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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1939-09-14, Page 1♦ JSingle Copies Five Cents Subscriptions $2.00 Per Year With Which Is Amalgamated The Gorrie Vidette and Wroxeter News. ' i ■ WINGHAM, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 1939 REFORESTATION IS BEING HELD UP Dates for Short Courses Decided After lengthy, discussion at the • meeting Qf the agricultural advisory .committee of Huron County Council ■ held in the agricultural office, Clin­ ton, it was decided to hold in abey- • ance the purchase of land for refor­ estation, purposes in this county ow­ ning to the European war, conserving finances for war emergency require- ••ments. The dates and places for. the win­ ter short courses in agriculture and home economics were decided upon •as follows: Courses will be conducted at Dun­ gannon from Nov. 28 to Dec. 21 Spon- -sored by the Township Councils of Ashfield and W, Wawanosh and the ‘Dungannon "branch of the Women’s Institute, from January 2 to 26, 1940, at Belgrave, sponsored by Morris ancl 'East Wawanosh councils, the Bel- grave'Farniers’ Club and the Belgrave 'Institute'branch. The committee also ■recommended W. J. Turnbull, Grey Township, for a $100 scholarship at the O.AlC. Mr. Shearer reported two success- i-ful* flowing demonstrations having 'been 'held in South Huron on the .farm of Percy Passmore, reeve of Us- .borne.and in North Huron on the farm of L. E. Cardiff, reeve of Mor- :ris, -at both of which Norman Mc­ Leod, .provincial plowing champion, .coached the young plowmen in the -art and science of plowing. Twelve young men took part anxl •.they will compete at the North Hur­ on plowing match on October 5, the •three highest ranking to compose a -'team to represent Huron County at ithe Provincial Plowing match at Brockville. The young men are: Rus­ sel Ferguson, Hensail; Aimer Pass­ core, Arnold Cann, Exeter; Kenneth -Duncan, Kirkton; Harvey Levie, Cen­ tralia; Wilfred McQuaid, Seaforth; IHarry Givin, Benson Feagan, Arnold Young, Goderich; Jack Wilson, Port Albert; Eldred Cathers, John Lane, Wroxeter. NOTICE We wish to announce that we are •discontinuing coupons on September 16th. Coupons will be redeemed un­ til September 30, 1939, inclusive. Willis Shoe Store. Greer’s Shoe Store. Work Shoes — For quality and fit­ ting — Best values at Greer’s Shoe Store. •Goderich J.P. Still Missing . Mr. .Fred G. Weir, J.P. of Goder­ ich, who is well, known here, is now listed as missing in the unofficial list of those who were on the Athetiia which was torpedoed by^a German sub the day Britain declared war. Engagement Announcement Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Robertson an- nouhee the engagement of their only daughter, Isabel Helen, to. Mr. Har­ old B. Kitchen, son of Mrs. Kitchen and the late A. E. Kitchen. The mar­ riage to take plaice early in October. Mr. Christie Much Better Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Christie, who have been visiting with his daughter, Mrs. Pentland and Rev. E. C.. Pent- lanl, at Assumption, 111., for the past six months, returned to Wingham on Sunday. We are very pleased to re­ port that Mr. Christie is much im­ proved in health. Mr. and Mrs. W. B. McCool who spent a couple of days in Detroit, met them there. LOCAL PAIR WON AT TEESWATER Play Was Held on Wingham Greens On Thursday evening the Tccswat- er Bowling Club held a double tour- ’ nament on the Wingham greens. There was an entry of thirty, God­ erich 4, Hanover 2, Brussels 3, Luck- now 4, Harriston 1, Wingham 10, TeeswatCr 6. Wingham pairs won first, second and sixth prizes. The winners were as follows! 1st, H. Sherbondy and A. Wilson, 3 wins plus 27; 2nd, E. R. Harrison and W. A. Miller, 3 wins plus 26; 3rd, R. Finlayson and H. Ag­ new, Lucknow, 3 wins plus 23; 4th, D. Brigham and A. Finlaysoh, Han­ over, 3 wins plus 7; 5th, i?. King and A. H. Gardiner, of Harriston, 3 wins plus 3; 6th, Murray Roberts and A. M. Forbes, 2 wins plus 24, LEGION SERVICE WAS HELD AT EXETER Badges Presented to Comrades Ken­ neth Weaver and H. S. Turner At the drumhead service of Zone 10 of the Canadian Legion, B.E.S.L., held in Victoria Park, Exeter, Sunday afternoon, Major Kenneth Weaver of Wingham branch, who was Zone Commander for three years, was pre­ sented with an ‘Honorary Officer’s Badge with Palm by the present Zone Commander, Comrade R. E. Pooley. Comrade H, S. Turner, of Goderich, Zone Secretary, was presented with a similar badge by Comrade Thomas Prydye, of Exeter. Branches were present from Clin­ ton, Goderich, Kincardine, Listowel, Seaforth, Wingham, Brussels and Ex* eter. Bands were present from Clin­ ton, Goderich, Exeter, Seaforth and Kincardine. Reeve W. D. Saunders, of Exeter, gave the address of wel­ come and Comrade Hubert Jones the call to worship. Rev. Dr. K. H. Palmer, of Palm­ erston, who was secretary to the late Col. Sam Hughes, minister of Militia in 1914, and who later served over­ seas, was the special speaker. He spoke on living rather than talking religion. He said “the trouble is we did not finish the job last time. We were like a surgeon who operated but did not get down to the roots.” Hit­ ler is going to pay the price all men have paid who thought themselves greater than the Almighty Himself,” Dr. Palmer said. The parade marched to the Ceno­ taph for the placing of wreaths. The Last Post and Reveille were sounded by Clinton trumpeters. WORK PREPARATORY TO POLE REMOVAL The Bell Telephone Company of Canada is now carrying out an ex­ tensive reconstruction of outside tele­ phone lines in and around Wingham. In order to ,co-operate with the muni­ cipal authorities in improving the ap­ pearance of the town, the telephone company will remove all the poles and wires from Josephine Street and place its lines underground. This work should be completed by late fall, W. G.' Hamilton, manager for the company here, informs us. During the summer the Wingham Utilities Commission has also been carrying on work preparatory to re­ moving its present wiring from Jos­ ephine St. The Hydro will instal up- to-late lighting standards on our main street. Josephine street will be serv­ ed by the Hydro and the Bell Tele­ phone Company from the rear of the properties when this change takes place. Begin Music Classes Miss Cora Phair, teacher of Piano, Theory and Vocal, is commencing her classes this week. Pupils are prepared for all grades of Toronto Conserva­ tory examinations. Phone 317. FORMER BLUEVALE MINISTER PASSES Rev. David Rogers, 84, retired Methodist and United Church min­ ister, died at the home of his dau­ ghter, Mrs. Frank Marlatt, 59 Queen street, St. Thomas, Wednesday after­ noon, Sept. 6th, following an illness that has kept him confined to his home for about two years. Mr. Rog­ ers who Spent 62 years in the minis­ try, was known throughout Western Ontario. , Mr. Rogers was born at Darling­ ton, near Bowmanville, Eastern On­ tario. At the age of 19 he became a licensed local preacher, and on Jan­ uary 10, 1875, he appeared on his first circuit, the appointments being in and contiguous to Arthur, north of Gttelph. From Arthur he went to Listowel, then to Brussels, Gorrie, Erin, Flar- rnony, Kintore, Ailsa Craig, Londes- boro, Atwool, Dungannon, Brussels, Talbotville, Bluevale, Fordwich, Sea­ forth, Thorndale, and to Central Church, St. Thomas in 1911. In 1915 he superannuated. He had a wonderful memory and he wrote a history of the Bluevale Methodist Church which Was pub­ lished in the Advance-Times. He issurvived by his Widow* Mrs. Elsie Rogers, and daughter, Mrs. F. Marlatt, city, and a son, F. C. Rog­ ers, Hamilton. Burial took place in St, Thomas Cemetery. LOCAL SCHOOLS’ REGISTRATIONS Enrollment Similar to Last Year The numbers enrolled at both local schools is much similar to that of a year ago. At the High School there is a registration of 172, last year it was 173 at the commencement of school. Grade 9 (Form 1) has a class of 54 this year, 6 less than last year; Grade 10, 40; Grade 11, 29; Grade 12, 19; Grade 13, 15; Commercial 15, The Public School has an enroll­ ment of 236 which is the same as last year, In Grade 1, 33 children enroll­ ed for the first time, which is the same number. as for the past two years; other classes are, Grade 2, 27; Grade 3, 32; Grade 4, 24; Grade 5, 32; Grade 6, 30; Grade 7, 30; Grade 8, 28. NOTICE RE CHANGE IN FAIR LIST The following is a correction to the Wingham Fall Fair Prize List. Sec­ tions 5, 10, 15 in the Horse Classes, 1, 2 and 3 are open events, not clos- el for residents of Townships as stat­ ed, The following in addition to Class 5, Section 22, Best Brood Mare, Draft Agricultural, wagon, $3.00, $2,00, $1.- 00; Section-23, Best 3-year-old Draft, Agricultural, wagon, $3.00, 2.00, $1.00. Those eligible to compete in sections 22 and 23 are residents of the Town­ ships giving grants to the society. FIVE ENLISTED AT LISTOWEL The first to be accepted for mili­ tary duty here passed' their medical examination at Listowel on Tuesday and are now members of the 100th Battery of that town. They are Hugh Cuming, Norman Elliott, Clifford Taman, Charles „ Baskerville. Jim Thompson, brother of Mrs. R. S. Hetherington, of town, and' a former Wingham boy, is also a recruit in the 100 Battery. Lieut. T. W. Platt en­ listed in this battery last week. Two tried their medical examina­ tion at Listowel Tuesday and were turned down, they were Joe and Thomas Thompson, of near Blyth. Last week Charles McKibbon tried to enlist with the field ambulance at Guelph but was not accepted. George King was in—Toronto last week to see about joining the flying corps but they are not taking any pilot recruits at present. Tea and Baking Sale A Tea and Sale of Home Cooking will be held at Mrs. H.-C. MacLean’s residence, Friday afternoon, Sept. 25, under the auspices of the Ladies’ Aid Society of St. Andrew’s Church. Ev­ erybody welcome. Exhibition of Fall Flowers • An exhibition of fall flowers from the gardens of members Of the Wing­ ham Horticultural Society will be. on display at Mr. A. J. Walker's Furni­ ture store on Saturday afternoon and evening. Raspberries in September , , . George Taylor, 12th Con. of East Wawanosh, has four raspberry bushes that, are producing a second crop of berries. George noticed' trie bushes were quite heavily laden with fruit on Monday and says that they were very luscious. Engagement Announced Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Campbell an­ nounce the engagement of their youngest daughter, Eurith Copeland, to Donald Charles, only son of Mrs. Nasmith and the late Arthur P. Na­ smith, of Dundas and Toronto. The wedding will take place quietly on Friday, September 22nd in Toronto. Bowled at Toronto Wingham Bowling Club was repre­ sented by two entries in the Globe and Mail doubles at Toronto last week. Clare Adams and Alex. Craw­ ford won three games; Geo, Williams and Rev. J. Pollock won two games. It is a knock-out series, one loss puts you out. Price of Pumping System Reduced In the advertisement of the Empire Brass- Manufacturing , Co., Limited anl Mathan Bros, in our last week’s issue the price of the Dtiro Special Pumping System was given as $87.00. We regret an error was made, the price of this pumping system is $80.00 : the reduction having become effective September 1st. BELGRAVE SCHOOL FAIR WAS: A GREAT SUCCESS All Classes Well Filldd With 1300 Entries In AU Very favorable weather conditions Monday added greatly to the success of the Annual Belgrave School Fair, Early in the day the entries began to arrive and the total number of en­ tries reached almost the thirteen hun­ dred mark when all classes were fill­ ed and judging commenced about noon. Shortly after noon the large crowd began to gather and 'the following schools lined Ui> for their parade — S.S. No. 3, (Morris, S.S. No. 5, Mor­ ris, S.S. No. 7, Morris, S.S. No. 8, E. Wawanosh, S.S. No. 9, E. Wawanosh, ' S.S. No. 11, E. Wawanosh, S.S. No. 13, E. Wawanosh, S.S. No. 7,- E. Wa­ wanosh, U.S.S. No. 16, E. and W. Wawanosh, U.S.S. No. '17, Morris and E. Wawanosh. The parade was lead by music played by two Kilties from Lucknow with the bagpipes. Mr. J., C. Shearer, District Representative of the Department of Agriculture, J. S. Procter, President of the School Fair, R. Redmond, Reeve of E. Wawanosh and Mr. J. H. Kinkead, Public School Inspector. After the parade t through the streets the schools mej in front of the United Church. Here' all were wel­ comed in a few wordis by the Pres­ ident, J. S. Procter, who introduced Mr. Shearer, Mr. Redmond and Mr. Kinkead, who all gavd short address­ es. The spelling competition was con­ ducted by Mr. Kinkead at this time. This was followed by sports for all with the following first prize winners: girls under six, Jewel McClinchey; boys under 6, Lloyd Anderson; girls 7 and 8 years, Annie Hull; boys 7 and 8, Billie Taylor; girls 9 and 10, Lorna Dunbar; boys 9 and 10, Wilfred Spiv­ ey; girls 11 and 12, Jean Leaver; boys 11 and 12, John Spivey; girls- any age, Jean Hull; boys any age, Lloyd Armstrong; boys’ sack race, Wallace Pletch; girls’ sack race, Jean Hull; relay race, S.S. No. 3, Morris; Tea­ chers’ race, Miss E. Beacom; Any­ one’s- race, Lyle Hopper; girls throw­ ing softball Jr., Donna VanCamp, Sr. girls, Eileen McClinchey; wheelbar­ row race, Glen Golley and Wilfred Haines. Following the sports the ex­ hibits in the hall and sheds were viewed. The hall held the school work, flowers, sewing, baking and the school exhibit of some projects stud­ ied in school. (Continued on Page Four) MAILING LIST WAS CORRECTED We have corrected our mailing list up to and including Thursday, Sept. 7- Please examine your label and if there have been any errors please no­ tify this office at once. If you find that you are in arrears, an e^rly settlement would be greatly appreciated* NEW TAXES ANNOUNCED < BY OTTAWA Here are the new war budget tax­ es ata- g’pnce: An excess tax on profits of all com­ panies incorporated or not, based on a rate of 50 per cent, of all excess ov­ er the average profits of the last four years, with an alternative graduated scale ranging from 10 per cent, to 60 per cent, on profits in excess of five per cent, on capital used. Individual income taxes increased by a surtax of 20 per cent, on the normal tax paid, beginning with 1939 incomes. Corporation income taxes raised three per cent, over present level — from 15 per cent, to 18 per cent., and from; 17 per cent, to 20 per cent, on consolidated returns. Excise duty on spirits increased by $3 a proof gallon. Beer taxed to an effective rate of about two cents on a quart bottle. ’Excise duty on cigarettes increased by $1 per 1,000. Excise duty on tobacco increased by five cents per pound. Excise tax on all wines doubled. Customs tariff on tea increased from five cents to 10 cents a pound, according to invoice price. Customs tariff on coffee increased by 10 cents a pound under alt tariffs. LEGION AUXILIARY PLAN SEWING Will Make Goods for English Child­ ren. The first monthly fall meeting of the Ladies’ Auxiliary to Canadian Legion was held in the Armouries on Monday evening. A splendid account of the Zone Rally held in Woodstock in August, was given by Mrs. E. Lewis. Plans were made to make sweaters, mittens, socks and quilts to be sent for the refugee children in the coun­ try in England. An effort is to be made to make these articles and have them sent before the cold weather sets in. 4 MEAFORD PLAY HERE SATURDAY The game the fans have been wait­ ing for — a game out of. the group — will be played here on Saturday at 3 p.m. when the Hurons take on the highly rated Meaford team. This game should pack the park and it is hoped that the fans will be out in large numbers to cheer the team to a win. The club has been playing winning ball all summer, show your appreciation by being present Satur­ day. Note the time the game starts — at 3 p.m. The first game of the series is being played today (Wed­ nesday) at Meaford. PRIZE LISTS ISSUED FOR FALL FAIR The prize list for the annual Wing­ ham Fall Fair, which will be held on September 27 - 28, have been issued by the Turnberry Agricultural Soc­ iety and are now available on appli­ cation to the secretary, Mr. H. L. Sherbondy. The prize list has been carefully revised and all interested are asked to examine the,list careful­ ly. Keep in mind the dates and plan to enter something. Do your part to make the Fair a great success. Men’s Oxfords — Our splendid ox­ fords for Men, priced at $3.50, $4.00 and $5.00, cost you less than inferior qualities. Greer’s Shoe Store, Royal Winter Fair Cancelled As the Coliseum and the Automo­ tive Buildings at Toronto exhibition grounds will be used for the housing of troops, the Royal Winter Fair anl the Automobile Show have been can­ celled for this year. Engagemnet Announced Mr. and Mrs. Wm, Stewart, Wing­ ham, announce the engagement of their younger daughter, Mary W., to Mr. Robert T. Mathers, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. T. W. Mathers. The marriage to take place October seventh. Thanksgiving Day October 9th Monday, October 9th, will be ob­ served as Thanksgiving Day through­ out Canada. This will give us anoth­ er long week-end holiday before win­ ter sets in, The usual practice is for the seconl Monday in October to be proclaimed Thanksgiving Day. Sheep Wirmers at Goderich With 20 firsts and seconds in sheep’, Orville McGowan, Blyth, was winner at Goderich fair, with his Dor- sets and Oxford Downs.. C. Lawson, Bayfield; W. H. Douglas, St. PaiiPs; and J. R. Henry, Belgrave, were oth­ er large winners. Public School. Students’ Council The following were elected to the Students’ Council at Wingham Pub­ lic School last week: Grade 8, Lillian Angus and Bruce Wilson; Grade 7, Jean Town anl Raymond Bell; Grade 6, Bill Kress; Grade 5, Gloria Swan­ son. The Athletic Executive is as fol­ lows: Evelyn /Vilen, Annie Shiell, Donald Campbell, Harold Sell, Full Fee for Licenses It has been announced by the On­ tario highways department that re­ duced fees will not prevail for the final quarter of the year, as in the past. All licenses must be paid for at the full year’s rate. In previous years automobile and truck owners purch­ asing licenses after Sept. 1 obtained same for half the annual fees. School Shoes—-All the comfortable styles on lasts suitable for the grow­ ing feet. $1.25, $1,50, $1,75 to $2.00. Greer’s Shoe Store, MISSION GROUPS „ MET AT SEAFORTH Miss Grace Patterson, of Central In­ dia, Was The Guest Speaker A splendid representation of the Evening Auxiliaries, Mission Circles and C.G.I.T, Groups of Huron Pres- byterial, met in Northside United Church, Seaforth, for their annual Supper Rally on Friday evening, Sep­ tember Sth. Miss Clare McGowan, Mission Circle Secretary, presided over the gathering. A sing-song with Mrs. R. E. McKenzie at the piano, was enjoyed. A review of the names of the missionaries in India was a novel feature, Following this, .Mrs. A, W. Gard­ iner, president of the Presbyterial, in­ troduced the guest speaker, Miss Grace Patterson, of Central India. Miss Patterson told of her very in­ teresting work in a girls’ school there. Lantern slides were shown and were described by Miss Patterson. As mis­ sionary work in India is the study to be begun this Fall in all our organiz­ ations, this proved especially inter­ esting. Mrs. MacKenzie called the roll of the Evening Auxiliaries and Miss Mc­ Gowan introduced Miss Caroline Wellwood, of Wingham, the new C. G.I.T. secretary, who made a few re­ marks. Mrs. J. D. Colquhoun called atten­ tion to some literature. Hearty votes of thanks were ex­ tended to Miss Patterson by Mrs. FI. V. Wockman and to the ladies of the Seaforth Evening Auxiliary by Miss Mary Milne. A brief devotional period conduct­ ed by .Miss McGowan brought a very happy evening to a close. TWO SCALDING ACCIDENTS When she tripped on the cellar stairs Monday moaning when she was carrying a pan of boiling water to the basement, Miss Irene Clark was severely scalded about the face, neck and chest. When she fell Miss Clark went head first in the pan and even the inside of her mouth was scalded. Another scalding accident occurred here on Sunday when Pauline, three- year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Morris Swanson, upset a plate of steaming soup onto the upper part of her arm which was badly scalded. The little tot was wearing a sweater' at the time which absorbed a quan­ tity of the hot liquid which no doubt caused the burn to be more severe than it otherwise might have been. Ladies’ Fall Shoes — See the New styles and colors in suede and kid leathers.—Greer’s Shoe Store. School Grads Start Careers The following graduates of this June from Wingham High School will be starting new careers as fol­ lows: Jean Cruikshank, nurse-in­ training at Victoria Hospital, Lon­ don; Doris Armitage, attending Mac­ Donald Institute, Guelph, two year course; to Stratford Normal, Verne Walker, Dorothy Golley, Margaret Coulter, Norma Weatherhead, Vivian Waddell, Newton, > ; CASH TAKEN BY COW AND CALF WINNER Mr. A. Hopf, Winner, Returns $5.00 • • • to Lions Club. The following letter was receive'^' by Mr. W. S. Hall, Chairman of the Ticket Committee of the Lions Club, from Mr. Archie Hopf, Clifford, the winner of the Cow and Calf, major prize in the Lions Club draw held on Labor Day. Clifford, Ontario, Sept. 6, 1939 Mr. Stanley Hall, Wingham, Ont. Dear Sir! I have received your letter of the 5th. It was a great surprise to me when I heard I was tile first prize winner, I congratulate the Lions Club in the fine, honest way these prizes are gtven out. I enclose herewith the ticket I pur­ chased. I would like you to send the cash value of the cow and calf, which is $55.00. Please keep $5.00 to be add­ ed to the fund for crippled children. With many thanks, I am Sincerely yours, Archie Hopf, The Lions Club deeply appreciate Mr. HopFs generosity in the donation of $5.00 of his prize to the club. LOCAL NETTERS DE- featedseafortb Tourney at Seaforth Halted by Rain. At Seaforth on Thursday evening, the Wingham Tennis Club won from Seaforth 8 sets to 4, Rain, however,, halted the play and four sets of mix­ ed doubles were not played. In the ladies' doubles, Wingham won 3-1;; men’s doubles were a tie 2-2; in the mixed doubles Wingham won 3-1. The score by sets was as follows: Ladies’ Doubles Noreen Benedict and Mrs. W, Gur­ ney defeated E, Steinburg and L, Box, Seaforth, 6-5; Mary King and Louise Lloyd defeated M. McIver and M. Holmes, 6-5; Mrs. R. Spittai and Ruth Hamilton lost to B, Best and M. Slater 5-6; Mrs, O. Colborne and Mrs, R. S. Hetherington defeated L. Box and E. Steinburg 6-2. Men’s Doubles Don Nasmith and Jim Hamilton defeated H. Steinburg and J. (McKen­ zie 6-1; Ken Somers and Wilbur Tif­ fin lost to G, Free and D. Grieve, Seaforth 5-6; Bart Smith and Ross Thompson lost to O. McTavish and T. McTavish 2-6; Miller Davis and. Harry Brown defeated J. Southgate and W. Hays 6-4. Mixed Doubles Noreen Benedict and Wilbur Tif­ fin defeated J. McKenzie and H. Steinburg 6-2; Mrs. W. Gurney and Ken Somers defeated M. Holmes and J, McTavish 6-2; Mary King and D. Nasmith lost to L. Box and H. Stein­ burg 2-6; Louise Lloyd and B Smith defeated E. Hays and B. Best 4-3. OBITUARY Mrs. Richard Procter One of Morris Township’s highly- respected residents, Mrs. Richard Procter, passed away at her late resi­ dence, 4th Concession, Monday morn­ ing, September 11th. Mrs. Procter had not enjoyed good health for 15 years but was about as usual up t<* the Tuesday prior to her death. She was a very energetic woman and des­ pite her ill health was busy preparing* entries for Wingham Fall Fair Up to the time she bcame seriously ill.. Her maiden name was Margaret Ann McMurray, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Robert McMurray, pi­ oneer of Morris. She was in her 64tk year and lived practically her entire- life on the 4th concession. Born in Goderich Township, she moved with her. parents to the 4th concession of Morris when six years of age. In 1902 she was married to her late hus­ band, Richard Procter, who prede­ ceased her Christmas Day, 1927. A member of Trinity Anglican Church* Belgrave, she took an active part in the Ladies’ Guild so long as her health permitted. She also was deep­ ly interested in the Belgrave School Fair and the Women’s Institute. She is survived by two sons, Rich­ ard and Robert, both at home, and one brother, William, who also re­ sides on the 4th concession. The funeral service will be con­ ducted by her rector, Rev. R. M. Weekes, at her late residence on Wednesday afternuoon, Sept. 13th, at 2 o’clock. ~ flie pnllKeafefs: Joe Yuill, Alex, King, J. C. Procter, S. Procter, R. McMurray, Alex. Robertson. Interment in Brandon Cemetery*. Belgrave. J. Wilson Turner Following Mt Bln“rs of two .years,.. J. Wilson Turner, 190 Strathgowan Ave., Toronto, passed away on Fri­ day morning, Sept. 8th, in his 50th year. Mr. Turner was well known, here as his wife was Florence Van- Norman, formerly of Wingham. She is the daughter of Mrs. V. R. Van- Norman and the late Mr. VanNor- man. They were married in 1922. Mr, Turner was born at Brucefield and attended Public School there. He * graduated from. Seaforth High School and Clinton Model school. For the past twenty years he has resided in Toronto, He leaves to mourn his* passing be* siles his wife, one daughter, Phyllis- He is also survived by one sister* Mrs, Walter Watts, of Chatham. , Burial took place in Brucefield Cemetery on Sunday afternoon. The pallbearers were: Mr. Walter Watt* Mr. E. Briscoe, Mr, CornhiH, all of Chatham; Mr. Allen of Brucefield* Mr. A.* fit, Sainsbury, of Toronto and Dr. G. fit. Ross, of Wingham.