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The Wingham Advance Times, 1933-03-02, Page 5Here 'and' There E Thursday, March ,2ua, 11933 THE WINGHAM ADVANCE -TIMES The Shoe that has "everything" iP you're keen about style you'll say' the Arch Preserver Shoe is a whiz. If you're yearn- ing for comfortou'll saythis shoe is like getting money from home. Perfect -style, complete comfort. Try a pair. Greer's Sho Phone 23. Store Wingham. 04)0csibecimiii) ell) di) st) crbertcf)dts)cii)erocs��croc 0046 .FINE FRONTIER WORK STILL GOES 0 The following article under th above heading appeared in the Ma and Empire and as it contains mac information about a former loco. man, E. W. Bradwin, M.A., Ph.D we are printing it so that all in thi district will have an opportunity of reading the article, Mr. Bradwin was the son of Mr' and Mrs. Joseph Bradwin, for many years residents of Wingham. He at- tended the public school here and re- ceived his third class certificate •un-. der A. H. Musgrove, now local Post- master. He later taught school for ., four years at the Alps school in Cul- ross, after which he went to Toronto furthering his education and taking up "Frontier Work." "We have a communication from His Honor Joseph Wearing, Senior County Judge of London, Ontario, stating that at the annual meeting of the board of governors of the Fron- tier College, with headquartrers in Toronto, Mr. Alfred Fitzpatrick; M. A., the founder of the College, re- signed from the position of principal after thirty-three years' service. He was appointed 'principal emeritus and will continue to back what has been his life work. E. W. Bradwin, M.A. Ph.D., who has been associated with Frontier College work since .1904, both in the capacity of laborer -teach- er and as supervisor of the field, was appointed as Mr. Fiztpatrick's succes- sor. ' Mr. Fitzpatrick must be given cre- dit for introducing completely new ideas itfto the field of adult educa- tion.. Through the unique system of the Frontier College students and graduates leave Canadian universities for camps on the hinterland—mining, construction, hydro, fishing, lumber- ing and railway—in fact labor camps of all sorts and varieties. These men sent out by the Frontier College be- come Iaborer-teachers. During the day they work with pick, shovel, axe, or canthook for 10 hours and some- times Longer at hard manual labor. During the evenings they will be found in a tent, shack, log cabin or freight •car fitted amp as a school and reading -room, giving whole-heartedly of their best to their fellow -workers. The motto of every instructor is "A Better Citizenship for Camp Work- ers Whether They Be Canadaian or Foreign -Born." The importance of this work is fill- ly realized by thoseemploying camp laborers, At the present time offic- ials in charge of highway and avia- tion camps for the unemployed are asking for more laborer -teachers than the .Frontier College can afford to send out, Tangible results were ac- complished by the 56 laborer -teach - era who composed the field staff last year. The adult workers who enroll- ed in actual classes numbered ' 2,681. Their average age was .31, All camp men not regularly enrolled in actual class work had the opportunity to participate in the discussion groups on Canadian biography and explora- tion, hygiene, selections from good literature, natttralization, thrift and saving, etc, Judge Wearing, to whorl we are in- debted for this article, was a laborer teacher for a number of years before entering the profession of law, and. has been actively connected with the management of the College since that time. His work on the Bench has convinced frim that something : more should be required of European iM 1nligrants applying for naturalization N than the mere fact that they have managed tokeep out of jail and the relief office for a period of five years, land that., they show no revolutionary h tendencies. Mr. Fitzpatrick and Dr. Bradwin deserve continued public support for their educational work on behalf of these "New Canadians," Further, as Dr, Bradwin says in his book; "The Bunkhouse Man," "the campinan` is a national asset. Given good housing conditions and opportunities for soc- ial improvement, he will, naturallq, help to constitute a stable and con- tented class among the workers of the Dominion." THE NIGHT WATCH- MAN There a hub -bub in the village, It has spread • along the street, Where the natives all stand talking, As they stamp their freezing feet. What's this subject of discussion, What's this verbal repercussion That the gossips all are gnshin', To everyone they meet? Teddy Lewis is no longer Going to keep the town ,from. harem, To act as our night-watchman, And to sound the fire alarm, To see home the ones belated If it happened they're inflated By the juice their friends created From the products of the farm. The Town Fathers held a meeting To relieve the fear and dread Of a town without protection, And this is what they said: "To protect ourselves from fire, sir, And other things as dire, sir, Another we must hire, sir, To take the place of Ted." Applications, by the dozen, Were handed to the Clerk, From the whole surrounding country By men who wanted work, There were men whom people rated Very good, some elongated, ,Some were fat and, antiquated, Like the European Turk. There were mien from all the masses, There were men ofevery creed. There were men who served their country When she was dire in need. There were men of every fashion, Men of ire, men of compassion,. For` the job they all came dashin' Like the cattle in stampede. But at last the august council Held 'a.meeting in the. Hall. All the members thea decided They must choose` one from their, all. Anel, remembering next election, If we go one ell astr Once again the commit gathered, i3ut this time with trembling sighs, They had heard the tempest roaring And the fear was in their eyes, For they realized with terror That they had made an error Anel now nothing could be fairer' Than that they re -advertise. Once again Ted's job was open, Once again the hue and cry. Each applicant was hopin' And was out to do or die, But the council still debated, While our throbbing hearts pul- sated And at last -they only stated That their; vote came out a tie. A few more weeks passer over, Everything seemed going flat, Wheri a really brilliant council— (Bet that's enough of that) Had at last the 'trouble' ended, And the error they had mended, They did what they first intended And had chosen Mr. Platt. We are sorry Ted is leaving, There are many who are grieving That Father T' irne is weaving Silvery hairs beneath his hat— But why give way to sorrow And try totrouble borrow We'll forget it all to -morrow. Now we're all for Mr. Platt, Jubilo. ST.' HELENS • On Friday evening the St. Helens Young People's Society of the 'Unit- ed Church held.a banquet, in the base- ment of the church in honor of the pregressive spirit exhibited by the Young People. Over one hundred were present to enjoy the excellent meal which the ladies had provided. The tables lad-• en' with good things to eat, and' in a gala array of spring' flowers and rose and mauve crepe paper, •proved that there was no 'depression' in or near St, Helens. The decorating of the tables had been in charge of Mrs. Wilkinson. , Great 'credit is due to Misses Greta Webb and Helen Mill- er for their efforts in providing the splendid, supper, the chief attraction of the evening. Mr. Wilson Woods had loaned his radio and splendid music was heard 1 card during supper su er hour. Rev. Mr. Wilkinson, as toastmast- er, sounded the key note of the ban- quet in a humorous address on inci- dents pertaining to the preparations for the banquet. Following the toast to the King, the National Anthem was sung. Mr. Lorne Woods then proposed the toast to "Our Country." He emphasized the high ideals to b found in all phases of Canadian life He showed that freedom of though and action was one of the chief char acteristics of this great part of th British Empire. Mr. G. S. McIntyr in his reply, proved himself an adep story -teller, then gave an interestin and optimistic talk about the depres sion, describing it as part of a busi ness cycle with good times bound to come in their turn. A duet "Flow Gently, Sweet Af- ton," rendered by Mrs. George Stuart and Miss Greta Webb, was a pleas- ing variation in the programme. Mr. Stanley Todd was then called upon to propose a toast to the Young Peo- ple's Society. After a humorous in- troduction he enumerated some of the contributions made by the Soc- iety to the church: a piano, a half share with Whitechurch in a projec- tion lantern; hymn books for the pul- pits, as well as .donations to the man- aging board to help defray expenses. In reply, Mr. 'Wallace Miller, pres- dent, gave a short history of the So- iety, It was established in 1890, Rev. Mr. Anderson was the pastor. In 1895 Rev, S, M. Whaley was the I?resident, Mr. H. D, Woods, vice- pres., Mr. Richard A. Miller Treas., and Mr. Jas.' Ramage, sec. There were: 156 on the roll, with an aver- age attendance of 86. Collections am- ounted to only .$15,00, but this was mainly in coppers. Mr. Philip Muller delighted the audience with . some German country songs. Mr. " Wilson Woods had the diffi- cult task of proposing a toast to the dies.. Ile toldus that we did not etd the permission of our: King or e t e e t g c la They, must make a. good selection rl ,Or there would be an insurrection And the axe would surely fall. They debated and debated, They argued up and down, And at last they all decided On the one to wear, the crown. Who would show no fear or favour To his townsman or his neighbor, And the villain he'd belabour, For he came from out of town. "Ourtownsmen have been slighted," Everyone was heard to sayy , "And this thing must be righted, Not to -morrow; but to -day. We don't want some outside won- der, Who may cateh Itis in a blunder, And who'll surely take otir number our country to hold a banquet, but without the ladies there' would be no banquet. Mrs. Jas. Ramage replied for the ladies. In keeping with the humorous speeches of the evening, she outlined her idea of Canacla's'wo- nmanhood, and the importance of at- tempting to tinclerstand the modern generation. • (t was left to Mr, John Miller to bring the evening to a climax by one of his funniest jokes, After a ;few Minutes of community singing, .Rev. Mr, Wilkinson brought' a most en- joyable evening to a close with a short prayer, Rev. rand Mrs. Wilkinson and Miss Greta 'Webb were visitors with Blyth friends en Monday, PAGE :IVP e Hub n„ WiYIgllaattxPS Mfen and Boyi$fY ha.ire Outfitters — Everytl ing for Dad and the Lad from Head to Foot. established a New Lower Price Store so it is not necesaary to pay higher prices. • • Clothit4g, Fu rx ishfr s, Shoes and Rubber FootWear, Penman's Merino. Shirts and Drawers, Special, each ...:....79c Penman's Shirts and Drawers, No. 71, Special, Each 89c Penman's Combinations, our price ........ $1.39, $1.69 to $2,48 Silver Fleece Combinations 98c Rib Wool Combinations, Hub Specials $1.69 'and $1.79 Rib Wool Shirts and Drawere, Special, Each 79c Fleece -lined Shirts and Draw- ers, each - 59c Combinations (fleece) 98c Work Sox, all wool, 6 for $1,00 Men's Dress Felt Hats. See our range $L59 to $3,45 Men's Dress Caps 49; 59c, .69c, 79c and best make 89c WORKMAN'S STORE OF WINGHAM p Everything for the W orkmen Carhartt's Overalls and Smocks now each $1.49. $1,69 to $1.89 Pickett's Overalls and Smocks, Blue, Black and Red backs $1.59 9 -ounce'. for, each $1.79 Snagproof Overalls and Smocks best grade, each $1.59 Lennox Overalls and Smocks, clearing far, each $1,39 Headlight Overalls and Stnoeks at Special Prices. Overalls and Smocks ....... Work Pants, See our Range. $1.19, $1,93, $1.59, $L69 - $2.48 Canvas and Jersey' Gloves, spec. 2 pair for ......... �5c Horsehide Pullovers .... ._ ....,,.49c Leather Work Mitts, wool -lin- ed, special 39c All Horsehide Mitts, wool -lin- ed with cuff •.,.............. .......... ....-69c Work Shirts (pepper and salt) 69c, 79, 98c Chambray Work Shirts 69c, 79, 98e to $L29 Work Sox, all wool,, heavy, 4 pair . •rr $1,00. Merino Work Sox, woven top, 3 pairs 50e ;Work Shoes, solid leather $1,79 Headquarters for Valentine and Martin's, special at $2.79, $2.95. Men's Dress Oxfords, popular styles at popular prices. See our range $1.98, $2.29, $2,39, $2.69,' 82.98 to $3,87 and $4.87 High Out Shoes 12 to 16 inch tops $3.98, $4.69' Boys' High Cut Shoes only $2.69 to $4.69 THE STORE WHERE MEN BUY AND WOMEN BUY FOR MEN. ""rl°i;�Uwujhi Mr. Reg. Levis spent last week at the home of his sister, Mrs, Sandy McLeod. Mrs, R. J. Woods leaves on Wed- nesday for a week's visit with her daughters at Fergus, . Guelph and Galt. Miss Ethel Robertson of Lucknow, was a visitor during last week with Mrs. J. B..Rutherford, Miss Tillie Alexander received the sad news of the death of her sister, Mrs. Mary Lougheed, which occurred at Elgin,' Man., after a short illness. To Miss Alexander and Messrs. Geo, and Torn- Alexander, we extend our sympathy. All the ladies of the community are invited to join with those of the United Church in the observation of the World's Day of Prayer. The meeting will be held at Mrs. Gordon's at 2.30 Friday afternoon, March 3. Mr. Jas. McFarlene of Bluevale, is visiting his daughter, Mrs. Gordon McPherson. Coal from. Alberta mines for 1932 totalled 4,870,030 tons, an. ncryease of 300,000 tons over 1931. A cod with a silver spoon en- graved "C. P. R." in its stomach was caught recently at the fish float, Port.. Alberni, B.C, The spoon probably fell overboard from one of the company's coastal liners. A trip that formerly took two days over rough trails is now done' in 30 minutes by airplanes when fish from Northern Mani- toba lakes are transported to rail head for distribution all over Canaria and the United States. One of the largest sailings of the cruise season was recorded recently when the Empress of Australia sailed from New York on a Mediterranean cruise with a list of 400 passengers. Many so- cially prominent Canadians were on board. The National Sea Flea Hockey Club's tour of Europe overcame all hitches andsailed recently from Halifax by Canadian Paci- fic liner Montcalm. They are the Allan Cup holders and will play in London, Paris, Berlin and Plague. Twenty-six year old veteran of the northern British Columbia and Alaska route, the old Prin- cess Royal, once the pride of the Canadian Pacific's B4O. Coast Steamships fleet, has been sold otit of the service to the Island Tug and Barge Company. Edmonton's recapture of the Carnival Throne, the Edmonton Hustlers' , triple victory in the ladies' hockey' serle s and sPe - tactlar ski jumping by youngsters of 12 to 15 were the outstanding features of tho Banff Winter Car- nival recently concluded. Miss Violet Davis, of Edmonton, was crowuid the 1934 Queen, Canada's fifth animal mid-aain- ter golf tourney, over the spring- like fairways of the Oak Bay Vic- toria Golf links for the E. W. Leahy Trophy, started February 21 with an entry List of 75 men and 65 women. 'They carte from Engiand, Scotland, i.Tniterl States, 1;ritisll: Colunmbia and the Prairie Provinces. Fisli relight, in the :fiat: - fes of Canada in 1.932 totalled 711,917,800pounds c (titled at over $1I,000,000. Cf the hart latch British Columbae accounted for 3327,631.900 eoundid Noe•, S c.tia. 104,711$,500 pottede New te ,tri - `wick, 98,194,800 patinas: Q':ohtc, 67,164,300 pounds toil Prince Ed- ward Island, 23,738;000 r,cun's. The Place Vigor Hole), :Mont - veal, oentre for thirty -odd gears . of the lerench-Caiattdian politieal, legal and social life of the Pro- vince ro vince of Quobee, has been given a further lease of life andel Can- adian Pacific direction until 'Oc- tober 1. It was to have closed its doors permanently January 31, but 'many and powerful repre- sentations brought about the resplte, ,.M �p�s� r 4 It ty 4t C ch• e if ttic14.›.) o Wife: "Does it say in the papers what hats are to be worn this sum- mer?" Husband: "I can tell you without looking in the papers. Either hats that do not suit you or hats that I cannot afford to pay for," Stella: "If you had two wishes what would you ask for?" Maris: "A husband." Stella: "That's one." Maris: "And I'd save the other one till I saw how the husband turned. out." "Mike," said Flanagan, "How do you tell the age of a fowl?' "Oi can always tell by the teeth," said Mike. e. "By the teeth," exclaimed Flanag- an, "but a fowl has no teeth." "No," admitted Mike, '.`but I have." Hubby was trying to 'balance his budget. Presently his wife came ac- ross to hint and presented a list of her requirements. He seized it grimly, "More mon- ey," he sighed. "You're always want- ing money. This life's like a game of chess. Nothing but cheque, cheque, cheque;" "And," she replied, ."if you don't give me more money ,it will be even more like a game of chess, It will be pawn, pawn, pawn." Police Inspector (to little Binks, who has reported that his wife is missing) : "So you want us to find her?„ Little Binks: "Er—on—thank you." Inspector: "Well, why -do you come here?" Little Binks: "Because, if she came back and found I hadn't done any- thing about it, she'd half kill mei" Much -travelled man (to acquaint- ance watching hotel fire) : "Nothing to get excited about, I took my time about dressing; lighted a cigarette; didn't like the knot in my necktie and retied it; that's how cool I was before I left that blazing structure." Bystander: "But why didn't you put on your trousers?" Mark Twain used to relate how he was once in a court in Georgia when two negro women asked the judge to settle a matter for them. They both claimed the same child. The judge puzzled until he remem- bered what Solomon had done in a similar fix. So, drawing out a long 0'44°,� dJ` , + •�?y� ' ,.�i ':G ls`� '� M% �,,y �"fla knife be proposed to cut the child in half. Both elements rushed forward sim- ultaneously, crying; "Don't kill him. You may have him" So the judge was as far from a decision as ever. The unpaid magistrate who was not over -intelligent recalled a witness, "My man," he said sternly, "you may yet find yourself committed for per- jury. Only a few moments ago you told the court that you had only one brother, but your sister has sworn that she has two. Now, out with the truth." A . golf professional, hired by 'a big department store to give golf lessons, was approached by two women. "Do i you wish to learn to play golf, ma- • dam?" he asked one. "Oh, no," she said, "its' navy friend who wants to learn. I learned yes- terday." J u — ou de Y say s y this man robbed you. Can you distinguish any of your property amongst this heap?" Plaintiff—"Yes, I know that hand- kerchief with "B" in the corner." Judge—"But that is no proof. I have a handkerchief with "B" in, the corner." Plaintiff -"Yes, sire, I know. I don't want to make any insinuation but I lost twos" 0 0 0 0 Reaches " < 11 Eyes" You may have some cattle you would like to .sell. Or, it may be some pigs, or furniture, or any of innumerable other possessions. Merely passing the word to friends won't find you a buyer, let a- lone getting you the right price. PUT .... ADVERTISE IT IN THE assI . 'ite . Want . i, i C,; Nem and your '`sales talk" reaches practically all eyes in this district. glace that Ad Now! P ate 34, o 0 0