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Vir4r1NTESD4Y, sTANIARY gO, 1952 THE WINGHAIY1 ADVANCE-TIMES
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Women's Institute
The Women's Institute held their
Citizenship and New Canadian meet-
* Ing on Tuesday afternoon, Jan, 15th.,
In the Club Rooms of the Community
Arena, with a large attendance. Con-
veners, Mrs. Melvin Taylor and Mrs,
Walter Scott.
Mrs. Stanley Cook presided. The
meeting opened with the Institute
Ode and the Mary Stewart Collect in
unison.
The Sec.-Treas, read the minutes of
the former meeting and gave a fin-
ancial report.
It was decided to hold a concert of
local talent in the Forester's Hall
on February 15th. Watch for further
announcement.
Mre, J, C, Procter was appointed
Institute representative to the Rink
Board fora term of two years elm,
deeding Mrs. Stewart Procter, The
roll call "A trip I enjoyed Most"
brought forth a good response. A
Travel. Talk on a recent trip to the
B.C, Coast was given by Mrs. Herb
Wheeler and Mrs. Jesse Wheeler,
giving a mere outline of the entire
route covering 800e miles, at One
point going through the Rocky
Mountaine by why of the Logan pass
in Glacier National Park, Montana,
describing places of interest visited
and showing several pictures which
proved very interesting and enjoyed
by those present.
The meeting was favoured with a
solo by Mrs. Art Scott, entitled "Flow
Gently Sweet Afton" accorneanied at
the piano by Mrs, Geo, Johnston,.
which was much enjoyed, as also a
quiz conducted by Mrs. Ken Wheeler,
A large display of articles from
other countries was viewed with in-
terest, among these was a piece of
Christmas cake from Iceland, Some
Dutch exhibits brought by Mrs.
Martins were of particular interest.
The new Canadians present were
presented with a small Canadian flag
as a memento of the meeting by Mrs.
Walter Scott. The ainging of the
National Anthem followed with re-
freshments served by the hostesses,
Mrs. Moores, Mrs. Kelly, Mrs, Hanna,
Mrs. R, Anderson, a social hour was
enjoyed.
ST. HELENS
Congratulations are due Miss Mar-
garet MacPherson, who was success-
ful in the recent Registered Nurses
Examinations. Margaret, who grad-
uated -from St. Joseph's Hospital,
London, last year, is Assistant Sup-
ervisor of the children's ward in that
Hospital.
Annual Meeting
The annual meeting of the United
Church was held on Tuesday after-
noon with Rev. S. E. Hayward pre-
siding. The reports presented showed
a successful year financially, with
$537.75 of a balance on hand. Mrs,
W. A. Miller presented the report of
the M. and M. Fund showing that
$204.70 had been forwarded to the
Treasurer. The report of the W.M.S.
showed. that $132 had been forwarded.
Mrs. G. MacPherson reported $284.57
on hand in the Women's Association.
The retiring stewards, Messrs. W. A.
Miller, W. A. Humphrey, E. W. Rice
and L. Durnin were returned to
office with Messrs. Chester Taylor
and Frank McQuillin appointed for a
term of one year to fill vacancies.
Murray Taylor and Allan Miller were
re-appointed as auditors, Miss M. C.
Rutherford as Secretary-Treasurer,
and Mrs. W, A, Miller as Treasurer
of the Missionary and Maintenance
Fund. At the conclusion a social hour
was enjoyed when lunch was served.
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The young ladles of the Baptist
Church gathered at the home of Mr,
and Mrs. Bill Aitken on Thursday
evening for their monthly meeting
of the Miesion Circle. There was a
splendid attendance for the first
meeting of the New Year and the
election of officers for the ensuing
year took place.
The president, Mrs. Bruce Mac-
Lean, opened the meeting by reading
a poem entitled "What Then?" The
hymn "Jesus Saves" was then sung
and Mrs, MacLean opened with press-
er. After the treasurer's report was
read, Mrs. B. MacLean read interest-
ing letters from Miss L. Collar of
Africa and from Mr. and Mrs. Bill
Large, labeuring in the Upper Amaz-
on, telling how they Spent their
Xmas in a foreign land.
Miss Ruth Cantelon rendered a solo
entitled "In the Hollow of His Hand",
Mrs. J. Coyle read the scripture tak-
en from Psalm 32, chapter, followed
by an inspiring devotional, basing her
remarks on this verse, "I will guide
thee and teach thee in the way which
thou shalt go: I will guide thee with
mine eye."
A season of prayer was conducted
by Miss Mildred Jones, Mrs. F. Col-
lar and Mrs. Merrill Cantelon. The
hymn "He Lives" was then sung.
The main topic of the evening was
concerning- "Qualification of A Mis-
sionary." Miss Ruth Cantelon read
an article "Qualifications and Pre-
paration for a Missionary," A Miss-
ionary must maintain a close fellow-
ship with God in the fullness of the
Holy Spirit as an ever deepening
daily experience, growing in grace
and , in the knowledge of Christ.
"Special Prayer Requests for Miss-
ionaries" was read by Mrs. Reg.
Collar.
After the hymn "God Leads Us
Along" was sung the election of of-
ficers for the year 1952 proceeded.
The officers are as follows: Presi-
dent, Mrs. B. MacLean; Vice-Pres.,
Mrs. Ida Procter, Treasurer, Mrs, F.
Collar; Secretary and Press reporter,
Miss Ruth Cantelon; Lunch commit-
tee, Mrs. George Scott and Mrs. Bill
Clark; Visiting Corn., Miss M. Jones
and Mrs. Coyle; Auditor, Miss Vivian
MacLean; Pianist, Mrs. Reg Collar;
Assistant Pianist, Mrs. Coyle. Mrs.
Coyle then offered prayer dedicating
the officers for the new year. The
hymn "Precious Lord, Take My
Hand" was sung and Mrs. Harcourt
closed the meeting with prayer. A
dainty lunch was served and a social
time enjoyed.
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The senior Worner*,Sifission,,Circle
of the Baptist Church met at the
home of Pastor and Mrs. Coyle for
the January meeting and election of
officers for the ensuing year.
The vice-president, Mrs. T. Falcon-
er, opened the meeting with the sing-
ing of the hymn, "Whosoever Will
May Come," and Mrs. C. R. Cantelon
offered prayer. The treasurer's report
was presented by Mrs. W. Harcourt.
After the secretary's report and
roll call, which was answered by a
verse of Scripture, business was dis-
cussed.
The Scripture and devotional was
well given by Mrs, Harcourt, taken
from St. John's Gospel, chapter 17,
"The Prayer of Intercession." It
was indeed a challenge to Christians
in these darts and troublesome days
which lie ahead, stressing the need
for prayer, that Jesus may be glori-
fied.
Mrs. G. Scott and Mrs. J. Falconer
favored with a duet entitled "The
Shepherd of Love." We are an As-
sociation of Baptists for Evangelism
,in all the world. This is our primary
aim and purpose, not only in the for-
eign land but in the home land, The
topic was in two parts, Mrs. M. Cam-
eron read an article, "My Burden
for the Northland," and Mrs. Stokes
assisted with a reading "I saw an
Eskimo die without God, without
Hope."
A very interesting letter was re-
ceived by Mrs, Falconer from rela-
tives .Rev, and Mrs. WellWood, who
are missionaries in Saskatechewan,
telling of their work in that part of
His vineyard. Mrs. Stokes and Mrs.
Falconer offered prayer after which
the hymn "Is your Life a Channel of
Blessing" was sang.
The nets,' slate of officers for the
ensuing year are as follows: Presi-
dent, Xrs, J. Falconer; Vice-Presis
dent, Mrs. W. Harcourt; Treasurer,
Mrs. G. Scott; Secretary and Press
Reporter, Mrs, C. R. Cantelon; Cor-
responding and Missionary Secretary,
Mrs. W. Pocock; Pianist, Mrs. Coyle;
Assistant Pianist,.Mrs. J. Kelly,
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The Evening Auxiliary of the
Wingham United Church held their
first meeting of the year on Tuesday
evening, January 15th., at the home
of Mrs. W, A. Galbraith,
Miss Minnie Barber was in charge
of the programme. Those assisting in
the worship service were Miss Laura
Behrne, Mrs. K. M. MacLennan and
Mrs. W, W. Currie, who read pas-
sages of Scripture; Miss Janet Mur-
ray, who led in prayer. Mrs. Emer-
son Sherd sang "The Beautiful Gar-
den of Prayer" which was very much
enjoyed.
Miss K. McGregor continued with
,the Study Book, "From Lakes to Nor-
thern Lights" and gave a most inter-
esting account of the work of the
Church in the city frontiers. She
stated that through its Board of
Home Missions the United Church
maintains. 16 City Mission Centres in
rescue and redemptive work. The lar-
gest and ripest field for mission
work is in the urban areas which
comprise 54% of Canada's population.
This year there is to be a church
extension programme for the raising
of money to build new churches and
to help young married couple in new
housing areas establish themselves in
their own home.
Mrs. Jack Reavie, retiring Presi-
dent, called on the various officers
to give their reports. The treasurer
reported that the Auxiliary had ex-
ceeded its allocation of $450 by a con-
siderable amount. The Supply Sec-
retary told that a bale containing 7
quilts and new and used clothing,
valued at $302 had been sent to
Korea.
Mrs.. W. J. Greer was asked to in-
stall the officers for the coming
year. Her form of installation was
different and quite unique. She called
each member forward and presented
her with a cup and saucer. Into each
cup she placed a tea bag describing
the different shapes the leaves would
take in each individual cup and how
these shapes represented the duties
of each officer, which were carefully
explained to her.
The officers for 1952 are as follows.
Past president, Mrs. Jack Reavie;
president, Mrs. Harry Spry; 1st.
vice, Mrs. Norman Keating; 2nd. vice,
Mrs. W. B. Cruikshank; 3rd vice,
Mrs. Harold Burrell; treasurer, Mrs.
G. W. Howson; recording Sect'y, Miss
Caroline Wellwood; corresponding
sect'y,, Mrs. Alton Adams; Christian
Stewardship sect'y, Miss Janet Mur-
ray; supply sect'y., Miss Phyllis
Johns; strangers sect'ys., Mrs. C. W.
Lloyd, Mrs. A. W. Irwin; temper-
ance sect'y., Mrs. Chas. Hodgins;
social sect'y, Mrs. Ross Vogan; mis-
sionary sect'y., Miss Mary Love; ob-
server representative, Mrs. Harold
Wild; press reporter, Miss Marion
Simpson.
In the absence of the president,
Mrs. N .Keating took charge of the
remaining part of the meeting. ,
Lunch was served and a social hour
was spent.
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News from Our Churches
FORTY YEARS AGO
"Our Council Brevities of last week
Were written humorously, without the
least intention of offence. However,
the blow has fallen, and one of our I 1
Councillors has removed his name
from our subscription list, Now, the I '1
editor of this paper bears him no ill- ""
will, not the slightest, for he is a
good citizen. There may be times, 1
when this paper would have been
Pleased Co speak favourably of our
friend's work in the Council, but as
he has threatened us with 'law' if
ever he 'can get a holt' on us, we
must in future be careful not to
mention his name in these columns,
under any circumstances, The Ad-
vance wishes him a very pleasant
and successful term. The Arlvance
will continue to issue weekly at the
old stand ,notwithstanding this cal-
amity."
Two girls, Miss Nora Kennedy and
Miss Winnie Walker had a taste of
real cold water one day last week.
They were sliding near where ice
had been cut from the clam, and ven-
turing on thin ice, they broke
through. Fortunately there were men
near by at work, arid the girls were
rescued, with nothing worse than a
real cold bath in winter. Boys and
girls should be more careful, as this
is the second case of this kind this
winter'.
The annual report for Knox
Church, Beigrave, was issued, The
Session consisted of Rev. 3. A. Ferg-
uson, Moderator; Jas. Cunningham,
Wm, Knox, WM. Wig.htman, James
Ferguson, Geo. Taylor and Geo,
Proctor. The Managers were 1),
Sproat, chairman; P. W. Scott ,sec-
rotary; Gen. Proetor, treasurer; Jas.
Anderson, A, T, Cole, J. J. Ferguson,
W. E. Scott add Wm, Knox.
At the January meeting of the
Wingham Public School Board, Mr,
13, Campbell was elected Chairman
her 1912. The Board elected Mr. W,
D Pringle as its representative on
the High Scheel Board.
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TWOTTVI-IIIVB YEARS. AGO
Two important appointments in
Huron County were officially an-
nonneed on Monday by Hon. W,
Pride, Attoriiey.General, Dudley
Holmes, It C. ofWingham, succeeds
Road, celebrated their p6th wedding
anniversary, Wednesday, January XI,
Both Were enjoying a fair measure isf
health.
The local entry 'at the Harrisixin
Curling 1$onsPiel on Tuesday Won
the Trophy and •each received a
beautiful table lamp. They Won five
games without a loss, The rink was
made up of Joe Evans, C. H. lYfc-
Avoy, T. H. Gibson, D. Rae, skip.
The annual Vestry meeting of St.
Paul's Anglican Church, Wingham,
was held in the Parish Room, Mon-
day evening• when a good attendance
were present to conduct the businesa
of the church for the ensuing year.
The rector, Rev, E. L, Roberts, R. P.,
presided, The election of officers was
then held with the following results:
Rector's Warden—Mr, A. M. Bishop;
People's Warden—Mr. W .Phair; Tray
Delegates to Synod—Messrs. R. Man-
uel and R. Johnston; Substitutes,
Messrs. 3, R, M. Spittal and E. Nash;
Secretary-Treasurer and Vestry Clerk
—Miss Cora Phair; Finance Corn,--,
Reams Messrs. A, M. Bishop, W.
Phair, J. Scott, I. J. Wright, R. Man-
uel, J. R. M. Spittal, L, R. Black-
wood, E. Nash, J. E. Barnes, B.
Brown, R. Johnston,
Mrs. James Showers fractured her
wrist on Friday afternoon when she
slipped and fell on the slippery side-
walk on Patrick St. She was taken
to the hospital for an X-ray exami-
nation and to have the fracture re-
duced. She then returned home and
is progressing favourably.
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C. Seeger, E. C., as Crown Attorney,
and Robert Johnston of Lueknow,
succeeds D. McDonald as County
Court Clerk and Registrar of the.
Surrogate Court of the County of
Huron,
The annual Open Literary and
Commencement Eaercises of the
Wingham High School were held in
the town hall on Friday evening,
January 28th. The stage was beauti-
fully decorated for the occasion. The
High School Orchestra furnished
Music before the program began. Mr,
John MacLean, chairman of the
school board, occupied the chair.
After the chairman's address, Miss
Marjory Gibson gave a piano solo.
Miss Christie, president of the Liter-
ary Society gave a short address of
welcome, after which the orchestra
played a short Japanese Intermezzo.
Mr. Percy Marshall, who has been
with the Wingham Rubber Co., for
the past few years left on Tuesday
for New York. He will go from there
to. England, to join his wife and little
daughter, and will likely remain
there.
A lengthy article in the Hanover
Post, gave great credit to Ed, C.
Williams for his splendid playing on
the Hanover Junior N.H.L. hockey
team. "Dad's" many Wingham
friends were glad to hear of his suc-
cess in Hanover, where he was man-
ager of the Dominion Stores.
Mr. Geo. Allen, chief or police, had
a bad fall on the ice on Monday.
First it was feared his collar bone
was broken ,but it turned out to be
only a shoulder sprain. His duties
were being attended to by the old
reliable J, A. McDonald, "
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FIFTEEN YEARS AGO
Two Firemen Injured At Fire
A tongue of flame which spurted
across the sidewalk at a fire in Hel-
en Beattie's Beauty Shop on Sunday
night severely burned two firemen
and two other firemen narrowly es-
caped being burned also. Walter
Loclsridge and Howard Fuller were
severely burned about the hands and
face,
Mr, and Mrs. Thos. Scott, Diagonal