The Wingham Advance-Times, 1949-12-07, Page 1AUXILIARY TO
LEGION MEETINGS
The December meeting of the Leg-
ion Auxiliary will be held on Decem-
ber 12th, at the Legion Home, John
St. Please note change of date.
At the November meeting the Aux-
iliary donated a sum of money to carry
on bingos, held at Westminster Hos-
pital in London, for their patients, and
they also adopted a veteran in the
sante hospital, who will receive a gift
box front the Wingliam Auxiliary
every month,
KINSMEN PLAN TO
ENTERTAIN LADIES
To Sponsor Bantam Hockey Team
The regular 'meeting of the Wing-
ham Kinsmen Club was held last Fri-
clay night at the Queen's Hotel with
Pres, Bob Ferguson in the chair,
Kin John Langridge, acting as Ser-
geant-at-Arms, had a busy night of
fine collecting, Prominent among
those fined was vice-Pres., Dee Miller,
who gave a short talk on the subject
of his election to the Town Council.
Kin Charlie Crossett was to be fined
for not running for council, but the
fine was not levied. when Charlie in-
formed the club that lie had with-
drawn his name after a visit from Kin
Dee's hatchet men.
After the Toast to the King,' Song
leader Kin Cy Scott led the club in
a few songs, and then Kin Johnny
Crewson entertained with some de-
lightful boogie-woogie on the piano.
Reports were heard from a number
of committees. Kin Jack Hopper re-
ported that the club was again spon-
soring the Bantam Hockey Team, 'un-
der the managership of Harry Gerrie,
and the coaching of Johnny Crewson.
Kin Harry Spry gave the report of
the finance committee, and after
fruitftil discussion certain decisions
were made in the matter of financial
reports.
Finally, Kin Ross Hamilton outlin-
ed plans for Ladies Night to be held
on December 16th, then raffled off a
Panda Bear, 'WhiehWaS‘ wort -1)3.
George Shaw,
Attendance at the meeting was 85%.
It is hoped that the percentage will be
100% for Ladies Night, Friday, Dec.
16th, at 7 p.m.
LOCALS AND PERSONALS
Mrs. Chas. A. Roberts spent a few
days in Toronto with her son, Richard
and Mrs. Roberts.
Mrs. Thomas Taylor, formerly of
Wingham, is renewing acquaintances
in Wingham.
Mrs. Jr H. Crawford and Miss
Margaret MacLean spent a few days
in Toronto.
Miss Eleanor Perrin of Superior,
Wisconsin, is visiting her friend, Miss
Katie Steele.
Rev. Handley Perkins and Mrs.
Perkins of Meaford, visited with Mrs.
W. J. Greer.
Mrs. E. Shea of Hamilton, has re-
turned home after visiting with Mrs.
Lawlor, Frances St.
Mrs. Frank 'Spielvogal and Reggie,
attended the funeral last week of their
aunt, Mrs. A. Ducklow and also visit-
ed ,Mrs. J. Armstrong and Mrs, Green-
sides at AtWood.
Mr. and Mrs. Win. Irwin of Bel-
more, left this week to spend the
winter months With their daughter and
son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs, Robert Mc-
Kay of Broughtiale Ave, London, Ont.
Miss Grace Louise Parker, Tech-
nician for Imperial Oil, Miss Cathar-
ine Harrison„ B.A., Messrs. Wm.
Stewart and 'Thomas Peake all of
Toronto, were week-end guests of
the former's parents, Dr. and Mrs.
F. A. Parker. Mrs. Parker motored to
Toronto on Monday with them and
will spend a few days there.
C. W. L. Bingo
The Bingo sponsored by the C.W.I„
of Sacred Heart Church was held on
Friday evening, December 2nd. The
door prize was won by Mrs. Michael
Willie. At the grand drawing, the
hostess chair was won by Bervil
Skinn, blanket by Mr. John Gibbons,
Electric Iron by Jim Thompson, of
R. R. 5, Brussels, and the Table Lamp
by ,Mr, John Gibbons,
Skating In Curling Rittk
Skating will begin next week in the
Curling Rink for Public School child-
ren. Announcement will be made in
school,
Dance At Bluevale
Under auspices of Stone School
Hockey Club, in the Community Hall,
on Friday, December 9th. Dancing
9.80 to 1. Wilbee's Orchestra, Minis-
SiOtt 50c, Lunch Counter.
WINWIAM DISTRICT
HHIG SCHOOL
AUTUMN REPORT
GRADE X111-Laura Mcilurney,
78.9; George Gregg, 77; William
Johnston, 71; Rose McGlynn, 64.5;
Doreen Elliott 63,9; Harold Penning-
ton, 62.7; Lloyd Anderson 61,6; Dor-
een Long, 59.5; James Cummins, 56.4;
James Irwin, 51,1; Kenneth Bone, 49.
SPECIAL COMMERCIAL-Mar-
jorie Hobden, 78.4;•-Joan Hiseler, 78;
Janet Gerrie 73; Currie Burchill 71;
Marion Gerrie, 66.8; Maxine Seddon,
62.9; Donald Henderson 55,7; Wm.
Rann, 48.2.
GRADE XII-Marion Irwin, 82;
Mary Ann Cleland, 74.5; Stanley Elise-
ler, '74; Mary Crawford, 73,7; June
MacDonald, 70; Donald Fortune, 65,2;
Margaret Craig, 65; James Anderson,
64.7; Ruth Showers, 64.3; Jean Elliott,
63.8; Frances Walker, 63; Jean Pen-
nington, 61.5; Jaye Craig, Joseph
Brown (equal) 60,8; Alice Johnston,
60.5; Carman Craig, 59.3; Clayton
Scholtz, 57.8; Roberta Mowbray, 57,3;
Eileen Holmes, 56.8; Margaret Proc-
ter, 51.7; (Below 50%) Ronald Ste.
Marie, Gordon Lane, Ivan Laidlaw.
GRADE XIA-Eleanor Wightman,
84.7; Barbara Gaunt, 84.5; Barbara
Currie, 80; Louise Bowman, 78.8;
Robert Feagan, 70.5; Helen Louise
Pocock 67; Donna Jeffs 66.7; Ian
Matheson, 65; John Lancaster, 60.8;
Mary Bushfield 59.5; Betty Bell, 58.5;
Hanna, 56,7; jacquelyn. Currie,
55.5; Willard Platt, 51.3; Phillip Sac-
re, 51. (Below 50%)• Ronald 'Camp-
bell, Jeanette Gemmell, Absent, Donna
Fitch.
GRADE XIB-Shirley Moffat, 71.3;
Mary Totting, 6%:8; Shirley Lock-
ridge, 61,7; BarhS'a Irwin, 61,3;
Marie Sparling;_:;641- Floyd Jenkins,
59.3; Melva Montgomery, 59.1; Arn-
old McIntyre, 58,8; Ester Raymond,
58.7; Grace Campbell, 57.7; Leona
Leona Pickell, 57; Barbara MacKay,
55.7; Helen Rintoul? 56.2; Dell Hays,
54.8; Anne Chamney 54; Vivian Fish-
er, 52.7; Helen Walters, 52.5; Glenn
Showers, 51,2; Marion Felker, 50.2.
Below 50%: Stewart Nimmo, Shirley
Machan, Margaret Madrid's, Glenna
Stephens, Betty Cousins. Not ranked,
3 examinations only, Colleen Rath,
52.6.
GRADE XA-Bodie Craig, 83,8;
Jean Hobden, 80,6; George Porter,
75,4; Phyllis Irwin, 73.1; George Hall,
72.8; Lois Webb, 72.4; James Gaunt,
72; Larry Hutton, 69.5; Sally Lou
MacWilliam, 69; Florence Weir, 68.3;
Patricia Brophy, 67:5; Douglas Rich-
ey, 64.5; James Chittick, 63; Delores
Hamilton, 62.5; Thomas Webster,
62.3; Douglas Newman, Vivian Nes-
bitt (equal) 60.3; Helen Nicholson,
59.4; Audrey Henry, 54,6; Elaine
Jefferson 52.4.
Below 50%: Eleanor Browne, Le-,
Verne Newman, Ronald Murray, Mat-
ilda Hutchison, Zelma Stamper, Ab-
sent, John Crawford.
GRADEXB-Keith Anderson, 74.4;
Marilyn Newman, 71,9; Irving Elliott,
70.3; Raymond Mcrkley, 68,1; William
Bain, 67.3; Evelyn Anger, 62.3; Des-
mond Brophy, 62.1; Mildred Cook,
60.8; Josie Willoughby, 59,9; William
Fisher, 59.3; Betty Gorbutt, 59.1;
Margaret Sanderson, 59; Murray Ger-
rie, 57.6; Jean Harris, 56.3; Jean Bain,
56,1; Maurice Stainton, 55.6; Shirley
Platt, 55)5; Verna Showers, Shirley
Casemore, (equal) 55.4; John Hob-
den, 54.6; Elmer Mcrkley, 54.4; Ross
Higgins, 53,8; Jack Porter, 52.8; Edna
Xing, Shirley Smith 52.6; Clarence
Crowston 52,3; Ivy Wright, 51,9;
Gerald Gerrie, 50,8; Alvin Wallace,
50.4, (Below 50%) Shirley Temple-
man, Norma ,Moffatt, Mae Dawson,
Marjorie MacKenzie, Monica Gaynor,
Raymond Bennett, Wm. Taylor, Gar-
field Westlake, Barbara Staunton,
Absent: Donald Agnew, Thelma
Appleby,
GRADE IX report will appear next
week.
BRINE CLUB
The Wingham Bridge ,Club met on
Thursday evening with seven tables
in play. The winners were:
North and South; 1st., W, H.
French and Geo. Williams, gild., Mrs.
G. Godkin and Mrs. A, R. DuVal;
3rd., 3. H. Crawford and Mrs, G.
Cameron; 4th, Mrs. R. S, Hethering-
ton and Mrs. F. Sturdy.
East and West: 1st., Mrs. H. A.
VanStotte and J. Goodine; 2itd., Mrs,
H. C. MacLean and D. B. Porter;
3rd., ,Mrs, 0. Nasmith and Mrs. I, It
Crawford; 4th, Mrs. F, A, Parker
and, 0. Hasolgrove
ST, PAUL'S W.A.
MEETING
/`The annual meeting of St. Paul's
W, A. _Nis held at the Rectory last
week/val, a splendid attendance, It
was opened with prayers by the rec-
tor, Mrs. Stanley moved a vote of
appreciation to the officers for their
work during the past year. It was
seconded by Mrs. 1', R. Armitage.
y.The following officers were elected
for the coining year, Hon, Pres., Mrs.
E. 0, Lancaster; Pres., Mrs,
Swanson; 1st, Vice-Pres., Mrs. E. R.
Armitage; 2nd Vice-Pres., Mrs, Geo.
Beattie; Sec., Mrs. C, Hinde; Treas.,
Mrs E. Nash; Press Reporter, ,Mrs,
N. Davis; Dorcas, Mrs. Mitchell, Mrs.
Swanson. X
At the close of the meeting a social
hour was enjoyed.
TURNBERRY AND
HOWICK ELECTIONS
Heavy Poll Recorded In Each
Township
Municipal elections were held on
Monday, * December 5th, in Howick
and Turnberry Townships, and with
fair weather a large number of electors
turned out. Both Townships will be
headed by a new Reeve.
The following are the results by
sub-divisions.
TURNBERRY
For Reeve
1 2 3 4 Tot.
G. N. Underwood 83 26 47 55 211
W. A. Fralick ......78 22 28 32 160
J. V. Fischer .......24 77 30 13 144
For School Area Trustees
Jas, Hardie 110 72 81 74 337
Earl Hamilton 83 89 57 52 281
Cletus Rettinger 48 18 27 19 112
Wm. Magee ..... 41 36 14 13 104
HOWICK
For Reeve
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Tot.
Farrish 67 26 97 75 41 35 83 424
Strong 65 39 177 104 43 43 89 560
Deputy-Reeve
Gowdy ..... 86 41 119 110 48 60 51 515
McMichael ..50 23 142 61 35 9 132 452
- , Council •
Gibson 35 16 161 44 52 12 169 489
Hargrave 29 30 119 166 53 83 37 525
Haskins 93 29 142 51 24 14 57 410
Newton 90 29 193 36 45 12 75 408
OUR HOSPITAL
An Institution Of Whiah To Be Proud
After having spent slightly over
seven weeks as a patient in Wingham
General Hospital, the editor feels him-
self qualified to speak of the efficiency
by which this hospital is run by the
Superintendent, Mrs. I. Nforrey and
her capable sttaff.
When one understands that it is
listed as a 48-bed hospital and quite
often accommodates 70 patients, with
an all time high one day last week of
83, it is not difficult to realize the en-
ormous task that confronts the staff
in the performance of it's duty, yet
the work is carried on efficiently.
With this large number of patients,
together with the nurses and aides, the
job of planning and preparing meals
is not an easy one, Desipte this, ap-
petizing and wholesome dishes arc
served practically always on time.
The purchase recently of a nurses'
residence has added somewhat to the
comfort of the nurses when off duty,
but it also 'is not large enough to al-
low ,for privacy and rest needed.
Building of hospitals is expensive,
btlt the ever increasing number of
people seeking hospital care gives the
management serious thought as to
how they may best serve.
Possibly in the not too distant fut-
ure it may be found necessary to build
another ,addition, When tlfat time
comes let . us all be prepared to back
to the fullest this Institution of which
we all should be proud.
Dance At Whitechurch
In the Community Memorial Hall,
on Friday, December 9th, to the music
of Garnet Farrier's 5 piece-orchestra.
Admission 50c. Lunch Counter.
Many Take Smocking Instruction
tiC About thirty-five ladies took ad-
vantage of the smocking lessons given
during the past three weeks, by Mrs.
B. Haldenby of Toronto, at the hornts,,
of Mrs. W. J. Roulston, Prances St?(
Mrs. Haldenby is a very capable
Structress and the ladies are very
anxious to have her return to Wing
ham in the not too distant future,
that they may continue the lessons
in this very fine work.
Sunday Dinner At
Brunswick Hotel
Served from 12 to 1.80 arid 5 to 6.30,
Three choices of meat, one fowl.
REGULAR 11/HTINO
OF LIONS CLUB
Will Operate Outdoor Rink
&t the regular dinner meeting of
the Lions Club hele'on Friday even-
fng at the Brunswick Hotel, Lion
Ford Cruickshank forecast that unless
the co'st of television was reduced
sharply, and the range increased
greatly, that it would be several years
before the residents of the commun-
ity could expect to have 100% tele-
vision reception. He stated that tele-
vision was still in the experimental
stage and that there was still a lot of
work to be done before TV would re-
place the radio of today.
It was decided that the Lions Club
would gagain operate an outdoor rink
for the children of Wingham. The best
possible location would be decided on
by the proper committee.
Lion President Clayt. welcomed the
following guests to the meeting: Dr.
Henry de Hedderich of Caracas, Ven-
ezuala, S. Am, G. R. Scott and Lion
Hugh Armstrong of Teeswater. X
The Tailtwister, Lion George How-
son again kept the members on their
toes, as he levied fines for crimes,
misbehaviour, and malpractices. 0 ne
novelty that he introduced was an
oyster opening contest, which saw the
Lion Pres. as the winner.
Lion secretary Bill Conron read
letters of thanks from Lion Don Jeffs,
and Mrs. McIntyre, The meeting clos-
ed with the usual song and Lions
Roar.
THE CHRISTMAS
VESPER SERVICE
'lo Be Held in United Church
Everybody likes to sing carols at
tlds time of year. The Canadian Girls
in Training invite you to come to the
Christmas Vesper Service to be held in
the Wingham United Church on Sun-
day at 7 p.m., on December 11th., This
service is a national one and has be-
come part of the Christmas program
of many churches. 0.
It provides opportunity to share in
a worship service with girls across
Canada.
The offerings received at the Christ-
mas Vesper Service from Atlantic to
'Pacific, go to the work of the Nation-
al interdenominational C.G.I.T. Com-
mittee which promotes leadership
training, prepares programme mater-
ials and in every way seeks to
strengthen C.G.I.T, work in our
churches.
This service not only contains beaut-
iful carols but also an impressive
candle lighting ceremony. It will be
carried out by the three C.G.I.T.
Groups.
Last Last Tuesday the three C.G.I.T.
groups met for a brief devotional ser-
vice and a story of a C.G.I.T. group
doing a Christmas project. The sing-
song period was devoted to practising
the carols for the Vesper Service and
the leaders for this special evening
began rehearing their parts. The
groups then separated for games and
stories, Next week's meeting will he
held on Friday night for a special
rehearsal. Every C?G.I.T. girl is urged
to attend this meeting and Sunday's
service.
Golden Wedding
Anniversary
Mr, and Mrs. Jeffery Musgrove,
Wroxeter South, will be at home to
receive friends, December 13th, 1949,
3 to 5 and 7 to 9 o'clock, on the oc-
casion of their 50th Wedding Anniver-
sary.
Broke Bone In Leg y Mr, John Galbraith was the. victim
of a painful accident on Thursday af-
ternoon, when he fell, breaking a bone
in his leg. He is a patient in Wing-
ham General Hospital. "s(
The Voice Of Temperance
Iihe opponents of the Canada Tent-
nerance Act are trying to make out
that it has failed to preycnt the giving
of liquor to minors. This contention
is unfounded, The Canada Temper-
ance Act definitely forbids a public
carrier delivering an order of liquor
to a minor, Moreover the failure that
is scandalous is the failure of the
Ontario Liquor Act to keep minors
out of beverage rooms, The Huron
Temperance Federation is sure that
there is less temptation and danger
for minors under the Canada Temper-
ance Act than under the Ontario
Ligttor Act.
Legion Turkey Draw
The annual draw for turkeys, under
auspices of the Wingham legion, will
be made at a Bingo in the Wingham
Armouries on Monday, December 19,
The draw will be for 10 turkeys only,
LEGION DONATE Ft
TO NURSES' RESIDENCE
Sponsor Juvenile Hockey This Year
Legion Addressed By W. C.
Hull, D. F. C,
The Wingham Branch of the Can-
adian Legion, B.E.S.L., held its regul-
ar monthly meeting in the Legion
House, Tuesday, Nov. ,29th.
Considerable business was brought
before the meeting for discussion. It
was decided to take on the privilege
of donating some furnishings needed
at the Nurses' Residence, recently
purchased by the Hospital Board. Af-
ter discussing some of the require-
ments, it was unanimous to empower
the executive to consult with Mrs. I.
Morrey and to purchase an electrilt re-
frigerator,
More tickets for the annual Turkey
Draw were available so now die public
may get tickets from any member
and so help this worthy 'cause.
Recreation Director, Ernie Miller,
reported that the juvenile Hockey'
Club was still without a sponsor. The
members were willing to take on the
financial responsibility and a commit-
tee was formed to handle this activity
for the benefit of our teen age hockey
players. There will be no Junior Club
this winter so come on you hockey
boys and let us have a real team.
Win, Broome, D.C.M.,\ was initiated
into the Legion Membership and wel-
oomed by all present.
The Chairman introduced W. C.
Hull, Commanding Officer of R.C.A.
P., Station, Clinton. W. C, Hull's talk
was based on "The Legion's Place In
Canadian Defence." After a resume of
the two decades 1918-38 with the re-
spect to the publicity given strategists,
the rise of the League of Nations and
its failure to prevent war, he brought
us up to the present situation.
Should a conflict begin, free-
dom of .action would be with the side
with a powerful air arm. In previous
conflicts a European Aggressor was
held on the other side of the Atlantic
while North America became an ar-
senal and training ground. oo
With present aircraftin."EurOpe,
o
the
atomic weapons etc., a European
Aggressor could and would aim his
attack at us in order to prevent North
America producing the supplies of war
and also to prevent forces being sent
to Europe. His main force would then
have more chance to overrun the
smaller European Countries. One can
call a bluff when they have power to
back it up. One of the greatest exam-
ples of this was the Berlin Air Lift.
The Legion's place in the Defence
of Canada is tier of every good citi-
zen; understand what is going on
in the world, shoulder our responsibil-
ities as well as the privileges which
democracy demands of us.
The usual social cup of coffee and
lunch rounded off a most pleasant
evening, A worthwhile program is
being arranged for the next meeting.
We hope for a large attendance and
invite the members and any other
'veterans to join us.
HURON OLD BOYS
ANNUAL AT-HOME
Members of Huron County Old
Boys Association of Toronto gather-,
ed at Casa Loma on Tuesday evening,
November 22nd., for their annual At-
Home. Large numbers of ,Old Boys
and their friends assembled at the
"Castle" for this enjoyable social
event. • s
Guests were received by President
and :Mrs. K. C. Stapbury, Vice-Presi-
dent and Mrs, Gordon Fowler and
Vice-President and Mrs. Robt. Leiner.
Bridge and Euchre held the atten-
tion of many guests in the Conserva-
tory. Euchre Prize winners were: Mrs.
M. Irvine, Mr. B. Jones and Mr. Gar-
diner, Bridge winners were; Mrs. E.
J. B. Duncan and Dr. Gordon Fergu-
son.
The Ballroom waS the focal centre
of the evening's entertainment. Num-
erous prizes were presented and dur-
ing intermission a mysterious "Mr,
Huron" was unveiled in the person of
Mr. Harvey Messer, prominent Wing.
ham Old Boy.
Lucky Draw prize winners includ-
ed: Mr, and Mrs. Davis Moore, Mr.
Hillman, Mrs. Kay Covell, Miss Ann
Moore, Mr, Ernie Blacker, Miss
Florence Wright anad Miss Sadie
Walker,
Elimination dance winners includ-
ed Mrs. E. Hunter and Mr: Bill Cori-
nor and Mrs, Harvey Messer and Mr,
Forgie,
Guests enjoyed refreshmenes in the
snack bar which this year features a
'television Set,
The party waS considered a great
success and reflects credit on Mr.
Wes, McCuttlieort the Chairmari and
his committee Who planned the affair,
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WINGHAM, ONTARIO, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 7, 1949
BONSPIEL NEWS 'PLAY AND CONCERT
FOR CHRISTMAS
Dramatic Club and Choral Society
To Present Entertainment
The Choral Society and • the Dra-
matic Club are presenting a Christ-
mas program on Wednesday, Decem-
ber 14th, The prograni will consist of
a number of Christmas Carols by the
Choral Society along with the familiar
negro spiritual "1 Got Shoes." Mr.
Allan Bennett is the leader of this
group.
)'. The Drama Club have adapted the
radio play "The Plot to .opverthrow
Christmas" for stage./This play writ-
ten by Norman Corwin is fast becom-
ing a radio classic. It is a comic fan-
tasy dealing with the attempts of
Santa's helpers to overthrow Christ-
mas. The play offers wide scope in
scenic and lighting effect resulting in
a very different sort of stage present-
ation,
play is directed by Vin Hitt-
mer and the east includes Ernie Klein,
Bob Ferguson, Bill Conron, Mary
Love, Elizabeth McInnes; Fern Kay,
Mary Louise Flack, Norm Fry, Jim
Hobden and Bob Clark, .1.,
ANNUAL STATEMENT
OF SOFTBALL ASSOC.
Many Improvements In Park
The Wingham Softball Association
reports another successful year, with
a balance in the bank of $60.16. Much
work was done this year in improving
the park. A new stand was built, a
new score board erected and many
other smaller improvements made with
the result that many of the visiting
teams commented on the fine shape
of the park and the manner in which
it was managed. Six teams were spon-
sored in the W.O.A.A. Of these two
won W.O.A.A. championships while
two other won group championships.
In all minor baseball and softball was
sponsored for over 80 boys and girls.
The Softball Association wishes to
thank all the people of Wingham and
district who by their attendance at the
games made this program possible.
They would also like to thank all those
who helped in any way with any of
the teams or with the managing of
the park, especially the following:
Wingham Town Council for their
grant; The Kinsmen Club and Bert
Armstrong for donations, Chief Bert
Platt and the Wingham Police for the
police protection, the Beaver Lumber
Co., U.F.O., Bill Brownlie, Miller
Wholesale; Murray Johnson and the
Recreation Director, Ernie Miller. A
condensed financial statement is given
below.
RECEIPTS
Bank Bal. April 13, 1949 $ _90,25
Grant front Town Council 400.00
Donation from Kinsmen 25.00
Don. from Bert Armstrong 35.00
Ticket Sales and Col. 4497.62
Transfer from Hydro Acc 126,00
Total $ 5172,87
EXPENDITURES '
Lights 287.55
Equipment 824.45
Park 401.54
Refreshments 31.90
Umpires 57.00
Travel 75,25
W.O.A.A. ...... ....... ,„ .................. . 151.95
Telephone 5.75
Teams Share 31.30.80
Sundry .........
146,52
Total
Balance hi Bank
$ 5112.71
$ 60,16
$ 5172.87
- Euchre At Powell's School
Come to the Progressive Euchre at
Powell's School thus Friday night, De-
cember 9th, at 8:30 p.m. Ladies
please bring lunch. Silver collection.
Everybody welcome.
Odd Fellows' Euchre
A Euchre Party was held last
Wednesday evening in the Lodge
Rooms 'sponsored by the I.0,0.F.
Eleven. tables were in the play with
Mrs. G. Gannett winning 1st for the
ladies, Mr, Frank Preston 1st for the
men and Mr. W, Henry won the con-
solation award,
Dance At Royal T.
You are welcome at the Royal 'I'
on Saturday night for your dancing
pleasure from 9,30 to 1L. Outlet
Farrier's 5 piece banf'
Hockey Dance
Eric Scott and his orchestra will
play for the Spitfires Hockey Club
Dance in the Wingham Armouries on
Thursday, December 8th, front 10 to 1.
The winners in tile first day's draw
were: Diesbourg of Waterloo, Heels
of Owen Sound, Elliott of Port Elgin,
and Sifton of London.
These rinks will, eturn on Friday
for the play off.
Subscription, $2.00 a Year in Advance
HURON FEDERATION
ANNUAL MEETING
Chas, R. Coultes, 13elgrave,
Elected President
The annual meeting of the. Huron.
Federation of Agriculture was held in
the Town Hall, Clinton, Tuesday aft-
ernoon of last week. The meeting was
addressed by R. W. 'Morrison, •Tors
onto, president of the Ontario Federa-
tion of Agriculture.
Mr. Morrison pointed out that the
Federation through its nation-wide
ramifications, was "able to bring, some
sound pressure on the government to
maintain the price level." He said
that the prestige of the farmers of
Canada had grown in this country, not
only beacuse of the leaders of the Fed-
eration but also because of the rank
and file.
He emphasized the great responsi-
bility which rests with the organized
farmers of Canada.
Mr. Morrison stressed the fact that,
in order that the British might be able
to purchase Canadian Agricultural
products, the farmers of Canada
should endeavour to purchase as much
as possible Of British manufactured
products, in order to provide much--
needed dollars for the British econ-
omy.
W. V. Roy, Clinton, secretary-treas-
urers who has resigned that office of
five years, recited the tremendous
growth of the Huron Federation in
that period, but thought it was "slip-
ping a bit" unless it looked into the
appointment of a full time field man,
The duties of the secretary-treasurer
had gone far beyond a $500-a-year
partime job, he said. It is understood
that four applications have been re-
ceived for the position of secretary-
treasurer,
The financial report as presented
by W. V. Roy, indicated a turnover of
more titan $12,000 during thte year, a.
balance of $632 at Oct. 31, 1949, and
assets in reserve valued at $3,109.
R. Gordon Bennett, Clinton, agricul-
tural representative for Huron Coun-
ty,. was Called upon to conduct the
election of officers for 1950, which re-
sulted as foams:
President: Charles R. Coultes, Bel-
grave; past president, W. R. Lobb,.
,Clinton; first vice-president, R. S. Mc-
Kercher, Dublin; second vice-presi-
dent, Wilfred Shortreed, Walton.
'The secretary-treasurer will be ap-
pointed shortly.
On Tuesday evening the annual
banquet was held in Cardno's
Seaforth, with about 400 present, The
guest speaker was Watson Porter,
editor of The Farmer's Advocate„
who discussed the management of
Canada's water supplies and Western
irrigation projects.
Mr. Porter was introduced by
Gordon Bennett, agricultural repre-
sentative for Huron who was closely
associated with Mr. Porter, when Mr.
Bennett was assistant agricultural re-
presentative in Middlesex county.
Thanks to Mr. Porter for his address
were expressed by Charles Coultess
president-elect of the Huron Federas,
of Agriculture.
Special Speaker
At United Church
Rev. Frank Wu, ordained minister
of the Church of Christ in China,
spoke in the Wingham United Church
at the morning services Mr, Wu is
studying at the graduate school of
studies in Toronto, On his return to
China he will teach in the Union Theo-
logical College. Mr. Wu brought new
light on China, He explained that for
centuries the peasants of China have
been paying 00Ci of their income to
their landlords, It was the feudal
system at its worst with the masses
of the people kept in perpetual servi-
tude and poverty and the landowners
living in luxury and idleness. The suc-
cess of the Communist movement in
China is in this that it is breaking tip
this old iniquitous feudal system: dis-
possessing the land owners of their
tact holdings and parcelling the land
out to the peasants. This is a land
reform Ion overdue, which the Nat*
ionalist government was not able to ef-
fect because it was in the grip of the
big land owners and powerful finan-
eters. As Mr, Wu explained, Continua
ism in China is a people's movement,
indigenous to China and not an import
front any outside source. Mr. Wu,
reported that the Christian Mission is
being allowed to carry on its ministry
in most of the districts that have come
into Communist hands, and he is
hopeful of a better -day or China,
Bazaar At Whitechurch
The Women's Institute of White-
church are holding their annual salt
of work, homemade baking, candy,
vegetables, etc., lit the Community
Memorial Hall on Tuesday, December
13th., at 3 p.m. Everybody welcome,
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