HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1948-11-17, Page 1Tea, Baking Sale and Bazaar
A Tea, Sale of Homemade Baking
and Bazaar will be held in the Salva-
tion Army Hall, on Saturday, Nov. 20
l at 2.30. Everybody welcome.
Fresh Sweetpeas In November
Beautiful large fresh blooms of
sweet peas cut from the garden of
Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Mundy were
brought into , our office on Tuesday.
Mrs. Mundy told us while the stalks
appear dead the ends seem quite green
and have been blooming all month.
Won Eight Ribbons
Mr. A. R. DuVal, exhibited ten of
his mink at the Waterloo Fur Breed-
ers Association. Live Mink Show held
at Bridgeport last week. Out of his
ten entries he won eight ribbons, 3
firsts, 2 seconds, 1 third, 1 fourth and
1 seventh.
DIM
The 'November meeting of the
Young Women's Mission Circle was
held at the home of Miss Helen
Louise Pocock, on Thursday evening.
To open the meeting all joined in
singing "Brightly Beams Our Father's
Mercy" and Miss Mildred Jones led in
prayer, Miss Lois vBurchill read the
scripture portion taken from St. Luke,
chapter 1, 68-19.
Following a Missionary Quizz con-
ducted by Mrs. Bruce MacLean, the
hymn "Speed Away" was sung, Mrs.
Merrill Cantelon gave a very interest-
ing and helpful devotional talk basing
her remarks on "How God Guides
People Today" and Mrs. Obupland
and Miss Jessie Scott conducted a
season of prayer.
Mrs. Glenn Schiefcle amid Miss
Ruth Cantelon favoured with a lovely
duet, "If Jesus goes with me."
Some facts regarding the basis and
beliefs and plans for advance of time
Ceylon and India General Mission
were read by Miss Mildred Jones;
Mrs. Wilmer Harcourt read the
"Challenge of New India", and Miss
Helen Louise Pocock read "A Short
Trip a Long Time", which told of the
travelling difficulties which Mission-
aries have to endure in India,
Mrs, Frank Collar and Mrs, Wilmer
Harcourt 'read a portion front time
new Study Book, "Adrift,'
The meeting closed with the sing-
ing of the hymn, "Will Your Anchor
Hold" and prayer by Mrs. Glenn
Schiefek. A dainty lunch was served.
Residents of town were shocked
.and grieved • to learn of the tragic
death on Sunday morning of Jack
Sutherland Hare of Toronto, formerly
of Wingham, and only son of Mrs., S.
Bare of town,
Death was caused by accidental
shooting, while on a hunting trip on
Manitoulin Island:
Jack who was in his - 28th year was
born in Forest, Ontario, moving to
Wingham in early, childhood where he
-attended Public and High School,
He was a member of St. Andrew's
Presbyterian Church and at one time
.a member of the local band.
During the war years he was with
the R.C.A.F. stationed in Goose Bay,
Labrador. Before joining the Provin-
-cial Police Force where he was a con-
stable 'radio dispatcher, he was con-
nected with a bakery firm in Kit-
chener. '
In Toronto, in April, 1947, he was
married to the former Mary Ray
Trudigian who survives.
Besides his parents, he
sister, (Elizabeth), Mrs.
Wallar of Kitchener.
Funeral services were held on
'Tuesday evening in Donlands United
Church, Toronto, with Rev. I. _G. Per-
kins officiating and from Currie's
Funeral Home at 2 p,m., on Wed-
nesday, ((today). Services will be held
-with interment in Wingham cemetery.
Rev. A. Nimmo will officiate.
ST. PAUL'S LAYMEN
CONDUCT SERVICE
Sunday morning was the monthly
Laymen's service at St. Paul's Ang-
lican church.
The office was taken by Mr. Chas.
Rbberts assisted by Mr. Bert Mitchell.
Lessons were read by Mr. Herb Fuller
and John Lancaster.'
Rev. E. 0. Lancaster, rector of the
parish, preached a thought provoking
sermon on the subject, "Education
and the Empire."
During the receiving of the offer-•
ing,the men's choir sang "Unto ,the
Hills." Mr, Roy Muncly was organist
for the service,
Tea and Baking Sale
The Woman's Association of the
'United Church will hold a tea and sale
of baking in the Sunday School room
on Wednesday, Dec. 1st, starting at
3.30 p.m. Don't miss seeing the doll
corner. Everyone welcome.
RING RESIGNED
OFFICE MONDAY
A record unique in Commonwealth
history will end at 3.55 Monday after-
noon at Ottawa, when 'Rr. Hon.
William Lyon MacKenzie King ten-
dered his long expected resignation as
prime minister of Canada to the gov-
ernor-general ending 21 years, 5 mon-
ths and 5,days of service to the crown
in that highest political office in the
Dominion. He had served 7,829 clays,
-the longest of any Commonwealth
prime minister.
The new prime minister, Rt. Hon.
Louis St. Laurent, 66-year-old Quebec
lawyer, entered the Cabinet as Just-
ice minister in war-time 1941 and Sue-
teeded Mr. King in the Liberal lead-
ership at the party's national conven-
tion last August.
A brilliant University career pre-
pared Mr, King for his life in public
service. He took high honors at the
University of Toronto and won fel-
lowships which gave him a year each
at the University of Chicago and Har-
vard. Between times, he worked as a
reporter on Toronto newspapers.,
It was his 14ork as a reporter, and
later as a special writer on social con-
ditions, which brought hien in 1900
an offer from Sir Wilfrid Laurier,
then prime minister, to join Canada's
newly-formed Labor Department as
deputy minister. In 1908, he became
minister of labor, won a seat in the
Commons and stepped actively into
Canadian political life.
He went out of office with the
Laurier Government in the 1911 geti-
oral election. Sir Wilfrid died -in 1019
and left the badly scattered Liberal
fOrceS leaderless, A national convett-
tion was called that August and Mr,
King, one of four candidates • nooln-
ated, won the party leadership.
M. He carried the party to power in
the 1921 elettiOn and became prime
Minister. Ile lost the office in 1925;
won it again in 1926, lost again to the
Conservatives in 19$0 but came back
strOttgly t its 1935 as prime 'minister
once more, He had held the prime
ministership ever sines" •
leaves a
Howard
Breaks Wrist In Fall:.
Floyd Foxton, son of Mr. and Mrs.
I-Terb. Foxton, Lower Wingham, suf-
fered a broken left wrist on Friday,
while Ns/di-king with Percy Clark. He
was taken to Wingham General Hos-
pital for treatment.
Welcome to New Residents
Mr. and Mrs. A. Edgar, who' have
been residents of the second line of
Morris for the past BO years, are mov-
ing this week to their newly erected
home on Scott street.
Legion Held Cribbage
A cribbage tournament of ten games
was played on Monday evening at the
Legion Home, when six tables were
in, the play. The winners were Mrs.
Milford Foxton with 1200 points and
Arthur Brown with 1190 points.
Dance At Belgrave
In Forrester's Hall, on Friday, Nov.
19th. Music by Wilbee's Orchestra.
Lunch counter, Proceeds for Athletic
Building Fund,
Sunday Dinner At
Brunswick Hotel
Served from 12 to 1.30 and 5 to
6.30. Three choices of, meat, one fowl,
BABY HEIR BORN
TO PRINCESS
A prince who may some day rule
over the Commonwealth was born on
Sunday night to Princess Elizabeth
and her husband the Duke of Edin-
burgh, The baby son, second in line
of succession to the throne was born
in Buckingham Palace at 9.14 p.m.
4.14 p.m. E.S.T,).
The thousands of persons who stood
outside the grey, grimy palace on a
misty raw November night hailed the
first word of the arrival With cheers
And shouts of "good old Philip!"
It was an hour after-the birth be-
fore the newS reached ,them,
Following the meesting refreshments
were served.
Bride-Elect Honoured
Mrs, W. Lee entertained ata lovely
miscellaneous shiver on Wednesday
evening, Nov. 3rd,, at her home here
in honour of Miss Eva Lediett, bride-
elect of the month. Miss Maxine Mc-
Gee assisted the bride in opening the
gifts. A lovely lunch was served by
the, hostess assisted by -Jennie, Jean
Sue and Mrs, Brownlie.
Mrs. J. D. Lediett, Maple St., en-
tertained at a Trousseau Tea on Wed-
nesday, Nov, 10th, in honor of her
daughter, Eva Mae, bride eleCt of last
week.
The trousseau was displayed 'by
Miss Maxine McGee in the afternoon
and evening. Mrs. Lorne Gardner re-
ceived the guests at the door and at-
tended to time -Bride's Book. Those,
pouring tea and serving the lunch
were; Miss Mabel Bennett, Miss Lor-
raine Brown, Mrs, Wm. Dankert, Mrs.
Stewart Forsyth, Mrs. Cameron Sim-
mons, Mrs. Wm, Lediett and Mrs.
Gordon Simmons.
BOWLERS HELD
SOCIAL EVENING
Round Robin Prizes Presented
The members Qof the Wingham
Bowling Club held a social evening
of bridge and euchre last Wednesday
evening in the Council Chambers when
ten tables were in the play,
The prizes for euchre were won
for the ladies by Mrs, A. M. Crawford
1st, Mrs, G. Godkin, 2nd., B. Isard 1st,
and A, R, DuVal, 2nd, were winners
for the men.
Winners for bridge were: 1st., Mrs,
J.A, Wilson, 2nd,, Mrs, W,41, French,
3rd., Mrs, 5. Kerr; 1st, for the men,
W. H, French, 2nd., Duncan Kennedy,
3rd.,H. L. Sherbondy.
' he prizes for the Round Robin, the
games of which were played each Mon-
day evening during sun-utter months
Were presented and the following
were the winners, Ladies, 1st, Mrs, H.
Campbell, Mrs. J. A, Wilson, Mrs, R.
Hobden, Miss A. Mitchell and Mrs.
C. Lloyd,
Men--tr, G. W. Howstin,J. A. Wil-
son, D. B. Porter, G. IlaeXay, and
Vatinan, The ladies served lunch
at the close of the evening.
watts, a cut of two hours between. 5
p.m. and 7 p,m:iiVould be expected to
effect a saving of 1000 kilowatt hours.
It may therefore be necessary to ex-
tend the cut for approximately one
hour more to accomplish the whole
saving. The reason that a two-hour
cut alone would probably not give
sufficient saving is due to the fact
that some load is postponed and
therefore the whole saving may not be
accomplished in a two-hour period.
With few exceptions, the municipal-
ities have made remarkable progress
in reducing their week-day consump-
tion to meet their quota. Some have
been more successful than others clue
to adopting a superior method of ap-
proach. The fact that the quota can
be met is sufficient proof of this state-
ment. The quota for each municipal-
ity was determined on exactly the
same basis so that no municipality
need 'feel that there is any discrimin-
ation.
The Regional staff receives the day
to day consumption figure and is re-
quired to take action where the mun-
icipality consistently exceeds their
quota, If you will take the action as
suggested, the matter of living within
a quota may very well be left in your
hands. If you are not successful, how-
ever, it may be necessary for the Re-
gional staff to take action which may
not be as satisfactory to you as if you
controlled your own affairs.
This letter is sent to you so that
you may be aware of our 'position, and
we solicit your continued earliest ef-
forts at a most critical period.
Yours very truly,
D. G. Ferguson,
Regional Manager,
Hydro Electric Power Commission
Dance at Royal T.
You are welcome at the Royal T.
every Saturday night for your dancing
pleasure from 9.30 to 12.
WOMEN'S INSTITUTE
Bazaar For Members
The November meeting of the Wo-
men's Institute will be held in the
Council Chambers on Thursday, Nov.
18th, at 2.30 p.m.
The motto—If you know a good
idea, pass it on—will 'be taken by Mrs.
C, Hinde. The roll call will be answer-
ed by a "Household Hint," Mrs. E.
Snell will speak on "Economics,'"
"A bring something and buy some-
thing sale" will be held. Members,
bring your white elephants or bazaar
articles for this table.
The hostesses will be Mrs, Hutch-
eson, Mrs, tiateSon, Mrs. Aitchison,
Mrs, Jennie Currie, Miss M, Brophy
and ,Mrs, Houghan,
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ST, ANDREWS
ICES, MEETS
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• The Autumn whankoffering meeting
of the Women's Missionary Society of
St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church
was held on November 9th, at two-
thirty o'clock, in the Sunday School
room, with a splendid attendance. The
President, Mrs. L. Fortune occupied
the chair, and opened the meeting with
prayer. -
Following the opening hymn, the
Secretary, Mrs. T. A. Currie, read her
report. Mrs. Fortune gave a splendid
report of the Sectional Meeting held
at Teeswater recently. The Scripture
reading- and Meditation was given by
Mrs. W, J, Henderson, and was most
inspiring.
After the singing of another hymn,
a "Season of Prayer" was given by
the following ladies:
"Prayer of Thanksgiving"—Miss F.
Wilson; "Prayer For Missions"—Mrs,
(Rev.) Alex Nimmo; "Prayer for
Peace"—Mrs. Peter D. King.
Mrs. H. Aitchison favored with a
lovely sacred solo. The offering was
received and designated toward an
Honorary Life Membership for Miss
Marion Williamson, who is our Miss- , ,ionary in India. The Offertory Prayer
followed, by Mrs. T. C. King.
Mrs. Mowbray introduced the guest
speaker of the afternoon, Mrs. Taylor
of Goderich, whose address was very
much enjoyed and appreciated.
The Treasurer, Mrs.. Geo. Olver
gave her report and the closing hymn
was sung, Mrs. Mowbray 'closed the
meeting with prayer. A social half
hour followed.
ACCIDENT VICTIM CITIZENS HONOUR
BEING BURIED HERE GALLANT DEAD ON
Jack S. Hare Fatally Shot ():1 REMEMRANCE DAY
OFFICERS INSTALLED
AT HURON CHAPTER
At the regular meeting of Huron . November 10, 1948'
Chapter No. 89, O.E.S. on Tuesday Wingham Utilities Commission,
evening, Nov. 9th, the officers for Dear Sirs:
1948-49were installed. Re, Allocation of Power
The ceremony was conducted by It is unnecessary to add anything
Mrs. J. A. Fox, P.D.D.G.M., assisted to the information you already have
by Rev. J. W. Stewart of Lucknow, P, as to the energy shortage and its
W.G.P., Mrs. W. W. Currie as Mar- amount. A week ago you were given
shal, Mrs. D., Rae as Chaplain, Mrs. a revised quota to be applicable Nov-
E, S. Copeland as Organist, Mrs. G. ember 1st.
R. Scott and Mrs. R. A. Coutts, Past It is noted that during the past
Matrons of the Chapter filled chairs week you have exceeded your quota,
as Honorary officers, Appropriate if not every day, at least by an am-
music was supplied by a choir con- ount equal to an average of 2145 kilo-
sisting of Mrs. H. L. Sherbondy, Mrs. watt-hours per day. It is not suffic-
H. P. Carmichael, Mrs. A. B. Adams, ient to exceed the quota on any par-
Mrs. W. Conron, Mrs. A. Lunn, Mrs. ticular day with the hope that ade-
M. Swanson and Mrs. T. S. Beattie. quate saving will be made on a Sue-
The following officers were install- ceeding day or days to make the aver-
ed: age for the five' week-days bring you
W.M.—Mrs. R. E. Armitage within your mark: rather it is essen-
W.P.—Mr. R. A. Coutts tial that each day take care of itself,
A.M.—Mrs. T. R. Henderson and it is proposed that you read the
A. P.—Dr. J. A. Fox meter at 4 o'clock in the afternoon
Sec.—Mrs. T. A. Currie and if at that time you find that you
Treas.—Mrs. W. C, Adams will exceed your quota, take the nee-
Cond.—Mrs. W. C, Murray essary steps to reduce the load before
A, Cond.—Mrs. J. Bateson midnight.
Chaplain—Mrs, J. Reavie After taking the 4 p.m. reading for
Marshall—Mrs. H. Machan. two days, you will have a good meas-
Organist—Mrs. W. W. Currie ore of the consumption up to that
Allah—Mrs. P. C. Stainton hour. Knowing the average by which
Ruth—Miss Irlma Harrison you exceeded the' quota last week, you
Esther—Mrs. T. W. Platt may apply that average to the estimat-
Martha—Mrs. M. Davis ed consumption , at 4 p.m., and from
Electa—Mrs. H. A. Fuller this know whether or not it will be
Warder—Mrs. K. M. /vlacLennati necessary to cut power that day and
Sentinel—Mrs, M. Swanson the duration of the period of the cut
The Worthy Matroli, Mrs. R. E. required to keep within the quota.
Armitage, received a bouquet of red For example, had you execeded your
roses and corsage and gifts front the quota last week by an -average of 1200
Chapter, her Officers and friends. She kilowatt-hours and your average load
between 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. is 600 kilo-
Hall at 8.30 p.m., featuring the above
artists. Mr, MacMillan is appearing
again by popular demand, Accomp-
anying him and also appearing as
piano soloist is Miss Rachel Cavalho,
a future of expanding opportunities who features Spanish and South
for generations.
Reeve Walter Woods of Turnberry,
moved a vote of thanks to Hon. Dana
Porter and stressed the need of co-
operation between town and country.
The evening was interspersed with
tor Pym
ununity
at
si
the
nging
piano
with HI G Hfi
and Jack Rea- HI G H SC HOOL AGAIN con Harold Vic-
vie, song leader, Earl Haywood and
CKNX Barn Dance gang favored with
several numbers, as did George Hen-
derson with solos, "Rose of Tralee"
and "Bells of St. Marys". Glee Club To Present H.M.S. Pinafore
Short addresses were given by At Commencement
Thos. Dent, M.P.P. for Oxford; joint In a second exhibition six-man rug- W. Hanna, M.P.P„ G. W. Tiffin, by game at Seaforth last Wednesday, Pres. of Lions Club; Art. Loucks, Pres. of KinsmSsi Club; Geo. Mac- the Seaforth High School team defeat-
Ewen. Mayor of Goderich and Mayor ed the Wingham team 35-5.
Duncan Kennedy. The first half was very one-sided
Mr, A. R. Satre, a new farmed to with Seaforth leading. 23-0, and the
Wingham boys unable to make a first our country front England, was intro- down. In the second half the locals ducal by R. S. Hetherington. He completed six forward passes and said he always had a desire to come
0 , made some long gains but were able to Canada, as of all time members of to score only one touchdown, Seafortht the commonwealth, he believed it had
the greatest opportunities. He thank- intercepted a pass and picked up a fumble t , o account for their last two ed the farmers for the 'kindly way he
and other English families had been. major scores.
received. Heusser, Sills and :McKelvey made
touchdowns for Seaforth, while the The catering for such gatheriug Wingham score came on Bill Lock-was a problem anti the thanks of the ridge's catch of Grant Ernest's long Chamber of Commerce, goes to Mr. forward pass. The Wingham team and Mrs, Whitney Grose, of the made few yards plunging. while the Brunswick Hotel, for the capable Seaforth boys couldn't complete a manner in which it was carried out. passing play.
Seaforth— Sills, Heusser, Smith,
McKindsey, Johnson, Wallace, Mills,
A, McKelvey. Webster, B. McKelvey.
Wingham---Ernest, Tom Loekridge,
Weld, Bill Lockridge, McIntyre,
Showers, Currie, Newman, Hanna.
In recognition of Education week
the Wingham High School will broad-
cast a program over CKNg on Thurs..
day evening, from 9 to 9:30,
The Glee Club muter Mr. Ander-
toit's direction are practising for the
annual Commencement Exercises, to-
be held December 20th and 21st. This
year the Gilbert and Sullivan operetta
"MKS. Pinafore" will be presented
by a cast of High School students.
Tickets will be on sale the end of
November, so keep the dates of Dee.
20 And 21 in mind, and come to see the
girls and boys in -nautical costume,
Arid hear them sing the gay, tuneful,
"Pinafore" songs.
on.. a.m....*
The Catholic Women's League
held a successful bingo and draw on
Monday evening, November 15th at
the Parish Hall, The door prize, a
luncheon set, donated by Mr, Richey
of Walker Stores Limited, was won
by Miss M. L, Flach. The other
winners were:
1st prize: Mantle Radio, Mr. Jos.
Fitzpatrick, Wingham,
2nd prize: Quilt, Mrs. Annie Corri-
gan, Wingham. -
3rd prize: Wool Rug, Mr. Jack Raf-
ferty, c/o Alexandra, Waterloo,
Mrs. Taylor Of Goderich,
Guest Speaker
Hunting Trip
Impressive Service Held At Town
Hall, Followed By Placing
Of Wreaths
tery, Proyince of Ontario, Ladies
ary to the Legion, Wingham Bran-
ch Canadian Legion, I.O.O.F. ,No. 119,
L.O.L. No. '794, A. F4A. M. No. 286,
Lions Club, Kinsmen Club, Order of
Eastern Star, Presbyterian Church. A
private wreath was placed in honour of
Preston Lediett.
During the placing of the wreaths
the Band played softly, and Bandmas-
ter Ernest Seddon sounded the Last
Post .and Reveille.
Wingham remembered her gallant
dead with a fitting tribute at a Re-
membrance Day Service held in the
Town Hall at 11 o'clock, Thursday
morning. A large crowd was in at-
tendance, with the service being in
charge of the Legion 'Chaplain, Rev.
W. A, Beecroft, assisted' by Rev. E.
0. Lancaster 'and Dr. A. W. Irwin,
Legion President, and Mr,. H. V.
Pyyn, in charge of the combined choirs.
Rev. W. A: vBeecroft, the speaker
for the occasion paid glowing tribute
to those who paid the supreme sacri-
fice in the two world wars, Down
through the ages freedom had been
bought at a great price, and" to the
present itwas still costly to retain that
freedom.
Dr. A. W. Irwin read the following
Honor List of those who had paid the
supreme sacrifice: 1914-18—Maude
Hanna, Gordon Adair, Laughlan Ait-
cbison, Wallace Aitchison, Harry Bar-
ker, Herbert Bond, Leonard Brock,
Wm. Buchanan,, Robt. Chettleburgh,
Herbert Clark, 'Wm. Darnell, Arthur
Dovey, Grant Fetterley, Ross • For-
syth, Herbert French, Paul Gillespie,
George Hayles, Alex. Henry, Edward
Helps, Joseph Holland, Richard How-
son, Frank Johnson, Wilbur Johnston,
Jack Mitchell, George Monk, Edward
Mural, Thomas McDonald, Theo.
McDonald, Chesley .McLean, Oliver
Pender, Harry Philcox, Alferd Pullen,
Percy Syder, Percy Vanner, Harvey
Willis. 1939-1945—Leslie Adair, Percy
Biggs, Wm. Groves, R. MacKenzie
HabkA, Wm. New, Geo. T. King,
Preston Lediett, Geo. H. Lloyd, Jas.
MoKague, 'Win. H. Pym, Clifford
Taman, Geo, Wheeler.
Following the service the parade of
Veterans, Boy Scouts and. Civic Offic-
ials, headed by the 21st, Regimental
Band marched to the Cenotaph for the
placing of the wreaths. Mayor D.
Kennedy was - in charge of this cere-
mony with Rev. E. 0, Lancaster of- Presented her Installing Officers with feting prayers. Gifts of appreciation, Memorial wreaths were lard by the The retiring Worthy. Matron, Mrs. following organizations:- Town 'of • G. L. Dunlop was presented with a Wingham, Chamber of Commerce, Past Matron's Jewel by Miss Dorothy Wingham Merchants Association, Deans, P.M. on behalf of the chapter. High School, Public School, 99th Bat- The retiring Worthy Patron, Dr. J.
A. Fox was presented with a gift.
FIRE HALL OPEN
FOR INSPECTION
The new Wingliani Fire Hall is
now fully completed and is a credit
to the town, -On Monday evening
next, November 22nd, from 7 to 9,
the firemen will play host and hold
open house. This -is your opportunity
to inspect the new building.
All residents of the town and dis-
trict are cordially invited to attend.
Further Cuts Necessary If Demand
Not Reduced Voluntarily
The local demand for hydro is con-
sistently over the local quota, and if
further cuts are to be avoided more
voluntary saving must be made by the
domestic consumers, The manufact-
urers say that any further saving on
their part will affect the working
hours and take-home pay, The fol-
lowing letter received by the local
commission very forcibly speaks for
itself.
OVER LOCAL QUOTA
Large Crowd Present For First
Rural Relations Night
A successful banquet was held on
Friday evening in the Wingham Arm-
ouries, when the Chamber of Com-
merce, assisted by the Lions and Kins-
men Clubs, sponsored their first rural
relations night, About 150 were pres-
ent from town and surrounding dis-
tricts.
The President of the Chamber of
Commerce, W. T. Cruickshank, was
Chairman for the evening, and in a
short opening address welcomed all
guests, and in particular the farmers.
Guests at the head table were intro-
duced by John P. McKibbon, while
Rhys. Pollock introduced the farmer
guests.
R, S. Hetherington, K.C., introduc-
ed the guest speaker, Hon. Dana Por-
ter, Provincial Treas. and Minister of
Education, and who until recently had
been Minister of Planning and Devel-
opment.
Mr. Porter delivered a very enlight-
ening address, touching on both edhca-
tion and planning and development.
He said when centres are beginning
to realize what is owed to the ffarmers,
and what contribution they have made
to the development of the country.
Some of our greatest intellects have
conic from the farh, receiving their
early education in the Country schools.
During time past three years, 377 new
schools have been opened at a cost of
$70,000,000.00 The main function of
education should be to increase ones
capability for assistance and put them
in a better position, not only to earn
more, but add more to the develop-
ment of each community.
Planning and development in re-
gard to flood control in Western Ont-
ario is a long range problem. Con-
ditions that give rise to these floods
are very complex, and requires deep
study. The real damage is likely to be
done to the farms with the rich top
soil being washed away.
Where Conservation authorities
have been set up the Government giv-
es every assistance. Reestablishing
forests is one way to help, this situa-
tion, and in the Thames Valley, 20,-
000 acres have been set aside for re-
forestration, In reforestration the
Government pays the entire cost, plus With Rachel Cavalho
half the cost of the land, leaving the The second concert of the present
Municipality to pay only half of the series will 'be presented in the Town
cost of the property purchased.
During the next few years we can
look forward to great expansion. It's
the planning we do today and the
foundations we lay, that will ensure
ADDRESSES CIIAMBEIt
COMMERCE BANQUET
The Public School Board and staff
of the Wingham Public School extend
an invitation to the public in general
to visit the Kindergarten and Public
School on Friday, Nov. 19th, from
7.30 to 9.00 p.m. The open house is a
feature of Education Week,
The Kindergarten is a new addition
which we suggest you visit first, then
go to the main school where you will
see the new lighting and latest teach-
ing equipment. Parents will have an
opportunity of meeting the teachers,
members of the School Board, and
viewing work done by the pupils.
Education Week in Canada is an
annual one-week programme devoted
to the aims, ideals and needs of Can-
ada's schools and their teachers and
pupils.
Education Week was first held in
1921 in the United States under the
auspices of the American Legion and.
the National Education Association
of the U.S.A.
,Canada's first Education Week was
held in 1935 as the initiative of the
Canadian Teachers' Fedeation. Since
that time it has been an international
institution, with Canadian and Amer-
ican educationists co-operating to take
stock of education's achievements and
problems during one special week of
each year,
The main theme is: The School
Builds the Nation.
Sub Themes: The School, Empha-
sizes Spiritual Values, Teaches
Responsible Citizenship, Devel-
ops the Complete Individual, Pro-
motes National Health, Nehcls the
Support. of Parents and Public
Needs Qualified Teachers, Needs
Adequate Finance.
Many of the churches in Wingham
introduced Education Week by in-
spiring sermons based on one or more
of the above themes. They stressed
very strongly the spiritual value -of
the school in the building of the nat-
ion.
ANDREW MACMILLAN
HERE PANT
Open. House Will Give Public Oppor-
tunity to See Improvements from
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EDUCATION WEEK
American rhythtns. These two fine
artists will present a brief matinee
at 3.15 for the students of the Public
and High Schools. Doors will open at
7.45 p.m. for the evening performance.
LOST TO SEAFORTII
Legion Euchre
Everyone is invited to attend the
euchre which will be held on Friday,
Nov. 19th, at 8.15 p.m, in the Legion
Home,
Engagement Announced
Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Hunkin, Bel-
more, announce the engagement of
their eldest 'daughter, Audrey janct,
to Mr, Harvey Edgar, son of Mr. and
Mrs. Arthur Edgar of Morris Twp.
The Marriage to take place the latter
part of November,
CLOSING NOTICE
The office of J. A. Fox, Chiroprac-
tor, will be closed Wednesday, Thurs-
day, ,Friday and Saturday, Nov, 24,
25, 26, and 27.