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1,067.62
77.62
411.69
164.90
196.70
230.65
141,35
178.95
3;900.00
620.87
2,188.79
583.53
Wingham Public School Board
1955 (Financial Statement
The following is a report of receipts and expenditures of the
Wingham Public School Board for the year 1955, as reported at the
board's inaugural meeting last week:
RECEIPTS
Cash Balance Dec. 31, 19a4 3,591.82
Government Grants $1,0404.64; $20,230.33 ...... , 21,691.97
Sundries , • 2,40 •
Municipal Levy 38,000.00 •
•
EXPENDITURES
Teachers' Salaries Ind, Tax
Music Teacher ....... ............
34,850.97
1,500.00
--
36,350.97
$63,286.19
Instruction Supplies
Penns' Supplies
Approved Text Books
Manual Training
Home Economics
Music
Athletics
....... ........
$2,607.74
Ailministration
Printing ..Stat. and Supplies ...
Telephone
Off. Sal, Post. and int,
850.95
Plant Operation
Caretakers' Salaries
Caretakers' Supplies
Fuel - Oil $ 303.25
Coal 1,885.54
Light and Water
Plant Alabitenance
Insurance t 1,001,30
Kindergarten Rental 250.00
Repairs and Replacements 2;255.27
7,293.19
3,506.57
Capital Outlay
Furniture and. Equipment
Debenture Payment
2,401.71
8,841,20
Private donation
Sun.,' Nov. 6
Mon.,' Nov. 27 ' 80.70
Less U.S. cxch. .01
Tue., Nov, 8
Wed., Nov. 9 114.23
Private donation 1,0.00
Thur., Nov. 10
Fri., Nov, 11 ....... . ...... .,.....
Sun., Nov. 13 - Hr. of Dee.
Sun., Nov, 13 - Clinton ' 51.71
Mon., Nov. 14 187.80
Less U.S. cxch. • .01
Tue., Nov, 15
Wed., Nov. 16
Thur,, Nov, 17 95.06
Fri., Nov, 18
sun., Nov. 20 -• Hr. of Dec.
Private donations
Song book
Song books
Total cash receipts
DIRECT CHECKS
Sun., Nov, 13 45.00
Fri., Nov. 18 14.00
sun., Nov. 20 145,00
TOTAL CONTRIBUTIONS ........ ..... • .......
RECEIPTS
60.00
4.00
.25
128.95
124.23
107.08
139.26
396.22
239,50
148.14
1.36.00
335.9:1
811,51
50.00
80.69
92.71
64,25
,47
2,950,60
201.00
$ 3,154.60
EXPENDITURES
Beacon Publishers, Recorder ...
2, Rev, .7, L. Coyle, Postage and Tel,
3. Rev. D, J. MacRae, Postage
4, Wes, Aram
5. Horner James ,
6. 13111y Graham Mn.,S Hour of Deciaion-, .....
7, Rev, J. L. Coyle, Postage and Tel.
8, B. 0, Toronto Crusade, 300 B. Rations
Hotel Brunswick, Moms and Meals
10. Rev. J. L, 'Coyle, Postage
11, Horner James
12, Wes, Aram
13. Billy Graham Assn,, Hour of Decision
14, Hotel Brunswick, Rooms and Meals
fR:
Advance-Times, Advt, and Printing
Pardon's, Ribbons
17, Stencils and Paper
18, General' Printers, Song Books
19. Rev, ,T, L, Coyle, Postage
20, W. R, Gray, Organist
Brown, Caretaker'
22. Milted Church
23, Mts. S. L. Coyle, Pianist,
24, Itletrjorie HaseigroVe, Typing, etc,
25, V, Lloyd Sons Ltcl., Paper etc.
2C 'ROM A. Minnie, Postage and
27. billy Graham As sn„ Hour of Dedil0.11
28. Strinture. Gift Mission ...... ..............
29, Advance-Times, Printing .4'
60. ACV, J. 'L. Coyle, Postage
TOTAL PAID . .. •
5.00
7.90
2.50
100.00
100.00
396.22
5.80
30.00
141.50
3.00
100 00
125.00
011,51
116.25
63.50
5,50
4.74
84.00
5.00,
50.00
50.00
50,00
25.00
20.00
14.00
10.00
283.27
210.00:
18.15
7,76
$ 2,9150.60
CaSh Balance Dec. 31, 1955
11,242.91
1,433.86
$ 63,286.19
Crusade, For Christ Statement Given
The following financial statement has been publislufd by the
Wingham Crusade for Christ committee in connection with the recent
Crusade for Christ in Wingham:
WINEIIMII UNITED
CHURCH REPORTS
SUCCESSFUL YEAR
Rev. D. J, MacRae Presided Over
the annual meeting of Wingham
United Church %Orkin Was held on
January 18, The meeting was pre-
ceded by a hot supper served by
the Welhares Association, Mr, Mac-
Rae conducted a ahort devotional
period, including a memorial ser-
vice forthe twelve members who
bad passed away during the year.
All organizations had most en-
couraging reports, showing in-
creases in members, attendance
and finances. The treasurer's report
showed receipts of $19,443.12 into
the general fund with a-substantial
balance carried over, This included
$6,779,50 which was subscribed and
remitted to the Missionary and
Maintenance Fund of the United
Church of Canada, The total am-
ount raised for all purposes includ-
ing the different organizations was
$23,792.74, of which $8,330,84 was
sent to missions, The congregation
includes 300 families with 712
members, In the fall, they, Crusade
for Christ sponsored by" the dif-
ferent churches in the community,
was held in this church and proved
a great spiritual uplift.
Improvements Made
During the year several improve-
roll call, which was answered with
a New Year's resolution. The meet-
ing closed with hymn "Take My
Life", followed with the Mizpah
benediction, The group in charge
served a tasty lunch.
at fires, The help given is Touch
appreciated. - •
• Tile regular monthly meeting of
the firemen will be hold. On f ont
ovhing of January 8011r,
o'clock.
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monta were made to the church.
property; which included redecerg
atioll and furnishing the church
parlor by the Woman's Association,
13Ibles were presented to mils of
the Sunday Sehool and diplomas to
the children of the yitp,mr, Wor-
shippers' League who had attained
Perfect, or near perfeet church at-
tendance, ReSpoinling to the call
from the Overseas Relief Organiz-4
ation, the women's ergaeizations
made and patiked bales of quilts
and clothing wailed at $1,803.65.
Every Sunday morning during
the church service, the junior con•
gregation, which has 95 members,
meets in two groups and are train-
ed in Bible knowledge, under the
leadership of Mrs. Alister Green
and her assistants.
The youngest group the church
is the Baby Band, a thriving or-
ganization of 105 members with
Mrs, Roy Bennett as leader, The
Mission Band meets once a month
for work and study, under the
guidance of Mrs. D. Miller, Mrs.
JiM Hamilton and Mrs, D. Rosen-
hagen, Health kits were made and
enclosed with the white gift hales.
The three groups of the C,G.LT,
embrace girls from 12 to 16 years,
and they ,gather each week with
their leaders, Mrs. G, W, Tiffin,
Miss Mary Love and Mrs, A, D.
McMurchy, At Easter these groups
filled baskets for the junior con-
gregation aid at Christmas a par-
eel was sent to the Children's Aid.
At Hallowe'en their collection for
U.N.I,C.E.F, amounted to $32.00,
The first Wingham Wolf Cub
Pack, now in two groups with 72
members comprising boys and their
leaders from all churches meet
regularly. During the year they
held local church parades, attended,
camp and in October assisted with
Rites Thursday for
Mrs. J. J., Elliott
el
Margaret Wightman, beloved
wife of James J. Elliott, R.R. 1,
Blucvale, died in Wingham General
Hospital, on Tuesday, She was in
her 62nd, year,
hosting at the home of her, son,
Harold Elliott, Lot 10, Concession
4, Turnberry Township until Thurs•
day, when service will be held from
the 11, A,.Currie, & sons funeral
home at 2 o'clock, Rey, Maurice
McNabb will Conduct the Mende°
' and interment will be In Witighara
eerrietery,
Song Composed by
Local Talent is
Sung at Meeting
The regular-. meeting of the Go-
forth Evening Auxiliary of St, An-
drew's Presbyterian church was
held in the Sunday School room
on Tuesday. evening, January 17.
The president, Mrs. R., Arbuckle,
opened the .ineeting and the hymn,
"0, Zion Haste the Mission High
Fulfilling" was sung. Mrs, 0. Per-
rott read the Scripture after which
Mrs, C, Loucks gave the medita-
tions. Mrs, S, Scott then led la
prayer.
The group was favored with a
solo by Mrs. 13, Corrin, the music
of which had been composed by
Mrs, R. Seddon and the words by
her mother, the late Mrs. Mowbray.
She was accompanied by Mrs, Bob
Kerr at the piano.
Mrs. Ken Leitch then introduced
the first chapter of the study hook
and the hymn, "0 Spirit of the
God" was sung. The min-
utes of the last meeting were read
by the secretary, Mrs. S. Reid, and
the roll call answered by the pay-
ment of dues.
The possibility of dividing 'the
group was discussed but it was de-
cided to leave the matter until the
February meeting. The offering
was taken and Mrs. J. Donaldson
gave the offertory prayer.
A panel discussion then took
place on "What Is the Mission of
the Church?" Those taking ,part
were Mrs. W. Hilbert, Mrs, A.
Mowbray, Mrs. V. Dittmer, Mrs. J.
Day and Mrs. G. Tervitt.
The hymn, "Blest Be therTie that
Binds" was sung and Mrs. L. Phil-
lips led in the closing prayer. The
lunch • committee • served refresh-
ments. •
LYCEUM
Theatre.
Wed,, Thurs., Jun, 25-20
Frankie Line Terry Moore
Billie Daniels
in
"Rainbow Round -
My Shoulder"
A musical featuring the singing
of 'the popular recording artists.
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Fri., Sat., jaii. 27-28
Dan Duryea Jeff Richards
in
"The Marauders"
A powerful story of ranchers
versus • the homesteaders. The
place is Arizona in 1875.
Matinee Saturday after-
noon. at 2.00 p.m.
Mon:, Tues., Wed.,
Jan. 30-81-Feb. 1.
William Holden, Jennifer Jones
in
"Love Is A Many
Splendoured Thing"
ABULT ENTERTAINMENT
Set against authentic and fas-
cinating Hong Kong back-
grounds, this is a fine love
drams based on the novel by
Han Suyin.
At United Church
Young Women's Aux.
Mrs. W. ftoulston installed the
offieers for the Young Women's
Auxiliary of the Wingham United,
Church for the fifth consecutive
year at the regular monthly meet-
ing held at the home of Mrs, D.
J. MacRae with a very good. at-
tendance.
Officers installed were past
president, Mrs, Ross Hilbert; presi-
dent, Mrs. Wilf, Caslick; vice presi-
dent, Mrs. A, Green; treasurer,
Mrs. B. Carbert; secretary, Mrs. J.
Woolfrey; correspondence and com-
munity friendship, Mrs. K, Me-
, Laughlin; supply and literature
!secretary, Mrs, R. Zurbrigg; Chris-
tian stewardship secretary, Mrs
McMurehy; temperance and
Christian citizenship secretary,
'Mrs L. McGuire; press reporter,
Miss Marilyn Davis; pianist, Mrs.
C. Bondi; telephone committee
convener, Mrs. L, MacDonald;
nursery convener, Mrs. J. Strong;
Missionary Monthly secretary, Mrs.
R. Hilbert.
The devotional period was in the
,Tharge of Mrs. G. Gibson opening
the meeting with the hymn "We
Give Thee But Thine Own," fol-
lowed by the Scripture, Taking
part were Mrs. At Williams, Mrs,
R. Zurbrigg, Mrs, G. Richardson
and Mrs. J. Lewis, Mrs. G. Gibson
read a poem entitled "The New
Year", after which Mrs, A.
Hams read a chapter from the
study book "From the Oldest to.
the Newest Canadian Indians."
A story festival followed, with
Mrs. A. Williams, Mrs. G. Richard-
son and Mrs. R. Zurbrigg taking
part, A hymn "Jesus Shall Reign
Where'er the Sun" closed the de-
votional period. .•
Past president Mrs. R. Hilbert
asked for the reports of the last
year from the different committees,
showing-a very successful year for
the Auxiliary. President Mrs. W,
Caslick • congratulated 'the Past'
president and her executive. See-
r rotary Mrs. J. Woolfrey read the
minutes of the last meeting and
Miss Helen Mack
is Guest Speaker
On Tuesday evening, January
17th, the Evening Auxiliary of the
Whiginuri United Church met in
the 'Sunday School room to hold
the regular monthly meeting,
Mrs. J. A, Lama was in charge
and conducted the worship serviee,
which was • opened by a hymn
followed by.. the Lord's Prayer,
The theme of the meeting was
"The Call to the Missionary' Work
of the - Church in Service and
Citizenship." The Scripture, read
by Mrs, Lunn anti Mrs. 3, P4
Reavie, was taken from Luke's
Gospel, Mrs. Lunn conducted a.
, short questionaire and discussion
on the passages read and closed
the devotional part of the meeting
with'4 Cyei% MissKatherine MeGrbger told in
her usual interesting manner, about
the work of the .church among the
-Indians in British Columbia, .as
recorded in the study book by W,
P. Bunt, secretary of United
Church Missions in British Colum'
bin.
Mrs. Mrs. W. A. Galbraith introduced
the special guest of the evening,
Miss Helen Black, Miss Black,
who had previously nursed for
two years at Clinton, has just com-
pleted a year's nursing at the
Home Illissidn Hospital at „Bella
Coola, B.C. She showed her own
.pictures of the hospital and the
surrounding district and told in-
teresting timings about the place
and the work carried on there.
Mrs. J. B, Reavie moved a vote of
thanks to Miss Black for showing
her slides and ,for the interesting
talk accompanying them.
Mrs. H, Burrell, the president,
took charge of the business part of
the meeting, She called on all the
officers for 1955 to give a report
covering their work for the past
year. Rev. D. J. MacRae was
called on to instal the officers for
1956 which are as folloWs: Past
president, Mrs, W. B, Cruikshanki ,
president, Mrs. H. Burrell; 1st vice
president, Mrs. N. Keating; 2nd
vice president, Mrs. •Q. Hodgins;
3rd. vice president; Mrs. R. Vogan;
secretary, Mrs..S. Beattie; treasur-
er, Miss C, 'Wellwood; Christian
stewardship see., Mrs. F. Madill;
supply committee, 0-„conveners,
Mrs.-J. Reavie and Mrs. L. Hutton,
committee,' Miss P, Johns, Miss J.
Murray, Mrs. Wm, Tiffin; Mora-
turd - see„ Mrs. A. D. Bennett;
assistant sec., Miss Leah Robert-
son; pianist, Mrs. G. Davidson;
assistant. pianist, Mrs. W. A. Gal-
Mrs. C, W. Lloyd, committee, Mrs.
J. Breckenridge, Mrs. W. B,, Con-
ron, Mrs. H. Wild, Mrs. A. D.
Bennett.
The meeting closed with the
singing. of a hymn and time Mizpah
benediction in unison.
Lunch was served and a pleasant
time was spent socially.
Around the Fire Hall
(continued from page 1.)
Teeswater brigades; elan, .63, VMS.
byterian Church, MoleswOrth, eat
bter vdtoissilaniage to choir loft, pulpit
Wingham and Listowel
and kitchen etc. Origin of fire un-
known.
.1a4nuawryci4118t17 fire
ening
ws 1111(i.1
held our
games of enchre and cribbage were
played. Winners in the euchre
la for gadeirets) ,waeirl de MI orw. it: Sm. 1(.81 .ovvillanr,v1ilyigiri
ty
ler. 'High score for men was won
by Zie Cowan, and low was Dave
Crothers. The ladies prepared a
delightful lunch which was enjoyed
by all,
Roy Dora was it very able
assistant to the ladies, with the
sleeves rolled up and in the sink
doing dishes, Well, most of as
fellows 7ose d own' t ho ..,,c7irctimItad 1 jsci-ni otiwa 4111(.14a: ds.
to
do dishes enjoyed the wrestling etc,
on TV, Also those who didn't
want'to know how.
Mrs, Roy Dust likes *or coffee
not so sweet; then got tangled up
in crochet cotton, 'maybe learning
how, or just tangled up,
What was Larry Hiseler doing up
at 4 a.m, all dressed?? Well if
your wife wakes you up and says
the siren is -blowing none of us'
argue, just throw on the duds and
go. Rather provoking though to
be a dream, It happens to us all.
Bill Stapleton, former fireman Is
still on the jump .when he hears
the siren even if he has been off
the job for several months.. Stay
in practice Bill, we would like to
have you on the brigade again.
Alvin Sell Is busy filling. the
demand for air tanks on smoke
masks. Not hot air, cold air,
Larry Hiseler has all the trouble
of two "big" men. One morning
he woke up to the crowing of a
rooster. Thinking perhaps he did-
n't get home that night and slept
at some farm he investigated anti
found the .rooster outside his win-
dow, No, he didn't have roast
rooster. He found then owner and
returned same,
Much credit and praise to that
worthy organization our Salvation
Army in Wingham, During the
recent fires it has served hot coffer
and sandwiches. No matter if we
go one mile or twenty, they're on
the job .with any assistance they
can give.
After a large fire most people
do riot realize the amount of man
hours spent at the fire hall drying
hose, nozzles etc., and re-loading
the trucks. After spending eleven
hours fire-fighting at time recent
two fires at John Lanes and Moles-
worth Church • most of the boys
are bone weary from the work
every night preparing the triielts
for any action,
Chief Carr, more than a little
worried when the hose is all wet,
really cracks the whip on the
boys to get trucks prepared and
sdillwat.,e litoopeheizek IL's not too
bad if all pitch in and do their
many thanks to all those who
lent their assistance to the firemen
and the congregation elected Dr.
W. Davis a.s the people's warden,
These men, with the rector, form
the corporation of the parish
church. Elected as lay delegate to
the Synod of Huron were W. Aus-
tin, B. Wenger and J. McKay,
Alternate delegates 'ate H. Fuller,
A. Higgins and A.
Joining the church wardens and
lay delegates on the beard of
management arc the rector's ap,
pointees, M. Beating, L. Slade, 3,
Myers, E, Johnston, 3', King and
B. Metcalfe, together with those
elected by .the congregation, 0,
Nasmith, M, Davis, H. Fuller, M.
McPhail, A. Higgins, M. Temple-
man.
Arthur Wilson was returned to
the office of treasurer and Herb
Fuller to the office of vestry clerk,
a position he has held for many
years. M. McPhail and L. Slade
were elected auditors while Miss
Mary Johnston and Mrs. .1: King
were elected envelope secretaries.
Following the adjournment the
ladies, under the convene.rship of
Mrs. R. E, Armitage, served lunch.
An English sports coy that has
Set 100 world records for its
class uses aluminum in its body-
work and in parts of the chassis.
...And a French company is
making lightweight aluminum
collars for draught horses.
lest goes to show that in this
tree. of aluminum it isn't just the
newest marvels that make use of
aluminum bet, sonic' Of man's
oldest inventions, too. Which is
OM of the reasons why we have
already started work on expand-
ing the ingot capacity ofou r new
development at Kit -pal, 'front
its present 91,500 tons a year to
331,500 tons,
ALumi.Nym 'COMPANY
OF CANADA, LTD.
(ALLAN) '
4111111F
"Providence 'Has
Given Us Hope"'
Author's name below
There is now into reason wl
you should fear any possible
illness, Modern medicine can
give some relief for any .ail-
ment and in most cases has
the knowledge to effect a cure. ,
Most important is the fact .that
Physicians are daily learning
more about* how to prevent
sickness. There is, "Hope", that
in our time, serious diseases
will . occur oply to those who
neglect visiting their Physician
for regular check,-ups, If you
will consult him at the first
signs. of any .illness, he can help '
you to get well quicker,
•
Pick up your prescription if
shopping near us, or let us
deliver promptly without extra
charge. A great. many peopP.,
entrust us with the reapons .P
bility of filling their prescrip-
tions. May we compound yours?
PRESCRIPTION
CHEMISTS
*Quotation by' Jean Voltaire
(1694-1778)
Copyright ,i955 (11W3)
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An active interest in the Sunday
School was evidenced by a greater
attendance and increased 'givings.
Thirty-six pupils received awards
for attending the required fifty
Sundays in the year. A two weeks'
vacation school was held with a
registration of 157 and an -average
daily attendance of 95. The high-
light of the Sunday School year is
the anniversary and flower Sunday
in June. This year the theme was
"The Eyes, of. God," carried out in
flowers, •
Four dinner meetings were held
by the Men's Club with Special
speakers. Their main project was
to assist in the erecting and paint-
ing of a new building at the United
Church Summer Camp at Coder-
ich.
During the year the official board
engaged the services of Mr, R.
Gray from Collingwood as organist
and choir master.
Following the report of the
nominating committee the follow-
ing were elected to the session:
Honorary member, Mr, Chits,
Smith; elders,. W. F. Burgman, J, A,
Fox, Cedril Moffatt, Louis Hut-
ton, George Guest, Earl Hamilton,
Harold Wild, Russel Zurbrigg. To
the board of stewards, Hugh Car-
michael, Wilfred Caslick, Altster
Green, Chas, Lloyd, Dr, MacLen-
nan, Win, 1VicCool, Arnold Thomp-
son, Wm. A. Tiffin; auditors, F, D.
Blakely, Arnold Halliday.
An expression of appreciation
WAS extended to Rev, and Mrs.
MacRae for the high Christian
leadership which they had given to
the congregation throughout the
year, During the evening, Mr. Gray
entertained with several piano
solos. Another enjoyable pait was
the showing of colored pictures
which had been taken by Mr. Mae,
Rae and featured highlights of the
church year, particularly by the
sunrise service and flower Sunday,
the Boy Scout Apple Day. The -old-
er boys from 12 to 14 form the
Sigma C group and were led by
Bob Campbell.
The Young People's Union re-
ported a year of inspiration and
service. Besides the regular meet-
ings, they conducted three youth
services and a special sunrise ser-
vice at Easter.
Women's Groups Busy
Eight The, Whighana41....dratiOSTlinerb Wedileec1a ,fan, 2.5) 140
The death rate from lung cancer Install Officerill s „ 114 OM -doubled in the ten years
between 1013 and 1953. There was.
Pa change in the Mug (quiver death
rate among women,
The three organizations of yie braith; corresponding see., Mrs, A. Woman's Missionary Society held %Adams; Christian citizenship Many sewing meetings when ar-1 sec,, Miss Alice Heard; community
tides were made for overseas re-
lief and for mission schools and ifriendship committee, convener,
hospitals in• Canada. With its other
activities, the Young Woman's
Auxiliary sponsors the, nursery
which takes care of children up to
three years while the parents at-
tend morning service. The Evening
Auxiliary has assumed the respon-
sibility of registering the atten-
dance of the Young Worshippers'
League each Sunday morning, This
registration now has 106 members
between the ages of 6 and 12 years,
The Afternoon • Auxiliary made
special gifts of money and Cloth-
ing to the Students' Fund which
has been set up by the official
board to assist students intent upon
entering' fuliztime Christian- ser-
vice. The Woman's Associatimi re-
Ported an active year. Besides add-
ing new kitchen equipment' arid de-
corating the church parlour, they
were responsible for the flowers
which beautified the church on
special occasions and for the
Christmas baskets sent to shut-ins
and sick.
Vestry Meeting Field • • At St.,Patil's'ChOrdi
The presentation of reporls to
the annual vestry meeting of St.
Paul's Anglican . Church showed
1955 to be one of the most success-
ful years in the 89-year history of
the parish. The meeting, held in the
parish room and presided over by
the rector, Rev. H. L. Parker,
heard Arthur Wilson„report a most
gratifying financial report. The
missionary budget had been met
100 per cent and a letter from the
Suffragan-Bishop of Huron was
read congratulating the congre-
gation on increasing its missionary
offerings 150 per cerit since 1951.
Herbert Fuller explained the new
heating system installed in tho
church last summer .and expressed
pleasure at the way the 'financial
obligation had been met.
The. reports presented on behalf
of the. organizations of the parish
showed each had accomplished
much during the year, both in.
work undertaken and financial ob-
ligations met.
In his charge to the congregation
Mr, Parker reported severat small
increases, especially in the number
attending the main services of
Holy Communion. He asked for
keener interest in the week-night
prayer and Bible study. group as
well as the Communion service
held each Sunday at 8.30 a.m.
Church School continues to grow
and the parents have been asked
to help Meet time needs for new
teachers to. handle the new classes
that may have to be set up,
A bequest from the estate, of . the
late Miss Jean Weir, left to 0,1
rector and church wardens, has
onlybtn f Po.rla major
in a trust fetid with
the Synod of Huron to he used
or repair to the church
building or fabric,
In closing his charge Mr, Park.
er made no special requests of a
major nature for 1956. He recom-
mended the continuing and the
strengthening of the Every Mem-
ber Viaitatioh and the Capital
pair Fund.
The. rector was granted at short
leave of absence tinging February
to allow him to Make a retreat at
aim Anglican monastery in New
York.
Mr, Parker appointed Norton")
Cronkwrlght as rector's warden
GOSPEL HALL
Regular Sunday Services
Sunday 'School 10,15 ti m,
ii.einernbering the Lord
at 11,15
Gospel Meeting at IA
Eaeti Thursday evening at 8 p.m.
Prayer Meeting and bible Study
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