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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1939-02-02, Page 1your backing, OBITUARY WEDDINGS The i LOCAL AND PERSONAL i Milton Burial 1 0 OldestThurs- and V Store of Turvey Variety Store, In Lucknow, Almost Complete Loss $24.30, Smith’s Gro- Carter $5.00, Excise on hand $113.26; to- to be Bruce Interna- from all Ronald S. Lew- will 1.15 The yet Tine Address Given in St. Andrew’s Church, Sunday Evening. Town Hall Was Scene of Great Ac­ tivity Saturday Afternoon, Mrs, Anne Ewing said to be Resident in Bruce. Church when lunch was serv- a social hour enjoyed. at Listowel rinks attended the Bonspeil This Should Be the Best Home Game of the Season. Outstanding Program Prepared by High School Students Will Be Pre* sented Thursday and Friday, February 9th - 10th Public School Hockey The results of Saturday's games in the Public School Hockey League were: Canadicns 1, Maroons 0; Leafs 0, Canadiens 0. Splendid Reports of Year’s Work Re­ ceived. W. H. was a Single Copies Five Cents DR. I. H. ERB SPOKE TO LARGE GATHERING Under the auspices of the Minist­ erial Association of Wingham and ■district, Dr. I. H. Erb, noted Path­ ologist of Toronto, delivered an ad­ dress to a large appreciative audience •in St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church after the evening service on Sunday ■night. Dr. Erb besides being Pathol­ ogist at the Sick Children’s Hospital, is an assistant Professor of Pathol­ ogy at the University of Toronto and Lecturer in Scientific Crime Detec­ tion, Ontario Provincial and Munici­ pal Training School, His subject was “The Way of The Transgressor.” His address was ac­ companied by slides and he told how science plays an important part in the tracking of criminals and how .some very small thing such as a piece of hair, cloth or other matter may be the means of bringing a criminal to trial. He told his audience that all this work to catch criminals would not be necessary if all would lead up­ right Christian lives as there then would be no crimes taking place. Rev. Kenneth MacLean opened the meeting with a short devotional per­ iod and Dr. Erb was introduced to the audience by Rev. E. O. Gallagh­ er, President of the Ministerial As- *** sociation. Mr. and Mrs. W. B. McCool were Detroit visitors for a few days last -week. Miss Helen Edgar, Toronto, is vis­ iting with her mother, 'Mrs. Arthur Edgar. ,Mr. Dwight Reid of Western'Uni­ versity, London, spent the past week at his home. Dr. I. H. Erb, of Toronto, was a guest at the home of Mrs. Ged. Mas­ on over the week-end. Mrs. O. Thompson, of Listowel, was a visitor with her daughter, Mrs. R. S. Hetherington over the week­ end. Mrs. (Dr.) Thos. L. Torrance ar­ rived in Wingham Saturday night. Dr. and Mrs, Torrance have taken up residence on Minnie Street. Mrs. Winnifred Campbell, Morris, Is Spending the winter months with lier sister, Mrs. Jean Storch at “The Acacias”, Lyall St., Esquimalt, Vic­ toria, B.C. Mr. E. M. Snell attended a ban­ quet held in Hamilton on Thursday of the Canadian Industrial Traffic League at which Sir Edward Beatty spoke. On Friday he was in Toronto. R. J. Deachman, M.P., to Speak Mr. R. J. Deachman, M.P., give an addregs over CKNX at Monday noon, February 6th. subject of his address has not been announced. Hospital Auxiliary Meets Monday The regular meeting of the Wo­ men’s Auxiliary to the Wingham General Hospital will be held in the Council Chambers on Monday after­ noon, February 6th, at 3.45 o’clock. To Manage Kincardine Store Mr. Harold Garlick, former man­ ager of the Walker Stores, has been appointed manager of the Chainway Store at Kincardine. His many "Wingham friends wish him every success. Mrs. Garlick, Doreen and David, go to Kincardine,# the middle of this month. Held Skating Party Thursday night the pupils of Grade VIII, Mr. Kidd’s room, and mem­ bers of the Public School Students’ Council, held a skating party at the school rink. Following the skating, lunch was served in the school The Children voiced their'appreciation of the efforts of Miss M. MacDonald and Miss B. Joynt who made the cocoa for them. The pupils had a most enjoyable party. Honored, Prior to Departure Miss Helen Bateson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Stafford W. Bateson, Wt last wcekjfor Victoria Hospital, London, where she entered as a mirsc-in-training. Her many friends Jvill wish her every success. Prior to ket departure she was the guest of Honor at a party -at the home of Mrs. R» H, Lloyd when she was presented With a handkerchief shower and oth­ er gifts, She was also given a sur­ prise party at the home of Mrs. E. A, Vanstone when she received a beautiful cameo ring from a number Of her girl friends With Which Is Amalgamated The Gorrie Vidette,and Wroxeter News WINGHAM, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 2nd, 1939 ST, ANDREW’S CHURCH ANNUAL MEETING The annual meeting of St. And­ rew's Presbyterian Church was held on Wednesday evening of last week when very satisfactory reports of the year’s activities were received from the various societies and organiza­ tions. Following a short devotional period conducted by Rev. Kenneth MacLean, Mr. H. C. MacLean (was elected chairman of the meeting, . The reports showed the Church had enjoyed a very successful year, The various societies and organiza­ tions raised $6327.59 and although the general account has a deficit other assets in bonds and interest held by : the’church offset this many times. Elected to the Board of Managers for a .3 year term were: H. C. Mac­ lean, Mac Graham, D. Kennedy, G. Olver, W. H. Haney. Other members of the board are: W. A. iMiller, J. W. McKibbon, David Currie, Geo.' Wil­ son, Donald Rae, Ronald Rae, John Raby, Gordon Machan, T. Y. Smith, N. Pickell. The Auditors, Mrs. Geo. Scott and Mrs. G. Godkin, were re-elected. It was announced that Mr.-John I. Nich­ ol had been engaged as organist and choir leader. Rev, Kenneth MacLean gave the report of Session which showed that the membership was 3 greater than the previous year, being 421. Seven members had been removed by death during the year. The report of the Budget was giv­ en by Mr. H. F. McGee and was a very satisfactory one, as $1100 had been sent from this account to the various church offices. The Women’s Missionary Society had a good year,., was reported by Miss B. Graham'. $410 had been sent to the Presbyterial Treasurer which was the amount of the allocation. Over $469 was raised. The society has a membership of 44 of which 31 are life members. The Goforth Auxiliary’s report by Mrs. D. Murray was very encourag­ ing. This society forwarded $182.03 to the Presbyterial Treasurer and Re­ tiring Missionary Fund. The ladies made a beautiful , layette valued at $23.00 and did other. Useful work. The Marion Williamson Auxiliary and the Happy; Gleaners Mission Band both had/a splendid year. The former exceeded their allocation and also sent, a bale to the supply secre­ tary. The Ladies’ Aid Society, as usual, were a great help to the church. They gave to the Board of Managers $200 besides* doing other useful work, in­ cluding.' catering for the Synod. The Sunday School carried on their usual activities, donated $25 to the budget, Sent ji delegate to Kintail Camp and have a balance of $24. The Westminster Guild, the Young People’s Society, gave $50 to the Budget, $25 to the General account. The report of the receipts and ex­ penditures -.for the general account was given by the Sec.-Treas., Haney and ’as stated before very satisfactory .report. Curlers Fourth at Gorrie At a bonspeil at Gqrrie on day, the local rink of/O. Haselgrove, Art Wilson, Donald’ Rae and Ed. Small, took fourtifc prize with two wins and one toss, '• Appointed Organist arid Choir Leader Mr. John L. Nichol, pf Southamp­ ton, was last vyeek chosen as organ­ ist and choir leader for St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Mr. Nichol is well known throughout Ontario for his musical ability. For 18 years he was an organist and choir leader in Galt bat resigned due to ill health. For the past nine months he has been stationed at Southampton., It is ex­ pected that he will assume his duties here very shortly. CARS CRASHED AT INTERSECTION At noon hour on Friday the Robin I-Iood Flour truck driven by Mr. Al­ len, and Mr, Wm. Stewart’s car bang­ ed into one another at the corner of Minnie and John Streets. The truck was proceeding cast on John Street and Mr. Stewart was going north On John Street and just making the turn onto John Sttdet when the cars mot, Neither driver was injured but both cats had fenders dented rather badly. Lost Three Fingers Mr, Norman Lediet was taken to Wingham General .Hospital Monday morning having suffered the loss of three fingers of his right hand while Working at Brown’s factory. . Held! Hospital Bridge Parties On Tuesday afternoon and evening under the auspices of the Women's Auxiliary to the Wingham General Hospital, eleven bridge parties were held at various homes. The Auxiliary wish to express their appreciation to all who attended and also express their thanks to the ladies who so kindly opened their homes for the games. Mrs. L. C. Young won 1st prize and Mrs. George R. Scott, 2nd prize. LUCKNOW STORE HAD BAD FIRE MANY ENTRIES AT BAKING CONTEST Fire at’ the Lloyd Turvey Variety ■Store, Lucknow, destroyed practical­ ly all the stock. The conflagration took place Friday night and the Lucknow fire brigade battled the flames for two hours, 9.30 to 11.30, before they got the blaze under con­ trol. An overheated stove is report­ ed to have caused the fire. The loss is heavy as no insurance was carried by Mr. Turvey. The apartment above the store, where Mr, and Mrs. Turvey lived, was not damaged by fire but smoke and water created quite a loss. Mr. .Turvey was in Listowel at a hockey game when the fire broke out and his wife was absent also, visiting friends. Ivy - Hetherington marriage of jean Marjorie, younger daughter of Mrs. Hethering­ ton of Goderich and the late* Mapor Isaac Hetherington, to Mr. Alfred T. Ivy, only son of Mr. and Mrs. F. Ivy of Cochrane, Ont., was solemnized at South Porcupine on Thursday, Janu­ ary 19th, Ven. Archdeacon Woodall officiating. Miss Kathleen Ivy, sis­ ter of the bridegroom, was brides­ maid, and Mr. Thos. Earish, uncle of the bridegroom, was best man. The bride carried a bouquet of white ros­ es, Sunburst gladiolus, bridal wreath and maidenhair fern—in mute defi­ ance of a • temperature of 40 below zero. Mr. and Mrs. Ivy will reside in Ansonville, a suburb of Iroquois Falls. Reeve R. S. Hetherington, of town, is a brother of the bride. Carere - Haller The Sacred Heart Church here, was the scene of a very pretty wedding at 9 a.xn. Saturday, January 28th, when Lorene Marcella, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George J. Haller, of town, became the bride of Mr. Mich­ ael Josepfi Carere, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Carere, of Guelph. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Fa­ ther Jos. F. Paquette. The bride was very pretty in a white satin gown. She wore a finger length net veil caught with a pearl train. Her flow-^ ers were a corsage of Talisman roses with maidenhair fern. She carried a white ivory prayer book with white satin streamers intertwined with rose- es. f The bridesmaid, Miss Louise Carere, of Guelph, sister of the groom, wore ’white French chiffon dress covered with large mauve flow­ ers and a miniature hat of mauve vi­ olets. The best man was iMr. Ralph Valeriote, of Guelph. Presiding at the console of the organ was Miss Frances Lockridge and Miss Victoria Carere of Guelph rendered a solo. Immediately following' the cere­ mony a wedding breakfast was serv­ ed at the home of the bride’s par­ ents. Mr. and Mrs. Carcrcr left for Guelph where a reception was held at the home of the groom’s parents at which a large number were pres­ ent. The young .couple went to New York and New Jersey on a wedding trip. The bride travelled in a brown tan frock, black seal coat and her ac­ cessories were brown. On their re­ turned they will reside in Guelph. Guests present from out of town were: Miss Nellie Carere, Mr. And­ rew Hrivemak, Miss Victoria Carere, all of Guelph; Misses Marjorie Beatrice Forsythe, Toronto. The judges at thd Robin Hood baking contest had a tremendous job on their hands Saturday afternoon at the Town Hall as tljere were over 800 entries in the bread contest and over 300 showed cakes. The judges were Miss Helen K< Kercher, Miss Helen Hullet, Miss louise Tout, of Seaforth, Miss Charbonneau of God­ erich, , Entries poured into the hall all morning and the last minute rusjr be­ fore entries closed whs very heavy. Contestants, came froi-n near and far and the company officials said the contest was a most successful one. The prizes for bread* were 1st $50, 2nd $20.00, 3rd'$10.00, 2 prizes of $5,00 each, 5 prizes of $2.00 each, 5 prizes of $1.00 each. For cake: 1st prize $20.00, 2nd $10,00, 3rd $5.00, 3 prizes of $2.00 each, 4( prizes of $1.00 each. The winners were as follows: For Bread: Mrs. Arthur Ruttan, Bluevale; 2nd, Mrs. Robert Mowbray, Whitechurch; 3rd, Mr?. J. C. Procter, Brussels; 4th, Mrs. J. k Nichol, Blue­ vale; 5th, Mrs. Elwin Somers, R.R. 1 Ethel; 6th, Mrs. Cameron Cachrane, Ethel; 7th, Mrs. Wm, McKenzie, R. R. 1, Lucknow; 8th, Mrs. John Ter- vit, R. R. 3, Wingham,' 9th, Mrs. Fred Toll Sr., Blyth; 10t*h, Mrs. Louis Steffle, R.R.,1, Teeswater; l^th, Miss Violet Showers, Wingham; ^12th, Miss Verna Seigford, Walkerton; 13th, Miss. Grace Askin, Greenock; 14th, Mrs. Cliff Hallman, Clifford; 15th, Mrs. Joseph Curtis, Bluevale. For Cake — 1st, Mrs. Richard Mil­ ligan, R.R. 1, Clifford; 2nd, Mrs. W. Murray, Wingham; 3rq, Mrs. Melville Milligan, Clifford; 4th, Mrs. L. M. Stauffer, Walkerton; 5th, Mrs. James Halliday, Wingham; 6th, Mrs. S. H. Johnston, Auburn; 7th, Mrs. W. J. Weber, Mildmay; 8th, Mrs. A. W. Merchant, Walkerton;*9th, Mrs. Alex, Holton, Clifford; 10th, Mrs. Ross, R.R. 1, Formosa. A Patient in Hospital * Mr, Jno. C. MacKenzie, of Luck­ now, is a patient in Wingham Gener­ al Hospital at present. Underwent Operation Joo Wilson, 18-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Wilson, Shuter St., underwent a serious operation in St. Joseph’s Hospital, London, on Fri­ day. We are pleased to report that he is making- a very satisfactory re­ covery. War Declared! Not in Europe, but right here in Wingham. The scene of the battle, is the^ Arena to-night (Wednesday), when Mayor Crawford’s “Flashlites” play Reeve Hetherington’s “Fire- Flies” for the woe-be-gone trophy. At least that is the way most of them will feel after the game. The game is at 7.30 before the skating period. Do not miss this. The “Flashlites” .say they will win if their battery holds out. TEESWATER WOMAN HAS 101st BIRTHDAY Mrs, Anne Ewing, thought the oldest living resident of County, observed her 101st birthday anniversary at her home in Teeswat- er Sunday. Mrs. Ewing was born in Dundee, Scotland, and came to Can­ ada when five years of age, the voy­ age taking six weeks at that time. For 32 years she made her home in York County where she married Richard Ewing in 1863. Moving to Culross Township in 1877 and to Teeswater two years later she has since made her home there. Her hus­ band died 54 years ago. 1 There were eight children born of the union, four of whom are still liv­ ing, viz., Mrs. Alice Hiscox, of Tees­ water, who resides with her mother; Mrs. R. J. Mann, also of Teeswater; Mrs. George Allen, of Wroxeter, and Mrs. W. H. Thompson, of iMontreal. There are ten grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and one great­ great-grandchild. Mrs, Ewing, in spite of her advanc­ ed age, is mentally alert and possess­ es the use of her faculties to an am­ azing degree. She suggested as' one Of the reasons for her long and hap­ py life "a good healthy body and a contented mind with an ability to re­ frain from worry, EAGLES AND SEPOYS CLASH FRIDAY What should be a very interesting if not the most interesting game of hockey here this year will take place on Friday night this week when the Lucknow Sepoys try to avenge the defeat the Eagles handed tliem in Lucknow. The game in the Sepoy town was a close affair, 3-2 was the score and the Eagles were forced to step fast to gain this verdict. Luck- npw are of the opinion that they will do better here so it will be a great game. The Eagles have been improv­ ing in form every time out so they are confident they will come out on top. Turn out — the club needs your financial support—the,, players would like Samuel Woods Following a few days’ illness, Sam­ uel Woods, Turnberry, passed away on Monday morning, January 30th, at his late residence, Lot 10, Con. 9, in his 64th year. Mr. Woods -was ta­ ken seriously ill last Friday and his sudden passing was a great shock to his many friends and the family have the sympathy of all in this commun­ ity. Although born at Williamsburg’, near Kitchener, Mr. Woods was a life-long resident of Turnberry. When a very small infant, about 3 months old, his mother passed on and he was brought to Turnberry to live with his aunt and uncle, the late Mr, and Mrs. John Willits. He has since resided in the Township. He was a member of Eadies’ Presbyterian Church and served on the Board of Managers for some years. He was a member of the Canadian Order of Foresters. He leaves to mourn his passing be­ sides his wife, formerly Jane Hast­ ings, of Turnberry, one daughter and two sons, Mrs. Melville (Janet) Ma­ thers, of Morris; William and Walter at home. He is also survived by four brothers, Joseph of Waterloo, Wil­ liam of Kitchener, Elijah and Melvin, Hardisty, Alta. The funeral service is being con­ ducted from his late’residence, Turn­ berry, Wednesday, Feb. 1st. in Wingham Cemetery, Mrs. N. J. Kerswell The death of Mrs. N. J. kerswell, foremrly Mary Jane Musgrove, form­ erly of Bluevale, took place at Mak- aroff, Manitoba, on Wednesday, Jan. 18th, She was born at Pickering, July Sth, 1851. At the age of seven she moved with her parents to Clin­ ton. Her father built a home in the bush near Bluevale and she walked with her mother, who carried a small baby, to their new home. She was married to Robert Powell, who lived but a few years leaving her with two small children, John J. of Dufdale, Man., and Mrs. R. Paisley, of Karn- rock, Sask. Some years later she was married to N. J. Kerswell. They had three children, Wm., of Makaroff, Mrs. A. E. Mcltmes and Mrs. J. Rod­ den of Flin Flon, Man. In 1903 she moyed with her family to what is now Makaroff, Man. She leaves to mourn their ioss, her aged husband, the five children already mentioned, twenty grandchildren and thirteen great­ grandchildren, also four brothers and one sister, R. A. and W. T. Musgrove of Winnipeg; C, C. Musgrove of Boissevain; Wesley of Asquith, Sask, and Mrs. Sarah Barnsfather, Seisin, Wash, U.S.A. GOAT AND DOG MAKE GOOD TEAM Young People Held Skating Party The Young People’s Societies of St. Paul’s Anglican Church, The Un­ ited Church, St. Andrew’s Presbyter­ ian Church and the Baptist Church held their annual skating party at the Arena on Monday night. The Little German Band played for the skating. After skating all assembled at the United ed and Curled Two at Listowel on Monday, They both won two games out of three but nei­ ther had a large enough plus to get in the prize money. The teams were; John P. McICibbon, John Raby, Joe Evans, Jas, Carr Jr., skip; and W. McKague, F. McCormick, D. Rae, C. Elliott, skip. Due to the storm the former team camo back by train on Monday night and the other team came home by Walkerton on, Tues- Lila Smith, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Foster Smith, 1st Iiiw of Mor­ ris, has trained a goat to team up with her dog. This odd te.am draw Lila on a sleigh all about the place, and respond to her orders, such as go ahead, stop, etc. They travel at a fast clip under perfect control, Subscriptions $2.00 Per Yeas CHRISTMAS TREE FUND STATEMENT The following are the receipts and expenditures of the Chamber of Com­ merce Christmas Tree Fund for 1938, Recepits Bal. 1937 Conttributions $95.43; W. A. Galbraith $2.00/ J. H. Crawford $3.00, Miss Olive Clow $1.00, Abner Cosens $2.00, George Olver $1.00, The Swing Club $2.00, Henry Jensen $1.00, Dr. A. W. Irwin 1.00, D. B. Porter $1.00, A. B. Mitchell $1.00, R. Walker $1.00, Dr. G, H. Ross $1.00, W. T. Booth $1,00, S. S. Campbell $1.00, Dom. Bk. Staff $3.00, George Williams $1.00, R. H. Burbudge $1.00, M. Brown $1.00, A. Rubin $2.00, F, L. Davidson $1.00, J. Mason $1.00, R. J. Galbraith $1,00, Legion Post 180 $5.00, H. Isard $1.00, W. W. Arm­ strong $2,00, W. H, School Staff $6.00, W. B. McCool $1.00, Miss K. Pringle $1.00, E. M. Snell $3.00, Rev. K. MacLean $1.00, A. Reid $1.00, Holmdale Creamery $2.00K Edna T. Williams $2.00, H. S. Chittick .50, Dr. R. L. Stewart $1.00, Wgm. Bridge Club $5,00, George Allen $1.00, Smith’s Economy Store $3.00, W. H. Gurney & Son $2.00, Staff Walker Stores $3.00, Miss M. Barber .50, Donna Buchanan .50, George King $2.00, W. A. Miller & Co. $1.00, H. Campbell $2.00, Thos. Fells $1.00, Wgm. Utilities Com. $15.00, A. D. McWilliam $2.00, Jas. F. Murray $1.00, Miss M. E, Adams $1.00, Miss Tena Robinson .50, Miss Isabel Fox .50, Jack E. Reavie $1.00, W. A. Wgm. Br. Can. Legion $5.00, McKib­ bon’s Rexall Store $2.00, T. H. Gib­ son $1.00, Miss V. Chamney .25, Miss B. Harris .50, J. J. Evans $1.00, A. J. Walker $1.00, Alf. Lockridge $1.00, j Jas. A. Halliday $1.00, F. R. Howson $2.00, Rev. J. F. Paquette $1.00, F. Watson $1.00, Mrs. J. A. Currie $1.00, J. xA. Wilson $1.00, Miss H. Sutton $1.00, A. M. Peebles $2.00, Wgm. Lions Club $10.00, Fry & Blackhall’s Employees $7.00, Josiah Wells .25, John Galbraith $1.00, R. C. Redmond $2.00, Adair’s Transport $2.00, E. Sliera $1.00, J. S. Isard $1.00, R. E. Campbell $1.00, F. A. Parker $1.00, Women’s Institute $3,00, Wgm. Mfg. Employees $3.25, Wgm. Lodge A.F. & A.M. $5.00, Wm. Stokes $1.00, J. A. Graham $2,00, C. Lloyd & Son and Employees $22.50, Western Foundry Co, and Employees $33,05, L, Zulauf $1.00, K. Saxton $1.00, H. Rintoul $1.00, W. J. Greer $1.00, Bk, of Com. Staff $6.25, R, S, Hetherington $1.00, E. Wilkinson $1.00, G. Kidd $1.00, W. G. Gray $1,00, E. Webster $1.00, O. Haselgrove $1.00, H. C. MacLean $1.00, H. E. Isard $2.00, H. F. .Mc­ Gee .50, C. Hetherington $1.00, Ma- chan Bros. $1.00, J. W. Bushfield $2.00, G. T. Robertson $1.00, S. For­ syth $1.00, Mrs. C, Newman .40, Mundy’s $3.00, Wgm. Athletic Assoc. $5.00, Mrs. F. Sturdy $1.00, J. W. Hanna $1.00, Dominion Stores $1,00, E. R. Harrison $1.00, D. Rae & Son $2.00, Proceeds of Raffle, Box of Chocolates $7.20, D. Hutchison $1.00, Dr. McKibbon $2.00; Total $362.08. Expenditure T. Fells $4.50, Queen’s’Coffee Shop $5.00, Geo. Olver $5.00, Dominion Stores $7.20, Mundy’s $5.00, T, Field & Co. $5.00, Mitchell’s $7.50, T. H. Gibson $5.00, E. S. Graham $5.00, H. E. Isard & Co. $6.50, F. Watson $34.- 50, E. S. Lewis $5.30, Advance-Times $7.56, Wgm. Utilities $23.31, Christ­ mas Trees $7.00, Walker Stores $7.- 38, G. McGregor $2.25, C. Bondi $19.00, U. F. O. $32.00, G. Mason & Son .80, Red Front Grocery $11.77, E. C. Williams eery $12.23, F. Stamps .72, Bal. tai $362.08. HIGH SCHOOL OPEN LITERARY NEXT WEEK One of the outstanding events in our town each year is the High School Commencement Exercises, The dates for this year’s presentation are Thursday and Friday next week, Feb'. 9th and 10th. The program will be a most enter­ taining one and no doubt the Town Hall will be filled to capacity both nights. The admission price is 25c but reserved seats may be procured at McKibbon’s Drug Store for 10# extra. The first evening .the presentation of graduation diplomas, field day prizes, athletic medals, shields, etc., will be made in addition to the pro­ gram that will be given each night. The program includes two plays, “Attic Secrets” a fantasy in one act and “Wild Hobby Horses” a farce­ comedy in one act. The demonstra­ tion in Physical Training will be giv­ en by a group of boys and girls.. “Music from Villania” will be the Glee Club’s presentation. The High School Orchestra under the leader­ ship of G. A. Schatte will also take part in the program. Do not miss this fine entertain­ ment. r INSTITUTE GIVEN EDUCATIONAL TALK The regular meeting of the Wo­ men’s Institute was held in the Coun­ cil Chambers on Thursday afternoon with a good attendance. The meet­ ing opened with the Institute Ode and the Lord’s Prayer. The Roll Call was answered by “One Thing I would like to do better this year.” Miss M. Anderson gave a Scotch reading and Mrs. Donald Rae gave a demonstra­ tion on Short Bread. A very interesting address was giv­ en by Mr. W. Stanley Hall on “Adult Education.” Following community singing the meeting closed with the National Anthem, after which a soc- * ial half-hour was enjoyed. The host­ esses were: Mrs. D. Hutcheson, Mrs. J. Isard, Mrs, E, GrggnWQbd. Fractured Ankle Joan Edgar, 9-year-old daughter of iMr. and Mrs. Frank Edgar, fractured her ankle on Thursday last. Joan was playing on a slide at the public school which the girls had made be­ side the school rink when the acci­ dent occurred. An X-ray was taken at the hospital and the fracture re­ duced by Dr, W. A. McKibbon. She was then taken home and is resting as comfortably as can be expected. | Purchased House Mr, W. Brown, Patrick Street, has purchased the Helps house Oil Shuter St., and takes possession March 1st. Students Entertained Staff The girls of Grades VII and V1II of the Plibtic School entertained the Students’ Council and the Staff last week. A lunch was served in the tea­ chers’ room after being prepared as a class exercise by the girls in House- . hold Science periods. Seriously Ill Mrs. M. J. Gilbert, mother of Mrs. S. S. Campbell, is very ill in Wing­ ham General Hospital. Mrs. Gilbert underwent a very serious operation on Thursday evening last week. Her two sons, Messrs. A. E. and R. E. Gilbert, also her daughter, Mrs. J. C. Lowe, arrived here from Chicago on Saturday and are remaining here due to her serious condition. Local Lions Visit Hamilton At a monster demonstration in Hamilton on Wednesday evening last week Melvin Jones of Chicago, Sec­ retary-General of the Lions tional, was greeted by Lions parts of Western Ontario. Rae, W. G. Hamilton and E. is, of the local club, were in attend­ ance. A banquet was held in the Royal Connaught Hotel at which Mr. Jones spoke. A fine program was al­ so presented. Another Storm * The snow storm that was general throughout Ontario on Monday was much in evidence here. Saturday af­ ternoon and evening a storm block­ ed many of the sideroads but Mon­ day’s storm was very heavy and tied up motor traffic completely for a time. The plows kept highway No. 4 open but the Listowel road was very heavy. After the plow came through about 6 oMock Tuesday it was itt good shape, the hockey team having no trouble to reach Listowel or get home. Some cars came over that road during Tuesday' but it was very bad going. The highways are now all in good shape but the sideroads are plugged for motor traffic. The storm here was not as bad as it was furth- er south and in the Orangeville see** tioti but it was a dandy at that.