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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1949-10-26, Page 1• ••••.-^...enne,...... • r • • "—'410.4 • WINGHAM HORSE SHOW THURSDAY NOV. THIRD Prize Money Greatly Increased, Many Entries Being Received A rare treat is in store for the horse lovers of this district on the oc- casion of the seventh annual Horse Show, Thursday afternoon and even- ing-, November 3rd, in the Winghatn Arena, The prize money has been-. greatly increased this year, and the largest entry in years is expected. The program and prize list will be found on page seven. The afternoon program gets under way at 1.15,pan., and in .the evening at 7 o'clock. The show will be' officially opened by Mr. J. L, Rumble, President of the Canadian Horse Show Association gruel General Manager of the Retail Branch of the G.M.C. Trucks, The admission for the afternoon, adults 50c, children, free. Evening, adults, 75c, children, 50c, Don't miss this show. It is tops in entertainment, and this year is ex- pected to be better: than ever. ROUND ROBIN PRIZES PRESENTED The Wingham Bowling Club held a mixed jitney last Wednesday after- noon when the prizes were presented to players, who were successful in win- ning the summer's Round Robin gam- es. These games were played each Monday evening and open to all mem- bers. For the ladies the trophy was won by Miss Y. McPherson, 2nd,, Miss Mary Johnston, 3rd., Mrs. H. C. Mac- Lean, 4th, Mrs. W. H. Haney, 5th, Mrs. C. W. Lloyd, 6th, Mrs. Win. Murray, 7th, Mrs. A. Lunn. Mr. W. H. French won the trophy for the men with R. R. Hobden, 2nd., Jas, A. Wilson, was third, 4th: prize went to G. MacKay and 5th to J. H. Crawford. FIREMEN ENTERTAIN WIVES AT EUCHRE - Y On Friday evening of last week, the firemen of town entertained their wives at a progressive euchre party. Holding high scores were Mrs. M. Keating and Mr. Ross Orvis. Mrs. N. Nicoll and Mr. L. Hiseler had low scores. The men, playing hosts, for the even- ing, served lunch. Votes of thanks for a lovely evening were tendered by Mrs. Ross Orvis and Mrs. Mel Keat- ing. ---> Mrs. David Crothers who was cele- brating a birthday, was presented with a delightful surprise gift during the evening. The party was voted a great success' and the wish was expressed that there would be more such get-togethers. BINGO Reserve Friday, October 28th for the Bingo at I.O.O.F. Hall, Wingham, 20 games for 50c. Three Specials. Choice of prizes. Doors open 8 p.m. Buy and Wear a Poppy Poppy Day will be. held on Satur- day, November 5th. The public are asked to again generously support the Legion Tag Day. Marks 90th Birthday X Mrs. M. Jackson, Centre St., cele- brated her ninetieth birthday last week.• Enjoying, good health, the oc- casion was marked by a quiet family gathering, Her daughter, Mrs; Gwen Adams of town, and sister, Miss B. Cameron of Toronto, were with her for the day, )( Smocking Instructions Mrs. E. Haldenby of Toronto, ti ill be in Wingharti about Nov. 10th, to teach smocking of children's dresses, blouses, lingerie, etc. Learn in two lessons, $1.00 per lesson. Call for ap- pointment and information to Mrs. W. J. Rotilston, Francis St., Phone 557W. Receives Contract Last week Norman Rintoul received the contract for the remodelling of the interior of the Dominion Bank at Sea- forth, Ontario.XThis job when com- pleted will make this branch CAld of the anost modern in Western Ontario. Enjoys 92nd. Birthday Mrs,.Marsales of Leopold St. quiet- ly celebrated her 92nd. birthday on Tuesday, October 25th, Mrs. MatSaleS has .excellent health amid her birthday was a happy occasion with . many friends visiting her and. enjoyed a soc- ial heti41% Sunday Dinner At Brunswick Hotel Served from 11 to 1.50 and 5 to 6.50. Three choices of meat, one fowl. SUCCESSFUL EUCHRE HELD BY INSTITUTE The euchre party sponsored by the `local branch of the Women's Institute and held recently in the Wingltam armouries proved a success with forty tables in attendance, Mrs.: Stuart Mc- Burney, and Mrs. Allan McGill were the prize winners for the ladies, while the men's prizes were won by Mr. Joe Brophy and Mr. Bill McKenzie, Mr. Don Cadwallader won the mys- tery prize. CONSTABLE ON DUTY , DIES AT GRAND BEND A post-mortem performed on the body of Provincial Constable John Ferguson who died at Grand Bend on Thursday, following a struggle with a mental patient, revealed the police official died from a heart attack. Constable Ferguson died in his police cruiser minutes after he had subdued a mental patient who had been reported running about "the streets brandishing a pipe wrench." Ferguson, a native of Belfast, Ire- land, and a member of the provincial force for 27 years, was called to Grand Bend at 5 p.m. in answer to com- plaints, and an appeal for help from Grand Bend Police Chief John Cowan. At the time of his death, Ferguson . was in the back seat of the cruiser with the patient. Provincial Constable E. Zinimerman, also of Exeter, was driving. Chief Cowan was also sitting in the front seat, Constable Ferguson had served at Blyth, later moving to Goderich. He had been stationed at Exeter for the past 11 years. Fbneral services were held from the Main Street United Church, •Ex- eter, on Monday, at 2,30 p.m., with Rev. H. Mahoney conducting the ser- vice, assisted by Rev. R. A. Brook, minister of Hensall United Church, Interment was made in Exeter cemetery. k Surviving Constable Ferguson is his wife, the former Mabel Campbell of Wingham. AUXILIARY TO THE LEGION MET The Ladies' Auxiliary to the Can- adian Legion held its regular monthly meeting in the Legion Home on Mon- day evening, October 24. Their guests for the evening were the Howick Ladies' Auxiliary, Following the bus- iness of the meeting, 15 tables of euchre were played. At the close of the meeting a dainty lunch was served. Members holding blanket stubs are asked to return them to Miss Mar- garet MacLean. Spoke At Institute Meetings Mrs. A. R. DuVal was guest speak- er at the Brussels Women's Institute, on Tueday last and took part in the program of the Seaforth Institute this week also. In Wingham Hospital Mr. J. A. MacDonald, who was re- cently a patient in Victoria Hospital, London, where he underwent an op- eration on his eyes is now in Wingham General Hospital, where he is recover- ing from pneumonia and pleurisy. Fish and Game Meeting The regular Fish and Game Club meeting will be held on Friday, Oct. 28th, in the Coeneil Chambers at 8 p.m. A special speaker will give a talk on the safe handling of fire artns. Plans for organizing a .22 calibre shoot will be discussed. WOMEN'S INSTITUTE Special Grandmothers Day Held The October meeting of the local branch of the Women's Institute was held on Thursday afternoon with the President, Mrs. James Walpole in the chair. The motto, "In the light of the past, we live in the future," was very ably taken by Mrs, W. J. Henderson. The programme which consisted of a skit, nut ott by seven ladies, "The new fashioned grandmothers" also a con- test on "Things our grandmothers missed" width was won by Mrs, C. Carter, was in charge of Mrs. Fred Mrs. William Field gave a paper on the origin of the song, "When You and I were .Young Maggie," after which Mrs. H. Ait- chison and Mrs. V. Sanderson sang a duet of the song. ' There were twenty-one grandmoth- ers present, the eldest being Mrs. William Williamson and the youngest, Mrs. W. Henderson. Mrs. Sam Me- Burney had the largest number of grandchildren. The Area Convention of 'Women's Institute is being held in London this week, October 25, 26 and. 27th, with Mrs. W. Henderson as a delegate from Wingham Branch, At the close of the meeting a social half hour was spent, With Which is Amalgamated The. Gorrie Vidette and Wroxeter News Single Copies — Five Cents. WINGHAM, ONTARIO, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 26, 1949 Subscription, $2.00 a Year in Advanet, RUM SALE Crowd On Saturday afternoon the Ladies' Auxiliary to Wingham General Hos- pital, held their fall Rummage Sale in the Arinouries, when a total of $723,36 was realized, This was thirteen dol- lars ahead of the spring sale. All day Friday, members of the Auxiliary were busy sorting and marking the donations which kept pouring in, Every sort of article was there, from a kitchen range to a pound of butter and from a fur coat to' a jig-saw puzzle. Long before two o'clock the crowds were. waiting for admittance, many having come long distances as the popularity of these sales increas- es. When the doors. opened, the whole room was instantly filled with eager buyers, and it was estimated this was the largest crowd ever to attend. In- side of two hours .practically every- thing was sold and another rummage sale had passed into history. During the afternoon tea was served under the direction of the Social Committee. Mrs. Chas. A. Roberts of Wingham gave the Auxiliary a large hamper of groceries, on which tickets were sold and $51.15 was realized. At four o'clock, Mr. John Hanna, M.P.P., made the draw for the lucky ticket which was held by Mrs. H. C. Mac- Lean of Wingham. Seventy-six volunteer workers gave of their time in the various depart- ments to bring this sale to such a successful conclusion. The money will be used to purchase furnishings for the Hospital and the new nurses' resi- dence. The proceeds by departments were: 'Furniture $ 29,10 .Men's and Women's Clothing 282.20 'Children's Department 126.06 Hats 25.25 6 Shoes 1.10 Novelties and Dishes .69.65 Groceries 46.35 Tea Room 32.50 Sale of Tickets 51.15 Total $ 723,36 The Auxiliary wishes to thank everyone who assisted in any way to-. ward the splendid success of this sale. FIRST CONCERT ON THURSDAY NIGHT Single Tickets Will Be Sole For • First Coneert The following programme will be presented this Thursday evening, Oct- ober 27th, by the C.G.E. Symphonette under the direction of Howard Cable. Overture, The Marriage of Figaro, Mozart; Cherale, Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring, Johann Sebastian Bach; Symphony, Oxford, Symphony No. .92, Joseph Haydn; Clair de Lune, Claude Debussy; Dans Tous Ies Can- tons, Traditional French Canadian D'ance; Newfoundland Sketches, How- ard Cable,; Petty Harbour Bait Skiff; The Sea Captain; She's Like the Swal- low; Lukey's Boat;.My Ain Folk, Old Scottish Air; South Americanna, Tan- go du Reve, Valverde; Siboney/rhum- ba, Lecuona; Three Gershwin Favour- ites, Fascinating Rhythm; Someone to Watch Over Me; S'Wonderful; Ar- kansas Traveller and Turkey in the Straw, Traditional. Of interest to many will be the second concert which will be present- ed on Wednesday, evening, November 23rd. We are listing a few of the numbers to be sung: The Lover's Curse; Believe Me If all those En- dearing Young Charms; Go Way From My WindoW, American Folk Song; A Highland Lad My Love Was Born, Old Scotch Folk Song; I'm Oure Young To Marry Yet, Old Scotch Folk Song; My Old Kentucky Home, Stephen Foster; Wonderful One, Whiteman-Grofe; Let the Rest of the World Go By, Ernest Ball; Strauss Waltz, Johann Strauss, The Concert Association has decided to sell a limited number of single tickets for the first concert, in order that as many people as possible will be able to hear this outstanding program, The single tickets will be $1.50; A few memberships are still available at $3.50 for the series of three cdncertS. Anyone interested in securing mein- bership or a single ticket should con- tact Ernie Miller at the Town infant Son Dies Sympathy is extended to Mr, and Mrs, Lloyd Mundy in the loss of their baby sort, at War Memorial ,Children's Hospital hi London on Sunday. TEA AND BAZAAR The Ladies,Aid •of the Presbyterian Church are holding a Home Baking Sale and bazaar itt the school-room at Whitechurch, on Friday, October 28 at .8 p.m. Tea will be served, 25c, !CELEBRATE FIFTIETH Their two sons; Gibson and Norman, with their families, and their daugh- ter, Mrs, Wm. R. Harris and Mr. (Harris, ofSarnia, were present for the happy occasion. C. 141 L. TEA WAS SPLENDID SUCCESS The annual Harvest Tea of the Catholic Women's League, Acted Heart R.C. Church was held at the Legion House, last Thursday after- noon, Receiving at the door were, Mrs. by Mrs. Michael McPhail, Vice-Pres- ident, Mrs. Newinan wore an ensemble of pale blue with navy accessories and completed by a corsage of white baby mums. Mrs. ,McPhail was attired in hunter's green accented with gold accessories and a corsage of yellow baby mums. The lace-covered tea cable was cen- tred with silver candelabra with pink tapers and flanked by bouquets of pink baby mums. Pouring tea for the first hour were Mrs. L. S. Bellinger and Mrs. Wm. Forgie, Mrs. John Lock- ridge and Mrs. James St. Marie as- sisted later in the afternoon. Mrs. Thomas Rafferty was tea-e room convener,' and was assisted by Mrs. Alfred Lockridge, Mrs. Helen Fleury, Mrs. Frank Caskanette, Mrs. Lee Slosser and Mrs. Oscar Keiffer. The bake table was convened by Mrs. Joseph Brophy, Assisting her were Mrs. John Moir and Mrs. Wil- fred White, Mrs. Joseph Fitzpatrick and Mrs. Andrew Anstette were in charge of the candy table. Cashier was Mrs. John Brent. The kitchen was in charge of Mrs. Francis St. Marie and ably assisted by Mrs. Jack Ernest, Mrs. Harold Ross, Mrs. Walfer Lock- ridge and Mrs. Milas Moir, • The ladies wish to thank all who contributed to the success of the af- ternoon. C.G.I.T. MEET 1' The CeG.I.T. met on Tnesday,,,k5t. 18th, in the United Church Parlours to plan activities for the coming year, A Hallowe'en Party was planned for Tuesday, October 25th. The following are the officers elect- ed for the senior grottO for the corn- ing year: President, Shirley Temple- man; Vice-President, Connie McIn- tyre; Secretary, Shirley Foxton; Tre- asurer, Jean Allen; Pianist, Shirley Burden; Press Reporters, Jean Irwin and Edna King; Superintendent, Mrs. G. W. Tiffin; Assistant Leader, Miss A. Heard. Bridge Club Notice Members of the Wingham Bridge Club please note that the weekly game will be held on Wednesday of this week instead of Thursday, Transferred To Gorrie )(George Gammage, who has been on the staff of the Wingham Branch of the Dominion Bank has been trans- ferred to Gorrie as teller of that . branch, • Attend Municipal School The Huron County Municipal As- sociation held a one-day school at Goderich on Tuesday of last week, wilt an attendance of around 100. The Deputy Minister of Municipal Affairs, Mr. W. A. Orr, along with two assist- ants, was present and addressed the meeting, giving advice on municipal matters. Mr. W, A. Galbraith, Mr. H. L. Sherbondy and Mr. W. H. Haney of town, attended the lectures, 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 piece band, KNOW WINGHAM Along the Maitland below the mill and foundry the rugged and gnarled, old willows still keep their leaves al- though most of their tree companions have already lost their autumn beauty. Soon the harsher frost, the rain and wind shall likewise bereave the wil- lows. WILLOWS IN AUTUMN The willows now, with reason, weep- Their autumn' beauty fain would keep; Their graceful branches earthward lean With trailing strands of gold and green. But luring breezes whisper low And golden leaves drop dowtrand ga Across the meadows, o'er the bright and; gay as daffodils. The willows weep and sadly sway As, leaf by leaf, they dance away. (copyright) LIONS TO SPONSOR HALLOWE'EN PARTY Will Entertain Boys and Girls Of Wingham and District To provide entertainment for the boys and girls of Wingham and dis- trict on Hallowe'en, the Lions Club will sponsor a Hallowe'en Party on Monday evening, October 31st.' Boys, Girls, This party is all yours. Start early, be at the Ball Park on Monday ..evening at 7 p.m, sharp. Be sure you have that new costume on and get into the parade. The fun begins at the Town Hall. There will be judging of costumes, with fora' prizes, two for girls and two for boys, Contests on the stage, Thrill- ing Comic Movies; also a big new fea- ture will be introduced for your en- joyment. A Marionette Show pf ani- mated dolls. This is the best of its kind in Canada. You will see dolls dance and perform as if they were alive. Don't miss the fun on Monday night. Ball' Park at 7 p.m. In case of rain or bad Weather come directly to the Town Hall. BAPTIST WOMEN'S MISSION CIRCLES The Junior and Senior-Mission Cir- cles of the Baptist Church held a com- bined open meeting, in the church on Thursday evening, with Rev. H. Tur- ney representing the "Sudan Interior Mission" as the special speaker. Mrs, Wilmer Harcourt Was in charge and the meeting opened with the singing of "Jesus Shall Reign," Miss Ruth Cantelon rendered a solo entitled "The Ninety and klinc," Miss Mildred Jones read the scripture tak- en from Acts, chapter one, verses 1-12. Mrs, George H. Scott offered pray- er and Mrs. Alex Rintoul read a very interesting poem concerning the sad condition of the world today, 'and our responsibility to bear the glad tidings to the lost souls. " • After thd singing of "There Is a Fountain Filled with' Blood," Mr. Tur- ney, the guest speaker gave a very challenging message. He spoke of the great need for young men and women to go forth into the heathen lands and proclaim the unsearchable riches of Christ. Twenty-seven million people have never heard the gospel and they must be reached before it is too late. To conclude the meeting, Mr, Tur- ney,,showed two interesting and color- ful films on the "Sudan Interior Mis- sion" which deeply touched our hearts. Mrs. Wilmer Harcourt closed the meeting with prayer. • — Salvation Army Tea The ladies Home League of the local‘branch of the Salvation Army are holding their annual sale of work and home baking in theCouncil Cham- bers on Saturday, November 5th.„ at 3 p.m. Tea will also be, served. Choral Society To Meet A meeting of all those interested in continuing the Choral Grottp will be held next Monday evening at 7,30 in the Council Chambers. This meeting is being held to deal with plans for the coming year and to give you all a chance to meet Mr. Alan Bennett, the new leader of the group, Be sure to come and bring your suggestions for making• this year a very successful one for the Choral (Grout'. If you are unable to come on Monday, and are interested please let us know, CEILIDH Meet Tilt. Ceilidh met at the Wingham General Hospital on Monday evening, October twenty-fourth. In the social hour which followed the work period, the hostesses were Mrs, Emerson Shera and Miss K. Pringle. Preached At Petrolia Rev, W. A. Beecroft had charge of the Anniversary services in the United Church at Petrolia last Sun- day. Rev. F. Stride of Petrolia occup- ied the pulpit for both services here. Attending Theological Alumni Rev, W. A. Beecroft was in King- ston this week, where he is attending Queens Theological Alumni. He was accompanied by Mrs. Beeeroft, Masonic Brethren 0 You are invited to attend the Reg- ular meeting of Winghatn Lodge, A, F. & A. M., No. 286, G.R.C,, to be held on Tuesday evening, November 1st, at 8 o'clock, in the Masonic Temple, John Street. H. P. Carmichael I-1, L, Sherbondy W. M. '" Secretary Anniversary Services At Wingham United Church The congregation of the Wingham United Church is celebrating its Anniversary on Sunday, October 30th. Dr. Jas, Mutchmor, Secretary of the Board of Social Service and Evangel- ism will preach at both services, Dr. Mutchmor is well known as a leader in moral reform in Canada, The choir, under Mr. Bennett's able leadership will provide fine music. AF 6.45 p.m. Mr. Bennett will play a short organ recital. • BRIDGE CLUB 'The Wingham Bridge Club held its first meeting for the. coming season on Thursday evening in the Legion House. Eight tables were in the play with the following winners, North & South,-1st, J, Goodine, and V. Dittmer; 2nd., 0. Haselgrove and D. Nasmith .; 3rd., Mrs. J. J. Brown and Mrs, H. C. MacLean; 4th, Mrs. J. Goodine..gind Mrs. G, Mac ``‘.. Kay. East S. Wesk-1st, Mrs, E. Sturdy and J. H. Crawford; 2nd., Mrs, W. H. French anal J. A. Wilson; 3rd, Mrs. F, A. Parker and Mrs. E. A. Van- Stone; 4th., Mr. Jackson and D. Crompton. The following Sflicers were elected: President—Mrs. H. Campbell Vice-Pres.----R. R. Hobden Treasurer—Geo. Williams Sec'y.—Mrs, D. B. Porter Sec. for Ontario Bridge League— W. H. French, ,Chairman Tournanient Committee— G. MacKay. Tournament Committee—Miss Y. McPherson, Miss Ala, Johnston, Mrs. G. Godkin, H, L, Sherbondy and J. A. Wilson, Social Committee—Convener, Mrs. Geo. Beattie, Mrs. R. R. Hobden, Mrs. R. S. Hetherington, Mrs. Cameron. Mrs. G Godkin NOTICE TO HYDRO CONSUMERS et* § (Town of Wingham only) The Hydro will be off in the Town of Wingham on Sunday, October 30, from 1:30 p.m.-to 5 p.m. Wingham Utilities Commission CELEBRATE 25th ANNIVERSARY Friends and neighbours gathered at the home of Mr, and Mrs. Robert A. Powell of Turnberry, last Saturday evening to honour them on the occas- ion of their twenty-fifth wedding an- niversary.* A sillier tea service and cake plate was a very special gift from the family, while onany other lovely gifts were presented by friends and relativeseX Degrees Conferred At Lebanon Chapter On Tuesday evening of last week, the Masonic Hall was the scene of much activity when the officers of Lebanon Chapter conferred the M.M, M. Degree on several candidates. There was a splendid attendance and Rt. Ex, Comp. Coutts as usual was there with wit and humour which kept all in an uproar of laughter. Lunch was served at the close of the meet- ing. On Friday, October 21st,, at an Emergent Convocation the M.E.M. degree was conferred on a large num- ber of candidates in a most capable manner .by the Lebanon Chapter. On Tuesday, November 15th, the R.A.M. degree will be conferred on candidates in the presence of Ex. Comp, William H. Roope of Goderich, Grand Stipt, of District No. 6, A good attendance from (Abet Chapters in the district is anticipated. FEDERATION NEWS By W. V. Roy Huron and Perth Counties are hold- ing, their Asunual Meeting of County Cream Prciducets, in the Agricultural Board Room, Stratford, on Wednes- day, October 26 at 8:30 p.m, R. W. Morrison, President of the Ontario Federation and Secretary-Manager of OntariO'Cream Producers' Association, will be special speaker, A County Directors' meeting will be held in Clinton on Friday evening, October 28, at 8:30 pan. Farm Forums throughout Ontario and right across the Dominion opened the Fall season on Monday night last, If your :Forum failed to hold a meet- ing, be sure and plan a get-together for next Monday night, Should you wish some assistance in starting a Forum, contact the writer or Robert McMillan, R. R. 2, Seitforth, Comity Chairman. KINSMEN SPONSOR BANTAM HOCKEY The Forming Of A Kinette Club Discussed The dining room of Winglianes Queen's Hotel was the venue of last Friday's regular meeting of the Wing- ham Kinsmen! 12 new members were. in attendance, as well as a fair repre- sentation of regular members. In at- tendance as the meeting's guest speak-. ers was Tory Gregg, Sports Organizer and Director of CKNX. During the delicious dinner, which was ably served by the staff of the Queen's Hotel, Kin Cy Stt, t club's song leader, made the complaint coi that the Kinsmen were doing badly with their singing. Kin Cy was then given ample opportunity to demon- strate. According to most members his efforts "didn't measure up"!! Considerable argument ensued around the Diaper Derby Ttophys currently,held by Kin Dee Miller, Dee vehemently contends that his name. should have been put on the trophy before it was presented to him., He was firm in his stand that he should not have to get his own name on it. After a heated discussion—no decision was reached—although it was sug- gested that a committee be set up to investigate the 'situation! Another topic to be aired—was the question of the formation of a Kinette' Club for the Wingham organization. Kin Ross Hamilton mentioned the fact that the Hanover Kinettes offered to send a party to Wingham to get the organization started. The Bantam Hockenlub will again be sponsored by the Kinsmen. A committee under Kin Jack Hopper is now looking into the situation. - Kin Vic Loughlean made a brief report on the progress being made with the plans for a Minstrel Show. The committee is still awaiting suit— able Material from Toronto. It's hoped that the Show will go on before the end of the year. After the business, the Kinsmen. - settled back to hear the evening's guest-speaker, Tory 'Gregg.Tory gave an entertaining and informative ad- dress on the formation of the West- ern Ontario Athletic Association, of which he is . president. During his talk he gave many interesting sidelights on. his own career as a professional -hoc- key player. And lie stressed the need for Artificial Ice in Wingham's Arena. Mr. Gregg was introduced to the club members by Kin Ross Hamilton, another member of the CKNX Staff. At the conclusign he was thanked. by Kin Charlie Crossett. The next regular meeting of the Kinsmen Club is slated for Friday, Nov&nber 4th, at which time initiation ceremonies will be held to induct the 12 new members into the organization. All present members are urged to at-- tend this meeting! MISS CANADA TO WEAR DUVAL FURS X,Miss Margaret Lynn Munn, Miss Canada 1949, flew to Lima, Peru, on Oct. 22nd., as guest of the Peruvian government to enter the Miss Hemi- sphere contest./ The invitation to take, part stipulated "no bathing suits" so''Miss Munn is taking four specially designed evening dresses and a beautiful Canadian Pearl platinum silver-blue fox cape-stole) It will be of interest to Wingham and district to learn thatl the pelts tin, stole wert produced here on the DuVal Fur Farm. 'g Mr Du Val has been carefully selec- ting and developing this beautiful mutation and is to be congratulated that his Pearl Platinums are top- ranking. Miss Canada graciously consented to feature Canadian fox and mink furs when interviewed by 'Mr. Basil Madi- gan, Chief Inspector of Fur Farms for the government of Ontario, Mr. Madi- gan felt that Miss Canada should be asked to feature Canadian furs and not foreign imports since Canada is. recognized and famed for producing the world's fittest furs. Canada, too was the first country in the world to ranch-raise fut. bearers and foxes were the carly fur-beartrs to be farmed. Miss Canada is a very beautiful and loyal Canadian and her operatic sing., ing won for her the coveted Talent Award in the Miss America contest this year, All Canada wishes her the best of luck in the Miss Hemisphere Contest in Lima. Legion Turkey Draw The annual draw for turkeys, under auspices (A the Winghatn Legion, will be made at a Bingo in the Wingham Armouries on Monday, December 19. The draw will be for 10 turkeys only, and not for fowl, as printed on the tickets. ANNIVERSARY HITS it NEW HIGH •Ic'Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Rintoul, of Leopold St., who Larger Than Ever I celebrated their fiftieth wedding anni- This versary, on Tuesday, October 25th. ,Year