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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance Times, 1929-01-31, Page 1Single Copies, Fill Cents. OLD HOME WEEK OFF TO GOOD START .A good representation of citizens nurned out to the public Ine.etines call- ed lgst Friday night to organize fot the celebration eif the fiftieth anni- YersarY of Wingham as en ineerpor- ated,town. The night was stormy which no doubt kept a (3`Ood nember at home, But notv:/ithstanding this,. thOse W- itt:red were all of one mind, that was to celebrate. The following, officers were ap- . ,pointed; Presidente—Richard Vanstone; Bar- rister. , Vice President—Amos Tipling, .114.fgr. , Seety.—T, j. McLean, Salesman. 'freasurer-!--j. Walton McKibbtm, Druggist. Racing Events—T. C. King, Mer - .chant; A, M., Crawford, Salesman. Sporting Events—H. C. McLean, .Snperintendant. The above named are sponsors for the celebration while the following have agreed to act as Chairmen for the different attractions viz.: Advertising—W. 5, Greer, Shoe Merchant. Decoration --Herb Campbell, Hy- dro Mgr, Transportation—W. F. Burgrna.n, C, N. k Agent Reception --Mayor Thos. Fells. Publiceity—j. W. Hanna, ATerchant. No definite date has been set for lelding- the celebration but it will be either last week or second last week in July, the date being left open for 'a few days to make ,sure not to in- terfere with Teeswater and other places holding celebrations., • With these men named will be add- ed all who are willing to assist on the committees. It is up to the citizens now to come forward and assist in any way they can. It Is hoped that this will be put over big as no pains will be spar- ed by those in charge to make it a success. An office will be opened up for the purpose of 'carrying on the business. Invitatioris will be sent out to all old Winghamites, no matter where, and persons having friends, send in their names and addresses to T. 3, McLean, Secretary and they will be sent an invitation. It is.up to all good ciitizens .no mat- ter whether living here for the past fifty years or have come irito the town the past year, to sant theirlshoul- der to thewheeland make this cele- bration a real one to be remembered. Now all together. The dates will be announced in next week's paper, • TOISONING IS FATAL WILLIAM RODGER Residents of East Wesvainish and the vicinity were gliocked on Friday sts learn of the sudden •death of Will- iam Rodger, fourth concession of E. Wawanosh. The deceased had been in his :usual good 'health until Wed- nesday when he complained of,a pain in his right arm. On .a rdoctor being called it styes discovered that blood poisoning- had deeeloped. Dr. Mack- lin of Godeidch was also called and everything possible ,done but death ended ,his terrible stiffening on Fri- ' day 'morning. He is sui-vived by his wife, one daughter, Mary, and ,six sons, Edward, in Hullett; Eminerson in.the west; D, C. in the garage busi- ness; Norman, Leelie and Ralph. The deceased man was a valued Illember of Westfield Upited Church on the Auburn. Circuit 'being teacher of the Bible Class +for the past four years. Fttneral arrangements have net been made awaiting the arrival -of Dem- ersot from the West. !HOSPITAL EUCHRE The \Notice's Auxiliary to the -General Hospital will hold a Euchre and Dance M. the Council Chattber oh Thursday evening, February 7th. Steeper's 'Orchestra in attendance. Cards at 8,30 sharp, Your pa.trottage is solicited in tiid of the hospital. 'SALVATION ARMY ! A lantere Service will be held on 'Iltutsday, February 7th at 8 o'clockt Admisslon—Silver collection, , Worn out Goloshes, Rubber Boots, and Rubbers, need riot be thrown .a.Way. We repair them at little cost, 'Greer's Shoe Store, Wi h Which is Amalgamated The Goalie Vidette and VVrox er News. WINGHAM ONTARIO, THURSDAY JANUARY 31st, 1929 UNITED CHURCH MAY,INSTALL A NEW ORGAN AND DECORATE THE CHURCH •A spirit of optimism and goodwill the past year, enaking particular men- . pervaded the Annual Congregational tion of his work with the junior cho Meeting held at the Wingthain United Dr. Redmond, Clerk of the Sessi Church Tuesday of last week, Jan- stated ,that 55 nevv members ha uary 22nd, Despite very unfavorable been received on profession of fa weather 123 members attendedarid by certificate, and that "27 ha Follewing. brief ,deirotional eex.er- been, iernosed by deathand cert cises, and the election of Rev. Davi- cate, a'net increase of 28 This mak on as ehairmare of -the meeting., re- the present membership 730, ports were heard from the various ',The tretthurer's statement was a f subsidary organizations of the church ting climax to a series of spend exeerpts fromwhich follow, reports. Mr. Mills was able to sta The Sunday School report came that not only had the Anniversa first, 'indicating an Sictive enrollinent objective of $800.00 been attained, b of 256 Members, of which the "ttver- also the church had reached, a age attendance for the .year was 197; slightly exceeded, their objective in addition there \Ire 25 members ort: $4000.00 for the Missionary a the Cradle Roll. The Sunday School Maintenance Fund; this seam not i raised $250.00 for A/fissions last Year, chiding ebout $1200.00 raised for t Mr. F. k Howson is the susserin- Wonsen's‘'Missionary Society, T te.nclantreport also indicated a normal ba The Young People's Society report- ance in the General, Fund for loe ed that an ever-inei-easing number church, purposes. of counter -attractions -makes it diffi- Dr. Redmond expressed gratific cult to maintain attendance at the tion al the splendid reports from tl young People's Meetings. However, numerous departments of the churc meetings were held weekly except He drew attention to the act th during the summei• months. Mr. G, this reflects great credit on the e L. 'Baker was president during 1928, forts of Mr. and Mrs. Davison, art and the incoming president is Arnold is: indicative of the fruits of the Vint. labours. The Young Ladies' Bible class, I)r, Irwin spoke in endorsation known as the Philaletha Cla.ss is a Dr. Redinond's remarks commendin very active organization, and report-- the work of Mr. and Mrs. DaViSO ed a number of interesting and in DurMg his remarks. he appealed fo spirn atioal midweek. enectings addit- a. more genei-al use of the duplex et ional, of course, to their regula.r Sun- velope system of contributing, -whic day sessions. Would obviate the need of soecial e Another young Ladies' organization forts locally at the eild of each yea is the 'Victory Mission Circle, waw ho nd hh W icould also conform to ti held their monthly meetings at the requests of ,the General Connell i homes of their ntembers, these meet- helping redUce heavy interest expel Subscriptions $2.00 per ye FATAL ACCIDENT AT GUNN-SON-OLA }-1. Bolt, an employee at the Gunn -Son -Ola factory, died on Sa.tenrday morning from injuries re - on, eeived on 'Thursday when a Piege of yb timber he was cutting` 00 a rip saw, ith became loose in hisi hands and flung ve with terrific force against•the young man's abdomen.K',Photigh knocke.d es down by the blow he walked home, and suffered no pain, a doctor coveripg a slight discoloration about 1€1 the siz.e of 'a-. fifty cent piece. In an te hour a severe pain attacted- him, and rr: on a recurrence of the same the doc- tit tor hurried him to the hospital, where nd an operation was performed. The of doctor found the bpwel burst for a- nd bout fou e inches. Realizing. the pa- tient's condition as extremely Critical be the doctor had hopes for recovery, he but was unable to check an ittack of pgritonitis which- developed, and the al young man passed away ea.rly. Satur- day morning. The tragic eVe'nt cast a-- gloom over the factory where he ?e leas a popular employee. He had on - 11. ly been married short time to a at Miss Purvis from near Ducknow, who survives, also six sisters, Mrs. Milton d Bruce and Mrs. A. Mitchell, Wing- ir ham; Mrs. M. Moore, Rockwood; Mrs. John Purdon, -Whitechurch; Mrs °I A. G. Fox, Brandon, and Sara at g home. The funeral was held on Tees - ''' day afternoon from the Baptist church r with interment in Winghain cernetery. h LOCAL AND PERSONAL f - ings being of a social nature as well ses. as having the missionary spirit and Mr. .Davison expressed for Mr object the name implies. Through Davison and himself their apprecia the medium of fees, systematic givs titan of,, the remarks by Dr. Redmon ing and then annual; bazaar this or, and De. hwin, stating that such skin gantzation was able to contribute, expressions were „a great source of. $330.00 to Missions last year. The encouragement to them both. Circle has 14 life members and 37 The following- officers were elected annual members. The Mission Band report, present- ed by Betty Walker, was also moat enlightening:- , This junior organiza- tion have 45 members, ttnd at tinil- y:Me meetings have had an average tietendarice of 40: These meeting have yaried missionary education with missionary activities, and on two oc- casions the young folk en tertained their enclathers. This group raised $100.00 for the inissionaly cause. The band is doing splendid 13 OJ un- der , the leadership Of Mrs.• Burgman ttnd Mrs. VanWyck, The C, G. I. T. (Canadian Girls in Training) is. another group under the motherly wing of the W. M, S. Mar. garet Finlay gave an 'interesting re- port of the activities of these girls, who are under the leadership of 'Mrs. (Rev) Davison, 'assisted by Miss J. Murray. The weekly meetings 'stress the four -fold life ex.erriplified in Jesus Christ. "And Jesus increased in wis- dom and stature, and in favor with Goa and Irian." An average of 22 members have attended these weekly meetings. Largely' through their own efforts and ingenuity these girls raised $i80.94, for Which they ae- coent as f011oWs7--"We Sent $20.00 to the W.. AL S. Presbyterial Secretary, gave the Y., P, S. $5:00' toward their misSionary budget, sbnt $5.00 to the Welsh Miners' Relief; besides this we havegsent bonds caf cheer to shut-in metribers' of our church on different oceasiorts, and tit Christmas time took fruits, candy etc., to the patiente and staff of the Winghant Hospital at a .cost of about $12.03, We have on hand $40,00." The Women's Missionary Society I:aotetersf,or Hanna's advt. on Page 5. S Attention. Have your skat- 1_ es sharpened at Greer's, 10c a pair. I See the new Stromberg-Carlson A. s. ' C. Models with prices, in the Radio - Shop, Ad on another page, 4 Mrs. 0. Gilchrist and Miss Eliza - d beth Gilchrist are spending six or eight weeks in West Virginia. Our complete stock of Leather Top Rubbers is being' sold at big Cut Prices, Greer's Shoe Store. Reeve James H. Brown of Tees - water and a brothentsof W. J. BroWn of Wingham, is Warden of Bruce for 1920. Miss Nina Haugh is spending a -few weeks at the Ironic of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. 5. A. Haugh, Diagonal to replace those now retiring: Menibers of Sessimi-J. McMichael Alex, Reid, W. 5. Howson, j. H. Hop per, Robt. Currie Sr., 'T. H. Gibson and G M. Proctor. Committee of Stewards—G, T. Rob ertson, F, R. Howson, j. A. Mills, E -Wilkinson and C. W. Lloyd. :Dr. A, -)S Irwin apd Mr. W. A. Gal braithwere re-elected auditors. Mr. T. I-1. Gibson brohehed the sub ject of a new organ for the church expressing the thought that not only is a new organ very badly needed but that also the effort that wolsk need to beputforth to secure it would contribute to the best -interests of the spiritual life of Oar church 11,11 GibSon's views were endorsed by Mr, Howson, Mr. Greer and Dr. Red - Tend, and in the course .01 remarks by these gentlemen, the need .for redetorating the interior of the church and providing it new kitchen and oth- er eooms at the back of the building -Were also stressed. Dr. Redmond followed these re- marks with a motion, seconded by Mr. T. T. Field, that in the opinion of this meeting' the official board should . take steps to procure a new organ. and make some other improve- ments to the church building, It was quite evident that the meeting was heartily ill acCOrd with this motion and it carried unanimously. A social gathering followed the business, meeting, fuocheonbeing served by the Ladies' Aid Society, andduring the course of.the hutch - eon the Canadian Girls le Traiang sang a number of group songs which were thoroughly enjoyed by the ga- therings Appreciation was expressed for the report 24 life members and 70 annual entertainment provided' and the meets members, and an average attendance ing concluded with the singing of the of 88 at the "twelve regular meetings, They reached theirobjective of $750, Mrs. Win. Field was the president. during 1928.. , The Trail Rangers. is the boys' group corresponding' to the C. 0. I.: and their meetings also are de- voted to the development of the four- fold life—mentel, sehysigal, apirittal and social, Thongh the group has Ott :Friday evening of lase week, the onlY a, membership of twelve, the locals journeyed to Lucknow and boys . report iegnlar midweek meet- participated in one of the best games ings. Harty Brawley gave the re- ever played in Lticknoiv tink. The poet. The group is under the leaderplay was fast from start to finish, ship of 'MorriS Chtistie, and ROnald with numerotts penalties being given Cowley is Grand Chief. to each teani. At the end of sixty The Ladies' Aid Society gave a re.., minutes .the scare stood 14, which rt, of their work tiering the year. Made neeessary the playing of over- ey have- tafee(1 $450,00 tebich haS time periods in which even after 80 en expended in improvements and minutes rerriained unchanged. The upkeep of the parsonttge 'and chnrch. game WM not be 'replayed unless it Mr, Christie gave an informal 10 has some bearing on the group stand - port of tlie Choir's aetivities doring ing,. doxology, followed by benediction. "The best congregational meeting ever attended," is the remark heard by the writet several tirnes since, JUNIORS TIE IN 90 MINUTE'S f)0 Th. be Read. . Afareele-,-75e. Reset within three days, 25c: Not more than 2 resets given at these parlours. Mrs. C. Adams—Miss G: Robertson, The Radio Shop has a few second hand battergsoPerated •sets 10 good condition for quick sele. Make us an offer, after you have heard theM. • The regular meeting of -the Wo- men's Auxiliary to the General Hos- pital, will be held in the Council Chamber on Monday afternoon, Feb- inary 4th at 3, 45 p,m, •• Mrs. J. A: Haugh received word kik week of the death ofher be:other, Victor :Hasten; of Vancouver,. B. C. Viceor was born on the • ave. Fourth line of Mortis, near Belgr Radio Station 1.0 P will present a. .13and Coneert next Sunday at 4.15. The music will be supplied by- the Witig,hant Band and Your Word of continent will be welcome V,Kr„Cullen Bryant of Hunon Coll- ege, London, who conducted .the .ser- vices in. St.. 'Paul's Anglican Church, on, Sunday, sPent the week -end at the homes. of his annt, Mrs. Mary Finch, Win ghatm. Ladies , of the I.Initest Church W, A/L. Se, remember. 'to keep next Tuest day afternoon, Pehreary 5th, rfree.fem the :\Al. NI. a meeting. •Your prees ence.is eSsential. Mrs. F. fiewson7s group begin' the study book this 1110e- th. Come. out so as to miss none Of it,' as. it l'it0TaiStS CO be very in- teresting this year. Rev, W. CTICW, of Lucknow, re- ceived the sad news Wednesday mor- ning of the death of his brother, the ReV. George. Craw, of VictoriaIptr. 'bog Ont., and he left by the atlas noon train for that places The late Mr. Craw expired io cutter while returning. from Port McNicholl, where he gave a Masonic address, The regular :meeting of the W. C. T, 1.1. Was ,held at the home of Mrs. Frank Buchanan on Thursday, Jan- uary 24th, The president, Mrs..Tyn- presidicig, After the opening ex- ercises and business was over, clip sheet was cOndlleted by MI'S. Tyntial. A solo by Mre, Rae and instrumental by jean Copeland and Betty Walker were much appreciated. There was ood attendance. ST. ANDREW'S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH SHOWS MATERIAL PROGRESS IN 192$ those Who -braved the elements on Tuesday eveniieg of last week and at- tended the annual meeting of St. An- drew's Presbyterian Church, must have been heartened not , only with the attendance, but by the very splen- did and encouraging reports present- ed. The Treasurer's statement ac- eounted for ordinary revenue of $6801.52 and the expenditure $202.45 in excess. EteyeloPe contributions totalled $3358,25, open collections $493.38, and $1220.55 from a free-will offering towards church decoration. Missions, the heartpulse,of con- gregational life, reaehed a new high enerk last year with $1464.25 contrib- uted by the congregation, to which is added $100 fratrt the Sabbatla School, $25.00 from the Rally Day, and $75 from ths: Westminster Guild. This put the atnount over the objective which was $200 higher than the pre- vious year. Ladies' Aid started theyearwith a credit balance of $529.48, and added $292.20 to this, making a donation of $455.50 to the Decoration and Reit:o- vation Fund, other necessary expen- ditures and carry $103.29 to the new year. -Mrs. P. S. Linklater is 'Presi- dent; Mrs. J. Fells secretary and Mrs. H. Tucker, treasurer. Sabbath School reports 'Fry satis- factory attendance, devotion of offi- cials, and raising of $487.35 during the year. $57.03 goes forward to the next year's work. W. H. Gurney is superintendent; W. A. Hammond, as- sis.tant and H. F. McGee, secretary. Happy Gleaners Mission has a membership of 35, with an average attendance of 22 during the year, and raised $46 during the year. President, Mrs. H. Parker; Assistant President, Miss \T. McLaughlin; Vice -President, Marion Mitchell; Secretary, June flu- chanan;'Treasurer, Anna Chittick. Women's Missionary Society have just pride in their accomplishments of the year. Two members, Mrs. William Robertson and Mrs. W. J. Hend.arson eitere, given life member- ships, and the creditable sum of $725- .63 raised, practically all by ...volun- tary contributions and collections. Of this $830.00 was sent to Presbyterial Treastmer. Hon. President, Afrs. D. Ferric; President, Afrs. Henderson; I First Vice -President, Mrs. :Lloyd; Se- cond Vice -President, Mrs. McGee; Secretary, Miss Lewis; 'Treasurer, Mre, Fells; Home Helpers' Sec'y, Arliss McBurney; Assistant, Mrs. To- ,eker; Stranger's Secretary, Mrs. OIL ver, Assistant, Miss Grttharn; Mes- senger Secretary, AIrs. Anderson; Lit, Secretary, letiss Clow; Supply Secre- tary, Mrs. Nicholson; Press Reporter, Mrs. Mitehell; Sr. Miss. 'Band Presi- edent, Mrs. MacLean; Assistant, Mies, Carr; Jr. Miss. Band President, Mrs. 'Parker; Assistant, Miss McLaughlin; Pianist, Miss Rintoul. There are 58 ntembers and 24 Home Helpers. There are 88 subscribers to the Glad Tidings. There were 38 sick visited in their homes and 14 visited in the Hospital, also three -strangers visited. Senior Girls' Mission Band has a membership of 15 and an average at- tendance of 11, and raised. $46.56, all of which Went towards Mission wOrk. Mrs. fie C. MacLean is -President; Mrs. Alfred Carr, Vice -President; Mary King, Secretary, and Katharine •Fry, Treasurer. Weettninsten Guild has a member- „shiPTof 48, meeting on Monday even- ings, and raised $117.44 during the year, practically all of which -Went to Mission and benevolent purposes: Hon: President, Dr, Perrie; Presi- dent, Mr. F. j. Hill; Vice -President, Miss,Kate King; Secretary,'MiSs Ol- ive Horpufh; Treasure'', Mrs Thomas Henderson.; Assistant Treastwer, Mr. Glen Garniss; Convenor of Devotion- al Cointnittee, Miss McLaughlin; Con. of Missionaty CommitteeMiss Ruth 'Armstrong; Con. of Literary Com- mittee; Mrs. Parker; Con. of Social Committee, Miss Agnes Williamson, Miss Grace Mitche14 Pianist, Miss EVa Rintoul, I The Session reported additon of' 16 new .nanies. Ten .nternbers were cal- led away by death and 26 Were res antio3y7e3d. from gins toll, leaving the roll Al a second meeting held on Mon- day evening of this week, with J. W. McKibbon as chairman, to elect man- agers' and transact other business; was fairly well attended, New Martagers. being elected were, Messrs. W. F. Mitchell„L ,p, 'cv:-.--A-T-c-itT6T;6,` b. E. Na - Donald. A vote of thanks was tendered Mr. H. C. Mac:Leen end his: committee for their arduous veyrk in the decor-. talon and renovation of the church. Dr. Perrie coMplimented the cot - nation, on its successful year. They ili turn shoWed their appreciation of the services rendered by Dr. Petrie by increasing his stipend by :$20(,), LOCAL CARNIVAL • WAS A SUCCESS The masquerade carnival held in the Arena, on Wednesday evening of last week was attended by a fairly large crowd, Although there were not a very large number in costume, those nho did dress had costumes worthy of greater competition, some of thein very original. The Wingham Band added Much to the enjoyment of the evening and the appreciation of their attendance was manifest in the large number who stayed to skate to the music afterwards. The following are the prize-win- nerei— Best National-1et—Mr. Buchanan, Irishman; 2nd---Mts, T. J. McLean', Russian Lady; 3rd—Air. A. Ballan- tyne, Scotsman. Best DreSsed Girl under 16 -eget -- Frances 'Currie; 2•nd—Niatherine Fry; 8rd—.111a Rae. Best Dressed Boy Alndur 16-1st— Gec. Arfasou; 2nd—Geo. Yowls.; 3rd .--Bruee Fox. Best Comic Boer Roder 12-1.st— Burgman; 2fid--Ross Howson, Best C011lIC Girl urider 12 -1st -- Elizabeth Schaffters 'Best Dressed Lady--lst--Doris Fells; 2nd--1aribn Si:mescal); 3rd— johns. Rest Dressed Gent—lst—Harvey Burgess; 2nd -L -Wirt, Stephensdn. 13est Comic Lady-1st-13essie B ro wn ; 2ttd—Lou is e Lundy ; 3rd— Helen Field. Best Cotnic Gent—ist—Dr, Irwin; 211d—Joe\ Ellacott; 3rd—Carman Coutts. HIGH SCHOOL OPEN LITERARY The open Literary and Commence- ment Exercises of Wingham High Selsooi will be held in the Town Hall on Friday, Februar,y lst at Parents and 'friends of the sthool are welcome. A 'silver collection at the door to assist in defraying expenses, PUBLIC SCHOOL HOCKEY LEAGUE Recently a public school hockey league was organized by Prin. Pos- liff, the following teams competing, Mugwunips, Iroquois, Shawnees and Mohawks, At the first games elaYe4, the Mug- wumps eclipsed the Mohawks while the Iroquois. fell before the onslaught. of the tawny Shawnees, On Saturday the Shawnees -Mug wmnps battle resulted in a tie. All teams are playing good juvenile hockey. Many spectacular combina- tion plays are being staged while the net defenders show signs of future Stars. • A keen competition has been a- 2 onse.d. et:Who will be champions? Time only may determine. Games text Saturday morning: -- Shawnees vs. Mohawks; -Mogwumps vs, Iroquois, LOGS WANTED We are prepared to pay highest cash prices for allkinds of good Hard atd Soft WOod Logs delivered in, Mill -yard at 'Wing,lattni. MacLean Lumber 23z Coal Cn, Phone 64 W. , EDCHRE AND DANCE A Euchre and Dance wilt be held in the VoreSters' Hall, Belgrave, on Fri- day evening next, February 1st. Cards faun 8.30 10 11, tutileli. Dane-, ing afterwards. „ Zippers and Gayfees, Ladies buy now, reduced prices at Greer's Shoe Store, DON'T DO IT Cut Tonsils --save them.' Mrs. Sy 1)11111 Spahr's Tonsilitis treats sttecess- fully, Also unequalled for r•Siggh, Brotchitis, Caterrh. Head Colds' and Sore Throats. Absointely guatatt-. teedi, Win:ghoul .1).re,gg1sts; 3, R. Al 5eti,' Wrox et et, RIPLEY WALKS OFF THE IC in what might be °ailed quite a hectic game -with 'natty thrills and Wingliam defeated the 1?.ipley- 1 ueknOW combination ha the senior series of the Northern League by 2-1 in overtime period, Referee Murear, of Paltnerstcm, was kept busy show- ing the boys the way to the penalty box, sending; them in pairs on two, or three occasions. In the opening period neither team were successful in stretching the twine. Shortly after the start of the second period Wingharn beat Reid for a tally, and before the close of the period Ripley lied the seore in evhar could only be called pure luck, the puck hitting the wire about ten feet above the goal,.• bounced to the top of the net then to roll to the ice 'told rolled Me, In the third period reither team scored ttlthough Wing ham had by far the best of the play. About three minutes after the open- ing of the overtitne period, in a scramble around the Ripley net, 13111 Thompson; who was behind the net, raised his hand that a goal had been scored, Ripley dispetecl his decision and after a lengthy debate with the referee, walked off the ice refusing to. finish the gdme. Ripley players re- minded us of it bunch of kids, if we cant have our way we won't play. Since the game the Ripley Cl.th have entered a protest against Wing - ham ushig Harry Browne, and °the .Northern League Executive after sending a telegram prior to the gamc,. giving the local club permission to use him are having it change of mind and may order the game replayed without him. It the league officers haven't the backbone to stick to their decisions, it is about time they retired and let somebody take office who has, either that or disband the league altogether and let this section of 'the country enter into the 0. H. A. The local club say that if the game is ordered replayed they are through for this season. LADIES AID ELECTS OFFICERS •I.nntial meeting of the Ladies Aid of the Wingham United Church was held in the School Room of the Church Thursday afternoon. The fof- lowing officers were elected:— Hon.-Pres.—Mrs. W. j. Howson. Pres.—Mrs. Wm. Brawley, 1st Viee-Pres,--Mrs. Gs T. Robert - 3r. s:210,d Vice Pres.—Mrs, J. 3. Moffat. 3rd Vice Pres.—Mrs, WinWell- i Secretary—Mrs, R. A. Spotton. Treas.--Mrs. 1iV 3. Greer. Con. of Social Com.—Mrs. R. L, Stewart. Con. of Flower Com.—Mrs. Geo. Ross. Pianist—Mrs. Bert 'Wellwood. Press Reporter—Mrs, Chas. Camp- Oifferent+ committees were for- med and plans for the coming year discussed. 'The Ladies Aid have just closed a very successful year under the leadership of the retiring presi- dent Mrs. R. L. Stewart, having rais- ed upwards of $480.00, • This Society meets on the third Tuesday of every month. UNITED CHURCH WINGFIAM Rev. Sidney Davison, Pastor Tel.—Church 140, Parsonage 188 'Morning— "The Changing Christ" Sermon Series for Evening Se - vicet on Women of the )3ible, Peb. 8 ---"Hannah, True Mother in Israel”. t d • " Feb. 10—" tha an aly . 17, ---"Mary, the Ideal Giv- er". b, 24—"Nta13', Mother of Jes xis".