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HURON PRESBYTERY
U. CHURCH MEET
The Huron Presbytery met
Wingham on Tuesday, April 26t
As both the Presbytery and th
Presbytery. and the Presbyterial ne.
•at the sane time the .Baptists kinin
coffered the .use of 'their church fo
the ministers and lay delegates, an
the Presbyterial assembled in th
.auditorium of the United Church.
The Presbytery was opened b
the Moderator, Rev, W. P. Lane, o
Seaforth, at 9,80 a.m. After the de
notional exercises, the Secretary
Rev. W. A. Bremner, read the min
utes of the last.Presbytery nieetin
and had them confirmed.
All communications were nes
.read and dealt with.
The Rev. C. C. Keine, of Dungan -
mon, gave the inspirational address
from Romans V. Shortly before 12
o'clock the 25 ministers and lay
delegates formed in groups to pre-
pare their reports for the afternoon.
The morning session being closed
the men repaired to the. basement of
the Tjnited • Church where a most
appetizing dinner was prepared by
the ladies of the congregation.
After doing justice to the inner
man a hearty vote of thanks was
tendered to the ladies and the amen
:returned to the Baptist church for
the afternoon session.
Devotional' exercises were con-
ducted and the business of the Pres-
bytery proceeded.
The convenors of the various
ccmmittees were called- upon for
their reports. The reports being
discussed and disposed of the Pres-
bytery then nominated and balloted
for the delegates 'to the Conference
which will be held in St. Thomas in
June.
The business being completed the
Moderator pronounced the benedic-
tion and all repaired to their homes
after an enjoyable and profitable
day.
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LOCAL AND PERSONAL
Standard Formaldehyde 29c lb„
1VlcKibbon's Drug Store.
Mr. Roderick McLeod, of Mitc
ell, was in town last week.
Mrs. C. Newman Jr. visited la
rveelc with friends in Exeter.
Mr. George Casentore and fano
have moved to Shallow Lake.
Miss Norma Coutts, of Stratfor
was at her home over Saturday.
Mr. Wm. Brawley is home fro
college for the summer vacation.
Mrs. Fenn of Parkhill,' is visitin
with her daughter, Mrs. Burgman.
The New Ford V8 will be on dis
play Friday and Saturday, April 2
and 30th,
W. E. Chapman, Seaforth, spent
Sunday with his daughter, Mrs. A.
J. Walker.
Mr. Gordon Deyeil and family are
moving into town and will reside on
Bristol 'Terrace. -
Mr. and Mrs. John Gorbutt spent
Sunday in Clinton visiting Mr. and
:.Mrs. Vic Laughlean.
Dr. Marvin L. Craig has -returned
to Toronto, after spending a few
•days at his home here.
Be sure to see the New Ford V8
Friday and Saturday this week, •on
display at the Ford -Garage,
Miss Sadie E. Sinnamon, Wing.;
'hamJct., is visiting her cousin, Miss
Doreen 'Lynne, of Molesworth.
Rev. Kenneth and Mrs. lelacLean
were in Georgetown last week at-
tending the funeral of a friend,
'Mrs. Earl Johnston, of Listowel,
was called to town on account of
• the death of Me. 'W. J. Howson.
Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Howson, of
Arthur, were in town attending the• funeral of the late W J. Rowson:
Standard Formaldehyde 29c lb., at
McKibbon's Drug Store.
Mr. and, Mrs.. Edgar McMichael,
' Toronto, spent Sunday with 'Mr. and
Mrs, Wm. McMichael,' Wingham
Jet.
Mr. and. Mrs. E. Merkley, of Lon-
don, motored here on Sunday to vis-
it Miss Eva Bolt, who had the mis-
fortune to.' break her ankle,
Mr, Ewen Simpson, Innisfail, Al-
berta, has returned West, having
come ,cast to attend the funeral of
his brother, 'R. W, 'Simpson.
Mr, and Mrs. Mei(inney and fameily,, Sarnia, motored to Wittghant
• over the week -end to visit her pare
eats, Mr, ancl. Mrs, John Anderson,
Mr. J. W. lushfield, Mr. T. Pelle,
Mr, J. IL Crawford and Mrs, J. A.
Morton were -in Goderich last` week
a,ttenditrg the ftuneral of the late 1,V,• Coates,
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WINGHAM, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, APRIL 28th, 1932
WINGHAp 1'S TWIN DOLLAR DAYS,
FRIDAY ANI SATURDAY, APRIL 29th, 30th
SHOP ON THESE DAYS AND SAVE MONEY
With Each Dollar You Send You Get a Ticket o- The
n Draw
The Merchants of Wingham are
holding a great selling event on Fri-
day and Saturday of: this week, The
stores will abound with bargains
that will please the most thrifty of
shoppers.
Stores that offer you Dollar Day
Specials will display the Dollar Day
:pennants in their windows,
Ail roads lead to Wingham for.
this big event. Make sure you cash
in on these special values that are
meant for you,
Fifteen prizes will be given away
to lucky purchasers. Will you be
one of the lucky persons? Every
dollar you spend in the stores that
display the Dollar Day - Penitents
will ,entitle you to a ticket on the
draw.. Be sure you get your tickets
when you make your - purchases.
Write your name and address plain-
ly on the tickets and deposit in the
box in the store where you make
the purchase. The draw will be
made at the Advance -Times office
at 11 p.m. Saturday, April 30th, and
no tickets will be given out by the
merchants after. 10 p.rn. on Satur-
clay.
Twin Dollar Days is a wonderful
name for this big sale as Dollars
and dollars will be saved by those
who purchase in Wingham on these
days—Friday and Saturday of This
Week.
CELEBRATED THEIR
GOLDEN WEDDING
;eve very surprising a pleasant event
took place on Wednesday, April 20,
when the near relatives and a few
friends of 50 years ago met at the
home of Mr. and Mrs, David Ken-
nedy near Whitechurch to celebrate
with them on their golden wedding
anniversary
At 12.36 the guests, about 25 sa
for Prizes.
The following are the list of priz-
es to be drawn for Saturday •even-
ing:
H, E. Isard & Co., "Merchandise"
value $5.00.
W. J. Greer, "Pair of Shoes" val-
ue $5.00,
King Bros., "Down Comforter",
value $9.50, -
McAvoy's Drug Store, "Cash"
$10.00.
Radio Shop "Flashlight", value
$2.25.
Walker Store, "Merchandise", val-
ue $7.00, -
Advance -Times, "1 Year Subscrip-
tion" value $2.00.
H. Brown "Merchandise", value
$8.50.
Rae & Thompson "Coleman
Lamp" value $8.50.
'Williams' Jewellery Store, "Half
Dozen Butter Spreaders," value
$3,75.
A. 5. Walker, "CardTable," val-
ue $2.00.
Dominion Store "Bag of Bread
Flour" value $2.60. .
Hanna & Co. "Merchandise" val-
ue $5.00, .
Mundy's Grocery, "Merchandise" -
value $3.50.
Advance -Times "1 Year Subscrip-
tion" value $2.00.
OBITUARY
William James Howson
William James Howson, one of
Winhatn's highly respected citizens
and businessmen, passed away in the
Wingham General Hospital on Sun-
day. He was born in Halton Coun-
ty, near Georgetown, 77 years ago,
but for the past 50 years has been
a resident of this district, -having
t been engaged in the milling business •
BRUSSELS EDITOR
LAID TO REST
John L. Kerr, proprietor of tl
Brussels Post, : paseed away at h
home early last Thursday mornin
following. a brief illness of - hea
trouble, The deceased man was to
en ill about two weeks ago, but w
not thought to be seriously i11; an
the news came as a great shock t
his wide circle of friends and bus
ness associates.
The late Mr. Kerr was born i
:Brussels 48 years ago, a son of Mr
W. H. Kerr and the late Mr. Ker
He. received his education' there an
at the Stratford ,Business Colic
and at an early age entered th
newspaper business with his father
later operating the Blyth Standar
and Clinton News -Record. Abou
seven years ago, "due to illness o
his father, Mr. Kerr returned t
Brussels and took charge of th
Post. -
Twenty-five years ago he wa
married to Miss Lottie Jean, daugh
er of Mr. and Mrs. George Brown
she having Passing away two years
ago. Surviving are his mother, Mrs
H. Kerr, Brussels, and one dau-
ghter, Mary Helen. -
Following a short service at the
some, a public service was held in
he United. Church. The address
zvas given by Rev. Mr..AiIin, Tor-
nto, with Rev. Mr. Walden, Lon -
on, and Rev. William Moore, pas -
or of Brussels Prisbyterian church,
ssisting. During the service, Miss
arrie Hingston sang "One Sweet -
y Solemn Thought." The service
vas under the auspices of the Mas-
tic Order, over 75 members mar-
ling in the procession.
The active pallbearers were: W.
. Bell, Brussels; . M. Scott, Len-
on; - Fred Wigg, eaforth; H. Mc-
rian, R. Tasker. ti -
Honorary pallbeairers were: D. R.
unninghani, Jame McFadaean, N.
F. Gerry, George erguson, George
Muldoon, Dr. Janmee Anderson, W.
A. Grewar, William Gillespie, Cleve
Baeker.
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down to a sumptuous dinner served in Wingham for the past 32 years, cemetery,
by members of the family. The Prior to this he resided in Teeswa- During the services many who
table of the bride of 50 years ago ter for 18 years, where he carried came from a distance were unable
was decorated with gold trimmings, on a similar` business. His wife, to gain admission to the church.
At the close of the dinner, Rev. Lizzie Ada Colvin, predeceased hies- The beautiful floral tributes - testi-
Mr. Pollock made an address eon- 1n July of last year. fled. to the esteem in which Mr.
rattr.lating the bride and groom on Surviving are teva sons, Fraree -Kerr was held.
their life's work and wishing them and Dr. George, of Wingham; one
many more years together. i daughter, Mrs. D. O. McKinion, of Western Bishop in Wingham
: After dinner Messrs. Archie And- 'Toronto.' There are two sons de- Right Rev, Rix, D.D. Bishop- n
ceased, Frederick and Richard,• the - f
erson, of St. Helens, and Mike Do- Caledosvia,• will hold a service in St.
land of Lucknow (who , had played latter who was killed in the Great Paul's Church on Tuesday evening
the music for the reception 50 years war; also - three brothers and one next at 7.30. This will be a special
missionary appeal for the distressed
areas of the West.
ago) entertained the guests. leer, sister of which there was a family
Boland played several numbers on .of 17; A. M. Howson, who is a twin
his violin of the real old time mus- brother, of Arthur, Ont.; M. H. of
ic, which were very much enjoyed Calgary; Dr. T. E. of Saginaw,
by all present. Mich.; Mrs. D. Brockieband of Ar -
Others Who were present related ' tliur.
many amusing incidents that happ- The funeral service was conducted
n at the home of his son Frank, on
c ed 50years ago, some remember -
f
ing that it was a cold stormy night, Minnie Street, Tuesday afternoon by
To Mr. and Mrs. Kennedy were Rev. Sydney Davison of the United
born eleven children, of whom nine Church of which lie was a member,
are .still living, there . are nine assisted by Rev. Griffin Thompson,
grandchildren and two great -grand- of Hamilton. The palbearers were:
children. B. Crulkshanks, Arnold Baime, R.
Late in the afternoon the guests H. Lloyd' W. Wellwood, G. Cruick-
departed expressing their joy at be- shanks, E, S. Copeland..
ing present and wishing them many Interment Was made Wingham
more Cemetery,
years of health and happiness.
Takes. Over White Rose Station . Mrs,- John F. Messer
Mr. Jack Reavie:lsas taken over the It is with a feeling of regret that
White Rose Service Station opposite we chronicle the death of Mrs. John
Lepard's Hotel, and solicits a share F. Messer, of the boundary line of
Morris, after a continued illness,
of your patronage. Prompt, court- Slte was a patient sufferer and bore
eons service at all times. her illness with Christian confi-
Purchases BlacksmithShop dcnce. Her maiden name was Mar-
Having purchased the Blacksmith tha McKinney, She was born on the
Shop 'and business of Mr. S. Young,
I' am ready to serve the public with
an honest price and first quality
service' in horseshoeitig and all kinds
of woodwork repairing. W. F. Jack-
son.
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Wednesday IMPORTANT NOTICE
The four ical Doctors of
Wingham 'observe the Wednes-
day half holt from May lst to
Sept. 30th, a ixig to the follow-
ing arrangements.
Dr. Redmond
ill be at home the
first Wednes afternoon of each
month.
Dr. Colborne will - be at home the
second Wedn afternoon of each
month.
7r•. Calder r be- at home the
third Wednesday -1 each month.
Dr, Stewart will be at home the
fourth Wedne of each month,
Hospital Bridge and Euchre
A bridge and euchre held by the
Ladies' Auxiliary to the General Hos
pital, in the council chambers last
Thursday afternoon, was well attend-
ed, twelve tables being played. Mrs.
H. C. MacLean was winner of the
bridge prize and Mrs. Hingston was
successful in capturing first prize for
euchre. The prize for the most lone
hands was won by Mrs. Everick. At
the conclusion of the games after-
noon. tea was served.
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W.C,T.U. Meetiscg
The April streeting of the W.C.T.
U. was held at the home of Mrs. G.
Mason, President, Mrs. R. Tyndall,
presiding. Meeting opened with
prayer by Mrs. Lloyd, Bible reading
with comments, Mrs, - Jew. Ander-
son, reading entitled "Stand by Pro-
hibition" by illrs. Gowans; Miss M.
Campbell rendered a solo which was
very much appreciated. Business ov-
boundary line of Morris and has 'er, the meeting came to a close with
continued to live there ever since. Prayer by Mrs. Joynt.
She was in her sixty-fifth year, and
was married forty years ago this
coming December. -
Surviving are her husband and a A meeting of the Helton Football
family of four: Gordon, on, the Association was held at the Dick
homestead, Maimie (Ms's. Raymond .House, Seaforth" on Seturdav even
Elliott) of Tureberry, Harvey and ing last to organize for the
g ap-
Charles of Toronto, also one grand- pi'oaehing season. A Cup has been
child, Lois Elliott, and ane sister, put tip by the president, Mr, Leo
Stephenson, open to any team in
Huron 'County. • All teams interested
in entering the League games for
1932 are requested to notify the
President, Mr; Leo Stephenson, Sea -
forth, R. R. No. .2, an or, before
May' 7th A :fleeting of all members
tvill be held at the • Dick . House, air.
Scaforlh, on Saturday evening, May
7th, whet the final details of organ--
ization will be completed. A fee, of
$2 a team to enter payable on or
before May 7th..
FOOTBALL
Mrs. W. S. Ring, of Turnberry.
The funeral service - was conduct-
ed on Wednesday at 2 o'clock froin
her late residence by the Rev. Wm,
Patterson, of .Blttevale Presbyterian
Church,' of which site was a valued
member. The 'Pallbearers were her
six nephews:: Ross and' Percy
Lyle, William, , Eldon and Archie
McKinney, •
The floral',tributes were piany and
beautiful showing the high este-ant
in which she was held.
ANNUAL MEETING OF HURON PRESBYTERIAL
OF THE W. M. S. OF THE UNITED CHURCH
Subscriptions $2,04 Per Year.
Nearly four hundred women from
all parts of the county gathered in
Wingham United Church for the 6th,
Annual meeting of the Huron. Pres-
byterial of the Woman's Missionary
Society of the United Church, on
Tuesday, April 26. The President
Mrs. W. P. Lane of Seaforth, pre-
sided at all sessions.
The morning session was opened,
with prayer by Mrs. R. Wightncan
of Blyth, Mrs, W. H, Willis then
welcomed the visitors on behalf of
the Wingham Auxiliary, to which
Miss, Eveline Nott of Egmondville,
replied with a pleasing word of
thanks. The roll call showed a
splendid delegation from nearly all
of the 62 auxiliaries, 2 Young- Wo-
men's Auxiliaries, 13 Mission Cir-
cles, 34 Mission Bands and 22 Baby
Bands which comprise Huron Pres-
byterial. The Cor. -Sec., Mrs. And-
rew, of Goderich, told us that we
have 2112 auxiliary members, hav-
ing received 30 new life 'members
during the year. A very encourag-
ing feature was the report of nett/
organizations during the year: 2
new Young Women's Auxiliaries, 4
new Mission Circles, 2 new Mission
Bands, 4 new C.G.I.T. Groups and 2
new Ilaby Bands. In reporting the
work of the Associated Helpers,
Mrs. Connor; of Kippen, explained
that the object of tici\department is
to meet the needs of those ;women
who are unable to attend the 'mis-
sionary meetings. She reported. 322
Ilmnapsramart
members contributing- almost $500
to the funds. Mrs, Johns of Elnt-
rille, spoke .on behalf of the Auxil-
iary paper "The Missionary Month-
ly," 1440 copies being taken, e. large
increase over the previous year. She
told the great educative value of the
paper and -urged for an every-,neme
ber canvass.
The work of the Strangers' De-
partment was stressed by Mrs. For-
ster of Londesboro, whodeclared
that this was one of the important
work of the Society, to care for the
stranger within our gates, to visit
the sick and to speed the outgoing
members with letters of introduct-
ion to their new homes.
The Temperance Sec.; Miss Mur-
ray, of Exeter, urged the co-opera-
tion of our women with the W.C.T.
L'. in forwarding the - temperance
cause.
The Treasurer's et 1 d
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SPLENDID LECTURE
ON INDIA. GIVEN
The Salvation Arany Citadel was
well 'filled last 'Wednesday night
when a special lecture was given by
Hire Singh, whose English name is
Edgar Hoe, on India. .Mayor W. FL
Willis actedas chairniari and intro-
duced, the speaker.
Hire Singh is one of the Salvation
Army's oldest missionary officers,
having attained his . present high.
rank after 40 years ;of faithful and
efficient service. The conuriissioner
knows India like a book and his
lecture on that country provedvery,interesting to those whoheard him.
In his remarks he stated that India,
religious and mysterious, is the Ar-
my's oldest and most extensive mis-
sion field. They began their work
there 48 years ago, when Judge
Tcuker, later Commissioner Booth
Ticker, relinquished his high posit-
ion in the Indian Civil Service, join-
ed the Army and commenced oper-
ations in Bombay, September, 1882_
year besides
$17,879.64 during the The adoption of Indian ;,v;ad, dress,
gave supplies to the Indian Has- names and customs lain and
pirate and Schools to the value of
his associates remarkable. access to
rice people of that country, and the
$1500. In addition to this, every work spread very rapidly, He went
auxiliary sent bales of relief to the
stricicc n areas of the West. It was
gratifying
to say that the Army now oper-
gratifying to learnthat for the first
three months of 1932 the givings
had increased $225 over the sante
perior of 1931. TheSec. of Christ-
ian Stewardship urged the further taking the Army's "War Cry" is
use of the envelopes and asked that published in nine languag
serve phase of Christian Stewardship g es in In-
(Continued on page Five) dia, and in addition a monthlymag-
ates to India, hospitals and dispen-
saries, Montes for children, for pris-
oners, for fallen women, - colonies.
for beggars and for criminal tribes.
To assist them in this huge under -
OBITUARY
John Somers
The- death occurred in Clinton
Hospital on Wednesday of John
Somers, son of the late Richard and
Mrs. Somers, pioneer residents of
Blyth. The deceased was born in
Blyth where he remained until he
engaged in fanning on the Wawa-
noslc-Huliett boundary where he re-
mained until ill -health compelled
him to vacate the farm and move to
town. A few weeks ago he con-
tracted the flu which in his already
weakened condition was the cause of
his death. Mr. Somers was a mem-
ber of Old St. Andrew's church and
when health permitted took an ac-
tive part in its organizations.
He is survived by his widow Yvho
was formerly Gertrude Smith, of - E.
Waivanosh, •also two sons, Elmer
and Glen. Beside his immediate
fancily he is survived by three sis-
ters, Mrs. A. Ewing, Toronto; Mrs.
Cumming and Miss Jessie Somers,
Blyth; and four brothers, David, of
•VVingltant; Robert, Archie and Fred
of Blyth. The funeral was held on
Friday from his residence, Queen st,
north to Union cemetery, service
being conducted by Rev. E. L. An-
derson,
CLEVER PLAY
azine in eight languages. India is
one of the 81 countries in which the
• Salvation Army Operates. The
castes, the people, the women, the.
. WILL SHOW HERE religions of India, and many other
important items were brought out
The select play "Just a Step- 1 by the speaker, • who proved to be
child" will be presented in the Town very interesting.
HaII, Tuesday, May 3rd, under the
auspices of the local firemen. Falls Off Ladder Breaks Ankl
This play was presented by re-
quest in the McKay Hall, Gaderieh,
for its third performance, and at all
fpresentations, the hall was filled to
'capacity. -
! The cast will be the sante here
that so excellentlyperformed ri ormecl in
Goderich and the firemen are to be
An unfortunate - accident occurred
last Saturday, when Miss' Eva Bolt;
Wingham Town Plot, fell from a
ladder. Although the fall was front
only 5 feet up bliss .Bolt fell in such'
a manner that both bones were bro-
ken just above the ankle. The break
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congratulated on securing this high j is a serious one and it will be some
clays entertainment.
Buy your tickets cheerfully from
the firemen es you cannot afford to
iniss this quality presentation.
The regular tweeting of the Wo-
men's Auxiliary to the General Hos-
pital will be held in the Council.
Chamber on Monday afternoon May
2nd, 'at 3.45.
Hydro Interruption_
There will be a .,,.power interrup-
tion on Silnday, May lst, from 2 a.
m. until 8 a.m., and from 2 p.m. to
5 p.sn.
Fred Gorbutt Rev. J. W. West Elected
An old and respected resident of Moderator
Clinton was laid to rest in Clinton" One of the church's outstanding
Cemetery on Thursday in the per- evangelical preachers in Western
son of Fred Gorbutt. Ontario, Rev, J. W. West, of At-
Mr, Gorbutt was in his 69th year. wood, I•iuton County, was elected'
He was a stone mason by trade and moderator of the Hamilton • and
was actively engaged as such for a London Synod of the Presbyterian
great many years. Church in Canada. The Synod is
Surviving hint are his wife, two holding its meeting at Central Pres -
sons, John of Wingham, Albert, of byterian Church, in Brantford.
Syracuse, N.Y., and four daughters, Toronto Minister Called
Mrs. Fred Ohm, Wingham, Mrs. by United Church
Albert I icka:rd, of HolmesvilIe, Mrs.
Fred Snaith and Miss Edith of Port A call was extended by the Office
Huron. ial Board of the Winghatn United
The pallbearers were friends and Cliruch to the Rev. L. H. Currie, of
neighbors of the deceased: Bert Toronto. Although he 'has not for-
Finley, L. Proctor, E. Grigg,
ward Miller and W. Pearson.
Service to Farmers
We are putting in a stock of
Black Diamond point, soles, land -
sides and bolts to fit all snakes of
plows, Homuth & l3eneett, Phone
174W. -
Ed, inaily accepted it is expected and
hoped that he will be able to take
over this charge, succeeding the
• present Minister, Rev. S. Davison,
who will go to Blenheim June lst.
Mr. Currie has been engaged in
special work for the church and
Wingham in general, as well as the
United Cheered), will be happy to
welcome hien to this connnunity.
Special Notice!
The Wednesday Half Holiday will.
be on May 4th, Do not forget to
do Wednesday shopping Wednesday
mornings from now until the end of
September,
Agree to 10% Reduction in Salary
A mutual agreement has been
made for a reduction of approxi-
mately 10% ;in the salaries of 0111-
ployces of . the Hydro ' Department
of Winghatn Utilities Commission.
10 B.P. PROGRAMS
"I'huraday. 7,15- 7:45 p.m., Clcf
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horn Bros., guitars. 7.45 - 8.45, 1.3ob
Dory and his old' timers of Cedar-
ville. -
Friday. 7.15 - 8.rn: Hail ti r
8p.ere, t1 c ,
Saw and Pick, of CJGC, 'London.
8 - 10 pen.., A Special Concert, to
be bi aodcast from Kincardine.
Sunday. 11 „'12, United Service.
7 - 8 p.ni., Presbyterian Service.
Tuesday,` 12 1, Recorded hour
time before Miss Bolt will be able
to be about again.
Basketball Games Thursday
TWO games of basketball will be
Played in the Armouries Thursday
evening. The first game will be at 8
p.m., between the Clinton Collegiate
girls' team and the Whigham 1-ligh
School Girls' team. Immediately
following the first game, the Clinton
Collegiate boys' team will play a
team from the Garrison Club. These
games should prove very interesting
ae the Clinton teams have a repute
tion of playing a fast game. Every-
body welcome.
Westminster Guild Entertain
The Westminster Guild of the
Presbyterian Church, Wingham, en-
tertained Teeswater Guild on Mon-
day
omday evening. After the opening ex-
ercises the Teestvater Guild present-
ed the following programme. A sold
w. s given by Mr. McBurney and an
instrumental by Miss MacNeill. The
quartette gave a very pleasing tune-
ber. A recitation by Miss Gladys
Pletch and an instrumental by Miss `
M. Marshall. A vocal duet by Miss
Wolfe and Mr. McBurney, and a
solo by Miss M. Goble. The meet-
ing was brought to a close by sing-
ing of a hymn and Mr. Hammond
pronounced the benediction, At the
close of the meeting the Westmins-
ter Guild served a lunch and every-
one present spent en enjoyable half
hour.
BOWLING FEE
MAY BE $5.00
At a in ting of the Bowling Club
held last Friday night, in the
Queen's Hotel, the financial state-
ment was adopted and showed, a
balance of .$87.29.
After discussion it was decided
that the meeting adjourn and meet
again Thursday evening, April 28, in
the Council' Chamber at 7.30 p.ni:,
this week. At this meeting the of-
ficers for the ensuing year will be
elected and also the advisability of
changing the annual fee from eight
dollars to- five dollars.
A record.:attendaticc is looked for
at this meeting and all ntcinbere
arcrequcseted to be pre$,ent,