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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance Times, 1933-11-09, Page 5Thursday, Nerve er 9, 1933 ry Furniture and Funeral Service L. N. Hu'nkiu Licensed Embalnier and Funeral Director Day Phone 117. Night Phone 109 losmoopearaimesasianummom NORTHERN MAY AF- FILIATE WITH. O.H.A. E. L. Buckley, Southampton, was elected . president of the Northern Hockey League at a meeting held at Palmerston last, week. There was considerable, discussion regarding affiliation with the Ontar- io Hockey Association,' and Mr. l3uck- ley was appointed a delegate to the annual meeting of the O. H. A. Affiliation with,the Canadian Ama- teur Hockey .Association was also discussed, and' this will ,be further dealt with by the president immed- iately following that of the O. H. A, Teams ..wishing to enter are asked to• send their entries in as soon as possible to the Secretary, C. B. Mc- Kenzie, with the Entry Fee of. $5.00 payable to the Treasurer F. Edwards, Palmerston, not later than December 1st. HIGH SCHOOL , LITERARY MEETS The first meeting of the Literary Society was held in the Assembly, Hall of. the : High School on Friday afternoon. The meeting opened with the sing- ing of "0 Canada" by all the stu- dents. Following this the . minutes and constitution, were' read by the se- cretary. Inaugural addresses were given by the President, Alton Adams, the 1st vice, Jean Lane, the Secretary, Mary Robertson, and the Marshall, 13111 Cruikslianks. The other officers are as follows: Treas.-Murray Rae. Prophet—Frances Currie. Press Reporters June Buchanan, Jack Pollock. Amu Representatives: Dobie,. Y. Thompson. IV—D: Plater, G. King. III—I+, Higgins, E. (tstttts, II—'P,, Brown, J, W.•Ell:}rett IA—D. McLean, G, Edtuonds,; I13—A, Gillespie, R. Murray, The following programme was en-, acted: piano solo "Heather Bells" by Tena Reid, Form I11; a recitation "An Obliging Little Sister" by 112ar- garet Coulter,Form I; a reading from Stephen Leacock's "Boarding House Geometry" by I :ie>•Bibby,: Form III. The whole school, led by 'the Glee Club, joined in the singing of the two old favorites "Southern . Memor- ies" and "Reuben and Rachel." The Journal was read by Jack Pollock, and its staff for the coming year an- nounced. They are; Joint Editpi;s—JLtiie, Buchanan, Jack Pollock Managing Editor= -Bernice Blake. Art Editor -Edna Jenkins. News Editor—Hazel Arinstrong. Assist. News Editor—Elgin Coutts, Art Staff—F. Currie, M. Fry, C. McKay. • News Staff—J: ;McGill, I. Habkirk,. P. Biggs, J. Tervitt, Assist. to Managing Editor -J. Campbell: Mr.:Brackenbury offered the critic's remarks, and the Meeting' closed with the singing of "God Save. the King." SCHOOL REPORT. S. S. No. 6 Turnberry Honours 75%' Pass6O% V—Lloyd Wilson 85. Sr. IV=Bruce MacLean 76. Sr. III—Mary ; King 84, Vivian MacLean 83, Joseph Moir 72, Russel; Holmes 67, Willie McCormick' 64, Mary Tervit 61. Sr. II—Jean McKague '75, Edwin Chandler 67. I—Perrie Holmes 83, James Moir Pr.—Billie King 94. V. McLaughlin, Teacher MORRIS Mrs. Alex. MacEwen is` spending a few" days in St. George, the guest of Mr. and Mrs. E. Tamanus. Mrs, M� Willits of Belmore, spent the week -end with Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Day. Mr. and Mrs. D. Jaeklin- spent Sun- day at,,the home of, Mr, and Mrs, C. Goll. Mr, and Mrs, Robt.' Colley spent Sunday at Ma,•. John A.brahani's,'.. "l1lr; J{Lat�el l3ai d. of Blytha spent a few days at ti'ie, lioin.e of Mr. and Mrs, J. 0, Cascmore. W. O. CONSERVATIVES TO MEET DEC. 7th Premiers Bennett and Henry to Speak, Premier Bennett will be the chief speaker at the lOtla annual cbnven- tion of the Western Ontario Conser- vative Association to be held•in Lon- don on Thursday, 'December 7. .Ar- rangements' for the.` meeting were completed at an executive meeting of the association held last week, and definite word has now been received from Mr. Bennett that he willbe able to be present. ' Hon. G, S. Hen- ry, who is leaving for a holiday on November 10, will be back in time to attend the meeting: BORN TOFTING—In the Wingham, Gener- al Hospital, on Monday, November 6th, 1933, to Mr. and Mrs, Chris. Tofting, Wingham, a daughter. ,HISLOP — In Wingham General Hospital, on Monday, Nov. 6th, 1933, to Mr. and' Mrs. H. L. His- lop, Teeswater, a son. COOK—In Wingham General Hospi- tal, on Monday, October 30th, 1933, to Mr. and Mrs, Chas. Cook, Luck - now, a daughter. WHITECHURCH Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Mackay of Brussels were visiting on Thursday With Mr. and Mrs. Walter Lott, prior to leaving to spend the winter in To- ronto with their son, Mr. Chester Coulter left last Wed- nesday to work on the farm of Dr. Moir of Hensall for the next two months. Mr. John Mowbray purchased' the house east of Mr. John Simpson's home and is having it re -shingled and fixed up. Mr. Robt. Mowbray is do- ing the work. Mr. Scott Paterson who has been 41, Ai ilk a) -col...) rpt 70kala Full Sailed and Zestful. b. 25C jelZeil‘feRil No matter bow frnr n toffee you buy, Hf It's kept too tog alter roasting and grinding it ran be utterly rained, awl wilt not even rompare.wllb on Inferior blend chat bas teem fretbly roared and Jreslty ground. FRESH COFFEE, both In the roast and Si the grind, is of utmost importance. Our blends arc the result of years of ex. p`ri`nt and development, nd unbiaed. Cope*t tests have repeatedly proven their superiority. WE START RIGHT With the right blends. we mat the next Important requirement by roas,ng daily .. and each of our stores is equipped with the latest electric toga mill, so that every pound of coEee we sen is FRESHLY GROUND. Yon get toffee tbati /ember . toffee (bet 8. better .. .. toffee tboI i, CUSTOM GROUND to suit your Mdt• vbinal melted of mabiag.. 11 Mid ,and Mellow It:. ,. 35C 5a OW: the frrlce you pay .. r . it's Abe coffee you litrethat cottnit. .e Smooth and Flavourful H. 29 ilteal'en ate via d doe e Pork & deans White Bens Rinso Prunes HEINZ READY COOKED Spaghetti 2 Large 3sc Tins C 'lain. Med10 Large Pkg. AYLMER No. 2 Tins ®RIII�tflHRfllll!®NrN�NlN9811•IIIiVi�4riV� WHERE. CODUNTS SOLER Guaranteed Electric La ps Carton $ ,40 of Six 25, 40 and 60 Watt Fry's NNI0IIIII®IIIIMINN®IIIINNIIIMIIII a c 1 1 Lemon and Orange PEEL - - lb. 234 BOVRIL - 1 -oz. Bot. 220 1 MINCEMEAT 2 lbs. 2S0 BRAZIL NUTS - ib. 1S¢ This 21 C Hand Picked 4 Large, Mea y Clover Leaf SALMON - lb. Tin 21.9.0 Velveeta CHEESE %-lb. Pkg. 140 Maple Leaf MATCHES Boxes 250 Heine BEANS - 8 -oz. Thi 946 GILLETT'S LYE - 2 Tins 23i Casii and 'Carry AYLMER CATSUP -Bot. 10i TABLE FIGS - Ib. led rba. LUX FLA ES Large Pkg` Sinall`Pkg.. • STOR DOMINION Cip. IADA'S LAiRG1FST RETAIL GROCERS A u THE WIN HAM ADVANCE -TIMES FEELS: 5Q LRS. SLIMMER After Losing Only 5 Lbs. • "I started taking Kruschen Salts a month ago,". a young' woman writes. "I have lost 45 lbs: weight, and I feel as if I have lost • 50 lbs; I am full of vigor, whereas before I was listless and worried over little ;things,' But if my troubles were doubled, they would not worry me to -day -thanks to Krusclien,"--(Miss) V.'2. Here's the recipe that banishes fat -take one-half teaspoon of Kruschen Salts in a glass of hot water before breakfast. Be sure and do this every morning, for "It's` the daily dose that takes off the fat." When you. take Kruschen daily .it means that every particle of poisonous waste' matter and harmful acids and gases are expelled from the system.. Modify, yojr diet, ,andtake gentle exercise. The stomach, liver, kidneys and bowels are 'tuned up, and the pure, fresh blood containing thesesix salts is carried to every part of the body. 'Then follows (`that Kruschen feeling" of energetic health and ac- tivity that is reflected in bright eyes, clear skin, cheerful and charming fig - tire. in Detroitfor the past few months,: is now visiting with his father, Mr. F. 'Mc1K. Paterson. Miss Ruby Reid of Ashfield, spent last week with her aunt, lvlrs. W. R. Farrier. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Caslick, of Cul- ross, visited last Thursday with Mr, and. Mrs, John Falconer. Mrs. Jas. Cornelius, Mr. and Mrs. Athos Cornelius visited on Sunday at the home of the. former's neice, Mrs. Matthew Shackleton of Crewe, Miss Nellie McGee returned from London one day last week. Miss`Agatha Coultes, R.N., Fergus, is recuperating at the home of her parents, Mr. and Ivirs. Robt. Coultes, of E. Wawanosh. Mr. Kenneth Weaver and, Mr. A. Cornelius were fortunate enough to get wild geese on Friday morning, at the river. Great flocks of these Can- nada Geese are passing overhead these days. Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Kirk of • Sea - forth, spent Thursday at the home of their daughter, Mrs. J. D. Beecroft. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Walker re- turned from their `honeymoon trip on Friday last. . . IVirs. Clarence Cox and her sister, Mrs. Manning, of Belgrave, left on Saturday to spend -the week -end with relatives in Toronto, A very successful W.M.S. tea was held at the home of Mrs. McBrien an Wednesday last, the ladies spent the afternoon in sewing blocks for a quilt, and a very successful Mission Band Social was held in the United Church .basement on Friday evening. After a good program, all took part in games, lunch of sandwiches and pie, was served and a good time was enjoyed by all. Miss Bertha Mackay of Stratford, spent the week -end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Hector Mackay. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Gillespie and family, who have resided at Holyroocl Taverns were built along all the for the past few as nths, returned to Government roads, probably for the their home here last week. Mrs. Jno. Gillespie is still under the doctor's care. Mr, anal Mrs. Roy McGee of Wing- on all the principal highways in nay ham, and Mr. and Mrs. Root. flow childhood. I remember such an old bray and family, spent Sunday at the home of Mrs. A. Emerson. Mrs. Jas. Paterson of Turnberry, formerly Susan Wade, passed away on Saturday at her home, after a short illness from pneumonia. Her many—friends in this community ex- tend sympathy to the bereaved fam- ily. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas and two. chidlren, of Essex, spent the week- end with her aunt, Mrs. Phippen of Wingham, and motored out to White- church on Sunday to hear their old pastor, Rev. T. C. Wilkinson. The regular monthly meeting of the Women's Institute will be held in the Institute Hall on Friday at 2.30 p.m. All the ladies of the com- inanity are cordially invited to at- tend. Mr, and Mrs. Hardie Simpson and family, of Culross, visited on Sunday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Will Conn. „ The young people of the commun- ity were busy last Tuesday evening playing Hallowe'en tricks. r The Young People of Chalmer's Church held a very successful Hal- lowe'en Social in the church basement on Monday evening last week, After the program all took part in a Bird RMINISCENCES Of An Old Timer. Mr. C. Piaxton, of Prince Albert,- Saslea has written' .of the early days„ Wingham. This 'sh llnld prove ht..' Wresting reading for all older i esi- dents and equally interesting to those who do not know the early history. of this twon, The story is quite a lengthy one and will be published by instalments, the first of which fol- lows. "Distant fields are fair to view." Perhaps that is why •after over fifty years ti.y Heart turns with longing to the little town on . the banks of the dear Maitland River that I knew so well in thelong ago., Thro' the kindness of a friend some views ' of Wingham have recently Come into my possession. In looking over them memory carries me back many years to a very happy child- hood spent in that beautiful village. My recollections are supplemented by old letters written by my mother to relatives in England. It is 'seventy years since my par- ents, leaving the railroad at Clinton, journeyed under a pouring rain over. roads oozing mud, thro' the back- woods, to Wingharn—Land of Prom- ise. The name given to it at first by an English surveyor was Windham, bud later, when it was found that there was another post office of that naive, it was changed to Winghain, perhaps after Lord Wingham, or it may have been after the village of that name in, thesouth of England where old Ro- man ruins have been found. The original townsite was surveyed long before 1860 along both sides of the main river where Lower Wing - ham stood, the Market Square or Vic- toria Square as it was sometimes called being one block west of Helena St. No doubt the English surveyors of nearly a hundred years ago, had visions of timber and other products being taken down the Maitland to the Port of Goderich on Lake Huron, but Canadian Railways were built too swiftly to allow that vision to mat- erialize. The two thousand acres, which had been reserved by the goverment for the townsite, because of its wonderful water facilities so necessary to indus- tries in the middle of the last cen- tury, was surveyed into acre, 6 acre and 10 acre lots.-Altho' it had been surveyed so long before, the land was not thrown open for sale until 1860. I do not know the 'dateof the making of the Gravel Road from Clinton thro' Wingham and Teeswater on North to Gerogian Bay, but it must have ex- isted in 1863. I think that Foley's Tavern on the Gravel Road was the beginning of Lipper Wingham. In 1863 my mother writes, "There is another village start- ing half a anile away." This part was for years called Upper Town. In the early days there was considerable ri- valry between Upper and Lower Wingham when the names "Rowdy GET YOUR inter1 uirerne its "AT THE HUB" SHIRTS Doeskin Shirts, the right shirt for winter wear 98c and $1,39 Work Shirts, Blue Chambray and Khaki 69e, 79c, 89c and 98c UNDERWEAR Men's wool ribbed Shirts and Drawers, • Combinations, wool ribbed Penman's All Wool Shirts and Drawers Penman's All Wool Combinations Penman's; Fleece Lined Shirts arid,,.Drawers Penman's Combinations, Fleece Lined Penman's Merino Shirts and Drawers Penman's Merino Combinations Each 95p $1..69 $1.29 82.19 each .79c' $1.39 Each 79c $1.39 SPECIAL — SPECIAL Penman's. 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The timbers all having been framed ready to put together, one goes around and invites one's neighbors to come and help, They are always very willing to do so and indeed, feel hurt. if one passes them by. The day of our raising we had over sixty men so you may im- agine the women folk were- busy pro- viding meals for theaii all. As soots as the fraise is put together sides are chosen and the men being equally di vided—each side tinder command of a captain—there is a race to see which side can put on their rafters first. You may be sure there is some heavy lifting when the -plates, that is, the timbers upon which the low end of the rafters rest, have to be lifted 28 feet high. without the aid . of machin ery and being as ours were about a feat square and fifty-four feet long:" benefit of those who labored on them, and their ruins and the ruins of the old toll gates were to be found ruin on the road 'to Lucknow—it had been a flourishing inn in its day, but a traveller disappearing, there, food play was suspected. The place was avoided and finally abandoned to de- cay. The last toll gate in the neigh- borhood was near Belgrave kept by atollman named Knox. I can remem- ber my father paying toll there when we drove to Clinton or Goderich when 1 was very young, in the six tids. In the autumn of '63 my father bought a lot on Helena Street next to the river and apposite Peter Fish- er's Grist Mill for which. he paid $150 entering into a bond to erect build- ings within 18 months or forfeit the land (I believe the vendor was Ar- chie Fisher). It was covered with• trees at the time. A house was built at a cost of $5000 and we moved into it Jan. 18, 1865, but I can remember my brothers and I playing "I aim the .king of the castle" on stumps in our kitchen garden in the sumemr of '67 and how indignant we were when our last stump or 'castle' was burnt.— There un t. There reie no stump pullers ia those days.• To give an idea of how the pioneers built their houses I will quote from a letter of trey father to his sisters., Naming 'contest. Lunch was served "'We have been very busy having the and a social time enjoyed, Mr. and Mrs, Duncan Kennedy motored to Ctesley on Sunday and spent the day with Mr. and Mrs, F. Stanley, Master Donald Martin 'las been very ill for the past week. Mr. Gordon Godkin of Wingham, is busy cutting wood in these •parts. Mrs, Rice left Iast week to spend the winter with relatives at Holntes- ville. Mr. and Mr's. Ezra Wellwood took het' there on Thursday. frame of our house ptit together, It is forty feet wide by fifty-four feet long (This building was a store and dwelling) having a stone cellar, ileo size of the whole building, divided in the centre by a stone wall about two feet thick. It is a two-storey building, from the ground to the eav- es being twenty-eight feet and to the peak forty feet. Thecellar walls are three f of stone, two feet thick and l re feet above the ground. Above that it will be of wood and stucco. There are In the original survey the Market u Square was west of our leo s•e -along lon g the river,—This Square 'became the Township Agricultural groundsin the '70's. In 1866 my brothers and I took itr our daily wall: in the Square which was thickly wooded with maple, ash, elm and birch almost to our lot, while low hawthorn trees grew along the river bank, I remember well the wild flowers • that grew in those shady woods: may -flowers, wood violets, White anemones, red and white tril- liums and Dutchman's breeches or as we called thein, lady's slippers, while in the shelter of fallen trees maiden Itaif and other ferns grew in profu sion. What delighted us almost snore than the flowerswere the birds that flew:frona -their nests in the grass as we wandered along. Tleantiful green turf sloped from the hawthorns to the stream. 'On the opposite ar• south side of the river the forest primeval still grew to the water's edge. The river was a constant source of joy to us children We fished under the bridge, waded in ,`te shallows and searched the Pebbly shore for crab's claws, clam shells and pretty pebbles, or, stretchedaon the bridge with our - heads over the edge, vee watc:lted the trout or chub hovering over their The fishes' nests, shaped 'like a plaque; were, beautifully foamed of small stones of uniform size laid in regular tiers 'from centre to circum- ference. On summer nights the ripple and wash of the river lulled us to sleep. In winter the grist mill ran: day and night except Sunday, and I re- member that I used to waken at mid- night on Saturday when the click, clack of the iiiill ceased. I am told that the trees are all gone, the river has dwindled and its, former glory departed. The early Canadians were a ulitarian people who did not realize the loveliness of their woods with their beautiful shades of green in the summer and their glor ious autumn tints in the fall, till the trees were gone, nor did they under- stand that the trees conserved their beautiful streams by sheltering the land from drying winds and scorch- ing suns. 'I'o thein trees meant lum- ber and cord-Wood—these brought money, so, down went the trees and nothing was done to replace them for the generations to follow. (Continued Next Week) e A dealer in South Germany has been arrested for selling cheese which' was considered not fit for human con- sumption because— (a) Rats had gnawed it; .(b) Some of the holes had been filled svith cement, and (c) It was rotted. , ae ,> Othertvisc; say Reuters Munich correspondent, "the cheese was all right." anitaermantsbreciMmednOomilmiald*trateinvintomminfiwukramdlowsrltuseaOranow We collect accounts, notes, wag- es, anywhere. 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