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VVINGHAM, ONTARIO, 'THURSDAY, MAY 16th, 1935
REEVE OF WINGHAM
FRED L. DAVIDSON
Who is serving his second term as
Reeve of the Town of Wingham.
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WINGHAM CHAMBER
OF COMMERCE
On August 10th, 1884, several of
the prominent and influential men of
the Town, niet together in the old
Town Hall, and organized the Board
itf Trade of Wingham. Mr. Benjamin
'Wilson was chosen as President of
the Organization, and Mr. H. W. C.
Meyers, as Secretary. This Board,
though few in numbers, began to
show much activity, and it was not
long before the membership had. in-
creased to nearly one hundred. Year
after year this Board accomplished
something that was beneficial to the
Town.
Some of the past Presidents were:
the late Messrs. Benjamin Wilson,
George McKenzie, Richard Clegg and
Frank Vanstone, and Messrs. A. H.
Wilford, Thomas King, Thomas : J.
McLean and the :present President,
Mr. E. S. Copeland. The late Messrs.
H. W. C. Meyers, J. A. Cline, Teo,
Hall, John Ritchie and Mr. Abner
Gosens served as Secretary. Mr, 'Wm.
Booth of the firm of Cosens & Booth
is the present Secretary,
About ten years ago this organiza-
tion deceided to change the name
feoni the Board of Tradevto the Wing -
ham Chamber of Commerce. The
Chamber of Commerce is a British
organization, therefore, let's be Brit-
ish. The name "Board of Trade" was
a term used principally for Exchang-
es, such as the Chicago Wheat Pit—
thegreatest in North America. I feel.
that it was .a move in the right dir-
ection when the name was changed.
The membership is quite large and
the citizens of the Town are grateful
indeed to this organization for their
untiring efforts in raising money to
aid in the payment of the newly -in-
stalled X -Ray machine in the Wing-
linin General Hospital. Each Christ-
mas the Chamber of Commerce snakes
it possible for the children of the
Town to enjoy e Community Christ -
arias Tree in the Town Hall. They
are always willing to aid in anything
that in any way would be ,a benefit
to Wingham.
THOMVMAS KING
A native of Wingham, Chairman of
the High School Board, is one of
Wingham's real business men, Hav-
ing entered the Dry Goods business
with, his late father, Geo, E. King.
"Tom" has a real up-to-date store,
where you can :get goods that can be
depended on to be of the highest qual-
ity. Mr. Ding was President for four
years of Wingham Chamber of Com-
merce.
MORE OF THE
OLD TIMERS
The following are some of the Old-
Tinters, who were former residents,.
who may not have been nientioned in
business life or otherwise.
Shotticl auld acquaintance be forgot,.
And never brought to -min'?
Should auld acquaintance be forgot,
And days o' lang sync?
For auld fang syne, my dear,
For aulcl lang sync,
We'll take a cup of kindness vet,
For auld- lang syne,
The late Albert Snell, Samuel Grac-
ey, Robert -Orr, Ball Brothers, Harry
Hiscocks, George Newton, Mac Me-
Indoo, E. F, :Black, C. M. Newans,
Jim Barkley, Dan Ielcintosh, Thomas
Leslie, Jack M.c>Xennell, Alf. Sebes-
tion, W. D. Henderson, James Louttit,
Torn Miller, :Bill Mullin, Jack Sulli-
van, Jim Croyden, George King, Jim
Inglis, Colin Campbell, Ed. .Gerster,
Tom Tisdale, Ed. Dinsley, W. G. Pat-
terson, William Dinsley, Richard
Douglas, Bob, Bill and Jack McAl-
pine, Albert Morrow, George and. Bill
Sadler, Mort, Knox, George Irwin,
Harry and Charlie 13e11, Alex. Young,
Tom Bell McAndrew, Van, VanNor-
man, Johnnie Bell, George Pettipiece,
Tom Netterfield, Joe Bullard, Josh
Van Allen, George Russell, R. C.
Sperling, Sam Young and a host of
others, belt just as a reminder there
was Billy Sherridan, John ibIcCance,
Hugh Condy, James Butt, Bill Brant,
Dr.. Wash. Tainblyn, Tom and Bill
McClymoth, Ruttell 13rothers, George
Duffield, Angus MacDonald, Tom and
Bill Jobb, Dan and Angus McCor-
M. W. MORTON
Manager of the Main Office of .the
Canadian Bank of Commerce, Van-
couver. Mort is an .old Winghain boy
son of the late Mr. and Mrs, J. A.
Morton. Wingham always wishes_
her sons success.
mick, George and Joe Roe, Alf :and
Billy Nicholls, Dr. James MacDonald,
Clifford and Kirby, Bakers, Dr. Thos.
Agnew, The McCutcheon Boys, Dr.
Meldrum, Sill and Joe Yotthill, B,
Cochrane, Lew McKibbon, George
and Lloyd Sills, Sid Kinsman, Charles.
Inglis, George, Bill and Jack, also Big
George Anderson, Alex. Alderson,
Frank and Gus McLaughlin, William
Fleuty and Hubert Chisholm.
The following are the names of
women whom I feel should have -hon-
ourable.mention as among Wingham's
pioneers: Mrs: August Ho.tnnth, the
Misses Reynolds, Mrs. Allan Fralick,
Mrs. Wellington Adams, Mrs. George
Phippen, Mrs. Olive/ Gilchrist, Mrs.
John Hopper, Mrs; Charles Barber,
the Misses Carr, Mrs, John Wilson,
Mrs. Andrew Currie; Mrs, George Ma-
son, and Mrs. William Deyell.
And here's a hand, my trusty fiere,
And gie's a hand a` thine;
And we'll take a right quid wiliie-
waug•ht,
For auld lang syne.
For auld lang syne, my clear,
For auld lang syne,
We'll take a cup of kindness yet,
For auld prig syne, (Burns)
MR. J. E. REAVIE
Is a pleasing young than, corning
to Winghatn some six years ago from
his home in Huron Township; Sack is
often heard over our Broadcasting
Station with his songs which are well
received.
Being very attentive to business Mr.
Reavie can be depended upon to give
you the very best service skteh sts you
will appreciate, Here is wishing Jack
e et tt gess.
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1858—
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In the . --
I I I STORY OF W I NGI IAM
I -IE landing on the River Maitland of our first settler, Ed-
ward Farley; the coming of the Fisher Brothers; the
building of the Saw Mill, Shingle, Flour and Woollen
Mills; and the coming of the Pioneers, Robert Cornyn
and sons:, and our first Postmaster, Edward Foley.
T I M E marches on ... .
1868— The beginning of the building- period; Churches, Schools, Houses
and Stores; the coming of the G. T. R. in 1873; the Incorporation
of Wingham as a, Village in 1874, and the election of the first Reeve
and Councillors. In 1875, fire destroyed the mill in Lower
Z2Vingham,
T I M E marches on ..
1878— The Incorporation of Wingham as a Town, and the election of the
first Mayor and Council in 1878. In 1881, the first Presbyterian
Church was destroyed by fire; Sept, 5th of the same year, the Dark
Day—caused by fires in Michigan. • In 1882, the erection of the new
Presbyterian. Church. In 1884, the late Sir John A. MacDonald,
spoke in Wingham in the old, skating rink. In 1887, the coming
of the Canadian Pacific Railway, and erection of the Salt Block.
T i M E marches on ... .
1888— The beginning- of the Manufacturing period in Wingham.; the bon -
using of Furniture factories, The Union, Bells, Button and Fessant,
etc. In 1890 the Wingham Town Hall was built; and in 1892 the
new Anglican Church was erected; the coming of electric lights in
1890.
T I M E marches on ..
1898— The population of the Town increasing steadily. In. 1898 'the late
Sir Wilfred Laurier spoke in Wingham Town Mall. In 1900, the
South African War. In 1901 the present United Church was erect-
ed and in' 1907 the Post Office was built.
T I M E marches on .. .
1908— In 1913 the Main street of the Town was paved, being one of the
first in Western Ontario. In 1911 the Armouries was built by the
Government. In August 1914, War was declared. and our first
twenty-three men went overseas. The division of the 33rd and
the 161st Battalion left for the front.
TIME marches on ... .
1918— On November llth, 1919, the Armistice was signed. In July 1919,
Wingham held a monster Old Boys' Re -Union. In 1920 Wingham
came under the Hydro Commission. In 1924, the Wingham Arena
was erected on the corner of Diagonal Road and Victoria Street.
In 1922, the late Gen. Sir Arthur Currie, leader of the Canadian
forces, unveiled the Cenotaph, which had been erected in memory
of the Fallen Heroes of Wingham. In 1927, the Diamond Jubilee
of Confederation was celebrated. Station 10 BP came into exis-
tence. Wingham progressing rapidly.
TIME marches on . , . .
1928— Beginning of Bus Service in in Wingham ; Rt. Hon. R. B. Bennett,
Premier of Canada, and the Rt. Hon. MacKenzie King, ex -Premier
of Canada, spoke in the Wingham Arena. In 1929, the Moderator
of the Presbyterian Church in Canada, Rev. Dr. Perrie of Wingham
passed away. In 1929 and '30 the beginning of a universal depres-
sion, causing unemployment, etc. In 1931 the road from Clinton
through Wingham and 'Teeswate.r to the Durham Highway, was
taken over by the Provincial Government, and made Kings High-
way No. 4. The winters of 1933 and '34 was one of the coldest
that Wing -ham ever experienced, the temperature dropping to 50
degrees .and lower. In 1934 and '35, employment seems to be im-
proving and the depression is lifting. In the Spring of 1935 Wing -
ham's Broadcasting Stations, obtains its commercial license and is
changed to, Station CKNX, making Wingham the only Town in
the Dominion of Canada, of its sire, to have a Broadcasting Stat-
ion. On May 6th Their Majesties, King. George V and Queen
Mary celebrated the twenty-fifth anniversary of their accession to
the Throne,' Wingham is looking to the future with high expec-
tations.
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'WINGHAM ON THE AIR
Radio Station 1.OB,P,
The Town of Wingham is indeed
proud of being the only town of its
size in the Dominion of Canada, hav-
ing a Commercial Broadcasting Sta-
tion. Mr, W... Cruikshank, the own-
er and operator of the Radio Station
deserves great praise for his enter-
prising spirit. For the past nine years
"Doc" (as he is familiarly known)
has been end•
eavoring to keep the
business places of Wingham before
his many listeners. The programs
which he is continually giving us are
well received over the air. Many who
have been unable to leave their hom-
es, to attend church services, could
"tune in" on the United Church Ser-
vice, Wingham, in the morning, and
St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church ser-
vice in the evening. Mr. Cruikshank
has persisted for the past year, to
have the Station made a Commercial
Station, and at last this has been ac-
complished.
There are programs now daily, from
12.00 to 1,00 noon; also from 6.30 to
9.00 p.m. on Monday, Tuesdays and
Tuhrsdays. Radio Station 1013.P., as
Wingham Broadcasting station was
formerly known, has been changed to
Station CIKNX, and can be beard ov-
er a radius of one hundred miles,
"Doc" is a Wingham boy, having
been brought tip here, and is well -lik-
ed by all who have dealings with him.
He handles a frill line of Radio Re-
ceiving Sets and supplies, also Kelvin-
ator Electric Refrigerators, in his
Radio and Electric Shop, one door
south of the Brunswick Hotel.
• W. H. WILLIS
For 27 years 111r. Willis has been
carrying on his retail Shoe Store in
the McDonald Block. Harry has ser-
ved the town as Alderman and on
two different occasions was elected
as Mayor.
WM. ELLIOTT & SON
Brick and Tile Manufacturers
Mr. 'William Elliott, the senior'
partner of this firm, came to Canada
from Devonshire, England, sixty
years ago. He worked for his father
and uncle for ten years, and then in
1885 he went into business for him-
self. The outcome is the present
brickyard and plant at Glenannan.
Nearly six hundred thousand tile and
the sanxe number of brick are manu-
factured yearly, and these are deliv-
ered by motor truck for many miles
around,
Mr.. William Elliott Jr, entered
partnership with his father about 12
years ago, and by this firm's square
dealing and attentiveness to business,
they enjoy a large patronage and have
many friends. They arc both jolly
good felltxws and we wish there con-
tinued success.
MR A 1 WALKER
Mr. A. J. Walker is one of Wing-
haxn's prominent business hien. In
1905, lxe commenced his business car-
e, with his father, the late James
Walker, After the death 'of his father
in 1922, A. J, carried on as Funeral
Dh`retcor and embalmer. He enjoys a.
large patronage in his premises oppo-
site the Qtieen's Hotel, tend carries 'a
fine line of House furnishings.' Alva
has been a member of the Hydro and
Water Commission for the past four
years, and was a member of the School
Board for eight years. He endeavours
to promote this business for the good
of the citizens of Wingham. Wing-
ham a4
ppreciates Men like Mr, Walker.
We wish him eantxxxued success.
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MAYOR OF WINGHAM
JOHN W. HANNA
Who is serving his second term
Mayor of the Town of Wingham.,
WINGHAM'S FRAT-
ERNAL
RATERNAL SOCIETIES
The Loyal Orange Lodge No. 794
The Loyal Orange Society formed
a Lodge in Wingham, No. 794, in the
early sixties, and have had many
members since its organization.. The
writer has belonged to this Lodge for
the past forty-five years. They hold
their regular meetings every first Fri-
day in the month in the Orange. Hall
on Edward Street. Mr. O. V. Hayden
is Worshipfnl Master and Mr. Thos.
Miller,,. Secretary.
The Masonic Society A.F. & A.M.
This Society recently purchased
their own Temple, on the corner of
John and. Centre Streets, •(formerly
St. Paul's Anglican Parish Hall). The
Society was organized on July 10th,
1873. The late Dr. J. E Tarnblyn was
the first Master and the late Mr. W.
G. Bray, first Secretary. The Society
enjoys a large membership and meet
the first Tuesday of each month. Mr.
Thomas Currie is the Master. Mr.
Garnet L. Baker is Secretary.
The Order of the Eastern Star
The Order of the Eastern Star is
well represented in membership and
meet each month.
Worthy Patron, Thomas Giloxnur;
Worthy Matron, Mrs. 3, H. McKay;
Sec'y,' Miss Evelyn McKay; Treas.,
Mrs. Elwood Armitage.
The Canadian Order of Foresters
The Canadian .Order of Foresters
meet in their Lodge Roams, Mr. J.
W. Dodd is C. R., and Mr. H. B. 1l-
liott, Sec,-Treas.
The Indepndent Order of Oddfellows
The Indepndent Order of Oddfel- ,
lows meet in their Lodge Room every
Thursday night.
The officers are: Mr. A. T. Shiell,
N,G.; Mr. A. L. Tosliff, Sec.; Mr. H.
13. Elliott, Treas.; Mr. T. Y, Smith,
Fin: Sec.
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There was a time when we had the
Maccabees, The .Chosen Friends, The
Workmen, The. Ancient Order of For-
esters, the independent Order of For-
esters, The Royal Templars and the
Night Hawks, but these societies have
discontinued, their meetings.
The Sons of Scotland, however, still
carry on their meetings, with Mr. •
David Currie as Chief and Mr. IL i;.
Elliott as Sec.-Treas.
MR. I'1, CAMPBELL
Our Hydro Superintendent and one
of the boys always willing to assist
itr sp erts, Of course he is Scotch.
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