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Leave For Florida
Dr. and Mrs, R. C. Redmond left
last Saturday for Florida where they
will spent the winter months,
Won Tea Table Gift
At a recent meeting of the Wing-
ham Hustlers held in MacKay Hall,
Goderich, Mrs. David Carruthers of
town won the tea table gift,
BRIDE CLUB
The regular meeting of the Wing,
ham Bridge Club was held on Thurs,
day evening with eight tables in play,
The winners were: North and South, •
1st. J. H. Crawford and J. Mason;
2nd., Miss M. Johnston and D.
Crompton; 3rd., Mrs. R. S, Hether-
ington and Mrs. F. Spry; 4th, Mrs.
W. H. Preneli and D. 11. Potter.
East and West--1st., Mrs, E. A. Vatt,,
Stone and 0. Haselgrove; 2nd,, W. IL
French and E. C. Jackson; 3rd., D.
&smith and V, Dittmer; 4th, :Mrs. G,
H. Ross And Miss M. MatLeart,
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HORSE SHOW WIN
DRAWS LARGE CROWD
J. L, Rumble, President of Canadian
Horse Show Association,
Opens Show
The Seventh Annual presentation of
Wingham Horse Show last Thursday
afternoon and evening, again drew
large crowds despite the cold weather.
More than 100 horses were in the
show with keen?, competition hi every
class,
The school children.enjoyed a half
holiday and paraded to the Arena
headed by White Rose Band, Petrolia.
During the evening performance, J.
L. Rumble, President of the Horse
Show Association 'was introduced by
j. W. Henna, M.L.A., Huron-Bruce
and in brief address, officially declared
the show open.
"Tory" Gregg was master of 'tore-
monies for both sessions. The follow-
ing were the prize winners: Percheron
teams, Zimmerman Bros, Tavistick;
Pickett, Durham; Zimmerman Bros.
Wagon Express teams, Archie Haas,
Brantford; Bert Lee, Wilton Grove;
Schroeder, Hensall; Pritchard, Luck-
-now; Kerr, Acton. Road Singles,
Wright, Listowel; Borden, I-Iillsburgh;
Dr. Foster, Galt; Thi'bodeau, Mark-
dale. Line class, Halliday, Chesley;
Graham, lidertoe; Zimmerman Bros.,
Listman, Embro; Robinson, Ingersoll;
Haas, Brantford,
Tandem Hitch—four in hand—Gra-
ham, Zimmerman, Listman and Tuttle,
Halliday, Strong, Tara; Woolcott,
Embro; Armstrong, Georgetown.
Carriage Teams—Ma/Ulan, Foster,
B irden.
Carriage Singles, 15-2—Borden,
MacMillan, Kerr, Borden, Foster,
Mayberry.
Heavy draft Clyde Teams—Halli-
day, Graham, Woolcott.
Pony 'singles, tandem — Bailey
Brampton; Puckering, Georgetown;
Shantz, New Hamburg; Johnson, At-
wood; Shean, Mitchell
Open Saddle--Ironsides, Arva; Mc-
Ginnes, Thurston, Hauldring, Smith.
Pony Teams — Bailey, Ironsides;
Shantz, Puckering; Johnson, Shean.
Open hunter class—Houlding, Run-
dle, Gowland, Rundle, Thurston.
Pony Singles—Bailey, Shantz, Iron-
sides, Shantz, Johnson, Puckering,
Shean.
Heavy Singles—Halliday, Graham,
Zimmerman, Tuttle, Robinson, List-
man, Woolcott.
Best Pair of Jumpers—Rundle,
Thurston.
Driving Competition—Zimmerman
Bros., Woolcott, Armstrong, Halliday,
Strang,
Open Performance-class—Houlding,
Rundle, Thurston.
Knock-down and out — Marron,
Rundle, Houlding, Thurston.
•Lady driver—Foster, Barden, Mac-
Millan, MacDougall, Wright, Thibo-
dean.
Hackney tandem—MacMillan, Bar-
den, Foster, MacDougall.
Sunday Dinner At
Brunswick Hotel
Served from 12 to 1.30 and 5 to 0.30,
Three chokes of meat, one fowl.
Voice, Of ,Temperance
Last week thousands of women
gathered in Massey Hall, Toronto,
to protest against the uniquities of
Ontario's liquor policy, The meaning
is clear. The tide is rising, the tide
of resentment against Ontario's riot
of drinking. Sensible people are ash-
amed and indignant and are looking to
Premier Frost to redeem his position,
The Htu'on Temperance joins in this
demand.
Cellar Fire Last Week
The Wingham Fire Brigade averted
what might have been a disastrous
fire last week at the home of Jack
Pym, on. Diagonal Road, when the
wooden extension on a sawdust burner
caught fire, The burning wooden
frame fell into the hopper which in
turn set fire to the rafters and saw-
dust./The prompt action of the fire,
men confined the blaze to the base-
ment,
WOMEN S INSTITUTE
The monthly meeting of the local
will be held on Thursday, Nov.
17th,, at 2.30 pan, in the Council
Chambers, The motto "To thine
own woes, be not thy thouglite eon-
fined, but go abroad and think of all
mankind", to be taken by Mrs. P. D.
King. The roll call will be a "Health,
lttl Hint." The programme "Demon.
Stratton of Christmas Table Centres'
will be in charge of Mrs, N, T. Me-
LaUghlin, The hostesses are Mrs. G.
Gannett, Mrs. S. EatesOn, Mee. H.
Aitchison, Mrs. J. Currie, Mrs, A,
geughan and Mrs, T. Henderson'.
Plans for a Hobby Fait will be
Completed at a later date.
X Mr, W, J3. Cruikshank, Turnberry
TwP., whose hobby is short wave
transmitting, very kindly arranged e
fifteen minute conversation for Mr,
and Mrs. Alex Reid of Edward St.,
with their son-in-law and daughter,
Rev, John anti Mrs. Thompson, who
arer.,on Missionary work in Trinidad,
Mr. Reid said the reception was
wonderfully clear and uninterrupted
by static of any kind. It was quite a
thrill, he said, to hear the voices so
clearly and find that they sounded as
if they were very close to home,/
REMEMBRANCE SERVICE
AT UNITED CHURCH
MONTHLY MEETING
60FORTH AUXILIARY
The October meeting of the Goforth
Evening Auxiliary of St. AndreW's
Church was held on Tuesday evening,
in the Sunday School room.
In the absence of the president, Mrs.
Carl Deans, Mrs. Murray Rae 'vice-
president presided, and opened the
meeting with the Call to Worship.
followed .by the singing "Lord of our
Life" and "God of Our Salvation".
Scripture reading, given by Mrs. Par-
ker Campbell was followed by Mrs. L.
D. Balser giving the commentary on
the scripture, Hymn, "Spirit Divine,
attend our Prayers" was sung.
Mrs. H. Bateman offered her home
for the November meeting, at which
Mrs. R, Mowbray will be the guest
speaker for the Fall Thankoffering.t
Volunteers for the Jr. congregation
were Mrs. W. A. McKibbon, Mrs. R.
Pollock and Mrs. M. Rae. The first
three verses of the hymn "Send Thou
0 Lord, to every place" was sung af-
ter which the topic for the evening,
"Chinese Christians Face Their Task"
which 'was divided into four parts was
given by Mrs: J. P. McKibbon, Mrs.
H. Bateman, Mrs. J. W. English and
Mrs. M. Rae. The closing hymn was
sung, after 'which Mrs, W. A. Mc-
Kibbon qave the closing prayer. A
social hour followed with Mrs. Has-
tings and Mrs. Heifer as hostesses.
GALT.
The Wingham C.G.I.T, held their
Hallowe'en masquerade party on
Tuesday, October • 25th. -Festivities
commenced at seven-thirty with the
grand march and prizes were awarded
to six couples who were most comical-
/y dressed. Games were played unth
nine thirty. A lunch of sandwiches,
pop and doughnuts was served by a
number of girls of the Junior group.
The party adjourned with taps.
See page eight for the list of prizes
to be drawn for on Dec, 23 at Hanna's
in Wingham,
CURLERS DANCE
To be held at the Royal T. on Fri-
day, November 25th, Watch for fur-
ther particulars next week.
Interested Irt Huron News
Mr, Alex Anderson of Toronto, a
long time subscriber to the local paper,
writes this week that he has passed
his 9ard birthday and is still interest-
ed in Huron County news.
The regular monthly meeting of the
Women's Missionary Society of the
United Church, was held on the after-
noon of Tuesday, November 1st., in
the Sunday School room.
For the worship service Mrs, W. J.
Roulston used the theme "God at work
among men through the holy spirit,"
and the Scripture lesson was read by
Mrs. J. 5, Kerr,
An interesting paper on Christian
Stewardship was read by Mrs. W.
Field. Splendid reports of the sectional
meeting held recently in Fordwich
were presented byteMrs. N. McLaugh-
lin and Mrs. 5. Blake.
Mrs. J. H. Crawford reviewed a
chapter of the Study Book, "Growing
with the Years," The president, Mrs.
N. Underwood conducted the business.
It• was decided to hold a shower for
our post worker at Halifax at the De-
cember Meeting. The meeting closed
with prayer. •
VISIT WINN
Santa Claus is coming to town—
almost ae month early! Santa will make
his preliminry visit to Wingham, Sat-
urday, November 26th., at 2.00 o'clock,
The parade accompanying Old Saint
Nick around town will tour the main
street, some side streets and past the
hospital.
The Wingham business men invited
the Jolly Old Gentleman and were
glad to learn that he could set aside
such a good day for them. Santa also
promises to bring many of his colorful
helpers for the parade.
Hanna's invite you to take advant-
age of the bargains offered in the
Men's and Ladies' Stores, starting on
Saturday, November 12.
Roses In Bloom
v/ Evidence of the mild weather we
have been enjoying are the beautiful
pink roses which are blooming in the
garden at the home of Rev, and Mrs.
A. Nimmo, Centre Street./
Drama Club
The Wingham Drama Club will
hold its regular weekly meeting Wed-
nesday (tonight) at 7.30 at the home
of Mrs. A. R. DuVal.
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.
Tea and Baking Sale
The Woman's Association of the
Wingham United Church will hold a
Tea and Baking Sale in the Sunday
School room on Wednesday after--
noon, November 16th., at 3.30. Feat-
ured, to help with early Christmas
shopping will be a sale of dolls, baby
clothes and aprons,
MEETING
The November meeting of the Cath-
olic Women's League was held at the
home of Mrs. Peter MacDonald with
a splendid attendance. The meeting
was opened with prayer. The minu-
tes of the last meeting were read lay
the Secretary,
Plans weft discussed for the an-
nual Draw and Bingo to be held the
early part of December, Tickets were
to be printed and sent out at once.
Following the conclusion of the
business meeting, Rev. Fr. Bricklin
spoke briefly on the "Newman Club,"
Lunch was served by the hostess.
The next meeting will be held on
Tuesday, Dec. 6th,, at the home of
Mrs. James Ste. Marie,
LOCAL AND PERSONAL
Mrs. Mable Hebkirk visited with
friends in town for a few clays and
took in the Horse Show.
Miss Ruth Mitchell ''ter Toronto,
spent the week-end with 'her parents,
Mr, and Mrs. Jas. H. Mitchell.
Mr. Neil Williamson of Sault Ste.
Marie, is spending a• few (hoe'. with
his mother, Mrs. Win. Williamson.
Mr. and Mrs, Gifford Swartma of
Sioux Lookout, visited with h e r 'bro-
ther, Dr. G. H. and Mrs. Ross last
week,
Mr. and Mrs, Charles Steward of
Lucknow, were week-end guests of
Mr. and Mrs. James Smith, Carling
Terrace.
Week-end guests of Mr, and Mrs.
A, Jacobs were Mr. and Mrs. Fortnier
and family and 'Mr, C. Jacobs, all of
Toronto.
Miss Ruth Burgman, nurse-in-train-
ing at Wellesley Hospital, Toronto,
spent the week-end with her parents,
Mr. and Mrs, W. F, Burgman.
Mr. and Mrs. H. R. MacGregor,
Mrs. Gertrude Jackson of Simcoe, and
Mrs, Scott of Waterford visited ia
town and were guests of Mrs. C. J.
Taylor.
Mr. and Mrs, Jacobs spent a few
clays in Dunclas with her daughter,
Mrs. N. Radford, They also visited
relatives in Hanover, Hamilton and
Brantford.
Mrs. R. H. Saint is visiting with
her daughter, ,Mrs. Geo. Hay, who is
at present suffering from a broken
bone in her foot, the result of a fall
in her home.
Norman Dickenson of the Seaforth
Branch of the Bank of Commerce,
spent the week-end' with Mr. and Mrs.
W. A. Galbraith and his grandmother,
Mrs. Dickenson.
gllr. Marvin Craig of Toronto, spent
the week-end in town with his brother-
in-law, Mr. W. W.. Armstrong and
Mrs. Armstrong, whq is a patient in
Wingham General Hospital. •
ST. ANDREWS WIS,
FALL THANKOFFERINli
Mrs. (Rev.) L. C. Jorgensen Of
Bluevale, Special Speaker
The Autumn Thankoffering meeting
of the Women's Missionary Society of
St., Andrew's Presbyterin Church,
was held on Tuesday afternoon, Nov-
ember first, at three o'clock, in the
Sunday School room. There was an
excellent attendance, and the Presi-
dent, Mrs. L. Fortune opened the
meeting with prayer.
The Scripture Reading and Medita-
tion was very ably given by Miss A.
McBurney, Rev. 10, "The Bitter and
Sweet." Prayer was offered by Mrs.
Mowbray. The Secretary's report of
minutes of previous meeting was read
and adopted. General business of
meeting was conducted and arrange-
ments made for attendance at Section-
al Me_ ,ting to be held in Belmore on
Thursday, November 3rd. Mrs. W.
Ford favored with a lovely solo.
The guest speaker of the afternoon
was Mrs. (Rev.) Jorgensen, of Blue-
vale, who gave a most inspit'ing ad-
dress "Why do we have Thank Offer-
ing Meetings?", Her text was based
on Romans, Chapter 10, verses 13-15,
ill which four questions are asked,
"How then shall they Call on Him in
whom they have not heard? and how
shall they hear without a preacher?
And how shall they preach except they
be sent?" We must send snore Mis-
sionaries and encourage more young
people to train, for Missionaries, and
also pray for our Missionaries. Mrs.
Jorgerisen's address was much enjoyed
and appreciated, and the thanks of the
Society was offered to Mrs, Jorgensen
by the President.
The Offering was received and Mrs,
Mitchell gave the Offertory prayer.
The Treasurer's report was read and
adopted. The closing hymn was song
and the meeting closed with prayer
by Mrs. W, Hammond, A social half
hour followed.
CIVIC RE VIEMBRANCE
SERVICE PLANNER
Under the auspices of the Wine--
ham Branch of the Canadian Legion of
the B.E.S.L. the Annual Civic Re-
membrance Service will be held on
Friday, November 11th, at 10 a.m. at
the Town Hall. Following this service
the placing of wreaths and Observance
will be held at the Cenotaph.
Headed by the 21st A/T Regiment
Band the parade will form tilt at 9.30
a.m. at the Legion Home and proceed
to the Town Hall, Members of the
Town Council and Civic Officials will
attend. All Legion members and ex-
service men are urged to attend. The
address will be given by Comrade
Rev. A. Nimmo of St. Andrew's
Church.
• The public are cordially invited and
urged to .attend the service in the hall
and Observance at the Cenotaph.
UNITED CHURCH
BABY BAND TEA
Graduation Exercises For Ten
Members
X On Saturday afternoon a happy
gathering of Baby Band and Mission
Band Members, with their mothers and
friends, attended the Baby Band tea
in the School Room of Wingham Un-
ited Church-Airs. W. F. Burgman,
leader of the Baby Band presided and
told that there are 91 children on the
roll. The 'scripture lessons were read
by Patricia Platt, Betty Foxton, Mary
Lou Dunlop and Nancy Hutcheson,
and the prayer by Margaret Meehan.
en children graduated from the Baby
Band into the Mission Band. As they
passed through white gates, they
were welcomed and presented with di-
plomas by Mrs. W. T. Platt, leader
of the Mission Band. Those graduating
were: Greer Dunlop, Ruth Hodgins,
Jane Hetherington, Dianne Dennis,
Eleanor Goy, Sharon Montgomery,
Billy young, Gary MacDougal, Mur-
ray Kerr, Douglas Davidson/On be-
half of the Woman's Missionary Soc-
iety, the president, Mrs. G. N. Under-
wood, welcomed the guests and pre-
sented gifts to the youngest baby,
William James, son of Mr. and Mrs.
Lloyd Hutton; to the youngest moth-
er, Mrs. John Crewson;4 and to the
youngest grandmother, Mrs. David
Hutchison. Lunch was served by the
W.,M.S. and the Evening Auxiliary
from a large table decorated with pink
and blue, the Baby Band colours.
As a special treat, Mrs. Jack Reavie,
brought enough of her daughter, Lin-
da's christening cake, so that every-
one had a piece.
Hanna's Royal Winter Sale starts
Saturday, November 12, at 9 a.m.
MASONIC BRETHREN
f
You are invited to attend an Emer-
gent meeting of Wingham Lodge, A.
F. & A.M., No. 286, G.R.C., to be
held on Tuesday evening, November
22, at 8 p,m., its the Masonic Temple,
John St.
H. P, Carmichael, H. L. Sherbondy,
W. M. See'y.
Tickets on the Free Brew given
with every dollar's worth of merch-
andise purchased in Hanna's stores,
NOTICE TO
HYDRO CONSUMERS
TOWN AND ALL RURAL FED
FROM WiNGHAM SUB-STATION
The hydro will be off on Sunday,
November 13, from, 1;30 pm, to
4 p.m.
Wingham 'Utilities Commission
ridge, 3rd., Wendell Alton,
OFFICERS INSTALLED'
On Thursday, Oct. 27, the officers of
Maitland Lodge No. 119, LO,O.F„
Wingham, were installed by D.D,G.
Harvey McCallum and his staff,
of Blyth Lodge. A large number were
in attendance to see the following
installed;
J,P.N.G., Roy Manuel; N.G., Stewart
Cowan; .3.G., Willis Hall; R.S„ W.
H. Haney; F. S., E. S. Lewis; Treas.,
Joseph Clark; Chaplain, Roy Trigger;
Warden, Roy Bennett; Conductor,
William Brownlie; R.S.S., Carl Case-
more; L.S.S., Frank Speilvogle; R.S.
N.G., Robert Hall; L.S.V.G„ 5. S.
Schneider; R.S,V,G., Lloyd Casernore;
L,S.V.G., Harry Elliott; I.G., Arthur
Furxress; O.G.,. Lorne Gardinee.. • e ••••
MANY MANES
IN NEW DIRECTORY
Attended Distributors' Meeting
Mr. Cecil Meekley attended the Dis-
tributors meeting- and display of 1950
Hudson cars which was held in Tor-
onto recently.
Brother Dies
Sympathy is extended to Mrs. L,
Hiseler, Edward St., whose brother,
Robert D. I. McLeod, of London, died
suddenly on Saturday. Mr, McLeod
was a representative of the ,Gypsum.
Lime and Alabastine Co. of Paris.
A wonderful chance to buy Gifts—
At Hanna's Annual Fall Sale, satrting
Saturday, November 12, 9 a.m.
BINGO TONIGHT
The Ladies Auxiliary to the Can-
adian Legion is holding its Fall moo
in' the Armouries on Wednesday,
Nov„ Oth., at SA p.m. sharp. Come
and play all evening for it,5c. tiring
your friends. Draw on Plankets will
be made,
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DANCE AT WROXETER I
Plan to attend time dance in Wrox-
et& Town Hall on Thursday evening,
November 10th. Music by Farrier's
Orchestra, There will be a lunch booth
lit the ball, patted is sponsored by the
For-Rest Ladies Club' of Wroxeter.
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SHORT WAVE
• TO 'TRINIDAD %IRKS, OF THE
. UNITED .E111111C11
A special service of Remembrance
was held in Wingham United Church
on Sunday morning, Rev. W. A, Bee-
croft taking as his text, "Remem-
brance." He recalled to mind names
of persons and places in the First SANTA ciAus
Great War, which are almost forgot WILL - n ten today, but 'because of those people
and places we are now a free eatiorer
The Angli-Saxon resistance to Ger-
many meant freedom, but it also
meant war, sacrifice and battle fields.
That is why we must never forget.
Mille the congregation stood, Mr,
Beecroft read the names of the
church members who had paid the
surpreme sacrifice, In the first World
War: ,Leonard Brock, Richard How-
son, Edward Helps, Wilbur Johnston,
John T. Mitchell, Harvey Willis. In
the Second, World War: Percival
Biggs, MacKenzie Habkirk, William
Kew, Clifford Taman/Mr. Beecroft
drew attention to the public service
in the Town Hall on Friday, and urg-
ed the people to' remember that this
will be a day of remembrance.
PROCLAMATION
I hereby declare FRIDAY, NOVEMBE R 11 (REMEMIttANCE DAY)
A PUBLIC HALF' HOLIDAY, until 1 p.m.
and call upon all good citizens to observe the sanie
A SERVICE OF REMEMBRANCE
will be held in the WINGHAIVI TOWN 1-IALL at 10 a,m., followed by the
placing of wreaths at the Cenotaph.
J. E. RT44,AVM, Mayor.
POPPY DAY COM,
THANK THE PUBLIC
CURLING NEWS TEMPERANCE NEETINO
The first annual Bonspiel of the '
Wing-limn Curling Club will be held
on Monday, December 5th to Friday,
December 9th.
There will be two events, 1st., for Resolutions Adopted - Officers Elected
"The Western Foundry" Trophy with
4 Gruen Watches as first prize. The , The Annual Convention of the Hur-
2e.d, event will be for "The Fred I, on Tenmerancei Federation was held
Davidson Trophy and other suitable in the Presbyterian Church, Blyth, on
prizes, Tuesday, Nov. 1st, The President, Mr.
This will be the first big Curling ! J. Howard Campbell, presided. Ad-
affair on artificial ice in the new 'dresses were given by Rev. John Lin-
rink, so Curlers, make this a MUST ton and Rev. D. C. MeLelland, field
on your programme from the 5th to secretaries of the Ontario Temperance
the 9th, !Federation. The following resolishions
were adopted.
First—That this convection assure
the Ontario Government of the con-
fidence of the people of Huron County
in the Canada Temperance Act ae a
Temperance measure.
Second—That this convention Peti-
tion the Ontario Government to re-
instate the restrictive provisions of the
Ontario liquor control act in C. '1'. A.
HELD AT BUM
COME TO THE FAIR
Come to the Variety Fair in Wrox-
eter Town Hall on Wednesday, Nov.
16th., under the auspices of the Wo-
men's Institute. The fair will open at
3 p.m, Provided for your entertainment
will be Hobby Exhibits, Fish Pond,
Turkey Draw, Baking, and Candy
Sale, Recipe Books, Rummage Coun-
ter, Salad plate supper, 40 cents. Floor
show and programme. Euchre at 8.80'
p.m. Everybody welcome.
The "Book of the Month" for many
residents of Wingham and vicinity
is the new issue of the Bell Telephone
Directory. The books were mailed to
subscribers last week.
Featuring on its cover the familiar
figure of "The Spirit of Communica-
tion", the new green covered edition
of the directory replaces the buff-
covered book issued last year. It con-
tains '72 pages in its alphabetical sec-
tion, five more than its predecessor.
The first telephone directory in Can-
ada and probably in the British Em-
pire published in 1878, consisted of a
contained the names of a mere 68
single sheet, 18 by 51/2 inches, and
subscribers.
The old book should be discarded,
W. G. Hamilton, Bell Telephone man-
ager, warned, as there are more than
3,500 new and changed listings in the
new edition. It contains listings for
Durham, Hanover, Harriston, Dray-
ton, Lucknow, Mount Forest, Palmer-
ston, Walkerton and other centres.
The manager also cautioned sub-
scribers to give- the obsolete director-
ies a thorough "shaking out" before
they are discarded as old directories
have been found to contain documents
folding money and letters. Lists of
frequently called numbers kept on
office 'desk-pads, on cards pinned to
the wall by the telephone or in pocket Real bargains are listed on pages
note-books should be checked and eight and nine—Hanna's Annual Pall
changed whets the new directory ate Sale—starting Satrday, Nov. 12,
rives,
The Poppy Day Committee of the
Wingham Branch of the Canadian
Legion wish to thank all citizens for
their generosity in purchasing poppies. counties.
They also wish to. express appreciation Third—That this convention wage.
to all taggers in Wingham and sur- on the Provincial Government the
rounding country for their excellent importance of law enforcement, induct-
work. Prize taggers in Wingham were ing the matter of the importation of
1st., Douglas Murray, 2nd., Jim Lock- beverage alcohol into C.T.A. Territory
by licensed public carriers.
Fourth---That this convention
petition the Ont. Government to order
that closing tithe for beverage rooms
be 10 p.m. instead of 2 a.m. AT MAITLAND LODGF Fifth—That this convention petition
-a the Ontario Government to put a ban
on liquor advertising including so call-
ed good-will advertising.
Sixth—That because of the mount-
ing tide of crime, accident and disease
this convention wage on the Govern-
ment the acute need for imposing re-
strictive measures on the liquor traffic.
Seventh—That this convention wage
on the Government the justice of im-
posing heaVier license fees on restaur-
ants serving alcoholic beverages.
Eighth—That this convention urge
the Ontario Government to increase
the tax on a glass of beer by 50%—
this revenue to be used entirely for
temperance education and the relief
of the families of alcoholics,
Ninth—That this convention urge
,the Government to increase the
come tax on all dividends received
from shares in brewing and distilling
corporations.
Tenth—That this convention regis-
ter its appreciation of the leadership
provided by the Ontario Temperance
Federation.
The following were elected to the
Executive of the Federation for 1950.
Honorary Presidents—Mr. Gordon
Lamb, Goderich; Miss Jean Murray,
1-rensall; Mr. A, J. Cooper, Clinton.
President—Mr. J. Howard Camp-
bell, Belgrave.
Vice-Presidents—Mr. Roy Cousins,
Brussels; Rev. G. W. Medley, Goder-
ich; Mrs. Geo. Johnston, Goderich;
Mrs. R, A. Brook, Hensall; Secretary,
Mr, W. C. Pearce, Exeter,
Treasurer, ,Mr. Frank R. Howson,
Wingham ;Educational Director, Rev.
G. Hazelwood, Walton; Youth Sec.,
Rev. A. G. Hewitt, Auburn; Law &
Legislation, Mr. A. T. Cooper, Clin-
ton; Finance Chairman, Mr. F.
Howson, Wingham.
DANCE
Don't fail to get your Free Ticket
on the grand Prizes at Hanna's Men's To be held at Holmes' School on
and Ladies' Store in Wingham. Monday, Nov. 14th, Tiffin's Orates.'
tra, Ladies please bring lunch.