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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1945-12-27, Page 4TAGZ rOLIR Happy New Year 10)=103:===70=0=01C10) 101=0 11 0 BORN BEECROPT— At Wingham General Hpspital, on Tuesday, Dec. 18th, 1945, to Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Bee- croft, East"' Wawanosh, a son—Ron- ald Ernest. COULTES—At Wingham General Hospital, on Friday, December 21st., to Mr. and Mrs. Albert E. Coultes, Belgrave, a daughter. ORVIS—In Wingham General Hos- pital. on Wednesday, December 19th, 1945, to Mr. and Mrs. Ross Orvis, (nee Edna Hogg), a son, (James Rosslyn). ROBERTSON—At Wingham General Hospital, on Wednesday, December 19th, 1945, to Mr. and -Mrs. Donald Robertson, Wingham, a daughter— Carol Jean. BELMORE The Public School concert held on Wednesday evening was an all round success, every child doing his or her part well. We might mention the flag drill by the senior girls was carried through without a hitch. The two ba- chelors hunting for a house keeper were rather hard to suit. Santa Claus came and was quite generous with the kiddies, but the, old ladies came off short. Some from here attended the concert at No, 1 Howick on Thursday -even- ing, where Miss Isabel Darling's scho- lars put on a good program. Our sympathy goes out at this time to Mr, Bender in the tragic death of his parents in a motor accident. With the big snow storm Sunday we don't expect to see any more snakes until spring. Bobbie Ballagh, son of the late Rev. Hamellon Ballagh, and Yvonne Vol- lick of Mildmay won a $10 prize in the . amateur contest sponsored by the Wo- men's Institute, Teeswater, they are youthful singers. The Hewitt family and Mrs, John Harper attended a missionary meeting at McIntosh Friday afternoon. Saturday afternoon old, and young gathered at the United Church for the annual Christmas concert The front of the churEh with numerous candles and evergreens was very pretty. The program was good and Santa treated each thild to an orange arid pop corn. . The home of Mr, and Mrs. Wm, Ed- wards was. the scene of a -happy Bath. ering Sunday, when Harry arrived safe and sound from overseas. The family all gathered to do him honour. Miss Edna Johann attended the wed- ding of her cousin, Vera, .on Wednes- day at Owen Sound, Mrs. Elmer Zinn -spent Sunday ev- ening with M. Jeffray, also Mrs. Reid and Elva. WESTFIELD Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Speigleberg and children, Waterloo, spent. Christ- mas with Ur, and Camp- bell. LAC, Ray Vincent of London, spent a few days with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. yiticttlf, We are indeed very pleased to ltnow that Ray is improving in health, and. able to be "Jame for a few days. We are also glad to hear that Rus- sel Cook, of Christie Street Hospital, Toronto, l able to helm Christmas- SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE Parents and Friends Met Sunday After noon With the Children Who Presented Program St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church Sunday School held open house on Sunday afternoon when parents and friends of the Sunday School children were present for a Christmas presenta- tion, Mr. R. H. Lloyd, superintendent of the Sunday School was chairman. The program consisted of hymns, prayer and Scripture reading and the following by the children: recitation, Reggie Baker; An exercise, "The Prince of Peace" by Mrs. C. pearls' class; recitations by Rae Murray, Jim- my Bain, Billy Dobie; Carol Chorus by Miss K. Pringle's class; recitations, Marianne McKibbon, Ruth Fryfogle, Gail Colvin, Donald Gurney, Elizabeth Deans, Keith Woods; Chorus, "Who is Coming on Christmas Night" by AGENT WANTED—In this district to sell Baby Chicks for a reliable Government approved Hatchery. Write Monkton Poultry Farms, Monkton, Ont. ATTENTION—We buy, we sell, we exchange household furniture, stov- es,' dishes, silverware and antiques. Also agent for Harriston Stove Co. carrying their line of New Princess Pat Cook Stoves and I.X.L. Heat- ers. M. Brown, phone 239. BREWERS YEAST — We have a fresh supply of dried Brewers Yeast in stock. Recommended by the De- partment for swine; 4 pounds 60c, XcicibbOns Drug Store, FOR SALE—Hand Washing Machine and wringer, good repair; Colman Lamp; 2 Coal Oil Lamps; pair Fur ' Mitts. Apply Cenclair Phippen. REX WHEAT GERM OIL—Assur- es better breeding for all animals and poultry. For sale by Stainton Hardware. WANTED—A Wagon Box to fit a 40 inch bolster, must be in good condi- tion. Apply to Roy Hastings, phone Wroxeter 12r3. CARD OF THANKS The family of the late William Chandler wish to take this opportunity tf expressing their appreciation to their Mends far the many acts of kindness and expressions of sympathy at the time of their recent bereavement. WANTED, SCHOOL CARETAKER The Township School .Board of Morris will receive on or before Jan- itarey 5th., 1946, applications for the positicm of earetalter in each of the schools, Duties to commence Febru- Ary 1st., 1946, State Salary, Any ttiember of tile. Board will inform you tf the duties, and will receive the a.p.. plfcation, W. R, Sholdice Chairutatt, CHARIS Foundation Garment Co. trained Corsetiere for Winghatn, surrounding district and towns. If you need a new garment, any size or type of figure at reasonable prices, call on Mrs. Wm. Kennedy, Minnie St., Wingham, FOR SALE — Small Mantel 'Radio, practically new, Apply to L. Hiseler. FOR SALE — Blower complete for furnace, also Quebec. Coal Stove. Ap- .ply L. Hiseler. GOMBAULTS—Caustic Balsam again in stock. $2.00 a bottle. McKibbons Drug Store. WANTED — Cash Register. Phone 414 or write to Box 44, Wingham, WE'RE AGENTS for Kitchener Big-4 Chicks. Satisfied customers here and elsewhere write they "grew very quickly" "Wonderful market fowl" and so on, Your orders should be hi. Variety breeds and crosses, Save time hy contacting us, Fred Hogg, Wingham. WOULD YOU LIKE 10c a dozen more for your eggs plus a premium. We 'pay guaranteed price of 10e a dozen over the price as quoted in the -Globe & Mail for Grade A Large ungraded eggs plus a hatchability premium on all eggs weighing 23 .ounces and over per dozen. We Gull and, bloodtest •your flock free of charge. If you are interested in ma- king more money from your eggs and supplying hatching eggs for the 1946 season write immediately for full detaila. Also wanted to purch- ase cockerels suitable ,f or.threeding— White Leghorn, Barred Rocks, New Harepshires, Light Sussex, White Rocks, Black Australorps. Tweddle Chick Hateheries Limited, Fergus, Ontario, Arena - Skating Wed., Fri. & Sat. 8 10 P.M. Saturday Afterno©n 2.30-4 for Beginners Admission 10c and 15c * ADMISSION NIGHTS - - 25 and 15 Centse GOOD MUSIC. HAPPY . NEW YEAR It is with a profound sense of gratitude that we pause and extend New Year greetings to our many customers and friends - - -we have been fortunate, indeed, to have your splen- did co-operation throughout the year. May we all face the New Year with faith, strong hearts and a determination to preserve the peace so dearly won. Let there be good-will to-ward men, The Management and Staff: DOMINION timiTEr) APPLICATION FOR SECRETARY Applications for the position of Sec- retary-Treasurer of the Township School Board of Morris will be receiv- ed by any member of the Board on or before January 5th, 1946. Salary $300. per year, For statement of duties, call any member of the Board, W. R. Sholdice, Chairman. WOOD TENDERS Tenders will be received until Jan. Jan, 26th., 1946, for supply of Beech and Maple Body Wood, 14 inches long delivered at following School Houses, before April ?.,5th., 1946. Also 2 cord Cedar at each school—Union, 3, it cord; Union 6, 18 cord; Union 7, 20 cord; Union 11. 20 cord; Union 16, 18 cord; Union 17, 20 cord; S. S. No. 8, 16 cord; S. S. No. 9, 20 cord; S. S. No. 11, 16 cord; S. S. No, 13,1.6 cord. Tenders for each School or In groups will be accepted. The Board of School Trustees of the. Township School Area of East Wawanosh. • C. H, Wade, Belgravei Ont. NOTICE TO CREDITORS All persons having claims 'against the estate of Margaret Lily McLean, late of the Town of Wingham, in the County of Hbron, Widow, who died on or about the sixth day of December, A. D,, 1945, are notifiekto send to J, H. Crawford, K. g„ Wingharn, Ontario, on or before the twelfth day of Janu- uary, 1946, full particulars of their claims in writing. Immediately after the said twelfth day of January the as- sets of the said testatrix will be distrib- uted amongst the parties entitled there- to, having regard only to claims of which the executors shall then have notice, DATED this twenty-second day of December, A, D,, 1945. J. H. CRAWFORD, K. C., Wingham, Ont. Solicitor for the Executors. NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE MATTER of the Estate of Margaret Ann Fleming, late of the Town of Wingham„ in the County of Huron, Widows deceased. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to The Trustee Act that all creditors and others having claims a- gainst the Estate of the late Margaret Ann •Fleming, are required to send par- ticulars Of their claims, duly verified, to J. W, Bushfield, K.C., the solicitor for the Executors of the said Estate, on or before the tenth day of January, A,D,, 1946, and that after such date, the extkutors will proceed to distrib- ute the said estate, having regard only to the Claims of which they shall then have had -notice, DATED at Wingham, Ontario, this seventeenth day of December, A.D., 1945. J. W. BUSHFIELD, K,C. Wingham, Ontario, Solictor for the Executors. ST. HELENS Teachers home for the vacation in- clude Miss W. 1). -Rutherford of Kirk- land Lake; Miss Helen Newton of Ot- tawa; Miss Joyce Newton of Wheat- ley; Miss Norma Weatherhead of Lanes, Among the Christmas visitors fit the community are Miss Anna Stuart of Toronto at her tionie ;Mt. and Mrs. Neely Todd arid David of Stratford, and Mrs. 1!). Y. McIntosh of 'St. Cath- arines with Mr. and Mrs, 3), Todd; Mr. and IlVirs, Mel Brown of Kitchener with Mts. R, Woods; Miss notary Webb of Toronto, with her parents, Mr, and. Mrs, MeXenaie Webb; Mrs, Al Martin of Toronto- and 741t, and Mrs. Ronald CHRISTMAS SEALS Protect Your Home from Tuberculosis Thursday, Dec;, Zrthe 104$ ADVANCU-TIMES Rathwell of Norwood with Mr, and Mrs. E. 3, Thom, Mrs, Stuart .Collycr, Tommy and Teddy, have returned after spending the past few months with her sister, Mrs. Ronald IRotbwell. and Mr. Roth' well at Norwood. Mr, Ross McPherson .has returned after a. visit with friends, at Toronto and Orillia. The Christmas Story was told most impressively at the United Church on Sunday morning by the use of lantern slides portraying the story in pictures. Scripture passages and song. Besides the many hymns sung, a solo by Miss. Helen Newton, a Carol by the choir, and a duet by Messrs. W, I. Miller and Gordon Miller were, enjoyed, The basket of flowers were placed there in memory of the late Mrs, R,r X. Mil- ler bY her family and arninute's silence was observed in her memory. severe at th it time, Tree growth is not good and the trees for most part are small and scrubby, The people there live in the interior in the winter ' but come out to the shore for fishing in the summer. Mrs, Iiodd was introduced by Du Val, the president, who conduCted the meeting, -which opened with the Institute Ode and the Lord's. Prayer. The program consisted of two piano selections by Jim Hall, one of which was Christmas music. Mrs. DuVal read the Hans Anderson story "The Fir Tree". The roll call was answered by naming a favourite Christmas verse. Mrs. T. I3ower who has 'been a long and faithful member of the Institute was presented with a Life Membership in appreciation of her interest and her lengthy service to the organization. ' Christmas Carols interspersed the program and were sung at the closing. Following the National Anthem the ladies enjoyed a social hour, Let's cheer the arrival of another momentous year. Life's exciting — . yet serious — may this year be a most successful one. YEMENS We are grateful for this opportunity to wish you a happy holiday and we hope the year to come will bring you success, good health and happiness. XMAS PARTY HELD BY SALVATIONARMY. Pictures Depicting Life Of Christ Shown , The members of the Salvation Army held a most enjoyable Christmas en- tertainment at the Citadel on Thurs- day evening. Pictures were shown which protrayed the Life of Christ and there was also a fannelgraph which depicted the Babe in the Manger, Mrs. Touzeau sang very sweetly "Star of the East". • A very exciting part of the evening vvls the arrival of Santa Claus who distributed candies, nuts and an orange to all. Stainton Hardware Mrs. C. McLean's Class; recitations, Billy Rietoul, Teddy Buckman; story l of the Shepherds in verse and song, Miss •Graham's class; the story of the Three Wise Men, Miss Me'Laughlin's Class; a Christmas Story, Rev. Alex Nimmon; readings, Gwynn Blatchford; Ruch Machan; piano solo, Grace Gil- mour; readings, Bill Bain and John Hanna. Following the benediction bags of goodies were distributed to the child- ren. ANGLICAN CHILDREN WERE ENTERTAINED The children of the congregation „of St. Paul,s Anglican Church had a very- pleasant time Fitday evening when they were entertained at a supper Christmas party, Rev. Jack James was master of ceremonies. Following the supper all enjoyed a period or carol singing and then they listened to a Christmas Story which was behig brOadeast over the local radio station. Santa arrived and delighted the aud- ience with his friendly spirit and he gave each some candy and a gift. The party concluded with 'Carol singing. CARE OF MACHINERY WIZEN NOT IN USE Here are some general rules for the care of machinery when not in use, Protect polished surfaces from rust by covering with a heavy body grea.se. Protect against wind and weather by adequate painting. Remove and dry storage canvas, .rubber belts, and rub- ber tires, unless the machine is prop- erly housed. Where tires are left on the machine being stored for long periods, the load should be removed from the tires, Support all working parts away from the ground, Protect machinery from live stock ,and poult- ry. Drain radiators, fuel tanks, and carbeuretors, and cover motor open- ings against moisture and dust, OF= O O We don't know what the year holds in store for you —but if wishes come true, our wishes will ensure you the grandest year you've ever had. DAVID CROMIPTON JEWELLER — tlifiCACOMP7 drills, Rose Rope and a Patriotic drill. There were also several folk dances, highland fling, Irish lilt. There were also readings and recitations by sever- al of the pupils; pantomine, "The First Noel", 'Joy to the World", "Silent Night". The young people of the sec- tion put on a short play entitled "Am- ateur Night at Station B-U-N-K". Af- ter the singing of the national anthem Santa put in his appearance and gave each child their gifts. Special Christmas music Was given in the Sunday school on Sunday, as well as during the church serviee. The junior quartet, Harvey McDowell, Nat.- man McoDwell, Douglas Campbell and. Lloyd Walden favored with a Christ- mas number and Rev, 1-1. Snell gave a splendid Christmas address, Mr. Howard Campbell and children visited on Saturday with Dr, and Mrs- V. Johnston of Lucknow. Mr. Raymond Redmon spent Christ- mas with Mr, and Mrs. Pat O'Malley of Toronto. Mrs. T. Gear is visiting with ,Mr. and Mrs. John Gear of Kitchener. Mrs. R. Stonehouse of Goderich, is spending a few days with her sister,, Mrs. Bert Taylor. Mrs. H. Mathers, Miss Hattie Gal- lagher of Lucknow, are visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Wighttnan. Mr. Harold Bosnian of Brantford, is. spending a week with his parents, Mr. atal Mrs. Maurice Bosman. TALK ,ON LABRADOR GIVEN INSTITUTE Mrs. (Dr.) Hodd Gave Very Interest- ing Address: Mrs. T. Bower Pre- sented With Life Membership . 11/2 cents a word per insertion, with a minimum charge of 25c. Ani0•01=101=201rR01=101^0=lial with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Leon- ard Cook, Miss Mildred Thornton of Kitchen- er, spent the Christmas vacatiofith Mr. and Mrs. Norman. McDowe and Mi. William McDowell. Miss Norma Nethery of Hanailton, is visiting with Mr, and Mrs. F. J. Cook and other friends. Mrs. Melvin Taylor is recovering, nicely from her tonsil operation, which she had reecntly at the Clinton •hospi- tal. . Mr. Warren Bamford of Preston, is visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thos Bamford. Mrs. W. Kechnie has returned to her home at Blyth after spending a few weeks with her sister, Mrs. Walter Cook, Miss Jean Campbell and Miss Mau- reen Knox of Kitchener, spent. Christ- mas with the former's parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Campbell: Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Snell were Goderich visitors on Saturday. The Westfield school children gave a splendid program in the schoolhouse on Wednesday evening, to a full house, with Rev, Harqd Snell as chairman. Christmas carols were sung during the program.. by. all present, Among the numbers giVen were: Physical training by the boys; a diagtolue, "Reading the Blyth Standard"; ,dialogue, "A terrible catastrophe", "Canada's Christmas", "Doop and Snoop", "Santa's Helpers", The members of the Women's In- stitute were treated to ail. interesting and instructive address at their meet- ing on Friday. The guest speaker was Mrs. (Dr.) Hodd of Blyth, who told of the life and work at the Grenfell Mission at Harrington, Labrador. Mrs, Hodd is well qualified to speak on this subject as she and her husband spent many years serving in this field. She explained that Dr. IGrenfell went to Newoundland, opened his mission with headquarters at St. Anthony. This work spread along the Labrador coast Harrington being one of the mission stations. The mission conducted a hospital and orphanage and served the people of the community and district in a practical way as well as teaching them the Christain way of life. She told of the rugged beauty at Harring- ton and that the rocks were of a beauti- ful red and gold shade. The mode of travel is not similar to this country, in summer it is by boat and in the winter by clog team. The main occup- ation is fishing and cod is the big catch but many other varieties are caught in- cluding salmon and mackerel. The cod is salted in barrels and then split and sun dried. This is a very ticklish pro- cedure as they have-to be turned many times, Seal fishing is an industry there. They are caught in nets. They had a clothing store which was sup- plied by people from all over Canada and the people mine weekly to get their supplies. Believe it or not they have good gardens there. This is the result of the long days, the sun corning-up at two or three in the" morning. They plant in June and frosts come in Sept- ember, but they do not seem very