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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1939-11-30, Page 1JSSr] With Which is Amalgamated The Gorrie Vidette and Wroxeter News, WINGHAM, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 30tK, 1939’Single Copies Five Cents Subscriptions $2.00 Per Year JHOWICK YOUTH WON ORATORICAL CONTEST ALL OFFICES FILLED BY ACCLAMATION GODERICH BRIDGE CLUB PLAYED HERE •''Secrets of Leadership” Was Subject of His Address Stanley Horsburgh, 12-year-old son -.of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Horsburgh, Howick Township, was named cham­ pion boy orator of Huron County in a contest held before Huron .County Council, which adjourned for 90 min­ utes for the occasion, Seven contestants, each a winner of" liis or her respective school fair, com­ peted. Speaking took place in the council chamber, the event establish­ ing a precedent for Huron, although an established practice in other cen­ tres. School inspectors J, M. Game, of Bruce County, and E. C. Beacom and J. H.Kinkead, of Huron County, were the judges; Warden R. E. Turner and ,J. C. Shearer, agricultural representa­ tive, presided jointly. The winners: 1, Stanley Horsburgh, S.S. No. 6, How- Tck, subject "Secrets of Leadership,” ,2, Lorraine Durnin, S.S. 16, Ashfield, subject, "The Visit of the King and ■■Queen”; 3, Cleta Potter, S.S. 3, God- ••erich Township, subject, "Our Music- ■ al Heritage.” RED CROSS WORK ROOM BUSY PLACE The Wingham Branch of the Red Cross lias had a call for pyjamas, so =the cutting committee have been busy and there is now a quantity of pyjam- ,as ready for sewing. All women who can go to the work room in the town .hall on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday afternoons will find mach­ ines and everything ready for sewing. Only this Thursday, Nov. 30, there will be no work, because of another meeting in the work room. Yarn is •also being given out for knitting Socks, sweaters, etc., and many com- •pleted articles have been returned. Sock's and wristlets have been giv­ en to the members of the local bat­ tery who are on guard at the Armour­ ies. ■ Presented With Mums Each member of the staff of the public school was presented with a ’bouquet of mums by Mr. E. S. Lewis in appreciation of their efforts in con­ nection with the school concert. Optometrist Recovers Mr. Robert A. Reid, Straftord op­ tometrist, will be at Williams’ Jew- ••ellery Store on Wednesday morning next week as usual. Recently - Mr. Reid was injured in a motor accident •and his friends will be pleased to know that he has made a splendid recovery. Engagement Announced Rev. and Mrs. James Scobie of Wil- ion Grove, formerly of Whitechurch and Belgrave, announce the engage- mient of their daughter, Mildred Lav- •ona Anne, to Stephen Lennox Fraser, son of iMr. and Mrs. J. A. Fraser, of •Toronto, the marriage to take place •early in December. Institute to Meet Nov. 30th The regular monthly meeting of ;the Women’s Institute will be held in ihe Council Chamber on Thursday, .November 30th, at 2.30 p.m. Rev. E. O, Gallagher will address the meet­ sing. Roll Call—My Grandmother’s Maiden Name. Hostesses: Miss Anderson, Mrs. A. Wilson, Mrs. J. 'Crawford,- Mrs. W. A. Sanderson, JBlyth Lad Had Narrow Escape An accident which might have end­ ed more seriously occurred at Blyth When Beverley, six-year-old son of Ir­ win Wallace, skated out on thin ice On the creek which broke under his •Weight. When discovered he Was in Water to his neck. Only for quick ac­ tion on the part of Russel Doherty* who reached him with a rope, he cer- M. H. fainly would have drowned. Search for Deutschland A brief but deadly battle in which the salvos of two German warships sank the converted British merchant cruiser Rawalpindi. and killed more than 250 of her crew spurred the Ad­ miralty to extend its search in north­ ern waters for the raiding Deutsch­ land. The Admiralty told in a vivid communique how the Rawalpindi, formerly a mail liner in the Orient Service, was overtaken off the south­ ern coast of Iceland Nov. 23, set afire and literally torn to pieces by il-inch guns of the'pocket battleship Deuts­ chland and'an Unidentified compatiiori ship. ' ’’ ’ • Same Personnel Will Represent Wingham on Various Boards and Commissions. • Local Pair Tops North and South but Goderich Won East and West, And On Points. FIRST ELECTION IN FIVE YE^RS FOR TURNBERRY Reeve Roland Grain To Be Opposed by James McTfavish. RECKLESS DRIVING CHARGE DISMISSED NO ELECTION IN EAST WAWANOSH SCHOOL CONCERT WAS FINE INDEED* Wingham will not have an election as all offices were filled by acclama­ tion at the nomination meeting Mon­ day evening. The town will be repre­ sented by the same personnel as held office this year, no change being social hour was enjoyed, made. The nominations were as follows: Mayor J. H. Crawford, on motion of Mur­ ray Johnson and R, H, Lloyd. Reeve R. S. Hetherington, on motion Murray Johnson and R. H. Lloyd. Hydro Commissioner A. J. Walker, on motion of W. Gurney and R. H. Lloyd. Council Murray Johnson, on motion Sturdy and W. VanWyck. Frank Sturdy, on motion of W- VanWyck and M. Johnson. Walter VanWyck, on motion of F. Sturdy and M. Johnson, R. H. Lloyd, on motion of. W. Van­ Wyck and F. Sturdy. J. J. Evans, on motion of R. H. Lloyd and E. Wilkinson. E. Wilkinson, on motion of R, H. Lloyd and M. Johnson, The above all elected. Arthur Wilson was also nominated for Council by O. Ludwig and Frank Sturdy but he withdrew. Public School Board Ward 1—Rev, J. F. An'derson, motion'of R. G. Gannett and Dr. W. Irwin.. Ward 2—N. L. Fry, on motion W. F. Burgman and R. G. Gannett. Ward 3—J. O. Habkirk, on motion of Wr. A, W. Irwin and A. Lockridge. Ward 4—Dr. A. W. Irwin, by A. Lockridge and W. F, Burgman. ' (Continued on Page Four) Twenty players of the Goderich Bridge Club were entertained Wed­ nesday evening by the local club. The game was played by the Mitchell movement and following the play a Cameron Rintoul Acquitted - Charge Was Laid Following Car Accident in Which Peter W. Scott Was Killed. Reeve R, R, Redmond and Members of the Council Given Acclamation Annual Entertainment Was Enjoyed by Large Audience, of H. of F. on A. of The results were: North and South: Mrs. R. S. Heth­ erington and W. H. French 1110; Mr. and Mrs, W. W. Armstrong 102%; Mis, R. Wheeler and Mrs. J. Thomas 101%; Mr. A. C. Calder and Mr. Groves, 97; Mrs. J. A. Graham and Dr. Graham, 93%; Mrs. J. H. Crawford and Dr, Geo. Ross, 84; Mrs. L, R. Blackwood and J. H. Crawford 83; Mrs. Geo, Ross and L. R. Black­ wood 80%; Mr.-and Mrs. E. Dean 77%; Mrs, R, J. McMehen and Mrs. Jas. Hume, 69. East and West; Mrs, N. Lannaway and K. Hunter, 113; Miss E. Mac- Naughton and P. F. Carey, 110%; Mr. and Mrs.- W. F. Saunders, 101; Mrs. W. H. French and J. Mason, 93; Miss N. Dinsley and E. M. Snell, 88; Mrs. R. C. Hays and Mrs. P. F. Car­ ey, 87%; Mrs. B. Porter and K. Som­ ers, 87; Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Nicol, 76; Mrs. O. Colborne and Murray Rob­ erts, 72%; Mrs. W. E. Kress and G.’ Williams, 72. Goderich won on points having 926 to Wingham’s 874. A fairly large representation of the ratepayers of the Township of Turn­ berry were present at. Bluevale Friday for the annual nominations. Unlike the past four years there will be an election, the first to be held since the present council were elected to office in January, 1935, *' At 2 o’clock the Clerk, ,W, R. Cruik- shank, declared tlie nominations clos­ ed, the following being nominated, to­ gether with their mov6r and second­ er: Cameron Rintoul, of Seaforth, was acquitted of a reckless driving charge in police court here on Friday after­ noon by Magistrate J. A. Makins. The charge was laid against Rintoul following a car accident last June in East Wawanosh when ex-Reeve Pet­ er W. Scott of the Township, was killed. Cameron Rintoul was driving his father’s car towards Highway 4 on the 10th concession with his father, Jack Rintoul, as passenger. The Scott car in which Orville Taylor and Mr. Scott were riding, was proceeding south on the sideroad when the acci­ dent happened. Mr. Scott was killed. Both Orville Taylor and Jack Rintoul were confined to Wingliam General Hospital for a long time. | Mr. and Mrs. George Coultes, who resided at that corner and eye-wit­ nesses of the accident, testified that' .the Rintoul car was not travelling ov­ er 30 miles an hour at the time of the accident. The school concert, presented by the pupils of the public school, Thurs­ day and Friday evenings, was thor­ oughly enjoyed by a large and apprec­ iative audience both evenings. To tell the complete story of this splendid I Footwear — The Ideal Christmas Gift—iMany- lines to choose , from at Greer’s. Table Tennis Champs Public School table tennis compe­ tition resulted as follows: Seniors, Winner, Lome Gardner; Runner-up, Fred Templeman; Juniors: Winner, Charlie Lee; Runner-up, Bill Temple­ man, Choir Held Social Evening The members of St: Andrew’s Choir spent a most enjoyable evening recently when they held .their regular Thursday evening choir practice at the home of the choir ieader and or­ ganist, Mr. H. V. Pym and Mrs.-Pym. Following a profitable hour of prac­ tice, the members spent a very pleas­ ant social time together with contests and music and a happy hour over the tea cups. Palmerston Loot Recovered Investigating a recent’robbery of a store in Milverton, Provincial Con­ stable T{ W. Oldfield, Listowel, re­ covered six radios and seven electric clocks stolen from K. M. Henderson’s furniture store, Palmerston.' The loot was recovered in a pawn shop in onto where Constable Oldfield iced several radios that fitted cription of those stolen here, vincial Constable Oldfield and viiicial Constable M. Wright, of Ar­ thur, arrested four men in Connection with the robbery. Tor- no t- des- Pro- Pro- BLUEVALE SPEAKER AT EXENING AUX Moving Millions Name of New Study Book♦ The ladies of the Evening Auxiliary of the United Church were privileged to have iMrs, Tavener, of Bluevale, as a guest at their meeting on November 21st, at Mrs. J. Reavie’s home. Mrs. Taveher came to introduce the new study book, "Moving Millions,” She is particularly interested in India and its people, and presented their heeds in. a very vivid way, stressing especial­ ly their need of education and liter­ ature, of sanitation; and of agricultur­ al improvements, which might pre­ clude the likelihood of famine. She spoke of Mahatma Ghandi’s efforts to make India industrially . self-sustain­ ing; and also of India’s need of Chris­ tianity to combat fear and supersti­ tion. The December meeting will be ftfclcf on December 12th, a week eaMiet1 than the regular date, in order Io avoid conflict1 wlthuChristmas activities, J. C. MR. BLACKWOOD GOES TO SARNIA BRANCH LIONS CLUB HAD SPLENDID MEETING Dr. W. A. McKibbon Gave Address The Lions Club held a very inter­ esting dinner meeting at Jean’s Tea Room on Friday evening, with Mr. F. W. Spry, the president, in charge. A very informative address on "Preventable Diseases” was given by Dr. W. A. McKibbon. Following the add ess the Doctor answered a number of questions. The Lions have set. the allocation for their various projects as follows: $200 child welfare work; $100 eyesight saving; $35 Boy Scouts; $100 juvenile sports. • , / Sunday School Christmas Service The City Mission Sunday School Christmas Service will be held at p.m., December 14th. All welcome. Baking and_Fancy Work Sale The Salvation Army will hold a sale of Homemade Baking and Fancy Work in. the Council Chambers Sat­ urday afternoon and evening, Dec. 9. To Hold Communion Service On Thursday, Nov. 30, St. Andrew’s Day, the W.A. of Trinity Church, Blyth, will join with the W.A. of St. Paul’s, Wingham, in a service of Holy Communion and Intercession at 10 o’clock. The service will be conducted by Rev. R. M. Weekes and Rev. E. O. Gallagher. Lost in Semi-Finals At the* Kitchener Curling Tourna­ ment last week, A. M. Crawford’s rink lost out in the semi-finals of the consolation event 13-11 to R. J. Spald­ ing’s rink of Toronto. The rink was D. Fortune, W. Elliott, G. Inglis, A. M. Crawford skip. The other local entry, Eld. Nash, O. Haselgrove, D.' Rae, Dr. Irwin, won one and lost one. Teeswater Girl Injured Jean Thompson, 11-year-old daugh­ ter of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. L. Thomp­ son, Teeswater, was knocked uncon­ scious and suffered concussion when she was thrown from a horse upon which she and Arthur Chhpple were riding. He escaped with minor, cuts' and abrasions. Her parents were in Toronto at the time of the accident. The horse had been borrowed from a bakery so that the children could have pony rides. Clinton Man Killed Hurled /torn his bicycle through the windshield of a car that struck him on No, 8 highway at William St. in Cliiitoh, Saturday night, Russell Currie, 55-year-oid Clinton laborer, died ah hour and a half later at 9 p.m. in Clinton Hospital. Currie had re­ ceived terrible head injuries when he went head first into the windshield of the cat „while the bicycle was tossed to Bie^side * pF the jqad. The- ca^ po- JiiJe'saiiJ, Was/'driven ’by William lioL land, 20-year-oid son of Ndl>Ie’„^pI* , land, living on No. 8 highway, three;, miles east of Clinton. 8 For Reeve Roland Grain, by Root. Sproal and Fred W. Hogg. James McTavish, by John Kirton and Thos, H. Wallace.' Harold Moffatt, by John W. Fisch­ er and Arthur Wheelef. . For Council Wm. Austin, by Andrew Gemmill and Wm. McGill. I Richard Wilton, Chester Gilkin- son and Jas? McD. Hardie. Harold Moffatt, by Ross King and Thos. W. Walker. } James Breckenridg<|. by Wm. Dettman and Arthur |Vheeler. Roy Porter, by Arno Kelly and Showers. • , Alvin D. Smith, by Jas, Kerney and Wm. J. Latronica. ' Robt. A. Powell, by G. N. Under­ wood and Wm. Latronica. All nominated qualified, Harold Moffatt being nominated?, for both qualified for the Council. Following the nominations, Isaac J. Wright was appointed chairman, and called on the treasurer, Benson Cruik- shann, for a statement of the finances of the township. He reported that the outstanding taxes for the years 1936 and 1937 are only $627.95. Should all taxes be received this year there will be a substantial balance at the end of the fiscal year, notwithstanding the fact that they carried over a deficit from the year previous. The deben­ ture debt had been reduced this year by about $2500.00 and .three 'drain de­ bentures will be paid off in 1940. (Continued on Page Three) Engagement Announced Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Austin, Wake­ field, Quebec, announce the engage­ ment of their daughter, Margaret Alice Elizabeth, to Major Philip John Bigelow, the Midland Regiment (N. and D.), Port Hope, Ontario, (form­ erly of the Wingham High ’ School staff), son of Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Big­ elow, Manor Pride Farms, Orono, On­ tario, marriage to take place the latter part of December. Named Farm Organization Executives This district is well represented on the executives of the farm organiza­ tions of Ontario. At conventions held last week, Mrs. O. G. Anderson was yc-elected president of the' United Farm Wometi of Ontario; R. J, Scott was re-elected president of the United Farmers of Ontario Co-Operative Co. and Kenneth Jacksoil, of Seaforth, was named executive member of the United Farmers of Ontario. Don Staffeur, of Bright, was made presi­ dent of the U.F.O. DEPUTY GRAND MASTER PAID OFFICIAL VISIT District Oddfellows Gathered Here There was a large attendance of Oddfellows and their wives present at -Maitland Lodge rooms on Monday evening Master Preston, address carried on by the Oddfellows of On­ tario. The Grand Master, John Park­ er, of Niagara Falls, was scheduled to be present but was unable to attend, so the official district visit was made by D. G. M. Iredale. D.D.G.M. John Good of Teeswater, presided and introduced the following program: cdmtnimity singitfg--.led'‘ by Mrs, H, King} tbadirigs, Mrfe. Walter VanWyck; Salos; Mrs. H, King; solos, Frank Renwick, accompanied by Miss Telia Reid. Following the program a delicious lunch was served. ..Oddfellows were present from Bflissds, Flyth, Teeswater, Wingham, alsb Rebeccas of Teeswater and Bras* Seis. i . to welcome the Deputy Grand of Ontario, Mr. Iredale, of who gave .a very interesting on various phases of work Mr. George North wood, of Brussels, Named Commerce Manager Here Mr. L. R. Blackwood, who has been manager of the local branch of the Canadian Bank of Commerce for the past five years, has received notice that he is being transferred to the Sarnia branch. On behalf of the peo­ ple of this community we extend con­ gratulations on this promotion, but at the same time we express their regret that he is leaving our town. Mr. and Mrs. Blackwood have been popular residents here and we wish them also Miss Betty, their daughter, every happiness and suc'cess. The new Manager, Mr. George Northwood, has been in charge of the Brussels branch, for the past three years, When Mr, and Mrs. North­ wood take up residence here we are sure they will be given a hearty wel­ come, Their son is a member of the bank staff at Brussels, Purchased Farm Mr. Stanley Dennis, of Ashfield, has bought Turnberry, of town. the farm on the 6th’ of owned by Jim Halliday, by Staff of the Walker Store en- Entertained The staff tertained Mrs. L. C. Young, a fellow employee, on Wednesday, prior to her departure on Monday for Ingersol, where she will spend the winter. Kicked by Horse On Sunday afternoon Harry Fry- fogle was kicked on the leg by his horse. No bones Were broken but he has a very sore place on his leg where he received the impact. Local Club Shot Well AlthdUgh they did not win the Pro­ vincial .22 Sporting Rifle Champion­ ship, which was won by the Clinton team, Wingham’s Club, River Valley, made a good showing with a score of 1478 out of 1500. The scores were: Wny Sturdy 278, R. L. Patey 298, W. Marshall 288, F. Sturdy 299, A. Rin­ toul 294, S. Vanstone 290, G. E. Skinn 297. The best five scores combined. Clinton will go into the Dominion matches. A.Y.P.A. Holding Membership Contest St. Paul’s A.Y.P.A. held its regular session Monday night with the pres­ ident, Herb. Fuller, in the chair, In the absence of the chaplain, the ser­ vice of worship was conducted by the rector. Several resolutions from the Dominion Council of the A.Y.P.A., were introduced and following discus­ sion, were tabled for definite action next meeting. The membership con­ test will close Dec. 4th, and the group leaders are urged to have all reports in at that -time. Mr. Howard Hamil­ ton, of Huron College, who spent the past summer in James Bay District, will address the A.Y.P.A. on Dec. 4, upon his travels and work there which he will illustrate with slides prepared , by himself, fthb foMkre’o’f the pro­ gram was a; Spellifig.match conducted by ihn president. Mr, Ralph Baird eorffributed the fourth edition of the Journal. At a nominating meeting of the Township of East Wawanosh, which was poorly attended, on Friday after­ noon, the Council board of 1939 was- returned by acclamation.' As there will be no election next year they will be in office for 1940 and ’41, at least,^entertainment would make a very The poor attendance was, no doubt, due to the fact that there was no el­ ection talk and it was generally un­ derstood that it would be an acclama­ tion. The Council is: Reeve Raymond R. Redmond, nom­ inated and seconded by John Buch­ anan and W. F, Campbell, Councilors: , Harvey Black, nominated by Fred W. Cook and John Buchanan. Lewis Ruddy, nominated by Carl S. Govier and Fred W. Cook. Norman McDowell, nominated by Frew W. Cook and W. F. Campbell. J. Dustan Beecroft, nominated by J. H. Irwin and G. Leaske McGee. Mr. Frank Campbell was chosen as chairman of the meeting following the clerk, Alex. Porterfield, proclaiming the election of the above by acclama­ tion. After thanking the ratepayers for -the position that he stated was the highest honour in the township, Reeve Redmond paid , a very fine tribute to the late Peter W. Scott. Despite the fact that we contested the reeveship Ione with the other, Mr. Scott and were the best of friends, he said. (Continued on Page Three) The Christmas- Box your friends will appreciate — C. C. M. Matched Sets—The last word in skating equip­ ment. See them at Greer’s Shoe Store. Don’t Forget The Dance at Kir ton’s School Fri­ day night, this week. Former Whitechurch Minister Passes Rev. Fred W. Crowle, who was an active Methodist ^Minister for forty years until his retirement in 1917, died at the home of his daughter, Miss Edith Crowle, 42 West Avenue South, Hamilton. He was 83 years of age. He served at Hanover and White­ church in this district. Lucknow Woman Passes Suddenly Mrs. George H. Smith died sudden­ ly at her home, Lucknow, from an acute heart attack. Mrs. Smith was formerly Miss Rena T. McCullaugh, of Thorold. She was a member of the Anglican Church, and was organist of St. Peter’s Anglican Church, Luck­ now, for a number of years. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon from the residence, with interment in Greenhill Cemetery. She is survived by her husband. CELEBRATE 25th WED­ DING ANNIVERSARY About one hundred and fifty friends, relatives and neighbours of Mr. and Mrs. Robert D. Golley gath­ ered at their home on Friday evening, November 24th, to celebrate with them their 25th wedding anniversary. During the evening Mr. and Mrs. Golley were the recipients of a great many beautiful gifts of silver service which showed the high esteem in which they are held among their friends and neighbours. The evening was spent in social chat, cards and dancing. Music was supplied .by Jackson’s orchestra. During the evening Dr. Robert Cas­ sels, uncle of Mr. Golley, sang "The Sunshine of Your Smile” by Leonard Cooke and "When Song Is Sweet” by Paul A. Schmidt. He was accompan­ ied on the piano by Mrs. Elmer Hast­ ings. After lunch was served Mr. Golley thanked alt for the many beautiful gifts and for celebrating the 25th an­ niversary of their wedding with and Mrs. Golley. Following this everyone sang they are Jelly Good Fellows.” Guests present from a distance were Dr. and Mrs. Robert Cassels, Romeo, Michigan; Mr. and Mrs. Elmo Arnold of Romeo, Michigan; Mr. and Mrs. Mac Abram and Vern, of LiStoWel; Miss Mary Bray, of Lions Head; Mrs. Teter McIntosh, Mrs. Fred Hed­ ley, Mr. ;Hqrcdd McIntosh, Miss Dor­ othy Hedley and Miss Andrey McIn­ tosh, from Kincardine* . The evening closed with the sihging, of the National Anthem, him 'For lengthy article and then one would have no idea of the very pleasant ev­ ening that was spent by those who at­ tended. The children each and all took their parts in a very pleasing and efficient manner which showed the splendid in­ struction they received and also the fine talent that we have in our school. Mr. Kidd introduced the program giving an introductory address. The first number was the Rhythm Band of sixty pieces and they did well. The numbers were "O Canada”, Vivian. Ernest, conductor, Helen Carr "Can­ ada”; “Heart of Oak”, Barabara Rob­ erts, conductor, Lome Gardner “Sail­ or”; “Rule Britannia”. Mary Ross, conductor, Evelyn Cantelon “Britan­ nia.” These were the pupils of Grades 2 and school The March grade 4. This proved a very pleasing feature. The Glee Club sang three numbers. Gently Evening Bendeth; Bluebells of Scotland, and Wandering. This was excellent. The children’s voices blend­ ed very nicely. One of the standout number was the Grade 1 part of the program. The little beginners went over with a bang. They did a Bunnies’ Dance and the Dance of the Elf-Men and the Shoe­ maker. The little girls in the first number were sweet and the boys in. the second created no end of fun. Those taking part in the Shoemaker did well indeed. This ended the first part of the program. Th§ second part of the entertain­ ment was a Two-Act Operetta "White Gypsy’’. The cast of characters were from Grade 8, the older boys and girls of the school. The cast did well in­ deed and the confident an$ efficient, manned that they displayed was very noticeable. They received great ap- lause and deserved every bit of it. (Continued on Page Four^ -................. . 3, who were assisted by the choir. second number was a Flag and Drill by the pupils of Stag Euchre At Oddfellows’ Hall Thursday ening this week. Gents turn out. Spoke to Seaforth Lions Mr. J. R. M. Spittai gave an dress to the Seaforth Lions on Mon­ day evening. His subject was “Serv­ ice.” ev- ad- Lions at Arthur Affair A number of the members of the Lions Club and their wives attended. Charter Night of the Arthur Lions Club on Tuesday night, K j ' ~ 7 •' ‘ , Hospital Auxiliary to Meet Monday The regular meeting of the Wo­ men’s Hospital Auxiliary will be held in the Council Chamber on Monday afternoon, Dec. 4th, at 3,45. For A Good Time Be sure and attend the Old Time. * Dance at the Royal T. Hall, Wing­ ham, Friday this week. Music by the Huron Corn Huskers. Admission 25c. Bazaar Wednesday, Dec, 6th. The ladies of Ebenezer Church are holding an ■ afternoon Bazaar Wed­ nesday, Dec. 6th. Tea will be served, and Come and buy your Christmas boxes and help support the church. To Speak to Breeder Clubs R. J. Deachman, M.P., will be the luncheon speaker at the annual meet­ ing of the Waterloo County Holstein. Breeders’ Club and the Waterloo Dis­ trict Shorthorn Breeders’ Club at Waterloo, Tuesday next. Quick Action Saved Fordwich Church Quick action on the part of a few early arrivals at Sunday School on Sunday morning undoubtedly saved the United Church at Fordwich front being burned to the ground, William Mee, the caretaker, had lit the furnaa* es as usual and had gone home to breakfast. The early arrivals notice smoke, but thought the furnaces checked off too tight. When the smoke became worse they started to investigate and found the .floor’m the basement on fita from aft overheatedi jfurnace, A few pails of water soon, had it out. fl. jliamiMnMReaiftgaft.flttia: