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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1939-05-25, Page 1Single Copies Five Cents THEIR MAJESTIES AS WE SAW THEM The following is a story of a visit in Ottawa last week when we saw the King and Queen. ANNUAL MEETING OF THE MAITLAND PRESBYTERIAL W.M.S. With Which I* Amalgamated The Gorrie Vidette and Wroxeter Neva. WINGHAM, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, MAY 25th, 1939 ■I Subscriptions $2,00 P.©r Year The highlight of our visit with Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Deachman at Ottawa last week was reached on Friday morning when we arose early and, supplied with umbrellas and rubbers, went down to the Federal Driveway at Cooper Street to take up positions along the curb to wait for the Royal procession. We were-ip our places be­ fore 8.30 a.m. but many were there "before us, sitting on^collapsjble seats, •draped with newspapers, rugs, quil’ts and rain-coats, all in the height of good humour, despite a rain, as they waited to see their King and Queen. Hawkers went up and down the crowds selling their, wares, drinks, seats," flags and souvenirs, they would "have done more business had they sold hot coffee. Veterans gathered and lined the route of march at this' particular point, •each wearing their decorations and a special maroon beret with gold crown. (Continued on page two) Encouraging Reports Received from . AU Branches — The Allocation Exceeded by Over $200.09. THIEVES ENTERED WILLIS’ STORE The 25th annual meeting of Mait­ land Presbyterial W. M. S. of the Presbyterian Church in Canada was held in the Presbyterian Church, Lucknow, on Tuesday, May 16th. The president, Mrs. Kenneth MacLean, presided. The theme “Accomplishing Our Task”, the task of winning the world for' Christ, was carried out at the morning session, “Through Serv­ ice” from the text “Fervent in Spirit, serving the Lord.” Devotions were conducted by Mrs. McKenzie % and Mrs. Esler, of Ashfield. Mrs. Ewan MacKenzie, in her ad­ dress of welcome, spoke of the pleas­ ant and profitable meeting together of fellow workers in a great cause and stressed the need for prayer and ser­ vice. Miss Margaret Malcolm received congratulations-for the poster she had prepared for the Provincial W.M.S., outlining a historical review of the Maitland Presbyterial. (Continued on page two) WEDDINGS $5.00 In Cash Was Taken • On Thursday night the Willis Shoe, .Store was entered by thieves who stole about-$5.00 in silver which was in the till. They missed taking $1.30 in nickels and coppers which was also in the till. It is not known at what time the robbery took place but about .2 a.m. Wee Lee, next door, heard a -disturbance and looked out. As he did not see anything he concluded it ■was cats that made the noise and did -not raise an alarm. This is the third robbery-here in -a short time, recently Tervif's Milk Bar was robbed of a radio and a small amount of cash, and gas stolen •from McArthur’s service station. Macfie - Cross The marriage took place Tuesday, May 16th, at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Bieman, 856 Wellington Street, London, of Mrs. Mary Cross, sister of Mrs. Bieman, to Dr. Archie W. Macfie, of Toronto. The ceremony was performed by Rev. G. Judson Kelly. Only a few of the relatives of the bride and groom were present, in­ cluding Mrs. W. A. Currie, of Wing­ ham, mother of the bride, and Mrs. J. A. Macfie, of Appin, mother of the groom. After the ceremony and wed­ ding luncheon, Dr. and Mrs. Macfie left on a short honeymoon. Upon their return they will reside in Tor­ onto. BAND CONCERT ON SUNDAY NIGHT The opening Band Concert by the 'Wingham Citizens’ Band will be held ..at the Town Park on Sunday evening ’• next, iMay 28th, at 8.15 o’clock, fol­ lowing the regular church services. A -splendid program has been prepared for the occasion. In- .Preached in United Church Rev. Wm. Lloyd, of San Jose, Cali­ fornia, brother of Mr. A. E. Lloyd, Of •town, preached at the evening service in the -United Church on Sunday Institute to Meet May 25th The meeting of the Women’s stitute will be held in the Council Chamber on Thursday, May 25th, at 2.30 p.m. The roll call is to be an­ swered by a verse of nature poetry and the topic will be “The Call of the Great Outdoors: Miracles of Spring.” Mr. Jas. Shera,. Huron County Agri­ cultural Representative, will speak on PlantConservation of Animal and Life. FLAG RAISING CEREMONY HELD School Children Salute at the Hoflr of Tlieir Majesties’ Landing at Quebec.- At Wingham Public School, at 9.30 a.m., May 17th, the ceremony of dedi­ cating and raising a new flag was car­ ried on. It was timed to take place so that the flag was raised at the ex­ act time the King and Queen landed at Quebec. The pupils of ‘ the school were drawn up on the school grounds af­ ter the morning assembly. Here they were addressed by the Principal on the meaning of the ceremony and its relation to our privileges as Canadian •citizens. Following the next number, the .singing of “O Canada” Bill Gal­ braith gave an address describing the visits of Royalty to Canada in the past. ‘‘Our Canada from Sea to Sea” was sung and .then the flag was dedi­ cated by Rev. E, O. Gallagher. It was taised by Wallace Mutton and saluted at the instant Their Majesties Were first setting foot on Canadian The ceremony closed with the sing­ ing of “God Save the King.” A number of parents of pupils and others interested attended. The flag will fly continuously while the King and Queen'are in Canada, soil Had Minor Operation Mr. J. M. Christie, of Noranda, is a patient in the Wingham General Hospital where he underwent a minor operation on Saturday. Underwent Operation Mr. John T. Belpunderwent an op­ eration in Wingham General Hospital on Monday jnorning. He is progress­ ing as well as can be expected. Calvin Church Anniversary June 4th Anniversary services will be held in Calvin Presbyterian Church, East Wa- wanosh, on Sunday, June 4th. Rev. Mr. Scott, of Kincardine, will conduct the services at 11 a.m. and 7.30 p.m. Toxoid Clinic May 26th The next toxoid clinic will be held on Friday, .May 26th, at the Town Hall and the third treatment on Fri­ day, June 16th. Please note' the change of dates from those previous­ ly announced. Engagement Announcement Mr. and Mrs. Wm. M. Reid, Wing- lidrn, announce the engagement of their second daughter, Mary Mildred, Toronto, to Jack Arnold Hillman, on­ ly son of Mr. and Mrs. Claude E. Hillman, Toronto,. The marriage to take place quietly June 24th in The Church of the Transfiguration (Angli­ can), Toronto, at 2.30 o’clock. Operetta To Be Presented Here The Operetta “O Hara San” will be presented in the Town Hall, here, on the evening of Thursday, June 1st, by the Listowel Musical Society, under the auspices of the Young Feoplo’s Union of the United Church. This pleasing Japanese entertainment was well received in Listowel. Keep this date open. Evangelists at City Mission Rev. and Mrs. J. G. Grout, of Ton­ asket, Wash., are here again in the City Mission for a two weeks’ com- paign of services. They left their home last January for the East, hav­ ing travelled by car over 5,000 miles, going through eleven different States. Since being in Ontario they have lab­ ored at St. Thomas, then Blackwell, Kettle Point and Stony Point, also on ,ManitoulinTsland. Both Mr, and Mrs. Grout are very musical, having taught music with Stringed instruments, also piano. A few years ago, while their family was still with them, they gave musical concerts with their party of five. Because iRcv. and Mrs. Grout were in pastoral work, they refused a three months’ engagement with the A THE KING TAKES CANADA’S SALUTE re is shown King George as he saluted during the trooping of the col­ ors at Ottawa on Saturday. Elleron and White Chautauqua Com­ pany. During their pastoral term they gave free lessons to nearly 200 people of all ages. Rev. Mr. Grout having had wide experience in evangelistic work since then, gives very interesting and inspiring messages. They will be heard over CKNX next Saturday, from 10.30 to 11.00 a.m. Police Ask Co-Operation The local police would’ be greatly pleased if the public would co-operate in the matter of locking their places of business or homes at night. The police ask that all windows be secure­ ly fastened and that doors be prop­ erty locked. This would do much to prevent petty thieving. CHALMERS CHURCH AT WHITECHURCH 75th ANNIVERSARY Special Services Will Be Held Sun­ day, May 28th, with a Church Sup­ per the Following Wednesday, A Short History of the Church in This Article. On Sunday next, May 28th, Chalm­ ers Presbyterian Church, Whitechurch will celebrate the 75th anniversary of the founding of the congregation. Two services will be held, one at 11 a.m. and the other at 7.30 p.m. The special speaker for this memorable occasion will be the Rev. James Wil­ son, D.D., of Toronto, a former Wa- wanosh boy. In connection with this celebration a Church Supper will be held on Wednesday, May 31st. It was on this date 75 years ago that the work was organized. A Short Church History Before going into the organization and history 'of Presbyterianism in Whitechurch it would not seem amiss to write a few lines of history prior to the organization of the congrega­ tion. (Continued on page six) HAIRCUTS ARE NOW 35 CENTS Barbers’ Code Now Effective for Wingham, Brussels, Blyth and Teeswater. Residents of Wingham, Brussels, Blyth, Lucknow and Teeswater will have to pay 35 cents for a haircut in future. This price became effective on Tuesday and is a raise of 10 cents. The schedule drawn up under the In­ dustrial Standards Act is as follows: Haircut or trim, adults 35c; Haircut, children, 25 cents; Shave 15 cents; singe 15 cents; Hair Tonics, 10 cents; Shampoo, plain, 35 cents; Facial mas­ sage, plain, 35 cents; Razor Honing, 50 cents; Ladies’ neck clip, 15 cents. In addition to this schedule the provides a minimum salary for time employees. act full f Garden Party at Brick Church Brick Church W.M.S. are holding a Garden Party on the Church Grounds on Tuesday, May 30th, when a cold ham supper will be served. The pro­ gram will consist of a short play and miscellaneousg numbers. Admission 35 cents. Former Editor Injured Mr. A. G. Smith, a former editor of The Advance-Times, suffered a pain­ ful accident at his home, 81 Willow­ bank Blvd., Toronto. Mr. Smith was going down the stairs when he miss­ ed a step and landed at the bottom, suffering a fractured rib and verte­ brae between the shoulders, also mus­ cle tissues torn. His many friends here hope for a speedy recovery. Fire Brigade Had a Test The Fire Brigade made an excellent showing when they were given a test by an Inspector of the Fire Under­ writers’ Association last week. Three hyrants on main street were tested as were ten other hydrants at various locations about town. The pumper was also used in a test at the river near the bridge. The firemen did ex­ ceptionally well and the equipment was very satisfactory. BRIDGE CLUB TO HAVE PLAY-OFFS Championships To Be Decided This Week. Only 9 Working Days Left for Workers To Secure Maximum Vote Values For Advance-Times Subscriptions NOTED GOSPEL SINGER HERE THREE NIGHTS The ifian who is represented by musical masters of the day. to be the greatest Gospel singer in the world is to be the guest soloist at the Town Hall, Wingham, on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday evenings, iMay 24th, 25th and 26th, Eivin Bjornstad, lyric dramatic tenor from Oslo, Nor- Eivin Bjornstad Determined to clinch their prizes right now, candidates in The Advance- Times Subscription Campaign are’ all set and ready for a sweeping drive during the next nine days that will bring them every available vote. Af­ ter that the votes will be consider1’ ably reduced. The busy candidates have mapped, out a plan of action that is sure to bring results; they are not taking excuses now. They are taking nothing but subscriptions, for they realize that under the best vote period it is possible to pile up enough votes to- assure them of one of the major priz­ es before the largest vote offer ends Saturday, June 3rd, at midnight, * The next nine days will be a battle —make no mistake about that. Every candidate .has his or her eye on the first major award, the new Chevro­ let Coach—and there will be some spirited action and good results be­ fore the end of this period. Now Is The Time Since it is votes that will decide is to be the future owner of the Chevrolet Coach (and votes are being given in greater numbers at any other time during the Mr. Bjornstad has been,trained by the greatest masters of the day, He has given sacred concerts in the lead­ ing cities of the European continent, singing in French, Spanish, German, Italian and Scandinavian. He has re­ peatedly refused open engagements which would have ga-uranteed him $1,000 a week. His dramatic appeals between his verses are irresistible. His singing will go far beyond the ex­ pectation of music lovers. He has been rated by vocal authorities to have a voice with qualities second on­ ly to that of Caruso. He has the rare combination of genuine spirituality and rich artistic, musical genius. He comes to Wingham from an en­ gagement in Massey Hall in Toronto and will occupy each entire evening with his singing and exhortation and appeal, Wingham Town Flail, Wed­ nesday, Thursday and Friday of this week. Dance in Belgrave On Friday, May 26th, in the For­ esters’ Hall. Arthur’s Orchestra, mission 25 cents. Ad- LEAGUE BALL GAME HERE SATURDAY Draw for Radio Will Be Made At This Game Southampton Fishermen will be the guests of the Hurons here Saturday afternoon for the first home game of the season. It is said that the Fisher­ men have a good club' and with the local team strengthened this game will be worthwhile. The local players have been practicing faithfully and are ready to go. Turn out and give them a hand. Game called at 3.30. The Wingham Bridge Club met last Wednesday, seven tables being pres­ ent. The winners were.' North and South: 1st, Mrs. W. H. French and A. Wilson; tie 2nd and 3rd, Mrs. A. Wilson and E..M. Snell, Mrs. O. Col- bornc and M. Roberts; 4th, Mrs. W. L. Kress and F. Madill. East and West: 1st, Mrs. R. S. Hetherington and Dr. Ross; 2nd, Mrs. Chapman and J. H. Crawford; 3rd, Mrs. B. For- ( ter and L. R. Blackwood; 4th, Miss N. Dinslcy and W. H. French, The play-offs for the individual championships will be held this week. The following have qualified for the play-offs: ladies, tMrs. R. S. Hether­ ington, Mrs. L. R. Blackwood, Mrs. A. Wilson, Mrs. J. H. Crawford, Mrs. D: B. Porter, Mrs. O. Colborne, Mrs. W. H. French, Miss N. Dinsley; gen­ tlemen: J. H. Crawford, Dr, George Ross, L. R. Blackwood', W. H. French, E. Snell, F. E. Madill,. W. W. Armstrong, J. Mason. new now than campaign), it is easy to see why the really earnest workers are putting in their best efforts. Voting so far has been close—so close that any candidate in the list can gain a leading position with a mere handful of subscriptions. The winning votes are almost sure to be secured during the first period of the race, which, of course, is the most important period of the campaign. Time is , limited, but you still have an opportunity to climb ahead to an enviable place among the leaders. Your ultimate success depends largely on what is accomplished dur­ ing these nine big vote days. Between now and June 3rd a real sincere effort will mean more lo you than ever again. All the regrets in the world won't make up for your failure to try hard now. .: Race Is Close . ■ No one has a walk away yet; Neith­ er is anyone hopeslessly beaten. Just a good bunch of subscriptions turned in by any one of the various candidat­ es this week would change the entire complexion of affairs and furnish new leaders by the next issue of The Advance-Times. In fact, a few long­ term subscriptions from unexpected sources might be the very thing need­ ed to turn the tide of defeat into vic­ tory. $■ Candidates will recall that many of their friends promised to subscribe later. NOW is the time to get those subscriptions. Most of them are as good as gold, but make your friends understand that their help is needed NOW and that by waiting until a later date they are withholding their fullest measure of support from you. Make them realize that their sub­ scription affords the maximum of as­ sistance if given so that you can turn it in before the big vote offer ends. Engagement Announcement Mr. and Mrs. Frank Powell, Turn­ berry, announce the engagement of their daughter, Mary Elizabeth, to Mr. Thomas R. Henderson, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. Jos. Henderson, Wingham. The marriage to take place in June. 'iiuuiinifiiHiiiiitimiiiiinmHtiiHiiimiiiiiiHmi'tmiMiiitiiiitimiiiii'umimHmiitiiHiiiiimiiiiniiimtiiimHHHiiiititimi'a Only Nine More Listed below is the sixth relative standing of the candi­ dates in the Wingham Advance-Times Subscription Campaign. The next relative standing will be shown in bulletin form _ Monday morning on the basis of all business turned in up to midnight Sat­ urday. GEORGE JOHNSTON, R.R. 2, BLUEVALE MISS MARY ELLIS, R.R. 3, BLYTH............ RAY McINTRYE, GORRIE............................ MRS. GEORGE H. SCOTT, WINGHAM .... MISS MARGARET MASON, WINGHAM ....... MRS, JACK REAVIE, WINGHAM ............... MISS MAY CARRICK, WHITECHURCH .... MRS. MILFORD FOXTON, WINGHAM .... DAVID McGILL, WINGHAM.. .................... .350,000 349,?00 .349,100 348,675 .348,200 .347,700 ..347,690 ..347,685 .345,000 13 4 L The Vote Schedule printed above’shows the Candidates ac­ cording to results so far produced, but does not necessarily show the grand total of each,a‘s votes may be held in reserve. “NO ONE IS QUALIFIED TO SAY WHAT IS IMPOSSIBLE BECAUSE NO ONES KNOWS THE LIMITS OF POSSIBLE” 5 s s s § 1