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The Wingham Advance Times, 1926-07-15, Page 1' h14 'With which Is amalgamated The Gorrle 'Melte and ,The Wroxeter News Single (Copies, Five Cents. WINGHAM, ONT., THURSDAY JULY, 15th. 1926 Subseriptions $2.00 per yew.: NEWS FROM THE DIFFERENT CHURCHES Orange Celebration Attracts Thousands to Town of Clinton "Seven New Things," -was the sub- ject of Pastor Wardell's geseaee Sunday evening in the Batitist Chur- ch. /He first quoted 2 Cor. t; 17, t"Therefare if any man be in ( he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new." Conversion means a complete turning around from the old things of life, and with Christ as a ;new centre, live for those things that are abdve. As New Creatures wc are tinder a New Covenant. This was made possible by the shedding of ,Christ5s( blood. Under the New Cov- enant, we have a new commandment. "A new commandment I give unco you that ye love one another, is I ,have loved you was given by Christ Jesus before he went to the closs. It :is a very high standard but we should ;all seek to reach it Then we have a :new way to go. Jesus said, "I am the •way the truth, and the life." This is :a narrow, way ,but it leads to life. ▪ This new'way, leads to .a. 'New City. ▪ The first city was built by Cain upon the blood of his brother. The New •City will be built upon the blc,od of tthe Lord Jesus Christ. .n this ,New -City we will have a New Ne e. 'Those who receive this New Name will have a new song. The Pas:or surged all his hearers to be sure they - were new creatures in Christ Jesus, and then they would be in line for all these wonderful New Things of the future, PGarden Party at St. Augustine All roads lead to St. Augustine 'Garden Party, August 4th., 1926. A 'huge garden party will be held on the parish grounds at St Augustine •on the above date. Outdoor dancing pavilion, good, orchestra in attend - Lance, addresses by prominent men., .Refreshments on the grounds. Many ,g)ther features of amusement. An excellent supper will be served from 6 o'clock to 8. Good time for all, Fill the old, car and com'e along . g• All are welcome. , "s"- i Admission:—Adults, soc; Children, .. ;25C. This inctuaes supper. s ..„)Bad Fire at Formosa The Village of Formosa. about ,eighteen miles from Winghern, was visited Thursday by the •rst fire of ,its history eviler' two ine buildings 1. were completely destr yed with a [loss estimated at $85,00 he build - rings burned were the otre Dame , Convent with separate schoolrooms, including the continuation school, ,together with the entire contents, a :loss estimated at $75,000. *(A. fine ..brick residence owned by John W. 'Waechter, with the entire contents, :was also destroyed,othe loss being es- •timated at $1o,eptet. ' Fire broke out In the Waechter residence shortly after 3 o'clock 'Thursday afternoon, caused by the ex- plosion of a ceal oil stove. The blaze soon spread to the roof of the con- vent and in a very short time both buildingwere beyond saving and the ' entire village was in danger of des- truction. • The 'Mildmay fire brigade, along -with some firemen from Walkerton, a.rrived at the scene about 4 &cloek, :and an hour later the blaze was well -under control. Buildings in danger were Formosa etliotel, Oppermen's—Hotel, Derginger ,tSt Beingessler's general store, the head office of the Formosa Mutual Fire Insurance Company, a real es- -tate office and a number of private .residences, g The coli•Ant which was a large 'brick structure, was built and donated by the late F, ' X. Messner solne years a.go. There was insurance of $19,000 on the buildengs and $2,000 in- surance carried on the Wa.echter dwelling. A meeting of the members and di- rectors of the Turnberry Agricaltural Society will be held in the Council Chamber, Wingham, on Saturday, July 17th., at 8 p. m: Mrs. Thos. Humphrey, f Toronto, Mr. Kenneth McKe le of Colorado t Springs, and Dr. D.: . M Kenzie of , Chicago, visited wi h titsister Mrs. Win Fryfogle, b ter Street Once again we would respectfully -urge our readers to send us the news., Seldotrt does a kweek pass but some ',,,, • one soliloqttises what a poor excuse ii• our paper is because we did 'not print this or that. Don't wait to see if it is in the paper, call up and tell us about it, or better still write it out, sign your name to it and send it in to our . office, Fifty seven Orange Lodges and thousands of protestant s thronged to Clinton on July x2th. The crowd was so great that probably those in char- ge of affairs should be pardorfed for any oversight in the carrying out of courtesies to, some of the older mem- bers of the order who should have been driven in the parade and to some of the representative officials of, other counties who were not cif- ficially recognieed. The speakers for the occasion were, Past Grand Master A. A. Gray of Toronto, Rev. R. C. Capper of Mit- chell, Re3'r S. E'. McKegney of Lon- don and Mayor Jackson of Clinton. Robt Wallace ,Blyth, County direc- tor of ceremonies for North Huron, attracted considerable attention in his King Billie regalia. It was im- possible toget a white horse in 'the. town so he had to be content on a bay horse. As a mounted director of ceremonies he is beyond equal. Led by the Clinton Kiltie Band, the parade formed in the park and march- ed through the town, returning to :Sic park for the speeches. Included in the parade were lodgegfrom all over the district. Four ladieslodges headed the celebration column. They were the Loyal True Blue Golden Sunlight Lodge, of Stratford; Goclerich LO.B. A., No. 443; Stratiord and Lucan LO. RA., Harcourt, No. 387; L 0 13 A., 759, and Biddulph L 0. B. A. Loyal Oranges lodges included Downie Pur- ple Star, No 313; Hensall, No. s33; Wroxeter, No. 257; Exeter, No. 1248; Bismarck No. 1243; Varna No. 1035; Riverton, No, 45; Victoria, No. 182; Lucknow, No. 428; Auburn, No. 913; Ethel, No. 631; Belfast No. 499; Clin- ton, No. 710; Bluevale, No. 766; Ma- ple Grove, No. 104; Bayfield, No. 241"; Winthrop, No. 813; Bethel, No. 226; Newbridge, No. 775; Lucan Cart, No. 662; Wingham, No. 794; Logan, No. go8; Woodham, No. 492; Cooks, No. 4; Stratford, No 759; Belgrave No. 462; Blyth, No. 963; Kirkton, No. 591; Hibbert No. 827; West Monkton Maple Leaf, No. 999. The results of the various competi- tions were as follows: Best banner in the paradee—Strat- ford L. 0. L. No. 2668, and Wood- ham L 0. L., No 492 , Best ladies' lodge—Stratford L T. B., No. 77. , Largest ladies' ledge—Stratford L T. B., No 97. Largest lodge—Mitchell. ' Best dressed Young *tons lodge —Stratford. Best fife and drum band—Stratford L. 0. L No. 2266 and Riverston O. L, No. 145. Best dressed window in the town— Clinton Furniture and Hardware Com- pany. Lodge coming the longest distance —Newlaridge. Best fifer—Will Ailutch, Clinton, Best drummer —Robert Webster, Varna, No. rosg. Oldest man on the grounds—David Beacons Clinton in his tooth year. ENTRANCE EXAMINATION / The following are the results of the examinatioes held in the last of June at Wingliam) Wroxeter and Fordwich Seaforth, ''''Brussels, Ethel, Manley, Clinton and Blyth. The marks of the unsttecessful candidates will be sent as soon as possible, no marks can be sent to those who are success- ful. Appeals may be made to the Entrance Board by the xsth of Atigust for which ao fee is charged, they should be addressed to tip; In- speetor. '1 The highest mark at the‘Wingliam Certtre was made by Irving Snitth, i` who had 663 out of a total of 75o at the 1/Vroxeter Centre, the highest eves by Isabelle AfacTavish who had 586, The highest marks at Seaforth vvas made by Mabel Bateman ' with 604, The highest mark made at Clinton Centre, was by Marion Forbes of Hullett 607 and by Susie Livermore of Clinton 597, The highest marks in the Inspectotate was made by Alice Siernon of McKillop wtth deo and the second highest was made by Irv- ing Smith of Winghairts- , gs• Wingham Wiltnore Angus (H), jack Beattie, ,Clifford Bolinger, Nellie Casemore, IN'orrria Coutts (H), Margaret Currie (H), u1totu Dieksoli (H), Joe Ella- cott (14), Heary Finlay, Bruce Fox, Alan Gartrias, Blair GibboasePenelope Hanna (H), Lloyd Hayden, Arthur H:enderson, 'Thomas I4endetson, Geerge Hetherington, Gertrude Kelly, Mary King (H), Catharine MdCorm- ick,, Roger McDonald (H), Jack Mc- Kibbon (H), Alex. Marshall, DeWitt Millar, Verna, Millar, Geo. Munaell, Harry Jean Orvis, Cora Phair (II), Harry Prast, Lois: Prast, Edna Proctor, Norman Rintoul, Mary Skinn, Irving Smith (II), Kath- leen. Smith, Ruth Stokes, Lavine Thomas, John Thomson, Elsie Thorn- ton; Joe Tiffin (H), Carl Walden, Hazel WilsOn, James Wilson, George Young (H), roxet er Pauline Ashton (H), Marjorie Brown, Mildred Cathers, Isabella Doig, Frances Eatole Isabel Earls (H), Agnes Edgar, Andrew Edgar, Beatrice Ferguson, Alma Filth, Carl Fitch(H), Tena Fitch, Dorothy Greer: Jessie Green, Hector Hamilton, Jess- ie Hastie, Eileen Hislop, Evelyn Hup- fer, Isabelle MacT'avish (H), Jean Milligan, Verda Newton, Harold Ro- binson, Carl Smith, Jack Toner, Will- idni Townsend (H), Katie Waller, Keith Watson (H), Blanche Weir, Edith Weir, Walter Willets, William Woods, Irene Wright. , East Wawanosh No. 3—Haely, Olive. No. 6--Govier, A.; Vincent, R; Walden, M.; Walsh Edna. No. 7--Cha.mney, Villetta; Cham- ney, Vernon. No. 8—Vincent, Harold. No to—Caldwell, Thelma (A); Caldwell, Norma, (B). No. it—Robertson, Agnes. No. 13—Cook, G H; McGregor, W C. No. 7—Corbett, Olive. 'St. Helens Foster, Wg Miller, A.; McFarlane, H.; Miller, M.; McQuillin, M. (A), Died In London Amelia Calder, relict of the late Ro- bert Small, died in London on June 29th, The family lived in Wing•ham a few years ago, prior to their moving to London. ' Accepts Ottawa School Mr. Clifford Rggeg'soti, son of Mr: and Mrs. Wm. • obertion, Diagonal Road, has accerted t .6 principalship of Ottawa Pub' chooi. Mr. Ro- bertson has taught school in East Wasvanosh for the past couple of years"and is a most efficient teacher. Women's Institute Picnic The Women's' Institute will hold their annual picnic on the banks of the Maitland River at the home of Mrs. Geo. Carr on July 22nd. Dir- ectors for month are, Mrs. Carr and Mrs. Williamson. Tickets for quilt not yet sold should be forwarded, as tickets for quilt will be drawn on the day of the picnic, Married In Lucknow A couple of Wingham's most re- spected citizens, motored to Lucknow on Thursday last and were quietly married by the Rev. Chas. McDonald at the Presbyterian Church Manse. The contracting parties were Mrs. I. Mason and Mr, Robt. Vint, They will continue to reside in Wingham and have the best wishes of/a host of friends. ,• The Late Mrs. Mellen 0 ^` 4 A 'fine honorable old lee.; was Ca- , Uterine Elkin, widow of the late John Mellen. She was a residett of Wing - ham for a good many yearand al- though very lanie had been about her work as caretaker of the Domin- ion' Bank until ill health would not permit her to, She was in her 79th year. Rev. Glenn Wardell conducted furieral services in the Wingham Be.p- tist Church on Satorday afternoon and interment was made in Ball Cemetery, near Auburn. New Fair tuikling Turnberry Agricultoral Sociely will put up a new fair building on their greunds opposite the Whistle:1i J-Igd- re: station, Tenders have beet let for the work and we understand work will be pushed right along by the chairman of the building conunittce, Mr. Gee, Orvis atid the president of the society,. Mr. Chds, Campbell. The boys held a bee drawieg gravel on Saturday and we believe the building committee have already the promiae of Several good siaed subscriptions to assist uii the work, DISTRICT ANNUAL OF EAST HURON WOMEN'S INSTITUTE The 24th apnual meeting of East Huron Women's Institute. was held inMolesworth Hall on June 30, 1926, with the President, Mrs. P. D, King, as chairman, The meeting was open- ed by the Opening Ode, followed by grayer by Mrs. R. Stocks, of Wroxe- ter. The addresses of welcome were given by Miss McGeorge and Mrs. Smith, Afolesworth. Mrs. Alex. Stra- chan, Brussels, in her reply spoke of the good work of the Institutes and that we must live up to their record, Mas. R Thomson, Brussels, led the community singitig. ,Mrs e King, in her address, spoke of many definite objects that -might be kept in view .for Institute work. Miss Edith Collins Ancaster, spoke on Wornen's Nation- al Outlook and advocated some inde- pendent business for the girl at honae such as jams and jellies, poultry, etc., and urged them to become efficient in some line. All the branchei were re- presented and gave splendid reports. 13elgrave and Blueyale kept up street lamps for their village. Brussels paid for the keep of an Armenian bOy Ethel bought a vactietee; Fordwich assisted their rink. Nearly all the Branches aided the County Home or .Children's Shelter as well as 'sending bales of clothing to Northern Ontario and helped needy families. All had assisted the,...Libraries and Gorrie In- stitute donated $oft ball and foot bail to the school. Miss Byrd, Fordwich, told of the Girl's Conference at Guelph; while Miss Kate Campbell, a Missionary from India, told of the great work being done 'among 'the women of India. Mrs. Coombs and Miss M. Geniis% Bluevale and Miss Van Camp and Miss M. Bell, Belgrave rendered duets which were much en- joyed. Mrs. Lamont explained the exemption of the Institute in certain cases from the amusement tax. Ethel Institute invited us to their village for next District AnnuallVfolesworth served lunch to 125 and a very pleas- ant social hour was spent. Adjustment of Public School tlasse's The Public School Board decided at its regular meeting on July 13th., that owing to an adaestment in the classification of the pupils in attend- ance at the Public School, it would be unnecessary, at least temporarily to engage a teacher to fill the vaca.n- cy on the staff caused by the resig- nation of Miss Hartwick. The ,new classification will place the Sr. II and Sr. III Classes in the same classroom with Miss Farquhar- son as teacher. Successful Piano Recital A most successful Piano Recital was held in the Winghare town hall, gn Friday evening, July 2ndby the ptipils of Miss Beatrice Gordon of Teesevater and Miss Ruby Dickson of Wirigham. The following pro- gramme was rendered: "Anvil Chorus", Willie McDonald, Frank Richardson; "In the kieadows", Wilma Stephens; "Minuet in G", Ma- bel Marshall; "Melody in C", Marion Mitchell; "Narcissus", Margaret Mun- dell; "Curious Story", Mildred Red- mond; "March", Audrey Osborne, Ruth Robinson; "Merry Peasant", Frank Richardson; "Musette," Willie SicDonald; "0 My Bright Sun", Mar- garet McKague; "The Paper Chain", Norma. Coats; "Consolation", •Latira Bell; "The Blue Bird", Gertrude Mc- Donald; "Alpine Song", Katherine Vansickle; "Caprice Etude", Frank Ford; "Idilio", Miss Ryan; "Daisy Charms", Jean Webster; "Love Song" Pa.derewski "Southern Melody" Ruby 'Dickson; "Moonlight Revels", Norma 'Coutts, Katherine Vansickle; "Song Without Words", Thelma Gibson; "Forget -Me -Not" Christina Little; "Fair3r Pipers", Ida Brill; "Yellow Jonquils," Audrey Osborne, Wilimine Trench, Helen Gillies; "Etude" Helen Gillies; "March of The Shadows" Helen Fields; "Song of the Brook" Clifton Ireland; "Smilin' Thru", Thir- za McBurney; "The Little Deummer 13oy", Harriet Strome "Rhodora" Wilimine Trench; "Pervenche" 13ruce E'clgar; "In the Loyely Month of May,", Audrey Osborne; "Sonatina" Logy 33e11; "Mazurka", Bridgetta O'Malley; "Festival March", Bruce Edgar, Frank Ford; Reading by Vera Wildfang; "At Ever:111g", Marion Smith; "Elfin Dance", Cora Phair; "Prelude", Marion Good; "San Re- mo" Eleanor Thorns:sot; "Love Song" Rtitlii Robinson; "Capricante" Wachs, Marjory Gibson; "The Wit- che's Flight", Marion Sinith, Aileen M cLean. Local and General News of Interest to The Community% , Miss Verna Joynt f'is visiting with frtends at lialiburton. Miss May Robertson of Milton, is visiting at her home in town. t Jews patronize Jews, White peo- ple should patronizd, Canadians. Mr. Arthur Cooke of Walkerville, is visiting with friends in Winghara. Bathing Caps --Lake Shore Millin- ery -25c, 35c and 50c at McKibbon's Drug Store. Misses Myrtle. and Francis Bennett of Lions Head, are visiting at their home is town. Miss Marion Allan of Torontogds visiting with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Allan. , MrsBeckwith has returned from visiting with her daughter, Mrs. Cum- mins in Toronto. Mr. and Mrs. W, Claire Adams and children of Hamilton, are visiting with relatives in 4Vinghana. Miss Adeline Drehma.n, of Gorrie, spent the week end at the home of Mr. 'William Wettings. Mrs. C W. Dickenson of Toronto, is visiting at the home of her, da.ugh- ter, Mrs: W. A. Galbraith. Prices Down on Linoleurns and Rugs. Another shipment passed into stock at hard's. See them. Mr. Tillies fromount Forest, itgra.ve. spent a few days last liteek with Mr Will N. Robertson, . Dr. and Mrs. Hoffman gf Toronto. are visiting at the home of her par- ents, Mr. and\Mrs. John Kerr. Miss Olive Clow of Hillsburg, is spending the holidays with her moth- er, Mrs. David Clow, Josephine St Mr. W. T. Booth, local representa- tive of the Mutual Life, spent a week visiting with his parents at Kingston. Mr. a.nd Mrs. T. A. Breken and son, Harold of grand Rapids, Mich., spent a few days with friends in Turnberry. Bathing Caps—Lake Shore Millin- ery -25c, 35c and soc at McKibbon's Drug .Store. Mr. and Mrs. Robt. G. Coleman, Betty and Francis of Listowel, spent Sunday at the home of Mr John Wal- ters. • • A tube of Palmolive Shaving Cream and a heavily silver Plated Gillette Razor both for 35c. McAvoy's Drug Store. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Elliott and Mr. and Mrs. Scotty McIntosh of Hamil- ton visited in and around Wingham on Sunday. 33eiger's Pure English Paris Green, Government standard. The last grain dissolves. soc lb. McAvoy's Drug Store. Miss Ellie Ryan was successful in passing her Primary Theory Exam with honors in the recent examina- tons at Arthur. Mr. Ralph Piper and daughter Lu- ella of Amherstburg, are visiting at the libme of Mr. S. Piper, Patrick and Francis Streets. Miss Babe Johnston of Wellesley Hospital, Toronto, is spending her holidays with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Johnson, Mrs. D. S. Breen and son have re - 4/ turned to their hom .in London, af- ter visiting for at wetel'C with Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Breen, Turnberry. We learn that Mr. John Montgorres ery of Hdwick lia.s been appointed Re- turning Officer for North Huron in the corning Dominiot Election. Mr. Tom Aitcheson and his bride are up "from Hamilton, spending a few days of their honeymoon at the home of his mother, Mrs, Aitcheson, Shuter Mrs. Robert Groves and two sons, Alvin and Milton of Freeville, New York, motored over and spent a week renewing old acquaintances in Wing - ham. Mr. Sam Elliott and sons, Cecil, Clifford atid Gordon, also Fred Smith all of Hamilton, spent Sunday at the hornee of Chas. Elliott and Stewart Cowan Mr. and Mrs. Wm. C. Stein of Carberry, Man., are visiting at ' the home of Mrs. Stein's brother, Mr, R. W. Irwin -Victoria. St and with oth- er filen& , Mr, and Mrs. Cg , r4s431ackhall and e, twin ch1) iildren, d aild Ruth of Toronto, spoilt tl e'Vacation With the former's parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. S. Blackhall. Miss Carrie Ilartwick, teacher on Wingliam Public School staff eves mar- ried iri her home at Kincardine, on Friday, July 9th, to Mr, Fred Beverl- ey of Chicago, Mr. Frank Seddon and son, William, have returned home after spending the past year in Leigh, Lancashire. The made th.e return trip on the steamship "Mountroyal," Miss Mae Howell and her friend, Miss Isobel Beattie have returned to their home in Toronto, after spending the past week with the former's grand parents, Mr. and Mrs, WM. Gaiinett, John St. Miss Densmore, who has been tea- ching school in Northern Saskatche- evan, is visiting at the horne of Mr. Andrew Murray. It is three years since Miss Densmore has been in Wingliarn. Look at the label on yqur Advance - Times. Does it read right? We have corrected our mailing lists and. if your subscription was paid before July x2tie your label should be marked up. If not, kindly notify us. Dr. and Mrs. J. W. Scott of Napeer Mich., were week end guests at the home of the latter's mother, Mrs. Thomas Wilson. They were accom- pa.rtied by their son, Dr. Robert J. Scott and wife of Detroit. Mrs. Robt. Brooks of Toronto Mr. and Mrs. Hugh McLean, 11=0 - ton, Mr. Ed. McLean and Miss Hel- en of St. Catherines, a:ease/I-siting at the home of the formef's mother, Mrs M, McLean, Wingham. The many friends of Mr. William Crawford of Howick will be pleased to learn that he has made rapid pro- gress since his recent serious opera- tion for carbunkles on his head, and left the Wingham Hospital on Satur- day. A Softball Tournament will be held on the playgrounds, Lon.desboro on Wednesday evening, July 21st.' At 6 p. nt .girls teams will play Brussels vs. Clinton agd at 7 p. m., boys teams will play a fast game, Wingham vs. Londesboro. Adults 25c, Children toe On Thursday last at the home of Mrs. Thos. Fells the teachers and of- ficers of St. Pants Sunday School presented Mrs. j. Dodds with a beau- tiful silver tea service, also an ad- dress in recognition , of her many years of faithful service in Church and Sunday School work. . Dr. and Mrs. T. G. Wilson with their three children, Margaeet, Erie and Betty of Bay City, Miss, were visiting Thursday and Friday of last week with the doctor's mother, Mrs Thos. Wilson and sister, Prances of Shuter St., also with his brother. James Wilson at. Whitechurch. Mr. John Nichol of Winghaan, at- tended the Nichol family picnic at Springbank on Wednesday, July 7th, and reports a really splendid time. There were over one hundred and fif- ty people present from different parts of the province and several were home front the homes of their adop- tion. Ar. and • Mrs. Harry McKay of Moorefield, spent Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. McKay, Mrs. W. A. Miller and daughter, Helen, ac- companied them home after spending a few weeks in Moorefield. Her many friends will be pleased to learn that Mrs. Miller is much improved in health. Mr. and Mrs. John Porter an- nounce the marriage of their only daughter, Mary Margaret (Minnie) to Dr. W. A. Kirkpatrick of Lacaclena, Sask., on Wednesday, June 3oth., at their residence, Wingham. Dr. and Mrs. Kirkpatrick, leave for their home in Lacadena on Wednesday, jcuuWtlytinhIgil4etsh.' aowp, 'William Wells, of Hull- erating a circular wood- ett Township, suffered a painful ac- cident, when his hand, in some un- known manner, caught in the saw. One finger was severed and it was foond necessary to have another am- putated by his phyeician. His hand was badly mangled, The Presbyterians of Wingltain and surrounding district held a most enjoyable picnic at the roth Bridge, East Wawanosh, on Wednesday after- noon, July 7th. A good progratn of sports was competed in after, which the good things were eagerly partak- n of and all left for home after hav- ing spent a most happy time togeth- Father Goodrow's Annual Picnic at Rivetsdale, Thursday, July x5th, La- dies leaSeball and -concert, The speakers will be the local members of , Parliament Supper served from 5 gto 8 p. in, the Bluebird Orchestra wilt be in attendance in the evening. IA boxing exhibitiea between Jackie Johnston, Canadian Bantam and :Jackie Philtips, Cartadian Amateur Lightweight ChoolpfolL HURON COUNTY W. c. T. U. CONVENTION The annual convention of the Hur- on County Woman's Cbristian Tem- perance Union washeld on July 8 in the United Church, Winghem. ;The morning session was opened with devotional exercises conducted by Mrs. J. Anderson, while the after- noon devotional exercises were taken by Mrs. Bennett, 'The reports of the three Sec'ye., Cor Secy., "Y" Secy., and L. T. L, Secy., were most en- couraging. Exeter Union leading with 90 new members. Last year the do raised $747.16. The annul report of the.fourteen department superintendents gave evi- dence that splendid work and satis- factory progress ,had been accompan- ied. , The executive for the following year was elected as follows:— Hon. Pres.—Mrs Davidson, Godes rich. Pres.—Mrs. A. McGuire, Brussels. Vice -Pres. --Mrs. A. T. Cooper. Clinton. Cor. Secy.—Miss E. Murdock, Hen - sail. Rec. Secy.—Miss A. E. Consitt, Hensall. s Treas.—Miss M Bailie, Goderich. "Y" Secy.— Mrs. A. E. Lloyd, Winghani T L." Secy.—Mrs. Johnston, G oclerich. • , The following Department Superin-- endents were appointed: Evangelistic—Mrs. Wm. Dougall. Anti Narcotic—Mrs. Beavers. Canadian Marine—Miss Davidson. Mower, Fruit and Delicacy—Mrs. and Miss Davidson. Law Enforcement and Legislation —Mr. A. T. Cooper. Medal Contest—Mrs. R J. Tindall. Scientific Temperance—Miss Banes. Moral Education and Mother's Meetings—Mrs. C. J. Wallace. Press—Airs. Proctor. Temperance and Sunday Schools—, MTS. Lowery. Railway Employees—Mrs. Lyon. Travellers Aid—Mrs. Yeo. Parlor Meetings—Mrs. Telford. An invitation from Clinton :Union or next year's Convention was ac- cepted. A pleasing feature of the afternoon occasion was the presentation of a County Life Membership pin to Mrs. J. Joynt, Wingham. The speaker of the afternoon was Miss Isobel McCorkindale of Aus- retie, whose subject was "Women's Outlook." She pointed out that pub- ic life tended toward the greater de- velopment of women's influence for good of the country. She also said that women in politics stood by- prin- ciple rather than party and that the personal lift of women proved tRat her influence is always for the good. The following resolutions were adopted:— x. Whereas the• W. C. T. U. as- sembled in COM' ention at Witigham are convinced that the present meth- od of teaching scientific Temperance n Public Schools is not as complete as we would desire, therefore eve would recommend that it become a compulsory subject on our school curriculurn and that it become a sub- ect for examination for High School Entrance. 2. Whereas we deplore the revela- tions that have been made at Ottawa n connection with the customs inves- tigation in which both great parties. lave been influenced by the iniquiti- ous liquor traffic, we therefore re- coinmend that prohibitionists make mited effort to secure total prohibi- ion. 3. Also i've realize the necessity of electing representatives to our legis- (Coraintied on page four) Smility; Charlie Says. Our utoaerrt r44,tiott4 ttake$ old er Earth tik --1-1! flapper - -I not much loft -to IX', " ima '