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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1946-12-19, Page 1Dance to Bert Worth And his CKNX Ambassadors in the Harriston Armouries, on Christmas night, December 25th., and New Year's night, January 1st. , also Sunday mid- night, December 30th., in Royal T, Wingham. Post Office Closed On Christmas and New Years The local postmaster, Mr. A. M. Peebles, infornis us that neither the lobby nor wickets will be open to the public on Christmas. and New Year's clay, Also there will be no rural mail delivery on these days. He also wishes to bring to the att- ention of boxholders that they bring their box keys when calling for mail as it is against the regulations for em- ployees of Department to open 'boxes, Attended Assessors Convention Mr. W. H. Haney, town assessor, was in Guelph last week for a couple of day attending a convention of Wes- tern Ontario assessors. The next meet- ing which will be held in time spring is expected to be in Wingham. EARLY COPY NEEDED NEXT TWO WEEKS Will correspondents, advertisers and others interested please note that copy will be required early for the next two issues. As Christmas and New Year's day fall on Wednesday it has been found necessary if our staff is to ob- serve the holiday to publish one day earlier. The Christmas week issue will 'be in the mails Tuesday morning, Dec. 24th and the New Year's, Tuesday, Dec, glee In order to make this peseible all copy must be in our officeinot later than Monday afternoon of each of these weeks, and as nmeit as possible Times- day, Friday anti SatOrday. New Grocery Hours The grocery stores in Wingham will close every Saturday night at 6.30 (furl ing the months of Januiry, February and March,- They' will remain open on Christmas Eve. C.G.I.T. CHRISTMAS VESPERS ERVICE Was Held In United Church Sunday Evening Sunday evening in the United Church the Canadian Girls in Train- ing „again presented their National Christmas Vesper Service, The girls 'entered singing "As With gladness inen of old" and took their places 'in the front pews of the church. Joan Hiseler called the congregation to worship and presented the opening prayer after which the choir sang, "While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks by Night." The Christmas messages from the setiptures were clearly tend by Sally 1.2u MacWil- liatns, the same message was sweetly interpreted by Marian Irwin, Marjory Copeland and Joan Bushfield in the song, "Infant Holy" and by several Carols in which tall joined. If the C. GIT.purpose is lived up to as firmly as the girls stated it their lives will be ever improving. Me. t eeeroft told he story of the serprise St, ?F'rancis ' prepared one Christmas for the inhabi- tants of a small town by building a replica of the original manger scene. thus the inhabitants felt that they were really worshipping in Bethlehem. Irene trill!; and Jacqueline Currie then led the candle lighting ceremony In will& the central candles were first lighted then the irtdividuat eand- lea held by the.girlS, With the candles Providing the only illertileation the girls filed ,61.14 singing "Hark the Her- ald Angels Sing," The c.o.tz Wishes ter thank those who presented their offering to further the work of the Natiorial Girls Work Board of Ontario. Stores Open Monday and Tuesday Evenings On the evenings of Monday and. Tuesday of next week, Dec. 23rd and 24th, the stores of the- town will re- main open until 10 o'clock. The gro- cery stores will only be open on Tues- day evening. Garbage Collection Notice There will be no collection Christ- mas or New Year's day. That portion having collection on these days will leave their garbage out for Tuesday collections. WORTH HOLDS CHRISTMAS SERVICE The Goforth Auxiliary of St. And- rew's Presbyterian Church was held at the Manse, Friday, December 13th. After an appropriate invocation by the president, Mrs. Dave Murray, and the opening hymn the Christmas message in Scripture was given by Miss Jean Wilton. Mrs, J. P, iMcKibbon then led in prayer. The Chapter from the Study Book was read by Mrs. Roy Hasting, 'and Mrs. Jim Carr gave the dedicatory prayer. A very lovely piano was rendered by Mrs, Bateman. A special feature of the evening' was the presentation of a Life Membership to Mrs. Dave Murray. The address was read by Mrs. George Scott and the presentation was made by Miss Agnes Williamson, Mrs, Murray replied in a few well chosen words, Rev. A, Nimmo presided for the election of officers for 1947, after which Mrs. J, P. McKibbon took the chair for the remainder of the evening: The new slate of officers are as fol- lows: 1st. Hon. Pres.—Mrs. Kenneth !Mac- Leah. and, Hon. Pres.—,Mrs. R. H. Lloyd Peeildents—Mr.S, W. W. Gurney and Mrs. J. P. MeXibbon. 1st, Vice-Fred.—Mrs, Cati Deans 2nd. Vice-Pres.—Mrs, J, Donaldson Secretary—Miss Sean Wilton Treasurer—Mrs. J. Donaldson Pianist-'Mrs, W. W. iGurney Home Helper's Sec.--=-Mrs, Ronald Rae Welcome and Welfare Com.-e,Mrs. 0, Scott and Mrs. Smalintan Supply Sec.—Mrs. Pm Carr Press Irltna Harrison Glad Tiditigs Sec.—Mrs, ,:Percy Clark Auditors -Mss. S. Scott and Miss Agnes Williarnsote Nominating Coln.—M rs. Ronald Raei; Mrs. A. Scott and Mrs J. P. Mc- McXihbon, The meeting closed with the Mia pah Benediction, and a dainty Itteelt was served. Wednesday, Jan. 1st., (Mew: Years) A Slcii meet will be held featuring races, jumps, obstacle races and' a cross country race.. Snowshoc-enthus- iests will also find interesting contests arranged. Thursday, Jan. 2nd, . The Arena has betel engaged for the afternoon and evening, Commencing at 2 p.M„ skating races will be held for all ages, including the bob-skate crowd. At 8 p.m. the same evening a Skating Carnival will be featured, Sev- eral -novelty •events by local, skaters will he .Peesented. AdmiSSion price is 25 cents and tickets are good for both afternoon and. evening. • Friday, Jan. 3rd. — Ski and .Snowshoe outing followed by refreshments. • Saturday, January 4th. Outdoor Skating, Ski and Snowshoe outing, The Festival is for all ages and those interested in entering any events are urged to drop in at the Town Hall and register with Sam. Burton, Director of Recreation, Drop in ,anyway and get acquainted with your new director, TO ORGANIZE GIRLS' HOCKEY TEAM ••••••••••••••••• All girls interested in playing hoc- key this year are. invited to attend an organization meeting at the office of the Director of Recreation in the Town Iiall at 8 p.m., Thursday evening, If you wish to play but are unable to at- tend, you are requested- to leave your name at the aforementioned office, DANCE AT ROYAL T Every Saturday evening from 9 to 12. Ken Wilbee's Orchestra. Moderate admission. • Christmas Concert At Lane's School Will be held on Friday evening, Dec, 20th., at 8.30 pan. sharp. Pro- gram of song, recitations and drills. Dancing to the music of Hap, Hap, Happy Gang will fellow, Ladies of the section are asked to bring lunch. Received Two Pairs of Chinchillas. Mr. harry Wells last week received two pairs of South American Chinchil- las from Newmarket, Virginia, They were flown by plane to Mahon, then by car to Wingham, and are now on exhibition at.ltis ranch on Mill street. Mr. Wells is the only authorized ran- cher this side of Stratford for the Do- Minion Chinchilla Ritich at Kingston. GAMES NEEDED FOR GAME ROOM have you any games? Nearly every family has a table game width- hasn't been used for years. Perhaps you have one up in the attic just gathering dust, Any of the follow- ing antes could be put to use im- niediately at the Town Hall Game Room: Crokinole boards, ringtoss, rubber horseshoes, bagatelle, elrec- kers, chess and any number of other garneS, Games may be left at the Town Halt end yott may be sure this will be greatly appreciated by yOut Director of Recreation. BRIDE CLUB HOW DOES YOUR LABEL READ ? The Advance-Times mailing list has._ been corrected up to and including Friday, Dec. 13th. If the label on your paper is dated Dec46 or prior to that. date, your subscription is either due or in arrears, and a prompt renewal will be appreciated. • As early in the new year as possible accounts will 'be sent out to all those- in arrears. Owing to the greatly in- creased price of newsprint we find it necessary to have all subscriptions paid in advance. Please co-operate by your early remittance, it will greatly sin- plify our work. Passes Suddenly Mr. Win. Brydges, Beigrave Road, received word' on Monday of the death. of his aunt, Mrs. Isabel Knapp of Robin, Man., formerly Isabelle McCrae of Belgrave. She was enroute from Vancouver to San Francisco, where she was to spend Christmas with her sister, Further particulars have not been received, UNITED CHURCH CHRISTMAS CONCERT The annual Christmas concert of the United Church Sunday School was held on Friday evening, December 18. The schoolroom was filled with parents and grownups to hear the Sunday School Scholars present their enter- tainment in Christmas song and story., Recitations were given by Dorothy-- Chamney, Donna Gerrie and Leslie Showers, and a solo "Star of the Ages" by Jetta Moffatt, A song, "Lullaby" was- sung by time beginners and primes ary classes and "In the Sky" by Mrs. L. Hutton's class, A dialogue was prey seined by Jack Currie's class, "'MA Reas00. Why" and one by the primary class, "Stockings." The Senior girls staged "The Fatal .Qeest' and the Sett- • for Boys, "Duck Pie". A wreath drill Eby Mrs, Wilkinson's class and Miss B. Bennett's class was much enjoyed. Leslie. Mae Wall's class gave the read- ing, "Baby Jesus" and the Christmas. Story in word and song was given by Miss J, Murray's. class. Readings were giyen by boys from Mr. Hutton's class and Mr. B.Wilkinson's, Bob Kress and Stanley Hiseler and the girls from 'Miss Heard's class colt- tributed musical. numbers, George Hall favonted with a 'piano solo, While Leslie Mae Wall played Sautti is coming to Town,. he arrived with hie bag ut goodies which were distributed to the scholars: Seven and one half tables were in the play at the weekly meeting of the Wingham Bridge Club held on Thers- day evening, Dec. 12. The result, of the .play was as North and .South—Ist., W. H. French and V. Dittmer; 2nd., Geo.. Williams and J. Mason; 3rd., Mrs. W. H. French and D. C,' Nasmith; 4th., R. Pollock and R. R. Hobden; 5th., Mrs. R. S. Hetherington and J. R. Crawford. East and West.-1st., Mrs. R. Dug Val and Lt. Goodine; 2nd., Mrs, D. C. Nesmith and Mrs. H. C. MacLea-a; 3rd., Miss C. Isbister and G. Mae- Kaye 4th., Mrs. Geo, Ross and O. HaSelgrolice.5thg R. DSVal and W:•W,. Armstrong. • WILL TREAT CHILDREN TO A FREE. MATINEE On Saturday afternoon of this week commencing at 2 o'clock, the Lyceum Theatre will treat the children of the community to a. free matinee. For a number of years this theatre has generously given the children this free show and as the theatre• is always packed at this time, adults are remind ed that the show is for children only. INCOME TAX EXEMPTIONS , — Everyone who makes out an Income Tax return is interested in exemptions and rightly so, We are now nearing the end of another Income 'Tax year and it is 'an excellent time to take stock of our standing in this regard. By special action of the Board of Wingham General Hospital, all mem- berships fee in the Association this year go to the building fund. Payments for this purpose are deductable for In- come Tax purposes within the limits of the Act. If your givings for 1946 have not reached the ceiling allowed for donations, here is your opportunity to benefit the hospital, and become a member of Association from money which otherwise would largely be ;laid in Income Tax anyway. You can be a Life Member of the Wingham Gener- al Hospital Association for $100.00; a six year member for $25,00 a one year member for $5.00. Pay at your batik or mail your fee to Mr. W. H. French, Treasurer; '.Hospital" Building T"und. auto With Which 18 Amalgamated The Gorrie Vidette and Wroxeter News "11•0118, Single Copies Five cents WINGHAM, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 19th, 1946 Subscription's $2,00 per Year MOM GIVEN BABY INCUBATOR WINTER SPORTS FESTIVAL TO BE HELD # * SEAL GAMPAWN MADE OFFICIAL VISIT SMALLER HOSPITALS TO WARM R.N.'S HOSPITAL CENTURY CLUB PLANNED Contributions. Received to Date Total .$5278.00 0.•••••ip••••• The Huron County Christmas Seal Campaign is in full swing. Contribu., tions from individual subscribers are in every mail, and grants from rounici- Polities are being received in every dis- trict---the latest grant reported is from Turuberry township. It is gratifying to find municipal authorities assuming responsibility for higher standards of health of their people. The total con- tributions to date are: Goderich and district - $1240 Seaforth and district 999 Wingham and district ..... 948 Clinton and district 574 Exeter and district 617 For a County total of $4278 or $5278 when -the County Council grant is in- cluded.' The prospect is good that the people of Huron will not fall far -short of their fighting objective of $10,000. WILL CELEBRATE HUNDREDTH BIRTHDAY VW/. fII/MOVIII Mr. T. K, Powell Reaches the Century Mark on Saturday CongratulatiOns to Mr, T. K. Powell, who on Saturday, December 21st., will celebrate his 100th birthday. A native of Somersetshire, England, he came to Canada at the age of eight years, and over eighty years ago, the family moved to Turnberry, and cleared their farm on the 6th of Turnberry. For the Past twenty years he has resided in Wingham with his daughter and son- in-law, Mr. and Mrs. J, A. Wilson. We regret that Mr. Powell has been confined to his bed for the past seven weeks, and will this year he unable to receive his many friends who annually call to offer congratulations, but .sin- cerely hope that he may sufficiently recover to enjoy life in the second century, INSTITUTE TO FILL STOCKING .Has Been Used Three Times the Past Three Weeks Five new born babies owe their lives to the fact that 'Wingham General Hospital has an E. & j. Baby Iecuba- .tor, This very fine apparatus was pre- sented to the hospital about .three .weeks ago by the John Cornyn Currie Estate, of which Mr: W, A, Galbraith is the executor, During the short tittle it has been at the hospital it has been in use five times, as stated above, and no doubt many. babies yet unborn will -use the facilities of this wonderful piece ofequipment. Some of these tiny mortals will weigh only two- pounds.' In this spec- .ial incubator the air in which they will receive new life will be kept at a con- stent temperature and humidity_ Steri- lization of this air is maintained by ultra-violet light. No effort is spared to make sure that these. tiny patients will be given their .rightful chance to grow up to be strong and healthy :children, Wingham, Clinton, Goderich,-Seaforth To Form One Group • Ontario Minister of Health Russell T. Kelley said on Saturday that plans were nearly complete whereby smaller hospitals in Ontario would be able to , graduate registered nurses. At present many of these hospitals can't graduate their trainees as "regis- tered" nurses because they can't afford time cost of a qualified teacher, as re- quired by the regulations, Under the leadership of the Depart- ment of Health they are getting toge- ther in groups of four and sharing the services of the one teacher, who will be paid a regular salary plus a travell- ing allowance. All four will share the cost, which is expected to amount to about $700 per hospital, A group made up of the Winghain, Clinton, Seaforth and Goderich hospi- tals, and another group taking in Han- over, Walkerton, Kincardine and Sou- thampton have adopted the plan and will go ahead with it as soon as the necessary teachers can be obtained, This may take some time as there is a shortage of qualified teachers. Nurses graduating in future will be able to use the initials "R.N.", and wilt be eligible for higher rates of pay. ANTARIO LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR NAME1i Wingliam's Director of Recreation announced plans for a program of Winter Sports to be held in Wingham' from Friday, December 27th., through Jan, 4th. He reports that many citi- zens have promised their help and he now hopes the weatherman will co-op- erate in providing ice and snow in time for the big event, If 'the weather should prove to be unsuitable the out- door program 'will be postponed until later. The timetable is as follows: Friday, December 27th,-- A variety Coneert featuring popular local artists will be presented, in the To*wit Hall Auditorium. An amusing Skit entitled "The Duchess Bounces In" will also be featured. The pur- pose of the concert is to raise funds to finance the cost of prizes for the Sports Festival, Admission is 25 cents and tickets may be obtained at the Recreation Director's office in the Town Hall. Saturday, December 28th.•—` • The. Game Room in the Town Hall will open at 10 a.m. Tournaments in all games. are arranged and all who wish to enter are asked to register at the Game Room. Games will also be available for those who are not inter- ested in tournament ,play, Hours of play will be posted on the Bulletin Board in.the. Game Room. Weather permitting, an outdoor rink will be the scene of many events daily including pleasure skating. For full particulars see the Director of Recrea- tion. The December meeting. of the local Women's Institute will be held in the Council Chamber, on Thursday, Dec- ember 19th., at 3 o'clock. Mrs. Bower will finish that part of her splendid address which was necessary to leave over from the last meeting. A unique feature of this meeting will be the pre- sentation of life memberships. This is our Christmas meeting and in true Christmas spirit we shall sing the age-• old Christmas Carols. Santa Claus sent us a huge Christmas stocking but alas! it is 'empty. He tells us it is em-• pty because he is so busy filling little stockings so long neglected by a war- torn world, but like true Institute members we have risen to the occasion, by asking' each member to bring an in- expensive gift for the stocking, Please remember this intimation is for all of • us, We want to See both you and your gift at the Meeting. Appointment Announced On Friday By Premier King Ray Lawson, as.g:, of London, and one of Canada's most prominent indus- trialists, has been appointed lieutenant- .governor of Ontario, effective Decem- ber - 26th., Prime Minister King an- nounced Friday night.' Mr. Lawson .will succeed Hon. Al- bert Mathews, :who has been lieutenant .governor for almost ten years, much longer than the•normal term. He "will lake the oath of• office in Toronto the day after Christmas. In an interview, .Mr, Lawson explain- ed that his appointment Would mean that he would spent much less time at his numerous business interests. He said he would move from London to Toronto as soon as he obtained ac- eonuaodation there, but : would 'both town mid country homes at London.., HYDRO OFF' TWO HOURS THURSDAY The wind storm of last Thursday was responsible for a black out in this district' for two hours. At the height of the storm wires crossed near Walk- erton with the result that a cross arm on a hydro pole was burned out. A broken and defective insulator between Teeswater and Wingham was also -lo- sated. COUNCIL HELD FINAL SESSION FOR YEAR ••••••••••••110e.i Presentations Made To the Retiring Members of the Council The Winghani Town Council met on Monday evening in its final session for the year. All members were pres- ent. Mayor Davidson in the chair, Communications were received from: The local Christmas Seat Committee asking for a grant, The Council voted $100'to this worthy cause. Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto. Howson and Howson requesting change in their agreement regarding the length of time to move -their build- ing if necessary. The council were in sympathy with the request and in- creased the time from 30 to 90 days, The Clerk reported that the agree- ment had 'been received from the Pro- vincial Government whereby the De- partment of Highways takes over the connecting links of Highways 4 and 86 in the Corporation. Christmas lights were ordered to be secured mid strung up on the town hail, The Finance Committee presented a number of accounts properly certified,. and these were ordered paid. Conn, Reavie for the Street Com- mittee reported that the Hospital, No Parking and other signs have been re- ceived, He was instructed to secure six NO U turn signs to replace tine old ones .rnt Josephine street, The matter of transports parking on Josephine Street and blocking traffic was discussed. This will be dealt with further after securing legal opiniott. The touncil agreed to .offer, two lots On Letipold Steed to Mt, Mowbray for $50 providing he erect two houses On .them 1941, Regeets were ,expressed by members of the Council Mt the retirement . of three members. Mayor 11, T., Davidson, ReeVe Jos, J, Evans and Comm. R. H, Lloyd, and each one was presented With a shaving .set in leather tipper ease, All fittingly replied all ho they had 'enjoyed serving on the Conn:. cll. Minimum Objective One Hundred Life Members in HoSpital .Association Leadership in .any endeavour is only gained and kept by .conatant alertness and the active applicatiOn of a variety of helpful means to improvement. The position of prestige noiv being enjoy- ed by Wingham General Hospital can be maintained only by the courageous and determined afforts of those who appreciate what a grand' privilege it is for us to have in our midst, an ultra modern, and highly efficient hospital unit. It is a well known fact that many of our city hospitals have 710 finer equipment in some' departments and can offer tro better care of the sick in the large majority of cases, • The Hospital Board:forming the ex- ecutive committee of Mit democratic Hospital Association, fully realizes that it is now engaged in big 'business and that plans which sufficed in the past, are not adequate • for the present or sufficient guarantee for the future. The ,,Hospital Association is to be built up into an important and active organiza- tion. To this end a campaign for memberships is now under way and some progress has already been made towards the goal of ,at least one mem- bership per family in the Hospital Service Area. • t• A most important plan in building up the Association is the formation of The Hospital Century 'Club. This Club is to be composed of Life Mem- bers of the Wingham General Hospital Association whose first aim shall be to keep the Life Membership quota up to a minimum of One Hundred. It's con- stant duty shall be to promote the best interes,ts of the Hospital in every way throughout the entire Hospital Service Area. To insure this result a com- pletely representative membership is to be sought. The Club is to be properly_ organized with Executive Officers el- acted by ballot, A constitution has beerPprepared and is ready for approv-, al. The President, if not a member'ot the Hospital Board, shalt be notified of and privileged toattend all Board meetings; and may takeprtent-the,diet citSsions but shallirefrant TrOm Votitig in -a Board 'meeting, ;His attendance at these meetings presents an addition- al opportunity for the voice. of the people to be heard Eby, the manage- ment or the Hospital His privilege of hearing and participating in the dis- cussions gives him an intimate under- standing of the problems and needs of the Hospital so that he may see how his Club can best serve'in finding ad- equate and ready solutions where such services are desirable and required. Since the Official Opening of our new Hospital fourteen new Life 'Mem- bership's have been added and there are more pending, while carrying on its present general campaign without ceS. sation the committee in charge is mak- ing an immediate special drive to reach the minimum quota of One' Hunred Life Members, the aim of the planned Cenigtry Club. The foresighted step by the Board in planning this Club deserves the co-operation of everyone in our Hospital Service Area for whom a Life Membership is not beyond reach. A full size reproduction of the Life ,Membership Certificate which was to have appeared this week will he found in next week's issue,..due to last-minute Christmas advertising. Wingham General Hospital is now a project of major importance, As progressive public institution it needs the support of the best minds in its service area to insure that it shall op- erate at top efficiency. It is only our best men and women who can guaran- tee that its usefulness shall expand and its services enlarge so that it shall alway hold a position of leadership in hospitalization. Life Memberships cost $100,00, and may be paid at the rate of as little es $5.00 per month for 20 months. Six year memberships cost $25.00 and one year $5.00. Mail • your membership fee to Mr. W. H. French, Treasurer of Hospital Building Fund, Wingham, Ontario, or if More convenient pay at your bank, Thorough plans are being made to achieve the results desired., By acting promptly you Can help the committee reach its goal much snootier. The proud ownership of the coveted Life membership in the Century Club is Mentbaship Certificate and consequent Weird: Some sacrifice to obtain, Mem- bership in the Association makes you a participant in providing servite to the sick of this district hi x MeaStire possible only through the generosity of good citizens. During these Weeks our thoughts are rightly full of the joy of giving and receiving Christmas gifts. He', who is the originator Of Christmas always showed the greatest .compassion for the sick. Your menthership in the Hospital Assoeihtion Is a most excel- lent example of the true spirit of ChriatteaS. On Wednesday evening Maitland Lodge No, 119, 1,0.0.F., was host to district lodges on the occasion of the official visit of Grand Master W, R. Dean, Thornhill, of the Grand Lodge of Ontario, D.D,G4\1, David Benedict, of Wingham, presided at the banquet which was held in the basement of St. Paul's Anglican Church and catered to by the Ladies' Auxiliary to the Legion. The large number in attendance were unanimously agreed that this was one of the best, if not the best, banquets they had attended and a hearty vote of appreciation for their splendid ef- forts was extended to the members of the Auxiliary. Mrs. C. R. Coultes, the President, replied to the vote of thanks. The members then retired to the lodge rooms where the third degree was conferred on six Wingham candi- dates 'by the local degree team, The Grand Master, W. R. Dean, gave a fine address, enlightening the anem- bets of the Order on a number of his objectives in his official program for the year. He emphasized that new members must be encouraged to take an active part in the work and thus hold their interest. His appointed offi- cers were, this year, making many official visits in- their jurisdiction to keep interest in the work at a high level. "I,t took a war to arouse many lodges from a dormant state, and now that, the young men have returned and are becoming re-established and taking an interest in Oddfellowship we must not let them clown", he told his attentive listeners. Speaking of the fundamental principles of the Order, Friendship, Love and Truth, which were brought to this continent from England, he said they had stood the test of time, and now the opportunity to practice them was urgent to assist in curbing juvenile delinquency. A number of lodges have started clubs for children in their communities and rich dividends are being reaped, Spe- cial emphasizes was placed on the fact that the activities of the lodges should not be confined to the membership, but "love thy neighbour as thyself" and follow the example of the..,Good Sa maritan, with no regard as to race, or • faith. A number of cases were .re- lated where assistance had been given needy families. of 'denominations. In closing, he referred to the work which had been carried on during the war years, assistance to evacuee chil- dren, blood donations, Rebekah war services, etc., and hoped that the mem- bers would lend their full support to the task of rehabilitation. The degree captain and staff were congratulated on the fine manner in which they car- ried out the work during the evening-. D.D,G.M. Benedict voiced the ap- preciation of the members for this fine address, which was heartily endorsed. He then called on members from the district lodges, Brussels, Blyth, Tees- water, Wroxeter and 'Wingham for a few remarks,