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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance Times, 1934-02-08, Page 8,/= AG'F EIGHT WINGHAM 4!t.DVANCE-TIMES Thursday, February 8, 1934 SHOW STARTS AT $ P.M. Thursday, Friday, Saturday, February 8th, 9th, 0 'EDNA MAE OLIVER GLORIA STUART -- PAUL ROULIEN •es erect To Be Alive" Also Taxi boys' Comedy — "Strange Innertube". and. FOX NEWS. RAISE MORE PULLETS FROM EVERY 100 CHICKS Bray Chicks are SAFE Chicks In a chick -rearing contest last year, with total of 50,000 from 45 different hatcheries, more than HALF the prize money went to Bray chicks lst, 3rd, 5th and 4several other prizes. That's a pretty good indication that Bray chicks are SAFE chicks to buy. Fewer losses. More pullets in the Fall. See the manager of our nearest branch hatchery. Ask him to show you how THIS year's Bray chicks are STILL FURTHER safeguard- ed against losses. By reducingyour losses, you increase your profits. Or write to head office for our FREE Booklet—"The Highway to Poultry Success in 1934". BRAY CHICK HATCHERY, 103 Clayburn Ave., St. Catharines, Ont. BROODER And OFFICE, H. W. CHARLESWORTH, CLINTON. Eight Breeds—Eighth Year, Blood -Testing --Sixth Year Government Approval-. BLUEVALE Eight New I.Nlembers for. Woman's Association. The Woman's. Association of the United Church . met on Thursday af- ternoon at the home of Mrs. Robert- son and Miss Fraser, and despite the stormy weather and bad roads there was a good attendance. The Vice President, Mrs. Arthur Shaw, presid- ed, opening the meeting with singing. Scripture reading and prayer by Mrs. (Rev.) Robb. The roll call was an- swered by each one repeating a verse of their favorite hymn. Eight new members were received into the soc- iety.- After the business, the hostess assisted by Mrs. Robert Shaw, served refreshments and a social hour was enjoyed. Miss McAllister' and Mrs. Finnegan of St, Augustine, spent the week -en with lair. and Mrs. Archie Messer. Miss Viola Mathers, of Morris," spent Sunday with her father, lir. T. Mathers. Rev. A. D. Hamilton, of Toronto, occupied the pulpit in Knox Presby- terian Church on Sunday, Relatives and friends who were in the village attending the funeral of the. late Mrs. Jarnes Aitcheson were; Mr. and .Mrs, Robert Aitcheson, Ken- neth and Miss Doris, of Ripley; Mr. and Mrs. ..ani Cl es a itor-tt Port J c t 8 Col- borne; Mr. and Mrs: Peter McEwen, Parry Sound; Earl Aitcheson; Hagers- ville; Mr. and Mrs. Will Abram and son, Ross, Morris; Mrs. Roger Oke and Mrs. John. Raby, Winglram, At the Open Literary Meeting of Wingham Hilig School Isabel Mc- Kinnon received the prize for taking. the highest standing in First Form during last year. Gerald Edmonds was awarded the medal for Junior Championship in' athletics, and Alba Mowbray also received a prize for athletics.' We congratulate these ,young students on their success. Miss Elsie Smith, of Tlrucefield spent the week -end visiting friends in the village. The Young People's Society of the Bluevale United Church has purchas- ed a piano for use in the school room. of the church,. GLENANNAN Mrs. Rae Little and nephew return- ed last week to Toronto after spend- ing a week with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Metcalfe. Mr. and Mrs, W. H. Marshal visit- ed Sunday with Belmore friends, Mr. and Mrs. Charles. Smith and Gerald, of Goderich, visited recently with the latter's sister, Mrs. Charles Janes. Miss Evelyn Lincoln returned home recently after spending some .time in Hamilton. d Mr. Stanley Keast visited Friday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Oar Stokes. MORRIS Mrs. Lewis Jewitt is qiute ill with the flu. We hope she may soon be back to her usual good health. Mr. Milton J, Smith still continues C quite ill; very little change in his con- 'dition. Mrs. Chas. Sotich is taking care of her father fa her incl mother, who are laid asideit w h the flu. Mr. Geo. Mathers and Mr. Mel- ville Mathers paid a flying visit on Sunday last to see their. cousin, Hen- ry Patterson, of Whitechurch, who is seriously ill with an attack of jaun- dice. Annual congregational meeting will be held in the school room of the 131uevale United Church on Thursday evening at 8 p.ni. A good attendance is 'requested. Miss Mae Coulter is back to school again having been hider the weather the past week. The Aitcheson . family, of Ripley, l TONICS and RE EDI ES For Horses Cattle and Pigs We carry a Complete Line of Dr. BeII's "Royal Purple" - Ixit.ernational No farm should be without a bottle of "Dr. Bell's Wonder Work" $1.00 a bottle "HOG MVIINEiRAL TONIC" recommended by the Agricult- ural Department forworms and: a mineral tonic for pigs. "HELLEBORE" or SABADILLA" 1 pound mixed with 5 lbs. Suphur snakes a good,insectide at a low price. "SODIUM FLOURZDE" at 35c lb. is also recommended, Sulphur, 5 lbs. 25e Saltpetre, 2 lbs. 25c Salts, 6lbs. 25c Soda Hypo, 1 lb ........, .........100 Cooper's Dry Kill ...... 75c pkge. Coopers Warble Fly Powder ... 0.00 lb. �----' NIMA CAPSULES` A - Sur Shot Capsules for Bots and Worms in Horses. Large size, 80e each $3.50 doz. Small size, 20e each 3240 doz. WE RECOMMEND D ALL'S, y.pT1 l,INARY REMEDIES. were guests of Mr, and Mrs. F. S. Edmonds on Monday, ,BELGRAVI The regular monthly meeting of the Belgrave Farmers' Club will be held at the home of C. W. Scott, .6th con. Wawanosh, on Tuesday .evening, Feb., 13th. Checker contest. Items of in- terest to farmers" will be discussed.: Please bring lunch. All are invited to these ineetings, Mrs, Louis Hayes and children of Ellyria, Ohio,' are visitors with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J, T. Brydges. Phyllis Wightman, daughter of Mr, and Mrs. Jas., Wightrttan, is slowly improving from pneumonia, Miss Cook, R,N., of Lucknow, is attending the patient, Mrs, R. Yule and Berne spent the week -end in Mitchell, We extend sympathy to Mrs. Gor- don Walsh in the death of her father Mr. A. Spiers, which took place on Sunday at the home of his daughter, Mrs. D. Denholm, near Blyth, ST. HELENS Miss Christine McFarlane is the guest of her sister, Mrs. Gordon Mc- Pherson. Mr, and Mrs. John Sparks and baby Eileen, of London, were recent Kish - ors with Mr. and Mrs. John Miller,; fylrs. Wm. McPherson, of Lucknow, spent a few days with her daughter, Mrs, Will 'Rutherford. Miss. Mary Jane Irwin is spending a Holiday at her home, while her .mo- ther, Mrs. Jas. Irwin, is a visitor with Mr. Wm, Woods. Mr. John McGuire is recovering from his recent fall. - Mr. Hans Rage who has been a vis- itor for some months with Mr. and Mrs. Jansen,. left on Tuesday to re- sume his work in Quebec. WHITECHURCH Mr. Leroy Stingel and Mariett have been in Dungannon for the,pas week with her mother, Mrs. John Sa vage, who is suffering from a sligh stroke. Mr. Stingel spent the week end there also. Mrs. Hardie Simpson and daughter 1 of Culross, spent last week, with her parents, Mr. and Mrs, Will Conn. It is of interest to know that Miss Catharine Ross, who had such a, seri- ous accident, underwent an operation in the Hospital on Saturday last and a quantity of pus and several splint- ers of bone were removed from the injured knee. Mr... Clarence McClenaghan is in Stratford this week as delegate from the Young People's Society of the •United Church, He will attend the Y. P. Conference to be held there from Tuesday to Friday for President, Mis- a t - illend Mr, David Farrier and Hector Mackay are both . under the doctor's s ease. Mr. Duncan Kennedy comnienced last Monday to .set his large incubat- or, and fills one compartment each Monday.Mr. Kenneth Weaver' is as- sisting him this spring,' Mr. Arthur Moore and Eddie are drawing logs from Mr. Ezra Wel1- w ood's to Lucknow mill. The stotiny weather and low tem- peratures of last week gave Many of the school• children in these districts .a few holiday until on Friday. the teams get through and broke the. roads. A sleigh -load of'young people from the boundary spent a pleasant even - nio on Monday�3 night at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Gaunt. ZUh, s .� Murray; Grac., lfur ay, N,, of Wal- ton spent a few day's last week with her sister, Mrs. John La e:none. Following a wood bee, cif last week tate, young people -of the 9th conces- Sion, spent a pleasant time on Mon- day at the.horne df Mr. and Mrs. T. Red Front Grocery CUT - RATE - PRICES Our Special* Good Till Feb. 14. Just compare ous prices with any advertisements. 'You will be convinced you save money here, Finest Selected Dates 2 Ib. 19e Cheese, Old' and Med,, ib.... 14c Flavoring Extract, all flavors 'Sc Vanilla, largest bottle .. 15c White Beans, 3 lb. for 9e McLaren's Jellies, 4 for 19c Gold Medal Coffee, 1 lb. tin 39e Iodine or Free 'Salt ,: 2 for 17c 26 oz. Jar Peanut Butter ... 25c 50c Genuine Corn Brooms .,, 39c Seedless Raisins • 2 ib, 28c Lipton or Red Rose Tea, Half pound for. 24c Glenwood Cherries 14c,, 2 for 27 Crosse and Blackwell Prepar- ed Mustard, 9 oz. 9c Keta Salmon 10c, 2 for 19c Chipso or Oxydol, . small, 2 for 17c Chips* or Oxydol, large 19c Soda Biscuits, bulk 1b, 12c Hemphill's Wheat Berries 23c Breakfast Cocoa, bulk, lb, 10c Clover Kist Creamery' Butter Select cream (made for us) lb. 28c Weston's Best A' forted Sand- wich Biscuits 30e for 23c lb. Headquarters for Coleman's Meats. We Keep Down the Upkeep. Phone 17. We Deliver. the High ,School pupils in the Town Halt on Thursday evening last, and we congratulate Mr. Milan Moore on winning the R. Vanstone"Scholarship prize of $104 for Upper School Math e matins and Science and also' c gratulate Iasi. Tom Wilson for wain -.1 missed one or more examinations). E. M. Kew, Teacher, ning the Judge. Holmes Scholarship of tE BELMO Miss AlmaAbramreturned to her work at London on Saturday. The Young People of the Presby- terian Church are to be congratulated on the success of theirskating party Friday evening, having as their guests Teeswater skaters, also ' the Belmoie United .Church, In all about eighty were in attedance. Jack Frost was the honored guest '.getting acquainted with old and young. After skating to. their heart's content all repaired to the Hall where a bountiful lunch was served, and no one was turned empty away, The Crolcinole Club will meet at Mrs, Casernore's Thursday evening. The . C,G,I.T, group met at the Manse Tuesday evening. Eleanor and Minnie Jeffrey enter- tairied the kiddies of the village to a weiner roast Tuesday evening. The February meeting of the Wo- men's Institute will be held at the Manse a week from Wednesday. Those in the clutches of the flu are, Irene Curie and M. Jeffray. • SCHOOL REPORT °S. S. No. 9, E. Wawanosh Firth Class—Donald Johnston 75%, Luella Kerr 62%, Edith Arbuckle 61 oda, Jr. IV—Ariel Johnston *68%, Len- ore Wellings '163%.' Jr. III—Howard Walker . *73%, Kenneth Johnston x'65%. Sr_ II—Louise Coultes *80%, Lloyd Shoebottom *67%. " First Class—Catherine Currie 81%, Lois Johnston 73%, Wilfred Walker 68%. Primer -June. Johnston, Jean Leav- er, Margaret Shoebottoan, Alvin Cur- rie, (Those ,narked with an asterisk. $5 for Mathematics, Mr. Andrew Ferric has taken up his abode .'with Mr. :and Mrs., Ben McCienaglian for the winter Months. Mr. Robert. Thompson is seriously. sionary and Christian Fellowshi1> s' . Wawa Miss Agnes Coultes of :r, a�t ars a Friday nosh, spent friday. with .Mrs. Lance Grain. Mr. Jas. Ross of Holyroodis visit- ing with his brother, Mr. Robt, J Ross. A huge pile of wood for the eircu- tar saw, has been piled, across the road from Mr. John Simpson's for him. Mt. John..Purdon had the con- tract of getting it out of Mr. Antos Cornelius' bush. Miss Lorne McClenaghart left on 'Saturday to stay at the home of her elide, Mr. Harry McClenaghan of flelgrave. Mrs. Campbell is suffering from fall, and -has gone to the home of her daughter, Mrs. George Coulter. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Henderson and Eileen and, Ivan, of Paramount, spent Sunday with her retailer, Mrs. James MacGregor. The "At Home" put on in the; In- stitute Hall on Friday 'evening by the ladies of the Institute, 'was well pat- ronized, and. almost all the Institute families were represented, The pro- gram was in charge of the men of the households and was an excellent one, surprising many of the.audience by the latent:ability .displayed; in reading, song and humorous stories on married life. Each number was heartily encored and all good-natur- edly returned again. Mr.' Lance Grain male a very genial clrairrnan'for the evening, Lunch was served and the young folks danced until closing time. This Friday evening the Institute are holding their annual open meeting, a debate is in the process of prepara- tion' -and a good program will be as- sured, All are invited to attend, Many around this'community 'are pleased to see the smoke belcltitig again from the flue of the old 'Cottle' MIL Mr. John Gaunt, with his help- er, Mr. Bailey, from the Emerald Isle, is putting the machinery in shape and commencing to make shingles. Don't forget the Service for the World's Day of Prayer, which is to he held in the United Church on Fri- day, Feb 16th. We are sorry to hear of the very serious illness of Mr. Remy Patter- son.i ootors hold out very little hope for his. recovery, Quite a number fromthislocality attended the open literary tnoeting. of Convenors. HERE AND THERE AROUND LUCKNOW Mr. and Mrs. Osccar Hodgens and babe, of Kinlough, spent. Friday last -vital' Mr. and Mrs, Jack 'Thompson of Lucknow, Mr, Harold and Sidney Gardner of Zion, visited on Thursday -with Mr. and Mrs. Mark Gardner of 'Rapid City, Orange dance To -night, Lucknow Orange Hall. A large representation of Orange- men from L.O.L. 428 attended the West Bruce County Lodge in Ripley on Tuesday. A few of the local boys gave a dance in the Orange Hall last 'Fri- day evening to over a hundred invit- ed guests. The evening was enjoyed by all. .The ladies served lunch, MalICRUNIMUNIENEVIMIGIUMENDINIEN Registered. . 1ue trd Dia owls First "Class Watch Repairing C. N. R. Watch Inspector. W tilAjWSH, THE JJ4,IIWEL1Yull S. S. No. 8. Pupils were examined in Reading; Writing, History, Literature, Spell- .trg:.. Sr. IV—Margaret McMichael 71, Zena Armstrong 70, Billie Elliott 61, Jr. IV—Mary Sinnamon 57. Sr. III—Grace Hogg 70, Reatha Sinnamon 69, Melba Radford 67, Lloyd Elliott 54. Jr. III—Verda Armstrong 83, Hel- en Walker 72, Dorothy Elliott 70, Pears Walker 67. II—Helen McMichael 83, Joe Wal- ker 66. I—Marjorie Simla/non, Jean Baker. Sr. Pr, ---Emma •vValker. Jr.' Pr.—Billie Foxton. Gladys A, Ireland, Teacher. DONNYBROOK The Sacrament of the Lord's Sup- per was observed in Donnybrook Church last`S,unclay. The Y. P. S. will meet on Friday evening of this week. It is expected. that Mr. Oliver Anderson, of Auburn, will give.the address. The congregational' meeting and W.M.S. meeting will be held on Fri- day afternoon in the basement of the church. Miss Verna Chamney has . received' word that her application to Stratford Hospital has been accepted and she will enter on probation on March 1st. COUNCIL HOLD LENGTHY SESSION (Continued from Page. One) Council decided that no action be ta\-.. ken. Mr. A. Cosens was present and ad- dressed the Council on the subject of paying rentsas direct relief. He pre- sented •a statement in respect to pro- perty of which he is agent and show- ed how arreatls; of rents had accumu- lated and he thought` the Council should provide assistance. The mat- ter was discussed by Council and it was finally agreed that no action be taken, Mr, Frank Sturdy and Mr. Good- year were a deleg''ation addressed the Council on the matter of raising the license fee for sale of cigarettes and tobacco. They claimed there was considerable unfair competition in their business. Coun. Bishop gave notice of mo- tion that at the next regular meeting of the Council he would introduce an amendment to the cigarette by-law. The Auditor's Report was present- ed by Coun, +,l.licrtt Chairman of the Finance 'Committee, Moved by Coun. Elliott, seconded by Coun. Bishop, "that the rejrort of the Auditors be accepted and that the usual 200 Copies of the abstracts be printed,"—Carried. Mr. A. H. Musgrove, one of the Auditors, was present, and was invit- ed by His Worship to address the Cottntil, Mr, Musgrove explained some features of the Report and con- gratulated the Council on the fact that all 1930 taxes were paid hi full and only a small balance of 1931 fax- es remained unpaid. He touched on the .fact that some debentures of oth- tVa er municipalities held by various fonds as investments, had been defaulted in respect to interest, , he thought they would come out all right in the end, Two Hydro debentures were matured and paid off during the year and the saving to the Hydro would amount to $2416.96. 1 -Xis Worship expressed the thanks of the Council to Mr. Muses, grov'e for attending the meeting. The Finance Committee, reported a number of accounts properly certified and recommended payment,' llfoved by Coun. Elliott, seconded by Coun. Bishop, "that the report' of the Finance Committee be adopted as read,"—Carried, . Coun. Geddes reported for the Pro- perty Committee that the stove in the basement, of the Town Hall had given out incl the Committee had found it necessary to secure another at once. He also stated that a supply of wood had been secured, The matter of pur- chasing more wood for direct relief was left with the Property Commit- tee. , Colin, Wilkinson reported for, the Fire 'Committee that one fire had oc- curred, at Mrs. McCoy's house, on Alfred Street, Very little damage had been clone. The siren had been frozen up due to rain freezing on it, but this had been attended to and it was in good operating condition again. Coun, Baker reported for the Street Committee that the,,usual winter work was being carried out. The matter of securing an additional snow plough was brought up but the price was con- sidered as high for the present; and no action was taken. Coln. Baker re- ported that snow piles had been re- moved from the Main street by using Relief labor. Reeve Davidson reported on his at- tendance at County Council . and ex- plained a number of items which had been dealt with. He also reported that when letters and telegrams carne from the Government in respect to sending ten men to Burleigh Falls work camp, the Executive Committee held a meet- ing and it was agreed to send ten sin- gle men ingle.men from Town provided the cost would not exceed $100. The cost had been about $87.00 and the Chamber of Commerce had agreed to donate $25 toward this. Members of Council ask- it ed questions of. the Reeve and he ex- plained that the Blue Water Highway vas discussed and the County Coun- cil had decided to recommend that it be taken over as a Provincial High- way. The matter of having some work done on Highway No. 4 was discuss; ed. Moved by Coun. Bishop, seconded by Coun. Wilkinson, "that the De- artment of Public Highways be .pe- itioned to keep Highway No. 4 open rom Clinton north in the winter time and that all possible work be done on his Highway during 1934:" -Carried. Coun. • Bishop inquired as to the onditions under which 'an - outside utcher was permitted to come into own to seal meat. This P tr s was ex lain- . d and discussion followed by Coun- cil. Coun.' Bishop gave. notice of mo- tion that he w"buld move an amend- ment to the meat by-laws of the town at. the next regular meeting. The Clerk was instructed to obtain furth- er information before the next meet- ing. A suggestion front Mr. R. A. Cur- rie was presented to Council He re- quested that the . gates at the Cem- etery be widened, the road approach- ing the Cemetery widened and snow fences r e s erected. Discussion by Coun- cil followed, Moved by Coun. Wilkinson, second- ed by Conn. Bishop, "that the Chu etery Committee look into the matter and report at the next meeting." Carried. Another suggestion was Laid before the Council hirespect to inviting the Council of the Township of Turnber- ry to meet in the Town Hall here. Moved by Reeve Davidson, second - 1) t t c b T e FEBRUARY Is Still A Winter Month. How are your stocks of Un derwear? If low, you'll never have a better time than right now to renew your .needs—even if you buy for next winter. • .,0 %week The are presen to.bet and all next Underwear Days at King's and we urge you to come, see and buy your immediate or future requirements, - Women's Underwear Vests,. Bloomers, Panties, Combinations, 50c, 75c, 89c, $1.19, $L65. Children's Underwear 44c 60c -- 98c Men's Underwear $1.o0, $1.39,$1.85,2.49 Separate Garments n bin- P and Combin- ations. , For Your Information Replacement prices not only will be higher but in many cases are higher right to -day. Certain- ly it's to your advantage to buy now at the lower ,price levels. Good Stockings - Warm Gloves You need them now when snow is deep and temperaturre low. We have Extra Values in Cashmere and Fine Wools, ribbed or plain. 50e, .65c, 89c, $1.19 and $1.25. . Reduced Prices on All Women's,' Misses' and Girls' Coats. Men -- Buy. Overcoats and the larger sizes in suits (40 to 46) at re- duced prices. Boys' Overcoats, Mackinaws, and Men's Leather Coats ail Less 20%. We have Spring ' Prints, Broadcloths, Drapery and Cov- ering Chintzes, Quiltings, all ready for your February, sewing. Yarns! Yarns! Yarns! Ladies, are you knitting? If not, you are missing much pleasurable employment. Then there is a deal of personal pride in being able to make attractive Cushions, .Afghans, Sweaters, Bed Jackets, Sox, Scarfs and the many other attractive articles for gifts or the home. Free Knitting Information or beginners. Just inquire. King Bros. ed by Coun, Baker, "that the CIerk be instructed to write a letter to the Reeve of Turnberry Township' invit- ing the Turnberry Township Gouneil to rneetin the Town Hall, Wingham." —Carried. His Worship Mayor Hanna report- ed on his attendance at the Conven- tion of the Ontario Municipal Elec- tric Association last week. He gave an outline of the work carried on at the meeting, and he thought .that the meeting would have a good effect, as numerous matters of importance were discussed. The Clerk- presented a list of ar- rears of taxes. This was read in de- tail aid Council itistructed'`that the usual notices be sent ottt and that all business taxes must be paid up at, once. The meeting- then adjourned, Bett'r Grade Shirts on Sale FORSYTH SHIRTS ARE THE BEST This week We offer Low Prices on Fine SiIk Broadcloths, reg. $3.50, sale , . , .. , .. , . $2.49 Stripe Broadcloths, reg. $2.50, sale . , $1.89 Plain White and f' agcy Broadcloth, reg. °$1.95: sale , ... ..........$1.65 Collar Attached Broadcloths, reg. $1.55 l � � sae .. $1.00,' Every Shirt Ball sizes and guaranteed fast color, ann. C�.