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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance Times, 1935-05-09, Page 16'i:^,.erre With Wbich Is Amalgarnated The Gore .Vidette and Wroxeter News, angle Cgtaie.s Five Cents WINGHAM, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, MAY 9th, 1935 Subscriptions $2.00 Per Year ;SIV INGHAM COUPLE 50 YEARS .MARRIED. Mr. and Mrs. Andrew McDougall Celebrated Their Golden Wedding 'on Monday, On Monday, May 6th, Mr. and Mrs. .Andrew McDougall celebrated their golden wedding at their home, Lower Wingham. It was on May 6th, 188.5, that Kath- arine Linkla•ter; daugther of Mr. and • Mrs. Magnus • Linklatei•, of East Wa- ertosh, became the bride of Andrew McDougall, son of Mr, and Mrs, Alex .ander. McDougall, of East Wawanosh. The late Rev, H. McQuarrie perforin- eed the ceremony. Miss Mary Mc- Dougall was bridesmaid and Mr. An - ,drew Wheelans acted as groomsman. The happy couple have three dau- ghters and one son: Mrs. Geo. Kerr, and Mrs. Charles Carter of East Wa- 'wanosh; Mrs. Win, Griffin of Inger- soll, and Alex., of Sarnia. There are seventeen grandchildren: and one great-granddaughter. During the afternoon the bride and groom of fifty years ago were pre- sented with a gold -banded walking Bane and a set of dishes from their own family; a purse of money from Mr. McDougall's three sisters, Mary and Mrs. Fitzpatrick of Wingham, and Sarah at home, also Mrs. ivlcDougall's sister, Mrs. G. A. McDonald of God erich, and two nephews, W. A. Mc- DougalI of Detroit and Leslie of Lower Wingham; a hydrangea house- plant from the grandchildren. Mr. and Mrs. McDougall received many lovely remembrances . from driends and neighbors, also congratu- ations front Mr. W. J. Greer on be- -half of the Board of the Agricultural Sodiety, • At six o'clock a wedding dinner was. served to the family and relatives. Everyone wishes the happy couple anany mare wedding anniversaries. Preached on Sunday - Mr. Harry Hopper preached in Mildmay, Delmore and McIntosh Un- ited Churches on Sunday` • .A.Y,P.A Play May 17th The play "Chintz Cottage" will be presented by the A.Y.P.A. in the Sun- day -School Room of St, Paul's Church at 8 p.nt. Friday, May 170. Admis- sion 25c and 15c. A Correction In reporting the fire at Jaines Dea- con's, on tire' 12th of E. Wawanosh, last week, we neglected to state the 'rouse which was burned belonged to Mr. W. G. Salter and, that it was not coyeered by insur Ince. Has Eightieth Birthday Frank Henry, one of South Bruce's most prominent residents, reached his eightieth birthday on Tuesday of last week For the past 78 years, Mr. Henry has been a resident of Castle- hill Farni, Kinloss township, coining with his parents when only two years f age. He has served for the .past 42 years as secretary of the township school board, was five times Reeve )3f the townshipduring' fifteen years': service on the council, and has been secretary -treasurer of the White- church Branch of the C.O.O.F. since its inception 51 years ago. He has' long been a prominent' member of the Bruce Liberals. GOFORTH AUXILIARY HOLD MEETING Invited -to Hold Summer Meeting at Mrs. (Rev.) MacLean's Cottage The regular monthly meetingof the Goforth Auxiliary of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church was held at the borne of Mrs, A, Posliff with a good attendance present. Atter the opening exercises, M rs K. MacLean extends ^ a warm invita- tion to the members to hold one of their meetings gs curitg the summer ait,onthe at her cottage at Bruce Beach, Miss A.AMcDonald read an account t late fater of the of the D , and Mrs. State and Dr. and Mrs, ?renhcarn -- who are being held for ransom, The requested China. Inland Mission all Christians topray ,earnestly for their deliverance. Mrs.' D. Rae 'and Miss P. Wilson rendered a duet and the topic from the study beak was given by Miss Sylvia Droinnbolis. The meeting closed with all repeat - 9 prayer i tun 501 after which the o members spent a pleasant hour sew- ing and a social time over a clip of tea. MANY ATTEND ;.,JUBILEE SERVICE Rev. Kenneth MacLean Gave Fine Address. King George V. Silver Jubilee Medals lPresented to Three Winghamites, Following the regular services in the churches on Sunday night the Town Hall was filled to capacity for the Jubilee Service held to commem- orate the Twenty-fifth anniversary of the accession to the Throne by Ring George V. hTe meeting opened with the Dox- ()logy, the National Anthem ` and a Short address by the chairman, Mayor John W. Iianna, Rev, E. L. Roberts, R.D., Rector 'of St. Paul's Anglican Church, led in prayer, and :Lieut. Ev- erett of the Salvation Army, read from the first chapter . of Kings. The hymn "Praise my soul" was sung and Rev. E. C. Smith, Minister of the First Baptist Church, read the 121st Psalm, Mrs. C. Kingan, accompanied by Dr. Connell, sang "Land of Hope and Glory." Jubilee Medals Presented Mayor. Hanna presented the King's Silver Jubilee Ivtedals to Mr. George Spotton, Mrs. George Spotton and Mss M. E. Adams, Reg. N., Superin- tendent of the local hospital; Ten thousand of these medals were award- ed to Canadians and Wingham was indeed honoured in having three cit- izens receive these medals, Mr. Spot - ton briefly made a suitable reply. Rev. E. C. Sixthly led in prayer and the hymn "0 God, Our Help" was sung, following which Rev. Kenneth MacLean gave a fine address. Mr. MacLean iiaid tribute to King George. He told' of his sterling qual- ities and of the progress that had been made during King George's reign. He told of the various political movements in Russia, • Italy and Ger- many which appeared to be a menace to the peace of the world. He ex- plained that Our King expects us to honour him, but not to worship him. Speaking front the text, Acts 17:17, "There is. another Ring, one Jesus." He is a"King by virtue and by having laid down His life for .others, He is truly King.: Jesus was afraid of no man, He feared God only. Speaking of the sermon on the Mount, Jesus gave a kingly command when he said "A new commandment I write unto you, that you love one another." Con- cluding, he stated he thought all na- tions are ready to recognize Jesus as Ring. "Let us worship Hitn, King of Kings and Lord of Lords." Mrs..Kingan sang two more. ntini- bers "There is a Land" and "My Prayer." The service closed with the singing of "O Canada", prayer, and the bene- diction by'Rev. E. L. Roberts, R.D, The service of praise was ledby Massed choirs from the various. churches and the Wingham Sym.ph- ony Orchestra, recently organized, this being their first public appear- ance. The collection amounted to $35.58 and will be donated to the Ring George V, Silver Jubilee Cancer Funcl of Canada. Gone to Kincardine Mr. Ken. Lott has accepted a pos- ition' with Gledhill's Shoe Store, in Rintardiee. Cancer Fund Dance Due to the inclement weather the attendance at the Cancer Fund Dance held on Monday eevning in the Ar- mouries was not up to expectations. Reduced Age for Driver's Permits Mr. F. J, Hill has informed us that boys and girls from the age of 16 to 18 years, can now be issued with driv- er's permits: Previously those "tinder 18 had to secure a<chauffeur's license, AcceptspPetition t n Mr, William E. lirawlcy, son of ,Mr. and Mrs. W, E. I3rawley, of Grand Valley, formerly of Wingham, " and. who is oneof the graduating class in chen ital engineering • at Toronto 1.Trri- versity this year, has accepted a ,posi- tion with the Canadian Kodak Co,, Toronto, Baking Sale And Tea The Woman's 'Missionary Society of the United Church rae holding a sale of Horne made Baiting; and a Tea on Setttrday afternoon, May 11th, in the 'vacant store north of Machan'a hardware store, Josephine Street. Sale conemences at 2:30 o'clock. "Tea will be .served: 15 .cents, OF 0 Sunday, 0 Ed That Wingham is the logical shop - 0 ping centre for this district was prov- en beyond doubt on Friday and Sat- urday whenpeople of this district took advantage of the great sale ev- ent, Twin Dollar 'Days. Wingham, o with its up-to-date stores, ie an ideal ® town in which to shop, and the pur- chasing public seem to be fully aware. of this fact, In connection with this sale ,prizes were given to the holders of lucky tickets, A ticket was given with each il4 dollar spent, The draw was made at • the Advance -Times office by Dr. G. W. Howson, at 11 o'clock Saturday' night. Prize Winners: .1st $5,00, Mrs. A James, Brussels; 2nd $4.00, Mrs, W. Galbraith, Wing - u ..n ay 1 2 • ham; 3rd $3.00, Joe Brandon, ;Bel grave; 4th $2.50, Thos. Kew, Wing - ham; 5th $2.50, Mrs. W. Lepard, II Wingham; 6th $2.00, Jacqueline Walks, Teeswater; 7th ' $2.00, J. Mc- !Gill, c!Gill, Belgrave; 8th $2.00, Mrs, H. JTucker, 1�Vingham; 9th $2.00, C. - R. Henderson, Wingham.; 10th $1.50, K. 6 Somers, Wingliani; lith. $1.50, Alice Mealien, Wingham; 12th $1.00, Elmer Hastings, Wingham 13t11 $1.00, Miss V. Droumbolis, Wingham; 14th, Miss C, Farquharson, Wingham; 15th $1.00 Mrs. D. McPherson, Wingham; 16th, ki $1.00, Roy Alton, Lukcnow 7; 17th. 6 $1.00, K. Paterson, R. 3, Wingham; 11 18th $1.00, Mildred Cathers, \\rroxet- TWIN DOLLAR. DAYS — HURON PRESBYTER.' GREAT SUCCESS HOLD MEETING. Win.ghazn Stores Were Very Busy on Several Members of United Church Friday and Saturday, Clergy toBe Transferred, With pratically every charge being represented, the County of Huron Presbytery of the United Church held a meeting in James Street United Church, Exeter, early last week. The guest speakers for the occasion were Mr. Kirin, of Korea, who gave an interesting address, and Mrs" Longley, who spent some -years in West China, where her Husband is a. missionary. One candidate was accepted as a candidate for the ministry, Robert E. Passmore, of Exeter. W. J. Wylie, of Corrie, w.as report- ed to have -concluded liis course in theology and the presbytery decided that he be licensed and recommenda- tion be made for his ordination -at the coming conference. A committee was appointed to look after the interests of the Summer School Camp at Goderich, Rev. J. F. Anderson is on this committee. Rev. 5. C. Moorehouse of Brussels, will enter the superannuated list and the following clergy wilt move to oth- er parishes: Rev. H. M. Grant, Bel - grave; Rev. T. C. Wilkinson, St. Hel- ens; Rev, G. W. Butt, Gorrie; Rev. Joseph McCrea, Benmiiler; Rev. D. A.': McMillan, Dungannon. Three clergy- men have been removed by death: Rev. A. A. Holmes, Rev. J. E. Ford and Rev. Hugh D. Taylor. From outside Rev. G. W. Oliver will come from Oil Springs to Gorrie; er, Rev. William Nair to Thames Road; King Bros. Prize and M C. 'Wilson from Oakland Linoleum Rug, Margaret Wright, to AubRev.urn. Wroxeter. Walker Store Prizes New Shoes for Young Men lst, Italian Bedspread, Mrs. M. To Young Men who like "Snappy Armstrong, Lucknow-; 2nd. Axminster Shoes" at very moderate prices, we Rug, Mrs. R. Vint, Wingham; 3rd, desire to bring to your attention two \Wolcott Blanket, Margaret Cook, new makes of shoes that are sure to Belgrave. "take" when their real worth becomes known. 'We refer to "The Winston" and "The Varsity", high grade shoes for young men which combine three essential qualities, 1st, they are sup- erior in quality; 2nd they are made on combinations lasts and we can fit your foot accurately; 3rd, the prices are so reasonable, for instance the "Varsity" are just $4.45, and are truly a swell shoe while the "Winston" at $4.65 are "real value." Willis' Shoe Store are Sole Agents for both linee referred to. Which brings to mind these beautiful words Tenni son penned itt the long ago : "IIaPPy he with such a Mother! Faith in womankind beats with his blood, ancl.trust in all things high conies easy to .him . , . . "And though he trip and :Call he shall not blind 1iis soul with clay .. ," ®Isard's Store Prizes p� 3� 1st Axminster Rug, Mrs. Fred 0 I Moss, Auburn; 2nd, Fancy Rayon 11 1Bedspread, Clarence'Yuil1; 5, Brussels, 3rd, Tapestry Table Drape, R, E. =0 , 0;0 a=0 Jackson, Wingham. CONSERVATIVE RALLY AND NOMINATION Earl Rowe, M.P., to Address the Meeting. The conservatives of Huron North will hold a rally and nominating con- vention M the Town Hall here, on Thursday afternoon, May 16th. The speaker for the occasion will be Earl Rowe, M.P., of Dufferin-Sim- coe riding. Mr. Rowe is one of Can- ada's leading agriculturists and he is prominently mentioned for the lead- ership of the Conservative Party in Ontario. So far the only name mentioned to contest the nomination is the present member, . Mr. George Spotton, M.P., and it appears that Mr, Spotton will be the unaniomus choice of the con- vention. Underwent Operation We regret to report that Mr. R. H. Lloyd underwent an operation in Vic- toria Hospital on Saturday. We are pleased to announce, however,,.,that lie is doing as well as can be expected. Minstrel Show May 13th The Baseball Club are presenting, the Hensall Minstrels in the •Town Hall, May 13th, This is the outstand- ing Minstrel Show of this year in. Western Ontario, 45 Male voices, good acting, fine singing, plenty of humour, Keep this date open, Spotton Hour invited �, Everyone i. 5 i led to marls ;the calendar now• Next Monday noon from 12.00 :to 1,00, the Spotton hour . aver CKNX will Present tiv l Cauternn Geddes, famous `Basso, George. Spot ton will be the speaker. You are in- vited to tune in every Monday noon; 12.00 to 1..00 for the Spotton Hottr. JUST ONE WEEK Next Thursday, : May glut, is the date the Historical Review of Wing - ham will be off: the press, There will be only one issue of the publication so you will have to order your supply, for, witch these are ex- hattsted no others will beobtainable, Secure yortt copy now and send one to your friends or to some old Wing- hainite. SILVER JUBILEE SERVICE HELD AT ST, PAUL'S CHURCH A very impressive Silver Jubilee Service was held at St. Paul's Angli- can Church, on Sunday morning at 11 a.m, and which was very largely attended. A parade, consisting of members of the Wingham Branch of the Canadian Legion, Boy Scouts, Mayor 5, Hanna, and Town Council, led by the Wingham Citizens' Land, assembled at the Armouries at 10,30 and Marched to St. Paul's. Mr, Geo. Spotton, M.P., was present to repre- sent the Dominion Government. The service was elinilar• to that: held in St. Paul's Cathedral, London, Eng,, opened with the Processional hymn "All people that on earth do dwell," followed by the National Anthem, The Choir sang one of His Majesty's fav- ourite hymns at the Offertory "fraise my soul the King of Heaven." The Rector, Rev. E. L. Roberts, R. D., delivered the sermon and based his remarks on the lst and 8th verses of the 72nd Psalm "Give the Ring Thy Judgments, 0 God,' aiiel ` Thy Righteousness unto tite Ring's Son —May -he have dominion also from sea to sea, and from the river unto the ends of the earth," and also 1 Pet - '3: "The ornament of a meekend quiet spirit which is in the sight of God of great price.". "This Sunday — Silver Jubiiee Sunday, is a Red Letter day in the history of the 'British Empire," said the Rector, "because we conunemor- ater' "' by praise and ihartl.s tt rtt • � fi to Al - Mighty 'God, the 25th annitrcrsary of our beloved Ring's Accession 'to the Throee,' "To -day, and tomorrow, in old Lon- don, representatives fr•oni all parts of the British Empire will throng to pay their loyail respects to Ring George, and Qtieen Mary, and, throughout the Whole of the vast Empire - all eyes — zll thoughts ell hearts; will turn to the Royal Etousehold -L- to do homage to olir beloved Ring and Queen, on -this atm:vicious. occasion." The choir under the leadership of Mr. R, Mutely, organist, provided suitable music,' The flags in the church were kindly loaned for the oc- cee, nn by Mr, J, Scott. REV. AUSTIN L. BUDGE CHOSEN MODERATOR Attended. S. S. No. 13, E. Wawanosh At a meeting of the Synod of the London and Hamilton .Presbyterian Churches held in Owen Sound last week, Rev. Austin L. Budge was elect- ed .Moderator. -Er. Budge was born at Hamilton, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Budge and at the age of four years came to East Wawanosh where he attended S, S. No. 13. He received itis collegiate training in Clinton and graduated from Model School there, In 1890 and 1891 lie taught school at Young's School House in Colborne. He taught school and wrote articles for news- papers for some time before entering Knox College, Following his gradua- tion he preached at Hanover, Man- dantin near Sarnia, Creernore, Hamil- ton, and is at present stationed at Hagersville Dog Killed by Car On Saturday afternoon W. Clarke's dog was killed when it was run over by a motor car. The dog was on the street and it dodged from in front of otie car into the path of another and was run over, Sleet Storni Friday The sleet storm here last Friday which coated the trees and vines and later in the evening turned to snow, did very little damage in these parts, In some sections, however, the storm was very severe and did considerable damage. From Guelph to London seemed to be the area most affected, LOCAL CONSERVATIV- ES ELECT OFFICERS At an enthusiastic meeting of the \V•inglrani Conservative Association held in the Council Chamber ort Fri- day evening the following officers were elected: President—J. W, McT<.ibbon, Vice' Pres,—R. H. Lloyd. Scc,-Trek—G. T. Baker. Chairmen rmen of Sub-laivisiorts:No. 1, ldgar• Pattison; No. 2, John case - more; No. 3, Charles 'Wilkinson' No. 4, David MacDonald; No, 5, T, Bow- ers; No. 6, John Porter, Burk's Store Prize One •Dress, Mrs. L. Pucknian, of \\ringhant. Christie's Store Prize 32 -piece Dinner Set, E. Wilkinson, Wingham. Gibson's Bakery Prize 3 sheets of Bread Tickets (80 loav- es), Jean Turvey, Bluevale. Mr. Chester Casemore spent the week -enol with friends in Stratford, New Cafe Opens The Canada Cafe will open on Sat- urday in the stand formerly occupied by the Peacock Cafe. Wallie King is the new proprietor. Play Friday, May 17th ! A fuurglet drama "Tire Road to the city" will be presented by the Young. People's Society of I3luevale United Church in the Foresters' Hall, Blue - vale, on Friday, May 176. Addition- al program is being prepared. Conte and bring your friends, Admission— Adults 25e, Children 15c. Freighter Aground at Kincardine 'Hard aground on a sandbar about 100 feet out from the piers at Kincar- dine,tlre Valley Cantp Coal Company freighter, John McCartney I(ennedy, of Cleveland, was awaiting arrival of the tugs Champlain and International to .pull her off. Neither vessel nor crew ivas in danger. United Church The May Meeting of the VVotnan's Missionary Society was held in Wing - ham United Church on Tuesday, the programme in charge of Mrs, Capt. Adams and herrou i . The devotions g 1 t were conducted by Miss Turner, Mrs. . Chii.s tie and Miss McQuire. The 4th chapter of the study book "Builders of the Indian Church" was sp ledidly re- viewed by Mrs. Laidlaw, showing the difficulty which the missionaries had it trying to overcome the traditions of the Moslem M. , JeYtt faith and peep the Christian doctrines pare. The two delegates to the Harron Presbyterial at Exeter, Mrs. Tiffin and Mrs. Win. Field, gave yct'y interesting reports of that meeting; Mrs, Mundell told of the tteed of temperance education among our young people, treeing the change of the shunned bariooin of former clays to the so-called reapee.t-. able beverage ronin of the present. The Meeting was closed by the pees-. iden t, • F. R. Howson, ADDRESS ON MONEY GIVEN Y. P. SOCIETY Seth Parker Program was Much En- joyed. On 'Tuesday evening a most enjoy- able time was spent by all who at- tended the regular meeting of the Un- ited Church Y,P,s,, when a Seth Par- ker program was given by the San- hedrin Group,. The President, Miss Yvonne McPherson presided, and fol- lowing the opening exercises, the Scripture Reading was taken by Miss Phyllis Johns. The Seth Parker part of the pro- gram opened with Seth and Mother Parker, seated before the fireplace, when the former calf Itis nephew to accompany them in a beautiful duet, before the ccmtpany arrived. The part of ,Seth Parker Was taken by Dan Gil- lies and mother Parker, by Miss Jean Christie, both carrying out their res- pective characters much to the delight of their audience. Following- the ar- rival of the choir and exchange of greetings, the party participated ie. tite singing of tite old time hymns. Seth called upon Rev, Mr, Anderson, taking the part of the parson, who made a few brief remarks, on the hap- py tines the group spent together. Mr. F. E. Madill, of the High School staff, was the guest speaker for the evening, tatting for his sub jest, "History of Money" which, as:' he stated, was a means of exchange or measurement of valne. Mr, Madill dealt with the variotts systems of ex change, as handed down to the, pies- eiit day system. Ile explained how The Hudson Barr Company had used' is Skins as a form of exchange, whew herds of oxen, slaves, ornaments, pro- ducts of the soil, all of which had played -their part, in .some form of ex- change, until today we have our gold,. silver .and paper Looney„ the latter be- ing backed by gold in our Dominion, by the 'Government. Cnnclodin gg the r r program, .refreslt- ments were served, tine Friendship Circle formed and the benediction prrnonnced• ILL