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Home My WebLink AboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1937-12-09, Page 1Dominion Bank the H. as fol-was but Exeter Man Won First Prize OBITUARYon de- OBITUARY LOCAL AND PERSONAL Armitage’s are showing a wonder ful selection of Xmas Gifts for men. Manitoba and on or before Quebec, on or delivery on or the are The Wingham Revolver Club held Class, Match in the Armouries on Dance in Belgrave Friday, December 10th, Ernest’s Orchestra. Admission 25c. Christmas Tree and Dance Will be held at Powell’s School on Dec. 21st. Ladies bring lunch. Gen- tiemen 25c. community con- 2th and 19th, The David Kennedy death of David Kennedy, of Get out find enjoy a good singing. Help make the Tree for' 1937 the biggest Baggage r makes a perfect Christ mas gift—The best selection at Greer’s. was a member Presbyterian Church, John Lane Thursday, Dec. 2nd, the death ^Single Copies Five Cents .r t of skull, but such Skate Sharpening—For best sharp ening, try Greer’s with your next pair. Aid Elect meeting of the AUXILIARY OFFICERS WEREJNSTALLED United Church Evening Auxiliary En tertain Their Husbands. .Rev, Kenneth MacLean Conducted Installation. GOFORTH OFFICERS WERE INSTALLED The regular meeting and election of officers of " the Goforth Auxiliary of St, Andrew’s Presbyterian Church was held .at. the Manse on Thursday evening. The .meeting opened with the pres ident, Miss Ella Rae, in the chair, and after the business and offering Miss C. Isbister gave the dedicatory pray er. Miss V. McLaughlin read the Scripture lesson, Matthew 20: 17-28, and gave the explanation- Mrs. R. H. Lloyd led in prayer and Miss Agnes Williamson sang a solo, Mrs. T. A. Currie gave an excellent address on “Where and how we work, where and how our money is spent and where and how we could do more if we had more money.” . The various reports were read and adopted. The allocation was reached ih ten months and ten meetings were field during the yejy. The report of the nominating committee was read and adopted. Rev, K. MacLean conducted the in stallation of the following new offic ers for 1938, after which the meeting 'came to a close by repeating the ben ediction. 1st Hon. Pres.—Mrs. A. E. Lloyd. "2nd Hon. Pres.—Mrs. K. MacLean. President—Miss Ella Rae. •* 1st Vice Pres.—Miss C. Isbister, ' ‘2nd Vice Pres.—Mrs. G. Gannett. ‘Secretary—Miss Margaret Currie. Treasurer—Miss Edna Carr. Pianist—Mrs. W. Henderson. Welcome and Welfare Committee— Mrs. T. Currie, Mrs. H. L. Sher- bondy. • j Press Sec.—/Mrs. W. Armstrong. Supply Sec.—Mrs. Clarkson Martin. < Home Plelpers Sec.—Mrs. S. Hare. OBITUARY Flay Well Received A large and appreciative audience was present in St. Andrew’s Presby terian Church school room on Thurs- •day evening for the presentation of the, play "The Red-Headed n Step- 'Child” by the Dramatic Society. of the Bluevale Presbyteriad Church. Between the acts the Sunday School Orchestra entertained with selections. Mrs. Walter H. Green The burial of a former resident town, Margaret McTavish, of Rainy River,, widow of the late Walter H. •Green, took place in Wingham Cem etery on Monday afternoon. The pall bearers were her nephews, Rev. Dun can McTavish, of*- London; Alex., James, and Robert McTavish, of Rip ley, Alfred McTavish of Brussels and Walter Walden, of Ripley. Mrs. Green, who was in her 84th year, was bon? in Huron Township and about 60 years ago was married to her late husband. At the time of her marriage she came to Wingham * living her until 28 years ago when they moved to Rainy River. MF. and Mrs. Green were highly respected •residents of our town and Mr. Green was a very prominent citizen. He, with others, organized the Union Fur niture Factory. He also owned and operated the eledtric light plant that was later purchased by the town. Many houses were also buil| by him. He passed on at Rainy River two and one-half years, ago and his remains were laid to rest in the Cemetery - here. Both Mrs. Green and her late husband were very active members of the Methodist Church, later of the United Church. She leaves to mourn her passing, one son, Harry, Principal of the Vo cational School at Fort William, and one daughter, Mrs. A.. J. Bullock, of Rainy River. ; Mrs. John Shurrie There passed away at het home on the 4th concession of Morris on Fri day, Mrs. Victoria Shurrie, beloved wife of John Shurrie in Ker 74th year. Born and raised dn the 2nd conces sion Of Morris, she had lived all her life in this vicinity and was highly respected by all. She had enjoyed good health all her life until the past year. A week ago she suffered a stroke. In 1891 she married John Shurrie who’ survives her, along with two sons, Clifford In Stratford. and. McKenrie at home, also one grand* child; one sister, Mrs. Win. David* SOU, Hamilton, and one brother, Thomas Bradshaw, Goderich. Burial took place in Brussels Ceriietery, With Which Is Amalgamated The Gorrie Vidette and Wroxeter News, WINGHAM, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 9th, 1937 BOXING DAY TO BE OBSERVED HERE “EV-V-RY-BODY SING!” Subscriptions $2.00 Per Year At a Pot Luck Supper held in the Church parlour the members of the Evening Auxiliary of the United .Church entertained their husbands on Tuesday. • Following the supper tlie regular meeting was held at which a Christ mas programme in charge of Mrs. C. Lloyd, was presented. . ’At this meeting Rev. J, F. Ander son installed the following officers for 1938: President—Mrs. E. Webster. 1st Vice Pres.—Mrs. Chas. Lloyd. 2nd Vice Pres.—Mrs. A. W. Irwin. 3rd Vice Pres.—Miss Y. McPherson Rec. Sec.—Miss K. McGregor. Cor. Sec.—Miss Phyllis Johns. Treas,—Miss, M. Barber. Press Reporter—Miss M. Simpson. Pianist—Mrs. W. Galbraith. Sec. Christian Stewardship—Mrs. Geo. Howson. Sec.‘Missionary Monthly—Miss. J. Murray. Temperance Sec.—Miss Blanche Bennett. . Strangers’ Sec.—Mrs. R. S. Hether ington, Mrs. J. O. Habkirk, Mrs. J. H. Crawford. MOTHER AND SON BOTH COUNCILLORS While the electors of Wingham w'er casting votes to re-elect. R. S. Hetherington as councillor, his moth er, Mrs. Jean Hetherington was el ected the first woman councillor of Godericlt. She headed the polls and this her first attempt in the municipal field. Mrs. Hetherington’s election at the polls was a great achievement as all the men who stood for election had had from 3 to 20 years experience. On behalf of Mrs. Hetheringtong’s many friends here wd extend con gratulations. Christmas Concert Will be held at Glenannan School Friday evening, Dec. 17th. Admission 15c, children free. , ’ Saw Hockey Game Saturday night’s hockey game be tween Canadiens and the Maple Leafs in the Maple Leaf Gardens was wit nessed by several local fans, among whom were, J. Ellacott, C. Yeoman, L. Lee, C. Cook and N: Williamson. Car Hit Train Injuries suffered by Arthur Rout ledge of Egmondville, whose car crashed into the side of a C. N. R. frieght train at Seaforth on .Monday are more serious than at . first believ ed. Mr. Routledge ha> four fractured ribs and a bad gash over his left eye. It Was feared that he had also suffered’ a fractured was not the case. ’’St. Andrew’s Ladies’ At the December Ladies’ Aid of St. Andrew’s Presby terian Church the following officers were elected for the ensuing year: Hon. Pres., Mrs. H. C. MacLean; President, Mrs. N. L. Fry; 1st vice Pres., Mrs. A. Peebles; 2nd vice Pres., Mrs. E. R. Harrison; Secretary, Mrs. J, E. Fells; Treasurer, Mrs. G. God kin; Flower Com.: Mrs. Geo. Olver ^nd the Presidents. Reports showed that the society had enjoyed a very successful year. Program of Music at A.Y.P.A. • The A.Y.P.A. was held in the base ment of St. Paul's Church on Mon day evening. At the conclusion of the usual opening exercises, the fallowing programme was rendered and Very much enjoyed by all present. Piano solo, Jean Towue; duet “Juanita” by Misses Mary Lepard and Eva Led- iett; reading “Changing Colour”, giv en by Mrs. Dodd; Mouth-organ sei* ection, Herb Fuller; solo, “Frietid of Mine” by J .R. M. Spittai, accompan ied by Cora Phalr; the stories of two operas “Carmen” and *“Tannhanset” were, read .by Mt. T. Simpson and musical Selections from both dperas Were played by Miss Cota Phair. A comic song was given by (Mr. Rob* fttts entitled “It Was One MiiiUte to Seven?’ The meeting closed With the singing of a hymn followed. by the National Anthem. ■ Short Courses on Agriculture and Home Economics Will Be Held * Here in January , Presbyterian Senate Will Convene flere in April At a regular meeting of the Town Council held on Tuesday evening it was decided that the Monday follow ing Christmas (Boxing Day) be pro claimed a holiday for the town of Wingham. Moved by Councillors Lloyd and Wilkinson that the Monday following Christmas, December 27 be declared a holiday and that the Mayor issue a proclamation to this effect. Carried. A letter was received by the coun cil requesting this action signed by twenty of the business-men of the town. Councillor VanWyick repqrted that a stove had been installed in the fire Hall last Saturday. Coun. Crawford reported that two bids had'been received on the $5,000 of Leaside Bonds held in the sinking fund that are for sale to balance this account. Council were of the. opinion that quotations on these bonds were hot sufficiently high, so the sale of the bonds wa§ left to the finance committee on motion of coun. Van Wyck 'and Wilkinson, * (Continued on Page Four) Watch Your Weight We have Bathroom Scales $3.50 to $5.50. Dainty colors to match your bathroom, at McKibbon’s Drug Store. Christmas Entertainment St. Paul’s Sunday School Christ mas Entertainment will be held on Monday, Dec. 20th, in the Sunday School Room at 8 p.m. Haihilton Army Officers to Preach Major Bracey, of Hamilton, will conduct the week-end services at Salvation Army Citadel. Services at 11 a.m., 2.30 p.m. and 7 p.m. Wingham Produce Sold Mr. Henry T. Thomson has sold the Wingham Produce to Messrs. J.. Howard Sloan and Robert C. Stewart of Toronto who took possession last week. On behalf of the citizens of this district we extend to Messrs. Sloan and Stewart a hearty welcome. Zone Meeting Will Be Held Here A Legion Zone meeting will be held in th.e Armouries here on Wed nesday, Dec. 15th at 8 p.m. At this meeting a representative from this zone will be chosen to attend the Do minion Legion. Convention at Fort William on Jan. 31, Feb. 1, 2, 3 next. Other important matters will also be brought up for discussion at this meeting. Legion Auxiliary Had Social Evening The members of the Ladies’ Auxil iary to the Legion, held a social ev ening in the Armouries on Monday night when they ()cntertained the members of the Legion. The early part of the- evening was spent at Bingo and other contests, after which the -ladies served a delightful lunch. Community singing and impromptu program brought this very pleasant evening to a close. - z ' Christmas Slippers—New styles and real values at Greer’s. Mr, and Mrs, Hendry of Tiverton were visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Henderson last week.' Messrs W. G. Gray, A. Lockridge and Neil Carr were Sunday visitors with Mr. Gray’s son Howard, at Niag ara Falls, N. Y. Mrs. Jas. Fowler visited over the week-end at her sister-in-laws, Mrs. Jos. Finley, who is seriously ill in the Kitchener Hospital. Messrs Benson and Robert Cruik- shanks attended the funeral of their uncle the late Joseph S. Walsh in Peterborough oh Saturday. Yor Boy wants C. C< M’s — He knows that C» C. M skates are the fastest and strongest; and C. C. shoes the smoothest Utting and most cd’mfortable. ■ Bed them ’ at Shoe Store. Wingham To Join in Community Sing for Christmas Tree Fund REEVE F. L. DAVIDSON WAS RE-ELECTED LEBANON CHAPTER ELECT OFFICERS CARS CRASHED NEAR SEAFORTH Sunday Evening “will be Commun ity Singing Night jin Wingham for the next two weeks. Plans have been completed to swell! this year’s Wing ham Christmas Tree Fund by the pro ceeds from two nights of the popular current diversion, “community sing ing”, 4 ■' • J. R. M, Spittal( Manager, has 'consented to act as leader for the twq cers on December audience will join J, with a choir in singing old favorites and special Christmas carols. ..- Wingham Town Hall will be the scene of these two concerts. No admission will be charg ed. While the voices of the good citiz ens of Wingham are swelled in this great choir, the size of the Christmas Tree Fund will also be swelled ap preciably, it is hoped. A silver col lection will be taken. The two concertsiwill start immed iately after Sunday* Evening Church service, about 8.30 ,p.m. Everyone is welcome, evening's Christmas yet! Firstaid Bathroom Scales $3.50 to $5.50. A real necessity in aid of good health. Colors to match your bathroom, at McKib.bon’s Drug Store. City Mission Christmas Service Dec. 16th, 8 p.m. Recitations and Songs, Lantern View Lectur^ by Rev. S. J. Schultz “The First Coming of Christ”. Dec. - 17th, “The Second Coming of Christ.” All welcome. \ Girls and Boys We are putting on a special of “Skates” (not boots^ although we are offering very, special prices in out fits”), Starling /Thursday we are making a “clean up” of “skates” at .49 - .59 - .69 - .99 and $1.99 per pair. We would like to see every lit tle boy and girl learn to skate in Wingham and surrounding country side, and this will give them a chance to buy skates at prices never before offered—Willis 'Shoe Store, Wingham. REVOLVER CLUB HELD CLASS MATCH 3, Tuesday evening. The winners in the various classes were Class A — C. M. Sim’mons, Exeter, 95; Frank Sturdy, 92; Don Cleghorn 91... Class B —Earl Gray, Ed. Williams, A. Worrell, of Teeswater. Class C — C. R. Yeoman, Henry Jensen, Dr. W. A. McKibbon. J. H. Crawford Heads Poll for the Council. Joe Evans New Man on the Council Fred L. Davidson was re-elected on Monday as Reeve for his fifth term. His majority was 124 over his opponent, T. R. Bennett, The vote was not a heavy one be ing 275 less than at the election two years ago. J, H. Crawford headed the poll for the Council in which there is only one change. Joe Evans, a newcomer to the local municipal field, did well, coming third. Coun. H. T, Thomson failed to be re-elected. The 1938 Council will be, J. H. Crawford, R. H. Lloyd, J. J,’ Evans, R. S. Hetherington, W. VanWyck, E, Wilkinson. As previously announced, Mayor J. W. Hanna was elected by acclama tion as was A. J. Walker to the Util ities Commission. Members of the Public School Board also were given acclamations. They are Rev J. F. Anderson, N. L. Fry, J. O. Habkirk, Dr. A. W. Irwin. They are elected for a two year term. Other members of this board are: A. Lockridge, G. Gannett, C. B. Armitage, W. F. Burg man. The vote on Monday lows: District Superintendent Makes Of ficial Visit. District Superintendent Rt. Ex. Qomp. R. C, Thompson, of Mildmay, made his official visit to his mother chapter, Lebanon Chapter, in the Masonic Temple, on Friday evening. Visitors were present from St. Marys, Lucknow and Goderich, At this meeting the election of of ficers for 1938 were held when following were elected: I. P.Z.—H. L. Sherbondy. Z.—W. T. Booth. H.—W. S. Hall. J, —R, R, Elliott. P.S.—Dr. McKee, Teeswater. -Treas.—J. W. McKibbon. Scribe E.—H. F. McGee. Scribe N.—J. J. McGee. O.G.—E. J. Nash. Auditors—Dr. G.Ross and T. Gibson. ReeveFor 1 2 3 4 5 Tot. Davidson ...63 52 90 104 43 352 Bennett ...37 47 65 50 29 228 Davidson’s Majority ....124 For Council Crawford ...76 71 113 112 49 421 Lloyd .......72 66 103 104 35 380 Evans .......60 65 93 107*38 363 Hetheringto n70 62 103 85 40 360 VanWyck ...65 60 89 102 41 357 Wilkinson 51 41 69 74 40 275 Thomson ...38 40 50 60 24 212 Browne ...32 32 61 50 34 209 First six elected. Subscribe Now to the Christmas Tree and Santa Claus Fund Donations may be left at either Bank. Be as generous as you can, as this fund was practically depleted last j year. The Childrens Free Con cert and distribution of goodies will take place in the Town Hall at 7.30 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 23rd. Head-On Collision Mrs. W, G* Hamilton Severely Cut About Face MAIL XMAS. GIFTS EARLY The following suggested mailing dates have been given out by the pos tal authorities to assure the arrival of gifts on time at their destination. To the United States on or before Dec. 10th; to British Columbia, on or before Dec. 16; to Alberta and Sas katchewan, Dec. 17; Maritime Provinces, Dec. 18; .Ontario and before Dec. 20; local before Dec. 21st. Christmas time is a very busy time at the Post Office. Your co-opera tion in mailing parcels and cards ear ly will be greatly appreciated by the Post Office Staff. Mrs. W. Hamilton, wife of the local manager of the Bell Telephone Co., is in Seaforth Hospital, the re sult of a car crash on Saturday after noon. Mrs. Hamilton was severely cut about the face,over fifty stitches being required to close the wounds. The cuts extend across her forehead, left eyelid, nose, chin and throat. She was in the operating room two hours, while surgeons closed the wounds. She is also suffering from shock. The accident happened on Highway No. 8, about 1%, miles this side of Seaforth. Mr. Hamilton with his wife and daughter, Dorothy, as passengers, was proceeding toward Seaforth when a car driven by T. J. Adams, of near Seaforth, apparently out of control, crashed head-on into the Hamilton, car. Mr. Hamilton and Dorothy es caped with a shaking up as did Mr. Adams and a gentleman passenger; Mrs. Adams who was riding in the front seat of the Adams car, had her knee badly injured. Mrs. Hamilton was in the front seat with her husband and the impact of the crash threw her onto the wind- • shield which broke and cut her badly. She will be incapacitated for some time but it is hoped she will be suf ficiently recovered by the end of the. week to be brought home. Both cars were damaged 'consider ably. Employed by Huron Motors Mr. J. D. McCrea has been employ ed as car salesman by the Huron Motors, formerly the J. W. Hanna garage. Penny Bank Inspector Pays Visit On Thursday, December 2nd, Mr. Littleproud, Penny Bank Inspector, visited Wingham Public School and addressed the pupils. His topic was "Dollars and Sense” and in his talk he stressed the value of thrift. In his report he stated that the accounts were in excellent condition, and that he was pleased with the number of depositors. The pupils have on posit at present $1568.62. Fractured Arm and Hip Mrs. Robert Shiell, Victoria Street, fell at her home on Monday evening and fractured her hip and arm. Bad luck appears to be her lot as she has just recovered from a fracture of the other arm. Save on Xmas Gifts You will save money by buying Men’s Gifts at Armitage's. Bazaar and Sale Saturday The Ladies’ Guild of St. Paul’s Church will hold a Bazaar and Sale of Home Made Baking, Candy, Etc., in the Council Chamber on Saturday, December 11th, at 2.30 p.m. After noon Tea will be served. Car Slid Into Ditch On Sunday, Mrs. W. N. Pickell was fortunate to escape injury when, her car slid into the ditch and went over on its side in front of the Hard ing farm in Culross. Mrs. Pickell was proceeding to town to attend Sunday School when the car slipped on the icy road and landed on its side in the ditch. Mrs. Pickell broke the front window of the car to get out. The car was moving slowly when the ac cident occurred and was not damaged, the rear fender being only slightly dinted., On qf John Lane occurred at his late residence, in Belmore. The deceased(I was born at Cayuga, Ont., on Dec. 3, 1851, and was the son of the late John and Elizabeth Lane, who were among the first settiers of Culross Township, where he came with his parents at the age of two years. In 1878 he married Isabella Robertson, of Burford, and after farming near Teeswater for a few years, in 1881 he moved to North Dakota, where he lived for eleven years. He returned to Belmore and spent the rest of his life in that neighbourhood. Mr. Lane was always of cheerful disposition, and his hospitality knew ■ no bounds. He was .one of the oldest members of the community, and was highly respected by those who knew him. Besides a large circle of friends, he leaves to mourn his loss, his wife, two daughters, Mrs, James Stokes (Lizzie), of Howick, and Mrs. Isaac Stokes (Mazie) of Turnberry, and one son, George, also of Turnberry. One “brother, Robert, of New West minster, B.C., and two sisters, Mrs. t George Tapley, of Morden, Man., and Mrs. John McLennan of Russel, Man itoba, also urvive him. One son and one daughter died In childhood. The funeral, which was largely at tended, was held on Saturday, Dec. 4th, from Knox Presbyterian Church, Belmore. Rev, Mr. Wilkie officiated, and thd pallbearers were, four grand sons, Clarence Stokes, Jack Stokes, John Lane and Thomas Stokes, also Leslie Bott and Fraser Hatigh. In terment took place in. McIntosh Cent- Took Weak Spell Mrs. Thos. Taylor of East Waw- anosh suffered a weak spell in front of McAvoy’s Drug Store, Saturday afternoon. A doctor was summoned and she was taken to her home where she is still confined to her bed, is making satisfactory progress. Heads Co-Operative Companj' R. J. Scott of Belgrave was Monday elected president of the Unit ed Farmers’ Co-Operative Company. W. C. Good of Brantford is Vice- President. Harold Currie of Strath- roy is the .third member of the board. FI. H. Hannan, Toronto, is secretary and S. R. Newland, Toronto, treas urer. .Institute to Meet Dec. 16th The Women’s Institute will hold their December meeting in the Coun cil Chamber on Thursday afternoon, Dec. 16th at 2.30. Rev. K. MacLean will be the guest speaker. AJ1 the members are requested to' bring an exhibit of their sewing, knitting or any other class of handicraft they are interested in. Roll Call, Christmas Suggestions. All ladies welcome. Mrs. J. E. Fells, 'hostess. Awarded Damages Damages of $82.37 were awarded Benjamin Hamilton, of Auburn, by Judge Costello, after a morning and afternoon session of division court at Goderich, The defendant was Carl McKay, of town, and the case arose out of a motor accident in Colborne Township, last August. The award represents Hamilton’s garage bill for repairs. A further claim of $25 for depreciation was disallowed, as was McKay's counter-claim of $124.99, Church History Topic at Guild , The History of the Presbyterian Church was the subject of the topic at the Westminster Guild of St. And rew's Presbyterian Church on Mon day evening. It was divided into three parts, first The Early Chufch, taken by John P. McKibbon; second, The Church in Scotland, taken by Miss A. Williamson; third, The Church in Canada, taken by Miss Ella Rae, Musical numbers were, a piano solo by Margaret Homuth and a duct by Betty' Lloyd and Helen Hammond. Rev, Kenneth MacLean closed the meeting with the Benediction, The West Wawanosh, a resident of the Whitechurch district for 68 years, oc curred at Ills late home, lVa miles west of Whitechurch, on the bound ary, on Tuesday, December 7th. Mr. Kennedy was only confined to bed from the Thursday prior to his death and his passing was a great shock to his family and neighbors. He was in his 80th year and was born in Pus- linch Township, near Guelph. As a boy of 12 years he came with his par ents, the late Mr. and Mrs. Alex.. Kennedy, to this district, near White church and for has resided on passed away. Mr. Kennedy Chalmers Whitechurch, and since 18*94 lias been an elder. He was also for many years Sunday School Superintendent. He leaves to mourn his passing be sides his widow, formerly Jane Fish er, to whom he was married in 1882, five sons and three daughters, Alex, of Winnipeg; David, Victoria, B.C,;, Duncan of Whigham; Mrs. H. (Mary-. Agnes) Tichbourne, Goderich; Mrs. Lome (Jean) Durnin, St. Helens, and sGcorge, Peter aud Annie at home. He is also survived by one brother andl three sisters, John of Kinloss; Mrs. James (Maggie) Purvis, near Luck now; Mrs. John (Annie) McCarroll*' Sault Ste. Marie; Mrs. Frank (Ag nes) McCloskey, Guelph. One son, John, was killed in action during the Great War and another son, William, died in Victoria, B.C., one and one* half years ago. The funeral service will be held in Chalmers Presbyterian Church, at Whitechurch, at 2 p.m.* on Thursday, December 9th. The service will be conducted by Rev. John Pollock. Interment in South Kinloss Cem* etery. the past, fifty years, the farm where