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better. I certainly recommend the
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reduce the easy way."
Mns, C. MURPHY
Toronto, Ont.
Safe reducing is gradual, your
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the shock of "crash" diets. The
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wishing to lose weight in a safe,
gradual manner. Almost all cases
of excess weight are due to over-
eating. The Naran Plan is the
easy way to reduce while still
eating three meals a day. Begin
today go to your druggist and
ask for the Naran Plan. It is sold
on a money back guarantee.
• LEADING STRAINS
OF LAYERS
• QUALITY-
CONTROLLED
HATCHING
• DEPENDABLE
SERVICE
HATCHERIES
First
step
CI°
more
egg
income
Buying the right flock
replacements is the first step
toward higher egg income.
You can be sure of that
important first step when you
buy the J. J. Warren Sex-
Sal-Link from your Swift's
Ilatchery.
We believe—and we think
the records prove—that the
Sex-Sal-Link is the most
outstanding brown egg layer
on the market today, and
the equal of any White egg
layer. It averages 240 to
255 eggs per bird housed
for a full year of lay, has
good feed efficiency and
egg size with low mortality.
This year, head for
higher egg income with
the fatuous J. J. Warren
Sex-Sal-Link from your
Swift's Hatchery.
Order from us seen,
SWIFT'S
Hatchery
Hanover, .Ontario
Miss Margaret Moore, daughter
of Mr, and Mrs, Milan Moore, is !Tit Walprn
a patient in WinghamHospitall V tiAv
suffering from virus pneumonia.
Mr. and. Mrs, William Rintoul 'the following is a history of the
and, family visited on Sunday with Belgrave Women's. Institute, pre-
Mr. and Mrs. Mac Cardiff of pared by one of the members. The
Brussels. Miss Joyce Thorburn of Institute members celebrated the
Amberley visited on Wednesday at l50th anniversary of the organiza-
the Rintoul home, tion last week,
Misses Karen Grosisorth, Elaine Today we meet to pay tribute
Conn and Claire Charnney returned to the fifty years that are behind
to Teachers' College at Stratford us in the life of our Women's In-
this week. stitute. It would be a shame in-
Mrs, J. G. Gillespie and Mr. and deed if we should become so pre-
Mrs. Garnet Farrier, Wayne and
Janis, visited on Sunday with M r..forgot that it stems from a very
anal Mrs. Jack Gillespie of Sarnia. worthy past for it is in the blead-
Mrs. 'Gillespie stayed to spend a ing of the past and present that we
few weeks there. achieve the best far the future of
Mr. Gary Morton of Kincardine our organization.
and Waterloo College, conducted
the service in the Presbyterian The idea of the Women's In-
Church here on Sunday. The W.A. stitute organization was born in
of the church meets on Tuesday the Ontario village of Stoney
at the home of Mrs. H.D.McDon- Creek in 1897. Its ideals of the
aid to work on quilt blocks, best for Home and Country appeal-
Mrs. Harold Johnston, the form- ed to the women of Ontario so
occupied with our present that we
ANDREW YtaeMILLAN as Jupiter and Victor Braun as Pluto will be
seen at the high school auditorium on Friday, March 10 at 8.30 when
the Canadian Opera Company presents Orpheus in the Underworld.
Mr. Braun is a former Londoner. In his role as Pluto he turns the
heads ,cti pretty women, whether they be on earth, in the upper regions.
or in his own Underworld where he reigns supreme.
ANotaen, of the high school variety aoncert last Week
Wita a ntiniber by the boys' ensemble, dregsed in tang. and silk lilts,
The group sang "OP Mart Myer" and did 0, creditable job of It.
director, Mrs, Marie noughts, Is fs,elrtg 'the 041116
Injuries Received
VVIIITECIITJRCI-1.— Walking be-
came hazardous on Saturday after-
noon as the rain turned to ice, and
several reports have been received
.of injuries from falls.
Cecil Falconer slipped and fell
heavily across the edge of the
cement platform at the home, of
Arthur Cronin and broke ek
ribs. He also had a limp
back of the head and }Avulse
shoulder.
Muriel Conn received a shaking-
up when she fell on her back and
struck hed head on a stone.
PRUNING HELPS
HOUSE PLANTS
Many house plants develop the
most awkward shapes. They get
"leggy" or spindly end, some
cases, woody, coarse and very ugly.
What's more, it seems to be a no-
relief-in-sight situation—the rem-
edy most adhered. to being the
hide-away method. Behind a large
chair is an excellent spot,
Right now, the thought of
ring must be a very remote
sideration; but sharpen the scissors
anyway, because a bit of trimming
could bring these house plants out
of their most deplorable rut.
First, consider the effects of
pinching and pruning. Pinching
the growing point of a stem, there-
by promoting a bushier appearance.
Pruning older, woody plants will
encourage new more more attractive
growth. •
Since pinching is done primarily
to cause bushiness and a spreading
type of 'growth, it's a good idea to
pinch the plant •before it gets toe
high. Young, tender sterns ,may
be pinched 'by hand, .but the tough-
er types should be cut with a
sharp knife. Always cut above a
leaf joint or node.
According •to horticulturists with
the Ontario Department of
culture, here are some cases
penehing and pruning will
considerably,
as a result of pinching,
Coleus, geranium, gardenia and
rubber plant will become bushier
Pruning older geranium, poinset-
tia, azalea and hydrangea will en-
courage new growth, (Cut the
branches back to just above a node.
To get a tree-like fueshia plant,
here's what to do. As it is grow
ing, remove all side-shoots until a
desired height is reached. Next,
pinch off the terminal shoot to
make the plant branch at the top.
Then, to get a !bushier top, just
I pinch back the new branches.
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RUBBER. BOOTS
—TOP QUALITY--
"Our Large Quantity buying permits us to sell cheaper"
CHILD'S, $1.95 YOUTHS' $2.49 BOYS' $3.19 114F,NS $3.95 LADIES $3,49 --FREE INSOLES
None of these boots were made in Japan.
were often. held on a river bank
with Wingharn, W.I. Visits were al-1
WHITECHURCII, Institute Cootributed Much , branch.
so exelianged with the Blssth
Wedeesda,y, Sundt 1, 1941 SO, YEARS OP SfRifiC,E,
er Laura Conn, of Parkhill, has
been a patient in Victoria Hospital
for two weeks.
The baseball committee is plan-
ning a euchre in he Memorial
Hall here on Friday night to raise
funds for he boys' ball earns,
Mr. Jack. Inglis of Fordwich
and his mother, Mrs. Thomas
Inglis, of West Wawanosh, visited
last Thursday with Mr, and Mrs.
Roddy Inglis of Watford.
Miss Beverly Gaunt and Miss
Norma Forster of Landon, spent
,the week-end at their respective
'homes in West Wawanosh,
Il Mr. and Mrs. Cameron Simmons
of London visited on Saturday
with her parents, Mr. and Mrs.
Charles Martin, and his mother,
Mrs. Simmons, Wingham, who had
been visiting at London, returned
home. Cameron has been superin-
tending a construction gang, build-
ing houses at Camp Borden.
Mrs. James Laidlaw and Mr.
Kenneth Laidlaw of London visit-
ed on Saturday with Mr. and Mrs.
Elroy Laidlaw.
Sunday is Student Bursary Sun-
I day in the Presbyterian churches
and a student of Waterloo College
will conduct the services here, Mr,
D. Hill of Knox College, Toronto,
will then take over the work of
the church here.
Mr; and Mrs. Kenneth Dickson
and children of Belmore visited on
Sunday with her parents, Mr. and
,Mrs. Arthur Moore.
The pupils of Fordyce school re-
ceived holidays on Thursday and
Friday, because of the death of
the teacher's mother, Mrs, William
Robb.
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Thompson
of Goderich and Mr. and Mrs. Ross
Robinson -and Keith of Lucknow,
visited on Sunday with Mr. and
Mrs. Mason •Robinson.
Mr. Roy McGee of Kitchener
visited on Sunday with Mr. and
Mrs. J. D. Beecroft and with other
East Wawanosh and Wingham
relatvies.
Miss Lillian 'Smyth of Toronto
spent the week-end with her par-
ents, Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Smyth.
Mr. and Mrs. Melvin McClenag-
han and Michael, also Paul Gar-
diner, of Waterloo, visited on Sun-
day with his parents, Mr. and
Mrs, Ben McClenaghan, and Mr.
and Mrs. Harry Moss and family
of Plattsville visited at the Mc-
Clenaghan home on Sunday.
Mrs. Robert Ross returned home
Thursday after spending two weeks
with Miss Barbara Campbell of
London.
Mrs, D, Willis visited on Sunday
with Mr, and Mrs. S. C. Willis of
Gowanstown.
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Scott and
sons visited on Sunday at the home
of her sister, Mrs. Wm. Williams,
of Goderich.
Mr, and Mrs. Kenneth Currie
and Grant visited on Sunday with
Mr, and Mrs. Robert Simmons, of
Harriston.
Mr. and Mrs, George Walker
visited on Thursday with her par-
ents, Mr. and Mrs. WM. Humphrey,
of St. Helens. Mrs. Humphrey was
There was a good attendance at
the March meeting of the Wing-
ham Sportsmen's Association, held
at the club house on Monday even-
ing. The chairman of the member-
ship committee reported an in-
crease of 28.
Reports indicated a lively inter-
est in the re-organized pistol club.
Bob Walsh was elected chairman
of the entertainment committee,
taking the place of Slim Boucher.
Raffle tickets were handed out
to the members for sale. The prize
in this draw will be a Scott out-
board motor.
Plans were made to aid in the
formation of a Ladies' Conserva-
tion Club in April, if enough of the
ladies are interested, Arrangements
were also finalised for the appear-
ance of King Whyte 'at the High
School auditorium on Wednesday
night.
The committee wnich did such a
fine job in connection' with trap
shooting last year was re-elected
and the executive committee an-
nounced plans for an early re-
sumption of the shoots.
celebrating her ninety-third birth-
day that day. Mr. and Mrs. Wil-
fred Walker and family visited at
the Humphrey home on Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. William Fisher of
Georgetown, spent the week-end
with .his parents, Mr. and Mrs.
George Fisher, and Mr. and Mrs.
William Gibson and baby of Ash-
field, and • Mr. and Mrs. •Gordon
Fisher, Wingham visited at the
Fisher home on Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. Walter Arscott and
Valerie King spent the week-end
with relatives in Toronto.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Stockill and
sons, Harold and Kenneth of Blind
River, spent• the week-end with her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs, Thomas
Morrison and Mr. and Mrs. Don
Bennison and son Timmy of Po-
wasson accompanied them and
visited with Mr. Herbert Laidlaw
and Ivan, The men returned home
to Powasson and Blind River on
Sunday, leaving the others to visit
here for a week, Mr. Laidlaw and
Ivan and Miss Cecelia Crowston
and Mrs. Bennison and Timmy.
visited on Sunday with Mr. and
Mrs. Jack Kerr of Bluevale.
Mr. Billie Kennedy of Acton and
Mr. Jack Kennedy of Guelph, spent
the week-end with their parents,
Mr. and Mrs. George Kennedy.
Miss Dovean Chambers of Har-
riston spent the week-end at the
home of her uncle, Mr. Carl Weber,
returning home with her parents,
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Chambers,
when they visited here on Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs, Alfred Hansford of
Teviotdale visited on Sunday with
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur C, Cronin.
Mrs. Harry Tichbourne of Code-
rich, spent a few days this week
with Mr. Peter Kennedy, and Miss
Annie Kennedy,
strongly, that by the early 1900's
Institutes were being formed all
through Huron. The interest of
the women of this community was
aroused by 1911. On the stormy
afternoon of Feb. 19 of that year
nearly 50 women gathered in the
Orange Hall, Belgrave, to take part
in the organization of the Belgrave
Women's Institute under Mrs, Par-
sons of Forest, District Organizer,
In the next few years the atten-
dance dwindled but that spark of
enthusiasm never died out in the
hearts of the women of Belgrave.
Study of our record books through
the years has brought home to me
the fine contribution this organiza-
tion has made to the life of our
community and country.
Our Institute in its first year
was given capable leadership under
the first president, Mrs. James
Anderson. Mrs, W. Ferguson be-
came the first secretary and the
first meeting was held at the home
of Mrs. (Dr.) R, L. Stewart, At
this gathering it was arranged to
hold the meetings on the third
Tuesday of each month at 2,30
p.m. This has been adhered to
through the years with the ex-
ception of the opening time which
is now 2.15 p.m. In the early In-
stitute plans for meetings, and
programs had to be arranged at
each meeting, but soon programs
were arranged a year in advance
and printed. Two topics of that
first year were Education of Our
Boys and Girls, and An Infant's
Wardrobe. In 1914 Dr. R. L.
Stewart gave an address on In-
fectious Diseases. The meeting
closed with a petition formed to
send to the local M.P., asking him
to work for establishment of medi-
cal inspection in the schools by the
government. We kno* this came
about not long after, so we see our
organization was already wielding
an influence on the life of our pro-
vince,
Many of the early meetings were
held in the homes, but some were
held in the Foresters' hall with the
ladies paying $1.00 a, meeting for
the privilege. Many special meet-
ings were, held,. jointly ,with the
Farmers Club of East Huron. We
learn of an attendance of 200 at
one meeting with °a social time at
carpet balls being enjoyed at its
close. .T'n those' early Years picnics
GIRLS ARE TAM
TO INSERT ZIPPER
BLUEVALE — The Bluevale
Belles homemaking club met at
the home of Mrs. W. J, Peacock on.
Saturday morning with, all mem-
bers present, The roll call was
"Why I chose the color' of my
dress."
There was a demonstration, fol-
lowed by practice of inserting a
zipper. Work on the dresses fol-
lowed,
Cotton Cut-Ups
The fifth meeting of the Cotton
Cut-ups was held at the home of
Nancy Taylor, assistant leader.
Following the 4-H pledge, Patsy
Taylor read the minutes. The roll
call was "Name the trimming
selected for your dress."
Ideas for Achievement Day were
discussed. It will be held on May
6th. Mrs. Corrigan demonstrated
putting on facings. The members
worked on their dresses, and the
meeting was closed 'with "The
Queen."
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At Achievement Day
On 'Saturday afternoon Mrs. Alex.
Corrigan, Mrs. Jack Nicholson,
Mrs. W, J. Peacock and Miss Dor-
othy Shaw with several of the
home-making club members en-
gaged in the project "Cottons May
Be Smart," attended Achievement
Day at Walkerton, where the same
project has just been completed.
One of the big projects of tha
tine- was the purchase of an organ
for use in the Foresters' hall ,dur-
ing the period 1914-100. The la-
dies were business-minded and
charged $1.0 for concerts and $2.00
for parties. There were many live-
ly times in the hall during this per-
iod box socials, parties and con-
certs, since money was badly need-
ed for Overseas aid, We learn of
the W.I. putting on three patriotic
concerts and turning $140 over to
the war funds. At the same time
the members were sewing, knit-
ting and quilting. One project was
an autograph quilt on which there
was a charge of 10e for each name
written. Belgrave soldiers were
remembered at Christmas with
socks and treats. When the war
was over help to, the needy of
Europe was continued for several
years.
With the coming of the Twen-
ties the thoughts of the members
turned to projects of community
aid. The School Fair was formed
in 1920 and from its beginning the
Institute has supported the Fair by
donating prizes. Village nights
in the Twenties more rather dark,
so the ladies decided that Belgrave
must be brightened. In 1923 and
1924 lamps on posts were put up,
a caretaker hired, and gas supplied
until electricity came to the vil-
lage., Then in the late Thirties the
Institute members petitioned the
Councils for electric lighting of the
village streets. They conducted
canvasses and would not be sil-
ent until electric street lighting
was accomplished. Just last year
they were still trying to brighten
Belgrave by adding lights to the
south and rear side of the arena.
Many Projects in 30's
The first project of the Thirties
was the publishing of the Bel-
grave W.I. Cookbook, which has
been the means of preserving fine
recipes and lovely memories of the
good cooks of our community.
About this time the Institute, spon-
sored a Travelling Library for the
benefit of the ,community and sup-
plied and kept replenished First
Aid kits in three schools in 'the
area.
The Thirties were Depression
years and needy centres in the
West were sent generous bales
from our' organization. The big
project of the Thirties Was the lin-
provement of the cemetery. 'It was
begun in the late'Twenties by giv-
ing the cemetery board a donation
with which to' buy a lawn mower
and clippers. They also gave mon-
ey for hiring someone to use them.
In 1933 the W.I. organized bees for
straightening the gravestones, le-
velling the grounds and, making
flower beds, These flower beds
have, been kept, up ever since.
W.I. Will Organize
4-H Spring Project
WHITECHURCH — Mrs. Victor
Emerson, with Mrs. Albert Coul-
tes, Diana, Sandra and Karen Hill,
attended the meeting of the .4-H
club at Walkerton on Saturday.
This was Achievement Day for
"Cottons May Be Smart," Mrs.
Emerson, as district president,
brought greetings from the Bruce
South District of the Women's In-
stitute and presented three girls,
who had taken the full twelve pro-
jects of the course, with the Pro-
vincial Honour certificates and
pins, She also presented seven
girls, who, had taken six projects,
with the County Honour certifi-
cates and pins. '
The womens' group here has de-
sired to form a, 4-H group and Mrs.
Garnet Farrier and Mrs. Albert
Coultes have consented to be lead-
ers, and take the training course
on March 15 and 16, at Walker-
ton. A group will then be organized
beer and all girls who are, twelve
years old after March 1st, are in-
vited to join the club and come
out and take these popular and
worthwhile projects. "Fruits, Fresh
and Frozen," will be the project
for the spring months.
showed renewed interest in the
Foresters Hall by donating a new
stage curtain and working with the
Foresters for some other improve-
ments, In the early 1950's we spon-
sored the Huron County Hospitali-
zation Plan and have contributed
through showers and donations to
Huron County Children's Aid for
many years, We have shown our
Interest in the Wingham Hospital
in many ways through the years;
have conducted canvasses for the
Red Cross for 31 years and have
conducted two canvasses for the
Cancer Society.
Our members have put on pro-
grams at the County Home and
last year sponsored a birthday
party there, We have raised money
for many other causes and the
needs of refugees and other needy
people in the world always have
our aympathetic interest. In late
years we have brought about re-
duction of the speed of traffic
through our village and caused
signs to be erected north and south
of the village, In the Fifites we
have gained wider knowledge of
our province through our yearly
bus trips. Not long ago we cham-
pioned resistance to the encroach-
ments of daylight saving time in
this area for we feel it is a detri-
mental to the best interests of
Home and Country.
Now in the Sixties we have begun
two new projects -an interest in
the welfare of our local Boy Socuts
arid bringing of cheer to a patient
in Westminster Hospital. I am sure
that the inspiration of this 'anni-
versary celebration will stand out
as the treasured highlight of the
Sixties.
Our Women's Institute organiza-
tion might belikened to a mighty
tree with its branches large And
small spreading out throlugh all
the world giving strength and
leadership to the various communi-
ties they represent. Visitors to our
community sometimes compliment
us on our spirit of community co-
operation. I feel Belgrave Women's
Institute has done much in cultiva-
ting this quality and has con-
tributed' strength and leadership to
this community, The past fifty
years in our organization have
been been rewarding years. Let us
work to make the next fifty just
as, fine,
Add a cup of finely chopped
apple to pancake batter made with
about I. cup of flour, or to a batch
of standard muffins made with 2
cups flour. Serve with jam or
honey,
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Shrubs and perennials have also
been started. Young trees. were
planted on each side of the en-
trance in 1939, Memorial services
were begun in 1936 under Institute
sponsorship. Our latest contribu-
tion has been the cemetery bench.
Early in the Thirties a resolution
was passed, urging that music be
taught in the schools. Before the
Thirties ended music.in the schools
came to this area and with it our
Music Festival, which our organ-
ization supports by donation of two
shields for, rhythm band, The big
highlight of the Thirties was our
Silver Anniversary on June 5, 1936.
Second War Projects
The Forties brought again the
heartbreak 'of war so again the
members concentrated on t h e
needs of their country. It was the
'Institute who suggested to Reeve
Redmond the calling of a meeting
to organize a local Red Cross. Then
the Institute worked in close co-
operation with the Red Cross in
making jam, knitting, sewing,
quilting, raising money and send-
ing cheer to our boys at the front.
At the close of the war they back-
ed the Building Committee in their
efforts to arouse the interest of
the community in building the
Belgrave Memorial Community
Centre. They made donations to-
ward the building and on its com-
pletion in 1949 donated a piano,
lunch accommodations. and other
necessities. The Institute since
then has met in the arena rooms
and lately added swings and gravel
to the arena ground's,
During the Fifties our !concerns
have been divided between com-
munity projects and those farther
afield, 1950 marked the begin-
ning of our Tweedsmuir Book, with
its recording of the history of our,
community. During this period we
presented community concerts to
develop community talent and
Euchre Winners
At S.S. 9, Kinloss
WHITECHURCH—Mr. and Mrs.
Robert Purdon and Mr, and Mrs.
Robert Scott sponsored the euchre
on Friday night at S. S. No, 9,
Kinloss.
Miss Linda Coulter and James
Coultes hdkl high points, and Joyce
Walker and Earl Mayberry held
low points. Mrs, Lawrence Taylor
and .1, D, Beecroft held most lone
hands.
Mr. and Mrs. Lorne Scott and
Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Shiell sponsor
the next party in two weeks.
"aft I I
WA, WILL PURCHASE
NEW CHOIR GOWNS
WHITECHUROH • - The regular
meeting of the WMS of the United
Church was held on Wednesday at
the home Of Mrs. Garnet Farrier,
twriikeietrhpvtrhreeegstivadimil:,:aeaungdar owugpii with Mrs,lYtgirrti sa:Feca:rl-fl
to avri.s.E worship. .a Twenty-tworosirrhr t ladlesad ,
the
present.
Scripture lesson and Mrs, W. it,
Farrier led inpraDyaen
Tiffin
r,Mrs. Ezra
seholtz land Mrs.
wry n
"Near to the Heart of God,"
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SPORTSMEN DISCUSS
SPRING ACTIVITIES
Village Life
Mrs. Tiffin had charge of
chapter in the study book, "Tur
World," and spoke of the call far
freedom in Africa and the• great
effort to train Africans for differ-
ent positions, Mrs, E. H, Gros-
Itorth led in prayer.,
Mrs. Farrier spoke from the
study book, "The Ship Under the
Cross," and mentioned the vision
the great religious leaders had, and
how nations are awakening to that
vision of what Christ moans to all
men, and a desire to serve others
in many lands.
Mrs. 14111.1an Moore, president,
chaired the business period and
plans were made for the Easter
Thankoffering meeting and speak-
er, An invitation to the Presby.
terian Church for the Easter
Thankoffering meeting, to he held
on March 15th, was accepted;
Farrish Moffatt, of Langside, ti
be the speaker, Several thank you
notes were read.
Mrs, J. D. Beecroft spoke briefly
on "Stewardship," and Mrs, Moore
closed the meeting with prayer,
Mrs. Russell Purdon presided for
the WA. meeting that followed,
when the group decided to pur-
chase some new choir gowns,