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The Wingham Advance Times, 1932-10-20, Page 1With Which is Amalgamated The Gorrie Vidette Single Copies Five Cents. 10.119112,9114., nd Wroxeter News. WINGHAM, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, OCTOBER' 20th, 1932 CAR ACCIDENT. NEAR BLUEVALE .Mrs. Jack McKay, Atwood, Injured Taken to Wingham Hospital For Treatment -The Listowel road, near McKin- ney's :farm was the scene of a motor •acicdent Monday morning about 7.45. =Mrs. jack McKay, of Atwood, had driven ` her husband to Bluevale, -where he works on the railroad, and "was returning, to Atwood, and as she approached McKinney's farm, an Es- -sex coupe passed her, crowding the 3,'ord A she was driving. The Essex tar struck the front fender of her car, turning the 'car into the ditch, Mrs," McKay had three fingers of leer left hand badly cut and also suf- fered from shock. She was taken to Wingham General Hospital where tshe received medical attention. She was able to leave for home Monday evening. The Essex car that caused the .ac- cident, did not stop but proceeded on toward Listowel. County Constable W McMichael is investigating. 'WINNERS OF CONTEST FOR LAST WEEK The correct word for last week's contest was "Intertype," Not many had the correct word, but many tried and failed. The winners were: Miss Jean Lepard, Miss Alma Lockeridge, and A. T. Shiell, all of town. This is the end of this contest and no fur- ther contests will be held for the present. Winners may get their tic- ket to the Lyceum' Theatre by call- ing at this office. Anniversary Services at Eadies' Church• Professor Aitken, of Knox College, Toronto, will preach at both services :at Eeadies' Presbyterian Church on :Sunday, October 24th. Services at 11 :a.m. and 7.30 pen. ,:{Operated on for Appendicitis An operation for appendicitis was ,performed on Miss Agnes MacLean :in Wellsley Hospital, Toronto, last Friday. Friends will be' pleased to iknow that the operation was success- •ful and Miss MacLean is making a satisfactory recovery. 'Women's Institute Will Meet l -October "27th' The open meeting of the Women's Institute will be held in the Council Chamber ort Tuesday, October 27th, at 8 p.m. Mr. Arthur Pickering, or- ganizer for the Canadian National Institute for the Blind, will give an address on the work of this great institution. There will also be musi- cal numbers by local talent. All lad- ies and gentlemen of this vicinity are :invited to collie and bear Mr. Pick- ering. Lunch will be served. .HORTICULTURAL. SOC. EX. HOLD 'MEETING Deed of Park Property Handed to Society At a meeting of the Executive of ' V�ringltam Horticultural Society held, ein the Council Chamber on Tuesday 'evening the deed ipf " the Wingham' Horticultural Park, in the name of Thos. Fells, Thos. King and W. A. Galbraith, as trustees, was delivered to the Society. A proposed plan of the Park prepared by the Horticul- tural Dept. of the Ontario Agricul- • aural College, was presented and the President' and his parks committee were authorized to begin at once and '-have the property cleared and levell- ed this fall. The executive are desirous of pub- licly thanking all those who respond- ed to the appeal for help made early in the season. Mr. Joseph Wilson kr 1 day's work, and Messrs, R A. • Coutts, Thomas Kew, Harry Angus. and H. Groves, for e day's work, al- so Mr, and Mrs. Thos. Kew, for snap -dragons and zinnias . provided and planted in several of the town beds, whichhave made etch a colorful • showing during the summer;"'also Mr. Thos. Fells, Mr. W. A. Galbraith for - time'spetit in measuring and g of the planpark prepar- ing repar- in ."a to be sent to � the Department at Guelph. Over 3000 Tulips, Hyacinths and Daffodils distributed during the past week and the receipt of several ord- for rosee and `s vers Piree • fart spring . planting show that 'there' are' agony enthusiasts for snore and be'tte• gar glens, REMEMBRANCE DAY OBSERVANCE, VETERANS' ANNUAL CHURCH PARADE AND POPPY FUND CAMPAIGN A General Meeting 9f the District Veterans Is Called For Thursday Evening of This Week, October 20th. A meeting of the members of the local branch of the Canadian Legion was held in the Council Chamber on October 14th, with Vice -President H. C. MacLean, in the chair. It was de- cided to organize immediately for suitable observance. of Remembrance Day, and to carry out the Customary Poppy Fund Campaign for the bene- fit of disabled and needy veterans. It was also decided to hold the annual Church Parade to the United Church on Sunday 'morning, . Nov. 6th, the Sunday preceeding Armistice Day. A cordial invitation is extended to all veterans of the district to meet with their Wingham comrades for this Re- membrance Service. "Fall In" will. be at the local Armouries at 10.30 a.m. on the above date and the dress will be mufti with decorations. The Wingham Citizens' Band will be in- vited to participate with the Veter- ans, supplying :music for the march. The Orpheus Male Choir of thirty voices from the city of Kitchener, will be present at this service and have very graciously agreed to ren- der special music suitable for the oc- casion. Dr. Geo. Howson was nam- ed as Chairman in charge of the com- mittee to work" with the officials of the United Church in arranging all details connected with the occasion. Major H. C. MacLean, on behalf of the Veterans, called on Mayor Willis regarding the civic observance of Remembrance Day, Nov. 11th, and was assured that the town of Wing - ham, would, :without question, obey the Federal Enactment that the Day should be set apart as a public'holi- day in order that suitable Remem- brance Ceremonies could be held to' the Sacred Memory of those who made the Supreme Sacrifice. As Vice President of the local Branch of the Legion, Major MacLean was named Chairman -in -chief, with several sub- dhairmen and committees to be com- pletely responsible for all Veterans' activities here in connection with the annual ceremonies of Remembrance. To the Annual Church Service on Sunday, Nova 6th, and to the Remem- brance Ceremonies at the Cenotaph on Friday, Nov, 11th, everyone is re- quested to wear the Symbol of 'Re- rnembrance, a Flander's Poppy In order that no one may be without opportunity of purchasing a poppy, the committee in charge will arrange for every home in the town to be visited on Saturday, .Nov. 5th, and for Poppies to be sold on Main street on Saturday evening. All funds ac- cruing from the sale of poppies, are pledged to the relief of needy and disabled veterans and citizens are asked to be as generous as possible, as no special purchase price is asked for a poppy. This year, too, the merchants are asked to specially decorate their win- dows with poppies and poppy wreaths to further carry out the spirit of Remembrance. Special ar- rangements have been made to sup- ply poppies and wreaths, the profits. from the same being pledged to the Poppy Fund. You may place your order with the Veteran who calls at your place of business with photos of the poppy wreaths available. For the Ceremonial at the Ceno- taph on Nov. 11th an opportunity will be given to all organizations and individuals to participate. In the past civic officials, the Churches, Frater- nal Societies, Ladies' Patriotic Soc- iety and others including individuals, have laid wreaths at the Cenotaph, and it is expected that the same pro- cedure will be followed this year. Organization officials should get in touch early with Major H. C. Mac- Lean, stating their desire to have a part in the ceremony. Already the Ontario Government have sent a re- quest that the Government wreath may be placed by one of their offic- ials. At this date further details are not available. All Veterans of the district are asked to turn out to a General meet- ing on Thursday evening, Oct, 20th, at 8 p.m., in the Cottncil Chamber, for the purpose of electing Legion officials for the ensuing year and for the arrangement of such other mat- ters as may come before the meet- ing. WED r>INGS Hoist - Bell A quiet wedding was solemnized at the United Church Parsonage, Blen- heim, at 2 o'clock on Saturday, Oc- tober 8th, when Frances Viola, youngest daughter ,of Mr. Wm. and the late Mrs. Bell, of Wingham, be- came the bride of Mr. James Nelson Hoist, son of Mrs. Wm. Heist, of Brussels, with Rev. Sidney Davison officiating. The bride wore a becom- ing suit of jade green with blonde accessories to match. After the ceremony Mr. and Mrs. Haist left on a motor trip to London and Chatham. On their return they will reside in Brussels. Hospital Donation Day The Women's Hospital Auxiliary are asking for the annual donations. of fruit, vegetables, etc., for the Hos- pital. These will be collected on Thursday and Friday, Oct. 20 and 21. Please have your donations ready. Will Celebrate Golden Wedding Mr, and Mrs. George Mason will celebrate their golden wedding on Tuesday, October 25th, and will be At Home to their friends from 3 to 5 in the afternoon and from 8 to 10 in the evening, at ` their residence, corner • of Josephine and Alfred 'St. Barn Damaged By Fire h A fine bank barn, togetherwith 1.500 bushels of grain, a large quan- tity of hay and several implements, belonging to Oliver Hemingway, 10th concession of Grey Township, were entirely consumed by fire which started about `d o'clock Friday morn- ing. The barn was situated on what is known as the "H llinger Farm," lot 9, concession 10,E and as far as Mr. Hemingway knew, no person had been near the ' place 'for a' week, so that the cause of the fire is a niys-, tery, trhe loss will be at least` $3000' on which there is a sniall ttsuranc r' The roof of the .building was falling in when the fire was first noticed by i neiti,,bors• GIANT AIR FLEET STAGES SPECTACLE IN "SKY DEVILS" More than 50 airplanes, all true - type fighting ships of the German end Allied nations during the World War, take part in the spectacular flying sequences of Howard Hughes' new aviation spectacle, "Sky Devils." This gigantic air -fleet, one of the largest arrays of flying machines as- sembled for a motion picture since "Hell's Angels," provides a back- ground of thrills for what is probab- ly the most spectacular laugh -hit that has come out of Hollywood. The latest Hughes production, which is the first big comedy -spec- tacle of the air, comes to the Lyceum Theatre starting Thursday. Baptist Church Rev. Eric Quirk, B.A.; formerly of the North Toronto Collegiate staff, but now a missionary to India, will tell us about the great revival in In- dia. He will be at the Baptist Church on Sunday, Oct. 23rd at 11 a.nt. and 7 pm. Everybody welcome, Preached Anniversary Services at Gorrie Presbyterian Church Rev', Kenneth MacLean conducted the Anniversary Services. both morn- ing and evening at the Gorrie Pres- byterian Church, last Sunday. Rev. Arthur Leggett, of Molesworth, bad charge of the servires in St And- rew's Presbyterian Church here in Mr. MacLean's absence Apple Blossoms in October Several freaks of nature have been reported in -`papers recently, but to prove that October was putting on springtime airs Mr, Philip Dawson, R. R, 2, Wingham, last Saturday brought to this office several sprigs of apples blossoms'eo Some of the bl:oseeme.were fullout .while others were' illethe budding -stages.' ,Some of the blossoms had been touched by. the frost Friday 'morning, but .other- wise' their natural 'beauty was com- plete, MONEY -SAVING SALE FRIDAY - SATURDAY Special Values in High Class Mereh- andise Will Be Given by, the Merchants. The Merchants of Wingham are once more offering to the public high quality merchandise at values that will satisfy the most thirfty buyer,. Friday and Saturday of this week are the dayschosen for this big selling event. Shop these - two' days with the stores that display the "Money Saving Sale" Pennants. Do you know that no town in On- tario is blessed with stores that stock such a wide range of merchandise as do the Wingham. stores. Wingham is the logical place to make your purchases. The stores have now com- plete stocks of Fall and Winter goods and the prices are right. Do not miss this, sale, it will save you money. Cash prizes will be given away. With each 50 cents you spend in the stores that display the "Money -Sav- ing Sale'' pennants you will receive a ticket on which to write your name. Deposit your tickets in the box sup- plied for the purpose at these stores, and you may win one of the prizes. Fifteen cash prizes in all are offered: 1st $8.00, 2nd $6.00, 3rd $4.00, five $2.00 and seven $1.00 prizes, The lucky tickets will be drawn at 11 p.m. Saturday night at the Advan- ce -Times Office, Former Wingham Woman Dies Lenore, Man.—After a brief illness Mrs. D. Thorburn died at her home here in her 51st year. Her ,place of birth wag Glasgow, Scotland. As a child she came to Wingham, Ont., and in 1898 to the Lenore ,district. At the time of her death she occup- ied the position of district deputy president of the Rebekahs.. Anniversary Services,. Knox Presbyterian Church, 'Belgrave Anniversary services in connection with Knox Presbyterian Church, Belgrave, will be held on Sunday, October 30th, at 11 o'clock a.nt. and 7.30 plug. Services to be conducted by Rev. J. A. Mustard, B.A., of Oak- wood Church, Toronto. Special mu- sic will be supplied for the occasion and a cordial welcome extended to all to attend these services. LOCAL AND PERSONAL Mrs. W. J. Turner is • a Toronto visitor this week. - Mrs. Paul Van Ness, of Toronto, was a visitor in town this week. Mrs. H. Waram who has been vis- iting in Toronto, has returned home. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Armitage were visitors in Wallaceburg on Sun- day. Mrs, Haynes of Thornbury, is vis- iting with her sister, Mrs. W. J. Ad- ams. Capt. W. J. Adams was in Thorn- bury last week visiting Mrs, Adapts' mother. - .Mr. and Mrs, Wm. Dyer were in Detroit over the week -end visiting their son. Mrs. Abe Johnston returned hone after visiting her sister, Mrs. W. A. Sanderson. Dr. Marvin L. Craig was in town last week, visiting his mother, Mrs. W. L. Craig. Mr. and Mrs. J. F. McCracken and Perrin, of Kingsville, were in town visiting friends this week. Col. and Mrs, Evans, of Toronto, were visiting over the week -end with Mr. and Mrs. C. P. Smith. Mrs. C. Wilkinson who was oper- ated on some time ago in a London Hospital, returned home on Sunday. Mr, M. W. Morton, who was ,home attending his father's funeral, left on Wednesday for his home in Vancouv- er. Mrs. R. V. VanNorman is in Tor- onto where she will spend a month visiting her daughter, Mrs. A. Sains- bury. Please have your donations of fruit and vegetables for the Hospital ready on Thursday and Friday, Oct. 20 and 21. They will be called for. The following from out of town attended the funeral of Mrs. Thomas Gregory: Mr. W. H. Westinan, of Chatham; Mr.and Mrs. H. T. Camp- bell, Brantford; Mr. and Mrs• J. C. Hay, M. R. and 13. D. Hay, Listowel; Mr, and Mrs. H, V. Holmes and Miss Perkins, Gortie, Mr. _J, D. Campbell, Mr, 'G•. E. Buchanan and Mr. and Mrs. 5, 13. "Buchanan of Toronto. THREE PIONEERS OF THIS DISTRICT PASSED AWAY LAST WEEK — ALL HAVING REACHED FOUR -SCORE YEARS James Alexander Morton, Aged 84 Years; William. Isbister, - Aged 91 ,Years; Mrs. Thomas Gregory, Aged 85 Years. James Alexander Morton. After an illness of but a few days, James Alexander Morton passed. away at his residence, Shuter St., last Thursday afternoon. Born in Lanarkshire, Scotland, in 1848, he came to Canada with his parents in 1852 and settled in Chinguacousy Tp. in Peel County. Studying law in Brampton and Toronto, he graduat- ed from Osgoode Hall in 1876, and has since been a resident of Wing- ham, ceasing active law practice dur- ing the last year, having disposed of his practice. Mr. Morton had been active in municipal work, having served one year as Reeve and twice .Mayor of the town. H a also was actively con- nected with the Library Board for a number of years. As a Mason and an Oridfellow Mr. Morton was held in high regard, and • during the past summer had been presented with a long -service medal by the Masonic Grand Lodge in recognition of hav- ing been 50 years a Past Master. For the last forty years he has been audi- tor for Maitland Lodge I.O.O.F. At the time of his death Mr. Morton was the oldest member of St. Elmo Preceptory, Stratford, having joined the preceptory in 1880. In 1876 when the Preceptory was moved from God- erich he was Presiding Prector, The deceased was an active member of the United Church, formerly a Me- thodist, teaching in the Sunday School and being a member of the board for a long term of years. As a lover of flowers Mr. Morton was widely known and his garden, espec- ially his gladioli, was his chief pride. He leaves to mourn his loss, his widow, formerly Jessie Woods, of Brampton, and one son, M. W. Mor- ton, of Vancouver, who had rushed home on learning of his father's ill- ness and was with hien when he pass- ed away. The funeral was held from his late residence on Saturday afternoon un- der the auspices of Wingham Lodge 286, A.F. & A.M., Rev. L. H. Currie of the United Church conducting the service. The pallbearers were: Dr. G. Ross, J. W. McKibbon, W. J. Greer, R. S. Hetherington, Frank Howson and Wilbert Wellwood. Interment took place in Wingham Cemetery. William Isbister After an illness of but a few days, William Isbister, one of the pioneer residents of this district, passed away at his home last Thursday afternoon. Despite his 92 years, Mr. Isbister had been enjoying good health and the suddenness of his death was a shock to his many friends. Born at Costa, in the parish of Evie, Orkney Islands, in 1840, Mr. Isbister came to Canada with his parents at the age of fifteen years. The crossing was made on a sailing vessel and took five weeks and two days. For two years the family liv- ed at Ayr, where his father had charge of the school. They then moved to Bluevale, settling in Mor- ris Township as pioneers, where he continued to reside -until 1911, when he retired and has since been a resi- dent of Wingham. In 1872 he mar- ried Ellen, daughter of the late David and Elliott Anderson, and last Feb- ruary they celebrated their 60th wed- ding anniversary, For seventy years Mr. Isbister took an active part in the commun- ity life serving for six years as Reeve of Morris and for two years was Reeve of Wingham. He was a Liber- al in politics and at the time of his death was treasurer of the North Huron Liberal Association. In relig- ion he was a Presbyterian attending St. Andrew's Church the. Sunday pri- er to his death. Left to mourn his loss are his wife, three sons, John of Onaway, Mich., William and Adam, of Toron- to, also six daughters, Mrs. C. H. Garniss, Brussels, Mrs. J. H. Miller, Felgrave, Miss Lilla 13. Iisbister, of Victoria, B.C., Mrs. 5. W. Cadwell; Winnipeg, Mrs. E. 13. Jenkins, town, and Christene, at home. One daughw ter, Edna, predeceased him in 191,.x,• 'The funeral was held from his late residence, Centre St., on Sunday af- terttoon, the service being conducted by Rev. Kenneth MacLean. The pall- bearers were his three sons, John, William and Adam., and three sons- in-law, J. H. Miller, C. E. - Garniss and E. B. Jenkins. Interment was made in Wingham Cemetery, Mrs. Thomas Gregory There passed away at her residen- ce, Centre St., on Friday last Naomi Copeland, widow of the late Thomas Gregory, after an illness of two months. Having spent last winter with her daughter, Mrs, W. A, Carnp- be1l, of Strathallen Boulevard, Tor- onto, she returned to her own home for the summer taking ill shortly af- ter fter her return. Born in Leeds - Coun- ty, Township of Lansdowne, March 9, 1847, she moved as a child with her parents, the late Joseph and Eur- ith Copeland, to the Township of Howick, near Gorrie, moving to Lower Wingham in 1865 where the family lived for four years before moving to Lucknow. She was mar- ried in 1876 in Guelph to her late husband, who predeceased her thir- teen years ago, and as a bride carne to Wingham, taking up residence in the house in which she passed away. Surviving her are two daughters, Mrs. W. A. Campbell, of Toronto, Mrs. E. G. Button, of Riverside, Cal- ifornia; one son, George, of Climax, Sask.; three sisters, Mrs. J. C. Hay, of Listowel; Mrs, L. C. McIntyre, of Winnipeg, and Mrs. D. A, Kennelly of Toronto; also five grandchildren, Edna, Katherine and Eurith Camp- bell; Gregory Button and Jack Greg- ory. One son, Albert, predeceased her. The funeral was •held from her late residence, Centre St., on Sunday af- ternoon. Rev. L. I. Currie, pastor of the United Church, of which she was a member, conducted the service assisted by Rev. Kenneth MacLean. The pallbearers were: Elmer Wilkin- son, Harold Buchanan, H. V. Holm- es, W. J. Greer, W. A. Galbraith and Jack Mason. Interment took place in Wingham Cemetery. ORPHEUS CHOIR COMING AGAIN The Orpheus Male Choir of thirty voices, who were here last year und- er the auspices of The Chamber of Commerce, are being brought here again by the United Church Sunday School. The present plans 'include a con- cert in the Town Hall on Saturday evening, Nov. 5th, the rendering of special music for the Veterans' An- nual Church Parade at 'the Sunday morning service, Nov. 6th in the Un- ited Church, a Sacred Concert to be held in the Church in the afternoon of the same day and assistance at the church service at night. The Orpheus Choir, which comes under the leadership of its distin- guished conductor, R. A. MacGilliv- ray, established a name for them- selves here last year and wherever they sung in the Province much praise has been heard. The commun- ity is fortunate in having the oppor- tunity of hearing these talented mus- icians. Fowl Supper, Nov. 7th Do not forget the Annual Fowl Supper to be held in the Wingham United Church on Monday, Novem- ber 7th. W. M. S. of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Oct. 25th The Thank -Offering meeting of the W.M.S. of St. Andrew's Presby- terian Church, will be held on Tues- day, October 25th, at 3 o'clock. Miss A. Wheeling, returned :missionary from Jhansi, India, 'will address the meeting. A. cordial invitation is ex, tended to all the ladies of the con- gregation to be present, The Mission Circle of the Baptist Church The Mission Circle of the Baptist Church, John St., will hold a thank - offering meeting on theevening of Friday, Oct. 21. Mrs. Rev. F. L. Quirk, a missionary from India, y will give all ,address: on the work there. Mcinbers- of the :Mission Band will also assist in the piogratzinxe, If you are interested in this 'work come on Friday evening at 8 o'clock. Subscriptions ;$2.00 Per Year. [UNITED CHURCH HOLDS ANNIVERSARY Large Congregation Were Present tre Hear Rev., Colon G. Young Large congregations attended - the Wingham United Church last Sunday on the occasion of the Anniversary Services. Rev. - Colon G, Young, M. A. D,D., associate secretary of the Board of Missions, gave the address both morning and evening, Dr: Young has had great experience in church work and his inspiring mess- ages were most thoughtful and help- ful. At the morning service a male quartette; of J. Mitchell, A. Ramsay, J. H. Christie and E. Wilkinson,. sang "A Green Hill." There was also a duet by Miss Jean Christie and Mrs, 5. McKay 'Sweetly Solemn Thought.' The anthem by the choir was "Let There Be Light." The 'musical part of the evennig,service was a solo by Mr. J. McMichael "Open the Gates of the TempI.e," a duet "His Eye is on the Sparrow," by Miss Jean Chris- tie and Mrs. J. McKay, and an an- them by the choir "Sun of My Soul." Fowl Supper, Nov. llth A Fowl Supper will be held at Knox United Church, Belgrave, on Friday, Nov. llth. Keep this date ire mind. Hot Chicken Pie Supper Bluevale Presbyterian Church, Fri- day, Oct. 21st, at 6 o'clock. Lecture, Scottish Life and Characteristics, by Rev. Wm• Patterson. Scotch music and singing. Admission 25c., Former Wingham Resident Passes Waskada, Man.—A. C. McKinney, for 30 years a resident of Waskada, Man., died of a stroke at his home.. Born at Wingham, Ont., in 1881, Mr. McKinney moved to the Portage dis- trict in 1899, moving the next year to the farm at Waskada. ANNUAL MEETING WOMEN'S AUXILIARY The annual meeting of the Wo- men's Auxiliary to the General Hos- pital was held in the Council Cham- ber on Oct. 14th. The reports show- ed that necessary furnishings foe the Hospital had been supplied, $241.00 - having been spent for linens, cur- tains, dishes, bedding, etc., leaving a balance on hand of $31.53. The Aux- iliary also has a special X -Ray fund which now stands at $402.50. During the year there were several social af- fairs to procure funds, these bring-. ing ie. $120. In January Capt. Adams gave the Theatre for •orae evening, which produced $35., and from the collection at the Graduation was re- ceived $20.90. Every fall the Auxil- iary has a collection of fruit and ve- getables from the townspeople, and last year received 348 jars. There were also donations of 25 jars from the Lucknow Club and 12 jars from St. Helens' Institute. `I'Ite Women's Institute of Wingham donated $14.- 50 to the X -Ray Fund. A number of private persons contributed dishes, linens, fruit, etc. for the comfort of the patients and nurses. All these gifts were greatly appreciated. In May,. Hospital visiting day was observed and many people called in the afternoon and evening. Graduaw tion exercises were held in the Town Hall when two nurses received their diplomas and refreshments were ser'. ved by the Auxiliary. Titis year in the hospital there were 206 patients, 37 births and 19 deaths. The Wo men's Auxiliary would like to draw the attention of the public to the work done by the Hospital, an insti, tution which no community can af- ford to be without. They also would ask a greater co-operation of the cit. izens so that the things necessary for the upkeep of the hospital niay be provided. The following officers, were elected for the ensuing year: Hon. 'Pres —Mrs. John Wilson, President -Mrs. John Gibbons• lst vice Pres. -Mrs. Jas. Fowler. 2nd vice Pres,—Mrs, Geo. Hanna. 3rd vice Pres.—Mrs., A. Bishop, Secretary --Mrs. A. Peebles. Treasurer—Mrs., Re Clegg. Sec. --Mrs, W. J Greer: Cor. heldh .The Auxiliary meeting is the first Monday of each month in the Council Chamber at 8.45 and all -lad- ies are cordially invited. Donald: • "I'in afraid -these troesere are out their last legs, 'Maggie." Maggie: 'Oh no—they're going 0t1 + Willieet when you've done with thein