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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1953-11-25, Page 9Honored by Friends Miss Lois Cruickshank, prior to her marriage last Saturday, was guest of honour, when Mrs. Jack Gorbutt en- tertained the girls of the CKNX staff and members' wives at a shower at her home on Wednesday evening. Lois was the recipient of a lovely Ottawa Valley blanket. Dainty refreshments were "served by the hostess, assisted a by Miss Mary Louise Flach, Mrs. El- mer Purdon and Miss. Margaret Bro- phy. On Friday afternoon at the studios, , Lois was again honoured when the management and staff of CKNX pre- sented her with a Sunbeam Mixmas- ter. Breaks Ankle in Farm Accident A nasty accident took place on the farm of George Kennedy, just east of Belmore last Tuesday afternoon. His son, John, was operating the man- ure spreader, with the team, when the animals -became frightened and ran away. He was thrown off the implement, breaking his ankle. The team became entangled in a aide-delivery rake, but luckily they ,,• were -riot hurt. However, it took sev- eral of the neighbours to extricate the horses. John was taken to Wingham Hos- pital for treatment.. He hopes to: have a walking cast put on the ankle later and be able to return home. NOTICE Isabel's Beauty Shop will be open as usual. Thursday, Nov. 26, for busi- ness. F25b HOT DINNER AT GORRIE The Gorrie L.O.B.A. will serve their annual hot dinner Sat., Nov. 28 from 5-7.80 p.m. in Gorrie Community Hall. Admission $1.00; Children 400. Bake Sale 3 p.m. Farnier's Table. F25* ^ ANNUAL COMMENCEMENT The Annual Commencement Exer- cises of the Wingham District High SChool will be held in the Wingham ToWn Hall, on Friday evening, Dec- ember 4th, at 8.15. There will be a short musical programme, the presen- tation 4,4 diplomas and athletic and proficiency awards,- and the valedic- tory'address by Miss ISobel Dennis. Mr. C. W. Booth, Assistant Super- intendent of Secondary Education, Ontario Department of Education, is the speaker for the evening. r. Booth has been with the Department of Education as inspector and later as superintendent for a number of years, and will give an interesting and informative talk, All parents, former students, and all others who are interested in sec- ondary education are invited to at- tend, There is no admission charge, and ne reserved seating. The Annual Variety Concert by the students will -be held in February, When the students will present a pro- gramme to raise funds fez. Student activities. F25b Notice Officers of this Police Department have been instructed to rigidly enforce Sec. 16, sub sec. 10 of the Highway Traffic Act which provides that ALL BICYCLES must carry white or amber light In front and red light in rear while travelling on streets or highway after dusk and before dawn. Parents please take note and act accord- ingly to save YOUR child from serious injury or death. Motorists drive carefully at ail times so that YOU will not take the LIFE of some innocent child. T. W. Platt, Chief of Pollee ANNUAL THRISTMAS !Kentish Paper • Fordwich Women's Institute }Takes Note SHOPPING ISSUE - wc are Indebted to Theodore Mundy a I ALONG THE MAIN DRAG By The Pedestrian OOPS, SORRY!—Provincial Con- stable Bob Lewis received a jolt from an unexpected quarter last week, and the provincial cruiser sustained dam- age to the tune of $75—all because of a slip. Seems that P, C. Lewis had pulled a motorist to the side of the road for tail light trouble, when, just as he was getting out of the cruiser, the motorist behind inadvertently (he -lays) took his foot off the clutch, jumped, jabbed for the brake and hit the accelerator., 0 - 0 - 0 STILL SITTING—The Court of Re- -vision, which has been reviewing as- sessmente for the past couple of weeks, is still working on it. Latest reports are that they are touring 'other towns for comparative data on factory assessments. 0 - 0 - 0 ' MYSTERY C A R—A provincial cruiser, sifting through town on Sat- urday with the siren full out, was a hit of a mystery to the local de- tachment, both_ members of which denied all knowledge. Turns out it was the Goderich detachment in tran- sit from Lucknow to an accident in Brucefield. 0 - 0 - 0 NO HALOS—Circles around mem- bers of the 21st Anti-tank in a photo in last week's paper were not halos, as rumor had it. Marks were caused by a defect in the printing plate. 0 - 0 - 0 PEOPLE—Murray Taylor is back in town working for the CN Express, and happy to be here . Cord Leggatt, who previously had the ex- press job,. is now with the rural Hydro . . . Alfie Switchenberg, form- erly employed with the Mildmay Gazette, is now on the staff of the Advance-Times . . . "Moose" Smith, hockey player with Hanna's Towne Hailers, is limping around with a broken. toe . , . Jerry Fry is playing with the local Juniors, after a brief session with Owen Sound . . . Harry Firth, field commissioner for the Bay Scouts, visited the local cub packs on Monday. CARD PARTY AT WROXETER Wroxeter Branch Women's Institute will hold a Progressive Euchre on Friday, November 27th, 8.30 p.m. in Misonic Club rooms. Novelty prizes.• Admission 25c. Ladies please bring nch F25b aham 2111. LIONS CLUB PEANUT CAMPAIGN IS SLATED FOR FRIDAY, SATURDAY On Friday and Saturday of this week the Lions Club of Wingham will sponse! Planters Peaunt Campaign, opening with a house-to-house- can- vass by club members immediately after supper on Friday evening. In the interval Planters Peanuts are on sale in many of the local stores. Then on Saturday youthful taggers will be on the streets of Wingham to offer their wares to the public. The campaign is one with which most people are familiar, and it will provide the Lions Club with an op- portunity to raise substantial funds for its program of- community welfare work. It should be emphasized here that the public is not requested to merely "shell out", another donation. You are asked to buy Planters Peanuts, and receive value for your money. A size- able share of the normal profits how- ever, will remain with the local ser- vice club to aid in its work. The Lions Club still answers many calls for assistance each year and in every instance expense is involved. It is for this reason you are asked to be as generous as possible when you buy. Trips, Bumps Head On Passing Car Bobby Lewis, eight-year-old son of Provincial Constable and Mrs. Bob Lewis met with what might have been a serious accident, when playing with a friend on Diagonal Road, he tripped and went headlong into a passing car. Upon examination by the doctor he was found to be suffering from noth- ing more than a shaking up and a bump on the head. Chief Bert Platt investigated the accident, ^ 4. Mrs. Ste. Marie Wins At Legion Euchre Fourteen tables were in play at the Canadian Legion Auxiliary Euchre on Monday night, Prizes for high lady went to Mrs. Frances Ste Marie and Mr. Hutchins W011, the prize for high man. Prize for high lady playing as a man was won by Mrs. Janet Brown. COURSE IN' DRAMATICS OFFERED LOCALLY There will be a meeting, of all those interested hi joining a dramatic club or taking a course -in play direction sponsored by the provincial recrea- tion organization, on Thursday even- ing in the council chambers at 7 p.m. Word has been received that Mr. Micklejohn, dramatics instructor, will be in the Lake Huron zone area from November 29th until December 12th, at which time he will cenduct two courses on the "Direction of Plays" in different sections of the area. The meeting called for Thursday night will attempt to line up interested parties to attend this course. It is hoped that in this way the nucleus of a dramatic club might be' formed In this district. Bob Ferguson, of the High School staff is Wingham's dramatic repre- sentative on the Lake Huron zone recreational council, -and will ,conduct Thursday's meeting. It's Christmas Seal Time Once More By now you will have received your supply of Christmas Seals, Make your first Christmas gift a donation to the Huron County Tuberculosis Associa.4 tion. It is one of the first presents you can give. This year Instead of collecting the money locally 4n each centre, all. contributions are being sent direct to the secretary-treasurer at Seafortli, All the money raised is being, Spent in T.B. prevention in Enron County. Nomination Meeting Next Monday Nominations for the town of Wing- hem are scheduled to be held at the Town Hall on Monday next at 7,30 p.m, at which time nominations will be received for the officep of mayor, reeve, deputy reeve, .0 councillors, 1 utilities commissioner and 4 public school trustees, Nominations will re- main open officially for one hour, un- til 8.30 p,rri. After the close of norni, nations, candidates will address the electors. Voting for municipal offices will be held on December 7th from 9;gs„in, to 5 p..m. Polls will be held at the fol- lowing places: Ward No, 1, W. J. Clark store; Ward No. 2, Heughan's Harness Shop; Ward No, 3, Town Hall; Ward No. 4, Carr &' Congram's garage and Beaver Lumber Co. office, LOCAL JUNIORS LOSE TO CHATHAM 5.1 Hanna's Wingham Towne Hailers lost their second game to Chatham on Wednesday when Sherman's Ad- miral Juniors won a 5-1 victory over the local on Chatham ice. The Admirals scored one goal in the first period. Each team scored once in the second with the win- ners banging in three unanswered tallies in the final period. Ron Peck paced the Admiral attack with two goals and one assist. Cor- bett, Kettlewell and Kahle each scor- ed once. Jim Lockridge scored the lone Wingham goal with Neil Stainton getting the assist. The game was rugged with 22 penalties called, 12 handed to the Admirals and 10 to Wingham, includ- ing two majors each. WINGHAM — Goal, Lessor; de- fence, Neeves, Batte; centre, Burn- side; wings, N. Stainton, M. Stainton; alternates, Lockridge, Jones, Morti- mer, Anstedt, Bell, Gerrie, O'Neill; sub-goal, Murray. CHATHAM----Goal( Dittrich; de- fence, MacMaster, Glaab; centre, Kettlewell; wings, Peck, I Kahle; al- ternates, Pattison, McNally, Corbett, Foy, Stewart, Hollis, Prout, Summer- land, Mickle. WOMEN'S INSTITUTE EUCHRE The W. I. 'is holding a Euchre on Friday evening, November 27, at 8 p. m, in the council chambers. Admission 35c, Lunch will be served. Good prizes. F25b SARNIA TAKES LOCALS IN SATURDAY GAME Sarnia Junior Sailors scored an easy win over the Wingham Hanna's Town Hailers on Saturday night, de- feating the locals 9-2 in an O.H,A, Junior B game at the Wingluim Arena. The local boys were several times within scoring range of the Sarnia net, but only twice did they manage ,to cash in, due in large part to the net tending of Dillon in the Sarnia net, The visitors showed their power in the first period, ringing up four counters and holding the locals score- less. They checked in three more in the second stanza before Winghani came to life with a tally from Neil Stainton assisted by Jerry Fry. In the third period Neil Stainton and. Morris Stainton set one up for Burnside, Com- pleting the evening's work for the locals, and Sarnia banged home two more in the final' frame. Sparking the winners were Moffat, with one tally and five assists, follow- ed by Dunham with one and two, Neil Stainton, with a goal and an assist, Morris Stainton, Burnside and Fry were best for the losers, Penalties came hot and heavy dur- ing the session with 28 being handed out, including 8 for Winghani, Beaus chain)) of Sarnia drew a major for fighting, and rnisedriduets Went to Duncan and Beettehainp. SARNIA—Goal, Dillon; defence, Ward, Lour;' centre, Moffatt; wings, Dunham, Green; alternates, D. Guth- rie; Ladenchuck, Hamilton, Haddon, Cote, Forbes, Duncan, Beauchamp, Vernon, WINGHAM—Goal, Leeson; defence, Batte Neeves; centre, Burnside; wings, M. Stainton, N. Stainton; alternates, Lockridge, Wilson, G. Bell, M. Bell, te, Neeves; centre, Burnside; wings, Gerrie, O'Neil, Lott, Fry; sub-goal, Murray. On Business Trip , To Windy City Bob Carbert, farm editor, at station CKNX is leaving on Thursday by TCA for Chicago, where he will attend three different events. He plans to attend the annual convention of the National Association of Radio Farm Directors, the National 4-H congress and the International Livestock Ex- position. He will fly back to Wingham on Sunday. Bob is one of the four Canadian member§ of the Radio Farm Directors Association, While he is attending the 4-H Congress, he plans to Interview Western Ontario junior farmers there, Twenty-six delegates from Ontario expect to attend, He it also hoping to attend the National Barn Dance show while in Chicago, On Monday night 23 Nov, the R.H.Q. and 99th Bty held their regu- lar training night which was in very good attendance. The entire evening was spent on small arms training in preparation for the units' trip to Camp Ipper- wash on Sunday Nov, 29th, If no wild geese or ducks fly over, the boys should be able to hit the target in front of them, Let's hope so, or WO2 Seddon and Gnr, Glenn Foxton will be fuming after giving the instruc- tions to the gunners.' I will not mention anything about the officers course held Sunday in the armouries except that they played with little guns and houses. It was a cloth model exercise in other words. Per- sonally I would rather play with a electric train—it's more fun. The band practiced under Band- master Bill Henderson, and we have hopes of getting new band members from the Teeswater band, that is if we can just get them in uniform. If this can be arranged this unit's band will be second to none. The quartermaster, Capt. Hall and Sgt. Casemore, had a busy night try- ing to find clothing belonging to "lost" members of the unit who, shall we say, forgot to return them. May- be the Clothes are in the war surplus store now, Casey. Have you tried there? Capt. Rowland the regimental pay- master is preparing all that lettuce for the Xmas advance pay. Money bags is worried as to where he is go- ing to get the money to pay the boys. The Xmas banquet for this unit will be held Dec. 14th and all mein- bars are invited (also pay parade). So bring your wives or girl friends to help you home with the loot. This is all for this week but as a closing reminder to all you fellows who wish to join the Reserve Army you are welcome to come down on Monday nights and see what is going on, and if interested, to sign up. Former Gorrie Pair, Each Married Twice Mark Second 25th Old friends in this district may be interested to know that Mr. and Mrs. Frank Wassman, of Mitchell, former residents of Gorrie, have celebrated their second 25th wedding anniversary at their home in Mitchell, with friends calling and their family bringing a complete wedding dinner with them when they came to celebrate. Mrs. Wassman was, married to Robert White in 1890 and lived in Gerrie for many years. In 1928, she married Frank Wassman, who had marked a silver anniversary in a pre- vious marriage. Both have passed their 83rd, birthdays. Mrs. Wassman has not enjoyed good health for a number of years and for more than a year has been a wheel chair invalid and completely helpless. About thirty women of the village gathered at the home of Mrs. Clar- ence Hanna on Friday evening to honor Mrs. James Leitch and Mrs. Art Scots prior to their departure to new homes. Mrs. Leitch will take up residence with her son, John Leitch, in Owen Sound, and Mr. and Mrs. Art Scott and sons Jimmy, Billy and Brian are moving to Beamsville, where Mr. Scott has been employed foa several months, After a social hour spent in playing euchre and crokinole, the guests of honor were each presented with a magazine table and a cut glass rose bowl. Mrs. Fred Cook, Mrs, Jessie Wheeler and Mrs. George Johnston made the presentation, and Mrs. Cliff Logan read the following address: "It was not a happy occasion that brought us together this evening, al- though the laughter and gaiety has made it seem like one. Saying good- bye to friends, always brings a touch of sadness and that is what we must do tonight, "Two of our friends, Mrs. Leitch 'and Mrs. Scott, who have been a part of our community life for a good many years, are leaving soon for new homes in different places. We all know how much each of them will be missed in Belgrave. "Mrs. Leitch has been a kind and helpful neighbor for a long time and we certainly 'hope that In her future home she will find happiness, content- ment, good health and kind friends. "Doris has always been a willing worker in all organizations and her musical talent and helping hand will be greatly missed in this community. We wish success to Doris and her family in their new home. • "We know that both of you will make many new friends, but we hope you will always remember your Bel- grave friends also, and as a reminder of our friendship, and a token of our good wishes for the future, we want you to accept these gifts from us, Good luck to both of you. YOur Belgrave Friends." Mrs. Leitch and Mrs. Scott ex- pressed appreciation for the gifts and good wishes of those present. Solos were sung by Mrs. C. D. Cox and Mrs. Doris Scott. A vote of thanks was proposed by Mrs. Jessie Wheeler to Mrs. Hanna for her gra- cious hospitality. Lunch was served to complete the evening. . Friends Shower Marjory Ann Scott A personal shower was given to Miss Marjory Ann Scott last Monday Evening, when friends gathered at the home of Lt. Nellie Oates and Lt, Shir- ley, Clark of the Salvation Army. Games were enjoyed after which a treasure trail was set out for by the bride-to-be, with her sister, Mrs. J. Archer and Mrs. Payne, assisting. The treasure was a colorful basket filled with gifts, which was really lovely. The bride-to-be 'after opening the gifts thanked everyone and a dainty lunch was served by the hostesses, Miss Mary Louise Towne, Mrs. Jessie Archer and Miss Muriel Sim- mons held a shower at the home of the bride-to-be, Miss Marjory Ann Scott last Tuesday night. A large crowd was in attendance and beauti- ful gifts received. Marjory Ann taken by surprise thanked everyone and the hostesses served a beautiful lunch, CHRISTMAS TEA The Ladies' Aid of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church are holding their annual Christmas `Tea and sale of home baking and miscellaneous ar- ticles suitable for. Christmas gifts on Saturday, December 5th, at 8 p.m. in the basement of the church, Every- one welcome, F25:2b toot, Hargrave. In place of the roll call, the peat presidents were called to the front and each asked to give a high, light of her time of office, after Which each was presented with a corsage, Those present were Mrs. David ker, life member; Mrs. Win. Roberta, Mrs, Elmer Fallis, Mrs, W. Hairistoolc„ Mrs. Roy Gadke, Ross Doig-, Mrs. R, Gibson, and Mrs, Fred Deja. erling, life member, Mrs, Wm, Mc- Cann and Mrs. H. Harris, A minutes silence was observed in memory of departed members after which "Abide With Me" was played. The guest speaker was Margaret Brophy, of the CKNX staff at Whig- ham, and she delighted her audience, both with wit and her serious- thoughte on "For ,Home and Country." First the Home, then the Country. She "gave us thoughts on how we cart • be happy housewives. Plan your work, have a system then you have time to be a happy bousearife. Whether you admit it or not you are the boss and have the last say in the home. Tear saving tips were, Be profess- ional, Be versatile, Be prepared, Be self-indulgent, Be hospitable and to be a prefectionist In at least one thing. The hand that rocks the cradle rules the world. A dictator would say, Given a child in his impressionable years and he will mold the man. It is impossible to be broadminded about essentials. Truth is always a narrow path. The Institute quartette, consisting of Mrs. Geo, Richards, Mrs. Ken Gra- ham, Mrs. Wray Cooper, Mrs. Wm. Campbell sang two numbers. The sec- retary read greetings from Mrs. Mac- Naughton, I". W. I. board member; Mrs. McDonald, district president; two past presidents, Mrs. C. M. Mc- Elwain and Mrs. E. Corbett; a form- er secre.-eary, Mrs. L. Knight. Mrs. L. Seifert gave a musical selection cn the mouth organ and piano after which Mrs. Richards led in community singing, The meeting closed with the .f Queen. A social half hour was spent in which the guests mingled renewing old acquaintances and looking over old minute books, pictures, life member- ship certificates and letters from those unable to attend. Mrs. C, Carswell and Mrs. M. Arm- strong had charge of the guest book. Mrs. Wm. McCann and Mrs. Fred Demerling presided at the tea table. Photographers were present from Harriston and Kitchener Record and many pictures were taken of this memorable occasion. As an anniver- sary gift the Institute had the audi- torium of the hall painted and drapes hung on the windows. Mrs. Glenn Johnson of the Gorrie Institute thank- the members on behalf of the guests. Bridge Results There were 61/ tables present at the Wingham Bridge Club last Thurs- day evening. The results were as follows: North and South-- 1. Miss M. McCallum and Mrs. G, Ross 2. Miss S„ MacLean and Mrs. A. R. Du Val. 3. Mrs. G. Cameron and Miss M. MacLean. 4. Mrs. J. J. Brown and Mrs. E. A. VanStone. East and West- 1. J. A. Wilson and W. H. French 2, Mrs. H. C. MacLean and R, S. Hetherington 3. J. H. Crawford and R. R. Hob- den 4. Geo. Williams and H. Sherbondy Miss Elizabeth Graham Passes at Home Here Miss Elizabeth Scott Graham died at her home on John Street on Nov- ernber 18th, after a long illness. She was in her 87th year, Born in Wingham, she was educated here and for many years operated a grocery store on Josephine Street. She was a member of St. Andrew's Presbyterian church. Surviving are a brother. and sister, Thomas Elliott Graham and Mary Charlotte Graham, of John Street, Wingham and a brother, Frank Nel- son Graham, of Windsor. The funeral service was held on Friday, November 20, from her late residence, with Rev, Alex Nimmo officiating, Interment was in Wing- ham cemetery. Pallbearers were George Orvis, Nor- man Rintoul, Fraser Forgie, R. H. Lloyd, gobert Spotton and James Murray. WILL TELL OF CORONATION Mrs. Frank Coiling, of Lucknow, will tell many interesting details of the Coronation and her trip to Eng- land this summer in the Sunday' School on Tuesday, December 1st, at 8 p.m. A plate will be at the door for your contributions, arid all money received will be used for the expense of the W.M.S. Bale to Korea. F25b u • NOTICE The members of the I.O.O.F, are entertaining their wives and members of the Rebekah Lodge and friends, on Thursday evening, Novembei 26th at 8.15. Everyone welcome. F25b " Wingbarn, Ontario, Wednesday, November 25, 1058 The edition of the Wingbam Ad- vance-Times which you are now reading is one of the largest published this year, being the 1953 Christma.s Shopping issue, We sincerely hope that its publication will prove interest- ing to the readers of this newspaper, for its preparation is, to say the least, something to be remembered by the Advance-Times staff. Not only does the issue contain a great deal of ad- vertiing and reading material, it is also mixed with liberal quantities of midnight oil.' We feel safe in saying that every one of the advertisements in this issue faithfully indicates the interest which local merchants have taken in preparing their stocks and Stores for your Christmas buying, Throughout the whole community preparations for. the Christmas trade have been under way for weeks. It should be worth your while to shop at home for every purchase. In order to produce this edition of the .Adcance-Times on schedule we have' been forced to omit a limited quantity of correspondence. Our apol- ogies, are extended to the faithful writers whose work has to be held over for a week. Chatham Sniper Tops In Junior B Scoring One of the big reasons why Chat- ham Sherman Admirals share second place in the OHA Junior "B" group standing with Sarnia Keslans, is Roy Kettlewell, their sparkling forward. In three games Kettlewell has chalked up a total of 11 points, for seven goals and four assists. Close behind in the scoring derby is Joe Chouinard, of Seaforth Baldwins, who has collected six goals and four assists, Several players are grouped in the five goal bracket, with Ron Muir, Sea- forth, Shantz, Seaforth, Dunham, Sar- nia and Peck, Chatham sharing top honors. Top shipers' for London Lou Ball -are Don Beattie with four and Ron Bourne and John Burger, with three markers each. Beattie has two assists, Berger four assists and Bourne has two. However the London sis has the leading assist-maker in the . group. Mac Granville, starry centre-ice per- former, has chipped in with seven as- sists to put him on top, Other leading point-getters are Tommy Salter, Seaforth, three goals and four assists, Stenland, Seaforth, three goals and five assists, and Green of Sarnia, with three goals and one assist. Eastern Star Officers New officers of Huron Chapter No. 89, Order of the Eastern Star, are shown after their installation recently. Left to right, front row are: Mrs. Dr. J. Fox, P.D.D.G.M., Jas. Walpole, W. P., Mrs, W. M. Davis, M.1Vf., Murray Taylor, A.P., Mrs. J. Reavie, AM., Dr. J. Fox, P.M. Second row„ Mrs. H. Meehan, Mrs. D. Donaldson, Mrs F Moffatt, Mrs. L. Dauphin, Mrs. A. Lunn, Mrs. M. MacLennan, Mrs. R. Armitage. Third row, Mrs. W. Elliott, Mrs. R. Gibson, Mrs. W. Currie, Mrs. V. Dunlop, Mrs. J. Bateson, Mrs. G. Scott, Mrs. G. Guest, and Mrs. Gwen Adams. —Staff Photo. On Parade! Payne-Scott A quiet but pretty wedding was sol- emnized at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. H. Scott, Bristol Terrace, when their daughter, Marjory Ann, became the bride of Harvey Franklin Payne, Jamestown, son of Mr, and Mrs. Cecil Payne, The Rev. J. L. Coyle officiated, The bride was charming in a navy blue suit with powder blue accessories. She wore a corsage of pink roses. The bridemaid was the bride's sister, Mrs, Lorne Archer, dressed in a navy blue suit and red accessories and wearing a corsage of red carnations. The groomsman was Mr, Lorne Archer. The wedding music was played by. Lieut. Shirley Clark of the Salvation Army. A reception was held at the home of the bride, Guests were present from Toronto, Kitchener, Brussels, James- town, Langside, Ripley and Lucknow, The young Couple took a trip up through the north after which they will reside in Wingham. (by our own correspondent) The Fordwich Women's Institute celebrated their fiftieth birthday in the Community Hall on November 17. There were 3a members and 48 guests present. The hall was beautifully decorated for the occasion with baskets of yel- low, mauve and white, mums. At the front was the long tea table on which stood a three-tiered anniversary cake, flanked by yellow candles in silver candelabra, The president, Mrs. Howard Harrib opened the meeting with the Institute Ode followed by the Mary Stewart Collect, She then very graciously wel- comed the guests and mentioned the theme of the meeting, "Roses in Dec- ember," Mrs, Ken Graham and Mrs. R. Devitt rendered two very fine piano duets. The motto, "God gave us memories that we might have roses in December," was prepared by Mrs. W. Gibson and read by Mrs. Welling- BELGRAVE WOMEN HONORED BY FRIENDS APPEARS 11113 WEEK es, 4,England.) containing a for a copy of the Bromley and Kent-, I elebrates Oth An iver ry refereece to two members of Well- known Bromley, Kent families who took up residence in Wingham, The account in the Kentish paper reads as follows: "Mrs. W, C. I, White, of Ham", King- ston-upon-Thames, has sent a copy of The Wingham Advance-Times, a Can-, adian paper, which contains refer- ences to two members of well-known Broinley "The first refers to Mrs. Harry Mundy, who on September 1Q cele- brated her 90th birthday at the home of her son, Roy, in Winghem, (Ontario). Mrs. White is a neice of Mrs„ Harry Mundy, and her Arend- father, Mr. Edward Mundy, in, days gone by had a drapery business on the site where Medhurst's now stands. His eldest daughter, the late Miss M. Mundy, was well-known for her Young Women's Bible Classes in Bromley at the beginning of the cen- tury. "The other item records the death at Wingham General Hospital on September 13, of Mr. James Stephen Isard, in his 90th year. Mr. Isard was a native of Bromley and left England in 1871 for Canada, settling in Paisley. He went to Wingham in 1906, and un- til his retirement seven years ago he owned a furnishing store. "In his early days in Canada, Mr. Isard was a' cheesmaker, and won many awards, one being a bronze medal at the Pan-American Exhibit- ion in Chicago,' in 1893. "He was a member of the well- known Isard family of Bromley, of whom Alderman F. W, Isard is the present head." sa