Loading...
The Wingham Advance-Times, 1944-05-25, Page 1DISTRICT SOLDIERS GET CIGARETTES Legion To Start Saturday Bingos This Week During the past few weeks we have published two list of names of those who have acknowledged receiving cigarettes which were sent by Wing- ham Legion to the lads on service overseas. The following list contains recent acknowledgements: R. Chettleburgh, G. ,Sinnamon, F. Howson, A. G. Mad- docks, W Broome, A. B. Potter, J. W. Ellacott, G. A. Bryce, C. I. Wight- man, K. R. Sofers, C. C. Coutts, G. Casemore, M. A. Bell, A. E. Haase, J. M. King, R. E. 'Murray, G. C. Ter- vit, W. R. Harrsi, Nora Bell, J. Bow- man, W. A. McKibbon. It is expected that the Legion will start Saturday *night bingos on May 27 to raise funds far overseas smokes and post war funds. RED CROSS NEEDS MORE WORKERS The local Red Cross Society has received a large quota and many more hand and machine sewers are re- quired if this work is to be completed in the required time. Please treat this matter as urgent. Stationed At Ottawa Sub-Lieut. Doris H. Fells has just suceessftilly, completed edeitifitifig course at Cornwallis, N, S. She has been appointed to' a position in Ottawa. Concert,. Box• geoid and Dance A School Concert, Box Social, fol- lowed by a Dance will be held at Glenantia.n,. on Tuesday evening, May 30th. Pickers Orchestra,. All invited. Tulip Tea- Was Success The Tulip Tea, sale of work,. flow- ers and baking' held in the ,Armouries on Saturday afternoon. by the Ladies' Auxiliary to the Legion, was very successful, In the draw for the oil painting, donated by Mrs. Ada Tor- rance, the winner was Mrs. /an Hanna of 'town. LIONS CARNIVAL AND STREET DANCE Wingham Lions Clafb have arrange- ments well underway for their Carni- vat and Street Dance, Wednesday, Ittne 28th, The Centralia, Katy Band will be present, Pull particulars will be 'announced later. HURON PRESBYTERY Y.P.U. CONVENTION MAITLAND. PRESBYTERIAL .CELEBRATED • DIAMOND JUBILEE AT SOUTH UM Morning Session The theme of the morning session was "True Ministry Inspired by the Holy Spirit." During the devotional period, Mrs. J. G. Morrison, Kincar- dine, had charge of scripture and medi- tation, which was based 'on the 61st chapter of Isa. and Mrs. Shortt, Kin- cardine, led in prayer. As though in recognition of this anniversary the reports of the secre- taries and treasurer 'showed increases in all departments. For the first time in the history of the Presbyterial every auxiliary met or exceeded its alloca- tion, the amount raised over and above the allotment being $275. Mrs. D. A, MacLean, Ashfield, led in prayer for the dedication of the re- ports. Mrs, D. Graham welcomed the delegates and visitors to South Kin- loss Church. An impressive memorial • service in memory of the Presidents of the aux- iliaries and 'members - of the Presby- terial Executive, who have passed on to the Great Reward since The Golden Jubilee meeting in 1934, was conduc- ted by Mrs. Alex. Mowbray, assisted by Mrs. Henry Mullin, Lucknow. Mrs. Hugh MacMillan, who with her husband, Rev, Hugh MacMillan, went out from South Kinloss Church to engage in mission work in Formosa, where they spent fifteen years, was in- troduced by Mrs. A. Maclntyre. Dur- ing her address Mrs. MacMillan paid tribute to the early members of the Church, the pioneers. "Their faith was a simple faith," she stated, "They thought little of that which nourished the body, but dwelt long on that which nourish the soul." "In times of tnial God speaks to His people. We are so taken up with things of this world and of the war that we don't hear what God has to say to us." "Wealth stays in a family for four generation, and it would appear that the same can be' said of religion. Our forefathers came to this land with a high faith, the next generation respected it, the third treated it as an heirloom and the four- th generation is in great danger of losing it." "WE MUST REPENT." "If out of this war we cannot build a better world, we will go on into dark- ness." Rev. C. H. MacDonald, Lucknow, one of the ministers Maitland is proud to own as its very own, brought greet ings from the old Presbytery of Mait- land and the new Presbytery of Huron-Maitland. He went back to the early days of W.M.S. work in the dis- trict, a work in which his mother and father were greatly interested, and stated that it was perhaps owing to this interest that he had been led to the ministry, Mrs. R. Martyn of Ripley closed the morning session with prayer. (Continued on page two) Mrs. F. G. Fowler Of Bluevale Was Again Elected President. Early History Of Presbyterial Was Given • The Sixtieth Annual Meeting, the Diamond, Jubilee, of the. Women's Missionary Society of Maitland Pres- byterial was held 'in South Kinloss Church, Lucknow, on Tuesday, May 16th,. South Kinloss was one of the first congregations to organize in the Presbytery, and has cherished closely the old Presbyterian rites, so it was most fitting that this Church should be chosen as the meeting place for this memorable occasion.. Sub- Per-' Quota scriptions tentage $ 67,000 $ 85,850 128,13 98,000 124,700 127.64 88,000 101,800 115.68 74,000 85,300 115.26 82,000 91,650 111,77 74,000 81,900 110,67 220,000 240,350 109.25 163,000. 178,000 109.20 97,000 104,650 107.88 176,000 187,95Q- 106.78 98,000 103,100 105.20 425,000 446,0.50 104.95 64,000 67,150 104.92 45,000 46,050 102.33 147,000 149,150 101.46 99,000 100,350 101,30 187,000 189,350 101.25 67,000 67,650 100.97 100,000 100,700. 100.70 98,000 98,550 100.56 114,000 114,600 100:52 91,000 91,100 100,10 98,000 89,650 91.47 64,000 57,300 89.37 64,000 51,550 80.54 160,000 261,900 163.68 $3,060,000 $ 3,31Q,850 108.19 the urban salesmen with 122 applica- tions for a total of $83,150. S, S. Blake, town clerk, Goderich, was next with 103 applications for $70,000. G. A. Gibson, of Howick, topped the rural salesmen with 122 applications for a total of $67,450. J. H. Wylie, also of Howick, was next with 75' applications totaling $58,400. Totals in previous Victory Loans in Huron county were: First, $2,100,200; Second, $2,109,250; Third, $2,280,150; Fourth, $3,231;500; Fifth $3,415,400. With Which Is Amalgamated The Go' rrie Vidette and Wroxeter News. 41111•MOUI, • Subscriptions $2.00 Per Veer :Miss Margaret Henry Of Exeter ,Elected President The Wesley Willis United Church, 'Clinton, was the setting for the twen- tieth annual convention of Huron Presbytery Y. P, Union, on Wearies- -day afternoon and evening, May 17th, 'Ile Young People gathered under the 'theme "Building the Kingdom of God Today for Tomorrow," and the num- ber of local Young People's Unions represented as 'well as the 200 dele- gates speaks for the success of this -gathering, The afternoon sessiog was 'mostly -given ,over to matters of business and .at the supper hour, the usual hearty Fellowship was enjoyed by all, At this time greetings were received frogi interdenominational grOups, as well as -from neighbouring Presbyteries, Con- ferences, and international greetings from the Y. 13, of our neighbours to the south were also given. Much interest was shown by all in the election of officers for the ensuing year, after the report of the nominat- ing committee, many words of appreci- ation were expressed for the retiring 'president, Mr: Benson S. Sutter of Clinton. The newly eelcted president, 'Miss Margaret Henry of Exeter, for many yea.r.s,an enthusiastic member of the Y. P. organization, expressed her -thanks for the confidence. of the young people by electing her and' her fellow -members to office for the forthcoming year. The Convention were honored dur- ing the evening session in having as 'their, guests, members of the U.S.A.A. .F., in the persons of E. Herchert, -noted baritone of California and Ray 'Still, Oboist, of Philadelphia, Following the' installation service for the newly elected officers, conduc- ted by Rev. H. V. Workman of Sea- forth, the Christian Education Con- mener of Huron Presbytery, Rev. R. G. Hazlewood, Walton, delivered a -most inspiring address, basing his re- marks upon the theme of the gathering he challenged the young people to a :realization of 'the need for their giving attention not just to the immediate ;problems but with consecrated service -to make plans for the tomorrow. A most successful Convention was 'brought to a close by the singing of an appropriate hymn and the benedic- tion being pronounced by Rev. A. Lane, pastor of the convention church. COST OF AIRGRAPH MESSAGES REDUCED Postmaster-General Mullock said in the Commons that the cost of airgraph messages to those in the forces is be- ing reduced from six to five cents. "The civilian rate is being reduced from 15 cents to 10 cents. Col Mulock said the cost of airgraph messages to the forces had been re- duced from 10 cents to six in 1942, The new • reductions meant that economies .in processing were being passed on to the users. TURNBERRY MEETINGS RE SCHOOL AREA Township School Area Plan To Be Discussed By Turnberry Citizens Two Meetings will be •held in Turn- berry Township next week to give the ratepayers of the Township a chance to discuss and become informed in re- gard to a Township School Area plan. The first meeting will be held at Holme's School on Thnriclay evening thit week, May 25th, .at 8.30 p.m. The second meeting will be held at •Glenannan School on Thursday even- ing, next week, June 1st, at 8.30 p.m. Mr. J. H. Kinkead, school inspector, 'will be present to address the gather- ings and answer any questions that -may 'be .grought forward. Other speakers will also ,be present One might.aalt What is 'a Township School Area? The answer A Township School Area for the admin- iStration, of schools is a unit Which may contain two, or ittore, or all of • -the sections in a township, 'One Board of five members elected by a general vete. administers the Area the natural boundaries of the boundaries of the church, school, and business commun- ity should be given 'consideration. Tis matter will be fully discussed sad citizens of the township are urged to attend those meetings. CANVASSING DISTRICT Wawanosh AV: ......... . ........ .......... Tuckersmith Twp. Zurich and Hay W. Brussels . Goderich Twp, Turnberry Twp. Howick Twp, . Seaforth .... . .. ............. .......... Usborne Twp. Clinton „ , Huliett Twp. Goderich Town ......... . . .......... Colborne Twp....... Blyth Exeter Stanley Twp, Wingham Wawanosh E, ..... .......... ...... ................. Ashfield Twp. McKillop Twp. ....; ...... ......... GreyTwp. ..... ............... ................. .......... --- MorrisTwp. ................. ................. -------- HenSall and Hay E. Stephen E. StephenW. ........... ............... .................. Air Schools . Totals........ ....... ......... The final figures of the Sixth Vic- tory Loan for Huron County were $112,000 less than those of the Fifth Victory Loan but the total $3,310,850 was. 108.19 of the objective. In the six Victory Loans the pepple of the country have subscribed a total of $16,445,354. The number of subscrib- ers in this campaign were 11,681, as compared with 10,842 the last loan. The above total does not include the special names, Thomas Pritchard, of Goderich, led h0FORTH AUXILIARY HAD FINE MEETING Report of Annual Provincial Meeting Given The Goforth Auxiliary of St. An- drew's Presbyterian Church, met at the home of Mrs. R. H. Lloyd, last week, with the 1st vice-president, Mrs. D. Murray, presiding, The scripture reading was given by Mrs. Horace Aitchison, followed ,by a prayer by Miss Agnes Williamson. The offering was dedicated by Mrs. Clark McLean. The very interesting topic for the evening, was given in three parts-a geographic,. climatic, and industrial outline of British Guiana, by Mrs. A. Scott, and a discussion of the Peoples of that same .country-' by Mrs. W. W. Gurney and Miss A. Geddes. Mrs. Kenneth MacLeon brought the meeting a very ,splendid report of the annual provincial, held in Hamilton,. April 17th. She spoke particularly of two inspirational addresses: One dealt with -the Present day work of . the church in -dealing with certain war- time conditions, and the other with the hopes and plans for the post-war mission fields. Mrs. George Scott gave an excellent report of the afternoon meeting of the' Kinloss Presbyterial, Thursday, May 16th, the occasion being the 60th an- niversary. The chief speaker was Mrs, McMurrich, president of the W. M.S. council, who stressed the fact that the W.M.S. work must always be first and foremost. Mrs. Kenneth MacLean closed the meeting with , prayer. A, pleasant social hour was then spent. Arrange For Institute District Annual At. a meeting of the executive of the West Huron Women's Institute, held here on 'Monday afternoon, arrange- ments were completed for the District Annual meeting which will be held in Dungannon, Thursday, June 15th. Complete particulars of this annual meeting will be published later. Changes In School Staffs' There will be at least One change on the High School staff for text term as Miss E. G. Steen, who came here last fall has resigned. The board have several applications for this position, but have not as yet made a selection. There will also be a change at the Public School as Miss Verne Walker has resigned to accept a position with CkINIX, Applications are being re- ceived for this position up to May 29, BLOOD DONOR CLINIC WED. NEXT WEEK New Donors. RequeSted To Register Now Under the agspiceS of the Wingham Red Cross Society the 12th Blood Donor Clinic will be held in the Council Chambers here on Wednes- day, next week, May 31st. The com- mittee in charge of this great import- ant work are 'very anxious that those who have not yet donated register now. Leave your name at iMcKib- bon,S Drug •Store or at the Red Cross Rooms, Tuesday or Thursday after- noons. With the impending invasion the need of blood plasma will be greater. than ever before and this need is most urgent. It may be that your donation may be the means of saving the life of one of our boys who are fighting for 'us. If you have not yet registered there is no better time than the pres- ent. •LAC. Clarence Hamilton, who has been stationed at Victoriaville, Que., was home for a few days prior to at- tending I.T.S., at Windsor, Que, * * * * Tpr, G. Kenneth Baker, son of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Adaii- of town, is now enroute to London. `: He is one of the 35 soldiers from Military District No. 1 who are expected' to arrive in Lon- don shortly. Mrs. Adair received word on Thursday that he was includ- ed in those who were proceeding to Canada via hospital ship from over- seas. Ken had his aeg badly practur- ed on August 6th last year while on a night scheme in England, He has since been in hospital and in January underwent another operation on his leg. Ken went overseas in June last year. We understand that he has been going about the hospital on 'crutches and it is hoped that his recovery will soon be complete. * * * * Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Lloyd received word from their son, Pilot Officer George Lloyd, that he has seen some of the Wingharn boys who are over- seas. George says that he is enjoying the fine English weather. * * * * LAC. Stanley Moore has written his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Moore, Whitechurch, from overseas, that he hopes to see some of his chums soon. INSTITUTE MEETS FRIDAY THIS WEEK The new executive will have charge of the May meeting of the Women's Institute which will take place in the Council Chambers, Friday this week, May 26th. All members are asked to co-operate by turning out, Roll Call will be answered by stating • "How many meetings I have attended this year". Mrs. D. Hutchison will give a paper on Nutrition. Hostesses will be Mrs. A. Wilson, Mrs. G. Hastie, Mrs. C. Deans, Mrs.. R, E, Laidlaw, Mrs, W. Wellings. LIFEBUOY FOLLIES AT BENIN MONDAY Proceeds From This Eittertaining Show Donated To The Red Crass. Under the auspices of the Ontario Division of the Canadian Red Cross Society, "Lifebuoy Follies,' a smart, entertaining show organized by Lever Brothers expressly for the enjoyment of the men in the forces, is now play- ing, for the first time, to the general public. For the past two year this talented group of professional per- formers has played to over 300,000 men in camps across Canada. Civil- ians who have heard sailors, soldiers and airmen talk of the r bright enter- tainment offered by the "Lifebttoy Follies" will welcome this opportun- ity to see it for' themselves at the -Forester's Hall,. Belgrave, Monday evening, May 29th, Reserved seats are on sale at the C. Coultes store, Belgrave, The Pre- cads from this etitertaltintent are for the lielgrave Red •CroSt Society. WINNERS OF BRIM CLUB PLAY-OFFS Mrs. R. S. Hetherington and Gordon MacKay Win Championships On Monday and Thursday evenings last week the Wingham Bridge Club held their play-off series for the sea- son. The play-offs are in two sections one for the men and one for the ladies, three tables of each. Mrs. R. S. Hetherington was the trophy winner for the ladies, and Gordon MacKay for" the men's section. The last game for the season will be on Thursday night this week when the cups and prizes will be presented following the play. Play-off •Results Ladies- 1st,, Mrs. R. S. Hetherington, 73%. 2nd., Mrs, D. B. Porter, 73. 3rd,, Mrs. Art Wilson, 72. 4th., !Mrs. J. H, Crawford, 70,Ys, Tied 5th. and 6th„, Mrs. A, R. Du- Val and Mrs. A. E. VanStone, 70; 7th„ Mrs, George Ross, 67; 8th.; Miss C. Isbister, 66; .9th., Miss Margaret MacLean, 65; 10th., Mrs. H. C. Mac- Lean, 64%; 11th., Miss Mary John- ston, 54; 12th., Mrs. H. Campbell, 51%. Men- 1st:, Gordon MacKay, 74. 2nd., W. W. Armstrong, 78%, 3rd,, Jack Mason, 70%. 4th., Art Wilson, 70, 5th., Duncan Kennedy, 69%; tied 6th. and 7th., Bert Porter and W. H. French, 68; 8th., C. H, MoAvoy, 65%; 9th., J. H. Crawford, 63%; 10th., Dave Robb, 61; 11th., A. R. DuVal, 58%; 12th., H. Sherbondy, 53. SPECIAL SERVICE AT ThirtyI‘h e s dYaio ryg of LaBldei;se dRveci. regi vinedmaryinto On,Sunday ng, May 21.st about thirty young ladies of Sacred Heart Parish, Wingham, and .St. Ambrose Parish, Brussels, assembled in a body to receive Holy Communion at nine o'clock Mass prior to their reception into the Sodality of the Bles- sed Virgin Mary, Immediately following the Mass, the ladies of the Parish served a most de- lightful breakfast in the hall. At 8 o'clock in the evening a very impressive ceremony took place. The young ladies entered the church to the processional hymn "Bring Flowers of the Rarest". Jim Beninger sang "Come Holy Ghost". A beautiful sermon was preached by Rev. Father McMahon of St. Augustine. He re- minded the Sodalists that Mary was chosen by God to be a consolation in all ages and that she is an example for everyone to follow, a model of Patience, Humility and Purity. At the end of the Act of Consecra- tion to Our Lady, Rev. Father Pa- quette, parish priest, presented each sodalist with a Miraculous Medal, an emblem of the Sodality; after which Raymond Dalton of Kingsbridge sang "On This Day Oh Beautiful Mother". Rev. Father Hawkins of Teeswater gave Benediction of the Blessed Sacra- ment. After the hymn "Holy God We Praise Thy Name" had been sung, the procession returned as it came in. It was over-but not to be forgotten because our Lady will continue to look down and bless all her children even to the opposite end of the world. EXAMS START HERE ON JUNE 20th The departmental examinations at the Wingham High School will com- mence on Tuesday, June 20th. The schedule is as follows: June 20th- morning: English Composition; after- noon: Algebra. June 21st-morning; English Literature; afternoon: Geom- etry. June 22nd-morning: History; afternoon: Physics. June 23rd- morning: French Authors; afternoon: French Composition. June 26th- morning: Botany; afternoon: Trigon- ometry. June 27th-morning: Latin Authors; afternoon: Latin Composi- tion. June 28th-morning: Zoology; afternoon: Chemistry. High School Entrance: June 28th -morning: English Literature; after- noon: Mathematics. June 29th-morn- ing: English Composition and Gram- mar; afternoon; English Spelling. HURON SUBSCRIBED OVER THREE MILLION • IN SIXTH .VICTORY LOAN CAMPAIGN Had 108,19 Per Cent Of Quota. All w Butov Three Municipalities Went Over The Again On Farm Service Miss Grace Parker left on Monday for Kingsville, where she will be a member of the Farm Service Force. Grace was at this same camp last year. Dance At Kirton's School Junior Red Cross Dance at Kirton's School, S. S. No. 2, Turnberry, Fri- day night, this week, May 26th, Good music. Ladies bring lunch. Admis- sion 25 cents, BINGO! BINGO! SATURDAY NIGHT The Legion every Saturday night will hold a Bingo in the Council Chamber, Town Hall. The proceeds are for Overseas Smokes and Nat, War work Good prizes. By your' presence you will aid this important phase of Legion work. This is the first smoke bingo of the season-make it a Sticeets. On SYnod Executive Rev, E. O. Gallagher was elected to the executive eommittoe of the Synod of Huron of the Anglican church at the annrial meeting its London last Week. Calvin Atmiveireary Prue- 4th Anniversary services will be held in Calvin Presbyterian' Church, East Wa- wanosh, on Sunday,. June 4th, Rev, H. F. Wen ,of South Kinloss, will be the special speaker at' 11 a.tn. and 7.30 p.m. Special music by a Male choir. Home Frain Hospital IIVIts. (Rev.) W. A. Beeeroft return- ed home on Monday from Victoria. Hospital, Londen. Mrs, Beteroft underwent a serious operation and her friends will be very pleased that she has sufficiently recovered to return home and hope for her complete real covert' very soon. Office Closed This Week 'Dr. F. A, Parker's Office will be closed from May 24th until May 28th inclusive. LUCKNOW BANKER WAS FOUND DEAD Funeral Of V. N. Prest, Manager Of; The Bank Of Montreal, Lucknow, Held Saturday The sudden passing of V. N. Prest, manager of the Bank of Montreal, Lucknow, was a great shock to this community. Mr. Prest had been manager at Lucknow for over 7 years, going to Lucknow from Elora. He was held' in high esteem by those that knew him. He was a member of St. Peter's Anglican Church and was Vestry Clerk for sometime. Mr. Prest was found dead in the- early hours of Thursday morning. Ho left his home about 10 p.m, for 0. walk and when he did not return a search was made by the villagers, The funeral was held from St. Peter's Anglican Church, Lucknow, Saturday afternoon. The service was conducted by the Rev. J. W. Donald- son. He was assisted .by Rev. H. Darin, of South Kioloss Presbyterian Church; Rev. J. W. Stewart, of Luck- now United' Church, and Rev„ C. MCDonalit, of Lucknow Presbyterian. Church. Besides his widow, he is survived by two sons, John, of London; Stanley, at home, and one daughter, Miss Kath, ethic Prest, who has been attending Toronto thiverSity. A son, Harry. was killed in a plane crash a little over three years ago, Vollowing the 'serv. ice itt St, Peter's Church, the ten-1410a were taken to Stamford for Interment its the family plot. Single Copies Five Cents WINGHAM, ONTARIO, 'THURSDAY, MAY 25th., 1944 SACRED HEART POCH RECRUITS WANTED BY THE RESERVE UNITS 99th Battery Goes To Camp July 15th An effort is being made by the Re- serve Units throughout Canada to in- crease their membership. It was thought by many that these units were not recruiting as active as earlier in the war. This is not the case, in fact a definite effort is now on to recruit these units up to strength. To this end a special effort is being made to enlist boys who 'have passed their 17th birthday but have not yet reached enlistment age for the Active Force. Their services will be appreci- ated by the reserve army, will be beneficial to themselves, and pre-en- listment training of advantage to the Active Army, or whatever branch of the service they eventually join. Men over the age of 25 are also wanted. The 99th (Res.) Battery will go to camp July 15th for two weeks. Join now and enjoy this fine outing at Petawawa. DANCE AT ROYAL T To the music of Jack Evans and his 11 piece band, One night only, Tues- day, May 30th. Admission 75c NOTICE Notice •is hereby. given that all premises in the Corporation of Wing- ham must be cleaned up by June 1st. By order Sanitary Inspector.