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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1938-11-24, Page 1With Which Is Amalgamated The Corrie Vidette and Wroxeter News. Single Copies Five Cents WINGHAM, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 24th, 1938 ie Subscriptions $2.00 Per Year PUPILS WILL PRESENT CONCERT THIS WEEK Public School Annual Concert Thurs­ day and Friday Evenings This Week The usual annual treat, the Public School concert, will be staged in the Town Hall, Thursday and Frdiay -evenings this week, The presenta­ tions will start at 8.15 p, m. sharp. Reserved seat plan at McKibbon’s Drug Store. Advance notices of the concert state that the concert this year will be the best yet, however if the child ren do as well as they have in the past everyone will be greatly plaesed. Do not miss this annual treat. The pupils ably assisted by the teaching­ staff, have been practising faithfully for this production. Do your part by attending. The concert is divided into two parts this year. The first part is.tak- tn by Grades 1, 2, 3 and 4. Grade one will present a singing game, “The Sleeping Beeauty.” Grade 2 and 3 will supply a 60 piece Rhythm Band. Many new instruments • have been -added this year and this alone is well worth going to see and hear. The band will play Heigh Ho, Humores­ que, Sylvia, The more we are togeth­ er. Grade 4 will present a Butterfly Trill and Chorus, a most pleasing feature. ■ The second part of the program is a 3 act Operetta “Tom Sawyer” adapted from Mark Twain’s book. The cast of 23 characters from grade VIII will be assisted by a chorus of 90 voices from the 4 senior grades. Special stage settings and lighting •effects have been raranged. Every­ body knows the story of Tom Sawyer and his friend Huck Finn. Now is your opportunity to see them on the stage along with the many other Mark Twain characters. TO HOLD FREE CHEST CLINIC A free chest clinic will be held at Wingham GeneraT'Hospital on Nov. •30, Dec. 1st and probably Dec. 2nd. There is no charge'. This service is absolutely free. Stop Foot Aches and Pains—Call at Greer’s Shoe Store Thursday, Dec. 1st. Read Ad. Back from the North Ukulele Bill nad his Hjll Billy troupe, who entertained in this dis­ trict last winter and who have been in Northern Ontario all summer and fall, returned to Wingham on Friday morning. Truck Breaks Off Pole A truck from Zurich loaded with five tons of wheat for the mills in Wroxeter, skidded on the slippery road opposite St. John’s Anglican Church, Brussels, and broke off a hydro pole. This put the residential part of the town* in darkness, until the hydro crew from Clinton, repaired the break. Free Trip to Ottawa Miss Etta Belle MacDonald, Luck­ now, high school student, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John MacDonald, is the winner of the free trip to Ot­ tawa given by W. R. Tomlinson, M. P. for Bruce. . The result of the vot­ ing of students was announced on Thursday. Standing* in studies at school also counted. The trip will be in February while Federal Govern­ ment is in sessino. All expenses are paid and the winner is to be guest of Mr. and Mrs. Tomlinson. . ...... . . .. * CURLERS HELD THEIR ANNUAL MEETING All enthusiastic meeting of the Huron Curling Club was held in their club rooms on Friday evening. Plans were made for an active season. The dub Will take out a membership in the Ontario Curling Association. The following officers were elected for the ensuing year: x President-—J. A, Wilson. Vice-Pres.—‘J. J. Evans. ■Sec’y-Treas.—Dr, A. W. Irwin. Bonspiel Committee-—J» P* McKib- bon, D. Rae, T. H. Gibson, J. Mason, George Orvis, Jitney- Committee—J. Murray, T. H. Gibson, Ed. Small, J. A. Wilson, Entertainment Committee — Win. Gray, H. Diamond, Wm, Elliott, M. Roberts, George Orvis. Ticket Committee—J, A. Wilson, J, Murray, George Or6vis, J. P, Mc­ Kibbon, Wm. Elliott. PRESBYTERY MISSION CIRCLES MET HERE Guest Speaker Was Miss Evelyn Fol­ lett, of the Dominion Board A very enjoyable and inspirational gathering was held in the basement of'Wingham United Church on Fri­ day evening, Nov. 18th, when about one hundred®girls and women met for the annual Supper Rally of the Mis­ sion Circles, affiliated C.G.I.T. groups and Evening Auxiliaries of Huron Presbyterial. The" members of the Wingham Ev­ ening Auxiliary deserve credit for the splendid supper they served as well as for the decorating of th.e tables, which were arranged banquet fash­ ion, and which were attractive with candles, atuumn flowers and fruits. ■Mrs. A, W. Gardiner, of Egmond- ville, President of the Presbyterial, presided during the evening, while Mrs. R. E. MacKenzie of Egmond- ville, led, the -Sing-Songs. The litera­ ture secretary, (Mrs. F. J. Beechley, of Seaforth-, introduced some new lit­ erature including a book of Bible Stories written in modern language by Rev. Malcolm,, and also a pamph­ let about Christmas Festivities in other lands. Miss’ Pearl Wood, of Exeter, delighted everyone with a beautiful solo. The guest speaker for, the evening was Miss Evelyn Follett, Mission Circle Secretary of the Dominion Board. Miss Follett, with her pleas­ ing personality and humorous man­ ner, proved to be a most interesting speaker. She chose as the theme of her talk the words of Christ to Thomas, “Behold my hands!” She' dealt with three kinds of hands: the hand ’of friendship, the hand of the physician, and the hands of the Sav­ iour of the World. In discussing these, she describde a Mothers’ Camp held each summer, and composed to a large extent of women and children from the Church of All Nations, showing how much the hand of friendship means to our new Canad­ ians. She -also told'of the marvellous work of Dr. Sundar G'aikw.od of In­ dia and of Dr. Victoria Cheung of China. In conclusion, she pointed out that what relajy matters is what use we have made fo our hands. If we have done our best all will be justifi­ ed. After votes of thanks were tender­ ed to Miss Follett, Miss Wood and the ladies of Wingham, another Rally was brought to a close with the use of the National Anthem. Rubbers and Rubber Boots—Best Values at Greer’s. Baby Band Entertained A very pleasant afternoon was spent in Wingham .United Church on Monday when the members of the Baby Band and their mothers were entertained at the annual graduation of members of the Baby Band into the Mission Band. Over 100 child­ ren and their friends were present. The tea table was decorated in the colors of the Baby Band, pink and blue, with pink flowers and candles. Each graduating child wore a band of pink and blue crepe paper and on the platform was a white gate trim- 4jned with the same colors. The Scrip­ ture waS read by Annie Shiell and the opening prayer taken by Ruth Burg­ man. Mrs. Greer spoke a few words of greeting from the Woman’s Mis­ sionary Society, Mrs. J. F. Anderson explained the use of the gift boxes and Mrs. Geo. Howson told a story of childhood in other lands. A. chor­ us by the Mission Band was followed by a reading from Mrs. VanWyck. Mrs. W. F. Burgman, leader of the Baby Band, after telling of her work among the children, called the grad­ uating class to the platform and pre­ sented them with certificates, Mar­ ion Irwin, Mary Crawford, Jacqueline Currie, Lois Burchill, Alice Laidlaw, Billy Pollock, John Arthur, Ryamond Merkley, Billy Justason. Members of the Mission Band then formed an arch, the white gate was opened and ■ the r graduating children passed on through into the Mission Band where they were welcomed with a song and presented with pins by Mrs. G. How­ son, Supt, of the Mission Band. Af­ ter the closing prayer by Marjorie French, lunch was served by memb­ ers of the W.M.S, and a social hour spent. The Baby B,and is the youhg- est organization of the Woman’s Missionary Society of the United Church, and under the leadership of Mrs. Burgman has a membership of thirty-five. MISSION BANDS HELD RALLY HERE 200 in Attendance at Rally Held'in St. Andrew’s Church The Mission Bands of Maitland Presbytery of the Presbyterian Church in Canada held, a special meeting in St. Andrew’s Church here on Saturday, with an attendance of about 200, Members of the Teeswat- er Ba,nd conducted the devotional period. Rev. Kenneth MacLean in the absence of the W.M.S. president, welcomed the guest speaker and vis­ iting Bands. Members from Brussels, Eadies’, Kincardine, .Lucknow, South Kinloss, Whitechurch, Wingham, contributed chorus, duets, readings, musical num­ bers and exercises. The guest speaker was Miss Iris / Errey, Amkhut, India, who is home on furlough. Miss Errey, in her gra­ cious way, told of her work and the children in the M. G. Abey Memorial mission home. By the use of her own lantern slides the life and customs of the Bhil people was pictured. Artic­ les of wearjng apparel were display­ ed, Her address was very interest­ ing and instructive, Mrs. Kenneth MacLean, in a few well chosen words, moved a vote of thanks to the guest speaker, which was seconded by Mrs. J. Pollock. A dainty lunch was served and a social half hour enjoyed. NOW IN OUR NEW LOCATION The Advance-Times ndw is locat­ ed in the building formerly occupied by the Peacock Candy Cafe (next to McGee’s Floui- and Feed Store). During the latter part of last week and the first two days this jweek the transfer was made. We are ready to do business as Usual, in fact, there was but slight interruption during the change. Braided Carrots We have a novelty in our window this week that attracted much atten­ tion. It is three white carrots which have grown together in the form of a braid. They were found by George T. Currie, 12th of East Wawanosh, in his garden on Saturday. Fractured Arm Mrs. Wm. Picked fractured her arm near the wrsit on Friday. She has been attending her mother-in-law who recently suffered a stroke. On Friday Mrs. Picked placed a tray on the floor and in turning fed over it breaking her arm near1 the wrist. Riversdale Girl Killed by Shot Genevieve, the 11-year-old daught­ er of Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Scliar- bach, of Riversdale, 10 miles west of Walkerton, received fatal injuries when a shot from a rifle penetrated her head as she played with several other children at hre home. One of the young boys present in the room picked up the rifle which had been set in the room corner the day prev­ ious by Mr. Scharbach. Believing the rifle to be empty, the youth pulled the pump and then the trigger. The little girl was right in line with the shot and died instantly. Milk Products In the summer period, June to Au­ gust, 1938, 41,200,000 pounds of whole-milk products were manufact­ ured in Canada and 14,400,000 pounds of concentrated milk by-products, re-' gistering advances of approximately 14 per cent and 35 per cent respect­ ively over the' corresponding period of 1937. In the whole-milk group, the most important product was evapor­ ated milk, the output of which am­ ounted to 36,700,000 pounds, or 89 per cent of the total. The production of skim-milk powder, which ranks first among the milk' by-products, amounted to 9,700,000 pounds, repre­ senting 67 per cent of the total. HOSPITAL DONATION TEA SATURDAY For several years the Women’s Auxiliary to the Wingham General Hospital have made a house to house collection of fruit and vegetables for the hospital., This year they are hav­ ing a Donation Tea in the Council Chamber on Saturday afternoon, No­ vember 19tli and are asking for don­ ations of fruit, pickles, jam, veget- bales, etc. It is hoped that everyone will responds to this appeal. After­ noon tea will be served free of charge, 10 PLACES WILL NOMINATE FRIDAY Wingham Nominations Monday Next Eleven Huron County Municipalit­ ies will have early'nomination meet­ ings and elections, this year, These municipalities, whi’ph will have nom­ inations on November 25th and elec­ tions on December 5th, are the town­ ships of Ashfield, Colborne, Goderich, Hullett, Turnberry, East and West Wawanosh, the town of Goderich and the villages of.Hensall and Ex&t- er. Wi’ngham nominations will be held the evening of November 28th, the election date is.Dec. 5th also. The remaining thirteen municipalities will hold nomination meetings on Decem­ ber 26th and elections on January 2. In East Wawanosh Reeve Peter W. Scott will seek re-election. If el­ ected it will be his 8th term in the reeveship. He will be opposed as stated in our last issue, by Councilor Raymond Redmond. , We are informed that W. J. Stew­ art of West Wawanosh, who has held the reeveship for 12 years, plans to retire. In Turnberry there are rumors of an election but so far we understand that no person has stated they are in the. field for sure. Nomination day will tell. Attended Funeral in .Detroit Mrs. M. Fitzpatrick, Messrs. And­ rew and Frank McCromick motored to Detroit on Thursday to attend the funeral of Mrs. E. J. Lanahan, form­ erly Catherine McDonald, of Culross. Star Dance Well Attended The Annual Eastern -Star Dance held in the Armouries on Thursday night, was again an outstanding suc­ cess. The hall was beautifully decor­ ated and the attendance was large as has been the case at these annual popular affairs. The music of Nor­ man Harris and his orchestra was greatly appreciated by all present.1 Gas Escaped from-Stove Mr. L. H. Bosman had a close call from asphyxiation on Thursday even­ ing. He and his wife retired early, leaving a lid of the stove up to check the fire. Gas escaped from the stove and Mrs. R. H. Lloyd, their daugh­ ter, noticed this when she called lat­ er in the evening. She opened the doors and windows to air the house. Mr. Bosman had a severe headache from the effects of the gas. LADIES’ GROUP NOVEMBER MEETING The Evening Auxiliary of the Un­ ited Church met in the Church par­ lour on Tuesday evening, last week, for their November meeting. A fine and interesting programme was pre­ pared by Mrs. Wm. Currie and Mrs. Harry Brown and was presided over by Mrs. J. LI. Crawford. Mrs. George Flowson led in pray­ er after the opening hymn, and Psalm 72 was read in unison. Mrs. Grant McLean and Miss Evelyn Campbell then sang a very lovely duet “The Beautiful Garden of Pray­ er.” Mrs. Harry Brown conducted the first chapter of the study book “The World in Canada”, a book which deals with homo missions. She stat­ ed that just about half of Canada’s ten millions arc of British origin, the remaining 50% is made up of Europ­ eans and Asiatics. Several of these nationalities were represented by members of the Auxiliary, who told of the many contributions these peo­ ple have brought to Canada in the form of arts, crafts and culture, ser­ vice, loyalty and honour. Mrs. H. Peterson read a short pas­ sage from Matthew on Brotherliness, the theme for November. The Scrip­ ture, the story of the Prodigal Son, was read by Miss Marion Simpson, who, in her comments, emphasized the cultivation of a more brotherly feeling for the ’immigrant in our country. MissYvonne McPherson followed these comments with a very approp­ riate poem “When we pray say ‘our* —not 'mine’,” The President took charge of the business of the evening. The Temp­ erance Secretary read an article on the dangers of increased drinking during the Christmas season, which among drivers of motor vehicles, causes so many and needless acci­ dents. The meeting was closed with a hymn and the Mizpah Benediction in unison, TOWN NOMINATIONS MONDAY NEXT Councillor J, H. Crawford to Stand for Mayor Reeve Fred David­ son Will Seek Re-Election, Nominations will be held in the Town Hall, Monday evening, f<X Mayor, Reeve, Councillors, Trustees, Commissioner, Councillor J, H. Crawford is in the field fox- Mayor. It is likely he will not have any op­ position as Mayor Hanna has stated he will not seek re-election and Reeve Davdison will seek re-election to that office. Last year Councillor Crawford Stated he would be a candidate for the iMayorality this year and he has stated to the Advance-Times that he is definitely in the field. Reeve Davidson is seeking re-elec­ tion for three main reasons. 1st, he ■is a member of the County Equaliza­ tion Committee and this work will not be completed until next year. 2nd the work of paving Minnie Street was commenced this year and he is anxious to be on the job to finish this work. 3rd, for eight years he has been on the Cemetery Committee. Important work is being done levell­ ing, etc., and the Reeve would like, to carry on this work to completion. Mayor Hanna has stated that he will not seek another term as Mayor. As he was out of town the fore part of this week we could not get a state­ ment of his intentions but it is rum­ oured that he may come out for the Reeveship. FINE DISPLAY OF GOLF TROPHIES A splendid display of golf trophies in the Hydro Shop window is attract­ ing considerable attention. The dis­ play comprises the following men’s section: 1934 cup won by Dr. G. FI. Ross; 1935 cup won by W. T. Booth; 1936 cup won by E. R. Thompson, Tees water; 1937 cup won by W. Hi French; 1938 cup won by J, G. Mc­ Nab, Lucknow; Ladeis section: 1938 cup won by Mrs. A. R. DuVal. Won Scholarship Donelda McLean, who graduated from Wingham High School in June, has been awarded the 3rd Carter Scholarship for Huron County, $40 cash. Suffered Week Spell Mr. J. H. McKay suffered a weak spell at his home on Saturday morn­ ing. We are very happy to report that he is making satisfactory pro­ gress. Holding Reception Mrs. J. Walton McKibbon is hold­ ing a reception at her home, Centre St., for Mrs. W. A. McKibbon on the afternoon and evening of Thursday, Dec. 1st. Bennett to Return to England Spruce, jovial and looking fit, Rt. Lion. R. B. Bennett arrived on the liner Montrose after several months’ vacation in England. In his state­ room where he greeted reporters, Mr. Bennett was asked if he intended to return to the Old Country and replied it would “not be far from the mark to say I will return at a not far dis­ tant date.” Awarded Prize June Buchanan, of Wingham, will be awarded the Sir Charles Saund­ ers prize for Oral French at the An­ nual Prize Day Exercises held at the University of Western Ontario on November 23 rd. Miss Buchanan, in her fourth year at the University, was among the eighty prize-wniners forming the procession with the fac­ ulty, when Dr. John Dearness, well- known botanist, addressed the stud­ ents on “Student Responsibilities.” RATE SET FOR THE NEW SCALES A statutory meeting of the Town Council was held last week. This is the last meeting of Council until af­ ter the nominations or election if this is necessary. Mr. R. McArthur was appointed, to operate the' scale at the C.P.R, sta­ tion,' lie is to receive one-half of re- ccpits. With respect to the new scale it was agreed that the rates for weigh­ ing coal be set at 10c per load and that farmers bringing in loose hay bo charged 15c per load. All other loads to be 25c until further investigation be made. TEMPERANCE FORCES MET AT CLINTON County Temperance Federation Elect Officers and Pass Resolutions The Huron County Temperance Federation met in Clinton on Tues­ day of last week. Over fifty delegat- ,es were present. The following, re­ solution were passed: ; Resolved that we, of the Huron County Temperance Association, in annual convention assembled in Clin­ ton, Ont,; this 15th day of November, 1938, do emphatically protest against the issuance of authorities- for the sale of liquor in beverage rooms with­ in the bounds of this County in viola­ tion of the Canada Temperance Act, which has been declared to be in force in Huron County by the 'Sup­ reme Court of Canada, and.the valid­ ity of which has been affirmed by the Privy Council. And that we again demand of the Ontario Government the cancellation of the authorities that have been issued in this county. Resolved that we protest against the repeated and unwarranted delay, which delay is profitable to the liquor interests, in the appeal to the Sup­ reme Court promised .• by Premier Hepburn at Kincardine in 1937'. ' Resolved that because of jits vital importance, we urge the immediate hearing of and judgment on the Solo­ mon case of Manitoulin Island. This case was, presented to the Supreme Court of Ontario in June last, and was deferred to the fall, and was list­ ed later to appear on November 8th, and which-, has been again further postponed. * Resolved that copies of the above resolutions be sent to the Premier of the Province, the Attorney-General of the Province, the local Members of the Provincial House and to the press. Resolved that we further authorize the executive of our county federa­ tion to institute any test case, on the matter of he beverage rooms, that they may deem advisable. Resolved that we recommend the advance of a temperance educational program through local rallies and picnics to be held semi-annually. Resolved that we commend the findings of the Older Boys’ Parlia­ ment of Ontario in favor of the Tem­ perance issue, and that we instruct the executive to advance the interests of the Youth Temperance Federation. Officers elected were: Honorary presidents, Miss Jean Murray, Exet­ er; Rev. J. W. Down, Exeter; Gor­ don Lamb, Goderich, 4.11 d R. P. Wat­ son, Brucefield; president, W. Medd, Exeter; vice-president, A. E. Lloyd, Wingham; secretary, Rev. W. A. Brenner, Seaforth; treasurer, Rev. F. R. McClung, chairman of the finance committee, Frank Howson, Wing­ ham; chariman of law and legislation, A. T. Cooper, Clinton. Kleentop Motor Boots, will not stain stockings—See them at Greer’s before you buy. Purchased House Mr. James Sutherland of E. Wawa­ nosh, has purchased the residence of the late T. R. Bennett and v;ill take possession the first of December. County Assessors Were Here Messrs. Mogg and Quinlan who are doing the equalization of assess­ ment for the county were in town on Monday assessing various properties. They were accompanied by W. H. Haney, town assessor. Mrs. R. J. Deacbman Heads Liberal Club Mrs. Deachman, wife of R. J. Deachman, M.P. foi- North Huron, was elected president of the Ottawa Women’s Liberal Club at the Annual meeting held in the Chateau Laurier last week. .Senator Cairine Wilson, Mrs. T. Frank Ahern, Mrs. Paul Le- duc and Mrs. Albert Pinard were el­ ected honorary presidents. Told of Home Missions Rev. G. W. MacKay, Missionary for Northern Ontario and Southern Manitoba which includes the Presby­ teries of Brandon, innipeg, Superior, Algoma and North Bay, of the Pres­ byterian Church in Canada, gave a very instructive address in St. And­ rew’s Church here on Wednesday ev­ ening last .week on the work being' carried or. in these home mission fields. Mr, MacKay is giving many of these lectures throughout Mait­ land Presbytery to acquaint the con­ gregations of the presbytery with this work. LOCAL PAIRS WON bridge Tourney Goderich and Wingham Clubs Plya- ed Tournament Here On Friday evening a bridge tour­ nament between Goderich and -the lo­ cal club was held ni the Masonic Hall here. This was a return rgame, the local club having visited Goderich in the spring. Local pairs came first in both sections, Mr, and Mrs. J. H. Crawford for North nad South and Mrs, L, R. Blackwood and F. E. Ma­ dill for East and West, • The, scores were as follows: North and South: Mr. and Mrs. J. IL Crawford, 86; Miss McNaughton and P. J. Bolsby, Goderich, 83; W. H. French and W, W. Armstrong, 81%; Mr. and Mrs. C. Lanaway, God­ erich, 71%; Dr, Geo. and Mrs. Ross, 70; Mrs. A. Wilson and L. B. Black­ wood 68%; Mrs. W. Saunders and P. F. Carey, Goderich 66;«|Mr, and Mrs. R. S. Hethernigton, 62; T. R. Patter­ son and C, Meakins, Goderich 59%. East and West: Mrs. L. R. Black­ wood and F. E. Madill 90%; Miss N. Dinsley and Geo. Williams 86; Miss Sara MacLean and G. Mason 78; Mrs;’W/W; Armstrong and K. Som­ ers 74%; Mrs. W. H. French and A. Wilson 72; Mr- and Mrs, J. Kinkead, Goderich 70; Mrs. P.' F, Carey and Mrs: R. C. Hays’, Goderich 63%; Mr. and Mrs. E. Deans, Goderich 60%; Mrs. T. Hume and Mrs. G. Jenner, Goderich 53. Winners at Rgeular Meeting ( The regular -meeting of the club was held on Wednesday evening last week with the following resuts: North and South: Mrs. A. Wilson and L. R. Bldckwood, Mrs. H. Camp­ bell and George Williams, Miss N. Dinsley and Ken Somers, Mrs. W. L. Kress and W. W. Armstrong; East and West: Mrs. (M. Johnson and F- W. Spry, Mrs. R. S. Hetherington, and Mrs.* W. S. Hall tied 1st and 2nd, Mrs. O. Colborne and E. M. Snell, Mrs. D. B. xPorter and John P. Mc­ Kibbon. LOCAL SKI CLUB TO BE FORMED All those interested in the forming of a Ski Club are requested to attend a meeting in tlie Council Chambers on Tuesday evening next week at 8 o’clock. Already two jumps have been made on the hill back of Mr. Moore’s cottage in the Alps and this well located cottage will be rented for the season if the membership of “the club warrants this step. To Start New Business Mr. H. T. Thomson has purchased the building which the Massey-Har­ ris agent previously occupied (next to Buchanan’s Fiardware) and will in the near future open a flour and feed business in this store. Institute Will Meet Nov. 24th The .November meeting of the Wo­ men’s Isntitute will be held in the Council Chamber on Thursday, Nov. 24th, at 2.30 o’clock. Motto “Peace.” The Roll Call will be answered by the name of a Soldier on our war ’Memorial. Mrs. T. Bower, peace convenor, will give an address on “Peace,” Hostesses: Mrs. Wm. Ad­ air, Mrs. Geo. Wilson and Mrs. Jen­ nie Currie. TRUCK AND CAR HIT ON TAYLOR’S HILL When proceeding to Wingham a- bout 6 p. rm. on Wednesday evening last week on the Whitechurch road, Highway No. 86, a British American Oil truck driven by Alec Reid crash­ ed into a trailer on the rear of Neil McLannan’s of Ripley, car. The trail­ er was demolished and the car dam­ aged to the extend of $75 while dam­ age to the truck amounted to $125. No one was injured. It appears that Mr. McLennan, who was proceeding to Wingham, stopped his car with trailer attached, about 100 feet from the brow of Tay­ lor’s Hill, near Zetland. He walked back up the hill to talk with Bill Davidson of Luclcnow who-was park­ ed on top of the hill. The truck came over the hill and it is alleged could not see the car and trailer or any lights. Tlie result was a crash. ,Mr. Glass, a traveller from Hamil­ ton, who was travelling behind the truck stopped his car a matter of in­ ches away from the truck after the collision preventing another crash. County Constable Jack Stewart in­ vestigated.