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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance Times, 1934-08-09, Page 1r1 With Which is Amalgamated The Gonne Vidette and Wireoxeter News. Single Copies Five Cents WINGHAM, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, AUGUST 9th, 1934 Subscriptions ,$2.O0. Per Xe VETERANS HAD WONDERFUL TIME 80,000 Gather for Re -Union About 65 veterans from, Wingham .and district attended the Corps Re- Union that was held in Toronto Sat urday, Sunday and Monday, They re- port that, they had a very wonderful week -end, meeting old comrades and talking over war days. It was the first 're -union of ' the corps since the close of the war in 1918 and over 80,000 returned men were present. The Church Service held on Sun - ,day in Riverdale Park was attended by 200,000 people. Veterans from all over. Canada and the United States were there. It was truly a real re -union and as it is twen- ty years since the boys first enlisted many 'wonder, if it will be the • last. Much to See at the C.N.E. "Exploring'." in the park of the Can adian National Exhibition is one of, the new thrills. People who have been .accustomed to visiting only certain buildings' and exhibits in which they are most interestind find new sensa- tions and delights inmost unexpected -quarters, It takes two to three days to : "do" the Exhibition properly. C.G.I.T. Girls at Camp Fifteen. C,G.I,T, girls from Wing- itam for the past week have been at the United Church camp near Goder- ich. Miss Betty Walker wasin charge of the group, Mrs. j. 0. Habkirk act- ed. as Camp Mother. Twenty-five girls from Clinton were also in attendance. The camp was in charge' of Mrs. Poe - let of Clinton. The girls break camp today (Wednesday) to return to their home. WEDDINGS Field - Eckmier Melville Presbyterian Church, Brus- sels was the scene of an interesting wedding Saturday afternoon, when Golf Clubs and Tennis Racquets at Florence Wilannna, second daughter 20% less than regular prices: McKib- ef Mr. and Mrs. Louis Eckmier, was married to Dr, William John Field. of Manchester, Connecticut, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Field of Wingham. Rev. William. Moore officiated and the wedding music was played by Miss Edna Eckmier of Stratford. Dur. ing the signing of the register Dr. G .Roy Stinson of Toronto sang "0 Promise Me." Pink gladioli and blue larkspur for- med effective decoration for the oc- casion. The bride, whose father gave her in marriage, wore a graceful gown .of ' white French suede lace, cut on fit- ted lines, the skirt forming a three- -cornered train. The bodice fashioned with long raglan sleeves, tight from the elbows to the wrist, ;falling in jioints over the hands. She wore a small hat of lace and. crepe, in halo effecty and h'er flowers were white Killarney roses and lily -of -the -valley. The gift of the groom, a rhinestone, bracelet :was her only ornament. Miss Grace Eckmier, her sister's at- tendant wore a frock of pink suede lace with ruffles of net around the sleeves, and the skirt made with flar- ed hemline. A sash of blue taffeta completed •the frock, and she wore long blue mesh gloves, blue slippers and a hat of pink lace. Her flowers were a Colonial bouquet of Butterfly roses and cornflowers. Mr.,Frank Field was the best man dor his brother, and the ushers were Mr. Glenn : Eckmier, brother o fthe ,bride, and Mr, Harry Dahlner. At the reception held afterward at the home of the bride's parents, Mrs. Eckmier received her guests wearing a gown of black silk velvet with black ghat and coursage of Butterfly roses. Mrs. Field, mother of the groom, was -gowned in taupe crepe with trimming if navy blue and blue hat, Her cor- sage was Talisman "'roses. Later the bride and groom left by motor for Lake: of Bays, the bride travelling in a smart ensembleof navy blue sheer crepe with blue felt fiat. On their return Dr, and Mrs. Field will live in Manchester, Conti. Stanley. - Stanley Y St. Paul's Anglican Church was the scene of a quiet but pretty wedding do Saturday afternoon when Eva May, daughter. of Mr, and Mrs,. Edward g • Sta,,nley of Kinloss, was united in mar- riage with Albert Thomas Stanley, son of Mi, and Mrs. Thomas Stanley of Kinloss, Rev. P. L. Rihcards, Rec- torof the Church, officiated Miss Lula Kaake of Kincardine was brides- maid and Mr. Ezra Stanley, df ICn- loss, groomsman, 'TOOK. TO DITCH TO AVOID CRASH No One Injured But Car Darnaged Robert Chalmers escaped injury early Thursday morning when he took the ditch a short distance from Tees- water, to avoid hitting Alvin Ritchie of Teeswater, Bob. was .driving to- wards home when the former drove on to the highway from one of the concession roads, and apparently did not notice Chalmers. The most of the damage was done, when the ear struck the bank, crushing in the right front fender and headlight and damaging the front wheels, The occupants of both cars escaped injury. LOCAL AND PERSONAL Mrs. G. Ross was 'a visitor in Kit- chener this, week. Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Greer spent the holiday week -end at Bruce Beach. Mr, and Mrs. Bishop have returned from' a vacation spent 'in Belleville. Mr. and Mrs. Percy Biggs and fam- ily spent the week -end at Powasson. Miss Marian Scott of Kingsville is the guest of her aunt, Mrs. A. Pos- liff. A real chance—Cameras at 14 less than `regular 'prices, Mcl:ibbon's Drug Store. Miss Alma 13osinan of Toronto was the guest of Mr. and Mrs, R. H. Lloyd last week. Mrs. Geo. A. Williams, Muriel and Allan returned last week from a visit. to Detroit, , Miss Phyllis Turner of Toronto is visiting her cousins, Barbara and Mary Ross. Charles McKibbon, of Toronto, park appeared to be in a dangerous spent the week -end in. Kincardine at condition and he had granted permis- their cottage, sion for its removal. Some of the Mrs. A. Fleming and, Miss Agnes sheeting on the .hose tower was loose Walker spent a day last week with and the Property Committee was em- Mrs. G. Baker. powered to have it repaired. Miss Alice Reading is holidaying at Conn, Wilkinson reported for the Bruce Beach, the guest of Mr. and Fire Committee that the siren was now in good working order and the shipment of new hose had arrived and he .thought it was first-class hose. Reeve Davidson reported for the Cemetery Committee that new steel fence had arrived and would be erect- ed -this week. He •expected that a coat- ing of crushed stone would be an- on Shuter St, this week. He thought it be advisable to have calcium chloride applied later to help pack the gravel so that the final coating could be ap- plied this Fall, but this would be look- ed into later on. The Clerk reported that a balance of $2L26 was on hand from the pay- ment of Transient Trader's License Paid in by the Hub Clothing Co., and two years' taxes had been charged against the. original payment. Moved by Conn. Elliott, seconded by Coun. Baker, that the Hub Cloth- ing Co. be paid the balance of $21.26 due them on transient trader's fee. Carried The Clerk reported receipt of a•16- year bond from the MacLean Lumber & Coal Co., covering the new roof placed on the Town Hall recently. The bond was examined by Council and declared satisfactory. The matter of earlier closing of the stores on Saturday evenings was dis- cussed and it was agreed that the merchants should make the first move in this direction.' Moved by Coun. Elliott, seconded by Coun. Baker, that this Council most heartily a til congratulate Night Con stable Platt for promptness tness in be- ing so quickly P at the .31? 0. Cream- ery at, the time of the recent attempt- ed 'robbery. Carried. Coun. Baker brought up the mat- ter of holidays for officials and it was agreed that they proceed on vacation as usual. His Worship suggested that more workshould be done on roads locally to provide employment. Reeve Div... iclson explained work being done on different` roads under County'super vision, His Worship had the Clerk read correspondence with the :Minist- er of Highways. The taxes in arrears were reported by the Clerk as .follows: 1981 balance $147,48, 1932 balance $2012,56; 1933 balance $5534,11; total $7694.10, Moved by Conn. Bishop, seconded. by. Cottn. Baker,', that Hs Worship, Coons. Crawford and Elliott, along with the Clerk,: interview the Towns Solicitor Wednesdayntornag in iie- gard to certain arrears. Carried, The meeting then adjourned. COUNCIL MET TUESDAY EVENING Night Constable Platt Congratulated on his Prompt Action at U.F.O. Robbery. A regular meeting of Wingham Town Council was held in the Council Chamber Tuesday evening. All mem- bers were present, His Worship May- or Hanna in the chair. Minutes of last meetingwere read and approved. A letter was read from Mr. . Roy Manuel; Secretary of the Wingham Fire Department, asking for permis- sion to hold a dance on, a portion of Main Street on August 16th, 1934, the proceeds to be used toward expenses of a meeting of the Ontario West Firemen's Association to be held in. Wingham in September. Moved by Conn; Bishop, seconded by Coun. Crawford that the Fire De- partment be allowed to hold a street dance on August 16th. The Finance Committee reported a number of accounts properly certified and recommended payment. Moved by Coun. Elliott, seconded by Coun. 13ishop, that the report of the Finance Committee be adopted as read. Carried. Coun. Baker reported .for the Street Committee that grass had been cut and he had some men rake the loose stones off Shuter Street after the pow- er grader had broken up the surface. Mr. Foxton had applied for permission to improve an entry and this had been granted. A steel pipe would be used and covered with cement. Coun. Geddes reported for the Pro- perty Committee that a tree at the TREBLES DREW LARGE ENTRY 29 Rinks Enjoy- Fine Evening Of Bowling Alex Crawford's Rink Took lst, Place Mrs. T. C. King. bon's Drug Store. Mrs. G. T. Gregory and son,, Jack, returned to their home in Climax, Sask,, on Wednesday. Mr. Walton McKibbon was in Ow- en Sound on Monday, playing in the golf tournament there. Mr. Bert J. Reid of Toronto silent the week -end with his cousin, W. G. M. Reid and Mrs. Reid. Misses 'Lillian and Irene Ellacott, Fern Thoii and Clara Metcalf motor- ed to Toronto and Rochester. Miss Ruth Hamilton has returned to town after spending a month with Mary McKibbon in Kincardine. Mr. and Mrs, Tom. Fixter of Mus- soula, Montana, and her mother, are visiting with Mrs. Harry Fixter. Mr. Albert Cooksey and son, Thom- as, were guests of Mr. and .Mrs. Geo. A. Williams for a few days last week. Mr. W. Goodyear of London, and his son, Percy, of Sovereign, Sask., visited this week with Mr. and Mrs. H. Hazlegrove, Mr. and Mrs. A. Walker and Joyce spent the week -end at Midland and Balm Beach, taking the 30,000 Islands trip on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. G. Baker motored to Owen Sound over the week -end, :ac- companied by Mrs. McIntyre and Mil- dred, of 'Peterborough: Mr, and Mrs. Clare Adams spent the week at Kincardine Beach, Mrs. Jackson and Miss V. Dikert joining them for the week -end. Mrs. W. W. Arnnstronn g, Craig g, and their guest, Malcolm McMaster, of Toronto, returned to Wingham after spending a month at Bruce Beach, Mrs. Geo. Mason, Mrs. Gregory and son, also Tubs. R. Beattie visited last week at Willow Beach, Lake Simcoe, the guests of Mrs. W. A. Campbell. 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. Geo. McKay and Mary Elizabeth, of Hamilton, were visitors in Wingham for the holiday, Miss Lois Adams returned to Hamil- ton with therm. Dr. and Mrs. Fox, Bruce and Miss Dell Waller motored to Detroit for the week -end. Their neice, Miss Marie Foie, re turned with them after spend- ing a month here. Miss Muriel Redmond is on a two- ss weeks' motor trip to Boston and the Nevv England coast where she is en- joying n- " y iing the sea air and the company goy g of friends, before returning to her po- sition osition in Toronto about the second week in At gust, The Twilight or Trebles held on the local greens on Friday night was mosa,successful with 29 rinks entered. Blyth 3, Goderich 1, Listowel 1, Mount Forest 2, Harriston 1, Lucknow 2, Kincardine 2, Teeswater 2, Brussels 2, local 13, In the morning it appeared as if it would be a wet night, but as the day passed on the weather brightened and it was an ideal evening for this wond- erful summer pastime. First prize, Blankets went to J, A. Currie, E. J. Nash, Alex Crawford skip, with 3 wins plus 19. 2nd. prize Mirrors, was won by Dan . McTavish, Walter Kerr, L. Procter skip, of Brus- sels, 3 wins plus 17. Another Bxussels. rink. took • 3rd, prize, pullovers with 3 wins plus 15. The rink was R. J. McLaughlin, R. F. Downing, J. Logan ship. 4th. prize, shirts, stayed in Win gham G. L. Brackenbury, W. W. Armstrong, J. Mason skip, getting 3 wins plus 11. Fifth 'prize;' Lemonade sets, was won by Angus McCrea; Dick Stalker, H. Robinson skip, Blyth, with 2 wins plus 16. NOTICE Dr• Redmond wishes to announce in response to several inquiries that be is Not going to take a holiday next winter but will be at home through- out the whole season. SAFE BLOWN AT THE U.F.O. Robbers Frightened Away When Constable Platt Appears on the Scene, About 3 a.m. Sunday morning Con- stable down' town, stable Platt whowas .gas, heard an explosion at the U.F.O. He and Grant McLean rushed up to the plant in cars to discover that the safe had been blown. They got there so quickly thatthe robbers did not have time to get back into the office to complete their job and as a result were forced to leave empty- handed. Constable Platt saw one of the rob- bers running toward the C.N.R. tracks. He fired in the air and called the man to halt but he disappeared over the embankment and with this as cover made good his escape, -A few minutes later the roar of an automo- bile was heard near the Foundry and. the robbers were on their way.i. Six weeks ago the till of the U. F. O. was broken open and it is be- lieved that the same party returned to make a bigger haul. They entered the building through the sky -light and made their way to the office. They placed a charge of nitro-glycerine and set a fuse to it. The explosion was terrific, It curled the bottom of the safe door up but failed to break the combination. It would have been a matter of a few minutes' work for the robbers to get into the safe had not Constable Platt appeared on the scene. Eighteen panes of glass were broken in the office. The men made such haste to get away that they left a jimmy behind, also a bottle of nitro-glycerine and some fuse on the roof, Several times in the last few years this building has been broken into with more or less success and eight years ago the safe was blown success- fully. ,Preached at St. Andrew's Rev. C. H. MacDonald of Lucknow, conducted both morning and evening services in St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church on Sunday. Back From Vancouver Mr. C. P. Smith arrived in town from Cadboro Bay, ' Vancouver, on Tuesday. Mr. Smith's many friends will be pleased to see him again. Attended Races at Goderich A g lar e number from Wingham and vicinity attended the Goderich races on Monday. Successful at Exams. Elaine Radford, a pupil at the Spotton Business College here, suc- cessfully passed her examinations in Bookkeeping, Stenography and Filing. Suffered Slight Stroke Ir, Chas. Carter, Road Supt, for E. Wawanosh, suffered a slight stroke on Friday. We are pleased to report that he is making a splendid recov- ery. Given Acclamation Hon. Peter Heenan, Ontario Min- ister of Lands and Forests was Mon- day elected by acclamation to the On- tario Legislature in the Kenora by- election. Prayer Meeting Thursday The Interdenominational Prayer Meeting- in Lower Wingham will be held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Cenclair Phippen on Thursday night, at 8 o'clock. This will be the fifth anniversary of these prayer meetings and there will be plenty of singing and prayer and testimony. You are invited. Celebrated 30th Wedding Anniversary <Mr. and Mrs. William H. Campbell of Detroit, Mr. and Mrs. P. Murray and Mrs, E. Richard of Toledo, Ohio, also Mr, Harry Campbell, of Stanton, Mich„ visited over the week -end with Mr. and Mrs. Charles Campbell, Pat- rick St. This is the first time all the brothers have met together in thirty years. The occasion at this meeting was the celebration of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Cbell's 30th wedding an- niversary. am P nive:rsary. Conservatory Prepares For Re -Opening Preparation for the opening, on September 4th, of its 48th season are proceeding apace at the Toronto Con- servatory of Music. Extensive n n- srovoments have been made in the Women's Residence, adding greatly to its convenience and : attractiveness, while a lumber of changes in the main Truck Overturns in Ditch COSENS CLAN HELD RE -UNION The third annual re -union of the Cosens clan was held in the beautifui. park of the City of Stratford on Mon- day of this week. Charles Cosens with his wife and family carne to Canada from Dorking, England, in 1832 and settled in Tuck- ersmith where a number of them are at rest in the cemetery in connection with Turner's Church. The members of the family being of a somewhat roving disposition, are now widely scattered all over Canada and the United States, and even as far away as South America. One branch in Michigan recently held a family gathering with one hundred and fifty present. There were between fifty and sixty at the Stratford meeting, and the day being ideal, a pleasant time was spent in the spacious park of the Classic City. Won at ,Goderich In the Invitation Scotch Doubles Tournament held at Goderich Wed- nesday last week, Andy Taylor and Art Wilson won the Trophy Event; and Wally Miller and Alex. Crawford won the second event. Truly a Wonderful Show Visitors from the United States are amazed at the scope and magnitude of the Canadian National Exhibition. No annual exposition in the United States or elsewhere in the world conn - paries with it in the matter , of size and diversity. Won Trophy at Owen Sound \,.At Owen Sound on Monday Wally Miller and Alex. Crawford won the Trophy Event in the Scotch Doubles Tournament. Two other pairs, Andy Taylor and Jack Mason, Ed. Harrison and D. Rae, also played, but did not get into the prize list. To Be Tried in December Hermann W. Doerr, defaulting sec- retary -treasurer of the Exeter Public Utilities Commission at Exeter, was given a preliminary hearing at Exeter before Magistrate Reid. He elected to be tried by judge and jury and wa,s sent up for trial at the December As- sizes, LOCAL AND PERSONAL Mrs. H. Garlick and Doreen are spending a few days in ,Toronto. Mr. and Mrs. R. Galbraith spent the holidays with friends in London. Your choice of our 25c bathing caps for' 15c• IvlcKibbon's Drug Store. Mr. and Mrs. Jim Halliday spent Sunday with friends in Kitchener. Mr, and Mrs. R. H. Lloydand fam- ily are enjoying a vacation at Bruce Beach. Mr. Ronald Cowley, of 'Hamilton, spent the week -end with Mr. and Mrs. T. Fells. Mr. and Mrs. C. Anderson of Ma- doc, are visiting relatives and friends in town. Mr. and. Mrs. D. Halliday, Minnie St., spent the holiday with friends in BeIgrave. Mrs, Ed. Bradwin ,of Toronto, re- newed acquaintances in town one day last week. Mr. and Mrs, Mills and Mr. and Mrs. MacGregor spent the holiday at Eugenia Falls. Miss Lockhart visited friends at Kitchener, Toronto, Oshawa and 'Whitby last week. Capt. and Mrs. W. J. Adams, also Alton and Mrs. T. A. Adams, spent the week -end at Clarksburg. Miss Scott, of London, is spending a holiday with her friends, Mr. and Mrs. J. Halliday, Shuter St. Mr. and Mrs. Clark McLean and family spent the holiday with the lat- ter's parents near Lucknow. Choice of our Bathing Caps for twenty-five cents, regularly sold up to 75c. McKibbon's Drug Store. Miss Helen Ernst, Miss Betty Ernst of Detroit and Bruce Beach, were the guests of Mrs. Charles Lloyd ,last week. Mrs. R. Vanstone and Mrs. Bell, of Southampton, also Mrs. Chisholm of Oakville were visitors in town last Friday, Miss Lena Doubiedee front near Belmore, spent the past week with her stint, Mrs. H. F. McGee, and other friends in town. Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Armstrong, Craig and Malcolm McMaster, Mr. and Mrs, .H. Sherbondy motored to Tobermory on Sunday. Miss Leah Currie has returned to Toronto after spending her vacation with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. David Currie at Glenhill Farm. Miss Jean Currie of the civil service staff at Ottawa, was a visitor over the week -end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. David Currie, at Glenhill Farm. Rev. G. F. and Mrs. Campbell ac- companied by Miss Minnie Barber, left last week for their home in Ot- tawa after spending two weeks at the home of Mrs. Chas, Barber. Mr. and Mrs: Sydney Inch of Re- gina, visited last week with the form er's sister, Mrs, Charles Campbell: Mr. Inch attended Business College here and is now chief reporter for the Stt- preme Court of Saskatchewan. Mr. 'Chas. A. Barber, publisher of the Chilliwack, (13 C.) Progress, is spending a week at. the, home of his mother, Mrs, Chas. Barber, Leopold St, Mr. Barber is leaving on Monday to attend the annual convention of the Canadian Weekly Newspaper Assoc- iation at Montreal. Peculiar Asparagus Growth '..Mr. John Gray sent to our office on Tuesday an asparagus growth that is very peculiarly formed. The stein is flat, very thin (almost like a piece of cardboard) and about one inch wide, out of which the tassel -like branches grew. The stem has the ap- pearance as if it had been run over and pressed. Specials Thursday, Friday and. Saturday— Heinz Spaghetti, med. tin 10c, large tin 17c; Chipso, 4 small pkgs. 25c; Corn Syrup, 5 lb, pail 35c; Corned Beef, 12c tin; Chicken Haddie :11c tin; Pearl Soap 10 bars 29c; Many Flowers Soap, 5 cakes 23c; Kellogg's Corn Flakes 2 pkgs, 15c; Rennie's Bird Seed 15c box; at Dominion Stores. buildings to increase the facilities av- ailable 'to students have been carried out. 'Teacher throughout the country will be interested in the opportunit- ies afforded by the Conservatory in the new course leading to the L.T,C. lvt. (Teacher's) 'Diploma. The course covers a period of two years and in- cludes practical teaching under super- vision, tPer-vision ' Schultz•--"Vottr opening closed. What now?" Schwartz--•"Ottr closing sale opens," sale has,. On Friday evening a heavily loaded truck belonging to the Listowel Transport, coming to Listowel along the boundary on the west side slipped in the loose gravel, and before the driver could right it wenn into the ditch and overturned. Bert Felkar; the driver, was severely injured and had to be taken to Listowel Memorial Hospital, where several external in- juries received attention.' There was considerable freight on the truck for Wingham merchants, some which was badly damaged. BEER MAY BE SOLD HERE Canada Temperance Act under $nus- pension. According to reports the Liquor Control Board of Ontario has ruled that the Canada Temperance Act is under suspension and, that municipal- ities where local option had not car- ried would be eligible for beer and wine licenses. In February 1914 Hur- on County passed the Canada 'Temper- ance Act by a majority of 2608 and it went into force the following year. The last vote on local option here was in 1913 when it failed to secure the 315 vote by 17. The vote for local option was 334 against 250. The following other municipalities in Huron County besides Wingham that would be affected are: Goderich,. Seaforth, Brussels, Exeter, Townships of Hay and Stephen. Managing Stone in Goderich Carl Deans of town has been ap- pointed manager of the Dominion Po g Store in Goderich. His friends here. will wish him every success. Appointed to High School Staff f sMr.' E. Madill of Peterboro, has been appointed to the local. High School Staff by the Board. He will fill the vacancy on the staff caused by the resignation of Mr. Bigelow, who has accepted a position on the staff of the Port Hope High School. Buy Groceries at King's Kellogg's Corn Flakes 3 for 29c;. Bordeau Walnuts (halves) 49c lb.; Choice Pink Salmon, 2 for 23c Heinz Tomato Soup 3 tins 35c; Shredded Wheat 2 for 23c; Blue Rose Rice 3 Ib. 25c; Sliced Pineapple 2 tins 25c; Baker's Cocoa,' j lb. tin 15c; Choice Dates. 2 lbs. 23c. King Bros. Suffered Slight Stroke at Grand Bend While spending Sunday afternoon at Grand Bend, Mr. Addison Rings - ton suffered a slight stroke which af- fected his speech and face. He was immediately brought back to his home here. We are very pleased to report that be is improving very satisfactor- ily, Spotton To Speak At Goderich Speakers for Derry Day celebrat- ion to be held in Goderich, on Aug- ust 11 are R. W. Sir Knight Joseph Carson of London, past grand master of Ontario West, and other Grand Lodge officers; also Sir Knight Geo- rge Spotton, M.P., and district clergy. The last Derry Day celebration was held in Goderich nine years ago. Five thousand are expected from Perth, Middlesex and Huron Counties. Lightning Paralyzed Man's Arm • During the morning's electrical storm, Thursday, lightning struck the home of Patrick Reynolds, Hallett Township, on Provincial Highway No. 4 just north of Clinton. The bolt followed down the chimney and pipes into the kitchen stove, bursting with a loud crash into a ball of flame. One man's a.rni was paralyzed and a, wo- man fainted, Paper was stripped off the walls .as if by magic, but fire diel not break out. OBITUARY Mrs. Chas.' H. Wightman There passed away at Whitechurch on Tuesday morning, 'August 7th, Mary Howatt, beloved wife of Charles H. Wightman, in her 67th year. She was born in Colborne 'Township, the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs, George Howatt. Iu December 1891 at Westfield she was married to her now'' bereft husband. Following her mar- riage they lived on the 7th line of East Wawanosh, but for the past eight years have been residents of Biuev.ale. Mrs, Wightman has not enjoyed good health for some time but was seriously ill for only a week and her death came as a great shock to her family and friends. . She leaves to mourn their loss, be- sides her husband, one son and two daughters, Mrs.' Jas. Brigham, Blyth, George D. Wightman,: Belgrave, and May at home. One son, Ivan, lost his life serving his country during the Great War. She is also: survived by onc brother, William Howatt, Hullett Township. • The fundal will be .held from the W. hitechurch United Church at 2 p.m. on Thursday, August 91h, the service will be conducted by the ltev. T. C. Wilkinson, Minister of the chtnt•ch, of which she was a member, Internment will takei 1 place in Brandon Cemetery, Belgrave. Fall Opening Now is a good time to enrol. Surest road to a situation. With improved conditions we are placing our gradu- ates, Correspondence courses. Pay when convenient, Write Today to Wingham. Business College or Can- ada Business College (Moor & Bath- urst), Toronto; George Spotton, Pres- ident.