The Wingham Advance-Times, 1946-05-30, Page 1DISTRICT GOVERNOR
VISITS LIONS CLUB
Plans Made For Transportation Of
Cubs and Scouts To London
A regular Lions Luncheon was held
at the Yemen Grill on Monday even-
ing. Lion Stan Hall was in charge of
the Luncheon and welcomed guests of
the Club, Murray Rae; just home from
overseas, and George C. Allen, recently
returned from service with the Amer-
ican 'Army in the Phillipines, Leslie
Beattie, recently returned from over-
seas, Lion J. H. Kinkead, of the Gode-
rich Lions, District Governor Dalton
Higgs of St. Thomas, and Mr. Gordon
Reid of London.
Lion Jack McKibbon led the sing-
ing with, Lion Bill Connell at the piano.
A quartette, Lions Omar Haselgrove,
Harry Gibson, Bob Hobden and Jack
McKibbon favored with a good num-
ber.
The second meeting in June was de-
signated as Ladies Night. Lion Wilf.
Hamilton had agreed to head up the
Clothing Drive to be held at a later
date. It was agreed that a Zone din-
ner be held in Owen Sound in October
and this would include the ladies.
Lion Stan Hall announced that not-
ice had been received of the visit of
Lady Baden-Powell at London on
June 7th. Many Cubs and Scouts
might wisli,to attend. It was agreed
that arrangements be drawn up by the
Executive Committee.
Deputy District Governor Fred
Spry introduced the guest speaker of
the evening, District Governor Dalton
Higgs of St. Thomas.
Lion Dalt. brought greetings from
Lions International and recalled some
recent figures in connection with
Lions Clubs. There were now 5400
Clubs in 16 countries with a total
membership of 285,000 Lions. Mem-
bers were scattered all over the world.
He drew attention to the annual Lions
Convention at Niagara Falls and also
to the International. Convention at
Philadelphia in July. He urged the
Club to support the candidate for third
vice-president. A Canadian was run-
ning for this office this year and he
felt that all Canadian Lions should get
behind him.
He pointed out that a full time di-
rector of recreation could now be ap-
pointed in Towns with the govern-
ment making a substantial contribu-
tion to the cost. Fund raising activi-
ies were discussed and he told of var-
ious plans being successfully used by
other Clubs. The Wingham Club
were congratulafed on their good
work as shown in the reports being
sent in from time to time. He felt
that this was a good time for Lions
to rededicate themselves to carry out
the good work as designated in the
Lions Code of Ethics.
Lion Jack Hanna introduced a mot-
ion for a vote of thanks to Lion Dalt.
for his fine address. Lion Dr. Red-
mond seconded the motion and recall-
ed that during his recent visit in the
United States he found that plans were
being made in many communities for
improved conditions for the younger
people. In this way juvenile delin-
quency would be reduced and he was
glad that Lion Dalt had emphasized
this angle. Lion Stan. Hall conveyed
the vote of thanks to Lion Dalt, The
meeting closed , with the usual song
and the Lions Roar.
PRESBYTERIAL MET.
AT WHITECHURCH
Mrs. A. G, Reid, of Teeswater Was
Re-elected President—Allocation
Exceeded By $500.00
The 32nd annual meeting. of the
Maitland Presbyterial Women's Mis-
sionary Society of the Presbyterian
Church in Canada was held on Tues-
day of last week in, Chalmers Church,
Whitechurch. The President, Mrs.
Guthrie Reid, presided at both ses-
sions. Devotional exercises were con-
ducted 'by members from Gorrie on
the theme, "Christ for Canada". The
morning session was devoted to hear-
ing reports from the Presbyterial Sec-
retaries, and a forum on missionary
topics conducted by Mrs. A. McAuley.
Members from South Kinloss, Gorrie
and Teeswater led in prayer.
The afternoon .meeting was opened
with a devotional period led by mem-
bers of the Lucknow auxiliary on the
theme, ",Christ For All The World".
Mrs. C. H. McDonald gave a review
of the year's work in the different de-
partments. The treasurer's statement,
presented by Mrs. John Bell of Kincar-
dine, showed that $4,000 had been rais-
ed by the Presbyterial, exceeding the
allocation by $500, Mrs. A. G. Reid,
Mrs. A. McAuley and Mrs. C. H. Mc-
Donald gave a detailed report of the
Provincial W.M.S. annual meeting at
London last week. .
The highlight of the afternoon was
the address by Mrs. John Williams of
Toronto, who spoke on "Voices", bas-
ed on I air. 4-10, and dealing with
the voices of power, progress, purpose,
opportunity, and authority. Her ad-
dress was a stirring appeal and chall-
enge to the women of the W.M.S.
Closing words were given by the Pres-
ident, and Mrs. F, Sanderson, Wrox-
eter, presented the report of the cour-
tesy committee.
Following the report of the nomin-
ating committee, Mrs. Williams con-
ducted the installation -of officers, who
are: Honorary President, Miss Ma-
thers, Kincardine; President, Mrs. A.
G. Reid, Teeswater; Vice-Presidents,
Mrs. A. McAnley, Ripley; Mrs. C. Mc-
Carroll, ,Molesworth; Mrs. John Camp-
bell, Molesworth; Mrs. Russell, Luck-
now, and Mrs. McWhinney, Dungann-
on; Treasurer, Mrs. John Bell, Kin-
cardine; Recording Secretary, Mrs, R.
Mowbray, Whitechurch; Correspond-
ing Secretary, Mrs. C. H. McDonald,
Lucknow; Finance, Mrs. William
Black, Kincardine; Mission Band, Miss
M, McDougall, Lucknow and Mrs. Mc-
Carroll, Molesworth; Y.W.A. and
Girls, Mrs, D, B. Cram, Teeswater;
Home Helpers, Mrs. A. A. J. Simpson,
Kintail; Students, Mrs. Donald Rae,
Wingham; Life Membership, Mrs. R.
Thomson, Brussels; Glad Tidings,
Mrs. H. McGee, Wingham; Supply,
Mrs. William Douglas, Lucknow;
Welcome and Welfare, Mrs. W. Mc-
Donald, Ashfield; Literature and Lib-
raryw, Miss Grace Richardson, Lang-
side; Press, Miss M. Olive Scott,
Bluevale; Historian, Mrs. R. ,McWhin-
ney, Dungannon,
Mrs. Robert Mowbray extended
warm words of welcome. She told
that the village had received its name
from the fact that the first church
erected in that neighborhood was a
white frame building. Greetings from
the Huron-Maitland Presbytery were
brought by Rev. A. H. Wilson. Mrs.
Shortt of Kincardine, closed the meet-
ing with prayer.
COLLECTION QUOTA
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Ontario Asked ;To Contribute Six
Million Pounds
The Hon, Ru,4ell T. Kelley, Pro-
vincial Chairman of the National
Clothing Collection for Ontario an-
nounced that the Ontario quota has
been set at 6 million pounds.
As the Province has a population of
four million, if the quota is to be ach-
ieved, every man, woman and child
must donate at least one and a half
pounds of serviceable wearing apparel
or bedding said 'Mr. Kelley, Unless
Ontario, and the rest of Canada, to-
gether with other of the World's more
fortunate populations, answer their ape,
peal, Internaional Relief Agencies est-
imate that 130 million people, includ-
ing 25 million ,ehildren
'
face death
from, cold and sickness because of ex-
posure next win er in Europe, as an
aftermath of Wo,ld War H.
Mr. Kelley further stated that all
kinds of used, serviceable clothing are
required, these include suits, over-
coats, uniforms, work clothes for men
and boys, infant's clothes of all types;
coats, dressei, aprons and smocks for
girls and women, shoes in pairs, (tied
securely with string) caps, felt hats,
knitted headwear, gloves, woollen
socks, underclothing, piece goods,
goods, blankets, sheets and linen drap-
eries and remnants.
All washable garments and goods
should be washed, but need not be
ironed. Other garments need not be
dry-cleaned. Clothes without buttons
are acceptable, as supplies of buttons
are moving into lands where the cloth-
ing Will be worn. Items which cannot
be baled, such as straw hats, feather
beds, pillows and mattresses should
NOT be given. '
Mr. Kelley painted out that lie had
received from th ie office of the Nation-
al Executive Director, Mr. Redverse
F. Pratt, a warning of paramount im-
portance. "We, cannot stress too
strongly that matches or anything else
of any inflammable nature must be re-
moved from the pockets of coats,
trousers and other garments. This is
most important, for matches will
create a clangerbus condition for our
people charged "with storing, baling
and shipping thee clothes. Please ask
all donors to search their clothing be-
fore contributinng it to the Collection."
BRINE CLUB
The Wingham Bridge Club met last
Monday and Wednesday evening for
the season playoff games. The fol-
lowing were the winners, Ladies, 1st.,
Mrs. R. S. Hetherington winner of the
cup, 2nd., Mrs. H. C. MacLean, 3rd,,
Mrs. J. A. Wilsbn.
Gents-1st., W. H. French, (cup);
2nd., R. R. Hobden, 3rd., 0. Hasel-
grove. The prizes' will be given on
Thursday evening of this week, which
is the closing night of the -season.
Brussels War Bride • •
Mrs. Lillian Alcock, wife of Pte. C.
T, Alcock, R,R. 2, Brussels, is one of
the war brides aboard the Queen Mary,
Mrs. Alcock's name was not included
in the original list of war bridles aboard
the ship,
Received Diploma At Bible Institute
Miss Marjorie Falconer, daughter of
Mr. 'and. Mrs, John Falconer, received
her Diploma with 18 other graduates
of the London llible Institute at the
Commencement Exercises held in the
Beal Technical School, Monday night.
The Exercises were attended by three
carloads of former graduates, students
and their friends from Wingham.
`LEST WE FORGET'
Shut-il's Day comes around again
on the first Sunday in June—this year,
June 2nd. Let us earmark that day for
some very special visits—call on
some friend, or friends, whem you
have not visited for some time, If you
can't visit them, flowers are always in
order; and a cheery letter or card helps
far more than you might think. In any
case, let those shut-in friends know
they are not forgotten even if they do
have to watch life from a hospital cot
or a wheel-chair,
If your shut-in friends can go out
a bit—with your knid help—then see
if they can go for a drive; that ;s
rare treat for matiy. Or, if you can,
take them to the morning church ser-
vice—most of the churches are having
something special for the sick folk on
the first Sunday of June,
Make Shut-in's Day a very happy
day for two friends, amid it will be one
of the happiest days in your experi-
ence, but you will help to fulfil the real
purpose of Shut-in's Day—to make life
happier for the sick and the disabled,
both veteran and civilian, every day of
the year.
PASTORAL CHANGES
Only Six Changes In Huron
Presbytery
The London Conference of the Un-
ited Church of Canada in session this
week on Monday approved the report
of the settlement committee, The ap-
pointments for Huron Presbytery are
as follows:
Bluevale, Rev, A, G. Hewitt, B. A.,
of Belmore; Brucefield, Rev. E. R.
Stanway, M.A., B.D., of Toronto,
Clinton (Ontario Street); Rev. W. J.
Woolfrey, B.A„ B.D., of Moorefield.
Fordwich, Rev. W. S, Miner, of Mich-
ipicoten. Kippen, Rev. A. Hinton, of
Quebec; Londesboro, Rev. A. D, Pen-
man of Quebec; Nile-Benmiller, Rev.
U. E. Cronhielm, of Hagersville.
Other appointments of interest to
this district were: Windsor, (St.
Paul's), Rev. C. L. Lewis, B.A., B.D.,
returned chaplain, forinerly of Brus-
sels; Avon, Rev. H. W. Johnson, B.A,
returned chaplain, formerly of Ford-
wich.
WINDOWS BROKEN' ,
AT LOCAL FACTORY
Parents Of Boys Make Good the Loss
The local police have received many
complaints recently in regards to dam-
age caused by young boys with air
rifles. Robins and other birds have
been killed, amid the Chief, Bert Platt,
has in his custody eight of the rifles
that lie is holding, as it is illegal to
have such in the corporation. To al-
low the boys some fun with their rifles
he is allowing them use of the range
in the town hall, which they may use
at certain periods.
. Last week two ten-year"-old boys
broke about forty panes of glass in the
Fry & Blackball factory, and the par-
ents of the boys made the loss good
by having them replaced.
HAIRDRESSING
The Charm Beauty Salon, Minnie
St., is now open for appointments.
Permanent waving a specialty. Phone
445. Ariel Johnston, Operator.
Won 2nd Prize in Duet at Wroxeter
At the Music Festival in Wroxeter
lately, two pupils of S. S. No, 9, Turn-
berry, won second in a duet, Misses
Vivian Hasting and Audrey 'Gilmour.
They were pupils of Miss Johann.
Temperance Meeting At Belgrave
A meeting of those interested in
Temperance will be held in the United
Church, Belgrave, on Monday evening,
June 3rd., at 8.30 daylight time, Rep-
resentatives from Morris and East
Wawanosh are asked to attend in ord-
er to re-organize Township Branches
of the County Temperance Federa-
tion. The local pastors as well as
County officers will assist in the meet-
ing.
EVENING AUXILIARY
OF UNITED CHURCH
The regular meeting of the Evening
Auxiliary of the Wingham United
Church was held at the home of Mrs.
Harry Spry, on Patrick Street, with
an attendance of thirty ladies.
Miss' Janet Murray was in charge of
the Devotional service and opened the
meeting with a call to Worship fol-
lowed by the Hymn "Come Let Us
sing of a Wonderful Love".
The Scripture lesson was read by
Mrs. Fred Howson, Mrs. E. Wilkin-
son led in prayer.
Mrs. W. Cruickshank gave an inter-
esting talk on "The Work of our Med-
ical Missionaries in the African Field"
from the study book,
A report of the Presbyterial held in
Wingham in April was given by Mrs.
W. S. Hall and Miss K, McGregor.
The Tempetance Secretary, Miss
Phyllis Johns spoke briefly, emphasi-
zing 'the great and immediate need for
more consecrated effort in fighting the
evils of intemperance in our commun-
ity and our country. The hymn, "0
Master let me Walk with Thee", was
sung after which the President, Mrs,
A. W. Irwin took charge of the busi-
ness.
Mrs. G. Howson acted as Secretary.
Minutes of the last meeting were read
and roll call responded to,
Several activities were discussed in-
cluding the bale which is soon to be
packed; a box of clothing for Europe,•
and other Reins.
"The nay Thou Gayest Lord is
Ended", was sueg and the Mtapah
benediction repeated in unison.
The June meeting is to be in the
form of a social on June 19th.
Refreshments were served by the
hostess and cOrolttittet
MYTH PRESENTED
MINSTREL SHOW
Provided Three Hours Of Music and
Entertainment
The l3lyth Lions Club sponsored by
the Wingham Lions, presented their
Minstrel Show in the Town Hall on
Monday evening to a fairly good house.
The attendance was not as large as
had been hoped for, but other attrac-
tions and the •short period of advertis-
ing was responsible.
The program was varied, with jokes
by the end men, solos, duets and quar-
tettes lasting nearly three hours. The
applause was hearty and the only ob-
jection was that they were too liberal
with their numbers. Blyth is to be con-
gratulated on the number of good
voices they have. Their musical num-
bers were exceptionally well done.
INSTITUTE WILL
MEET ON FRIDAY
The postponed meeting of the Wo-
men's Institute will be held on Friday,
May 31st. The roll call will be ans-
wered by an exchange of bulbs, seeds,
or plant slips. The programme will be
in charge of Mrs. Keating. The hos-
tesses are Mrs, Isard, Mrs. Currie,
Mrs. Carr, Mrs. Laidlaw, Mrs. Hilbert.
St. Andrew's Goforth Meets
The Goforth Auxiliary of St. An- '
drew's Presbyterian Church met at the
home of Mrs. Clark McLean on Tues-
day evening, May 21st. Mrs. Horace
Aitcheson, Vite-President, presidinge.
opened the meeting with the call to
worship. After the opening hymn
Mrs. G. Carr led in prayer, The Scrip-
ture was read by Miss Agnes William-
son and the dedicatory prayer was giv-
en by Mrs. Donaldson. Miss Myrtle
Deans read a chapter from the study
book, "Daughter of Africa". A full
and very interesting report on the
Presbyterial held at Whitchurch that
afternoon, was given by Mrs; Nimmo.
After the concluding hymn, Mrs. Ait-
cheson closed the meeting with pray-
er. A pleasant social hour followed.
Battery Held Sunday Scheme
The 99th Battery held their first
Sunday scheme of the year on May
26th,, when the boys spent the day on
the river ranges at the old London
bridge,
Two One-Act Plays
Will be presented in the Belgrave
Foresters' Hall, 011 Monday, May 31st,
at 8.30 p,m. D.S.T. The Public school
will present "Tice Ghost in the Green
Gown", and the A.Y.P,A, "Sister Sue",
Calvin Anniversary June 2nd.
Anniversary services will be held in
Calvin Presbyterian Church, East
Wawanosh, on Sunday, June 2nd. Rev.
Mr. Stewart of Goderich will conduct
the services at 11a.m. and 8 p.m. Day-
light Saving Time.
Enroute to South America
Jack Dinsley, of Royalties, Alberta,
visited with his sister, Mrs. Waltee
Lockridge. He is enroute to Venez-
uela, South America, where he has
signed a three year contract with an.,
oil company.
Garage Operators Held Meeting •
The Garage Operators' Association,
Huron County, held a meeting in God-
erich last week with every town and
village represented. There was an ate
tendance of over 80. Wilfred Arthurs
of town, was a whiner of one of the
door prizes.
JUNIOR FARMERS
HOLD COMPETITION
Judging Will Commence At 9 asti,,
Saturday, June 15th.
On Saturday, June 15th., the Huron
County Livestock Judging- Competi-
tion will be held at Clinton. Registra,
tion will take place at 8.30 amt., E.D.
S.T., and judging will commence at 9
a.m.
•
T competition is open to all young
in ti et between the ages of 12 and 26,
who have not completed two years or
more at an Agricultural School or Col-
lege, All entries will be divided into
three sections according to age and
previous experience, There are valu-
able cash prizes in all classes and a
special Challenge Prize donated by
Clinton Lions Club for the high town-
ship team.
• This competition the first ''f its
kind that has been held in the County
since 1941, is being sponsored by the
Huron Federation of Agriculture, so it
is to be hoped there will be a largo
number taking part and make the coat,
petition a Successful one.
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NATIONAL CLOTHING LONDON CONFERENCE EMPIRE DAY AT
THE PUBLIC SCHOOL
ANNUAL FORTY
HOURS ADORATION
New Public Address System Was
Used
At Sacred Heart church Conducted
By Major M. J. Dalton, M.B.E.
On Empire Day, May 23rd., the pro,
gram outlined by the Department of
Education was carried out by the
children of the Public School. The
public address equipment donated to
the school through the Cornyn Currie
Estate was used. The children partici-
pating in the program• gathered in
Grade 8 and by the use of the public
address system the program was heard
over the loud speaker. The program
consisted of a series of short plays, ex-
plaining important events reading up
to and during the war, These were
interspersed with patriotic songs from
the different grades.
Empire Day is celebrated through-
out the Dominion to enlarge the child-
ren's knowledge of the British Em-
pire and to impress on them the glor-
ious heritage which is theirs to guard.
The experience gained by speaking
over the microphone is invaluable to
the teacher and pupil alike, in speech-
training.
Tuesday evening saw the solemn
closing of the annual Forty Hours
Adoration at Sacred Heart Church
-which commenced Sunday, The pas-
-tor, Rev, J. F. Paquette was fortunate
in securing Major M. J. Dalton, M.B.
E, to conduct the services assisted by
neighbouring priests.
Major Dalton has just returned after
spending six years overseas in the
Canadian Army as a Roman Catholic
Chaplain. He related many of his ex-
periences and appealed to Christian
'people for prayers for true peace
:among all the peoples of the world.
Morning Masses and evening ser-
vices were well attended.
Major Dalton will be conducting
Forty Hours Devotions in St. Ambrose
Church, Brussels, commencing Friday.
NOTICE TO
WATER USERS-
PURCHASED RED
FRONT GROCERY
The Wingham Utilities Commission
wish to announce that during the sum-
-aner months, lawn sprinkling hours
will be set at 6 to 9 a.m. and 6 to 9 p.
In., daily. Beginning this year all per-
sons having Outside taps will be billed'
at $2.00 for the season. In any case
where outside taps will not be used,
the customer must notify the Utilities
Office and. the tap will be removed and
a plug inserted free of charge.
A review of water services indicates
'that there are numerous cases of more
-than one customer being served from
one srveice. This is more particularly
noticeable in business blocks. The
Utilities Commission have decided that
no service should be billed at less than
-the minimum rate. As a result some
customers will find slight changes in
-the amount of their bills at the next
billing, due to the enforcement of this
rule.
Allan McLean and Harry Merkley
Take Possession In July
A business transaction was compet-
ed this week when Harry Merkley of
town, and a brother-in-law, Allan Mc-
Lean of Walkerton, purchased the Red
Front Grocery business from Robert
Galbraith. They will take possession
the first part of July.
Mr. Galbraith started his grocery
business fourteen years ago, and dur-
ing these years has built up a large
trade. While he and Mrs. Galbraith
will retire from business it is their in-
tention to reside in town,
Turnberry Township
School Area Picnic
In Wingham Hospital
Jean, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wm.
Bain, is a patient in the Wingham
'General Hospital, having undergone
an -operation for appendicitis.
Tea and Sale Of Baking
A tea and sale of baking will be held
in the schoolroom of the United
Church, on Friday, ,May 31st., from
8 to 6 o'clock.
A Patient In Victoria Hospital
The many friends of Miss Sadie
Sinnamon will be pleased to hear that
she is improving nicely, after an oper-
ation in Victoria Hospital, London.
Hospital Auxiliary To Meet
The Ladies Auxiliary to Wingham
General Hospital, will hold their June
meeting on Monday afternoon, June
3rd., at 3 o'clock in the Council Cham-
ber.
Attended Meeting At Ottawa
Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Walker spent a
few days in Ottawa last week, where
Mr. Walker attended the meeting of
•the Ontario Funeral Directors Assoc-
iation.
Attended Alma College May Day
Mrs. W. H. French,Mrs, William
Cruikshanks, Misses arjorie French,
Margaret Nimmo and Dorothy Hamil-
ton attended May Day at Alma Coll-
ege, St. Thomas, on Friday.
Mrs. W. A. Beecroft's Father Passes
Rev. W. A. Beecroft left for Kings-
ton on Sunday to attend the funeral
of his father-in-law, Mr. F Reid. Mr.
Reid had been ill for several weeks and
Mrs. Beecroft has been with him in
Kingston for some time.
There will be a picnic held in Blue-
vale School grounds tinder the direc-
tion of the Turnberry Teachers of the
Area for their various sections on
Wednesday, June 5th, beginning at 1
p. m. Ladies are asked to bring sand-
wiches, tarts or cookies and cups.
Come out- and enjoy an afternoon of
games, softball, races and a social
time with your Turnberry friends.
Atwood Nurse Named to Huron
County Staff
Miss Mary Love, Atwood, has been
appointed to the staff of the Huron
County health nursing service by the
health and hospital committee of Hur-
on County Council. She is at present
in the public health nursing centre in
Hamilton. Her duties in Huron will
commence on Aug. 1. There will then
be four nurses on the county staff.
BELL HAS PROGRAM
FOR EXPANSION'
In'Victoria Hospital
Bill Kress, son of Capt. and Mrs.
Kress is a patient in Victoria Hospital,
London, suffering from lead infection.
Attending Dental Convention
Drs. G. H. Ross, A. W. Irwin and
G. W. Howson, were in Toronto this
week attending the National Convent-
ion of Canadian dentists.
To provide facilities for 'fast-grow-
ing long distance service, the Bell Tel-
ephone Company will complete in 1946
a gross construction program of over
$3,000,000 for this purpose, alone, ac-
cording to W. G. Hamilton, company
manager here.
Part of the overall plan will result
in expanded long distance facilities
serving Wingham and new circuits or
voice channels connecting this com-
munity with London, Wroxeter and
Fordwich are being added.
During the past few years, while
there has been a very substantial gain
in the total number of telephones in
service, the volume of long distance
traffic has grown at an even more ab-
normal rate.
In 1938, the last year before the im-
pact of war produced a rising level of
activity throughout the country, aver-
age daily long distance connections re-
corded by the Bell Company totalled
57,000, In 1945, the daily average was
127,000 - well over double. Further-
more, operations or the first few
months of 1946 show that long dis-
tance traffic is ruening about 17 per
coat higher than the same period last
year,
Existing facilities have been taxed
far beyond their intended capacity.
During the war, manufacturers of tele-
phone equipment devoted their out-
put almost entirely to the needs of the
armed services. The telephone tom-
patty was obliged to postpone many of
the expansion plans providing for only
normal growth. This has made all the
more burdensome the task of setting
up sufficient facilities to cope ade-
quately with the. present high volume
of traffic.
Motion Picture Director (to public-
ity agent): "Listen, Montague; why
do you keep telling the people I'm an
optimist? I'm in the moving picture
business—not an,eye doctor I"
Shower For Bride Elect
On Monday evening a shower was
given by Mrs. Carl Griffith and Miss
Eva, Lediett in honour of Miss Irene
Taylor, bride elect of the month. The
girls enjoyed a lovely evening after
which a dainty lunch was served.
Teeswater Creamery Entered
About one o'clock Monday morning
theives broke into the Creamery at
Teeswater. They were frightened away
after entering, and the police of
the neighbouring- municipalities noti-
fied, The Wingham police patrolled
the road from here to Teeswater but
no person was encountered.
Graduated At Victoria Hospital
In a class of 66 nurses, the largest
class to graduate at Victoria Hospital,
were Eileen E. Dark, London, former
ly of Wingham, and Norma D, Van-
Camp of Belgrave, The class receiv-
ed their diplomas Thursday evening
last week at graduating exercises held
in Convocation Hall, University of
Western Ontario.
Refrigerator -Blown To Bits
The fire brigade was called to the
home of Bert Williams, Walkerton,
to extinguish a blaze which resulted
from the explosion of an electric refrig-
erator, The cause of the explosion is
unknown. The machine was complete-
ly wrecked by the explosion, a large
hole was made in the ceiling of the
kitchen, two kitchen cupboards were
knocked down and all the -dishes brok-
en.,
SPECIAL NMI AT
• LEBANON CHAPTER
Ingersoll Companions Exemplify the
Jewellery • Store In New Vocation
.David Crompton has moved his jew-
ellery business 4 doors north on Jos-
ephine street, to the building he recent-
ly purchased, Alterations have been
made, but owing to scarcity' of mater-
ial at the present time the installing of
new windows and front has to be left
to a later date.
Guest Speaker at Brussels Anniversary
Rev. Professor David of the Chair
of Systematic Theology at Knox Coll-
Royal Arch Degree ege, Toronto, will be the guest speaker
at the Anniversary Services in Mel-
An interesting g and instructive even- ville Presbyterian Church, 13russels, on
ing was enjoyed at Lebanon Chapter
No, 84 Royal Arch Mason on Tuesday,
May 21st,
The Royal Arch Degree was exem-
plified by the officers and companions
of Harris Chapter of Ingersoll, in a
very capable manner. This is one of
the most active chapters bt Western
Ontario.
Visitors were present from Signet
Chapter, Barrie, Kincardine, Stratford,
Seaforthiand Embro. Short talks were
given by several of the visiting com-
paniont, At the close of the meeting
lunch was served.
Sunday, June 2nd. Born in Cape-
town, South Africa, Professor Hay
was educated at Edinburgh University
and New College, Edinburgh. Ito
held the charge of St. Margaret's in
Dunfermline, Scotland, after which he
served with the Scots Guards in Eng-
land and Italy. In 1944 he came to
Canada to occupy the Chair of Syste-
matic Theology at Knox College, To-
ronto, Mrs, Hay is the daughter of
Sir Charles Reid, Chairman of the
Reid Coal Committee in Pifeshite,
Scotland, and fm- many years general
manager of the rift Coal Company,