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WINGHAM, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, APRIL 4th, 1935
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WAWANOSH COUPLE
50 YEAR SMARRII D
.Mr. and Mrs, Wm. Robinson Honors
ed on Their 50th Wedding
Anniversary,
Fifty years ago, on March 31, 1935,
et the home of the late Mr. and Mrs.
Thos, Campbell of Whitechurch, Miss:
Annie Campbell became the bride of
Mr, Wm, :Robinson, son .of the late
.Mr. and Mrs.- Edward' Robinson of
E. Wawanosh. Rev. Jas. Anderson of
'Whitechurch' Presbyterian Church
;performed, the ceremony, They went
to their farm on the 8th concession of
Wawanosh where they have resided
.ever since.
Of their family of eight children,
twva daughters; died in infancy, the
others, Ed., of Minneapolis; Dr. Har
'Old of Walkerton; (Laura) Mrs. Ce
ell Wheeler of Morris; (Annie) Mrs:
John Kilpatrick of Crewe, Dr: 'Wil-
fred of the General Hospital staff in
Toronto, and. Ernest at home, were
all present with their families in hon-
or of the occasion.
On Saturday afternoon the esteem-
ed couple held an informal 'At Horne'
and reception, and many old friends
took this opportunity to tender their
kind felicitations for their continued
health and happiness.
In, the evening the wedding dinner
wasserved to abaut fifty guests, many
of whom had been present at the for-
mer wedding, fifty years ago. Rev.
Mr. Mortimore of Auburn and Don-
nybrook United Churches proposed
the toast to the bride and groom, Mr.
Robinson responded, telling how the
river Maitland was frozen solid from
end to end at the time of the former
wedding. He welcomed his friends
and relatives to their hone at this
time,
Mr. Ed: Robinson gave some htuni-
•orous reminiscences of home, as did
also Dr. Harold, remarking how fine
it was to have all the family, hale and
hearty together. Mr. Robert Gibson
of Galt, had been present at the for-
mer wedding. He remarked how
much easier it was to get 'around at
this time. Mr. John Mason, as a nei-
ghbour told of the friendship and nei-
ghborliness existing around their cor-
ner, and Mrs. J. D. Beecroft, as a
:guest, expressed .the voice of others
in appreciation of the honour bestow -
.ed 6n those participating in these fes-
tivities.
Drs. Harold and Wilfred Robinson
each coutribuied splendid vocal solos
and all joined in community singing,
Mrs. (Dr.) Harold' Robinson at the
:piano. The evening was spent in
cards, music and social chat,
The dining -room and living room
were prettily decorated With out flow-
ers, daf'fodiles, carnations;and tulips,
and a very pleasant time was enjoyed
by all. At the close the friends join-
ed hands around the bridal couple and
sang "Auld' Lang Syne'' and "Tor he's
a jolly. ,good fellow."
They received inany valued and
beautiful gifts from their family and
friends. Those present from a dis-
tance besides tine immediate relatives
were: a grandson, Kenneth Robinson,
of Minneapolis, Mrs.. Cahill of Paris,
and Mr. Robt. Gibson and itis .daugh-
ter, Mrs. Brown, Mr. and Mrs, Geo.
Taylor, Mrs. Will Gillespie and Mr.
and Mrs. Robt. Ford, all from Galt,
tet High Grade Stove Oil
At British American Service Station
1.6 cents per gallon. Honest measure.
Alsocoal oil 20 cents cash and carry,
Naptha gas for cleaning. Gasolene,
.oil, ` grease, separator oil, penetrol.
Tires, tubes, .patches, boots, cement,
spark .plugs, Willard Batteries,' acces-
•sories. Hoinuth & Bennett.
MEN'S SERVICE
HELD AT ST. PAUL'S
Large Congregation in Attendance.
lig
A, special service for men was held
at St. Paul's Anglh an Church on Sun-
day evening and a large congregation
attended. The Jeremiah 61 16 "Thus saRector delivered a mese
sage from rit n
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e in the �,t
the L� .:f, Stand y e ways mid
Special music was rendered
see", Sp by
the choir which included a duet
c,Night?"
Watchman, What of the by
Messrs. J. R. M. Spittal and C. Tem-
ltleman, During cite Offertory a .mens*
of Messrs. . R. M.
chorus: consistingJ.
a 'bell C. Templeman,
Spittal, 'VV C inp p ,
ohti Stevenson A.
J 13. nucleon and
A. - r, Npetro) sang All Hail the
1 �r
l'Power of Jesus' Name" The lessons
r Spittal and
Were ead.� �y Mr: Sp t W,
Campbell, _.
MERCHANTS HOLD
ANNUAL MEETING
Wednesday Half Holidays Sante Per -
1a4` as Last Year,
At the annual meeting of tate Retail
Merchants' Association held in the
Council Chamber Wednesday morn-
ing the followinger•e' elected offic
ers for the ensuing year: Hon.: Pres.
T. Y, .Smith;, President, C. H. Mc-
Avoy; Vice Pres., J. 0. Habkirk; Sec-
retary, W. J. Greer; Treasurer; H. E.
Isard; Ways and Means Com., Roy
Mencly, H.' Browne; 1'. C. King, J.
W. McKibbbn, D. Rae.;
• It was decided that the }weekly half
holiday be observed again this year
for the seine :period as, last year. This
means that the merchants of town will.
close on Wednesday afternoons from
May 1st up to the end of October ex-
cept on such weeks as a public holi-.
slay is held. . '
It was also decided to request the
Council to take up the matter of hav-
ing the Band play in the park on Sun-
day evenings instead of Friday even
Ings.
LOCAL AND PERSONAL
Mr. and Mrs. W. Kerr, of Toronto,
were week -encs guests with Mr. and
Mrs. G. L. Baker.
The 'Wingham General Hospital
greatly appreciate a donation of $10
from T. Field & Co.
Miss Leah Robertson left on Fri-
day to train for a nurse at the Tor-
onto General Hospital.
A beautiful Rose "Free" with each
25c purchase Friday and Saturday at
McKibbon's Drug Store.
Mr, and Mrs: Elwell Webster re-
turned . from Florida on Saturday,
after spending the winter there.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Coles, Gorrie,
returned home after spending a week
with Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Day, Morris.
Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Smith and fam-
ily, of Toronto, 'visited on Sunday at
the home of Mr. and Mrs. T. 5. Mc-
Lean,
• Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Scott and child-
reit, Langside, were week -end visit-
ors at the home of Mr, and Mrs. R.
Deyell.
Mrs. Leslie Young and Mrs. Me-
Masters, of Toronto, were week -end
guests with the former's mother, Mrs:
P. S. Linklater. •
Messrs. jack and Ernest Morrison
and Miss Jean Fisher spent Sunday
with the latter's parents, Mr, and Mrs.
Fisher of Mildmay.
Misses Kate and Mary King, of
Western University, London, were
the guests 'of their parents, Mi-. and.
Mrs. T, C. King, over the week -end.
Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Deyell. and
family of Owen Sound, visited over
the week -end with the former's par-
ents, Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Deyell, also
Miss M. McCastle and Mr. J. Ireton,
all of Owen Sound.
Good Prices At Sale.
At the joint sale of Ed. Barnard
and Geo. Thomson which was held
at Bluevale, on Friday, good prices
were realized. Horses and cattle sold
well as did the implements.
Broadcast Appreciated
The Lenten 'Broadcasts which are
given by the Recto • of St. `.Paul's ev-
ery Thursday at 12.15 noon over 1013P
have been helpful, There remains but
three mare of these meditations as
they will be discontinued followiing
the broadcast on April 18th, •
Softball Association Meeting
The annual meeting of the Wing -
ham Softball Association will be held
in the Council Chamber on Thursday
evening, April 4th, when reports for
the past season will begiven and of-
ficers will be elected for the 'oniing
year, Plans for the coining season
will be discussed; and all interested
in this sport are urged to attend this
meeting.,
The Liberal Nomination
Interest its the coining Federal elec-
tion is quickened by the arunounce-
nieint of the Liberal cotwention to be
Friday
ter -
a of
held in Wingham oonT'trday
noon of this week to select a candi-
date. In the last election, in 1930, W.
H. Robertson,. editor of The Goder-
ich Signal, was defeated b Mr. ,S Spot -
ton
y, 1
r of It was hard'
ton by 233 votes, w s a
fought contest, and an unusually larg-
er vote than had ever before been
pelted by any Federal candidate in
North Htr n---Liboral, Conservative
or Progressive. We understand Mr,`
Robertson will be up for re -nomina-
tion at Friday's convention,
CHURCH OFFICIALS
BANQUET CHOIR
United Church Choir, Guests Of The
Church Board
Members of .the United Church
choir were guests of the chute]: board
at abanquet given last 'Wednesday
evening. The members of the board
and their wives made all preparations
to take car`+e of the choir members
and their husbands or • wives, The
function gave the choir members an
opportunity to learn how much their
services are appreciated by the mem-
bers of the board, who represent the
congregation.
Frank R. Howson took charge for
community singing, with Miss Celeste
Carr at the piano. Mr. and Mrs, C.
Kingan were guests at the banquet.,.
the latter favoring with several solos,
accompanied by the organist of the
church, Miss Tera Reid. Mrs. W.
VanWycic, gave two reading. Rev.
5, F. Anderson expressed his apprec-
iation to thechoir master, J. Henry
Christie, for the splendid co-operation
he had received from the choir since
becoming pastor of the church, and
paid high tribute to the ex -organist,
Miss 13. Psynolds, who had served
the church in this capacity for many
years. He also commended Miss Tena
Reid, the . present organist, referring
to her youth and the manner in which
she willingly assisted at all times.
Other members who expressed their
appreciation were Drs. R. C. Red-
mond, R. L. Stewart, W. J. Greer,
and J. H. Hopper,
POLICE COURT .
HELD HERE
Magistrate J. A. Makins of Strat-
ord held police court here on Thurs-
day afternoon, Crown Attorney D. E.
Holmes of Goderich acted as 'pros=
ecutor..
John -Johnston of Turnberry, charg-
ed with driving a car while under the
influence of liquor, was given seven
days in Goderich jail. He was defend-
ed by R. S. Hetherington. Borden
Jenkins of Wingham, charged with
theft of governors for an engine, re-
ceived one year's suspended sentence.
Nelson Naylor of Blyth, charged With
being intoxicated in a public place
contributed $10 and costs. Russell
Girling of Wingham, charged with be-
ing drunk in a public place, was 're-
manded until Thursday of the week,
Another case will come up for hearing'
or: Thursday when Toni Cassels will
appear on a charge of having liquor
Or sale.
Clinton Won W. b. H. L. Final
Clinton Colts, Intermediate "13" 0.'
H.A. finalists, are intermediate champ-
ions of the Western Ontario Hockey
League, defeating the Erin .Shamrocks
at Galt Friday night, in a sudden -
death game by the score of 8 to 1,
The colts had more condition than
the Shamrocks, who had been idle
for three weeks. Pickets, at centre,
Rath and Walters, on the defence,
and goatee Elliott featured for the
champions. H. Hu ren and. G. Horton
were Erin's best,
I'NSTITUTE HAD
FINE MEETING
Rev.' E. L. Roberts Gave Talk on
"Ireland",
The regular meeting of the Wo-
men's Institute held in the Council
Chambers on Thursday afternoon was
a most interesting affair. There was
a large attendance, about seventy lad-
ies being present,'
Mrs, Jtno. Fells, Vice President, was
in the chair and introduced a program
that was Irish in character.. A reel-
tation by. Miss Margaret'Tuivey, duet
by Mrs. Donald Rae and Miss F. Wil.
son, guitar and mouth organ' solo by
George Carter, recitation by . Miss
Frances Robinson and dancing (Irish,:
Jigs) by Ann . VanWyck. Rev. Kees
v rl.c
inetln Mac,Lean t gave a few r •enias
The guest ;specter of the 'day was
Rev: E. L. Roberts of St: Pand's An-
glican Church 'who gave a most in-
teresting and instructive talk on Ire-
l'ind. Trish hist<:>r•y,`. he said crated back
to
A.P..90 and was known, kr n n to the
Greeks and Romans, He traced the
,various phases of the life of the peo-
ple
ite of this island up to the present,
e also gave ofin description ,f the
Trish Saint 'St. Patrick,"
Following the close of the nro�'rant
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lunch was served and a social time
enjoyed,
EXPECT TWO FULL
HOUSE FOR THE
"DUMB WAITER"
Sale of Tickets Going' Weil,
The. ready response to the : sale of
tickets for the "Dumb Waiter" \thieh
will be staged by the Wingham .Dra-
matic Society in the Town Hall crit
the evenings of • April 10th and 11th,
is most gratifying to this society,
The caste have been practicing
faithfully for some time and the peo-
ple of this community are due to see
preesnted a play that is considered by
those who are in the know, as the
best yet to be produced here.
There are plenty of laughs in this
show and the. music is catchy. The
public, quick to appreciate the efforts
of our local talent, will not be. dis-
appointed in the play. Plenty of sing-
ing, lots of humor, new stage effects,
this play will please the most ardent
critic. Secure you reserved seats at
McKibbon's Drug Store. Admission
25c, reserved seats 10c extra.
A. Y. P. A.
Miss Mae. Williamson Gave an I1-
lustrated Talk on India.
The, school -room of St. Paul's An-
glican Church was filled to capacity
on Monday evening when the mem-
bers and visiting friends met to greet
Miss Mae Williamson, missionary on
furlough from. India, who was the
guest speaker for the evening.
The meeting was opened in regular
form by the President, Air, Spittal,
The business haying been dealt with,
Miss Anne Irwin favoured with a
solo "In the Garden"'which was
greatly enjoyed.
Miss Williamson was then called
on and told of her work in India.
This was illustrated by- a large num-
ber of slides which depicted very
clearly the splendid work which is
being carried on.
Miss Williamson held the attention
:of the audiencefrom start to finish
and all agreed that her lecture was
most interesting and instructive,
The Rector on behalf of the mem-
bers of the A.Y,P:A., thanked Miss
Williamson for kindly consenting to
favour thein on this occasion.
SPECIAL HISTORICAL
REVIEW OF WINGHAM
Watch For It.
'Within the next month or six weeks
there will be published a Special Edi-
tion of this paper. It will contain a
Historical Review of the Town of
Wingham, since the arrival of the
first settler to the present time; prac-
tically eighty years..
The Review will be well illustrated
and filled with incidents of our town's
past.
Order your copies; now, and send
then to your friends—that they may
see that Wingham has a History.
Extra copies of this Special Histor
icel Review will be on sale,
Donation to Cancer Fund
The Women's .Hospital Auxiliary at
their meeting made a donation of five
dollars to the King George Silver Ari-
niversary Fund for Cancer Research i.n
Canada, the same to be forwarded to
the Countess of Bessborough at once.
Underwent Operation
Mr, L, hL Bosman, of Iiluevale,
who has been ill alt winter at the
home of his daughter, Mrs, R. H.
Lloyd, underwent a serious operation
in the Wingham General Hospital on
Sunday. We are pleased to report that
he is doing as well as can be expected,
CLAYTON PHIPPEN
LAID TO REST
Found Dead In Bush Thursday Wiith.
Gunshot Wound In Side
As was his habit, Clayton Phippen;
of Lower Wingham went hunting last
Wednesday afternoon and when his
dog returned without him, a search
party was organized by the employ-
ees
1 Y
ees of the Western Foundry on
Thursday 'morning , His lifeless body Y
was found about ten o'clock by Har-
old Dennis in a bush on the ferns of
Arthur Law, about three miles from
town. There was a gunshot wound.
in his side. His gun was to one side
of him and his hunting bag " on the
other. His cap was in a clump of
bushes a few yards away.
Coroner Dr. R. C. Redmond decid-
ed that an inquest was nonnecessary.
The deceased was in his 49th year
and had been a resident of this local=
ity practially allhis life: For some
time he had beenunable to work on.
account of poor health and spent.
much of his time out hunting.
He is survived by his widow and
four daughters, Mrs. Roy Upper of
Listowel, Thelma, Marguerite and
Reta at home, also his mother, Mrs.
George Phippen; Lower Wingham,
two sisters and one brother, Mrs.
Peter McLeod of Oshawa,. Mrs. Alex,
Rintoul and Cenclair of Lower Wing
harp.
The funeral was held from his late
residence, Lower Wingham on Satur-
day afternoon under the auspices of
Wingham Loyal Orange Lodge and
the local members of the Moulders
Union attended in a body. Rev. E. C.
MORRIS COUPLE
50 YEARS MARRIED
Mr, and Mrs. John Little Were Mar-
ried in Wingham,
C)>ln Sunday .din we
olden d.was
+� g
quietly celebrated at the home of Mr.
and Mrs„ John Little of the 4thC no .
,
Ivforri•s. In 1885 the Rev, Mr. Corn-
ish, of Wingham, officiated at the
wedding of Mr; Little and Miss Ella
Jane Munns. The bridesmaid, Mrs,
J2obt.. Tindall, nee Miss Fanny Hunt-
er, and the best man, John Moffatt,
both of Wingham, were present at
Sunday's grathering. The Little fain-
ifs:- consists of three sons, John, Frank
and William three daughters, Mrs.
John Thynne, Mrs. Ray Crawford,
Mrs. Albert James, and seven grand-
childr'en, all residing in this dstrict
and all were present. Many old friends
and neighbors assembled and present-
ed' the happy couple with appropriate
gifts.
OBITUARY
Dorothy Louise French
The heart -felt sympathy of alt resi-
dents of this community goes out to
Mr. and Mrs. W. H. French in the
loss of their ten -year --old 'daughter,
Dorothy, who passed away in Vic-
toria Hospital, London, on Tuesday
morning, following an .operation for
mastoid on Saturday.
Dorothy was a particularly bright
and cheerful child and was a great
favorite of other children as well as
older people. She was a fine student
and was an accomplished violinist for
a child of her age, being the young -
Smith, pastor o fthe First Baptist est member of the 'United Church
Church, conducted the services.• Sunday School orchestra. In the re-
The pallbearers were: A. Finlay, D. cent play presented by the Public
Finlay, H. Finlay, James Robertson, School pupils she took the part of
Neill Potter, N. Baker, Dame Dwiden, the leading role in this
Interment was made it Wingham
Cemetery.
UNITED CHURCH
Y. P. S. MEETING
There was a splendid gathering at
the regular meeting of the Y.P.S. on
Monday evening at the United Church
when over forty were in attendance,
and the president, Miss Yvonne Mc-
Pherson, presided. The secretary,
Miss Marjorie Gibson, read the min-
utes of the last meeting and the Scrip-
ture- reading was taken by Creighton
ham Cemetery.
Reid, The comments were made by
Miss Doris Buchanan, stating that
Clifford Robertson
when you are discouraged is the time
to fight hardest for Christ, referring It was with regret that the many
friends of Clifford Robertson learned
it to the story of Elijah, how he fled
Sat -
to the desert, where he was spoken of his passing- in. Vancouver last Sat -
to by God. Miss Myra MacDonald
morning. He was the only son
favored with a vocal solo, which was
very notch. enjoyed.
The topic which was in chage of the
Mariner Group, took the form of a
baseball game, with DeWitt Miller
and Miss Tena Reid as captain, when
they chose sides, and questions from
the Bible were presented to the op-
posing side, who were given three
chances: This presented a real dis-
cussion and was very interesting,
The meeting then formed in their.
respective groups and made prepara-
tions for their .part • of the program
for next week, during which time re-
freshments were served. The Friend-
ship Circle was then formed and the
meeting dismissed with the benedictorment in Wingham Cemetery.
-
tion.
operetta. •
She leaves to mourn their loss, be-
sides her parents; one younger sis-
ter, Marjorie; her grandparents, Mr.
and Mrs. A. E. Lloyd, who are at pre-
sentin Victoria on their return from
spending the winter in California; anti
Mr. F. W. French, of Strathroy.
The funeral will be held from the
residence of her parents, John. Street,
at 2:30 p.m. on Thursday afternoon.
A private service will be conducted by
the Rev, J. F. Anderson, pastor of the
United Church.
Interment will be made in Wing -
of Mr. and Mrs. William Robertson,
Diagonal Read, and was born in
Blyth 83 years ago. Twenty-six years
ago he moved with his parents to
Wingham and has lived all his life
here except for a few years while tea-
ching school. i,ast August he went
to Vancouver to recuperate his health
but to no avail,
Surviving besides his parents are,
two sister, Mrs. Wallace Burns, of
Windsor, and Mrs. George Tervit, of
Turnberry.
The remains are now in transit to
\Vingliani, and the funeral will be
held et the home of his parents at
2 p.m, on Friday afternoon; with in -
Successful Baking Sale.
The Women's Auxiliary of St.
Paul's Church held a very successful
sale of home balciug and afternoon
tea last, Saturday in the vacant store
next door to Machan Bros.
LOCAL COUPLE
Donations Appreciated MARRIED 25 YEARS
The Women's Auxiliary to the Gen-
eral` Hospital wish to acknowledge
Mr. and Mrs. Philip James Receive
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with thanks the donation: of 100 tic- Many Congratulations.
kets to the Lyceum Theatre; from the
manager, Capt. Adams; also the gift
front the Women's Catholic League
of a "Sick Call Cabinet"' for the use
of the members of the Roman. Cath-
olic Church in the Hospital,
Florida Bowled Well in i
We received from letter a r a m Alex.
Crawvfor•d from St. Petersburg, Fla.
1 -le, Mrs. Crawford and Kenneth will
soon be back in Wingham, Alex. had,
a great season of bowling this win-
ter, winning 2ncl in the Mercer Sing
les, lst in the Open Singles, lst in the.
Irish Trebles lst in the; Consolation
Rinks and 1st in the: Geo. Smith
Handicap,
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A pleasing event took place on
Saturday at the home of Mr. and Mrs.
Philip James, Prances St. the occasion
being the twenty-fifth anniversary of
their wedding. Many: friends .rimds call�cd
during the afternoon and evening to
offer ]:heir congratulations, and were
received at the door by Mrs. O. flab -
kirk. The table decorations were
Pink a < white, centred with amin'
-
eture
bride and groom, Mrs. Watkins
of Clinton, sister of Mrs. James, pours
ed tea while, Mrs, W.. F. Bitrgmat,
Mrs.. Greer and Miss Lottie Jenkins
served.
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We Wish Mr, and Mrs, James many
more years of happy wedded life.
Standard Formaldehyde'
Fine strength in bulk et 25c .lb. Me
Ribbon's Drug Store.
Fractured Wrist
Mrs, J. Moffatt, Leopold St.; had.
tine Misfortune tofracture her wrist
on Monday evening. She was leaving
her home to attend church When she
fell on the sidewalk on`'the way out
to the street with the result that she
broke both bones in her right wrist.
Drilling Well at Lucknow
Reeve :pied L. Davidson is driilling.
a municipal well at Lttcknowv. This
well will be used to insure the village
with a continuous supply of stater,
The well is already down to the rock
which was reached at 75 feet and will
be drilled to a total depth of 150 feet.
J?I' a
Bel rave
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People The '�'` tin , I. i,o le of the Knox
e a g p
Presbyterian Church, .Aelgrave,' will.
present the play "yes of L$ve" int
the Foresters' Hall, 13elgrave, on Fri-
day evening; April 12th, at 8.80, En-
joyable numbers will be presented be-
tween acts by local talent. Come and
enjoy an evening's good entei'taiit-
metit. Admission for adults :no, child-
ren 150.
COUNCIL TO STOP
RELIEF MAY lst
Program to be Arranged for May fith,
25th Anniversary of His Majesty
King George's Accession.
A regular meeting of 'Wingltara
Town Council was held Monday ev-
ening,
All members were present, 1 -lis
Worship Mayor Hanna in the chair;
Minutes of last meeting were read
and, approved.
His Worship reported on the mat-
ter of a relief account with the city
of London,
A letter was read from the solicitor
for the Canadian. National Railways -
in regard to the crossing protection
at Josephine Street. This was ordered
filed.
A letter was read from Capt. B.
Keeling of the Salvation Army re-
questing permission to hold a tag day
on June 1st.
Moved by Coon, Elliott, seconded
by Conn, Wilson, that the Salvation
Army be permitted to hold a .Lag Day
on June lst. Carried.
A letter was read from Mr, R. E.
Campbell asking permission to erect
a, pump on the curb in front of his(
premises on Victoria Street. It was
agreed that this be left with the Street
Committee for a report..
A letter was read firorit Hon. H. C.
Nixon, Provincial Secretary; urging
that a suitable celebration be arrang-
ed for May 6th, in honor of His Ma-
jesty's accession and the 25th anni-
versary..
Moved by Coutr. Elliott, seconded
by Conn. Bishop,that we request the
Utilities Commission to turn on col-
ored street lights on the evenings of
May 4th, 5th and 6th` on account of
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LEGION. SOCIAL
TUESDAY, APRIL 9th
All Veterans Invited To Attend
The local branch of the Canadian
Legion will hold a social evening on
Tuesday •evening, April 9th, All vet
erans whether they are members of
the Legion or not are cordially _in-
vited to attend.
Mr. D. E. Campbell, Zone repre-
sentative of the Legion for this dis-
trict will be present and address the. -
meeting.
Attended Convention
Mr. W. 13. McCool attended the an-
nual convention of the Ontario-Quee
bee Newspaper Association, which
was held on Friday and Saturday last
week at the Royal York Hotel, Tor-
onto.
Cribbage Winners
The winners at the weekly cribbage
tournament held in the Legion rooms
on Monday night were: D. 13. Port-
er 1200, Percy Harris 1185, F. A.
Hucks 1182. Harold Mitchell won the
lucky draw prize,
To -Speak At Hensall
Hon. Robert Weir, federal minister
of agriculture, will be the speaker at
a meeting of Conservatives of the
riding of Huron -Perth on Wednes-
day, April 10, at 2.30 o'clock in the
Town Ball, Hensall, according to the
secretary of the Western C.)ntarin
Conservative Association, E. R. I)en-
rtis.
Hospital Bridge
On. Wednesday afternoon andleven
ing last week a)=et•y pleasatrt flesp tal
Bridge was held at the home of Mrs.
H. C. MacLean. There were seven
tables present in the afternoon and
six in the evening. The winners were,
afternoon, Miss McCallum end Mrs.
E. Armitage; evening, Mrs. .A. Wil
son and Mrs. E. Harrison.
OTTAWA MAN
SEEKS NOMINATION
Huron North Liberals Meet Here on.
Friday.
TheLiberal nominating convention
i Town for North Huron in the 1 ww n Hall
here on Friday may produce some ex-
citement as it is said that there will
be several nominated. We undersland
Robert Deachmani of Ottawa, an Gild
I3owick boy, is after the nomination
t
and. is looked upon favorably by
rnatty,
i
In conversation with several of the
well known Liberals of the riding,
Wo l
tlneyawd'rttldl eat guess; a..s t to whowhot lel
get the nomination, but from reports
it will be a lively contest,