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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1946-02-28, Page 1Single Copies. Five Cents With Which is Amalgamated The Gerrie Vidette and Wroxeter News, r'f 751IP 477"' a But Lose First Game of Group Finals To Goderich In a rough-and-tumble game at Lucknow last week the Wingham Juniors were eliminated for the year when they lost by the score 'of 8-5 and on the round, 21-6, in the Junior "C" group play-offs, before 1,000 fans. On Monday night in the group fin- als the Goderich Juniors, on their home ice, gave-the Lucknow boys a surprise when they kept the famous Chin line scoreless arid won the game 6-•-.0. This was Lucknow's first defeat of the sea- son. PROBATIONER FOR MISSION FIELD The regular meeting of the B,Y.P. U. was conducted by Miss Laura Col- lar. who is leaving on Friday for Tor- onto, where she will serve her proba- tion as a prospective Missionary of the Sudan Interior Mission. Following prayer by Reg Collar, and a poem by Laura, choruses were en- joyed. A theme finding scripture con- test and quiz was followed by a quar- tette, composed of Laura, Betty, Reg and Frank Collar, "The Clock Struck 15" concluded the meeting. HEE CHANGED TO ANTI-TANK UNIT Goderich To Have Headquarters CPY, And 9$th, Battery Peace-time strength of the Renrve- Army in 1\4, D. 1, will be about one division, or almost twice its pre-war complement, according, to a statement issued last week at district headquar, tors. The division will include selected technical units and is one of the six announced 'recently by Hon, Douglas Abbott, K, C., P. C., minister of nat- ional defence. A Canadian Infantry division totals about 15,000 men. The previous' Re- serve Army organization in this dis- trict provided for about 8,000 all ranks. but was seldom at full strength, Some units will be- redesignated, others will disappear or be•absorbed in new units, several of which will be mustered in the reorganization. Dist- rict armouries will be modernized and some new bulidings will be acquired, according to the announcement, The 21st Field Regiment, R.C.A. is redesignated as the 21st. Anti-Tank RegiMent R.C,A., witri headquarters Company at Goderich. We under- stand for the present at least that the headquarter administrative staff 'will' remain in Wingham. The regiment will be made up of the following units: 99th Battery in Walkerton. 98th ,Battery in Goderich instead of Kincardine where it is at present. 99th Battery in. Wingham. 100th Battery in Listowel. Goderich will also have a Light Aid Detachment, which is a repair unit. "Units 'of the new reserve force will have the most Modern equipment for year-round training, At summer camp, they will be issued. with all the vehic- les, weapons and equipment with which they would be furnished on act, five service. As in the past, officers, warrant officers and ,N.C.O's. of the active Torce will be attached to each reserve unit, to assume most of the detail of administration. They will also assist units by carrying out specialist, officer and N.C.O. training." It is believed that administration will continue, in Most cases, 'ih the hands of the.present unit commanding Baptismal Service Sunday At the morning service of the Un- ited, Church on Sunday a baptismal service was held for Douglas Ross,, son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Howson, and John Terrence, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Green. • Served With United States Forces In Far East Two former Wingham boys, sons of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Boyle, are on their way home from the Far East. They received telegrams from both boys last week, that they had arrived in Los. Angeles from tile Phillipines. Irving Boyle, B. M. 2jc of the United States Navy, and Cpl. George Boyle of the 730th Engineer Corp. of the U. S., Army. Bakal.' boys arrived the same day unaware of the others arrival. Their parents are anxiously awaiting their BAPTIST CHURCH HOME WELCOMING President of Agricultural .Societies At the Annual Meeting of the On- tario Association of Agricultural So- cieties held in Toronto, Mr. Alex. Mc- Kague 'of Teeswater, was chosen Pres- ident, He was also appointed as their representative to the London Western Fair Board. Kinloss Reeve Replies to Welcome At the Good Roads Convention held in the Royal York Hotel. Toronto, on Tuesday, Reeve. Richard Elliott of Kinloss Township had the 'honour of replying to the address of welcome given to the convention by His Wor- ship Mayor Saunders of Toronto, Mr. Elliott is serving his twelfth year as Reeve of the Township, and, for seven, years has been a member of Bruce County Road Committee., Mr. Len Gauthier spent the week end with Mrs, Gauthier and Mr, and Mrs, C. B. Armitage. 00FORTH AUXILIARY FEBRUARY MEETING The Round-Robin Curling Compe- petition that has created so much in- terest in the Club all winter, is nearing a conclusion. Thirty rinks, divided in- to three sections of ten rinks each will soon find winners. Section one is now complete. In the play-offs E, Small's rink defeated 0. Haselgrove's rink and J, Mason's rink won from F. David- son's rink. ' In the final played on Tuesday night Mason's guartett nosed out Small's rink in a thrilling game that took an extra end to decide. Jack being under the weather, Chas. Elliott to• k his place as skip: The four sur- viving skips in section two are: C. El- liott, H. L. Sherbondy, E. Nash, R. Rae, and in section three, J. McKlb- bon, D. Kennedy, F. McCormick, C, Blatchford. Dance Thursday At The Royal ,T Music by Bert Worth and his CXNX Ambassadors. Admission Ladies, 50c; Gents, 76e. Operated On for Adenoids Bobby Currie, son of Cpl. and Mrs. George Currie of East Wawanosh, was operated on Wingham General Hospi-, tal for adenoids. Moved Family To Wingham Mr. prank 'Graham, last week mov- ed ,his family to town from Windsor. Mr, Graham will be employed at Fry & Blackball's 'Upholstering factory, Third Son Home From OverseaS Bandsman John E, Carr, son of Mr. and Ivim Geo, Carr arrived Inkne on Saturday eight. He returned on the Queen Elizabeth and is their third sott to come back from overseas ser- vice. Died At Pontiac, Mich. Mr. Chester ,Higgins of Tutnberry received a telegram front POrtii4C4 Mich,, Settle(*) telling him of •the death of his aunt, Mrs, Susan Craw, ford, who before her marriage was Susan Pallagh, daughter of the late Alexander and Mrs. Ballagh, who liv, ed at Teetwater and pill Cotta Tune- berry, BAPTIST WREN'S CIRCLE MEETS The February meeting of the Sr. Women's Mission Circle of the Bap- tist Church met at the home of Mrs. R, A, Currie with a very interesting: meeting being piepared. Miss Lewis was in charge. The meeting opened with the sing- ing of "Sitting by the Gateway of a Palace Fair", and Mrs, Lucas opened with prayer. Devotional was taken by Mrs, Collar speaking on the "In-, earnate Word", John/-14, Mrs. Fal- coner read the minutes and roll call. Business was then discussed. The topic was on hospital work in Akidu, taken by Mrs. Falconer, Pith- puram by Mrs, Rintoul, Chicole read, by Mrs, Pocock. This topic was very informative. Mrs. Pocock rendered a solo, en- titled, "Just a Little Help From You". which was much appreciated. Every- one then participated in a season of prayer after which hymn "There's a Call Comes Ringing" was sung, and Mrs. Pryce cicised with prayer. The hostess then _served a dainty lunch, and a social hour was spent. LOCAL AND PERSONAL .1•10•••••••••••1 Miss Elaine Walsh spent the week end, in Toronto. Mrs. W. J. Greer visited -..r.eho fri=ds in !Gorrie for a few days. Miss Donna Buchanan is holidaying in Detroit for a few days. Mri. Geo, Williams is visiting with her daughter. Mrs, Chas. Bates, Tor- onto. Mrs. Geo. Schaefer of Goderich, is visiting with her mother„ Mrs. John ,McCroo 1. s. G. Anderson of Caledonia, is visiting with her sister, Mrs. J. H. Crawford. Mrs. N. W. Wilson and daughter, Marian of Lucknow, are visiting with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Carr. Mr. Ralph Carr of Toronto and Geo, Carr of Hamilton, are visiting withar.r their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. C Mrs. L. Mettart of Cape Traverse, Prince Edward Island, visited at the home of Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Coutts last week. Miss Rose Coventry has returned t New York City, after having spent the past two weeks with her sister, Mrs. Griffin, Patrick St. Mrs. W. 5. Adams has returned home from Clarksburg, where she has spent some time with her mother, Mrs. Rowan, who is quite Mrs. John McGibbon of Guelph, is visiting with her parents, ,Mr. and Mrs. Harry Browne. She is relieving in McKibbon's Drug Store.. AUXILIARY ADOPTS ONE NEEDY FAMILY Plans Made For June Bale • ,1,1•••••!1•M. The February meeting of the Even- ing Auxiliary of the United Church was held at the home of Mrs. William Currie with an attendance of over thirty members. The Worship service was conducted by Miss Blanche Bennett. The scrip- ture lesson taken from St. John, Chap- ter 1, was read by Mrs. C. Lloyd. Mrs. 5. Reavie led in prayer. The hymn, The Heavens declare Thy g Glory Lord, was sung, after which Miss El- aine Walsh entertained with a piano solo entitled "When Day Is Done," Miss Katherifte McGregor reviewed a chapter from the African Study Book dealing with Christian Educae tion in the Angola Church. The pres-. ideet, Mrs. A. W. Irwin took the chair for the business period. Minutes of the last meeting were read by the Secretary. Miss M. Barbour and roll call responded to. The financial report was given by Mrs. 5, Reavie. Annual membership fees were pet!: and "Holiday Belle distributed." Allocation for the June bale was received and plats made regarding In addition to the regular work, the group decided to "adopt" ona of Europe's needy families and to send box of clothing from time to time, The meeting closed with the 'hymn, Come Thott Fount of Every Blessing, and prayer. Refteshmeete were served by the hostess and committee and a soeial time spent. -JJIES AT ME OF ONE HUNDRED AND BYE Former Resident of E. Wawanosh Passes in Restil, Wash. Eight tables .took part in the play at the weekly meeting of the Wing- ham Bridge Club. The results of the play was as follows: North and South-1st. Mrs. 0. Col- borne and Jack Mason; 2nd., Mrs, A, Wilson and 0. Haselgrove; 3rd,, Mrs. Gammage and Mrs. DuVal; 4th,, Mrs. H. C. MacLean and Don French; 5th., Iefrea'D. B. Porter and R. Holeden. East and West—Tied for 1st. and 2nd., Mrs. Brown •and Mrs. Hether- ington, D. Nasmith and W. W. Arm- strong; 3rd., Miss McCallum and Mrs. Nasmith; 4th., Mrs. H. Camp- bell and Geo. Williams; 5th., A. Wil- son and J. H. Crawford. Returned On the Queen Elizabeth, Another name missed on .the list of the Queen Elizabeth was Capt. Stew- art Russell, who arrived to on Saturday night to visit his parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Russell, Attending Good. Roads Convention The following left on Tuesday to attend the Good Roads Convention in Toronto. John 'W. Hanna, M.P,P., Mayor F. L. Davidson and Coun. Murray Johnston of town. Reeve Wal- ter Woods and the clerk, W R. Cru- ickshank from Turnberry, Stewart Mc- Burney, Road Superintendent of East Wawanosh. There passed away at Restil, Wash- ington, on February 12, an aged lady in the person of Ruben Densmore Syl- vester who had reached the age of 105 years and eight months. She was born in Rawden, Nova Scotia, in 1840 and in 1851, with the rest of the. family, left Nova Scotia and came to live in East Wawanosh. She was married to Dieu Donna Sylvester, a veteran of the American Civil War oand lived in Pasco, Wash., later. moving to Spokane. Wash. She remembered, distinctly when Abraham Linebin was shot and retained all her faculties almost to the end. She was the oldest War Bond purchaser in the United States. Mrs. Sylvester was an aunt of Miss Phoebe Densmore of town and will be remembered by many in E. Wawan- osh, BRIDGE CLUB. BED CROSS START MEMBERSHIP DRIVE Campaign Being Conducted In Every Ontario Branch, March 1 to 9 • mom.mma.offloweia. Fighting men back from the World battlefields are telling how the Red Cross was there to aid and comfort them, often to save their jives. Now' the Canadian Red Cross is conducting March 1 to 9, a Membership Drive in every Branch in Ontario, so that those who extended such solid sup- port during the war years, may help ,keep Red Cross strong in peace. For in peace.as well as war the great hum- anitarian work of the Red Cross enlist go on, such as the operation of Red Cross Lodges, of Outpost Hospitals: the training of women in Home Nurs- ing and First Aid, the relief of disas- er; the teaching of nutrition, the op- eration of a Visiting Homemakers Ser- vice, • To aid the war veteran is one of the first tasks of Red Cross; Such assist ance may be anything'from an advance of money so that his next of kin in a far away city may visit hiM when he is seriously fl1 in hospital, to provid- ing a flitch needed 'denture. Red Cross acts in an advisory capacity, refers the newly returned veteran to the right twenty, The Red Cross flies a soldier 'to the bedside of a seriously ill Wife, Or .arranges for a mother to fly to her gravely ill son before an operation, Sometimes an emergency grocery or- der and coal for a family of a veteran during the period between his dis. 'Charge and his gratuities ton-inmate, are provided, when ,the• dependent's theque is slow in coining after a vet, emit has entered hospital, Red Cross sees that the fatnily are fed propetly; in spite of all the agencies govern, :mental and voltintatY set up to aid hint, the veteran will alwaye appeal to the Add Cross and never in Witt Subscriptions $2.00 Per Yaw IA/INGHAM, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 1940 .1111110111111111•11.MMINWNRIMINOVII~4••••••16, HECTOR MACKAY DIES IN HUNDREDTH YEAR UDR PUTS OUT LIONS MILIEU WINGHAM JUNIORS LADIES' MIT 1.1.,..,••••••••••••• WING11101 INDIANS IN THE PLAYOFFS Will Play Here Again on Friday ' Evening Wingham Indians will tangle with the Mitchell Sextette on Wednesday evening in Mitchell, the game being called for 8.30 sharp. This is the se- cond in the series for the Senior In- termediate Championship of the W.O. A.A. This series is the best four out of seven games. Friday evening here will be hockey night again when both clubs resume the series. On Monday the local entry won in overtime 6-4 so come out and cheer your home team to another victory. PARENTS SPEND ANXIOUS HOUR Mr. and Mrs. Win. Brooks spent a few anxious hours one ,day last week when their threeeyear-old son, Jerry could not be located. He had wand- ered away from home and got on a farmer's sleigh at Carmichael's Gro- cery. It wasn't until they had reach- ed the B Line that he was noticed on the sleigh. He was told how to get home but took the wrong road and walked through the snow to the ceme- tery and past it. He was finally locat- ed at the farm ,of John Kelly. Dental Office Will Be Closed The dental office of Dr. A. W. Ir- win will be closed from March 4th to 7th inclusive, J. M. Game, Public School Inspector, Explained High School Districts Addressed Brussels Veterans East Wawanosh Loses Its Oldest Resident One of the best known men in this community passed away on Sunday at his home in East Wawanosh after an illness covering the past few months. Nearing his hundredth birthday in July, 'he retained his faculties until the last, often asking for one or another of his life-long acquaintances, He will long be remembered for his happy dis- position, as he always had a smile or a chuckle or joke to cheer others along the way. For many years he drew cream with his team of horses, for the Whitechurch Creamery, and was well known far and near, He was Dorn in Invernessshire in Scotland, coming to this land when seven years old with his parents, the late Mr, and Mrs. John Mackay and other members of the family, who set- tled in Zorra township near Wood- stock, When eighteen years old, he came to Behnore, and sixty-nine years ago married Catherine MacDonald, who predeceased him three years ago. They lived for a time in Kinloss, but thirty-nine years ago moved to East Wawanosh. To them were born six sons and six daughters, with one son dying in in- fancy. All the others, are still living, and all but three, John and Mrs. Mar- kle from the west, and Angus in India, being present for the funeral. His sons are, John of Wawota, Sask.; Dan of Guelph; Charles of Dunnville; Angus, a Missionary in Jansi, India; 1Gordon of Wingham, and his daughters, Chris- tena, Mrs. A. E. Purdon. Whitechurch Sarah, Mrs, Jas. Markle, Hamilton; Miss Agnes, who was his faithful nur- se and companion, at home; Annetta, Mrs. Robt. Mowbray of Kinloss; Cas- sie, Mrs. George Markle, of Bender, Sash., and Miss Bertha of Toronto. He had thirty-nine' grandchildren and thirty great grandchildren, The funeral service is being held this afternoon (Wednesday) in.' the Whitechurch Presbyterian Church at 2 o'clock, with his pastor, Rev. A. H. Wilson, in charge of the services. In- terment in Wingham cemetery. At a banquet at Brussels last week, tendered to the returned veterans, Mr. W. W. Armstrong. President of the Wingham Legion, was the guest speaker. Eastern Star Held Euchre The Eastern Star held a very suc- cessful Euchre Party. in the Oddfel- low's Hall. on Monday evening. 24 tables took part in the play, with Mrs. Champion winning 1st. prize for the ladies and Mrs, Frank Sturdy, 2nd. Mr. Ed. Harrison was high for the men and Mr. W. J. Brown was sec- ond. The lucky draw was won by Mrs, P. Stainton. FINES LEVIED FOR GAME INFRACTIONS At the police court held here on Friday, Magistrate Otto McClevis lev- ied fines for infractions of the Games and Fisheries Act of $10.00 and costs each, against Gordon Mengge of Sea- forth; Bill Gordon, R. R. 2, Brussels; Grover Clare, Blyth. Prosecutions were made by Provin- cial Game and Fisheries Overseer, W. H. Cantelon, of Wingham. CURLERS HOLD ROUNDAIBIN, Attended Banquet In. Toronto ' Mr. Reuben Appleby attended the annual meeting and banquet of the State Farm Mutual Automobile Insur- ance Co,, of Toronto,. which was held on Thursday'at the Royal York Hotel. Mr. Appleby received a bonus for be- ing second high in 'production when he sold over 450 policies in 1945. Enters London Partnersbip Capt. T. B. Stewart, who. for nearly three years, was the Training Officer for the 21st Field Regiment here, and recently received his Army discharge, has entered into partnership with J. B. McDonnell, Insurance Adjuster, of London. The new firm will operate tinder the name of Bourke McDonnell Sr.Co., with offices in the Dundas Building, Dundas Street, London. United Church V: P. U. The Young People of Wingham United Church held their weekly get- together on Sunday night, February 24, at 8.15,, Accompanied by Jim Hall and led by De Miller, the group enjoy- ed a lively sing-Song. Following the sing-song, Leslie Mae Wall rendered a pleasing piano selection. Slides, strafing the "New York's Fair" were under the direction of Miss A. Heard. A Biblical contest under the direction of Miss A. Heard concluded the pro- grain. The meeting closed with the Mizpalt bcnedictiop. Ladies Night was celebrated by the Lions Club on Monday evening by the regular luncheon held at Yemen's Grill. A large crowd of Lions and guests was present. Lion Jack MC- Kibbon, First Vice-President, presid- ed and welcomed all I the guests on be- half of the Club. . Lion Harley Crawford was accorded a Lions Roar on his entry to the din- ner on account of being the newest daddy. Miss Dorothy Hamilton fav- ored the gathering With two pleasing solos. Tailtwister Omar Haselgrove, on the job, announced that he had a big question to settle. He hoped to arrive at a final conclusion this even- ing and to help solve the question, he called the four Lionesses with their Lions to the front and subjected them to a quiz contest to determine whether the female sex were more The ladies won the contest. All the men were fined for displaying their ignorance. Messrs. Don Jeffs, Don Nasmith Mike McPhail, Dr. A. W. Irwin were weiconied as new members to the Club and were promised their initiation cere- monies would be duly carried out at the next meeting. It was agreed on recommendation of the Directors that regular meetings be held on Monday evenings. Lion Harley Crawford introduced two distinguished and talented enter- tainers Mme. Sonya de la Trash and Count al Rubbish lust returned from successful appearances at the Stork Club in New York. They were re- ceived with great applause by the Licins and graciously consented to present a fine piano duet in the classic manner. For an encore they,presented a num- ber in a lighter vein. Tailtwister Omar felt that a num- ber of Past Presidents should be call-, ed upon „to show tbeir talents and called upon Lions Wilf. French, Stan Hall, Bill, Galbraith and. Harley Craw- ford to take up positions at the front. Each was in turn called upon to read selections taken from the school primers. Lion Stewart Beattie acted as judge and after careful consider- ation he awarded the first prize to Lion Harley for his recital of the Cradle Song. No doubt the great feel- ing displayed by Lion Harley won the prize, a. kewpie rattle. Lion Wilf. French .won second place and was awarded the prize, a tin of shoe polish with a tag attached containing the ad- vice that "If you can't shine at the head—shine at the feet". Mr. Hugh Gage favored the gather- ing with three fine violin solos which were very much appreCiated.. Lion Omar summoned a Lions quartette, Bill ,McCool, Jack Reavie, Dr. Geo, Ross and Harry Gibson and two num- bers met with the approval of the gathering, Lion Harold Vaitor Pym presided at the piano and singing of the evening was led by Lion Tamer Jack Reavie. Lion Bob Hobden in- troduced the guest speaker of the ev- ening, Mr. 5. M. Game, Public School Inspector from Walkerton, Mr. Game thanked the Lions for their hospitality and took as his sub- ject "High School Districts". He trac- ed the commencement of the township echool areas and the experience that larger units of education worked out well in the public schools. With the greatly increased grants from the De- partment of Education,-education was much to the fore and larger high schOO1 districts were being formed. He pointed out that as at present, Wing- ham High School District merely took in the Town of Wingham. It was true that outside pupils were 'probably equal in number or exceeded in num- ber the pupils from the town, Tuition for these pupils was paid by the .Coun- ty and in turn by tile Townships. Ex- perience had shown that with a larger High School District, taking in Maley of the adjoining townships, a much (Continued on page Five) Euchre and Dance At Sacred, Heart Parish Hall, Mon- day evening, March 4th. Farrier's Or, eitestra. Lunch will be Served, Hospital Ati$tillary Meeting The regular meeting of the Ladies Auxiliary 'to the Wingham Othetal Hospital), will be held in the Council Char-11'6er, on Monday afternoon, Mat. di 4t11.,. 'at 8 o'clock, arrival in Wingliatn. Rev. John Lucas Gave the Welcome Address . _ .........--. , On Thursday evening a large group of relatives and friends gathered to welcome the boys of the congregation. Rev. J. N. H. 'Norton, pastor of the church, ably acted as chairman. The meeting opened with the hymn, "Praise Him" after which Mr. Jas. Stapleton opened with prayer. Mr. Norton then gave a fitting address and Miss Vivian McLean ‘,elcomed the boys on behalf of the B.Y,P.U,k: and invited each one to attend the weekly meetings of the B.Y.P.U. Mr. Fal- coner then on behalf of the Sunday School and Church welcomed each one and asked them to join each Sunday our Sunday Seho61. Rev. Norton then welcomed Mr, Lucas and asked him to give his ad- dress and he very capably welcomed each one and said he knew it was an answer to, prayer. How thankful we should be that all the boys were spared to return when so many didn't. He then spoke On three Services and this was much enjoyed by all. Mr, Norton thanked Mr. Lucas for his splendid rettarke. Mr. and MrS.13kooks then favoured with a musical program after which Mrs, Frank Collar gave a read- ing. A Male quartette representing the civilian life by Mr, Lutes, the IMPORTANT NOTICE Army by Frank Cellar. the Navy by Glen 'Sehiefele, the Airforce by Mt. To All Owners Of Revolvers and Norton who served in the 1st World Pistols . War, and this was very much appree- *-- Wed. ,Mr. and Itiirs, Brooks again All Revolvers and Pistols must be favoured with a musical teeet after ne-registered every five years. Exam- which' Mrs, Walter Podoek sang a inc your registration' certificate which should read "This certificate expires July 1st, 1.950. If certificate expired July 1st., 1844, it should be renewed immediately, War Souvenirs should be registered immediately as the law is being areeinled to provide heavy penalties to the owners of unregistered pistols and revolvers. T, W. PLATT, 'Chief Constable, Town of Witighattt. solo which was much enjoyed, all joined in singing"Under His Wing" followed with the Doxology, Mt. Nor- ton invited all to the Sunday Scheel room where gables and Radio view took place, when -each one of the boys gave a few Words, title Was con. ducted by Mrs. Footle, while the games and Bible Quiz was conducted by Mr, Brooks. After these a dainty lunch was served and all enjoyed a happy time of fellowship together, The Goforth Auxiliary of St. And- news Prcebytcriat church met at the home of Mrs, Ronald Rae, Tuesday evening, February 19th. The presi- dent, Mrs. D. Murray, opened the meeting with h call to worship. Miss Agnes Williamson read the scripture, after which Miss Myrtle Deans led in prayer. The Offertory prayer was given by Mrs. Ronald Rae. The hew Study Book, `"Daughter of Asia", was introduced in a 'very interesting man- tier by Mrs, 14'. Stualltuan and Mrs. C. MacLean. After the closing hymn the benediction was protmeeced, by Mrs, Murray. A social bout followed,