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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1947-01-09, Page 1UZIXISVM zZet WINRIAM LOSES OPENING GAME Harriston Intermediates Win By A Score of 5-4 The lid of the 1947 hockey season was pried off here Saturday evening, when the Stainton Wear-Weis and the Harriston Intermediates tangled in their first scheduled game of the sea- son. For sixty minutes both teams battled it out, an when the smoke had Cleared away Harriston had eked out a 5-4 decision on two quick goals by Bruce and Dadswell in the dying moments of the game. Midway through the last period the locals led 4-3 only to have the visitors roar back when the Wear-Wels were short-handed. Genial "Bill" Young and Ted English, received the only Wingham penalties, the former serving added time far wishing referee "Rooster" Muir the compliments of the season. Scoring credit in this tilt went to Foster with two, English and Johnson one apiece. For the visitors Bruce and Dadswell shared top honours, Summary— First Period-1—Harriston, A. Dad- swell (Dadswell) 1.35; 2—Harriston, Bruce (Newman) 8:45; Foster (English) 18.06. Second Period-4.—Harriston, Dad- swell, 5.22. 5—English, (Foster) 11.50; Penalties-Harriston, Maslen, McLean. Third Period-6—Wingham, John.. son, (Templetnan), 1.37;7—Wingham, Foster (English) 9.47; 8—Harriston, Bruce (Maslen) 17.11; 9—Harriston, Dadswell (Dadswell) 18.02. Penalties—Wingham, Young, Eng- lish, Harriston, Bruce and Dadswell. Lineups—Wingham, Goal, McLeod; defence, Lockridge, Young; Centre, Foster, • Wings,-English and "Bateson; Alternates, Rae, Johnson, Templeman, Hilbert, Brent, Pym, Gorbutt. Harriston — Goal, Dale, Defence, Tompkins, Klenp, Centre,-A, Dein- bury, Wings, A. Dadswell, E. Dads- well; Alternates, McLean, BruCe, Smith, Hutchison, Maslen, Deinbury, Newman. Referees, Muir, Seaforth, Langdon, Clifford. BAPTIST MISSION CIRCLE The regular monthly meeting of the Baptist Young Women's Mission Cir- cle was held on Thursday evening at the home of Mrs. Frank Collar. The meeting opened with hymn "Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing," and prayer by the President, Mrs. Bruce MacLean. , The Roll Call was answered in the usual manner. Everyone joined heart- ily in the singing of the following choruses, "Oh Lord My Heart Is Sing- ing"; "Heavenly Sunshine," "Safe Am I", and "Jesus Loves the Little Child- ren of the World," Miss Laura Collar gave the Script- ure reading from Acts 13: 82-47. A season of prayer , was conducted- by Miss Vivian MacLean and Mrs. Fiank Collar. Miss Vivian MacLean read some in- teresting extracts from the Diary made 'by Mrs. Frank Inrig during her trip through Bolivia. "Bringing In the Sheaves" was sung, and Mrs. Frank Collar read an article concerning "Our Fellow Baptists In Eu rope." Following the singing of "He Lead- eth Me", Miss Mildred Jones gave an informative reading entitled "Baptists in Germany." The meeting closed with the hymn, "Work for -time Nnight is Coining", and prayer by Miss Laura Collar, Lunch was served by the hostess. Dance To Bert Worth And his CKNX Ambassadors at the Royal T on Wednesday, January 15th. New low admission 50 cents. (Harris- ton Armouries every Friday). WILL SPEAK SUNDAY ON AID TO CHINA Dr A, Stewart Allen (c), of Chungking, China, is to occupy the pulpit of the United Church next Sun- day morning, His'visit is in Aid to China Campaign, which is being laun- ched this week all across Canada. The objective for Canada is $2,500,- 000, and for Huron County $12,000. During recent years Dr. Allen has been Superintendent of the Canadian Mis- sion Hospital in Chungking, China. From 1942 to 1945 he was chairman of the China Advisory Committee that carried responsibility for the distrib- ution in China, of all monies and goods sent from Canada by the Red Cross Society and the Chinese War Relief Committee. He had associated with him on this advisory committee, Gen- eral Odium, Canadian Ambassador to China and Madame Chiang-Kal-Shek, Dr. Allen is giving fun-time to the support of the Aid-to-Chitut Campaign, Membership Roll Increases Rapidly' As Year Closes , The current campaign for a strong membership in the Wingham General Hospital Association enjoyed consid- erable acceleration during the closing days of 1946, many new names being added in each bracket. Life member- ships at $100.00, six year membership at $25.00 and one year membership at $5.00, all met with favor as good cit- izens accepted the invitation to partic- ipate in better services to the sick of tbis district through the very excel- lent facilities of our fine new Hospital, The date of the annual meeting has been set for January 14th., in the Wingham Council Chambers, This will be a most important meeting as a vote will be taken to enlarge the Board to twelve members authorizing Huron County Coundil to appoint two mem- bers from rural areas surrounding Wingham and 'Brace County to sim- ilarly appoint one. Since most of the members of the Board are elected by ballott from Association members in good standing and since all such mem- bers are eligible for nominations it is expected that this year's meeting will be most interesting. By being a member of the Hospital Association yOu not only become a participant in supplying the good ser- vices the Hospital renders but you may have your voice heard in the nom-. inations. You also can actually in- fluence the management by using your vote or if nominated and elected by being an active .member of the Board. The hospital, being publicly owned actually belongs to the people of this district and no family who lives with- in its service area should be without at least one membership in the Assoc- iation. Many families have consider- ably exceeded the minimum when the list of members is published it will re- veal many examples of unselfishness and good public spirit. The response • to the various mem- berships has been very gratifying to date. The fact that the half way mark has already been reached in the drive for a minimum of One Hundred Life Members is most encouraging. It is expected that several more will • be added before the annual meeting on January 14th. • ' The Campaign Committee is grateful for good support from some of the rural areas but there are still many both in town and in the country whose support is expected. It is assumed that those who have not already given this' matter the necessary attention, were waiting for the turn of the year. No doubt there will be a splendid res- ponse between now and the annual meeting, It is $100,00 for Life Mem- bership, $25.00 for 6 years, $5.00 for one year, and the money may be paid to W. H. French, Treasury, Hospital Bldg. Fund, Wingham, Ontario, or to your Bank. Do- it now! Start 1947 right.- Real happiness conies from unselfishn6ss. Will Holiday In Florida Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Walker left on Monday for Florida, where they will spend a few weeks' holidays. Curling At London A rink of Curlers, R. Henderson, II, Carmichael, D. Rae and J. Murray are curling this week at the City of Lon- don bonspiel. Re-Elected Mayor Of Listowel Mr. John McMichael, a former Winghamite, was re-elected Mayor of Listowel, by acclaMation, at their nom- ination meeting last week. He was first elected to the office one year ago. • OLDEST URN BUSINESS SOLO James Carr and Wilfrid Congram Take Over Crawford's Garage Wingham's oldest established garage business changed hands on January 1st when the Crawford Garage was sold to James Carr of town, and Wilfrid con- grain of Toronto. Jim Carr has been with the business for the past twenty-one years, and in 1932 was placed in charge of the re- pair department, and in complete char- ge since 1939. Wilfrid Congram, a former Wing-- ham boy, is married to the former El- sie Blackball, also of town, they have two sons. Wilfrid has been connected with the Canadian Wire and Cable Co. of Toronto, since 1928, and since 1936 has been head export shipper.. The fa- mily will move to town in the spring. With this business transaction the oldest business man in length of ser- vice in' Wingham, retires. A. M. Craw- ford came ti Wingliam in 1899 and pur chased the poolroom business of Drum- mond and Shaw, and after changing the location of the business twice, lo- cated permanently in the stand now owned by Omar Haselgrove. He then branched out into the wholesale of to- bacco and was the first consignee of the American Tobacco Co., now the Imperial Tobacco Co. It was to carry on this busineSs that he purchased the first automobile in Wingham in 1903, a 4 horse power, single cylinder Oldsmobile, and had to have the gasoline shipped in from To- ronto. In 1906 he commenced dealing in automobiles, and opened his first gar- age in 1909 in the.present Foxton Dairy building. With the business increasing he secured lagged quarters, taking over the old Tennant livery barn on John street, which he later used for storage until it was torn down a few years ago. In 1918 he built the present up- to-date garage on Josephine street. When he first took over the Ford agency his territory was a large one, and in 1915 sold, more Fords than were sold in the City of London. He continued. 'handling Fords up to 1925 when he switched to the General Mot- ors cars, which he has since sold. Alex intends remaining in Wingham and will devote his time to bowling and curling, at which sports he is an expert. BRINE CLUB Six tables were in the play on Thursday, January 2tid.,at the weekly meeting of the Wingham Bridge Club. The result of the play was as follows: North and South-1st,, Mrs. W. H. French and Mrs. H. Campbell; 2nd., Mrs. J. H. Crawford and 0. Hasel- grove; 3rd., Mrs. H. C. MacLean and Miss Y. McPherson; 4th., Mrs, G. Godkin and Miss McCallum. East and West—J. H. Crawford and D. B. Porter; 2nd., Geo. Williams and C. H. McAvoy; 3rd., Duncan Kennedy and W. H. French; 4th., Mrs. Geo,- Ross and Don French SAFETY FILM AT LYCEUM THEATRE The Wingham Town Council has been advised by the Ontario Safety League that a Traffic Safety film will be shown at the Lyceum Theatre in Winghain on January 9th, 10th, and 11th, This film comes highly recom- mended and the town Council suggest that as many persons as possible see this film in the interests of safety. Engagement Announced •Mr. arid Mrs. Robert McDonald of Jamestown, wish to announce the 'en- gagement of their second daughter, Hazel Aileen, to Mr. John George Me- Clary . of Harriston, son of Mrs. Mc- Clary and the late Mt, John McClary of Harriston. The wedding to take place the end of January. LIEUT. E. SMITH WELCOMED AT S.A. • The newly-appointed assistant offi- cer to Capt, Agar, Limit. E. Smith was officially welcomed at Sunday's ser- vices in The Salvation Army, Brief greetings were publicly extended Sun; day .evening when Sergt.-Major A. Law spoke on behalf of the Wingham Corps and Young People's Sgt.-Major (Sup- erintendent) Wm, Gordon on behalf of Sunday School and Young People's activities at "The Army", Lieut. Smith collies to Wingham front Ham- ilton where she was assistant officer at the "Mountain Corps." The visit of the blind, 17-year-old Christian Orator, Envoy "sill" Clark originally announced for January &h., will take pitted when he speaks and eomMtmets the anatitda at The Salvation Army this Saturday evening and Sun- day. The inaugural meeting of Wingham Town Council was held Monday oven- ,Ing at 8 o'clock. All the members were present and completed the declaration of office. Mayor Duncan Kennedy in the chair. Rev. Alex. Nimmo opened the year's, business with prayer, and was thanked by the Mayor. The Mayor also wel- comed the three new members, 'Colitis. Gurney, Campbell and Rintoul. The Striking Committee 'composed of Mayor Kennedy, Reeve Johnson and Coun. Reavie was appointed and retir- ed to select the various committees. • On their return presented the follow- •Ing list, the first named in each case is the chairman, Executive—Mayor Kennedy, Reeve Johnson, Conn. Reavie. Finance—Reeve Johnson, and Couns. 'Reavie and Gurney. Streets—Couns. Rae, Reavie, Camp- bell. - Property—Couns. McKibbon, Rint- • oul, Reeve Johnson. Cemetery—Couns. Reavie. Campbell, Gurney, Fire—Coun. Gurney, Reeve Johnson, Coun. Rintoul. Welfare—Couns. Campbell, McKib- bon, Rintoul. Band — Couns. Rae, McKibbon and • Campbell. This report was approved. The follownig communications were received: From Dr. R. L. Stewart thanking the council inr the cane presented to him. From the Township of Turnberry, thanking the council for the use of the town hall. From the Department of Health, grade the town water from a test talc- en on Dec. 20th as '''`A". • From the Ontario, Safety League, -drawing attention to an educational film to be shown at' Lyceum Theatre, January 9, 10, 11. From Ontario Good Roads Associa- tion advising that the annual conven- tion will be held at the Royal York, Toronto, Feb. 24th and 25th. From the War ASsets Corporation, regarding buildings available at Port Albert. It was left with the Executive Committee to investigate more fully into this matter. The Finance Committee presented a number of accounts properly certified,. -these were ordered paid. Coun. Reavie reported that the snow Was being removed from the main steet, and while the equipment used was lighter he believed the work would be done just as cheap as last year. Coun. McKibbon for the Welfare -Committee reported that one patient (Continued on page five) Attended Woodstock Wedding Miss Joyce Walker was bridesmaid last week at the Newell-Wood wedding at Woodstock. Mr. and Mrs. A. 3. Walker also attended. Women's Institute • Watch for a detailed announcement hi next week's piper of the meeting of the local branch of the Women's Insti- tute to be held on January 16th, Suffered Slight Stroke Mr. John T. Currie of East Wawa- nosh, suffered a slight: stroke on Sun- day, December 29th. We are pleased to report that he is improving very nicely. CURLING NEWS The Round Robin Curling Compe- tition was officially opened on Mon- day evening, January 6th., 6 games being completed. The competition with 33 rinks entered and playing in total, 310 games, is scheduled• to finish the second week in February, after which playoffs will be staged to decide -the winner. Games are played at 7 and 9 o'clock on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday evenings. MASONIC .LODGE INSTALL OFFICERS Bill Lockridge, Tom Lockridge, Geo. Gammage and Ernest Buckman, tied. Girls events: Girls 11 and under, Mary Somers, Donna -Gerrie, Florence Wain, latter two tied; girls 12 and 13, Shirley Lockridge, Jean Hobden, tied, Mary Somers; girls 14 to 16, Maxine Seddon, Maxine Cowan, Joan Gregg, Judy Deyell tied. Featured at the Ice Carnival were several Novelty Races and a broom-, ball game Many skaters were in cos- Mine, which added colour to the oc- casion, Winners of prizes for the best costumes were Judy Fox, Mary Som- ers, Jim Campbell and Donald Hen- derson. The prizes offered for the most tic- kets sold by Coablic school students . was won by Mary Frances Currie, who. sold 22 tickets. Wingham's Director of Recreation, Mr, Sam Burton wishes to ,express his sincere thanks to all who helped to make the Winter Sports Fesival a success. On Friday, January 3td,, a Ski out- ing started from the Town Hall front whence it proceeded out into the coun- try where everyone had a good time. skiing.. Free refreshments were served to the skiers by the Women's institute in the Town. Hall. BENEFIT DANCE A Benefit Dance will be held in the Whitechurch Community Hall, Tues- day evening, January 14th., for the Laidlaw family, whose house was . de= stroyed by fire. Music by Tiffin's and Fart-ices Orchestra, Free will of- fering at door, Ladies please bring sandwiches. MIDGETS TROUNCED CHESLEY ON FRIDAY The Stainton Spitfires in a Juvenile fixture at Chesley Friday evening, trounced the, Chesley boys 17-4, in a high scoring affair which was a fitting salute to their 1947 debut, George Laughlean paced the locals with four goals, while Sell and Stainton per- termed the hat trick, Other marks. men were, Grant, T. Lockridge, Ern- est with two goals apiece while Ash- ton was credited with one tally, For Chesley, McLeod, Kruger and Ham- mond bulged the twine. Mention should be made of the Chesley net- minder Kenneth Cann, who took his place in the net despite the loss of a finger suffered earlier in the day and performed a stellar job between the posts. The Juveniles will be idle now until January 17th., when Chesley will invade time local Campus. DANCE AT ROYAL T Every Saturday evening from 9 to 12. Ken Wilbee's Orchestra. Moderate admission. Lucknow Plays Here Friday The old rivals will meet on Friday evening at the Winghatn Arena, when Lucknow and Wingham play an Inter- mediate 0,11A, game. • Play starts at 8.30. Be there. Receives Reg. N. Miss Eileen Dark, formerly of Wing- ham, was successful in receiving her Reg. N., after her 3 years training in Victoria Hospital, London. Miss Dark is spending her holidays in Wingham with Mrs. Alfred Mason. Pensions Recommended The Huron County Old Age Pen- sion, and Mothers' Allowance Board at the monthly meeting on Thursday considered five applications for old age pensions and one for Mother's Allow- ances. All were recommended for ap- provals. Kinloss Reeve Retires After serving 18 years on the Kin- loss Municipal Board, Richard Elliott is retiring this month, For the past 12 years. Mr. Elliott has been reeve. During his 18 years service, he missed only one council meeting, when he was ill with pneumonia. Chamber of Commerce May Be Organized A meeting was held Tuesday morn- ing of several interested in forming a Chamber of Cornmeree in Wingham. It was proposed to hold a public meet- ing in the near future, when a repre- sentative would be present, to further plans and elect officers if formed, Your Opinion Oil The matter is welomed, anti oar columns are open for you to ot- press your views. MFAFORD PASTOR COMES TO WINN Rev. Coupland Commenced Pastorate In Baptist Church, on Sunday Rev, Oliver- J. Coupland, pastor of the Olivet Baptist Church, Meaford, for the past six years, commenced his duties as pastor here last Sunday in the Baptist Church, Prior to Sunday, Rev. Coupland had been given an un- animous call to become pastor lit=re. Born in Toronto, Rev. Mr. Couup- land is a graduate of the Alliance Bible School, Toronto, and for two years also studied in McMaster University, Hamilton. Mr. Coupland has been act- ively engaged in church work since 1922. Mrs, Coupland is a native of Holstein, Ontario. Mr. and Mrs. •Cutipland have one son, Rev. L. R. Coupland, in the min- istry at Aurora. CHINESE WAR RELIEF FUND CAMPAIGN Huron County. Objective Set At $12,000.00 An objective of two and one-half million has been set for Canada for the Chinese War Relief Fund. Organized in 1940,•this group already has raised in excess of 6 million, Originally it was planned to discontinue the work of the fund a year after VJ day, but so great has been the need for supplies for China that it has been decided to continue for at least another year.' A re-organized "Canadian Aid to China" committee will handle the fund. Huron County's objective has been set at $12,000 and the Rev. W. A. Beecroft, is organizer of the campaign in this district. Local committees also are being set up and the national committee plans to complete its task by the end of Janu- ary. This •is the only fund that will be raised in Canada for Chinese relief this year, Mr. Beeeroft says, MEMBERS OF HURON COUNTY COUNCIL Aslifielcl—Cecil Johnston. Blyth—Frank Bainton. Brussels—Roy B. Cousins. Clinton—V. D. Falconer. Colborne—Stanley Snyder. Exeter—Benson W. Tuckey. 1Goderich—George G. MacEwan. Goderich Dep.—G. ,Mathieson. 'Goderich Two.—George Ginn. Grey—Alex, Alexander. Grey Dep,—Stanley Machan, Hay—George Armstrong. Hensall—Alvin W. Kerslake. Howick--John Winter. Howick Dep.—Elmer J. Farrish. Hallett—John Armstrong, McKillop--N. Russell Dorrance. Morris—Cecil Wheeler, Seaforth—john F. Daly, Stanley—J, Pepper. Stephen—Roy Ratz. Stephen Dep.—Arthur J. Amy. Tuckersmith—Arthur Nicholson. Turnberry—Walter H. Woods. Usborne—Hugh Berry. E. Wawanosh—J, D. Beecroft. W. Wawanosh-13rown Smyth. Wingham—Murray Johnson. EAST VIIIVANOSH FEDERATION MET The regular monthly meeting of the East Wawanosh Federation of Agri- culture was held in the Belgrave Co- Operative Club Rooms on December 11th., 1946. The following motions were carried Moved by John Buchanan seconded by Howard Campbell, that the minutes of the last meeting be adopted as read, • Moved by John Buchanan seconded by Mason Robinson that a delegate be sent to the Youth Conference in con- nection with the Provincial Annual meeting, Moved by Howard Campbell, sec- 'onded by Aldin Purdon that two dele- gates be sent to the Provincial Annual meeting and that they receive $25.00, Moved by Howard Campbell second- ed by Wm. McClenaghan that Mason Robinson and Simon Manahan be the delegates. Moved by John Buchanan, second- ed by Lorne Scott that fifty fatrzi ac- count books be purchased. Moved by Aldin Pardon seconded by Mason Robinson that three meet- ings be held hi the township to pit- Mott ealfhood vaccination and warble fly control. A report of the County Annual Meeting was given by Albert Caulks, Moved by John tuthatian seconded by Lorne Scott that the meeting adA journ to meet again on January 13th., 1047. With Which Is Amalgamated The Gorrie Vidette and Wroxeter News Single Copies Five Cents WINGHAM, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, JANUARY 9th, 1947 Subscriptions $2,00 per Year LADIES' AUXILIARY WINTER SPORTS WINNAM COUNCIL FIFTY LIFE MEMBERS 41 INAUGURAL MEETINII NOW IN HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION FESTIVAL A SUCCESS TO HOSPITAL HAD SUCCESSFUL YEAR All Town Officials Were Appointed and Committees Selected Wingham's First Attempt At A Winter Sports Festival Made Quite An Impression Although /there were many Wing- hamites who did not attend the various activities there were enough present to make the Festival worthwhile finan- cially and otherwise. The most en- thusiastic supporters were the children who took part and from that stand- point the events were ,a tremendous success. The Festival opened with a concert on Friday, December 27th., in the Town Hall 'at Wingham and in spite of extremely bad weather a good crowd attended. On Saturday evening, December 28, a Teen dance was held at the Masonic Hall where many teen-agers had a thorOughly enjoyable time. A second 'Teen dance was held on Tuesday, December 31st., at the same hall. It was afterwards agreed by all that this was a good way to spend New Year's Eve. On New Year's Day over eighty contestants took part in the Ski Meet at Isard's Hill. It was estimated that a crowd of about two hundred, in- cluding skiers was present. The following are the winners of the various classes: Boys, age 11 and under, Murray Gerrie, Larrie Hutton, Neil Stainton. BOys, 12 and 13, Willard Platt, Maurice Stainton, Ronald Murray. Boys, 14 and over, George Gain- mag-e, Jack Henderson, Robert Kress. Girls, age 11 and under, Margaret Sanderson, Jean Irwin, Donna Gerrie. Girls, age 12 and over: Maxine Co- wan and Marion Gerrie, tied; Jean Hobden, January 2nd., was the day of the skating races and Ice Carnival at the Wingham Arena. There were 168 par- ticipants in the afternoon skating ev- ents. The winners were as follows: Boys under seven, Billie Reavie, Jim Rae, Teddy Buckman; boys 7 to 11, Larrie Hutton, Jim Chittick, Mur- ray Gerrie.; boys 12 and 13, Gerald iary could not have supplied so many Gerrie, LaVerne Newman, Bill Bain, extras. tied; boys 14 to 16, Bill Lockridge, Arnold. McIntyre, Robert Kress and At the opening of the new hospital, Ernest Buckman, tied; boys open race, Officers Elected For 1947 That the Ladies' Auxiliary to Wing- ham General Hospital has just closed a very successful year was made evid- ent by the reports presented at the annual meeting held in the Council Chamber on Monday, January 6th., and presided over by the President, Mrs. R. H. Lloyd. As it had been decided to change the hospital year from Nov. 1 to Jan. 1, all figures shown are for a period of 14 months. The opening of the new 50 bed hospital entailed much extra work for the Auxiliary, particul- arily for the buying and sewing com- mittees. Large supplies of bedding, drapes, etc., were made ready for the new building as well as keeping the hospital going with mending, dressings and other necessary articles. Time re- port of the sewing committee showed that numerous meetings were held and a total of 2078 articles were inade. These included such items as 65 pairs of curtains, 346 sheets, 208 pillow cas- es and 569 nursery articles. The in- ventory taken in October showed 2928 articles in the cupboards. Two groups outside the hospital, meeting every month, kept up the supply of dressings. In addition to the usual expendiutres, the Auxiliary, this year, have purchased furnittqe: for the new dining-room, pictures fol•' the patients rooms, rvenetian blinds and paid- for painting the nurses' rooms. To meet their financial obligations, several methods are used. Every year there are two rummage sales which are the main source of revenue. Mara- thon bridge parties are held during the winter and each year, tickets for a night's show are given through the kindness of the Lyceum Theatre. This year the collections from the week -of prayer were received froin the Mini- sterial Association. There also have been many splendid donations of mon- ey and furnishings from organizations outside the town as well as from the town itself, without which the Auxi1- the Auxiliary served refreshments to all visitors. The hospital tabulation was present- ed by Mrs. Morrey, Superintendent, this being for 12 months, Jan, 1 to Dec. 31, 1946. Admissions 1040; Discharges, 994; Deaths, 36; Births, 212, X-ray, 352; Out patients, 235; Surgery 375; B.M.R. 18. Total Hospital Days, 9887. Every item showing an increase over the previous year. Besides Mrs. Morrey there is an Assistant Superintendent, Mrs. Jean Ellacott; 10 graduate nurses, 7 under-graduates, 1 practical nurse and 3 student ward-aids, also, a 'secre- tary-receptionist, Mrs. F. Pickell. Wingham has been authorized as one of four hospitals in Huron to allow nurses to train and receive their regis- (Continued on page four) The officers of Wingham Lodge, A, & A.M., No. 286, were installed at their regular meeting on Tuesday) ev- ening, They are as follows I.P.114.—/-1, A. Fuller Machan S.W.—W. A. Crawford J.W.—P. C. Stainton Chap.—A. Winuno Treas.—W. A, Galbraith Seey.—H. Sherbondy S.D.1L Carinichael I. C. Gammage 1.0.-- j„ Walpole S.S.—A, 13. Adams j.S.—D, Jeffs 041,—R. A. CatittS CEILIDH Meets The CEILIDH met at the home of Mrs. W. Stanley Hall, on Monday ev- ening, January 6th. Hospital dressings were made and during the lunch hour, the hostess was assisted by Mrs. D. Nasmith, Miss Y. McPherson and Miss K. Pringle, A. 3, Walker Commission Chairman The Inaugural Meeting of Wingham Utilities Commission was held on Fries day morning, January '3rd., with all members present. Commissioners Ken- nedy and Sturdy signed the declarat- ion of office and Commissioner A, J. Walker was appointed as Chairman of the Commission for 1947. Merchants Set Hours —Rent Foxton Barn The Wingham Merchants will close their stores at 0 o'clock Saturday nights, Afiting January, F6brtmary and March. This includes the grocery and shoe stores who previously announced they were closing at 6.80, The Wing- ham merchants have rented roxton's tarn and it will be open to the Public for the remainder of- the winter.