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• Single.Copies Five Cents WINGHAM, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 17th, 1936 Subscriptions $2.00 Per
■ W.C.T.U. Honour Departing Member Children. Will Be Entertained at Ly
ceum Theatre Saturday Afternoon
Proceeds In Aid of the Christmas
Tree and Concert Fund,
Fellow Ministers Presented Mr. Smith;
With, a Book.
HOCKEY CLUB
RE-ORGANIZED
Another Meeting Will Be Held on
Thursday Night This Week,
Mrs, H. <C. MacLean Made a Life
Member of Society.
Death of Harry Hayles Held Acci
dental,
PRESENTATION TO
MRS. (REV.) E. C. SMITH
At a meeting of the local Union
of. the W.C.T.U. held at the home of
the. Misses Graham on Thursday Mrs.
(Rev,) E. C, Smith was presented, by
.Mrs. A. H. Musgrove on behalf of
the members of the society, with an
oak end table. Mrs. Smith will short
ly leave for Mount Forest where Mr.
Smith has received a call as pastor of
the Baptist church. Mrs. R. Tindall
■on behalf of the members of the Un
ion thanked Mrs. Smith for her will
ing co-operation in temperance work
arid asked her to accept the gift as, a
remembrance of her W.C.T.U. friends'
* who will always have kindly thoughts
of their associations with her.
The meeting was presided over by
the President; Mrs. Tindall, Follow-^
' sng the singing of “Blessed Hour of
Prayer”, Mrs. Jno. Anderson read the
‘ Scripture lesson, the first chapter of
•>. John. Mrs. (Rev.) K. MacLean led
in prayer, The clip sheet was con-
■ ducted by Mrs. Tindall. Miss Hos-
tedler led in prayer and Mrs. D. Rae
sang a solo “Softly and tenderly Je
sus, is calling”. . Mrs. Jno. Campbell
gave a paper on Citizenship, Miss
Phippen sang “Jesus not a disappoint-
’iment” and Miss Hostedler gave a
guitar selection. Mrs. Tindall read a
-newspaper clipping about an 18-year-
old youth who boasted he could drink
a pint of whiskey in 15 minutes and
in one hour after accomplishing his
“boast he was dead.
Mrs. Anderson closed the meeting
with prayer. Lunch was served and a
•social hour was enjoyed.
JURY RECOMMENDS
WIG-WAG AT CROSSING
CAPTAIN ADAMS’
CHRISTMAS PARTY
ST. ANDREW’S W.M.S.
ELECT 1937 OFFICERS
SACRED CONCERT
SUNDAY, DEC. 27th
GATHERING HONORS
REV. AND MRS, SMITH
JOLLY TIME LITERARY
OBITUARY
WEDDINGS
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NOTICE TO SHOPPERS
iLOCAL AND PERSONAL
ef-
this
All Proceeds for the Community
Christmas Tree and Concert Fund.
residence, Belgrave,
service was conduct-
Townend, pastor of
Church of which she
H. L.
Alfred
Starting Thursday night this week
the stores of Wingham will be open
every evening until Christmas.
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p.m.
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Porter,
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Wouldn’t Mother enjoy a pair of
our Comfortable Felt House Shoes—
Remember her at Christmas. Greer’s
Shoe Store.
Christmas Concert
At Brick United Church on Friday,.
Dec. 18th. Admission, Adults 20c. .
Public School children free.
We are ready for an immense busi
ness in Christmas Footwear. Come
and sec our display.—Greer’s Shoe
Store.
TOWN NOW OWNS
HOLMES BLOCK
Suit for Back Taxes Won by Town
a
at
Give the Boys and Girls our excel
lent Shoes for Christmas. Nothing
more sensible. Greer’s Shoe Store.
C.C.M. Skates and Skating Outfits
make real Christmas Presents — See
them at Greer’s Shoe Store.
SHOPPING GUIDE
Christmas Problems' easily solved
at Greer’s Shoe Store.
50 Beautiful Ash Trays to be given
Free. See Page 11. Hanna Auto
Sales.
Mr. Harcld Kitchen, of Tavistock,
was a week-end guest of Dr. and Mrs.
-A. T. Ford.
Mrs; A. H. .Spotton, of Toronto,
spent the week-end at the home of
'his brother, R. A. and Mrs. Spotton.
Mr. David C. Scott and Peter D.
Scott, Detroit, and Oliver D. S. Fells,
London, spent the week-end with Mr.
and Mrs.’J. E. Fells.
Due to the serious illness of her
father, Mr. George Mason, Mrs. G. T.
Gregory, of Climax, Sask., came home
to be with her parents.
Hosierip7'^ Christmas Specials —
Chiffon or Service Weight 59c or 3
pairs for $1.75. Better quality 75c or
3 pairs for $2.00, Greer’S' Shoe Store.
Christmas Service' at" St. Andrew’s
Next Sunday at St. Andrew’s Pres
byterian Church, Rev. Kenneth Mac-
Lean will preach on Christmas sub
jects at both morning and evening
•services. The anthem for tlm morn
ing service will be “Glory be to God
in the highest” and “Singing of Him”.
At the evening service there will be
a solo by Miss Sara MacLean, also
Christmas Carols led by the Choir.
The anthems at this service will be
“Glory to God -on High” and “There
Were Shepherds.
Subscribe Now to the
Christmas Tree and
Concert|Fund
Donations may be left at
either Bank.
Be as generous as you
can, as this fund was
practically depleted last
year.
The Childrens Free Con
cert and distribution of
goodies will take place
in the Town Hall at 7.30
p.m.. on Wad*, Dec. 23rd
An inquest was held in the Council
Chamber on Wednesday afternoon of
last week in connection with the death
of Harry Hayles who the Friday pre
vious died after being struck by a
train at the C.P.R, crossing on Jose
phine Street.
The verdict of the jury was that
the death was accidental. ISr. Hayles
was afflicted with deafness and the
fact that he had his coat collar turn
ed up, obscured his view, The jury
recommended that a wig-wag be plac
ed at this crossing. At present an
alarm bell operates at this point.
Coroner Dr. R. C. Redmond presid
ed and the jury was: E. S. Copeland,
James Carr, Edgar Pattson, Rev. J.
F. Anderson, C. H. McAvoy,
Sherbondy, Howard Machan,
Lockridge and Fred Carter.
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Knox Presbyterian Church
at Blucvale was the scene of a quiet
marriage on Saturday afternoon, Dec.
12th, when Miss Pearl Reddaway Car
nochan, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
John Carnochan, of Ethel, became the
bride of Mr. Hugh Alex. Shaw,
youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. FI. A.
Shaw, of the 2nd Concession of Mor
ris Township. The ceremony was per
formed by Rev. J. R. Greig.
The young couple were unattended.
The bride wore a becoming dress of
Coronation Blue chiffon velvet with
cut velvet sleeves and matching ac
cessories.
Following the ceremony, the bride
and groom left for the home of the
bride’s parents, where a reception was
held. They will reside on the groom’s
farm, 2nd Concession of Morris town
ship.
Brussels Woman Fractured Hip
Miss Jessie Halliday, one of Brus
sel’s oldest fesiderit fell and fractured
her hip recently.
Eadies’ Christmas Concert
Will be held in Eadies’ Church at
8 p.m. on Tuesday, Decenjber 22nd.
Admission, Adults 15c, Children free.
About After Month’s Illness
We are pleased to note that Mr. T.
Y. Smith has sufficiently recovered
from his month’s illness to be about
again. Mr. Smith has been confined
to his home since Nov. 17th,
Transferred to Stratford
Miss Arabelle Cameron, of the Bell
Telephone staff, has been transferred
to the Stratford exchange. Miss Mary
Orvis is taking her place on the staff
here.
Junior Hockey Meeting
A meeting will be held in the Coun
cil Chambers to-night (Wednesday)
at 8 o’clock, to consider a Junior hoc
key team. All interested will please
attend.
Currie’s School Concert Dec. 22nd
The Annual Concert and Christmas
Tree will be held at Currie’s School
Tuesday, Dec. 22nd, at 8.30 p.m.
Bring your friends along and enjoy
It. Admission/ adults 20c, children
free.
Twenty-Five Years Married
Capt. and Mrs. W. J. Adams were
twenty-five years married on Satur
day, Dec. 12th. They spent the day
quietly' at their home. Their many
friends extend congratulations and
wish them many more years of happi
ness.
Farewell Service
Rev. E. C. Smith, of John St. Bap
tist Church, will preach his farewell
sermon, prior to leaving for Mount
Forest, on Sunday evening next. The
morning devotions will take the form
of a ^Christmas service.
Canada’s Christmas Broadcast
The joyous. ringing of bells on
Parliament Hill, the tramping of feet
as Canadians perform an imaginary
march across the Dominion, the roar
of Niagara Falls, informal .interviews
iii the homes of private citizens, a
jcoast to coast community sing-song
ahd fairy tale, and the laughter and
'gaiety of Children on snow-bound hill
sides will be highlights of ’’Canada
Broadcasts Christmas”, a special pro
gram to be presented over the nation
al ’ network of the Ganadian Broad
casting Corporation from 4,00 to 5.06
p.m, E.S.T.. December 26th,
At a meeting of hockey fans and
players held in the Council Chambers
on Monday the Wingham Hockey
Club was re-organized with the fol
lowing officers elected.
Hon. Pres.—-Mayor J, W. Hanna.
President—Reeve F. L. Davidson,
Vice Pres,—R, S. Hetherington.
Sec.-TTeas.—-Ronald Raq.
Executive Committee—Ken. Som
ers, Stewart Cowan, Earl Wild, R.
Doran,
Manager—Harry Town.
The O.H.A. schedule for this dis
trict was drawn up with Wingham
not included but the Executive are
making efforts to get back into this
group which includes Walkerton, Kin
cardine, Durham and Owen Sound. It
is expected that by Thursday night
these arrangements will be complet
ed, so all interested are requested to
attend the meeting in the Council
Chambers cm Thursday night of this
week.
The club feels that with the ad
dition of a couple of new players that
were not with the team last year, H.
Brown, of the Public School staff,
Mr. Anderson, from the West, who
resides with Gordon MacKay, and.
Murray Rae, who is available this
year, that a good team can be plac
ed on the ice, hence the desire to
continue in the O.H.A.
It is also the intention of the club
to procure a» coach, so that the best
hockey possible may be produced.
Do not forget all interested are re
quested to attend the hockey meetin;
in the Council Chambers at 8
on Thursday.
Ebe^nezer Concert Dec. 22nd
The Ebenezer Sunday School Xmas
Concert will be held on Tuesday 'ev
ening, December 22nd. Good pro
gram of music, drills, etc., also a short
play “Squaring It With the Boss.”
Successful Sale
The sale of work and home baking
•held by the Salvation Army Ladies’
Home League on Saturday was a very
successful affair. The Army Hall dur
ing the afternoon and evening was a
busy place and the ladies are much
pleased that the results of their
forts were so satisfactory.
Chicks Hatched in December
At the Kennedy Hatchery
week 200 baby chicks saw the light
of day for the first time. It is some
what -unusual for chicks to be hatch
ed at this time of year, but this, dear
folks, is not a commercial effort but
is just an experiment, testing certain
feeds. Now that the wee things have
arrived in this crdel cold atmosphere
we hope Santa will be goo$ to them.
Xmas Tree Looks Splendid
The Community Christmas Tree
which was erected at the Bank of
Commerce corner last week is a
shapely beautiful tree and with the
colored lights as decorations adds
much to the appearance of the main
street. By the way, if you have not
subscribed to the Community Christ
mas-Tree and Concert Fund please
do so as the fund was practically de
picted last- year and $200 is required
to carry 'on this work.
The Holmes Block on the corner
of Josephine Street and Maple Street
and the house on the same property
facing Maple ‘ Street came into the
possession of the town as the result
of a county court action which was
heard at.Goderich on Wednesday of
last week. The town entered suit
against Thomas B, Holmes, executor
of the Felicia P. Holmes estate for
$871 of taxes owing. The case had
proceeded but a short time when judg
ment was given by consent in favor
of the town with $100 costs.
In July 1035 Work of wrecking the
building had commenced by H .S,
Leff of London, .but. an injunction
stopped the work. Since that time the
town has made, repeated attempts to
settle the matter.
J. W. Bushficld, town solicitor, re
presented the* town.1 Mayor J. W.
Hanna and Town Clerk, W. A. Gal
braith attended the court hearing,
Captain Adams, genial proprietor
of the Lyceum Theatre, will again
this year give a free show for the
children, It will be a Matinee on Sat
urday afternoon, commencing at 2.30
o’clock. The main picture will be
“Thunder Mountain”, a Zane Grey
Sjtory featuring George O’Brien.
There will also be presented a two-
reel comedy, Mickey, Mouse, Colored
Cartoon and Fox News.
The Jolly Time Literary was held
on Friday, December 11th, in S. S,
No. 9. The meeting was opened by
singing “O Canada.” After th.e read
ing of the minutes, and the business
being dispensed with, the following
program was provided.
Solo by Herbie Burchill; instru
mental, Mrs. Bob Montgomery; or
chestra selectons; a musical number
by Miss Findlater and the Gollys; a
mouth organ solo, by Fred Deaocn;
.violin solo, Les. Clarke; tap dance,
Joyce Walker; guitar solo, by Rosetta
Dennis; piano duet, Joyce and Betty
Walker; violin solo, Orton Grain; di
alogue, by Geo. Walker and G. John
ston; violin selection, Jack Coultes;
Journal, Mrs. Joe Kerr; talk by Dor-
orthy Golly.
The Critic’s Remarks by Ed. Mc
Burney brought the meeting to a
close. An hour or so of, dancing fol
lowed the program., •
CHRISTMAS IN A
LITTLE OVER A WEEK
In this Christmas edition gift shop
pers will find one of the largest sel
ections of gifts now Being featured
by Wingham stores. .It will serve to
make lighter and more satisfactory
the final shopping period. Let it be
your guide during the shipping days
from now till Christmas.
Wingham stores are prepared to
supply your Xmas gift requirements.
Stocks are large, fresh and up-to-
date. Be sure of satisfaction by shop
ping at Wingham stores.
Christmas Concert
Will be held at the Stone School,
S. S. No. 7, Morris, on Friday even
ing, December 18th. 'Admission 15c.
Come one, come all.
Christmas Trees for the Cities
During the past week truck-load
after truck-load of Christmas trees
have passed through town from the
north to decorate the city homes at
Yulctide. One driver reports that the
demand for the trees this years is
greater than ever.
Underwent Operation
Mr. A. E. Lloyd underwent an op
eration in a London Hospital Mon
day morning. We are pleased to state
that the operation was not as serious
as it was expected it might be. We
are also happy to report
Lloyd came through the
splendidly.
Teeswater Car Plunged 30
A car driven by John
Teeswater barber, left the highway
the north end of that town and drop
ped about 30 feet, turning completely
over and landing right side up. Mrs.
Porter had her nose broken. Dam
age to the car was a broken fender
and windshield. It was at this same
point that Frank Bcckler, of Kinloss,
turned over about two years ago,
without any serious damage.
Fractured Arm1
Mr, Wm. E. Chapman, of Seaforth,
father of Mrs. A. J. Walker, suffered
a fracture of his arm between the el
bow and shoulder on Saturday night.
He was on his way to spend Christ
mas with his sons in Fort Erie, They
met him at Guelph and started to
motor home, At Morristown ,a few
miles south of Guelph, Mr» Walker
in throwing ah apple core out of the
car, opened the door by mistake in
stead of the window and the sudden
jerk of the door caused a very pain
ful fracturo. He Was taken to St.
Joseph’s Hospital, Guelph, where an
operation was performed to reduce
the fracture. Mr. and Mrs. A. J,
Walker visited him in hospital Sun
day, returning home Monday morning,
The Women’s Missionary Society
of St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church
; held their December meeting and el
ection of officers on Wednesday of
i last week. Mrs. W. Joseph Hender-
: son, the President, was in the chair.
The Scripture reading was taken by
Mrs. J. J. Elliott and Mrs. John And
erson led in prayer from the Glad
Tidings. An interesting reading on
“Prayer” was given by Miss B. Gra
ham. The reports of the various sec
retaries showed the past year has
been a most successful one. Mrs. H.
C. MacLean was given a Life Mem
bership, the presentation was made by
Miss Margaret Anderson.
With Mrs. Kenneth MacLean in the
chair, the report of the Nominating
Committee was presented by Miss C.
McBurney. The following arc the of
ficers for the ensuing year: Honorary
president, Mrs. Kenneth MacLean;
president, Mrs. W. J. Henderson; 1st
vice-president, Mrs. A. E. Lloyd; 2nd
vice-president, Miss Margaret Ander
son; 3rd vice-president, Mrs. Donald
Rae; treasurer, Mrs. John Fells; sec
retary, Mrs. H. McGee; .Glad Tidings
secretary, Mrs. H. C. MacLean; press
secretary, Mrs. George Oliver; wel
come and welfare secretary, Mrs. J.
Raby and Miss B. Graham; literature
and library secretary, Miss M. And
erson; supply secretary, Mrs. J. W.
McKibbon; home helpers secretary,
Mrs. Donald Rae, Mrs. E. Harrison;
social secretary, Mrs. W. Mitchell;
organist, Mrs. Kenneth MacLean;
assistant organist, Mrs. F. Carter;
nominating committee, Mrs. John
Currie, Mrs. John Porter; Mission
Band President, Miss F. Wilson; As
sistants, Mrs. J. Carr and Miss Mar
garet Currie; Marion Williamson
Band Leader, Miss H. Miller; Assist
ant, Mrs. R. H. Lloyd; Auditors, Miss
V. McLaughlin and Mrs. T. A. Cur
rie.
The meeting closed with prayer by
Mrs. M. Graham and the repeating of
the Lord’s Prayer in unison.
School Children Had Holiday
Monday last was the birthday of
King George VI, The banks and the
schools observed the holiday but all
places of business remained open as,
usual.
Improving
We arc pleased to report that Mr.
R. H. Lloyd, who underwent an op
eration last week in New Western
Hospital, Toronto, to have the bones
of his cheek bone and jaw, which
were fractured, reduced, is improving
nicely, although he suffers great pain.
Engagement Announced
Mr. and Mrs. James W. Ward, of
Kingston, Ontario, announce the en
gagement of their elder daughter,
Jessie Clarkson, to Dr. William. J.
Henderson, Princeton, N.J., son ’of
Mr. W. James Henderson and the
late Mrs. Henderson, Wingham, On
tario. The marriage to take place
quietly the end of December.
Roads Were Icy
During the first of the week the
roads of this community were
slippery. Although no serious
dents were reported many cars
through some peculiar antics.
Monday afternoon Capt. W. J. Ad
ams was returning from Listowel and
when coming down the hill in front
of Miller Proctor’s farm on the Blue
vale road his car jumped a rut, turn
ed completely around twice but re
mained on the load and when it com
pleted its merry-go-round trick was
facing toward home.
XMAS TREE BINGO
TUESDAY, DEC. 22nd
In the Council Chambers on Tues
day night next, December 22nd, a
Bingo will be held, sponsored by the
Wingham Legion, for the Chamber of
CotWtuercc Comitumity Christmas
Tree and Concert Fund Committee.
The Legion are donating their ser
vices for this big eveut arid Ml pro
ceeds from this entertairimePt will be
for the above harried futid.
Good prices. Games to start at
$.16 p.m.
, On Sunday evening, December 27,
at 8.30 o’clock, following the regular
church services, a Sacred Concert will
be held in1 the Town Hall. The pro
ceeds from’ this concert will be used
for the Christmas Tree and Santa
Claus Fund. Mr. E. S. Copeland is
in charge of the arrangements and a
fine program including community
singing is being prepared.
The Sacred Concert held other
years in connection with the Christ
mas Tree and Concert Fund have al
ways been well attended and greatly
enjoyed. It is a very wonderful thing
when the whole community co-oper
ates in a concert such as this. This
year again the chairman is finding
this willing co-operation ever present.
Daniel O’Callahan
Word reached this community
Sunday of the sudden passing of Mr.
Daniel O’Callahan on Saturday at his
home in Detroit. He was in his 75th
year. Mr. O’Callahan, son of the late
Mr. and Mrs. Patrick O’Callahan, was
born on the family homestead, on the
Division Line, in W. Wawanosh. He
was married to Nellie Desmond, of
Ashfield. The funeral was held from
the home of his only living sister,
Mrs. Patrick Sullivan, of Ashfield, on
Tuesday morning to St. Augustine
Roman Catholic Cemetery. The ser
vices were taken by Rev. Father Mar
tin. Besides his wife, of a family of
eight children, two daughters, Nellie,
Mrs.
Mrs.
three
troit,
vive.
Ed. Monahan, and Madeline,
Frank O’Shea, of Detroit, and
sons, Joe and Frank, of De-
and William, of Ottawa, sur-
One son was drowned at Tol
edo. in a storm on the Great Lakes,
and two daughters, Mary and Mar
garet, were killed in a car accident
about eight years ago. This commun
ity extends sympathy to the bereaved
family.
Mrs. David S. Scott
Following an' illness of but nine
days Jane Walsh, beloved wife of
David S. Scott, passed away at her
home in Belgrave on Thursday, De
cember 10th. The deceased, who was
in her 60th year, spent practically all
her life in this district. She was born
in Middlesex County and at tlie age
of one and one-half years moved to
the Sth concession of East Wawa
nosh. Thirty-four years ago last June
she was married and continued to be
a resident of East Wawanosh until
24 years ago when she and het hus
band retired to Belgrave where they
since resided. Mrs. Scott was the dau
ghter of the* late Mr. and Mrs. James
Walsh.
She leaves to mourn her passing
besides her husband, three brothers
and three sisters, James and Charles
in Saskatchewan; Edward on the
homestead in East Wawanosh; Bes
sie, of Winnipeg; Mrs. Minnie Ket-
chabaw, of Paramount, and Mrs. Wm.
McMurray, of Morris.
The funeral took place on Saturday
from her late
where a private
ed by Rev. Mt.
Belgrave United
was a member.
The pallbearers were her nephews,
Wm. Katchabaw, Herson Irwin, Rob
ert McBtirney, David S. Scott, Bruce
E. Scott and Oliver D. S. Fells.
Interment took place in Brandon
Cemetery, Belgrave.
Dance Christmas Night
A dance will be held in the Ar
mouries on Christmas night under
the auspices of the local Legion. Wal
ly Eidt, of Walkerton, ahd his Blue
Bird Orchestra, will furnish the music.
Christmas Entertainment
The Annual Christmas Tree
Knox Presbyterian Church, Bluevale,
will be held in the Foresters’ Hall,
Blucvale, at 8 p.m. on Monday, De
cember 21st. Admission, Adults 15c,
Children free,
Institute Meets December 17th
The regular monthly meeting of
the Women’s Institute will be held in
the Council Chamber on Thursday af
ternoon, December 17th, at 2.30 sharp.
The' Roll Call to be answered with a
sample of Homemade Candy and the
Recipes. The. Salvation Army Cap
tain will be the guest speaker, An ex
change of 25c Christmas gifts will be
made among the members and Mrs.
William Wellings will be the hostess.
The Ministers of Wingham and vic
inity, their wives, officers of the Sal
vation Army and the City Mission,,
gathered at the home of Rev, Ken
neth and Mrs. MacLean on Monday
evening to bid farewell to Rev. E. C,
and Mrs, Smith, who are leaving next
week for their new charge in Mount
Forest.
A short program including a vocat
duet by Misses Hostetler and Dedels,
a reading "Coronation”, one of Jessie
Alexander’s poems, by Mrs. ,J. R.
Greig, a solo by Rev. J. R. Greig and.
Biblical contests, was greatly enjoyed.
Following the program Rev. Ken
neth MacLean presented Mr. Smith
with a copy of the book “In The
Steps of St., Paul” by H. V. Morton.
He expressed the regrets of the local
ministers that Mr. Smith, who has
been this year President of the Min
isterial Association, is leaving Wing
ham.
This very -enjoyable evening of fel
lowship was brought to a close with
Mrs. MacLean serving refreshments,
assisted by Mrs. J, Pollock.
Mission Band Sleets Officers
The Happy Gleaners Mission Band
of St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church
at their meeting on Monday afternoon
elected the following officers: Pres
ident,’ Craig Armstrong; vice pres.,
Isabel McLean; treasurer, Margaret
MacLean; secretary, Margaret Ri
chardson; pianist, George Lloyd. Miss
Frances Wilson is leader of the band.
Margaret MacLean was presented
with a Junior Membership in the W.
M. S. for attendance and conduct.
Fire at Brown Bros.’ Factory
On Saturday morning about
fire broke out in the sawdust
at Brown Brothers’ Factory,
blaze was successfully extinguished
by the men in the plant by the use .
of chemicals and the aid of the sprink
ler system. The sawdust vault is back
of the boiler room and the factory
proper was not damaged in any way
but the walks, ceiling and doors of
the boiler room were damaged by
water. The blaze might have reached
serious proportions if it had not been
checked quickly .As a precaution the
fire brigade were called out and were
quickly on the spot.
Read the advertisements of our
local met chants which will aid you
with your Christmas selections.
The following are the merchants
advertising with the page on which
their advertisement appears.'
Wingham Utilities, Page 3.
Biggs’ Grocery, Page 6.
Williams’ Jewellery, Page 10.
Maitland Creamery, Page 10.
Dominion Stores, Page 10.
Queen’s Coffee Shop, Page 11.
Johp W. Pattison, Page 11.
Hanna /Vuto Sales, Page 11.
Willis Shoe Store, Page 11.
McKibbon’s Drug Store, page 11.
Adams’ Hairdressing, Page 12.
Wingham Legion, Page 12.
Murray’s Butcher Shop, Page 12.
D. Rae & Son, Page 12.
H. E. Isard & Co., Page 12.
G. Mason & Son, Page 12.
Walker Stores Ltd., Page 13.
O. Haselgfove, Page 13.
Greer’s Shoe Store, Page 13.
Hanna & Co,, (Boys’ Shop)
Page 13.
Lyceum Theatre, Page 16.
Helen’s Beauty Shop, Page 16.
Smith’s Economy Pood Store,
Page 16.
Hamm’s Men’s Store, Page 16.
Armitage’s, Page 16.
Gibson’s Bakery, Page 16.
King’s, Page 16.