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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1949-01-26, Page 1With Which is Amalgamated The G rrie Vidette and Wrozeter News Single Copies — Five Cents WINGHAIVI, ONTARIO, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 26, 1949 Subscription, $2,00 a Year in Adv Windows Broken, Roofs Damaged STANTON'S INT. ON TWO hAMES WEDDINGS A wedding of local interest took place in l3edfoid Park United Church, Toronto, on Saturday, January 22nd., at 3.80 p.m., when Betty Iris, daugh- Bantams Win From Goderieh And Lucknow The Wingham Bantam entry in the .0.A.A. won two close contests dur- ing the past week, winning from Gode- rich 6-5 and Lucknow 6-4. Wingham lineup:—Goal, ,,Saxton, defence, Chittick; Scott; centre, Gregg, wings, Gerrie, Hutthn; alternate % Fry Stainton, /Vforray, Hopper, Crump, Gibbs, McClure. / EVENING AUXIL IARY OF UNITED CHURCH Allocation Exceeded 41.1.1.01.mwm••• Store Closing Hours The Merchants of Wingliam, at a meeting on Monday Mght, clecides1 that for the balance of the Winter, or until further notice, the stores will close each Saturday night at 9 o'clock, The Evening Giuld of St Paul's Church had a splendid attendance on Tuesday evening at the home of Mrs. Herb. Fuller. The meeting opened with prayers and responsive readings conducted by the President, Miss Alice Reading. The minutes of the previous meeting and the Roll Call were read by Miss Mary Johnston. Miss Reading con- ducted the business of the meeting following which the sewing committee gave out quilt brocks, for hand sewing, At the end of the work period a social hour was enjoyed with a quiz programme prepared by Mrs. Mervyn Templernan and, a delicious lunch ser- ved.by Mrs. Templeman and Mrs. Bert Mitchell. The next meeting will be at the home of Mrs. Miller Davis on the usual third Tuesday of the month. ST. PAUL'S EVENING GUILD The January meeting of the Even- ing Auxiliary of the Wingham United Church was held at the home of Mrs. W. J. Hamilton, on the evening' of the 18th, Mrs, Chas. W. Lloyd con- ducted the worship service. The hymn '0 Spirit of the Living God" was sung, followed by the Lord's prayer repeated in unison. The 23rd, psalm was read by Mrs. Fred Howson and the comments given by Miss Cora Gannett. Prayer was offered by Mrs', Geo, W. Howson, Miss Marjorie' Copeland favoured with the lovely solo, "Husheen." Miss Yvonne Mc- Pherson read two poems "At the Stage Door" and "The Heavenly Guest," A chapter of the Study Book, "West of the Gorges" by Rev, Ken. Beaton, dealing with doctors old and new, in West China Mission was ably presented ,by Miss Katharine Mc- Gregor. Mrs. Reavie, framer presi- dent took the chair and the annual re- ports of the Auailiaty were presented. The Treasurer's report was most sat isfactory showing our allocation great- ly exceeded, Our Missionary bale was valued at $225.00, five boxes of cloth'. Mg had been sent to Greece, and a donation made to the Woman's Mis- sionary Society. Three of our mem- bers, Mrs. C. W. Lloyd, Mrs. G. W. Howson and Miss Phyllis Johns were made Life members and the certifi. cates were presented by Mrs. A. W. Irwin., Mrs. W. JGreer was preterit and installed the offieers for OA taking as the topic of her remarks, the motto "Look lip" and suggested that to look up, In thought and word and deed might he a good resolution to make for the year 1049. Mrs. E. Sherai Mit new President, took the chair and conducted the current businesS, and the singing of a hymn and the Mitpah benediction brought the meeting to a elbae, after which a social time was enjoyed, , Estimates An 8 Mill Rate Hydro Disrupted Necessary For 1949 Th wind storm that hit this district Huron County Council opened it's last Tuesday night caused considerable January sessions at Goderich on e Mon- damage in and around Wingham. Hy- day, John W, Armstrong, reeve of dro service was disrupted for several Hullettsithanked the members for his hours, but was resumed about 9.30 on election as Warden, Wednesday morning. A pole between The past year, he said, had been Teeswater and Wingham was found bountiful in the county, province and partially burned. Dominion. He concluded by hoping Many roofs were damaged when the all committees would keep within shingles were blown off and several their estimates. chimneys were knoeked down, Those J. P. Hagerman, Toronto, addressed suffering the heaviest losses were the the council in support of a grant to the (Greenhouse, where a great amount of Navy League, and G, L.. Parsons and glass was broken, a couple of sections S. H. Prevett asked for a grant to the of the Western Foundry roof was Bluewater Highway. The warden blown off and the roof of Murray promised consideration. Defeated Goderich 10-2, and Johnson's garage was considerably The following were appointed a damaged. Signs were blown down, striking committee: H. Berry, George many wilidows broken and several Armstrong, Murray Johnson, A. W. trees were damaged. Kerslake and J. D. Beecroft, Elmer Webster, reeve of Stanley, was apppinted to the Good Roads Commission for three years, .When a request for a grant was read from the Canadian National In- stitute for the Blind, clerk N. W. Mil- ler gave the information that there are 44 blind persons in Huron County. A report from the inspector of jails commended Governor J. B. Rey- nolds on condition of the local in institution. There are 11 prisoners confined at present, and 68 had been confined there from April, 1948 to date. Letters from all branches of the W,omen's Institute in the County urg- ed the council to buy the j. H. Neill museum at Gorrie. L. G. l3ridgman, London architect, submitted the following estimate for repairs and alterations to the registry office: To remove interior brick walls and make one large room for files, etc., and build an addition across the front, 18 feet by 65 feet, $35,000; est- imated cost of a new building, $75,000. "You will have to put on rose-col- oured glasses, as there will not be Wellwood - Morton much brightness in the 1949 budget," county-treasurer A. H. Erskine told Huron County Council Wednesday, before submitting the estimates for the year, The eatimates were referred to ter of Mr. and Mrs. J. A: Morton,- of Toronto, became the bride of John Charles Wellwood of Toronto, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Wilbert Well- wood of Wingham. Rev, R. Morton of Thornhill, uncle of the bride offic- iated, assisted by Rev. R. H. Turn- bull, minister of the church. The wed- ding music was played by Mr. Ridley and H. Clarke as soloist, sang "The Lord's Prayer" and "0 Happy Home." The bride, given in marriage by her father, was lovely in a gown of white brocaded satin, with net yoke an net bertha caught with seed pearls. Her headdress was a tiara of seed pearls with fingertip veil. She carried a shower bouquet of red roses and step- hanotis. Her maid of honour, Miss Viola Findley of Toronto was gowned in blue taffeta with nosegay of red roses, carnations and pansies, while the bridesmaid, Miss Pamela Gray of Tor- onto, was frocked in pink taffeta with a nosegay of pink roses, carnations and forget-me-nots, J. Southam of Toronto, was groomsman with Scott Reid of Wingham, and Lorne Morton of Toronto, acting as ushers. Following the ceremony a reception was held in the Neilson Room of the church. For a plane trip to Montreal, the bride donned a grey printed dress with gray coat and black accessories. On their return they will reside in Toronto, Casemore - Hall County receipts for the sale of 1948 Christmas Seals are steadily mounting, and the total up to last week was $5875, made up by districts as follows: 13lyth, $355, Howick, $428, Zurich $502; Clinton, $622; Seaforth, $662; Exeter, $947; Wingham, $1106; Gode- rich $1203, It was pointed out that it is not too late yet to make your contribution to the Tuberculosis Fund, Money is still corning in, but a great deal more could be used in this worthy work. The inaugural meeting of the Wing- ham Public Scheol Board was held on Wednesday evening, January 19th, Charles W. Lloyd was appointed the Chairman, T. W. Platt, Truant Cilia- er; Mrs. Roy Morgan, Secretary, Tre- asurer, The following committees were apg pointed; Management—H, Wild, P. Deyell, A. J. ,Lockridge, G, Hotchkiss, Property—H, Fuller, A, B. Adams, G. Hotchkiss, H. Wild. Finance—A. J. Lockridge, Geo, R. Scott, A. B. Adams. Financial Statement Receipts :Provincial Grants $ 10302,66 Non resident fees 201.75 Municipal Levy 950.00 $ 20004.41 Cash balance Dec. 31, .1947 3504,68 Cash deficit, Dec, 31, 1948... 5533.61 $ 29042,60 Teachers salaries $ 14685.00 Institutional Equipment 446.01 Plant Maintenance( repairs) 8752.81 Insurance 458.18 Water, light, fuel 1359,16 Caretakers salary Caretakers supplies 1602.96 303.94 361.02 Cost of administration 869.08 Milk .204.44 Athletics $ 29042.60 BRIDGE CLUB The attendance at Bridge Club last week was rtine and one half tables. North and South: 1. Mrs. H. C.. MacLean- and J. H. Crawford; 2. G. Williams and R. S. Hetherington; 3. Mrs. D. A. Cameron and G. MacKay; 4. Mrs. G. Godkin and H. L. Sher- bondy, East and West: I.. Mrs. P. Dyble and W. H. French; 2. Miss M. McCal- lum and P. Dyble; 3. Mrs. R. S. Heth- erington and Mrs. A. R. DuVal; 4. Mrs. G. MacKay and Mrs. G. C. Gam- SCORES OF HIGH S. BASKETBALL The following are the result's of the High School Basketball games played during the past week. Thursday, Jan. 20th, In Wingham; Girls, Seaforth, 10, Wingham 28; Boys—Seaforth 26, Wilagisam 20, Monday, Jan. 24.—In Clinton, Girls Clinton 35, Wingham 14; Roys, Clin- ton 3, Wingham 17. Bowlers Bridge The ladies of the Wingham Bowling Club held their first bridge party of the season last Wednesday evening, with five tables in the play. First prize was won by Miss Mary Johnston and second by Mrs. H. Campbell. Lunch was served by the social com- mittee of the Club. Dance At Royal T. You are welcome at the Royal T on Saturday night for your dancing pleasure from 9.30 to , 12. Garnet Farrier's 5 niece band. WOMEN'S INSTITUTE Mrs. T. Bower, Speaker For the - Afternoon ,A large crowd was present, on Thursday afternoon, when the Wo- men's 'Institute held . their regular meeting in the council chambers. After the business and .correspon- dence was discussed the roll call was answered with a New Year's reselu, (kin It was decided to hold a euchre this month, in the council chamber, and the Institute ladies are asked to . bring sandwiches. . The Motto, "Every day IS a new. beginning, every day is the „ world made new", was well taken .by the president, Mrs. .Walpole. "The Island of Malta" was the itubject of a very.. interesting and in- formative paper by. Nita. T. Bower This little island of st sgtiare Miles in area Sapporta a popttlatiOn of 200,000, Mainly by agrictilttire, and it fainting for its mccellent docking fac- ilitieS and for being a port 'of tall in the. Mediterranean Sea, The R.A.P.- was -stationed there dur. ing the war and as a' result Malta was 6:Instantly ,botribed. lit 1948 the island :received the 'George Cress" for hero, iant and devotion ter duty. A gait Contest follOwed and WU *Ott by Mr & Sanderson and a social beide fOlbailed. HOSPITAL HAD VERY SUCCESSFUL YEAR .••••••••••11.10.1... Business Shows Large Increase Over Previous Year Thee annual meeting of the Wing- ham General Hospital, was held at the Hospital on Friday evening, and while the attendance was not large, the reports were very encouraging, showing a, large increase in business during the year. Mr, F. L. Davidson, chairman in his report commented on the splendid achievements pf the year and thanked all who had co-operated to this suc- cess, making special mention of the doctors, the Superintendent, Mrs, Morrey, the staff and the Ladies Aux- iliary. The hospital is over crowded, and a practical solution would be tile erection of a nurses' residence. Last year it cost over $1,300 for nurses' ac- commodation outside the Hospital, Superintendent's Report Mrs. I. Morrey presented the stat- istical report, giving 1948 and 1947 figures in comparison. These figures show a large increase , the 1947 fig- ures in brackets: Admission 1,237 (983); Births, 264 (217); total admis- sions 1,501 (1,200); Deaths 73 (54); Discharges 1,421 (1,130); stillbirths 11 (3 ); Xrays 904 (562); Out Pat- ients 392 (307); Operations 460 (893); B.M.R's. 39 (49); P.M.'s. 8 (1); Hos- pital days 171536 (11,353). . Financial Statement Miss E. McLean, Secretary-Treas- urer, presented the financial state- large in- r. 58767.75 21493.58 3418.84 1800.00 6565.57 $ 92045.74 Expenditures Salaries Administration Diet and Food Supplies Housekeeping and Mainten. Fuel, electricity and water Drugs and Med. Sup, X-ray and Out. Pat. Sup Operating and Laboratory Depreciation (Reserve) . $ 34085.52 2598.39 14091.16 3780,74 3807.93 6931.21 4410,22 2192,86 9974,00 81871.53 Assets Cash on hand and in bank$ 16446.13 Accounts receivable 7048.76 Prepaid Insurance 284:50 Inventory of supplies 5667.46 Value of land 1000.00 Value of Build. less Dep. 114666.20 Value of Equip. less Dep. 31531.40 $176644.45 AccountsLiabilities payable $ 3816,29 New X-ray equipment '3360.00 $ '7176.29 Net Surplus, Dec, 31 $169468.16 Reports of Committees Mr. H. C. MacLean for the man- agement committee noted the greatly increased revenue and expenditure and remarked on how fortunate the hospi- tal was to be self-sustaining while the large perceptage of hospitals lost money, and this has been done with no increase in the cost of rooms. The present staff taals 42, and each day art average of 280 meals are served. It had been a year of progress and much of the credit belongs to the superintendent and staff. Capt. W. J. Adams, reporting for the Property committee said the build- ing was in good condition, and they were fortunate in having a good care- taker who looked after small items of repair. A new electric range had been purchased as an auxiliary for cooking, owing to the large number of meals prepared each day. Mrs. C. Hinde presented a conden- sed report of the . Ladies' Auxiliary, The complete report being published two weeks ago. Directors Elected The present directors H. C. Mac- Lean, W, G. Hamilton, A. D. Mac- William, G. L. Dunlop, Capt. W. J. Adams and John P. IVIclabbon, were re-elected. The board also consists of Dr, V. Johnston, representative of the Medical Association. F. L. Davidson, County representative, and .lkit John- son, Town Connell representative, and. one each to be appointed by East Wa- Wanosh, West Wawanosh and Killings Townships. Dr. W. A. McKibboh, staff doctor, Homemaker Club All those interested in' learning the art of wallpapering are invited to leave their rfamea with Sam Burton as soon as possible. It is necessary to know ahead of Unit how many to et- pOct when classes are held so a cittielc response would be most helpful, Plante 460 and leave your name. You will be notified as to Meeting time shortly afterWardS. 1111RON CO. ORANTS SALARY INCREASES the finance committee. Mr. Erskine reported a $16,000 de- ficit in the general account in 1948. A slight increase was noted in the Chil- dren's Aisl expenditure for 1949, as another worker will be added to the stiff. As. the Huron County local Old Age Pensions and Mothers' Allow- ances Board has been disbanded, this enabled the estimates to be reduced by $600.00. The estimated expenditures for this year totalled -273,476, which included $35,090 for estimated ,repairs and al- terations to the registry office. Esti- mated revenue is $275,613, estimated surplus, $2,138. An estimated rate of 8 mills was made up as follows: general account, 4.50 mills, county highways, 3.50 mills. Considerable discussion followed the report of the 1948 property committee, recommending the purchase of J. H. Neill's museum, at Gorrie for $3,000. Mr. Neill stipulated that he be engag- ed as custodian at a salary of $800.00 plus living quarters and the provision of a place to house the articles. Finally a motion by Reeves Elmer Lawson and D. Beuermann was en- dorsed that the Neill collection be bought for $3,000 and left as it is until further arrangements can be made Endorsation was given a motion sponsored by Reeves H. Gowdy and H. Johnston that the County Council petiaion the provincial government to enact legislation to prohibit the use of any colouring resembling butter, in margarine or butter substitute as a protection to the cream producers of Ontario, as well as consumers. Copies are to be sent to the Premier of Ont- ario, legislative members, and all county councils. F. L. Davidson was appointed to the Wingliam, Hospital Board; Harold Wolper to Exeter District High School (Continued on page five) Engagement Announced • Mr. and Mrs. Ambrose David an- nounce the engagement of their daugh- ter, Lillian Mari,' to Mr. Ronald G. Brooks: The marriage will take place in St. Stephen's Anglican Church, Gorrie, Ont., at 2 p.m, ott February 16th, Exhibition Gant Saturday Night Morris Bader is bringing Cecil Morris Photographers of Toronto to Winghain on Saturday evening kir an exhibition game with the Wingham Juniors. The local team will be rein- forced by the Chin line. Game called at 0 o'elotk, Sunday Dinner At atuttewiek Hotel Served from 12 to 1,20 and 5 to 5.80. Three choicee of meat, one fowl. BRICK LIONS CO HELD SUPPER NifilIT District Deputy Governor Bert Gray Paid His Official Visit Over forty Lions and guests gathers ad for the Howick Lions regular sup, per in the Masonic room, Wroxeter, last Thursday evening, January 20th, Lion President, Stan 13ride in the chair. Dist. Deputy Governor Lion Bert Gray on his official visit to the Club was accompanied by nine members of the Blyth Club. After a 'very excellent supper ser- ved by the United Church ladies at which both the Lion Tamer and Tail Twipter were quite active, President Stan called Past Dist. Deputy Gov, Lion Gordon Hargraves to introduce Knight, At this point Lion Norval Iiyle of Blyth Club announced the intention of his club to pick up the Travelling Lion claiming twenty per cent repre- sentation although only ten per cent was required. The Zone '16' Trophy which has been in the possession of the Howick Club for a considerable number of years due to restricted travel and gas- oline ration and consequently aut of competition was delivered to Deputy Gov. Bert to be placed back in ser- vice this year. The following Lions had as their guests, Lion Gordon Gibson, his son, Crawford, Lien Ewart Whitfield, C. Walmsley, Manager Dominion Bank, Gorrie, and Lion Dr. Palmer, his brother-in-law, John Lane. Lion Reg Pacey expressed the Clubs appreciation to the United Church ladies for the supper and also to Mrs. Caley for her 'very efficient serviees at the piano. The meeting closed with the ssual Lions roar, CANADIAN HORSE SHOW APPOINTMENT In a recent copy of the magazine, The Canadian Horse, an article of muCh interest to the people of this district tells of the appointment of Jack Perdue of Toronto as the Sec- retary-treasurer of the Canadian Horse Shows Association. Jack is the son of Mrs. A. M. Perdue of Belgrave, The magazine says: "Jack Perdue will make an I' excellent secretary, a, conscientous, hard working individual, who will maintain an efficient smooth operating office, As an assists ant to Sam Foster of The Canadian National Exhibition, Jack is no strang- er to the horse world, horsemen will. find that his office will offer the same services to the boy with a pony, as the man with the big stable. Jack Perdue has a nice sense of values and, happily, a sense of humour. May we extend congratulations to Jack on this fine appointment. HOCKEY TONIGHT An Intermediate game will be play- ed in the Wingham Arena tonight (Wednesday) between Kincardine and Stainton Spitfiers. Puck faced at 8.30 Juveniles Defeated Clinton The Wingham Juveniles in a week- end game swamped the Clinton Lions 11-0. This was Clinton's first game of the season. B.C.M.S. MEETS P SCHOOL BOARD INAUGURAL MEETING Chas. W. Lloyd Appointed Chairman For The Year W. CHURCH' CHOIR ANNUAL. MEETING Following Choir practice last Thurs- day night the United Church choir held their annual meeting and election of officers, when the following were put into office: Honorary Pres., N. Keating, Pres., Bill Cruilishanis, Secretary, Mrs. G. W. Tiffin; Treasurer, N, Dickinson; Gown conveners, Miss Janet Murray, Mrs. E. °Lewis; Flower convener, Mrs. E. Lewis, Registrar, E, Wilkinson; Soc- ial conveners, Miss C. Wellwood, Mrs. G. Williams, Mrs, Conrou, Mrs. A. Orvis. ,Attendance committee, Mrs. B. Shera, Miss M. Copeland, Miss M. Simpson, Bill Conron, Frank Howson. OBITUARY Harry Nelson Forgie The death occurred on Thursday January 20th, after a lengthy illness, of Mr. Harry Nelson Forgie, The de- ceased was born in the Township of Turnberry in 1884, and resided there until the fall of 1943, when he .moved into Wingham. Surviving are his sisters, Mary at home, Mrs. Geils, (Margaret) of Tim- mins, Mrs. Peterman (Agnes) of Pres- cott, and one brother, William of Wingham. The funeral was held from his late residence, Albert St., on Saturday, January 22nd., with Rev, Alex Nimmo, of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, officiating. The pallbearers were Alkin Hastings, Hugh Gilmour ' Leslie For- tune, Walter Woods, Harold and Chester Gilkinson. Interment was made in Wingham cemetery. Mrs. D, D. Sanderson There passed away in Markdale Hospital, on Saturday, January 22nd., Katherine McCiement, widow of David Deachrnan Sanderson. Mrs. Sanderson, the daughter of Fergeson and Mar- garet MeClement, was born on the second concession of Howick in the year 1865. She was married to David D. Sandersoh and' lived for a number of years in the log cabin homestead on the fourth concession of Howick. The family then moved to her late resi- dence at Nob Hill Farm, south of Wroxeter. Mrs. Sanderson's kindly disposition was esteemed highly by her wide circle of friends. She took a keen interest in the church and community welfare. She was loved by all who knew her as a homemaker and a dependable friend. She leaves to mourn her passing her daughters, Margaret Dobbs of Beeton, and Elizabeth Mercer of Markclale, her sons, Thomas of Det- roit, lames of Wrox.eter era Rev. Alexander of Toronto. One soh, Stuart predeceased his mother four years ago, also two sisters, Mrs. John R. Mackenzie of Regina and Mrs, Hugh Hutchisoe of Gorrie South. The funeral service with the Rev. Cronheilna Minister of the Un- ited Church in charge, was held on Monday afternoon. A large number of friends gathered at the home to pay their last reapetts to nee who was highly respected 'arid greatly loved, INSTITLITE EUCHRE The Women's institute ettelite be held On Friday evening, January 28th, at 8.80 pato sharp hi the Connell Chatriber, Admission 85 cents. Meat-' bets please Whig trandwithes, 126 Teensters went to the polls last Wednesday to elect a Mayor, and Council for 1949. When the smoke cleared away the following were elect- ed to office: Mayor—Raymond Bennett. Reeve—Arnold McIntyre. Council—Bill pain, Patsy Brophy, John Hanna, Jean Hobden, Barbara MacKay, Eleanor Wightman. The old council held a dance in the Town Hall on Friday evening at which time the new councitzas pre- sented to, the Teenstersi Theietiring council had decided at their last meet- ing that the new council should act as the clean-up squad, so when the dance ttrminated the Town Hall was thor- oughly swept by the new council. dult -guests at the dance were: Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Rae, Mr. and Mrs. R. Macintosh, Mr. and Mrs, Lloyd Mundy and Mr. Robert Ferguson.) Besides the usual dances some folk dancing 'Was enjoyed, To Form Chamber Of Commerce This afternoon at 4 p.m: the teen- sters will meet in the Town Hall for the purpose of organizing a Chamber of Commerce to function in exactly the same manner as the adult Chamber of Commerce. The newly elected coun- cil will hold their first meeting at 5 p.m. 0 LOCAL TEEN TOWN ELECTIONS HELD 1•••••• Record -Vote Tabulated WINO STORK CAUSES CONSIDERABLE LOSS SALE OF SEALS BRINGS $5875.00 ment, which also showed a crease over the previous yea Receipts Pay Patients for rooms etc...$ Special services Government Grants „.., .......... Town and County Grants Donations and Bequests Kmeardme 4-3 Deputy Dist. Gov, Bert, who delivered a very interesting address and was Wingham Stainton Spitfires handed suitably thanked by Secretary Hector the Goderich Luzon Flyers their sec- ond set-back of the season trouncing them 10-2 in an Intermediate B.W.O. A.A. affair here on Thursday .night. Veteran Bill Young and Keith sparked the one-sided victory with thOee goals apiece. Wingltam scored four in each of the first two frames and two in the final, Referee Hubert handed out twenty-two penalties in- cluding majors to Needham and Eng- lish. Chalking up their second consecutive win the Wingham Stainton Spitfires edged the Kincardine sextet here on Saturday night 4-3 in a W.O.A.A. in: termediate affair. Wingham tallied twice in both the second and third periods after a score- less first frame. A third period offen- sive gave Kincardine three goals to come close. Dolson starring with two. Ten penalties including two majors were handed out by Referee Muir of Seaforth, A pretty wedding took place at the Bluevale United Church Parsonage, at 1 p.m., when Rev. 3. A. Burden, unit- . The Senior Women's Mission Circle ad in marriage, Roberta 'retie Hall, of the Baptist Church met at the home. daughter of Mr. and ,Mrs. Gordon Hall of Miss Ruth Lewis last Thursday of Bluevale, and Mr. Robert George evening for the annual `meeting and Casemore ' son of Mts. A. J. Arm- election of officers. The president, strong, London, and the late George Mrs, Walter Pocock, was in charge of Casemore. The bride was becomingly the meeting, After the singing of the dressed in a dove grey gabardine suit hymn, "I'll go where you want me to with matching great coat trimmed go," the president led in prayer, Min- with petsian lamb anti hat to match, otes of previous meeting were read and wore a corsage of pink rosebuds, and adopted, The financial report Mrs, 5, Orvis, sister of the bride, was showed that the circle had the best matron of honour arid wore a silver year in its history. Letters were read grey suit with red rose corsage and from Huntsville and Thamesford, Cx black accessories, Mr., 'W. Hall of pressing thanks and appreciation for Wingham, brother of the bride was pacrcls and gifts sent at Xmas time. best man. The scripture reading was taken by Following the ceremony a reception Mrs. Alex Rintoul from John 5. "Try. and wedding dinner took place at the ing to walk in the steps of the Master" home of the bride's parents. Mrs. I-Iall was snag in unison. Several ladies took received the guests wearing a mauve part in a season of prayer. The topic crepe dress with a corsage of yellow was given by Mrs. Bert Collar, on roses, Mrs. Armstrong assisted cos- "Hold to the Word." The officers turned itt grey and corsage of yellow eleeted for the ensuing year were as roses. .follows: President, Mrs, Ilareettrt„ for-routed _guests for the etcation Vice-President, Miss Ruth 'Lewis; were Mrs. 3, flail of Mita ,Craig, Treas., Mrs. Rintoul; Secretary, Mrs. grandmother of the bride, and Mrs, H. Falconer; Visiting Committee, Mrs,. B. Elliott, Winghatn, grandmother of FhiPPen, Mtg. Patterson, lkft'S. Cant& the groom.. lorn S0Cial, Committee, fits, Cameron, After the . dinner the couple left for Mrs. Patterson. Mrs. (Rev) CouPlatul a Mat& frit) to pcitentr, Totente„ Offered dedicatory prayer f6t the lift' and points East, Olt their return they effacers, A delicious -lunch was served Will reel& In WIttglihm. by the .hostesS,