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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance Times, 1933-02-23, Page 3Ye - J. A. BRYANS AGAIN HEADS HOWICK MUTUAL Company'e Annual Meeting Harmon ious — Financial Condition Good Re-electing John A. Bryans and W IL Gregg to the Board of Directors by the cast of a 'singleballot, in the hands of the chairman, D. D. Sand- erson, the annual meeting of the Howie* Farmers' Mutual Fire Insur- ance Company, in Gorrie on. Tues- day, developed into a harmonious Love -feast, This was quite appropri- ate as the . day was St: Valentine's. The two officers named will serve for a three-year term. Auditors A. A. Graham and E. A. Corbett were also re-elected. The Howick Mutual is no longer a young company. It has completed sixty years of service and pleasing references, to the diamond jubilee were made by several speakers. Coup- led with these complimentary remarks were frequent expressions of sorrow and sympathy over the recent death of ` W. S. McKercher, for forty-three' years the faithful secretary of the Company. The deceased official was an outstanding man in the insurance world and his guiding hand had much to . do in placing the . Iocal organiza- tion in the forefront of fire compan- ies. The meeting unanimously form- ed a vote of appreciation for his val- ued services, to be recorded in the minutes and also ;forwarded to Mrs. McKercher. The new secretary -treasurer, J. H. Wylie, made his bow to the policy holdeirs and his maiden speech show- ed that the Company would in no ways sufferfrom his appointment. Directors : and other speakers paid tribute to Mr. 'Wylie's ability. Also at the head table was Miss Aileen Schaab,, the efficient assistant secre- tary, to whom. the officials look to straighten out many a tangle, financ- ial and otherwise. It was revealed by the annual state- ment that the Howick Mutual pass- ed through a heavy year, though the losses' were not as severe as in 1931. Nearly- $64,000 was paid out during the year, though '$1'6,000 of this am- ount was for re -insured losses. The Howick Mutual intends to carry on as formerly, but purposes safe -guard- ing itself by the new .policy to be issued for renewals and new business, in .which the Company will assume a two athird risk. When an owner car- ries one-third of the risk himself he will naturally be more careful of fire hazards, several speakers pointed out. The number of fires due to careless- ness from lanterns and stoves was alarming, and all speakers stressed more cautionto prevent disasters. An unusual feature was brought to light by J. A. Bryans, in that at the last regular meeting, on February 7, not one claire for loss was presented. Such had never occurred at any oth- er meeting in the past forty years, at least, and was looked upon as a goodomen for this year. The 1932 report shows the Com- pany in.a most favorable condition, F. F. HOMUTH -- The— OPTOMETRIST WHO NEVER FAILS TO GIVE SATISFACTION Phone 118: HARRISTON with a surplus of approximately. $3.¢,- 000,00. In some of the addresses the advice was given that imtnediite reduction in amount of risks should be under- taken, as many farmers are now ov- er -insured, as compared to present land and stpcic values, No actionwas taken, but no doubt the officials are thinking hard, In addition to the directors speak- ing, the following addressed, the meeting, which was not as largely at- tended as usual: James McFadzean of Brusels, Geo. T. Nelson, Reeve Gam- ble, Thos. Inglis, R, Harding, Reeve Wright of Turnperry, and Thomas Bradnock. In connection with the latter, Chairman Sanderson pointed out Chat Mr. Bradnock was the only man present who was also at the first meeting sixty years ago. But it was also explained that the first meeting was held in the home of Mr. Brad- nock's parents' and he was a babe in arms at the time. At the meeitng of the Board of Directors, immediately following the public gathering, the same officers as last year were reappointed, viz; President, J. A. Bryans; Vice Pres., Alex. .:McKercher Directors—Hugh W. Edgar, W. Robert Graham, Wm. H. Gregg, Jas. T. Wylie. A year ago the directors took a voluntary 10% reduction in their sal- aries and on Tuesday repeated with another 10% reduction for 1933. The Auditors, too, volunteered for a sim- ilar reduction for the ensuing term, while the Company's agents agreed on a 10% drop in their commissions. Such voluntary reductions are com- mendable, and should be appreciated by all interested.—Fordwich Record. GODERICH COUPLE MARRIED SO YEARS Mr. and Mrs. William Sanderson Formerly Lived in Howick Mr. and Mrs. William Sanderson, of Goderich, on St. Valentine's Day observed. the 50th anniversary of their wedding at the 'home of their daughter, Mrs. William Bisset, Salt - ford Heights. A reception was held, afternoon and evening, to extend con- gratulations. Representatives of the W.M.S. and ' Ladies' Aid of Knox Church carne in a body in honor of the event, and,, after the reading of an address, Mrs. Sanderson was pre- sented with a W.M.S. life member- ship certificate and pin. The Ladies' Aid also made a presentation. There were visitors from mitchell, Biyth, London, Goderich and sur- rounding country. Mr, and Mrs. San- derson were married in Pickering on St. Valentine's Day, 1883, and lived, in Howick Township and Harriston before coming to Saltford. There are three children and 12 grandchildren living. Mr. Sanderson isin his 82nd year and Mrs. Sanderson in her 72nd, and both are .enjoying good, health. HOWICK COUNCIL Fordwich Feb. ,15,' "1933.— Council met in the United Church Hall according to adjournment; all members' present; the Reeve in the chair. Minutes of last regular meeting were read and on motion of Bryans and Demerling were adopted. The auditors, A, A. Graham and E. A. Fallis gave a report of the 1932 Audit, showing the books to becor- rect,there being a debit balance of $5,764.98.- Moved 5,764.98.-Moved by Lovell and Weir that Auditors Report be accepted. (carri- Moved bed). Nig re Buyers real rot El MINK ES r t (iS N Ra THE UNITED FARMERS' CO-OPERATIVE COMPANY, LIMiTJE o no Wiugbani, m Phone 27% Flt im me Odd - -B t True QTS SPEED 708,00o M, P,14.) ;;CAUSES ITS SRIGHTNESS EUROPE. �S SUFFER.MG VFUNtA AW EPMEthtC' 07. COUNTF.RFElt %®RITZY ~:a 'CHERE ARE OVER Y4 MN.II'J+i 4F THESE FAKES th1 MANCE Moved by Bryans and Lovell that School Attendance Officers Report be accepted and, placed on file. (car- ried). Moved by Lovell and Demerling that the Rate of Wages to be payed by the township for 1933 shall be as follows—: for teams $3.00 per day; for men $1.50 per day; the operation of Crusher to receive 50 cents per day and the operation of the large grader 25 cents per day over and a- bove -the regular rate of pay. (car- ried). Moved by Weir and Bryans that no action be taken on bill from Bruce County Hospital re Mrs, Lawrence (carried). Moved by Demerling and Lovell that the Reeve be appointed Town- ship Relief .Officer. (carried). Moved by Weir and Demerling that the Clerk be hereby instructed to ad- vertise for tenders for power to op- erate Crusher also for power to op- erate large grader and to scrape gra- vel to crusher, said tenders to be in the hands of the Clerk not later than March 11th. (carried). Moved by Bryans and Lovell that W. Hosburgh be granted a refund of $1.87 being amount due to error in assessment. (carried). Moved by Weir and Lovell that the amount levied on lands detached from Wroxeter (said assessment having been levied in error) be re- funded to those who have paid their. taxes. (carried). Moved by Bryans and Lovell that the tender of T. A. Roberts for all regular printing and advertising for township be accepted. (carried). Moved by Bryans and Weir that the Clerk be required attend at his office in Gorrie one day in each week from 9. A. M. to 5. P. M. (carried). Moved by Weir and Bryans that the Clerk be instructed to procure amendments to Revised Statutes up to date. (carried). Moved by Lovell and Bryans that the former appointment to service street lights in Fordwich as made on the recommendation of the Police Trustees, be sustained as the cost of service to Fordwich is much lower than in Gorrie and Wroxeter. (car- ried). Moved by Weir and Demerling,. that the following bills be paid. ,(car- I ried). Isaac Gamble, pt. 'salary as Clerk $35.00, Isaac Gamble, Clerk registrar-. ing 13. M. & D. $26,50, Stanley Wolfe, supplies for Mrs. Haherlec to Jan. 9, $20,00, Stanley Wolfe, supplies for Mrs. Haberlee to Feb. 15, $20,00, V. Shera, sheep killed by dogs $5,00, A. A. Graham, salary as Auditor $30.00, E. A. Fallis, salary as Auditor $30,00, Albert Huth, wood for Mrs. Haberlee $4,50, C Gregg, wood, for tw.p, hall, $15.00, 33. L. R. Kelly, M.D., services re Mrs. Pritchard and trip to London $22.75, Paul Adams, refund of dog tax $2.00, Municipal World, dog tags and supplies for Assessor $29,15, T. A. Sinclair, M.D•., medical services re Mrs, Lawrence $50,00, United MktI Church, refit of 'ball $1.50. Road Expenditures Oliver Stewart, repair to culvert, U:50, Robert Ferguson, cutting weeds $2.80, Thos Peel, cutting weeds $1.40, John Hyndman, culvert Tile $1.15, Moved by Weir and Lovell, that This Council do not adjourn to meet in the Town Hall, Wroxeter, on the Third Wednesday in March. Carried. Isaac Gamble, Clerk. GORRIE Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Baker, of Or- angehill, also Dr. and Mrs. Kelly of Fordwich, were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs, George Foster. Enjoyable Bridge Dinner A. number from here were enter- tained at a bridge dinner at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Smythe, of Wroxet- er, on Thursday evening. The guests from here took advantage of the snow and made it a sleighing party as well when the usual excitement took place in the manner of an old-fashioned "Up -set" Nevertheless no one was injured. Miss Evelyn Lincoln of Turnberry visited with her sister, Mrs. John Ca - fliers, last week. Mr. John Hang of Tiverton, was a guest of Mr. and Mrs. R. G. Dane on Tuesday. Miss Doris Leonard, of Fordwich, visited with her cousins, Mrs. A. A. Taylor and Miss Evelyn Dane this week, itir. and Mrs. F. C. Taylor visited with l'1r. and Mrs, R. Warwick in Morris on Friday. Mr. Thos, Bradnock also Mr, Thos. Nickell both shipped cattle front the Gorrie station on Saturday, Mr. Nic- kell shipping a mixed car, cattle and hogs. Single Men Wine Hockey Game On Wednesday evening a number were present at Gorrie Arena to see a lively hockey game between the 'Married teen and Single men, the lat- j ter winning by a score of 8-6. It proved a very good game, with just enough penalties to make it interest- ing, and Milford Nash was the ref- eree for the game. The line-ups were Single leen: W. Edgar, defense, Mus- grove, Kaine; forward, Hastie, Van - stone, Hamilton, subs, Shera, Short, Ashton. Married men: A. Edgar, de- fense, Stephens, Austin; forwards, Jones, 13rown, King, subs„ Bolton, Toner, Irwin and Ashton, It is expected tate play-off between thecs two teams will be held this Friday night. Mrs, M. Ross returned' home on Saturday after spending the past two weeks with her daughter, Mrs, J. J, Allen in Wroxeter, who has been Al.. Behnore Hockey Team paid t friendly visit to Gorrie on Friday night, ,and played a nice friendly game. The score was 7-3 for the Delmore team, Tlie referee was E. W. 13olton, Gorrie. Mr, and ,Mrs. George McDonald, of Molesworth, were Sunday guests of R. G. and Mrs. Newton. Miss R. Phillips, of Hamilton is a guest at the parsonage, the hone of Rev, and Mrs, Butt, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Steurnol, late of Wingham, have moved to Gorrie to reside. Mission Circle Entertain Husbands and Friends The members of the Progressive Mission Circle entertained their hus- bands and friends at the home of Mrs, L. F. Ashton, Hon, President, on Monday night. Following the op- ening. exercises, the President, Mrs. A. A. Taylor, led in repeating the 23rd Psalm. Miss Velma Lennox then favored ,with a delightful solo, with piano and violin accompaniment followed by a reading by Miss Mar- jorie Baker. Miss Evelyn Stephen gave an instrumental, After five min- utes of sing -song the program coin - . conducted three entertaining contests. Refreshments were also served, Y. P. S. WILL HOLD DEBATE The regular meeting .of the Y. P. S. was held in the Sunday School rooms on Thursday evening, with Robert Dargue, Citizenship Conven- or, in charge. The meeting opened in the usual manner, after which Mr. Dargue led in responsive reading. Hymn 701, following the hymn "Un- to the Hills," Rev. Butt gave a short address. on Rev, Dr. Tucker's vision of Africa. Rev. Dr, Tucker himself a missionary in that country, brings a different view of the people there, than is generally known. Mr. Mat- thew Frizzell rendered the beautiful hymn "Breathe on. me, Breath of God." A nomination and election of a Muncipal Council was held, result- ing after the various address by each candidate, Reeve: Miss Evelyn Ste- phens, Deputy, Hector Hamilton; Council, Beryl Ashton, Mrs. Shera and Melvin Taylor. The Council will debate upon the subject "Resolved that the Old Age Pension is a Benefit to the Country" with Mrs. Shera and Hector Hamil- ton on the affirmative and Miss B. Ashton and Melvin Taylor on the engatite. This debate taking place on the next citizenship night. The minutes of the previous meet- ing were approved as read, and ar- rangements made for a skating party to be held in Gorrie Arena on Wed- - nesday night. The meeting closed with hymn 548 and. the Mizpah bene- diction, WOMAN'S ASSOC. HAVE GOOD MEETING A .large number were present at the W. A. of United Church meeting held at the parsonage on Thursday after- noon, MT's, H. S trlie;, President , occupied the chair, The opening hymn "Work for the Night is Com- ing," followed by prayer by Mrs: W. G. Strong, ' The Scripture Lesson was taken by Mrs: W. H. ,Gregg. • :Mrs. Whitfield gave a short reading entit- led ' "A Martha", "Jesus, Lover of Uy Soul" was theft sung,, after which Mrs. T. 0, Johnston, Stewardship Convenor, gave the history of .the; song. Mrs, Abram gave a short read- ing on "How to Quarrel." Miuntee were then read and adopted, follow- ed by the roll call, Mrs, A. E. Ton- er on behalf of the society, spoke words of appreciation to Mrs. Abram who has been an active member in the society and who is leaving for Ethel where she and her husband and son will make their home. Mrs, Ab- ram made a short reply thanking the ladies. The meeting closed with the hymn "Faith of Our Fathers," and prayer by Mrs. T. O. Johnston. Refresh- ments were served by the lunch com- mittee and the hostess. GORRIE UN. CHURCH CHOIR CONCERT Gorrie United "Church Annual Choir Concert was held in the school rooms of the church on Tuesday ev- ening and was filled to capacity with an appreciative audience. The chairman, Mr. W. H. Gregg., ir, his address, paid high tribute to the choir and their- work, as did the pastor, Rev. Gordon W. Butt, in his short address. Rev. R. S. Jones, of St, Stephen's. Anglican Church,' gave a short address pertaining to the Valentine. The program was opened by an appropriate chorus, 'after which the following took place: whistling solo, Glen, King; piano duet, Misses Stephen and Graham; violin .selec tion, R. A. Ashton. A play by thir teen members entitled what it prov- ed to be "A Perplexing - Situation," when each actress and actor did ex- ceeding ly well. Bass horn solo, Mr. Bert Cooke; mixed quartette, Mes- dames Keine and Abram, Mr, H. Sperling and W. Earngey Jr., .solo, Miss Evelyn Stephens, Piano duet, Misses Ruttan and Stephens, and the last number on the well -arranged program being a tableau drama when. the group acted "Tenting to -night" "Tramp, Tramp, Trainp," and "The Empty Chair." GORRIE RINK DOES WELL Two rinks of our prominent Gorrie Curlers attended the Bonspeil held in Wroxeter Arena, on Friday of last week. There were nine rinks • com- peting, those coming from Belmore, Fordwich and Gorrie. Very interest- ing games were played, everyone be- ing right on the job and the visitors did not return home until the wee sma' hours of the morning. We con- gratluate one of our Gorrie rinks on their good playing and bringing home lst prize. The winners were: H. Hastie, A. E. Toner, Jas. Doug- las, M. Nash, skip. 10th LINE HOWICK There are quite a. lot on the sick list in this vicinity. Mrs. Anderson came home last Tuesday after spending two weeks with her mother and is much improv- ed in health. Little David Dinsmore visited one day withhis grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. T. Pritchard. Miss Doris Craig spent one day this week with her friend, Mrs. B. Holtom. Mrs. Evelyn Strong and little Mar- ion, spent Sunday at William Craig's. Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Strong spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Jno. Boyd, WROXETER Mrs. Robt. McMichael who under- went an operation for goitre in a hospital at Toronto a couple o£ elks ago returned to her home on Saturday. Air, Wm, Thornton and Miss Gall- aher of Mutvale, were guests of Mr, and S. 1Vrn. Gallaher nn "Tuesday, Mr and Mrs. lien Ringlet, who has been caring for the tatter's sis- ter, 'Miss Carmichael, for the past few weeks, returned to their home at Preston one day last week. Mrs, Ruttan's many friends will be pleased to hear she is improving af- ter her recctrt illness. Social Club The Young People's Club held their meeting on Tuesday evening of last week, Dive Hundred was enjoy- ed, Daisy Stocks and Bill Durst hold ing highest ;score. Rcfresbinetits were served by Archie„ Edgar. and Bill: IMairst, the committee in charge. Mr. said Mrs, Ga S. Smythe enter- tained nter-toined a number of friends to a Din- ner Bridge on Thursday evening last. Mr: Thos, Hemphill was a Hensall `Visitor 011 Monday. Mr and Mrs, j. Foster were Stine ilq % ` in" Charlie a 's - "It'd be quite a. compliment t' mot 0 u t' be told we have Th' ment1it7 co' a twelve year odd -ca n. i Iin5 what a twelve year cold yoi 'tel' day visitors at the home of R. Jack - lip. Friends in the community were shocked to hear of the sudden death of Mr. Geo. Wylie, who was found dead in bed on Sunday morning, Al- though Mr. Wylie had rather a seri- ous heart , condition, he was in his usual health on Saturday. He leaves to "mount' his loss, his wife, three daughters and two sons, to whom we extend deepest sympathy. Mr. Alfred Agar who has spent the past three months in England, ex- pects to sail for Canada soon, Ieav- ing Liverpool on Duchess of York on March, 3rd. Mr. Andy Inglis, of Woodstock, formerly of the Bank of Commerce Staff here, was a guest of Mrs. Mary Edgar, on Monday. Miss Dorothy Sothern, of Ford- wich, spent the week -end with her friends, Misses Jean and Doris El- liott. Miss H. Hutchison, teacher of No. 1, Turnberry school, is ill with flu. The Woman's Association of the Lnited Church are planning a supper to be held around March 17th. Kind- ly keep this in mind. Particulars will be announced at a later date, Friends of George Gallagher will be pleased to know he is improving each day, and may be able to leave the hospital in a few days, Miss Doris Elliott spent last week the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Ad- ams. Mrs. Nelson Cardiff, of Brussels, was a week -end guest of her sister, Mrs. Peter S. McEwen. Additional Wroxeter News will be found on Page Four. New ow Prices Clark's Pork & Beans, can .-...7c Northern Brand Canned Conn per can 9c L. of M. Brand Tomatoes, per can 10c B. and B. Brand Peas, can 1Oc Sliced tPineapple, 2 cans for 25c Sauer Kraut, 2 cans for ... Orange Pekoe Tea, Oxford Brand, per lb .... Black or Mixed Crown Brand Tea, per Ib. ....-39c Good India Black Tea, Special at °9c Fresh Ground Coffee at per lb .........40c, 50c and 60c Men's Wool 'Sox, pair ,........-ZOc Heavy Wool Sox, 4 prs95c Men's Wool Knit Sweaters 2.19 Jumbo Knit Sweaters ..... Men's Heavy Wool Shirts and Drawers, each 98c Men's Overcoats from $14.95 to $23.00. Men's Rubbers and Over - Shoes Reduced , 20% Men's Heavy Striped Overalls and Smocks, each 98c Men's Mitts and Gloves, Shirts, Etc., all Reduced in Price., Watch for our Saturday. Week- End Specials at still Lower Prices, Poultry Supplies, Shell Grit, Oyster Shell and Grit sold here Trade. in Your Eggs ,and Cream here. 9 Davey s Store ., Wroxeter