HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1960-11-09, Page 7CELEBRATES 80TH BIRTHDAY—Mrs, Thomas Irwin of Minnie
Street was surrounded by more than 20 members of her family on
Sunday, when they gathered to honor 'her on the mousier' of her 80th
birthday,—Photo by :Wyk Studio,
all owe n Damage
At Kinloss School
waricommoki -- In most re-
spects Hallowe'en was fairly quiet
' in the district but a carload of
'Mediums visited S.S. No. 9, Kinloss
on Monday evening of last week
and' played havoc with the edam);
property.
The trustees had to replace thir-
teen window panes. The woodshed
door had been chopped off with an
an axe and ten feet of eavestrough-
ing was torn from the school. In-
vestigations are being' made.
Y,P.U. Masquerade
Was Successful
wurugmutten The Young
People's Union met for a maecsuer-
tide social in the Sunday School
room of the church on Tuesday
evening of last week. Miss Anne
Rintoul, Miss Mary Purdon and
Clifford Laidlaw judged the cos-
tumes, e
The winners were as .follows:
Farley dressed lady, Wayne Martin;
comic lady, Barry Tiffin; Children
under 12, bride and groom, Janis
learner and Beth Soloman; comic
child, Brian Purdon; comic lady,
Milton Purdon; youngest pair, Thel-
ma and Linda Purdon,
Arthur Laidlaw was in charge of
the eeereation period of games and
contests and e, lunch of pie and
ice cream was enjoyed,
Ambrose Brophy
Was in 87th Year
WELITECHURCH — The funeral
of Ambrose Brophy was held on
Monday, morning from St, Augus-
tine Church to the cemetery
there. He was in his 87th year
and resided on the sixth concession
of West Wawanish.
Surviving are his sisters, Miss
Mary Ada Brophy at home and
Mrs. Miles Moir of Wingham and
a brother, James Brophy of Gode-
rich, He is also mourned by the
family of the late Mr. and Mrs.
George Brophy, who were raised
from childhood at the Brophy home
in Wawanosh.
Rev. Father Thomas officiated.
Many friends visited the home on
Sunday. Relatives visiting at the
home of Mrs. Thomas O'Malley
were Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Kinaa
ban, Mrs, Edna Barr and Mrs.
Stanley Tares, all of London,
„es.-ese, WHITECHURCH
Mai. .John McGee, of -Wingham,
has been a -patient in the Hospital
over the week-end.,
Mr, Charles TaylOr, who was a
patient in Wingham Hospital last
week, was taken to Victoria Hos-
pital, London, on Monday. His sis-
ter, Mrs. Irene Pattison, of Tor-
onto, who went to Toronto for a
few days last week, returned. here
on Wednesday.
Mr. and Mrs, Donald Ross and
children visited on ,Sunday with
Mr. and Mrs. George Ross, of *Owen Sound, and his mother, Mrs.
Robert Ross, accompanied them
home.
Mr, and Mrs. Hugh Simpson and
family, and Mr. and. Mrs. Robt.
Fisher, of Hamilton, visited on
Sunday with Mrs. Annie Struthers
of Lucknow, Mr, and Mrs. Simp-
son also visited with his mother.
Mrs. Win. Simpson, . who has re-
turned home after two weeks in
Victoria Hospital, London.
Mr, Robert Solomon was fortun-
ate in getting his deer early on
Monday morning in Bruce County.
'Mrs. Albert McQiiillin who has
sprint the past few months at 'Rip-
ley spent Saturday at her home ir.
the village. .
Mr. Stanley Moore and son, Peter,
of Woodstock, spent the week-end
with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ar-
thur Moore, Mr. and Mrs, Kenneth
Dickson and children, of Belmore,
visited on Sunday at the Moore
home.
Miss Norma Forster, of London,
spent the week-end with her Lath-
'r, Mr. Win. Forster, and Miss
Beverley Gaunt, of London, spent
the week-end with her parents, Mr.
and Mrs, Harold Gaunt,
Mr, and Mrs. Albert Bieman and
family visited on Sunday with her
Parents, Mr. and Mrs. Roger Inglis,
of Walkerton.
Mr. and Mrs. Claire Thompson
and daughters, of Langton, and his
parents, Mr, and Mrs. Jos, Thomp-
son, of Goderich, visited on Sunday
with Mr. and Mrs. Mason Robinson.
Mr, Jas. St. Marie, of Kitchener.
is visiting this week at the home of
his son, Me Myles St. Marie.
Miss, Ruth Scott, of Brockvile,
and Mr. Austin Cook, of Toronto,
visited this week-end with his
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Cook,
Mr. and Mrs, Elmer Purclon.,
Wingham, visited` pn Sunday with
Mr, and Mrs. Calvin Robinson, "
Mr. and Mrs. Robt, McBurney, of
Lindsay, visited on. Wednesday with,
Mr, 'and Mrs. John aVIcI3urney, Mr.
and Mrs. Eugene Armitage, of Lon-
don, visited at the MeBurney home
on Thursday.
Mrs. Gerald Watson and baby,
Alan, who visited last week with
her parents, Mr. and .Mrs, Alan
Pattison, returned home to Forest
on 'Friday with her father.
Miss Doreen Wilson, Reg.N„ of
Toronto, visited last week with Mr.
and Mrs. Alex Leaver, Mr. Fred
Leaver, of Toronto, stayed at the
Leaver home on the river road for
a few days.
Mrs. Mildred Towers and son,
Paul, of Toronto, visited on Sunday
with Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Chem-
Mr. and Mrs. John IVIcBurney
visited on Sunday with Mr. and
Mrs. Jas. McBurney, of Wroxeter.
Mrs. Douglas Kaufman and baby,
Heather, of Kitchener, visited for a
few days last week at the home of
her sister, Mrs. Archie Purdon.
Mr. and Mrs. Jack Coultes, of
Wingham, moved on Saturday to
the house that Mr, and Mrs. Garnet
Farrier vacated, We welcome them
to the village.
Mr. and Mree. Jack Sidon, Jane
-and Douglas, were in London on
Saturday, where they visited with
her mother, Mrs. Zimmerman, of
Gorrie, a patient in Victoria Hos-
pital.
. Mr. and Mrs. Elroy Laidlaw, and
family were in Goderich on Sunday
where they visited with his mother,
Mrs, Jas. Laidlaw, a patient in
Goderich Hospital.
Mr. and Mrs. Gershom Johnston
and Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Johnston
and family visited on Sunday with
Mr. and Mrs. 'Ross McMichael, of
Seaforth.
Mr. and Mrs. Earl Welts, of
Turn'bcrry, and Mr . and Mrs.
Gershom Johnston spent Friday in
London and visited with Mr. and
Mrs. Jack Johnston.
Mrs, Sam Durnin who had the
misfortune to break her right hip
loaf all several months ago, and
who was in Victoria Hospital,
London, for some weeks, is now a
patient in Wingham Hospital.
Mr, and Mrs. Wm. Ashby, Sr., and
Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Ashby, J.r., and
two children, of Toronto, and Mr.
and Mrs. Stewart -Coupland, of Tor-
onto, spent the week-end at the
home oe Mr. and Mrs. Chas, Rob-
inson. Mr. Robinson secured 'the
job of fireman at the County Home
Mr. and Mrs. Carl Weber awl
children visited on Sunday at the
:home; of his -sister, Mrs. Robt.
Chambers, of Harriston.
Mr, and Mrs. Robert Burcibill and
family visited nn Sunday at the
home of her parents, Mr. and, Mrs.
Robert Allen, of Lakelet.
Mr, and Mrs. 'George Stanley and
family, of Lucknow, visited on
Sunday with their parents, Mr. anti
Mrs. ,hts. MaInnie. Mrs. Roane tins
not been so well during the past
week-end,
Miss Jeant'ite JOIln3f.041, of Bel-
grave, spent the week-end with her
aunt, Mrs. .Chas. Tiffin.
Mr. and Mrs. Victor Emerson at--
tended the funeral of the late Mar-
garet Taylor, held on ThiersdaY
last at Lucknow. Miss Taylor lived
for several years with Mr. and Mrs
Emerson.
On account of the bake sale in
Bluevale nn Wednesday, Nov. 10,
the WMS of the United Church will
meet on Thursday, Nov. 17, Com-
munion service was held in the
United Church on Sunday with
Rev. Mr. Welsh in charge.
Mn, C. Fingland, of Wiegman,
was in charge of the service in
Calvin-Brick 'United Church on
Sunday. This congregation meets
this Thursday evening in .Belgrave
United Church S.S. room for their
annual supper meeting,
Mr. and Mai. Robt. Mowbray, of
Wingham, visited on Sunday with
Mr. Peter and Miss Annie Kennedy.
Mr, and Mrs. Carl IVIcelenaghan
visited on Sunday at the home of
her aunt, Mrs. Harold Stewart, of
Code rich.
Mrs, Albert MeQuillin, who has
spent the last '15 months in Ripley,
returned to her home in the village,
Mr. E. H, Groskorth is hunting
this week in Tobermory and Mrs.
Groskorth is visiting with her
mother, Mrs. Fred Bugg, of Wil-
lowdale,
Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Adams
and baby son moved into the Coul-
ter house last week. Clarence has
secured work for the next few
months at the new hospital at
Goderich.
Mrs, Sam Reid, of Lucknow,
spent a few clays last week at' the
home of her sister, Mrs. W. R. Far-
rier.
Mr, and Mrs. Ewart McPherson
visited on Sunday with Mr. and
Mrs. H. D. 'McDonald,
Mrs. Musgrove and her son, Mr.
Stewart Musgrove, of Wroxeter,
visited on Sunday with her daugh-
ter, .Mrs. D. Willis.
Mr. ,and MreeeWni. Rintoul and
family, and Mr. and Mrs. Mac
Cardiff, Brussels, visited on Sun-
day at the home of Mr. and Mrs.
Gordon Caldwell, of Blyth.
Mr. and Mrs, Ben Cassidy, of
Morris Township, visited on Sun-
day at the home of their daughter,
Mrs. Walter Arscott,
Mr. and Mrs. George Thompson
and sons, of Feversham, spent the
week-end with her parents, Rev.
and Mrs. W. .7. Wait,
Mr. and Mrs. Sam Smyth, of
Mitchell, Mr. and Mrs. John Smyth
and Jacqueline, of Hamilton, spent
Sunday at the home of. Mr and
Mrs. Edwin Smyth. Lilian Smyth
and Joan Young, of Toronto, spent
the week-end there.
Birth
CRONIN -In Orangeville Hospital
on Thursday, November 3, 1960,
to Mr. and Mrs. John Cronin, a
son, William Arthur Brent,
99th Battery Draw
Last Monday, eight tire 99th .Bey
of Wingham held a fifty dollar
draw, The drawing 'was made by
Major Harvey and the lucky win-
ner was Bruce Lott, of Wingham.
NIGERIA SELF-GOVERNED
MRS. fi. NICHOLSON
DISCUSSES TOPIC
BELGRAVE The November
meeting of the Women's Mission-
ary Society of Knox Presbyterian
Church was held last Tuesday in
the church. Mrs, Joe Dunbar pre-
sided and opened the meeting
with a Psalm,
The Scripture reading was read
by Mrs, 'Victor Young:bine Mrs.
James Young led in the Glad Tid-
ings prayer. The report of the sec-
retary and treasurer were heard
and adopted.
A report of the Preebyterial,
which was held in Seaforth in
September, was given by Mrs, 0.
G. Anderson, A project for raising
ricrta funds to help build a mime'
residence in the Bhil field in India
was discussed, each auxiliary in 'the
Huron Preabyteroal deciding on
their own project,
Mrs, Clifford Purdon is. to -bring
in the slate of officers for 1961,
Twenty-three visits 'to the sick
were reported and the roll call
was answered with a verse from
the church calendar. The offering
Was received and dedicated,
Mrs. Garner Nicholson had the
topic, "Nigeria—Newest Member of
the Commonwealth" and told how
on October 1, 1960, this state became
self-governed, the largest Negro
state on the African continent,
slightly larger than our own Bri-
tish Columbia, but with a popula-
tion of over 35,000,000 people, and
now a member of the United Na-
tions,
Mrs. Atirol 'Bruce led in prayer
and a hymn was sung. The meet-
ing closed with the Lord's prayer
in unison,
Shower and Dance
For Newlyweds
BELGRAVE — A shower and
dance was held in the Foresters'
Hall, on Friday evening in honor
of Mr. and Mrs. Bill Nethery, Mrs.
Nethery was the former Dini
Jouwsma of Wingham.
During intermission Clarence
Hanna called the young couple to
the front and gave an address and
Bill Buchanan presented them with
a gift of money and gifts from the
charivari gang. Bill thanked his
gneifitgshbours and friends for the
Jim Pierce and his orchestra
sumilted music for danCing. A
lunch was served,
Auction Sale Held
At Guild Meeting
B5LGRAVE—Mrs. Archie Mont-
gomery and Mrs. Bert Jackson
were hostesses for the regular
meeting of the Ladies' Guild of
Trinity Anglican Church. The presi-
dent, Mrs, Clare VanCamp, was in
charge and opened the meeting
with a hymn, prayer and the
Lords' prayer in unison. The minu-
tes of the last meeting were read
ter Mrs. Richard Procter and the
financial statement by Mrs. Coop-
er Nethery.
Plans were made for a bake sale
in December. It was decided to
hold a pot luck supper for the
congregation In conjunction with
the Christmas party,
Mrs. Cora McGill was convener
of the 'program with Mrs. Bert
Jackson giving a reading, "Jesse's
Porridge". Mrs. Montgomery gave
a piano solo and Mrs. Richard
Procter read a poem. The roll
call was answered with a verse for
Remembrance Day.
An auction sale of miscellaneous
articles was held with Rev. F.
Mealey acting as auctioneer. Grace
was sung and lunch was served.
Included in the lunch was a cake,
as this was the anniversary of the
origin of the Guild,
Hold First Euchre
BEDGRAVE—The first euchre
party of tire fall season was held
in the community 'centre on Wed-
nesday evening with eight tables
in play. High prizes were won by
Albert Nethery of Hamilton and
Bill Black. Consolation prizes
went to Mrs. Cora McGill and Carl
Proctet, Novelty prize winners
were Mrs. Mark Armstrong and
George Johnston,
Appoint Convener
For Annual Bazaar
BLUEVALE—The Woman's As-
sociation met in the United Church
on November 3rd, The meeting was
conducted by the president, Miss
Ruby Duff, and the vice-president,
Mrs, Spatling Johnston.
The chief bush-lees was planning
for the annual bazaar, Mrs. W. J.
Peacock was appointed general
converter,
Mrs. George Hetherington, Mrs.
Jarees johrieton arid Mrs. Gordon
Hall were appointed a nominating
committee to select a slate Of of-
aicere to present at the December
Meeting.
NEED MEN'S SUITS
TO SEND IN DALE.
RELGRAVE The regular meet-
ing of the Woman's Missionary
Society and the Woman's Associa-
tion of Knox United Church was
held in the church basement with
18 answering the roll call.
The South village group was In
charge of the worship service for
the W.A. meeting. The theme was
Remembrance Day and Mrs. Lauri
Johnston gave' a reading. "Peace".
This was followed with a hymn.
Mot Mark Armstrong read the
Scripture lesson. Mrs. Clarence
Hanna read a prize winning essay,
"Remembrance Day" and another
article, "The Meaning of the Poppy
and what It Signifies". This was
followed by a hymn and 'gayer
by Mrs. Johnston,
Mrs. Leslie Bolt, president of the
W.A, was in charge of the business
period. Mrs, Jack Taylor read the
minutes and Mrs, M. Coultes
gave the financial statement show-
ing a balance on hand of $271.21.
Final arrangements were completed
for the Hereford Association ban-
quet that the W.A. is catering to,
on December 6th,
W.M.S, Meeting
Mrs. Walter Scott was in charge
of the W.M.S. meeting and opened
with prayer and a hymn. Minutes
of the last meeting were read by
Mrs. Willard Armstrong, financial
statement by Mrs. George Martin
and the gift fund report by Mrs,
Scott, There were 12 home and
23 hospital visits to the sick and
shut in recorded. It was agreed to
send the loose collection from the
Thankoffering meeting toward the
allocation. There eeere 17 member's
present.
Mrs. J. M. Coultes and Mss. Carl
Procter were named a nominating
committee to 'prepare a slate of
officers for the next meeting.
Mrs. Harold Vincent extended an
invitation to all to attend 'the
Mission Band graduating exercises,
to he held on November 11, with
Mrs. A. Nimmo of Wingham as
guest speaker. She will show
slides of her stay in Formosa.
Mrs. Lyle Hopper reported a need
for men's suits or suit coats for
the bale, Mrs. Hereon Irwin and
her group will be in charge of the
worship service for the December
meeting.
Mrs. George Martin gave a re-
port of the morning session of the
Presbyterial meeting held in Wrox-
eter, Mrs, J. If, Anderson reported
on. the afternoon session. Mrs.
Jack Higgins gave a report of the
School for Leaders at Alma Col-
lege„ which she attended.
Mrs. C. R. Coultes expressed
thanks for the embroidery patterns
donated for her to .send to Miss
J. Clark, a missionary. Mrs. Lyle
Hopper gave the dismissal prayer.
BORAH
Starting November 5, the Library
hours should have read, from 2
p.m. 4.30 p.m,
Ladies going to the hospital to
help with the mending from the
Institute were: Mrs. Lyle Hopper,
Mrs, George Jordan and Mrs. Clif-
ford Logan; to help with the sew-
ing froM the Evening Auxiliary
were, Mrs. James R. Coultes, Mrs.
Robert Grasby, Mrs. Bill Coultes,
Mrs. Lewis Stonehouse, Mrs. Roy
McSween and Mrs. Clifford Logan.
Mr. and Mrs. Bill Tideswell of
Camlachie visited on Sunday with
Mrs. Neil McCrea.
Mr. and Mrs. Russel Walker of
Goderich visited over the week-
end with Mrs, Robert Stonehouse
and other relatives.
The Noventber meeting of the
Belgrave Women's Institute will be
held on Tuesday afternoon, Nov.
15th. The 'story of life in Australia
will be given by the guest speaker,
Mrs. Raymond Redmond.
Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Borho of
Wingham visited on Sunday with
Mrs. Laura Johnston and George.
Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Wilkinson
of Smithville, Mr. and Mrs, K. F.
Wilkinson and Mr. and Mrs. ;Mau-
rice Wilkinson of Goderich visited
over the week-end with Miss Annie
Baker, Mr. Howard Wilkinson,
Charlie and Clayton.
Mr and Mrs, Alan 'Campbell and
family of London spent the week-
end visiting with their parents, Mr.
and Mrs. Gordon Pengelly and
Mrs. Floyd Campbell and other re-
latives.
Mrs. Stanley Cook and Mrs. Cora
McGill visited on Sunday with Mrs.
Mervin Clavier at Victoria Hospi-
tal, London.
Ronald Campbell of London spent
the week-end with his mother,
Mrs. Floyd Campbell,
Mrs. Ed, Vincent and son, Har-
old, of Springfield anti Mr. Albert
Nethery of Hamilton, have been
recent visitors with Mr, and Mrs.
Chris, Nethery.
Gifts Presented
BLUDIVALE--- Last Wednesday
the eighth Meeting of the "Charm-
ing Teens" was held at 'the home
of Mrs, Jack Nicholson. 'The min-
utes were read by Doris Paulin
and ten members answered the roll
call, "One duty of a. pleasing
guest."
Notes were given on -etiquette and
refreshments for larger groups.
For group work an invitation was
written, inviting a friend to tea.
Gale Metal and Francis Paulin
presented Mrs. Alex Corrigan and
Mrs. Nicholsori with gifts In ap-
preciation of their leadership in
two courses of study.
Mrs. Corrigan demonstrated the
making of a -coredge.
HOARD TO ORDER
40 SCHOOL DESKS
The regular meeting of the
Turnberry Township School Area
was held at No. 5 school on
October 20th, all members present,
The minutes of the previous meet-
ing were read and on motion by
Kirton and Norman were adopted.
The following correspondence
was read: 'Standard Tube, Depart-
ment of Education, Dominion Bank,
J. H. Kinkead, W. R. IVIcVittie.
The secretary-treasurer was in-
structed to send a registration fee
of $5.00 to W, R. MeVittie for the
Guelph convention.
Powell-Norman—That the board
order 40 desks from Standard Tube.
The 'board was informed that the
foundation for the new school had
been completed.
Haugh-Kirton—That the follow-
ing hills be paid: teachers' eat-
aries, caretakers, transportation;
Earl 'Weitz, -bus . operator. $00.00;
Alexander's Hardware, $18.26;
Wingham Motors, $115.00; Percy
Clarke, $118.48; W. R. McVittle,
Guelph, $5.00; Bert Holmes, tele-
phone, $3.85; T. W. Haugh, $14.60;
Toronto-Dominion Bank in Wing-
ham, building products, $2.00.
Norman-Haugh --That the meet-
ing adjourn, next meeting to be at
the call of the chairman.
Home Economist
Visits 4-1-1 Club
BLUEVALE---The seventh meet-
ing, of the "Charming Teens" was
held in the home of 'Mae. Jack
Nicholson when Miss Tillman,
home economist, and the Blue-
vale Belles were guests. Mrs.
Charles Mathers, Mr's. W. J. Pea-
cock and Mrs. Mel Craig also at-
tended.
After minutee were read by Rose
Marie Nicholson, the members of
both clubs answered the roll call,
"One .thing. I have learned from
this club".
Mrs. William Gamble and Mrs.
Alex Corrigan conducted two con-
tests. Patsy Craig led in a, game.
Mrs. Isticholsen elemonstra.Led
Hallowe'en table centre surd Mrs.
Alex Corrigan a Christmas centre--
Piece, Mies Tillman explained
what site required in the record
hook and 'the reference file, The
"Charming Teens" served a dainty
WALE
Mr. and Mts. Doneld Street,
Linda, Julie. anti Stephen. of Lis-
t-ravel, tesited at the home of '1A1iss
Mary Duff on .Sundev.
Mr. and Sere Charles cremes and
(laughter of Woorletock were week-
end visitors with Mr. and Mrs.
Fleming johneton snd family.
Mr. and Mrs. „Tack Devies of To-
ronto visited Mr. arid Airs. Elmer
Sellers at tire week-end,
Mrs. Alex MeBeath of Paisley
visited Mr. and Mrs. john Mc-
Ienes last week.
and Mrs. Thomas Parker
spent Sunday at Goderich.
Mr. and Mrsr Herifelder of To-
ronto visited Me. and Mrs. Jos.
Horton on Sunday
Miss Norma McMinn of Toronto
visited Mr. and MrS. Arnold tal-
low lest week.
Name Omitted
Our apologies are extended be-
cause of an omission iii the nbittr-
ary of the late Mrs. H. B. Elliott
whih appeared in last week's
issue of this paper. The name of
Mrs, Elliott's sister, Mrs. Joseph
Smith of Wingham was uninten-
tionally omitted from the survivors,
HEAR REPORT ON
POVERTY IN INDIA
BLUEVALIS - The November
meeting of the WMS was held in
the United Church on Thursday
with the nreeident, Mrs. Milton
Fraser, presiding. Mrs. W. J. Pea-
cock gave a reading on "Friend-
ship".
Mrs. Johir Wickstead reported
the sectional meeting held at
Wroxeter, describing the address
given by Miss 'Stephenson, a mis-
sionary from India, now on fur-
lough. The terrible poverty of many
people was mentioned, whole fam-
ilies living on ten dolalrs a month,
with houses no larger than seven
feet by five. Christian missions
benefit; them in many ways but the
need remains great.
Mrs. Carl Johnston and Mrs.
Gordon Hall had. charge of the
study program, Mak. ISM' gave 'Elie
call to worship. Mrs, (leo, Heth-
erington gave a reading appropri-
ate for Armstice Day. Mrs. Pea-
cock, Mrs. Alex. MeCrackin and
Mrs. Spading Johnston gave Scrip-
ture readings.
Mrs. Carl Johnston discussed a
chapter of the study book on Af-
rica, The Africans are naturally
musical and interest has been de-
veloped in music., folk lore and
drama. Music expressed tradition.
The drum, zither and flute are
played and there is much singing.
The Africans dance for sorrow, joy
and worship.
Mrs. Johnston played on the
piano a number of favorite hymns.
UNITED WM5 MEETING
MRS. S. HOWSON
PRESENTS STUDY
At the November meeting of the
Woman's MIS,A071;,1 ry tiniiiety in
Winghatn (Nitre Chervil on Tues-
day Mre. entities' 'Firm/men had
charge of the program. She and
Mrs. Clhas. Hopper led the worship
service which followed the text,
"Prepare Ye the Way of the Lord."
In her introduction of 'the new
study 'book, "The Turning World",
Mrs. Thompson presented the first
chapter, "Witnessing Together".
She told lc'w, the author had taken
a trip around the world to visit, the
churches widen make up are World
Council of -Churehee and eo gamed
information of tire seiteeseine done
for 'Christ inn this rapidly turning
world
Many 'old bittern;: are ,hanged
and in many cares the gospel is
being carried by Organized mis„.
SiOnS. These are new elves. hint
having the sane. feendation, the
Lord Jesus Christ. She else spoke
of the Ecumenical Metionent which
is the world-wide stilly by churches
in North Arneriee, working to give
Christ to 111”111zind,
The meeting then iletened with
pleasure while Mai. W. eV. (airier
played the 'Olen solo, "Beautiful
Isle of Somewhere".
- Mr e, Victor" Haines read a paper
"You Don't Have to Drink", and a
report ni' the tteetiomil meeting,
which was held in Wroxeter, was
given by Mrs. N. McLaughlin,
The president, Mrs. C. Vingland,
presided for the lashless. The sup-
ply secretary, Mrs. Melea.ughlin,
tool that slx cartons of clothing
had been sent to 'Overseas Relief,
as well as two bales of clothing and
quilts to Nelson House. Manitoba.
In response to a further call, it
was decided that another hale
should be sent forward after the
-next meeting, Mrs, Pingland closed
-Lite meeting, with prayer.
EAST MOM
COUNCIL MEETINO
Te •4a,mt WP,Walloati Milken Met
Noveraber Reeve Hanna presid-
ing. The Minutes of the Meeting
held October 4th were read and ad-
opted on motion of Hallahan-Purs
do
A teeter was recelixed from the
County of Peel with a resolution
enclosed asking the dominion and
provincial governments to give
larger grants to hospitals.
BuchanansHellahen That the
cleric send a copy of the resolution
to the Dominion health minister
and the Minister of Health and
Welfare of Ontario.
(Purdon-Buchanan -- That the fee-
for the livestock valuer be raised
from two dollars -to five dollars a
trip and mileage for the `balance
of 1960.
Buchanan-Halle:hair — That the
ruadautb (sassed
a de general accounts as pre-
sented
The -court of revision on the
1960 assessment roll was opened at
3 o'clock, the council having aub-
scribed to the oath. There were
no appeals; a. few changes Of own-
ership made, and a reduction on
w lot 32, eon. 3, on account of
the barn being burned since the
assessor was on the property.
Purdon-Buchanan — That the
court of revision on the 1960 assess-
ment roll be closed and the roll
that the 1061 taxes 'he made from,
Road Cheques
Stuart Mel3urney, salary $1$5.00,
bills paid, $1.95, $186.95; Alan Me-
Burney, wages, $148.75; Ontario
Hydro, shed lights, $6,07; Howard
Mecham pipe damper, $2.75; Howe
and Fuller, stove fittings, $13.75;
Alexander's Hardware, axe handle,
etc., $2,58; Wingham Tire Service,
tire repair, $7.00; Murray Machine
Shop, welding, $4.00; Snell Feed
Mill, 7 hrs, with post hole digger,
$21.00; Belgrave Co-Operative, ce-
ment, $9.30, fence material, $55.80,
$65.10; Harry Williams, 450 gals.
fuel, $201:52, 200 gals. stove oil,
$43,20, $247,72; Canada Culvert Co.,
1000 feet snow fence, $170.00; Dom.
Road Mach, Co., transmission over-
haul, $3,748.04; Rec.-Gen, of Ca-
nada, income tax, $9.55.
General Cheques
H. C. MacLean, premium on col-
lector's bond, $22.50; Alex. Me-
Burney, petty cash account, $20.12;
Middle Maitland Valley Conserva-
tion Authority, $2.95; C. W. 'Hanna,
selecting jurors, $4.00; Kenneth
McDougall, bal, salary as assessor
and selecting jurors, $294.00; R. H.
Thompson, selecting jurors, $5.00;
Lawrence Nesbit, livectock
264 hens, $264.00; John F, McCal-
lum, livestock valuer and mileage.
$5.90; Brookhaven Nursing Home,
maint. patient, $92.75; Town of
Goderich, bal. 1960 deb., HUI,
$53e.36.
BuchanaresPurclon—That council
adjourn to meet 'December 2nd, at
1 o'clock.
C. W, Hanna, Reeve.
R. H. Thompson, Clerk.
Attend Meeting
At London Church
Thomas Wilkinson and Brian
Douglas, of St. Paul's Anglican
Church, attended the annual con-
ference of the Anglican Servers'
Guild at St. George's Church in
London on Saturday. There were
more than 300 delegates from
Huron Diocese in attendance.
Bishop G. N. Luxton, Bishop of
Huron, was assisted 'by Rev. S. W.
L. Gilbert and 'Rev. K. J. Conyard
in the celebration of Holy Com-
muRlisluhloLp Luxton told the delegates
of the important role they play in
the work of the church, and said
that no parish should be without an
active Servers' Guild,
Rev. John Swan, rector of St.
Alban's, London, was elected chap-
lain of the guild at the dinner-
business meeting, A discussion per-
iod followed and talks were given
by several members of the clergy.
Mrs. Thos. Irwin
Has 80th Birthdau
Mrs. Thomas Irwin, Minnie
Street, was honored on Sunday on
the occasion of her 80th birthday.
The event was celebrated by the
attendance of- her family of six,
three daughters and three sons. a
sister and a 'brother, One of her
brothers was unable to be present.
Nine of her twelve grandchildren
and one great grandchild were also
present.
This was aft especially happy oe
casion for Mrs. Irwin since it was
the first time in 26 years that her
c.Wh family was able to be together.
Mrs. Ireeih's daughter, Mrs. Hazel
Campbell, Was hostess for the birth-
day celebrations, when the 24
guests enjoyed a delicious dinner,
The guest of honor was the recip-
ient of many lovely gifts.
Out-of-town guests were her
brother, Albert Bates, of Englehart;
son, 'Gordon Irwin, Timmins:
daughter, Mrs. Robert Wilson, Wal-
lace and Marion, of Oakville;
grandson, bit, and Mrs. Robert
Wilson, Jr., and Paula, of Toronto;
slaughter, Mrs. Hugh Thompson
and Mr, 'Thompson, of Seaforth;
grandson, Kenneth Thompson,
Waterloo, and Miss Rosales' Be-
dard, London, and granddaughter,
Lieut. Audrey Wilson, Petrolia,
Wingharn members of the family
attending the dinner party were
Mr, and Mrs. Howard Irwin and
family, bill Irwin, Mrs, Campbell
and Bill and Mrs. Iterlit's sister,
Mrs. Retiree" Sturgeon.
at Clinton, with hie duties com- 111'111 7Eu' ['RE D Moncing there on December 1st. ..„ .
Mr. and Mrs. Don. Campbell and.
children, of Belgrave, visited on
Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Walter
Elliott.
Siella WEDDING—Mt and IVIte. W. J. Phinaphrey, The etitiple are ia reasonably good stealth mid Mr.
of St. Helens are Maildlig their 68th Wedding mini- litinapirrey makes a regular trip to the store oath
Versate, today at their home Jost west of the village. day.
Xbe Zillingbarn 2bbatirt.Tintrz
WINGIIAM, ONTARIO, WEDNESDAY,VEMBER Oth, 1969