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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1949-01-19, Page 1W. H. French Elected Chairman Financial Report Presented At the Inanguaral Meeting of the Wingham High School District Board held last week Mr. W,A,H, French was elected Chairman and Mr. Leslie For- tune, Vice-Chairman for 1949. Follow- ing members represent i their respective districts; , Township of West Wawanosh—Mr. George Kennedy; Township* of East Wawanosh, Mr, Thompson; Town- ship of Morris, Mr. Tom Henderson; Town of Wingham, Mr, Clayton Gammage; Township of Turnberry, Mr. Leslie Fortune; County of Huron, Mr. A. D. IMacWilliant; Wingham Public School Board, Mr. W. H. French, Mr. W. A. Galbraith was appointed Secretary-Treasurer and Mr. T. W. Platt, Truant Officer for 1949. A cheque for $40,39 was presented from Toronto ,General Trusts, Corporation being the amount of the Marion I, Whyte Estate contribution for schol- arships and equally won by Miss Alice Laidlaw and Miss Mary Ross. Reports were presented from In- spectors of the Department of Edu- cation approving the work being car- ried on in the Commercial Department as well as the Home Economics and Workshop Departments. Conimittes for the year were set up. Principal Hall reported an attendance of 205 pupils with 129 girls and 76 boys. A series of Red Cross films were being used in the school each week, the latest one being on water safety, A very interesting film in colour on "Prospecting for Petroleum" had been used by courtesy of the Shell Oil Co. The matter of serving a hot dish at noon hour for pupils bringing lunches, was discussed and it was agreed that this be carried out at once with details to be arranged by the Principal and School Management Committee. The financial statement for the year was presented as, follows: RECEIPTS Bal, forward )an. 1st, 1948.4 104.31 District Levies Town of Winghami $ 2709.07 Township of Morris 2164.14 Township of Turnberry 3432,99 Township of E. Wawanosh 2756,07 Township of W. Wawanosh 1836.31 Grants from other Municipalitiesi258 8 'For .1947 Tuition West Howick Twp. Teeswater Come School County of Bruce County of Huron $ 7039.07 Grants, Dept. of Education. General Grant $ 31537.15 Home Economics & Shop 400.00 PlWusoSricuperannuation Fee Withheld 1073,60 Grant, Agriculture County of Huron Grants, Cadets $33010.75 $ 500.00 $ 104.50 $ 604.50 $ 269,57 67.84 1121,48 5580.18 Maps Art, Music Misc, Equipment Shop Work Home Economies Transportation of Cost of Administration Officer's Salaries»,.,.,,,,...$ 425.00 Interest and Exchange 287.16 General Expense 625,23 Cost of Plant Operation Fuel ........ „ ... ..... ..... .. 658.95 Light and Water 660.27 Telephone 69.42 Salaries Caretakers .....„ ...... . . . ... 2642.80 Caretaker supplies ...... ,„. 200.12 Repairs ......... 3120.86 insurance Premiums 536.16 Athletics ... . . ..... 222,88 Cadets ..... . ...... ..... ...... .. . . . 85.80 Balance of cost of neW build- ings ... 611.59 Prizes and Scholarships 0„, 840.89 Dec, 31, 1948, Bal, on hand $ 527,.48 Grand Total '$65769.86 Grand Total $55759.86 EXPENDITURE Teachers' Salaries Cash Paid $240'74.00 Income Tax withheld 2405.50 Federation Fee withheld 146.00 Superannuation deducted 1073.60 Cost of Educational Equipment Library ..... ............ ........... 205.62 50.00 8.84 ,. 1718.25 1035.77 .1.04.85 students 11934.47 TRAY PRESENTED TO FRANK R. HOWSON For 25 Years of Service as Supt. of Sunday School On Wednesday evening the teachers and officers of the Wingham United Church Sunday School were guests of Mr. Frank R, Howson at a turkey dinner in the Sunday School rooms, and served by the ladies of the Even- ing Auxiliary, ...assa> At the conclusion of the dinner an address was read by Mr, W. S, Hall to Mr. Howson, on his completion of twenty-five years of faithful service as Superintendent, and the presentation of a large silver tray was made by Mr. G. W. Tiffin/ Mr. Howson, in expressing his thanks for the address and tray, said he had enjoyed working with the Sun- day School and regretted that he now found it necessary to retire as superin- tendent, but would in every way assist his successor, and that the work of the Sunday School would always be of great interest to him. Rev. W. A. Beeeroft was in charge of the business meeting, and called on Capt. H, deVries of the Salvation Army, who delivered an excellent ad- dress. Following the address encour- aging reports were presented by the secretary, treasurer and librarians, The election of teachers and officers resulted in all being returned with the exception of Mr. Lloyd Hutton being elected as Superintendest, and Mr. Norman Dickinson as assistant secre- tary. Hospital Annual Meeting The annual meeting of the Wing- ham General Hospital will be held at the Hospital on Friday, January 21st, at 8 p.m. Elected Bruce County Warden Andrew /vIcTavish, three-time reeve of Teeswater, was elected 77th war- den of Bruce County Council at its inaugural meeting on Monday night. He defeated William Walsh of Kin- cardine, 18-15, Dates of Play Set March 14th, 15th and 16th are the dates tentatively set for the , play, "Shoot the Works"., to be presented by the Lions Club and the Wingham Recreation Council, An excellent cast of players has been chosen and it looks as if another smash hit is underway. New Elders Appointed At the Preparatory Service at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church last Thursday evening, eight new elders were ordained, John Donaldson, John McKague, Leslie Fortune, Wilfred Mc- Kague, A, AL Peebles, Morley Som- ers, James Smith and Ewart McPher- son. Nineteen were received into mem,. bership, 15 on Profession of Faith and 4 by certificate. Dante At Whitednirch In the Cornmunity Memorial Hall, on Friday, jail, 21st, to the music of Garnet Farrier's 5-piece Orchestra, ProeeedS hi aid or Banding Fund, Ev- erybody welcome. Lunch counter. Admission 50c. fj rit With Which is Amalgamated The Gorrie Vidette and Wroxeter News Single conies . Five Cents WINGHANI, ONTARIO, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 19, 1949 Subscription, $2.00 a Year in Advanced Estate O'f `John Cornyn $ 1100.70 800.00 111011 S. DISTRICT MAUNA MEETING Donations Currie Equipment 2 Scholarships Elected Vice President Of Power City Trust Co. , X" At the annual stockholders and dir- ectors meetings of the Power City Trust Company, Niagara Falls, N.Y., Howard C. Gray was advanced from treasurer and trust officer to 'vice- president. Howard commenced his banking career in the Bank of Com- merce in Wingham,/In 1925 lie be- came associated with the Power City Trust Company, in 1934 ,was elected a junior officer and was promoted to the treasurership in 1946. Since Aug- ust, 1942, he has directed the activities of the Trust and Mortgage depart- ments of the yank, ANNUAL MEETING OF N. HURON PLOWMEN ••••••••.•••••••/• Held In Brussels On Friday — Officers Elected The annual business meeting of the North Huron Plowmen's Association was held in Brussels on Friday, in charge of Wilmot Haacke, Goderich, president. Guest speakers were Gordon Me- Gavin and ,Gordon Bennett, district agricultural representative. Officers elected for 1949 were:— president, Wilmot }Iaacke; vice-presi- dent, Elmer Dennis, 'Walton; secretary treasurer, L. E. Cardiff, Brussels. • Directors: Grey twp., Bert Hens- mingway, Stanley Mecham William Perrie, Glen Heuther; Morris twp., Lorne Nichol, Robert Michie, Harvey Johnston, George Martin; McKillop twp., Elmer Dennis, Gordon McGavin, Russell Bolton, William Coutts, Liam Learning Jr., Jack Eckert; Turn. .berry twp., Leslie Fortune, Walter H. Woods, Jack Willetts; Colborne twp., Hugh Hill, George Robertson, Gerald Dttstow, Stanley Snider; Goderich twp George Fagan, George Ginn, Arthur Bell, Wilmot Haacke; Ashfield twp.; Cecil Johnston, a A. Hackett, Elmer Graham; West Wawanosh, Brown Smyth, Thomas Webster, Everet Fin- nigan, Ben Johnston; East Wawanosh, Harry Sturdy, J. D. Beecroft, Orval Taylor,Maurice alialtan; Ilowick, Eimer li Parrish, Harry 'dowdy, Harold Rabertsott, Robert Gibson; Hulk% Jack Armstrong, George BroWnJ Bruce Roy; Brussels, R. J. Bowman, William Speir, ix, E. Cardiff, Mr, Cardiff has completed twenty.seven years ,as sec- retary.treattrrer of the association, ANNUAL MERINO OF HORTICULTURAL Additional Planting At Park Planned For Year The 'annual meeting of the Wingham Horticultural Society was held in the Town Hall on Monday evening. The following officeit were elected for 1949. President—Mrs. G. H. Ross Vice-Pres,—W. S, Hall Sec.-Treas.--D, Crompton Premium Committee—Mrs. G. ' H. Ross and Mrs, E. J. Nash. I Chaiiman Committee—W. A. Gal- braith. Mrs, G. H. R.Oss and Mr. 'D. Crompton were appointed delegates to the Horticultural convention at Toronto in ,March. Additional planting was planned' for the Horticultural Park, following the plans already set out. Receipts Balance from 1947" $ 127.59 Members, 1948 ..... .... Provincial Grant * 29,10 Town of Wingham grant Sale of plants, shrubs Bank Interest 827,78 132.32 1.36 90.00 1.67 29.25 30.00 284.60 43.18 $ 327.78 B. Y. P. A. Several Choruses were sung to open the weekly meeting of the Baptist Young People's Group, followed by the hymn "I will sing of my Redeemer". and prayer by Mr. Wilmer HarcoUrt. Miss Vivian MacLean read an article entitled "Six reasons why you should be saved" and Mrs. Wilmer Harcourt read the scripture lesson taken from Matthew 6: 1-18. Mr, Frank Collar favoured with a lovely solo, and all joined in "Shall we gather at the River." A. de- lightful reading entitled "What is Christianity" was given by Mr. Har- old Pocock, following which Mr. Mer- rill Cantelon favoured with an accord- ian number, The guest speaker, •Rev. A. Nimmo, brought, a very helpful and inspiring message on the subject of "Prayen" The meeting closed with the hymn "Down in the Valley" gni prayer by Rev. Coupland. Ill At Grand Bend Many friends of Mrs. W. A. Miller of Grand Bend, and formerly of Wing- ham, will be sorry to hear of her ser- ious illness, Toronto Subscriber, Please Note Will the Subscriber to The Advance Times, who mailed a year's subscrip- tion from Toronto on January 16th, kindly send name so that proper credit may be given. Thank you. John Armstrong, County Warden Huron County Council met on Tues- day "afternoon and as their first item of business, elected John Armstrong as Warden for 1949. Mr. Armstrong has been Reeve of Hullett Township for five years. Howick Agrie. Society Annual - The annual meeting of the Howiek Agricultural Society will be held in the Legion Hall, Gorrie, on Friday, Jan. 21st, at 2 p.m. Agriculture Repre- sentative Gordon Bennett of Clinton, win be guest speaker at this meeting. Attending Meeting In New York Rev. W. A. Beecroft, refireseeting the United Church of Canada, is at- tending a meeting of the Religious Radio Advisory Canna in Ney York city. On Sunday morning during his absence Rev. W. 3. Watt of White- church. had charge of the service at the United Church. Celebrated Birthday Miss B, H. Reynolds, a former highly esteenied teacher in Wingham Public School observed a birthday on Sunday on which occasion she rectiv. ed several hundred birthday and greet. ing cards, flowers and other remem. brances from former pupils and other friends. We join in wishing Miss Reynolds,. every happiness and con• tinned good health, ,Mrs, (Rev) W, A. lieeeroft is spending a week with friends in TO., route. ante At Royal To You are welcome at the loyal 11/4 on Saturday night for your dancing pleasure from 9.80 to 11 Garnet Farrier's 5 piece band, !DISTRICT GOVERNOR VISITS LIONS CLUB Lion Clayt. Bawling of Windsor, Paid Official Visit The regular supper Meeting 'of the Wingham Lions Club was held at the Hotel Brunswick, on Friday evening, with Lion President, Bill Tiffin in charge, The tailtwisters, Lions Art. Irwin and Wally Armstrong were in good form for as well as collecting many fines, they made several of the Lions show their handiwork, particu- larly Lions Bob Hetherington and. Alt. Adams, who having missed the work meeting held on Boxing Day, had to demonstrate their skill in minia- ture, by erecting sections for a hockey cushion, After viewing their work maybe it was just as well they were absent. Lion Sam Burton reported that the rehearsals for the local talent play would commence next week, Lion Bob Hetherington reported that everything was in readiness for the skating rink at the Public School, if only the weather man would to-op- erate. The Midget Hockey Team was being sponsored by the Lions and new sweaters and socks had been ordered, but as yet had not arrived. On calling for volunteers to transport the players several signified their willingness. Several names were presented for possible membership and were ap- proved. Lion Sam Burton favoured with two violin selections accompanied by Lion Harold V. Pym. The highlight of the evening was an address by the District Governor Lion Clayt. Rawling of Windsor. He gave many reasons why he was proud to be a Lion and a member of the largest organization of its kind in the world, being composed gof '1050 clubs and over 400,000 members. He mentioned the pleasure of having Lion Gord Buchanan visit the Wind- sor Club occasionally and compleruent- ed the Wingham Club in being in sixth place in the district standing. He challenged the club to set its objectives high. The people will sup- port the club only if you present to them something of value. He was introduced by Lion Bill McCool and a vote of thanks was ten- dered him by Lion ,Chas. Roberts. Lion President Bill' intimated that the next meeting would be Ladies' night. The meeting closed with the usual song and roar. BRINE tCLUB In , a nine table game at Bridge Club last Thursday the leading scores . were: North and South: Mrs. Hethering- ton and 0. Haselgrove; 2. Miss M, McCallum and D. Crompton; 3. Mrs, G. MacKay and Mrs. G. Beattie; 4. Mrs, J. A. Wilson and Mrs. Nasmith, East and West: 1. Mrs. Dyble and W. H, French; 2. G. Williams and J. J. Goodine; 3, Mrs. H ,Campbell and J. R. Crawford; 4. Mrs. J. H. Crawford ,and G. MacKay. JUNIOR FARMERS MET AT BELORAVE TURNBERRY SCHOOL, AREA BOARD MET A. D. Smith Appointed Chairman For 1949 •••••••••••••• The inaugural meeting for 1949 of the Turnberry Township School Board was held in the Wingham Council Chambers on Thursday, January 13th, at 2.30 p.m. All members and Inspec- tor Kinkead present. Mr. W. R. Cruik- shank was present and all Trustees accepted the declaration of office, Mr, A. D. Smith was elected Chairman of the Board for 1949. Minutes of previous meeting were read and adopted on motion of Wil- litts and Kirton. Carried. The following correspondence was read: West Wawanosh Mutual Fire Ins, Co., Jos, Bailey, United Emer- gency Fund for Britain; Ontario School Trustees' and Ratepayers' Association. Motion by Willits and Hardie that the fee for membership to Ontario School Trustees' and Faaepayers' As- sociation be paid. Carried. Motion by Powell and Hardie that the Fire Ins, on No. 8 be raised on building to $3200, contents to $500, Carried. Motion by Kirton and Hardie that we send a letter of. appreciation to Wingham Town Council for the use of Town Hall for carol festival and Council Chambers for regular meet- ings. Carried. Motion by Willits and Hardie that Gen. Ace. Ins. with H. C. MacLean be raised from $5000 and $10,000 to $10,0000 and $50,000. Carried. Motion by Willits and Powell that some system of fire drill be inaugur- ated in each school. First month, drill to be carried on each week, from then on once a month. Secretary to inform Teachers of same, Carried. Motion by Kirton and Powell that we apply for blueprints and hydro for No, 2 and No. 9. Carried., Motion by Kirton and Willits that we advertise for wood tenders. Car- ried. Motion by Willits' and Powell that accounts be paid: Teachers', Caretak- ers' and Music Teachers' salaries, transportation and Insurances, and Income Tax, Stainton Hardware, $37.12; Beaver Lumber Co., $9.16; Ontario School Trustees' and Rate- payers' Association, $10.00. Motion by Kirton and Powell that the meeting adjourn, next meeting to be Feb. 17th, at 11 a.m, in Wingham Town Hall. Alex Corrigan, Sec.-Treas WOMEN'S INSTITUTE The January meeting of the Wo- men's Institute will be held in the Council Chambers on Thursday after- noon, Jan. 20th, at 2.30 p.m, The motto, Every Day is a new beginning, every day is the world made new, will be taken by Mrs. Walpole. The roll call will be answered by a New Year's resolution, and a paper on Historical Research will be given by Mrs. T. Bower. The hostesses for'ilie tea are. Mrs. Mrs. F. Fuller, Mrs. J. Smith, Mrs. M. Hare, Mrs. W. F. Bergman, Mrs. Geo. R. Scott, Mrs. Win Ford Sunday Dinner At Brunswick Hotel Served from 12 to 1.30 and 5 to 6.30. Three choices of meat, one fowl. Attended Meeting In Toronto • George H. Tervit and William B. Cruikshank attended' the Meeting of the Ontario Whole Milk Producers' League held in Toronto last Thursday, TEEN TOWN HEW ITS NOMINATION An Excellent Meeting 1*.••••• )‘/ Supposing 65% of Wingliam'a adult voting population turned out to the annual nomination meeting, wouldn't it be astounding? Yet that percentage turned out to the annual Teen Town meeting held in the Town Hall last Wednesday. It was an enthusiastic meeting and it is evident that Teen Town will remain a going conceren, The Candidates: For IVlayot.--Ray- Mend Bennett, Floyd Jenkins. se>. Reeve—Arnold McIntyre (acclatna- tion). a ' Council—Bill Bain, Patsy Brophy, Jean Irwin, Barbara MacKay, John Hanna, LaVerne Newman, Maurice Stainton, Connie McIntyre, Jean Hob. den, Raymond. Merkley, Eleanor Wightman, / Elections To-day The Teettsters will go to the polls to-day td elect their council for 1049, The campaign has been a lively one With candidates competing with each other for votes. Results of the elec- tion will be awaited with interest, HOUK LIONS HELD BUSINESS MEETING ••••,....,•••••• Plans Were Made To Hold the February Meeting In Teeswater The Howick Lions Jaduary 13usf- ness meeting was held in Gorrie Orange Hall, Thursday evening last. Jan. 13th, 'with the President, Lion Stan Bride in the chair. The financial report read by the secreteary, Lion. Roy Hunter, disclosed the Club to be in a sound financial position. Several accounts were also presented by Lion Treasurer Roy including one for $40,00 covering part hospital expos. ses for a child now being treated in London for visual defects. Plans were completed for supper meeting to be held in Wro4eter Mas'. onic Rooms Thursday next, January 20th, at 7 p.m. at which the Club will entertain the Dist. Deputy Governor Bert Gray of Blyth on his official visit. Plans were also made to have the Club February Supper Meeting held in the Vendome Hotel, Teeswater, on Thursday, February 17th, at 6.45 p. m., where a number of citizens from the Teeswater district will be enter- tained, it was hoped to have their District Secretary Lion Bruce Mal- colm,, the' District Governor Lion Clayt Rawlings and District Deputy Gov. Lion Bert Gray also at this meet., .ng, The annual frolic was discussed and decided to again run it on Thursday and Friday, August 11th and 12th, several new features were suggested including a fire-wi2rks display. The Frolic chairman Lion Mac McKenney was instructed to obtain some further information in this connection. 1st. Vice Pres. Lion Ken Edgar, as chairman of the Special Activities Committee undertook the promotion of a Variety Show to be held in the near future. Past Dist, Deputy Gov. Lion Gor- don Hargraves spoke on Dist. and In- ternational convention being held in New York this year, the District strat- ing on July 15th, followed by Inter- national at which the second Canadian President in Lion's' History, 1st. Vices Pres. Lion Walter Fisher of Queens- ton Club will be elected President of Lions International and urged that a good representation be sent from both this club and ,Canada. Lion Gord fur tiler stated that a special uniform con- sisting of white shoes, trousers and shirt, purple tie, bolero and Mountie type blocked hat to be worn by the delegates, these uniforms will be available at Dist. headquarters in the near future. Plans are also in progress for an Ice Carnival date or dates to be de- s, cided at a later time. Chairman of Utilities Commission The Wingham Utilities Commission held its inaugural meeting last week, when Mr. Thomas Fells was appoint- ed chairman for 1949. Auxiliary to Legion to Meet The Ladies` Auxiliary to the Legion will hold its regular monthly meeting in the Legion Hall on Teusday even- ing, January 25th, at 8 o'clock. The new officers for the years will be in- stalled, and all members are urged to attend. ST. ANDREW'S WMS JANUARY MEETING The first monthly meeting of the New Year of the Women's Missionary Society of St Andrew's Presbyterian Church, was held in the church, on Tuesday, January 11th, at three o'clock. The president, Mrs. L. For- tune occupied the chair and opened the meeting with Invocation. A hymn was sung, the Glad Tidings prayer given by Mrs. H. C. MacLean, and the 'Scripture reading taken by Mrs. Alex 1Nimmo. A splendid New Year Mes- sage was given by Mrs. W. 3. Hen- derson, "I will lift up Mine Eyes t ritei the Hills." The Secretary, Mrs. T, A, Currie, read the minutes of the previous meet- ing. It was decided to change the date of time regular meetings from the sec- ond Tuesday to the first Tuesday of each mouth, thus the next meeting will be held on Tuesday, February first, at 3 pan. The Offering was received and the Dedicatory prayer given by Mrs. A. Hastings. The opening chapter of tile. new Study Book, "Enter China," in, troduced by Mrs. W. J. Henderson, was most interesting. Mrs. L. Fortune read excerpts from letters recently re., ccived from different Missionaries in China, which gave very vivid de- scriptions of conditions present in that war-torn country. The Treasurer's report was read by Mrs. Gee, Olver. The closing hymn was swig and the Meeting was dim:* missed with prayer by Mrs. W. J. Scott, Refunds $ 1900,70 Re Transportation $ 28.50 Clarke, Irwin & Co., 11.05 Stainton Hardware (re In- sulation) • 158.40 Miscellaneous, sale of scrap 4.00 B.Y.W.M.C. Elect Officers Twenty young ladies gathered at the home of Mrs. Wilmer Harcourt on Thursday evening for the January meeting of the Young Women's Mis- sion Circle. "Happy Day" was sung to open the meeting and Miss Mildred Jones led ie. prayer. Mrs. Frank Col- lar read an article telling of the work being carried on among the Jews in Hungary. The scripture lesson Matt- hew 25: 13-30 was taken by Miss Ruth Cantelon. Two very interesting letters were read which had been received from Miss Laura Collar, Missionary in Nigeria, Africa. These 'told in part about a Christmas wedding of two of the missionaries which took place at their station. The devotional talk was given by Mrs. Rev. .Coupland and was based on Matthew 25:14, Mrs. Bruce MacLean read an article telling of the gospel opportunities in Japan and how hungry Japan is to hear the gospel. Mrs. Glenn Scheifele and Mrs. Reg Collar favoured with a lovely duct, "Alone." Following a season of prayer the hymn "Down in the Valley" was sung. The officers for -1949 were elected, resulting as follows: President, Miss Mildred Jones; Vice Pres., Mrs. Merrill Cantelon; Sec.- and Press Reporter, Miss Ruth Can- telon; Treasurer, Mrs. Glenn Schie- fele; Pianist, Mrs. (Dr.) B. Corrin; Lunch Committee, Mrs. Frank Col- lar and Miss Helen Pocock. Mrs, Rev. Coupland led in prayer dedicating the new officers after which lunch was served. ST. PAUL'S ANNUAL VESTRY MEETING Officers of St. Paul's Church, 1949: Rector's Warden—Fred Stanley People's Warden—Chas. A. Roberts Secretary-Treasurer — Mrs, Roy Trigger. Envelope Setretary—Miss Mary Johnston Assistant En, Sec.—Mrs, W. Henry Vestry Clerk—Herb. Fuller Lay Delegate's to Synod—Herb Ful- ler, Harry Town Sub. Lay Delegates—Ed. Nash, Fred Fuller.,, Board of Management—Fred Stan- ley, Chas. Roberts, Herb. Fuller, Harry Town, Ed, Nash, Geo. Beattie, Fred Fuller, Bert Mitchell, Roy Man- uel, Mrs. Roy Trigger, Miss Mary Johnston, Mrs, W. Henry, Mrs. Fred Fuller, Mrs. H. Mitchell,' Miss Alice Reading, Mrs. R. E. Armitage, Miss Dorothy Piper and Miss Winnifred Stanley. After the general business had been transacted and officers elected, lunch was served by the St. Paul's Men's Club, During the evening votes of thanks were extended to all the church officers and leaders of organ- iaztions during 1948, and to the Men's Club for the much appreciated lunch. Encouraging Reports Presented On Monday Evening The St Paul's Anglican Church COngregational meeting was held on Monday evening in the basement of the church, A large number were pre- send to deal with the business and ,,to elect officers for 1949, Prayers were said by the Rector after which the Vestry clerk, Herb, Fuller read the minutes of the last annual meeting. The following encouraging and sat- isfactory reports were presented and adopted by the meeting.'general Fin- aneial Report of the Church, Diocesan Budget, Organ Restoration Fund, Al- tar Guild, Sunday School, Evening Auxiliary, St, Paul's W. A,, Ladies' Guild, Choir, A. Y. P. A„ St. Paul's Men's, Club, the Girls' Auxiliary and 'the Rector's report. The Presidents of the Organizations .for 1949:—Ladies' Guild, Mrs. Fred Fuller; Woman's Auxiliary, Mrs. H, Mitchell; Evening Guild, Miss Alice Reading; Altar Guild; Mrs. R. E. Armitage; Choir, Miss Dorothy Piper; Girls' Auxiliary, Miss Winnifred Stan- ley; Organ Restoration Fund, Mr. C. A. Roberts; St. Paul's Men's Club, (Mr, „ George Beattie; Sunday School, Rev. Expenditure E. 0. LancaSter. For Plants, Shrubs, etc Printing, etc., Horticultural Park Fees, Ont, Dort. Assoc. ...... Expenses, delegate Salaries Balance on hand 50.00 40,30 ,79 V. Dittmer Was Guest Speaker For the Evening The regular monthly meeting of the North Huron B, I3.'s. the Junior Farmer group, was held in the For- rester's Hall, Belgrave, .with a good attendance. The theme of the meet- ing was radio, with the roll call being answered by naming a favorite radio program. V. Dittmer, Wingham, the guest speaker for the evening, outlined the preparation made to produce a radio program. A discussion oil the technical side of radio followed his address. Murray Bradburn thanked Mr. Dittmer for his talk. The group is planning a skating party to be held in Delgrave, Jan. 26. Following the meeting a musical pt'ograrn was enjoyed. The club paper was read by Audrey Bradburn. Games and lunch followed. The fallowing committees were ap- pointed, The first named is Chairman: Lunch Committee, Wallace Bell, Ruth Bradburn, June Lear, Harald Pocock. Entertainment Committee--Audrey Bradburn, Norman Pocock, Marjorie Watt, Elaine Walsh, Michael Calms Mings. Project Cornmitte&-Boys—Maurice Hallahan, till Taylor, Murray Brad- burn, jack Higgins ' Jim Wilson; Girls—Amy Smith, Eleanor Wight. man, Muriel Brydges, Edna 1-liggitts,, Ruth Irwin, ance Cornmittee-4Prank Nesbitt, Harry Lear, Elaine Walsh, Eleanor Wighttnatt,Allan Dunbar. Sports Committeellfurl'el Ander,. Son, Jack Higgins, Margaret Procter, Jack gethery, Frank :Xesbit4