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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1946-08-11, Page 1trt biti411,C0 With Which Is Amalgamated The Gorrie Vidette and Wrouter News, °Single Copies Five Cents WINGHAIVI; ONTARIO, THURSDAY, AUGUST I Ith, 1946 COUPLE CELEBRATE COUNCIL TO CALL FOR BAND SUNDAY AT GOLDEN WEDDING FIRE HALL TENDERS SALVATION ARMY Mr. and Mrs. Peter Gowans Received Almost Two Hundred Guests On S'aturday On Saturday, August 3rd., Mr. and Mrs. Peter Gowans, celebrated their Golden Wedding. Both are very pop- ular in the community and were kept busy all afternoon and evening, when they received almost two hundred guests, who enjoyed chatting and vis- iting with them. Mrs. Gowans, a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs, Peter Linklater, was born in Wingham, but at an early age moved to Colborne Township where she received her education, Interested in music and church work, she was a church organist for .1.5 years; a Sunday School teacher and is an active work- er in the Women's Missionary Society, in the United Church. On Saturday afternoon, the officers of the Women's Missionary Society called and present- .cd her with a Life Membership to the Society. Mrs. Gowans has passed her 75th birthday and enjoys 'excellent Stealth. Mr, Gowans was born in Blanshard County near St, Marys, a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Peter Gowans, early pioneers of that district, He was ed- ucated in Collingwood and St. Cathar- ines schools, and attended Model School, Stratford and Normal at Ot- tawa. He began his teaching career in 1883 and retired in 1931, He is an 'ardent church worker and has been an .elder for 37 years. He is also a staunch supporter of temperance. Mr. GowanS is a keen lover of sports and formerly was active on baseball and football teams. Both are fond of bowling and for the past ten years have been members of St, Petersburg Bowling Club, Florida, where they spent their winter seasons On Saturday they were the recip- ients of many lovely gifts, cards, flow ems from the church and friends and a substantial cheque from Mr. Gowans nieces and nephews. The tea table was beautifully arrange ,ed by Miss Mame Adams and her sis- ter, Mrs. Geo. MacKay of Bright. As- sisting in the tea room were Mrs. A. Rieman. and daughter, Mary Helen of London, Misses Jessie and Doreen Currie, Mrs. R. W. Adams, Mrs. W. A. 'Currie, Mrs. Frank Whitehall, London, Mrs.' R, H. McGregor, Simcoe; Mrs. Hugh Kirk, and Miss Isabelle Young, St. Marys and Mrs. Nelson Thompson, Toronto. Mrs, L. C.,Youeg and son, 'George of Toronto, assisted Mr. and Mrs. Gowans in receiving friends. Guests were present from Toronto, London, Kincardine, Goderich, Tees-. water, St. Marys, Guelph, Kirk-ton, '.Stratford, California, High River, Alta, Bright, Simcoe and New York. Large Crowd at Races A large number from Wingham at- tended the annual Horse Races in God- •erich on Civic holiday, Tlie races this year were very disappointing, owing to the very poor entry, only 17 horses in all being run in four different classes. S. ARMY HOME FRONT APPEAL NEXT MONTH Objective of The Salvation Army's 1946-47 National Home Front Appeal next month will be 2 million dollars, it was announced last Friday in Mont- :real by Air Marshal Win. A, Bishop, V.C., chairman of The Salvation Army National Advisory Board. "Increasing demands for Salvation Army social service and relief work :have made it necessary to raise the ob- jective over the Million-and-a-half asks ed last year," said Air Marshal Bish- tm. "In the total sought is ,money need- ed for the rehabilitation and expansion of Salvation Army social service facil- ities, During the war, The Salvation Army concentrated on serving the' members of the armed forces, and as- sisting war victims, The expansion of its work in Canada was largely post- potted. Even repairs were put off, Nearly tine-third of The Salvation Army's total personnel was engaged wholly or principally on duties having to do with the war. "Salvation Army efforts for the re- clamation of the fallen and care and guidance of those in trouble eonsti- tote a national service to Canada", said Air Marshal Bishop. "Its mission of succor to erring humanity is worthy of fat greater financial support titan is asked." Probablo expenditure in the area including Winghatn, Wroxetee, Betts- sels, Gorrie, Leektiow, Ripley and Teeswater alone for the next year is estimated at 23 hundred dollars, To help meet this nerd the National Home Front Appeal will be made by The Starvation Army in this area commen- cing Septerttb& County Requisition for Taxes for TMs Year Is $6771.54 The town council met on Friday ev- ening, owing to Monday being civic holiday, All members present except Reeve Evans, who was attending a special meeting of the county council that evening, Several communications were read: The resignation of George Wright as bandmaster, was passed on from the . band to the council. This was accept- ed. One of thanks from Belgrave School Fair for the use of the ball for the music' festival. From the Salvation Army asking assistance, it was decided to give a grant of $25.00 to this work. From Mrs. Ed. Small regarding her accident which occurred last winter, The• clerk was instructed to explain the town's position in this matter. The County of Huron requested a complete list of all who served in the armed forces, and those who paid the supreme sacrifice, ffiesb to be placed in the crypt of the new county court house building. The list was ordered to be published in The Advance-Times in order that it may be checked for any errors 'or omissions. The County's requisition from the town for this year is $6771.54, being 5 mills on the equallized rate of the County, From the town solicitor stating'that after search he found that the lot on McIntosh street between Thos, Cas- sels and D. Finley belonged to the corporation, From Fry & Blackball desiring to purchase apiece of town property be- hind their factory so that in the winter the snow plow could operate more eas- ily in keeping it open. This was re- ferred to the Property committee to investigate and bring in their recom- mendation at next meeting. ' From the. Wingham Recreational Council. An advance of 00.00 was ordered paid to the treasurer for ex- , penses incurred. The county engineer presented an agreement to be entered into between Howson & Howson and the, corpora- tion,coveringi the use of. town property l on which an addition to their mill was 'being built. This agreement was ap- proved., Permission was asked from those who are building the new church on Josephine street to erect a tent on the Horticultural Park to hold two weekS of meetings. The council while willing to cooperate were of the opinion• that this location would not be advisable. Mayor Davidson reported that com- plaints had been received regarding the refreshment trailer booth being placed in front of the' town hall, as it was dangerous, the view being blocked for cars driving from around the town hail. The clerk was instructed to write a let- ter to Mr. Sturdy informing him that due to these complaints, on Saturday nights it must be parked in front of his own place of business. The Tutnberry council' requested the town to join with them in asking the Dept. of Highways to assume a por- tion of the cost of resurfacing the road to the cemetery, as in their opinion the road had been damaged as a result of the highway improvement.. ' A number of accounts properly cer- tified were ordered paid. ,Coun. Reavie reported for the Street committee, The cost of installing a blinker light at highway intersections would be $205, this matter was laid over. The sidewalks are being repair- ed: No calcium chloride is available at present owing to strikes, The board walk on the McKenzie bridge needs replacing the clerk was instructed to communicate with the Dept of High- ways regarding this, Coon. Johnson for the Property committee reported that the new toil- ets were being installed but were not quite completed, Corm. Kennedy reporting for the Cemetery committee said that top dres- sing could be secured by purchasing few acres nearby. It was decided to leave this with the caninittee to make a satisfactory arrangement, Coen. Lloyd for the rite committee reported that a new rope had been pur- Cliased for the tower, and also that the tower needed shingling. He presented a sketch of a drawing of the.proposed hew building of flee hall and garage for fire truck, The committee was in- strutted to proceed with the calling for tenders. Count. Rae reported that a few appli- cations had been -received for the position of bandmaster. The clerk was ifistrueted to write these .applicants.foe more information. Applications were received for build- ing permits from 'Thompson, Percy Stainton and Chester Stewart. Mr. Harry Hopper returned on Sat- urday from a trip to Algoma, Reorganized Band Made Its First Public Appearance Saturday The Sunday services at the Salvation Army in Wingham were, in the ab- sence of Capt, Agar and Lieut. Dews- bury, the responsibility of 'the band". As Saturday evening shoppers were made aware at the Salvation Army's Open-Air Service, the Band made its public debut. Sunday services at 'The Army' were conducted by a former officer of the Wingham Corps, Bandsman George Wright of Leamington, The band fig- ured prominently in 'the indoor meet- ings as well as having received favour- able reception by townspeople in their out-door appearances during the week- end. Sunday morning the band con- ducted a service at the Wingham Gen- eral Hospital at 10.15 and was present at another outdoor service on the west side of town before Church-time in the evening. It was significant that Sgt.-Major Law was able during this 'band week- end' to welcome Mr. and Mrs. William Gordon and family from Woodstock, to the local corps. New residents of Wingham, Mr. Gordon and daughter, Grace, are both Salvation Army bandsmen' and their services will be appreciated in the S. A.'s musical ev- angelism locally. Dancing - Wingham Arena Friday, August 9tht, featuring ,Cliff Gordon and his orchestra. Dancing 10 'to 1. Admission 50 cents. Saturday, August 10th„ featuring The Avonaires, Old time and Modern Dancing, 9 to 12, Admission 25 cents. $5,00 for couple doing best schottische, George Jordan, floor manager. Dance, Victoria Hall, Jamestown Thursday, August 15, Wilbee's Or- chestra, Proceeds for repairing 'build- ing, Popular prices. In Westminster Hospital Dr. A. W. Irwin underwent an op- tration in Westminster hospital, Lon- don, on Saturday. While he is pro- gressing favourably his office will re- main closed longer than he had antici- pated, Bowlers Fourth at Belleville A local rink composed of 0. Hasel- grove, H. L. Sherbondy, Mel Donahue. and A. M. Crawford, skip, took in the tournament at Belleville on Civic holi- day. They finished only five points from the top and won fourth prize. Purchased Diagonal Rd. Building Mr. Chas, McKibben has purchased the blacksmith shop building on Diag- onal .Road from Mr, Sam Hutchison, Mr, McKibbon plans extensive altera- tions to the building and we under- stand will conduct business, dealing in antiques, Touring Country In Trailer Mr, and Mrs, A. Katz and daughter of Philadelphia, are visiting with her sister, Mrs. R. R. Habelen and Mr. Hobden. Mr. Katz recently sold his home in Philadelphia and purchased a large, well equipped modern trailer, and are touring the country Prior to their leaving for Florida. Ladies Bowled In Lucknow Three rinks of ladies attended the Lucknow Ladies Trebles Tournament last Wednesday. A rink from Goder- ich won first prize while second went to Mrs. W. 13. McCool, Mrs. J. A, Wit- Son and Mrs. A. R, DuVal, skip; and third to Miss' Phyllis Johns, Mrs, E. Webster and Mrs. Geo, Williams, skip. Engagement Announced Mr, and Mrs. Harry H, Town an- nounce the engagement of their elder daughter, Jane Muriel, to Mr. and George Elliott, son of Mr, and Mrs. Alex Elliott, Wingham, The marriage to take place in St, Paul's ,Anglican Church, on Saturday,. August 24th., at 3.30 o'clock, Returning to the West Over fifty relatives and friends gath- ered at the home of Mr. and Mrs, Geo, Phillips . of Fordyce,: on Sunday, Aug. 4th, honour of Mr. James Phillips, se.„ who has 'been visiting here for the past month and leaves. for his home in the west this week. Mr, Phillips has not 'visited these parts for =any years and the afternoon was spent in old time chat, after which a lovely lunch was served on the lawn. Bowled In Walkerton and Woodstock Four pair from Winghain attended the Men's Doubles in Walkerton last Wednesdayafteenoon, Two pair were successful, Mr, Murdison ,and H. L. Sherbondy taking 4th prize wink Gtlt was won by H. Green and W. R. Hamilton, Two pair bonded in Woodstock out the same day. 3. Mason and .A, M. Crawford were successful in winning 5th LOCAL RINK WON MIXED TREBLES Sixteen Rings Entered For Tournna- ment Friday Night The Ladies Bowling Club sponsored a mixed Irish Trebles tournament on the 100,1 greens on Friday night. The entry was not as large as had been hoped, sixteen rinks being entered, two each from Goderich and Lucknow, one from Teeswater and eleven local, Three ten end games were played, with lunch being served betWeen the second and third games. The winners were: first, Mrs. W. H. Haney and Mr. and Mrs. D, B. Porter, with 3 wins plus 12; second and third prizes were won by Goderich rinks, skipped by Mr. Townsend and Mr. J. Baker with 3 wins plus 11, and 2 wins plus 16, respectively; the fourth prize going to Mel, Donahue's rink from Teeswater, with 2 wins plus 13, LOCAL AND PERSONAL Mr. and Mrs. Clarkson Martin and Lorna of G4t, spent the week-end in Wingham. Mr„and Mrs. Bert Small of Detroit, spent a few days with Mr. and Mrs. John Raby. Mis. R. Bonar and son of Montreal, are visiting With her parents, Mr. and Mrs, Jas. Haugh. • Mr, and Mrs. R. Fe Hopper of Ex- eter, were week-end guests of Mr. and Mrs. T. A. Currie. Mr. and Mrs. Alex, Baird of Flinty, Mich,, are visiting with relatives in' and around town, Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Forgie and family of Toronto, are visiting with Mrs, For- gie and Miss Anne. Mr. Earl Groves of St. Cathafines, is spending a few clays with his son, Harvey and Mrs. Groves. Miss Bleeds MalcolM of Niagara Falls, N.Y,, is a guest of her aunt, Mrs: M. Griffin, Patrick St. Mr. and Mrs. F. L. Davidson left on Saturday for a motor trip to Nor- thern Ontario and Montreal. Miss Ruth Mitchell of Toronto spent the holiday week-end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jas, H, Mitchell, Rev. 0. E. Gallagher and daughter, Patsy of Globe, Arizona, are visiting friends in Wingham this week. Misses Joan and Patsy Ann Hopper of Exeter, are spending a week with their cousin, Jacqueline Currie. Mr. and Mrs, Lee A. .Wardlaw of Guelph, were and recently at the home of Mr. anti Mrs. David Finley. Mr. and Mrs. E. Manners and child- ren of Owen Sound, spent a few days' with Mrs. Simpson and Miss Marian. Mrs. Nettie Willis and son, Carl, have returned to Detroit after spend- ing a few days with Mr. and Mrs. H. ,Carvert. Mr, and Mrs. Rhys Pollock and Mr. Norman Welwood are on a motor trip to Montreal, where they will spend a few days, Miss Ada Black, Miss Nellie Pitta- way and Mr. Steve Fittaway and fam- ily of London, spent last Wednesday with Miss Mary, Scott. Miss Hazel Rothwell and Miss Wil- son of Detroit, and Mr's. Fred George of Bay City, were recent visitors with Dr, and Mrs, Geo. Ross, Misses Louise Coultes and Grace Hingston have returned from Pah- quaint Lodge, near Shanty I3ay, where they vacationed last week. Mr. and Mrs, George Holmes and son, George, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Eck- ley of P. hiladelphie, Pa., are visiting with W. J. Scott and family. Mrs, James Knox and nephew, Allan Kerr of Tuxford, Sask., and Miss Ruth Mitchell of Rothsay, are visiting with Mr, and Mrs. Norman Keating, L./Cpl. Chas. Wellwood of Kings- ton, is spending a furlough with his parents, Mr. and Mrs, Bert Wellwood, Minnie St,, also visiting friends in Lon- don. Week-end visitors at the. home of Mr. and Mrs, Cantelon, Diag- onal Road, were Mr. and Mrs. Carman Schwaln and daughters, Susan and Ka- ren of Kitchener, Mrs. Geo, Coulter spent the week- end in Toronto attending the funeral of her uncle, Hugh Hamilton, She was accompanied home by her cousin, Miss Alice Arbuckle_ of Toronto. Mr. and .Mrs: j. J. Mitchell of Mis- sion ,City, 13.0, and Mrs. Jean Kyle of Clinton, and . Mr. and Mrs.•Thornas Mitchell of Stratford, spent the holi- day week-end with Mrs. Joe Guest, Mrs. Edith Shaw of Leamington, Mrs. Frank Kinnaird of Windsor, and Mrs, Eva Finley of London, visited this past week at the home of their sister, Mrs. David 'Finley and Mr. Fin- ley, Mrs. Ira Hobbs and daughter, Ltt- title of New York, who has been vis- iting with Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Rin- tool, returned by plane this week.. Mr. Norman Rintoul flew to New . York with them. They matte the trip from Toronto in two and a 'half hours. ANHUI! HOME DESTROYED BY FIRE •••••••••• Two Families Homeless When Coal Oil Stove Exploded Two families lost all their possess- ion and their home, when fire caused by the explosion, of a coal oil stove completely destroyed a large frame house on the Nixon farm, 10th conces- sion of Ashfield op Thursday. Homeless are Mr. and Mrs, J. A. Merriott and a son who occupied one section of the home, and another son, Vernon Merriot, his wife and two children, occupants of another part of the house. Fortunately no One was in the house at the time of the explosion, and all members of the two families escaped unhurt, Mrs.. Merriott, Sr., her son's wife, and ,their two children were in the garden at the time, but when they reached the house, the fire had gained too much headway to fight. The fire made a clean sweep of all the contents of the house, including furniture, several victory bonds and some cash left inside. HOWICK LIONS ANNUAL FROLIC • The Mowick Lions Club are holding their fourth annual frolic on the Main St., Wroxeter, tomorrow evening, Thursday, August 8th. There will be games and entertainment for all. The Happy Cousins Concert Co., will pre- sent a variety show in the hall. Two dances, Wilbee's Orchestra and CKNX Ranch Boys, Merry-Go-Round, Ferris Wheel, Lucknow Pipe Band. A girl's Softball game between Clifford and Brussels at 6.30 at the park. Entire proceeds for child welfare work, Dental Office Closing Notice The office of Dr. Geo. W. Howson will be closed from August 14th to 29th inclusive, , Won First at Hanover Two pair of Wingham bowlers play- ed in the. Hanover Civic Holiday Dou- bles on Monday. Ed, Nash and Don- ald Rae won the tournament when they finished with four wins and a plus of 36. Moving to Brantford Mr. and Mrs. J. R. M. Spittall, who are moving to Brantford this week, where Mr. Spittall is the Manager of the Dominion Bank, were honoured on Sunday evening when a few friends gathered at their home to present them with a table lamp and vase, 'Progressive-Conservative Picnic The Huron, Bruce and Perth Pro- gressive ConservatiVe Association are holding a Community Picnic at Gode- rich, on Wednesday, August 28th. Ad- dresses will be given by Premier Geo. Drew and Mr. J. M. Macclonnell, Engagement Announced • • Mr. and .Mrs. Geo. T. Currie an- nounce the engagement of their eldest daughter, Sara Catharine, to Mr. Franklin McConnell, son of Mr: and Mrs. Allen McConnell, Strathroy. The wedding to take place the middle of August. Engagement Announced Mr. and Mrs. William J. Douglas, Lucknow, wish to annuonce the en- gagement of their daughter, Margaret Isobel, to Herbert Martin Garniss, son of Mr. and Mrs. John T. Garniss, Brussels. The marriage to take place in Lucknow Presbyterian Church on August 20th, Injured In Car Accident Result of a week-end car mishap, Kenneth Crawford was admitted to Wingham General Hospital, suffering neck injuries and multiple bruises. His three companions escaped uninjured. The accident occurred on No. 8 high- way between Seaforth and Clinton, when the car skidded off the highway, turning over in the ditch. Return To ToWti Mr. and Mrs. Harry Wells, former residents of Wingham, have retorted and will take up residence here shortly, Mr, Wells formerly owned the Royal T here selling to Robt. Hopper in the early : spring, when he bought "The Old Oaken Bucket" in Essex, The climate not agreeing with Harry who suffers with arthritis caused him to dis- pose of his business in Essex, Received Bunts Iti Clinton Fire In the fire that destroyed the Han- over Transport Warehouse at ,Clinton last week, Clifford Jenkins of Wing- ham, company motor mechanic, was painfully burned On both hands and arms in the explosion which preceded the fire. He was said to have been fix- ing the fuel line on a truck when gaso- line dripped on the electric light bulb he was using to illatideate the job, and exploded. LIST OF VETERANS The Town Council is anxious to secure an accurate list of all, who served in the late war. The following list has been assembled and if any errors or =missions are detected by relatives or interested persons, the Council will be glad to have this in- formation handed into the Clerk's Of- fice, Town Hall. • Deceased Veterans Adair, Leslie; Biggs; Frederick Per- cival; Groves, William; Habkirk, Ram- say MacKenzie; Kew, William Ernest; King, George;—Eediett, Preston; Mc- Kague, Jas; Pym, _William; Taman, Clifford Alfred; Wheeler, George. Men Who Enlisted In Wingharn Or Men Whose Home Was In. Wingham Allen, Orval;. Adair, Leslie; Aitchi- son, Aylmer; Aitchison, Douglas; Ait- chison, W. D.; Adams, Donald. Broome, Wm.; Broome, Jas.; Booth, Wm. T.; Bell, Matthew A.; Bell, And- rew; Bell, Nora; Bell, Raymond; Das- kerville, Charles; Bateson, John F.; Bell, Hugh; Bell, Elmer; Beecroft, H. T.; Brown, Wm.; Brown, Harry; Bed- ford, Howard; Baker, Ken; Bennett, Roy; Burke, Frank; Barnes, Fenton; Bowman, James; Bennttt, R. E.; Bail- ey, Ellen; Bondi, Carl; Burke, Calvin; Burgman, Win.; Burke, R. C,; Biggs, Darrell; Beninger, John; Baird Ralph. Crothers, David A.; Carter, Ray- mond G.; Carter, J, R.;-Carter, Stew- art F,; Crozier, Colin; Chettleburgh, Robert W.; Coutts, Elgin; Coutts, Carman C.; Cummings, Hugh S,; Chit- tick, Charlie W.; Cantelon, H. W,; Chalmers, Robert; Cullimore, C. L,; Collar, Frank; ,Cruickshank, J. 5.; Cruickshank, Gerald; Casemore, Robt,; Currie, John; Carr, N. A.; Carr, Geo,; Carr, John; Carr, R. W.; Caslick, Wil- fred; Campbell, Donald; Corrigan, D. A,; Casemore, L,; ,Casemore, Robt. T,; Casemore, Harry K.; Crawford, Ken, Cameron, Ken; Cameron, James; Col- lar, Reginald. Dark,mer Roy; Deyell, Percy ; Deyell, El Ellacott, J. W.; Ellacott, Lloyd; El- liott, Edward L.; Elliott, Lio,,d, G.; English, J. W.; Edgar, R. Forsyth, Stewart; Falconer, J, J.; Forsyth, W. M.; Finley, W. R.; Fin- ley, Edward; Fraser, John;Fitzpatrick, Edward; Fitzpatrick, C. F.; Fitzpat- rick, P. G.; Fitzpatrick, Geo,; Fells, Doris 0.; Fey, D, 0.; Fry, N. C.; Fal- coner, G. W.; Furness, A. G.; Falcon- er, Joseph; Foxton, Milford. •Groves, Mac; Groves, Wm.; Gray, Earl; Gorbutt, J. C.; Gibb, Alex; Gard- ner, . WL; Grain, Orton, Harris, W. R.; Hickey, R, A.; How- ard, Harry; Hiseler, L. E.; Hall, Wil- lis; Henderson, J. P. K.; Hammond, Ralph; Hammond, Alvin J.; Howson, Fred; Howson, Ross; Hamilton, C. R.; Hetherington, Robert S.; Herd, John H.; Hamilton, Jas.; Habkirk, R. M.; Hopper, Frank; Hopper, John; Har- rison, Ross; Heughan, C. 5.; Hoffman, R. W.; Holmes, R. W.; Hutton, Wal- lace, E,; Hickey, David; Harcourt, Winnifred; Hutton, H.; Hickey, A, Jensen, Henry. Irwin, Dr. A, W.; Irwin, Howard; Irwin, Win.; Irwin, Gordon. Johnston, Wm. E.; Johnson, Ken- neth; Johnson, George; Jackson, Ken- . Kerr, 0, 0; Kerr, L. G.; :Krohn, Win.; King, U00,; Kress, W. L.; Kir- chenblat, 5.; Kelly, Gordon; Krohn, Charlie. Leggett, 5. G.; Lee, Jas.; Lediett, Wm.; Lediett, Alvin; Lediett, Preston; Lediett, Gordon; Lepard, Wm. C.; Lloyd, Geo. H.; Lewis, D. 5.; .Lud- wig, L. Mellor, Fred; Murray, Robert; Mil- ler, DeWitt; Mitchell, H. C.; Mitchell, Bert; Mundy, E. L.; Mandy,. N.; Hairs ray, Kenneth; Mason, George; Murray, Ford; Murray, Cyril, McDonald, Archibald; McWilliam, A. D.; MacLean, Bruce; McKague, Jas.; McKibbon, Dr, W. A.; McKib- bon, Charles C,; McKay, K. C.; Mc- Laughlin, Arthur; McLattghlin, Keith; McLaughlin, Muir; Magee, C. H.; McGibbon, John; Murray, David; Montgomery, Harry, Nesmith, Dbn; Northwood, A, G.: Nightingale, R. C.; Newman, Fred, Owens, Jas.; Ohm, Clarence, Posliff, Harry; Platt, T. W.; Prests on, John; Pytn, H, W.; Pym, John; Picket, Franklin; Pattisoie John; Pletele E. A4-Pickell, J. W.; Pennieg- ton Kenneth. RittlEy, B.; Rich, John; Rich, Alfred; Rich, D.} Rich, Edward; R Roberts, R, J.; Robertson, G. A,; Ross, Henry; Rae, Robert; Rae, Murray; Robinson, Frances; Ross, Charlie; Ross, Harold; Russell, F. V.; Reavie, R. S.; Reid, Scott; Redmond, Muriel; Ross, Henry; Russell, Stewart; Russell, James C. S.eli, Alvin; Spry, Harry; Sinntonon, K. W.; Sienamon, H. L.; Sinnamon, Glen; Sitinamon, Rheatha; Sturdy, John; Simmons, K. 5.; Stokes, Arthur; Stewart, Chester; Saloon's, Kenneth; Smith, K. M.; Small, Allen; Spittal, J. H. M.; Shera, Emerson; Scott, S. And- rew; Sturdy, William; Smaliman, M. Il.; Sanderson, Jas.; Sanderson, Vance; 'Stowe, Henry; Sperling, Harold; COMMUNITY HALL OPENED THURSDAY Whitechurch Institute Realized $150 /At Entertainment A splendid crowd gathered at the Community Hall, Whitechurch, last Thursday night, when the hail was re- opened, after considerable building and renovating had been done. The hall was enlarged by ten feet at the north side, and twenty feet across the west end, making a much larger building, Under time excellent leadership of the Institute president, Mrs. Cecil Falcon- er, and her committee, and the assist• ance of many in the surrounding coun- try and 'village, this work has been ac- ' cornplished, and all were pleased to see the result of the labours coming to a final ending. The program which was presented in a full hall, was in charge of Rev. 4. H. Wilson with the speakers of the ev- ening called to platform, Richard El- liott, reeve of "Kinloss, J. 0, Beecroft, reeve of E. Wawanosh, 5, W. Hanna, M.P.P. for Huron-Bruce, Father Fal- lon of St. Augustine, and Rev. G. 0. Cox, a padre in the last war. Between' addresses Mr. Hugh Gage, violin art ist of CKNX with Mr. H. V, Pyin as accompanist gave several selections and encore numbers, Mrs. Robt. Mow- bray gave two reading by Canadian authors, Mrs. Nelson Pickell gave a piano solo, Mr. Aubrey Toll of I3lyth, sang two solos, and Messrs. Hender- son, Farrier, Wilson and Robertson, sang a quartette. Jack Gillespie and CharlieMoore, the last two boys from the community to return home from overseas, were call- ed to the front and presented with the customary gift, a billfold from the Red Cross and Institute of Whitechurch. Each spoke briefly thanking the peop- le for their interest in them and their gift's, and saying they were glad 'to be home again among their old friends,. The Garnet Farrier orchestra sup- plied the music for dancing, while the ladies in their new kitchen at the 'back of the hall, sold, coffee, pie, lemonade and hot dogs. Several generous dona- tions were received during the eyeing from well wishers, and the Institute realized over $150 from the evening's i e“zetieeigtfaeilidtmeit Follies" l. At Lyceum Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Aug- ust 12, 13, and 14, with an all-star east. This is a great Musical in technicolour. • Two shows each night at 7,30 and 9,30; Firemen Called To Wroxeter ' On Thursday afternoon the local firemen were called to Wroxeter, for- tunately the fire was quickly subdued, and was out upon the arrival of the fire truck. Bazaar In Community Hall, Bluevale At 3 o'clock Wednesday afternoon, Aug. 28th, under auspices of W. A. of United Church. Home baking, needle work, aprons, quilts, garden produce, fish pond, china, glass. 15c tea. WEDDINGS • • "' Walters Bryce •A (Met wedding was solemnized at the Presbyterian, Manse; WIlitecherch, on Thufgclay, August 1st., at three o'clock, when Margitret J„ (Peggie); daughter of Mr, and Mrs. Leslie Bryce, was united in marriage with Wilfred A. Walters, son of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Walters. Rev. A. H. Wil- son performed the ceremony. The bride was attended by her sister, Miss Grace Bryce and the groom by Ins brother, Mn', John Walters. The bride chose a street length dress of powder blue crepe with. a corsage of pink and. white carnations. Her accessories were white, Her sister wore a street length dress of turquoise crepe with pink carnations, Her accessories were also white, After the ceremony the young couple left on a short motor trip after which they will reside on the groom's farm in Cuirass. Campbell MacKay White and pink gladoili, with fern and candelabra, made a pretty setting at Centennial United Church, London,. on Saturday afternoon for the wedding of Muriel Winnifred, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs, J. VI, McKay, and (Continued on page Dive) Stoakley, A. S.; Stone, 5, R.; Skim), A, 1.; Stacey, A. 1C.; Saint, Ralph N.; Sell, Harold; Scott, Catherine; Scott, Stew- art. Terry, Iona; Tiffin, W. 5.; Torrance, T. L.; Town, Harry; 'femme Clifford A.; Tervit, Geo. C.; Templetuan, Harry; Teinpletnan, Fred. Vanner, Frank. Waive, John; Wellwood, Chat„ Wheeler, Gco.; Waram, 1).; Williams), G. A.; Williamson, Neil; Wilfeng, Jac. ob; Wilson, John, Welwood, Jean, Zurbrigg, Russell; Zeigler, Jas. &dad, Lorne.