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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance Times, 1934-05-03, Page 1tt With Which is Amalgamated The'Gorrie 'Vidette and Wrrox er •News. tingle Copies Five Cents DOLLAR DAYS DRAW CROWDS Business Brisk in Wingham on Twin Dollar Days. All roads led to Wingham on.Fri- day and Saturday when the merchants of town held, their big selling event; Twin Dollar Days. Wingham }is the logical shopping centre for this dis- trict and, judging by the many who attended this great event the public areconscious of this fact. There is no: •town in Ontario that has . stores which carry such a fine assortment of merchandise as do the Wingham stores. Thirty-five dollars in prises were given by the merchants, 18 prizes in all, and an eager crowd were on hand at the Advance -Times office when the draw ryas made. Prize -Winners: lst, $5.00-J. M. Scott, R. R. 1, Bluevale. 2nd; $4.00 -Mrs. H. Garlick, Wing - ham. 3rd, $3.60 -Jos. McKague, Teeswat- er, 4th, $2.50 -Alex, Parrish, R. R. 7; Lucknow. 5th, $2.50-J. A. Currie, Winghain. 6th, $2.00 -Alan Garniss, Brussels. 7th, $2.00 -Mrs. F. Little; R. R. 1, Blyth, 8th; $2.00 -Ann Irwin, Wingham,. 9th,' $2:00 -Mrs. Thos. Jamieson, R. R. 2, Imucknoyv. 10th, $1.50 -Mrs. George ' Williams, Wingham. llth, $1.50 -Miss M. E, Adams, Wingham, 12th, $1.00 -Miss Janet Murray, Gorrie. 13th, $1.00 -Mrs. W. Robertson, .B iuevale. 14th, 1.00' -Dave Boyd Wingham. 15th.00-Mrs. A. Ring,Brussels. 16th, $L00 -Mrs. R. J. McKenzie, Wingham: 17th, $1.00 -Mrs. R. L. Stewart, Wingham. 18th, $1.00 -Mrs.. L. Scott, Tees - water, The tickets were drawn by Reeve F. L: Davidson. The above prizes may be obtained from Mr. H. E. Isard, Treas. of the Vi.ngham' Retail Merchants' Associa tion. Merchants' Special Prizes: Ting Bros., Linoleum Rug, lvIrs. J. • C. Mitchell, R. R. 2, Wingham. Walker Stores Ltd., Congoleuni Rug-Mi's., A. J. Irwin, Wingham.' H. E. Isard & Co.: 1st, Axminster Rug -Mrs. Salter, Wingham; 2nd, ',ace Curtains -Mrs. S. Hutchinson, -Wingham; 3rd, Tapestry Sideboard Drape -Verna McLaughlin, Wingharn. Gibson's Bakery, Bread Tickets - 'Mrs. W. Simmons. Call at the 'above states for the 'merchants' special prizes. .Madoc High School; Burned' Last week fire fi.estroy,ed the High .-School_at Madoc of which Mr. Chas. .,,Anderson, formerly of Wingham, is Principal, OBITUARY Miss Elizabeth Lamont, Reg. N. The death occurred in London, Ori- tario, 'on. Saturday, April 28th, 1934, of Miss Elizabeth' Lamont, Reg, -.N., after an illness of about ten days from pneumonia. Miss Lamont was born ',roar Wingham, Ontario, the daughter of the late John and Sarah Lamont, -who were among the early settlers in the township of Turnberry, Huron -County, She resided, for, some years in Ripley, Ontario, She Was a graduate of Winnipeg General Hospital,' anct spent thirty- three years in Winnipeg, . in her, pro- fession as muse. For some years, she ur was on the staff of the Margaret Scott Nursing Mission in that city, In the spring of 1910 she was appointed, un- der the direction of Dr, D. A. Stewart, as Nurse Superintendent to open the Maisitoba Sanatorium for Tuberculos- is at Ninnette, resigning from that position the same year. A little over two years ago, she re- tired from active work aryd carne to London to reside with her sister, Mrs. John Taylor, 923 Lorne Ave. She is survived by two brothers and three sisters: Malcoltn .Lamont, Weston, Ont., Dr. John G, Lamont, of the No - Deming Sanatorium, Duluth, Minn., Mrs, John Talor, London Mrs. Rea'.Y , Dr. McNamara, Toronto and Mrs. A. L..a nil t Windsor, • • 1. r tot, W c o Interment took place in the family • plot at Wingham on Monday after'. Rtooti, CARS COLLIDE AT: • PORTER'S CORNER The Teeswate' road was the.>s ccen e of a car ,accident on Monday when an Essex coupe driven by Dave Eadie, Gienannan, ran into a W. Hepfer's coupe, It appears that Mr, Eadie was approaching the . Teeswater road at Porter's corner and did not notice the other car approaching' and ran into it. Nobody was hurt in the accident and both 'cars ;proceeded into town under their own power.' Mr. Hepfer's car had the motor support broken and the other car had its fenders bent. Purchased House Mr. T. A. Currie has purchased the Roe property on the corner of Pat- rick and Centre, Streets, from. Dr. J. R. Lockhart. Shipments of New Goods Received this week at Isard's, ship- ments of Women's Wear, comprising Swagger Suits, Knitted Suits, Coats; Dresses and Supersilk Hosiery. See this tette stock for greater values; in all lines of Ladies' Ready -to -Wear: Men's Wear Store A large selection . always in stock of IIen's ,and Boys' Clothing, Hats and Caps and Furnishings. Latest models in Suits and Top Coats, See. these new Tweed Top Coats at $13.- 50 13:50 and Boys' Suits at $3.95 to $5,00. Men's Black Rubber' Coats, special at $3,75. WINGHAM, ONTARIO, THUSDA.Y, MAY 'rd, 1934 Subscriptions $2.00 Per Y. KINLO SS FARMER IS CONSERVATIVE . S .TANDARD BEARER Foster 0, Moffatt Choice of Conserv- atives on Monday. Hon. Charles McCrea Speakes At one of the longest and most en- thusiastic Liberal -Conservative Con ventions ever held in this district was held here on Friday afternoon when Foster G. Moffatt was chosen Con- servative candidate in the coming pro- vincia1 election for the new ridin of g Huron -Bruce. Vtr, Moffatt is a form- er M. L. A. being elected in South Bruce provincial by-election in 1928 when he defeated Malcolm A. Mc- Callum, Progressive, by a majority of 1426. He was Conservative standard- bearer again in 1929 when" -he was de- feated by Wm. McKay, Liberal, pre- sent M.L.A. for South Bruce. In the Dominion General Electionsof 1930 he opposed Dr Hall, Liberal, of Wal- kerton, and, was. again defeated.' Mr. Moffatt is well-known throughout the riding and is 62 years of. age. It was a close vote that made Mr. Moffatt the choice of the convention, over John W. Hanna, Mayor of Wing - ham, on the second ballot, The other aspirant was T. 5. McLean, Wingharna. who was eliminated on the first vote. Three others were nominated but did not stand, Dr. T. S. Fowler,Tees- water, W. H. Logan, Teeswater, and Joseph A. Mallough, Lucknow. Hawk Shot in Henderson's Bush McCrea Scores Hepburn On Saturday afternoon a few of the The special speaker 'Was as the Hon. young oun men from town were out in Charles McCrea,' Provincial minister Henderson's bush in quest of game. of Mines, and he scored the Liberal Their efforts were amply rewarded Leader, Mitchell Hepburn, clasing for they shot a large fish hawk which'; hada wing spread of 4 feet, S0 inches. Mr. Hawk was in the act o devour- ing a six-inch, fish he had just cap- tured when -the boys spied lain' and so interested ryas he in his 'Heal that the boys had no trouble in getting real, close which made him an easy target for their guns. t Maitland Presbyterial To Convene At Kincardine The Golden Jubilee of the organiz- ation of Maitland Presbyterial Soc- iety of the W. F. M. S., also the 20th annual meeting of the W. M. S, of the Presbyterian Church in Canada, will be held in Knox Presbyterian Church; Kincardine on Tuesday, May 8th, 1984,. with sessions at 10.00 a.m., 1.30 p.m. and at 7.30 p.m. .Guest speakers, 1 frs. T. D. L. McKerroll of the 'Coun- cil Board and Mrs. W. McLennan, will represent, the Ontario Provincial Society. Greetings will be presented from overseas' missions, charter members and guests. An historical sketch of the Presbyterial, in five. parts, willbe a feature of.the.after noon program. An invitation is ex- tended to all members and branches of the W.M.S. TRIPLE V CLASS VISIT LUCKNOW Last Sunday afternoon fifty mem- bers of the Triple V Bible Cass mot- ored to Lucknow and took part in the` Fellowship Meeting which was held under the auspices of the Lucknow Young Men's Bible Class of :the Un- ited Church, in the Town' Hall. The Triple V choir under the leadership sof Jack Herd led' in the singing with and Lloyd Hankin` Jack Reavieas soloists. The Lucknow .orchestra tin- der leadership of M'r. Mel Greer, der the lead .. p was also in attendance.. The meeting opened ened with the hymn "Unto the Hills" followed' with pray- er by the Rev. W. E. Treleaven. "Th'e Holy City" was sting 'by --the Triple V choir with solo part taken by Mr. Lloyd Hankin: This was followed by singing "The San of God Goes Forth to War" and then the Triple. V Class sang another anthem "Stand up,stand. up -for Jesus„" Dr, W. V, Johnston, leader of the Young Men's Class in Lucknow introduced the guest speak- er in a few well-chosen words. The Rev. D. M. Solandt of Toronto,; was the guest speaker and gave a most inspirational and educational illustrat- ed lecture on the subject "Literature arid, Life." Jack Reavie then sang a solo "13e Thot\ Nigh," While the collection was being take en Gerald Rathwell, .,'resident of the Lucknow Young Men's Class, and Mr. E, S, •Cop -eland, leader of the Triple V Bible Class, gave .short addresses. The meeting was. closed with the hymn "Onward .Christian Soldiers," and the Benediction was pionotttt,ced by the Rev. S. T. 'nicker, him as a "wrecker and not a builder. He stressed the point that during 'the last twenty-five years the Liberals had not been in office in this Province and "during that time tinder sane, honest ad'miuistration great forward strides had been made. The last three or four years had been difficult times and these times are not new and right thinking peo- ple know the Government cannot ov- ernight change this condition. Mr. McCrea said much consideration must be 'given to these problems and only sound. judgment can solve them. Ile said that a depression was inevitable as there had been a destruction of wealth during the war of $2,000,000,- 000. Prosperity Depends on Basic Indus- , tries. Mr. McCrea told of the world ec- onomic war of 1929 to 1931 all coun- tries selling up trade barriers, :even Great Britain left free trade and ad' opted protection. The work today is to re-establish these markets and the depression can only be stopped by renewed trade. 'He. said our prosper- ity in every year depends on the crop;. of our basic industries, Agriculture;", timber, mineral, fish and furs. Wheat a Factor, Lack of market for farm products and falling prices had affected the pur- (Continued on Page Five) 98th Birthday Celebration Mrs. Catherine Young, ,Minnie St., ,Wingham, will be 'at home' on her 98th birthday, Thursday, May 3rd, to her relatives, from 3 p.m. to 7 •p.m., and to all neighbors and friends ,from 7.30 p.m. to 9 p.m. No presents please. Softball Meeting Friday; Night An open meeting,of all interested it Softball will be held in the Council. Chamber on Friday evening this week at 8 :o'clock. The executive of the Softball League will please be pres- ent as business 'of importance" will be discussed. THREE TO RUN IN SOUTH HURON W: W. Cooper Win- Be': Indeperident Farmer Candidate. W. W Cooper, of I(ippen, anttounc- ed his candidature as an Independent Farrier: candidate in. South Huron where George H. Ellictt and James Ballantyne are already the Conserva- tive and Liberal candidates respect- ively, It will he remembered that 18 months ago Mr. Cooper threw his hat intothe ring in the South Huron by- election for the Federal House. He dropped out a week before nornknation day. Mr. Cooper said that if the temper- ance forces of South Iduran are look- ing for a candidate, as las been stat- ed, he would -be pleased to be their standard-bearer" APPOINTED WES- TERN SUPERVISOR The appoiiatment of; Mr, S. M. Hare, as Western Supervisor, has just been announced by the -management, of the Central Ontario Bus Lines Limited - this company having pur- chased the routes .of the ,London -Hare on -Bruce lines from Mr. Hare, S. M. Hare. Since entering the bus transports- tion business,.over ten years ago, MIr, Hare's colorful and -highly successful career has established frim as.a real pioneer inthe businesi. In 1925 Mr. Hare bo ght the R. T. Macintosh route between.Sarnia .and Forrest. .In 1929 he purchased, out- right, the L C. JJeirnings route .be- tween Parkhill and Santa Coupling these routes, he extertded them to Grand Bend and later, to Goderich. In 1931, established a new bus route from London to Wingham, over No. 4 Highway, and the following year extended this service to' Lucnow, Ripley and Kincardine.' Mr. Hare becomes active, in his new capacity, immediately. W. C. T. The April meeting of the W. C. T. U. was held at the home of Miss R. Lewis with Mrs. Tyndall, the Presi- dent, presiding. The meeting opened with singing "Sweet Hour of Prayer". Mrs, Gowans led in prayer and Miss Sargent gave the Bible reading. The clip,' sheet was taken by the president. Others taking part -were Miss Sargent and Miss McPhrson. At the May meeting the election of officers will be held. The W. C. T. U. is "an organiza- tion'` of, Christian women banded to- gether for the protection of the home, the abolition of the liquor traffic and the triumph of Christ's. Golden Rule in custont and laws." At the same time it is one of the most misunder' stood organizations in the world, but it steadily carries on its work like Paul, "as sorrowful, yet always re- joicing";. at work amid the slow pro- gress of social reform throughout the world, with a paid up membership of over half a miliibn women in over 40 cot},ntries. 1Vteighen Resigns from Hydro. Senator Arthur Meighgn resigned on Monday froth:' the Onffario Hydro CoSnmission and Premier Henry an- nounced on Monday night •ht that he would his resignation, w accept Senator Meigheti is leader of the Conserva- tive party in the Senate. Toronto Conservatory of Music Midsummer Local Examinations The "Toronto Conservatory of Mu- sic announces that the Midsummer Local Examinations for 1984 will be held throughout` Canada in June and July next. Applications and fees from Ontario. Candidates cast of Sault Ste. Marie should reach the,`Coeservatory not later_ than May 15th, 1934; United Church Y. . S, :'Last Monday evening the regular Young People's meeting was helot in the sc`lrooi room of the United Church -1 Miss: McPherson opened the meeting in the usual way and then Mr. Ernie Bolt acted as chairman for the Triple V Bible;Class, Mr. W. H. Willis was the guest speaker and took, for his subject "Concentration or Right Thinking" which proved very helpful and interesting to the many young people present. Les, Buckman and Lloyd Hunkirt sang solos and, J. Herd presided at the piatao, ill .e. LOCAL PLAYERS WIN TOURNEY Goderich 13adrninton "Players' Guests of Local Club, Wingham Won 20me \ g a Games 0 1.3 by Goderich. The Goderich Badminton Club vis- ited the local 'club Friday night, bringing a team of nine ladies and five men. In the final summary of the night's play Wingham, won 20 games to. Goderich's:.13. In the men's dou- bles the local won 9 •games out ,of 12, ,but in the ladies' doubles Goder- ich won 8 'out of 12 games.` In the mixed doubles Wingharn had the edge, winning 7 out of 9 games. Men's, Doubles. 5. Brackenbury and R. Thompson, Wingham, won from C. Naftel and M. Baker, Goderich, 15-9, 15-4; A. Adams and J, Thompson, Wingharn, wtri-- from D. Nairn and,C. Walker, Goder- ich, 15-9, 18-17; K. Somers and. J. Mason, Wingham, won' from E. Field and C. Naftel,Goderich, 15.5, 15-10; G. Brackenbury and R. Hetherington, Wingharn, lost to M. Baker and C. Naftel, Goderich, 15-17, 9-15; M. Rae and J. H. Crawford, Wingham, tied with D. Nairn and C. Walker, Goder- ich, oder-ich, 17-18, 15-1; G. Smith - and J. Brackenbury, Wingham, won from E. Field and M. Baker, 15-6, 15-10. Ladies' Doubles Miss H. Wilsonrand Mrs. Colborne, Wingharn, lost to Miss P. Grassick and Miss W. Watson, Goderich, 8-15, 11-15; Mrs. G. Smith and Mrs. G. L. Brackenbury, Wingham, tied with Miss G. Watson and Miss 5. Martin, 15-7, 11-15; Miss M. Ross and Miss F. Currie, Wingham, tied with Miss E. Dean and Mrs. G. Beacom, Goder- ich, 6-15, 15-17; Mrs. F. A. Parker and Miss E. McKay, Wingham, lost to Miss Hetherington and Miss F. Dae, Goderich, 13-15, 6-15; Miss V. Fox and Miss D. Walker, Wingham, tied with Mrs. Mooney and Miss W. Wat- son, Goderich, 8-15, 15-8; Miss M. Ross and Miss F. Currie, Wingham, tied. with Miss Redditt and Miss Gras - sick, Goderich, 15-5, 10-15. Mixed Doubles Mrs. Colborne and K. Somers de- feated Miss Grassick and • C. Naftel, 15-7; Mrs, Brackenbury and J. Brack- enbury defeated Miss J. Martin and Miss Baker 15-2; Mrs. G. Smith and R. Thompson lost to Miss M. Wat- son and D. Nairn, 5-15; Miss H. Wil- son and Jack Mason defeated Miss G. Watson and C. Walker 15-5; Miss M. Ross and J. Thompson defeated Mrs, G. Beacom and E. Field, 15-7; Miss D. Walker and A. Adams defeated Miss E. Dean and C. Naftel 15-10; Miss E. McIiay alid M. Rae defeated Miss Hetherington and M. Baker 15-12; Miss V. Fox and J. H. Crawford de- feated Miss F. Dale and E. Field 15-5; Mrs. F. A. Parker and R, Hethering- ton lost to Mrs. Mooney and D. Nairn 7-15, • Euchre and Dance Under the auspices of the Chamber of Commerce, in aid of the Wingharn Band will be held on Friday, May 11. Will Be Candidate in Perth Charles E. Richardson, of St. Marys, South Perth's Member of the Ontario Legislature for almost four years, will be the Conservative stand- ard-bearer in the new riding of Perth County, including Palmerston, in the forthcoming provincial. election. kr, Richardson was the unanimous choice of a largely -attended. nomination con- ve ntion of the Perth County Liberal - Conservative Association held in the Masonic Temple, Stratford, Thursday afternoon. PHILPOTT HEADS NEW PARTY May Enter Candidate in Huron and 13r rice, Captain Elmore Pltilpott, former 1 leader of the Ontario. Association of Co-operative Commonwealth Clubs, announced hewould enter the Ontario general election campaign on behalf of a new "independent movement." He skiid members of the United, Fat niers of Ontario who broke away from the C.C.1l'. would be connected with, the new movement. He said he wood open his campaign in Bruce -County with a series of meetings and that he "presumed" the movement would enter candidates itt tics "or the Bruce and Huron .cttrtri r y would not be asking Inc to campaign there for them." UNITED- CHURCH EXTEND CALL At ameetiig of the Official Board of the United Church, held on Mon- day evening, Rev. J. A, Anderson, 13, A., B.D., of Sutton West, Ont,, was the unanimous choice of the Board to succeed Rev. L. H. Currie as Pastor of the church. Rev. Mr. Currie will leave for his new charge in London on July lst. Rev. 112r. Anderson had charge of both services -here on Sun- day. It is expected 'that satisfactory transfer arrangements will be made for Rev. Mr. Anderson, so that' he will take charge here an July 1st. Fire Call Proves a Dud On, Friday at noon .hour the fire- men had a call to Mr, Isaac Walker's onb Leopold St. The pipes from the kitchen stove became over -heated. By the tune the firemen arrived: the fire had burned: itself out and no damage resulted. Leffler Remanded to May 5th Ernest Leffler, 17 -year-old farm- hand, charged with the axe -murder of his middle-aged grandfather, Philip Stroh, was remanded until May 5th, when he appeared in Police Court at Walkerton Saturday. The inquest in- to Stroh's death will be held May 4. Dr. McQibban Nofninated by Liberals Dr. George A. McQuibban, Liberal House Leader in the Legislature, was the unanimous choiceof the Welling- ton-Dufferin Liberal. Convention held at Arthur on Monday to contest that riding : in the coming provincial elec- tions. Mr. A. K. Slack, Progressive member for Dufferin, whose home municipality of Melanchton is now in this constituency, pledged his support to Dr. McQnibban. Former Whitechurch Boy Drowned Ernest R. Penrose, 27 -year-old spec- ialist in science and inethematics at Picton Collegiate, and Elmo Straw- bridge, a third year pupil at the same school were drowned Saturday in the Bay of Qninte when a cluck boat they were sailing, with an improvised sail, capsized. Mr. Penrose is the son of Rev. and Mrs, James W. Penrose of Avon, Ont., and they lived at White- church twenty years ago, where Rev. Mr. Penrose was pastor of the Unit - pd Church. H. S. LITERARY SOCIETY MEETS A meeting of the Literary Society was held at the High School on Fri- day afternoon, the programme being in charge ofthe Glee Club. The soc- iety invited as their guests: the mem- bers of the board and their wives. The meeting opened with the sing- ing of "God Save the King" by the Glee Club, following this, Mary Rob- ertson, secretary, read the minutes. The Glee Club, led by Mr. Geo. Smith, sang their first group of songs "Drink to me only with thine eyes", "Men of Harlech "All Through the Night." Marion Mitchell gave a read- ing and Kenneth. Rintoul played a musical selection. The Journal was read by Jack Pollock, followed by a dance "Norwegian Mfountai•n March" by six girls. A reading from Stephen Leacock,was given by Isobel Hata. kirk, and .the Glee Club gave their second group of songs, "0 Come Let us Worship" by Polestrina, and Han- del's Largo. Mr. Smith .was .present- ed with a book .from members of the Glee Club, as a token of their apprec- iation for -training he gave them; Rae Thompson, its president, read the pre- sentation address. The Critic's remarks were given by Miss Carson, who congratulated the President, AltonAdams, upon his suc- cessful year in office. This part of the programme was brought to a close with the singing of "0 Canada'' by all. The President invited everyone to stay for lunch and the dance. The Girls' Athletic Association managed lunch to everyone's satisfaction; the dance was, as usual; a success, partly due' to the music of Miss Celesta Carr at the piano. This meeting closed the 1933-34 or- ganization ,.of rganization..of the Literary Society During this time more students than ever beforehave taken an active part in the progratnines because of form competitions, Then too, the Glee Club. have 'satisfying -results to show for their extra efforts. A most successful and eventful year has passed in the •History of the W, H. S. Literary Soc- iety. WOMEN'S INSTITUTE ELECT OFFICERS Miss Margaret Anderson Re -Elected. President, The annual meeting of the Wornen's Institute was held in the Council Chamber, Thursday afternoon, when. the reports of the ,different commit- tees were presented and the secretary. Mrs. Richard Clegg, gave a synopsis of the year's work. Mrs. J. J. Elliott took charge • for the election of offic- ers, which resulted as follows: Hon. Press• --Mrs, Wan.; Adair. • President :Miss Margaret Ander-. son. 1st Vice Pres. -Mrs. John Fells, 2nd Vice Pres, -Mrs. fames Fowler.: Treas.-Mrs. W. H. Fraser. Secretary -Mrs. ,Richard Clegg: District Director. --Mrs. 'Vtrm, Adair. Branch Directors -Mrs. Albert San- derson, Mrs. an-derson,'Mrs. M. Williamson, Mrs. H. Angus, Mrs. George Wilson. Pianist -Mrs. James Robinson. Property Committee -Mrs. Albert Sanderson. Flower Committee -Mrs. J. Currie and Mrs. William Stewart. Auditors -Mrs. J. Currie and Mrs. M. Williamson. On Trip to New Brunswick Dr. J. R. Lockhart is at present Brix a business trip to Edmunston, N.B. Engagement Announced Mr. and Mrs: Geo. 0. Thornton, of Bluevale, announce the engagement of their second daughter, Susan Muriel, to Neil Nettierfield McLean, only son of Mr. and Mrs. T. J. McLean, of Wingham. Marriage to take place ear- ly in June. Dinner for Hon.. Charles McCrea An informal dinner in . honour of the Hon. Charles McCreawvas held in the Brunswick Hotel following the Liberal -Conservative nomination con- vention on Friday. About thirty were present and after enjoying a sumptu ous repast were delighted with a Short talk from Mr. McCrea when he . told about the development of the alining industry of Northern Ontario, LOCAL AND PERSONAL. Mrs, H. C. MacLean was a Toronto visitor last week. Sport Shoes -See the. new lines at Greer's Shoe Store. Mr. William Brawley, ` Grand Val- ley, is spending a few days W in town. Jack Brackenbury, of Queen's Uni- versity, is back home far the holidays. Miss Dell Walker, of ' Stratford Normal, was home for the week-edn. Mrs. Ray Bonar of Montreal is vis- iting with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Jas. Haugh. 112'. Chapman of. Seaforth spent the week -end with his daughter; Mrs. A„ J. Walker:' M1 iss Katie Steele is in Toronto at- tending the funeral. of her friend, Miss Minnie Howse.' • Mrs. Ed. Williams and son returned home on Saturday having' spent the winter in California. Mr, A. H. Zilliax of Elmira, was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Craw ford over. the week -end. Mt. and Mrs;.Elymer Tiffin have moved on their farm in Kinloss, on Con. 3, for the summer, Sisman's Scampers = The real surn lire' Shoe for Boys and Girls. See them at Gr•eer's Shoe Store. Klee Foot-Sutnnier Comfort iu Fleet Foot Shoes, Greer's Shoe Store. Miss Ella, Rae of McDonald lirsti- tate, was the guest of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Donald Rae, over the week -end. Mr. and Mrs. Edgar McMichael and daughter, of Toronto, visited over •the weekend -with Mr. and Mrs, W, Mc- . Michae:l; Wingham Jet. ,David Henderson who has ' been visiting his brother, M,•. W. J. Hen-, derson, John St., during the winter,, returned to,liis home at Shallow Lake on Monday. Miss: E. Jones, ,Assistant Suporin tendcrtt of. Wellesley I1o'pitel,'Tor- onto also Miss A. Denwoodic, reg. N. of:•Toronto were guests of Miss Ag- rtes MacLean fora few days last week. Miss Olive Currie returned lest 3t*eel.: from a motor trip to Florida, She was accompanied on .tile trill 'by her :sister and brother -m -law, Mr; and' Mrs'; T. K. Dibb, of Detroit. They spent five weeks in I+laridao