and Mrs. David lioirnee Cele brated Their Golden Wedding On behalf of the folk of this come munity we extend to Mr, and Mrs, David Holmes congratulations on their having been margied 50 years. They celebrated this great event a t their home on the 12th concession of Turn- berry on Tuesday, February 0th, when a family supper was held, They received many lovely gifts among which was a lovely mantle clock, a gift from the family. They also received congratulations from their neighbours and a host of friends, also from, the Turnberry Council and Officers who wished them happiness together for many years to come. A feature of the celebration was a por- tion of the wedding cake of fifty years ago. Mr. and Mrs. Holmes are both natives of Turnberry. Mrs. Holmes, the former Hanna Godkin, was born near Zetland. Mr. Holmes was born on the 10th concession of Turnberry on the farm adjoining Holme's school. They were married at Wingham and have lived on their present farm ever since. They are both enjoying good health, They had a, family of three, Mrs. Peter (Jessie) Grant of Cuirass; Henry, who passed on in June 1939, and Oscar of Culross. WINNAM CUBS Twenty-seven Cubs met in the gymnasium last Wednesday evening. The Grand Howl and Salute were joined in by all the Cubs. Then they separated into their Sixes and each Sixer aided his Six to learn the knots. These knots are the reef knot; the sheet bend; the clove hitch and the bow line. Ken MacLean, George Hall, Willard Platt and George Porter tied the four knots and were awarded this test. Over twenty of the Cubs passed the Leap Frog test. A game of Zig- zag was played, with John Crawford's team winning. Next Wednesday the Cubs will try the Knots test and practise skipping. Several new Cubs will give the Cub -; Law and Promise. Attending Legislature Mr. John Hanna, M.P.P., is in To- ronto to attend the Ontario Legislature which will open on. Thursday this week. PRESENTATION A very pleasant evening was spent in cards and dancing on Friday, February 9th, when fifty friends and neighbours gathered at the home. of Mr. and Mrs. Linus Ruth on the 1st Con., Culross, and presented them with two occasion- al chairs. The presentation was made by Colin McFee and Harold McCorm- ick and W. J. Campbell read the fol- lowing address: Feb. 9, 1945. Dear Mr. and Mrs. Ruth: We, your neighbours and friends-• have gathered here tonight to spend a pleasant evening with you before you depart for your new home in Tees- the years you have lived awmaoetg. D uring t ir stus you have been honest and loyal citizens, always ready • to lend a helping hand in time of need, and to do your share in any social activ- ities of the community. You, Mrs. Ruth, have also taken an active part in the Red Cross work and the (milting in your group and for which we are very grateful. While we regret that you are leav- ing us we feel confident that our loss will be someone else's gain and we want you to know that our doors will always be open to receive you when- ever yott come. As a token of our appreciation of your both, we ask you to accept these gifts and trusting God will shower His choicest blessings upon you in your new home so' that you may be spared to cnioy them for many years to come, Signed on behalf of your neighbours and friends. Mr. and Mrs. fill Seheistel, Mr. and Mrs. Harold McCormick, Colin Me- Pliteco'th Mr. and Mrs. Rath made a suitable reply thanking 'everyone for their chairs and extending them a hearty welcome to their new borne. tveryone then joined in the singing of "For they are jolly good fellows," Several Interesting Papers Were Presented The, Monthly meeting of the Young Women's Mission Circle,. was 'held at the home of Mrs, Pryce, the meeting opening with the hymn "Will your anchor hold" followed with prayer by Mrs. Bruce MacLean, Following the business period and the singing of, several .choruses, the scripture lesson, taken from Romans, chapter 10, was read by Mrs. Pryce. The study period was on World Missions, Miss Betty Collar reading an article on Africa; Miss Laura Collar an article "In the Belgian Congo" and "The Church in Ethiopia"; Mrs. J. Donaldson "China Inland Missions" and "Europe Missions"; Miss Eleanore Sundercock "Calgary in Bolivia"; Mrs. Pryce "Boys in Africa", The hymn "Out of •my Bondage" was sung and Mrs. G. H. Scott dis- missed the meeting with prayer. A social time was afterwards en- joyed. HOWICK MUTUAL ANNUAL FRIDAY The annual meeting of the policy- holders of the Howick Fire Insurance Company will be held in Gorrie on Friday, Febrpary 16th, at two o'clock for the purpose of receiving the reports bf the directors and auditors and dis- posing of same; for the election of officers, and any other business that may come before the meeting. The two retiring directors are John A. Bryans and Norman Harding, both eligible for re-election. Purchased Home In Galt :kMr. and Mrs. Clarkson Martin who have been residing in Galt for some time have purchased a home of their own. It is situated at 56 Haddington Street. High School Held Successful Valentine Dance On Friday night the Wingham High School held a most successful dance in the Armouries. A good crowd of students, were on hand to enjoy the gala' event. Lunch was served and everybody enjoyed themselves to the full. Won First Prize At Gorrie A local rink captured the trophy at Gorrie bonspeil on Thursday winning their three games. The rink was Gordon Deyell, Win, Tiffin, Ronald Rae, Chas. Elliott. skip. This rink also took part in the, play at Palmer- ston on Moriaay, but due to the illness of Mr. •Elliott were unable to play the evening game, Injured In Fall Dciwn Stairs ...sstirs, James Breen of Thorndale, a former Wingham resident, fell down the stairs at her home in Thorndale and although no bones were broken she was badly shaken up. Her daughter, Mrs. Neil 'Williamson, left Wednesday noon for Thorndale. The accident happened early Wednesday morning last week. SPLENDID MISSIONARY PAPER PRESENTED Several Visitors At United W. M. S. Meeting eat__ The Woman's Missionary Society of Wingham -United Church held their February meeting in the school room, Mrs, VanWyck having charge of the program. The worship service, "The Kingdom of God in our Nation - Blessed is the Nation whose God is the Lord," was conducted by Mrs. Field, A splendid talk telling of the work of the churCh in French Indo- China and Thailand, was given by Mrs. VanWyck. Illustrating with a. map, she traced the history of these coun- tries through the centuries up to the presetit time and showed the important part they are playing right now in the war. her address was closed with a prayer written by a Christian woman of Thailand, Mrs. Hiseler sang an ap- propriate 8010, "Earth shall be fair", Mrs. Satn Campbell conducted a qui= on the February Missionary ileloathly, the W. M, S. petiodieal, several mem- bers 'took part. Thirty-one members paid their annual fee, and several visit- Ors were welcomed, I..ttneh was served and a social half-hour spent. REV. BEECROFT SPOKE . TO THE LIONS CLUB Tbans Proceeding for the Presentation of the "Black and Tan" Follies A regular Lions Luncheon was held at the Queen's Dining room on Friday evening with a good attendance. Guests of the Club were Rev. W, A. Beecroft, Rhys Pollock, Jerry Garrett and Mr. Kyle and his son Andy, of Blyth, Ont. President Wilf. French introduced Rev. W. A. Beecroft as guest speaker of the evening. Mr. Beecroft briefly addressed all Curlers present and laid out the rules of each member of the rink from lead man to skip. The duties as set forth for each curler proved very amusing. Mr. Beecroft followed with a brief sketch of the various strata making up the northern peoples. While stationed at Hailey- bury he had been requested to look into the history of the district near a church camp. He found that settle- went of the district went back to the year 1686, the Indians being the first settlers, The early discovery of silver by a party of French explorers oc- curred in 1785. They were accomp- anied by a priest and Christianity was introduced about that time. Up to the year 1821 Fur Traders and the Hudson Bay Company were very active in the neighborhood and in 1836 a priest from Montreal visited the site and a mission to the Indians was set up. About the year 1862 lumbermen came up the Ot- tawa River and in 1860 a mission was established complete with hospital, church and school. (Continued 'on page six) • DAY OF PRAYER TO BE OBSERVED HERE 'All women are reminded that the International .World Day of Prayer will be observed here with a service in Wingham Baptist Church, at 3 p.m., on Friday this week, February 16th. A cordial invitation is extended to all ladiei to attend,this service. /VW BRIDGE CLUB Seven tables took part in the play :at the Wingham Bridge Club Thurs- .. ,day evening with the following results: North and South-1st., Mrs. Art WU- -son and J. H. Crawford; 2nd., Mrs. J. H. Crawford. and Mrs. Bert Porter; 'tied 3rd and 4th,, Mrs, F. A. Parker :and Jack 'Mason, Mrs. W. H. French .and Miss Mary Johnston. East and 'West-1st., Bert Porter and W. W. , Armstrong; tied 2nd and 3rd., Mrs, A. R. DuVal and Mrs. Geo. Ross, Miss 'M. McCallum and George Williams;' ,4th., Mrs. W. L. Kress and Mrs. H, C. MacLean. TRANSFUSIONS VITAL TO THOSE WOUNDED Blood Transfusions Give Second Chance to Wounded Not far from here there is a boy back from overseas. He's been wound- .ed-and he is back home only because blood transfusions saved his life. Throughout Canada there are hundreds of such cases-living evidence of the blessing of blood serum-for these men have been close to death and have come back only because Canadians answered the call for blood, without " hesitation. "No finer medical attention has been available to soldier casualties of any nation at any other time," reports 'Colonel Leeming A. Carr of Hamilton, who has returned to that city after 18 months in command of a Canadian general hospital in England. Battle casualties began to arrive at Colonel Carr's hospital two days after the invasion and, when he left, men hurt more recently in Holland were pouring in. In the case of nioee seri- ous injury, the men would be flown to hospitals in England after receiving life-saving transfuisions on the field. The Mobile Blood Donor Clinic will be at Wingham on .Wednesday mar- ling February 28th. This will give citizens of this com- „munity another chance to share in this important work, Jt is a matter of pride that we should respond. We must Only inconvenience ourselves so tittle to contribute our share to this great work, now to do your part*then follow through When the Clink is held on the 28th of this vtiOnth. Capt. W. J, Adams Re-Appointed Chairman ai•••••••• The Wingham High School Board inaugural meeting was held on. Mon- day evening. The members of l the board are, Capt. W. Adams, Dr. George Ross, W. H, French, Wm. j, Henderson, T, H. Gibson, G, C. Gam- mage, R. R. Hobden. Captain W. J. Adams was re-elected chairman and the committees were selected as follows: Finance-G. C. Gammage, R. R, Hothden, Capt. Adams. School Management-W. H. French,, G. C. Gammage, Dr. George Ross. Property-Dr. George Ross, T. H. Gibson,W. J. Henderson. Mr. W. A. Galbraith was re-appoint- ed secretary-treasurer and Chief Allen, truant officer, Twenty-five dollars was donated to the Boys' Athletic Association. The three pictures donated by the well-known artist, G. A. Reid, have been received and are now being suit- ably framed after which they will be hung at the school. Financial Statement Receipts Bal. forward from 1943 $ Town of Wingham Levy Town of Wingham Loan County of Huron Grant County of Bruce Grant Government Grant ^Music $ 50.00 General 1265.69 Donation M. I. White estate Donation J. C. Currie estate Wroxeter Continuation School District Tuition $ 21189.63 ,,Expenditures Teachers Salar's $ 1159,1.39 Income Tax Remitted 1843.88 Teachers Feder- ation fees 52.00 $ 13487.27 Library 67.31 Art-Music MiscellaneOus Equipment Officers' Salaries Interest and 'Exchange General Expenses Fuel Light and Water Telephone Salary Caretaker Caretaker's Supplies Repairs Insurance Athletics Student Activities Repayment of Town Loan Deposit on Cadet Uniforms Miscellaneous $ 20874.44 Balance forward 315.19 $ 21189.63 Purchased House al.Mr. Kirk Hutton, who recently took over the position as operator at the C.N.R. here, has purchased the Burke house on Frances Street. Won Production Trophy ?<Mr. George R.-Scott, Prudential Life Agent, won a beautiful trophy for leading the Stratford district of the company in production. He stood 60th in the Dominion, a wonderful showing considering there are 4000 agents. Chess Draw The draw for the first round of- the Winghanr Chess club is: Winner of Massey and George Williams vs Harold Sparling; D. Kennedy vs Nel- son Pickett; H. Gage vs D. Manning; A. W. Anderton vs R. Pollock, Play- ers to arrange games, Transferred' To Kingston, Jamaica-, SA former manager of the Canadian Bank of Commece here, Mr, George Blair Smith, at present manager of the London Branch of the Bank of Com- merce, has been appointed manager of the bank's branch at Kingston, Jamaica. With his family he will leave 'shortly for his new poet, George was manager .here for three years going to the Parkdale branch front here then to Halifax as inspector of the Maritime Division of the bank, He went from Halifax to London where 1)e has been for the past six years, One daughter Alexandra, lives with her parents and an elder daughter, tient. Winnifred Blair Smith, is serving overseas as a nursing sister. Friend's here will wish Mr. and Mrs. Smith good fortune In Jamaica, 15.13 1591.65 125.00 14.70 203.17 472.95 156.78 56.07 970.00. 104,26 87.90 227.63 98.50 54.12 3000.00 140.00 2.00 193.39 6300.00 3000.00 8018.52 848.57 1315.69 54.15 1400.05 59.26 With Which Is Antalomated The Collie Vidette and Wroxeter News. WINGHAIVI, ONTARIO, Ti.URSDAY, FEBRUARY 15th, 194 Subscriptions 42,00 Per Teo' ' MIDGETS KEEP UP WINNING STREAK Wingham Boys Trounce Brussels 84 •••••••••••••••••••• The Wingham Lions remain uncle- feeted downing the Brussels team 8 to 4 on Monday night. The Brussels team is small, putting up a good fight and are right in there playing hockey which is a good sign. Willis and B, Jewell arc the outstnading players for Brussels, either of them figuring in each goal. Wingham is playing a good game of hockey too and although they have it over Brussels, it is not too one-sided to be a game that is pleasing to the spectators eye. In the first period Wingham started off and just 17 seconds alter the start- ing whistle Edgar from Seli scored. Sell on' a lone rush made the light flash on again, Wingham still going great guns, Thorns on a long shot mak- ing the Wingham Margin three. Then Brussels began to click and the com- bination of Willis and B. Jewell scor- ed two, Sell retaliating for Wingham making the score at the end of the first encounter 4 to 2. The second period started similar to the first when at 15 seconds Kress slipped the puck past Jewell, soon to be followed by Edgar. Willis for Brussels scored unassisted and in a few moments Ernest taking the puck from Thorns scored making the tally at the end of the second period 7 to 3, In the third stanza Brussels and Wingham each scored one; Willis from B. Jewell for Brussels and Kress for Wingham ending the game Wingham 8, Brussels 4. Line Ups- Brussels-goal, J. Jewell; clef., Cous- ins. Ryan; centre, Willis; wings, B. Jewell, Coleman; alts., MacDonald, Riley, Dalton, Humphrey. Wingham - goal, Johnston; def., McKay, Moms; centre, Kress; wings, Edgar, Seli; alts., Stainton, Lockridge, Ernest, Drennon, Harcourt, Wild. First Period 1 Wingham-Edgar (Seli) ...... 00.17 2 Wingham--Seli 05.27 3 Wingham-Thoms 09.45 4 Brussels-Willis (B, Jewell) 13.14 5 BrusselsL-Willis (B. Jewell) 14.20 6 Wingham-Seli 15,25 Penalty-MacKay. Second Period 7 Wingham--Kress 00,15 8 Wingham-Edgar 02.25 9 Brussels-Willis 04,00 10 Wingham-Ernest (Thorns) 06.10 Penalty-B, Jewell Third Period 11 Brussels-Willis (B. Jewell) 07.55 12 Wingham-Kress 08.35 Penalty-none. Euchre Orange Hall Friday Wingham L. 0. L. No, 794 are holding a euchre in the Orange Hall, Friday evening this week, February 16th, at 8.30 o'clock. A cordial invi- tation is extended to all to attend. Admission 25c. Spoke to Triple V Class Mr. W. Stanley Hall was the guest speaker at the Triple V class Sunday afternoon. His subject was "Know the Truth for the Truth will make you free". This is the motto that is over the entrance to Victoria College. Mr. S. Beattie, principal of the Public school will address the class next Sunday. Presbyterial Executive Met At Clinton The executive of the Huron Pres- byterial of the Woman's Mission- ary Society of the United Church of Canada, met in Ontario St. 'United Church, Clinton, on Thursday, Feb. 8, with the president, Mrs. C. Tavener of Holmesville, in charge, Encouraging reports front secretaries showed an "advance" during 1944, Plans were made for the Presbyterial to be held in North St. Church, 'Ooderich, Mrs. W. J. Greer and Miss C. Wellwood of Wingham, attended the meeting. Weekly Newspaper Officers To Broadcast On Saturday, Feb, 11th, from 7'.45 to 8 p.m. on the CBC network the CBC talks feature titled "This Week" will originate in Ottawa and will fea- ture two officers of the Canadian Weekly Newspapers Association in the capital for the semi-ant-Mal -executive meeting. They will speak on the part played by the weekly newspapers in Canadian Life. The speakers will be C.W.11.A, President V, P. 1Galbraith, editor of the Red Deer (Alberta) Ad- vocate and 1st Vice-President Hugh Templin, editor of the Fergus New- lecord, HIM SCHOOL BOARD BAPTIST CIRCLE HEAR INAUGURAL MEETING OF WORLD MISSIONS FOUNDER OF iii.C.T.U. HONORED AT MEETING Topic Was Based On Organization Name The February meeting of the W, C, T. W. organization was held at the home of Mrs, W, A. Beecroft, with the vice president, Miss R. Lewis, conduc- ting the meeting. The object of the meeting was to commemorate the founder of the 'organization, the late Frances Willard. The opening hymn "Under His Wings" was sung and Mrs. Beecroft opened the meeting witivprayer. Miss Hoover read the scripture taken from Proverbs 31, The message was based on the name of the 'organization W. C. T. U. taking each word for an out- line. 1st., Women - This women's work was founded in the year 1883 stressing the fact of how women today should do their utmost in the home, church and community. 2nd.. Christ- ian-Every Member of the W. C. T. U. should be an earnest Christian in order to be a blessing to those with whom we come in contact; 3rd., Temperance -Temperance is the right use of law- ful things and the total abstinence of everything that is wrong. 4th., Union -In unity there is strength, co-opera- tion desired. Let us work for the safe guarding of girls and boys and true happiness in clean living. If every wo- man would join in principle if not in person, the noble cause of the W. C. T. U. could be accomplished. Roll call was answered with a verse of scripture and the secretary's report was read also the treasurer's report was given by Mrs. E. Wilkinson. The clip sheets were on the life of Frances Willard, conducted by Miss Lewis. "The Great Destroyer Pamphlet" was read by Miss Black and Mrs, Wilkin- son after which 'Miss Betty Lewis rendered a solo very appropriate for the occasion, entitled "Softly and Tenderly" accompanied by Mrs. Bee- croft. Miss Black gave a splendid report of the L. T. L. work among the chil- dren. A poem was read by Mrs. Tiffin entitled "Just to please Jesus." All joined in singing hymn "The Lord's Our Rock", • and Mrs. G. H. Scott closed the meeting 'with prayer. FORMER WINHAMITE TROPHY WINNER On Wednesday evening last the Owen Sound staff of the Imperial Oil Company held a dinner. Among the employees was Charlie Deyell, a form- er Wingham boy, who is one of the leading drivers of the company. Charlie is well known here. His par- ents are Mr. and Mrs. Robert Deyell and County Constable Gordon Deyell is a brother, and Mrs. George H. Scott is a sister. A feature of the evening was the presentation of awards. Charlie re- ceived a trophy for his fine record as a driver. Folk here will be pleased with his success and on their behalf we extend congratulations. Attended Insurance Meeting KMr. Percy King attended the annual meeting of the Western . Ontario Farmers' Mutual Insurance Company which was held in Woodstock on Thursday last week. Mrs. R. S. Hetherington has received word from her husband, Major (Bob) Hetherington;"' that he is confined to hospital with jaundice, He had not been evacuated at that time from the Holland-Belgium district, Friends here will wish hint a Speedy recovery, Bob has been officer commanding the 99th Battery, R.C.A., • since it went active in September 1941. m * * Cpl. David Scott, brother of Mr. George H, Scott of town, is a black- smith with the workshops in Holland, Apparently he is an artist at his trade as Mr, and Mrs, Scott on Thursday received a beautiful carving- set he had made, It was made from Lerman Steel and,„ the handles are finely shaped leather with a Steel band, This set' is a great souvenir. MAJOR TORRANCE AGAIN OVERSEAS Word Received Last Week That He Had Arrived Safely Almost a year from the time he ar- rived home from overseas Major (Dr.) T, L. Torrance was back overseas. Last week Mrs. Torrance received a cable from her husband stating that he had arrived safely, It was on February 15th last year that Major Torrance arrived in Wing- ham having served for nearly three and a half years overseas. After spending thirty days leave at his home here he was stationed at Camp Borden where he remained until returning overseas. Major Torrance enlisted in the sum- mer of 1940 and reported for duty in October and by the end of that month was in England. He was with the first division when it invaded Sicily and continued with the Eighth Army in its drive into Italy.