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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance Times, 1935-01-31, Page 7xeter rr idet ,'Thursday, January 36.. 1935 GORR.IE lisXr,s, F. Lynn of T ordwich Spent Tuesday with her sister, Mrs. R. S. ,Clegt; Mr ,and Mrs, S. Bricker, Fordwich •macre-guests one clay this week with lir- and Mrs, Walter Simnson. Mrs, Greives of Orange Hill was the guest of Mrs, R. S. Dane and Mr. Dane a couple of clays last week. Miss . Isobel Earls, of Wroxeter; .spent a couple of days with her sister, Mrs. .yf C. King and Mr, King last •week, Weare glad to report Mr. William. :Bremner who though still critically ill is 'somewhat improved. 'The regular monthly meeting of the M, S. will be held on Thursday afternoon, February 7 at the home of Mrs.: R H. Carson. Mr. and Mrs. Jack King, Miss Jean -and Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Bissett all of l ondon were Sunday guests of the -eformer's parents, Mr. and Mrs, C. Xing and other relatives. All .previous cold' weather records ''for this.season were shattered on Sun- aday morning when. the thermometer 'registered 30, degrees below. Mr, Harry Jennings of Huron Col- lege London, . spent the week -end at Wingham; and now regular trains are rut from Wingham to Toronto.. Wiiighain, will, no doubt, be the; .prin- cipal terminus of the road. Genre Wort Overtime Game The hockey game played in the Gorrie Arena on Wednesday evening last between Clifford and Gorrie re- sulted in a tie when about ten minutes overtime had to bo played, Gorrie scoring a goal making it 8-7 in their favor... The line-ups were. Gorrie: Forwards, .L. Ashton, H. Steurnol,'L, Short, H, Hamilton,' D. Jones and A, Irwin; defence, J. Musgrove, S. Ash- ton, Lloycl Ashton goal, L. King. As we could not procure all of the nam- es of Clifford line-up, will have to omit them this 'time. Mr. and. Mrs. .Kenneth Hastie and daughter, Edith, spent Sunday at the home of Mrs. and Mrs. Frank Earls, at Wroxeter. St. Stephen's Church Club are en tertaining Fordwich Anglican Young People's Society at the Rectory, Gor- rie, on Tuesday evening, :Feb. 5th, fol- lowing a skating party to be held in the Gorrie Rink. LETTER OF THANKS -the 'home of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. FROM THE NEST Lawrence. Miss Marjorie Balzer is spending -this week in. Stratford. Mrs. Grainger left on Monday to spend a few days with her sister, Mrs. '"lf fockridge in Guelph. Matthews - Thomas At the rectory, Gorrie Ontario, on -Wednesday, January 23rd, by Rev. It. S. Jones, Margaret Pauline, eldest elapghter of Mr. and Mrs. Ervine "Thomas, Howick Township, to John 'Edmund Matthews, son of the late `Mr. '•and: Mrs. Robert Matthews of •Birminghatn, England. Mrs. Leppington of Harriston spent -the past week with her daughter, Mrs, Arthur Stephens. Library Notes During the month of January 33 .stew members joined Gorrie Library, snaking a total membership now of -about'80, the largest:in'the history of :this worthy institution. The desire to read many of the new books which lhave .been secured by the Howick `Township Board, the low membership fee, and an active library executive, -are factors responsible for the in- -crease. The township libraries will be glad :to learn of the restoration of the $25 strant to each library by the county •council. Ott a doll night last week Wroxet- <er Library staged a successful euchre • r.and dance: Twenty-four tables were in play and $27,00 was realized at the aloor. The Howick Library Board recent- ly purchased some fine books which are being divided up among the four -village libraries, Among. the number is a book entitled "All in a Day's Work by Dr. Groves, the noted Fer mus Medico, telling the story of his life. Another volume called "The "Cross of Peace" by Philip Gibbs, is an outstanding story and gives the reader a sympathetic understanding why it is so hard to secure real peace in Europe. In the list of new books are some Cue juvenile fiction stories for young eaders. Fiefs from Garvie Vidette, Sept. 23, 1887 Mr. Samuel Howard, cheesemaker rfor the. People's Cheese Company, of this Place, succeeded in carrying off second prize at Toronto Exhibition, Monthly Fair Dates, 1887 Gorrie—Thursday before the first /Friday of each month. Listowel --First Friday in each tctonth. the Clifford — i, Thursday before 'Guelph Fair.' Guelph --First.. Wednesday of each month. Harriston -- Friday before . the °Guelph Fair. Mt, Forest -Third Wednesday in each month. On Tuesday last the C,P•R. was op- ened for all kinds of traffic into Modern n n ' a. Eye Service Y F. F. TH. . R.O. t Phone 118. Harriston tie Here is another letter received •by the chairman of Howick Township Relief, from Beechy Sask, Dear Sir:— I wish to thank you on behalf of our board, and for the people of this district for your kindness in sending the relief clothing to us. • I received five parcels some time ago and another parcel last week. I asked a lady member from each dis- trict to come in and divide it accord- ing to their needs in each respective point, and it has been distributed to Cillins, Howendale, Cotteau Plains, Buffalo Basin, Valaint and Beechy districts. I have asked each of these points to write you thanking you for. your kindness, alos Rev. Leggett and Rev. Jones, which. I trust they will do, and again thanking you all for your kindness, I remain. , Yours Truly (signed) H. B. Fitzmaurice. W. M. S. ENTERTAIN CHURCH MEMBERS Gorrie • United Church Women's Missionary Societyopened their New Year by entertaining he members of the Church at an "At Home", held on Thursday evening, Janttary 24 in the schoolrooms of the Church Those who attended were benefited by a well conduced program of helpful and uplifting thoughts of the work of the Missionary . Sociey. Mrs. Cooke, Vice President was in chair' and the meeting opened with the hymn, "Saviour . Thy Dying Love", followed by prayer by Mrs. Butt. Mrs. W. J. Gallaher took charge of the scripture lesson, reading Psalm 47 and leading in responsive reading of the Missionary exercises. The Young People's Society gave a one act play entitled,- "Echos from the Mission field."Each taking part in the play, expressed, the thanks of some country receiving Missionary aid and briefly told of their &spert needs, also how each individual is. jiriviledged to help. The address of the evening was ably given by the president,Mrs. C. C. Ramage, who, after extending a hearty welcome to all, and especially the men, told in her own pleasing manner,the work of the W. M. S. and how some were increasing their giv- ings to missions and of how vitally interested some workers for this cause beeome. 'Very appropriate was the hymn "Go Labour On" sung, The Study Book, "Builders of the. Indian Church" by Stephen Neill was taken bythe pastor, who, in speaking. on the 3rd, chapter, "Fishers of Men," said that the early Missionaries found it necessary to teach the children' the word of God first, and in closing stated, "if we are to save the world, we must first save ottrselvcs. Following the Study chapter the pastor .conducted the Jntallation of officers. Th 'president theirs took charge and conducted the business period. Sec'y. mintites were approvd as read. In the absence of the treasurer, Mrs, Butt gave the Fina:ttcial rport.for 1934, Correspondnce Secretary, Mrs, A, Edgar Sr. read two letters from Beechy, Sask, titankittg the members for quilts sent froth• the society. The recording see'y read a temp- erance resolution which passed ,the meeting and will be signed and for - Warded, A hearty vote of thanks was exw next FROZEN LIMBS DEFROSTED tended Mrs. Arthur Stephenswho kindly typed the societies' yearly pro- grams. Roil Call was responded to by pay- ment of fees. The meeting closed with prayer by Mrs. W. Whitfield. During the social period, the pastor lead community singing, Mrs. White- ly pianist and Mrs. R. H. Stephens violinist, furnished the music during the evening. Miss Eleanore Carson gave a humorous monologue, "Miss Dorothy Entertains The Preacher." Games were also enjoyed while mem- bers of the society arranged the "Pot - Luck" lunch, another feature of the interesting evening, which closed with the National Anthem.. ANNUAL VESTRY MEETINGS HELD A spirit of optimism seemed to pre- vail at the Annual Vestry Meetings of Anglican Churches in this parish held recently, The Treasurers of Trin- ity Church, Fordwich. and St. Step- hen's Gorrie, announced• that substan- tial sums had been paid off the ward- ens' notes held by the bank. At St.. Stephen's Gorrie, plans were discus- sed for putting down a new hardwood floor in the chancel before the Bish- op's visit in the month of. June. Reports were given by- the Rector, Rev. R. S. .Jones, the church wardens and 'officers of the various societies connected with the church, all of which were unanimously adopted. The following were appointed church wardens for this year: Trinity Church, Fordwich—Robert Graham and George Hubbard. St. Stephen's, Gorrie—F. C. Taylor and T, R,. Armstrong. St. James, Wroxeter—Harry Wal- ler and Andrew Hooper. Delegates to synod this year are: Isaac Gamble, Robert Graham, F. C. Taylor and Andrew Hooper. WOMEN'S AUXILIARY DO QUILTING The regular meeting of the Wom- en's Auxiliary of St. Stephen's Ang- lican Church was held at the Rectory on Thursday last, and was well at- tended. The work of tite afternoon was piecing quilts, and the president, Mrs, N. Wade opened the metting with prayer. Minutes of last meeting were read, and Roll Call was answered by the names of Indian Mission Schools in 'Canada. Following the discussion of business matters, Rev. R. .5. Jones closed the meeting with prayers. A very dainty lunch was served by the hostess, Mrs. R. S. Jones, while a social half hour was spent. WROXETER Miss M. Linton was a Winglsarn visitor last week. Mrs. John Wray accompanied her daughter, Miss Joyce to Toronto, and is spending some time there. Mr, :and Mrs. Jas. Hembly and daughter Virginia, were Sunday vis- itors with ;friends at Palrnerston. Mr, Jas. Sangster was elected school trustee at the school meeting held on Saturday. Mr, Sangster re- placer Mr, 5, 17, Taylor who resi zed the o'f'fice, Mr. and Mrs. ,Alvin Moffatt and farnily visited with friends in Gorrie on 'Sunday, 11fessrs Jack McLean, Wendell Fin- lay, and Jack McLeod of 'Wingham High School spent the week -end et their respective .homes. The annual Telephone Meeting held in the Town Hall an Wednesday of last week was well attended. Miss Jean McBurney of Turnberry Above we have Dr, R. C, Riley (2) of Regina, pathologist and his "de- frosting" vacuum outfit by which he saved Walter R. Monday of Regina. from having his hands and feet am u- teted when they were frozen. Mon- day is seen in (1) with the hurriedly constructed euipment on the frozen limbs. His case was considered hope- less. But Dr. Riley devised a vacuum system for each hand and foot which received alternately a positive and negative air, flow which would, in turn, draw new blood on the positive side into the limbs and expel the blood on the negative side. was the guest of her cousin, Miss Edythe Martin over the week -end. Miss Katie Waller spent the week- end with friends in Wingham. The annual Meeting of the Ceme- tery Board was held on Saturday aft- ernoon in the school 'room of the Anglican Church. We are glad to know that Mrs. D. C. Pope, who has been confined to bed for the past few days, is now improving. The bonspiel held at the local rink last Tuesday of last week was quite a success, fourteen -rinks competing in the sports. Contestants were pres- ent from Wingham, Teeswater, List- owel, Brussels, Fordwich, Gorrie, Bel- more and Wroxeter. Mr. Jack Ferguson of Howick, had the misfortune to suffer an upset with his horse and cutter in the vill- age on Sunday afternoon. Fortunately no one was hurt, but the cutter and harness were badly damaged, Mr,. George Galloway hacl the mis- fortune to lose a valuable hound re- cently, when the animal went through the ice below the damn, and was draw tied before it could be rescued. At the Y. P. S. on Monday even- ing the topic, Christian Fellowship was in charge of the convenor, Miss Mildred Dane. Mr. and Mrs. Graham Campbell and' son Harris, of Morris Township spent one day last week with Mr, and Mrs, Archie McMichael. Mr. and Ivtrs Stewartgof ,Moles- worth spent Suday, with the tatter's;. parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Sang- ster., ang-ster.• kir. and Mrs. Archie McDonald of Grey Township were guests at the sante home, 'Mr. Leggett of Peterborough our new station agent 'and family are ;get ting settled at the station. We wel- come thous to oar town, Mr, Verne and Miss Evelyne Hup fer spent Sunday with Mr. and :Mrs. Harvey McMichael, Mr ,and Mfrs. 1,Vnf Gamble of Gor- r were guests of Mr. and Mrs, :Fred Kitchen oe 'Wednesday, ''rang People's Society The Yount; Peo }le's .r,ocict met t y ort- Monday evening last with Miss Mary Pope, Literary Convenor, in charge. The president, Miss Margar- et Wright, presided. The opening 'hytun wee sung, followed by Lord's Prayer in unison, Lucelle White was in charge of Scripture reading and chose Psalm 46. Mary Pope lead in prayer. The first topic "Spending' was taken by Miss Pope, Misses Jean Sangster and Minerva Higgins favor- ed with a piano duet. An interesting' account of summer -school held. at Goderich, last year, was given by M. Wright, A hymn and the Mizpah benediction brought the meeting to a close. Gaines were enjoyed for the'. remainder of the evening. Women's Institute The January meeting of the W. I. will be held on Thursday afternoon at 3 p.m. at the home of Mrs. G. A. Wearring. Roll call, "Wife Preserv- ers." Topic "Canadian Authors" by Mrs. J. Adams. Demonstration Work on Wool, Mrs. W. McLean. Refresh- ment Com., Mrs. D. W. Rae, Miss E. MacEwen, Mrs, J. R. Wendt, Annual. Meeting United Church The Annual Meeting of the United Church will be held in the schoolroom of the church on Thursday afternoon, Jan. 31st, at 2,30 p.m. Our sympathy is extended to Mrs. M. Sellers, who on Friday morning received a wire telling of the death of a sister, Mrs. G. W. Ross (nee Mary Casemore) of Bellingham, U.S.A. Mr. jack Adams is a Detroit visitor this week. EUHCRE AND DANCE WELL ATTENDED • The Euchre and Dance held- in the Town Hall on Wednesday evening of last week was well attended in spite of the severity of the weather. All present seemed to enjoy themselves, and the Library Board were well re- warded for their -efofrts. Those receiving prizes were: Miss Minervia Higgins,; Ladies' prize; Mr. Bert Martin, Gents' prize; while Mrs. Clarence White and Mr. A. Mcahen won the lucky card prizes. OBITUARY Rev. A. A. Holmes Word was received here on Monday of the sudden death in Clinton, o'r Sunday, January 28th, of Rev. A. A. Holmes. The late Mr: Holmes had been spending the winter with friends in Toronto, but had gone up to Clin- ton for e few days visit. Mr. Holmes was a former Meth- odist minister in this village, and was well known in this vicinity. He and Itis family came to Wroxeter in Aug- ust 1921 from Harbor Graee, New-' foundland. Prior to his work here, Mr. Holmes had spent two years as a missionary on the Labrador Coast, and was at one time president of the Newfoundland Conference, He had also visited Palestine, and was an ex- tensive traveller. Frons. Wroxeter where he had spent two years he went to Clinton Wesley Church, where later he was superannuated. Tie is survived by four children, one son Chester, and three slaughters Mrs. Alan Vatcher (Eloise) of New- foundland, Gwcnclolinc, Helen and Ethel of Tcsronto! His wife prede- ceased him about a month ago. Interment will take place in Clin- ton. A colored boy , was strolling tlir•ottu;h a cemetery reading the in- scriptions nn the tombstones. He. came to one which read, "Not dead,. but sleeping," Sratching his head, the Negro .re - marked: "4r sh " ain'tfoolin' nobody but hisself,'p COUNTY COUNCIL HOLD SESSION (Continued from Page Four) Moved by Archibald and Turner that the Warden and Treasurer inter- view the Manager of the Bank of Commerce and other banks if neces- nary to procure a reduction in the in- terest rate paid by the County, Mo- tion Carried. Moved: by ,Matheson and Lovell, that a resolution requesting he High- ways Department to take over Coun- ty Road No. 7, and also the resolution requesting the paving of Provincial Road No. 4 be laid over until June Session. Carried. Grand Jury Report The presentation of the Grand Jury at the General Sessions of the Peace, held before His Honor Judge T. M. Costello in Goderich on December 11 was presented. The Shelter had thirteen children. as inmates. The children appeared to be well cared for and the condition of the Shelter was first-class. Howev- er, the building is in need of fire pro- ection and it was recommended that an adequate 'number of fire extin- guishers be placed in the building: and that the Property Committee consid- er the advisability of installing a fire escape. This report was referred to the Property Committee. On motion of J. Eckert and W. Wawhinney the report will go in the minutes of the January Sessions. A letter from J. Andrew Doig, of Wroxeter, applying for work operat- ing a county road grader, was placed in the hands of the Good Roads Com- mittee. A letter from the Department of the Attorney -General informed the Coun- cil that the reason for payment to Mr. Thomas Gundry, former Provincial Enforcement Officer under the Li- quor Control Act of $200 per annum having expired at his retirement the Debarment will not continue this pay- ment to his successor, John Ferguson, Mr. Ferguson was appointed to re- place Mr. Gundry during he Novem- ber meeting of the council A great deal of discussion followed the reading of this communication and the county treasurer, Harvey Er- skine, suggested that this matter be left over until the June sessions of the Council. Friday's Business The county of Huron would have the Province of Ontario, instead of chartered banks, supply its "money needs on debenture account "at actual cost." This was made known when a resolution of he 'United • counties of Prescott and Russell, incorporating the idea, was endorsed and ordered forwarded to Queen's Park. Before discussing he resolution, council heard the report of Harvey Erskine, county treasurer, .that be and the warden had been to confer with the manager of the bank regarding lower interest rates an county loans. The manager told them that no muni- cipalities were reciving any lower rates on loans but that he would write to the head; office regarding the mat- ter, said Mr. Erskine. The present rate is 5.1%. The supplementary report of the Agricultural Advisory Committee re- commended that Ross Johnston be appointed corn borer inspector adher- ing to their original recommendation. The Property committee report re- commended: That the matter of fire extinguish- ers and a fire escape at the Child- ren's Shelter be referred to the Child- ren's Shelter Committee: That tend- ers be asked for the re -decorating of the main hall, stairway, witness room and lavatory ih the court hoose, also that he flag pole be painted' and the cannon bases in the park be repaired; that the magisrate's office be rented on a monthly basis and that the rent- al be left with the Warders and the clerk; that the county insurance pol- icies have been examined and found to be in order. The report carried. Motions Presented Elliott—Keys: That reeves get in touch with the clerks of their muni- cipalities and inform the county clerk as tr7 where libraries are installed, so that no library shall be - denied its, grant. I.aid over until .June, i Pryde-Lovell: That the clerk for- ward to Mr, Corbett, trustee of the Farmers' Creditors' Arrangement Act,.. the names and addresses of all mem- tiers of this council requesting that he forward them a ropy of the regale -i titins referred to by Mr. Rryans in his addrese. Grain -Lovell, That lie county road c.ottttntssion give coneidcration to the purchase of snow fcnces,,for roads Nos. 21 and 88. Carried, Eeleert-Tlowtnan: That department tf education reimburse the comity y of 1 NEW ZEALAND PASTOR HERI '` Rev. Charles J. Rolls, who is visit- ing Canada. . Dr. Rolls has seen ser- vice in India and Palestine and his addresses are unique and inspiring - Huron $175, being the amount of a jdugment against the county handed down at the January session; 1935; by His Honorhe county judge, in pay- men for travelling expenses, 'ec., for the months of July. and August, 1930, for Public School Inspectors Dr J.; M. Field and E. C. Beacom,' and whereas the provinceassumed full re- sponsibility for school inspectors' sal- aries and expenses on July 1, 1930, we the Huron County Council assembled, are of the opinion that the province pay this bill and further that copies of this •resolution be forwarded to he minister of education and to our lo- cal members. Carried. Bowman -Elliott: That the Child- ren's Shelter Committee be given au- thority to purchase two fire exting- uishers and a fire escape for the Shelter, if they consider it necessary as recommended in the grand jury re- port. Carried. Report of ,Roads Account A deficit of $156.69 on the year's county road operations in Huron was noted in the annual report preserved to Huron County Council in session bb County Engineer Roy Patterson. The total receipts were $143,769,1.8; made up as follows: 1.2 mills levy $531,25.41;; Sundry deductible receipts $2283:52; Receipts for sales and rent- als to Municipalities $6813.87; Relief Grants (estimated total) $3210.00; Estimated subsidy $48368.96; Bound- ary Accouns $582.42; Traffic Fines $495.00. The expenditures were $143,928.87 and included: On account County Roads $131,- 120.44; 131,12044; Special General Traffic. pat - rot , $1,890.72; Insurance premiums $426.00; Medical Bill $7.75; Lights $116.67; Re work and materialsfor. municipalities $6,$13.8.7; County boun- daries . $551,51;. Interest Charges $&- 557;551:; Committee pay lists $444:40. The annual returns to the ,Depart- merit of Highways' shows expendi- tures of $131,120.44, including $25,- 427.29, of ordinary expenditrues and $105,693.15 in Unemployment Relief. Of the later amount $48,254.86 was for labor. Credits on the rebate accounts of the urban municipalities are as fol- lows: Goderich $424.70; Wingham. $242.33; Hensel] $248A8; Exeter $323.41. Blyth and Brussels accounts are balanced. Clinton has a debit bal- ance of $716.28, and Seaforth a debit balance of $4494.36, which has been. reduced from $10,328.38 in accordance with argreement. Two types of road surface are' ec- onomically available -low cost bitum- inous, and stabilized calcium chloride treated. The cost of maintaining the surfaces will not be much more:, and may be less than that of ordinary gra- vel. By- adopting a plan of building a certain mileage of these surfaces each year, the principal roads on the sys- tem would be improved: within a few years. A beginning has been made, and more work should be done this year. Insure andMake All the best ;:old established Companies FIRE! AUTOMOBILE' ACCIDENT Thirty -Five Years in the Ruei- ness. Abner Cosens Insurance and Real estate,