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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1938-02-17, Page 1"S’1 with Which Is Amalgamated The Corrie Vidette and Wroxeter News. WINGHAM, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 17th, 1938 Subscriptions $2,00 Pgr Year and sharp. OBITUARY filled Committees for Ensuing Year Named H. J- Culross a small the 4th to Kin­ dled Mr, three Sam- Mrs. AU goods on display at Wilkinson’s Model Home arc special prices and can be duplicated at Walker’s Furni­ ture store. euchre. The consolation to C. Taman. A. at in Past President’s Badge Presented to Ken. Weaver. John Hunter life-long resident of this com- Wingham and Goderich Play for the Chance to Meet Mitchell in Group Finals. It’s new—-it’s different—it has never been done here before,—it may never be done again. So don’t miss it. Walk­ er’s Furniture display in Wilkinson’s Model Home, February 17, 18, 19. Dont’ miss the solid walnut dining­ room suite in Walker’s display at the New Home. Single Copies Five Cents -SERVICE CONDUCTED BY BOYS’ GROUP Members of Excelsior Tuxis Square Conducted Evening Service in the United Church. The Annual Father and Son Serv­ ice was held in the United Church on Sunday evening, under the auspices of the Excelsior Tuxis Square. Bob Murray, Deputy-pretor, presided, led in the opening prayer of invication, and conducted the Song Service. The Scripture readings were taken by Creighton Reid and Jim Hamilton, Creighton reading Proverbs 2; 1-9, “A Boy’s Qust for Knowledge,” and Jim taking Matthew 7: 24-29, “Sound and Unsound Foundations.” Bill Burgman led in the reading of the Responsive Psalm, and Russell Zur- brigg led in the Prayer of Interces­ sion. Lloyd Dark, Meihbcr of the Older Boys’ Parliament for North Huron, gave the address, taking as his theme “Building a Life”, and speaking of the absolute necessity of avoiding lop-sided development, if one would find the Best. Every boy owes it to God to make the best of the life he has been given. Physically, Mentally, ■ Socially and .Spiritually, he must build in harmony with God if he is to ever find real satisfaction or success. The speaker made an earnest appeal to the men present, to give a good lead to the boys who follow after them, and to the young people to avoid all hab* its that reduce the value and the ef­ ficiency of life. Carl McKay rendered a trumpet solo, “The Stranger of Galilee” with beautiful expression. Two splendid anthems w,ere sung by the Choir. The service closed with the traditional Boys’ Work Ceremonial, “The Fel­ lowship Circle,” shared in by .every boy and man in 'the church. Attended Meeting at Woodstock Mr. Percy J. King attended the an­ nual meeting of the Western Farm­ ers’ Weather Insurance Mutual Com­ pany at Woodstock on Thursday. Attended Golden Wedding Mrs. Wm. S. King, Mr. and Mrs. Percy King and Mr. and Mrs. Ross King, Mr. and Mrs. Alex. Leaver and daughter, Evelyn, and Mr. and Mrs. Stewart McBurney attended the Gold­ en Wedding of their uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. John King, Ethel, on Monday, Feb. 14th. St. Andrew’s W.M.S. The W. M’. S. of St. Andrew’s Pres­ byterian Church held their regular monthly meeting on Wednesday af­ ternoon of last week with a good at­ tendance. Mrs. H. C. MacLean, who had charge of the topic, gave a splen­ did paper on “Japan”. The Scripture reading by Mrs. J. W. McKibbon was from the 23rd Psalm and prayers were offered by Mrs. Jno. Anderson, Mrs. Geo. Wilson and Miss |M. And­ erson. A duet’ by Mrs. D. Rae and Miss F. Wilson was much enjoyed. The roll was called and answered by a Scripture verse of. promise. CANADIAN GIRLS IN TRAINING ENTERTAIN HOWICK MUTUAL ANNUAL MEETING Losses in 1937 Lowest Since 1909 The annual meeting of the How- ick Farmers’ Mut-ual Fire Insurance Company was held in. the Township Hall, Gorrie, on Wednesday after­ noon last week.. The retiring direct­ ors, Messrs. Alex. McKercher and W. Robert Graham were re-elected, The officers of the company are: Pres­ ident, Alex. McKercher; Vice Pres,, Wm, H, Gregg; Directors, W. Rob­ ert Graham, William Speir, James T. Wylie; Sec.-Treas., J. Howard Wylie; Auditors, A.A. Graham and E, A, Cor­ bett. The report for 1937 showed that the losses for the year were $10,694.- 71 the lowest since 19,09. The com­ pany is in excellent condition having assets of $92,983.34 and liabilities of $17,419.97. Total net premium note residue amounts, to $340,838.26. The policies iri force at the end of the year number 5083 and amounts to $17,102,- 409. See and hear the New Sparton Radio at Walker’s display in the New Model Home. Thursday, Friday Saturday. OBITUARY Mrs}. Elymer Tiffin Following a stroke, Mrs. Elymer Tiffin passed away at the family resi­ dence, Alice Street, early Thursday morning, February 10th. Early last August Mrs. Tiffin suffered a stroke at their farm on the 10th Concession of .Turnberry. Due to her condition the family moved into Wingham ear­ ly in December. She appeared to be daily gaining in strength when she suddenly ■ had another seizure about 6 o’clock the evening prior to her passing. She was in her 55th year. Mrs. Tiffin was born in Wingham the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Alerander Cameron, later of and Kinloss. When she was child the family moved to Concession of Culross, later loss. After attending school at Lang­ side she entered St. Michael’s Hos­ pital as a nurse-in-training, graduat­ ing' in 1909. Twenty years ago she was married tp her now bereft hus­ band, Elymer Tiffin. They farmed near Langside until they moved into Wingham seven years ago. Three years ago they again took up farmirig on the 10th Concession of Turnberry returning to Wingham Dec. 1st, last year. • Left to mourn her passing besides her husband, are two sons, William Alexander, aged 18 years, and John Elymer, aged 14 years. She is also i survived by two brothers and one sis­ ter, Alex., of Kinloss, Milas of Town and Mrs. Ben. H, (Annie) Foster ,of Detroit, Mich. One daughter, Mary Joann, predeceased her 8 years ago. The funeral service was held at the family residence, Alice Street, on Saturday afternoon and was conduct­ ed by Rev. J. F. Anderson, pastor of Wingham United Church. The pallbearers were her three cousins, Milas Cameron, Milas Moir, Dah McKinnon, and three neighbors, Thos. Wallace, Wm. Campbell and Wesley Walters. Interment was made in Wingham Cemetery. LOCAL AND PERSONAL FATHER AND SON BANQUET HELD Rev, David Forsyth, National Boys’ W°rk Secretary for the United Churph, Was the Guest Speaker. HOCKEY GAME TO-NIGHT (WED.) MR, AND MRS. A. E. LLOYD FIFTY ^..-•' tEARS MARRIED FEBRUARY 15th SOCIAL EVENING HELD BY LEGION On Friday evening the Wacousta and Alloha groups of Canadian Giris in Training were At Home to their parents and friends in the Parlours of the United Church. Many friends and parents called to show their in­ terest in girls’ work.. With Louise Dore, President of the Wacousta group and Grace Kingston, President of the Alloha group presiding, a short ■ programme was presented, and this was opened with the opening cere­ mony of each group. Grace Hutch­ eson read a Worship story and the Lord’s Prayer was repeated in. unison. Louise Dore and Helen Hammond sang,a duet, Lois Adams and Joyce Walker, played a piano duet. Alice Dore gave a paper on the origin and customs of St Valentine’s Day show­ ing how the present day celebration differs from the early celebration. Shirley Edgar played a piano solo. Helen Hammond took charge of a contest Ask Another* on “'Valentine” and Enleen Dark took Ask Another on ‘"Things Our Grandmother Miss­ ed.” A sing song was very much en­ joyed by both the girls and, the friends. During the lunch hour Rev. Dave Forsyth brought geetings from the Boys* Work Soard and also from oth­ er Canadian Girls in Training, The evening was brought to a close with the singing of “Taps” and repeating “Thanks for the Evening* Comrades,” Mrs. J. H. Crawford was a Tor­ onto visitor for a few days last week'. Mr. Edward Forgie of Toronto was a Week-end visitor with his mother, Mrs. Wm. Forgie. . - See Walker’s display of the New Llbyalist Maple furniture in .the den at Wilkinson’s Model Home. Febru­ ary 17 - 18 - 19. Dr. George H. Ross was a patent in Wingham General Hospital the latter part of! last Week and the early part of this week. We are happy to report that he is now able to resume his duties. Illuminated Plates Fbr; Ontario Motorists A new illuminated automobile marker may make its appearance on Ontario owned motor cars next year. The St Thomas firm* which does Work on the markeds, had demon­ strated the illuminated type to mem­ bers of the Ontario Government and they are said to have voiced approv­ al of them. The letters and figures are illuminated on the plates, causing them to stand out In the dark and un­ der reflected light. The Animal Father and Son Ban-, quet of the Wingham United Church was held in the Sunday School audit­ orium on Friday evening, Feb, 11th. At 7 o’clock, some sixty Fathers and Sons sat down to a delicious supper which was served by the girls of the Evening Auxiliary. After the business of eating had been satisfactorily com­ pleted, there was a sing song of old favorites-under the leadership of Rev, Harry Mahoney, of Brussels, with Rev. David Forsyth at the piano. Fol­ lowing the community singing, “Chuck” Wellwood favored with a piano solo, excellently rendered. Rev, J, F. Anderson, the pastor of the church, then introduced the speaker of the evening, Rev. David Forsyth, National' Boys’ Work Sec­ retary for the United Church of Can­ ada. Mr. Forsyth, taking as his sub­ ject “Roads”, indicated in a most in­ teresting and gripping fashion the various roads that today invite the journeying of youthful feet, closing his address with a stirring appeal to all to choose “The Way that is Up,” the way that leads to the best. A hearty vote of thanks was tendered the speaker on motion of Dr. Red­ mond, seconded by Benson Sutter, of Clinton. Gordon Davidson gave two Piano Accordion numbers which were warm­ ly applauded. Brief messages of greeting were received from Alvin Corless,. .Member of the Older Boys’ Parliament for .South Huron, and from Lloyd Dark, Member for Huron North. Reeve Davidson in well, chos­ en words, brought civic greetings. Elmer Wilkinson spoke a hearty word of encouragement on behalf of the officials of the church, and Frank Howson paid tribute to both the mes­ sage and the movement on behalf of the Sunday School. Guests were present from Clinton, Brussels and Whitechurch, Rev. H. J. Mahoney bringing greetings on be­ half of’ the Brussels contingent and Clarence McClenaghan on behalf of Whitechurch. Mr. Anderson dismiss­ ed the gathering with prayer. Curledi at Harriston The local Curling Club was repre­ sented at the Harriston Bonspiel on Thursday last week by O. Hasel- grove, E. R. Harrison, Art Wilson, T. H. Gibson, skip. Mothers Guests of Junior Church On Sunday morning at the Wiug- ham United Church, the mothers of the Junior Church members were their guests at worship, leaving the auditorium in processional with them?. The service was under the leadership of Mrs. Chas. Lloyd, Mrs. Wilfrid Hamilton and Mrs. W. A. Galbraith. During the service a reading was giv­ en by Ruth Burgman, and a solo by Marian Irwin. Jimmie Flail also sang a solo accompanined by Leslie Mac Wall. Y. P. U. HELD VALENTINE SOCIAL i ------ In spite of the blizzard, over forty young people gathered at the Wing­ ham United Church on (Monday even­ ing for rites sacred to St. Valentine. After a Sing Song under the leader­ ship of the President, DeWitt Mill­ er, an interesting and humorous pap­ er on St Valentine by Margaret Ait- ken and the reading of St. Valentine’s Journal by Caroline Wellwood, in which sundry and divers affairs of the heart on tlic part of various members of the Union were ruthlessly dragged .forth for the public gaze; after these interesting items, the balance of the evening was spent in various Valen­ tine games and contests. In choosing partners for the luncheon hour, the only guidance the girls had, was the toe of a masculine boot ' thrust through a partially opened door. But the dexterity with which the girls picked their man indicated that earl- icr in the evening some attention had been paid to the character of the mas­ culine “understanding”. The evening ended with a service of worship dur­ ing which Margaret Aitken, Caroline Wellwood, Rosella Gallagher and Rev. J. F. Anderson were presented with the Certificates of Achievement won at the recent Regional Leader­ ship Training School. A hearty vote of thanks was tendered to the pro­ gramme and luncheon committees. The game played between Wing­ ham and Goderich Intermediate W, O.H.A. teams on Friday last to a tie score 1-1 in Goderich, is very much on the books. Lucknow pro­ tested the Goderich game that put them out of the running'and won the protest but Goderich won the replay­ ed game here Monday in 20 minutes of overtime, This leaves Wingham and Goderich to continue the play-off series that started last Friday. The winner of to-night’s (Wednesday) game will play Mitchell for the ’group champ­ ionship. These games will be played Friday ahd Monday but whether the first game will be at Mitchell or not has not yet been decided. The game to-night should pack the Arena to capacity as it means elim­ ination for one of the clubs. The match will, if nececssary, go 30 min­ utes overtime and with the tie score of 1-1 in Goderich the teams are starting from scratch. Game starts at 8.30 At thejr winter home in Weymouth Heights, Southern Pines, North Caro­ lina, Mr, and Mrs. Albert E, Lloyd, well known arfd highly respected cit­ izens of Wingham, on Tuesday, Feb­ ruary loth, celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary^ They were married at Niagara Falls, Ontario, by Rev. Mr. Hazle- wood, formerly of Clifford, on the 15th day of February, 1888, and since where he engaged in the building trade. Jt was here that he met Sara Louise Dixon who later became his wife. After spending 18 months at- the Falls, he carried on a contracting business at Galvanston and Elpaso, Texas, also at Los Angeles. He re­ turned to Wingham in 1887 and en­ gaged in contract building with his father until October, 1888, when with his father and two brothers, Rev. W, A munity, John Hunter, passed away at his home, Lot 1, Concession 2, Mor­ ris, early Thursday afternoon, in his 74th year. The deceased, who was a highly respected and a wonderful neighbor,, had been in poor health for three years but was confined to his bed for only two weeks prior to his death. Mr. Hunter was born on the farm on which he died and spent practical­ ly his whole life< there. His parents were the late Mr. and Mrs. Alex. Hunter, who came from Ireland 76 years ago. .He was a life-long mem­ ber of Trinity Anglican Church, Bel­ grave, and for 56 years he had been a member of the Orange. . Order, at the time of his death a member of Belgrave L.O.L. No. 462, In politics he. was a staunch Conservative. Surviving besides his widow, who was formerly Mary Casemore, and to whom he was married in 1895, are two daughters, Mrs. Frank (May) Salter, of East Wawanosh, and Mrs. Leslie (Mary) Cunningham, at home. He is also survived by three sisters and one brother, Mrs. William Johns­ ton, of East Wawanosh; Mrs. Robert Tindall and Mrs. Jerry Casemore, of Turnberry, and George, of Manitou, Man. The funeral was held from his late residence on Saturday afternoon. The service was conducted by Rev. R. M. Weeks, Rector of Trinity Anglican Church, Belgrave. The service at the graveside was conducted by members of Belgrave L.O.L. No. 462: The pallbearers were brother Or- angement, Milo Casemore, Charles Johnston, Thomas Brydges, Herman Nethery, William Brydges and Rob­ ert Higgins. " Burial took place in Wingham Cemetery. Marriage Announcement Messrs. Alex. Cameron of White­ church and Milas Cameron* of Wing­ ham, announce the marriage of their sister, Annie, on Saturday, February 5, 1938, to Ben H. Foster, of Detroit, Michigan. .Mr. Willis Home from Hospital Mr. W. H. Willis, who was a pa­ tient in St. Michael’s Hospital, Lon­ don, for three weeks, returned home Saturday night. We are pleased, to report that he is much improved and will be back at his store next week. Saskatchewan Editor Passes Charles Hynds, 77, Lumsden, Sask., who spent a life-time at the printing trade and for thirty-four years dditot of the Lumsden News Record. Sunday after a lengthy illness. Hynds is survived by lus widow, brothers, Joseph, William and uel in Toronto, and one sister, Goggins, Milton* N.D, Mr, Hynds was born in Guelph, Ont,, and learned the printing business with the Fergus News Record. In 1892 at Toronto he married Miss Ada Armstrong*, and in 1904 they went to Lumsden, twenty- five miles northwest of Regina. Mrs. Hynds is an aunt of Mrs. W. W» Armstrong, of town, that time have been prominent citiz­ ens of Wingham. They both are well known for their fine Christian char­ acter and both have always taken a great interest in Sunday School work. Their church endeavours were not confined to the Sunday School, how­ ever, as they took a great interest in all church activity.pMr. Lloyd is an Elder of St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church and Mrs. Lloyd is Past Pres­ ident of the Women’s Missionary So­ ciety and is at present 1st Vice Pres­ ident of this society. || f Mr. Lloyd is head of the firm C. Lloyd & Son, Ltd., the largest exclus­ ive door manufacturers in Eastern Canada. He was born at Simcoe, in Norfolk County, and when three years old came to Wingham with his mother, his father having predeceased them the previous fall/ Mr. Lloyd’s father was a builder'Wd cabinet High­ er and was the first person to manu­ facture furniture here. When a young man Mr. Lloyd went to Niagara Falls Lloyd, now of San Jose, California, and the late Charles Lloyd, they start­ ed a door factory which from a mod­ est beginning has enlarged until to­ day it is the largest exclusive door manufacturing plant in Eastern Can­ ada. /Mrs. Lloyd was born at London, Ontario, and as a child of five years moved with her parents to Niagara Falls where she lived until her mar­ riage. | To this happy union were born two soils and four daughters, Richard H. and Charles, of town, who are con­ nected •wl$h. the door business here; Mrs. W. F. French, of town, and Miss Dorothy, at home, and who is at pre­ sent with her parents, at Southern Pines. Two daughters passed on some years ago, Ruth in 1910 and An­ nie in 1918.1 On behalf of Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd’s many friends here we extend heartiest congratulations. Held Valentine Tea The Ladies’ Aid Society of St. An­ drew’s Presbyterian ' Church held a very successful Valentine Tea and Sale of Baking in the basement of the church on Saturday afternoon. Singapore Naval Base Opened The British Empire’s greatest naval base, at Singapore, a Gibraltar of the Far East—was formally opened Mon­ day. Thousands of guests cheered as Sir Shenton Thomas, Governor of the Straits Settlements, dedicated the huge drydock, most important unit of the network of defence works. Sir Shenton declared the naval base was “not a challenge to war, but insuran­ ce against war." He officially nam­ ed the drydock the “King George VI Dock.” School Opened Sixty Years It will bo» interesting' to some of the older residents to recall that it is sixty-three years ago to-day, Feb­ ruary 15th, 1875, since the opening of .S. S. No. 11, Township of Turn­ berry, Lower Wingham. Attended Convention Messrs. W. H. French, Gordon Bu­ chanan and Don. Nasmith, of C. Lloyd & Eon, attended the annual convention of the Retail Lumber Dealers' Asscoiation which was held in Toronto last week. Mrs. French accompanied Mr. French. Crocuses Bloom in February The milder weather has brought re­ ports of flowers springing into bloom in many parts of Ontario. Here this has been the case also. Frank Edgar, Leopold Street, during the thaw last week had several crocuses blooming. The cold weather which followed spoiled this bloom but Sunday’s ’rain again brought forth bloom, Demonstration Well Attended The Council Chambers were to capacity on Friday afternoon for motion pictures and demonstrations by the Massey-Harris Implement Co. A tractor demonstration was also held outside the Town Hall. A draw for a door prize was won by Reeve Rol­ and Grain, of Turnberry. Curling at Toronto J. j. Evans, T. FI. Gibson, Dr. W. Irwin, Donald Rae, skip, are the Ontario Bonspiel being held Toronto. In their first game they went down in the Royal York event 11- 6 to a strong Brookline, Mass., four. In the Seagram Event they whitewashed Unionville by a score of 12- 0, M. PROCTER AGAIN HEADS H. S. BOARD At the regular meeting of the High School Board held on Monday night, Mr. Miller Procter, who has been chairman of the board for the past one and one-half years, was re-elected chairman for the ensuing year. The following are the officers and committees for the ensuing year: Chairman—Miller Procter, Secretary-—W. A. Galbraith, Treasurer—>A. Cosens, Truant Officer—Chief G, Allen. Finance Com.—Capt. W. J, Adams, Dr. G. Ross, W. H. French. Property Com.—W. W. Armstrong, W. J. Henderson, Dr. G. Ross, School Management — W. French, Dr. Parker, Capt. W. Adams. The members of Wingham Post. No. 18(1 of the Canadian Legion had as their guests at a social evening on Monday evening in the Legion Rooms the Ladies’ of the Auxiliary to the branch. The early part of the even­ ing was spent at games and a sing­ song was held. Following the games a delightful' supper was served by the men’s or­ ganization. Dr. W. Connell, the D.S. C.R. medical officer for this district, was present and gave a most inter­ esting address on toxoid treatment for the prevention of diphtheria. A feature of the after supper pro­ ceedings was the presentation of a Past President’s badge to Ken Weav­ er, who for five years was President of the local branch. The address and presentation was made by H. C. Mac- Lean, who was president of the Post prior to Mr. Weaver. Mr. Weaver thanked the comrades and said that he would, although not now president, continue to have the interests of the branch at heart. Mr. Geo. Williams, President, was chairman, This very pleasant evening was brought to a close with another sing­ song and a dance with J. R. M. Spit- tal at the piano. Pancake Social Shrove Tuesday The Woman’s Auxiliary of St. Paul’s Church will ’’hold a Pancake Social on‘’Shrove Tuesday, March 1, 5 to 8 p.m. in the church basement. Admission 20c. Lyceum Tickets Sold by Auxiliary Good Feb. 22nd Only The Lyceum Theatre has presented the Woman’s Auxiliary to the Gen­ eral Hospital with a block of tickets which they are selling. The proceeds from these tickets will go into the coffers of the auxiliary. Please note that these tickets will be good for the evening of Tuesday, Feb. 22 only. Won First Prize Miss Ivena Urch, Brandon, Man., had the distinction of winning first place among fifty contestants in an amateur contest at Brandon, Man., on Feb. 4th. Miss Urch, who is a neice of Mr. and Mrs, C. Blatchford, of town, just recently returned from a visit here having come east with Mrs- Blatchford who was visiting at her parents’ home at Rapid City, Man. Presented With Ring About forty of Ross Harrison’s friends held a euchre and bridge at the Checker Tea Rooms on Wednes­ day evening in his honor, Following the play at cards, Harry Towne gave an address and Neil Carr, on behalf of those assembled, presented Ross with a handsome signet ring. Ross made a suitable reply. All joined in singing “For He’s a Jolly Good Fel­ low.” Ross left on Sunday for Tor­ onto where he has accepted a position, with Canada .Packers. The prize win­ ners were, R. Rae for bridge and L. Zulauf for prize went DEBATE FEATURED A.Y.P.A. MEETING The regular meeting of the Gorrie A.Y.P.A. was held at the Rectory on Thursday evening last, when a liter­ ary programme was followed. Miss Nellie Dinsmore, Vice Pres­ ident, opened the meeting with pray­ er, and hymn “Fling out the banner” was sung, followed by Scripture read­ ing, Proverbs, 15th chapter, by Ted Malone. A duct was then enjoyed, sung by Mr. Ed. Bolton and son, Clare, after which a reading was giv­ en by Billie Bennett. The feature of the evening, a de­ bate “Resolved that Character has more influence on the world than money” was taken by Misses Nellie Dinsmore and Blythe Underwood up­ holding the affirmative and Miss Edith Ritchie and Mrs. Bolton the negative side. This debate was well upheld on both sides, the. affirmative winning by a very few point. The judges for the debate were Mr. H. V, Holmes, Rev. A. H. O’Neil and Mrs. Norman Wade. Mr. Bolton favored with another solo and Mrs. N, Wade gave a read­ ing on the origin of St. Valentine. After playing several games, tF meeting closed and a dainty luiy was served by the hostess, O’Neil.