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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1946-10-03, Page 1btiattrt, 0 • WINfillAM PUBLIC SCHOOL FIELD DAY The Wingham Public School stud- ents held their annual Field Day on Friday last, which was judged one of the best yet and attracted a large crowd of spectators. FolloWing are the winners in the various events. Senior Boys High Jump—Maurice Stainton, Arn- old McIntyre, Ronald Murray, Pole Vault—Maurice St a in ton Glenn Bennett, Robert Sinnarnon, Relay Race—Billie Bain, Arnold McIntyre, Billie Waine, Willard Platt, Rayinond Merkley, Floyd Jenkins, LaVerne Newman, John Hanna, Ron- ald Murray, John Hall, Gerald Ger- rie, Kenneth McLean. Three Legged Race—R aymond Merkley and LaVerne Newman, Ron- ald ,Murray and Gerald Gerrie, Maur- ice Stainton and Kenneth McLean. Running, hop, step and jump—Billie Bain, Maurice Stainton, John Hanna. Running Broad Jump—Robert Sin- namon, Billie Bain, Kenneth McLean. Softball Throw—John Hanna, Maur- ice, Stainton, Pollock. 100 yard dash—Arnold McIntyre, John Hanna, Ronald Murray. Standing, hop, step and jump—Ken- neth McLean, LaVerne Newman, ,Maurice Stainton. Standing Broad Jump—Arnold Mc- Intyre, Kenneth McLean . LeVerne Newman. Senior Championship—Arnold Mc- Intyre and Maurice Stainton tied, runner up, Billie Bain. (Continued on page three) Notice To Legion Members A work meeting will be held at the Legion Hall, (tonight), Wednesday evening, All members who have as- sisted previously and those who have not yet helped are asked to be present with brooms, scrub brushes and pails. Moved to Indianna A Mrs. 0. Colborne and sons, James and Robert left last Friday'for Evans- ton, Indianna; where they will make their future horne.s . Returns 'To Western Mr. George W. Copeland 'has re- turned to the University of Western Ontario, London for his second year in Honour Business Administration. Broke Arm at Ayton Fair • Mr. Geo. Tervit had an accident While taking part in the Road race at the Ayton Fair on Saturday afternoon. In turning a corner his cart upset and he was thrown out, receiving a broken arm, Owing to the break, being close to the elbow he was taken to. ',Loudon hospital for treatment. Notice to Institute Members Mrs. F. A. Parker, president of the Women's InsTitute, has received an in- vitation from the Hospital Board, in which all members of the Institute are invited to attend the official opening of the Wingham Hospital on October 3. Each member, it is hoped, will show lien appreciation by. being present, " The Charm Beauty Salon " Minnie Street, Wingham, now open for appointments. Specializing in Per- manent Waving, Breck Treatments, and Hair Styling, also all other Beauty Culture, Phone 445. Licensed Oper- ator—Miss C. MacLennan. LOCAL AND PERSONAL. Mr. Wm. Fleuty of Einbro, is visit- ing with relatives in town. Mrs. Phoebe Artie and son, Gordon, -spent the week-end in Collingwood. Mr, J. Baird of Hamilton, is spend- ing a few days with his uncle, Geo, and Mrs. Baird. Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Prentiss and son of Guelph, spent a few days with her mother, Mrs. Edith Taylor. Mrs, Lizzie Crummer of Pickering. is spending a few weeks with her ne- phew, W. H. and Mrs. Haney, Mrs. Reid of Kingston, is visiting with her daughter., Mrs. Beecroft and Rev, W. A, Beecroft. Week-end guests with Rev, and Mrs. A. Nimmo were Mr, Herb, Nitnmo, Miss Helen Ctimmings, Miss Marjorie Wilson, Toronto, and Mrs. Starnier of Winnipeg. Mr. and Mrs. J, E. Currie of Isling- ton, and Mrs. C, E, Steward of Tors onto, spent ,the week-end at the home of Mr, and Mrs. Jas. Isard. Mrs. Is- ard returned with them for a short vis- it. Mr. and Mrs, George Phillips and Albert, Mrs. Norman McDonald and Betty, and Mr, John Campbell spent Sunday with Mr, and Mrs. Leonard Phillips :and Mary, and attended, the baptismal service in St, Andrew's Presbyterian Church, when Mary Eliz- abeth was baptised. Mr, John Camp- bell is her great grarailfathets. KNOX PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, BELGRAVE Rev, 5. B. Thomson, Director of Church Extension of the Presbytery of Toronto, will be the guest speaker at the Anniversary service in Knox Presbyterian Church, Belgrave, on Sunday, October 6th. at 2.30 p.m. This will be the 82nd' anniversary of the Presbyterian Church at Belgrave- The choir 9f Melville cliprelit Bless. sets, will render special anniversary music. Bluevale Bazaar, October 9th A Bazaar, sponsored by the Ladies Aid Society of Knox Presbyterian Church, be held hi the Community , Nail, Midvale;oh Wedhesday, Octo- ber 9th; at 3 o'clock. Quilts, .Aprons, Fancy Work, articles made front flour sacks, miscellaneous articles, horzte-r made baking, garden produce, fruit and flowers will be offered for sale. A 15c lunch will be served, BAPTIST SENIOR MISSION CIRCLE The September meeting of the Wo- men's Mission Circle of the Baptist Church, was held on Thursday, Sept. 26th,, at the home of Mrs. Walter Pocock. The Vice-President, Mrs, John Kelly presided. The meeting- opened by singing hymn "Rescue the Perishing", and prayer by Mrs. (Rev.) John Norton. The Roll Call was answered by a verse of Scripture. Flowers had been sent to Mrs. Blackball. Delegates appointed to the Sarnia. Convention were Miss R. Lewis, and, Miss Walsh. Mrs, W. Pocock read an interesting article on "Some 'One Prayed," The topic was taken by Miss Walsh, on "The Spirits Leading'," , Mrs, (Rev.) Dingman, a •former's Pastor's wife, gave air inspiring mess. sage by her solo, "Oh make me to Understand It". Mrs. Brooks acconts partied the soloist. Western Canada work was taken by Mrs. Geo. Scott. New Canadian Work in Western Canada by Mrs. Pryte. Mrs. John Falconer, "Call among the Jews". Mrs. John Kelly- read the scripture lesson from 1 Cor.-13 chapter. Also items by H. Drummond on the great- est master-piece of Christianity is love, it is the fulfilling of the whole law, A season of prayer was. led by Mrs. (Rev,) John Norton,. Mts. B. Collar and Mrs. Pryce. Mrs. (Rev.) Dingman read as her prayer a beautiful hymn on " A Little Bit of Love", Mrs. W. Pocock closed the meeting by prayer. Lunch was served by the hostess and Miss Walsh .reloved a vote of thanks to Mts. Pocock for her kind_ hospitality. 0- With"Which Is Amalgamated The Gerrie Vidette and Wrnseter News, Single conies6Five Cents WINGHAM, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, •OCTOBER 3rd, 1946 Subscriptions $2,00 per Yeas 4111•NOISMININIMIPMMIORNMOM OMPIM.O•MMIMMIM.Mit •, Oa FRY & BLACHALL'S LEAGUE. CHAMPIONS Defeated Gurney's In Play-Offs and , Won Advance-Times Trophy / Fridlty evening, the softball picture for 1946 faded into the distance, when Fry & 131aetchall's defeated Gurneys 24-4, to win the town league title and The Advance-Times trophy, Climax- ing one of the keenest series in years, five games were necessary to declare a winner, Prior to Friday's fixture the Gurney nine had tied one game and won Tuesday's tilt 9-8, 'to stay in the running. Friday night's affair was too 'one sided to make the game interest- ing from a fans viewpoint, Judging from the, brand of ball played in the two previous contests •fans felt the -sgame would be a nip and tuck battle, but went home disappointed, The jinx seemed evident in the Gurney' lineup when the team fell apart like a snow- ball on a midSun'imers day. Costly er- rors and timely bits by their opposers spelled doom for the glove men.. Der spite the fact softball is over for this year, the Gurney nine gave all they had in the series, although stacked a- gainst a more balanced club, and the Fry & Blackhall nine .were deserSTing of their win on the season's ,play. Follownig is the lineup of Friday's contest; Fry & Blackball Temple- man lf, Bell cf, Foster p, McLeod 2b, Gardiner 3b, Hilbert c Seli ss, Hall rf, Lee 1b; Gurneys—Tucker rf, Pos- liff lf, Brooks 2b, Niergarth ss• Rint- oul c, Smith ib, Cantelon cf, McLeod p, Brophy .3b. • Fry & Blackhall 3 .2 3 3 4/0 9-24 Gurneys 00'. 0' 3 0 0 1— 4 Umpires, Carmichael ,and Groves, BAPTISMAL SERVICE AT ST. ANDREWS - Rally and Family Pew Day was held on Sunday morning in St, And- rews ?resbyterian Church. During the service ten children were baptized: - Mary Elizabeth, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. L, Phillips; Ruth Elizabeth, dau- ghter of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Krohn; • Lorna Jeanette, daughter of Mr. and Miffs. Walter Wonds Don George. and Sandra Elizabeth son and daughter of „Mr. and Mrs. AleX McDonald; Karen • Isobel; daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hart- ley Smith; Mary Ann, daughter of ,Lou, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ross Mr. and ;Mrs. Jack Southam; Mary Jamieson; Mary Joan, daughter of Mr. .and Mrs. Wm. Lapp; and Donald Wit- liam,son of Mr, and Mrs. Harry Bate ;man. .11EV. JACK ROBERTS ADDRESSED LIONS The Lions held their regular meeting in the Queen Grill with the president john McKibbon, •presiding, Three members of the clnb, Bob Hethering- ton, Harley Crawford 'and John Mc- Ribbon were called to the front by the tailtwister, Wally Armstrong, and were given the Lions roar for being on the team that won the trophy at Kitchener Golf tournament. The non-wirmers, 'Wilf French, Cliff McAvoy, Ron Rae, Clarence Richey, Omar Haselgrove and Art Irwin were called on for a song. In a lucky draw Bob Hether- ington won, a box of handkerchiefs, The guests present were Rev. A, Nimmo, Rev, W. As Beecroft, .Rev, J. A Robert, Rev. J, lames and Jim Hall, The guest speaker was Rey. Jack Robert of Alert Bay,- B. C., who told .of the conditions there, Alert Bay is .8ittiated on a small Wand 3 Milts long .and a half mile wide, about 180 miles north of Vancouver. The island has a population of about 100 over half of which are Indians, but unlike other Its- duns Ihey arc quite wealthy and re- ceive ficy treaty money from the Gov- ernment, in all, the iahabitants of the -island have invested in +boats and e- quipment nearly three million - dollars. The Indians have copied the white man's ways and would not be at a dis- advantage if they were placed any- where in Canada, A vote of thanks was tendered to the speaker on motion of Will French ,anti Wilbur` Jinn Flail .faVisred, with two piano 801- Os, and the quartet of ministers sang "0 Canada, which was followed by the Vohs roar and closing songs LERON AUXILIARY SHOWER WAR BRIDES ,.. • Two War Brides Received Gifts From Ladies. Ai&iliary .To, the Legion The regular meeting of the Ladies Auxiliary to the Canadian Legion, Wingham Branch,- was held on Tues- day evening in the /Armouries with a large number in attendance. After the usual • opening ceremona. ies and business period, Miss Velma Scott was initiated.' After some dis- cussion it was decided to cater for a banquet to be held in December for the L0.0,F'. All 'the members were urged to bear this' in mind and to plan to 'be 'able to help when the, time arrives.' After the meeting closed 'Mrs.' .F1. Shera,. on behalf of the Auxiliary, wel- comed two war brides, Mrs. H. Gar- niss r and Mrs. Henry Ross, Jr., to Wingham and extended good wishes for their happiness in Canada. Mrs. G. Hall and Mrs. Shera then escorted the brides to „the front where they found a large pile- of gifts waiting for them. Refreshments were then served and a pleasant social hour followed. PRESENTATION TO REV. J. N. H. NORTON An open session of the Sunday • school was held at Holmes School on Sunday, Sept. 22nd, under the superin- tendancy of Mr. Peter IVIcKague. .A program was presented of vocal solos by Mrs. Walter Pocock, Miss Marjorie, Falconer and Mr. Frank Collar, piano selections by Jim Hall- and a piano duet,by Mrs. Nelson Pickell and Miss Leona Pickell. Rev, J, N. H. Norton was called to the front while Robert McKague, the 'school secretary, -read an address and the presentation of•a Reynolds "400" pen was made by Miss Mary Ross on behalf of fifty signators, Mr, Norton, completely taken by surprise, expressed his deep apprecia- tion of the section of the school, as be- ing only in tine with their continued. kindness Since, lie first had the oppor- tunity and priviledge of knowing them. Rev. Alex.. Nimmo was tendered an expresSion of appreciation by the sup- erintendent. In reply, Mr. Nimm.o spoke of the high esteem which he had for Mr. Norton, and, concurred in the genuine sorrow of the school and dis- trict 'at the thought of saying farewell to him. Mr.• Norton closed the meeting with prayer and the benediction. BELGRAVE SCHOOL FAIR CONCERT The annual concert sponsored by the Belgrave School Fair will be held in the Forester's • Hall, Belgrave, at 8 p. m., on Thursday, October-10th. Adults 25 cents. School children free. Stores Close At 10 p.m. Saturday Commencing this Saturday evening, October 5th., the stores in Wingham will close one jtotir earlier at 10 o'clock, Hospital Auxiliary Meeting The regular-meeting 'bf the Women's Auxiliary to the Wingham General Hospital, will be held in, the Council Chambers on Monday afternoon, Oct. 7th,, at 3 o'clock: Professor Of Chemistry • George C.Allen, son of Mr. and Mrs. Geo, Allen of town, who has recently returned from serving with the Amer- ican Army in the Phillipine Islands, has been 'made a Professor of Chem• istry in Lawrence Institute of Tech- nology in Highland Park, Dettoit, Engagement Announced Mr. and Mrs. Min Mason, Belgrave, wish to annotince the engagement of their daughter, Dorothy Catherine, to Fleming Edgar Johnston, sots of Mr. David Johnston,,Blueyale, and the late Mrs, Johnston, The wedding to take place at the Brick 'United Church, at 2 o'clock, on Wednesday, October 9th, Fireinett Called to Belmore About 11 o'clock Tuesday morning the firemen responded to a sail to a fire near Delmore, The roof of the home of Mr, Fleming Ballagh of Car- rick township caught fire from the chimney, with a high wind blowing at the time it was feared that the house would be A total loss, However, the neighbours with a hose attached .to pressure tank, plus a butket brigade, had the fire extinguished before the Wingham firemen arrived, DANCE AT ROYAL T On Wed., Oct. 2nd,sto the entitle of Bert Worth arid his CKNX Ambassa- dors 9 piece orchestra. Dancing 9.80 to 1 ft.tn, Admission 50e. WINfillAM H. SCHOOL ANNUAL FIELD DAY The annual Wingham High School Field Day was held on Wednesday of last week under perfect weather con- ditions. The folloWing are the results: GIRLS' EVENTS Champions: Senior—Lorna Dunbar (40 points). Runner-up--Hazel Cameron (34). Intermediate—Hilda ,Pletch (48). , Runner-up—Lois Lockridge (45). Junior (tied 31), Maxine „ Cowan,. Barbara Irwin. Runner-up—Jean Adair (28). Events: 1. Grand March and School Yell. 2. Lower,,,School -Race (75-yds.).- 1. Barbara Irwin, 2 Muriel llrydges, 3 Alice Parrish. Middle School Race (75 . yds.)-1 Lois. Lockridge, 2 Jean Adair, 3 Mary Ross. 3. Relays, Lower School—Betty Hutcheson, Doris Preiss, Margaret Procter, Barbara Irwin; Middle School Pletch, Mildred Higgins, Bar- bara Newman, Dorothy Fraser. 4. Basketball Running Shot-1 Alice Laidlaw, 2 Lois Lockridge, 3 Joan Gregg. 5, Basketball Free Shot-1 Mary Darling, 2 Hilda Pletch, 3 Donna Henry. 6, Basketball Target Throw-1 An- nie Waine, 2 Lois Burchill, 3 Maxine Cowan. 7. Basketball Distance Throw-1 Maxine Cowan; Lois Lockridge; Doris Clark. 8. Basketball Distance Throw-1 Irene Logan, 2. Mary Haines, Doreen Currie. 9, Archery Contest-1 Hazel Cam- eron, 2 Hilda Pletch, 3 Mary Ross. 10. Standing Broad jump-1 Gladys' Shiell, 2 Margaret Procter, 3 Mary Ross. 11 Volley Ball Game—Juniors 24; Seniors 42 Winners.- 12 Basketball Game—Juniors 4, Sen- iors 24 Winners, .13 Baseball Game—Juniors 5, Sen- iors 11, Winners. Judges—Miss K. McGregor, Miss' Alice Heard, Mrs, Mary Cleland, Mrs, (-Dr.) F. Parker,. Mrs. j: P. McKibbon. • SENIOR High Jump-1 Jack Shiell, 2 Don Lloyd, 3 Grant Ernest. Pole Vault-1 Harold Pocock, 2 Jack Shiell, 3 Grant Ernest. Running Broad jump-L-1. Grant Er- nest, 2 Don Lloyd, 3 Harold Pocock. Hop, Step and,Jemp-1 Don Lloyd, 2 Jim Beninger, 3 Grant Ernest. Shot Putt-1 Grant Ernest, 2 Don Lloyd, 3 Bob Lever. Football Throw-1 Grant Ernest, 2 Tim Hobden, 3 Don' Llyod, Softball Throw-7 Grant Ernest, 2 Don Lloyd; 3 Jim Beninger, INTERMEDIATE High Jump-1 Michael Kinahan 2 Murray Hawke, 3 Murray Stainton. Pole 'Vault--:-'Murray Stainton, Jack Brophy, George Loughiean. Running Broad jump—Murray Sta.- inton, Jack Brophy, Tom Lnckridgc, Hop,Step and Jump—Murray Stain- ton, Torn Lockridge, Jack Brophy. Shot Putt—Jack Brophy, George Underwood, Jim Hall. Football Throw—Brian Metcalfe, Murray Stainton, Alan MacKay. Softball Throw—George Calvert, Jack Brophy, 'George Loughlean, JUNIOR High Jump—Ivan Laidlaw, Bob Kress, Fred Riehl. Pole. Vault—Bill Lockridge, Bob Kress, Fred Riehl. Running Broad •juinp—Bill Lock- ridges4im. Cummins, • George Gam- mage. • Shot Putt—George Gantt-rage, Jim Irwin, Bill Lockridge, Football Throw—George Gammage, Bill Lockridge, Ivan Laidlaw. Softball Throw—George Gammage, 13111 Lockridge; Fred .Riehl. Engageinent Announced Mr. and Mrs. Finley Mellor (form- erly of Wingham), announce the en- gagement of their daughter„ Madel- eine, to George Charles Lee, son of Mr. Norman Lee and tha late Mrs. Lee of Owen Sound, Marriage to take place on Saturday, October 12th„ at St. Alban's Anglican Church, Act- ten. Emergent Meeting of Wingham Lodge A. P. & A. M. No. 286, G.R.C. 0 rss Brethren: You are summoned to attend an Em- ergent meeting of Wingham Lodge A. P. & A,M,, No. 286, 0,R,C, to be held Thursday, Oct. 3rd, 1946, at 1. o'clock, for the purpose of attending the funer- al our late War. Bro, Thos. Gilmour from the United Church, H. A. Fuller, IL L. Sherhondy, Worshipful Master, Secretary, El. WAIVANOSII COUPLE CELEBRATE THEIR GOLDEN WEDDING A family dinner marked the occa- sion of the golden wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs, John A. Menzies of the tenth concessitin of East Wawa- nosh, on Monday gyening, September 23rd,„ 1946, The four daughters and the son: Mrs. Cecil Harrison of Mitchell; Mrs. Albtrt Harrison of, Seaforth; Miss Ruth. Menzies of Toronto; Mrs. Doug- las Greer of 'Georgetown, and Mr. Alex Menzies were S;present at , the dinner. Mrs. Menzies, (use Isobel Robert- son) two brothers '.dam and George T. Robertson, 'were guests later in the evening along with 'Mrs. Robert Mc- Gee, Mrs, John 'Cochrane, and a few other friends and heighbours. Mrs. McGee and Mr, .4kdam Robertson were the respective bridesmaid and groomsman at the wedding at which Rev. Mr. Hall officiated in 1896. Mr, James. Robertson and Mrs, Clin- ton Olney of 'Seattle, •also brother and sister of Mrs. Menges, were not pres- ent-but sent letters of congratulations and rg ifis. Mr. and Mrs, IVIenzies were the re- 'cipients of letters, flowers, gifts, and a sum of money in honour of the oc- casion. HOSPITAL: OPtNINfi THURSDAY-'THIS WEEK Public Cordially Invited •To Visit the Hospital ._Ous0:pening Day Hon. R. T. Kelley,, Minister Of Health, "Will Officiate In 1907 -when Wingham General H'ospital was instituted a service was commenced in this- community which had throughout the years expanded until on Thursday this week, October 3rd., the official opening of the new wing and ,,modernization of the older portion will be ..rna.:64-..by a cere- 'molly at 2 p.m. Hon. 'Russell T. Kelley, Ontario Minister of Health, will give the open- ing address and the ceremonial will be in charge of Mr. R.. H. Lloyd, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Hospital. Other speakers will be Mr. R. E. Shaddick, Warden of Hur- on County; Mr. John W. Hanna, mem- ber-for Huron-Bruce and Dr. R, C. Redmond, a member of the. original Board of Directors. Rev. J. H. N. Norton, President of the Wingham District Ministerial Association, will give the dedicatory prayer. The public of this district are cord- ially invited to attend the opening ceremonies and to visit the hospital during the hours of 2.to 5 in the after- noon or from 7 to 9 in the evening. MIDNITE DANCE THANKSGIVING DAY . — A Sunday Midnite Dance will 'be held at Royal T. Thanksgiving Day, Oct. 14th. Music by Bert Worth and his CKNX Ambassadors 9 piece or- chestra. The Iluron County Federation of Agriculture Scholarship to a worthy student entering the first year of the Degree Course at the Ontario Agric- ultural College has been awarded, this year, to Ross S, Procter, R. R. No. 5, Brussels. Each eligible applicant received earnest consideration .by the commit- tee ant] the award! to. Ross Procter was unanimous, It was felt that he had the qualities to make him a leader in his County and community, His school record is excellent. He took an active part in athletics, and 'in 1945-46 was Secretary of the Boys' Athletic Society of Wingham High School, of which he is a graduate. He also took an active part in the Lit- erary Society, being President of that Society in 194546. His work in the Glee Club was also outstanding. For four years in succession; Ross Was active on farm leave, as his elder brother enlisted, and he was required on the farm. Ile has, shown a keen interest and taken an active part in all Community and Church affairs. Ross is the 19 year-old son of Mr, Stewart Prosier, whose interest in Agricultural affairs and Co-operative work is well known, It is with, the best wishes of his community arid of his Federation that Ross left, last Monday, to 'begin his, Course at the Ontario Agricultural college. BLIND TAG DAY WAS VERY SUCCESSFUL $178.00 Raised by Taggers On Saturday The tag day held last Saturday for the Canadian National Institute for the Blind was very successful, $178.00 be' ing the amount raised. Prizes for tag- gers went to Sally Lou MacWilliam, Margaret Sanderson, Jean Hobden and Shirley Lockridge, and honourable mention to Audrey Henry. Edna King Mary Somers and Shirley Platt. The Women's Institute wish to ex- press their thanlcs to the people of Wingliam and district who responded so generously, to the Advance-Times, CKNX and the Lyceum Theatre for publicity and to the girls who tagged, Others who assisted were Donna Hen- ry, Ruth Bergman, Lois Cruickshank, Irene Logan, Alice Parish, Barbara Stainton, Mary Tofting, Jacqueline Cuurie, Florence Waine, Josephine Willoughby, Betty Gorbutt, Shirley Templeman, Barbara- McKay, Lois Stacey, Patsy Lu Carmichael, ST. PAUL'S CHURCH HARVEST FESTIVAL at St. Paul's Anglican Church on Sun- day for the observance of their annual Harvest Festival services. The Altar Guild very appropriately decorated the church and' chancel with fruit veget- ables, grain and flowers. , The morning service was in charge -of Rev. Jack A. Roberts of Alert Bay, B. C., who took for his text, St. Luke 12:34, "For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also", He said he enjoyed taking part in the Harvest Festival of the fields, for where he laboured the harvest was of the water. The Presbyterian and United Chur- ches withdrew their evening services so they might worship together, and Rev. C. H. James of St. Thomas, bro- ther of the rector, who was in charge of the service, extended them a cordial welcome. He spoke on the feeding of • the five thousand, and said that cads harvest remincIS us 'of the faithfulness of our creator. The choir, under the leadership of Mr. Roy Mundy, contributed special music for the day, The anthem in the morning was "Fear Not, 0 Land" and in the evening "Thou Visitest the Earth", with Mrs. Pearce taking the solo part. • RETURN SNOW FENCES Notice is hereby given that all Snow Fences which have been loaned in and around town; must' be returned to the Fire Hail rtf,t lateriat than October 15th. T. Platt, Chiei u, Town of Wingham. News Items Omitted Owing to a rush of news material and heavy advertising at the last min- ute, several correspondence budgets had to be carried over to next week. Raised Large Potato We have in our window a large po- tato grown by J. E. Stoaklcy of town. It steasures 191il, inches in circumfer- ence one way and -1414, inches the other, and weighs 2 lbs. 5 ozs. Ladies Bowl In London Mrs. Chas. 'Lloyd, Mrs. A. Wilson, Mrs. C. 13. Armita.ge and Mrs, A. R. DuVai skip, attended the Ladies Bowl- ing- Tournament- 'held at "Elmwood 1Greens" in London last Thursday, Sept 26th. Bowled In Goderich Five local pair -bowled at Goderich last Wednesday, Sept. 25th., in the iMen's Doubles_ Tournament. Fourth prize was won by A, Wilson and W. A, Miller while Omar Haselgrove and J. H. Crawford wort fifth, Engagement Announced Mr, and Mrs, David Benedict an- nounce the engagement of their daugh- ter, Noreen, to tit, Arthur Wahl, son of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Wahl, Kit- chener. The marriage to take place the middle of October. Life Saving Valor Recognised The Royal Canadian Humithe As- sociation awarded a parchment Certi- ficate to R, Byrnes Plenty, 15 year- old lad of Embro, for bravery in res- cuing a boy from drowning this SUM. met. Byrnes is the grandson of Mr. Wm, Fleuty of Winghain and Embro, and nephew of Mrs. J. Dodds. and Mrs. D. Hamilton of Wingharn. BINGO I BINGO I The Wingham Legion are holding their weekly (lingo every Saturday evx ening hi the Connell thambers, Good prizes. Proceeds are for Legion pur- poses only. Meet your friends Saturs day night at the Legion Dingo, VETERANS UM -ACT OFFICIAL AT HON Mr. George Parkinson Of the London. Office Of the Veterans' Land Act Addressed the Legion ilmonere i* ass Dance at Currie's School In honor of Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Woods (nee Ariel Johnston), on -Fri- .day, October 4th. Tiffin's Orchestra. Ladies please bring lunch, Engagement Announced Mr. and Mrs. Alex Leaver. of East • ••-Wawanosh, wish to announce the en- gagement of their daughter, Jean Elizabeth, to' Mr. ,HOward Jackson Walker, son of 'Mr. and Mrs. George Walktr of East Wawanosh: The mar- riage to take plaCe in October. ROSS S. PROCTER WINS SCHOLARSHIP ,0 Members of the Wingham Branch. of the Canadian Legion of the British Empire Service League attended in large numbers at their monthly meet- ing last week to hear an address by Mr. George Parkinson," an official of the Veteran's Land Act at London, Mr. Parkinson gave a most inform- ative address on the -procedure neces- sary for a veteran to take advantage of this act for both fall time farming and for a small holding. He said that, on Sept. 12th., this year an Order in Council was passed which raised the amount of the land for a small hold- ing from 112 acre to 2 acres when the land value is $500 or above an acre and to 3 acres 'where the value of the land is less than $500 an acre. Accompany- ing Mr. Parkinson were two other"of- ficials of the London Office, Mr. Earl Corbett. formerly of Fordwich, and Mr, J. Bradley. Mr. A. M. (Scotty) Forbes of -the Legion Service Bureau of Londcn . was present and spoke briefly prior to his introducing Mr. Parkinson. Mr, C. R. Coultes reported that sev- eral had attended the Legion District Splendid congregations were present School of Instruction, the Sunday previous, but their report would not be given at this meeting as there was a guest speaker, These reports will be given at the next meeting, the last Tuesday of October. Four new army 'veterans were init- iated by W. W. Armstrong, the presi- dent, and his ,thstallation team of Past President, C. R. Coultes, Past Presi- dent, -Duncan Kennedy and Vice-Pres- ident, Walter VanWyck. . A notice of motion, objecting to the raising of the amount of land for a, small holding under the Veterans Land Act was made by Mr, George Williams and this will come up for considera- tion at the next regular meeting. fa, di