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THE CIRCUS WAS
MUCH ENJOYED
Will be Presented Again To-Night
(Wednesday)
to-
The presentation of the “Circus”
in the town hall Tuesday night un
der the auspices of the Baseball Club
was well received. A matinee will be
held for the kiddies this afternoon and
this evening (Wednesday) it„ will
again be presented . No doubt a full
hall will greet the local cast
night, following their pleasing per
formance of Tuesday evening.
The cast is as follows:
Bob Strong, Reginald Douglas;
Herniations Cloverly (Squeak) El
gin Coutts; Pete, Donald McFadgean;
Bobo, Roland Anderson; Toyo, Vera
Fry; Constable, Leslie Clarke; Ring
master, Dr. A. W, Irwin; Uncle Zach-
arius Peabody, Alex. Coutts;'Lady Van
Mildew, Mrs. R. Oke; Sir Peter Van
Mildew, Alton Adams; Miss Bettina,
Josephine Moir; Margie, Francis Cur
rie; Virginia, Bernice Mundy; Tony,
Harry Posliff; Beardo, John Pres
ton.
German Band — Noreen Benidict,
Margaret Homuth, Edith Campbell,
Betty Lloyd, Francis Lockridge, Vir
ginia Currie, Hilda Brown, Bertha
Caseman.
Pony Dancers — Betty Baynham,
Doris Armitage, Betty Rae, Jean
Cruickshank, Verne* Walker, Julia
Preston, Patricia Parker, Mary Me-
Kibbon.,
Clowns—John Lamb, Douglas War-
am, Jack Fraser, Bruce McLean,
Lloyd Ellacott, Lloyd Procter, Percy
Biggs, Darrell Biggs, George Boyle.
The other side show attractions
are: Fat Lady, Mr. A. J. Nortrop;
Little Colonial, Anne VanWick; The
Man who does things with his hands
and feet, Kenneth Crawford; Hula-
Hula Dancer and Fire Eater.
Then there is the remarkable Don
key Maudie and the ferocious Mabie
the Lion as well as special selections
by Mr. Cecil Merkley.
The Wingham Citizens’ band pro
vided enjoyable music and headed the
parade. Pianists, Miss Tena Reid and
Jack Herd.
' CITY MISSION
Miss J. Peard. will speak at the City
Mission, Josephine St., on Sunday.
Services at 3 and 8 p.m.
Young Men’s Oxfords in brown,
■black or white leathers, $2.49 to $5.00.
Greer’s Shoe Store.
^Recovering Nicely from Operation
Wm. Cruickshank, son of Mr. and
Mrs. Benson Cruickshank, who under
went an operation for appendiitis a
week ago Sunday is making a splen
did recovery we are pleased to state. ;
Football Game Friday Night
At 6.30 on Friday night the Brus
sels football team will take on tliq^.
local team in the first home game of
the Huron and Perth League. The
local football players are rounding in
to great shape, so a good game is as
sured. Ethel won over the local
game in Ethel on Friday night by the
narrow margin of 2-1. ,
Former Winghamite Back from India
Adjt. and Mrs. Archie McTavish
and family, who have come all the way '
from Calcutta, India, to attend the
Kincardine Old Boys’ Reunion are
visiting with Mr. and Mrs. Richard
•Stone of Kincardine. Mr. Stone is a
son of Mr. and Mrs. J. Stone of town.
Mr. McTavish who is an officer in
the Salvation Army and it was here
that he started his Salvation
work.
Army
NOTICE
I
All premises in Town must be put
ip a clean and sanitary condition not
later than May 25th.
By order,
George Allen,
Chief Constable.
W.C.T.U. HELD
ANNUAL MEETING
Officers for Ensuing Year Elected
The annual meeting of the W.C.T.
U. was held in John Street Baptist
Church on Thursday last. Mrs. Tyn
dall, the President was in the chair.
Following the singing of a hymn and
'prayer by Captain Keeling, Mrs.
Stone gave the Scripture reading.
Readings were given by cMrs. Gem
mil and Mrs. A, H. Musgrove and
Captain Keeling and Sargent A. Ev
erett sang a duet,
Josephine VanNorman gave a
couple of interesting recitations and
Mrs. R. Tyndall gave a reading.
With Miss R. Lewis in the chair the
following were elected officers:
President—Mrs. R. Tyndall.
1st Vice President—Miss R. Lewis.
2nd Vice President—Mrs, J. Stone.
3rd Vice President—Mrs. Tiffin.
Corresponding Secretary—Mrs. A.
Cosens.
Recording Secretary—Mrs. J. Kelly,
assist., Miss R. Lewis.
Treasurer—Mrs. H. T. Thomson,
assist., Mrs. J. T. Lennox.
Superintendents-—Evangelistic, Mrs.
John Anderson, Miss R. Lewis, Mrs.
J. Stone; Little White Ribboners,
Mrs. E. Bolt; Mother’s Meetings, Mrs.
George Mason, Mrs. T. Kew; Citizen
ship, Mrs. Gemmil, Mrs. A. H. Mus
grove; Scientific Temperance, Mrs.
W. Field, Miss E. Bolt; Flowers and
Delicacies, Miss A. Isard, Miss B.
Joynt; Travellers Aid, Mrs. W. Well
wood; Press, Miss R. Lewis, Mrs. H.
T. Thomson-; Station Box Literature,
Mrs. Sam Tyndall, Miss E. Bolt;
Medal Contest, The Union.
The losing prayer was given by
Mrs. J. Kelly.
LOCAL AND PERSONAL
Mr. Hugh Bell left on Thursday for
a month’s trip to Saskatchewan.
Mrs. Marsales returned on Sunday
from a two week’s visit at Richmond
Hill.
Oliver Fells and Roy Mitchell of
London, visited over the week end at
J. E. Fells.
Mr.' and Mrs. H. S. Rahlves of Tor
onto, spent the week end with Mr. and
Mrs. John Galbraith.
Mrs. Hugh Anderson of Caledonia,
was a week end guest with her sister,
Mrs. J. H. Crawford.
/Miss Helftji^Bttrgess of London
visited last week at the home of het
parents, Mr,,..anxLMxs^.Kohe.rX Bjjegessr
IMr/and Mrs. Eddie Hawkins of
Orangeville were week end
with her parents, Mr. and
Kingston.
Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Blake
ghter, 'Eleanore of Hanover
week end guests ,with_ Mr. and Mrs.
H. Garlick. •
Messrs.’1 J. H. CraMord and W. F.
French attended the bridge tourna
ment held by the Woodstock Bridge
,Club..onJSaturday. ..... .. ■ _
Dr. R. L. Stewart attended the an
nual meeting of the Ontario Health
Officer’s Association which was held
in Toronto last week.
The whitest whites and newest
styles in straps, ties and buckle
pumps, $1.98, $2.49 to $5.00. See them
at Greer’s Shoe Store.
Mrs. W. J. Greer and Mrs. B,
.Wellwood are attending the London
Conference Branch meeting of the
Women’s Missionary Society being
held in' Sarnia. ,(
Mr, and Mrs. Edgar Pqttison and
John, Mrs. Wesley Pattisqn and Mr.
J. Pattison attended the/ funeral of
the late William Plunkett of Hullett
on J'uesday last Week. —■«-
/-"Miss Caroline Wellwobd returned
missionary from China is‘this week in
Sarnia, being one of the speakers
\the London Conference meeting o
tiie Women’s Missionary Society.
5 MINUTES TO RESTORE
INDIGESTION
Don’t suffer from indigestion while
waiting for ordinary remedies to give
relief. Get Bisma-Rex, tile delicious
tasting antacid powder that gives
lasting relief in 3 minutes. It acts
four -ways, Neutralizes excess acid;
Relieves the stomach of gas; soothes
irritated membranes; and aids diges
tion of foods most likely to ferment,
(let Bisma-Rex today at McKibbon’s
Drug Store, the Rexall Drug Store.
Big jar for only 75c,
CONFERENCE HELD
IN GODERICH
Huron County Boys’ and Girls’ Work
Board Met
The annual spring conferences of
teen age boys and girls of Huron
County, was held in Goderich on Sat
urday, May 16 at North Street Unit
ed Church. There was an attendance
of one hundred and ninety two. Wing
ham had a representation of over
thirty. After a brief worship service,
followed by an address by Rev. F. W.
Craik, the two conferences separated
to elect their officers for the coming
year. This was followed by Group
discussions on “Clean Living,” the
treme of the Conference. The Gode
rich ladies served a-most enjoyable
dinner and the afternoon was spent
at Victoria Park in group games. The
picnic supper was held at the Church
and the Conference was brought to a
close with a very impressive service
of worship, led by Rev. D. Cosens of
Clinton.
NEXT MONDAY, MAY
25th A HOLIDAY
As Victoria Day, May 24th falls on
Sunday next, Monday, May 25th will
be observed as a public holiday.
Please note that due to Monday next
being a holiday the stores will
be open on Wednesday as it is the
custom that the Wednesday half holi
day is not observed on weeks
which a public holiday occurs.
PLAY AT BLUEVALE
WINGHAM’S OLDEST
RESIDENT DIES
Alexander McNevin Passes at the
Age of 97
Wingham’s oldest man, Alexander
McNevin, passed away at his home,
Carling Terrace, on Thursday after
noon from pneumonia. He was in
his 98th year.
Born in Sydney, Cape Breton of
Highland parentage his early days
were spent as a seamen. At the early
age of 15 he commenced work on a
sailing vessel between Sydney, Cape
Breton and Boston; Mass. When 28
years of age he received his honorable
discharge from the navy and emigrat-
BASEBALL HERE
MONDAY, MAY 25th
Toronto Dundees Senior Team Will
Play Local Clubs
The Baseball fans are in for a real
time on Monday next, May 25, when
the Hurons will take on the Toronto
Dundees of the West Toronto senior
league. So far this year the Dundees
have been playing great ball in the
senior loop in Toronto and the fans
should see a real fine game on the
holiday.
The game will start at 3.15 p. m.
and as there are no other holiday at
tractions here this game will
Winghamites a chance to stay
home and enjoy themselves.
give
at
DIST. ODDFELLOWS
ELECT OFFICERS
On Wednesday night last week the
Annual meeting of District No. 9, I.
O.O.F. was held in the Oddfellows’
Lodge room here with representatives
of every lodge in the district pre
sent. The lodges in this district are
Teeswater, Wroxetcr, Blyth, Brussels
and Wingham.
The outgoing D.D.G.M. George Mc
Ewen of Wroxeter was in the chair
and the following are the officers for
the ensuing year.
D.D.G.M.—B. Parrott, Blyth.
Warden—W. B. McCool, Wingham.
Secretary—W. H. Haney, Wing
ham.
PLAY AT BELGRAVE
BOWLERS MAKE READY
FOR SEASON’S PLAY
GODERICH PUBLISHER
PASSES SUDDENLY
Capt. Adams Re-elected President C. K. Stewart of the Goderich Star
Died Saturday Evening
M.
“Let Polly Fix It,” a 3 act play will
be presented in the Foresters’ Hall,
Bluevale at 8 p.m., Thursday, May
21st, under the auspices of the Blue
vale United Church Young People’s
Society. Admission. Adultls
children 15c.
25c;
Scampers—The real summer
$1.00 to $1.98 at Greer’s Shoe Store.
shoe,
To Celebrate Communion
The celebration of the Holy Com
munion will be held this Thursday,
Ascension Day at 10 a.m. in St. Pauls’
Anglican Church.
Pass Examinations
Alton Adams, son of Capt. and
Mrs. Adams, was successful in pass-
Tqg his first year examinations in
Chemical Engineering at Toronto
:r "University.
visitors
Mrs. A.
and dau-
were
at
of
Passed 1st Year Pharmacy
Mr. John P, McKibben, son of Mr.
and Mrs. J. W. McKibben, success
fully passed his first year examina
tions at the Ontario College of Phar
macy.
Purchased Farm »
Mr. George Henderson has pur
chased the Blackball farm on the
Bluevale Road. In the fall it is his
intention to commence the operation
of a chicken ranch on this property.
.
Purchaser: "Will two color in these
stockings run?” |
Seller! “Oh, ttQ.” 1
Purchaser: “Then i
Sellers "Certainty,”
Purchaser? “Welt
thing be fast that woh’t run?”
is fast?”
how can any
Lloyds Enlarging Factory
C. Lloyd and Sons will start on
Thursday to build an edition to their
factory, so as to make room for anoth
er line of doors. A second storey is
being built on the original shop that
was built in 1888 by Messrs. Charles
and A. E. Lloyd.
Graduation Exercises, May 29th
’The graduation exercises in connec
tion with the Wingham General hos
pital will be held in the Town Hall,
on Friday evening, May 29. Four
nurses will graduate from our hospi
tal this year. Further announce
ments will appear in next week’s is
sue.
Visited Teeswater Lorge
About 15 officers and members of
Wingham Lodge A. F. and A.M. visit
ed Teeswater Lodge A.F. and A.M.
on Friday evening. They exemphified
the 1st degree. Following the work
in the lodge room the Teeswater bre
thren entertained the visiting breth
ren.
NEW PUBLIC SCHOOL
PRINCIPAL CHOSEN
Mr. Gordqn S .Kidd is New Principal
Out of 160 applications; Mr. Gordon
S. Kidd, now teaching at Dungannon,
was chosen by the Public
board
school,
tiff.
Mr.
County, having been born
township, but for the past 16 years his
home has been in Southampton. He
attended school in Amabel township
later graduating from the Southamp
ton public sghool and continuation
school. After attending Toronto Nor
mal school he taught at Nilestown
school, Middlesex County and Elsi-
more school, Bruce County. He then
completed the second year Normal
course at Stratford. Since that time,
3 years? he has been teaching at Dung
annon.
He will commence his' duties at the
beginning of the fall term.
as principal of the
succeeding the late A
School
public
L. Pos-
Kidd is a native Bruceof
in Amabel
Alexander McNevin
ed to Huron County in 1867, taking
up resident here, where he continued
to reside except for a few years that
he lived in Culross township. In his
younger days he carried on at the
trade of carpenter and framer.
In 1872 he was married to Isabella
Finlayson, who predeceased him 26
years ago. Mr. McNevin was an Ang
lican and a Conservative in politics.
He was noted as a hewar of wood and
was expert with the broad-axe and
had hewed and squared timber for
Quebec market for shipbuilding pur
poses.
He is survived by an adopted son,
William McNevin.
The funeral was held from St.
Paul’s Anglican Church on Friday
afternoon, the service being condumt-
ed by Rev. E. L. Roberts, R.D., the
rector.
Interment took place in Wingham
cemetery.
Under the auspices of Trinity
Church, Belgrave, a 3 act comedy
“Introducing Susan” will be staged in
the Foresters’ Hall, Belgrave on May
28th. This presentation is by the
Young People of Caven Church, Win
throp. Musical numbers between the
acts. Admission, adults 25c; children
15c.
You will enjoy the holiday by wear
ing a pair of the new summer shoes
from Greer’s Shoe Store.
WEDDINGS
Attended Service in Teeswater
Several members of Maitland Lodge
I.O.O.F. attended the annual church
parade of the Teeswater Oddfellows
which was held on Sunday evening.
Announcement
Mr. and Mrs. J. Henry Christie an
nounce the engagement of their
younger daughter Jean Graham to Mr.
William Burnside McCool, son of
Mrs. McCool and the late John Mc
Cool. The marriage to take place
early in June.
Hetherington—Thompson
The marriage of Harriet Louise
Thompson .daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
Oliver Thompson, Listowel, to Robt.
Scott Hetherington of Wingham, son
of Mrs. Hetherington, and the late
Mr .Isaac Hetherington of Goderich,
took place at the home of the bride’s
parents on Saturday, May 16, at two
o’clock. Rev. J. Anderson of Wing
ham officiated. Miss Ella Rae of
Wingham played the wedding music.
The bride given in marriage by her
father was gowned in blush pink taf
feta, Queen Anne style. Her flowers
were Talisman roses, with baby’s
breath and maiden hair fern. Miss
Mary . Doherty of Stratford, was
bridesmaid, wearing Marina blue bar
red net over taffeta, and carried Opeh-
lia roses. Mr. Murray Hetherington
of Goderich was groomsman. The
groom’s gift to the bridesmaid and or
ganist were white and gold compacts,
and to the bride, silver dresser set.
At the reception which followed a
buffet luncheon was served by girl
friends of the bride. Later the couple
left by motor for Kentucky, the bride
travelling in a grey suit with short
fitted coat witli ‘iris accessories. On
return they will reside in Wingham.
Out of town guests included friends
from Wbitby, Hcspcler, Kitchener,
Goderich, Stratford, Mount Forest,
Lucknow and Wingham.
Women’s Institute
The regular monthly meeting of
the Women’s Institute will be held in
the Council Chamber on Thursday af
ternoon, May 28th, 1936 at 3 o’clock.
The executive will have charge of
the program and will also act as
hostesses.
Former Resident Passes
Margaret Jane Ruddy, widow of the
late Alexander Stewart, both former
residents of Wingham, passed away
at her home in Fargo, North Dakota,
on Wednesday, May 6th. The deceas
ed who in her 81st year, was born in
Hamilton but spent her early life
here. In 1886 she was married at
Casselton, N.D. to Alexander Stewart.
They resided in Galesburg, N.D., un
til 1910, when they moved to Fargo,
where Mr. Stewart died in 1921. She
is survived by two sons and two dau
ghters and four grandchildren. H. F.
McGee, R. S. McGee of town; John
McGee, Henry McGee and Leake Mc-V
Gee of East Wawanorh and
McGee of Blyth are nephews.
Misses’ and. Children’s
Slippers and Ties 59c to 98c.
Shoe Store.
Robert
Canvas
Greer’s
MISSIONARY GAVE
TALK TO Y.WJMLS.
Seaforth Lawyer Still Missing
As yet the police have hot located
John J. Huggard, Seaforth lawyer,
who has been missing since early in
May. It is alleged that losses to his
clients will be about $175,000 and the
department at Toronto have yet to
check to his estate’s accounts. $28,-
000 of the missing bonds have been
recovered. A petition to have him
declared bankrupt has been filed with
the registrar at Osgoode Hall. Two
Toronto brokers, Gordon S. MacLean
and Robert S. Fletcher are being held
under bond as material witnesses.
Thank-Offering Meeting of Baptist
Young Women’s Missionary Society
Miss J, L. Pyper, of Toronto, mis
sionary on furlough from Bolivia,
gave a most instructive and inspiring
illustrated lecture on the work carried
on among the Indians, at the Thank-
Offering meeting of the John Street
Baptist Young Women’s Missionary
Society on Thursday last.
The opening exercises were taken
by Mrs. E. C. Smith and Gertrude.
Kelly, and Miss Ida Kelly, the pres
ident, was in the chair. A solo by
Mrs. Smith was much appreciated and
Mrs. Jno. Anderson led in prayer.
The Annual meeting of the Bow
ling Club was held in the Council
Chambers on Monday evening, when
the following offices were elected:
Hon. President, Mayor Hanna.
President, Capt, W, J. Adams.
Vice President, Andy Taylor,
Secy.-Treas., A. J. Wilson.
Committees — Membership, A.
Crawford, H, Sherbondy, Peter Gow
ans, W. A. Miller'; Grounds, D. Rae,
W. A. Miller, D. B. Porter, H. Sher
bondy, E. R. Harrison; Tournament,
A. M. Crawford, J. Mason, W. A.
Miller, H, Sherbondy; Jitney, C, B.
Armitage, G. Williams, J. M. Graham,
J. H. McKay, W. H.> French; Execu
tive, W. B. McCool, J. R. M. Spittai,
J. FI. Crawford; Entertainment, A. M.
Crawford, Ed. Nash, J. O. Habkirk,
H. C. McLean, Auditors, J. H. Craw
ford and J. R. M, Spittai
The membership fees will be the
same as last year $5.00 for old mem
bers and $3 for new members. It was
also decided that entries for all tourn
aments will be drawn including the
doubles. 'The club will again this
year join the ^Provincial Lawn Bowl
ing Association.
The chairman of the grounds com
mittee reported that the greens are
in good shape and that play may
commence on May 25th if players so
desire. Tournament dates were left
open and will be decided by the tour
nament committee.
Statement for 1935
Receipts
Bal. May 1, 1935 ............
Fees old 36 $180.00.
new 8 24.00 ..........
Fees Ont. Assoc............
Tournaments .................
Jitneys ...........................
Ladies’ Club ...................
Loan to cover Overdraft
Clyde Kerr Stewart, 48, of the firm
of Wilkes and Stewart, publishers of
the Goderich Star, died suddenly at
his home in Goderich Saturday even
ing.
Mr. Stewart, who had not been
well for about a month but intended
to return to work on Monday. Short
ly after his evening meal he was.
reading when his wife heard him falL
He was dead when she reached him.
Mr. Wilkes and Mr. Stewart pur
chased the Goderich Star last year
and previous to that they published
the Midland Free Press for 13 years.
He was born at Chatham,, N.B., of
Scottish parentage and lived in Ren
frew and Toronto before moving to
Midland. He is survived by his wife,,
formerly Florence Mitchell or Granby
Que., and a daughter, Phyllis 11.
The funeral was held on Monday
afternoon. Interment took place in.
Maitland cemetery, Goderich.
PLAY AT BRICK CHURCH
.The comedy “Professor Pep” will,
be presented May 25th in the Brick
Church. Admission 25c; school child
ren 10c.
ORPHEUS CHOIR
COMING MAY 26th
204.00
7.50
462.50
2.90
105.00
10.60-
Expenditures
Light and Water ...........
Telephone .........................
Wages ..............................
Interest on Note ...........
Miscellaneous .................
Tournaments .................
Bal. in Bank, May 7, 36 .
The Walkerton Orpheus Choir will
present a concert of songs in St. And
rew’s Church, under the auspices o£
the Young People’s Society at 8
o’clock.
The choir is composed of members
from every church choir in Walker
ton and have attained a high degree
of proficiency in choral work during
the past six
real treat to
tend.
Come and
favorite selections and enjoy a real
musical treat. Admission 25c.
years. This will be a
all who are able to at-
hear some of your old.
.$116.96
. 13.85
. 184.37
. 21.14
. 126.51
. 314.21
. 40.17
$817.21
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Graduated at Guelph Hospital
Miss Dorothy Alice Pollock
Whitechurch received her diploma
a graduate of Guelph General hospi
tal at the graduation exercises held in
Memorial Hall at the Ontario Agri
cultural College on Friday evening.
Tournament at Alps Monday
The official opening of the Alps
Golf Course will be held on Monday,
May 25th and tournaments are being
arranged for that day . The members
of the club are much pleased that the
course has wintered so well and it is
expected that there will be a large
entry for the play on Victoria Day.
Opposed to New School Law
The Pre-Convention Committee of
the Conservative Party passed a reso
lution for repeal of the Hepburn
school tax law when it met Satur
day afternoon at the Royal York
Hotel. The resolution strikes only at
the 1936 legislation and not at the
pre-1936 separate school set up.
Many Visited Hospital
Many visitors availed themselves of
the opportunity of calling at the
Wingham hospital on Visiting Day.
The superintendent, Miss Adams and
the assistant superintendent, Miss
Walters welcomed the guests, who
were then conducted through the hos
pital. The Woman’s Auxiliary served
refreshments in the sun room, which
was beautiful with flowers contribut
ed by interested friends.
Underwood Pastor for Brussels
A call to Brussels United Church
has been received by Rev. H. J, Ma
honey, B.A., B.D., pastor of Under
wood United Church. Mr. Mahoney
is leaving his present charge in June
after a successful pastorate of three
years, during which he has taken an
active part in church and community
life. As a valued' member of the
Bruce County Rural Young People's
Association executive and secretary of
Northern Summer School, Miritnachie
Bay, he has devoted himself to the
welfare of the youth of the commun-
ity. He is a Guelph boy, son of the
late Richard Mahoney and Mrs. Ma
honey and a ticph&w of Mayor Hatty
Mahoney of Guelph.
Opened Office in Listowel
Dr. F. A. Parker has opened a,
practice in Listowel. He will be in
Listowel every Thursday. His Lis
towel office is over Zilliax’s billiard
parlors.
Blyth Lodge Visited Here
Members of Blyth Lodge I.O.O.F.
visited with the Maitland Lodge I.O..
O.F. here on Thursday night. The
visitors exemplified the first degree.
Following the meeting a social time
was enjoyed,
Local Member on Committee
Mr. R. J. Deachman, local M.P., is
one of the members of the Provision
al Committee for the establishment
of Liberal study groups throughout
Canada. Decision to form the com
mittee followed a meeting of repre
sentatives of the Liberal Parliament
ary group and Liberal educational as
sociations.
Lyceum Open Every
Evening Next Week
Next week the movie fans are in for
a real treat as Capt. Adams will have
his theatre open every evening. On
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday
evening next week the picture will be
“Steamboat Round the Bend’’ with
Will Rogers. The picture the latter
part of next week will be O’Malley of
the Mountain” an entertaining Mount
ed Police story. The picture for
Thursday, Friday and Saturday this
week is “Way Down East,” a grip
ping drama of New England.
WEST HURON
INSTITUTE ANNUAL
The District Annual meeting of the
West Huron Women’s Institute will
be held in the community hall at Lott*
desboro on May 22nd.
Morning session will open at 10
o’clock. After the devotional exer
cises, minutes of the last meeting
branch, Peace and Federation reports
will be given.
The afternoon session will open at
I. 30,
A good program has been prepared,
consisting of music, speakers from the
department, also Mrs. Samells of
Alienford. AU ladies whether mem
bers of the Institute or not are in
vited to attend those meeting.
, '. Dinner will be seraed from 12 io 1
o’clock for 25c by the ladies of the
Londesboro branch.
Mrs. Fred Oster, president; Mrs,
J. J. Elliott, Secy.-Treas.
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