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PAGE FOUR . , THE DAILY TRIMES-GAZETTE & ge: TUESOAY, DECEMBER 14 1 BUSINESS OFFICE G. MACPHERSON - PHONE 703 . SI A) LE La vie [ WHITBY AND DISTRICT NEWS | ae ; 83 4] : 3 a Fh bo lle: Bl Whitby Audience Enjoys Music Of Motor City Choir Some 300 Whitby people heard a program of good music "last night, the sort of program seldom heard these days ex- cept through the loudspeaker with the 'thrill' filtered out. Reginald 'Geen directed his Motor City choir in a varied program of iine music and artist was Edmund Hock- ridge, baritone, Mr. Geen's choristers were all® that was expected. In their first "pig" number, the well known "By Babylon's Wave" of Gounod, the Sioxibility and expressiveness of "this choir became evident. This was followed by "Nightfall in Skye" by Robertson. Mr. Hockridge's first group of songs, capably accompanied by Mr. Geen, captured the audience's sym- pathy. Very obviously at his best in numbers which call for a meas- ure of drama, the soloist thrilled his listeners with the tragic "Lord Randal" by Cyril Scott. Later on in the program he came to the cowboy folk song "All day on the Prairies" which he sang with amaz- dng authenticity, while on the other hand, interpretation of a negro spiritual seemed to be lacking the spirit of the song. . One of his choicest offerings was "Deep in a Quiet Forest," a modern composition by an English com- poser, a song of quiet melody to an atonal and descriptive accom- paniment. He sang other equally {interesting songs to make up a fine balanced program and when the audience demanded more was grac- jous and generous with encores. This young singer in his late 20's has been featured on both British and Canadian radio networks. His tone and volume are adequate for a hall of; the dimensions of the United Church where the concert was held last night. In presenta- tion, his voice is perfectly placed and even in its quality throughout its range. Mr. Hockbridge uses none of the artificial absurdities thought by some singers to be part of their "showmanship." Mr. Geen's ac- companiments last night matched the singer's needs very well, Returning to the program of the choir, it can be said that they had chosen a well balanced selection of songs, ranging from familiar num- bers to the roustabout "Russian Pic- nic" by Enders, in which a member of the choir Irvin Fell took the solo interlude. Both the women's and men's sec- tions of the choir gave numbers alone and all were well received. At some points some tonal rough- ness was observable from one or two members of the tenor section but this was not noticeable through the bulk of the program. On such Veteran Gets Souvenir Medallion A medallion commemorating his participation in the liberation of Mons (1918) and the gratitude of the people of that city has been received by George Burr, 218 Col- borne Street West. An accompanying letter is signed by Miiton F. Gregg, Minister of Vet- erans Affairs. It reads in part: "At the time of the liberation, Mon- sieur Maistriau, the Burgomaster, was of the impression that only troops of the Third Division of the Canadian Army had participated. A memorative medallion was struck at that time. . . . Some time later he heard that the 18th, 20th, 28th and 31st Battalions of the Second Canadian Division had also taken part and shortly before the Second World War plans were made to dis- tribute . . . the same medallion given earlier to those of the Third Di- vision." "I have received a letter from M. Maistriau, together with a supply of the medallions, and he has asked me to forward one of these souvenirs to you. I have much pleasure in enclosing it with this letter. With Best Wishes, Yours sincerely, Milton F. Gregg. sonority, the choir was all that could be desired. Two novelty numbers were given by the choir, "Sing a Song of Six- pence" and "Old Mother Hubbard" (in the style of Handel). Presum- ably these numbers were added to interject a little fun on the program but since the audience seemed to greet them with a stolid: face, the time given over to these numbers might have been used to better ad- vantage since they are ol little in- terest from a musical standpoint. This writer has heard a number of similar concerts and assisting artists but none excelled that given ia Whitby last night. It is un- fortunate that there is not more numbers as "Rule Britannia" and [good music to be heard these days. others which call for volume and | Fortunately this concert was in a hall where a good organ added its accompaniment along with the pi- aro. Kelvin James was at the organ and Mrs. G. E. Fleming at the piano. Sponsored by the Rotary Club to raise funds for ity work, President Peter Draimin spoke a few words thanking the conductor and choir for their assistance. WHITBY ELECTRIC Earl "Jake" Bryant INSTALLATIONS, FIXTURES WATER HEATERS, FARMS Phone 650 Whitby NOW PLAYING Last Complete Show At 8.20 ) TINECOLOR GLORIA HENRY + JACK HOLT a, . DICK JONES + PAT BUTTRAM PLUS AN ADDED ATTRACTION Tam divi ve RH Woodhall Milling Unit Despite delays which have been encountered during construction Whitby, the first unit of Woodhall Mines Ltd. here is expected to Garnet E. Thompson is in charge of construction. The walls have now been completed but a tower section (to height of 60 feet) has yet to be added. This "Aero Fall" mill is one of very few in Canada. Entry by road and rallway spur has been provided to the mill. Thirteen acres are owned by Woodhall with the expectation of adding other refinery units later. Raw material is mined on the Night Hawk River in the Porcupine district of Northern Ontario. The Whi {by project is envisioned as a $1,000,000 development, of be Nears Completion this milling unit .for barites at Port in operation within a few months. --Times-Gazette Staff Photo. Ajax, Dec. 14--Nominations for the Ajax Community Council were postponed last night, when a nom- ination was cancelled due to the lack of a quorum. Amos Barry, 19048 President of the Council, who has announced that he will not run for the 1049 council, reported this morning that "evidently peo- ple are just too busy" to attend. A second nomination meeting, Mr. Barry said, would likely be held after the New Year, when people would not be occupied with Christmas problems. No date has been set for the next meeting. Officers of the Community Council last year were: President, Amos Barry; Vice-president, Mor- ris Wootton; Secretary, Charles Goudie; Treasurer, Kenneth Smith; Chairman allocations committee, George Rorabeck. Because Ajax is Crown property, activities of the village council are limited to administration of the community hall in the west end. A great. development - has taken place in this building in the past two years. It is fitted out as a pic- ture theatre with projection booth and screen; dances are held every Thursday. It is the meetinz place of Ajax Kinsmen Club. Cubs and Girl Guides meet there regularly. Fully fitted with kitchen facili- ties, it can be used for luncheons Nominations At Ajax Delayed Until New Year or banquets. A number of smaller rooms can be uged for small meet- ings. According to the auditor's state- ment for the first eleven months of current year, inventory of the equipment in the hall stands at $2,005.45. Net revenue to November 30, is $897.05 from which $550 has been paid out for equipment and a donation of $100 made to the Ajax Sport Council. The financial posi- tion of the council has greatly im- proved during the year, Mr. Barry said: The incoming council willbe free of capital liabilities with cur- rent accounts paid to date. Previous to this year, elections were held in January, but because of the difficulty in preparing a re- port to take advantage of the Pro- vincial grant, this year's Council has advanced the date. The appli- 'cation for the grant must be in the hands of the Department .by January 31. The Community Hall and its ac- tivities form an important. part of Ajax community life, and although originally staffed 'and directed by Wartime Housing, it has in the past two years been the direct re- sponsibility of the Council with Central Mortgage Corporation sup- plying the light, heat and janitor service. BILL DYER Correspondent Brooklin, Dec. 13--The December meeting of the Woman's 'Associa- tion was held on Wednesday last at the home of Mrs. M. C. Fisher, The Lend a Hand Group was in charge with. Mrs. E. D. Hamer presiding for the opening exercises. Christ- mas hyns were sung, Mrs. A. Rogers read the Christmas message and Mrs. L. Bradley spoke on what the coming of Christ meant to the world.. Mrs. N..J. White told the story of the "Quest of the Holy Grail". A pison selection of "Christmas Chimes" by Miss Jes- sie Webber brought to a close an impressive Christmas worship ser- vice. The president, Mrs. Charles Wilson, presided for the business part of the meeting. Encouraging repc-ts were received from the var- ious groups, many calls having been made on the sick and shut-ins and much fruit, flowers and cards hav- ing been sent out, including over- seas parcels of food. Mrs. Agar presented a report of the Presbytery Woman's Associa- tion meeting held at Columbus. Rev. M. C. Fisher presided for the election of officers'for 1949, and conducted the installation service. He lauded the work being done through the groups by the Associa tion. Mrs. Wilson, the retiring presi- dent, spoke words of appreciation to the members of the Association for their loyal support during the years she held office and asked that the same support be granted her successor. Mrs. J. McKinney thanked Mrs. Wilson on behalf of the Association and referred to the splendid leadership Mrs. Wilson had given and the pleasure it had been V0 serve under Mrs. Wilson's super- vision, and on behalf of the mem- ------ , CLA 3 $40 I. Werte Pradustion + eivased by 20% Contury- Fou, SELL AY bers pledged support to the newly appointed president, Mrs. E. D. Hamer. The 1949 slate of officers for the Woman's Association is: Honorary president, Mrs. Charles Wilson; president, Mrs. E, D. Hamer; first Children's Shoppe" : 42}% Bimcoe N. Phone 1571 | Brooklin Groups Elect New Officers For Coming Year vice president, Mrs. Williatn Heron; second vice president, Mrs. F. Batty; recording secretary," Mrs. J. McKinney; assistant recording sec- retary, Mrs. J. Kaine; treasurer, Mrs. William Medland; Peace sec- retary, Mrs. Arthur Elliot; Temper-, ance secretary, Mrs. William Agar; corresponding secretary, Miss J. Webber; secretary United Church Observer, Mrs. Lloyd Bradley; re- presentative to official board, Mrs. Arthur Boyes, Mrs. N. J. White, Miss L. Mow- bray, and Mrs. Ruby Sonley were elected to the parsonage commit- tee. Mrs. N. J. White, Miss A. Olver, and Miss C. Simpson were elected to the Sunday School Com- mittee. Friendship Group The December meeting of the Friendship Group wsa held at the home of Mrs, Nora Jordan on last Tuesday evening. The meeting op- ened with Mrs. Clarence Pengelly playing a piano solo "The Chimes". The devotional took the form of a Christmas playlet with Evelyn, Elmo and Irwin Gibson, Grace and Edward Lytle taking parts. Glenna Bradley played a piano sols, "Northern Pearl". This was follovied by a story of the first Christmas by Mrs. William Agar. Evelyn and Irwin Gibson sang and played a lovely duet, "Joy to the World", 3 The meeting closed by singing "Silent Night". While 'a cup of tea was prepared by the hostess, the members enjoyed a sing-2ong of | J carols in which the children join- ed heartily. Slate of officers elected for 1948 by the Friendship Group is as fol- lows: Leader, Mrs. Ruby Sonley; assistant Leadei, Mrs. John Ham- er; secretary, Mrs, Porter; assistant retary, Mus. Ross Smith; treas- er, Mrs. Noreen Lytle; pianists, Mrs. Clarence Pengelly and Mrs. Levi Tordiff; quilt committee, Mrs. Disney, Mrs. Pilkey, Mrs. McBair, Mrs, Tordiff. The Reliable Group met at the home of Mrs. Fred Holliday on Tuesday evening, December 7, with Leade* Mrs. Lockyer presiding. The meeting opened with quiet music being played by Mrs, Allan Jones Mrs. Dowling had charge of the program, the theme of which was "Ohristmas". Mrs. M. Bird gave a Christmas reading, Mrs, which Mrs. Bowling led thé devo- Allan Jones read Bring la 1 lowing tional period ¥fd offered a prayer. ADIW irnN4 e Readers Views ABOLISH COUNTY COUNCILS Editor Times-Gaszette. Dear Sir: I am going to write this in a few short words and I would like to see it in print. Dr. Neil I2:Ewen's proposal to abolish County 'Council in Ontario on the basis that they are expensive is the first step in the wrong direc- tion. You would be taking away a part of the government that is close to us. Many of us understand very little about governmental affairs now, we would understand even less. There is nothing cheap about dem- ocracy unless we make it so. That price has been paid in lives. Le! Dr. McEwen count his money if and when he succeeds in 'centralizing our government. Let us criticize the methods mot the principles. trul Whitby Classified FOR SALE--'38 PLYMOUTH SEDAN, new motor, good tires. Apply 125 Athol Street, Whitby. Phone 2312. HOUSE FOR SALE -- FIVE-ROOMED, modern bungalow at 804 Athol Street. Immediate possession. Apply Thomas J. Bears, (Dec. 13) FOR SALE--1042 INTERNATIONAL ONE ton panel truck in Al condition. Phone 2575, after 5 o'clock, (Dec. 14) REBUILT WASHER, FOR SALE--POR- celain tub, deluxe wringer, fully guar- anteed, $79.50. Terms, Butt Radio, Whitby. (2891 WANTED TO BUY -- ALL KINDS OF poultry, also new and old feath-:s. High market prices. Apply J. Parker, 321 Brock St. North. one 488 or Oshawa 1859. FOR SALE--PAIR O MAPLE SKIS, 6,2 ft., harness and poles, used only twice. Phone 568 Whitby. (Dec. 16) CAPABLE MAID, NO COOKING OR heavy' laundry, references required. Duties to commence at once. Apply Box 841 Times-Gazette, Oshawa. (292c) Jersey Cattle Men Annual At Brooklin Thurs. The Annual Ontario and Durham County Jersey Cattle Club will hold its annual meeting Thursday, De- cenber 16 at the Brooklin House, in Brooklin. A report from the President, Bob von Pills will be given and also the election of of- ficers will take place, with plans for the coming year to be dis- cussed. Professor G. A. McIntosh of the Ontario Veterinary College, Guelph, will be guest speaker at the dinner to be served after the meeting. The meeting is called for 10:30 a.m. Mrs. Lockyer then led the group in a sing-song of Christmas carols. Th> 18 members present answers ed the roll call with the name of their favorite Christmas carol. It was decided to hold the January meeting at the home of Mrs. Prouse. . After the meeting a bazaar was held between the members and many picked out lovely Christmas gifts. A delectable lunch was serve ed by the hostess, Mrs. Lloyd Prouse, Mrs. M. Parrish, Mrs. Roy Jackson Officers Named The officers elected by the Re- liable Group for the 1949 term are: Leader, Mrs. Lockyer; assis tance Leader, Mrs, Allan Jones; -treasurer, Mrs. Fred Par- kin; Baby Band superintendent, Mrs. Morley Parrish; Upper Room and Observer superintendent, Mrs. Orval Jackson. A.B.C. Group The A.B.C. Group held their De- cember meeting at the home of BROOKLIN. GROUPS (Continued on Page 2) Besi «= Most Econoinical PAL-O-PAK INSULATION Phone 2374 i lauxiliary with other interested by notes and. a . number of small Br E Q 55 TE [i if Fi 2 re = : i ! § other day to learn that she had won a prize of 300 chicks for com- ing second in a guessing contest at the Royal Winter Fair. REBEKAH PARTY WEDNESDAY Benevolent Rebekah Lodge No. 132 will hold their annual Xmas party in the form of a banquet at 6:30 on Wednesday, Dec. 15th. Also a social hour and an exchange of gifts after the meeting. . DANCE TOMORROW Tomorrow evening is the big night for Whitby Baseball Asso- ciation which stages its Christmas dance and draw at the Club Bay- view. The annual Christmas Party for |. Legionnaires children will be held in the Legion Hall, on Thursday, December 16th, at 7 o'clock. Mrs. Milton Pegg Is President Of Greenwood WMS MAY E. BROWN Correspondent Greenwood, Dec. 13--The Women's Missionary Society of the Green- wood Circuit met at the' home of Mrs. A. J. Mordey- on Thursday afternoon. The Christmas candle lighting service, was held with Mrs. R. E. Mowbray as leader. She was assisted by several members. For several months the members of the friends have contributed enough money to send two hymnaries with hymnaries and a large pulpit Bible for Dewdney United Church in the flooded area of British Columbia. Mrs. Reg. Hoskin 'was the secretary- treasurer of this special piece of work and she and the auxiliary wish to thank everyone who in any way made this gift possible to the people at Dewdney who were so badly hit by the floods last spring. Later the annua] election of officers was held with the following results: President, Mrs. Milton N. Pegg; 1st vice-president, Mrs. Reg. Mos. kin; 2nd vice-president, Miss N.' Wilkie; 3rd vice-president, Mrs. Wm. Harbron; recording secretary, Mrs. Reg. Hoskin; assistant record. ing secretary, Miss May E. Brown; corresponding secretary, Mrs. R. E, Mowbray; treasurer, Mrs. A. J. Morden. - Associate Helpers and Community Friendship secretaries: Greenwood--Miss May E, Brown; Kinsale--Mrs, J. Stell; Mt, Zion-- Mrs. Geo. Wilson. Missionary Monthly and Litera. ture secretary--Mrs. A. C, Luffman. Supply secretary--Mrs. F. W, Gib. son, Stewardship and Finance secre tary--Mrs. O. Raine. Press secretaries--Miss May BE. Brown, Mrs. F. W. Gibson, Mrs. M. N. Pegg. Mission Band Leaders: Green- wood--Mrs. H. Middleton; Kinsale --Mrs. R. E. Mowbray; Mt. Zion Mrs. Geo. Wilson. Baby Band Leaders: Mt. Zion-- Mrs. Wm. Harbron; Kinsale--Mrs, Milton Parkin; Greenwood--To be appointed. Planists--Mrs, A. C. Luffman, Mrs, F. W. Gibson. Farm Forum ' Farm Forum met on Monday eve- ning last with a good attendance at the home of A. J. and Mrs. Mordey. Glynn and Mrs. Eastwood visited uty Toronto relations on Satur. Y. Mrs. Herb, Middleton had a Wear-Ever Brush demonstration at her home on Tuesday evening. The demonstrator, Mrs. Stewart, of Toronto, was at the homes of Mrs. Ross Disney and Mrs. M. N. Pegg, recently. DONALD'S GENERAL MOTORS PALES * and SERVICE for WHITBY 'snd DISTRICT EXPER BRAKE SERVICE FACTORY APPLOVED MBCRAmcs DIAL 304 To Begin Soon With . li ' Figure Skating Class C9 LP. 3 a a eh SE PTE Instruction By eT AIREY AHI Ay BN 3 H Fl SHIERTHIH fi nf rt 'lovely articles on tha-tantes, Let Us Prepare This Evening's We Have « Wide TA i Assortment of... | PIES ¢ CAKES COOKIES NS YE raha A BIRTHDAY A WEDDING or SOCIAL EVENT of Any Kind . 18 KN ASSURED: SUCCESS WHEN YOU {. LET BURNSIDE SAKERY PAEPARE BURNSIDE BAKERY: BROCK ST. SOUTH .". WHITBY >" Phone NOW... 586 Field at Brooklin in commemoration of ofl parsons whe during suy war in the armed forces of Wis Majesty of WN 'Majesty's sities in secerdance with the expressed witheo of » | TAKE NOTICE that the above is a correct siatement of ho question to bo submitted te the vole of the municipal slostery of the Township of Whitby pursusnt fe By-law Nomber 1508 of the - Corporation passed on the 4th doy of December, 1048. ° . The day for taking the votes of the municipal cloctor spon the said question, fhe hours of voting, the places Where the tebe | poe fh agridiaied doped ", noon a¢ the b POUR | Township Clerk shall sttend snd sum vp wis dm. affirmative and fu the Bugative en: the sald qeetien.: ©: C1 | Inquire today Whitby .