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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1937-04-01, Page 1< '____- Single Copies Five Cents With Which Is Amalgamated The Gorrie Vidette and Wroxeter News. WINGHAM, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, APRIL 1st, 1937 Subscriptions $2.00 Per Year MISSION BAND EASTER MEETING Fine Program Presented The special Easter Thankoffering meeting of the Mission Band of the United Church was held on Monday • afternoon. The call to worship was given by the president, Joyce Walker. Following the hymn “Jesus bids us Shine’’ Mrs. G. W. Howson led in prayer and the Lord’s Prayer was sung. Ellen Bailey read the scripture lesson and Betty Sanderson sang “Tell me the stories of Jesus.” The "Worship story was read by Mrs. Howson and Leslie Mae Wall sang “Can a little child like me.” Following the singing of “There is .a green hill far away” an exercise was given by the following members; Kenneth Hingston, Grace Bailey, Ev­ elyn Evans, Barbara Ross, Betty Fin­ lay, Jean Willoughby, Betty Sander­ son, Marjorie Anderson, Betty Hutch­ ison, "Wilma Dark, Donna Walker, Mary Ross, Marion Irwin, Leslie Mae Wall. Donald Lloyd gave a recitation, j|L/Donna Buchannan, a piano solo and Barbara Ross a recitation. An Easter story was read by Jean Zurbrigg. A playlet entitled “Natures Awak­ ening” was presented, by Grace Hing- stone, Norina Brown, Eileen Dark, Shirley Edgar, Doris Finlay, Muriel Evans, Lois Adams, Grace Parker. Following the closing Ritual, lunch was served to the visiting mothers and friends. RICHES FOR YOU “For ye know the Grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that tho he was rich yet for your sakes He became poor, that ye thro His poverty might be rich.” 2 Cor 8-9. Sunday, April 4th, at 8.15 p.m. Gospel Hall, also Bible study every Thursday evening at 7.30 p.m. Tea and Sale of Baking The Altar Guild of St. Pauls’ An­ glican Church will hold a Spring Tea .and sale of Hqme Baking on Saturday, April 3rd, in the vacant store next to Machan’s Hardware. • Suffered Stroke Mrs. W. H. Gurney suffered a stroke about 10 o’clock on Sunday morning. Mr; Gurney was visiting his ■brother in Sarnia at the time. He left immediately on receipt of the sad news arriving here about 1' o’clock. As wc go to press we regret to re­ port that Mrs. Gurney is in a serious condition. Annual Presbyterial Meeting April 27 The Eleventh Annual meeting of the Huron l’resbyterial of the Wo­ men’s Missionary Society of the Unit­ ed Church will be held in North St. ^rJnited Church, Goderich, on Tuesday, .jB\pril 27th. Morning and afternoon 1 sessions will be held. The guest speaker at the afternoon session will be Mrs. G. Earnest Forbes, of Wes­ ton, President of the Dominion Board of the W. M. S. of the United Church. ____________ x OBITUARY Mrs. Isaac J. Wright Edythe Vanstone, beloved wife of Isaac J. Wright, a life long resident of Turnberry Township, passed away at the family residence, lot 17, con­ cession 6, Turnberry, early Monday morning, March 29th. Mrs. Wright had not enjoyed good health since • last November but her condition was not serious' until she contracted in­ fluenza a week prior to her death. The deceased, who was in her 52nd year, was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Vanstone, of Turnberry. She was born on the 7th concession where she continued to reside until her marriage to her now bereft husband. Since then she has lived on the 6th concession so that she has lived her entire life on the (Jth line. She was a member of St. Paul’s Anglican Church and took an active interest in the Woman’s or­ ganization of the church. She leaves to mourn her passing, be­ sides her husband one s6n John and one daughter, Mary, both at home. She is also surivlved by one brother arid three sisters, Willian of Turn­ berry; Mrs. John Weir, Turnberry; jjttrs/Thdmas Dixori, Turnberry and mfess Pearl, Rondeati Park; '• The funeral 18 being held this after* noon, (Wednesday) front the family residence in .Turnberry. The service will be conducted by Rev. E. L. Roberts, Rector of St Paul’s Anglican Church. Interment In Wingham Cemetery. GODERICH PAPERS ARE AMALGAMATED W. H. Robertson is Managing Editor, Mr. W. Wilkes, Proprietor. The Signal and The Star, Goder­ ich’s two weekly papers, have amal­ gamated and will be issued as one paper twice a week, The merger takes effect Thursday of this, week. The Signal, established in 1848, was a Liberal paper. It was owned by W. H. Robertson, who ran as a Liberal candidate in the North Hur­ on by-election of 1929, Mr.* Robert­ son will become the managing editor of the combined papers. Proprietor of the merged publica­ tions will be W. Wilkes, who was owner of the Star, an Independent Conservative journal established in 1859. Mr. Wilkes was the f ormer owner of The Midland Free Press. PRESENTATION The friends and neighbors met at the home of Boyd Marshall on Mon­ day, March 22nd, to bid farewell to Mr. and Mrs. W. N. Marshall and son Aleck, before leaving for their new home in Gorrie, and presented them with two upholstered chairs and the following address was read. Dear Mr. and Mrs. Marshall— We your Friends and Neighbors have met here tonight to. spend one more pleasant evening with you be­ fore you leave cur midst and we take this opportunity of gathering togeth­ er again to bid you farewell. During the many years you have spent in this locality we have found you true friends who have shared with us our joys and sorrows. The good wishes of -young and old will follow you to your new home, where we hope you will enjoy many years of health and happiness. We know you will make new friends, but ask never to forget the ones left behind, in this community. We ask you to accept these chairs, not for their value, but rather as a token of our respect and esteem. Signed on behalf of your friends and neighbors, Thomas Metcalfe, Richard Culliton. Mr. Marshall in a few chosen words made a fitting reply, thanking them for their kindness shown them, after which all joined in singing "For they are jolly good fellows.” A Suit for Dad Fine hand-tailored English Worsted Suits in models to suit every build. Reasonably priced for quality merch­ andise. $18.50- and up. Fire Quickly Stopped On Thursday afternoon a lighted match or cigarette butt caused the paper in the waste paper basket at C. Bush field’s implement shop to take fire. A few pails of water stop­ ped the blaze. It was not necessary to call the fire brigade. Received Sad News Mrs. 0. Cplborne received the sad news on Thursday that her. mother, Mrs. Hensley, Doolittle Mills, Indi- anna, had passed away. Mrs. Col- borne left on Friday morning for Doolittle. She received word of her mother’s death on her return from Goderich where she had been as her mother-in-law, Mrs. Colborne, had earlier in the week fallen and frac­ tured three ribs. Railway Sltrike Averted At a conference of the heads of the two railways, the Canadian National and the Canadian Pacific and the re­ presentatives of 18 unions held on Monday an agreement between the riien and the railways was reached. The agreement is as follows, Fulk res­ toration of the 10% cut will be res­ tored gradually, as follows: 1% al­ ready restored, 1% April 1, 1% June 1, 1% August 1, 1% October 1, 1% December 1, 2% Feb. 1, 1938, 2% March 31, 1938. Local Car Went Into Ditch A short distance the other side of B'rampton on Friday morning, W, W. Armstrong’s Terraplahe swung into the ditch. As the car was going down a grade a car in front stopped on the pavement. It was impossible to go around it, due to the approaching traffic and as a collision was certain the driver eased on the brakes to avoid the impact. The car skidded on the icy surface, turned completely around and went back wards into the ditch, narrowly missing a large elm tree and a telephone post. No one was injured. The other passengers in the car were, Mrs. Armstrong and Craig. The car was slightly damaged. At Hanna’s Boys’ Shoppe You may outfit your boy at a very small cost. Sec our large range of Boys’ Suits, Coats and Pork Pie Hats. Suits prices from $3.50 and up. Suffered Stroke Mrs. M. Cruikshank, Scott Street, suffered a slight stroke on Tuesday morning. We are pleased to report that she is making satisfactory pro­ gress. 45 Years Married Mrs. E. S. Copeland held a dinner party on Saturday night in honour of her father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. George T. Robertson, who on that day celebrated their 45th wed­ ding anniversary. Old Boys Holding Social The Huron Old Boys’ Association of Toronto are holding a Social on Friday evening, April 9th, at West End Y.M.C.A., College and Dover- court Road. There will be special prizes for Euchre and Bridge. The usual old-time Huron lunch will be served. All Huronites of Toronto will be made welcome. Will Not Operate This Year At a meeting of the Wingham Ath­ letic Association executive held on Wednesday evening last week it was decided that the association would not function this year as sufficient in­ terest was not shown in the associa­ tion. This means that each sport club in town will be on their own and un­ der complete control of their own executive for this year at least. Walkerton Lights Out After Crash Failing to negotiate a sharp turn on the east end hill, Walkerton, the car driven by Fred Masterson, God­ erich, crashed into a hydro pole, breaking it off, also breaking down several guard rails and damaging the car. Miss Rose Caskanette, of Rivers- dale, who was in the car, received a broken collar-bone. None of the oth­ er occupants were hurt. Town street lights were out for several hours dur­ ing' repairs. 1,500 Miles of Extra Rural Hydro Lines The annual report of the Ontario Hydro-Electric Power Commission states that construction of more than 1,500 miles of extra rural primary line will be undertaken to meet an anticipated 10,000 new applications for service. It also forecast a reduc­ tion in the wholesale cost of power before November 1st. A saving was made for the year ending Oct. 1936 of $5,112,695 on the revised power contracts with Quebec firms. United! Church Y. P. U. The regulth meeting of the Young People’s Union of the United Church was held on Monday - evening with Hazel Wilson in charge. The meeting opened with the singing of “When I survey the Wondrous Cross” arid the repeating of the Lord’s Prayer in unison. Following the singing of “In the Cross of Christ I Glory” the scripture reading, Luke 24:1-12 was taken by Russell Zurbrigg. Albert and Kenneth Rintoul favored with an in­ strumental and tho topic took the form of’a impromptu program. Cora Gannett had charge of the recreation period and led in a Bibical Contest The Rintoul Brothers gave another instrumental. Lunch of Hot Cross Buns and cocoa Was served. The Friendship Circle Was formed, the Vesper hymn sung and the meeting closed with the repeating of the Bene­ diction. DR. REDMOND GAVE TALK ON “IRELAND” Interesting Meeting of Institute Held The monthly meeting of the Wo­ men’s Institute was held, in the Coun­ cil Chamber Thursday. The follow­ ing program was given with Mrs. W, J. Henderson, the vice-president, in charge; instrumentals, Kenneth Rin- toul; piano solo, Mrs. Fred Carter; solo, Louis Burchill; reading “X-’eace” by Mrs. Thomas Bowers; solo, Mrs. George Williams, acompanied by Cora Phair; solo, Frances Robinson, The guest speaker was Dr. R. C. Redmond who gave a lecture on his trip to Ireland. In keeping .with St. Patrick’s day, Irish quotations were given by each member as the roll call was given. At the business session Mrs. Clarkson Martin was appointed delegate to the May conference in Clinton. Lunch was served by the hostess, Mrs. J. Currie. Assisting were, Mrs. Matthew Bell, Mrs. Fred Carter, Mrs. Thomas'* Bowers. FINAL MEETING OF LITERARY SOCIETY Prophet’s Address Given by Elgin Coutts.— Fine Program Presented. The Easter meeting of the Literary Society of the High School was held on Thursday afternoon in the As­ sembly Hall with the President, Helen Miller, in the chair, The meeting op­ ened by singing the first verse of “O Canada” after which the minutes of the previous meeting were read and adopted, This was followed by a number by the Orchestra and -a Welsh folk song by the Glee Club. Mrs', Kingan favoured the school with a group of numbers, J. Cruikshank, D. Armitage, V. Walker and L. Ful­ ler did a Pierrot Dance and Elgin Coutts read the Prophet’s Address. Mr. G. A. Schatte gave two violin selections accompanied by Velma Wheeler at the piano and this 'was followed by the school Journal which was read by Isobel Habkirk. Mrs. Kingan gave two other solos and the Glee Club gave “The Vesper Bell,” after which there was another selection by the Orchestra. There were a few remarks by Mr. W. S. Hall and also Rev. E. L, Roberts and Mr. W. J. Henderson. The last meet­ ing of the year was then brought to a close by singing “God Save the King”. After the meeting lunch was served by members of the Girls’ Athletic As­ sociation and a tea dance was enjoy­ ed, the music being supplied, by Mrs. Jack Ernest. Prophet’s Address will be found on Page Five. Dance , In Belgrave, Thursday, April 1st. Jack Ernest’s Orchestra. Admission 25c. Premier Hepburn on Holiday Premier Hepburn was reported ov­ er the week-end to have left on a week’s holiday to Florida. During his absence from Queen’s Park, Provinc­ ial Secretary Harry C. Nixon, will be acting prime minister of the pro­ vince. Lady Liberals Met On Thursday night the Ladies’ Lib­ eral Association held an interesting meeting in the Council Chamber. Mrs. W. J. Henderson gave a very instruc­ tive and interesting talk on her re­ cent trip to Winnipeg. She also gave a reading “That Old Sweetheart of Mine”. Mrs. D. Rae rendered two very enjoyable solos. EASTER-TIDE AT ST. PAUL’S CHURCH A Three-Hour Service was held at St. Paul’s Church on Good Friday when Meditations on the “Seven Words from the Cross” were given by Rev. E. L. Roberts, R.D., Rector; Rev. E. M. Loney, Rev. K. MacLean, Rev. J. R. Greig and Rev. J. F. And­ erson. A large congregation was pre­ sent for most of the service, which was most solemn and impressive. Mr. Roy Mundy and Miss Cora Phair pre­ sided at the Organ. The Services on Easter Day were conducted by the Rector, There was a celebration of the Holy Communion at 8.30 a.m. and also at 11.00 a.m., a large number of communicants being present. At the 11.00 o’clock service a beautiful new Alms Bason, was ded­ icated by the Rector, to tlie glory of God and in loving memory of the late Mary Dinsley, and presented by Miss Norma and R. A. Dinsley. Flow­ ers on the Altar, and in the Church were in loving memory of: Mr. and Mrs. S. J. Smith, Dr. S. Kent Smith, Miss Mary Reynolds, Miss Hattie Reynolds, The Parents of Mr. and Mrs. C. Templeman, The Parents of Miss E. Sutton, Mr. and Mrs. Norman Bevins, Mr. Richard Clegg, Mr. John W. Dodd, Floc Flcuty, Elizabeth Shakleton Clarence Shakleton, Mr. and Mrs. Roderus, Mr. Edwin Lewis, Mr. Charles Bowden, Mrs. Ellen G. Roberts, Mr. William Ellacott, Miss Marguerite Fells, Mr. Mac Elliott. The Rector preached from the text, Colossians 3:1, at the 11 o’clock ser­ vice, and the evening message was taken from Rev. 1:18. Special East­ er music was rendered by the Choir, Under the direction of Mr. Roy Mun­ dy, the soloists for the day being, Messrs. C. 'Templeman, J. R. M. Spit- lal, Misses L. Fuller and Cota Phair. A Children’s Service was held at 3 p.m, ’ At the evening Service Lay Readers J. R. M. Spittai and A, B. Hutsott assisted at the service. Large congre­ gations were present at all services. Sporjt Suits Bi-Swing Models and pleated backs in greys, fawns and browns in all new cloths. $14.50, $1650 and up at Hanna’s.' Hospital Auxiliary To Meet; Monday The regular meeting of the Wo­ man’s Auxiliary to the General Hos­ pital, will be held in the Council Chambers on Monday afternoon, April 5th at 3.45. Attending Convention Mr. Miller Procter, Chairman of the High School Board, is attending the Annual Convention of the Trustees and Ratepayers’ section of the On­ tario Educational Association which is being held in Toronto this week. Harry Bowler Elected at Brussels In a three-cornered election for Councillor at Brussels on Monday, Harry Bowler was elected by a small margin. The result was, Harry Bow­ ler 126, Finlay Samis 124, Joseph Kel­ ly 82. The vacancy in the Council was caused by the death of William Clouse. Easter Sunday At Baptist Church Rev. E. M, Loney of John St. Bap­ tist Church chose as his subject for his sermons on Sunday “The most Wonderful Pump in the World”, “Honouring the First Day of the Week” and “Symbols of the Death and Resurrection”. Special Easter music was rendered by the choir at both morning and evening services. Quite A Difference A remarkable statement was made by Roger Wi Babson, famous com­ mercial statistician. Pie broadcast an advertisement by radio, at a cost of $3,000, and received as a result, six­ teen enquiries and two orders. Two days later he printed his advertise­ ment in five newspapers in different cities, at a cost of $3,000, and receiv­ ed 4,000 replies. The radio advertise­ ment cost him $166.66 for each reply, whereas the newspaper advertisement was only 75 cents a reply. Wedding Party in Car Accident When their car left the highway and crashed a hydro pole on Satur­ day a wedding party from Goderich failed to reach the minister’s at Sea­ forth on their first attempt. The par­ ty returned to Goderich, received medical treatment, borrowed a car and made the trip successfully. The groom-to-be, Roy WcWhinney, suf­ fered a gashed hand and the “best man,” Robert Turner, of Auburn, a cut knee. The bride-to-be and the bridesmaid, Mrs. Turner, escaped with a shaking. New Speed Law Necessitates Change In Highway Signs Thousands of highways signs throughout Ontario will have to be changed immediately as a result of the Legislature’s recent action in boosting the motoring speed limit to 50 miles an hour on the open road and to 30 miles an hour in built-up areas. The present 35-mile-an-hour signs posted at strategic points in the country and. the 20-mile signs at the entrances to all incorporated cities, towns and villapes, must either be replaced by new ones or be repainted to conform to the amended law. The new speedlimit becomes effec­ tive on Mon., May 24th, of this year. The Lieutenant-governor of the Prov­ ince, in proroguing the Legislature, gave Royal Assent to the enabling bill. Non. T, B. McQuesten, Minister of Highways, was expected to protest against it at third reading, but his “kick” did not materialize. FARM HOUSE BURNED IN EASTWAWANOSH Home of Stanley Cook Destroyed. Overheated stovepipes caused a fire at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Stan­ ley Cook, 6th Concession of East Wawanosh, which completely des­ troyed the two-storey frame building on Thursday. Neighbors were suc­ cessful, however, in removing some of the furniture. Mr. Cook’s father, Fred Cook, Sr., who was bedfast, was taken from the burning building to the home of Reeve Peter W. Scott, a neighbor. He apparently suffered_.no ill effects. It is believed that the other build­ ings on the property were not des­ troyed due to the fact that the wind blew the flying embers in an oppo­ site direction. UNITED CHURCH EASTER SERVICES 28 Members Received into the Church Special Easter Services were held in Wingham United Church on Sun­ day, In the morning a very large con­ gregation partook of communion and twenty-eight new members were re­ ceived into church-fellowship, sixteen young people on profession of faith and twleve by certificate from other congregations. The pastor, Rev. J. F. Anderson, delivered an impressive Easter message from John 20-13, “Why Weepest Thou.” In the even­ ing, the text was taken from Mark 16-34, “Who Shall roll us away the Stone?” The special Easter music was led by the senior and junior choirs of seventy voices who rendered two choruses, “Lift up your heads” and the “Hallelujah Chorus” both from “The Messiah,” Miss Margaret Part- uschek also sang “Open the Gates of the Temple.” LOCAL AND PERSONAL Mr. and Mrs. H. Peterson were week-end visitors at Windsor. Harry Fryfogle and Clifford Toman spent the week-end in Toronto. Mr. and Mrs. F. R. Howson visit­ ed over the Week-end in Toronto. Miss Alice Williamson, Kitchener is spending her holidays at her home here. Mr. E. Zeigler of Kitchener, spent Sunday at the home of Mrs. W. Will­ iamson. Mr. Harry Posliff is spending the Easter Holidays in Kingsville and Dertoit. Mr. Harry McGlynn returned to Belmore after spending the winter in London. Miss Mary McKibbon is visiting this week with Miss Phyliss Turner at Toronto. Miss Margaret. Partushek was the guest of her father in. London on Good Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Harcourt Mundy, and baby were week-end guests with re­ latives in town. <» Mr. Elgin Coutts is spending the Easter holidays with his brother, Car­ men, at Ottawa. Mr. Sam Lockridge has returned to Trenton after visiting friends in town for the past two weeks. Nfr. W. J. Rutledge of Brampton was a xveck-end visitor with his sis­ ter, Mrs. A. E. Fothergill. Mr.. Jack Hare, Guelph, is visiting with his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. John Raby for the holidays. Read Greer’s Ad—It will interest you—Wear the genuine Dr. M. W. Locke shoes for real comfort. Mrs. Alice Brown, Toronto, visit­ ed over the week-end with' Mrs. H. Diamond and Mrs. A. L. Posliff. Mr. Wm. Campbell, of Toronto, formerly of the Dominion Bank staff, here, was a week-end visitor in town. Mr. and Mrs. C. N. Merklc-y were visitors over the week-end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wright, Ham­ ilton. Miss Elizabeth Johns, of Port Col­ borne, is spending the Easter vaca­ tion with her mother, Mrs. W. A. Johns. Miss Jean Mitchell of Weston is spending the Easter vacation with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. James H. Mitchell. Rubbers! Rubbers!!!—-You require rubbers and rubber boots for the Spring slush — Best quality — Lowest prices at Greer’s Shoe Store. Mr. Alan Finlayson, of Toronto, a former teacher at the Lower Town School and at Wroxeter, was a vis­ itor in town over the week-end. Mrs. J. H. Zeigler and baby Jim­ my of Guelph, also Mrs. Reg., Mc­ Fadden of Durham are visiting this week with Mr. and Mrs. T. H. Gib­ son. Mr. and Mrs. W. Leggatt, of Whitechurch, have moved to town and have taken up residence on the corner of Frances and Victoria St., which was formerly occupied by C. VanNorman and family. Additional Locals on Page Four, Spring Topcoats Now is the time to purchase your Spring Topcoat. Super Values and New Spring Styles at Hahna’S. $10.50 and up. « Lecture Oh Poultry Hear Mr. Geo. Dixon, England’s greatest Poultry Expert, lecture in the Masonic Nall, Monday evening, April 5th, at 8 p.m. Bring your diseased specimens. ST. ANDREW’S CHURCH EASTER SERVICES Special Music Rendered By The Choir ------------------- ' / ’ Splendid congregations were pres­ ent for the Easter Service on Sunday at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church. Rev. Kenneth MacLean preached two very appropriate sermons. His sub­ jects for the morning service was “Christ’s view of the Cross,” at the. evening service he spoke on “The Resurrection”. Special Easter music was rendered by the choir at both services. Two anthems were given at the morning service with Miss Sara MacLean taking a solo part. At the evening service three anthems were sung. In one Mrs. T. A. Currie sang the obligate in another Miss F, Wil­ son and Miss A Williamson sang a duett and in the other Miss Sara Mac- Lean took the solo uart. CITY MISSION Mr. and Mrs. Merryweather, of Ni­ geria, W. Africa, will speak in the mission, Mrs. Merryweather on Fri­ day, 8 p.m.; Mr. Merry weather, Sun­ day, 8 p.m. Tea and Sale Was Success The afternoon tea and sale of bak­ ing held by the Catholic Women’s League in the Council Chambers on Saturday afternoon was a very suc­ cessful affair. All the baking was sold and many dropped in to enjoy after­ noon refreshments. Snow Storm Good Friday The worst of the snow storm on Good Friday, in this district, centred around Clinton, where six inches of snow fell and the drifts in this part were about tv/q feet high. The storm affected the highway from Stratford to Goderich and the Government snow plow made a trip from Strat­ ford to Goderich and from Clinton to Belgrave, the roads were little af- G fected north of Blyth, however. The whirling snow’ in this district made highway travel difficult during the af­ ternoon. Kincardine Township Man Suicides Believed to have been worrying over the illness of liis son, who was last week taken to Byron Sanator­ ium, Alex. G. MacKay, 57-year-old Huron Township farmer, took his own life Saturday. He was found hanging in an out-building. Revived from this, he died some hours latei* from paris green poison, also believed to have been self-administered before the attempted hanging. No ‘inquest will be held. Mr. MacKay was well known in Hurt n Township, having served a number of years on Town­ ship Council. Played in Bridge Tournament On Friday in the Toronto Whist Club Tournament, which was held in the Royal York Hotel, Toronto, Mr, W. H. French with Dr. F. W. Cann­ ing, of Toronto, as partner, came fourth in the qualifying round in the championship pairs and the champion­ ship game in the evening they placed seventh, a very creditable showing. On Saturday, Mr. French, Allen Bart­ lett, of Stratford, J. H. Crawford and W. W. Armstrong, played in the team of fours match. Their score was about average. The Crawford-Armstrong pair also played on Friday but did not qualify. OBITUARY Richard Casemore The death occurred on Thursday March 25th, at his residence, Scott St., of Richard Casemore, in his 59th year. The deceased was born at Wingham Junction, the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Casemore. He was a life-long resident of this community and for many years was a section foreman also working at the flax mill. For the past fe.w years he has suffered greatly from rheumatism. He leaves to mourn his passing, three sister and two brothers, Bina of Wingham, with whom lie lived; Mrs. I. (Rosella) Deyell, Stratford; Mrs. A. (Mary Ann) Tenant; Tacoma, Washington; William, of Washing­ ton, and Robert George, of Michigan. The funeral was held from Wing­ ham United Church on Saturday af­ ternoon. The service was conducted by Rev. J. F. Anderson, minister oF the church. The pallbearers were: George Case- more, Wm. Casemore, Jack Casemore, Milo Casemore, Jack Belford, John Casemore, of Detroit. Interment took place in Wingham Cemetery.