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EASIER BANFF
The Easter Thank-Offering Meeting
of the Women's Missionary Society of
St. Andrews' Presbyterian Church
was held in the Sunday School Room
of the Church, on Tuesday afternoon,
April 13th, at three o'clock. There
was an excellent attendance, and the
President opened the meeting with
prayer.
The Scripture reading and com-
ments, following the theme of Easter,
was read by Mrs. P, D. King.
Following the Secretary's report, the
general business of the meeting was
condetced.
The offering was received and the
Dedicatory Prayer given by Mrs. J.
W. McKibbon.
Following the singing of a hymn,
Mrs. McWhinney, of Dungannon, who
was guest speaker of the afternoon,
gave a splendid and inspiring address,
in keeping with the Easter Season.
The Treasurer's report was read and
adopted.
'After the closing hymn, Mrs. Scott
closed the meeting with prayer.
Following the meeting tea was ser-
ved and a social hour enjoyed,
TEEN TOWN DANCE
A "Sadie Hawkins" Dance held in
the Masonic Hall on April 16th, by
the members of Teen Town used "Get
Your Man" as the mottto for the even-
ing.
$4.00 was given in prizes, $2.00 to
the couple, $1.00 to the girl and $1.00
to the boy who went stag. The Teen-
sters wish to thank CKNX and
Johnny Brent for the music and pro-
gramme. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Howson
were among the senior guests,
On April 30th another dance is
planned with Raymond Merkley as
chairman. Watch your. billboard for
further notice.
DAYLIGHT SAVING
STARTS SUNDAY
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Daylight Saving Time will he ob-
served in Wingham commencing at 2
am, next Sunday, April 25th, and wilt
continue until 2 a.m. Sunday, Sept.
26th, In order to be at church on
time Sunday don't forget to advance
your clock one hour Saturday night
before retiring.
Sunday Dinner At
Brunswick Hotel
Served from 12 to 1.30 and 5 .to
6.30. Three choices of meat, one fowl.
Courteous service.
Greeting Cards of Character—The
Rust Craft kind at NICKibboits.
Engagement Announced
Mr. and Mrs. George Cruickstianks,
TOTAL NEARLY TWO
THOUSAND DOLLARS
The donations received to date for
the Lower Wingham Flood, Relief
now totals $1910.25,' and with receipts
from the concert and dance, the grand
total is $1990,00, The following is the
list of contributors continued from last
week.
Bert Williams, Walkerton, $2,00;
Alf. Lockridge, $10.00; tit/lathers Bev-
erages, $5,00; Gillies Haines, $2,00;
Don. Nesmith, $5,00; Royal T, Dance
Hall, Bob Hopper, $5.00; John eKlly,
$5,00; W, Brown, Blyth, $2.00; Paul-
ine Swanson, $1.00; Mrs. C. Lawrence,
Wroxeter, $2.00; Mr. and Mrs. W. J.
Brown, $2.00; Mrs. Harold Foxton,
$5.00;' Foster Moffatt, Teeswater, $5.;
Armitage Dry' Cleaners, $5.09; Mr.
and Mrs. James Stapleton, $2.00; Joe
Brophy, $2.00; Miss Margaret Brophy,
$2.00; Milton Weaver, Hanover, $2.00;
Mabel Duncan, Glenannan, $1.00; Mr.
and Mrs, T. C. Dencan, Glenannan,
$1,00; James Duncan, ,Glenannan, $1.;
Jimmie Wild, $2.00; H. E. Ratz Lum-
ber Co., Ltd., $25.00; Mr. and Mrs.
Rory McKay, Lower Wingham, $2.00;
Patricia Wild, $2.00; Miss Eva Bolt,
$1.00; W. J. Adam,s, $5.00; George
Carter, R. R. 5, Wingham, $2.00; H, C,
MacLean, $10.00; Donna and Violet
Gow, R. R. 2, Wingham, $5.00; Mr,
and Mrs. Athol Purdon, $10.00; Mr,
and Mrs. Thomas Henderson, $5,00;
Miss Mary Love, $5,00; Tom Cruick-
ehank, $2.00; Mr. and Mrs. Emerson
Schumacher, R. R. 2, Mildmay, $3,00;
Mrs. Harold Walker, $2.00; Dr. and
Mrs. Ross, $5.00; Mrs, VartVelsor
(Continued on page ten)
WINGHAM LODGE NO. 286
A.F. & A.M. G. R. C.
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Dance At Whitechurch
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To the musk of Garnet Farrier's
Orchestra in the Community Memorial
Hall, Whitechurch, Friday evening,
April 23rd. Lunch counter. Everybody
welcome, Admission Ladies 50 cents,
(huts 50 cents.
B.Y.W. STUDY
MIME MISSIONS
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'HURON OLD BOYS'
AWN OF TORONTO
Almost a hundred former residents
of Huron County and their friends
met Tuesday, April 13th, at the West
End Y.M.C.A. College and Dovercourt
St., Toronto, for the party of the
Huron Old Boys' Assoc. for 1948.
Many enjoyed bridge but the main
interest was in the euchre competi-
tion for the "McLaren Trophy". Mils
went to the lady and gentleman re-
ceiving the highest number of points
and was played for individually and
not as a team. The Trophy was -pre-
sented to Mr. Ray Carter formerly of
Clinton, and Mrs. Ray Carter, former-
ly of Goderich, by Mr. J. 0, Scott and
Mrs. M, Scatlett, the previous hold-
ere.
There were ten lucky prizes and
Mr. H. M. Jackscni madethe draw, the
winners being, Miss Dorothy Cornish
(Clinton), Mr. R. Brooks, (Wingharn),
Miss Agnes Walker, (Wingham), Mr.
D. Thompson (Goderich), Miss Marg
Steen (Toronto), Mts. Welch (Clin-
ton), Mr. Petet Gardner, (Walton),
Mt W. A. Campbell (Wingham),
Mrs. R. Brooks {Wingham), and Mr.
W. J. Jones (Seaforth).
If you Missed this party, make
point to attend the picnic, June 18th,
at High Park, and meet your Mends
from Huron County.
F B. Y. P. A.
The Young People's meeting was
taken by Miss Lois 13urchill, who op-
ened the meeting with the poem "Let
Down Your Nets". All joined in sing-
ing "Only Trust Him", after which
Mr. Bruce McLean led in prayer.
Mrs, Vralik Collar read the Scripture
taken from Psalm 139:1-12, 23, 24.
The reading entitled "The Morning
Comes" 'was read by Mr. Glen Shieff.
tie 'after which the hymn "When the
Roll is Called Irp Yonder" was sung.
The quiz taken by tole tturchill was
enjoyed by everyone.
Miss Laura Collar, an outgoing mis-
sionary to the Sudan Mission hi Afri-
ca, gave the topic "The History of the
Sudan". She told of the three men,
Mr. Walter Gowate, Mr. Bingham and
Mr, Kent, who sold nearly everything
they owned so that they might go to
Africa. Miss Collar also related the
story of the African chtistian who re-
eelved four hutuired stripes because he
Would not kiss the crucifix. After
singing "Shall we Gather At Me River"
Conpland clamed with prayer.
With Which is Amalgamated The Gorrie Vidette and Wroxeter News
WINGHAM, ONTARIO, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 21, 1948 Single Copies -- Five Cents Subscription, $2,00 a Year in Advance
$
The Wingham Town Council met in
special session Monday evening with
all members present. The main item
of business was the striking of the tax
rate for 1948. After serious consider-
ation of the estimated receipts and ex-
penditures it was decided to set the
regular rate at 46 mills, plus 5 mills
for flood damage.
The tender of,Gordon McGregor for
garbage collection at $2200. being the
only tender received, was accepted.
The following are the estimated re-
ceipts and expenditures:
Receipts
One Mill Subsidy
Weigh Scale Fees
Licenses
Interest Tax Arrears
Dog Tax
Rentals
Fire Truck Rentals
Cemetery Revenue
L.I. Sewer Rates rec, 828.00
Dust Layer recover.... 142,00
Deb. Debt recoverable:
Water W. Dept.- 4646.68
Hydro Dept. 8063.10
Ut. Corn., audit refunds •
Rec. Dir, ref. third of sal
Sale Steam to Armoury .......
Refund Streets 2 mills
Miscellaneous
Tax Rate 46 Mills
1400.00
125,00
600.00
150.00
275.00
200.00
CONCERT CAMPAIGN
IN FULL SWIM
First Conbert Booked
The Canadian Little Symphony
'Orchestra have definitely confirmed
their first engagement as October 20,
in Wingham. A condition of the coil-
tract is that ALL memberships for
next season MUST be sold by May
15th. The reason for, this is 'that the
Orchestra will not heal with any or-
ganization unless it is a going inneern
-and fully capable of carrying out a
concert season. Other treats are in
store if memberships are sold early.
More artists are available in the Spring
and booking dates are plentiful. In the
Fall this is not the case,
Elizabeth Guy a Winner
Those who' attended our last con-
vert series will be pleased to learn
that Elizabeth Benson Guy won first
place in "Singing Stars of Tomorrow".
Miss Guy appeared in Wingham along
with Andrew MacMillan in the first
concert of the season. Her singing here
revealed her outstanding ability. With-
-out a doubt a great future is in store
for Miss Guy. It is the intention of the
Wingham Concert Association to bring
first class talent to Wingham not only
for the pure enoyjment but to en-
courage young musicians in this dis-
trict.
A District Project
The concerts are made possible by
peOple who live outside of \Vingham
as well as residents of the 'Awn, Sev-
eral farmers and their families are
members. No concerts will take place
during the snow or flood season or at
any time that it is considered impos-
sible for our out-of-town friends to par
licipate. The stage is set and every-
thing is in readiness, so let those mem-
berships roll inf
WAND SUCCESS
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Objective Of $2,000 Exceeded With
Donations Totalling $2799.85
The committee takes this opportun-
ity to thank all those taking part in
this great humanitarian cause,
While the rural community was not
organized there were some donations
turned into the Banks. Whitechurch
however did a thorough job not only
of the village ,but also of the surround-
ing district. Many thanks to those
folks.
Following is a list by Wards and
committees of the money collected:
Wingham Ward 1-4325.00
Ward 2-4411.00
Ward 3—$632,00
Ward 4—$749.50
Ward 5—$ 80,50
Lower Wingham—$101.00
Whiteciliitch—$269.14
Bluevale—$ 91,75
Sundry—$139.46
$ 2799.85
BRINE CLUB
Ten tables were present on Thurs-
day evening at the weekly meeting of
the Wingham Bridge Club. The result
of the play was as follows:
North and South—tied for 1st and
2nd., Mrs. D. B. Porter and D. Cram-
ton, Miss Y. McPherson and Mrs.
Campbell; 3rd., Miss C. Isbister and
R. S. Hetherisgton; 4th, Mrs. A. R.
DuVal and A. French.
East & West—Mrs. J. A. Wilson
and V. Dittmer.... 2nd., Mrs. G. Mac-
Kay and W. H. French; 3rd,, J. A.
Wilson and J, Mason; 4th, Mrs. J. H.
Crawford, and A. R. DuVal.
RUMMAGE SALE
SATUR., MAY 8th
Here is the event for which every-
one is waiting; the Spring Rummage
Sale, sponsored by the Ladies' Auxil-
iary to Wingham Hospital in the Ar-
mouries on Saturday, May 8, Dona-
tions are needed: clothing, hats, shoes,
furniture, dishes, in fact, any thing can
be eold. When you are house cleaning
be sure and make up a box for the
rummage sale.
Dance at St. Augustine
In the Parish Hall on Tuesday, Ap-
ril 27th. Music by Farrier's Orchestra
Admission 50 cents. Lunch served,
Send Rust Craft Cards, the kind you
like to receive from MeKibbons,
Elected To O.B.A. Executive
At the annual meeting of the Ont-
ario Baseball Association at London,
on Saturday, Tory Gregg was elected
a member of the executive.
Legion Meets Next Tuesday
The monthly meeting of the Wing-
ham Branch of the Canadian Legion,'
111.E.S,L, will be held in the Legion
Home at 8 p.m., on Tuesday, April
27th, All members please plan to at-
tend.
Choral Concert May 5th
The Wingham Choral Society will
give its first annual Spring Concert in
the Wingham Town Hall on Wednes-
day, May 5th, at 8.15 p.m, Soloist
will be Randall Rawlyck, tenor of To-
ronto. Tickets 40c, reserved seats 50c.
The Board of Directors of the
Wingham Chamber of Commerce held
an interesting meeting in the Town
Council Chamber last Tuesday even-
ing. President W. T. Cruickshank
presided as the Board proceeded to
discuss plans for the immediate fut-
ure. Hugh Carmichael reported that
the membership drive was well ender
way with forty-four paid up members
and with good prospect of reaching
the objective of 100 members. He
stressed that rural members are es-
pecially welcome. The matter of by-
laws and a constitution was discussed
at some length with the result that a
committee was set up to deal further
with the matter. Chairman is R. S.
Hetherington with ja P. McKibbon
and Norman Welwood and Sam Bur-
ton as his committee. Elmer Wilkin-
son was then unanimously elected
Treasurer of the Wingham ,Chamber
of Commerce. Sam Burton had been
acting treasurer up to this time.
Several matters concerning the fut-
ure of the Town were discussed but
in each case it was considered advis-
able to wait until the present member-
ship drive was completed at whidh
timeCommittees could be set up to
deal with said matters.
Paint Up Clean Up Week
J. P. McKibbon pointed out the
value of having a paint up, .clean up
week and as a result the meeting de-
cided that the week of May 10th would
be set aside for that purpose. In con-
junction with this week a fire inspec-
tion was also recommended.
Rhys Pollock again brought up the
subject of a banquet for our farmer
friends in and around Wingham. Frank
Thompson thought it would be a good
way to get better acquainted with our
rural friends. Accordingly W. T.
Cruickshank and Rhys Pollock were
named as a committee to investigate
the matter,
The secretary was instructed to
write to the proper authorities regard-
ing aid in connection with the recent
flood damage. Other matters were left
in obeyance pending the appointment
of the appropriate committees to be
selected when the membership cam-
paign is completed,
Since the meeting was held the
membership has passed the 70 mark.
400.00
2000.00
970.00
'7709.78
60.00
900.00
425.00
2800.00
200.00
WINGHAM C. OF C.
DIRECTORS MEET
ONTARIO TO HOLD
JUNE ELECTION
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Surprise Announcement Sets Monday,
June 7th as Date
Ontario holds its third provincial
general election in six years on Mon-
day, June '7th. Premier Drew surpris-
ed the Ontario Legislature with the
announcement of the date on Friday,
a few minutes before the 1948 session
ended.
He called the vote on the issue of a
$600,000,000 development program for
the provincially owned Hydro-Electric
Power Commission, including the pro-
posal to end flickering lights in south-
western and central Ontario by con-
verting power frequency from 25 to'
60 cycles.
Farquhar Oliver, Ontario Liberal
leader, called the Progressive Conser-
vative Premier's outline of the issue,
"as excuse rather than a reason" be-
cause all members of the legislature
had supported the conversion legis-
lation, W. J, Grummett, C,C.F. leader,
welchmed the election and said his
party would contest all 90 constituen-
cies.
The Premier mentioned the: Liberal
and C.C.P. support of the conversion
bill in the legislature—it passed unan-
imously—but he added that C.C,F. and
Liberal spokesmen outside the House
had been critical.
"The possibility of carrying out this
huge undertaking depends directly up-
on the confidence of investors in the
continuity of the program for which
this financing must be done," he said,
"It is therefore essential that there be
undisturbed continuity of policy for at
least four years, within which the
major part of this financing will have
been completed."
TAX RATE SET AT
SPECIAL MEETING
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Regular Rate Set at 46 Mills, Plus 5
Mills for Flood Damage
...t.4411,••••
64400.00
$82614.78
Estimated Surplus 410,68
Flood Damage, 5 mills 7000,00
Expenditures
Charity and Grants:
Grants 1200.00
Hospitalization 200,00
Direct Relief 300.00 1°700.00
County Huron Rate ....... 8237.11
Deb. Debt 'charges 10582,92
Education:
Public School ....... 9500.00
High School 2709.07 12209.07
General Administration:
Auditor 250.00
Assessor 600.00
Discount on taxes, 800.00
Election exp. 100,00
Int, on loans .2000.00
Legal exp. 200.00
B Idg., Park Main- 3555.00
Post., Print., Stat.-1600,00
Sal., Allow., etc..- „ 8590.00
Sundry ........ 200.00
Conventions, etc, 300.00
Rec, Diretcor 2700.00 20895.00
Health and Sanitation:
Bd. of Health ..... 275,00
Garbage Col, -2200,00
Sanitary 500,00 2975,00
Sreets & Bridges ..... ....... 10720.00
Protect, Persons, Prop.:
Fire and Water.....,,,1550.00
Hydrant Relit.... 2200,00
Street Light, 3700.00
Cemetery exp. ....
Public Library Board
Insurance . ...
Taxes, res. for bad accounts
Exchange
Anstett Shed, balance
Tax Coll. charges
Miscellaneous .,...,.
Moving To Grand Bend
Mr. and Mrs. Marvin
have sold their residence on Frances
Street to Mr. and Mrs.leMalcolm Mc-
Gammon of Toronto,and are moving to
Grand Bend, where Mr. Smallman has
purchased a business.
DANCING Wingham Lodge No, 286 A.F, &
A.M., will hold their annual Ladies
night and At Home on Wednesday
evening, April 28th, at the ;Masonic
Hall. Members of other Masonic Lod-
ges are cordially invited.
Every Saturday night at the Royal
T. to the music of Ken Wilbee's or-
chestra, from 9 to 12. Moderate ad-
mission. Progressive Conservative Convention
The Huron-Bruce Progressive Con-
servative Association will hold its
nominating convention in the Wing-
ham Town Hall, at 8.30 p.m. on Thurs-
day, April 20th. Hon. George H.
Daucett, Minister of Highways, will
be the special speaker,
WOMEN'S INSTITUTE Mundy's Store Hours
During the summer months ils,fundys
Grocery will be open Saturdays from
8 a,m, until 10.30 p.m. D.S.T.
Boron Presbyterial at Seaforth
The Huron Presbyterial Woman's
Missionary Society of the United
Church will be held in Seaforth Unit-
ed Church, on Tuesday, April 27, at
9.30 a.m., D.S.T. Mrs. Roger Self,
Dominion President of the W. M. S.
of the United Church will speak at the
afternoon meeting.
Pay Parade Friday Night
The annual pay parade for the 09th
AiTank Battery and 21st. Regiment
RCA will be held at the Wingham.
Armouries at S o'clock on Friday
evening, April 23rd. In order to re-
ceive pay all members must be in at-
tendance.
D.D.G.M. Pays
OFFICIAL VISIT
Mrs. Mary Sivell, D.D,G.M., of Ar-
thur, paid her Official visit to Huron
Chapter, No. 89, O.E.S. on Tuesday
evening, April 13th, Mrs. Mildred
Dunlop, Worthy Matron, and Dr. J.
A. Fox, Worthy Patron, presided,
An interesting and instructive ad-
dress was given by Mrs. Sivell who
was presented with a gift by the Chap-
ter.
Refreshments were served at the
close of the meeting by Mrs. F. C.
Fuller and her committee.
Officers For Year Elected
The Women's Institute met on
Thursday, April 15th, in the Council
Chamber. The meeting opened in the
usual manner with the Ode and the
Lord's Prayer repeated in unison, The
President, Mrs. Win. Field, presided
over the meeting for the last time this
year. The Secretary, Mrs. R. A. Coutts
gave the treasurer's report, also the an-
nual report. She slated there was a
bank balance of $53.72 on hand at the
close of the year, Business and cm res-
pondence was dealt with, and the aud-
itor's report was given by Mrs. Wal-
pole. Reports 'of Standing Committees
were given: for Agriculture & Caned-
me Industries, Mrs. Walpole and Mrs.
Laidlaw; Home Economics, Mrs.'
Snell Historical Research, Mrs. Du-
Val; Social 'Welfare, Mrs. Hastie;
Publicity, Mrs. Laidlaw; Current Ev-
ents, Mts. Armitage and Visiting Com-
mittee report, Mrs. Hutchison. The
Roll Call was answered by paying of
fees.
A vote of thanks was tendered the
Advance-Times and Radio Station
CKNN for publicity and lthelitess
shown during the past year.
Mrs. W. J. Henderson acted as
Chairman for the tirminations for 1948,
49, the following were elected:
Hon, President,---Mrs, T. Bower
President--Mrs. J. Walpole
1st. Vice-Pres.—Mrs. Win. Field
2nd, Vice-Pres.—Mts. F. Fuller
Secretary—Mrs. Ford
Press Sec'aa—,ales. W. \V. Arm-
Strong.
Auditors---,Mrs. R. A. Coutts and
Mrs. J. H. Crautord.
Branch Directors—Mrs. N. Kent-
Mrs. R. Laidlaw.
District Director—Mrt, F. A, Parker
Conveners for Special Committees:
Social, Mrs. Hutchison, Mrs, 1.,rn-
eSt.
Propetry—Hostesses for month re-
sponsible.
Pianist--Mrs. M. Swanson.
Conveners of Standing Committeet:
Antic. and Can. Industries, Mrs. S.
Bateson; Home Economics, Mrs. E.
Snell; Social Welfasea Mrt. Mitchell;
Citienshilp, Mrs, W. 5, Henderson;
Historical Research, Mrs. T. Bower;
Curtent Events, Mrs. A, R, DINO.
Publicity, Mrs. 'C. Whitfield and
Mrs, W. Armstrong.
The May meeting will be it: charge
of the Executive.
An interesting and instructive film
WAS drown under the direction of Mr.
W. A: 'Galbraith, depicting colorful
scenery 'of Murray .PAY and the St,
Lawrence River and featuring the lat-
est faShions 'by truck Patrice.
At the ante of the meeting a dainty
lotieft was served by the hostesses tot
the month.
Dance at Royal T
Tuesday, April 27th. Eric Scott and
Iris orchestra, voaaia by Joan Peck-
ham. Dancing 9.80 to 1 o'clock. Ad-
mission 50c.
7450.00
4000.00
1400.00
1000.00 'Wittglzam wish to announce the en- 35.00 ' 25.00 gagement of their daughter, Margaret
Ellen, to Carson George Snowden, 750,00 25,00 only son of Mr. and Mrs. George
Snowden of Kincardine. 200.00
Prize Winners At Music Festival
The family of Mr. and Mrs. Cletus
Rettinger was well represented at the
Music Festival held at Bluevale last
week when William, Frances and Ar-
lene were among the prize withers.
William woe first prize for a solo, age
nine years and under; Frances, in the
eleven year group won second prize
in the solo class, and Arlene arid
Prances placed second with a duet.
This was a particularly fine showing in
view of the fact they only had one
practise. 'The first prize winners will
compete at Goderich on May 1.7th.
These children are pupils at the Junc-
tion School, Tureberry Twp.
WAIL HELD ANNUAL.
SPRING MEETING
Will Allifiate With the O.B.A. and
Adapt Their Rules
Two hundred enthusiastic sportsmen
Temperance Speaker Sunday
Rev. G. B. MacLennan, representing
the Ontario Temperance Federation,
will speak in the United Church on
Sunday morning,
Purchased Halliday Home eaaagn4
Mr. David Cathere of •Gorrie, has
purchased the. home of the late David
Halliday, on Minnie St. Mr. Gathers
has disposed of his farm and will move
to town in the near future.
Liberal Nominating Convention
The nominating convention and el-
ection of officers for the Huron-Bruce
Liberal Association will be held in
the Town Hall, Wingbate, at S ,o'elock
on Saturday evening, April 24th. Hon.
J. Farquhar Oliver will address the
meeting,
$82204.10
It is rather difficult to Compare the
rate this year with that of former years
owing to the new assessment act up
last year. The rate last year was 55
mills, arid after we checked over a
couple of assessments, it appears, that
if it were not for' the flood damage
tatted this spring necessitating an ad-
ditional 5 mitts to cover this cost little
difference ivottla- be noted itt the taxes
by the Average ratepaner,
COMEDY DRAMA TO
BE PRESENTED
from all parts of Western Ontario :on,
Nene lire on'Wednesday eNe 1,, 'or
,the annual spring meeting of the \Ves-
tern Ontario Athletic Association. Re-
viewing the past year's activities, the
W.O.A.A. has just completed one of
the best hockey seasons since inan
'
ger-
alien with teams in action from De-
cemb er i to April of this year. Presidaut
Tory Gregg, was in the chair for the
meeting and asked for continued co-
operation for the coming ball setazon.
Meeting here for the purpose of
drawing up plans for the summer
months, the W,O,A.A, will spoesor the
following ,baseball series; intetmedi Ito,
junior, juvenile, midget, bantam, pee
wee. The \V.O.A,A. will affiliate with
the O.B.A. for all baseball series, and
adopt their rules teeept foe one rider
whereby 12 miles by well travelled
highway be the distance a team may
draw a player. The deadline for entries
is May 1st. Playing certificates June
115th.
'The association will sponsor the
following series in softball, haunted-
kite, A, Ti C, over 1,000 population
under, 500-1000 population under 500,
junior, juvenile, midget, bantam, pee
wee. Ladies softball will also be feat-
ured'. The W.O.A.A, has applied for
an affiliation 'with and will
use their rules except for three, teal,
dente rale changed to May 1st, alit-
lance for imported Player, 12 miles;
Entry deadline, May 1st, playing ter.
with tilientee June 15th; birth certificate%
Paisley. Miter series, July 1st.
""Dark Was the Night", a 8 act
Comedy Drama will be 'presented in
Wroxeter Town Hall, Friday, April
23rd., at 8.30 p.m. by Whiteeltureh
omen's Institute, under the auspices
of the Women's 'Giuld of St. James
Anglican Church.
Newlyweds flOhalred
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On Thursday evening a large gath-
ering of friends and neighbours met in
the 1.0.0.F. Hall, Glands, to honour
and extend congratulations and best
wishes to Mr. And Mrs. William Albert
Colwell, (the former Noreen Baird of
Wingham), on the occasion of 'their
recent marriage.
A. A. Greer acted as chairman and
a splendid program was presented,
'consisting of instrumental music, bag-
pipes selections, highland dancing, ac-
cordion numbers, piano solo;, leading.%
vocal solos, and a number by some of
the school children. Mr, arid Mrs. Col-
well were asked to tome to the plat-
form when an address was read by
Mr James Gilchrist and the preaenta-
lion made 'of a studio couch and a large
china cabinet. Mr. 'Colwell replied fit-
tiegly on behalf of Mts. Colwell and
himself And everyone Joined in the
singing of "For they are Jolly Gond
Fellows." Lunch was served and a
social time enjoyed. A dance followed
music by the Porter Ortlicstra
APPRECIATION
A good attendance gathered at the
hone of Mrs. Geo. Scott for the April
meeting of the Young Women's Mis-
sion Circle, The president, Miss
Marjorie Falconer, opened the meet.
inn explaining the Milne Missiont.
The hymn "Send the Light" was
sting and ,frs. Wilmer Harcourt led iti
prayer. The president read a letter
whielt she had received from the
lame missionary hi Huntsville, Mr.
Jack Adams, describing his work there
and stating that he would be preterit
on April 25th to speak and slimy slid-
es of his work.
Mist Doris Clarke gave sonic inter-
esting news items =regarding the Shan-
tymett's Association, Following the
hymn "From Greenland's Icy
rains'', Mitt Vivian 'MacLean read an
article listing some essential tniSsion-
ary qualifications and summarizing
"The /deal Missicitary". Mrs „Glenn
Sehiefele arid Mrs. Merrill tanteleii
favoured with a lovely duet, "Brightly
Beams Our Father's Mercy."
A reading entitled "A Delightful
-Quiet lititir" telling of. the work of the
Gideon.% also testimonies frOtt people
who had read the Gideon Bibles, was
given by Miss Mildred /ones.
Miss Laura. Collar, the guest speaker
for the evening bated her tertiaries on
".borne Missions" and stressed that
daily prayer and Bible reading were lgratification at the excellent work
the "power home' for Christians, arid
Mat our mission Weide should 'begin in
tear own henries and spread out from
there.
Follovving a season of prayer, the
meeting' closed with the'hymn, "Throw
oat Me Life Line and'prayer by Mrs.
Conplaticl, A dainty lunch and thee of
fellowship was Much enjoyed.
March 30th, 1948
Wingham Utilities Commission
Winghatit, Ontario.
Dear Sitst
/t is a pleasure to acknowledge
your letter of appreciation to Western
Foundry Company Limited and staff
on behalf of Wingham Utilities Com-
mission.
In turn we 'wish to express our own
which was done by the Utilities Com-
mission and Staff themselves on this
tante project of re-eatabishing vital
services to this part of the town which
was so thoroughly isolated 'by the
flood waters of last week.
Yours very fatly,
Westero .Foundry' Company Limited
G. W., 'Tiffin, See"y,
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