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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1937-02-25, Page 1With Which Is Amalgamated The Gorrie Vidette and Wroxeter News. Single Copies Five Cents Subsenptions $2,00 Per Y* i WINGHAM, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 25th, 1937 I BROOM BALL GAME FRIDAY NIGHT Moccasin Dance Following the Game There will be heaps of fun for all at the Arena on Friday night when a Broom Ball game and Moccasin Dance will be held, It is some time since a broom ball game has been played here and you are assured of - a real good time. The teams are Age Vs. Beauty. The Moccasin Dance will be worthwhile also, Laugh • and dance your cares aw^y at the Arena Friday evening. Choir and S.S. Concert In United Church, Friday, March • 5th. Keep the date open. Lenten Service Well Attended The illustrated Lenten services that are being held in St’. Paul’s Anglican Church are being very well attended. The services being illustrated are of a very solemn and instructive nature. • The subjects are the men who cruci­ fied Christ. Attended Counsin’s Funeral Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Walker, Messrs. Russell Walker, Harold Walker and George Walker, attended the funeral of their cousin, Ethel May Walker, in Toronto Monday afternoon. Miss Walker passed away suddenly from pneumonia on Friday morning. Conducted Service Monday The “Church of the Air” service was taken on Monday morning last by the Rev. E.L. Roberts with Mr. » Roy-Mundy officiating at the organ. The duet was taken by Miss Phair and Mr. C. Templeman. Templeman officiated with a “Rest” during the service, and Miss Phair sang “The City Four-Square” after the sermon. t Cora Mr. solo Missionary Preached .at Baptist Church Mr. Fred Merryweather, returned missionary from West Africa, preach­ ed at both services in the John St. Baptist Church Sunday. At the morning devotion he chosfe for his text-theme “The Holy Spirit." The subject “Paul’s Double Vision” was -dealth with at the evening service by Mr. Merryweather. . Receives Promotion Mr. Jack Beattie, son of Mrs. Rob­ ert Beattie, of town, who has been -agent of the Goderich C.P.R. town of­ fice for past 7 years, has been trans­ ferred to Woodstock. Mr. and Mrs. Beattie and family will leave this week' for Woodstock. He will be suc­ ceeded at Goderich by Mr. Gordon E. Smith, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Smith, of town. Gordon was assist­ ant at the Goderich office for the past three years. J I LOCAL AND PERSONAL Miss Sara MacLean spent a few days in London last week. Miss Mary Graham is visiting with friends in .Schenectedy, N.Y. Mr. George Williams was a week­ end visitor in Hamilton and Toronto. Mr. W. H. French was in Toronto on business for a few days last week. Mrs. J. H. Crawford was a Tor­ onto visitor for a couple, of days last week. Miss Mary King returned on Mon­ day from a visit in London and Mt. Pleasant. Mr. Bert Erskine of Winnipeg is visiting with his sister, Mrs. H. L. Sherbondy. Mr". Walter Allison of Estavan, . Sask., is visiting with friends and re­ latives in town. Dr. Bruce Fox is relieving Dr. Walter C. Newton of St. Thomas, who is on a vacation to Florida. Mr. C. N. Merkley was called to London last Thursday due to the ill­ ness of his father, Mr. Ezra Merkley. Mr. W. W. Armstrong was the guest, of Mrs. W. L. Craig in Tor­ onto for a couple of days last week. Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Willan, of Wheatly, were week-end visitors with her parents, Mr. and. Mrs. George Al­ len. . Miss Cora Beckwith, Reg, N., of New York, is nursing her mother who is ill. We are pleased to report that Mrs. Beckwith is somewhat improved. Mr. A. E. Dunker, of Kitchener, was a week-end guest of Dr. and Mrs. A, W. Irwin. Mrs. Dunker and baby, |noan, who have been visiting at the F Irwin home, returned hdme with him. Mrs. A. J. Walker was in Seaforth for a short visit with her father, Mr. Chapman, who, we are glad id say, is gradually improving since his ac­ cident in December. ..I. FORMER HURON OFFICIAL PASSES MISSING GLASSES QUICKLY FOUND William Lane Was Clerk and Treas­ urer (for 38 years, . Chief Allen Was Johnny on the Spot PLAN UNDER WAY TO FORM AN ATHLETIC ASSOC. CORONATION CARNI­ VAL WAS BIG SUCCESS EVENING AUXILIARY HAD FINE MEETING “KING STEPS OUT” AT LYCEUM THEATRE Word was received at Goderich late Friday afternoon of the death in De­ troit the same day of William Lane, for 38 years clerk and treasurer of Huron County and member of a pi­ oneer family of Ashfield Township, He was in his 86th year. Death oc­ curred at t.he home of his son, Dr, Charles Lane, with whom he had re­ sided for the past few years. Anoth­ er son, Stewart, lives in Vancouver. A third, M. F. Ltine, was killed in the Great War. A member of a family identified with Huron County history, over a period of 80 years, Mr. Lane came to Ashfield with his parents in the early 50’s, He taught school for a time, married Hannah Stewart, now dead, conducted a conveying business at Dungannon for a time, occupying the position of township clerk, and in 1890 he removed to Godoerich to take over the position of county clerk later transferring to the treasurer’s office. He was an able executive, and an outstanding figure in the county’s affairs for many years. Mrs. William Reed- is the only surviving sister of a family of six. Rev. D. J. Lane and Rev. W. P. Lane of Goderich, and Rev. Andrew Lane, of Forest, are nephews. Monday afternoon a message was received by Town Clerk Galbraith .from Rev. C. E. Dougan, Presbyter­ ian Minister, of Clinton, that his son’s glasses were on the way to Wingham in the overcoat pocket of a transient. The transient was given the noon meal by the cleric, and his son, in a hurry to be off for-school, put on the transient’s coat and slipped his glasses in the pocket. When he not­ iced -he had the wrong coat on he returned to the house and changed coats but forgot to remove his glass­ es. The transient, after satisfying the inner man, left and said he was go­ ing to Wingham, Mr, Galbraith immediately after re­ ceiving the call, got in touch with Chief Allen, giving him a description of the knight of the road. After his trip from Clinton the transient once more felt the pangs of hunger and applied to Chief Allen for a meal tic­ ket. The Chief at once spotted him and questioned him about the glasses and, believe it or not, the glasses were still in the pocket of the coat, un­ damaged. The glasses were at once despatch­ ed to Clinton and the parson’s son is very happy that Wingham officials give such fine service. Well Attended Meeting Held Tuesday Evening — Another,. Meeting Will Be Held Soon. A well attended meeting was held in the Council Chambers on Tuesday evening at which was discussed the matter of forming a Wingham’Ath­ letic Association or Club. Every club in town was represented and the gen­ eral feeling was that such an assoc­ iation to foster sports would serve a useful purpose. R. S. Hetherington was appointed chairman of the meeting and he ex­ plained the object of the meeting and also the aims and objects of forming such an association. There was con­ siderable discussion with many airing their views. \ Provisional Committee Formed It was finally decided that R. S. Hetherington, R. Rae, E. Wild, J. Gurney, J. Murray, E, Williams, O. Haselgrovc and R. A. Coutts be a provisional committee to look furth­ er into the matter and that they re­ port back to a general meeting which will be called in the near future. This committee is composed of represen­ tatives of every sport club in town so that all branches of sport will able to co-operate in the forming­ plans to further the organization Town Sports Association.a Arena Was Beautifully Decorated Ice Was Colored. There Were 1168 Paid Admissions, Miss Katherine MpGregor Gave In­ teresting Address. 1 New Sound Proofing Has Peen Ip,-, stalled. be of of Euchre Party Feb. 25th The Liberal Ladies’ Association are holding a Euchre in the Council Chambers on Thursday evening, Feb. 25th. Plaj' commences at 8,15 sharp. Admission 25c. Everybody welcome. Former Resident Passes Mrs. F. G. Nicholson passed away in Zion City, Ill., on Sunday, Feb. 14th. She will be remembered by some of the older residents as Agnes Maxwell, daughter of the late Robert Maxwell, Bluevale Road. Engagement Announced The engagmenP is announced of Evelyn Elizabeth, only, daughter of. N. Chapman and the late Mrs. Chap­ man,, of Brussels, to Roy Wilson Kennedy, editor of the Brussels Post, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. A. R. Kennedy of Peterborough, Ontario. The marriage will take place in St. John's. Church, Brussels, early in March. Mr. A. Cosens Heads Library At the inaugural meeting Public Library Board, Mr. Cosens was elected chairman, members of the board are: Hall, Wm. Robertson, Mrs. Parker, Rev. Kenneth MacLean, G. S. Kidd and Mayor John W. Hanna. There are 8500 books on the library shelves. The total number of 11,444 books read by members of the lib­ rary in 1936, 7956 adult and 3488 juv­ enile. HURON OLD BOYS’ ANNUAL SERVICE The annual Church Service of Hur­ on County Old Boys’ Association of Toronto was held Sunday evening in St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church, Bath­ urst and Barton Sts., Toronto. The sermon was preached by Rev. Mr. McDermid, who chose for his subject “The Homeland.” Following the Hour was held, gramme was in Chapman of St. Church. Solos were rendered by Mrs. Dr. Ferguson, Mrs. Brooks and Mr. King. service a Fireside The musical pro­ charge of Mr. W. Clair Ave. United W.C.T.U. Contest Soon The W.C.T.U. will hold a contest of recitations,' singing, art posters and essays soon. Watch for the date. Evangelistic Campaign The evangelistic campaign at the City Mission is in full progress. Miss Yeo and Miss Snider, the evangel­ ists, have become well-known in the town for their sweet gospel singing and clear-cut preaching. The interest shown on the part of the people is an evidence of this fact, both in the week-night and Sunday services. The subjects for the services of the past Sunday were as follows: “The Instrument of Ten Strings”, Psalm 144:9, preached by Miss Yeo, in the afternoon. Miss Snider preached in the evening, the subject being “Har­ den Not Your Heart,” Heb. 4:7. The campaign closes Sunday night. Board of the Abner Other W. S. F. A. To Submit Budget Thursday Finance Minister Dunning will sub­ mit his Budget to the House of Commons on Thursday, Feb. 25th, he told the House of Commons. It is hoped the new trade treaty with Great Britain will be signed before then, and, if so, the treaty will of the budget. held in the Council Monday afternoon, 3.45. form part Auxiliary members, Goderich Mayor Injured Mayor H. J. A. MacEwen had his elbow dislocated and. the side of his car smashed in on Saturday afternoon at Munro Corners, near Mitchell, when, a car driven by Mr. Carmich­ ael, a farmer from near Brussels, sideswiped the MacEwan sedan. Mrs. MacEwan, who was accompanying her husband, was unhurt. The acci­ dent occurred at about 1.45 p.m. as Mayor MacEwan stopped at a store to make enquiries concerning a fun­ eral which he was going to attend. Carmichael is said to have attempt­ ed to pass a truck when he collided with the Goderich car. Westminster Guild The regular meeting of the West­ minster Guild of St. Andrew’s Pres­ byterian Church was held on Mon­ day evening with the devotional com­ mittee in charge. The meeting was opened with a hymn and the repeat­ ing of the Lord’s Prayer in unison. Following the singing of “Go labor on", Ralph Hammond read that por­ tion of the Scripture pertaining to the was drama- Alvin Ham- Richardson, Bateson. A • Good Samaritan, which tized by* Harry Posliff, mo nd, R. H. Lloyd, J. Raymond Carter and J. pleasing solo “Sun of My Soul" was sung by Mrs. Wm. Kennedy. Jean MacDonald offered prayer and Helen Hammond sang “Coming Home"- A chorus was’ sung by five girls, Betty Rae, Mary McKibben, Irlma Harri­ son, Betty Lloyd and Evelyn Carter. Following prayer by Velma Carter the meeting closed with the singing of ‘‘Rescue the perishing" and the Blessing repeated in unison, Visited Clinton Legion Members of the Ladies’ to the Legion and Legion five carloads in number, visited Clin­ ton Auxiliary and Legion on ’Monday evening. During the evening court whist was played. Following the play at cards a delightful lunch was serv­ ed and community singing enjoyed. Mrs. T. Crtiicksh^nks was winner of the lady visitors’ first prize and Dun­ can Kennedy won the men’s prize. Mrs, H. Howard was holder of the lucky ticket on a beautiful pair of pil­ low cases. districts were exper- and much damage Sunday wc here were Some Weather While other fencing floods from winds on not enjoying the best of weather but no damage resulted in this district. Sunday started out as if it would be a fine day but the heavy' rain and high wind changed that. The rainfall was very heavy but no damage re­ sulted from floods and cellars which were badly inundated two weeks ago escaped this time. The river rose rap­ idly but did not reach flood level. The weather turned colder in the ev­ ening but the wind continued to blow strongly. The groundhog saw his shadow on Candlemas Day but the old myth of six weeks cold weather dicl not 11 old thi« Insist yccti* stt this time was when the snow plow got through from Clinton after the roads being blocked for two weeks. This is a very different winter, how­ ever with practically tio snow. Mon­ day flight it appeared that a storm was brewing. The snow swirled across the highways but it did not last long. Last week some of the golf enthusiasts played a round at the Alps! they are trying for a re­ cord of playing every month of the year. It just may be that they will do just that Hospital Auxiliary The regular meeting of the Wo­ men’s Auxiliary to the General Hos­ pital will be Chamber on March 1st, at Blegrave Minister Leaving Rev. T. W. Mills, who has been the minister fur1' the past four years at Belgrave, Blyth and Auburn Presby­ terian Church, has accepted a call to Nairn and Beechwood. He will leave in about two weeks to take over his new charge. Had Narrow Escape J. P. Phalen, ex-reeve of Mildmay, and a druggist there, had a narrow escape from serious injury when mot­ oring from Walkerton to Mildmay, when his car skidded on ice on the highway and took a nose-dive into the ditch. It broke off a telephone pole in its course which penetrated the windshield, missing the driver. The most successful Carnival that , has ever been staged in the local Arena was the Coronation Carnival held on Wednesday evening last week. The Arena was a picture dec­ orated with flags and evergreens, The ice was colored red and Coron­ ation Blue. The attendance was a record for such an occasion, 1168 paid admis­ sions. Last year’s carnival was con­ sidered the tops but this year far sur­ passed last year’s efforts. The Triple V Class which organized both last year’s and this year’s carnivals are deserving of much praise for their splendid effort. Fancy Skating A special feature of the carnival was an exhibition of fancy skating by four members of the London Skat­ ing Club. This is the first time that a demonstration .of this kind has been staged here and the large crowd were thrilled as they watched these grace­ ful performers glide and dance across the ice surface. The skaters were: Miss Beryl Goodman, Miss Jean Wrighton, Mr. Hugh Pope and Mr. Gordon Casey, The music vided by the Wingham Band. The skaters put on nine the first was a waltz by all four; the second a solo by Miss Goodman; the third a solo by Mr. Pope; the fourth a ten-step by all four; the. fifth a 'solo by Miss Jean Wrighton; the sixth a solo- by Mr. Casey; seventh a pair number by the two ladies; the eighth a solo by Mr. Pope and the concluding number a fox trot, all tak­ ing part. Many in Costume The judges had a difficult task as in nearly all events there was a large entry. Those in costume as they skat­ ed around Pie arena presented a col­ orful picture and the clowns created nd end of fun. Queen and King Chosen Pretty little six-year-old ' Nancy Cameron, of Brussels, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Cameron, was chosen Queen of the Carnival. When Nancy was presented as Queen she received a great ovation. The position of King of the Carnival also went to an out-of-town entry, Melvin Bruns- xlon, of Londesboro, receiving this award. Mrs. S. A. Murray’s family took first prize for the largest family on skates, with second prize going to R. H. Lloyd’s family. The six-dollar prize for the largest load from out of town went, to Ken. Mowbray. His truck conveyed from the Sepoy town 36 people. The winners of other events were: Costumes Queen >f Carnival —- Nancy Camer­ on, Brussels, $5.00, C. Lloyd & Son. King of Carnival — Melvin Bruns- (Continued on Page Four) was pro- Citizens’ numbers, The February meeting of the Ev­ ening Auxiliary was held at the home of Miss evening Miss charge, hymn, after which Miss Rosella Gal­ laher read the devotional leaflet in connection with the study book, in which it stressed love of God and the need of prayer. After another hymn, Miss Phyllis Johns led in prayer. Mrs. W- A. Gal­ braith then played a very lovely piano solo. Mrs. Clare Adams, herald for India, read extracts from an article by Miss K. Burt, telling some inter­ esting experiences of her nursing­ career in India. Miss Katherine McGregor gave a very fine and interesting account of the second chapter of the study book "Men and Women of Far Horizons”, which deals with the Christian Edu­ cational work of the Women’s Mis­ sionary Society, and told of some of the fine work done in Rhodesia, China and Egypt. She divided her chapter into three headings “Liter­ acy", “Health Laws” and "Spiritual Enlightenment.” She said that it is almost essential to begin with health; to teach the native health laws, and impress on them the importance of cleanliness before commencing their literary and spiritual education. She told that there has been a new vocabulary devised in China, consist­ ing of 1,000 characters, which has en­ abled the illiterate Chinese to read and write fairly easily and quickly, and that a great many are taking ad­ vantage of courses given during the winter months, which consist of 96 lessons and at the very low cost of 12 cents for the complete course. After the business had been cussed, the. meeting was closed light refreshments were served. Marion Simpson on Tuesday last week, Minnie Barber, who was in opened the meeting with a Grace Moore and Franchot Tone are the stars in the special musical comedy “The King Steps Out’’ which is being shown at the Lyceum The­ atre this week. This is one of the big oustanding hits of the past year. The theatre patrons will get much en­ joyment from this great picture. Capt. Adams, proprietor of the Ly­ ceum Theatre has had installed on the walls and back, of the theatre acoustic Fleerwagen Tile which is re­ cognized as the outstanding sound proofing material for talking picture shows. These panels absorb the sound thus improving the acoustics of the theatre, This improvement to­ gether with the recent new sound, equipment makes our local theatre one of the most up-to-date in West­ ern Ontario. The walls are being re-decorated which will add greatly to the ap­ pearance of the theatre. Capt. Adams is always on the look­ out for improvements and his install­ ing this acoustic tile is just one of the many improvements he has made to keep his theatre up-to-date. Members of Session recent election in St. And- Elected At a rew’s Presbyterian Church, W, A, Miller, Jas. Nicholson, John Raby and George Scott were elected members of the Session. OBITUARY Mrs. G. Harvey Black Following an illness of seven weeks Lila Cook, beloved wife of Councillor George Harvey Black of East Wawa­ nosh, passed away at the family resi­ dence, Lot 37, Concession 7, East Wawanosh, on Tuesday afternoon, February 23rd. Mrs. Black, who was in her 49th year, is the daughter of Mr. Fred­ erick W. Cook and the late Minnie Cook of East Wawanosh. She was born Cm the 6th concession and has been a resident of East Wawanosh all her life except for seven years she and her husband spent in Southern Manitoba following their marriage. It was 27 years ago last December that Mr. and Mrs. Black were married. She leaves to mourn her passing besides her husband, one daughter, and two sons, Hilda, William and Stanley, all at home. She is also sur­ vived by bar father, one sister and two brothers, Mrs. John Buchanan of Westfield; Stahley of the 6th Conces­ sion of East Wawanosh and Louis of the 7th concession of the same town­ ship. The funeral will be held from her late residence at 2 f>.in, on Friday. The service will be conducted by Rev. Hugh Wilson, pastor of Westfield United Church, of which the deceas­ ed was a valued member. Fordwich Operator Fractures Leg Miss Reila Mapletoft of the How- ick Municipal Telephone Company operators’ staff had the misfortune to fall on the icy sidewalk near Patter­ son’s Hardware Monday morning, and fractured her leg above the ankle. Attending Convention ‘Mayor John W. Hanna, .Reeve F. L. Davidson and Reeve Roland Grain of Turnberry, left on Wednesday morning to attend the Ontario Good Roads Association which is being held in the Royal York’ Hotel, Toronto. Palmerston Spiel Postponed The annual bonspicl at Palmers­ ton, scheduled for Monday, was post­ poned until next Monday owing to lack of ice. If the mild weather con­ tinues until that date, the games will be transferred to Kitchener Granite ice and entrants that effect. Will be notified to Tea Tea under the auS' Held Self-Denial A Self-Denial pices of St. Paul’s Woman’s Associa­ tion Wm. last. The was held at the home of Mrs. Dawson on Thursday afternoon The meeting was well attended, serving was done by the ladies of the association and the second chapter of the study by Mrs. Hutson. A lunch was served by sisted by Mrs. G. S. Nicholas, Mrs. B. Hutson and Mrs. Craig. book was read very delightful the hostess as* Kidd, Mrs. C, •..... ..... dis­ and Tara Tendered Banquet to Warden Vandusen The citizens of Tara Village paid tribute to C. R. Vandusen, the 1937 warden of Bruce County, tendering him a complimentary banquet at which 160 persons were in attendan­ ce. Mr. Vandusen is publisher of the Tara Leader. Cars Collide at Blyth What might have been a serious accident occurred last week when the cars of J. B. Watson and one driven by Mrs. John McGee collided at the cornei- of Dinsley and Mill streets, Blyth, close to the United Church. Both cars were damaged. Traffic Of­ ficer Leaver investigated. No one was seriously injured. Burial at Belgrave Isabella Allison, eldest daughter of the late Walter Allison, of Glasgow, Scotland, and Isabella McCallum, of Milton, Ont., who died recently at her home, 16 Cartwright Street, Lon­ don, is survived by one brother, Wal­ ter Allison of Estevan, Sask., and three sisters, Susan Allison, of this city; Mrs. Aubrey Baker, Walkerville, Mrs. Lewis Hoefer, of Cullen, Sask, Her brother, Dr. Duncan Allison, died in March, 1936. buried in Brandon grave. Mrs. George Misses McCallum of ins of the deceased. Miss Allison was Cemetery, Bel- Olver and the town, arc cous- Young People’s Union The regular weekly meeting of the Y.P.U. of the United Church on Mon­ day evening was opened with the hymn "In ’ the Cross of Christ I Glory” and the Lord’s Prayer repeat­ ed in ‘unison. The worship period was in charge of the Pilgrims group. Following the singing of “Listen the Master beseecheth," Rev. Mr. Ander­ son led in prayer. The Scripture les­ son verses 28 to 30 of the 11th chap­ ter of St. Matthew and verses 20 to 25 of the 3rd chapter of St, Matthew were read by Marion Mason. Marion Simpson took the chapter of the study book which was followed, by singing “The Lord’s My Shepherd”. Charles Wellwood was assisted with the mis­ sionary topic by Marion Caseftiore, Margaret Aitkin Jack Herd, Wilbur Tiffin and Russel Zurbrigg. Margaret Mason sang a solo “The Ninety and Nine". DeWitt Miller had charge of the recreation period. Following the lunch, the Friendship Circle was for* med and the meeting closed with the Vesper Hymn and all tepeating the Benediction. Junior Team Cancel Games The Junior W.O.H.A. game here on Friday night against Teeswater was cancelled on Friday night due to soft ice. The Juniors although they have two scheduled games to play yet, have dropped out for this season. Teeswater won the group, only los­ ing one game and that an 8-5 decision at Brussels on Monday night. Spending Winter in Florida Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Davidson of Detroit, former Winghamites, are spending the winter in Florida, They are acocmpanied by their daughters and sons-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. C. K -Whitney and Mr. .’and Mrs. T. E. Jef­ fries. Mrs. Davidson says in a letter asking us to forward her paper that they have found Florida to be truly a land of sunshine and flowers. They are at present at Clearwater, 20 miles from St. Petersburg and will short­ ly be moving onto the Hydro for Belmore Enterprising citizens more section have been ly signing up the residents to become members of the hydro family, and se­ cure the great boon of electric lights and services. The Wroxeter line comes as far north as Ira Neil’s farm about one. and one-half miles south of Belmore, and we learn that a suf­ ficient number of subscribers have been secured to extend the line to Belmore, and as far east on the How- ick and Carrick townline as Elmer Zinn’s. ‘Six prospective users have signed up in the village of Belmore, with the prospect of securing a few more. Wc learn that many of the farmers on the Howick and townline are anxious to have extended a couple of miles east. east coast. of the Bel- busy recent- WEDDINGS Carrick the line further Robinson - Stewart very pretty wedding took placeA at 11 a.m., Saturday, February 20th, when Islay Annie, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Stewart, Wing­ ham, became the bride of Mr. George Robinson, of Tillsonburg, son of Mr. Thomas Robinson and the late Mrs. Robinson, of East Wawanosh. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Kenneth MacLean at the home of the bride's parents, Diagonal Rd. The bride, who was given in mar­ riage by her father, was charming in a blue sheet crepe gown made on long lines. Her shoes were white sat­ in with silver straps and she wore a corsage of Talisman roses. Miss Mary Wilhelmina Stewart, sister of the brtde, was bridesmaid. Mr. Mas* on Robinson, brother of the groom, was groomsman. Immediately following the cere­ mony a wedding dinner was served at the home of the bride’s parents to twenty-one guests. For travelling the bride wore a black crepe dress, grey tweed coat with wolf collar and black accessories. Following a wed­ ding trip to Detroit, Mr, and, Mrs. Robinson will reside at Tillsonburg.