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Home My WebLink AboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1937-06-17, Page 1* >v- Single Copies Five Cents OFFICERS NAMED RY W. C. T. U. <> JMrs. A. E. Lloyd, Acting President The regular monthly meeting of the W.C.T.U. was held at the home ■of Miss R. Lewis with Mrs. A. E. Lloyd in charge. The opening hymn was “It is so sweet to trust Jesus.” The Scripture reading from the 4th ■ .chapter of Revelations was taken by Mrs, (Rev.) Loney. Mrs. J. Kelly led in prayer and Miss Louise Kelly gave .■a recitation. The clip sheet was con ducted by Mrs. A, E. Lloyd. The following officers were elected: President—Mrs. A. E. Lloyd will act for a few months. 1st Vice Pres.—Miss R, Lewis. 2nd Vice Pres.—Mrs. Tiffin. - Secretary—Mrs. J. Kelly. Treasurer—Mrs. F. R. Howson. Cor. Sec.—Mrs. A. Cosens. Press Sec.—Miss R. Lewis. Organists—Mrs, P. Gowans ' "Mrs. (Rev.) Loney. The meeting closed with the hymn '“Abide With Me” and prayer by Mrs. Jno. Gemmil. I and Hospital Bridge and Tea On Thursday afternoon, June 17th, the-Women’s Auxiliary to the General Hospital will hold a bridge party and afternoon tea on the lawn of Mrs. (Dr.) Connell, Josephine St. Bridge will commence at 3 o’clock, tea serv ed at 5.00. Admission 25c. All ladies .are invited. Killed by Horse Kick Ephriam Gildner, 54, of. Wallace Township, farmer, was killed when lie was kicked by a horse at his barn •early Saturday. Gildner had brought the cattle up from the fields and en tered the barn to fasten the doors. Wheh he failed to reappear his wife .investigated and found him dead. He had been kicked on the head. June Institute Meeting The regular monthly meeting of the Women’s Institute will be held in the Council Chambers on Thurs day afternoon, June 24th, commenc ing at 2.30. A good programme will be given including a demonstration of First Aid. Roll Call to be answered with a Jelly or Jam recipe. Lunch will be served and Mrs. Alexander Coutts will be the hostess. Every body welcome. Some Trailer Mr. Empringham, of Toronto, who visited with Capt. and Mrs. Adams, over the week-end with his family, had a trailer that created a “great deal of interest. It is 20 feet long, built •on pullman lines, and is equipped with radio, gas stove, refrigerator, kitchen, sleeping quarters. Jt also has a tele phone connection between the trailer and the car and is wired for 6 volt or 120 volt electric lights. It is beauti- fully pannelled in white wood. "Won Prize at London The reputation of the Alps Golf Club was sustained by Dr. George ’Ross, Captain of the Club, at the Wes tern Ontario Golf Tournament, held Thursday at the Highlands Course in London. Dr. Ross had low net for 18 holes for out of town players and received as a prize a beautiful No. 2 Gorgan wood club. Dr. McKee, of Teeswater, another member of the Alps Club, was. a winner in the Birdie Competition. Dr. George Howson al- . so attended the match. ’ Garden Party, and Play At Ebenezer Church, Browntown, on Friday, June 18th. A Cold Meat Supper also a Comes Young Church. Michie, Harold Vincent, Anna Grasby, Freda Jordan, Winnie Lane, Edith Beaocm. Musical numbers between the acts'djy Ross Cardiff and others. Admission, Adults 35c, Children 15c. served from 6 to 8 3-act play “When to Town”, presented People of Belgrave Caste of characters: James McCrae, Borden Scott, o’clock, feickley • by the United George B. Y. P* U. ENTER TAINS PRESTON YOUNG PEOPLE Several carloads of Baptist Young People from Preston joined with the Wingham B.Y.P.U« for a picnic on Saturday last * During the afternoon a bail game ^^*was enjoyed by all, after which sup per was served on the parsonage lawn. Later, a tour of the town wfis made find after that the parsonage was the scene of a happy sing-Songt Mr. Len. Haigie fed ih the chortls Sihging with Miss Hezal Butcher* at the piano, * ! HANOVER PLAY HERE SATURDAY Good Game. Assured Hanover, considered one of the strongest teams in th^ Bruce League, will meet the Hurons at the Town Park on Saturday afternoon. Han over" are on the top of the heap at present with only one loss and the Indians are out to take their scalps. This game should be ope of the best played here this season. Don’t miss it. Game called at 3,15 p.m. Alberta Budget Passes The budget passed the Alberta Leg islature Monday a few minutes after Social Creditors united to swamp a non-confidence motion directed at the Aberhart Government by Liberals. The vote was 40-7. High School Teacher Engaged Miss Doris G. Traill, at present teaching at the Creemore Continua tion School, has been engaged by the High School Board. Miss Traill is a specialist in English, History and Physical Training and will teach these subjects. Charged With Illegal Possession Charged with illegal possession of liquor, by Constable Platt, who made the arrest, Edward Stark, London, was taken to Goderich and admitted to $500 bail by Justice of the Peace Weir, he being remanded, unlil Thurs day for trial. Engagement Announcement Mr, and Mrs. Albert Vincent, Bel grave, Ontario, announce the engage ment of their elder daughter, Dor othy Alberta, to Mr. Clifford Richard Logan, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Logan, of Morris. The marriage to take place the latter part of June. Underwent Operation ■ Mrs. Alex. Porterfield, East Wawa nosh, wife of Alex. Porterfield,.Clerk of the Township, underwent an op eration in Wingham General Hospital on Tuesday of last week. She return ed to h^er home on Saturday and we are pleased to state she is making satisfactory progress. Dental Golf Tourney To-day (Wednesday) the members of the Huron Dental Association will hold a Golf Tournament at the Alps Course. This will not stop others us ing the course which will be open for play as usual. Supper will be served as is usual on Wednesday evenings. The charge will be 25c for this meat A Strawberry Festival Under the' auspices of the Ladies' Aid of Knox Presbyterian Church, Bluevale, will be held at the Church, Monday evening, June 28th, 1937. Supper served from 6 to 8.ft A play en titled “Simple Simon Simple” will be presented by the Wroxeter Dramatic Club. Admission, adults 35c, children 20c. WINGHAM, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, JUNE 17th, 1937 Sf. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church Celebrates Seventy-Fifth Anniversary Large congregations were present at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church at both morning and evening services on Sunday, These services were of a very special nature as they were held in celebration of the 75th anniversary of the Orangization of the Congrega tion. Rev. Dr. James Wilson, of Toronto, who was a great friend of the late Memorial Plaque to Dr. David and Mrs, Perris Unveiled and Dedicated Rev, Dr. James Wilson, of Toronto, Was the Speaker. Subscriptions $2.00 Per Year T. W. PLATT AGAIN BEST REVOLVER SHOT DONKEY BASEBALL MONDAY, JUNE 38th Trousseau Tea’ Mrs. Chas. Carter, 12th Con. East Wawanosh, held a trousseau tea on Tuesday afternoon and evening last week in honour of her daughter^ Alba, whose marriage took place on Thurs day. Mrs. Andrew McDougall, grand mother of the bride-to-be, poured tea during the afternoon and during the evening her aunt, Mrs. George Kerr, officiated at the tea table. Held Golf Tournament Off Wednesday afternoon last week a mixed four-ball foursome tourna ment was held at the Alps Golf Club. The winners were: 1st, Mrs. R. S. Hetherington and Dr. A. W. Irwin; 2nd, Mrs. O. Colborne and Clifford Taman, by Mrs Mrs. J. and R. the play, about forty sat down to pen Trousseau Reception Mrs. J. A. Fox entertained trousseau reception for her only ghter, Vesta Doris, who was married on Saturday, on Thursday afternoon and evening. tractive with summer flowers and tall pink tapers. Porfiifig tea in the after noon were, Mrs. T, H. Gibson and Mrs, Oliver Thompson of Listowel. Mrs. W. J. Adams and Mrs, A. J. Walker officiated at the tea table dur ing the evening. Assisting in the liv ing- and tea room were: Misses Agnes Swanson, Yvonne McPherson, Betty Walker, Dell Walker, Alberta Walker, Ella Rae, Margaret Currie, Lois Walkley, of Battle Creek, Mich., Mrs. r. S. Hetherington, Mrs. George R. Scott, Mr0< ' W. B. McCool. Sealed hole prizes were won C. Lloyd, Miss M. Adams, H. Crawford, George Mason S. Hetherington. Following The tea table was at- Rev. Dr. David Perrie 'Minister 1894 — 1930 Dr. and Mrs. 'Perrie, was theRev. special speaker for the occasion. The Altar of the church was beautifully decorated with baskets of flowers. Among the floral decorations were two lovely bouquets placed on the Communion Table in memory of the late John A. MacLean, and the late the Great War, he said, because of the selfishness of man. The church, he said, are those who have given themselves to the Lord. The church is not a club but the church of the living God. Some say the usefulness of the Church is over, but this has been said for hundreds of years and the Church continues with its useful work. The duty of the church is not to solve our economic and industrial problems, neither should the church be the social centre of the commun ity as the Home should fulfill this function. The duty of all is to lift up Jesus Christ to the eyes of men as the Saviour. He hoped that .St. And rew’s Church and all the churches in the community will bring a greater influence to all for the Living God. Memorial Unveiled A special feature, of the morning service was the Unveiling and Dedi cation of a Bronze Plaque to the memory of the late Rev. Dr. David and Mrs. Perrie. Rev. Kehneth Mac- Lean, the Minister, gave the unveil ing address and the dedicatory pray er. Mr. John E. Homuth, representa tive Elder of the Church, unyeiled the plaque. Dr. Wilson also gave a brief address during the unveiling cere monies. Mrs. Jenisa Parker, daughter of the late Dr. and Mrs. Perrie, and Mrs. Grant, his sister, and Mr. Grant; all up of people of different persuasions of Presbyterianism and came mostly from Scotland, north of England and the north of Ireland. In the Old Land these people had attended the Estab lished Church, the Burgers, the Anti Burgers, Cameronians and the Relief. Here in the new land of Hope they banded together in one congregation ,and met for worship in school houses, For the Second Year in Succession Local Policeman Wqn Championship Game Will Be in the Evening Under Floodlights, Rev. Kenneth MacLean Present Minister, inducted1 in August, 1930 barns and other convenient buildigs. The Gospel was preached by Colport eurs and College students with an or dained Minister calling .vices as baptism. In 1866, a site for a ing in the Town for such ser- Plot church build- of Wingham St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Wmgham, Built in 1881. and Mrs. Wm. respective families. At the morning service Dr. Wilson chose for his Scripture readings the 8th chapter of Deuteronomy and the 4th chapter of the First Epistle of St. Paul. His text was “But if I tar ry long, that thou mayest know how thou oughtest to behave thyself in the house of God, which is the church of the Living God, the pillar and ground of the truth.” Dr. Wilson said he ap- Mr.Isbister, by their dau- on Rev. James Pritchard • Minister 1871 — 1876 precifited being asked tn preach the 75th Anniversary and he wonder ed just what influence St, Andrew’s Church has had in the community. Some say the church has fallen on evil days, , There is great criticism But much of it is foolish. He said, (here were two functions, they are, to Keep My Sabbath, and to reverence My Sanctuary. God could not help Hats off to our loc£l policeman, T. W, Platt, who on Wednesday of last week won tile individual champion ship for the second year in succession at the Annual Guelph Police Revolver Shoot held at Arkell Springs, a few miles south of Guelph, “Bert” is tops when it comes to revolver shooting, as his record at the various matches he has attended shows. There is a match in Ottawa in August and, ef forts should be made to assist him attend this match. Bert’s card of 158 last week out of a possible ■ 180, was 10 points ahead of his nearest rivals, H. J. B. Mac Donald of the C.P.R. police, Toronto, and Highway Traffic Officer D. G, Darby, of Grimsby. Orange Celebration at Clipton Wingham Loyal Orange Lodge will celebrate the 12fh of July this year at the demonstration which will be 'held at Clinton. Attending Grand Lodge Mr. W. B. McCool is attending the Grand Lodge I.O.O.F. of Ontario which is being held in the Royal York Hotel in Toronto this week. Suffered Stroke Mrs. James Cruikshanks suffered a stroke on Monday. This is the sec ond stroke she has suffered recent ly. Her many friends wish for her a speedy recovery. High School Exams. Upper School June 16 to June 29; Middle School, June 16 to June 23; Lower School Departmentals, June 23 to June 29. The Commercial Class finished writing their exams, on Tues day. • ■ . ; Attending Convention Mr. Jack Mason attended the con vention of the Canadian Radio Cor poration Rogers Radio Dealers at the Royal York Hotel, Toronto this week. Advance model radios will be shown the dealers at this meeting. Bruce County Levy Lowered 1 Mill A reduction of one mill in the county levy was made by Bruce Coun ty Council, in its June session at Pt. Elgin, on the recommendation of County Treasurer Allan Nelson. For this year the levy-will be eight mills, of which 2% mills is for highway pur poses. Presented With Jewel At the regular meeting of Lebanon Chapter R.A.M., on Tuesday evening the members of the chapter presented Dr. G. H. Ross with a Past First Principal’s Jewel. Dr. Ross was for ten years secretary of the chapter and has served as Past Grand Superin tendent of this district. Reports from other cities and towns tell of large and hilarious crowds that turn out to witness the unique pas time, Donkey Baseball, and the an tics of the players and their bizarre mounts. The people of this commnity will* be given an opportunity of seeing this hilarious sport on the evening of Monday, June 28th, here, when local and district men will engage in this novel -entertainment, Donkey Base ball. The game is sponsored by the* Bruce League Baseball Club. The rules of the game are simple —each infielder and outfielder rides a burro. The pitcher and catcher are on foot. The batter, also stands on his own feet until he. hits the ball, (and he has to hit the ball) then ,he must mount a trusty steed waiting for him at the plate and gallop for first, provided the donkey is willing. Infielders who dismount to retrieve the softball used must mount again, before throwing to first. Outfielders, because of the distance, may throw from the ground. It is a great game for the batters, “ according to advance reports, for there are no strikeouts and no walks. The batter smashes away at the ball and if he cannot hit the pellet with a regulation bat he is given a broad paddle. Entrance Exams. The High School Entrance Exam inations will be held on Friday, June 25th and Monday and Tuesday, June 28th and 29th. A... •x of Brussels, were present as were many former members of the congre gation. It was with regret that let ters were received from Dr. Perrie’s son, Rev. David K. Perrie, East Hast ings, and from his daughter, Mrs. •Gordon Rintoul (Margaret) and her husband, Rev. Mr. Rintoul, of Mont real, that they were unable to be pres ent. At the evening service Dr. Wilson read for his Scripture lesson a por tion of the 10th chapter of Matthew, and he preached a very strong prac tical sermon from the text “Thy will be done.” Flo asked, “How many will really dedicate themselves on this 75th anniversary to the Will of God?” The Choir were assisted by two of its former members, Mrs. Arthur Sainsbury, of Toronto, and Mrs. Mary Cross, of London. At the morning service Mrs. Sainsbury sang “I Shall Not Pass This Way” and at the even ing service "Just For To-Day.” The Choir "Sundered two anthems at the morning service “I Love Thy King dom Lord,” and “What Are These?” The anthem at the evening service was “Father, O Hear Us” with the solo parts being taken by Miss Betty Baynham and Miss Sara MacLean, who also took the obligato part. Mr. L. Eckmier, of Brussels, sang two solos at the evening service, “The Lord Is My Shepherd” and “Whctl They Crucified My Lord.” Short History of the Church The first organization of the Wing ham Presbyterian congregation took place On June 12th, 1862, under in struction of Rev. W. C. Voting of the Presbytery of Huron, the Presbytery of Maitland had not, as yet, been or ganised. The congregation was made be-was purchased, situated half way tween Upper and Lower Wingham, where the salt block used to be.’ Messrs. Robert Currie, William Link later and Walter Sloan were appoint ed custodians of the deed. The first Board of Managers was composed of Thomas Henderson, Peter Deans, Robert Currie and David Robertson. A frame church was erected during the summer of 1866. In December of the same year the following Elders Rev. James Hastie Minister 1866 — 1871 were chosen, John Linklater, John Cossar,.Thomas Elliott, John Patter son and Robert Graham. They were ordained and inducted into office the same month. The dedication new Church was .held on the February, 1867. The method adopted for funds to pay for the building, Min- (Continued on Page Four) of the 21st of raising Entertained Clinton Legion and Auxiliary The Ladies’ Auxiliary to the Wing ham Legion had as their guest on Tuesday evening at the Armouries, the members of the Clinton Legion and the members of the Clinton Lad ies’ Auxiliary. An enjoyable time was spent at Court Whist, after which de lightful refreshments were served by the ladies of the Auxiliary. During the supper hour all joined in com munity singing. Presentation to Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Miller At the Forest Hill Garden in Kitch ener on Sunday evening, the relatives of Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Miller gath ered for a dinner party in honour of their twenty-fifth wedding anniversary which occurred the day before, Sat urday, June 12th. The gathering was a complete surprise to Mr. and Mrs. Miller who were presented with a beautiful walnut coffee table. Rela tives were present from Hamilton, Toronto, Moorefield and Wingham. Arrested in Blyth Robbery Case Two months old $800 robbery with violence of Joseph Coulter, 75-year- old Blyth bachelor, is in a fair way to being cleaned up with the in Toronto at the week-end of and Cecil Garniss, brothers; Garniss, cousin of Frank find and Caswell Hackett, of Lucknow, al ready under two years penitentiary sentence for breaking and entering. Provincial Constable P. E. McCoy, who had charge of the case from the start, arrested the Garniss trio at Tor onto. The Garnisses and Hackett ap peared before a justice of the peace at Goderich Monday morning and were remanded until Thursday with out bait Moved to Guelph Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Hingston and family have moved to Guelph where Cliff, has accepted a position with th? Guelph Stove Co, 30 Years Married Saturday was the thirtieth wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. McKibbon. We, together with their many friends, extend congratulations. Ill In Toronto Hospital Mrs. Arde has received word that Mrs. Harry Hinscliffe is at present in the Western Hospital, Toronto. Mrs. Hinscliffe’s Wingham friends will wish her a speedy recovery. Bride and Groom Honored The home of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Hopper, Diagonal Road, was the scene of a very pleasant gathering on Friday night when about 35- or 40 relatives of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Wilkinson, of Escanaba, Mich., who were recently married, were present, to honour this newly married couple who are on their wedding trip in this district. Mr. Wilkinson is a nephew of Mrs, Hopper and his parents former Belgrave residents. During the evening games were enjoyed and a dainty lunch was served. BORN CALVERT—In Wingham General Hospital on Saturday, June 12th, to Mr. and Mrs. Harry Calvert, of town, a Son. BRUCE—In Wingham General Hos pital, on Monday, June 14th, to Mr. and Mrs. Athol Bruce, Belgrave, a daughter. OBITUARY arrest Frank Allan Cecil, Vivian Marie Newman A gloom was cost over the home of Mr. and Mrs. Christopher New man Friday evening when their little daughter, Vivian Marie, aged 2 years, 6 months, passed on, following a week’s illness. Vivian, on the Satur day prior to her death, was not well and on Monday peritonitis developed. Later in the week lobar pneumonia set in and she succumbed, early Friday evening, June 11. Vivian was a popu* lar playmate of the children in her dis trict and she will be greatly missed not only by her father and mother but by the children with whom she Splayed. She was also a great favorite with the grown-ups who feel very keenly that she was called away. Be sides her parents she is survived by a brother, aged 4 years and a sister, 1 year old. The funeral was held On Monday morning with services in the Sacred Heart Church, with Rev. Father Pa quette officiating. The pallbearers were: Jack Ernest* Grant Ernest, Donnie McLeod and Edward Fitzpatrick. Interment took place in Wingham R. C. Cemetery, &JL-Aii niMnWn