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Install tifeGuards tight away . you can't buy better protection to save your life, Invest in a "Factory-Fresh" GOODYEAR BATTERY -Goodyear batteries last longer ,.. ttatt fatter are 100% power.full when installed . give you all the power you pay for. A tronplete „ now.., at your Goodyear dealer, IN' BATTERIES... AS IN TIRES YOU IAN REl GOODYEAKS: , , The Wingham High SchOol Board wish to advise the Public that a Wing- ham High School Area, as shown in the map above, has been' formed. The School, starting in September of this present year, will have a teaching staff of ten. They will offer courses in MATRICULATION, COMMERCIAL STU- DIES, HOUSEHOLD ECONOMICS, SHOP WORK, MUSIC. 'Equipped for AUDIO-VISUAL EDUCATION. Busses will be operated for gathering pupils and if you live in the area shown above and are desirous of having your children given transportation to and from the schools kindly write the Secretary of the High School Board, Town Clerks office, Wingham, giving full particulars IT IS VERY URGENT THAT AN ACCURATE ESTIMATE OF THE NUMBER OF' STUDENTS TO BE TRANSPORTED BE MADE `4 AS QUICKLY AS POSSIBLE AND THIS WILL DEPEND ON THE IN- FORMATION SECURED, THE WINGHAIVI HIGH SCHOOL BOARD, Thursday, July 114941 PAM Two TIDE WINGH41V1 ADVANCE-TIMES aLv'VALE tells of the tines he spent in Wingham, his home town, where his father had him apprenticed to an architect when he was 17 years old. A year later the architect 'became bankrupt and 'George Reid's apprenticeship was ended, He wanted to Make painting his pro- fession in life despite parental scoffing and discouragement, and so in 1878 he went to Toronto with the proceeds from the sale of a load of wheat as a nest-egg, He enrolled in night classes at the Ontario School of Art, and after tramping the streets for months, got work in a machine-shop. In the sum- mers he augmented his finances by farm work. He spent the winter of 1881-82 in Wingham and Kincardine, painting portaaits of townspeople, and in this way he earned enough money to take two months of day classes.. He painted many more portraits, and with $500 in . his pocket, the young Canadian artist "G. A. REID; CANADIAN ARTIST" Wingharn, the home town of G. A. Reid and the township' of Wawanosh, his birthplace are proud to claim this famous Canadian artist as a native son, it is very fitting that an adequate bi- ography has been published duribg his lifetime. It is "G. A. Reid; Canadian Artist," by Muriel Miller Miner, and it presents a clear, interesting picture both of the man and of the painter, This splendid book is availible in the Wingham Public Library, and excel- lent samples of the skill and genius of this internationally famous artist are in the valued possession of the Wingham Public and High Schools. An ,exhibi- don of a number of his oil paintings will be on display at the "Warren House" soon, G. A. Reid was born on a farm in Wawanosh township in 1860. In his biography he tells of the beauty of the Maitland river as it winds past his birthplace and past his grandfather's farm at Iviarnoch on the "Ninth". He CIGARS SMOKERS' SUNDRIES MAGAZINES Haselgrove's SMOKE SHOP went to Philadelphia to study with Thomas Eakins, He made great pro- gress and returned each summer to Wingham to do portraits, . In 1885 Mr, Reid married a fellow student, Mary Hiester, and went to Europe, .They later returned to Tor,' onto, where they became leaders in the Art world, Both were very cuceessful and a sale of paintings financed study in Paris in 1888-89. As teacher in tire. Ontario College of Art from 1890-1912,, and first principal of the recognized Ontario College of Art from 1912-1923., Mr. Reid had a wide influence, on art development in Canada, in addition to his own achievements as painter, land- scape artist and muralist. It is doubtful if any person, and cer- tainly no other Ontario artist, has done as Much for the cause of art and art education in this province as Geo. A, Reid, Some of his early paintings were among his most famous. "Mortgaging the Homestead" and "Family Prayers" were masterpieces. In 1919 his "Fore- closure of the Mortgage" was destroy- ed by fire just after the owner, F. E. Galbraith of London, Eng., had a- greed to sell it for $25,000. -If this internationally famous artist lived in the United States, tourists would long ago have worn a path to his birthplace and home town, Wing- ham. and Wawanosh are very proud of their famous native son, and it .seems a fitting way to do him honor would be to erect a cairn of stones in some beauty, spot along theiMaitland river he loved, surrounded ,by a small park with some seats, and with a suitably inscribed plaque or tablet, to let all the The following from the Swift Cur- rent, Sask., paper has reference to former residents of Bluevale and the 1st, concession of • Morris township, and will be remembered by the older residents of this district. On Saturday evening, June 21st., the Roderickville school was the scene of a festive occasion, when upwards oak one hundred and twenty-five friends and neighbours, assembled to honor Mr. and Mrs, William L, Fraser, high- ly respected citizens of the district, on the occasion of their golden wedding anniversary. The school was decorat- ed with mauve and gold streamers and spring flowers, A vivid program with E. Carruthers as Chairman, 'was pre- sented with a special number by Miss- es ',Betty, Diana' and Eileen Stamp,. dedicated to their grandaprents, Mr. and Mrs, Fraser. The' closing number was "Blest Be the Tie that Binds" sung by request. Reeve Arthur Ward read an impressive address relating the pleasure .it had always given him to know Mr, and Mrs. Fraser: It was re- grettable'there had been so many Years of depresseion since Mr. and Mrs, Fraser had moved to the Roderick- ville district and emphasized the great fortitude sustained by them during those years. 'On behalf of the commun- ity Mr, Ward presented the guests of honor .with a purse and two occasional chairs, accompanied with• best ., wishes for many more years of health and happiness. Both Mr. and Mrs, Fraser were much moved by this generous ex-. pression of good will and -Mr. Fraser thanked everyone, saying that when he left Ontario over thirty years ago, they thought they. left all their friends be- hind, but ' had found as many good friends in the West. - A three storey wedding cake,. iced in gold with wed- ding bell decoration was presented to the bride by. Mrs. Flood - and Mrs, Carruthers, A sheaf of yellow roses and fetn 'was presented the bride from the district, A beautiful card • with names of guest's inscribed accompan- ied the gift. 'Beautiful flowers present- ed to the couple were from Mrs, Gil- lespie,-Mrs. Ward and Mrs. Lee. Lun- ch was served, and bride's cake made by Mrs. Fraser, was enjoyed. Mr. and Mrs, Fraser were married at Bluevale, Ontario, June 23rd., 1897, by Rev. W. J. West, M.A., of .Knox Presbyterian Church, Mrs. Fraser, was • formerly Margaret Burgess. They resided in the East until 1913 when they moved to BOissevain, Manitoba, and after four years moved to the Roderickville dis- trict taking an active part in all com- munity affairs. A niece, Mrs. Gillespie, a guest at their wedding, was also pre- • sent for the celebration, There are four children in the family, Mrs. • Stalin) (Alba); Lachlan and Isobel of Roder- son, Miss Martha Fraser, Bluevale, ickville and Jack in Calgary, who was Mrs. Robert Shaw and John Mus- unable to be present. 'Four grandchild- tard, Morris township, Mrs. John ren, Betty, Diana, and Eileen Stamp Geddes and Mrs. Robert Nicholson, and Joan Fraser. Mrs. Mary Robert-' Belgrave, are sisters of Mr. Fraser. "Marren,Soule" Telephone 475- Wingham BOOKS `- BOOKS BOOKS Take a Book on Your Vacation - All the Latest " "THE VIXEN" "FRESH WIND BLOWING" "THE CHEQUER BOARD" "BERMUDA CALLING" "KINGS -BLOOD ROYAL" "THE WAYWARD BUS" DRAPERY MADE TO ORDER Exclusive Patterns in Florals Stripes ,Allover Designs PICTURE FRAMING A SPECIALTY C. C. McKIBBOI', world know that we remember and honor George A. Reid, internationally famous Canadian artist, * ATHLETIC PARK IMPROVEMENTS 'Wingham Softball Park, Corner of Josephine and Alfred streets, has un- dergone , a wonderful ,transformation this year. Under the direction of the Recreation Council it has become a thing of beauty. The grounds haVe been levelled and the grass kept well mani- cured by lawn mower. The diamond has,,,been greatly improved and the out- field is in excellent condition also. This much-needed face lifting,- massaging and manicuring has given Wingham an Al softball park. Of course the greatest improvement to the park is the addition of the flood- lights which make night games* pos- sible, Games can now be played at,a more convenient hour and under mote pleasant conditions, The floodlights make the park as bright as day, and the heat and glare of the sun are elimin- ated. The floodlights,- twenty of them and each of 1,500 watts, are equivalent to 500 of the 60-watt bulbs in use in, homes. There are 'two lights at the top of each of two 50-foot poles near first and third .base respectively, and four lights at the top of each of two 60-foot poles near right and left field' respec- tively. The seating capacity has been in- creased also and four to five hundred fans can be accommodated in the reser- ved sections, one of which is back dr home plate, one along the first base side and the other along the third base side. The "grandstands" are•Well pro- tected ftom the playing field by a high screen, and the entire park is enclosed by a fence which makes it easier to regulate entrance fees and also keeps stray dogs off the park. The Wingham Lions Club are to be highly commended for providing the floodlights, and all the sports organ- izers, the Recreation Council,' members of athletic clubs, ground workers, civic official's and any others who had a share in improving our softball park deserve great praise for their efforti. They have given Wingham a splendid athletic park, 'where games can be started and finished regardless of time, where playing conditions are excellent and fan accommodation is good. * * * WEEKLY THOUGHT Have a goal in life.'Don't let it be a completely selfish goal. 'Make team- work with others a part 'of your phil- osophy of living. * * KNOW WINGHAM Wingham has a pretty "band stand". It is situated in the Horticultural Park at the corner of Josephine and Alfred streets. Its central location in such beautiful surroundings is ideal in every way. This new, modern "band stand" is an elevated one, octagonal in shape, above a cement-block structure which houses a ladies' rest room, a men's rest room, a tennis store room and a band eqUipment store room., The "band stand" is covered with a high roof, supported by eight posts, one at each corner, and, the sides are open except for a low wall of open metal grill-work and an ornamental fringe of open metal grill-work just below the roof. * PRINCESS ELIZABETH ENGAGED The announcement of the engage- inent 'of Her Royal Highness Princess Elizabeth to Lieutenant Philip Mount- batten, RN, has met with general ap- proval and satisfaction throughout the British Commonwealth of Nations. The most delightful aspect of the (betlirothal IS that it grew naturally out of a mu- tual Attraction 'and was not affected by high policy or family pressure, The people of the British nations have watched with great interest the growth and deVelopetnent of Princess .Elizabeth. 'Year by year, *tures and stories have told of her intensive ed- ucatiott, to fit her for the 'heavy respon- sibilities which devolve upon a Queen, Her fiance has all tlit attributes of a romantic lover, I-IC. is tall,' handsome, accomplished and a real man in every way, Though actually a great-great grandson of Queen Victoria, he has re- nounced hifi rather distant claim to the Greek. Throne and now ranks as a, e0tritribtide. The prospects of a happy tnatriage appear excellent. We Wish than every blessing that life can be- stow. smommomor 1 GOODYEAR'S LEADERSHIP IS PROVED AGAIN! E GOOD, MORE PEOPLE RIDE MORE TONS'ARE HAULED ON GOODYEAR TIRES THAN ON ANY OTHER KIND N4754 Wingham Advance-Times Published at WHIOHAM ONTARIO Subscription Rate —One Year $2,00 Six Months $1,00 in advance ' To U.S.A, $2.40 per year Foreign Rate $3.00 per year Advertising rates on application Authorized as Second Class. Mail Post Office Department. 4t • Wingham High School Area In an actual count of tires on the cars of Canadian motorists in parking areas at the Stampede Grounds on July 10th, 1947 THERE WERE MORE GOODYEAR TIRES THAN THE NEXT THREE LEADING BRANDS COMBINED Yes! At the Calgary Stampede . . . a survey of tires, on the cars of Canadian motorists, proved again that "More People Ride on Goodyear Tires Than on Any Other Kind". No matter what the, event, where it. is, or when it is, this fact has been proved over and over again. Let this overwhelming preference for Goodyear's extra mileage, extra safety, and extra economy be your buying guide. See your Goodyear dealer.