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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance Times, 1934-07-26, Page 1With Which is Amalgamated The Corrie Vidette and Wroxeter News,. Bingle Copies. Five Cents WINGHAM, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, JULY 26th, 1934 Subscriptions $2.00 Per Y LISTOWEL PAIR WON TOURNEY 'Twenty-three Rinks in Scotch Doub- les Tournament. The Scotch Double. Tournament held on the Bowling Club's greens last Wednesday, drew an entry oftwenty- three rinks. Outside entries were pre- sent from, Goderich, Seaforth, Mount Forest, Listowel, Paisley, Kincardine, Owen Sound and Blyth. Play started at, 2,00 in the afternoon and did not finish until early the following morn- ing as there were three events, games being 12 ends. The trophy event was won by Koch of . Listowel, with H. C MacLean and D. Rae, second. The Association ev- ent was won by Hunt of Goderich, with Capt; Adams and A. Taylor run- ners-up. Miller of Owen Sound won the Special Event with O. Habkirk and W. Miller seceond. LOCAL AND PERSONAL Miss Marie Hopper is visiting with relatives in .Detroit. Miss Margaret Copeland is on a vacation at Montreal. Women's Sport Shoes, Best Values, at Greer's Clearing, Sale. Your choice of our: 25c bathing caps for .15c. 'McKibbon's Drug Store. Mrs, Johnson and Miss Mabelare spending a holiday in Toronto this week. A real chance—Cameras at r/3 less than regular prices. McKibbon's Drug Store: White Shoe Sale -Have you secur- ed your share of the bargains at Greer's. Ivfiss Dorothy Piper returned this week from ,a holiday at Hamilton and Toronto. Mr. and Mrs. Halliday of Kitchener spent the week -end in and around Wingham. Capt. and Mrs. W. J. Adams spent a few days this week visiting friends in Toronto. Miss Hilda Burke of Toronto, is spending her holidays at Mr, and Tars, R. H. Saint. Golf Clubs and Tennis Racquets at \20% less than_ regular prices. McKib- bon's Drug Store. Miss Jean Copeland, London is vis- iting with her uncle, E. S. Copeland and hilrs. Copeland. Mr. and Mrs. E. L. tanning and son Jack are visiting with Mrs. J. Wilson, Edward St. Mr. S. B. Blackhall, of 'Winnipeg, is visiting his brother, C. S. Black- ball, Diagonal Road. Miss Ann Wilson of Toronto is spending a vacation with her mother Mrs. J. W. Wilson. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Wherry, Rou- yn; Quebec are visiting with Mr, and Mrs. E. S. Copeland. Miss Elsie Blackhall and her friend Miss Lulu Kerr, are holidaying in 'Toronto and Gravenhurst. Clearing Sale of White and Sport Shoes at Greer's Shoe Store. Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Bishop are spending a vacation at Belleville and other points in Eastern Ontario, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Lee return- ed home Saturday atfer spending two. weeks'` vacation at Peterborough. Choice choice of our Bathing Caps for twenty-five cents, regularly sold tip to 75c. McKibbon's Drug Store. Mi.'s. Jack Dawson of Welfare Peace River District, Mi:. Toni and Will Robertson of Niagara Falls' Ontario, were visitors for the past few days with their cousin, Mrs: George Spot- tort, Miss Aileen Schaab . of Wroxeter, Misses Mary and Leah Robertson and Miss Marion Simpson of town, have returned from a two weeks' motor trip through Muskoka` and Georgian Bay district, including also a cruise through the Muskoka Lakes. NEW POTATO BUG KILLER FOUND Beetle Found by Eric Schatte, Kills Potato Bugs, The way of the potato bug is hard. in G. A. Schatte's garden as "there is a species of beetle there that attacks and kills the potato bugs. Eric, one of Mr. Schatte's boys, saw a beetle attack a potato bug and was so interested that he called his father to have a look. They captured a few of the beetles and put them in a box with some potato, bugs and kept them all under observation. Their efforts were shortly rewarded as one of the beetles again attacked' the po- tato bug. The beetle has a sort of stinger that it carries under its body and when it goes to work on a bug it sticks this stinger into its quarry about the neck part and apparently sucks the life out of it. Eric and Mr. Schatte brought two of these beetles into this office on Saturday morning and we placed them in a. jar along with some potato stocks and a few potato bugs. Over Sunday the beetles did away with the bugs, and one of the boys of the staff, wit- nessed a killing on Sunday, which hap- pened exactly as related above. The beetle is a flat -backed type, about k inch long, of a brownish col- or, with a light-colored underbody,, it has six legs, two feelers and a sort of stinger 114 inch long, which when not in use killing potato bugs, is car- ried under the body part. We have sent two of the beetles to the Ontario Agricultural College and may have further information later. WILL BEER BE FOR SALE HERE With the announcement of Premier Hepburn that his Government would not permit the sale of beer and wine in local option, districts, there is some confusion as to the status of 'Huron County, which is in Canada Temper- ance Act territory. However, the C. T. A.' was suspended by, ,the ;Domin.- ion Government to permit the en- forcement of the. L.C.A., but it could be made operative again on very short notice, Wingham and Goderich are the on= ly places that did not have local op- tion prior to the enforcement of the Canada Temperance Act. Applications for a beer permit have been sent from both towns. It is thought, however, that when Premier Hepburn said he would not permit sale in local option territory, he meant as well all dry territory. BEAR SEEN NEAR HERE n'- Orchard. rdo s OO cd.h Porcpuine Seen in P u 1 A short time ago Mr. Robt. Vint saw a big black bear on his farm on the B. line. The bear crossed the side - road and appeared as though it was going to cross the stream but on see - leg Mr. Vint went into the corn field and then disappeared hi Roland Grain's bush, It .is some time since a bear has been reported seen in this district, Out near the 10th bridge, one day last week a large porcupine was seen in Mr: Robt. Purdon's orchard. With deer getting plentiful and with beats and other wild life being seen, it crust be that old times are again returning. EDGAR FAMILY HELD RE -UNION Wingham Park Scene of Pleasant Gathering About 70 descendants and relatives of the Edgar family gathered at Winghain Bark last Wednesday for for their annual reunion, They were descendants of the late Charles and Maria Edgar, who came to Canada from Somersetshire, Eng- land, about 79 years ago, Settling. in Oxford county after a few years, they came to Bruce county and settled on a farm on the 10th concession of Cul- ross. They raised a family of three sons and six daughters, of .whom four are still living, namely, Henry, Thess- alon; Charles, Dauphin; Mrs, . Francis A. Edgar, Wingham, and Mrs, Bush, Wroxeter, There were friends pres- ent from North Branch, Mich,,; Tor- onto, Woodstock, Dungannon, Luck - now, Jamestown, Riversdale, Teeswat- er, Wroxeter and Rochester, N.Y. The oldest member present was Mrs. Edgar, Winghain; the youngest, little Phyllis Murdoch, Toronto. The afternoon was spentin ball games and horseshoe pitching and social chat. After a dainty lunch was served and enjoyed by all the desire was expressed to have another .re- union in 1936. Attended Grand Lodge eeMessrs. T. A. Currie, Geo. Olver and J. McMichael attended 'the meet- ing of the Grand Lodge of Ontario, A.F. & A.M., held in Toronto last week. Big Swim Again This. Year This is the ninth year of the Mar- athon swims at the Canadian Nation- al Exhibition. That they continue to hold a high place in the sporting nal- endar is evidenced by the crowds of upwards of 100,000 who attend to see the international professional natators compete, MANY ATTEND ALPS BRIDGE The Bridge Party at the Alps Golf Club House on Friday evening was a very enjoyable affair, with eighteen tables taking part. The play took place on the veran- dah of the club house and ideal wea- ther added greatly to the success of the evening. The winners were, Lad- ies, 1st Mrs, C. Kingan, 2nd Miss M. MacLean; Men, 1st J. R. M. Spittal; 2nd, Mr. J. W. Bushfield. Following the play a delightful lunch was served by the social com- mittee. St, Paul's Sunday School: Picnic St. Paul's Anglican Sunday School held their annual Picnic at the 10th bridge on Wednesday afternoon last, when a most enjoyable time was spent by the large number attending. Baptist Sunday School Picnic The Baptist Sunday School held their annual picnic at • Amberley Beach on Wednesday afternoon last week. There was a splendid attend- ance and the outing was thoroughly enjoyed by all. Women's Institute July 26th. The regular Monthly meeting of the Women's Institute will be held in the Council Chamber at 3 p.m. on Thursday, July 26th. All members are requested to be present at this meet- ing. Fish 'Spilled on Road "ish were spilled all over the high- way when Wesley Thompson, White- church fish peddler, driving his vehicle out of a farmer's lane, near Goderich, ran it plumb into the side of a pass- ing truck, with disastrous results to the fish wagon and its contents. Dillinger Shot to Death Krohn Dillinger, the Indiana desper- ado, met death Sunday night at the point of fifteen Department of justice guns in front of a small North side theatre at Chicago. The special de- tail of expert marksmen designated months ago to stop the depredations of Dillinger, met him as he came out of the Biograph Theatre, and slew him on the sidewalk. Fell and Fractured Hip Mrs. J. Maxwell, Kingsville, while visiting with her ,son, J. C. Maxwell, at Orillia., lost her balance and fell on the floor, fracturing her hip. S1ie. is now a patient in the Soldiers' Me- morial Hospital there and although' doing as well as can be expected, will not be about again for a long time. Mrs. Maxwell's many friends here to- gether with the Advance -Times, wish her a speedy recovery. inTuesday , The T e intense heat wave which has been affecting the whole of North America this last few days, was very noticeable in Wingham on. Tuesday. During the afternoon the temperature was 04 in the shade, and at the time of going to press there is little pros- pect > fi•oin the terrific heat peer of a c 1 G The crops are badly ba ' 1 _ in need of rain but there's not a olotrd in the sky this nlornirtg. WINS $500 BISLEY PRIZE. Sergt. James Borland of the 48th Highlanders, Toronto, who won the Prince of Wales Trophy in the shoot - off of a tie at Bisley, England, July 21st, 50,000 GREETED "MITCH" HEPBURN One of the Largest Political Gather- ings Ever Held in Ontario. CHILDREN'S FLOW- ER SERVICE AT ST. PAUL'S CHURCH HAD RIGHT HAND SEVERELY BURNED Dr. A. W, Irwin Suffered Burns on Hand as He Extinguished Fire in His Office, ki'Wirat in all probability would have been a serious fire, was prevented on Monday by the,,quick action of Dr. A. W. Irwin. While working in,, his laboratory about 2 o'clock on Monday some heated' oil that he was using, in some unaccountable manner took fire and the blaze quickly spread, The Doctor used greatpresence of mind, hecarried the pot of burning oil out into the waiting room and then rush- ed back into the laboratory and put the fire out, By this time a slight fire had started, in the waiting room. He, quickly extinguished the blaze and carried the pot of burning oil down the back stairsinto the yard; His prompt action no doubt avert- ed a serious blaze but the Doctor had the back- of his right hand, from the wrist to the tip of the fingers, severe- ly burned: The palm of this hand was also blistered,. It will be about two weeks before his hand heals, suffic- iently to carry on his work. The office while not badly damag- ed: by fire, is badly blackened by the thick black smoke from the burning oil. MODERATOR TO PREACH HERE At the 11, o c oc c sere ce on u day morning, a .Chivdren's Flower Ser- vice was held, when each member of St.. Paul's Anglican Sunday School brought a bouquet of flowers, as an offering of "the flowers of the field." Very impressive was the opening Processional, the Choir leading, sing- ing the hymn "Around the throne of God in Heaven," followed by the children carrying their flowers. Dur ing the service and; the singing of the hymn "Here, Lord, we offer Thee all that is fairest," the children presented. their flowers to 'the Rector. Daring his address, Rev. E. L. Rob- erts, impressed upon his hearers the greatness, wisdom .and love of Al- mighty God, taught to man' by the flowers of the field. He took as his text, Psalm 145, verse 10 "All Thy works praise Thee! 0 Lord," The Offertory solo "Father in Heaven to Thee we lift our voices", was very impressively sung by Mr. A. E. tan- ning of Toronto. At the conclusion of the service the flowers were sent to the Wingham Hospital and to the sick members of St, Paul's congregation. With the cheers of 50,000 followers • ringing in his ears Premier Mitchell F. Hepburn was at home in St. Thom- as last Thursday, where the folks call him "Mitch," The vast crowd, des- cribed as the largest political gather- ing ever held in Ontario, joined with the Premier in celebrating the first Liberal victory in Ontario in 30 years. Exactly one month after he won his convincing victory at the polls and upset the Conservative govern- ment of Hon, George S. Henry, the Liberal ss of his native Elgin County, held their triumphal celebration for. Premier Hepburn. It took the form n a night meeting ofalongparaclea c1 g F in Pinafore :Park, Itappeared as if the whole popula- tion P tion of St. Thomas and most of the population o >ulation of Elgin County turned out to honor the native son who became premier at the age of 31 years. But thousands ' carne " from outside the county, large groups from 'Western Ontario cities arid individtials from all parts of Ontario, Premier Hep- burn introduced every member of his Cabinet to the crowd and made a short speech. LOCAL .AND PERSONAL Mr. H. Diamond returned on Sat- urday from visiting with his daugh- ter, Mrs. L. Saunders at Tiffin, Ohio. Mr. and Mrs. B. J. McLean of Wakaw, Sask., are guests at the home of Mr, and Mrs. Jos. Henderson, Blue vale Road. Mr. and Mrs, Syminton and family of Toronto, spent the week -end with the latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Johnson, Minnie St. A beautiful 5x7 enlargement from any negative you wish Free with ev- ery $1.00 spent in our printing and developing Dept. McKibbon's Drug Store. Mr. and Mrs. John Osier and little daughter Maxine of Listowel, spent last week at the home of the litters parents, Mr. and Mrs. Eli Bolt 6th. con. Turnberry. Mr, and Mrs. Cameron Doughty, and children Kenneth and Phylis of Calgary were visitors last week with Mr. and Mrs, W. F. Bergman, Mrs. Doughty is Mr. Burgman's sister. Visitors with Dr. and Mrs. Red- mond were, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Kee-, gen of Portland, Oregon; Mr .and Mrs. W. R. Alder of Durham, Ont., Miss Murriei Redmond of Toronto, and Frances Russel of Toronto Uni- er'sity. m e.Dr. J. S. Shortt, of Barrie, Moder- ator of the Presbyterian General As- sembiy, will preach in St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church here, on Sunday evening, July 29th. He will preach at Lucknow in the morning and at Dun- gannon in the afternoon. SOFTBALL SHORTS The Softball schedule is almost completed, and as yet it is not certain who will get into the play-offs. Since the hardball {earn finished their sched- ule games, interest has increased in the softball games; and the crowds are increasing in size. The play-offs should furnish some real games, and should start around August 7th. * * a * Sculling Races at C.N.E. The four foremost professional scullers in the world will race at the Canadian National Exhibition this year. Bob Pearce of Australia will defend his title against W. G. ("Bill") Miller of Philadelphia and Bert Barry and Eric Phelps of England. Pearce barely managed to beat Miller at the Olympic Gaines, the margin being half a boat length. Pearce beat Ted Phelps, brother of Eric, at Toronto, last year. NOTICE The holder of ticket number 1788 at the Chamber of Commerce Street Carnival has failed to claim the prize (Bridge lamp). After 12 noon August 9th, rut claim' for this ticket will be accepted. „ ;, CELEBRATED I-115 94th BIRTHDAY ViJilliarn .Miller, Near Lucknow; Still Very Active. "'William Miller ,who lives with his sister, Mrs, Peter Torrance, on the boundary east of Lucknow, celebrated his 94th birthday Tuesday. Mr. Miller is bright and active, each day finding him .. busy about the farm and he frequently walks into the vil- lage and home again and thinks no- thing of it. He suffered severe injur- ies when he fell down the cellar steps at his home in the spring but has made a remarkable recovery and was in town before eight o'clock in the morning of the 12th. of July to join in the big celebration which took place in Lucknow. Mr. Miller has been a member of the Orange Order for 77 years and in all that time has not missed more than two or three celebrations. He .receiv- ed the prize for the oldest Orangeman prsent. Born in Ireland, he came to Can- ada with his parents when quite young and they settled in Peel Town- ship. When about 16 years bf age he and his brother Thomas took up 200 acres of bush in Wawanosh Townhsip, the farms now occupied by James Lyons and John. Miller. Here they cleared enough land to erect a log house and the slow process of clearing the land for agricultural pur- poses continued. Mr. Miller was married at the age of 18 years and seven children were born, Alice, James, Robert, William. and Margaret, all of whom reside in the West, and Mae and Isaac, who have passed away as well as his wife whose death occurred many years ago. Of a family of seven, Mrs. Torrance and Mr. Miller are the only surviving members. To -night (Wed.) the tlfic-Macs and Cubs meet for the last time. This game means a lot to both teams, as they are even at present, and the win- ner goes into second place. The last time they met, the Mic-Macs managed to take a win but had to battle all the way to do it. Since then the Cubs have beaten the first -rung Aces, and have no fear nor respect for anyone, * * * r. 'e Silvertowns Win On Friday evening Merkley's Sil- vertowns clinched first place in the A class when they took a 6-2 decision from Prudential in what was, without doubt, the best game of the season so far. Johnson pitched good ball for Prudential and was given good enough support to win any game, but his mates couldn't seem to bunch their hits off "Coon" Brown, hurling for Merkley's gang. Prudential scored 1 run in the second and another in the seventh when they made a last attack on Brown. Brown was in trouble sev- eral tines, having the bases loaded a couple of times with none out, but air -tight support was given when he bore down in the pinches. Transport Oil - Prudential On Friday evening Prudential and Transport Oil clash, and Prudential need a win to be even with the Oil gang. Prudential are picked to win, after their fine showing recently against the leaders; but you can be sure there will be a battle as a win would make either team breathe eas- ier.—Don't miss it! * * * * Aces 20 - Mic-Maes 12. On Monday evening the Aces set the Mic-Macs back and took a firm held on, first place. The Aces won the game when they scored nine runs in the first inning, 'clue to poor#fieldthose gci rng•'.shotttd register at. once. ing and loose infield work when run ners were on :bases, Fail Hart had Derry. Day Celebration To Be Held g Au list 11th The BlackInd g.hts of the Counties of Midllesex Pertly, Huron and part. of Thrice will celebrate the 'anniver- sary of Derry Day at Godericlr, on Saturday, Aug. 11th, instead of Tues- day, July 24, regular date, it was ail- nottnced after a conference of repre- sentatives of officers. The change was Made to accommodate Stratford ledg- es, many members of which do not work on Saturday afternoon, and therefore lose but half a day. FOUR MIXED RINKS PLAYED AT LUCKNOW PRESENTATION TO MR. BRACKENBURY High School Trustees Tender' Him a Farewell Luncheon, A luncheon was helot 'Tuesday even- ing at Williams' Restaurant by the Wingham High -School Board in hon-' or of Principal G. L. Brackenbury, who is town about Au est 1.5 leaving g' I to take over the principalship of the Port Hope High School, Members of the Board compliment- ed Mr. Brackenbury on the fine show- ing he had made during fourteen years as Principal of the High School. , Trustee W. J. Henderson, after making a suitable speech, presented Mr. Brackenbury with a beautiful motor rug, .a gift of the members of the Board. In his reply Mr. Brackenbury stat- ed that he had enjoyed his long terra of office in Wingham and will be al- ways interested in the welfare of the Wingham High School. A tournament of mixed rinks was held on the Luclnow bowling greens on Monday evening. There was an entry of 18 rinks, four of which were from here. Going into the last game every Wingham rink had won two games, but only one finished with 3 wins. Mr. and IVIrs. W. A. Miller and Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Crawford, had 3 wins plus 13, taking second prize. Vesta Fox, W. McCool, Jean Christie and. J. Mason, 2 wins plus 10; Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Armitage and Mr. and Mrs, Art, Wilson, 2 wins plus 8; Mrs. F. Preston, Mr. and Mrs. A. Taylor and George Williams, 2 wins plus 8. First prize was won by Eldy Kunt- zenhausen's rink of Hanover: OBITUARY Henry Fixter Henry Fixter, who for the past el- even years, had been in failing health, passed away at his residence Monday morning; ,July 23rd, He was born in London,' Ontario, January 6th, 1864, where he resided until 36 years ago, when he moved to Wingham. He served 42 years with the Grand Trunk, Railway, and at . the time of his re- tirement 11 years ago, he was serving in the capacity of engineer. In 1892 he was married in St, Marys, to Annie. McDonald, also of London, who has nursed him throughout his entire ill- ness. He was a member of Wingham Lodge 286 A.F.' & A.M., having join- ed November 5th, 1907. Surviving are three sons and three daughters, Rus- sell and George of Windsor, Thomas of Missoula, Montana; Mrs. T. Clel- and, of Windsor, Mrs. W. Brindle of Atwood, Donalda at home, also one brother George, of the Experimental Farm, Ottawa, and one sister, Mrs. F. Stevenson, Ottawa. The funeral will be held from the Wingham United Church at 1 pen. on. Wednesday, July 25th. Following the service the remains will be taken to London for burial in the family plot at Mount Pleasant Cemetery. Rei-, J. F. Anderson, Minister of Wingham United Church, of which the deceased was a member, will of- ficiate at both the Church and the graveside. The pallbearers will be: his two sons, Russell and George, his two sons-in-law, Wesley Brendle and Thomas .Cleland, W. 13: McCool arid Tack Stewart, e ,tee; ° Attended Service in Goderich The Choir of St. Paul's Church at- tended the Special Centennial Serv- ice at St. George's Church, Goderich on Tuesday evening. Elected D.D.G.M, North Huron ‘'SWor, Bro. Robert 'Bowman, Brus- sels was. elected District Deputy Grand Master, North Huron District A,F. & A.M., at the annual meeting of Grand Lodge held in Toronto last week, Too Much Slang -- Slang is always credited with be- ing effective, even if lacking in dig- nity.. There is rather too much of both in the idea of the newspaper that changed its heading, "Births, Marriages and Deaths," to "Yells, Bells, Knells." Not satisfied with ei- ther a wag suggested, "Hatched, Mat- ched, Despatched," Notice to Veterans All veterans who are proceeding to the Corps Reunion in Toronto, Aug. 4th, 5th and 6th, by rail, and all those ivho require billets, must hand their names in to Dr, Howson at once, if they wish assistance frons the com- mittee. Railway rates will be about $2,50 return, but tickets will be issued only to those possessing vouchers. All the nicest hitt of the game, a drive between right' and centre, that went for a homer, Harry Gibson and Ed, 'Harrison, in the field for the Mic- Macs, were a little shaky at first, but both made several good catches to- ward the latter part of the game. Him --"I hope you'll dance with inc tonight." Hct--"Olr, certainly, I hope you don't think I came clown here merely fot pleasure." John W. Chapman Mrs, C. Blatchford' received word that hre brother John W. Chapman, cook at the A. B. Evans camp at Sapawe Lake, Man. fell from a canoe and was drowned. Mr.Chapntan leaves :a young widow and two small children, residing in Fort William. He is also survived by his mother, IVfrs. W. 'Attridge, Rapid City, Man., and three: sisters, Mrs. H. Henry of Rapid City, Man.,' Mrs. S. Gardner and Mrs. H. Tebbe both of Winnipeg, Mr,• Chapman was a former resident of Winghain having gone west to live about 16 years ago. Attention Will all ex -47th Battalion Members, please communicate with W. J. Ap- pleby, Money Order Department, G. P. Q., Toronto 2. On Trip to England **Rey. J. Pollock, of \Vhitecl arch, is leaving T hur.sday of this week to visit with 'his sister and other friends in England. While away he will take trips to Wales, Scotland and Den- mark. BIG SPECIMEN OF BLACK KNOT Found by Joe Wilson on Cherry Tree Root. "Chat black knot is a very trouble - soiree. disease on trees w •as proved be- y and doubt by Joe :Wilson, who for two or three • years has been cutting black knot off his cherry tree, On Monday he decided to dig the tree up and about 18 inches below the ground, foetid a black knot growth on the root which measures 18% in- ches around and about 614,0 inches, dc.cdeep.. : It is now 00 display yis �la in our rtigt . clow. 1t was brougt, to this office' by T. Saint,