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L.O.L. DECORATION
SERVICE HELD
Rev. E. O. Gallaher Gave the Address
The annual Decoration Service of
L.O.L. No. 794 was held on Sunday
afternoon. The brethren met at the
lodge rooms and proceeded to the
Cemetery in cars.
The service was in charge of the
Master, Graham Wray. Dr. R. L.
• Stewart lead in the responsive read
ing of the Scripture lesson and Bro.
T. J. McLean, the Secretary, read the
names of the departed brothers and
sisters. The mound was then decor-
.ated with flowers in memory of the
departed.
The address was given by Rev, E.
O. Gallaher, Rector of St. Paul’s
Church who is also Deputy Grand
Chaplain of Ontario West. He chose
for his subject “Killing the. Spirit of
Intensified Humanism." He pointed
out that the pioneers of our country
gave themselves to a cause, nothing
else mattered. They believed having
given themselves to it God would give
them strength to see it through. We
must follow their example, he said,
By dedication to a high and holy
■commission 'that spurns desire for
wealth and criminal ease, by the spirit
of magnaminity and self-s^acrifice.
Step out on Labor Day in stylish
Fall Shoes from Greer’s Shoe Store.
Purchased Business at Port Rowan
Mr. Leslie Clarke, who has been
■employed by Mr. A. J. Walker for
the past four years, has purchased a
Furniture and Undertaking business
•at Eort Rowan. He left on Monday
to assume proprietorship of the busi
ness. “Les" has made many friends
who will be sorry that he is leaving
1>ut wish him every success at Port
Rowan.
OBITUARY
Mrs. Frank R. Howson "
One of Wingham's most highly
xespected citizens and a life-long res
ident of this community passed on to
her reward with the death of Laur
etta Wellwood, beloved wife of Frank
R. Howson, at the family residence,
Minnie St., Sunday afternoon, August
28th. Mrs. Howson • was taken ill
about a month ago and two weeks
.ago she underwent a serious opera
tion in Toronto General Hospital.
The Monday prior to her death she
was brought home but gradually
weakened until death brought relief.
The deceased, who was in her 51st
year, was born at Fordyce, West Wa-
wanosh, daughter of the late Mr. and
Mrs. William Wellwood. The family
moved to Wingham to reside in 1905
and Mrs.'Howson has been a resident
here since that time. In December,
1912, she wa's married to her now be
reft husband.
Mrs. Howson was a member of
Wingham United Church and took a
very active interest in its affairs. She
was a member of the Women’s Mis
sionary Society having served as pres
ident of this organization. She also
took a great part in Sunday School
work and was a teacher for many
years. For a long time she was a
member of the choir. Another organ
ization in which she was very inter
ested was the W.C.T.U. Mrs. How
son was a truly Christian woman and
her absence in the church in our
community will be greatly felt.
She leaves to mourn her passing
besides her husband, two sons, Wil
liam Frederick and Frank Ross. She
is also survived by five sisters tnd two
brothers, Mrs. Arthur Kent, Vancouv
er, B.C.; Miss Caroline Wellwood,,
missionary at Chun King, W. China,
where she has labored for 31 years;
Miss Elizabeth Wellwood, New-York;
Mrs. James Tigert, Hamilton; Mrs.
R. J. McKenzie, Boissevaih, Man.;
Robert G., Winnipeg, and Wilbert of
town. One brother, Dr. J. A, Well
wood, of Calgary, predeceased her as
did oue sister, Mrs. George Webb,
West Wawanosh.
The funeral was held from her late
residence, Tuesday afternoon. The
service was Conducted by Rev, J. F»
'Anderson, her pastor, assisted by Rev.
Griffin Thompson, of Hamilton. Mrs.
W. B. McCool sang “Fight the Good
Fight.” The flower bearers were
young men of the Triple V Bible
Class and young meh of the Sunday
School.
The pallbearers were: Either Wil
kinson, Charles Lloyd, E, S. Cope
land, R. A. Coutts, W. B, McCool and
Benson Crulkshank.
Interment took place in Wingham
Cemetery. ’ . ,
LEGION PICNIC
GREAT SUCCESS
Wingham and Kincardine Branches
Combined for This Fine Outing,
At Kincardine
The annual picnic of the Wingham
and Kincardine Posts of the Canadian
Legion was held at Kincardine on
Wednesday afternoon last week, This
annual party was well attended and
a most enjoyable time was reported.
Race Results
Boys, 6 and under, Harold Bish,"
Jno. Stone, Robt. Sinnamon; girls 6
and under, Nina Kincaid, Delora
Scott, Barbara Templeman; boys 6 to
8, Ralph Seddon, Kenneth Hingston,
Jack Kincaid; girls 6 to 8, Frances
Henry, Florence Haines, Irene Bish;
boys 8 to 11, Jimmy Turner, George
Towne, Ted Bailey; girl 8 to 11, El
izabeth Kincaid, Mary Prentice, Geor
gina Stanley; boys 11 to 14, Art Hall,
Leslie Turner, Albert Scott; girls 11
to 14, Jocelyn Bagshaw, Ruth Harris,
Grace Hingston; girls 15 and over,
Victoria Robertson, Toots Westell,
Mary Sinnamon; boys 15 and over,
Ben Johnson, Bill Sturdy, De Miller;
Veterans, Dick Stone, Wilton Bell,
O. Westell; veterans’ wives, Mrs. L.
Hingston, Mrs. F. Seddon, Mrs. A.
Forbes; Grandfathers, FI. Browne, H.
Howard, Geo. Williams; Grandmoth
ers, Mrs. Lennox, Mrs. H. Browne,
Mrs. H. Howard; Shoe race, J. R.
Turner, S. W. Ottman, Dick Stone;
ladies’ shoe race, Mrs. L. Hingston,
Mrs. A. Forbes, Mrs. D. Kennedy;
ladies’ Auxiliary, Mrs. F. Seddon,
\Mrs. D. Kennedy, Mrs. H. Browne.
The Legion members extended
their sincere appreciation to the fol
lowing for prize contributions: FI. E.
Isard, D. Rae & Son, Machan Bros.,
Selrit,e Store, Shelager’s Store, O.
Haselgrove, Walker Store, H. Camp
bell, Hanna & Co., J. Mason & Son,
Dominion Store, T. Y. Smith, Merle-
ley’s Garage, McAvoy’s Drug Store,
Buchanan Hardware, Red Front Gro
cery, King’s, Greer’s Shoe Store,
Queen’s Coffee Shop, McKibbon’s
Drug Store, F. Sturdy, W. R. Ham-’
iliton, 'Ed. Williams, Williams’ Jew-
elery, R. A. Currie, Mundy’s Grocery,
Mitchell’s Meat Market, H. Browne,
Homuth & Bennett, Miller & Co., A.
J. Walker, J. O. Habkirk, Advance-
Times, T. Field & Co., A. Peebles, W.
Henderson, Willis Shoe Store, Dr. W.
A. McKibbon.
Bowled at Kincardine
Three pairs of bowlers represented
the local bowling club at Kincardine
Annual Scotch Doubles Tournament
on Wednesday last week. D. B. Por
ter and R. S. Hetherington won fifth
prize with 3 wins plus 24—41.
Lady Bowlers Won Prizes
On Wednesday last week four rinks
of ladies’ trebles took part in a tour
nament at Lucknow. The rink of
Mrs. E. Webster, Mrs. D. Rae, Mrs.
E. R. Harrison, won 2nd prize. At
Paisley on Tuesday last week four
ladies’ rinks also took part in trebles.
Mrs. A. W. Irwin, Mrs. E. Webster,
Mrs. D. Rae won fourth prize.
IAN MacLEOD TO
GO TO BRIGHTON
Popular Agricultural Representative
of Huron County Since 1929 Being
, Transferred to Northumberland
Ian MacLeod, agricultural repre
sentative for Huron County for the
last nine years, was officially notified
Friday of his transfer to Northumber
land County. The transfer, which
comes in the nature of a promotion
for Huron’s popular representative, is
to take place the second week in Sep
tember.
Mr. MacLeod, whose new head
quarters will be in Brighton, will be
succeeded by James Shearer, who has
been principal of the Kemptville Ag
ricultural College for the last four
years. Prior to that he was agricul
tural representative for Peel County.
He and Mr, MacLeod graduated the
same year from the CXA.C. at Guelph,
Mr, Shearer takes over his position
Sept 1 and Mr. MacLeod will leave
on Sept. 12. 5
At Brighton, Mr, MacLeod will suc
ceed A, H. Martin, who is being
transferred to the headquarters of
fice in Toronto as assistant to R> S.
Duncan, director of the Agricultural
Representatives’ Branch of the De
partment of Agriculture,
Mr. MacLeod has been very pop
ular throughout the county and the
splendid work he has done in this
county since he took over his duties
in 1929 have been greatly appreciated.
RECORD ENTRY AT
MIXED DOUBLES
49 Pairs Enjoyed Twilight Thursday
Evening
BIG DAY HERE
ON LABOR DAY
Lions Club Frolic Will Be Gala Af
fair
ZONE LEGION
SERVICE SEPT, 11th
Rev, George P, Duncan Will Preach
at Drumhead Service at Kincardine
MR. C. KINGAN
HONORED BY FRIENDS
Presentation and Dinner Held Satur
day Evening
The Bowling Greens were the
scene of great activity on Thursday
evening when there were forty-nine
entries for the mixed doubles. This
is the largest entry for this event in
some years, The entries were: Brus
sels 4, Teeswater 6, Walkerton 4,
Goderich 3, Seaforth 2, local 30.
The winners were: 1st, Miss Sara
MacLean and H. Cummings, 3 wins
plus 26; 2nd, Mrs. F. Sturdy and C,
Adams, 3 wins plus 20; 3rd, Mr. and
Mrs. W. H. French, 3 wins plus 19;
4th, Mr. and Mrs. E, R. Harrison, 3
wins plus 16; 5th, Mrs. W. VanWyck
and W. A. Miller, 3 wins plus 14; 6th,
Mr, and Mrs. Geo. Williams, 3 wins
plus 10; 7th, Mr. and Mrs. F. Field,
Teeswater, 3 wins plus 7; Sth, Mr.
and Mrs. G. Semple, Walkerton, 2
wins plus 19; 9th, D. A. Rann and
partner, Brussels, 2 wins plus 18.
Schools Open Tuesday, Sept. 6th
The summer holidays have passed
and on Tuesday next, Sept. 6th; the
children will once more trudge up the
hill to school. The students got a
break this year their summer holiday
being a little longer than last year.
Car Collided with Bicycle
On Friday evening about 6 p.m.
the C.N.R, express truck, driven by
Charles Chittick, and a bicycle ridden
by Gordon Moir, collided in front of
Jack Reavie’s service station. The bi
cycle was badly damaged but Gordon
got off with a few scratches and a
shaking up. #
Engagement Announcement
Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Taylor, Belgrave,
Ont, announce the marriage of their
daughter, Florence Lenore, to Mr.
David Alexander Murray, son of Mr.
and Mrs. Alex. Murray, of Walton,
Ont., Monday, Sept. 5th. The cere
mony will take place in St. Andrew’s
Presbyterian Church, Wingham. A
reception will be held at the home of
the bride’s parents.
Sets New Speed Record
Capt. George E. T. Eyston, Eng
land, fired his black racing car,
“Thunderbolt”, over the flats at Bon
neville Salt Flats, Utah, Saturday at
345.49 miles an hour, hoisted his own
world land speed record 34.07 an hour
and set the scene for an unparalleled
speed duel. Eyston, jubilant over
breaking his mark of 311.42 miles an
hour on the same course last Novem
ber.
Goderich Lions Raised $1700
More than $1,700 was raised for
crippled children’s work in Huron
County, it was announced at the car
nival and frolic of the Goderich Lions
Club marking the culmination of a
three-month campaign. This is an in
crease of $500 over last year. There
were over 1,600 present when the
draw was made. Miss Kathleen Fox,
L'tican merchant, was winner of the
main prize, an automobile.
May Be Ball Game Saturday
If the Hurons get by Wiarton to
day (Wednesday) which they should,
they will be Bruce League “C”
Champions. Hanover won the Bruce
“B” Championship last Saturday from
Owen Sound. The Jocal executive are
making an effort to have the first
game of the League Championship
series played here Saturday, but, as
the Hurons have to go on in “C” O.
B.A.A. if they win at Wiarton, all
arrangements are in the air at pres
ent.
Accepts Position in Toronto^U
Mr. Jack Herd, who has been with
Hanna & Co, here, for the past four
and one-half years, has accepted a po
sition with Jack Fraser’s Gents’ Fur
nishing and Clothing Store, Danforth
and Pape Ave., Toronto.! He will as
sume his new duties the latter part of
next week, after taking a short vaca
tion. Jack attended High School here
prior to entering Hanna’s store and
during his residence here has been a
very popular young man. He took a
very active part in the Triple V Class
and is a past president of this organi
zation. He was also musical director
of the class and organized the class
choir and officiated at the organ for
their presentations. For some months
he has been organist at St. Andrew’s
Presbyterian Church, Jacjc also took
a' leading part .in many other activit
ies and he will be greatly missed. On
behalf of his many friends we .wish
him every success.
Full Day Program with Entertain
ment for All.
All is set for the biggest day’s en
tertainment that Wingharn has had in
years. No doubt people from the sur
rounding district and towns will be
here in full force and for a change
Wingham citizens will be able to en
joy a holiday at home.
A Band Concert Sunday evening at
11 p.m. starts the doings and a Mid-
Night Dance .will be held in the Ar
ena immediately following 12.15 a.m.
The music will be peppy as it will
be furnished by Johnny Prior’s Dance
Band, of Toronto.
The morning program includes a
Golf o Tournament at the Alps Golf
Course at 9.30 and a Tennis Tourna
ment at the same hour at the courts
in Horticultural Park.
Softball in the Afternoon
The afternoon special is a Ladies’
Softball Tournament at the Park at
2 o’clock. Four outstanding teams
will take part: Rexalls Championship
Team of Toronto, Owen Sound
Greys, Stratford Silverwood’s Maids
and Harriston Packers. These are all
outstanding teamp and the park
should be filled tci capacity for this
great tourney. ®
There will also fie a Bowling Tour
nament of Rinks 1.30 o’clock.
Street CarniVal at Night
The Carnival wall get under way
at 6.30 with a ik|onster Parade of
Bands, Children’s Pets, Calithumpians
etc. This parade will start from the
Town Park at 6.3Q. Good prizes for
each event.
A concert you will be sure to enjoy
includes Rex Sloco'mbe, Magician and
Accordian player; Gallante, The Com
edy Juggler; Grantos, Slack Wire Ar
tist and Clare Rouse with a novelty
musical act. There ,will also be games
of skill and other tjoncessions. Frolic
and fun for all. *
Are You Lucky?
Tickets for prize drawings are on
sale by all club members and will al
so be’ on sale during the big day. The
draw will - be made at 10,30 Frolic
Night. The prizes are a Shirley Tem
ple Doll dressed in fifty $1.00 bills
and a Charlie McCarthey doll dress
ed in twenty-five $1.00 bills.
Free Draw
Tickets will be given away free by
merchants of town for a draw that
will' take place at 7.15- p.m. and 8.15
p.m. the night of the Frolic. The
winners at each draw will receive a
$5.00 bill. You must be present to
win either of these prizes and the
lucky coupon must be presented with
in five minutes after the draw is
made.
Dancing Closes the Day
The Frolic will close with two big
dances. Music will be supplied by
Johnny Prior’s Toronto Dance Band
and the Hill Billies, Bill, Pete and
Shorty.
Do not miss this great day. Plan
to attend. The proceeds are in aid of
the Crippled Children and Commun
ity Welfare.
In case of rain the Carnival will be
held in the Arena.
Shoes that are “fortified”, leather
applied on suede where the most wear
comes. See them at Greer’s Shoe
Store.
Motorist Fined
Wallace Matthews was fined $25
and costs and his permit suspended
two months when he appeared before
Magistrate Makins here on a reckless
driving charge. The case was sequel
to a crash near Belmore.
Cut Arm on Scythe
While cutting weeds on Wednes
day afternoon last week Mr. Henry
Allen cut his right arm. Five stitches
were required to close the wound
which was about six inches long. We
are pleased to report the injury is
healing nicely.
MARRIED i
Sinnamon - MacDonald
The marridge of Jean May Mac
Donald, daughter of Mrs.\ J, Studwick,
Toronto, and granddaughter of Mr.
David MacDonald, Wingham, to Wil
liam Kenneth Sinnamon, eldest son
of Mr, and Mrs. Hugh Sinnamon,
Minnie St., Wingham, took plate in
Toronto, ofi Saturday, Aug. 27, 1938;
Working with zone officials, Can
adian Legion- members of Kincardine
are making preparations for the, an
nual zone drum-head service which
will be held at Kincardine September
11. Capt. the Rev. George P. Dun
can, of Toronto, formerly of Strat
ford and actively connected with vet
erans’ organizations, will be the
speaker. The march past and decor
ation of the cenotaph are planned.
Legion branches will be represented
from Walkerton, Port Elgin, Kincar
dine, Wingham, Exeter, Goderich,
Mitchell, Clinton, Seaforth, Brussels,
Listowel and Harriston.
Dance in Belgrave
Friday, Sept, 2nd. Jack Ernest’s
Orchestra. Admission 25c,
Bowled at London
/Messrs. A. M. Crawford and W. A.
Miller '’ attended the Thistles’ Clubs
Annual Singles Tournament at Lon
don on Saturday.'1
Passed Examinations •
Miss Norma Coutts was successful
in passing her final examinations for
her permanent first class teacher’s
certificate at Queen’s University,
Kingston, summer school.
Home From Hospital
The many friends of Mr. J. H.
Christie will be pleased to know that
he returned from St. Michael’s Hos
pital, Toronto, on Sunday. He is rest
ing comfortably at the home of his
son-in-law, Mr. W. B. McCool.
Falling Beam Injured Farmer
Oliver McCharles, Ashfield Town
ship farmer, received painful head in
juries requiring several stitches to
close when a beam fell in the barn
and struck him. He was hauling in
grain at the time.%
In London Hospital
Mr. Wilfred Reid, East Wawanosh,
was taken to Victoria Hospital, Lon
don, Thursday evening last week. It
is expected that he will undergo an
operation this week. On behalf of his
many friends we wish him a speedy
recovery.
Irish Pass Up Social Credit
Social Credit will not work, con
cluded the Irish Commission on
banking currency and credit after ex
amination of various schemes assoc
iated with the names of Major C. H.
Douglas and others which were sub
mitted to the commission as suitable
for Eire.
Fall Fatal to Kincardine Woman
Miss Frances McDonald, Kincard
ine resident, died in Kincardine Gen
eral Hospital Saturday from injuries
received earlier in the day in a fall
down the cellar steps of her home.
Miss McDonald, yho was in her 52nd
year, had not been in good health, so
that she failed to survive shock and
fractures received when she slipped
on the cellar steps. Burial took place
Monday in Ripley Cemetery.
Manion May' Seek London Seat
Unconfirmed reports on Parliament
Hill indicated that Hon. Dr. R. J.
Manion, Conservative leader, would
seek a seat in the House of Commons
by running in the London by-election,
which probably will be held in the
late fall. The other Ontario vacancy
is in Waterloo South but it wfcs rum
ored that Dr. Manion would contest
the London constituency which has
been Conservative since 1907,
Bride-To-Be Showered
Complimenting Miss Amelia Mac
Donald, a bride-elect of September,
about thirty-five of her friends met
at the home of Mrs. J. W. Dodd, on
Shuter St., on Tuesday of last week
and presented her with a beautiful
shower of ivory and red kitchen uten
sils, including almost every useful ar
ticle required. The house was gaily
decorated with a profusion of glads
and phlox, while the archway and
chair where the guest of honor was
placed, were especially decorated for
the purpose. The gifts having all been
opened and exhibited, Miss MacDon
ald, in a few well chosen words,
thanked all the ladies for the very
splendid shower given her after which
all enjoyed a very pleasant social
hour together anti a delightful lunch
eon was served by the hostess assist
ed by Mrs. Geo. Boyd, Mrs. N. Rin-
toul, Mrs. A. Cotiltes, Misses Ruby
Newman, Alberta McMurray and
Mabel Johnson.
A complimentary banquet and pre
sentation wits held Saturday evening
at the Queen’s Coffee Shop in honor
of Mr, Cecil Kingan, accountant of
the Canadian Bank of Commerce, who
left town on Monday to take over
more important’s duties in the bank’s
organization at Toronto.
About thirty business men of the
town assembled at 6.45 and after
luncheon Mr. W. H. French acted as
Chairman of the gathering, Mr. J. R.
Spittai, of the Dominion Bank led in
several songs and Mr. French paid
Mr. Kingan his compliments upon his
services during his nine years with
the bank here. He then called upon
Mayor John Hanna who reviewed Mr.
Kingan’s many good qualities as a
citizen and presented him with a
dressing gown and a pair of house
shoes on behalf of the gathering.
Mr. Kingan replied stating that he
came to town without knowing any
one and during his nine years’ he had
made many friends. He recalled that
many of his earlier acquaintances had
passed on but now the younger gen
eration were taking hold and he felt
that many good citizens were left to
carry on for the future. He apprec
iated his experiences gained from
contacts with the different town peo
ple and also the many contacts made
with rural folk, all of which broaden
ed his experience and he felt this
would help him greatly in the future
in his work. He thanked the gather
ing. '
Mr. French then called upon Mr,
Blackwood, present manager of the
Canadian Bank of Commerce to say
a few words. Mr. Blackwood based
his remarks upon a quotation, “I have
passed this way.” He felt that this
applied to this occasion and felt that
Mr. Kingan had left his mark on the
town. He complimented Mr. Kingan
upon his broad knowledge of world
conditions and felt that he would
make good progress in his new en
vironment.
Mr. French then called upon W. A.
Galbraith, Town Clerk, to read a let
ter to be presented to Mr. Kingan
on behalf of the Town Council and
citizens.
Dr. Connell was called upon to ad
dress Mr. Kingan and present to him
for Mrs. Kingan a silver cake dish
as a token of the esteem of her local
friends.
Dr. Geo. Ross then read a letter
from the Town Council and citizens
expressing appreciation of Mrs. King
an’s interest in town institutions and
her fine talent in singing.
Mr. Spittai led in singing “For He’s
a Jolly Good Fellow” and the meeting
closed with the singing of “Auld
Lang Syne."
WINGHAM COUPLE
SO YEARS MARRIED
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Breen Celebrat
ed Their Golden Wedding Anni
versary.
VA quiet family gathering was held
at the home of Mr. and Mrs, Robert
Breen, Shuter Street, on Wednesday
last when they celebrated their gold
en wedding anniversary,,’ Mrs. Breen,
formerly Mary Anne Wray, was born
at Chatsworth, Ontario, and was a
daughter of the late Mr, and Mrs.
James Wray, of Turnberry, Mr.
Breen was born at Darlington and,
was a son of the late Mr, and Mrs,
Robert Breen, of town. They were
married in Harriston, on August 24th,.
1888. They had a family of eight
children, five sons and three daugh
ters: William G., Aylmer; James, o£
Wingham; Robert J., of Turnberry;
Mrs. G. Love, Chatsworth; Mrs. B.
H. Miller, Detroit; Mrs, R. G. Gan
nett, Wingham; Sanderson, of Lon
don; W. Wray passed away in 1931
as the result of an accident. They
have nineteen ^grandchildren and one
great-grandchild, They received many
beautif-ul flowers and gifts from their
neighbours and friends. We wish
them many more years of happiness.
School Shoes—For the Growing
Giris and Misses—Real Values at
Greer’s Shoe Store.
Speckled Trout Season Extended '*!«■
Open season for speckled trout is to-
be extended to September 15 through
out the province, D. J. Taylor, deputy
minister of game and fisheries, an
nounced recently.
Stores Open Wednesday Next Week
As Monday next, Sept. 5th, is Lab
or Day, and a holiday, the stores in
Wingham will not observe the Wed
nesday half-holiday next week. Keep
this in mind, the stores will be open
all day Wednesday next week.
BELMORE GROUP
INSTITUTE GUESTS
Splendid Programme Presented
The August meeting of the Wo
men’s Institute was held in the Coun
cil Chamber on Thursday afternoon
with thirty-one members present. The
Wingham branch entertained the Bel
more ladies. After the opening exer
cises and business period a piano solo
by Mrs. Corrigan, of Belmore, was
much enjoyed. Miss K. Pringle then
gave a very interesting paper on
“Canning, Jams and Jellies”. Mrs.
MacLean, of Belmore, then favored
with a reading. After community
singing there was a good response
to the Roll Call “A Hot Supper. Dish.”
Mrs. D. Hutcheson then gave a de
monstration of “The Glorified Shep
herd's Pie.”
It was decided to hold the Septem
ber meeting one week earlier, on Sep
tember 22nd, instead of 29th, owing
to the Area Convention being held at
Listowel on the 27th and 28th. tMrs.
W. J. Henderson was appointed as a
delegate to the convention, Mrs. D.
Hutcheson was appointed as local
leader to attend the 3-day short
course on Glove-Making to be held
at Londesboro. Mrs. A, Coutts gave
a paper on Washing Wool Blankets.
After the National Anthem, lunch was
served by the hostesses, Mrs, J. West,
Mrs, G. Gannett, Mrs. W. Fraser,
OBITUARY
—————• > ; .
Adeline (Lina) Barber
This community was greatly shock
ed when word was received that
Adeline (Lina) Barber, Toronto, dau
ghter of Mrs. Charles Barber, Leo
pold Street, had passed away in Tor
onto General Hospital. On Monday
of last week -while at her work as
milliner she pricked her finger with a
needle. The injured member became
quite sore and while being treated
blood poisoning developed. On Fri
day she was taken to the hospital for
further treatment and her condition,
was not considered serious. On Mon
day her condition took a sudden turn,
and she passed on late that evening.
Miss Barber was born in Wingham
and received her education here later
training as a milliner. She was en
gaged in this business at Sarnia, Lon
don, Kingston and Owen Sound, but
for the past number of years has been
with S. Godfrey, wholesale milliners,
Toronto. Miss Barber was of a bright
and happy disposition and will be
mourned by a large circle of friends
not only here but in the various cit
ies in which she has lived. She was
a member of the Unted Church.
Surviving besides her mother are,
one brother and five sisters, C. A.
Barber, Mayor of Chilliwack, B.C.,
and publisher of the Chilliwack Pro
gress; Mrs. R. D. Mason, of town;
Mrs. (Rev.) G. I. Campbell, Ottawa;
Miss Ann M. Barber and Miss Flor
ence L. Barber, of Toronto, and Miss
Minnie, at home.
The remains are resting at the
home of. her mother, Leopold St.,
from where the funeral will be held
at 2 p.m. on Thursday afternoon, Sep
tember 1st. The service will be con
ducted by Rev. J. F. Anderson, pastor
of Wingham United Church. Inter
ment in Wingham Cemetery.
Mrs. Will Hall
Following an illness which lasted
nearly two years, death claimed ait
esteemed resident in the person of
Mary Grace Paul, wife of Mr. Will
Hall, at their home in Brussels on
Friday, August 26th. Mrs. Hall was
born in Morris -Township, near
Browntown, the eldest daughter of
the late Mr. and Mrs. Samways Paul
and granddaughter of the late Rev*
Richard Paul, a pioneer Methodist
minister of this district.
She moved to Blucvalc with her
parents when a young girl where she
continued to live until her marriage
a few years ago when she moved to
Brussels,
She is survived by her husband and.
two sisters, Mrs. James Hayes, Pitts
burg, Penn., and Mrs. Thomas Field*
Kincardine.
The funeral service was held from
the Rahn Funeral Parlours, Brussels,
on Sunday afternoon, conducted by
Rev, Mr, Mahoney, ■ pastor of the
United Church, interment took places
in Brussels Cemetery,