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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1951-09-19, Page 7Baptist Pioneer Archibald Fisher, who came to Wing- ham in 1860. He built the Gregory Dam and was instrumental in the growth of the first Baptist Church in the year 1863. Relieve That Tired . Feeling by CORRECTING those FOOT TRou LES SEE MR. S. LINDER, of Kitchener, well-known FOOT SPECIALIST and MANUFACTURER of FEATHERWEIGHT ARCH SUPPORTS, who will be at my store to give relief to those suff- ering from Foot Ailment, Tuesday, Sept. 25th Wed. morning Sept. 26th CALLAN SHOES Exclusive with us in this District. Gordan MacKay Chesterlain Makes Fall Dresses. something to see . . . and wear with pleasure . . . You'll approve the lovely drape, warmth without weight, resistance to creasing and fashion-important colors. Also Ideal for Blouses and Children's Wear This famous English Broadcrepe is made from all wool worsted yarns 54" wide and is top value at $2.98 emir a yard First While Girl Congratulations to Murray Stain- ton, :oho arrives in Scotland on Thurs- day to join the Perth Panthers, Hope you set the league on fire, Murray, as you probably will. Alf Siemon, a former Stainton Spitfire player is currently playing for the same team and last year took the all-star goalie award. * * Wingham District High School's annual Field Day gets under way this Friday at 9.30 Lin. in the town park. The boys and girls have been train- ing for this day since school re-op- ened, The track events are slated for the morning and include the 100- yard, dash., 220, 440 and half mile in three classes, Senior, Intermediate and Junior. The afternoon is sched- uled for a program of field events at the school grounds which will in- clude pole vault, high jump, running broad, hop-step-and-jump and shot put. The girls will have their own events such as basketball throw, etc. So te,-you`ttarite'dellireatie'ten'itgeerefedeeie, — portant Friday morning or afternoon, drop down to the park or the school and recapture the spirit of your youthful days. e,t "In baseball the saddest refrain Is 'game called on account of rain'." Wingham Crossett Mercurys have been at odds with the weatherman ever since the play-offs began. The last two games with Meaford have been cancelled due to rain and some of the boys are beginning to wonder if they'll have to sharpen n their skates so they can slide into the bases. Don't let it get you down, fellows. Baseball is becoming a win- ter game, just as hockey is becoming a summer sport. Next game is sched- uled for Wednesday night at Meaford. Did I hear anyone mention the weather? NORTH HURON JUNIOR FARMERS The North Huron B.B. Junior Farm- ers held their September meeting in the Forester's Hall in Belgrave ore September 13. George Underwood was in charge of the meeting. The guest speaker, Mr. Lloyd Hutton, of Wing- ham, gave an interesting and inform- ative talk on the care and manage- ment of poultry:, In his talk, he stressed the importance of proper ventilation, the right type of roosts, and balanced feeding. He allso out- lined ideas on community nests troughs, and the placing of drinking fountains. Joint Meeting Mr. Bob Ferguson, from the staff of the Wingham District High School was the speaker at the joint meeting of the North Huron Junior Farmers and Junior Institute. Mr. Ferguson gave a talk on the art of public speak- ing. In it he discussed the choosing of a topic, platform manner, and de- pOrtment, Mr, Wit. Kelly left last week to visit with relatives in Saek„ and Al- berta, THE WINQI-IAM ADVANCE-TIM PAP-iN 'SEVEN WEDNESDAY, SEPT-) 10tH., 1941 Church Anniversary Ricans .Stary f Early Years in Wingham PERSONALS Early Pastor Albert Bates of Englehart, Ontario, who has Breen a patient at .Sennybroole Hospital, Toronto, for the past several months, has been visiting his sister, Mrs, Thos, Irwin of Wing- ham, Mr. and, Mrs. Gordon. Irwin and children of Timmins, have returned to their home after visiting at the home of his mother, Mrs, Time. Ir- win, last week. —Mrs. Ethel Nicholson, Victoria St., spent the week-end with her sister, Mrs. John Fraser, 2nd Concession Grey. Mr, and Mrs. Bruce Smith, Atwood visited at the same home, —Mr. and Mrs, Neil Crawford of Wallacetown, Mr. and Mrs. Claire Blue of Wallacetown, Mr, and Mrs. Morris Jay of Pontiac, Michigan, and Mr. and Mrs. Clair Crawford of De- troit, spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. Alex Crawford. '1 01=10===201=0) 40 Ow0) 4 otrOti==r or' score of Scripture quotations to prove his point, the speaker indicated that the one rock-foundation upon which all God's building is_, done is Christ, the Rock of Ages. Any attempt to build a church without a clear-cut presentation of the Lord Jesus Christ as the Divine Saviour of sinful men is bound to end in failure. Mr. Holliday concluded with an appeal to accept the three-fold pro- gram prescribed for the church by Christ Himself in the Great Com- mission recorded in Matthew 28, vers- es 18 to 20, the commission which was designated by the Duke of Wel- lington as the marching orders of the Christian Church, a commiss i o n which as clearly as possible sets forth the historic pollee, of the Baptist Churches: "Go ye therefore and make disciples among all nations, baptiz- ing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Ghost; teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have command- ed you." Service Monday Evening Monday evening the church con- tinued their anniversary services when Rev. Holliday showed colored pictures on "Ten Thousand Miles of God's Handiwork". Special music was supplied by talent from the South End Baptist Church and Frank Col- lar. Following the service a social hear was spent and the history of the church reviewed in the basement, where the pastor was in charge, Visiting ministers present were Rev, George Bell, of Owen Sound, Rev. Kitchener Daw, of Arthur and Rev. Wentworth. Bellsmith, B.A., of Mount Forest, who brought words of congratulation. The pastor read other messages of felicitations. Fete Dorothy Hamilton At. Trousseau Tea It's a long time between paydays sometimes. A little extra cash always comes hihandy. Look h your attic or garage, dig out all that stuff and sell it with a want ad. -.44. and Mrs, D. J, Hutchison spent the Week-end with Toronto friends. C. Hurlbere is spending her holidays with. Mrs, Grose at the Brunswick Hotel. Mr, and Mrs, Robert Moliercher and son John of Montreal were guests of Mrs. .William lefeKercher. —Mrs, Ewaker, Mrs. Stuart and Ilfrie Harvey, all of Vancouver B.C., were guests of Miss Clelland and Miss. MacLean, Alan Forberg of The Advance, Times staff was a week-end visitor with his parents, Mr, and Mrs. C. Forberg of St. Thomas. —Miss Agnes Williamson spent the week-end in Toronto and Kitchener, and on Saturday visited the exhibition • of Vienna Art Treasures at the Art Gallelry, --Mrs, Calvin Burke and Miss Beet- rice MacDonald were hostesses to a miscellaneous shower at the former's home on Minnie St. for Miss Anne Stapleton, bride-elect of this month. --Mr. Robert Bacon has sold his property on the School St., Lower Wingham, and is moving to Oakville. to live with his son. e has lived in Lower Wingham for 21) years, coming here from Teeswater, in 1.031. • -Mrs, Robert May of Toronto, who has been a guest of Miss Belle Martin for a week, returned i lo with Misses Lena)). May and Viva Francis who motored up for the week-end, --Mr. awl Mrs. Hugh. Sinnamon, Wingham, Mr, and Mrs, Archie Hertl and children of Kitchener, spent the week-end at Toronto and Niagara Falls, at .the home of the former's niece, Mrs. Wm, Frizelly. —Mrs. C. H. Hinde and Mrs, W. J. Greer attended the wedding of Miss Beryl Refuse and Mr. Dick Hutchin- son in Huron College Chapel, London, on Sept, 14. Mrs. Hutchinson was formerly a member of the Wingham ,High School teaching staff, Mr. and Mrs. Barry NVenger, Cari- ing Terrace, were guests on Saturday' at the Beckett-Litt wedding in Lon- don, The bride is the former Loreen Litt and was a member of The Ad- vance-Times staff earlier this year. Present Minister Pastor John Coyle, formerly of To- ronto, who capably serves church. migof .1114.106401.114411 0 0 0 0 ") Sunday was a happy 'occasion for the congregation of the Baptist Church as they celebrated the seventy- fifth anniversary of the founding of the present church. Early Baptist history dates back to 1862 when their first church service was held. In 1863 they .proceeded to Low- er (1:,,,%;ihusrket.11110(onio, wsitnilce.pgmenotd(T,iolik,td'-. For twelve years those of the Baptist faith congregated in the place set apart for worship. In 1875 the church was sold to the Lower Town for a school, and the present building was ereeted. Thirty-eight years later, this edifice was partially destroyed by fire, February 5th, 1915. Following the damage, the interior was repaired and new seating accommodation in- stalled. Early history not only rectele the birth of the Baptists in Wingham, for the year 1862 saw both the Pres- byterians and Anglicans institutel places of worship likewise. One year later the Wesleyans built their place of worship, where the C.P.R. stork yards now stand. Early History Reviewing the early growth of the church, many family names stood out su li as Baxter, Risdone, Kelly, Fisher, and Mr. Fairweather the precentor. One of the early pioneers in Wing- lmm of Baptist faith was Archibald Fisher, who came in 1860. A stauneli Baptist, he was one of the first to oreanize a congregation and years later drew up the plans for the present church. Mr, Fisher was also responsible for building the Gregory dam, One of the early pioneers, Mrs. Margaret Fisher, of Paisley, who this year celebrated her 90th birthday, still can recall many of the humorous in- cidents in the early church days, and has the distinction of being the first white girl born in Wingham. Her parents were baptized in the Maitland River by the late Rev. Thomas Red- cliffe. Many pastors have laboured in this vineyard since the pastorate of the first minister, Rev. Redeliffe, Others who took up the call and ministered here were: Rev. ThoMas Sinclair, Rev. P. G. Robertson, Rev. E, Morrison, Rev, W. Chamberlain, Rev. G. C. Rock, Rev. Priest, Rev. Dr, Crawford, Rev. Cameron, Rev. William McGreg- or, Rev. James Hamilton, Rev. Wil- liam Freed, Rev, J. J. Patterson, Rev. Dingman, ReV.. J. A. McLean, Rev. E, R, Fitch, Rev. H. Edgar Allan, Rev. Warren Steeves, Rev. G. V. Collins, Rev. John Pollock, Rev. A. C. Riley, Rev. Harris, Rev. Glen Wardell, Rev. Weyburn Smith, Rev. E. C. Smith, Rev. E, M. Loney, Rev. Norton, Rev. John Lucas, Rev. 0. C. Coupland, and the present patsor John Coyle. Mrs. Margaret Fisher, 90-year-old re- sident of Paisley, who was the first white girl born in Wingham, a daugh- ter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Archi- bald Fisher, who organized the first church and drew plans for present Baptist edifice. Anniversary Services — ,Continued from Page One) of a Creator-God, and that the Scrip- tures are packed with equally im- pressive proofs that the Bible is an infallable revelation given by this Divine Creator, A recognition of these thoroughly established facts should lead to whole-hearted accept- ance of the authority of Scripture and practical obedience to its instruc- tions. A lamp to light up the mists and mysteries of life has been pro- vided by God Himself. That lamp is not to be ignored, Mr. Holliday urg- ed his hearers to focus the light of Scripture upon the beginning of Christian experience, that they might have a clear understanding of the radical and permanent changes that are affected by divine grace, when a boy or girl, man or woman, comes to conversion corner, Illustrating his message horn thirty years of exper- lento as pastor and army chaplain, the speaker emphasized the tremen- dons reality of the vital fathom that are an essential part of eVery true conversion, In the evening Captain Holliday spoke to the congregation that filled the Main auditoriuin of the Winghttill church en the thentei "How Ohriet Builds His Church". Mie Holliday emphasized the importance Of batik- ing Christ 'Himself the centre a the programme of the church, tsirig JUNIOR FARMERS PLAN BUS TRIP TO NORTH Huron County Junior Farmers are planning a bus trip. on Saturday, September 29th., to various points of interest in Western Ontario, The first stop is Begonia Falls to s7 the power plant and the water- falls. From there the group will travel through Devil's Glen to eollingwood where they will visit the fillip-build- ing yards and the Great Northern Exhibition. Then on through to Wa- saga Beach to Midland and a visit to the Martyr's Shrine, Huronia House and the old fort of Sault Ste, Marie„ • They also hope to visit the forestry station at Midhurat. The pick-up times are Exeter 6.30 a.m., Clinton, 7 a.m. end Wingham, 7.30 aen, The fare will lbe $5:00 which should be forwarded in advance along with your name to John Butler, care of the Department of Agriculture, Clinton by Friday of this week It is expected to use two buses so you are advised to get your name and deposit in eerie'. FORMER. WINRIAMITE PASSES IN SMINAW Mr. John Taugher passed away in. St. Mary's Hospital, September 7th., after a lingering illness. The family were one-time residents of Wingham. Surviving are two sons, Edward and Charles; two daughters, Mrs. Victor (Marie) Harris and Mrs. John (Katherine) Klupf of Saginaw, and a sister, Mrs. William Forgie of Wing- ham. His wife, the former Anna Suer, one son and one daughter, all of Sagi- naw, predeceased him. Mr. and Mrs. William Forgie and Miss Anne of Wingham; and Mr. and Mrs. Edward Forgie, of Totonto, all attended the funeral, which was held Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock from the Deisler funeral home to St. Mary's Cathedral of which Mr, Taugher was a member, High Mass was offered up by Rt. Rev. Msgr. Vogt and burial was in Mount Olivet cemetery, Plans Fall Meeting St. Paul's Guild The first fall meeting of the Ladies' Guild, of St. Paul's Church was held on Friday in the form of a shower in aid of the annual bazaar to be held late in November and the meeting was held in the Parish Room of .the church. Quite a large number of articles were received as well as sev- eral pieces of material and cash do- nations. Lunch was served by Mrs. George A. Beattie, Mrs. R. E. Armi- tage and Mrs. John H. King and an enjoyable social time enjoyed by all the ladies. The next meeting will also be held at the church on Thurs- day afternoon, Sept. 27. This is the regular monthly meeting but dona- tions for the bazaar are also asked. United Church W.M.S. Studies Home Missions This is "Canada Year" in the Wo- man's Missionary Society of the Unit- ed Church of Canada. The study is Home Misisons and the slogan is, "Making Canada Christian", The new study book "From Lakes to Northern Lights", was introduced at the W.M.S. Auxiliary in Wingham United Church by Mrs. N. McLaugh- lin, who also presided at the meeting. Mrs. G. Tiffin conducted the devotions from Psalm 72-8; He shall have do- minion also from sea to sea and from the river unto the ends of the earth. Mrs. E, S. Lewis, speaking for Canada and Mrs, F. Edgar for Home Missions showed that Canada has always been interested in missions. Canadians of every race and background receive the gospel in 19 languages from Unit- ed Church pulpits every Sunday. The love of God and the love of country are combined in home missions. The opening chapter of the study book was taken by Mrs. P. Gowans and presented the claim of the rural communities for more Christian lead- ers, Mrs, McLaughlin and Mrs. W. A, Beecroft gave interesting accounts of church anniversaries in rural con- gregations which they had recently attended, The President, Mrs. 0, N, Under- wood, conducted the business part of the meeting. It was decided to hold the fall thank-offering at the October meeting, in charge of Mrs. Roulstoh. It was announced that the sectional meeting would be held lit Union in Grey Township on Friday, Oct, 12. Staff Changes Grisdale, manager of our local Canada Packers has left for Clinten and his place has been taken by Walter Oawransky, who has assumed his new duties. Welcome to Mr, GaWransky arid the best of luck in your new position. .Robert Green, mill foreman has also left and will reside iii Itancroft. Carmichael's the palace to cash your faintly allowance ellecifie and get 6% off on ,all purchases of Ohildreni's Clothing, sizes t e lZ years. Outstanding Scholar SPORTS ROUNO-UP Percy Stainton has announced that he will definitely not enter a team in the WOAA hockey loop this year. He has lost many of his best players, in- cluding his son, Murray, and eeme of the team members are now too old for Intermediate hockey. Rev. and Mrs. Thomas Sinelair and daughter r,:"-'c. Rev. einelair suc- ceeded Rev, Thomas Redelifee, first minister in c hare:. of the Baptist eon- grhgation in \\Ingham. Mrs. W. G. Hamilton entertained on Friday ,September 14th., at a trousseau tea in honour of her daugh- ter, Dorothy, The guests were received by the bride and her mother assisted by Mrs, Jim Hamilton, During the afternoon tea was pour- ed by Mrs. A, J. Walker, and Mrs, 'VanWyck, and in the evening by Mrs. Geo, Williams and Mrs, W. H. French. The gifts arid trousseau were dis- played by Miss Shirley Edgar, Miss Margaret Nimino, Mrs, John Heal, Mrs. Leonard Phillips and Mrs. How- ard Waller. Others Assisting during the efter- noon and evening were; Mrs. C. Lloyd, Mrs. S. Hare, Mrs. John Reavie, Mrs. H. Carmichael, Mrs, R. llobden, Mrs, Geo Howson and Mrs H. V. Pym, S • 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 O O O A O 0 Aga==iinino WALKER STORES PRESENT 0=0) 0=0 Gordon Mackay Chester/air's (A„ Wool Broadcrepe ) Colors — Havana Blue, Exciting Red, Chateau Claret, Vlotilla Navy, Gray Birch, Shadopine, Cinnamon Spice, etc. 26 Lovely Colors from which to Choose. See the Beautiful full page, colorful advertisement in your September issue of Chatelaine Magazine or see it at the store FEATURING SIMPLIFIED SELECTION FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE AND SHOPPING PLEASURE 041•0041•1.1.1•1.41111.011•1111,60•04101.0.0110041WHINNOMM011..10tool.=k10.1111110 If we have not got the color you desire WE WILL GET IT FOR YOU 0 O hee Jim Anderson. who graduated from the Wingham District High School last year, and has been awarded the Do- minion-Provincial Bursary at the On- tario Agricultural College,' Guelph. TIME TO SMILE As the incoming train neared the Toronto Stock Yards, a lady passenger opened her bottle of smelling salts Soon the whole car was filled With a horrible odor, One farmer put up With it as long as he could, then shouted "Madam would you mind ptlb, till' the cork back in that bottle? Over .80,00 Huron Indians lived in the Georgian Bay area of Ontario 80 years ago.