HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1949-02-09, Page 1INT, PLAY-OFFS
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The Stainton Spitfires lost two close
games over the week-end to end the
group schedule, on Saturday at Kin-
cardine losing 5-3, and on Monday,
Lucknows won 6-5.
These games have ma bearing on
the group standing and were rushed
through in order that playoffs for the
group championship might commence.
The first game of the Group play-
offs in the "A" series will be held in
the Wingham Arena on Saturday
night between Kincardine and Stain-
ton Spitfires.
LucknoW will continue in the "B"
series,
RED CROSS*SOC1ETY
ANNUAL MEETING
Officers Elected and Financial Report
Was Received
Sunday Dinner At
Brunswick Hotel , —
Served from 12 to 1,30 and 5 to
6,80, Three choices of meat, one fowl.
WOMEN'S INSTITUTE
The February meeting of the local
Branch of the Women's Institute will
be held on Thursday, Feb. 17th, at
2.80 p.m., in the Council Chamber.
The roll call will be answered by
"A First Aid Hint," The Motto for
the month, "Our Health is our• Wealth,
Guard it Well." The topic, Social
Welfare, will be taken by Dr. R. N.
The hostesses are Mrs. M, Swanson,
Mrs, W. Henry, Mrs. B. Godkin, Mrs.
R. E. jaekson, Mrs, C. Wade and
Mrs. J. Walpole.
$ 3618:40
Norma Dinsley, Treasurer
Audited and found correct.
W. A. Galbraith.
Jan. 19th, 1949.
MIDGETS LOST
TO PALMERSTON
The Wingham• Lions Midgets lost
at Palmerston on Friday night, by a
score of 8-2. The first -'period ended
one all, but Palmerston secured a
safe lead when they scored 4 in the
second period.
During the third .period the Lions
goalie, Ron Murray, was hit across
the face, with a stick, and suffered a
slight loss of memory through shock.
He was taken to the Hospital on his
arrival hOme, where he was a patient
for a day.
The Wingham Mur-
ray, defence, Gerrie and Jenkins; cen-
tre, Stainton; wings, Merkley and
Newman; alternates, Hanna, Skim;
Chittick, Bain, Hutton, Nimmo.
In Hospital In Sault Ste. Ma*rie
Neil Williamson of . Satilt Ste. Marie
and formerly of Wingham, is at pres-
ent a patient in the hospital there,
having undergone an operation,. His
many friends wish him a speedy re-
covery.
Send the kind of Valentine you
would like to receive. 'Rust Craft' on
display at McKibbons.
AUXILIARY LEGION
INSTALL NEW OFFICERS
The dies' Auxiliary to the Legion
installed the new officers for 1949 at
the January meeting. Past President,
Mrs. H. Town had two very success-
ful years in the chair,
The new officers installed by Mrs.
W. Hamilton arc as follows:
President, Mrs. G. H. Ross; 1st
Vice-Pres„ Mrs. H, Campbell; 2nd
Vice-Pres,, Mrs. Geo, Williams; See'y,
Mrs. W. McKenzie; Treas., Mrs. L.
Hingston; Pianist, Mrs. Sanderson;
Standard Bearer, MrS. H. Browne Sr.
Convener of Lunch Committee, Mrs,
S. Bateson.
Those eligible for membership in
The Women's Auxiliary to the Legion
are: mothers, wives, sisters and daugh-
ters (over 16 years of age), Anyone
wishing to join may contact Mrs;
Harry Browne Sr., or any other Merit-
her of the Auxiliary,
With Which is Amalgamated The Gorrie Vidette and Wroxeter News
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Died In England
Mr. Fred Fuller received word of
the death of his brother, Mr. T. B.
Fuller, on Tuesday, February 1st., in
London, England.
Fractures Wrist
*Mrs. Margaret Cotttts was the vic-
tim of a nasty fall on Monday on Vic-
toria St, bill, which caused a double
fracture of her wrist. Her daughter,
Mrs. George Stewart of London, is
with her mother/Her many friends
wish her a speedy recovery,
Broke Ankle In Fall
XAn,untortunate accident occurred in
Toronto last Friday when Mrs. W.
G, Hamilton of Diagonal Road, who
had been visiting in the city,
slipped, fracturing the small bone
above the ankle. It will remain in a
cast for six weeks. She is at present
at the home of her son, Jim and Mrs.
Hamilton, /
St. Paul's Ladies Guild will hold a
Valentine Tea and sale of homemade
baking in the Parish room of the
church, on Saturday, Feb. 12th, at
3 p.m,
There's a Rustcraft card for every
occasion on display at McKibben's.
The Wingham Kinsmen Club held
its regular dinner meeting last Friday
night at 7 o'clock in the Queen's Ho-
tel, President Art Loucks was in the
chair, and although the attendance
wasn't up to par, due mostly to sport
activities that evening, the members
present had a very enthusiastic meet-
ing.
This was the second time since the
Club was forrised, that a period of ex-
tended fines was introduced, and due
to various infractions of Kin protocol,
nearly every member was nicked for
close to the maximum. There was
much odds and ends of business to
be dealt with, and plans were final.
ized for special entertainment for the
next meeting, February 18th, when
the birthday of Kinship will be ob-
served. It was brought out that this
would be an appropriate time to in-
vite prospective members to attend the
meetings, and each member was urged
to bring a.future member if at all poss-
ible. It was felt that, since the Club
is now on a good footing, it was de-
sirable to enlarge the membership.
Another important item on the Kin
business agenda was the formation of
a Kinettes' Club in Wingham, em-
bracing the wives of present and fu-
ture Kinsmen. While this was
thought to be a worthwhile adjunct to
the Kinsmen Club, it was felt by many
members that the formation of this
new group should be left to some fu-
ture date, until the Kinsmen Club
itself has achieved a complete mem-
bership, Then plans would go for-
ward for the formation of a Kinette
Club as soon as possible.
All, however, was not business. A
sing-song was enjoyed heartily by all
the members, with Song Leader Kin
Johnny Brent and Harold Victor
Pym at the piano, The special enter-
tainment for the night was presented
by "Dusty" DeNyke, the Log Cabin
Balladeer, a new member of the
CKNX staff. "Dusty" sang his fa-
miliar folk songs, and if the applause
was any indication, he'll be back again
with the Kinsmen in the not too dist-
ant future.
President Art then asked for a com-
plete review of activities from the
chairmen of each committee, and urg-
ed the chairmen, the committees and
all members to live and think Kins-
manship. The next regular meeting
will be held at the Oueen's Hotel on
Friday night, February 18th, and a
full attendance is requested for this
anniversary meeting.
Colonel William Torrance Gal-
braith, a former Bluevale boy, born in
Howick Township, who attended the
Wroxeter High School and Wingham
Business College, a graduate of Vet-
erinary Science at Toronto University
of Toronto, with post graduate stud-
ies overseas, returned recently after
an absence of twenty-three years
where lie was engaged in medical and
veterinary research to accept a path-
ological appointment with the United
States Department of Agriculture. Dr.
Galbraith was formerly associated
with the late Sir Frederick Banting,
discoverer of insulin at London, Ont.
A record of the doctor's writings, his
researches of ethical work appears in
the Canadian "Who's Who" and
Barnes "Landed Gentry (England).
Whilst in Britain Dr. Galbraith re-
fused to accept the honour of knight-
hood. He married Miss Muriel Miles,
a well-known English soprano, who
formerly resided at London, Ont,
In early years he was a writer on
the Wingham Advance and is well
remembered in Wingham and district,
where relatives still reside. His twin
sister, is Mrs. Arthur E. Watts of
Lqndon.
Bylaw to Set Remuneration to Council
Members given Readings
The Wingham town council met on
Monday evening with ali'members pre-
sent except Coun, Rintoul, Mayor
John Reavie, presiding,
The following communications were
received and dealt with.
London Free Press, re their centen-
nial publications, This was referred
to the Chamber of Commerce. '
Turnberry Township School Board,
expressing appreciation for the use of
the hall.
Chairman of Legislative Committee
of the County of Perth, seeking the
endorsation and backing of the town
to secure a surfaced road as travelled
by bus to Kitchener. No action.
Utilities Commission requesting in-
tformation on right-of-way at the new
sub station on Minnie St. The council
ordered a deed prepared setting the
right-of-way at 32 feet.
Attorney-General's Department, ad-
vising of a training school for Police
to be held at Kitchener. The council
agreed that if possible both members
of the local police force attend.
Salvation Army; seeking a grant at
the time estimates are struck,
Dept. of Planning and Development
advising of a conference to be held in
Toronto on March 17 and 18. This
was referred to the Chamber of Com-
merce.
County Engineer, re road rebates,
and asking that the municipality re-
port on what work will be necessary.
The Mayor and Treasurer were
authorized to make application to the
Dept. of Highways for the balance of
1948 grant.
"Central Mortgage and Housing, in-
cluding an account for fill. This was
ordered returned, advising that the
town had completed all their obliga-
tions in this regards.
The Finance Committee presented a
number of accounts properly certified,
These Were ordered paid.
The clerk was instructed to write to
the C. P. R. regarding the number of
piles in the river and which may have
serious results sluring the Spring flood.,
Coun, Campbell' for the Street Com-
mitte, brought up for consideration the
necessity of securing another man to
help with the work, It was decided
to advertise for utility man for town
work.
Coml. Carmichael, chairman of the
Fire Committee, brought up the ques-
tion of fire truck rental. He felt that
it was costing the town considerably
snore than they were receiving. It
was decided to revise the rates lied
the new fee was set at $50.00 for the
first hour and $35.00 for each hour
thereafter.
A bylaw to provide for paying re-
muneration to the Mayor and members
of the Council was read a first and
second time. The rate allows the May-
or a salary of $100 per year, and the
Reeve and Councillors $5 per meeting,
but not to exceed $75 per year.
A bylaw to provide for 1949 expen-
ditures on roads and streets, approp-
riating $6700 work this work was pas-
sed.
The matter of the safety conditions
at the Arena were discussed, and the
Property Committee was instructed to
confer with the manager.
The Street Committee was instruct-
ed to secure and have erected school
zone signs.
JUVENILES AND
BANTAMS WIN
YWingliain minor hockey teams rung
up two more victories on Thursday
night, the juveniles edging Seaforth
7-5, and the Kinsmen bantams shut-
ting out Clinton, 2-0,
Wingham Bantams—Goal, Camera
on; defence, Chittick, Scott; centre,
Gregg; wings, Gerrie, Hutton; alter-
nates, Crump, Hopper, Gibb, Fry,
Stainton, McClure..
Wingham Juveniles—Goal, Sang-
ster, defence, Gammage, Watson;
centre; Hilbert; wings, Hopper, able],
alternates, Stainton, Merkley, Brophy,
McMillan, Jewell, Welwood.
FEB. W.M.S. OF
ST. ANDREW'S
ST. ANDREW'S HAD
YEAR OF PROGRESS
Board Of Managers Authorized To
Proceed With New Church
Seating
The annual meeting of St. Andrew's
Presbyterian Church was held on
Wednesday evening, The different or-
ganizations showed a year of progress,
The meeting was 'opened with a short
devotional •period by the minister,
Rev. A. Nimtno, after which Mr. R.
IL Lloyd was appointed chairman and
Mr. W. H. Haney, secretary.
The reports as presented were
adopted. The treasurer's report show-
ed the church to be in an excellent
financial condition. After paying the
year's expenses and 'purchasing $1000
of Dominion of Canada Bonds, there
still remained a balance of $1529.26.
The Budget had been exceeded and
e$1500 had been forwarded to the
church Treasurer and $605.75 had
been raised for the Advance for Christ
and Peace Thank-Offering.
The Session report showed that 27
had joined the church during the year,
1) by certificate ,,and 18 by Profession
of Faith, the present membership be-
ing 490.
The receipts for the different )rgan-
izations were: Happy Gleaners' Mis-
sion Band, $104.75; Women's'Mission-
ary Society, $732.29; Junior Congreg-
ation $10.00; Goforth .EVening Auxil-
iary, $237.42; Ladies'Aid, $919.19;
Sunday School $286,91.
The election to the Board of Man-
agers for a term of three years result-
ed as follows: T. A. Currie, W. H.
Haney, Wm. Ford, Jas. A. Carr, Ron-
ald Rae. For Trustee, Murray Rae,
was elected to fill the vacancy caused
by the death of his father, the late
Donald Rae. Mrs. Gord. Godkin and
Miss M. L. Currie were appointed
auditors.
The repairing and remodelling of
the Church is now in, progress and
the Board of Managers were authoriz-
ed to proceed with the purchase of
new seats for the church. The total
estimated expense is $25,000.
Votes of appreciation were tendered
Rev. A. Nimmo for his excellent
leadership, and to Mr. Harold Victor
Pym, and his choir. Both were voted
salary increases.
Dance At, Royal T.
You are welcome' at the Royal T
on Saturday night for your dancing
pleasure from 9.30 to 12. Garnet
Farrier's 5 niece band.
jll In Hospital
Rev. 0, J. Coupland, pastor of the
Baptist Church has been ill with
pneumonia, and is a patient in Wing-
ham' General Hospital. /
Curlers Interested In Artificial Ice
A meeting of members of Wingham
Curling Club is being ,,held in the
Club rooms tonight, February 9th, at
8.30, to discuss the installation of arti-
ficial ice. All members are urged to
attend,
Margarine Sold Locally
\is Margarine made its first appearance
on grocers shelves here on Friday, and
retailed at 45 cents a pound. Many
sales were believed to be the results
of curiosity, and the opinions in the
products were varied./
Bowlers Bridge
The ladies of the Winham Bowling
Club held their bridge party on Wed-
nesday 'evening in the Council Cham-
ber; with six' tables in the play, The
winners for the evening were 1st.,
Mrs. C. B. Armitage, and 2nd., Mrs.
W. H. French.
Mrs, Haines of Clarksburg, is vis-
iting with her sister, Mrs. W. G.
Adams and Capt. Adams,
W.M.S. OF THE
UNITED CHURCH
The Monthly meeting of the Wom-
en's Missionary Society of the United
Church was held on Tuesday, Febru-
ary 1st, in the Sunday School room
with a splendid attendance. Mrs. L.
Hiseler, who was in charge of the
worship service was assisted by Mrs.
D. Hutcheson, Mra Hiseler reviewed
a chapter of the Study Book, "West
of the Gorges," In this chapter, Dr.
K. Beaton tells of the pioneer work
done by the late Caroline Wellwood,
in establishing a nurses' ,training
School for Chinese girls.
The president, Mrs, N. Underwood,
presided for the ,business. It was fee
paying month and several new mem-
bers were added to the roll,
A social hour followed. The tea
table was prettily decorated and cen-
tred by a birthday cake in honour of
the president'S birthday.. The greet-
Ingi of the Auxiliary were extended
by Mrs. W. A. Beecreft.
BELL TO IMPROVE
WINGHAM EXCHANGE
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Magneto System To Change To
Common Battery Type
Better telephone service for Wing-
ham will result ,from the conversion
of the exchange here to common bat-
tery operation next June, W. G. Ham-
ilton, Bell Telephone manager, an-
nounced this week. Work has already
commenced on the complicated task
of changing over the present magneto
system to the "crankless" common
battery type. ,--s>
After the hange, Wingharn tele-
phone users will no longer turn a
crank to call the operator or to "ring
off" after a call is completed./
Instead a light will glow on the
switchboard as soon as the receiver is
lifted, telling the operator that some-
one wishes to make a call. When a
call is completed and the parties have
hung up, lights on the switchboard
once more informs the operator, and
she disconnects the lines.
The main benefits of the new 'sys-
tem are faster handling of calls and
quicker clearance of lines after con-
versations are finished. A further im-
provement will be the reduction of
rings heard on party lines. By means
of "divided code ringing" a party-line
subscriber will hear only \half the
rings on his line.
Changing over a telephone ex-
change is a complicated operation; it
involves the installing of new switch-
boards and extensive changes in the
wire and cable system connecting tele-
phones with the exchange. The tele-
phone instruments in subscribers'
homes, offices and stores must also
be altered so that they will work un-
der the common batttery system. Lat-
er they will be replaced by more mod-
ern, compact sets, without the familiar
hand-crank.
All these operations are co-ordinat-
ed so that the final conversion can
be carried through in a matter of
seconds, with virtually no interruption
of service.
As some telephone numbers may be
changed at the time of the conversion
the manager advises subscribers to
check before ordering stationery or
signs in which telephone numbers are
printed or displayed.
The new exchange is designed to
serve all present Wingham subscrib-
ers and to allow for expansion for
some years.
Play At Belgrave Postponed
"Mr. Bean from Lima" a play by
Blyth Young People and sponiored
by Trinity Anglican Church A.Y.P,A.,
has been postponed and will be pre-
sented in the Forrester's Hall, Bel-
grave, on Friday evening, February
18th. Admission 40c and 25c.
Rust Craft Valentines are on dis-
play at McKibbon's. Get yours early.
Dental Offices Closing Notice
The dental offices of Dr. A. W.
Irwin and Dr. Geo. W. Howson will
be closed from February 14th to 18th
inclusive.
Made Honorary Member
Mrs. David Hamilton who has been
a member of the True Blue Lodge for
over '50 years' was made an Honorary
member of the Lady Verner Lodge,
No. 11 of. Toronto, recently. She be-
came a member of the lodge after the
Wingham Lodge disbanded some
years ago,
Barrie Flyers Defeat All-Stars ,
Before 1,800 fans the Barrie Flyers
in the Wingham Arena on Saturday
night, defeated the Huron-Bruce All
Stars 12-2. Barrie scored five in the
first, four in the second and three in
the third. Nichol, of Southampton and
McPhail of Goderieh, scored the All
Stars' two tallies' in the third. The
Flyers, in their initial appearance
in this district received a great ova-
tion. Moe Elliott, Clinton, coached the
All Stars,
Dance In Belgrave
In Forrester's Hall, sponsored by
Junior Farmers, on Wednesday, Feb,
16th, Wilbee's Orchestra. Lunch
Counter. Popular prices,
BRIDGE CLUB
An eight table game was played at
Bridge Club last Thursday evening
with the following results;
North and South—Mrs. G. S. Cam,
eron and G. Williams; Mrs. J. A.
Wilson and Mrs, G. Roes; Mrs.
G, Godkin and Miss McPherson;
Mrs. C Nasmith and R. P011ock.
East and West—Mrs. J. J. Brown
and Miss M. McCallum; S, Ilether-
itigtort and /„Mason; 11, Crawford
and N. j. Vielivood Mrs. A. R. Du,
Val and 13. Porter..
BLUEVALE BABY
DIED SATURDAY
Resulting From A Fall Into
A Boiler Of Hot Water
Gail Thompson, the two and 'one-
half year old daughter of Mr, and Mrs.
John Thompson of Bluevale, died in
the Wingham General Hospital, on
Saturday, February 5th, 1949, as a re-
sult of 'burns which she received when
she backed into a boiler of hot water.
Although the burns were not as deep
or serious as were at first thought to
be, the terrible shock proved too
much for her tender years.
Her death is mourned by her par-
ents, four brothers, John, James, Wil-
liam and Robert, two sisters, Kay and
Sharon.
The funeral service was held Mon-
day afternoon from the home of her
parents, and was conducted by the
Rev. Leland C. Jorgensen of Knox
Presbyterian Church, who based his
message on Matthew 18-3. Except ye
be converted and become as little
children, ye cannot enter into the
Kingdom of Heaven. The many beaut-
iful floral tributes were borne by a
number of little friends of the deceas-
ed.
The pallbearers were four cousins,
Keith Thompson, Jack, Harry and
Reginald McDougall of Wingham. In-
terment took place in Wingham ceme-
tery.
F B. Y. P. A.
After the singing of several chorus-
es and the opening hymn "The Gos-
pel Bells are Ringing" led by Mr.
Glen Schiefele, Mrs. Bruce MacLean
took charge of the meeting. Mr. Reg.
Collar gave the opening prayer. A
Bible quiz conducted by Miss Vivian
McLean sharpened the minds and wits
of those present. A short reading en-
titled "Hindrance to Unity Among
Christians" read by Bruce MacLean
was followed by a solo "The Garden
of My Heart" by Mrs, Reg. Collar,
and a duet, "Lead Me to Calvary" by
Mr. and Mrs. Glen Schiefele, The
hymn "Sing Them Over Again to Me"
was followed by a reading "Are We
Andrews" by Mrs. Frank Collar.
After the scripture reading, Pro-
verbs 8, taken by Ezine Tucker, Mrs.
MacLean gave the topic, "Blessings
of Obedience." The hymn, "Take my
Life and Let it Be" and prayer by
Mr. Wilmer Harcourt closed the
meeting.
Play Rehearsals
Progress Rapid
Lions Club Sponsor
"Nothing But the Truth" is a fam-
ous Broadway Comedy that never
fails to delight audiences everywhere.
The cast of the play are findi,pg it
packed with laughs and the most dif-
ficult obstacle to overcome is the urge
to laugh while rehearsing. The char-
acters are true to life and are being
played by some of our best talent.
The Lions Club are sponsors and be-
fore long they will be after you about
the matter of tickets for the Play,
March 14th, 15th and 16th. Don't
miss it!
Won Life Insurance Trophy
Mr. Stewart A. Scott, representative
for the Montreal Life Insurance Com-
pany for Wingham and District was
awarded the Fred Love Trophy at an
Agency meeting held at the Branch
Office in Hanover on January 21. This
Trophy is presented to the representa-
tive obtaining the largest volume of
issued 'business in the Agency.
JUNIOR FARMERS
VISITED PEERS
Twenty junior farmers from the.
Gorrie and Wroxeter neighborhoods
last week went to Stratford for a tour
of the Whyte Packing Co. plant.
Spending morning and afternoon at
the plant, they saw what happens
from the time the live hog enters the
south end of the building until the
cooked ham, sausages, tinned lard,
meat loaf, and a score of other pro-
ducts leave the shipping platform at
the north end.
In the morning the touring Juniors
were given an opportunity to judge
a group of four live hogs for bacon
quality. They then follow the hogs
through the stages of processing, judg,
ed.the four carcasses on the rail, and
heard experts explain what the offi-
cial grades would be, and for what
reasons.
The 'tour was organized by Gordon
Bennett and J. C. Rennie, of the De.,
partmetit of Agriculture office,
ton. Explanations of the plant Onerad
tionS were given by R. W. Richmond,
Arthur B. McCaugherty, and other
members of the Whyte staff.
FIRE TRUCK RENTAL
RATES INCREASED
MAY FORM KINETTE
CLUB IN WINGHAM
Next Meeting To Observe Birthday
Of Kinsmanship
Valentine Tea
Attended Schoolboys' Bonspiel
A rink of youthful curling enthus-
iasts, Pred Riehl, Irving Elliott, Wally
Haselgrove andGeorge. Gammage, at-
tended the Ontario Schoolboys' Bon-
spiel at Guelph last week.
/ / Bruce Forum
Huron-Bruce Farm Forum met on
February 7th, at the home of Mr. and
Mrs. Wilfred McKague with an at-
tendance of 10. The topic for discus-
sion being "Food in Sales Clothing."
The question "Is advertising of food
products in the best interests of (a)
the producer, (b), the consumer.
Our forum thought that when the
producer advertises his products, he
has a better chance of getting sale
for them, and that advertising also
helps the consumer because he knows
where he can buy the different pro-
ducts and what grade and quality he
is getting.
We also thought that the individual
producer should be partly responsible
for the merchandising of farm pro-
ducts, to see that his products are of
high quality and suitably prepared for
Market, but the processors . and
erg ,.have their part to do also.
The remainder of the evening was
spent playing progressive euchre with
prizes.. for high score going to Mr.
and Mrs. x Campbell, for low. score
to Mrs, Itiek. MeTtague and Frank
McCormi ck, Prizes for lonNands to
Mr. and Mrs. Ross Iting The .next
meeting will be at the home of Mr,
and Mrs. A, Campbell.
$ 3618.40
Expenditures
Amount remitted to Div, Head-
quarters $ 1403.00
Blood Transfusion Service
(26 donors) 260,00
Can. Appeal for Children 300.00
Assistance to local flood
victims ...„„.,„ ,,,,, 246.75
Equipment for Wingham
Gen. Hospital 432.30
Petty Cash, postage, etc. 5.00
$ 2647.05
Bal. on hand Dec., 31, 1948 971.55
The tenth annual meeting of the
Wingham Branch of the Canadian Red
Cross was held on Thursday evening,
February 3rd.
After the treasurer's and secretary's
reports of work done in 1948, the fol-
lowing were elected as the executive
for the coming year:
President—Dr. W. A. McKibbon.
Vice-Presidents—Rev, Alex. Nimmo
and Mrs. R. H. Lloyd.
Treasurer—Miss Norma Dinsley.
Secretary—Miss Kathleen Pringle.
Secretary for Blood Clinics—Mrs.
W. J. Greer.
Chairman of Campaign Committee
—John P. McKibbon.
The financial statement:
Receipts
To bal. on hand Jan. 1 1948 $ 813.55
Campaign Fund 2804.85
Will Attend Opening Of Parliament
R. and Mrs. A, Nimmo and Mrs.
5. W.' Hanna, will accompany John
W. Hanna, M.P.P., to Toronto and
attend the opening of Provincial Par-
liament on Thursday, Feb. 10th.
Legion Euchre •
A very successful euchre was held
on Friday evening in the Legion
Home, when 14 tables were in the
play, Ten games were played with
Mrs,' Lorne Gardner winning 1st.
prize for the ladies saith 75 points and
Lorne Gardner 1st for the men with
71 points. Mrs.. Roy Mundy won the
special prize with 74 points.
Culross Alps Forum
The meeting was held at the home
of Mr. and Mrs. Foster Marshall. Two
groups discussed the subject, "Adver-
tising a Farm Product," It was decid-
ed that advertising and attractive dis-
playing is always a benefit to both
producer and eensurrier. On the second
question it was thought that the farm-
er should take the responsibility of
merchandising farm products but that
it would be impossible in the common-
ity unless done by an organization,
such as a fruit board or Co-Operative.
Ettehre was enjoyed for the remain-
der of the evening, with high points
going to Lorne Edwards and Noreen
McAllister' and low points to Tom
Nicholl and Mrs. Nicholl. The next
meeting will be held at the home of
Mr. jack Burchill.
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The regular monthly meeting of
the Women's Missionary Society of
St. Andrew's Church, was held on
Tuesday afternoon, at three o'clock, at
the Manse. The President, Mrs. L.
Fortune, occupied the chair and open-
ed the meeting with Invocation, The
scripture reading and meditation was
taken by Mrs. 5. W. McKibbon, and
Mrs. W. Hammond gave the Glad
Tidings Prayer. The secretary, Mrs.
T. A. Currie, gave her report, and
the general business of the meeting
was conducted. The offering was re-
ceived and the Offertory Prayer was
given by Mrs. N. L. Fry.
A. vote of thanks was tendered Mrs.
Alex Nimmo for her hospitality in
having this meeting at her home, ow-
ing to present renovation to the
Church.
The topic for this meeting, entitled
"To Whom Shall We Go," from the
current Study Book, "Enter China",
was very ably given by Mrs. R. Mow-
bray, and was very much enjoyed by
all present, as it gave a very vivid
description of conditions in China,
both past and present. The Treasurers
Mrs. George Olver, then read her re-
port. After the closing hymn, the
meeting was adjourned with prayer
by Mrs. R. H. Lloyd.
RETURNS AFTER 23
YEARS OVERSEAS