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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance Times, 1935-12-26, Page 1:Single Copies Five Cents" With Which Is Amalgamated The Gorrie Vidette and Wroxeter News. WINGI-IANI, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 26th, 1.935 ..LUCKNOW LADY , 100 YEARS OLD :Mrs. Robert Nays Still Takes Inter est in World Affairs. Probably the oldest living resident of Bruce Comity is Mrs. Robt, Hays of Lueknow, Ontario, who on Mon- day, December 23rd, celebrated- her 100th. birthday, Her' maiden name was - Anne Jane Laird and: she • was born in Ingersoll, Ontario. As a small child she moved with her parents to Maysville, near New Hamburg, where she spent her school days and -girl- mood: Attended Church at Shakespeare In those 'early days the Presbyter - Sans of that community attended church at Shakespeare and she well remembers her parents riding horse- •back all this way to worship on the Sabbath, Since those early days she has been :a member of the Presby- terian Church and a regular attend- ant until recently when on account of her age this has been impossible. Father -in -Law Founded Village Her father-in-law, the late Robt, Hays, after whom Haysvihe is nam- ed, was the village's first postmaster, receiving his appointment in 1937. In 1857 she was married' in Haysville to Robs. Hays Jr., and they .settled in McKillop township one and one-quar- ter.. miles north of Seaforth where •they .lived until Mr. Hays' death 60 years ago. This farm still remains in the Hays family and the original stone • house is still standing. It was -built by the late John Murdoch, of Ashfield Township, which adjoins Lucknow where Mrs. Hays has lived with her only child, Mrs. A. G. (Dr,) Elliott, for the past thirty-five years. Hays and Laird from Ireland A peculiar incident in connection -with the life of Mn and I\frs Hays is that they were both born in the same -house at Ingersoll. The Hays came from the Noi•th. of Icelandas did the Lairds, and the Lairds took over this • home in Ingersoll four years later, the Hays having moved to what is now Haysville, Cataract Operation Improved Sight Some fifteen :years ago Mrs. Hays underwent a successful operation for cataract on her eyes. Her sight was so improved after the .operation that up until three weeks ago she was able to read quite well She also took a great interest in writing to her friends until about a year ago: Her hearing is still good and up until the snow cane. recently she was able to be about vis- iting her neighbors: andenjoying short . walks about her slaughter's home. Lived During Reign of Four Sov- erigns Born in the reign of William IV, she haslived through the reign of Queen Victoria, Edward VII and the reign of our present King George V, and . despite her advanced years, she has taken a great interest in the It- align -Ethiopian situation until this last few days when she has been con- fined to her bed. Her great concern regarding this trouble between the It- alians and the Ethiopians has been that it May be the spark that would "kindle another conflagration such as vasexperienced during the years of 1914 to 1918. Remanded Clarence White, who is charged with the theft . of Bill Brown's car -on November 26th, and who was ar- rested in '.I'oronto, appeared in God- erich police cotirt last Thursday. The •case was adjourned until this week. • MORRIS AND KINLOSS NOMINATE MONDAY Nominations for Reeve and Coun- cil for the Township of Morris, will take place in the Township Hall be- tween 12 noon and 1 p,ni. on Monday, next, December 30th. Reeve Cardiff, who is aspiring to the Wardenship of the County, will again be a candidate, but rumors are that he will have opposition this year. If this is the case there will like e 1y b a contest for membership on the Council hoard as well. Morris has not had an election for some titne and unless the pot ceases to simmer there will likely be one this year, :Kinloss Township will also no nom- inate next Monday, but dame rumor has it that the old Council will be re- turned by acclamation this year, 17.eeve Elliott has onl y served one year asReeveand there has' - been lit- tle talk of an election,' we are told. THREE-YEAR TERM FOR DEAF-MUTE Pleacledl Guilty to Theft of $2500 ..- Lived in Wingharn for a dVIonth This Year. Clifford G:rinioldby, ' 20 -year-old deaf-mute of Owen Sound, who re., sided hi Wingham for a month this year, was sentenced by Magistrate J. A. 1VIal:ins in Goderich Court Thurs- day, to three years in Portsmouth Penitentiary on pleading guilty to the theft of $2,500 from Joseph, Coulter of. Blyth. Fred G, Weir, 3.P,, acted as -inter- preter for the court, he having made known his knowledge of the deaf- mute language when he remanded the young man a fen clays previous. Grimoldby stole the money on Dec, lst, during a drinking party at Coult- er's and fled to Saint John, N.B., via London and Montreal. He was brought back tendays after the theft with $1,023, all that remained of the stolen money. Capt. Adams' Free Show Enjoyed The Lycetun Theatre was packed to the door on Saturday afternoon when Capt. Adams gave his annual free Christmas Show to the children of the town and district. The gener- osity of Capt:. Adams in giving this free show 'every Christmas season is, greatly appreciated by the children, who look forward each year to this treat. LOCAL AND PERSONAL Mr. Harold Kitchen spent Christ- mas at Strathroy. Mr. and Mrs. C. N. Merkle spent Christmas in Hamilton. For appointments` for Finger. Wave or Marcel, phone Beryl Mundy, Shut- er St. Mi-. and Mrs. J. R. M. Spittal spent .vias with the latter's parents in Mt. Forest. ' Miss Maud Higgins is spending the Christmas holidays with cousins in London. Miss ss Alice Williamson of Kttcheri- er, is spending • the holidays at her ;home here. . Miss Agnes MacLean, Toronto, is spending this week with her mother, Mrs J. A. MacLean. Mr, and Mrs, J. Haugh spent Christmas with their daughter, Mrs. R. Bonar, Toronto, Mr, Clarence Wilson; of Ottawa, is visiting with his inotlier, Mrs. John Wilson, Edward St. Mr. and Mrs. W. Bayliffe and fam- ily, of London, spent Christmas at the latter's home here. Murray Rae, of Toronto University, is holidaying with his parents,' Mr. and Mrs. Donald Rae. Mr. John M. Town, •of Detroit, Mich., spent last week at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Town. Miss. Mildred Reid of Toronto, spent the holiday season at the honie of her parents, Carling Terrace. Mr. George Allen,' M.A., of the To- ronto University- Staff, is visiting his parents, Chief and Mrs. Geo. Allen. Miss Nora Dunlop, : of Toronto, spent the Christmas holiday at the hone of W. M, Reid, Carling. Terrace. Miss Elizabeth Johns, of Port Col- borne, is spending the Christmas holi- days with her mother, Mrs. W. A, Johns. Alton Adams of Toronto Universi- ty is spending the 'Christmas vaca- tion withhis parents, Capt. and Mrs. W. J. Adams. Mr, Bruce Fox of the National School of Chiropractic, Chicago, is visiting with his parents, Dr,`A. J. and Mrs. Fox. Dr; W. A. MclCibbon, of Brantford, General Hospital Staff, spent Christ- mas with itis parents, Mr. and Mrs, J. W. McHibbon. Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Gray, of Ni- agara' Falls, New York, spent Christ- mas with• tlae former's parents, Mr. and Mrs, W. G. Gray. Mr. and Mrs. George McKay and daughter, Mary Elizabeth, spent Christmas with the latter's parents, Mr, and Mrs. W. Athens. Misses Kate and Mary King, of Western University, are spending the Christmas holidays with their par- ents, T. C. and Mrs. Icing. n Mrs. Frank Fordand IV$r and aBatt- ghter, of Hanover, Miss Rachel Ford, of Detroit, are visitors at the hoarse, of Dr. and Mrs. A. T. Ford. Rev G. . GI. and I Mrs. Campbell, of Ottawa, and Misses Ann and Florence Barber of Toro--nto-are spending' the P g holidays at the home of Mr's. Ciias" Barber. r 1115 rar to Alt u t threotputh of nu w ar ►3Tintunr, any a.iffrat iv gnu ate. SUNDAY SCHOOLS HELD CHRISTMAS ENTERTAINMENTS The annual Christmas entertain- ment of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Sunday School was held on Thurs- day evening last week. The chairman, Mr. W. H. Haney, Superintendent of the school, introduced the following program: dialogue by Miss Fry's class; trio, "Away in a Manger", by Iona, Jackie and Donald Henderson; orchestra selection; chorus, Miss Wil- son's class; solo, Lorraine Carter, ac- companied. by Velma Carter; pageant, "A World Friendship Xmas . Tree", Miss Reid's and Miss Greer's classes; recitation, Isabelle Ross; dialogue, "The Crazy Xmas Tree", Mrs. Lloyd's class. Santa Claus arrived and dis- tributed goodie's to Claus. children. An interesting part of the progran was the presentation of prizes as fol lows: essays on Temperance: Marg- aret Homuth, M. Ma Marsh and Betty Bayham; Sunday School attendance: Margaret Homutli, Clarence Hamil- son; Church attendance: • Margaret Homuth. 'United Sunday School -The annual United. Church Sunday School Christmas entertainment took the form of a banquet on Thursday evening at 6 p,rn. The children sat. down to a splendid repast and as children would, enjoyed themselves to the frill. Carol singing was enjoyed and: then the children were entertain- ed by a' picture "Mrs. Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch." XMAS TREE CONCERT WAS GREAT SUCCESS Baskets Sent Out on Tuesday •The ' Tbwrf. Hall was -crowded to capacity on Friday evening: with hap- py children for the' Annual Commun- ity Christiiias Tree • Concert and dis tribution of candies, etc. • It was a wonderful sight to see the hill filled with these happycarefree kiddies whose faces beamed with joy and ex- citement. The Wingham Citizens' Band en, tertained the children until the pro- gram commenced. Dr. R, C. Redmond was chairman and introduced the fol- lowing program: solo by Miss Sara MacLean; two readings by Mrs. W. VanWyck; selections by the Band; solo, Mr. J. R. M, Spittal; Christmas i Carols by the children under the dir- ection of Mr. Spittal; selection by the Band; short address by Mr. E. S. Copeland. Then the arrival of Santa Claus, and what a greeting the old fellow got. The children cheered hint to the echo and the expression on their fac- es was such as one can see only at the Christmas concert. Santa Claus and his helpers distrib. uted a bag of nuts, candy and an or- ange to each child. This was quickly over as Mr. Posliff paraded the child- ten to receive their gift. Thus anoth- er Christmas Tree Concert came to a successful conclusion and over 500 kiddies were extremely happy. The .distribution of between forty and fifty ,baskets was undertaken on Tuesday and many homes were the happier. on Christmas Day. That is the `spirit of Christmas. Leave Friday for Florida Mr. and Mrs. Roy McGee, of Vic- toria St., are leaving by motor on Friday to spend the remainder of the winter in Florida, On Permanent Staff We are pleased to report that Mr., Alan'Finlayson, former Principal of the Lower Wingham School and the Wroxeter School, has been appoint- ed to the permanent staff of the pub- lic schools in' Toronto. His appoint- ment is to the Kew Beach school in the east end of `the city. To Oppose Hon. J. G. Gardiner. William: Irvine, forger United Fru- mers',of Alberta member of ;Parlia- ment for Wctaskiwin, was nominat- ed Mondayto oppose Hon. J. G. AA J Gar- diner, federal nininster of agricul- ture, in the Assinfboia by-eletcion on Jnuary 6th. Mr. Irvine's nomination was made one minute before noznin- ati:ons closed. He was nominated as an Independent candidate to oppose the former premier of Saskatchewan, Mr. Wog ,.Mns. Wilfred I tiaeott,. of •`Arotron'to ,, cit -Christmas i . t, s at .the for- mer's home in to'w'n, Charity Dance "Will be held in the Council Cham- ber on Monday night; Dec, 30th, un- der the auspices of Alvin Orvis Ar- thur's •Orchestra, Modern and Olcl Time Dancing; All profits from this dance will be given toward the town Relief Fund. Admission 25e. Danc- ing commences at 9;30 p.nt, The "White Gift" Service The amnia] "White Gift" service of the Sunday School of the United_ Church was'held on Sunday afternoon in the schoolroom. Miss Caroline W'ell.woocl, Missionary, on furlough from China, gate:a, most, interesting address entitled "Christmas in China". Twenty-nine years ago Miss ,Well - wood first Well- wooclfirst went to China, there:was little' in the natuer of the Christmtias spirit while,to-day Christinas is cele- brated altd the Children get up: Christer Inas entertainments 'arel'concerts just like we do here in Canada. An inter- esting part of the service was the Christmas Carol singing by theoun y g people. The special annual "White Gift" golleetion was taken. HURON - PERT, SNOOKER LEA.- --.. , - GUE FORMED A. meeting held in Mr. Counter's Milliard Parlor of Clinton, was the inauguration of the Huron and Perth Snooker League comprising Seaforth, Mitchell, Clinton and Winglhain. Much enthusiasm was shown at the meeting 'by the members who look forward to a real sociable season. All wins count two points and the games. will receive. one point. All league games to be best three out of five games. Home and away referees for each. game. All games played un- der snooker rules. Play-offs to be the top two teams who will play home and home gauzes. best six out of ten. Spectators wvelcome at all games. Seaforth at Mitchell, Jan. a and 27. Wingham at Clinton, Jan. 7 and 28. Clinton at Seaforth, Jan. 8 and 31. .lfitchell at Wingham, Jan. 10 and 30. Seaforth at Clinton, Jan. 13 and Feb. 4. • Wingham at Mitchell, Feb. 13 and 4, Clinton at Wingham, Jan. 15 and Feb. '7. Mitchell at Seaforth, Jan. 17 and Feb, 7. Seaforth at Wingham, Jan. 20 and Feb. 14. Cliinton at Mitchell, Jan. 20 and Feb, 10. Wingham at Seaforth, Jan. 22 and Feb. 10. Mitchehll at Clinton, Jan. 23 ,and Feb. 13. Dance, Belgrave, December 27th A Foresters' Dance will be held at Belgrave, Friday evening, Dec. 27th, Modern and Old Time dancing. Good music. Lunch served. Admission 25c. Everybody welcome, Vice President of Florida Dowling Club • Alex. M. Crawford, of town, who spends his winters at St. Petersburg, Florida, has been elected Vice Pres- ident of the St. Petersburg Bowling Club, the world's largest bowling club. College at Home Learn while you earn. :save board money, Study all at home, all at Col- lege, or partly at hoose and finish at College. Pay when convenient. There is a growing demand for young peo- ple with a modern business education. 'Stenography, Comnercial, Secretar- ial, Civil Service,' Matriculation and Farm Bookkeeping, Write to -day for particulars to Canada 13,usiness Coll- ege (I3loor & Bathurst), Toronto; Spotton Correspondence Sclt5ols,'555 l3loor West "Toronto . or Wingham Business College. XMAS TREE FUND IS STILL 'OPEN If you. have not subscribed, your don- ation will be appreciated. You have still an opportunity to donate to the Christmas Tree and Santa Claus Fund. To those who have made their donations the Committee in charge of this work 'are extremely grateful, but there are yet some who have not as yet given to this'worthy cause.The subscription lists will be held open at both banks until the New Year, and if you have not yet subscribed, please do so at once, as more funds are required to carry on this work. Engagement Announced Mr. and Mrs. Geo_ T. Robertson of Wingharn, Ontario, announce the en- gagement of their youngest daughter, Gladys Agnes, to Dr. Eric C. Apps, Sioux Lookout, Ontario, son of the late Mr. and Mrs: -Charles W. Apps of Mount Pleasant, the marriage to take place early in January. Winter Rainbow On Friday afternoon, about four o'clock, Frank Edgar and Fred Tem- pleman, while motoring near Dean's corner on the Teeswater road, and while the temperature was diving zero -ward, had the peculiar experience of viewing in the West a winter rain- bow. ainbow. The sun blotted out the centre of the rainbow but on both sides of the sun the colored spectrum was very beautiful. ' OFFICERS AND SCHED- ULE FOR. O.•H. After several abortive attempts, a slate of officers has filially been ,sec- ured for the local. Indians, operating in Group 13 of the O.H.A. The group comprises Clinton (last year's O.H.A. B. runners-up), Seaforth, Ripley, Kin- cardine and the Hurons, Wingham is ideally situated to operate in such a league and as every effort' is being made to round out a strong club much larger crowds should turn out than was the case last year. Incidentally, as the Arena gets half of each admis- sion the townspeople will help pay their rink's way by attending these games. The Huron management has been out looking up new blood for the conning season and has iiad at least same success. The Red Indians would like very much to land Bob. Thomp- son, of Lucknow, and lie also would like to play here, but unfortunately sciine "Johnny on the sprit" :from Rip- ley wit hii!t to sign a transfer from Galt to Ripley, although he doesn't live in Ripley and didn't need a trans- fer anyway. Bill McDonald, of Tees - water, whom fans will remember very favourable from the great junior club of a few years ago, is a sure starter. Several other Teeswater players will be given trials, as will any new local players, 'of course. Left over from last year's tail -enders are: the two Mitchells, Harold and Bert, Elliott, Thompson, Somers, Harry Browne, Zulauf, the Potter brothers, Gray, Gurney, Cruikshanks, Withers and others. As 'yet, no one seems willing to take time to manage the dub, but this will doubtless be arranged im- mediately. A well-known profession- al will be available to help out at least once a week. Following are the officers and' the scheduler President --.Reeve Davidson. 'Vice Pres.—Mr. 3. Evans, Secretary-Treasurer—R. S. Hether- ington. Executive—Stewart Cowan, Roy Manuel, Howard Machan, O.H.A. Group 13 Schedule 1935-36 Jan, 3 -Ripley at Clinton W ingliani at Kincardine 6--Seaforth' at Wingham 9—Clinton at Seaforth 10 -Kincardine at Ripley: 13-Wing:iam at Clinton 14 Wingitani at Ripley Seaforth at Kincardine; 16---41pley at Seaforth 17 -Clinton at Wingham 21--Riplep ,at Wingham 22 --Kincardine at Clinton 28--Wingham at Seaforth 24—Ripley at Kincardine 28—Cli.izton at Ripley Kincardine at Seaforth 31' —Seaforth at Clinton Riticard'tite at Wingham Feb, 4—Seafo,t•ilr a,t,,Ripicy 5—Clintort at Kincardine P.iay-ofts to commence oe. Feb: 7th. Subsct'iotieas $2,U0 Per HIGH SCHOOL HELD XMAS LITERARY Annual Christmas Dance Head in, the Evening. The annual Christmas Literary of the W.H,S. was held last Friday morning in the Assembly hall The meeting opened with an overture by the orchestra followed by "Adeste Fidelis" sung by the, school. the min- utes of itt-utesof the last meeting were read and followed my announcement, after which a report of the Glee Club was given by Ida Kelly. '1 i. school join- ed in the singing of "It Came Upon A Midnight Clear". P,ill Craig intro- duced the Glee Clubs first number "Lo Ati Angel of The Loi -d". poem — "The Christmas Silence", was read by Isabel Habkirk, followed by "Silent Night" by the Glee Club, 'lite orchestra played "Alpine Glow" after which Ross Howson introduced the Glee Club's next song, accompan- ied by the orchestra "The Christmas Song" by Adolphe Adam. Another carol "There's A Song in The Air" was sung by.the school, and Jack Pol- lock read an excellent Journal. The second part of the program, which was introduced by Carman: Hetherington, opened with `Angels We Have Heard on High" sung in unison by the school. A boy's double quartet sang the Old English Carol "God Rest You Merry, Gentlemen". "The First Noel" was sung by a girl's chorus in four parts. The orchestra accompanied the Glee Club in "Good Ring Wenceslas" .and which "Deck the Halls" was sung by the school. Mr. Hall gave a few remarks foil ed by complimentary remarks b ev. J. Pollock and Rev. A. V. b. The meeting closed with "The j King.." In the evening a very c joyable dance was held in the Assembly Hall with the Mildmay Royal Nite-Owls in attendance. WEDDINGS Forster Scott A quiet but pretty Christmas wed- ding was .solemnized at 4 o'clock on. Christmas Day, at the home of Mr, and Mrs. Alexander Scott, Frances St., when their daughter, ,Agnes May,, became the bride of James Cecil Fors- ter, son of Mr. and. Mrs. James Fors- ter, of Lucknow. Rev. Kenneth Mac- Lean officiated, The decorations were in pink and white and formed an attractive setting for the cere- mony. The bride, who was given in marriage by her brother, George, was charming in her long fitted grape tone .velvet: gown, silver sandals and. bandeaux of silver leaves and wore a corsage bouquet of butterfly roses andlily of the valley. The brides- maid, Miss Ena Currie, of Toronto,; chose a black velvet gown with mat- ching accessories and wore a corsage bouquet of butterfly roses. The groomsman was Mr., Morgan Hender- son, of Lucknow. The wedding march was played by Mrs. Wm. W. Currie, Immediately after the ceremony a reception in the form of buffet lunch- eon was held at the bride's home. Mr. and 'Mrs. Forster left 00 a short wedding trip immediately after the reception, the bride wearing a rust crepe colored dress, brown tree - bark coat with wolf collar with mat- ching accessories and a golden bi-owtt metallic hat. Chimney Fire On Tuesday morning about nine o'clock the fire brigade ,were called out to extinguish a chimney fire at Mr. J. A. Edgar's :home on Victoria Street, No damage resulted from the fire: $25.000 FIRE AT GODERICH HARBOUR A $25,000 fire was battled for 10 hours Saturday night by the Goderich fire brigade and many volunteer fire- men, when C. C. Lee's ship chandler's building at the harbor, Goderich, was. totally demolished. The Western. Canada Flour Mills stave sired, ad- joining the ruined building, also was extensively damaged. The alarm was sonnded about 3. o'clock Saturday night, when fire was discovered in Lee's building and the stave shed. It is not known in which building the fire originated. Again an Sunday snort:lag the .firemen were called to extinguish a fresh outbreek in the t*iins. Four lines of hose were used to fight the flames which were fanned by an icy wind off Lake Huron:.