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The Wingham Advance Times, 1935-04-25, Page 1'Single •Copies :Five tents V.PiinaVON With Which Is Amalgamated The Gerrie Vidette and Wroxeter News., WINGHAM, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, APRIL 25th, 1935, .ST. ANDREW'S W.M.S. EASTER MEETING .11/liss Mae Williamson Gave Interest ing Talk. The W. -M. S, of St, Andrew's Pres- 'byterian Church held their Easter Thank -Offering meeting on Wednes- day afternoon last week in the audi torium of the church, The President, Mrs. H. McGee, was in the chair. The •Scripture reading was taken by Mrs. C.%MacLean and prayers were off- ered by Mrs. J. W. McKjbbon, Miss M. Anderson, Mrs, George Wilson, Mrs, J. Tervitt .and .Mrs, Hammond. .Mrs. D. Rae and Miss F. Wilson fav- oured with a duet which was much ,appreciated; The guest speaker was Miss Mae 'Williamson, the society's own mis- sic:nary, who is home on furloguh. Miss •Williamson gave a ver.' inter- esting talk on the work she carries on every day in the school among the Bhilsat Amkhut, india. 'rhe meeting closed with the repeating of the Lord's prayer and prayer by Mrs: Kenneth MaeLean. Following the close of the meeting lunch was served in the sunday school sroom and a.social half hour enjoyed. LOCAL AND PERSONAL Work Shoes for hard service $1.98 'to $2.98, at Greer's, Mr, Bruce Edgar, of Toronto, spent the week -end in town. Miss Phyllis Johns is spending the Easter holidays in Toronto... Miss Mary Hart spent the week- end Avith her parents in Arthur. Mr. Dan Gillies spent the week -end with his parents in St. Thomas. Mr. Robt, Alien spent the week -end with his son, Jack, in North Bay. Mr, George Brackenbury, of Port spent Good Friday in town. Footwear that combines fashion with economy at Greer's Shoe Store. Miss Jean Ramsay, of Paris, is via., iting with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. .A. Ramsay. Mr.• W, McPadzean, of Western 'University, spent the week -end at his 'home here. Mr. .Harold Mills; of Ottawa, was the guest of his parents, Mr; and Mrs. 3. A. Mills. Dr. and Mrs, A. W. Irwin and (tau- ghter spent the week -end with rela- tives in Oakville. Mr. and Mrs. L. G. Jones and baby .of Toronto, spent the week -end with the latter's parents. :Mrs W. R. 'Hamilton is visiting with her Mother, Mrs. Washburn in 1-1-arristnn this week. Mr. Durward Preston. of Kithceper, spent the week -end with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. F. 0. Preston. Mayor J. W. and Mrs. Hanna and son, John, spent the week -end in Woodstock and Grand Bend. Miss Betty 'Walker, of Bancroft, is spending the Easter vacation with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Walker. Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Sinclair and Miss Elsie Stewart, of Toroato, vis- ited Dr. and Mrs, R. L. Stewart over Easter. Miss Olive Campbell of MacDonald Hall, Guelph, spent the Easter week- end with her mother, Mrs. Geo. Caulk - shank. 'Misses Ann and Florence Barber, of Toronto, are speuding the Easter 'vacation with, their mother, Mrs. C. Baeber, Mr, Arthur Henderson, of Denbigh, Ont., is spending the week \rah his father, Mr. W. J. Henderson, Wing - ham Jet. Mr. George Graham; formerly on the ,local staff of the Bank of Corn - /tierce, was a visitor in town over the weekend... Mr. and IfIrs, George G. Rintoul and children motored up from Detroit to attend the, funeral of their. nephew, Paddy .gcNevin. Mr. 'Foot was friendly with Bumpy Bunion and Burny Cellos until Cress Corn and Bunion Salves were sold by McKibbon's Drug Store. Mr ;arid Mrs, Hefty Saunders and Mr. and Mrs,- S. E. McLachlan and family, of Toronto, spent theweek end with Mr. Isaac Walker, Mrs,- D. A. Norris . and daughters, Jean and Stella, of Toronto, are vis- iting with Mr. and Mrs.. C. Kingan. Kathleen and Walter' Kalbfleish, of Tavistock, are also guests at the same home. • Mr, Walton MeKibbon, of Western ' University, spent the week -end with his parents, Mr. and Mts. 5. W. Mc- Kibbon, Mr, Charles Meltibbon, of Toronto is spending this week'at his home. UNITED. CHURCH EASTER SERVICES a A congregation that filled to capac- ity the auditorium and overflowed in- to the galleries gathered in the Unit- ed Church for the Easter Communion on Sunday morning, At the Consecra- tion Service that preceded the Com- munion Service, the Minister and Ses- sion welcomed into the fellowship, of the Chnrch, twelve new members by transfer from other con•gregations, and twenty-eight on first confession of their faith in. Christ The Minister, Rev. 5, F. Anderson, took as his theme the message 'of the solo "If He Came"so expressively sung by Miss Jean Christie, contralto soloist of the choir, and endeavored to answer the 'question "If Christ came into our midst this Eastertide, what would He find'?" In the afternoon, a ehildren's choir of 50 voices, under the leadership of Mr. Frank HoWson, presented in solo, quartette and chorus, •assisted by the S. S. Orchestra and Miss Isabel Rah- kiak as reader, the. beautiful Easter Cantata, "The Easter Gift" Its spirit- ual mesSage had a deep effect on the large audience that gathered to share in it. In theevening, the choir of tlie church, under the leadership of Mr, J. H. Christie, with Miss Tena Reid at the organ, presented' the Easter Message in Anthem, solo and choral hymn, the Minister giving a brief mes- sage on the theme "When Christ Sang". Both the morning and evening ord- ers of worship were broadcast over 10BP. Dance Well Attended The Easter dance held in the coun- cil chambers on Monday night under the auspices of Wingham Fire Bri- gade was well attended. The music by Arthur's Radio Orchestra was very much enjoyed. Preesnting Play at Belgrave Trinity Church, Belgrave,, will pre- sent the 3 -act comedy play, of St. Pet- er's, Lucknnw, "Enter the Prodigal" in the Foresters' Hall, -Belgrave, on Monday, April 29th, at 8 P.m. Admis- sion 25c and 15c. Come andgive your- self a treat. Dance Friday Night Ozzie 'Williams' 10 -Piece. Orchestra, formerly of the Embassy Club, Tor- onto, will supply the music for the Baseball Club dance on Friday night of the week in the aromuries. Con- tinuous dancing from 9 p.m. This should be the outstanding dance that has been held here in years. Admis- sion $1.00 per couple, extra lady 35c, C.W.L. Elect Officers • The following is the result of the election of officers of Catholic Wo- men's League for the ensuing year: Past Pres., Mrs. Patrick Gibbons; Pres., Mrs. Jno. Lockeridge; lst vice Pres., Mrs. Robt. Sproule; 2nd vice Pres., Mrs. 'Wm. Forgie; 3rd vice Pres:, Mrs. Alf Lockeridge; Treas.,- Mrs. 13. Beninger; Sec'y., Mrs. Pat- rick Gibbons. WEDDINGS Ross - Agnew A pretty home wedding was solem- nized at Lucknow, on Monday after- noon, when in the presence of about twenty guests, Miss Gertrude Agnew, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Agnew of Glasgow, Scotland, became the bride of Mr, Robert Ross, of Lacktiow. The cereniony was performed by the Rev, William Patterson, of Aly - tiler, formerly of Knox Presbyterian Church,: Bluevale, and took place un- der an arch of -evergreen and White The bride, who was given in, mar- riage by Mr, A. Newhiggiag, of Wes - ten, was -,.gowned m a frock of Merina :Blue crepe, and. carried a bouquet of Ophelia Roses and Carnations. • Following the wedding, dinner serv- ed in the dining room tastefully dec- orated with pink sweet peas and ros- es, the bride and bridegroom left for a short trip, the bride travellingain a Navy Blue suit with matching acces- sories: 'On their reture they will ieL side in Lackn'Ove. . Among the oeteof,town guests Were Mr, and Mrs. W. Kerr, Stratford Mr, and Mts. A. Newbigging, Miss Thompson and Mr. Byers, of Weston, Mr, and Mrs: D. j„Falconer, Mr, and Mrs, Alex. Mowbray and Mr, and Mrs, A. D. Smith, Bluevale., . FORMER WINGHAM BUSINESSMAN PASSES Walter H. Gr eet:4 Rainy River, Was One of Winghana's Prominent Citizens, It was with deep regret that the news of the 'passing on Thursday, Ap- ril 18th, of Walter H. Green, Rainy River, in his 80th year, was received here. Mr. Green, during his residence. here, was one of the most prominent businessmen in the town. He was born in Huron Township, corning to Wingham 'at the age of 18. He start- ed work here as a earpenter with Har- ry Carr. He, with others, founded the 'Lltdon Furniture'Company in1886 and the factory commenced operations the following year. In 1889 he started the first electric light plant here which was sold to the town in 1908. He was chairman of the building committee of the Methodist Church at the time, the present 'United Church was built, He also erected many of the boasts, in town, among which is a row of houses on the north end of Leopold Street. In 1909 he left Wingham and took • up residence in Rainy River. He took an active interest in the life of that town; conducting an electric light plant there which was later sold to the town. He was also engaged in the pulp industry in that district, Surviving besides his widow, for- merly Margaret MacTavish of Huron Township, is one son, Harry, Princi- pal of the High School at Fort Wil- liam, and one daughter, Mrs. Lizzie Bullock, at home. The body is being brought to Wing - ham for burial,. Service will be con- ductel by Rev. J. F. Anderson in the Wingham United Church at 2.30 p.m. on Thursday, April 25th. REMEMBER You had better send your order for whatever number of copies of the His- torical Review of 'Wingham you re- quire. T. J. McLean has given: a very great deal of time completing this 24 - page paper. It will be well illustrated with pic- tures of old places and people. He would like addresses of any old-tim- ers so he may write them. Do not delay, orders are coming in every day, Single copies 50c; five copies $2.25; ten copies $4.00. Orders may either be sent direct to Mr. McLean or to this- office. LOCAL AND PERSONAL Mr. Harold Kitchen spent the week. end at his home in Strathroy. Mr, 5. M. Town, Pt. Huron, Mich.' spent the week -end with friends in town. Shoe Repairing—For neat work and at lowest' prices, try Greer's Shoe Store, Miss Alice Williamson of Kitchen er, is spending the Easter vacation at her home here. Miss Barbara Holmes, of Goderich is spending the holidays with Mr. and Mrs. H. C. MacLean, Miss Winnifred Smith, of Toronto, is spending the Easter holidays with Miss Dorothy- Armitage; Mary Helen and Jean Schaefer, of Goderich, are visiting with their grandmother, Mrs. J, .McCool. Miss Jean and Master George Town visited for a week at the home of Dr, and Mrs. Roy Smith, of Detroit. Ur. and Mrs. Geo, McKay and dau- ghter, Mary Elizabeth, of Hamilton, spent the week -end with relatives in town. Mr. and Mrs. 5. H, Crawford spent the week -end With the latter's par- ents, Dr, and Mrs. Brown, at Wood- stock, Master Joe •Burke, of Listowel, is spending his Raster holidays with his grandparettts, Mr. and Mrs. R, H. Mrs. W, F. Burgman, Billie and Ruth, are spending the Easter vaca- tion with her 'sisters,' Mrs., Grant, of 'Windsor, :Mrs W. vy. Armstrong and son, Craig, are spending the Easter vaca- tion with her moiher, Ivfis VI7, L. Craig, Toronto, Mrand gre, Frank Ford and 'den- ghtereof Hanoyer; were guests of the former's parents, Dia' and Mrs. A. T. Ford, over the week -end.' 11/Iissea Margaret and Jean Mitchell attended ,the funeral of .their grand mother, Mrs". J. J. Mitthell en Friday and rentailied over the weekend with their parents, . gr. and Mrs, 5. gitchell. • • Additional Locals on Page Pour PATRIOTIC SERVICE SUNDAY, MAY 5th Proceeds In Aid Of Cancer Fund , On Sunday .evening, May 5th, at 8.30 o'clock a patriotic' service will be held in the Town Hall in connection with the .Twenty -Fifth Anniversary of the accession of their Majesties, King George and Queen Mary to the throne. The local Ministerial Assoc- iation will have charge aof this meet- ing. Pell particulans will be announced in next weeks paper. A silver collect- ion will be taken which will be don- ated to the King George V, Jubilee Cancer Fund in Canada. HALF HOLIDAYS START NEXT WEEK The Wednesday half holidays which will beobserved by the local stores from Alay lst to the end of October, will commence next week and be held each week clurin • this period except on weeks when i. public holiday oc- curs. EARTHQUAKE SHAKES ISLAND OF FORMOSA Reports from Taihoku, Formosa, tell of a violent earthquake on Mon- day that left the island of Formosa a stalking' ground of death and ter- rific destruction with populous cities haruins and entire valleys devastated. It is reported that 2700 persons were killed and 11,000 injured. There are many Canadian Mission- aries on this' island, but it is reported all are safe. Authorities estimated 12,122 houses Subscriptions $2.00 Per Year - YOUNG PEOPLE'S RALLY HELD HERE Many Young People's Societies Were Guests of Local. Society At the regular ,xneeting of the Y. P. S. of the 'United Ceara, held on Monday evening, the society had as their guests, members, from the fol- lowing societies, Gorrie, Wroxeter, Whitechurch, Brisk Church, St. Hel- ens, Brussels and. Fordwich. The pres- ident, Miss Yvonne McPherson, had charge for the opening exercises. The Roll Call, which was by committees, was made by Wilbur Tiffin. After ex- tending a hearty -welcome to the vis- iting societies,. the president called up- on the Gorrie society to take charge of the •devotional period, which was under the leadership 6f Lloyd Ashton. Accompanying the music onthe vi- olin "0. Lamb, of God", played by J. Morris Christie ,of the local society, a Meditation was given by Miss Ev- elyn Dane, after which the Scripture reading Wks' taken by the leader. A very appropriate solo rendered by Miss Evelyn Stephens, accompanied by Miss Janet Ruttan, was much en - *yea Alexander Hamilton ledin prayer, followed with a Meditation by Elmer Butt on the hymn "When Survey the Wondrous Cross," played by Mr. Christie, with a spotlight light- ing the cross. Rev. J. F. Anderson, of the local organization, was the speaker, and af- ter extending a welcome to the visit- ors, annonuced his subject, "The New Life" using the words of Jesus for his text, "I ani come that ye may have life, and have it more abundant." He pointed out, that we are to develop our minds and hearts and throw off had been destroyed by the aeries of Jthe unclean and develop the spiritual shocks. Brick and concrete structures !power of life. in the cities of Taihoku, capital of the province, Naihoslio, Kamioka, Shimi- zugia, 13yoritzU and elsewhere under the jarring blows of the temblors. At least another 11,346 houses were dam- aged in the disaster, it was estimated. Good News!. The Rexall Original One Cent Sale opportunity to save 50%—is coming next week at McKibbon's Drug Store. Illustrated Lecture On Scotland The Rev. Wm.' Allan, Dovercourt Road Presbyterian Church, will give his illustrated lecture entitled, "A Pilgrimage through Bonnie Scotland" in St, Andrews Church here ,on Mon- day evening, April 29th, at 8 p. Also a program of popular Scottish songs. Admission .25 cents. Students and children 10 cents. - Women's Institute Will. Meet April 25 The annual meeting of the 'Wo- men's Institute will be held le the Council Chamber on Thursday after- noon, April 25th, at 2.30 o'clock. Re- ports of the work done during the year will be given by the standing committees. Roll call will be answer- ed by the payment of fees. Officers for the year will be elected and pro- gram planned for the year. A good attendance is asked for. HIGH SCHOOL • EASTER EXAMS FORM IA Agriculture Class I --C. Cantelon, D. Armitage, J. Cruickshank, Class II—L. Elliott, J.. Elliott. Class III—E. Falconer, W. David- son, A. Lillow. Credit—j, Lee, E. Gamble, R. Case - more, L. Dark, M. Forsythe, G. Jon- es, 13. Collar, L. Fuller, F. Edgar, Fail—M. Frisby, M. Anderson, W. Edgar, H. Mahood, M. Boman, D. Holmes. Geography Class T—(D, Armitaege, C. Cante- lon), L. Dark Class II—(J. Crnilcshanks, E, Gam- ble), 5, Elliott, Class Jones, T. Lee, W. Da- vidson, Credit—W. Edgar, A. Lillow, 13. Falconer, R. Casemore, L Elliott, M, Foraythe, (M, Frisby, D. Holmes), Pail—L. Fidler, M. Anderson, F. Edgar, H. Mahood, M. Bosnian, Art Class I ---D. Armitage, H. Mahood. Class TT—J, Lee, 5. Cruikshank, A. Lillow, L. Elliott, C. Cantelon. Class Elliott; M. Forsyth, M. Andersen), L, Fuller, E. Falconer, E, Gamble, R. Casemore. Credit—D. Holmes, Te Dark, G. jo 0 es, (Continued on Page Tivo) Refreshments were served by the local society, during which time the presideut called upon Rev. _LW, But- ton, of Gorrie, who was the Only vis- iting pastor ,and who expressed his appreciation of being able to be pres- ent. ,The gathering then,formed in the customary Friendship Circle and was dismissed with the benediction. NOTICE As the weekly half holidays com- metice next week it will be necessary for us to have the Advance -Times out a half-day earlier than usual. Will advertisers please have their copy in by Monday afternoon, and corres- pundents as early as possible. Your co-operation will be greatly apprec- iated.. , Attending Shooting Match Night Constable Bert Platt, who is a fine shot with the revolver, is at- tending today (Wednesday) the An- nual Policeman's Revolver Match, be- ing held in Guelph. Do You Want To save half the money you usually spend for Drug Store needs? And get higher quality too? Then wait for the Rexall One Cent Sale, April 24, 25, 26, 27 at 3,afcKibbein's Drug Store. Brussels Pastor to be Superannuated Rev. C. 5. Moorhouae, who for the past three years has been pastor of the United Church at Brussels, at a meeting of the official Board, express- ed his intention of taking a rest from the ministry at the close of the pres- ent Conference year. Mr. Moro -home has not been enjoying the best of health recently and intends taking a well earned rest, He and Mrs. Moor - house purpose moving to London in jnlywhere they have purchased a house. Has 91st Birthday Mrs. Paul Reed, one of the oldest residents of Lucknow, celebrated her 91st birthday when ,many relatives and friends ealled to extend congrat- ulations. Mrs. Reed was born at Kingston She lived for a time near Seafortli before coming to concession nine, Ashfield, from where she and her husband retired and moved to Lateknow. Mr. Reed's death -occurred her in 1920. At the age of 91 years, ltria Reed is still mentally alert and enjoys splendid health which permits her to attend to duties in her home and garden. She is a devoted member of the 'United Church lefts. •Reed has four sons, Bert, of Whiteelturch, cob, of Ashfield, Thinnas, 'in Sasicat- Chewan, atid,Williana in the So6,,and two datighters; Mrs, Thos. Anderson Of: Ashfield, and Mrs, Wm, Smeltzer, of Calgary. BAPTIST CHURCH ANNUAL MEETING. There was a splendid representation of the congregation of the Baptist church at the annual meeting held on, Wednesday evening of last week, The total receipts for all depart- ments amounted to $1640.43. The to- tal membership, ending March 31st, 1985, was 75. During the year there has been added one by baptism, two by experience, two by letter. The treasurer's report was given by H. Collar, which showed the total re- ceipts, including the General Fund, Missionary and Relief Fund, to be $142,5.76., The Bible School report was presented by the treasurer, Merrill C. Cantelon, the total reteipts being $108.97. The receipts for the B. Y. P. U. amounted to $40.73, the report was given by Miss Louise Kelly, who also gave the report of the Junior Mission Circle, the , receipts of which were $19.73. The report of the Senior Mis- sion Circle was given by Mrs. John Anderson, the receipts being 8,45.10. The report of the Cradle Roll, was presented by Mrs. J. Kelly, showing - the present membership to be 12. After the presentation of these re- ports, the following officers were ap- pointed for the years: Deacons: George Pocock, john Kel- ly, Albert Horne. Organist: Mrs. G. C. Hanna. Treasurer: Herbert Collar. Clerk: Miss K. Pringle. Sunday School Superintendent; Al- bert Horne. Cribbage Playerst Read This The Legion will hold their final cribbage tourney of the season next were two Sea Chanties "A Capitat Monday evening. It will be a long Ship" and "Blow the Man-DoWn", and time until the- Fall games start, so the Neapolitan Boat Song, "Santa Lu - turn out Monday evening. Everybody cia." The second of these was sung welcome. by the boys of the Glee Club, with , Harold Skelding in the lead, Fine Concert Friday Night Marion :Mitchell read the school The scholars of St. Paul's Sunday Journal which contained the • staffs school are staging a concert in the farewell editorial and an article on basement of the church on Friday ev- music, well in keeping with the pro- , ening„ April 26th. Everybody is wel- gramme. The society had as its spec - come. The admission will be adults ial -guest, Mr', Kingan, who then ren - 15c and children 10c. dered two solos "The T.ady of the Lea" and "The Willow." E. WAWANOSH HOLD NOMINATION 1 Beecroft Is New Councillor Due to. the resignation of CQ11116/- lor Stuart McBurney, who has been appointed road, superintendant, the Township of East Wawanosh held nominations to fill this vacancy in the council from 1 to 2 p.m. on Saturday at the school house )3elgrave,. Three were nominated but only one J. D. Beecroft, qualified, so no elect- ion will be held and Mr. Beeeroft will take a seat in the council for the balance of this year by acclatuation. Those nominated were: J. D. Bee- croft by R. H. Thompson and 'Wtri. Robinson; Lewis Ruddy by William Anderson and John Wright; William Straughan by George Snell and John Vincent. The meeting was a Very quite affair not more than two dozen being pres- ent. At the- regular nominations each year the school at Tlelgrave is usually crowded to the doors. H. S. LITERARY The final meeting of the Literary Society of Wingham High School was held in the Assembly Hall of the school on Thursday afternoon, with the Glee Club in charge. It .opened with the singing of "0 Canada", led by the orchestra, and the minutes were read and adopted. The first number on the programme was a selection by the H. S. orchestra. Bill Ccraig, Glee Club librarian, intro- duced the first group of songs which Want Amberley-Listowel Road -as Highway On Monday evening Mayor Hanna, Reeve Davidson, Councillorti Thomp- son and Elliott, also Town Clerk W. A. Galbraith, attended a meeting in Listowel at which it was decided to have a deputation interview the Min- ister of Highways cm Thursday of this week, requesting that the road from Amberley to Listowel be taken over as a Provincial Highway. This deputation will include representatives from leneknow, Wingham and Lis- towel. Presbyterial to Meet April 30th The Ninth Annual Meeting of the Huron Presbyterial of the Women's Missionary Society of the United Church will be held in Main St. Unit, ed Church, Exeter, on Tuesday, April 30. At the morning session reports of the different secretaries will be re- ceived. In the afternoon, two out- standing speakers will give addresses, Mrs. Longly, lately of China, will tell of conditions in that country, and Mai:. H. M. Kipp, of Toronto, will - tell of the work done in United Church Hospitals throughout Canada. OBITUARY William Henry Meredith Following a few days' illness with pneumonia, William Henry Meredith, only son of Mrs. Anna MeNevin, Ed- ward Street, passed away early Sun- day morning, April 21st, iti, his 13th year. "Paddy", as lie was known to his many friends, had been a cripple for the past five years and had to be taken about in a Wheel -chair. During this tong period hP suffered hiS af- fliction with great patience and was always of a bright and cheerful 'dis- position. . Surviving besides his mother, is one Sister, Winnifred, at home. The funeral was held from the resi- dence ; Edwgrd Street, on Tuesday af- ternoon, April 23rd, Rev, J. F. And- erson, pastor of the United :Church, conducted the service.- . The Pallbearers were; Wm, David- aon, Wm. Tiffin,: Floyd Dark, Floyd Hutton, Robert Burchill and Charlie Baskerville. All the pallbearers are members of My, Elmer Wilkintuin's StuidaySchool Class with one. ti(:)T1 11; . terment was deWingham Cemetery, • . . The Glee Club's second group of songs, plantation melodies, was intro- duced by Mary Robertson, secretary. The first two were "Can't Yo' Heah Me Collin', Cat %dine" and "A Little Close Harmony'', both by the male quartette, Carman Hetherington, Mel- ville 'gathers, Harold Skelding and Jack Pollock. The sopranos led in the third selection "Carry Me Back to Of Virginny". Ross Howson, a member of the or- chestra; read a paper entitled "The Origin of Musical Instruments" after • • which John Freston, Glee Club Mar- : shal, said a little about special fav- ourites in songs and announced the Glee Club's choice of these and next number "Loch Lomond," This num- ber brought to a close the first half . of the programme, and the audience were given a chance in some com- munity singing. This was led by the Glee Club president, Carmen Hether- ington, and reached a grand climax in the rollicking "Heigh Ho." Mrs. Kingan rendered a second group of delightful pieces 'The Night Wind", "Russian Sleigh Song" and "Ha, Mr. Piper," A few- words of ap- preciation were spoken to Mrs. Kin- gan by the Literary president, Jack Pollock. The Prophet's Address, pre- pared by Carl MeKay, was read. by Jack Pollock, and its words of pro- phetic wisdom were heartily enjoyed. Isobel Habkirlc, Glee Club vice- president, introduced the last three nunibers, "The Spacious Firmament' from Hadyn's "Creation", "Pilgrims" Chorus" from 'l'annhauscr, and "Now the Day is ()ver," A presentation was made by the thirty members of the Glee Club to their leader, Miss Helen McGregor. Carmen Hetherington and P,ill Craig expresed for all, gratitude and appreciation for the time and tea- ching which she gave so willingly and patiently. Before the. National Anthem was sung, the Literary president announc- ed that the girls of the Athletic Soc- iety would be hostesses at it itincheon to, follow immediately, and all guest were invited to remain. "The' orchestra k - again assisted while luncheon was in progress; a table, attractively decor- ated in the usual Easter moue and yellow, also added to the festiveness. Miss Celeste Carr played for an hour, of dancing at the close of the pro- gramme, and with its finish tame the end of all social activities, for this school years at W. H. S.