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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1947-05-29, Page 1With Which Is Amalgamated The Gerrie Vidette and Wroxeter News Single Copies Five Cents WINC,FIAM ONTARIO, THURSDAY; MAY 29th, 1947 Subscriptions $2.00 per Year WEST HURON UNITS 1 LIONS ENTERTAIN OF INSTITUTE MET LADIES AT LUNCHEON WICK LIONS CLUB ENTERTAINS BRITISH ROOD RELIEF SHIPMENT SPORTS-MUSIC DAY NEARLY A WASHOUT THERE'S STILL TIME TO DE X-RAYED 11•1•••••••••• EAST HURON DISTRICT ANNUAL MEETING Wet Weather Curtails Sports Nearly 100 Delegates Registered At Blyth Last Week An Appointment Is Not Necessary To Attend Clinic You can still have a free chest X- Ray. The survey being conducted at the Wingham Town Hall will remain open until Friday evening, May 30th, and all citizens of Wingham and diste riot who have not already done so are urged to make appointments at once for the free health service by telephoning Mrs. Greer at 137, While appointments are preferred they are not necessary, and anyone in this area may come in at any time. The first to ;be X-rayed were: F. W, Spry, local Chairman; j. H. Crawford, District Chairman; Mayor Duncan Kennedy and John W. Hanna, The. oldest resident present was James Moffat, 85, with Peter Gowans next, 82, The students of Wingham High School marched in a body Monday morning, and the total for the first day Was 578, and up until Tuesday over 900 have had their chests examined, and hundreds more will be reporting daily. The Clinic will be in operation until 9 p.m. Friday, May 30th. The hours are 10 to 12, 1 to 5, and 7 to 9. This is your opportunity—don't neglect it, Mr. R. A. Coutts reports 51 cartons of supplies ready for shipment. These cartons contain 1.2.6 ladies coats, 200 ladle's dresses, 89, men's overcoats, 12 men's odd coats„ 20 men's suits, 20 pr, of men's odd pantsga large quantity of ladie's and children's wear. There were also 9 cartons of canned goods, 2 car- tons of soap, 1 9$11b. bag of flour, 3 small bags of flour, ,1 can maple syrup. Mr. Collets deserves the hearty thanks of the community for all his work in sorting and packing these sup- plies, Associated with him in this good work were Mr. and Mrs, Geo. Williams, Mrs, R. A. Coutts, Mrs. G. Gannett, Mr, Bert Platt and Mr. A. 0. Garrett. Mr. Coutts reports W. H. Gurney & Sort, supplying the cartons and twine, Bey. A. Nimmo and Mr. Sam Burton contacted the merchants for goods donations, Besides these don- ations of food and clothing there were also cash -donations. to a total of $600. This amount was subscribed largely by the industries of the town and the business and professional men of the main street. Mr. Wilbur Tiffin wits in charge of collections and had associated with him, Mr. H. V. Pym, Mr. Geo. Williams; Mr, Alton Adams and the managers of the banks, Mr. G.' Gammage and Mr, R. R. Hobden. To all these and to The Advance-Times and CKNX for publicity the thanks of the Community is due. • 1 CHEROKEE "RODEO THIS WEEK-END Anniversary Services Anniversary services will be held in Calvin Presbyterian Church, E. Wa- wanosh, on Sunday, June 1st, Services will be conducted by the pastor, Rev. W. S. Sutherland, at 11 a.m. and 8 p. m. D.S.T. On Friday and Saturday of this week the Lions Club are presenting The Cherokee Rodeo in the Wingham Arena. Thissa show worth seeing with its thrills, spills and laughter, cow- boys, cowgirls, • trick riders, outlaw bucking horses, hilarious clowns, etc. There will be 3 performances, Friday evening, and matinee and evening on Saturday, Admissions, Adults to all performances 75c; Children, evenings 35c,, Saturday matinee 25c. Had Party on 90th Birthday Mrs. Wm, Dawson held a party on May 24th to celebrate her 90th birth- day. Many friends called on her dur- ing' the day, and she was the recipient of numerous cards aed gifts. Presentation on 40th Anniversary Wednesday evening several neigh- bors held a surprise party at the hem° of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Haney and presented them with a silver tray, it being the eve of their 40th wedding an- niversary. Engagement Announced Mr. and Mrs. Milo Casemore wish ,to announce the engagement of their 'daughter, Laura June, to Mr. Lloyd 'Saunders, son of Mr. and Mrs. George 'Saunders, Lucknow. The marriage to take place in June. Held At Ethel on Thursday, May 22nd. The 45th Anniversary of East Hur- on District Women's Institutes was held at Ethel United Church,. May 22, Mrs. Charles Mathers, president, 'was in the chair. Mrs. John Spiers, pres- ented the minutes. Mrs. Harold Seek' the auditor's report. The meeting ways opened with the singing of 0 Canada. Excellent and complete reports were given by conveners of Standing Com- mittees. Citizenship, Mrs. H. I. Durst; Publicity, Mrs. Work; Social Welfare and Health, Mrs. Glenn Johnston; Can- adian Industries, Mrs. Fred Demmer- ling; Home Economics, Mrs, A. Pier- son;ohn Johnston. Research, Mrs. Carl Mrs. ,Mathers in her address, com- plimented the conveners in their al- most 100% reports, she said progress had been made during the year and thanked the branches and especially the Secretary, Mrs, John Speir fix co- operation in carrying out her duties. Mrs, Norval Smith of Port Elgin, representing the provincial brought greetings and gave many fine sugges- tions to officers and members, also re- porting for the meetings of the provin- cial board. Mrs, Harold Speir spoke briefly, ur- ging all to attend the 50th anniversary celebration at Guelph on June 18th, al- so the Area Convention to be held at O.A,C. Guelph, Sept. 4th and 5th, Mrs. Wardlaw who convened the dinner invited the guests to the church school room where tables were set for almost 100 delegates. Golden Daffo- dils in blue containers centred the tables the same effect was carried cut on the table decorations with a clever- ly fashioned sunflower at each corner. All decorations including a large ban- ner were carried out , in an artistic blending of gold and blue, Institute cal- ors. A three story birthday cake, complete with candles, was placed at head table. Mrs. Charles Mathers be- ing given the honour of cutting the cake. Mrs. Harold Speir was Toast Mistress, seated at head table were Charter members, past provincial and district officers, guest speakers, an outstanding member from each branch and present officers. At two o'clock delegates returned to the church auditorium arid were called to order with soft music. Mrs. Brenton at the organ. Rev. Mr. Bren- ton conducted Devotional exercises, Mrs. Wardlaw gave the address of welcome, Mrs. Glenn Johnston of the Gorrie Branch replied. Miss W. Kydd of the Department was guest speaker, with her pleasing personality and a first hand knowledge of Institute work. Miss Kydd left many helpful sugges- tions. She took up time Co-operative programme, Personality and Dress be- ing chosen as the District project. Community singing led by Mrs. Leslie Lake with Mrs. Brenton at the organ was enjoyed. Mrs, H. I. Burst, Wrox- eter, gave a good report of the Area Convention held at Guelph. Mrs. Norval Smith took charge of time elec- tion of officers. The following officers were elected for 1947, 1948. Hon. President, Mrs. Charles Math- (Continued on page four) Rain and more rain almost put a complete crimp in the 24th of May act- ivities. Public School Softball teams front Lucknow and Teeiwater were un- able to play on the ball park diamonds. However, Mr. Herbert Campbell, who is in charge of the ball park grounds this year was on the job early Satur- day morning and by noon the main diamond was in shape for playing. Doll Show Was Successful Sixty-seven entries were received for a most interesting doll show held in the Town Hall Auditorium at 2 o'clock Saturday afternoon. Registrars were Miss Phyllis Johns and her niece, Miss Gwen Johns, and the judges were Miss Audrey Boe, Mrs. Russ, Eadie, and Mrs. Harold Wild. Winners were Shirley Templeman, Catharine Keating and Sally Lou Mc- William. A dog show preceded the softball game between Wingham Intermediate A team and Londesboro. Winners of the dog show were, John Brecken- ridge, showing a black cocker spaniel, Art Simmons, showing a collie, and Barry Fryfogle, showing a Boston Bull. Londesboro Defeats Wingham The Londesboro team nosed out the Wingham Team 5 to 4, in an exciting game. As the score indicates, it was anybody's game all the way through. The appreciative crowd had many an opportunity to roar as close plays were made in mid-season form. It was a good game to watch. Batteries -were John Higgins and Bob Groves for Wingham, and Tarras and Sundercock for Londesboro. Band Concert Winds Up Day Wingham Citizens Band were hosts to the 13lyth Boys and Girls Band un- der the leadership of Bandmaster A. G. Robinson, at a joint concert in the Town Hall auditorium. The Wing- ham Band, assisted by Mr. Sam Bur- ton, comedian, provided the first half of the programe, and the Blyth Boys and Girls Band took over the latter part of the evening. Music by both bands was greatly appreciated by the audience. Bandmaster. Robinson led his band like the showman that he is, and each number played thrilled the crowd. In conversation with Mr. Robinson after the concert, he stated that Wingham could easily have a boys and girls band and that it provides the youth of the community with an excel- lent hobby. Bandmaster Seddon and the Wing- ham Citizens' Band deserve a great deal of credit for the fine showing they made. It is encouraging to note the great improvement they have made. Without a doubt, if the band continues to improve at this rate they will be an organization second to none in this district, Mr. Sam Burton wishes to thank all those people who worked hard to make the day a success. Special thanks are due to radio station CKNX and the Wingham Advance-Times for their support. THE 0011 SHOW Zone Meeting Held at Wroketer on Wednesday Eevening A very interesting and important Zone meeting of the Lions Clubs of Zone 16 was held in Wroxeter Town Hall on Wednesday, May 21st, about 100 representatives attended from the clubs of the zone, which includes Ow- en Sound, Blyth, Winghain, Elora, Arthur, Mount Forest, Palmerston, Harriston and Howick. A fine dinner was provided by the host club of How- ick, with District Deputy Governor, Gordon Hargraves, a member of the home club presiding. In addition to representatives from all the clubs, spec- ial guests included Reeve John Wint- ters of Howick Township, who wel- comed the Lions, District. Governor Hal Meir, of Seaforth, International Counsellor ,Geo. Lavelle of Palmers- ton; District Secretary Bruce Malcolm of Toronto; Past District Deputy Gov- ernors, Fred Spry, Wingham; Pat Brown, Arthur;. Steve Stothers, Arth- ur; Bill Cowper, Mt, Forest, and Lions International 3rd Vice Pres., Walter Fisher of Queenston, Ont The highlight ofthe evening was the address by Walter Fisher, who sold of his visit to the United Nations' Organ- ization at Lake Success, N.Y., in con- nection with Lions International. He told of some of the world conditions and how 50 per cent, of the people of the world were starving, and only 25 per cent. had enough and to spare. He said the only cure for the world's ills was laid down in the New Testament: "Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all they soul, and with all thy strength, and with all thy mind: and thy neighbour as thyself". A presentation to Lion Fisher of a set of crystal, from the district, was made by Lion Fred Spry; and the Howick Club presented him with a beautiful blanket, this presentation be- ing made by Charter President How- ard Wylie. The Howick Club also presented District Secretry Bruce Mal- colm with a table cloth and rolling pin to celebrate his 34th wedding anniver- sary whih fell on that day, „ The music for the. evening Was in charge of Lions Harold Victor Pym and Jack Rcavie of Wingham. Tailtwisters, Ken Edgar of Howick, and Steve Stothers, of Arthur, were zealous in levying fines, but carelesS with their fine boxes which fell into the hands of the Owen Sound Tail- twister, who publicly demanded that they be fined for such carelessness. At the business meeting prior to the dinner LiOn Steve Jones of Mount For- est, was elected District Deputy Gov- ernor for 1947-48. " West Huron Women's Institutese - comprising Wingham, Belgrave, Blyth, Clinton, Goderich, Dungannon, St. Helens, Kintail, and Clinton Junior branches, held their annual meeting . and election of officers with almost 100 delegates registered in Memorial Hall, Blyth, Tuesday of last week, the presi- , dent, Mrs. Lorne Ivers, presiding, The meeting was opened with the national anthem, and scripture reading by Mrs, James Wood of Auburn. Mrs. N. Keating, secretary-treasurer for the district, read the minutes of the 1946 annual meeting and of the executive meetings, The 'Roll Call of the branches was answered`, bythe various treasurers giving short financial statements. Mrs. George Wilkiti sang a solo, accompan- ied by Mrs. J. A. Snider, both of Gode- . rich ,branch, Miss Flora Durnin, Huron county coach in unior workj, explained chang- • es in the junior set-up, She. reported that :77 girls completed projects last year. Interest in the girls of the com- munity should be a first consideration with institute members, she said. Club work, it was sex, ,plained, can be carried on if there are only four available girls in the com- munity, Conveners Report it, Reports of standingeonnittees were ,given as follows: agriculture and Can- adian Industries, by Mrs. R. Fairser- vice of Clinton; Citizenship and Legis- lation, Mrs. E. Anderson of Belgrave; Historical Research, Mrs. DuVal of Wingham, who recommended that -more branches present some of their worthy members with life membership pins and certificates. Mrs. C. Holland of Goderich, convener ,of hOrne econ- omics, reported the activities of seven branches. Mrs. Adam Johnston of Kintail, social welfare convener, gave .1.ier report; and Mrs, Ena Craig of Auburn reported on publicity for Mrs. Fred Ross, the convener. sse Mrs. Keating, district treasurer, re- ported, that around $5,000 had been 'raised by the branches during the year. Dinner was served by the members of the local branch in the basement of •the hall. Reeve F. T, Bainton, wel- comed the guests and spoke highly of the work of the Women's Institute, the local branch of which was instru- mental in erecting Memorial Hall and "Y has been energetic to help in building a modern kitchen, public rest rooms, and a library now under construction .as an addition to the Hall. Mrs. F. A, Parker, president of Wingham Branch, replying to Reeve Bainton, expressed pleasure at meeting in convention at Blyth, The afternoon session was opened -with community singing led by Mrs. R. D. Philip at the piano. Mrs, Ivers, in her address thanked the district ex- ecutive for their co-operation, espec- ially Mrs, Keating, the very efficient secretary-treastirer, and spoke of the oming celebration at Guelph in June. 'Officers Elected Mrs, Rice of Kintail, convener of the nominatipg committee, presented the slate of officers, which was adopt- ed as follows: Hon. Pres,, Mrs, W. 3. Henderson of Wingham; Past Presi- dent, Mrs. L. Ivers of Dungannon; President, Mrs, C. Lockhart of Gode- rich; Vice-Presidents, Mrs, L. M. Scriregeour of Blytli, Mrs. F. Parker of Wingliarn; Secretary Treasurer, Mrs, Norman Keating of Wingham; auditors, Mrs. W. S. Hall, Mrs, D. Iltitchison. The 1946 conveners of the Standing Cornittees were re-elected. (Continued on page four) MUSICAL FESTIVAL AT BLYTH• JUNE 14 The Belgrave School Fair Musical Festival will be held in the Blyth Me- morial Hall on the afternoon and even- ing of Wednesday, jtine 4th. Every- One is invited. Admission, afternoon, adults 10c, children free; evening, ad- ults 25c, children free. Engagement Announced Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Sinnamon, Minnie St., Wingham, announce the engagefilent of their daughter, Rheatha Ada, to Mr, Stewart V, Forsythe, son of Mrs. Forsythe and the late Mr. Alex Forsythe, Wingham. The marriage to take place early in June, DANCING AT ROYAL T Hospital Auxiliary Meeting The Women's 'Auxiliary to Wing- ham General Hospital will hold their regular meeting in the Council Cham- bers on Monday afternoon, June 2nd, at 3 o'clock, Engagement Announced Mr. a.nd Mrs. Harvey Webber of Monkton announce the engagement of their oldest daughter, Genevieve Jean, to George Henry Soiling, son of Mr, and Mrs. George Selling of Wingham. The marriage to take place Saturday morning, 9.30, at Sacred Heart Church in Wi ins ha m. Every Saturday evening from 9 to 12. Ken Wilbee's Orchestra, Moderate admission. F, B. Y. P. A. Tea and Baking Sale St, Paul's Ladies' Guild will hold a sale of Horne-made Baking in the par- ish room of, the Church on Saturday, May 31st, at 3.30 p.m, U. CHURCH EVE. AUX. • MEETS FOR MAY 0011RTI1 EVENING AUXILIARY MET How Not To Grow Rich George Johnson and Allan Williams decided to hitch-hike home for the holi- day from Kitchener. They found the hiking poor that day so chartered a two-seater 'plane and came home one at a time, landing on Bluevale Road, Property Changes Last week Mr. Geo. Olver sold his residence on the'corner of Victoria and Shuter streets to Mr. George Robinson, formerly of Port Burwell, Mr. Olver has purchased the residence of the Misses ,McCallum, corner of Victoria and Frances Streets, l Engagemeht Announced Mr. and Mrs. George H. Tervit wish to announce the engagement of their daughter, Mary H., to Mr, Donald C. Wallace, only son of 'Mrs. Wallace and the late Thomas Wallace, of Turn- berry. The wedding to take place June 14th. Celebrated 42nd Anniversary Mr, and Mrs. Jas. Knight, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Nivies, Mr. and Mrs. Geo, Evans and Mr, and Mrs. Theodore Rebertson of Toronto, spent the week- end with Mr, and Mrs, Alex, Robert- son, Patrick StiZet, who celebrated their forty-second wedding anniversary. Two Car Markers Required in 1948 Next year, for the first time since 1943, Ontario motor vehicles will have license plates front and rear, it was announced by the Ontario Highways Department in cotmection with award- ing of the contract for plates to the Ontario Reformatory at Guelph. Be- cause of steel shortages, motorists for years were issued only one plate, car- ried otn the rear of the vehicle. For 1948 there will be tvio plates for each car. The 1048 plates will carry "easy to read" white letters and figures, on a navy-blue background. The May meeting of the Evening Auxiliary of Winglren United Churclr was held in the Church parlours with Miss Janet Murray in charge of the worship service, The meeting opened With all "repeating time 05th Psalm, foll- owed by the hymn, "Poe the Beauty of time Earth", Mrs. F. Madill led in prayer. The Scripture reading was given. 'by Mrs. R. S. Hetherington. Mrs. 5. Burton favoured with a solo. Following the hymn "O'er Those Gloomy Hills of Darkeess", Mrs. Jas. Walpole presented a chapter from the Study Book, "India at the. Threshold". A report of the Presbyterial, held in Exeter, part of which was prepared by Mrs. 3. Reavie, was given by Mrs, A. W. Irwin. The business session: was conducted by time President, Mrs. Irwin. Tent dollars was voted to the British Flood. Belief •Campaigtx, The meeting closed with a hymn and the Mizpah bene- diction, after which refreshment were served. ST. PAUL'S EVENING GUILD "I once had a sweet little doll clears, The prettiest doll in the world", I ant sure a good many of those for-' tunate enough to attend the Doll Show last Saturday recall those very words as they looked at the 56 lovely dollies, and I am equaly sure that as they look- ed at the faces of those adoring little "Mothers" they recalled with a pang the love they once bore some special little dolly: It must have been a -very difficult task for the judges to choose the prize- winners but they finally did so, Be- sides the prize-winners of this very lovely display there were a few that were just different. There was a lovely bride, there was Charlie Chap- lin, there were period dressed dolls and among these was one shown by Sheila Laidlaw: This dolly was -brought to Sheila's grandmother by Santa Claus (then a very young man) on Christmas morning 1870, Some of its clothes were made by her great grandmother. Perhaps the writer will be excused if right here she 'becomes personal, for she recalls a very special doll, She only remembers that it wore a gor- geous red dress (to her) and long blonde hair. She supposes the hair was fine sheep's wool for in those days real hair was not used to adorn dolls. She. also had a little brother who was' passionately fond of dolls, -Today lie says this is entirely a fabricatian of his sister's mind, but it is not. Well, one clay his sister and mother went to town (7 whole miles) and little broth- er saw his chalice. He played all day with that doll, an indulgent older broth- er allowed him to. Late in the after- noon he slept and "Jinnie" for that was her name, lay where a young Scotch collie pep found it. Being of Scottish ancestry the pup thought to save the doll by carrying it to the house but alas, a decapitated doll and one almost naked was found on time kitchen floor. Sometime later on a tearful little boy sought the same in- dulgent brother—ghd panacea foe all our childhood griefsatid together they replaced Jinnie's head, glued it on mid redressed it. All was well, 'til sis- ter gave a doll party, jinnie was ;brought to the table, but sit up, she woulde't. Sit up she couldn't, Her entire leg system bent only backwards for her head was glued on wrong, We will omit the sequence. Big brother says she was played with no more littt put away with doe respect and core- mony where lay the dear departed pet birdies several unwanted kittens and one pink weed rabbit, The writer . does not know the truth of this mate- Meet. She never has investigated. She hopes it is so. She only knows, "That for old sake's sake She was still dears, the Prettiest doll in the world", Suffers Fall Downstairs Mrs. W. Williamson of Bristol Ter- taco, is confined to bed suffering con- cussion and severe bruises from a fall down stairs. Won At Aylmer Horse Show Currie & Tervit took their horses to Aylmer on Saturday for the East Elgin Horse Breeders Show and won a first, a second and two third prizes. Engagement Announced Mr. and Mrs. W. VanWyck announ- ce the engagement of their only dau- ghter, Jane Anne, to Donald E. Rosen- hagen, son of Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Rosenhagen of Toronto. The marriage to take place on Saturday, June 21st., at high noon in United Church, Wing- ham. Teeswater Stays Dry Teeswater, which has been dry since 1915, voted last Wednesday to stay that way, but it was a tight vote, The wets had a majority of 73, or 57.25 per Cent of the 503 ballots polled. Un- der the local option law, 60 per cent Was needed by the wets before bever- age rooms could be introduced to the village, LIONS CLUB DANCE DREW FAIR CROWD The dance itt the Armouries on Mon- day evening, sponsored by the Lions Club drew a fair crowd. The floor show put on by ,joittiny Perkins sand Doug, Romaine of Toronto, was ex- ceptionally well reeeived, Doug„ with his witty remarks and stbries kept those present itt a continuoits uproar of laughter. Those who were not pre- sent missed a real evening's entertain- ment, Mrs. Wilfred Henry was hostess last Tuesday evening to St, Paul's Evening Guild. The Vice-President, Miss Alice Reaching presided, and following the usual routine of reports and discussion the meeting was taken over by the Work Committee. Lunch was served by Mrs. Miller "Davis and ,Mrs. Mervyn Templernan and a pleasant social; time enjoyed by all. The• weekly meeting of the Ftinda mental Baptist Young People's Asso- ciation was held on Monday night with a very interesting meeting which was arranged by klr. Harold Pocock. The opening hymn was "That Will Be Glory For Me" and Mr, Glenn Scheif- ele led in prayer, The Misses Lois Burchill and Mar- jorie Falconer gave reports on the an- nual conference held in Galt on May 24th which proved to be very interesting and informative. Mr. Bruce MacLean gave a reading en- titled "Youth Sends Out An SOS" af- ter which a duet by Miss Marjorie coner and Mrs. Doris Veals was given, entitled, "Tell Mc Mort". The Scrip- ture reading was read by Mr. Norman Pocock and foetid hi Philippians 1-10. Vey. 0. 3. Coupland gave the mess- age for the evening and the text was found in Mark 1 t 16-18, The subject was "Fishing" or how Christians should and can be Dishers of Men, The meeting closed whit the singing of "I Will Make You Fishers of Men" and ,Mr. jolm Palconer closed with prayer, $500.00 Granted To Wingharn citizens' Sand' The Lions Club, held a very suc- cessful Ladies' Night at the Queens Hotel on Monday evening with a re- cord attendance. President Jack Mc- Ribbon welcomed all the guests and also the guests of the Club, Miss Leslie Mae Wall, "Tiny" Perkins and Doug. Romaine. Tailtwister Wally Armstrong was on the job with Lion' Doc. Irwin assisting. Lion Wally tried to pry some informa- tion about the running 'of the King's Plate from' Lion Harley Crawford but Harley insisted the race was "Moldy". At the insistence of the Tailtwister, Lion Jack McKibbon gave a touching rendition of.the song, "Leave the Dish- es in the Sink„Ma". An impl'omPtu quartette, Mrs, McCool, Miss Boe, Lion Bill McCool and Lion Wilbur Tiffin sang "The Old Spinning Wheel". Lion Clayton Gammage got into an argument with the Tailtwister and his Ns'sistant, but he quickly subsided when Lion Doc. drew a pair of sciss- ors and cut off his flashy tie, a •few inches at a time. Lion Clarence Richey attempted to take Lion Clayton's side of the argument and he, too, was pounc ed upon and lost his tie. No more arguments took place as each Lion carefully guarded his tie. . Lion Omar Haselgrove was accorded a Lions Roar in recognition of'being a Cham- pion bridge player. Lion Wally claim. ed that Lion Cliff. McAvoy was anxious to give an address to the Lions. Lion Cliff, in a few brief re- marks stated that his address was Wingham, Ont. Many Lions proteSted that he neglected to give . his 'phone number and later this information was volunteered by - Lion- Wilf. French for the benefit of interested persons. Lion Stewart Beattie - presented the minutes of the last Director's meeting and it was recommended that $50 ..be donated 'to the British Flood Relief and $500 to the Wingham Town Band. Lions approved these donatiotts. Lion Ron Rae thanked the Lions for flowers Sent him while in Hospital and also thanked, the Club for the Donation to the. Town Band, of which he is Sec- retary. Lion Wally recalled to the Lions the sympathy expressed only a few short years ago during the war when many babies were homeless. He was sure that the Lions were sympathetic:. Mrs. Don. Naismith was requested to draw a slip from a hat and Wally announced that the baby would-be handed over to the persons whose names were drawn. Dr. and Mrs. Geo, Howson were win- ners and Lions Doc Irwin and Wally Armstrong wheeled in the baby in a carriage. It was nicely dressed and covered with satin spreads. Later Lion Doc announced that it was safely asleep. Miss Leslie Mae Wall favored with a fine piano solo and was promptly given an encore, Both numbers were greatly appreciated. Lion Alton Ad- ams called Lions Stewart Beattie and Doc McKibbon forward where he ad- dressed them hi his best humorous manner and handed each a silver cup for new sons recently arrived. A new type of Relay Race was held with two teams: Lions Wilf, French, Stan. Hall, Don Nasmith and Sam Burton on one side and Lions McCool, Don. Jeffs, Clarence Armitage and Miller Davis on the other. The race was for each man tb unbutton his vest and button it up again, The race was close but Lion Stan Hall's team were declared winners. President Jack introduced "Tiny" Perkins and Doug, Romaine, of To- ronto and "Tiny" gave several clever piano numbers while Doug. Romaine offered several good impersonations.. They announced that they would pre- sent the floor show at the Lions' Dance later. The meeting closed with the usual closing song and the Lions Roar, Returned From Florida Dr, and Mrs.. R. C. Redmond re- turned home on Monday, after spending the winter months in Florida. Celebrated 90th Birthday .Congratulations to Mrs. L. H. Bos- man of town, who celebrated her 90th birthday on Saturday, May 24th, Accepts Position At Mill Miss Ethel bestow of town has ac-. cepted a position with Howson & Howson Mont Mill and commenced her new duties this weak .. Sold VOrdwich Business Me, Jack Pym„ who recently purch- ased a grocery business in POrdWielt, disposed of this business last week to Mr. NewIove of Galt, giving him possessipn on Monday of this week. Morris. Pallet Sold Reeve Cecil Wheeler of Morris hae disposed of his farm on .the 4th tine to Mr. Joseph Allen of ;Glasgow, Stole land, and Will hold an auction sale on junelOth. The regular monthly meeting of the Goforth Evening Auxiliary was held oil Tuesday evening, May 20th,, at the home of Mrs, John P. McKibbon, with the President, Mrs, W. W. 'Gurney presiding, The meeting was opened With the Call to Worship and the sing- ing of hymn 251, Miss Agnes Wil- liamson read the Scripture followed by a prayer.by Mrs, Pero Clark. After the business part of the meet- ing the tonic "Toward a Christian India," Was taken by Mrs, Geo. R. Scott and several interesting papers oh India were read by the various members. Miss Grace Oilmour favoured with a loVely piano solo. The Meeting was brought to a close by the singing of hymn 378 after Willa social hour was enjoyed.