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Clinton News-Record, 1948-04-15, Page 4PAGE FOUR • CLINTON NEWS-S'ECOIID THURSDAY, APRIL 35, 1948 omen's and Church:AtlaIrs ire Clinton Districl Local Players Lauded For Work in Festival The Arthur Circle Players of Knox Presbyterian Church were awarded the Goderich Dramatic Club Trophy fortheir presenta- tion of "Campbell of Kilmohr" at the club's first drama festival in Goderich last week. The trophy for the best actress went to Mrs. Floyd Lodge, and the Lions Club trophy for the best actor went to Ray Cooper, Adjudicator Was Dr. Robert Han- nah of the University of Western Ontario. Other clubs competing were; St, Pete'r's Dramatic Club; Goderich Women's Institute; On- tario Street United Church, Clin- ton; 'the Margaret Seager Club, and Ahmeelc Chapter, IODE. 'Brothers -in -Arms" Of the three plays presented on the final night, the first, "Broth- ers-in-Arms,"Dennis- on, byMerrill ors Arms, n on, presented by Ontario Street United Church, Clinton, received commendation from the adjudicat- or, who said the company had tackled a difficult play. The audience enjoyed the ridiculing of the self-importance and impa- tienc of "J. Altrus Browne" (Wil- liam Gould) by the back -woods- men "Syd White" (Ross Merrill) and "Charlie. Henderson" (Gerald Nelson), Miss Lois Connell play- ed the part of "Dorothea Browne," Wife of the young officer, The, play was directed by IVIrs. Ray Fear, with Elwin Merrill as play manager, 0 PRESBYTERIAN WMS The WMS of Clinton Presbyter ion Church will meet at the home ,l Mrs. Charles Clifton, on Tues- day afternoon, April 20, at three o'clock, i i O O O O= LADIES: Continued For One Week DRESS SALE 0 1 OUR ENTIRE STOCK OF BETTER,; E?• DRESSES GOES ON SALE AT UNBELIEVABLE LOW PRICES. Don't Take Our Word Come In and See For Yourself 0 0 V - SPECIAL - SATURDAY ONLY Ibex Blankets GREY — with Stripes o 54x80 itit! o $2.95 ea. 1,1 MARTINS-- o DEPT. - - - - STORE Phones: 36W - 36J 0 0 O 9 ° V I Bad 1 4 OIIte iS lime4al flame HIGH STREET, CLINTON The Fine Appointments of this Funeral Home are Beautiful and Appropriate, Among Which the Large, Pleasant Rooms and Electric Organ are Not the Least. There is No Extra Charge for Services Held Here Under Such Ideal Conditions. BALL BROTHERS WM. N. BALL D. G. BALL FUNERAL DIRECTORS PHONE 361W Ambulance Service PHONE 361.1 Listen to the "Messiah Quartet" over Radio Station CKNX Wednesdays and Fridays at 2.30 p.m. Hospital Aid Games Night Draws Many, Clinton Hospital 'Aid held' a very successful 'Games Night" in the Town Hall. Thursday evening last, with a large attendance. Play occupied the early part of the evening, followed by refreshments and a dance to the music of Ir - win's Orchestra. She president, Mrs. L. M. Mc- Kinnon, and Mrs. C. Sturdy, con- vener of the committee, made the Presentation of prizes to the "Marathon" winners — Mrs. Al Smith and Miss F. Schoenhals in bridge, and Mrs, John Wilson and Mrs. David Wilson for Five Hundred. Mrs, J. G. MacKinnon officiated at other presentations on the evening's results: bridge—ladies, Mrs. W. Rainton; gentlemen, Dr, W. A, Oakes; Five Hundred— ladies, Mrs. •James Chowen; gent- lemen, John Wilson; euchre— ladies, Mrs. A. J. McMurray; gentlemen, James E., Johnson; door prize, Mrs. C. H. Epps; draws — Miss Viola Fraser, Miss Maribelle Mackenzie, Mrs. John Wilson; special prize (bald head), Thomas W. Morgan. Prizes were donated by Miss Cuninghame, Miss F. Schoenhats, Mrs. C. H. Epps, Mrs. Twyford, Mrs. J. G. MacKinnon, Mrs, L. M. McKinnon. Donations were re- ceived from the Happy Workers' Club, $20 for maternity ward; Lafalot Club, $4.50; the former Home and School Club, $2.36. 17,"12'n em eats Announced Mr. and Mrs. Burton W. Kearns, Owen Sound, formerly of Clinton, wish to announce the engage- ment of their elder daughter, Lois Ethel Margaret, to Lloyd Fred- erick Etherington, elder son of Mr. and Mrs. Frederick W. Ether- ington, Stratford. The wedding will take place early in May. Church Directory St. Paul's Anglican Church REV. R. M. P. BULTEEL, Rector Mrs. Theodore Fremlia, Organist Mrs. J. G. MacKinnon, Choir Leader • SUNDAY, APRIL 18 8,30 a.m,—Holy Communion 11,00 a,m.—Morning Service and Sunday School 7.00 p.m. Evening Service Tuesday, 3 p.m.—W.A. at home of Misses Thompson Tuesday Bible Study at Rectory at 8 p.m. Thursday, 8 p.m.—Chancel Guild at home of Mrs. G.M. Counter. Ontario St. United Church REV. W, J. WOOLFIeEY, Minister B. J. Gibbings, Choir Leader • Mrs. E. Wended, Organist SUNDAY, APRIL 18 11,00 a.m.—Morning Worship, Sunday School Anniversary 12,15—Sunday School 7.00 p.m.—Evening Worship "Overcome Evil wtih Good" Baptist Church REV. A. FORSYTH, Minister Mrs, Ernest Adams, Organist J. R. Butler, Choir Leader • SUNDAY, APRIL 18 11.30 a,m.—Sunday School 7.00 p.m.—Evening Worship Everyone Welcome Presbyterian Church REV. D. J. LANE, Minister' Mrs. Bert Boyes, Organist and Choir Leader SUNDAY, APRIL 18 10.00 a,m,—Sunday School , 11.00 a.m.—Divine Worship, "Entering the Kingdom" 2.30 p.m.—Service at Bayfield All Welcome Wesley -Willis United Church REV. ANDREW LANE, Minister Mrs, Morgan 3, Agnew, Organist and Choir Leader Musical Honors MISS EILEEN GLIDDON, Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. D, E. Gliddon, R,R. 3, Clinton, won high honours at Stratford Musical Festival last week. On Wednes- day, Miss Gliddon ranked first with 84 points in a .piano solo class, 18 years and under. On Thursday, she came in second with 82 points, one point behind the winner, in a piano solo class, 19 years and under. On Friday even- ing, Miss Gilddon was among the seven first prize winners to com- pete for the St. Marys Trophy which was won by. Miss Elaine Keillpr, Wallacetown, Miss Gliddon has been a pupil of Mrs. E. Wendorf, Clinton, and is doing advance study work with Miss Cora 13. Ahrens, Stratford. SUNDAY, APRIL 18 11.00 a,tn.—Morning Service, Miss Patricia Chinnick, Chat- ham, London Conference delegate to the Oslo Youth Conference, last summer, will be the guest speaker. 12.15 -Sunday School 7.00 p,m.—Evening Worship, "Discipline" PERSONALS • • 111 1 Masonic "At Home" Proves Successful Worshipful Master R. T. Irwin, officers and members of Clinton Lodge A.F. and A.M. No. 84, were "at home" to their friends at a delightful gathering in Clin- ton Collegiate Auditorium Wed- nesday evening last. During the early part of the evening, bridge and euchre were played, the prizes being won as follows: bridge—ladies, high, Mrs. Ida Chowen; clow, Mrs. Smith; gentlemen, high, J .J. Zapfe; low, W. Finnemore; euchre lone hands, Mrs. R. E. Holmes; ladies— Miss Beatrice Gibson, Mrs. A Heesom; gentlemen: Reg. Cud - more; Fred Middleton. Buffet refreshments were 'serv- ed in the Gymnasium by the members of the Lodge, after which dancing, including many novelty numbers, was enjoyed to the music -6f Ken Wilbee's Or- chestra. o . St. Paul's Friendship Club Holds Meeting Miss Jean Lampman spent the weekend in Chatham. H. C. Johnson and O. M. John- son, Toronto, were renewing acquaintances ni town this week. Elwin Merrill and Benson Sut- ter were in London Monday even- ing attending the Spring Conven- tion of Middlesex Presbytery YPU. Miss Gertrude Holmes and Miss Janet McDonald, Ste. Anne de Bellevue, Que., spent a few days with the former's parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. S. R. Holmes. W. L. Whyte, Dr. J. W. Shaw. and Frank Fingland attended the annual meeting of the Ontario Liberal Association in Toronto the beginning of the week. Mr, and Mrs. William Grum- mett, Saskatoon, have been visit- ing their cousins, Mr. and Mrs, Chester Farquhar, and niece, Miss Kathleen Martin, and other relatives in Goderich, Clinton, and vicinity. Mr. George Gregory, Cooks- town, spent the weekend in town. On his return he was accomp- anied by Mrs. Gregory and Mrs. W. H. Hellyar, who will spend a couple of weeks with her sister. Mrs. F. Hudie, Mrs. L. Mc- Kinnon, Mrs. R. M. P. Bulteel, Mrs. R. G. Thompson, Mrs. C. Epps, 'Miss Alice Holmes and Mrs. Wilfred Colclough attended the 61st annual convention of the W.A. of Huron Diocese in London this week. Those from out-of-town attend- ing the funeral of the late W. H. Hellyar last week were Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Blight, Espanola; Mr, and Mrs, R. C. Greene and two children, Marilyn and Kirk, and Mr. Frank Greene, Avon, N. Y.; Brenton Hellyar, London; Fred Hellyar, Bowmanville; Mrs. Geo. Gregory, Cookstown and O. B. Moffatt, Ingersoll. Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Epps, Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Eppseand Ellwood Epps, Clinton, and Mr. and Mrs. M. 'E. Clarke and Mr. and Mrs. John Smith, Seaforth, were in London on Saturday attending the marriage of Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Epps' granddaughter, Maud Elsie Epps to Russell A. Wade, Mrs. E. H. Fops poured tea at her granddaughter's trousseau tea the Thursday prior to her mar- riage. Legion Auxiliary Hears School Nurse The Ladies' Auxiliary of the Canadian Legion met for its reg- ular meeting in the Legion Hall, on Monday evening, April 12. with a good attendance. During the business period it was decided to hold inc annual bazaar on Saturday, October 16, in the Council Chamber. The guest speaker of the even - ng was Miss Maribelle Mackenzie, who gate a most interesting mes- The regular monthly business ag on rehool N;,rsing in Huron c meeting of the Friendship Club of A new m"rube:,. Mrs, Frank St, Paul's Anglican Church was, Fingland, was initiated into the held at the home of Mrs. M. El - Ontario St. WA Holds April Meeting The April meeting of the WA of Ontario St. United Church was held on Tuesday afternoon, April 6, with a gond attendance. The president, Mrs. C. Venner, was in charge of the meeting. The hymn, "Come let us sing of a wonderful love," was sung followed by a Psalm being read and the Lord's Prayer repeated in unison. Nott, with the president, Mrs. E. Ellwood, in charge of both the devotional and busines parts of the meeting. The minutes of the last two meetings were read and adopted and the financial report given. Plans for the Blossom Tea were the main features discussed in the busines period. It was decided to hold the tea May 29. Further notice will appear in the local paper at a later date. Mrs. M. Elliott gave an inter- esting reading on "How well they remember Mamma." A letter of thanks from the Indian Mission School at White Fish Lake for clothing received from the Club was read by Mrs. Bulteel. The next meeting will be held at the home of Mrs, Agnes May- hew, Wednesday evening, Apr. 21, Young Mothers' Study Group Holds Meeting Mrs. Gordon Ross conducted most efficiently a well-prepared evening's program for the March meeting of Young Mothers' Study Group of Wesley -Willis Church Mrs. Ross' pleasing and clearly directed attitude cast an enjoyablo atmosphere throughout the entire meeting. Mrs. James McLaren, at whose home the meeting was held, warmly welcomed the members and her gracious hospitality throughout climaxed another of those worthy Young Mothers' gatherings. A lovely feature, peculiarly applicable to this group, is that every meeting is graced by visit- ing mothers of young children for their first attendance, and at this March meeting, Mrs. Ross supervised' an half-hour intro- ductory social .session. Prayer, hymns and Bible read- ings conveyed the great Easter theme in the devotional period. Mrs, William Murch, in absence of secretary -treasurer Mrs. A. E. Douglas, read minutes, acting as secretary pro tem. A short busi- ness session was run off. Mrs. J. Waldron will be in charge of April meeting, Tuesday, April 27, at home of Mrs, N. W. Trewartha. During the lively discussional period the following subjects were presented: "Three ways to be happy" — memorize something good each day; see something beautiful each day; do something helpful each day—by Mrs. How- ard Currie. Mrs, Ross introduced subject matter, "Talking in Class Rooms," followed by Mrs. McLaren pre- senting "Stop Shoving Your Child", and Mrs. Glen Lockhart, "Help, Be a Right Guy." The meeting closed with use of hymn 394, Mrs. McLaren presided at piano: throughout. Two brisk and thought-provoking contests were conducted after which an enjoyable cup of tea and lunch. served by Mrs. McLaren, assisted by Mrs. Kingswell, brought a very worthwhile evening to a close To Mrs. Ross, and Mrs. McLaren organization. Following the meet- ing. delicious refreshments were served and a social halt hour wax enjoyed. Ontario St. Girls' Club Holds Meeting The April meeting of the Girls' Club of Ontario St. United Church" was held at the home of Miss Courtice on Thursday evening last. The meeting opened by the pre:.ident reading a poem "Begin To -day." The devotional period. was in charge of Mrs. N. Tyndall a: n Mrs C. Asincn, 'rhe followi•.,';,,uogramene was ❑iven: a Missionaiy reading, "My 'i'wo Canadian ISlethers," Miss E. Wiltse; piano solo. Mrs. C. Brown; two solos "Little Fellow with his Mammy's Eyes" and "Kashmiri Song," Miss E. Wiltse; reading, on teh life of Albert Sweitzer and his work in Africa, Miss Courtice. Lunch was served by Miss Courtice and• Mrs, H, Ptnmsteol anti a social time ,vas enjoyed The meeting closed with the Mi.z- pah Benediction, WI District Annual To Be Held June 8 (By our Hensel' correspondent) • The District Executive meeting of South Huron Women's Insti- tutes was held in the Town Hall, Hensel', Monday evening, April 5, with branches represented from Crediton, Hurondale, Zurich, Sea - forth, Kippen East, Eiimville, Exeter Juniors, Grand Bend and. Hensall. Mrs. Gordon Papple district president, was in the chair. Much discussion centred around the district annual which will be held this year in the Evangelical Church, Zurich, June 8. Each Institute submitted a roll call, and a suitable roll call was chosen to which each Institute responded. The ,guest speaker will be Miss Hamilton from the Women's In- stitute Branch, Toronto, and other speakers will be present, A letter of thanks was read from the Women's Penman Col- lege, Alringdon, England, expres- sing thanks for sheets and pillow slips sent to them, Each Institute forwarded one pair of sheets and one pair of pillow slips, A welcome was extended to Elimville Institute, newly organ- ized which makes nine branches in all. Mrs Alvin Moir, Mrs. Earl Mitchell, Hurondale, and Mrs. Glen MacLean, Kippen, con- tributed pleasing readings. A social hour was spent and refresh- ments served. Mrs. Woolfrey conducted the devotional period reading the Scripture lesson andafter the hymn "Jesus call us o'er the tumult" closed with prayer. During the business period, re- ports were read from all com- mittees. There were 37 calls on the sick and.shut-ins. The ladies of St. James' Ward are to serve for the month of May. .. Mrs. George Falconer ,gave a humorous reading entitled "The Ladies Aid help the war.. effort." Miss Joyce Hawkins sang and played several selections on her electric guitars Both numbers were much enjoyed by ,ell. The meeting closed by singing "Jesus, Keep me near the Cross" and prayer. A social hart flour was enjoyed when dainty refreshments were served by the ladies of St, John's Ward. o- CLINTON W. 1. The regular monthly meeting of Clinton Women's Institute will to held in the Board Room of the Agricultural office, on Thursday, April 22. AU members are asked to be present and visitors will be welcome. e Summer Employment Plan for RCAF Vets The RCAF 's summer employment scheme under which Air Force veto:- ons attending Canadian universities returned to their old service for the all present expressed their grail- bsemener months last year as reserve rude in their customary. merry officers, is to, be continued this year manner, on an expanded basis Window Draperies Have Any Of Your Rooms The Doldrums? Look to your Windows, and give them a Tonle. Nothing will do more to stimulate the 'appear- ance of your home than harmionizhag col- orful draperies We have now on idispla.y for your coirsM ration, a Delightful ;Assort- ment of: MARQUISETTES NETS • "MONKSCLOTH HOMESPUNS BROCADES CHINTZES Many patterns and materials most suitable for slipcovers. IRWIN'S /I�`INNN�fNK'tJC�IMMMIV 4'1 IF YOUR CLOTHES Are not becoming to you ' They should be corning to us! Three-piece Suits and Top Coats . $1.00 Ladies' Suits and Coats L00 Dresses .90 4' .Sb ;t L adies• ' Coats, dyed 3.50 s 4- to 5=Day Service We Press While U Welt i _£ Gliddon's Press Shop We Call for and Deliver Phe 115 Clinton onliar aiiftwaimmeaft01104"011~111 COMING! • THE EVENT OF THE SEASON • Thursday, April 29 HOSPITAL, AID THEATRE FROLIC ROXY..THEATRE CLINTON SPONSORED BY CLINTON LIONS CLUB through the kihvd co-operation of H. J. Sutherland and Roxy Theatre staff SEE A GOOD SHOW .. . . < . WIN A PRIZE, and Help The Hospital Aid Campaign WATCH THIS SPACE FOR FURTHER IDETAILS NEXT WEEK. 16b -17x I3artliff's Milk Loaf The Same Delicious and Nutritious Loaf as Always =- White, Brown and Cracked Wheat Now ---13 c Bartliff Bros. Phone 1 Bakers and Confectionery ' Clinton PERSONALS • • 111 1 Masonic "At Home" Proves Successful Worshipful Master R. T. Irwin, officers and members of Clinton Lodge A.F. and A.M. No. 84, were "at home" to their friends at a delightful gathering in Clin- ton Collegiate Auditorium Wed- nesday evening last. During the early part of the evening, bridge and euchre were played, the prizes being won as follows: bridge—ladies, high, Mrs. Ida Chowen; clow, Mrs. Smith; gentlemen, high, J .J. Zapfe; low, W. Finnemore; euchre lone hands, Mrs. R. E. Holmes; ladies— Miss Beatrice Gibson, Mrs. A Heesom; gentlemen: Reg. Cud - more; Fred Middleton. Buffet refreshments were 'serv- ed in the Gymnasium by the members of the Lodge, after which dancing, including many novelty numbers, was enjoyed to the music -6f Ken Wilbee's Or- chestra. o . St. Paul's Friendship Club Holds Meeting Miss Jean Lampman spent the weekend in Chatham. H. C. Johnson and O. M. John- son, Toronto, were renewing acquaintances ni town this week. Elwin Merrill and Benson Sut- ter were in London Monday even- ing attending the Spring Conven- tion of Middlesex Presbytery YPU. Miss Gertrude Holmes and Miss Janet McDonald, Ste. Anne de Bellevue, Que., spent a few days with the former's parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. S. R. Holmes. W. L. Whyte, Dr. J. W. Shaw. and Frank Fingland attended the annual meeting of the Ontario Liberal Association in Toronto the beginning of the week. Mr, and Mrs. William Grum- mett, Saskatoon, have been visit- ing their cousins, Mr. and Mrs, Chester Farquhar, and niece, Miss Kathleen Martin, and other relatives in Goderich, Clinton, and vicinity. Mr. George Gregory, Cooks- town, spent the weekend in town. On his return he was accomp- anied by Mrs. Gregory and Mrs. W. H. Hellyar, who will spend a couple of weeks with her sister. Mrs. F. Hudie, Mrs. L. Mc- Kinnon, Mrs. R. M. P. Bulteel, Mrs. R. G. Thompson, Mrs. C. Epps, 'Miss Alice Holmes and Mrs. Wilfred Colclough attended the 61st annual convention of the W.A. of Huron Diocese in London this week. Those from out-of-town attend- ing the funeral of the late W. H. Hellyar last week were Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Blight, Espanola; Mr, and Mrs, R. C. Greene and two children, Marilyn and Kirk, and Mr. Frank Greene, Avon, N. Y.; Brenton Hellyar, London; Fred Hellyar, Bowmanville; Mrs. Geo. Gregory, Cookstown and O. B. Moffatt, Ingersoll. Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Epps, Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Eppseand Ellwood Epps, Clinton, and Mr. and Mrs. M. 'E. Clarke and Mr. and Mrs. John Smith, Seaforth, were in London on Saturday attending the marriage of Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Epps' granddaughter, Maud Elsie Epps to Russell A. Wade, Mrs. E. H. Fops poured tea at her granddaughter's trousseau tea the Thursday prior to her mar- riage. Legion Auxiliary Hears School Nurse The Ladies' Auxiliary of the Canadian Legion met for its reg- ular meeting in the Legion Hall, on Monday evening, April 12. with a good attendance. During the business period it was decided to hold inc annual bazaar on Saturday, October 16, in the Council Chamber. The guest speaker of the even - ng was Miss Maribelle Mackenzie, who gate a most interesting mes- The regular monthly business ag on rehool N;,rsing in Huron c meeting of the Friendship Club of A new m"rube:,. Mrs, Frank St, Paul's Anglican Church was, Fingland, was initiated into the held at the home of Mrs. M. El - Ontario St. WA Holds April Meeting The April meeting of the WA of Ontario St. United Church was held on Tuesday afternoon, April 6, with a gond attendance. The president, Mrs. C. Venner, was in charge of the meeting. The hymn, "Come let us sing of a wonderful love," was sung followed by a Psalm being read and the Lord's Prayer repeated in unison. Nott, with the president, Mrs. E. Ellwood, in charge of both the devotional and busines parts of the meeting. The minutes of the last two meetings were read and adopted and the financial report given. Plans for the Blossom Tea were the main features discussed in the busines period. It was decided to hold the tea May 29. Further notice will appear in the local paper at a later date. Mrs. M. Elliott gave an inter- esting reading on "How well they remember Mamma." A letter of thanks from the Indian Mission School at White Fish Lake for clothing received from the Club was read by Mrs. Bulteel. The next meeting will be held at the home of Mrs, Agnes May- hew, Wednesday evening, Apr. 21, Young Mothers' Study Group Holds Meeting Mrs. Gordon Ross conducted most efficiently a well-prepared evening's program for the March meeting of Young Mothers' Study Group of Wesley -Willis Church Mrs. Ross' pleasing and clearly directed attitude cast an enjoyablo atmosphere throughout the entire meeting. Mrs. James McLaren, at whose home the meeting was held, warmly welcomed the members and her gracious hospitality throughout climaxed another of those worthy Young Mothers' gatherings. A lovely feature, peculiarly applicable to this group, is that every meeting is graced by visit- ing mothers of young children for their first attendance, and at this March meeting, Mrs. Ross supervised' an half-hour intro- ductory social .session. Prayer, hymns and Bible read- ings conveyed the great Easter theme in the devotional period. Mrs, William Murch, in absence of secretary -treasurer Mrs. A. E. Douglas, read minutes, acting as secretary pro tem. A short busi- ness session was run off. Mrs. J. Waldron will be in charge of April meeting, Tuesday, April 27, at home of Mrs, N. W. Trewartha. During the lively discussional period the following subjects were presented: "Three ways to be happy" — memorize something good each day; see something beautiful each day; do something helpful each day—by Mrs. How- ard Currie. Mrs, Ross introduced subject matter, "Talking in Class Rooms," followed by Mrs. McLaren pre- senting "Stop Shoving Your Child", and Mrs. Glen Lockhart, "Help, Be a Right Guy." The meeting closed with use of hymn 394, Mrs. McLaren presided at piano: throughout. Two brisk and thought-provoking contests were conducted after which an enjoyable cup of tea and lunch. served by Mrs. McLaren, assisted by Mrs. Kingswell, brought a very worthwhile evening to a close To Mrs. Ross, and Mrs. McLaren organization. Following the meet- ing. delicious refreshments were served and a social halt hour wax enjoyed. Ontario St. Girls' Club Holds Meeting The April meeting of the Girls' Club of Ontario St. United Church" was held at the home of Miss Courtice on Thursday evening last. The meeting opened by the pre:.ident reading a poem "Begin To -day." The devotional period. was in charge of Mrs. N. Tyndall a: n Mrs C. Asincn, 'rhe followi•.,';,,uogramene was ❑iven: a Missionaiy reading, "My 'i'wo Canadian ISlethers," Miss E. Wiltse; piano solo. Mrs. C. Brown; two solos "Little Fellow with his Mammy's Eyes" and "Kashmiri Song," Miss E. Wiltse; reading, on teh life of Albert Sweitzer and his work in Africa, Miss Courtice. Lunch was served by Miss Courtice and• Mrs, H, Ptnmsteol anti a social time ,vas enjoyed The meeting closed with the Mi.z- pah Benediction, WI District Annual To Be Held June 8 (By our Hensel' correspondent) • The District Executive meeting of South Huron Women's Insti- tutes was held in the Town Hall, Hensel', Monday evening, April 5, with branches represented from Crediton, Hurondale, Zurich, Sea - forth, Kippen East, Eiimville, Exeter Juniors, Grand Bend and. Hensall. Mrs. Gordon Papple district president, was in the chair. Much discussion centred around the district annual which will be held this year in the Evangelical Church, Zurich, June 8. Each Institute submitted a roll call, and a suitable roll call was chosen to which each Institute responded. The ,guest speaker will be Miss Hamilton from the Women's In- stitute Branch, Toronto, and other speakers will be present, A letter of thanks was read from the Women's Penman Col- lege, Alringdon, England, expres- sing thanks for sheets and pillow slips sent to them, Each Institute forwarded one pair of sheets and one pair of pillow slips, A welcome was extended to Elimville Institute, newly organ- ized which makes nine branches in all. Mrs Alvin Moir, Mrs. Earl Mitchell, Hurondale, and Mrs. Glen MacLean, Kippen, con- tributed pleasing readings. A social hour was spent and refresh- ments served. Mrs. Woolfrey conducted the devotional period reading the Scripture lesson andafter the hymn "Jesus call us o'er the tumult" closed with prayer. During the business period, re- ports were read from all com- mittees. There were 37 calls on the sick and.shut-ins. The ladies of St. James' Ward are to serve for the month of May. .. Mrs. George Falconer ,gave a humorous reading entitled "The Ladies Aid help the war.. effort." Miss Joyce Hawkins sang and played several selections on her electric guitars Both numbers were much enjoyed by ,ell. The meeting closed by singing "Jesus, Keep me near the Cross" and prayer. A social hart flour was enjoyed when dainty refreshments were served by the ladies of St, John's Ward. o- CLINTON W. 1. The regular monthly meeting of Clinton Women's Institute will to held in the Board Room of the Agricultural office, on Thursday, April 22. AU members are asked to be present and visitors will be welcome. e Summer Employment Plan for RCAF Vets The RCAF 's summer employment scheme under which Air Force veto:- ons attending Canadian universities returned to their old service for the all present expressed their grail- bsemener months last year as reserve rude in their customary. merry officers, is to, be continued this year manner, on an expanded basis Window Draperies Have Any Of Your Rooms The Doldrums? Look to your Windows, and give them a Tonle. Nothing will do more to stimulate the 'appear- ance of your home than harmionizhag col- orful draperies We have now on idispla.y for your coirsM ration, a Delightful ;Assort- ment of: MARQUISETTES NETS • "MONKSCLOTH HOMESPUNS BROCADES CHINTZES Many patterns and materials most suitable for slipcovers. IRWIN'S /I�`INNN�fNK'tJC�IMMMIV 4'1 IF YOUR CLOTHES Are not becoming to you ' They should be corning to us! Three-piece Suits and Top Coats . $1.00 Ladies' Suits and Coats L00 Dresses .90 4' .Sb ;t L adies• ' Coats, dyed 3.50 s 4- to 5=Day Service We Press While U Welt i _£ Gliddon's Press Shop We Call for and Deliver Phe 115 Clinton onliar aiiftwaimmeaft01104"011~111 COMING! • THE EVENT OF THE SEASON • Thursday, April 29 HOSPITAL, AID THEATRE FROLIC ROXY..THEATRE CLINTON SPONSORED BY CLINTON LIONS CLUB through the kihvd co-operation of H. J. Sutherland and Roxy Theatre staff SEE A GOOD SHOW .. . . < . WIN A PRIZE, and Help The Hospital Aid Campaign WATCH THIS SPACE FOR FURTHER IDETAILS NEXT WEEK. 16b -17x