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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1947-03-27, Page 1STYLE SHOW HAS BEEN POSTPONED The Style Show advertised for Wednesday, April 2nd., has through :unforeseen circumstances been post- poned until Friday, April 11th. Watch or further particulars. DANCE AT ROYAL T . Every Saturday evening from 9 to 12. Ken Wilbee's Orchestra. Moderate adrnission. ill In London Miss Betty Finley is a patient in St. Josephs Hospital, London, where she underwent an operation for appendicit- is. She is improving nicely. Engagement Announced Mr. and Mrs. George Kerr, Wing- announce the engagement of their -daughter, Luella Catherine, to Mr. William George Hawken, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Hawken, London, Ont., the wedding to take place early in April. EV, AUXILIARY OF UNITED CHURCH 11/./.11.•••••••••••• Mrs. George Howson was Special Speaker The March meeting of the Evening Auxiliary of the Wingham United Church was held at the .home of Mrs. E. McPherson and Miss Yvonne Mc- pherson. on Tuesday evening with a splendid attendance of .thembers, Mrs, G Lloyd conducted the wor- ship service which opened with the hymn, "Come let us sing of a wonder- ful love". Scripture readings W. gi- ven by Mrs, L. Kress, Mrs. W. Con- ron and Mrs. R. Orvis; Miss K. Mc- Gregor of in prayer. An interesting story of .the Romance of a girl of Central India was read by .Mrs, James Hamiltoe; Mrs. Norman Keating con, tributed a vocal solo accompanied by Mrs. A. Galbraith. A short talk on Temperance was giv- en by the secretary of that department Miss Phyllis Johns. A chapter from the study hood "India at the Thresh- old", telling of the Youth of India was presented by Mrs. G. Howson in a most interesting manner. In the absence of the president, Mrs. A. W, Irwin, the business period was presided over by the vice president, Mrs, J. Reavie. Minutes were read Eby Miss B, Barber and roll tall res.= ponded to, Mrs. P. Madill gave the financial report. The meeting closed with the hynin "The Day, Thou Gavot' and the mizpah benedictiott Refreshtnents were served and a So., dal time enjoyed, PROGRAMS FOR LYCEUM THEATRE The new program of pictures for the Lyceum Theatre for April, May arid hied are now ready and may be had by calling at the Box Office or mailing in your name, A permanent mailing list for future programs is !being esta- blished, CO, CREAM PATRONS FORM COMMITTEE The Huron County cream patrons committee last week favored taking a vote among cream producers on the question of a proposed new market- ing scheme. Township directors on the committee are; Ashfield, Elmer John- ston, R. R. 7, Lucknow; Colborne, M. Fordyce Clark, R, R. 5, Goderich; Goderich, Lorne Jervis, R. R. 3, Clin- ton; Grey, J. Carl Hemingway, R, R. 3, Brussels; Hay, Samuel Ilenfrick, Dasliwood; Howiek, Harold Robinson, Gorrie; Hullett, Arnold Dale, R. R. Clinton; Mckillop, Jerry Doerr, IL R. 1, Dublin; Morris, George Hethering- ton, threvale; Stanley, Colin Camp- bell, tayfield; Stephen, John Quin- livan, R. R. 1, Exeter; Tutitersteith, Gordon Richardson, trucefield; "Turn- berry, Jack Willetts, R. H. 1, Wing- ham; Usbotne, Harold Hero, H. R. 1, Granton; East Wawaeosin Lawrence Taylor, H. R, 5, Wifighant; West Wa- watiosii, George Hallam, 11, H. 8, Att, burn, Name Lucknow Minister For Moderatorship Rev. C. H. MacDonald was nomin- ated by the Huron-Maitland Presby- tery for the moderatorship of the Gen- eral Assembly which convenes in Cal- gary in June.' Mr. ,MacDonald who is serving his 22nd year as minister of the Luck-now Presbyterian Church, was a candidate for the rnoderatorship a year ago when lie was unsuccessful by only a few votes. WOMEN'S INSTITUTE SPECIAL PROGRAM Honour St. Patrick and Grandmothers At March Meeting The March meeting of the Women's Institute was held in the Council Chamber on Thursday, March 20th. A a ery large attendance of members and guests, 59 in all testified to the growing popularity of this Society. We are sure that the hostesses and those in charge of the program felt well repaid for their labours. Special guests at the tea hour were the mem- bers of the High School Staff. According to the plans scheduled, the program for March was Grand- mothers Day, this meeting comingg in the same week as St. Patrick's Day, it was devoted to nor Irish friends also. Mrs. W. 3, Henderson and Mrs, A. Cotttts gave splendid papers on Grand- mothers and Mot hers respectively. F.veryone very much enjoyed a solo by ylr. Sam Burton At the close of his singing he took the opportunity of thanking those responsible for the very lovely banquet catered to by the In- stitete. Community singing of Irish songs sung by all the grandmothers delight- ed everyone. Two prizes were donat- ed by WS. Henderson, 1st„ given ro the grandmother. having the largest number of grandchildren, was won by Mrs. Sam MeBerney; 2nd. to the new- est grandmother, won by Mrs. M. Habkirk. The roll call was answered by each member naming her grand. Mother's birth place. A lovely luncheon closed the meeting, During the business section the manbers were informed of a special tOttfte to be given itt Wingham April leth„ the topic to be "Personality and Dress", More details wilt be giv en later. With Which Is Amalgamated The Gorrie Vidette and Wroxeter News Single Copies Five Cents WINGHAM, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, MARCH 27th, 1947 Subscriptions $2.00 per Year 11••••••1•IMMOIN RED CROSS CONCERT MX CONCERT PARTY DRAWS LARGE CROWD VISITS WESTMINSTER Will Be Held In St, Paul's Anglican Church, Wingham, March 31st., to April 4th Each Evening at 8 p.m. Rev, G. A, Milne, of Melville Pres- bywterian Church, Brussels will be the speaker for these services, Mr. Milne was formerly a Minister of the Church of Scotland and served under the Mission Board of that church in Brit- ish Guiana for a number of years. In 1945 he was received by the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in Canada and the same year answered a call to Melville Church, Brussels. Already Mr. Milne has become well known to many in the community and has been active in the local council of churches. He has generously accepted the invitation of the Wingham church- •es to be the special speaker during Holy Week and will speak on the fol- lowing themes: Monday, "A Day of Authority" Tuesday, " A Day of Controversy" "Wednesday, "A Day of Waiting" Thursday, A Day of Fellowship" Friday, " A Day of Suffering" Offerings received at these services after expenses have been met will be given to the Wingham Hospital. Mr. Savage of Listowel, Told Of Work Being Done For Boys A regular Lions Luncheon was held at the Queen's Hotel on Monday even- ing, President Jack McKibbon wel- comed Mayor Jack McMiChael of Lis- towel and asked him to introduce the guest speaker of the evening, Mr. Savage of Listowel. Mayor Jack Mc- Michael expressed his pleasure at be- ing in Town and assured the Lions that he always was interested in Wing- ham, He admired our radio station CKNX and felt that Wingham had taken a forward step in retaining a re- creational director. In introducing Mr. Sayage, he outlined his many activit- ies and interest in the welfare of the young people. Mr. Savage told of his work with boys while residing in Hamilton. At present he is manager of the Mercury Mills plant at Listowel and his firm had a fine recreational centre fitted out for their employees. As his subject for the evening he quoted a verse from the Bible found in the Book of job. There were two theories in respect to the evolution of man; one upward from the animal kingdom and the oth- er, the descent of man from God. He took the latter view and stressed the value of life from the very beginning whether a child was born of poor par- ents or of royal blood, all were alike in the eyes of God. He thought that a word of encour- agement at the right time might mean so much to young children and offered illustrations to his point, During a recent visit to a Reform School near Regina, he had an opportunity to see the fine work being done in restoring young boys to a useful and better mode of life. He urged Lions to pass on the encouraging word to children at every opportunity. On 'behalf of the Lions, Lion Wilf, French' thanked Mr. Savage for his fine inspirational address and felt that Listowel was to be congratulated at' having Mr. Savage stationed there. A hearty vote of thanks was tendered Mr. Savage. Guests of the Club were Mayor John .McMichael, Mx, Savage and Mr. Nichol of Listowel and' Mr. Torn Currie and Jim Beninger of town: President Jack welcomed all the guests. Tailtwister Wally Armstrong was active during the evening and checked up on many Lions who could not re- call items from the recent issue of the Lions magazine. Many admitted that they had not even read it and all were suitably fined, Lion Wally accused one member of the Club of entering the black market and said he noticed sap pails strung all along Shuter St. Lion Alton Adams was named as the guilty one and was accused. of asking $9.00 per gallon for his -product. Alton refused to go into details about the boiling down and was fined. President Jack announced that for the next meeting District Governor Hai iMeir of Seaforth would be pres- ent. At a recent Diliector's meeting, it was decided to hold a Ladies Night on May 26th, and entertainment was being secured front Toronto. A dance would follow. The Lions were spon- soring the appearance of Miss Hilda Pletch at the district oratorical contest to be held in Palmerston next: Wed- nesday night. A quartette composed, of Lions Omar Haselgrova, Harley Crawford, Hugh Carmichael and Clar- ence Richey favored with a number whfch was received with mixed feel- ings by 'Lions, A quintette composed of Lions Doc Ross, Don Nasmith, Charles Roberts, Jack McKibbon and JacleReavie responded with a number which made a big hit with Liens, Mr. Jim Beninger sang two num- bers accompanied by Lion Harold Pym and these were very much enjoyed by the Lions. President Jack thanked Jim for coming. The free clinic for X-Ray examination of all persons in the community was announced for the week commencing May 26th, Lion Harley Crawford explained the details to be arranged and requested that a Committee be appointed to help. Lions Fred Spry, Stan Hall, Clarence Richey, Rhys. Polloek and Wilfred Hamilton were appointed to this Committee. Help was requested by the Canadian Cancer Society in securing members for this organization arid the same Committee 'were asked to carry on this work. The meeting -closed with the usual song and Lions Roar, The Fellowship Baptist Senior Mis- sion Association held its annual meet- ing on Thursday, March 20th., at the home of Mrs, Geo. Scott, with Mrs. Scott presiding, The meeting opened with prayer by Mrs. (Rev.) Coupland. A hymn "When the Roll is Called Up Yonder" was sung and Mrs. 13. Collar gave the scripture reading from 2nd. Chronicles, 7th Chapter, 14th verse, "If my people which are called by my name shall humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their sin and I will heal their hand." Miss M, Falconer read "Items .of In- terest", Miss Lewis "Congo Field Con- ference." Sec'y. and Treas.. report was given by Mrs. John Falconer, fol- lowed by the hymn, "Throw out the Life Line," and the roll call. Mrs. Cantelon read an article on two out going Missionaries, Mr. Toews and Mr. S. Weber of Waterloo, Ontario, also Rev. J. Brotherton's report of his viork on Africa, A duet was sung by Miss M..Fal- caner and Mrs. Glen Snheifele, "Take up Thy Cross and Follow Me". Mrs. Re.v. Coupland gave an interesting account of time work of one our Home Missionaries, John Callery. Mrs. Joint Falconer gave us some items of interest relating to their visit to Mt's- koka and of the work there of a Fel- . lowship Baptist Missionary, John Adams. A season of prayer followed and the officers -for 1947 were elected. President, Mrs. Geo. Scott Vice-Presidents, Miss R. Lewis and Mrs. W. Pocock Sec.-Treas., Mrs. John Falconer ' Press Sec'y., Miss Lewis Visiting Cont., Mrs. A. Rintoul, Mrs. Patterson. Sewing Committee, Mrs. Camelot' Pianist, Mrs. A. Rintoul TEEN TOWN DANCE "No Partner" Dance Special Feature The Town Hall resounded to the best dance tunes of the day as an en- thusiastic crowd of teensters celebrated the end of examinations at time High School. Helping them celebrate were wom king teensters as well as Public School Teensters. Several hilarious Novelty dances were enjoyed. A high- light of the evening was "no partner" dance in which the dancers were to give an imitation of dancing with a partner. Prize winning dancer was Jim French who seemed to be carrying on an animated conversation with his im- aginary partner. Several teensters asked Jim for her phone number which is said to. be00 ring 0. Another high- light was the elimination dance won by Mr.' Wilbur Tiffin and Miss Audrey 13oe, 'When the competition narrowed down to two couples, the announcer for the elimination dance seemed stumped when he suddenly made the announcement, " All those without an 9 engag1ement ring drop out", The, - an- nouncement was greeted with rousing cheers. Plans for the taster holidays were discussed and these will be announced in next week's paper. It was also thought that perhaps the working EUGHRE.AND BRIDGE teensters would enjoy having a separ- ate dance of their own. If all working teensters who are in favour of this will get in touch with Sam Burton, Re- creation Director, plans for such a dance will be made. A hearty vote of thanks to the lunch committee was moved as well as a vote of thanks to Mr. Don Nasmith for lending his radio and record player for the dance. Public School Concert The Wingham Public School Con- cert will be held on Thursday and Friday, March 27th and 28th. There will be an operetta, "White Gypsy". Rhythm Band, Choral numbers and singing games. Reserved seats will go on sale on Friday, March 21st. Oddfellows Visited Blyth Several car loads of members of the Maitland Lodge I.O.O.F. -visited .Blyth Lodge on Monday evening and exem- plified the third degree, Former Resident Passel • William Thomas Yates, a former Ne- sident of Wingham, passed away at his son's residence,988 Roselawn Ave., Toronto, on Friday, March 21st. Mr. Yates at one time conducted a grocery business in the building now occupied by Rush Ready-to-Wear. Excellent Program Was Presented, Collection Amounted To $78.16 Nearly five hundred people crowded Wingham's Town Hall auditorium on Sunday evening at 820 p.m., to hear a concert by local artists in aid of the Canadian Red Cross. All the artists seemed to sense that the performance was for a good cause and excelled themselves. The crowd showed their appreciation by thunderous applause. The programme was as follows: Baritone solos by Bill Conron "The Lost Chord" Sullivan, and "Were You There" Negro Spiritual. Soprano Solos by Lois Lockridge, "I Love You Truly" Bond, and "In an Old Fash- ioned Town" Squires. Duet by Mr. and Mrs, Sam Burton, "0 Divine Re- deemer" by Gounod. Piano Solos, Miss Leslie Mae Wall, "Cradle Song", Brahmes by Grainger and "Narcissus" by Nevin. Soprano solos, Lois Whit- ney, "The Lord's Prayer" Malotte and "Bless by House" by Brahe. Violin solos by Hugh Gage, "Ave Maria, Schubert Wilhelnig and "Anniversary Song", Jolson, Chaplin. Baritone solo, "The Holy City", Adams by Sam Bur- ton. Euphonium solo Fred Russell, "Auld Lang Syne Fantasy" by Hart- man. Instrumental duet "Vicar of Bray" played by Fred Russell and Bill Gordon, arranged by Russell and baritone solos "The Old Refrain" Kreisler and "Mighty Lak' a Rose", Nevin by Jim Beninger. Chairman of the evening was Tom Rafferty who introduced the artists in his own pleasing way. Mr. Harold V. Pym and Mr. Jim Hall, accompanists for the evening, did an exceptionally fine piece of work at the piano. Rev. Alex Nimmo, vice-president of the Wingham Branch of the Canadian Red Cross spoke briefly before the silver collection was taken. At the close of the concert, Mr. Sam Burton thanked all those who helped make the concert a success. Mr. Barton then asked the people present if Sunday evening concerts, say once a month, would appeal to them. Judging from the .hearty ap- plause the crowd was definitely in fav- our of it. A similar concert will be presented in April, announcement con- cerning this will be made at a later date. Collection received Sunday evening amounted to $78.16, all of which was turned over to the current Canadian Red Cross drive for funds. A Rust Craft Card is . just the way to greet an absent friend, and say, The friendly wish that warms the heart and' draws you closer, though apart.-At McKi'bbons. Visited Wards and Entertained Veterans With Concert Last Thursday, March 20th., a con- cert party from CKNX, consisting of the CKNX Airliners, Lois Whitney, Harold Victor Pym and Hugh Gage; with Johnny Brent, as M.C„ visited Westminster Hospital, London, to entertain the veterans of World Wars I and II at the invitation of the sup- ervisor of recreation, Mr. A. E. Mann, The party visited the wards through- out the hospital during the afternoon and talked with the bed patients who were unable to attend the concert which was held at 8 o'clock that even- ing. The party played for an audience of approximately 850, while close to 1400 heard the concert, which was piped to each of the wards through the hospital loud-speaker system. Outside friends of the patients and those who were issued special invitations were• admitted to the concert, which ran for an hour and a half. Aim enthusiastic invitation was extended for a return visit in the near future and plans are now being made to present another concert group at Westminster, Goforth Evening Auxiliary The regular monthly meeting of the Goforth Evening Auxiliary was held on Tuesday evening at the hone of Mrs. Stewart Scott. The meeting opened with the call to worship by the President, Mrs. W. W. Gurney. The Scripture reading was taken by Mrs. Parker Campbell followed by respon- sive readings taken by Mrs. John Don- aldson, Mrs: George Scott and Mrs. W. W. !Gurney. Following the business part of the meeting slides on time Bhil Fields in India were shown and a very inter- esting talk given by Miss Mae Wil- liamson who is on furlough from In- dia. The meeting closed with the. benediction and a social hour enjoyed. Movies At Belgrave Thursday, March 27th. In the 'United Church, Belgrave on Thursday, March 27th., at 8 p.m., a sound movie showing of "The King of Kings" the greatest religious movie ever filmed. Admission 25 and 10 cents. BRIDE CLUB Seven tables were present at the weekly meeting of the Wingham Brid- ge Club held on Thursday evening, March 20th, The result of the play was as follows: North and South-1st; Miss M. Mac- Lean and Miss M. Johnston; 2nd., Mrs. R. S. Hetherington and Mrs. J. II. Crawford; 3rd, D. Crompton and A. Wilson; 4th, Mrs. G. McKay and Mrs. H. C. MacLean. East and West—J. H. Crawford and 0. Haselgrove; 2nd, Mrs. D. Nasmith and Mrs. G..Godkin; 3rd., R, S. Heth- -erington and D. Nasmith; 4th., Miss McCallum and J. Mason. , WEEK SERVICES COMMUNITY HOLY EXCELLENT ADDRESS HEARD BY LIONS HAD LEG BROKEN IN MOTOR ACCIDENT Car Driven by Frank Moore Was Completely Wrecked A motor accident occurred about a mile south of Teeswater on Thursday afternoon, when a car driven by Frank Moore of Toronto, formerly of Wing- ham, collided with a truck driven by Harold Finley, of near Gorrie, The Moore car was completely wrecked, with one side being sliced off, and hoW the driver 'escaped with only a broken leg is a miracle. The break in the leg was above the knee and quite a bad one, which we under- stand, will mean a stay of several weeks in the hospital. The truck of Mr. Finley was also da- maged with the rack being shifted two inches by the impact, Fs Bs S. M. A. HAVE YOU MADE YOUR DONATION TO . THE RED CROSS? CURLERS ROUND ROBIN COMPLETED W. R. Hamilton's Rink. Won from Donald Rae in Finals Book Early For Your Easter Permanent Done with the latest equipment at the Charm Beauty Salon, Minnie St., phone 445. Cold waves or Permanents, Machine or machineless, Finger Wav- es, Manicures, Breck Treatments and Hot Oil Treatments. Licensed Opera- tor. Eileen Ross. Curlers Won at Chatham A rink of Wingham curlers compos- ed of Jas. Carr Chas, Elliott, George Ingles and A. M. Crawford,'skip, were at Chatham for a couple of days last; week and won fourth prize. Give a Book for Easter. All the lat- est at Warren House. HURON COUNTY FR OF AGRICULTURE The Ontario Radio Farm Forum Conference is being held next Satur- day, March 29th, in Room 1690 King Edward Hotel, Toronto, at 10 a,m, Come whether or not you are an offic- ial delegate, for this promises to be a most interesting meeting. The dele- gates from Huron County arc Mr. Ro- bin Thompson, Clinton; Mrs. 0. 0, Anderson, Wingham, and Mrs. Harvey Johnston, Myth, At a recent meeting of the Directors of Huron County Federating of Agri- culture, Mr. Robert McMillan, R.R, 2, Seaforth was chosen Director for Hu- ron to attend the annual meeting of the Ontario Beef Cattle Producers' Assoc- iation to be held at the King Edward Hotel, Toronto, on Wednesday, March 26th, Voting delegates to this meet- ing are: Mr, R. Coulter, Belgrave, and Mrs, Russell 'might, Brussels. Next Thursday, March 27th, W. V. Roy will be in Toronto 'attending meeting of the Board of Directors Ontario Poultry and Egg Prodticers Co-operative Association at 11 and a meeting of the Poultry Wilk.. Res Committee at the Royal York that same evening, Wingham District Still Needs About $1000.00 To Reach Objective The Red Cross stands at the cross- roads looking back. We see the re- cord of a monumental work done dur- ing the war years; of thousands of liv- es saved by the Red Cross Blood Donor Service, of comfort, happiness and relief from pain brought to thousands of servicemen and civilians; of the spontaneous support of this great work by Canadian everywhere. Looking forward there are a num- ber of clear-cut problems which have to be tackled now, One very import- ant is the Civilian Blood Transfusion Service which is being established from coast to coast. Soon, we hope, any hospital patient in need of a trans- fusion will receive one free of charge. The canvass in Wingham is nearly completed and as yet only about $2000 has been received, This leaves $1000 yet to go. Anyone living in or around Wingham who has, not yet donated please leave your donation at either of the Wingham Banks. Every donation, large or small, will be needed if the Wingharn district is to reach its ob- jective. The list: of donations will be found on page five. The Round Robin which has been in progress throughout the winter was] completed at the Curling rink' on Fri- day night when W. R. Hamilton's rink defeated D. Rae's rink in the finals by a score of 12-9. There were thirty-two rinks entered in the competition, but owing to wea- them conditions several games were not' played, which necessitated the drawing for winners up to the semi- finals. The winners were: first, Lorne Gard- ner, Carl Seip, Harvey Neirgarth and W. R. Hamilton, skip; 'second, Norm. Welwood, Hartley Smith, Henry Gal- braith and Don Rae, skip; third, Rev. W. S. Sutherland, Rev. A. Nimmo, W. H. (Tiny) Edwards and Murray Rae, skip. 'HURON OLD BOYS The. Evening Guild' of St. Paul's Church met at the hoMe of Miss !Mary Johnston on Tuesday evening, with Mrs. D. B. Porter presiding. The opening exercises were talsCn by Miss Mary Johnston, followed by the scripture reading and a devotional per- iod, "Good Friday 'and Calvary" from a hook by Bishop Renison. Following a social -hour and sewing in charge of Mrs.. Jack Templeman, lunch was served by time hostess 'and Mrs. Wilfred•Henrys.-7,-,s- ST. PAUL'S CHURCH EVENING GUILD the presentation to the winners. The. President, B, H, McCreath, spoke of the loss to the Association of So many old timers during the past few years and of Mr. McLaren as the most be- loved of them all. The pairs. who competed for the Trophy were as follows: Mr. and Mrs, George Thomson, Brussels; Mr. _and Mrs. -Gordon bowler, Exeter; Mary McGregor and Robt. Little, Wingham; Mr, and Mrs. A, G. Smith, Wingham; Mrs. A, Allen and. Mrs. Smith, Gode- rich; Mr. and Mrs. Clare Lannan, Go- derich; R. C. King and Dave Thomp- son, Goderich; Ralph Sheppard. and Mrs. Grosse, Goderich; Mrs, Ina Hines Goderich, and Dr, J, G. Ferguson, Sun- shine; J. McQuaig, Lucknow and Mrs, Cecil .Allin, Goderich; Reg, William, Goderich, and Jeanne Vodden, Clinton; Fred Robinson and Jack Allan, Gode- rich; Chief C, 13, Allin, Goderich, and Mrs. C. Allin, Wingham; J. 0, Hagan and Mrs. Iris Hines, Sunshine; Mr. and Mrs. Wes,. McCuteheon, BtusselS; Mr, and Mrs. S. M, Wiekens, Deegan- non; Margaret Atkinson and Jean Tur- a, Dublin; p, Stott, Myth and Mrs. J. Satiate, Brussels; Mrs, M. Irwin and H. C. Sloan, Blyth; 0, W. Dane and Mrs. B. Gteer, Gorrie; Bert Greer and Mrs. D. W. Dane,. Gorrie; Matt, Scatiett, Seaforth, and J. 0. Scott 'Myth;Mr, and Mrs. R. lateidas, Sea- forth; Mrs. 'Spare,. Seaforth, and Mrs. Gardiner, Walton; Mts. 'Curry and j, Laird, Base Line; Mr. and Mrs. lay Carter, _ Clinton; Mr. and Mrs. Dorland Glaziers Clinton;. Lola Nott and tide Smith, Clinton; Mr. and Mrs. rited Bay liott, Clinton. Refreshmatts hi -old MOM Mlle were served and the gathering mingled in groups renewing many old friend- ships. • Despitea day long sleet storm, the Huron Old Boys Association held a highly successful euchre and bridge at the Heliconian Club on Friday night. All sections of the county were fully represented. Many special prizes were given for the winners of both bridge and euchre but the special attraction was the competition for the best pair of euchre players in the Association. The J. A. McLaren Memorial Cups was won by J. 0, Scott, formerly of Myth, and Mrs. Jessie Scarlett, formerly of Brussels, this pair eliminating Ralph Sheppard and Mrs. Grosse, of Goder- ich in the finals. Wallace McLaren, son of the late J A Met aren made . . . Play for the McLaren Memorial Cup Drew Large Entry Engagement Announced Mr. and Mrs. W. John Henderson, Wingham, wish to announce the en- gagement of their daughter, Iona Jean, to Mr, Donald French, son of Mr. and Mrs. A. French, Wingham. The marriage to take place April 4th., 1947. Zone 16 Oratorical Contest The winners from the oratorical con- tests sponsored by the different Lions Clubs of Zone 16, will compete for the Zone championship at Palmerston on Wednesday evening. There will be five contestants, one each from Palm- erston, Arthur, Mount Forest, Owen Sound, and Mics Hilda Pletch repre. smiting Wingham. Sister Dies In England Mr, F, C. Fuller last week received the sad news of the passing of his sis- ter, Mrs, R. Winter, in London, Eng. Mrs, Winter had held the position of Secretary of the Old Age Pension for a number of years. Her passing was quite sudden only the week before hav- ing resigned her position. She was dearly loved by all the old people, as slie had been so cheerful in her work, Engagement Announced Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Rumble, of Toronto, wish to anitounce the en- gagement of their only daughter, Dor- een, to George Alvin Currie, eldest son of Mr, and Mrs. George T. Currie, Winghatit, Ontario. The marriage will take place on April 12th., at high noon at Eglingion United Church, Toronto. Rev. W. J. Johnston, pastor, will of- ficiate. IT MIGHT AS WELL BE WINTER Spring arrived, according to the cal• endar, last Friday, but pay no attention to it. Over the week-end we had tuild weather, but on Tuesday moreing Old Mart Winter decided it was too early for Spring and handed us the Worst blizzard of the year. All transporta- don is again at a standstill. With a gale blowing Tuesday Morning visibil- ity was cut to only a few feet,