The Wingham Advance-Times, 1940-01-11, Page 1at
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NOTICE
NOTICE
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Fellowship-"Laura Hop-
Recreation— Rolla Sand-
Citizenship—Kay McGilb
Culture—Ruth Netehcry.
Missions—Mabel Bother-'
1940.
Miller,
Wellwood.
Crttikshank.
Second-Hand Skating Outfits —We
have a number of pairs to choose
from — Greer’s Shoe Store.
Citizens are -requested not to fur
nish meals to transients as they can
be accommodated at the Town Hall
where a proper record is kept.
W. A. Galbraith, Town Clerk.
Slipper Sale — Slippers for every,
member of the family — Buy now at
our Clean-Up Sale — Greer’s Shoe
Store.
represented at the an-
Furniture Exhibition,
Miss Caroline Wellwood Heads
Society
WEEK OF PRAYER
OBSERVED HERE
Despite Stormy Weather Attedance
Was Good
Skates Sharpened —* Bring along
your skates and have them sharpened
correctly Greer’s Slide Store.
OBITUARY
EASTERN STAR
INSTALOFFICERS
Ceremony Took Place on Tuesday
Evening
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Single Copies Five Cents
With Which Is Amalgamated The Gorrie Vidette and Wroxeter News,
WINGHAM, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, JANUARY 11th, 1940
HIGH SCHOOL OPEN
LITERARY FEB. 8 - 9
School Had Attendance Record ,
•It was announced. ,at the High
School Board meeting on Monday
night that the Annual Commencement
Exercises will be held on . Thursday
..and Friday evenings, February 8 and
9.
The sum of $44.18 was received by
. the board from the estate of Miss
-White to be given to pupils who pass
with first class honours in French and
• German in the Middle School. These
..awards will befpresented at the Open
• Literary,
Principal Hall gave a very interest-
•ing report of the destination of pupils
.-leaving secondary schools in Ontario
at the e.nd of the 1937-1938 term. It
•was as follows: Commerce 15.2%, Ag-
. riculture 7.9%, Normal School 2.1%,
■College or University 6.2%, Business
■College 4.8%, Private School 2%,
Trades 8.3%, other occupations 17.8%,
without occupations 18.7%, by death
or disability 1.6%, unknown 15.4%.
The percentage of attendance of
- High Schools during this period was
”94.71%. Wingham High School had
the highest percentage in the province
with 97.69%.
WEDDINGS
Collyer - Thom
A quiet wedding was solemnized at
All Saints Church, Peterborough, at
three o’clock on Saturday, December
•30th, when Kathleen Doris, youngest
daughter of Mr. and Mrs, E. J. Thom
of St. Helens became the bride of
Stuart E. Collyer, son of Mrs. Sarah
•Collyer and the late Mr. Collyer. Rev.
,J. D. Patterson officiated. The young
couple’s attendants were Miss Helen
Tbom, R.N., of Peterborough, sister
of the bride and Mir. Ronald Rothwell
’ of Norwood. ■
Attending Course __
Miss Irene Ellacott of the Walker
Stores’ staff is attending the D. A.
school-’of corsetry in Toronto this
week.
Public School Boiler Cracked
On Saturday the boiler at the Pub
lic School cracked.- During the week
end it was patched up so that it would
do service for this week. A new one
will be'installed this week-end.
Served Apprenticeship Here
Mr. Stewart Hood, of Montreal,
was a visitor in 'town last week and
we were very happy that he took time
to visit this office. Mr. Hood forty-
four years ago was the printer’s devil
in the Times office and he' recalled
.many interesting events of that time.
Mr. Hood lived in the West for a
number.of years but now resides in
Montreal where hte is engaged in the
lithographing business.
Eight Tables at Bridge Club
There were eight tables present at
the regular meeting of the bridge club
held on Wednesday evening last week.
The winners were, North and South:
1st, Duncan Kennedy and W. W.
Armstrong; 2nd, Mrs. W. W. Arm
strong ftnd E. M. Snell; 3rd, Mrs. W.
H. Waram and A. Wilson; 4th, Mrs.
Geo. Ross and D. B. Porter. East and
West: 1st, Mrs. R. S. Hetherington
and Dr. Geo. Ross; 2nd, Miss Agnes
MacLean and Gordon MacKay; 3rd,
Miss Mary King and R. S. Hethering
ton; 4th. Mrs. E. M. Snell and Mrs.
F. A. Parker.
LEGION AUXILIARY
NAMES OFFICERS
Annual Meeting Held Monday Even-
... ing.
The annual meeting of the Ladies’
Auxiliary to Wingham Legion was
held in the Armoruies on Monday ev
ening. Reports showed that the
branch had enjoyed a very successful
year. The following were elected of
ficers for the ensuing year.
Past Pres.—Mrs. W. W. Armstrong
President—Mrs. A, M. Forbes
1st Vice Pres.—Mrs. H. Campbell
2nd Vice Pres.-—Mrs. Frank Sturdy
i Secretary—Mrs. E. Lewis,
Treasurer—Mrs. W. VanWyck
Standard Bearer—Mrs. H. Bjowne
Investigating Committee Convenor
—Mrs. M. Browne
Social Com. Convenor—Mrs. H.
Towne
Executive Com, Convenor—Mrs. P.
Harris v
Visiting Com.—iMrs, P. Harris and
Mrs, IL Browne
30th WEDDING AN
NIVERSARY MARKED t
Mr. and Mrs. Hector McLean Honor
ed by Friends.
The home of Mr, and Mrs. Hector
McLean was the scene of a very hap
py gathering when they entertained
their friends and neighbours on Fri
day evening, Dec. 29th, it being the
occasion of their thirtieth wedding an
niversary. The house was tastefully
decorated in pink and white with’sil
ver bells. .
Dancing was enjoyed, until midnight
when a bountiful lunch was'served by
the hostesses, After lunch the bride
and groom of thirty years ago were
called to the living room where Mr.
Alex. Corrigan read the following ad
dress: *
Glenannan, Dec. 29, 1939
Dear Fiiends:
On this, your thirtieth wedding an
niversary, we have come to your home
to extend to you our heartiest con
gratulations. For these thirty years
you have lived with us as" true neigh-/
bours and kind friends, coming and
going as such. Written words such as
these could show but. a very small
portion of our feeling to a couple who
have reached this milestone in mar
ried life.
As a token of remembrance and our
esteem for you we would, like you to
accept these gifts which we hope will
in some small way express our friend
ship to ydu, and with them our high
est and most sincere, regards. We
.trust that each year in your life has
brought increased' happiness and we
trust that as. the years bf married life
roll, by your happiness will increase.
Again we extend our best wishes
and heartiest congratulations. Signed
on behalf of your friends and neigh
bours. / ' ’ ’ ,
Mr. McLean, on behalf of' himself
and Mrs. McLean, made a very fitt
ing reply, after which they, all joined
in siriging “For They Are Jolly Good
Fellows ” . ’
The remainder of the evening was
spent in music and dancing. On de
parting all wished Mr. and Mrs. Mc
Lean many more year.s of happiness.
Ski Hike Thursday Evening
The Ski. Club are holding a hike on
■Thursday evening starting from the
Club Rooms at 8 o’clock. Lunch af
ter at Jean’s Tea Room.
26 Below Saturday Night
The temperature took a dive dur
ing Saturday night and early Sunday
morning.’ The thermometer register
ed the lowest so far this winter, 26
degrees below zero.
Attended Deanery Meeting
Several members of St. Paul’s A.
Y. P. A. attended the Local Council
of the Deanery of Huron, held at Clin
ton on Wednesday evening. The topic
of discussion was the report of the
delegates from the Amsterdam Youth
Conference.
E. W. Orvis Won Radio
The holder of the lucky ticket (320)
on the radio on which "the hockey
club sold ticketsxand .which was drawn
for at Monday night’s game, was E.
W. Orvis. The draw was made by
Lieut. T. W. Platt with Mayor Craw
ford as master of ceremonies.
Home From Hospital
Jack Montgomery, who was severe
ly injured lit the car-bob-sleigh acci
dent, and* who has been in Victoria
Hospital, London, has sufficiently re
covered to have been transported to
his home on Saturday. His upper
body is encased in a cast but we have
been informed that a complete recov
ery is expected. Citizens generally
will be pleased that Jack is on the
mend.
Transferred to Goderich
Hah Peterson has been transferred
by his company, Imperial Oil, to God
erich. “Pete” left on Tuesday to take
over his new duties. Mrs. Peterson
and little son, Donald, will not go4 lo
Goderich until spring. “Pete” has
been a resident of our town for the
past six and one-half years., He was
' a popular member of our ball club
and one season was manager of the
team. We are sure We ire expressing
the opinion of all here when we say
we are sorry that Mr. and Mrs. Pet
erson are leaving* Wingham, We Un
derstand that the oil company is clos
ing out Kincardine, Wingham, Exet
er, Milverton and some other places
as distributing statinns. This work
will be carried on from Goderich
where supplies will be received by
beat
DURHAM PLAY HERE
MONDAY NEXT WEEK
Rink Should Be Packed for This Fast
Game
The Indians will take on the fast
Durham team here Monday evening
next. Durham have a fast skating,
well balanced club and this game
should be a close one. Turn out and
encourage the players and the execu
tive who are trying to put hockey ov
er this year. The Indians will play at
Durham Friday this week.
The1 Juniors, after being out of ac-
tion from Jan, 4th, journey to Goder
ich Tuesday evening next. They will
not be seen in a home game until Jan.
26th.
NEEDY CHILDREN
WERE MADE HAPPY
Chamber of Commerce Spent About
$120 on Clothing and Footwear
Last week many kiddies in town
were made more comfortable and
very happy through the generosity of
the Chamber of Commerce who pur
chased and distributed about $120.00
of clothing and footwear. Many a
child will now be properly clothed and
booted and be iTb a much better posi
tion to withstand the chilly days of
our rugged winter.
This money was the accumulated
surplus from the Christmas Tree and
Santa Claus Fund which has been col
lected over a period of several years.
Fred Manuel Ill
Mr. Roy Manuel was called to De
troit last week on account of the seri
ous illness of his brother, Fred. He
returned to town on Monday and We
sare pleased to report -that Fred is
much improved but-is still very ill.
Appeals Cost $1,060
The cost to Huron County of the
tribunal which recently heard equal
ized assessment appeals extending ov
er eight days is $1,060. This does not
include Town of Goderich and-Steph
en Township appellants, which muni
cipalities must pay their own costs.
OBITUARY
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Mrs. William Patterson
Death claimed, another pioneer
man on Wednesday afternoon in the
person uf Mrs. William Patterson, at
the home of her son, Nelson Patter
son, of'East Wawanosh. Her passing,
after a lingering illness, followed just
six months after the death of her
partner in life. • .
She was in her, 75 th year. Former
ly Mary Jane M’cBrien, she was born
in Goderich township April 9, 1884.
After her marriage to William Pat
terson the couple farmed in Hullett
until seventeen years ago when they
retired to their cosy home in Walker
burn where they resided until Mr.
Patterson’s death last August. Since
then she has lived with her family,
Mrs. Patterson was identified with
the United Church, Auburn and her
passing will be deeply felt by this
community where she has endeared
herself to all by her kindly affection
ate manner.
She is survived by two sons, Ernest
on the homestead in Hullett and Nel
son of East Wawanosh, three daugh
ters, Mrs. Harold Sprung (Rachel) 11
con. Hullett; Mrs. Clarence Cox (Ol
ive) of WhitechUrch; Mrs. Alex Man
ning (Mary) of Belgrave; one sister,
Mrs. Sam Bell, of Portland, Oregon;
twelve grandchildren and one great
grandchild, The funeral was held Fri
day afternoon from the home of her
son, Nelson, with interment in Ball’s
.cemetery-
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Jacob Halliday
The burial of a former Wingham
man, Jacob Halliday, took place at
Harriston oh Thursday last week. Mr.
Halliday was taken ill at his home in
Devil’s Lake, North Dakota, Satur
day, Dec. 30th, and passed on from
a heart attack a few minutes later,
He was in his 79th year, was born in
Howick and after teaching at Clifford
resided tn Wingham for a short time
prior to going to North Dakota about
50 years ago.
Ho leaves to mourn his passing his
wife formerly Ann Hood of Clifford,
also two brothers and three sisters,
David of-Wingham; Hugh of Toron
to; Miss Jennie Halliday, Toronto;
Mrs. George Doubledee and Mrs, H.
F. McGee, of Wittgham.
The funeral was held under the aus
pices of Harriston Court of the C.O.F.
of which he was a charter member.
REEVE REDMOND
GAVE DINNER PARTY
East Wawanosh Council and Officials
Entertained by Their Reeve.
A very pleasant time was enjoyed
by the Councillors and the officials
of East Wawanosh on Monday even
ing when their genial Reeve, Ray
mond R. Redmond entertained them
at a dinner party at the home of Mrs.
G. Jordan, of Belgrave. After the
serving of a very sumptuous repast,
short addresses were given by several
present.,
Mr. Redmond expressed his apprec
iation of the splendid support and co
operation that he had received during
the past year both from the members
of the Uouncil and from the officials.
He also stated that he considered the
position of Reeve a very honored post
and. that he would do his best to car
ry on the duties of the office in the
best interests of the people of the
township.
Township Clerk Alex. PoVterfield
gave a very interesting talk. He was
sure, he said, that the people of Hur
on and East Wawanosh would do
their part in war effort. It is just 33
years to the day that Mr. Porterfield
was appointed Clerk, and he is the
oldest township clerk in the county in
point of service. He was warmly con
gratulated by all present.
Rev. J. B. Townend gave a very fine
talk on “Our Fight for Democracy”.
He said that the council being the
governing body closest to the people
could do much toward maintaining
this principle.^
Notice To All Hydro Con
sumers on the Wroxeter
' Rural
On Sunday. Jan. 14, J940, there will
be a Hydro interruption from 8 a.m.
until 4.30 p:m. This interruption is
necessary for making extensive alter
ations on the existing equipment.
Hydro Electric Power Com of Ont.,
H. C. Campbell, Supt,
Burned by Blazing
Antifreeze Mixture
Eric Cox. of Lucknow, who until
recently resided in Wingham, receiv
ed burns on Wednesday in a peculiar
manner. A match which he had light
ed to look into the radiator, ignited
the anti-freeze solution and shot a
blue flame of fire into his face. ’ He
was burned about the forehead and
had his eyela’shes and eyebrows sing
ed off. His hat, "no doubt, prevented
his entire head of hair from igniting.
Cubs Invested
'On Monday evening at the Scout
Rooms, a very interesting ceremony
was carried out’in connection with the
meeting of Section B of the Wingham
Cub Pack. Following the work and
game periods, Cub Master E. O. Gal
lagher invested ten boys from the
rank of Tenderpad, to the rank of ful
ly invested Cubs of the Wingham
Pack with the Official Investiture ser
vice. The newly-invested Cubs are —
Maitland Breen, -Bill Johnston, Bob
Kress, Arnold Vanner, Jim Flail, John
Armitage, Bill Pollock, Ernest Buck
man, Jack Henderson, Donald Hop
per. John Armitage and Maitland
Breen were installed as Sixers for the
Brownies and Greys, and granted
their Badge of office.
DISTRICT MINISTERS
MET AT RECTORY
Rev. J. D. Wilkie, of Teeswater, Gave
the Address
The Wingham and District Minist
erial Association met on Monday at
St. Paul’s Rectory. President, Rev.
W. J. Rayner, 'was in the chair. The
minutes of the December meeting
were read by Rev. E. O. Gallagher,
and the roll call found eighteen mem
bers together with wives of the clergy
present. Following the business ses
sion, Rev. J. D. Wilkie gave an ad
dress on “Some Problems in the Mis
sion Field.” He spoke ottt of the ex
periences of himself and Mrs. Wilkie
as missionaries in Formosa. He was
listened to with rapt attention and the
address brought forward earnest and
helpful discussion concerning the ex
tension work of the Qiutch of God.
After the meeting closed Mrs. Gal
lagher served a delightful lunch and
on behalf of the Association, Rev. K.
MacLean expressed the thanks of the
members. The February meeting will
be held on Monday, Feb. 5th, at the
home of Rev, E, M Loney.
SHOWING FURNITURE
AT EXHIBITION
Fry & Blackball Have Fine Display
at Canadian Furniture Exhibition
Kitchener
Wingham is
nual Canadian
which is being held in the Dunker
Building, Kitchener, this week and
next, by a very fine display of Ches
terfields, love seats and occasional
chairs made by Fry & Blackball, Ltd.
The furniture Fry & 'Blackhall are
displaying is a new line which is be
ing manufactured in Canada for the
first time. The line is outstanding in
design and the modern coverings are
sure to make a hit with the trade. The
firm is looking forward to receiving
many orders for this fine new line.
HOLD-UP MAN GOT
ONLY FIFTY CENTS
Francis Frieberger Accosted While
Crossing the C.N.R. Bridge
On his way to Mr. J. H. Rogers’,
just prior to six o’clock Friday even
ing, Francis Frieberger was accosted
by a man whom he described as a big
fellow and whom he said stood in
front of him and demanded money,
Francis handed- him fifty cents and
said that was all he had and the man
made off without molesting him fur
ther. The incident took place on the
C.N.R. bridge. The matter was not
reported to the police until'the fol
lowing afternoon which makes it very
difficult for them to follow up any
clues.
Heavy Lace Rubbers for Men and
Boys. Best quality $1.25 to $1.95, at
Greer’s Shoe Store.
OBITUARY
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Elisha Walker
Following an illness of six months,
Elisha Walker died on Thursday, Jan.
4th, at the home of his daughter, Mrs.
T. Edmund Irwin, Goderich. Mr. Wal
ker was for 71 years a resident of E.
Wawanosh and always enjoyed the
respect of this district. He was in his
74th year. Born in East Wawanosh
on the 12th concession, he continued
to reside on this same concession un
til three years ago when he went to
Goderich to live with his daughter.
He was a valued member of Wingham
United Church and served his town
ship as councillor for several years.
He leaves to mourn his passing two
sons and one daughter, George and
Harold, of East Wawanosh, and Mrs.
T. Edmund (Mary Ella) Irwin, of
Goderich. Surviving also are three
brothers and one sister, George, of
Toronto; •’Wesley of Stratford; Jack-
son of Hensall; Mrs. Eliza Jane And
erson, of Toronto. Eight grandchild
ren also mourn his passing.'
The funeral service was held at the
home of his son-in-law, T. Edmund
Irwin, Goderich, on Saturday after
noon, conducted by Rev. W. P. Lane
of North Street United Church, God
erich, assisted by Rev. A. C. Cald
er of Goderich. Burial took place in
the family plot, Wingham Cemetery,
•the service at .the graveside being con
ducted by Rev. J. F. Anderson.
The pallbearers were: George Kerr,
Charles Carter, Alex. Leaver, Lome
Scott, James Currie, Allan Pattison.
Andrew Wilson
A life-long resident of East Wawa
nosh, Andrew Wilson, passed on at
his late residence, 14th Con., Tuesday
morning, January 9th., in his 74th
year. Mr. Wilson has suffered a heart
ailment for the past year but was on
ly seriously ill for the past six weeks.
He was born on the farm at Lot 35,
concession 14 and spent his whole life
on this farm and the adjoining farm,
where he resided for some years.
He leaves to mourn his passing his
Wife, formerly Janet Rutherford, to
whom he was married at Holland,
Mam, imd one son, James, at home.
He is also survived by one brother
and, two sisters, George Wilson, Low
er Wingham; Mrs. Robert Stapleton
and. Miss Margaret Wilson, of East
Wawanosh,
The funeral service will be conduct
ed from his late residence, 14th con
cession of East Wawanosh, at 2 p.m.
on Thursday, January 11th. The ser
vice will be conducted by Rev. John
Pollock, Minister of Chalmers Pres
byterian Church, Whitechurch; of
which the deceased was a valued
member.
Bttrial in Wingham Cemetery.
At the regular meeting of Huron
Chapter No. 89, O.E.S., on Tuesday
evening the officers for 1940 were in-*
stalled, The ceremony was conducted
by Mrs. J. A. Fox assisted by Mrs.
E, R. Harrison as marshall. The fol
lowing officers were installed-
W.M.—iMrs. T. A. Currie.
W.P,—Mr; George Olver,
A.M — Mrs. F. Watson
A,P,—Mr. J, A, Fox.
Secretary—Mrs. E. Webster,
Treas.—Miss D. Deans,.
Conductress—Mrs. D. B. Porter.
Asst. Conductress—Mrs. Geo.
Sjcott.
Chaplain—Mrs, Geo. Tervit,
Marshall—Miss Edna Carr,
Organist—Mrs, E. S. Copeland.
Adah—Mrs. W. Brown.
Ruth-Mrs. W. W. Currie.
Martha—Mrs. H. Mitchell.
Electa—Mrs. E. Armitage.
Warden—Mrs, H. Caripichael.
Sentinel—Mrs. Frank Watson.
The Worthy Matron, Mrs. T.
Currie, was presented with a beauti
ful bouquet of red roses. The retiring
Worthy Matron, Mrs. F. Fuller, was
presented with the Chapter Jewel, The
retiring Asst. W.P., Mr. J. A. Fox,
was presented with a beautiful occas
ional chair. The Worthy Patron, Mr.
T. Y. Smith,, who was ill during the
year, was sent a gift of remembrance
from the chapter.
The Worthy Matron, Mrs. T. A.
Currie, presented the installing offic
ers with gifts of appreciation and al
so presented all her officers with ros
es. As the new officers took their
places for installation, Miss Tena Reid
sang a beautiful hymn of praise.
During the ceremony Mrs. Geo. Wil
liams and Miss Tena Reid sang three
lovely duets.
At the close of the chapter lunch
was served and a social hour enjoyed
by all.
’ C.C.M. Skating Outfits are the best
— See them at Greer’s.
James Yuill
The death occurred Sunday night of
James Yuill, a lifelong resident of
Culross Township, in his 68th year.
The funeral from the residence Wed
nesday, with Rev. R. N. Stewart, of
the Teeswater United Church officiat
ing. He is survived by four daughters,
Mrs. G. Westbrook, of Toronto; Mrs.
Walter Durno, of Toronto; Mrs. Er
nest Smith, of Detroit, and Mrs. Rob
ert McKenzie, of Belgrave, and one
son, Bert, on the homestead, also a
brother, Joseph, of Belgrave, and
three sisters, Mrs. A. B. Petrie, of
Herkimer, N.Y.; Mrs.R. M. Yuill, of
Carleton Place and Maggie, also of
Carletop Place. Mr, Yuill was a mem
ber of the Teeswater L.O.L. Inter
ment in the'Teeswater Cemetery.
The 18th Annual Meeting of
Wingham. Horticultural Society will
be held in the Council Chamber on
Thursday, Jan. 25th, at 8 p.m., to re
ceive reports and for election of 1940
officers.
Small Fire
When,-a fire started in the engine
room at the Canada Packers plant
shortly after 8 o’clock, Monday morn
ing, the fire brigade were called. The
fire was quickly extinguished and no
damage was done.
Walkerton Lawyer Made Judge
Announcement of the appointment
of Otto Edward Klein, K.C., promin
ent Walkerton barrister, as judge for
the County of York, was made last
Week, Mr, Klein has been a lifetime
resident of Walkerton jand one of its
leading citizens, promoting the wel
fare of the town in every phase of its
community life. The new judge was
born in Walkerton 67 years ago, a son
of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Klein,
natives of Alsace, who came to this
new land of promise when many in
habitants of that part of Germany
made Canada their adopted country.
Subscriptions $2.00 Per Year
The Universary Week of Prayer
was observed here last week with ser
vices being held in the various
churches. The attendance was very
good at most services but not quite
so large as last year probably due to
the stormy weather which prevailed
the first of the week. The services
were under the auspices of the Min
isterial Association. The balance of
the ^collection after paying expenses*
$20.20, was given to the Women’s
Auxiliary to the General Hospital
here,
The first meeting was held in the
Baptist Church at which Miss Bar-
I foot, of the City Mission, was the
speaker. Tuesday night Rev. E.' M.
Loney spoke on the Christian Gospel
in the Salvation Army Citadel, In the
Presbyterian Church on Wednesday
evening Rev. J- F. Anderson had for
his subject, The Christian Opportun
ity, Rev. E. O. Gallagher gave the
address in the United Church Thurs
day evening when,..he spoke on The
Christian Task. The closing service
was held in St, Paul’s Anglican
Church on Friday with Rev. Kenneth ■
MacLean giving the address, The
Christian Triumph.
Working at Huron Motors
Jack Gard, star defenceman of the
Indians, has accepted a position with
the Huron Motors.
Donation Tea Thursday, Jan. 8th
The Ladies of St. Paul’s Church are
invited to a donation tea at the home
.of Mrs, Wm, Dawson;, on Thursday,
January 18th, in aid of the W. A.
Mr, Gurney Chairman of Commission
At a meeting of the Wingham Util
ities Commission held on Tuesday
morning Commissioner W. H. Gurney
was named Chairman for 1940. Mr.
Gurney has been a member’ o'f the
commission since it was first formed
and has been chairman of the board
several times before. Commissioner
A. J. Walker was chairman last year
and at the nominations in December
was elected by acclamation for a two-
year term.
YOUNG PEOPLE’S
* UNION ELECT
The Y.P.U. of the United Church
held their annual meeting and election
of officers on Monday evening, Jan
uary Sth.
Rolla Sanderson and her group pre
sented a lovely worship period. Jack
Herd gave a fine paper on the Scrip
ture reading, which was taken from
the Gospel of St. Luke, 12th chapter.
He said that at this time of the year
we should all take stock of our spirit
ual possessions, that we should lay up
for ourselves “treasures in heaven,”
and to have faith in God to provide
our earthly needs.
A financial report was received
from the treasurer, also a report on
the year's activities from the secre
tary.
Rev, j. F, Anderson presided over
the election of officers, and the fol
lowing is the slate for
Past Pres.—DeWitt
President—Caroline
1st Vice Pres.—Bill
Treasurer—-Beryl Brown.
Secretary—Jessie. Pearson,
Christian
Christian
Christian
giH;
Christian
per,
Christian
etson.
Pianist—Evelyn Edgar.
Assist, Pianist—Charlie Wellwood,
. Boys’ Work Board—Russel Zur-
brigg.
Girls’ World Board—Caroline Well
wood,
Leadership—Rev, J, F. Anderson.