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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1940-06-27, Page 1I 1 ■» ••■ W ilIf With WKich Is Amalgamated The Gorrie Vidette and Wroxeter News. ^Single Copies Five Cents WINGHAM, ON’fARTO, THURSDAY, JUNE 27th, 1940 Subscriptions $2.00 Per Year LARGE GATHERING ATTENDED COUNTY PATRIOTIC RALLY Demonstration of Patriotic Zeal Shown at Rally at Clinton Sunday Resolutions Confirm Confidence in Victory and Urge Every Effort to Carry on the War The heavy rain of Sunday failed to -dampen the enthusiasm of th,e large -crowd that gathered at Clinton on Sunday for the County Patriotic Ral­ ly. Plans to’ hold the demonstration •at the Agricultural ]?ark were aband­ oned and tthe program was presented from the bandstand in the centre of the town and the crowd sat in their •cars, filled the town and used every other available placie of .shelter listen­ ing to the preceedings from the loud •speakers. It was .a wonderful demonstration of patriotic zeal for so many to as­ semble with such inclement weather to affirm their loyalty and devotion ’to itheir King and Empire. Six speak­ ers were heard and seven bands took part. County Warden George Feagan was chairman and the speakers were R. E. Pooley,- Exeter Legion zone commander, whose subject was "In­ ternal Security”; Rev. G. G. Burton, •Clinton, on . “War • Efforts”; D. Y. Thomas, Goderich, chairman of citiz­ en s^ war committee, who spoke on ■“War Services”; Rev. Dr. Hurford, Seaforth,. on .“Evacuated Children,” and Col. Stewart, of St. Thomas, of­ ficer commanding the Elgin regiment. < Bands in the demonstration were from Exeter, Brussels, Dashwood, Goderich, Seaforth, Wingham and ■Clinton. Resolutions Adopted The following resolution was mov­ ed by. Deputy Reeve E.D. Brown, of Goderich, and .seconded by J. R. Scoitt, reeve of Seaforth; nad adopted: “We the people of the County of Huron meeting in Clinton, in this most fateful moment in the history of the world,.first of all solemhly re­ affirm our faith in God, our loyalty to the crown, our fidelity to the British Empire and our unshakable confid­ ence in ultimate victory, the triumph of righteousness and the destruction of Hitlerism;, and we dedicate ourselv­ es anew to the supreme task of win­ ning the war, .manfully accepting whatever burdens the war may place puon us as our bounden duty and ser­ vice; “To this end be it further .resolved that this' great .gathering of free and loyal people go on record ias unreserv­ edly approving the war policy of our Government, urging them by all means at their 'command the creating of the machinery necessary to imple­ ment thejr ‘plans; that they be asked to take immediate steps to have manu­ factured In this, country those things which we do not now make but which are essential for the successful prose­ cution of the war and that all nation­ al occupations be subordinated to this object, making use of the bes|t brain power in Canada; “That every encouragement be giv­ en the, farming industry to produce food for the consumption of the peo­ ple of Great Britain .and iof that prob­ able increase of our population which may come to us by way of refugee children from the British Isles; and that the Government be urged to slacken not 0$ their energy and de- termination to lead the people in what­ ever sacrifices, labors and trials may be necessary, 'bo achieve victory and r attaint those' sunlit uplands of peace SO eloquently promised us by Rit. Hon. Mr.. Churchill as our reward.” Injured Her Knee Mrs. A. H. Musgrove had the mis­ fortune to strain .her knee a week ago last Saturday. The injured member is in a cast and she is making a sat­ isfactory- recovery, we are happy to re­ port OWEN SOUND PLAY HERE SATURDAY “ ... ' f . The Owen Sound baseball club will take on the Hurons at the I’own Dark Saturday afternoon. The Hiltons won ait' the Sound >btit since then the lads froth the Bay City have added some hew blood and they say then can take the Tribe. The local club are playing a splendid brand of ball and deserve (much better support: than they have received so far .this season. Give the clitb the, support;ithey deserve turn out to this game Saturday Afternoon. PATRIOTIC SOCIETY HASjnoMEMBERS Association To 'Get Information Re­ garding Refugee Children At a meeting of the executive of the Wingham Patriotic Association on Monday evening it was reported by jibe membership committee that"up to that time the society had 510 mem; bers. The membership objective is 1,000 and any who have not as yet joined are urged to do so at once. The list of members appearing in the Ad­ vance-Times this week contains the names- of all memberships turned in up -to Tuesday evening. Weekly ad­ ditions will be published. The society has decided to obtain the information regarding the placing of refugee children from Britain and a committee of Mayor Crawford, Reeve Hetherington and Mrs. Van- Stone were named to get in touch with ,the proper authorities.. It is ex­ pected that this information will be fat hand in the very near future and the public will.be notified at once. NAMED TO LOCAL TEACHING STAFF Miss Velma Lennox, daughter, of Mrs. John ‘T. Lennox, of town, has been engaged by the local Public School Board. Her duties: will com­ mence at the beginning of the Fall term. Miss Lennox will take the place on the staff of.Misis Beatrice Joynt, who resigned to take a position on the Listowel Public School staff. Miss Lennox has for the past nine years been teaching at Gorrie. We are; very sdre that this appointment will receive the heanty approval of the Wingham ratepayers, The Lyceum Theatre presents next Mon., Tues., Wed., the special picture “BABES IN ARMS” starring Mickey Rooney and Judy Garland. To Teach At S. S. No. 8 East Wawanosh Miss Edith Wallace, of Seaforth, has -been engaged as. .teacher for S. S.( No. 8, East Wawanosh. ; In Hospital Mrs. Earl Groves was taken 'to the Wingham General Hospital on Thurs­ day. Her friends will wish .her a speedy recovery. Trousseau Tea Mrs. E. A. VanStone held a trous­ seau tea Tuesday afternoon and even­ ing in .honour of her niece, Miss Jean McKay, who is being married Thurs­ day of this week'. Receiving with Mrs. VanStone were Mrs. J. F. Calvert of ■London, the groom’s mother, and Mrs. H. Eckenswiller. Assisting were Mrs. W. A. Miller, Mrs. R. L. Stewart, Mrs. E. ,R. Harrison, Mrs. W. H. French, Miss Alice Reading, Miss Is­ abel Fox, Miss Helen Bateson and Miss Helen Miller. CUB PACK MEMBERS . RECEIVE AWARDS The Sspring season, for Section A. of the Wingham Cub Pack closed ithis wdek. After a very successful period of work, by a number of Cubs who will be advancing to .the Scout Troop in September, awards were made as follows: “Toy Maker Badge: Grant Ernest, Lionel Gallagher, George Towne, Al­ lan McKay, Ross Johnson. House Orderly Badge: Allan Mc­ Kay, Lionel Gallagher, Bill Kress, George Towne, Jim Hall, Jim Bening- er. i ' Swimmer’s Badge: Lionel Gallagh­ er* Social Badge Award: Jim Hall, George Towne. Proficiency,Star: Bill Kress, Allan McKay. * Second Year Service Star: Jim Hall. ■ Third Year Service Star: Jim Ben- Inger, Maitland Breen, Toriv Lock­ ridge. Fourth Year Service Star: Bill Kress1, George Towne, Allan McKay, Lionel Gallagher, Charlie Lee, Ross Johnson, Grant Ernest. Cub Master Rev. E. O..Gallagher Conducted the closing meeting and made the presentations, congratulating tihe cubs on the proficiency attained. He called on them never to forget the Cub Law and Promise through the weeks when they are not meeting, to live <tp to both, .and in these so im­ portant days to be ready to do any task when called On, in.ibli^,tiyai!6a^m Cub can best serve Jiisr: coUfttryfa-tTHe meeting elose&.wijlf prayer for Peace and the Nationa|;-Anthem. ACCIDENT VICTIM PASSES ON SUNDAY Formosa Man Died Following Car Accident John Rettinger, of Formosa, passed on in Wingham General Hospital on Sunday morning from a fractured sk'ulul received in a car accident just after six o’clock Thursday evening. The other ocupant of the car, said to be the driver, Charles Nowell, of Til- sonburg, was cut about the head but was able to leave the Hospital Satur­ day morning. The accident happened as a. result of the car skidding on loose gravel about four miles north of Wingham, at Frank McCormick’s corner. The two7 men were proceeding toward Teeswater when the car, a light road­ ster, slewed, left the highway, hurdled a culvert and was badly wrecked. 'Ret­ tinger, it is said, was (thrown into a hay .field. Dr. W. A. McKibbon was called and had both men rushed -to Wingham General Hospital. The accident was investigated by County Constable W. Gardiner and Traffic Officer Frank Taylor -of Clinton. We understand no inquest 'will be held as a charge is being laid against Nowell, itihe alleged driver of the car. MONDAY_AHOLIDAY Housewives take notice that Mon­ day next, July 1st, being Dominion Day, is a Public Holiday, and all the stores will be closed on that date. When making your purchases for the week-end bear this fact in mind. Saib of Dresses at Isard’s Just received, a shipment of Sum­ mer Dresses, made of choice English Prints, latest models. See our Sale Values at $2.95 and $3.95. Making God Recovery , ■ Mr. A. B. Hutson injured his knee when a portion of the floor gave way at the hatchery last week. He is ar­ ound now on crutches and is at his office some of the time. Attended School Picnic’ Graduates of .the Stratford Normal held a picnic at Goderich .Saturday af­ ternoon, Attending from here were: Verne Walker, Dorothy Goiley, Mar­ garet Coulter. Induction July Sth Rev. W. D. Clark will be inducted into the Belmore-Mclntosh charge on Friday, July 5th. Rev. C. N. McKen­ zie and Rdv. R. N. Stewart will be in charge. ( The Right Spirit Saturday afternoon a group of children put on a play and sold candy and by this' means raised a dollar for the Red Cross. They were: Milton Brown, Josie Brown, Lome West, Donald Henderson, Bill Lockridge, Bob Kress, John Hudson, Bill Johns­ ton, Harry Lloyd. More Telephone Work Underway Another important phase in the work of removing telephone poles off our main street was started Monday morning when Hugh Carmichael and George Wright, of the telephone staff, commenced the job of wiring phones to the back of the buildings so that they will be ready for connection when the change-over comes. Passed Normal Exams. Congratulations are in order for the following who successfully passed their examinations at the -Stratford Normal School: Verne Walker, Dor­ othy Goiley, Margaret Coulter, Norma Wealherhead, Lucknow, Arlene Gal­ braith, Gorrie, Vivian Waddell, Mil­ verton, and the following from Brus­ sels, Marie King, Jessie Little, Mina Bryans, Dorothy Wright, Isabel Mc- Tavish. Bride Of This Week Honored ' Miss Helen Miller was hostess for a shower on Monday evening for Miss Jean McKay, who is being married Thursday this week. There Were about forty guests ahd Jean was presented with a beautiful collection of .cream and black enamelware. Tied to each article with a long ribbon were cards on which was a piece of poetry. The bride-to-be read the cards and then from this cue guessed the gift repre­ sented. Contests were enjoyed and a dainty lunch was served. On Thurs­ day last week Miss McKay was hon­ oured .Wth a miscellaneous shower at The hostesses.(Were her cou- slhs7!'MrSi?Weir7-Ealcens’Willcr .and her daughter,:* Reta,- fassUtbd-r tijf ,Misses Pearl and Babe EckensiVill&F | BANK NITE POT HAS $38 FOR THIS WEEK Due to Carry-Over, Second Prize is $15, First Prize Is $10. Who will win at the Wingham Bank Nite Draw on Saturday night? The pot is about full to over-flowing, $38 is the amount of the prizes for this week. The .second prize has grown to be larger than the first prize. Twelve cash prizes this 'week as follows: 1st prize, $10,00; 2nd prize, $15.00; 3rd, $1.00; 4th, $3.00; 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9th prizes, $1.00 each; 10th, $2.00; 11th and 12th prizes, $1.00 each. Winners Last Week 1st prize, $10.00, Mrs. A. M, Forb­ es, Wingham; 2nd prize, $10.00, not called for, will be $15 this week; 3rd prize, $1,00, Edgar Pattison, Wing­ ham; 4th' prize, $2.00, not called for, will be $3 this week; 5th prize, $1.00, Mrs. S. Cowan, Wingham; 6th prize, $2.00, Mrs. George Haller, Wingham; 7it-h prize, $1.00, Harold Gilkinson, R. R. No. 1, Wingham; 8th prize, $1.00, Raymond Bell; 9th prize, $1.00, Wal­ lace Hutton, Wingham; 10th prize, $1.00, not called for, will be $2.00 next week; 11th prize, $1.00, Alex. Robert­ son, Wingham; 12th, prize, $1.00, Mrs. Chas. Coultes, Belgrave; 13th prize, $1.00, Mrs. Thos. Inglis, R.R. No. 1, Lucknow- You Never Know Your Luck Mrs. Forbes was surely a lucky win­ ner. She took the first prize Saturday night and with only one ticket in the draw. Who will be the lucky winner this week? The holders .of the numbers that are drawn must , be present at the ■'draw, which .is made at the Town Hall at 9.30' o’clock, Saturday night, to win a prize, or it may be claimed up to 12.00 midnight, the niite of the draw. The lucky numbers will be posted on five bulletin boards along main street following the draw, * . I 1 '• Price France Paid Complete demobilization of French land and sea forces and German occu­ pation of more than half of ’ France were the.terms of. the German-French armistice. Beaten France, required to surrender her arms, munitions and At­ lantic coastline, becomes in a sense a passive ally of Germany for the battle of Britain. With final terms of the broader, European peace envisaged by Germany and her axis partner, Italy, yet to be worked out, the armistice became effective six hours after the French emissaries at Rome signed a similar pact with Italy. Bride and Groom Showered - On Thursday evening last week sev­ eral friends of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hickey gathered at the home of Mrs. E. Lewis and surprised the young couple with a miscelloneous shower. The presentation address was read by Miss Nora Finlay. After the bride ’had opened her gifts, and the bride and groom had thanked their friends 'most heartily, the balance of the ev­ ening was spent in playing games and a sing song. A very dainty lunch was then served by the .hostess, Mrs. Lockie Wakeford, ahd Miss Nora Finlay. CAN YQU ADD TO THIS LIST? Names of Those Who Have Enlisted The Wingham Patriotic Association are very anxious to receive the names of all those who have enlisted from Wingham or Wingham Rural Routes. Please examine this list and, if you know of any names that have been omitted, get in touch with Dr. R. C. Redmond, the chairman of the com- mitte in charge of this. work. ,T. W. Platt Robert Murray Jack Fraser Clifford Taman Hugh Cummings 1 Matthew Bell Andrew Bell Frank Vanner Henry RoSS Arthur Stokes . ' Wm. W. Brdome John R. Johnston Charles Baskerville Clifford Jenkins Howard Irvine * Walter Olsfenm.'/VZ Harry Towtierr’KiT Harold W. Cook Alvin Potter Stewart Holloway Chester Stewart Lloyd Casetnore Jack Brooks LEGION HAD FINE SOCIAL EVENING Rev, and Mrs, J. F. Anderson Were Honored Guests On 'Wednesday evening last week the members of the Legion and ithe Ladies’ Auxiliary to the Legion held a social in the Armouries in’honour of Rev, J. F. Anderson, their chap­ lain. who has accepted a call; to St. Paul’s United Church, Sarnia. Com­ rade Duncan Kennedy, president of the Legion, was chairman, and intro­ duced the following program: Com­ munity singing led by Mr. George Nonthwood; .solo, Jack Reavie; read­ ings, MrS. W. VanWyck; quartette, Jack Reavie, Bert Cullimore, Russel Zurbrigg, Gordon Leggatt; accom­ panied by Jack Herd; whistling solos, Cecil Merkley; solo, Mrs. E. S. Lewis; violin solo, Miss Mary King. Following the program a delight­ ful lunch was served and Mr. Ander­ son was presented with a beautiful travelling set by W. G. Hamilton, on behalf of the Legion, and Mrs. A. M. Forbes presented Mrs. Anderson with a bouquet of red roses on behalf of the Ladies’ Auxiliary. The address was read by Major Kenneth Weaver, A short address was given by Mr. George Northwood. PRESENTATION Previous to the choir practice on Thursday evening at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Beason Hamil­ ton, who is being transferred by .the Dominion Bank, was presented with a solid leather Gladstone Bag by the Sunday School, Male Chorus and the Choir. (i ■ . , i Joined Active Service Unit Lieut. Harry Towne has reported to the Elgin Regiment of ithe C.A.S.F. on Thursday last week. Harry was an officer in the Middlesex-Huron Regi­ ment and some of the officers of this unit were called for duty with the El­ gin regiment. i , , Died Following Accident Mr. Edward Werner, R.R. No. 2, Clifford, died in hospital here Tuesday night following an accident in his barn Monday morning. His arm was fractured and he also suffered head injuries. He was rushed here follow­ ing the accident. Injured in Fall On Saturday afternoon Mr. W. J. Greer suffered a weak spell at his store and in the resulting fall cut his head quite badly. The accident took place in the cellar and'M.r. Greer was found unconscious about 4 o’clock by George Carter, 'his shoe repair man. He was taken to his home and regain­ ed consciousness shortly after. We are very happy to report that Mr, Greer is making a splendid recovery. Recognize French National Committee Great Britain extended formal re­ cognition to the new provisional French national committee organized by Gen. Charles de Gaulle and an­ nounced that the British Government no longer recognizes the French Gov­ ernment at Bordeaux as that of “an independent country.” Prime Minister Churchill, expressing Britain’s “grief and amazement” at France’s accept­ ance of German armistice terms. Red Cross Entertainment and Dance The Happy Cousins Concert Co. of Elmira, will appear at the 'home of John McGill, Con. 4, Morris, two miles east of Belgrave, on Tuesday, July 2nd, presenting a high class en­ tertainment under the auspices of the Belgrave Red Cross Society. Jitney dancing following the entertainment. Booth on grounds. Concert commenc­ es at 8.30 o’clock. Admission: Adults, 40 cents, Children 10c. C. R. Coultes, President; C. H. Wade, Treas. “God Save the King.” Trousseau Tea, Mrs. Win. Rintoul, Wingham, gave a trousseau reception in honour of her daughter, Eva, bride-elect of June 22. Mrs. Rintoul received with her daugh- ted. Miss Phyllis Johns, dressed in white crepe, was door attendant. Mrs. Geo. R. Mason poured tea at a daint­ ily arranged table centred with a bowl of pink peonies and tall ivory tapers. The tea room assistants wet-e Mrs. W. Gurney, Mrs. W. Hendry, Miss Feme Thein, and Mrs. Norman Rintoul. The trousseau linens- and wnddlhgj gifts were..siuewm’by*‘Mfss--"Dbrothy Lloyd, Miss Sadie Johnston and Miss Alberta Walker. , LUCKNOW TRUCK LANDED IN DITCH Driver Escaped Without' Injury A three-ton truck of the Lucknow Flour Mills came to grief on the Lucknow Road near Zetland, across the road from John Tervit’s, about mjdnight, Monday. The driver of the truck, Harold Fowler, of Blyth, ap­ parently dozed for a moment and the truck headed across the highway, travelled along the shoulder of the road for a short piece and then turned over on its side in the ditch. Fowler was not hurt and he got our of the cab of the truck by crawling through the door on the upper side of the truck. It was raining heavily at the time of the accident and with the recent rains the side of the road was in a very soft condition making it impossible for the driver to bring the truck back onto the road. The truck was loaded with bags of bug killer, much of which was spilled about. Name Omitted We regret that in the list of names of the merchants who belong to Ithe Wingham Bank Nite Club, which was published last week, we omitted the nafne of1 George Williams, the jewell­ er-. Mr. Williams is one of the orig­ inal members of the club. To Teach at No. 5 Morris Miss Dorothy Goiley -has been en­ gaged as teacher for S.S. No. 5, Morris. Lieut. T. W. Platt, Bom. Hugh Cuming, Bom. Cliff Taman, Bom. R. Murray and Gunner C. E. Jenkins, all of the 100th Battery, Pettawawa, were home for the week-end. Passed Exams With Honours Mr. R. John Currie, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert A. Currie, has received word that he successfully passed with honours at Toronto, his final examin­ ations as a licensed embalmer and funeral director. We extend congrat­ ulations. ' i . Correction In the Huron County Council re­ port in our last week’s .issue we stated 1 that the County Road Committee pur­ chased a building in Auburn for $3,- 000. This was stated in error, as we are informed by Reeve Grain, chair­ man of the committee, that the sum of $3,000 was for -the purchase of the building also to fix it up and the er­ ection of an addition to it, also to put in shape another building in Auburn owned by the county. These build­ ings will be used to house the county road machines and other equipment. WEDDINGS Harris - Rintoul The home of Mir. and Mrs. William H. Rintoul, Wingham, decorated with pink and white peonies, was a very pretty setting for the marriage of -their daughter, Evabell Parker, Reg. N., to Mr. William Ralph Rarris, of Wodstock, son of Mr. and Mrs. F. H. Flarris,' of Embro, Ontario. The cere­ mony was performed at high noon, Saturday, June 22nd, by Rev. Kenneth MacLean. The bride, given in mar­ riage by her father, was charming in her gown of white chiffon embossed with Lily of the Valley and a waist length veil. She carried a bouquet of Butterfly roses and Bouvardia. The bridesmaid, Miss Ruth Harris, of London, sister of the groom, wore a powder blue net dress' of Scarlet O’Hara design with white accessories and carried a bouquet of Johanna Hill roses. Mr, Gibson Rintoul, the bride’s brother, was groomsman. Mrs. W. W. Gurney played the wedding music. Immediately following the cere- many, a reception was held at ithe home of the bride’s parents, where a wedding dinner was served. The bride’s mother wore a becoming gown of grey flowered crepe with mauve accessories and a shoulder bouquet of Autumn roses. The groom’s mother wore a navy flowered sheer dress with White accessories and a shoulder bouquet of Talisman roses. For travelling the bride'"donned a two-piece drefie suit of Queen’s blue with hat to match. Her accessories were grey. Following a trip to New York, Mr. and Mrs. Harris will re­ side in Woodstock. Guests from a distance who attend­ ed the wedding Were, Mr, and Mrs. F. H. Harris, Embro; Mr. and Mrs. 'iNelSdif--Harris, Mr. and Mrs. Fred O. HarriSr Mri^attd Mrs. H, W. Harris, all of Dowddff,’ Mr?-'and" Mrs. R. E. McKinney of -- ^ • •$. «.S. { ; CONGREGATION SAY FAREWELL TO REV. AND MRS. ANDERSON Farewell Service Held Following the Evening Worship, Sunday On Sunday Rev. J, F. Anderson of the United Church said farewell to his congregation as he left for his new charge at -Sarnia on Tuesday, Following the evening devotions a Farewell Service was held by t'he con­ gregation when an official good-bye was expended to Rev. and Mrs. And­ erson, Norman and Marjorie. Mr, E. S, Copeland was master of ceremonies and the meeting was op­ ened with a song service, Other items on the program were: solo, Louise Dore; duet, Mrs. Grant McLean and Evelyg Campbell; piano and organ duet, Mrs. Gordon Davidson and Jack Herd; solo, Jack Reavie. In the ab­ sence of Mr. W. J. Greer, who was not present due to illness, the chair­ man gave ithe following information compiled by Mr. Greer in regard to the services of Mr. Anderson during his' five years as pastor, 1934-1940: Members received, 260; Weddings, 56; baptisms, 74; funerals, 145; meetings presided over or shared in, 4913; vis­ its in sickness or sorrow, 4986; ordin­ ary pastoral calls or appointments, 11,832, Presentation On behalf of the congregation Miss B. Reynolds presented to Mr. and Mrs. Anderson a beautiful Old English tea service and a walnuit tea wagon; Ruth. Burgman present to Marjorie Ander­ son a leather bound hymnary and a war savings certificate; Bruce Wilson presented to Norman Anderson a pen. and pencil set and a war savings cer­ tificate. The following address was read by Mr, Benson Cruikshank; . - 'r Dear Mr. and Mrs. Anderson, : ; Norman and Marjorie:—. At this time we wish to- express the esteem of the Wingham United Church Congregation to you. You have filled a place in this church, in the community at large, and in our homes that has endeared you .to Us. I Your work in the church -has been marked with ever greater success from year to year. Our membership has steadily increased. But most of all we feel the .spiritual life of the church has been sustained and strengthened. As our spiritual leader you have exemplified the spirit of our Master, whose work is so dear to you. The community, too, will feel a dis­ tinct loss m your leaving. At all times you have promoted its best, interests. You, Mr. Anderson, have been a man among men. Mrs. Anderson, Norman and Marjorie, too, have won many friends in our community. We wish to remind you of the place you- have filled in our homes. As vis­ itors, you were always welcome whe­ ther we were in sickness or in health. You were loved by the children and by the young people. The sick and older members of your congregation looked with joy to your coming as. you brought the healing comfort and assunafice of thie Master to them. In­ deed in every phase of our home life you filled a place. Now, as you go to take your place in a new community and church, we wish you Godspeed. Your memory will live in our hearts. As a token of our love and esteem we ask you ■ to accept these gifts. Members and Adherents of the Wingham United Church. Joined Air Force Harold Cook has been called by the mechanical division of the R. C. A, F. He applied some time ago for enlist­ ment and last week received word to report, which he did on Friday. SCOTT RE-UNION There was a splendid attendance at the Scott family re-union which tvas held at Pike Lake last Saturday. Members of the clan were present from Fergus, Elora, Alma, Kitihener, Guelph, Rossie, Hanriston, Wingham and Belgrave. The afternoon was spent by the yotmger folk at baseball and other games while the older gen­ eration contented it-hemselves with re­ miniscing over old titties. The ladies served a supper in the early evening, and plans were made for next year, 'the gathering will be held at. Mars- field toward the latter pant of June. The officers for the following year were elected as follows: president, W. S. Scott, Wingham; Vice pres., Doug­ las Scott, “Alma; SSdiJPceas;, Mitchell, Rbfegib'/- *. ■ *'f ’