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WINGHAM, ONTARIQ, THURSDAY, JANUARY 19th 1933
LOCAL HOCKEYTEAM
WIN BY. LARGE SCORE
Wroxeter Team Put Up Goody Game
But New Rules Baffle Them,
The Wroxeter Hockey team were
rano snatch for the local boys last Fri
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.day night at the Arena here, and lost
to the tune. of 12 to 3. It , can. b
said of the losers that they nev
stopped trying and at times had o
"boys tied up. Thelarger ice surfac
was a disadvantage to the visitoi
Howick, but with a game o
two on large ice they would make
-much better showing. Neither tea
took advantage of the forward pas
-as they should, but a little more prat
tice and Coach Hal MacLean wi
'have the boys drilled in this styl
••of play:.
Different forward Lines were use
by the local team, but the most e
fective one was:Rae, Bracleenbur
,and Browne, and with a little mor
Spractice will be a sweet combination
Browne did not score any` goals b
.had three `assists to, his credit. Jac
Brackenbury played a good game a
-centre and Murray Rae on the. win
played this position well, being al'
ways on hand for the ipass. All:th
'other forwards did well and held the
Wroxeter gang in check, The .def-
nce stood up well.and Zulauf in`goal
is improving Ovitng
every game.
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Line-ups
Wroxeter - Goal, E. Huffman; de-
fence, J. Gibson, G 'Paulin; Centre;
i/. Durst, left wing, W. Paulin, right
wing, S. Durst; alternates, J. Abram,
C. Edwards, S. Higgins, N. Hall, ' S.
Gibson,
Wingham- Goal, Zulauf; defence,
:Somers, ,Mitchell; centre,, J. Bracken -
leery, right wing, H. Browne, left
wing, M. Rae; alternates, J.. Gurney,
B. Fox, J. Thompson, J, Wayne 'and
'Ted Elliott.
ist period:
Goals: Wroxeter 1, Abram. Wing -
lam 3, Gurney 1, Somers
Penalties, Wingham 1, Gurney,
2nd period:
Goals: Wroxeter 0. Wingham 4,
Somers 1, Fox 1, Brackenbury 1, Rae
ANNUAL MEETING
WOMAN'S ASSOC.
The annual meeting and election of
officers of the Woman's Association
of: the United Church was held in the
Church Parlors on Tuesday, after
noon at :3 o'clock, the President, Mrs,
D,_ Geddes, in the chair.
e The reports for last year were i•e-
er ceived, and were . most encouragin
ur the .association having hada splendid
e year, a substantial balance was re-
ported in the treasury,
Mrs. J.. J,' Moffatt•gave a New
Year's greeting. which wee most help-,
ful and encouraging .anct urged. all to
help make this year better than the
previous one.
Rev; L H. Currie gave a talk on
the work and aim of • Woman's :As-
sociations and of the great value
these associations are to the church.
He also presided during the election
of officers which resulted as follows:
Hon. Pres. -Mr. (Di.) R. L. Stew-
art.
tewaTt.
President -Mrs. D. Geddes,
lst vice Pres. ---Mrs. J. Make,
2nd vice Pres, --Mrs. J. Halliday:
3rd vice Pres. -Mrs. E. Gemmill.
Sec'y-Mrs. W. , Wellwood.
Asst. Secy -Mrs: C. Campbell.
Treas.-=Mrs, A, J. Walker.
Convenor of Social Committee
Mrs. Alex, Coutts.
Organist -Mrs. J. Robinson
Flower Committee Mrs, J: McCool,
Mrs, H. Hopper, Mrs: R. L. Stewart.
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Penalties:
Wroxeter 1, Gibson.
3rd ;period': ,
Goals: 'Wroxeter 2,'EDurst 2., Wing
rham 5, Rae 3, Somers 1, Fox 1.
Penalties: Wingham 1, Somers,
Referee -Neil N. McLean.
NOTICE TO CITIZENS
Kindly do not supply transients
with meals, but send all such. Persons
to Chief Allen who will tend to their
needs, as we wish to keep track of
all transients visiting this town.
W. H. Willis, Mayor.
cent. is to be
applied on fire insurance premiums
paid to all tariff 'companies. The new
tax is to go into ,effect March 1, .1933,
A good deal of insurance written is
by non -tariff companies who as yet
have not announced they will collect
the tax. It is also expected that cas-
eality. insurance -will also collect the.
surcharge,
W.C,T,U. Meeting
The regular monthly meeting of
the W.C.T.U. was held at the home
•of .Mrs. Abner Cosens on Thursday,
January 12th, the President, Mrs.
'Tyndall, in the •chair. The devotion-
al part of the prog'ram, was taken by
:the following ladies Mrs, George
Mason, Mrs, (Rev.) Smith and Miss
Turner. Following the business per-
iod, Miss June Buchanan and Miss
.Hablcirk' gave a musical selection
which ' was much appreciated. The
meeting was closed with prayer by
Mrs. Joynt,
MAITLAND LODGE
INITIATE TWO TEES-
WATER BRETHREN
On Thursda
y evening of last Week
two candidates
for the Teeswater X..
0.0,F. received their initiatory de-
gi•ee in. the Wingham Lodge Room.
The work was put on by Maitland
Lodge degree team. At the close. of
the meeting' lunch was served by the
Teeswater lodge,
Brussels .Laclge had intended - put-
-,ting on the First Degree: the sante
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but
owing :
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,the illness
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of
several of their members this was
impossible.
LOCAL AND PERSONAL
Ladies! Runs in Silk Hose mended
'HORTICULTURAL SOC.
ANNUAL MEETING.
All Officers Re -Elected. Have Rad
Most .Successful Year,. 213
Members on Roll,
The annual meeting of the Wing -
ham Horticultural Society, was held.
on Thursday evening, when the re-
ports from, the Secretary and Treas-
gr•er were .presented., wliicle showed a
very successful year. For the year
1932 there was a membership of 213.
During the year the society sold ov-
er 800 B,C, roses to - the members.
The total receipts for the year were
$]658.02 and expenditures , $1620,87,
leaving a balance •of $37,15, Consid-
erable work has been clone to the
park which was purchased a year ago,
and a large number of flower beds
kept up, which were beauty spots
throughout the town.
The slate of office was re-elected
is as follows: President, Thomas
Fells; vice-presidents, N. L Fry and
Mrs. H. Angus; secretary, Mrs, E. J.
Nash; treasurer, W. A. Galbraith.
Directors appointed for a two year
term, N. L Fry, 'Geo. Williams, T.
C,. King, Mrs. Thomas Kew and Dr,
M. C. Calder; those for the one year
arm, Mrs. C. P. Snaith, Mrs, George
Spotton, Mrs, (Dr.) G. H, Ross, Mrs.'
G. Gillespie and H; Campbell, Flow -
r bed and streets committee, W; A.
albraith, G. Williams, Mrs. -(Dr.)
H. Ross; Park Committee, H.
Campbell, T. C. King, N. L. Fry and
Thomas Fells; Premium committee,
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rs.' Thomas Fells,_ Mrs. Thos. Kew,
V. A. Galbraith and Dr. M. C. Cal-
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Special Picture, Lyceum Theatre, SCARLET CHAPTER
this week "The First Year,
Miss Blanche Irwin has returned
to Toronto after spending her holi-
days here,
Mr. Wm. Sneath, of London, was
in town on business fora few days
last week.
Mr .and .Mrs. R. E: McKinney of
London, were week -end guests of Mr.
and Mrs. W. H. Gurney.
Mr. Cecil Merkley was. in London
last Sundayto see his father who is
ifecovery from a heart attack.
Miss Lina Barber returned to l o-
ronton, Saturday, after spending a
couple of months with her mother,
ielrs. C. Barber.
Mrs. R. E. Laidlaw and baby have
returned hone from. Carleton Place,
wherethey visited with her .parents
since before Christmas,
See Janet Gaynor and Charles Far
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at the Lyceutii Theatre this week
Miss R. Coventry left last week
for New York where she will spend
the winter. On her way • to New
York she will visit in Galt for a short
time.
Mrs. Kenneth F. Gibson returned
Monday to her " home in Hamilton,
having spent the last few' clays with.
her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. F.
Jackson, Minnie St
,Special„prices Saturday, Jan. 21st,
1938: Fresh Picnic Ham 8c lb,; fresh
Side Pork in piece 8c lb. 4lbs, fresh
made Head -cheese 25c, These prices,
for cash only. Thos.' Field & Co.
The, • Women's Auxiliary to the
Wingham General Hospitalare hold-
ing a Bridge and Euchre in the Coun-
cil Chamber on Tuesday afternoon
Jana 23rd, at 3 o'cibck sharp. Ad-
mission 35c. Everyone welcome,'
cone and bring your friends..
Attended Ftumeral-near Bayfield
Mrs. John Cochrane Mr. Geo.
Powell and Me, and Mt's, John Men-
rte attended the funeral Of Mrs:' Jas.
Switzer,Goderich Township, near
Bayfield, on Thursday. Mrs. Swit-
zer was a sister of Mrs. Cochrane and
Mr. Powell, and Mr. Mettzie was a
nephew.
Local Officers Qualify
For, Promotion
Eleven''ofTicers of Hume. Regiment
qualified for promotion at a premise
ionel school of infantry be ! during
the
fall months, according to 'results
issued frten I5eadquarters, ,London,
Those who qualified for the rank of
Major titre; Capt, Neil N. McLean
Wingham; Capt, A, H. Lane, God-
erich; Capt, G. H. McIntyre, Clin-
ton. For Captain; Lieuts, G. S. Ren-
nie, of Hensall, H. B. Manning and
IZ, C. Lawson, Clinton. For Lieut,,
Ii. S. Hetherington, of 'Wingham; J.
0, Combo of Clinton, F, A, Crich
and A, I3. ',sturdy, of Goderich.
ELECT OFFICERS
The Royal Scarlet Chapter met in
Wingham on Saturday, January 14th.
The election of officers was held and
resulted as follows:
Sr. Knight H. Stewart; W. C.
Sir Knight A. Robertson, P. W. C.
Sir Knight, R, D. Golley, D..C.
Sir Knight A. Smith, 'Chap.
Sir. Knight H. Moffatt, Scribe.
Sir Knight F. Hogg, Treas.
Sir Knight P. Hogg, Marshal,
Sir Knight G. Hetherington,. 1st
Leet,
Sir Knight G. Finley, 2nd Lect,
Sir Knight W. Henderson, 1st con.
Sir, Knight R. Hogg, 2nd con.
Sir Knight G. Shrigley, Herald.
Sir Knight A, Robertson and Sir
Knight A. Smith; Auditors.
After the election of officers the
Sir Knights enjoyed an oyster sup-
per at McNab's Restaurant,
WEDDINGS
Duncan - 'Simmons
A quiet wedding took place at the
home ` of Professor Forster when
Miss Eva Simmons became the bride
of Mr. Carman Duncan, both of Bun-
clody, Manitoba, After the . cere-
mony a buffet lunch was `served at
the home of the bride's sister, Mrs.
A. Venables, of Brandon. Mrs. A.
E. Simmons, also of Brandon; and
Mrs. Jas. Adains, of Pleasant Valley,
Wingham, are grandmothers of the
bride.
Injured Knee Cap
Last Wednesday. Mn W. :J, Heed-
ereon, Wingham Junction, while at
work in his stable, was knocked down
by a:cow and had his kneecap bad-
ly injured, 1fr: Henderson, is Linable
to carry on his work at present, but
it is expected he 1vr11 be I about as
usual in about a week's time.
PLENTY OF DEER
IN THIS DISTRICT
Several reports have been received
lately., of deer being seen in this vic-
inity, also ,numerous reports from
various parts of Ontario have stated.
that deer have been seen .where they
have not been See for years. Just
beyond Whitechurch a considerable
number of deer have .been seen of
late ,tt and a short time ' ago Mr. E,.
Webster, of this town, hit one with
his car during the night and so in-
jured it that it had to be butchered.
On Monday this week when "Doe"
Crttikshaink was proceeding to Brus-
sels on the 6th of Morris, about 3
miles from Brussels the sew.six deer
on the road. They appeared quite
tante apd didnot hurry away- when
he stopped tits: car to look them ov-:
erg
THIEVES ENTER
F. STURDY'S STORE
Sometime during. Sunday night
thieves broke into Frank Sturdy's
store, They gained entrance by tak-
ing a pane of glass out of a rear
window: They failed to get any
money as the cash register had been
cleaned. on Saturday night, but they
did get away with some cigarettes
and cigar lighters. In their haste to
get away they dropped three dollars
in the back yard, which was -found on
Monday morning, Frank was in the
store attending to the fires late Sun
.day night and all was well at that
time.
SHOT GUN ACCIDENT
PROVES FATAL
While Cleaning Gun It Discharged
and Killed Norman Lockhart,
of Auburn;
While " cleaning. a shotgun at the
home of William McLean, Blyth, on
Sunday evening, Norman Lockhart,
aged 23, son of David Lockhart, Au-
burn, was so seriously wounded when
the gun discharged :that he passed
away Monday morning.
Theh'
c arge of shot passed through
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his ; abdomnen just below the heart.
Drs. Milne and Kilpatrick, of Blyth,
Dr. Weir, of Auburn, and Dr. Gand
ie:r, of Clinton, were called and gave
medical attention, which included a
blood transfusion, but were unable to
save his -life.
Just Arrived
At Royal Service Station, 13 Plate
Car Batteries, at new Very Low Pric-
es. Honiuth & Bennett.
Isard's Clean Sweep Sale Continues
Buy here now while prices are
away down, and you get the most
for your money.
Former M.P.P. Improving
John Joynt, ex-M.P.P,, of Lucl
now, who has been ill for over thre
weeks, is making favorable recover
and it is expected that Mr. Joynt wi
be able to be about as usual in
short time. Mr. Joynt's many friend
will be much pleased to know he i
making a satisfactory recovery,
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TEESWATER COUPLE
WED SIXTY YEARS
Mrs, Gilchrist, of Town, Who Was
Bridesmaid 60 Years Ago,
Was Present.
The diamond, wedding anniversary
of a well-known couple of Teeswater,
Mr, and Mrs: Geo, Button, was fit-
tingly commemorated at their home
in that .village, Many friends and
relatives called to. extend congratu-
lations. Floral bouquets were re-
ceived from many, while the Button
connections sent a beautiful spray of
sixty American Beauty roses. The
Missionary Society of the 'United
Church also presented them with a
bouquet, The village council offered
them an address and a large bouquet
of chrysanthemums; while the felici-
tations of Culross township, where
the venerable couple spent, the great-
er part of their lives, were extended
by the reeve, D. McDonald. Tea was
served' and the day passed off most
pleasantly for Mr. and Mrs. Button.
The couple were united in wedlock
at Walkerton ,at the Presbyterian
church 'b
by Rev. Mr. Moffatt, the then
pastor, . The bridesmaid, Mrs. Gil-
christ, of Wingham, called on Mr.
and Mrs: Button on the anniversary.
Thero 0
g msman; Jas. Howe, of Cul-
ross, still resides in the neighbor-
hood. Mr. Button conducted busi-
ness in Teeswater for eight years, af-
ter which he retired to private' life,
BROTHER INSTALLS
BROTHER AS W. M.
On Monday evening at a regular
meeting, of Liberty Lodge No. 419,.
A. F.. and A. M., Sarnia,. held in the
masonic hall, the officers were install-
ed for the ensuing year. Worship-
ful Brother W. J. Aitchison was the
installing master and had the uinque
honor of installing his brother, 3. H.
Aitchison, in the worshipful master's
chair as presiding officer of Liberty
lodge. It is the first distinction of
this kind that has ever fallen to the
lot of any mason of a Sarnia lodge
or any lodge in this district, ,
These two men are sons of Mrs.
E. Aitchison of town, and Harvey
St. Andrew's W. M. S.
The W. M. S. of St. Andrew's
Presbyterian Church held the prayer
service appointed for the opening
meeting of the year, oti 'Wednesday
last. The program was a devotional
consisting of prayers and Scripture
readings, led, by different members of
the society. Mrs, (Rev.) MacLean
gave an inspiring address on "Faith-
fulness," Mrs. Donald Rae sang
"Sweet' Hour of Prayer,"
Given Two Months
For Selling Liquor
The trial of Clarke Stanley, of Mul-
lett Township, charged with illegal
selling of liquor, took place at Blyth
in Memorial Hall before Police Mag-
istrate Charles Reid, of Goderich,
with Crown Attorney Dudley Holm-
es prosecuting. It had been intend-
ed to bring a ,charge of manslaught-
er against Stanley, due to a recent
death here, apparently attributed to
consuming some of his moonshine
liquor, but the coroner's inquest did
not bring out sufficient evidence for
the more serious charge, Stanley
!pleaded not guilty and was defended
by Cline, of Walkerton. A number'
of witnesses were called by the crown
and ;on the evidence produced Ma-
gistrate Reid found Stanley guilty
and sentenced him to two months'
imprisonment in Goderich 3a11.
BORN
i\LcDOTJGAL - In the Township of
Turnberry, Friday, Jan. 13th, 1932,.
to Mr, and Mrs. L. W. McDougal;
a daughter (Mary T.,ouisc),
LUTIVSAN - 1 ti Wingham General
Hospital,on Monday, aJn, 16th,
• 1933, to. Mr, and. Mrs. T3utman
(nee
Kathleen Kerr), ), a daughter.
DIED
BARER -In Turnberry, on Wednes-
day, Jan. 18th, 1933, Elizabeth G.
Poaneroy, widow of the late Chas.
Baker, aged. 84 years. The funeral
will be held from the residence of
her daughter, Mrs. Mabel McCoy,
13. Line, Turnberry, at 2 p.m., on
Friday, Jan, 20th, 1933. ' -
BUSINESS CHANGE
Jack McNab, who has conducted a
restaurant business here for the past
three and a" half years, has sold his
business to Mr. and Mrs, Ed. Wil-
liams. Mr. and Mrs. Williams took
possession on Monday morning, and
their many friends will welcome
these former residents and wish thein
success.
Jack is returning to Lucknow
where has been appointed Manager
of Silverwood's plant; lie will also it
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SUNDAY AFTERNOON
PROGRAM ON 10 BPP•
1. Piano Solo, -Old Hundred, Miss
Tena Reid,
2, Solo, The Prayer Perfect, Mrs,
Wilford.
3. Solo, Largo, Handel; 'Mr: G.
Smith. ,
4. Violin Solo, Slumber Song, Mr.
G. A. Schatte,
5. Duet, Mrs. J. McKay and Miss
J. Christie.
6. Cornet solo, Coronation, Mr. E.
Seddon.
7, Solo, 'Tis Only a Little Way,
Miss J. Christie. ,
8. Piano solo, Nearer My God, to
Thee, Miss Tena; Reid.
9. Duet, Oh, Man of Sorrows;
Mrs. Wilford and Miss J. Christie.
10. Solo, Melody of Life, Mr, G.
Smith.
11. Solo, How Long Wilt Thou
Forget Me?, Mrs, J. McKay.
12. Cornet Solo, The Rosary, Mn
E. Seddon. '
13. Solo, Calling Me Home," Mrs,
Wilford,
14. Solo, Au claire de la lune, Mr,
G. Smith,
15. Violin Solo, Aria, from II Tro-
vatore, Mr, G A. Schatte.
OBITUARY
Wm. Casemore -
Word has been received here of
the 'death of William..Casemore in
Regina, Sask,, on January 12th. Born
in Perth County, Mornington. Town-
ship, on Nov, 14th, 1860, deceased
was in his 73rd year. In 1875, with
his parents, he moved to Morris
Township where for many years he
was a well-known cattle -man in, this
section • of the country. Later, in
1904, he went West and settled ' in
Regina, where he was also engaged
in the real estate and cattle business
until shortly 'before his death.
He is survived by his 'wife, • one
sister,. Mrs. Hugh Dockett of Brus-
sels, and one brother, John J. Case -
more, of town:
James Williamson
There passed away at his home in
Brussels on Wednesday of East week,
James Williamson, in his 83rd year.
He had been seriously ill for some
time with the "flu:' The late Mr.
Williamson was married twice, his
Subscriptions $2,00 Per.
NORTH HURON U.F,0
ANNUAL MEETING
Meeting Goes on Record as Favor -
Mg Cattle .and Oil Deal with Russian,.
and Parity of Pound Sterling.
The Council Chamber was crowded
Friday afternoon for the Annual
meeting of the North Nitron Farmer
of Ontario. The meeting was one
of the lragest and most ,enthusiastic
that has been held by this organiza-
tion in some time.
The director, W. J. Henderson
Wingham Junction, was unable to be
present on account of an accident,
and Gordon Lamb, of Goderich, was
elected chairman of the meeting.
The minutes of the last annual
meeting and the treasurer's report
were read and adopted and all the
retiring officerswere re-elected ex-
cept R. J. Scott, Sec. -Teas,, who
withdrew.
Director ofU.F.O. tiV J. Hench_
arson.
Director of 1J.F,W,0.-Mrs, 0. G.
Anderson.
Sec.-Treas.-J..S. Proctor,
Township Representatives:
Ashfield John Jamieson, Mrs. N,.
J.: McKenzie,
Colborne -Joe ,McCarr..
West Wawanoslz Wm. H;.imprey,
East Wawanosh-Samuel Morton,
Morris -Russell Richmond.
Grey -W, Turnbull,
Turnberry-Dave Forturr•, •
Howick-Sheldon Bricker.
Considerable discussion took place
re the Bartering of Canadian Cattle
for Russian Oil and the meeting
went on record as favoring this mar-
ket for Canadian cattle, and the fol.
lowing telegram was sent to Rt. Hon;
R. B. Bennett, Prime Minister of
Canada,: "Public Meeting of North
Huron Farmers in. Wingham urge
Russian Cattle and'' Oil deal be ne-
gotiated, Would greatly assist agri-
culture. Trust Canada's interests can
be reasonably safeguarded: Meeting
also demands parity with, pound ster-
ling at earliest possible date."
The distribution of petitions on
Debtors' Equity and; the Inflation of
our "money to bring ' it into parity
with the pound sterling, was also
discussed and it was decided that
these petitions would he forwarded
to all Township Representatives in
order that the signing of same could
first wife, Margaret Ferguson, died b
many years ago, Thirty-six years fc
ago he married Elizabeth Walker, •20
widow of J Anderson. Besides his
wife he. leaves to mourn his loss,
Robert, Madden, Alta,, Matt., Nel-
son and Herbert, Toronto; Mrs. Ed.
Lowery, Exeter; Mrs. John McGill,
Morris Township.
The funeral was held from his sin
home, Brussels, on Friday afternoon,
Rev C A M 1 r jag
eel Church, officiating. The pall-
carers were his two sons, Matt. and
elson, of Toronto; John McGill, G.
ZLfanning, W. J. McCracken and
lark Anderson, Many friends from
elgrave and Blyth attended the fun -
era], Internment took place in Bran-
don Cemetery, l3eigrave.
e accomplished more rapidly,
A change was made in the riding'
es and in future' this fee 'will be
c per family.
The following motion was passed
unanimously: That this meeting ex-
tend its gratitude tc R. J. Scott, the
retiring Sec.-Treas., for his very ef-
ficient services during his long: term
this office, also for his interest
own in all natters pertaining to
riculture,
have charge of the Cargill branch of
Siiv-erwood's business. Jack has been.
very popular here and although we
are sorry to lose him, we take this
opportunity of wishing, him every
success in his new position.
High School Open Literary
The High School Commencement
Exercises will be held on Friday,
Jan. 27th. Complete announcement
will appear in next week's issue,
Suffered Stroke While
Visiting in London
It is with regret we report that
Mrs. Jaynes A. Cummings suffered a
slight stroke last Friday while visit-
ing her sister, Mrs. W. J. Heard, of
London. Although the stroke was
not as severe as at first thought, it
will be some time before Mrs. Cum-
mings will be sufficiently recovered
to return -home,
JACKS ARE HAVING
A HARD TIME!
SUNDAY FIRE
AT B L fit" TH
Early Sunday ml•ning about 2,30,
smoke was seen issuing from Lorne
Tu.rvcy's bake shop. The firemen
were soon on the scene and before
long had the flames under control,
but not until considerable diamage
had been done.
An over -heated bake oven was the
cause of the fire and the contents of
the 'bake shop were badly damaged
by fire and water. " The'apartntents
above the store where Mr. and Mrs.
Turvey live, were not damaged much
by the blaze, but the 'steam and
smoke ruined considerable' of the
Household property. There was no
insurance on the. contents of the
Reports :Croalt'all over this district shop'and very little on the - furniture
state that drives for Jacks are meet- 111 the apartment.
Tim with wonderful :sticccss. 5 Smoke and water slid considerable
S Last
week we reported a local drive that
did, exceedingly well. Thrilled by
this success another drive was or-
ganized and the Bunters went forth: to.
kill, It is still a matter of discus-
sion as • to which wen out, the Jacks
or the hunters, as the bag was . not
nearly so large as before, and time
men who came back were more than
ready for bed, It may be that alit-
tle target practice and physical exer-
cises
cises would help for future expedi-
tioes.
damage to the millinery shop next
door. and Mr, Milne'sDrug Store and
office, also the dentist offiee ' above
the chug store and Weir's store, were
damaged by smoke, ,The building 'be-
longs to Dr, ,Milne and was insured,
Agricultural Society Annual Meeting
In the Council Chamber, Winghatn,
at 2 P.M, on Friday, Jan,, 20th, to
elect officers and transact other bus-
ine as, All members please be pres-
ent. '
Shoes .and Rubbers Repaired
Bring your next pair to Greer's
Shoe Store! Their work will please
you. '
Taken, Suddenly Ill
On Monday noon, Mrs. Lee Orvis,
Lower Wingham, suffered a severe •
stroke, Her right side is conmpletely'
paralyzed and the vocal organs bad-
ly affected.'
Wingham Withdraws
From Northern League
Last week wepublished a.schectttle
giving dates that Winghame. would
Play in the Northern Hockey
Lea-
gue. Since that time it has' been :deo
cidcd to withdraw from this group
and only exhibition games will be
played this winter, e Arrangements
are now being made to have a ser-
ies of exhibition games here and the,
fans can look forward to some very
interesting matches.
TEESWATER IMPORTS
BASEBALL STARS
'rho North Bay battery, Adeland
Boulay,,star pitcher of the North Bay
Pirates, ate., and ;McGowan, Lis ' ratchet,;
have located. iu `1 ee:metei• and appare
ently Teestvatcr expects to desert the
Lakeside Leiteete this year, If Teese
water enter the Bruce League with
this added strengththci e ought to
be some real baseball, as Southamp-
ton, ' last year's champions, are still
intact. '
It is understood that Boulay and
McGowan are hockey players of no
mean' repute tied will strengthen; ;
Teeswater in this departnmcttt, also.