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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1952-04-23, Page 7Rev. Gilbert Gumm, of Kincardine, officiated at a quiet wedding at the minister's home, on Wednesday, April 16th,, when Olive Bernice, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. D. Thompson of Culross, became the bride of Ernest Gordon Hanna, son of Joseph Hanna and the late Mrs. Hanna, of Culross Twp. The wedding dinner was served at the home of the bride's parents to immediate members of the family. The couple left on a wedding trip to New York. —Photo by Hammerton. JENKINS REPAIR SERVICE Phone 276W Wmgham .NEW AND USED MOWERS SHARPENING & REPAIRING A SPECIALTY SAWS SET and FILED. Custom Reloading—Rifle, Shotgun & Revolver • THE SALVATION ARMY • Edward St. Wingham Lieut. & Mrs. K. L. Kirby (Commanding Officers) You Are Welcome Sunday 11 a.m. — Holiness Meeting 2.30 p.m. — Sunday School 7 p.m. — Great Evangelistic Service with "The Salvation Serenaders" Tuesday 8 p.m. — Old-fashioned prayer-meeting. Friday, kp.m. — Home League COME TO THE "ARMY" THE "FRIENDLY" CHURCH 0.1.4•110. read When Service is Required on your Lighter or Pipe send it to CAMERON'S BILLIARDS WINQHAM -:- ONTARIO Former Resident Honored at Brussels A pleasant gathering took place at the home of Mr. Ernest Dennis of Brussels, on Saturday evening last, when about thirty members of his family held a surprise party in hon- our of his seventy-ninth birthday. The two sons, Harvey and Melville of Grey Township, and the daughters. Mrs. Har&ld Thomas of Brussels and Mrs. Karl Neill of Woodstock, were present. Of the fourteen grandchild- ren, all were present except F. C. Charles Thomas, who is stationed in Claresholm, Alberta, and four of the five great garndchildren were also present. Archie Dennis of Woodstock enter- tained with guitar music. A featu3e of the delicious lunch was a birthday cake with candles which had been made and decorated by two of the granddaughters, Mrs. Roy Durst of Stratford and Miss Joan Thomas of Brussels. Mr. Dennis will be remembered by some of our older citizens, as he is a former resident of Wingham and his family were all born here. 4.01114.4.11.0.M.1,11•4,4M...0.61.011111111.0411.11.0.110101.110.4•00.1M11011.10.104.1.1.111141411•••11•1104.1111.111111.041•MINNWPOOMPOON11.04111R0410 44, WARREN HOUSE OPOomoollioomam•aameamomm000gmaimmommummenroombousaamimwemmtiorn-amb.all....O.N4006411*balae4. il C. C. McKibbon FURNISHINGS Protect Your Drapery New Samples, Now is the time to Order your AWNINGS Plain and Stripes FREE ESTIMATES Telephone,475 VITEDNEsDAz 4wRIL 23r4 #9g2 THE WINGHAM ADVANCE-TIMES CURLING CLUB ELECT OFFICERS (Continued from Page One.) Omar Haselgrove, Jim Carr, Dr. W. A. McKibbon, W. H. Edwards, Dr. A. W. Irwin; January Draw (16 local rinks) 3, P. McKibben, chairman, Jim Murray, A. D. MacWililam, Bob Groves; Februa'ry Draw (16 local rinks) Al Rutherford, chairman, El- mer Stainton, H. P. Carmichael, Dune McDougall; March Draw (32 rinks) J. H. Crawford, chairman, Dr. A. W. Irwin, G. W. Tiffin, W. H. Edwards, W. H, French, Frank McCormick, Ronald Rae, Archie Blair; Ice Com- mittee, Bill Bain, J. Murray, E. Stain- ton, L. Casemore, L. Hiseler, Ross Orvis; Heating Committee, Gordon Godkin; Ice Plant, Gordon McKay, Bill Bain, T, Thompson; Jitney, Wed- nesday afternoon and social, Dr. G. W. Howson, Al Rutherford, Dr. G. H. Ross, Murray Rae; Membership Com- mittee, Art Wilson, chairman, 0. Haselgrove, W. B. Conron, F. Mc- Cormick, John. Bowman, F, Hopper, Mel Donahue, Bill Elliott; Prize Com- mittee, C. Richey, W. Hamilton, D. Crompton; Building Maintenance and Repair, Norm Rintoul, Percy Clark, Dune Kennedy, R. Mowbray. Tribute was paid to the late Jim Carr Sr. by Dr. W. A, Beecroft who remembered him as a steady curler and one of the originals in the club. Retiring president, Dr. W. A. Mc- Kibben, in his review of the past season paid tribute to the secretary. Dr. A. W. Irwin, the treasurer, G. C. Gammage, R, R. Hobden, Don Ne- smith, Clarence Richey, Al. Ruther- ford, Dr. W. A, Beecroft and W. H. Edwards, "It is a privilege to have artificial ice and men who give of their time freely to look after our plant," stated H, P. Carmichael in thanking Ross Or- vis, Gordon Godkin, Gordon McKay and Bill Bain for their time spent car- ing for the plant and heating, He pre- sented each of them with a gift, The minutes of the.,, last annual meeting were read by Secretaly Ir- win, Treasurer, G. C. Gammage pre- sented his "Sunshine Budget", con, trasting it to Mr. Abbott's gloomy budget. He ,pointed out that the club wasn't out of the woods yet. Under the capable guidance of the member- ship chairman, Tiny Edwards, the club membership reached the total of 165. The feeling was that another sb years Would see the club free of debt. Head table guests were: R. H. Lloyd, R. R, Hobden, Dr, A, W. Irwin, Jelin Hanna, MPP, R. S. Hethering- ton, Stan Burns of Palmerston, 'YEWS OF WHITECHURCH St. Helen's W.M.S. Guests of Presbyterian W.M.S. An interesting Meeting Was held in the United Church on Friday after- noon last, when the ladies from St. Helens W.M.S, and from the Presby- teripn Church W.M.S. met as guests here. Mrs. J, G. Gillespie, president, presided ,fad the meeting, the theme of which Was "Easter gave us the Bible", Mrs, Gillespie and Mrs, E. H, Groskorth led in the meditation per- iod, telling of the influence of the Crucifixion and the Resurrection, on the world, Donald Gaunt sang, "Jesus Loves all the Children". Karen Groskorth played a piano solo; and Wayne Farrier sang, "When He Cometh to make up His jewels", as part of the Mission'aBartcl program. Mrs. Russell Chapman led in prayer, Miss W. Rutherford of St. Helens, was the guest speaker for this Thank- offering meeting, and spoke on, "Open Doors'', especially in India, telling of some of the difficulties encountered by the Missionaries through the illit- eracy, the prejudice, and ignorance and ill health of the people. She read a letter from Miss Margaret Leask, who is a missionary at Jansi, India, and who is a grand-niece of the Rev. Leask, the first minister of St. Helens and Whitechurch Presbyterian Churches. Miss Leask asked that we here, pray for them and live to serve and give; so that the golden oppor- tunities for 'Christianity in India may be fruitful. Mrs. Fred Newman and Miss Marilyn sang, "'He walked with me, and He talked with Me", and Mrs. Gillespie closed the meeting with prayer. All adjourned to the S.S. Room for lunch and the social half hour and were dismissed by all sing- ing, "Blest be the Tie that Binds". Young People The Young People of the Presby- terian Church held their meeting in the S.S. Room on Tuesday evening, with the President, Mr. Ross McGreg- or, presiding. Miss Barbara Newman read the Scripture lesson from Psalm 103, and led in the meditation period. Murray Gaunt led in prayer. Barbara, Marilyn and Betty Newman sang, "The Old Rugged Cross". Marilyn Newman had the topic, "The effects of Communism on the Chinese peo- ple", as told by Rev. Malcolm Ran- some at the Hamilton Synodical meet- ings. The meeting was closed by the Mizpah Benediction. Mr. and, Mrs. Cecil Falconer and Mr. and Mrs. Angus Falconer and Allan attended the wedding reception held in Blyth Memorial Hall 6n Fri- day evening, for the newlyweds, Mr. and Mrs. Alex Boujac of Clinton. The bride was formerly Florence Gosman. Thank-offering Meeting The regular Easter Thank-offering Avoid Calving Problems This Season Retained after-birth in cows is an annual problemt with all stockmen. Avoid this trouble on your farm by using Nixon's FERTILEX TABLETS and Nixon's VAGINEX TABLETS after every calving. Complete detailed instruction on every package. SAVE TIME, ,TROUBLE AND MONEY THIS YEAR Next Sunday the services in Brick Church will be held at 2 3Q Standard time, and Training School Sunday, Will be observed. Mrs, W, J. Moores will be the special speaker, She will, tell of the interesting building pro- ject, which the United Church has undertaken, Mr, and Mrs. Secord Normand and their family moved during the holi- days to their new home at Kincar- dine. Master Terry Wilson of St. Helens visited for a few days last week at the home of his uncle, Mr, Jas Wil- son, and then Jimmie Wilson accom- panied him home to spend a few days at St, Helens With Mr, and Mrs. Frank McQuillin and Terry, Mr, and Mrs. Melville Beecroft and son of Otterville spent a few days last week at the home of his brother, Mr. Gilbert Beecroft, and with Mrs. Dow and Gorrie relatives. Mr, Adam McBurney left on Sun- day to return to his position as teacher at Kingston, after spending the past week with E. Wawanosh, Morris, and Wingham relatives. Miss Doris Shiell returned home from her trip to New York on Wed- nesday last, Mr. and Mrs. Alex Shiell and Su- sanne of St. Thomas and Mrs. Milton McBurney and Jean of London spent Sunday with Shiell and McBurney relatives in E. Wawanosh. Mrs. Hereon Irwin has been a pa- tient in Wingham Hospital since Thursday last. jack Henderson, son of Mr. and Mrs, Robt, Henderson, returned home from Wingham Hospital on Tuesday last. Mr. Russell Moore spent the week- end with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Moore. Linda land Sharon, who had been visiting with their grandparents during the Easter holi- days, returned home with him to Preston on Sunday. Rev. and Mrs. George Watt and children of Dungannon and Rev. and Mrs, Robt, Watt and children of Gorrie visited on Saturday with their parents, Rev. and Mrs. W. J. Watt. Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred Caslick and children of Wingham visited on Sun- day with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Caslick. Mr. W. R. Farrier, Miss Winnifred Farrier, and Mr. Garnet Farrier, visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Farrier, who moved last week to their new home in Kincar- dine. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Siebert of To- ronto Spent the week-end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Thomp- son of E. Wawanoah. Mrs. Lenard Coyne and children, who visited last week at the home of her sister, Mrs. Lawrence Taylor, returned home to Windsor on Thursday. Mrs. Eyevel spent the week-end at the home of her piece, Mrs. Aubrey Pringle of Napanee. Mrs. Jos. Tiffin returned home to her house in the village on Tuesday after" spending the past few weeks' at the home of her son, Mr. George Tiffin of Langside. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Thompson and their three daughters from Til sonburg visited over the week-end with Belgrave relatives, and at the home of his grandfather, Mr. Thos. Robinson. Jack and Marjorie Coultes spent the holiday week-end at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Alex Leaver of E, Wawanosh. Mr. 'and Mrs. E. H. Groskorth and Paul and Karen spent the week-end with her mother, Mrs. Bagg of Unionville. Mr. and Mrs.' Calvin Robinson and Gary spent Sunday at Woodstock at the home of his niece, Mrs. lVfarcelle Phillion. Miss Lois Mason spent a few days last week at the home of her father, Mr. Lloyd Mason of Listowel. Mr and Mrs. Mason and Lois, spent Sun- day with his parents, Mr. and Mrs, John Mason. Mr. and Mrs. Victor Emerson spent Sunday at the home of his sister, Mrs. John Haggitt of Blyth. Mr. Nat Thomson spent the week- end at the home of his brother, Mr. Ralph Thomson at Gravenhurst. Ralph has been very ill suffering from pneumonia, during the past week. Born—In Wingham Hospital, to Mr, and Mrs. Hector Hamilton (nee Beatrice Beecroft) of Gorrie, on Wednesday, April 16th., 1952—a daughter, (Joyce Elaine). Mrs. Sam McBurney, of Wingham, and Mr. and Mrs, Jas. McBurney of Turnberry visited on Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs, Edward Mc- Burney, Mr. and Mrs, Harry Moss and child- ren of Bright spent the week-end at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ben McClenaghan. A full hall greeted the Gorrie play- ers here last Wednesday evening, when they presented their play, "Aaron Slick from Punkin Crick", All enjoyed the evening's entertain- ment. Mr. and Mrs, Scott Paterson and family from Detroit spent the Week- end at the home of his father, Mr. F, MoK, Paterson. Mr. and Mrs. Wall of Langside spent Sunday at the home of their son, Mr, Ira Wall, Mr. and Mrs. Carman, Farrier and son returned to their home at Long Branch qn Wednesday after visiting for a few days with relatives here. Mr.' Bob Leaver, who spent the winter months in Toronto, returned to his home in P. Wawanosh last week, • Mr. and Mrs. Orville Newby and family of London visited recently with her parents, Mr. and Mrs, Walter Lott. W. A. McKibben, Doc Cruickshank, Tom Currie, Mr. Evans of Paisley, and Dr. W. A. Beecroft, Mr. Evans of Paisley spoke briefly and said that the people of Paisley will always have a warm spot in their hearts for Wingham, CKNX and Tory Gregg for the assistance in re- building their rink after it had burned down. The membership at Paisley' in the curling club is now 111 and Mr. Evans was looking forward to the time when they also will have artificial ice, "I am delighted to see the Wing- ham boys down at Toronto doing honor to the town of Wingham,' John Hanna remarked. "It is good advertising for the town of Wingham and its "curling club." He congratu- lated Dr, McKibbon on the financial statement for the year and observed that it reminded him of being in the house and listening to the budget come down. "I can see only good times in the future", said Mr. Hanna. "Sports in a town are its life blood". Doc Cruickshank also pointed out the importance of sport in any town. "I get around the country a good deal and never fail to meet someone who has curled in Wingham and who was treated well here", he said. "Too many of us are willing only to watch", stated Mr. Cruickshank. Tory Gregg, CKNX sportscaster, paid tribute to the village of Paisley and its sportsmanship. He compli- mented Stan Burns for winning the Western Foundry Trophy. Tory felt that he too would like to curl if he didn't have 137 hockey teams to look after. The George Inglis rink from Behnore drew his praise for the fine reputation they have earned wherever they have curled. "Now that the curling stones are put away, it's time to get out the golf clubs again," remarked R. H. Lloyd, He also complimented the club and its executive. Tom Currie gave the credit to Dr. A, W. Irwin for his introduction to the game. He complimented Bob Groves for skipping his rink to vic- tory, Mr. Currie being a member of the same rink. The prizes for the various draws were then presented. W. R. Hamilton presented the Hamilton Optical Co. trophy for the December round robin to J. H. Crawford, George Tu.-via Murray Jenkins and Andy Slosser. Mr. Crawford felt that the recipe for a winning rink is 100% attendance. Second prize in the same event went to Fred Elliott, Norm Rintoul, Ger- shorn Johnson and Bill Lee. Prizes in the January round robin were donated by Thomson Appliances, Ronald Rae, Hugh Carmichael, T. P. McKibbon and C. Fa Richey, Walker Stores. The prizes were presented to winning rink made up of Bob Groves, Dune McDougall, Cec Chamney and Rod McIntosh by Arthur Russell. Bob Groves received special mention from Mr. Russell who felt that Bob plays to win just as he does in his ball games. Second prize in this event went to Murray Rae, Walt Todd, Ike Rann and Lavern Windsor, The Donald Rae Shield was pre- sented by Ronald Rae to the winning rink made up of Bob Groves, Murray Jenkins, Tom Currie and Norm Rin- toul, Second prize in this same event went to Jim Murray, Lloyd Casemore, J. Bowman and H, Thomas, This shield is for the winning rink in the Seniors competition. The Ratz Shield for the winning Colt rink was presented by Jimmy Murray to Jack Walker, Percy Clark, Lavern Windsor and Norm Mundy. Second prize went to Lloyd Mont- gomery, Don Adams, Mel Heating and Art Martin, A special presentation was made to Bob Groves by W. R. Hamilton for carrying on as ski p while Mr, Ham- ilton was ill. "I don't know any ball player who sold himself to the fans as Bob Groves did," said Mr. Ham- ilton. It Was almost another Bob Groves night. Sack McKibben ably handled the chbre and Harold Victor Pym presided at the piano. Inceming president, R. S. Hether- ington, felt that the lee here is wonderful and in comparing it with other clubs around the countryside, he could find no fault here. Past president, W, A. McKibbon, was thanked by Dr, W. A, Beecroft. The head table guests were piped into the armouries by Bill Connell, Special thanks was voiced to Mr. and Mrs. Grose and Joe Thyssen for the fine chicken dinner and to the young waitresses who waited on the tables, LOCALS AND PERSONALS Mr and Mrs Vin Dittmer spent the week-end in Toronto —Mr .and Mrs. Ross Hamilton visit- ed her parents, Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Whitney at Seaforth. --Mr. and Mrs. W. R. McCool re- turned home after a long holiday at Daytona Beach, Florida. —Mr. and Mrs. R. 0, Gannett visited on Saturday in Kitchener with Mr. and Mrs. H. M. Justason —Mr. and Mrs. W. F. 13urgman Spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Graham Fenn of Parkhill, —Week-end guests with Mr. and Mrs, J. Crowson were his parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Crewson Mr. and Mrs. Andy Scott and their staff did a fine job of feeding the hungry Kinsmen as per usual, Leslie May Wall of the University of Toronto returned to the city after spending the holiday on Minnie St. —Mr. and Mrs. J. J. McCaelay of Detroit, visited last week with the latter's mother, Mrs. Frank Angus. —Carol Parker and Judy Storey of Toronto, were guests over the Easter holidays with Sally Lou MacWilliam. —Miss Ruth Cantelon of Toronto, spent the week-end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Cantelon, North St, —Miss Norma Coutts has returned to Tilbury after spending the Easter holidays with Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Coutts. —Mrs. Donald Rae returned home_ after spending the past week with Dr. and Mrs. J. R. St. John and fam- ily of Uxbridge. —Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Walker ratern- ed home on Sunday after spending five and a half months at Daytona Beach, Florida. —Mr. and Mrs. H. Shannon of Drew were guests of Mrs. S. A. Murray ante family. They also called on Teeswater friends on Sunday. Miss Shirley Chettleburgh returned home on Saturday after spending a week at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Forbes, London. —Robert Wayne Murray of Melton, spent part of the Easter holiday with his grandmother, Mrs. S. A. Murray, and family in Wingham. —Mr. and Mrs. Richard Roberts and their daughters, Virginia and Catharine, spent the Easter holidays with Mrs. C. A. Roberts. —Misses Pearl and Babe Eckenswiller of Mimico and Miss Pearl Harding of Toronto, spent the week-end with their aunt, Mrs. E. A. VanStone. —Mr and Mrs. Horace Aitchison visited on Saturday in Kitchener and attended the Wedding of Mr. Aitch- ison's nephew in Hespeler in the afternoon. —AC2 Cevin Boson is spendina. a 28 day leave with his sister and bro- ther-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Doh Clark. He is at present sationed e.t the Man- ning Depot in St. Johns, Quebec. —Miss Audrey Henry, who his been employed for the past eight months by the Gestetner Canada Ltd., Lon- don, is enjoying a week's vacation at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs, Jim Henry. —Charlie Currie returned on Satur- day from a two weeks' trip across Western Canada to the -.coast. He Vis- ited with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. George T. Currie over the week-end and left for Guelph and Toronto on Monday. We are glad to hear that Mr. Joe Wilson has returned home from St. Joseph's Hospital, where he has been a patient for the past two weeks. He will spend two weeks at home and, then return to St. Joseph's Hospital for further treatment. —Tommy Lockridge, son of Mr, and Mrs. Alf. Lockridge, returned home on Saturday from the Ontario Veter- inary College, Toni has completed his third year and leaves on Wednesday for Manchester, New Hampshire, where he will be employed during the summer holidays, BANS PUBLISHED The Bans of marriage were read at St. Paul's Anglican Church on Sunday for the marriage of Harold Floyd Foxton to Evelyn Anne Jackson and the marriage of Ralph Seddon to Mary Elizabeth Powell, and Mrs. Stan Smith. of Galt* Vero week-end guests with Mrs. W. J. Greer, —Bob Ferguson attended the 0. E. A. Convention in Toronto, for several days last week. --W. J. g, Smith of 'Ottawa, who attended the 0. F.4' A in Toronto last week, visited with his ptlrents, and Mrs, James Smith,.. 04rling Ter- race, before returning to Qttawa. BIRTHS FRASER—At Dr. Myers' Maternity Home, Brussels, on Sunday, April 13th., 1952, to Mr. and Mrs. James Fraser (nee Betty Blackwell), a son. WINEGARDEN—In Bethesda Hos- pital, London, on. Wednesday, April 16th., 1962, to Mr. and Mrs, Ken Winegarclen (nee Isabel Currie)„ a son, a brother for Charlie, HAMILTON—In Wingham General Hospital, eon Wednesday, April 16th, 1952, to Mr. and Mrs. Hector Ham- ilton, Gorrie, a daughter, ELLIOTT—In Wingham General Hos- pital, on Wednesday, April 16th., 1952, to Mr. and Mrs, Harold Elliott, R. R, 3, Holyrood, a daughter. INCREASE GRANTED TURNDERRY TEACHERS The regular meeting of the Turn- berry School Board was held at Holmes' School on Thursday, April 17th., at 8 p.m. All members present. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved. A delegation of ratepayers was pre- sent from No. 7 re-the opening of the school. Motion by Mundell and Kir- ton that the secretary-treasurer be instructed to purchase a cup for the Music Festival. The following corres- pondence was read: Globe & Mail, Department of Education and Ontario Safety League. Motion by Holmes and Kirton that all the Teachers in the area be re- engaged at an increase of $200, per year in salary. Carried. Motion by Powell and Mundell that the following accounts be paid: Tea- chers' and caretakers' salaries; Re- ceiver General Income Tax, $37.20; Transportation, MacLean Coal Co., 73.05; James M. Hardie, 0. E. A. ex- penses, $30.00; Bert Holmes, 0. E. A., expenses, $30.00; Alex Corrigan, 0. E. A. expenses, $30.00; Donald Rae & Sons, $6.53; A. D. Smith, stamps, $10.00. Motion by Mundell and Holmes that meeting adjourn, next meeting to be May 15th in Wingham. Alex Corrigan, Sec.-Treas., Dawson are attending Jr. Institute meetings at Guelph O.A.C. for 4,,wo days this week. Mrs, (Rev.) G. 0. Cox, and Donna and Ruth Ann of Fonthill, spent a few days last week with her mother, Mrs. Mac Ross and Miss Olive Terriff, returning home with Mr. Cox on Sunday evening. Mr. Robert McClenaghan visited on Monday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence McClenaghan. Mrs. Walter Pocock, who spent last week in Western Hospital, Toronto, returned home on Thursday. Mr. and Mrs, Wilbur McKague and children of Teeswater, visited on Sunda3, at the home of her brother, Mr. El'ner Ireland. Miss Winnifred Farrier returned on Sunday to her position as teacher in Toronto. Mr. Chas. Moore has been laid up during the past week with mumps. Frances, Henry and Barry Tiffin also have them now. Friends and neighbours gathered on Monday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Martin in hon- or of their 44th wedding anniversary. Mrs. R. H. ThompSon and Mrs. Rob- ert Martin held high points in the euchre games and Miss Lila Emerson and Mr. James Laidlaw held low points. Mr. and Mrs. Cameron Simmons and Nancy ,of London, spent the week-end at the home of her parents, IVIr. and Mrs. Charles, Martin., On 'NJ anday they attended the funeral of his aunt, the late Miss Martha Johnston, who passed away in Kincardine Hospital. Interment was in Wroxeter Cemetery. Meeting of the W.M.S. of the Pros- byterian Church was held on Wed- nesday last in the S.S. room of the church with the President, Mrs. Walter Lott, presiding, Mrs, Albert McQuillin, Mrs, Jas. Laidlaw and Mrs. Hugh Simpson read parts of the Easter message as given in the Glad Tidings program. Mrs, W. J, Coulter read the Scripture lesson from John Chap. 21, Mrs. Johnston Conn led in the meditation period on, "Thoughts for Easter". Mrs, Fred Newman gave a reading on, "Stewardship", and Rev. R. D, A, Currie, as special speaker, gave a very interesting talk on the Easter message and was tendered a hearty vote of thanks. Mrs. Lott led in prayer, Mrs. Robert Ross sang, "Beneath the Cross of Jesus". The roll-call was answered by a Biblical verse containing the Word, "Finish- ed", and next month, the verse is "Salvation", Mr. Currie closed the meeting with prayer. Mr, and Mrs, Jas. Falconer and Lois, Mr. and Mrs. Herb Laidlaw and Ivan, Mr, Robert Laidlaw and sons, Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Laidlaw, Mr. Elroy Laidlaw, Misses Annie and Mary Laidlaw, Mr. and Mrs, Martin, Mrs. Robt. Stewart, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Kerr and children from Bluevale, and Mr. Sa?n Coulter attended the funeral of their aunt, the late Mrs. William Jackson, from the Keith Arthur Funeral Home in Auburn on Friday last. Mrs. Jackson was formerly Marg- aret Laidlaw and was in her 94th year. She came to E. Wawanosh about eighty years ago. In 1879 she married William Jackson, who pre- deceased her in 1915. They lived in Hullett Tp., and in Wingham and To- ronto. They had two sons, John W. of Millett, Alta., and James on the homestead, also one daughter, Mar- garet, with whom she resided in Au- burn. One daughter, Mrs. Hanna, passed away a few years ago. Inter- ment was in Ball's Cemetery, with her Pastor, Rev. Washington of the United Church, conducting the ser- vices. Many in this district noticed the vapor tracks across the sky on Satur- day, Sunday and Monday, and all are interested to hear of the explanation. Services in the Presbyterian Church here will be held on Sunday at 11a a.m., D.S.T., and in the United Church at 2 p.m., D.S.T. Personals Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Rintoul and children spent Sunday at the home of her sister, Mrs. Mack Cardiff of Brussels. Little Anne Rintoul, who had spent her holidays there, return- ed home with them. Miss Joanne McLaughlin, who spent last week with her uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Chamndy, and with Belgrave relatives, returned home to Detroit on Sunday. Mrs. Harold Walker of E. Wawa- nosh received word from her sister, Miss Gertrude Stewart, who with two other teachers, spent her holidays touring Washington, Baltimore and Virginia. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Sperling of Wingham visited on Sunday with her parents, Mr.- and 'Mrs. T. H. Moore. Miss Jessie Finlayson of Egmond- ville spent a few days last week at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Thompson and renewed old acquaint- ances in this district. Misses Pearl and Irene Paton of Toronto spent a few days last week at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Coultes of E. Wawanosh. Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Wightman and daughters visited on Saturday at the home of his sister, Mrs. Frank McDonald: