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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1941-06-12, Page 1With Which Is Amalgamated The Gorrie Vidette and Wroxeter News. Singly Copies Five Cents WINGHAM, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, JUNE 12th, 1941 % Subscriptions $2.00 Per Year FLOWER SERVICE WAS LARGELYATTENDED Rev. Dr, Archer Wallace, of Toronto, Was The Guest Speaker The annual Flower Service and An­ niversary of the Wingiiam United Church Sunday School held Sunday morning in the church, was a most beautiful event. The arrangement of the flowers which were brought by the Stinday School children made a-most colorful and attractive display. The floral display was centred, in front of .the pulpit, with a home made of dais­ ies and the roof of orange blossoms, with its foundation the Bible. The grounds around the home had as ,a background a lattice fence which ex­ tended to the entrances of church on each side of the choir loft. Over sixty trays of flowers were used to cover these fences. The children in their procession, carrying these trays, toge­ ther with the children carrying the beautiful bouquets which were placed on the lawn, paraded from the school room to the auditorium of the church to the music of seven little girl bell­ ringers -from Hamilton. Baskets of flowers were also on the lawn of the home and hung from the gallery. Singing birds throughout the church .added much to* the. occasion. Mr. Franks Howson, the Superin­ tendent of the Sunday school, conduct­ ed the service. The choir, composed •of Sunday School children, wearing white surpluses and a pink peony, op- •ened the service by singing “What Are The Glad Bells Ringing?” They also sang “Be A Little Sunbeam” and at the conclusion of the service “Father, bless us as we go.” The Children’s Day Prayer was given by Mary Toft- ing; prayer by Mr. Elmer Wilkinson, assistant superintendent, and the Scrip­ ture reading by Stanley Hiseler. The primary class sang as a group. A re­ citation “What Are We Giving?” was contributed by Mary Ross. Miss Hel­ en Cole, of London, was the guest soloist. She ‘rendered beautifully “I Will Sing Unto The Lord” and “Oh Happy Home.” The little Bell-Ringers at two other times in the service took part. The guest speaker was the Rev. Dr. Archer Wallace, of Toronto, who gave a, most interesting talk. He told of a man who had a tablet erected to his memory in Norfolk Street United Church, Guelph. This man had attendj- ed Sunday School every Sunday .-for fifty-one years with the exception of one Sunday. This is true loyalty, the Doctor said. He also told how by the action of a little girl who gave her sixteen cents, which she had saved, to­ ward the building of a new church. Previous to this action on her part the church members felt they could not af­ ford, a new church but the example of this child changed their decision and they six months later opened a new church which was fully paid for, ■ At the evening service Dr.. Wallace again addressed a very large congre­ gation when he gave an illustrated talk on the British Isles. Many of the pic­ tures were taken in the past few weeks. It was a most informative address. Obe for Andy Clark Mrs. Earl Toner, Gorrie, is putting in a bid to outshine Andy Clark’s Nei­ ghborly News re eggs etc. She pulled a gosling out of the shell which had a double set of wings, also four legs, but only one head, and it was living. Resigned as Chainway Manager Mr.-Jack Herd, who has been man­ ager of the Chainway Store here since it was. opened nearly two years ago, has resigned and his place is being taken by Sir. Fred Bates, of Bramp­ ton, who has been in charge of the Chainway Store at Caledonia. BISHOP SEAGER HELD CONFIRMATION Rt, Rev. C, A. Seager, Bishop of Huron, spoke in St. Paul’s, Wingham, Thursday night, stressing the strength of independence, the strength of con­ viction, and the strength of church­ manship. The call of the hour is for Christian action, above all things" he said “Let us wake‘up, and now, for ■there is such a thing as waking up too late.” The Bishop, conferred the Rite of Holy Confirmation upon a class of candidates prepared by the rector, Rev. E. O. Gallagher, both young people and adults. The choir sang the offertory anthem “What Are These .Arrayed In White Robes?” The Altar Guild made use of floral decor­ ations to iprepare a harmonious setting for this beautiful and solemn occasion. presentation to MORRIS CLERK Mr, Alex. McEwan Retires After 31 Years In Office. TOWN PURCHASES FIRST VICTORY BOND For thirty-one years Mr. Alex. Mc­ Ewan has been Clerk of the Township ,of Morris and throughout these years of service he has carried on liis duties faithfully and well. Now in his 85th year, he gives way to a younger man, having resigned this position a few months ago and this week, Monday, he attended his last Council meeting in his official capacity. In appreciation of his long .years of service to the Township he was presented with a gold-headed cane. Present were Reeve Francis Duncan; Councillors J. Michie, Cecil Wheeler, H. Johnson and C. R. Coultes and Ex-Reeves L. E. Cardiff, M.P.; W- bl. Fraser, William Elston and J. H. Fear. Mr. Fraser read a short address and Reeve Francis Dun­ can made the presentation, Inscribed on the cane are these words “Present­ ed by the Council and ’Ex-Reeves of Morris Township to Alex McEwan, Clerk from 1910 to 1941.” 4 The new Clerk, George Martin, is no stranger to the people of the Township as he was born and raised on the 5th Concession. SPECIAL SERVICES WELJL_ATTENDED Rev. Bert Tunner, Evangelist, Who Is Conducting Services in the Baptist Church. Rev. Bert Turner, Christian Youth Leader and Evangelist, commenced an evangelistic campaign in the Wingham Baptist Church on Sunday, with excel­ lent audiences. At the morning service he spoke on the “Prayer Ladder” em­ phasizing ithe great need of prayer to promote Revival in the Church. Pray­ er is the source of power. A prayer­ less Church is a powerless Church. Many Churches today have substitut­ ed many other things in the place of the prayer-meeting, resulting in a ter­ rible turning away from the Faith of our Fathers. We must place ourselves in the centre of God’s will before there will be a spiritual awakening. Man worked-up revivals never amount to anything, they must come down, the evangelist said. At . the evening service Mr. Fred Beck, of Harriston, led a lively song service and Mrs. Turner sang a solo entitled “You Cannot Hide From God,” The Evangelist’s subject was, “A Model Church,” based on the text taken from Acts 9: 31. Several young people responded to his. appeal to a full surrender of the life to the Lord. The pastor’s vestry was turned into an enquiry room and was crowded with young people who confessed from bro­ ken hearts their sins unto the Lord and prayed for forgiveness? The meetings are continuing every night at 7.45. The evangelist will be heard over CKNjX. on Saturday morn­ ing at 10.30 o’clock assisted by (Mrs. Turner, who sings at all meetings. Regular services will be held at 11.00 a.m. and 7 p.m. on Sunday and a spec­ ial service is being arranged at 2.00 p.m. which will be broadcast over CKNX as well as a Back Home Hour at 8.30 p.m. Patriotic Dance Will be held in Lower Wingham School-House, Friday, June 13th. Col­ lection. Ladies bring lunch. June Frosts There were quite heavy frosts Sun­ day and- Monday nights. In some sec­ tions it is reported considerable dam­ age was done. Belgrave United Church Garden Party Wednesday, June 18th. Supper ser­ ved from 5.30 to 8 p.m,, followed by two short plays in the Foresters’ Hall, presented by the Brussels Dramatic Club. Admission, Adults 35c, Child­ ren 20c. Celebrated 26th Wedding Anniversary Mr. and Mrs. Charles A. Roberts, Minnie Street, on Monday vvenitlg held open house, it being the 26th anniver­ sary of their wedding. A large num­ ber of friends called to wish them congratulations. A month ago Mr. Roberts underwent a serious operation and his friends were much pleased to find him making a splendid recovery. Their two sons were both present, Rev, John Roberts, of Milestone, Sask., has been home since his father’s ill­ ness, and Richard resides at home. On behalf of the people of this commun­ ity, wo wish them .many more years of happiness together. The above picture shows Mayor J. FI. Crawford, on behalf of the Muni­ cipality, handing a cheque for the first BANK NITE DRAW IS POPULAR EVENT Draw for $25.00 In Cash Each Sat­ urday Night The interest shown .by the shopping public in the Wingham Bank Nite Draw is increasing each week and shoppers are' fully aware .that to win one of the cash awards a lucky ticket from one of the Wingham Bank Nite Stores must be drawn from the barrel. How to get these tickets has been toid many times but here it is again. Shop at Wingham Bank Nite Stores — the stoies which display the. Bank Nite Banners and with each 25c you 'spend you will receive a lucky ticket. Last Week’s Winners The winners on Saturday night were: 1st, $10,00, Mrs. H. L. Sher- .bondy; 2nd, .5$.00, Mrs. George Jord­ an, Belgrave; winners of $1.00 prizes were: Mrs. J. H._ Crawford, Fred Tucker, Mrs. Robert Mowbra‘y,*White- church; Mrs. Chris. Nethery, Belgrave; Mrs. Fred Ohm, Miss Louise Lloyd, W. F. Burgman. I Must Be In Town To Win When the draw is made Saturday night the winners must claim their prizes at once or they may get their prize at Mason’s store up to midnight the night the ticket is drawn. Bulletin boards are placed about town for the convenience of ticket holders. Prizes must Be claimed the night of the draw. District Masons to Attend Service .On Sunday evening next the Masons of North. Huron District ’will attend Divine service in St. Paul’s Anglican Church, Wingham. HOLY NAME RALLY WAS HELD HERE Sacred Heart Church Filled to Over­ flowing. ’ The annual Floly Name Rally for the northern district of the London Di­ ocese, was held in the Sacred Heart Parish, Wingham, Sunday afternoon. The rally this year consisted of a holy hour from three to four, taking the place of the regular Holy Name par­ ade which was cancelled due to war conditions, The speaker1 for the occa­ sion was the Rev. Father D. Powers, professor from the Redemptorist Col­ lege, Woodstock. Father Power Urged the Holy Name men to stand fast to their pledge dur­ ing these trying times. All the Holy Name men solemnly pledged them­ selves against perjury, blasphemy, pro­ fanity and obscene speech. They also pledged their loyalty to the flag of their country and to those God-given principles of freedom, justice and hap­ piness for which it stands, During 'the ceremonies the choir rendered suitable hymns. The church was packed to capacity many having to stand outside, The parishes represented were:— Wingham, St, Augustine, Goderich, Kingsbridge, Lucknow and Brussels. The following clergy were present: Father Rev. F. C. Nagle and Rev. Fa­ ther W, Fallon of Go'derich; Rev. Fa-, thei* J. R. Quigley, Kingsbridge; Rev, Father W. Veitenheimer, St August­ ine; Rev, Father Hawkins of Teeswat- er; Rev, Father Graf of London; Rev. Father D, Power, of Woodstock, and Rev, Father J, F. Paquette, pastor of this parish. Victory Bond .purchase here, to Mr. J. W., McKibbon, Chairman of the Wingham Victory Loan Committee. WINGHAM COpPLE ARE 50 YEARS’MARRIED Mr. and Mrs.- John Galbraith Are Cele­ brating their 50th Wedding Anni­ versary To-day (Wednesday) Wit is our great pleasure to extend congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. John Galbraith of town on the .^celebration of their golden wedding anniversary. They were married June 10th; 1891, in Wingham, by the Rev. John Scott, the Methodist minister who was serving here at that timeyMr. Galbraith said that it is not often that a bride and groom go away on a train decorated with bunting from the front to the back. Smiling, he told us this and then said imagine black bunting. He then explained that the train was thus drap­ ed as Sir Joiin A. MacDonald had passed away and that the C.P.R. thus honoured his passing. Mr. and Mrs. Galbraith are holding this celebration on 11th in place of the 10th for the reason it would have.been Impossible for some of their relatives and friends to be present on the 10th, They are of the same age, each in their 74th year and both have many happy memories of their residence here. Mr. Galbraith was born in Howick Town­ ship and had lived in Wingham for 62 years. In 1888 he opened a general store and continued to operate it until he retired in 1932. Mrs. Galbraith, her maiden name was Lillian Johns, was born at Thamesford, and after living at Orwell for a short time, came with her parents to Wingham 55 years ago. Both are of a quiet, retiring manner and are well known for their Stirling Christian principles. They are mem­ bers of Wingham United Church. All their children are home with them on this happy occasion, William Allen, Town Clerk of Wingham; John Franklin, who conducts a commercial art business in Toronto and their one daughter, Mrs. H. J, (Alba) Rahlves, of Toronto. They have three grand­ children, William of Wingham, Eliza­ beth and. John Galbraith, of'Toronto. Relatives and friends are with them today from Toronto, London, Peter­ borough, Lindsay. Attended Massey-Harris Gathering On Monday Andy Anstett was in attendance at the demonstration of machinery and sales convention of the Massey-Harris agents for Western Ontario, which was held at London. Held Tea ahd Baking Sale A very successful Tea and Sale of Baking was held at the United Church Parsonage Thursday afternoon, under the auspices of the Woman’s Associa­ tion of the Church. Ebenezer Garden Party Will be held on Friday, June 13th. Cold Meat Supper will be served from 6 to 8 p.m. Benmiller Y.P.U. will pre­ sent their play “The Rebellion of Youth”, Music between acts by Wing­ ham Talent. Admission 35c and 15c. Engagement Announcement ^The engagement is announced of Janet Annie, eldest daughter of Mr, Adam Robertson and the late Mrs. Robertson, East Wawanosh, to John Dawson Craig, only son of Mr, and Mrs. John Craig, Whitechurch, and of his youngest daughter, Mary Margar­ et, Reg.N., to William James Peacock, elder son of Mr. and Mrs. James Pea­ cock, Bluevale. The marriages to take place quietly late in Junp/’’ On the right is Mr. Herbert Camp­ bell, Vice-Chairman of the County Committee. TWO PUBLIC SCHOOL TEACHERS RESIGN New Principal Will Be Mr. Goldie Wheeler. When Wingham Public School re­ assembles in September two familiar faces will be among the missing. Mr. Gordon Kidd, who for five years has been the .popular principal at the school, has accepted a position as principal of the'school at Islington. Mr. Kidd, during his residence here, has been a very valuable citizen as well as a very efficient principal. He has been an active member of the Lions Club, doing usual service on various committees. As superintend­ ent of St. Paul’s Sunday School this activity has prospered. In a variety of other ways he has served this com­ munity and all will be sorry that he is leaving. Miss Myra MacDonald who has been a faithful member of the staff for nine years has given in her resigna­ tion alSo. Miss MacDonald will also he greatly missed as she took an in­ terest in many things in our commun­ ity as well as her school duties. As a soloist she has given of this talent freely and the delevopment of the household science at the school is due to her ability and energy. r^At the board meeting on Tuesday evening it was decided to offer the principalship to Mr. Goldie Wheeler who has been on the staff for two years. Miss Muriel MacDonald, of New­ market, was a recent guest of Miss K. McGregpr. PATRIOTIC SOCIETY ANNUAL MEETING Mr. Fred W. Spry Was Elected President. The annual meeting of the Wingham Patriotic Association was held in the Council Chambers with Mr. W. H. French, the retiring president, in the chair. The election of officers resulted as follows: Hon. Pres.—Mayor J. H. Crawford. President—Fred W. Spry. Vice Pres.—Wm. G. Hamilton. Secretary—George E. Northwood. Treasurer—E. L. Stuckey, Executive Com.—W. H. French, Rev, W. A. Beecroft, Rev. Father J. F. Paquette, Mrs, W. M. Connell, Mrs. A. E. VanStone. Mr. French, in his address, told of the various activities during the past year. Boxes and cigarettes had been sent to the soldiers ' from Wingham who are1 in England; work for receiv­ ing war guests was carried on until it was decided by the governments to stop this activity; the sale of War Sav­ ings Certificates was carried out un­ der the chairmanship of Mr. F. R. Howson; the association under a com­ mittee of which Mr, Northwood was chairman, raised $1,225.95 for the Telegram British War Victims’ Fund. The Navy League tag day netted $127.14 and arrangements were made to give the Kent platoon members dance tickets on their visit last Satur­ day, He said that the association gen­ erally had tried to forward the war ef­ fort. The new president made a plea for co-operation and requested suggestions for activities. SUNDAY EVENING CONCERT HELD Splendid Addresses Given by Rev, E. 0. Gallagher and Mr, E. S. Copeland The Sunday eveniri’g concert in the Town Hall was not as largely attend­ ed as the Victory Loan committee had hoped, however those present enjoyed a fine program and two splendid ad­ dresses. Mayor J. H. Crawford was chairman and in his remarks’ told the audience that the county had reached its quota of $1,300,000 and were the second county in Ontario to reach their quota. Wingham also had sub­ scribed $90,000, exceeding the quota of $77,150. He pointed out, however, that Wingham’s objective was set at $150,000. The program consisted of commun­ ity singing of patriotic airs and hymns with Mr. H, V, Pym as conductor and Mrs. W. AV? Crucje at the piano. Solos by Bert Cullimore “Lords Of The Air” and “Carry On” by Mr, Jack Reavie; a lovely duet by Mrs, W. B. McCool and Bert Cullimore. Short addresses were given by Rev. E. O. Gallagher and Mr. E. S. Copeland. These men made a stirring appeal for the defence of democracy and the furnishing of the money to carry on the war to a suc­ cessful conclusion. SCROLL CEREMONY WAS HELD HERE Impressive Program Held In Front Of The Town Hall The autocade which toured Huron County bearing the Scroll which will be sent to Prime Minister Wins’ton Churchill, and which was signed by the Mayors and Reeves of the County, arrived in Wingham last Wednesday afternoon. Prior to the arrival planes from Port Albert zoomed overhead in a splendid demonstration. When the scroll arrived a brief program was held. The chairman, was W. A. Gal­ braith apd he called on Warden Leip- er and Mr. J. D. Thomas, chairman of the Huron County Victory Loan com­ mittee, who gave short talks. Mr. Gal­ braith then told of the purpose of the Scroll and Mr. R. E. Pooley, Legion Zone Representative, presented the scroll to Mayor Crawford to sign. The pledge flag bearing the Torch was raised by Mr. J. W. McKibbon, chair­ man of the local Victory Loan com­ mittee, and Rev. E. O. Gallagher spoke for a few minutes on the aims for which we are in this war and the ne­ cessity of lending money with which to carry on' successfully. This oppor­ tunity is ours now by means of the Victory Loan, he said. The students of both schools attend­ ed in a body and contributed three selections “O Canada", “Rule Britan­ nia” and “Carry On.” Attended Grand Council Meeting Mr. and Mrs. E. Zurbrigg spent a couple of days in Hamilton last week, Mr. Zurbrigg attended Grand Lodge Council of the Canadian Order of Chosen Friends. Attended Graduation .A’f'Mrs. John Weir attended the grad­ uation of her daughter, Edith, who re­ ceived the degree of B.H.Sc. from Tor­ onto University, on Thursday, June 5. Bob and Elizabeth also attended the graduation, Scrap Iron to Aid Red Cross Anyone who has scrap iron can do a good turn by giving it to the salvage collectors so that they may sell it at the Western Foundry. The funds thus raised go to the Red Cross, and the Foundry needs the scrap iron. To Be Relieving Manager Mr. Craig Nightingale, who has been manager of the Dominion Store here for the past ten months, will do duty for the company as relieving manager. He will first go to Hanover. The new manager is Mr. Ken Pennington, who has been on the staff of the store here Garden Party and Anniversary Anniversary Service will be held at Knox Presbyterian Church, Bluevale, on Sunday, June 22nd, at 10.30, and 7.30. Rev. D. J. Lane, of Goderich, will be the guest speaker. The Male Choir of St Andrew’s Church, Wing­ ham, will lead the service of praise at the evening service. On Tuesday even­ ing, June 24th, the Anniversary Gar­ den Patty will be held at the church. A cold meat supper will be served from 6 to 8 o’clock followed by a hum­ orous play entitled “Grandpa’s Twin Sister”, presented by Young People from Langside Presbyterian Church. Admission, 85e and 20c. BUY VICTORY BONDS - PRESERVEFREEDOM Show That You Are Not Just Looking At The War There are people in the County of Huron who remember the last war. They remember it because they were in the trenches, oi* they stayed at home and- suffered the agony of loving un­ certainty while their husbands, sons and brothers were at the front. 7there are people who are still car­ rying — and carrying cheerfully — the burdens left by the last war. l>ut here is a new war, or, some might say, a resumption of the strug­ gle against the same evil thing. It brings a new call to sacrifice. It re­ quires that we give up whatever is ne­ cessary that the factories may make war materials. It asks us to invest in Victory Bonds to support our fighing men. It demands that we finish the job we started twenty-seven years ago. Compared with the people of Bri­ tain, what are we asked to do? We are only asked to lend our money—-a comparitivcly small sacrifice, when we consider what the people of Bri­ tain are doing and giving. Out-numbered, out-gunned, then- backs against the wall — the British have miraculously cast aside age. They have turned back the clock 300 years, and have become again the young and vibrant nation, the laughing dare-devils that they were in the time of Elizabeth when they stopped Philip, of Spain and his Armada, just as they are prepared to stop the enemy today- These are the people who are hold­ ing our battle line, the people we are, by all means in our power, out to sup­ port But do not think for a moment that we are supporting them for their own sakes. Every new country that is swallowed by the dictators marks a wider spread of slavery. Our liberties —freedom to worship God, freedom to express opinions, freedom to dream of a better tomorrow and try to make our dreams come true — these would all vanish, if the Dictators were to reach across the Atlantic. Our armies will do all that is in the power of man, and our Navy is sup­ porting to the extent of its equipment the convoy work of the Royal Navy. This year and next the air training plan, which has its home in Canada, will turn out young men who will seize for us as great superiority in the Aiq, as the British Navy holds upon the sea. We Canadians not in uniform must support our fighting youth with equip­ ment even better than that of the en­ emy. This is why Canada asks you o buy Victory Bonds. In the name of our embattled kins­ men and for the preservation of our own freedom, dig-deep to buy Victory Bonds. Wear a Victory Loan torch button to show that vou are not just looking at the war. Rally in Clinton Sunday A monster Drumhead service is be­ ing held in connection with the Vict­ ory Loan at Recreation park, Clinton, Sunday next at 3 p.m. It is expected that over a 1000 composed of Reserve Units including the Middlesex-Huron, Wingham Battery, R.C.R. and other bands, Veterans, Girl Guides, etc., will take part in the parade. The principal speakers will be Brigadier General A., E. Nash, M.C., D.A.G., of Ottawa, Major the Rev. C. Lightborn of Strat­ ford and J. D. Thomas, chairman of the Huron County Victory Loan Com­ mittee. To Be Married Soon W Lieut. Irene Salisbury of the Salva­ tion Army, who has been in charge of the Salvation Army work here for some time, left on Monday for her home in Oshawa. Lieut. Salisbury will be married on June 17th, to Captain J. Viele of the Salvation Army who is stationed in Toronto. WAR LOAN PROGRESS VERY SATISFACTORY Wingham has exceeded its quota in the Victory Loan campaign and so has Huron as a whole which is most cer­ tainly good progress. Our quota here Is $77,150 and $100,000 has been sub­ scribed. The objective for Whigham, is however $150,000 ’so that a full out effort is required to reach this figure, The County has about $1,500,000 sub­ scribed which betters its quota by St* bout $100,000. The, objective for the county is at least $2,000,000 and. the committee are most hopeful that this amount will be subscribed,