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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1948-06-23, Page 1DIVINE SERVICE Paraded. To St, Andrews Presbyterian Church Sunday Morning .=•••.!•••••••••01 The Wingliain Lodge No, 286, A.F. & A,M., held its annual church ser- vices in St, Andrew's Presbyterian Church on Sunday morning, June 20th, with nearly 100 members being pre- sent, making it one of the largest par- ades in years, The minister, Rev, Alex Nimmo, de- livered an inspiring address, basing his remarks on Proverbs 22:28 "Re- move not the ancient landmark, which thy fathers have set." The choir under the leadership of Mr. Harold Victor Pym, rendered special music, with a tenor solo by George Henderson. "The Lord's Pray- er." An anthem, "We praise Thee, 0 God,"• and a male quartette composed of Horace Aitchison, J. P. McKibbon, Geo. Henderson and W. E, Hammond, sang "Building for Eternity." JUNE WHIM OF U. CHURCH AUX. Active Stanmar Ahead The Recreation Council outlined plans for a Summer playground Pro- gramme for the children of Wingham and district, The programme begins on Monday, July 5the and will contin- ue through August 27th. Parents Co-Operation Needed It has been found in the past that many of the younger' children do not continue to take part in the recreation programme because their parents for- get to send them regularly to the prop- er location, Parents are asked to please• see to it that their children attend the programme regularly. The Programme. Children 5 to 8 years of age (it is understood that children younger or older than the age specified are wel- come.) Mornings 10 a.m. to 12 a.m. daily except Saturday and Sunday. Singing, active games and contests, Ballet dancing, for girls, Group and team games for boys. Many handi- crafts, stories and plays, games and sport events such as Treasure Hunts, Paper Chase, Picnics, Indian games, etc. Director of this programme is Mrs. Harry Posliff assisted by a num- ber of mothers of young children and by teenage girls. VOLUNTEERS STILL NEEDED. The location of this playground will be announced in next week's paper. Learn To Swim Campaign For boys and girls ages 9 to 12 years a water safety campaign will commence on July 5th through July 17th daily except Saturday and Sun- day from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Location will be announced in next week's pap- er. Boys and girls will be taught to swim and will be instructed in water safety measures, Successful candidates will be presented with crests. This !part of the programme will be directed ,by Sam Burton, Girls 9 to IA- years of Age More Bands of all kinds will as- semble at Waterloo Park, Waterloo, Ontario, on Saturday, Julie 26th, than have ever assembled anywhere mi. the Continent, At least 40 Bands amid pos- sibly over 50 front •all over Ontario and from Michigan, Music starts at 8,00 ape and lasts until midnight with monster musical Tattoo in denting. One admission charge for whale day and evening. Beautiful Park for pie. nie5, and ample 'Opportunity for 're- freshments, Dance At Dungannon '.••••••••••••imil 'Oil Friday night of this Week, Item' 25th, to the Musk of 'Garnet Fattier% 5 piece orchestra, under the auspices the Dungannon -Agricultural Soc- iety, Proceeds 'for the new hall fund, EVeryotie Weleoree, General aeltidasiori, ti; van'? tz7 ,,, With Which is Amalgamated The Gorrie Vidette and Wroxeter News Single Copies -- Five Cents • WINGHAM, ONTARIO, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 23, 1948 Subscription, w:)0 a Year in Advance 1•111111111110.11110•Winffla MASONS ATTEND 'EAST WAWANOSH LIONS CLUB TO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FACES PROBLEMS SCHOOL AREA PICNIC VINRIAM H. SCHOOL PROMOTION REPORT ••••••••••••-..... Three Nights, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, July 8, 9, 10 CONTRACT LET FOR ANNIE ST. FILL [PLAYGROUND HOLD JULY FROLIC PROGRAMME OUTLINED Plan now to attend the Lions Club Frolic to be held three nights, Thurs- day, Friday and Saturday, July 8th, 9th and 10th, Each evening will start with a Soft- ball game, and following that the Mid- way of games and rides will add to your entertainment.. The rides will in- clude a giant Ferris Wheel, Chair-0- Plane, Swings, Kiddies Motor Boat Rides, Kiddies Merry-Go-Round. Be- sides numerous games there will be Fortune Telling and large refreshment booth. Mark these dates on your calendar, July 8th, 9th and 10th. All proceeds are entirely for welfare work, Was Held On Friday At the 10th Line Bridge Members of the Board of the East Wasvanosh School Area were hosts to the children l'and their parents at a picnic held at Herson Irwin's park, on the 10th line of Wawanosh last Friday. An exhibit of much interest was a large turtle tethered to a pole bedecked with balloons and flags. The case history stated the turtle had, that morning, laid 31 eggs. The day's program was arranged by School Inspector Kinkead, Secret- ary C. H. Wade, Chairman Mason Robinson and his board members, Ab. Nethery, Lawrence Taylor, Alf. Nes- bitt and A, D. Campbell, assisted by teachers of the area. The following is a list of the events and winners: running races, seven years and under, Teddy Plewes, John Finelon, Bob Jefferson, F. Hallahan, George Oster; girls, seven and under, MaryTaylor, Darlene Pierce, Barbara Coultes, Doreen Hewitt, Lois Cook; boys, eight and under, Jim Coultes, David McClinchey, F. Hallahan, Ted- dy Plewes; girls, eight and under, Gwen McDowell, Barbara Smith, Shir- ley Lutz, Eleanor Walsh, Sylvia Wharton, Violet Gow; boys, 10, Gor- don Smith, Donald .Coultes, Ronald Gross, Bobby Carter, Larry Cook, Harold Creighton; girls, 10, Ruth Cook, Sandra Rath, Mary Hallahan, Grace Thompson, Rita Bruce ;boys, 12, Donald Shultz, Israel Good; girls 12, Lillian Bruce, Elva Gross, Joan Wightman, Marjorie Currie, Lois Campbell, Edyth Daer; boys, open, Harry Brydges, Harold Bell, Eldon Cook, Gordon Howitt, John Jones, BRICK CHURCH ANNIVERSARY The June meeting of the -United Church Evening Auxiliary, was held at the home of Mrs. W. A. Galbraith, Mrs. W. W. Currie was in charge of the programme and conducted the worship service assisted by Mrs. M, MacLennan, Mrs, H. Carmichael and Miss Cora Gannett. Miss Y. McPher- son read a poem and Mrs. A. W. Ir- win offered prayer. The topic was taken by Mrs. G. W. Tiffin, She first gave a brief outline of the history of the Bible and then read Leo Tolstoi's story s' of How Christ came to the old Cobbler. Mrs, Wm. Galbraith played a lovely piano solo, Mrs. Reavie conducted the busi- ness and a social hour followed. ATTENTION ORANGEMEN Brick Church will hold their Anni- niversary services this Sunday, June .27th, at 11 a.m. and 8 p,m. D. S. T. Rev, Wilson of Brussels will be the guest speaker. In the evening the male quartette from Blyth will assist in the • •v Moores ATTEND DEANERY SERVICE AT CLINTON Anglican Laymen of the Deanery of Huron held Divine Service in St. Paul's Church, Clinton on Sunday evenings The office of Evening Prayer was taken by Mr. Chas. Roberts. Mr. George McLay of Clinton read the lesson, Mr, Roy Mundy was organist for the service. Many of the Wing- ham men assisted in the choir. The Rev. Dale-Jones, Chaplain of the Clinton Radar School challenged all present to keep contact with God and the things of God. The Rector, Rev, R. M, P. Bulteel, took the closing prayer and pronoun- ed the benediction. GRADE IX TO GRADE X First Class Honours, 75% or over Barbara Gaunt, Eleanor Wightman, Donna Fitch, Willard Platt, Helen Louise Pocock, Velma Ballagh, Bar- bara Currie, Donna Jeffs, Mary Toft- iDg, Reta Alan and John Lancaster (equal), Second Honours Second Class Honours, 66% to '14% Ronald Campbell, Betty Bell, Mary Somers, Eileen Allan, Mary Bushfield, Glenn Showers, Mary, McNaguhton, Marilyn Newman, Margaret McInnis, Joyce McLeod, John Hanna, Vivian Fisher, Helen Breckenridge, Douglas Richey, Third Class Honours 60% - 65% Jacquelyn Currie, Arnold McIntyre, Shirleen Bruder, Colleen Rath, Grace Campbell, Melva Montgomery, Mar- ion Felker, Floyd Jenkins, Doris Mar• latt. Pass 50% to 50% Shirley Lockridge, and Barbara Mac- Kay (equal), Lloyd McDowell, Ken- neth Dunbar and Jean Shropshall ((equal)), Desmond Brophy, Ray- mond Merkley, Leona Pickell, William Robertson, Jacqueline Doyle, Jean Knapp, William Bain and Vivian Has- tings (equal), Maurice Stainton, Stewart Nimmo, Mary Campbell, Francis Doyle, Nora Fraser, Helen Walters, Lois Cruickshank. GRADE XA (French anr Latin Optional) to GRADE XI First Class Honours 75% or over Marion Irwin, Mary Crawford, Stan- ley Hiseler, Ruth Showers, Mary Ann Cleland, Donald Fortune. Second Class Honours 66% to 74% Frances Walker, James French, Jos- eph Brown, June MacDonald, Helen Thompson, Margaret Procter, Juanita Irwin. Third Class Honours,60% to 65% Joye Craig, Gwen Blatchford, Jean. Pennington. Pass 50% to 59% Marie Sperling, Alice Johnston, John Brophy, Jean Elliott. (Continued on page ten) At the regular meeting of the Board of Directors of the Winghain Cham- ber of Commerce, president W. T. Cruickshank stressed the -necessity of letting the citizens of the town know some of the problems with which a. Chamber of Commerce has to deaf. Among the problems discussed was the advisability of having building by- law or building code to regulate tine types of buildings and their location. often the value of good property is, lowered because of an unsuitable building erected in that areae The president, asked Frank Thomp- son, the only farmer on the Board of Directors, what was the biggest inconvenience to farmers coming to, Wingham, Me Thompson replied that the lack of parking space was the greatest single inconvenience. He also pointed out that the main street is often blocked by large trucks and transports delivering merchandise to the local stores, A lane-way behind the stores on the main street would do away with much of this trouble, Dilapidated buildings at the ap- proach of our town were next under fire. It was pointed Out that these were fire hazards as well as detractors front the beauty of the town, The publicity committee were asked to investigate the possibility of having signs placed at each approach to town advertising Wingham. President W. T. Cruickshank stat- ed that the Chamber of Commerce could only suggest solutions to prob- lems and offer assistance in solving them. In no case should the Chamber of Commerce assume a dictatorial at- titude. Its aim is to better the com- munity and in so doing, hetter its C. Youngblut; girls, open, Betty Rod- ger, Lorna Buchanan, Donna Gow, citizens. At aa early date a meetine of the Donna Anderson, Loraine Hanna, !Chamber of Commerce will be called. Marlene MacKenzie; running broad land at that meeting it is hoped that jump, buys, John James 12 feet, 3 ieso many eines, Eldon Cook, Laurence Nesbitt, tine ialebaolat•e r‘mintehntioned pr ob- .; preach in Brussels and Ethel. • Keith -N- ounahlut, Harold Bell; morn- I he follewing are chairmen 4 coat- ing broad jump, girls, Lois Campbell, 'minces: Elva Gross, Lillian Braze, Ruth Cook, t Membership Committee—H, P. Cars Patricia Youngblut, Freda Cook; michael standing broad jump, Ehlou Cf)4'k Civic Affairs Cone—R. H. Lloyd seven feet seven inches, Harold Bell, Rural Relations Cone—Rhys Pol-- I tG4.ei‘r'illgoen Il\el-nzstarlilittt,t' Keith GIMl l; lin STS.111(alli git:al% ' 1°CI1:iflustrial Cone—W. '1'. Cruick- Council Bad Busy Session Regular Meeting — • A regular meeting of the Wingham Town Council was held last Tuesday evening, All, members present except Coun, ,Campbell. His Worship Mayor Kennedy in the chair, His -Worship expressed regret of Council for illness of Coun. Robin Campbell and asked Coun. Reavie to convey this expression of regret to Coun. Campbell. A letter was read from the Can- adian Oil Co, in which they promised to take action shortly to remove the blacksmith shop at the south entrance to Town, A letter•was read from Hon. Geo, Doucett, Minister of Highways offer- ing engineering assistance in replac- ing the roadeslamaged by flood at the north end onSfinnie Street. He _could not assume any connecting link idea as proposed by the Council. Mr. John Walker wrote a letter to the Council protesting against the assessment of his property on the B. Line. The Clerk was instructed to ad- vise Mr. Walker that the County As- sessor would be in Town and would look over his property along with the Assessor, Mr. Haney. A letter was read from Me. H. C. MacLean regarding insurance on the new fire Hall and offering a very loW rate. A letter was also read from Stewart A. Scott regarding this in- surance. It was decided to ask for tenders for insurance on the Fire Hall. A letter was read from Dr. Spence Jackson of 86 Bloor St. W,, Toronto, 5, Ontario, asking Council for further information as to Sale funds necessary for the permanent care of the Roe Mausoleum. After discussion by Coun-, cil it was agreed that the matter would be best handled by a Trust Company. Coun. Reavie" brought up the matter of the amounts which should be paid for permanent care. It was finally agreed that these rates be left for the present, • A letter was read from the R. A. Blyth Company, 7 Sti Andrew's Gar- dens, Toronto, 5, Ontario, in which they pointed out that since the award- ing of the sewer contract, the-end of Minnie Street had been washed out and if any extra ebsts were incurred, it might be necessary to add the extra costs to the contract price. This letter was ordered filed by the Council. A letter was read from the depart- ment of Highways advising that no provision could be made for traffic lights at the intersection of 'Highways 86 and 4. It was pointed out that t By-law should be passed in regard to The erection of "No Parking" signs traffic lights, if installed. in Town was discussed at sonic length. Constable Platt was instructed to erect a sign in front of the Curler'., Wlt e cordance with the Public Halls Act, while dancing was in progress in ac and that a "No Parking" sign on I:en tre Street be removed. Reeve Johnson pointed out a On- gems trossiug on Centre Street and felt that tils should be installed tied covered with gravel. Another danger point was mentioned on Slitter Street. The Street Committee agreed to look into these items. (Continued on page ten) Legion Attkiliary Meeting The regular meeting of the Ladies' Auxiliaty to Wingham Legion will be held at the Legion Hoine tie Tuesday evening, June 20th. There will be. no meetings held during July and August. Presented With Wrist Watch Last week the Board of The Wing- ham General Hospital presented Mr. race, boys, , Bill Reavie, laturenee 'Douglas Gillillan, sack race, girl:, Rt. tail Merchons Com,— ‘ 0 Gar- Campbell, 'Perry Nethers. Larry Cala, shank Publicity Cm.—,l, 1', MeKibbon Wins Scholarship ea Gow, Beverly Nethery, Ila Pen- Natienal Affairs Cott.—R, S. Milt- Lorna Buchanan, Betty Reiser, Domee rett Riehard Roberts, see ,.i Mr. and gallise 1., lie C.anipbell ; three-le-414(41 '' cringe al Mrs, Charles A, Roberts, paeseil his race, Ken Jelinea in and 1.1,elie Craise, Executive C..-.m.—W. T. Cruick- Boys 9 to 14 Years of Age final examinatiane at Oeeskele Hall Billy Coultes and I-Iugh Ceule 1 ), rm:- : shank „ gala. c,,,11 ,—E, wiltz in, ii Daily 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. except Sat- , with hensrs and won the Clara Brett la., Gilfillan and Jimmy t;lousher, F t urday and Sunday. Occasionally the • 'Mune •rial Seliolarshie. .Alter 'e raduat- Larry C s ok and Glen (*.mites. Keith Thomas \velem Irwin, sun of Dr. hours will 'he subject to change espec. lug from Will=zliallt ni .,-11 Scli"'ii, 'N'',,ust.J1Itli and Forme lilliillan. D.41a1,1 . Holiday Notice jelly •when hikes 1,r fishing trips have planned. Included iti the pro- service, Richard spent fine year. in n el...Vas . ii..,a,Ar‘,1jIrla,..•,,,t,,e,11,4,Ii:ruitti_.smiir.jj,i;Iiit ta; astai,:iiikIkrar; , he '..f - ' ..'' -----. ' ''' "" " and Mrs, Thomas Irwin of Durham, been Was baptized by the i•ector, Rev. E. ac tivities; .FoUnd Old Coin i ithilim:, Carl Fte,e-iter and R-ss 4 T , I" " (- l'• "I•kila -"••• 14t,' gramme are the f•dlowing ii in iii „ier ,ff .ml ..., -Yuma:blue 'Billy Cr'ultts awl .Nisin t..'''tt're,11 ,,IIPt-mtlilst ' NVin"1144" wi:2 many hobbies, tumbling;, pyreenids • „., „ 0. Lancaster. Mrs, Irwin was fernier- • ly Aries Metrgaret Cunnell of Wing- , and gymeastics. Handball, soccer and , ".'" 1--•'••• '-' ' .." ' „ I '' l'eii,41.V0-; HarrN ilry.Les arei Bill le- .. be cr'e" i''''ila Jl-me :3"ti'. t Jul} fm. ' softball, Some evernight hikes hate `Inter St„ St" ,.0 Smur'laY' 'It"' (- "r ) ! w in, Glen G 4iltes and Larry Cook: ham.11 ele,l •thrt.y 1,40.,ms ansi lgorse Bil„.„1„:;Midgets Piles Up Runs At a special service of baptism on also been planned. For the first twit "("'• imwsoil. i"ul'el a veri tlineate.1 a nia.j.lifYilt4 ''' t h t.t,e.,k,., „I rate, Litt,. I.,a.m, pato,,..' ti 2.11 Liu .1 ni , try, is 't.''C 'n,3 stvai...ht weetas. in July some of these boys will BY 1""16n s Sunday afternoon, the rector 'baptized the twin sons of 1\le. and Mrs. Win. be taking part in the Water Safety .g.las''' niter cieztnins tlw •pieet et lsepard, Douglas William end. Kenneth ' Campaign. Director will be tiara 'lure f „ound to carry :the head s•S \'''a'',''anan. :tntl Billy R.,l4ers. lleterl* win. the With4liant Miiba.i.. uleftitte.i ton, For Working Teensters • eleor,..e III!, 18.25. Tile i!lini,v.as wen .- • . .. "t ' preserved. and it was ittterestin 'VI 4.a1,4 RI:4th IL-..,:1,.:, D,,,s,,,,t,,n, Ana,,,A.,,,it .t,,v,:l ':, /L amm a44.1 ,34.,!....4,„ I. •,..,,,, attach volt., K `11,','' 'Netliery and 1...raitte Hanna. I.As the 1.,,,tailtsbig,i nith..„ ;21-15, i e ,i, asss il 6 fIll iint! lla Fenolly Ltvelys. t.., ,.!, '+...44, 5. tsoftball ....one. V' I' Win..lana. Leigh. Engagement Announced The engagement is announced of Evelyn Merle, elder daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T. H. Abraham, R. R, 1, \Vroxeter, to Mr, John Dilmen Wor- den, only son of Mr, and Mrs, W. J. Worden, R. R. 2, St, Paul's, the mar- riage to take place July 10th, at 2.30 p.m., in St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Stratford, Baptismal at St, Paul's At the morning service last Sunday, Seaforth Outclassed Wingham. Before 1,000 fans at Seaforth on Saturday night, Seaforth Bosharts out- classed the Crosset Mercurys front Wingham 19-2, in a men's "A" soft- ball contest. The. Bosharts celebrated their new floodlights with the one- sided win. Local Carriers Mentioned In the June issue of "The Route Builder" published by The Toronto Star, two local carriers :received quite a write-up; they are Jimmy and Joan Seddon. In one of the pictures Jimmy is shown holding a 54 lb. brown trout which he caught. Juveniles ,Take Neustadt Registering their third win of the season, the \Vinghatn Red Sox de- feated Neustadt 9-2 in a Juvenile W. O.A.A. baseball contest on Friday at Neustadt. 'Whigharn opened the scoring in the first, with three, and were never Treaded, Neustadt tallied their tallies in the second and third innings. Daily except Saturday and Sunday. The girls will be inttructed in ballet and Handicrafts. There will •be soft! ball for those who wish to play and other interesting games. Hikes and • outings will round out the linegamme for the summer, Director of this pro- gramme will be Mrs. Jack Hepper. ,MORE VOLUNTEERS FOR THIS PROGRAMME ARE NEEDED. L, 0. L, 794 will hold a church service in the Anglican Church on Sunday evening at 7 o'clock, June 27th. Rev. E, (). Lancaster will be the speaker. All Town and County Orangemen are invited. Members to meet at the Orange Hall at GM p.m. 'Linters, whilt: Ilasst f.r note leer IIII's were uss,1 ittstyad 141 ' 11m:tole macKenzie, mari4ra s Attended Newspaper Convention Last week your editor attended the F9r boys WI"' are workingdaring t)tir nuneral'' ato M ary bit! Hal han Ni4.04IN 41Uplieuierl tle feat. n annual Convention of the Ontario Quebec Division of the Canadian Weekly Newspaper Association at Toronto, where he was elected to the Board of Directors. Following the beehives session on Thursday- at the Royal York, a party of nearly 100 left by train for a trip through North- ern Ontario stopping at Timmins, Nev Liskeard, Haileybury and Tema- -old. If space amid time pelmits ten account of the trip will be published next week. the me ounce %in Sherk amt. hie com- 'at • .11 direct t Lad Bowlers At Clintor. Riva GNP.", 1)..inta sa Sunday Dinner At Brunswick Hotel Served from 12 to 1.30 and 5 to 6,30. Three choices of meat, one fowl. Courteous setvice. TENNIS CLUB HUMANIZED Tom Lockridge Elected President f \Vi i- Patricia .,1).ttt. ttN lam, . . The ladies k , the ne eau ka Sunday Midnight Dance At the T, ne.litaija .117,6 Utek. Danem s at 2:2:1,3. eatesia by Eric Scott and his ..4reke-tra. with v,,ctfas by Joan Nile:tan. Club were ..atests of the Clint.,n Club :Fslyth liner, Freda C,...44 softball Wednesday afterno,41 %viva a lit- t tlar.INV, it' s, Franklin Campbell. Mr- iney of three eight end was ,•ld 1211.11 Cook, Aka Nktla:EY. . last . 'Inlayed. NI, hesitant captured vietit the 'Harry Dresiges. Geor,a! Matl:itt; si1,1 ttii prizes. The whiners were as fol.. ultr, Don Snell_ 32 feet 2 invlat, lows: 1,1. Mrs. G. W. N-.1e, ClititonlArn14.1 i-l'oorfk„ 31 feet incl.:es. -' 1 G thin Srd Mrs li rs. . io, ; . . 5th, Mrs. R. R. Hohden; 6th, llrb. \V. Collectim: 17 hits e,fi Tara'.. 'Cr COF C. :MacLean; 4111, Mrs. FA. 1 iarris,m ; Wingham Trounce Blyth oRTH EvENIN6 riancy; 7th, hits. H. Carityllent 6th. ett Me rears ''1 U 'Mrs, Frazelle of Clinton; 9th, Mrs. G. the Melt Liens, 12-6, in an Inter- The Clinton ladies served tea. mediate A seftball ,.,attst at , Beattie; 10th, Mrs. Cie.,. Howson.. AUXILIARY MEETS WOMEN'S INSTITUTE Lloyd w MEN ,with a beautiful wrist . watch, Mr. Lloyd teas Chairman of. • model building, jet racers, speed bum, and flying model areoplaues will be featured, This veep will meet during the evening. Fur girls, there will be a pro- gramme of arts an•1 crafts. • Iti addition to the above pregramme the 'Peen Town t',,uncil have planned several interesting outings during the summer. Register Your Children Parents of pre-school age .children are asked to reister their children: with Sate Burton, telephone 460. 'Pile location of all event - b -• will e Mluday evening, Aiteitis14?, an.7.1 diner led the Mercury attack with 11.-.mers. -Groves for \Vim:ham eollect- ed four hits, includin,.; a triple. Lock- VERY SUCCESSFUL • Ha!4;.t-itt statrol for Myth. Majority Unchanged In Official Count the Board for 12 years and -during; his, term of office many improvements were made, the 'Crowning•achievernent being the erection -of the new wing. The back of the watch was suitably engraved, "To Richard Lloyd it appreciation of services rendered to Whighant General Hospital". If enthusiasm is any criterion thee The rettlar meeting of the 'Gel-lett: Auxiliat1.9 was laid oil Tues. 4133, June 15til, at the la-4ne of Mrs. c b. . TI', nieetiu : t•1,ex- li whit the Call to Worship Ina the President, Mn... Carl Mans. Hymn 448 was .ant.:; and the sent,- lure reading, divikled into two parts ,was taken by Mrs. S. Scott anti Mrs. Donaldson. Meditation was eisen by • Mrs. G. Scott and ,Mrs. E. Mener. son offered prayer and the highlights of the "Glad Tidings" were given by Mrs. al. A. Cruickshank. After The singing of 'hymn 74 the offering was received and the dedicac tory prayer given b? Mts. C. Deans. Topic for the 'evening 'Upon This Foundation We Build" in British Guiana and India was given by Mrs. John P. Mcktbaon. Mrs. McICay, a missionary-on fur- lough from India was a guest at this. meeting and welcomed, During the evening two- crib 'quilts were qUilted for the 'bale and a collection of gifts were received for the children of our Missions in India, Hymn 384 was sting and the closing prayer given by. Mrs. Carl Deans, A social hour -fella lowed, Joint NV Hamma Pi, ressise C„I t. 7,000 Gathered At Goderich For This Annual Event BAND CONTESTS, INSTRU- MENTAL CONTEST S,F IRE- WORKS at Waterloo Park, Waterloo, Ontario, on Saturday, June 26th. Come and bring your family. One ad- mission charge for all day and even- ing. Spectacular musical Tattoo in evening with 40 or 50 Bands and great fireworks spectacle, Enjoyed COUNTY FIELD DAY Talk By Mrs, T. Bower Much announced in neat week's paper, The Women's Institute held their regular meeting On Thursday after- noon in the Council Chamber. There - was a fair attendance and the presi- dent, Mrs. Walpole 'occupied the chair. The report of the district annual meeting was given by Mrs, H. Camp- bell, After some discussion it was decided to have a short course in October, when smocking and other decorative stitches will be taught. The roll call was answered by sug- gestions for local improvements. The ladies were unanimous in wanting something dorm to alleviate dust nuis- ance and also to have a number of sidewalks raised which become pools of water and mud in wet weather. The InOtto, "You are nearer to God in a garden than anywhere else on earth" was ably illustrated in a de- lightful talk by Mrs. T. Bower, who concluded with Kipling% poem, "The Glory of the 'Garden," At the conclusion of the business A social hour was enjoyed avben lunch Wes served, servative, retained his 253-vote major- ity. when G. H. Ruttle, returning IC& firer for the riding ,!,f Huron-Bruck, completed the official count of ballots in the June 7th provincial election. Mr. Hanna anti his Liberal candidate op- ponent, Hugh Hill, each gained one vote in the official count. the addition- al votes being recorded in No, 6 Pol- ling sub-division of .Morris Township. The total votes for each candidate, as revised from the election tight returns, now are; Hanna 6,678, and Hill, 6,428. signed a program that was short on Bride-Elect Honoured Bugle bands, bathing beauties, and baseball were only the beginning of the bill of fare offered last Wednes- day when farm people of Huron went to cGoderich for the 6th Annual held Day of the Huron Federation of Agri- culture. For 7,000 people who came together in the biggest annual gather- ing of rural people of the County, the Executive of the Federation had de- '11•••10•••••••••10646 Wingliatres newly re-organized Tennis Club should have an exceptionally 10 sine season. Sufficient funds to com- pletely re-install floodlights are now on hand, and as soon as the Public Lltilitica Commission are able to do so, floodlights will be used once again. Although the Tennis Club has suf- ficient money for floodlights, molt tummy is needed in order to replace the present back stops and to re pair the courts. Anyone interested in tennis is invited to become a member. Membership fees are $5.00 for adults,' $2.50 for students and 81:80 for stud- ents tieing the courts in daylight only, Anyone of the following members of the executive •will be glad to rceive your Membership, President'-Teri Lockridge VitesPreaident—Harty Scott SectetarysTreas.—Lois Locktidge Membership Conunittee-jean Adak, slim Hot:glen, jim Fends Jim Currie, Don Hastie, Ruth Gannett, Norman Fry, President Torn Leitleridge attitottn- ted that Work Millie floodlights would be commenced as soon as possible, Several prenuptial showers have been held inehotiour of Miss Norma; VanCamp, bride-elect -of this month, Miss Shirley Thompson of London, entertained members of the September; 1946 class of nurses, graduated from .solemn speechmaking and long on :en- Victoria Hospital, London, at her tettainment features. home, For any who wanted to ignore the Miss Verna Johnston, also of Lon- band meek, the parade of briefly don, 'entertained, when the guest of liononr was presented with many love- Ty gifts, The bride-elect was: resented with :a gift by several members -of the Staff of Victoria Hospital,,airioe to her de- parture. Garden Party at Bluevale The Women's Association of Blue- vale United Church will hold a Garden Party on Friday evening, June 25tim. Supper served in the basement of the church from '6.-30 to SN4 Fol- lowed by entertainment in the Cotn- timuity Hall. Admission including supper and entertainment, adults v15e, thildren li0c. bathing-suited contenders for the Miss Huron title, -or the baseball game, thae was plenty of counter-attraction. Horse races, foot races, men's and women's softball, square &tieing, old- time fiddling, tug-o-war, hurdle jump- ing and a dance in the -evening.