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WINGHAM, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, AUGUST 8th, 1935
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.I)ENT'ON MASSEY
TO SPEAK HERE
'Conservative Organizer and Popular
Radio Speaker to Address Spotton
Meeting.
On Friday, August 16th; NIr. Den-
ton Massey will address a Spotton
Rally here. Mr. Spotton wishes us to
state that preparations are under way
:so that everyone will have a seat and
:be able to hear the young man who,
for the past ten years has conducted
the world's greatest Bible Class. This
may be your only opportunity to hear
this great radio speaker. Further par-
ticulars will be announced later..
Large Government Exhibits at C.N.E.
Popularity of the Governments
Building at the Canadian National Ex-
hibition. is strikingly attested by the
fact that government-sponsored exhib-
its from far distant lands have pre-
empted all the space and the $50,000
exhibit of the United Provinces of
India cannot be accommodated there.
It will be seen in a magnificent set-
ting in the National Industries Build-
ing, formerly known as the Province
of Ontario buildings
WEDDINGS
Willson - Gibson
T1te United Church, Wingham, was.
the scene of a very pretty wedding at
high noon, on Monday, when Marjorie
Braden, : daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
Harry T. Gibson, Wingham, was mar-
ried to Charles .Albert Willson, of
Toronto, son of Mr. and Mrs. William
Willson, of Georgetown. The bride,
who was given in marriage by her
father, wore a graceful gown of blue
applique lace trimmed with velvet,
pink hat and silver shoes. She car-
ried a bouquet of Johanna Hill roses,
baby's breath and forget-me-nots. The
ushers were: Mr. James_ Ziegler, of
Guelph, and Mr. Harvey Willson, of
Toronto. Rev. J. F. Anderson, pastor
of the church, performed the cere-
rnonyand officiating at the organ was
Miss Tena Reid, Wingham, Mrs.
Robert McLeay of Mimico, sister of
the groom, sang "Until". The church
was tastefully decorated with glad-
ioli, ferns and hydrangea. A recep-
tion was held immediately following
the ceremony at the Brunswick Hotel.
Mr. and Mrs. Willson left later for
trip to Quebec. The bride travelled
in a pink sport dress, -blue corduroy
coat and matching accessories. On
their return they will reside at 119
Englington Ave., Toronto.
Out of town guests -included, Mr.
and Mrs. Wm. Willson, Georgetown;
'Mr. and Mrs .Robert McLeay, Mirn-
ico; Mr.. and Mrs. James Ziegler,
Guelph; Mr. A, W. Willson, Saskat-
chewan.
Whittaker - Kew
Edith Mary, only daughter of Mr,
and Mrs. Thomas Kew, of Wingham,
was married to I. B. Lucas Whittaker,
sonof Mr. andMrs. Rich-
ardyoungest
and Whittaker, Flesherton Station, in
the United Church, Wingltant, on Sat-
urday afternoon, August 3rd. The
church was beautifully decorated with
pink and white phlox and ferns. The
ceremony was performed by Rev. D.
E. Foster, of Stratford, and the wed-
ding music: was ,played by the .bride's,
cousin, Ernest Sperling. Miss Mildred
Whittaker, sister of the groom, sang
"I Love You Truly". Given in mar-
riage by her father, the bride was
gowned in sheer purse silk organza and
wore a large picture hat of mohair
and ribbon, to match. Her flowers
were Butterfly roses and lily of the
valley. The ushers were: Mr, W. E.
Kew, Richmond Hill, the bride's bro-
ther, and Mr, Frank Field. Following
the ceremony, a reception was ` held
at title home of the bride's parents, at
which fifty guests attended. Later the
bride and groom left on a motor trip
to Eastern Ontario and Quebec,' the
bride travelling .inan cnsembie snit
of ashes of roses summer tweedwith
bat and other accessories to match.
On their rehire
they .will reside at
c
Flesherton Station.
Out oftown guests were; Mr. andd
Whittaker, Vancouver,
ivlrs. E. J, Wa
B,
L. Whittaker, C,; Mr.. W .Mrs. F.
t Mrs. E. a bauer, al
Sproat, Ms N w l of Ak-
ron, Ohio; Mrs. A. Cadwallader, Tor-
onto; Miss Helen Field, Toronto,
lo' rice Ike. and daughter,
Mrs.' F to • w ac goer,
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kf N.Y.;
Marcia, NiagaraI`a s, Y. • Mrs. It,
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Whittaker,I'les'lterton Statim; Mr.
and Mrs. E. arown ing> K ncn rdine,
• Miss Jessie Brussels; Mr. and
Mrs. G,Morrison
r Guelph; Mrs,
D.
E. roster, Stratford; Mr . H.
,s Cal-
be
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BAND TATTOO
MUCH ENJOYED
Six Bands Took. Part and Henderson
Entertainers Pleased Crowd,
Although the attendanceat the
Band Tattoo held in the Town Park,
Thursday night, did not come up to
expectations it was fairly well 'attend-
ed and those present enjoyed a very
entertaining programme which was
sponsored by the Wingham Citizens'
Band under the auspices of the Cham-
ber of Commerce,
Six bands paraded from the Public.
School grounds to the Park. The
Bands present were; Brussels' Citiz-
ens' Band, Lucknow Citizens' Band,
Teeswater Brass Band, Harriston
Town Band, Lucknow Pipe Banes and
the Wingham Citizens' Band.
Mr. E. S. Copeland was chairman
of the programme which was opened
with the massed bands playing "0
Canada". Each band gave a number
of selections which were much apprec-
iated and interspersing the band music
the Henderson Entertainers of Lon-
don gave a demonstration of novelty
dancing, piping, singing and comic
sketches that pleased' the crowd im-
mensely: The program closed with
the massed bands playing "God Save
the King."
Following the entertainment at the
Park a well attended dance was held
at the Orvis dance floor. The • thusic
of Jack Ernest's orchestra was all that
could be desired.
The Wingham Citizens' Band and
the Band .Committee of the Chamber
of Commerce are very grateful to all
who in any manner assisted in mak-
ing this Tattoo a success, especially
the ladies who supplied sandwiches
for the lunch which was served to the
visiting bandsmen.
Engagment Announced
Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Carr announce
the engagement of their daughter,
Celeste Victoria, to Norman William
Wilson, son of Mrs. Wilson and the
late Mr. John Wilson, of Lucknow,
the marriage to take place quietly the
latter part of the month,
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Riders of the Ages at C.N.E.
Innovations are a specialty with the
Canadian National Exhibition. Among
the scores of new attractions this year
is "Cavalcade" to be run in conjunc-
tion with the horse show. It is a spec-
tacular parade of the riders - of the
ages, authentically costumed and .as-
tride the finest types of military
mounts. Napoleon, the Duke of Wel-
lington, the Gengis Khan, Joan of
Arc, Charlemagne, Dirk Turpin, Gen-
eral Brock, and a score of famous his-
torical
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t ri 1
o ca and
legendary riders rder the
y
rs of t e
ages will be seen.
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FORMER GODERICH
COLLECTOR CHARGED
A warrant for the arrest of Howard
J, Robertson, fo''i•nter'assessor and tax
collector of Goderich, was signed Fri-
day afternoon by Councillor,' J, E.
Huckins, who has charged Robertson
with fraudulently converting to his
own use. $7,582, the property of the
town of Goderich, and not accounting
for the same.
The accused was allowed bail for
10000 in sureties.
The arrest is the culmination of a
statement made by Councilor Heckles
in Council some months ago to the
effect that if the matterr of the form -
fax tax collector's shortages were not
soon cleaned up, he hnself would
take individual action.
Robertson n illappear before re Magis-
trate 'C.'W, Iawkshaw of Lttcan for
:y
a heating in ttiagistrate s court al God.
ericlt this week.
500 CHILDREN
NEED HOLIDAY
Neighborhood Workers Ask Your
Help.
Over 600 children have been sent
on holidays so far this summer by the
Neighborhood Workers, Toronto, but
in a letter on Monday they report that
they have a waiting list of 500 kiddies
who have as yet -had no holiday and
need one,
There's only part of August left in
which to give these kiddies a much-
needed vacation, Just mail a letter to
the Neighborhood Workers' Associa-
tion, 22 Wellesley St., Toronto (to-
gether with a letter from your clergy-
man or a prominent citizen). The kid-
dies are medically examined before
they leave and their transportation is
paid. If you are in a position to give
some little boy a holiday write to
the above address to -day.
SOUTHAMPTON HERE
ON THURSDAY
Following the victory of the Hur-
ons over Owen Sound on Monday,
there should be a large gathering at
the Town Park on Thursday after-
noon of this week to see the Indians
do battle with the Southampton Fish-
ermen. These two teams played a tie -
game in Southampton on July 12th,
and this game should be a rare treat.
Game starts at 4 p.m. Be there and
give the team some encouragement.
Attending Camp
The Canadian Girls in Training are
•holding a camp at Goderich this week.
Several of the Junior and Senior girls
of the local branch are attending.
Moved to Owen Sound
Andy Scott, who was moved from
the Dominion Store staff here to Kin-
cardine a short
moved by the
Sound.
time ago, has been
company to Owen
L.O.L. Decoration Service
Wingham • L.O.L. will hold their
annual Decoration Service to Wing -
ham Cemetery on Sunday, August 18.
Brethren will meet at the lodge room
at 2,30 and are to carry cut flowers.
Exchanged 'Pulpits
Rev. John Pollock of Whitechurch,
had charge, of the services in St. And-
rew's,Presbyterian Church on Sunday
and Rev. .Kenneth MacLean preached
on the Whitechurch circuit,
Attended Legion Convention 1e%''•
Major Kenneth Weaver, M.C., pres-
ident of the local branch of the Can-
adian Legion, attended the annual
meeting of the Ontario Command of
the Canadian Legion held in London
last week.
Car Hits Bridge
On Sunday when returning 'from
Durham, a car load of Wingham men
had an accident. As they crossed a
bridge this side of Hanover on their
return, another car approaching ap-
parently crowded them into the side
of the bridge. The front wheel of the
Dodge eight car was broken but none
of the occupants, W. Angus, F.
Moore, F. Sturdy, G. Finlay and F.
Finley, were injured.
Holiday Was Quiet Day Here
Monday, Civic Holiday, was a quiet
day here. The 161st Battalion Re -
Union at Clinton drew a goodly num-
ber from here both Sunday and Mon-
day and many attended the `races at
Goderich. The other lake port towns
and the beaches had many visitors
from Wingham also. The ball club
played in Owen Sound and some of
the fans were on hand to see the
game.
Royal Service Station
We sell Gas, motor, machine, separ-
ator
eparator oil and. Penetrol, gun, cup and
axle grease; tires, tubes, interliners,
boots, patches, flaps, spark plugs,
cables, ground straps, top dressing,
dye, auto polish, Simonize and wax,
Willard batteries, flash tight bulbs and
batteries, gas and radiator caps, plant
food, cement, stop leak valves, fuses,
gloves and laces. Comte to the Hole
in the Wall for :Chooclate Bars, Chew-
ing gum, Chiclets, 'stickers, Peanuts,
aspirin, oranges,bananas,colddrinks,
.
ice cream bricks, Cones, bon -bons,
popsicles, popcorn, krackley nut, lies
ori e blades,
c , razor bla es, shaving- cream,.
nratehes; tobaccos cigars, cigarettes,
lighters, flints, large stock of shares
and soles for all plows., guards sec-
tions, bolts and rivets for :Frost
Wood and other makes, k3atterics
properly charged. Hotnuth & Bennett,
Rt. Hon. W. L. MacKenzie Kingt"
Who will speak in the Wingham
Arena at 2.30 on Wednesday .after-
noon, August 14th.
WELLWOOD RE -UNION
Many of the descendants of John
Wellwood met at Kincardine on Mon-
day, August 5th. John Wellwood left
County Carlow, Ireland, while a boy,
and settled with his parents near the
village of Lanark, Lanark County;
Ontario, afterwards moving farther
north to the bush county of Huron,
settling on the loth line of West Wa-
wanosh.
Following the get-together on Kin-
cardine Beach, the dinner was held in
the form of a banquet at the Bruce
Inn, which was' very much enjoyed by
those present. he banquet was pre-
sided over by W. Wellwood'of town,
The afternoon was a -busy time for
the younger section of the crowd,
games and swimming being the order
of the day, while the older folk were
very much interested in a Chinese dis-
play of linens, silks and lacquer ware
by Miss Caroline Wellwood of West
China, now at the Wellwood Cottage,
Kincardine.
Supper was served on the cottage
grounds affording ample time after-
wards for more games and reminisc-
ing. About seventy people attended
this gathering.
Officers elected were: Hon, Pres.,
Mrs. John Milne, Orillia, Ont.; Pres-
ident, Miss Elizabeth Wellwood, New
York, N.Y., Secretary, Mrs. Geo. Gee,
Richmond Hill, Ont,
Large Crowd at Spotton Rally
The greatest political rally ever
seen in Fordwich greeted their native
son, George Spotton, on Tuesday ev-
ening, Both halls were crowded to
the doors, hundreds unable to gain ad-
mission. Mr. ,Spotton was visibly af-
fected and promised soon to hold an-
other rally in the skating rink, Gorrie,
where all could be accommodated.
OWEN SOUND BOWL-
ING TROPHY WON
BY LOCAL RINK
Was Also Won Last Year by Wing -
ham Rink.
For the past year the MacKay Tro-
phy of the Owen Sound Lawn Bowl-
ing Club, has been in possession of
Alex. Crawford, whose rink 'won it a
year ago. For another year this tro-
phy will again be in Wingham pos-
session as the rink of 0, 'Hasclgrove,
A. Taylor,'Ed. Nash and Donald Rae
skip, won this beautiful cup at Owen
Sound Wednesday afternoon last
week. They also received beautiful in-
direct lighting electric floor lamps for
placing first:
l
The rink. that carried this rs tt op ty
Moine last year, Jack Wilson, Mel.
Donahue, Wally Millet, Alex, Craw-
ford, skip, defended the trophy and
made the excellent showing of corn-
ing third, in the association event and
received electric irons for their ef-
forts.
It speaks well fat the Total howl-
ing club to have their players win
this trophy, which is always keenly
contested, two years in succession,
ST. HELENS PEOPLE
HURT IN ACCIDENT
Car Overturnedi Throwing Occupants
Through the Top.
Dorothy, Laurine and Gordon Mill-
er, of St. Helens, are nursing cuts and
bruises received when the car in which
they were going to Pine River to play
ball; overturned near Paramount on
Friday evening. The accident occurr-
ed' when the driver of the car, Alex..
Smith, Lucknow, in pulling out to pass
a parked car, struck some loose grav-
el and headed for the ditch. In at-
tempting to right it again the car was
overturned and the occupants, includ-
ing Miss M. Ritchie, of Lucknow,
were hurled out through the top. Med-
ical assistance was summoned front
Lucknow and several stitches were re-
quired to close a cut in Dorothy's
head and in Gordon's wrist. The car,
which turned over on its other side,
was badly damaged.
LEGION PICNIC
AUGUST 14th
The Wingham Post No. 180, Can-
adian Legion, are holding a picnic at
Kincardine on Wednesday afternoon,
August 14th. Any member desiring
transportation for himself or family
kindly get in touch with Mr. Harry
Browne, the secretary, as soon as pos-
sible. All members are urged to at-
tend this outing.
On Dominion Bank ,Staff
Carl McKay, son of Mr. and Mrs.
Herbert McKay, has been appointed
to the staff of the Dominion Bank.
Local Man to Speak Over CFRB
Mr. Charles Hopper will give a talk
to farmers over CFRB, Toronto, on
Friday at 12.15 noon, standard time.
No doubt, many here will tune in to
hear Charlie's address.
Bruce Conservatives to Convene
With Denton Massey, organizer for
Ontario, as principal speaker, Bruce
riding Conservatives will convene in
Tara on August 14 to'select a candi-
date. Farmer -Labor is already in the
field, with Liberals nominating Thurs-
day of this week. Mentioned as pos-
sible contenders for the candidate are
William Mitchell, Kincardine manu-
facturer and candidate in 1930; Col.
Hugh Clark, who represented North
Bruce front 1911 to 1921 and who on
three subsequent occasions unsuccess-
fully contested the riding; Leigh Sny-
der, Wiarton barrister; Reeve W. S.
Fenton of Port Elgin and Ralph Pe-
quenat of Port Elgin,
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LOCAL AND PERSONAL
"The Lives of a Bengal Lancer"
at Lyceum Theatre this week.
Mr. Cyril 'Murray of St. 'Thomas,
spent the week at his home here.
Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Bishop are
spending a vacation in Eastern Ont-
ariMro.
. and Mrs. Hugh P. Carmichael
are on a motor trip to Northern Ont-
ario.
Mr ,and Mrs. T. Y, Smith and Dor-
othy spent the week -end in St.
Thomas.
Miss Olive McEwen of t.istowel is
visiting with her mother, Mrs. John
McEwen,
Mr, and Mrs. George C. Young of
Toronto, were visitors in town on
Saturday.
Miss Lou Dickinson of Toronto is
visiting with Mr. and Mrs. W. A.
Galbraith.
Mr. and Mrs. P. R. Biggs and family
spent the week -end at Powassan and
North Bay,
Mrs. R. C. McCallum, Mt, Forest,
is visiting this week. with Mr. and
Mrs, T. H. Gibson.
Miss Agnes MacLean of Toronto
spent the week -end with her mother,
Mrs: John MacLean,
Miss Margaret McKee left on Tues-
day for a month's trip to Glenboro
and Winnipeg, Manitoba.
Mr .and Mrs, T. Cleland of Wind-
sor spent tate week -end with the lat-
ter's mother, Mrs. 13', Fixter.
Mr .and Mrs. J. E. Currie and son
Jack of Islington, are visiting at the
home of Mr. and Mrs. J. Isard.
Miss Mary E, MacGregor of Tor-
onto spent the weekend with her par-
ents, Mt .and Mrs. A. MacGregor..
Mrs, W. F. Tturgman, Billy and
Ruth also Mrs. Fenn of Parkhill are
spending this month at Bruce beach.
Miss Norma and Miss Myrtle Isard
of 'Toronto spent the weelk-end with
their parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. Isard.
Additional Locals on Page Five.
COUNCIL HELD
REGULAR SESSION
Report of Engineer on Drains Re-
ceived.
The regular meeting of the Town
Council was held in the Council
Chamber on Tuesday evening. All
members were present's except Coun-
cillors Bishop, Elliott and Geddes.
His Worship Mayor Hanna was in
the chair.
A letter was . received from Mrs.
John W. Hanna, wife of Mayor+Han-
na, thanking • the Council for flower's
sent her while she • was a patient in
hospital. `
The Clerk read a letter from the
Deputy Minister of Hospitals re-
garding medical examination of men-
tal patients which was filed.
Wm. Stokes was given permission
to have a week's vacation at the end.
of August, he to arrange 'for his work
to be looked after during his absence.
The Finance Committee reported a
number of accounts and recommend-
ed payment. Moved by Couns. Craw-
ford and Thomson, that report of the
Finance Committee be adopted. Car-
ried.
Reeve Davidson reported that the
tar failed to come to the top of the
road on Shuter Street due to the bad
weather at the time it was laid and
that it was found necessary to have
the County put on more tar and top
dressing. Het was satisfied that this
street will now be most satisfactory.
He also reported that 50 feet of new
fence had been erected at the cemet-
ery. The new part of the cemetery
had been levelled. There is some oth-
er levelling work necessary and he
suggested that this work be done lat-
er by relief labor. The trees at the
cemetery have grown so high that
they interfere with the working of the
windmill and he said before long it
will be necessary to raise the wind-
mill 20 feet or so,
The Clerk tabled the report of En-
gineer Roy Patterson in regard to the
drains at Victoria and Josephine St.
The cost of the work suggested by
hire was $1140. Council left this mat-
ter over until the next regular meet-
ing of the Council so that the report
could be studied by all members.
The Clerk reported that wreckers
had commenced to wreck the Holmes
Blocs: on Josephine St. and that a
temporary injunction had been pro-
cured to stop this, The city solicitor
is applying for continuation of this
injunction which it is expected will
be granted. The arrears of taxes on
this property are $647.80.
Council= then adjourned. .
es -
Bowled at Hanover
Three rinks of the local bowling
club attended the annual tournament •
of rinks held by the Hanover Bowl- I Ferguson, when Gladys Mildred, dau-.
ing club on Monday. O. Haselgrove, ghter of Mrs. Margaret Hutton and
the late 'Wesley Hutton, Kncardine,
became the bride of Douglas C.
Arth, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. 1),
Airth, Port Credit.
The bride looked charming in a
white mousseline de soie dress- with.
navy accessories and wore a corsage
of pink roses and lily of the valley,
Miss Mary Marshall,dressed in white
and wearing a corsage of red roses..
and Mrs. Floyd Forbert were the at-
tendants.
Immediately after the ceremony the
happy couple left on a short honey-
moon, They will reside at 10 Dault
Road, Birch Cliff.
AUTO ACCIDENT
NEAR RELGRAV.E
Gars Were Badly Smashed But No
One Was Seriously Hurt
On Monday night, about 10.30 two
ears collided on No. 4 ,Highway, a
short distance this side of Belgrave
Walter Lockridge and Allister Forbes
were returning from Clinton and a
large Studebaker sedan driven by Mr.
Douglas Stolt, of London, collided,.
The truck that Walter was driving
had a front' wheel broken, the fender.
buckled and the frame bent. The other
er car, had the front axle broken, a
front wheel crushed, and the running
board and fenders on the left side de-
molished. With Mr. Stolt were, Mr:
and Mrs. Watson and two children
of London. They were returning front
a week -end fishing trip.
Walter had his ear cut from glass
of the windshield and "Scotty" hurt a,
shoulder. The occupants of the oth-
er car apparently escaped injury.
Spotton Hour
Remember the Spotton Radio Hour
every Monday noon. It will gradually
grow more interesting,
Special Fares' to C.N.E.
Railway, steamship and coach lines
are offering reduced fares for the per- •
iod of the Canadian National Exhibi-
tion. Motorists are given every -con
sideration in the matter of parking
facilities.
Business Education -
Students are now enrolling for
Home Study Courses with a view to
entering college later on, thereby sav-
ing time and board money. You may
start any time and pay when conven-
ient. Write to -day to Spotton Busi-
ness College, Wingham, or Canada.
Business College, Bloor and Bathurst,,
Toronto. • , . :.es,
WEDDINGS
Davidson - Mitchell
A quiet wedding was solemnized at
the home of the bride here; at 2
o'clock Saturday afternoon, when Mrs.
Simon Mitchell, daughter of the late
Mr. and Mrs. James Cloakey, was
married to Norman Hartley David-
son, of Hamilton, son of Mrs. Wm.
Davidson of Smithville and the late
Wni. Davidson. Rev, Mr. Bruce, of
Blyth, officiated. The bride wore a
gown of cream broeaided silk trim
med with brilliants and wore a cor-
sage bouquet of white orange blos-
soms. Mr. and Mrs. Davidson will re-
side in Wingham.
' `", Atr'th - TKtton
A quiet wedding was solemnized in
Toronto, August 3rd, by Rev. J. J.
Andy Taylor, Ed. Nash, D. Rae skip,
came third in the Asscoiation event;
H. McKay, John Wilson, W. Miller,
Alex. Crawford skip,
won first prize
in the Special event. C. Adapts, Bert
Porter, Ed, Harrison, Jack Mason,
skip, who made up the other rink,
failed to get in the money.
DIED
HICKS—In Teeswater, on Tuesday,
August 6th, Daisy Field, widow of
the late Herbert F. Hicks, in her
59th year. Surviving her is one son,
Kenneth of Parkhill, and one dau-
ghter, Laura, at home; also two
brothers, Thomas and William
Field, of Wingham; and two sisters,
Mrs. Thomas McCraken, London,
and Mrs. R. Snick, Teeswater.
The funeral will be held on Thurs-
day, August 8th, the service being
conducted at her late residence, at
Teeswater, at 2 p.tn, Interment will
take place in Wingham Cemetery.
STEVENS CANDIDATE
FOR UR
� ON -PERTH
Robert McMillan is the. Candidate
U.F.O. and Progressives of Huron-
Perth on Wednesday night last week
lined up behind the Stevens Recon-
struction Party and selected Robert
McMillan,' brother of the late
Thom-
as McMillan, former Liberal ebct,
as' their standard-bearer in the ' forth-
coming federal fcdet•al efect%att.
McMillan carried rite nomination
l� t
convention, at the itorne of William
Black, Tuckersmith township, from a
field of six ea.nd.idates. He won it the
second ballot to oust Mayor Andrew
Sutherland of ,Seaforl:h.
OBITUARY
Robert Weir
There passed away in Wingham
General Hospital on Saturday, August
3rd, Robert Weir, of Tnrnberry in his
60th year, A short time ago he step-
ped on a rusty nail and Iater blood
poisoning developed. He wastaken to
the hospital here but failed to re-
cover.
The deceased was a life-long resi-
dent of Turnberry, having been born
on Concession 9, Lot 11. Scventzcn
years ago last June he married Mar.
garet Anne Marshall, of '1uri,bcrry,
who survives hint, Ho is also surviv-
ed by two brothers and three sisters,
David of Derbjuick, Sask., Marshali,
also of Derbjuick; Mra, David Fran»
er of Parkbreath, Sask.; Mrs. James
1.
McGee, Cattrt and; Mrs. Alfred
M
Ct•eigirt, near Whitechurch.
The service was held at Harry 'Fry'
fogies 'Undertaking Parlours on Mon
da afternoon and was conducted b
Moo -
day 3r
Rev. E. L. Roberts, Rector of St,
Paul's Anglican Church, of which the
deceased Vits a Member. it
toretl
i
took place its W ngix a n a Cemetery, er
et y,