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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1936-11-19, Page 11 Single Copies Five Cents With Which Is Amalgamated The Gome Vidette and Wroxeter News. WINGHAM, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 19th, 1936 Subscriptions $2.00 Per Y«w GOFORTH AUXILIARY HEAR FINE ADDRESS Miss Reith, of Toronto, Gave Slendid Lecture at Annual Thank-Offering Meeting. The annual Thank-Offering meeting of the Goforth Auxiliary of St. And­ rew’s Presbyterian Church was held in the school room of the church on Wednesday evening last, with the President, Mrs, T .A. C-urrie, in the chair. After the opening exercises and business, Miss Sara MacLean, accom­ panied at the piano by Miss Ella Rae, sang a delightful solo “My Task/’ ' The Scripture lesson was taken by Mrs. TJervit and the President led in prayer following which Miss Ella Rae played an instrumental solo. The special speaker for the service was Miss Reith of the University of ’Toronto, who chose as the topic of her address “The Joy of Service.” “When we find joy we find it in ■those who are serving others, putting self last always. This.is exemplified in the service of the deaconesses of our church. In the early records of'the Christian ehurCh women were ordained for this special work and down through the ages we find many instances of their devotion and sacrifice. “In ’the Presbyterian Deaconess ’Training Home on St. George Street, in Toronto,” said Miss Reith, “we find a very high type of young woman training to go forth, into this great work which is divided into three classes, Congregational deaconesses, usually found in large churches; Mis­ sionaries working chiefly in the North West; and those who live in the train­ ing home and are training for some branch of the work in the foreign field. “We -know we are not all endowed with the same talents but God ex­ pects us to use the talent we have in the advancement of His kingdom. It is for us to find the special work ■God has intended for us and .then we shall know what is meant by joy in -service.” SALVATION ARMY A Male Quartette of the Baptist Church, Hanover, will be taking part in the services at the Salvation Army on Sunday, Nov. 22nd. Services at 11.00, 2.30 and 7.00. The new Divisional Commander for the Hamilton Division ^and his wife, Brigadier .and' Mrs, H. Ritchie, of Hamilton, ’will be making their initial visit to Wingham on Monday, Nov. ‘23rd, and will be conducting a Public Meeting in the S. A. Hall at 8 p.m. Won Cushion Mrs. Steele won the cushion at the draw made at the Legion Bingo in the Armouries on Friday evening. The cushion was donated by Mrs. Harry Browne and the funds raised by the sale of the lucky tickets are for Legion purposes. Boat Sinks in Lake Huron The waters of Lake Huron gave up ‘no trace of a tugboat which was seen sinking early Friday and Capt. T. B. Climie, owner of the tug Frederick A. Lee, said he was convinced the lost boat was the Lee, which had five men on board. Coast guardsmen at Pointe aux Barques and Harbour Beach, near where the tug sank, re­ ported finding no bodies or wreckage to Identify the boat and had given Up search. Capt. Climie, at Sault Ste. Made, Ont, said he had received no word from the Lee since last Thurs­ day -when it was freed from the mud near Harbor Beach. TURNBERRY WILL NOMINATE SOON Friday, Nov. 27th,' in Foresters’ Hall, Bluevale, Is Place and Date As Nomination Day approaches for the Township of Turnberry there ate tumors’that there will be an election this year, but others state that it is their opinion that the present Council xvill not have opposition. 'Jjhe present Council is, Reeve, Roland Grain; and Councillors ,Harold Moffatt, R. Port­ er, Jifn Breckenridge and Rich. Wil­ ton. ■So many conflicting rtfoiors are be­ ing circulated that a-’forecast of what will take place nomination day is out of the guestfom Turnberry nomina­ tions are always interesting and It may be that some surprises will be sprung when the meeting gets under way at 1 p.m. on Friday, November xJTtli in the Foresters* Hall, Bluevale. SLIPPERY ROADS CAUSEDlACCIDENTS Mr. and Mrs. Dave Hutcheson In­ jured whe.n Car Pitched Florence Beecroft at her Grandfather Have Leg Broken Near Exeter Father Paquette’s Car Smashed But He was not Injured Sunday’s storm with the resulting icy roads caused many accidents throughout Ontario and this district also, had its chapter of accidents. Mr. and Mrs, Dave Hutcheson and two children were returning from Teeswater about 9,30 Sunday evening and as the car was proceeding down the hill toward McCormick's Corners it slewed on the slippery surface. Mr. Hutcheson tried to stop it going into the ditch but due to condition of the road it hit the side of the road, turn­ ed over and landed against the fence with the wheels of the car in the air. Mr. Hutcheson received a nasty gash about' 6 inches long on the head, lost considerable blood and suffered from, shock. He was rushed to Wing­ ham General Hospital but was remov­ ed to his home Monday morning. Mrs. Hutcheson was cut also, her wound was on her right leg'. After receiving treatment at the hospital she was taken home. Their two daughters were more fortunate as they escaped injury. The car was ’badly wrecked, the windshield was smashed as was three other windows and the rear right wheel torn off. Father Paquette’s Car Ditched About 10 p.m. on Sunday evening Father Paquette was coming down Zetland hill, when his car skided, cleared the bank and overturned. One side of the body of the car and the fenders were damaged, but Father Pa­ quette was not injured. Doug. War- an and Carl McKay happened along and helped him out of the car. This One Occured Near- Exeter Mr. and* Mrs. Dustan Beecroft and their daughter Florence accompanied by Mrs. Beccroft’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Kirk of Seaforth were re­ turning from a visit to Detroit on Sunday when the car left the road and hit a tree. The accident happened about 4 p.m. just this side of Exeter. Mr. Beecroft was driving the car, which belong to Mr. Kirk. The pave­ ment was clear for a short piece and then it ran into a very slippery spot. The wind was very strong and the car lurched toward the ditch. Mr. Beecroft turned the steering wheel to get on the centre of the road but the car continued to slide. It came to a stop when the front wheel hit a tree. Florence had her right leg broken between the knee and the hip and was suffered a broken hip and is a patient taken to Clinton hospital, Mr. Kirk in Seaforth hospital. They are both getting along as well as can be expected. Mrs. Bee­ croft was cut about the knee and re­ ceived a bruise over her eye. Mrs. Kirk had a small bone broken in her wrist. The lucky passenger was Mr. Beecroft as he came .out of the acci­ dent with a small scratch on his nose. Sale of Work and Home Baking The Salvation Army Ladies’ Home League will be holding their Annual Sale of Work, Home Baking, etc., on Saturday, Dec, 1.2th, in the Salvation Army Hall, Edward St. Poppy Day Receipts The collection on'Poppy Day was $148.28, which is abotft, $19.00 more than last year. Wingham. post No. 180, Canadian Legion, JXJBkS.L,, again express their (hanks to the public for their generous, support, Further Increases in C.N.R. Earnings The gross revenues of the all-in­ clusive Canadian National Railways for the 10-day period ending October 31st, 1936, were $6,377,850, as com­ pared with $5,804,439, for the corres­ ponding period of 1935 an increase of $573,411. Hunters Bagged a Wolf To hunt foxes and succeed in bag­ ging a wolf was the experience of Messrs. Merwir^Barket and Kenneth Stewart, of Stanley f township last week. The animal, (first of its kind to be seen in Huron/ county for many years, is dlassifie/ by Game Warden Major ReA Kj/McGotin as a “brush wolf" and isTfrst cousin to the fierce “timber wolf/’ though somewhat smaller, 'This one tipped the scales at 25 pounds. The young hunters will be entitled to the wolf bounty. EASTERN STAR DANCE WAS GALA AFFAIR Much Interest Taken in the Fashion Show. The Armouries* festooned with col­ ored streamers and evergreens, was an attractive setting for the second annual Eastern Star Dance, Thursday evening last, The color scheme was of red, yellow, blue, white and green, which are the official colors of the Eastern Star. Hanging from the cen­ tre of the hall was a silver star and a net filled with gaily colored balloons. The attendance far exceeded that of last year and included many from outside points, Listowel, Kincardine, Goderich, Clinton, Lucknow, Brussels arid Teeswater. The music furnished by Ernie Brown’s Orchestra was all that could be desired. Prior to the dance a fashion show was held under the ’ auspices of the Rush Ready-to-Wear Store. The dis­ play of gowns, etc., were supplied by the G. W. McIntosh Company, of Toronto and were capably displayed by Mrs. Jack McLeod, Mrs, Camp­ bell Grant, of Walkerton, and two Toronto girls. OBITUARY Mary B. Campbell Following an illness of one month Mary B. Campbell, daughter of Wil­ liam J. Campbell, of Turnberry, and the late Mary Campbell, passed away in Wingham General Hospital on Sunday, November 15th, in her 34th year, A week before her death she was removed from her home to the hospital where she was administered seven blood transfusions in an effort to. save her life. The deceased was born on the 10th Concession of Turnberry and lived there all her life except for a few years spent in Wingham. She was a member of Wingham United Church and took an active interest in the Wo­ man’s Association. She leaves to mourn their loss be­ sides her father,, two brothers and two sisters, James, Jean and John ,at home and Annie, who teaches school at Gil­ mour, Ont. The funeral was held from the family residence, Lot 17, Concession 10, Turnberry, on Tuesday afternoon. The service was conducted by Rev. J. F. Anderson, her pastor. The pallbearers were all cousins of the deceased; Robert Campbell, Herb­ ert Campbell, Stewart Campbell, John Campbell, Harold Campbell and Alvin Mundell. Interment took place in Wingham Cemetery, Had Another JJeart Attack Wc regret to report that Mr. Ollie. Thompson of Listowel suffered an­ other heart attack -on Sunday night. We are .pleased to report that he is now improved. E. WAWANOSH WILL NOMINATE NOV. 27th Nomination Meeting Will Be Held at 1 p.m. in Union School House, at Belgrave, East Wawanosh will hold their Dominations in Union School House No. 17, Belgrave, at 1 p.m. on Fri­ day, Nov. 27th. If an election is de­ manded it will be held Monday, De­ cember 7th. The present Council of Reeve Peter W. Scott, Councillors J. D. Beecroft, R. R. Redmond, Harvey Black, Lewis Ruddy, will seek re-electioi^, we are informed, and it is thought by many in the township that the present Coun­ cil will not be opposed. The papers of lajc have named sev­ eral townships that feel they are in an enviable position but Reeve Peter W. Scott is of the opinion that the Township of East Wawanosh has rea­ son to be proud of its position. In conversation with the Reeve, he informed us that East Wawanosh has had no township debenture debt since 1933. The only township debt is a few drain debentures and those, on Currie’s school which was burned a few years past, The township holds a record in regard to relief and sale of land for taxes. No relief has been given and no property lias been sold for taxes. The township rate is 2% mills and the Reeve states that the roads are equal or better than most neighboring townships, Ah interesting item that the Reeve brought to our attention is that for the past three years no in­ terest has been paid on loans which saves the taxpayers considerable mon­ ey. hard work and perseverance they hewed for themselves a home out of the primeval forest. Thirty years ago he moved to Morris Township where he resided until retiring to Wingham fifteen years ago. In 1879 he was married to Frances McMichael, who predeceased him four years ago. Sin­ ce that time he has made his home amongst his family. There is left to; mourn the loss of a kind and loving father, Mrs. Geo. Warwick, of Grey, Mrs. Arthur Fitch, of Howiclc, Mrs. Gordon Walker, Rob­ ert, Nelson and Gordon, of Morris. The funeral service was held from the home of Mr. Fitch on Friday, Nov. 13th. The service was conduct­ ed by the Rev. Mr. Raynor, of Bel­ more, and Rev. Mr. Grant, of Wrox- eter. Mr. Higginsl was a member of Wingham UnitedJChurch and also a member of'the Courf Maitland C.O.F., Wingham. In the passing of Mr. Higgins, Huron has lost one of its earliest pioneers. Weep not for a father deceased, Our loss is his infinite gain; A soul out of prison released, And free from its bodily chain; With songs let us follow his flight, And mount with his spirit above, Escaped to the mansion of light, And lodged in the Eden of love. Mrs. Abe Cohenscrous Mrs. Abe Cohenscrous died in Kit­ chener at 12 Mansion St., on Thurs­ day, Nov. 12th. The late woman whose maiden name was Elizabeth Carruthers, was born in Lower Wing­ ham 70 years ago and was a daughter of the late Thomas and Mrs. Carruth­ ers, early settlers in the Town Plot. She leaves three brothers,. John, of Buffalo; Frank and Thomas, of Kit­ chener; and two sisters, Mrs. Koenig, of Kitchener, and Mary, of Detroit. She was a first cousin of Walter, And­ rew and Miss Carruthers, of Turn­ berry. The funeral was held at Kitchener on Saturday. Interment took place in Kitchener Cemetery. Attention Curlers! The annual meeting of the Huron Curling Club will be held in their rooms at 8.15, Thursday evening (this week) November 19lh, Improving Wc are happy to report that Mr. Arthur Fothergill and Mr. W. A. Sanderson, who are patients in Wing­ ham General Hospital, are much im­ proved this week. WINGHAM LIBERAL WOMEN ELECT Mrs. Dan Geddes Chosen President The annual meeting of the. Wing­ ham Liberal Women’s Association was held in the Council Chambers on Friday afternoon with a good attend­ ance. The officers elected were: Hon. Pres.—Mrs, R, J. Dcacbman. President—’Mrs. Dan Geddes. 1st Vice Pres.—Mrs. W. J, Hend­ erson. 2nd Vico Pres.—Miss B. Graham, Secretary—Mrs, A. M. Cam Treasurer—Mrs. J. O. Wabkirk, Program Committee—Mrs, W, Bar­ bour, Mrs. W. Hammond, Mrs. Geo. Orvfe. Convenor of Social Committee — Miss Sara MacLean. OBITUARY Elijah Higgins There passed peacefully away on Wednesday, Nov. 11th, Elijah Hig­ gins, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Fitch in Howich, after a brief illness from pneumonia. He attained the ripe old age of 87 years and nine months. Burn in Stanley Township in 1849, son of the late William and Frances Higgins, he was the last sur­ viving member of the family. At the age of 16 he came to Turn­ berry with his two elder brother, Jo­ seph and Thomas, where, through TOWN NOMINATIONS MONDAY, NOV. 30th It Now Appears that Present Cogncil Win Stand Pat A week from next Monday, Nov­ ember 30th, nominations for Mayor, Reeve, Councillors, a Commissioner and Public School Trustees will take place in the Town Hall. The hours for nomination will be from 7.30 to 8,30 in the evening. Following the close of the nominations the candi­ dates will address the electors. If an election is demanded it will take place Monday, December 7th. According to present rumours it ap­ pears that the present Council will again seek office in their present po­ sitions as follows; Mayor, John W. Hanna; Reeve, Fred L. Davidson; Councillors, H. T. Thomson, R. H. Lloyd, J. H. Crawford, R. S. Heth­ erington, Elmer Wilkinson and Wal­ ter VanWyck. It would not be- surprising if the present Council stands pat that they would not be opposed but would re­ ceive an acclamation. However, this will- not be known until nominations are over and the time for qualifying is past. OBITUARY Mrs. William H. Davidson The death occurred on Sunday af­ ternoon at her home, Maple Street, of Annie Gray, widow of the late Wil­ liam H. Davidson, who predeceased her a little over a month ago, Octob­ er 12th last. Two weeks prior to her death Mrs. Davidson suffered a hem- morhagc of the brain and gradually weakened until she peacefully passed on. The deceased, who was in her 73rd year, was born at Invermay, near Paisley. At the age of four years she moved with her parents to Wingham and has since been a resident here ex­ cept for five years spent in Marquette, Mich., following her marriage to her late husband 48 years ago. She was a faithful member of Wingham United Church. Surviving her is one daughter, Mrs. H. O. Stevens, of Montreal, who has been with her since Mr. Davidson’s death, and one son, Reeve Fred L. Davidson, of town. She is also sur­ vived by one brother and one sister, Samuel Gray, of Owen Sound and Mrs. Margaret Irwin, of Toronto. The funeral is being held from her late residence at 2 p.m. this afternoon (Wednesday). The service will be conducted by Rev. J. F. Anderson. Interment will take place in Wing­ ham Cemetery. Dance in Belgrave Thursday, November 19th. Ernest’s Orchestra. Admission 25c. Short Course to Open at Auburn The Huron County Branch of the Ontario Department of Agriculture has arranged for the holding of short courses in agriculture and home ec­ onomics in Auburn commencing No­ vember 24 and continuing until De­ cember 18th. i COUNCIL HELD SHORT SESSION MONDAY This the Last Meeting of Council Prior to Nominations A Statutory meeting of Wingham Town Council was held Monday even­ in in the Clerk's office. All members present except Reeve Davidson. His Worship, Mayor Hanna in the chair. Minutes of last meeting were read and approved. A number of accounts were pre­ sented by the Finance. Committee. Moved by Coun. Crawford, second­ ed by Coun. Hetherington, that the report of the Finance Committee be adopted and when the remaining ac­ counts arc properly- certified, they may be. paid.—Carried. Coun. Thomson brought up the matter of gravelling Frances Street at once. He advised that a crusher was conveniently located near town and a good grade of crushed stone was available just now. Moved by Coun. Hetherington, se­ conded by Coun. VanWyck, that the matter of gravelling Frances Street be. left with the Street Committee for action,—Carried. His Worship pointed out that Reeve Davidson’s mother had passed away and it was agreed that as many as possible attend the funeral on Wed­ nesday afternoon. MINSTREL MONARCHS WENT OVER BIG Well Filled Hall Greeted Cast Mon­ day and Tuesday Evening. Large audiences were present on Monday and Tuesday evening at the Town Hall to witness the laugh slide review “Minstrel Monarchs" a John B. Rogers Production, presented und­ er the auspices of the Chamber of Commerce, The presentation was thoroughly enjoyed by all present and the whole cast are deserving of much credit for the splendid manner with which they put this production ac­ ross with less than two weeks’ prac­ tice. Dr. A. W. Irwin, Master of Cere­ monies and Professor of Laughter, introduced his end men (pupils) to the audience then the College Rhythm Girls staged a pleasing dance. Two specialty number were enjoy­ ed at this time, Ann VanWyck, Scotch dancing and Carl McKay, trumpet solo. The College of Laughter then took over and gave a fine program of mu­ sic and comedy. Kenneth Crawford then gave a pleasing exhibition of tap dancing. The second part of the show was entitled “Daisy Land” and was grace­ fully presented by the Author, the Composers, the Dazzling Daisies and the Dancing Daisies. The number by Tomorrow’s Stars, a bevy of Public School girls, was another pleasing number. This chor-us was composed of, Soloists, Alice Dore, Donna Buchanan; Choristers, Louise Thompson, Lois Bateson, Bet­ ty Groves, Georgina Evans, Velma . Ohm, Mary Lepard, Eva Lediet, Ruth Harris, Grace Small, Iris Templeman, Louise Reid, Betty Gannett, Jean Breen, Frances Brophy, Margaret Fin­ lay, Edythe Campbell, Eileen Dark, Donna Buchanan, Grace Louise Park­ er, Grace Hingston, Grace Hutcheson, Marjorie Falconer, Mabel Campbell, Dorothy Stewart, Evelyn Scott, Ellen Bailey, Helen Hammond, Ann Van­ Wyck, Louise Dore, Reatha Sinna- mon, Bertha Casemore, Frances Rob­ inson, Edna Hogg. “The . Hill Billies” Bill, Pete and Shorty, made a big hit with their specialty number. The third part of the production was a play entitled “Hot Dog Jones” and the cast put it over in fine style. Many amusing situations arose when Hot Dog Jones took, over the job as j Sheriff of Gore. Gulch. i The show closed with all the cast • on the stage singing “My Old Ken-' Lucky Home”, "Dark Town Struthers' Ball” and “God Save the King.” Mayor John W. Hanna, on behalf of the Chamber of Commerce, thank­ ed the public for their attendance, the cast for their splendid effort and the merchants for their support. He also introduced to the audience, Bud Stein- hoff, of the John B. Rogers Produc­ tion Co., who so successfully directed the presentation. Institute Will Meet Nov. 24th The November meeting of the Wo­ men’s Institute will be held in the Council Chamber on Tuesday after­ noon, Nov. 24th, at 2.30 o'clock sharp. Mrs. Clarkson Martin will have charge of the meeting. Italian Armies Again Active In Ethiopia Italian columns are one the move again in Ethiopia. Six months after troops occupied that Capital City and Premier Mussolini proclaimed the an­ nexation of Ethiopia, the war still is in progress against unconquered chief­ tains. With the end of the rainy sea­ son, Italian columns are pushing west­ ward toward the Sudanese border and Gore, reputed seat of what remains of an autonomous Government, and southward through the Galla and Sid- anio regions toward the Kenya fron­ tier. Men and Horses Competed At the Meafotd Fall Fair att odd contest was put on. It was a contest between eight strong men and a team of horses. The men lay on the broad of their backs, with their feet braced and with their arms around a stout plank. With a rope that apparently could stand a great strain connecting the plank and the team, the pull was on. The men wore not moved, but the rope broke. A chain was substi­ tuted and again the trial of strength was renewed, Two or three attempts were made but all fatted and the men were proclaimed winners. It was an interesting and exciting test, PUBLIC SCHOOL CONCERT. NOV. 26-27 Preparations Are Now Practically Complete The Annual Public School concert will be held in the Town Hall on the evenings of Thursday and Friday* Nov, 26th, 27th, The title-of the pre­ sentation is the “Christmas Carol” an adeptation from the Dickens book of that name. The teachers and Prof, Anderson are entliusiatic about this year’s en­ tertainment. The singing of the child­ ren in connection with the play will make the most pleasing production. Remember the dates, Nov. 26-27. WEDDINGS Holland - McCarthy A pretty autumn wedding took, place on November 16th at Newman Hall, Chapel, Toronto, when Honora Alice, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James McCarthy, of Granton, Ontario,, was united in marriage to Mr. Cornelius Fairman Holland, son of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel J. Holland, of Peter­ borough. Rev. A. E. McQuillcn offic­ iated. The bride looked lovely in a gown of Coronation blue velvet with Venet­ ian lace collar and wore a silver hat with illusion veiling and silver shoes to match. She carried a quaint nose­ gay of butterfly roses, baby mums and lily-of-thc-valley. Their only at­ tendants were Miss Kathleen Holland, sister of the groom, and Mr. Charles Cowling. Miss Holland chose a be­ coming gown of wine triple sheer, velvet turban, silver shoes and carried a nosegay of Johanna Hill roses and snapdragons. Following the ceremony, a wedding breakfast was served at the Royal York Hotel, after which the happy couple left on an extended motor trip. The bride travelled in navy blue and wore a seal coat with matching ac­ cessories. Upon their return, Mr. and Mrs. Holland will reside at Wingham, Ontario. ’ SHOPPERS READ THIS ARTICLE This is a reminder to the citizens of this district that the stores of Wingham will not observe any more Wednesday half holidays this year. As there lias been some misunder­ standing regarding the continuing of the Wednesday half holidays wc re­ peat the announcement of last week. At ‘the Queen Coffee Shop— Ran­ kins assorted hand rolled chocolates, by the box, or lb, salted mixed nuts, toasted peanuts, mints. Always fresh. Sold Garage Mr. Gus. Boyle, of Walkerton, has disposed of his garage at Walkerton to Mr. R. G. Brown, of Owen Sound. Mr. Brown has already taken posses­ sion. Evening Auxiliary Bazaai- The Evening Auxiliary of the Unit­ ed Church will hold their Afternoon Tea, Sale uf Work and Home-Made Baking in the Council Chamber, Town Hall, Saturday afternoon, November 28th, commencing at 3 o’clock. Tea and Sale The Cadies' Aid of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church will hold their Annual Tea and Sale in the basement of the Church on Saturday afternoon, November 21st. There will be for sale all of kinds of Home Made Baking, Candy, Aprons, Towels, and a good display of miscellaneous articles of fancy work, all suitable for gifts. Sale will commence at 3 o’clock sharp. Tea served from 3 to 5 o’clock. Every­ body welcome. TOWN LEAGUE HOCKEY MEETING In Council Chambers Thursday at 8 p.m. A meeting of all those interested in Town League Hockey will be held in the Council Chambers on Thursday night, this week, at 8 o'clock. It is hoped that the league will comprise four teams again this year as it has for the past two years. The league last year had four good teams: Gur­ ney’s, who won the championships Lloyd’s, the Bear-Cats and Lowen Wingham, Turn out for this meeting. The ex­ ecutive of the league are very anxious to make arrangements for a success*, fol season.