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WINGHAM, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 25th, 1934
Subscriptions $2,00 Per Yew
SPEAKER DISCUSSES
WAR AGAINST .CANCER
J .W. S. McCullough, Provincial
Health Director, Gave Splen-
did Address.
Dr. Jolui W, S. McCullough, ' Tor
"onto, Director of Health for the Pro-
vince of • Ontario, gave an informative
address on Cancer, in the Town Hall
Yon Thursday evening, which was lis-
tened to with deep interest by the
audience.
Dr, R. L. Stewart, Presided and
introduced the speaker, who told of
the spread of the disease, and the de-
termined war being waged against. it
by medical science and the Govern -
:anent, which appointed a Royal Corn -
'mission to go abroad and investigate
the matter: Clinical research has con-
tributed to the control of cancer by
augmenting the knowledge regarding
its occurrence and behavior. 'Exact-
ing a toll of 120,000 lives annually in
the United States and 10,000 in Can-
ada, Concer is now being generally
recognized and accepted as a major
public health problem. He said that
if cancer was discovered in its eearly
stages that it could be treated with
:good results and recommended per-
iodical examinations by the family
physician as the best road to better
health as no disease would reach an
advanced stage before treatment, if
this was done.
Play at Browntown Church
Friday Night
The Young Men's Bible Class, of
Browntown Church, will be favored
with a play entitled "Cranberry Cor-
ners" by the Bluevale Y.P.S. in Eben-
, ezer Church on Friday evening, Oct.
26th at 8 p.m. Admission 25c and 15c.
A Large Apple
We have on display in our win-
dow a Northern Spy apple that for
size will take some beating. It meas-
ures 13 inches in circumference each
way. Mr. W. M. Henry, R. R. 1,
Belgrave, picked it in his orchard
.and was good enough to bring it in
so that we could put it on display.,
Hallowe'en Social to be Held
In St. Paul's Church
A Hallowe'en Fancy Dress Social
will be held in the basement of St.
Paul's Anglican Church on . Friday
evening, Oct. 26 under the auspices
of the A.Y.P.A. A fine selection of
games has been chosen including
mysteries, games of skill, and music,
and a good time is in store for all.
Lunch will be served. The admission
is adults 10, children 5c. Bring your
friends and come and enjoy a real
social evening with the A,Y.P.A.
CARLOAD OF FOOD
FOR THE WEST
Donations of Food Stuff for Strick-
en. Areas. in West to be Shipped
This Week.
A carload of vegetables, fruit, can-
ned goods or other eatables, will be
shipped from the C.P.R. station here
this week to the . stricken areas in.
Western Canada. Clothing will not
be included in this shipment.
At a meeting in the Council Cham-
ber on Thursday when the Ministers
from the various congregations, in-
cluding Belgrave and Bluevale, also
a number of others who were inter-
ested, organized this district.
All donations that are ready for.
shipment maybe sent direct to the
car at the C.P.R. station on Thurs-
day or Fridayof this week, and all
goods that have to be packed please
take same to the Council Chamber
as early as possible, so they may be
packed for shipment.
Wagons will go through the coun-
try in this district to pick up any
donations. The co-operation of . the
people of the town and district in
helping to send a full car from here
is stressed at this time as the need
in the West is greater this year than
ever before: It is not so long ago
that we had a°'letter from a Minister
in the West who told of the extreme
want in many districts there and all
who read this letter will realize that
their help is urgently needed.
Be as generous as you can. Your
fellow citizens in the West need your
assistance. Any who have not dona-
tions of food but who are anxious
to help out in this work may give
cash. These cash donations to be
given to any of the local ministers
wlio will see that they are promptly
sent in.
Honored on. Her 75th Birthday
Wingham, Oct. 19.—In honor of
her 75th birthday, the family of Mrs.
James Edgar, Leopold Street, called
at her home and took a surprize panty
out to her old home on the 14th con.
of Culross. Twenty-two members of
the family were present, including
four sons and their wives and twelve.
grandchildren. A fowl dinner was
served and also a birthday cake glow-
ing with candles. The afternoon was
spent with music and games. A pleas-
ing feature of the day was the presen-
tation of several useful gifts, present-
ed by her two yottngest grandsons,
'George ;and Maitland Edgar. After
wishing her many more years of
health and God's blessings, the party
returned home..
Mayor Away for Treatment ".
Mayor John W. Hanna, who has
been confined to his bed for practi-
aclly the last five weeks, left on Tues-
day for Grand Rapids, Mich., for
treatment. It is hoped. that on his
return he will'be'completely'restored
to his usual good health.
Southampton Won Malcolm Trophy
Lucknow and the Southampton
Fishermen played two games last
week for possession of the. Malcolm
Trophy. At the game on Wednes-
day the Fisheremen won by 7' - 2
and on Saturday in Southampton by
4 - 2. In the game on Wednesday
two local players played for Luck -
now, Bob Groves caught and Ken.
Somers played left field. Neither
games drew much of a crowd. This
winds up baseball for this season in
this district.
BEER LAW STAYS
AS AT PRESENT
Premier Hepburn Believes in Princi-
pal of Local Option.
Complimenting Liquor Commis-
sioner Odette on the impartial way
he was discharging his office, Prem-
ier .Hepburn on Saturday warned a
dry delegation headed by Rev. Ben.
Spence that he would not budge front
his stand on the beverage room ques-
tion.
,Meetin the delegation which ask-
ed
g
ed that Mr, Odette cancel by abit-
rary action licenses issued in the dry:
counties of Perth, Peel and Huron,
Premier Hepburn courteously but
-firmly refused. "I believe in the
'principal of local option,,., he told the
deputation, which included F. J.
Shorttt of Brampton; S. L. Adolph
of Listowel, and A. T. Cooper, of
Clinton,
l fora local option vote," he
Calp
added; "That is all Toronto has to
do. That :is all any municipality has
to do."
ALL NOW READY
FOR THE CARNIVAL
Meet Your Friends at the Arena
Carnival Next Tuesday Evening,
Do not miss it! There will be
barrels of fun for all, old or young
will have the' time of their lives at
the Carnival and Hallowe'en Frolic
in the Arena next Tuesday evening,
October 30th, under the auspices of
the Chamber of Commerce.
Plan now to' be there. If you can
not come in costume be there anyway.
and laugh your cares away.
All arrangements are now complete
and this event will be the best yet
to be staged here in a long time.
Music, Dancing, Midway, Clowns,
Sports for Old and Young.
This is the first Hallowe'en Frolic
to be held here in some time and a
time is assured for each and every
one. Hosts of Ghosts, fun, frolic, a
ban -uptime, all for twenty-five cents.
Lucky Admission Ticket Prizes, cos-
tume prizes for comic and fancy
dress. See you there! Will you
laugh! You will laugh! Make this a
real big night.
Farmers, Attention
In last week's issue we had a not-
ice in the paper that Major Earl Cor-
bett, of Fordwich, has been appoint-
er Registrar of the Farm. Relief Act,
for Huron County, This should have
read, Official Receiver for Huron
County under the Farmers' Creditors
Arrangement Act. At present bine
this act has nothing whatever to do
with farm loans. This act was drafted
to assist the farmer and is a form of
debt adjustment. As Major Corbett
is in other parts of the County a
great deal, those wishing to get in
touch with ' him should make an ap-
pointment to save disappointment.
WEDDINGS
Gamble MacDonald
A pretty autumn wedding was
solemnized at the Sacred Heart
Church, Wingham, Wednesday, Oc-
tober 17th,, when Rev. Father
Paquette united in marriage Marion
Elizabeth, eldest daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. MacDonald of Ripley, and
George Ambrose Gamble, only son
of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Gamble,
Diagonal Road, Wingham. The bride
was attired in a beautiful gown of
white satin made on the long slend-
ering style and wore the becoming
wreath and veil, and carried a bou-
quet of pink chysthenums. The
bride was attended by Miss Evelyn
Gamble, sister of the groom, who
wore a gown of green silk crepe with
hat and acecssories to match,. and car-
ried a bouquet of yellow roses. The
groom was supported by his cousin,
Mr. Wilfred White, of Holyrood.
The wedding music was played by
i'4rs. John Gibbons, and she was as-
sisted in the„ singing by Mrs. J. Er-
nest and Rev. Father Sullivan, of
Clinton, who sang the Ave Marie at
the Offertory.
Following the wedding ceremony a
dainty wedding dinner was served at
the Brunswick Hotel after which the
bridal party drove to the home of
the bride's parents, where a reception
was held in the evening at which the
young couple received many beauti-
ful and useful gifts showing the es-
teem in which they are held. Prior
to her marriage the bride was given
a miscellaneous shower by her many
friends and neighbours. The young
couple will reside on the• groom's
farm near Clinton.
Evening Auxiliary Will Hold Bazaar
The Evening Auxiliary of the Un-
ited Church, met last week at the
home of Mrs. J. H. Crawford, with
twenty-three present. The meeting
was in charge of Miss Phyllis Johns,
andafter the opening exercises, Miss
Beatrice Joynt led in prayer. The.
Scripture Lesson was taken by Mrs.
Chas. Lloyd. Mrs, R. E. Laidlaw
gave the topic for the evening which
dealt with the final chapter of the
Study Book "Lady Fourth Daughter
of China." This book has been most
beneficialto the girls, a chapter hav-
ing ,been taken at each meeting. Mrs,
G, W, Howson then read a very iti-
terestitlg letter, from 'Miss Caroline
Wellwood, rnissiortary in China, who
has gone out from this church, and
who is now planning for a furlough
early in the Spring.
The business discussion was in
charge of the president, Mrs. G .L.
Baker, when plans were made for the
holding of the bazaar on Saturday,
r
November 24th, Mrs. A. W. Irwin
kindly offered her home fox a, sew-
ing in meeting, which ,will: be held. this
week. The meeting was theta brought
to a close with the benediction,
HURON PLOWMEN
HELD FINE MEET
Large Crowd Present to Witness
Contests,
The 11th annual plowing match of:
Huron County Plowmen's Associa-
tion was held on the farms of David
Smith and Reeve L. E. Cardiff, fifth
con. of Morris, three miles west of
Brussels. Although the day was cool,
a large crowd collected to watch the
36. contestants. William Doherty of
Toronto, judged the events. A re-
freshment booth was on the 'ground
where meals were served.
The results; high out plows in sod,
Bert Hemi igway, best crown and fin-
ish; William Dennis, Walton.
Jointer class, two jointer plows in
sod with skimmers, no cut allowed,
Austin Nairn, Munro best crown and
finish; R. G. Brown, Galt; Glen Mc-
Fadden, Millbank.
Jointer plows in sod. with skimmers
onen only to Huron County, Wilber
Willetts, Wingham, best crown and
finish, and won the A. J. H. Eckardt
silver tea service; Bennett Mitchell,
Listowel; Gerald Neil, Kirkton; El-
mer Dennis, Walton; Thos. Clark,
Brussels.
Boys, sixteen and under nineteen,
in sod, Earl J. Ethke, Mitchell, best
crown; Wilbur McFadden, Millbank;
Gordon Scott, Cromarty; H. Defoe,
Drumbo.
Boys under sixteen, in stubble,
skimmers allowed, Kenneth Brown,
Monkton, best crown and finish; Jas.
Adams, Wroxeter; Bruce Jeffery,
Teeswater; Russell Cunningham,
Brussels; Stewart Brown, . Brussels;
William Jeffery, Teeswater.
Single riding plows in sod, skim-
mers allowed, John Hall, Ayr, best
crown and finish; George Martin,
Brussels; Robert McMurray, Brus-
sels; Wm, Miller, Brussels; John Hall
winning Massey -Harris voucher, val-
ue $5.
Tractors drawing three furrowed
plows, open to all comers, Orval
Wasman, Mitchell, best crown; Gor-
don McGavin, Walton; Joe Smith,
Brussels; Orval Wasman winning T.
Eaton carving set.
Class eight, Thos. Miller, best
crown and finish, winning carving set
donated by Robt. Simpson Co. Best
crown and finish in each class receiv-
ed a five -pound bag of T. G. Hemp-
hill famous wheat berries, donated by
T. G. Hemphill of Wroxeter.
United Church Anniversary Services
Anniversary Services in connection
with Wingham United Church will
be held on Sunday and Monday, Oct.
28 .and 29. The special speaker for
Sunday will be Rev. T. Albert Moore
of Toronto, former Moderator of the
United Church. There will be spec-
ial music by the choir with Mr. Geo.
Snaith as guest soloist. On Monday
evening a fowl supper will be served
followed by a good programme.
Anniversary Services at Belgrave
On October 28th
Anniversary Services in commemor-
ation of 70 years of Presbyterianism
in Belgrave will be held in Knox
Presbyterian Church on Sunday, Oct.
28th, Services at 11 a.m. and 7,30 pan.
will be conducted by the Rev. Ken-
neth MacLean, Wingham, Special
music will be supplied for the occa-
sion and a cordial welcome is extend-
ed to all to attend these services.
BADMINTON CLUB
SOCIAL. EVENING
A very pleasant time was enjoyed
by the members of the Badminton
Club in the Armouries on Friday ev-
ening when the first social evening.
of the season was held. Badminton
was .enjoyed the first half of the :re -
ening after which a lunch was 'serv-
ed by the ladies of the club. This
very enjoyable evening was cantina -
ed with a dance.
The Badminton Cltrb is in for a
'great' season, as the play has start-
ed p=itch earlier this year and there
is rimer more enthusiasm shown by
the members.
LOOK AT YOUR LABEL
.HONORED ON 40th
WEDDING DAY
Surprize Supper Held for Mr, and
Mrs. Curtis.
Wednesday evening, Oct. 17th, Mr,
and Mrs, Joseph Curtis were treated
to a surprize in the forrrt of a -fowl
supper, it being the occasion of the
fourtieth anniversary of their marri-
age.
Plans were arranged and success-
fully carried out by their daughter,
Mrs. Harold Proctor and Mrs. Curtis'
sister, Mrs. Laura Kirton.
At six o'clock the party enjoyed a
bountiful repast, including bride's
cake and all that goes to make a real
wedding feast.
The party consisted of Mr. and
Mrs. Curtis, Mrs. John Rolph, Miss
Margaret Curtis, Mr. and Mrs. Har-
old Protcor and daughter, Margaret,
Mrs. Laura Kirton, Eldon Kirton and
Mr. and Mrs. George Mathers. Other
friends called later in the evening and
enjoyed social conversation and mu-
sic.
The mailing list has been corrected
up to and including October 20th.
Please look at the label on your pap-
er and if there has been any omis-
sions or errors, notify this'Office at
once. If your label shows. that you
are in arrears please remit as early
as possible.
The Rexall Drug Store Prize Contest
For Boys and Girls. Voting com-
mences November lst. Be sure and
have your entry in early. McKibbon's
Drug Store.
Fowl Supper
On Monday evening ,October 29,
at the Wingham United Church. Sup•
per served 5.30 to 8,30. Adults 40c,
Children 25c.
OBITUARY
John C. Casem,ore
A highly esteemed resident of Mor-
ris Township passed away on Friday,.
Oct. 19th, at his home, Lot 11, Con-
cession 1, in the person of John
Campbell Casemore, in his 68th year.
Mr. Casemore had been in poor
health for the past six months and
during the month of August he frac-
tured his hip and from that time on
never regained his strength. He was
born in Mornington Township, Perth
County; he moved when a child with
his parents to the second Concession
of Morris and for the past seventeen
years had resided on the 1st conces-
sion of Morris.
Mr. Casemore was noted for his up-
right dealings and was always ready
to lend a hand. He was a good nei-
ghbour and a kind husband and lov-
ing father. He was a member of the
Wingham United Church and in pol-
itics he was a Conservative.
He leaves to mourn their loss, be-
sides his sorrowing widow, who was
formerly Elizabeth Baird to whom he
was married on March 17th, 1879,
one son and one daughter, Milo of
Morris, and Mrs. Win. (Laura) Orr.
of the fourth of . Turnberry. He is
also survived by one sister, ivirs. Jno.
Hunter, Morris; and seven brothers,
William and Jerry, of Turnberry;
George of Kansas City, Robert, of
Wiarton; Thomas, of Clinton; Eli
and Joseph, of Morris. One sister and
one brother predeceased him, Mrs.
Thos. Abram, Morris, four years ago
and James, three years ago.
The funeral service was conducted
from his late residence in Morris
Township on Sunday afternoon by
Rev. J. F. Anderson of Wingham
United Church, assisted by the Blue -
vale L. O. L. No. 766, of which he
was a member, who took the service
at the graveside. Interment was made
in Wingham Cemetery. The pallbear-
ers were John Hunter, Thos. Bridge,
Alvin Smith, Hugh Sinnamon, Wm.
MacGee and George Thornton.
Attended Re -Union
Dr. R. C. Redmond attended a re-
union of the medical class of 1898 at
Queen's University, Kingston, on
Saturday. While there he attended
the Inter -collegiate football game be-
tween Queen's and Varsity when
Queen's won by 4-3.
Institute Annual Social Meeting
The annual social meeting of the
Women's Institute will be held in the
Council Chambers on Thursday even-
ing, Oct, 25th. A good program will
be presented. The Rev. J. F. Ander-
son of the United Church will be the
guest speaker. The public are cordial-
ly
ly invited to attend.
On Staff of Local Business College
The Wingharn Business College
has been very fortunate itt securing
Mr, Win. Secord as teacher at the
College. Mr. Secord conies from the
beautiful summer resort town of
Oakville on Lake Ontario. Mr. Se -
cord: obtained his High School edu-
cation at Oakville but his college
studies were secured in 13ttffalo, 1V.
Y. He has been teaching at the
Gregg College in 'Buffalo up until re-
cently, Will is a member of the Bry-
ant and Stratton College, quartette,
heard over station W EBR; Buffalo,
with their college songs and news.
Donations Appreciated
The Wingham General Hospital
appreciate the gena:osity of the peo-
ple as shown by the donations of
fruit, vegetables, and money, collect-
ed on Thursday and Friday of last
week, and would like to take this op-
portunity of thanking the ladies who
did the collecting and also for the
use of their cars. M. E. Adams, Supt.
SUNDAY SCHOOL
TEACHERS CONVENE
Maitland Presbytery Sunday School
Teachers Held Convention Here..
The seventh annual convention of
the teachers and officers of the Sab-
bath schools of the Maitland Presby-
tery was held in St. Andrew's Pres-
byterian Church, here.
The afternoon session was under
the guidance of Rev. John Pollock
of Whitechurch, and was principally
for the discussion of the Sabbath
school problems. Rev. R. M. Hanna
of Ripley and Rev. Arthur Leggett
of Molesworth, gave brief addresses
on the foundation work of the church
which is within the Sunday school.
With the evening session, follow-
ing the opening hymn, there was a
short devotional period, led by the
pastor, Rev. Kenneth MacLean. ' In-
teresting and appropriate addresses
were presented"Preparing the Way
by Rev. W; A. Young of Hensall,' and
"The Message of the Sabbath School
Teacher", by. Rev, J. D. Smart, of
Ailsa, Craig. Prayer for the Sabbath
School was offered by Rev, J. K.
MacGillivray of Ashfield. Special
music was rendered by the choir, and
a solo, by Miss Myra MacDonald,
with the organist, W. H, Willis, ac-
companying.
Member Much Improved
C. A. Robertson, M.L.A., for Hur-
on -Bruce, wlio suffered a stroke
shortly after the Provincial election,
is showing much improvement and it
is expected that he will be able to
attend the coming session of the Leg-
islature. Mr, Robertson's friends in
this community will be happy to
know that he is showing such mark-
ed improvement.
"Bottoms Up" at Lyceum Theatre.
Musical Comedy, Songs and Laugh-
ter.
Hear Mr. Cameron Geddes
Assisted by Mrs, W. VanWyck and
the VanNorman Sisters at the Wing-
ham United Church Fowl Supper
Monday, October 29th.
Notice
For next week only there is a
change of day when Mr. R. A. Reid,•
Eyesight Specialist, will be at Wil-
liams' Jewellery Store. Next week he
will not be here on Wednesday as
usual, but will be here on Friday,
Nov. 2nd, from 9 to 12.00 a.m.
British Won Big Air Race
C. W. A. Scott and Campbell
Black, Englishmen, won the 11,300 -
mile London -to -Melbourne air race,
arriving at the Flemington race-
course, Melbourne, early Tuesday.
They flew to Melbourne from
London in less than three days, trav-
elled the last lap frons Charleville
with a faulty motor; but they nursed
it along, after hasty repairs at Char-
leville, and made the 787 -miles lap
in good time.
St. Andrew's W. M. S.
The W.M.S. of St. Andrew's Pres-
byterian Church, held its October
meeting on Wednesday, Oct. lith. As
1934 is the 70th anniversary of the
W. M. S. a special anniversary pro-
gram was followed. Scripture read-
ing was taken by Mrs, T. King, and
prayers were led by Mrs. W. Hender-
son, Miss M. Anderson and Mrs. G.
Wilson. Mrs. K. MacLean gave an
address on the work of the W. M. S.
in Canada for the past seventy years.
Mrs. Rae gave a paper on the topic
for the day "Our Hospitals and Lep-
rosy Work in the East," On Sunday,
Nov. llth, the evening service will
be the W. M. S. Thank -Offering,
when Miss May Williamson, mission-
ary, from India, will give an address.
CHILDREN TAKE
PART IN SERVICE
On Sunday morning a special ser-
vice was held for children in the Un-
ited Church. The choir was inade
tip of children who rendered two
numbers "Father We Thank Thee for
the Night" and "The Ships glide in
at the Harbour Mouth". Little Louise
note sang sweetly "Love's Lesson"
and Donal. Lloyd gave a recitation
"God, Make My Life a Little Light."
Rev. Mr. Anderson gave a. special
talk for the children.
PUBLIC SPEAKING
CONTEST AT CLINTON
Championship Contests to be ' Held
at Clinton, Otcober 27th;
The seventh annual Public Speak-
ing Contest and the fourth annual
Spelling Match will be conducted. in
the auditorium of the Clinton Coll-
egiate Institute on Saturday, Octob-
er 27th, at 2,00 p.m. A Champion-
ship Recitation contest for boys or
girls 8 years of age and under is also
being held.
The prize winners in the Public
Speaking. and Recitation contests at
eachof the seven Huron County
School Fairs are eligible to compete
and the contestants in the Spelling'
Match will be the first and second
prize winners from each School Fair.
The afternoon's programme should
prove very interesting and all are in-
vited to attend.
Again Elected Vice -President
At a meeting of the Associate Chir-
opractors and Drugless Therapists of
Ontario, held in Hamilton last week,
J. A. Fox, of town, was re-elected
vice-president of this organization.
To Preach at Belgrave
Rev. Kenneth MacLean will preach.
the anniversary services,. in . Knox
Presbyterian Church, Belgrave, next
Sunday. Last Sunday he preached.
the anniversary services in Calvin
Presbyterian Church, Exeter, and,
Rev. S. M. Gordon, of Exeter, occur
pied the pulpit in St. Andrew's
Church here, Next Sunday, Rev. Mr.
Mills of Blyth will preach here at
both morning and evening services.
Many Attend Fowl Supper
On Tuesday evening the ladies of
the Sacred' Heart Parish, held a fowl
supper in the Armouries. From 5.30
until' after 8.80 the ladies were kept
busy serving thescrowds that atteud-
ed with all the good eatables that go
to make a wonderful meal. Following
the supper a short program was held,
Councillor G. L. Baker, representing
the Town Council, gave a short ad-
dress. The other speaker on the pro-
gram was George Spotton, M.P., who
gave a witty address, Thomas Park-
er gave selections on the guitar: and
sang, and. Joseph Moir renderer. two
solos, accompanied by Mrs: T. Cruik-
shank. The lucky draw was made by
T. C. King, W. Wellwood and G. L.
Baker, with the following results: lst
prize, $15.00, Eddie Blue, London;
2nd prize, $10.00, Mrs. J. Wawne Sr„
of town; 3rd prize, $5.00, 'Miss H.
Fitzpatrick, Arthur. Following` the
program a dance was enjoyed by it
large number, Arthur's Radio Orch-
estra supplying the musk.
MR, GEO. SMITH GOES
TO TORONTO BRANCH
Word was received here last week
that Mr. George Smith, manager of
the Bank of Commerce, is being
transferred to the Parkdale, Toronto,.
branch as Manager. It is likely he
will leave in about two weeks.
It is just three years since Mr.
Smith came here from Hamilton as
manager, and it is with regret that
his many friends learn of his leaving
but their best wishes go with him in
his promotion.
Since coming to Wingham Mr.
Smith has taken an active part in the
life of the community. He is Treas-
urer of the Chamber of Commerce,
an active member of the Badminton
Club, being a past president, Vice
Captain and Treasurer of the Alps.
Golf Club. Mr. Smith has a splendid
voice and his wilingness to help out
on various programs and church ser-
vices, has been a pleasing feature of
his services in this cornmungtyy. Last
year he trained the High School Glee
Club with great success. He is also
a member of Wingham Lodge No.
286 A.F. & A.M.
Mr, Smith is not alone in his activ-
ities
ctivities in the community life here as
Mrs. Smith was very active in many
sport and other organizations, and.
she will be greatly missed when they
and their family, Winnifred and Don-
ald, move away.
Mr. L. R. Blackwood of Tillson-
burg, will take Mr. Smith's position
here, and Mr. R. C. Brown of Brus-
sels, will go as manager to Tillson-
burg; Mr. G. E. Northwood of. Ham-
ilton will take over the Brussels Of-
fice.
The following is taken from the
Tillsonburg News:
It was with regret that citizens.
of town and district learned this week
that Mr. L. R Blackwood was to be
transferred to Wingham as manager
of the Canadian Bank of Commerce
there. Mr.. Blackwood came to Till-
sonburg 15 years ago next month
fromToronto as manager of the bank
here. Subsequently the Standard
Bank was amalgamated with the
Bank of Commerce, and the business
of the former's branch here was
transferred to Mr. Iilacktvood's sup-
ervision.
Mr, and Mrs. Blackwood (nee MISS
Ethel McBride) who were married
since the former's coming to Tillsoa-
btirg, have been very popular itt s,11
circles of the community life. Iloth
are members of the Tilisonbttrg Golf
and Country Club. Mr. Blackwood is
a member of King Hiram Lodge, No.
78 A.F. & A.M., and has been a valet.
ed trustee on the High School Iloard
for several ears. They have one
v Y
daughter, Miss Betty. As members
of St, Jnhtt's Anglican Church; the
family have been actively identified
with its activities.
Mr. L. R. I3l.aelcwood, Tillsonburg,
Who wi11atake over the managership
of tate local branch of the Canadiatt
Bank of Coiemeree shortly, was in
town on Sunday.