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WINGHAM, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 16th, 1939 Subscriptions $2.00 Per YearSingle Copies Five Cents
Social
I
car,
2nd,
house to house canvass. The wards
2nd,“God
Hunting in Part of Bruce
a lift
the
Party
afternoon, Nov-
John Carnegie, of Stratford, Injured
for
Jf
fa-
for
the
and
the
abortive
afficials
returned
the
the
or Tulip
purchase
Guest Speaker Was Mrs, H, D. Tay
lor, of Toronto — Mrs. James Mc-
* Gill, of Westfield, Presided.
her week at the school of
St. Thomas.
W. Garner, Presbyterial
Every Effort Will Have to be Made
to Reach Objective of $4000
taxes for
conducted
treasurer.
the list,
the
by
Of
ten
is expanding. The
nation must be clear,
We dare not turn to
and then., turn away
Merchants Staging Big Selling Event
This Week.
$60,00 in Cash Prizes — Will You Be
Onp of the Lucky Ones?
Five More or Less Injured and Cars
Were Much Damaged
Mildmay Creamery Safe Blown and
Garage Safe Taken — Robbers Fail-
eo to Get Anything Here.
No Cases Developed Here Since Oct.
20th
I
at the
SKI CLUB
NAME^OFFICERS
Plan Big SeasonWingham Citizens’ Band and 99th
Wingham Battery Paraded'
With Veterans,
Author of Anne Books Greeted By
Large Audience
of this district.
W. G. Hamilton,
"Chairman of Committee.
Rev. Dr. K. Hunter Palmer, of Palm-
, erston, was Guest Speaker.
'Women Wanted to Help with Sewing,
Etc.
CENOTAPH SERVICE
LARGELY ATTENDED
Despite the chilly winds and the
occasional flicker of show, the annual
Remembrance Day Observance at the
Cenotaph was attended by large num
bers. The parade to the Cenotaph, of
Boy Scouts, Wingham Citizens’ Band,
S9tli Wingham Battery R.C.A., Vet
erans, Civic Officials and representa
tive of various organizations and so
cieties, was the largest that has been
Beld in some time.
Mayor J. H, Crawford was chair
man. Following the singing of “Oh,
Cod, our help in ages past” Rev. E.
M. Loney led in prayer and Rev. E.
O. Gallagher read the Scripture les
son. The singing of “Abide with me”
was followed by Two Minutes of Sil
ence, Following the Last Post, Rev.
.J. F. Anderson gave the Prayer of
Remembrance, The Reveille was
sounded.
The special speaker was the Rev.
Dr. K. Hunter Palmer, of Palmerston;
During the early part of the Great
“War, Dr. Palmer was secretary to the
late Sir Sam Hughes, later having war
-experience. H« gave a very stirring
•address. He spoke on living rather
than talking religion. He said the men
in the Great War did not talk much
about religion but they practiced it.
The placing of wreaths, the singing
■of “God Save the King” and the bene-
-diction by Rev. Kenneth MacLean
brought the service to a close.
SPLENDID POPPY
DAY COLLECTION
The Poppy Day Committee of the
"Wingham Legion wish to express, on
behalf pf the Legion, their sincere ap
preciation to the people of this com
munity for their splendid response to
.the sale of poppies last Vveek. The
collection amounted to $191 which
will greatly assist the Legion to con
tinue its work among the needly vet
erans
(
"Deer
This is deer hunting week in the
northern townships of Bruce County.
Hunting is allowed all this week but
the use of dogs is not permitted. The
townships in which hunting can be
carried on this week are Annabel, A1-.
"bcmarle, Eastnor^ Lindsay, St. Ed
mund.
Engagement Announcement
Mr. and Mrs. George E. Mullen,.of
Peterborough, have announced the en
gagement of their daughter, Mabel,
to Mr. Frank E. Madill, Wingham,
Ont., son of Mr. J. J. Madill and the
late Mrs. Madill, of Lakefield, Ont.
The marriage to take place Novem
ber 18th.
Attended Teeswater Service ,
A number of the members of the
Wingham Branch No. 180 of the Can
adian Legion, also members of the
"Wingham Battery attended a Remem
brance Day service in Teeswater on
.Sunday evening. The service was held
an the Teeswater United Church and
was conducted by the pastor, Rev. R.
.N. Stewart, who was assisted by Rev.
,J. D. Wilkie, minister of Teeswater
’.Presbyterian Church. Private Frank
.Renwick, of Teeswater, a member of
‘the Wingham Battery, sang Kipling’s.
Recessional.
RED CROSS WORK
ROOM BUSY PLACE
The Click of knitting needles, the
snip of scissors and the whirr of sew
ing machines, all give evidence of
activity in the work room of of
Wingham Red Cross these days.
Long tables have been put up
cutting mid bastitfg, a large cupboard
■holds the yarn and other materials,
while sewing machines have been
Waned by generous citizens. Just now
—• besides the knitting of socks,
■scarfs and wristlets; pneumonia jack
ets and bandages are being made.
The pneumonia jackets are of color
ful blue cotton eiderdown lined with
White eiderdown, made according to
the Fed Cross requirements.
The room is opcii every Tuesday,
Wednesday and Thursday afternoons
from two until six o’clock and every
woman is expected to do het' bit in
this interesting and necessary work.
JSS7
VETERANS ATTENDED
CHURCH SERVICE
WEST HURON W.M.S.
SECTIONAL MEETING
i
ATTEMPT MADE TO
ENTER CREAMERY
TRIPLE $ DAYS
THURS., FRL, SAT,
TWO GODERICH CARS
COLLIDED NEAR HERE 'l
St. Paul’s Anglican Church was the
scene of a: special service Sunday
morning, when the Wingham Legion
held their annual Church Parade.
They were accompanied by the Wing
ham Citizens’ Band and the 99th Bat
tery.
Rev. E. O. Gallagher, the rector,
conducted the service and gave the
address. He was assisted in the ser
vice by Comrades J. R. M. Spittai and
Baron Hudson, who are Lay Readers
of the Church. The 46th Psalm was
read and the Scripture lesson was the
44th chapter of Ecclesiastes.
The text of Mr. Gallagher’s sermon
was the 9th and 10th verses of the
29th Psalm, Speaking of Conditions,
Mr. Gallagher said, we ask one an
other what has happened. What have
we won? Darkness has fallen-about
us, but dark as things are, we must
brighten them as best we can. The
things that are happening in Europe
are not the work of God but the work
of the devil. The only religion that
can liver under the system used in
some European countries is the pagan
religion which
conscience of a
the rector said.
God in prayer
from Him. We must keep things on
the higher level. Christ helps most of
all, He has been really and truly the
Church. We must turn to God and
pray for one another whether enemies
or not’. Let us all keep, our spiritual
life strong whether we are away or
at home, Mr. Gallagher urged. The
Choir sang “Lift Up Thine Eyes”.
The service closed with the Last Post,
Two Minutes’ Silence, the Prayer of
Remembrance, Reveille and
Save the King.”
The Wingham Ski Club held its in
augural meeting for the season 1939-
40, irf the Council Chamber, Wednes
day, Nov, 8. Attended by an enthus
iastic number, officers for the coming
year were elected as follows:
Hon. Pres,—J. H. Crawford.
President—-Geo. 'Mason.
Vice Pres.—Mrs. Ola Colborne. •
Secretary—Harold Mitchell.
Treas,—Carl McKay.
Press Reporter—K, Somers.
A Grounds Committee and
Committee were formed with George
Robertson and Peg Fuller in charge
of these.
A club room has been secured in
town, and plans have been made for
the coming winter’s activities, to in
clude hikes, sk‘i meets, and social ev
enings. The fees for the coming sea
son have been set at $1,50 to include
the Club Crest. Memberships may be
secured from the Executive Officers.
Skiing has increased by leaps and'
bounds (in more ways than one) since
the club’s inception last year. Come
out this year and get your share of
the fun.
The Women’s Missionary Society
held their annual Sectional Conven
tion for West Huron at United
Church Bayfield, .on Thursday of last
week, with Mrs, James A. McGill, of
Westfield, presiding, Mrs. Charles
Straughan, of Auburh, and Mrs. Haz
elwood, of the Manse?, Benmiller, con
ducted, the worship’ service Zn the
morning. Miss Mapd Sterling, Bay-
field, welcomed the yisitors and dele
gates in a most gracious manner to
which Mrs, Hetherington, of Goder
ich, responded. Among other remarks
she gave three “Nofs” to remember:
“Fear Not, Fuss Not, Fail Not,” Tie
these three nots together and they
will hold you firmlw no matter what
the future holds, she said.
Very encouraging reports were giv
en by 16 Auxiliaries and the different
organizations. Miss -Sterling, Temp
erance Sec., in her report, asked each
member to do her duty in her home
for Temperance. She said “Our coun
try is now at war and we must give
our brave boys the.best we have in
Some time during Friday night, it
is believed early in the night, an at
tempt was made to enter the Maitland
Creamery here. The would-be rob
bers forced the boiler room door but;
failed to get into the main building
as the dooi; was heavily barred.
The same night safecrackers blew
open th,e safe at Thompson Brothers’
Creamery at Mildmay and also car
ried the safe from Koenig’s Garage in
the same village. Police are of the
opinion that the gang who worked in
Mildmay went there after failing to
get into the creamery here.
At Thompson’s Creamery the outer
strong box^was blown but the robbers
failed to get the cash from the inner
safe when they could not force it op
en.. Koenig’s safe was carted away
and was later found blown open near
Brampton, It did not contain any
cash so the robbers again got nothing
for their trouble.
Tara and Lucknow creameries had
been recently robbed and it is believ
ed that the same gang of yeggmen are
$2,200 SUBSCRIBED
IN TWO DAYS
Although the people of Wingham
have subscribed $2200 in two days to
the Red Cross, it will take every ef
fort on the part of the people to
reach the objective set — $4,000.00.
As published before each ward has
Attended Harriston Lions’
Charter Night
The Harriston Lions Club received
their charter last week from District
Governor William Carroll. Fred W.
Spry, president of the Wingham club
made the presentation of the gavel.
Other Lions attending from here were
R. S. Hetherington, W. G. Hamilton,
E. Lewis and W. B. McCool.
30 Tables at Euchre
The Institute Euchre on Monday
night was well attended, thirty tables*
taking part in the play. The winners
were: Ladies, Mrs. B. Beninger, Mrs.
Jas. Moffatt; Gentlemen: W. E. Ham
mond, Ken Sparks; Mystery prize,
Mrs. W. -E. Hammond.. ThcS* ladies
served a' delightful lunch following
the play.
Former Winghamite Awarded $3000
For a pair of inj-ured kneecaps re
sulting from a fall on a Goderich side
walk, and which developed a severe
Case of arthritis, Mrs. Ida Barbour, of
Goderich, formerly of Wingham, will
collect $3,000 and costs from the
Town of Goderich. This settlement
was reached after an all day trial in
assize court, counsel coming to an
agreement on the suggestion of Jus
tice Kelly. The corporation held to
have been negligent, is insured against
loss.
County Held Tax Sale
A sale of lands for
Co.unty of Huron was
A. FI. Erskine, county
forty-six properties on
were paid before the sale. Twenty
Were sold, involving $2,543, Sixteen
remained unsold, involving less than
$300. Most of these will be taken ov
er by the municipalities at the ad
journed sale. The total amount due
on the forty-six properties was $3500.
These were situated in fourteen diff
erent municipalities, which does not
make a very heavy list.
Commands Middlesex-Huron
Regiment
Promotion of Major L. C, MacDon
ald, V.D., of London, to rank of lieu
tenant-colonel and to command the
Middlesex and Huron Regiment, is
officially announced. Lieut,-Cot A. P,
Malone, of Strathroy, is permitted to
retire retaining his rank. Cot Malone
assumed command of the Middlesex
Light Infantry in July of 1932 arid
continued to command the Middlesex
and Huron feegiment after the rcor-
ganlzatiqjrt of the district militia in
1936 when the Middlesex Light In
fantry and the Huron Regiment were
Joined to form the Middlesex and
Huron unit.
a team of canvassers who are making
a
again are divided and a pair.are as
signed a stated district within the
ward.
The drive started on Monday and
the workers were right on the job
arid all report being' received most
cordially by our citizens which shows
the people in Wingham are in sym
pathy with this important work.
However, we 'have a long way to
go yet to make the thermometer at
Headquarters, Hydro Shop, register
the $4,000. You will give
we are sure/— Thank You.
“Free” This Week
, We. are giving a Daffodil
Bulb “Free” with each 25c
at McKibbon’s Drug Store.
Attended Farewell Gathering
Mrs. W. F. VanStone attended two
farewell gatherings in Clifford. Mon
day in honour of Miss Kate Young,
who is leaving to make her home with
her ■ brother in Saskatoon. Miss
Young was a daughter of the late
Rev. S. Young, former minister of
Clifford Knox Presbyterian Church
for 34 years.
Children Held Cenotaph Service
The pupils of the Public School
held a .service of remcriibrance at the
Cenotaph after school on Monday.
This service was scheduled for Fri
day but bad weather caused a change
in plans. Mr. Gordon Kidd, the prin
cipal, gave a short talk on the mean
ing of Remembrance Day and Rev, E,
M. Loney lead in prayer. Two min
utes’ silence was observed and the
Last Post and Reveille was played by
Carl McKay. The singing of the Na
tional Anthem closed the service. ■
A. Y. P. A. NAME
COUNCIL DELEGATES
St. Paul’s A. Y. P. A. met in regu
lar session Monday evening, with the
president, Herb. Fuller, in the chair.
Devotions were conducted by the
Chaplain, Mr, J. R. M. Spittai, The
presideht reported from the meeting
of the Local Council at Goderich,
held last week, and following the re
port, Miss Doris Fells, Mrs. M. Tem
pleman and Messrs. H. Fuller, W.
Sturdy and B. Mitchell, were appoint
ed as official delegates to the Coun
cil. It was arranged to have-a guest
speaker for Monday, Nov. 20th, and
the executive is drawing up a pro
gram for the season.- In the attend
ance contest, which closes Dec. 11th,
the ladies have a slight margin in
their favour,
Mrs, E, Armitage conducted a quiz
contest on the Royal Tour, Mr. Falph
■Baird read the weekly journal, and
under the direction of the chairman
a newspaper comprising all depart
ments was prepared by the members.
leadership. How can, we have leaders responsible. In each case the safe was
who are clear-thinking and fit to lead ( blown but as yet^the robbers have re-
if those leaders frequent the beer j ceived very little booty,
rooms. The morning ^session was clos-1
ed by prayer by Mrs. . Marvin McDow-'
ell, of Westfield, after which the Bay-
field ladies served a ‘delicious dinner.
The afternoon session opened at
1,30. Mrs. Newman,' Dungannon, and
Mrs. Byron Wilson, of Goderich, were
in charge of the devotional period.
I Mrs. L. Eedy, of. St. Marys, presi-
. dent "of the London 'Conference
Branch, gave an address on the Wo
men’s Missionary Society in Canada.
She told of the work already started
and of new fields calling for help.
Mrs. J. A. McGill introduced the
guest speaker, Mrs. H. D.. Taylor, of
Toronto, who was ohe of six delegat
es from'the whole *t>f Canada to the
World Conference of Missions in Ma
dras, India, last year.
On coming to the platform, Mrs.
Taylor asked the audience to rise and
sing the old hymn “Jesus Saves.” She
gave a graphic account of her trip and
her reception among those dusky bro
thers and sisters, and of their great
need and their longing and calling for
the true God and the right’ way of life
and the great challenge there came
when every nation in the- world sent
delegates. Japanese met Chinese in
the quest for a higher life. She point
ed out to us that we are at war be
cause men have listened to the noise
of greed and closed their ears to Je
sus Christ, who said “I am the way,
the truth and the light." Clearly, she
pointed out that each one of us who
know Jesus, must share Him.
Two members of Bayfield Auxil
iary delighted the audience with a
duet, after which Miss Clare McGow
an told of
leaders at
Mrs. A.
President, addressed the gathering,
giving a most inspiring message.
Rev. Mr. Gale, of Bayfield, pro
nounced the Benediction, with the
words of the motto for the day “Oh,
Lord of life to Thee we kneel, Mak
er of man, our purpose seal, We will
for honour of Thy name, Pass on the
torch: pass on the flame.”
RABIES APPEAR TO
BE UNDER CONTROL
Another week and no new cases of
rabies here, in fact, it would now ap
pear that this dreaded disease is un
der control in the district. This does
not mean there will be any let up in
the regulations, as a dog may take
some time to become rabid. The strict
.quarantine has apparently done a
good job to prevent further spread
of the disease.
The last case in Wingham was Oct.
20th, so it will soon be a month since
a case was reported, that is if one
does not develop in the next few
days.
Dr. McKenzie, of the Health of An
imals Branch, is still keeping a watch
ful eye over the situation in case there
are any new developments.
Every home in this district will re
ceive a Triple $ Day bill as one has
been mailed to ’ every house or has
been delivered. Read this bill careful
ly as it is jammed full of good news
for thrifty shoppers.
Wingham is your logical shopping
town. It has the best stores - the best
stocks - the most attractive prices -
and for the big $ Days the attractions
to shop here are greater than ever -
stocks are complete and values are be
ing. offered that are positive stand
outs.
All roads lead to Wingham for this
great selling event. Join the crowds
and take advantage of the specials the
merchants have planned for you,
• $60 In Cash Prizes
During the 3 Days $60.00 (cash)
will be given away Free to some lucky
shoppers. Here’s how to get a try
for the prizes: Shop with the stores
that disjjlay the $ Day pennants. For
every dollar you spend in one of these
stores you receive a ticket. Write
yoru name and address plainly on the
tickets and deposit them in the box
for this purpose at the store where
you made your purchase.
Thursday and. Friday at 5 p.m. a
draw will be made at the Hydro Shop
and on Saturday evening at 11 p.m.
Tickets not drawn Thursday will be
left for Friday and Saturday draw and
tickets net drawn Friday will have a
chance in the Saturday draw.
Prizes Are All Cash
Thursday: $15.00; 1st, $8.00;
$4.00; 3rd, $3.00.
Friday, $20.00; 1st, $8.00;
$4.00; 3rd, $3.00; 4th; $3.00; 5th, $2.00,
Saturday, $25.00; 1st, $8.00; 2nd,
$5.00; 3rd, $4.00; 4th, $3.00; 5th, $3.00;
6th, $2.00.
Two Goderich cars collided on the
last bridge south of town on the
prairie Wednesday evening last. The
occupants of the cars were lucky to
escape without serious injury. A car
driven by Edward Lynn, of Goderich,
struck the edge of the bridge and
bounced into the path of an oncoming,
car driven by Harry Edwards, God
erich, Children’s Aid Society supt.
The Lvnn car was proceeding into
Wingham with a group of Goderich
young people, who were on their way
to attend a social here. They were
held up for an hour with a flat tire.
Mr. Edwards, accompanied by Coun
ty Constable Arthur Jennings, was
leaving Wingham for Goderich
was crossing the last bridge on
prairie when the two ears met.
The headlights of the Edwards
although dimmed, blinded Mr. Lynn,
to such an extent that he failed to see
a reflector, warning of the narrow
bridge, until he was almost upon it.
The front right wheel of his automo
bile caught the corner of the bridge,
throwing th<?" car in front of the on
coming Edwards car. Bill Hoggarth,
18-year-old occupant of the Lynn car,
was knocked unconscious and receiv
ed a slight concussion of the. brain,
but is not in a serious condition. He
was removed to the Wingham Hos
pital, where he spent the night after
being treated by Dr. Connell.’ Mr.
Lynn sustained a cut hand and three
broken ribs, while Elaine Mero was
cut about one knee. Mr. Edwards and
Mr. Jennings received minor cuts and
bruises. The four other occupants of
the Lynn car escaped injury. The cars
were badly damaged. iMr.. Edwards’
car was a new 1940 Dodge coupe and
the Lynn car was a Tcrraplane. , -
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SCHOOL CONCERT
, NOV. 23 - 24
Card Party and Dance
Don’t forget the big Card
and Dance to be held in Sacred Heart
Parish Hall on Monday, Nov. 20th.
Good prizes, good lunch, Arthur’s Or
chestra. The feature of the evening
will be the drawing of the ten lucky
tickets. s
CAR MISHAP
NEAR BELMORE
When his car turned over into the
ditch one-half mile south of Belmore,
on Sunday afternoon^ John Carnegie,
of Stratfold, was badly injured. He
Was brought to hospital here in an un
conscious condition suffering from
concussion. Dr. W. M. Connell re
ports his condition as improved.
When the Carnegie 'car pulled out
to pass Norman Baiers’ car, it went
into the ditch and rolled over several
times. Carnegie was thrown from the
car but Miss Luella Miller, of near
Mitchell, a sister of Mrs. Baiers, es
caped uninjured. The car was badly
wrecked.
“Free” Bulbs “Free”
While they last, we are giving you
absolutely “Free” one Daffodil or
Tulip bulb with each 25c purchase you
make at McKibbon’s Drug Store.
Radios Stolen at Palmerston
Nine radios, six battery and three
electric, value at $500, were stolen
from FL M. Henderson’s furniture
store, Palmerston, early Sunday mor
ning when thieves broke into the
store. Entrance was gained by the
front door when the thieves removed
a piece of glass so they could reach
the lock on the inside of the door.
Fordwich Man Injured
William Mee, a Fordwich depart
ment of highways worker, was given
a ride on the side of the truck owned
by Lawrence Krizer, of Gowanstown.
Mee, think the driver was going to let
him off at his home, jumped from the
side ot" the truck and landed on the
road with sufficient force to break his
nose and forehead and give him sev
ere concussion. He is at present und
er the care of Dr. Fraser, Fordwich.
Notice to Dog Owners
Get your dog Muzzles and Collars
at Heughan’s Harness Shop.
Leased Building
C. Lloyd & Son have leased one of
the Western Foundry’s building (the
brick one along the track). A siding
has been built to the building by
C.N.R.
To Use T. C. A. Landing Fields
Landing fiields constructed
Trans-Canada Airline will form
nuceleus of a vast system of flying
facilities necessary for the empire air
force training scheme now in course
of creation in Canada, it was announ
ced officially.
Soviet-Finland Talks Stop
Negotiations over Soviet demands
for territorial concessions from neigh
boring Finland ended — temporarily
at least — in deadlock. The Finnish
delegation, which carried on
conversations with Kremlin
over the Russian demands
to Helsingfors.
Making Splendid Recovery
The many friends and customers of
Robert A. Reid, of Stratford, eyesight
specialist at Williams’ Jewelry store,
who was injured in an auto accident,
near Seaforth recently, will be pleas
ed to know that he is making a splen
did recovery and will soon be mak
ing his regular visits to his Wingham
office again.
Bell Ringers Coming
The Eck'ardt Brothers, Swiss Bell
COUNTY SPEAKING
CONTEST NEXT WEEK |
------- Ringers and Variety Entertainers, are
billed to appear at the Town Hall on
Friday evening this week, Nov, 17th.
Since their last visit to Wingham the
Eckardts have enlarged their show,
some new performers have been en
gaged and the equipment now fills
two motor trucks. It is over forty
years since this company first started
oh the road. Two of the original
members are still with the show.
Child Had Lucky Escape
What might have proven a serious
accident happened On Thursday after
noon when the small son of Mt. and
Mrs. Joe Clarke, narrowly escaped
serious injury when he dashed onto
the road into the path of a car driven
by Mrs, R. S. Hetherington. The lit
tle lad, drawing a wagon, started to
cross Josephine street, near Mitchell’s
Meat Market. Apparently he did not
see the approaching car which hit him
and knocked him down. Fortunately
his injuries were slight, a small abra
sion on his forehead.
The Eleventh Annual Public Speak
ing Contest for winners at Huron
County School Fairs for 1939, will be
conducted in .the County Council
Chambers, County Building, Goder
ich, on Wednesday
ember 22nd at 1.45 p.m. sharp. This
Will take place during the Cottntj?
Council session.
The following are the list of com
petitors. They won first prize at their
school fairs. The Public School In
spectors will act as judges, The com
petitors are: Belgrave School Fair:
Miss Grace Coulter, S.S. No. 7, Mor
ris; Currie*^ School Fair: Lorraine
Dwrnin, S.S. 16, Ashfield; Howick
School Fair: Stanley Horsbttrgh, S.S.
6, Howick; Grand Bend School Fair:
Harvey Pickering, S.S. 7, Stephen;
Hen-salt School Fair: John Beer, Hen
sail Public School; Holmesville
School Fair: Miss Cleta Potter, S.S.
3, Goderich; St. Helens School Fair:
Miss Dorothy Webby, S.S, 4, West
Wawanosh,
On Thursday and Friday evenings,
Nov. 23rd and 24th the Public School
Concert will be presented in the Town
Hall. This Concert is one of the out
standing attractions each year, so
keep the date in mind.
Curled at Galt
Wingham was represented
Galt Curling Bonspiel oil Monday by
a rink composed of David Fortune,
Art Wilson, Geo. Inglis, Alex. Craw
ford, skip. They won one game and
lost one.
Ladies Take Note
The Hospital Auxiliary will this
season carry on a Marathon Bridge
and Euchre. Anyone wishing to enter
kindly give your name to Mrs. J. H.
Crawford or Mrs. J. W. McKibbon
by Thursday evening this week.
L. M. MONTGOMERY
WELL RECEIVED
A large audience sat in wrapt at
tention as they listened to the well
known authoress, L. M. Montgomery*
in St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Churcli
on Tuesday evening.
The speaker is the wife of a Pres
byterian minister, Rev. Ewan Mac
Donald, of Toronto. They arc both
natives of Prince Edward Island, and
the love for “the island” crops up in
almost all her stories.
Poetry was Mrs. MacDonald’s first
literary attempt. She soon wrote
short stories, and finally was asked
for a serial, out of which Anne of
Green Gables* and the other well lov
ed Anne books which followed.
The authoress’ delightful sense of
humour cropped up again arid again
as she told of her large “fan mall”*
She receives letters continually from,
all parts of the civilized world. Mrs.
MacDonald concluded by reciting one
of her beautiful poems in which the
hard things of life are the most worth
while and the knowledge of work
well done gives the great satisfaction
in life.
Rev. Kenneth MacLean acted aa
chairman ahd introduced the speak
er. Mr. Gordon Leggatt sang a solo*
Miss Mydta MacDonald sang “In The
Time of Roses” accompanied on the
violin by Miss Mary King and on the
organ by Mr. H, Pym. “Oh, Trum
peter, What Are You Sounding Now”
was sung by Mr. R. Spittai who gave
“Little Baby Coon” as an enjoyable
encore. >z