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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance Times, 1935-03-07, Page 1Single Copiee Five Cents ...ADDRESS GIVEN ON GOTHIC CATHEDRALS Y. P. S. Hear Most Interesting Lee - On Monday evening the Y. P.S. of the United Chuech held their regular meeting in the Sunday School when there was a• splendid attendance, the guest speaker being -Miss Lottie Ham- mond. The president, Miss Yvonne .McPherson occupied the chair, The minutes of the fast meeting were read by the secretary, Miss lel. -Gibson. Mrs. Geo. Howson's group, was in charge of the Worship period, then -re of which was "Jesus' Attitude To -ward Sinners". The Scripture read- ing- was taken by Ken. Lott after which Mrs. Howson made the com- ments on the various passages read, -which• depicted the outstanding qual- ities of •Jesus. Prayer was then offer- ed by Chas. johnston. The speaker was then introduced by Miss Doris Buchanan. Having spent a year in study in France, Miss Ham- mond had chosen for her subject "Go- thic Cathedrals", which was very 'in- teresting. Speaking on the three types of cathedrals, Byzantine, Roman and Gothic, she outlined the beauty of the various •types and their origin. The gathering was then led in come inanity singing by .jack Herd, after -which there was a short recreational period. Refreshments were then serv- ed and the meeting'brought to a close -with the benediction. GRAND JURY MAKE REPORT 1Reccornend Fire Extinguishers and Escapes at Shelter. For the protection of the 12 wards • of the Children's Aid Society at pres- ent in Huron County Shelter, the grand jury recommended that fire ex- tinguishers and escapes be installed. -Some repairs to the building also were xecommendecl in the presentment. Otherwise the instituion came in for --praise of the visiting jurors, tele re- port stating that it is clean, orderly .2nd well kept. The children range from seven months to 15 years of age. Decorating of rooms and halls of the courthouse is recommended, as is• the replacement of benches with chairs in the grand jury room. Some of the floors need replacing, the re- port points out. The county gaol is in excellent condition, concludes the -presentment. • -WILL ,OBSERVE DAY OF PRAYER The World's Day of Prayer Sekvice will be held in Se. Andrew's Presby- lerian Church at 3 o'clock on Friday, March 8th. The Woman's Missionary Societies •of the United Church, Baptist Church, Anglican Church and the Presbyterian -Church are all co-operating at thi• e service. All ladies are cordially invit- ed to attend. Special Meeting at S. A. Citadel Captain Gertrude Bloss, Territorial Organizer for the Girl Guards of Can- .ada, is conducting a meeting for girls and young -women in the Salvation Army .Citadel at 7 p.m., on Moeday, March llth. She will also concinct a -public Gospel meeting at 8 p.m. etedclfellows Held Euchre . Thirty-three tables enjoyed a most -pleasant evening of •euchre in the Oddfellows' rooms on Thersday even- ing. The prizes were won by ladies, Miss Edna Carr, Mrs. W, V. Burg- • man; lone hands; gentlemen, 5. j. Fryfogle, points, D. Geddes, lore lands. Following the play lunch was served, A. Y. P. A. HOLD PANCAKE SOCIAL The members of the A.Y.P.A. of St. Paul's Anglican Church enjoyed a Faneake Social held in the basement of the church, on Monday evening. The programme of the evening op- ened with community singing in which all joined heartily. This was followed by several lively and inter- esting games which' were greatly en- joyed by all present, The main feature of the evening then ettstted and a lunch consisting of steaming hot Pancakes atind corn syrup was served. • The mectieg closed with the bene- diction. • With Which Is Amalgamated The Gorrie Vidette and Wroxeter News, WINGHAM, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, MARCH 7th, 1935 Subseriptio s $2,00 Per Year' COUNCIL HOLD , LONG SESSION No Change Made in Cigarette License Milk By Law to be Discussed) at Special Meeting, A regular meeting of "Wingham Town Council was held Monday ey- e/deg. All members present. His Worship Mayor Hanna in the chair. • Minutes °Mast meetiog were read and approved.• Mr. Elmer Wilkinson addressed the Council iii regerd to the former fac- tory of the -Wingham Rubber Co., which he had purchased. He stated that if the taxes were not too high he might leave it up for a while to see if hc could sell it, otherwise it would be wrecked.. Council agreed that this be left over for later consideragion. Mr. 'F. R. Bennett addressed the Council on the subject of the license for sale of cigarettes and tobacco and stated that he was opposed to any change in this license. • A request was presented from Mr. W. j. Greer and Mr. J. W. McKibbon on behalf �f the Wingham Orange- men for the freedom of the Town for the 12th of July, also the privilege of selling rights for concessions, .etc., for that clay.• Moved by Coun, Elliott, 5econded by Court Bishop, that the Wingham Orangemen be granted the usual priv- ileges for the 12th of July celebration under the supervision of the Street Committee. Carried. • A letter was read from the Relief Department of the City of London asking for payment of $36.84 for the town share of relief given to Mr. Geo. Belles. It was agreed that the Mayor take this matter up with Makor Wen- ige of London, The Fihance Committee reported a number of accounts properly certified and recommendedepayment Moved by Coun. Elliott, seconded by Coen. Bishop, that the report of the Finance Committee be adopted as read and uncertified accounts be paid when •pranerly certified. Carried, • Reeve Davidson reported that Dir- ect Relief was costing about $500.00 per month at present, the Town's share being one-third of this. •Also that in February, 1984 there were 115 transients and in the same month in 1935, 87 transients. • Coun. Bishop reported for the Street Committee that snow had been removed from the Main Street and that his Committee had looked over the ground on Victoria Street from Shuter to Catherine in regard to ex- tending the tarvia to prevent the washing of gravel down •the hill. He asked Reeve Davidson to explain this mafter more fully. Reeve Davidion reported that the Engineer's estimate for doing this evork was $563,76 and he felt that the estimate was high enotigh. The Com- mittee thought that drainage on one side would be sufficient and that 6 or 7 catchbasins would be required. These would eget $7.00 each with $9 additional where iron tops were re- q,uired. 803 feet of 6 inch tile would be necessary and some 10 inch tile, The total estimate for tiling would be about $275, making- the whole cost of the road about $838.00. The Reeve explained the washing of gravel down this hill and in addi- tion to the danger of filling up the main sewers there was the expense of Putting back the gravel. His Worship stated that while he was in favor of making such an im- provement, he felt that if it could be laid aside for this year without any serious damage, he felt that the Coun- cil should hold it over. It was agreed that the .matter be left for the pres- ent Coun. Geddes reported for the Pro- perty Committee that the big item for his Committee was securing wood for relief purposes. Up to date 1.1.e, cord •of wood had been purchased at a cost of $541.37. At present 12e cords per week were being used and Mr. Stokes had delivered 281 loads to date. He reported a call from a piano tuner arid it was agreed that the tuning of the (Continued on Page Five) Injured While Skating On Wednesday night of last week Miss Laura Clarke, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. 5. Clarke, was seriously injured, while skating. She fell end in - lured the back.of het- head and back. We are most happy to State that she is now on the rpacl,to recovery. W. M. S. STUDY INDIAN CHURCH The Women's Missionary Society of the United Church met on Tues- day afternoon with Mrs. F. R, How- son the president, in the chair. The third chapter of the Study Book, "Builders of the Indian Church" was reviewed by Mrs. Hetherington show- ing where four centuries ago Francis Xavier was chosen for the work in J./idleIt took him thirteen months to complete the voyage from Spain to India. He effected the gathering of the Indian children' by ringing a bell. He would then lead them to a church and there teach them hymns and im- press itmon them the elements • of Christian faith. From the children the interest spread to .the grown US He spent less than three years in South India but his successor remained for more than half a century. A series of slides on India were shown and com- mented upon by Mrs..Anderson. Mrs. W. VanWyck was appointed Treasurer and Miss Turner was ap- pointed Herald. for Canada. Mrs. •q. Williams sang a pleasing solo "Jesus, Blessed Jesus." The World Day of Prayer will be held in St, Andrew's Presbyterian on Friday this week at 3 o'clock. Every woman is invited to attend. The meeting- closed with prayer by Mrs. Wilson. PUBLIC SCHOOL CONCERT, MARCH 14,15 The annual Public School Concert will be held Thursday and Friday, March 14th and 15th. This concert is one .of the outstanding entertainments of the year. Be sure to gee your tic- kets. Admission 25c, reserved seats free on or after Monday next, March llth. "Warble Fly Powder" Pc sure to proctre "Cooper's", you cen depend on it. McKibbon's Drug Store. Cribbage Winners X The winners of the weekly Crib- bage Tournament' held in the Legion rooms on Monday .evening, were: F. Edgar 1179, D. Kennedy 1.167, P. Skeates 1164. The prize for the lucky draw went to T. Gurling, The Usual tee boards were played with points to count. Entertained Junior Guild )(The junior Guild of St. Paul's An- glican Church Were entertained by Mise Isabel Lamb on Wednesday ev- ening of last week/The Guild at this meeting made plats for the work to be carried out during the year: The very pleasant everting was brought to a close with the serving of a daiety leech. Dr. Ford on Sick List On Saturday evening while making a call in Turnberry Dr. A. T. Ford had a heart attack. He drove back to town and after receiving- medical attention from Dr, Stewart, he was taken to, his home since when he has been confined to hie bed. We • are pleased to report that he is showing improvement. Specials Good 'Until Wed., March 11 Plum Jain 21c 32 oz. jar; Richmello Coffee 35c lb.; Domino Coffee 29c lb.; Early Morning Coffee 25c lb.; Heinz Soups, med. tins 2 for 2.5c; Ready Cut Macaroni 2 lbs. 9c; Classic Cleanser 3 tins 14c; Pearl Soap 10 bars 30c; Many Flowers Soap 5 cakes 23c; Slic- ed Pineapple, 3 tins 25c; Cloveleaf Red Cohoe Salmon 19c large tin; Su- gar 10 lbs, 51c; New Cheese 15c lbe llfeCorehick's Toasted Sodas 9e pkg., at Dominion Stores. FAILS TO BREAK HIS OWN RECORD SirMalcoirn Campbell Will Try Again On - • On 'Sunday at Daytona Beach Sir Malcolm, Campbell came close to bet- tering his own mark of 272 miles per hour as his "Bluebird" roared down the sands. Due to the beach being rough he only covered the course one way and then postponed further at- tempts to break his record. For. the one mile measure stretch he was clocked. at 270.473 miles per hour. On Saturday he also had a tees but due to a piece of the hood falling ov- er the exhaust was not able to get me near the iequired speed. He went 283 miles per hour in this run, FORMER LOCAL REC. • TOR BURIED HERE Rev. Edgar H. Croly Died Sunday. The bueial of Rev. Edgar H. Ceoly, Lambeth, former local Rector, took place in Wingham Cemetery on Tues- day afternoon. Rev. E. L. Roberts, Rector of St, Paul's Church, conduct- ed the service at the graveside assist- ed by Rev. Mr. Graham of Brussels. Le the morning a service was con- ducted in St. Pale's Cathedral, Lan- don. The Late Rev. E. H. Croly The deceased, who resided. in Lam- beth, had been in ill health for the past five years, and only for the week before his death, on Sunday, had he been in a serious condition. On Sun- day he was, taken to Victoria Hospi- tal, London, but passed away a few minutes after reaching the hospital. Rev. Croly was born at Millbank, Ont., in 1874, and was a graduate of Bishop's College, Lennoxville, Que. For five years he was Rector of St. Paul's Church here, leaving in 1913 for Port Burwell, having a charge at Delaware. In 1929 due to ill health fee retired to Larnbeth. Surviving hint besides his widow, formerly Nellie Lynch of the Easter Provinces of Quellec,•are three child- ren, John of Brantford, Marion and Paul, at hosne. Masons Held Euchre and Dance Wingham Lodge No.- 286 A.F. & A.M. held a progressive' euchre in the recreation room of the Masonic Tem- ple on Monday evening. There was a splendid gathering, there being twen- ty-nine tables of cards. Mrs. Richard. Clegg was high for points, with Miss Mae Perdue second. For the gentle- men, Geo. Irwin Was high, with Jas. Halliday second. Refreshments were served, after which ..there were two hours' of dancing with Arthur's Or- chestra furnishing the music, HONORED BY THEIR FRIENDS Peesentations to Mr, and Mrs. Wil- fred Murchison. A vete- pleasant evening was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred Murchison, 10th con Turnbeery, last week When their neighbors gathered to wish them success, prior to their departure this week for • their new home in Oxford County hear Nor- wich, where Mr. Murchison has pur- chased e fares.. Mr. and Mrs, Murchi- son will be"greatly missed -hem this ccernmunitY as they eand their two children, Duncan and Elaine, were most .popular. They • received as gifts, blankets, bed -spread, rug and 'double electric - plate and the foildwing address was read: Dear Mr. and Mrs. Murchison: We, your friends and neighbors, having learned-. of your intended, de- parture from our midst, feel we gen- not let you ,go without expressing to you our deepest regi -et at your leav- ing, and to let you .know in a slight -Measure- the high esteem in which you are' held, by . usg' Having • lived contineously. • in the vicinity eve have foetid you to be good neighbours, kind friends,. and have al- ways had the best ieterese of the. coms enmity at heart, and -We ,hope, that itt- thougli you meet a host of • new friends, you will aleveye remember the old ones. 'We ask you to accept diced gifts, and. it is our hope that the ac- eeptance of them will. afford you as much pleasure as it has given us the preeeritation of them, Signed oil behalf of the community, • ' Roy Porter Thos. HIGH SCHOOL LITERARY MEET The students of the High School held a meeting of their Literary Soc- iety last Friday afternoon in the As- sembly Hall. Isabel Habkirk, Vice President, was in the chair, and the programme was prepared by • mem- bers of Forms IV and V. • The "meeting opened with the sing- ing of Canada" by tlse school, and See'y jean Lane read the minutes. Two folk dances, of Highland Scotch and Finnish origin, • were • done by Mildred Field, Ferrol Higgins, Lily Waller and Mary Robertson, • The, British poets, Sir Henry Newbolt, John Masefield and A. A. Milne, were dealt with by jack Pollock, • Mary Robertson and Anna Chittick T espe ct- ively, uncle/the subjects, short biog- raphy and best' known works. The boys of Forms IV and V sang the well-known chorus Solomon Levi. The School Journal was read by Mar- ion_ Mitchell. Miss Hammond gave the critic's remarks and the meeting closed with the National Anthem. MAILING LISTS ARE CORRECTED The mailing lists have been correct- ed up to and including Feb. 28th. Please examine your label and if there .have been any errors notify this office at once. * As has been our custom we have sent out this week the Advance -Times. eccounts. This is the end of our fin- ancial year and we would be greatly obliged if those who are in arrears would kindly bring their accounts up to date. LOCAL AND PERSONAL Mese J. Haugh spent the week -end in Toronto. Mr. W. B. McCool spent the week- end in Toronto. Mrs. Thos.. Kew visited in Toronto over the Week -end. Mrs, Roger Oke spent the week -end with friends in Toronto. Mts, R. H. Lloyd was a Toronto visitor over the week -end. Mrs. Lockridge was a visitor in To- ronto over the week -end. Mrs. AdamSjohnston wage Toronto visitor over the week -end. . Mrs. Harry Towne was a Toronto visitor 'over the week -end. Mrs. en°. Fowler visited friends in Ttseonto over the week -end. Will Rogers in "Judge Priest", at Lyceum Tbea.tre this week. Mrs. H. Brown visited 'friends in Toronto over the :tveek-end. Miss Lilian Hopper spent the -week- end at Toronto with friends. • Mrs. M,•Dinsley visited 'friends in Toronto over the week -end. We are sorry to report that Mrs, Helps, Shuter St., is very Ill. Me. Frank Sturdy spent the week- end with friends in. Toronto. Mrs. Herold Gerlick yisited friends in Toronto ova the:Weeks-end, Mrs. E. Jackson visited her eleter in Toronto over the week -end. . Miss Margaret Copeland spent the week -end with friends in Toronto. Miss Margaret Currie spent the week -end with relatives in Toronto, Mr. arid Mrs, C. B. Armitage Were Toronto visitors over the week -end. See "Judge Priest" at Lyceum The- atre this week and judge for yourself. Mrs. W. J. Adams was. a Toronto visitor with her son, Alton, over the week -end. • . Miss Dorothy Piper visited in Tor- onto over the week -end the guest of her sister, Mrs, Clare Adams is -in Toronto this week attending the Hairdreseers' coeval time Mrs. W. Jos. Henderspn is visit- ing friends in Toronto, Hamilton and Niagara Falls. Mrs. J. McCool was a Godeeich visitor with her daughter, Mrs. Geo: Miss Anne Forgie 1, egending this week ie 'Toronto the guest of Mr. and Mis Etieverd Forgie. Sphaefer, over the .week -end. Mr, Herold Mills Of Ottawa, spent the week -end at the home of his Par- ents,' Ma and Mrs. 5, A, Mills. Wviis.arwho oglad to know that Jetior Ni has been eick all of Feb - teary is able to be out again; Mese Irene Ellacott visited over tile weekseed in Torontothe-guese of her brother, Mr, Wilfred Ellacott, • Mrs, Ralph Elliott and Joyce, of Ripley, also Mr,, and Mrs. Alvin Ed- gar and children- of Loridon, spent the week -end with their parette, Mr, end Mrsey. 3, Moffatt, BASEBALL MEETING MONDAY NIGHT Club Should Have Banner Year The mild spell of the last few days coupled with the finish of the hockey season has turned the fans' thoughts to summer and hence, baseball. The club had a shaky season in 1934, both in the field and in the box office, but with a year's experience behind them and several new players in the offing, both aspects should be well taken care of in 1935. • While it is rather early yet to pre- dict any pennant flying from the park flag -pole, the presence of several new players of high calibre in toivn has given the Hurons' stock quite a boost. Chief of these is Jack Colvin, ranking pitcher of the Grey League and in- cidentally no weakling with tbe wag- on -tongue himself. While Jack leas not definitely decided to park his hat and coat in Wingham for 1935, still he has been here since Fall and ex- pects to don a tribal uniform this sea- son. Frank Medill, husky P. T. teach- er at the Wingham High School is also expected to bolster the team con- siderably, being a short stop, and if he lines up to expectations should prove a God send to the Indians. There is also a possibility of Jack "Wain, veteran Southampton star, join- ing- his brothers in the oil business here and if he does, will be welcomed with open arms by the local fans. Then too, Bob. Clealmers will be able to get into the game from the start of the season and this should make a differeece. Financially the club is slightly in arrears, chiefly due to one of the clubs not returning the $20 guarantee they received in Winghain. It is expected -ways and means will be found to raise some money and start the club off in good shape. Any and all fans inter- ested in the welfare of the team are cordially invited to attend the annual meeting to be held in the Council Chamber Monday, March 11th at 8 p.m. Aey suggestions will be received and commented on in full at this open meeting. See you all Monday night, School Inspector Here Dr. j. M. Field, of Goderich, Pub- lic School Inspector-, is in town this week on his semi-annual inspection. Returned to Farrn Mr. and Mrs. J. Blake mho have been for five years with Mr. J. M. Graham, florist, have returned to their farm in Ashfield. Mr. Graham's Tie, phew, Norman Mahood, of Kincar- dine, is assisting his uncle. Suffered Stroke Mr % J. A. Mills suffered a stroke athis store just about 6 p.m. There, • day evening He was taken home and we are pleased tp report that his is making satisfactory peogrese. About No years ago Mr, Mills was afflicted with a stroke. Mr. Mille was able to walk to his store on Wednesday morning. Pruitt Apecials Orangee 40c and 39c doz.; Lemons 19c doz.; Seedless Grapefruit, 4 for 22c; Choice Head Lettute 9c large head; Fresh Spinach 2 lbs. 25c; fresh Mushrooms 33c lb.; New Carrot, 2 Bunches 15c; Cauliflower 19c head; Celery Hearts 17c bunch; Fresh Rhu- barb 9c butch; Cooking Onions 10 lbs, •25c, Dominion Stores. Hogs Are Hogs Mr. Thos. Metcalfe, Glenannan, de- livered one sleigh load of 18 hogs to Wingham last week for which he re- ceivecl the sum of $326,00, Sc per lb. Contrasted with the low price of hogs that prevailed for some tone a year and a half ago, this is encouraging, It is thought by many that hogs will go higher in price and it is expected the price of cattle will firm shortly. Easter Late This Year Not in the past 13 years has Raster Sunday fallen on es late a date as it \sell this year. And • it will be sorne tune before it again comes as late, Occurring on April 21, Ea,ster, does not arrive until a Month after spring's official arrival. Easter can never fall later thati • about 85 days after the spring equinox, so that this years only a few days separate Easter from the latest date on which it can tome un- der any cireumstances. East Sunday is set as the first Sunday after the first 'full moon • which loIlows the spring egeinoss. In 1980 Easter fell on April 20, Previous to that, as far back as 1922, the Easter week end came much earlier that tins year. SKATING PARTY MUCH ENJOYED Large Turn -Out for •This Pleasant Event, es The ;Sunday Schools of St. And- rew's Presbyterian Church, St, Paul's Anglican Church and. the Baptist Church, held their annual skating par- ty on Friday tight, Following the skating all gathered in the Presbyter- ian Sunday School room where a pro- gram was given with Mr. A. L Pos- liff as chairman. The Presbyterian orchestra rendered several selections, George Henderson sang a solo acocm- panied on the piano by Miss Teiia Reid, and leintoul Brothers gave a guitar duet. Rev. Kenneth MacLean welcomed the guests Kid Rev. a L. Roberts told of his first experience at skating.• • The ladies served hinch and a rnost enjoyable evening was brought to • close. WEDDINGS • Doerr - Charnney • A quiet wedding took place at the Knox United Church Manee, Auburn, on Saturday afternoon, March 2nd, when Rev. Dr. Mortimore nnited ni marriage Verna Irene, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Chairmen and Ernest Harve.y Doerr, only son of Mr. John Doerr and the late Mrs,. Doerr. They were attended by Miss Dorothy Craig and Mr. Ed. Millers cousins of the bride and groom res- pectively. • A PRESENTATION On Monday night the eneighbors and friends of Mr. and Mrs, Emerson Wright, 3rd line of Morris, gathered to wish thern every success on their move to the Owens farm on the 9th con. of E. Wawanosh. On Monday of this week Mr. and Mrs. 'Wright took over the Owens farm. The even- ing was spent playing games and dancing. A lunch was served and the following address • and presentation made. To Mr. and Mrs. Emerson Wright: Before you leave the community of the 3rd line, we wish to give someex- pressionto our appreciation of your presence among- us for a tune, and to assure you of our good will and sin- cere wishes for your welfare in the fu- ture. We would like you to know that we have found you the Right sort of people, and 'jolly. good fellows' wire - thee the occasion called for a friend in time of need, or a friend to make a good time better. That you are not leas ing the Beigrave vicinity, is a mat- ter on which we congratulate ourselv- es, since you win not be entirely lost to our cominunity. .We are asking you to accept this small gift, merely as an expression of our sincere regard foe you, and of our regret at your departure. May good luck and prosperous days attend You everywhere and always, Signed on behalf of t6 comunity.• Emerson, replying, thanked • their friends for their kindnee and stated as they were not moving very far asvay they hoped they would see their friends of Morris atid vieitity real of - telt. Slide Kelly, Slide • The sidewalks, and roads in town were surely slippery on Monday due to the rain that froze as it feil. Peo- Ple going to work had to ;slither along and the ch•iving, of care was neost dangerous. No serious .accidents were reported, however. Mr; W. H. Willis had a bad tumble while crossing 'Jose- phine St. at the Dominion Store cot - nee but fortunately was not seriously injured. While we are on the subject of weather, do not forget that March came in like a lamb. If old traditions are cnerect we • can expect some s sternly weather a little later. COVERED RINK FOR BLYTH IS PLANNED If plans tinder way materialize, as it seems likely they will, the village of 'Myth is to have a covered skating and hockey arena text winter. A well Attended meeting of citizens atid directors of tile Agricultural Soc.. itty wae held when plans to convert the •present agricultural hall into e corribinatiott show place arid skating rink, were discussed. The estimated. 'cost is about $4,000 and most of the money is already in sight, It is to be an all -metal fires. proof structure.