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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1938-06-23, Page 1With Which Is Amalgamated The Gorrie Vidette and Wroxeter News, / ■Single Copies Five Cents WINGHAM, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, JUNE 23rd, 1938 Subscriptions $2.00 Per Yea# LEGION HOLDS CHURCH PARADE Accompanied by Boy Scouts and Citizens’ Band In commemo^tion of “Magna Carta Week” the local branch of the Canadian Legion attended divine ser­ vice in St. Paul's Church on Sunday morning accompanied by the mem­ bers of the Boy Scouts and led by the Wingham Citizens’ Band. The Legion had chosen that date to reaffirm publicly our belief in the British principle of individual free­ dom. The rector, Rev. E. O. Gall­ agher, spoke particularly of the dang­ ers to freedom from within. He dis­ cussed the various weaknesses in de- ■mocracies which accounted for the in­ flux of rival movements. They how­ ever, give no reason why we should ■desert democracy and put on the chains of slavery. The issue is really a question of the re-birth of Christian ideals and Christian influence in our 'social order. Democracy has a Christ­ ian foundation, it was born at the mount our Lord proclaimed the lib­ erty of the children of God. Christ­ ian liberty is not the liberty to do what you like—it is liberty to do what you qught. “His service is perfect ■freedom.” Attends Short Course at Guelph / A, R. DuVal is at present attend­ ing the Fur Sarmers’ Short Course at the Veterinary College, O.A.C., at Guelph. Strawberry Festival at Bluevale Will be held on the United Church lawn, on Friday, June 24th. Supper served from 6 to 8 o’clock, followed "by a play “Who Says Quit?” present­ ed by Salem United Church Young People. Admission, adults 35c, child­ ren 20c. Being Transferred to Stratford In the City Mission. Sunday even­ ing announcement was given of the transfer of Miss M. Dedels, who has labored here for nearly three and one- half years. Her farewell. Sunday will be July 17th and the next station is •Stratford, where a vacancy has been made by Miss A. Yeo, missionary ap­ pointed to sail for Northern Nigeria, West Africa by Oct. 1st. Miss Dedels will be heard over CKNX Saturday in a message to shut-ins;'also Han­ over Young People will give a pro­ gramme in the City Mission Thursday evening of this week. OBITUARY Ro.bert Ballagh A highly respected pioneer of this ■district passed away on -Sunday fol­ lowing an illness of about a month, at the ripe age of 88 years, in the person of Robert Ballagh. The de­ ceased was born at Port Hope and moved to the second concession of Culross over 60 years ago. In 1881 he married Elizabeth Hall, who sur­ vives him, and retired to Teeswater 8 years ago. He is also survived by four sons and two daughters, Flem­ ing, of Belmore, Arthur of Culross, Leslie of Fergus, and Walter on the homestead; Mrs. M. Brown of Cul­ ross, and Myrtle, of Hamilton. The funeral service is being held to-day (Wednesday) at 2.30 o’clock in the Knox Presbyterian Church, Teeswater, and will be conducted by Rev. D. Wilkie. Interment in Tees­ water Cemetery. Rev. Henry John Miller There passed away on June 11th, 1938, in Vancouver, Rev. Henry John Miller. He was born 73 years ago on the 4th of Kinloss, on the farm now owned by Jno. Morrison. His death marks the passing of all the family of. the late Thotnas and Ann Miller who cleared the farm on the 4th. . He taught for a time north of Lucknow before he entered the Me­ thodist • ministry. In Ontario he preached at Bervie and Dobbinton, in 1893 was ordained, going to Mani­ toba where he did pioneer Work in .Snowflake, building a church and par­ sonage at Yorkton. On account 6f ill health he was forced to leave the work while at Newdale, going to the milder climate of British Columbia where he lived for over 30 years. . He was married twice, first to Miss Lilian Carpenter, of Armow. His sec­ ond wife predeceased him 15 years. He With his humor and musical abil­ ity won many friends where he lived. He had no children, but he Was kind­ ly ministered to by his nephews and nieces living in Vancouver. His two sisters, Mrs. Walter TreleaVert and Mrs. ft J. Cuyler, passed bn some years ago. • WEDDINGS Porter - King A pretty June wedding was solem­ nized at the United Church Manse, Belmore, at high noon, Saturday, June 18th, when Rev. W, J, Raynor united in marriage Mary Jean, eldest daugh­ ter of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. King, Bel­ more, to James Albert, son of Mr. James Porter and the late Mrs. Port­ er, of Wingham. The bride looked charming in a gown of dusty pink sheer lace over pink satin with white accessories and carried a bouquet of pink peonies and maiden-hair fern. She was attended by her cousin, Miss Evelyn Sharpin, who wore pink crepe, trimmed with blue and carried Iris and maiden-hair fern. Mr. Fred Porter, brother of the groom, was best man. Following the ceremony the bridal party returned to the bride’s home where the wedding luncheon was served to the immediate relatives. The bride’s table was centred with a three-story wedding cake. The din­ ing room was decorated with pink and white streamers and vases of peonies and roses. Later Mr. and Mrs. Porter left by motor for Sudbury and points north, the bride travelling in a white flow­ ered crepe dress and a green Scotch •tweed coat.. On their return they will reside on the groom’s farm neai- Wingham. Hastie _ Thompson A quiet wedding was solemnized at the Parsonage, Mitchell, at 2 o’clock on Saturday afternoon, June 18, by the Rev. Levi Hussey, when Vera May, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Thompson, of Mitchell, was united in marriage to Mr. Robert Gordon Hastie, of Wingham. The bride was .lovely in a suit of dusky rose crepe trimmed with Para Sand, hat of Para Sand and matching ac­ cessories. Following the ceremony the happy couple left for a trip to Toronto, London and other points, and on their return will reside at Wingham. Haugh _ Stokes A very pretty wedding was solem­ nized at the Presbyterian Manse, Jn Bluevale, on Wednesday, June 15th, when Miss Ruth Stokes, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Omar Stokes, Belmore, became the bride of Mr. John Ivan Haugh, son of Mrs. Haugh and the late Thomas Haugh, of Turnberry. Rev. J. R. Greig performed the cere­ mony. The bride was pretty, dressed in a gown of white silk net over taffeta, with taffeta bolero, white accessories and corsage of lily of the valley. The attendants were Mr. and Mrs. David Haugh, the latter being dressed in white with robin', red accessories. After the ceremony the bride and groom left on a motor trip to Tor­ onto, Hamilton and other points. The bride travelled in a navy blue triple sheer dress, with navy blue hat and navy accessories to match. On their return they will live on the groom’s farm on the 9th of Turnberry. Golfed at Seaforth ' Messrs. J. R. M. Spittai and Mur­ ray Roberts, of the Dominion Bank Staff, took part in the Bankers’ Golf Tournament at Seaforth on Saturday afternoon. Played in Listowel Tournament Messrs. L. R. Blackwood, Reg. Du­ Val, W. H. French, Ken Somers, Dr. W. A. McKibbon and Dr. Gdo. W. Howson took part in the Golf Tour­ nament at Listowel oh Wednesday afternoon last week. Had Leg Amputated Mrs. John McCool, who has had serious foot trouble for a couple of years, and which developed into gang­ rene, was taken to Victoria Hospital, London, on Sunday and had her right leg amputated above the knee. To the many friends who have so solici­ tously asked about her, I am glad to report that she is improving remark­ ably well for her condition. Imperial Dealers Entertained About fifty dealers of the Imperial Oil Company in this district held a meeting at the Masonic Hall, Goder­ ich, on Wednesday. J« D. Thomas, district supervisor, of Goderich, was in charge. A travelogue film entitled “Safari on Wheels,” was shown by E. J. Piggott, sales promotion super­ visor of the Toronto office. A ban­ quet was held’in the evening at the Hotel Bedford. Dealers were in at­ tendance from Kincardine, Wingham, Clinton, Dungannon, Bayfield, Goder­ ich and other points. ANNUAL MEETING OF INSTITUTE OF EAST HURON Mrs. C. Hayes, of Georgetown, Gave Instructive Talk. The annual meeting of the East Huron Women’s Institute was held at Wroxeter on’Tuesday, June .14, with the president, Mrs. J. Harold Spier, Brussels, presiding at both sessions, Members and delegates were pres­ ent from Brussels, Bluevale, Ethel, Fordwich, Gorrie, Rutnam Girls and Wroxeter, numbering over seventy. The Secretary-Treasurer’s report shows the district to be in a satisfac­ tory financial condition. All branches have paid their federation and district fees. The reports from the convenors of standing committees show all the branches active along the line of In­ stitute work. During the year the dis­ trict held an officers’ Rally and a Local Leaders’ Training School in Buymanship. t Following a discussion re the an­ nual convention, the meeting decided that East Huron District was in favor of having Guelph a permanent con­ vention centre. Mrs. Crozier, of Walkerton, direc­ tor on the Provincial Board, conduct­ ed the election o'f officers, resulting as follows: Hon. Pres., Mrs. M. L. Wardlaw, Ethel; President, Mrs. J. Harold Spier, Brussels; 1st Vice Pres., Mrs. F. C. Demerling, Ford­ wich; 2nd Vice Pres., Mrs. Pqarl Kaine, Gorrie; Sec.-Treas., Miss M. Olive Scott, Bluevale; Federated Re­ presentative, Miss Scott; Alternate, Mrs. M. L. Wardlaw; Dist. Represen­ tative to the Convention, Mrs. Rob­ ert Thompson, Brussels; Convenors of standing committees: Health and Child Welfare, Mrs. Thos. Wilson, Fordwich; Education, Mrs. James Armstrong, Brussels; Home Econom­ ics, Mrs. Alice Aitken, Bluevale; Leg­ islation, Mrs. Geo. Krauter, Ethel; Agriculture and Canadian Industries, Mrs. James Bremner, R. R. Brussels; Historical Research and Current Ev­ ents, Mrs. Giles, Clifford; Relief and Community Activities, Mrs. W. C. King, Gorrie; Canadianization, Miss' Minnie Mclllwain, Fordwich; Peace Education and International Rela­ tions, Mrs. M. Sellars, WrOxeter; Auditors, Mrs. W. S. Scott and Mrs. R. J. McLaughlin, Brussels. The afternoon session opened with singing “The Maple Leaf Forever,” and was followed with an address of welcome given by Mrs. J. Adams of Wroxeter, and was replied to by Mrs. W. S. Scott, Brussels. Miss Flora Durnin, Home Economics Coach, told of her work with the junior girls, which is progressing favorably. Their object is to raise the standard of liv­ ing in the community. Mrs. C. Hayes, of Georgetown, re­ presented the Women’s Institute De­ partment, and after a few introduct­ ory remarks on the preceding pro­ gramme, she based her talk mostly on the co-operative programme in Home Economics. It was decided to take the Local Leaders Training course in the “Re-finishing of Furni­ ture,” the course to be held in Blue­ vale. Mrs. Alice Aitken, of Bluevale, gave an address on The Divorce of Canada. The branches of the district have made a special study of the ques­ tion during the year. Mrs. L., G. Cro­ zier, Walkerton, brought greetings from the provincial board, discussed several items of business and left some helpful suggestions. Musical and vocal numbers were contributed by Mrs. C. McCutcheon, Wroxeter, Mrs. W. R. Fraser, Ford- ’wich, Miss Beatrice Day, Gorrie; Mrs. J. N. Allen, Wroxeter, led a sing­ song at Both sessions. At the close of the meeting members of the Wro­ xeter branch served delicious refresh­ ments. Mrs. Wardlaw extended a vote of appreciation and thanks. Bowlers Won at Lucknow The Lucknow Bowling Club held their annual Scotch Doubles on Wed­ nesday with an entry of 25 pairs, sev­ en of which were from Wingham. J. A. Wilson and E. R. Harrison won fourth prize, and Rev. J. Pollock and Rev. Boyle, of Blyth, woh fifth. Digs New Potatoes Mr. Thos. Allin, who keeps a mod­ el garden at the corher of Frances and Victoria Sts., dug two hills of potatoes on Saturday, and found 18 in One hill and 15 in the other, While some of the potatoes were small, he got five good steed ones .in one and four in the other. This seems like a record for now potatoes around here. MASONS ATTENDED DIVINE SERVICE Parade to St. Paul’s Anglican Church on Sunday, Sunday evening the Wingham Lodge No, 286 A.F. & A,M. attended divine service in St. Paul’s Anglican Church, The rector spoke to the bre­ thren on the City Four Square, He stressed the four great walls essential to a sound civilization, Education, Democracy, Goodwill, Faith. Education is primarily the develop­ ment of character and ability and in masonry its final leaning is education towards the knowledge of God. Edu­ cation and religion are intimately bound in free masonry, In a democratic country the crying need today is for the rule of superior minds, for great intellects, liberty­ loving consecrated souls ready to be spent for freedom and democracy. But in democratic states we require goodwill as well. Finally, faith is the cement that binds all together. It is faith that makes men do great things. A man lives by believing something, not by arguing about many things. The choir sang the anthem “Fear Not, O Land” and Mrs. Swanson and Miss Phair rendered the duet “The City Four Square." HOSPITAL BRIDGE VERYJ5UCCESSFUL A very successful bridge, under the auspices of the Hospital Auxiliary was held in the ■ Council Chambers swith fifteen tables’playing and a num­ ber of ladies coming in at the tea hour. Several cars bringing fifteen ladies from Clinton, greatly added to the success of the afternoon. . The prize for the highest number of points was won by Mrs. A. J. Walker, of town, and second prize by Miss M. Torrance, of Clinton. Strawberry Festival at McIntosh United Church McIntosh United Church are hav­ ing a Strawberry, festival .on June 28. Supper served from 6 to 8. A good programme is expected. Admission, adults 35c, children 20c. Won Scholarship at Macdonald Institute (, Miss Isobel Habkirk, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. O. Habkirk, Was suc­ cessful in winning an Alumnae Scholarship at Macdonald Institute, Guelph, for the Homemaker class. Editor Indisposed W. W. Armstrong, editor of the Advance-Times, is at present laid up with an attack of quinsy. Mr. Arm­ strong, who has not been feeling the best for some time, intends taking a couple of months’ vacation to recup­ erate. Kincardine Firm Gets Contract . Announcement was made at Ot­ tawa by the public works department that the following contract has been awarded: Sarnia, Ont.—Reconstruc­ tion of mooring clusters—Henry & Ross, of Kincardine. ' Horticultural Society Appreciate Donation The Wingham Horticultural Soc­ iety wishes to express its thanks to Mr. Ernest Lewis, Florist, who kind­ ly donated all the plants necessary to fill all the flower beds on the streets of town which are maintained by the Horticultural Society. OBITUARY Mrs. Charles Hynds Just four months after the death of her husband, Mrs. Charles Hynds, of Lumsden, Sask., was found dead in her bed on June 13th. It was believ­ ed she had died several days earlier of heart failure Mrs. Hynds, whose maiden name was Ada Armstrong, was born in Eramosa Township 76 years ago, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Scott Arm­ strong, pioneer settlers, whose eldest son, George, was the first white child born in that township. Mr. and Mrs. Hynds went to Lums­ den 34 years ago where Mr.' Hynds edited the News-Record until ill health compelled him to give Up the work which was carried on by Mrs. Hynds until she sold the paper re­ cently. Two years ago she broke a hip and in spite of poor health car­ ried on her work. Mrs. W. L. Craig, of Toronto, for­ merly of Wingham, is a niece, and Mr. and Mrs. Hynds wilt be remem­ bered by many who met them when they visited with Mr. and Mrs. W W, Armstrong three years ago. HURON DISTRICT BOY SCOUTS’ CHURCH PARADE Expect Between 300 and 400 to At­ tend Service in St. Paul’s Church On Sunday, A monster .rally sponsored by the Huron District Boy Scouts Associa­ tion will be held at St, Paul’s Angli­ can Church on Sunday' evening, June 26th, at 7 o’clock, where they will be addressed by a Past Scout Master, Rev. E, O. Gallagher. It is expected that between 300 and 400 Boy Scouts, Cubs and Girl Guides will be present from Goderich, Clin­ ton, Hensail, Seaforth and Wingham. They will gather at the Town Park' at 6.30, and the parade will be in charge of Assistant District Commis­ sioner, J. R. M. Spittai. Attended Family Re-Union Mr. and Mrs. F. R. Howson at­ tended the Howson family re-union at Toronto Saturday, and following the re-union left on a business trip to Montreal. On Two Weeks’ Motor Trip, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Hopper, Miss Lillian Hopper, Miss Irene Ellacott and Mrs. Wilkinson left on Monday for a two-weeks motor trip to Al­ goma. and Northern Michigan. Orange Service at Bluevale The Bluevale Orange Lodge will hold their annual Church Parade to the Bluevale United Church at 7 p.m. on Sunday, June 26th. The address will be given by Rev, Bro. A, V. Robb. Hospital Draw Friday The ladies of the Hospital Auxil­ iary have been selling tickets for a crate and a half crate of strawberries and the draw will be made at the Lyceum Theatre on Friday evening after the first show. Attended Sister’s Funeral Mr. T. Y. Smith received the sad new on Wednesday of the death of his sister, Mrs. Jas. Wallace, at St. Thomas. Mr. and Mrs. Smith left im­ mediately to attend the funeral which was held on Friday. On their return they brought with them Mr. Smith’s mother. Strawberry Festival at Whitechurch The Whitechurch Women’s Insti­ tute will hold a Strawberry Festival on the grounds at their hall on Tues­ day, June 28th. Supper will be serv­ ed from 6 to 8 o’clock, which will be followed by the play “An Old Fash­ ioned Mother” presented by the Crewe Young People. Admission 35c and 15c. Women’s Institute June Meeting The June meeting of the Women’s Institute will be held in the Council Chamber on June 30th. The report of the District Annual will be given by the delegate and Roll Call will be answered by, One Item of world in­ terest I have read since last meeting. The hostesses will be Mrs. Wellings and Mrs. Gannett. Attended Graduation at Guleph ' Mr. and Mrs. J. O. Habkirk and Mac, Miss Blanche Bennett, Mr. and Mrs. W. Miller, Mr. and Mrs. H. Mc­ Kay, Mrs. George Scott and Mr. and Mrs. Geo. McKay and Mary, of Ham­ ilton, attended the ^graduation of Miss Isabel Habkirk and Miss Helen Mill­ er who successfully completed their year’s course at Macdonald Institute, Guelph. County Council Picnic The annual picnic of Huron Coun­ ty Council was held in Harbour Park, Goderich, on Saturday afternoon atid was largely attended by the members, their families and friends. Warden Wilmot Haacke and a committee composed of Reeve R. E. Turner, chairman, County Treasurer A. H. Er­ skine, Reeve Feagan and Harry Ed­ wards, assisted by County Engineer R. Patterson and J. B. Reynolds were in charge of the arrangements. Robberies at Clifford j Robbers made a raid on the busi­ ness section of Clifford Wednesday night, The service station of Ifa Kreuger was broken into by smash­ ing both locks on the door and $3,00 was taken, but at the garage of Clay­ ton MacUhail, Plymouth dealer which they entered, no cash was found in the till. The door of Jas. Dodd's var­ iety store was forced and $5.00 tak­ en, The door of Mr. Conrad Miller’s shoe store was tried as marks evi­ denced. Nothing else but cash was taken at any of the places. ( LOCAL AND PERSONAL Miss Tena Reid is visiting in Tor­ onto this week. Mrs, Neilson, of Toronto, spent the week-end with Mrs, Waram. Miss Ruth Mitchell is visiting her sisters in Toronto this week. Summer Shoes for Children 59c to $1,25 a pair, at Greer’s Shoe Store, Mr, and Mrs. J. Evans were visit­ ors at Lindsay over the week-end. Mr, and Mrs. E. Wilkinson left on Monday on a motor trip to Ottawa. Your most talked, about Shoes are the New Whites at Greer’s Shoe Store. Mrs. J, W. Smith returned to town last week after spending the winter in England. Mrs. I. Wilson and Mrs. B. Mc- Hardie are visiting with Mr. and Mrs. Roger Oke. Mrs. A. R. DuVal was in London on Monday playing at the Sunnydale Golf Course. Mrs. Durward Preston, of Kitchen­ er, is visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. F. O. Preston. Mrs. F. A, Parker and daughters, Patricia and Grace, are visiting in Daytona Beach, Fla. Mr. Allan Elliott, of Edmonton, spent a week at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. McKibbon. Mrs. E. R. Armitage returned home on Sunday after spending a week with friends in Port Stanley. We are pleased to report that Mrs. Wm. Field was able to return home from the hospital last week. Mr. and Mrs. Fox, of Athens, Mich., spent a few days last week with their son, Dr. J. A. and Mrs. Fox. Mr. and Mrs. Bieman and family, of London, were week-end visitors ' with her mother,. Mrs. W. A. Currie. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Plumstead, of Paris, spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Martin, Wingham Jet. Mrs. A. A. Fleming and Mrs. Han­ ley, of Chatham, visited on Thurs­ day with Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Walker. Miss A. Simpson, formerly of Jas­ per, Alta., who has been visiting with relatives in the country, has returned to 'town. Miss Lucille Stewart, of Fairgrove, Mich., is spending this -week with her cousin, Mrs. Chris. Newman, Minnie Street. Mrs. Frank Reynolds and Mrs. Bruce Gilmour, Toronto, are spend­ ing the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Snell. Men’s and Boys’ White Shoes — Best in styles and quality at Greer’s Shoe Store. Dr. Albert and Mrs. Hetherington, Sidney and Susan, returned to New York after visiting with their parents, and Mrs. Stanley Gallaher. Mr. and Mrs,. E. Stanley and their daughters, Mrs. Smith, and Mrs. A. Smalley, of Owen Sound, were visit­ ors at St. Paul’s Rectory this week. For the most satisfactory job in Shoe Repairing, try Greer’s with your next pair. Mr. Irwin Ferguson, K.C., accom­ panied by Mrs. Ferguson and son, Al­ lan, of Toronto, also his father, Mr. Wm. Ferguson, visited with Mr. and Mrs. John Fowler. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Haines, Clin­ ton, spent Sunday with her daughter- in-law, Mrs. B. Ward and also her granddaughters, Mrs. B. Jenkins and Mrs. W. Latronica, Wingham. Mrs. George Hunter, of Manitoba, Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Casemore, Turn­ berry, Mrs. A. Casemore of Chatham and Mr. Oscar Casemore of Stratford visited at Mrs. John Hunter’s on Sun­ day. Don’t let the Heat Waves get you t]own_Wcar Greer’s Cool Summer Shoes. Dr. Neatby and Mrs. Neatby, of Edmonton, spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. John Weir. Dr. Neatby is Professor of Plant Genetics in the University of Alberta and was on his way to give a paper at Ottawa. LIONS CLUB HELD CHARTER NIGHT “Ceremony of Entrance” Team from Hamilton Present. The Wingham Lions Club, which was recently organized, held its Char­ ter Night banquet in the Armouries on Thursday evening. Nearly one hundred were present to enjoy a de­ lightflu program, in addition to an appetizing' supper prepared by the Women’s Institute. President Monteith, of the Clinton Club, sponsors of the Wingham Club> acted as chairman, and called for “O Canada” as the opening number on the program. Lion Rev. E. Q. Gall­ agher offered the Invocation prayer, which was followed by club songs.. The toast to The King, was respond­ ed to by the National Anthem. Lion Mayor J. W. Hanna extended the of­ ficial welcome to the visiting Lions who -were present from Clinton, God­ erich, Seaforth, Mitchel), Mt. Forest, Waterloo, Kitchener and Hamilton. D. D. Gov. Elect Wm. Carroll, of Mitchell, introduced the guest speak­ er, District Governor L. W. Peterson of Windsor, who delivered an ex­ cellent address on the aims and ob­ jects of Lionism, and at the conclus­ ion of his address presented the char­ ter of Wingham Club to the pres­ ident, Ronald Rae. Other presentations were in charge of D. D. Gov. Ken Waters of Clin­ ton and were as follows: from Clin­ ton, the Gong; Seaforth, the Union Jack; Goderich, the Stars and Stripes; Mitchell, the Code of Ethics; Mount Forest, the gavel; and Special Repre­ sentative Bruce M. Malcolm of Ni­ agara Falls, the record book. Lion S. G. Kidd introduced the “Ceremony of Entrance” team from Hamilton, who’ initiated the new members in an impressive manner. The form of iniation was written by Lion Herb Hall, of Hamilton, and has been approved by the Lions Interna­ tional. Words of appreciation to'those tali, ing part and making the evening a success were given by Lion J. H. Crawford. Lion J. R. M. Spittai had charge of the entertainment and called on the following who were exceptionally well received and appreciated: Piper, Kenneth Rintoul; Scotch Dances, Anne VanWyck; reader, Mrs. W. VanWyck; accordion soloist, Gordon Davidson. Moved Family to Town Mr. Richey, recently appointed manager of the Walker Stores, mov­ ed his family from Arnprior last week and are living in Mr. Wm. Forgie’s house on Frances St. We welcome Mrs. Richey and two sons, Douglas and Donald, to town. Ladies Bowled at Teeswater Two rinks of lady bowlers took in the tournament in Teeswater Thurs­ day, The rink composed of Mrs. D. Rae, Mrs. M. Johnson, Mrs. F. Stur­ dy and Mrs. E. R. Harrison won fourth rptee. The other rink of Mrs. J. Kerr, Mrs. S. Hare, Mrs. E. Webster and Mrs. G. Williams failed to qualify. Girls Lose to Brussels An exhibition softball game was staged on Tuesday evening with the Brussels girls opposing the local las­ sies. Errors and poor base-running by the locals were responsible for put­ ting them on the short end of a 15- 12 score. Rose Show Next Wednesday -s’**"" The Wingham Horticultural Soc­ iety will hold a Rose Show in the Council Chamber on Wednesday of next week, June 29th/ The show will be open from 2 p.m. to 9.30 p.m. For further particulars see advertisement on Page 8. Attended Rally at Port Elgin Five carloads of Oddfellows from town attended the Oddfellows’ Rally in Port Elgin on Saturday night. Ov­ er 300 were in the parade and over 500 gathered in the Pavilion to wit­ ness the exemplification of the first degree by the degree team from Syra­ cuse, N.Y. First Canadian-Built Mine Sweeper Launched The first of four minesweepers built in Canada for the Department of Na­ tional Defense, was launched Satur­ day in the Collingwood shipyards, Mrs. W. D. Euler, wife of Canada’s Trade Minister, christening the vessel Fundy. The minesweeper was 160 ft. overall and capable of travelling 12% knots when fully loaded. A four-inch quick-firing gun was the chief arma­ ment. Dredging at Goderich Deepening and dredging the south portion of the harbor and the harbor entrances at Goderich is expected to start next month. Mayor H. J. A. MacEwan has received word from Ot­ tawa that specifications are being prepared now with the object of im­ mediately asking for tenders for the work. A total of $92,000 was provid­ ed in the estimates tabled some weeks ago in the House of Commons for the harbor project, but only 50,000 is to be spent this year. The addi­ tional $42,000 will allow for the worli to be continued next year.