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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1949-12-21, Page 1Single Copies -- Five Cents. At Gorrie, December 28th, "Cyclone Sally." Give something different. A Gift of a Curling Club Membership will be appreciated and enjoyed, G. C. Gain- mage, Treasurer, has them for sale. LEGION BINGO TURKEY WINNERS A record crowd attended the Bin- go and Turkey Draw held on Monday evening in the Armouries, sponsored by The Wingham Branch of the Can- adian Legion. The following were the winners in the Turkey draw; No. 1291, J. A. Craig, Auburn; 149, Lorne Scott, R. R„ Wingham; 1002. W. Schiestel, Teeswater; 734, Fred Templetnan Jr., 523 Mrs. T. A. Currie, 1035, Harold Herd, 412, Mrs. Stewart Holloway; No. 2, Gordon Messer, Bluevale; 186, George Cluing, Brampton; 1425, Chris Tofting. The special chicken bingos were won by Mrs. M. Dodd, Mrs. Roy Ben- nett, R. 3, McKenzie, Belp:rave; W. G. Hamilton, Junior Choir At St. Andrew's On Sunday morning last a junior choir of 40 voices presented Christmas music at the regular service of St, Andrew's. At Gorrie, December 28th, "Cyclone Sally," Holiday 13read Delivery Pardon's will make their regular Bread deliveries on the Town Routes, on Boxing Day, Dee, 27th. Orders for Christmas baking would be, appreclat. cd not later than Priday, Dec. 23, LOCAL LIONS TO BROADCAST CAROLS Douate to Sick Children's' Hospital The Lions Club met at the Bruns- wick Hdtel last Friday evening for its regular dinner meeting. The Tail- twister Lion George Howson suggest- ed that when the roll call was made each Lion rise, state his name and what lie would like for Christmas. This brought forth many remarkable suggestions for gift's. None were self- ish however as some Lions were heard to request new fur coats for their wives, new cars, a Happy Christmas for everybody. Lion Ron Rae was accused of wear- ing such "hot" pants at the Curling Rink that the machinery had to work overtime to keep up the ice surface, He was fined for this offence, Lion Art. Irwin received considerable at- tention due to having his name in big headlines of the front page of the "Globe and Mail." Lions felt that if Lion Art. was going on the National Film Board and would be censoring films, he should pass a few over to the Lions to censor. It was also sug- geted that Lions have special privil- eges and free passes into movie shows. However Lion Art. good naturedly promised to stay right in Town. Lion Wilf, Crawford drew attention to the current campaign of the Sick Children's Hospital and outlined some of the good work being done for children, It was unanimously agreed that $100 be forwarded to this fund. The improvements being made at the Bank of Commerce, drew some attention when it was claimed that a piece of linoleum had to be borrowed from the Dominion Bank to finish the job. Lion Bob Hobden did not deny this charge but claimed it was a very small piece. He was f fined however, The Tailtwister claimed that honesty in advertising must be observed and upon examination of Lion. Norm, Rin- toul's advertisement in the Advance- Times, he found that it always ended -up with the statement that he "Special- ized in laying". Lion Norm, had ,considerable difficulty in explaining this to the satisfaction of the Tail- twister and was fined. Discussion as to setting up an out- Lions taking part. It was concluded that this project be proceeded with at once and the site chosen was the ',door rink was held with many of the tennis court in the park. The Com- mittee was instructed to proceed as prOmptly as possible. Lion :Garry Garrett agreed to arrange this. The annual 'shipment of fresh holly from the Vancouver Lions Club was opened and quickly absorbed. The proceeds go to Hospital work,in Vancouver. At 7.15 the meeting closed with the .usual song and the Lions Roar and all the Lions proceeded to the Presby- terian Chruch where a fine program of Christmas carols was recorded. Organ theme music was supplied by Lion Harold Victor Pym and he led the Lions in the caro14. This pro- gram will be broadcast at 5.00 on Christmas afternoon over CKNX. It is not too fate to call Clayt. Gam, mage and order a Curling Club Mem, • bership for dad, brother or hubby. SPECIAL SERVICE AT •ST. ANDREWS On Christmas Sunday, Dec, 25th special services will be held in St. Andrews Presbyterian Church. Mrs. H, C. Hurbert of Toronto will be guest soloist at the morning service. The evening worship will be the Annual Candlelight Service in which both junior and senior choirs will take part. The music is under the direc- tion of the organist and choirmaster H. V. Pym.. Sunday Dinner at Hotel Brunswick Served from 12 to 1.30 and 5 to 630. Three choices of meat, one fowl. The Voice Of Temperance • One of the iniquities of the Ontario liquor act is that it opened up worn en's beverage rooms. Moreover there are women in increasing numbers who so forget their womanly dignity as to patronize these drinking places, This it the new and more revolting degra- dation that the Ontario liquor act has created, The Canada Temperance Act saves Huron County from this de- gradation. Hydro Shop Closing Notice The Hydro Shop will be closed from Monday, Dceember 26,1949, to Tues- day, January 8rd, 1960, for the pttr- we of taking inventory. Wingham Utilities Commission, 4-64kttcteticttle3tve-tc44400.:Mtc-WAK-teteletCte-)C-tMe-WW,VelelataeVCVM.14nSgtete-KV4 ST, PAUL'S S.S. CHRISTMAS PARTY `4 The Sunday School of St. Paul's Church held its Christmas concert i3 the school room on Friday- evening/ Many adult members of the congrega- tion were present to enjoy the concert presented by the children. Christmas holly, tinsel, bells, streamers and the usual Christmas tree decorated the hall in keeping with the Season, Weeks of preparation preceded the concert under the capable leadership of Mrs, Miller Davis and Miss Jean Deyell. )(The following concert was present- ed: Opening song; "Carol Sweetly Recitation, John Mitchell; "Welcome"; Welcome by the Rector; Recitation Douglas Wild; "A- Little Boys Speech," Recitation, Linda Templeman; Jingle-Bells by the Jun- iors; recitation, Cecille Jackson; "My Little Red Shoes,"; recitation, Janet Saint; Songs by the juniors,-"Away in a -Marigec.." Christmas Memories by Joan Armitage and George Porter; Solo, Mary Louise Town; recitation, "Pat" Deyell, "A-Little Girl"; Christ- mas Helpers, Garry Templeman, Kar- en Smith, Patricia Hall, Dianne Tem- plernan, John White; duet, Anne White and Karen Swanson, "Silent Night,,,,,.,Holy-Night.".,Poinsetta. Pag- eant, by the Juniors; Songs, Senior Girls; recitation, Anne White, "A Message from Long-Ago" A Star Has Risen, by Senior boys; recitation, Sohn White; Recitation, Verne Grif- fith; recitation,. Fern Vanstone; reci- tation, Dianne Templeman; Play, "The Power of Love" by pupils. v% Just at the completion of the pro- gramme Santa Claus arrived and pre- sented gifts and candy to the children. At Gorrie, December 28th, "Cyclone Sally." Christmas Carols The residents of town .are enjoying the Christmas music which is being broadcast daily over CKNX and re- broadcast over a loud speaker from the tower of the Wingham Town Hall. Visit Mothercraft Hospital. )<Mt. and Mrs, A. J. Lockridge and Mrs. C. Blatchford attended the spec- ial ceremony at Mothercraft Hospital, Toronto, last Wednesday, when their daughters, Ruth Lockridge and Gwen Blatchford received their caps. Entertained At Dinner '4A very pleasant dinner hour was enjoyed by the members of the Town Council, their wives, the officials of the town and the press when Mayor Jack Reavie and Mrs. Reavie enter- tained at a turkey dinner in lintel Brunswick on ThursdaYSat 6.30 P.M. Following dinner a short Christmas sing. song was held after which the members of the Council held an evening session. Closing Notice Farrier's Welding Shop, Diagonal Road, will be closed from Saturday, December 24th, to Tuesday, January 3rd. High School Dance The High School Christmas Dance will be held in The Wingham Armour- ies from 9 to 1 o'clock,' on Friday evening, December 23rd, Music by Eric Scott and his orchestra. All ex- students are cordially invited. Bluevale Dance A Christmas dance will be held in the Bkievale Community Hall on. Fd- day, December 23rd,, sponsored by the Stone School Hockey Club. Wilbee's Orchestra, Lunch Counter. Admis- sion 60c, UNITED CHURCH S.S. CHRISTMAS CONCERT The United Church Sunday School Christmas concert was held on Friday evening. Mr. Lloyd Hutton, the Soper- intendent, welcomed the large audience which packed every corner of the School Room. The programme was all provided by the members of the Sunday School and reflected great credit upon the teachers who had trained them. A recitation of welcome from Judith Cruickshank was followed with a chorus, "I Wonder", by ,Miss Thornton's class and two recitations, "A Good Way to find out", by Doug. Spry; and "Giving", by John Madill. Then came the carol, "Away in a Manger," from Mrs. Rintoul's class, and "The Little Workman's Song" by Mrs, Jack Walker's class, The girls of Miss Gladys McBurney's class pre- sented the dialogue, "Christmas Giv- ing" which was greatly enjoyed as was also the short play "The Kingly Gift", Jack Currie's boys presented The Shepherd Drill; Lynn Stuckey recited "The Best Gift" and Helen Anne Armstrong told the whole story of, "The Night Before Christmas". The primary class sang the chorus, "Sweet Angel Voices" and four little girls, Sandra McLennan. Carol Crawford, Helen Anne Armstrong, and Karen Beattie sang the song, "Four Tiny Tots." Two small boys gave recita- tations, Jim Howson told of "Work for a Scout" and Byron Adams told about "Santa's Gifts" while Louis Hutton's class recited Christmas Stockings." The programme ended with a very lovely pakotnine, "Holy Night," presented by the senior girls dressed in white with a choir in the background, Farewell words were giv en by Murray Kerr, Then followed the highlight of the evening, when Santa Clans came down the chimney and trawled out of the fire-place to a With. Which is Amalgamated Th4 Gorrie Vidette and Wroxeter News NESDAY, DECEMBER 21, 1949 WINGHAM, ONTARIO, WE Subscription, $2.00 a Year in Advance STORE HOURS FOR !KINSMEN HOU CHRISTMAS SHOPPERS Our favourite season is here again! F'or it's Christmas time—when colored lights and holly wreaths brighten every window—when the carefree voices of carolers, break. the silence of the night, and to wide-eyed youngsters dear old Santa Claus is the "man of the hour". Beyond all these pleas- ures our greatest enjoyment comes from the opportunity to • wish everyone filerrplebriotmetS Tbe allingbain Rbbante NEXT ISSUE ' ONE DAY LATE Owing to the Christmas holidays falling op Monday and Tuesday, the last issue of the Advance-Times for this year will be published one day late,0 Any correspondence reaching our office by Friday or Saturday will be much appreciated. TOWN COUNCIL HELD STATUTORY MEETING A Statutory Meeting of Wingham Town Council was held on Thursday evening with all members present, His Worship Mayor Reavie in the chair. Mr, Chas. Cook addressed the Council and asked for relief from taxes on his factory on account of the fire which occurred last March, His Worship advised Mr. Cook that the matter would be given careful consid- eration by the Council and a letter would be sent later, A letter was read frOm the Work- men's Compensation Board outlining the coverage for firemen and offering an increase in protection as from Jan. '1st,, 1950. Benefits would also be in- creased afters. the new year. It was decided to increase the cov- erage of the Firemen and that im- mediate application be made to the Workmen's Compensation Board. His Worship reported for the Executive Committee that due to change in the' weather snow removal was not found necessary. The Finance Committee reported a number of accounts properly certified and recommended payment. Coun. Rintoul reported for the Pro- perty Committee that the two trees would be wired up with lights if it.. werepossible. Coun. Carmichael reported for the Fire Committee, that a radiator in the (Continued on page twelve) CHRISTMAS PROGRAM BY CHORAL AND DRAMA Combined Clubs Present Fine Concert The Wingham Choral Group and the Wingham Dramatic Club present- ed their Christmas programme in the Town Hall last Wednesday. Perform- ing before a near capacity audience, the people of both clubs put a great deal of enthusiasm into their parts and therefore presented a very refreshing programme. Ernie Miller the recreat- ional director in introducing the pro- gramme traced briefly the history of each' of these clubs and stressed the need for more members for them. The Choral Group led by Allan D. Bennett presented a very enjoyable concert. The programme included the negro spiritual "I Got Shoes", "Eri- skay Love Lilt" and a number of less well known but beautiful Christmas Carols. An outstanding feature of the choral group performance was the fact that for the most part the singing was done without accompaniment, The group showed great versatility in the varied programme .they presented. This group meets Monday evenings from 7.30 to 8.30. Bill Conron con- tributed two fine solos to this part of the programme. At intermission the audience was led in community carol singing by Mr. A, D. Bennett with Mr. H. V. Pym at the piano. The Dramatic Club's production the comic fantasy "The Plot to Overthrow Chrikmas" was very well done. The large cast is to be congratulated on the fine performance. The scenery lighting and sound effects were ex- cellen1 and added a great deal to the play. Ernie Klein in the roll of Nero turned in an excellent interpretation of the old Roman tyrant. Other out- standing performers were Bob Fergu- son as Satan, Jim Hobden as Legree, Norm Fry as Harnett, and the director Vin Dittmer's portrayal of Ivan the Terrible, This was the club's first pro- dttction but in it they displayed a great amount of talent and enthusiasm, At Gorrie, December 28th, "Cyclone Sally." Dancing at Royal T $4,ww.mmr.M.1,4 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, A gift he can use—and enjoy--a Membership in 'the Wingham Curling Club, Free Matinee The Lyceum Theatre will present "Bombs" at the Free Matinee (for children only) at 2:00 p.m, On Satur- day, December 24th, Fur the convenience of their customers and to assist them in their Christmas Shopping the Wingham Stores will remain open until 10 P.M.. on Thursday, Friday and Saturday.' ANNUAL TURNBERRY CAROL FESTIVAL The second Annual Turnberry Carol Festival was presented to a large audience of parents and friends, in the Wingham Town Hall on Friday night, December 2. The very interesting program opened with "0 Canada" accompanied by Holmes' School Rhythm Band, followed by Township Choruses—"The Song of the Music Makers", "Silent Night" with descant", "Candles Bright around"; Remarks. 'Mr. A. Smith, chairman of the School Board; "Sword Dance" by girls from Kirton's School; Three Part Chorus, "How Sweet the Bells of Christmas", Bluevale School; Minstrel Show, "The Blue Tail Fly", "Old Black Joe",. "Sing a Song of Christmas", "Old Folks At Home", "Lancashire Tap", Powell's School; Choruses by Township Juniors, "Away in a Manger", "Who is coming on Christmas Night?"; "Grandmother's Dance", two part song, "Virginia Reel", iGilmour'S School; Dialogue, "No News", Bluevale School; Sing- ing Gaines "The Crooked Man", "Merrily I Sing", Glenannan School; Rhythm Band, "Jingle Bells", "The Hand Organ", Holmes' School; "Sailor's Hornpipe", Kirton's School; Remarks by. Mr. J. H. Kinkead, In- spector of Public Schools; Pageant, "Christmas Customs in Many Lands", Lower Wingham girls and a choir of seniors from the township singing "Angels We Have Heard on High", "What Child is This?", Adeste Fideles", "Jolly Old St. Nicholas", "Joy to the World", "The First Noel", "Three Wise Men Came Riding By"; The King. OFFICIAL OPENING OF CURLING CLUB Local Bonspiel on Tuesday, Dec. 27 It is planned that the official open- ing of the Wingham Curling Club shall take place on Tuesday, Dec, 27. The whole day will be given over to a IOW bonspiel with draws at 9 and 11 a.m. and 2 and 4 p.m. Members who wish to play are to phone Art. Wil- son or post theirhatiii:: in they alb Room, The formal ceremony of ogen- ing and dedication will take place prior to the afternoon draw. Then on Thursday, December 29th play in the round robin series will commence with games at 7 and 9 o'clock, five nights a week. Last Thursday a very successful jit- ney was held with 32 curlers compet- ing and several playing perfect shots inside the plate glass. Ron Rae and his rink, Jim Hobden lead, Lloyd Ratz second, George How- son, vice-skip, won •the prize with Murray Rae and his rink, Murray Jenkins lead, Bill Bain second, Charlie Blyth vice-skip runners up. Last week saw the small children skating on the curling ice on ;Monday, Thursday and Saturday. It is quite apparent that the skating is not damaging the ice sur- face but it does necessitate a thorough clean-up after each skating session. This week a jitney draw will be made on Thursday evening. Secretary Art Wilson reports 34 new members and a total membership of 130 with 6 holding social memberships. It is expected that next week some announcement will he made about a ladies tea in the curling climb room. At Connie, December 28th, "Cyclone Sally," No Milk Delivery In order that the Staff may have Christmas Sunday, December 25th, and New Year's Sunday, January 1st., 1950, there will be no milk deliveries made on those dates. We ask your co-operation in pur- chasing your supply of milk the prev- ious day and returning empty bottles as soon as possible, Thank You! Smith's Dairy Bateson's Dairy. Social Memberships in the Curling Club, $5.00. Give one for a Gift. At Gorrie, December 28th, "Cyclone Sally." the platform. The children soon crowded around hitn and each one was presented with a bag of candy And fruit. LADIES' NT Rev, J. Co Caley Guest Speaker •••••••••••••••••••• The Wingham Kinsmen Club held its first Ladies' Night of the 1949-50 season last Friday night at the Queen'.s. Hotel where a sumptuous dinner was served by candlelight. President Bob. Ferguson was in the chair and wel- comed to the meeting the ladies, guest speaker Rev, Jim Caley of Gorrie, Dis- trict Governor of the Lions IVIacMc- Nair, and former member, Don Schatte, Sergeant-at-Arms, Kin Vic •Lough, lean was kept busy as a goodly num- ber of fines were imposed, Kin Harry Spry and Frank Hopper of the re- freshment committee were fined for sampling the punch during the after- noon, while Kin Jack Bateson was fin- ed for being afraid to sample it. Bul- letin Editors Jack Lloyd and Harold: Henry paid the maximum for produc- ing an illegible bulletin. Among others, fined were Nun Jack Walker for going aboUt town with a blonde hair on his overcoat. '2nd. Vice-Pres,, Dee Miller for having his picture in the paper,. and Kin Andy Scott for a number of reasons. Kin Dee Miller gave the toast to the ladies and Mrs. Dorothy Cruickshanks replied. After the toast to the King, the Manx National Anthem was play ed as a courtesy to Mr. and Mrs. Cal- ey. District Governor of the Lions, Mac McNair was called upon mid he gave a humorous dissertation on the defin- ition of a man. Kin Ross Hamilton introduced the guest speaker for the evening, District Deputy Governor of the Lions, Rev. Jim Caley of Gorrie. Mr. Caley gave an interesting and enlightening talk on his homeland, the Isle of Man, covering its history, geography, and. religious and political life. He spoke feelingly of the love of the Manxman for the land of his birth, and said that Manxrnen could be fou'nd in every part of the world. He also showed some colored movies of his last sum- mer's trip to the Island, making ex- planatory and humorous comments on them. The expression of the club's appreciation of 'Mr. Caley's visit and talk was voiced by Kin George Shaw.. In the brief business session that followed, Kin Charlie Crossett gave the report of the Sports Committee; then a motion was passed that the Club donate an electric stove to the nurses' residence, Two panda bears were raffled off and won by Mrs, Althea Cantelon and Kin Gib Miller who were so delighted at }winning that they volunteered to sing a duet. Kitt Bob Carbert led a n sing-song, with Mrs. Caley at the, piano. Lois Hamilrttontheres After Kinsmen onded to a and request for a song with a fine rendt- tio of NNthrlelitdn ei Cirstmas. their ladies spent an enidyliali; evening. of singing and dancing at the Royal T. Next meeting-7 o'clock, December: 30th., Queen's Hotel. 3.