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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1936-02-06, Page 8PAGE EIGHT WINGHAM ADVANCE-TIMES I . t ■ ' b Thursday, February 6, 1936 T ■r Show Starts ait 8 p.m. Thursday, Friday, Saturday, February 6th, 7th, 8th GEORGE O’BRIEN “When A Mans A Man” A Western Story by Harold Bell Wright ------Also------- Two-Reel Vaudeville “FILM FOLLIES’’ With Ray Perkins. MICKEY MOUSE CARTOON and FOX NEWS NEXT WEEK . rn.p J . .. r-g; ■i."i -S -ffy.’1!- Women’,® Association ’financial state­ ment was -presented by Mrs. A. Man­ ning and showed that over $300 had been raised. Mrs. J. S. Procter in re­ viewing the activities of the Associa­ tion stated that the ladies held social evening and had a garden party arid sponsored a concert by .the Florida Sextette; had had decorating done at the Manse and had made donations to the Board of Managers. The financial statement of the Sun­ day School was presented by Freda Jordan and the secretary, C. R. Coul­ tes, gave the outline of the year’s ac­ tivity. The Young People’® Society also enjoyed an active year. The el­ ection of officers was held and re­ sulted as follows: Three new mem­ bers to the Board of Stewards, J. E. McCallum, Joseph Yuill and Cyrus Scott; Church Treasurer, J. C. Proc­ ter; Auditors, Mrs. J. Wheeler and Mrs. Robt. Nicholson; Ushers, Ed. Wightman, Harold Vincent, Robert Yuill, Geo. Martin; Plate Collectors, Martin Grasby, J. .Wheeler, H. Mc- Clenaghan and J. A. Geddes. The meeting was closed with the Bene­ diction. Wingham Arena Tuesdays, 8 to 10 p.m. Town League Hockey WEDNESDAY And SATURDAY Nights 8 to 10 p.m. Skating - Band Admission 20c and 10c Thursdays, 8 to 10 p.m. Town League Hockey Saturday Afternoon 2-4 SKATING Admission 15c and 10c “Anne of Green Gables” Queen’s Dining Room UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT Mrs, Howard Sherbondy has leased the Dining; Room and Restaurant at the Queen’s Hotel, MEALS, LUNCHES Catering for Banquets, Parties, Afternoon Teas, Etc. CANDIES, ICE CREAM, CIGARS AND CIGARETTES. ‘ t QUEEN’S COFFEE SHOP Open Evenings,Phone 11 i' TOBACCO Must Be FRESH to satisfy a good smoker. Be Assur- of this at Omar Haselgrove's SMOKE SHOPPE WHITECHURCH Jos. Tiffin the tea on left on Friday at the home of Mrs. Walter Lott spent a few days fast week at the home of her son, Wesley, of Ripley. The ladies of the W.M.S. of United Church are holding their at the home of Mrs. Wednesday. Mis3 Olive Terriff to spend a few weeks her sister, Mrs. Graydon Cox and Rev. Mr- Cox, of Englehart. Miss Amelia MacDonald, of Ripley, 'Spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. Ab. Coultes. The Young People of the United Church have accepted an invitation from the Young People of the Pres­ byterian Church to attend a social ■evening with them on Wednesday, Feb. 12th. Mr. Jas. Falconer is laid up with an attack of muscular rheumatism. We hope to hear of his speedy re­ covery. Miss Myrtle Beecroft left on Wed­ nesday to resume her nursing in New London, Conn., after spending the past few months with her mother, Mrs. Wm. Beecroft. Miss Annie McQuoid has been vis­ iting with friends in Goderich during the past week. Mrs. Thos. Gaunt has been under the doctor’s care. Mr. Bill Habkirk has been laid up with an attack of measles at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Laidlaw. Miss Lorna McClenaghan, Wing­ ham, spent the week-end here at the home of’her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ben. McClenaghan. • Miss Ruth Moore, of Lucknow, spent the past week at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Moore. Miss Olive Smith and Miss Hazel Hybme, of Listowel, spent the week­ end at the home of Mr. Thos. Hend­ erson. Miss Jessie Gillespie, of Brandon, Man., who "has been visiting with re­ latives in Seaforth, spent a few days HasJt ’week at :the home of her cousin, Mr. John Gillespie. The snow-plow' went through the village last Tuesday night and got into Lucknow at 6 a.m. It also went up Monday this week. Mr. Chester Casemore of Turnber- ry, spent last week' at the home of Mr. Ernest Casemore. Mr. .Sam Garbutt has sold the bush on his farm to Mr. Jas. Wilsom Mr. Will Henry and Mr- Ecken- sweiler are auditing the township books this week at the home of Mr. Thos. Gaunt. . Mrs. Crane," of Toronto, has been visiting at. the home of her sister, Mrs. Herson Irwin. Mr. Jack Gillespie, who has been working-at Dungannon, has returned to his home here. A ver pleasant evening was spent last Thursday at and Mrs. Wesley young people of Church gathered with and welcome into their midst. During the evening, Mr. and Mrs. Pollock were called for­ ward and Mr. James Wilson read an address and Mrs. Robert Mowbray and Miss Olive Garton, presented them with a wicker chair and a round wicker fernery, to which they replied, thanking the young folks for their kindness and thoughtfulness. The ev­ ening was spent in games and danc­ ing- • Mrs. Wm. Martin has been under the doctor’s care. At the regular meeting of the Y. P. U. on Monday evening, over one hundred beautiful scenic slides were shown, under the courtesy of.the C. N. R. These pictures comprised plac­ es of note from Prince Edward Island to B.C. and were very-much by all. This community extends sympathy to Mr. and Mrs. Irwin during their bereavement. Their children have been laid up with whooping cough during the past week, the little baby being especially sick. Mr. and Mrs. John Gaunt spent Saturday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Coultes of E. Wawa- nosh. the home of Mr. Leggatt, when the the Presbyterian to get acquainted Mrs. Rhys Pollock BELGRAVE enjoyed sincere Herson W. Smith, of London, spentMrs. a few days with her parents, Mr. and .Mrs. W, J. Cole. * .......... Farmers’ Club to'Meet Feb. 11 The February meeting of the Bel­ grave Farmers' Club will be held at the home of Mr. J, M. Coultes Tues­ day evening, Feb. 11th; Will the nierii- bers please bring sandwiches. Knox United Church Annual Meeting The annual congregational meeting of Knox United Church was held in the basement of the church on Tues­ day afternoon, last week, with, a good attendance present. Rev, Mr. Town­ end acted us chairman and opened the meeting with the sigi'ng of a hymn and prayer. The minutes of the prev­ ious annuaL meeting were read and adopted. The Session report showed 186 members on the roll. The Mis­ sion Band report was also presented. The W.M.S. showed the sum of $131.- 72 raised. Their society held a Mo­ ther and Daughter Banquet in the Fall which was quite a success. The We Take Pleasure In Announcing That Mr. Bert Boyd of Palmerston Is Now Associated With our Firm and Will Re­ present Us Iii This District. Kenneth Bernhard Ltd. BONDS « DENBENTURES - STOCKS 1501 -2-3-8 Metropolitan Building, Toronto, Ont Telepihoiie Elgin 6388. Fine Attendance at Y.P.S. The Young People’s Society of the United Church met in the schoolroom on Wednesday night with the Liter­ ary committee in charge of the pro­ gram. The Convenor, Miss Dorothy Vincent presided and Miss Elaine Walsh acted as organist for.the even­ ing. Lesson and comment were taken by. Miss Fern McCallum and the prayer by Miss Lena ’ Haclett. The topic of the evening was taken by Mr. Norman Keeling and was on the sub­ ject of “Crusaders”. The speaker first took the general use of the word as it had been applied to a group of soldiefs who sought to free the Holy Land from the hand of the heathen in the days of long ago, and then went on to apply the term* to vari­ ous groups of men who ha’d sought to bring in such reforms as would be of untold benefit to the poor and un­ fortunate classes of society.. He fin­ ished the address by an exposition of the work of crusading authors. The topic was followed by a brief discus­ sion period led by the minister. Miss Elaine Walsh contributed a piano­ forte solo and Mr. Ross Anderson a musical number to the program of the evening. During the business per­ iod it was reported that the new Bi­ ble for Young People’s Society use had been procured and would be put into use at once. The attendance passed the “forty” mark- for the first time during the current season except for the occasion of the Watch Night service. Plans are being laid for a Valentine Social at the appropriate season.- Mr. Henry Johnson, 5th line Mor­ ris, has rented his farm to Robert Mc­ Murray, who will take possession middle of March. EAST WAWANOSH the herMrs. Kane, Toronto, is visiting sister, Mrs. Herson Irwin, Owing to sickness, No, 11 school has been closed far a week. Mr. John McBurncy, Marnpch, has been sick' .with the flu. . Jolly Time Literary will have then' social Friday, Feb. 7 th;,. and the Lit­ erary will be the following Friday,. Feb. 14. Miss Mildred Mason has; been in the Wingham Hospital. Audrey, Barbara, Jimmy and little Billy Irwin are’ sick - with whooping- •cough. . . Miss Mary Robertson returned; to- London General Hospital on Friday. Mr. Tvan Irwin, Goderich, attended! the funeral of his cousin, Mr. Stanley- Irwin. ST HELENS Mr. Cecil Hyde, Mr. and Mrs. Per­ cy Hyde and little Son, Jimmy, re­ turned to Kincardine on Saturday af­ ter a ten-day stay here, owing- td the illness and death of their mother;. Mrs. Jas. Hyde. Mrs. Robinson Woods was called' to Brucefield on Friday by the sud.~ den death of iicr brother-in-law, Mr.. Thos. Campbell,/following a stroke.. The lantern lecture- under the aus­ pices of the Y.P.U. on Friday even­ ing was well attended and the- views on “Across Canada” which were loaned through the courtesy of the C. N. R., proved interesting as. well1 as instructive. An enjoyable program? of games and contests was carried out under the leadetshifr of Mr., Ted Rice. Mr, John Milter of Toronto, was a week-end guest of his- brother, Mr, Wallace Miller. Her many friends ate glad to heat that Mts. George Stuart returned on Saturday from Chicago where she has spent the past year receiving medical treatment. Miss Ruth Ramage, convener of the Christian Fellowship committee, pre­ sided at the meeting of the Y.P.U. on Sunday exening, Grace Weather­ head read the Scripture lesson and Ruth Ramage contributed a reading. The Topic ’Unemployment and War’, s. j. Mondays and Fridays O.H.A. Hockey, etc. Admission for Skating — Band Nights, Adults 20c, Children 10c Other Nights, Adults 15c, Chil­ dren 10c. Repairing $1.00 $1.00 $1.00 $1.00 Balance Staff Main Spring Jewels ........... Cleaning ....... Any Two of the above at $1.50 Other Repairs at proportionate­ ly lojv prices, Special Rates on complete ov­ erhauling. The same first-class workman­ ship that you have always had from WILLIAMS THE JEWELLER Official C.N.R. Watch Inspector Satisfaction Guaranteed. * was taken by Mr. Durnin Phillips, af­ ter which an interesting discussion was led by Rev. H. M. Wright. An impressive memorial service for the late King was conducted by Rev. H. M. Wright at the United Church on Sunday morning. The favorite hymns of the king were sung and the congregation stood reverently while The Dead March in Saul was played. In his address, Rev. Wright eulogiz­ ed the many sterling Christian qual­ ities of the beloved Monarch. The service concluded with the singing of the' National Anthem. TURNBERRY COUNCIL The mirrtites of Council meeting held in? B'-luevale, Jan. 13, 1936? Members present, R. Grain, Reeve; Hi. Mioffatt,. J.. Breckenridge, R. Port­ er;. R. Wilton1, Councillors. Each took liiis; declaration of office. Moved by Philter and Wilton that the minutes of last meeting be adopt­ ed'. as- read; CawrfcdL Are You Having EYE TROUBLE Headache,. Dizziness or Failing Vision? Expert Eye Service is Avail­ able l» Wingham at Mod­ erate Prices. Eyes, examined, glasses fitted by R. A. REID Stratford’s Leading Optometrist for Seventeen Years. Mr. Reid is at Williams* Jewell? ery Store each Wednesday Morning;, 9 to 12.00. Geo. Williams JEWELLER Official C.N.R. Watch Inspector Wingham The following letters were receiv­ ed and read: Omar Stokes, Glenann" an; Dept, of Highways, Toronto; Me- I Pherson & Thompson, -Stratford; D. Robinson, Wroxeter; F. M- Eagleson, Orangeville; R. McKay, Gravenhurst. Moved by Breckenridge and Wil- I ton that following by-laws be pass­ ed. Carried. No. 1—Clerk, W- R. Cruikshank, salary $150.00 and postage. No. 2—Treasurer, B. Cruikshank, salary $90.00. Np. 3—Board of Health, R. Grain, I. J. Wright, W. R. Cruikshank, Sec. No. 4—M.O.H., Dr. Redmond, sal­ ary $35.00. No. 5—Councillors for Road- Com­ missioners. No. 6—Auditors, Thos. Wheeler, F. J. Powell, at $5.00 per day, not to ex­ ceed $15,00 each. No. 7-—Road Supt., Jas. T. Wylie, at 35c per hour, he to furnish his own conveyance. No. 8—Sanitary Inspectors: Sub­ Div. 1, S. J. Cleghorn; 2, Jas. Nichol; 3, P. McDougall; 4, Thos. Weir. No. 9—School Att., Officer, Joseph Latronica, Salary $15.00. ' No. 10—Weed Inspector, Cleghorn, Salary $10.00, No. 11—Drain Inspector, J. T. Wy­ lie. No. 12—Assessor, Thomas Gilmour, Salary $65.00. ? Moved by Wilton and Moffatt that’ By-law No. 13 be passed applying for grant on Twp. roads for year 1936 from Ontario Govt. Carried. '. „ Moved by Breckenridge, and.- Port­ er, that By-law No. -14 be passed ain thorizing Reeve and Treasurer to borrow from the Canadian Bank pof Commerce, Wingham, the sum up to $10,000.00 to be. repaid from taxes levied in 1936. Carried. Moved by Wilton and Moffatt that by-law No. 15 be passed authorizing Reeve and Treasurer to borrow from Canadian Bank.of Commerce, Wing­ ham, the sum up to $5000.00,for drain­ age purposes to be repaid from tax­ es levied in 1936 or debentures sold. Carried. Moved by Porter and Wilton that the Auditors meet at Treasurer’s of­ fice on Thursday, Feb. 6th, 1936. Carried. Moved by Moffatt and Brecken­ ridge that we. accept the policy of Ocean Accident & Guarantee Corp. Ltd., for Road Insurance with prem­ ium of $100.00 for year 1936. Carried. Moved by Moffatt and Brecken­ ridge that we extend the time for Collector to return roll of 1936 to Feb. 10th, 1936.. Carried. The following accounts were paid: A. Kelly $4.92 for relief milk; N. C. Baier $12.09 for Relief; R. McArthur $12.25 for Relief; B. Smith $1,75 for Relief; W. R, Cruikshank $17.14 B. D. M. and Express; Wingham Ad­ vance-Times $4.77, acct.; Chas. Pot­ ter, $1.00 for Relief; Win. Vanstone $5.76 Patrolman; Jas. T. Wylie $23.- 30- Supt. Moved by Porter and Moffatt that we adjourn to meet Monday, Feb. 10th, Carried. W. R. Cruikshank' • Clerk. at- Bluevalc on 193(5,' at 1 p.m. R, Grain, . Reeve. BLYTH the funerals of Mr. John- Mills, 2nd Con., West Wawanosh; Stanley Ir­ win, 10th ,Con. ‘East Wawanosh, and Mrs. Wm, Kinahan, 4th Con., West Wawanosh, on Monday, Thursday ? and Saturday of last week respective­ ly, and we extend our-most sincere sympathy to. the members of these three families. Mrs. George Naylor has returned to her home-after spending a wee.k with her sister, Mrs. J. H. Mills. o------------------- 'Mr. John Mills , The funeral of the late John Mills took place from his home on-the 2nd concession of West Wawanosh Mon­ day afternoon, Jan, 27th. ‘ Deceased was in his 72nd year and was the, son of John and Rebecca Mills. His par­ ents came from Ireland in 1843, first settled at Kingston, moving to the present Mills homestead ten years lat­ er where the deceased was born and spent all* his life-time. Mr.- Mills’was a-public spirited man of sterling character, who took an in­ terest in all things pertaining to the welfare and improvement- of the com­ munity and his passing is keenly felt by all in the community. He was a good farmer and always took great pride in driving a good team of hors­ es, one of his last requests was that his own black team might convey his remains to their last resting place. He was twice married, first to Fanny Robinson, on Jap. 9th, 1895, and on April 20th, 1910, to Mrs. "Dina Craig, who survives him. Surviving also are a -family of four sons and one daugh­ ter, Charles and Burton of Goderich, Russel of Detroit and Edwin of Tor- J onto, and Mrs. Norman Thompson (Mabel) of Donnybrook, and four sis­ ters, Mrs. Mary Hueston and Mrs. Hannah Medd of Goderich, Mrs. Car­ rie Needham of Uderton and Mrs. J. Lqgan of Brussels, and to all these we extend our sincere sympathy. The funeral was largely attended, interment taking place in Ball’s Cem­ etery. The pall bearers were four sons, Charles, Burton, Russel and Ted and two step-sons, William and Er­ nest Craig. Rev. Hugh Wilson, cjf Knox Unit­ ed Church, Auburn, of which deceas­ ed was, a member, had charge; of the services at the house arid graveside1.. ‘Friends were present from Arcola, Sask., Detroit, Woodstock, Ild'erton1,, Toronto and Goderich. I Edward. Krathling. of Arcola,Mr. Man., who- was called here recently on account of the death of. his bro­ ther-in-law, the late Mr. John- Mills, at Auburn, is at present visiting, his sisters, Mrs. James Logan and- Mrs. Josephine Sloan. The skating carnival postponed from last week on account of the King’s death, will be held, on Tues­ day evening, Feb. 4th.. Mrs. (Rev.) Clysdale, of. Toronto, is visiting at the homes of. her bro­ thers, Mr. John and. William. Mills. The members of the Liberal Club held a social evening in. the Orange Hall Thursday evening.. The annual congregational, meeting was held in the United. Church. Wed­ nesday night last week with, a; large attendance present. Musical: numbers were given between reports of the committees. Miss E. Mills,. A..T.C.M., and Mr. Lloyd Wettlauf.er„ A.C.C.M., gave a fine rendition- in piano, duet of Verdi’s “Quartet from Rig,o,lotto.” and as an encore “The Entry of the Glad­ iators”, Mr. Jamie Sims, sang in his usual pleasing voice.. A men’s quar­ tette, also a chorus, of ladies, each gave a fine number,, Mrs. H, McEl­ roy accompanist. The reports of each department showed a’ progressive years for the church. White lunch was being’ serv- ed by the ladies a stringed trio, the personnel being Dr .Toll, Roy Toil and Dr„ Kilpatrick, supplied delight- ful music. DONNYBROOK The W. M< S, will meet at the home of Miss Euphemia Chamney on Thursday, February 1311?, under the , leadership of Mrs. Naylor, the dtap- ter in the study book to be taken by J,ean Robinson. • Many Donnybrook friends attended GLENANNAN HERE AND THERE (AROUND LUCKNOW) We extend congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. John Thomson on the ar­ rival of a baby girl last week. Mr. and Mrs, All Irwin and Mr. and Mrs. Will Stanley visited on Fri­ day last with Kinlough friends. Mrs. Tom Hockley, of Teeswater, is visiting for a few days with Mr. and Mrs. J. Thomson of Lucknow. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Stanley and Russell, of 2nd Con;, visited Thursdajj last with Mr. and Mrs. Garner Stan­ ley of the Lucknow boundary. .We ar.e sorry to. report that Mrs. Dave home Ross, Farrier is sick at present'at of her daughter, Mrs.. J. on Station Street. BLUEVALE the D. United Church Y;P.S. Thursday evening, Miss Marie .Wettlaufer,, President' of* the-; Y.P.S. of the United Church, - called the ‘ meeting to‘order and conducted the devotional exercises. Owing to change of residence in the near future, Miss Donna Smith has been obliged to resign her office as recording secretary of the society to the regret of all the members. Miss Smith has given of her time and tal­ ents wholeheartedly to the work of the society and- will be greatly miss­ ed. "Eunice Thornton was eleceted in Miss Smith’s stead. Miss Alice Thornton read the Scripture lesson after which Miss Marie Wcttlaufer dealt with the top­ ic for the evening “Crusading Auth­ ors”. Slie pointed out that in many instances in History the pen has prov­ ed mightier than the sword, in help­ ing to bring about better social and moral conditions in the world, citing Elizabeth Barrett Browning and Rus­ kin, as examples, moral betterment and social uplift being the theme of many of their great writings. Rev. A. V. Robb sang “The Cross is n’ot greater than its Gain”, moved a vote of thanks tb Miss Smith and closed' the meeting with prayer. Young People Hear Lecture bn Huguenots Special interest was shown- by the fine attendance at the Y.P.S. in the ( school room of Knox Presbyterian I Church on Monday evening: The meeting was presided over by the »President, Donald Robertson. The Scripture message was read by Mrs. ATex. Mowbray and Raymond Elliott led in prayer. Rev. J. R. Greig had charge of the topic “The French Huguenots” and gave a graphic des­ cription of the trials and sufferings of the first ^Protestant Church in France at the hands of the Roman Catholic priests and their followers, and closed the meeting with the benediction. On i The first literary meeting of the: Glenannan literary society was held at the school house Friday night with a large crowd in attendance. The meeting opened with the singing of The Maple Leaf. After a short busi­ ness meeting the following program was presented: Music by Omar Stok­ es and Saddie, the Journal, reading by Evelyn Lincoln, Raper, “The At­ lantic Cable” by Mrs. R. Appleby. The main feature of the evening was a mock wedding which caused much laughter. Refreshments were them served. . Mrs. Herb. Powell and daughter, Esther, of Tara, spent the week-end with Mr. William Thornton. Malcolm Black has returned’ to lus home here, after spending two- weeks, a patient in the Wingham hospital. Windmill and Pump Repairing We repair all makes of Windmills and Pumps. Prompt; Service — Satis­ faction Guaranteed. When you need^a New Pump or Windmill or Repairs to your old ones, see Machan Bros. Phone 58. ' ’ Witigham.