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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1948-12-15, Page 1ELECTRIC POWER? Cut-Offs Will Be ResumOd If Savings Not Voluntary During the past few weeks we have enjoyed uninterrupted hydro service in Wingham, resulting from an increased quota and water power to allow the local power plant to operate. Since the cut-offs were discontin- ued local consumers have become careless and the demand for power has steadily increased' until Thursday and Friday of last week we again exceeded our quota. Are you wasting electricity? Do you want cut-offs again? It is up to everyone to stop waste and save whereever possible, and only by doing that gives us our only chance of un- interrupted service. Saturday evening around ten o'clock a few stores were noticed with win- dow lights, which are unlawful. Win- dow lights may only be on from 4,30 to 9 p.m., if the store is open for busi- ness and then only 10 watts per lineal foot frontage is allowed. Do your part—DON'T WASTE ELECTRICITY! On Saturday afternoon of this week' commencing at 2 o'clock, the Lyceum Theatre will treat the children of the community to a free matinee. The picture will be "Bambi" a Walt Dis- ney feature. For a number of years this theatre has generously given the children this free show. and, as the theatre is always packed at this time, adults are reminded that the shows is for children only. FIGHT T. B. BUY CHRISTMAS SEALS Choral Group Entertained Mr. and Mrs. J. Harley Crawford entertained ,the choral group and "their husbands and 'wives at their home fol- lowing the Carol Recital. There were about seventy-five guests who were delightfully entertained. Delicious re- freshments added' to the already en- oyable evening. Mr. W. A. ,Beecroft, oved a vote of thanks to the host nd hostess which was very heartily econded by the guests. An apprecia. ion of the work of (Mrs. Nelson Pick- 11, Mr. Sam Burton and radio station CKNX was also made. It is the intention of the Choral G G roue to sing carols at the Wingham eneral Hospital on or about Decem- ber 23rd., if suitable arrangements can e made. m a. s t e b Bingo and Turkey Draw The Wingham Legion will hold its annual 'Turkey Draw and Bingo in the Armouries, on Friday, December 17th. Secure your tickets from E. S. Lewis or any member of the Legion. Entertained at Tea Mrs• George Coulter entertained at a trouseau tea on Wednesday, Dec. 8, in honour of her daughter, Grace, whose marriage to Mr. John Pym took place on Saturday, Dec. 11th. The hostess, assisted by Mrs. H. V. Pym and the bride elect received the guests while Mrs. Norman McLaughlin and Miss Alice Reading. poured tea at a table attractive with pink and white mums and lighted tapers. Assisting in the tea room were Miss Ruth Gan- nett, Mrs. Wilfred Caslick. Miss Zora Cameron, Mrs. Clifton Walsh and Miss Mae Coulter. Miss Doris. Sheill, Mrs. Jack Walker and Mrs. Douglas Snell displayed the trouseau, PRESENTATION TO HOWICK RESIDENTS ST. PAUL'S WILD HAD SUCCESSFUL YEAR The annual meeting of St. Paul's Church Ladies' Guild was held in the Parish Room of the church on Wed- nesday afternoon of last week. There was a large attendance of the members, who received with great pleasure and satisfaction the annual report, which showed a larger mem- bership and the best financial state- ment in many years, The election of officers for the ensuing year resulted as follows: Ron, Pres., Mrs. (Rev.) E. 0. Lan- caster; President, Mrs. Fred Fuller; 1st. Vice, Mrs W. M. Connell; 2nd. Vice, Mrs. E. M, Snell; Secretary, Mrs. Elwood Armitage; Treasurer, Mrs. Maude Dodd. - During the business session several carols were sung with Mrs. Lancaster as piano accompanist, The rector, Rev, E, 0, Lancaster, complimented 'the ladies upon the excellent report pre- sented, Then came 4 pot hick supper, which really 'partook of the nature of a sunmtuous repast, Mloo tezel • With Which is Amalgamated The Gerrie Vidette and Wroxeter News Single Copies — Five Cents WINGHAM, ONTARIO, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 15, 1948 Subscription, $2.00 a Year in Advance COUNTY ORANGE ELECT OFFICERS NORTH HURON MORRIS FEDERATION MEETING UNIQUE . HELD CLUB LIONS FREE MATINEE ARE YOU WASTING FOR CHILDREN t. XMAS GREETINGS IN NEXT ISSUE Next week's issue •of The Advance. Times will contain the Christmas Greeting advertisements, Those wish- ing to run such an advertisement are requested to notify this office as soon as possible, in order that the necessary space may be allotted. It is our intention of contacting as many as possible, but there'is the pos; sibility that some may accidently be overlooked. , ANNUAL MEETING JUNIOR FARMERS FORMED UNIT • y. e e r f Jack Currie Elected President— Senior Group Promises Backing To Celebrate July 12th In • Brussels Next. Year The members of the L.O.L. for North Huron met in the lodge rooms .•on Tuesday evening last with a splen- did attendance. The following officers were elected for the coming year, County Master, Bro. John Dins- more, Gorrie. Deputy Master, ton, Bluevale. Chaplain, Bro., Londesboro. Rec, Sec., Fin. Sec,, ham. `Treas,, Bro. -Jos. sels. Marshall, 1st. Lecturer, Londesboro. 2nd, Lecturer, Pordwich. It was decided to celebrate the twelfth of July in Brussels next year , and invitations are being extended to neighbouring counties to join in the celebration. Earl Hamil. Bro. CAROL RECITAL WAS ENJOYED Emmerson Hash. Bro, C. Falconer, Blyth, Bro. Bert Isard, Wing- The first meeting of the North Huron Junior Farmers was held in Foresters' Hall, Belgrave, on Thurs- day night with about '70 district young people present. The assistant agric- ulture representative, Clarence Rennie, acted as chairman for the business. He stressed the importance of junior farmer activities in the county and expressed the hope that the greatest possible co-operation would be given by every young person in the com- munity. Murray Bradburn presented the slate of officers choen by the nomin- ating committee: The officers are: Hon. Pres.. C. R. Coultes; president, Jack Currie; Vice res., Frank Nes- bit, Audrey Brad rn; Sec.-Treas., Muriel Andeison; auditors, Ruth Bradburn, Bill Young; pianist, Elaine Walsh; assistant, Marjorie Watt; township directors, Harold Pocock, Maurice Hallahan, Patsy Anderson, Wallace Bell, Marjorie Watt and Harry Lear. ge of the 'and took cha The officers werti accepted by the group remain- der of the meeting. 7t was decided af- ter some discussion to call this branch of the junior farmers the "North Huron B.B.'s," as it includes Bel- grave, Blyth and Bikissels. It was de- cided to meet on thq second Thursday of every month. Mr CoulteS spoke to the group advising! club activities to keep up interest. The senior organi- zation is right behind the Jnior Far- mers and will help in every way pos- sible. Mr. Coultes stated. Mr. Sam Burton conducted a recreational per- iod. Jack Currie, the newly elected president, moved a 'vote of thanks to Mr, Burton.. Lunch was served,. Smith, Brussels, For the first time in history the campaign against tuberculosis is being waged on a global scale. Under the technical direction of the World Health Organization forces are being mobilized to combat tuberculosis in Europe. Asia and North Africa. Funds amounting to 0000,000 are being set aside for the campaign. The special menace of tuberculosis lies in the fact that people may have the disease without being aware of it. To search out tuberculosis a million and a half persons were X-rayed last year in Canada and a great part of the money for these examinations was raised by the sale of Christmas Seals. It is expected that the number of X-rays will be raised to two million this year. Medical Science has declared a vic- tory over small-pox, yellow fever and typhoid. With everyone helping a similar victory could be declared over tuberculosis. That victory has not come yet where 5000 people died of tuberculosis in Canada last year, and when another 60,000 are ill with the disease. Tuberculosis is a preventable and curable disease. Do your part to make the victory over tuberculosis com- plete. Buy Christmas Seals. Bro. Large Crowd Attended Christmas carols rang out in the Wingham Town Hall and over the air on Sunday evening as the Wing_ ham Choral Society gave their first annual carol recital. The first half- hour of the program was broadcast over CKNX. The concert was in aid of •the current ChriStmas Seal Cam- paign and during the broadcast an appeal was made by Mr. Ronald Rae, vice-president of the Wingham Re- creation Council. A silver collection taken at the hall netted a very genet.- ous total of $60.00. The choral group of fifty voices thrilled the large aud- ience as they sang their carols, some familiar—some not so fa9iiliar—but all of them tuneful and interesting. Assisting the' chorus was Miss Lois Whitney, soprano soloist, With sang two beautiful solos. Gordon teggatt and Sam Burton played, twe? 7, violin duets and a group of eight girls from the Wingham High School Glee, Club sang "All Hail the Power." The, stor- ies and comments about the carols were narrated by Ross Hamilton, CKNX announcer. At the pianb, and doing a magnificient piece of work was Mrs. Nelson Pickell, the regular accompanist of the choral group, Decorations on the stage were through the courtesy of Mr. John McKibbon, Mr. Charles McKibbon and Mr. How- ard Sherbondy. ' During the performance, Mr. 'Sam Burton, Director of Recreation in' lt- ed anyone interested in singing to -tt in touch with him, It is hoped that more men will take part after Chri k masespecially ,tenorsc,H.. :• - , Cecil Bateman, Everything Done Backwards At Lions Meeting The above heading may sound a bit foolish, but in keeping4 with the Lions regular supper meeting held on Friday evening at Hotel Brunswick. where everything was in reverse, we thought the heading should be backwards too. The meeting commenced with the Lions Roar and closing song and con- tinued throughout in *reverse and fin- ished with the opening song. The din- ner was also served in reverse, with pie first. It was fortunate for a trio composed of members of 1949 council, Jack Rea- vie, Hugh Carmichael and Norm. Welwood, that things were in reverse with the applause being •given before the number. Tailtwister 'cord. Buch- anan believed that no candidate should take office with ties of any kind, and in keeping with this thought, used his scissors to cut off their ties. Pres. Bill Tiffin•lk welcomed Rev. J. Pollock and Rev. W. A. Beecroft as guests. He informed- the Club that at the first January meeting the District Governor would make his 'official visit. Lion Charlie Roberts gave a report 'on the Zone rally held in Harriston and Lion Harley Crawford reported on the progress of the Christmas Seal Campaign. Over $2000 has already been received. Lion Bob Hetherington, for the Boys' and Girls' ,work committee, brought up for discussion the proposal to construct a larger open air skating surfaCe with a hockey cuchion in the centre, The club favored the idea if feasible, offering finaricial backing. The recent tag day for the Navy League netted $103.41, reported Lion Frank Madill. In appreciation of the catering ser- vices during the past year, the thanks of the club were tendered to Mrs. Grosse by Lion Frank Madill, who al- so presented her with a gift. A program of Christmas carols. sol- os by Lion Bill Conron, and a humor- ous rendition of "The Night before Christmas", or as Lion Sam Burton read it )'The Chris, 'before Nightmas" was enjoyed. Owing to the speaker for the even- ing being unable to attend, an interest- ing moving picture on Argentina was shown. The tailtwisters really had a busy evening with their fine boxes, every- one was fined, even for being on time and wearing his button. Those late contrary to general custom were paid ten cents. The Lions will again present their Christmas 'broadcast of carols over CKNX on Christmas afternoon. Bro. Harry Hunkin, Bro. Wm, Campbell, Capt. Norman Rawson Of Hamilton Was Guest Speaker The Forrester's Hall, Belgrays, ga with Christmas decorations, was th scene of the largest gathering of th Morris Federation of Agriculture eve held, when the group met for thei annual meeting and banquet on Wed nesday evening. About 175 person attended the banquet, which was cat ered for by the Women's Institute o Belgrave. Wilfred Shortreed, the pres ident, was master of ceremonies. Rev W. J. Moores asked the blessing,-and Gordon Bennett, Clinton, agricultura representative for Huron County, led the singing throughout the evening Miss Elaine Walsh was at the piano. Charles Hoffman, Bluevale, contribut- ed Scotch songs, with Mrs. Hoffman at the piano. Miss Louise Shortreed also sang two solos. • Mr. Moores introduced the guest speaker, Capt. Norman Rawson of Hamilton. Captain Rawson prophesied that the world is questionably drifting toward a third world war, the main cause of which, he believes, is our failure in human relations. We have relied too much, he declared, upon our own cleverness and organizing ability and not enough on eternal prin. ciples and the fundamental truths that would bring better relationships. Richard Procter moved a vote of thanks to the speaker. L. E. Cardiff, M.P., complimented the Federation on the erection of signs at the township roads and wished them every success. Gordon Bennett also voiced good wishes and expressed his desire to help in any way possible at any time. W. R. Lobb, Goderich Township, president of the Huron Federation, complimented the group and its president and told the audience of future plans. He said the British orders for bacon would be hard to fill with such reduced production of hogs. A resolution was adopted to be sent to Ottawa requesting that higher compensation be paid for rejections for T.B. in dairy herds. Harvey Johnston presided for the election of officers, which resulted as follows: President, Wilfred Short- reed; vice-president, George Hether- ington; directors, S. S. 1, ,Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Phelan; No. 3, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Yuill; No, 4 Mr. and Mrs. Reg. Watson; No. 5, Mr, and Mrs. Richard Procter; No. 6, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Bowman; No. 7, Mr, and Nelson Higgins; No. 8, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Bryan; No. 10, 'Mr. and Mrs. William Peacock; Union S. S. 3, Ber- nard Craig; No. 4, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Hamilton; No. 8, Russ Henderson; No. 11, Mr. and Mrs. Wilmer Cut- hill; No. 12, Mr. and Mrs. M. Rich- man; No. 17, Mr. and Mrs. J. Coul- tes; county directors, Wilfred Short- reed. Earl Anderson; hog producers' committee, Jack Wickstead, Nelson Higgins; cream producers' committee, George Hetherington . Carl Johnston. BRIDGE CLUB E. Wawanosh School Concert The Christmas concert will be held in S. S. No, 9, East Wawanosh, Cur- rie's School, on Thursday, December 16th. Programme to commence at 8.30 p.m. Admission 25c. High School Commencement The Wingham High School Com- mencement Exercises and Concert will be held in the town hall on the evenings of Monday and Tuesday, Dec. 20 and 21. CHURCH RE-OPENS AFTER DECORATING- The leaders at Bridge Club last -week were: North and South—Miss M. Mc- Callum and D. Kennedy; Miss Y. McPherson and Mrs. Geo, Beattie; 3'. L. Goodine and D. B. Porter; Mrs. G. H. Ross and Geo. Beattie. East and West--J. H. Crawford and R. S. Hetherington; Mrs. P. Dyble and G. MacKay; Mrs. F. A. Parker add 0. Haselgrove; Mrs. D. C. Na- smith and Mrs. G. C. Gammage. SPORT FESTIVAL - WINTER ? ? That's the question our somewhat bewildered Director of Recreation is asking, Undoubtedly we will have Winter, but the. qttestion is—will it be cold enough to make ice by December . 27th? Plans are now complete but they will not be published until next. week's issue. At that time it is hoped the situation will be clarified. SEND ADVANCE-TIMES AS CHRISTMAS GIFT Belated Greetings Mistakes will creep intO, print and in last week's issue in a couple of elec- tion cards of thanks' we had the can- didates wishing a prosperous 1948, We all know that tl,e year just clos- ing has been a prOSperous one,—and' their hopes were that 1949 would be just as prosperous. Looking for a gift for that son or daughter, now away from home Or for that particular friend who was raised in Wingham or district and now lives elsewhere? Then we can solve your difficulty. Subscribe to the Advance-Times for them. With every new subscription up to Decem- ber 24th, we will mail a beautiful card especially prepared and printed, con- veying the season's greetings and the information that you have subscribed to The Advance-Times in their name. There is no other gift that the ones away from home will appreciate quite so much as the weekly budget of old home town and district news as given in The Advance-Times. The rates are $2.00 to any address in Canada. Having held service in the School Room for several weeks, while exten- sive repairs and decorations were be- ing made, the congregation of Wing- ham United Church again worshipped in the auditorium on Sunday. The ser- vice was conducted by Rev. Geo. Dar- ey. D.D., Secretary of the Home Mis- sion Board of the United Church, who told of the opportunities present- ed to the Christian churches by the headlines in the daily papers. Special pre.Christmas music was supplied by the choir, who were assisted by a jun- ior choir of 40 voices. Jr. and Sr. choir sang "Sleep Little Dove" an Al- satian noel, and "What is this Lovely Fragrance", a French noel arranged by Healy Willan. The anthem by the Sr. choir was "Christmas Day" a choral fantasy of Christmas carols ar- ranged by Guston Hoist. The choirs were tinder the leadership of Mr. W. G. Burton with Mrs. W. W. Currie at the organ The new heating plant which re- places the two old furnaces is the largest size circulating air-condition- ing furnace and is placed in a central- ly located room along with the organ blower equipment. The heat is carried in ducts around the outside walls with the registers placed under the win- dows where any cold drafts may oc- cur. The system, using oil from a 1000 gallon tank, is entirely automatic and is "zone controlled", to give heat to either the auditorium, the Sunday School room or the Ladies' Parlour at any one time. Since this system filters the air of all dust, the committee were able to decorate the entire church in pastel.. shades. The Sunday School room is done in soft tones of green with gold curtains on the windows. Green also prevails in the auditorium, the ceilings pannelled in soft peach divided with fine gold lines. In order to give a little more interest and warmth, the alcove and walls under the gallery are painted a dusty rose, There is no stencil decoration, the windows giving colour during the day, while a careful use of blue and gold around the win- dows add the needed colour at night. Two new electric clocks, the gift of one of the members have been install. ed. and the whole decorative scheme s one of beauty, , simplicity and dig- nity. The memorial pipe organ has been, completely overhauled for the first ime since its installation. New chairs, n two sizes, of tubular steel construe- ion, with natural plywood seats and asks have replaced the old ones in he gunday school roorn. These were he m of the members of the Sun- day School. Special electric wiring for moving picture equipment has been nstalled and a 'hew cement sidewalk aid from John St. to the Side door of he church, It is of interest to note that the ontracts for practically all this retie. nation and decoration were filled by. members Of the congregation, CUT. CHRISTMAS VESPER SERVICE IDEAL CHURCHES - DIVIDE BEQUEST . Bequest of "around $1,500" to "Knox Church, Wingham," where there is no church by that name, cre- ated a problem for Chief Justice Mc- Ruer in weekly court at Osgoode Hall, Toronto, on Thursday. J. H. Shannon, counsel for eXecu- tive of the estate of the late Miss Jessie Beck of Harriston, asked the court for advice and direction in dis- posing of the bequest. lyIiss Beck, said counsel had listen- ed to religious talks and 'sermons over a radio station at Wingham and made a gift to "Knox Church, Wingham" for the purpose of continuing these broadcasts. "The deceased resided 'at Harriston and formerly lived' at Wingham, where she, attended the United Church," said Mr. Shannon. "She had a very definite object, the broadcast- ing of religious talks." J. 'Harley Crawford, for Wingham United Church, said one quarter of the residue of her estate was left to broadcasting. • "What churches broadcast?" inquir- ed the chief justice. "The United Church and St. And- rew's Presbyterian Church," replied Mr. Crawford.' "The bequest • to Knox Church was meant for one or the other. She made many gifts to the United Church. We contend the gift was meant for the. United Church. "They are anxious that the wishes of their aunt be carried out," stated John E. Pritchard, representing the next-of-kin. Mr. Pritchard added that it seemed Miss Beck's intention to benefit the United Church at Wing- ham and the fund could be paid to the church there. Campbell Grant, representing St. Andrew's stated Miss Beck had made, gifts to Knox'Shurch at Harriston, to Pentecostal 'church and whenever ehe made bequests to the "United Church she so specified, and could have done so in the case of that church at Wingham. "Many of those churches which were Knox 'church before the union have kept and used the name -after Union. thi name Knox And John Knot Signifies Presbyterian Church." Counsel said 'if the church which was meant could not be determined, the gift could be divided between the two. Chief Justice Meitner solved the problem by cutting the gift into two equal pgrts and giving each church hid Dance at Royal T. You are welcome at the Royal T. every Saturday night for your dancing pleashre from 9.30 to 12. Will \Winter In Florida Mik and Mrs. A. J. Walker le last week by motor for Daytona Beach,' Florida, where they will spend the winter months. High School Dance The Christmas High School Dance will be held in the Wingham Arm- ouries on the evening of Wednesday, December 22nd. Music will be furnish- ed by Eric Scott and his orchestra. All former pupils are invited to at- tend. Tickets may be secured from all senior students, A large congregation attended the C.G.I.T. National Christmas Vesper service on Sunday evening in the new- ly decorated Wingham United Church. The procession singing "Angels from the realms of glory," the girls all in white middies, filled the choir loft. Margaret -Sanderson led in the call to worship and prayer. Joan Ir- win read the Christmas story in St, Luke and St. Matthew. The third president, Pauline Swanson, read sev- eral Christmas poems. During the ser- vice the congregation joined in var- ious carols and the C.G.I.T, gills sang "Behold that Star." Rev. Mr. Beecroft engrossed the congregation with the story of "The Black Madonna." The theme of the candle lighting service was based on the C.G.I.T. pur- pose as stated by the girls to "Cherish Health, Seek Truth, Know God, Serve Others". Those who lit the central candles and explained their symbolism were: Jean Bain, Connie McIntyre, Donalda MacDonald, Josephine Wil- loughby, Shirley Foxton. While all sang "The First Nowell" each of the girls went down to have their candle lit at a central one and all formed two candlelighted circles in the dimmed church. Mr. Beecroft closed the ser- vice with benediction. Auxiliary To Legion Meeting The Ladies' Auxiliary to the ,Can. adjan Legion will hold its regular monthly meeting on Wednesday, Dec. 15th, at 8 p.m. in the Legion Home. Please note the change of date, Mem- bers are urged to be present and bring their dues for 1948. rt I.O.O.F. Held Successful Euchre The Oddfellows held a very success- ful euchre in their rooms on Monday evening, when twenty-two tables were in play. The winners were, ladies, first Mrs. Gordon MacKay; second Miss Jean Wilton; Mrs. N. L. Fry won the first prize playing as a gent- leman, with Alvin Seli second.. The proceeds were in aid of the 'Cancer, Polio and T.B. Fund sponsored by Grand Lodge. News Budgets Crowded Out Owing to late rush of advertising we regret that several news budgets had to be held over to next week., United Church Christmas Service Special Christmas services will be held in Wingham United Church on Sunday, December 19th. The entire evening service will feature both sen- ior and junior choirs singing the be- loved carols and anthems of the Christmas season. Solos, quartets and small groups will also be heard, Glenannan School Concert You are invited to attend the Christmas concert to be held at Glen annan School on December 22nd., commencing at 8,15 p.m. Please bring lunch and cups. Admission 35c. Smutty Dinner At Brunswick Hotel Served from 12 to 1.80 and 6 to 6.80. Three choices of meat, one fowl. Xf-sVlNtal%V6V-iV PROCLAMATIO\ AT THE REQUEST OP A NUMBER Or CITIZENS AND BY MOTION OP THE TOWN COUNCIL, I HEREBY PROCLAIM Monday, December 27th (Boxing Day) AS A 0 Mr. and Mrs. Justin A. Will. new residents on the B. Line, Howick, re- ceived ' a pleasant surprise On Satur- day evening last, when Mr, and Mrs. Murray Smith, Mr. and Mrs, Floyd, Reid and Mr. and, Mrs. Georald Doug. las representing friends and neigh- bours from their, former home in Staples, Essex County arrived to spend the week-end. They presented them with a pair of Hudson Bay blatikett, Chenille bedspread, tri-lite floor" lamp and hassock. To Mrs. Will front the Ladies Aid of Oakland tn. ited Church came a plastic purse and a sum of money 'as well' as their good wishes for success and happiness in their new home, Public Civic Holiday t t b t t 1 t c AND CALL UPON ALL GOOD CITIZENS TO OBSERVE sqg SAME DUNCAN KENNEDY, Mayor. eatitVOMMAISIV