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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1941-12-25, Page 1Single Copies Five Cents Subscriptions $2.00 Per Yeatr of 245 Drys Had a Majority of 22. About 90 Per Cent of Electors Cast Votes No. 1, $30.75; No. 6, $27.75. "Save Fats and Bones as These Art­ icles are Urgently Needed Purse of Money Presented to Rev. E, M, Loney Pioneer Starts His 96th Year in Good Health DURHAM PLAYS HERE MONDAY. DEC. 29 ----F* Hockey Season Gets Under Way Monday Netx PLAY PRESENTED AT CHRISTMAS LIT. High School Dance Held Friday Evening The special feature of the High 'School Christmas literary held Friday ■.morning at the school was the present­ ation of.Dicken’s Christmas Carol, It was well produced and the members ■of the caste all carried out their parts in excellent manner. Members of the caste were: Scrooge, Frances Robin- .son; Marley’s Ghost, Florence Bee­ croft; Ghost of Christmas Past, Isabel .Zinn; Ghost of Christmas Present, Jean iMcKague; Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come, Helen Thomson; Bob Cratchit, Don Lloyd; Mrs. Cratchit, Marjorie French; Tiny Tim, Grace Golley; Belinda, Lois Holmes; Martha, Grace Bailey; Tom, Jack Reidt; Peter, Jack Walker; Scrooge as a school boy, Mildred Ballagh; Scrooges’ sis­ ter, Helen Forbes; School boys, Lil­ lian Angus, Annie Shiell, Helen Carr; Mr. Fezzywig, Evelyn Cantelon; Mrs. - .Fezzywig, Joyce Walker; Misses Fez- ■jzywigs, Shirley Nethery, Elizabeth ’Young; Scrooge as a young man, Mary Falconer; Dick Wilkins, Eliza- Ibeth Hare; Office boy, Ed. Elston; Fred Scrooge, George Copeland; Philinphropic gent, Gordon Wilkinson. During the play the music was sup­ plied by the voices of the Glee- Club. Carol singing was also a part of the program. The! Journal was read by Donald Copeland. During the evening the pupils held their annual Christmas dance in the auditorium of the school and it was a very successful affair with many ex­ students present. ANOTHER WAY TO AID WAR EFFORT For the past two issues we have •.stressed the urgency of saving fats and bones as a part of our war effort. "This matter is urgent and the council • are sponsoring this activity locally. They suggest that all fats be saved in a metal container, honey pail or •some such recepticle, and that bones ’be set aside in a separate container. 'The first collection will be in Jan­ uary and notice of this collection will ‘be duly given. Senator J. C. Elliott Dead Hon, John Campbell Elliott, senator And former Cabinet minister was laid .■at rest Monday in a little country ■churchyard south of Appin, in the •midst of the Middlesex County that ’he loved and which sent him on his -way of fame. Senator Elliott died sud- •denly during Friday night in his hotel •rooms .at Chateau Laurier, Ottawa. Death came, it is believed, from a heart attack although Mr. 'Elliott, who ‘during a notable political career, held five different Cabinet portfolios in •governments of Prime Minister W. L. M. King, had not been in good health ■for some time. INSTITUTE HOLD XMAS MEETING .Members Donated Fruit and Jams To The Hospital WINGHAM, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 25th, 1941 A Christmas The regular meeting of the Wing­ ham branch of the Women’s Institute was held Friday in the Council Chambers. The meeting opened with the singing of “God Save The King” and the Lord’s Prayer repeated in un­ ison. The roll call was answered with •a Christmas Thought. Remembrances will be sent to the shut-ins. A donation of $2.00 Was received from the Bluevale Institute to assist with the upkeep of the Eadies’ Rest Room in the Town Hall. Five dollars was donated to the Salvation Army. ‘Community singing of •Carols was enjoyed. 'Mirs. Henderson read a pofcm by Grace Crowell "Because Bounty.” A paper, Christmas in Can­ adian History, was read by Mrs. Ted. English. (Miss Betty Bell favoured with a recitation “Our Queen.” The Christmas story was read by ' Mrs. W S. Hall and she chose one • <jf Temple Bailey’s stories “The Light­ ed Path”, the theme being, so this Is Christmas. Mrs. Heisler rendered a "beautiful solo “The First .Christmas Morn.’’ The meeting closed by singing “O Canada’*' after Which a Social half hour wAs enjoyed. The members brought donations of fruit and jams which will be given to 'the Wingham General Hospital. of Thy PUPILS HELP WITH DEFEAT OF HITLER During Fall Term Public School Pupils Bought $230 in War Savings Stamps The pupils of the Public School are doing their bit to stamp out Hitler. From the beginning of the term in September -until school closed Friday last they have purchased $230.00 of War Savings Stamps. There are 126 children out of an enrollment now purchasing stamps. The purchases by grades; $36.00; No. 2, $31,00; No. 3, No. 4, $30.75; No. 5, $19.00; $22.00; ft No. 7, $33.00; No. 8, Total $280.00. TEESWATER ST^YS IN DRY COLUMN Teeswater voted against beverage rooms in the village on Friday last. The total vote was 227 for sale of beef and wine and 249 opposed. The drys majority was 22. It was a large vote 90 per cent of the electors going to the polls. It was quite a heavy campaign that was waged by both sides during the past few months and many were of the opinion that the wets would be close to the three-fifth majority required to open beverage rooms. However when the smoke cleared away the drys had a majority of the votes cast. Tees­ water has been dry for 30 years. The municipality was divided into two subdivisions for the voting. In subdivision one 112 voted in favor of the sale of beer and wine and 133 voted against it. In subdivision two the vote was 115 for and 116 against. There was one spoiled ballot in each subdivision. Tea/Aids War Work W. J. Henderson, Bluevale Rd., held a tea recently the proceeds of which amounted to $7.70 which will be used to purchase quilt linings for Institute war work. King to Broadcast On Christmas Day The King will broadcast to the Empire Christmas Day it has been announced from Buckingham Palace. The broadcast will start at 9 a.m. E.S.T. Bridge Club Results It was decided at the Bridge Club meeting last week that the games for Christmas and New Year’s weeks will be held on Friday evenings instead of Thursdays. At the game last week a five table Howell movement was played with the results as follows: 1st, Mrs.- George Ross and Duncan Ken­ nedy; 2nd, Miss Mary Johnson and W. H. French; 3rd, J. H. Crawford and H. L. Sherbondy; 4th, Mrs. E. VanStone and C. E. Richey. Sentenced to Four Months ' George T. Patterson will serve four months in jail on various charges of false pretences, and one under the Narcotics Act. the sentences to run concurrently. County Constable Will­ iam Gardner, of Wingham, told the court that his investigation revealed that Patterson had been buying cheap reading glasses for 25 cents, and giv­ ing them as premiums for subscrip­ tions to Magazines which he sold for one .or two dollars or “whatever he could ’ get.” Searching Patterson, the constable said he found 100 quarter­ grain morphine tablets, a hypodermic needle and container. Patterson had told Gardner, the officer said, that he had been buying 100 a week, and was in the habit of taking a grain and a half four times a week. -s(A.C. Ken. Somers, R.C.A.F., who lias just graduated from the Radio School at Clinton, is spending days leave at his home here. THURS. AND FRI. ARE HOLIDAYS Merchants Will Observe Two Holi­ days This Week, Christmas and • Boxing Day Wingham will observe Boxing Day again this year. This means that the stores will be closed two days this Week Thursday, Christmas Day, and Friday, Boxing Day. The observance of Boxing Day is on Old Country custom which is be­ ing adopted in this country more more as time goes on. , and THEATRE PACKED FOR FREE MATINEE A. ten ST. HELENS WOMAN HAD ACCIDENT Mrs,Lome Woods Injured Knee Also Scalded an unusual accident Thursday, Lome Woods of St. Helens had In Mrs. the misfortune to injure her kttee very Severely and also scalded her arm. Mrs. Woods tripped when tarrying a kettle of boiling water to the barn. She was brought to the hospital here. The injured knee was placed in a cast and she is making a splendid recovery returning home today (Wed­ nesday). Children Had Great Time at Capt. Adams Christmas Party capacity with children who Saturday afternoon the Lyceum Theatre was packed to an enthusiastic gang of were treated by Capt. Adams, the pro­ prietor, to a free matinee. Each year at Christmas time the Captain stages a free matinee for the children and they certainly appreciate his gener­ osity. The children on Saturday got a great kick out of the main picture “Blondie Plays Cupid.” ELDERS ORDAINED AT ST. ANDREW’S Ceremony. Was Conducted By Rev. Kenneth MacLean A very impressive and interesting ceremony was held at the morning service at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Sunday, when six newly elect­ ed elders were ordained by Rev. Ken­ neth MacLean and received the right hand of fellowship from him and other elders of the congregation. They were Clarkson Martin, Stafford Bateson, Duncan Kennedy, Gordon Gannett, George Wilson and Malcolm Graham, The Scripture reading was the 5th chapter ofc the First Epistle of Peter and the text for the sermon was the "First Verse of the same chapter. “The elders which are among you I exhort, who am also an elder, and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, and alsc a partaker of the glory that shall,be revealed.” The choir sang as an an­ then “Rock of Ages.” The service of Praise at the even­ ing service was led by St. Andrew’s Male Chorus under the direction the organist and choir leader, Ft. Pym, Of v. PREACHED FAREWELL SERMONS SUNDAY T. K. POWELL MARKED HIS 95th BIRTHDAY Tho* the earth be darkened by clouds of war this Christmas day, let us, with renewed spirit and a will to win, look toward the day when Victory will be ours, and when good will to­ ward our fellow men and Peace on earth will once again prevail • • ®fje Abvatirv - anb S>taft GOFORTH AUXILIARY HELD INSTALLATION ------- < Mrs. T. A. Currie Presented With a ' Life Membership The December meeting of the Go­ forth Auxiliary of St. Andrew’s Pres­ byterian Church was held-at the home of Mrs. (Rev.) Kenneth MacLean last week with an attendance of thirty- two. The meeting opened with a hymn, the scripture reading by’ Mrs. W. W. Gurney and prayer by Mrs. T. A. Currie. The dedicatory prayer was given by Mrs. H. L. Sherbondy. A very interesting part of the meet­ ing was the ■presentation of a Life Membership in the Auxiliary to Mrs. T. A. Currie. The address was read by Miss Agnes Williamson and the presentation made by Mrs. C. H. Mc­ Lean. The installation of officers was con­ ducted by Mrs. Kenneth MacLean as follows: Hon. Presidents — Mrs. K, Mac- Lean and Mrs. A. E. Lloyd. President—Mrs. George R. Scott. 1st Vice-Pres. — Mrs. John P. Mc­ Kibbon. 2nd Vice-Pres. — Mrs. FI. L. Sher­ bondy. Secretary — Mrs. C. MacLean. Treasurer — Miss A. Williamson. Welcome and Welfare,—Mrs. R. H. Lloyd, Mrs. W. H. Gurney; Home Helpers Sec’y. — Mrs. Jas. Carr; Glad Tidings Sec’y. — Miss V. McLaugh­ lin; Supply Sec’y. — Mrs. H. V. Pym; Press Sec’y. — Mrs.'G. Gannett; Pian­ ist — Mrs. W. W. Gurney; Auditors — Mrs. K. MacLean and Mrs. T. A. Currie. The meeting closed with the singing of a hymn and prayer by Mrs. G. R. Scott. A social half hour over the tea­ cups was then enjoyed. ^jJCev. E. M. Loney left on Monday for Burgessville where he has accepted a call to the Baptist Church there. On Sunday he said goodbye to his local congregation, the attendance at both services being very large/ Last week Mr. Loney was honored by the congregation when they pre­ sented him with a purse of fifty dol­ lars as an expression of their apprec­ iation of his services as pastor for the past four years and nine months, j^uring Mr. Loney’s pastorate the church has had extensive improve­ ments and sixty-two "new members have united with the churcl^Z The people of this community wish Mr. and Mrs. Loney every success in their new field of labor. The opening hockey game of the season on Monday next, December 29, is what may be termed a natural as Durham is the opposition, The fans here are anxious to look over our club of this year as there are several new members of outstanding ability. There are of course some of the standbye of last years team. Nichol, Dan Procter, Ted English, George Johnson, Bonnj>- Foster. Some of the new players are Cord- ick and Johnston of last years Paisley team; Greer of Lucknow; Small and Hyslop of Owen Sound; Bird, who came to the Stedman Store from Mon­ treal, but who is well known in this district. There are just four home games in the group schedule so be on hand for the opener and start the boys off with plenty of enthusiasm. TOWNSHIPS TO HOLD ANNUAL MEETINGS Howick and Morris Annual Meetings Monday, December 29th In the Townships of Morris and Howick there will be no election as the two year term is in force. Both Townships will hold annual or mun­ icipal meetings on Monday next at 1 o’clock to receive the treasurer’s re­ port and hear other reports of the Township business. The meeting of Morris will be held in the Township Hall, at Sunshine, and the Howick meeting in the Town­ ship Hall, Gorrie. SAVE YOUR OLD LICENSE PLATES Ey leaving your old license plates at any Service Station you will be aid­ ing the Red Cross. Arrangements have been made to collect all old plates and the salvage value will turned over to the Red Cross. be WESTERN FOUNDRY ANNUAL DINNER Employees Entertained and Presented Bonus ChecksWith annual Western Foun- Limited banquet was Horse Kicked Front From Wagon Gibson’s delivery horse took excep­ tion to doing its daily grind of de­ livery Monday morning and as it was going out the lane by the shop strat- Cd to buck and before it calmed’ down it kicked the front off the wagon. After that it was led quietly to the barn by the driver, Elmer Deyell. Christmas Day Services Carols will be suug and Holy Com­ munion celecrated on Christmas Eve at 11.45 o’clock, in St. Paul’s. At the Festival of the Nativity the Holy Communion celebrated at 8.30 a.m, and at 10.15 a short Christmas Serv­ ice will be held. Rev. E, O. Gallagher will give a Christmas message. The second dry Company held in the Brunswick hotel, Friday evening. A delightful turkey dinner was served. Mr. Fred W. Spry, gen­ eral manager, was chairman and there were about minety in attendance. The employees were presented with a Christmas bonus and they in turn presented Mr. Spry and Mr. C. A. Roberts, the plant superintendent, each with an occasional chair. The address was read by Mr. Frank Seli, whose period of service with the company is the longest of anyone on the staff, since 1904. The presentation was made by Herb Fuller and Fred Seli. Mr. H. C. MacLean represented the shareholders. The bonus was extended to former employees now in His Majesties forces, they being thirteen in number. Three of this number were present,Lieut. Harry Towne, Lieut, Richard Roberts, Gnr. Charles Well­ wood. Musical numbers were a solo' by Jack Reavie; instrumental duet by Borden Jenkins and Floyd Jenkins; Community singing led by Harold Victor Pym. Attended Banquet in Toronto Mr. and Mrs. A. R. DuVal were in Toronto last week, Mr. DuVal attend­ ing theFur Farmers’ Annual Ban­ quet. Dental Office Is New Location j^Dr. George Howson is moving his dental office to the Queen’s Hotel Annex, ground floor, one door west on John Street. This new office will open January 2nd. For the past 20 years the Doctor has been located in the Bondi blocky/ Holiday Pictures at Lyceum The Lyceum Theatre Wingham offers the following pictures for your approval during the Christmas season, December 25 - 27 “Life Begins for Andy Hardy” starring Mickey Roon­ ey & Judy Garland; December 29 - 31 “Citizen Kane” starring Orson Welles; and January 1-3 “Nothing but the Truth” starring Bob Hope. There will be matinees on Christmas Day and New Years Day at 2.30 p.m. as well as the regular Saturday matinee. Held Carol Service The annual Festival of Carol Sing­ ing was given in St. Paul’s Church, Sunday evening. The choir contribut­ ed the anthem “Hark what mean those Holy Voices.” During the service, the Prologue, the Forthtelling, the Fact, the Fulfillment, and the Response were read from the Bible record and appropriate carols sung interspacing the readings. The Vesper Carol was “Silent Night, Holy Night.” The rec­ tor gave a brief Christmas meditation. * ^Jlt can be truly said of Mr. T. K. Powell that he is 95 years young. On Sunday this fine old gentleman 'Was at home to his many friends, it being the occasion of his 95th birthday./ Callers were present throughout the afternoon and evening but Mr. Powell greeted all until the late hours of the evening with a vigor that not only belied his age, but in such a manner that one would not realize that he was approaching the century mark. A He is a pioneer of this community in the real sense of the word. He came to Turnberry when it was a forest and he had his share in clear­ ing the woods and creating very fine farm lands. In his youth Mr. Powell was a vigorous lad. His reputation.for wielding the axe was well known and this when’he was a lad of but fifteen yearsyf The past year has dealt kindly with this gentleman. He may be perhaps more stooped but his mind is' alert and as we talked to him he reminded us of promises made a year ago on- his birthday. Together with his many friends we offer congratulations. w'He has a family of-four, Rev. Frank E. Powell, who has been rector of St. Barnabas Anglican Church, Toronto, for the past 26 years; Mrs. Arthur Wilson of town; Robert Powell of Turnberry and Thomas Powell of Winnipeg/ ST. PAUL’S SCHOOL HELD XMAS SERVICE ■■■ ♦ St. Paul’s Church School held.its Christmas Service on Sunday after­ noon, when many carols were sung, the Christmas story w’as read, and moving pictures were shown telling the story of our Lord’s Infance and Boyhood. A group of boys sang the carol, “We Three Kings of the Orient,” and a group of young ladies, the song “Whence come Shepherd Maidens.” A recitation “The Christmas Dawn,” was also given. The offering from the members of the school is given for the Bombed Children’s Fund. A num­ ber of the parents joined with scholars in the service. the LEBANON CHAPTER ELECT OFFICERS Installation Will Take Place at Jan­ uary Meeting At the regular meeting of Lebanon Chapter No. 84, G.R.C., held last week the following officers were el­ ected for the ensuing year. They will be installed at the regular January meeting. I. P.Z.—Ex-Comp. G. G. McKee, Teeswater, Z.—Ex-Comp. H.—Ex-Comp. J. —Comp. W. Treas—Comp. S.N.-—V. Ex-Comp S.E.—-Comp. H. F. P.S.—-Ex-Comp. W. S.S.—R. Ex-Comp. J.S.—V. Ex-Comp. O.G.—Ex-Comp, E. Auditors—Ex-Comp. T. H, Gibson and Ex-Comp. H. L. Sherbondy, Thos. Gilmour W. A, Crawford. A. Galbraith. J, W. McKibbon. B. A. Hiscox. McGee. S. R. A. J. Hall. A. Coutts, Reid. Nash. Bingo Well Attended The fowl bingo sponsored Legion and the Lions club Armouries, Monday evening, by in was the the a great success. The atendance exceeded expectations. The proceeds will be us­ ed for the blind. The sum of $42 was raised. Cars Collide at First Bridge Another, one of the many accidents that have occurred at the first bridge just south of town, happened about 6 p.m. Thursday evening, when cars driven by Carl Fisher, of Goderich, and Robert M. Shiells, of East Wa- wanosh collided. No one was injured and the cars were only very slightly damaged. ST. ANDREW’S S. S. CHRISTMAS CONCERT church with a Lloyd, School, Herald Children Presented Fine Program A ....................- The annual Sunday School Concert of St. Andrew’s Presbyterian was held Thursday evening large attendance. Mr. R. H. superintendent of the Sunday was chairman. “Hark the Angels Sing” was sung and Rev. Ken­ neth MacLean offered prayer. The chairman then introduced the following program: Santa’s Broadcast, Phyllis McLean^ My Christmas Pen­ ny, Mary Katherine Rae; Santa ill an Aeroplane, Jimmie Henderson; A Be­ fore Christmas Rule, Jerry Fry; A Short Greeting, Teddy Buchman; Giving, Barry Fry; A Star to Guide to Jesus, Ronald and Donald Machan; A little Christmas Star, Betty Calvert; Two Chirstmas Lists, Mary Buchman; The Best Day, Jimmie Chittick; Pass it on, Betty Goibutt; Duet, Kenneth and Gwen McLean; Chorus, Miss Graham’s and Miss Forsyth’s classes; Recitation, Ruth Mahctt; Recitation, Leona Pickell; Duet, Phyllis McLeod and Jean Su Lee; Chorus, Miss Will­ iamson’s class; Duet, Kenneth Me* Lean and Don Henderson; Recitation, Eddie Maddox; Solo, Jack Henderson; Recitation, Geo. Calvert. “The Story of Bethlehem” was de­ picted by coloured slides after which “God Save The King” was sung. Santa then arrived with goodies atid was enthusiastically received.