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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1954-04-14, Page 4The Advance-Times, Wednesday, April 14. 1#54 HOSPITAL STUDIES ‘•PARKING TICKET®” Stratford General Hospital may some day have its own parking tick­ ets to tack onto cars which use nearly all the space alloted to doctors and I HE MUMMY CASE SHOPPING REMINISCING I* EDITORIALS CHEAP AT THE PRICE Councillor Norman Keating’s suggestion that flower­ pots be placed on the lamp posts of Josephine Street, has a lot of merit, in our opinion. And it’s an idea that isn’t going to break the exchequer or raise the mill rate to any great extent. To any casual traveler passing through, Wingham is just another town, memorable for nothing in particular. We have a main street, a town hall, a war memorial and all the other components, with little to distinguish them from those of a hundred other towns. To impress any passer-through, something distinctive is needed, and that is just what Wingham lacks. Flowers on the lamp posts could change all that. A visitor could then tell at a glance that here is a town that takes pride in its own appearance. Wingham could well become famous as “the town with the flowerpots”. At a cost of three hundred dollars, a reputation like that would be indeed cheap.* * and before it stopjped, during the night, five inches of snow had fallen, The snow was of the clinging variety and the trees presented a beautiful but not springlike appearance with the white covering. The home of Mr, and Mrs. Herbert A. Shiell, Bluevale, was the scene of a pretty wedding at noon, on Saturday, April 8th, when their second daughter, Oliv© Marguerite, became the bride of Mr. Charles Leslie Clarke, of Port Rowan, son pt Mr. and Mrs, William T. Clarke, of Orillia. Owing to the illness of Rev. J. F. Anderson, Mr. Harry Hopper had the charge of the services in the United Church on Sunday, At the evening service Rev. Mr. Campbell, of Ottawa, gave an address. Mr. Arthur Lawlor suffered a heart attack at his home, Frances Street, on Thursday afternoon. It is hoped he will have a speedy recovery. hospital staff |n the hospital parking Jot, At a board meeting last week it was suggested that cards be printed carry­ ing a polite reminder to visitors that’ there was ample space for them in the visitors’ car park. THE TRIUMPH OF JOE One of the latest labor-saving devices to lighten the burden of the American man is a power lawnmower that cuts grass by remote control. Eliminating the back­ breaking toil of walking along behind to guide the thing, a remote control cord on this newest-wonder of science allows its master to sit on the front porch while it runs back and forth across the lawn. If there is any one thing that 20th century civilization needs, we’d say it’s a remote control lawnmower. And to our mind the crowning triumph of a century of engineer­ ing miracles is the picture of Joe Doakes, sitting at ease on his front porch, while his robot lawnmower cuts the grass to exactly the desired height. But even greater things are probably in store for Mr. Doakes. Noticing that Joe has to sit on the porch to guide the thing, while he might well be inside watching television, some enterprising inventor will probably devise a fully automatic mower,’ which requires no guidance at all. And then the day of truly push-button grass-cutting will be here.*** THE HONEST ANGLER In the days of Izaak Walton, fishing was known as “the contemplative man’s recreation”. We doubt if it has any such reputation in this day and age. In the England of Walton’s time, those who demand­ ed the more heady thrills of the chase went in for fox­ hunting, and other blood sports of an even gorier nature. And the honest angler was probably regarded as the Milquetoast of the sporting fraternity. Modern methods have changed all that to a certain extent. Nowadays game of any size is becoming more and more remote to the average citizen—both geographically and financially. And angling as a sport is gaining in popu­ larity because it is a bit more accessible than hunting. At the present rate of extinction, there is a distinct possibili­ ty that nimrods of the future will almost all have to turn to angling for their thrills of the chase. We doubt if modern anglers are particularly contem­ plative. However fishing is one of the few recreations which provide modern man with an excuse to get away from the “madding crowd”. And that, in itself, might engender a certain amount of contemplation.** SIXTY YEARS AGO Mr. Geo. T. Musgrove, formerly of this town but now located in Park­ hill, was successful in passing for the degree of D.D.S. at the recent Uni­ versity dental examinations in Tor­ onto. Dr. Geo. Kennedy, of Baltimore, spent Sunday with his brother Dr. J. P. Kennedy, of this town. Mr. D. Pringle has disposed of his pop business to Mr. H. McBride, of Blyth. Mr. McBride intends moving to Wingham in the near future. Mr. Walter Taylor goes to Toronto on Monday to attend the annual meet­ ing of the Grand Camp of the Sons of Scotland.* * * FORTY YEARS AGO Mr. R. A. Currie, one of Wingham’s progressive furniture dealers and un­ dertakers has this week added a new rubber tired casket wagon to his un­ dertaking equipment. The wagon is of the very latest type manufactured and is up-to-date in every particular. Mr. Currie believes in keeping abreast of the times in the undertaking line. Mr. W. A. Currie, of this town, has been appointed by the Provincial Sec­ retary’s Department as Technical Ex­ aminer of automobile chauffeurs for this section. This appointment will be a great conveniencue to the chauf­ feurs of this district as the nearest examiner outside of Mr. Currie is loc­ ated at London. Chauffeurs are asses­ sed a fee of $1 to cover the cost of examination. Charles Fowler, who has been teach­ ing at Glanford, is visiting at his home on Bluevale Road. Miss Maud Fleuty spent the holiday with friends in Guelph. Miss Ethel Tipling is home from Stratford for the holidays. Miss Maude Hanna, of spent the holidays at her town. Postmaster Fisher visited the holiday with relatives in Paisley. Mrs. Thompson and Miss Irene VanNorman visited with friends at Barrie, for over the holidays. Miss Jean Weir, of Toronto, was visiting in Wingham for a few days. Mr. and Mrs. Benson Cruikshank visited with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Kerr, of London. Messrs. W. H. Gurney and H. C. MacLean attended the annual meeting of the Canadian Lacrosse Association in Toronto on Good Friday. Mr. John Conery, of Guelph was visiting for a few days with his sister, Mrs. John Fowler, (Diagonal Road. n - Q - o practice on Wednesday, April 16th. Miss Edna Carr, of London, spent the week-end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. Carr. ‘ Mrs. C. J. Gregory and son, Paul, are visiting with her mother, Mrs. F. Buchanan, Carling Terrace. Mr, Gregory and Master Keith motored up over (the week-end. Mrs. (Dr.) R. C. Redmond is visit­ ing with her mother at Merrickville. Mr. John Cronin of Teeswater, who has been attending the Wingham Business College, has left for Detroit, where he has secured an excellent position in the office of the Grand Trunk Railway. Miss Jeanette MacLean has entered upon a Secretarial Course in the Wingham Business College. Mr. Elmer Ireland, who has been attending the Wingham Business Col­ lege for the past ten months, has tak­ en a position in Toronto. Mr. and Mrs. E. Currie, of Isling­ ton, spent a'' few days at the latter’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Isard, Victoria Street. The Cantata “From Olivet to Cal­ vary” presented in St. Andrew’s Church on Thursday night, from a strictly artistic standpoint deserved a much larger attendance. Mr. F. J. Hill, choir leader, gave great pains in preparation for the musical treat. Mr. Hanmore of Sarnia, once more de­ lighted his old friends in some baritone solos, while the local soloists sus­ tained their enviable reputation. 0-0-0 Editor, Advance-Times, Wingham, Ont. Dear Sir. I never read your paper if I can help it, but I see in the Free Press where you are quoted to say that trees should not be cut down unless it’s necessary. If you can’t see why trees should be cut down then you’ve never lived with one on your front lawn. In the spring they drop seeds all over every­ thing and in the fall it's leaves. Ail the time they keep the house dark. Trees are alright when they are planted and only 6 feet tall, but when they get as big as some of the trees on some Wingham streets, then they should be removed. Even when they are removed they either leave a big stump in the lawn or a big hole where you take the stump out. I think lawns are more important than trees. Tre~es are all right in the bush, but in town they’re just a big nuisance. Inconstant Reader 0-0-0 Melville Sask. April 4th, 1954 Wingham Advance-Times London, home in for over Purdon’s have a Large Selection of Children’s Spring Hats and Hat Sets Now on Display Hat to fit all Children and Teen Agers PRICED FROM $2.50 to $2.95 and up —also— FINE SELECTION of DRESSES and BLOUSES in cotton and nylon FANCY SLIPS FOR ALL YOUR CHILDREN See our Display of Children’s Coats and Coat Set* by Pixie Togs and Little Nugget — up to 14x .. All Prices ... . SPECIAL EASTER OFFER I Two Pairs Supersilk Whisper Nylons with each Spring Suit Purchased One Pair Supersilk Whisper Nylons with each Spring Coat Purchased UNABLE TO COPE Watching ordinary men struggle with the problems that confront them these days, we wonder if life isn’t get­ ting a bit too complicated. At least for anyone who isn’t in the Einstein class. Life in the atomic age is probably more involved than it ever has been during the existence of man. And there are signs that the ordinary or garden variety of mortal just isn’t able to cope with it. Bernard Shaw foresaw the difficulty some time ago, and in one of his plays he canvassed the idea of develop­ ing a super race, to be born with the average man’s know­ ledge as a birthright. Starting at birth with what is today regarded as an adult mentality, Shaw figured that the . new superman might eventually acquire the wisdom neces­ sary to straighten up the mess that man has got himself into. TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO Dr. M. C. Calder will resume her FIFTEEN YEARS AGO Mr. Stanley Hall, principal of the High School, ‘Is”attending the annual convention of the Ontario Educational Association in Toronto this week. The fire brigade had a call shortly before 8 o’clock on Monday morning, to a chimney fire at the home of Mrs. Margaret McLean, Catherine street. Mr. Cecil N. Merkley took part in the Ken Soble amateur contest that was held on Wednesday evening last! week in the Patricia Theatre, London. Miss E. R. McNaughton and Mr. P. S. Carey of Goderich, won the open pairs bridge championship at the Toronto Whist Club Tournament held in Toronto on Friday. Messrs. W. H. French and J. H. Crawford represent­ ed the Wingham Bridge Club at this tournament. Messrs. Currie & Tervit have made a good start with the horses this year. At Clinton show in the roadster in harness class they won first prize. At Hensall they took first in the road­ sters farmers’ class, first in the single roadster open and also the champion­ ship. It may be many years before the citizens of Wingham again see the government snow-plow doing duty on our main street on a date as late as April 11th, as was witnessed with in­ terest but disgust on Tuesday morn­ ing this week. On Monday afternoon about 3 o’clock it commenced snowing (CHURCH OF ENGLAND IN CANADA) = OTinsfjam - GOOD FRIDAY Three Hour Service— 12.00 noon—3.00 p.m. The Rev. R. M. Jones, Southampton Shaw never did get around to telling how much such a super race is. to be developed, and we can see that it would present a bit of a problem. Perhaps less work of weapons of mass destruction, and more research on better­ ing the human race would at least be a beginning. 6.30 8.30 11.00 Published at WinghS.ni, Ontario Wenger Brothers, Publishers, W. Barry Wenger, Editor Member Audit Bureau of Circulation Authorized as Second Class Mail Post Office Dept, ’ Subscription Rate — One Year 52.50, Six Months $1.25 in advance CJ, S. A. $3.50 per year Foreign Rate $3.50 per year Advertising Rates on application * *** EASTER DAY a.m.—Hospital Communions a.m.—Quiet Communion a.m.—Morning Prayer (Shortened) and Holy Communion p.m.—Family Service —Easter Evensong * * * 3.00 7.00 p.m.- Tues.j April 20th—8.00 p.m.—Evening Guild Auction Sale in the Parish Room. The Dear Editor: I notice by the column of your es­ teemed paper that your civic depart­ ment and your citizenry are all behind a plan to celebrate Wingham’s 75th ' anniversary. ■ Having been born and reared on the doorstep of your beloved commun­ ity, naturally' the writer was not only interested but warmly intrigued with the prospect. Space and time at my | disposal do not permit me to elaborate upon the worth-while undertaking, as it has many important aspects and sides to explore. But of the many suggestions proffered, and there have been many good leads, the one set forth and elaborated upon by Leon Cantelon, a soi> of one of your early pioneers, is richly deserving of care­ ful consideration. A replica of, the early pioneer log house, with its ’ chinked structure, in the midst of the quaint settings of pioneer days. Such a scene coupled with a pag­ eant, human ingenuity, color, costume, and equipment of early memory would be an outstanding historical memorial to the early settlers. I would suggest that your executive in charge of this venture choose grounds large enough and suitable for a commodious sized building to house the more perishable relics, but with a yard big enough for many souvenirs in farm equipment used in th© early 18th century. The log hut should be constructed with a view to permanency which might eventually be used as a mus­ eum to house many relics of lasting value and could also be a place of safekeeping for many valuable his­ torical records of people and places. Someone suggested and beautifying the 1 Maitland. This is a thought as I believe general, fail to appreciate what that quaint old meandering stream with ' its beauty and serenity, means passing through your community. Here on the Prairies many thousands of city and country dwellers, are compelled to travel long distances to find such 1 havens of rest and relaxation. And now for a personal request | from the writer. I would esteem it as I a very kindly gesture if any or all who read this letter who were in at- ! tendance at School No. 4 on conces- I sion 2, Grey South, between the years 1889-1892 under the principalship of Joseph Codmbs and Harry K. Beatty, would please contact me through mail at 325-4th Ave.” E., Melville, Sask. The author desires to consummate plans to meet all such at some conventient time at Wingham during the current anniversary celebration. In closing permit me to quote7 a few I popular verses reminiscent of th© pri-j mitive years in Ontario which was I found in the early 4th reader and will give some leading hints to those re­ sponsible for preparing the pageantry and display. “The Bare-foot Boy” Blessings on thee little man; Bare-foot boy with cheek of tan. I With thy turned up pantaloons, ! And thy merry whistled tunes; I Life to thee is full of joy, | Blessings on the “Barefoot Boy”. j Cheerily then my little man, ■ Live and laugh as boyhood can. j Though the road be flinty hard, j Stubble sharp the heW-mowh award. Your’s is life without alloy; | Blessing bn the “Bare-foot Boy”. Sincerely yours,> W. J, McLeod the cleaning up banks of the heart warming your citizens in PURDON’S LADIES’ AND CHILDREN’S WEAR <»T« How SAFE is your house? 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