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No. 6 - 70th Year, Whole No. 6291
CLINTON, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY .5, 1948
The
Ione Paper With the News
Town Council to Survey :Purchase of New Fire Truck
L. Caldwell
New Mullett
Roads : Boss
Eight applications for the position
of Road Superintendent of the Town-
ship of Mullett were received at the
regular council meeting of the Towu-
shiip held in the "Community Hall,
Loadesboro, Monday, February 2,
with .the reeve and all members pre-
sent.
Applications were received from
Leslie Reid, John A. Cowan, Derwin
Carter, Humphrey Snell, Henry T.
,Young, Leonard Caldwell, Lloyd Medd
and Frank: Tyndall. Those present
were privileged to ask questions and
all were instructed es to the duties.
The appointment, made in closed coun-
cil after much deliberation went to
Leonard Caldwell, he to assume office
when the approval of the Department
of 3.tghways has been given.
The resignation of William Carter j
as Road Superintendent, was reeeivod
and aarepted with regret, the same to
take effect when the successor is ap-
proved by the Department of High-
ways.
The fee of $5 was paid to the Good
Roads Association and it was decided
to pay the espenses of any of the
council, clerk •or road superintendent
who went to the Good Roads conven-
tion.
The Clerk was instructed to write to
the Department of Municipal Affairs
to see if the position of Auditor and
member .of the High School Board
could bes held by 'one person;
It was decided to have the auditor's
report for 1947 pzmted.
The following accounts were pre-
sented and ordered paid: Police Vi11;
age Manehester, tax levy and subsidy,
$339.20; JamesNeilans;..oateh basin,
$10; Peter Taylor, catch basin, $12;
George W. Gowan, drainage by-laws,
$75; George W. Cowan, part salary,
$75; County of Huron, hospitalization
$18,85; Hurod Expositor, advertieing,
$13.28; William Carter, Road Super-
intendent, $6; J. W. Eckert, McB:ill-
op Boundary account, $137.43; Lamle
" ionstrfietion Company, snow plough-
ing, $499.50;, Beorge Radford, snow
ploughing, $628.35.
ROBBIE BURNS'
MEMORY HONORED
BY LIONS CLUB
Tho 189th anniversary of the birth
of Robbie Burns, the immortal Scot-
tish bard, was celebrated in true Scot-
tish fashion at the regular dinner
meeting of Clinton Lions Club in St.
Paul's Parish Hall last week, when
there was a large attendance of mam-
bers and guests. Vice•snreoident J.
George MaLay was in charge of the
aneetinga Plaid ties wore much in
evidence.
The haggis was solemnly and ap-
propriately piped in by Piper Bill
Mutely assisted by George B. Beattie
and Lorne Brown, and Frank Ping -
land addressed the haggis in Scottish
(dialect. At the close of the dinner,
Viee•preeident Malay said "grace for
meat'°.
The remainder of the programme
wan in chargeof the Constitution and
Bylaws Committee, with Dr. 3. A.
Addison as chairmen.. He introduced
the speaker, who was thanked in be-
iia1f of the gathering by G. Morley
Oounter.
William P. Roberts, Tackersmith,
the ,gleet speaker, delivered a 'most
delightful and. ,.inspiring address on
the lite and philosophy of Robbie
Burne, quoting freely and from Sam-
my the works of the great Scottish
bard.
"He considered it his patriotic duty
to preserve the songs of the Scottish
race, and altbongh he died.iu his 38th
year, ho hse left a groat heritage of
along 'to the Scottish race and the
world," Mr. Roberts stated. "To read
Barns is to road his biography.'.' In
Burns philosophy, no finer tribute to
the royal dignity of . the common man
had ever, been penned'..
The draw, donated by Caryl Draper
and Nowt ,Davis, was won by. Mayor
A. J.leeMurray, Dr. J. W. Shaw mak-
ing the draw.
Rev, F:ithe S. J. McDonald, (Hin-
ton will be the speaker at the next
meeting Of the Club on February 10,
and District Governor Lloyd Edig-
hoffer,,M3tebell, will pay his offuoitl
visit on February 24.
The creek's Weather
Amity 29 22 8 30 19
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31 8' 21." ' 39 18
February 1 19 100 25 11
, . 2 .. 58 ..... 7 23 13
3 21 7 58 4
4 ' 18 8 • 38 2
tinew: 1 inch Rail]: .03 ineb
e. below, sera Snow: 6 inches
PRESBYTERIANS
PROVIDE BONUS
FOR REV. D. J. LANE
The annual congregational meeting
of the Presbyterian Church, Clinton,
was held in the school room, and de-
spite a cold evening was fairly well
attended.
After a brief period of devotion,
Dr. J. W. Shaw was voted to the.
chair, The minntos of the last annual
(meeting were read and adopted and
the chairman called for the reports of
the various' boards and organizations
of the ehurels. The clerk of session,
E. McLeod, who wasalso the secretary
of the meeting, gave the report of
the Session, the statistical part of
which showed an increase in the mean-
berehip during the year.
The W. M. S. reported through Mrs.
James Makins that 200 calls on sick
and shut-in persona in the congregat-
ion had been made by the members,
and that aebale of Cltildronis cloth
ing bad been forwarded to the Supply
'Secretary, also that the allocation
given to the Society had been eviceed-
ed, $120 having been gent to the
Presbyterial Treasurer.
Mrs. John Leiper reporting for the
Sunday School emphasized the high
average attendance among the pupils.
of the school during the year, and
gave the financial receipts and ex-
penses, sitewing a' balance on hand a-
lmost equal to that of the former year
Tho report of the Girls' Club, given
by Mrs. F. Math, was one which eit-
ed the various projects undertaken in
1947 and revealed that the group had
given $350 to the general treasurer of
the congregation, a gift was made
by the Society to Chinese Relief and
they barn undertaken to send a month-
ly'parcel of food to Dundee, Scotland.'
The Woman's Association reported
a good year both financially and sea
Tally. The treasurer, Mrs. Allan Max-
well, gave a summary of the work of
the association., its quilting and serv-
ing of dinners, its monthly collections
and cent -a -day offerings and the baz-
aar which enable the society to con
tribute $225 to the church treasury
and retain a fine balmiee on hand.
Tho Mission Band's work was ae-
eouuted for by its leader, Mrs. Lane.
The ehildren of the Band had been
engaged in the study of Missionary
work in India, and had made a splend-
id contribution to the miesioney cause
of the church.
During October the congregation
had responded to an appeal made by
the Presbytery, for "nothing for a
needy group of Italian Protestants,
in Campobasso, Italy, and the 800
pounds reeoived were packed and Cent
on bytbeW.M.El.
Aleg Ondmore, the treasurer of the
congregation, reported the general
financial standing. Hia report show-
ed all receipts and expenditures and
concluded with a•statement 62 a good
balance being in the treasury but re-
minded those present that in the ens
suing year there would be added ex-
pense in •connection with the installat-
ion of tlse sewers both at'the chureh
and into the Manse.
The work of the Board of Manage'
meat was reviewed by W. 3. Oook,
the chairman of the Board, at the
conclusion of which he moved that a
bonus be given to the minister. The
motion was carried unanimonly. Mr.
Lane expressed bis appreciation for
this thoughtful consideration is 'be-
half of himself and Mrs. Lane.
The retiring members of the Board
were re-elected as were the auditors.
A vote of thanks was tendered to the
:choir for their services, to the var-
ious organizations for their faithful
work, to the chairman, Dr. Shaw, and
to the minister and his wife, '
The mooting was cloted••wtth prayer
and the benediction.
Two CCI Basketball
Teams Tied for First
After the Air had cleared an all
signs of. battle had ,ended, Clinton
Collegiate girls had come out on top
with a grand score of 31.12 at last
Monday night's girls' basketball
game at Seaforth. CCI junior boys
Ion• 39.33.
CCI senior boys are now tied for
firen place with. Goderieh, oath having
Badminton Stars Here February 10
Members of Clinton Badminton Club are ]costs to a chamtpion-chip
group from Stratford Badminton ;and social 'Club which will stage ex-
hibition 'matches on the Town, Hall courts here Tuesday evening noxi,
February 10. The public -especially the 'Teen •Towuers-are Cordially' in-
vited; admission is free.
ABOVE are two of the topflight performers who are coming -
Shirley cladding and Ted Barber, youthful Western Ontario mixed'dodbles
champions. Ted Barber -just turned 19 today -also holds the Western On-
tario. senior men's singles title, and will play against. Don McLean, 194.7
titleholder, in a single match, and there also will be men's and nixed
doubles matehea.
Commission Discusses
Sewerage Rates
Clinton Public Uhiiitios Commission
held its monthly meeting in the Com-
mission' office ,last week with W. E.
Perdue acting as chairman, 11. R.
Hawkins as secretary, and Mayor A.
J. MoMurrny, the other commissioner,
in attendance.
A discussion took place regarding
the sewerage rates which probably will
come into force March 1. In his re-
port, the auditor from the Hydro
Electric- Power Commission of On-
tario commented on the exceptionally
good work of the local office staff.
Tt was stated that •the profit on
elec.-hie power for 1947 was approxi-
mately $3,500.
Superintendent li,. • E. Rumball roe
(ported that a new transformer bad
Peen installed on Erie St., and that
wiring for the pumps had been con
plsted at the pumping station on
Erie St.
Accounts for December, 1947, pass-
ed included 34,768.60 for electric pow-
er, and 3650.50 for water supply and
maintenance.
Thieves Enter 1 •
Minister's Home
Investigation is continuing• into the
theft of an un(lisclosed sum of money
from the home of Rev. and Mrs. M.
Muter'
Crediton, according' to Pro-
vincial Constable James Ferguson, Ex-
eter.
The theft occurred • Thursday night
while the fondly dept, and entraneo
was gained through a basement win-
dow.
indow. Money was taken, from three
locked boxes, ono in a buffet in the
living; room,, and the other two in
Rev. Mr, Renber's study.. A signed
check was not touched, nor was. Mrs.
Reuber's purse, which was sitting on
top •of.the buffet.
It was diselosod that part of the
money taken belonged: to a church
organization. Provincial Constable '}i.
Snell, Seaforth, is misting in the
investigation.
four pointe, while OCII girls are in a
four-way tie with Beaforth, Winghatn
and Godorieh, each also with four
points -two wine and two ,losses.
Colts and Mitchell Split;
Win Second in Overtime
With only one game left to .play Colts finally came through in. ten min•
that with the RCAF here Monday er.
ening-Clinton Colts are, ensconced in
second place in OHA Intermediate
anis group standing, two points be-
hind Seaforth Beetle -rte.
The series with the Canadian Legion
team of Mitchel/ .during the past
week mane a bit of a cropper. In the
first game here Friday evening last,
the visitors waded right in, and with
the aseistane° of an excellent goalie
and a eloae•eheckng barrage, defecated;
Colts 6-4 for their ascend loss of the
The return match in Mitchell Puce -
dray evening: drew a large crowd and
proved very close and interesting.
utas' overtime With a 5-4 victory,
Doug Bartliff snoring the winning
goal from a scramble with lees than
half'. the time, to go. Previously, in
the overtime play, MeN arn had
counted from Weber for Mitchell, and
Bartliff from Oounter for Clinton.
Mitchell led 1.0 at the end of the
first en a goal by "lazy" Powell
from Pearce, and 3.0 et the and of
the second, with goalsbyParrott and
Walther. •
In the third period, Colts scored
threeto tieit up -Frank Melawan
from Hera Piekett, !carry MicEwnn
from Draper, wind Haley Mebaran
from Frank .tdcli'iwan.
H. KINGSWELL
HEADS YOUNG
P -C ASSOCIATION
A Iarge and earn etie groi;p of
Young Progressive nsorvatives gee-
therod in the committee rooms over
the Bank of Montreal last evening for
the purpose of organizing a junior
group in Clinton. Hector Singewoll,
who had worked on the original com-
initteo to plan the meeting, presided.
Ray Worth end Charles McNaught-
on, Exeter, were present and spoke
briefly concerning the 'Young Progress-
ive Conservativo'Assoeiation in Exeter,
its organization and' what had been
accomplished since it caste into being.
The group divided into polling sub-
divisions and elected a chairman from
oaeh who will appoint their own com-
mittees to work with the' senior com-
mittee through the election period.
The main speakers of the evening
were Elmer D. Bell, Exeter, the rid-
ing president, and Tom Pryde, the
Progressive Conservative candidate in
the coming by-election. Botch gave ex-
cellent addresses on the life of the.
party and also concerning the coming
battle of the ballots.
John 3. Zapf", president of the lo-
cal organizatiea, conducted the elm!,
Sion of officers, which resulted as
follows: president, Hector Kingswell;
first viee.president, Tames Turnor;
second viceipresident, William Hanly;
third vice-president, Benson Sutter;
secretary, Mary Sutter; polling divi-
sion chairmen: St. Andrew's. Ward,.
Joseph Murphy; St. John's Ward,
Murray Draper; St. James' Ward,
Eddie Elliott, with Oscar Priestap
acting as assistant; St. George's.
Ward, John Livermore; Goderieh
Township, Harry Thompson; Stanley
Township, Frank Faleoner. Refresh-
mente':served.at the close rounded oat
a most pleasant evening.
It iso' haperl that enee the election is'
over this organisation .may continue
ins activity so that the young people
of the riding may !care it little more
about the functions of government,'
COMING EVENTS
Ice Follies of 1948, (Minton Inoue
Arena, Friday, February 27, featur-
ing Kitchener Waterloo Skating Oiub.'
Auspices Clinton Lions' Blab.
5.6.7-h
Minstrel Show, February 19, in the
Town Hall,, Admission .50e; children
accompanied by adults, 35c. 6b
0.0.L Basketball Dance, Friday,
February 20. ;toss Pearce's Orehestra.
9,00 p.m. -1.2,30 am. Admission 50e.
Informal, ' 6.7.8b
Fancy Dress Skating Carnival, Clin-
ton Lion
s Arena, Friday
February 6.
at 7.80 p.m. Adults 25 cents;
ehildren
15 cents; those in costume free. 6x
Skating Carnival,.Brucefield Rink,
Friday, February 6, at 8 p.m. Adults
50 cants, children 25 cents. 6x
Championship Badminton Exhibition
by Stratford Badminton Club players,
Town Hall courts, Tuesday, February
10, sit 8, p.m., auspices Clinton •1,iad-
minten Club. Pnblge invited; admis-
sion free. 9x
KNOX, BAYFIELD,
PLANS TO SECURE'
NEW HYMN RACKS
The annual eongregational - meet
ing 'of lgnox Presbyterian Church,.
Bayfield, was held on Tuesday after.
noon, January, 27. , The minister, Rev.
D. J.. Lane, constituted the .meeting
in the ,oustonary manner, with Scrip-
ture reading and, prayer. The minutes
of the -last annual meeting held en
February .13,.1947e were. read land a•
dopted,, ,
Business that arose out of the min-
utes was discussed, 'disclosing that
additional insurance had been placed
on the, church aeeording to the avisltes
expressed, by .the members -at the last
annual- meeting and arrangements
wore • made whereby William Arm-
strong and Gordon Westlake were ap-
pointed to secure material for book
reeks ler the. pews and if poesuble the
racks made and metalled.
The report of the Session runs given
'by the minister and indicated that
t1u weekly sorvieea had been regular.
ly eoridueted, 'the' •Sceramonte oh
-
served, and -the general work of secs,
carried' on through the year. The
report showed the reception of tine
;rear members, and the loan of bhise
meinbers by death, the of wham was
an elder' and member of Session. It
pointed out the neeessity.iu the near
future, of ordaiining new elders, be-
cause 'of the loss' 'of three members
of Sassiest during the lsist two years.
'The report contained the names of
four ehildren'wlie received the rite of
Baptism in the year. Tho membership
•
of the congregation is ranch the same
as last year.
The Womea's Missionary Society
reported through Mrs. James Ferguson.
the treesuuret•. Her report spoke of
iirteraeting meetings held during the
past year, some of which ware ou`t
standing. Mrs. Harris, Rapid Oity,
who had been in china for some years
was the guest sIpeaker at one meeting,
M•rs. Garrioeh, who had visited the
Holy Land, told of bar visit there
at another meeting and Mrs. Lane
spoke at the Thankoffeing meeting.
The society had forwarded alrnost its
full 'allocation, and woukl.have -cem•
ipletely done so tad it not been for
some contributions received too late.
Tho congregation voted $20 to 'the
Budget of the Chureb. The Church
treasurer, William Armstrong, gave
the financial report which indicated
all bills paid, and a nice balance on
hand. He also enlightened thee° pre-
aent with the fact that he shad the
bonds, possessed by the congregation,
in safe keeping
George. Dewar and A. Armstrong
were re-elected as Trustees of the
'Church property., The Board of
Management was .also re-elected with
Carl Houston as chairman.
The ushers and collectors appoint-
ed are William Armstrong, Dewar
Talbot, Gordon Westlake and Vernon
'Desch.
,Mrs, James Perguson and Mies
Greer were appointed a committee to
purchase flower" in memory of mem-
bers of past years, and to place the
flowers on the Communion table on
Easter Sunday.
Hugh Gilmour was named as tiro
tiiatrihutor of the Presbyterian' Re -
Cord for the year, and William .Ann -
strong was unanimously ehoeen as trea-
surer of the church.
The meeting . placed on record the
lose worth the congregation had: sus-
tained through the past year in the
death of Miss Mary Reid, Miss Mar-
garet Reid and J. T. Richardson, all
Valuable members 'of the church. ,
The Netting was closed with pray-
er, 'after which , the ladies served
Muth anal tea and a social half boar together on this Day of Prayer have
WAS spent together. •a • • made, an offering • of thanksgiving.
which is dedicated to the spreading of
the knowledge of God''s 'saving' and
ELECTION TlligE,
•ennobling love: The greater part 'of
Owing to !teary preelection elver- that offering in country after country.
tieing and news, The NEWS -RECORD is devoted tel helping with the pro•
was forced to defer publication until vision of Ohriatian' literature as a
next week of a number of late news means to this end. Oiinton's.offering
items and advertisements, including a last -year was $19.
repar sof'tho Annual mooting of On This year the Day of Prayer service
tari°'St and Turner's United Churches will :Ile in the Ontario Bt. United
nod the Chamber of Commereo, etc. 'Church, Friday; Fahrnary 13, eon
• mencing at 3 o'clock.
Salaries Increased
Town Officials
Real Need Apparent
For Food for Britain
WitJs,the addition of $1 fibra David
Middleton, the Legions -Lions Fund for
Brita•is hat 'reached a, natal of ' $126.
A letter, deseribing _conditions exist-
ing in Britain today and indicating
their seriousness, will da published in
next week's issuaa •
o
'Teen Town'to Name
New Officer's' Feb. 13
Last Fiiday night saw the lowest
attenlaneo at 'Teen Town since the
Ohrietmes'season. Ow'ng to the poor
attendance the nominations, Whin'
were supposed:toibave been held for
the office of enayor and treasurer,
were postponedl for two. weeks. The
winters of the spot dance were'Don
Haddy`•and Blanolto Zaphe. The jack -
spot for•, this' dance is now hack- to
one dollar,
There evill be'no 'Teen 'Town this
Friday night, February a,- because of
the Lions Club cOr rival.
D.C. PAYS HIS
OFFICIAL VISIT
BAYFIELD LIONS
Bayfield bions , (Nub bead rte regu-
lar dinner meeting at the Little Inn,
Bayfiekl.
District Governor •Lloyd E. bdig-
hoffer, Mitchell, paid his official visit
and was entertained by the members
of the Club, after which he took the
ohttir and received reports from the
different committees. He compliment-
ed the Club member's on all the work
they ltd donesince their organization
about a.year ago. He also made clear-
er the work of .the various eommittee-
men concerning the administration of
the funds 'budgeted to them.
A fbmlial).report was read; wvhieh
showeda healthyoash'balauce on hand.
It was decided to hold a stag birth-
day party on February 4, and to •m:
vito .the members of the parent Club,
Zurich.
Contests were held during the ev-
ening, the' lucky winters being Lion
Grafton Weston, Lion Edward Weston
and Lion _ Charles Gomeinhard.
The outdoor rink in the Lions Park
is in Al condition and is being well
paitronized. Lion Willard Sturgeon is
to be commended for `rhe interest ha
bas shown and the work lib hes done
as rink supervisor.
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World Day of Prayer
Service Here Feb. 13
For 27 years women across Canada
have joined together inobeerviug the
World Day of Prayer and in so doing
they form links in a ehain of thanks-
giving and intercession that encircles
the earth. Those with whom wejoin
iii prayer are of many races and nn•
tions speaking many different 'au -
pages and following. many different
ways of life. They meet in great cities
and in lonely places, in the white cold'
of the Far North and in the burning
heat of Africa and the Bast. They
come together, in countries ravaged by
war, hunger and misery, and in the
happier lands. From sunrise to sunset
these Christian women the world over
unite in.supplieation, make level in
the desert a highway for our God.
Through the years those who met
Airmen Win Four Straight
Now Tied for third Place
During the past Week, Clinton RCA
F wan two games and stretched their
string of victories to four straight in
the OHA Intermediate: "B" group,
and are new tied for third place. They
piny their bet game of the schodule
as the home team with Clinton Colts
hero Monday evening.
The Airmen 'won at Goderieh Mon-
day evening, defeating Kinsmen' 8.5
in a rugged tussle, Wright and Mes-
sier led the scoring parade for RCAF
with three goals apiece, Singleton and
Neuglar counting the other pair.
Nauglar required stitches in hie eye
after banging into the note. Roque
and Messier reeeived majors for fight -
With lees than two minutes left' to
play, the Airmen tame thauu,41s with
a sensational' 7=8 victory over Cen-
tralia. RCAF in Clinton Lions Arena
last evening, much to the delight of
it large crowd of fans, With Saufer
of tlentralio, serving a two -minute pen-
atty., Wright from Singleton. 'scored
the tieing goal at 17,15, and then the
starry Mossier
bangedin
the winner
on a pees from Coburn at 18.10 wleile
the Ostlers were still short,
The: score was tied 3-3 at the olid
of the first, and stood 6.4 for Centra-
lia at the end of the • second. Point
seorers for. Clinton were Meseior,
two goals and en's assist; Wright; two
goals and two assists; Singleton, two
goals' and' ono assist; Beaton, ' one
goal; Naugle?, 'one assist; •;Coburn,
one assist. M' -
After. representations had been made
by members of the Fire Briade, Clin-
ton Town Council, at fir February
mooting" last evening, adopted a mo-
tion that the Fire and Water Com-
mittee get in touch with the company
making fire equipment with the idea
cgf`Bemiring information of a new fire
truck.
Iii addressing Connell, Caryl W.
Draper, secretary -treasurer, pointed
oat that the present equipment was
inadequate for a very bad fire, and
also was old and obsolete. A pursper
was definitely needed.
Discussion took place regarding
turning in the present two tracks -
the larger (wiled by the Publie ati1i-
tics ` Commission -on a new machine.
Several. members spoke favorably of
this suggestion.
Bylaw 5 for 1948 was passed set-
ting the Ione -Bing annual salaries
for the Piro Brigade, totalling $580,
affective February 15: Grant Rats,
chief, $70; Frank Dixon, assistant
chief, $40; 13. J. Draper, lieutenant,
$35; C. W. Draper; secreterytreasurer,
$40; George Hanley, engineer, an5;
ten otliot• firemen, $30 each. Grant
Rath is the new Chief, succeeding
,Lock J. Circe; who has given many
years' service.
, Officials' Salaries Raised -
Following reeeipt of a letter' from
Pollee Chief James A. Thompson re-
questing increase in watges for the
Police Department, Council went into
committee of the whole behind dosed
doors, and emerged wiht a new eehe-
dule for all the town officials, indi-
cating totril increases ,for the year of
$500. •
The changes, incorporated in Bylaw
6 for 1948, are as follows, with the
entotutt of increase in brackets: M.
T. Corless, clerk and treasueer, $1,550
($100); James A. Thompson, Police
Chief, $1,250 ($50); David Elliott,
day constable, 31,100 ($50); Edward
Craig, night constable, 31,100 ($50);
J. W. Manning, Assessor. and collect•.
or, $550 (850); MnrrayMcEwan, cw
inoterysuparsntendont, 31,500 ($100);
(L"N, Turner, weiglmtaster, one hell
of fees collected; Monteith .and Mon-
teitls, auditors, $275.
(A anther report of 'the 'Town
Council meeting will be published vt
next week's issue.)
OUT-OF-TOWN
GROUPS JOIN
HOSPITAL AID
Wesley -Willis Sunday 'School room
was filled to capacity for the after-
noon tea meeting of the Hospital Aid
Monday, February 2. Mrs. -L. Me -
Kinnon, the , president, was in the
chair and welcomed the many visitors.
The treasurer's report, read be Mrs.
13. 13. Pocklington, showed a balance
of $1,269.25, Miss Florence Ounimg-
hame reported for the Hospital
Friends, a group who have given a
series of teas, from which thby bent
realized 3168.
Mrs. Trowartha gstveto the press.
dent, the names of those appointed
by the London Road Club, Gederieh
Township and Bayfield to represent
those clubs at the Ibnapital Aid, Mrs,
Bowden spoke for Holmosvilie, stag
ing they werre about to organize a
group, and Airs., Fred Middleton state;
ed that her• W.A. group were 'inter
osted in assisting the Hospital 'A16.
Reports were given by &ire: W. If.
Rebineen, membership; Mrs,, 3. Leirpee,
social, and Mrs. Mae 'Ranee Macirisu
note entortainmeatt,. ' The latter stated
the coming setivitlee of •her commit•
tee included- a Twilight: 11ecital on
Good Friday, a community party an
Anil end a tag day iti May. Miss W.
O'Neil end Mrs, G. McLny outlined
the details of the Twilight Reeital'fa.
be held in Wesley -Willis Muni'. It
will Mamie organ music by alias M.
henew and a three -set' 8rematie
monologue "Tho Sign of tate ernes",
directed by Mrs. Mao Rupee istsclCin-
min with a teat of 15.
Two fine• vocal -.solos interspersed
tAe.reports: one by Mrs. 11. Lamson,.
nocompanled by Mrs. Mae *Ranee Mae-
Einhen and another by Mrs. 1t, M.
Bniteel; accortmaniod by Airs. Morgan
Agnew. Mrs. L. MelCinron !rave an
intoredting summary of the Hospitai
Aid convention in November.
On behalf of the Hospital Aid, Mrs,
re T, Len' thanked the eisnrch man-.
spere'for the use of the room, the.
[peeker and soloists:
Toa was served by the social com-
mitteo,undcr the eonvsnarship of brie.
J, Leiper,,
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WARNING' TO ABSENT 'ONE
,'Well, well," said Mr. ,Huffer,
t<'still standing on this corner wait-
ing fon 'your wife!"
,CIt won't be long, either," replied
lair.' Puffer. "I've been here 40 mit
Utes •and- adze •knows 1 never •'gait
longer than half an:tronr for her deny.
Him" '
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