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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1936-08-13, Page 1^Single Copies Five Cents WINGHAM, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, AUGUST 13th, 1936 Subscriptions $2,00 Per Year 37 CONSERVATIVE PICNIC AT BAYFIELD Hon. W. Earl Rowe aipd Col. George ■ Drew to Speak. COUNCIL HELD SHORT SESSION Council Protest No Work for Wing­ ham Men on Highway No, 4. PLAY-OFF GAME HERE SATURDAY Hanover and Hurons in Play-Off Tilt GILMOUR - McDAIRMID FAMILY RE-UNION TOWN LEAGUE PLAY-OFF FRIDAY BOY SCOUTS BACK FROM WEEK’S CAMP SHOOTING DATES FOR DUCKS AND GEESE People in this section of the prov­ ince .will have their first opportunity of seeing and hearing Hon, W. Earl Rowe, newly-chosen leader of. the Conservative Party, when he speaks to the monster basket picnic and ral­ ly at Bayfield on Wednesday, August .26. Arrangements for the picnic are in the hands of a strong joint commit­ tee representing the riding associa­ tions of North and'South Huron and Perth, and from all indications it will be one of the largest outings held at Bayfield in many years. A fine pro- • gram is in the course of preparation with sports and amusements to en­ tertain both old and young. While chief interest, naturally, will centre in the new farmer-leader, Hon. ’Earl Rowe, there will be other Con­ servative notables present to support ■ and pay honor to their youthful chief. Among these will be Col. George •Drew, of Guelph, runner-up to Mr. Rowe for the leadership at the Tor­ onto convention a few weeks ago, who is now campaign manager. Mayor Hanna was in 4 of the last meeting approved, CENTRAL LEAGUE PLAY-OFFS Semi-Finals Mon., August 10—Fordwich at Clif­ ford. Fri., August 14—Clifford at Ford­ wich. Third game if necessary, Aug. 17. Tues., Aug. 11—Brussels at Wing­ ham. Thurs., Aug. 13—Wingham at Brussels. Third game if necessary, Aug. 18. Finals Winners of the semi-finals will play Aug. 21, 24, 26, 29, 31, best three out of five games for the championship. Dance To Jack Ernest’s 6-piece Orchestra in •the. Forester’s Hall, Belgrave, Friday, Aug. 14th. Admission 25c. Fordwich 14, Clifford 7 Fordwich • surprised the Clifford team on Monday afternoon when they won the first game of the semi-finals of the Central League at Clifford by the score of 14 to 7, Fordwich were tail-enders in the league and Clifford , expected to take them easily. Olympic Point Winner Betty Taylor, of Hamilton, former local girl, was a point winner at the Olympic Games being held in Ger­ many. She came third in the finals of the 80-inetre women’s hurdles. The .finish was So close that the judges did not give their decision until the photo picture of the finish was examined. The first heat of the race Betty won first position. She is Captain of the Canadian Girls’ Olympic Team. Travelling in Up-to-Date Trailer Mr. and Mrs. Geo. W. Fisher, Ossining, The regular monthly meeting of the Town Council was held in the Coun­ cil Chambers on Thursday evening with all members present except Reeve Davidson and Coun. Lloyd. His Worship the chair. The minutes were read and A letter was received from the Wingham Legion Post No. ^180 re­ questing the Council to give consid­ eration to war veterans when posi­ tions became vacant. This letter was filed and the Clerk was instructed to acknowledge receipt of the letter to H. Browne (Secretary of the Legion. The Mayor had written a letter to the Minister of Highways re the sur­ facing of Josephine Street. A reply was read from the Minister stating that the letter had been forwarded to the engineers. The Finance Committee reported a number of accounts which were ord­ ered paid on motion of Coun. Craw­ ford and Hetherington. Coun. Thomson reported that the work on the sidewalks was completed and that the grass would be cut back of the curbs on Josephine Street. Mayor Writes Letter of Protest The Clerk read a letter that Mayor Hanna had sent to R, J. Deachman, M.P., Mr. Goulding, M.P., Mr. Bal- lantyne, M.L.A., Mr. C, A. Robert­ son, M.L.A., and to the Hon. David Croll. This letter was a protest in that no men from Wingham were be­ ing given work on Highway No. 4 paving operations. Stratford men are given this work which the Mayor thought was most unfair. The Council were of the opinion that some Wingham men should be given employment on this job and passed the following motion. Moved by Councillors Crawford and Thom­ son, that Mayor Hanna and Coun. Hetherington interview Mr. Deach­ man, M.P., re this matter, and if ne­ cessary that they go to Toronto and ntetview the Hon. David Croll. Coun. Hetherington reported that some repairs were to be made to the band stand at the park and as soon as this was completed the stand* would be painted. Mayor Hanna suggested that the property committee examine the Ar­ ena property and determine what re­ pairs were necessary.* Moved by Coun. Crawford and Wil­ kinson that the property committee be empowered to paint the front of the Arena and make repairs to roof, Carried. Coun. VanWyck reported that tain repairs were needed to the hall and this was left to the Fire Committee. Coun. Thomson wanted to know where old cars could be dumped and he and Chief Allen were given this matter to look after. Mayor Hanna thought that a sec­ tion or two of the grand stand which had been erected at Kincardine could be used to advantage at the town park. Councillor Thomson was dele­ gated to enquire in Kincardine about this matter and report back to Coun­ cil. A Boy and, and $15.00. the cer- fire A most enjoyable time was had in Bayfield on August 5th when about 80 members of the Gilmour _ Mc- Dairmid families held their picnic. During the afternoon a closely con­ tested and exciting softball game was played. Mrs. J. Cochrane was the winner of the lucky lunch ticket given at super. It was decided that this pic­ nic be an annual affair. Mr. Hugh Mundell was elected President and Mrs. A. Zapfe was appointed to look after the south district. After supper the sports were held, results being: Children under six, Grace Gilmour, Vivian Hastings, Hugh Zapfe; girls 6 to 10, Marjorie Gilmour, Irene Curie, Blanche Zapfe; Boys 6 to 10, Cubs Must Win or Be Eliminated Cubs Won the Camp Pennant of New York, are spending a week with their co-usins, Mr. and Mrs. Stewart Procter, and Mr. and Mrs. .C H. Elopper. In the last few weeks they have made a tour which has tak­ en them through the Maritime prov­ inces, through Quebec to Ottawa, North Bay and Callander. They are equipped with one of the most up-to- date trailers with every comfort of •a modern home. Mr. Fisher was prominently associated with the Y. M. C. A., having been General Sec­ retary in Stratford and Welland for many years. During the Great War he was .prominently associated this work and returned in 1919. sixteen years he was with the in Winston-Salem, N.C., and is taking a well earned vacation. request for a donation from the Scout Association was received on motion of Coun. Crawford VanWyck they were granted With For “Y” now OUEBEC NOMINATIONS 207 were nominated on Monday contest the 90 seats in Quebec follows: Union Nationale.......... ............ Liberals ..... -....... Independent Liberals .................... Independent Union Nationale.... Independents ............................ Communists .......................... Conservatives .... ...... ............ ........ Independent Conservatives ........ Co-operative Com’wealth Fed, .... Labor ....... ....... People’s Candidate ....— to qs 90 88 13 4 3 3 2 1 1 1 1 « 207T o ta 1 ..... Number of seats, 90. The election takes place next Mon­ day, Aug. 17 th. May Not Trap Muskrats The Ontario Government has pass­ ed a law that no muskrats are to be trapped for a period of fit least one year in Ontario. This step has been found necessary, it is said, as a con­ sequence of the tremendous drain up­ on the wild life of the province-—of fur-bearing animals, at least—due to the increasing popularity of furs lor both winter and summer wear. New* Bandshell at C.N.E, The magnificent new bandshell the Canadian National Exhibition beyond question the finest in the world. The best features of band shells at the Century of Progress, San Diego, Hollywood, Cleveland, Radio City, Amsterdam and Karlsruhe have been embodied in this unique struc­ ture and numerous new ones intro­ duced. Lighting effects have been achieved which prompted illuminating engineers to opine that a half hour concert in color, entirely without mu­ sic, could be given. This entirely new feature of the “Ex” will be one of the most popular in many years. at IS The play-offs in the Southern Sec­ tion of the Bruce League are under way. Today (Wednesday) the local gang will play in Hanover and the return game will be played at the Town Park here on Saturday after­ noon this week at 3.30 p.m. The winners of a knockout series between Teeswater, Kincardine and Walkerton will meet Palmerston and the winner of the Palmerston series will play the winner of the Hanover- Wingham series for the championship of the Southern Section of the Bruce League. « Saturday’s game should be a keen­ ly contested one and a large crowdtyRoss Hastings, Orval Hastings, Stew- of fans no doubt will be present. The admission price has not been raised for this important game. The usual admission of 25c tax included, will be charged. Turn out on Saturday and cheer the team on to a champoinship. LOCAL AND PERSONAL are Miss Willa Reid is visiting this week with friends in Toronto. Mr. Wilson Turner of Toronto was a week-end guest of Dr. and Mrs. G. Ross. Hear Paul Robson sing “01’ Man River” in “Show Boat” at Lyceum Theatre. Mrs. Leslie Young, of Toronto, is visiting with her mother, Mrs. P. S. Linklater. Shoe Repairing—Neat work, old shoes made like new—lowest prices, Greer’s Shoe Store. Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Jackson and Kenneth visited with friends in Tor­ onto over the week-end. Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Haines of Clarksburg, spent the week-end with Capt. and Mrs. W. J. Adams. Dr. and Mrs. A. W. Irwin and Mr. and Mrs. J. R. M. Spittai have rent­ ed a cottage at Amberley Beach. Golf Clubs, “Spalding’s” special clubs at special prices. 30% discount on all clubs, McKibbon’s Drug Store. Mr. W. J. Henderson, of Princeton University, is visiting with his fath­ er, W. James Henderson, Wingham Junction. Men’s Oxfords—Only 10 pairs of Richmond $7.50 Oxfords, Sale Price $2.49; color, black or tan. Greer’s Shoe Store- Rev. and Mrs. W. H Lloyd, of San Jose, California, are visiting with the former’s brother, Mr. A. E. Lloyd and Mrs. Lloyd. Miss Verne Walker visited with her cousin, Miss Marion Chapman, of Goderich, last week and Miss Marion is Verne’s guest at present. Mr. S. R. Armstrong and Mrs. F. H. Dawson, of Peterborough, visiting with the former’s son, W. W. Armstrong and Mrs. Armstrong. Mr. F. W. MacLean, of Toronto, and his daughter, Mrs. R. A. Farqu- harson and son, Duart, of Toronto, were week-end guests with Mrs. John MacLean. Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Burns and son, have returned to their home in Walkerville, after visiting with Mrs. Burns’ parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Robertson. Mr. and Mrs. J. McLeod of Oshawa, aiid Mr. and Mrs. M. H. VanWyck^ Donna and Grant, of Montreal, visit­ ed the past week with Mr. and Mrs. Walter VanWyck, Miss Georgina Sippi and Mr. Mac Williams, of Owen Sound, were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Bu­ chanan. Miss Sippi sang a solo in St. Andrew’s Church on Sunday. Young Men, your attention is dir­ ected to “two new lines” of fine foot­ wear at very moderate prices, name­ ly $2.95 and $3.95 per pair. These are excellent shoes for the price. Willis Shoe Store. Mrs. (Dr.) G. Ross and Mrs. Wil­ son Turner, accompanied by their mother, Mrs. V. R. VanNorman, and Mrs. D. C. Ross, of Brussels, left on Tuesday for a week’s visit at Lapeer and Flint, Mich. Guests with Dr, and Mrs. George Ross last week were: Mr. and Mrs. Ross MacKay and daughter, Beth, Miss tllga MacKay, all of Medicine Hat, and Mrs. Fred MacKay and dau­ ghter, Rath, of Blairmore. Visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Moffatt last week were: Mrs. Alvin Edgar and children, of London, Mi*. George Kerr and mother of Hamilton, Mrs. Trotter and Flor­ ence, of Toronto. On Sunday at the same home the Earl and Moffatt fam­ ilies held a re*tmion. Cam- Stan. Alex. Coch- Coch- Merkley’s and the Cubs will play the second game of the Town League baseball play-offs at the Town Park at 6 o’clock on Friday this week. Merkley’s won the first game and if the Cubs are beaten this game they will be eliminated and Merkley’s will be the champions. The Cubs are sure that they can take the Garage Crew On Friday night, so that the senes will go three games, but the Garage Crew are confident they can take this game and the championship, so a real tussle should result, ’ Injured in Auto Accident Friends of Mrs. Cyril Kernahan, I who visited in our vicinity a short time ago, will be sorry to learn that she and her son, William, have been injured in an automobile accident in Vancouver. Mrs. Kernahan is recov­ ering from concussion and injuries in hospital. William was not seriously hurt. art McBride; Young Ladies, Jessie Cameron, Kathleen Camcron, Mar­ garet Doig; Young Men, Wm. Mun­ dell, George Mundell, Alex. McBeath; Married Women, Mrs. Stan. Love, Mrs. R. Hastings, Mrs. C. Cochrane; Kick the slipper, ladies, Jessie eron, Kathleen Cameron, Mrs. Love; Men’s kick the slipper, McBeath, Alex. Corrigan, Jack rane; Necktie Race, Mrs. C. rane and Alex. McBeath, Mr. and Mrs. R. Hastings, Margaret Doig and Stan. Love; Married Men, Geo. Mun­ dell, R. Hastings, Alex. Corrigan; 1 Ladies’ throwing softball, Jessie Cam­ eron, Mrs. A. Zapfe, Mrs. G. Mundell; Men throwing softball, Hugh Mun­ dell, Geo. Mundell, Wm. Mundell. The oldest member was Mr. Jim Gilmour .Wingham; Youngest, Mar­ garet Ann Zapfe, Brucefield. Mr. G. Forrest, Alberni, B.C-, won the prize for member coming the longest dis­ tance. LOCAL AND PERSONAL “Show Boat’’ at Lyceum Theatre this week. Mrs. A. Peebles is visiting at Ham- The joint picnic of Districts No. 8 and 9 of the I.O.O.F. will be held at Jowett’s Grove, Bayfield, on Wednes­ day afternoon, August 19th. All Odd­ fellows and their families are request­ ed to attend. Basket supper. “SHOW BOAT” AT THE LYCEUM The picture at the Lyceum Theatre this week is of unusual interest as it is Paul Robeson in "Show Boat”, a story of the Mississippi with planta­ tion singing. It is taken from Edna Ferber’s book and is one of the most popular screen stories. Dr. Irwin’s Office Closed for Week Dr. A. W. Irwin’s dental office will be closed from Wednesday, August 12th to Wednesday, August. 19th in­ clusive. Preached at St. Andrew’s Dr. A ,R. McQueen of Dunn, North Carolina, who is visiting with Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Lloyd, preached in St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church at both services on Sunday. King Edward on Holiday Landing in Belgrade on Sunday King Edward, travelling incognito as the Duke of Lancaster, was welcomed by Prince Paul of Jugoslavia. He boarded the yacht Nah lin at Sibernik and will cruise about the islands of the Adriatic for a month. Two Bri­ tish destroyers arc the yacht’s Bowled at Lucknow Five local pairs took part Twilight Doubles at Lucknow night. W. Miller and Alex. Crawford won second prize. Murray Rae and Ed. Nash won fifth prize. The three others pairs that took part were: A. Taylor and Geo. Williams, Bert Port­ er and D. Rae, E. Webster and Harrison. ilton and Toronto. Miss Jean Town is visiting in De­ troit, the guest of Miss Jane Smith. White Shoe Sale—Sensational dou­ ble values at Greer’s White Shoe Sale. Don’t miss “Show Boat” at the Ly­ ceum Theatre. Two shows each night. Miss Nora Henry, of Ethel, spent the week-end with Miss Marie Hopper. Miss M. E. Adams is spending a vacation at Hamilton, Buffalo and Toronto. Rev. and Mrs .John Hutton of Uno Park visited with Rev. and Mrs. J. F. Anderson. Miss M. R. Anderson, B.A., Wyom­ ing, is visiting with Mrs. J. E. Fells, Diagonal Road. Miss Agnes MacLean, Reg. N., of Toronto, is visiting with her mother, Mrs. John MacLean. Miss Gertrude Murphy, of Toronto, visited at the home of Mrs. J. A. Cur. vie for a couple of weeks. “Health and Beauty Sale” now go­ ing on at McKibbon’s Drug Store, a 14-day money saving event. Mrs. Gilbert Thibideau has spent two weeks at the home of her son, Charlie Thibideau, Listowcl. Baggage—We would like to make your trip more pleasant—See the new styles of Baggage at Greer’s. Mr. Henry Aitcheson, of Sarnia, visited for a few days last week with his mother, Mrs. W. Aitcheson. Mrs. J. C. Grant and children ,of Windsor, arc visiting her sister, Mrs. W. F. Burgman, at Bruce Beach. Mrs. Marvin Deaves and children of Lower Wingham are visiting at the home of Will Nixon, Lucknow. Mr. and Mrs. Neil McLean and son, Neil Thornton, of Toronto, are visit­ ing at the home of Mr. and Mrs. T. J. McLean. Dr. and Mrs. Brown of Woodstock and Mrs. Thoms, of Toronto, were visitors last week with Mr. and Mrs. J .H. Crawford. Mr. A. G. Sutton, of North and Mrs. John Agnew and daughter, Edith, of London, are visiting at the home of M'iss E. Sutton. Mrs. A. B. Gemmill and her daugh­ ter, Ainslce, of Baldwin, Man,, were recent visitors with Mrs. Gemmill and Miss Bolt, also with other friends. Mr. and Mrs. W. Connolly and Mr. and Mrs. Harry Town visited over the week-end in Detroit at the home of Dr. and Mrs. Roy Stanley Smith. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Hunter, of Osh­ awa, and Mr .and Mrs. John Ballan- tyne, of Brussels, were week-end vis­ itors with Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Gilmour. Mrs. H. W. Colborne, Jimmy and Bobbie, who have been visiting with the former’s parents in Indiana, for a couple of months, returned home on Thursday. Mr. C. H. Booth of Regina visited1 his brother, Mr. W. T.’ Booth, week1. Mr. Booth is on a motor to his home at Morton and to Maritimes. T. and Mrs, Arthur Bieman and Bay, escort. in the Friday Ed. TEESWATER WON FROM-WALKERTON Teeswater Now Meet Kincardine Winner to Meet Palmerston in Semi-Finals. Teeswater eliminated a sudden-death game League on Monday by to 12. Teeswater will now meet Kin­ cardine at Teeswater this Thursday, August 13th in another sudden-death game, the winner to meet Palmers­ ton in the semi-finals of the Southern Section of the Bruce League. R. Walkerton .......................... 12 Teeswater........................... 14 Oberle, Bruder and Brown: rtdhers, Blair and Cronin. Walkerton in in the Bruce a score of 14 H. 12 15 E. 7 5 Car- with last­ trip the ’ M family, of London, accompanied by Mrs. W. A, Currie, are. on a motor trip to Northern Ontario. They will call at Callander to see the Quints. Young Men, your attention is dir­ ected to “two new lines” of fine foot­ wear at very moderate prices, name­ ly $2.95 and $3.95 per pair. These ate excellent shoos for the price. Willis Shoe Store. The local Boy Scout troop returned from.a week’s camp near Mount For­ est on Saturday afternoon. This is the first organized scout camp that the boys have attended. Scout Mast­ er J. R. M. Spittai, who accompanied the troop was delighted at the splen­ did showing that our Scouts and Cubs made in competition with the other troops of the Maitland District who were in camp. The Scout Pennant was won by the Eagle Patrol of Mount Forest and the Wingham Tiger Patrol came second With the Crows of Arthur third. The local Cubs won the camp pennant for Cub work with one of the Mount For­ est packs coming second. Wingham had 2 patrols in camp, Arthur 2, Mount Forest 3. The show­ ing made by our two patrols was ex­ cellent, particularly trailing, tracking and outdoor operations. The average points gained by the various troops were: Wingham 660, Mount Forest 523, Arthur 481. The local boys completed 12 pro­ ficiency badges and passed all told 200 tests, A canvass for membership in the Wingham Boy Scouts’ Association will be made very soon and it is hop­ ed. by the Scout Committee that at least one hundred will join the assoc­ iation. Thanksgiving Day, Monday, Oct. 12 Thanksgiving Day will be on a Monday this year, October 12th. An order-in-council to this effect has been passed at Ottawa. Mixed Doubles Next Tuesday The Ladies’ Bowling Club are hold­ ing a twilight of mixed doubles next Tuesday evening, August 18th. It is expected there will be a large entry. Engagement Announced Mr. and Mrs. John J. Ryan, of Dungannon, announce the engage­ ment of their daughter, Margaret Elizabeth, to Samuel Gordon Kidd, son of Mrs. Edith Kidd and the late Wm. Kidd of Southampton. The mar­ riage is to take place the middle of August. Won 2nd Prize at Hanover At the mixed doubles in Hanover on Monday, two local pairs, Mr. and Mrs. A, M. Crawford and Mr. and Mrs. E, R. Harrison, tied for second prize with 3 wins plus 19. Other en­ tries from here were, Mr. and Mrs. W. B. McCool, Mrs. T. A. Currie and Ronald Rae. Huron-Middlesex Regi- announced in the Can- The appointment dates 1, 1935. Col. A. P. Ma- Appointed Second in Command Major E. A. Corbett, of Fordwich, has been appointed second-in-com­ mand of the uient, it was ada Gazette, back to June lone, of Strathroy, is the commanding officer of the regiment. Getting Tips for Play-Offs Wallace Gurney, Ken Somers and Jack Reavie spent the week-end in Detroit and took in the ball games between Detroit and St. Louis. Wal­ lace and Ken no doubt got many good baseball ideas and there ought to be no doubt now about the Hurons win­ ning the play-offs this week. Trousseau Tea One of the summer’s smartest trousseau and Mrs. in honor Margaret ......................... .......... this month to S, Gordon Kidd, South­ ampton, who has been appointed prin­ cipal of Wingham Public School, is being anticipated with much interest. More than one hundred persons called to extend felicitations and were re­ ceived by Mrs. Ryan, mother of the bride-elect. The gifts and the trous­ seau were displayed by the Misses Cora Finnigan, Bernice Roach and J season’s social functions was the tea held at the home of Mr. John J. Ryan, Dungannon, of their daughter, Miss E, Ryan, whose marriage October 1st to November 30th Dates For This District. Stringent regulations to protect Canada’s wild ducks and geese were announced by Interior Minister Cre- rar as federal officers moved to save the wild waterfowl of the country from extinction. The supply of ducks and geese has been depleted seriously in recent years by drought, failure of ell-grass and other causes'. The new regula­ tions provide a general reduction in the length of season and bag limit. A maximum season of two months was provided; baiting and live water­ fowl decoys were prohibited. Bag limits were not to exceed 12 ducks per day and 150 for the season and. five geese per day and 50 for the sea­ son. The sale of waterfowl, largely prohibited now, is closed except in the extreme north. Ontario’s duck hunting seasons are now: Northwest of French and Mat­ tawa Rivers, ducks and geese, Sept. 15 to Nov. 15. South of those Rivers, Oct. 1 to November 30. w MR. T. C. KING SERIOUSLY ILL We regret lo report that Mr. T. C.. King is seriously ill at his home on Centre Street. Last week he was en­ joying a vacation at his cottage at Bruce Beach when early Friday morn­ ing he was seized with a heart at­ tack. He recovered and came to Wingham and was at his store all day Saturday but about 7 o’clock Sunday morning had another attack and a re-occurance Monday noon. We together with all citizens of this district, hope that he will soon be well enough to continue the very active interest he took in the affairs of our community. Junior Girls Attended Camp The following girls attended the Junior Girls’ Camp at the United Church Summer School near Goder­ ich from Wednesday until Saturday last week: Joyce Walker, Marjorie French, Shirley Edgar, Grace Kings­ ton, Ellen Bailey and Grace Bailey. Horse Show Pageant at C.N.E. Representatives of thirty-five the historic cavalry regiments of British Army will be seen at Horse Show at the Canadian Nation­ al Exhibition this year. The success of “Cavalcade” last year has prompt­ ed the Exhibition authorities to en­ large their Horse Show pageant this year. It will be the most brilliant spectacle ever seen in the vast Col­ iseum. of the the Lost in District Finals At the bowling play-off for District No. 8, held at l-lanover, on Tuesday evening, Frank Eidt won the singles, Owen Sound North the doubles and Owen Sound the rinks. Alex. Craw­ ford represented this part of the dis­ trict in the singles, having won the play-off at Lucknow. W. McCoy and Dr. Johnson of Lucknow played in the doubles and the local rink, A. Wilson, H. Sherbondy, D. Rae and Jack Mason, skip, who won the dis­ trict for the past two years, also lost out. “I hear you’ve got a new maid.” “Yes—the last one handled china as if she were Japanese.” WEDDINGS Robinson - Johnston very pretty wedding was solem* Marjorie summer and frag itig-roo scheme A profusion . flowers added their chafni •ance to the home, the din­ being decorated in a color >f pink and white, streamers and wedding bells. The tea table with ,laco cloth, was presided over in the afternoon by Mrs. George Bradford of Goderich and Mrs. Wilts?, of Clin­ ton, who poured tea, while in the ev­ ening, Mrs. (Dr.) Yokes and Mrs. Robert Davidson performed this func­ tion, The tea was served by Miss Alma Free, Reg. N., Mrs, T.orne fv- ers, Mrs. Bert Bradford, and Mrs. O. H, Popp assisting in serving. mi A nized on Saturday noon at the United Church. Manse, Kenora, when Miss Jessie Johnston, Reg. N., daughter of Mrs. Johnston of Toronto, became the bride of Dr. Wilfred Gibson Rob­ inson, youngest son of Mt. and Mrs. Wm. Robinson of East Wawanosh. The happy couple left for a short hon­ eymoon to Winnipeg and Minneapolis before returning to their home at Dryden where Dr. Robinson has been practicing for the past two years. The many friends of the groom in these parts extend best wishes for a long and happy wedded life. Guest - Eskelson A quiet wedding' took place at the Lutheran parsonage at Watson, Sask., recently, when Lily Eskelson became the bride of David Guest, grandson of Mrs. Loughced, of town, The par* ents of bath the bride* and groom are pioneers of the Wadena district where the groom is a well-known farmer, 4