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The regular monthly meeting of the
Women's Missionary Society of St.
Andrew's Presbyterian Church, was
held in the Sunday School Room on
Wednesday afternoon at three o'clock.
February 13th. The President, Mrs.
W. J. Henderson, was' in the chair.
The Bible reading was given by Mrs.
Donald Rae, prayer given by Mrs. W.
A. Russell; Missionary Study, "Think
of Africa" was taken by Mrs. Alex
Nimmo;, Call was answered by
repeating a verse-of Scripture contain-
ing the wbrd "Seek".
Minutes of last meeting read by the,
Secretary, Mrs. T. A. Currie; Treasur-
er's report given by Mrs. Geo, Olver;
Offeratory prayer given by Mrs. J.
Raby. An article f rom "Christian
World Facts" was read by Mrs. John
Hanna. Closing 'prayer by Mrs. J.
Curries.
Returned Home on Lady Nelson
Among the war veterans who return-
ed to Canada aboard the hospital ship,
Lady Nelson, and reached London on
Tuesday, was Sgt. C. L. Taylor, of
Wingham. His wife was the former
Hazel Orvis,
Valentine Mail Heavy
The heaviest Valentine mail in years
was handled at the local post office
last week, The mail had to be cleared
several times on Wednesday to make
room for the cards that were contin-
uously being dropped in the mailing
Slot.
Engagement Announced.
Dr. and Mrs. Wni, M. Connell, an-
nounce the engagement of their elder
daughter, Margaret Somerville. to
Sorg, Liettt, Thomas Graham Irwin, It
C.N.V.R., son of Dr. and Mrs, O. M.
Irwin, Swift Current, Sask. The wed-
ding to take place early in March.
UNITED W. A. HAD
POT LUCK SUPPER
A meeting of the Executive and
group leaders of the United Church
Woman's Auxiliary, was held in the
form of a pot luck supper at 6 o'clock
on Friday evening, 'The meeting was
well attended and was held for the pur-
pose of planning the year's work. Mrs.
F. A. Parker and Mrs. G. W. Howson
were elected vice-presidents to cont.
Otte the slate of officers.
-BRIDGECLUB
Eight arid one-half tables took part
in the play at the weekly meeting of
the Wingham Bridge Club on Thurs-
day evening. The result of the play
was as follows:
North and South-1st D. B. Porter
and J. It Crawford; 2nd Mrs. Duval
and Jack Mason; 3rd, Mrs, Colborne
and C. B. McAvoy; 9th, Mrs, nether.
ingtoit and W, W. Armstrong; 5th,
Mrs, Parker and. Mrs. Kress,
East and West-4.st, Mrs. C. G.
Gan-image and Gao, gird,
Miss M. MacLean and O. Haselgrove;
3rd, Mrs. Nasmith and Mrs. Wilson;'
4th, Mrs, Magee and W. H. Prenelt;
56, Miss MaCtillturt and Mrs, Van.
stone,
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WELCOME HOME 'DL W. A. MIIBBON
TO SERVICE MEN INSTITUTE . SPEAKER ANNUAL..111E,ETINU
OF .11040 MUTUAL
Delivered Interesting Address On
"Public Health" Company Increased Surplus During
Year By $16,994,63
The Wingham Branch 'of the, Wo-
men's Institute met Friday, 'Feb. 15th.;
in the council chamber, After the op-
ening exercises, the secretary called
the roll, which was answered by each
member donating something for the
kitchen, Owing to so many members
being absent, .a motion was made by
Mrs. H. Campbell tbat the kitchen
shower be continued at the next meet-
ing. Through a contribetion from the
Bluevale Institute a rug was purchased
to brighten the rest room.
Many From Wingham and District
Aboard Queen Elizabeth
Again it is our pleasure to welcome
home many more of the returning ser-
vicemen from 'Wingham and district.
The troopship Queen Elizabeth is ex-
pected, to dock at New York today,
'(Wednesday) 'bringing back a 'my
from this district. ,
The names of those from the Army
who will arrive are Sgt. K. F. Johnson,
• Wingham; Gnr. F. E. Barnes, Wing-
ham, P.te. R. H. 114ontgomery, Wing-
ham; Lieut, John Allison Neilson, Gor-
Tie; Pte. R. S. Long, Clifford; Cfn.
G,' A. Wilkinson, Teeswater; Pte. L.
G: Walker, Brussels.
The district airmen aboard will go to
the R.C.A.F. repatriation depot at La-
chine, Quebec., before leaving for their
homes: They are LAC. R, A. Hickey,
`Wingham; LAC. F. V, Russell, Wing-
ham; Cpl. 5. S. Cronin, •Teeswatei;
'Cpl. G. Holnstein, Clifford; LAC. A.
F. McOuillin, R. R. No. 1, kucknow.-
The following are the names of those
'from this district included in the- late
list of those aboard the Queen Eliza-
beth: Tpr. H. S. Gardner, Wingham;
Cpl. '5: Lee, Wingham; Cpl., W. H.
Bell, Brussels; Pte. W. G. Fewster,
Brussels; Cpl. C. Ws Dunford, R. R.
No. 3, Lucknow.
The 73rd. Annual Meeting of the
Howick Farmers' Mutual Fire Ins.
Co., was held in the 'Township Hall,
Gorrie, on Tuesday, Feb, 12th., 1945,
The President, Wm. L. Spier, took the
chair, and briefly outlined the business
for the year 1945. He then vacated the
chair, and requested the meeting to
ppoint a chairman, Mr, R. J, Bowman
of Brussls was appointed chairman.
' Mr. Bowman complimented the Board
on 'their successful year, and after a
few remarks requested nominations for
Directors, the retiring Directors being
Messrs. Wm. L. Speir and J, T. Wylie.
There being no further nominations
these two gentlemen were appointed
for another three year term. Messrs. ... Ewart Whitfield and G, A. Gibson
were appointed Auditors for the ensu-
ing year,
The Company during 1945, enjoyed
a very prosperous year, having increas-
I ' ed the surplus during the year by
$16,904,63, the surplus as at Dec. 31st,
1945 being $182.466.16. The net insur-
l ance in force shows an increase of '
$666,000.00, and one hundred and one
policies over and above 1944, The net '
loss shows a decrease over 1944 of
$4800.00.
After the annual meeting the Board
met to organize, Mr. Ewart McKee-
cher being appointed President, and
Norman D. Harding, Vice:President.
FIREMEN CALLED
TO CHIMNEY FIRES
The firemen had two calls at the
week-end for chimney fires. The first
one was about 9.30 Sunday evening for
the chimney of the Dent Studios on
Josephine St., and which ran through
-the apartment of Henry Ross; who lives
above.
The second was at noon on Monday
when they were called to the residence
,,sof Rev. J. N. H. Norton on-Centre St.
s Fortunately neither fire was of a ser-
ious nature.
The famous Dionne quintuplets are
shown as they officiated at the corom
ation of the "Queen of the North" at
Mrs, Hiseler entertained with a plea-
sing solo, "The Home Conntry" and
Mary Buslifielcl gave a well memorized
article on "The Life of Longfellow."
The special speaker, Dr. W. A. Mc--
Kibbon, spoke on "Public Health", a
subject deSigned to bring to the mind
of the Public the benefits derived from
Good Health, A number of prevent-
able diseases were covered among
which were tuberculosis, colds, influ-
enza, rheumatic fever, etc.
The prevailing thought that tuber:
eulosis is on the way out is a handicap
in its prevention. Any disease which
is 'the first cause of death between the
ages of 5 to 30 years and which kills
one out of every four in the age group
16 to 39 years in Canada is not under
control. From Sept. 1939 to June1944,
tuberculosis killed more than did the
enemies in all the theatres of war. Six-
teen people . die every day from T.B.
in Canada. Five chief factors can be
liited iti'the prevention of this disease,
namely (1), Early diagnosis of the dis-
ease. (2), Prompt Sanatorium treat-
ment; (3), Adequate Post Sanatorium
care; (4), Social Service -and (5), Re-
habilitation. It has been 'estimated
that for every $7 spent in treatment,
only $1 was spent in prevention. When
a male wage earner is incapacitated,
the average. cost no matter 'by whom
paid is estimated at $5,400. Adequate
facilities should include an Xray of the
lungs for every citizen at least every
five years. A` higher 'standard of liv-
ing should be made possible. Neglected
cold's and influenza while not listed on
the serious side often pave the way for
more dangerous ailmentsy The su)plia
drug has no effect on colds.
Rheumatic Fever was, another pre-
ventable. Children suffer pains, light-
ly regarded as growing pains, 'when the
age of 50 was reached, swelling feet
testified to the damage done .to the
heart by leaking valves.
Dr. McKibbon anticipated opening
a Baby Clinic in the near future and
suggested the Institute adopt children
and proyide them with fruits or essen-
ials vvhereversthere were, deficiencies.
Mrs. Peter King as Convener, spoke
on the subject, "Home Economics", us-
ing the motto "Take Care of the Home
and the Country will take care of its-
self. It is a challenge to every woman
to be a good homemaker since she
spends 80% of the income.
The meeting closed' by singing, "the
more we get' together".
North Bay's winter festival. Above is!crown on the head of her majesty. The queen is Frances Frair, and at the
the high spot of the ceremony as one Left to right: Emilie, Yvonne, Cecile, lower right is Barbara White, one of
of the famous children placed the placing the crown, Annette and Marie.ithe contestants for the royal title.
HOWICK. LIONS CLUB , ST. ANDREW'S
HEARS FINE ADDRESS W. M. S. MEETING
MOTHERS JOIN
WITH DAUGHTERS
Inspector J. M. Game Explains High
• School Districts '
Horne From. Hospital
Miss Joan Armitage • has returned
'home from the Wingliam,General Hos-
pital where she was operated on for
appendicitis.
Bingo Ads Are Out
The Advance-Times announces that
'following checking of recent regula-
lions in regard to 'banning of lotteries
and bingos, it will be unable in the
-future to accept advertisements for en-
tertainments and raffles coming under'
'this heading. A check-up with the At-
torney-General, of Ontario reveals that
-permission to hold a lottery or bingo
granted by local authorities does not
include permission to advertise it. Ad-
vertishig of a bingo or lottery is a dir-
ect contravention of the Criminal Code
and any newspaper running such an
advertisement is liable to prosecution.
HIGH SCHOOL
LITERARY SOCIETY
The High 'School Literary Society
met on. Friday. Feb. 15th,, with Ross
Procter in the chair. The meeting
opened with "0 Canada" after which
the minutes were read by Dorothy
Hamilton,
Irene Curie gave a short talk on
Drummond and recited one of his
poems, "Le Vieux Temps". A skit
"Lockinvar" read by Mary Ross and
.accompanied at the piano by Edith
Cook was played by "Lockinvar"—
Tom Lockridge; "Bride"-•41ilda Plet-
ch; "Suitor"—Geo. Underwood; Moth-
er"—Madeline Deyell, "Father" Allan
Mackay; "Bridesmaids" Gloria Swan-
san and Barbara Foxton; "Horse"—
Geo. Gammage and Jack Currie. Duet
Lullaby Time, Misses Marjorie Cope-
lapd and Joan Hiseler; Reading, How'
to live to be 200, John Armitage;
Journal, Don Lloyd; Critic's remarks,
Mr, Madill.
Committee for programme Margaret
Nimino, Mary Ross and Hilda Pletch,
111511 SCHOOL GIRLS
ASSIST HOSPITA
Eastern Star Euchre
Huron Chapter No. 89, O.E.S., will
hold a Euchre party in the Oddfellow's
Hall, on Monday, Feb. 25th., at 8 by the o'clock. Admission 25 cents. Every-
Members Of the C.G.I.T. Entertained
Mothers onrMonday Evening
Monday evening in the Sunday
School room of the United Church,
the Wingham C.G.I.T. culminated their
special week by entertaining their'
mothers.
Miss Twamley conducted, several
games of timely interest. Piano selec-
tions by Joan Hiseler were appreciated
as was God Who Toucheth Earth with
Beauty' sungi by a chorus of the young-
er girls. Several singing games prov-
ed that none could sing "An Irish Lul-
laby" as well as Judy Deyell. An In-
termediate group of girls under Miss
Heard's direction presented a farce en-
titled "The Fatal Quest" which caus-
ed much laughter. Grace Campbell
played while the sjingle Boxes and don-
ations were being gathered. Miss Boe,
with 'Edith Cook at the, piano, led a
sing song and devotional period during
which Marjorie Copeland read an ex-
planation of the purpose. A
lunch, featuring toasted "Tasties" and
talk) served by the girls was a wel:
come treat for.the mothers and friends.
The attendance of the latter, their in-
terest and help; is appreciated
leaders.
The Howick Lions Club met inethe
Sunday School room in the . Gorrie
United Church for their regular mon-
thly Supper Meeting on Thursday,
evening, February 14th. The splendid
supper provided by 'the Gorrie . ladies
was heartily enjoyed by the Lions and
their guests. Duiing- this period of the
meeting the Club Tailtwister was
everywhere in evidence engaged in his
manifold activities. The Lions Deputy
District Governor Fred Spry' as. pres-
ent but deferred his official duties to a
later meeting due to the lateness of the
hour. Because the formation of high
school districts is a live topic at the
present time. Mr. J. M. Game, local
public School Inspector, had been ask-
ed to come and explains to the Lions
the details of this Matter. The Town-
ship Council and the Boards of• both
the East and West Howick Township
School Areas were also guests of the
Club for this meeting. It was tenta-
tively arranged to have further inform-
ation and discussion at a meeting to be
arranged later. Mr. Game's discussion
was very interesting and informative
and all those present were 'satisfied that
a worthwhile evening had been Spent.
A highlight of the evening was the
introduction of a new member into the
Club. After explanation of the respon-
sibilities and privileges of Lionism,,the
identification pin and Lions Roar was
accorded the newest member, Lion
Stanley Bride,
To Attend Overseas Conference
R. J. Scott, Belgrave, the director of
Canadian Federation of Agrieulture,
will be a member of a delegation from
the Federation which will participate
in the forthcoming international con-
ference of farm organizations, now schs
eduled for London, England, for ten
days commencing May 21st. next,
Returning From Far East
Dance at Blyth on Wednesday
A dance will be held in Blyth Mem-
orial Hall on Wednesday, February
27th., sponsored by the Blyth Junior
Farmers and Junior Institute. Ken
Wilbet'a Orchestra. Admission 50
cents, Free lundh.
!body welcome,
Stteceadtil Euchre By Institute
The Wingham Women's Institute
held a successful Euchre in the Coun-
cil ,Chamber last week, when twenty-
nine 'tables were in play. The winners
were: 1st., Mrs. Vera Casemore;
Mrs. Hector McLean, Mystery,, Miss
Agnes Williamson; gentlemen, 1St.,
Mr. Dave Murray; 2nd., Mr. Matheson,
Mystery, Wm. Kennedy. .
LOCAL AND PERSONAL
Rev. Lucas of Toronto, is visiting at
his 'home here.
Mrs, A. Nye of Port Stanley, is vis-
iting with her sister, Mrs. R. E. Armi-
tage. #
Mr. W. J`. Pym of Kirkton, is spend-
ing the winter with his son, Harold and
Mrs, Fyne
Cpl. George Curry of Ancaster spent
the week-end With his family in East
Wawanosh.
Scott Reid of town spent the week-
end in Toronto; with his sister, Miss
Louise Reid, and his brother-itt-law
and sister, Mr. and M. J.
Mrs. Edwin Chandler of Elora and
her cousin, Miss Lila Murdock of Pal-
merston spent a few clays last week
with Mrs, Irima Jenkins. Emerson, we believe, is the only mein-
Mrs. L. A. 111aeDougal, Lowell and .ber of the armed forces from Wingham
`Gary of Tweed have taken up sasi- /who has been serving in the Far East,
deuce in town with Mr, MaeDougal,
Her sister, Mts. V, E, Mayers, of Sttls
phide Is spending a couple of weeks
with them.
Mr. and Mrs, Sol. Cloakcy of Mate-
nod, Sask., who have been visiting with
friends and relatives here left for,their
hole last Thursday.
Mr .and Mrs. Odd, W, Taylor, Mr,
and Mrs, twart Taylor and Mrs. Cam.
troll Taylor are guests of Mr, and Mrs.
Geo, 'Orvis.
Sgmn, C, E. (Emerson) Slim, a
member of No. 1 Special Wireless
Group, R. C. Siga., is aboard the Soco-
tro, which is expected to arrive at
Vancouver approximately March 1st,
Owing to continued shortage of ma--
-terial and labour, the Wingham Hospit-
al, still finds itself without .the service
of the elevator, whictsnecessitates that
all-patients and supplies be carried up
.the long flights of stairs. This, to-
gether with the ever increasing number
of patients in an incompleted btiilding,
has 'caused much extra wotk Mid many
'extra steps for the nursing staff. It
was suggested that the High School
girls be asked to help alleviate these
,coticlitions for a few hours each day.
Through the co-operation of Mr. W. S.
Hall, Principal of the High Scheol,
over 40 girls quickly volunteered their
services and were formed into groups
.of three. Each day, after school, three
girls go to the hospital. They sort and
-classify the clean linen and store it in
he linen cupboards. They then carry
;the supper trays to the patients, asSists
ing any patient if required. After hay-
ing their own aupper, they gather the
-trays. take them to We kitchen and help
"tin washing the dishes, They then dol• -
led the settled linen and take it to the
laundry. The girls have been carrying
on this service for more than two
-weeks and the Superintendent of the
tospital is high M her praise of the
courteous and efficient manner in
Which they are doing the wolle, The
also are enjoying the experience
which may prove very useful pattioul.
any to those who are planning at some
future date, to enter a hospital, as Mir-
Beg in training,
Dislocated ter Shoulder
Mrs, Alex J. Dark of London, and
formerly of town had the misfortune
to slip and fall in front of her home in
London last week, dislocating her right
shoulder, She was taken to Victoria
Hospital for treatment. ii
NATIONAL FILM
BOARD .PICTURES
The February shoWing of the Nat.
Iona) Film Board will be held at the
Beigrave School in the afternoon, and
at S. S. No. 8, East Wawanosh in the
evening, on Thursday. riebruary 21st,
'This showing will contain a filth on the
Warble Ply as well as the tegitiar films
scheduled to be shown on this date',
BOWLERS .
FEBRUARY BRIDGE
The ladies of the Wingham Bowling
Club met at the home of Mrs. Donald
Rae on Monday evening for their Feb-
ruary bridge game. There were five
tables piesent and the prizes were won
by: First, Mrs. 'H. C. MacLean, and
second, Mrs. A. Wilson. Hostesses for
the evening were; Mrs. Rae, Mrs. Ed.
Harrison, Miss Y. McPherson, Mrs..
Williams. Mrs. Richey.
Home From Overseas
Sgt. Melvin Hackett, of the Pay
Corp, who has recently returned home
from overseas, has been visiting for the
past week with his parents, Mr. and
Mrs. Alex Hackett of town. His wife,
who resides in Woodstock. accompan-
ied him,
Attending Toronto Bonspiel '
A rink of local Curlers, W. W, Gur-
ney, C. H. McAvoy, Jas. Murray and
Donald Rae, are taking in the 19th an-
nual Ontario Bonspiel at Toronto this
week. On the first day of the play they
won their first game from Midland,
10-8 and lost their second to Schenect-.
ady, N. Y., 14-9.
AUCTION SALES
UNDER CEILING
If any article is under price ceiling'
regulations it still remains under re-
striction when sold by auction, accord-
ing to a statement issued,by W. Harold
McPhillips, 'prices and supply repre-
sentative for Western Ontario.
"It has come to my attention that
there is some misunderstanding regard-
ing goods sold at auction", Mr. Mc-
Phillips states. "If any allies is tinder
a price ceiling its sale by auction does
not remove it from Board regulations.
It may not be sold legally at a price
higher than the ceiling. The regula-
tions also provide that whenever any
specific named used goods :or which
there is a maximum price is fixed are
sold by auction, they-must be sold sep-
arately,"
While some used gocds are exempt
front price regulations many ethers are.
included. Among these are used cars
and trucks, bieycies, sewing machines,
other than industrial, electric washing
machines, stoves, ranges and other
cooking or heating applianc.es, house.
hold furniture, radios, musical instru-
ments.
Ceiling prices on live poultry must
also be maintained at aticren sales
and ration regulationt must be follow
ed in selling rationed foods.
In making the announcement regard.
Ng auction salts Mr. lfcPuillips said
that any TIoard office wottld vive com-
plete Information regarding price regu4
lations of goods, new or used, offered
at auction sales,
Cadet Dante Well Attended
A large crowd was present at the
Wingharn High School Cadet Dance
held in the Armouries on Friday even.
ing. The decorations were 'of Weil.
tifiet and the MUSie was supplied by
Carruther's Orchestra,