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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1954-05-12, Page 4Page Four The Wingham Advance-Times, Wednesday, May J/?, 1954 TO BE EXPECTED Although this year’s mill rate dropped to 61.5 from last year’s 77, the rate has actually increased slightly, due to the town’s re-assessment. There is some consolation, however. Last year the mill rate was held at 77 mills, the same as the year before, and it is rather too much to expect a mill rate to be sta­ tionary for three years in this day and age. Furthermore unexpected expenses, such as sidewalks and the sewage disposal plans, plus increased taxes, made a hike in the mill rate inevitable, There’s one thing of which the public may be certain. This year council spared no effort to keep the rate down as low as possible. In fact, if the mill rate were set any lower, municipal operations would probably show a deficit at the end of the year. And that would simply mean a higher rate for next year.*** READY MADE OPINIONS One of the biggest dangers to democracy, as we see it, is the “group thinking” that seems to pervade the politi­ cal scene these days. People, instead of trying to think out in their own way the answer to given problems, turn instead to a formula answer supplied by some one else. Such people fall easy prey to the political nostrums, cure-alls and elixirs which are being plied at home as well as abroad. And it often happens that the side with the smartest propaganda machine garners the largest vote. Individual independence of thought has long been greatest bulwark of democracy. It is a bulwark that day is being buffetted as it has never been before. j|j the to- •WHEEZE evidently commenting EDITORIAL The Farmer’s Advocate, weekly newspapers, says: “Nowadays editorial pages ■wishy-washy affairs, and an editor thinks he is daring if he takes a firm stand in favor of motherhood and opposed to sin”. Maybe there’s something in what the F-A says. Cer­ tainly editors these days seem more loathe to stick their necks out than did their predecessors of a half century ago. Beside the fighting words of that day, most modern edi­ torials are mere whispers. Perhaps the modern editor is more gentlemanly. More likely he’s afraid to go out on a limb. Things move so rapidly nowadays, that a firm stand this week mav very well necessitate a retraction next. ’ * * * Oil are LITTLE INCENDIARISTS Alert the .bucket brigade! The firecracker season is here again. PHONE 172 We The Wallpaper Shop ARMITAGE’S Don’t be "nerves”, resulting safe plan on,!,,............................................................................... .................... 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This was taken from the book "The Hidden Years", a story of the boy Azar who was sup­ posed to have lived next door to Jesus when they were young. Ruth and Kathy Hodgins sang a song, “I Wish when I Hear that Sweet Story of Old”. Rev. D. J. MacRae spoke on the subject, “New Life in the Home", tak­ ing as the scriptural background I Corintians 16; 19, "Aquila and Pris­ cilla salute you much in the Lord, with the church that is in their house". He reminded the people that today is the 40th anniversary of Mo­ ther’s Day which has now also come to mean Family Day and should be celebrated as a “Festival of the Christian Home”. Placing the respon­ sibility upon the parents, Mr. Mac­ Rae said that the homes of today are the world of tomorrow and we cannot have world brotherhood if we do not have a renewal of faith in the home. New life in the home comes from God. The ideal home, patterned on the one in Nazareth, is where every member is holy and sacred and where ail mem­ bers are dedicated in the service of God. At the Sacrament of Baptism, Mr. MacRae christened the following children: Stephen John; son of Mr. and Mrs. John McKnight; 'Paul Nelson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Nichol; George Alan, son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter pouglas; Douglas Henry, son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Sieling; Douglas Ar­ nold, son of Mr. and Mrs. Arnold G. Thomson; Donald James, son of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Ritchie; Catherine Elaine, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert James . Soloman; Marilyn Louise, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Athol Alexander Purdon; Margaret Ann, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Keith Alexander McLaughlin; Judith Ann, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Ohm; Susan Margaret, daughter of Mr and Mrs. John Arthur Heney; David Charles and Deborah Lorraine, children of Mr. and Mrs. Aldred Gar­ field Gibson; Dawn Cheryl, May Ling, James, Jack and Kenneth Michael, children of Mr. and Mrs. James Lem. The topic on “Of Such Is the King­dom” was prepared by Mrs. J. Bur- chill and Mrs. N. I’ickell, The Scrip­ ture lesson was read by Mrs. R. J, Scott. The first part of the topic was a telephone conversation on the sub­ ject, “What are you doing in your community! for new Canadians?” by Mrs. J, McKague and Mrs. W. Mc- Kague. The second part was a panel discussion op “That which yet remain- eth" dealing with the possibility of disbanding an auxiliary. Those taking part in this interesting discussion were Miss K. Pringle, Mrs. J. H. Mc­Kay, Mrs. W. Ford and Mrs. W. Ring­ rose. Mrs. A. Hastings read a paper on "Auxiliaries Which Have Been Form­ ed to Help New Canadians.” Mrs. H. Aitchison, who was a dele- gate to the Synodical, held in Owen Sound in April, gave a most interest­ing and complete report of the meet­ ings, Mrs. H. F. McGee expressed ap­ preciation on behalf of the Auxiliary. The meeting was brought to a close with prayer by Mrs. Robert Moffat. meeting adopted tbe minutes of the last meeting read by the recently ap­ pointed new secretary, Rev. R, D, Currie of the Presbyterian Church, Whitechurch, Ontario. During the business period it was decided to request the press to print an article entitled “The Christian Fun­ eral" and to hold the first fall meet­ing on October 4th, at Belmore.A very interesting paper was pre­ sented by Rev. Harold West, of Bel­ more. Rev. West told of some exper­ iences he had on the Island of Jersey lying between England and France. It seems that this island of Jersey, is some ten miles, long by six miles Wide has grown cabbages as much as seventeen feet high and has provided some of the granite used in paving the streets of London, England and in the construction of the British Houses of Parliament. Rev. M. Thomas extended hearty thanks to Rev. Mr, West for his paper and also extended the best wishes of the Council to Rev Tristram, soon to leave the district. Rev E. Todd thanked the ladies, Mrs. H. C. ■ Wilson and Mrs. D. J. Lane, both of Clinton, for serving a delicious lunch. HOME PERMANENT REFILL EGG CREME SHAMPOO Sacrament of Holy Baptism Held in St. Paul's Church The Sacrament of Holy Baptism was administered in St. Paul’s Church, Wingham, last Sunday morning at a special Mother’s {Day service. Nine in­ fants, with their parents and God­ parents, stood around the font for the traditional sacramental service. Those baptized by the rector, the Rev. H. L. Parker were Graeme Elgin Johnston, David Paul Keating, Rich­ ard Charles Shropshall, Wayne Step­ hen Carter, Rhonda Lynn Wade, Sus­ an Jane Kregar, Christine Elizabeth Kregar, Leslie Wayne Kregar and Julia Edith Preston, i For his sermon Mr. Parker pointed out the characteristics of true mother­ hood as shown in the life of Mary, the mother of Jesus. By giving herself completely to God, Mary was able to be a true mother to Jesus so that He "increased in wisdom and stature and in favour with God and man." Not only was Mary interested in her Son’s physical stature but she first of all made sure that He increased in spir­ itual and mental stature. Thus He found favour with God and with His fellow men. No mention is made of His own-ends or desires. In conclusion Mr. Parker stressed the fact that the only reason we should keep Mother’s. Day was, first to thank God for the mothers who have kept close to God and accepted the responsibility God has placed upon them to increase their children in wisdom and stature and in favour with God and man. Sec­ ondly, we should thank our mothers for all they have given us by striving to be an honour to them by the giving of out best' service to God and man. And thirdly,, we must pray for all mothers today that they may accept the responsibility that God has given them. During the offertory the junior choir, under the direction of W. M. Connell Jr., sang “Lord of Life, We Praise, and Prav”. Catholic Women's League Meets The Catholic Women’s League held their meeting in the Parish Hall, on Tuesday evening, May 4th. The meeting opened with prayer by the president, Mrs. C. Borho, the sec­ retary’s report was given by Mrs. Pete MacDonald and the treasurer’s report given by Mrs. Frank Caskanette. The C.W.L. is serving a breakfast to the Ladies’ Sodality, in the Parish Hall, on Sunday, May 23. The president had asked for used clothing to pack a bale to send to a mission parish in Manitoba, which was done that night. It was also decided to hold a bingo in the hall at which time the tickets will be drawn. The meeting closed with prayer and a dainty lunch was served by the ex­ ecutive. To Represent St. Paul's Church St. Paul’s Church, Wingham, will be represented at the 78th session of the Diocese of Huron by the rector, the Rev. H. L. Parker and' lay delegates Dr. W. Davis, H. A. Fuller and J. Mc­Kay. Eickmeier - A rmitage On Saturday, May 1st., 1954, the mar­ riage of Doris Elizabeth Armitage, daughter of Mr. and Mrs; C. B. Armi­ tage and Dr. Bruce Oliver Eickmeier, son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry A. Eick­ meier, of Zurich, took place quietly at the' home of the bride’s parents. Rev. A. Nfmmo officiated. The attend­ ants were Miss Catherine Nortrop, Toronto, and Dr. John Armitage, of Whitby, Dr. and Mrs. Eickmeier will reside in Exeter.. KERR’S DRUG STORE QUALITY COSMETICS ss Men’s Wear Ready Made Clothing MEMBER 1 Ladies’ Hosiery WINGHAM YOUR FUTURE depends on them hindered in your work by the headaches and gastric disturbances from defective vision. The only is to have your eyes examined at least once a year. It’s the smallest invest­ ment you can make—and the soundest, it now. W. R. HAMILTON, OPTOMETRIST “A Complete Visual Analysis” uxew s auxiliary oi tne vv.ivl.£5. oi rne Children who aren’t old enough to be plavillg with i^esbyterian Church was held on Tues- .... . . r. 1 • day afternoon of last week. Followingmatches will be out on the street throwing firecrackers at the call to worship by the “president, passers-by. Other playmates will be in the backyard ^gSh^na?heAsVcrXnryaMrsthwn^ throwing firecrackers into anything inflammable which I SspJndSce^nd^aiied3 thT^Mrs" happens to be around. Somebody’s house is liable to be In, L. Fry read the treasurer's report. • ■ . - • . „ , - ~ . .. I Mrs. H. Gilmour led_ in the Glad Tid- Mrs, R. j’ Scott were appointed dele­ gates to the Presbyterial sectional meeting to be held in Ethel on May 31st. St. Andrew's W.M.S. Holds Discussion The regular meeting of the St. An­drew’s Auxiliary of’the W.M.S. of the day afternoon of last week. Following K.U4. VW »T WA.K3U4.Jt/ W.X V44C JUXCOIUCUL, Mrs. Horace Aitchison, and the open- t 1 1 i t . o i11 . xvirs. jti. vHimour lea m tne <jiaa Tid-burnea down between now ana May 24th—all on accountings’ Prayer. Mrs. w. Ringrose and - of firecrackers. With dogs at large and two-hour parking to look after, our police force would seem to be hardly adequate to deal with the firecracker menace. Yet something should be done about it before some serious damage results. Parents are the obvious people to discourage the in- cendiarist impulses of children with firecrackers. Let’s do it now—before it’s too late. * * WHERE’S THE FIRE - One of the things that always beats us about a small town, is how everyone knows where the fire is. Either people have a strong sense of smelt or are possessed of second sight, or something. Because often the spectators get to the fire before the firemen. We commend this interest in the workings of the fire department. And we think that it might be put to good use. Wingham firemen are noted for.their promptness in getting to fires. Why not enhance this reputation for speed by enrolling a few of the earliest spectators as volun­ teer firemen. With this added impetus we could expect even greater dispatch from the firemen. Better do it soon, though. Because if the present trend continues, the spectators will be getting there firstest with the mostest, and the fire department won’t be able to get near the fire.*** SLOW DOWN TO 50 We see by the papers that the Provincial Government is going to enforce the old-fashioned speed limit of 50 miles per hour. We say “old-fashioned” advisedly, because with the modern power-packed behemoths they make today, it’s doubtful if you can go that slow. The average 100-or- more horsepower car nowadays is quite liable to exceed the speed limit in low gear. ' Everybody seems to be agreed that speed is the cause of most of the slaughter on the highways these days.. Yet car manufacturers each year insist on putting more and more power into their vehicles. As long as cars are built to do 100 miles an hour, it’s asking too much to expect people to poke along at 50. Most motorists will go faster if it kills them, and unfor­ tunately, it often does. (Ou Published at Wingham, Ontario . Wenger Brothers, Publishers, W. Barry Wenger, Editor Member Audit Bureau of Circulation Authorized as Second Class Mail Post Office Dept, Subscription Rate — One Year $2.50, Six Months $1,25 in advance S. A, $3.50 per year foreign Rate $3,50 per year Advertising Rates on application Council of Churches Meets at Belmore The Wingham and District Council of Churches met at the home of the Rev. Hugh C. Wilson, Clinton last week.The meeting opened with a brief devotional period conducted by Rev. W. R. Tristram of Fordwich. With the president in the chair, the ^wiimMiiiniHiiniiHiiimwiiniiaiiiHiiniin^^ g’t. Raul’s djurefj (CHURCH OF ENGLAND IN CANADA) Winsbam • Fourth Sunday after Easter 8.30 a.m.—Holy Communion—Corporate for the men of the parish. 9.15 a.m.—Men’s Breakfast, Speaker, Mr. F. M. Halls. 11.00 a.m.—Morning Prayer and Sermon 2.30 p.m.—Church School 7.00 pmi.-^Fvening Prayer and Sermon * * Thurs., May 13th—Altar Guild Meeting at the home of Mrs. T. 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