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BLUEVE VICTOR DISOWN WHITECHURC11 JOHN BUNTED BELMORE Public School Concert Amidst a lovely Yuletide setting of red and green a cozily lighted fire- place complete with Christmas stock- ings and a gaily decorated tree, the annual Public Sch000l concert was a great success on the evening of Thurs- day,.Dee. 20th., in the Town Hall.. In splitof the frosty night a goodly num- ber of parents and friends enjoyed the Carol singing, recitations, solos, dia- logues, monologues, chorus singing and rhythm Band numbers and a novel wreath drill in all of which the pupils excelled themselves. Rev. J. L. Foster acted as chairman and expressed appreciation for the as- sistance given by Mr. Phil Durst, at the door, Miss Margaret Wearring at the piano and all others who helped in any way. Prititipal Harold Hamil- ton and Mrs. G. A, Wearring teacher of the primary room, were especially commended for their fine work. in pre- paring the concert. One highlight of the evening which afforded both the donors and receivers a great deal of pleasure was the ,pres- entation of a Writing Desk and Elec- tric Iron to Mr. and Mrs. Hamilton in lionetir of their recent marriage, The address for this community gift was, read by one of the pupils, Lyle Hart, and presentation was made by Santa Claus who arrived at that moment, well received by the children, Mr. Hamilton expressed a very warm thank you to which Mrs. Hamilton added her appreciation for the kindness shown them. Santa then distributed partels and oranges to the children. All round the public school concert was a complete success and was thoroughly enjoyed by all. United' Church Annual Social There was a good attendance of the Annual Sunday School Concert and Social which was held in the school rbtith of the 'United Church On Friday night, A gaily lighted tree with dust'. era of bells and streamers in the seas., oWs colors gave the school room a fit16 setting for the programme over which Mr. Harold Hamilton presided, Mr, G. A, Wearring led in the Carol • HEALTHY NEW YEAR It was a Merry Christmas, but will it be a happy New Year? You can 'help make a healthy year by an- swering that Christmas Seal letter. Buy the Seals that fighotsist.uber- cul Buy and Use Christmas Seals U . MeTAVISII, B.A.' Teeswater; Ontarid Barrister, Notary Public and Conveyancer. Office: Gator: House, Wrmseter every Thursday afternoon 1,30 to 4.30 and by appointment. Phone -- TeesWater 120J. Jo W, BUSIIFIELD Barrister, Solicitor, Notary, Etc. Money to Loan Office litleyer Block, Wingham HARRY MITRE Licensed Embalmer and Funeral Director Furniture and Funeral Service Ambulance Service Phones: Day 109W. Night 1093. FREDERICK A. PARKER OSTEOPATH Offices: Centre St., Wingham Osteopathic and Electric Treat. nients, Foot Technique, Phone 272. Winghana. THEIR ROAD TO Two trillion or more motorists from the States visit us each year ... thousands for the sheer beauty of our countryside. Let's see to it that our hospitality matches the perfection of our lakes and hills. WHAT CAN DO'? The answer is—plenty! Here are some of the things anybody can do. The suggestions come from a well-known Ontario hotelman. 1: Find out all about what your own neighbourhood offers and become a booster. 2. Write your friends in the States about Ontario, show them when they come that you're really proud of your province. 3. Try to make all our visitors glad they came, and be really enthu- siastic about it. 4. If they ask for information or directions, take time to answer them fully and graciously. 5. In any businp_kc dealings you may have with them, remember Cana- da's reputation for courtesy and fairness depends on you. 6. To sum it all up, just follow the "Golden Rule!" ••••• • . ' , • • , " Worth his weight in Actually the ovine Oh-, tali?), in pre-war years, 'profited to almost the same extent from toil- riot business as it did from the gold mining industry, It is Up' to each of us to 'see that this • business goes bit growing. This tliagranz based on figures supplied by. the Hotel .A,s86- elation, shows how everyone benefits from the Ontario tourist income. Every tourist dollar is shared this way , . 1, Hotels; 2. Retail stores; 3. Restau- rants; 4, Taxes, etc; 5. Aniusements'; 6. Garages. 'It works both ways! They treat us royally when we visit them „ can't do less than return the compli- ment. Retnemloer that it costsmoney to lake a holiday, so let's see they get a good return for every penny they spend in. Canada. On Sidney Day Bruce Peninsula. Ontario. IT'S EVERYBODY'S BUSINESS 4 • 'ea'p Le, ieo4e.e.ito-/ "toes make them want to tome hock!'" Ptibildieci in The Public InterOs1 by John Labatt timitecl ."".""""..RIVOMP...1.44414.4144,..4timpr-,-.1444-44.44-7 4 .4 Thursday, 27tl 1945 WING ADVANCg-TM$ PAGE SEVE0 L.A.C. Cliff Denny of Montreal, and Mrs. Denny and Nancy Eileen, of Rip- ley, spent the holiday with Mr. and Mrs. Vern Denny. Miss jean. MacDonald of Toronto, is holidaying with her mother, Mrs. Vern MacDonald. • Mrs Laurie VanVelsor of the C. S. staff is spending this week with her mother at Clifford. Mrs. Gordon Grieg received word frorri.. her husband, Sgt. G. Greig to say he expected to reach Canada, Dec. 26th., on the Queen Elizabeth. Mrs. Jack Barlow received a cable cable from.her husband to say he ex- pected to sail for Canada, Dec. 22nd. Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Moffatt and family spent Christmas with the form- er's parents in Toronto, a very special occasion this year, as Mr. and Mrs. Moffatt Sr., on that day celebrated their golden wedding anniversary. Phil Durst held the lucky ticket on the draw sponsored by the Legion at Wingham. The prize was a 13 lb. Turkey. The local Women's Institute sent a bale of clothing to Fort to last J. Os CRAWFORD Barrister, Solicitor, Notary, 'Etc. Bonds, 'Investments & Mortgages Wingbarn :01 Ontario , ,• DONALD IL BLUE Experienced Auctioneer Limited for Oountles of ntinozst & mitt All stdes capably tidied Ili o, Ont PhOtie 49. week. The members thank all those who made donations. Miss Ellen Young, who suffered a fractured hip resulting from a fall in her home recently, is now a patient in Listowel Memorial Hospital, Miss Rona VanVelsor of Weston, is spending this week with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. E. VanVelsor. Congratulations and Good Wishes to Mi. T. K. Powell, a former resident of Turnberry, who on Friday, celebrated his 99th birthday. Miss Mae aDvidson is spending this week with Mr. and Mrs, Gavin David- son, Oshawa. 411.441,100,01•411 • Christmas Service United Church attractively decorat- ed in'keeping with the season, a lovely Christmas tree in the'back ground and baskets of fresh flowers made a lovely setting for morning service, when Rev. J. L. Foster spoke on "The Miracle of Christmas" basing his remarks on• the first chapter of St. John's Gospel. The choir under the direction of Mr. G. A. Wearring with Miss Mary Gibson as organist, sang two numbers. The Birth of Our Saviour, by Treeman„ and Peacefully :51unther by Creswell, Tak- ing solo parts were Miss Thelma Den- Ay, Miss .1e0.11 Moffat and Mr. a. A. Wearring, Mrs. Hart, W. A, President The annaul meeting of the Women's Association of the United Church was held in the church parlours, Tuesday of last week, The president, Mrs, Chas. McCutcheon, presided and opened the ;fleeting with the singing of the hymn "Go Labor On". The Christmas story as found in St, Luke's gospel was read by the president. Rev, J. L. Foster led in prayer, Sixteen members an- swered the roll call, and very encour- aging reports were read by the secre- tar, Mrs. Leslie Douglas and treasur- er, Mrs. Allister Green. During 1945 $299,91. was raised and expenditures were $95,69, There were 22 members on the roll for 1945, Eleven quilts were quilted. A play was presented. The society was responsible for redec- orating the church schoolroom, Sup- pers served to an insurance group and Lions Club was a means of raising funds, A gift of $25.00 was noted to- wards the church funds. Rev. j. L. Foster presided over the election of of- ficers Sind the following will carry on the work for 1946. President—Mrs, Wm. Hart; Vice-Pres.—Mrs, Harvey McMichael; Secretary—Mrs, Leslie Douglas; Assistant—Mrs. C. McCut- cheon; Treas.—Mist Allister Green; Assistant—MrS. W. T. MacLean; Or-. ganist—Mrs. Harvey McMichael; aud- itors—Mrs, A. Moffatt, !Miss Gertie Bush; Flower Committee—Mrs, James Douglas, Ivirs. Vern MacDonald; Man- se Committee, The Executive, Words of appreciation were spoken of retiring officers especially the President, Mrs. C. Mutcheon, who has carried on so efficiently for the past four years, The meeting was brought to a close with prayer, by the pastor, Rev. J. L. Foster, Mrs, MacLean and. Mrs. Mof- fat who arranged the meeting served a delicious chicken dinner which was enjoyed by all present, St.. James Christmas Party The basement of St. James Anglican Church was the scene of a happy gath- ering on the evening of Dec. 18th, when the Women's Guild played hos- tess to a group of- children and their parents. The centre of attraction was was a beautifully decorated Tree com- plete with lights. After the singing of Carols, Rev. G. K, Nobes spoke on the Canadian Carol, written by St. Jean de Brebeauf, in 1643, for the Her- ron Indians, whom he served as Rec- tor. A short programme was provided by Marilyn and Grace Paulin, Jackie Gibson, Mrs. H. Hamilton, Mrs. G, K. Nobes, Mrs. C. Lawrence, Mrs. H. V. McKenney and ,Mrs. H. I. Durst. More Carols were sung and the children were treated to bags of goodies and choco-' late milk, Refreshments were served and a social hour enjoyed. The sing- ing of the National Anthem brought the pleasant evening to a close. Singing after which, Marlene Smith, gave the welcome to all, Recitations .songs, Monologues were given by the younger members, Rev, j, L. Foster favoured with a solo, "There's a Song, in the Air", Two amusing short plays A mouse to the rescue and out of the, window is down were put on by the Young People's Union, L, Pos.: to, as superintendent .of the Sunday School thanked all who in any way had helped with the success of the evening, A grand march with Miss Margaret' Wearring at the piano brought Free-. Will offerings to the "Teapot" to fur- ther the work of the Sunday School. Santa Claus arrived in good tife to de- light the children with gifts and treats, The Teachers and Officers served a lunch bringing the Annual S, S. Christ- mas Tree and Social to a close. Farm Forum Meeting The fourth line Farm Forum of Turnberry held their weekly meeting on Monday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs, Morrison Sharpin. A review of the Health Insurance plan brought an interesting discussion, Refresh- ments were served and the group en- joyed progressive euchre. Mrs. E. Nichol and Mr. John McTavish hold- ing the high score, S. S. No. 2 Turnberry Concert Turnberry 5, S. No. 2, held their Christmas Tree and Entertainment on Thursday evening last. The usual Christmas ree was loaded with inter- esting parcels and treats which Santa Claus distributed. The newly ,decor- ated walls of the school room were hung with attractive pictures of Santa Claus. Admired by many was the 'Art' displayed on the blackboards depicting the Three Wise Men, scenes from Jer- usalem. A Christmas Tree with the children playing around it and the Candle cut outs which adorned the windows. Of special mention was the Carol Singing of all the pupils, also a dance by four girls in the costume of the Hollander. Dialogues, pantomin- es, recitations were given, The whole programme was put on in -fine order without a chairman And showed excel- lent training on the part of the teacher, Miss Ifala Thacker and music super- visor, Mrs, Pickcil, Lunch was served and dancing enjoyed, local talent pro- viding the music. January W. Meeting The January meeting of Wroxeter Women's Institute will be held at the horne.-of Mrs. J. N, Allen, on Thurs.. day, January '3rd„ at $ p.m, Motto, If we cannot do great things we can ,do small timings' in a great way, Mrs, T. Burke will have charge of Current Events, Roll Call—A New Year's Resolutionl, Topic—Book Review by Mrs. Gilbert Howse, Mrs, H. I. Durst will have charge of the music period. MORRIS COUNCIL Morris Township Council met on Saturday, December 15th., in the Township Hall with all the members present. The Reeve presided, The minutes of the last meeting were read and adoptd on motion of Chas. Coul- tes and Wm. Spier. Moved by Harvey Johnston second- ed by Chas. Coultes that S. W. Arch- ibald, 0. L, S. be engaged as Muni- cipal Engineer for the Township of Morris.—Carried. Moved by Chas. Coultes seconded by Jas, Michie that the road bills as presented by the Road Superintendent be paid.—Carried, Moved by Chas, Coultes seconded by Jas. Michie that the meeting ad- journ to meet again on January 14th,, 1946, at 10 a.m.—Carried. The following accounts were paid:— County of Huron, taxes, $16,976.05; Brussels Telephone, $3,092.34; Blyth Telephone, $772.00; McKillop Tele- phone, $12,00; W. V. Roy, (Federation of Agriculture), $178,92; Brussels Post, (Printing Contract), $95.00; W. C. Hackwell, (Walton Street Lights), $9.30; Dept. of Health, (Insulin), $3,76; Geo, Martin, (Revising Voters' Lists), $46,25; Lyle Hopper, (attending court), $6.50; Municipal World (supplies), $2,08; .Village of Brussels, (Division court), $10,00; Ivan McArter, (care- taking), $15.00; Cecil Wheeler, (sal, cry), $120,00; Jas. Michie, (salary). $75.00; Chas. Coultes, (salary), 05.00"; Harvey Johnston, (salary), $75.00; Wm. Spier, (salary), $75,00; Nelson Higgins, (salary), $154.00; (Relief Officer), $25.00; (Financial Statement) $10.00; (Stamps, Stationery, etc), $1.2.; George Martin, (salary), $222.75; (pos- tage), $25.00; (Drains), $10.00; (Com- missions), $4.30; Robert Bird, (Evans Drain), $24,00; Cecil Wheeler, (Tele- phone Calls), $3.68; Robert Michier (Weed Inspector), $1,95; Mrs. Sellers, (refund of dog tax), $2.00; Mrs. Wm. Elston, (refund of dog tax), $2.00; Ken Shurrie, (refund of dog tax), $2.00; Mrs, Russell Sundercock,. (re- fund of dog tax), $2.00; A, H, Erskine, (fees for collecting taxes) $97.06; School Attendance Officer, $12.00. Geo, Martin, Clerk, WROXETER Mr. and Mrs. J. N. Allen also Mrs. 'T, G. Hemphill, spent part of this week with Mrs. J, J. Allen and child- ren in Toronto. Miss Georgina McMichael of the neral Hospital Staff, in Toronto ent the Christmas holidays with her •mother, Mrs. Thos. MoMichael. Rev. J. L. and Mrs. Foster, the Manse, spent Christmas Day with members of their family at Ilderton. Miss'Sillian 'Neil of Toronto, was a -holiday ,guest of Mr. W. A. Sawtell and Miss Helen SawtelL Mrs: J. Lovell left on Monday for Hamilton, where she will spend the 'Christmas, holidays with friends. _Corp, Gladys. Musgrove of Trenton, -is holidaying with her parents, Mr. ,and Mrs. 'Jeff Musgrove. Flying Officer Dean Gibson and Mrs. Gibson ,of London, are spending -this week with the former's parents, and Mrs, W. G. Gibson. Mr. and, Mrs. Harold Hamilton, -spent. Christmas Day with •Mr. and 'Mrs. Herman Nethery ofEelgrave, usiness and Professional Directory J. A. FOX Chiropractor' and Drugless Therapist. RADIO= EOWPMENT COMPLETE. HEALTH SERVICE Phone 191. K. M. MatENNAN 'veterinary Surgeon Office •--..Mittule Stir OPpOsite and touth of the 'United Church. 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