HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1948-11-24, Page 1Mrs. Ford Gave Splendid Report On.
34th Annual Convention
The regular meeting of the Wo-,
men's Institute was held on Thursday,
in the Council Chambers, with a large
number present. During the discussion
of business it was, decided to ask the
Huron County Council to support a
Museum to preserve the relics of its
pioneers of this district.
It was decided to ask the Govern-
ment for the annual grant and to give
a donation to the , children's War
Memorial Hospital.
Mrs. H. Fuller reported that apar-
eel of canned goods weighing eleven
pounds had been sent to England.
Many helpful household hints were
given in answering the roll call. The
Motto""If you know a good idea
pass it on" was taken by Mrs. C.
Hinde, who asked each one her pet
plan for saving hydro. Some of the
suggestions were, do not use toasters,
use old fashioned irons when possible,
put meat loaf, cake, etc., in small in-
dividual pans instead of large tins and
they will, use much less heat to cook,
Mrs. Snell, Home Economics con-
vener, made a delectable uncooked
Christmas cake and ;gave every' one
a sample and the recipe, as well as
some other good recipes for Christmas
treats.
Mrs. Ford was the delegate to the
84th annual convention held in Lon-
don, and gave a good report.
Some of the resolutions were ! that
the government require tests fbr fibre
content, colour and shrinkage for yard
goods and that it be stamped on the
label 'or material to protect the pur-
chaser; that stricter measures be talc-
en to enforce temperance and that
steps be taken to abolish cocktail bars;
that steps be taken 'to make smaller
areas fpr conventions to facilitate ac-
commodation for delegates, that all
membersback the membership drive;
that the Institutes, send money and
help through the United Emergency
Fund for Britain; that special consid-
eration be given to the D,Vs. and the
farm workers from. Holland; that, W.
Institutes take Mote interest in , the
Schools and the theinbets read more
books by Canadian authors.
MtS. Ford will continue het report
at the next meeting, After the usual
social hout and a sale of articles, the
meeting adjourned.
Check The Voters' List
Voters of the Town of Wingham
should check the Voters' List to see
that their names are properly entered.
Corrections may be made until next
'Wednesday night only. Lists are avail-
able for examination at the • Town
Clerk's *Office, Town Hall.
CLOSING .-NOTICE . -Tel. Grose of the Brunswick Hotel, Wing-- was much enfoyed. She spoke ad, generous with his encores amOng 1 Porctipine convention movie Was die - '
thoroughly enjoyed by „all. Lion Mae t The Wingham Chamber of Com- ges,” Miss Love then led in prayer. this last number being exceptionally
MacKenney who was a delegate to the Imerce held their regular monthly
ducted the business. A special collec-
The president, Mrs. J. Reavie, con- well rendered.
Miss Cavalho excelled i n h er convention acted as news commentary meeting in the .- Town Hall last. Tues- - I gay evening, Many matters were up don was taken for postage for the , Spanish music, It is obviously dear to as the picture was being shown,
'her and she had evidently given it a Lion Bruce Palmer who unforttm- ;for discussion, The possibility of hold-
great deal of time and effort. Her ately 'due to an emergency call' was mg a Spring Show featuring horses,
performance was smooth yet exciting, unable to attend and anticipating a, cattle and seed to be followed by a
Junior congregation for the month
of December were Mrs. W. W, Gur-
ney, Mrs. W. Congram, Mrs. C.
Deans and Miss Marjorie Gilmour.
Mrs. N. Welwood offered her home
for the December meeting which will
be held on Wednesday, December
15th, "The Day Thou Gayest, Lord
is ended" was sung as the dying
hymn. Mrs. A. Nimmo Closed the
meeting with prayer. A social hour
followed,
diet how long the additional power off with a trio and finished up with of 'W. Irwin was in charge and conduct- might be a girl. This number was so
13-15, which dealt with the sending of the Kin song and the . saying
missionaries and the preaching and Grace, the headtable introductions theme, "The Word of Truth." Mrs.
teaching ,of missionaries to the people were made by Kin Don Patterson of ,
Club, The excellent din- ' I. Madill gave the scripture readings The folk song "Turn Ye To Me" „.„ , Governor, it is now Lion Dick Carson
pecially asked us to
of foreign lands. Mrs. Jorgensen es- the Hanover
pray dili gen tl y ner was enjoyed by the men, and they and Miss June Moffat sang a lovely done in a way that must have aroused and Lion Claus O'Krafka. A very CHAMBER OF COMMERCE solo, "God's Hand.", nostalgic memories in the hearts of • fine address by
f tl i i -i 1 toe or peop e
ccl
the Study Book "West of the (or- moussorgsky's "Song of the Fl ea .% This picture is in technicolor and was
The topic, given W. Mrs. Fingland, Scottish folks. Mr, MacMillan was 3 3
to whom they were teaching the gas,, J splendid catering done by Mrs, W.
Mrs. W. W. Gurney tendered a ham. The waitresses for this mentor- "Women with the New Look." from , which were the "Praties" song
an d ,played by Laurie Cousins of Brussels.
able occasion were recruited front the
ranks of the Wingham Kinsmen's
wives and'girl friends. During the din-
ner, music, was supplied by the CKNK
Barn Dance Gang. Greek Relief ° Project. A nominating
After the dinner and sing song, committee was appointed consisting where a few light fines were unposed of Mrs. G. W. Tiffin, Mrs. C. Lloyd
and Mrs. H. Carmichael. It was de-
cided to have the next meeting on
Wednesday, December 15th. A so ial
hour was enjoyed.
sor, Kin Ken Smylie Immediate Past
District Governor of London, Kin C.
W. Peacock Past District Gbvernor
of Owen Sound, along with President
Art Loucks of the Wingham Kins-
men Club and • guests. The honoured
guests included Mayor Duncan- Ken-
nedy of Wingham, Reeve Murray
Johnson of Wingham, Mr. G. W.
Tiffin President of the 'Wingham
Lion's Club, Mr.. W. T. Cruickshank,
General Manager of radio station
CKNX, Dr. A. W. Irwin, President ,
of the Wingham Branch of the Can-
adian Legion, Mr. W. B. ,McCool,
Editor of the Wingham Advance-
Times, L, E. Cardiff, member of Pars
liament for Huron. These distinguish-
ed Kin and guests were seated at the
head table under the large Kin Em-
blem with streamers to the nearest
corners. The head table itself was
decorated appropriately with the Kin
colors, pas were the other banquet
tables stretching the length of I he
building-, "The Charter Night Pro-
ceedings opened with the singing of
The special speaker of the evening "0 Canada" by the assemblage, and
was Mrs. L. C. Jorgensen of Blue- the meeting moved along as • applly
vale, who was very capably introduc- as possible with such a large agenda,
ed by Airs. J. P, McKibbon. Mr s. Jor- under the chairmanship of gresidsrit
gensen gave a very inspiring and in- in-
teresting message, taking her . text Kinsmen. Club, the sponsoring club ran out of an audience as lie started Valley. Hyuro officials could not pre- °. with a splendid attendance. Mrs. A. like until it occurred to him that it
from Romans the 10th chapter, verses of the evening, after the singing t
from Quebec would be available to over !around fifteen or more. Two new ed a fine worship service with the delightfully done it seemed to
Mrs. L. C. Jorgensen, Guest Speaker
The Fall Thank' Offering meeting
of the Goforth Evenint Auxiliary was
held on Tuesday, Nbvember 16th, at
the home of Mrs. M, Rae. Mrs. Carl
Deans, - the - President, presided and
opened the meeting with the Call to
Worship, followed by the singing of
the hymn, "Come ye Thankful people,
Come,"
Prayer' was offered by Mrs. W.
Congram. Mrs. T. , English gave the
scriptUre lesson taken from the 5th
chapter, 2nd. Cor., verses 1-10, after
which Mrs. George R. Scott gave the
commentary on the scripture.
Following the singing of "Jesus
Shall Reign, wheree'er the Sun," the
offering was received and Mrs. Ken
Leitch gave the dedicatory prayer.
Miss Grace Gilmour favoured, the
audience with a piano solo. -"
GOFORTH AUX.
NO POWER CUT-
OFFS THIS WEEK
The heavy rains of the past week
were a blessing to hydro consumers
in Wingham, and fpr this week we
have had no power cut-offs. With the
river running full the local power
plant is operating 23 hours a day and
generating sufficient power to keep
the town within its quota.
Unfortunately we do not know how
long the supply of water will last,
and when it diminishes less power
will be generated and cut-offs again
will have to be resorted to.
Even while we are experiencing no
cut-offs use your electricity sparingly
and thus prolong our good fortune.
OF ST, ANDREWS
DonPatterson of the Kincardine
Topic, Women With the New Look
The Evening Auxiliary of the Un-
ited Church met on Tuesday evening
at the home of Miss Y. McPherson,
re-
The Ca-
valho
ease Ontario's acute hydro shortage. sl • lo v practically- e --vtl • r el- members were initiated by the District
attended
TwisterLion
the Tailin
themusic fofsunshinethe
andsundrywhatboy
He was back here by request and
after hearing him again it was not
hard to understand why everyone
wanted to hear hint many times. And-
rew MacMillan had not forgotten to
bring his sparkling personality along
and no artist ever tried more earnest-
ly to please his audience, Aiding and
abetting him in no small way was his
talented accompanist who also proved
herself to' be a concert pianist of the
first degree. Miss Cavalho made a
specialty of Spanish music which en-
chanted the large and enthusiastic aud-
ience. Each artist made a special con-
tribution to the evening's enjoyment
but each had the one outstanding
quality, the desire to please the aud-
ience, and this was appreciated.
Afternoon Performance Enjoyed '
The Public and High School stud-
etns had a rare treat as Andrew Mac-
Millan and Rachel Cavalho gave them
a sample of what was to come at the
evening performance. As is his cus-
tom, Mr. MacMillan made his concert
more enjoyable with his informal de-
scriptioins of the pieces he was about
MACMILLAN AND
CHM CONCERT
MUCH ENJOYED
HAS BUSY REMO
and then the fine 'Period promptly
closed, there was the toast to the
King and roll call and classification.
This took considerable time aS there
were so many clubs to be Heard from,
Clubs represented at Charter Night
from outside points were: Chesley,
London, Windsor, Owen Sound, Lis-
towel, Goderich, Hanover, Walkerton,
Stratford, Kitchener-Waterloo, Blen-
heim, Kincardine, St. Thomas and one
guest from the Edmonton Kinsmen
Club. After the classification was
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at times dazzling and then dreamy. fine sent along a cigar for President , fat stock sale apvealed to the execu-
She carried her audience with her in Stan and a basket all done up with Live and this matter will receive at-
leach mood. Together these fine artists Pink ribbons to represent a baby's crib tention. A motion was made that the
combined to give us one of those rare and containing an apple for each Chamber investigate the possibility of
treats we will long remember. member. Lion Bruce and Mrs. Palmer establishing in Wingham a Commun-
A Listener's Group? .are the proud possessors of a brand ity Market where farmers may sell
new bouncing baby boy. their livetsock or anything else they On Sunday ,November 28th, at 8,30 have for sale. In the discussion that p.m., in the Town Hall a recital, of
finerecord,ngs will be given for any- St. Andrew's Tea followed it was revealed that there
one w Sale 'would no doubt be some •`,e-tip be-
non-technical descriptions will be giv- tween this local market and the
en. This group is for anyone but more The Ladies Aid of St. Andrew's Spring Show.
especially for those who would like to Presbyterian Church °will hold a Rhys Pollock, reporting for the
increase their enjoyment of the con- Christmas Tea, sale of Baking, and 'Rural Relation Committee reported
cert series. sale of miscellaneous articles in the 1 that the recent banquet had aroused
Sunday School room on Saturday, la great deal of interest and that many
December 4th, commencing at 3 p.m. more wanted to join the Chamber Morris Federation Banquet Everyone is invited to attend. of Commerce as a result, H. P. Car-
:Trousseau Tea
'Mrs. Nelson Hunkin entertained at
a trousseau tea on Wednesday, No‘,
17th, afternoon and evening in hon-
our of her daughter, Audrey, whose
marriage took place, Nov, 20th, Re-
ceiving the guests were Mrs. Hunkin
and Audrey.
Yellow and bronze mums with
lighted yellow tapers centred the at-
tractively appointed table over which
presided Mrs, Benson Tuekey of Ex-
eter and Mrs. Alvin Smith of Blue-
vale. Assisting in the tea room were;
Mrs. Harry Miller, lifts. Jack Fitch
and Mrs. Lloyd Millet Displaying
the trousseau were Mrs. Howard
Gowing, Miss Marie Sellers and Miss
Betty Hunkin. In the evening lqrs.
Roy Gowdy, Mrs. Fred Doubledee
and Mrs. C, Miller of Staffa poured
tea and iMes.,Harry Gowdy, Mrs. Ben-
son Turkey, Miss Ruth Johann, Mrs.
Jack Pita and Miss Jean Elliott as-
sisted in the tea room.
Eighty guests registered during the
day.
A play, "Red Acre Farm" under
the auspices of the Y.P. of the United
Church, will be presented in the For-
ester's Hall, on Friday evening, Nov.
26th, at 8.30 p.m, Admission 40c and
20c,
michael, chairman of the Membership
Committee suggested that a more Dance at Royal T. thorough canvas of the Town be made
in ,Tanuary for the year 1949. Elmer
You are welcome at' -the Royal•\• T. ,) ‘-'nvnnson suggested haying member-
every Saturday night tor your dancing ship certificates printed, locally im-
pleasure from 9.30 to 12, mediately. These certificates to bear
no date but to contain a space for a
seal which could be affixed each year.
The secretary was instructed to order
these certificates and seals for distri-
bution to the membership. The secre-
tary was also instructed to write let-
ters of thanks to all those who helped
make the recent banquet a success.
The matter of signs to be placed at
the approaches of the town caused a
good deal of discussion but it was fin-
ally left in the hands of the Publicity
Committee. The Hydro shortage was
next under fire, The discussion finally
produced a motion that the Chamber
of Commerce write a letter to our
Public Utilities Commission stating
that the Chamber favours the purchase
of a 250 H.P. Deisel motor to operate
the Auxiliary generator. While the
cost would be high it would prevent
heavy payroll losses in the local in-
dustries, The Chamber favoured im-
mediate action and wanted to offer
its assistance and support if needed,
to facilitate matters.
The Spring flood was then dealt
With, and it was agreed that Wingham
should co-operate with other towns
along the Maitland in forming a.
flood control Commission. This Com-
mission could demand support from.
the government in securing a program
of flood control,
Owing to the busy season in . Dec-
ember the next meeting of the Chant-,
her of Commerce will be beta on th e
3rd, Tuesday of January,.1049,
Play At Belgrave
KINSMEN CLUB
CHARTER NIGHT
GREAT SUCCESS
Many Visiting, Clubs Present With
District' Governor Kin Andy Johnson
Of Windsor, Guest Speaker
The Wingham Armouries was the
scene of the Wingham Kinsmen's
Charter Night banquet last Friday.
There were over two hundred Kins-
men present along with prominent civ-
ic and Kin guests. Among the pro-
minent men present were Kin J. F.
Knechtel, Past National President of
Hanover, Kin Andy Johnson, Govern-
or of District Number One of Wind-
NOMINATIONS HELD
HERE NEXt MONDAY
Turnberry, Morris, East ...Wawanosh
and Howick On Friday
On Monday next, November 29th,
the Nomination meeting will be held
in Wingham from 7.30 to 8,30 and on
Friday in Turnberry from lo to 2,
Morris, 12,30 ,to 1.30,'East Wawanosh
1 to 2 and Hpwick 1 to 2,
in Wingham if Mayor Kennedy
could be persuaded to reconsider his
.decision of withdrawing, and we he-
" lieve it would be to the best interests
of the town that he do so, owing to
the fact that he is familiar with the
workings of the ' housing project
which is not yet completed, he would
;possibly receive an acclamation.
The election talk in Morris is slight
and looks like an.a.cclamation, but el-
ections are indicated in Turnberry,
East Wawanosh and Howiek.
Regardless of whether an election is
expected or not, all should be interest-
ed in municipal affairs and be present
at their respective nomination meet-
ings.
BIBLE STUDENTS
CONDUCT SERVICE
Sunday services at the Baptist
Church were conducted by several
students of the London Bible Insti-
tute, including speakers, Rev. John
Honeyman, B.A., of the Faculty Staff,
and Sam Mikolaski. Rev. 0. C. Coup-
land presided' at both services,
Assisting in the music were students
Misses Inez Penny, Beatrice Love-
lady, Robert Devine, Miss Jeanne
Cants was at the piano, and Miss Lois
Burchill was the 'organist. The Stud-
ents rendered solos, duets and accord-
ian selections. Gobd attendance was
noted at both services.
his-official
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Christmas Tea and
Baking Sale
The W.A. of the United Church will
hold a Christrnas Tea also sale of
baking, aprons and dolls in the S. S.
room on,,, Wednesday afternoon, Dec.
1st., starting at 3,30 p,m, Everybody
welcome.
St. James Anglican Guild
Wroxeter - Bazaar
A gaily decorated Hall. Tables
adorned with Home Baking, Aprons,
Dolls. Fish Pond where eager tots
may find picture books, Lolly Pops,
and scarlet balls. Tea will be served
with.squares of cake. Come one, Come
all. Remember the date, November
27th, 1948,,
Showers For Bride-Elect
On Thursday, Nov, ilth, thirty-two
neighbours and friends gathered at the
home of Mrs, Nelson Hunkin inn hon-
our of her daughter, Audrey, 'bride-
elect, to present her with a kitchen
shower.
The bride entered the room where
Mrs. Carl Douglas escorted her to
the bridal 'chair which was decorated
with pink amid satin bows, An address
was read by Mrs. Harry Miller. The
gifts were brought into the room in
a nicely decorated wagon drawn by
little Diane Pitch and Master Wayne
Douglas, The guests were tlien divid-
ed into groups, each group being ask-
ed to make up some poetry, to bear
out the plettire given them. This was
entered in a bride's book, creating
much amusentent. A dainty lunch was
lunch was then served,
A shower wris held at the home of
Mts. Chas. Jones of Wingham, on
Thursdak night, Nov. 18th, when
Miss Audrey Hunkin, bride-elect was
guest of honour. Dining the evening
she was the recipient of many beauti-
ful cups and saucers. Cards were then
enjoyed after which a dainty lunch
was served.
Dance At Whitechurch
In the Community Memorial Hall,
on Friday, November 26th, to the
music of Garnet Farrier's Orchestra.
Admission '50c. Lunch Counter. Pro-
ceeds for Building Fund.
Legion Euchre
Thirteen tables were in the play at
the euchre party, in the Legion Home
last. Friday evening, ' Mrs. Wilfred
Henry was first with 91 •points, Mr.
Wm. Kenndy with 87 points, and Mrs,
Wm. McKenzie was winner of the
special prize with 101 points.
Hand Badly Cut By Saw
Albert Vincent, • well-known East
Wawanosh farmer, was taken to
Wingham Hospital after suffering a
deep cut in the back of his hand from
a circular saw. The cords in the thumb
were also etit. The hand was placed '
in a cast and Mr. Vincent was in the
hospital for a few days.
Falls Under Truck
Youngster Killed
Bobby Broome, 6-yearold Seaforth
youngster, was killed on Monday af-
ternoon, when he, was crushed under
the wheels of a gravel truck on the
main street of that town. The accident
occurred when Bobby, son of Mr. and
Mrs, Albert Broome, was on his way
to the postoffice for the mail. He ran
across the main .street into the side
of a moving truck and fell beneath
the wheels.
Bingo and Turkey Draw
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The Wingham Legion will hold its
annual Ttirkey Draw,' and Bingo in
the Armouries, on Friday, December
17th, Secure your tickets front E. S.
Lewis or any member of the Legion,
OPEN HOUSE HELD
AT NEW FIRE HALL
Quite a number of interested citizens
took advantage of open house at the
newly erected Fire Hall on Monday
evening. Members of the local Fire
Departmerit were present to welcome
the visitors and extlained the working
of the fire equipment. This modern
building is a credit to the Town of
Wingham, and will greatly assist the
firemen in their work.
Dance At Bluevale
Community Hall, on .Friday Nov-
26th, Tiffin's Orchestra. Lunch Coun-
ter. Admission 50c and 25c.'
Story Tellers Needed
Any adults who feel like helping
out in this project by telling stories
or singing songs are urgently needed,
This Saturday Johnny Jumped-UP,
Coochi-Pop and Fuzzy-Wig will be up
to their necks in trouble as they try
to do their Xmas shopping early !
Ladies' Guild Apron Sale
Saturday, November 27, at 3 p.m.,
is your date to attend the, sale of ap-
rons, borne made baking and candy
and visit the country store in the Par-
ish room of St, Paul's Church. After-
noon tea served tinder the auspices of
the Ladies' Guild.
BRIDGE CLUB
There was a record attendance of
eleven and one half tables at Bridge
Club last Thursday evening, The
leading scores were:
North and South--:Mrs, J. R. .Craw-
ford and Mrs. F, A. Parker; Mrs, 6,
H. Ross and 14, L, Sherbondy; Mrs,
R. S. Hetherington and W. W, Ann.
strong; Mrs. W. H. rtench and R.
Pollock,
East and West-Miss M. Johnston
and Miss M. MacLean; Mrs, G. !Mac-
Kay and J, I-I, Crawford; Mrs, G. C.
Gattintage and G. MacKay; Mrs, H.
C. MacLean and Mrs. J. I. Ilft)WtL
Morris Township Federation of Ag-
riculture will hold its annual meeting
and banquet in the Forester's Hall,
Belgrave, on Wednesday, December
8th, 1948, at .7 p.m. Rey. (Capt.)
Norman Rawson of Hamilton, will be
the guest speaker. Tickets $1.50. E.
Anderson, Sec'y,, \V. Shortreed, Pres.
Entertain After Concert
The artists of last Wednesday ev-
ening's concert, Rachel Cavalho, pian-
ist and Andrew MacMillan, Baritone,
also Mr. McEwan, Manager, were en-
tertained at the home of Misses Phyl-
lis and Marguerite Johns, John St.,
following the concert.
Carol Recital Sunday
To Be Held Dec. 12th
The Wingham Choral Society will
present a recital of Christmas Carol's
on Sunday, December 12th, at 8,30
p.m. Some old and sonic new, some
familiar and some unfamiliar, but all
of them tuneful and interesting.
Last Year's Citron
In our window this week we have
on display a citron which was grown
in the garden of Mrs. ,Ira Neill, R.
R„ Wroxeter, in 1947, It was stored
away and when brought out this fall
Was found to be just as firm and fresh
looking as when put away, with the
'exception of the colour which had
faded to a lighter green.
Sunday Dinner At
Brunswick Hotel
Served from 12 to 1.20 and 5 to
6.80 Three choices of meat, one. fowl,
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