HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1949-06-01, Page 1SOUTH BRUCE W.I.
DISTRICT ANNUAL
Held At Whitechurch On Wednesday
Of Last Week
The District Annual meeting of the
South Bruce Women's Institutes was
held in the United Church, White-
church, last Wednesday with a splen-
did attendance. The District Presi-
dent, Mrs, Phillip Stewart of Luck-
now presided and the meeting was
opened by singing of the Institute
Otte, and 0 Canada. Mrs. Robert Reid
of Paramount read the scripture les-
son and all repeated the Lord's Pray-
er in unison. After the mintues of the
last meeting were read and adopted,
the roll call was answered by thir-
teen Institutes. The reports of the
Boat'd of Directors and the report of
the Presidents Of the Jr. Institute was
gives by Mrs. D. Gillies of Ripley.
Miss Margaret Rae sang a solo.
Mrs. White gave a report of the
Officer's Conference. held at Guelph,
on May 5, 6. This report has since
been given over CKNX. The report of
the Federated Women's Institute of
Ontario Board of Directors was given
by Mrs. A, Hamilton of Atwood amid
the report of the Standing Commit-
tees were given as follows: Agric, and
Industry, Mrs. R. E. Begg of 'Tiver-
ton; Citizenship, Mrs. J. E. Rowe of
Kincardine; Home Economics, Mrs.
Cecil Holland, Reid's Corners; Social
Welfare, Mrs. White, Ripley; Public-
ity, Mrs. George Fisher, Whitechurch;
Historical Research, Mrs. Walter Mc-
Kinnon, Lucknow, The meeting then
adjourned and the ladies repaired to
the Banquet provided by the local In-
stitute in the Memorial Hall, where
over one hundred and thirty delegates
were served a splendid dinner.
Returning to the church the meeting
was opened by Community
and Rev, W. J. Watt gave the address
of Welcome, with Mrs. Kenneth Mac-
Donald of Teeswater replying. Miss
Jean Scott, Home Economics Director
in this district, then gave her' report
on her work among the Girls Clubs
and Mrs. C. Hewitt and Mrs. C.
Kempson of Kincardine sang a ,splen-
did duet. A discussion followed on the
Co-operative course for 1949-50 and
the choice of program fell on Person-
ality and Dress and this course will be
given at Whitechurch and Ripley this
fall.
Mrs. McKosh of Ripley gave a read-
ing on the work of the R,C.,M, Police.
Mrs. Jas, Boyle of Holyrood, who had
been the District Delegate to the ,Con-
vention at Guelph, then gave her re-
port, and a duet was sung by Ripley
ladies. The Departmental speaker for
the day was Miss Anna P. Lewis. who
gave a very interesting talk on all lines
of Institute work, giving words of
criticism and words of commendation.
The election of officers was held
with Mrs. Hamilton in the chair and
the President elected was Mrs. Mc-
Kellar of Ripley with the Sec.-Treas,
Mrs. Melvin Rowe of Teeswater; Ag-
ric. and Canadian Industry, Mrs. W.
J. Douglas, .Lucknow; Citizenship,
Mrs. J. E. Rowe; Health and Home
Economics, Mrs. Cecil Holland; Com-
munity Activities and Public Relations
Mrs, White; Resolutions, Mrs. George
Fisher; Historical Research and Cur-
rent Events, Mrs. Walter MacKenzie,
Lucknow.
Mrs. Hamilton and Miss Lewis eon-
ducted a Question Drawer and a vote
of thanks was given the local Institute
and an invitatioe was accepted to
meet at Holyrood in 1950. The Nat-
ional Anthem closed the meeting.
Prother Died In West
Mrs. Alfred MeCreight received the
sad news of the death of her brother,
David J. Weir, at Dubuc, Sask., on
Tuesday, May 31st,
Attend Assessor's
Convention At Ottawa
Mr, and' Mrs. W. H. Haney of
Wingham and Mr. and Mrs. A. Alex-
ander of Goderich, attended the Con-
vention of Association of Assessing
Officers of Ontario held in Ottawa,
May 23, 24 and 25th.
On their trip by motor they travell-
ed along the North Shores of Lake
Ontario and Prince Edward County,
also part of the Thousand Isles and
thence to Ottawa, returning along the
Ottawa River to Renfrew, through
Algonquin. National Park, Muskoka
and other scenic places.
While the convention was in pro-
gress the ladies of the party were'
taken through the Parliament Build-
ing, the mint, and many other notable
buildings, There was also boat riding
on the Ottawa and Rideau. All were
taken through Ottawa and Hull by
bus to special places of interest.
The Association mentbership is the
largest of any itateicipal officers on
the North American Continent, having
at present over 480 'members.
Incidentally the trip was taken on
Mr, and .Mrs, Haney's 42nd. wedding
Anniversary which was celebrated on
May 22nd.
Tea and Sale of Baking
The Ladies Auxiliary to the Legion
-will hold a Tea and Sale of Baking at
the Legion Home, John St., on Satur-
day afternoon, 'June 18th.
SOFTBALL SCHEDULES
Group 2 Junior Ladies
June 4—Brussels at, Clinton
" 11—Wingham at Brussels
" 18—Clinton at Winghain.
" 25—Clinton at Brussels.
July 2—Brussels at Winghain.
" 5—Wingham at Clinton,
• 9—Brussels, at Clinton.
" 14—Wingham at Brussels.
" 16—Clinton at Winghant.
" 19—Clinton at Brussels.'
" 23—Brussels at Wingham. ;%. " 26—Wingham at Clinton.
Group 1 — Men's 'C' Softball
• May 26—Belgrave at Fordwith
" 27--Gorrie at Wroxeter.
" --Bluevale at Stone School.
" 31--Fordwich at Gorrie.
Bb " —Bluevale at elgrave
June 1—Stone School at Wroxeter
3---Gorrie at Bluevale,
• :Wroxeter Fordwicle
4—Belgrave at Stone School.:
7—Bluevale at Wroxeter.
" —Pordwicli at 13elgrave
" at Stone School.
" 10--Wroxeter at Garde.
" .--Stone School at Fordwich
13,—Pordwich at Wroxeter.
Belgrave at Bluevale.
" 1./`-f-Bluevale et Garde.
• 18e—Stone School at Belgrave.
" 20..--Stone School at Bluevale,
" 21.--Belgrave at Goirit,
" 24e—Wroxeter at Stone School
" 27,—Wroxeter at Bluevale.
• 280—Fordwich at Stolle School
80--Gorrie at teleran,
July 1—Bluevale at Fordwiele
S—Belgrave Weeixeler.
" -GaGothic at Pordwieli.
The curtain Was rung down on the
current Bridge Club season last Thurs-
day. A regular game, with eleven
tables in play, was followed by a
social gathering and lunch s at the
Brunswick Hotel, at which time the
cups and prizes were presented. The
award winners were, Mrs. H. ,C, Mac-
Lean, Mrs. J. H. Crawford and Mrs,
A. R. DuVal, in the ladies section,
and for the men, •W. H. French, G,
Williams and 0. Haselgrove.
The following were the leaders in
the final game.
North and South—Miss C. Isbister
and Mrs. F. A. Parker, Mrs. J. 5.
Brown and Miss M. Johnston, 0. Has-
elgrove and D. B, Porter, 'R. R. Hob-
den and G. Williams.
East and West—Mrs, H. Campbell
and Mrs. J. E. Goodine, D. Kennedy
and J. Mason, Miss M. McCallum and
W. H. French, Mrs. G. Godkin and
Mrs. D. B. Porter.
The fourth series of games for Ont-
ario Bridge League, Master Points
was also concluded. The winners were
D. Kennedy 1.34 (master points); W.
H. French .67; Miss M. Johnston .34;
Miss M. McLean .17; Mrs. j. J.
Brown and Mrs.. F. A. Parker (tied)
,07 each.
Temperance Speaker Here
Rev, John Linton, representing the
Temperance Federation spoke in the
Wingham United Church on Sunday
morning.
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EAST WAWANOSH
FEDERATION NEWS
On Wednesday evenings May 25th,
the East Wawanosh Federation met
at the home of Mr. H. L. Sturdy.
Here the men were divided into two
groups for the purpose of erecting road
marker signs, on the East and West
Boundaries of the 'Township.
Later on iii the evening the men met
in Wingham in the dining room of the
Queens Hotel, where Mr. S. P. Hall-
colivetier in charge of the sign
erection, had spade arrangements for
a dinner. At the conclusion of the
dinner Mr, Hallahae turned the chair-
manship over to Mr. J. Buchanan.
The regular monthly business meeting
followed.
Mr. 1t, Corbitt of CICNX was • an
invited guest at the dinner and after-
wards was called on for fora few remarks.
Mr. Jack Carrie, President of the Bel-
grave Junior Partners was also called
on, The appreciation of the gathering
Dog Tax Overdue was conveyed to these men by a hearty
clap, for their remarks,
bog taxes for the Town of Wing- Mr, S. P. Hellahait and Me, Beemiti
ham are now Overdue, and at least 100 Were appointed to re-approach the
are yet unpaid, Instructions have been Council with the road sign expenses.
given to take action against all own., On motion by f3. Leggatt and J.
ers'and to destroy all unlicensed dogs. 11, Campbell, the meeting adjourned to
T. W. Platt, t meet again at call of the Exeeutive. A,
Chief of Police, , D, Campbell, Seey:Treas,
Rh Hon. Louis St. Laurent will" visit
Huron County tomorrow, Thursday,
June 2nd. The arrangements for the
visit as outlined by the Liberal Execu-
tive, are as follows:
The Prime Minister and Mrs. St.
Laurent with their official party will
be met at Kincardine in the after-
noon by the Liberal candidate for
North Huron, R, S. Hetherington. K.
C., and Mrs, Hetherington and will
arrive in Goderish at 6 p.m. by motor
car. Accompanying the party will be
Walter Harris of Grey-Bruce, Parlia-
mentary assistant to the Prime Mini-
ster.
On their arrival in Goderich Mr.
and Mrs, St. Laurent and their travel-
ling compactions will be guests at a
small dinner party arranged by the
Candidate and the' North Huron Lib-
eral executive.
The public meeting will be at the
Agricultural Park at 8.30 o'clock,
There will be seating accommodation
on the grandstand for a large crowd
and cars may be parked in the field'
under supervision. The. Blue Water
Band will be in attendance.
The chairman for' the meeting will
be Reeve Elmer Farrish of Howick
Township, president of the North
Huron Liberal Association and the
Liberal candidates, A, Y. McLean of
Buron-Perth, and R. S. Hetherington,
of North Huron,. will be introduced to
the gathering, There will no .doubt be
a welcome to the distinguished visit-
ors by county and local dignitaries.
Presentations To
Mr. and Mrs. H. Green
Mr. and 'Mrs. Harry T. Green, who
'leave shortly for their new home at
Sheddon, Ont., were guests of honour
recently 'at two pleasant events.
On Wednesday evening, May 11th,
about thirty friends arrived at their
home for a surprise bridge; party, when
they were presented with a lamp table.
On Monday, May 16th, the Bank of
Commerce Staff, with their wives and
friends held a dinner party at Hotel
Brunswick at which time Mt. and
Mrs, Green received a white table
lamp,
Hospital Group Met
The CEILIDH met at the Wing-
barn General Hospital on Monday
evening, May thirtieth. A social time
followed the work period, and the hos-
tesses were Miss Katharine McGregor
and Miss Bernice Blake.
Service At High School Appreciated
X The hot food served each day at the
Wingham'High School to the'students
who travel there by bus has been very
much appreciated by the parents, as
well as by'the students, who found it
made a great imprOvement to their
otherwise cold lunch.
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ST. ANDREW'S CHURCH
RE-OPENING SUNDAY
St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church
which has been undergoing extensive
alterations and decorating for the past
several weeks, will hold its re-opening
services on Sunday next, June 5tlt. A
former Wingham boy, Rev. D, K.
Perrie, B.A., Leamington, will be the
guest speaker for this occasion.
Services wilt be held at 11 a,m. and
7 'p.m. At the morning service the
dedication will take place,
Mr. Ray L, Dedels, tenor, of Kitch-
ener, will be the soloist at both morn-
ing and evening services. Special
music by the choir under the direction
of Harold Victor Pym, organist and
choir master.
MASONS ATTEND
DIVINE SERVICE
Paraded to Si. Paul's Church On
Sunday Evening
The Wingham Dodge No. 286, A'.
& A.M.,', held its annual church ser-
vice in St. Paul's Anglican Church on
Sunday evening, May 29th. A large
number were present including visit-
ors from neighbouring lodges.
The rector, Rev. E. 0. Lancaster,
delivered an inspiring address on true
building, taking as his text, Ephesians
2:20, "Built upon the foundation of
the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ
Himself, being the chief corner stont"
The choir under the leadership of
Mr. Roy Mundy rendered the anthem
"I will Exalt Thee, My God, My
King," with the soprano solo being
taken by Mrs. Wilfred Henry.
Passed First Year Prec2Medical
X Jim Hall, son of ,Mr. and Mrs. W.
S. Hall, has been successful in secur-
ing first class honours in his first year
pre-medical at Toronto University./
Hospital Auxiliary Meeting
The Ladies Auxiliary to Wingham
General Hospital, will hold. its annual
meeting at 3 o'clock on Friday after-
noon, June 3rd, in Council Chamber.
Accepts Position With Hydro
)(Miss Mary Porter, recent employee
of Kerr's I.D.A. Mug- Stere- haS
cepted a position as stenographer with
the Rural Hydro and commenced work
this week./
Liberals Win In Newfoundland
Premier Joseph Stnallwood's Liberal
Party won 19 of Newfoundland's 27
seats to clinch a powerful majority in
the island's first legislature as a
Province of Canada.
Passed Second Year
Miss Marjorie French, daughter of
r. and Mrs. W. H. French has 'been
successful in passing her second year
in occupational and physical .therapy
at the University of Toronto. /
Office Closed Saturday Night
The office of The Advance-Times
will be closed this Saturday night,
June 3rd., in order that all members
of our staff may have the opportunity
of hearing the Leslie Bell Singers.
Legion Banquet
The Wingham Legion are holding
a D. Day Banquet in the school room
of St. Pauls Anglican Church on Mon-
day, Ante 6th. at 6.45 o'clock Dr.
Hardy Geddes and Dr. Ross both of
the Westminster Staff of London, will
be the speakers. Tickets may be pur-
chased in advance only from any of
the Legion Executive,
CELEBRATED 90th
BIRTHDAY, SUNDAY
A family gathering was held at the
home of Mr. and Mrs, A. Melville
Bradburn, on Sunday, May 29th, in
honour of Mr, Henry Johnston: of
Shuter St., Wingham, who celebrated
his 90th birthday that day. Among
those present were his four children,
Murray Johnson, Wingham; Mrs. Mel-
ville Bradburn, Belgrave, Mrs, Win.
Brydges, Belgrave and Miss Myrtle
Johnson, Wingham,also a niece, Mrs.
Peter Fisher, Winharn, eleven grand-
children and one great grandchild,
Mr. Johnson remarked that ninety-
nine years ago this summer his father
had brought his family to Canada
from England, settling at Holmesville
and moving within a few years to the
homestead on the fifth concession of
Morris Township. Mr. Johnson is for-
tunate in that he has good eyesight
using glasses only„ when he is reading.
OVERSEAS RELIEF
When Dr, Ritchie Bell, Moderator
of the General Assembly of the Pres-
byterian Church spoke in the United
Church two weeks ago he made it
clear that the people of Europe were
still in great need of help. He remark-
ed on the shabbiness of the dress of
the delegates to the Amsterdam Coun-
cil of Churches.—Will all who are
concerned over the need of the peoples
of Europe bring contributions of
clothing and bedding to the United
Sunday School room. It is taken for
granted that all articles will be clean
and in good repair, Put your name on
your parcel and leave it at the United
Church, Look through your clothes
closets and any surplus of clothing
that you can spare, suits that you have
outgrown, extra quilts and blankets
that you are not using, dresses that
are out of fashion, underwear, shoes,
get them washed and mended and
bundle them up and do your bit, out
of your abundance, for the needy folk
of Europe. Leave your bundle at the
Wingham United Church,
LAWN BOWLING
THIS AFTERNOON
Weather.perreittin4 the local bowl-
ing chub will open leg'seaSon of play
this afternoon and evening (Wednes-
day), commencing at 1.30 o'clock,
followed by supper at the green and
one game in the evening, All members
and others who wish to bowl are in-
vited.
Any who cannot, s bowl in the after-
noon will be welcome for supper and
game in the evening.
Tractors Collide
After hearing and reading of plane,
train; car and many other kinds of
accidents, we now hear of the newest
kind which occurred on a farm on the
Boundary between Wingham and
Teeswater, when two tractors nearly
collided head on, smashing completely
one of the tractor wheels..Luckily no
one was seriously hurt.
HEAR BELL SINGERS
SATURDAY NIGHT
Your Chance To Hear America's
Greatest Girl Choir
Acclaimed by leading critics as the
Continent's finest girl chorus, the
Leslie Bell Singers have added new
laurels to their international fame in
the past year.
In it's first season on the air, the
programme which stars the Leslie Bell
Singers with Howard Cable's Orch-
estra and baritone Charles Jordan, had
the unique distinction of drawing more
listeners than any other Canadian-pro-
duced broadcast series,
Last Fall the Bell Singers were
heard with foremost Hollywood stars
in a 13-week series over 500 Atner-
lean radio stations. Their motion pic-
ture, "It's Fun to Sing" released sim-
ultaneously with the C.G,E. radio ser-
ies, has had a long run in London,
England, and in New YorleCity where
the Singers will make a personal ap-
pearance July 18th, at Madison Square
Gardens in the Lions' Club "Canad-
ian Night," which will launch the four
day International Lions Convention.
Capacity audiences have greeted the
Singers (hiring their concert tours so
far this season when many houses
have been sold out three, months in
advance. Their singing perfection, ver-
Way, and charm never fail to capti-
vate audiences of radio, stage, and
motion pictures, One of their most
ardent admirers, Gilbert Chase, Musi-
cal Diretoer of NBC, New York, said
of the Bell ensemble, "If theta is a
better female elmit than the Leslie
Bell Singers, I have not heard it,"
The Winghant Lions are sponsoring
this outstanding event, which will be
presented itt Wieghain United. Church
at 8,80 p,tn. on Saturday evening,
June 4th, Secure your tickets now.
Don't Mies it,
On Staff At Dominion Bank
4..George Gammage, son of Mr. and
Mrs. G. C. Gammage has joined the
staff at the Dominion Bank and com-
mences his ,duties on June 1st,
Engagement Announced
Mr. and Mrs. Wm. 5, Merkley an-
nounce the engagement of their eldest
daughter, Paulene Victoria, to Ronald
Rae Bennett, only son of Mr. and Mrs.
W. C. Bennett of Walton. The mar-
riage to take place on June 15th.
Takes Position In London
Miss Myrtle Whytock, Teeswater,
has graduated from the Secretarial
Department of Canada Business Col-
lege, Toronto and is now employed
in the office of the ,Mutual Life As-
surance Company, London, Ontario.
Engagement Announced
Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Smith of Blue-
vale, wish to announce the engagement
of their only daughter, Muriel Miller,
to William Harvey. youngest son of
Mrs. Myers andsthe late H. Myers of
Toronto. The 'marriage to take place
hi June.
Turberry Schools Well Represented
At the Huron County ,Music Festi-
val in Goderich recently, the Turn-
berry School Area was well represent-
ed. In thbir respective classes Kenneth
Holmes of Holmes' School placed sec-
ond, Eleanor Smith of Bluevate, placed
third, Kenneth Gilkinson of Gilmour's
School placed fourth and Arlene and
Frances Rettinger of Junction School
placed fourth,
Wingham Girl Showered
.x Misses Jean Adair and Ruth Gan-
nett entertained at the former's home
on Josephine St., last Wednesday even-
ing in honour of Lois Lockridge„
whose marriage takes place in Jun-e3,
During the evening the bride-elect re-
ceived a collection of beautiful gifts
from about thirty friends.
A charmingly arranged misceilan-
taus shower was held at the Royal T.
on Monday evening for the bridle-to-be,
when seventy-two guests were pre-
sent, The room was gaily decorated
with spring flowers and a delicious
lunch was served from the tea table
Which was lovely with white lilacs and
lighted tapers in silver candelabra.
hostesses were Mrs. H. P. Car-
michael, Mrs. W. T. Cruickshank,
Mrs. Robe Hopper, Mrs. Morris
Swanson, Mrs, G. MacKay, Mrs. C.
Fryfogle and Miss Dorothy Piper.
Cold Meat- Supper
For -eating at its best and entertain-
ment to please, come to the Garden
Party and play "Haeel'e Hero" by
by local talent at McIntosh church 'On
Thursday, ;one 0th. Supper from 5.80
to 8 o'clock. Adults $1.00, children
50 tents, Pre school children free..
TOWN COUNCIL HELD
SPECIAL MEETING
Police Instructed To Enforce the
Highway Act to curb Speeding
A special meeting of Wingham'
Town Council was held on Monday
morning, with all members present,
Mayor Reavie presiding.
By-law No. 1203 to provide for the
issue of debentures and loan (tempor-
ary) to cover the cost'of a new pump,
and accessories to the amount of $12,-
600 was read a third time and ap-
proved.
The Clerk explained the formation
of a Huron County Officers Assoc-
iation with a fee of $10.00 to each mun-
icipality, this to cover the attendance
of the Mayor, Reeve, Clerk, Assessor,
etc., at regular meeting. The council
decided to join the Association.
The request of Mr. Ernest Falconer,
representative of the Wingham Comp-
any of Jehovah's Witnesses for the
use of the Council Chambers for meet-
ings, July 10, 17, 24, 31, was granted,
with a fee of $5.00 charged for each
meeting.
The Clerk reported that Miss Love
would be stationed in Wingham under
the New Huron County Health Unit
and asked permission to have her
office in the town hall until the organ-
ization of the Unit was complete. This
was granted.
Coun. Rintoul brought up the mat-
ter of having new siding placed on
the hose tower. He was empowered to
prepare specifications for the repairs
and secure tenders.
Discussion took place in regards to
speeding within the town. Chief Platt
was requested to strictly enforce the
provisions of the Highway Traffic Act
in this regard.
Mayor Reavie reported that Mr.
Harold Sparling had interviewed him
regarding his bees, and had agreed
that after the honey season was over
lie would remove them from town.
The matter of regulating dogS run-
ning at large and damaging gardens
was discussed.
Bus For Goderich To
Hear Prime Minister
A bus will leave from the Foxton
Dairy at 7 p.m. on Thursday,".June 2,
for Goderich Park, where Rt. Hon.
Louis St. Laurent will speak. The
first thirty-five people buying tickets
will be entitled to a seat on the bus.
Arrives From England
X.Miss Laura Dodds of London, Eng-
land, arrived in Wingham last Wed-
nesday to make her home here with.
her brother, Mr. Sidney Dodds and
Mrs. Wm, Oakes. /
Wingham Breeders Won At Clinton
W. B. Cruikshank and John A. Cur-
rie won prizes on their Guernsey
cattle at the Clinton Spring Show last
Friday. This was thedirst time either
breeder had exhibited his cattle and
the results were very enoeuraging
with Mr. Cruikshank winning a first
on his mature cow. "
'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 piece band.
FIRE DEPARTMENT
ELECT OFFICERS
The regular monthly meeting of the
Wingham Fire Department was held
on Monday evening, May 30th. Chief
Jim Carr read a report of regulations
as submitted by the Town Council.
The election of officers resulted as
follows
Chief—Jim Carr.
Lieut.—Ross Orvis,
Capt.—David Crothers.
Secretary—Wm. Baia.
Finance Committee—W. Caslick, M.
Keating, H. Merkley.
Sick and Welfare—S. Cowan, L.
Hiseler.
Entertainment—W, Dain, M. Swan-
son, J,. Orvis.
Truck Maintenance—L, Hiseler. H.
Aitcheson, L. Reinhart.
Hall Maintenance—C. Blatchford, 5,
Cowan, L. Hiseler.
Police—S. Cowan.
Driverss•-Win, Bain, D. Crothers,
W. Caslick, L. Hiseler.
Hydrant--S. Cowan and one driver,
1st. Line Hose—H. Aitcheson„ L
Reinhart, M. Keating, one driver.
2nd. Line Hose--J. Orvis, M. Swan-
sate Illatchford, H. Merkley.
Reporter—D. A. Crothere.
As .recorrenended by the Town
Council, the Fire Chief to be elected
for a torn of .five years, all others
for. one year.
The resignation of Harry Merkley
was accepted, Fire -practice to beheld
twice ..a month, next -practice on Mote.
day, Jt,t.tie 18th.
LIONS CLUB HEARD
INTERESTING TALK
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Dr. James Talman, of Western
University Spoke On' Local History
The tailtwisters had a busy night
at the Lions Club meeting at Hotel
Brunswick on Friday evening, Several
Liens who failed to attend the church
parade recently were called upon to
sing "Jesus Loves Me." and from the
volume produced it proved that at
one time they were church attenders
at least,
Lion Chas, Roberts reported on
the sale of tickets for the Leslie Bell
Singers and asked for the fullest co-
operation of all members to make this
event a success.
Lion Ron Rae assisted by Lion Ken
Kerr presented three proud fathers
with silver cups, Lion Murray Rae,
for his son, Donald Grant; Lion Jack
Reavie, for his daughter, Linda; Lion
Sam Burton,' for his son, Arthur
Thomas.
Lion Frank Madill introduced the
guest speaker, Dr! James Talman.
chief Librarian of the University of
Western Ontario, Dr. Talman spoke
on local history. He said history was
very important, but that national his-
tory could not be written without local
history. He was always pleased to visit
this district as Huron County has al-
ways been friendly to the University.
He spoke of the formation of
the Huron tract, about 1,000,000 acres,
which was opened up by Dr, Dunlop,
who died in 1848, and told the story
of how he had received the name
"Tiger."
Huron County is an excellent ex-
ample of a settlement of a community
by a company and the county has a
fine type of people as a result of those
brought here by Dr. Dunlop he said.
John Galt, who founded the city of
Guelph, receives credit for the• first
roads in Huron. It was hard to realize
how primitive this area was a little
over a hundred years ago. The rail-
road being built in 1856. Wingham em-
phasizes the importance of railroads
as then it got its start in 1870. In
three years it grew from about 700 to
2000. In 1876 it was a thriving town
of many industries and stores.
smLienrsGeo-, Howson' ekpreSSed the
appreciation of the Club for the inter-
esting and informative address,
Lion President Bill Tiffin welcomed
Dr. Talman and Lion Norman Miller
of the Runnymede Club, Toronto.
The meeting closed with the usual
song and roar.
Dance at Belgrave
In the Forester's Hall, on Friday
evening, June 3rd. Music by Farrier's
Orchestra. Admission 50 cents. Pro-
ceeds for Building Fund, Lunch coun-
ter.
Graduated With Honours
X Muir McLaughlin, son of Mr. and
Mrs. N: T. McLaughlin, Patrick St.,
has completed his engineering course
at Toronto University and graduated
with honours. /
Cadet Camp Dates Set
The first cadet summer camp at
Ipperwash this year will be from June
15 to 24, at which four from Wingham
High School, seven from Listowel and
two from Lucknow will attend. Three
from Brussels will attend from June
25 to July 4.
Sunday`Dinner At
Brunswick Hotel
Served from 12 to 1.30 and 5 to 6.30.
Three choices of meat, one fowl,
PRIME MINISTER AT
60DERICH TEIMISDAY
Will Address Gathering In the „
AgricUltural Park at 8.30 in
the Evening
1,0001,00••••••••,.
Attention! Attention!
Mr. A. M. Forbes, the Canadian
Legion Service Bureau Officer; of
London,. will be visiting Wingham
Branch No, 180, on' Tuesday, June
7th, from 10 a,m. to 12 noon, Any one
wishing information, advice, or assist-
ance regarding War Disability, Pen-
sions, Treatment, Allowances, etc., is
requested to contact Mr. George Wil-
liams, the Service Officer of the local
branch to arrange an interview.
Male Teachers Met At Seaforth
The spring meeting of District NO.
15, Ontario Public School Men Teach-
ers' Fedciation was held at Seaforth
last Wednesday evening.to talk over
issues confronting the provincial ex-
ecutive. There was a large representa-
tion and discussion centred around
policy to be followed regarding sal-
ary negotations, procedure and penal-
ties (an outline of suggested policy
with regard to salary negotiations as
prepared by the Ontario Teachers'
Federation Executive for tonsidera-
tion of members of each affiliate) and
a resolution re an adequate salary
schedule,
BALL SEASON
OPENS FRIDAY
W.O.A.A, Champs Here
The Crossett Mercuries will open
the ball season here on ,Friday even-
ing at 8.30 p.m., when they meet Des-
bora, W.O,A.A. champions of last
season, here in an exhibition tilt. Des-
bone have a classy team and it will
keep the Mercuries stepping to 'beat
them. The new grandstand will be
completed and,-fans are urged to be
on time if they want a comfortable
seat in the preferred section!!
BRINE CLUB FINAL
GAME OF THE SEASON