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1 Section 8 Pages 2 pr. Gloves. Capture Parcel Quotaâ€"41 prs. Plain It was tUecided that $200. be sent to Headquarters for the jam fund. Thisjam, jelly or honey is put up by volunteer workers in the fruit districts of southern Ontario and sent to homes for children or aged folk who have : been bombed out of their. homes. Mrs. R. E. Osborn gave aln interesâ€" Next Blood Donor Clinic at Masonic Hall, Timmins Sunday and Monday: President J. M. Douglas conducted the regular executive meeting of the Timmins Branch of the Canaâ€" dian Red Cross Society. Reports : of all phases of the work conducted by the Bramnch were presented by the conâ€" veners of committees. Need for Blood Donors Still Urgent. Explanation for This Given at Executive Meeting of Local Red Cross Also Still Urgent Need for Workers Here to Keep up Quotas Urgently Needed at Present K. H. Stubbs, convener of the local Blood Donor Clinic, readâ€"a letter reâ€" ctrived from R. T. Kelley, chairman cf the Ontario Committee Blood Donor Service, thanking the members here for their fine coâ€"operation and service Mr. Kelley stated that now that the war in Germany is over there is a new setâ€"up and a new quota. Great Britain has requested the Canadian Red Cross Society to supply 150,000 bottles of blood plasma annually. This means that Canada must have 500,000 doncrs, for, in addition to Great Britain‘s request, we will have 35,000 Canadians in the Pacific conâ€" flict. Mr. Kelley closed his letter by thanking all donors, doctorts and nurses and workers for all that they have done in the past and solicited their further coâ€"operation ‘"until the day comes when there will be Peace on Earth to all men Goodwill". Mrs G. R. Gibson, Chairman of the Nursing Division, reported that there are 32 members on the Nursing Reserve with 13 new members at this time and a possibility of more later. The next Blood Donor Clinic for this district will be held in the Masonic Hall, Tamarack Street, Sunday and Monday mornings June 24 and â€" 25, from 9.00 a.m. until 12.00 noon. Last month the Porcupine Clinic failed to meet their quota so it is hoped that this clinic will have a better turn out. The treasurer‘s statement showed receipts for the month were $2,318.20 while expenditures for supplies, Blood Donor Clinic and administration were $897.09, leaving A bank balance . Oof $1617.72. At regular intervals eightyâ€" five per cent of this balance is transâ€" ferred to Headquarters in Toronto. â€" Mrs. J. Kinsey, Prisonerâ€"ofâ€"war liaison Officer mentioned that she had met two. warâ€"brides at the train and that she had received word that another one was coming soon. Mr. A. F. Mc Dowell met 4 wounded men returning during the month while Mrs. Kinsey met another one. s o a Mrs. R. E. Osborn iWtt ing and enthusiastic report of the anâ€" nual meeting she attended in Toronot. Mrs. Osborn said that her greatest impression Was the great number of people involved, all in WOrk ocm uis pVVUVpAV. ®** °C of the Society. This impression is not possible to workers working steadily here at probably one Or two phases of the work. * Mrs. Osborn also told of viewing the special rooms and arrangements made for welcoming the new WAF brides, at the Union Station. Nutrition classes for these new Canadian citizens have also been established in Toronto, where thsy may learn more easily Canadian ways of purchasing and â€" preparing food. A very favourable report of all work sent in by the Timmins Branch was given Mrs. Osborn as she went about the various at Headâ€" quarters. s s s eA i x .. Pcubc-uulw lt NWYM LCO C Mrs. H. W. Brown, Chairman . of Women‘s War Work, in giving her reâ€" port of all work turned out from the ‘Timmins‘ workroomsS, noted that very little wool had been taken out by knitters during the past month and that in spite of the great need for all types of garments a special quota of socks to be given to the newly libâ€" erated prisonersâ€"ofâ€"war had been reâ€" ceived here. The Red CroSss Society wants to do all it can to make these boys comfortable after the long, lonely months of discomfort and â€" hunger. ‘They all nced new socks but the Soâ€" clety can only give these out if workers in ‘Timmins as well as other places quas C Ns MJ ® Great stress was made at the meetâ€" ings to have ali branches become peaceâ€"time branches. . l d C â€" Af purpose. All ‘Red Cross Workrooms will be open as usual during July. â€" Workers are as urgently needed as eVver, in fact more so, in order to rehabilitate the children who have suffered through no fault of their own during the last sSIx years. Shipments during the month inâ€" cluded the following articles:â€" ; Seamen‘s Quotaâ€"14 Seamen‘s Scarves 13 prs. Gloves, 6 pr. Seaboot Stockings, 21 pr. Plain Socks, 12 Turtlieneck Sweaters, 24 pr. Whole Mitts, 8 pr. Hurricane Mitts,; 1 pr. Seamen‘s Long Stockings. Army and Airforce Quotaâ€"23 prs. out to be knitted for Civilian Knitting Quotaâ€"16 â€" Boy‘s Eweaters 8 yrs.. 2 Women‘s Sweaters, 10 Girl‘s Pullovers 2â€"4 yrs., 12 Girl‘s Pullovers 6â€"8 yrs., 4 Boy‘s Suits 2â€"4 4 yrs., 70 Boy‘s Undervests 8 yrs., 50 prs. Bloomers 10 yrs., 15 Boy‘s flannel jJackets 6 yrs., 15 pr. Boy‘s shorts to match, 15 Women‘s Blouses. Civilian Sewing Quotaâ€"45 Infant‘s Crib Blankets, 30 Girl‘s Combinations Play Starts for Fogg and Robinson Trophies Fifteen ladies of the Timmins Golf Club took part in the first round of the Robinson and Fogg trophies on Friday afternoon. Mrs. â€"E. B, Weir was the winner of the first flight and W. R. deGruchy wonâ€"the second flight,. A number of the memâ€" bers joined the players later for tea in the club house. Trust the Timmins Branch of the Legion to get specially attractive and original features for the annual Leâ€" gion "V" Carnival. For this event which will run all next week at the McIntyre Arena, the Legion has arâ€" ranged to have a‘.large number of sllk stockings to be given away as prizes each night. That just ought to put the cap on the success of the carnival. This is, of course, in addiâ€" tion to the usual and unusual carniâ€" val features, games, bingo, booths, that have made a name for this carâ€" nival each year. Thig year the artists providing the entertainment <are . exâ€" tra specials. Just read the list againâ€"â€" Mildred:© Morey, singing star of. the Army â€" Show; Louise Burns, . star dancer of the Navy Show,;; Louise Linâ€" don, pianoâ€"accordionist‘ and singer, star of stage, screen and radio; and Clair Rouse, comedy and instrumentâ€" al surprises. All these supported by ‘the McIntyre Orchestra, directed by Lieut. Lomas. Then there is the draw for $1,000 Victory Bond, $100 Victory Bond, $50 Victory Bond, and seven War Savings Certificates. And no one The second round for the Robinson and Fogg trophies will be played on Friday, June 22nd. Another Unusual Attraction at the Big Annual Event by the Legion Especially Attractive List of Artists, in Addition to the Usual and Special Carnival Features Many Pairs Silk Stockings to be Given Nightly at LegionCarnivalNext W eek will forgetâ€" those silk stockings each night at the Legion Carnival at the McIntyre‘Arena, June 25th to June 30 Kiwanis Find Much of Interest in Film on Rehabilitation a < film on Rehabilitation. This was one of the films in the National Film Library established in Timmins with headquarters at the Fire hall. Fireâ€" men Fred Somers was in charge of the film presentation, while Deputy Chief M. Daher also assisted in . the showing of the film. The film showed conditions in Europe and the absoâ€" lute need for well planned rehabiliâ€" tation .Emphasis was given in . the film to the idea that the necessary purpOse should be "to help them to help themselves." The big feature at the Kiwanis Club on Monday was the showing of Among the visitors for the day was Kiwanian G. G. Waller, Trust Comâ€" pany ‘representative from Hamilton. President Frank Bailey was in the chair, and Kiwanian Geo. Jenkin led the singing, with Secretary W. H Wilson at. the piano. Darling‘s, 134 Kiwanian Horace Laidlaw referred to the fact that next week is Allâ€"Kiâ€" wanis Week. There would be an inâ€" terâ€"club meeting here on Monday with th South Porcupine Kiwanis. Kiâ€" wanian Laidlaw also referred to the interâ€"club meetings for â€" Northern clubs in July. The war savings draw was won by Kiwanian Austin Neame. Ladies‘ Guild St. Matthew‘s Makes Plans for Event The Ladies‘ Guild of St. Matthew‘s Church met in the church hall Tuesâ€" day afternoon, June 19th. Final plans were made for the ‘Garâ€" den Party‘"‘ to be held Wednesday, June Â¥ith. from 3â€"5 p.m. at Mrs. Published in Timmins, Ont., Canada EVERY THURSDAY Ave., China Planning Developâ€" ment of Minerals Resourâ€" ces After the War Representatives from China Study Conditions Here China is making ; plans : for. gréat progressâ€" and development after the war. There are plansfor special:,deâ€" velopment. of the ; mingral resourées ‘Of the : country. n the meantime â€" the Chinese government is gathering all the information possible and sxtudying: conditions in other countries to be ready with the coming of peace to make the most of all resources and follow the best lines of development. With this in mind the Chinese €ernment has sent particularly capâ€" able engineers on a tour of the world to â€" gather information ancl study methods to be of advantage to the development of China‘s mineral reâ€" sources. These engineers were in Timsins last week and made a close study of methods and conditions here They were Messrs. ‘Lee, Hu and Chang,, the first a mining engineer the second a metallurgist, and . the third a geologist. They spent several days at the mines in the district, esâ€" pecially at the Hollinger. Data was secured on every phase of ~mining and development. The visiting gentleâ€" men 1mpress:éd all who met them, not with their keenness in their profession} : but:.a‘so by their culture. The prospects for the development of China appear to be very â€"~favohrable if the conntry â€"has men of this type to give direction and leadâ€" ership. P. Bardessonc‘s Condition Now Slightly Improved This week P M. Bardessono, who has not been in good health for some time, went to Toronto this week for treatment by specialists. There were reports in circulation here toâ€"day that he had passed away at a Toronto hospital. His many friends will be pleased to know that these reports are not true, but as a matter of fact the report from the hospital at Toronto this morning is to the effect that his condition is slightly improved and that he is very much Marriage Announced of Miss Monica Shragge Friends in town this week learned of the announcement of the marriage of Miss Monica Shragge, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Shragge, formerly of Tithmins, out now of San Francisâ€" co, California. The wedding took place at New York toâ€"day. The groom is Lieut. (J. G.) Friedman, whose home is at Sioux City, Iowa. Lieut. in the Pacific. He is now instructor at Columbia University. Dr. Stephen Wise officiated at the wedding. After the ceremony there was a reception at the Regis hnotel. Dine Gaily On [rish Linen Informals MAKE dinner in the breakfast room a combination of informal gaiety and gracious living by using brightly striped Irish linen on the table and setting it with the same care you would use in the dining room. You can buy these "informails‘"‘ (today‘s new name for runners and place mats) readyâ€"made, or you can use Irish linen dish:toweling to make up a set that‘s exactly right in size and number of pieces for the size of your table and the number in your family served on the destroyer TIMMINS, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, JUNE 218T, 1945 The funeral of the late Mrs. E. M. Sharp was held at Port Perry, Ontario, on Monday of last week, June 1l1th. The services were conducted by Rev. Mr. Smith, of the United Church. The funeral arrangements at Port Pérry were looked after by Mr. A. Mcâ€" Dermott, undertaker, who was in the same battalion overseas with Mr. Geo. Mrs. E. M. Sharp Laid to Rest at Port Perry, Ont. Had Been Esteemed Resiâ€" dent of Timmins for Twenâ€" ty Years Sharp, son of MrS. Sharp, the two men serving in the last war. The late Mts. Sharpâ€" was. Jlaid to rest in Prince Albert cemetery, near Port Perry. Pxevmus to leavmg here there m e is o 1 qfi ie was a funeral service on Sunday afternoon, June 10th, conducted at the S. T. Walker Funeral Home, Timmins, by Rev.}W. M. Mustard.~;The ;many floral: tributes~ evidéenced the regard ‘and affection in which the late Mrs. Sharp was held. ad sA 14 EWE The late Mrs. E. M. Sharp, who was over 91 years .of age at the time of death, had a wide circle of friends here where she had spent 20 years. she came to Timmins in 1924 for a visit and in the following year she came here to take up permanent resâ€" idence with her son, sharp. A daughter, Mrs, Hood, of Duluth, Minn., is the only other immediate surviving relative. Mrs. Sharp‘s husâ€" band, the late Geo. Shatrp, predeceasâ€" ed her in 1920. Twixters Club Not to ‘Meet in Summer Months The Twixters‘ Club of St. Matthew‘s Anglican Church held their regular semiâ€"monthly meeting in the church hall on Monday evening. President Fred Wolno was in the chair. Roll cali showed eleven members present. 0_ Mr. Budd, Twixters‘ Club delegatse, gave his report of a joint meeting of, organizations held last week, in conâ€" nection with the congregational and sunday school picnic. T ie e un m C200 A) NA A CC ESE OJ 32 se It was decided that meetings of the club would be discontinued during the months of July and August and reâ€" sumed the first Monday in september. The ladies of the Twixters will conâ€" tinue to ho the summer, ViiAil, . aJ CC Present at,. the meeting were: Mr. and Mrs. Frd Wolno, Mr. and Mrsi Budd. Mrs. Wharton, Mrs. V Morrow, Mrs. tm P t l 02 A9 *J e Ees W T Harris, MrSs. E T. ‘Pritchard, Miss Audrey Paice, Mrs. Johnson and Mrs. E. Robinson. Barilka Cases Now Being Tried at Cochrane Court As noted elsewhere in this issue, Philip Authier was found guilty at the court at Cochrane of illegal poâ€" session of gold ore, sentence to be given at the end of the court session. The court had to continue this week and at present the cases against Nick Barilka are in progress. The charge of assault on Beaudreau was dismissâ€" ed, but there are several other cases to be heard. Arthur Argue, committâ€" ed for trial at Timmins on a charge of attempted rape was acquitted. The stabbing case from South Porcupine Englehart, have been spending a holiâ€" day with ‘their son, Thomas Mahonl, and Mrs. Mahoun, of Timmins, and their daughter, Mrs. George Delves, and Mr. Drelves, at Ramore, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Mahon, of 'héld work meetings during F. 0. Fred Andrews : of South Porcupine Winner of D. F. C. We were privileged to see a letter and the D. C. citation and S. Porâ€" cupine should be very proud to welâ€" come back a native son who has brought such distinction to his town. Flying Officer Fred Andrews, R.C. A.F., has landed in Canada after alâ€" mostfour years of ‘overseas service. He is expected home at any minute. "I am writing to say that all ranks of the R. C A. F. join me in warmly congratulating you and the members of : your family ‘on the honour and distinction which have come to your son, Flying Officer ~Frederick John Andrews, D. F. C., through the award of the Distinguished Flying Cross for great gallantry in the performance of his duty while serving with No. 437 Squadron of the Royal Canadian Air Force. ' ‘South Porcupine, June 20th, Special to The Advance. Fred was one of the first of our lo:ral boys to join the RXC.A.F., and splendidâ€" record ~and heartily on his being singled out for outstanding serâ€" vice by being presented> with the Disâ€" tinguished Flying Crosg. The letter addressed to his father Mr. J. Andrews, is given bedow:â€" When they received on. the occasion of their son‘s wedding Mr. and Myrs. McCoy were visited by about 300 peoâ€" ple who came from Kirkland Lake and Iroquois Falls, as well as throughout the Porcupine District. Many of these people were friends who had entertainâ€" ed Mrs. McCoy at showers previous to her marriage, and who came back to offer the same good wishes for ({many more years to come. During the day Mrs. McCoy received in a lovely twoâ€"piece lime crepe aress with fowered hat to match, Later in the day she changed to a pale yellow t sheer gown. r y °+. e o n n s S "This officer has â€" completed : two tours of operational duty. He is a highly skilled navigator whose ability has played a good part in the successes obtained. Cool, devoted andâ€" resolute, Flying Officer Andrews has proved himself to be a most valuable member of Aircraft crew." "The citation on which this award was made read follows:â€"â€" ‘"‘The personnel of the Force. are proud of your Son‘s fine Service reâ€" cord." 25th Wedding Anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. W. McCoy Observed on Same Day as Their Son‘s Wedding (Signed) Colin Gibson‘ Minister of National Defence forAir) It was a doubly happy occasion for Mr. and Mrs. W J. McCoy, 109 Pins Street, North, when they entertained following their son‘s mafriage on Thursday, June 14th. On the same day 25 ~years ago, Mr» and â€"<Mrs. McCoy were married in St. Mary‘s Church in Hamilton, with Msgr. Inglert performâ€" ing the,.ceremony. â€" * y \ A 1 h. 2 «Mtrs. i McCoy is the former| Margaret Edith ‘Wilkes, ‘of â€" Fournier,‘ Ofht., .and Mr McCoy ‘is formérly of Gravenâ€" hurst. Both came Tim’mms im }911; Mt.: McCoy is a popular ‘employee of the town‘s Public Works Department. N24 ; «ht o (orvtngtt Both Mr. and Mrs. McCoy received many beautiful gifts from the different organizations‘to which they belong, as well as from individual friends showâ€" ing their popularity with both young and old. Meeting of Memorial * Hall Committee Tonight A meeting of the Memorial hall committee is to be held this (Thursâ€" day) evening in the town hall. All organizations, mines, and others inâ€" terested are asked to have represenâ€" tation present at the meeting. Lieut. Merton Lake, R.C.N.V.R., is spending a few days visiting friend:s in town. He is with H.M.C.S. Levis, now â€" reâ€"fitting at Lunenburg, NS prior to the ship going to the Pacific The Porcupine Public School Woâ€" men Teachers‘ Federation met in Schumacher Public School on Monâ€" day evening, June 18th. The president, Miss Kathleen Christopher, was in the chair and during the business proâ€" ceedings the election of officers for the forthcoming year took place. Officers for Porcupine Public School Women lows: President, Miss Mar South Porcupine; 1st Vice Miss Ida Cole, Timmins: ind VICE President, Miss Margaret Kenney, Schumacher; 3rd Vice President, Miss Prances Hogan, South Porcupinge; Sec.â€" School, South Porcupine. Conveners of the various committées slate of officers is as folâ€" Publhhed ln Timmins, Ont., O;mada YÂ¥ THURSDAY District Annual of the Women‘s Institute Elects Officers for Ensuing Year Reports from Various Departments Show Women‘s Inâ€" stitute of This District Doing Useful and Valuable Work for Communities and Country. Mrs. H. Lang, of Monteith, Again the District President The president, Mrs. H. Lang, of Monteith, presided . at the Dpistrict Annual of the Women‘s Institute, which met in the Community hall at Holtyre this month. rmndardindrat.s A two minutes‘ silence was obsreved in memory of those who had given their lives in the war overseas. This was followed by the National Anthem, the Institute Ode and the Lord‘s Prayer. The address of welcome was given by the president of Holtyre Branch, Mrs. Provencher, and responded to by Mrs. Normandin, of Monteith. In her address, which was very sincere, Mrs. Provencher paid tribute to the boys and girls from this district who so bravely had done their part in the defence of our country. She stresâ€" sed the thought that it is up to us now to do our part to make this world a world of peace and loveâ€"a better world to live in. The roll call of seven branches was responded by the donation of a beautiâ€" ful quilt each. These quilts are to be given to the Canadian Red Shield for distribution. The ‘branches _ WEre:â€" The minutes of the last Annual Disâ€" trict meeting were read and approved ; also the treasurer‘s report, which showed a nice balance. To Help to Locate Relatives, Friends in European Lands New Service Offered by the Red Cross and the C.B.C. A service to pecple in Canada anxâ€" ious to try to locate relatives or friends in Europe by short. wave broadcasts is announced today by â€"the Canadian Red> Cross Society. This service* will be rendered through the Red Cross Enâ€" quiry Bureau 130 Queenâ€"Street, Ottaâ€" wa, and is arranged through the facâ€" ilities and with the cooperation of the International Service of the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. This serâ€" vice will be confined at the moment to Holland~ and Czechoslovakia â€" and will. be ‘included in the regular Nethâ€" erlands ‘and Czechoslovakian :programs already being broadcast from the Inâ€" tbrnational Service transmitters. It is noped. to start the service almost imâ€" mediately but arrangements for reâ€" ‘ception of the messages in their resâ€" pective countries, now in process of completion through the governments of the countries concerned, must first be made, Personal messages, limited to fifty words, and free of charge, will be acâ€" cepted. No reference may be made to | public affairs, to business or to money. The message must be for a person, not for a company or an organization. These must be submitteéd to local Canâ€" adian Red Cross Society Branches on forms which they will supply. The Branches will then send the messages | through their Provincial Commissionâ€" ‘ ers: to the Red Cross Enguiry BureaUu , which will immediately despatch them to the International Service of the Cahgdian | Ifroadéasting ‘Corporation where they will be broadcast both in the language for the country for which ‘they are intended and in English. Corporal John Neame to be Home at Early Date Corporal â€" John Neame, who was wounded and taken prisoner by the Nazis at Dieppe, will be home here in Lieut. Herbert Langdon is another Timmins soldier who is understood to be on the way home. é"_fâ€"éwwdays-. -Hé wired from Quebec that he had just arrived on the TIle de France. are as follows: Central School, Miss Olive Ramsay, Superannuations;; Birch Street School, Miss Cole, Policy and Status; Moneta School, Miss Dorothy Bramburger Rural Rendevouz, Mat- tagami School, Miss Thom, Resoluâ€" tions; Dome School, Miss Lynch, Edâ€" ucational Research; Schumacher School, Miss Kenney, Finance and Legislation; South Porcupine, Miss Hogan, Education Week, A hearty vote of thanks was passed for Miss Kathleen Christopher and Miss ‘Agnes Coleman who have filled the offices of president and secretaryâ€" treasurer respectively for the past two . a most capable and efficient! Friendship Circle, Northern Star, Matheson, Holtyre, Porquis Junction, Monteith, and Golden Star (Timmins). At this time Mrs. H. Lang introâ€" duced Miss Slirter from the Dept. of Agriculture, Toronto, and Mrs, Robâ€"» ert Ross, of Thornloe, the Federation representative. Mrs,. Ross gave a resume of her monthly meetings; also remarked that it was just a year ago when we had the news of the inva=â€" sion of Normandy, and of its success, and now V. E. Day for this year. Mrs. Ross closed her remarks by asking for support for the president ard ofâ€" ficers who were to be elected at this meeting. A nominatit committee consisting of Mrs. M. cIntosh, Timmins, Mrs. Cartwright, Matheson, and Mrs, Crann, of Holtyre, was chosen to bring in the slate of officers for the ensuing year. At 12.30 adjournment was made for lunch. Some of the visitors were guests at the Cook House for lunch and the rest at the Hotel, delicious meals being served. Meeting résumed at 1.30 when the standing committee gave their reports. Mrs. Briggs gave her reports on WAr work for seven branches, showing great dealâ€"of work was accomplished, covering Red Cross, Sewing, Knitting, parcels sent to relatives in the armed services. There were six reports on Home Economics; one on Citizenship; Social Welfare; historical research. Some branches have an honour roll of the men and women who enlisted in World Wars No. 1 and 2. Mrs. Ross, Federation member, then gave her report on the convention held in Toronto last fall. She said that the Federated Women‘s Institutes were not interested in stone memorials for war heroes, but rather that the money be used to beautify school grounds, for the juvenile activities and young. people in general,. She gave some examples of roll call for citizenâ€" ship, to get familiar with our school boards, town councils and the homes, as many never knew why or how a school board or council acted. As she remarked, the strength of the citizen is what makes a strong axmy Roll call for Historical Research; one Inâ€" stitute has a weather record since 1878 and is still keeping it‘ up. In closing. her . remarks, she "wished all continued suctess. _ _A ‘vote of thanks was extended to Mrs. Ross by Mrs. Tom Marriott seconded by Mrs. Provencher. Miss Slirter then gave a very interâ€" esting address on the staff and adâ€" vancement of the Women‘s Institute since 1922. She expressed the idéa of the many possibilities we have if we could only grasp what is in our reach and live up to actions which speak louder than just words.. She then gave us an interesting "Quiz" to show how much ‘we know of the Coâ€"operative programme. ag NoT 2 32 4n in t BP aa as h * J ts ty oi c A District rally was planned for May, 1946. The short courss, Citizenâ€" ship, was decided upon. At this point the new slate of officers was read, with Mrs. R. Ross acting as chairâ€" man. Presidentâ€"Mrs. H. Lang, Monteith. First viceâ€"presidentâ€"Mrs, L. Ayres Holtyre. Second _ viceâ€"presidentâ€"Mrs. W. Johnston, Timmins. Secretaryâ€"treasurerâ€"Mrs. P. Grifâ€" fiths, ~Shillington. Auditors â€" Mrs. Brightwell, Mrs. Storm. Moved by Mrs. Clifford, Monteith, seconded by Mrs. Clark, that the slate Oof officers be accepted, Everyâ€" one willing, the motion carried. Standing Committce _ Social Welfareâ€"Missg J. R. McGhie. Home Economicsâ€"Mrs. A.. Cadeau, Anthony. Agricultureâ€"Mrs. _ A. J. Hebbes, Shillington. Historical Researchâ€"Mrs. F. Clark, Shillington. Publicityâ€"Mrs. A. Normandi¢, Mon»â€" teith. Citizenshipâ€"Mrs. J. Caty, Holtyre. Féderation representationâ€" Mrs. H. Lang. District Delegateâ€"Mrs. C. Briggs; alternative, Mrs. Marriott. One resolution was read and will be sent on. Thanks went to Mrs. Ross from Mrs. H. Lang. Mrs. Marriott gave thanks to the Mrs. Marriott gave thanks to the Holtyre Institute for their hospitality and appreciation to all who had helped to make a day so pleasant and successful. . Shillington was chosen for next year‘s District Annual, the Roll call to be answered by articles for Britain mainly clothing for children. .This brought the 1945 District Anâ€" nual to a close,. A social cup of tem ;n“;lv e_avu; were enjoyed before the visitors Teft in cars for Ramore, then by train back to their homes. Pres Reporter for the dayâ€"Mrs. T. Marriott, Timmins, C L 0) 0 i itc ons > ces -‘A Single Copyâ€"Five Cents