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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1937-09-09, Page 1With Which Is Amalgamated The Gorrie Vidette and Wroxeter New*. Single Copies Five Cents WINGHAM, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 9th, 1937 '* ■ ■ < ... Subscriptions $2.00 Per Year T NO PARALYSIS REPORTED HERE Schools io Open Monday, Sept. 13th Case of Paralysis in East Wawanosh As no case of infantile paralysis has developed here schools, in this ■district will open on Monday next, .’Sept, 13th, Schools in town, also in the Townships of East Wawanosh, Morris, Turnberry and Howick have been .closed as a preventive measure against the spread of infantile par­ alysis. The theat're here which has been closed for six days, will open on Thursday evening this week but -children- under 16 years of age will not be admitted, It has not been de­ cided by the Board of Health if Sun­ day School will open next Sunday or not. There is one case of paralysis in East Wawanosh, Edward, 17-year-old son of James McGill, 4th Concession, having taken ill with it last week. It was also reported that a child of Walter Mason’s also was stricken but the case was not paralysis, This child was taken to London Hospital. STOMACH SUFFERERS MAR­ VEL AT THIS WONDERFUL 3-MINUTE RELIEF People wl^o haye suffered for years from stomach agonies are marvelling at the quick relief of Bisma-Rex, a -delicious-tasting antacid powder. And its comfort, is lasting, too! It acts four ways. Neutralizes -excess acid; •relieves stomach of gas; soothes ■membranes; and aids digestion. Get Bisma-Rex to-day at McKibbon’s Rexall Drug Store. IVIrs. Deachman’s Sister Passes Word was received here on Mon­ day that Mrs. Agnes MqAllister, of A.shville, N.C., sister of Mrs. R. J. Deachman, passed away on Saturday. Teeswater Fair Oct. 6th Despite the fact that election day •is October 6th, the same.sday as Tees­ water Fair the directors have decided to hold their fair on that date as or­ iginally planned. The prize lists for the fair are out and the dates are ■October Sth and 6th. ’ •Some Beans In the Graham garden.’ on John St. a pole bean was grown that will take some beating. The bean when cut ■from the vine on Saturday measured 36 and a fraction inches long. A nei­ ghbor of the Grahams, Mr. 'John Ste­ phenson, also had a pole bean that grew 28 inches in length. The larger bean is oh display in our window. To Revamp Liquor Commission. Premier Mitchell HepbUrn has promised if returned to power he ,will -reorganize the liquor control board. Plans for the new board call for a .Supreme fcourt Judge as chairman, •supported by two elected represent­ atives of the Legislature, one Liberal and one Conservative, as Associate Commissioners. The premier says the commission will be given a free hand and that the liquor question will thus be removed from politics. Rev. James Allen Takes,. New Post The Rev. James A. Allen, B.A., L. TH., Chaplain of Bishop’s College School, Lennoxville P.Q., at the re­ quest of the Lord Bishop of Quebec plans to postpone his intended .Eng­ lish venture, and to use the first of his two years leave of absence from the school, by becoming first incum­ bent of Conean.. Bay, P.Q. Conean Bay is a new town, at present under construction, 260 miles below Quebec City on the lower St. Lawrence. Mr, Allen, who will be the only non-Ro- man Clergyman there, will also be re­ sponsible for the village school in Conean and for the religious over­ sight of the non Romans on the coast for 350 miles below Tadoussac. HEALTH OFFICERS MET At SEAFORTH The Medical, Officers of Health for Huron arid Perth Counties held a meeting at Seaforth on Thursday last ■week. The two sopranos were Dr. J. D. Phair, Chief M.O.H. of Ontario, and Dr, Foster Smith, who was re­ cently stationed at Hanover, The meeting was called to discuss the in­ fantile paralysis .epidemic and both speakers gave advice -as to diagnos­ ing infantile paralysis. j Dr, R. L. Stewart and Dr. R, C. Redmond, of town, attended the meeting. . ’"* ■ ■ LOCAL AND PERSONAL i School 'Shoes—-Real, Values in Girls and Boy’s School Shoes at Greer’s, Mr, Wm. Stokes is spending this week" at the Canadian National Ex­ hibition, Toronto, Mrs. Tennant, Mrs, Robert­ son and Marion, motored tp Niagara Falls on Monday. Mr, Neil McLean of Toronto is visiting with his parents, Mr, and Mrs. T. J. McLean. Mr. James Thompson of Dundalk was a visitor with Mr. Alton Adams over the week-end. Miss Betty Walker returned on Sunday from Grand Bend where she has spent the summer. .iMr, Ralph Carr of Toronto spent the week-end with his parents, Mr, and Mrs. George Carr. Scampers—are the best Fall School Shoes for Boys and Girls. $1.00 to $1.50—Greer’s Shoe Store. Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred Ellacott of Toronto were guests of the former’s mother, Mrs; Ellacott over the week­ end. Mr. Wm,' and B. Bennington of Colonial Heights, Cleveland, Ohio., visited Mr. and Mrs. P. ,Ei James last week. 3 Mr.' and Mrs. W. J. Skinner and Miss Julia Skinner of Mitchell, spent Labor Day with Mr. and Mrs. Wil­ fred Reid. Miss Betty Gannett has returned home after ^pending the past three weeks with her cousin, Miss Doris Breen, Port Stanley. Suede Shoes—are the best style for Fall—See the new styles and shades at Greer’s Shoe Store. Mrs.. Philip E. James had her brother, John Jenkins and other friends "of .Londesboro call and pay a short visit last week. Mr.^Ronald. Cowley of Hamilton whojias just returned from a holiday in England, spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. T. Fells. Mrs. Caspell of Cleveland, Ohio., has been spending some time with her• brother, P. E.-James and Mrs. James,jdso Miss Jenkins. Mr. Rae Thompson of Listowel. and Mr .Jack Brackenbury of Port Hope were week-end guests of Mr. and Mrs. R. S. Hetherington. ( Mr’ R. J. Deachman M.P. spent last week in .Ottawa. He was accom­ panied by Mrs. Deachman who re­ mained’for a longer visit. Mr. and Mrs. Chris Templeman and ,Mr. and Mrs. F. Templeman spent the week-end at Preston and Galt visiting old friends and relations. Mrs. Isaac Davidson of Deroit, ac­ companied by some friends called on Mr. and Mrs. Albert Sanderson and Reeve and Mrs. F. L, Davidson on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. James and Miss Jen­ kins with Mr.. Bennington’s of Cleve­ land, Ohio., spent a very pleasant visit at Mr. and Mrs. Tindall’S, B Line, recently, Mrs. T. Smale, of Brantford, her son Lewis his wife and son Billie of Detroit were in Town renewing old friends after a trip to Callender to see the Quints. Mr. and Mrs...Chas. Stewart and sons, with Miss Annie Woori of Lon­ desboro, were callers and spent the afternoon last Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Philip E. James. Mr. and iMrs. John Berner and Master Ralph Donald Goff of Lan­ sing, Mich, visited over the holiday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Campbell, Patrick Street. . - Mr. and Mrs. Frank Graham and daughter Wanda of Windsor were week-eqd guests at the Graham home on John St. Miss Lizzie Graham re­ turned with them for a visit. , Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Hawkins, dau­ ghter Hilda and Frances Clark of Preston, also Miss Kathleen Kerr of Toronto, spent the week-end at the home of Mr. and Mrs. F. L. Dayid- son- . .. ' . . Mr. Und Mrs. F. A. Stark a mb fam­ ily accompanied by Mr'. J. Gordon Imlay, all of Deroit, spent the week­ end with Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hop­ per of Town, and Mr. and Mrs. Ste­ wart Proctor of Morris. Rev. Dr, and Mrs. T. S. Malcolm and Miss Malcolm who have ‘beeri spending the summer with iMiss Cov­ entry, Patrick St., returned this week to their home in Brooklyn, N. Y. Miss Coventry accompanied them. Mr. and Mrs. T. Y. Smith, Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Swanson' and daughter. Agnes, Mr. and Mrs. Morris Sw?iri- son, and Mr.’ and Mrs,. R. G. Gannett attended the funeral of the late J, Miltoft Howell in Toronto on Friday last- M r ■•■Miss Cora Phair was successful tn LOCAL PAIR WON BOWLING TOURNEY 33 Pairs Took Part in Men’s Doubles I- -------- / The Annual Scotch Doubles Tour­ nament was held at the bowling greens on Wednesday last week with an entry of 33, Walkerton 2, Seaforth 2, Mount Forest 2, Goderich >5, Luck­ now 4, Kincardine 2, Teeswater 1, local 13. Play comemneed at 2 p.m. and did not finish till early Thursday morn­ ing. The winners were, Trophy Ev­ ent, 1st, Hugh Cuming, J. Mason, skip; 2nd, C. Finlayson, W. McCoy, skip, Lucknow; Association Event: 1st, Dr. Hall, J. McVicar, skip, God­ erich; 2nd, Fred Toole, T. Pritchard, skip, Goderich; Special Event/. 1st, F. Colwell, D.' Lightly, skip, Kincardine; 2nd, Dr. Irwin, D. B. Porter, skip. Dance in Belgrave Friday, September 10th, Ernest’s Orchestra. Admission 25c. A Presentation Lucknow friends of Mr. Hugh Cuming, who came here zlast week, took Hugh back to Lucknow one ev­ ening last week and presented him with a sum of money, The presenta­ tion was made by Dr. Johnston. Won Scholarship Dwight M. Reid was awarded a scholarship, by the University of Western Ontario for 'highest stand­ ing on nine papers. This scholarship' is awarded in each of the several Collegiate Institutes, vocational and high schools in 14 Western Ontario Counties. The scholarship is free tu­ ition up to $125. a year for two years. Junior Hurons to Hold Com Roast The Huron County Junior Associa­ tion , of Toronto are holding ,a corn l'oast at Lambton Park on Thursday, September 16th, at 8.30 p.m. ttAn in­ teresting program of sports and games is being arranged. A good crowd of Junior Huronites in Toron­ to are expected and all are cordially invited. District Doctor Stationed at Hanover Dr.. Foster Smith, of the Depart­ ment of Health, Toronto, has been stationed at Hanover to assist in this district and give expert advice in di­ agnosing infantile paralysis. He is at the service of the doctors in this dis­ trict. This is part of a service being made available to all physicians of the Province by the Department of Health. Ballantyne Again Candidate James Ballantyne, Hensall district farmer and M.L.A. for Huron South in the last Legislature, was again chosen standard-bearer at a Liberal convention at Hensall. Mr. Ballan­ tyne won the nomination over four others who permitted their names to go before the convention. Dr. J. W. Shaw, Clinton, President of the rid­ ing association, declined to give the figures of the voting. Bruce - Liberals Nominate With no other names placed before the convention, John W. Sinclair, M. L.A., for' the past three years, was again chosen standard bearer for the Bruce Liberals at a largely attended rally at Southampton, Saturday." Hon. T. B. McQuesten, minister of high­ ways, whd was to have been present, was unable to fulfill the engagement.' In his place Dr. W. D. Smith, M.L. A. for Dufferin-Simcoe spoke. Mr. Sinclair will be opposed by Andrew Robinson, Kincardine Township, who was recently nominated by the Con­ servatives. * passing her 'teacher’s vocal course which she attended at Jarvis St. Col­ legiate, in Toronto, this summer. This course entitles her to teach mus­ ic in the public and secondary Schools. i Guests at the home of Mr.* and Mrs. W. A. Mines over the holiday were: Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Mines, Erma and Billy of Niagara, Falls N. Y,, Mrs. Geo. G. Mines' of Cleveland, Ohio., Miss Mary Varga of Akron, Ohio, also Mr. and Mrs. W. Harvey Wright and Faye of Howick. Holiday visitors at the hottie of Mrs. E, Aitchison, Shuter St. were: Mr.-and Mrs. J. Aitchison arid Henry o^f S|.jrija., Mr, atjd Mrs,,;T. Aitchison au4 -daughter Dorothy /of Stratford. Mr. and Mrs. L. Aitehispft and da.ti* ghter Joan and little son Douglas of Mildmay. Mr. arid Mrs. George Daw­ son of Auburn and Mi1, and Mrs. J. E, Mutch of Goderich. SPECIAL SERVICES AT BAPTIST CHURCH Alexander Torrje, BA.., to Conduct Evangelistic Meetings. Evangelist, athlete and traveller of great experience, Alexander Torrie, B.A., of Toronto, who will commence evangelistic services in the Wingham Baptist Church on Sunday, Septem­ ber 12th, has a particular appeal to all classes. In more than twenty-five years of preaching the Gospel, Mr. Torrie has crossed the wide expanse of the Dominion many times, carry- Alexander Torrie, B.A. ing«his message to the cities, towns and hamlets. Everywhere he is at­ tended by large gatherings and has always received a gratifying response to his t call for converts. Unsolicited letters, numbering 22,000 have been received by him from people of all classes and denominations who pro­ fess to have been converted through his eloquence. Mr. Torrie is a graduate of Mc­ Master University, and in his student days was an ardent athlete. He play­ ed on the rugby, soccer and hockey teams and, is of great physical stat­ ure. He still keeps fit for his pro­ fession by indulging in golf and ten­ nis, and his good condition is chief­ ly responsible for his ability to with­ stand all the rigors of the various climates which he encounters in his wide travels. Three services will be conducted each Sunday at 11 a.m., 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., and a service will be conducted each week night commencing with a hearty song service at 7.45.__________ TURNBERRY MAN ON \ IMPORTANT WORK Article in Wninipeg Free Press Tells off Work Being Done by Robert Weir The Winnipeg Free Press recently contained an article that is of interest to people of this district as it con­ cerns Robert Weir, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Weir, 6th concession of Turnberry. Mr. Weir is on the staff of the University of Alberta and he works in connection with the re­ search and, development of Agricul­ ture and is in charge of 9,000 plots. A Free Press picture shows iMr, Weir inspecting a field of flax at Fal­ lis, 50 miles west of Edmonton. Mr. Weir says that flax is a good crop in this district if the farmers can keep their land free of weeds. Another pic­ ture shows Mr. Weir inspecting wheat which they are trying to culti­ vate So that it will grow in the drought area free of just. Another picture shows a machine made by the University to test the effect of the Chinook winds on various varieties of wheat. North Huron L. O. L. to Meet The Fall Quarterly Meeting of North Huron L. O. L. will be held in Ethel on Wednesday, September 15 at 8 p. m. Hospital Auxiliary to Meet Monday The regular meeting of the Wo- me.n’s Auxiliary to the General Hos­ pital will - be held in the Council Chamber on Monday afternoon, Sept. 13th at 3.45. All members are asked to be present as plans will be made for the Fall work. '■» THEATRE OPENS THURS. EVENING After being closed for six days the Lyce-um Theatre will open Thursday everting with the Special picture ’’Theodora Goes Wild.” starring Irene Dunne .arid Melvyn Douglas. For, the present, children under 16 years of age will nob'.bd allowed to attend the theatre, HELD DECORATION SERVICE ON SUNDAY L, O, L, Honored Departed Members Wingham Loyal Orange Lodge No. 794 held their annual decoration memorial service at Wingham Cem­ etery on Sunday afternoon. The members met at the lodge room and paraded to the cemetery where a large quantity of flowers were placed on the Orange Mound in honor and memory of their departed members. One hundred and sixty-two names of departed members were read. A very impressive memorial address was giv­ en by Mr. Robert Shaw, of Bluevale. Won Trophy Event Mr. Peter Gowans, bowling with Mr. Whitehall, of London, won the Trophy Event at Ridgetown last week. Preached at Goderich Mr. Harry Hopper preached at both morning and evening services in North Street United Church, God­ erich, on Sunday. Attended Funeral at Seaforth Mayor John W. Hanna and Town Clerk W. A. Galbraith attended the funeral of the late Mayor Sutherland of Seaforth on Saturday. Long Potato Stalk Mr. Thomas.Allin pulled a potato stalk in his garden which measured 6 feet, 4 inches in length. Earlier in the season we reported that he had a potato stalk 4 feet, 7 inches. That was considered a great length but this one beat it by a large margin. Anniversary Services at Ebenezer Church Will be held on Sunday, Sept. 19,* at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. The minister for the day will be Rev. Mr. Fydell of Gorrie. The Choir of. the church will furnish the music in the morning and the choir of Newbridge Church in the evening. Hunters Must Wear Badge H-unters in Ontario must wear a badge when they go shooting this fall. The department of game and fisheries has made a ruling to this ef­ fect, and with each gun license issu­ ed, a metal badge is to be worn by the hunter when he goes out with his gun. Bowled in Globe Doubles Mrs. A. Wilson and Mrs. E. R. Harrison took part in the Ladies’ Globe Doubles last week. They won their first game 22 to 6 but lost out in their second game. Miss Mae Richen and Mrs. Bruder, of Hanov­ er, who are well known here, were put out in the fifth round. Coun. Crawford’s Father Passes The death of John Thomas Craw­ ford, father of Couricillor J. H. Craw­ ford of town, occurred Sunday even­ ing at. his home, Ellen Street, Bramp­ ton, Ont. Mr. Crawford was in his eighty-second year. The funeral was held from his late residence,-Bramp­ ton, this afternoon, (Wednesday). In­ terment in Brampton Cemetery. Drys to Support Dr. Taylor The temperance forces of the rid­ ing of South Huron at a meeting as­ sembled at Clinton Monday, by a large majority indorsed the candidat­ ure of Dr. H. Taylor, of Dashwood, the Conservative nominee, because of a statement made by him at the meet­ ing, as to his stand on temperance in general and the present temperance legislation in particular. Dr. Taylor stated that he would, if 'elected, use his vote and influence in the House to further in every way the passing of legislation closing the beverage rooms in Huron as he was conscien­ tious in the belief that they are a menace to the youth of the country. Did Well at Halifax Meets Don Smith, son of Mr. and Mrs. George'Smith, formerly of Wingham, now of Halifax, who learned to swim at the C.P.R’. bridge here, did very well at recent contests at Halifax. Don, who has just turned 13 years old, at the annual Water Sports came first in the 25 yards swim for boys 14 and under, and won the 50 yards swim for boys under 16. He was also a member of the team that won the mixed relay of 100 yards. Don evi­ dently is as good Oft land as in the water. At the Junior Boy Scouts meet he came first in the 100 yards, high jump and broad Jump. OBITUARY Andrew Taylor The death of Andrew Taylor while bowling at Seaforth on Monday ev­ ening was a great shock to his many friends. Mr. Taylor was bowling with Omar Haselgrpve on the holiday. He apparently was feeling fine and en­ joying the outing. They were playing their fourth game, which they had practically completed, when Mr.„ Tay­ lor stepped back on the green to al­ low his opponent to take over when he collapsed, expiring immediately. This was shortly after 10 p. m. Mr. Taylor, who was 64 years of age, was born in Hullett Township, the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Rob­ ert B. Taylor. Fie attended model school at Clinton and taught school near Brussels and in Hullett'Town­ ship. Later he farmed for seven years on the 5th concessioin of Morris. He then operated a general store at Bel­ grave for seven years, the store which his brother James now conducts. In 1917 he and Mrs. Taylor moved to Wingham and a year later he pur­ chased the Queen’s Hotel which he has since operated, Mr. Taylor had a very pleasing personality and was one of the most popular businessmen of our town. He was a member of the United Church and prior to Church Union ■was an elder of St. Andrew’s Presby­ terian Church. He was a member of Wingham Lodge A.F. and A.M., No. 286 and in Politics was a staunch 'Liberal. As a member of the Bowling Club, he took a keen interest in the game and having served as president with the club. He leaves to mourn his passing his wife, formerly Carrie Wheeler, to whom he was married in 190^; one brother James, of Belgrave and one sister Mrs. A. (Grace) Scott of Blyth. The funeral will be held on Thurs­ day afternoon at 2 p.m. The service will be conducted by Rev. J. F. And­ erson. Members of the Masonic Ord­ er will attend the service in a body. Interment in Wingham Cemetery. Mrs. Agnus McKinnon Annie Brophy, beloved wife of Ag­ nus McKinnon, Lot 23, concession 9, Turnberry, passed suddenly away at her homfe at 4 o’clock on Sunday af­ ternoon in her 53rd year. Mrs. Mc­ Kinnon attended Mass at the Sacred Heart Church in the morning and was apparently in good health. At the noon hour she carried on her us­ ual household duties, but passed a- way suddenly from a heart attack, a few hours later, on the lawn beside the house. She was the daughter of the late Wm. and Mrs. Brophy of West Wa­ wanosh. Mr. and Mrs. Brophy for a short time resided in Goderich and it was while there she was born. She received her early education at the Separate School, St. Augustine, and after attending Loretta Academy at Stratford, she graduated from St Joseph's Hospital, Chatham. Nine years ago last February she was mar­ ried to her now bereft husband. Sur­ viving besides her husband is one brother, Joseph Brophy of town.' The funeral service was held on Wednesday morning at Sacred Heart Church, where Requiem High Mass was sung by Rev. Father J. F. Pa­ quette, the parish priest. The pallbearers were: Ambrose Brophy, Michael Cummings, Milas Moir, Harry Bateman, W. R. Cruick- shank, Wm. Deans. Burial took place in Wingham Ro­ man Catholic Cemetery. J. Milton Howell There passed peacefully away at his home, Essex Ave., Toronto, on Tuesday evening, Aug. 31st, J. Mil­ ton Howell, aged 58 years. He was born in New Hamburg arid lived the past 35 years in Toronto. He had been ailing- for the past year. He worked at one time in the Times Of­ fice here, and for the past twelve years had been employed by The To­ ronto Star. He is survived by his widow, Jessie Gannett Howell, daughter of Mrs. W. Gannett and the late Wm. Gannett, and one daughter, Mrs. Wm. Currie (Mae) of Fort Credit, and one son, James H., of Toronto. The funeral service was conducted by Rev. Wm. Allen of Dovercourt Road Fresbyterian Church On Friday afterftdbft arid interment took place in Park Lawn Cemetery, Toronto. Mrs. R. E. Gilmore of Ducknow, spent the week-end with her niece, Mrs. G J. Newman. GOLF TOURNEYS HELD MONDAY Games Both Morning and: Afternoon; Monday was a busy day at the Alps Golf Course when two tournaments were staged. In the morning a men's handicap tournament was held and in the afternoon a four-ball mixed four-, some handicap. The winners in the morning were; low gross 18 holes, John P. 'McKib- bon; low gross 1st 9 holes, Dr, Geo. Howson; low gross 2nd 9 holes, Dr. Johnston; low net 18 holes, Mr. Me- Kague; low net first 9 holes, Reg*,. DuVal; low net second 9 holes, Rae Thompson. Afternoon winners: ladies, 9 holes low gross, Mrs. R, DuVal; 9 holes low net, Miss Sara MacLean; Gentle­ men: 9 holes low gross,. Dr. Geo. W. Howson; 9 holes low net, R, S. He­ therington; Couples, low gross, Mrs. Reg. DuVal and Dr. McKee; low net, Miss Sara MacLean and R, S. Heth­ erington. OBITUARY Myrna Doris Bruce Following an illness of about six day Of whooping cough and pneu­ monia, little Myrna Doris Bruce, in­ fant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Athol Bruce, Lot 31, Concession 8, East Wawanosh passed away at the family residence, on Friday, September 3rd. The little child was tWo months and. 20 days old. Besides the parents, two sisters and: three brothers, Norma, Lillian, Arn­ old, Elmer and Douglas, are left to mourn the passing of 'the dear baby. The funeral was held from the fam­ ily residence on Sunday afternoon. The service was conducted by Rev. A. M. Boyle assisted by Rev. J. B. Townend. Interment took place in Brandon. Cemetery,, Belgrave. John Gallaher The tragic death of John Gallaher of Bluevale has cast a gloom over the entire community. Mr. Gallaher had not enjoyed good health for some time and Friday evening last he left his father's home in Howick in his car apparently to return to his work at the Bluevale Creamery. Word was received from Bluevale on Saturday afternoon that he had not returned to work. It was thought that he was a- way with some of his friends, but on Monday morning about 11 a. m. he was found by his brother George, who was working at the back of the farm, dead in his car in a gravel pit^. He had passed on from carbon mon-' oxide gag poisoning. He was in his 34th year and was- born on the farm on which he died, Lot 16, concession A, Howick. Nearly thirteen ye'ars ago he was married to Alice Metcalf of Belmore. Se prede­ ceased him seven years ago. After his marriage, he lived on his father’s farm for a couple of years, then re­ sided' in Belmore for two yeras. For the past year and a half he has been, employed by the Bluevale Creamery. He was a member of Wroxeter Lod-> ge A.F. & A.M. Surviving besides his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Albert E. Gallaher are two sisters and two brothers, Mrs. F. E. (Alba) Acteson of Goderich; Iva of London, Elmer Levac, Northern Ont. and George at home. One child Al­ bert Ralph predeceased him 11 years ago. The funeral was held from the home of his father, Lot 16, conces­ sion A, Howick on Wednesday after­ noon. The service was Conducted by the Rev. J. R. Greig of Bluevale, as­ sisted by Rev. Geo. Wylie of .Ben- miller, Rev. A. M. Grant of Wroxeter and Rev. Ernest Jaques. The, Pallbearers were: Howard Wylie, Gilbert Howes, Allen Munro, Gordon Gibson, Harry Vogan, E. W. Carson. Interment took place in Gorrie Cemetery. FALL FAIR PRIZE LISTS NOW READY Prize lists for Wingham Fall Fair arc now in the hands of the secretary^ Mr. H. L. Sherbondy. Got your list from him. Fair dates ate Sept. 29th arid 30th. The directors have been busy mak* ing preparations so that the Fair this year will be an outstanding success; The deinaftd for pri^e lists lead the directors to. believe that entries this year will be the biggest in the his* tory of the fair.