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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance Times, 1935-01-24, Page 1With Which Is Amalgamated The Garvie Vidette aid Wroxeter News. -Single Cgpies Five Cents magannameasrma WINGHAM, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, JANUARY 24th 1935 Subscriptions $2,00 Per Year FALL FAIR ANNUAL MEETING Splendid Meeting of the. Turnberry Agricultural Society. The annual meeting of the Turn - berry Agricultural Society which was held in the town hall on Friday after- aioon was well represented. The :re- ports presented were most encourag- ing, theereceipts being slightly ahead of the previous year. , The officers and directors for 1935 -are as follows: Hon. Pres. -Richard Wilton. President—R. J. Currie, lst Vice Pres. -Geo. Cruikshank. 2nd Vice Pres.—Adam Robertson. Secretary -W. J. Greer. Treasurer -J. R. M. Spittal Directors — J. D. Beecroft; David `Fortune, Robert Coultes, . W. A. Mc- Gill, Thomas Moore, Frank Thomp .son, Harold Prottor, Mayor John W. :Hanna, John L McEwen.: ' Associate Dricetors—Frank Henry,. "Isaac Wright,' Joseph Brandon, John ''Gillespie, R. Proctor, William Wel- lings, Benson < Cruikshank, John Tay- lor, J. 'W.' McKihbon, Roland Grain,, 'Herbert Campbell, Andrew McDoug- The lady directors are the wives of -the officers, directors and associate 'directors. • Auditors—Robert Cruikshank, R. J. Hetherington. R. J. Carrie and Harold Proctor were apointecl delegates to the Ontar- io Association; of` Fairs to be held in Toronto, February 7th. W. C. T. U. The regular monthly meeting of the local union was held at the home of Mrs.: T. Kew, Frances St. Mrs. Tyn- - •'tall, President, in the cair. The meet- ing hymn, "Take time to be holy", after devotional exercises, many lad- ies taking part, the clip sheet was •oonrl.ucted by the president. Miss Marie Kelly gave a recitation -which was very much enjoyed. A ileasant feature of the meeting was -the presentation of prizes to those •-writing on the National Temperance 'Study Course in the different Sunday schools in the town,- 10 in all, 1 sen- ior, 3 intermediate and 6' junior. The results were as follows: Senior -Louise Kelly (Baptist) 94 per cent. , Intermediate — Jean Tervitt (Pres- byterian) 92%; Jean Breen, (United) '74%; Reggie, Collar (Baptist) 74%. Junior --- Mary. Tervitt (Presbyter- ian) 100%, Bernice Norman (Presby- terian) '72%; Mary King (United) '95%; Jean,. McKague (Presbyterian) :92%; Norman Mundy (Baptist) 98%; Laura Collar (Baptist) 70%.. The next meeting' will be held at the halt home a f r. Cosens M s the second Thursday in February, Y. P. S. HAD ,FINE MEETING on Monday evening' the Y. P. S. of the United Church, held their reg- aalar; ineeting in the Sunday School room, with the President, Miss Y. McPherson, presiding, Following the reading of the minutes of . the last sleeting by. the secretary, Miss Mar- jory Gibson, Rev. Anderson, asked for zrtew suggestions for the meetings, and the president suggested something special for Valentine Day. The Scripture reading was taken by Miss Margaret Mason, after which the .comments on the passages read were =lade by DeWitt Miller. The speaker likened us to workers in a factory with God over us, Our book of instruc- lions was the f3ible, and it was our 'duty to carry outGod's plans. A reading "Tact and Talent" was given by Zeta Cook, which was much en- joyed. Miss Rozclla Gallagher presented the topic, "Personality and the Econ- omics of Today" with Rev, ,Mr. And- erson leading in the discussion. Some 4f the points brought out were, Some injurious effects that our present ec- onomic system is having Y on our own personality, , feeding of insecurity, en- 'cottrages selfishness and competition, to partnership between employer and encourages .dishonesty and employee, � . el:estroys moral." ioof the DYscus With the eonclusn ion period, a piano solo was given by NormanNormann Dav%clsati after .w which t the "Go -Getters" provided the Recrea- tional e with: t"period, followed a p , refresh- ments by the 1 idelts Group. The then formed Circle was , Friendship it 1e i sed w h tt meeting diems and theS' benediction, TO HOLD BIG DAY JULY lst Old Boys' Celebration Not for This Year. There was a fair attendance at, the Public Meeting held in the Council Chamber on Fridayevening, which was called by Mayor Hanna to dis- cuss the possibility of having Old Boys' Re -Union" here this year. Mayor Hanna was much in favor of holding this celebration this year. After much discussion a committee was named and it was left with them to decide on some sort of celebration this year. It was decided by this corn mittee to hold a "Big Day" here on July 1st and the possibility of hold- ing an "Old Boys' Re -Union" for next year be taken up later iii the year. The committee named were: Mayor Hanna, Messrs. H. Campbell, G, L. Baker, F. L. Davidson, T. C King,. J. H. Crawford, A. J. Walker and. W. W. Armstrong. This committee has 'power to ,add to their numbers, and this will be done very shortly. HOCKEY GAME THURSDAY NIGHT Mitchell O,H.A. team will play the local Indians here on Thursday ev- ening These teams are well matched and an exciting bang -tip game of hoc- key is assured for the fans. Do not miss this game turn out and cheer the boys to a win.' The local team have improved: greatly during the past week and are determined to put this ,game in the bag. Help them along with your presence. LOCAL AND PERSONAL Mrs. A. Wilson is a Toronto visit- or this week. Marcels and Finger Waves 25c, at Helen's Beauty Shoppe. Mr. John McBurney is visiting with his daughter in Wroxeter. Mr. Arthur Angus, • of Listowel, spent the week -end in town. Mrs. Wm. Connelly visited for a couple of clays. in London this week. See the big Musical Comedy "Fly- ing Down to. Rio" atLyceum Theatre, Miss Letitia Fox of Whitechurch visited with. Miss Sara MacLean this week.. Fur -trimmed Overshoes in Black and Brown Velvet—Bargain prices at, Greer's. . Mrs, . Harry Fixter and daughter, Donelda; left last weele`for a visit in Vancouver: Miss Sadie Johnston, R.N,, Luck now, is attending Mrs. C. S. Black- hall, Diagonal .'Road. Mr, and Mrs. Joe Kerr spent a few days in Toronto last week and at- tended the Motor Show, Mrs. Richard Clegg has returned home after spending the past month with friends in London. Miss Elsie Blackhall, of Exeter, has resigned her position as teacher and is With her mother, who is ill. Mr. and Mrs. Adams of Procter, Min., U.S.A, are visiting with the lat ter's .sister, Mrs. ' Connell and Dr. Coituell. Mrs. Joseph Guest visited with Mrs. Pyle and Mr. A. R. Mitchell, her bro- ther anti sister, in Clinton, over the week -end. Mr, and • Mrs.. James Scott are spending a week in London where Mr. Scott is attending the Bell Tele- phone School. "Flying Down to Rio" at Lyceuin Theatre this week. Second Hand Skates and Shoes Only a few pairs left. Clean -tip sale, Greer•'s Shoe Store, Mrs. W. M. Reid, Carling Terrace, has returned from Toronto, where she visited with•, her daughter, Mrs, Morley Kirkland', who has been in poor health, Mrs. Kirkland returned with her rfor a visit. Miss Helen Beattie has returned after spending Ow past two weeks va- cationing its Goderich,. London and Detroit. While in Detroit she spent a week in the Thomas Beauty Salon getting several new pointers in i3onat Permanent 'having Mr, Clarence Toron- to, <,ackhall, of to, Mrs. W. A. 13racklery, of Graven - hurt, and Mrs. A. C. Riley of Peoria, Illinois, have returned to their hornet after, visiting with their mother, Mrs, C. S. i3laciclrrxll who has bean ser- irately ill for the , past month but who is now snaking satisfactory recovery. CSnly $1.c3$ for Worsen,s $8.00 and ,. 3.60' Shoes—see 'window. Careers Shoe Store., ST. PAUL'S HAD �+ • A GOOD YEAR Annual Vestry Meeting of St, Paul's Anglican Church Held Monday The annual Vestry meeting of St; Paul's Anglican Church, Wii harp g , was held in the Sunday School room on Monday evening at 8 pan.; with. the Rectdr, Rev, E. L. Roberts pre- siding. p siding. The meeting opened with the sing- ing of a hymn, followedby prayer. The Rector then delivered his address in which he reviewed the work of the various organizations' of the church for the past year, including the Lad les' Guild, Altar Guild, W, A. and Junior Guild, commending the splen- did work done by the ladies of these organizations. "We of St. Paul's Parish," said the Rector, "have much to be thankful for, for as will be shown by the Re- ports of the different organizations, we have had a very successful year, in spite of hard times." The Rector complimented the 'Choir for their faithful services and their contribution to the beautifying of the church services by their excellent rendering of the church -music, The Sunday School, A. Y. P. A., Bible Class and Men's Club, were al- so commended by the Rector for the splendid work that they have done. The Rector brought his address to a close with a brief summary of the services of the church as folows: ser- vices. held (Sundays) 122; celebration of Holy Communion 25, private cele- bration of Holy Communion 2, Bap- tisms 6, Confirmations 10, 'Weddings 5, Burials 7. Then followed the election of of- ficers as follows: Rector's Warden—Mr. Ed. Nash.. People's Warden—Mr. I. J. Wright. Sec.-Treas.—Miss 13. E. McCracken. Sidesmen—Messrs. Geo. Baird, F. Mellor, Herb. Fuller, Roy Manuel, B. Brown; Joshua Scott, J. E. Barnes, W. Phair, A. M. Bishop, E. Johnson, R. Johnson,A. M. Forbes. Select Vestry, appointed by Rector —Messrs. A. M. Bishop, E. J. Nash, R. Johnson, T.'J. McLean, J. Spittal, A. J. Nortrop, Joshua Scott. Appointed by Vestry; Messrs. L J. Wright, L. Grain, J. A. Wilson, J. Crandall, W. Phair, A. M. Forbes, B. Mitchell. The Auditors, Organist, Caretaker, remaining as heretofore are: Auditors—Messrs. A. Wilson, Wm. Campbell, Organist—Mr. Roy Mundy. Caretaker—Mr. Hamilton, Reports of the Ladies' Guild, Altar Guild, W. A., Wardens, A. Y. P. A., Men's Club, Junior Guild, Sunday School, Choir, Bible Class, all show-- ed how-ed a very successful year and. splen- did wort'. accomplished. A vote of thanks was then passed to each organization. Election of Lay Representative to Synod: Lay Delegates—Messrs. J. Spittal, L J, Wright. Substitutes—Messrs. E. J. Nash, J. Stevenson. The meeting then closed with the Benediction. Institute Meeting January 31st The regular monthly meting of the Winglsam Branch of the Women's In- stitute will be held in the Council Chambers at 2,20 p, m.• oft Thursday, January 31st.' Rev. Kenneth Mac- Lean will be the guest speaker and a musical program of interest will be presented. GOOD CROWD SAT EUCHRE RE AND DANCE The Euchre and Dance' held Tues- day day evening in the Council Chamber by the Women's Auxiliary to the General. Hospital, was one of the most successful held inquite quite some time. Tltcre, was a total of 36 tables pres- ent, 30 played in the Council Cham- ber and it' was necessary to use the Firemen's room for the.. remaining 5 tables. There were also many others present who carne for tate dance, Ar- thur's Radio Orchestra fut•uislsed the music with entire satisfaction, The Winners at Euchre were, in the Council Chamber, Ladies, Mrs. W. A. Miller, poirxts; Mrs. M. Swanson, for lone hands; Gentlemen, Mr. 0. Hab- kirk Mr. 1'. A. Carrie lone ,poin •ts, , hands. Its the Firemen's room the whiners were Miss ,Mary, Boyle and Mr. Gus s Deveraux. Between the piny at the tables and the dance, the ladle,s of the Auxiliary served. tt delightful ltrtscli. GOOD PLAY HERE JAN. 29th "The Crimson, Eyebrows" Will Be Presented Here by Teeswater Dramatic Society. This is a Fine Musical Drama. The Wingham Hockey fortunate in procuring "The Crimson Eyebrows", a fantastic romance of Old China,' in three acts, which will be presented in the Town' Hall here on Tuesday evening, Jan. 29th, at 8 This play was staged last fall in Teeswater and those who were priv- ileged to see it at that time speak in most glowing terms of this pres- entation. The characters ;of the'p'.ay dressed in the costumes of Old China, are well worth seeing. The music is catchy and the choruses are most at- tractive and entertaining. This amusing play is well worth seeing and the price is most reason- able, 25c. Be sure and see this play - some- thing different _ truly amusing — fine music. BAND AT ARENA The Band will play at the Arena tonight (Wednesday) and skating fans will be much delighted with this news. Last year on Band nights there was a large number 'enjoyed this pastime and, no doubt, there will be a large gathering at the Arena this evening. W. H. SWEITZE;, NEW COUNTY WARDEN At the opening session of the 1935 Huron County Council at Goderich Tuesday afternoon, William H. Sweit- zer, 48 -year-old Reeve of Stephen Township, was the unanimous choice for the wardenship. His was the sole nomination, by Reeves M. Matheson and W. R. Archibald. Mr. Sweitzer has had considerable:.. experience its township and county afafirs, having been a township councillor for fifteen years and a member of the County Council for six years, three years as deputy reeve and three years as reeve. Warden Sweitzer has been a life- long resident of Stephen Township. He was born at Shipka, a son of Lyd- ia Morlock and Sant Sweitzer, whose career in the County Council was cut short in 1911 when he was accidental- ly killed on a hunting trip. The warden, a former miller, now con- ducts a 200 -acre fares. Duncan. Munn, of Ripley, was el- 'ected Warden of Bruce County at the opening session of the Bruce County Council on Tuesday. William W. Roger, of Fullerton, Twp., was named Warden of Perth, lis, Curlers Did Well Two of the four curling rinks that went to the Kincardine ' Bonspiiel last week got in the .money. Harry Gib - son's rink came second in the Mitchell Trophy event and F. L. Davidson's rink carne second in the Association event. Its addition to the Kincardine rinks there curlers present from Rip- ley, Winghant, Walkerton and Lis- towel. 35th At Home Invitations have gone . otit for the i36th annual At -Home of etre Htron Old Boys' Association of Toronto, which will be held in the Arcadian Court of the Robert Simpson Co., To- ronto, on Friday, February lst. The Program will include old and new time dancing, euchre and bridge. G, E. Ferguson is President of .the As- sociation; William Powell, Treasur, er, and R, S. Sheppard, Secretary. Fire Side Song Services Every Sunday evening directly af- ter the Church Seryice the Young People of Win eans Baptist Church holdholda fire side hoar in the different homes: At lhe sing -song many new as well as old favorite hymns are � srittg.'�� A particularly enjoyable hour was last Strnda evening at the 4vr spenty i t ghatn General Hospital. There g r were many requests from the, patients for favorite hymns, A special treat was enjoyed when the staff served a dainty luncheon,, financial a A wealthy westerner, nd f < social leader in his totality, was ask- ed by a visitor: •• Why do yo ttrertiaiti in such a one - horst town.'?" . "Perhaps," t� i .ori was he modest. answer, "it', bemuse i happen to be the horse, ANNUAL CHURCH MEETING HELD St, Andrew's Presbyterian Church Hear Reports for 1934 Tuesday Evening. The annual meeting of St, Andrew's Presbyterian Church was.lield in the Sunday School room on Tuesday ev- ening with •a fair .attendance of the members present. The Minister, Rev. Kenneth MacLean, conducted the op- ening exercises. 'Mr. H. C. MacLean was elected chairman and conducted the business session with Mr, T. C. King, as secretary. The Session report given byRev. p MacLean showed a net increase in the membership roll of ten, the number now standing at 417. Ivir. A. L. Posliff, the congregation- al treasurer presented the report of the General Fund which showed that a total of $4,352 had been raised dur- ing the year. The report of the Women's Mis- sionary Society was given by Mrs. J. E. Fells which showed that this soc- iety had enjoyed a •most siicecssful year, having receipts for the year of $596.75, of which $460:50 was forward- ed to the Presbyterial Treasurer, be- sides bales and crush being sent away. The report of the Sunday School by H. F. McGee gave a total of 175 members on the roll and the average attendance was 105. During the sum- mer a Temperance contest was car- ried on, four of the contestants re- ceiving prizes for their essays. Twelve awards were given for memory work. The Ladies' Aid had a most suc- cessful year as shown by the report given by Mrs. E. R. Harrison. They donated to the Board of Managers $200, and have the substantial balance on hand of $256.91. The Westminst- er Guild gave $75.00 to the Budget, and the activities of this society dur- ing the year were most encouraging. $1260.00 had been remitted to the Church Offices, Toronto, from the budget account which was most en- couraging, and a small balance re- mains in this account. Mr. T, C. King who bad been a member of the Board of Managers for a great many years and for the pest sixteen years, secretary, resign- ed.. His resignation was received with regret and Mr. George Scott was el- ected to fill this vacancy which has an unexpired term_ of two years. There were five members of the l3oarcl retiring and the ,following were elected for a term of three years: W. A. Miller and J, W. McKibbon, re- elected, Gordon Machan, Roy McGee and John Raby, new members, Messrs. W. FL Haney and R. H. Lloyd were re -appointed auditors. A vote of thanks and appreciation was extended to the various societies on their splendid work throughout the year. Before Mr. MacLean closed the meeting with the benediction, he thanked the members of the congre- gation for their co-operation in car- rying on the work of the Church. Friendship Club On Friday evening last the Friend- ship Club and neighbors met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ross King. The weather was'ideal, the roads good and a large crowd gathered to enjoy the excellent music. Everyone went home happy, all reporting a good time. The next dance will be held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Bryce. ST. PAUL'S W. A. ELECT OFFICERS The annual meeting of the Wo- men's .Auxiliary of St, Paul's Church was held at the residence of Mrs, G. Allen recently when the W. A. was .re -organized for the present year. The Rector, Rev. E. L. Roberts, ,appoint- ed. Mrs. Allen as President, and the following were elected as .officers; • lst Vice Pres.-.-Mi•s, Ti; L, Roberts, 2nd Vice Pres.—Mrs. H. Mitchell,. y _, --, 3rd, Vice I les. i'Cts, I`, O. Pres- ton. • S r— Miss Harriette 11f ..c- ecr eta y Creciciin Treasurer—Mrs, E, J. Nash. Purcleasiieg Com,• --Mrs, A: Wilson,. Mrs, W: T. Bootle, Mrs.'Mtirray John- son, Press Cont, ---Mrs, Dodd and Mrs. H. Fuller. Visiting rug; CarrY.,Mrs. J. Haugh., Mrs. M. Jobnscati,;Mrs. F': Sturdy, hl:r,. 1.,, J, Nash.' . Mrs. Alien and Mrs, Roberts were ap p b iiited delegates to attend the an- nual meeting which will be field in. London in May. HORTICULT. SOCIETY ELECT OFFICERS Mr, Thomas Fells is Re -Fleeted President. The thirteenth annual meeting of r Y the -Li ntg,ham Horticultural Society was held in the Council Chambers on Wednesday evening. The following officerswereelected to for 1935; a ecd President—Thos. e lls. . F lst Vice Pres. --N. L. Fry. 2nd: Vice Pres.—Mrs. H. Angus. Secretary -Mrs. E. j. Nash. r' T easuzer-•W. A. Galbraith. b braith. Directors far two-year e r term—Mrs. y. Thomas Kew, N. L. Fry, Mrs. W. Connell, J. R. M. Spittal, T. C. King. Directors for one year -J. M. Gra- ham, Mrs. G. H. Ross, H. C. Camp- bell, J. H. Crawford, H. E. Isard. Auditors -A. M. Bishop, 5 . R. M. Spittal. Park Committee—N. L. Fry, T. C. King, H. Campbell, Thos. Fells. Premium Committee—Mrs. G. H. Ross, Mrs. Thomas Fells,Mrs. Thom as Kew. Street Committee -W. A. Galbraith,. Thomas Fells, J. M. Graham. MORE IRON GIVES NEW STRENGTH ENERGY It's the lack of iron that makes, you a slave to "tired feeling," head- aches, nervousness and other ills. Once this iron is restored you feel like a new person. But be sure that the iron is easily assimilated — like the iron you get in Peptona. Thous- ands praise this iron and malt com- pound for new strength and energy. You can get it only at Rexall Drug Stores. Get a bottle today at McKib- bon's Drug Store. OBITUARY Gordon Gallagher Following a three -months' illness, there passed away at his home in Brussels on Friday, Gordon Gallagh- er., husband of Olive Masters, form- erly of Biuevale, and eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Gallagher of Wrox- eter. Deceased, who was in his forty- second year, was born at Salem, shortly after moving with his parents to the 9th concession of Howick. Some years later the family moved to the 13. Line, Turnberry. Following his marriage to Miss Olive Masters he made his home in Morris, then following a serious ill1ess, eight years ago, he moved to Brussels where he engaged seceessfp]ly in the poultry business, For the past eight years, Mr. Gal- lagher, although able to go about, was Ft constant stefferer, and it was only by his determination to keep going that he was not an invalid. About three months ago his condition be - carne much worse, and, in spite of the best medical advice and care, he gradually became weaker. Gordon was a man of the highest type, a loving, husband end Son, a loyal neighbottr, a faithful church member, and his passing will b.e re- gretted by all who knew hies. He leaves to. mourn his loss, his wife, formerly Miss OIive Masters, his parents, Mr, and Mrs, Wm. Gallagher of Wroxeter; one brother Stanley, of B. line Turnberry, and to these our' deepest sympathy is extended. The funeral service was held an Monday afternoon. After a short pri- vate service at the home, service was held at 2 p.m. in United Church, Brus- sels, Rev. Mooreleouse in charge. In- terment was made in Winghani Cem- etery, Cribbage Winners At the weekly Cribbage Tuorna-. nsent; field in the Legion 'rooms on 'Monday evening Neil Williamson won first prize with a score, of 1203 alit of apossible 1210; 2nd 'prize went to Duncnn Kennedy with 1197, and 3rd to Lloyd Hingston with 1.171. C. 13. Armitage won the consolation prize with 1019 points. 63rd Wedding Anniversaryrsary Mr. and Mrs.. W 1'7. Elliott quietly celebrated their 63rd wedding anni- versary on Wednesday, Jattttary'16ih. Many 'friends called throttghout the day and evening to extend congratu- lations. r Mrs. Elliott have httiarss. k. d a tv three sons and tent daughter, 'Bertram of Goderich; Alex,, Blstevale road; GeOage of Ottawa, and Mrs. H. Mit- chell, of town. One son passed away several years ago, RICHELIEU HEADS TO STAND TRIAL $45,000 Lost by Westere Ontario Farmers, Some in. This Vicinity. Police Magistrate W. 13. Hender- son of London. on Tuesday 'afternoonruon committed for trial Samuel A. Rich- ardson and James MiDonell of Mon- treal,on charges e s conspiracy 6e of con I't acy to de- . > fraud Western Ontario farmers who shipped, cattle through the Richelieu Corporation, of which Richardson and p MacDonell were, respectively, Presi- dent and Vice -President. The Mag- istrate dismissed a charge against E. A. D, Morgan, K. C,, Montreal, ;the company's : lawyer and director, who took the stand on his own behalf to protest that there was no title of evi- dence against him, that he had never discussed the company's affairs with any one in Ontario and that he had never seen or talked with any of the Crown's nine witnesses. The Magis- trate held that there was no evidence of guilty knowledge being held by both Richardson and MacDonell and also by J. Stanley Gay, Shedden, the company's Ontario agent, who turned King's evidence yesterday and whose own trial was accordingly delayed- • Att auditor stated that farmers in Western Ontario lost about $45,000 in transactions with the company, which for .a time received Federal Govern- ment subsidies. It eventually went into bankrutcy. GAVE ADDRESS IN LONDON R. J. Scott, President of U. F. 0. Addressed Threshermen. Stating that within the past few months Canada has entered upon a new and nobler statesmanship, R. J. Scott, of Belgrave, president of the United Farmers of Ontario, promised that all reform measures destined to relieve the lot of the fanner and the great masses of the people will re- ceive the independent and whole- hearted support of the U. F. O. org- anization. Addressing a banquet at the Hotel London, which brought the 21st an- nual nual convention of the Ontario Bro- therhood of Threshermen to a close, Mr. Scott lauded the Mass Buying' Commission and the new Farmers' Creditors Arrangement Act. He .pro- mised that the U. F. O. would hold various district meetings to explain the latter act to the farmeee incl tell thein how to make Ilan of it, inviting the official comity m.seiyer to attend; and a,504, IMr. Scott further promised that at • thesc meetings radical savings in fer- tilizerP urchases would be offered.. farnmers through co-operative effort, and hintedt d thatt the U. F. O. may as- sist all Ontario farmers as a purchas- ing agent for various farm necessit- ies. AUXILIARY PLAN CAFETERIA SUPPER The January meeting of the Even- ing Auxiliary of the United Church was held on Tuesday evening, at the home of Mrs. A. W. Irwin, with 18 present. The meeting was in charge of Miss Blanche Bennett, and follow- ing the singing of the opening hymn, Miss R. Sanderson and Miss C. Gan- nett,' offered prayer; A solo, "1 think when 1. read that sweet story of ctid" was beautifully rendered by Miss Jeart Zurbrigg, accompanied by Miss Mar- jory Gibson. Mrs. A. Field gave a paper on "Temperance". The Scrip- ture lesson was read by Miss lit. Gib- son svho also gave the devotional. The nervi study boot:, "Builders of the Indian Church" was introducedby Miss Beatrice Joynt, who dealt with the first two chapters, which was very interesting, Mrs. G. W, Howson then. epol c briefly on the missionary wort- in India from 1984 to 1934. Mrs. J, 0. Hnbkirk also spoke on the work done in the early days in India, Miss Janet Ivfuray read a paper, "Looking Backward" by Dr, Margaret McKell- ar. Mrs. G, L. taker then called for. the reports of the past year, which all showed the very keen interest taken in the different offices. The alloca- tion df $300.00 had been met. The newly -elected president, Mrs. W, A. Galbraith, then tools the chair , for the 'i)tisinegs discussion. Plans were made to hold a cafeteria supper in February, final arrangements to be made at tlte'itext meeting, after which the benediction was pronounced.