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About 400 In Attendance At St.
Augustine On Sunday
The twenty-eighth Annual Holy
Name Society Rally for District No.
11 was held Sunday, June the 12th,
at 3.00 p.m., in the parish of St, Aug-
ustine, There were representatives
from the following parishes: Goder-
ich, Ashfield, Lucknow, St. August-
ine, Brussels and Wingham, Approxi-
mately four hundred attended the
Rally.
As the ceremony opened with the
recitation of "The Litany of the Holy
Name of Jesus" in the praise of the
'name of Jesus Christ the same Litany
was being recited in thirteen other
districts of the Diocese of London.
The sermon was given by the Rev.
T. C, P, Donnellan, pastor of St.
Joseph's, Ashfield. The theme chosen
was "Loyalty to Chtirch and -Coun-
try." Father Donnellan said in part
that the presence of the Catholic Faith.
and their love for the Holy Name of
Jesus, That the assembly before him
was crying out to all the district that
they were God-loving, God-fearing,
and freedom loving Canadians, and
that it was a happy contrast to the
untold thousands who were held in
slave-like coercion by the bonds of
religious and civil persecution.
The renewal of the Holy Name
pledge was read by the District Dir-
ector, Rev. J. F. Bricklin, pastor of
Sacred Heart, Wingham. The mem-
bers in in strong voice recited the fol-
lowing pledge, "Blessed be God, Bless-
ed be His Holy Name, Blessed be
Jesus Christ true God and true mart,
Blessed be the Name of Jesus.
I believe, 0 Jesus, that Thou art
the Christ, the Son of the living God.
I proclaim my love for the Vicar of
Christ on earth. I believe all the sacred
truths which the Catholic Church be-
lieves and teaches.
I promise to give good example
to the regular practice of my faith. In
honour of His Divine Name, I pledge
myself against perjury, blasphemy,
profanity and obscene speech, I pledge
my loyalty to the flag of my country
and to the God given principles of
freedom, justice and happiness for
which it stands. I pledge my support
to all lawful authority both civil and
religious. I dedicate my manhood to
the honor of The Sacred Name of
Jesus Christ and I beg that He will
keep me faithful to these pledges until
death."
Rev. J. Gleason, pastor of St, Peter's
Church, Goderich, was Celebrant at
Benediction of the ,Most Blessed Sac-
rament. Rev. L. J. Phelan, pastor of
St. Augustine's thanked all for their
presence. The Rally concluded with
the singing of the hymn, "Holy, God,
we praise Thy Name."
Belgrave School Fair
Annual Musical Festival
The annual Musical Festival spon-
sored by the Belgrave School Fair is
being held in Blyth Memorial Hall,
June 16th. Mr. G. Roy Fenwick, IN/US.
Bac., Provincial Director of Music, will
be the adjudicator. Afternoon session
at 1.30, 15c; evening at 7.30 25c.
Everyone is invited to attend to see
the work that is being done in thes.
schools. ,
Garden Party At Gorrie
The United Church Garden Party
to be held on June 22nd. Supper will
be served in the basement followed
by a fine variety programme. Supper
started at 5.30 pan. Admission $1.00
for adults, children of school age, 75.
cents.
Engagement Announced
Miss Annie Waine, daughter of Mr,
and Mrs, John Waine, Wingham, will
become the bride of Mr. Cecil Yeo-
man, son of Mr. and Mrs. Gordon
Yeoman, Wingham. Wedding will take
place on the 25th of June. '
UNITED CHURCH
W.M.S. MEETING
The regular monthly meeting of
the Woman's Missionary Society of
the United Churcli, was held on Toes-
day, June 7th, in the Sunday School
TOM.
The theme of the worship service
was "Keeping the Lord's Day", and
was conducted by Mrs. P. (Iowans.
Mrs. Beecroft read several passages
of scripture and Miss Bolt and Mrs,
W. Field offered prayer. Mrs. N,
Keating accompanied by Mrs. Hiseler •
at the piano rendered a pleasing solo,
"Beautiful Isle of Somewhere." Mrs.
Gowans gave an interesting review
of the last chapter of the study book,
"West of the Gorges", The president,
Mrs. N, Underwood conducted the
buSiness and closed the meeting with
prayer.
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Attending Well Drillers Convention
• Mr. F. L. Davidson and his son,
Bill, are attending a well drillers con-
vention at Lansing, Ma ich, this week.
When the Wingham exchange is cut
over to common battery operation on
June 15, the era of the hand-crank
telephone, which began here nearly 65
years ago, will come to an end, The
first local telephone agency in Wing-
ham was established by The Bell Tele-
phone Company of Canada in 1885 on
Josephine Street, with James McGuire,
as local egent.
In those days, the exchange was
in operation from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on
week days; 2 to 4 p.m. on Sundays
and from 10 to 12 a,m. and 2 to 4
pro, on holidays. During these hours
women wearing hooped skirts and
bustles, and gentlemen with walrus
moustaches dropped into the office to
use Alexander Graham Bell's inven-
tion, the telephone.
In December 1886, ,the first list of
local telephone subscribers was pub-
lished in a small pocket sized direc-
tory that contained listings for all tele-
phone subscribers' in what was then
called the "Ontario Department" be-
longing to the following subscribers:
Bethune, Dr. A., corner Centre and
Patrick. Streets; Grand Trunk Railway
Station; Grent North-Western Tele-
graph Co„ office; Meyer, H.W.C.,
office, corner Victoria and Josephine
streets; Meyer, H. W. C., residence
,corner Patrick and ',Minnie streets.
The small number of telephone sub-
scribers in Wingham, as in most other
centres at that time, excluded any need
for phone numbers. The following not-
..es appeared in bold type at the bottom
of various pages in the directory:
"The name of the party wanted
should be spoken with especial dis-
tinctness to prevent mistakes," and
"Do not attempt to use the telephone
on the approach of or during a thunder
storm."
Many improvements have been
made in the field of telephone since
-the first crude instrument was intro-
duced into ,Wingliam. The vacuum
tube" which gives new life to tired
voice currents, makes telephone con-
versations possible over thousands of
:miles while the perfection of radio-
telephony now allows people to talk
over great bodies of water.
' The conversion on June 15 will
mark a further improvement in local
service here, when the lifting of the
receiver will take over the work, for-
merly performed by the turning of
the crank.
TELREIONE CUT OVER
THIS' AFTERNOON
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Dance At Loyal T.
You are welcome at the Rdyal T
on Saturday night for your dancing
pleasure from 9.30 to 12. Music by
Wilbee's Orchestra.
W.M.S. MEETING
• Distrwt Get-Together
(CHURCH PACKED FOR Bowling Tournament
A mixed friendly bowling tourna-
Higlizapyeenrrinege:
id Tuesday !HOLY NAME SOCIETY
HELD ANNUAL RALLY
Dr. J. R. Weir Visiting
European Stations
THREE-WAY BATTLE
IN NORTH HURON
Liberal, Progressive CanServative and
C.C.F, Candidates Nominated
The electors of North Huron will
have a choice of three candidates at
the Federal election on Monday, June
27th. When Horace J, Fisher., return-
ing officer, declared the nominations
closed, papers had been filed for Pro-
gressive Conservative, Liberal and C.
C. F. candidates.
Only a handful of electors were
present on Monday afternoon for the
official nomination and the meeting
was of short duration.
The candidates are: for the Liberal
party, Robert S. Hetherington, K.C,,
lawyer, Wingharn( Progressive Con-
servative, L. Elston Cardiff, farmer,
Morris, who has been the member of
Parliament for North Huron for the
past nine years; and the C.C.F. can:-
didate, Harry C. Burrows, farmer,
Grey Township.
Notice to Water Consumers
The hours for lawn service are 6
a.m. to 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Anyone using hose for lawn or garden
sprinkling are warned to observe these
hours.
Wingham Utilities Commission,
Bowling Tournaments Here
The Wingham Ladies Bowling Club
are holding a Mixed Trebles tourna-
ment this evening, Wednesday, June
15th, and on Tuesday evening, June
21st, the men will hold a mixed
Doubles.
Temr ge wi a p ace y,
Ply 1st, at 12 o'clock noon, ill the
United Church, Wingham.
DanCe at Belgrave
In the Forester's Hall, on Friday
evening, June 17th. Music by Farrier's
Orchestra, Admission 50 cents. Pro-
ceeds for Building Fund. Lunch coun-
ter.
Christmas Seals News
At the last meeting of the Huron
Christmas Seals Committee, Col. Lb-
botson Leonard presented the claim of
the Beck Memorial Sanitarium situated
at Byron, He told of the new build-
ing project that is now tinder way, He
pointed out that it is to the Byron
Sanitarium that patients of Huron
County,,go fpr treatment, that many
Huron patients have already been
treated and cured there, that some
are receiving treatment and care there
now. In response to Colonel Leonard's
appeal the Huron Committtee made
a grant of $10,000 to the Beck Mem-
orial Sanitarium building fund, half of
this suin to be forwarded presently
and the remainder in the fall, This
leavesrp an adequate amount in the
treasury of the Christmas Seals Com-
mittee for all X-ray eaniinations of
this year, The Christmas seal coin-
niittee is quite ready to acknowledge
that its anti-tuberculosis program de,
pends in no small way, for its success
on the availability of Sanitarium treat-
ment for all its tuberculosis patients,
- This treatment is provided by the
Beck Memorial Sanitarium at Byron,
The chairman of the Hut& Christmas
Seals Committee had the pleasure of
handing over a cheque for $5000 to
Col. Leonard at the garden party on
the Sanitarium grounds on rune 15th.
LIONS CLUB ELECTS
OFFICERS FOR YEAR
Several 'Members Presented With
Perfect Attendance Buttons
The regular dinner meeting of the
Lions Club was held at the Brunswick
Hotel last Friday evening. President
I3ill Tiffin welcomed Rev. W. A. Bee-
croft as guest speaker of the evening.
Mr. Beecrofet gave a very interesting
account of his trip to New York and
told of the many items which impress-
ed him. The purpose of his trip was
to attend a meeting of the Radio In-
stitute. He told of the many speakers,
each being a specialist in his line. The
possibilities of radio from a religious
angle were. thoroughly discussed. He
felt that we had a tremendous invest-
ment in radio and the public should
demand"-the very best possible use of
this new instrument. Lion Jack Mc-
Kibbon thanked Mr. Beecroft for his
most interesting address.
Past President Frank Madill
brought in the report of his committee
with a slate of officers for the coming
year. This was unanimously adopted
with the following officers being el-
ected:
President—Clayton ,Gammage
1st ViCe Pres.—Bill'McCool
2nd, Vice-Pros.---Chas. Roberts
3rd. Vice-Pres.—Don Nastnith
Secretary—Bill Conron
'Treasurer—Howard Sherbondy
Tailtwister—George Howson
Assist. Tailtwister—Art, Irwin
Lion Tamer—Jack Reavie
Lions Bill Tiffin, Verne Dunlop
and Garry Garrett were elected to the
Board of Directors for a one-year
term. Lions Mike McPhail and Whit-
ney Gross were elected for a, two-
year term. All these officers will be
duly installed at the next meeting.
Lion Stan Hall reported twenty-
one members had qualified for the
100% attendance buttons and these
were duly presented. They were given
a Lions Roar. Lion Clayton Gammage
called Lion Bill McCool to the front
and presented him with a special
award due to his perfect attendance
over a five-year term, This establish-
ed a record for the Club.
Lion Wally Armstrong assisted
Lion Art Irwin in the, Tailtwisting
department, Lion Howard' Sherbondy
received special attention on just now
becoming a "Canadian" officially al-
though he was a Canadian for the past
thirty years. Lion Jack •McKibbon
was named in the Advance-Times as
a "Pharmist". This required some ex-
planation from Lion Jack bitt he was
fined anyway.
The Club was penalized- when Lions
Bill Tiffin, Ron Rae, Jack McKibbon
and Clarence Richey offered a quar-
tette number with Lion Bill Connell
at' the piano. They were accused of
picking out some cement at the laying
of the corner-stone at Byron Sanitar-
ium when the Governor-General laid
the stone. They claimed they were
only trying to prove the stone proper-
ly laid, President Bill Tiffin gave an
account of their attendance at the Dis-
trict convention in London. Lion Har-
ley Crawford had to explain how he
managed to get to a Hardware con-
vention when he was a lawyer. He
claimed to be acting as salesman for
Ron Rae.
The Tailtwister claimed there was a
case of desertion in the Club and fined
Lion Sam Burton. Lion Clayton Gam-
mage suffered a penalty. It was claim-
ed that the public had been kept in
the dark in the past as to dealings in
the bank .but due to changes being
made, everything would be brought
out in the open. Lion Bob Hethering-
ton was charged with hanging up
signs around the room. Lion Bob den-
ied this but was fined,
Lion Charles Roberts reported that
net proceeds from bringing the Bell
Singers to town was $264,40. He felt
that more effort should have been put
into this but was gratified that the
public appreciated the concert. The
meeting closed with the usual song
and the Lions Roar.
Local Author's Lyric on CBL
BMI Canada announces that John.
Sturgess, baritone, will sing Mentie
DuVal's lyric, "Where He Sleeps"
over CBL and the Trans-Canada net-
Work on Tuesday, June 21st, at 8,45
p.m., E.D.T. This is Mrs, DuVal's
second song to be published and the
musical setting is by Allan Thompson.
REGISTER NOW
FOR KINDERGARTEN
Parents, who wish their children to
enter Kindergarten in September, are
invited to register them at the Kin-
dergarten located on the first floor of
the Masonic Hall.
Registration will take place during
the afternoon of Thursday, rune 16th;
from 3 to 4.80. All children who are
or will '.sbe. five years of age before
January 1st,, 1950, are eligible to re',
gister.
=tit will be held at the Seaforth
greens on Friday evening of this
week; June 17th. The purpose is for
all bowlers of the district to take part
and get acquainted, Lunch will be ser-
ved following the bowling, Ample
transportation is being arranged, and
if you intend going contact either
Mrs. Gordon MacKay or H. L. Sher-
bandy,
A fee of 50 cents will be charged to
defray lunch expenses and provide
district funds.
ETHIOPIAN CLOWNS
COMING HERE
June 17th and 18th
King Shooney, High Pockets West,
Hot •Potato Jackson and all the other
Zanies who make up the cast of the
Ethiopian Clowns softball club are
ready to present fans of Wingham and
vicinity with the season's top Ball
Game, plus a. Circus comparable to the
best. Wingham Town Park, right here
in Wingham will house the stellar at-
traction, June 17th and 18th, The dish
will be a Soft Ball Game between an
American Negro Ball Club known as
the Ethiopian Clowns and our own,
The ,Crossett`Mercurys, managed by
"Mike" Carmichael.
The game will start at 8.30 p.m.,
with the clowns taking the field at
8 o'clock, for the pregame warmups.
The Clown's Three Ring Circus will
be staged following the fifth inning
of play.
It is the first time• for the Clowns'
appearance in Wingham, but the fans
will remember them and keep talking
about them after they leave.
King ShoOney, the funniest of
funnymen and comedian, Hot Potato
Jackson, will be well, liked by the local
fans when they make their appearance
on the diamond.
Another new zaney has been added
to the clowns since last season, iiigh
Pockets West, the doubling first
baseman and the game's rocking chair
catcher. He will also assist Shooney
and High PoCketslit. their acts and
stunts.
The game has all the aspects of a
big league contest. It might well de-
velop into a great game as the man-
ager has recruited some outside talent
to strengthen his club.
Certainly it will be a gathe worth
going many miles to see. Getting the
Clowns into Wingham was an accomp-
lishment in itself. It took all the ways
and means promoter Mike Carmichael
could muster to talk the Clowns into
coming to accept the game, not to
mention the high guarantee beyond
anything ever paid here in the past.
And so everyone goes to the Ball
Game Friday and Saturday, June 17th
and 18th. Get there early and get a
good seat. Bring the kids too. The
CloWns have something for everyone.
Gates will open at 7 p.m.
Sunday Dinner At
Brunswick Hotel
Served from 12 to 1.30 and 5 to 6.30.
Three choices of meat, one fowl.
Office Closed For One Week
The Office of Dr, J. A. Fox will be
closed from' Monday, June 13th,
to June 20th, while Dr, Fox is attend-
ing a post graduate course in Toronto.
INSTANTLY KILLED
IN PLANE CRASH
S. S. ANNIVERSARY
Beautiful Decorations Carried Out
Theme Of Service
A' high light of the Sunday School
year, the Anniversary and Flower
Sunday was held in Wingham United
Church on June 12th. This service has
been built up over many years and its
fame has gone abroad, Sunday was no
exception as many people came from
great distances, and by 10,30 every
available seat was taken and chairs
were being carried in. The theme, this
yeai's was "Working with God," taken
from II Cor. 6-1; We then, as workers
together with Him, beseech you also
that ye receive not the grace of God
in vain." This theme was carried out
in the program and decorations, and
across the organ loft large illuminated
letters in Old English Script, spelled
out the words "Working with God."
At the front of the platform had been
built a large dam 7 feet high and 14
feet wide, with floral abutments, over
which the water flowed into a pool
surrounded with grass and rocks On
each side of the dam were tall white
windmills with arms rotating. Thus
was depicted how the elements of nat-
ure, the water and the wind work
with God. High on the organ was a
floral spider web, with the spider, one
of God's most assiduous workers, in
the centre. The pillars supporting the
gallery had been wound with flowers
and at the top were built large bee-
hives. These were made with heavy
rope, the old fashioned cone-shaped
hive. Great black and orange bees,
with transparent wings were fastened
to the hives and among the flowers:
bees are God's busiest workers. Fas-
tened around the gallery rail were
green baskets filled with pink and
white peonies. Baskets of flowers also
stood in the entrances and outside the
church. The pupils of the Sunday
School marched in carrying flowers,
These were received by eight young
girls, Sally Lou MacWilliam, Jacque-
line Currie, Mary Bushfield, Donna
Jeffs, Barbara Stainton, Jean Hobden,
Grace Campbell and Barbara Currie,
who filled them in at the abutments
of the dam and around the front.
When the forty members of the junior
choir, wearing white surplices took
their places in the choir loft, the whole
picture was one of dignity and beauty.
Everyone realized that those in charge
had given a vast amount of thought
and time and work to have every de-
tail so complete.
Mr. Frank Howson, honorary sup-
erintendent, conducted the service. He
was assisted by Mr. Lloyd Htuton,
superintendent. Mr. Howson welcom-
ed the congregation and thanked all
who had helped in the work of decor-
ation, especially those from other
churches who had sent flowers.
The music. was under the direction
of Mr. Sam Burton, with Mr. Jim
Hall at the,organ. The choir sang two
selections, "Joyful, Joyful, we Adore
Thee," and "We are Climbing Jacob's
Ladder." The solos of Master Donald
Dennee,, 12 year-old boy soloist from
St. Thomas, were greatly enjoyed. He
sang "The Lord's Prayer" and "I
think when I read that Sweet Story
of Old."
Words of welcome were given by
Marilyn Chamney, and Rev. ,W. A.
Beecroft offered prayer. The scripture,
Psalm 24, was recited by Ian Heth-
eriiiiton. Six primary girls, Gwenyth
Gerrie, Judith Lunn, Dorothy Cham-
ney, Sandra Strong, Marjorie Foxton
and Sharon Thomson, sang, "Singing
through Sunny Ways", after which
Mary Lou Moffat recited, "Forget-Me-
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Returned Home From Scotland
Mrs. 'George Henderson; who for
some time has been visiting her
mother in Scotland, has returned
home. Arriving at ,Malton airport on
Sunday, she was met by her husbands
Presented at Vice Regal Visit •.
On the occasion of the second visit
of their excellencies, the Governor-
General and Viscountess Alexander to
Niagara Falls, on May 30th, two for-
mer Winghamites, Mr. and Mrs, How-
ard Bedford were presented.
Concert Series Memberships
After June 15th, the campaign for
member for the Fall and Winter Con-
cert Series will commence. Former
members are asked to renew their
Sponsor Play
A three act comedy, "hazel's Hero"
will be presented in the Gorrie Town-
ship Hall, on Friday, June 17th, at
8.30 p.m, by MeTtitosh 'United Church
young People. The proceeds will go
towards the much needed renovations
of the Hall and all citizens are urged
to support this effort and enjoy an
evening of humorous entertainment
in so doing. Admission at popular
prices.
Three engineers from the Depart-
ment of Highways, Mr. A, Sedgewick,
of Toronto and Mr. Main and Mr.
McPherson, of Stratford, met with
the Wingham Town Council on Tues-
day morning,
The purpose 'of the meeting was to
arrive at some possible Solution re-
garding the highway. south of town,
with its four bridge?, that have in
the past few years been the cause of
many accidents.
The Department of Highways pro-
poses to raise the level of the road by
about seven feet to be above the flood
level and to possibly widen the river
bridge 45 feet, and with the ude of
steel culverts eliminate the other
bridges.
HORSE SHOW HELD
ANNUAL MEETING
Thursday, Nov. 3rd„ Selected For
This Years Show
The annual meeting of the Wing-
ham Horse Show was held on Mon-
day„evening, The treasurer presented
the financial statement, showing a sub-
stantial balance on hand.
The date set for the 1949 show is
Thursday, Nov. 3rd,, and it was de-
cided to join. the Canadian Horse
Show Association.
The following officers were elected:
Hon,-Pres.,—T, A. Currie, W. W.
Gurney.
Pres.—Geo. H. Tervit
1st. Vice-Pres.,—K. M. MacLennan
2nd. Vice-Pres.—Geo, Fowler.
Sec'y.—W. B. McCool.
Treas.—G, W. Tiffin.
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.
To Attend Banff Cadet Camp,
)( Stan Hiseler of the Wingham High
School Cadets, has been selected to
represent this area at the Cadet Camp
at Banff, from July 31st, to August
20th. /
Mary Hastings Picnic
The Mary Hastings picnic will be
held at the Horticultural Park, Wing-
ham, at 1.30 p.m. on Wednesday, June
29th. Everyone welcome. Please bring
lunch, cups and spoons.
Sixtieth Wedding Anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. Josiah Wells, Edward
St., will celebrate their 60th wedding
anniversary, Thursday, June 16th, and
will be at home to their friends and
neighbors from 3 to 5 in the after-
noon and 7.30 to 9 p.m. in the even-
ing.
Bowlers At Lucknow
Two pair of local bowlers took in
the Doubles tournament at Lucknow,
on Monday evening and won first and
second prize, Gordon MacKay and
Reg DuVal won first and Dr. A. W.
Irwin and W. R, Hamilton placed
second.
Engagement Announced
.)'Mr. and Mrs. Bertram E. Holmes,
R. R. 2, Wingham, announce the en-
gagement of their daughter, Lois Mae,
to Mr. William Donald Gilmar, only
son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Gilmar.
Mildmay. The marriage to take place
the latter part of June. ,/
Attended Graduation
Is, Mr, and Mrs. W. G. Hamilton, Mr,
and Mrs. R. H. Lloyd and Mr. and
Mrs. Jim Hamilton, attended the grad-
uation exercises at Wellesley Hospital,
on Thursday, June 9th; when Miss
Dorothy Hamilton, was one of the
graduating class./
Odd Shaped Egg
A peculiar shaped egg laid by a
Light Sussex hen on the farm of John
Albrecht, R. R. 5, Wingham, was
brought into our office on Saturday.
The main portion of the egg was nat-
ural in shape but the small end was
curved in the shape of a goose neck.
Masonic District Church Service
North Huron District A.F.&A.M„
will hold its annual church service in
Wingham United Church, at 11 a.m.
on Sunday, June 19th. Brethren to
meet in the Masonic Hall at 10,30,
Rev. Bro. J. W. Stewart of Lucknow,
will be the special speaker.
Garden Party and Supper
A Garden Party sponsored by the
Ladies Aid of Knox Presbyterian
Church, Bluevale, will be held in the
basement of the church, on June 22nd.
Cold meat supper will be served from
six to eight o'clock followed by a
programme in the Community Hall,
consisting of piano and harp selec-
tions, readings, solos and quartettes.
Admission adults 75 cents, children
14 years and under, 85 cents.
Study Book Taken By Three Members
T,he regular monthly meeting of the
Women's Missionary Society of 'St.
Andrew's Presbyterian Church, was
held on Tuesday afternoon, June 7th,
at 3 o'clock, in the newly renovated
Sunday. School room, of the church.
There was a good attendance, and the
President. Mrs. L. Fortune, occupied
the chair and opened the meeting with
Invocation. Q
The scripture reading and Medita-
tion were given by Mrs, H. Aitchison,
Matthew 5 and 6, and Luke 6, verses
21-25. A prayer for Formosa was giv-
en by Miss K. Pringle,
The secretary's report was read and
adopted, followed by the general busi-
ness of the, meeting. Arrangements
were made for the July Home Helpers'
meeting, Splendid reports were given
of 'the annual meeting of the W.M,S,,
which was held in Brussels." These
were most interesting and were given
by Miss A. Mitchell and Mrs. Geo.
Olver.
The subject from the current study
book, "Taiwan Re-entered" was divid-
ed into three parts, and very ably giv-
en by Miss Jean Wilton, Mrs. Geo.
Day and. Mrs, H. Gilmour.
A special Supply Offering was giv-
en, along with the regular offering,
and the Offertory Prayer was given
by Mrs, H. Godicin,
A very interesting.' letter, written by
a Chinese Missionary, "How I Be-
cattle a ChirStiatt"' was read'by Mrs. T.
A. Currie, The writer of this letter is
stow al teacher in a Public School 'hi
Victoria B.C.
The treasurer's report was read and
adopted', The, closing hymn No. :276
tVas sung, mid the meeting brought to
a close with prayer by Miss F. Wilson.
Dr. J. R. Weir of the Department
of Field Husbandry, 0,A,C, left on
Hand Cranking Of Telephones Ceases Friday, June 3rd., for England where
Here •After 65 Years , he plans on visiting among other plac-
eS, Cambridge University, Jelallott's
Hill Experiment Station, Rothansted
Experiment Station in England, Mc-
Cauley Institute and Rowett Institute
in Scotland, Aberistwyth in Whales,
Queen's University, ,Belfast.
He will also attend the Grassland
Congress in Holland with headquar-
ters at Noordwijk. Sweden, Finland
and Belguim.
Dr, Weir's special interest is Grass-
land studies pertaining to pastures and
meadows. He will be gone approid-
mately three months.
Dr. Weir is the son of Mr, and Mrs.
John)Weir, R. R. 1, Wingham.
Sons Graduate
)(Rev. and Mrs. W. A. Beecroft at-
tended the graduation on Wednesday,
June 8th, of their son, Harvey, who
graduated in Architecture from Uni-
versity of Toronto and of their son,
Bill, who graduated in Arts from
Western University on Saturday, June
11th. /
Engagement Announced
Mr. and Mrs. G. N. Underwood,
announce the engagement of their
daughter, Margaret Jean, to John
Wallace MacDonald, son of Dr. and
OF ST. ANDREW'S Mrs.
h W. W. . t MacDonald,he io f Toronto.da
pilot with 30 hours the air solo.
The machine was an Acronca Champ-
ion monoplane, registered CF-FMB, a
design used commonly in civilian pilot
training. It struck the ground head-on
and the motor was pushed back into
the cabin where the pilot was flying
front the front :seat, So sudden was
the impact with no bounce that one
propeller blade was intact. A portion of
the engine was buried in the ground,
The funeral is being held this after-
noon at 2,80 front the, A. A. MacFar-
lane Funeral Rome, Lambeth,
Crash Victim Was the Son Of
Mr. and Mrs. Geo, Pocock
John Douglas Pocock, 19-year-old
sou of Mr. and Mrs. George Pocock
of Lambeth, was instantly killed on
Sunday afternoon, when the small
training plane he was flying crashed
into a hayfield southeast of Delaware.
He died of multiple injuries to the
head, chest and abdomen. Dr. A. R.
Routledge, coroner, announced there
would be no inquest.
The plane crashed at 2,30 p.m., a
scant ten minutes after it had taken
off from London City Airport. Donald
Ellis, thief flying instructor for Leav- memberships with some one of the
ens Brothers Air Service, owners of committee before that date. b
ICOnitilittitliity Chit) to
the aircraft said Pocock was a student