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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance Times, 1934-10-25, Page 1With Which is Amalgamated The Carrie Vidette and Wroxeter News. (tingle Copies Five Cents 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.