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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1945-11-01, Page 1WINGHAM, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 1st, 194$ $inee Copies Five Cents With Which Is Amalgamated The Gorrie Vitiate and Wroxeter News. $utfrocripttorw 0,09 Per Yew. EVENING AVILIARY HELD THANKOFFERING Missionary From Africa Was Guest Speaker ' The Autumn Thankoffering meet- ing of the Evening Auxiliary of Wing- ham United -church was held Tuesday of last week at the home of Mrs. El- mer Wilkinson. Mrs. Alton Adams was in charge. The rededication prayer was given by Mrs, F. Madill and the Scripture reading by Mrs. W. Cruik- shink. Mrs. Parker welcomed two returned missionaries, who were present, ,Miss Caroline Wellwood, front China and Miss Clark of United' Church Mis- sions, in Angola, Africa, and introduced Miss Clark,'who was the guest speak- er., Miss Clarke gave a ,most -interest- ing account of the work 'being carried on in Africa. Miss K. M-cGregar ex- pressed sincere thanks to Miss Clark, and conducted the business. Plans were complete,c1 for the illustrated lec- ture, "A Tale of Two Cities", (London and New York), which is to be given by Rev. Dr. Archer Wallace, in Wing- ham United Church on Monday even- ing, November 12th. At the close of the meeting a social time was enjoyed. , NAVY LEAGUE TAG DAY ON SATURDAY The local 'branch of the NavY Leag- ue will hold its annual tag day on Sat- urday this week. The public are re- quested to give their usual generous support as large amounts of money are still required to carry on their import- ant activities, Give generously. HOLMES SUNDAY , SCHOOL CLOSED Fine Program Presented At Closing Ceremonies Following a very active arid inspir- ing summer, Holmes Sunday school closed on Sunday *for the winter mon- ths. This school meets each Sunday from Mother's Day until the last Sun- day in October. The school was well attended through out the season and at the closing meeting on Sunday $22 was donated to the London Bible In- stitute and $12 to the Ontario Temp- erance Federation. The address was given by Mrs. j. Lucas which included a mission story "Snowball." Mr. Nelson Pickell, the superintendent, was in charge and fav- oured with a violin solo, Mrs. Pickell officiated at the piano during the after- noon, 'Other items on the program were: duets by Misses Marjorie Fal- dotter and Doris McQuaid, seniors at the London Bible Institute, They -sang "Precious Saviour", "The Nail Pier- ced Hand" and "When Shadows Fall." Miss Falconer also- sang the solo, "Arnazed." Miss Ruth Lucas gave a recitation entitled "The Cup Bearer" and Mrs, Frank Collar read the poem, "Bright as the Stars". A quartette composed of Misses Betty and Laura Collar, Nelson Pitt:ell and Rev. 14. N. Norton, Sang "Though Your sins lie AS Scarlet" • and "Peace Perfect Nate", WROXETER COUPLE'S GOLDEN WEDDING Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Rann 'Honoured On Their 50th. Wedding Anni4 versary Attended Diamond Wedding Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Armstrong were in Toronto on ,Sunday attending the Diamond wedding celebration of the latter's aunt and uncle, Mr. end Mrs. Mrs. William R, McGowan, Indian Road Crescent. PROMINENT WROXETER MAN DIED SUDDENLY Thomas George Hemphill Died Fol- lowing Heart Attack Early Mon- day Morning Following a heart atack, which he suffered about four o'clock, Monday morning, Thomas George Hemphill of Wroxeter, passed suddenly away in his 73rd. year. Mr. Hemphill had suffered a weak spell while returning from his mill to the house Sunday afternoon but it was not thought that: his condition was serious. He was a native of Wroxeter, his parents being the late Mr, and Mrs. Thomas Hemphill. For a time he was engaged in the hardware business with his father but for the past forty years had conducted a milling business. His wife was the former Lottie Brawn of Wroxeter, to whom lie was married forty-seven years ago. He leaves to mourn his Midden pass- ing-, his wife,two sisters and a brother, Mrs, Cornelius took, Hensall, Mrs. Lulu Smyth, Nelson, B. C., Alvin Hemphill, druggist, Hensall. A private service will be conducted by Rev,..)-< L, Foster of*Wroxeter "Un- ited Church, of which he was a mem., her, on Wednesday afternoon, Burial will be hi Wroxeter cemetery, 40.09 38.34 37.56 36.24 32.92 30.94 30.77 28.83 27.67 26.66 26.38 25.16 23.23 21.26 40.58 159.00 42.27 VICTORY LOAN NM SPLENDIDLY IN HURON Monday Was the Biggest Do Of Any Victory Loan With 33.88 per cent of the Victory Loan time elapsed Huron County has subscribed 40.58 per cent of its quota, The committee were very happy on Monday when sales amounted to $344,750 which is a record for any one day of Victory Loan sales in the County being $18,000, more than any previous day, The sales to date have been very satisfactory, •but every effort will have to be made to reach the quota of $4,170,000. The standing; District Subscriptions % Blyth $80,550 125. East Wawanosh 69,850 72 Goderich Twp, 81,600 68 Colborne 52,750 56.72 Zurich, Hay West 70,750 55,27 Clinton 137,050 55.04 Exeter 110,500 52,87 Wingham 126,950 47.91 Turnberry 50,800 47.04 West Wawanosh 40,150 41.39 Usborne 57,900 40.'77 Hullett 57,000 Seaforth 87,800 Howick 117,950 Stephen East 33,700 Goderich, town 199,150 Stanley 44,559 Brussels 32,000 Hensel!, Hay East 40,950 McKillop 39,300 Stephen West Ashfield Grey Morris Tuckersmith 24,800 39,050 40,350 30,900 30,200 Total $1,696,550 Air Schools 90,000 Combined Tot. $1,786,550 SATURDAY DANCES AT THE ROYAL T. Starting Saturday night this week and for the winter season the Royal T will hold a dance every Saturday night. Ken Wilbee's Orchestra. Admission Gents, 40c, Ladies 35c. Suffered Stroke Mrs. A, Brown suffered a stroke on Thursday last week. She is a patient at present at Wingham General Hos- chambers on Tuesday evening next week. Donations of bedding, dishes or cooking utensils would be apprec- iated. ecovery, Legion Auxiliary Holding Shower The Ladies' Auxiliary to the Legion The Wingham Scouts end Cubs had are holding a shower in the council fiRE DAMAGE ifiREAT AT CANADA PACKER :Blaze Swept Through Plant Here , Tuesday Afternoon, Fire tore through the Canada Pack- trs mill' here on Tuesday afternoon practically gutting the interior, Only the very quielc work on the part of the -fire brigade kept the interior from be- ing completely destroyed. The blaze 'travelled very quickly, and when the firemen arrived dense smoke was is- suing from all parts of the building. The fire started in the portion of the building which housed a deisel en- gine which had not been in 'Ilse since a fire occurred in this room two years ago. The engine had been sold and -was being removed. Difficulty was being experienced in removing some of the bolts from the exhaust. Mr. Dave Murray was 'called 'and he was' cutting them with his acetylene torch when the fire occurred. His machine -was removed from the building but efforts to check the fire were of no avail. The building was greatly damaged, but as we go to press it is not known to what extent the machinery was da- maged. There was considerable stock which was either burned or damaged by 'water, This included 1500 bushels of wheat, 12 tons of corn, 1009 bushels of oats, 1300 ibeshels of barley and 20 tons of concentrates. LIONS ATTENDED LONDON MEETING .Armand Vian of Quebec City was Guest Speaker A disteict meeting of Lions Club -was held at Hotel London last Friday :evening. About twenty Lions from Wingham attended and nearly all the Lions Clubs of Western Ontario were represented. The guest speaker of the -evening was Mr. Armand Viau, Presi- dent of the Quebec City Lions Club and also industrial Commissioner of Quebec. His address proved most interesting and he made a strong plea for better understanding between the Provinces of Ontarici and Quebec. Alderman Earl Williams of London, acted as Chairman for the evening and District Deputy Governor Fred Spry of" Wing- hani was honoured with a chair at the head table. Many of the high officers 'of Lions International were present. Home From Hospital Mrs. Harry Wells who underwent a -serious operation recently in Victoria Hospital, London, returned home on. Monday evening. THANKSGIVING THEME AT MISSION CIRCLE Sr. Women's Mission Ciicle Held Monthly Meeting The October meeting of the Sr. Women's Mission Circle of the Bap- tise church was held at the home of Mrs. George H. Scott with the presi- dent, Mrs. Norton in the chair. The meeting opened with silent prayer after which Mrs. Norton read the scripture lesson, 1st. Corinthians, 13-1:13. "Wonderful Love" -was sting and Mrs. Falconer, sec'yAreas. read the minu- - tes of the September meeting. Roll call )vas 'answered by a verse of scrip- ture on Thanksgiving and Praise. The theme of the meeting was "Thanksgiving." Mrs. Lucas cenduct- ed the devotional period from the 6th. verse of the 150th psalm. Her mes- sage was inspiring and helpful. "The Head That Once was Crowned With Thorns" was sung and Miss Lewis read a poem entitled "Thanksgiving." A reading, "The two Moneys" was read in two parts. Mrs, Falconer reading "The Worldly Giving" and Mrs. Frank Collar "The Christain Giving." These expressed very clearly the truth of giving. Mrs. Pocock rendered the solo, "Speed Away." "Thanksgiving Ann" was read by Mrs. Rintoul and the hyinn "For the Lion of Judah" was sung. Mrs. Kelly gave a reading, "My Thanksgiving Mite-Box", after which a session of prayer Was held for home and foreign missions. "The woman who gave her., self" was read by Mrs. Pryce and Mrs. Norton closed the meeting with prayer. A dainty hutch was then served and a social time anent. %IMAM SOLDIER DIED IN LONDON Private T. William Groves Had Been Ill Since His Return From Over- seas, Sept. Last Year Following .a long illness .Private Thomas William (Bill) Groves, died in Victoria Hospital, on Wednesday, October 24th., in his 25th year, Bill was a native of Wingham, the son of Mr, Earl Groves of St, Catharines, and the late Mrs. Groves., He attended school here. In 1941, he took a posi- tion in Hanover and in August the following year joined the active forces. He went overseas in January, 1943, and landed in Italy with the Irish Reg- iment of Canada in November of the same year. He was five months in Italy serving at Cassino and other sec- tions of that front before he entered the 14th, General Hospital. He arriv- ed in England June 6th. last year from Italy and returned to Wingham, Sept. 29th. Bill had very poor health since he left his regiment in Italy and has spent most of his time in the hospital since returning home, Wingham Branch of the Canadian Legion attended the funeral, which was held from the family residence on Sat- urday afternoon, in a body. The sere vice was conducted by the Rev. Alex -Nimmo, minister of St. Andrew's Presbyterian church, of which he-was a member. Following the service at the graveside Legion members deposit- ed poppies on the casket, Comrade Walter VanWyck read a passage from the Legion ritual and Comrade J. Rob- erts sounded the Last Post and Reve- ille. Burial took place in Winghant' cemetery. The pallbearers were Elymer Dey- ell, Charles Kfohn, Stewart Holla- way, Kenneth Crawford, Kenneth Baker, Lloyd Casemore. The flower- bearers were, John Johnston, William Lepard, Joe Ellacott, Jack Sturdy, Harry 'Spry, Wm, Elston, Willis Hall, Ralph Baird. Surviving is his father, one brother and four sister's, Harvey, Wingham,, Mrs. 3. B. ""(Laura) Wildforig, Wing- ham; Mrs. C. (Norma) Westlake, St. Catharines; Mrs. G. (Helen) Hender- son, Brussels; Mrs. William (Betty) Hall, Fordwich. Save As Much As You Spend At Nyal 2 for 1 sale at McAvoy's Drug Store. October 31, Nov. 1, 2, 3 Back To Work Mr. R. A. Currie who was confined to the Western,Hospital, Toronto; with blood poisoning, returned home on Thursday last week and is back at his store. Hospital Auxiliary Meets Monday The November meeting Of the Lad- ies' Auxiliary to Wingham General Hospital will be held -in the Council Chamber on Monday afternoon, Nov. 5th., at three o'clock. Former Commander of the 161st. Passes Col. H. 13, Coombe of Clinton, of- ficer commanding the 161st. Battalion, C.E.F., passed ,on Monday. The fun- eral is being held this afternoon (Wed- nesday), at 2.30 o'clock at Clinton. Quite a number from Winghain and district were members of his battalion. Li. COL. J. H. ZEIRER ACCORDED MENTION Was Included In List Announcd Thursday Who Were Awarded Mention In Despatches oromeLma.••• Lt, Col. James Hamilton Zeigler, E. D., has been signally honoured by be- ing mentioned in Despatches. The award was announced at Ottawa on Thursday. Col, Zeigler's wife, the former Billie iGibson, a former Wing- hatnite, has resided here With her son, Jimmy for the past , two and a half years, coming here from Guelph, Prior to his enlistment they resided hi Lon- don but lived in Guelph 'before that time. Col, Zeigler was thus honoured in recognition of gallant and distin- guished Service. He enlisted as soon as war was de- clared in the It, C, A. S. C. and prior to that Waa a member in the militia in the same corps, He went overseas in tune, 1942, and served in Italy for one and a half years before going to the Westerti European front in March this year, where he was On duty in Belgium and Holland, Re expects to be home before Chi-1St/rms. SEVERAL OVERSEAS _SOLDIERS ARRIVED HOME THIS WEEK-ENO ,..,•••••!"." -On Behalf Of the People Of This Community We. EXtend TA Them A Sincere Welcome. On its first trip carrying Canadian soldiers back from overseas the Queen Elizabeth arrived in Halifax on Friday morning, with 11,302 Canadian service personnel aboard. Ger. j, J. Walters, of Culross, Gnr. IL G, Howard and Gnr, D. L, Murray of town came back with the 26th Battery, R,C.A., and were met by their relatives in Sarnia on Monday morning. Sgt. J, A. Bryce of Turnberry and Sgt. Stewart F. Car- ter arrived in London on Sunday and Flt. Lt. Scott G, Reid arrived in La- chine on Sunday and is expected to arrive at his home here Wednesday night or Thursday morning. Others Queen Elizabeth were: Tpr. A. R. Phillips, R. R, No. Lucknow; Pte. C. M. Hende-rson, Lucknow; Gnr. W. A. McIntosh, Lucicnow; Gnr, G. A, A. Carter, TeesWater; Pte. A. F. Dether- ridge, Teeswater; Flt. Lt. A. C. Mc- Cauley, Ripley; LAC, H. J. Parker, Brussels. Wren Frances Robinson arrived Thursday in Toronto from overseas and L. Cpl. Robert C. Scott arrived last week. Sgt. j. A. Bryce Sgt. J. Arthur Bryce, son of Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Bryce, enlisted with the R.C.A.S.C., in May 1941. He went overseas in September of the same year. During the raid on Dieppe he was 'engaged in coastal duty. He went to, Normandy a week after D-Day and continued with his unit through France, Belgium:* Holland into Ger- many. His brother, Bdr. Gordon A. Bryce is with the Canadian Army of Occupation in Europe. Gnr. H. G. Howard . Gnr. Harry Howard is the son of Mrs. Harry Howard of town. He en- listed in April, 1942, and went over- seas in September,443. 'He was with an L.A.A. battery and went to France early in August, 1944. He, also served in Belgium, Holland into Germany. Harry was employed at C. Lloyd & Son factory prior 'to enlistment. Gar. D. L. Murray Gnr. David L. Murray, son of Mrs. S. A. Murray of town, enlisted with the 99th Battery, R.C.A., in January, 1942,and went overseas with that unit in August, 1943, and was with the in- vasion forces on D-Day. He served also in Belgium, Holland Ind Ger, many. He was transferred to the 26th. Battery when in Holland. He is one of four sons of Mrs. Murray, who were in the forces. Robert returned to Canada from Overseas in July this year, Sgt. Cyril Murray is at present in England and Ford served with the 98th Battery for three years in Can- ada. Mrs, Murray also had two grandsons in the forces, one was killed while serving in Italy. Flt. Lt. S. G. Reid Prior to enlistment Fit. Lt. Scott G. Reid was on the staff of CKNX. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Win, M. Reid, Catherine street. , He enlisted in the fall of 1941 and reported to Lach- ine in April, 1942. He took a course at McGill University for four months then reported to Manning Depot, Tor- onto, He graduated from Clinton Radio School as a pilot officer in January, 1943, and in April that year proceeded overeas. He was engaged in radio and short wave. world. He was stationed in Scotland, London, Hol- land, Belgium and Germany., Gnr. John J. Walters Gnr. John J. Walters, son of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Walters, 3rd. of Culross, enlisted in the 99th. Battery in Sept- ember, 1942, and went overseas with this unit in August, 1948. A couple of days after D-Day lie was in. France with his unit and was with the battery throughout their service in France, Belgium and Holland until last Christ- mas when he went to hospital, He was out of the line for two months and then Was Sent to the 26th Battery and went with them to Germany, Wren Frances Robinson Wren Prances Robinson, daughter of Mr. lames Robinson of town, enlist- ed tit March, 1944, and was stationed at Galt for her ,training. After grad- uation, she remained in Galt for-awhile before being nested to Ottawa where she was until she went overseas about Christmas time last year, While over- seas she was statibeed at Glasgow. Lidpi. Rohert C. Scott LICpl. Robert C. Scott Is the son LADIES NIGHT HELP BY MASONIC LODGE Pictures, Euchre and Dance- Were Enjoyed The Masonic Temple was the scene of a very interesting party on Wednes- day eveuhig last week when the local lodge HTId their annual ladies night. The evening was in three parts. The first was a showing of sound coloured motion pictures by Mr. W. A. Gal- braith. A trip to James Bay, Maple Sugar time in Quebec and Training an Elephant. Following the films 27 tables took part at euchre. Prizes were awarded as follows; 1st Lady, Mrs. J. D. Bee- croft; 1st. Gent, Mr. John McGee; con- solation, Mrs. Stewart Beattie and Mr. G. L. Dunlop; mystery prize, Mrs, A. M. Crawford. After lunch the even- ing concluded with a dance to the mus- ic of the CKNX Ranch Boys. FARM FORUMS MET HERE LAST WEEK Interesting Discussion On Radio For- um Topics Was Held Representatives of eleven Farm For- ums gathered, in the Town Hall here on Tuesday evening of last week. Mr. A, C. Savage, secretary of Ontario Co-Operative Union, gave an interest- ing talk on Farm Credit Unions. He said that a different rate of interest was necessary and the development be over a longer period of time. The Bruce Credit Union at Port Elgin will be used as an experiment in rural cred- it. Mr. Wesley Neelands, secretary of Ontario Foruinism informed his audi- ence that there are 701 forums opera- ing in Ontario and that Huron Count}' was third in active forums having 51. He said that the Radio Forum was financed by grant of $2,000 from the Ontario Government, $1,500 from the Federation of Agriculture and $1,000 from the United Farmers' Co-opera- tive. As topics for radio forums Rural Health plan, a poultry processing plant for Huron and :credit unions came in for considerable discussion. SCOUTS APPLE DAY Boys Cleared $100 Vor Their Work a very successful Apple Day, making one hundred dollars for their scouting activities. The following Scouts and Cubs assisted in the sale: Jim Currie, Bob Kress, ,Bill Johnston, Ken Mc- Lean, John Henna, Ronald Holman, Wade Stapleton, Bill Orvis, Willard Platt, Floyd Jefikins, Glen Foxton, Stewart Everick, Maurice Stainton, Bill Bain, Murray Gerrie, George Hall, Jim Chittick, Ron Murray, Bev. Brooks, John Hell, George Porter, Ken Saxton, Bob Bust:field, Neil Stainton, Jimmie Platt, Jimmie Zieg- ler, Jack Hobden, Ted Kress, Reg, Baker, -John Crawford, Jimmie Bow- man, Robert Gibbs, jittimie Seddon, Roy Parish, Jimmie ,Lockridge, Doug. Murray, Don Breckenridge, Walter Scott, Hugh Sintianion, Ken Gregg, Ron Murray was top Salesman with sales totalling $9.96. of Mrs. R. H. Scott, East Wawanosh, and his wife the former Jeair Johnston came from near Dungannon. She has been residing at Kincardine and LICpl. Scott went to that town when he came back on Ile de France, He at present is visiting with his mother and his sisters, Mrs. Elmer Ireland, and Miss Annie. He enlisted four years ago in R.C.C.S, and went overseas three years ago. Shortly after D-Day he went to France and continued his her- vice in the 'Western European Theatre until recently. Sgt. Stewart P. Carter Sgt., Stewart V. Carter, son of I'd r. Fred Carter of town, was met in Lon- don by his father and sisters, who re- side in Kitchener. He went baok to Kitchener with them for 'a visit. Stew- art has over five years of service, He enlisted in the Kent Regiment hi Aug- ust 1940, and went ovetaeaS in the fall of 1943 with reinforcement troops. He Saw service itt France, Belgian, Hal. land mid Germany. HORSE SHOW EXPECTS A VERY LARUE ENTRY Entries Pouring In, Committee Had tn, Procure Extra Accommodation. 1,,,,11.0•1111•• The lovers of horses are in for 4 rare treat. at the Wingham Horse Show on Thursday afternoon and eve ening this week. At the rate entries are being received stable accommoda- tion will be at a premium and the: committee are making arrangements to use every available place for this pur- pose. The program for the afternoon wilt include two outstanding events which will also be included in the evening• performance. Robert Marshall's Pal- amino trick horse and hurdle jumping-. The afternoon ,show to which children will be admitted free will also include Light Horse classes, Hackney Ponies, Road Horses, Carriage Tandem and Heavy Horses, This program will get underway at 1.45 o'clock, The evening show may have a sur- prise entry and this popular entertain- ment will commence at 7 o'clock. There will be two bands both afternoon and, evening, the Wingham Citizens' Band. and a band from out of town, HEARD METER VIA RADIO FROM LONDON Sgt. Irene McKinnon Told of Talking With Queen Elizabeth Mrs. D. 0. McKinnon of St. Paul, Minn., who is visiting with her brother, Dr. George Howson, had a very inter- esting experience Saturday afternoon,. when she listened to a radio talk from, London, England, given by her daugh- ter, Sgt. Irene McKinnon, R,C,A.F., (W. D.) • Miss McKinnon had been with the attachment from the Women's Divi- sion of the R.C.A.F., who had the day previous been inspected by Queen Elizabeth.. Miss McKinnon had the pleasure and honour of having a -con- versation with the Queen and in her radio talk she told of this experience. Mr. Frank Howson of town, is also an uncle. 1 It. M. S. ENTERTAINED THE BABY BAND C.G.I. T. Group Affiliated With The W. M. S. The schoolroom of Wingham Unit- ed Church was a busy place on Fri- day afternoon when the 65 members. of the Baby Band and their mothers were entertained by the Woman's Mis- sionary Society. The tea table was at, tractive with pink and blue crepe paper'., and candles, while in the centre was a large mama doll and her three babies. Mrs. Burgman, Supt, of the Baby Band presided and Mrs. Hiseler, Pres. of the W. M. S. welcomed the guests. Solos were given by Douglas Newman and Judith Lunn and a song by eight Mission Band members. Little Greer Dunlop was presented with a life mem- bership in the Baby Band. An inter- esting feature was the graduation of eight Baby Band members into the Mission Band, These were-Nancy Hutchison, Mary Lou Dunlop, Betty Foxton, Lola Scott, Margaret Machan, Lionel Gerrie, Danny Stuckey, Tommy Torrance. They passed through floral gates on the platform, and were receiv- ed with a song of welcome into the Mission Band. .They were then pre- sented with certificates and pies by Mrs. Keating and Mrs. Pell, leaders of the Mission Band, Fifty-six young girls, members' of the three C.G.I.T. Groups were tires- ent, dll wearing their uniforms, Led by their leaders,* Misses Audrey Boe,, Hilda Twarnley and Alice Herd, they Were affiliated with the Women's sionary Society. During this service. Mrs. E. S. Lewis represented the W. M, S. while Mrs. Geo. Howson, Mrs. Vitra. Currie and Mrs. Wm. McCook took part for the Evening Auxiliary, The guest soloist was Miss Norma Boe, of TorOnttO„ who sang "just a Prayer Away." Itev, W. A. Iltecrofti spoke briefly, expressing hiS pleasure at the large number present. Lunch was 'served, 'with Mrs, Bergman and Mrs. Keating presiding atthe ten table. The home of Mr.- and Mrs, Alkin Hastings, 9th concession of Turnberry, was the scene of a very lovely dinner party on Tuesday, October 23rd., when relatives and friends gathered to hon- our Mr, and Mrs. R. J. Rann on their Golden Wedding day. Mr. and. Mrs. Rann were married in this same house 50 years ago and it was thought very fitting that they celebrate their anni- versary there. There were twenty-eight guests pre- sent and in the evening a large number called to extend congratulations. Among those present was their daugh- ter, Mrs. W. A, Spence and her bus- band, Dr. Spence, their son, D. A. Rann and Mrs. Rann of Brussels. Mr. and Mrs. Rann were the reciP- in this district who came back on the ients of many beautiful gifts also num- erous cards of congratulations. On be- half of this community we also extend best wishes. VERY SUCCESSFUL rpital: Friends hope for her speedy . 2 For 1 Sale Buy one Nyal Drug Item and get one free at McAvoy's Nyal Oct, 31, Nov. 1, , eAire4+1.4.--