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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1953-12-16, Page 8On Parade! Qne hundred and seven people sat down to dinner at the annual Christ- mas banquet of the 99th battery at the Armouries on Monday night, and we never saw as Many hungry people in our life. Neither did Whitney Grose, we'll bet, and he had to •feed them all. The way people dug in you could see there were no complaints about the food, O - 0 - 0 Members of the Battery had their wives, girlsa nd special guests with ,them, and were on their best behav= lour for the occasion. The usual barrack room type of humor was packed away for the evening, and even Sgt. Bill Grover seemed to have toned dow na little. Perhaps he figured he wouldn't get that electric train for Christmas if he didn't be- have. On you the happiait Nm time evert Villatf$011[AS wsrpottv rgoTE IN A riNgsoNA.x. z If yoU are baying visitors .dtAring. the Christmas season, or if you are Ogg away for Qhrlstmas, your .frien4 would like to see a personal in the paper about it. Give us a call at the office4he phone number is $4—and write a little item for yott, No charge, of coarse, LUG-TEE-WIN CLUB ELECTS OFFICERS 4/Joe Clark, of Wingham, was elected president of the Luc-Tee-Win Con- servation Club, at the annual dinner of the club in the United Church Teeswater, on Wednesday last. Mr. Clark succeeds Alex Hamilton, Luck- now, who this year assumes the poi- tion of honorary presidents AbOut 80 members were present for the turkey dinner preceding the meet- ing. Al Worrell, of Teeswater, was toastmaster. Pictures of wild ife were shown after the dinner. At the annual meeting of the club, following the dinner, the following slate of 'officers was elected for the the coming year. Honorary president, Alex Hamilton, Lucknow; president, Joe Clark, Wing- ham; assistant president, Wm. M. McDonald, Lucknow; 1st. vice-pres., W. Freeman, Teeswater; 2nd. vice- president, Frank Caskanette, Wing- ham; 3rd. vice-president, D. Cook, Wingham; 4th vice-president, R. Far- rier, Wingham; 5th vice-president, G. Bannerman, Teeswater; 6th vice-presi- dent, J. Turvey, Bluevale; 7th vice- president, H. Duffy, Teeswater; 8th vice-president, R. Ackert, Holyrood; 9th vice-president, John Jackson, Wingham; 10th vice-president, W. Breckles, Kinlough; secretary-treas. urer, A, Nethery, Wingham. VialleislettatiaM~Isnlien~MOCIMILIIPCNP~MMINKRIN9~11114010100101$10$41 A novelty note for Christmas with a welcome refrain is this only-one-of-its-kind slide fastened Service Kit. Designed especially for the teenager or business girl, it is a precious, personal gift for quick make-up . . . trim in genuine leather either Black or Red cowhide, or Golden Tan pigskin . . , with comb, mirror and change purse $7,50 4 da AnslanntneitleantniannanntlAnanslik-stannislinnslannintn4ininsninesintnaa Inns George Montgomery Helena Carter For the Lady in Your Life LOVELY LACY SLIPS in nyron, tricot & crepe $2.98 to $6.50 PYJAMAS in flanelette, snuggle- down & combed cotton $2.98 to $4.95 Ladies' Nylon. BLOUSES .. to $6.95 Ladies' PULLOVERS and CARDIGANS-from $3.95 to $9.95., HOUSECOATS in wool plaids, bengaline, and embossed nylon $8.95 to $17.95 Hosiery' Scarves, jewellery, Gloves Handkerchiefs, etc. For the Man around the Place Men's SHIRTS in broadcloth, nylon tricot in solid shades and stripes from $4,95 to $12.95 See our grand array of SMART TIES, by Abbey, Currie and Forsyth .... $1.00, $1,.50, $2.00 SMART SOX in anklets or half hole, nylon, wool & nylon, !troy wool, etc. $1.00 to $1.95 JEWELLERY - a gift he is sure, to like, cuff links, tie bars, .separate or 'in sets, from ... $2.50 up You'll have no trouble choosing a BELT from out fine stock $2.00, $2.50 up to $4.50 DRESSING GOWNS in gabardines, satin and wool plaid .. $12.95, $14.95 & $17.95 Jackets, Sport Coats, Handkerchiefs, Biltmore Hats, Tie Racks EDIGHOFFERS, WinGHAM "The Friendly Store 1111110110~4111$01M11101106111.11k O - 0 - 0 • Some of the old sweats who were used to the chow line in the army couldn't get used to the idea of get- ting personal service at the tables. Some of them had to be told to check their mess tins at the door when they came in. Tools were also supplied by the managejnent. O - 0 - 0 • Special guests were' Mr. and Mrs. Bob Hetherington, Rev, and Mrs. Alex Nimmo, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Purdon, Mr. and Mrs. Garnet Ferrier, Mr. and Mrs. Russ Ferrier, and Ron- ald Ferguson. Bob Hetherington, a former OC of the battery, seemed glad to be back with the boys. If there Council of Churches Meets at Brussels - The Wingham and District Council of Churches met in the home of the Reverend W. H, T. Fulton, the Pres- byterian manse, Brussels, Ontario, on Monday, December 7th, 1953. The meeting opened with a brief devotional period conducted by the president, Rev. H, L. Parker, of Wingham, and Rev. W. J. V. Buchan- an, the United Church minister of Gorrie. With the president in the chair, the meeting adopted the minutes of the last meeting as read by Rev. M. Baillie of Bluevale. Durilig the business period it was decided that the giving of religious instruction in the schools by the clergy should be a matter for thoughtful. consideration, and such action as is thought to be feasible and desirable, on the part of each minister in view of his local situation. A thought provoking paper was given by Rev. J. E. Ostrom, of the Clinton Baptist Church, who spoke on the subject "The Wonderful Birth". Some lively discussion followed the presentation of the paper. Some dif- ferences of judgment were expressed;' and shared concerning the question as to what constitutes the essentials of Christian belief. The thanks of the meeting was ex- tended to Rev. Ostrom by Rev. R. J. Boggs of Molesworth Presbyterian Church. Hearty thanks were also extended on behalf of the gathering by Rev. Alex Nimmo, of Wingham Presbyter- ian Church, to Mrs. Fulton and her helper for the serving of a delicious lunch. High School Board (COnt.4traerl from rage One) walk 4 Mile, and stand waiting in the cold, after the walk, than it was On the public school pupils to walk directly to school. Board Taken To Task Mr. MacWilliam, pointed out that the county council, composed of reeves of the Various township Coun- cils, had taken the Wingham District High School board to task for having the highest transportation bill of any high school in Huron County. He raid that tile county council had recom- mended that the board cut down on their transportation, and the only way to do this, he pointed out, was to cut out some of the many feeder lines the high nehool was operating. In line With the county council's reeennnerAd atioa, the transportation committee had .reVieWe4 routes and re-Or- ranged them so as to effect these economies. The policy of the board was now to pick up at their homes all students Who had more than 1 114 miles to walk, but that all children within that distance should walk to the bus. The board hopes to effect a saving of about one Mill on these curtailments, which went into force at the first of September. Mr, Moclaril. limn also pointed out that when he was around to, see the various muni- cipal touncils during the summer, they had all asked why somethigg couldn't be done to cut down on the high cost of transportation. After the delegation from Grey had retired, two gentlemen from Culross, Mesirs. Cashes and Marshall, took the floor, and entered the :same plea for some of the students there. They said that they recognised the difficul- ties under which the board worked in this regard, but would be glad if something could be done to alleviate the situation in Culross. No Extensions After both delegations had left the matter of transportation was discuss- ed by the board. Members felt that the board had adopted the practice of picking up only those students which lived more than 1 114 miles from the bus route, as it matter of policy, and they felt that they could hardly make exceptions in a few instances, The general feeling was that if they made exceptions for some they would have to make exceptions for all, in which case the transportation system would be back on the old basis and at the old expense. After some discussion the board decided against making any further extensions of the now existing bus routes. W. S. Hall, principal, gave the monthly school report. He said that attendance for the month previous had been on an average of 361.2 or 95.68 per cent, He reported that a total of $1,250 had been awarded to students of the high school in scholar- ships, and that a total of awards amounting to $2,450 was in sight. Forty-three students were registered in the school's night classes. Gordon Stolso was welcomed to the board as representative from Culross, taking the place of J. H, Little, who has resigned. CONSUMER PRESIDENT SPEAKS AT MORRIS FED. BANQUET (Continued from Page One) whole wheat in bread before labelling it as such, and a high percentage of milk in bread bearing the label "en- riched". The association keeps in touch n ith the mass of consumers and gathers in- formation and consumer opinions from letters, resolutions and questions sent in from all parts of Canada. Mrs. Walton's speech was humor- ous in places and followed the theme closely, Mrs. Walton was introduced to the audience by Mrs, Harvey John- ston and Mrs. Richard Procter moved a vote of thanks to the speaker for her fine address, Secretary-treasurer Earl Anderson read the minutes of the last meeting and gave the financial report,- which showed a balance of $200 on band. Short speeches were given by the president, Richard Procter, the county president, Wilfred Shortreed, Gordon Greig, G. W. Montgomery, the agri- cultural representative for Huron County, and by Rev. Fulton, of Brus- sels, and Reeve Harvey Johnston, Vocal solos ward sung by Joan John- ston and Billy Coultes, and a reading was given by Mrs. Gordon Greig, who also led in community singing. The officers elected for '1954 were as fo'lows: Past president, Richard Procter; president, James Maier; vice president, Howard Wilkinson; secre- tary-treasurer, Earl Anderson, re-el- ected, Two directors from each school section were also chosen. Turkey. Dinner for Wingham Hustlers The annual Christmas party of the Wingham Hustlers was held Thursday in the Legion Hall. A turkey dinner with all the trimmings was enjoyed by 84 members. The dinner committee included Mrs. George Selling, Mrs. Dave Crothors and Mrs. William Bain. The style was "potluck" but the results were 'any- thing but. Exchange of Christmas giftS took place, after which four games of court whist were played. Seven tables par- ticipated, Winners were Mrs. Ted Whitby And Mrs; Gordon Robinson. An executive committee consisting of Mrs, Lev. Balser, Mrs. Williarn Bain and Mrs, Fred Saint,was appointed to bring in a slate of offiiers for 1054 at the January meeting which Will be held at the home of Mrs. Elsie Carns, Diagonal Road. ' After the clean-up at the hail the ladies departed for home, Satisfied that their first' potluck" Christmas dinner was ith outstanding suceesa, Club president is Nits, George Sell- ing, secretary, Mrs, Mae tlatchford, Arid treasurer, Mrs. SteWart Cowan, had been a recruiting sergeant around, they might have got his name on the dotted Poe again, O .• 0 Sgt. Lloyd DaWSon did a smashing Job as Master of ceremonies, and everyone was relieved to see that even sergeants can be human at times, As one, of the gunners re- marked, though, it takes a turkey dinner. Wonder if the sarg got any forks in the back of his hand at the head table? O - 0 s 0 After the dinner was over, those who were able to push themselves away from the table went over to ;see the most popular man in the regiment, the Santa Claus of the Christmas party, Capt. Rowland the paymaater, who was present with a load of loot representing the Christ- mas advance pay. This was voted the best-attended parade of the year. O - 0 Wives of the gonners lined OP on the right as the boys came away with their loot, and some of the money changed hands twice inside a couple of minutes. Single members of the battery were able to hang on to theirs a bit longer, but not much, O.0.0 After the parade there was dancing for those who could manoeuvre with the load of turkey, to music supplied the Ferriers and members of the regiment band. Some of the younger bucks seemed to be able to cut quite riig even after all that turkey. O - 0 - 0 Next Monday some of the boys are going to be on hand at the Armouries to bag candy for the kiddies' Christ- mas party on December 23rd. And you young bucks who think you'd like a taste of army life, drop in And see us after the New Year. That'll be too late for Christmas pay, but there's another one coming up before too long. See you at the Ar- mouries. liOSPEL HALL Regular Sunday. NerfiAell Sunday. $chool 1040 ema. Remembering the .t..00 at 11:15 Oospel Meeting at 740, Prayer POOPS Ofid Bible Study Each -Thursday evening at $ pma. .* For Christmas lc a delightful gift, by Dorothy Gray taiO *4; • 461115: Luxury series- in-scent— Cologne, - perfume, Dusting powder —whichever you choose, the perfect gift remembrance. Kerr's Drug StorE S The. NYLoglitani A.4VillAC44#0,010, Wethaeinklins Dee. 114011 CHRISTMAS CONCERT AT SACRED HEART The young people of Sacred Heart Parish enjoyed a very pleasant even- ing on Sunday at their annual Christ- mas concert. After benediction at 7.30 p, m., about one hundred children and fifty adults retired to the church auditorium which was gaily decorated for the festive season, Santa Claus was in a very jovial mood and with his helper, Punkin- head, was on hand during the entire evening to entertain the crowd with songs and dances, and held the child- ren spellbound from start to finish, There were many more numbers on the programme to amuse the kiddies and Make their eyes shine. The affair was brought to a climax with Santa Claus and Punkinhead distributing gifts and Punkinhead drawing the lucky number for a fif- teen pound turkey which was won by Bob Ste Marie, This very enjoyable function was sponsored by the Catholic Women's League. —Mr, and Mrs, Stan Smith, 6f Guelph, and Mr. Alan Forberg, of Gait, spent the week-cad at the Wile of Mrs, W, Greer. 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