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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1952-02-13, Page 2• LAURA- SECORD Chocolates Make an ideal- "VALENTINE"' Gift. ERR'S DRUG sToRr BABY BUNTING NUT AGENCY Lir come. Now girls, the next time you play, forget •your selfishness and remem- ber your mates are also on the ice, Feed them a pass now and again. All of them are as eager to score as you are. If you will so comport yourselves in your next game and pass, pass pass, and provided you give me a free pass, I will attend your encoun- ter and will write up your game glad- ly so that you will all be tickled pink and thoroughly enjoy the sensation Jas. G. Webster Wingham, Feb. 8th., 1952. Wingham, Ontario Feb. 11, 1952 Dear Editor: I hope you will accept this letter as it is intended, as helpful criticism. In last week's issue I was sorry to see the heading which was used at the top of Mr. Gowan's obituary. Mr. Gowans was a very dignified, refined old gentleman and everyone respect- ed him very much indeed. I have never heard him referred to, in any other way than Mr, Gowans, even his closest friends never referred to him as "Pete." I am sorry to say I have noticed this lack of dignity several' times before, in the case of death notices, I feel sure this has been an over- sight on your part and you will agree that it would be much more dignified to put, "Mr. Mrs. or Miss," before the name of the deceased. I realize you are under a handicap when you don't know the people but if you used these prefixes for all those who have passed on, it. would' overcome that difficulty. I read your Paper with real enjoy- ment and just wanted to pass on this little suggestion. Yours sincerely, "Well-wisher" To "Well-Wisher" and the family of the late Mr. Gowans, our apologies for the apparent light treatment, The abbreviated name was not used pur- posely, but resulted from an unfor- tunate typographical error which caused us a great deal more regret than we can properly express here. If the above writer has detected any note of levity in previous obituaries she must be reading between the lines for never at any time do we record a death with anything but entire sympathy for those who are bereav- ed. Finally, Well-wisher's" letter would be sincerely appreciated. if it bore the signature of a friendly in- dividual rather than a pointless anonymity.- 1 1. Rubber and Marboleum Tile Repair Work- Built-in Cupboardi- General Contracting BENNETT CONTRACTING COMPANY Roy E. Bennett;, PHONE 447 THE WINGHAM ADVANCE-TIMES WOONESD VEtIntrARY 13, 160 1 PAO TWO Ehr, aihitAimm Published. at Wingham, Ontario Wenger Brothers, Publishers, W. Barry Wenger, Editor Member Audit Bureau of Circulation Authorized as Second Class Mail Post Office Dept. Subscription Rate — One Year $2,50, Six Months $125 in advance Cr. S. A, $3.00 per year Foreign Rate $3.50 per ye4r Advertising Rates on application GEORGE THE SIXTH, BY THE GRACE OF GOD Great men all must die—and one of the greatest this modern world has seen was relieved of his earthly duties on Wednesday morning of last week. Over the whole face of the globe there is honest grief for the passing of our beloved King. 'Great men" we say, and in George the Sixth rested a greatness *which few could ever equal. So great were the concepts of his mind and heart that he was able to set a new pattern for future generations. The task of kingship was vastly easier in years gone by, when a monarch could give evidence of his royal qualities by valorous action on the field of battle; when a ruler was absolute in the power of life or death. Our King exemplified the ultimate goal of all democratic evolution as he moved about his realm, not as its ruler, but rather as its first and finest citizen. He and his family sought at all times to prove to their subjects that Royalty is not above the law. By example they showed that hard work and loyalty to home and country are still the basic essential for abiding national stability. When he ascended the throne fifteen years ago George VI assumed, without complaint, a heavy task for which he had not been prepared and for which it is possible he had no great desire. A man of quiet disposi- never expected and publicity he had never sought. With- in e in the space of a few weeks he learned that he was to become the benign ruler of more than four hundred The Wingham United Church par- million subjects, the monarch of an empire spread con- rcerzeonwaosn theysedcenlelesdaof, aleeransoannnt pletely around the surface of the world—at a time when and evening, when Dr. and Mrs. aggressor nations threatened the yery existence of the Bofeetchre°f tcown: rreeemaitinilleonTI to members were;ey fietios ideals for which that empire strove. Under the rigors of pleased to' welcome those duties, carried out with near-perfection through from the other congregations of the war, threat of invasion and drastic economic peril to his town, homeland, the King and his family remained exemplary. in their devotion to the tasks which were theirs. There seems little question drill that his unrelenting self- discipline and hard work l ed to an early death. When all goes well within the bounds of empire and our own land we in Canada are prone to forget the ties of affection which bind us to the mother country and to the Sovereign. We forget, simply because the bonds are theoretical. We are in truth absolutely free and inde- pendent. But in this time of sadness we are all proud to acknowledge our fealty and to express our admiration lOr a man who has so dignified the name of King that all -who wear it from henceforth will be ,adorned with a greater glory. To Elizabeth II, our new sovereign, goes our pledge ,of loyalty. She assumes a heavy burden for 'one so young, but she appears to hold within her dignified personality .all those sound qualities of character which made her father a truly great man. No other gifts could assist her -more effectually to discharge her duties with complete :honor and wisdom. God bless our gracious Queen Elizabeth, monarch by the grace of God. WANTED—MORE PEOPLE That Canada needs more people, few will dispute:. 'We have vast empty spaces, even vast spaces sparsely :settled, great natural resources as yet undeveloped, a A memorial serviee was held in the way of life that is second to none, We have so much and United Church on Sunday morning there are so many people in the world Nyho have so little, "va'nheinnspilerrne'Ss. i n Hayward keeping preachedwi Last year the largest number of immigrants in years the occasion. The choir sang "Saved bached our shores. Contrary to dire predictions we have G wanitcli Mthrse ituneet taken by ahsorbed these new Canadians. There has been no in- ere.a.se in unemployment as a result of their coming. ative-born Canadians have not lost jobs to them, except in isolated instances. Instead this flow of newcomers to Canada has helped to develop new jobs, benefiting native a.nd new Canadians alike. More new Canadians mean a larger domestic market for our goods. More people with more skills and ideas. will help us to develop our resources and to carry the burden of overhead necessary to run the country. We have roads and railways and .government ample for a mach larger population than the fourteen million Can- adians who live in this great land. We must bring more and more people, suitable people to Canada and share with them all the benefits of our nation. We must, too, do what we can to make the newcomers good, loyal Canadians in the shortest possible time. TRADITION—THE SIGNPOST OF HISTORY Upon the death of a British sovereign and the acces- sion of a new ruler, there is a whole system of traditional obsery,ances which governs the procedure. We have heard many who would scoff at this reversion to ancient cus- tom, but they fail to understand the true value of tra- dition.. The age-old customs are the rules which guide tier) and nations to new events through the channels of ;.n.cient usage. Traditions are dear to the hearts of the British people, but it could hardly be said of the same I've that they have buried themselves in the past because -of the affection for what huts been done since ancient days. .Rathei it is the mark of respect Which a wise nation, fully t. are of its responsibilities in a harShly modern world, pays lo those valiant .ancestors who straggled to lay the foundations of their freedom. Countries, like men and women. are ill grave danger when they fail to heed the 1.61cperlence of those, who have gone before. ge when 24 ladies were present. James Curran, vice-president, was in the chair and the roll call was responded to with a Valentine verse. A donation of $10 was made to the Cariadian National Institute for the Blind and it was decided to purchase 50 cups and pitchers for the hail. Mrs. George Stuart had charge of the subject and read a splendid paper on "The Value of An Ideal". Mrs. Andrew Gaunt read two poems "To- morrow" and To-day". Mrs. Gaunt offered her home for the next meet- ing when each member is requested to bring,a short history of her farm, Lunch was served with Mrs. John Cameron and Miss Annie Durnin as hostesses. The ladies were reminded of the next social evening, Friday, February 22nd, when a program will be given. Mr. Fred McQuillin was in Toronto last week as a delegate to the Annual Fairs' Convention from the Lucknow Agrialltural Society. Women's Institute Miss W. D. Rutherford was hostess for the February meeting of the Wo- men's Institute on Thursday after- noon Mrs. Memorial Service ST. HELENS The Community Hall was filled to capacity on Friday evening for the progressive euchre piees of the Women's Institute. There Were twenty-eight tables and prizes were awardedeto Mrs. Robert Purdon and to Mr. Jas. Curran for high scor- es with consolations going to Miss Margaret McNeill and Mr. Clark Zinn, Music for dancing was provid- ed by Mr. and Mrs. George Stuart, Mr. Don Cameron, Mr. Eldon Miller, Mr. Charles McQuillin with Miss For- syth of Riversdale as accompanist. These social evenings which are proving so popular are arranged by a committee composed of the presi- dent, Mrs. Elwood Barbour, Mrs. Andrew Gaunt, Mrs. Gordon Mac- Pherson, Mrs. Fred McQuillin and Mrs. Frank McQuillin. On the next evening, F'ebruaret 22nd., a program will be presented. Total subsidies paid by all goVern- ments in Canada increased from $800,, 000,000 in 1942 to $950,000,000 in 1949. Quick Canadian B''sets. JIM CAMERON 1 All Passenr-ers- Insured 11 TAXI DAY or NIGHT Phone 65 (Intended for last week) under the aus- The rooms were bright with daffo- dils and snapdragon in colors of pink and yellow, Of special interest was a large bouquet of spring flowers in a pottery container, the gift of the Wingham Curling Club of which Dr. Beecroft is an enthusiastic member. The guests . were received in the living room by Dr, and Mrs. Beecroft, assisted by Mrs. VanWyck, Mrs. Geo. Howson, Mrs. R. R. Hobden, Mrs. F. R. Howson, Miss Phyllis Johns, Mrs. Robt. Hetherington and Mrs. A, D. Mac William. Refreshments were served from. large table centred with pink carna- tions and tulips and lighted candles. In the afternoon Mrs. E. S. Copeland, Mrs. 5. A. Fox, Mrs. Chas, Roberts and Mrs. J. W. McKibbon presided at the tea table, while in the evening, Mrs W. VanWyck, Mrs. W. J. Greer, Mrs. Geo, Ross and Mrs, J. H. Craw- ford performediathe service. Those whe assisted in,. he setveng were: Mrs: Wilbur Tiffin, Mrs. Wm. Cruik- shank, Mrs.. Jim Hamilton,. Mrs. George- Guest, Mrs. Ken Kerr, Mrs. Alton. Adams,. Mrs. Roy Bonner, Nits, Wrre Rowland, Mrs. Whitney Grose, Mrs, Hugh. Carmichael, Mrs. Arthur. IrwiM Mrs. E. S. Lewis, Mrs. Jack Reavie Mrs. W H. EdWards, Mrs, Andy Lunn, Mrs. Wm. Gal- braith, Mrs. Norman Keating, Mrs. W. W .Currie and Mks: Murray Mc- Lennan. The Women's, Association of the Church catered' for' this, event. .6.iirtolim6.11•144114. -10 Days Only - February 7th - 16th In order to make room for our New Patterns, we are offering last year papers at prices you cannot afford to miss. —Here are Some of the Values— " ALSO See our bargains in PAINT TABLE \ Come Early while the Selection is complete The WALLPAPER SHOP ROOM LOTS For K itchen, Living Room, Bedroom all at HALF PRICE Heavy Embossed Living and Dining Rooms SuneTested Reg. '75c Special , . 390 Kitchen. and Bedroom Papers Priced down to Special ....... I9c Friends SALE GIRLS' HOCKEY I had not had the privilege of see- ing girls play hockey, so, when the opportunity offered itself the other night here in Wingham, I escorted myself to the battlefield, anticipating an unusual thrill. I sat immediately behind the penalty prison. I witness- ed the performance staged and can now truthfully say, with my hand embracing my heart that I have not yet seen a girls' hockey game and the probabilities, as they now stand are that I never shall. I have come to the conclusion that girls really and truly cannot play hockey, and don't even have the ambition to try. They understand fairly well the rules of the game and most of them are graceful and even fast skaters. But they have not even the remotest idea of the mighty role that combination necessarily plays in the game. Take combination out of hockey and what is left? The girls gave us a sorry sample of the left- over the other night. When a girl got within reach of the elusive puck, she evidently said to herself, "Oh here comes that tantalizing thing again. What shall I do about it?" She would make a violent smack at it and hunt it out of her territory for a while or she would take a mighty swing at it, and miss, it by yards, or give it a gentle tap ,not in the direction of a team-mete,. but. usually towards the stick of an opponent, who In turn would persuade it without much ef- fort, and no design to one of her op- ponents: That was the run of the play; that was all. The girls were not playing hockey,. they were staging an exhibition,- a pageant,, a show and as entertainment it really was good and quite high; class, One- Wingham girl who-. had' a' little spare weight took =dile adVaritage of it and was waft- ed to, the Dovecote,. She diligently searched her usually alert mind for words. to express; her innocence but without avail. They would not forth- Daytona Beach, Fla, February 5th, 1952 Wingham Advance-Times, Wingham, Ontario. Gentlemen; Your paper comes regular every Monday and we enjoy getting all the local news. We have a regular Wingham com- munity in this apartment building. At Christmas time, Gord, Edna and Greg Buchanan were here, Dr. F. A, Parker was in town but didn't stay here; now we have the MoCools and Wilsons. My sister and her husband (W. J. Kerr) of Toronto were here for a week, Other Canadian friends who have called on us are Mr. and Mrs. D. A, Rann and Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Pear- son of Brussels, also Messrs. Graeme Anderson, Jim Anderson and Jim Rutherford, Belgrave. They all appar- ently like Daytona Beach as a stop- ping off place. Give our best regards to everyone, A. J. Walker 4' ----Illik ra New Deep-tone Papers for any room - washable Reg. $1,75 for 00o Reg. 90e for 60o Reg. 75c for 50e Wide 80-inch Paper Sun-Tested Values up to 60c Special 39c BOX 4 7 3 Modernize your kitchen, bathroom and add a rumpus room. See how quickly housework gets done. 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