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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1956-02-01, Page 11ALONG THE MAIN DRAG BY The Pedestrien mono TO 00111E—Tomorrow is Greundhog according to the legend, the day when the ground- hog comes out to look for his Shadow. Personally we limier could underStand the reasoning behind tilt, whole thing. Anyone should ' know, without consulting the groundhog, that there will be six more weeks of winter. In fact, March comes in like a Iamb there's liable to he More than that, 0 - 0 0 IVIESSED IT—VVingbani residents were somewhat surprised on Tues- day Morning to learn that the winter's "Worst storm" had blank- eted the area without leaving more than a couple of inches of snow on top of Wingham. "It happens ence every fiVe years or so," was the comment of lin old-time -resident. By the time this sees print, how- ever, things may be back to nor- mal—with Wingham anovvbound, and everyone else, basking in spring zephyrs. 0 - 0 - 0 TROUBLE IN TRONNA—Offic- leis in charge of the opening of the Legislature on Toronto Were wor- ried yesterday about. the.,opening exercises in view of the fact that eight inches of snow had clogged up the driveways of the legislative buildings. With all those politicians down there and all the pent-up hot airs- you wouldn'ttuthink snow re- moval would be much of a pro- blem. 0 - 0 - SHORTER HOURS—Last week's Lions Club meeting, held on the traditional Friday night, was clip- ped 'off short because of Wing- hanit'a new closing hours. With a Friday night opening instead of Saturday, many of the members had to leave Carly to get back to business. Club members have de- cided to leave well enough alone until it is definitely established that liae ,airedent set-np is per - nent. • . 0 - 0 - 0 4 With which is ainalgiuneted the Gorri0 Vitiate and Wroxeter News Federation of Agri. Initiates Rural 'Sale Driving Weer • $,A. OFFICER TO POST IN WELLAND 90cond Lieut. A, N, Marshall, of the Salvation Army, has received word of his appointment to the Crowlarid Outpost of the Welland* Command, and will be leaving Wingham this Sunday. A special farewell service will be held in his honor on Sunday evening at 7 o'clock at the Salvation Army cite.- -del. • Mr, Marshall, who has been in Wingham since -last November. came here from Toronto. He will be assisting in young people's work under the leadership of Cant, and Mrs. A, D. Browning in his new Po- sition, which, incidentally, is a for - met' appointment of 2nd Lieut. Don Goodridge, at present stationed in Wingham. He reports for his new duties.,on February 9th. The, vacancy In the Wingham Corps will he filled by 2nd Lieut, Elsie M. Ottawey, at present sta- tioned in Hespeler. Miss Ottaway, who leaves Hespeler this Sunday, has announced her engagement to Lieut. Goodridge, the marriage to take place on February 25th. She will assume her new duties here on March 4th. WINTER DOLDRUMS—Most of the people hereabouts are Prepared to admit that this ha 's been a quiet winter in Wingham. With no hoc- key to speak of at the arena, and everything closed up tight on Sat- urday' night, out-of-towners must get the impression that the town's *hibernating. Or it could he that everybody's just too busy watching televiaion. , 0 - 0 - 0 DOGS ARE FINE—when you're big enough to push them around: but we know a few public school youngsters who have no leve for the big black -canine that scares them, stiff every other day on the way to school. Lucky for the dog that kids can't carry guns.. BLAST FROM FURNACE BLOWS OUT WINDOW In an intensified effort to help reduce the alarming death toll from ,auto accidents in rural areas, the Ontario Federation of Agrieultura, with the endorsement of the Ont- ario Provincial Government, has declared February 20th to 2fith "Rural Safe Driving Week" in Ontario. To launch in the campaign, over 200,000 farm people through, the Ontario Federation of Agriculture and affiliated farm organizations, are currently malting plans for mass "Safe Driving Bailie*" to take •place February 20th in over 40 Ontario counties. Attorney ,neral Roberts has agreed to live provincial policemen as guest speakeria at each of the • county "Rallies," Furthee impetus to the campaign is being given through a contest sponsored ny the Ontario 'Radio Farm Forums, with the Ontario Federation of Agriculture offering $600 in prize money for tne best suggestions. to reduce rural 'auto- mobile accidents.' Clifford Graham, deputy -minister of. agriculture will select, the forum to win the top prize of $100: The prize monies will be.awarded at the "Safe Driving Rallies" of February 20th„ A number of counties which have become particularly enthused with the rural safe driving cam- paign are organizing ecounty Con- tests in addition ,to the provinekt1 coptest. Many counties are opening their "Rally' Night" programs with a banquet. Residents of the south part of the town were startled on Friday night about 7.45 when a, bang "Like a clap of thunder" shook the neigh- borhood. A large plate glass win- dow in the front of Reavie's gar- age was blown out by the blast, Ken Zinn, an employee in the garage, was working in the back shop at the time of the explosion. He rus,hed into the furnace room of the building and turned off the master switch within seconds after the explosion occurred. "'"ArtiebstIMMITthiMilifiltleitialV tynransformer in the boiler had al- lowed oil in the furnace to build up before firing, resulting in a "de- layed action" bleat when the cur- rent finally came on. Although. there was a certain amount of smoke accompanying the blast, damage 4as moitly confined to the front window. ' John McCreery, of Gor- rie, visited on Sunday with Mr; and Mrs. David Cathers, Minnie Street —Mr. and Mrs. Miles Overencl and Tym spent Suilady at St. Marys. —Mr. and Mrs, John Ceirle, Mr. and Mrs. John Bateson and Mr. and Mrs. Bert Mathera were in Guelph on Wednesday evening. —Dr, and MrS1 K. M. MacLen- nan Were in Toronto ori Friday and Saturday, Dr. MacLennan attend- ing sessions of the Ontario Veterin- ary Association convention, held in the Royal York Hotel, He was joined by Mrs. 1VfacLeenari on Fri- day, 'after having curled with one of the Wingham rinks in the Tank- ard playoffs, 1",Att1ES' IllOSPITAL AUXILIABN TO wrimT AN The regular meeting of the Ladide Auxiliary to Wingham General Hospital will be hold in the Council Chamber On Friday afternoon, February 3, at three o'clock ,V1h W.I. EUGHIlle The Women's Institute are hold- ing a euchre in the council chem., ber, on Friday, February 3, at 8.15. Good prizes, lunch served. Admis- sion 50c. Everyone welcome. Fib A.Y.P.A. PLAY The Belgrave-Blyth A.Y.P.A.- is presenting the play "Too Many Relatives" in the Forester's Hall, Belgrave, Thursday, February 2 at 8.15 p.m. sharp. Admission 500 and 25e. Everyone Welcome, Fib a a C.A.S. ANNUAL MEETING The aminel meeting' of The Children's Aid Society Of Huron County Will be held in the Court HOLM, Goderich, Wedneaday, Feb- ruary 8th at 3,00 pat., ,tO which the pUblic is Invited. Fib IINS'arrtyrt The Bluevale Women's Institute will hold St euchre party in the community hall on Friday, 'Febru- ary ard at 8.30 pan. Prizee, Latilett Wetted bring sandWiellea, Achilles Mon 25 cente. F1* Ontario Federation of Agricul- ture officials haye indicated that any resolutions in respect to rural safe driving passed at the "Safe Driving Rallies" will be taken under consideration by the Feder- ation ea Agriculture and, where applicable, wilhbe presented to the Ontario government. WINO111A111, ONTABIO, WEDNESDAY, FiltillitaiAltY tsa 1906 LOCAL MAN INJURED Licenses Going Well This Year . IN FALL FROM BARN Rutherford 5, Reavle, 41, of the 12th concession of Bast Wawaroeli, was seriously injured. on Friday afternoon when • he felt frem the peak of'hi harp to thm. ground, breaking bis' back. • Mr. Reavie was taken to Wing - ham General Hospital and later transferred to Victoria I-Tospital, in London, for treatment by a spec- ialist. Last reports from London described his condition as "fair". It may be some time before the full extent of his injuries is known, He was converting the barn into a building for raising broiler pout - try when the accident occurred. Working under thd peak of the roof, he was sittleg in one of the cut out windows,. nailing on, the frame when he lest his hold and fell outside. • According to reports from Lan- don yesterday, Mr.. Reavie spent a restful' night on 'Sunday and Mon- day, but otherwise there was no change in his condition. It is thought that he may be confined to the hospital for at least three months, but there is hope that his injuries may noti he quite so ser- ious as was first believed, HAUL. AS- $22000 IN MILDMAY THEFTS • Nearly $2,000 was stolen. in Mild- may on Friday when- thieves broke into. the Milclmaypost office and the office of the, Co-operative in that village. A total of $1,930 in a.ari, stamps, money order stamps and unemploy- ment Insurance stamps was taken from the post office. The thieves forced a, strong box, using a pinch -bar stolen from the C.PR. shed at Tees Water. At the Co-operative .the thugs got only $14,27. An, attempt on the Thompson Creamery in -Teeesvater the same night was unsuccessful. Deadline for buying 1956 Ontario Meter vehicle licenses has been ex- tended from February 1 to Febru- ary 29th, it was announced Monday by the Department of Highways. The extra =nth of grace beyond the ,original deadline has been cus- tom'ttry in the past few years. Mrs. James Sell, local issuer of motor vehicle licenses, reports that hersoffice was busier than usual on Sa4rday afternoon and Monday, as license purchasers besieged that plai'e to get in under the February letsaleadline. On Tuesday, when net of the extension of time for pnr basing the new plates became kn n, business tapered off again. Generally speaking, Mrs. Sell fig, - lira; that the volume of car licenses ;midi this year to date is slightly ahbd of that of last year. Sale of trnek licenses, however, has been eonfewhat slower, due, Mrs. Sell th 4Its, to the increase in license fee' this year. T1O NEW MEMBERS INITIATED AT LIONS Ttvo new members were initiated into'ithe Wingham Lions Club at ite regetar meeting on Friday night in' he Brunswick Hotel.W., 0. 'Strtithers, manager of the local 'branch of the Bank of Commerce, and. and Lieut. Don Goodridge,. of the Salvation Army, were officially made members of the club by G. W. Tiffin, installing officer, assist- ed • by two past presidents, Stewart Beattie and W. S. Hall. At the conclusion of the ceremony Lieut, Good ridge made a fine speech on behalf of the new members,- ex- preasing their willingness to under - the service 'work of the club in •the community. Vice-president Whitney Grose was chairman for the meeting, in the. absence of President Hugh Carmichael. Guests for the meeting were Fred E. Kaibfleisch, of the Wingliam. District High School staff, and Ray Watson, a past president of the London Central club, now living near Lucknow. Lion Mike McPhail, in his.capae- At AM ity _as Tail Twister, conducted a, i . a„ : U. ' • It itita-a. ' alliCIP a.a. 'Zit ' UAW .iliely. fine- sessions:sold a sing song, was enjoyed under the leadership VETERAN PUBLISHER W.1 FLEUR PASSES A ;ink with the early days of the publishing business in, Wingbam was severed last week when Wil- liam J. Fleuty, veteran publisher, whose father founded The Wing - ham Advance, died at his home on Shiner Street on Thursday. Mr. Fleuty whe was in his 91st, year passed away peacefully after being active right up until the day of his death. He had walked down town the same afternoon. Born in Walkerton on February 25th, 1865, he was the eldest son of the late James Fleuty and Anne Billet:ion, his father at that time being editor of The Walkerton Telescope. The family came to Wirigham in 1873 when Mr. Fleuty Sr. founded The Wingham Advance, one of the prepecessors of the present Advanee-Times. Mr. Fleuty grew' up In the pub- lishing business and used to tell how his father first taught him to set type by hand at the age of nine, After apprenticing at The Ad- vance, Mr. Fleuty worked for newspapers in Victoria, Vancouver, t ANNUAL 'AMETINP The 83rd Annual 'Meeting of. the Howlett Farmers' ;Mutual Fire In- surance Company will be, held. In the Township Hall, Gorrie, Friday, February 10th, 1956, at 1.30 p.m. to receive the Annual Statement, elect Directors, appoint two auditors and such other business as may pro-, perly be brought before the meet- ing. The retiring 'Directors are Messrs. W. Robert Graham and Ewalt Me- Kereher, both Of whom are eligible for re-election. SPECIAL NOTICE. NOTICE is hereby given -that a resolution will be introduced at the Annual Meeting to confirm a special resolution of the directors of Hotvielt Farmers' Mutual Vire Insurance Company at a meeting held on the 27th day of December, 1955, "The Corporation be and Is here- -b 7 authorized to make application to the Lieutenant-GOvernor of the Province of Oetario for the issue of Supplementary Letters Patent extending the powers of the Cola poratien to inelncle, in the edge of property that it !Mutes against fire, the following eltilieea Of in. etnence: Windstorm, hail, light- ning, expleaion, rita, hripitet by aircraft or vehicle, ainolte damage, Water escape, carthnuttke, tornado, Sprinkler leakage, tivil conlmotion, analiciens damage, weather, and Stich other CI ssee o ineurance as May he pros Heed by regulations passed pursujut to station 27, of the Unveil e Mt, IL.S.O. 1060, Chapter 183 Provided that In the ease of W ther inattrante, It- -ability -f loss In excess of $10040 o foly tisk ha.1i betesitisitted with a liceheed Weather Insurance co in paha'," NonirmilthHARD/Nd„ Preeldeet j, WYLIE4See...Treits, VALENTWE LJA The Ladies 'M t auVCella will hold Its Valeetilit link, and 430,ke sale sm WednesdaY, Febrnary atia at 3 sm. Evettaine Welcome, PIO Plfinned by Caiadian. Society 001; thirpI„ileivdioolstfei.tninnegY.wor by Secretary Floyd Blakely. • Guest speaker of the evening "To Save These Lives" is the title of one of the Cancer Society 'of Canada pamphlets. When the Wingham Branch is formed it will embrace the Townshipe of ,Turn - berry, Howlett, Morris, East and West Wawanosh and Grey, John Stratton, of Stratford, \pre- sident of the Perth-Huton Unit, has been busy in the area instructing and educating his committee in what' the Society IS trying to do in Instal Officers at Legion Auxiliary The regular meeting of the Ladies' Auxiliary to the Legion Branch 180, was held last Wednes- day night in the Legion Home with a good attendanee, 14 I3lyth Auxil- iary members were alsd present. Zone Commander Lobelia Hall was present to install the slate of officers for 1956 and to initiate three new members, Mrs. George Brooks, Mrs. Gime Sinnamon and Mrs, George Walker. The members and husband* .ac - anted an invitation to a Valentine party on February 14th to be held at the Legion Home, The euchres in February are in charge of Mrs, D, Miller and Mrs. Lloyd Carter. Following the meet- irig euchre was played and lunch served. Home Economist Conducts Course The course on "Home Care of the Sick," sponsored by tile Wingham Branch of the Women' e Institute, Was well attended on Monday and Tueaday of last week in the coutiell chamber. Miss Grace Hamilton, of the Home Economics Branch of • the Department of Agriculture con- ducted the course, Which thoae at- tending found both constructive and Interesting, P.1 Rb Canada. It is hoped that he Will he able to meet with the Winghain Medical Society when the doctors .meet for their monthly dinner at the Wingham Hospital early this month. The organization meeting for the Wingham Branch of the Canadian Cancer Society will be held in the Wingham Council Chambers,, on Monday evening, February 27th, at 8.00 p.m. To this meeting will be invited representatives from all in- stitutes, lodges, church groups and any other interested person or in- dividual iri the percribed area. Following the organization of the Public Service Ads Start This Week •A series of public aorniee ads, Selieduled to run &Leh Week in The Advance-Thiles has been started this week by Callan Shoes, Each week the ad Will feature One or two local eveitte Weathy of note, as Well as 'news In thee Valuen In the tolvelIISOVS Mott. The cem- big evehts notices Will be run ,free of eharge by the adVertieer as tS publictervica Readers May keen hi touch With teeth* ev,entti Its town, -h -onSult- big the Shoe ad each week, branch here, it is hoped that it may launch out on a program of educa- tion. Within a year it is hoped that everyone in the area serviced will be completely familiar with all the known signs and will be able to go to his physician and intelligent- ly ask him for advice with the fear of complete ignorance remov- ed. Lgst year the Perth -Huron Unit educational .program provided speakers and films for 85 groups and organizations; distributed over 50,000 pieces of Cancer literature; arranged for press, radio „and TV releases of educational material about cancer; set up exhibits at fait's, exhibitions, bazaars, etc. The Perth-liuron Unit reports that through its efforts eight known cases were discovered in time for effective treatment. The Winghtim Lions are proud to be heading up the organizational effort and John IVfeKibbon, the chairman of the committee will be glad to answer any questions re- garding the organizational•meeting to be held on Monday, February 27 at eight o'clock in the 'Council Chanibers, was Lion Barry VV.enger, who gave a short talk on his recent trip to Vancouver and Victoria. The speak- er was Introduced by 1st. Vice - President Whitney Grose, and thanked by 3rd Vice -President Bill Cannon. Following a short business ses- sion the meeting closed with the Lions Roar, DISTRICT MP'S ON COMMITTEES Several district members of parliament were assigned to stand- ing committeees in the house on Monday, as follows; Railways, canals and telegraph lines, 60 members, Harry Hosking (L) Wel- lington, South, Marvin Howe (PC) Wellington -Huron. Agriculture and colonization, 60 members, Elston Cardiff (PC) Huron, A. E. Robinson (PC) Bruce. Mines, forests and waters, 35 members, Henry Hosking (L) Wel- lington South. Industrial relations 35 mem- bers, Henry Hashing (LI Welling- ton South, Standing Orders, 20 members, A, E. Robinson (PC) Bruce, Takes Command Nanairno, 'and Detroit, as well RS other pointe in Western Ontario, including The Blyth Standard, Clinton News -Record and The Rip- ley Express. He was later owner ,of the Southampton Beacon, the Brigden Progress and was publish- er of the Oakville Record before his retirement several years ago. Services Held on Sunday in Damaged Molesworth Church Despite a fire which last Monday did considerable damage to St. Andrew's Presbyterian ,Churela 111olesworth, morning service was held in the church basement on Sunday, Rev. W. 3. McClure, Pastor of the church, conducted the ser- vice. A large congregation crowded into the Sunday School rooms of the church to hear Mr. McClure preach, in spite of the fact that there was still eatensive damage SUCCESSFUL' YEAR REPORTED AT ANNUAL MUM The annual meeting of the Wing - ham Baptist Church Was held last Wednesday evening with the pas- tor, Rev. J. L. 'Coyle, presiding. Encouraging reports were given by all departments of the work. Total receipts from all departments amounted to $7,567.14, an overall, increase of $134.53 over 1954. Plans for 'this year include extensive renovation to the church audi- torium and basement. Officers named for the coming year were, deacon board, Bruce MacLean, Glenn Seheifele, Wilmer Harcourt, Harold Pocock; church clerk, Merrill Cantelon; Sunday achool superintendent, Frank Col- lar, assistant, Harold'. Pocock; treasurer, Mrs. Bruce MacLean; assistant, Miss Mildred Jones; church trustees, Harold Pocock, James Stapleton, Bruce MacLean, Merrill Cantelon, Frank Collar, Reg: Collar; baptismal committee, Mrs. W. Harcourt, Mrs. Bill Kirk- wood, Bill Stapleton, Frank Collar; auditors, Glenn Scheifele, Harold Pocoek; visiting committee, Mrs. Alex Rintoul, Mrs. Miles Cameron; Communion stewardess, Mrs. Wil- liam Stokes; assistant, Mrs. Miles Cameron; church press agent, Merrill Caatelon; church organist, Mrs. L, Coyle; assistant, Mrs. Reg. Collar, . Mr: Fleuty was wen -known- for his interest in municipal affairs and .church work, He was a mem- ber of the Anglican Church, and took a keen interest in music, being an accomplished singer as well as a band instrumentalist. During his latter ears he became interested in historical matters in the dis- trict, and will be remembered /Or his contributions' to this paper which took the form of reminiscen- ces of early a"life in Wingham, "The Man on the Street." Of a kindly disposition, he had a wide circle Of friends in the district. In 1895 he was married to A. E. 3. (Lily) Byrnes, who predeceased him some years ago. Surviving are two sons, Harry, of Niagara Falls, and W. Byrnes Fleuty, of Cooks - vine; a grandson, Byrnes, of Ed- monton, and a granddaughter, Helen, of Calgary, One sister, Mrs. Maude Dodd, of Wingham, also survives. Another sister, Mrs. David Hamilton, died in Wiligharri on January 14th. of , this year. Funeral service was bele on Sat- urday afternoon at 2.30, from Si. Paul's Anglican Church. Rev.,I-I. L. Parker conducted the service and Rev. Alexander Nirnmo read the lesson. Interment was in Wing - ham cemetery. Pallbearers were Frank Preston, George Tervit, M. MePhail, Her- bert Fuller, Barry Wenger and Tom Cruickshank, Mr. and Mrs, H, P. Carmichael of town spent the week -end in Windsor at the 'home of Lt. CM. and 1VIrs. Ken Kersey, brother -le -taw ot Mr, Carmichael, attending the change of Command of the Essex Heat Scottish Reg., when Lt. Kersey took over from Lt. Col. Hodges at Windsor Armouries on Fridny night. evident in tile' church kitchen; next to the Sunday School reonlOi and in the choir loft above. Last Week's fire, whtch started in the church kitchen, ',wiled a hole through the floor of the church, swept up the walls, and at one time threatened to gain a foot hold in the roof. Two fire brigades from Wingharn and Listowel suc- ceeded in extinguishing the blaze, but not before smoke and water had done considerable damage to the interior. Work Bee Organized Almost as soon as the flre was -- out out a work bee was organized 'by the congregation, which on Menday afternoon had succeeded In clear- ing up much of the debris. The church's oil furnace, only slightly damaged by the fire, was quickly put in commission again, and heat from the furnace played a great part in drying out soaked walla and floors. During the past week workmen have repaired the flooring in the chancel of the church, which waii burned through by the Mulles, and have done preliminary work in preparing the church for re -decor- ating. At a meeting of the church board on Monday afternoon, plans were made for re -decorating the church and for repairing the damage, It is feared that a new organ will have to be purchased, the Old instrument being too badly damaged to be .r. paired, and negotiations are now 'under way with the manufacturer Until re -decoration of the church for its purchase. auditorium is completed, regular Sunday services will be held &Abe church basement. Use Old Bottles as Decorative Display In Drug Store Ancient pnarmaeists' bottles, which had been gathering dust in the cellar of MeKibbon's Drug Store, have been put to goad use in an ornamental display in the upstairs office of John McKibben in the drug store.sFilled with col- oured solutions, the graceful old bottles are being used as ornaments Eighteen Tables at Bowlers' Euchre Eighteen tables were in play at Ike bridge and euchre conducted In the council chambers by the Ladles Lawn Bowling Association. last Wednesday. Prizes for euchre wont to Mrs. Gordon Kerr and Mrs. Percy Stain- ton, and for bridge, to Mrs. (Mar - dice Armitage and to Mrs. Edgar Snell. Visiting Artists Please Audience at High School In. a coneert last ortiesdny even- ing, presented beftire audienea of some seventy people hi the W,H.D.S. auditorium, foar artists Were heard In a, program notabla for its excellence, ' Mantle Thomson, nieszo-soprano, With vivid interpretation end ft. quality of Web heard only too rarely, made effeetive use of the Wide range of feeling expressed In her prograre,4from dramatic oper- tlo to familiar traditional folk songs, A moment of sileeee betel's) applallse is perhapS the greatest tribute that can he paid to an Stale. Such a Moment fol. kneed her singing of "I Wonder as I Wander." Tile audience Was Om privileged to hear Eileen Hordessa, a young violinist With an alteady advanced technique, matched by a One tone quality, Two movements from a Handel Sonata, and shorter pieties by SareSate, Dvorak, and Kteisler provided a pleasing variety and displayed ample evidence of sound musicianship. They gave great pleasure to the audience. A Singer of wide experieece, Vaelovite Written's, excelled in a Rossini aria, and the Creation Itynin of Beethoven, His anteing Of "Weep No More" Mandeb, in Whieh his softer 'theca peedeinita. Med els0 delighted the astoilota. .The Art of enternpallittent is One that requires Treat musial titaleeateliding as Well as outatited- I lag toohniogl Theats Were provided in full Ineastite by Mary McDonald, who was at ell times an excellent nartner In the work ot the other soloists. In taiditien, her Mann solos by Bach and Liszt were preformed id a manner en- joyed by all. Asan cue -ore, Abe played and sang n, parody of "Jimit and Jill" in the styles of many composers, thus providing a light- hearted conclusion to an evening of thrilling music. It would be a great loss th the must -cal life of this coda/tunny if the present concert series had to be ahandened because f litelt of interest Opportunities to hear aed tee such fine artists are all ton tare. We hope that the next con. Odd On Itebiniefy '28th will he well supported. SCOUT CORNER '40 By EL Byron Adams • The weekly meeting of the FieSt Wingbam Scout Troop tot& place at the Wingham United Chufch at 7.30 p.m. Friday evening. The meeting opened „with the Horseshoe and flag break. Two games were played, one of Which was called "Pandemonium" R,nd It, had the b*s in a turmoil. After the games instructioe was given in Second Class work, kish- in open shelves which divide Mr. iings, signalling and ,first aid., , McKibbon's office from the rest of Scout Leader Miles -Overend gave the store. a demonstration on how to pack a Originally used in the old-time knapsack properly for an overnight dispensary of the present owner's hike. The sack and contents father, J. W. McKibben, the bottles were used at a time when the local pharmacist mixed many of his owe tnedicines. The bottles, -in var- ious odd shapes, were used as per- colators, infusion jars and dispen- sary bottles in the preparation uf many of the common. remedies of the day. Tinctures and extracts, now made commercially and sold ainder brand names, were in those days prepared by the -druggist him- self, and many types of bottles not now in use were used in- their preparation. Mr. IvIcItibbon's collections of 'bottles has been tastefully arranged On the open shelves, and is parti- cularly effective at night, when lights, trained on the display, show up the colored solutions to the best advantage. George R. trwin Dies in 88th Year George R. Irwin, of Conessioe 10, East Wawanosh Township, died in Wingham General Hospital on Tuesday, January 31st. In his 88th. year, lie had been in poor health for seine time. Born in East Wawanosh Town- ship, he war the sod of john Monies Irwin and Anne Jane Lewis, pioneer residents of the township. He reeeived his early schooling in East Wawanosh anti Was a farmer there all his life. His wife, the former Film Van - Camp, predeceiteed hire several years ago. There are no children living, 'He 'is survived by a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral service will be held on thintrsdaY trod the S. j. Walker funeral home-, at 2,80 part. Rev. C, Krug, of Belgra,Ve, Will eofiduct the service and interment Will be In Wingbain Cemetery. - ;Visitors during the week.end I'm -the honie of Mt and Mrs, P. 3. McMurray were. Mr. and Mrs, P, C. Chapman, Murray Chapman, Mrs. Schurrie of Stratford, Miss Meade Heitthatlet of Mitchell, Ma Bohol, Weir and Mt Behott 11 Mahn- ray“of Toronto and Mn and Mrs. Win. Melqutray -of Brussela. weighed a little over 19 pounds and Contained everything but the food. The boys put tile sack on their backs and waled around the teem to see what it felt like. the ,patrol points were totalled up and the Panthers were in the lead by 11/2 points, As tnis was the end of the month, the cup 'leas presented -to P.L. Brian Rider for the Panthers. Whether he can held it next month is another mat- ter, Time will tell. The meeting closed In the Horse- shoe. 'Father and Son Banquet At a meeting of the -Group COM- mittee of the Wingham Scout Troop and Cub Pack on Sunday it was decided to hold a Father and Son banquet in 'the first week or March, Lia,dies of the Scout Aux- iliary will eater for the event. It is hoped that Field Commis - stoner Bob Taylor, of Hanover, and District Commissioner Archie GOW- arnock of Walkerton will be pre- sent for the banquet. nits wk:EK AT Mt ARENA Thursday February 2nd 4.00- 5.30 Publit Seinen Skating 6,00-10.00 Open Friday, February tra 4.00- 5.30 Pliblic School Skating' 6.00-10.00 Open Saturday, February tilt 7.00-12.00 Figure Skating 8.00. 5.00 Publie Skating 8,0940.00 Public Skating Monday, Iteobrinu,y 5th 4.00. 5.30 Publie Wheel Skating 5:00-10.90 Hockey Practice Tuesday, Velneittry nth 4,110- 5.30 Puha() Sehord Skating 4.00- tab Hoek -0 Pritetlee 8.00-111.60 Bublie Skating Wednesday, February -ath ia-.110. 4.00 Publin Skating 4.00- 5.80 Public 8011661 Itookey 6.00, 8.00 Mora Skating 8.00-10.0 Open