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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1936-01-30, Page 1With Which Is Amalgamated The Gorrie Vidette and Wroxeter News. WINGHAM, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, JANUARY 30th, 103 6-Single 'Copies -Five Cents Subscriptions $2,00 pgr Year JSSS7 1 UNITED CHURCH ANNUAL MEETING 'Reports Show Very Successful Year At the annual meeting held on Wednesday, Jan, 23rd, the Wingham United Church received reports which closed a very successful year. A short devotional service was conduct­ ed by Rev. J. F. Anderson* who also acted as chairman, with Dr. Irwin as secretary. Financial reports were giv­ en by all the different departments of the church and showed total re­ ceipts of $9350.00 to all funds, This included $2014.00 sent to the Mis­ sionary and Maintenance Fund; $705.- 00 raised by the Women’s Mission­ ary Society; $300.00 by the Evening Auxiliary; $300.00. by the Women’s Association and $450.00 paid to the building fund of the church. Besides these funds, bales to the value of $300.00 from different organizations were sent to Western Canada and Northern Ontario relief. ’ The report of the Session showed a net increase of 29 members, also that 14 had been removed by death. Rev. Mr. Anderson paid a feeling tribute to King George V, and all observed a minute of silence. Letters were read from different parts of the coun­ ties of Huron and Bruce showing the ’ appreciation of’many people for the radio broadcast of the morning serv- ive over Station CKNX. A very hearty motion of thanks and appreciation to Rev. and Mrs. And­ erson for their splendid leadership was moved by Mr. T. H. Gibson and F. R. Howson and unanimously en­ dorsed by the congregation. Members •added to the session were: W. F. Burgman, J. A. Gilmour, Wm. Well­ ings, Jas. Mitchell, V^m. Mundell, W. Field; to the Board of Stewards, Dr. A. W. Irwin, W. Wellwood, W. Van- Wyck, N. Underwood, J. H. Craw­ ford, A. J. Walker, E. Wilkinson. Mr. A. H. Musgrove was made an honor­ ary member of the Session. Womer/s Institute to Meet Jan. 30th The regular meeting of the local branch of the Women’s Institute will • be held in the Council Chamber at 3 p.m. Thursday, January 30th. A good attendance is requested as there will be special business brought before this meeting. • Reply to Message of Sympathy The following message was receiv­ ed by His Worship Mayor Hanna in reply to the telegram of sympathy, regarding the death of our late Sov­ ereign, King George V.‘ “The Secre­ tary to the Governor-General has the honour, by command of His Excel­ lency, to inform, the Mayor and Cit­ izens of Wingham, Ontario, that their message of sympathy has been sent to His Majesty’s Private Secretary, with the request that it may be humb­ ly laid at the foot of the Throne." HIGHWAY NO. 4 WAS BLOCKED The storm of last week was one of the most severe that Western On­ tario has experienced in some years. It was one of that kind of storms that had people talking about the big one in 1904, when the trains were tied up for weeks. It was not as bad as that however.' Highway No. 4 was closed to traffic from Thursday morning till Saturday night, when the plow came through about 7 o’clock. It took the plow three hours t.o come from Bel­ grave here, and it was two and, a half hours getting over McKenzie hill. On Sunday morning the bus left Wing­ ham as usual but only went as far as Clinton. The highway south of there was very badly drifted and the plow had cleared a path that small cars could travel through but it was bad for trucks and larger cars. The plows could not use the wings. * Thursday no mail went out on the, rural routes but Friday most of the carriers made their rounds. The plow has been through to Listowel and to LucknoW, both these roads were bad­ ly drifted. Currie’s truck and a car were Stuck out on Highway Four, near Breen’s until the plow through Saturday night. The temperature in some parts was very low but here it was not so cold, although hear zero until Saturday night when the temperature dropped to about 12 below zero. The trains maintained a good ser­ vice being late* only Oft Thursday, ■ The storm was general throughout went Jk Eastern Canada and the United Stat- • es but was even tffohJ severe in the United States where the temperature was lower and; tlic drifts higher. DR. COLBORNE PASSED AWAY SUDDENLY HIGH SCHOOL OPEN LITERARY FRIDAY Died at the Home of His Brother in Toronto. Funeral Will Be Held in Goderich , Friday Afternoon It was iwith deep regret that the word was received here early Tues­ day evening, January 28th, that Dr, Henry Wendell Colborne, had passed suddenly away at the home of his brother, Ernest, in Toronto. Dr, Colborne had not been feeling well, having a severe cold and on Fri­ day laszt, accompanied by his son, Bobbie, he went to Toronto for a rest. . . On Monday evening word was re­ ceived that he was very sick and it would be a week or more before-he woujd.be home. Late Tuesday after­ noon he suffeied a heart attack and passed suddenly away. The late Doctor was born in God­ erich, Dec. 16th, 1893, son of Mrs. J, H. Colborne and the late Mr. Col­ borne. He received his early educa­ tion in Goderich and for three years served overseas in the. Army Medical Corps. In 1922 he graduated from Western University, London. He was on the-staff of Westminster Hospital, London, and later on the staff of a hospital in Indianapolis. In 1924 he was married to Ola Lee Hensley and the same year the Doctor commenc­ ed private practice in Blyth. In Jan­ uary 1927, he purchased the practice here of Dr. W. R. Hambly and ever since that time has enjoyed the con­ fidence of the people of Wingham and district. He was a member of Wingham Lodge A.F. & A.M. and. in politics was a Liberal. ■ Besides his sorrowing wife he leav­ es to mourn their loss, two small sons, James Bruce and Robert Brady. He is also survived by his mother, who resides in Goderich, one brother, Ernest, Toronto, and four sisters, Louise, of Washington;- Gwendolyn, of Toronto; Nell and Florence, God­ erich. The funeral will be held from the home of his mother, in Goderich, on Friday afternoon, and will be under the auspices of the Masonic Orcjer. I - * , LOCAL AND PERSONAL Mrs. F. O. Preston and Marjorie spent the week-end in Chicago. Mr. Alan Garniss Of London spent the week-end with, friends in town. ‘ Misses Dell and Betty Walker were Chicago visitors over the week-end. Miss V. Fry is visiting with Mr. and Mrs. Harcourt Mundy of London. Mrs. McCallum of Mount Forest is visiting with Mr. and Mm. T. H. Gib­ son. ' ' Miss Bernice Blake of Western University, was a week-end visitor in town. Mr. Frank Herrod of London spent the week-end at the home of Mrs, W. Reid. ■ ■ ' Mr1. Wm. Taylor, of London, spent the week-end the guest of Mr. and Mrs. D. Rae. Misses Kate and Mary King were week-end guests of their parents, T. C. and Mrs. King. Mr. and Mrs. O. Thompson, Lis­ towel, were week-end visitors with Capt. and Mrs. W. J. Adams. ’ Special Sale — Dr. M. W. Locke Shoes at Greer’s Shoe Store next Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Mrs. W. C. Lepard spent the week­ end in Orangeville at the home of her daughter, Mrs. E. C. Greenwood. ‘ Mr. J. W. McKibbon was in Tor­ onto last week attending a meeting of the directors of the United Drug .Co. Special Clearing Sale of Dr. M. W. Locke Shoes for three days only'— next Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Jan. 30, 31, and Feb. 1st, at Greer’s. 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. 3rd, at 3.45. The following gentlemen of the Canadian Industries, Ltd., attended the funeral of the late Leslie C. Young, on Wednesday last week: Mr. How, Credit Manager, Tor- Terry McGovern, of Ot- Jno. Gall and' Mr. Len Windsor of the Salt Div* Mr. Hill, of' London, from- Mr. Mr of F. W. onto; tawa; Owen, isino, also the Fertilizer Division On Trip tb Florida Mr. R. A. Dinsley and Mr. and Mrs. Marry Merlcley and son, also Mrs. M. Sharpin, of Wroxeter, left Tuesday for a six weeks’ vacation in Florida. Interesting Program Prepared by the High School'Students CIVIC MEMORIAL SERVICE HELD ON TUESDAY MORNING GOOD ROADS' ASSOC. TO MEET FEB. 9th ST. ANDREW’S CHURCH. HAD GOOD YEAR The annual High School Com­ mencement will be held in the Town Hall on Friday evening of this week. The presentation of Graduating Dip­ lomas, Field Day Prizes, Interschol­ astic Athletic Cups and Medals, and Form Scholarships will take place. A Musical Frolic “At The Fair”, will be presented by the Glee Club, also a play “The Nine Lives of Em­ ily" by other students. A demonstra­ tion of Physical Training will be giv­ en by the boys. The High School Orchestra under the direction of' Mr. G, A.. Schatte, will furnish music during the pro­ gram. The Valedictory Address will be given by June Buchanan, who is now attending Western University. Each year the public look forward to this fine entertainment and the Town Hall, no doubt, will be to capacity again this year. St. Paul’s Church Was Filled to Cap­ acity for this Impressive Service Township-County Merger to be Urged Annual Meeting Was Held. Tuesday Evening/ TRAINS COLLIDED AT CLINTON Coach on London Train Smashed, No- One Injured. filled OBITUARY Lloyd Stanley Irwin It is with regret that we chronicle the death of Lloyd' Stanley Irwin, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Herson Irwin, Lot 31, Con. 11, East Wawa- nosh, who passed away Tuesday noon, Jan. 28th, in his 17th year. The de­ ceased boy had been ill for about two weeks. He first suffered an attack of measles, later double pneumonia developed which gradually weakened him until death'brought relief. To Mr. and Mrs. Irwin and family we extend our sympathy in their loss of a true and loving son and brother. He was of* a quiet, reserved nature and he gained the esteem of all who were blessed with his acquaintance. He was a member of Brick United Church and took a very active inter­ est in the Young People’s Union of which he was secretary. He sides four Billy, Barbara. The funeral will be held on Thurs­ day afternoon. Following a private service at the home, service wilksbe held at 2 p.m. in Brick United Church which will be conducted by Rev. J. B. Townend, pastor of the church. . The pallbearers will be: Sam Thompson, Ted Thompson, Lewis Ruddy, Howard Irwin, Sam Irwin and John Lockhart. Interment will take place in Wingham Cemetery. The Civic Memorial Service in me­ mory of our late Sovereign, King George V, held in St. Raul's Angli­ can Church on Tuesday morning, was most impressive. The Church was filled to capacity and the Town Coun­ cil, Utilities Commission, Civic Offic­ ials, Boy Scouts and Veterans attend­ ed in a body. ‘Massed choirs of the different churches of the town, lead jn the service of praise. Rev. E. L. Roberts, R.D., Rector of the Church, was in charge of the service, The Processional hymn “Je­ sus Lover of my Soul,” was followed 1 by two minutes of silence, which was broken‘by Rev. Mr. Roberts repeat­ ing the opening sentences of the bur­ ial service. Rev. E. C. Smith, pastor of the Baptist Church, lead in the responsive readings, Psalm 23 and 90, which were followed by the Gloria. The Scripture readings, 12th chapter Ecciesiates and Revelations 21: 1-7, were taken by Capt. Keeling and Lieut. Everett of the Salvation Army. The massed choirs lead in the chant­ ing of the Nunc Dimittis and Rev. Mr. Roberts lead in the recital of the Apostles’ Creed. Miss Deddells of the City Mission lead in prayer and Miss Sara MacLean sang' “When the day of toil is done.” Rev. Kenneth Mac- .Lean, minister of St. Andrew’s Pres­ byterian Church, lead in a period of prayer and “Abide with Me”, the late King’s favorite hymn, was sung. The address was given by Rev. J. F." Anderson, pastor of the United . Church. He chose his text from the second book of Samuel, 3rd chapter, 38th verse “And the king said unto his servants, Know j|e not that there is a prince and great man fallen’ this day in Israel." of our late King afe which was shown by tegrity of his own life and his frank, honest service. He also, extolled him as a. great man, which was exem­ plified. by the purity of his own life stating that no shadow of shame had ever touched his life. Of the King’s home life, Mr. And­ erson said it was a beuatiful thing, one of companionship and chumship with his family. The King, he said, had found time to be a father and a husband. The late King was a great man in his devotion to duty but. was greatest of all in the realm of his religious life. He was a man of God. ■ Following the address Mr. J. R. M. Spittai sang as a solo “Crossing the Bar,” Rev. Mr. Roberts read the prayers from the burial services and lead in the repeating of the Lord’s Prayer in unison. Two verses of “God Save the King” were sung and the Benediction was pronounced by Rev. Mr. Roberts. “The Dead March” was played by the Organist, Mr. Roy Mtindy. The Recessional hymn was “O Mr. 'Anderson spoke a Great King the sterling in- leaves to mourn their loss be- his parents, three brothers and sisters, Dick, Jimmie, Baby June, Gwendolyn, Audrey and No Smallpox in Wingham It was reported that there was a case of smallpo.x here,' but we are pleased to report that the Medical Officer of Health informs ns that such is not the case. Mr. Deachnian to Speak at Blyth • -The Executive, of the . Women’s Liberal Club held a* meeting at the home of Miss Josie Woodcock, on Wednesday afternoon last week when plans were made for a meeting to be held in Orange Hall this week when R. J. Deachman, M.P., will be the speaker. $ •Leaving for’ Palmerston Mrs. J. C. Forster, who has been on the Bell Telephone staff here for the past fourteen years, leaves the end of this week for Palmerston, where Mr. Forster is connected with the Prudential Insurance Co. Miss Verda Procter will take Mrs. Forster’s place as Chief Operator. God, our‘Help in Ages Pdst.” OBITUARY Mrs. John Campbell former resident of "Wingham for The annual convention of the On­ tario Good Roads Association will be held in Toronto on Feb. 9, it was de­ cided at a meeting of the officers and directors, It will be the thirty-fourth conven­ tion of the association which has been held in this city since 1902, when it was reorganized. The convention seems likely to be of considerable interest, as the vexed question of township and county roads will be discussed. One resolu­ tion to be put forward will urge that, on the grounds of economy, township and county road systems should be merged, because this, it is claimed, will save duplication on the matter of road machinery and so reduce general overhead. OBITUARY the Mrs. J. W. Duncan Many friends of this town learn with deep regret of the passing of Mrs. J. W. Duncan, whose death occurred at her home, Owen Sound, on Friday noon, Jan. 24th. The late Mrs. Duncan, who was in her 64th year, had been ailing for the past four months. Mr. and Mrs. Duncan lived for many years here, Mr. Dun­ can having been leader of the Wing­ ham Citizens’ Band. Deceased, whose maiden name was Mary Ellen Donnelly, was a daughter of the late John and Ellen Donnelly and was a*native of Artemesia Town­ ship. She was twice married, her first union being to Robert J. Burns of Wallace Townshihp, to whom she was wedded in August of 1839, and who predeceased her in Feb. 6, 1897, leav­ ing her with one daughter, Pearl Vic­ toria Burns, now Mrs. C. R. Cope­ land of London, Ont. In July, 1899, she was married to James Wilson Duncan, who now survives to mourn her loss, together with a family, of two daughters, Janet, Mrs, J. D. Dish- er, of Mount Forest, and Gertrude, Mrs. W. M. Robinson, of Fort Wil­ liam, and two sons, Laurie A. Dun­ can at home, and John Kelvin Dun­ can of Toronto. Two brother, John T. Donnelly of Palmerston and Geo, Donnelly of Port Alberni, B.C., and two sisters, Mrs. J. E. Umbach of Vancouver and Mrs. A. Simpson, of Listowel, also survive. The funeral was held on Monday from her late residence, 946 5th Ave. East. Interment took place in Green­ wood Cemetery, Owen Sound. will The annual meeting of. S,t. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church was held, in, the Sunday School room of tb.e church on Tuesday evening,. Rev. Kenneth MacLean opened, the meeting with a short devotional, period after which the business of the meeting was car­ ried- on under the. chairmanship, of Mr. H. C. MacLean.. The Treasurer’s report showed the church had, come through the -year in splendid, condition,, all accounts being paid and. a small balance was on hand at the end of the year. The various societies of the church, enjoyed a most successful year. The report of the Women’s Missionary Society, giv­ en by Mrs. J. Fells, was encouraging. The society had forwarded to the Pj-esbyterial Treasurer $414 and had forwarded bales amounting; to $26.95 The report of the Sunday School showed an average attendance of 94 with 165 on the roll. 12 awards for memory work were giv.en during the year. Mrs. G. Godkin gave the report of the Ladies’ Aid Society. This soc­ iety had a most successful year and have a balance on hand of $433.37. The Westminster Guild, the Young People’s Society, also had a splendid year and donated to the Budget $44. Rev. Kenneth MacLean gave the Session report, The Session had re­ appointed Mr. W. H. Haney as Sup­ erintendent of Sabbath School and Mr. F. J. Hill as choir leader! Mr. James Moffatt was appointed Repre­ sentative Elder. The membership of , the church is the same as 1934, 417, 9 members were received by Profession of Faith and 9 names had been re­ moved. The following retiring members of the Board of Managers were re-elect­ ed for a term of three years: H, C. MacLean, John WT. Hanna, W. H. Haney and W, Robertson. Duncan Kennedy was elected as a member of the Board, taking the place of Jno. Pugh, who passed away during the year. The .auditors for the year will be W. Barbour and R. H. Lloyd. The business of the meeting being concluded, Mr. H. F. McGee, a mem­ ber of the Session, closed the meet­ ing with the benediction. The passengers and crews of two C.N.R. passenger trains, both running behind schedule, received a severe 'Shaking up but escaped injury short­ ly before two o’clock Thursday, in a railroad collision in front of Clinton Station. . The accident was the result of poor visibility, the whirling snow making it impossible to feet. ■ The London- havjng time to press and pull into the siding before the arrival of the Toronto train, was moved back to the Y to wait. For some reason, at present undetermined it pulled up again and was standing at the station platform when the Stratford-Goderich train, hauled by two big locomotives crashed into the rear passenger coach of the Wingham train. It was impossible for the en- gineer to see very, far and the train was travelling at only eight miles an hour at the time. The Wingham train, however, was not perfectly stationary for the en­ gineer was appraised of his ganger in time to get some movement to pull out of the way, otherwise the dam­ age would have been very much worse. As it was, the coach of the London train was badly smashed and passengers and crew of both trains received a severe shock. •S see more than a few Wingham train, not unload mail and ex? MORE IRON NEEDED IS DOCTOR’S ADVICE Doctors know that iron is ’a great strength and energy builder—that lack of iron makes you a slave to “tired feeling,” headaches, nervous* ness and other ills. Once this iron is restored strength comes back quickly—and you feel like your old self again. But be sure that the iron is easily assimilated—like the iron in Peptona. Get a 20-oz. bottle today at MeKibbon’s Drug Store. MANITOBA BRUCE OLD BOYS TO MEET COMMENCES ACTION FOR $20,000 DAMAGES Claiming $20,000 damages, Mrs. Dorothy M. White, of Kitchener, has filed a statement of claim at the court house, London, in a civil action she has started against Miller Proctor, and the Sttpertest Petroleum Corpor­ ation. The suit is over ah automobile accident that occurred in front of Mr. Proctor’s farm, Bluevale .Road, July 30th, 1934. Mrs. White says she was riding along the boundary road in a car driven by her husband, Harold C. White, and owned by the Supertest, When they collided with a car driven by Proctor who, she says, was driv­ ing, out of a laneway on his farm. .She claims Proctor was negligent. Mr, and Mrs. White were resident in Seaforth when the accident occur­ red. He was district representative for Supertest. A many years, passed away in Buffalo, N.Y., on January 25th,. in the person of Elizabeth Taylor, relict of the late John Campbell of Crosshill, Ont. Following the death of her husband who predeceased her forty-five years ago, the late Mrs. Campbell moved to Wingham where she resided until four years ago when she came to Buffalo to reside' with her daughter, Mrs. E. A. Thompson. During her residence in Wingham the deceased was a member of St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church and a life member of the Women’s Mission­ ary Society of that church. Immediate relatives who survive her arc, William Taylor of Windsor, a brother; Harriet, her daughter, and Marion Elizabeth Thompson, grand­ daughter. Funeral services were held Monday, January 27th, at her late residence, 89 Eastwood Place, Buffalo, N.Y. Interment will be made in the fam­ ily burial plot at Hampstead, Ont., at a later date. In the meantime, the re­ mains are resting in Elmlawn Mauso­ leum, Buffalo. Case of Smallpox at Brussels One case of smallpox has been ported in Brussels, no further c break has as yet developed. A large number of school children were vac­ cinated and the medical health offic­ er advises vaccination as a precau­ tionary measure to prevent any fur­ ther Spread of the disease. Legislature to Meet Feb. 11th The session of the Ontario Legis­ lature which was to have opened Jan. 21st, was cancelled due to the death of our late King, Georve V. The op­ ening will take place Tuesday, Feb. 11th. Premier Hepburn, .who has been spending the winter at Miami, Fla., on account of poor health, will be back for the opening of the House, Mr. Nixon, Acting premier, stated. i re- ou t- KINCARDINE C.-B.’S PLAY HERE THURS. The game between the Kincardine Circle-Bars and the Hurons, which was to be played Friday has been moved ahead a day to Thursday on account of counter attractions. Many people do not wish to miss this game or the High School Literary either, so the management had the date changed and a bumper crowd should be on hand for Thursday’s game. Apart from the fact that the Tribe must win to stay in the race, the fact is that the Hurons want to win this game more than any schedule. The Braves more or less robbed draw in the Lakeside several major penalties were handed out as the game got out of hand. The local fans should see a battle royal, as little if any feeling is lost between these two clubs. The Hockey Club Lucky Draw will be made between the second and third period of this game. other on their feel they wore of at least a town in which A Card from Florida We had a card from Ed. Harrison last week from St Petersburg, Fla. The Wingham southern visitors arc all enjoying the fine slimmer weath­ er ahd visiting all the places of in­ terest The Bruce County Association of Manitoba will hold its Re-Union and Dance at the Fort Garry Hotel, on Tuesday, February 11th, at 6.30 p.m. Mr. Fred V. Seibert, formerly of Southampton, President, will be chair­ man. Dr-? John MacKay, formerly of Lucknow, will be the guest speaker. A big feature will be the Bruce Coun­ ty Male Voice Choir. Former resi­ dents of Bruce, Huron, Grey and Wellington with friends arc welcome to attend. Attending Convention Mayor J. W. Hanna and Chairman A. J. Walker of the Utilities Com­ mission, are attending the Ontario Municipal Electrical Association con­ vention in Toronto which is being held Wednesday and Thursday of this week. Gospel Meeting . Mr. Geo. Lowe}' will conduct a Gospel meeting in the Orange Hall Sunday evening at 8,30 o’clock. His stirring Gospel messages will be “What- is the Condition of Man Be­ fore God?" and “Why are Souls Not Saved in Wingham?” Memorial Service in United Church A memorial service in honor *of King George V was held in Wingham United Church on Sunday morning. The Church was suitably draped and special music was provided by the choir and male quartette. Rev. J. F. Anderson chose as the base of his remarks, Isaiah 6:1 “In the year that king Uzziah died, I saw also the Lord”. He showed that when a good king dies, a- gap is always left and •emphasized the challenge that comes to every loyal subject to increase his Christianity and good citizenship ahd truly endeavour to fill the gap as the king would wish it done. It was in­ teresting to hear Mr. Anderson tell of when he was overseas, the three times he had seen and heard King George in person, The service con­ cluded with the playing of The Dead March and the singing of “Cod Save the King.” Two Burned to Death at Brampton. Mr. J. H. Crawford went to Bramp­ ton on Tuesday on account of the death of Mrs. George Broddy and Mrs. Julia L. Travis, who wer§ burn­ ed to death when their home was des­ troyed by fire on Monday. These two aged, ladies lived next dppr tp Crawford’s parents in Brampton, and it was a very great shock to them* both being well up in years,. TO HOLD FATHER AND SON SERVICE The Wingham Explorers were just in the midst of their business session on Monday evening, when the news of the King’s death reached them. Standing for a moment in silence* their Leader led them in pfa’yer for the bereaved royal family and for the guidance of God upon the new King. Instead of the programme feature that had been planned, their Leader spoke to the boys for a little while on the life of the late King and the life of the new King. Officers for the new term were chosen as follows: Leader, Rev. J. F. Anderson; Past Chief Explorer, Nor­ man Anderson; Chief Explorer, Don Campbell; Deputy, Jim Sanderson; Recorder, Cecil Yeo; Banker, Ray­ mond Bell; Keeper of the Door, Ed­ die Carter. A joint meeting of the Tuxis and Trail Rangers was held on Tuesday evening. The worship period took the form of a memorial service to dur late King. Five new Tuxis were wel­ comed in due form as members bring­ ing the muster roll up to 20. The special feature of the programme was the report of the doing of the Boys’ Parliament brought by Ross Howson, member for Huron North. In a clear and very interesting way, the speak­ er placed before the boys the high lights of a very interesting and -useful week. In deference to the sorrow that rested upon the Empire; the usual re­ creational period was omitted . Next Sunday evening, Feb. 2nd, the annual Father and Son Service will be held in the Wingham United Church. Ross Howson, Member of the Fifteenth Older Boys’ Parliament for Huron North will be the speaker, and the other parts of the service will " be taken by Tuxis and Trail Rang­ ers. Each father is especially request­ ed to accept his son’s invitation to at­ tend this service with him.