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At the Cold Meat Supper at Mc
Intosh United' Church, Ttiesday,
19th, Supper sersred 6 to 8 p,m.
Orchestra in atteridance, A good'
local program including a play "Kid,
napping tette, will be presented.
Adtnissiora Adulta 60c; Sehool chit,
draft 86e,
Mcitibbons have gift suggestions
galore for Father'S Day next Sunday,
Ione rith.
Attending Assessors' Convention
Mr, W. H. Haney of town and Mr,
Lyle Hopper of Morris, are attending
the Ontario Assessors' Association
convention which is being held in
Niagara Falls, Wednesday, Thursday-,
and Friday of this week.
Congratulations
Miss Ann Evelyn Wilson, daughter
of Mr. and Mrs. 'Wellington Wilson,
former residents of Wingham, last
week graduated with Gold Medal
Honours for general proficiency, at the
General Hospital School of Nursing at
Stratford,
FRANK STURDY IS
STILL GOOD MT
Placed 12th In The Dominion
Competition
When Frank Sturdy was a member
of the tifle team here he was one Of
it8 outstanding members. Since the
war Frank has been with the Small
Arms factory at Long Branch and he
has continued in his interest in rifle
competition. In the winter matches Of
the Dominion of Canada Small tore
Rifle Associatioe was a thetriber
of the Small Arms team in the Lonci
Branch Rifle Asseciation and was first
once„ twice third and fourth four tirries.
Hi8 average of 18'7.180 out of a pot.
sible 200 placed •him 12th on the Do.
minion All Star team, there are 20 on
this teatt.
We extend congratulations oit
half of his many local friends,
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HARRELLEMS
)4 WELCOMED HOME
CARDIFF ELECTED BY
A LAN MAJORITY
HOSPITAL CAMPAIGN
TO COMMENCE SOON
FLOWER SERVICE WAS
LARGELY ATTENDED
BELEM FLIER
CAME HOME MONDAY
URNS COUPLE
MARK ANNIVERSARY
TO CONTINUE MOBILE
BLOOD DONOR CLINIC
North Huron Gave Cardiff Majority
of 1821, In 1940 His Majority
Was 40.
Although the Liberal administration
under the leadership of W. L. Mc-
Kenzie King was sustained in the elec-
tion on Monday, North Huron voted
Progressive 'Conservative in a big way.
L, Elston Cardiff was given 6870
votes, 1821 more than his Liberal
oponent, Major Douglas Nairn. The
vote was Cardiff 6870; Mills (C.C.F,)
437; Nairn 5049. In the election of
1940 Mr. Cardiff was eletced with a
majority of 40 over R. J. Deachman in
a two way vote.
The„soldier vote has not yet been re-
ceived but in this riding it will not
make any great difference.
A large crowd assembled as the
election returns came in and on his ar-
rival from Brussels with the band of
that town, Mr. Cardiff was given a
great reception. Wingham Band and
the Lucknow Pipe Band joined in the
parade. Mr, Cardiff spoke over
CKNX and then proceeded to the
Town Hall where he addressed a large
audience. Others who spoke were, •
Chas. McDonagh of Aslifield, Mayor
Fred L. Daivdson, and John W. BATTERY hOES TO Hanna, M.P.P. Mr, Cardiff visited
Blyth, Clinton and Goderich with the
Lucknow Pipe Band and was given a
great ovation in each place.
•
One of the largest congregations
ever „assembled in Wingharri United
Churcb attended the Sunday School
Anniversary and Flower Service on
Sunday morning. The theme through-
out the whole service was "Time"
based on Ecc. 12-1, "Remember now
thy Creator in the days of thy youth."
Large baskets of flowers and singing
birds greeted the people as they en-
tered the church, while inside were
standards and arches of flowers. The
decorative scheme at the front carried
out the theme, there being four sym-
bols of the passing of tittle. High on
the organ was a large floral clock, the
gold hands pointing at 2,30, the time
of Sunday School. Amid the banks
of greenery and flowers, one saw a
sun-dial and on the other side, an
hour-glass through which the sand was
running. The feature which attracted
most attention was a large water-
wheel, with flower covered spokes and
elevator buckets on the ends. This
wheel was so perfectly balanced that a
very small stream of water kept it
continually turning. On either side
of the wheel were white wheel-
barrows which were filled with the
child,ren's flowers during the floral
procession. The whole setting was
one of beauty. and instruction and re-
flected the great amount of planning
and effort of those in charge. The
music was led by a children's choir
of fifty voices, all gowned in white
with bouquets of pansies, and under
the leadership of Mr, A, MT. Ander-
ton, The floral procession was very
effective, each member of the S. S.
carrying flowers which were received
and placed in position by six ydung
girls, Ruth Burgman, Barbara Ross,
Barbara Foxton, Doreen Currie, Aud-
rey Ridley and Betty Finlay.
The superintendent of the Sunday
School, Mr. F. R. HoW'son, presided,
welcoming the congregation and
thanking all who had given flowers
and assisted in any way, Raymond
Merkley recited the Scripture, Psalm
121, after which Mr. Elmer Wilkin-
son offered prayer. Two choruses
were given by the choir, "Sabbath
Bells", accompanied by the chimes and
"Building, Daily Building". The girls
of the primary class sang "The Child's
Prayer", a recitation '"Obedience" by
John Wild, and little three-year-old
Judy Lunn, standing on a chair, sang
"God sees the little sparrow fall."
Following this. was a piano and organ
'duet, "Impromptu" by Schubert rend-
ered by jim Hall and Mr. Anderton;
and a double trio, Mother Nature
Calleth", sung by Mary Ross, Eleanor
Deyell, Marjorie Copeland, Joan Bush-
field, Joan Hiseler and Marion Irwin.
The guest soloist was Miss Margaret
Bradford of London, who delighted
her hearers with two selections, "I
shall not pass this way" and "Take
time to be holy".
The special speaker was Mr. Ken-
neth Browne, principal of Aberdeen
Public School in London, who told the
story of "Johnny's Wonderful Watch."
This watch had been given to Johnny
on his birthday by his parents and
Mr, Browne illustrated his talk with
a large silver-colored watch, two feet
in diameter, The front had the fig-
ures to tell the time, but when the
back was opened, in place of numbers,
one met the words, "Now is the time"
—taken from the text, "Now is the
accepted time, nose is the day of sal-
vation," Everyone was interested in
the different lessons learned front
Johnny's watch; there is a time for
play, a time for thought, a time for
study,. but most of all a time, for holy
living and that time is "Now".
This very instructive and interesting
service was closed by the choir sing-
lag "Bless Us As. We Go". An offer-
ing of $221.W was receive& whielt will
be used' for the Ntrehase of new chairs-
for the Sunday School tool%
Large Crowd Greeted Him Monday
Noon at C.N.R, Station
Back from the prison camps of
Germany, Flight Lieutenant Darrel
Biggs received a great ovation as he
dismounted from the train here Mon-
day afternoon, First to greet him
were his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Percy
Biggs and his brother Donald, after
whom the plane in which he fie* was
named. The train was an hour late
but the large gathering waited patient-
ly the first veteran of the prison camps
'to return to Wingham.
As has been previously reported in
our paper Darrell had a very close call
and this thrilling experience was fol-
lowed by hospitalization in Germany,
questioning by the Germans and a
period of solitary confinement as well
as experiences in what might be term-
ed ordinary prison camps. Despite all
this Darrell looked well and he is still
very brown front the Barvarian sun.
We extend a very hearty welcome
home on behalf of the folk of this com-
munity.
Darrell was a member of the famous
Pathfinder squadron and was listed as
missing last December. For a long
time no word of him was received and
then to the delight of all word came
that he was a prisoner. A short time
ago we published a letter which he had
written to his father and mother and
we are sure our readers well remem-
ber it.
Darrell will be home for thirty days
on leave, and as he said as he got off
the train, it is a great place to be,
DECORATION SERVICE
SUNDAY AFTERNOON
At 4 o'clock on Sunday afternoon
next, June 17th, Maitland Lodge No,
119, I.O.O.F., will hold their annual
Decoration Service at Wingham
Cemetery.
The special speaker for the occasion
will be the Rev. G. K. Nobes of Gorrie.
Members of the Lodge and visiting
brethren will meet at the Lodge room
at 3.15 p.m.
Lieut. R. S. Stewart, B.A., B. Paed,
a nephew of Dr. R. L. Stewart, haS
returned home to Toronto .after being
a prisoner of war in Germany since
the Dieppe raid.
* a * *
Saturday night Carman Michel of
near Belmore arrived in town. He had
been a prisoner of warloving been
captured last October when fighting
with the Highland Light Infantry.
Kindly neighbours who were in town
when the bus arrived drove him home.
* * * *
Mrs. E. D. Bell has received word
from her . husband,' Major E. D. Bell,
that he has entered hospital with an
attack of jaundice. Friends here hope
for his quick recovery.
* *
Navigator Don Richards, a member
of the class at Port Albert who were
all so well known here, is now back
In England, after spending a long
peried of time in German prison
camps, Friends here will be pleased
to know that he is safely home. A
fellow classmate of his, Reg, nerham,
was in the same prison camp as he
for a time. Reg. returned to Eng-
land some time ago and is now em-
ployed. *
* *
Pte. Alvin Currie, son of Cpl. and
Mrs. George Currie, is ill at Camp
Petawawa, He developed the measles
and later onettnottia. Friends hope
for his speedy recovery. Alvin had
volunteered for service in the Pacific.
* * * *
AC. 1as, Arnott, competing in a
Field Day held bn Germany,
was suecessful in winning 7 pounds,
10 Shillings in prize money, He plac-
ed first in the 100 yd. and 200 yd. dash,
was second in the high jump and was
4 member of two Winning relay teams,
Shortly after this he Was given "leave
to England so found plenty of Use for
his winnings, X-16 is 'a grandson of
Mrs. Wrn, Williamson.
Summary
Cardiff Mills Nairn
Ashfield 465 37 333
Blyth 204 10 118
Brussels 250 1 198
Clinton 634 33 408
Colborne 280 19 183
Goderich 1154 120 987
Goderich (Twp.) 445 31 227
Grey 508 12 405
Howick 685 57 643
Morris 530 15 321
Turnberry 337 37 268
East Wawanosh 375 10 257
West Wawanosh 371 19 281
Wingliam 642 36 410
6870 437 5049
Soldier vote not included.
Vote by poll will be published on
receipt of official 'vote,
Bride-to-be Showered
Mrs. W. H: Gurney was hostess to
about fifty friends of Miss Betty Lloyd
on Thursday evening, when they pre-
sented her with a miscellaneous
shower. Many beautiful gifts were re-
ceived and Betty expressed her thanks
in a very charming manner.
Sunday the seventeenth, is Father's
Day. Cards at McKibbon's.
REV. A. NIMMO SPOKE
TO THE W. C. T. U.
W. C. T. U, Had Interesting June
Session
The W,C.T.U. met for the June
meeting at Grace Chapel apartment,
with a good attendance, The presi-
dent, Miss Purdy, conducted the
meeting. The opening hymn was "I
will sing of my Redeemer" and. Mrs.
Rintoul offered prayer. The secretary
read the minutes of the iMay meeting
and roll call was answered in the usual
way by a verse of scripture, Miss R.
Lewis read a letter of. appreciation
from Mr. and Mrs. Geo, Moffat, Mich.
Business was discussed and the offer-
ing received. Mrs. E. Wilkinson read
the treasurer's report, after which the
hymn, "Blessed Assurance" was sung.
Mrs, Cosens gave the devotional
reading from 1st Corinthians, 13th
chapter. A solo was beautifully rend-
ered by Miss Marjory Falconer en-
titled "Down from His Glory". Miss
Purdy then introduced the Rev, Alex
Nirrimo who was the guest speaker,
Mr. Nimmo told some experiences
of his mission work in the l'elfast
Mission, Ireland, also some expert-
entes of his work as Padre, He then
gave the challenge to the members of
the W.C,T,U, to work now for Christ
more than ever before. It wasn't just
for ministers in the pulpit to present
the gospel but it is as Paul presents
it-"Go ye into all the world and
preach the gospel." There was a short
discussion with members and Mr.
Nimmo which was very helpful,
Mist Purdy thanked Mr, Ninuto on
behalf of the members after which
"Rescue the perishing" was Sting, and
Miss Black closed in prayer.
Much More Money Required-For This
Project
The work at the new wing to
Wingham. General Hospital is progres-
sing very satisfactorily, but one thing
must be taken into consideration and
that is about $30,000 is still needed to
complete the financing of this import-
ant undertaking,
It is expected that to complete and
outfit this building will require about
$100,000 and the committee in charge
of raising the funds are confident that
the people of this district will sub-
scribe the amount necessary. The
objective is to have the building com-
pletely paid for prior to completion.
The committee has not been in-
active by any means as the following
will show: Subscriptions to date total
about $19,000; grants are County of
Huron, $25,000; Town of Wingham,
$15,000; Province of Ontario, $10,000;
adjaeent municipalities, $3600; total
$72,600.
In order that all may be given an
opportunity to subscribe, a campaign
will shortly be launched.
CAMP END OF JUNE
Second Scheme Of Season Held
'Sunday
Under the command of Major
Walter VanWyck the 99tE (R) Bat-
tery, R.C.A. held its second scheme of
this season on Sunday. The Junction
School was the location of the
manoeuvres and this will be the last
such scheme in preparation for the
summer camp which will be held at
Petawawa. The battery will entrain
for camp Saturday, June 30th and will
return to Wingham on the afternoon
train July 14th,
Recruits . are still needed. Join now
and spend a pleasant two weeks under
canvass.
EXECUTIVE OF THE
RED CROSS TO MEET
The monthly meeting of the Wing-
ham and District Red Cross Society,
will be held in t he Town Hall at
3 p.m., on Thursday of this week,
June 14th, All members are urged to
attend.
Presented Prior to Coming
to Wingham
The following was taken from the
Owen Sound Sun Times: Mrs. Fred
Grunsell entertained her W. A. group
of Westside Church at afternoon tea
on Thursday in honour of one of the
members, Mrs. Waugh, as Capt. and
Mrs. Waugh are going to Wingham
to live. The rooms were pretty with
flowers, and tables were laid with lace
cloths. Mrs. Craft, Mrs. Loney and
Mrs. Aiton, assisted the hostess. Mrs.
Follis presented Mrs, Waugh with a
pretty card with the names of the
members inscribed. Mrs. Alton /voiced
the regret of the group in losing one
of the members. Mrs. Waugh very
graciously thanked the group and aIl
joined in singing "For She's a Jolly
Good Fellow".
MISSIONARY GROUP
SHIPPED BALE
Report Of Presbyterial Given United
Church W. M. S.
The Pine meeting of the Woman's
Missionary Society Wingham Unit-
ed Church, was held in the school'
room the theme being, "The Crusade
for Christ aed .His Kingdom". Mrs.
McLaughlie presided and conducted
the devotions. She also. told of the
part which women might take in this
great crusade which I's being launch-
ed by the United Church under the
leadership of the' IModerator, Rev.
jesse H, Arno. Mrs. DuVal eaplain-
ed the objeetives ef the crusade, the
plans which should' be made and how
each church member should be enlist-
ed. A report of the Presbyterial held
at Goderich was, given by Mrs. S.
Campbell, after width Leslie May
Wall played a piano sefection. Mrs.
Cosena reperted that a hale 'valued at
$06.06 had been sent so headquarters,
'The meeting was closed by Mrs,
Hiseler.
0
Flt. Sgt. Gibson E. Arrnstrong Arrived
In Belgrave Late Monday Night
The folk of this community were
very happy to know that Flt. Sgt.
Gibson E. Armstrong, 21-year-old son
of Mr. and Mrs. David Armstrong of
Belgrave had arrived in Canada the
end of last week and his friends await-
ed anxiously his arrival home. Mon-
day night he arrived in Belgrave hav-
ing motored from Toronto.
Gibson was reported missing follow-
ing air operations on February 22nd
and it was not until Tuesday, May 15,
that his parents received word that he
was safe and well. He had been in
a prison camp. The whole commun-
ity rejoiced in this good news. Gib-
son is a native of the 6th line of How-
ick, East of Fordwich,
He graduated as a Wireless Air
Gunner at Jarvis in February 1944,
and the next month arrived overseas.
He had many flights to his credit and
in one operation his plane, badly shot
up with flack, crashed in England.
We extend to him on behalf of the
people of this district a sincere wel-
come home.
"VALLEY FARM" TO
BE PRESENTED HERE
The folk of this community are in
for a treat Tuesday evening, next
week, June 19th, when the Bluevale
Young' People will, present the 4-act
drama, "Valley Farm" in Wingham
Town Hall.
This play which is being sponsored
by the Wingham Women's Institute
and it has been exceptionally well re-
ceived at earlier presentations. Plan
to attend. Admission 30 cents, re-
served seats 10c extra at McKibbon's
Dritg Store,
DANCE ROYAL T
TO-NIGHT WED.
To the music of Frankie Bank and
his popular nine-piece iband. One
night only, to-night (Wednesday),
Admission 50c.
Friday Night
New and old time dancing to Reg.
Bitton's orchestra, Admission 40c.
Purchased House
The W. T. Booth home on Patrick
street, has been sold. We understand
that Mr, Harry Spry and family will
occupy this house on his release from
the army,
PARTY STANDING
Liberals 117
Progressive Con. 66
26
Social Credit 13
Independent
Independent Liberal 8
Independent P. C. 1
Bloc Populaire 2
Labor-Pro. ................... ...... 1
Doubtful 2
245
Give Dad smokes, tobacco pouch, or
lighter, on Sunday, his day, from Mc-
RibbonS,
BAND PRESENTED
PROGRAM SUNDAY
Program For Sunday Evening Listed
Wingham Citizens' Band presented
their first prograin of the season to a
large and appreciative audiettec on
Sunday evening, Cold' weather pre-
vented* the concert scheduled for the
Iveek. previous:
The program for next Sunday even-
ing will cortunence at 8.30 o'clock and
will' be as follows: Abide with Me;
Maple Leaf Forever; March, The
Plutocrat, Vincent; Overture, Premier,
Olivaclat; Waltz, Sunshine, Lauren-
dean; Hymns; Stand UP for Jests,
All Hail die Power of Jesus Name,
The Lord is My Shepherd; God is our
Refuge arid Strength; Reeess—tvfateh,
Creititi, Carroll; overture, Excla,
Robinson; Paritone solo by bandsman
Henderson,. take you home Itatit,
leen, Westendort; March, Off to
Camp, -Reyet; Mardi, Onward Christ.
Ian Soldier, 13eyer; God Save the Xing.
Mr, and Mrs. Andrew McCormick
Celebrated 40th Wedding
Anniversary
A very pleasant evening was spent
in the Whitechurch hall on Friday,
June 8, when over 150 relatives and
friends of Mr. and Mrs, Andrew Mc-
Cormick, Culross, gathered with them
and their family, to celebrate their
fortieth wedding anniversary, Rela-
tives were present from Lowell and
Detroit, Michigan, Guelph, Hamilton,
Molesworth, Ingersoll and London.
Dancing to the music of the Conn-
Waddell orchestra was enjoyed until
about mid-night Then Mr. and Mrs.
McCormick were called to the plat-
form. The address was read by Percy
King, and the presentation of gifts was
made by Mr. Alex and Miss Annie
McKinnon and Mrs. John Burchill.
Gifts included two chairs, two electric
table lamps, a blanket, cushion, two
tea pots, a mirror and covered sauce-
pan.
Mr. and Mrs. McCormick entertain-
ed thirty-five of their relatives at their
home for supper, when they received
many beautiful gifts and a beautiful
wedding cake made and decorated by
Mrs. Otto Posorck of Detroit, sister
of Mr. McCormick. It was suitably
decorated for the 40th anniversary.
The gifts were unwrapped by Mr.
Frank McCormick, the best man of
40 years ago, and by Mrs. Rice of
Lowell, Michigan, who substituted for
the bridesmaid who was unable to be
present on Friday evening.
The address was as follows:
Dear Relatives and Friends:—
We are. gathered here this evening
as guests of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew
McCormick, the occasion of their 40th
wedding anniversary, which we are de-
lighted to celebrate with them.
Congratulations!
Forty years is a long time and for
that length of time our dear friends
have been united by the most sacred
ties of life. All those years they have
stood as an example of domestic
felicity and ,Christian virtues, patterns
for us all.
May health, happiness and prosper-
ity attend you in the future, and many
more years of wedded life.
We ask you to accept these gifts as
a remembranee of your friends and
neighbours.
Mrs. Burchill, Annie McKinnon,
Mrs. Picket], Mrs. Percy King.
Engagement Announcement
Mr. and Mrs. A. J, Walker announce
the engagement of their daughter,
Verne Marqueritte, to Warrant Officer
John George Galbraith, son of Mrs.
J. H. Galbraith and the late J. H.
Galbraith of Brussels. The marriage
to take place July 11th in Wingham
United Church.
Remember Father on Sunday, June
17. Shaving sets, billfolds — McKib
bons,
EAST HURON WOMEN'S
INSTITUTE ANNUAL
Mrs. Everett Spading of Gorrie
Re-elected President
The forty-third annual Meeting of
the East Huron District Women's In-
stitute was held in the basement of
the church hall, Fordwich, on Wed-
nesday, June 6th, with Mrs. Everett
Sperling, district president, presiding.
Delegates from the seven branches,
Bluevale, Ethel, Fordwich, Gerrie,
Rutnam, Majestic and Wroxeter, were
present making the attendance fifty-
four. The basement was artistically
decorated with spring flowers.
The Institute Ode and the Lord's
Prayer in unison opened the morning
session after which the minutes of the
last annual meeting were read' by the
secretary, Mrs. John Speir, 13russels,
The financial report Of the district
showing a ;balance on hand of $64.63
and' of the combited financial state-
ment of the Seven branches showing
a balance of font hundred' and thirteen
dolcars were read by the secretary.
Mrs. Harold Spelt then gave the
auditor's report.
Mrs. Spalding, president, in her ad-
dress, reminded how last year we cele-
brated Day; this year' V.E Day,
and she hoped by next year we would
be celebrating the total defeat of the
Japanese. She 'urged us all tef prepare
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Neat Clinic Here Will I3e Held On
Wednesday Morning, June 20
Wingham and District Red Cross
Society, sponsors of the local blood
donor clinic service, have received a
letter from Russell T, Kelley, chair-
man, Ontario division, Canadian Red
Cross Society blood donor service, ex-
pressing appreciation to all the doc-
tors, nurses, officials and other helpers
who have assisted with the work to-
date, and advising that the mobile de- .
partment of the blood donor service,
which he states has been an outstand-
ing success. is to be eontinued.
The letter reads in part "Now that
the war with Germany is over we start
as from June 1st, on a new set-up and
a new quota. Great Britain has re-
quested the Canadian Red Cross So-
ciety to supply 150,000 bottles of blood
plasma annually. This means we must
have 500,000 donors, for in addition to
Great Britain's request, we will have
35,000 Canadians in the Pacific con-
flict.
"We want the cities, towns and
villages which have been having clinics
to continue. The fact that the war
with Germany is over means that we
will not likely have as many donors
as formerly but we do not want you_
to feel discouraged—we want to carry
on to the best of our ability.
The next clinic will be held in
Wingham on Wednesday morning,
June 20th.
MASONS TO ATTEND
DIVINE SERVICE
Will Parade To St. Andrew's Church
Wingham Lodge A.F. & A.M:, No.
286, G.R.C., will hold their annual
Divine service in St. Andrew's Pres-
byterian Church, at 11 a.m. on Sunday
next, June 17th. Rev. Alex Nimrno
the minister, will conduct the service
and preach.
Members will meet at the lodge
room and will parade from there to'.
the church. Visiting brethren are
cordially invited to be present.
BINGO! BINGO!
SATURDAY NIGHTS
Each Saturday evening the Legion
will hold a bingo in the- Council
Chambers. For the past two years
these summer bingos have been staged
and the Legion again seeks co-opera-
tion of the public for their Bingos
each Saturday night. All proceeds arc
for Legion purposes, which means get
ting ready to receive the' boys when
they return from service, Good prizes
for the lucky winners. Plan to play
Bingo Saturday nights at the town
hall.
Floral Display Was Unique And
'Beautiful. Mr. Kenneth Browne,
of London, Guest Speaker