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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1936-05-28, Page 1Mr. Herbert Campbell Re-Elected President Single Copies Five Cents Subscriptions $2,00 Per Year The OBITUARY Mr, R. J. Deachman, M.P., Will Give; Address Annual Meeting Next Year Will Be Held at Auburn. WINGHAM, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, MAY 28th, 1936 ALPS GOLF CLUB ELECT OFFICERS QUINTUPLETS CELEBRATE THEIR SECOND BIRTHDAY The annual meeting of the Alps Golf Club was held at the club house on Thursday evening with a. large at­ tendance of members present, club enjoyed a most successful son last year and it is expected this year will be even better, following officers were elected: o.Hon, Preside nt—Mayor John Hanna. Hon. Vice Pres.—Mr. A .E. Lloyd. President—Herbert Campbel), 1st Vice Pres.—-‘Dr. McKee. 2nd Vice Pres.—Roy Thompson. Secretary—J. R. M. Spittai, Treasurer—*L. R. Blackwood. Committees—Finance, J. H. Craw­ ford, R. S. Hetherington, J. W. Bush-, field, H. MacLean; Greens, H. Camp­ bell, W. VanWyck, J. R. M. Spittai, Mr. Brown, Reg. DuVal; House, A. Peebles, A. M. Bishop, J. H. Craw­ ford, Ronald Rae, W. VanWyck, E. Jackson, Dr. McKee; Membership, Dr. Howson, Roy Thompson, N. L. Fry, Dr, Johnston; Match and Handi­ cap, C. FI. McAvoy, Dr. G. FI. Ross A. J. Walker, M. Goetz, Mr. Brown. Captain—C. H. McAvoy. Vice-Capt.—Rev. Father Hawkins. Ladies Also Organize The lady members also held their organization meeting the same even­ ing with the following elected; President—Mrs. H. Campbell. Vcie Pres.—Mrs. A. Peebles. Secretary—Miss N. Dinsley. Treasurer—Miss D. Fells. Executive Committee, all officers. House Committee—Mrs. J. H. Craw ford, Miss Sara MacLean, Mrs. A. J. Walker, Mrs. A. M. Bishop, Mrs. W. VanWyck and the Executive. Captain—Mrs. Reg. DuVal. Vice-Capt.—Mrs. H. W. Colborne. Match and Handicap Committee— The Captain and Vice Captain, Mrs. G. Howson, Mrs. J. H. Crawford. Thursday is a big day for the five is the occasion for a big party at the birthday cake in front of her all Marie, Yvonne, Emilie and Annette. Dionne sisters. They are celebrating Dafoe hospital in Callander. Here are ready to start the big doings. From (Copyright 1396, Star Newspaper Ser- their sec,ond birthday and the event the five babies each with her own LEFT to RIGHT they are: Cecile.vice). OBITUARY Mrs. John Morrison One of Wingham’s oldest residents, Mrs. John Morrison, passed away at the home of her son, George, at Campbellford, on Wednesday, May 20th, in her 96th year. She was born at Perth, Lanark County and in 1863 she was married at MacDonald’s Cor- x ners to her late husband. Fifty years ago they came to Lower Wingham, Mr. Morrison passing away in 1900. Mrs. Morrison continued to reside here until two years ago when she went to live with’ her son, George, at Campbellford. Mrs. Morrison was'of a bright and cheerful disposition and dearly loved to talk of the early days. Her mem­ ory was remarkable and she was al­ ways ready to chat about the history of this district and also took a keen J interest in affairs generally. Despite her advanced years she was quite .ac­ tive and had possession of all her faculties up to the Sunday before her death when she suffered a stroke. Her maiden name was Mary Wilson and she was the last surviving member of that family. Surviving are three sons and one daughter, Archibald of Cincinnatti, Ohio; George of Campbcllford; Nor- val of Cobourg and Mrs. I. Elston of Detroit. The funeral was held from the res­ idence of her nephew, Mr. Dan Ged­ des, Minnie Street, on Friday after­ noon. The service was conducted by Rev. J. F. Anderson of the United Church of which the deceased was a member. The pallbearers were: J ,A. Geddes, D. Dunbar, J. Miller, Peter Gowans, J. Brandon and H. Diamond. Interment took place in Wingham Cemetery. HYDRO PURCHASES ELLIOTT BUILDING , The local Utilities Commission have purchased the Elliott biulding on th§ Corner of Josephine and John Streets. The building Will be overhauled and put into condition to occupy. The front will be made more modern and the front store will be Used as sales­ room and office space. The back shop will be a workshop and above the work shop will be used as a store­ room. The apartment above the store will be made into two offices. The building will have new heating equip­ ment installed, hot water or steam. This building Is welt located and has ample space for carrying on the business of the commission. INSTITUTE ANNUAL ’ HELD FRIDAY NURSES GRADUATE FRIDAY EVENING ORPHEUS CHOIR GAVE SPLENDID PROGRAM Choral Singing Was Much Enjoyed. HURON PRESBYTERY MAKE APPOINTMENT Two Recommended for Ordination LARGE ENTRY FOR GOLF TOURNEYS SCOUTS VISITED GODERICH FRIDAY Leap The Graduation Exercises in con­ nection with the Wingham General Hospital will be held in the Town Hall on Friday evening this week at 8 o’clock. Four Nurses will receive diplomas; Miss Jean Coulter, Wingham; Miss Marie McKenzie, Parkhill; Miss Leila Hislop, Wroxeter and Miss Kathleen Austin, Teeswater. A splendid program has been ar­ ranged and it is expected that the public of this district will attend in large numbers. The speaker for the evening will be Mr. R, J. Deachman, local member of Parliament. A silver collection will be taken, The Walkerton Orpheus Choir with J. Alexander Hay, conductor, gave a fine choral program in St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church on Tuesday ev­ ening under the auspices of the West­ minster Guild. Miss Grace Shaw Was the piano accompanist and the Walk­ erton Orchestra accompanied at the Singing of the Hallelujah Chorus. Dr. Little, of Lucknow, was the assist­ ing artist. He gave several violin sel­ ections which were greatly appreciat­ ed. The choral singing by the choir was of a high. calibre and the aud­ ience were delighted. • The choral numbers were: “The Campbells Are Coming", “Passing By” (male voices); “Fairy Lullaby” (female voices); “Blow the Wind Southerly”; “Sleepy Hollow Tune” (male voices); “Indian Lullaby (fe­ male voices); “Annie Laurie”; “Hymn to Music”; “O Where, Tell Me, Where” (female voices); “Rule Bri< tannia”; “Drink to Me Only”; “Flow­ er O’ The Forest” (female voices); “Battle Hymn of the Republic” (male voices); ■closing Chorus. “Road to the Isles". The number was the Hallelujah 5% MILES OF HIGHWAY No. 4 TO BE PAVED Mr. C. informed way No. 4 will be paved this year. The paving operations will Start at the end of the pavement south of Blyth and will be laid for 5% miles towards Wingham. In the Durham residency there is to be 20 miles of paving, but just where the balance of this work is to be done we could not ascertain. A. Robertson, M.L.A., has us that 5l/z miles of High- Baseball Next Week The Hurons will play their first Bruce League game in Walkerton on next Wednesday, June 3rd. Their first home game will be Saturday next week, June 6th, when Kincardine will be the opponents. Church Celebrated Anniversary South Kinloss Presbyterian Church of which Rev. J. L. Burgess is minis­ ter, celebrated its 80th anniversary on Sunday. The special speaker for the occasion was the Rev. D. J. Lane of Goderich. Calvin Church Anniversary On June 7th, 1936, Anniversary Ser­ vices will be held, in Calvin Presby­ terian Church, East Wawattosh at the hours of lL.a<m. and 7.30 p.tn. Rev. Mr, Allen of Teeswater, will be the special speaker. Brokers Appear Thursday Robert S. Fletcher and Gordon C. MacLarertj Toronto bond brokers, who are being held under bond as ma­ terial witnesses in the investigation of the affairs of J. J. Huggard, Seaforth lawyer, were arrested in Toronto, and on appearing before Magistrate J. A. Makins at Goderich were remanded until Thursday this week, The charg­ es of forgery and uttering a power of attorney against the name of Alex­ ander Campbel! of Seafortli, is made against them. At a meeting of the,Presbytery of Huron, held in Wesley-Willis United Church, Clinton, the committee on evangelism and social service brought in the following recommendation: That this presbytery desires to put itself on record as being unalterably opposed to the present law granting a larger proportion of the taxes to the support of separate schools; That we commend to.our people for their sympathy and financial support the work of the Lord’s Day Alliance in aH its p’hases; That we urge the re­ vival of family worship in the homes of .our people. Harold J. Snell, B.A., and Walter Shaw, B.A., were recommended to the London Conference for ordination at its meeting in London early in June. The congregation of Londesboro was given permission to sell the church property known as Knox Church, Londesboro, the proceeds to be used for repairs and upkeep on the present church building. Rev. Charles Cum­ ming, Walton, and F. S. Savauge, Sea­ forth, were appointed on the settle­ ment committee of the London Con­ ference for 1936-’37.' Rev. F. G. Far- rill, Clinton, and J. .P. Hume, Goder­ ich, were nominated to represent the presbytery at the general council. Rev., W. A. Bremner, Brucefield, secretary of the presbytery, was un­ animously nominated as a candidate for the office of president of confer­ ence. This was done the more heart­ ily on account of the fact, that al­ though the Presbytery of Huron is the second largest in the conference, no member of it has ever been chos­ en to have the honor of occupymg the president’s chair. Golfers Attention! Begin your season right. Spring lessons for beginners and advanced players. Consult Hugh .Logan, Pro­ fessional Alps Golf Club until June 15th. Phone 606r21. Dr, Field to Retire * It is learned that Dr. J. M. Field, who for the last twenty-five years has been inspector for East Huron, in­ tends to retire in December next. He will continue to make his home in Goderich. His successor, it is stated, will be Mr. John Hartley, wlio has been in the ^Department of Education at Toronto for some years. Mr. Hart­ ley will probably make his home Clinton, where he formerly Jived. m ATTACKS TARIFFS ON IMPLEMENTS In speaking about protection on agricultural implements in Parliament, last week, Mr. R. J. Deachman, local member said: “Protection has been practiced fifty years in Canada, In all that time prosperity was highest when tariffs were lowest. By keep­ ing implements at a high level, Par­ liament was saying to every farmer he must pay a tribute to the industry, Implement price today wore 61 per cent, higher than in 1918, while farm prices wore about the same/' said Mr. Deachmam Year Tournament to be Held Next Wednesday. Field Secretary Gave Talk The opening tournament at the Alps Golf course on Monday drew a large entry. In the morning a match was held between Captain McAvoy’s team and acting Vice Captain, G. Howson’s team. The match was tied 22 all and in the play-off between ;the captains of the teams the vice captain was one ttp, 5-4. In the afternoon a two ball mixed foursome was held which also had a fine entry. The winners were, first, Mr, and Mrs. Roy'’Thompson; 2nd, Mr. D. B, Porter and Mrs. Waram; hidden hole prize, Mr. J. Jackson and Miss S. Halls. On Wednesday afternoon next June 3rd, the Club is having a Leap Year Tournament. The rules of this tour­ ney are, ladies must supply their own partners and husband and wife cannot play together. .It is expected that the entry will be very large and a most pnjoyable afternoon is being planned. Attending Revolver Tournament Constable T. W. Platt is in Guelph to-day (Wednesday) attending the Annual Guelph Police Revolver Tour­ nament. Police from all parts of tario will be in attendance at meet. On- this Dominion Stores Sales Increase Sales of Dominion Stores Limited for the 5th period ended May 16th, 1936, were $1,517,152. This compares with $1,360,939. for the corresponding period in 1935, and is an increase of 11.48%. Hespler Editor Passes George E. Hudson, publisher of the Hespler Herald, and brother of E. L. Hudson, editor of the Listowel Ban­ ner, died Tuesday afternoon. He was born in Walkerton in 1878 and taught school prior to entering the newspap­ er field. For the past 18 years he has published the Herald. Rectors and Choirs to Exchange The Choir of St. Thomas Anglican Church, Walkerton, will exchange with the choir of St. Paul’s Anglican Church here for the service Sunday evening next. The Rectors are also exchanging, Rev. Mr. Perdue of Wal­ kerton will preach here, and Rev, E. L. Roberts, R.D., of St. Paul’s Angli­ can Church will preach at Walkerton. Red Ryan Dead Norman (Red) Ryan, promised to go straight, 10 months ago paroled ton Penitentiary was fatally wounded Saturday about 6 o’clock when he and his companion attempted to rob the liquor store of Sarnia, His partner in crime, Harry Chcckley also was killed in the gun fight with Sarnia policemen. Constable John Lewis, father of two children, was shot in cold blood by Ryan. Ryan was Can­ ada’s most talked of criminal and was supposed to be reformed. He has led' a life of crime as did his companion Chcckley. the man who and who was from Kings- Mr. Hamy Burgess of Toronto spent the holiday at hrs home here. litriTliiliBir I imiTT'r i lMllfcil ‘ Mil On Friday night the local Boy Scout troop and the Scout Council visited the Goderich Scouts. The meeting was held in MacKay Hall and the Goderich Scouts put on a very pleasing demonstration. Following the demonstration, W. A. Speed, Field Secretary for Western Ontario, gave a very interesting talk on scout work, and following the meeting he met the Goderich scout council and the Wingham scout coun­ cil. Plans are being made to form a scout district, called the Goderich district, which would comprise the scout organizations of Goderich, Sea­ forth, Wingham, Brussels and Clin­ ton, tion this It is hoped that the organiza- of this district will be effected fall. WEDDINGS Nicholas - Drummond The marriage took place in Oshawa on Saturday, May 23rd of Olive Madeline, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Francis Drummond, of Picton, to Mr. Cyril Stanley Nicholas, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Nicholas, of Picton. The bride was attended by the groom’s sister, Miss Margaret Nicholas. Rev. David Rose, of Osh­ awa Anglican Church, officiated. Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas will reside Wingham. in Bride-To-Be Entertained On Tuesday evening Mrs. C. Armitage was hostess to Miss Jean Christie, who is being married next week, and a number of her friends. During the evening' bridge was enjoy­ ed. and the hostess served a delightful supper. The bride-to-be was present­ ed with a beautiful lamp. Engagement Announced Mr. and Mrs. Emanuel Stapleton of Belgrave, Ont., announce the engage­ ment of th'cir youngest daughter, Dorothy Hazel, to Mr. Wilbert Ray­ mond Procter, only son of Mrs. Procter and the late Mr, George Procter, of Brussels. The marriage to take place qutetly in June. „ On Trip To The West Mr. and Mrs. Alex. Porterfield, leave this Thursday for a six week's trip to the West and the Pacific Coast The June meeting of the East Wawattosh council ■will be the first meeting Mr. Porterfield, who is clerk, has missed for 30 years. Reeve Peter W. Scott will attend to the clerk’s duties dur­ ing his absence. B. RELIEF in 3 MINUTES for SOUR STOMACH-GAS HEARTBURN "Get rid of those stomach agonies caused by too much acid. Bisma-Rex is a delicious tasting antacid powder that is bringing quick relief to tliotis- ands of stomach sufferers. Its relief is quick and lasting too. Get a jar today at McKibbon’s Drug Store, the Rexali Drug Store. You get a big jar for only 75c. ..1 The district annual meeting of the West Huron Women's Institute was held in Londesboro Community Hall on Friday, May 22nd, There was a good representation of the thirteen branches present. There were forty- five voting delegates besides other members and visitors. The morning session opened by singing the Institute Ode. Mrs. Tre­ wartha 1st vice pres., read the Scrip­ ture lesson from Psalm 147. This was followed by prayer by Mrs. Gardner, The President then conducted a short memorial service for His Majesty the late King George. This was very im­ pressive. The Secretary then read .the minutes of the last district annual, and on motion of Mrs. Elliott and Mrs. Richmond, were approved. Branch reports were then given, 12 in all, each one doing splendid work and considerable relief work is being done in every branch. The Treasur­ er’s report was read arid accepted. Federation report was given by Mrs. Gordon Bissett. The election of officers, conducted by Miss Slicker, then took place, with the following results: President—Mrs. Fred Oster, Blyth. 1st Vice Pres.—Mrs. Trewartha, Clinton. 2nd Vice Pres.—Mrs. Bert Thomp­ son, St. Augustine. . Sec.-Treas.—Mrs. W. H. Fraser, of Wingham. Federation Representative — Mrs. Gordon. Bissett, Goderich. Auditors—Mrs. J. J. Elliott and Mrs. Bower, Wingham. The meeting then adjourned for dinner. Dr.-Burnett addressed the ladies on behalf of the Children’s Shelter and child welfare work, an appeal to mo­ thers and others. It was better to build a fence than to build a hospital at the foot of a mountain. Rev. Gard­ ner then welcomed the ladies to Lon­ desboro. Mrs. Elliott replied to this address. 11 Afternoon Session The afternoon session opened with community singing. This was follow­ ed by the President’s address. Mrs. Redmond then favoured with an in­ strumental. Mrs, Samells of Alien­ ford, a Federation Representative, brought greetings from the Provincial Board, hearers, branch secretaries being prompt in sending in their reports to the district secretary. She made a special appeal for historical research as the pioneers to whom we owe so much are being called away and we will have no sour­ ce of gathering such information. Miss Slicker then gave a full report of the co-operative program offered by the department and the speakers service was chosen as the part to be adopted by West Huron. Mrs. Philips of Blyth, then favored with a solo. Mrs, Durnin, County’ Coach, outlin­ ed the junior work and showed what was being done along this line. An invitation was extended from Auburn to hold the District Annual there next year. The meeting closed with singing of the National Anthem. year's years they Lep- Mrs. Charles E. Lepard The death of Chariottie Beadle, widow of the late Charles E, Lepard, occurred at her home, Josephine St, on Sunday, May 24th, in her 77th year. She was born at Stratford and was married to her late husband 57 ago who predeceased her 11 ago. Thirty-three years ago came to Wingham where Mrs. ard has continued to reside. Surviving her besides her one son, William C., of town, are two broth­ ers and one sister, John Beadle of London, Charles Beadle of Stratford, and Mrs. George Longfoot of Osh­ awa. One son, Edward, predeceased her in 1914. The funeral was held from her late residence on Tuesday afternoon, the service was conducted by Rev. E. L. Roberts, R.D, Rector of St. Paul’s Anglican Church. The pallbearers were: Leigh Johns­ ton, Ernest Greenwood, J. Beadle, W. Lepard, J. McDonald and Charles Sutton. Interment was made in Wingham Cemetery. ‘ 1 ,'V •! ■ ~. i »■ -------- ., She endeared herself to her She stressed the need of Adam Hicks A former resident of Lower Wing­ ham and son of the late John and Elizabeth Hicks, Adam Hicks, aged 64, died recently in Vancouver. He attended Lower Wingham Public School and moved with his parents to Algoma. After two or three years residence at Thessalon and Bruce Mines, he moved to Vancouver where for a number of years he and his bro­ ther, Thomas, operated a livery com­ pany. In 1897 he went to the Yukon where he prospected for four years. On his return to Vancouver he form­ ed a taxi company which he conduct­ ed until three years ago when he re­ tired. It is 48 years since he first went to Vancouver. Surviving are his wife, a daughter, a sister, Lottie and a brother, Thom­ as. Mrs. T. J. McLean, of town, is a cousin. Interment took place in the Odd­ fellows’ section of Mountain View Cemetery, Vancouver. MARRIED Celebrated 80th Birhtday Mrs. W. Dawson, Shuter St., cele­ brated her 80th birthday on Sunday. She spent the day with relatives in London. Engagement Mr. and Mrs. George Droumbolis, London, Ont., announce the engage­ ment of their eldest daughter, Vic- toria, to Mr. Harold E. Wild, of Wingham, Ont., the marriage to take place quietly the latter part of June. Baptismal Service Next Sunday At the morning service, 11 a.m., in John St. Baptist Church, next Sun­ day, there will be a Baptismal serv­ ice. At the evening service, 7 p.m., which is a Young People’s Service, the B.Y.P.U. will assist the- pastor, Rev.. E. C. Smith. Leased John Galbraith Store The Dominion Stores have teased the store owned by Mr, John Gal­ braith and will get possession on June 1st, Mr. Galbraith for many years carried on a successful business in this stand and lately the Ontario Sal­ vage Co, have operated at this loca­ tion, The Salvage Co, moved their stock out last Wednesday to Owen Sound, where Mr. Bishman also oper­ ates a store. EDGAR-BARKER—In Weston, on Friday, May 22nd, 1936, Miss Con­ nie Barker of Toronto, to Mr. Bruce Harold Edgar, Toronto, son of Mr- George Edgar of Morris township. Underwent Operation Mr. Lyle Hopper, 3rd line Morris, was operated on for appendicitis on Wednesday last week in the Wing­ ham General Hospital. We are pleas­ ed to state that he is making a sat­ is factory recovery. JAIL-BREAKER AT GODERICH Russell Wcssenger, will-o’-the wisp Indian jailbreaker, escaped capture by at matter of minutes at Goderich on, Monday when he was interrupted in the act of looting a summer cottage. Wcssenger who broke jail at Guelph Saturday for the second time in less than six weeks, had backed up his motor car — stolen from Tilsonburg, to the front door of a cottage belong* ing to a Clinton, Ohio, citizen, was in the act of loading It with nishings from the house, when surprised owner appeared on scene. A call was put in for the police, But When they arrived Wcssenger had vanished, leaving behind the car with all it contained. A check revealed only a few knives, forks and plates were taken from the place. and fur- thft thtr