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WINGDAM, ONTAIDO, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 23, 1940
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BELORAVE iWas Howick Native
GORRIE -Funeral service for MAR MRS. A, NIMMO
Mrs. Margaret A. Graham was held
in Trinity Anglican Church, Ford,
WW1, on Wednesday afternoon,
The rector, the Rev. E. C. Attwell,
officiated, and burial was in Red-
grave cemetery, Pallbearers were
John Winter, Nortnan Wade, Lloyd
Jacques, Lindsay Brown, Clinton
Honeyford and William Zeigler.
Family Gathers
For 80th Birthday
TelaraCIRAVE—The regular irlea-
17)0- of the Qanaallan Girls in Train,
was held on Friday evening
and was opened with the purpose,
followed by the Minutes and finan-
cial etatement. The roll call for
.the next meeting will be answered
with a "spring bird or flower".
Wendy Fear gave the eall to
worship and. the group sang the
IlYttle, "For the 'Beauty of the
Barth". The scripture lesson was
from Matthew, The story read
was, "No other Plan". The wor-
ship Service was closed with the
hymn "Tell Me the Story of Jesus",
and the benediction.
During the' study period, the
girls reviewed previous chapters on
Africa. The meeting closed with
Taps.
ST, HELENS—Mr, Vann Mc-
Donald was guest of honor at a
family gathering on Sunday in
celebration of his 80th birthday,
which occurred on Thursday, Mar.
17th,
Present besides Mr. McDonald
and Gordon 'were Mr, Eldon Miller
and Lois and Mr. and Mrs. Don
Cameron of Lucknow and Mr, and
Mrs. Wilmer Nicholson and Kathie
of Holstein; Mr. and Mrs. Charles
McDonald, Gladys and Allan and
Mr. and Mrs, Keith Cranston and
Bryan of Dungannon; Mr. Norman
McDonald, Louise and Billy, Mr.
and Mrs. 'Harvey McDonald, Laurel
and Michael of Toronto; Mrs. John
Nicholson, Shirley and Harold and
Mrs. Chester Nicholson, Tom, Ron-
nie and. Lorraine, of Belfast and
VOLUME DOWN BUT
INCREASE IN SAVINGS
Mrs. Graham passed away Mon-
day at her home in Gerrie. She
was the former Margaret Ann.
Douglas, daughter of the late Jana
ee Douglas and Ann Wilson, She
'was horn May 29th, 1873, on lot 29,
con. 9, Teowick and her entire life,
With the exception of three years
Spent in Listowel, was lived in
Howick Township,
She was married in 189e to John
Campbell, who predeceased her in
1919. On July 19I1, she mar-
ried Robert Graham and they re-
sided oast of Carrie until 1950,
when they retired to the village,
Mr. Graham passed. away Feb. 27,
1959.
vice; Qeorge. Goodfellow, lead; Jack Porter, second
anti Amide .131;m1r, skip, Tko rink loot three whoa
aril a plus of 9.
liONSPIEL, WINNERS—:Winners in the first anew
of the suecessfid benspiel staged here last
Wednesday aro shenen above. The Teeswater four-
some are, Irons left to right, Stewart McDonald, ---Advastoe-Tiniee photos McDonald Mr, Marvin of Stratford.
family unable to
Miller, who
McDonald
Members of the
be present were Eldon
is ill with flu and Earl
of London, BLUEVALE
DONNYBROOK
A joint Easter Thankoffering
Meeting of the Evening Auxiliary
and the Young Woman's Evening
Auxiliary was held in the Wing-
ham ,United Church on Tuesday
evening of last week with the
members of the W.U.S. as guests.
Mrs. W, J. Bushfleld was in
charge of the :worship service.
The meeting opened with the
hymn "Christ the Lord Is Risen".
The Scripture was read by Mrs.
R. Gordon and Mrs. E. Irwin led
in prayer,
The president of the Evening
Auxiliary, Mrs. R, Vogan, extended
a warm welcome to all present on
behalf of the two groups. An
Easter poem "The Path to the
Garden" was read by Miss 'Phyllis
Johns, Mrs, George Guest sang
"1 Walked To-day where Jesus
Walked" accompanied by Mrs. W.
W, Currie at the piano. Mrs. M.
Taylor led in prayer.
The guest speaker, Mrs. Alex-
ander Nimmo was introduced by
Mrs. M. MacLennan, Mrs. Nimmo
took the place of her husband, who
was to have addressed the gather-
ing, but. was unable to attend be-
cause of illness.
Mrs. Graham attended Trinity
Church, Fordiviela and was for
many years an active member of
the Woman's Auxiliary.
Surviving are one son, William
Campbell, Fordwieh; one daughters
Mrs. Gordon Brown (Minnie), of
Beamsville; two stepchildren, Jam-
es Graham, Toronto and Mrs. Har-
old ('Margaret) Robinson, Gorrie;
one brother, James Douglas, Got-
He. There are seven grandchild-
ren and four great-grandchildren.
A sister, Mrs. Bella McKenzie, of
Harriston, died last summer.
ry
Mrs. Nimmo showed many Inter-
esting pictures of their recent trip
to Japan and Formosa and told of
tomb, of their experiences. She
made particular mention of the
eagerness of the people to hear the
word of God and many walk for
miles to attend a church service,
Grace Stewart Weds
Robert Mayburry.
Mrs. R, Zurbrigg thanked Mrs.
Nimmo for her special effort to
he present to show their pictures,
which were so - much enjoyed by
all, and for her wonderful descrip-
tion of the people and their way
of life. •
Miss Norma Malian of Toronto
spent the week-end with her sis.,
ter, Mrs. Arnold Lillow.
Mr. and Mrs. Alan White and
children of Clifford spent Sunday
with Mr. and Mrs, Joseph Horton.
Mr. Ja"k Hamilton and Mr,
Charlie MacKay of Dunnville:" and
Mr. Cyril Neal of Hamilton were
week-end visitors with Mr. and
Mrs. A. B. Melon.
Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Neelon, Mr.
and Mrs, Barry Elliott, Bob Fra-
ser, Mr, and Mrs. Jim Johnston at-
tended the installation of officers
in the opening of the New Samari-
tan Lodge at Seaforth on Saturday.
Dr, Arthur Shaw and. Mrs. Shaw
and Mrs. Emma Horning of Tor-
onto, Rev, Cameron Tavener and
Mrs. Tavener of Grand Bend were
among those attending the funeral
service of the late Mrs. Arthur
Shaw in Bluevale United Church
on Monday,
Mrs. William Robertson, Mrs.
Jean Griffith and Mr, Lloyd 'Rob-
ertson visited Mrs. Robertson's
sister, Mee, McIntosh, in Kincardine
Hospital on Sunday.
Mrs, Roulston extended a vote of
thanks on behalf of the W.M.S. to
the Auxiliaries for their kind in-
vitation to be present and the op-
portunity of hearing Mre. Nimmo,
The meeting closed: with the
Mizpah benediction, Lunch was
Nerved.
MRS, A. SHAW WAS
COMMUNITY WORKER
FATHER., SON RINK----The, above curlers skipped b'. Bain. of
Wingtam, right is the picture, won the 11.00 lac/nett draw Olathe
bonapiet held here last Wednesday, %be Oaks included William
Bain jr., left, lien Crawford, lead, and James Bain second. The entry
carne up with three wins .and plus of 15,
UODERICH 'WOMAN
DISPLAYS RN Winners at Euchre
Miss Carrie 'McCann, who has
been spending the winter months
in Goderich, has returned to her
home at St, Augustine.
Mr. and atm. Bert Fitzgerald of
Kincardine visited one day last
week with Mrs. John Thompson
and Howard.
Mrs. Cecil Chamney of Wingham
spent the weelt.end with Mier
daughter, Mrs. Stun Thompsorb,
Mr. Thompson and family.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Jefferson
visited Tuesday with the latter's
brother, Mr. Henry MeClinchey of .
Auburn.
'Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Chamney
and family of Auburn were Sunday.
visitors with Mr, and Mrs, Stuart
Ghaniney and family.
Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Ritchie
and family of Wingham visited last
Sunday with Mr .and Mrs. Edward
Robinson and family,
We are pleased to report that
Master Eddie Noble' was able to,
return home Sunday 'from Victoria.
Hospital, London, where he has
been under observation this past
week,
Mrs. Wesley Jefferson, and Deb-
bie spent Wednpday at Lai-
'"
des
grandparents, Mr
and Mrs. Willows Mountain. Mr.
and Mrs. Sant Tb,ortipSon and fam-
ily visited Teeswater friends last
Sunday.
Mn.e Met 13radburn is a patient
in the Wingham General Hospital
suffering from 'arrearrnenta,
Mrs, Murray Keys. and. -Todd. of
London is apending a tew rays
with her father, Mr. Mel Hraelhern
and with her mother, a patient ill
the hospital.
Mr. and Mrs. James Lamont an,
Dale and Mr. Martin Granby ,seen
Friday in Leraion. where Dale Wa
guest on the program Romper
Roam omi CFPL---TV. They aloe
visited with Mr. and Mrs, Everett
Grashy at Byron and with 'Mr. aph
Mrs. Willy afereelland at Willow
Grove.
Mr. and Mrs. Lea SliaW and
Sharon spent the week=end with
her parents, Mr. and Mrs. john
Anderson.
Mr, and Mrs. Lloyd Taylor and
family of Sarnia spent the week-
end with his parents, Alfa and Mrif,
Orval Taylor;
Mr. and Mrs. Keith Anderson of
Toronto spent the week-end with
his parents, Mr. and. Mrs. 'Earl
Anderson,
Mr. and Mrs. Bill Thompson of
Clinton visited oe, Saturday with.
Mr, and Mrs. Orval Taylor,
Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred Piekell anh
family of Hamilton spent the week,
and with her parents, Mr and
Mrs, Herb Wheeler and with othee
relatives in the aistriet,
Mr. and Mrs, Ralph McCrea
called on Mrs, W. McDougall of
Blyth on Sunday, when she with
"At Home" to all those who ha 4
been employed in the 'building of
her new home.
Mn, and Mrs. Norman Stone-
house of London visited on Sun-
day with his mother, Mrs. Robert
Stonehouse and With Mr. and Mrs.
Lewis Stonehouse.
Mr. and Mrs. Jim Warwick and
family of Blyth visited on Sunday
with Mrs. Laura Johnston 'and
George. •
Mr. and Mrs. Stewart Procter
were in Guelph on Sunday attend-
ing a special church service and
luncheon honoring the .1060 gradu-
ating class at the OAC of which
their son, George, is a member.
Mr. Harry McGuire received word
last week of the death of hits
uncle, Mr. Horace Sowter of
Petersbargh, Florida. lara-Sowier,
was born on the 6th line of East
Wawanosh. HO died quite suddenly
of a heart attack, He 'was in his
75th year.
IN THE LIBRARY
By DORIS G. McKIBBON
nearly ex-
Broom ball Team.
Wins (Championship
BELGRAVEl— The members of
the Belgrave hroomball team were
very happy or) Thuraday evening
when they 'heat Exeter 4-0 at
Walkerton. This made them time
champion"; of the Lake Huron Zone.
Each member of the team was
presented with a crest and the
team received a silver cup for dis-
play.
Members of the team are Fred-
rick Armstrong, ,Keith Rodgers,
John Buchanan. Bill wha n
John, Donald and Gerald McDow-
ell, Eldon Cook, Lyle Smith, Bob
Cook, Donald Pengelly and David
Hanna, Congratulations boys
aVROXETER - A euchre sponsor-
ed by the local WC. was held last
Thursday evening with nine tables
in play. Prize winners were: La-
dles first, Mrs. McCormick, Wing-
ham; second,, Airs, Haskins,- Bel-
more; men's first, Ted Smith sec-
ond, Mrs. Harry Adams (playing
as a maa).
DaS3p,,ecatial.dli brilon vgeolte.yvape rwizoislisivymOeeoige
won
by Miss Jean "Wilton and • Mrs.-
Lloyd Elliott.
ENJOYS SUPPER
FOROWINfi MEETING
(iROXETER
G ORRIE- --Grace Stewart, Go r-
ri e , and Robert Mayburry, Listow-
el, were united in marriage at 2
p.m. Saturday, in the Gerrie Pres-
byterian Church by the Rev. W. 3.
S. McClure. The bride is a daugh-
ter of Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Stewart,
Gorric, and the groom is a son of
Mr, and 'Mrs. byte Mayburry, Lie-
towel.
Given in Marriage by her father,
the beieleawore. a gown .:off
organza with lace bodice: She car-
ried a bouquet of pinit roses and
white merne, She ieeriee, ie pearl.
necklace and earrings, the gift of
the groom.
Mrs. Isobel Hudson of Hanover
Was her sister's bridesmaid, wear-
ing a street-length dress of pale
green lace over taffeta .with green
pearl-trimmed featherlike head-
dress.
Miss Jean Stewart, a sister of
the bride, was maid of honor, wear-
ing pink lace over taffeta, street-
.length, with matching headdress.
Mrs. Shirley Krotz of Listowel
was soloist, and sang "0 Perfect,
Love" ,and "The Wedding Prayer",
Miss ,Corinne Rhame presided at
the organ.
Don Mayburry of Listowel 'was
groomsman,
The wedding dinner was served
hi the Gorric community hall and a
reception followed.
For the wedding trip to Detroit
the bride chose a. black and white
costume with matching accessor-
ies. The couple will reside in Lis-
towel.
Guests were from Aurora, Wel-
lesley, Restock, Listened, Atwood,
Kitchener,. Bluevale and Gorric, '
WROXETER----The WA meeting
wee held in the United Church on
Tnestlay of last week. Mrs. H.
Adame and Mrs. McGee were in
charge curl Mrs. Coupland provid-
ed the music.
'M'ts. Adams opened the meeting
with "Thought for the Day" and
"Pleasent Arc Thy Courts Above"
was sung, Mrs. Bennett read the
parable of the Prodigal Son and
Mrs. McGee gave the commentary,
which was followed by prayer.
Filtrrn membersanswered the
roll call with a Lenten verse. The
closing hymn, "I Heard the Voice
of Jeses Say",' was followed by the
Lord's prayer.
A delegate was asked to attend
the missionary gathering of var-
hats churehes, which will be held
in. Brussels on Friday, and the
ladies quilted for the remainder of
the afternoon, Supper was served.
ST. HELEN'S --- "My favorite
reading matter", was the roll call
of the St. Helens brarath of the
Women's Institute ,with the ma-
jority for the local paper, During
the business, plans were made for
the short course, "Catering for
Crowds", to be held in the com-
munity hall on April 1st from one
to four o'clock. All Incites in the
community are cordially invited to
attend.
The -meeting approved a donation
for the Luckeow Agricultural So-
ciety. The penny sound-up bags
for mental health were turned in,
Mrs, Lorne Woods, Mrs, Andrew
Gaunt, Mrs. E. Barbour were ap-
pointed a nominating committee
to draw the slate of. officers for
the April meeting.
Mrs. Harvey Webb inteodueed the
guest sneaker, Ml's. Lorne, Webb of
Goderich, who chose as her subject,
"Rugthaking". She very, ably de-
monstrated the making of rugs of
different shapes anti designs and
explained the material called
"noodles", She told where mater-
ial and patterns may be purchased
and 'dyeing done. She said she had
roan" of her handiwora in the Milk-
ing, as well as some. finished rugs
which were very lovely.
During the program Mrs..E. Rice
favored with a solo. Mrs. Ross
Gruhraie gave a reading and sev-
eral Irish songs were sung.
The meeting closed with the na-
tional anthem and the Institute
grace, atter winch a very dainty
lunch was served by the hostesses.
The courtesy remarks 'were given
by 'Mrs. W. A. Miller. Reavie Family
Back from Trip E NS
and happiriess was
tinguished..'
The book is written with power,
conviction and colieisteney, Most
board members . will recognize
themselves or. their fellows on the
Church boned Luke beratme a mem-
ber of—he approached time meet-
ing with hopes and plans, but
found that the wheels turn with
appalling slowness. We, of the
snow belt, will appreciate descrip-
tions suet' as these: "The December
sun had risen on a jewelled earth.
The snow lay amethyst in the hol-
lows, shone emerald and opal on
the glittering facets of the swamp
and diamond decked the 'harvest-
shorn fields. Here on the hillside
it spread .a soft white blanket
underfoot and clung 'to the shelves
Of pines like newly-washed wool.
"Of lees beauty 4but more reality,
this: "The snow spiraling crazily
under the headlights created the
illusion ,of ,a, roadway swinging
from side to side with every shift
of the wind, The trees on either
side of the road were obliterated
bh impenetrable darkness leaving
no guide except the occasional
marker."
With such, strong personalities
involved it is inevitable that there
should 'be action Luke"e 4g toggle
for power and recognition within
both his family and the commun-
ity resembles a spring freshet be•
coming a totrent. They are all
swept along in the swelling strewn
to twee destruction, Tragedy
humbles Luke.; tragedy for which
lie is partially responsible, The
two Thies cannot. be &Vert back but
through the tears there shines
ray , of hope. It emild happen,
here—they are people sticks as We
are--and beeatise• the tale is 80
skilfully told I think Many Will en'
joy reading it.
eee
BLUEVALE—lars, Arthur Shaw
died In Wingham General Hospital
on Friday of last week after sev-
eral weeks' illness, at the age of
ninety-seven. She was born in
Morris, the daughter of the late
James Fraser and Ann Keine, pio-
neers of the township. She lived
all her life in Morris and in Blue-
vale, to which she and her hus-
band retired in 1980. In 1933 they
celebrated their 50th 'wedding an-
niversary. Mr. Shaw died In 1942,
The former Elizabeth Jane Era-
ser, she was the last of a 'family
of four; one sister, Mrs. Richard
Johnston 'Isabela of Monde, and
two brothers, William Fraser of
Winghain, formerly M.P.P.' for Hu-
ron /Cast, and Charles Fraser, pro-
fessor of marine biology in British
Columbia University, Vancouver.
Sitrvivieg are one son, Dr. .A.rthut
Shaw, of Torchto, one granddaugh-
ter and one great-grandson, neph-
ews and nieces. One son, Ernest,
died many years ago at the age of
twenty-two.
Since the death of her husband,
Mrs. Shaw lived alone in Bluevale
and occupied her time with many
interests, Devoted to her church,
the United Church, she had a spec-
ial interest in missions. In war
time her work for ehe Red Cross
in knitting and sewing was note-
worthy. Her usual household ac-
tivities were carried on until she
was well over 1)0.
Her many friends appreciated
her kindly nature and her bravery
in participating cheerfully its the
life of the community.
The funeral service 'was held in.
the United Church on Monday af-
ternoon, with the minister, Mr. A.
H. Neelon, officiating, The pall-
bearers were nephews of the de-
ceased: Addison Fraser, Charles
Johnston, Prank Shaw, Alex Saaw.
Bob Fraser, Cooper Nethery. In-•
terment will be In the Bluevale
Cemetery after temporary en-Y
to/aliment at Wiegarun -cemetery.
Mr. and Mrs, Gordon tincletwood,
(;orrie, spent .Sunday with Mr, and
Mrs. Verne Clark.
Mr. 'Henry Thornton, f /rilliti, is
visiting at the home of Mr. and
Mrs. Stewart Mtiagrovr. Mrs. Dor-
i Is Willis of Whitetail:vett spent
Sunday at the aline hone',
'We are sorry 1n name) Ma:
Morley ..Meatirhael patent in
Stratford Hospital. Mr. Jodi Grif-
fith is ill with the flii sit his reline
and Mrs. Wilfred Brown ie a pa-
tient in Victoria, Hospital, London.
We wish all a speedy return to good
health.
Mr, and Mrs. Bob Mowbray, of
Kitchener, spent the week-end with
Mr. and Mr8. Harvey Roidt and at-
tended the shower given in :their
honor in the' community hall ,In
Friday 'evening.
Mr. and .elra Glean McKercher,
ainneetown, spent Mmuisy rn Lan
don and vieited Mrs. George Clrif,
titli in St. Joseph's Hospital, where
she is progressing favorably.
'Mr. And Mrs, Win. Herr were
Sunday guests of +Mr. and Aire.
Lyle Hart and Family, Listowel.
The sympathy of the eihmermity
is extended to Mr. Gordon Rae 41114
family in the loss or a dear wife
and mother.
Mrs. II. Newton and Miss Nancy
.Newton spent Sendny With Mr.
arid Mrs. Carl Newton at 'Harristme.
'Air. anJ Mrs, Ashford .Hunt has
purchased the estate of the late
Prank Cole at Gorda
Mr Ashford Hunt was called to
Parry Sound on Friday owing to
the Maas of his father, Ma -Geo..
H. Hunt.
Purse of Money
Given Newlyweds.
WRONSTER •A rapacity crowd
attended the shoWer twin in Wrox-
eter community hall last Friday
evening in honor of Mr. and Mrs.
Bob Mowbray thee Shirley Reielle.
Mrs. Jack Brown read the ad-
dress and a gift of money was pre-
sented to the young couple 'by Mrs.
Allan Adams, The evening was
spied in thawing to the music of
the Revenah orchestra.
Small Crowd at
Weekly Euchre
BELGRAVE There were jest
four tables in play at the regular
Weekly euchre held In the corn-
nalnity centre, High prize winners
Were Mrs. th.'ant Elliott aied holm
E. ateCallurri. Consolation OM
winneas were ales. Carl Procter
and Albert Vie-relent,
Earl DUrnin is a, patient in
the Wingham Hospital, suffering
froM ,Imenenonia. Mrs. Duenin Is
also ill at her home. We hope for
speedy recoveries.
The death of Miss Anna Stuart
of Toronto occurred In the Wing-
barn Horepieal on Thursday morn'
ing after a lengthy illness. The
syMpathy of Many Wends goes to
the 'fatally,
Around 20 pupils of the St. Het.
ene School enjoyed a toboggan
party en the hills en Mr. Bob ley!'
one' farm' On Saturday evening.
Later the parents served hot dogs
and het chocolate at the school.
Among, those from a distance at
tending the funeral of the late.
Mrs. Robert Graham on Wednes
day were Mr. and Mrs, Gordon
Brown and Mary Alice, 'Mr. ant
Mrs, Joseph McKnight and Jitney
Beamsville; Mr. and Mrs. Jame:"
Graham, Mrs, Alex Graham, Mrs
Glenn iKermeay, Mr. and Mrs. Wel-
ter Borswielt, Mts. Et1 Montgomery
and Miss Margaret Brown, Toron-
to; Mrs. Ed Charron, Hamilton;
Mr. Campbell Brown, IVIatirclale;
Mies Marion Robinson, Kite:boner;
Mr. and Mrs. Stewart McKenzie,
Port Elgin; (Mr. and Mrs. Andrew
Mckenzie, Leaden, MI's. D. S. Mae-
Naughton and John, Wingharn.
Mr. and Mrs. Norman Wade vis-
ited "friends in Brussels ohe day
last Week.
WO extend sympathy to the 'f arn.
Dies of the late Mrs. Robert Gra- .
biuh and also to Mrs. Edgar Dane,-
whose father, Melvin Taylor of
'ast Wawanosh, passed away last
Week.
Mrs. L, Stirling 'of Ili:eerie is vis-
iting het daughter, Mrs; Leonard
Sanderson and Mr. Sarldersert, Mrs.
Stirling has been on a, trip to Win-
elineg, Where she visited her eireughe
tea
Mr. and Mrs, Jack Reavie and
daughter Linda arrived back in
‘Vingham en Saturday after three
months of travelling in the westera
Stater: and Canada, Their trip
took them Bret to California Where
they visited with relatives at Sari
Pim" and other cities. Among
other places they visited Sari Fan-
cievo, Hollywood and Phoenix,
Arizona. In the latter place they
spent three days with Mr, and Mrs,
Ron Rae and family, former resi-
dents of Wingham.
Leaving Carotin& they tra.Velled
up the Mettle coast to Vatientevea
Jack proceeded north to Powelt
River, where he spent a few' days
'with his brothel', Facia
BELGRADE--Tire 16th annual
meeting of the Belgrave Co-Oper-
ative Association was held on
Tuesday evening in the Forester's
Hall, commencing with a turkey
banquet prepared. by the Women's
Institute members. The president,
Simon 1-Tallahan, called the meet-
ing to order and Rev, J, Green of
Melville Presbyterian Church,
Brussels said grace, followed by
the national anthem.
Guests at the head table were
introduced by Albert Bleman, man-
agers from other 'district Co-Opt
were introduced by Bud Orr.
Prior to dinner, •Donald Dunbar
played a few piano selections and
after the dinner he accompanied
Clark Johnston, who favoured
with vocal solos and led the sing
song. Other numbers on the pro-
gram included cornet and vocal
solos by Bud Orr, accompanied by
Mr. Dunbar.
John R. Taylor expressed thanks
to the ladies for the splendid
dinner and Mrs, Richard Procter,
W.I. president, responded.
Douglas Miles, Huron agricul-
tural representative, was present
and spoke briefly, stating how
pleased the agricultural office was
to be associated with the Co-Op
and commended 'them for the work
and encouragement given to the
young people by sponsoring a beef
feeder calf club.
Charles R. Coultes introduced
the guest speaker, Leonard Bar-
man, general manager, United Co-
Operatives of Ontario, who spoke
about th'e'Clattai trieheinereaca6V
Ontario. He also praised the Bet-
grave Co-Op for its past success-
ful year of operations. R. H.
Coultes thanked the speaker.
Simon Halla.han was in charge of
the meeting. The minutes of the
last meeting were read by Herman
Nethery, secretary, The financial
statement was read by Bill Harvey,
showing, that the total sales for
1950 were approximately $350,000.
Highlights of this report were read
as follows: Total. sales, $349,000;
savings, $20,500 working capital,
$87,600; members' equity, $108,800,
The directors recommended that
a 4% ,dividend be paid to members,
In giving the directors' report,
Simon Hallahan stated that the
sales volume was down slightly
below the 1958 figure, but time net
savings were $20,5t7.00, an increase
of $2,018.00 over 1058. He also re-
marked that during the past year
an air compressor and a G.M. truck
with grain body was purchased,
and now the Belgrave Co-Op is
entering the petroleum business
which it hopes will provide great-
er service to the members, as well
as increased earnings for the
association. Mr. Hallaban, who re-
tires this year expressed thanks to
all staff and employees for their
co-operation and support,
Bud Orr, manager, in his report
remarked that ten new members
had been welcomed Into the associ-
ation. In May, 1050, the Co-Op
purchased a new bulk feed truck
complete with aluminum body,
front-end hoist and bulk feed blow-
er, Since that time it has been
trucking almost all its own grains,
hulk 'feeds, fertilizer ited salt.
He added that the old feed mixer
Was repaired to prolong its life,
but a new one will probably have
to he Installed in 1060.
In December 1059, the Co-Op de- -
tided to go Into the petroleum
business with the intender." of
giving complete farm service of
gasolinee, fuel oils, Motor oils,
greases, 'tires and batteries.
Ma Orr expressed appreciation
to the board of directors, the mem-
here and staff for theta cii-oper-
Won. Ward anti Aldersley, char-
tered- accountants Were again
elected as attditorS,
Bill Harvey, U.C.O. supervise"'
Was hi charge of the election of
three new directors, resulting
follows, fOr a three-year term,
Leslie Bolt, Ronnie Coultes and
Clarence Chaniney.
The retiring directors, Stilton
Hallahan, Herman Nethery and
Martin trashy, spoke 'briefly amid
the Meeting adjourned.
Twenty or more years ago I
read a first novel, Wild Geese,
which, I found exceedingly well-
written. More than a dozen novels
have come from the -same pen in
the, intervening years. The final
one curiously enoagh has the same
setting as the first and is equally
as moving. It is
A Map alas Tall Sons
by
Martha fastens°
This is time story tit a farm fam-
ily in a.time of great crisis. There
is no mention made of the actual
locality but the communities men-
tioned could easily 'be Wingham,
Lucknow and London (coincidera
any too there is even a roadside
dance hail mentioheil which bears
the name of The Blue Moon). The
central figure is Luke Darr. He
had Married the daughter of a,
wealthy farmer and had taken over
her home farm. The fact that it
was still known as the Pribbte
place indicates where the streagth .
of the family lay. He fretted sub-
consciously under her domination
and at her death felt a great sense
of freedom. He meant: to prove
then 'that he was a man capable
of making decisions about all
things, He had, ter reckon with
three tall sons, Matthew was
proud, self-willed and high-spirited.
John was depearlable, hard-Work-
ing but stubborn. Mark was silent
and withdrawn: only his mother
Fund ever been close to him--he
lived in a World of Music and
poetry, and was a genius with
growing things, animals and birds,
Lees than a year after Agatha's
death, Lake tried to Make a happy
family atmosphere again by marry-
ing Bess Valentine, an atteactive.
girl, half hie age, She, too, aos-
seseed more Writ than, he bad
anticipated.
heitagenneed his sons one
by one. the Was Possessed by his
own desires and decants and failed
to see the injustice of hot allowing
'his Solis freedom and the Means
to live their Own. lives. He drove
Matt to lectiseretities—riot too
Serious but really only an expires-
store Of resentment; and then Luke
refused to admit that he had trig-,
gered the Wildaess, /tittle left
the horde reef altogether, moving
to the original Pribblr cabin art the
property, John's hope of marriage