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was held on Thursday at the home of
Mrs. Ezra Welwood, pith the Presi-
dent, Mrs. Robt. Mowbray's in charge
of the meeting. Mrs, Albert McQuil-
lan read the scripture lesson and gave
the mediation talk. Mrs. Murray had
Charge of the topic, "This is Africa",
giving a talk on the land, its rivers,
peoples aj-i4' productiveness, Mrs. D,
Craig gave a talk on "The Early Life
of David Livingstone", and Mrs, John-
ston Conn led in the Glad Tiding Pra-
yer, IMrs, Mowbray closed the meet-
ing with proyer for the success of mis-
sionary endeavours.
The ladies of the Presbyterian church
met on Tuesday afternoon last week
at the manse, to organize a Woman's
Auxiliary, ith Mrs, Sutherland in
charge of the meeting, and Mrs, Geo.
Fisher as secretary, the following offi-
cers were duly elected: Pres., Mrs,
m o lrt , Teicie adse in
Sutherland; Vice-Pres., Mrs. Jas. Mc-
Ilrath; secretary, Mrs. George Fisher,
and treasurer, Mrs, Dawson Craig,
Lunch was served by the hostess and
a social half hour enjoyed by all.
Mr. Orton Grain had his tonsils re-
Wingham Hospital on Mon-
day
gular monthly meeting of the
W.M,S. was held on Wednesday last
at the home of Mrs. E, H. Groskorth,
with the -president, Mrs. Victor Emer-
son, in charge. Mrs, Clarence Mc-
Clenaghan read the scripture lesson,
and Mrs, Mac Ross led in the prayer
for the missionaries and their work.
Mrs. Lott had charge of the 3rd chap-
ter of the Study Book, "India in. its
Threshold", giving the story of the
housing and .conditions there, the work•
of the women, and the attitudes of the
people towards the missionary work.
Mrs. T. H. Moore gave a reading, and
Mrs. J. G. Gillespie was in charge of
the Temperance questionnaire. Ten la-
dies responded to the "Do You Know"
questions on India, and Mrs. Garnet'
Farrier closed the meeting with pray-
er. At the W. A. meeting that follow- .
ed the ladies decided to contribute $5
toward the China Relief Fund.
Mr. Bob Ross went through his op-
eration in 'Westminster Hospital last
week and has been progressing favour-
ably.
NICK LIONS CLUB
CARNIVAL WINNERS
The following are the whiners of the
Howick Lions Masquerade Carnival
held at Fordwich Arena, on Friday,
February 21st. The judges were Mar-
garet Brophy and Lillian Darling; the
Master of ceremonies, Ross Hamilton.
Any costume, girl 7 years an under,
Eliz. Patterson, Donna Hannah; boys,
7 years an under, Paul Schaefer, Paul
Hargrave, Davey Edgar; Fancy cost-
ume, girls 8 to 12, Shiela Denny, Fern
Cook, Margaret Heibein; Comic ,Cos-
tume, boys 8 to t2, Jimmie Patterson,
Ralph. Witmer, Boldie Holt; Fancy
Costume, open to all, girls, Marlene
Schaefer, Marie Close, Isabel McCann;
boys, Bruce McClement, Ivan Camp-
bell, Don Doig; Comic Costume, open
to all, girls, Phyllis Keith, Shirley 'Holt
Helen Strong; boys, Bob Strong, Au-
burn Noble, Jimmie Edwards.
Races: girls 12 and under, Marion Doig
Phyllis Keith; boys 12 and' under,
Ralph Witmer, Norman Anger; girls
over 12, Phyllis Gibson, Jeanne Gadke;
boys over 12, Harold Roberts, Don.
Wilson; Couple Rase, Betty Mattheys
and Don Wilson, Jeanne Gadke and H.
Roberts; Obstacle Race, Harold Ro-
berts, Max Hambly.
Youngest skater in costume, Davie
Edgar; Oldest skater in costume, Mrs.
A, Roberts; Longest jump on skates,
Ken Wilson, Max Hambly.
Character Costume, impersonation,
ladies, Mrs. Chas. Schaefer, Mrs. Glad
Edgar; gents, Scott Keith, Jack Fost-
er; National ,Costurhe, ladies, Marion
Doig, Shirley Ashton; gent, Davey Ed-
gar; Best Performing Clown, Bobbie
Strong; Queen of the Carnival, Eliza-
The
Wroxeter Community
Association
are sponsoring
A DANCE
in the TOWN HALL,
WROXETER
Tues,. Mar. 4
WILLBEES' Orchestra
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Rev. 0. J. Cotipland, Pastor
11 a.m.-'The Night of Betrayal'
7.30 p.m.-"Noah Saved From
Wrath".
Conte, Study, VI/Orship.
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and was taken to a doctor's office,
where he recovered sufficiently to be
taken back. Considerable damage was
done to the car, and by another cap,
which side-swiped into it later, taking
the other fender off,
Mrs. John Johnston has been very
ill at the home of her sister, Miss
Martha. Casemore of Wingham, during
the past week. Mr, Johnston was call-
ed there on Friday.
Among those who are in Toronto
this week attending the Convention of
the Association of Rural Municipalities
and Good Road Contention, are Reeve
Lester Falconer of Culross, Reeve J.
D, Beecroft and Mr. Russell Gaunt,
and Mr. George Tiffin,
Mr. Walter Elliott is spending a few
days in Toronto with his brother, Mr,
Mitchell Eliott.
Miss Ada Dow, teacher of S.' S. No.
3, in Colborne ownship, spent the
week-end in Wingham, where she was
storm-stayed at the home of Miss
Charlotte McBurney, •Miss May Mc-
Burney of Brussels, was also storm-
stayed there.
Word was received here on Monday,
of the death of Mrs. Thomas Kew of
Wingham, who passed away at the
home of her daughter, Mrs. I. B.
Whittaker, of Flesherton. Her hus-
band predeceased her some years ago.
Formerly Rachael Cottle, a daughter
of the late Mr, and Mrs. George Cottle
of Whitechurch, she was raised in this
community, going to Wingham after
her marriage, where she took an active
interest in the work of the United
Church, and her hot-house. Her home
was a beauty spot for flowers and sev-
eral times she won the Horticultural
Prize for the best-kept lawn and
flower gardens. They had one son,
Will, who passed away last year in
Christie. St. Hospital, and one daugh-
ter, Mrs. Whittaker (Edith), with
whom she has resided for the past
year. She also has one granddaughter,
and one sister, Mrs. Ed. Browning of
Toronto, also survives. Her funeral
was held (today), Wednesday, from
the United Church, Wingham, to
Wingham Cemetery. Her many friends
in this community extend sympathy to
the bereaved families. Mr. Harold
Spading of Wingham, is also a nep-
hew.
Born-In East Wawaaosh on Wed-
nesday, February 19th, to Mr. and Mrs.
Donald Martin, a son,
The World Day of Prayer, with the
Theme "Make Straight in the Desert
a Highway for our God", was held in
the United Church here on Friday af-
ternoon, with Mrs. Victor Emerson,
President of the W.M.S. in the Un-
ited Church in charge of the first part
of the meeting, while Mrs. Robert
Mowbray, President of the Presbyter-
ian W.M.S. led in the latter part of -the
program. Mrs. Dawson Craig and
Mrs. Jas. Mcllrath sang a duct, Ap-
proach My Soul, the Mercy-seat, and
later Mrs. Ezra Scholtz and Mrs. Gar-
net Farrier, sang God's Way is the
Best Way. Those who led in prayer
were Mrs. J. Tiffin, for the peacemak-
ers of the World, Mrs, AlcQuillan for
who are praying 'together, Mrs. Mac
Ross, that wrongs against humanity
might be righted, Mrs. Jas. McInnis,
that all men might return to worship
God, and Mrs. Lott, for those who suf-
fered that we might have peace. Rev.
W. A. Sutherland gave a short talk
on the efficiency of Prayer, and how
it has worked for the betterment of the
British people in times of National dis-
tress, and the wonder of the miracles
that prayer can do, Among others who
led in prayer were, Mrs. Sutherland,
Mrs. Jas. Wilson, Mrs. J. G. Gillespie,
Mrs, T. H. Moore and Mrs. Johnston
Conn. Mrs. Ezra Scholtz was a.pPoint-
ed Key woman for. two years.
Mr. and Mrs. Albert Coultes and
family were at Paisley last week at-
tending the funeral of Mrs. Coulte's
mother, Mrs. Thos. ,Kerry, who passed
away on 'Monday last after an illness
of over four years from a series of
strokes. Besides her sorrowing hus-
band she leaves two sons, Nelson of
Walkerton, and Melvin on the home
farm on the 12th Con, of Grant, near
Eden Grove, and also four daughters,
Miss Lela at home; Mrs. Coultes of
Whitechurch; Mrs, Lawson Marjury
(Daisy), of Paisley; Miss Marjorie of
Toronto, and four grandchildren. A
private service was 'held at the home
on Thursday at 2 p.m, with a service
afterwards at Eden Grove United
Church, with Rev, W. D. Clarke of
Cargill ip charge there and at Douglas
Hill Cemetery, The many friends of
the family in this district extend sym-
pathy to them in -their bereavement.
Mrs, Archie Aitcheson was to taken
to Wingham Hospital on Thursday last
and has since had two blood transfus-
ions, We hope to hear of an early re-
covery.
Church service was withdrawn in the
United Church here ,on Sunday on ac-
count of the condition of the roads,
Many were pleased to hear Rev, W, S.
Sutherland over CKNX on Sunday ev-
ening from the Wingham Presbyterian
Church.
Ouite a number from here motored
to Tecswater on Monday to attend the
funeral of the late Leslie Taylor.
Mr. Victor Casemore had a serious
break in the engine in his chopper here
one day last Week. When he had tried
many places for repairs he motored to
Toronto, Only to find they were hot
there either; and he was forced to tr0-
tor to 'Chicago for them, returning to
his home 'Sunday evening, •
Reeve teteroft attended' Cont.
mittce meetings Of 0%14 Council at
Gocierielt on Thursday and at Clinton
On Friday of last week,
The regular monthly Meeting of the
WAS, of the Presbyterian Church
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Mr. Angus Falconer was in a car
accident on Saturday on the Belgrave
road just South of the Bridges, when
he was coming to town with Mr.
Lloyd Montgomery. A truck driven
by the latter's nephew, Ronald Mont-
gomery, crashed head-on into the car,
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system in the Manse here during the
past week, piping the water in from
the well.
Mr. A. E. Purdon purchased a house
in Lucknow last week.
Miss Thelma Caldwell of Blyth, has
been teaching in Fordyce School, dur-
ing the past week, and will teach until
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"THE FRIENDLY STORE"
beth Patterson, Gibson of Wroxetcr, were appointed
Door Prizes: Joe Higgins, Emerson auditors.
Hargrave, Mrs. Will Campbell, The Company enjoyed a very pros-
perous year during 1946, having in-
creased the surplus by,over '$15,000,00.
The net insurance in force shows an
increase of $1,180,351,00, and 261' poli-
cies dyer and above 1945.
After the Annual Meeting the Board
of Directors mer to organize, Ewart
McKercher being chosen President and
Norman D. Harding, Vice-President,
for the corning year.
WICK MUTUAL FIRE
INSURANCE ANNUAL
the R. J, Rann property on Main St.
This property houses the Wroxeter
Telephone central.
Women's Institute
The March meeting of the Women's
Institute will be held on the afternoon
of the 6th, at the home of Mrs. J. H.
Wylie. Thought for the month, "He
who has books never lacks a friend."
Mrs, Anger will have charge of cur-
rent events, Roll call, name a County
of Huron Industry, Irish program.
Mrs, Gilbert Howes, Mrs. H. I, Durst
will have, charge of music period. The
hostess will be assisted by Mrs. W T,
Maclean, Mrs. A. Munro. bTomftiating
committee for 1947, also programme
committee will be appointett.
WROXETER
Purchased Building '
Mr, H, V. McKentiey has purchased
Wife. Preservers
BAPTIST CHURCH
MaCitshons
You've got to hand it to
Modern Shoe Repair
Machinery
It does the best possible job.
Surplus Increased By Over $15,000
In 1946 •
The 74th Annual 'Meeting of the
HOWICK FARMERS' MUTUAL
FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY was
held in the Township Hall, Gorrie, on
February 14th., 1947. The President,
Ewart Mekerther took the chair, and
briefly outlined the business for the
year 1946. He then requested the
meeting to appoint a chairman, Sohn
L. Maetwen of Turnberry Township
Was appointed to take the chair for the
remainder of the meeting. Mr. Mac-
Ewen Complimented the Board on the
successful year and after a few remarks
requested the nomination for Directors,
the retiring directors being W. R. Gra-,
ham and Ewart MeKercller. There
being to further nominations Messrs.
Graham and Matereher were elected
for the ensuing three yeara. Ewan
Whitfield of Gerrie, and Gordon A,
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