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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1941-05-08, Page 5Thursday, May Sth, 1941 i WINGHAM ADVANCE-TIMES *PAGE FIVE GIFTS FOR Mr. and Mrs. J, G. Stanley, Toron- to, are visiting with Mr. and Mrs. Jno. Galbraith. TAX RATE SET AT 49 MILLS Mother Would Welcome Gifts Such As;- Millinery Hosiery Gloves Handkerchiefs Neckwear Blouses Purses Scarfs Lingerie Linens Rayon Umbrellas (Continued from Page One) Unemployment relief—re- funds ................................„252.98 Recoverables — Share Audit—Conimission 60.00 Night man’s time..................109.50 Dept, Highways, snow No, 4 150.00 Armouries - Heat................500.00 Miscellaneous ....L.............200.00 Dog Tax ...........175.00 Interest earned Fry & Blackball ............ ...............100.00 Miscellaneous Receipts .......500.00 Highways requesting that Highway No, 4 be paved from Wingham to the Durham Road. It was decided by the Council to ask for tenders on the house owned by the town at the corner of Shuter and Al­ fred streets.* The motion was made by Reeve Hetherington and Coun, Sturdy. The matter of purchasing a truck for town use was introduced by Coun. Lloyd, There was considerable discussion regarding the matter but no action was taken on a motion of Couns, Sturdy and Evans that a truck be purchased. This matter will be brought before the Council at a later date. WOMEN'S INSTITUTE ANNUAL REPORT Oiled Silk or MILLINERY $1.98 to $3.95 Smart Felts or Straws. GORDON GLOVES 49c to $1.98 Fabric, Silk, Kid. GOWNS $1.00 to $2.98 Celasuede, Crepe, Satins. SATIN PANTIES 49c to $l.Q0 Lace or Faggoting Trim Current Levy........... 1 mill — $1073,70 49,0 Mills .....$52611.30 $76874.18 EXPENDITURE Charity and Welfare ...... I County Huron Rates ........... Debenture Debt. Charges .. . Education—Public School ...... High School .................. General Administration ....... Health and Sanitation ____ _ Highways and Streets _____ Protection to persons and Property .. ...................... Cemetery................... _...... Public Library ........„............ Insurance............................... Tax Sale (Stewart Glove Works) Property bought... Miscellaneous ........................ 5450.00 2100.00 1000.00 800.00 835.03 64.40 SLIPS 79c to $1.98 Satins, Crepe Chale, Rayon, Sat­ in, Kaybar. PURSES $1.90, $1.49, $1.98 White and Colors; Calf or Sim­ ulated Leathers. GORDON HOSIERY 75c to $1.00 “Silk Chiffon’’ Service All New Shades. BLOUSES $1.98 — $2.98 White Sheer, Tailored or Fancy Lace Trim. HANDKERCHIEFS 10c to 50c Linen, Lawn, Plain Lace or Em­ broidery Trim. NECKWEAR 50c to $1.95 Pique Lace or Combination Trim. Oiled Silk or Printed Rayon UMBRELLAS $1.98 All printed in various colors in­ cluding White. Chenille Type BEDSPREADS 80 x 100 $3.59 Combination Colors on White grounds also plain Pastel Shades. ‘Walker Stores, Limited “The Store Where Lower Prices Prevail” Telephone 36 Wingham, Ont. LOCAL AND PERSONAL Miss Florence Barber, of Toronto, was home for the week-end. Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Greer were vis­ itors in Guelph over the week-end. Sergt. Stanley Kennedy, of Vai Car- tier, was a visitor with his sister, Mrs. (Dr.) W. M. Connell. Mr. and Mrs. J, M. Beattie and son Donald, of Ingersol, were- week-end visitors with Mrs. R. Beattie. Mrs. Jack West and children, of Palmerston, were week-end guests with Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Bain. Mrs. Ray Bonnar and son, Douglas, of Toronto, are visiting with her par­ ents, Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Haugh. A.C, Douglas Waram, of the R.C. A.F., St. Thomas, .spent the week-end with his mother, Mrs. W. H. Waram. A.C, John Preston, of the R.C.A.F., St. Thomas, was .a week-end visitor with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. F. O. Preston. A.C. Wm. H, Hicks, of Winnipeg, o.f the R.C.A.F. Depot at Brantford, spent a few days last week* with his aunt, Mrs. R. A. Spotton. Miss Evelyn Campbell and friend, of Kitchener, viisted with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. ’Chas. Campbell, Pat­ rick St., over the week-end. , Miss Nellie ’Golden, Mr. Fred’ Tay­ lor and Mrs. Fallahay and Vera, all of Toronto, spent the week-end with ’.the latter’s sister, Mrs. Bert Thompson and other relatives. . •, Save Money By Prepaying 1941 Taxes Taxpayers may make payments on account of 1941 taxes up to 90 per cent* of 1940 taxes. ' Interest at the rate of Five per cent, pei an­ num will be allowed on such prepayments. Prepayments of taxes must be made at the Town Treasurer’s Office, Town Halt W. A. GALBRAITH, Treasurer, Town of Wmgham* $76874.18 On motion of Couns. Lloyd, and Johnson the date for the first meeting of the Court of Revision was set for Monday, May 26th, at 8 p.m. Mem­ bers of ‘the court are the Mayor, the Reeve, Councillors Wilkinson, Evans and VanWyck. Assessor Presented Roll W. H. Haney, the Assessor, present­ ed the roll which was accepted, on motion of Couns. VanWyck and Ev­ ans. His report showed the population to be 2061, last year it was 2114. The assessment amounts to $1,073,699.00, which is $4,000 less than 1940. This is due to certain properties being tak­ en over for taxes by the town and a few other items. There were 27 deaths and 23 births. His records'show 309 children of school age. Town To Decorate At the request of Premier Hepburn, who will be in charge of the War Loan, which will be held in June, the citizens will be asked by the council to decorate their’homes and places of business. The Mayor brought this matter before the Council.' Ex-Mayor John W. Hanna present­ ed to the council a picture of the County Council of 1884 of which his father was a member. This will be placed in the clerk’s office or in the Council Chambers. A letter was received from the Dept, of Highways re the surfacing of the road south of the town (along the prairie). The letter informed council that the engineer at Stratford would consult.them on this matter. A letter of appreciation was received from Mrs. Elizabeth Elliott, thanking council for their expressions of sym­ pathy. A letter from the City of Stratford re reducing the age for pensionable persons and also urging increased am­ ounts for pensioners was filed. A number of accounts were present­ ed by the finance committee and were Ordered paid on motion, of couns. Lloyd and Reeve Hetherington. Reporting for the Streets Commit­ tee, Coun. Evans stated that .the sew­ ers and drain were all flushed out. Two sewers were plugged with roots but were removed with- the town equipment. Arrangements are being made for scarifying and’ repairing the streets. Reeve Hetherington reported that very soon the property committee would make an inspection of the town protfert^ and recommendations for necessary work would be submitted to the Council. He reported that Royal McArthiir, who Was in charge of the weigh .scales at the C.P.R. yards, had enlisted. The appointment of a man to look after this business was left to the property committee on motion of Couns. Sturdy and Johnson. . The section at the Cemetery on which levelling was started last year, will be completed this year, Court. Lloyd stated. The committee, he said, had visited the cemetery and made ar­ rangements for the summer's work. At the Foundry fire recently, some of the equipment of the fire depart­ ment was destroyed, Coun. VanWyck reported. He also reported that in test­ ing the hose, three lengths were found defective and this meant 150 feet of hose were required this year. The re­ placing of the equipment and securing new hose was left to the fire commit­ tee, on motion of Couns. Sturdy and .Johiison.' Council decided that they would join a deputation from Teeswater and other municipalities to the Dept, of Financial Report Cash Receipts for year 1940-41; Cash on hand April, 1940 ......J Membership fees (51 members Rent of Dishes $7.80 and tables $1.00........................... Collections .............. ................ Serving Rest Room Teas ....... Agricultural Dinner ___,____ Tag Day for Blind.................. November Euchre.................... Short Course ........................... Government Grant -------....----- Federated Institute Central War Charities Fund______ February Euchre ...................... Collected for lunch ........—.... Food sold ................................. From 99th Battery, for lunch Red Cross Fund 8.80 14.24 21.22 11.75 56.00 32.15 3.75 30.00 14.75 25.00 7.00 1.28 22.50 $250.13 . 25.06 $275.19 Cash Expeditures for year 1940-41. Rest Room ...............................$ 40.00 Stamps and Stationery ............... Fruit, Flowers and Sympathy 2 sets cream pitchers and sugar bowls ................................ .... District Annual (car) ............ Institute Programmes ......—. ■Tea expenses for Rest Room ... Advertising for serving tea — Agricultural Dinner ......-........ Tea Pot .....--------------...........----- Tag Day Expenses ................... Tag Day Cheque .............~...... November Euchre ...................... Short Course ............................. Salvation Army Donation ....... Christmas Tree Fund ........... High School Prize ------------- February Euchre ...................... Paid Balance Quilt Linings — District Federation Fees ------- Federated Institute War Char­ ities Fund —.......................... Serving Lunch to 99th Battery Miscellaneous ..........-............... Treasurer’s Salary .................... Cash on hand in Bank ........... 1.29 5.95 .36 2.50 4.05 1.27 .50 5.46 .78 .80 56.00 10.74 1.68 2.00 2.00 5.00 . 9.01 2.12 7.65 14.75 11.73 1.83 10.00 52.66 $250.13 Red Cross Fund (War Work Linings) ........... -............ 25.06 Red Cross Fund Receipts Bal. on hand April 30, 1940 .....$ June 27, Donation ................. Dec. 19, Christmas Collection March, Served tea to Red Cross Workers...................... $275.19 18.51 .50 5.10 .95 $25.06 Expenditures June 29, Lining and Thread ...$ Oct. 31, Lining for quilt ....... Nov. 13, Lining........................ Feb. 1, Linings ..................-.... March 27, Linings.................... JAMESTOWN 2.20 2.25 2.55 12.50 5.46 $ 25.06 gladden Richard A little boy has come to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jacklin.; Congratulations. ” Miss Mildred Willis and Mr. Har­ vey McConnell, of Palmerston, spent Sunday at the former’s home here. There pased away in Morris Satur­ day, April 26, Mrs. Miller, at the'home of her daughter, Mrs. C. B. Stokes. The funeral was held the following Tuesday, with burial in the Listowel Cemetery. Sympathy is extended to 'the bereaved ones. • ' Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Willis and family attended the funeral of the late Mr. Nichol, of Carrick, last Wednes­ day. Mr. Walter MacFarlane, of the H. L. I., of London, spent the week-end with friends in the district. Much sympathy is extended to the McKercher families in the passing of James McKercher town. sudden Rose- . Jxmdon last week when the ladies at­ tended the Hruon Diocesan W. A. An­ nual. Saturday guests of Mr. and Mrs, F, C. Taylor were: Mr*, and Mrs. Jas. Jackson, Clinton, Dr. Spence Jackson, Toronto, and Mr. Robt, Warwick, of Morris. Mr. Mervin Walker, of Coldwater, is visiting his parents, Mr, and Mrs, Jas. Walker. Tr, George Dane, of Camp Borden, spent the week-end with his parents, Mr, and Mrs, George A. Dane. Mrs. Wm. Miller left for her home in Calgary on Thursday after spending a few weeks with Mr. and iMrs. Archie Miller and Mrs. Miller Sr. The May meeting of the Women's Institute will meet at Mrs. Norman Wade's home on Wednesday next at 2.30. Mrs. Carroll Gregg and Miss Margaret Dane are in charge of the program and Roll Call will be answ­ ered by paymest of fees and a garden hint. Friends of Mrs, Lambert Stinson (nee Maude Skilling), of Toronto, will regret learning of her -passing in Tor­ onto General Hospital on Saturday, the funeral being held in Toronto on Monday. Mrs. Stinson was for a num­ ber of years music teacher here and organist. Mr. and Mrs. Huggins, of Brussels, were recent guests of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Marshall. We welcome Mr. and Mrs, Morley Bride and family to our community, from Newbridge. The Brides are oc- eupying the house on (Mr, J. Hynd­ man’s farm, south of the village. Mr. and Mrs. William Marshall and Mr. and Mrs. Alex. Marshall and little son, spent Sunday with Mrs. Melvin Willitts at Salem also Mr. Willitts, who is confined to the Wingham Hos­ pital following an accident. Mr. Frank Crawford, Mrs. Forest Demerest, of Brooklyn, N.Y., Mr. G. Donaldson and Miss Flora, of Palm­ erston, were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Day .and called on oth­ er Gorrie relatives. . ■ Mrs. Jas. Armstrong was delighted on Saturday evening to have a Sur­ prise visit from her grandson, Mf. D. Ross Wilson, of Winnipeg, and who is with the R.C.A.F. stationed at St. Thomas. Mr. Wilson spent the week­ end with Dr. and Mrs. Armstrong. Miss Janet Watson spent the week­ end with her mother in Brussels. Mr, and Mrs, Porter, of Jamestown, N.Y., were week-end guests at the Rectory, the home of Rev. and Mrs. Ball. , The regular meeting of the Evening Auxiliary will .be held at Mrs. Everett Sparling’s home on Monday evening next, with Misses Evelyn Stephens and Edna Davidson in charge of the program. Dr. and Mrs. Whitley spent a few days last week with- relatives at Ripley. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Stephens, Bobby and Eleanore, spent Sunday with friends in Toronto. Miss Marjorie Hockridge, nurse-in­ training at Guelph General Hospital, spent a day last week with her aunt, Mrs. Ethel Grainger. Mr. Charles Williams, of Stratford, called on his friend, Mr. Thos. Brad­ nock, on Monday. M-rs, Hamilton is spending some time with her daughter, Mrs. Archie Scott, at Blyth, who is just home from Clinton Hospial following an opera­ tion for appendicitis. , We wish to extend our sympathy to the relatives and friends of the late James McKercher, who passed away at Rosetown, Sask., Monday, April 28, leaving his widow, formerly Nellie Ed­ gar, and three sons, besides his moth­ er and three brothers here. Mrs. J. Wylie has returned home after spending the, past few months with her son, Rev. Geo. Wylie, Mrs. R. A. Ashton is spending a few days with her daughter, Mrs. Avery and Mr. Avery, after visiting other members of her family for the past few months. Mrs. E. Hastie, Mr. and Mrs. Ken. Hastie and family were guests of re­ latives near Molesworth on Sunday. W.M.S. Meeting The W.M.S. of the United Church held its regular meeting at the home of Mrs. R. H. Stephens, Thursday, May 1st. Mrs. W. Strong, the presi­ dent, occupied the chair. The devot­ ional meeting was taken by Mrs. H. Ashton and Mrs. Stephens. Mrs. R. Dane gave a reading on Stewardship, Mrs. W. Strong and Mrs. R. C. Cope­ land reported on the meeting of the Presbyterial, at Thomas Road, April 23rd. Mrs. Wm. Whitfield gave a synopsis of the study book, on %e life of Rev. H,V. Wrinch, surgeon of the Skecna River. APPAREL CLEAR AWAY SAVE SUBSTANTIALLY IN A SEASONABLE SALE OF NEW SPRING COATS $19.95 $15.95 VALUES VALUES * $15.95 $12,95 CHILDREN’S COATS $7.95 VALUES $6.50 MILLINERY SPECIAL TABLE For Quick Clearance $1,98 and $2.50 Values....................... I € Sask. GORRIE Newton and Miss VelmaMrs. Baiers Spent the week-end in Kitchen­ er. Mrs. Everett Spafling and Mrs. V. Shera attended the District Executive of East Huron’Women’s Institute held in Bktevale oh Wednesday when plans were made for the District Annual to be held in Ethel on May 22. Mf. and-Mrs. Holmes, Mrs, W» C. King Mrs. • George. King hvete ih Tho Young People’s Society of the United Church held its regular meet­ ing in the church Friday, May 2. Mr. H. Hyndman, president, presided. Miss Dorothy Edwards read an inspiring -and sane paper on Trust in God. Plans were made for the Travelogue, Hitchhiking Through South America, to be given by the Toll Brothers. Hext Sunday is Mothers Day ser­ vice at the United Church. There will be special music and1 a baptisfal ser­ vice for several infants. Donald Copeland, sou of the manse, $1.49 WINGHAM BANK NITE STORE, Don’t forget to get your ticket with every 25c cash you spend in our store and you may be a lucky winner of. one. or more prizes being drawn for every Saturday Night. % ‘Walker Stores, Limited “The Store Where Lower Prices Prevail” Phone 36 Wingham, Ontario has secured work at the Aylmer Air Port, with the Engineering Dept. Dopate Quilt to Red Cross Eight members of the C.G.I.T. met at the home of Janice Strong Tuesday evening, April 29. Mrs. G. Mundell, who was in charge of the meeting, directed the group in the making of a quilt which is to be donated to the Red Cross. The girls made remark­ able progress and all felt that they had spent a worthwhile evening to­ gether. < , Report of Convention Given The regular meeting of St. Stephen’s Church W. A. was held at the home of Mrs. Ernest King Friday afternoon when the ladies finished piecing a quilt for the Deanery bale. Following the devotional prayers and Roll Call, an­ swered by my favorite verse of Scrip­ ture, a very interesting report of the annual convention held at Cronyn Me­ morial Hall, St. Paul’s Church, Lon­ don, the previous three days, were giv­ en by Mrs. H. V. Holmes and Mrs. Geo. King. Closing prayers were con­ ducted by the Rector, Rev. J. L. Ball. A dainty lunch was served by the hotscss, while all enjoyed a social half- hour. Bride and Groom Showered A pleasant evening was spent at the heme 'of Mr. and Mrs. Sanford Zim- merman, 8th Con., Wednesday even­ ing of last week, when neighbours and friends assembled there in honour of their daughter, Audrene, who was re­ cently married to Mr. Harry Temple­ man, of Wingham. During the course of the evening the young couple were presented with many beautiful and useful gifts. Miss Janet Watson read the following address: , , Dear Audrene and Harry: We, your neighbors and friends, have gathered together here, to con­ gratulate you on your recent marriage and to spend a social evening with you. You have been absent from our . midst for some time, Adurene, and we have missed you. Your kindly dispo­ sition and willing spirit have endeared you to us. Whether in the Choir, the; Young People’s or oemmunity affairs, we could always rely on your help. You, Harry, have answered your country’s call. This may mean separ­ ation, lonelines and many .sacrifices. We do pray that God will be very near to you both, As a token of our regard for you, we ask you Audrene and Harry, to accept these gifts, and with them a very sincere wish that you may have a long and happy journey down the trail of life together. Signed on behalf of Neighbours and Friends, The bride and groom made very fitting replies. Quality Hardware Lawn Mowers— reg. $17.85 for $15.00, 7 blade 16 in. reg. $12.00 for $11.00 reg. $11.50 for $10.00 See this line before you buy* Why not cash in on the bargains in Electric Wash ers? Priced to sell. Two Coal and Wood Ranges for this week only, Regular $130.00 for..............................$105.00 Cash Consult D*.Rae & Son on your refrigeration prob* lem for this summer, Frigidaire on display here. Come in and look this over before you buy. Fresh Finishing Lime, Plaster, Gyproc and Plaster of Paris Golf Equipment, Tennis, Fishing Tackle and Sporting Goods. 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