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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1952-02-20, Page 6BLUEVALE Valei tine Social The Y,P.U, of the United Church held a well attended Valentine social in the Sunday School room of the Church. Games and contests were enjoyed. Congratulations were ex- tended to Mrs. Stanley Darling' and others who arranged and directed the evening's program. Coffee, sandwich- es and cake were served, School Party The pupils of Bluevale school spon- sored a Valentine Social on Thursday afternoon, Joyce Hoffman, one of the senior pupils, announced the pro- It's not too late to order your Storm Windows for winter comfort. CAMPBELL & GEM Sash Manufacturers Diagonal Rd. Wingham S. 3,. . . ...• ........ • •PA --'..• ,..<.*$ .%<:;.:0•Ms•i.,$ff:::;:*.::::.4. ,........<4.."..1.,..,..4.Zr.....,...4....,...,<, ...!:<6 ...X5,:::,...::,44,..,:fm.:,,,4:44,7,,,,,• • —1..... ; . • ,..``'. "':;,....M ,",::-%A".: ::. vi,.••=0,K*. < , 4 ::44.i,i*,•'. 'Z% . ' • • 4. . 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Recruiting Unit — R.C.A.F. Recruiting Unit, 343 Richmond St., London, Ontario. Phone: 3-8394 SERVE IN DEFENCE OF FREEDOM WITH THE Royal Canadian Air Force CAF-74W PURDON'S BAKERY Phone 145 , Wingham The Home of QUALITY BREAD, CAKES, PASTRY • We take orders Daily • (Saturday to 12 noon) 001.106.00•:4101•11.111•414 MEMORIALS We realize our obligation when we fill your order for Mem- orial—and we provide only ma- terials of unending serviceabil- ity. Design and workmanship are of the finest, and our prices are most moderate. CEMETERY Ltetriatwo Promptly Done ALL MODERN EQUIPMENT %INGHAM MEMORIAL SHOP Phone 256 R. A. Spotton Wingham Past, Present and Future The. Late George Payne by Wm, J. Fleuty Old timers, and many other citizens of this town, will remember the man Who was known as George Payne. Not many people, however, knew him as Reid. Highly educated, cultured, he was a gentleman it was a pleasure to know, in his best days, Not much generally was known of early his- tory. He came to Wingham as a part- ner with the late Mr. Simmons, father of a young man named Archie Simmons, in the conduct of the Brit- ish hotel. This hotel was the building now occupied as a grocery store at the corner of Josephine and Alfred streets. Just diverting for a moment from my subject, allow me to say that the British hotel was erected by Benjamin Leary, who retired from a farm at Zetland to be landlord of this hotel. George Payne in his younger days had studied to become a lawyer in England but instead of writing his fi- nal examination he went off on a tour through Russia and other countries of Europe. Then next we find him in Australia. He was a man of tremend- ous physical strength ,and becoming involved in a bar-room. brawl he killed his 'adversary and had to flee. That's when he changed his name to George Payne and escaping cus- tody came to Canada to make a fresh start in life. He was a clerk in the law office of the late H. W. C. Mey- er, for many years and it was said of him that if any lawyer in town wanted to know where to find an answer to a legal technicality he would get in touch with George Payne, who would off-hand give his questioner such and such an author- ity. When Mr. Meyer was made a Q. C., and I made mention of it to Mr. Payne, he jocularly remarked "Yes, Queer Cus." In the early history of our present excellent public library it was known as the Mechanic's Institute and for a time George Payne was librarian. Many times I substituted for him on the dates it was open, He was pecul- iar in his religious views. He had his doubts about God, being more a be- liever in simply the laws of nature. But at times when he had been drinking his mind reverted to Budd- hism, and openly contended that the soul of his grandfather was in his little bull dog, an animal almost as well known to Winghamites as its master. He finally gave way to ilrink and went down, down, down. Not till after his death was it re- vealed through communications be- tween a brother in England and my father that his real name was George Reid. From these letters to my father I gleaned much of the information herein chronicled. George Payne was the possessor of a magnificent bari- tone voice. His singing of many ohl rollicking English songs was a treat to the ears of any lover of vocal music. One favorite song had to do with politics away back in the days of Oliver Cromwell, "We'll keep those. Roundheads down." Radios & Washers REPAIRED GUARANTEED SERVICE HOME APPLIANCES E. SEDDON PHONE 505 WINGHAM When Service is Required on your Lighter or Pipe send it to CAMERON'S BILLIARDS wimplAss -:- ONTARIO His own, branch... HE's GOT a lot behind him . .. and a lot still ahead, now he becomes manager of his first branch. Years of work and study and growing responsibility have prepared him. He saw a lot of Canada as he moved to different branches. He got to know the people in farming, suburban and industrial communities, and how they use the bank. Now he takes over from the man who moves up . .. and the road to the top . open for both of them. Call upon the manager of your chartered• bank. You will find him experienced, understanding, eager to serve you. One of a series by yptir bank PAGE THE WINGHAM ADVANCE-TIMES WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 1952 gramme of songs, stories and recita- tions with the singing of "The Maple Leaf Forever" as an opening number. Elizabeth McKinney and Susan Yeo directed a period of games and Joyce Hoffman and Etoile Moffatt cOncluct- ed a musical contest. The crowning event of the afternoon was when Mr. Brown, the teacher acting as auct- ioneer, sold boxes of lunch provided by the boys, on account of this being leap year, and the girls bid on the boxes. Children of pre-school age Were guests and along with the jun- ior pupils were served lunch with chocolate milk. In the forenoon, Rev, Matthew Bailie visited the school and conduct- ed a short service in memory of the late King George VI. Mr. Bailie has recently come to Canada from Down- patrick„Ireland and he related some interesting facts in connection with occasions where it had been his privi- lege, as leader of a group of children, to see the King while he visited Belfast. He outlined some of the King's virtues as examples to follow. All joined in singing "God Save the Queen" United Church Rev. R. A. Brook spoke from Exo- dus 15-25 at the morning service in the United Church, using the bitter water of Marah as a symbol of the traditions of life. The choir sang the anthem "The Shepherd of Love." Lloyd Wheeler, presided at the Y.P,U, meeting in the evening and conducted the opening exercises. The meeting was in charge of Miss Verna Wheeler, the missionary convener. Rev, R. A. Brook had the topic, He gave a fine talk on some of the in, frequently used hymns in the hymn books, and spoke of the modern methods used by the missionaries, showing that the physical as well as Spiritual needs of the people are most important. Mrs. P. Johnston gave a reading. Mrs. C. Hoffman presided at the piano and led the singing, Knox Church At Knox Presbyterian Church on Sunday morning the International Day of Prayer for students was ob- served. Rev. Matthew Bailie preach- ed a suitable sermon, He said learn- ing means power, and stressed the responsibility of the Christian Church for students and advised prayer and a keener interest, A duet, "Have You Been in the Garden with Jesus?" was sung by Misses Norma and Mari- lyn Moffatt, The new electric organ will be dedicated next Sunday morn- ing. 89th Birthday Mr. Robert Shaw quietly celebrated his 89th birthday on Monday, Febru- ary 18th. A family dinner in his honor was held at the home of his daugh- ter, Mrs. Fraser and Milton, 3rd line Morris. Bob Fraser, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Cox were guests. Mr. Shaw en- joys fairly good health. Personals Mr. and Mrs. J. H .Smith and two sons, Wilmer and Mac, and Howard Ryan spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Earl Dowes and with Mr. and Mrs, Otto Walker at Cromarty. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Davies, Toronto were week-end visitors with the latter's sister Mrs. Sellers and Elmer. Miss Olive Scott spent a day with her cousins, Misses Ethel and Flor- ence Beattie, at Seaforth. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Marshall and two daughters of Listowel spent Friday with Mr. and Mrs. George Thornton. Mrs. Wilson Thornton and infant son have returned home from the Wingham General hospital. George Greenaway visited for a few days with his sister Mrs. Jennie Fellow in Toronto. Mrs. Hilliard Jefferson and family of Donnybrook visited with her par- ents, Mr: and Mrs. George Thornton on Sunday. Mr. Jefferson is a patient in the Wingham General Hospital. Mrs. Annie Wray and Gordon Messer were Sunday visitors with Mrs. Betsy Messer and Miss Margaret at Wroxeter. • Honouring Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Mac- Lean on their 48th wedding anniver- sary, a dinner was held at the home of their son, Ira and Mrs, MacLean on Sunday. Present were Mr. and Mrs. J. H, Cross and family of Wal- kerton. Mrs. Cross is a daughter, Forty-eight years ago Mr. and Mrs. MacLean were married at the home of the bride in Wallace Township. She was the former Minnie Wilson, They lived in Listowel and White- church and now have retired to live in Wroketer. Of their four 'children, two were unable to be present. Mrs, Pearl Gibson and Earl MacLean, both of St. Catharines. A son, Jack, died in 1942. The many friends this wor- thy couple have made during the years, as well as the new friends in this village, will join in congratulat- ions and best wishes for many more wedding anniversaries. New Organ Dedicated On Sunday morning in the United Church a service of dedication was held for the new electric organ which was installed some months ago. Rev. E, W, Todd was in charge and spoke on "The Parable of the Organ," tak- ing for his text "But now hath God set the members every one of them in the body as it bath pleased Him." Special music was given by the choir under the direction of Mrs. Lyle.Bro- thers, organist and choir leader. Brother Honoured With Dinner Mr. and Mrs. Jim Doig gave a din- ner at their home on Saturday even- ing in honour of the former's brother, Mr, George Doig of Shackleton, Sask- atchewan. Guests included Mr. John Doig and daughter, Miss Nellie Doig, Mildmay; Mr. and Mrs. Lorne Doig and Mr. and Mrs, Mac Doig, Drayton, and Miss Evelyn Doig of the Royal Bank staff, Kitchener. Admitted to Bar in Alberta Mr. and Mrs. W. T. MacLean re- ceived the following information which concerns a former resident of this village, Mr. William MacLeod, now of Melville, Saskatchewan. "Douglas P. MacLeod, son of Mr. and Mrs. William MacLeod, of Mel- ville, Saskatchewan was admitted to the bar of Alberta by Justice Laurin at a ceremony at Supreme Court at Calgary. W. J, Jull, K. C., administer- ed the Oath of Profession and he was presented to the court for 'admittance to the Bar by W. M .MacKay. "Douglas MacLeod enlisted in the Canadian Forces in 1940-1945. Follow- ing the war he attended the Univer- sity of Saskatchewan, where he was awarded his 13 .Ali,degree and gradu- ated with an L.L.B. with distinction. He -was awarded the Wetmore (Chief Justice of the North West Territor- ies) Prize, as the most distinguished graduate in his class. He served with the law firm of German, MacKay and McLaws and plans to continue with this firm." Mr. William MacLeod is a former resident of this village and last year paid a visit to old friends here. Con- gratulations are extended to Douglas and his father with best wishes for 'a successful career. Women's Missionary Society The February meeting of the Wo- men's Missionary Society, United Church, was held in the church schoolroom on Thursday afternoon. The meeting was called to order with soft music by Mrs. Jim Doig at the organ. Mrs. MacNaughton, vice-pre- sident, who presided, gave the call to worship, Mrs. Frank Sanderson read the Scripture lesson. A moment's sil- ence in memory of the late beloved Sovereign was observed, after which Rev. Mr. Todd led in prayer, Mr. Todd also reviewed a chapter of the study book, stressing the need for churches in the newly populated areas just outside our large cities. A series of questions and answers brought out Many important facts. Assisting the leader were Mrs, Hun- ter, Mrs, Todd, Mrs. Timm and Rev, Mr. Todd. An hddress' was read to. Mrs. Wm. George Gibson by Mrs. MacNaughton, and Mrs. Hunter on behalf of the members, presented a Life Membership Certificate, The gift was made possible by a gift from the late Mr. George Allen in memory of Mrs. Allen, for many years a faith- ful member of the Women's Mission- ary Society in Wroxeter United Church. An appeal was made for quilt patches and also used Christmas cards for the use of the Buds of Pro- mise Mission Band. Mrs. Hunter pre- sented the minutes and Mrs. Timm received the offering. Mrs. Timm, on behalf of the nominating committee, presented the following slate of offic- ers for 1952. President, Mrs, Allen Munro; vice- president, Mrs. D. S. MacNaughton; sec,-treas., Mrs. R. R. Hunter; Chris- tian citizenship sec., Mrs, E. W. Todd; Christian stewardship sec., Mrs. Gilbert Howes; literature sec., Mrs, Harvey Timm; Missionary Mon- thly sec., Mrs. A. J. Sanderson; com- munity friendship sec., Mrs. Alvin Moffat; temperance sec,, Mrs. Frank Earls; supply sec., Mrs. D, W. Rae; good cheer, Mrs, J. H. Wylie; pianist, Mrs, Jim Doig; Assistant, Mrs. E. W. Todd; mission band leaders, Mrs, George Gibson, Mrs. William Wright, Mrs. Allen Munro. The roll call was answered by naming a Canadian mission hospital. Plans were made for the installation of officers at the March meeting. The hymn "Where Cross the Crowded Wdys of Life" and the benediction brought an inter- esting meeting to a close. Family Night At W. I. Members of the Women's Institute will hold their annual Family Night on Wednesday evening, February 20, at 8 p.m. The meeting will be,held in the United Church basement. Mrs. Lyle Brothers and her committee have a good programme arranged. Mrs. Wm. Hart is convener of the refreshment committee. March Meeting W. I. The final meeting of the Women's Institute for the year will be held on Wednesday afternoon, at 2.30, on March 5th., in the Masonic club rooms. Roll call ,Stunt, song or story. Mrs. John Clarke will be in charge of current events. Mrs. John Lane and Mrs, Ken Webster will discuss two interesting subjects under the heading of Health. Conveners of standing committees will give their reports. The report of the 'nominating committee will be given by the con- veners, Mrs. Les. Douglas and Mrs. Tom Parker. NEWS OF WROXETER Mr. and Mrs. J.F. MacLean Celebrate 48th Wedding Day 9o% wee Svedi "SALADA' TEA & COFFEE Sunday School Supper Thursday The annual Sunday School supper which was postponed last week ow- ing to the death and funeral of the King will be held Thursday evening at 7 o'clock in the United Church schoolroom. Members of the congre- gation are cordially invited and are asked to provide potatoes, salads, pickles ,etc. Meat and rolls will be provided by teachers and officers of the Sunday School, Following the supper pictures will be shown. Personals Mrs. A. J. Sanderson and Miss K. Hazelwood are spending some time with friends in Toronto, Mr. and Mrs. Selby Foster, Jack, Marjorie and Jean, Forciwich, were Sunday visitors with D, S. and Mrs. MacNaughton. Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd North and fam- ily were recent visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Timm. Mrs. North was the former Ruth Stocks.' Mr. and Mrs, Scott Hunter of Chat- ham, spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. R. R, Hunter and Mrs. Mac- Donald. Rev. E. W. Todd of Wroxetr Un- ited Church, was in charge of the church of the Air over CKNX on Monday morning. We are pleased to know Mrs. Jas. Douglas is, improving in health. Mrs. Thompson of Listowel, has taken care of Mrs. Douglas for the past two months. A nuMber from this district attend- ed the funeral services of the late Mrs. Robert Patriek of Brussels, which were held on Thursday after- noon with interment in ^Gorrie ceme- tery. The committee of the local Wo- men's Inatitute packing parcels for Korea has now mailed twenty ten- pound parcels, Except for two new blankets, the parcels contained new and good used children's clothing. Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Moffat and Karen, who spent the week-end With Mr, and Mrs. Graham Work of Brus- sels, spent Saturday afternoon here with friends. Word has been receiv- ed from Mr. and Mrs. Moffat telling of their safe arrival in Florida where they are enjoying a holiday, Birth DURST —To Mr. and Mrs. Philip Durst, at Winghain General Hog- pital, on Monday, February 11th, a 'daughter.