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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance Times, 1933-09-07, Page 1CURRIE'S SCHOOL OPENED FRIDAY 1VIany Present Including Forrner Pupils ' Seventy-six years ago the first Cur- rie's school was built. It was a log structure and served a most useful ' purpose but it was found necessary to build a new School to meet the needs of S.S. No. 9, East Wawanosh so the old log building' gave way to a newer and more up-to-date school and this school for 61 years was the seat of learning andl community ac- tivity. Last February it was burped to the ground and. it was decided to " build another school and now stand- ing on the same ground, School Sec- tion No. 9, , East Wawanosh, have a brick school, up-to-date in every way —as fine a country school as there is 'in Western Ontario. The official opening was held Fri- day afternoon. Dr.Field, veteran school inspector, •unlocked the door and congratulated the community on building such a splendid school. This was followed by a program of ad- ' dresses and music, Mr. George Kerr acting as chairman. Following the singing of "0 Canada" Mr. Robert Coultes gave the address, of welcome and the chairman spoke for a few minutes. The musical part of the program Was as follows: violin duet, Robt. and Jean Coultes; solo, Weir Elliott; mouth organ selections, George Car- ter and Ronald Coultes; male quar- tette, Leslie Buckman, George Tay- lor, Gilbert and Melvin Beecroft; vi- olin selection, Raymond., Redmond; community singing lead by Leslie Buckman with Mrs. Jack Coultes at the piano; whistling selections, Mrs. H. Currie; readings, Mildred Whit- -taker, a former teacher, • Addresses were given by the fol- - lowing: MC M. A. Campbell, Sec'y of the Ontario Educational Associa.- -tion; Mr. Stanley Elliott, a former pupil and now a' school teacher' in St. Catharines; Mr. Jim Perdue, a former pupil and now teacher in To- ronto; Reeve Peter W. Scott, East -Wawanosh; Dr. R. C. Redmond; Mrs. O. G. 'Anderson, a former teacher; • Rev. L. H. Currie, minister of Wing - barn United ,Church; •Dr; Field, the inspector of the school; Mr. George •'Spotton, M.P.; George Pocock, chair- man of the school building commit- tee, and. J. J. Kerr who was inspector -of the building operations. ' The program closed with the sing- ing of the; National Anthem, • '..fter -which supper was served. - A platform was erecled in the field •'back of the •school and during the ',evening dancing was enjoyed, in fact such a good time was had that the -committee was asked to hold anoth- er dance. • Heel Hugger Shoes Free • To the Lady or Gent selling the most Wingham Fall Fair membership -tickets, Greer's Shoe Store is giving " one pair of $7.50 Heel Hugger Shoes • Free. Make your entries with the secretary, W. J. Greer. Injured While Fishing Mr. S. H. Jacoby, a jewelry trav- eler from Toronto,. was fishing last Wednesday at the Wroxeter bridge and. he stumbled down the ,bank and • fractured his right knee -cap. He was taken to Wingham General Hospital where Dr. H. W. Colborne attended him. He will be confined to the Hos- pital here for another week. FOUR HURT IN CAR ACCIDENT While motoring in London last Friday afternoon three former Wing - barn ladies and Miss Margaret Mac- Lean of town, had the misfortune to have the car in which they were rid- ing hit by a truck, Mrs. W. Fryfogle of Detroit, who was driving had two ribs fractured and also suffered cuts and bruises and is still confined in 'Victoria Hospital, London, Mrs. A. n Fleming of Chatham, received sever- al had gashes, and was also 'bruised and was in the hospital for a couple of days. Mrs. Alex. Smith' of De- troit, received --a bad shaking up, while Miss Margaret 'MacLean received a nasty cut above the left ear, which took three stitches to close, she also suffered from bruises, 'rile car was proceeding along Yorke Ste London, behind another car which slipped on the Wet pavement, Mrs. Fryfogle turned to the Wroitg sift of the, road to avoid hitting this Car wheeher car Was strtick'by a trttek. GREENS FULL FOR BOWLING TOURNEY Thirty-two pairs took part in the Annual Tournament of Doubles on the local greens Labor Day. This was a full entry and as the weather was ideal and the greens were, in per- fect condition, the bowling was ex- ceptionally good, Entries from the following towns took part: Goderieh 7, Lucknow 3, Blyth 2, Kincardine 5, Listowel 1, Crediton 1, Owen Sound North i 2, Port Elgin 1, Seafoeth 1, Teeswater 1, Toronto 1, Wingharn 7, Three events were played with the following result: Trophy Event: L. Young and Tom Taylor of Goderich were first, second H. J. Buckley and Claire Hales, Port Elgin. Associa- tion event, 1st, H. Sherbondy and 0. Thompson, Wingham; 2ad B. Wilson and L. R„ Bell, Owen Sound North. Special Event, 1st, C. Armitage and J. Mason, Wingham; 2nd W. Mc - Whiter and Vic Urstadt, Owen Sound North, HURON SCHOOL FAIR DATES Carlow Currie's Corners St. Helens Belgrave Fordwich Grand Bend Sept. 12th Sept. 13th Sept. 15th Sept. 19th Sept. 20th Sept. 21st Suffered Stroke It is with regret we report that Mrs. C. N. Griffin suffered two strok- es on Thursday last. At the time of going to press Mrs. Griffin was rest- ing as well as could be ,expected. Her many friends wish her a, speedy re- covery. Returned from England Mr. George Redvers Allen,Cincin- natti, son of Mr. Robert Allen, who for the past several weeks had been in England and Scotland vacationing and studying modern art trends, was Z visitqr with his father over the week -end. Public Meeting A meeting of Public School sup- porters; will be held in the Town Hall in Wingham, on Wednesday, Sept. 20th, at 8 pan. W. H. Dawson, of Iroquois Falls, and the Rev. Gordon McPherson, of Listowel, will address the meeting. Every person interest- ed in our public schools is cordially invited. A Freak Egg Arthur Lawlor, Francis St., recent- ly brought an egg to this office that is considerable of a freak. It is three inches in length but instead of being eggeshaped it is small in • circumfer- ence and, tapers toward one end. We have had it displayed in the window at the office and many have •stopped to look it over and comment on its irregular shape. Won Second Prize at Teeswater *Teeswater Bowling Club held a Trebles Twilight' on Thursday even- ing. A local rink, W. A. Campbell, D. Rae and J. Mason won second, the prizes being bed -spreads. The win- ners were: first, F, Colwell, Kincar- dine, 3 wins 131us 36; second:J. Mas- on, Wingham, 3 wins plus 24; third, Mel. Donahue, Teeswater, 3 wins plus 11; fourth, Bert Ccarborough, Han- over, 3 wins plus 5. Tuesday's Game No Game • The third game in the finals of the Softball League between Supertest and Prudentials on Tuesday evening was, called in the, first half of the fifth inning on 'account of darkness. Supertest were leading 18 to 2 when - the game was called. Arrangements will have to be made to have these games start earlier, as it Was really too dark to play good ball' in the fourth inning of Tuesday's game. The date for lie next game had not been set as we go to press. Gar Wood Retains Trophy The Harmsworth ' Plaque, which symbolizes the world's speedboat championship, will remain in posses- sion of Gar Wood, Detroit, for, an- other year at feast. On Saturday he drove his boat, Miss America X to a victory over Miss Britain III driv- en by Hubert Scott -Paine. He won on Saturday by 3 miles, but it was a different story Labor Day whet he won by just 22 seconds. The races were over a thirty-five mile nautical course, The showing made by Scott - Paine in his smaller atid lighter boat, on Monday was marvelous andanext, Year with the experience ,gamdd in this year's races, he will be a most dan, erous oppenent, 77717"Irrltririrmr erreatagaeaaar'7;717 , , • „a. .; '1,, , With Which is Amalgamated The Gorrie Vidette and Wroxeter News. VVINGHAM, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 7th, 1933 NEW X-RAY EQL1IP- 1ENT LAUDED BY EXPERT Very Latest, Most Modern and Ef- ficient, Says Ernscliffe Musgrove Winghana General Hospital's new X -Ray Equipment is of high stand- ard, according; to Nurse Earnscliffe Musgrove, daughter of our veteran Postmaster, who ;has been specializ- ing in the X -Ray Department of 'a large Buffalo Hospital for a number of years. On her recent vacation Miss Mus- grove was taken to see the newly in- stalled equipment in our local Hos- pital, and had the opportunity of see- ing some of its work. With several years' experience and an intimate knowledge of X -Ray ;machines MisS 1Vlusgrove's very enthusiastic endors- ation of the recently purchased equip- ment fully vindicated the judgment of the committees of the Women's Aux- iliary and the Chamber of Commerce who made the purchase. It would appear that news of this splendid machine has spread rapidly in fife district for it has already been of valuable service in a large number of cases. Since a large snit, of money is ne- cessary to meet the purchase' price of this machine, the Chamber of Com- merce appeal to the public to gener- ously supprot such means as are tak- en to raise the funds. Statements wilt be issued in the press periodi- cally to show the progress made. Donations may be left at either of the local banks or at other places of business m.entioned elSewhere in . this Issue. Any organization or individual' wishing to assist the Chamber of Commerce and Women's Auxiliary in their worthy work in connection with the X -Ray Fund will please commun- icate with Herb Campbell, Chairman of the Fund. WEDDINGS Johnston - Barnard The home of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Barnard, Bluevale, was the scene of a very pretty wedding, Saturday, Sep- tember 2nd, when their elder daugh- ter, Ella Lavine, became the bride of Mr. Charles F. Johnston, sot of Mr., and Mrs. Richard Johnston, Blue - vale. The Rev. A. Valience Robb, pastor of the United Church, offic- iated. • The beide entered the living -room on the arm of her father and took her place before a beautiful floral bank to the strains of I.,ohengrin's Bridal Chorus, played by Mrs. C. Nethery, sister of the groom. The bride was gowned in a beau- tiful white silk georgette floor length dress and Carried a bouquet of But- terfly roses and. Baby's Breath. Lit- tle Miss Jean McLennan in pale yel- low organdie and carrying a basket of sweet peas made a very dainty flower girl. • During the signing of the register, Mr. Carl Johnston, cousin of the bride groom ,sang very acceptably, "1 Loire You Truly". A dainty luncheon was served by four friends of the bride, After which Mr. and Mrs. Johnston left on a mot- or trip to Niagara Falls, Hamilton and Toronto, The bride travelling in a wool crepe coat of Martinique brown with wolf trimmings, satin hat and dress with 'matching accessories. The bride wore the gift of the bride- groom, white gold ear rings. On their return they will reside on the groom's farm, near Bluevale. RonaldCowley, of Hamilton, ne- phew of Mr. and' Mrs. T. Fells, ran in open handicap 440 -yd. dash at C. N. E., Toronto, and made a wonder- ful showing, being first to gross the tape. Betty Taylor, a former local girl, now of Hamilton, won the lad- ies' 80 metre hurdle race. NEW STOMACH TREATMENT GETS QUICK RESULTS . It takes only. about 3 minutes for Bisma-Rex, the new, delicioua-tastiag antacid nowt:lel', to bring you relief from stornaoh agonies And the relief is lasting, too! Thousands are finding meev,ef.teeclein „fiecatat tjae slavery of and other stomach troub- les. McKibbon's R.exall Dreg Store has 13istna-Rex. Get a jar from them today! • • • .0•,;','''.,;-;44 • LOCAL MEN IN ALLAN-DUVAL CAR ACCIDENT About 9,15 Friday night Clayton Fryfogle was driving liis car about 4 miles south of Arthur on the Fergus road, A car was approaching with strong lights and blinded him so that he failed to notice a steam roller parked. on the road until he was too close to avoid hitting it. He swerv- ed his car but tot in tine to avoid an accident. With him in the car were three others, David Boyd, who was cut on the right side of, the face and his mouth hurt, but he, was brought home to Wingham; George Walker, was ta- ken to Di. McFarlane's Hospital at Arthur, he received a bad bump be- tween the shoulder blades and on Monday contracted pneumonia, pass- ing away about 4.30 that afternoon, Harry Fryfogle was not hurt and Clayton got off with a shaking up. The car. was badly damaged. „NOTICE , The adjourned meeting of the Ar- ena shareholders will meet in the Council Chambers on Thursday ev- ening this week, at 8 o'clock. Look At Your Label , The mailing list' was corrected up to and including Saturday, Sept. 2nd. Please look at your label and if there have been any errors or omissions notify this office at once. If you are in arrears your early remittance would be much appreciated. Dance At Alps Enjoyed About 60 couples were present for the dance held at the Alps Golf and Country Club on Friday night and that a good time was had by all was reported, The Blue Bird Orchestra from Walkerton supplied the music which was greatly appreciated. A de- lightful lunch was served by the lad- ies of the club. •'• Attention Men! On Monday, Sept', ifth we will have at our store a complete show- ing ,of the well-known Cambridge made -to -measure Clothing for Men and Young Men. 1VIr. MacKenzie, a graduate Clothes Stylist, will be in charge and we ilevite all thOse inter- ested in the best clothing to come in and see the New Fall Overcoatings and Suitings. Remember the date, Monday, Sept, lith. --King Bros. Bowled at Ottawa Two rinks of bowlers went to Ot- tawa last Friday. One rink, Art Wil- son, H. C. MacLean, Bert Porter and W. A. Miller, skip, played in the Provincial Championship. This rink represented Districts No. 9, 10, 11 and 12, having won in the competition held here and in Guelph. They were put out of the running by a Windsor rink who won the championship. The other rink, C. P. Smith, Andy Tay- lor, Rev. Pollock and Alex. Craw- ford, skip, •played in the Premier Henry Trophy and won second prize. UNITED CHURCH W. M. SOCIETY The September meeting of the Wo- man's Missionary Society of Wing - ham United Church was held in the schoolroom on Tuesday, Mrs. J. Wil- son presiding, while Mrs. Gowans and her group had charge of the program. Ihe devotions were taken by Mrs. Gemmill and Mrs. j. J. Moffatt, and the scripture by Mrs. W. WeIlwood. Mrs. Gowans conducted the ladies on an imaginary trip to all the foreign and home mission fields under the supervision of the W. M. S. of the United Church. The high lights of each field were mentioned and many anecdotes told. The whole trip pro- ved most interesting and instructive. Mrs. Gemmill then told of the begin- ning of the mission work in Trinidad and Mrs. VVellwood read a letter which had beet' received from Miss Wellwood in China. Mrs. Wm. Field spoke a few words in appretiation of two valued life members who have re- cently passed away, Mrs. Wtn. Well - wood,' the mother of our missionary in China, and Mrs, J. A. Morton who was a charter member of this auxil- iary. This was followed by a piano solo, "Safe in the Arms of Jesus", by Miss Tena,Reid, and a solo by little Donna Buchanan. Mrs. Leitilaw, a sitor to the meeting brought greet- ingsfrom the W. M. S. of St. And- rew's United Church, Myth. The meeting closed with prayer by Alts, WilSon, FOX FARM AIDS X-RAY FUND Generous Gift Acknoweldg.ed by Chamber of Commerce The beautiful Fox Fur now on dis- play at the Walker Store is the gift of the Allan-DuVal Fox Farm to the Chamber of Commerce in aid of the X -Ray Fund. Donations in aid of the fund are now being received by the Chamber of Commerce at Armitage's, The Hy- dro Shop, Williams' Restaurant, G. L. Baker's Express Office The Wal- ker Store, both local Banks, The Ad- vance -Times Office, King Bros. and Merkley's Garage. The generous gift of the Allan-DuVal Fox Farm is be- ing offered as a prize to donors to the fund, For each twenty-five cents ofa donation, a ticket will be given and at a date not yet named a draw will be made. The holder of the lucky ticket will receive the beautiful fox fur. Even without a prize the cause is sufficiently worthy to receive ready support from an appreciative public. The prize is being given as an ex- pression of gratitude of the Chamber of Commerce for the generous good- will accorded it on every opportunity by the citizens of Wingham and dis- trict. The thanks of every member is heartily accorded the Allan-DuVal Fox Farm who unreservedly endorse the using of their gift as a prize in the manner above described. OBITUARY George Walker This community was greviously shocked when word was received on Monday afternoon that George Wal- ker had passed away in Arthur Hos- pital. On Friday evening he was motoring with Clayton Fryfogle and about four miles south of Arthur the car collided with a steam roller; Mr. Walker was taken to Arthur Hospi- tal and was apparently making satis- factory progress until he developed pneumonia. He was a life-long resident of this locality, being born in the Township of Turnberry on June 12th, 1859. Three years ago he moved to Wing - ham and up until that tine fanned in this district. His wife, Catharine 13. Fulkinghorne, predeceased him one year ago. He leaves to mourn his loss three sons and two daughters, John at home, Mrs, R. Darby, Toronto; Mrs. D. McClennan, Grey township, Gord- on or Morris, and Normat on the homestead in Turnberry, also one brother, Joseph of Turnberry, and three sisters, Mrs. James Scott of Hamiota, Man., Mrs. J. Williams of Brussels, Mrs. James Hunter in Brit- ish 'Columbia. The funeral will be held from his late residence, North Street, Wing - ham, on Thursday afternoon, Sept, 7th at 2 o'clock. Rev. L. H. Currie, minister of the Wingham United Churchavill conduct the service. In- terment will take place in Wingham cemetery. To Speak in Local Churches • A representative of the Upper Can- ada Bible Society will speak in the different churches in town next Sun- day, and the following week a can- vass of the town will be made for this very worthy cause. Former Resident ;Stricken Blind Mr. Williant Constable, a former resident of Wingham, while serving a customer in the Robert Shripson Store Toronto, was suddenly strick- en blind recently. After being remov- ed to his home an eye specialist was called in, but according to latest re- ports he is no better. It is just a few weeks ago that his wife passed *away following an illness of over a year. Before leaving Wingham some eight, years ago Mr. Constable was employed by the Bell Factory. GRASS FIRE DOES LITTLE HARM On Thursday afternoori a grass fire on Arthur St., opposite Mr. Mundy's home burned a considerable stretch of grass before it was extinguished. The fire started near the corner and worked its way down the road- sidefor about 200 yin*, '''Bratithea' Of trees were ttsetto penitid the bitiff-' Tag vase- and it look about a half hone to get it under control, No damage resulted from the blaze, , MIDNIGHT RUN TO SAVE HORSE Some of the residents on John St. West had their slumbers disturbed about 2.30 Saturday morning when Alex. Fors'yth's horse got wedged be- tween the manger and the wall of I-Iammona's barn where it was stab- led. It was on its back with its feet in the air and pounding the side of the barn, Alex, was sent for and with the help of neighbors cut away the stall and freed the horse which was none the worse of this peculiar ex- perience. LOCAL AND PERSONAL See Lyceum Theatre ad. on page 8. Mr. Una!). Sherk of Brantford, was a visitor in town last week. Mr. Dave Robertson of Toronto, was a week -end visitor in town. Mrs. Isabella Ross has returned from a visit at, Sault Ste. Marie. Miss Blanche Irwin of Toronto, spent the holiday with friends here. Special Musical Comedy, "42nd Street" at Lyceum Theatre this week. Bud • Moffatt - is visiting with his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs., R. 3:Tin- dall. Cress Corn Sale—just rub on. No need to bathe or bind. At McKibbon's Drug Store. Mr, and Mrs. P. J. AlcI3rid.e of Ha- milton, visited the former's sister, Mrs. J. 3. Moffatt. Mr. Vic. Campbell of Detroit, vis- ited over the week -end at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Sutton. Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Wodehouse and family of Hamilton, visited at the home of Mr. and Mrs. G. N. Under- wood. Mr. and Mrs. Watt Fulton and dau- ghter, Ruth, also Mrs. Archie Bel - lance were guests at.the home of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Day, Morris. - Missea Ann and Flerence Barber reterned to Toronto on Monday, hay ing spent the slum-fler vacation with their mother, Mrs. Chas. Barber. Mr. Percy Goodyear .of „Severeign, Sask., has been visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. Goodyear, and his sister, Mrs. 0. Hazelgrove, later go- ing to the Chicago Fair. Messrs. jack McKibbon, Charlie McKibbon, R. S. Hetherington and W. McFadzeari attended the boat ra- ces between Miss Britain III and Miss America X on Monday. Mr. and Mrs. N. L. Brandon and family of St. Marys, also Mr. and Mrs. Grant Brandon and son of Lan- caster, Penn., spent -Labor day with Mr. and Mrs, W. G. M. Reid. Mrs. J. McKibbon has returned to town from her cottage at Kincardine, Miss Phylis Turner who has been visiting Mary Elizabeth for the past few weeks returned with them. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Day were in Harriston on Sunday attending the funeral of the latter's cousin, Bern- ard Pridharn, who was in the colision near Guelph, coming from the Exhi- bition. The Woman's Auxiliary to the General Hospital will hold the first meeting of the fall term in the coun- cil chatnber on Monday, Sept, 11th, at 3.45. A good attendance of the members is expected., Capt. W. J. Adams, accompanied by Rae Thompson motored to Detroit for the week -end to see the Harms- worth Boat Races. Alton Adams, who has been working on a boat out of Detroit returned with them. , Meat Specials at the Red Front Grocery—Wciners 15c lb., Bologna 15c lb., Macaroni and Cheese Loaf 18c lb., Boiled Hain, Roast Fork also Roast Pork with dressing 40; fresh Pork Sausage, small, 15c; Spare Ribs 2 lbs. 19; Tenderloins 30c lb. Mrs. (Dr.) Kirby of Portland, Ore- gon, and, her neice, Miss Josephine Kennedy, R.N., supervisor for district all north of French Riyer for the On- tario Government Welfare, have been visiting with Mrs. T. J. McLean for past few days. Miss Kennedy has had several years ' experience and deals with mother's allowance and other similar cases (Additional Locals on Page Four) Pertly Bank Report The Panty Bank Report for the months of May atid June showed 39 per cent. of the pupils in the local school deposited during this period. The total balance for the school at the end of Jtme was $2021.73 aS com- pared with $1887 on deposit the ,end of.june 1932. As school Opens this week it is a good time to start this thrift habit for the pupils for the coming year, Sabscriptions $2.00 Per Year BADLY INJURED IN CAR. ACCIDENT Harry Newell Jr. In Orangeville Ifospital Four young people from Wingham had a very bad ending to an enjoyable holiday, On Saturday, Harry Newell Jr., Stanley Vanstone, Beth I-Iolloway and Reta Forsythe motored to the Canadian National Exhibition at To. ronto, and on their return about 1.30' Tuesday morning the car crashed in- to a bridge about two miles south of Ora.ngeville. Harry was thrown a- gainst the windshield and was severe- ly cut about the face and neck, and was aleo badly bruised. He was tak- en to the Orangeville hospital and will not be able to leave until the end. of the week at best. The other oc- cupants of the car were very lucicy none of them being injured. Harry's father and mother and Jim Robinson went to Orangeville as soon as they received a phone call about 2.30 on Tuesday morning. On their return they brought the three who were un-, injured home home with them. The car was a total wreck. NOTICE The dates for the 1933 Chautauqua are only a short distance away and it is necessary to close the books for the 1932 account. A statement of the 1932 account will appears in the columns next week so if those who have not com- pleted payments of their 1932 guar- antee will do so by depositing it to the credit of the Chautauqua account at the Bank of Commerce or leaving it at the treasurer's office it will as- sist us in distributing the surplus and avoid the appearance of their names in the paper as delinquent in this res- pect, aa ,t. ' W. T. Booth, Treas. Cars Bumn Saturday Evening Saturday evening Garnet Baker bumped into a car as he was backing out of his drive way. The fender of his car was bent but no person was hurt. Queens Cafe Remodelled, Opening on Thursday For the past two weeks extensive alterations have been going on at the Queens Cafe, and on Thursday of this week will be re -opened under the new management of le E. Alacklam, for- merly of Seaforth. Who Can Remember? Fifty-two years ago Sept. 5th was a dark day in Wingharn. At that time forest fires were raging in :Mich- igan and the dense smoke was blown in thia direction to such an extent that from 2.30 in the afternoon until the following mornin,s,r it was almost like night. This condition extended from London to almost Owen Sound. Ashes from the fire covered the ground over this area and in Wing - ham in places were an inch deep. Attended Re -Union Every year a number of Winghara and former Wingham ladies hold a„ re -union so that the good times they had while living in Wingham will not be forgotten, This year they were the guests of Mrs. Robert King, To- ronto who entertained them over the week -end before last and the greater part of last week. Those who attend- ed from here were Mrs. H. C. Mae - Lean, Miss Margaret MacLean and Mrs. (Dr.) G. H. Ross, Mrs. W. Fry- fogle and Mrs. Alex. Smith of De-, troit, and Mrs, A. Fleming, Chatham were also guests. MANY FLEW WITH CAPT. GILLIES That many people of ,this district are air -minded was proven beyond a doubt on Saturday and Sunday, when Capt. Gillies flew his plane here. The charge was only 98c per ride, and this was made possible by the co-operation of the merchants who advertised in the Advance -Times last week. The plane was to fly all day Saturday, but due to motor trott. ble it took passengers up only Satur- day morning, but returned on Sun- day arid carried passengers all day. The parachtte jump by Barney Bris- tow should have taken place on Sat- urday afternoon, but had to be post- poned, and he did his stuff about 4.18 Sunday afternoon. • Mr., W. Joseph Headerson kindly donated a field on his farm to be used , for the f1ying