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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1939-04-20, Page 1Single Copies Five Cents With Which Is Amalgamated The Gome Vidette and Wroxeter News. WINGHAM, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, APRIL 20th, 1939 Subscriptions $2.00 Per Year LIONS CLUB DOING i SPLENDID WORK GOFORTH AUXILIARY THANK-OFFERING w. M» S. GROUP TO MEET HERE The Following Is One of Their • Activities Mrs, George W. MacKay of Formosa, Was Guest Speaker. Presbyterial W.M.S. to Hold Sessions In United Church, April 27th COUNTY WORK BOARDS MET AT CLINTON SPOKE ON BEHALF OF BIBLE SOCIETY DEANERY MEETING YOUNG PEOPLEOF GODERICH CLUB WON BRIDGE TOURNAMENT Following the medical examination in the Public School, assistance ha$ .been -given by the Lions Club in a number of cases where eye weakness was discovered. The Lions have pro vided nine children with free examin ations and glasses. In addition, three children were sent'to London,'where they received special examination. These three have received corrective glasses, and arrangements are made for further special treatment if it should prove’ necessary. A total of $76.50 has been spent by .the Lions in sight-saving work, to -date. The benefits that will be gained by the children receiving help in this way, are of inestimable worth, and .the Lions Club is to be congratulated for performing such excellent service for the community. a BASEBALL MEETING " THURSDAY THIS WEEK A meeting of the Wingham Base ball Club will be held Thursday even ing this week at 7.30 o’clock in- the Council Chambers. All interested are asked to attend as matters will come important to the local up for discussion. club -Men! See the Black or Tan, real style, more comfort and better value. “The Shoes That Wear So Well”, Willis Shoe Store. Gave Talk on Gardening The lecture by “Dick the Gardener” ■who lectures over CKOC, Hamilton, in the Town Hall on Tuesday (even ing was very well attended. He gave some very useful and helpful hints in regard to gardening and held a quizz period when he answered questions. His talk was well received and very much appreciated. He spoke under the auspices of the Evening Auxiliary, of the United Church. new Ritchie Oxfords in The guest speaker at the Easter Thank-Offering meeting of -thej Go forth Young Women’s Auxiliary last Wednesday evening was Mrs. George W. MacKay of Formosa. This was an outstanding occasion in the annals of the Auxiliary. All her hearers ex pressed enthusiastic appreciation of the speaker’s charm and sympathetic understanding in presenting- her mes sage. Mrs. MacKay, has been, with her husband, for twenty-seven years in service on the Formosan field, and is, therefore, well qualified to inter pret to her western audiences pres ent-day Oriental conditions, as well as missionary work on the field in which she is particularly interested, Miss Christine Isbister, the presi dent, occupied the chair and introduc ed Mrs. MacKay.' The Scripture les son, the story of Easter morning as told in the 28th chapter of Matthew, was read by Miss Anne Armstrongs and Mrs. R. H. Lloyd offered prayer. Miss Alice Williamson played a piano solo; very beautifully, and Mrs. D. Murray and Miss Agnes, Williamson brought as an Easter message in song the duet "“How Calm and Beautiful the Morn.”1 A vote of thanks to Mrs. MacKay, was moved by Mrs. T. A. Currie, sec onded. by Miss Edna Carr, and ily endorsed by all present. A hour followed the close of the ing. i heart social meet- Played Organ Sunday Mr. Irwin J. Luther, A.D.C.M., of Peterborough, played the organ in St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church Sun day. Misses’ andl Children’s Shoes Oxfords and Sandals in Black or Brown, all sizes, for best or everyday wear, and at lowest prices. Willis Shoe Store. The Annual Meeting of the Huron Fresbyterial of the Women’s Miss ionary Society of the United Church will be held in Wingham United Church on Thursday, April 27th, com mencing at 9.30 a.m. In the forenoon there will be reports from the differ ent departments of the work and el ection of officers. In the afternoon, Mrs. Jas. McCrea, of Chatham, Pres ident of the London Conference the ex- th e Branch, W.M.S., will address meeting. A good representation is pected from all auxiliaries in county. TEESWATER SOCIETY TO PRESENT PLAY “Back Seat Drivers” a Farce Comedy To Be Staged Here April ^5th Under the auspices of the Wing ham Fire Brigade, the Teeswater Dra matic Society will present in the Town Hall, here, on Tuesday, April 25th, “Back Seat Drivers", a three act farce comedy. During the past few months the Teeswater cast have suc cessfully staged this play in several centres in this district and an even ing of splendid entertainment will had by all who attend this show Tuesday next. The Fire Brigade are ready at times to serve you and in return they /ask that you support them in this un dertaking. Admission 25c, Reserved Seats 10c extra, at McKibbon’s Dr; Store on Saturday, April 22nd. be on all WEDDINGS Armitage - Young very pretty wedding took 'ng Officers Elected and Discussion Group Held Women’s Missionary Societies to Look After Collections. Conference Rev. E. O Was Held at Clinton - .Gallagher Gave Address Inter-Club Match Held, at Goderich. Monday Evening Baptist Mission Circle Met The Young Women’s Mission Cir cle of the Baptist Church met at the home of Mrs. Collar on Thursday ev ening. “Yield not to temptation” was the opening hymn and the devotional period was takidn by Rosetta Dennis and Laura Collar. An article from the “Link and Visitor,” the report, by Dr. Hoffman on the plight of the Jews, was given by Louise Kelly. Mamie Merryweather read a chapter from the work “Beautiful Girlhood.” The topic was taken by Ida Kelly and “I’ll go where you want me to go” was sung. The meeting was closed with prayer after which the hostess, assisted by some of the members, served refresh- .ments. Attended City Mission Convention , Miss E. Raymer and Miss L. Hoov er of the City Mission attended the City Mission Workers’ Convention in Stouffville last week. ap- LOCAL AND PERSONAL Mrs. L. C. Young was a Toronto visitor for a few days last week. Mrs. Mary A. Dinsley is visiting her sister, Mrs. McNab, in Acton. Mr. and Mrs. J. O. Habkirk were ’week-end visitors at Hamilton and Toronto’. ' Mr. Fred Rush, of Weston, was a week-end visitor with Mr. and Mrs*. J. H. Mitchell. . Mrs. W. H. Haney was the gues of her sister, Mrs. Florence Hasse, in Detroit, last week. , Mr. and Mrs. Ganiet Baker, Galt,« were Sunday visitors with Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Walker. Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Crawford and Kenneth arrived home on Saturday having spent the winter at St. Peters burg, Florida. .If you drive your car for “pleasure only” you can get a very reasonable rate of insurance by applying to Mrs. Dodd, Shuter* St. Miss Norma Davidson, of Regina, Sask., visited with Mr. and,Mrs. Geo/ dasemore and other relatives in this district last week. j Miss Isabel Habkirk, nurse-in-train ing at Toronto General Hospital, is spending a couple of weeks’ vacation with her parents, Mr. and Mrs, J. O. Habkirk, Mrs. Henry Justeson and famif moved on Monday to Stayncr to join Mr. Justason who took a position there about a month ago. Mr. Justa son was here for the week-end, Mr. and Mrs. James Elliott, Sault Ste. Marte, spent a few days with re latives here last week, They had been to Detroit to attend the' funeral of their nephew, Dr. Bryant Elliott, Home from Hospital Miss Jean Baker who underwent an operation in St. Joseph’s. Hospital, re turned to her'home on Friday where she will spend a few months. Approve Roosevelt Peace Plan Messages from many nations proving President Roosevelt’s appeal to Chancellor Hitler and Premier Mussolini-for a pledge of ten years of peace/arrived at the State Depart ment, where officials gravely studied world reaction to the dramatic effort to end Europe’s series of tense crises. It was noted the President in asking pledges from the dictators not to at tack thirty-one nations specifically listed both Great Britain and France. & A at Belgrave on Wednesday afternoon, April 12th, at 4 o’clock, when the Rev. A. M. Boyle United in marriage, Mar garet Mae, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James F. Young, of Belgrave, and Mr. Hilton Eugene Armitage, of Arva, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Armitage of Ettrick. The bride was gowned in a Lottes Blue embroidered crepe dress and her flowers were Easter lilies and pink carnations. The wedding music was played by Miss Freda M. Jordan. Immediately following the ceremony a reception was held and a buffet luncheon served. For travelling the bride wore a tweed tailored suit, seal cape and navy accessories. Following a trip to Tor onto, Niagara Falls and.other eastern points, Mr. and Mrs. Armitage will reside at Arva. Guests from a distance were Mrs. W. H. Armitage, of Ettrick, the groom’s mother; Mr. and Mrs. Wilson Armitage of London; Mr. and Mrs. T. Lewis, of Clandeboye; other guests were present from Denfield, Thames- ford, Lambeth, Ballantyne, Blyth, Goderich. Cx............... ................._..... place Upward of 220 of the youthful workers in church junior organiza tions of Huron County met in con vention in Wesley Willis United Church, Clinton, Friday in an all-day conference. They were the teen age boys and girls Work Board and were under adult leadership. The young people of Clinton conducted a morn ing worship service. Roll call of soc ieties by secretary of Boys’ Council, Charles Wellwood, Wingham, was re sponded to by Auburn, Blyth, Brus sels, Benmiller, Clinton, Dungannon, Exeter, Ethel, Fordwich, Goderich, Gorrie, Grand Bend, Hensail, Bruce- field, Wroxeter and Wingham. The convention then split, and el ection of officers in each division took place. The executive for this year are: Boys’ Council, Benson Sutter, Clin ton, past pres.; Jack West, Clinton, president; Murray Moore, Exeter, vice-president; Donald Shafer, Ford wich, secretary; Phil Sparling, Clin ton, treasurer. Girls’ Council: Jeanette Sanderson, Brussels, past president; Ina Maskell, Benmiller, president; Ruth Brooke, Hensail, vice-president; Eleanor Car- son, Gorrie, secretary; Iris Rivett, Dungannon, ’treasurer. While in group division addresses on the subject “Do We Need World Friendship?’y were given by Rev. W. P. Lane, Goderich, and Miss Clara McGown, Blyth. Discussion in the following subjects were conducted: '“What Is It?" was the question dis cussed by the boys under leadership of Rev. Harry O’Neil, of St. Paul’s Church, Clinton, and by the girls un der Mrs. W. P. Lane, Goderich. “What Hinders It?” by Rev. H. Watt, Gorrie, Rev. Gordon Hazlewood; “What Helps It?” by Rev. H. E. Wright, Brucefield, and Miss Evelyn Stephens, Gorrie; “What Can I Do?” Rev. J. ,H. Mahoney, Brussels, and Miss Hazel Wilson, Wingham. With the groups united in the auditorium Rev. G. G. Burton, pastor-of Ontario street church, spoke on “Problems in leadership.” A film of African scenes was shown by Rev. Anson Moorehouse, Yar mouth Centre. A joint picnic supper was enjoyed, and Alvin Corliss gave a brief outline of the work of the Older Boys Parliament. Addresses on summer schools and camps were given by Rev. H. Snell and Mrs. W. P. Lane. A vesper ser vice with Mr. Snell leading and Rev. G. Hazlewood, Rev. C. Beacom and Mrs. W. P Lane assisting was carried ■out. In closing ceremonies the girls conducted a candle light service and the boys formed a friendship circle. Rev. W. McCleary representing the Upper Canada Bible Society, gave several addresses here on Sunday, He conducted and preached at the morn ing service in St, Andrew’s Presby terian Church, spoke at the City Mis sion and the United Church Sunday School in the afternoon and in the ev ening he conducted the service at the Baptist Church, and after the service gave an illustrated lecture on the work of the Bible Society in China. The collection for the society this year for this district will be in charge of the Women’s Missionary Societies of the various churches. “MARRYING MARIAN” FRIDAY NIGHT Valuable Lucky Program Prize To Be Given The Wingham Dramatic Club, un der the auspices of the Turnberry Ag ricultural Society, will present a re quest repeat performanie of “Marry ing Marian” in the Town Hall Friday night. This is a grand opportunity for those who missed this splendid show and there are many who saw it in March who will be present. This play is a musical comedy crammed with humour, snappy songs and exception ally well staged. Do not miss it. Each person attending will be given a numbered programme. Who will win the valuable lucky program prize? Reserved seats at McKibbon’s Drug Store. . OBITUARY Miss Sarah J. Irwin The death of Miss Sarah J, Irwin of East Wawanosh occurred on Thursday, April 13th. vMiss Irwin, who was in her 66th year, was a nat ive of East Wawanosh and resided her entire life in that township. She was a valued member of Trinity Anglican Church, Belgrave. George and Rich ard, two brothers, of East Wawanosh, survive her, also one sister, Mrs. W. Ruddy, also of East Wawanosh. The funeral service was private and was held at the residence of her bro ther, George Irwin, Lot 39, Con. 10, East Wawanosh, on Friday. M. Weeks and Rev. L. V. conducted the services. The pallbearers were: Edward Ir win, Herson Irwin, .Howard Irwin, Wm. Irwin, L. Ruddy, G. Irwin. Burial took place in Wingham Cem etery. An Easter Conference for Young People and Sunday' School teachers of the Huron deanery of the Anglican Church was held in St, Paul’s.Church, Clinton, on Thursday with morning and afternoon sessions. The rector of St. Paul’s, Clinton, Rev. A. H. O’Neil, conducted morn ing worship. An address on the sub ject of “My Church—What It Stands For,” was given by Rev. E, O. Gall agher of Wingham at 10.30 and at 11.00 group discussions took place, junior boys under leadership of Rev. R, M. Weeks, Blyth, and junior girls under that of Mrs. R. M-. Weeks. The theme for discussion was “My Church —Its History.” 'At the same hour, senior boys and girls were in separate groups for discussion of the theme, “My Church—Its Services.” Rev. E. O. Gallagher led the discussion for the boys and Mrs. Gallagher for the girls’ group. Bible class was conduct ed by Rev. A. C. Calder, Goderich, the theme in this instance being “My Church—Its Work in Canada.” The morning sessions closed with a Bible class led by Rev. T. M. B. Parker, B. A., B.D., of Morpeth and the subjects taken up were “The Lesson Courses,” “Teacher Training” and “Learning to Worship.” Lunch occupied the noon hour, the ladies of the church furnish ing tea, salads, and pickles. At 2.00 o’clock the main address on the subject “Youth of Today/’ was given by Rev. Canon W; A. Town send, B.A., London, and at 2.30 a re creation period under direction of Mrs. O’Neil furnished relaxation and enjoyment. A short business session followed and the final service at 3.30 was conducted by Rev. Dr. Hurford, Seaforth. Parishes represented in the gathering included Blyth, Bayfield, Clinton, Goderich, Middleton, Sea forth, Wingham. Rev. J. Graham, Bayfield Deanery representative of the Diocesan Board of Religious Edu- , cation was chairman of the confer ence. Twenty members of the Wingham Bridge Club took part in a team-of- four match with the Goderich Bridge Club at Goderich Monday evening, The Goderich club won 72 points to 53 points. T1 ie scores were as follows; 1st, Miss E. S. MacNaughton and P, Car ey, Mrs, Saunders and Mr. Bolsby, Goderich, 21%; 2nd, Mrs. Lanaway and Mrs. McMahon, R. Patterson and F, Donnelly, Goderich, 14%; 3rd, Mr. and Mrs. W.W. Armstrong, Mrs. O. Colborne and R. S Hetherington, 14; 4th, Mrs. Jenner and I<, Hunter, Mr, and Mrs, and Mrs. H. Crawford and Dr. G. Ross, 12; 6th Mr. and Mrs. Deans, Mrs. I?. Carey and Miss Hume, 11%; tied 7th and. Sth, Mrs. Mooney and Mr. Saunders, Mrs. Hays and Mr, Mooney, 11; Miss Dinsley and F. E. Madill, Mrs. W. H. French and Geo. Williams, 11; Sth, Mrs. G. Ross and Mrs, R. S. Heth erington, J. H. Crawford and W, H. French, 9%; 10th, Mrs. B, Porter and. J. Mason, Mrs. F. W, Spry and K. Somers 6%. . Coulthurst, 13%; 6th, Mr. L, R. Blackwood, Mrs. J, Formaldehyde Government Standard. Fresh stock just arrived; 25c lb. at McKibben's Drug Store. Work on Tweed Post Office .Stopped Duncan McDougall, of Bluevale, had a contract for the building of a $16,000 post office at Tweed. On Sat urday Mr. McDougall received .word, from the department at Ottaw^i not to proceed with this work. Recently the Council at Tweed passed a resol ution that this work be not proceeded with due to the unsettled conditions of world affairs at the present time. Rev. R. Pocock Women’s and Growing Girls’ Shoes In Patent, Kid, or Calf, and in the new Spring Colours, at Willis Shoe Store. Heads Goderich Board of Trade Mr. George W. Schaefer, former Wingliamite, on Monday evening was elected president of the Goderich Board of Trade. Held Progressive Euchre and Dance On Friday night the Literary of Powell’s School, S.S. No. 9, Turnber ry, held a very successful euchre and dance. Euchre was played till lunch when Mr. Wright, chairman, present ed the winners with prizes, Miss Mary Powell winning for ladies and Mr. Wra. Taylor for gents; consolation, to Mrs. Wm. Dettman and Mr. Ed- ^jvard Powell. Lunch was served and the remainder of the evening was spent in dancing. W. C. T. U. Donate Pamphlet on Royal Standard Coincident with the forthcoming Canadian tour of Their Majesties, an attractive illustrated pamphlet con taining the history of the Royal Standard, the personal flag of King George VI, is being distributed to lo cal school children. The Royal Stand ard is printed in color Oh the front of I seven diagrams show the various banners that have seryed as the flags of British kings ^hiring the last 700 years. The pam phlet is entitled “The Story of the Royal Standard.” It was written by E. E. Robinson, an employee of The Bell Telephone Company of Canada in Montreal who hobby is heraldry, and first appeared in “The Blue Bell", the monthly magazine published by that Company for its employees. The free distribution of the pamphlet here has been made possible through the Co-operation of the school authorities and the local office of The Bell Tele phone Company. LZie pamphlet and r d-irw.. ll-iA t- V Institute to hold ANNUAL MEETING The annual meeting of tbe W< Men's Institute will be held in rs at 2.30 o'clock Thursday afternoon, April 20th, As the officers for the ensuing year bo elected, at this meeting a full at tendance of members is requested. The motto is “Listen atid Learn.” The roll call will be answered by the pay ment of fees. The hostesses will be Mrs. Clarkson Martin, Mrs. Richard Clegg, Mrs. Geo. Kerr, i, /Men's Institute i ly Council Chamber the on will Spetial-'Show at Lyceum Theatre This Thursday, Friday and Satur day Mickey Rooney and Spencer Tracy in “Boystown.’A A story ad apted from the actual life work of Fa ther Flannigan. The academy award was given Mr. Tracy for his work in this picture. Curled Last Week On Wednesday evening last week curlers enjoyed a game with the stones and brooms at the local curling rink. This date was April 12th and is very late for curling in this district but is not a record. Five years ago the curlers enjoyed a game on April 13th, one day later than they did this year. Former Resident Great-Grandmother In March wc paper regarding ing under one rc qf another four under one roof, of the principals are former Wing- hamites. At ’St. Stephen, N.B., lives Mrs. Joseph (Catherine) Stalker, her husband was Principal of the Public Schoo) here 30 years ago; her daugh ter, Mrs. E. H. (Luella) Cook, and her son Ronald, and his three child ren Mrs. Cook in her forties, Ronald Cook is 25 and and his oldest child is four years. They all live in the same build ing but maintain separate apartments. Mr, Stalker ta-ught school here for 4% years, going from here to Inger soll where he died after teaching for eight years. Men’s Work Boots In Black Kip with Leather Soles, solid leather insoles, visible steel shank, and built up arch support, made for comfort and long wear. See these at Willis Shoe Store. Small Attendance at Leadership Meeting The attendance at the Leadership League meeting held in the Council Chambers on Thursday evening \vas not very large and was a disappoint ment to those sponsoring the meet ing. It was intended at this meeting to elect a permanent committee to louk after the league’s affairs but this was left over until a later date. In the meantime the provisional commit tee will carry on. Capt. W. J. Adams the provisional chairman, was indis posed, so Mr. Geo. Williams conduct ed the meeting. had an article in our four generations liv- of. This week we toil generations who live but in this case two PUPILS WILL NOT SEE ROYALTY AS A GROUP Formaldehyde Government Standard, just arrived. Drug Store. To Preach at Rev. T. E. 25c lb. at Fresh stock McKibbon’s Mrs. Stalker is in her sixtie: Due to transportation difficulties it was decided at a meeting of the Pub lic School Board on Monday night, that the school children would not be taken in a body to see the King and Queen at Stratford or London when they visit these cities on June 6th and 7th, Parents who wish their children to see the Royal party will make their own arrangements, We understand that other school boards have had to give up the idea of sending children to see the King and Queen as they could not secure transportation for this purpose. Bluevale Kennedy, of Norwic will preach at B^ucvale and Eadie Presbyterian Churches next Sunday Early Dandelion ; Despite the fact that we are having a very backward spring this year, a dandelion was found in bloom Mon day on the lawn at the home of W, T. Miller, Pleasant Valley. Ministers and Choirs Exchange Rev. J. F. Anderson conducted service in Ontario Street United Church, Clinton, on Sunday eventing and the local choir led in the service of praise. Rev. M. Burton, of Clin ton, preached here and his choir as sisted him in the service. Won Prize in Contest In the Famous Sayings Contest re cently conducted by the Star Weekly, Mrs. (Dr.) George Ross was in the first hundred out of 60,000 entries, and won a prize of $J5.00. ''Mrs. B. Fox, Guelph, (nee Dell Walker) also was a prize-winner in this contest, ceivitig $25.00. , Rome Spurns Peace Proposal Premier Mussolini’s newspaper, Popolo dTjtalia, published at Milan, in an article believed to have been written ,by the premier himself, said President Roosevelt’s peace message had already been rejected in Italy “by a prompt reaction of the national con science. We deny the president any right to intervene in European ques tions because bis country is not dir ectly interested as well as because he personally has not the slightest claim to assuming the role of friendly and impartial mediator,” the paper said. Attending Convention Mrs. (Rev.) Kenneth MacLean left on Monday to attend the Annual Pro vincial meeting of the Women’s Mis sionary Society of the Presbyterian Church in Canada which is being held this week in St, Paul’s Presbyterian Church, Hamilton. Mrs. MacLean is a member of the Board of Manage ment. Miss Tuesday to ence. Beatrice Graham attend this same left on! confer-1 the re- 11 ZRiver Quite For a High time when it was river would reach its! for this year but such case. The prairie, fair other low lands were raining heavily on Monday night and Tues day morning it was thought that the water in the highest level was not the grounds and flooded as usual but after rising very quickly the height of the water re mained constant for a while and then started to recede. During Tuesday night the water again was higher and became so high that there was about four inches of water over the road just -beyond the first bridge south of town. This is slightly higher than at any other time this season. SYNOD TO MEET AT STRATFORD Great interest was taken here last year in the meeting of the Synod of Hamilton and London of the Presby terian Church in Canada. Thjs y< the Synod convenes for three days Stratford commencing April 24th. is expected that 300 delegates will in attendance. Rev. C. H. MacDonald, of Luck now, the Moderator, will lead in pub lic worship service on Monday even ing, the opening session. The now moderator will be elected at this ses sion, Meetings will be held through out Tuesday and Wednesday. Tues day evening Rev. Kenneth MacLean, who is convener of General Interests, will give an address. I The April meeting of the W. C. T. U. was held at the home of Miss Isard on’ Thursday afternoon with Mrs. Tiffin presiding. An Easter hymn was sung, after which Miss Bolt led in prayer, and Mrs. R. J. Tindall read .the Scripture lesson and. also a poem entitled, “From Calvary to Eas ter." Miss McLaughlin gave a most interesting and instructive talk on, “Alcohol — Its Mental and Physical Effects on the Drinker.” Adjutant Terry then led in prayer, after which Lieut. Speller rendered a beautiful solo “I Would Be True” which was much appreciated. The Clip Sheet was conducted by Mrs. Tiffin, the theme being “Citizen ship.” It was stated that when wo men were given the franchise, only a small percentage took any interest in public affairs, and even yet a greater number of women read the recipes and fashion notes in newspapers ami magazines than read the editorials or articles on statecraft. Many thous ands of women in Ontario do not use their votes unless urged by others to exercise this duty. So is it any won der, then, that the extension of the franchise to women has not brought greater results in reform measures, public Since women future citizen; the civic conditii children shall live? j over the fate of derm ed by the totalitarian ing our women up. T er Interest in current economy and honest politics? are the mothers of the , should they not study ns tinder which their However, alarm icracy threaten- states .is wak- here is a great events, though democracy need. at It I the principles of true be ] to be carefully studied. Let us take a lesson from the women and. Germany in enthusia; study of the principles by are governed. Let us be as tic and devoted in our peace-time pat riotism as we were in our war-time patriotism, and we may serve our country as greatly as during the war.” The meeting was closed by th® singing of another hymn and prayer by Mrs. Gemmell. of Russia mi in which wc enthusias- -ur