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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1936-11-19, Page 9Single Copies Five Cents CURLERS PREPARE FOR SEASON’S PLAY Officers and Committees Elected at Annual Meeting. An enthuiastie meeting of the Hur- , the Club Ljst week ere^Completed on Curling Club was h/ld in the Club rooms on Thursday night last week when arrangements were /Jompleted for the winter activities^The follow­ ing officers were elected: President—J. A. Wilson, Vice Pres,—J. Murray. iSec.-Trcas.—Dr. A. W. Irwin. Executive Committee—J. J. Evans, H, Diamond, D, Rae, H. C. MacLean, F. L, Davidson. Bonspiel Committee—J. Mason, W. T. Booth, H, C. MacLean, D. Rae, C. Elliott. Jitney Committee—T. H. Gibson, J. A. Wilson, J, Murray, J. Carr. Entertainment • Committee—W. G. Gray,, H, Machan, H. Diamond, J. Murray, C. Elliott, E. J. Nash, J, J. Evans, W. Monk, H. S, Chittick. Ticket Committee—T. H. Gibson, AV. G. Gray, J. A. Wilson. On Executive of N.W.O.H.A, Mes.srs. Ed. Williams and T ,W. .Platt attended a meeting of the North Western Ontario ..Jiocjcey Association held in Listo’welj' on Tuesday. The meeting was vveljf attended. Mr. WiL • liams was placet^ on /he Executive Committee of the league. It was not decided at this meeting what the groupings would be. A special meet­ ing will be held in the near future to raniiage the various groups. As stat­ ed in another article in this issue, Wingham are entering a team in this league. a LOCAL AND PERSONAL Dr, and Mrs. Reg. puvhl attended the Royal Winter Fai/ las/ week. Mrs. L, C, Young was a week-end visitor with her sons in Toron t^. Mrs. Geo. Mason is improving af­ ter her accident of two weeks ago. Queen’s Coffee Shop for appetizing Sandiwches, delicious Hot Chocolate, Rankin’s Candies. Mr. and Mrs. H, O. Stevens, of Montreal, left on Saturday for their home in Montreal. Mrs. Robt, Beattie has sold her residence on John St. to Mr. George Dalgleish of town. Mr. T. Y. Smith has been confined to his home for the past few days with a cold or flu. Mr. and Mrs. T. A. Cur/uQlpcnt a couple of days last, week aUtfre Royal "Winter Fair, Toronto. Mr. and Mrs W. J. GrieY were Royal Winter Fair visitors tor a cou­ ple o.f days this week. Capt. and Mrs. AV. J./kd/ms spent a couple of days at the wjyal Winter Fair, Toronto,, this week. Mr. and. Mrs. N. B. McLeod, of Toronto, were guests last week with Mr. and Mrs. W, H. French. • Mr. and Mrs, Wilfre r^fogle of Detroit, were week-en<V visitors with his brother, Mr. J. J. Mr. and Mrs. G. G. Toronto, were week-e Mr. and Mrs.»Elmer Master James Morgan, of London, spent a few days with his grandpar­ ents, Mr. and Mrs. J-.S. Morgan. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph England, Mr. and Mrs. T, England ai|n children, of Galt, visited with Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Deyell. Mr. and Mrs, Frank Galbraith and children, Jack and Elizabeth, of Tor­ onto, spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. John Galbraith. Mayor John Hanna, Mrs. Hanna, and, Mr. and Mrs. Andrej were Royal Winter Fair w a couple of days last week. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Park, Dun­ gannon, also Miss Beth and Mr. Brown were recent visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Robt, Deyell. Mrs. J, R. Lockhart, who has beeh visiting with her mother, Mrs, J. J. Elliott, to her day. Mr. Drumnhond and motid, Of Pictoh, spent a few days With Mr. and Mrs? C, Nicholas, Wing­ ham. Mrs, J. H, Zeigler and baby son, Jimniio, returned to their home in Guelph on Sunday after visiting with her parents, Mr, and Mrs, T, H. Gib­ son, for the past week, Mr. and Mrs. Davis, City, Kansas, visited with* Mr, and Mtrs, J. Mrs. DaVis is a cousin gati and it is 64 years seen her, icjimond, of chests with inson. rtu,V%Taylor ^sjtors for for the past month, returned home at Bath, N.B., on "Mon Claytoti Carter, Miss Edith Mr. Clifford Drum- of Soimonon oti Saturday $, Morgan, of Mr, Mdr* sThcts he has With Which I» Amalgamated The Gorrie Vidette and Wroxeter New*. WINGHAM, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 19th, 1936 SHIP FOUNDERS IN GEORGIAN BAY Five of the bodies have since The motorship Hibou foundered nd sank in Owen Sound Bay four miles north of Owen Sound at dawn Saturday, carrying seven members of its crew to their death, including Miss Iona Johnston, Ten survivors reach­ ed shore on rafts which they threw clear before leaving the ship. With their feet in frigid water they paddled the rafts with their hands from the spot where the Hibou went down a half mile from land. They were tak­ en to the General and Marine Hos­ pital at Owen Sound. They were all suffering from exposure, but doctors said none were in a serious condi­ tion. been recovered. Above is shown the M.S. Hibou in dock, and on the map is marked the location of the disas­ ter. Subscription* |2.00 Per ¥•*»♦ LEBANON CHAPTER ELECT OFFICERS CONTRACT BRIDGE CLUB TO START BRIGADIER VISITED SALVATION ARMY Hanover Quartette Took Part in the Sunday Services. TEMPERANCE FORCES MET AT CLINTON Protest Against the Sale of Beer and Wine in Huron County, A regular , meeting of Lebanon ^Chapter No. 84 R.A.M. G.R.C. held in the Masonic Temple last week, the following were elected officers for the ensuing year: I. P.Z.—J. D. Beecroft. Z.—H. L. Sherbondy. H.—W. T. Booth. J. —W. S. Hall. Scribe E.—H. F. McGee. Scribe N.—J. J. McGee. Treas.—J. W. McKibbon. P.S.—G. G. McKee. S,S.’—M. Brown. J.S.—T. Gilmour. O.G.—E. J. Nash. The installation’ of the above offic­ ers will be held at the next regular meeting. Organization Meeting Will Be Held Wednesday, Dec. 2nd. On Monday of .this week Brigadier and Mrs, Ritchi^ visited Wingham, They spent the day with the Salva­ tion Anny Officers, Captains Rumford and Barwick. At night a well attended open-air service vjas conducted by the Brigadier at the corner of Alfred and Minnie Sts. The inside meeting was also well £.ttended and a very lively and helpmLperioj was enjoyed by all present/This Ls the first visit to Wingl/a™ f Brigadier and his wife as DmdTonal Commanders. They wereLvevyrecently transferred to the command of the Hamilton Division from Winnipeg, where they held a similar position. On Sunday the junior male quar­ tette of’ the Baptist Church in Han­ over, comprising Messrs. Code, Hay- ne, Hingley and Wendorf, also Mrs, Code, Wesley, and Ruth, attended the services at the Salvation Army. At the morning service two numbers1 were rendered by the quartette. In the afternoon they attended the Unit­ ed Church where they also sang. At the evening Salvation Army meeting the quartette sang four appropriate selections. Just before the close of the service Mr. Code and Captain Barwick sang a duet. Altogether a very enjoyable day was spent in the Master’s service. Dr. and Mrs. Stew­ art, Mr. and Mrs. Lott and the Army Officers entertained the guests. A. Y. P. A Connell entertained the mein- ev- in- on ex­ » Dr. bers of the A.Y.P.A. on Monday ening when he presented a very teresting and instructive address “The Process of Healing.” He plained the method that the human body has of healing wounds by nat­ ure. These methods he illustrated by many interesting black-board draw­ ings. Mr. Hutson gave a very humorous cockney reading taken from Herbert Jenkins’ book "Bindle” which was very much enjoyed by all. A piano solo “Sabbath Chimes” was rendered by Miss Cora Phair. At the conclusion of the meeting a pleasant half-hour was spent in ganies. Curled at Kitchener The local Curling' Club was repre­ sented at the Kitchener Bonspiel on1 Monday by D. Fortune, A. J. Wilson, J. Mason and Alex. Crawford, skip. They won their first game 11-9 in an extra end from A. R. Diet, of Kitch­ ener and lost their second game 10-5 to a Toronto Granite Four. To-day, Wednesday, another local rink will try to bring back the bacon, E. J. Nash, Dr. Irwin, T, H. Gibson, D. Rae, skip. They will play Dr. Mar-1 cus, of Kincardine, in their first game. TOWN HOCKEY LEAGUE ELECT Another Meeting Will Be Held on Thursday of This Week. ~ The annual meeting of the Town Hockey League was held in the Coun­ cil Chambers on Thursday night last week and a fair attendance was pres­ ent. The following officers were elect­ ed for the coming season t Hon. Pres.—Mayor John W. Hanna. President—Price Henderson. Vice Pres.—Hoy Mahttel. Secretary—Bert Isard. Treasurer—H. Garlick. Publicity and Property Committee —E, Williams, A, Sturdy, J. Cruik­ shank1. The Executive will be composed of officers of the league and the manag­ er of each team entered. So faff two teams have entered, Gurney’s, last year’s champions, and the Bea^Cats, It Is expected that the league will comprise four teams. has been a demand for a Bridge Club here for some it has beeh decided to or- The organization meeting There Contract time, so ganize. will be held in the basement of the Masonic Temple at 8 p.m. on Wed­ nesday, December 2nd. Following the meeting a match will be held. All interested in bridge, both ladies and gentlemen, are requested to at­ tend this meeting. In Hospital Mr. Richard Casemore, Scott is in Wingham General Hospital fering from Bright’s diseases. Successful, Tea and Sale The annual tea and sale held by the Ladies’ Aid Society of St. And­ rew’s Presbyterian Church in the basement of the church on Saturday afternoon was a most successful af­ fair. St., suf- A Correction In last week’s issue we reported that Mr. Gus. Boyle had sold his gar­ age in Walkerton. This report was made in error. The garage haft;, been leased to the British American Com­ pany and the two stores in connection with this building rented. Won. Cake Mr. H. W. Mundell, Bluevale, won the six-pound fruit cake that was donated by the Dominion Stores, last week. The lucky ticket number was 22446. The draw was made at 9.30 Saturday evening at the Dominion Store by W. W. Armstrong. First Visit in 23 Years Mr. Robert G. Casemore of Manis- tigue, Michigan, is visjting in town. His, brother, Richard, is a patient in Wingham General Hospital. It is 23 years since Mr. Casemore has visited Wingham. About 60 years ago he learned the printing trade in the Ad­ vance office. At that time C. Cliff was the owner of the paper and James Fleuty was foreman. Homemakers Gave Demonstration The regular monthly meeting the Women’s Institute was held the Council Chambers on Tuesday fernoon with an attendoncc of 43. Mrs .W. J. Henderson, the vice-Pres- ident, was in the chair. The meeting opened with the singing of the In­ stitute Ode followed by the Lord’s Prayer, was held, ed over class of Miss Cora Phair gave a piano solo “Chapel Chimes”, the Homemakers gave a table setting demonstration. Misses Evelyn and Edith Cattipbell sang as a duel “A Basket of Old Fashioned Flowers.” ’ The meeting closed with the Homemakers a dainty lunch and with the of the National Anthem. of in af* A general business session then the meeting was turn* to Mrs. Clarkson Martin’s “Ambitious Homemakers”. serving singing Why isThe summer boarder asked it that old hog keeps trying to come into my room. Do you think he has taken a fancy to me? Little Willie . explained it: Why, that’s his room during the winter. City Mission and enjoy Friday evening Mrs. M. A. Shantz, mission­ come service, ary from China, will probably give an illustrated lecture. Also be with us Sunday at 3 and 8 p.m. At the Queen Coffee Shop— Ran­ kins assorted hand rolled chocolates, by the box, or lb, salted mixed nuts, toasted peanuts, mints. Always fresh. Evening Auxiliary Bazaar The Evening Auxiliary of the Unit­ ed Church will hold their Afternoon Tea, Sale of Work and Home-Made Baking in the Council Chamber, Town Hall, Saturday afternoon,. November 28th, commencing at 3 o’clock. Seventeen Deer Seen A short time ago ’Mr. Henry God­ kin Jr., Whitechurch road, saw sev­ enteen deer on his farm all at one time. Mr. Godin was atVlinner when he noticed about, five of; them in a field. The deer/kept gathering until the herd numbered 17./This appears to be a record number seen at one time in recent ycars^Maybc the gov­ ernment will allow hunting in this district next year when deer are be­ coming so plentiful. Attended Conference at Stratford A Leadership Training Conference for older boys and leaders, under the. auspices of the Ontario Boys’ Work Board, was held at Stratford Thurs­ day and Friday last week. Delegates from Wingham were: Lloyd Dark, Ross Howson, Charlie Wellwood and Rev. J. F. Anderson. .Rev. E. R. Mc­ Lean, Toronto, new executive secre­ tary of the Ontario Boys’ Work Board, was present and conducted groups on worship and recreation. On Friday afternoon through the kind­ ness of the Stratford merchants, the members of the Conference conducted on a tour of various dpstrial establishments. NOMINATIONS Emphatic protest to the Ontario ; Governme/it “against autocratic and illegal overriding of the will of the electors of Huron in the placing of authorities for the sale of beer and Wine in the county," was decided up­ on by a rally of temperance workers in Ontario Street United Church, at Clinton. The resolution, which was prepared by a committee comprised of Dr. A. T Irwin, secretary of the Ontario Temperance Alliance; W. G. Medd, of Exeter, and A. T. Cooper, of Clinton, continued in reference to the beer and wine authorities issued in the county, with the “request that they be dis­ continued and that the Canada Tem­ perance Act and the provincial law be allowed to run concurrently in Huron as formerly.” The rally, one of the Huron Coun­ ty Temperance Federation and repre­ sentatives of all section of Huron' County, was presided^over by R. P. Watson, Brucefield, with Rev. W. A. Bremner recording the proceedings. Dr. Irwin gave the figures on the con­ sumption of intoxicants in Ontario and explained the status of the Can­ ada Temperance Act as it applies to Huron County. Officers elected for the ensuing year are; R. P. Watson, Brucefield, President; W. G. Medd, Exeter, vice- president; Rev. W. A. Bremner, Brucefield, secretary; Frank R. How- son, Wingham, treasurer, and G. G. Kirkby, Clinton, field secretary. Hon­ orary presidents elected are: Miss Murray, Hensail; A. E. Lloyd, Wing­ ham; Rev. C. W. Down, Exeter, and Gordon Lamb, Goderich, Chairmen of committees are: R. H. Lloyd, Wing­ ham, finance, and A. T. Cooper, Clin­ ton, legal. The executive committee is com­ prised by the officers of the federation and the ministers churches in Huron County. CAPTAIN LOST WITH SHIP Captain Norman MacKay, skipper of the motorship Hibou, who perish­ ed with one woman and five other members of his crew when his ship foundered in Georgian Bay; HOCKEY PLAYERS NOW TRAINING Any hockey players wishing to get into shape for the coming season may do so by attending the physical train­ ing classes that are being held in the Arena on Monday, Wednesday and Friday evening’ at 7.30 o’clock. The class is under direction of “Scotty” Forbes and is already well under way having started last Friday, This class is not to be confined to the O.H.A. team — all who wish to get into shape for the whiter activ­ ities are cordially invited to attend. county of the .Perth Member III Mr. F. G. Sanderson, M.P. for Perth, underwent an operation in the Stratford General Hospital on Mon­ day. It is expected that Mr. Sander­ son. will be out-of the hospital in about a week. to Meet the Veterans' Wives be held in the Leg- Veterans’ Wives A meeting of Association will ion Rooms at the Armouries at 8 p.m, on Wednesday, Dec. 2nd. All ladies interested are requested to attend this meeting. To Reside at Pickle Crow Mrs. Charles Willson (Marjorie Gibson), daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T. H. Gibson, left on Friday evening for Pickle Crow Mines, where her husband has been since early in Aug­ ust. Pickle Crow Mines are 150 miles north of Sioux Lookout. Marjorie’ many friends wish her much ness in her new home. s happi- PUBLIC SCHOOL CONCERT THIS WEEK Presentations' Will Be' Thursday an£ Friday of This Week. AU is now in readiness for the An­ nual Public School Concert which -will be presented in the Town Hall on. Thursday and Friday evenings of this, week, Nov. 26th and 27th . The pres­ entation this year is an adeptation from Dickens’ book “Christmas Car­ ol.” The play, together with the child.-* ren’s singing, will make this " year’s concert an outstanding entertainment.. New Terraplane > See the New Terraplane now on. display at Merkley’s Garage. OBITUARY Maude Leggatt* Peter Hastings* family residence* 9, Turnberry, on November 20th. WEDDINGS ------- - i* Williams - Watson A quiet wedding was-'solemnisred' re­ cently of a former well-known Bel­ grave girl, when Mary Agnes Wat­ son, eldest daughter of Harvey and Sarah Watson, of London, became the bride of John J. Williams, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. J. Williams, of London.* The ceremony was perform­ ed at St. George’s Rectory by the Venerable Archdeacon Sage. The young couple were attended by Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Burke and will re- j side in Hamilton. Mrs. Peter Hastings , The funeral of widow of the late was held from the Lot 10, Concession Friday afternoon, The service was conducted by Rev. J. R. Greig, minister of Eadies’ Pres­ byterian Church, of which the deceas­ ed was a member. The deceased had not enjoyed good; health for some time and last August she suffered a stroke from which she never fully recovered. The late Mrs. Hastings was born near Whitechurcji. and forty years ago last May was married at Bluevale to her late hus­ band, who predeceased her in April, of this year. Since her marriage she was a continuous resident on the farm. . where she passed away. Surviving are two daughters, Edna. May and Mrs. George Day, both at home. She is survived by two broth­ ers, Andrew, of Hamilton, and Sam­ uel, of Collingwood. The pallbearers were: Win. Leg1- gatt, Walter Woods, Leslie Fortune* Haroid Hastings, Thomas Hastings and Alex. McDougall. Interment was made in Wingham Cemetery. Abraham Eallahay The death, occurred; on Sunday* November 22nd, in Toroonto General Hospital, of Abraham Fallahay, a for­ mer resident of Gorrie, following an illness of six weeks. The deceased, who was in his 67th year, was born at Gorrie and contin­ ued to reside there until about 40 years ago when he moved to Toronto where he has since lived. Thirty-sev­ en years ago he was married in Tor­ onto to Cassie Martin, daughter of-' the late Mr. and Mrs. James Mar- I tin, of East Wawanosh. The late Mr, j Fallahay was a valued member of the j United Church. He leaves to mourn his passing be­ sides his wife one daughter, Vern, afc home. He is also survived by one sister and one brother, Mrs. Nellie Cowan and David Fallahay, both of Toronto. A service was held at his late res­ idence, 25 Constance St,, Toronto, oft Monday evening and on Tuesday the funeral service was held at Fryfogle’x Undertaking Parlors here. Interment took place in Wingham; Cemetery. Bazaar Saturday, Dec, Sth The Ladies’ Guild of Si. Paul’s Anglican Church will hold their an­ nual Bazaar in the Council Chambers on Saturday, December 5th. Hepburn Will Appeal Decision Premier Hepburn said he was “not the slightest bit disturbed” by the majority judgment of the Ontario Appeal Court which held sections of Ontario’s Power Commission Act, 1935, to be ultra vires the Legislat­ ure. At the same time the premier forecast an appeal against the decis­ ion, reduction in hydro rates in rural districts to be announced on Decem­ ber 1st and a “fight to a finish” on lite power question. “Of course we will appeal,” Mr. Hepburn said, “buy nothing will stop the reduction iu hydro rates for the^iydro will never pay for this unwanted excess power." Crashed Into Hydro Pole Wilfred Murchison, R. R. 2, Nor­ wich, Ont., formerly of Turnberry, driving on No. 8 Highway through Seaforth, crashed into a hydro pole in front of Northside United Church and from that to a mail box and standard which was broken off at the ground. Neither Murchison nor the two passengers in the car were in­ jured, although the car was damaged. A Pleasant Evening .A yery pleasant party was held at 'the home of Miss Phyliss Johns on Friday evening in honour of Mrs. C. Wiilson (Marjorie Gibson), who has gone to Pickle Crow Mines to live, Bridge was enjoyed during the even­ ing and each girl brought a snap which was pasted in an album so that Marjorie would always have a remind­ er of her Wingham friends with her. Attended Social in Blyth Members of the Wingham Liberal Women’s Association attended a soc­ ial evening held in Blyth Community Hall on Monday evening under the auspices oJ^Hfe^BIyth Liberal Club. Those party in the program were: fyfiss Myrjr MacDonald and Miss Szara MacJicaiV Mr. and Mrs. GeorgZ TervRtfMrs. Donald Rae and Mr, a^d^I-fC Dan Geddes. T. Booth gave an instructive the school question, Mr, R. J. man, M.P,, was present and most interesting address. Following the program cards and dancing were enjoyed and the Blyth ladies served a delicious lunch. were, in­ Turnberry, East and West Wawahosh on Friday. Wingham on Monday. Three Townships in this district will hold their nomination meetings on Friday of this week. Turnberry will hold their meeting in the Forest­ ers’ Hall, Blpcvalc, at 1 p.m. East Wawanosh will nominate at Union School House No. 17, Belgrave, at the same hour. West Wawanosh will also hold their nomination meeting on Friday. Town Nominations Nov, 30th Next Monday, nominations for Mayor, Reeve, Councillors, a Com­ missioner and Public School Trustees for the Town of Wingham will ’be held in the Council Chambers from 7.30 to 8,30 in the evening, * If an election is demanded for any of the above, municipalities it. will be held on Monday, December 7th. Morris, Grey, Howick, Kinloss will not hold their nominations until later In the year, f” Mr, W, talk’ on Dcach- gave a N.W.O.H.A. HOCKEY CLUB ORGANIZE Representatives Attended Meeting in Listowel on Tuesday. In ill haveWingham hockey fans opportunity to see plenty of hockey here this year. Besides playing O. H. A, the same as last year, a N, W. O. H. A. club was organized Monday ve- cniug. The games these clubs play, along with the Town League sched­ ule, should provide plenty of this fav­ orite winter sport, A meeting of the N.W.O.H.A. was held in Lisi owe! Tuesday afternoon and the local club sent representatives and, if they can secure proper group­ ing, will enter a team. The organization meeting on Mon­ day night was well attended. The team will be picked from Town lea­ gue players. The following officers wore elected: President—E. Vice Prcs.wr, Secretary—N, Treasurer—R. Gray. Cruikshank. A, Carr. Harrison. iri Gordon C. Moffatt Following an illness of 10 years the degth of Gordon C. Moffatt, son of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Mjoffatt, Lot 51* Concession 1, Morris Township, oc-* , curred on Sunday, Nov. 22nd, in Queen Alexandra Sanitorium, which institution he had been a pat­ ient for the greater part of five years. The deceased, who- was in his 32nd, year, was born on the above named farm and after attending school No* 10, Morris and Wroxeter Continua­ tion School, He joined the staff of the- Bank of Commerce. A year later he was transferred to Ford where he re­ mained on the bank staff for a year- prior to Frederick remained ten years oti account of ill health, He leaves to mourn their loss be­ sides his parents, one brother, Stan- brother* Six years taking a position with the Stearns Co,, in Detroit, He with the firm until about ago when he returned hornet from the ley, at home. .Another George, predeceased him ago. The funeral will be held family residence this afternoon (Wed­ nesday), The service will bo conduct­ ed by Rev. J, R. Greig, minister oF Bluevale Presbyterian Church, ot which the deceased was a member. Tim pallbearers: Cloyne IIiggiftxfc Vernon Higgins, Burns Moffatt* Ollie Moffatt, Duncan MepougaB amt Cameron Adams, Interment in Wroxeter Cemetery.