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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance Times, 1934-06-21, Page 1-With Which is Amalgamated The Gorrie Vidette and Wroxeter News. +Single Copies Five Cents WINGHAM, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, JUNE 21st, 1934 Subscriptions '$2:00 Per Yee ;FAREWELL SERVICES. NEXT SUNDAY. Rev. L. H. Currie will preach his Farwell service in the United Church next Sunday: This will be Mr, Currie's last Sunday here as he will leave the following week to take over his new charge, Wellington United Church, London. At the morning service Mr. -Currie will deliver his farewell message and at the evening service he will take as his subject "Going Home." The Baptist Church will withdraw their evening service so that the con-' gregation of that church may have the :opportunity of hearing Mr. Currie be- fore he leaves for London. LOCAL AND PERSONAL Miss Norma Dinsley of Detroit, is the guest of Mrs, J. A. MacLean. Mr. John McKague of Winnipeg, is visiting with his sister, Mrs. John Porter, Mr. and Mrs. Michael Dolan, of To- Tonto, are visiting in Wingham and vicinity. Miss Blanche Irwin, •of Toronto, visited with friends in town over the week -end. Mr. and Mrs. W .H. French and family spent the week -end in London and St. Marys. Miss Dell Walker who has been at- tending Stratford Normal is home for the holidays. Miss Louise Hanna, who is attend- ing Toronto Universify, is home for the holidays. Miss R. Hostetler, of Stratford, will speak in the City ,Mission Sunday, June 27th, at 8 p.m. . Mrs. Gerry Willis, Toronto, was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Willis over the week -end. Miss Alice Wiliamson of Kitchener, spent the week -end with her mother, Mrs, Wm. Williamson. Miss Rita Bideu, Dietitian of Fort Qu'Appelle Sanatorium, Sask., is the guest of Miss Liuse E. Hanna. Mrs. M. Stewart and Mrs. Brad - nock have returned home after spend- ing a week with Auburn friends, Miss Marjorie Gibson who has just completed her second year at Strat- ford Normal, is home for the holidays. Rev. and ivirs. C. Pentland of Man- •citester, Ill,, are visiting at the home of her parents, Mr, and Mrs. J. H. Christie. Miss F. Kelsey, R.N., also Miss Wright, R.N.; of Toronto, spent the week -end with Mr. and Mrs. James Nicholson. Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Crawford and ^'baby, Mary, were Woodstock visitors with Dr. and Mrs" J. J. Brown over the week -end. Mrs. W. A. Mines has returned from two weeks' vacation to Niagara Falls, N.Y., where she visited with her son, Cecil. • Miss Ella Rae is home for the sum- finer vacation from MacDonald Insti- tute, Guelph. Ronald Rae was home for the week -end. Dr, and Mrs. G. H, Ross and Bar- bara and Mary, were Sunday visitors 'with the former's sister, Mrs, Munro Blaine, of Kitchener. Walter J. Murray of Toronto and. his mother, Mrs. S. A. Murray, of 'Wingham, have left on a two -weeks' vacation to Port Arthur. Mrs, J. W. McKibbon was in Tor - .onto last week. Her son, Charles, 'ac- companied her home and will spend a :two weeks' vacation here. Mrs. A, Fuller and Miss Mina Full- er of Toronto, also Mr, .and Mrs. F. Ford and daughter, of Hanover, spent the week -end with Dr. and Mrs. A, T. Ford. Free—On Friday and Saturday next 'Greer's Shoe Store will give "Free" one 25c bottle of "Shoe -Tex" the sup- erior Cleaner for all white shoes, with each pair of white shoes at $1.98 and :up. Mr. and Mrs, Arthur. Nay and Mr. and Mrs. 5. Quinn of Port Stanley, were week -end visitors with Mr. and Mrs; R. E. Armitage. Mrs. Quinn took part in the service of praise at St.' Pauls Church Sunday morning, rend- ering a solo. • Specials Thursday, Friday, Satttr- •day:: Crosse & Blackwell's Ketchup, large bott. 17e• Chef Meals 2 tins 23e, Campbell's Tomato Soup 3 tins 23c; Maxwell House Coffee '39c lb. tin; Ivory Soap 6oz. 7c; 1omal Meal l 8 1c pkg.; Quaker Corn Flakes 2 P s.x5c, Clover Leaf (Iced) Cohoe Salmon, large tin 19c; Lux Toilet Soap 3 for 17c; Domino Tea 47e lb.; Sugar 10 lb, 60e; Special price on 100 ib. bags. Also Peameal, Cottage' Rolls,' Bolog- na and other Cold Meats, Dominion 'Stores, Ltd: HUGE LIBERAL MAJORITY IN HURON -BRUCE Charles A. Robertson Piles Up Ma- jority of Nearly 4500. As the vote in Huron -Bruce started to trickle in early on Tuesday even- ing it was evident that Charles A. Robertson, the Liberal • candidate, would have a handsome majority, pro- bably over 3000, bttt event this won- derful majority was knocked into a cocked hat when at midnight with all polling sub=divisions: in but two, the majority stood at 4487. The majority accorded Mr. Robert- son was the largest even given a can- didate in this part of the county as Charles A. Robertson Who was re-elected for the third time with a greater majority, he along with the Liberals of the Pro- vince swept the country, . Mr. Robertson and his supporters were very jubilant and a large parade headed by the Wingham Band was formed here about 10 o'clock and in no uncertain manner the people ac- claimed Mr. Robertson. About mid- night Liberals from Brussels arrived with their Band and once again Mr. Robertson was given a rousing re- ception. The Liberal candidate was given a majority in every municipality in the riding, and in every polling sub -di- vision except three, polling sub -divis- ion no. 3, Howick, gave a Moffat ma- jority of 48; no. 3, West Wawanosh, a Majority of 11, and no. 2, Kinloss, .a majority of 1. • Mr. Robertson's majority by icipalities is as follows: Ashfield Blyth Brussels Colborne Grey Howick Morris Turnberry East Wawanosh West Wawanosh Wingham Carrick Kinloss Teeswater Ripley Lucknow Culross Hurons Mildmay LADY GOLFERS ENJOY MATCH Alps Golf Club Ladies' "Blind. Hole" Match Held Saturday. On Saturday afternoon a "Blind Hole" match was held by the lady members of the Alps Golf Club, The blind ,holes chosen by two clubof- ficials'before the match and not dis- closed until the finish of the play were numbers 1, 4 and 7. As usual No, 7 proved to be the graveyard of several golf balls as well as the hopes. of many golfers. The winners were: lst Mrs. Geo. Smith, 2nd Mrs: Geo, Howson, 3rd Mrs. G. L. Brackenbury and Louise Brill. These competitions are proving to be of great help in giving players con- fidence in match play and the scores turned in were on an average above those of previous competitions. mun- Total and Nb. Two polls, No. 6 Howick 2 Morris, estimated. SHOWER FOR BRIDE-TO-BE. On Wednesday evening last week at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Mc- Kay, Miss Evelyn, their daughter, and a number of her friends, held a mis- cellaneous shower for Miss Marie Davidson, whose marriage takes place the latter part of this month. The decorations were pink and white streamers radiating from a pink um- brella, which centred the room. The gathering was a complete surprise to Miss Davidson who had been in Ford- wich while the preparations for the shower were being made. About forty were present and following the show- er games and contests were enjoyed after which a dainty lunch was served. 185 21 139 307 579 489 207 263 198 206 105 713 79 64 89 114 371 204 154 4487 STREET 'CARNIVAL THURSDAY,' JUNE 28th London Concert Party. Will Give the Program Draw for Lucky Admission Ticket Entertainment for Old and Young Arrangements are now complete for the Monster Street Carnival which will be held here on Thursday evening June 28th. Four Big Acts The Carnival Committee have been fortunate in securing the London Con- cert Party who will provide the plat- form program whichcommence at 8 p.m. Four big ads. Levitt's Jolly Rovers, well-known 4adio entertain- ers, musical numbersfilled with pep • and song. Watson -Shaw Re -Union July 7th A Watson -Shaw Re -Union will be held in Keterson Park, Mitchell, on July 7th. All Watson -Shaw relatives are .requested to attend. Exchanged Pulpits e'eRev. Kenneth MacLean preached in the Attwood Presbyterian Church on Sunday and Rev. W. J. West of that charge preached at both services in St. Andrew's Church here . On Local Commerce Staff 'James Thompson, son of Mr. and Mts. O. Thompson, has accepted a position with the Canadian Bank of Commerce' and is now on the staff of the local branch. Children's Dresses Mary Dawson and Margaret Dermo — a vaudeville team ou will like Mary, the girl accordianist, and Mar- garet, a vaudeville spe ialist. This act consists of up-to-date snappy songs, dances and smart costumes. The third act by the Jones Brothers who are specialists at `,tap and comedy dances. A real hit, • Clever little things for summer, so becoming to the Little Miss and so easy to launder. A good selection of styles up to 14 years, Voiles, Prints, Silk-o-Shene $1.95 and up. King Bros. Won Trophy. at Kincardine �,On Wednesday last week Alex. Crawford and Wally Miller won the Trophy event at Kincardine Bowling 'Club's Annual Scotch Doubles Tour- nament. They received as prizes Rolls Razors. To the Electors of Huron -Bruce: I wish to take this early opportun- ity of expressing my sincere thanks to you in electing me as your repre- sentative in the Legislature. It was a splendid victory made;' pos- sible only through your co-operation coupled with a desire for 'a change of Government. To all those who gave so freely of, their time anti energy in this campaign on my behalf, I feel especially grate- ful. My aitn will be to serve you faith- fully in an effort to give you good Government. CHARLES A ROBERTSON. MASONS ATTEND DIVINE SERVICE Rev. L. H. Currie Preached Impres- sive Sermon. Wingham. Lodge No. 286 A.F. & A.M. attended divine service at the United Church on Sunday morning. Over seventy-five were in the parade from the Masonic • Temple to the Church, including visitors from . Ot- tawa, Teeswater, Lucknow, Goderich and Brussels. Rev. L. H. Currie gave a masterful address and impressed upon the con- gregation that beauty as well as strength was necessary for one's char- acter. He classed the Masons as builders and their mission as individ- uals and as Masons was to further Peace, goodwill and brotherhood throughout the world that war inay be no more. He based his remarks on the 1st chapter of Kings, 22nd verse: "And upon the top of the pillars was lily work: so was the work of the pil- lars finished." The anthem by the .choir was "Who Fathoms the Eeternal Deep" with Miss Jean Christie taking the solo part. "Does Jesus Care" was sung as Banjoist and singer, Chas. Hancock, a duet by Miss Jean Christie and J. will be sure to please you. IIvlcMichael. These four Big Acts are worth the II admission price alone, Jitney Dancing Modern and Old Time Dancing Two Dance Areas.' Music by Levitt's Jolly Rovers (6 Piece) of London, and Arthur's Radio Orchestra. Games Last year at the Carnival the Car- nival games went over, big and this year there will be Eight big Carnival games. This section :of the street is here ou will have lies of ftm and w Y n prizes for everyone. Draw for. Lucky Admission Ticket Who will be the lucky persons in the draw? More prizes this year. 1st prize: Chesterf'neld and Chair, (made by Fry & Blackhall), valued at $125.00. i 2nd prize: Occasional Chair, valued at $2500. 3rd prize: Beautiful Bridge Lamp, valued at $13.75. 6 other lucky draws will receive a $1.75 Box of Chocolates. Heaps of fun and frolic for all and an opportunity to win one of the priz- es. Admission 25c. The platform pro- gram is worth the admission price alone. - Here's hoping that it will be good weather, but, if there is rain the show will go on as usual in the Arena. Headquarters for Coleman's Sweet Pickle Sugar -cured Meats, Cottage Rolls, Back Bacons, Smoked Bacons, Bolognas, Cooked Heins, Weiners at Lowest Possible Prices. Special Coleman's Sausage for 15c lb. Red Front Grocery. To Preach Anniversary Services &Rev Kenneth MacLean of St. An- drews Presbyterian Church will preach the anniversary services in Langside Presbyterian Church next Sunday. Rev. 5. Pollock of White- church, will have charge of.the serv- ices in St, Andrew's, next Sunday, BOWLERS! TAKE NOTE, The Annual Tournament of Rinks• n on i lees the loeal on will be ilei� it cv Monday, July 2nd. This is one • of the outstandingtttornatn.ettts of the year and a. ,big entry is expected. Local bowlers' who are desirous of playing in tlis ii tournament will phase hand their names into the secretary or to a tri.embe • of the tournament coliiznittee, BLUEVALE MINISTER'S INDUCTION FRIDAY Rev. J. R. Greig, now of Chats- worth, Bruce Presbytery, will be in- ducted into the charge of Bluevale and Eadies' on Friday evening, June 22nd, at 8 o'clock. The induction ser- vice will be held in Knox Presbyter- ian Church, Bluevale. Rev. Francis B. Allan of Teeswater, will preach; Rev. Mr. Wm. Moore of Brussels will address the congregation; Rev. J. L. Burgess of South Kinloss, will address the Minister. Rev. Kenneth MacLean of Wingham, will present and induct the Minister into his charge. Rag Rugs A large shipment just received at Isard's bought to sell quick at reduced prices, See them at 59c, .69c, 79c and 89c in different sizes. Opening Beauty Parlour Beryl Mundy wishes to announce that she is opening a Beauty Parlour at her home, Shuter St., on Monday, June 25th. For appointment phone 168. Women's Institute Special Meeting A special meeting of the Wingham and Belgrave branches of the Wo- men's Institute will be held in the Council Chamber here on Friday, June 22nd at 2.30 o'clock. Miss Lily Pettit of the Department, will address the nieeing on the subject "The Ec- onomic Possibilities Within Our- selves." The lecture will be illustrat- ed. All ladies are invited to attend, A suitable program has been arrang- ed and lunch will be served. APPOINTED PRINCIPAL Camping Comforts for Chilly Days, Ladies' Long Sleeve Pullovers $1.49, Odd Knitted Suits for short women $5.00, Lounge Rugs $1.79, Flannelette Blankets, Wool Coverlets, Bedding, Rain Coats, Children's Stockings, Play Suits Cushions at 19c and 28c. See our big. choice, King Bros. Trinity Church, Belgrave Will hold a Garden Party on Mrs. John Nethery's lawn, on Tuesday ev- ening, June 26th, The Henderson En- tertainment Co., of London, will pro- vide excellent varied programme. Sup- per served fr•oni 6 to 8. Admission 35c and 15c. Conie and have a good time. Resigned from High School Staff Mr, P. J. Bigelow and Miss M. E. arson of the :HighSchool S taff have paneled their resignation in to the High School Board: They both have accepted positions with the Tort Hope n . High School., the schao 1that Mr, G" L. Brackenbury will go to as I'rinci- pat in September. OF HIGHSCHOOL Mr. W. Stanley Hall; E;A., Is Our New High .School Principal. pThe High School Board have ap- ointed Mr. W. Stanley Hall, B.A., of Niagara -on -tate -Lake to be Prin- cipal of the High School. Mr. Hall is a science specialist, a graduate of the University of Tor- onto, with first class honours, and he also won the S. H, James science medal in natural sciences ,e-► For four years he was on the staff of the Perth Collegiate Institute and latterly has . been Principalof the High School at Niagara -on -the -Lake. The new Principal is no, stranger to this district, having been born near one Brussels:. He is married and has chilli. se Mr, r Hall was highly recommended to the School ;hoard and the mem- berg of ttie Board arc to be congret- ttlated on appointing al 'man who has 1.1 such 'gond qualifications. a, LIBERALS SWEEP INTO POWER IN ONTARIO Henry Government Badly Defeated. as 8 Cabinet Ministers Fall, Only 16 Conservatives Elected Out of the 90 Seats. : Mitchell Hepburn, the youthful leader of the Ontario Liberal party, was elected in Elgin riding and under his buoyant leadership the Liberals were swept into power with a total of 66 seats out of the 90. Early returns gave every indication of a Liberal landslide and three hours after the polls closed the Liberal par- ty hada majority over all other par - Special Tomato Sale Cltoice Ripe Tomatoes, 2 lbs. for 25c at Red Front Grocery, Caught Fine Trout .George Mines caught a beautiful trout recently. It measured 15 inches long and weighed 22 oz. Not many trout this size are caught in this dis- trict these days. - Mothers, Attention! Little Boys' Wash Suits 75c, Cot- ton Knicker Hose 29c, Wool. Swim Suits $1.19, Forsyth Combinations 49c, Cotton Stockings 19c, Khaki Play Suits $1.00, Navy Whoopee Pants 69c, King Bros. , Firemen Are Appreciative The Wingham Fire Brigade wish td thank the Merchants who so kindly left their lights on during the Street Dance held under their auspices last week, also to thank Mr. W. H. Willis for his kindly donation. Anniversary Services Will be held iri Knox Presbyterian Church, Bluevale, Sunday, June 24th. Rev. J. R. Greig, the newly conducted Pastor, will conduct the services at 11 a.m. and 7.30 p.m.. Special music will be rendered by the choir. • Some Jack -in -the -Pulpit We have had on display in our win- dow a jack-in-the-pulpit that for .size will take some beating. It is 25e in- ches in height and has leaves about the size of .a, palm leaf. We are in- debted to Mrs. 5. D. Beecroft for this Mitchell F. Hepburn Who led the Liberals to smashing victory on Tuesday. ties. Eight members of the Henry Cabinet were defeated, Hon. William Finlayson, Minister of Lands and For- ests; Hon. T. L. Kennedy, Minister of Agriculture; Hon.' W. G. Martin, Minister of Public Welfare; Hon, Chas. McCrae, Minister of Mines; Hon. H. C. Schofield, Minister with- out portfolio; Hon. Paul Poisson; Hon. J. P. Moore and Hon. J. M. Robb, Minister of Health. Only Premier Henry, G. H. Chal- lies, Provincial Secretary, Leopold Macaulay, Minister of Highways and Hon. W. H. Price, Attorney General of the Henry Cabinet, were re-elected. The Liberals captured seven Tor- onto and Yc3rk ridings which are tra- ditionally Conservative. The standing: Liberals . Conservatives Liberal -Progressive C, C, F. Independent 15. F. O. Liberal -Labor specimen. Successful Street Dance The Jitney Street Dance held last Thursday evening under the auspices of the Fire Brigade was well patron- ized and all who attended appeared to thoroughly enjoy themselves. Arthur's Radio Orchestra furnished the music to the satisfaction of all. ODDFELLOWS MELD DECORATION SERVICE On Thursday evening last week Maitland Lodge No. 119 held their annual decoration service at Win.ghant Cemetery and deposited on the graves of the departed brethren a floral trib- ute. Bro, A. L. Posiiff gave the address and Bro. (Dr.) G. H. Ross acted as Chaplain. The names of the departed Brethren and Rebeecass were read by, Bro. Walter VanWyck. The Dectoration Service this year was held on the lodge meeting night instead of on a Sunday as in previous years. LOCAL AND PERSONAL Mrs. ° George Spotton was a Toron- to visitor over the week -end. Sunday visitors at the home of Mrs, Mable Clark were the .Misses Winni- fred and Catharine Darnell and Messrs, A. Holmes and G. Robinson of London, Mrs. Clayton Edwards and son, La Verne, and Mrs. Jennie Casemore, of Stratford, also, Mrs. G. Stevens and daughter, Helen of Detroit, were guests at the home of Mrs. Mable Clark last week. Dr. and Mrs. Fox and Vesta, also Miss Dell Walker, were Chicago vis- itors over the week -end. Bruce Fox who is attending the National College of Chiropractics returned with thein for the summer vacation, Mr. and Mrs. C. Kingan motored to Toronto on Saturday. Miss Jean Norris, who has been visiting them, returned with them. Mrs. Kingan stopped off in Kitchener on their re- turn to visit with her mother, Miss Beatrice Graham returned from a visit to Windsor on Saturday. She was accompanied on her return. by Mrs. Frank Graham and little dau- ghter, Wanda, of Windsor, who are visitors of the Misses Graham on John St. Induction Service Thursday Night On Thursday everting at 8 o'clock the induction of Rev, E. L. Roberts will be held in St. Paul's Anglican Church, Venerable Archdeacon Sage of London, will conduct ,the service snacks. King Bros; Total 66 16 4 1 1 1 1 90 Dresses— See the new models and Fabrics in Smart Sumner Dresses on sale at Is- ard's. Bargain Prices are $2.95, $8.95, $4.95 to $6.95. Engagement Announced Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Elliott, of Blyth, wish to announce the engage- ment of their eldest daughter, Mary Elizabeth, of New York City, to Mr. George Karaclis, of New Yorlc City. The wedding to take place the latter part of June Summer Draperies Now is the time for summer Chint- zes, Cushions for your verandah, Cur- tains for the summer cottage, Ward- robe hangings, Chair coverings, Box coverings, Lovely English and Dom- estic patterns. Regular Values at 50c to $1.00 at July Sale Prices of 29c, c, c. Icing . x.sw+ Appointed3949to PuBrosblic School Staff Miss Marjorie Gibson, daughter of Mr, and Mrs, T. H. Gibson, was ap- pointed to the Public School Staff by tlic School Board on Monday evening. She will take Miss Agnes Mahood's place in the senior second book. Miss Mahood placed her resignation with the Board a short time ago, to become effective at the end of June, Garden Party at Bluevale The United Church, Bluevale, will hold a Garden Party on Wednesday, June 27th. Supper served from 6 to 8, followed by 'a four -act play "Cran- berry Corners". Admission 35c, child- ren 20c. Ebenezer Church Garden Party The above United Church will hold their annual Garden Party, Friday. Tune 29th, Supper served from 6 to 8, The play "Adventures of Grandpa" will be presented by the Belgrave Dramatic Club, also musical numbers. Admission 35c and 15 cents. New Frocks - Millinery Smart, crisp styles coming regular- ly to hand, Every day or so there's something new, Organdy dresses, Crepe (tresses, Voile dresses, Chiffons, Printed Silk and Staple Colors. Lin- en hats, Felt fiats, Alpaca hats, Crepe hats, White, of course, and pastel and preach the sermon. The pttblic are cordially invited to attend this service. young People's Annual Picnic The annual Presbytery Picnic of: the Young People of the United Church will be held on Saturday, June t site 23rd,Summer School. trot , S t ill new 1 c three utiles north of Goderich. An afternoon of sports is being planned commencing , at 180 t.Following' 1m. the pass -around supper a vesper Gera vice will conclude the picnic to ivhicli all young people are invited. WEDDINGS Zigler Gibson The marriage of Thelma M. (Millie) Gibson, youngest daughter of Mr, and Mrs. T. H. Gibson, of Wingham, to James Zigler, of Guelph, took place; in Toronto on Tuesday, June 19th, 1934. The officiating clergyman was: the Rev. Roy W. Field of Parkdale • United Church. Following a short trip to Buffalo the happy couple will re- side in Guelph. Gaunt - Coultes A very pretty wedding was solem- nized on Monday, June 18th, at eleven o'clock in St. Helens, The Rev. T. C. Wilkinson officiating when Agnes. Marguerite, only daughter of Mr+. and Mrs. George F. Coultes, East Wawa - nosh, became the bride of John J. Gaunt of Whitechurch, son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Gaunt, of Kinloss. The bride was prettily gownedin grey and bue • chiffon shot velvet With white bat and shod and carried a shower bouquet, Her bridesmaid • was Miss Jessie Finlayson, of Kippen, who wore a dress of; blue crepe with white hat and- shoes and also carried a shover bon uct, • The groomsman was Mr, Nortnatr Coultes, brother of the bride, Following the' ceremony the bride endtroom left by motor for Sarnia, tl Detroit and Finlay, Ohio, and other points. The bride travelling in a gown Blue depe with gi,ec• weal.of Lido p o ries, theirietd1rn'they drill resiile at . theg - room's home in Whitechurch. INDIGESTION? Here's 3 Minute Relief Bisma-Rex is a new delicious tast- ing antacid powder that acts four ways at once to give you quick and las ' ng relief for acid stomach and di- gestive ills. It' neutralizes excess ac- id; relieves •Stomach of gas; soothes, irritated membranes and aids diges- tion of foods likely to ferment. Get a big jar today day for 1St at.Mc.'f(ibbon's frog Store.