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_4) ..,,FAREWELL TO PASTOR.
ZRev, A. H. and Mrs. Wilson Leave
This Week for Glamis
On Friday evening last the congre-
gations of Calvin, Langside and White-
church Presbyterian Churches met in
the schoolroom of the chureh, White-
church, for a social evening to bid
.farewell to their minster, Rev. A. H.
Wilson, who after five years of service
:is leaving this week for his new charge
.at St. Paul's, •Glamis.
Mr. J. J. Menrath was in charge'of
':the following ptograrn. Piano solo, Mrs
Nelson Pickell; Mrs. Walter Pocock,
solo, Mr. Hugh Gage, violin selection,
acocmpanied by Mr, H. V. Pym; Mrs.
P. Moffatt, solo, accompanied by Mrs.
W. Scott; Mrs. Gordon Wall, violin
solo; Mr. John McGee sang "The
Stranger of Galilee", Rev. and Mrs.
Dingman of Kingston, were present
and Mrs. Dingman sang "Calvary".
Mr. Mcllrath then called Mr. Wilson
to the front and read the following ad-
dress: "Mr. Wilson, your three con-
gregations, CalVin, Langside and
Whitechurch, are represented here to-
night, on the last occasion possible,
prior to your leaving for another
sphere of labour. During your stay
among us we have learned to know
you as a true servant of our Lord and
Saviour. By your earnest appeals fo
-us Sabbath after Sabbath, it is not your
fault if we have not benefitted from
your ministery here. We realize that
our deep 'loss is the gain of your new
Charge at Glamis, and we want you to
know that we have knowledge of the
many handicaps and hardships that
have been placed upon you during your
stay among us. Yet you have carried
'on, when others would have given up.
We pray God, that your health, and
that of Mrs. Wilson, may be such that
you will long be able to carry on your
great work. Words sometimes may be
forgotten, but as a reminder of our
good wishes, we would ask you to ac-
cept these tokens from us on behalf of
the congregations,
Mr, John McGee from Calvin, Mr.
'Ferguson from Langside, and Mr,
,
from Whitechurch, each presen-
teWlim with a gift of money.
Mr. Wilson thanked his people, for
the gifts and for the cooperation which
he had received during his ministry,
Rev. A. NiMITIQ of Wingham, who has
been appointed interim moderator, and
Rev. Chas. MacDonald of LucknoW,
each expressed regrets at his leaving
this community.
The ladies of the three congregations
served lunch, bringing to a close a very
pleasant evening, though all were sad-
dened by the fact that a true Christian
gentleman, Rev. A. H. Wilson, was
leaving the community.
NOTICE TO
HYDRO CONSUMERS
In the Town of Wingham and all
rural consumers served from -the
Wingham Sub-station. The Hydro
will be off Sunday, September 29th.,
from 6 a.m. to 8.30 a.m. Standard time
due to high tension repairs.
Called For Grand Jur3,
Mr. R. R. Hobden is in !Goderich
this week where, he has been called to
serve on the Grand Jury. Mr. George
Scott was called for the Petit Jury.
B.Y.P.E HELD FIRST
FALL MEETING
The young people of the Baptist
Church held their first meeting of the
season last week with a good number
in attendance. Miss Vivian MacLean
'was in charge and opened the meeting
by the singing of "When the Roll is
Called Up Yonder" and prayer.
The main item of business was the
election of officers for the ensuing
year and it resulted as follows:
President, Miss Vivian MacLean;
vice-president, Miss Ruth Cantelon;
secretary; Gerald Smith; treasurer,
Brute MacLean; Commission Direc-
tors, Miss Marjorie Falconer, Harold
Pocock, Mrs, Frank Collar, Mrs.
Bruce MacLean; Pianist, Miss Elinor
Sundercock; assistant pianist, Miss
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Lois ilUrchill; social cominittee, Mrs.
Glen Scheiffele, Miss Mildred Jones,
„ Norman Pocock Bruce MacLean;
Song Leader, Frank Collar; Press Re-
porter, Glen Seheiffele.
The president conducted an interest..
ing Bible Ouiz,
Miss Pearl Jones gave a very help-
ittl talk and told of some experiences
--she had while workieg. in the Mari-,
time Provinces this, summer under the
"Canadian Sunday School. Mission",
She based her remarks on Luke 22;81,
"Could 'e not Watch with Me one
Rout;"' Vveryotie joined in singing
"Anywhere with jests" and Mrs.
Brooks closed the meeting With prayer.
ROAM HOSPITAL
OFFICIAL OPENING
Hon. Russell T. Kelley, Minister Of
Health for the Province Of Ontario
Will Officially Open the New
Wing, Thursday, October
3rd., at 2 p.m.
The official opening of the New
Wing at Wingham General Hospital
will be held at 2 p.m., on Thursday,
October 3rd., and the public are cord-
ially invited to attend this ceremony.
The hospital will be open for inspec-
tion on that day, from 2 to 5 in the
afternoon and from 7 to 9 in the even-
ing.
Hon. Russell T. Kelley
The opening ceremonies will be in
charge of Director. R. H. Lloya,
Chairman of the Hospital Board, and
the opening address will be given by
Mr. Russell T. Kelley, Ontario Mini-
ster of Health. It is very fitting that
Mr. Kelley should officiate at this cer-•
emOny and he is not only the Minister
of Health, but 'a former resident of
this district, a native of Teeswater and
a former resident of Wingham. Other
speakers will be John W. Hanna, M.
P.P.; Mr. R. E. Shaddick of Hensali,
Warden of Huron County, and Dr.
R. C. Redmond, an original member
of the Hospital Board which was or-
ganized in 1907.
The construction of. this 110,000
project was commenced in the spring
of last year and Wingham District
can now boast of having as modern a
hospital as there is in Ontario and
fully equipped to meet the' needs of
the community.
The directors hope that as many as
possible in this district will be present
on the afternoon and evening of the
opening day to see for themselves the
service which can be rendered by this
modern structure to people of this
community, , ...;
" The Charm Beauty Salon ft
Minnie Street, Wingham, now open
for appointments, Specializing in Per-
manent Waving, Breck Treatments,
and Hair Styling, also all other Beauty
Culture. Phone 445. Licensed Oper-
ator-Miss C. MacLennan, .
Attended Teachers Meeting
Miss Phyllis Johns, Miss Agnes
Williamson and Mrs. Emerson Shera,
also Mrs. Orton Grain of Bluevale, at-
tended a joint meeting of teachers
from North and South Huron Inspec-
torates in Clinton last Wednesday.
Occupied United Church Pulpit
On Sunday evening, Sept. 21st., Mr,
Bill Beecroft was, present in the pulpit
with his father, Rev. W. A. Beecroft,
for the evening service, and told of his
Mission work which he carried on in
the Canadian West this year.
Road Delegation to Toronto
Mayor F. L. Davidson, Cont, Jack
Reavie,• W. T. Cruickshank and John
W. Hanna, M,P.P,, we're members of
a delegation from town to meet with
the Minister of Highways on Monday
regarding the improving of Highway
No 86.
Attended Funeral of Nephew
Mr. and Mrs. Gershom Johnston
and Mr. and Mrs. Win. Elliott, jr., at-
tended the funeral of their nephew,
Robert Gamier, son of Mr. and Mrs.
Albert Garbler of Windsor, on Mon-
day. Robert's death was the result of
a car accident.
DAYLIGHT SAVING
ENDS ON SATURDAY
Alta' being in effect for the past
summer months the period of Daylight
Saving will end in Wingliam at mid-
night on Saturday, Sept, 28th, So be-
fore retiring Saturday evening, put
your clock back one hour and enjoy alt
'extra 60 minutes of shunter.
Commencing Saturday evening, Oct,
511i, the stores in 'Wingham will close
one hoer earlier, at 16 p.m.
MANY RATION BOOKS
WERE DISTRIBUTED
Nearly 12,000 Books Given Out In
Wingham and Immediate District.
During the distribution a week ago
of Ration Book No, 6, the Town Hall
was indeed a very busy place, and
while the number of books distributed
was slightly lower than the last issue,
still it was a goodly number, nearly
12,000 for Wingham and district.
Figures for the district -under the
supervision of Mr. W. A. Galbraith of
the local ration board are: Wingham
4039, Belgrave 504, Blyth 1194, Blue-
vale 346, Brussels and Ethel 3129,
Gorrie, Fordwich and Wroxeter 2433,
Whitechurch 352; total for district,
11,997.
The local ration board wish to ex-
press their thanks to all the 'volunteers
workers who so generously gave of
their time to make, an efficient dis-
tribution.
SALVATION ARMY
Y.P. RALLY DAY
Envoy 0. Clapp Of Stratford, Was
Special Speaker
Planning for the Winter Young
People's "program" w,as undertaken
Sunday at the Salvation Army. At all
the Rally Day services the accent was
on the needs and ways to meet the re-
quirements of Youth to-day. Speaker
was Envoy 0. Clapp of Stratford, who
conducted the morning and evening
services of worship at "The Army" as
well as addressing the Sunday School
in the afternoon.
On Sunday evening a feature of En-
voy Clapp's address was illustration ;by
means of Scene-o-felt as he gave the
setting of tlfe City of Jerusalem, and
Nicodemus' night interview with
Christ where He said "You must be
born again!"
Appreciable assistance was given in
the week-end meetings by the Band,
both indoors and in the open-air, Cap-
tain Agar expressed thanks of the
Wingham Corps to Envoy Clapp for
having helped to make The Salvation
Army Rally Day such .a 'success;
Mrs. Hobden's Father Passes
Mrs, R. R. Hobden received word
on Sunday. evening of the death of her
father, Mr. J. E. McDonald of Mont-
real. He was in his 72nd. year. Mrs.
Hobden left on Monday morning for
Montreal.
Fractured Left Ankle
Mr. Stuart McBurney, Road Supt.,
for East Wawanosh, in stepping out of
a truck at the 10th line bridge on Sat-
urday afternoon, had the misfortune
to suffer a compound fracture of, his
left ankle.
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Leaves For England
Colonel and Mrs. Frederick Coates
sailed on Monday on the Queen Mary,
for England, where they will make
their future home. Mrs. Coates was
formerly Miss Velma Johnson of
Wingham.
Coaching For Plowing Match
A Field Day was held on Tuesday
at the farm of George Coultes, East
Wawanosh. A coach was present giv-
ing instructions to those who intend
competing at the International Plow-
ing Match next month.
Sunflower 12 feet 10 inches high
Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Brooks of Low-
er Wingham, are the proud owners of
a huge sunflower. which grows at the
side of her home, This plant measures
12 feet 10 inches in height, and 2 feet
9 inches around the flower,
Bet-timed From Trip West
Mr. David Murray and his mother,
Mrs. S. A. Murray of town have re-
turned home from a month's trip to
Vancouver and the West Coast. On
their return trip they visited Viscount,
Winnipeg, Port Arthur and Sudbury.
Bluevale Bazaar, October 9th
A Bazaar, sponsored by the Ladies
Aid Society of Knox Presbyterian
Church, will be held in the Community
Hall, Bluevale, on Wednesday, Octo-
ber 9th, at 3 o'clock. Quilts, Aprons,
Fancy Work, articles made front flour
saeks, miscellaneous articles, home-
made baking, garden produce, fruit
and flowers will be offered for sale, A
16e lunch will be served,
Playing Golf For First Time
Scores An Ace
Bryan Ainslie, a new addition to the
Goderich Golfing elan doesn't believe
in wasting any time in entering golf-
domes hall of fame, After playing nine
holes at the Maitland Golf Club-the
first nitre holes of his life-Aitislie de-
cided to take another round.
And before he finished, he had sank
his 'tee shot, He was playieg. with W.
II. Wigle at the time,
With Excellent Weather the Show
Was the Largest Ever Held
Excellent weather favored the 26th
Belgrave School Fair held last Tues-
day. The arrangements were carried
out by R. H. Coultes, president. and
Stewart Procter, secretary-treasurer.
The schools competing in the Fair
were: Nos. 8, 9, 10, 11, 18 East Wawa-
nosh; Nos.. 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11,
12, Morris; U. S. S. 7, 6,, 16, East and
West Wawanosh and Morris; U.S.S.
11, East Wawanosh and Hullett.
Following the parade in which all
the schools took part, the children and
parents and friends were addressed
by J. W. Hanna, M,P.P., Elston Car-
diff; J. Kinkead, LeRoy Brown, agric-
tural representative; Gerald Nelson,
assistant agricultural representative;
Reeve Cecil Wheeler, of Morris Twp;
Reeve J. D. Beecroft of East Wawa-
nosh. J. A. Carroll declared the fair
open. Over a thousand people view-
ed the exhibits which were of a very
high standard. The fair was pronoun-
ced the largest ever held,
(Continued on page two)
GOFORTH EVENING
AUXILIARY MEETS
The regular monthly meeting of tha,
Goforth Evening Auxiliary was held
Tuesday evening at the home of Mrs.
Marvin Smallman.
The meeting opened with call to
Worship by the President, Mrs. D. A.
Murray, and Mrs. Carl Deans led in
prayer. Following the ' business part
of the meeting, the offering was re-
ceived and Mrs. Horace Aitcheson led
in the dedicatory prayer, The scrip-
ture was read by Mrs Ronald Rae and
Mrs. W, W. Gurney gave a very inter-
esting story entitled "Where Love is,
God is". The topic for the evening
was very ably taken by Mrs. John Mc-
Kibbon. The meeting closed with the
benediction and a social'hour followed.
DANCE AT ROYAL T
On Wed., Oct. 2nd, to the music of
Bert Worth and bus CKNX. Ambassa-
dors 9 piece orchestra, Dancing 9.30
to 1 a.m. Admission 50c.
Handkerchief Shower and Bridge
H, Small:nail was hostess
at a handkerchief shower and bridge
on Friday evening, September 20th., in
honour of Mrs. Clark McLean, prior
to leaving town to take up residence in
London. Assisting the hostess were
Mrs. W. W. Gurney, Mrs. R. Rae,
Mrs. Geo, Scott and Mrs. S. Beattie
Preached Anniversary Services
At McKillop
Rev. A. Nimmo of St. Andrew's
Presbyterian Church was the special
speaker for both services at Anniver-
sary services of Duff United Church,
McKillop Township, on Sunday. Rev.
R. 3. Patton of that church was the
speaker at St. Andrew's for morning
and evening service,
Injured In Stratford Fire •
Lloyd Dark, photographer and en-
graver for Stratford Beacon-Herald,
was burned about the legs, and arms
on Thursday morning, by a sudden
outbreak of fire in the engraving room.
He escaped front the room with his
clothes ablaze, but shut the door as he
went, to confine the outbreak of fire
to one room. Lloyd is a former resi-
dent of Wingham,
HAPPY GLEANERS
MISSION BAND
The Happy Gleaner's Mission Band
of St, Andrew's Presbyterian Church
held. its Autumn Thankoffering in the
Sunday schoolroom on Friday even-
ing, Sept. 20th. Jean Bain, president,
was in the chair. Following the sing-
ing of a hymn Jim Henderson read the
stripture,lesson and Jean Bain led in
prayer. A duet was sting by Jean
and Louise Campbell,
The speaker for the evening was
Miss Dorothy Douglas, missionary re-
cently returned from British Guiana,
Miss Dottgias based her talk on inter-
'eating incidents in connection with her
work among the children in the public
and Sunday schools there, Jean Bain
'expressed the thanks of the members
and leaders to Miss Douglas for Com-
ing and giving the talk.
Following this Pauline Swanson
sang a solo accompanied by Mrs.
Swanson. The collection, to be used
for sob and certificates as awards to'
members for perfect attettdance, was a
liberal one. After singing a hymn
Miss Douglas closed the meeting with
prayer,
A NEW INDUSTRY
COMES TO %INGHAM
Bert Mathers To Build Bottling Plant
On Outskirts Of Tovvn
In the very near future, work wilt
commence on the construction of a
bottling plant just on the outskirts of
Wingham, to be located on the North
West corner of the "B" Line and tht
Teeswater Highway. The plant to be
lafown as "Mather's Beverages", will
be owned and operated by Bert Math-
ers, who, for the past four years, has
been actively connected with CKNX
as time salesman. On being interview-
ed, Mr. Mathers informed us that he
will be the sole manufacturer and dis-
tributor in this territory for the well-
known, "Wishing Well" and "Squirt"
soft drinks. Mr. Mathers explained
that it would be well into 1947 before
he can hope to have the plant operat-
ing as he will not be able to obtain a.
sugarquota until next year due to the'
present sugar situation. In the mean-
time, he will be continuing with
CKNX. We know that the many
friends of Bert Mathers will join with
us in extending the heartiest of best
wishes •for his success in this new
enterprise. We are very glad to see
this sort of forward step in the indus-
tries of our town, and particularly so,
when it is someone who is so well
known and popular, and we feel sure
that Bert will be another means of
making Wingham one of the hest
known towns in Western Ontario,
HARVEST FESTIVAL
AT ST. PAUL'S
Sunday next, Sept. 29th, St. Paul's
Anglican Church will hold their an-
nual Harvest Festival services, at 11
a.m. and 7 p.m. At the morning ser-
vice Rev. Jack Roberts, of Alert Bay,
B.C„ son of Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Rob-
erts of town, will have charge, and at
the evening service Rev, C. H. James,
of St. Thomas, brother of the rector,
will be the guest speaker.
Lucknow Bowlers Guests
At Wingham
A very pleasant jitney was held last
Thursday evening, when the Wing-
ham Bowling Club had. the Lucknow
Bowlers as their guests. Three 8 end
games were played and lunch was ser-
ved by the Wingham ladies between
the second and 3rd games,
Hospital Group Met
The CEILIDH met at the home of
Mrs. F. Madill on Monday evening,
September 23rd., to make hospital
dressings. Assisting the hostess were
Mrs. W. S. Hall, Mrs, Gordon Buch-
anan and Miss Phyllis Johns. It was
decided to, elect a president, Mrs. W.
S, Hall and a secretary, Miss K. Pring-
le, these to hold office until the end
of the year.
Local Rinks At Woodstock
Three local rinks of men attended
the "Snow Bird" Tournament at
Woodstock last Wednesday afternoon,
Sept, 18th, One rink, Howard Sher-
bondy, Oniar Haselgrove, Mel Dona-
hue and A. M. Crawford, skip, won
seventh prize.
In the lucky draw, C. H. McAvoy
won first prize, a steel card table and
set of four chairs, and D. B, Porter,
won second, a mirror.
HOME FRONT APPEAL
NOW IN SECOND WEEK
Speaking 'to a group of canvassers
previous to the inauguration of The
Sahiation Army Home Front Appeal
last week; Captain Agar, Commanding
Officer of the Wingham Corps outlin-
ed the work for which "Tice Army' in
Wingham area is responsible. The
Captain also told of the institutions
operated by the Salvation Army to
whom people from the communities
served by Wingham Corps have 'been
sent, These include the Receiving
Home at Hamilton for girls in trouble,
the Maternity Home at Toronto for
uninarded mothers, Grace Hospital at.
Windsor which was called upon for
special treatments, and the S.A. Homes
in several centres for orphan, aband-
oned or uncared-for children,
Also at the disposal of local welfare
resources of the Salvation Army are
Industrial Departments for the reel*
illation of ex-prisoners 'and other vie,
times of ciretnustancel hoines for aged
men and women who are without kin,
or 'problem' cases, and hostels and
shelters for homeless men and women.
Said Captain Agar, "What the Sal-
vation Army has done and is doing
proves what ordinary, average people
can do wider the power of God and
through the kindly assistance of
friends."
The Salvation Army Motto Front,
Reeonstrection Appeays now in its
second week.
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TOWN BAND SEEKS
NEW INSTRUMENTS
Junior Members Asked to Report at
Hall Tonight (Wednesday)
A good band is a valuable asset to
any town, and since the Wingham Cit-
izens Band's reorganization under the
leadership of Ernest Seddon, is show-
ing marked improvement. The regu-
lar band practices on Friday night are
well attended, and the junior members
practice Wednesday nights with free
tuition.
At the present time there is a short-
age of. instruments, and anyone in the
town or district owning an instrument
is asked to contact either Bandmaster
Seddon or Bill Henderson. Those
wishing to' join the Band should place
their names on the waiting list now.
The Junior members are asked to be
at the band hall, tonight, Wednesday,
Sept. 25th, so that a complete check
of instruments may be made.
Visitors are cordially invited to at-
tend any of the practice sessions.
EVENING AUXILIARY
UNITED CHURCH MET
The September meeting of the Ev-
ening Auxiliary of the Wingham Un-
ited Church was held at the home of
Mrs. L. Kress. Mrs, C. Lloyd con-
ducted the worship service based on
the theme "Builders together with
God" which opened with the hymn,
Firm a Foundation, followed by a call
to worship by the leader and prayer
by Mrs. E. L. Stuckey.
The Scripture lesson and comment
was read by Mrs. S. Beattie after
which Mrs. Stanley Hall led in pray-
er.
The concluding chapter of the
Study Book, Currie of Chissomba, was
given by Miss Yvonne McPherson,
who illustrated her address with slides
which were much enjoyed.
The President, Mrs, A. W, Irwin,
took the chair for the business period,
with Mrs. R. Hobden acting as Sec-
retary, Minutes of the last meeting
were read; treasurer's report given
and roll call responded to.
The meeting closed with the, ynin,
Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing,
and the Mispah Benediction, repeated
in unison.
Refreshments were served by the
hostess and committee.
London Firm Bought Almanac
The Ledger Publishing Co, of Lon-
don, completed a deal last week for
the purchase of The Almanac Weekly,
from Mr. B. H. Bedford of town. Af-
ter this week all subscribers will re-
ceive The Ledger. Mr. Bedford will
again join the staff of CKNX,
Fired At Bank Bandits
Melville Hackett, accountant of the
Bank of Commerce, Woodstock, had
a thrilling experience last week, when
the Hickson branch was held up. He
fired three shots at the escaping ban-
dit and gave chase. He is a son of
Mr. anod Mrs. Alex Hackett of town.
Curlers Make Presentation
Several members of Wingham Cur-
ling Club called on Mr. Harry Gibson
on Tuesday night and presented him
with a Chesterfield chair on behalf of
the club. Harry is an ardent curler
and will be greatly, missed in their ac-
tivities.
Presentation To Choir Member
At the close of the morning service
in the 'United Church, the Choir mem-
bers met in the Church Parlors to bid
farewell to Mr. T. H. Gibson, who has
been a valued member of the Choir
for many years. He was presented
with a handscime leather bound hymn
book on which his name was inscribed
in gold,
Party For Mrs. Zeigler
Mrs, H. P. Carmichael and Mrs.
Wm. Brooks entertained at the form-
er's home last Thursday evening in
honour of Mrs, Jas. Zeigler, who leav-
es this week for her new home in
Guelph. Court whist was played, and
during the evening, Mrs. Zeigler was
the recipient of a lovely personal show-
er. A delicious lunch was served by
the hostesses.
Entertained At Birthday Party
An event of interest took place re-
cently when Mrs. W. A. Currie, Cath-
erine St., celebrated her 80th birthday.
Brothers and sisters of Mrs. Currie
here were entertained at a luncheon.
Tri the afternoon and evening the many
friends who called to pay thole respects
were received by her daughters, Mrs.
A, Bieman, Lon-don and Mrs. Mactie,
Toronto.
Miss Maine Adams presided at the
daintily decorated rose centered tea
table, while Mrs. Walsh, Xinear-
dine arid Miss - Mary Helen Bicinan,
London, granddaughters of Mrs. Cur-
rie, assisted in serving the guests,
Talk On "Musk-Ox" Expedition
The September meeting of the Wo-
men's Institute was held on Thursday
in the Council Chamber, A treat had
been promised those who attended and
we are pure that neither the members
nor the guests were disappointed.
SeVeral items of business were dis-
cussed, two of which are of interest
to the public. First, the Women's
Institute are again sponsoring a "Tag
Day" for the Blind-this will be on
Saturday, September 28th.
The next item is that there will be
a Provincial-wide contest •for which
prizes will be .given, This contest is
to commemorate the fiftieth year of
the founding of the Women's Institute.
All necessary information will be given
at a later date. The main topics of this
meeting were slated to deal with Ag-
ricultural Canadian. Industries. Mrs.
Jas, 'Walpole thrilled us with a descrip-
tion of the "Musk-Ox Expedition".
This was so much more interesting as
it was the actual description written
by one of the members of this expedi-
tion, D. Armstrong, who is Mrs. Wal-
pole's brother. The expedition started
from Rockcliffe Park to Fort Church-
ill thence to the far northland beyond
the Arctic Circle. The journey there
and back to Edmonton was by glider
and plane but from there they came by
train. It's object of course, was to
cover the movements of a Moving
Force across the Hinterlands of Can-
ada. Mrs. Walpole showed us a nat-
ural parachute with all its fittings.
Apart from a lot of worthwhile ex-
periences, two details of Mr. Arm-
strong's experiences remain with the
reporter-He saw an 'Eskimo woman
who, tiring of her husband disposed of
him by eating him, no ration book
being required. The other item was
the very interesting fact that the ex-
treme Northern Alaskan Highway is
forbidden for travel by women-too
extremes of Canadian solicitation for
its citizens.
Mrs. H. Campbell whose reading
ability makes any selection worthwhile
read a 'very interesting and educative
article on "Ramie". Ramie is a plant
native to China and Florida of which
almost unbelievable uses are being
made and of whose future no one can
prophesy or predict. Her reading made
one realize how complacently the pub-
lic live their little lives, all unmindful
of the marvellous strides being made
by scientists of our own day,
Our alloted meeting time passed so
quickly, and, aware of her own, as
well as our family responsibilities, at
Mrs. DuVal's own request, her ad-
dress on Historical Research was
postponed. We were very disappoint-
but we realize it's a mighty big draw-
ing card for the next meeting.
We. answered the roll call by nam-
ing our first school after which a love-
ly luncheon was served.
BINGO! BINGO!
The Wingham Legion are holding
their weekly Bingo every Saturday ev-
ening in the council chambers. Good
prizes. Proceeds are for Legion pur-
poses only. Meet your friends Satur-
day night at the Legion Bingo.
Won Revolver Championship
The Listowel. Revolver Team of
which T. W. Platt of town, is a mem-
ber, won the Ford Motor Company
Trophy at Windsor 'recently. In the
ladies contests Mrs. Platt held the
highest score and won the honours.
Wins Scholarship
Ross Procter, son of Mr. and Mrs.
Stewart Procter, of Morris, who grad-
uated from Wingham High School
this year was successful in winning the
"Huron County Federation of Agricul-
ture Scholarship", and is attending 0.
A.C., at Guelph this year.
Lady Bowlers At Staforth
Two rinks of ladies fromithe Wing-
ham Club bowled at the Mixed Treb-
les Tournament in Seaforth on Wed-
nesday afternoon, Sept. 18th, Owing to
the shortage of men who were away
bowling at other tournaments, the
ladies acted as their own skips and
while not winning any prizes reported
excellent games.
BLIND TAG DAY
SAT., SEPT. 28th.
"In As Mitch"
The following Saturday will be Tag
Day for the Elind sponsored by the
Women's Institute, We solicit the
same generous support you have al-
ways given this worthy cause. In Pass-
kg we state this is not out-end-out
charity. livery cent is spent in cdu-
cation-edutating the blind, that each.
may earn his own living, thus helping
to brighten the lives of those who live
in a world into which comes no light.
INTERESTING MEETING BELMAR SCHOOL
HELD BY INSTITUTE FAIR ATTENDED
Jas.Wal;;;;ave Descriptive BY LARGE CROWD