The Wingham Advance-Times, 1949-10-19, Page 1fft#00.
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The regular meeting of the Howick
Branch of the Ladies' Auxiliary, No.
307, was held on Tuesday, October
11th, with a good attendance, Mrs.
Austin presiding.
After other business had been taken
care of, the correspondence was read,
including an invitation from the Sec-
retary of the Wingham Branch to at-
tend their meeting on Monday, Oct.
24th, at which time it is expected a
number will join them,
Mrs. Pacey, convener of the
Committee for the Rummage Sale, in
the Community Hall, Fordwich, on
Saturday, October 29th, explained
what is expected of the members as to
preparing for it, and stressed that
every member be on hand that after-
noon to take care of the respective
duties, and that all make it known to
their neighbours that anything they
would like to donate to the sale would
be greatly appreciated.
Almost everyone has something that
is no longer of use to them, but might
be to someone else, Mrs. Pacey said.
Rid yOur place of unused articles and
help those who so faithfully protected
you and yours, for when you are help-
ing the Ladies' Auxiliary to the Can-
adian Legion, you are helping those
boys who not so long ago served you
and offered their all.
Five new members were initiated,
bringing the number to 30. The first
year as an organization is drawing to
a close and at our Nov, meeting the
election of officers will take place. We
will very soon be holding our meet-
ings in the newly renovated and nicely
decorated Legion Hall in 'Gorrie. It is
now finished, all but the furnishings,
and it has been our objective to help
buy the necessary furnishings for it.
At the close of the meeting all join-
ed with the Legion members and a
lovely lunch was served by the ladies.
Euchre At Wroxeter
A Euchre Party will be held in the
Masonic Rooms, Wroxeter, on Friday,
October 21st., at 8,30 p.m., sponsored
by The For-Rest Ladies Club. Ad-
mission 25c, Ladies please bring
lunch.
Trailer Breaks Loose
Doing Much Damage
On Monday afternoon as Mr. Cletus
ettinger Was driving south on Jos-
ephine Street, the trailer attached to
his car, broke loose. Runnifig between
the pumps of Murray Johnson & Sons
garage, with the tongue in the air, it
came to a stop breaking the plate
glass in the garage. '(
KNOW WINGHAM
MONTHLY MEETING
HOSPITAL BOARD
The monthly meeting . of the Board
of Directors of the Wingbarn General
Hospital, was held on Friday evening,
October 14th,
At this meeting, the Superintendent
of the Hospital, Mrs, I, Morrey, pre-
sented a most encouraging report, for
the month of September,
One hundred and one adult patients
were admitted and there were twenty-
five births, Fifty-one Out-Patients
were treated, and one hundred and
forty-four were X-rayed. Thirty-two
operations were performed, there were
seven B.M.R'S. and one blood trans-
fusion. The total number of days stay
for all patients in September was one
thousand five hundred and thirty-
three. One hundred and nineteen pat-
ients were discharged and two deaths
occurred during the 'month.
Coffee and sandwiches were served
at the close of the meeting.
FIRE DEPT. INSPECTS
BUSINESS PREMISES
Brown Bros. Host At Dinner
For Department
SCOUT APPLE DAY
WELL RECEIVED
The Cubs and Scouts thank the
people of Winghain and vicinity for
their generous support. On Saturday
last, the Cubs and Scouts worked in-
dustriously to collect a total of one
hundred and sixty-six dollars. The
following boys Are worthy of special
mention, Doug. Murray, George Hall,
and John Congrarn,
GOLF CLUB ORGANIZED
BY WINGHAM PLAYERS
Ideal Location On First Line
Of Morris
WOMEN'S INSTITUTE
The regular monthly meeting of the
Women's Institute will be held in the
Council Chambers on Thrusday, Oct.
20, at 2:30
Sunday Dinner At
Brunswick Hotel
Served ftom 12 to 1.30 and 5 to 6.80.
Three choices of meat, one fowl,
Picking Ripe Raspberries
Mr. W. F. lIttrgmart reports that
last 'weelc while doing softie work in
his garden he picked sonic ripe rasp-
berries,
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A Special Meeting of Wingham
Town Council was held on Monday
morning at 10 o'clock. All members
present, except Couns. Carmichael and
Rintoul, His 'Worship Mayor Reavie
in the chair. •
A letter was read from the Wing-
ham Legion requesting the Council
to declare, Friday, November .1.101, as
a public holiday. A letter was read
from the Business Men's Association
requesting the Council to have the
stores in town close from 10.30 a,m. to
1.00 p.m, on that date.
Moved by Coun. Clark seconded by
Reeve Johnson that we declare a half
holiday on the morning of Friday,
November 11th, up to one o'elcnk.
It was agreed that the factories be
empowered to use their own judgment
in regard to this.
A letter was read from the Town
Solicitor in regard to the status of the,
Council on the Fisher Property on
North Josephine Street,
Moved by Coun, Gurney, seconded
by Conn. Clark that By-Law No. 1195
be enforced and that the papers be
sent to Mr. Fisher as outlined by the
Town Solicitor.%
As there is only one appeal against
assessment for 1950 it was agreed
that the Court of Revision meet at
7.30 on the night of next regular
Council Meeting, Monday, November
7th, 1949.
By-Law No. 1206 authorizing the
issue of debentures for waterworks
was read a third time.
Moved by Reeve Johnson, seconded
by Coun. Welwood that By-Law No,
1206 as read a third time be finally
passed,
LIONS ENJOY FILM
'PRAIRIE PROVINCES'
Hallowe'en Party Feld
For Children
The regular Lions dinner was held
at the Brunswick Hotel on Friday
evening with a good attendance. Tail-
twister George Howson took on his
new duties in a very efficient manner
and caught up with offenders, Lion
Vern Dunlop was fined for leaving his
keys at home one morning recently
and couldn't open his store. Lion Bob
Hetherington was reported in the Ad-
vance-Times under the news 15 years
ago, that he was getting "puffs" and
found a huge one. It was reported to
be so large that lie had difficulty in
getting it home. Lions Will, French
and Harley Crawford were accused of
being absentee farmers since they had
recently acquired a farm, Many Lions
suggested that a fund be raised to
send them to the International Plow-
ing Match to gain , experience. The
Tailtwister claimed that Lion Garry
Garrett when opening a new section
in his store recently gave out birth
stones to ladies and even asked their
ages, Lion Garry denied this accusa-
tion but was fined anyway.
Guests of the .Club were Scotty
Forbes, of London, Ernie Miller, Re-
creational Director and Lion Jim Kin-
kead of Goderich. On motion of Lion
Wally Armstrong and Jack Reavie,
Lion Bill McCool was granted his at-
tendance during his illness. Suitable
cards expressing the best wishes of
the Clith for good recovery were sign-
ed by all the Lion and forwarded to
Lions Fred Spry and Bill McCool.
President Clayton fGammage welcom-
ed the guests. A vigorous sing song
was staged with Lion Tamer Jack
Reavie and Lion Harold Pym leading.
In honor of the two farmer Lions, the
Club sang " How Ya Goin' to keep
'em down on the Farm."
Lion Chas. Roberts took advantage
'of a lull to advertise new annexes be-
ing built at his plant for use during
Hydro shut downs. He was promptly
-nicked by the Tailtwister for advertis-
' ing.
Lion Garry Garrett asked the Boys'
and Girls' Work Committee to meet
after to lay out plans fora Hallowe'en
Party for the children of the Town.
Lion Mac MacWilliam as President
of the Recreational Council asked the
Lions to take up their tickets to the
Concert Series at once as good sup-
'port would be needed. Lion Bill Con-
ron- ,
favored with a solo number "Gal-
)way Bay" and for his encore sang
"Lucky Old Sun!" His songs were
well received and he was given a good
hand. Letters of thanks were read
from Lion Bill McCool for roses and
Lion Bill Conron for remembrances
received while he was a patient at
Westminster.
President Clayt, .announced that
the color film of the 1949 Conven-
tion at New York was . available for
showing and it was agreed that this
be secured. President Clayt. called
upon Lions Art. Irwin and Bob Hob-
den to take over. Lions Art and Bob
called Lion Norm Welwood to the
front and the three Lions went into
a huddle and after explanations were
demanded from other Lions, they an-
nounced that it" was a secret society
among themselves. All being the fath-
ers of twins, they questioned Lion
Norm at some length and finally pre-
sented him with two silver eups for
his twins. Lion Harley Crawford
called Lion Henry deVries to the front'
and presented him with a silver cup in
honor of his new baby.
Lion Ron Rae suggested that the
Lions sponsor the services of a figure
skating intructor for the children
when the ice is ready at the Curling.
Rink. It was agreed that the Club en-
deavour to secure this service for the
children. Lion Stan Hall presented a
very instructive film on the "Prairie
Provinces" which was appreciated.
tr'he meeting Closed with the usual
song and the Lions Roar.
District Deputy Here Oct. 27
Harvey McCallum of Blyth, D.D.
G.M. of the I.O.O.F., will be in Wing-
ham on Thursday. evening, October
27 to install die officers of Maitland
Lodge No. 119.
Moved To Seaford.'
Mr. Norman Dickenson who has
for the past year, been on The Staff
of the Canadian Bank of Commerce
here, has been transferred to Seaforth
and commenced his ne* duties there
last week, Norm is well known here
having attended both schools in
Wingham, We wish him every sue..
tess.
Mr. I. H. J. Blakely of Seaford', is
now on the bank staff here,
Dance In Belgrave
Od Friday` night October 21st, in
the Forester's Hall, to the music of
Vortices Orehestra, 'Proceeds in aid
of Blinding Fund, Lunch counter.
ST. ANDREW'S CHURCH
MARKS ANNIVERSARY
Rev. Glen Campbell, MA., Of
Seaforth, Was Guest Speaker
Large congregations attended St.
Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Wing-
ham, on Sunday, October 16th, for
Anniversary services.
Rev. Alexander Nimmo, pastor of
the church, had charge of the service,
with Rev. Glen Campbell, M. A. L.,
Th., of Seaforth, as guest speaker.
At the morning service, Rev. Camp-
bell took as his theme a verse from
Paul's first letter to the Corinthians,
chapter three, verse eleven, "For other
foundation can no man lay than that
is laid, which is Jesus Christ," He
pointed out the importance of a sound
foundation in the building of any
structure, if it is'to stand the test of
time and change. The church of
Christ in the world, made up of men
and women everywhere who believe
in Him, must endure, because it is
built upon the rock foundation of doc-
trine and faith as set forth in Peter's
confession "Thou art the Christ, the
Son of the living God."
The Choir, under the leadership of
Mr. H. V. Pym, organist, sang the
,anthem, "Who Shall Abide" by
Marth, the solo :being taken by Mr.
Gordon Leggatt, baritone:
Mr. James V. Corrin, Tenor soloist,
front Clinton, gave a very fine inter-
pretation of "The Holy City" by Ad-
ams and "The Penitent" by Van de
Water.
In the evening Rev. Cathpbell
preached from the Book of Acts chap-
ter four and verse twenty-nine, The
time has come for the Christian
Church to do more than stand on the
defensive against the foes, science,
materialism and communism, which
are threatening her today, It is time
now for her to gather up her forces
and launch an attack upon them; "and
now, Lord, behold their threatenings;
and grant unto Thy servants that with
all boldness, they may speak Thy
word."
The scripture lesson was read by
Rev. E. 0. Lancaster of St. Paul's
Anglican church.
During the evening service, the
choir sang the anthem "In Humble
Faith and Holy Love" by Garrett,
with Mrs. Ross Hamilton, soprano,
as soloist. Mr. James Corrin sang
"The Ninety and Nine" by Campion,
and "When I Survey the Wondrou
Fross." Tune, Rockingham.
Mr. Nimmo expressed appreciation
to the Anglican and United Congre-
gations for withdrawing their services
for Sunday evening.
BRIDGE CLUB
The Wingham Bridge Club will hold
its first . game of the Fall and Winter
season at the Legion Hall on Thurs-
day Oct. 20 at 8 p.m. sharp. Every-
one welcome.
HALLOWE'EN FUN
Parades, eats, movies, prizes! Boys
and Girls, get your costume ready.
Join the big Lions Hallowe'en Frolic
in Wingham, on Monday night, Oct.
31st,, at 7.30 p.m. Watch your paper
next week for full details on the par-
ade, etc.
SURVEY TO BE MADE
RE ARENA PROJECT
Chamber of Commerce Heads Drive
For Improvements
The directors of the Wingham
Chamber of Commerce met recently
and discussed their program of work
in this community.
With reference to the possibility of
getting artificial ice for the Arena,
reports were presented showing that
preliminary estimates have been ob-
tained on the cost of moving the pre-
sent building to another part of town
where more room might be had to en-
large the ice and seating capacity
It was' also proposed that the arena
might be enlarged on its present site.
There is a chance, it was pointed out,
that a great deal more room would be
I available if the entire building were
raised six or eight feet, allowing more
rows of seats to extend back at a
steeper angle. A committee, composed
of W. T. Cruickshank, R. H. Lloyd
and R. S. Hetherington, will make a
survey of all the factors and report
to a future meeting.
An Industrial Booklet of Wingnam
is now at the printers, and a mailing
list is being put together for its dis-
tribution. This booklet „should help
sell prospective industrialists on the
advantage of our town.
Carpentry work has been completed
on the signs at the approaches to
town. The Chamber hopes to have
them erected before the ground freez-
es.
A new parking lot will be opened
shortly to help alleviate Wingham's
Main Street traffic difficulties. The
town has agreed to clear, grade and
light the property behind C. Bush-
field's place of business.
The Publicity Committee will pub-
lish a monthly bulletin to be mailed
to all Chamber of Commerce members.
Next month's Chamber of Com-
merce meeting will be held on Tues-
day, November 8th. It's a general
meeting for . the entire membership.
RUMMAGE SALE
The Ladies' Auxiliary to Wingham
General Hospital are holding their
Fall Rummage Sale in the Armouries
on Saturday afternoon, October 22nd.,
at two o'clock. The purchase of a
Nurses's Residence gneans extra expen-
diture for the Auxiliary so they are
asking everyone for donations for the
rummage sale. Anything can be sold,
clothing, hats, shoes, dishes, etc. Look
through your cupboards and make up
a box. Please leave articles at the
Armouries on Friday, October 21st., as
everything has to be sorted and mark-
ed. Parcels will be called for by` phon-
ing Mrs. W. J. Adams, number 312.
Afternoon tea will be served.
Junior Farmer' Open Night
The Junior Farmers are holding
their open night in Forester's Hall,
Belgrave, Thiarsday, October 26th, at
9 p.m. Mr. Clark of the 0. A. C.
Horticulture Department, will give
an illustrated address. Mr. Bill Con-
ron will be song leader. Everyone is
invited to attend.
St. Paul's Guild Meets
Mrs. Adam Johnston was hostess to
the ladies of St. Pauls Church Guild
at her home, Victoria St., on Friday
afternoon, last, for afternoon tea and
an Apron shower, in aid of the Bazaar
to be held late in November. A large
number of ladies were present and a
very pleasant time was enjoyed by all.
Mrs, Johnston was assisted by her
daughter, Mrs. Joe Kerr.
The Wingham Fire Department bad
had a busy time during "Fire Pre-
vention Week", The stores and oth-
er buildings on, and adjacent to Jose-
phine Street were inspected and most
of them found to be in very good
condition. The Fire Department wish
to thank all business men for their co-
operation.
They also had fire drill at the Pub-
lic School when the school was cleared
in 45 seconds. At the High School it
took 52 seconds to empty the building.
The firemen congratulate teachers and
pupils on their fire drill training.
The Hospital fire fighting equip-
ment was tested and inspected.
7: Members of the Fire Department
were guests of Brown Bros., Wingham
at the Queen Grill on the evening of
October 14 when a delicious turkey
dinner with all the trimmings was *r-
ved..- • -
Art Brown, representing the firm,
expressed appreciation to the firemen
for their efforts during the recent fire
there, and felt that this was just a
small token of gratitude, -›
Chief Jim Carr, on behalf of the
Dept. thanked Brown Bros. Larry
Hiseler then proposed a toast. )(
Andy Scott and his staff were also
thanked for serving a delicious meal,
after which all retired to the fire hall
for a social game of cards.
HOWARD .CABLE
HERE THURS. OCT. 27
Howard Cable, who brings his C.
G.E. Symphonette to Wingham, on
Thursday evening, October 27th; for
the first concert in our 1949-50 con-
cert series is only 29, yet he holds
the spotlight in radio and symphonic
circles as one of the world's best ar-
rangers.
Cable's brilliant arrangements are
played by such leading orchestras as
the Toronto Symphony and Barton
"Pops." His latest triumph, the C. G.
E. Sunday evening radio series is ack-
nowledged by both critics and public
as "Radio's most distinguished musical
entertainment,"
Memberships for the Concert Ser-
ies, which• includes this outstanding
concert and two others, should be
picked up this week at the Town Hall.
BINGO
Reserve Friday, October 28th for*
the Bingo at I.O.0,F. Hall, Wingham,
20 games for 50c, Three Specials,
Choice of prizes. Doors open at 8 p.
m,
XLast Friday evening a considerable
number of golfers attended a meeting
to discuss the forming of a new Golf
Club for this community. After some
discussion it resolved that a Club
would be formed and the following
officers were elected. -.>
President, John Cruickshank
Vice-Pres., Wilfred French
Secretary, Norman Welwood
Treasurer, Wm. Conron x
Four important 'committees were set
up.
Finance Committee, Chairman, R.
H. Lloyd, members of this committee,
are Harley Crawford, Vincent Dit-
liter, Hugh Carmichael, Jack McKib-
bon, Whitney Grose and Harry Spry.
Greens Committee, Chairman, Herb
Campbell, with the following named
on the Committee, Vic Loughlean,
!Murray Rae, foe Ellacott and Mike
McPhail.
Property Committee, Chairman,
Ronald Rae, with Harley Crawford,
Wilfred French, Robt. Hetherington,
Stewart Scott, Nelson Cunningham,
and Dr. Crawford. '-
Membership Committee, Chairman,
Vincent Dittmer with Emery Stuckey,
Phil Dyble, Jack Sturdy, Geo. How-
son, Jim Hamilton, Bill Rowland,
Omar Haselgrove, Chas. Lloyd and
Al, Rutherford.
It is estimated that there are close
to 'one. -thundred people in-Winglearn,-
who play golf and there are many
more who are ready to learn the game
when there is a course close to home.
Since the closing of the Alps Course,
many have not had much opportunity
to play the game. In the past few
years several attempts have been made
to acquire the Alps Course but the
price has always seemed too high, or
as happened more than once the
course would be sold while local golf-
ers were negotiating to ptirchase it,
Therefore the attention of the golfers
was drawn to a new location and in
the past week a property became
available that will make an ideal
course.
This fifty acres is situated' on the
first line of Morris about two miles
from town. In order that the club
would be sure of having this land, Mr,
Wilfred French and Mr. Harley Craw-
ford have purchased it and will hold
it until the Club has its finance com-
mittee organized and some money
collected.
The Maitland River flows through
the front part of the farm and forms
the boundary at the back. There is a
very attractive house overlooking the
river which will make one of the nicest
located club houses in this part of the
country. It is
proposed to do a great deal
of the work on a voluntary basis next
year. The turf is in good shape on
most of the property and no plough-
ing or breaking up will be necessary
on most of the land,
It is planned to complete the lay-
out of the course this fall and winter
and an aerial photograph will be made
to facilitate this work.
An interesting plan for doing the
work has been made. This idea would
have all members divided into Mite
teams and each team would undertake
to make a complete hole from tee-off,
fairway and green. This has a lot of
merit in that a small group working
together will be able to make its
efforts more efficient than haphazard
work here and there.
It is not possible to announce the
plans of the Finance Committee at this
early date but no doubt a first canvass
will be made this Fall.
TELEPHONE RATES
Many Additions Made To Local
Exchange To Handle Increase
In Calls
During the past four years, there
has been a 44 per cent increase in the.
number of telephones in service in.
Wingham, W. G. Hamilton, Bell Tele-
phone manager here, said this week
in reviewing the record-breaking post-
war demand for service which has re-
quired the addition of much especially-
made and costly equipment. Long dis--
tance calls originating here have risen
nearly 100 per cent in the same period,
lie said.
There are now 1,155 telephones in
use in Wingham compared with 800
four years ago. Local calls average
3,345 per day, and long distance calls
average 500,,daily or 240 more than in
1945.
In order to meet these unprecedent-
ed demands for service the company
has continuously improved and enlar-
ged its facilities. In June of this year,
the exchange was converted from mag-
neto to common battery opecation, a..
complex task involving much new
equipment and rearrangement of exist-
ing facilities. Extensions to the switch-
board were made in 1948, and exten-
sive outside construction was under-
taken in rural areas during 1947,
In spite of this vast improvement
program which has resulted in the ad-
dition of 355 telephones in four years,
there are still 31 applicants waiting
for service here, the manager said.
Increases of 45 cents per month for-
two-party residence telephone service
in Wingham and of 65 cents for resi-
dence individual lines, are proposed in.
Bell Telephone's application for re-
vised rates filed in Ottawa with The
Board of Transport Commissioners for
Canada, according to W. G. Hamilton,
the company's manager here.
The proposed increase for individual.
line business service is 1.90 monthly,
while the proposed rate for two-party
bosines service. is ,.1.05 higheg.--that
at present.
It is intended that the proposed
rates shall apply to all standard types
of telephones supplied by the compa.ny.
A comparion of present hand tele-
phone rates for typical classes of ser-
vice with proposed rates in Wingham,
follows:
Present Prop. In-
crease
Residence-
Individual line 2.40 3.05 .65
Two-party line 2.20 2.65 .45,
Exten. telpehone .90 1.00 .10'
Business-
Individual line 3,10 5.00 1.90
Two-party line 2.60 4.25 1.65
Exten. telblione 1.15 1.25 .10-
P.B.X. trunk 3.45 7,50 4.05,
P.B.X. ext. telephone 1.35 1.25 .10-
Until hand telephones are available
in quantity sufficient to supply all who
desire them subscribers who presently
have wall telephones will temporarily
pay 35 cents less, and those having
desk telephones 15 cents less, per
month.
Long Distance Rates
It is proposed to increase the initial
period charge for long distance calls
by 5, 10 or 15 cents, depending on
the distance involved and on whether
station-to-station or person-to-person
service is requested, Some person-to-
peron, night and Sunday calls would
be increased by 20 or 25 cents. There
are no increases for station-to-station
calls between centres less than tenn,
miles apart.
HOWICK BRANCH
LADIES' AUXILIARY
REMEMBRANCE DAY
CLOSING DISCUSSED.
Factories Empowered To Use
Own Judgment
Presentation Made To Member
XAfter the morning service in the
United Church, the members of the
choir gathered in the Ladies' Parlor
and . presented Mr. and ,Mrs. Russell
Zurbrigg with a silver tray and ex-
tended best wishes to this popular
young couple. Ni„
Guest Dies At Manse
Friends and neighbors were grieved
on Monday morning to learn of the
passing of Mr. W. A. Dillabaugh of
Morewood. He and Mrs. Dillhatigh
had been, guests of Rev. and Mrs. A.
N'itruno for the past two weeks and
Were planning to leave for their home
this week. Sympathy is eXtended to
Mrs. Dillbaugh,
PORT ELGIN CLUB
ARE TITLE. HOLDERS
Port Elgin Lakesides took home
the first ball championship in history
To last Wednesday evening when they
defeated the Crossett Mercurys of
Wingham 3-1 in the fourth game
for the Intermediate W.0,A..A. "A"
championship under the ..floodlights at
Lakeview Park, Port Elgin,
Port Elgin were able to garner but
three hits off the Mercury's mounds-
man, veteran Tommy Jardine. Wing-
ham collected five hits off Lachance,
one a home run by Seli,
The batteries Elgin,
dine
chance Wingham, and Turnbull;
and Groves,
Port La-
Jar-
Elected Vice-President
At the annual meeting held in Lis-
towel recently, Mr. V. E. Madill of the
Wingham High School teaching staff
was elected Vice-President of District
5 of the Ontario Secondary School
Teachers' Federation,
Women's Auxiliary To Legion ,
The Women's Auxiliary to the Can-
adian Legion will' hold its regular
monthly meeting on Monday, October
24th,, at 8 p.m. The 11owick Auxiliary
ladies will be guests. Euchre and lunch
after the ,business meeting. Will the
ladies please harts their Blanket Draw
Stubs or leave them with Miss Mar-
garet MacLean, Any one wishing to
join the Legion AuEfiarY please con -
tact Mrs. H. Browne Sr. Wife, moth-
er and Sisters of anyone who has ser-
ved in the Armed Forces is eligible,
After work and after supper these
evenings, many Wingham men are
raking and burning leaves-dry, gold-
en leaves that carpeted walks, lawns
and gardens,
Here and there along the streets
bonfires of pyramided leaves burn
brightly. Above the red flames thick,
acrid smoke rises and spirals into the
darkness.
Between bonfires and lights shin-
ing in windows of their homes, men
are silhouetted, Some of these keepers
of the fires, ere they turn to their
doors, will gaze thoughtfully down
where golden leaves in red flames
fluttered out to gray ashes - - frail
ghosts of a summer's dreaming SO'
soon to be taken and borne away by
autumn winds.
Attend Convention
Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Walker attended
the Funeral Directors' Convention held
in Ottawa last week.
In Procession Of
Scholarship Winner,.
Congratulations to Miss Leslie Mae
Wall, who, last Wednesday evening
was in the procession of Scholarship
whiners of Toronto University, at
Convocation Hall, Leslie Mae won
the Hamilton Fisk Biggar Scholarship.
Mr. and Mrs. Ron Sherk, formerly of
Wingham, and now of Toronto, were
her guests for the occasion, )(,
DRAMATIC CLUB
TO BE RE-ORGANIZED
A reorganization meeting of the
Wingham Dramatic Club will be held
next Monday evening at 8 o'clock in
the Town Hall. The purpose of the
Club will be to provide instruction and
practice in the various dramatic arts,
This would include acting, make-tip,
stage design, lighting and •the tech-
unique of radio plays. Everyone intee-
ested iii dramatics will be most wel-
come,
Teachers' Association
Meet In Wingham
The North Huron Women Teach-
ers' Association met in Wingham on
Monday evening, with a fine represen-
tation from each unit in attendance.
The report of the annual meeting held
in Toronto was given. Delegates were
appointed to the Fall Conference in
Ingersoll on October 22nd. It was de-
cided to contribute to the "Fund for
Bibles" for the children in the British
Zone in Germany. In past years the
Ontario teachers have contributed.
generously to a fund to assist the
British teachers . on exchange in Can-
ada. The need for the continuattce of
this "Good -will Project" is more urg-
ent than ever, since the devaluation of
the pound. Among the other items
discussed briefly were Superannuation,
Religious Education, Research and
Group Insurance. -
Sold Store In Belgrave
X Mr. Charles Hopper of Belgrave,
Sold his general store this week to
Mr. Harold Walsh of town, who wilt
take possession around Nov. 1st, )1\
Dance At Royal T.
YOU are welcome at the Royal
On Saturday night for your dancing
pleasure front 9.30 to 12. Music by
Wilhee's Orchestra,