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Home My WebLink AboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1939-12-14, Page 5With Which Is Amalgamated The Gorrie Vidette and Wyoxeter News. Subscriptions $2.00 Per YearSingle Copies Five Cents ffS7 a SACRED CONCERT TO BE HELD SUNDAY OPENING HOCKEY GAME HERE JAN. 2nd WINGHAM, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, DECE .Hi - ■■■«— ■— ' 'I I •*" ‘missionary group NAME OFFICERS ARCHDEACON MARSH PREACHED SUNDAY ‘Will Take Your Place in the United Church Sunday Evening 4 ■ ***^*». Intermediate Schedule Starts Here with Owen Sound Off TreeProceeds In Aid of Christmas and Santa Claus Fund. Following the evening service in the United Church next Sunday a com munity Sacred Concert will be held in aid of the Christmas Tree and Santa Claus Fund. It was decided to hold this concert in the church so that the organ could be utilized. Each year this annual affair will be held .in the ■various churches in turn. A very fine program, with the dif ferent denominations taking part will be presented. There will be carol singing also. Plan to attend this community sacred concert Sunday ev ening next. A choir of men will lead in the community singing. LOCAL AND PERSONAL Mr. Jack Hare, of Guelph, was a visitor last week with his mother, (Mrs. .S. N. Hare, . Attention Christmas Shoppers — Greet's Shoe Store is the one place for Christmas Gifts. Mrs. W. A. Currie left on Saturday ■to spend the winter with her daugh ter, Mrs. A. Bieman. Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Rose, of Blen- lieim, visited over the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. T. A. Currie. Mr. A. Williamson and Mr. A. Wil- .-son, of Toronto, sperft the week-end .at the home of Mrs. Williamson. Rev. E. O. Gallagher addressed the County Lodge L.O.L. of North Perth at Listowel on Thursday night. Mrs. Harold Dennis, of Wingham, is very ill at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs, J. H. Steurnol, Harris ton. Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Lloyd and Miss Dorothy have taken an apartment on Oriole Parkway, Toronto, for the winter. > Miss Agnes MacLean has returned to Toronto after spending a couple of wekes with her mother, Mrs. John MacLean. Friends of Mr. Alf. Mitchell are Very pleased to see that he has suf ficiently recovered from his recent ill ness to be about again. See the big values in Gift Baggage, C.C.M. Skating Outfits, Ladies’ glove fitting Velvet Zippers, and Cosy Slip pers at Greer’s Shoe Store. Mr. and Mrs. E. Stanley and Mr. and Mrs. Carl Smith, of Owen Sou\d, (Spent the week-end as the guests of Rev. E. O. and Mrs. Gallagher. \ forThe following is the schedule this group in the Intermediate- “B” O.H.A. The teams are Wingham, Ow en Sound, Durham and Walkerton. This double schedule was drawn up at Durham (Monday evening. The op ening game is here with Owen Sound on Tuesday, January 2nd. Jan.2—Owen Sound at Wingham 2—.Walkerton at Durham 5—Wingham at Owen Sound 5—Durham at Walkerton 8— Walkerton at Wingham 9— Owen Sound at Durham 11— 'Owen Sound at Walkerton 12— 'Wingham at Durham 15—Durham at Wingham 17— -Wingham at Walkerton 18— Durham at Owen Sound 20—-Walkerton at Owen Sound 22—Owen Sound at Wingham 22—Walkerton at Durham 26—Wingham at Owen Sound 29— Walkerton at Wingham 30— Durham at Owen Sound 2—Owen Sound at Durham 2—Wingham at Walkerton 5— Durham, at Wingham 6— Walkerton at Owen Sound 9—Owen Sound at Walkerton 9—Wingham at Durham, Referees appointed were: Duke Schutz and Ken Wilson of Durham; R. Bruder and H. Doughty of Walk erton; Wm. Garbutt of Owen Sound; Jack Gard and Ken. Somers, Wing ham. Archdeacon D, B. Marsh of the Di ocese of the Arctic, spoke in St. Paul’s Church, Sunday morning, and gave a stirring and gripping message of the labours of the Church of God in the James Bay territory, covering a district of 30,000 square miles. The influence of the Gospel of Christ up on the Eskimo is tremendous in over coming the impact of modern civiliza tion with all its evils, Mr, Richard Roberts contributed the solo "I Walk Alone with' God,” The service was Conducted by Rev. E. O. Gallagher, In the afternoon the Archdeacon addressed the Sunday School, display ing numerous Eskimo articles and il lustrating his address with 80 techni- colour slides, made and prepared by himself. In the evening he addressed the congregation of Trinity Church, Blyth. United Church W.M.S. Had Splendid Meeting Feb. STORE TO REMAIN OPEN EVENINGS To assist the citizens of this com munity with their Christmas shopping the merchants will, starting Thursday of this week, keep their stores evenings until Christmas. open Held Successful Sale The Salvation Army held a success ful bazaar in the Council Chambers on Saturday. y Chief Allen Ill’ ' . , 3 We regret to report that Chief Geo. Allen is ill in Victoria Hospital, Lon don. On behalf of our citizens gen erally we wish him a speedy recovery. Holmes School Concert Dec. 19th The annual school concert will be held in Holmes school, Tuesday, Dec. 19th. Two one-act plays will be pre sented by the young people of the sec tion. There will also be choruses, di alogues, etc., by the children. Adults 20c, children free. Browntown Entertainment Dec. 22ncfc Newlyweds Honored by Friends Ebenezer Church (Browntown) are (holding their Christmas entertainment on the evening of Friday, Dec,' 22nd. The program will consist of tWo one- act plays and a musical entertainment. Admission 25c. / JReady For Action J A big improvemet has been, made -at the Arena. The boards around the .ice surface have been painted white .and the players’ rooms extended to .include the old band enclosure. The ;seats have been thoroughly washed. The earth surface has been levelled and with the cold spell Monday ice making was underway. LIONS CLUB HAD A FINE MEETING Telephone Sound Pictures Shown ’ The regular meeting of the Lions Club was held on Friday evening at the Royal T. halt The attendance- was good and the meeting was most interesting aS Telephone Sound Mo tion pictures were shown. Mr. W. G. Hamilton, Manager of the Bell Telephone, gave 'a short in troductory talk prior to the showing of the pictures and introduced Mr. Harold Henderson, Toronto, who, op erated the machine, The pictures shown included the manufacture of the vacuum tube, a school at which recruits to telephone service are trained, and experienced telephone men are taught new meth ods. Another picture gave a history of the telephone from Mr, BelVs time to around-the-world conversation in 1935/* An Empire-Link was another feature which traced a call from Van couver to Plymouth, These pictures were also shown throughout this district all last week, iu town at the High School and the Public School, In honour of Mr. and Mrs. Frank E. Madill, also Mr. and Mrs. Don Nasmith, the young people held a dance in the Masonic Hall on Tues day evening, Gifts were presented to them, Mr. and Mrs. Nasmith receiving a beautiful table, and Mr. and Mrs. Madill a lovely lamp. Snow for Christmas The weather prophets are at it again. You can’t stop these fellows. Some say a green Christmas, others plenty of snow when Santa arrives. One thing is sure that the weather we have had has been easy on the coal bills. Sttch mild weather as we have had during November and up till now has had the old-timers talking of oth er mild spells before Christmas, Our friends in Florida and California will hardly, believe that on Saturday the ground was fit for plowing. There is plenty of time before Christmas for cold or stormy weather but we hope the weatherman does not go extremes. J Far North Subject of Address • St, Paul’s A.Y.P.A. met Monday ev ening with President Herb. Fuller in the chair. Devotional service was con ducted by* the chaplain and the nliii- ;utes were read by Secretary, William Sturdy, Plans were made for the en tertainment to be given by the losing side in the membership campaign which closed last Week. This social Will be January 8th. The A.Y.P.A, will assist in decorating the Church for the Christmas Festival, In the ab sence of Mr. Howard Hamilton, Archdeacon Marsh addressed the A. Y.P.A, concerning the Mission of the Church of England in the Far North. The address was illustrated. In the afternoon Rev. Mr, Marsh spoke to a Joint meeting of the Junior W.A, and the Church Boys’ League. Mr, Orton Grain contributed a violin solo, ac companied by Miss Jordan, Not So Well We regret to report that Mr. Nor man Fry, who has been ill ^ince Mid summer, is not nearly as well as his many friends would wish. Mrs. Frank Watson’s Sister Passes The Sympathy of this community is extended to Mrs. Frank Watson on the death of her sister, ,Mrs. Kenneth J, Lincoln, who passed on suddenly at her home in Detroit. Elected to Students’ Council The results of the election for De cember for the Students’ Council for the Public School were; Grade V1TI, Allen and Norman Anderson; Grade VII, Donald Lloyd and Winnifred Andrew; Grade VI, Mary Lu Connell; Grade V, Ross Johnston. Penny Bank Deposits Up The report of the Penny Bank for September .and October shows that 82 per cent, of the pupils of the local school deposited during that period, which is a most creditable showing, the school standing 12th in the prov ince. The amount on deposit by the local students is $1907.82 compared with $1680.59 of a year ago. Literary Society Held Quiz The Literary Society of the High School held its meeting on Friday af ternoon. The Bell Telephone Co. showed some very interesting talking pictures. • The meeting was then open ed by the singing off “O Canada” af ter which the minutes of the. last meeting were read. A duet was sung by Isabel Lamb and Eva Lediet. The school yell written by Jack Bateson, was accepted as the official yell for the school. The main "feature of the program was a quiz contest with Har ry Posliff as Professor Quiz. The program took the form of a radio pro gram. The grand prize, a box of choc olates, was won by Richard Roberts. The school Journal was read and the meeting was closed by the singing of the National Anthem., The regular rneeting of the United , Church Woman’s Missionary Society was held in the school room with Mrs. W. J. Adams and her group in charge of the worship period. After the sing ing of the hymn “O come all ye faithful,” Mrs. Adams led in repeating the Lord’s Prayer in unison. The theme for the day was “Jesus the Light of the World" and this idea was beautifully carried out by lighted candles on the table. Mrs. VanWyck read of “The Service of The Holy Fire” which takes place every Easter Sunday in Jerusalem. Mrs, Christie offered prayer. The beautiful Christ mas .hymn “Silent Night” was sung' .as a duet by Mrs. Grant McLean and Miss Evelyn Campbell. Mrs. -G. T. Robertson read of the Madras Con ference. The study book this year “Moving Millions” is the story of India and the chapter for the day was taken by Mrs. Adams and Mrs. Greer and told of the work being done for the Un touchables of that land. Mrs. Field, 1st vice pres., occupied the chair for the election of the slate of officers brought in by the nomin ating committee. After the election, Mr, Anderson performed the service of installation and dismissed the meet ing with the Benediction. Officers elected were: President, Mrs. W. J. Greer; 1st Vice Pres., Mrs. Wm. Field; 2nd Vice Pres., Mrs. M. ,Griffin; 3rd Vice Pres., Mrs. J. Wil son; Rec. Sec., Mrs. R. A. Coutts; Cor. Sec., Mrs, Chas, Campbell; Treas., Mrs. ,W. VanWyck; System atic Giving, Mrs. E. Copeland and Mrs. G. Ross; Community Friendship, Mrs. Mrs. Mrs. ance Missionary Monthly Sec., Mrs. W. Wellwood and Mrs, T, Miller; Liter ature Sec., Mrs. J. F. Anderson and Miss Turner; Press Sec., Mrs. Chas. Campbell; Pianist, Mrs. W. J. Adams; Assist Pianist, Mrs. Geo. Williams; Sec. ofCommunion, Mrs. Robt. Cur rie; Supt. Baby Band, Mrs. W. F. Burgman; Supt. Mission Band, (Mrs. G. W. Howson and Mrs. Fred How- S.on; Supt. Mission Circle, Mrs. J. F. Anderson; Con. Social Com., Mrs. G. Orvis, Mrs. G. Williams and Mrs. Hamilton; Nominating Com., Mrs. R. Laidlaw and Miss Reynolds; Auditors, Mrs. M, Griffin and Mrs. W. Well wood. G. T. Robertson; Supply <Scc., Cosens; Assoc. Helpers Sec., B. Cruikshank; Sec. of,Temper- and Citizenship, Mrs. Tiffin; Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Smith, Toronto, were visitors in town this week. OBITUARY f do to !ARL McKAY LEFT FOR BRAMPTON 'Mr. Carl. McKay, teller of the Do minion Bank, was transferred to the Brampton branch of the bank and took over his new post on Monday. Taking the position here left vacant by Carl’s departure is Mr. J. P. Cooke of the Market Branch, Toronto, to whom we extend a hearty welcome. * Carl has taken an active, interest in the life of this community. He has been a valued member of the Band, also treasurer of this Organization. His musical ability has been greatly appreciated. He was always willing to assist at .concerts either on the pro gram or in the orchestra. He was an Active member of the Young People’s of the United Church. As a skiing fan he was treasurer of the Alps Shi Club. On behalf of his legion of friends we wish him every success. Everett McGee Everett McGee died in the Wing ham Hospital on Wednesday after noon, Dec. 6th, in his 33rd year. Mr. McGee was the only son of the late Mr/’and Mrs. Alec McGee. He Was born at Bluevale and had been a respected resident, having been jan itor at the public school for several years, also the United Church., He had not enjoyed the best of health for the last two months but his condition was not considered serious until a week ago, when he was taken to the Wingham ’Hospital suffering from blood poisoning. He is survived by his wife, two ne phews and one neice. His only sister, Mrs. J. Anger, passed away a few years ago. The funeral service was held from the United Church on Friday after noon, conducted by the pastor, Rev. C. Tavener. During the service Mrs. J. Wtckstead sang a solo. Interment took place in the Wi'oxeter Cemet ery. The service at the grave was con ducted by members of the Loyal Or ange Lodge. •HI R 14 th, 1939 REV. J. F. ANDERSON CALLED TO SARNIA At a meeting of the congregation of St. Paul’s United Church, Sarnia, held last Monday evening an unani mous invitation was extended to Rev, J, F. Anderson, B.A., B.D., to become their pastor at the end of the pres ent Conference year, June 30th, in succession to Rev. J. R, Hall, D.D., pas that this Rev. J. F, Anderson who is retiring after 42 years as tor of St. Paul’s. We understand Rev. Mr. Anderson is' accepting invitation. Mr. Anderson will have completed six years successful past orate of Wingham United Church, and will be greatly missed community, in the Benny Palmer Dance At the Royal T, Wednesday night). Admission 50 cents. Institute to Meet Dec. 21st The December meeting of the Wo men’s Institute will be held Thurs day, Dec. 21st, at 2.30 o’clock. The roll' call is to be answered by Gift Suggestions. Hostesses: Mrs, Wm. Adair, Mrs. J. Moffatt, Miss Lois Ap pleby, Mrs. W. Wellwood. Held Dinner Party The doctors of this district and the directors of Wingham General Hos pital held a get-togethed dinner at the Queens Coffee Shop on Monday ev ening. The purpose of the meeting was to better co-ordinate the acad emic and business workings of hospital. Chairman R. H. Lloyd the Hospital Board, presided. Ministers and Choirs Exchanged On Sunday evening, Rev. J. I7. And erson preached in the United Church at Ldcknow and the local choir also took part in the service. Rev. Mr. Todd, of Lucknow, had charge of the service here and the Lucknow choir .under the leadership of .Mrs. Norman Wilson (nee Celesta Carr of town), led in the service of praise. They sang three anthems “O .Light Eter nal", ''Birthday of the King” with Mrs. W. Joynt taking the solo part, "Holy Father, Cheer Our Way” the solos being taken by Miss Belle Rob ertson and Mr. Eldon Henderson, (to- the of RED CROSS MADE FIRST SHIPMENT Last week the Wingham Branch of the Red Cross made their first ship ment of finished articles to Provincial Red Cross headquarters at Toronto. The shipment consisted of 81 pairs wool socks, 48 pairs wool wristlets, 54 wool scarves, 24 pneumonia jack ets, 12 flannelette pyjama suits, 24 T binders, 12 abdominal binders, 12 Hampton bed pads, 12 triangular slings. The total value was $152, this being the actual cpst of materials, no thing added for labor. The work room will be open this week, and then, owing to the holiday season, will not re-opett until Wed nesday, Jan. 3. Will all workers please take note of the above. I Christmas Tree And Santa Claus Fund | I --------SUBSCRIBE NOW!--------- | T Leave your donations at either of the local Banks. S? | jj||||^ Children’s Free Concert Fri., Dec. 22nd 1 k| Under the auspices of the Wingham Chamber of Commerce.I JS LEGION AUXILIARY HAD GOOD YEAR Election of Officers at Next Meeting The final meeting of the year of the Ladies’ Auxiliary of the Canadian Legion was held on Monday evening with a large attendance present. The secretary’s report showed that 11 meetings had been held and 52 members on the roll. Flowers were placed at the cenotaph all during the summer. A large bale of quilts and woollen clothing was sent to the evac uated children in England, the list of which was previously published. The following articles were receiv ed tO’be sent as before: 1 wool blan ket, 3 quilts, 7 sweaters, 1 balaclava cap, 2 wool tarns, 2 pair mittens, 2 pair knee socks, 6 scarfs, 1 girl’s dress. The lucky ticket on a quilt raffled was held by Joan Edgar. It was decided to give $5 a month for the coming year to the Red Cross, a Jump sum of $25 having been don ated previously. A coloured blanket is to be present ed to the Hospital to be used in the ward, and $5.00 was given to the Christmas Community Fund. An engraved seal to be placed on the Standard was received from the Dominion Command in commemora tion of Their Majesties’ visit in May, when the Standard was used to dec orate the National War Memorial. The visiting committee reported 34 visits had been made and the sick re membered. The treasurer’s report showed that finances were in a sound condition. Nomination of officers was heljd and election will take place at next meeting, Jan. 8, 1940. ONLY NINE MORE SHOPPING DAYS Stores Are Ready for the Final Xmas Rush Nearer and nearer draw Christmas Dayf in fact, there are only nine more shopping days until Santa Claus ar rives, Time marches on. Due fa the mild weather, many have not yet done their Xmas shopping. Such weath er did not create the proper atmos phere. But now, with only nine days to shop, the question on most minds is “What to get?” This is easily answered. Read this shopping number of the Advance- Times and you will be able to.com plete your shopping list in no time at all. The merchants of Wingham. have their windows and stores attractively displayed with Christmas gift sugges tions. You are sure of quality merch andise, priced right, at Wingham Stor es. Local merchants can take care of your ment, tion. every Christmas gift require- Shop in Wingham for satisfac- WEDDINGS the 1 ST* PAUL’S BAZAAR SATURDAY THIS WEEK The Ladies’ Guild of St. Paul’s Church will hold their annual Bazaar in their Parish Hall on Saturday, af ternoon, Dec. 16th, at 3 p.m. There will be a sale of home made baking and-afternoon tea will be served. Solve Your Xmas Gift Problems A year’s subscription would be preciated by your friends, sons daughters as a Christmas Gift, ap- or Lions Club to Have Dance The Lions Club will hold a dance at the Royal T on Thursday evening, Dec. 28th. Invitations will soon issued for this gala event. be Brick Church Christmas Tree Brick United Church, East Wawa- nosh, will hold their annual Sunday School Christmas Tree on Friday ev ening, Dec. 15th. Admission 20c. Safe Stolen at BJyth Found Hidden in some shrubbery in a field off the county boundary road between McKiUop and Grey Townships, three and a half miles east of Walton, a trapper Saturday found the battered safe of Dougherty Bros., stolen from their garage at Blyth on the morning of Dec. 2. The door had been ham mered and pried off with two sledger and a crowbar stolen from the C.P.R. toolhouse at Walton the same night. Valuable books and records were found intact. The safe contained no money. Auburn Children Injured Two children were injured and five other persons were shaken up in a car crash on No, 8 highway a mile east of Goderich Saturday evening. The injured children are Ronald Boyce, 9, nad Shirley Boyce, son and daughter of Mrs. Josephine Boyce, of Auburn, who was driving the car, Ronald was cut about the mouth and his sister received head injuries. In the car were also Mrs. Boyce and two other children, Mrs. Grace Armstrong and Mrs. Frances Steep, They receiv ed no actual injuries but were shaken in the crash. It is alleged the car was forced off the road by a tract car was badly damaged when a hydro pole. A Willing Guide The it hit Dor-Aunt (to little niece): “Now:, othy, during my visit you must take me out and show me all the fine plac es in town. Dorothy: “Oh, yes, indeed, auntie! T. think we’d better go right away. The drug store is Ont of the finest places. Von tan see the big soda fountain there?’ Fitzpatrick - O’Neill Joseph’s Church, Kingsbridge^ was the scene of a quiet wedding when Miss Catharine O’Neill became the bride of Mr. Joseph Fitzpatrick of Wingham. The ceremony was per formed by Rev. Father Quigley, par ish priest. The bride was attired in a wine colored costume. The attend ants were Miss iMary O’Neill and Mr. William Fitzpatrick. Mr, ami Mrs. Fitzpatrick will reside .in Wingham. ► |UMl ?'l ■ XL RTI2 | Montgomery - Jackson Trinity Anglican Church Rectory, Blyth, was the scene of a quiet wed ding on Tuesday evening, December 5th, at 7 p.m., when Edna May; dau ghter of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Henry- Jackson, of Morris Township, was united in marriage to Stanley Archi bald Montgomery, son of Mrs. Eliza beth Montgomery and the late Thom as Merven Montgomery of Morris Township. The bride and groom were unattended. ■ The ceremony was performed by the Rev. R. iM. Weekes, Rector of Trinity Anglican Church, •„« The bride wote* a gdwfl of rose taf feta. Following the ceremony a wedding breakfast was served to the members of the immediate family at the home of the bride’s parents. The bridal couple will reside in Morris Township. St. Fordwich Store Robbed Breaking the glass window in the front of W. E. Patterson’s hardware store at Fordwich early Sunday morn ing thieves made off with three .22 calibre rifles that were on display in the window. Instructed Township Officials Road superintendents, clerks, treas urers and some reeves of 16 townships in Huron County went back to school last week for a few hours. With W, R. Griffith, of the accounting depart ment of the Ontario department of highways as teacher, they were given a lesson in bookkeeping and the mak ing of reports in connection with a new accounting system being institut ed by the department. The confer ence lasted four hours. DICK DORAN GOES TO . NORTHERN ONTARIO Remembered by Ball Club and Fans Prior to Leaving Heading the call "Go North, young man, Go North,” Dick Doran, left on Thursday for Beardmore, near Fort William, Ont., where he will be en gaged in mining. Prior to his depart ure, Mayor J. H. Crawford, on behalf of the baseball club and fans, present ed him with a handsome leather trav elling bag. The staff at Gurney’s, Gloveworks, where Dick has been em ployed, gave him a pipe set and to* bacco. Dick has been a popular member of the baseball team and this year as playing coach, not only retained hU popularity, but had the club going well. He will hot only be missed by the b«iU team but by those with whom he came in contact in his daily work, also a host of friends, for Dick was a right good fellow. Mrs. Doran will leave for the north after the New Year, In the meantime she is visiting her parents .at Tecs water. *» iia leiairtibi T