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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1936-12-24, Page 1it With Which Is Amalgamated The Gorrie Vidette and Wroxeter News, Single Copies Five Cents / HIGH SCHOOL XMAS LITERARY EVENING AUXILIARY OFFICERS INSTALLED Fine Program Was Presented Society Had Very Successful Year The Christmas Literary was held Tuesday morning in the Assembly Hall with the President, Helen Mill­ er, in the chair. The meeting opened with violin selections by Mr. G. A. . Schatte and the first two verses of “Adeste Fidelis” followed by the min­ utes of the last meeting by the Sec­ retary, Ida Kelly. The Glee Club sang “Silent Night” after which Char­ les Scott gave a piano solo. The school joined in a French song “D’ou viens-tu bergere.” The boys of the 'Glee Club sang “Deck the Halls” and the whole Glee Club gave an old plain song “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel”. Mr. Schatte favored with a violin sel­ ection, accompnaied by Velma Wheel­ er at the piano. The next on the pro­ gram was a Christmas Story read, by Willa Reid after which the girls of the Glee Club sang “CHristmas Lull- ■ aby.” Mr. Schatte accompanied by Velma Wheeler played a violin sel­ ection. Eight girls danced “The Fry- ksdalspolka” a Swedish Christmas - dance and Isabel Habkirk read the ) Journal. The Glee Club sang “Hail io fhe Lord’s Annointed” and the meeting closed with community sing- ■ ing by the school — two old- carols, “God Rest You Merry Gentlemen”, and “The First Noel.” In the evening the annual Christ­ mas Prom, was held at the school. The music was supplied by Mildmay Nite Owls and a gala time was had "by everyone. This closed the school term of 1936. WEDDINGS Mowbray _ Mundy A quiet wedding took place at Presbyterian Manse, Bluevale, at 1.30 p.m. on Saturday afternoon when Velma Beryl, eldest daughter of Mr. •and Mrs. Roy Mundy, of Wingham, became the bride of Mr. Kenneth Mowbray, of Lucknow, son of Mr. -and Mrs. Alex. Mowbray, of Blue­ vale. The ceremony was performed by Rev. J. R. Greig. The bride was -charming in a brown crepe gown,, brown hat and matching accessories. Immediately following the cere­ mony, Mr. and Mrs. Mowbray left on a wedding trip to Sarnia. On their return they will reside in Lucknow, the The Christmas meeting of the Ev­ ening Auxiliary of the United Church, whi.ch brought to a close another very successful year,, was held in the Clfurch Parlour and took the form of a pot-luck supper. After the meal, the meeting, which was in charge of Miss Blanche Ben­ nett, commenced. Mrs, G. Adams read for her Scripture the Christmas story, and gave a very fine exposition on it. Mrs. XV. S. Hall made a most interesting review of the book which the Auxiliary studied during the year, “God's Candlelights” by Mabie Shaw, an English missionary in Africa. Mrs. Chas. Lloyd then read a charm­ ing little Christmas story called “The Black Madonna”. Miss Phyllis Johns was asked to read a letter from Miss Caroline Wellwood, who at the time of writing was still on her return trip to China. The business part of the meeting was then taken by the President, Mrs. W. A. Galbraith, who called on the various officers to.give their re­ ports. And the Evening Auxiliary are very glad to report that they were successful in again exceeding their al­ location. The important feature of the meet­ ing was the installation of the new officers for the ensuing year. Mrs. F. A. Parker, convenor of the nom­ inating committee, before addressing the new officers, spoke a few words of appreciation to the retiring pres­ ident, Mrs. W. A. Galbraith for her splendid work during the past two years. Rev. J. F. Anders'on then in­ stalled the officers for 1937, which are as follows: President—Mrs. E. Webster. 1st Vice Pres.—Mrs. Chas. Lloyd. 2nd Vice Pres.—Mis B. Bennett. 3rd Vice Pres.—Miss C. Gannett. Rec. See.—Miss K. McGregor. Cor. Sec.—Mrs. W. S. Hall. Treasurer—Miss M. Barber. Press Reporter—Miss M. Simpson. Pianist—Mrs. W.' Hamilton. Assist.. Pianist—Mrs.^W- -A. Gal­ braith. Sec. Christian Stewardship—Mrs. U W. Howson. Sec. Missionary Monthly—Miss J. Murray. Temperance Sec.—Miss P. Johns. Strangers Sec.—Mrs. A. W. Irwiri, Mrs. H. Peterson, Mrs. J. H. Crawford. The meeting was closed by singing Christmas Carol and repeating the Mizpah Benediction in unison. a of Slippers and Hosiery — .Lovely •Christmas gifts, best values at Greer’s. To Celebrate 50th Wedding Anniversary Mr. and Mrs. L. H. Bosman, Bluevale, will celebrate their Golden Wedding Day on Wednesday, Dec­ ember 30th. They will be at home to their friends from 2 p.m, to 5 and from 7 p.m, to 9 p.m. p.m. A ST. PAUL’S W. A. ANNUAL MEETING Officers Elected for Ensuing Year The annual meeting of the Wo­ man’s Association of St. Paul’s Angli­ can Church was held in the Sunday School Room of the Church last week with the President, Mrs. E. L. Rob­ erts, presiding. The meeting opened with a hymn and prayers,x following .which reports of the year’s work were read by the Secretary and adopted. The President then addressed the meeting, and in her remarks outlined the work of 'the W. A., emphasizing the great need of missionary work in the Church. “Truly aS in the days of Joshua of old there is yet very much land to be possessed. Let us be strong and very courageous and go forward in faith, consecrating Selves, ■ and all that we have, to service of Christ”., ’ Mrs. Roberts expressed great light at the splendid response to Appeal for funds for the Aklavik Hos­ pital. The President then welcomed Mrs, Simpson, the new Life Member, And the newly organized Little Help­ ers Branch of the Sunday School, and the new members. The year had been a very success­ ful one, all obligations' being met in , full, with an increase in membership. The officers for the coming year were re-elected and are as follows: Hon. Pros.-—Mrs, Geo. Allen. President—Mrs. E. L. Roberts. 1st Vice Pres.—Mrs. Mitchell. 2nd Vice Pres.—'Mrs. Connell. Treasurer—Mrs. Hash. Tea was served by the President, assisted by Mrs. Connell, Mrs, Kidd and Mrs, Nicholas. oitr- the de* the The Advance-Times JU and Staff WINGHAM, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 24th, 1936 A Merry Christmas The spirit of the season prompts us to express again the pleasure we derive from our business relations with you and on behalf of our organiza­ tion we wish you and yours a Very Merry Christmas. Subscriptions $2.00 Per Hockey Club All Set, Ready to Go.Capt. Rumford of the Salvatiqn Army and Mrs. F, Oster, of Blyth, Dis­ trict President, Were Speakers.Schedule Drawn Up — First Game Here January 5th, rr New Stewart Warner Farm Radio, No. B. Batteries, low current consumption on A. Excellent tone, right price, Campbell’s Garage, Victoria St. Improvements at Junction School The trustees of the Junction School have installed a steel cabinet for their library and have also purchased a piano for the use of the children at the school. Plenty of Chicken Pox An epidemic of chicken pox has been on the go here for a few weeks. It is a mild variety but seems to keep on the go. A peculiar thing about it is the number of adults who contracted it, have PUBLIC SCHOOL TERM REPORT *—Absent for ’examinations. Senior Fourth Total 950, Honors 712, Pass 570. Edna Hogg 786, Bertha Casemore 721, Dorothy Stewart 719, Edythe Campbell 709, Reatha Sinnamon 687, Velma Ohm 681, Jean Breen 678, Norman Mundy 678, Clarence Ham­ ilton 670, Nora Finlay. 665, Louise Reid 665, Louise Lloyd 664, Betty Gannett 662, Frances Robinson 661, Evelyn Scott 657, Anne VanWyck 653, XVilliam Harris 635, George Johnson 617, Louise Dore 616, Helen tfanimond 613, Elmer Dcyell Harold Cantelon 593, Norman 58.8, Dorothy Mellor 560, Hem 555, Mabel Campbell 547, John 523, Fenton Barnes 502, Stoakley 469. G. Kidd, Principal. Junior Fourth Total SOO, Honors 600, Pass 480. E. Lediet 641,’ E. Bailey 629, CARROLL TO COACH LOCAL HOCKEY CLUB INSTITUTE HEAR FINE ADDRESS SACRED CONCERT SUNDAY NEXT At 8.30 p.m. in the Town Hall—Silver Collection in aid! of. Xmas Tree Fund. The program for the Sacred Con­ cert which will be presented in the Town Hall at 8.30 p.m. on Sunday •next is now complete and an evening of fine fellowship is in store for all. The audience will take part in the program as Community Singing will be one of the feature items. A silver collection will be taken at the door and is for the Christmas Tree Fund. The Concert is timed to follow the regular services in the churches so that all may be present at this big community sacred gathering. LOCAL AND PERSONAL 607, Fry Lee, Barber. Lee Arnold C.C.M. Skating Outfits are the best See them at Greer’s Shoe Store. Mr. Alton Adams, of Toronto Uni­ versity, is home for the holidays. Mr. Lloyd Henderson of Stratford Normal School is home for the holi­ days. Mrs. XV. L. Craig of Toronto is visiting with her daughter, Mrs. W. XV. Armstrong. Mfs. W. A. Currie left on Tuesday to spend the winter with her daugh­ ter in London. Miss Agnes MacLean, Reg. N., of Toronto, is visiting with her mother, Mrs. John MacLean. Miss Kate King, of the Ontario College of Education, is spending the holidays at her home here. Mr. John P. McKibbon of the Col­ lege of Pharmacy, Toronto is spend­ ing the holidays with his parents. Dr. and Mrs. Reg. DuVal attended a meeting of the Silver Fox Breeders Association in Toronto last Week. Skates Sharpened — Bring along your skates and have them sharpened the right way at Greer’s Shoe Store. Mr. C. A. Morrison of London made a flying trip to Wingham to wish his mother a Merry Christmas. Misses Ann and Florence Barber of Toronto are spending with their mother, Mrs, ber. Rev. G. I. and Mrs. Ottawa are visiting at the latter’s mother. the. holidays Charles Bar- , Campbell : the home Mrs, Chai o f f ■les I Miss Veronica Morris of towh is away oh her Christmas holidays, to visit her aunt and Uncle, Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Wetzlcr and little Rosemarie of Detroit. J. Hopper 619, B, Groves 611, C. Ohm 605, E. Dark 604, G. Evans 582, J. Gorbutt 555, A. Williams 554, L. Col­ lar 650, E. Schatte 548, L. Bateson 540, G. Lloyd 526, H. Howard 507, (Continued on page four) Bingo Well Attended The Bingo jvhich was held, in the Council Chambers on Tuesday even­ ing, under the auspices of the Wing­ ham Legion, was well attended. The proceeds were for the Christmas Tree Fund. OBITUARY George Mason One of our. highly respected and older residents, George Mason, pass­ ed to his reward early Friday after­ noon, December 18th, in his 82nd year. Mr. Mason was seriously ill for two weeks but prior to that time had been in failing health. He was born in London, Ontario, May 6th, 1855, and as a young man was travelling representative of James Atkinson & Co., a wholesale station­ ery firm. Tn 1879 he came to Wing­ ham, built the Mason Block at the corner of Josephine and John Streets and for forty years carried on in this STAR PICTURES AT LYCEUM With the arrival of Frank Carroll, one of the most successful coaches that Ontario has ever produced, in­ terest in hockey here has reached fev­ er heat. What a break this is for the boys that the Wingham Hockey Club has secured the services of this out­ standing hockey mentor. Mike Rod­ den, of the Globe and Mail, says of Carroll that he is a builder of cham­ pionship teams. Carroll’s long experience in hockey has been a most successful one, He is noted for his abilities to develop players and a long list of hockey stars are grateful to him for his splendid efforts. Some of these are Earle Sie­ bert, Ott Heller, Cecil Dillon. Scien­ tific coaching is what our players need and with Carroll as coach they will get it, In 1918 Carroll led the Toronto Arenas when they won the Stanley Cup. He coached Springfield Indians to the title in the Canadian American League. He was just as successful in his efforts in the amateur ranks with Toronto Granites, Aura Lee and Uni­ versity of Toronto. He has the abil­ ity to impart his knowledge, develop players. This is an opportunity that comes but once in, the hockey life­ time of most players. The Intermediate O.H.A. team is grouped with Kincardine, Durham, Walkerton and Owen Sound. Owen Sound will play their games either in g , XValkerton or Hanover. _ The schedule: Dec. Jan. Theatre Shows Every Night Next " Week. The Late George Mason Thursday, Friday and Saturday this week movie fans will see Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers in “Swing Time.” This ever popular team have danced their way into the hearts of the thea­ tre-going public and. their efforts in this production surpass anything ever shown here. Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday next week “The Magnificent Obses­ sion”, an outstanding Universal pro­ duction, will be the feature. This drama is from the best selling novel by Lloyd C. Douglas. No better pic­ ture has been produced this year. The “Quintuplets at Play” is an add­ ed attraction. BRIDGE CLUB Mrs. J. H. Crawford is opening her home to the members of the Bridge Club on Wednesday evening, Decem­ ber 30th. Play will start at 8 o’clock. All those who wish to take part in the play on this night please hand their names in to Geo. Mason, the secretary, or the Advance-Times Of­ fice, by 10 a.m. the day of the game. This is important. Winners of the game on Wednes­ day night last week were: North and South— Mrs. A. J. Irwin and XV. W. Armstrong, Mrs. O. Colborne and A. J. Wilson, Mrs. J. H. Crawford and R. S. Hetherington, Mrs. R. S. Heth­ erington and M. Christie. East and West— Mrs. L. R. Blackwood and D. Nasmith, Mrs. W. W. Armstrong and D. Kennedy, Mrs. A. M. Bishop and Ken Somers, Mrs. J. Waram and C. Kingan. 30—Walkerton at Kincardine. 4— Walkerton at Durham. 5— Owen Sound at' Wingham, 8—Wingham. at Kincardine. 8—Walkerton at Owen Sound. 11—Wingahm at Walkerton. 11—Kincardine at Durham. 15—Owen Sound at Kincardine. 15—Durham at Wingham. 18—Durham at Owen Sound. 18—Kincardine at Wingham. 22—Durham at Kincardine. 22—Owen Sound at XValkerton. 25— Kincardine at Owen Sound. 26— Walkerton at Wingham. 29—Owen Sound at Durham. 29—Kincardine at XValkerton. 1—XVingham at Durham. 3—Durham at Walkerton. 5—Wingham at Owen Sound. Teams in second and third place play off, goals to count. Team finishing second has choice of ice for first game. XVinner of 2nd and 3rd place will play first place team for group championship with games to count. In case of a third game being neces­ sary it is to be played on neutral ice. Play-off dates: Feb. Sth and 10th, second and third teams. Feb. 12th, 15th, group play-off, 3rd game if necessary Feb. 17th. The December meeting of the Wo­ men’s Institute was held ■ in the Council Chambers on Thursday after., noon with an attendance of 45 ladies, Mrs. W. Jas. Henderson presiding. The meeting was opened with the singing of the Institute Ode followed by The Lord's Prayer in unison, The Roll Call was answered with donations of Home Made Candy which will be used for Christmas cheer. After a short business session in which the usual Christmas donations were made and a letter from the Children’s Shelter at Goderich was read acknowledging the fine donation of canned fruit the Institute had kindly .forwarded to them. Mrs, F. Oster, of Blyth, the District President, was present and. gave a concise and interesting report of the Area Convention recently held in Wiarton. Mrs. Donald Rae sang a Christmas Carol in her usual pleasing style. Capt. Rumford, the guest speaker, spoke from the Bible text “I will make all my mountains a way” and many were the interesting and worth­ while things she gave for her hearers to take away with them. Mr. and Mrs. George Tervit gave two splendid selections on the piano and mouth, organ, which captivated the audience. Mrs. T. Bowers gave a very interesting reading on Peace, Lunch was served and during the- social half-hour an exchange of 25- cent Christmas gifts was made, af­ ter which the meeting closed with the National Anthem. The hostess, Mrs. William Well­ ings, was assisted by Mrs. C. Carter, Mrs. G. Kerr, Mrs. XV. J. Currie and Mrs. B. Welhvood. Feb. Second Hand Skating Outfits, some real values in boy’s and girls’ outfits at Greer’s Shoe Store. hi was very fond of music time was organist of the He was also married 54 years ago, two rs arid one son, Mrs, Olive of towh; Mrs. G. T. Gregory, Sask.; and Jack, also of town, also survived by one sister, stand a stationery, book, china, wall­ paper and fancy goods business. Sev­ enteen years ago he retired and his son, Jack, business. Mr. Masi and at one Congregational Churcl leader of the Salvation Army Band many years ago, Deeply religious he took life seriously and it was through his efforts that the present Salvation Army Citadel was erected. He leaves to mourn his passing, be­ sides his wife, who was formerly Har­ riet; Johnstone, of Wingham, to whom he was daughtc Beattie, Climax, He is Mrs, (Rev.) F. H. Sanderson, Frec- mont, Nebraska, U.S.A., six grand­ children and fottr great-grandchildren. The funeral was held from his late residence, Josephine and Alfred Sts., on Sunday afternoon. The ‘ service, which was private, was conducted by Rev. C. N. Good, of Kitchener, as­ sisted by Rev, J. F. Anderson, pastor of XVingham United Church. The pallbearers were: Oliver Mof- Transferred to Toronto Mr. XVilliani Campbell, who been on the local staff of the minion Bank for the past three years, has been transferred to the York and Adelaide branch, Toronto. Bill has made a host of friends while in Wing­ ham who wish him every success. Free Show Went dver Big The Lyceum Theatre was packed to capacity on Saturday afternoon for Capt. Adam’s free Christmas show for the children and how the kiddies did enjoy it. Long before the doors of the theatre were open the children started to gather in large numbers and the expression on their beaming faces was proof positive that they ap­ preciated this kindly gesture of Capt. Adams. fatt, George O. Habkirk, Watson. Interment Cemetery. has Do- Armouries, Friday, Decent- under the auspices of the . Legion. Music by Walter his Bluebird Orchestra, of Admission, $1.00 per colt- .dy 35c, tax extra. McKinney, who withdrew Skating This Week The Arena will open for skating Thursday night this week. There will also be skating on Christmas Day, afternoon and evening. Dance Christmas Night In the ber 25th, Wingham Eidt and Walkerton, pic, extra 1? Won Prize Mr. A. T. from the teaching staff of the Sarnia Public Schools, to take a position as salesman with the Wearever Co. of Toronto, has just won a valuable prize as the most outstanding salesman in the Western Ontario Division in a Harvest Contest conducted during the past three months. Mr. McKinney has now charge of the sales in the Ct of Lambtoti. Observed White Gift Sunday A special White Gift Service observed by the. United Church day School on Sunday afternoon. A special Christmas program was pre­ sented arid a splendid White Gift of­ fering was received. Miss Edith Campbell was presented with a brace­ let for having had 100 per cent, at­ tendance, An award of rings was also given to a class of eight girls, whose attendance during the year was 76%. unity was Sun- Mttson, Jack Beattie, J. G. XV. Buchanan and F, took place iti Whigham Don’t Forget— The Christmas Dance in the Sacred'' Heart Parish Hall on Tuesday, Dec. 29th. Mu,sic by -Jack Ernest’s Or­ chestra. ,' Pope X Broadcast Pope Pius announced, his intention of broadcasting a Christmas message to the world Thursday. The broadcast will be made at 12.30 <» p.m., 6.30 a.m., E.S.T. His Holiness has been ill and it was not expected that he would he suffic­ iently recovered to broadcast his mes­ sage. Life Membership Presention The XVoman’s Missionary Society of the United Church held a quilting and Pot-luck supper in the Sunday School room on Wednesday. Four quilts were completed and have been sent to the. Canadian Red Cross for distribution in the drought area of the XVest. One of the highlights of the meet­ ing was a presentation of a Life Mem­ ber's Certificate, by the President, Mrs. F, R. Howson, to a former sec­ retary and an earnest Missionary worker, Mrs. Charles Campbell, WILL ENTER TWO TEAMS IN W.O.H.A. Local Junior and Intermediate Teams Will Play in Westeifi Ontario Hockey Association. The Intermediate entry in the W, O. H. A. have been getting into shape for the season’s play and the players are an enthusiastic lot. A decision that has met with great approval is the placing of a Junior team in this league. The Junior team is being sponsored by the exevutive of the Central Base­ ball Club and they are to be congrat­ ulated for their enterprise. The de­ velopment of young players is one thing that has been lacking here for some time and the young lads will now have an opportunity to strut their stuff and get their training un­ der proper supervision. The executive of the team is: President—R, A, Cbutts. Vice President—Neil Williamson. Scc.-Treas.—-Stewart Cowan. Executive Com.—Omar Hasel grove, Jim Sell; Farl Wild. All Junior players wilt be given an opportunity to catch a place on the team, Now is your chance, boys,, go to it. Mr. 0. F. Holland has been appointed Manager, and he has had plenty of experience. He will be sure to got the boys’ numbers as lie i* & Bell Telephone product