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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1949-12-14, Page 1WEEK OF PRAYER CHRISTMAS PARTY HOWICK LIONS TO BE OBSERVED I More than 50 members of Howley Lions with their ladies attended the annual Chrismas Party held at Ford- Melt on Thursday night, Chicken din- ner was served by the Ladies of Trin- ity Anglican Church, President, Ken Edgar presided. Toast to 'tile ladies was proposed by Lion Cliff Walmsley, Mrs. Ewart Whitfield replied. Past District Deputy Governor Gordon Hargrave, proposed 'the toast "Lions International," present District De- puty Rev. J. C, Caley replied. Gilbert Howes was Lion Tamer and Pete Dobson, Tail Twister, Lion O'Krafka expressed appreciation on behalf of the members to the ladies who served the delicious dinner. .The group then retired to the Town Hall which was beautifully decorated, including a Christmas Tree, The pro- gramme opened with the singing of Christmas Carols. Mrs. J. C, Caley at the piano. Among the guests were Mr. and Mrs. Ross Hamilton and Miss Margaret Brophy of CKNX Broad- casting Station,'Winghain. Mrs. Ham- ilton favoured with solos. Mr. Hamil- ton made recordings of several novel- ty programme features which were later played to the amusement of the audience. Miss Brophy interviewed five ladies, Mrs. John Lane, Mrs. Ken Edgar, Mrs. J, C. Caley, Mrs. Stan Bride, Mrs. Ewart Whitfield. These interviews were broadcast over CKNX the following morning on "At Hoine with the Ladies." Other guests taking part were, Misses Thelma Denny, Gilberta Howes, in a duet also solos by Lion Dick Carson. A contest in which four ladies endeavored to make their escorts beautiful with rouge and lipstick, was won by Mr. Webster of Wroxeter, who presented 'the prize to his partner, Mrs. Reg Pacey, The highlight of the evening was the .,ram.1 march around the Christmas Tree, when each lady was presented with a gift. At the close dancing was enjoyed when violin and piano music was pro- vided by John Gamble and Mrs. J. C. Caley, .By the members, their ladies and guests the 1949 Howick Lions Christmas Party is voted the Best Yet. W.M.S. OF THE UNITED CHURCH Special Christmas Service Held The Woman's Missionary Society of meeting in the Sunday School room on the:United Church held its Christmas Tuesday afternoon, December 6th. •"Faith in Jesus Christ” was the theme of an interesting and inspiring worship service arranged and present- ed by- Mrs. Fingland and her commit- tee. The Worship centre was arranged at the front of the room with white cross and. candles. 'While they read excerpts from "The Statement of Faith," candles were lighted by Mrs. N. McLaughlin, Mrs. Blyth, Mrs. W. J. Adams and Mrs. W, G. Hamilton. A choir of eight ladies led in the singing of carols and the offering was dedicated by Mrs. L. Hiseler singing "Thou Dids't Leave Thy Throne",, The President, Mrs. N. Underwood then conducted the business and clos- ed the meeting with prayer, Fine selection of Christmas Cards, Gift Wrapping, Stickers, and Seals, at Warren House, Wingham, Dancing at Royal T You are welcome at the Royal T on Saturday night for your danchig pleasure from 9.30 to 12. Music 139 Wilbee's Orchestra. Kerr's Drug Store has just been notified by wire that Laura Secord Chocolates in 2 lb., 3 lb. and 5 lb. boxes have been reduced in price. See our advertisement on page two for new prices. A gift for Grandad—A Social Mem- bership in the Wingham. Curling Club, only $5.00. The Big Event in Gorrie during the Holiday Season will be "Cyclone Sally" on Wednesday, December 28th. Brethren of the I. 0. 0. F. A cordial invitation is extended to all local and visiting members of the Order to be present in the lodge room of Maitland Lodge Mo, 119, Winghant, at 8 p.m. on Thursday, December 15, when the Second Degree will be con- ferred by the degree team from Kin- cardine, S. Cowan, N,G, W. B. Haney, Secty COUNCIL PROCLAIMS BOXING DAY A AU PBLIC HOLIDAY Temporary Loan Approved To Utilities On Behalf Of Hydro Construction A regular meeting of Wingham Town Council was held Wednesday evening with all members present. The following communications were read. From the Salvation Army re- questing a grant for their work. A grant of $25.00 was approved. From the Canadian Mothercraft Society requesting a grant from the Council, This was filed. From the Canadian Underwriters' Association pointing out the necessity of maintaining all fire equipment in good condition during the cold weather From the General Accident Assur- ance Company advising that the heat- ing boiler had been inspected and -found to be in good condition, From Mr. A. 0. Garrett, Chairman of the Merchants' Association asking that the Council proclaim Boxing Day December 27th., as a public holiday. This was approved and the yroclama- lion passed. ' From the District Architect, Public Works Department in which he drew attention to the blocking of the en- trances to the Post Office by cars and other vehicles. The Clerk was instruct- ed to reply that the Council will co- operate in keeping thes,e entrances open as far as possible. From the Fire Marshall's Office ad- vising that a grant of $218.90 has been approved for the year 1949. From Supertest Petroleum Corpor- ation acknowledging receipt of an ac- count for damaged sidewalk and ad- vising that this was being investigat- ed. The Clerk reported receipt of en- quiries from the Department of Plan- ning and Development in respect to progress of work on the Hillcrest Area. The Clerk reported receipt of the final assessment rolls for sewer front- ages, from Engineer Hagey, It was -decided to send out notices to owners of corner lots giving them an oppor- - sanity to appear before Alva Council-at their meeting next week. Mr. Clayton Gammage was appoint- ed to the Wingham Nigh Schobl Dis- trict Board for the year 1950. Free use of the Town Hall was granted for the Turnberry Township School Concert and for the Youth for Christ Rally. The Clerk presented the approved copy of By-Laws No. 1207 anti 1208. Both By-laws 'were signed on behalf of the Minister of aighways.1 It was agreed to have a supply of:large cards (Continued on page twelve) Sunday Dinner at Hotel Brunswick Served from 12 to 1.30 and 5 to 6.30. - Three choices of meat, one fowl. infant Son. Dies Sympathy is- extended to Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred Pickell, St. Thomas, in the death of their infant son,. Brian James. Prize Winning Mink Mr. A. R. DuVal attended the Ont- ario Mink Show held at Bridgeport this past week and, of the ten mink he exhibited six of them received ribbons. The Big Event in Gorrie during the Holiday Season will be "Cyclone .Sally" on Wednesday, December 28th. United Church Sunday School Concert The annual United Church Sunda School Christmas Tree and Concert will be held on Friday, December 16th in the Sunday School room at 8 p.m, Everybody welcome. The Ideal Gift—A year's Subscrip- tion to The Wingham Advance-Times -42,00. Appropriate gift card sent with yOur name on it as the giver. BRIDGE CLUB --------- The Wingham Bridge Club met on Thursday evening with 6 1/4 tables in play. The winners were: North &South-1st, Mrs, A. 12, DuVal and Mr. W. a French; 2nd,, 0, Haselgrove and J. Gooditte; 3rd., Miss M. MacLean and Mrs, D. Na- smith; 4th., Mrs. H. Campbell and Nasmith: EeSt & West-1St, Mrs. W. H. French and Mrs. R. S, Hetherington; 2nd., Mrs. G. H. Ross and Geo. Wil'. dams; 3rd,, Mrs. H. C. MacLean and Mrs. J. H. Crawford; 4th., Mrs. 6, Godkin told A, R. DuVal. ATTENTION SHOPPERS The business places of, Wingham will remain opeif on Wednesday after- noon during December, also until 10 p.m. on December 22, 23 and 24. The business places of Wingitam invite your patronage. THE BONSPIEL Members Co-Operate To Make It An Outstanding Success Wingham's first big week of curling on artificial ice is now a thing of the past. The consensous of opinion is that it was a grand success, Sixteen. different rinks curled. on each of the first four days. and, the sixteen win- ners came back on Friday for the play- off. Trophies and prizes had been pro- vided by the Western Foundry Com- pany, Mr. "-Fred Davidson and the Carmichael and Armitage Stores. At the conclusion of play the prizes were presented. by Mr. Chas. A, Roberts, General Manager ' of the Western Foundry on behalf of the President, F. W. Spry, by Mr.: F. Davidson and by Mr. Stan Burns.:district chairman for the Ontario Curling Association. The winning rinks were the Geo. Inglis rink of Belmore, the Diesberg rink of Waterloo, the Harry Sifton rink of London, the Dr. Hind rink of Walkerton, the Munro rink of Walk- erton, and the Ed. Small rink of Wingham. Congratulations are dime Mr, R. R. Hobden, Chairman of the bonspiel committee for the very cap- able manner in which lie managed the spiel and handled the emergencies ,as they cropped up. The visiting rinYcs, and they came from Owen Sound, Walkerton, Southatmiton, Port Elgin, Kincardine, Hillsburg, Mt. Forest, Harriston, WroXeter, Palmerston and Lucknowi Woodbridge, Brampton, Kitchener, •' London, Forest, were all very favottrably impressed by the fine facilities for curling offered by a small town, Many of them coveted such a club room and such an ice surface for their own towns, Nothing infpressed them more than the . fact that most of the work of building had been done by the Wingham Curlers themselves. No one was busier: or happier than President, Dr...Artwitt, as he saw. the long cherished.efieam of the Wing- ham Curling Club come true, curling in full swing on artificial ice. Norm Rintoul and Ron Rae and their help- ers had worked till the last minute putting the finishing touches on the club room. Bill Bain and Gord Mc- Kay looked after the freezing plant and gave the curlers a keen ice sur- face. Jim Carr and Cord Godkin were the care takers. Clayt Gammage was the treasurer, always in a receptive mood. To mention these individual names is just to indicate that the mem- bers of the club co-operated in a most hearty manner to make this new five day bonspiel a 'complete success. There were no pessimists. Everyone was pleased that the veteran Alex Crawford led his rink into the Friday playoff. His friends had. a cordial wel- come for the grand old curler, Henry Diment, and it was remarked that an- other fine old curler, Charlie Elliott was playing his usual good game this time behind the 'plate glass. This week Secretary Art Wilson is compiling a complete membership roster and drawing rinks for the first round-robin schedule. The Executive has made a final ruling that the curl- ing ice will be available for skating for smaller children Monday and Thursday from 3 to 5 o'clock and on Saturday morning from 9 to 11, with Mr. Ernie Miller and his assistants in charge. This schedule is subject to change as circumstances may necessi- tate. The official opening of the new rink is set for Tuesday, December 27th, when an all-day bonspiel for local curlers will be arrang e d, To Sing With Opera Company Miss Marjorie Hays of Goderich, who was guest soloist this past sum- mer in Wingham 'United Church has been chosen to be a member of the Civic Light Opera Company of De- troit, Mich. She is a graduate of Royal Conservatory of Music,"Toronto. The Big Event in Gorrie during the Holiday Season will be "CyClone Sally" on Wednesday, December 28th, LEGION TURKEY DRAW The annual draw for turkeys, under auspices of the Wingham Legion, will be made at a Bingo in the Wingham armouries on Monday, Dec, 19, The draw will be for 10 tarkeys, those who have sold tickets on the Bingo and Turkey Draw, we would ask, that yott please torn in stubs and money to E.,..S.Lewis or John Ctirrie, before Monday, December 19. Your co-operation will be Much appreciated. yon are invited to join the animal week of Prayer services which will be observed in this community from Tuesday, January 3rd., through Fri- day, January 6th, The offering received at these ser- vices will be given to the Wingham Hospital. Services will be as follows: Tuesday, January 3rd,---United Church. Wednesday, January 4th—Baptist Church, Thursday, January 5th—Presbyter- ian Church. Friday, January &h.—Salvation Army, CHRISTMAS CONCERT IN TOWN HALL The Choral Group and Dramatic Club arc presenting a Christmas pro- gramme tonight, Wednesday in the Wingham Town Hall. This is an ex- cellent opportunity for the people of the Town to see the accomplishments of these two clubs. The Choral Group with Mr. Alan D. Bennett as leader have prepared a group of Christmas Carols for presentaticin tonight. They will also sing the spiritual "I Got Shoes." The Dramatic Club in their first stage effort presents the one act play "The Plot to Overthrow Christmas." This is a comic fantasy dealing with the efforts of the helpers of Satan to overthrow Christmas. The play is un- usual in that all lines are in verse. Vin Dittmer is director of the play and leading ifiembers of the cast arc, Bill Conron, Bob Ferguson, Ernie Miller, Elizabeth McInnes. This program starts at 8.30. C.W.L. MEETING Interesting Paper On Harry J. Boyle The regular monthly meeting of the Catholic Women's, League was held on Tuesday, December 6th, at the home of Mrs. J. St. Marie, The meeting was opened by 'prayer lead by the Presi- dent, MrS. Chris Newman. The secre- tary, Mrs. T. Rafferty read the min- utes. Corresondence was read and discussed. A short talk on current vents including several interesting articles concerning Mr. Harry J. Boyle, a former member of this parish and at present Program Director of the Trans Canada Networks of the CBC, was prepared by Mrs. J. Ern- est and read by Mrs. 5. Brent. Mrs. J, St. Marie gave an interesting talk on the lives of the sisters of the Trap- pistine Order and also read several very interesting letters from her son, a Brother in a Trappist Order of Monks in Long Island, New York.)t, The treasurer's report on the Bingo held Dec. 2nd., was read. The results were very gratifying. Lunch was served by the Hostess. The next meeting will be held at -the home of Mrs, J. Ernest, on Wednes- day, January 4th, 1950. Larger Christmas Cactus Two weeks ago we told of a Christ- mas cactus with 200 blooms. This week at the home •of Mr. and Mrs. • Sanson of Fordwich, there is a Christmas cactus 14 inches high, four feet in diameter with some 400 blooms on it. This plant is seventeen years old and has had as many as 450 blooms, all open at one time. This surely must be a record. The Voice of Temperance Last Wedne'sday morning they hanged John Christian down at Chat- ham, He was a veteran of the last war and he had a wife and 2 small child- 'eta Some months ago being awakened out of a drunken stupor he had killed a marl, That's how terrible the seqttel to drinking can be, first murder, then hanging the murderer. That's why the Huron Temperance Federation keeps on fighting against alcoholism and for sobriety. The Big Event in Gorrie during the Holiday Season will be "Cyclone Sally" on Wednesday, December, 28th. Christmas Concert Will be held in Gleam-man School on Friday, December 16th, at 8 Dance afterwards. Ladies please bring lunch and cups, Adults 25 cents, Sil- ver collection for children. Attention, Juvenile Hockey Players All Juvenile Hockey ?layers are asked to meet at the Wingham Legion Home at 7 p.m„ oin Thursday, Deeem- bee 15th, munication last July. Presentation was made by his son, Herb. Fuller. Past D.D.G.M. W. W. VanWyck will havecharge of the installation of of- ficers in January. ST. ANDREW'S W.M.S. OFFICERS INSTALLED. Reports For 1949 Given By Secretaries The regular monthly meeting of the Women's Missionary Society of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church was held on Tuesday afternoon, at two- thirty o'clock, in the Sunday School room, with a splendid attendance. The President, Mrs. L. Fortune occupied 'the -Chair,' and opened the` meeting with Invocation. The Scripture Reading and. Medit- ation were taken by Mrs. P. D. King. Prayer followed by Mrs. R. Mowbray. The secretary's report was read and adopted, and general business of meet- ing condhcted. A splendid report of the Sectional Meeting of 'Maitland Presbyterial, which was held recently at Behnore, was given by the Secre- tary, Mrs. T. A. Currie, who was a delegate. The final topic front the current study book for the year entitled "We Pioneer South of the Clouds," was very ably given by Mrs. P. D. King, Mrs. George Day and Mrs. Gordon Godkin, and was most interesting. The offering was received and the Offertory Prayer was given by Mrs. John Hanna. Mrs. H. Aitchison favor- ed with a lovely Christmas solo "No Room in the Inn." Mrs. S. Bateson gave the Glad Tidings Prayer. The Treasurer's report was read and adopted. Then followed the yearly reports of the various Secretaries of the Society, followed by prayer by the President, Mrs. L. Fortune. Mrs. L. Fortune vacated the' Chair for the installation and election of officers for the coming year, and Mrs. C. Rae was appointed to fill the chair for this ceremony, and Mrs. T. A. Currie was appointed Secretary for same. Rev. Alex Nimmo officiated for the ceremony of installation, and the following arc the officers for the com- ing year: Hon. President, Mrs, H. F. McGee; Past President, Mrs. W. J. Henderson; President, Mrs. Leslie Fortune; 1st, Vice-Preident, Mrs. Alex Nimmo; 2nd. Vice-President, Mrs..R. H. Lloyd 3rd, Vice-President, Mrs, P. D. King; Secretary, Mrs. T. A. Currie; Treasurer, Mrs. Geo. Olver; Literary & Library Sec., Mrs. A. Porterfield; Glad Tidings Sec., Mrs. Annie Mc- Kay; Press Sec., Mrs, John Hanna: Supply Sec. ,Mrs, Robt, Mowbray; Social Convener, Mrs. Geo. Coulter; Pianist, Miss K. Pringle; Assistant- Pianist, Mr. W. Ford; Home Helpers' Sec., Mrs. E. R. Harrison, Mrs. T. C, King; Welcome & Welfare Comm., Mrs. H, Godkin, Miss B. Graham, Miss F. Wilson, Miss J. Wilton, Miss A, Mitchell, Mrs. R. Galbraith; Aud- itors, MV.S, Gordon Godkin, Miss Leah Currie; Happy Gleaners' Mission Band, Leaders, Mrs. j. W. English, Mrs. W. D. Congrain, Mrs. G, Fowl- A large evening coogregation at the United Church took part in the Nat- ional Christmas Vesper Service con- ducted by the Wing-ham C.G.I.T, The girls, dressed in middies, enter- ed in procession singing " °Come All Ye Faithful." Barbara Edwards led the call to worship and read several Christmas poems and a prayer. The scripture stories were read by Donal- da MacDonald. Shirley Templeman asked for the offering for the work of the C.G.I.T. in Canada, read the prayer of dedication and later led the candle lighting service. Rev, W. A. Beecroft told the story written by Miss Margaret Gavan for this service, 'very expressively. This story told of the effect a carved Ma- donna and child had on the lives of many people in five different locales, These people needed the Christ child and he came to them as the real Christ came many years ago. The girls affirmed their C.G.I.T, purpose before the candle-lighting service which symbolized this declara- tion. The candle-lighters were Joan Loughlean, Frances Merkley, Kather- ine Keating, Joan Irwin and Edna King, During the service many favourite carols were sung led by Mr. Alan D. Bennett at the organ. The girls sang "Infant Holy" as a choir number and Shirley Burden sang a Christmas song sweetly, As the girls filed out of the choir loft their candles were lit, the lights were dimmed and the congregation joined in the recessional nymii, "As with gladness men of old," WINGHAM DISTRICT HIGH SCHOOL REPORT GRADE IXA—Helen Madman 90.1, Joan Irwin 83.1; Shirley Bradburn 81.4; Shirley Foxton 81; Jean Irwin 79,1; Jean Campbell 77.9; Shirley Burden 76.3; Donna Anderson 74.1; Lorne Hackett 70.9; Murray Gaunt, 69.6; Marjorie Currie 69.1; Yvonne Gardner 63.2; Jean ,Allen .67.6; Lois" Crowston 65; Kenneth 'Gregg 64.2; Jack Hilbert 63; Lois Gilkinson 62,6; Grahem Everick 62.6; Mac Eadie 62.3; Mack Cameron 61.1; William Coultes 60.6; Clifford Coultes 60.3; Evelyn Jackson 59.1, Lois Dawson 56.6; Stewart Coupland 56; Hugh Cook 55.7; Marie Harris 54.3; James Henderson 53.9; William Crump 52,1; Harry Brydges 51.3 Below 50%, Robert Bushfield, Armstrong,. Ronald Ferguson, Charles Fraser. GRADE IXB—Annie McNaughton 82.1; Arlene Rettinger 80.3; Robert Young 77.7; Kenneth Johnston 76.6; Mary Will 75.8; Margaret Simmons 75,1; Neil Stainton 73.3; Ronald Machan 72.7; Florence W..cf,ne 70; William Irwin 68.5; Hugh Sinnamon 68.5; Patricia Rider 68; Kenneth Sax- ton 67.8; Helena Skinn 67.7; Donald Machan 67.2; Caryl MacCrostie 66.2; June Moffat 65.1; Della Powell 65.1; Phyllis MacLeod 65; Aim McInnes 64.3; Hugh Young 63.6; Shirley Snell 63.1; Winnifred Stanley 63; Lenore Ste. Marie 62,6; Floyd Moffatt 60.4; Connie McIntyre 58.7; Martina Willie 53,9; Grank 'Merrick 53.7; Murray Mulvey 50,5yBelow 50%, Elgin Hogg Anna Miller, William Sanderson, Esme Tucker, Walter Scott, Terry Nethery, St. Paul's Sunday School Concert St. Paul's Anglican Church Sunday School will hold its annual Christmas Tree and concert in the Sunday School room, on Friday, December 16th., at 8 p.m. Store Lighting Restrictions on store window light- ing, only will be suspended daily from seven p.m. to midnight, from. December 15th to December 24th, 1949 inclusive and all day Saturday, December 17th, and all day Saturday, December 24th. Ill In Hospital Miss Irene King of the King Dept. Store Staff is at present a patient in Wingham 1General Hospital, where she underwent an operation for appendic- itis, The Big Event in Gorrie during the Holiday Season will be "Cyclone Sally" on Wednesday, December 28th. Concert and Dance An Operetta "Christmas in the Cir- cus" will be presented by the pupils at Lanes School, on Friday, December 16th., at 8 p.m. A dance will follow with Tiffin's Orchestra, Ladies please bring lunch, Everybody welcome. Ad- mission 50 cents. • With Which is Amalgamated The Gorrie Vidette and Wroxeter News 41/MAP•••••111.01.11.411•11•10.1...... ANIMMIIMMION11•1111.11•WIWIMMOMMIISMIIMM00.6.1011.0014411, Single Copies Five Cents,.. WINGHAM, ONTARIO, WENDESDAY, DECEMBER 14, 1949 Subscription, $2.00 a Year in Advent rerfassiesia.MPIMINOINO LOCAL BASKETBALL TEAM DEFEATED VESPER SERVICE In their first game the Wingham 64-58 by Listowel in, a fast moving game in the Listowel' Armouries last Thursday. The Listowel scorers were led by Kenny with 27, while Ferguson with 22 and Miller with*16 paced the Wingham attack. john Jackson played a stand out game 'on the defensive to hold Listowel down to their 6 point margin. Line ups:—Listowel, Bell 6, Kenny 27, MacKay 11, Coates 6, Grusbach 6, Hay 6, Durst, Grocson 2. Wingham—Conron 2, Ferguson 22, Jackson 6, Miller 16, Hobden 2, Cur- rie, Brophy 2, WIRY' A. F, & A. M, ELECTS OFFICERS Wingham Lodge No. 286 A.F. & A, M. at a well attended meeting Tiles- day night elected a slate of officers for 1950. These are:. W.M,, James Walpole; S.W., A, B. Adams; J.W., Don Jeffs; chaplain, Gordon Leggatt; treasurer, J: A. Fox; secretary, H. L. Sherbondy; S.D., H. A. Mitchell; J.D., Hartley Smith; 1.G., Kenneth Saxton; S. S. DeWitt Miller; J.S., A. J. H. MacDonald; Tyler, R. A. Coutts. , Miss K. Pringle arranged the knit-' Fred Fuller was presented with his tiny exhibit. This was comprised of regalia. He was appointed Grand Stan- afghans, cushions, bed-jackets, sweat- dard Bearer at the Grand Lodge corn- ors, socks and children's apparel. An attractive array of tatted articles were exhibited by ,MrS. W. Alton and. Mrs. W. A. Heughan. Providing a background for these. exhibits, was a display of about thirty beautiful quilts in charge of Mrs. Dav- id Hutcheson. Rarely is such a collec- tion of fine quilts presented for public admiration. Rugs, too, were very much in evi- dence and showed artistry that would do credit to any home. These were ar- ranged by Mrs. G. Hastite, The exhibit of painting was a joy to behold. It was hard to realize that so much talent coati be found in a small town. Paintings by the follow- ing were shown: Bernice Brown, Jean McCool, Fern Armitage, Emily Wil- liams, Marjorie Armstrong, Ada 'for- ranee and George Porter. A piece of hand-painted. china was shown,. by Mrs. W. J. Henderson. This delight- ful showing was in' charge of Mrs. C. B. Armitage, The male part of the population was represented by one entry in each. wood-work, painting, and weaving. There was also a table of articles for sale, Mrs, G. Gannett looked after this section. The president, Mrs. Jas. Walpole, welcomed the visitors. A short musical programme was enjoyed with the sing- ing of carols accompanied at the piano- by Mrs. W. Henderson, A pleasing solo "Wedding Bells will Nev'er Ring For Me"• was sung by Pauline Swan, son, followed by a duet by Mrs. M. Swanson and Pauline singing "Silent Night." The door prize, a bouquet of chry- santhemums, was won by Mrs. W. Brown. Mrs. R. Appleby of Glen- annan received _the prize. for coming the greatest distance. Two past presidents, Mrs. W. J. Henderson and Mrs. W. Field, presid- ed at the tea table. The members, responsible for the Hobby Fair, are to be congratulated on the successes of their enterprise. They,in turn, would like to extend. their thanks and appreciation to all, members and non-members, who loan- ed their beautiful handwork to make such a wonderful display. No. 10 Howick Christmas Concert School No, 10, Howick, will hold its annual Christmas concert on Tues- day evening, December 20th. You are welcome. The Big Evert in Gordo during the Holiday Season will be "Cyclone Sally" on Wednesday, December 28th. Here's something stew in Christmas Gifts—A membership in the Winehain Curling Club—for Mother or Dad. WOMEN'S INSTITUTE The December Ineeting of the Wo- men's Institute will he held in the Council Chamber on Thursday after- noon, December 15th., at 2.30 pan, The motto.—And so, as Tiny Titre observed God Bless us every one, will he taken by Mrs. R. A, Coutts. The roll tall will be answered by an exchange of. Xmas gifts, the gift er; Nominating Committee, Mrs. Geo. I not to exceed 50 cents in value. Day, Miss F. Wilson. The program will consist of carols After the closing hymn was sung, Rev. Alev Nimmo closed the meeting with prayer. Give Dad a Curling :Membership for Christmas this year. C.G.I.T. CHRISTMAS Men's Basketball Team were defeated HOBBY FAIR AT WOMEN'S INSTITUTE Many Beautiful Articles Displayed A large number of district residents took advantage of an oaportunity to view a splendid exhibit of handicrafts when they visited the Council Chain- her on Wednesday afternoon, Dec. 7th. There, a Hobby Fair was held spon- sored by the Wingham Brauch of the Women's Institute, To the right of the doorway, a dis- play of crochet and embroidery in charge of Mrs. H. Campbell and Mrs. C. 'Whitfield, was very tastefully ar- ranged. It consisted of a wide variety of exquisite work ranging from doilies to tablecloths. One of the latter, the work of Mrs. Campbell, had been a prize winner at the London Fair. ,The needle-point booth was in charge of Mrs. A, R. DuVal. Pictures,. cushions and upholstery, were shown. Also added to this collection, were several very interesting antique art- icles, In shell-craft, Mrs. Snell had charge of a very nice arrangement of colour- ful shell pictures. An exhibit of shell- craft, the work of local High. School pupils, claimed a great deal of atten- tion and admiration. and a Christmas story told by Mrs. G. W. Tiffin. The hostesses are: Mrs. J. H. Craw. ford, Mrs, C. B. Armitage ,Mrs. W. Armstrong, Mrs. F. Parker, Mrs. 1-1, Campbell, ,Mm's,Sturdy, Mrs. Hare.