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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1955-02-02, Page 7G. ALAN WILLIAMS Optometrist Patrick St., Wingham Phone 770 Evening* by appointment, MINK PLENTIFUL IN BRUCE Mink are still fairly plentiful in the Walkerton district as reports from Game Conservation Officer Ross Wormsworth, of Wingham, and Irwin Lobsinger, of Walkerton, show. Be­ tween them they sealed 91 mink caught by trappers in the Walkerton district. Thirty-five regular trappers licenses were sold. BELGRAVE H.J. CORNISH & Co. Certified Public Accountants H. J. Cornish L. F. Cornish D. Mitchell 294 DUNDAS ST LONDON, ONT. Knox; United Church Annual The annual meeting of Knox United Church, wag held in the basement of the church on Tuesday afternoon last, Rev, C. D. Cox was chairman of the meeting. Reports of the various organizations ’of the church were read, it was decided to have the United Church Observer sent to every home in the congregation. Lewis Stonehouse was appointed to the Presbytery Layman’s Association. New members appointed to the board of stewards are; Leslie Bolt, Robert Grasby and Mel Mathers. New mem­ bers of the session are George John­ ston and George Martin, appointed for 3 years, Martin Grasby was re-appointed to the board of trustees. Lyle Hopper was appointed conven­ er of the ushers. James Michie moved a vote of thanks to Rev. C. D. Cox and to the choir, and Earl Anderson and Albert Coultes expressed their wishes on be­ half of the congregation for the speedy recovery of Mrs. Cox, who has been ill in the Wingham. Hospital the past two weeks. Club 20 Club 20'met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Clifton Walsh, on Tuesday even­ ing last. The evening was spent playing pro­ gressive euchre with high prizes being won by Mrs. Kenneth Wheeler and Albert Bieman. Consolation prizes went to Mrs. James R. Coultes and Lewis Stonehouse. A lunch- was served. Trinity Vestry Meeting The annual vestry meeting of Trin­ ity Anglican Church was held on Tuesday evening with a good attend­ ance. The rector, Bren de Vries, open­ ed the meeting with prayer, which was followed* by the minutes of the last meeting. The financial statement giv-. en by the church treasurer, Lawrence Vannan auu well as the ether treasur­ ers were encouraging and showed a balance on hand, The following officers were elected for the coming yea?* Rector’s warden, Mr. Claire Van- Camp; people’s warden, Mr. Robert Higgins; lay delegate, Mr. Lawrence Vannan; alternate,' Mr. Melville Brad­ burn; vestry clerk, Mrs, W. Brydges; board of management, <?• VanCamp, R. Higgins, L. Vannan, Mrs. C. Van- Camp, Mrs. J, VanCamp, Mrs, Rich­ ard Procter, Tony Langridge and Her­ man Nethery. The meeting was closed with prayer by the rector. A delicious lunch serv­ ed by the ladies was enjoyed by all, Manufacturers Life Annual Report The Manufacturer* Life reports that payments made under policy contracts last year amounted to a record total of $31 million. Living policyholders re­ ceived $21% million of this total and $9% million was paid to the benefici­ aries of those who died. Assets held in trust for the pay­ ment of future policy benefits increas­ ed $50 million to $590 million. Gov­ ernment and government guaranteed bonds constituted 15% of assets and corporation and municipal bonds 46%; mortgages constituted 19% of assets, preferred and common stocks 10%; cash and other assets, 10%, The rate of interest earned on the assets was 4.39%. In 1954, the Company's new busi­ ness was an all time high of $250 mil­ lion. Business in force now totals $1,903 million. The Contingency - serve and Surplus increased to million. The Wingham Advanoe-Times, Wednesday, February 2nd, IBM Pag* •**«■ The Fanning Mill WAIT DECISION f ON PIIQNK RISE Decision on whether to allow ths South Bruce Telephone Company of Teeswater, to raise phone rates will be handed down Shortly by the Ont' ario Telephone Authority, The board heard complaints of dis­ trict residents, here at a public meet­ ing, The company claims higher rates are needed because in increased mat­ erial costs, theIt’* a Busy Life The other night while reading the editorial page of this publication, X Wag amused at the comments in the editor’s column regarding the preval­ ence of go many farm meetings. Truly, We do have go many organizations these days that we haven’t enough nights in the week to keep track of them. I was talking to a Culross Township farmer just the other day, and he told me that he had been out to a meeting of an organization every night but one since Christmas. This farmer is interested in his community, and is perhaps involved in more or­ ganizations than some of his neigh­ bors, but someone has to keep all these organizations going. Today, what with all the farm or­ ganizations, service clubs, lodges, home and school associations, com­ modity groups, church meetings and such like, we have a great deal of overlapping of" services. Usually, you’ll find the same people doing the same Work in many of these organizations, and it brought to mind a peom that X read just the other‘day. I couldn’t resist the temptation to include this little poem in the column today. It is written by Edgar A. Guest, and is called, NO PLACE TO GO. The happiest thoughts I ever know Are those when I have no place to go. And the missus says, whin day is through, “Tonight, we haven't a thing to do.’’ Oh, the joy of it, and the peace untold Of sitting around in my slippers old, With my pipe and book, in my easy chair, Knowing I needn’t go anywhere. Needn’t hurry my evening-meal, Nor force the smiles, that I do feel, But can grab a book from a nearby shelf, And drop all sham and be myself. Oh, the charm of it, and the comfort rare, Nothing on earth can with it com­ pare, And I’m sorry for him who does not know, The joy of having "No Place to Go.” Re- 838 / FIRST CLASS WATCH REPAIRS AT MODERATE PRICES Owing to lack of space, am com­ pelled to confine my repairs to watches only. 1 George Williams Located in MASON’S STORE ---------j---------------------- ASSOCIATION PAYS HONOR TO REFORESTATION PIONEER A reforestation pioneer, Robert Sloan of Dobbinton, hag the distinct­ ion and honor of having his farm designated a .Canadian tree farm by .the Canadian Forestry Association. This is the first, farm in Bruce County to be so designated. Mr. Sloan in this county is known as ‘the Father of Reforestation?’ He is the son of Scots-Irish pion­ eers who took up the land from the Crown a century ago. He lives with his son on the same farm on which he was born 77 years ago. Mr. Sloan recalls his father drawing the largest log ever taken to the Paisley mill, a 10 foot log yielding more than 1,400 feet of lumber. not soldier recruit while 16 and on their 17th birthday they draw full pay. To many young men from coast-to-coast, Soldier Apprentice Training has proved a wonderful experience and the starting point for excellent careers. In the words of a young Soldier Apprentice— "The Soldier Apprentice Plan is a once in a lifetime opportunity." Trades — Besides getting a grounding in all ways of the Army, they are given the op­ portunity to learn one of 19 different trades. Formal Education— Civilian teachers are used for academic training in such subjects <u Chemistry/ Physics, Mathematics, English Sports — It isn't all work ... there's plenty of recreation...bowling, swimming, basketball/ soccer, hockey, depending on the season* To young men of 16 years of age, the Soldier Apprentice Training Plan offers most valuable training and career opportunities. It provides formal schooling, military training, trades apprenticeship and an opportunity to become a leader. Soldier Apprentices receive half pay of a private > XL- ■i 1 MW <?> ♦ To bo eligible, young men must be 16 yean of age, hut not yet 17 and must have a minimum of Grade 8 education. For an Interesting booklet on the Soldier Apprentice Flan, write, telephone or visit the Army tocruiiing Centro nearest your homo. I No. 13 Personnel Depot, Wallis House, Rldeau & Charlotte Sts., Ottawa, Ont. — Telephone 9-4507 Canadian Army Recruiting Station, 164 Wellington St., Kingston, Ont.— Telephone 4739 Canadian Army Recruiting Centro, 90 Richmond St. W-» Toronto, Ont. — Telephone EM. 6-9341 — Local 276 No. 7 Personnel Depot, Wolseley Barracks, . Oxford & Elizabeth Sts., London, Ont. — Telephone 4-1601 — Local 135 Army Recruiting Centro, 230 Main Street West, North Bay, Ont. — Telephone 490 Canadian Army Recruiting Station^ 194 King Street East, Hamilton, Ont. — Telephone J Adrion 3-9709 oMSMl LHh #• Talc* of ffco 4rmy"— Tootrfoy and Thursday avanliig* over tho Domlnloo Network. Presbyterian Y.P.S. Discusses Formosa The Presbyterian Young People’s Society met in the Sunday School room of the church on Monday, Jan­ uary 17, at 8 p.m. Mary Helen Mac­ Donald led the sing song accompanied by Mary Ross. The call to worship was given by the president, • Audrey Gilmour, followed by • a hymn. John Congram read the Scripture taken from John 3: 1-21. Donalda MacDon­ ald led in prayer. The offering was re­ ceived and Audrey Gilmour gave the offertory prayer. The secretary, Mary MacMillan read the minutes and gave the roll call. The topic was in the form of a dis­ cussion of "Living Conditions on the Island of Formosa” conducted by Helen Ford, Mary Scott, Audrey Gil­ mour and Donalda MacDonald. A hymn was sung followed by the benediction. Games were played lunch was served. White Cane Week Starts February 7th "Concentrate on the powers Blind have left, net the vision they have lost” advised Mrs. W. C. Bend­ ing, president of the Canadian Council of the Blind, or in the words of White Cane Week (February 6th- 12th) "Put the accent on ability, not disability.” * Mrs. Bending explained that though White Cane Week whiph her organi­ zation sponsors annually in conjunc­ tion with The Canadian National In­ stitute for the Blind, celebrates its tenth anniversary this year, its work of spot-lighting the capabilities and achievements of the Blind is by no means complete. While most Canad­ ians have discovered that the Blind enjoy life, can turn in a good day’s work, and look after their own homes, "There are still countless sympathetic well-meaning people throughout the Dominion who feel uncomfortable and helpless in the presence of the Blind” she said. The president, who is blind herself, related a few experiences. On two occasions, upon arrival in a large Canadian city, a thoughful gentleman urged on her the need for a wheel chair to take her into the station. He was positive a blind person could not walk the “long’’ distance without collapsing. Another time two helpful fellow-travellers took her one on each side, and literally “carried" Ker down two flights of steps. An insurance agent who called to collect the payments for the children’s insurance spoke in a normal tone ,to others, but when he addressed the mother, who was blind, he raised his voice an octave‘or two. Thinking she might counteract this practice, the mother decided to speak in a lower- than-usual tone. She counteracted it all right, but not in the way she had hoped, the lower she spoke, the louder he shouted. Another example of misunderstand­ ing occured when a gentleman wished to have a sample of braille writing. There was the staccato sound of stylus on slate and the, paper was handed to him with a pair of scissors. “You cut this off, you can do it straighter than I” Mrs. Bending said. "Besides I like to keep men busy” and his astonish­ ing reply, incredible to those who lit­ erally “See” through the human voice "How did you know I was a man?” An intelligent woman just leaving to take up a teaching position in the Belgian Congo recently learned that the Blind travel frequently by train, bus or plane, relying only on the goodness of fellow travellers and their White Cane. “Why would the Blind want to travel?” she asked surprised. These are some of the reasons why we need white cane education, not just once a year or once a month, but every week, all fifty-two of them. “It is easy to consider the Blind as nor­ mal people and to make good friends and neighbours among them” said i Mrs. Bending, "If you take this White ■ Cane Week suggestion and put the' accent on ability instead of disability.” i N*wtwo-w>y stretch gives gentle, steady support that la great relief for 1M sufferer*. Seamless weave inaures neater fit, longer wear. Full length or. garter length as re­ quired. Sold by Druggist*. A Longdon Product." Made tn Canada F. LONGDON & CO. (CANADA) LIMITED—TORONTO DEPENDABLE (service) Prompt to respond to your call . . . Expert in restoring your set to peak perform­ ance . . • Reasonable in cost Phone 380 McGill Radio & Television and Hold Euchres The folks of the 9th concession their euchre at the home of Mr. Mrs. John Mason on Thursday night with five tables playing. Mrs. Mason Robinson and John McBurney held high points, and Mrs. Peter Jefferson and Mason Robinson held low points. They meet next Thursday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. R. H, Thompson. The folks in East Wawanosh gath­ ered on Friday evening at the S. S. No. 9 school, where thirteen tables played progressive euchre. Mrs. Geo. McGee and Jas. E. Currie held high points and Mrs. Jas. Cofcltes and Nor­ man Coultes held low points. Mrs. Robert Arbuckle held the ticket on the lucky draw. Lunch was served and they will hold the next meeting in two weeks. Whitechurch Farm Forum was en­ tertained at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Angus Falconer on Friday evening, with all pleased to be out again after the stormy week. Mrs. J. D. Beecroft and John Boyle held high points in euchre, and Mrs. John Purdon and Jas. Falconer held low points, and with Mrs. Jas. Falconer winning the lucky draw. Several of the schools in this district were closed on - Thursday when the roads were filled as in the old time storms. The mailman missed a day. Kinloss snowplow truck broke down in the heavy roads and most folks found food supplies running low. Paul Groskorth has been laid up with a dose of the mumps. The ladies of the W. A. of the Un­ ited Church found a good job for the stormy days when they started quilt­ ing at the home of Mrs. Ezra' Scholtz. However they seemed to get Pttle help from country members. A good crowd attended the dance in the Langside Community Hall on Friday evening, when Tiffin brothers provided music for dancing. They hold the next one .in two weeks. 'ARMITAGE’S held and 3a SUITS at $39.75, $49.75, $59.75, $69.75 with Extra Pants FREE BONDS FREE PANT SALE NOW ON SPECIALS For Saturday, February 5 These Prices are for Saturday Only. FRESH PORK SAUSAGE .. 3 lbs. SHOULDER ROAST of PORK .. BUTT ROAST OF PORK........... FRESH GROUND BEEF............. 4 lbs.............. SHOULDER ROAST OF BEEF ROLLED PLATE of BEEF, (no bone).........................•/ • lb. 35c $1.00 lb. 40c lb. 45c lb. 28c . $1.00 lb. 45c lb. 30c These Prices Are For Cash COUNCIL BACKS REUNION GRANT AT SEAFORTH At a special meeting of Seaforth town council a motion that citizens of Seaforth and surrounding district be asked to guarantee the Old Boys Reunion Committee $1,000 was passed unanimously. A. J. LOCKRIDGE BUTCHER