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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1957-03-20, Page 7•"' • ' • " ,e , • -•• - 0, 'OUNG AND OLD jam' ~bbance-~Gime •WIN.61t011,.GNTAitfii;''I;VEijilAtSPAZ. NAM* *a, MOT ..HO.d. at Meeting 11,11$11,'.C.ONCRT . AT. Aubion .,Hoyt cultural Society . 'W4WAN0311 'SE110014 AUBURN—The Auburn Hortl- Sean Was- opellometer assisted by Mre. Oliver Anderson, Winners Were Bernice McDougall and Barr tiara Sanderson lo the junior pee- tipn, Chorales Were Presented tp both girls; ()there taking part Were, Lorne Dace, Hans Bakelaar, Sharon pall, Berhara, MaeEay, Linda Andrews, Chrieteea Torrikowlez, Ruth Sch- neider,, Lynn Bakelaar, Kenneth Heakinge Shirley Brown, Anne Merle Schneider, Joanne Iloogen- .boom: A„ duet, "'The Fairy Tailor" was sung by Mary Kirkeennell and Eileen Schneider, ' lefrs, Delman MacKay and :Mrs, Wes Sredriocit were in charge of the arrangements for the contest. After the national anthem was sung candy was served to all, cultural Society net Met Tuesday eVepiag In the Orange Hell with a large attendance. The president, • Mae, Gordon Taylor, apened the, Oneeting by the• singing Qf "G Perteda", The minutes of the previous Meeting Were read by the- Secre- tary, ;Mies Elma 1Veuteat and ap- proved, The earreepondenee Was read by Vire, Ell, Davies, Dr, Me- .Master Seafertb aecepted,"an invitation ergot the society tp speak on April 2, The treasurer's .report was, 'also given. Mrs, Arthur Grange gave a read- lag On, "!Wealth"', A piano duet "The Merry Dance" was played by Mrs, Duncan 'MacKay' and Bar- bara. Aecordion selps were Played' hiss Rena MeClincheY. A two- song, '`"Night Song" was sung by Bernice MeDeegan, Jeeepie afid • Leo Hoogenboom, John. Arthur, Sandra Ware and Shirley Brown, The feather attraction of the evening was a spelling bee With. Pupils of US$ No, 5 and S.S. No, 9 HUIlett taking part, Mrs. Maurice TaIECEGHUSCH—Geerge Walk- er was.chairman for thb program Presented at S.S. No. .9 School in East Wawanosh on Friday evening when ,the building was packed to capacity, The ladies of the -Glee Club opened the prograte with "Tipperary"" and Wfy Wild Irish Rope" and sang several other Irish numbers during the program. Mur- ray Coulter played "'Galway Day" on the Pleide #cad prPricla and Lin- da Coultes as little Irish girls sang "An Irish Lullaby", Douglas Coa- tes played- Trish Eyes Are Smiling" on the Plana accordion, Five school girl's sang "peggy O'Neil". ' Mrs. Alen.Robertson and Mrs. Gordon MODerney sang' "I'll Take You liOnie Again •;ICathieen" and -Fred Deacon delighted the crowd with hie mouth organ enlee- elem. Barbara Coultes sang "Peg 0' My' Heart" and "Did Your lefother Come from.Ireland.?" Doreen Pattleori played a piano solo; Ruth Taylor and- Ann and Currie sang "The Rook and Roll Waltz'",; *Joyce- Walker and Sharen Reavie sang "Open up Your Heart. and Let the Sunshine ia"; Lillian Smyth, sang "Galway Say" and "0, the Days of the Kerry Daneing." Gordan MeSurney and' Alex Rob- ertson played Irish selections on the violin and banjo, 'Eight young' Men gave a humorous rendition of "MeNarnara'e Band" and "Clancy Lowered the Boom" and John Me- Gee sang "Danny Boy" and "The Rose ^ of Tralee". Readings were given by Jim Taylor!". Lilian Smyth and Mrs, J. D. Beeereft. Joyce Walker and Brian, Greenway tap danced. A lively skit, "Now Virouldn't that Jar You?" with Murray Shell) LARGE CROWD TWo-year-old Sendra Moore acts as model for Mrs. Gibson Gillespie as they try out bats during a break in the three-day course in hat-making held at Whiteehurch.--Adeeenee-Times photo, . AT BOX SOCIAL a George Term of Owen Sound spent the' week-end with ids Pak- wits, Mr, and Mrs, Robert' Ross. Mr, and Mrs. Mel Morrison were able to bring their baby, Marvin James, borne from London HOspi- tal on Tuesday last. Mr. and 'Mrs, Gibsoa Hamilton', of Lucknew visited on .Setpday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs A, E, Buckten. • , • ' A 'nor Mrs. Musgrove and Mr, and herr, Stewart Musgrove and family Of Wroxeter spent Sunday • whit , MO. D. Willis and ,the Aides boys. • Mr. Cordon Fisher etartnel to work in the Toronto-Detinittien 13ank, Wiegnarri, lost MendaY, Mrs, Harry Tiehbourne rich spent the week-end- at, the home of her mother, Mrs. David Kennedy, Mr, and Mrs. Harold Currie have been visiting for the past two. weeks With relatives in Detroit; and Indiana. A very successful sale 'was held on Wednesday last at the farm of the' late John Case of the 2nd. of Cuirass, Mi. and Mrs, Ezra Seitoltz visit- ed on Sunday at the home' of 'his, mother, Mrs Dennis of. Blyth. Mrs. Walteh, Lott left last Tues- day to spend a few weeks with her friend, Mrs. Ed, Browning oe, Tor- onto. • Mr. and Mrs. Hugh David Mee Donald moved on Monday fropa Duff first vice president, Mrs, T Iber hback - • • WHITECHUROK— The folks on the ninth.concession of East We- wanoelt held a Ito & 'social the .echoel on leridaY evening, when a good crowd gatheeed and played ereltinole. James- peeeroft and John Eckenswiller' were high; and Mrs, Roy Robinson andeAlbert man won the low prizes, 4 Clerence -Channney as auctioneer goe good prices for the hoxes, for both the grown-ups and.the child- ren. 'Ragee Bieman was chairman for a short 'program, Albert' Bic- men gave mouth organ eelections and Gilbert Beeeroft gave violin numbers. The echoed children pre- Kneed several numbers and also their rhythm ,band numbers, • Lunch was served- end all enjoy. ed the evening together By Mee 1f, Buff Mrs, IvIathers, teacher of S.5, No, 10, in Kinloss, and the pupils bave made plans to show moving pie- tuz•ea of the St, Lawrence Seaway project and other Hydro films, In time memorial hall here on 'Thurs. nay °veiling, March 28th at 8.30, The Proceeds go 'towards the ad- nue' bps trip. Mr, and- Mrs. Ross Sena and baby, Kathy Lee of Torontp, spent the week-end with her • parents, Mr, and 'Mrs. Russell Chapman and .with Turnberry relatives, and Mrs, Howard. Walker"" taking Mr. and Mrs. 'Robert Sirinamon, part, was well .preeented and got Wingham Spent Sunday at the many laughs from the, crowd. home of his sister, Mrs. V. W, Beecroft,,, , aerie. Robert Arbucklerear?a Mr. Chas. Martin was very ill special number of the old-time Jour al pulling• off good jolterover the week-end with flu, m Rev, and Mrs,' Robert Watt of on m ost of the 'families in the community: Mitchell visited on ,Monday with After the national an- them lunch was, served and Gore his parents, Rev. and Mrs. W. J. Watt, ' provided music her :dancing, with don McBurney and Alex Robertson „nee. George Fisher has been Mrs. SidneY Thompson at ethe hired by the West 'Wawanosh piano. The folksdecided to meet School Board, ,to teach for another again in two Weeks 'for another year at Fordyce School, euchre, Sparling Johnston; rtecoad vice- President, Mrs. Stanley Darling; secretary-treasurer, Mrs, W. J. 'Peacock; assistant secretary, Mrs. M, L e Aitken; district director; Mrs. Carl Johnston; branch direc- tors, Mrs. Mel Craig, Mrs, Frank Stamper, Mrs. Elmer Sellers; pianist, Mrs, Carl Johnston; as- sistant pianist, Mrs. Alex Corrigan", auditors, Miss Emma Johnston, Miss Margaret Curtis; nominating committee, Miss Emma Johnston, Mrs-.• R. A, Brook, Mre, Chas, Bos- man. Conveners of standing commit- tees; Agriculture and Caeadian in- dustries, Mrs. Alex Carrigan; citi- zen and education, Mrs, John Wiekstead;historical research, Mrs, M. L, Aitken; home econom- ies and health, Mrs. dos. Horton, Miss Margaret Curtis;, resolutions, Mrs. Harvey Robertson. • ^ t• • " ' • From Wingham' Time!, , • BELMORE Miss' Jane Salter haS returned after a lengthy visit with' Hartle- ton friends, • Miss Minnie HaYee has returned after, a two , menthe! visit in Ar- thur. M John r.Fortune.. had a very successful Weed bee on Feiday., Mr, Chatlee Baker is moving to the farm which he purchased from MMr.riVr. RthealpahL,/e/etealf hap a colt, .21 months3nib, s old that tips the seale6 at 1 James Gallaher has been off work for a few days, on account of his employer's Illness. Mr; Edwards and family have moved thick pew Koine: The house firer, left is going to be eupied by Mr, Peter Terriff,. who . , j. T. Larnoney -were in Brussels on Monday. 61:E -N AN° "N"AN: 4 Mn, Jas. Scott has sold his driver to Mr. Geo. Louttit at -a fair price. .Mrs, Gilbert 'Stevens Sr. . moved into one of Thomas Gil- mour's housee, Mr, Hugh Gilmear of MciOse •Jaw, N.W.T., is vied:Ng his ladle, Mr. Thos. Gilnenir this week, • 1V1r,‘John Hatton was away this ' week to Gocierieh on ehe jury.,, Mr. Thos, Weir Is engaged ,with Mr. Richard Wallace for the sum- met. We are sorry to report that, Mt'.' Breen is very 'sick again, butdiope soon to hear of his recovery. Dr. David Etielle had a very suc- cessful wood bee last week, and as usual a dance at night. Mr. John Hamilton of Winghaire is engaged for -.seven months- adth Mr. Peter Hastings, Miss Watson of Sunshine; who was visiting her cousin, Mr. jaines Fleming, returned twine last week, Miss Reid of Paisley, is visiting. Mr. Thomas Altkins this week. A number of pedagogues haying been relieved frem duty for waster spent, a few days in out. midst. AmOng the nember noticed Were , Miss Clara Fortune, Miss Aggie Sadie and Mr. John Gilmour. Miss Reideliottee, our popular teacher, has returned to' take charge of our School after spend- ing Easter vacation at her home near FordWich. 0 .4-0• . MILANI,/ A very enjoyable time wee spent on Empire bay by the Minds and parents of 5,5. No, 7. The Object in view Of the leacher, Miss Minnie Higgins, was to Ineulate the spirit of patriotisin in her pupils for', this proud Dominien of ours and to commemorate the ;birthday of our noble Queea, Who by the grace of God has, been spared to reign longer than any British Sovereign. Mies Liezte Higgins, eister of our teacher, began .proceeding by playing "The Land of the Maple". The needle sang "The Red, White and Blue and as they did so waved Union Jacks. Marry other patriotic :80140 elloWed the ability of The Zetland &Pile, • L. 0 One of otte ,Oldest residents died on Sunday in the person of Augusta, Wife of lilrilliaiii Johnston, in her bflth year. She came to this township in 1804 with her POMO, the late Me. arid Mrs. Chrrsi Mott (ContirktrOcl p1 Page pitted 'CLIFFORD op BELMORE In the early days was next in size and importance to Fordwich in Howeek Toweship. It le partly in the northeast corner of Howick and partly in the north- ettet corner of TernberrY• In 1879 it, had 3 genera)• Stores, two hotels, steam mine and tele- graph office, and the newt" number of minor mechanical establish- ments to he found in any thriving .village. It had daily mail, facilities off Mildmay, the. nearest station on the Wellington, Grey and'Bruce R,R. division of the G.W.R. 'Rail way, GletiNANNAN was the name of the post °Mee at. the Wingham Road Station of the western divi- sion of ,the K 8e B., R, there Was no Village at this place merely a store and post office kept by William Anderson, an old settler in, that part. of the township, He eiVaa•ealso tee: :sea:tied 'agent And; he gave the "lies): office its name from his native place in Scotland: MORRISBANK post office -was located - at the Junction of 'Grey, Morris and Turnberry Coven lines on• Lot 1, Concession "A" Turn- berry. ZETLAND was a, post village Previous to 1879, but was absorbed post office and all by Wingham, which had grown up near it and developed front a forest to a live, town. The great railway facilities, sup- erior highways arid exceptionally fine water privileges which Turn- berry posseesed, were among the Many adjuncts to 'its material re- sources, which have had hereto- (Ore contributed so surely to its healthy clevelopaleht and had ad- vantages 'second • to none in the county. PRESENT-1.11 again to be heard amongst usa 1.14VV_14 i;11rellasiset -it. e emiee.is Mews. D. N, lefeDbnitild- and BLUEVALEL-The play "They Went, Thataway", .a three-act Wes- -tern comedy, was presented in the community hall by players from the United ,- Church, Clifford • on Friday evening, It. was sponsored by the Woman's Association of Bluevale United Chur,ph. The setting is the Bar-13-Q ranch in -the Rockies t Two young women decide to open a lanai as• a tourist resort.: Various amusing situations develop, ending with the arrival of two underworld char- acters as•guests. Finally comes the satisfactory ending, when serenity is restored through the efforts of the eheriff, the cowboy and Indian Joe and his wife. The cast consisted of . Charlotte Pelham, owner of the Bar-B-Q, Betty Holtem; Lii 'Bower, her friend, Irma Eckenswiller; Sheriff Jackson, Thomas Pritchard; Fred- dy Buck, cowboy, ,Archie Holtom; Joe Chitekwagon, an 'Indian, Don- ald. McPhail; Princess Ono Blos- som, his wife, Lucille Amoneit; Spring, a wealthy tourist, Martha White; Waxy, a shady character, Maurice Murray; Slug, another, Rev, Petheriek; Sue Castle, a Hollywood Star, Jude Lantz. Between -acts Misses Kathleen and Mary Craig played piano duels and -Miss Marie Johnston sang Irish numbers, Mrs, Carl Johnston was abcompanist. MISS RIMY HUFF HEADS INSTITHE The Worneres Ihaltute met at the home of Miss Mary Duff on March 14th, the president, Miss Ruby Duff, presiding. ' A donation of $10 was voted to the Mental Health fund, and ar- rangements made to buy some supplies for, the kitchen in the community hale_ The secretary-treasurer, Miss Margaret Curtis, gave an encour- aging finential repot:t which show- ed a good balanee and indicated how the organization had donated to the eornmunity hall, chairs, a kitchen stove and had Installed heavy electric Wiring. It was decided that the 'Women's Institute• prepare a float for the Turnberry Centennials the com- mittee earned being Mrs, Alex Corrigan, Mrs, John '114 ischer, Mrs. W.3. Peacock, Mrs, Carl John-, 'stop and Mae, Harvey Robertetent The roll call sins answered by naming a -fainoute musician, The. historical eheine, "The "Life of Stephen Foster", was well taken by' Mrs, Harvey Roherteon, who described his early life, his strug... gles and success and his tragic death; He had written more than 200 songs, many of them familiar favorites. To illuelnate the theme, Stephen Foster music Was part of the pro- gram. Mrs. Carl Johnston ,hayed "DOMAIN' Dreamer'", A group sang '3earile acid the Light Brown and an impromptu orchestra rendered "Oh Susannah"", Mrs, C. 13, Hoffman, conducted the singing of "Old 3leek• Joe" 'by all the members. •• This being the annual Meeting Mrs. Alex Corrigan reported On agriculture and Cariediafi indus- tries; Mrs 30)10 Wiekstead edeeetiott; Mee, d. 13, Ooffmait oil • heeith, and Mee, Eldred Nichol ,on, liublie tedatiOne and tot/natality activities. • The folltatiing Slate of officers Was elected; Presiderit, Wee Ruby BLUE !ALE Alex MeCrackin celebrated his 75th birthday on Mareli -15th, when Mrs. McCrackhe entertained all the members of the family, Mr, and Mrs, Harry God and fam- ily of Beigrave; Mr, and Mrs, Clar- ence Goll and son, of Morris; Mr. aidMe rsa„t Sitaotirileey, Moffatt and son, of Ttemberry-Morris boundary and Lo-i iu, The robtus, blackbirds, 'Crows and gulls may be under a delusion that it is Spring. The Maitland has been singing its spring song, but not with the rampaging that we sometimes see, However, don't let us put our overshoes away yet. Ex-Reeve 'McNabb and sari, Graham, of Grey Township, were visitors with Degald &rectum last Week, • iAt'J. 'Presbyterian Church on Sunday Rev, M McNabb Used the topic, "Good and Not So 'Good," cfolr.osi1,1,0sermon, He told the story of PatrickSt, for the children. The choir sang "The Old /tugged Jack Horton,. RCMP, Ottawa,. was home tor the week=end. Harry Darling of Toronto ;spent the week-tad with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. 8tatileir John Khemiela Of Oteditoie, ed Mr, and Mrs, C, S, X'loffman an Thursday: • gilt at lidltiteeeittreh Mee Catolitto •Sisider,, of Tote:eke' extreme left of , picture, shows the , hct, part of threeeday course which was: carrie tidies of the Whiteelitireh WO correct way to adjtiet finished last week,—.404ftee-tints photo, , Young People See' Colored glides r wkiniparimou Laree P"er, liter presided for a einiet worehip service held Mast Tuesday „eVenirill in the Presbyterian Chtlreh, when the Yening people entertained the young folks of St, Helene; and, from the United church here, Mhos Ruby peC:n4ynlet ;, .,has, rad,I.the Sxogrorit 1peutr; message , ledin Rev, A. NIMMO of Wirighain then showed Ms interesting' and beautiful eolottred slides of their trip ;last yeat" to Florida, He Wee given a hearty vote of *Keel, ation from the group. • Miss from Foretet was in chtlega of the recreation period and •eolit. Net. Lunch was served arid 41.1 enjoyed the social time togetker: IIIITECHURCt - rifitial PARTY HELD AT HALL YOlancr71101e-farriell. *Of' (4ttA '4111100 odelleiliOr atiel..•Phaire Men of th 'halk committee" was etlalr044. 'On Friday evening- for the 'program presented in, the eom-. paunity:,han, here..04,0' St,' .1ratrieh's evening, 'Victor Vmeroon'tOK the :sun), of the We pf ..st Patrick. ]Mir-s,,Toraes. -atonA,Impoon .,40100 Heard the Volpe :0 .40,stls, Say" and William WAT,It'014704 an' Xt:Ish. sel- ection .on t the yiolta—'. • . Barry Tiffin4nd -Donald Gaunt sang "lefarbealtee.444.•_"StnglaIg'Pe Sluea";-Martha.' niaile4 , mouth. organ seleetton.so liteAsle Moffatt cave 4 ..reading, "When . Father .1410 .the ,,corpot- -On the Stahel"; ',Italy Martin and .1.4oniae Martin danced aeyoral, Irish dances and Roy.. Irwin played an 'Irish nhiaher'on the 1/40.1tro. Joan and. 1.1648. Forster .sang. -"When Irish. ryes Are-. Smiling"- Garnet Far, vier played "Turionra-lura". On the WallhOneHand . th' song.. Phyllis O -d' Barbara -Steer eang. '`MY` HaPPlilefie•".. 'All enjoyed the short -playe "Adietteor .(eperatien" Presented by the ladles of the Winghtem Women's Institute end the young' folks entertained with. d. square dame, with Jack Coultes calling off -and George Venn ate the piano, • e. r After the 'national aptheni music eor dancing 'was provided by Gar.' net ,Parrier, Wallace Conn r and Ed Wacidel. ...Duriag" the dance 'the lights wept . oat, but a lamp was procured' Band the merry-makers kept it up till .closing .time. HITHER A peeked house attended the Friday evening Irish concert, held in S.S. No, 9, East Wawanosh School, with Mr, George Walker, acting as chairman. beck h011)q DR the 10th of East .Wawanosh to Milton, where Mr, McDonald will he employed by Mr. Guardhouse of the Abersteady FarMA, We wish them success in their new venture. *tee 'Margaret eleillan. of Luck. -now, and Mr. and Mrs, Ben Me- Clenaghart •and 'Care, visited on Sunday at the 11020q Mr. and 1Mfrs, MOWN McClentighan. of 'Kit- chener., • The ladies of the Presbyterian Church, congregation have been busy during the :past. two weeks .redecorating the manse. Rev. and Mrs. Marshall and family, from Dublin, Ireland, are .expected here in another month. Mr. John Congrain, Wingham had charge of' the service in Chal- . mere Presbyterian Church On Sun- day. , Miss Marjorie .,Currie of London, is spending her, three weeks' vaca- tion at the hoine••of her mother, Mrs..R. J. Currie., The Mission' Band of the Pres- byterian Chutehi -met on Friday evening at the' home' of the leader, Mrs. Earl Caste*, 'with eleven present and 'with the. president, Alex Craig,. presiding.-George Conn read .the Scripture lesson. Mrs. Dawson 'Craig. had, charge of the Chant& ^in •the 'study book. ` Mr. Gordon, Smaly of Toronto is visiting at the home of his nephew, Mr. Ross McGieger. Reiss is hold-, ,ieg a sale of his farm, farm stock, dillelatieentae and grain:eon ,Ttiesday ~nezt • A sale is being heid, for the es- tate, of the late Mrs: Gillies 'this Satnrday,oa the farm west of. S.S. No. 9, Metes& -ea Mr. and Mrs. Frank Ross and Mac' left, on Feinay 'to spend the week-end With e ,,relativee -in Tor- onto. . • and Mrs: ;Gerald. Watson, of Forest-,' ,'who:' spent the past five weeksein .Florida, spent the we,e1r- end, with her, parents, Mr. and Mrs. pgtipon: • . • x BIRTH.. N.p.t.f4411.:•Clihtele • Hoppital, on Wedeeidaeri Mardh 13; to' Mx. and Mrs•JaSPer Snell (nee Eva Dow) ' of !Ease WaVranash a eon. coi:opi.03,Piesented- - At Fordyce ''Sthob.1 VVIIITECITURCH—Fifteen tables played eathre last Wednesday night at the FOrdyee School with the teacher, Mrs. George Fisher, in charge. Mary Fisher and William Rintoul held high points and Mrs. George Webster and Arnold Woods held loW points. John Boyke re- ceived, the prize for' the' most euchres, fourteen. • Before lunch Mr, and, Mrs. Hugh David McDonald were called to the front. Totnimy Robinson read an address and Neil Rintoul and Douglas Gaunt presented them with a tri-lite floor lamp and an electric kitchen clock. 'Mr. McDon- ald thanked his neighbours and spoke highly of the co-operation and kindness they had received in this community. Lunch was served and the folk decided to hold an- other' Michre airs two• weeks. THOMAS FARROW WAS FIRST TEACHER Thomas Farrow"settled iii Turn- berry in the Year 1854 and kept a small general store:Later the Same year betook up land , in the Ad- joining township of Morris and be- came a faerner, , Mr, Fairow was the first teacher at the initievale School, a small frame 'strueture In the village, He was interested in politics as well as edltleatinn 'and' in 1)172 entered ledminion, Parliament as the ten- resehttiteee of korth Huron, He continued to represent the; con- stituency for nearly, fifteen years. r. :Hears Story Of Heniy-Ford 11,P.II met in the Unitel thateh On Sunday Oen-- ing, when POtiglasriechee" had charge of the Study Periled after A. deeetlientel period 'led by the presi- dent, Ulna JoYee Roffritan Kath, leeeh• Craig _read 'the Scripture, (Afford Dreveer -gave the topic, ""Henry Pot& the Best IthOWn Mad the World",,it study of in, dtlatry, " GETTING DOWN TO IT • s CiRgiANZIE These Whitechureh ladies were busy last week taking part in a ity hall on Wedneedy, millinery course.. .They were pictured, at the. Whiteehurch condinun- —Advance-Times photo, SHoWING THEM HOW •