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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1948-04-14, Page 1KOLESSA CAPTIVATED LOCAL AUDIENCE Performed Brilliantly n••••••"•—•. The lights were dimmed as the great artist began her concert. Then the and- 'knee was breathless as the beautiful. -sound flooded the hall, it was KOlessa at the keyboard and all felt her genius as she commanded the utmost from -the concert grand piano. For an even- ing the Wingham Town Hall was on a par with all the great concert halls (;,f the world. The rather drab sur- 'roundings were enchanted, richly col- opred by music at its greatest height. When the concert was over the audi- ence was loath to leave this world of enchantment. Only the promise of more concerts next season helped to ease the transition. "Please come back" was on everyone's lipi as the great art- ist left our town. The Programme introduction Largo and Fugue in D Minor Vivaldi Romance in A Flat Mozart Capriccio in B Flat Scarlatti Capriccio in C Major Sarabande and Toccata Debussy Valse G Flat Major Chopin Valse C Sharp Minor Chopin Valse E Flat Major Chopin ,Andante Spianato and Polonaise Op. 22 Chopin -- More Concerts Next Season The audience voted to raise the price of a season membership and have four concerts instead of three. Ac- cordingly it was decided that the price of adult ,memberships be raised to $3.50. Student membership to be $2.00. Tentative dates were set as last week in October, third week in November, last week in March and last week in April on the understanding that if any of these dates occurred during a holi- day season they would be changed. For the benefit for out-of-town mem- bers, no concert would be held during the snow and flood season or if roads were impassable at any time. Memberships. Make It Possible While single tickets are a help and are entirely welcome it is' the season memberships that make a concert ser- ies possible. When you purchase a membership you not only ,assure for yourself a season of utmost enjoy- ment in music but you also further the tause of music in your community. Memberships are being sold now so that we have the best possible choice of artists available. If we wait until next Fall we shall have less to choose from. Let's boost the next series! Secretary-Treasurer of the Wing- ham Concert Association is Miss 'Yvonne McPherson who did an excel- lent job during the past season. Miss McPherson is prepared to receive memberships at the Wingham Town Hall now. Members may deal by mail if they so desire. Thanks are due to all the people 'who sold memberships, to all those who helped to move the piano up and down the stairs and to all those who helped in any way. THREE ACT MYSTERY PLAY e "Dark was the Night" presented by Whitechurch Institute Players and sponsored by the Bluevale Women's Institute in 13litevale Community Hall, ott Thursday,April 15th, at 8.15 p:m. Followed, by dance with music by Farrier's Orchestra. Admission 50c; childreit 25c. Lutieli minter. 150DERICH BRIDGE CLUB ENTERTAINED Wingham Chtb Won Inter-Club Match The Goderich Bridge Club were the Vests of the Wingham Bridge Club at an inter-club riaatch last Friday, there being fourteen pairs front each dub. The Wingham players won by a score of 1961 to 1861 for Goderich. The leading stores were: North and South— J. Mason and G. Williams (W), 188., Mr. and Mrs. Dean (G), 164, Mr. and Mrs, R. S. Hetherington (W), 156%. Mr. and Mrs, j. A. Wilson (W), 1531/4 . Mr. and Mrs. Lavery (G), 1401/4. W. VT. Armstrong. and W. French (:Vg), 1881/4 . East and West- 410 iMiss Daeraort and Mrs. 14. C. Mad-call (W), 1681/4. ,C. %smith and A French (W) 1571/4 . C, F. Chapman and F. Donnelly (G), 154. Mn and Mrs, 1C. 'Hunter (G), 1531/4. P. F. Carey and It. Patterson (G), 1491/4. Mr. and Mrs, 'Gordon MacKay (W), 141, DONALD A. McARTHUR Born and educated in Galt, Mr. Mc- Arthur began his telephone career there in 1929 and since. that time has had a wide experience in all aspects of the telephone business. Between 1930 and 1942 he served in various positions in Stratford, Sarnia, London, St. Thomas, Owen Sound, New Toronto, Toronto, Oshawa, Orillia and Sud- bury. After three year's service with the Royal Canadian Corps of Signals, he returned to the company as business office supervisor in Stratford in 1945 and during the last year he has been on the staff of the company's general offices in Toronto. F B. Y. P. A. The Young People of the Baptist Church held their regular meeting on Monday evening with Mr. Harold Po- cock in charge. The choruses "Every Day with Jesus", "Jesus Never Pails", "Heavenly Sunshine", "Thank You Lord", "When All our Labours" were sung, after which Mrs. Bruce McLean led in prayer. Miss Helen Pocock read the story of Geo. Mueller's . "Life and Work", Lois Burchill conducted a Bible Quiz and Miss Jessie Scott read psalm 19. After singing "In the sweet By and By" Harold Pocock spoke' on "Science." He pointed out the things which could happen if God were not in charge. The meeting closed with the singing of "Saviour Like a Shepherd" and prayer Eby Glen Schiefele. DANCING Every Saturday eight at the Royal T. to the music of Ken Wilbee's or- chestra, from 9 to 12, Moderate ad- mission. NOTICE RE LICENSES BELL APPOINTS ACTING MANAGER Mr. Donald A. McArthur Takes Over During Illness Of Mr, W, 0. Hamilton Due to the illness of W. G. Hamil- ton, Donald A. 'McArthur of Toronto, has been appointed acting manager of the Bell Telephone Company's local office, it was announced this week. Mr. McArthur's duties will also include supervision of the Company's business offices in Atwood, Drayton, Harriston, Holstein, Listowel, Lucknow, Moupt Forest and Palmerston. . eeeee TOWN REPRESENTED AT CONVENTION Mrs, O. W. Tiffin At Oshawa Wingham's Recreation Council was represented by its Secretary, Mrs,, G. W. Tiffin, at the s Provincial Recrea- ation Conference held at Oshawa, on April 9th, 10th, and 11th. Over 400 delegates from all piles of the Prov- ince were there, some even travelling 1,000 miles or more. A highlight of the Conference was the speech of Premier George A. Drew who stressed the im- portance of recreation to a community and to every individual. He cited the example of the late Sir William Mu- lock, who at 97, because of his many relaxipg interests, was still looking to the future. "By municipalities bearing their own share of the cost, assisted by the government, the task of work- ing out the general policy of recrea- tion in each town or city has. been left in the hands of the municipality concerned, Premier Drew emphasized. Recreation Experts Speak "People ought to take stock of how they spend their time off the job, said Professor Ott Romney, a dean of the University of West Virginia. "Recre- ation does not kill time, it makes time live" he declared. Harold D. Meyer, esident, American Recreation Soc- ety presented an eight point program- me for our community as follows: 1. Recreation must have legal auth- ority. We should have a Department of Recreation in every government. 2. We must have a strong advisory council for our Director of Recreation. 3. The Community must realize that the Recreation programme is for all the people. 4. Recreation must have a sound financial basis. 5. A full time professional leader, (such as our Sam Burtop) must be hired. 6. A balanced programme to include many interests. 7. We must use every natural re- source to the full. (Can't we make more use of our river?) 8. The programme must be integra- ted so that one group's project will not conflict with amateurs. A calendar for our tewn's future activities should be filled in all our societies and or- ganizations. Was Discussion Leader Mrs. Tiffin led a panel discussion, "What Program should be attempted First By a Newly Appointed Recre- ation Group?"She brought back many interesting and helpful suggestions re- lative to the recreation field. Bingo!' Bingo! Bingo! This is the Bingo you have been waiting for. In Wingham. Armouries on Wednesday, April 14th, at 8.15 p. m. Sponsored by the Woman's Auxil- iary to the Canadian Legion, 25 games for 50 cents. Five 10c specials. SPECIAL SERVICES AT BAPTIST CHURCH With Which is Amalgamated The Gorrie Vidette and Wroxeter News ADINOOMmeastrimuls Single. Copies — Five Cents WINGHAM, ONTARIO, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 14, 1948 Subscription, 400 a Year in Advance Carter', ,Mrs. W. Mitchell, Mrs. Lapp and Mrs. E. Lewis. Rev. 'Gordon 'Smythe, shown above, addressing his congregation at United Church, in Haliburton, 'Ont., is apply- ing parable of the talents in an effort to speed the raising: of $3,000 for the eltureids rehovation fund by June 20th. About 100 rnettibere of his congrega- tion each received a $5 bill as they left an evening service recently. Attached To Celebrate Their twenty-fifth Anniversary In celebration of the twenty-fifth anniversary of the founding of Super- test Petroleum Corporation, Limited, the dealers of Wingham and Seaforth Branches held a business and social evening Hopper's Dance Pavilion on Monday night, Mr. J. B. Hargreaves, London Div- isional Manager was chairman of the event while Mr. R. E. McKinney, General Sales Manager of the ,Corn- pany from Head Office at London, Ontario, was the principal speaker. Mr, McKinney gave art outline If world petroleum conditions and point- ed out that the year 1947 was the lar- gest in volume in the history of the Company. Touching on the twenty- fifth anniversary of the Company and its phenomenal growth from one pump in 1923 to over ten thousand pumps today covering the Provinces of Ont- ario and Quebec, Mr. McKinney stressed that this was accomplished only with the help of a loyal dealer or- ganization and the simple application of the fundamentals of courtesy, clean- liness and service. In 1947 Mr. McKinney said, the world production of oil was 8,224,000 barrels, a 9% increase over 1946, a tremendous ever-increasing demand continues, the estimated shortage in petroleum products in the U.S. and Canada is 27%, Europe 67%. The an- oat per capita consumption in U. S. and Canada is 420 gallons. Showing how the consumption has increased, he said, the U.S.A. Militia use 7 times as much as before the war, the railroads have four times as many diesel engin- es and the new jet propulsion planes uses 300 to 500 gallons per hour, as compared to A. P. Fighter planes us- ing 65 gallons per hour. Suitably engraved silver tray, fram- ed certificate and gold button with diamond in recognition of twenty years dealership were presented to J. Carlin,Seaforth, Ontario and J. Gallop, Seaforth, Ontario. Engraved tea set, framed certificate and gold button in recognition of fifteen years dealership were presented to W. L, Wissler, Chepstow, Ontario, while framed cer- tificate and gold button in recognition of ten years dealership were presented to j. Lumsden, Ayton, Ontario, G. Lavelle, Palmerston, 'Ontario received five year certificate and silver button, Sunday Dinner At Brunswick Hotel FLOOD RELIEF TOTAL VERY ENCOURAfill% $1865.25 Already Received With Another $150.00 Promised The Flood Relief Campaign spon- sored by 'the Wingham Lions Club has been very encouraging. The residents of the, district have responded gener- ously and the money received will be of•great assistance to these who suf- fered substantial loss. Up to Tuesday afternoon the sum of $1865.25 has been received, with over $150.00 promised and still to be received the total will exceed $2000. Following is the list of contributors: Western ]foundry, Wingham $100.; Fred C. Fuller $2.00; Walter Woods, Turnberry, $5.00; T. A. Currie, $5.00; James Cameron $5.00; Fred V, Russell $5.00, Robert Thompson $2.00, ,John Knox $2.00, Nelson Underwood, Turn- berry, $20.00; Sam Burton $5.00, Cardiff, M.P., Brussels, $10.00; Mrs. Ellacott and Miss Lillian $1.00, Mrs. James Cornelius, Whitechurch, $2.00; Mrs. Jenny Sherriff $5.00, Don Cam- eron $1.00, C. A. Roberts $5.00, Joseph Courtney, R.R. 1, Ripley, $5.00; Geo. and Chas. Edmondson, Ripley, $5.00; R. A. Coutts $1.00, Anonymous $5.00; Wingham Arena $25.00, Mr. and Mrs. J. Walpole $5.00, Miss Minnie Barber $1.00, Mrs. Ed, Higgins, Brussels, $2.00; Mrs. Alex. Scott, Blyth, $5.00; Mr. and Mrs. Cenclair Phippen $5.00, Adair Transport $5.00, Charles Ben- nett $1.00, Vic Loughlean $2.00, J. H. Crawford $1500, Mr. and Mrs. Schrop- shell $2.00, Robert Lancaster $3.00, A. J. Walker $15.00e- Mrs. E. A. Van- stone $5.00, JohnPotter $5.00, John W. Hanna, M.P.P., $25.00; Percy J. King, Turnberry, $5.00; A. Anstett $2.00, George Wallace, Seaforth, $5.00; G. L. Dunlop $2,00, J. R. Graham $5.00, Lawrence Taylor $4.00, Thomas Mc- (Continued on page six) Dance at Gilmour's School Be sure to attend the Dance at Gilmour's School on Friday night, Apr. 16th, Music by Tiffin's orchestra with Fred Deacon floor manager. Lunch will be served with the usual admis- sion. Tenders Called for Fifty Houses The Central Mortgage and Housing Corporation are asking for tenders for the construction of fifty houses in the Town of Wingham. Trout Season Opens May 1st. The Ontario Department of Game and Fisheries has announced that May 1st., will be the opening of the speckled trout season this year, The pickerel season opens May 15th, while no bass can be taken until July 1st. Four Minor Runs Last Week The local fire brigade were called out four times last week for minor fires, three of which were grass fires. The fire at the Queens Hotel might easily have proved disastrous, when sparks from a -chimney ignited a few shingles. $30,000 Fire Destroys Large Hen House In Hullett Some 6,000 hens were burned to death arid loss estimated at $30,000 resulted Wednesday evening when fire of unde- termined origin destroyed a large hen house owned by W. L. (Nick) Whyte, con. 4, Hellett Township. The fire was discovered shortly af- ter six o'clock, when R. W. Cope, west farm foreman, glanced out the window of his home and saw smoke coining out of the nearby hen house. Within a matter of minutes the interior of the five-floor building was a mass of Barn- es, The fire broke through the roof within an hour, and by 8 o'clock all that was left of the building was a mass of burning embers and twisted wreckage within the walls of the foun- dation. Minstrel Show At Blyth The Teeswater Minstrel Show will be presented in the Blyth Memorial Hall, on Thursday, April 29t1i4, at 8.15 p.m, sharp, tinder the auspices of the men of St, Michael's Church. Admis- sion, Adults 50e; Children 25c. BRIDGE CUB Nine 'tables were present on Thurs- day evening at the weekly meeting of the Wingham Bridge Club. The result of the play was as follows: North and Smith—let. Mrs. D. Na- smith and G, MacKay; 2nd., Mrs. R. S. Hetherington and Miss McCallum; 3rd, Mrs, G. C. GamMage and Mrs, G. H. Ross; 4th, J. A. Wilson and W. Mayor. East and West—ist, Mts. A. Wile son =and W. H. French; 2eide Miss Margaret MacLean and V. Dittnter; 3rd., Mrs. J. 14. Crawford and D. E. Porter; 4th, Miss Y. McPherson and. R. S. Hetheringtoe. All Towtt Licenses for the year 1948 are now past due, and must be paid at once, Owners of dogs are reminded they tray be charged tinder Seabees of STRATFORD I.O.O.F. DEGREE TEAM HERE The second degree team front Avon LO.O.F. Lodge, Stratford, paid a fra- ternal visit to Wingliam on Thursday evening of last week when they ex- emplified the work for seven Wing- ham candidates in a most creditable manner. Mr. A. G. Watson, a member of the Order for 58 years, and Secretary of Avon Lodge, fulfilled 'his duities as Fast Grand on the degree team. The D.D.G.M., Robert Bowman of Brussels, paid his official visit to Mait- land Lodge the same evening, and was received and introduced by P.D. D.G.M, David Benedict. At the close of the work itt the lodge room, refreshments were served by the Wingham members Noble Grand J. D. Preston acted 'as Toast- master. Over one hundred M011110'8 of the Order were present, from Strat- ford, Brussels, Teeswater, Wingham. LIONS CLUB HELD REGULAR MEETING lir M. S. MEETS Easter Thank Offering Meeting The regular monthly meeting of the Women's Missionary Society of the Wingham United Church was held on Tuesday afternoon, April '6th in time Church parlours with a very good at- tendance. Mrs. (Dr.) J. A. Fox and her group had charge of the program. The theme for the afternoon was "God's love revealed through Christian giving". Mrs. Sam Burton sang two lovely solos during the meeting which added to the very fine programme. This being the Easter meeting, a very inspiring message of Easter and its meaning was brought by the guest speaker Mrs. (Rev.) Moores of Bel grave. She was introduced by Mrs. J. A, Fox, and Mrs. W j. Greer, 'on be- half of the Society,. thanked Mrs, Moores for coming. There was a display of articlesmade for British relief, The President con-, ducted the bushiest arid at the 'close A cup of 'tea was served and a social half hour spent. REGULAR C.P.R. SERVICE RESUMED Flood Damage Repaired'After Only Three Weeks The work of replacing the C.P.R. bridge lost in the spring flood and repairing washatt track was rapidly done, and service was resumed in ex- actly three weeks time. In order to take off some of the frieight a siding had to be built at the B. line, before the work of replacitig the bridge was commenced. On Thursday the bridge was completed, and the laying of the last rails was finished on Sunday afternoon. Regular train service was resumed on Monday afternoon. During the disruption of service the express was taken and received at Teeswater. The mail from that line was also brought over from Teeswater. The bridge erected is of course only temporary and will be replaced with a steel structure, and when finally completed, will allow for heavy engines to run on this line. KING STORE OBSERVES DIAMOND JUBILEE The King Department Store is this year celebrating its sixtieth anniver- sary, Founded in 1888 by the late George E. King, it has prospered and grown until today it is one of the fin- est stores in Western Ontario. In 1905 it was taken over by the found- er's two sons, R, H. King and the late T, C. King, and four years ago it was sold and has since been operated by the present management. The store is well staffed, with sev- eral members having many years of service with the public. Mr. A. 0. "Gary" Garrett, the store manager, has been in charge since the store was pur- chased four years ago. Mr. R. Alex. Coutts, with his genial smile, has been connected with the store for 45 years, and at present is the manager of the Dry Goods and House Furnishings Dept.; Miss Alice Reading, who is in charge of the Ladies' Ready-to-Wear, has served faithfully for 25 years, oth- ers of the staff have 10 or more years experience. This year plans for improving and further modernizing the store have al- ready been made, the main item being the installation of a new and ultra mod- een store front, which will add not only beauty to the business but to the business section of the ewe as well. is not a 'smart Alec trick but a ven- tete of faith," said 'Rev. Smyth. "The, money was borrowed from the bank in the rninister'a name." `SUPERTES19 HELD DEALERS' PARTY Town Ily-Law for failure to pay Dog - Tax,Tags may be procured at Town UNITED CHURCH Clerk's Office. W. Platt, Chief of Police. The regular supper meeting of the Wingham Lions Club was held at the Brunswick Hotel on Friday evening with .a full attendance. Lion Bill Mc- Cool was active in selling tickets for a raffle of one gallon of maple syrup with the proceeds 'going to the Lower Town Flood Relief Fund, The sale was quite successful as Tailtwister Wally Armstrong' saw to it that every Lion had a ticket, When the draw was made Lion Bill was the lucky winner. The cash received from the raffle amounted to $11.00 and this was turn- ed over teethe Relief Fund. Lion Bill Was obliged to sing as a solo, "The Maple Leaf Foreyer," Lions demanded that Lion Chas. Roberts demonstrate his skill as a singer as his name recently appeared in the Advance-Times with the title `Choir Director,")Lion Charles respon- ded with a solo ' "The Bells of St. Marys." Mr, jirn`Hall was a guest of the Club and pregided at the piano for the sing-songs. He also offered two piano solos which were very much ap- preciated by the Lions. President Frank Madill thanked Jim. During the Roll Call, many Lions reported un- usual occupations, Lion Harley Craw- ford described.himself as a "Lawolog- ist." Some Lions thought he ought to be made to write out the word but most of the Lions strenuously objected on account of his writing. Lion Wilf. French claimed to be a "Doorman." Lion Don Jeffs responded with ",Mud and Water." The Lions toasted. Lion Don with a song "Sailing, Sailing Over the Ocean iWave." Lion Omar Haselgrove reported his occupation as "Car Wrecker." A Curler's Quartette, Omar Hasel- grove, Art. Irwin, Harley Crawford and Jack McKibbou featured the num- ber "Let Me Call You Sweetheart." As a fashion plate model Lion Stewart Beattie was required to mount a chair and dethonstrate his stew suit. Lion Clayton Gammage spoke too soon and was obliged to sing a solo and select- ed "I've Got Sixpence." Lion Hugh Carmichael reported for the Lower Town.. Relief Fund that re- ceipts to date amounted to $1635,91. He expressed Kis thanks. to , all who had assisted m any way and spoke of the free advertising and time given by CKNX and the Winglim Advance- Times. The money had been deposited in a trust account and a Committee would -be appointed to administer it. Some Lions mentioned that sugges- tions had reached them that the Red Cross should take on this work but it was pointed out that this was not within the scope of the Red Cross. They were only authorized to provide Served from 12 to 1.30 and 5 to emergency shelter, which they did in 6.30. Three choices of meat, one fowl. this case. Courteous service. Cadets Inspection Date Lion Vent Dunlop reported on the The climax of the winter's training Easter Seal Crippled Children Cant- come. s for nu mb ers the Wing- paign with receipts of over $750. It WOMEN H t INSTITUTE tam g t School Ca de t Corps, on was agreed that the members of the May 14th, when they parade for their Junior Drama Club be entertained at , he April meeting of the Women annual ceremonial inspection and drill the next Ladies' Night to be held in before the examining officer, Lieut. D. May. Lions Harold Fyne Bob Hob- Institute will be held on Thursday, C Irwin of I den, Bill Hamilton and Chas. Roberts were granted attendance due to illness or absence front Town. Discussion as to plaits fro r the usual the 'usual nomination front the floor.. of Mrs. John Wilfred Maize, and the Frolics for the summer were discuss- There will also be. the yearly report late Mr. j. Wilson Turner of Toronto, ed. Lion Sam Burton announced that and the roll call will be answered by to Robert Macbeth Gaby, son of Mrs. the campaign for the next series of the payment of fees. Gaby. and the late Dr. Frederick A. contorts of the Winghant Concert As- The hostesses. are: Mrs. Snell, Mrs. Gaby, of Toronto. The marriage will sociation will 'commetice next week. W. T. Critickshanks, Mrs. Ford, Mrs. take place on Saturday, May 8th, at He asked Lions to boost the campaign and pointed out that it was a non- profit organization with only one pro- ject, to provide the best possible music for the Community: Four good con- certs would be offered at a pike e $3.50 per membership. The meeting closed with the usual song and the Lions Roar. • April 15th, at 2,30 p.m. This is the an- • nual meeting at which the new officers, Engagement Announced are named. These have already been The engagement is announced o selected by a committee instead of Phyllis VatiNorman Turner, daughter MINISTER APPLIES PARABLE OF THE TALENTS Will Install Modern New Fron This Year Special Missionary services were meld in time Baptist Church on Sunday with Rev. Harold Germaine, Field Representative of the Sudan Interior 3.30 p.m., in the First Presbyterian Church, Chatham. Mission as guest speaker and soloist, Present also at both services was Miss ' Laura Collar, member of time local church, and outgoing Missionary to Nigeria, tie‘rf ima Africa. Rev, te chose as his morn- ing discourse" Are the Heathen Lost? amid in the evening, The Glory of time Missionary Enterprise. At both services the speaker gave a vivid pie, ture of the conditions in Africa where sixty to seventy million people have yet to hear the Gospel of Jesus 'Christ, and depend wholly upon our Mission- ary enterprises as Christians to take the Ggspel to them. There are only flirce ways to Izelp, stets .1 Mr. tier-, maine, First, Being Faithful in Pray- .er, Suomi, Financial Ghetto. Thirdly, Ey accepting the 'challenge to service when called to Goa. An unique dedication service in the „evening was held at the conclusion of ithe message followed by pictures of the work and conditions in that area. Rev, 'Germaine read the charge Miss 1 Laura Collar stating five major qualifications definitely required in a missionary's life. Be ye Holy, Stead- fast, Strong, Pailful, Fruitful. A spirit 'of Christian Co-operation between the church and outgoing missionary must prevail at all times. Miss Collar re- to the bills were two papers, one A 'plied to the charge read, stating her summary of time parable and expiate- complete 'desire was to go as a mis- tions of the way the church's fund sionary and win the lost to Jesus. R617, was to be 'used, and the other a list of 0. C. ComPland presided At both set- suggestions for increasing the $5. "It vices and gave the Dedicatory prayer. Mr. Frank Collar had charge of the song service and Mr...atla Mrs. thon. Scheifele rendered a duet at this sere vice.