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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance Times, 1935-04-11, Page 1With Which Is Amalgamated rrie Vxcette and Wroxeter News axnated The OQ :Single Ceipies five Cents W ING IAM, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, APRIL lith , 1935 Subscriptions $2:00 Per Year :LIBERALS CHOOSE 8139 DEACHMAN FOR THEIR CANDIDATE 'Candidate is Economist and Writer, and Native of Huron County - Nomination Was Made Unanimous 'Speeches Delivered by W. A. Fraser, M.P. and•'F. G. Sanderson, M.P. Hon. Nelson Parliament Also Present, At one of the largest nominating conventions, in the Town Hall here on Friday afternoon the Liberals of North Huron chose R.' J. Deachman, •of Ottawa, as their standar cl-bearer 'in :the 'coming Federalelection, The hall R. J. Deachman. -was filled to capacity and Mr, Deach- man was accorded a rousing reception when he was chosen on the first bal- lot over three other aspirants by 43 majority over all. Mr. Hugh Hill, :president of the Huron North Assoc- iation, whose name also went to the -.-convention, it once movedthat t om- ination be,inade unanimous. This was seconded by W. H. Robertson and .John McNabb, the only. other two who contested the convention. Native of Huron Mr. Deachman has lived in Ottawa ' for a number of years but is a native -of Huron County. He was born at Orange Hill, where his father taught school for 28 years, educated in Ilow- ick and in 1905 graduated from the Ontario Agricultural College, Guelph.. since that time he has .been a writer .(Continued on Page Four) 'Quebec Power Bill Passes Second Reading Premier Hepburn's -.'ower Bill to repudiate contracts for the ,purchase of power for the Hydro Electric Com Mission from Quebec Companies pas sed its second reading by a•vote of 42-15. All Conservatives voted against the measure. The house discussed eontintiously ithie bill from 4.05• p,ni, on Monday,. when Premier Hepburn introduced it, until 5.30 pan. on Tues- day one of the longest continuous de- bates every held in the Ontario House. on grey bill. Later in the evening -the Budget passed the House •by a vote of 45 to 15, and the motion to go into supply was adopted by the same vote. VETERANS HOLD SOCIAL EVENING _Mr, D. E. Campbell, Zone Represent- ative, Was Guest Speaker, A very pleasant time was spent by the War Veterans in the Legion rooms on Tuesday evening, when a large number were present for a soc- ial evening, ocialevening, including several from 'Teeswater. The early part of ,the evening was spent at cards. Mr. D, E. Campbell, of Gocierich, Zone'"representative of the Legion was then introduced by the local Legion President Kenneth 8' , Weaver. Mr. Campbell gave a most interesting and instruetive talk on'the. work being carried on by the I3rit- isle Empire Service League and the Canadian Legion in particular; Throughout the world this organi- zation has a membership over of o el- even million, and plans are now in the snaking to increase this member- ship so that all war veterans will be- Iong to the Legion. Mr, Campbell iti- vited the members of this Legion to attend a zone meeting which will be held in Seaforth about the middle of. May. Lunch was served and a most Pleas- ant evening brought to a close. INFANT- DIES FROM SEVERE SCALDING Fifteen -Months -Olde Sane of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Brooks Died Monday Walter William, aged 15 months, son of Mr, and Mrs, Clarence :Brooks, Lower Winghani, passed awaym tale` General Hospital here late Mondayaf ternoon;• On Saturday afternoon about 4.30 o'clock the child's oldest sister, Gert- rade, was preparing scrub the floor. A pail of boiling water was left on the floor and the baby who .was Pulling a• chair across the floor fell backward • into the boiling water. The child was rushed to the hospital suffering from severe scalds on its back and arms. Despite all that couldbe done for the suffering child, he 'passed away short- ly before six o'clock onMonday even - Surviving', besides the sorrowing; parents, are three brothers and two sisters, Jack, Gertrude, Robert, George and Joyce. • The funeral was held from the family residence this afternoon (Wed- nesday)., private service was cone ducted by 'the Rev. 3. F. Anderson, pastor of the United Church. Inter- ment took place in Winghain Cemet- ery. OBITUARY Thomas Hill Mr. Frank J, ;Full reecived the sad .e brother, news 5 that his is b othe Thomas Hill, 0 Minneapolis, Minn,, had, passed away on Friday, April 5th, from heart trouble. The late Mr. Hill was born in Mor- ris Township and later lived in Brus- sels but has not been a resident of this district for forty years. Surviv- ing are his widow and three daugh- ters. Mrs. W. J. Freed F'ollosizing an illness of only a few days, Suean McKennaii,, passed away. at the- residence.of T. W. Pickell Minnie Street, oThursday evening, where she had made her home for the past three years. Deceased was the last member of a large family' and was in her 86th year. During her early life, which was spent in Vittoria near Si.encoe,, she taught school for thirty years. In 1904 she was married to the late Rev. W. J. Freed, who predeceased her nine years ago. Fol- lowing her marriage': they served on various charges and after retiring, - settled in St. Williams, coming to 'Vingham, after the passing of her husband. A service was conducted at her late residence on Friday evening at 8 o'clock by Rev. E. C. Smith, aid the remains were taken to Springfield oil Saturday for internment. SOON TO PRESIDE AT RIDEAU HALL Here are the most recent photo- graphic studies of John Buchan, first commoner to be named governor- general al c if Canada and Mrs, Buchan, who will be hostess of vice -regal soc- ial activities at It•deau Hall, Married Norman Grosvenor. Mr. Buchan was in 1907, Mr, and! Mrs. Buchan have three sons and 'lie daughter. Mrs. Buchan was Susaiott hasGrosven- or s C 1 e Gra,i en or andisd au t r a 1 to of thelateHon, Ho , high commissioner to South Africa from 1901-1903. The selection of Mr, Buchan who < is a distinguished tinguishecl auth- or, is a most popular one. ALL NOW READY FOR THE PLAY Large Crowds Expected to See "A Dumb Waiter." New Stage Curtain is Installed. The caste of "A Dumb Waiter" are all set and ready to go. The final re- hearsal has been held and this produc- tion is well worth seeing. The ticket sale has bceni exceptionally good, but there are still plenty of seats for those who Wish to see this excellent show. •The new stage curtain has been in- stalled, it is a thing of beauty, blue velour with gold trimmings. On Thursday night the 'presentation o"f" this curtain will be made to the town by the Wingham Dramatic Club.. The appearance of the stage with the new settings is second to none for any small theatre in Ontario, and the Dramatic Club are deserving of much praise for their efforts in fixing up this piece of town property. Do not miss this show it is a • real hit. Wednesday and Thursday are the nights. Will Present Comedy -Drama Church Standard Formaldehyde The Y.P.S. ofUrich United will present a comedy -drains "Civil Fine strength in bulk at 25c lb. Mc - Service" in their church on Thursday I tbban's Drug Store. evening, April 18th., Admission 25c, children under 14, 10c, Aeee is Position in Peterborough p g Mr.. Clarence Bathe, of Teeswater, wha for some time was on the Ad- vance -Times staff, left last week for Peterborough,' where he has secured a position in a job printing plant. .Swam Well at Toronto Fortner school chums of Donald S.nilll will be interested to hear that Donald won first place for' his age in free style swimming at the Runny-., mode Public School, Toronto, which has an attendance, of some 1500 pup- ils. He was also chosen to represent his school on the relay teats which finished second int the West Toronto' Schools competition held. on Saturday eight last 'at the \Vest End Y. M. C. A. tank. No Action re Shelter Plan Huron County will not take any ac-' tion regal -din din tine new provincial reg- ulations covering the work of the Cliildt•ett's:Aid Society. This was de- cided at a special meeting of the County Shelter Canunittee, In the meantime the salary of Inspector I•I, T. Edwards, which was cut off by the province; will be paid by the county for .the months ofMarch, 'April and May, by which' time it will be known what the general polity is to be. It was decided to buy three fire extin guishers for the Shelter as recom- mended by two grand juries. A fire escape will be considered at the next meeting. Moines for Shelter children will be advertised for in the enmity newspapers. • W. M. S. HEAR FINE ADDRESS Mrs. A. V. Robb, of Bluevale, Speaks to Local Society. The (?.aster Chank-Offering meet- ing of the Woman's Missionary Soc- iety of Winghatn United Church was held on Tuesday afternoon with Mrs,' F. R. Howson .presiding. A very stn- pressive Easter Service of 'Worship was conducted by Mrs, Win, Field, as- sisted, by Mrs. Tyndall, Mrs. Adatns. and Mrs.' Moffatt. The Scripture "The Circle of Friendship" was taken by Mrs, Jas. Gilmour. 'The ,guest speaker was Mrs. (Rey.) Robb, of Bluevale, and her message of the resurrection, "Springtime and Easter" was a great inspiration to all, She compared the Christian faith with other beliefs which have not the empty tomb or the risen Christ, The Christian's life is the best evidence of the living Christ. We must have a renewal of life Bled thought and as Christian wo - men we roust be witnesses for Hi mat home and abroad and so we have the task of spreading the Gospel . to all peoples. The Thank -Offering was taken by Mrs, Wander and Mrs. VanWyek while Mrs. Wilson offered prayer, Miss Jean Christie sang a very ap- propriate solo "B3eneatli the Cross of jesu.e,"' Mrs. VVtn, Field and Mrs. Tit - fin were appointed delegates to, the Huron 'Presbyterial which 'mets itt Exeter on May 30th, At the close of the meeting luttcli . was -served and a social hour spent. VETERAN MISSIONARY SPOIK HERE Rev. Johathan Goforth D.D. Address- ed Large Gathering In Presbyterian Church Rev. Jonathan Clioforth D.D. veteran missionary J• Of the Presbyterian esbyterian Church in Canatla, told a thrilling story of his nnission work in Honan and: Manchuria, iChina, to a large gathering in St.!Andrew's Presbyter- ian Church, en Thursday. evening. Rev. Kenneth MacLean introducing Dr. Goforth ,told how he had laboured forty seven years as a Missionary and that the people of the community 'Were much privileged in having Dr. Goforth to speak to them. Dr. Goforth chose for his text the 3rd. chapter of Malachi, 10th verse, "Bring ye all the tithes into tine storehouse, that there may be meat in mine house, and prove Me now herewith, saith the Lord of hosts, if I will not ,open you •the windows of heaven, and pour you out a blessing, that there shall not be room enough to receive it". Blind for the last two years, after forty-seven years of service, Dr. Goforth urged his audience to obey God's conimand and bring the tithe and offerings to him. In giving his only begotten son God gave to the world the greatest gift possible and set alt example before us that .should make the giving of a 'portion of our i worldly goods a small thing indeed. God makes tis partners with himself and as his great business' is saving others so we must send others to preach the word to the many who are in darkness, Dr. Goforth told of many incidents during his long .ministry to the Chinese; that bore out this text. God has blessed abundantly those who did not rob hien, but gave the tithe. He says the Chinese niakc good Christians, and are generous givers. its his church in Manchuria last year 966 adults were baptised and' the members contributing $16,000, Upon hearing of the deficit in the Presby- terian Church in Canada, they sent $300. to fill up the "hole" as they called it. Prior to the meeting the members of the Goforth Auxiliary met in the basement of fhe Church where M.rs. Goforth spoke to then. She told of the miraculous escapes they experien- ced while ittg reat danger in China, and attributed it to 'the earnest pray- ers ghat ray-ers'that Were offered up for thein in this. country. She asked the Auxiliary to pray forthen as they carry aut. this series of Meetings, when they will hold thine or ten meetings a geek t, from one enol of Ontario to the other until the Assembly meetsJ itt June. Returned froirt Florida Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Field who have been wintering itt Florida, have returned Monte. e;, GOOD NEWS FOR HYDRO CONSUMERS Wingharn Hydro Had Most Success- ful 1934, The final audit by the Hydro Mun- icipal Audit Dept. of the books of the 1Vmgham Utilities Commission for the year 1934, shows that the fivanres of the \Vingham Hydro Dept. are in an extremely satisfactory condition. The gross operating profit for the year 1934 was $7393.51, and after set- ting aside $2935:00. for, depreciation, there is left a net profit of $4458.51. The total assets consisting of land, bttiilclings, lines, power plant, stock, bonds, cash, etc.,, amount to $158,453.- 12, and, the total liabilities consisting of debentures amount to. $33902.52, The inenibers of the Utilities Coni - mission are quite pleased with the healthy financial condition of the Hydro Department. Lucknow Worker Badly Cut Walter Sturdy, aged 75, had the misfortune on Friday of having. the first finger oI his right stand com- pletely severed and the next two fin- gers severely ctit, while operating a rip -saw at the Lucknow furniture factory. The accident happened short- ly before noon, and as Lucknow doc- tors were not available at the time, the injured man was rushed to Wing - ham hospital. Mr. Sturdy+ has been employed in the factory over thirty years and has been working on lite rip -saw for a number of years. LOCAL MERCHANTS ,READY AS ALWAYS Stores Are Well Stocked with Fine Spring and Summer Merchandise. .i\ ,tram er came into our office one day last week, and he and his. wife were most enthusiastic in regards to the splendid stores here. This gentle- man and his wife who are strangers to Winghani, were loud in their prais- es of the local stores'. and repeated time and 'time again that their every want was readily attended to here, This is indeed a fact, the people of this community are 'fortunate that we have such fine stores in which to shod, The stocks in our stores are not only very large, giving . a good selection, but the style and quality cif the merchandise is right up to the minute. It has often been said that far away fields look Green but the' people of this district have no need tci go afield to do their shopping as we have here the best shopping centre, for a town cif 'its size, of any place iii Ontario tied just as good as inost cities, rhe local stores will inake your Spring.and Summer shopping easy for you. They have large•stocks,'the mer- cllattdiee is of the Test •arca tits, prices are right. SOFTBALL LEAGUE ELECT OFFICERS Will Meet Negt Tuesday to Complete Plans A meeting of the local iSoftballs League was held in the Council Chamber on Thursday evening when. the officers for this season were• el- ected as follows: President -R, A. Coutts. Vice. fres..--Neil Williainsore Sec'y,-Treas: Lloyd Hingston, It was decided at this meeting to again operate the softball league, and a meeting will be held next Tuesday evening, April 16th, in the Council Chamber, when arrangements will: be completed. • At this meeting, next 'week the op- erating of a town hard -ball ' league will also come up for. discussion, It is felt by many that if we are to de- velop good ball players the younger boys will have to get into the game. With this object in view this matter will come before the meeting next week. All interested are asked to be pres- ent next: Tuesday so that the plans for the season's play can be complet- ed. Those intending to enter softball teams this year are requested to eith- er be present or send <a representa- tive. LOCAL AND PERSONAL "Mrs. H. C. MacLean was a Tor- 5 week. nov'titrla t onto visitor Mr. and "airs. 3; 0. Habkirk spent the week -end in Toronto, Capt. and Mrs. W. 5. Adams were week -end visitors in Watford. Mrs. W. J. Harkness, of Teeswater, nursed Mrs, Freed during her illness. Mr. Hugh Bell, who has ben on a trip to the \Vest, returned alone on Monday. Mr, Andy Bell, of Jellicoe, is visit- ing this week with his parents, Mr. Benda Mrs. M. Pell, lI 7. • rs riffle I Busick t. returned l 1t home this week: from New York where she spent the winter. Dr. Mary Cos ens of the Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, spent the week -end at her home here: Mr. and Mrs. J. Zeigler, of Guelph, spent the week -end with the former's parents, Mr. and Mrs. T. H. Gibson. Miss Sufferer had an accident. She cut her corns. Now sate uses Cress Corn Salve, Sold by McKibbon's Drug Store. llr. and \Irs. 5. H. Crawford have las their guests the latter's parents, (l)r. and Mrs, Brown, also Mr. and iMrs. Ccilc:, of \V,iodstocls, t \Ir. and ilirs, \\'. T1. i'rench and Marjorie, were T',ronto visitors over the week,end, Little Jerry LaRue re- turned with them and will make his home with thein, Guests with Mr., and Mrs. Geo. T. Robertson over the week -enol were; Miss Gladys Robertson, Reg.N., Mr. and Mrs. V, A. Wilson, Mr. and Mrs. S. A. Johnson and Teddy, all •of Tor- onto, also Mr. and Mrs, E. R. Hopper and Joan, of Exeter, Two Houses Sold Misses Weir have sold their house on Victoria Street to Mr. •loin Thom of .Fordevich, and have purchased the Mitchell property, where Frank Stur- dy lives, and will take possession, May 1st, A Miniature Mayors' Convention The town had some distinguished guests on Monday when Mayor.• John W. Hanna had as bis guests Iti'tayor H. 3. A. McEwen of Godericlt, Mayor Alex. Sutlierlaed of Seaforth and Mayor H, Holmes of Clinton. All of these, gentlemen spoke over 10111? on Monday Moon during the Spotton hour at the request of Mr, Geo. Spot - ton, M.P. Foster -Homes Wanted The Children's Aid Society of Hur- on County have several' children to be placed out, and are appealing to the citizens to take e good childinto their home, There are at present in the Shelter at Gcdcrich one baby boy of six months; : one, baby girl, lune months; one baby , boy, eleven Menthe; one girl of .three years;'' one boy of five years, one boy of six years, and of ,eight and (Me if ten' years; and three girls, teti, eleven oud twelve years of age. The children' are all healthy, and well-mannered, and would fit into any good hone. Any- one wishing' 10 take a child is Merited to get in totutli' with Mr. ti, T. Ed- wards, Superintendent, or Mrs. Giver, niatrott, Children's Shelter; Gaderioh. REV. E. L. ROBERTS GAVE FINE ADDRESS • Men's Club of the United Chureli Hold Monthly Meeting. The Men's; Club of the ;United Church held their regular monthly ,banquet in the School Room of the !church on 'Tuesday evening, with. ,thirty-five in attendance. The guest 'speaker for the occasion was Rev, E. ;1,, Roberts, Rector of St, Paul's An- glican Church. The president, G. L 'l3aket•, presided,, The tables were daintily arranged by the young ladies of the Evening Auxiliary, who cater- ed for the banquet, Followingthe banquet, there was the opening hymn, after which- Rev. J. F. Anderson offered prayer. The Scripture lesson and the comments were taken by W. A. Galbraj'tli., The minutesofthe last,nieeting Were read by Dr G. W. 'Howson,, .remade R. Howson, then took charge for a,short period of community si.etgng,,'accom- Panied by Jack Herd. The speaker was then introduced, speaking on the subject "Tine Church of Yesterday and tate Church of To- day." Rev. Mr; Roberts covered this subject very thoroughly, going back in the history of the church for the past thirty-five years, taking up vari- ous periods. He referred to the fall- ing off' in attendance, and the various causes, among which were the auto- mobile and the radio, regarding the latter he thought it was a wonderful thing in it.1ace P especially for the s shut-ins, but it was being abused, as one could. turn on the radio, and you would never know it was the Sabbath from the amount of jazz now being played. Were we trying today to take everything out of the church and put nothing in, if our hearts were in the right place, there wouldn't be any- thing to worry about, he said. The president expressed his appre- ciation to Rev. Mr. Roberts for the splendid address and a hearty vote of . thanks wee tendered bine nn mot*, cf Dr. R. C. Redmond. The drawing for groups took place and the gather- ing formed in their respective groups to ararnge for the next meeting. Former Local Boy Appointed Mr. Bert Williams, Walkerton, bro- ther of Ed, Williams of town, has been appointed radio receiving license vendor for Walkerton and all parts of South. Bruce, Nazi Win in Danzig In the Sunday election in the Free City. of Danzig the Nazis polled 60 per cent of the vote and will thus control the Cily. They did not, how- ever, get the two-thirds majority re- quired to wipe out opposition parties and make themselves. supreme in the city's political life. Montreal Wins Stanley Cup The Montreal Maroons won the Stanley Cup from the National Hock- ey League title holder, Toronto Maple Leafs, in 3 straight games, In the two games played in Toronto Thursday and Saturday last the scores were 3-2 and 3-1. On Tuesday night in Montreal the score was 4-1. This series is the best three out of five games, but Montreal took no chances and won in three straight games much to the dismay of the Leafs support- ers. I3LYTH COUPLE 55 YEARS MARRIED Bride of 55 Years Ago Was Win 'hann g g Girl. Ont Sunday Mr. and Mrs. Nathanite Johnston of Blyth celebrated the 55th anniversary of their wedding. The day was spent quietly with. their. fam- ily. Nathaniel Johnston was born in McKiIlop township near Seaforth and Ivtrs, Johnston at Winghani. Mr. Johnston was 'educated at liis district school And wars, J'ohtiston at the "red,. school on. the 12th of Wawa -nosh. In 1880 Nathaniel ,Johnston and Mary Elliott were married at the Bel - grave Manse by Rev. Mr. Edwards. The bridesmaid, Mary Joln eton, and, groomsman,. John Elliott have both passed on. After their marriage they went immediately to their farm bear: F i 'tt Westfield,' From etc they - �t iioti •e �d to another farm in the same district welter they lived until they retired to Blyth sortie years ego. There are four children in the fam- ily: Gordon, St. Catharines; Mrs. W'. Armstrong, Sault Ste. Marie; Mrs. James Gibson rind Eldridge, Blyth.