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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1938-06-02, Page 1With Which Is Amalgamated The Gorrie Vidette and Wroxeter News. Single Copies Five Cents WINGHAM, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, JUNE 2nd, 1938 Subscriptions $2.00 Per Yew; WINGHAM BRIDGE CLUB PLAY-OFFS Mrs. G, H, Ross and W. H. French Won Championships. The final match of the Wingham -Bridge Club play-offs was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Crawford on Wednesday evening last week. Two matches were played, 28 boards at each game. Mrs. G, H. Ross won the Ladies’ Championship and Mr. W. H, French won the Men’s Champion­ ship. The results were as follows: Ladies 1st, Mrs. G, H. Ross, play-offs 33, carry over 4, total 37; 2nd, Mrs. R. Hetherington, play-offs 31, carry ov­ er 0, total 31, (6950); 3rd, Mrs. A. Wilson, play-offs 30, carry over If total 31 (6690); 4th, Mrs. A. R. Du- Val„ play-offs 27, carry over 2, total .29; 5th, Mrs. J, H. Crawford, play­ offs 28, carry over 0, total 28 (4400); 6th, Mrs, O. Colborne, play-offs 25, carry over 3, total 28 (4250); 7th, Mrs. J. W. McKibbon, play-offs 26, carry- over 0, total 26; Mrs. W. H. Wararrt, play-offs 24, carry over 0, total 24. Men 1st, W. H. French,- play-offs 36, carry over 4, total 40; 2nd, Geo. Wil­ liams, play-offs 34, carry over 2, total 36; 3rd, L. R. Blackwood, play-o^fs 26, carry over 3, total 29 (6860); 4th, J. H. Crawford, play-offs 28, carry over 1, total 29, (6740); *R. S. Heth­ erington, play-offs 28, carry over 0, total 28; 5th, K. Somers, play-offs 26, carry over 0, total 26; 6th A. Wilson, play-offs 24, carry over 0, total 24; 7th F. E. Madill, play-offs 22, carry over 0, Total 22. *—R. S. Hetherington defaulted by absence, A. M. Bishop substituting for him* in the second game of the play-offs. The presentation of prizes and cups will be held to-night (Wednesday) at the last regular meeting of the club until fall. White Shoes — Exceptional values, newest styles at- Greer’s Shoe-Store. On Trip to Pacific Coast „ Mrs. R. H. Lloyd left on Saturday for an extended visit at Vancouver and Victoria, B.C. Will Build Teeswater Stand The contract foi" building the grandstand at Teeswater Agricultural Park has been let to R. J. Hueston, of Gorrie. Men’s Work Boots Heavy weight' Mennonite, with out­ side counters and leather soles. Ev- -ery pair greased free of charge. Spec­ ially priced at Willis Shoe Store. k Hospital Auxiliary Meeting The regular meeting of the Wom­ an’s Auxiliary to the Wingham Gen­ eral Hospital will be held in the Council Chambers on Monday after­ noon, June 6th at 3.45. Illustrated Lecture on China Rev. Fred Goforth, M.A., son of Rev. Jonathan Goforth, former mis,-, •sionaty in China, will give an illus­ trated lecture on China in St. And­ rew’s Church on Wednesday, June 1. Celebrated 79th Birthday 1 On Sunday, May 29th, Mr. Henry Johnson celebrated his 79th birthday and has now entered his 80th year. All the family, children and grand­ children were present for the celebra­ tion as were many friends, Congratu­ latory messages were received from many friends Who could not be pre­ sent. Will Attend Listowel Parade A number of"The members of the Wingham Legion will attend the an­ nual decoration service of the Lis­ towel Branch of the Legion whichJs being held at 2 pan. next Sunday/ to Fairview Cemetery, Listowel. The speaker will be Capt. Sidney Lam­ bert, the’ Padre of Christie Street Hospital, Toronto. Offer Government House to Hospital The Ontario Government decided to offer Government House, $1,000,- 000 residence, of the province’s lieut­ enant-governors until recently, to the Toronto Hospital for Sick Children for whatever purpose the hospital board may decide upon, “The hos­ pital may use the Chorley Park home for hospital purposes, sell the prop­ erty or raze the house and build a new structure/’ Premier Hepburn said. “We don’t care what they do, But they can have it.” SPECIAL SERVICES NEXT WEEK Rev, James McGinlay, pf London, Will Preach in Baptist Church June 7th, 8th, 9th and 10th Rev. James McGinlay, founder and pastor of Central Baptist Church, London, Ontario, will preach in the Wingham Baptist Church for four nights next week, June 7th, 8th, 9th and 10th, In the ten years of Rev. McGinlay’s pastorate in London he has built a large Church and Sunday School, much larger than any other Baptist Church in London, having but fifty members to commence with. It is not a case of a “New Broom Sweeping Clean” with McGinlay, for after ten years in the same pulpit he is preaching to crowds that come for many miles to hear him. There are many people in Wingham and vicin­ ity who listen regularly to Mr. Mc­ Ginlay’s broadcasts on Sunday af­ ternoons at 2 o’clock, who will ap­ preciate the opportunity of seeing him and of hearing him when he visits Wingham next week. Dr. George D. Blomgren, ' who spoke for a week in the Wingham Baptist Church last winter says of Rev. McGinlay: “He is in greater de­ mand in the United States than any other preacher I know and he draws the largest congregations of any min­ ister I know. I believe he is the greatest preacher in Canada today.” Mr. Herbert Lockyer, of Chicago, in writing the preface to Mr. McGin­ lay’s new book “The Birthday of Souls,” says, “Having had the priv­ ilege of hearing some of the sermons in this volume and then of reading them in manuscript form, I count them among the most powerful pulpit utterances ofz this generation. Without doubt this Canadian prea­ cher is a born orator. Hailing from Scotland, he has an appealing vernac­ ular none can resist. One is glad that many ‘McGinlayisms’ have been pre­ served in the written form of these sermons which have stirred thous­ ands.” Work Shoes, Men’s $1.98 to $3.49; Women’s $1.00, $1.69 to $1.98. Real Values at Greer’s. Dance In Belgrave Friday, June 3rd. Music by Jack Ernest and his Orchestra. Admission 25c. Lucknow Won From Clinton On Tuesday evening the Lucknow Juveniles won from Clinton in a Mait­ land League scheduled game at the Sepoy town, 6-5. Attending Convention Dr. R. L. Stewart is in Toronto, at­ tending the convention of the Health Officers’ Association, of Ontario, which is being held in the Royal York this week. Change of Location I have moved my Tailor business into the Myei- Block, next to J. W. Bushfield’s office. The new location has been redecorated and made up-to- date. Call and see me in ihy new store for your New Suit, Cleaning and Pressing or Alterations. Prices reas­ onable. Frank J. Hill. ,■ Attending Conference | X Rev. J. F. Anderson, Messrs. Elm­ er Wilkinson and W. J. Campbell are attending the annual meeting of the London Conference of the United Church in Park St. United Church, Chatham, this week. Next Sunday Mr. Anderson will preach in Chatham. In the morning he will preach in the First Presbyterian Church and in the evening in the Conference Church, First United. LADY GOLFERS ’-'X ELECT OFFICERS The annual meeting of the Ladies’ Committee of the Alps Golf Club was held at the Club House when the fol­ lowing officers were elected for the coming yedr. President—Mrs. Herbert Campbell. ■ 1st Vice Pres.—-Mrs, A. Peebles. 2nd Vice Pres.—Mrs. Roy Thomp*( sou. Secretary—Miss NfHinsIey. Treasurer—iMiss D. Feljs. Captain—Mrs. George Howson, Vice Capt.—Mrs. 'Charles Lloyd. Tournament Committee—Mrs. J. H. Crawford/ Mrs. L. R. Blackwood. It was decided to hold the opening tea on Wednesday, June Sth, and tea will be served each Wednesday there* after. NEW LIONS CLUB ELECT OFFICERS Organization Meeting Was Held Tuesday Evening The organization meeting of the new Wingham Lions Club was held on Tuesday evening at Miss Fralick’s Tea rooms. Among the visiting lions were: Deputy District Govenor Wat­ ers of Clinton; President Frank Don- elly and Nelson Hill of Goderich and special representatives of the Inter­ national Association, Mr. Bruce Mal­ colm of Niagara Falls. Following a supper the matter of organization was proceeded with and the ‘following officers elected for the ensuing term. . President—Ronald Rae. 1st Vice Pres.,—Gordon Kidd. 2nd Vice Pres.,—Jack Hanna. Treasurer—W. T. Booth. Lion Tomer—J. R. M. Spittai. Tail Twister—R. S. Hetherington. Directors—J. H. Crawford, T. H. Gibson, Dr. W. A. Crawford, Rev. E. O. Gallaher. Chairman of Membership Commit­ tee—H. L. Sherbondy. Chairman of Finance Committee — W. T. Booth. Charman of Publicity Committee— W. B. McCool. Charter night was set for Thurs­ day, June 16th, when Lions from Clubs in the Dristrict, Goderich, Clin­ ton, Seaforth, Exeter, Mitchell,'Mount Forest, Stratford, Waterloo, Kitchen­ er, Galt, Strathroy will attend in large numbers to install the Wingham cf- ficers and properly start the new un­ it on its way. District Governor, L. W. Peterson of Windsor will attend officially and present the club with its charter. BAND CONCERT SUNDAY EVENING The opening Band Concert of the season will be held at the Town Park at 8.15 Sunday evening. The program will be: “Abide With Me”; March, Military Escort, H. Bennett; Over­ ture, Baronet, L. King; Serenade, The Little Gray Church, H. Bennett; Sel­ ection, Songs of the Sea, E. Walston; March, Drummer Girl, J. St. Clair; Hymn; Intermezzo, Wyoming Days, K. L, King; Overture, Golden Cres­ cent, FI. C. Miller; Serenade, Idle Fancy, Bennett; Fox Trot, Indian Boy, Bennett; Grand Medley, Songs of Scotland, E. Walston; March, Pride of Arizona, St. Clair; “God Save the King.” Former Morris Resident Dead Word has been received here that Janies Leishman, Govan, Sask., form­ erly of Morris Township, passed, away in Regina Hospital, Saturday, May 28th. He had lived in the West for many years. Will Preach at St. Andrew’s In the absence of Rev. Kenneth MacLean, who is- attending the Gen­ eral Assembly of the Presbyterian Church at Toronto, Mr. F. W. Lewis, of the Ontario Temperance Federa­ tion, will preach at both services in St.'Andrew’s Church Sunday next. Garden Party June 10th Brick United Church will hold a Garden Party, Friday, Jtune 10th, un­ der the auspices of the Women’s Mis­ sionary Society. Supper served 6 to 8 o’clock. The play “Behind The News” will be presented by Bluevale Young People. Admission, adults 35c, children 20c. A Presentation On Suifday evening the members of the Young People’s Union of the United Church gathered at the home of Mrs. Dark and presented Rev. J. F. Anderson with a handsome table lamp. Mr. Anderson’s birthday was on Tuesday and the presentation was a birthday present. As Mr. Anderson would be at London Conference at that time the members of the Union staged this surprise prior to his leav­ ing. First Payment to Stork Derby Mothers Executors of the Charles Vance Millar estate announced checks for $75,000 each had been paid to the four 'winning mothers of Toronto “stork derby,” fulfilling the bizarre terms of the lawyer’s will under Which his estate would go to the mo­ ther bearing the most children in the 10 years following his death., It was announced the $75,000 paid to each of the mothers was only a “first payment,” as part of Millar’s estate remains to be liquidated, OPEN NIGHT AT PUBLIC? SCHOOL GREAT SUCCESS Display of Pupils’ Work Was a Rev­ elation * to Many. About 300 Visited the School. The first “Open Night” at the Pub­ lic School proved conclusively that the parents and others were glad of the opportunity of visiting the school. About 300 attended and we under­ stand that “Open Night” is being con­ templated as an annual affair. We believe from the interest shown that such should be the case. The school was open from 7 to 9, Friday night and the many visitors were guided by the boys of Grade VIII who acted as directors. Visitors started - at Grade I room and followed the route of the classes in order to Grade VIII also visiting the Household Science room, Teach­ ers’ room and Manual Training room on the way. This plan was an axcellent idea, by this means it was possible to view results in each level of the course of study, in order. In all rooms, name cards showed the place of pupils and samples of work were displayed on each desk as well as one the walls. In Grades I to VI where the new curriculum is being introduced, dis­ plays showed the new trends in ent­ erprise work and the use of visual aids in the various subjects, notably health, social studies and natural science, ; For the benefit* of those who were not present we will take you on a visit to the school. In Miss Williamson’s room, Grade I, the neat individual printing and exercise books showed fine accom­ plishment for one year of school. The enterprise display, a farm home complete in detail with real growing grain, was most interesting. Art and construction completed the wall dis­ play. Grade II, Miss Johns’ room, excel­ lent display of printing (the children now learn to print before writing), exercise books and scrap books on desks. The sand table showed the next level of the enlarging view of the child’s environment, in a fine model of the town of Wingham. The various types of hand work were placed on the walls and showed real skill. Grade III, Miss Joynt’s room, fine showing of industrial work on desks, natural science work, history and arithmetic. The sand table showed an African village with a growing jungle complete in all details. The wall dis­ pay, excellent hand work and examp­ les of work in social studies. Grade IV, Miss McLaughlin’s room, complete desk display of writing, maps, and exercise books. Two en­ terprises worked out on tables. One showed the Eskimo environment, the other a representation of a sea coast with its natural features carefully il­ lustrated. The wall, display showed excellent construction work, maps and heath work, (Continued on .Page Four) Women’s White Shoes Pumps, Sandals and Tics in the newest styles and very reasonably priced, at Willis Shoe Store. East Wawanosh Teacher Resigned Miss Jessie Finlayson who has been teacher at S.S. No. 11, East Wawa­ nosh for the past seven years, has re­ signed her position. To Build House Mr. R. S. Hetherington has pur­ chased a lot on the corner of Frances Street and Diagonal Road, from W. H. Fraser, and contemplates building a house on this lot in the near future. Won Prizes Miss June Buchanan, of Western University, won the Sir Charles Saunders prize in oral French. Mar­ ion Snell,' of Londesboro, won the scholarship for third year honor classics. Eye Milch Improved Mr. Baron Hutson, had his eye ser­ iously and painfully injured at his home last week, It was thought that the sight might be affected but we ate pleased to state that such is not the case and steady improvement has been noted. Misses' and Children’s Sandals, Strap Slippers and Scampers, 59c to $1.50 a pair. Greer’s Shod Store. INSTITUTE HEAR OF AUSTRALIA Mr. A. Cosens Was Guest Speaker At the regluar meeting of the Wo­ men’s Institute held on Thursday of last week, Mr. Abner Cosens gave a very interesting talk on Australia. As a young man Mr. Cosens spent three years in that colony and since that time has kept in touch with the af­ fairs of the country. His address was very informative. He told of the wonderful beauty of the country and of the development since he lived there. He gave a reading of a poem on the country and closed his speech with “The Travelling Pastor." Mrs. W. J. Henderson gave a read­ ing of ,Mr. Cosens’ poems and a duet by Helen Hammond and Louise Dore accompanied by Louise Lloyd, was much appreciated. The roll call was answered by a Household Hint, and Mrs. R. A. Coutts gave a reading en­ titled “The Farmer's Life Is A Sim­ ple One.” A contest “The Missing Song Romance” was conducted by Mrs. J. West, the prize being don by Miss K. Pringle. The following were appointed dele­ gates to the District Annual being held in Blyth Memorial Hall Friday this week, Mrs. W. J. Henderson, Mrs; John Fells, Mrs. D. Hutcheson, Mrs. Clarence Allen, Mrs. Wellings. Lunch was served. The hostess for the meeting was Miss Beatrice Gra­ ham. HURON COUNTY LIVE STOCK COMPETITION The Twelfth annual Huron ^ounty Live Stock Judging Competition will be held in the Clinton district Fri­ day, June 10th. All boys in the coun­ ty twenty-six years of age and under are eligible to compete and the prize list is divided into both Junior and Senior sections. All contestants must register at the Agricultural office, in Clinton, between 8.00 a.m. and 8.30 a.m. on the morning of the competi­ tion. - ■ Contestants will be required to judge ten classes of live stock and oral reasons will be given on five classes. A total of $30.00 in cash be­ sides two silver trophies and ten book prizes will be awarded, and the judg­ es will be supplied by the Department of Agriculture. Men's Oxfords —. White, Black or Brown colors, $2,98 to $5.00 Greer’s Shoe Store. Anniversary Services Will be held in Calvin Presbyter­ ian Church on Sunday, June 5th. Rev. A. M. Boyle will conduct services at 11 a.m. and 7.30 a.m. Restock Teeswater Streams The Teeswater Game and Fish Club received some 50,000 pickerel from the Government to re-stock some of the district streams. Attended Funeral Messrs. Gordon and Howard Ma- chan attended the funeral of their grandmother, the late Mrs. R. Mach- an, at Monkton on Thursday of last week. Traffic Officer Between Clinton and Wingham Traffic Officer Robinson, who has been located at Exeter some years, has been allotted the patrol of High­ way No. 4 from Clinton to Wingham. He covered his new beat for the first time on Wednesday last week. Beautification of Park Started The Horticultural Society have spent $75 in labour and shrubs in a plot next to Mr. Dave Benedict’s home, in Horticultural Park. This is the beginning of definite plans of beautification of the park. It is ex­ pected that each year more work will be undertaken by the society until the plan is completed. Blyth Church to Observe Diamond Jubilee Trinity Church, Blyth, will observe its Diamond Jubilee on Sunday, June 12th. The services of the day will commence with a celebration of the Holy Communion at 8.30 a.m. The Rector, Rev. R. Weeks, will conduct the morning service and Rev, W. H. Hartley, of Kincardine, a former rec­ tor, will preach at the evening ser­ vice. The comer stone of the church was laid on July 1st, 1878 and the church was opened in September the same year. Rev. Wm. Henderson was , the first rector. ’’THE PASSION PLAY” IN FILM AND MUSIC The dramatic versions of the “Pas­ sion Play" or “Life of Christ” given periodically in Europe at Oberamm­ ergau and Freiburg have been visited by hundreds of thousands of people from all sections of the world. Hund­ red of thousands more have cherished the desire to witness these deeply in­ spiring presentations, but have been prevented by lack of opportunity or the unavoidable expense of such a trip. On Sunday evening, June 5th, at 8.15, within the United Church at Wingham, the people of Wingham and surrounding district are to have the opportunity for the first time, of seeing this magnificent religious spec, taele presented through the medium of a motion picture, A motion picture' that is based upon and patterned af­ ter both the Freiburg and the Ober­ ammergau presentations. A film that has been actually produced in Europe, The Holy Land and Egypt, with special organ, orchestral and choral music on sound equipment, and which carries on the story of that life of lives from Bethlehem to the glory of the resurrection morning in reverent and vivid way. This occasion will in no sense be an entertainment. It will be a service of worship. In order that this unus­ ual feature may not interfere with the services of the other local churches, the congregation of the Wingham United Church are holding their reg­ ular evening service at 8.15 instead of at the regular hour of 7.00. A fit­ ting period of worship will precede the showing of the film. The mess­ age of the life of Christ will be pre­ sented jn a picture, instead of in a sermon. To the capacity of the church, everybody is invited. Come in the spirit of worship and you will find Christ speaking to your need. An offering will be taken to assist in defraying expenses. Special Prices in Men’s Dress Oxfords This week-end, at Willis Shoe Store. Institute Annual at Blyth Friday The district annual meeting of West Huron Women’s Institute will be held in Blyth Memorial Hall, at 10 a.m. on Friday this, week, June 3. Euchre and Dance June 9th The Ladies’ Auxiliary to the Leg­ ion will hold a Euchre and Dance in the Armouries on Thursday, June 9. Euchre 8 p.m. Dancing Old and New Time at 10.30 p.m. Arthur’s Orches­ tra. Lunch served. A big evening for 25c. Farmers Attention A Farmers’ Meeting for the pur­ pose of dealing with Parasites and Diseases of Swine is being held on the farm of Thos. Inglis, Lot 9, Con. 17, Howick Township, Monday after­ noon, June 6th at 2.00 p.m. Dr. Li­ onel Stevenson, Ontario Veterinary College, will address this meeting and all farmers in the district are invited to be in attendance. Small Blaze-at Foundry On Tuesday afternoon the fire bri­ gade received their second call of the day. This time to the Western Foundry. Some paper was being burned in the office stove, sparks or flying pieces of paper from, the chim­ ney fell on the corner of the office roof and started a blaze. It was quickly extinguished and little dam­ age resulted. PORT ELGIN PLAY HERE SATURDAY First Bruce League Home Game Here Saturday. The first home game in the Bruce League will be played Saturday after­ noon this week at 3 o'clock at the Town Park when the Hurons take on Port Elgin Sailors. These two teams are great rivals and both teams have had plenty of practice and ate ready to stage a snappy game. Do not miss this opening game. Be on deck and start the season off with a bang. These two teams will play at Port to-day (Wednesday). The Hurons went to Port Elgin on Saturday but the game did not get under way as a very heavy rain about an hour be­ fore starting time made the field a sea of mttd. The game at Port will start at 5.30. » LEGION RALLY WAS LARGE LY ATTENDED Col. Hj R. Alley, President of the Provincial Command, Was Guest Speaker. , About 250 veterans of Zone 10 of the Canadian Legion B.E.S.L., gath­ ered here on Friday night for the largest Zone Rally that this district has ever had. The meeting was held in the Town Hall and the special speaker was Col. H. R. Alley, Pres­ ident of the Provincial Command. Zone Commander Kenneth Weaver, presided over the meeting and the visitors were welcomed by Comrade George Williams, President of the local Post. Col. Alley gave an address on the purpose of the Legion and the object­ ives that the Provincial Executive have set in front of them. He stated that Ontario was made up of 30 zones and 263 posts. The main purpose of the Legion, he said, was the welfare of ex-service­ men and the dependents of those who. are with us no more. The Legion has this always in mind and are constant­ ly working for this objective and are meeting with much success. The main reason more has not been ac­ complished is that many veterans do not belong to the Legion. He said no legislation is on the statute books today that affects the veterans or the dependents of the war dead that has not been inspired by the Legion, He told of such accomplishments as the War Service Act .and aid secured for Imperial veterans. This work must go on so long as there is need and the Legion must do it, he said. The duty of the Legion, he said, was to keep in the minds of the peo­ ple of the country the memory of the things that were done and how they were done. All who read the paper, etc., can intelligently understand that the institution under which we live in freedom is in serious danger to­ day. We fought, he said, for what we loved and to protect against an out­ side threat of our homes, farm lands, etc., but much more the right to speak our mind and choose our leaders, trial by jury and free press. These are the things we have kept and maintained for our people. It is time to. remind people that freedom has been won ov­ er a long period and we must strive to keep it. Clever thinking men are out to upset this freedom and we must protect these fundamentals. We have a clear right, he said, to let the people know of this threat. Why was it some were struck down and not us, he said. We were chosen for life and, as General Currie said, They served to death,, why not we? Our duty did not stop with the war. We have a clear-cut vision which we must discharge, leadership in public service for the common good. We should take a. definite stand to show our people that ex-servicemen are good citizens and good subjects. We should give, he said, some worthwhile leadership to the coming generation. Influence the young peo­ ple giving them the idea of their priv­ ileges as good citizens. Teach them to settle petty differences and to ac­ complish big things. A way will be found to carry this message to them. We must manage our affairs hon­ estly, clearly and in a sound business way. We must keep up the prestige of the Legion to retain our power for good, the Col. said. An enjoyable part of the program was songs by Comrades Love, of Listowel, Davis of Exeter, and Seg- us, of Goderich. Following the meeting all gather­ ed at the Armouries where the Ladies’ Auxiliary to the local Legion served a delightful lunch. Comrades Middle­ ton, of Exeter and Neil McDonald, of Kincardine, entertained during this social hour. Chimney Fire A chimney fire occurred at the home of Mr. Saift Lewis, Catherine St., at the noon hour on Tuesday. The firemen were quickly on the job but it was not necessary to use water or chemicals to extinguish the blaze* Cars Bumped Friday noon Mr, H, E. Isard’s car and McNeill’s truck from Belmore, had a slight collision on Main Street. Mr. Isard was backing his car from in front of his store and the truck was proceeding north. Mr. Isard’s car was damaged back of the rear door and the hinge of the door broken. The truck was hot damaged. No one was injured.