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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance Times, 1933-05-25, Page 1f • f.".!!!”...MPIRW With Which is Amalgamated The Gorrie Vidette and VVroxeter News. Single Copies Five Cents WINGHAIVI ONTARIO, THURSDAY, MAY 25th, 1933 S bscriptions $2. 0 Pe Yeas USING 1931 MARKERS CAUSED TROUBLE The similarity of Ontario1931 .and 1933 automobile number pfates is proving. too tempting tcr some ear owners and to this Chief Allen can "testify. Joseph Patey, of Belgrave, was us- ing 1931 license plates and was fin- ned $25 or thirty, days. He took the thirty days. Clifford Coghlin of.Att- wood also was in Wingham with 1931 plates and his Case will be dis- posed of this eiseek. On Saturday night an old Ford car. -was located in town with 1931 num- 'tiers and rather than face the magis- "trate the owners abandoned the car 'which Chief Alien has stored at pres- ;ent at Merkley's garage. :LOCAL AND PERSONAL and Mrs. Roy Porter spent Sun slay in London. Mr. R. R. Mooney is spendin a few days in town. Mr. and Mrs. Jacobs spent the eveekeend'in Sarnia. Mrs. M. R. Beckwith,Edward St., visiting in Sarnia. Miss Jean Lepa.rd spent the -week- end in Grand Valley, Mrs. Jack McMichael spent the eek -end in Toronto, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Crawford were :Toronto visitors last week -end. The Salvation Army will be hold- 'ing a Tag Day on Saturday, June 3rd, 1933. 1\fiss Ellie Blackball of Exeter, spent the week -end at her home on Diagonal Road. Mr. and Mrs. Ross McDonald and •taby of Niagara Falls, are spending .a few days in town. Mr. and Mrs. John Porter left on Sunday for Windsor where they will visit with their son, Earl. Mr. W. IVIcFadzean of Western •Un lversity has completed his 4th year in medicine and is home for the sum- mer. Miss Janiza Homuth, Stratford Nor ...mai School, visited last week -end with Mr. and Mrs. John Kerr, Lower Wing Mr. Walton McKibbon has iinished his fourth year in Medicine at West - ;ern University and is home for the summer. Mr, Dean Scott of the Dominion Bank Staff, Dresden, is spending his lolidays, with his mother, Mrs. Scott, Dr, and Mrs. Earle Berrows and elatighter, Jean, of Guelph, were holi- <lay 'Visitors with Mr, and Mrs. W. NV. Armstrong. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hillier and Mrs. • Ruth Elliott, of Otterville, spent thtrweek-end with Mrs. Lepard, Diagonal Roed. • Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Austin and family, of Kitchener, spent the week- end, with the formers parents, Mr. and Mrs, Wm. Austin. , Mrs.' E. C. Smith •an,c1. sons, Paul :and Donald, were week -end guests with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. S. 'Wellington at Toronto. Miss Ida Kelly, Miss Jean Fralick, , Rev. E. C. Smith and Mr. Frank Col- lar attended the B.Y.P.U. convention held in Hamilton, May 18th to May 21st, Mr. and 'Mrs. George Casemore, al- so Miss Nettie Casemore and Miss Dorothy Golley visited at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Phillip 1(eifer's4of -Teeswater on Sunday. Mrs. 3. W. 11/IcKibbon and son, Jack, motored to Toronto on Mon-, day. -They returned Tuesday- accom- panied by their .son, Charlie, who has , -finished his year at the Ontario Col- ' lege of Arts. 'Engagement Announced Mr. atid Mrs. Hugh MacDonald, of Teeswater, antounce the engagement of their daughter, Annie Amelia, to Howard Thomas Meehan, liVingharti. ' The marriage to take place early in Jane. TRUCK UPSET NEAR BLYTH ote of Epps' transport trucks came to grief about one -hall mile north of Blyth on Islighyvay No. 4 last Thursday morning. Itt turning out to pass an untnanegeable horse the truck took to the ditch breaking down considerable fence en the farm of rred oslor before ,upsetting. The contents of the tr•uck were tattered into the field; Fortunately the driver WAS tOt SeliOtiSly hurt. The truck was •badly sinahed. • e, r LA11ESIDE LEAGUE DRAW UP SCHEDULE si* Teams in League This Year -- Walkerton the New Entry - — An enthusiastic meeting of the Lakeside League executive and team representatives was held last Thurs- day in Teeswater. Last year this league operated with five teams: Lucknow, 'Teeswater, Ripley, Kiricar- dine and Wingham, and enjoyed a •successful season, This year six teams will comprise the league, Wal- kerton having entered a team. The first game will be played June lst, when Lucknow takes on the Teeswater :.nine and the first game here will be Monday, June 5th, Wal- kerton being the opposition. The season schedule is ast follows: June 1—Lucknow at Teeswater. 5—Walkerton at Wingharn. 7—Rip1ey at Kincardine. 12--Teeswater at Lucknow. • 14—Wingham at Ripley. • 14 --Kincardine at Walkerton. 19—Walkerton at Lucknow. 22--Lucknow at Ripley. 23—Teeswater at Wingham. 28—Ripley at Walkerton. 3—Ripley at Wingharn, 4—Lucknow at Walkerton. 6—Kincaediee at Teeswater. , 13—Teeswater at Ripley. 13—Wingham at Walkerton. 17-1Cincardine at Ripley. 19—Wingham at Kincardine. 24—Lucknow at Wingham. 26 --Walkerton at Ripley. 27—Kifkarclirte at Lucknow. Aug. 2—Walkerton at Teeswater. 3—Wingham at Lucknow. 7—Lucknow at Kincardine. 10—Teeswater at Kincatdine: 16—Ripley at Luck -now. 17—Kincardine at Wingham. 1`7—Teeswater at Walkerton. 21—Ripley at Teeswater. 24—Wine-lam at Teeswater. • 24—Walkerton at Kincardine. July YOUNG LADIES' . EVENING AUXILIARY The regular monthly meeting of the Young Ladies' Evening Auxiliary of the United Church was held on Tuesday evening, May 16th, at the home of Mrs. Chas. Lloyd. Miss Jan- et Murray, Convenor for May, was in charge of the meeting. After the usual opening, Mrs. W. 3. Greer gave an exposition on an appropriate 'Bible text. Study of the year book "His Dominion of Canada" was continued by Miss Olive Tiffin, who gave a very interesting history of the three churches, the Congrega- tional, Presbyterian and Methodist, up to the time of union, June 10th, 1925. After the business of the evening which was conducted by the Presi- dent, Mrs. Geo. Howson, a short dine was spent in social chat and light re- freshments were served. CRIBBAGE TOURNEY MUCH ENJOYED The Cribbage Tournament held on Monday night under th auspices of the Veterans, Wingham Post No. 180 Canadian Legion, wasgreatly enjoy- ed by seven tables that took part in the play, Ten boards were peayeds and Charlie Bleach won first prize with a score of 1202 out of a possf ible 1210. Second prize, x. Bacon, 1193; third prize, C. Bondi, 1175; and fourth prize, A. M. Forbes, 1174, Fine Temperance Lecture The May meeting of the W.C.T.U. was held at the home of Mrs. A. E. Lloyd and Mrs. Tyndall, the Presi- dent, occupied the chair. There was a fine program and a good attendan- ee. The speaker of the ,afternoon was Miss Duff, Field See'y for the W.C. T.U., who gave an inspiring talk on the temperance cause. Preached at John St Baptist Church • In the absence of the isstor, Rev, E. C. Smith, last. Sariday, the morn- ing service of the John Street Bap- tist Church was conducted. by Mr. George Pocock, the seeior deacon. Mr, Pocock took as the text of his address, Isaiah 40t31: "They that wait upon the Lord. ellen renew their Strength; they shall mount tip with Wings as eagles; they shall rue, and not be Awl; they shall walk, mid not faint.° In the evenitig. the n. Y. r. U. had charge of the service, the, theme being. "Bible Truths Based on Nature," BLYTH CLUB STAGE PLAY The Blyth Dramatie Club present- ed a three-actplay "The Path Across the Hills" in the Sunday School room of St. Paul's Anglican Church on Fri- day evening under the- auspices of the local A.Y.P,A. • This club has presented this play in several towns in this districtwith greatsuccess and the Erowded hall here were greatly pleased with the high type of acting which the cast displayed • The cast of characters was as fol- lows: Samuel Crawford, Rev. L. V. Pocock; Rebert Post, E. M. Ross; Walter Conked, H. A. Gibbons; Dr. Jimmie Reed, E.'Spafford; Salaman- der Alexander j. H. Jones, G. Mc- Neil; AIrs. Davis, Gladys Fawcett; Ruth Conrad, Marjorie Edgar; Flo Gray, Lois Robinson; Lutie Pauline Robinson; Zuzu, Mrs. L. V. Pocock The orchestra from Blyth furnished music between acts. Following the play the local soc- iety entertained the players to a ban- uet and a social hour was greatly en- joyed. - CELEBRATES HER • 91st BIRTHDAY • Many friends called on Mrs. Dun- can McKinley on Saturday, May 20, to congratulate her on her 91st birth- day. She was the recipient of many beautiful presents arid flowers. Mrs. McKinley, whose maiden name was • Catherine McLachlan, was born in Argyleshire,. Scotland, May 20th, 1842. At the age of three she carne with her parents to Canada and settled at Fungal, near ,St.„ Thomas, where she, spent her early ter her matriage to Duncan McKin- ley, they lived for ten years in Lon- don. Forty-nine years.ago' they; mov- ed to Wingharn, taking up residence on Patrick St., in the house where Mrs. McKinley has since resided. Prior to his death, twenty years ago, Mr. McKinley was a well-known and highly respected bridge contractor. Mrs. McKinley has one daughter, Mrs. James Carr, with whom she re- sides, and one son, James, of Winni- peg.. In the McLachlan family there were eight children and Mrs. McKin- ley is the last surviving member of this family. • Up to the first of this year Mrs. McKinley has enjoyed good health, but since that time she has not been well and her many friends and ac- quaintances hope that now stmerier weather is here once more she will. regain her healthand vigor. A. Y. P. A. The final meeting for this season of the A.Y.P.A. was held Monday evening in the Sunday School room of the Church. Following the usual openingexercises a short business period was held. All those who have still tickets for the play held last Fri- day night were requested to turn same in as quickly as possible. The balance of the evening took the form of a social evening, four sets of garnes were greatly enjoyed and refreshments were served. St. Andrew's The W. M. S. of St. Andrew's Church met on Tuesday of last week with the • President in the chair. De- votional exercises were led by Mrs. Sanderson, Mrs., (Rev.) MacLean, Mrs. Porter and Mrs. Tervith Mrs. A. E. Lloyd, who was delegate to the provincial meeting at Stratford, gave an interestitig report of • the meetings. Mrs. W. j. Henderson then gave a paper on the study for theV day, "Our Hungarian Neighbors." A solo by Miss Sara MacLean "My Task" was enjoyed by all, ALPS GOLF CLUB OPENING, MAY 31st The official opening of the Alps Golf and Country Club will take place on Wednescley aftertoon, May 31.sie at 2 pen. It is hoped as many mem- bers as possible will be on hand for the following events, Presideht Herb. Campbell's teeen vs. Vice -President Dr. G.( G mcKees toam 18 -hole Ladies' Medal round. Supper will be terved at the club, followed by a driviug competition for men and, approaching and putting competition for the ladies, In • the evening there will he a club dance for members and their friends. WILL FORM NEW ORGANIZATION Huron County High School and Col- legiate Institute Boards Form, pc;unty,'Branch On Monday evening, May 22nd, members of the several High School and Collegiate Institute Boards of the County of Huron met in the Council Chamber of the Town Hall, Clinton. • Col. R. S. Hays, of Seaforth, the District Representative, of the Assoc- iated High School Boards of Ontario presided and explained the object of the meeting, which was to have more uniformity in the management of the Educational Department of the Coun- ty by more co-operation between the schools, and also assist the Central Organization to successfully meet the present situa.tion %throughout the Pio- • vince. It was decided to form a County Branch which would be affiliated with the Ontario organization and all the High School Boards of the County have expressed. their willingness to help the Branch in successfully meet- ing the situation in our own district. • Col. Hays told of the success that had already come to the Provincial Organization since it was organized in 1932 and suggested several ways in which ,the Huron County Branch would benefit by hearty co-operation with the organization in -a bette1.3 un- derstanding between the schools of the County. It was thought best to have County- meetings held at Clin- ton, on account of it being the most central and with in view the Chair- man and Secretary were selected from the Clinton Collegiate Institute e Board, Col. H. T. Rance being sel- ected as Chairman, and A. T. Cooper of Clinton, as Secretary -Treasurer. The Secretary was instructed. to se- cure information on several matters of vital interest to the schools and these items will be considered at the next meeting of the County Branch. One of the important motions pass- ed was moved by S. M. Saunders, of Exeter, and seconded by Col. H. B. Coombe, of Clinton, and reads as fol- lows: That it is the consensus of op- inion of this meeting- that the salar- COUNTY L.O.L. MET • AT LONDESBORO North Huron County L.O.L. 'held a meeting in Londesboro on ,Friday night. There was a splendid attend- ance, .67 being present. The special speaker for the meeting was Wor. Bro. Robt. White, P.G.M. of Alberta, who gave his audience a very inspire ing and instructive address, The C. Master of South Huron and his De- puty, were present and also address- ed the meeting Some tune previous it was decided to hold .the 12th of Julycelebration this year at Brussels and this ar- rangement was confirmed at this meeting • Representatives were present from the •following lodges: • Wingham, Gorrie, Bluevale, Fordwich, Brussels, Wroxeter, Ethel, Walton, Blyth, Au- burn, Nile, Dungannon and South Huron Comity Lodge. • The next meeting of the County 1...O.L. will be held in Winghatn to- ward the end of June. ORANGEMEN -HEAR SPLENDID ADDRESS An open meeting held under the auspices of L.O.L. No. 794 Wingham in the Orange Hall, Edward St., on Monday evening attracted a large audience to see the splendid set of views shown by Bro. Herb. Neil of Gorrie, and to listen to an address by Right Wor. Bro. Robt. White, P. G. M. of Alberta, who spoke in very pleasing style on "The Need of the Day." Musical numbers by the Hen- derson Quartette interspersed the prograni and were much enjoyed. Short addresses were also given by Bro. Norman Wadi. D.M., of How- , ick; Bro. H. T. Siewart, D.M., of Turnberry, and Bro. A. D. Smith, W. M. of Bluevale. • Wingham lodge members 'served refreshments at the close of the pro- gram to all present, which included visitors frorn Listowel, Gorrie, Salem and Bluevale. A Correction The week before last we reported that Mr. 3. j. Nay of Nunga, Man., les throughout the County are too had passed away. This should have high and should be soadjusted as to read, Mr. Robert Nay, ion of Mr. becomeenore tiniforea. Wm. Nay, a nephew of Mr, J. J. Nay. • The I-turon County Council are to We regret very much that this error 'address. FEDERAL RIDINGS UNDERGO CHANGE Township of Goderich and Town of • Clinton to be Added to I. Huron Considerable difficulty is being ex- perienced at Ottawa arranging the federal ridings, The boundaries of practically all. the 245 constiteeneies will undergo some change, The changes which will affect constituen- cies in this district are as follows: North Huron — The present riding with the Township of Goderich and the Town of Clinton from South Huron, South Huron — A ,combination of South Perth and South Huron. It will consist of the rernapped South Huron, Stanley, Hay, Stephen, Hal- lett, Tuelcersmith, Usborne and Mc- Killop townships°, with the addition of the townships of Hibbert and Ful - MOTORCYCLE AND CAR COLLIDED Early Sunday evening at the top of the hill oe Josephine Street, near the "B" line, a car driven by Mn Bell, of Dundalk, bumped ieto a. motorcycle driven by Robt, Chettles burgh. It appears that Bob had a boy riding on his machine and had stopped to let him off and on start-, ing forward again he kept looking back and talking, and did not notice Mr. Bell's car approaching, and the two machines bumped. It was very fortunate that little damage was done, The car fender was bent a little but the motorcycle was not damaged. Mrs. 13e11 had one leg slightly injured and Bob is walk-, ing with a slight limp, OBITUARY larton from South Perth. - Mrs. Jas. T. McDonald B rBu rciel.,c ewit— h Ttiliihe forwesnesnhti prsidoinf gRoufr oNn., loved wife of James Thomas McDon- The death of Agnes McIllwain, be- Ieinloss, Cuirass and the towns of ald, occurred at her home Minnie St Ripley, Lucknow and Teeswater from on Wednesday evening, May 17th in South Bruce. leer67t1x year. The deceased was Grey Southeast — A combination born at Dungannon but as a child of South Bruce and Southeast Greymoved with her patents to Turnber- It will consist of the old riding°- f ry where she spent her early life, late Southeast Grey less the townships of er moving to Wingha,m. In Novern- Holland and Osprey, and, in addition bei 1895, she married James T. Mc - the four townships of Elderslie, Donald and went to Goderich where Brant, Carrick and Greenock fro they lived for some years, later go - South Bruce. ing to Detroit for some time and m North Grey — The present riding then returning to VVingham. . • Surviving besides her husband, are, two sons and one daughter: George A. and Mrs. Neil D. Spm-lcs Detroit, , ,with the townships of Holland and Osprey from Southeast Grey, ROBT. WHITE ADDRESSES TRIPLE V. Although the United Church Sun- day School commenced holding Sun- day School before the morning ser- vice on Sunday last the Triple V met in special session at the usual Sunday School hour in the afternoon. The occasion was one to be remem- bered for the class was favored by an address from Mr. Robt. White of Toronto, Dominion -wide Executive of the Orange Order, who spoke on the subject "Building, and the Build,- er." This masterly address, inspira- tional in character, urged the young men to be members of the construc- tion gang rather than the wrecking crew, as applied to the sphere of life. Over fifty were present to hear the be notified of the nes organization occurred. and they are to be assured that in Liberal Rally, June lst all matters dealing. with Secondary The annual meeting of the North Education the members of the indi- Huron Liberal Association 'will be vidual Boards will give their best con - held in the Town Hall, Wingham, on sideration to the suggestions of the Thursday afternoon, June lst, at 2 Council and help tokeep education p.m. Mitchell Hepburn, Liberal Pro - cost within its proper limit. vincial Leader, and other provincial 'The meeting expressed its thanks Liberals, will address the meeting. MERKLEY'S SILVER. TOWNS OPEN SEASON to Col. Hays and. the Exeter Board of Education as well as the Clinton members for their part in bringing the meeting to a successful conclus- ion. Representative's from Goderich, Seaforth, Exeter, Clinton and Wing - ham were present; the following were present from Wingham: Messrs. T. C. King, Miller Proctor, W. J. Hen- derson, Dr. R. L. Stewart, W. A. Galbraith. TIRED—RUNDOWN? MORE IRON NEEDED Thousands of women are always tired, irritable, suffering from poor sleep and appetite — headaches! They need more iron! Get Peptona—the scientific it and malt compound, It enriches the blood—rebuilds nerve tissue and muscle --increases the ,ap- petite and aide, digestion. Peptone, is sold only at Rexall Dreg Stores. Get a bottle today at McKibbon's Rexall Dreg Store. Teeswater Nurse Does Well • Miss Helen Xathleen Arkell, Tees - water, a member of the graduating class at the Toronto General Hospi- tal this year, won the Gertrude 0' - Hata Prize for bedside nursing. Miss Arisen is to be congratulated for win- ning this prize and also for success- fellY graduating.• Oddfellows Attend Service hz Teeswater The Teeswater Oddfellows attend- ed in a body the evening service of the Teeswater Prsbyterian Church, A number of the local Oddfellows mot- ored to • Teeswater and joined their brethren at this service. Rev. Bra, Allan, of Teeswater, conducted the service all,d gave a most inepiring arid helpful eddress. Preached at Hensall Rev. Kenneth MacLean preached both nibrning and evening services in the Presbyterian Church, Hensall, last Sunday, this being their anniver- sary services. Rev. Wm. Young of Hensall, had charge of the services in St. Andrew's Church in Mr. Mac- Lean's absence. Giant Trout Caught by Waterloo Angler While • "big time" anglers made their way to distant fishing grounds to usher in the trout season last week, Jack Thorpe, of Waterloo, packed his rod and dew worms and betook himself to a spot on the Mannheim road, on • Mon`day of last vvcek, less than eight miles from home. There, .he caught the largest specimen of trout ever seen in that district. It weighed just a few ounc- es short of six pounds and measured 25 inches in length. - WOMEN'S INSTITUTE DISTRICT MEETING The District Annual Meeting of the West Huron Women's Institute will be held in the Town Hall, Wingham, on Tuesday, June 66, Morning ses- sion will open at 10 o'clock AU the reports will be given, including the Branch, District and Federation; also the Election of Officers. Afternoon sesion will commence at 1.30. There has been a good program 'arranged for this meeting, including Preei- dent's address, an tedtess from Mrs. Bertram, of Stoney Creek, Mrs. Diet. - lam of Ripley; also a talk front a member of the Lions' Club of God- erich. Several musical; numbers will also be given. A cordial invitation exteeded to all Mice to attend these meetings, On Wednesday- afternoon of last week Merkley's Silvertowns started the season's play when they went to Gorrie and played a:team from that place, coming out on the long- end of the score, The Silvertowns all batted well and deserved the win. The return garne was played here Monday evening when the Silver - towns were again winners, but not by as large a margin as in Gorrie. Next Wednesday. the Silvertowns wili play at Kincardine if arrange- ments can be made, and a • return game will probably be played the same week, if possible. Will Celebrate 50th Wedding Anniversary Mr. and Mrs. John Kerr, Lower Wingham, will :celebrate their 50th Wedding Anniversary on Wednes- day,. May net, and will be at home to their friends during the afternoon and, evening. Departmental Examinations Will Stretch Till Mid -July The dates for the examinations this year are later than usual, most of them being after July 1st. The en- trance examinations are on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, July 3rd, 4th and 5th. The Lower School ex- ams. commence June 29th and finish on July 5th, while Middle and Upper school tests start June 266 and con- tinue until filly llth. We hope the weather is not tno hot during those days, Willed $50,922 to Widow for Life • Mrs. Annie Brown is left a life in - tercet in the $50,922 estate of her hasband, Harty, a former resident of this town, Who died in Toronto on March 4th. Residuary ;legatees and their shares Alt: Sarah Roller, &ti- ghter, $16,980; Aaron Brown, son, $7,580; Susan Brown daughter, $5,- 700; Abrahant Drown, son, $12,580; Moses Brown, eon, $8,080. Assets are real estate $17,078; mortgages., $24,- 005; cash $7,243; bonds $500, and household effects, $300, and James Leonard, of Winghara; alsofour sisters, Mrs, T. C Robert- son, Kelwood, Man.; Mrs. Frank Armstrong., Detroit, Mich.; Mrs. Eu- gene McDonald, Winghane and Mrs. Chas. Elliott, Bluevale Road, Turn - berry. • The funeral service was private and was held from her late residence on Saturday afternoon and was coAduct- ed by Rev. J. Pollock, Whitechurch. The pallbearers were: Frank Arm- strong-, Charles Elliott, Eugene Mc- Donald, Andrew Holmes, Joseph Mc- Donald and Stewart Cowan. Beautiful floral tributes were re- ceived, pillow from the family, and sprays from her sisters, • Andrew Holmes and family, Leonard Elliott, Nloaress..a1, Ont., and the Triple V Bible Class. • Relatives from Goderich Township• , Goderich, Listowel, Nile, Ashfield and Exeter were present at the fun- eral. • Anna Teresa McKinnon Following an illness of about a Apnaessapassed away McKinnon, R. N., daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John McKinnon, of the 4th coIn_coensdsoionn, on Monday, May 21st, in her 32nd year. About a year ago while nursing a patient in Detroit with septic sore throat, she contracted the disease and despite inedical treatment in Detroit and London, as unable to overcome this trouble. After attending school in Teeswat- er, she went to Detroit and trained as a nurse in Providence Hospital, graduating in 1929, Besides her father and mother, she leaves to mourn her loss, two broth- ers, John and Archibald, both of Cul - rose, and one sister, Florence, at home. The funeral was held from the res- idence of her parents, 4th concession of Culross, on Wednesday morning, May 24th, to the Sacred Heart Church, Teeswater, where Requiem High Mass was sung by Rev. Father j. ID. Egan. Interment took place in, Teeswater Cemetery. Garden Party June 9th The Woman's Association of the Knox -United Church, Belgrave, will hold a Garden Party on FridaY, June 9th. Watch for ftirther announcee merit. ODDPELLOWS HOLD DISTRICT MEETING The Oddfellows of District No. 9, which comprises the lodges of Brties sels, Wroxeter, Teeswater, Winghant and Myth, held a district meeting in Brussels on Wedne.sclay of last week, The meeting was confined to busi., 'lees duringevhich the followieg webo elected officers for the ensuing year D.D.G.M., T. Y. Smith, Winghant. Tunior Warden, nr, rowler, '3 ees. wtt te r, Seey-Treas,, J. W. Dodd, Wing. ham, ;If