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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1947-12-24, Page 1Single Copies---Five Cents bb rt With. Which is Amalgamated The Gorrie Vidette and Wroxeter News 11,11.11114110•1101.1.01.01MMEMPIPI., Stibscriptien, $0.00 a Year in Advance TO CORPORATION In Memory of the Late George A. Reid Recently the Town ,Council endeav- oured to secure a copy of the famous painting of the late George A. Reid, "The Burning of the Mortgage" to be hung in the town hall in memory of the famous painter, a native of the town. Unable to secure this," Mrs. Reid of London, kindly donated an original, "The Coming of the White Man". This beautiful picture was sent to Toronto. and suitably framed and is now on dis- play in the town hall, and the public is invited to drop in to see it. BOXING DAY PARTY Plans Are Complete For This Great Annual. Event Members of the Legion and Legion. Auxiliary will hold. their annual ing Day Party in, the armouries on Fri- day evening this. week. For the past couple of years this party. has'been a. feature with these organizations and plans for this year include some bingo,, motion `pictures of the Life of Princess Elizabeth, lunch,, Old and. new time dancing to CKNX Ranch Boys. Things begin to, happen at 8.30) o'clock, so all members of both organ- izations, their husbands, boy friends,. wives and girl friends are urged to, be present. on time.. ST. PAUL'S S. S. ANNUAL SUPPER The annual 'Sunday School suppdr and concert of St. Paul's Church, was held on Friday, Dec. 19th,. in the S. S. room. The supper commenced at six o'clock and was greatly enjoyed by a large number of children, as was the following program by the parents and friends of the children. The program opened with all sing- nig "Carol Sweetly Carol",followed the "Welcome" given by Patricia De- yell; the Beginners class presented a dialogue "Owning Hire; Miss Mary Lou Council's crass sang 1Christmas Cavalcade", followed by all joining in singing the hymn "Silent Night''; a dialogue by Miss Gloria Swanson's class; a story,. "The First Christmas. Tree" by Eleanor Brown; trio,'0 Lit- tle Town of Bethlehem" by Iris. New ell, Shirley Templeman and John Lan- caster; "What Does Christmas Mean" by the Beginners class; hymn "While Shepherds Watched"; ,"We Three D Kings" by Miss Jean eyell's class; solo, "All Through the Night" by Mary Louise Town; piano selection by Joan Armitage; hymn "Hark the Herald Angels"; solo, "White Christmas" by Pauline Swanson; "Christmas Tidings" by senior class; solo, "You Better Watch Out" by Barbara Templeman, After which Santa Claus arrived to dis- tribute the gifts and candy. This pro- ved to be the most important part of the evening. WOMEN'S INSTITUTE The local branch of the Women's Institute held its annual Christmas meeting in the council chaniber 'last Thursday. As is customary the entire program, in charge of Mrs. liateson and Mrs. Hammond, had a Christmas tone throughout. Two items of busi- ness were of public interest, one, a euchre to be held shortly and a collec- tion of food and clothing for Britain to be made at the January meeting. Several of those beautiful well known carols were sung by all present. On answering the roll call each member was asked to draw a. present out of a large stocking loaned from „anta for the occasion. Mrs. C. It Armitage drew the lucky special price because her eh* was the "dated" one. A delightful lunch topped off by a piece of wonderful Christmas cake was served by the hostesses. BAPTIST S. S. CHRISTMAS CONCERT CHRISTMAS DAY MUSIC ON CKNX BRIDGE CLUB Seven tables were .present at the weekly meeting of the Wingham Brid- ge Club on Friday evening. The re- sult of the play was as follows: North and South-1st. Mrs. A. R. DuVal and Don French; 2nd,, Mrs. F. A, Parker and J. A, Wilson; 3rd., D, Kennedy and J, H. Crawford. East and West—Mrs. H. C. Mac- Lean and J. Goodine; 2nd„ Mrs. G. Godkin and W. W. Armstrong; 3rd., R, S. Hetherington and 0. Haselgrove. The regular monthly meeting of the Goforth Evening Auxiliary was held on Tuesday, December 16th, at the home of Mrs. Jas. Carr. The meeting was opened with the singing of Hymn 168, after which the Scripture was read 'by Miss Myrtle Deans followed by a prayer by Mrs Jas. Carr. The getter al 'business part of the meeting was conducted and the Secre- tary's and Treasurer's reports were read and adopted. A very interesting Christtnas Story was read by Mrs, Hazel Bateman. The offering was received and the Offer- tory prayer given, by Miss Marjorie Gilmour. The report of time nominating com- mittee was read and Rev, A. Nimmo installed the following officers for the totting year: Hon, Pres., Mrs. K. Mae- Lean, Mrs. R. 1-1. Lloyd; President, Mrs. Carl Deana; 1st. Vice, Mrs. John Donaldson; 2nd. Vice-Pres., Mrs. Mur- ray Rae; Secretary, Mrs. john Creiek. shanks, Treasurer, Miss Marjorie Gil- mour; Pianist, Mrs. W. W. Gurney; Home Helper's Ste, Mrs. L, Phillips; Welcome and Welfare Cont., Mrs. M. Smallman, Mts. W. itkItibbort; Supply See., Mrs. Jas. Carr; Press Sec., Mrs. T. English; Glad Tidings Sec., Mrs. Percy Clark; Auditors, 'Mts. T. Eng- lish, Miss Dorothy Deans; Nominating committee, Mrs. John P. McKibbon, Mrs, W. W. Gurney, Mrs, D. Murray. The meeting was closed with sing- ing of hymn 172, and the closing pray- er by Rev. A. Nirnnto. The hostesses were Mrs, David Itur., ray, Mrs. T. English, Miss Trlma Har- ,Mrs, K Picket and Miss Mar- jorie Gilmour. A very successful Christmas concert was held last week with a splendid at. teitdame. The programme was under the leadership of Miss Marjorie Fat- tener with the Beginners, Primary and Intermediate Classes participating. The programme opened with all join. leg in the singing of "Jesus Wants Me for a Sunbeam." Rev, Coupland led in prayer, The programme consisted of recitations by Mary E. Pocock, Billy Hotchkiss and Wilfred. Pocock; Pan- toinine by Mary Stapleton, Miss Fat- toner singing "Star of the East". Star Drill with 10 girls, The Scripture les- see was read by Mary Hotelikiss read- ing Luke 2:1=12. "The Vutnre Church' Was DVCStrita by the beginners. A trio, consisting of Mary Stapleton, Alice Hayden and Marjory Scott was "Tell me the Story of Jesus", a duet "While Shepherds Watch" was sung by illable Gionsiter aed Joan Seddon, and trio by Mate Hotchkiss, Mable Glousher and Joan Seddon entitled "Silent Night". A doll drill was much enjoyed by the intermediate primary girl's, also Christmas recitation by the Beginners. The Sr. Intermediate classes concluded the prograrntne whit a Christmas scene. The Sept, Mn Falconer, announced Santa Clans had arrived and the young and old enjoyed a half hour of tun, can- dies and "gifts. The meeting dosed vvith prayer by Mr. Falconer. BRUNSWICK HOTEL CHANGES OWNERSHIP Mr. N. ,j, Whitney Grose of Oshawa, Took Possession This Week An important business transaction was completed this week when the Brunswick Hotel was sold to Mr. N, .J. Whitney Grose of Oshawa. Fourteen .years ago this hotel was taken over by Mr. Matt Bell and under his manage- ',merit many alterations and improve- meets were made and business increas- ed until Way it is considered one of The best hotels in Western Ontario, Mrs. Bell, who had charge of the din- ing room provided the finest of "meals and in no small way contributed to the success achieved, Mr. Andrew Bell has carried on in the tradition of his par- ents for the past two years. Mr. Grose arrived on Tuesday. We welcome Mr. and Mrs. GrOse to town. • °Utilities Office Closed The office of the Utilities Commis- sion will be closed from December 25th 1947, to January 2nd, 1948, for the pur- pose of taking inventory. Wingham Utilities Commission. An Egg Within An Egg A real egg oddity was brought to our office last week by Mrs, Fred Tuck of Glenannan. It was an egg within an egg. The outer shell had been broken showing that it contain- ed the white and yolk, and inside was another complete egg. The outer egg was of the Jumbo size while the inner would be of Grade A size. 1110AA UNPINS ARRANGED FRIDAY Some 150 sportsmen attended. the Western Ontario Athletic Association .group meeting held here on Friday ev- ening to draw up hockey groupings and discuss plans for the winter season. The W.O.A.A. will operate 81 teams this season, consisting of 38 Intermed- iate entries, 17 Juvenile, 13 Midget and 5 Pee Wee. "Tory" Gregg, the presi- dent, had charge of the meeting, The following are the_various group- ing, with an A and B rating in the In- termediate series. Intermediate Series Group 1—Centralia A, Exeter A; B rating: Dashwood, Hensall, Grand Bend, *Lucan, Zurich; convenor, Ben- son Tuckey, Exeter. Group 2—Milverton A, Wellesley A; B rating: Topping, Monktort, Drayton, Bert Andrews, Drayton, convenor. Group 3r-Walton, Brussels, Londes- .boro Trowbridge, Atwood; Geo. Cow- ,an, i.ondesboro, convenor. Group 4—Mildmay, Ayton, Moltke, Fordwich, !Gerrie; Wesley Johnson of Idildmay, convenor. Group 6—Southampton A, Port El- gin A, Chesley A, Wingham A, Hain tsiston A; B rating: Lucknow, Allen- ford, Elmwood, Paisley; George Grant, Paisley, convenor. Group 6—Point Edward, Alvinston, Forest, 'Tedford, Parkhill, Ailsa Craig .and Ilderton. Juvenile Series Group 1—Kincardine, Port Elgin, .Southattipton, Wingham. John .Mitch- ▪ ocrivenor, Group 2--Hanover, Durham, Walk- erton; Donald Harriston, convenor. Group 8.-..Listowel, Harrieton, Pal- merston; Cully Rocker, Listowel, con- venor. Group ;—Clinton, Goderith, Bruss- -els, Luc-know; Wilfred Willis, Brussels convenor, Group 5—Wellestey, Rostock, Dray, -tort; Robert Warne, Wellesley, eotivem. .or, Midget Series Group 1—Paisley, Kincardine ' Port Elgin, Southampton, Chesley; Prank Pickford, Paisley, convenor. Group 2—Clinton, Wingham, Goder- ich, Londesboro; "Nep" Whtestone, Gatletich, convenor. Group 3—tmildmay, Howick Lions, Palmerston; Spike Nichol, Palmerston, convenot. Group 4—Listowel teceived a bye. LARGE CROWDS AT 11.S:IIIMMENCEMENT The Program Was Ivkit Better Than Previous' Years: The annual Ceirfnat' neelnetit. Exer- eises presented by the students of the Wingham High School were held on Wednesday and Thursday evenings of last week in the town hall, and capac- ity crowds were present both evenings. On Thursday evening many were for- ced to stand, This year's program stir- passed all previous years and was en- joyed by all, , The chairman, •Capt, W. J. Adams, after his address, presented the diplo- mas to the graduating class. Mr. A, D. MacWilliam presented scholarships to the following-students: Dawna Y. Walker, first Carter Schol- arship for Huron County; Leslie Mae Wall, Dominion-Provincial Scholarship Grade XIII; William Johnston!_ John Cornyn Currie Schdlarship for Profic- iency, value $50; George Underwood, Huron Cciunty Scholarship to Ontario Agricultural College, Federation of Ag- riculture Scholarship to Ontario Agri- cultural College; John Armitage, Dor- een Currie, Barbara Foxtoti, James Hall, Leslie Mae Wall, Marian I. White Memorial Scholarship in French; El- eanor Wightman, High School Ent- rance at Wingham, donated by Laidlaw Fur Farm; Marion Irwin, highest rank- ing in Proficiency in W.H.S., 1946-47, donated by Lions Club. (Continued on page seven) Dance At Royal T Saturday Night To the music of Wilbee's Orchestra. Moderate admission. Dancing, 9 to 12. Mercury Drops Below Zero The coldest night so far this season was recorded on Friday night when the temperature dropped to an unoffic- ial 14 below. By 8 o'clock Saturday morning it had only risen to 4 below. Stores Open Wednesday Afternoon, December 31st. At a meeting of the Retail Merchants Association on Tuesday morning, it was decided that the half holiday next week would not be observed. The stor- eanin nWinghani, will remain open on Wednesday, December 31st„ until 6 p. m. Juvenile Hockey Game New Year's Night The first hockey game of the seas- on will be held in the Wingham Arena on New Year's Night, January 1st, when the Stainton Spitfires play hosts to the Southampton Juveniles. Puck faced at 8 p.m. Admission, adults 35c, children 20e. Hospital Auxiliary ,To Meet The regular meeting of the Ladies Auxiliary to Wingham General Hospi- tal will be held in the ,Council Cham- ber, on Monday rfternoon, January 5th, at 2,30 p.m. Following this meeting, and at three o'clock the annual meet- ing and election of officers will be held, Reports of the year's work will be presented. All women interested in the hospital, are invited to attend. Dance at St. Helens On Monday evening-, December, 29th, under the auspices of the Wonte't In- stitute. Dancing front 9 O'clock to the music of Farrier's orchestra, Admis- sion 50e. S. PAUL'S EVEN1Nli tall The Evening Guild of St. Paul's Anglican 'Church held their regular meeting on Tuesday evening, Dec. 16, at the home of Mrs. Miller Davis. The President, Mrs. D. B. Porter opened with Scripture reading and prayers and conducted the business of the meeting, The conveners of the sewing com mittee and the social committee pre- sented their reports of the year's work; arid the Secretary repotted a good average attendance for the past year. The festival cards were handed in and a donation made to the Organ. Restor- ation Fund of St. Paul's, The following officers were elected for 1948:—Hon. Pres., Mrs. E. 0. Lan. caster; PreS., Mrs. D. 11, Porter; 1st.. Vice, Miss Mice Reading; .2nd, Vice, Its. Wilfred Henry; Sec., Miss Mary Johnston; Treas., Miss Edna Mitchell; Convener of Sewing Com.; Mrs, Jack Templeman; Convener of Sotial Coin., Mrs. R. E. Armitage. A social the followed with refresh- Ments served •by the hostess, Mrs. Henry and Mary Johnston, The January meeting will be held on the regular date r 3rd, Tuesday of the month at the home of Miss Mary joint- Atm. MORE NEEDED TO REACH HUNDRED D. H. Mundy 95th Life Member In Hospital Association One year ago this community was in the midst . of a cartmaign to build a strong Hospital Association the im- mediate objective of which was to raise funds to pay off the balance of $18,- 000,00 owing on our fine new hospital. This has been accomplished. The long term objective is at least one hundred life members, and a minimum of one member per family in the Hospital ser- vice area. Its avowed purpose is to promote the best interests of our hos- pital among the people it serves and to strive for continual improvement in plant, equipment and services. It is agreed that constant effort is re- quired to the end that our hospital may enjoy ',without cessation the po- sition of leadership' it now holds. It is a matter of great satisfaction to the hospital board that the first ob- jective, the paying Off of the $18,000.00 new building debtn has been success- fully passed. The second objective, at least one hundred life members in the hospital association is very close to being attained. It is always a matter of great encouragement to the commit- tee in charge and to the hospital board when a former Winghamite with many interests elsewhere sets an example in unselfish giving by helping our cause. This week the gratitude of the com- munity goes to Mr, Harcourt Mundy, who though a director of Fry & Black- ball Ltd. here and Western Ontario representative of this company, has been resident in Lohdon for many years, ThesTreasurer of the building fund has received Mr. Mundy's cheque for a life membership. Now only five more are needed to reach, the second objective, at least 100 life members, Since subscriptions for memberships in the Hospital Association are deduc- tible for income tax purposes it is hoped that several who would other- wise pay extra tax will take Life Mem- berships and thus serve two purposes, With your help we can reach our second objective before 1,947 ends. There must be., many who intend more help to theIttspitel Campaign— do it now! Send' your cheque for a Life Membership today. You will he surprised how ranch happier your Christmas season will be, If a Life Membership at $100.00 is more titan you can handle just now you may arrange with the Treasurer to pay part this year and part next. If a les- ser amount is the best you can do, $50. will buy a 12 year membership, $25. a 6 year membership or $5 a one year membership. You may send your cheque to Mr. W. IL French, Treas. urcr, Wingliant General Hospital Building Fund, Wingltant, Ont., or if more convenient, pay to your local batik Unfinished Business The Hospital Board deserves unre- served help front this whole community so that it may proceed with its plans to establish a Nurses Residence and Training Ssitool which will automati- cally release twelve beds for convales- cents. If you live within a twelve to fifteen mile radius of Wingham and consider The Wingirate. 'General Hos- pital as your hospital in case of need then at least one member in your fam- ily should be a member of the Hos- pital Association. In a district which prides itself itt the high quality of cit- izenship prevailing among its people surely none who are able to pull their weight will hang but; to increase the burden of others, many of whom al- ready have clone more titan their share At least one Hospital Association member per family! Is there a mem- ber in your family? If not start the new year right by pulling your weight in support of Winghatns greatest pub, lic spirited endeavor—a grand hospital —an adequate Nurses' Residence and Training School—suitable provision For convalescents, CHRISTMAS SERVICES AT UNITED CHUM Lighted Christmas trees, flowers and white tapers made a fitting setting for the Christmas services in Wingham. United Church on Sunday. In the Meriting the Sunday School Choir'pre- tented a Christmas cantata, consisting of choruses and familiar Christmas hymns, which had been adapted to the music of classical composers. Wendell Alton read the lesson and June Moffat swig- Schnherts Serenade, The eat. tats was repeated at the Sunday School when many people took the opportun- ity of hearing it for the second time. The evening 'service was also cite of singing carols and Christmas hymns. SPORT .FESTIVAL . fiETS GOOD START. Concert Well Received Sunday Evening ••••••••.•••••••••• Last Sunday evening a large enthus- iastic audience enjoyed a programme of Christmas music in the Town Hall, FaVoui.te Carols held the spotlight and the concert was presented in an infor- mal manner, The Hall was transform- ed by candle-light as candles glowed on the fireplace and on all the window sills, Artists were as follows: Mr. Wil- 'Liam Conroe,, Miss Lois Whitney, Mr. Jim Berliner, Mr. Fred Russell, Mrs. G. W. Tiffin, Mrs. L. Hiseler, Miss. Vivian Ernest, Mr; Cliff Heifer, Mr. Norman Keating, Mr. John McKibbon, Mr. Sam Burton and Mr. Jim Hall who, was accompanist as well as soloist. A 'silver collection was received amount- ing to, $45.60: which will be a big helte toward financing the WINTER' SPORT FESTIVAL, Winter Sport Festival Programme:. January 2nd.. at 8 p.m. at the Arena. An old-time dress-up skating party,. Yes.1 this is for grown-ups too! In fact,. !if you stay away it will definitely let the kids down. So dig out the skates, dress up, and. join junior at time Arena. 'for a big night of fun! Come and watch, if you. don't skate. The whole programme: (adults are. included): 'Saturday, Dec. 27th, 11,00.. a.m., Town Hall, The Story Hour; at. 8.00 pm., Town Hall, Teen Dance. Monday, Dec. 29th, 2.30 p,m., Ball Park, Skating; 7.30 p.m., Sleigh Ride,. meet at Town Hall. Tuesday, Dec. 30th, 10.30 am., Ball, Park, Skating for Tots, teach your tot to skate!; 230 p.m., Ball Park, Skating, races. Don't forget the Eastern Star Dance at the Armouries, Wednesday, Dec. 31st., 1.30 p.m.,, Town Hall, Game Room Open; 9.00 p.m., Masquerade Teen Dance. Thursday, January 1st., 2.30 pan., Ski Meet, Isard's Hill; 8.00 p.m.,, Ball Park, Skating. Friday, January 2nd., 10,30 arm, Ball Park, Skating for Tots; 2.30. pint„ Ski Outing for those over 12 years; 2.30 pan., Ball Park, Broom Ball and Skating for those 12 and under; 8.00 p.m. `Arena, Masquerade Skating Party. Saturday, January 3rd., 11.00) &In., Town Hall, Story Hour. Brother Dies Suddenly Mrs. J. A. Haugh, Diagonal*Road, received word of the death of her bro- ther, Alfred Haslam, of Devil's. Lake, North Dakota. Allred was born and raised on the fourth line of Morris. He died suddenly of a heart attack. Diary and Scrap Book Returned When being evacuated as a prisoner of war in East Prussia 'before the Russian advance, Norm, Welwoocl left behind his diary and scrap book which he prized very highly. Last week Mrs. Welwood received through the mails this book, it had been sent by a Scot- tish soldier who had picked it up, Curlers at London Bonspiel Three rinks were entered from the Wingliam club at the London Curling. Bottspiel last week. They were: R. R. Hoban, W, W, Gurney, J. P. McIGh- bon and J. Ir. Murray, skip; Dr. G. W. Howson, H. Carmichael, 3. H. Craw- ford and 0. Haselgrove, skip; Wm. Elliott, Ivan Haskins, Geo. Inglis and C. H. Renwick, skip. The latter while entered front Wingham was a Belmore rink, Come - Holiday Dancing In the Community Memorial Whitechurch, on Tuesday, Dee, 30th. Dancing 10 to 1.80 to the music of Garnet Farrier's 5• mice Orchestra. Lunch counter. Gents 50e, Ladies 25e. A Rentuelcy judge met mitt old Negro mammy of his acquaintance. "Good 'meriting, Aunt Jentima," he said, pleasantly, "Where are you go- ing?" "Laws, .'edge", wag her reply, "'I'se been witalt I'sc gain"? ST. ANDREW S HEW XMAS CHORAL SERVICE BRUSSELS MAN RAN WILD EARLY. SUNDAY Doing, considerable 'Damage Before, Taken Into Police Custody Between 2 and 3 o'clock on Sunday' morning the residents of the west end of, Patrick street were awakened to, the sound, of breaking glass, A young man from. Brussels apparently had tak- en something stronger than giggle juice and. on trying to enter E, S. Cope- land's parked automobile *smashed all the door handles and shattered both sections, of the windshield. On getting in, he damaged the steering wheel,, broke off the gear shift lever and the door of the glove compartment, caus- ing damage estimated at $200.00. From, there he crossed the street tO Harry Spey's car, and after smashing the windshield and rear vision mirror took a, shovel and broke several wind- ows on Mr. ,Spry's porch. Damage there was estimated at $150,00, The neighbours seeing him go to- ward' C. W. Lloyd's residence tele- phoned and' Mrs. Lloyd was jest an- swering the phone when he entered the kitchen. The two Copeland stalwarts, E'rmin and his' son, George, quickly arrived' on the scene and kept him sub- dued' until Police Chief T. W. Platt arrived' and took him into custody. He appeared before Magistrate Mor- ley on Monday afternoon, and after pleading guilty to a charge of malic- ious damage and promising to make restitution he was remanded on bail of $1,000 until January 5th. Garbage Collection Will Be One Day Late. The collection of garbage will be de- layed one day after Wednesday, this week and next, due to Christmas and New Year's Holidays. Gordon McGregor. Presentation to Miss Williamson At the close of the evening service at St. Andrew's Presbyterian .Church on Sunday, Miss Marion Williamson, missionary on furlough from India, was presented with a very substantial che- que from the nnembers of the church. Miss Williamson leaves the first of the year to resume her work in Central EVENING AUXILIARY CHRISTMAS MEETINII The Christmas meeting of the Even- ing Auxiliary of the United Church was held at the home of Mrs. W. W. Currie, on Tuesday evening, December 16th. A beautiful worship service of Bible reading, carol singing, Christmas stor- ies and candle lighting, signifying Good will and Friendship, was con- ducted by Mrs. W. A. Galbraith and opened with hymn "0 Little Town of Bethlehem," The Christmas Story from St. Mat- thew was read by Mrs. E. Webster, a passage front St. Mark by Mrs. S. Beattie, from St. Luke by Mrs, Tiffin and from St. John by Mrs. G. Hamilton, at the conclusion of each reading a verse of "Silent Night" was mg. A story entitled, The Star in a Chin- ere City was read by Miss Yvonne lePherson. This was followed by a solo by Mrs. N. Keating, the carol, "Gentle Mary laid her Child". Those taking part in the Candle., lighting service were Mrs. J, Reavie, Mrs. E. Wilkinson, Mrs. H. Spry, Mrs, G. Howson and Miss J. Murray. Another Christmas Story, entitled "Father Christmas Tree" was read by Mrs. C. Lloyd after which the presi. dent, Mrs. A. W. Irwin took the their for the business. Minutes and treasure ac's report were read and Holiday Bells banded in. A report of the Sectional meeting -held in Bluevale was given by ,Mrs. W. Tiffin, Mrs. C. Lloyd and Mrs. R. Hohden. The report of the nominating coin., mittee was read by Mrs. Norman Neat. big and the following officers elected. Immediate past vesident, Mars. A. W. Irwin; 1st, Vice, Miss Minnie Bather. 2nd Vice, Mrs. Harold Wild, 3rd, Vice, Mrs. W. W. Currie; Recording secretary, Mrs. Ross Orvis; Corms.. ponding Secretary, Mrs. Alton Adams, Treasurer, Miss Katharine MacGregor; Christian Stewardship, ,Miss Janet Murray; Missionary Monthly, Mist Marion Simpson; Stranger's Secretar ies, Mrs; B. Wilkinson, Mrs. Lloyd; Temperance Secretary, Miss Phyllis Johns; Pianist, Mrs. W. A. 'Galbraith; Assistant Pianist, Mts. Sheri; Press Secretary, Mrs. George Howsoril Sup., ply Secretaries, Miss Cora Gannett. Miss T. Murray, Miss 131anth Bennett; Social Convener, Mrs, B., Stutkey, the close of the meeting, refreShreente were served by time hostess and corn" Mittee, Dance At Gilmour's School 11••••••••••••.1•16 On Friday night, December 26th, and Friday night, January 21td., wea- ther and roads permitting, Tiffin's Or- chestra. Fred Deacon, floor manager. Lunch served, usual admission, fi0FORTII EVENING AUXILIARY ANNUAL Did you enjoy the recent Community Concert Association recital by Andrew MacMillan and Elizabeth Guy? There'll be two Christmas Day radio presenta- tions of this kind of music. One, Christmas morning at 11.45, will pre- sent a concert orchestra in an abridged version of Schubert's Unfinished Sym- phony, first movement, and Anna Fi- era, soprano singing an aria from "Life for the Czar" by Glinka. A 'Christmas Musicale' at 3,00 p.m. will again bring songs by Anna- Fiore, as well as tenor Santos DiPrimio. You'll hear: Orchestra: Chinese Dance ( Nutcracker ,Suite) Tschaikowsky; Soprano: Voi lo Sapete (Cavalleria Rusticana) Mancagni; Tenor: Questa O Quella (Rigoletto) Verdi; Orches- tra: Trepak (Nutcracker Suite) Tschai- kowsky; Tenor: Vesti ft La Giubba (Pagliacci) Leoncavallo; Soprano: Ital- ian Song Porgolizi; Orchestra: Pas- toral, Lodven; Tenor ;Martha, Flotow; Soprano and tenor: Parigi 0 Cam (La Traviata) Verdi; Orchestra: Apprehen- sion, Xaaba. A complete schedule of Christmas Day programs from CKNX appears on page four. WINGHAM, ONTARIO, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 24, 1941 I PAINTINO DONATED ONLY FIVE MEMBERS ILERON IS HOLDING. Bataan Series Group 1—Mildmay, Brussels, Palm- erston, Walkerton; 'Grey' Semple, Mild may, convenor. Group Winghani, Luck- • now, Galeria; 'Vic' Loughleatt, Wing- ham, tonvenor. Pee Wee Series Group 1.--Solithamptort and Paisley; • Prank Pitkard, Paisley, convenor: Group 2--Godericli, 12yingl,arrt, Luck now Pelt McCoy, Lucknow, Convenor. The W.O.A.A. set the deadline tor signing players as janauti 15. Group winners must be declared by February 15 in the Intermediate series, with • Group 6 using neutral referees, The Minot series deadline for group wire. tiers was set tot Febrtrary itt. A Christmas Choral and candlelight-, ing service was held in St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church on Sundayeven- big at which -many old and beautiful carols were sung. Rev. A. Ninuno told the "Christmas Story" and the choir presented special numbers includ - ing a ladies trio "The Night Came On" tomposed by H. V. Pytn, and sting by Mrs. H. L, Sherbendy, Mrs. H. Ait. chison and Miss F. Wilson, The choir "Behold I bring Volt Good Tidnigs", the solo taken by Geo. Henderson, tee. or. Sole, "0 Holy Night" by Miss Lois Whitney; male quartette 'The 'Beautiful Hills of Judea", Cliff Hefter Geo. Henderson, Hammond and Horace Aitchiton,