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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1951-12-19, Page 1C.G.I.T. Girls Hold National Vesper Service The Wingham C.G.I.T. girls carried out their annual National Christmas Vesper Service on StinilaY in the Un- ited, Church for the evening , emigre gation. The girls of the leordwich C.G.I.T. joined them so that the choir loft was filled with uniformed girls, The processional hymn, "Joy to the World," began the Service which in- cluded several other Christmas carols. A quartette, formed by Mary Rae, Mary Louise Town, Marjorie Scott and Gail Purdon sang "Infant Holy, Infant Lowly," Mr. A, Bennett pre- sided at the organ. The four girls giving the Christ- mas messages in readings, poems and from Scripture, were Helen Machan, Phyllis Hamilton, Barbara Edwards and Mary Frances Currie. The love- ly story, "Why the Chimes Rang", was told by Dr. W. A, Beecroft. The candle-lighting ceremony, sym- bolizing the rededication of the girls to the worthy aims of the C.G.I.T. in- cluded the clear statement of the purpose by the girls. The central candle-lighters were Alice Hayden, Beverley Nethery and Mary Hotchkiss, who lit the candles each girl held as they filed out of the choir loft. As the processional "The First Nowell" was sung the lights of the church were dimmed. Following the service the girls of the two church- es met for a pleasant social hour of Christmas carols, games, stories and refreshments before the Fordwich girls braved the storm, . TIME TO SMILE allie president of a large business concern bought a number of signs reading, 'Do It Now," and had them hung around the office, hoping to inspire his employees with prompt- ness and energy in their work, In his private office one day soon after- ward a friend asked him how the scheme affected the staff. "Well, not just the way I thought it would," answered the proprietor. "The cashier skipped with thirty thousand dollars, the head bookkeeper eloped With the private secretary, three clerks asked for an increase in salary, and the of- fice boy lit out to become a bank robber." $ EXPENDITURES Park conditioning .. Stand repairs Players Equipment Advertising Phone W.O.A.A. Umpires Teams Shares Score Board and Ba,11 Re- covery Lighting .. n. ... Sta,tionedyi Stamps„ etc, Sugar Prizes qta Stand Insurance Sundries, (Misc.) Bank Balance 263.13 5179.20 247,20 168.20 100.80 39.48 26.20 324.70 529.50 2866.07 33.70 410.00 18.00 -35,29 7.50 43.74 Confer Degrees at Walkerton Lodge The annual birthday and. Christmas party of the Faithful Rebekah Lodge, Walkerton, was 'held in the I.0,0.F. hall at Walkerton. One hundred and twenty-five. wen'. P'reseat, including gueats frorriVYNI`glittnn' Ripley and Hanover: Mrs. C. MacSween, noble grand, on behalf of the local lodge, welcomed the visitors, Degree Captain Roy Bennett and • his staff from Wingham took charge of the initiation ceremony for two new candidates. Gifts were exchang- ed and members sang Christmas car- ols, Mrs. Rutherford, of Wingham, was the winner of the door prize. Women's Inst. Holds Christmas Meeting A very pleasant afternoon was spent in the Council Chambers on Thurs- day afternoon last, when the Wom- en's Institute held their Christmas meeting, After the business was over a program of Christmas Carols, a demonstration on making shortbread by Mrs, Jos. Schneider was very much enjoyed by all; Mrs. Kirby of the Salvation Army gave the Christ- mas Story. Instead of the ladies ex- changing Chrismas gifts as usual, the members brought gifts for the Uni- tarian Relief, bale consisting of all kinds of babies''' clothing, both new and used, also many other articles. Collection was donated to the Sal- vation Army for Christmas Cheer. A committee was named to send out Christmas Cheer boxes to the shut- ins which is a very fine gesture. A dainty Christmas lunch brought this fine meeting to a close, Mrs. A. Hingston Dies after Illness After a snort illness, Mrs. Addison Hingston, the former Annie Ida Lloyd, passed away in Wingham ,on Mon- day, December 17th., 1951. Born in lalmore, she was in her 76th year. Mrs, Hingston received her education in Delmore and was mar- ried to the late Addison Hingston in Seaforth, Her husband predeceased her on September 0th., 1940. She was a member of the United Church and the Legion Ladies Auxiliary. Surviving are two sons and three daughters: Cora, (Mrs. Eddie Haw- kins) of Toronto; Carrie (Mrs. Thos. Cruickshank' Wingham; Mary, (Mrs. Wifrod Arthur's) of Wingham; Lloyd, Wingham and Clifford of Guelph, There are ten great grandchildren. The funeral will he held today, (Wednesday), December 19th., from Currie's Funeral Home, Wingham, where service will be held at 2 p,m, Rev. W. A. Beecroft will conduct the service with interment in Wingham cemetery. WINGHAM BAPTIST CHURCH CHRISTMAS SUNDAY Bring the whole family for the whole day, 10 to 10 Bible School, open Session. The Christmas Story in pictures, 11, Morning Worship, Duets, solos. 7 p.m. Evening service, more beautiful Christmas music, 8. Candle light Carol Service. Beautiful color- ed pictures. 'Tire Child of Bethlehem'. Come and ea3 of the inspiration and blessing of tin se services. lob Rebekah lodge Entertains (Friends Majestic Rebekah Lodge No. 352, Wingham, held their regular meeting on Monday evening at 8 p.m. an their lodge rooms, after the business part of the meeting, the lodge members entertained their friends to a musical program which was very much enjoy- ed by all present Messrs. Cecil Merkley and Bob Hall opened the program with a musical number on the guitars; duet by Mrs. Wilfred Henry and Mrs. Morris Swanson; chairman's address; read- ings by Mrs. Gordon Greig, "Mrs. Levinsky at the Wedding" and "He was There and So Was I"; trio by Mrs, Horace Aitchison ,Mrs. Dave Hutcheson and Mrs. Vance Sander- son, "Star of the East"; piano solo, Eleanor Smith; Novelty number, Mrs, Stewart Cowan, and Mrs. Morris Swanson accompanied by Mrs. San- derson; piano solo, Helen Haines; musical number ,Cecil Merkley and Bob Hall; pictures by Cecil IvIerkley taken on his trip to Mexico, which were very entertaining; carol singing by everyone. A door prize was won by Roy Ben- nett; Mrs. Howard Fuller, Mr. Nelson Nichol and Mrs. Joseph Schneider won novelty prizes. The hostesses served a very dainty lunch of sand- wiches, shortbread and Christmas cake, which was much enjoyed by all present. Mrs. Wm. Henderson Dies in -92nd Year Mrs. William Henderson passed away at McKay Nursing Home, Wing- ham, on Friday, December 14, in her 92nd, year. The former Isabella MacDiarmid, she was the wife of the late William Henderson. Surviving are two daugh- ters and two sons, Mrs, Sadie Nivins, and Mrs. Harold Wicks (Margaret), of Toronto, Tennant and David of Wingham. Funeral services were conducted from Currie's funeral home, Wing- ham ,at 1.30 p.m. on Monday, Decem- ber 17, 1.951 ,with interment hi Kin- loss cemetery. With which is amalgamated the Gprrie Vidette and Wroxeter News ,Subscription $2,50 per year; 6o per copy WINGIIAM, ONTARIO, 'WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 19th, 1951 Vol. 78 No, .16. Memorial Chimes Dedicated at St. Andre'w's NEXT WEEK'S PAPER IN MAIL ON MONDAY I Next wok's edition of The Advance-Times 101 go into the making as soon as the one you Santa Claus, in the person of Robt. are reading is elf the press. Fin- H. Saunders, Ontario Hydro Chair- al press run of this special Christ- man paid a surprise visit to S, S. No. mas Greeting edition will be made 10, Culross, when 260 parents and on Monday mowing and will be children of the school section held in the mails to all subscribers in their Christmas, concert, last Friday. time for delivery locally that day. This visit was the result of a num- In order to produce the -paper so far ahead of the normal sched- ule it will be impossible to include correspondence from the rural areas, which usually arrives in this office on Monday and Tues- day.. The paper will contain Christmas material in its place. CHAIRMAN ONT, HYDRO PROVINCIAL POLICE CPL. LIONS SPEAKER ALONG THE MAIN DRAG By The Pedestrian Rev. Alex Nimmo and Gord Leg- gatt are running neck and neck for the most spectacular headgear award (male.) It is puzzling to us how those fur pieces are balanced on the head. Town Clerk W. A. Galbraith gave his annual Christmas movies at the Public Sphool on Monday. He had some- very interesting and entertain- ing subjects for his young audience as usual. -0-0-0 Alton Adams of the Lyceum Theat- re has taken our plugging for Christ- mas decorations to heart and has placed a poinsetta plant in the lobby, Donations to the Christmas Seal Campaign will be accepted by Frank Madill and Mrs. W..1, Greer. Don't forget the need to stamp out T.B. - 0 - 0 - 0 'The Curlers' dance was very suc- cessful according to George Shaw, with a good crowd and music by Slim Bushay and his orchestra. George says to keep the Curlers .Spring Dance in mind, for another ,good time. - 0 - 0 <Me of the most beautiful and tastefully decorated public buildings it has been our privilege to see is the Kitchener city hall, at night par- ticularly. -0-0-0 Don't forgot the High School's -Annual Christmas Dance at the Wingham Armouries on Thursday :night, December 20th, with music by ?Lionel Thornton, It promises to he a -swell affair. -0-0-0 The masterpiece of Christmas de- coration on the front door at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Bennett is worth seeing. It lends a festive air to the whole neighborhood. Garr SUGGESTION Stuck, for a Christmas present? A gift subscription to the Wingham Ad- vance-Times is the answer to your problem. Not only is it available at a. reasonable price, but you will be remembered all year by the recipient. Special Christmas gift cards to send -as notice of the subscription. Drop at theaeffide or phone '84- today. Mrs. John Porter Dies in 86th Year Mrs. John Porter, the former Mary Ann McKague, a native of Culross Township, died in Maidstone, Sask- atchewan, on Sunday, December 16, .at the home of her daughter, Mrs. (Dr.) W. A. Kirkpatrick. Mrs. Porter lived in Turnberry for many years .and moved to Wingham 30 years ago. She was an active member of ;St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Wingham. Her husband predeceased her in 1936. Surviving are a daughter Mrs. (Dr.) Kirkpatrick of Maidstone, Saskatchewan and as on, Roy Porter of Wingham, previously of Turn- ,berry. Mrs. Porter had been residing in Maidstone for the past three years. The funeral will take place from ;Saskatchewan and a son, Roy Porter, Frances St., on Friday, December 21st., at 2 p.m. with interment in the 'Wingham cemetery. Postage Increased On Papers to U.S. Due to recent increases in postal rates, subscriptions to The Advance- 'Times are now $3.50 a year 'in the United States. Subscriptions in the United States were formerly $3.00. The $3.50 rate applies to renewals as well as new subscriptions. Subscriptions to The Advance-Times in Canada remain unchanged at $2.50 .a year. SCHOOL CONCERT 13eigrave School Christmas enter- tainment will be presented in Fores- ters' Hall, on Friday, Dec. 21 at 8.30 and will take the form of a two-hour operetta, "The Cobbler of Fairyland". Admission 400 and 15c. Everyone is welcome, 1219b Week of Prayer to Be Held in January The week of prayer services will be held in St. Paul's Anglican Church, from Monday, January 7th., to Friday, the 11th, inclusive. Services will com- mence at 8 o'clock, Rev. W .H. T. Fulton, B. A., Brus- sels, will be spdcial speaker each evening. Mr. Fulton was formerly of Milford Co , Donegal, Erie. The offering will go as usual to the Hospital Auxiliary. You are cordially invited to attend these services. Rev. Alex Nimmo Of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church conducted the dedication service of the Memorial Chimes donated by the late Mrs. Marion Elizabeth. McPhail in memory of her parents Mr. and Mrs. Babies Baptized At St. Andrew's The Sacrament of Baptism was ad- ministered on Sunday morning at the morning service in St. Andrew's Pres- byterian Church, Wingham. Those receiving the Sacrament were: Kenneth Hartley Smith, son of Mr. and Mrs. Hartley Smith; George Richard Welwood, son of Mr. and Mrs. Norman Welwood; Janna Lynne Ewing, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Delbert A. Ewing; Gayle Louise Gan- nett, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. Wil- fred Gannett; Susan Jane Currie, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. John Currie; Judith Elizabeth Reid, daugh- ter of Mr, and Mrs. Scott C. Reid; Ellen Irene Cruickshank, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gerald W. Cruickshank. MISCELLANEOUS SHOWER Miss Alice Laidlaw whose marriage to Mr. James A. Munro of Vancouver, takes place later this month was guest of honor at a party given by Mrs. Robert Kerr and Mrs. H ,Pocock at the latter's home, when some tweet; .-five friends and neighbors presented her with a miscellaneous shower. $ 5179.20 Regarding the above report which was compiled from the records of the Association kept by Lloyd Hingston, I wish to state that I found these so very carefully and sysematically tak- en care of that it was a real pleasure to check them over, One thing that the Association ac- complished deserving of special notice was the installation of the bill boards which now decorate the north bound- ary of the park. On the whole, despite several drawbacks the Association had a very successful season, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SOFTBALL 'ASSOCIATION RECEIPTS Bank Balance, 1950 Town Council Donations Rents from Bill Boards Gross Gate Receipts Alexander Inglis. The plaque which is shown above presents to each student and then was unveiled by the grandniece of the donor, Miss gave a 12 inch electric clock to the Helen Inglis. -Staff Photo school. He in turn was presented with a beautiful desk lamp and set on a marble base in a. chrome silver finish as a gift from the school. 55.17 200,00 155.00 1769,03 Christmas Seals Still on Sale There sewn to be some people who haven't yet received their Christmas Seals and it has been pointed out to us that anyone in this cate- gory, should get in touch with Frank Madill or Mrs. W .J. Greer, who will be only too glad to he of assistance. There is still time to send in a con- tribution to this very worthwhile cause if through some oversight you haven't yet received your seals. Brussels Fire Claims Two- A tragic fire claimed the lives of two elderly sisters in their farm home in the Cranbrook district last Thursday afternoon. Killed in the blaze were Jane F. McNair, 76, and her sister, Janet, 80. They lived alone in their two-storey frame house. The oldest sister had been confined to her bed with the flu and it is believed that Jane McNair went to the aid of 'her sister and was overcome by the smoke. The Bridge Club held its regular meeting on Thursday night, with seven and a half tables in play. Re- sults as follows; North and South: 1st., Miss M. Johnson and Mrs. H. Campbell; 2nd., Mrs. B. Porter and W. H. French; 3rd., Mrs, H. C. MacLean and Miss MacLean; 4th., Mrs. Geo. H. Ross and J. A. Wilson. East and West--•-1st., Mrs. Ii'. A. Parker and Miss Y. McPherson; Lod,, Pherson; 2nd., Mrs. R.smaZD.E Mrs. R. R. Hobdett and S. H. Craw- ford; 3rd., Mrs. W. II. French and SUNDAY Vitt Dittmer; 4th., (tied) Mrs. S. IL CIIRTalTy IMIT,111TAINMENT ' Crawford and Miss M. McCallum, Brussels firemen arrived on the Tt, I:lieyeale Presbyterian Church I Bert Porter and Dune Kennedy. scene about 12,45 after being mil. r, , ya,r,.,;ay Sonool Christmas Entertain- I In last week's play, Mr. 0, Camel-- by a neighbour, Hay Selling. Proviii• merit will be held in the 13luevalc on's name was printed instead of Mrs. dal Constable Charley P.AP.ek' :t.roni Community Hall on Friday night,t G. Cameron, and Mr. Gordon Mac,. Wingham arid W. O'Hara from (lode- December 21st„ at 8.80. Admission, " Lean instead of Mr. Gordon MacKay. rich investigated. adults 35c. Children free, 19b regret this error. Public School Students Send Health Kits In conjunction with their Junior Red Cross activities the pupils of the Public School here have undertaken to fill HEALTH KITS for needy children in Europe, These kits are similar to ditty bags filled for sailors during the war. They are made of cotton and each completed bag will hold a small towel, a face cloth, soap, tooth brush and paste, comb, nail file, nail brush, safety pins, bobby pins, elastic, shoe laces and a sewing kit, If possible a ribbon or handkerchief will be added. The children have responded well to the appeal for articles showing that the "Christmas Spirit," is indeed at work. her of letters written by the children of the school during the recent per- iod of urgent power conservation. Letters urging conservation were sent to all schools as well as industries, homes, etc. Mrs. Arthur Graham, teacher at that time, wrote to Mr. Saunders, stating "that if they only had power, they would he glad to conserve it." She also had her stud- ents write letters to the chairman, pointing out the difficulties of work- ing by lamplight. Mr. Saunders saw the "light" and promised the school hydro, as soon as possible. Friday night's visit was the result of the school getting electricity and an in- vitation to the chairman to attend from the board. The present teacher, Miss Olive Thompson, had a fine program for her Toronto guests, including dialog- ues and recitations. Santa Claus was even there. Mr. Saunders distributed WEST MOSS SUMO SpeCiaComm.reia1 Oriiirs • -Mildred Cook 80.1; June MacDonald, 76.6; Margaret Sanderson, 71; NiAma Mof- fatt, 71.3; Marilyn .11TPLwm, 69,9; Twyia McKinnon, 68; Marilyn Mof- , fatt, 67.1; Irving Elliott, 66.3; Vivian Nebitt, 63.6; Shirey Templeman, 59.7; Verna Showers, 58.1; Jean Bain, 56.7; Evelyn Anger, 56.4; Josie Willoughby (Below 50%). GRADE X- -Joan Thomas, 85.9; Ruth Webb, 85.1; William Laidlaw, 84.1; Marguerite Ford, 83.3; Robert ' Lancaster, 81.9; Kenneth Holmes, 80.9; Marlene McQuarrie, 80.8; Neil Eadie, 80; Audrey Mahood, 78.5; Don- na Coupland, 78; Raymond Lott, 77.9; )3erva Gallaher, 77.3; Robert Gam- mage, 75.9; Guelda Stapleton, James • Fitzpatrick (eq.) 75,2; Roht. McMur- ray, 75.1; Donna McGlynn, 74.5; Thel- ma Bennett, 73,5; David Webster, 72,9; William Barwick, 72.4; Shirley Step- henson, 72.3; Jean Jewell, 71,9; Janet Deitner, 71,1; Barbara Allen 70; .Glor- ia Clark, 69.7; Marlene MacKenzie, 68.4; Shirley Shera, 67.5; Beverley Brooks, Bert Watson (eq.) 67.4; Jean Henderson, 66.9; Rae Whytock, 65.4; Ross Smith, 64.8; Catherine Keating, 64.7; Marie Elliott, 64.5; Lavarre Mac- Nair, 63.2; Norman Walpole, 62,8; Elmer Henderson, 62.7; Arnold Tay- lor 62,2; Kathleen Carter, Murray Mulvey (eq.) 62.1; Donald Biggs, 62; Robert Cathers, 61.8; Anna Miller, 61.7; Eileen Wray, 61,6; Frances Ait- CKNX and L. M. Wedd, of the Bank ken, 60.5; Robert Rann, 60; Donna of Commerce. One enjoyable feature Gerrie, 59.5; Della Armstrong, 59.3; of the meeting was a solo "The Gift," Bernice McDonald, 59.2; William by Lion Jack McKibbon. The presi- Henning, 58.8; Wesley Wray, 58.4; Donelda MacDonald, 58.1; Marguerite APPleby, 57.9; , Joan Forster, 57:5;', Lorne Campbell, John' Gibson (ai.).; 57.1; Norma Felker, 56,8; Hugh Cook, 56,6; Marion Hull, 56.3; Frances Ret- tinger 56; Gerald Cardiff, 55.9; Lillian Armstrong; 55.5; Donald Craig, 55.3; Lorraine Hanna 55.2; William Gibson, 55.1; Marjorie Elliott 54.9; Catherine Riddick, 54.4; Joyce Thomas, 53,6; Winona Foxton, 53.3; Nancy Tuck, 52.8; Doris Doubledee, 51,7; Lillian Bruce, Robert Westlake (eq.) 51.6; been ill for the past six weeks and Robert Hopper 51.5; Linnetta Ben- had been in failing health for the past nett, Bernell Smith (eq.) 50.1; (Below, two years. 50%) Delphine McArthur, Grant Mer-1 rick, Jean Sangster, Jean Hall, Joyce Born in Kinloss Township, only Daw, Carol Griffith, Genevieve Skinn. daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. (Absent) Fred Hopper, I James Young, she had resided at GRADE IXA-Barbara Edwards, Holyrood, Lucknow, Ethel and Gorrie, 90.3; Joan Armitage, 87,9; Joan Hun- prior to moving to Wingham in 1927. 3,1; ;She is survive by her husband and stein,Mary Hotchkiss, Ross d of Wingharn, Benson John Congram, 82.4; Wendell Al8tonn two sons, 81.3; Audrey Gilmour, 81.3; Louise! of Oshawa and one granddaughter, Campbell, 80.3; Patsy Carmichael. Mary Ann of Oshawa. 78.8; William Connell, 76.8; John El- Mrs. Hamilton was a member of Elliott, 75.2; Shirley Chettleburgh, 74; St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church. Ronald Higgins, 73,8; Marjorie Coul- Private funeral service was conducted tes, 71.9; Betty Hallahan, 70.1; Wil- from Currie's funeral home on Friday, Liam Foster, 66; Florence Dawson, December 14th, by Rev. A. Nimmo, 65.9; Jean Currie, 65.6; Rita Dietner, with interment in Wingham cemtery. 64,8; Donald Breckenridge, 61,2;. Mary Pallbearers were Charles Lloyd, Wil- Lou Manahan, 60; Donna Hutchison, liam Ford, James McIntosh, Alex. 58; Ann Hollinger, 55; Thomas Has- Hackett, James Henry and DeWitt tie, 51.2; Patricia Bender, 50.4: (Below Miller. 50%) James Drehmann, Evelyn Cook, Eugene Devereaux, Velma Agar, Carl Cummings, Betty Culliton, Russel' Fear, Jerry Fryfogle, Freda Cook, 1Foresters Elect GRADE IXB-Sally Slosser, 92.3;' Doreen Machan, 88.6; Gail Purdon 87; O fficers for 1952 France g Merkley, 86,6; Joan N:\oghtta man, 86; Ivan McQuillin, 85.4: Lois , Walker, 85.3; Sheila Laldittw, 81.8; George Procter, 81.6; Lyle Reidt, 77.6; . Louise Jefferson, 77.3; Bruce Lott, 76.3; Winnifred Munro, 75.9; Ill'Be'rttlPy°Nk''eZ5:111;. 2.e8t,eryBiNneeewIR11 rt an,1 s3o.in, - 72.2; Velina Redman, 70.9; Eleanor Smith, 69,5; Marlene Ste Marie, 65.9; Mary Scott, 64.9; Maxine McKee, 64.1: Keith Lancaster, 63,3: Donna Mc- Lean, 62,9; George Waine, 62.2; Don Stapleton, 60.9; Allan Nicholson, 60.4; William Mulvey, 59; Audrey Mann, 58.9; Grace Thompson, 50 8; Sandra Smith, 52.4; Mary Stapleton, 51.4., (Below 50"f) Allan Nicol, Eileen Nesbitt, John Horton, Iohn Sinna- mon, Frances Newman. GRADE IXC- Beverley Casemore, 80,8; Margaret Reihein, 75.8; Ivan Dow, /5.5; Ruth Toner, 74.5; Fern Cooke, 74.1; Douglas Murray, 73,7; Ella MacLean, 63.9; Joyce Robinson, 661.1; Doreen Kelly, 61; Mildred' Marks, 50.4: Rubye Taylor, 58.3: Jean Gatint, 57; Phyllis Moore, 55.8; James Thompson, 53,4; Joan Loughican, 51; Clayton Wilkinson, 50.7. (Below 50(i) Dane Griffith, Ross Hayden, Ruth Workman, William Thompson, Leota Soueh, Margaret McNeil. Reports showing each pupils marks in all subjects have been sent to par- ents. EXAMINATION RESULTS FOR WADES IX All X • The dining-room of the Hotel Brunswick gaily in the tradional col- ors of the Yuletide season, was the setting for the Lions Club's Christmas dinner on Friday evening. Speaker for the evening was Corporal Morley Wright, of Mount Forest Provincial Police district headquarters. His talk was a most interesting one, in which he described in detail -the set-up of the radio network which is used by the provincial force to assist in the administration of justice and Prevention of crime. Work on. the establishment of the radio network was commenced in 1946, when a car and truck were equipped with radio and sent all over the province for testing purposes. Finally the present system was evolved, with 250-watt stations at the various district head- quarters, 60-watt stations at other points in each district and each car i,quipped with 60-watt radios, These instruments are two-way radio, per- mitting each station to transmit as well as receive. In the district office at Mount Forest there is a magnetic map on which are placed small blocks of metal, each hearing the number of a police car on duty in the district. As each car reports its position every few minutes the numbered blocks are moved accordingly to give the head- quarters a complete picture of the disposition of the force at any time. Corporal Wright emphasised a fact that should be known to the public. He said that accidents or other mat- ers which must be reported to the provincial police should first be re-- ported to the local O.P.P. officer, If he is not available a call should be put through to Mt. Forest district office, from where the nearest officer can be despached by radio to the scene of the accident. In this way there is seldom Any delay. The speaker was introduced by Lion Bill Irwin and the appreciation of the club was expressed by Lion Bill McCool. President Don Nasmith was in charge of the proceedings, and the guests were John Cruickshank ' of Mrs. R. S. Hamilton Mourned by Friends Mrs. Elizabeth Ann Hamilton, wife of Robert S. Hamilton, passed away in Wingham General Hospital, on Wednesday, December 12th. She had dent announced that the next meeting will be held January 11th. The regular meeting of Court Mait- land No . 25, C. 0 Yoresters was held in the Orange Hall ,on Wednesday, December 12th. The following officers were elected ft:ngrle9r, L 52. fast C'11iei Manger, Caserriere; Chief Ranger, David Weir, Vice Chief )longer, Ken Sinnamon; Finance Sec., Al Reid; Pee S sc , Thos, Gaunt; Chaplain, Geo. Robertson; Conductor, Penner; . W • d a , Coo.r Dar- ling; .Tr, Woodward, Howard Holmes; Sr, Beadle, Robt, Moffat; Jr. :Beadle, Ernie Lewis, After which a social hour was spent which all enjoyed. Bridge Club Winners ,PROCL AM AT ION at the request of a number of Citizens I hereby Proclaim WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 26, Ig5i Boxing Day AS A PUBLIC CIVIC HOLIDAY for the Town of Wingham and I hereby call upon 'all good Citizens to observe the same. God Save the Xing. W. W. Gurney, Mayor