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WINGHAM, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, JUNE 29th, 1933
PUBLIC SCHOOL
MUSIC RESULTS
The results of the Music Examina-
tions at the Public School are most
encouraging and the results show
very excellent work on the 'part of
both teachers and pupils, and Prof.
.A. W. AndertonnSupervisor of Mus-
ic, is area* pleased with the COM-
2eiendable results.
14fiss Reynold's Room 76.3%.
Miss Farquharson's Room 72%.
Miss Mahood's Room 71.1%.
Miss MacDonald's Room 67.8%.
Average percentage of rooms 71.8.
The following pitils made 100%,:
Mary Preston, Doris Armitage, Fran -
▪ es Lockridge, Norene Benedict, Bil-
lie Burgman, Margaret Inghatn.
The prize this year, was won by
Miss Reynolds' room with ' the high-
• est eercentage of 76.3.
s
NOTICE
To All Water .Users.
The hours for lawn, garden and
street watering are froth 6 to 9 aen.
and 6 to 9 pani on all days of the
-week,
Anyone using water for the above-
mentioned services outside the regu-
lated hours will be proSeouted.
Wingliam Utilities Commission.
Caught 15-1b. Carp
Last Thursday Phil Gillen, Scott
St, was fishing near the lst bridge
in the Maitland River and was re-
warded for his efforts by landing a
15 pound carp. Carp appear to be
'Very plentiful in the river at present
as several have been lindeded re-
seently.
Bees Swarm Down Main Street
On Sunday afternoon a swarm of
bees passed down Josephine Street,
-creating considerable interest. The
noise as they =loved along was sirn-
:lar to a distant 'plane. For a few
aninutes" ff lookedas ff they would
settle at the corner of Victoria and
Josephine St., but they drifted on in
n south-westerly direction, Last year
several swarms were reported in
-town but this is the first that we
liave heard of this year.
WEDDINGS
Dennis - Cardiff
A quiet wedding svas solemnized at
the home bf Rev. J. M. Laird, St.
Thos, on Wednesday, June 14th,
eshen Berva Beatrice, eldest daughter
of the late Richard Cardiff and Mrs.
Cardiff, of Brussels, became the -bride
.of William Harvey; eldest son of
aWr. and Mrs. Ernest Dennis, of Mor -
.1
T1S Township.
The bride was beco-mingly gowned
in white flowered chiffon with white
hose and shoes to match.
After the cerernony'the young cou-
ple left on a honeymoon to Toronto
and points along the St. Lawrence
River, the bricte travelling in a grey
ensemble.
Mr. and Mrs. Dennis will take up
-
residence with the groorn's parents at
Browntown, second line of Morris.
Elliott - Hooper
A quiet wedding was solemnized
at the Anglican Church, Gorrie, by
Rev. R. Jones, on Wednesday, June
'21st, when Blanche V, youngest dau-
ghter of Mr. and Mrs: A. J. Hooper,
of the second of Tutnberry, Was un-
ited in marriage to Stanley G. Elliott
only son of Mr. and Mrs. James El-
liott of Guelph. The bride was char-
mingly attired in a dress of pale blue
chiffon organdy and hat to match,
she wore thesgift of the groom, neck-
lace, and was unattetided.
Immediately after the cerernoey
Mr. and Mrs. Elliott left on a motor
trip to Sarnia, Port fittron on Lon-
don, on their reture will reside in
Guelph, For travelling the bride
wore a navy suit with red trimmings
and hat to match. A fox fur com-
pleted the costume.
FIRST BAPTIST
CHURCH
Rev, E. C. Smith, Pastor.
SUNDAY, JULY 2nd,
10 a.m.—Sunday School,
11 a.m.—Subject "The Family
p.M.—»The Living Stones."
Baptisms at opening of Evening
Service.
A Hearty Weleothe to AIL
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SATURDAY IS
A HOLIDAY
Stores Open Fay Evening ,
Saturday being Dominion Day,
Jaly lst, the local stores will be clos-
ed on that day, but will be open for
business on Friday evening.
All who have flags will add great-
ly to the spirit of this holiday by
displaying themon this day.
Have You Poultry For Sale?
When you have live poultry to sell
call M. Brown, phone 239. Service
and satisfaction guaranteed.
Bowlers Win at Goclerich
Oii Mondey evening a local reek,
W, 13, McCool, J. A. Wilson, W, Mil-
ler and Alex. Crawford, skip, won
the rink tournament at Goderich with
3 wins and a full plus. Verandah
chairs were the prizes.
Bitten by Dog
Mac Habkirk, 11 -year-old son of
Mr. and Mrs. J. 0. Habkirk, was
bitten by a fox terrier dog on Sun-
day. The bite which was ,quite deep
was on his left 'arm and just above
the wrist. The wound is healing very
nicely.
Won lst Prize at Kincardine
In a tournament of Mixed Rinks
at Kincardine, Tuesday night, a local
rink, Mrs. W. Miller, jack McKay,
Mrs. J. McKay and Wally Miller,
evori first prize with 3 wins and a
plus of 10. The prizes ;were, electric
pad, two electric toasters and a goose
neck table lamp.
Bowling Tourney Saturday
On Saturday, July 1st, the Annual
Bowling Tournament of rinks will be
held by the Bowling Club. It is ex-
pected that there will be a full entry
of 32 rinks. The greens are in good
shape and the new lighting system
has been a big improvement Hand
your names in for this tournament as
early as possible.
Whew! Some 1-leat!
Old Sol surely made the thermo_
meter do its stuff on Tuesday. The
therniometer in front of the tobacco'
stosse registered 121 about 4,80 in the
afternoon. The blistering heat drove
all who could get away, to the river,
and MacLean's swimming hole Was
a busy place indeed. To -day (Wed-
nesday) little relief from the heat is
anticipated.
Won Bowling Trophy
A local rink did exceptionally well
as a 'bowling tournament held in Ow-
en Sound last Wednesday, as they
won the Trophy Event and the Man
-
earls Challenge Cup will be among
Alex. Crawford's possessions for thie
year. They also received beautiful
blankets as prizes. The rink was as
follows: C. P. Smith, W. Hawke, j.
Pollock and A. M. Crawford, skip.
Professional Baseball
Goderich is having a baseball dou-
bleheader,as its chief Dominion Day
attraction. A purse of $700 is being
given for two games between the
Black Sox, colored chainpions of the
Ohio State League, and Easter
Brands of Buffalo, one of the best
professional teams in New York
State. These games will be handled
by professional umpires. First game
at 2,15 p.m. There will also be a pro-
gram of athletic events. Admission
50c, children 25c, cars free. In the
evening there will be a band concert
on the Square.
STRAWBERRY FESTI-
VAL WELLATTENDED
The Strawberry Festival held at
W. J. Currie's farm on the 12th con.
of East Wawanosh, under the aus-
pices of Currie's Sunday School end
S. S No9, East Waw,anosh, Thurs-
day last', was a most enjoyable affair.
The supper tables, laden with cake,
_tarts and sandwiches, with generous
servings of strawberries, provided a
most satisfying supper.
E. S. Copeland was chairman of the
piograrn which was made up of the
following numbers and was greatly
enjoyed: piano solo, Miss Tena Reid;
concertina selection, Freek .Alexand-
er, violin selection, G Shoebottorn,
•ecitations, Jean and Josephine Van -
Norman, selection by liigh School
Harmonica Quartette, reading,
Taylor, seleetion by Cleghos-n Trio,
selection, mouth orgao sold guitar by
keened' Rintoul, Mr. Geo, Spotton,
M.Pe gave an ddress on "Curtent
Topics of the Day."
REV. A., E. MANN'S
FAREWELL SERIVIO
On Sunday morning, June 24th, ti
tongregation of Bluevale Unit
Church met to hear the farewell a
dress of their esteemed pastor, Re
A. E. Mann, Mr. Manrs is leavin
Bluevale after four year of devote
service here, and evil1 take up his ne
charge at Wellburn,
Mr., Mann gave a few reined
touching on the position of a mini
ter in a community, "A minister i
with his people in times of the deer
est emotioeal stress," he pointed ou
'Their joys and sorrows are share
by him. They cannot help but fee
one with him and his attitude io
ward thern is one of mutual under
standing."
As his text, Mr. Mann took Paul'
farewell message to the Corinthian
"Fare thee Well and may the Lov
f God, the Fellowship and Conmssin
on of the Holy Spirit be With you
11, now and forever more. Amen."
This message was dealt with in its
a
context, the conditions of the people
in Corinth at that time, and .Paul's
gi•eat love towards them "No other
text could form a more fitting fare-
well to a congregation of today than
this sincere message which was giv-
en in olden times."
- Mrs, A. E. Man sang a beautiful
solo "The Holy- City."
The Communion service was ob-
served at the close.
Mr. and Mrs, Mann and son, Har-
ry, are leaving.with the best wishes
of the congregation for their pros-
perity and happiness.
CLINTON TEACHER
FOR HIGH SCHOOL
At a recent meeting of the High
School Board, 'Miss Catherine Mc-
Gregor, of Clinton, was appointed to.
the. High School Staff for the follow-
ing year, replacing Miss Lottie Ham-
mond, who has been granted a year's
leaye of absence to study in France.
Salaries of the High School Steff
also were under discussion and re-
ductions were made which amounted
in all to $780.
Won 2nd Prize at. Myth
At the Annual Scotch Doubles held
in Blyth last Wednesday W. Miller
and Jade Moon won second prize.
The prize was table Covers. •
Lakeside League Game
Next Monday—
Next Monday, July 3rd, Ripley
Lakeside team and the local nine will
stage a game that should draw a big
crowd. In the game at Ripley the
locals were on the short end of a
4-2 score, and they are determined
to wipe out this defeat. The game
will be called at 5 pm.—Be on hand
and cheer the boys to victory. e'
Butter Stolen from Buggy
On Saturday night a farmer from
Morris Township had his horse and
buggy in the United Church shed.
After doing some shopping he plac-
ed four pounds of butter in the bug-
gy, and when he returned some per-
son had .stolen the butter. It is Lot
often in this coinnumity that sneak
thieving •occurs and it is hoped that,
sach mean actions will not become a
habit
Parade to Church at 'Kincardine
Fire-fighters from Teeswater and
Wingham joined the Kincardine bri-
gade, Town Council and band for the
tamed church parade of the fire big-
ade, held to the Kincardine Baptist
burets, where Rev. E. P. H. Ring
'missed with them "The Open Door'
e took to task those, who in tile
oining elections, would be etriving
ard to win parliainentary seats and
eplored the fact that there was not
uch ambition or activity show ie by
e same people in church 'work,
a
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King's Week -End Specials
8'x:10' Heavy Grass Rugs about
half price $2.98; Wabasso unbleached
Sheets $2 19 per peir; Watson's
bloomers, vests and Step-ins 59c;
Cottage Bath Towels 49c a pair; Lit-
tle .boys' Whoopee pants 79e; Little
boys' Polo shirts 49e; English Voile
dress goods 45e; Reg. 86e printed
1?1ques 39c; Girls' totton pajamas
$1,49; 13rocaded silk rayons 29e; Reg,
$1.50 silk panels $1,00; Extra weight
85c Awning stripe 39e; Cottage cash -
ions 19c; Wabesso pillow tottons, 8
yds, $1,00; All linen 'Breakfast cloths
64 'hell, Size $1.19, and maily other ate
ti actively priced slimmer goods.
King leros.
MASONS ATTEND
DIVINE SERVICE
Wingham Lodge A.F. 6c, A.M. No.
286 attended the evening service at
St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church on
Seeday, About, 70 members met at
the Masonic Hall and paraded to the
church,
Rev. Kenneth MacLean chose for
his •text, from the first Book of
Kings, 7th chapter, 21st verse "And
he set up the pillars ie the porch of
the temple; and he set up the right
pillar, and ,ealled the name tkereof
Jachin; and he set up the left pillar
and called the name thereof Boaz,"
His sermon was divided into three
headings "The Pillar", "The Art,"
"The ICeystone,"
STRAWBERRY SPECIAL
Large fresh supply. of Strawberries
every day this week. Special prices
in crate lots. Open all day Satur-
day. Bondi .Fruit Store.
Bathing Shoes ,
Only 49c a Pair
Store. .
at Greer's Shoe
SPECIAL BUS RATES
Kincardine-Wiegham-London Bus
reduced rates fol- Friday, lune 30th
to July 4th.
Open Friday Night
As Saturday, July lst is a holiday
we will be open Friday night to re-
ceive Cream and Egs. United Farm-
ers' Co -Operative,
Orange Service, July 9t1i
Winghant L.O.L. 794 will attend
divine service at St. Paul's Anglican
Church at 7 p.m., Sunday, July 9th.
Brethren Nvil I meet at the lodge room
at 6.30 p.m.
Got 2nd 1Yrize..at Walkerton
At a Doubles 'Tournament held in
Walkerton Tuesday night, two local
pair of bowlers were entered. 011ie
Thompson and Jack Mason won 2nd
prize with 3 winsL and a plus of 20,
the prizes being lawn chairs,
Look at Your Label
Our Mailing List has been correct-
ed up to June 24th. If there are any
errors or omissions please notify this
office at once. If your label shows
you are in arrears we would apprec-
iate your attention to this matter.
Appointed Director
At a special meeting of the Culross
Fire Insurance Company held in
Teeswater on Saturday, John Burch-
ell was appointed aedirector to fill
the vacancy of the late Kenneth Mc-
Kenzie. Previous to this appoint-
ment Mr. Burchell was one of the
inspectors for the company.
Regulars Win 11-3."
The Lakeside Baseball team played
another exhibition game of ball with
the Lower Town team on Monday
evening. The regulars won 11-8, but
at, that they did not playas smartly
as they should, and they were helped
by the opposition's errors. The reg-.
tilers could be whipped into a good
club with proper coachirig. Carmich-
ale behind the bat for Lower Town,
is a smart catcher, with plenty of pep
and baseball knowledge, and would
be a good mentor to have on the
regular line-up.
Palmerston, People Buy Arena
A by-law to borrow the sum of
$6,500 on debentures of the corpora-
tion of the town of Palmerston for
the purpose of acquiring lots 90 mid
91 00 the north side of Daly Street
and lots 110 and 111 on the south
side of Boulton Street on which the
Palmerston Arena stands, was sub-
mitted to the ratepayers and passed
with a/ majority of 114 for the by-
law. A note was held itgainst the
rink of $'4,500, In order to release,
the backers` of the note, the by-law
was submitted to the people...
New Relief Works VVouders
for Stomach Sufferers
Bisina-Rex is a new antacid treat-
ment that is bringing welcome relief
to people who have uffered for years
from the agonies of acid stomach, It
acts four ways to give this relief.
Neutralizes excess acid; relieves the
stomach of gas; soothes the irritat-
ed menabrane.s; and aids digestion of
&ode most likelee to ferment. It is
sold only at Rexall Dreg Stores. Go
to McKibbon's Ressell Dreg Store to
and asle for Bisma-Rox. Big
package for 75c,
NEWSPAPER MEN
MET AT GODERICH
The annual meeting of the Huron
County Newspaper Association was
held in Goderich last Friday, Every
paper ht the County was represented
except two, The local paper was re-
presented by W. B. McCool. Both
morning and afternoon sessions were
held at Park House, as was tee mid-
day luncheon. The morning session
was an open forum. R. M. McLean,
Seaforth, led the discussion on Ad-
vertising; a E Hall, Clinton "Prac-
tical Problems"; W. B. McCool, of
Wingham, "Cost Accounting"; and
W. F. A. Naftel, Godcrich, "Circula-
tion"; W. H. Robertson, Goderich,
"Editorial Opinions."
The guest speakers were j, A. Mac -
Laren, Barrie, and Lorne Eedy, St.
Marys.
The following- were elected offic-
ers: President W. F. A. Naftel: Vice
Pres., Mies Clark; Sec.-Treas., W.
B. McCool; Executive, W. H. Rob-
ertson, K. M. McLean, J. M. South-
cott and G. E. Hall,
CAR AND JIGGER
CRASH AT CROSSING
Tuesday morning about 7.30, Carl
Dickson's Chet,. sedan and e railway
jigger collided on the C.N.R. railway
crossing just back of the foundry.
No person was hurt, but the jigger
had to be repaired andthe car had•
'the left hind wheel broken off and
the right fender and imming• board
crushed, • It was towed to Merkley's
Garage for repairs.
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See Will Rogers with his Wit and
humor at the Lyceum Theatre, this,
Thursday, Friday, Saturday.
White is Right
White is the right Footwear for
this suinmer—New Styles at Greer's
Shoe Store.
Anniversary Announcement,
On Sunday, July 2nd, Mr. and.M
Duncan Campbell, lst line Morris, Of the Huron County W.C.T.U. will
will celebrate their 50th wedding an-
niversary quietly.
Recovering from Operation
Sabecriptions $2,00 Per
STREET CARNIVAL
TUESDAY, JULY 18
A Big Night of Fun and Frolic
The Carnival ommittee of the
Chamber of Coremerce have aseade
arrangements to
. hold a Street Carni-
val on Tuesday evening, July 18th.
The prograin for the evening enter-
tainment is practically • complete and
further announcement next week will
give complete arrangements.
Sport Shoes
For your nex-t pair. try Greer's
It will pay yott,
Institute Meeting
,The Women's Institute will meet
in' the Council Chamber on Thursday,
June 29th, at the usual hour.
Will Broadcast at Kitchener
The String Pickers, Don and jack
Cleghorn, Fred Templeman, Earl
Wild and A. Nichol, will broadcast
over the Kitchener Station CKR.0 on
Wednesday (this week) from 8 to
8,30, -Tune in on 645 kilocycles at
this time.
e.
Earnings
The gross revenues of the all -in -
elusive Canadian National Railways
System for the week ending June 21,
1933, were $3,217,050, as compared
with $3,197,567, for the corresponding
period of 1932, an increase of $19,-
483.
Brussels Jeweler Hurt
in Fall FromLadder
H. L. Jackson, Brussels' well-
known jeweler, met with an unfor-
tunate accident last Wednesdaee He
•was making repairs to his kitchen
roof and was standing with one foot
on a ladder and the other on the
roof, the ladder slipped and he fell
to the ground, receiving a badly
bruised face, and a gash on his fore-
head which required several stitches.
Annual Convention of the W.C.T.U.
rs*
The thirty-sixth annual convention
be held Tuesday, July' 4th, in the
'United Church, Wingham. Reports
for the year will be received. and Miss
R. Duff, Field Secretary of the Pro-
vincial W.C.T.U., will address the
convention during the afternoon ses-
sion. Morning sesion at 9.30, after -
u000 session at 1.30 o'clock. Dinner
will be served by the Wingham Un-
ion in the Gymnasium of the 'United
Church at 85c per plate,
Mr. John Fowler, who underwent
a very serious operation in the Wing -
ham General Hospital, has recovered
sufficiently to be able to return to
his home,
Goose Softball Games Here
Those fans who get a kick out of
a bard -fought softhall garne will want
to be an hand Wednesday evening at
6.30, when Merkley's Silvertowns are
playing a return game with Roy Bro-
thers' team of Stratford. On july lst
a team from Sarnia will play an ex-
hibition geese with the Silvertowns,
and this game will be worth seeing.
New Bank Manager for Gorrie
Mr, W. A. Sawtell, of Hamiltoi
former manager of the Teeswate
branch of the Canadian Bank of Corn
merce, has been appointed Manage
of the Gorrie and Fordwich branche
of the Canadian Bank of Commerce
replacing Mr. H. V..liolines, who ha
been manager of the Gorrie brand
for 28 years. • Mr, Holmes has been
granted two . years leave of abeence
perior to retiring on pension. Mr
Sawtell will assume his duties July
1st, and will reside in Gorrie.
Ingham's Win from Supertest
A large crowd was present to see
the Ingham-Supertest softball game
Tuesday evening. Ingham's won 8-3
and did not need their bat in the 7th.
Bill Lediet pitched a good game for
Supertest, but the Support he receiv-
ed in the field was very poor. About
the only bright spot was a beautiful
1, Ishoe-string catch that brother Abbie
✓ made. in 'right field. ,ingliam's played
_ a steady game with Vatistont on the
✓ mound. Mellor at short, was good,
s and has played exceptionally well all
, season. Purdential and Ingham's 1A'111
8 meet next Tuesday evening and it
s should be some game.
Batteries: Ingham's, Vanstone and
Templeman. Supertest: Lediet and
, Carmichael.
Ingham's 103 018 x--8
Supertest 010 020 0-3
s: W. McRibbon and Fred
Fuller.
Rain Badly Needed
The dry hot weather that has been
general ,throughout Western Ontario
has had its effect in this district.
The crops are badly in need of rain.
South of here on Monday they did
have some rain but not enough to be
of much use. The west ;seals° suff-
ering from lack of moisture and in
some parts particularly Manitoba, the
grasshoppers are eating the crops. It
looks today (Wednesday) as though
it will not rain bet let es hope upon
hope that we get a real day's rain
before many hours. '
Rev. L. H. Carrie Returns
Rev. W. N. Chandler, who has been
in charge at the United Church for
some time past due to the illness of
Rev, L. H, Currie, left on Monday
far his hoin Tormito. He spent
a day en route with Rev. Mr. Moore -
house of Brussels, an old friend, and
on his arrival in Toronto On Wed-
nesday will attend a Picnic held hi
honor of his father, who is 91 years
old and enjoying splendid health, The
congregation of the Utited Cherch
will be pleated that Mr, Curries
'health is improved and he will cons
duet the services next Sunday.
EVENING AUXILIARY
OF UNITED CHURCH
The regular monthly meeting of
the Evening Auxiliary of the United
Church, in charge of Miss Beatrice
joynt, was held at the home of MTS.
W. A, Galbraith, on Tuesday even-
ing, June 20th.
After the opening hymn the Scrip-
ture was taken by Miss Marion SimP-
son, who gave a brief outline of Mary
the Mother of Jesus. A pleasing pi -
SPLENDID LIONS
CLUB CONCERT
The Lions Club Concert held fo
the Wingham United Church un Fri
day evening was fairly well at
and exceptionally well received. This
is one of a series of six concerts un-
der the auspices of the Goderich
Lions Club in aid of the Leone Club
Crippled Children's Fund.
Mr. Leslie Somerville, Concert and
Radio Organist of Hamilton; Miss
Peggy Moreland, gold. medallist Vi-
olinist of the Stratford Musical Fes-
tival; Mt-, Chas. IVfeakins, well known
baritone of Goderich; Miss jean
'Christie, contralto soloist, town; and.
Mrs. W. Joynt, Soprano solist, Luck -
now, were the talent and every num-
ber was exceptionally well rendered.
Reg. Hopper, field secretary of the
Ontario Crippled Children's Associa-
tion, gave his lecture on the work of
the Association illustrated, with mov-
ing pictures.
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NOTICE
lerptice has been received from the
Provincial Weed Inspector that all
noxious weeds must be cut by the
owners before the seeds ripen. If
this work is neglected it will be done
by the corporation and charged to the
owner of the property in his taxes.
G. Allen, Weed Inspector.
Old Shoes Made Like New
At Greer's Shoe Store — Bring
your next pair here—Lowest Prices.
Softball Thursday Evening
Prudentials and Old 'Timers meet in
the Softball League fixture on Thurs-
day and this game should provide
plenty of fun for the fans. These
games are drawing good crowds who
enjoy these battles greatly,.
OBITUARY
Emily Stapleton 4 _ „es
The funeral took place in Turn -
berry on Monday of Emily Staple-
ton, wife of John H. Reid who died
at her residence in Turnberry on
June 24th, following an illness of al-
most three years.
She was born April 19th, 1973, at
Merton, Devonshire, Eng., and was
daughter of the late Robert and
Elizabeth Stapleton, and as a small
child came with them to Rice Lake,
Ontario. One year later she came
with her parents to Turnberry where
she lived until her marriage in Sept.
1894 to John H. Reid of Turnberry,
Betides her sorrowing hushand.._she„.
leavet to Motirn her lois, Iwo, sorter
-
Nelson of Turnberry and John A., of
Belmore; also two daughters, Mrs.
DuVal of town and 'Miss Edith, at
lime. TWO children, Allen and Bet -
the, predeceased her several yeatte
ago, Surviving her also sire imer
grandchildren mid five brothers:
VVilliam, James, Arthut, Penenhel and.
Robert Stapleton, all of whoin live
in this vicinity, and two sisters, Mrs.
John Pringle of Turnberry, and Mrs.
William Enepflar of Stratford.
She was a good wife and 'slather
and possessed a hospitable and.
cheery disposition Which won for her
a wide circle of friends and endear-
ed her to her neighbors. In times of
sickness or distress she quietly gave
of herself and many in the commun-
ity will remember her sympathetic
services and kindnesses to them.
The pallbearers were: her neigh -
bore for 26 years, and some had at-
tended public school with her, they,
were: Win. Deans, Wm. Adair, Wrre
Jenkins, John Hardy, Andrew Car-
ruthers and Wm. McGill.
Mrs. Reid was brought up a Bap-
tist, but for many years had attende
ed the United Church. She believed
in the unity' of all tinder one God.
The services at the house and
grave were conducted by the Rev.
L. Currice assisted by the Rev.
James R. Allen, of Montreal. Inter-
ent was made in Wingham Cereete
ry.
Those from out of town who at-
nded the funeral were: Mr. and
rs. Vi,Tnt, XCItepi / a r, Stratford; from
oodstock: Mr. arta Mrs. Fred
right, Mr, and Mee. Jobe Bright,
r. and Mrs. George Town; from
alkerton: Mr, leobt. Ferguson, lErt.
ill Fowlers Mr, Jobe Ferguson, Mr.
Ora and Irene Ferguson, Earle Pere
d Mrs. Archie Ferguson, Misses
sots; from Luclsnowt Mr, and Mrs.
iff Atchesoe, Mr, and Mrs. Thos.
cheson; Mr. end Mrs. Robt, Case,
ore of Shallow Lake; Mr, and Mee,
onck of rsllevood; Mr. and ISIrse F.
kell, Teeswatcr.
nt
ano duet was given by Misses June
Bochanan and Isabel Habkirk, Mrs. te
(Dr.) Parker gave a very interesting M
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talk on the sixth chapter of the study
book', which dealt with the forming
of the first missionary societies of
the churches which now coniprise the
United Churell of Canada, and the
splendid work they have done,
The president then took charge of
the beeiness of the evening sold the
meeting closed by all reptatieg the
lefizpah Beeedictioti.
A dainty hotels wag served arid .a
pleasant time was spent in eocial
chat.