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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1945-12-13, Page 1CONSIDER REQUEST OF OBIRAVE CHURCH Huron-Maitland Presbytery Met Here Moderator Rev. 5. Scott of Kincar- dine was in charge of the meeting of the Huron-Maitland Presbytery of the Presbyterian Church in Canada which convened here last week. An item of business which is of in- terest to this district was the appoint- ment of a committee to interview the congregations of the Brussels and Bel- grave churches regarding the relation that should exist between these two congregations. A delegation from Belgrave was present regarding their affiliation with Brussels. The commit- tee is composed of Rev, C. H. Mac- Donald, of Lucknow; Rev. Alex Nim- mo, Wingham, Rev. Kenneth Mac- Lean and Mr, Strang, Exeter. Two visiting ministers were present. Rev. H. S, Philpott of Montreal, and Rev. John Pollock of Ailsa Craig, a former minister at Whitechurch and a former clerk of Maitland Presbytery. BEAUTIFUL XMAS TREE HAS BEEN ERECTED Lighted Tree At Bank Corner Has Splendid Appearance The Community Christmas Tree which was placed at the corner of John and Main Streets on Friday has a very fine appearance being decorated with coloured lights. With the weather we have been having of late it is difficult to realize that Christnias is nearly, here. Many decorate their homes or places of business with coloured lights and these will assist greatly with the dec-1 orations to welcome home the 99th Battery and other soldiers from over- seas. Plans to decorate for the reception of the 99th Battery. Let us make this a real welcome home. Attending Eastern Star Convention Mrs, T; A. Currie and Mrs. E, Web- ster are attending the annual meeting of the Order of the Eastern Star which is being held in Toronto this week. Engagement Announced Rev. and Mrs. W. D. Clank, Cargill, announce the engagement of their dau- ghter, Ada Mildred, to Me Raymond Ross Vogan, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Vogan; Mildmay. The mar- riage will take place on Wednesday, December 26th., at three o'clock, in St. Andrew's United Church, Cargill, 11. 'F. 0. COOPERATIVE ELECTED DIRECTORS P. J. Scott, Belgrave, Again a Director Seven members of the 1945 board were returned to the new directorate in the elections which closed the 32nd. annnual meeting of the ,United Farm- ers' Co-operative Co„ Limited, held at Toronto, with W. A. Amos,, Port Dover, first vice-president, in the chair. The two who retired were Miss Agnes MacPhail because of ill health, and Hugh Bailey, Dundalk, who was ap- pointed'' general manager to succeed H. 13, Clemes. The latter had stepped out after 25 years in office„ Directors who Were re-elected were ; W. A, Amos, Port Dover; It C. Geod, Brantford; N. M. Marshh11, Norwich; W. G. Nicholson, Port Elgin; R. J, Scott, Belgrave; Ralph Staples, Tor. onto; and Dan Stauffer, Bright. New directors are Charles Mattnis and W. S. Wood, Alliston, Supervising the elections was Leonard Harman, gen- Oat secretary. Brussels Man Wins Auto Action Judge T. M, Costello, presiding at the concluding session of the ,county court ,gave judgment in favour of the plaintiff in a motor damage action of Frank McCutcheon, 23, of Brussels, vs John O'Connor, Mckillop Town- ship farmer, McCutcheon was award- ed $251.79 for repairs to his car and court costs. He had entered a claim for $300.00. A counter claim by O'Connor for $100,00 was dismissed. INSTITUTE MEETS FRIDAY, DEC. 21st. The regular monthly meeting of the nt Woett's Institute will be held on Fri- day, December 2Ist,,.iti the Council Chambers at 2.30 p.m, sharp. Music, Christmas Carols. Program Coinmit- tee—Mrs. C. B. Armitage, Mrs. M. Voxton, Mrs. W. Rot gall Will be answered by a Christtnat verse. Hostesses, Ntrs. Joe fern, Mrs. 'earl beans, Mrt, T, Ctut6sliaolt, Mrs. T. rower. Lower Wingham School Concert will be held at 8 p.m., on Wednesday, December 19th, Silver collection. MASONIC LODGE OFFICERS ELECTED Installation Will Be Held At January Meeting The annual meeting of Wingham Lodge, A.F.,&A.M,, No. 286, was held last week when the following officers were elected for the coming year. W. M.----H. A, Puller S. W,—Howard Machan J, W.—W. A. Crawford Chaplain—Don Jeffs Treas.—W. A. Galbraith Sec'y.—H. L. Sherboncly S. a—Percy Stainton 3, D--14. P. Cartnichael I. G.—G. C. Ganitnage 5, S. Jas. Walpole. J. S,--,,Alton B. Adams Tyler-4stOrtnan Rintoul Auditors- Frei W, Spry and Prank Johnson, The' Installation will take place at the /mtely meeting. RED CROSS EXECUTIVE MEETS ON THURSDAY The regular monthly meeting of the Wingham District Executive of the Red Cross Society will be held at 3 p.m., in the Town Hall on Thursday afternoon this week. A full attendance is requested as business of great importance is being brought' before the meeting. UNITED Y.P.U. HAD SPLENDID MEETING Interesting Pictures Shown By Scott Reid The Young People of Wingham UniteckChurch held their fourth meet- ing of the season on Sunday night in the basement of the church. After singing several songs, Lloyd Hutton gave an inspiring talk on Mis- sions and Jack Currie read the Stript ure, Another interesting part of the meet- ing was the pictures shown by Scott . Reid. These were of special interest as they were taken by Scott himself, and they included snaps of Our home town, also scenes from lvfontreal, tng- land and Holland. The electing closed with the mizpah benediction. an't Single Copies Five, Cents With Which Is Amalgamated The Gorrie Vidette and Wroxeter News, WINGHAM, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 13th, 1945 Subscriptions $2,00 Per Yeah HURON ORGANIZES FOR CROP IMPROVEMENT Sale and Tea Well Attended The annual tea and sale of work held by the ladies of the Salvation Army on Saturday afternoon was patronized by a large number, making this event most successful. Belgrave Minister Preached Rev. Mr. Dunlop of Belgrave prea- ched in the United Church here on Sunday evening, Rev. W. A. Beecroft was indisposed. We are happy to re- port that it was not a serious illness and that he is now quite well again. Christmas Conert The annual Christmas Concert of the Stone School, No. 7, Morris, will be held at 8.30 p.m., Thursday evening, December 20th. There will be plays, recitations, drills and choruses. Ad- mission 25 cents, Mrs. N. Robertson, teacher. 'Meet In Belfast Recently Majors R, S. Hetherington and Elmer D. Bell of town were on leave to Belfast, Ireland, when much to their surprise they meet another Wingham boy, Murray Rae, who was also enjoying the sights of that city, The world is a small place after all. C.G.I.T, Had Cups Read The regular meeting of the C,G.I,T, was held in the United Church last week. A Vesper service was planned after which Mrs, H. V, Pym entertain- ed the senior girls by reading their tea- cups, The junior group played games and the intermediate group made pos- ters. The Vesper. service is being held in Wingham United Church, Sunday eevnitig next, December 16th, Every- one Is Welcome. Board Of Directors. Was Selected "This is by far the best organiza- tion meeting I have attended this year," said John D. McLeod. secretary of the Ontario Crop Improvement Associa- tion, at the end of a meeting held in the Department of Agriculture office, Clinton, Friday afternoon to organize a Crop Improvement Association in Huron County. Until Friday Huron was one of two counties in Ontario in which crop im- provement work was not organized. As 'a result of action taken at thi4` meeting, under the leadership of John Armstrong of Londesboro, the other county now enjoys alone the doubtful distinction, Forty-nine Huron County farmers attended the meeting and voted un- animously to organize. A nominating committee consisting -of Bert Lobb, Harry Sturdy, Alex Alexander, Hugh Berry and Wm. Oestreicher drew up a slate of 16 directors, each representing a municipality; the directors will choose from among their own number the first president, vice-president and secretary-treasurer of the new organiz- ation. The first board of directors for the Huron Crop Improvement Association, as chosen, consists of Samuel Alton, Ashfield; Harold Gaunt, West Wa- wanosh; H. Sturdy, East Wawanosh; Harvey Timms, Turnberry; John Win- ters, Howick; William Turnbull, Grey; Richard Proctor, Morris; E. Snell, .Hullett; Elmer Robertson, Colborne; Alvin Betties, Goderich Township; James McIntosh, Tuckersmith; Steve Murray, McKillop; Harry Strong, Us- borne; Allin Walper, Stephen; William Dougall, Hay; John Armstrong, Stan- ley. Explaining the purpose of the Crop Improvement Association, Mr. McLeod told the gathering that it provides the necessary connecting link between the Tsearch man in his laboratory or office, and the practical man on the farm. For 'example he said, the association takes -on the -task of doing farm tests of new seed varieties developed at the Ontario Agricdltural Colige. Andrew McTavish, a director of the Ontario Association, said at the meet- ing that a successful livestock program 'has to be based on a sound and econ- omical field crop program. One of the aims of the Crop Improvement Assoc- iation, he said is a higher yield per acre -of field crops, in order to get econom- ical and more profitable production. Through the association farmers have a chance to study their problems, and arrange the tests and research needed to find the answers they want. An =urgent problem in this part of the pro- vince, he added, is weed control,—a matter, which he said, can be taken up through the 0.C.I.A. The lodging of oats is another pro- blem which needs to be tackled by the association said Alex M. Stewart, pre- sident of the Canadian Seed Growers' Association, and a past president of the O.C.I.A. Mr. Stewart also predicted a great future in this area for the,grow- ing of corn; he stressed the value of using 'registered seed, and the need for a good seed-cleaning plant. PLOW MATCH WILL BE AT PORT ALBERT Should Be Ideal Place For Such An Event A telegram signed by L. E: Cardiff, M. P., has &en received at the Huron County Agriculture office in Clinton, stating that the Victory Plowing Match for 1946 can be held at the grounds at Port Albert airport. It was thought that this would be an ex- cellent location for this event, in the largest of any kind that has been in the bounds of the county for some time, as there would be accommoda- tion on the grounds. Hotel accommo- dation is none too plentiful in the county and extra accommodation is needed. In all probability meals will be served in the mess halls as well. SEND THEM THE ADVANCE:TIMES The Year Round Christmas Gift BOXING DAY WILL BE HOLIDAY HERE Dr. R. L. Stewart Resigned As Med- ical Officer Of Health At the December meeting of the Town Council held last week it was decided on motion of Couns. Wilkinson and Lloyd that the Mayor be author- ized to proclaim Boxing Day, Decem- ber 26th, a public holiday, This has been the custom here for the past few years and, most municipalities in this district have or are taking similar act- ion. This motion was made to comply with a request from the Retail Merch- ant's Association received from the secretary, Mr. C. H. McAvoy. A letter was read from Dr. R. L. Stewart, Medical Officer of Health, in which he stated that he wished to re- sign, His resignation was accepted on motion of Reeve Evans and Coun. Johnson and the clerk was instructed to send him a letter expressing apprec- iation of his long service. The minutes of the last meeting of council were approved on motion of Reeve Evans and Coun. Johnson. A grant of $10.00 was made to the Navy League on motion of Couns, Lloyd and Wilkinson following the reading a letter appealing for a dona- tion. A letter was read from the Depart- ment of Highways promising that every effort would be made to repair the Lower Town bridge as promptly as possible. (This bridge was put in use Friday night, repairs having been effected.) A request- was received from the Town Council of Petrolia that a reso- lution- be passed granting exemption from taxation for the home of any re- turned soldier for a period of not more than ten years. This letter was filed on motion of Conn. Johnson and Reeve Evans. A letter was read from the City Clerk of North Bay, in which the city Council requested that representations be made to the proper authority to make an attempt to' bring hard West- ern coal into Ontario instead of the poor grade of soft coal as at present. This resolution was endorsed on mot- ion of Reeve Evans and Coun. Lloyd. On motion of Cowls. Lloyd and Johnson Jas. A. Carr was granted a rebate of $50 on the 1945 taxes on his new house. Mr. Carr has written re- questing consideration of reduction of his taxes for the current year on his new house. He advised the council that he had only occupied the house for about half the year., On motion of Coun, Wilkinson and Reeve Evans the application for a build- ing permit by Canada Packers Ltd., for an addition to their present building on Josephine St. was approved. A complaint was received from Miss Phoebe Densmore regarding trucks turning on her lawn and damaging the sod, This matter was referred to the Street Committee for attention on mot- ion of Couns. Johnson and Wilkinson. For the Executive committee Mayor Davidson reported that a large Christ- mas tree had been secured to be erect- ed at the bank corner. He also said that the two small evergreen trees in front of the Town Hall would be il- (Continued on page four) TWO ASPIRANTS FOR MORE OF OUR BOYS HURON WARDENSHIP BACK FROM OVERSEAS Reeve R. Elliott Of Kinloss Mentioned AS In Race For Warden of Bruce At least -two reeves of the 1945 County Council are aspiring for the office of warden of Huron County for 1946. They are R. E. Shaddick, re- elected reeve of Hensall by acclama- tion and Victor D, Falconer present reeve of Clinton, who will seek re-elec- tion in the coming municipal contest, in that town. According to a time honoured cus- twit the warden this year will be sel- ected in a caucus of Conservative mem- bers, as 1945 was the Grit's year, They are chosen alternately. Reeve Shaddick has had nine years in the County Council, He was a runner-up two years ago when Reeve listed last week included Harry Brown of Blyth, formerly of town; Spr. Glenn Breen, Thorndale, a former Wingham boy; St. Bert Vansickle, a former Wingham. man; Jack Gibson, son of Mr. Ed. Gibson of town, and Pte. Gordon C. Irwin of town. Pte. Harry Brown Harry is the son of Mr, and Mrs. Harry Brown and lived here until he went to Blyth a few years ago. His wife is the former Janet Cowan of Blyth. He was met in Toronto on Saturday by his wife and daughter, also his mother. He enlisted ih June, 1941, and went overseas in' March, 1942. In November last year he went to the continent and saw service in that theatre in Belgium, Holland and Germany. His father is a veteran of the last war. His brother Lance was discharged recently after two years service and his brother, Barney is with the Ordance at Toronto. Spr, Glenn Breen Glenn is the son of Mr. and Mrs. James Breen of Thorndale, former res- idents of Wingham. Glenn was one of the first to enlist here and he was over- seas for Christmas, 1939. He was a member of a field ambulance until he transferred to the engineers, going to France shortly after D-Day. He was mentioned in dispatches for transport- ing demoliation charges under fire. He was on duty in Belgium, Holland and Germany. His brother, George is still overseas. Mrs. Neil Williamson of town is a sister. Pte, Gordon C. Irwin Gordon a former East Wawanosh boy, is the son of Mrs. Thomas Irwin of town. He -enlisted at Toronto in March, 1941, and went overseas in July, 1942. He was with the ordinance corps and his entire service 'was in England. His brothers, Bill and How- ard Served overseas and were both re- cently discharged from the army. Sgt. Bert Vansickle Bert is a native of Wingham, a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Bert Van- sickle. Mrs. William Elliott, Glen- annan is a sister and Mr. and Mrs. Alex Reid of town are his uncle and aunt. He enlisted over five years ago and saw action in Sicily, Italy, Holland and Germany. He has been visiting with his relatives in this community. Cfn. Jack Gibson Jack Gibson is not known here, but his father, Mr. Ed, Gibson of town is. He has been visiting with his father, leaving for Regina Wednesday morn- ing. ' He was a member of . the South Saskatchewan regiment later k the Army Service Corps. He was in the army for four and a half years of which three was overseas. He had much battle experience and was wounded twice with shrapnel, He saw service in France, Belgium, Holland and Ger- many. His home is in Prince Albert, APPOINTED AS SUPPLY TO JIMMY CHUM Huron Presbytery Oppose Beverage Rooms Huron Presbsrtery met in Ontario Street United Church with the chair- man, Rev, R. G. Hazelwood, presiding.. Rev. U. Cronhielm, the newly induc- ted minister in ' the Nile-Benmillef' charge, was introduced to the Presby- tery, and spoke briefly, Rev. S, J. Bridgette was appointed to supply at Bluevale for the remain- der of the conference year, A request was received from the congregation of Roe's, in the Ethel_ charge, as there were now only 20 res- ident members. It was decided to visit the charge before any action is taken by the Presbytery, Rev. R, A. Brock received commen- dation for his leadership in the Crusade for Christ movement, Mr. Brock sub- mitted suggestions from the Confer- ence, which were approved by Presby- tery. Some of these were the holding of preaching missions, prayer meetings, class meetings and other groups for fellowship, study and prayer, also that some plan of visitation evangelism be tried out. The greater part of the afternoon session was given over to evangelism and social service committee. An in- spiring address was given by Rev, George R. Service of Zion Tabernacle United Church, Hamilton. Mr. Ser- vice said that he had 20 men out in the work of home visitation evangelism in his congregation, and as a result, many had been brought into church member- ship. But this was a continued move- ment, not a campaign, so responsibility must be assumed for new members, His men were timid in undertaking this work, but they attained results far be- yond their expectations, and brought back joyful reports. He stated that a great many people do not believe that religion is indispensable. "You either practise religion or you lose it. Not until people are under the sway, and leadership, and lordship of Jesus Christ will a new era come." Presbytery also strongly disapprov- ed of the proposal to open a beverage room in a Dashwood hotel, in the be- lief that it would be detrimental to the moral life of the people, and that no new outlets for the sale of beer and wine should be granted, especially be- fore the Privy Council has rendered its decision on the validity of the Canada Temperance Act. Rev. Gordon C. Weir was appointed delegate to repre- sent the Presbytery before the Liquor Control Board at Kitchener. Mrs. Campbell Tavener requested that the spring meeting be one week earlier next year as the Huron Presby- terial of which she is president and the-- Presbytery are held on the same day. It was decided that the executive should arrange with Mrs. Tavener the time and place of the next meeting. BRINE CLUB Nine tables took part in the play at the Wingham Bridge Club at the- weekly meeting on Thursday evening. The results were: North and South— lst. Miss Margaret MacLean and Geo. Williams; 2nd. Mrs. 0. Colborne and Jack Mason; 3rd. Mrs. E. A, Van- Stone and Mrs. J. H. Crawford; 4th, R. R. Hobden and G. C. Gammage; 5th., Miss Y. McPherson and Mrs. E. D. Bell, East and West—lst. Mrs. R. S. Hetherington and Omar Hasel- grove; Mrs. Art Wilson and Mrs. Bert, Porter; 3rd, ,Mrs. D. Naismith and W. H. French; 4th., Mrs. J. J. Brown and Dr. George Ross; 5th, Miss C. Isbister and Mrs. G. C. Gammage. ST. ANDREW'S HUM PEOPLE'S MEETING Norman Welwood Guest Speaker Told Of Life In A Prison Camp The fortnightly meeting of St. And- rew's Young People's was held in the basement of the church on Monday night with an attendance of 39, The meeting, prepared by the Devotional committee, opened with the call to Worship followed by a . Hymn, The Scripture was read by Margaret Mc- Donald after which Wilfred Gilkinson led in prayer. The motion was made and carried that the next meeting not be held until January 7th. A Christ-, suns poem was read by Marjorie Gil- moor. Rev, Alex Nimmo then intro- duced the speaker, ,Mr. Norman Wet- wood, a recently repatriated prisoner of war, who gave a very interesting de- scription -of his life in the German prison camps, A vote of thanks was extended to Norman by the president, After the singing of the carol, came upon a midnight dear'', Mr, Niento closed the meeting with the 'benediction. COUNTY . LOLL. HELD • ANNUAL MEETING' 12th of July Will Be Celebrated In. Blyth Next Year SPRING INVADED WINTER'S DOMAIN But Winter Takes Over During the past week we have had reports of pansies and roses in bloom, in fact many other signs of the fine weather we have enjoyed. But just to make things official, Mr. Jack McDon- ald brought into our office on Saturday a branch of lilac from in front of the town hall with the buds commencing to open. But as we write this snow is falling, the ground is covered with snow. It looks as if old man winter has decided to take over. LOWER TOWN BRIDGE IS AGAIN IN USE People who use the Lucknow road are greatly pleased that the repairs to the Lower Town bridge were so speed- ily effected. This bridge was put in use Friday evening, The repairs were made necessary us 35 tons •of road equiproaot dropped through it into the river a short time ago. At the annual meeting of the L.O.L. held here last week, Robert. Golley, Wingham, was re-elected county mas- ter. Some fifty members were present from the district, Bro, R. J. McMur- ray, 1st grand lecturer, conducted the election of officers. The 1946 slate of officers are as fol- lows: County master, Robert Golley, VVingham; deputy master, Thomas Grasby, Blyth; recording secretary, Calvert Falconer, Blyth; financial sec- retary, John Dinsmore, Gorrie; treas- urer, R. Finnegan, Dungannon; Chap- lain, Charles Stewart, Londesboro; Marshal, L. Adams, Londesboro; first lecturer, Mr. Dickerson; second lectur- er, Emmerson Hesk, Londesboro, Plans were made and the invitation accepted to hold the 12th of July cel- ebration in Blyth .with all county lod- ges participating. Euchre Oddfellow's Hall, Dec. 14th All are invited by the Oddfellow's of town to a Euchre which will be held in their hall at 8.15 p. m.. on Friday of this week, December 14th, Good prizes also a lucky chair prize. Ad- mission 25 cents. Bluevale School Eentertainment Dec. 20th. Come to the Bluevale Community Hall. for an evening's enjoyment of songs, drills, dialogues etc., on Thurs- day,. Dec, 20th., beginning at 8:30 p. m, when the school pupils will present their Christmas entertainment. Ad- mission 25e., Children Free. Every- body welcome. Thieves. Raid Store Thieves broke into the produce mar- ket and general store of James H. Moore located on highway No. 23, three-quarters of a mile north of Lis- towel and made off with 100 lbs. sugar, 5 cans of milk, 1 box grapes, a cast of oranges and a quantity of cigarettes. The break-in was discovered by Mr. Moore when he went to open up on Thursday morning. There is no gift that would be ap- preciated more than a subscription to tre Advance-Times. This weekly mes- sage will keep those away from home in -touch with the old home town. There are many in the district who would appreciate a gift of the Advance- Times. A greeting card sent with each yearly subscription, $2.00 per year in Canada; $2.50 per year in the United States. Awarded Efficiency Medal In a list announced early this, week by the Department of National Defence, Sgt, Hugh S. Cuming, was given the Canadian Efficiency Medal. Congratulations Hugh. Hugh is at pre- sent in Lucknow as he married a Lucknow girl. He enlisted here in the early part of the war in the 100th Bat- tery and just recently returned from overseas after serving throughout the battles of France, Belgium and Hol- land. • Each Troopship Brings More District Soldiers Home When the ' Mauretania docked at Halifax early Tuesday morning, two Wingliain boys were aboard. They were Pte, A, Ritchie and Sgt. K. -G. Galloway. Others from this district on this troopship were: B,S.M. G, R. Whitby, Pte. J. H. Hamilton, L Cpl, J. M. Fish- er, all from Lucknow; Pte. W, White- field and Spr, D. E. Atyeo, of Brussels; Pte, T, W. Allen, Gorrie; Pte. A. A. J. Benninger, Teeswater; Pte, G. M. Nethery, Belgrave; Tpr. C. F, Schultz, Auburn; Tpr, R. N. Radford, Londes- boro. Personell who arrived on the Queen Elizabeth and who were not carol service, which had been arranged and was conducted by Mrs. W. A. Bee- croft. The front of the school room was banked with evergreens and while Mrs, VanWyck read "God's Candles",- numerous red candles were lighted, by Mrs. Lloyd Hingston. Mrs, Beecroft told the Christmas story, during which several carols were sung. 'Prayer was offered by Mrs. W. G. Hamilton. The guest soloist, Mrs. Pratt of Toronto, delighted her audience by singing two carols.' 'Mrs. Lewis presented the re- port of the nominating committee, and the following officers were, elected for 1946. Past. Pres.—Mrs, Win. Field& Pres.—Mrs, L. Heisler 1st. Vice-Pres,—Mrs. N. McLaugh- lin 2nd. Vice.-Pres.—Mrs. Alvin OrVis 3rd. Vice-Pres.—Mrs. E. Lewis Rec, Sec.—Mrs. Lloyd Hingston Corres. Sec.—Mrs. Chas. Hopper Treas.—Mrs. W. VanWyck Press Sec.—Mrs. W. 3. Adams Supply Sec.—Mrs. A. Cosens Community Friendship Sec.—Mrs. Wm. Laidlaw Christain Stewardship Sec.—Mrs, Wm. Field Envelope Sec.—Mrs, J. A. Fox, Mrs. Geo. Ross Literature Sec.—Miss Turner Temperance Sec.—Mrs, Johnston Pianist— Mrs, W. A, Beecroft Convenor of Communion---Nits, R. L. Stewart, Mrs, Robt. Spotton ,Convenor SOcial Cons:—Mrs. W. 7. Greer Auditor—Mrs. A. 3. Walker Baby Band Leader--Mrs. W. P. Butgrnan Mission Band teaclers-,-Mes. Iteating, Mrs. Geo, Fell C,G.I.T.Leaders--41/4/11ss Audrey toe, Miss Alice Herd,. Miss Hilda TWatn, ley. Children Of the Community To Be Entertained Under the auspices of the Wingham Lions Club the children of this com- munity will be entertained at the Town Hall on Monday evening next week, December 17th. The program will get under way at 7.30 p.m. sharp and all children are requested to be in their places at that time. Mickey Mouse cartoons will be shown and there will be other inter- esting items of entertainment. There will also be a treat for each child. LEGION BINGO Wingham Legion will hold a Bingo in the Armouries on Tuesday evening next, December 18th. Twenty-five games for 50 •cents and five specials at 5 cents each. Good prizes. Draw for turkeys on which tickets are being sold will be made at this bingo. Curling At Guelph Wingham is represented at the Guelph bonspiel today (Wednesday), by one rink, G. ,C. Gammage, John P. McKibbon, Harley Crawford, Omar Haselgrove, skip, CAROLS SUNG AT WIS, MEETING Officers Named For 1946 The December meeting of the Wo- man's Missionary Society of Wingham United Church took the form of a LIONS XMAS PARTY IS MONDAY NEXT. Fred Watson, of Stanley, was chosen. Reeve Falconer has had four years in the County Council, He is a good de- bater and has served on several im- portant committees. Reeve Richard Elliott of Kinloss is a canddidate for the Wardenship of Bruce County,, He is a veteran of Bruce County affairs having been reeve for eleven years. Two others also seeking this honour.