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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1940-06-06, Page 1WINGHAM, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, JUNE 6th, 1940Single Copies Five Cents Subscriptions $2.00 Per Year BRIDGE CLUB HELD CLOSING MEETING JPriaes Donated to Winners — Club Donates $113,00 for the Red Cross JSSrl r> The final meeting of the season of •the Wingham Bridge Club was held •in the Masonic Hall on Wednesday evening last week' with eleven and a half tables present. The club enjoyed a very successful year. It was decid­ ed at the beginning of the season to give to the Red Cross all receipts ex­ cept the absolute expenses, in fact, members of the club donated the priz­ es for the regular play. The^sum of ‘$113,00 will be turned over to the Red •Cross Society. • Following the play a lunch was served by the ladies of the club and the prizes were presented to the win­ ners of the play-off series. Mr. W. H. French, the president, was in the chair. The cup winners were Mrs. O, Colborne and Mr. W. H. French, this presentation was made by Mayor J. H. Crawford. Miss Sara MacLean •was second for the ladies and Mrs. A. IE. VanStone, third. Mrs. W. H. War- ■am made this presentation. Reeve R. .‘S, Hetherington presented men’s priz- «es 'to Dr. George Ross who was sec­ ond and Duncan Kennedy, third. • Winners of Evening’s Play The game for the evening was play- -ed in two; sections, one section was six tables and the other was five and -•one-half tables. The winners were: -Section 1, North and South: 1st, D. Nasmith and C. Adams; 2nd, Mrs. G. fRoss and D. Kennedy; 3rd, A. Lock­ ridge and F. E. Madill; 4th, (Mrs. F. E. Madill and Mrs. D. Nasmith; East and ’West: 1st, Miss Mary King and Mur- ,-ray Roberts; 2nd, Mrs. R. S. Hether- ' Hngton and Mrs. D. B, Porter; 3rd* J. H. Crawford and W. W. Armstrong; 4th, Mrs, J. H. Crawford and W. H.' ’Frenth.. Section 2: North and South, 1st, Miss Sara MacLean and Mrs. C. B. Armitage; 2nd and 3rd tied, Mrs. W. -H. French and A. Forbes, W. Currie and Dr. G. Ross; 4th, tMrs. W. H, Waram and 13. B. Porter; East and "West: 1st, Mr. and Mrs. A. Wilson; '2nd, Miss N. Dinsley and Miss Y. Me-., Pherson; 3rd, Mrs. A. E. VanStone and Mrs. F. A. Parker; 4bh, Mrs. W. Spry and R. S. Hetherington. F. LETTER RECEIVED FROM MISSIONARY W, Wellwood received word Tues- -■day from his* sister, Miss Caroline "Wellwood, missionary at Chengtu, ■China, that she is safe and'in good health. The hospital and nurses’ resi­ dence at Chengtti were recently burn- <ed and Miss Wellwood say-s that the "fire started under her office where 'there is neither electric wiring nor •.stove. Japanese bombing was blamed for the conflagration. Friends here .-are most happy to know Miss Well- ■wood is .safe and well. . With Which Is Amalgamated The Corrie Vidette end Wroxeter News Do you need protection? If so, see Mrs. F. Vah Stone, agent for Fire In­ surance, Car Insurance, Sun Life In­ surance. ^Resigned Position Miss Coldwell who has been teach­ ing at the Junction School for the past year, has resigned. Robbery at Brussels Harvey McLeilan who recently op­ ened up a jewelry store at Brussels in the shop recently vacated by H. L. Jackson, had his store broken into on Friday night and jewelry and money estimated at $85 worth taken. Pro­ vincial Constables Gardiner of Wing­ ham, and McCoy, of Goderich, are in­ vestigating. ’ > EDUCATIONAL GROUP TO MEET JUNE 13th Trustees and Ratepayers of Huron County to Gather at Brussels Plans afb .complete for a very inter­ esting meeting of the Trustees and Ratepayers of .Huron County in the Library Hall, Brussels, at 1,30 p.m. Thursday, June ISth^ The guest speaker will be Mr, Norman Davies, Inspector o'f Agricultural Classes, Inspectors Beacom* Kinkead and Game, Mr, Shearer, agricultural rep­ resentative, Will be present. The work of the School Trustees* and Ratepay­ ers* Association will be outlined by Mr, M. A. Campbell, provincial secre­ tary of this association, Teachers, trustees, ratepayers and parents are .IftvitedktO attend. MINISTERIAL ASSOC? MET AT KINTAIL PLAYED BRIDGE AT GODERICH The June meeting of the Wingham and District Ministerial Association was held at Kintail, pn Monday, at the Presbyterian Church Camp, with a splendid attendance-of the members and their wives. The meeting was in charge of Rev, W. J. Raymer, presi­ dent. Following the general business of the day, the association passed a res­ olution of regret at the moving away of Rev. W. J. Raymer to Rothsay, and expressed its earnest appreciation of his splendid services. Fitting refer­ ence was also made concerning the removal of Adjt. Goodale, who follow­ ing her marriage, will go to Montreal, At supper hour, on the spacious ver­ anda of the camp dining-room, com­ munity singing was enjoyed and Mrs. Young rendered appropriate readings. The association expressed its thanks to Rev. C. H. and Mrs. McDonald for their work in preparing the camp for the happy occasion, one of the finest meetings the association has known. Several new members were present and introduced to the assembly. JUNIOR TENNIS CLUB ORGANIZE Under the supervision of the of­ ficers of the Wingham Tennis Club, the Junior members held a tourna­ ment and election of officers on Tues­ day afternoon. There was a tournament drawn up and played off. Following the tourn­ ament, the members elected the fol­ lowing officers: President—Bruce Wilson. Vice Pres.,—Dorothy Hamilton. Membership Committee—Raymond Bell, Grace Parker, Lois Adams, Jack Pym. The Junior Tennis Club is a sep­ arate organization, responsible to and under the supervision of the Wingham Tennis Club. Any boy or gir'l under sixteen may become a member ,by getting in touch with any of the above executive. , Lithuanian Missionary to Speak . Miss Laura Miswick, missionary from Lithuania, who was there during the invasion of Poland, will address a public meeeing in the Baptist Church on Friday night at 8 o’clock. Special Picture at Lyceum Theatre STANLEY AND LIVINGSTON, starring Spencer Tracey as Henry Stanley, the New York Herald report­ er, and Cedric Hardwicke as Dr. Dav­ id Livingston, the sympathetic mis­ sionary. Fractured Hip When she fell at he?home.in East Wawanosh on Munday Mrs. Henry McGee fractured her hip. She was taken to Wingham General Hospital where the fracture was reduced. Mrs. McGee is 79 years of age and her friends are hoping that she makes a speedy recovery. INSTITUTE HAD FINE MEETING Summary Day for the Hooked Rug School Course, July 2nd The regular monthly meeting of the Women’s Institute was held in the Town Hall on Thursday, May 30th, the president presiding* A suiiitnsiry day for the Hooked Rug short course is to be on July 2nd at 2 p.m. Mrs, E. Webster and ,Mrs. J. Hal­ liday were delegates appointed to at­ tend the District Annual meeting at St Helens on May 31st. Two quilt tops1 were donated and the Institute are to quilt them for the Red Cross. A duet by Misses Grace Hutcheson and Eva Lediet* with Miss Phatr at the piano, was much enjoyed. 'Mrs. Bower gave a reading “My Mother’s Apron Strings?* The guest speaker. Mrs. J. F. And­ erson, gave a Very instructive and in­ teresting talk on “Ah Adventure in Understanding,” She recorded her own experience with some of these New Canadians, in the West, in Kirk­ land Lake, and in Toronto. These* she said, became very good citizens, when understood. - A solo by Mrt; Hisler* with Mrs. G. Davidson At the piano, was a pleasing number. A reading was given by Mrs. Stanley Hall On the life of Florence Nigthingale. At the close of 'the .meet­ ing a social half hour was enjoyed. The hostesses for the day were: Mrs, Jas. Isard, Mrs. D. Hutcheson* Mrs. Reid and Mrs, J. Fells. Ten i Pairs from Local Club Played Match with Goderich. Club $38.00 CASH PRIZES IN BANK NITE DRAW FOR SATURDAY NIGHT DISTRICT MEETING HELD AT ST. HELENS RED CROSS NEEDS WOOL BLANKETS Returning a visit from the Goderich Bridge Club here last fall, ten pairs from the Wingham Bridge Club went to Goderich Monday evening and took part in an inter-club match, In the team of fours score Goderich had a total of 54 points to Winigham’s 46, In the pairs reckoning on total points, the clubs were very even with Wingham having a one point margin, Winners in the pairs were: North and South; 1st, (Mr. and Mrs, Saund­ ers of Goderich; 2nd, Miss MacNau- ghton and P. F. Carey, Goderich; 3rd, Mrs. W. H. French and Miss N. Dins- ley; tied for 4th, Mrs, A. Graham and Mrs. Hume, Goderich, and Mr. and Mrs. Don Nasmith. East and West: 1st, Mrs. W. H. Waram and Mrs. A. E. VanStone; 2nd, Miss Sara Mac- Lean and Duncan Kennedy; 3rd, Mrs. P. F. Carey and Frank Donnelly, God­ erich; 4th, iMrs. R. S. Hetherington and W. W. Armstrong. Three fours were tied for first place — Mrs. O. Colborne and W. H. French, Mrs. D. B. Porter and Clare Adams; D. Mooney and Mrs. Hayes, Mrs. Graham and Mrs. Hume, Goder­ ich; Mrs. Carey and Frank Donnelly, Miss MacNaughton and P. F. Carey, Goderich; 4th, Miss N. Dinsley and Mrs. W. H. French, Mrs. R. S. Heth­ erington and W. W. Armstrong. Three “Goderich and one Wingham teams were tied for 5th, 6th, 7th and 8th positions. OFFICERS NAMED TO LIONS CLUB W. A. Galbraith Chosen President At the regular meeting of the Lions Club here in the Brunswick Hotel on Friday evening the following were el­ ected officers for the ensuing year: I. P.> Pres.—Fred W. Spry. President—W. A. Galbraith. 1st Vice Pres.—H, C. MacLean. 2nd Vice Pres.—R. S. Hetherington. 3rd Vice Pres.—W. S. Hall. Treasurer—W. H., French. Secretary—W. ■ Tiffin. Tail Twister—J. R. M. Spittai. Lion Tamer—J. W. Bushfield. A*. Joins Canada Airways Mr. Lloyd Henderson, son of W. James Henderson, Wingham Junc­ tion, who is a student at Toronto Uni­ versity, has accepted a position with Canada Airways at Lethbridge. Mr. 3 Big Nights of Dancing Tues., June 4th; Tues., June Tues., June 18th, at Cedar Crescent Casino, Port Elgin. Willis ‘ Tipping and his Cascade Rhythm Orchestra. Dancing 9 to 1. Admission 50c. . 11th; No Central League Team It has bebn decided by the execu­ tive of the Baseball Club that they will not enter a team in the Central League this year. The schedule for this league as originally drawn up in­ cluded the Wingham gang. Won Shield for Shooting Mr, Elwell Webster has received word that he has been awarded a shield in the- Dominion Marksmen’s competition. Elwell had a score of 5988 out of a possible 6000. Shooting for this award one had to shoot from three positions, prone, sitting and off hand. This is the fourth member of the Wingham Rifle Club to win a shield, the others are, Frank Sturdy, George Mason and Malcolm McCam­ mon. BASEBALL GAME HERE SATURDAY Opening Home Game on Saturday With Southampton Omar Haselgrove will lead his Ind­ ians info the battle for their opening home game of the season at 3.30 p.m. Saturday. This tussle will be with Southampton and* as this time is strengthened with some Port Elgin players, they should be a strong ag­ gregation. The local club are round­ ing into shape and the fans should Seq a snappy game. Start the season off right by turn­ ing out for this game. You will enjoy yourself and the club will greatly ap­ preciate your support, The Hurons to-day (Wednesday) are playing at Owen Sound and on Wednesday next week ate billed to play At Southampton, , Increased Crowd Showed Great Int­ erest at Draw Saturday Night First Prize Not Claimed, $20.00 for First Prize This Week, That Bank Nite in Wingham is creating plenty of excitement, was amply demonstrated Saturday night at the second Bank Nite draw. Prior to the draw at 9.30 at the Town Hall people assembled to see if they were among the lucky winners of the $31 that was on for last week. Boy, oh, boy, this week the prizes total $38.00, $20.00 for first prize. Who will be the lucky winners this week? Last Week’s Winners 1st prize: $10.00 not claimed which makes this prize $2Q.OO for this week; 2nd prize, $5.00; Mrs. Alex Bryans, Belgrave; 3rd prize, $1.00, Dr. J. An­ derson, Brussels; 4th, $2.00, Mrs. Fred Porter, R.R. 2, Wingham; 5th, $2.00, not claimed, will be $3.00 next week; 6th, $1.00, Mrs. M. H. Elliott, R.R. 1, Wingham; 7th, $1.00, Mrs. Alex. Bry- *ans, Belgrave; 8th, $2.00, Mrs. Chas. Smith, Belgrave; 9th, $2.00J Mrs. Art Stapleton, R.R. 2, Wingham; 10th, $2.00, Miss I. (MacLeod, Wingham; 11th, $1.00, Miss Alberta Walker, Wingham; 12th, $1.00, D, B. Porter, Wingham. $20.00 for First Prize The prizes for this week will be — 1st, $20.00; 2nd, $5.00; 3rd, $1.00; 4th, $1.00; 5th, $3.00; 6th, $1.00; 7th, $1.00; 8th, $1.00; 9th, $1.00; 10th, $1.00; 11th, $1.00; 12th, $1,00. A draw will be made for a 13th prize of $1.00 as this prize was not drawn the first' night and was not claimed Saturday night. Never Less Than $25.00 For every 25c you spend at a Wing­ ham Bank Nite store you will receive a ticket. This ticket has two parts numbered alike. If your number is drawn at the Town Hall at 9.30 Sat­ urday night you will receive one of the cash awards as listed above. Remember, you keep one half of the ’ticket, the other half of your ticket you may desposit in the store where you make your purchase or any of the Bank Nite stores or in the box at the North door of the Town Hall on Sat­ urday evenings up to 9.15. There is always $25 in the pot for the draw but if any prize is not claim­ ed it will carry over to the following Saturday until it is won. Must Be In Wingham to Win The holders of the numbers that are drawn must be present at the draw to win their prize or claim it at Mason’s up to 12.00 midnight, Saturday night, the lucky numbers will be posted on five bulletin boards along Main Street following the draw. Fractured Ribs While working at MacLean Plan­ ing Mill on Thursday, Mr. W. H. Haney fractured two ribs, He was tightening a part of a machine when the wrench slipped and he fell against it, cracking his ribs. Hospital Auxiliary Raised $204.85 The returns for the Marathon Bridge and Euchre which was spon­ sored by the Ladies’ Auxiliary to the Wingham Hospital have been com­ pleted. The project proved a great success' both socially and financially. There were 31 tables each month for six months, 124 players, and each player was hostess to one table dur­ ing the period. The whole schedule was worked out at the beginning and ho two played together more than once. At the end of the period, the total scores were taken and prizes awarded. Several ladies also gave af­ ternoon teas and the total amount realized was $204.85. The auxiliary plans to carry the same idea through the coming fall and winter months. PRESENTATION A presentation was made to Adj, E. Goodale in the Salvation Army Hall Oh Tuesday evening last week by members and friends of the Salvation Army. The Home League, Women’s Branch of the Corps, presented her with a lovely “Mirapack** travelling case and the Young People and friends gave her a silver sandwich plate, The Ministerial Association were present and presented her a beautiful cake plate, The Adj. is leaving soon to be tied to Caph H, McCoombs, the wed­ ding to take place In Essex, also with mar- A- West Huron Institute Name Officers at Annual Meeting. The District annual meeting of the West Huron Women’s Institute was held at St. Helens on Friday. The morning session opened with the sing­ ing of the Institute Ode and Scripture reading by Mrs. Ball, of St. Helens. The morning session was confined to business, with reports from secre­ taries and convenors of standing com­ mittees as follows: Canadianization, by Mrs, C. Young, Goderich; Legisla­ tion, Miss Brigham, Clinton; Educa­ tion, Mrs. D. Phillips, St. Helens; Home Economics, Mrs. C. Coultes, Belgrave; Health and Child Welfare, Mrs. P. Manning, Londesborp; Agri­ culture, Mrs. B. Hall, Bly th; Histori­ cal Research, Miss McAllister; Peace Education and International Relation­ ship, Mrs. T. Bower; Community Ac­ tivities and Relief, Mrs. B. Roach; Publicity, Mrs. R. J. Phillips, Auburn; Convenor^ of War Work, Mrs. Mc­ Gregor, Kintail. Mrs. Menzie, Lon- desboro, favored with a solo. The St. Helens Branch served din­ ner to around 150 ladies. iMrs. Barn­ ard, of St-. Helens, welcomed the lad­ ies and Mrs. W. H, Henderson, of Wingham. gave the reply. After din­ ner Mrs. Menzie, of Londesboro, led in community singing, after which Miss V. Cambridge conducted the ection of officers. (Continued On Page Four) eb FLOWER SERVICE ON SUNDAY NEXT United Church Will Hold Annual Flower Service Sunday Morning That very impressive children’s ser­ vice the annual Flower Service will be held at the United Church Sunday morning next. A children’s choir will lead in the service of praise and young members'of the Sunday School will take part. The special speaker for the occasion will be Miss Jean Ernst, of Detroit. Miss Ernst is well known here as she summers at' Bruce beach and visits quite often in Wingham. She is a member of the teaching fac­ ulty in Detroit. Veterans Unfit for Service Wingham and district had a quota of four veterans for the home guard. The four went to London on Sunday for examination and all were turned down as medically unfit. Deanery A.Y.P.A. Meeting* Huron Deanery A.Y.P.A. is holding its annual Rally at Goderich, on Wed­ nesday this week. A number of mem­ bers from St. Paul’s, Wingham, Under the leadership’ of Mr. Herb. Fuller, will be in attendance. A splendid pro­ gramme has been arranged. Rumours and Rumours Druing the past few weeks there have Been many tales of fifth column activities or some such thing in this community. People who hear any such rumours should report same to the authorities at once and give as lit­ tle prominence to such tales as poss­ ible until 'they are investigated. Legion Draw Made Friday At the Legion Bingo, on Friday ev­ ening, which was well attended, the draw for the Legion’s lucky prizes was made by Reeve R. S. Hethering­ ton. The winners were: J. Yabbee, Teeswater, a suit of clothes, with tic­ ket No. 662; George H. Scott, Wing­ ham, a pair of shoes, with ticket No. 1681; Mrs. C. W. Cerson, Teeswater, a hat, with ticket No. 532. ST. ANDREW’S CHOIR ELECT OFFICERS At the regular choir practice of St Andrew’s Presbyterian church held last week hte following officers were elected, President—Mr, Wm< Hammond, 1st. Vice-Pres.,—Mr, G. North­ wood. Sec’y-Treas.,—Harry Posliff. • Attendance sec’y,—‘Mrs, W, H. Kennedy, Press Sec’y,,—(Miss E. Carr. Music Committee ■— G. Pickell* Lloyd* G, MacLean, I Harrison* W. Hammond, Gown Committee Lois Bateson, Murdean Simpson, Mrs. W. Hammond, Social Committee — G. Leggatt, „ J, McKague, Mrs, Williams, Mary Simpson* Leila Leggatt B, Urgent Appeal Received by Local Branch , The local branch of the Red Cross Society has received from Headquart­ ers an urgent request for new and used blankets to be sent oversea? for hos­ pital use and for refugees from devas­ tated countries. This appeal is for woollen blankets, not flannelette or quilts of any kind. The woollen blan­ kets may be new or used, that is, not stained, torn, moth-eaten or thread­ bare. Blankets Must Be Clean Blankets of any size or color, single or double, will be acceptable. This ap­ peal , is urgent for immediate action. The society are hoping for a good re­ sponse to this appeal, Blankets may be left at Red Cross rooms or with the Town Clerk. The Red Cross work rooms are op­ en Tuesday, Wednesday and Thurs­ day afternoons and also on Tuesday evening from 7.30. The ladies are urg­ ed to come to the work room and work, or work may be taken home. CONSTRUCTION AT SKY HARBOR SOON / Additional Ground Taken Over In a very short time work will com­ mence at Sky Harbour, Goderich, to improve the runways and erect build­ ings so that this field may be used as a preliminary training field under the Commonwealth Air Training scheme. Additional ground at this point has been purchased by the County and leased to the Government at $1 per year. About 200 acres have been ac­ quired. Although no official word has as yet been received, it is expected that an announcement will be made at headquarters very soon that the op­ tions on a location near Port Albert have been taken up by the Govern­ ment on which to establish another air field under the same scheme. 1 Live Stock Spray and Fly Spray for sale at Reavie’s Service Station, Heads Veterans’ Group Rev. J. F. Anderson, pastor of the local United Church, was elected president of the newly-organized vet­ erans’ club of the London Conference of the United Church, Suffered Concussion While riding his bicycle down, Main Street on Saturday evening Mr. Gor­ don Yoe bumped into the rear of a car that was parked in front of H. Thomson’s Feed Store and was thrown heavily to the pavement. He was taken to Wingham Hospital and is still confined there suffering from a concussion. JUDGING CONTEST - SATURDAY, JUNE 15th County Live Stock Judging Competi­ tion Will Be Held Near Clinton The Huron County Livestock Judg­ ing Competition is being held in the Clinton district on Saturday, June 15. This annual event is open to farmer’s sons 26 years of age and under. Two classes of the following types of live­ stock will be judged, heavy horses, beef cattle, dairy cattle,- sheep and swine. Oral reasons will be taken -by the following officials: George Gear, Agricultural Repre­ sentative* Bruce County; T. S. Cooper, Agriculeural Represen­ tative, Grey County.; R, E. White, Agricultural Representa­ tive, Perth County; A. H. Martin, Ontario Department of Agriculture* Toronto; R. S. (McKercher, Dublin, Ontario; W. L. Whyte, Seaforth, Ontario. The prize money has been donated by the Huron County Council and is divided into sections as follows: Section 1 — Beginners — Those who have never judged before. Section 2 —• Seniors —- Experienced young men. Section 3 — Members of the 1940 Junior Clubs in Huron. Section 4 —*> Members of the Short Courses iti Agriculture held at Dun­ gannon apd Belgrave*. The competition is under the direc­ tion of J. C. Shearer, Agricultural Re­ presentative, Clinton, aud all young men in Huron County are invited to participate. The day should be both Interesting and instructive. ? DISTRICT INSTITUTE MET AT GORRIE East Huron District Women’s Insti­ tute Held 38th Annual Meeting The 38th annual meeting of the East Huron District Women's Insti­ tute was held on Thursday, May 30th, in the Township Hall, Gorrie* with two session, both well attended with, representatives from the eight local (Institutes. ' The President, Mrs. J. Harold Spier, presided. After singing the Opening Ode and before repeating the Lord’s Prayer in unison, a two-minute season of silent prayer was observed for our soldiers, sailors and airmen. The secretary-treasurer’s report showed that all local Institutes had paid the Federation fees of 10c per member and 5c per member for the support of the district. $5.00 was paid toward the expenses of the Area Con­ vention, also the expenses of a dele­ gate to Guelph. Balarice on hand $51.- 06. The total balance on hand in the local Institutes, $87.82. Some of the suggestions from the convenors of standing committees were: Study the health pamphlets and guard your health; a. better knowledge of garden pests and 'how to destroy them; also a study of soy bean pro­ ducts. Current Events are taking a greater place in the meetings gener­ ally followed by discussions. Miss Durnin, Home Economics Coach, told of the progress being made in the Junior Girls’ projects. At the first achievement day there were two attended and last year there were fifty in attendance. Mrs. Wardlaw gave some of the high lights of the Area Convention. She compared each delegate to a link in a long chain and urged that each local Institute send a delegate to en­ joy friendly intercourse and receive inspiration and help. Miss Bambridge from the Institutes’ Branch in Toron­ to, presented the co-operative program in Home Economics, asking “What can we do that will be of the greatest benefit at this time?” and explained, how the different projects could be applied to war time measures. Mrs. Milligan, of Clifford, the pro- (Continued On Page Four) WILLIS TIPPING And HiSf’ Cascade Musi? ft? Roval-T. Thursday nights. Admissioti' 50 cents. A dance you will enjoy. Had Heart Attack Mr. Henry Howard suffered a heart attack on Thursday last week-. We are pleased to report that he is much improved. Attending Convention Mr. George R. Scott, Prudential Life Agent, it attending a convention of agents at the Royal York Hotel, Toronto, this week. Attended Centenary Celebration Rev. E. M. Loney attended the Centenary celebration of the Arkona Baptist Church on Monday and pre­ sented greetings from the Middlesex- Labmton Association of Baptist Churches. Sewing Handkerchiefs For Soldiers The sewing classes at the Public school are doing Red Cross work as their part in Wingham’s war effort. These girls are hemming handker­ chiefs for soldiers for the local so­ ciety. During the past week they have completed work on 5% dozen hand­ kerchiefs. The students are carrying on this activity in order that the lad­ ies of the Red Cross may confine their efforts to more difficult sewing. This is certainly a splendid contribu­ tion. PASTORAL CHANGES IN THIS DISTRICT • The following United Church changes in this district have been ap­ proved by the conferences held at London and Guelph. Rev. R. C. ropeland goes from Ex­ eter to Gorrie, and Rev. Harold Watt from Gorrie to Malahtde; Rev. C. L, Lewis of Kirton* goes to Brussels, and Rev, H. J. Mahoney* of Brussels, goes to Stratford (Parkview); Rev. J» F, Andersoh* of Wingham, to St. Paul’s, Sarnia. The appointment of Rev. W* A. Beecroft* from Haileybury to Wingham was not confirmed pending the meeting of the Toronto Confer* ence. Lev. W. D. Clark goes to Bel* more and’ Rev. W« J. Raymer of Bel­ more goes to Rothsay. !