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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1941-05-01, Page 1HBW Single Copies Five Cents Subscriptions $2.00 Per Year WINGHAM, ONTARIO,' THURSDAY, MAY 1st, 1941 With Which Is Amalgamated The porrie Vidette and Wroxeter News f \ J * kIT MAIL TO CLINTON NOW BY TRUCK Railway from Clinton to Wingham Now’Closed With the Clinton-Wingham train a thing of*tlie past, a change had to be made in the delivery of mail to Bel­ grave, Blyth, Londesboro and Clinton. This mail now goes by truck. The truck leaves Clinton at 11.55 a.m., rea­ ches Belgrave, at 12.40 and arrives at Wingham at^. 12.55, The return trip takes place almost immediately, leav­ ing here at 1.40, arrives in Belgrave at , ,1.50 and at Clinton at 2.40. The mail to catch this truck closes at 1.30 p.m. Perc. Manning, of Londesboro, has the contract' for this- delivery which, we ■understand, will carry express also. The last trip on this line was'-much different from that which marked its first trip in 1875. At that time the old Bruce came in to be greeted by cheer­ ing throngs and many dignitaries were aboard, On this final trip the old train' breezed in almost three-quarters of an hour late, arriving at 1.29 and at 1.50 was on its way, the last half of the last ’ half7 of the last trip. No cheering, no tears, no excitement was noticeable. It was just another train going down the track but this one for the last time. This line has served this- community well but its service is no more. The old iron horse has once more given way to motor transportation. Hats ■off to the old — good luck to the new — may it serve as well.. PUBLIC SCHOOL TO HOLD OPEN NIGHT Triday, May 2Jnd, Students Will Dis­ play Their Work On the evening of Friday, May 2nd, the pupils of the Wingham Public School will be at home to their par­ ents and friends. This annual display of work ■ is each year ibeing attended by larger numbers. The education of •Our young folk should be of great in­ terest to all, especially when the stud- •ents .have such practical things to show. Keep abreast with the changes in our educational system by attending the open night on Friday next week. RED CROSS TO WORK . TWO DAYS A WEEK Tuesday and Thursday Are Work Days Until further notice, the Wingham Red Cross Room- will be open only two days a week, Tuesday and Thurs­ day. It is expected that much work will be accomplished in these two days. A quantity of garments are cut, ready for sewing, and the committee ' are anxious that these be completed, so that they may be shipped as soon as possible. There is also a knitting quota to be done, so the Red Cross work must go on, in spite of busy days at home. Sarnia Minister New Moderator. Rev. J. M. ‘MacGillivray, of Sarnia, was elected moderator of the Hamil­ ton and London Synod of the Presby­ terian Church as the 67th annual meet­ ing opened. Rev. J. A. Laird of St. Thomas declined to stand when his name was mentioned and the decision Was unanimous. EVENING AUXILIARY THANK-OFFERING Life of Oliverjackson, Newfoundland Missionary, Was Topic The Easter Thank-Offering meeting of th© Evening Auxiliary was held last week, at the home of Mrs. Stanley Hall. Mrs. Galbraith was in charge of the Worship period, assisted by Mrs, Jackson who gave the Scripture, Miss Yvonne McPherson, an Easter poem, Mrs, Wm, Currie, a musical number, and Mrs. Geo. Howson, the topic, An­ other of our misisonaries’ lives was developed. This time the group heard of Oliver Jackson, who came to New­ foundland from Wales, His work for the common people will always be re­ membered, His faith in the younger generation encouraged the formation and carrying through successfully of •groups and summer schools for boys and girls and young people,., Points meeting by Mrs. byterial; meeting; Mrs, Fred Howson, Tuesday> May 6; Roll Call for the May meeting to be answered by a quotation on “Prayer,” of interest in the business ■were the following: Report Kress, delegate to the Pres- Shower for layette at May social meeting at home of HIGH SCHOOL EASTER EXAM. RESULTS Grade Kill Edith McClenaghan 76.9, Kenneth Jackson 70.3, Agnes Darling 69.9, Scott Reid 60,8, William Burgman 65.4, Noreen Benedict . 63.1, Grace Hogg 63.1, Mabel Coultes 60,4, Mar-r ion McDonald 58.7, Eva Horsburgh 56.2, Margaret Homuth 54.3, George Clark 52,4, Jean Harding 52.4, Gor­ don Keith 49.1. Grade XII Mae Coulter 77.2, Lois McGuire 75.8, Evelyn Wilson 69.5, Charles Procter 68.7, Norman Mundy 68.0, Helen Walker 66.5, Ada Moir 65.4, Helen Thompson 64.0, Virginia Currie 63.0, Bernice Norman 62.2, Elizabeth Gannett 61.2, Tean Underwood 60.2, June Irwin 59,8, Fleming Johnston 57.3, Clarence Hamilton 56,5, Frances Edgar 53.6, Isabel Lamb 53.6, Norm­ an VanCamp 52.0, Margaret Connell 49.5, Dorothy Stewart 49.0. Grade XI Isabel Zinn 78.3, Jim Coulter 75.9, George Thomson 70.5, Norman Hig­ gins 69.7, Grace Flingston 67.3, Helen. Thomson 67.3, Berna Yule 66.5, George Lloyd 66.3, Louise Coultes 62.7, William Beecroft 61.3, Olive Casemore 58.7, Louise Lloyd 55.8, Ann Vansickle 55,6, Shirley Chamney 55.5, Raphael St. Marie 54.0, J.oe Falconer 52.7, Eileen'Dark 52.3, Jean'Moir 50.5, Jean Northorp 48.7, George Johnson 45.7, Ann VanWyck 45.6, Frances Robinson 29.7. Grade IX R. McGuire 82.2, E. Young 81.1, B. Wilson 80.1, S. Nethery 75.9, E. Walsh 75.3, L, Angus 74.5, D. Hoffman 73,3, Buchanan 68.5, D. Copeland 68, M. F. Powell 66.2, M. Powell , 64.7, G. Wilkinson 63.6, H. Carr 63,5, J. Walker 63.3, ,M. McDowell 63.1, M. Kerr 62.9, D. Finlay 61.9, D. Hamit- ton 60.8, B. Anderson 60, J. Elston 59.9, G. Bryce 59.5, I. Robinson 59, W. Haines 58.7, L. Gardiner 58, F. Wallace 57.4, G. Coulter 56.7, L. ,Ev- erick 56.6, J. Burke 55.1, E. Cantelon 54.8, C. Higgins 53,6, E. Elston 51.3, M. Lockridge 51, K. Dunbar 50.3, R. Hastings 50.1, I. Smith 50.1, G' Gol- ley 49.5, F. Templeman 48,5, J. Lewis 44.2, W. Hutton 42.7, A. Smith 41,4; W. Manning 44, J. Sanderson 40.2, I. McLean 38.6, J. McLeod 31.9. Grade X Bill Galbraith 82.8, Bill Henry 79.6, Beth Brydges 74.4, Dorothy Boyle 73.9, Mildred Fitzpatrick 73.4, Glenn Wylie 71.6, Lois Kelley 71.6, Dorothy Wade 69.1, Jackson Dunkin 67.3, Grace Parker 66, Ada Brophy 64.5, Craig Armstrong 63.6, Don Hastie 62.9, Ada Dow 61, Alan Williams 60.1, Jack Mc­ Laughlin 59.9, Edna Jenkins 59.3, Wil­ fred Ramage 58, Grace Hutcheson 57.3, Jean Norman 57, Eva Lediett 56.9, Florence Beecroft 55, Douglas Fry 54.5, (Kenneth Allin, Edna Bro­ phy, Eileen Snell) 54.1, Lloyd Mundy 53.9, George Edgar 53.3, Frank Burke 52.8, Norma Brown 51.8, Frances Bro­ phy 50.1, Bill McClenaghan 49.6, Ruth Harris 49,3, Margaret MacLean 49.1, Lorraine Brown 47.9, (Rita Boyle, Bud Cruickshank) 47.4, Mary Kinahan 46.6, • I. Miller 45.3, . Jack Day 41.4, Lois Bateson 31.5. Commercial Course Jim Hamilton 83.5, Judd Rimmer 67.9, *Jean McKague ,61.6, Rose Lewis 60.9, Jean Austin 58.9, Marg. Haines 51.2,, Ellen Bailley 41.0, Edy.the Camp­ bell 40.3, Evelyn Scott 39.0, Ruth Hamilton 24;9. SALVAGE COLLECTION WAS 4 TRUCK LOADS Firemen Had Busy- Time Monday Night Collecting That the people of Wingham are salvage-minded is shown ,by the four truck-loads of waste material the fire­ men gathered on their monthly collec­ tion Monday evening. This saving of materials that would otherwise be wasted, is one of .the ways that people can utilize to assist our war effort. The collection is made the last Monday evening of each month, Get behind the firemen in this salvage work. The firemen have un­ dertaken this task ’locally as a portion of their war work. Assist them to do their bit by saving paper, rags, bones, scr.ap metal. Salvage in this time of stress is of siich great importance that the govern­ ment has the whole country making an effort to help win the war by sal­ vaging systematically. This national effort needs your assistance. POPULAR PICTURE HERE NEXT WEEK “Gone With The Wind” at Lyceum Theatre 'Mqnctay, Tuesday and Wednesday Next. HURON PRESBYTERIAL ANNUAL MEETING TO JOIN STAFF OF THE BEACON-HERALD Mrs. R, G, Nay, of Fordwich, Presi­ dent, and Mrs. W. J. Greer, of Wingham, 1st Vice Pres. Harry J. Boyle Takes Over New Po- ■ sition on May 12th WOMEN’S INSTITUTE ANNUAL MEETING Officers Elected, Financial and Other Reports Received FIRST BANK NITE DRAW SATURDAY Over f>eventy~pive Dollars Value qf' Prizes This Week, $25,00 In Cash Reports Show Year of Progress E. Hare 72.9, D. Darling 68.1, G. Falconer 67.1, S. E/lgar 65.8, Wilkinson 63.6, H. Carr 63,5, The. Lyceum Theatre on the first three days next week will present that show of shows from Marian Mitchell’s novel “Gone With The Wind.” This is a full-length showing, nothing cut but the prices. This great feature has been playing to capacity houses throughout Canada on its second full length presentation. Here is good news for Lyceum Theatre fans. Capt. Adams will have installed this week new seats of mod­ ern design with spring cushion taps and upholstered backs. These seats will make it che more comfortable for patrons to see" this four-hour picture “Gone With'The Wind”. SIR JAMES WQODS DIED FRIDAY Was Knighted For His Work For The Empire. The Walker Store here was closed on Friday afternoon out of respect t<5" Sir James Woods, president of the company, who passed on earlier,the same day. In his §5th year, Sir James was active in business until the last, being at his office the day before his death. He was an ’outstanding indust­ rialist; president of the Gordon Mac­ kay Company, Toronto, textile whole­ salers, also a number of industrial or­ ganizations. Sir James was knighted in 1915 for his industrial work on be­ half of the British Empire and made a Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire in 1917 for his work as a member of the British War Commission in New York. He was a native of Woodstock. Over two hundred delegates and visitors attended the fifteenth annual meeting of Huron Presbyterial of the Women’s Missionary Society of the United Church at Thames Road Unit­ ed Church last week. Mrs. R. E, Mac- Kenzie, the president, conducted the meeting, “Strengthening Christian Forces through” our effort to promote Chris­ tian standards in our home and Chris­ tian Leadership of Youth in Church and Community” was the theme of the worship service at the morning session and was led. by Mrs. J. McGill and Mrs. H. Paine. Greeting were brought from the en­ tertaining auxiliary by Mrs. Moir and from the Presbytery convening at Elimville by Rev, Candler. There are sixty afternoon auxiliaries and the roll-call of these by Mrs. W. J. Thomson brought a splendid res­ ponse, James St. Exeter, and Victoria St., Goderich, having the largest re­ presentation. Mrs. Thomson - urged the auxiliaries to increase their mem­ bership, pointing out that one woman can be forceful, but one hundred wo­ men are powerful. Mrs. W. J. Greer called the roll of Evening Auxiliaries which was res­ ponded to by all six organizations. This department shows an increase in both membership and envelope givings and is also doing splendid work in giv­ ing leadership to younger groups. Miss Caroline Wellwood’s report showed that there are thirteen C.G.I.T. groups but only five have affiliated. She pointed out the many advantages in affiliating. One new Mission Circle and six new Mission Bands were reported. Mrs. \W. Pickard presenter the .diplomas or stars to eleven Mission Bands qualify­ ing for the standard of recognition. They were: Blyth, Brucefield,.,Blue- Vale, Clinton (Wesley Willis), Eg- mondville, Exeter (Main St.), Goder­ ich (Victoria St.), Hensall, White­ church, Londesboro and Winthrop. Mrs. J. M. Southcott pointed out that through the children in the'Baby Bands many mothers are won to the missionary cause. There was one new .Baby Band organized. In continuing the story of the year Mrs. A. Colclough stated that plenty of material had been received to meet (Continued on Page Seven) Wingham is losing one of her pop­ ular young men, Harry J, Boyle, who for the past five years has been on the staff of CKNX. Harry takes over his new position with the Stratford Bea­ con-Herald on Monday, May 12th, and the good wishes of all in this com­ munity go with himx^*^ Harry is a native of St. Augustine and attended Wingham High School later graduating from St. Jerome Col­ lege, Waterloo. For a time he was connected with the London Free Press and the Goderich Signal-Star prior to joining the CKNX staff. His wife, formerly Marion McCaf- fery, taught school at St. Augustine prior to her marriage and she and baby Patricia will go to Stratford about the 1st of June. WAR SERVICES FUND COMPLETE HERE PLOWING GARDEN TOO DULL FOR TEAM Horses Ran Away from Gardening Job- Starts Backing Career Jtyjoe Falconer left Monday for Ham­ ilton, where he will enter the services of the Dominion Bank. Hospital Auxiliary ‘to Meet Monday The Women’s Auxiliary to the Wingham General Hospital will hold their monthly meeting in the Council Chamber on Monday afternoon, 5th, at 3.45.’ Taking Course at Sky Harbour ^■A.C, Don Nasmith and A.C. “Ace” Bateson, of the R.C.A.F., are now sta­ tioned at Sky Harbour, Goderich, where they are receiving their elemen- . tary training to become pilots. They were both hottie for the week-end. Attending Synod Meeting Rev. John Pollock, of Whitechurch, Rev. F, G. Fowler of Bluevale, Rev. C. H, MacDonald of.Lttcknow, and Rev. S. M. Scott, of Kincardine, are in Hamilton this week attending the annual ^meeting of the London and Hamilton Synod of the Presbyterian Church in Canada. Reported to RiC.A.F. x^Ken Somers and Ken Murray re­ ported for duty with the R.C.A.F. at London on Monday, We understand that they will take radio courses, there being a great shortage ‘of men for this work at the present time. Prior to his departure, Ken Somers was presented by members of the Wingham Bridge Club with an Air Force ring, Ken has been an active, member of the club and this year is the treasurer. May BRIDGE CLUB GIVE TO RED CRQSS $75 Donated Bringing Donations from Club .to $91 Six and a half tables took part in the play at the meeting of the Bridge Cluib held Wednesday evening JaSt week. The results were: North and South, 1st, Ken Somers and Bert Por­ ter; 2nd, Mrs. A. R. Du Vai and Mrs. Herbert Campbell; 3rd, Mrs. J. Brown and W.-W. Ai^nstrong; 4th, Mrs. W, H. Waram and Mrs. George Ross, East and West: 1st, Mrs, R. S, Heth* eriiigtan and W. H. French; 2nd, Miss C. Isbister and J. H, Crawford; 3rd, Mrs. H. C. MacLean and R. S. Heth­ erington; tied 4th and 5th; Mrs. D, B. Porter and Miss Sara MacLean, Miss N. Dinsley and Murray Roberts.’- The game to-night (Wednesday) will be the last for the regular season. Afjer that the play-offs will be held, then another game in the Masonic Hall to wind up the season and present the prizes. The club have this season donated $91.00 to the Red Cross Society. Pre­ viously $16 was given and last week another cheque for $75 was issued. While plowing a garden at his home Centre Street, Saturday afternoon, Mr. W. J. Parrish had some unexpected excitement. His team became tangled in the harness and when they discov­ ered that things were not just right, made a break for freedom. They rushed out the lane onto Centre St., one horse in the tangled harness, the other following, and turned down Pat­ rick. They had quite a run before they were stopped. District Lads Receive Wings Two youth from this district recent­ ly graduated as pilots of the R.C.A.F. Jack Speirs, of Brussels, got his wings at Uplands, near Ottawa, and Leslie R. Naftel, of Goderich, at Dttnnville. Mitchell Man Heads R. A. Masons Right Ex. Comp. John M. Empey, of Mitchell, was chosen Grand Z of the Grand Chapter, Royal Arch Mas­ ons of Canada, at their 83rd annual convocation at London last week. R. Ex. Comp, Adam Dahmqr, of ^.twood, member of Listowel chapter, was nam­ ed head for Huron District No. 8, TO PROTECT SHRUBS FROM CATS AND DOGS Flowers and shrubs in gardens and porches can be protected against dam­ age by cats and dogs by the simple use of a dilute nicotine sulphite spray. The spray is harmless but the smell is very offensive to these animals, even ,when applied so thinly that persons are unaware of its presence. Nicotine sulphite may be bought at any seed or drug state and should be used at the rate of one-half teaspoon­ ful to a gallon of water. The spray evaporates and should be renewed af­ ter rain, In ordinary weather, spray­ ing every two weeks Is sufficient. The annual meeting of the Wing­ ham Branch of the Women’s Insti­ tute was held in the Council Chamber on Friday, April 25th, with the presi­ dent, Mrs. W, J, Henderson, presiding. The programme consisted of a talk by Mrs. Clarkson Martin, Convenor of War Work, a paper on the Canadian Coat-of-Arms by Mrs. Walpole, a duet, “Beautiful Ohio” by Misses Jean Stewart and Dorothy Hamilton, and a solo “The Second Minuet” by Miss Dorothy Hamilton. Both of these numbers were accompanied at the pi­ ano by Miss Tena Reid. Reports were given by various mem- : bers of the Executive and the follow­ ing were elected for the ensuing year: Hon. President—Miss Margaret An­ derson. President—Mrs. W. J. Henderson. . 1st Vice Pres.—-Mrs. J. H. Crawford, i 2nd Vice Pres.—Mrs, E. Webster. Sec.-Treas.—Mrs. James Walpole. Branch Directors—Mrs. J. Halliday, Mrs, Hammond, Mrs. G. Gannett, District Director—Mrs. C. Martin. Press Reporter—Mrs. Ted English. Pianist—Mrs. Donald Robertson. Flower Committee—Mrs. Dave Hut­ cheson. Auditors—Mrs. George Williams, Mrs. J. Kerr. Convenors of Standing Committees: Legislation—Mrs. P. King. Education—Mrs. E. Webster. Home Economics—Mrs, M. Bell, Peace and International Relation­ ship—Mrs. Thos. Bower. Health and Child Welfare—Mrs. J. H. Crawford. Agriculture and Canadian Industries —Mrs. R. E. Laidlaw. Community Activities and Relief— Mrs. W.’H, Fraser. Canadianization—Mrs. W. S. Hall. Convenor of War Work—Mrs. Gannett. Financial report next week. Shop at the Stores Displaying Bank Nite Signs and Receive Draw Tickets I. This District Has Raised $6146.60 — Quota Was $5500 Zone 1 of Huron County War Ser­ vices Fund Drive has gone over the top. Mr. Herbert Campbell, zone chairman, reports that so far $6146.60 has been reported, exceeding the quota by $646.60, This zone comprises Wingham, Brussels, Howick, Morris, Grey and Turnberry. The canvass is completed in all municipalities except Turnberry. The collection has been as follows: Here is real news' for those who shop in Wingham this W'eek. The' Bank Nite merchants are giving priz­ es this week that total in value over $75.00, $25.00 in cash and other valu­ able prizes that total in value to over $50.00. Who will be the lucky winners this week. The answer is some of those who shop at Wingham, Bank Nite Stores, the stores that display the Bank Nite banners. Special Prizes on display at Rae’s Hardware. Here’s How To Take Part To win one of these awards all you ’have to do is to shop at the stores that display Wingham Bank Nite signs. At these places of business you will be given a numbered ticket for each 25 cents you spend. A draw will be made Saturday night at the Town Hall and to win one of the prizes, the holder of the ticket must be present with the corresponding part of the ticket that has been drawn. The moi;e you spend at the Bank Nite stores the greater your chance of getting a prize. Plan to shop in Wing­ ham for lucky tickets and remember Saturday Nite is Bank Nite in Wing­ ham, TROUT PLACED IN DISTRICT STREAMS Winghatn...............$ 1982.60 Brussels .................. 519.00 Howick .................... 2025.00 Morris ................... 800.00 Grev ........-............. 670.00 Trunberrv ...1....519.00 Total.. .... ...............$ 6146.60 Y. P. U. ANNUAL MEETING MAY 19th Huron Presbytery Young People’s Un­ ion to Convene at Benmiller •The 17th Annual Convention of the Huron Presbytery Young People’s Un­ ion of the United Church will be held in the United Church, Benmiller, Mon­ day afternoon and evening, May 19th. The theme for the convention is “Youth Partners Under Christ.” During the afternoon Commission groups will be held under the leader­ ship of Rev. H. Currie, Bayfield; Rev. H._ Wilson, of Auburn; Rev. C. L. Lewis, Brussels; and Rev. F. A. Gil­ bert of Walton. The theme address will be given at the evening session by Rev. A. J. Mc- Kaye, of Victoria Street United Church, Goderich. At this session al­ so the officers will be installed. Transferred to Trenton A.C. Charles McKibbon, who has been stationed with the R.C.A.F, at Manning 0 Pool, Toronto, has been transferred to Trenton. Change in Bank Staff Mr. E. Arbic, of Gravenhurst, is the new teller of the local branch of the Dominion Bank. Mr. G. E. Madill, who has been teller here for the past couple of months, has resigned the bank. from BOWLING CLUB NAME OFFICERS Annual Meeting Held Monday Night The Wingham Bowling Club at its annual meeting Monday evening in the Council Chambers, made preparations for the coming season of play. The club will again join the Provincial Lawn Bowling Association. The fees were set as previously, $5.00 per mem­ ber, $3.00 for new bowlers. Officers were elected as follows: Hon. Presidents—E. M. Snell Dr. R. C. Redmond. President—-J, A. Wilson. Vicc-Pres.—-Donald Rae. Scc.-Treas.—-H. L. Sherbondy. Grounds Committee—‘W. A, Miller chairman; vice-chairman, E, R. Har rtsoti. Tournament Com.—Chairman, B.‘ McCool; vice-chairman, W. Hamilton, Membership Com.,—Chairman, W. Hanna; vice-chairman, E. R. rison. Jitney Com.—Murray Roberts, Williams, F„ Webster. Auditors—W. 11 McCool and 'ray Roberts. and W. R. J. Har- Geo, Mttr G. Attended Banquet at Toronto M Manager J. R. M, Spittai, Account­ ant Murray Roberts, Messrs. E. Arbic, G. E. Madill and Ken Johnson attend­ ed the Dominion Bank Recreational Club annual banquet in Toronto Fri­ day evening. In Toronto for Treatment Lloyd Dark is in Toronto taking treatments on his back which was in­ jured last September when he fell 60 feet while working at the Presbyter­ ian Church. Lloyd expects to be in Toronto for about three weeks. His friends hope he is much improved when lie again,,comes home. Twelve containers, two truck loads* of brown trout, were last Thursday placed in district streams by the gov-' ernment under the direction of the local Fish and Game club. The trout were lively fellows 3^ to 8 inches in length. They came from the Mount Pleasant Hatchery. George Orvis and David Fortune of the local club assist­ ed with their distribution. The club have applied for several more ship­ ments of trout also some bass, and it is expected that these will be available later in the season. TORONTO EDITOR GAVE ADDRESSES Spoke to St. Andrew's Sunday School and at Evening Service James H. Hunter, of Toronto, of the Evangelical Christian gave two addresses in St. And- BUDGET HIGHLIGHTS Estimated Revenue for Fiscal Year $1,500,000,000; New Taxation Expect­ ed to Produce $300,000,000 in Full Fiscal Year. Highlights of Finance Minister Ils- ley’s budget brought down in the House of Commons Tuesday were: Corporation income tax minimum rate to be increased to 40%; personal income and national defence taxes in­ creased sharply. New graduated rates of income tax start at 15% on first $1,000 and in­ creasing by five per cent on each ad­ ditional $1,000. National defence tax increased as from July 1 from three per cent to seven per cent and from two per cent to five per cent. Minimum exemption raised from $600 to $'660 and exemp­ tion for dependents increased from $8 to $20. “New surtax of 4% on investment in come, and present surtax to be ab­ sorbed ifi new rates. No increase in general sales tax. Special excise tax of 3 cents a gal­ lon imposed on gasoline. 10% tax on railway and airplane tic­ kets costing more than 50c. Succession duties similar to imposed by provinces but at lower rates. Gift taxes substantially increased. Excess profits tax flat rate increas­ ed from 12% to 22%. Automobile tax on value up to $700 increased from 20 to 25%—other price groups unchanged. Exemption for gifts to charitable or­ ganizations cut from 50 to 10%, Instalment income tax payment to be extended and due date changed from April 30 to March 31, Taxes increased on malt, playing cards, carbonic acid gas, cosmetics, long distance phoning, lighters and cigarette tubes. (Continued on Page Pour) those Mr, editor paper, „ rew’s Presbyterian Church on Sunday. In the afternoon he gave an illustrated talk to the Sunday school on Pales­ tine and at the evening service he prea­ ched the sermon. The St. Andrew’s Male Chorus lead in the service of praise at this service. Notice to Farmers The United Farmers’ Co-Operative will be open Saturday nights. Cream will be received until 9 p.m. and the office closes at 9.30 o’clock. RED CROSS MAKE ANOTHER SHIPMENT Prisoners’ Parcels Arrived Safely Another shipment of supplies has been forwarded to Red Cross Head­ quarters from the Wingham branch. Hospital articles: 3 suits pyjamas, 150 khaki handkerchiefs, 50 gauze hand­ kerchiefs. Army supplies: 84 pair socles, 18 pr. plain mitts, 8 pr. 2-way mitts, 5 sweaters, 10 scarves, Seamen’s supplies: 10 pair long stockings, 20;. scarves, 10 pair 2-way mitts, 4 pair plain mitts, 10 helmets, 6 sweaters. Civilian articles: 35 girls’ dresses, 2 sweaters, 5 pair mitts, 9 ladies’ dress­ es, 25 boys’ shirts, 12 suits boys’ py­ jamas, 18 quilts, 2 afghans, 5 pair bootees. Total value of material only $182. A cable from International Red Cross tn Geneva, reached Toronto on April 12, containing the heart-warming news that the first shipment of Pris­ oners’ War Food Parcels from Can­ ada had arrived in Geneva, There were 4800 individuals parcels which had been packed in Chorley Park, To- route and camp oners is undertaken by the International Red Cross Committee through a spokes­ man chosen by the prisoners them­ selves from among their own number, Many people who have been anxiously awaiting word of the safe arrival of these parcels* will be glad of this mes­ sage. , they arrived in good condition were being distributed to all s where there are Canadian pris* This distribution in the camps OVER SEVENTY-FIVE DOLLARS VALUES OF PRIZES IN FIRST BANK NITE DRAW THIS SATURDAY NIGHT. . . ------------* — - —- * •■>• . __ -mt—-— •