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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1949-04-06, Page 1ANNUAL RECREATION ASSOCIATION MEETING Planned for Monday, April.. 11th The regular monthly meeting of the Wingham Recreation Council was held on Monday, Mar. 28th, The secretary reported that•letters had been sent to various church groups offering aid in Arts and Crafts but no replies had been received to date. An Arts and Craft's summer course for school tea- chers and community leaders is being offered this summer in Toronto. Certi- ficates are issued for this 'course by the Department of Education, Some examples of the work units are: Paint- ing, Leatherwork, Pottery, Woodcarv- ing, Drama. Anyone interested- may contact the Recreation Council, The Secretary also reported that the ;Ontario Recreation Annual Confer- ence is being held on April 8th to 10th, in Kitchener. It is hoped that others in this community besides the delegates H. Wild and W. G. Burton will attend some sessions. The Director reported that the Jun- ior Choral Group is rehearsing faith- fully and will be heard this Spring. The Senior Choral group are prepar- ing for their Spring Concert early in 'May. This concert will feature solos ,well as the two Choral groups. Plans were made to provide table tennis for Juniors on rainy days. Mr. Burton also reported an increased at- tendance of the Saturday morning story hour group who hear special re:. cords as well as stories and are learn- ing an operetta. All reports on "Nothing But the Truth" were excellent and other towns are asking for a presentation. The annual meeting of the Witig, ham Recreation Association is to be held on Monday, April 11th, at 8.80 in the Town Hall. Since the officers of the Recreation Council are to be appointed anti, a report of the year's programme in Recreation is to be presented, all active, citizens sltou it be present. If Recreation Wilighani IS to benefit everyone, every group Would be represented at this Mating on April iith. Music Recital At Blyth "Huron County Registered Music Teachers will hold a Music Students' Recital in Blyth Memorial 'Hall, on Saturday evening, April 9th, at 8.15 p.m. Admissioa 25 cents," Attended Meeting In Goderich Mrs. J. Walpole, Mrs. A, R, DuVal, Mrs. Wm. Ford and Mrs. F A Parker were in Goderich on Monday attend- ing the executive meeting of the West Huron Women's Institute Kinsmen's First Annual Ball The Wingham Kinsmen Club will hold their first annual Ball in the Wingham Armouries on Tuesday, April 19th. Music by Eric Scott and his orchestra. Dancing 10 to 2'. Couple 82.00, Group 13 Met Group 13 met in the Auxiliary Room of -Wingham General Hospital, on Tuesday evening, for their work meeting, Following ,,the work period a social hour was enjoyed when lunch was served, • SOFTBALL MEETING THURSDAY NIGHT This is you arc interested in the Senior 'A" Softball Team DON".1: MISS THIS MEETING. It's the organizational meeting and your chance to vote for' what you want in Senior, "A" Softball. The time 8 p.m. sharp, Thursday, April 7th. The PLACE—The Town Hall, Come on, you Softball players and interested people, You'll soon be hearing "PLAY DAL" You are welcome at on Saturday night for pleasure from 9.30 to Farrier's 5 niece band. ner was accompanist. He won many Dance friends_ with hiS flawless performance —never intruding upon his fellow art- ists but always adequate. The Concert Association is too be re-organized and is to have representa- tives from the communities outside Wingham. It is hoped that this will make the Association 'a permanent or- ganization and in the event that the Recreation Director should leave town, it could quite easily carry on, The membership -campaign will open in Majd All members will be given first, opportunity to renew their mem- berships. If any member decides not to renew, the large waiting' list will be consulted and the memberships avail- able will then be distributed in the order of the list. Mr. Burton would like to thank those who helped move the piano, and all those who helped to make the evening passible. At Royal T. the Royal T your dancing 12. Garnet CURLERS AND BOWLERS ANNUAL BANQUET Prizes Presented For Round 'Robins Winners — Pictures Enjoyed The annual banquet of Curlers and Bowlers was held in St. Paul's Clrurch basement on Friday evening, and was an enjoyable event with about 100 in attendance, Mr. John P. McKibbon, a. president of the Curling Club, acted as chairman, with Mr. W. 13. Conran leading in the community singing and accompaniment by Mr. Harold Victor Pym. The chairman welcomed the. Curlers from Be'more and Brussels and one of the old faithfuls, Mr. Chas. Elliott, who has recently been seriously ill. Rev. W. A. Beecroft conducted a brief memorial service for a former curler, the late J, J. Evans, and in memory all stood in a moment's sil- ence. Mr. Gordon MacKay told. of the progress made in regarding the install- ation of artificial ice, and Rev. W. A. Beecroft reported on the financial drive, stating that as a conservative estimate, $10,500 was in sight and of this $8,600, had been definitely prom- ised. He Would like to see the small children have the use of the ice for skating. Mr. W. H. French, president of the Bowlers spoke briefly and stated as the meeting was primarily for Curlers, that their election of officers would be held at a later date. He also re- ported that. the lady bowlers were sponsoring a social event for the Club -in the Council Chambers -on Wednes- day evening; April 6th. Mr. G. C. Gammage moved a hearty vote of thanks' to the ladies of the church for the splendid banquet pro- vided, to which Mrs. F. Fuller replied. Mr. J. R. Rae presented the follow- (Continued on page five) All political parties were represented when the Easter Seal Campaign was officially opened in Ottawa with the Prime Minister St. Laurent, buying the first sheet from "Timmy", cloven year old crippled boy who is repre- sented on the Easter Seals as being typical of the work done by Service Clubs and their Society for Crippled Children in alleviating the crippling conditions -amongst afflicted young- tiers. Autographing the Seals for "Timmy" are left, to right Prime, Min- ister St, Laurent; Gordon Graydon, Progressive Conservative Party Whip; Solon Low, Social Credit'Leader, and M. J, Coldwell, C.C.P. Leader. Eighty-, five million dollars worth of Easter Seals will go on sale to raise $225,000, to aid crippled children. The Wing- ham Li0118 Club are sponsoring the campaign locally, and ask for a on- erotic response to aid these unfortunate f children, , PICTURES SHOWN AT KINSMEN VIEW FILM COUNCIL INCREASES ME APPOINTED LEMON MEETING OF HURON COUNTY ' CEMETERY RATES TO CAI WINNAM Sunday Dinner At Brunswick Hotel Served from 12 to 1.30 and 5 to 6.30. Three choices of meat, one fowl. Choral Concert May Thirteenth The Wingham Choral Society an- nounced that its annual Spring Con- cert would be presented on Friday, May 18th, hr the Town Hall, It will feature music by both the Senior and Junior Choral Groups as well as solos and other interesting features. HOLDING HOLY WEEK SERVICES During Holy Week, services have been arranged to be held in the follow• ing churches at 8 p.m, Monday, April 11th --Anglican Church. Tuesday, April 12th-Presbyterian Service in Anglican Church. Wednesday, April 1.3t1i—Paptist ,Ciiutch, Thursday, April 1.4--4Iimited Church, Friday, April 16 h--Salvation Army. Offerings to be given Canadian Council of Churches. The London Hunt and Country Club was the scene Monday evening ,of a complimentary dinner tendered • to Mr, R. E. McKinney, General Sales Manager of Supert est Petroleum Cor- -poration Limited, by executives and 4temln.rs of Head Office Staff, Mr. McKinney who is retiring front the position of General Sales Manager 'to take over the distributorship of the Company's products in Wingham and ,Seaforth Branches was presented by ;Mr. J. G. Thompson, President of ;"SUPERTEST", with a sterling silver tray and set of cocktail glasses. In his 'remarks Mr. Thompson paid. tribute to the contribution made by Mr, Mc- Kinney during the twenty-five years of iris association with the Company. Mr. L. Baragar, Vice-President .arid General Manager, acted. as chair- man of time evening and expressed his pleasure that Mr, McKinney would continue to be associated with the Company, In addition to members of Head Office Staff there were also -present Mr. Grant Davis, Manager of Tor- onto Division; Mr, J, A. Leslie, As- sistant Manager, Toronto Division; Mr. 3, B. Hargreaves, !Manager of London Division and Mr. C. J. Engel, Branch Sales Manager, London Divi. sian, • FIRE COMPLETELY DESTROYS FACTORY Collection Contract A master and his violin brought thrilling music to Wingham last Wed- nesday evening, The master was The most disastrous fire of recent years destroyed the plant of the Wing- Eugene Kash and in his hands was his ham Manufacturing Company in an famous Guadanini original, a sensitive early .morning blaze on Thursday, The instrument made to be played, by an alarm was sounded about 2,45 a.m. artist of Mr. Kash's stature. From the by Alvin Seli, driver for Currie Trans- opening notes of the Chaconne, which port, as be was jeaving for Toronto. began the program, the audience real- While the origin of the fire is uns, ized that it was hearing something in known it was firgt noticed near the violin music rarely heard in these boiler room at the north end of the parts. three storey brick building. The blaze Technique — tone — expression— spread rapidly and exploding drums yes! but over and above those some- of paint and oil soon put it out of con-what common gifts, that indefinable trol. a- something that spells genius. Add to The factory owned by Mr. Charles that the fact that fhe program was Cook, has been in operation for the wisely chosen to explore practically past 21 years in the manufacture of every feature of tone and colour and toilet seats' and other small articles, you will realize why the audience was It employed about 20 hands./ The so thrilled. building- was situated over the C.N.R. The writer would rather not single tracks and across the road from sev-out any one solo but instead would eral gasoline storage tanks, and had like to mention .those outstanding fea- the wind been reversed a catastrophe tures which stamp Mr. Kash an artist might have resulted. As it was, burn- of high quality indeed. To begin with ing embers were carried across other he had a fine robust tone but he knew how to be lyrical. He was as much at home with the furiously brilliant pas- sage as with the beautiful, subdued legato. Harmonics were liquid clear and the extremely high passages re- tained the fullness of the lower regis- ters. Aild the expression! —every shade from the brutally forthright at.. tack to the whispering melancholy mood. Hearing Mr. Kash perform was a great experience for everyone — we shall hear him again if possible! Mr. Kash brought the film "The Story of the Violin" which was shown to the school children of Wingham and district in the aftentoon. The film was written and directed by Mr. Kash for the National Film Board. After the film the. children were invited to gather at the front of the hall and see the magic violinabout two hun- dred stayed and stayed, firing innum- erable questions and getting interest- ing and satisfying answers. On the program was the dance team of Kol- lander and Tameanko performing the modern dance. This is. a branch of ballet which allOWS -flioie scope for expression. The dancers design their own subject and express that subject by any movement that they think will make it clear to the audience. The audience ,found it entirely new and very much to their liking. One com- to take place in London in mid April, plaint: not enough of it! Gordon Kush- The Play "The •Blue Bag" will be presented by Wroxeter talent in the Community Memorial Hall, White- church, at 8.30 ,ono Friday, April 8th. Dancing, will follow to the music of Tiffin's Orchestra, Admission 50c., children 25c.• Lunch 'counter, Proceeds for Building Fond. Single Copies -- Five Cents With Which is Amalgamated The Gorrie Vidette and Wroxeter News WINGHAM, ONTARIO, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 6th, 1949 Subscription, $2,00 a Year in Advance Transferred To San Francisco Mr. George Smith, a former Man- ager of the Wingham Branch of The Canadian Bank of Commerce, has erica to San Francisco Cal., as President of the Canadian Bank of Commerce 'there. / 'Engagement Announced Mr. and Mrs. George Glousher wish to announce the engagement of their daughter, Edith Marie of London, to Douglas Stirling McColl of Toronto, son of Mr. John McColl and the late Mrs. McColl of London. The wedding CONCERT THRILLS LANE AUDIENCE Eugene Kash Performed Brilliantly The regular meeting of Branch No. 180 of the Canadian Legion was held on Tuesday night, March 29th, at the Legion Home, John Street. Comrade" Don Namith gave a short address onaflying along with a brief history of the R.C.A,F. from its be- giiiiting the present time.aCofili'ade Nasmith pointed -out how private fly- ing would be very unsatisfactory as yet, unless taken up as -a hobby and this would be a rather expensive past- time. Following his remarks he show- ed moving pictures taken during his stay in the Airforce. These were found to be very interesting. ' The applications of Mr. Thomas Darling and Mr. Charles White, both of Wingham, were found satisfactory and these men will be initiated at our next meeting. "XComrade Ross Vogan D.F.C. was initiated into the Branch and it was pointed out that Ross is our only D.F.C. man, and we are proud to have Ross as a member of this Branch. It was decided to have a Legion storage tanks for a couple of blocks banquet in the early part of June for and ignited shingles on the residences its members and their wives, also a of J. H. Crawford and A. Mcintyre public dance in the Arniouries in May, and a barn at the rear of Mrs. Chas. Carter's residence. These were soon extinguished with no daamage result- ing, The damage was at first estimated at about $60,000, but that is now con- sidered low, the correct figures being between $75,000 and $100,000. .Besides a large quantity of finished goods, two carload of lumber and all machinery' was destroyed. Teeswater firemen were Oummoned and arrived at about 3.30. The com- bined efforts of the two 'brigades sav- ed the dry kiln and a stock pile of lumber at the west side of the building. Of the main building nothing was left but the four walls and portions of these were later knocked down for safety purposes. One end of the building was used by Calvin Burke for storage for his electrical equipment, this was removed with" the exception of about $10.00 "1:jt1 'loss of the factory is a terrific blow to the owner as only a -small amount of insurance was carried, and at present Mr. Cook's plans for the future are indefinite. This firm has al- ways had a ready market for their products and it is hoped that in., some way it will be possible to continue, Accepts Position At Hydro Office y Miss Grace Holmes, graduate of Wingham High School Cori mercial Course, has accepted a position in the office of the Wingham Utilities Com- mission. She will.,„start her new duties at once. Play and Dance At Whitechurch Wingham Manufacturing Co. Plant Gutted By Blaze of Unknown Origin 'Brussels conducted the meeting. Plans week, The rink of D. Nasmith, G. C. were completed for Holy Week ser- Gammage, J. A. Wilson and Murray vices and other routine business. con- Rae, skip, won -first prize in their sec- sidered. tion, and the rink eil Capt. Goodine, The- speaker was the Rev. Jas. A. J. R. Rae, H. Walker and A. M. Calcy of Gorrie, who poke on "Our Crawford, won third prize present costs, Conn. Gurney presented a motion setting new rates for perma- Relations' to Our Neighbours." After Dance At Belgrave vent care, digging of graves and con- strutting foundations. This was ap- the paper had been presented a dis- cussion period followed. A vote of thanks was extended the speaker. Lunch was served by Mrs. Lancas- ter assisted by Mrs. George Beattie. Rev, Mr. Martin of Belmore, express- ed the thanks of the meeting to the host and hostess. showed interesting. color slides to round out the evening. As usual Kin Johnny Brent was Song-Leader and did his usual commendable job. Due to Good Friday on April 15th, the next regular meeting of the Wing- ham Kinsmen Club will be held on MINISTERS OF THE Friday, April 22nd., at the Queen's Hotel, T here is much important busi- DISTRICT MET ness to be discussed, and a full at- tendance is requested. The Wingham and District Council I of Churches met at the Anglican Rec- Curlers Won At Walkerton sociation convention held in Toronto. tory, •Wingliam, on Monday afternoon.' Three tenders were received for the Five rinks of Wing,ham Curlers at- Her departure"from Tara will 'be a The president, Rev.' R, Wilson of tended the Bonspiel in Walkerton last - collection of garbage, from Mitchell distinct loss to the conununity as. Willie Roy McKay and Gordon Mc- Gregor. The latter being the lowest, who le. was accepted. Feeling that the rates charged for cemetery work were too low to meet Attends Director's Me'eting A. R. DuVal attended a director's meeting of the Fur Farmers of Ont- ario held in Guelph on Wednesday of, last week, Ribbon medical officer of Health, was These matters were left to the differ- I the members that the Wingham Kins-' read and accepted. ent committees. men would like a large representation Middlesex frisurance Agency Ltd., Following the meeting a social even- at the Kin Convention to be held in re pension plan for town employees.' ing was enjoyed also a few hands London starting May 14th. Plans were This was left over for further discus- around with the l'paste boards" which also made for the second Ladies' sion later. proved that some of our members are Night, in conjunction with the annual The Clerk reported that he had writ- financial wizards, election of officers on May 6th. The ten letters to Mr. Stringer of the Pro.: reason given for the combining of vincial Police and also 'to -Constable these two, was that a new slate of of- Chas. Salters, appreciating the court- i ficers must be elected before the Con- esy and efficiency of policing during vention on May 14th. the absence of Chief T. W. Platt, while The following were the l ea di ng 1 The entertainment at lastFriday's attending Police School at Kitchener. scorers at Bridge Club last week. meeting consisted of color films and Wingham ;Utilities Commission re- North and South-H'. H. 'Crawford slides, including -tlie popular film quested information as to the number and 0. Haselgrove. Mrs. G. MacKay ,THE BOOKS DRIVE ON, recently of street lights required on Hillcrest. and Mrs. F. A. Parker; M rs. J. H. purchased by the National Film Board Crawford and Mrs. D. B. Porter; Mrs. ere Ottawa, and dealing with the work The Mayor was authorized to arrange lighting matters with the Commis- J, A. Wilson and Mrs. J. M E. Goodine. of the mobile library service in Huron sion. East and West—Miss M. Johnston County. This picture was of special, Mr. T. Darling requested permis- and Mrs D. C Nasmith; J A. Wilson interest locally, 'because Kin Tom Rai. sion to purchase from the town a lot and D. C. Nasmith; Mrs. H. C. Mac- forty wrote the script anad ,..did the on Angus St. He to construct a new Lean and P. Dyble; Mrs. A. R. Du- narration in this production. Kin Scott house within a year. Coun. Rintoul Val. and Miss M, MacLean. ,Reid and Kin' Ross Hamilton then was instructed to write Mr. Fisher Comrade Don Nasmith Speaker Gordon McGregor Awarded Garbage'Charles Blythe of Tara, Fills Vacancy Caused By the Retirement Of W, F. Burgin= The following item is taken from. the Tara Leader and speaks for itself of the appointment of a new C.N,R. agent replacing Mr. W. F. Bergman, who recently retired. Mr. Charles Blythe, CNR Agent Isere has recently received notice of his appointment as agent at Wingham stand seats, They were of the opinion and his many friends throughout the that $500 would be necessary, The district, while extending congratula- tions on his well deserved promotion, will regret his departure. Mr. Blyth came to Tara in Septem- ber 1941, • and has proved himself a Township of Turnberry approving very courteous and efficient official the new rates for the use of the Fire since he had had charge of the local truck, ' station, As a citizen, he has been out- Mrs. Sturdy, regarding the high li- standing, lending his support and or- cense fee for pin-ball machines. The ganizing ability to every worthwhile council favored having the fee as at activity in the village particularly in present. the United Church, of which he was Recreation Council, re grant for a faithful member, an elder and chair- summer progam and requesting a rep- man of the session, envelope steward resentative be appointed from the and usher. He took a leading part in Town Council.. Coen. Joe Clark was all phases of work for its advancement, appointed as representative, and will be greatly missed by minister, The annual report of Dr. W. A. Mc- fellow :officials and congregation. While his chief interest was in his church, Mr. Blythe found time to lend his support to other organizations in the village. He has been an active member of the Rotary Club, of which he is a past president. The Horticul- tural Society, also had his full sup- port, of which he is also a past presi- dent, He waas also an active member of the Tara Board of Trade and al- though he did not hold office in the organizati2n, he faithfully attended its meetings, s'here his advice and judge- ment on various matters were always timely and well considered. Sporting activities also Claimed his support when time from his other duties permitted. He was a member of the Tara Curling Club and took ' part in the local bonspiels and skipped the winning rink to victory in the final one held by the club this season. In all his activities, particularly in connection with the Tara United BRINE 0.1111 In the Forester's Hall, on Friday, April 8111. Dancing 10 to 1 to the music of Farrier's Orchestra, Sponsored by Belgrave Athletic Association in aid of Building Fund. Lunch Counter, Ad- mission 50 cents. A lively and important Kinsmen meeting, took place last Friday night at the Queen's Hotel in Wingham, With this month seeing a full roster of activities in the life of the new _club, President Art Loucks was a busy man throughout the evening, Along with the business, there was the light- er side, too. And, the Fine Period was so spirited that many Kinsmen 'called this the best meeting to date, President Art reminded the assemb- lage that April is the "big month". Many important dates are in the of- fing with the Kinsmen dance to be held in the Wingham Armouries on ;Tuesday, April 19th. Plans for this dance were finalized at lack Friday's meeting, and committees were ap- pointed to handle the various details of this important project. Another date to remember is April 22nd., for NominatiOn Night and on April 29th, the. Modern Male Choir of Kitchener, along with' supporting guest artists will be heard in recital in the Wing- ham Town Hall. While these matters were being dealt with, President Art reminded Plans Made For Many Activities This Month proved with the increased rates to take effect at once. The Council decided to employ Harold Foxton on an hourly basis if agreeable to him, and also changed the system of pay for cemetery helper from a yearly rate to an hourly rate. Come Rintoul reported that he had received an estimate for the re-siding of the fire tower. This was left over for further discussion, Bylaw No. 1204, in connection with the Waterworks, to provide for the installation of a deep, well automatic pump was given first and second read- ing. The mayor intimated that a special meeting might be called later in the month to strike the estimates and set the 1949 tax rate. giving -notice that the -old.. building• Church, Mr. Blythe has been ably supported by his charining" Wife, who, near McKenzie bridge be removed im- mediately. in addition to her work as a valued member of the choir and the ladies' quartette was also identified with the various women's organizations of the church, including the afternoon Auxil- tion to be held at Ottawa, May 23, 24, iary and the Mission Band. Like her 25, husband, Mrs. Blythe was also an act- A number of accounts as presented tive member of the Horticultural Soc- by the Finance Committee, properly i ety and only recently was its dele- :dered paid. gate to the Ontario Horticulture As- Mr. Haney, as Building Inspector, discussed several matters regarding building procedure, and as Assessor, giving dates of the annual conven- Council promised consideration when striking the estimates. Several communications were re- ceived and read including: All members of the Wingham Town Council were present on Monday evening for the regular monthly meet- ing. A A delegation from the Softball As- sociation 'with Mr. R. A. Coutts as spokesman waited on' the Council re- questing financial assistance in keep- the park in shape and repairing grand Saturday afternoon, May 7th, is the, date of the Spring Rummage Sale. sponsored by the Ladies Auxiliary to the Wingham General Hospital. Everyone is asked, at housecleaning time, to make up a box, clothing, dishes, hats, shoes, etc. Everything is acceptable and can be sold. Horticultural Speaker Coming The Wingham Horticultural Soc- iety have secured John A, Weall, as- Assistant Professor of Horticulture at the 0.A.C,, Guelph, to address a gath- ering at the Wingham High School, on 'Thursda'y, April 28th, HONOURED PRIOR TO DEPARTURE RUMMAGE SALE