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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance Times, 1930-12-04, Page 1REMEMBER THE ST, PAUL'S ANGLICAN CHURCH BAZAAR IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER, ON SATURDAY AFTERNOON, DECEMBER 6th. Single Copies Five Cents. 'WINGHAM, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 4th, 1930 Subscriptions $2.00 Per Year., ENJOY LECTURE BY DAN McCOV'V'AN The meeting which v,=as held on Tuesday, November the twenty-fifth will be long i•emembered in the an- nals of the Winghann. Canadian Club. This date was the occasion of a lec- ture entitled "A Naturalist in the Rockies" by Dan McCowan, who is himself known as "The Naturalist of the Rocky. Mountains." The slides with which he illustrated his fasein- ating talk were made from pictures taken on his so-called hunting expe- ditions and were beautifully tinted by Mrs. McCowan. They included some views of Rocky ` Mountain scenery, some interesting snow pictures, and some very fine slides of the bird, ani- mal, and plant life of that region. Many of these pictures had stories connected. with them, which Mr. Mc- Cowan Cowan related in his own inimitable way; It would be impossible to repro- duce ro- p P duce here the thrilling tales of animal life, the delightful flashes of humor, and the real inspiration which the speaker brought to his audience. Suf- fice it to say that each one of his hearers was brought very closeto the heart of nature, and to the God of the Out -of -Doors Who has created all the loveliness we enjoy, and Who pro- vides for each of His creatures, large and small, in so many wonderful ways. A solo by Mrs. A. H. Wilford "The Hills of Horne" seemed very approp- riate to the occasion, and was great- ly appreciated. Extension of Time Granted At Osgoode_ Hall, Toronto, on Thursday, the Petitioner in the North Huron Controverted Eection Act case, secured an extension off time in which to file particulars. SHORT SESSION HELD: BY COUNCIL A. regular meeting of Winghamg 6 Town Council was held Monday ev- ening at 8 o'clock, All members pre- sent except Coiai. Diment. His 'Wor- ship Mayor Fells in the chair. Mins utes of last meeting sere read and approved. A letter was read from Mr. E. S. Copeland, President of the 'Wingham Chamber of Commerce, requesting the free us.e of the Town Hall for the Community Christmas Tree and con- cert. Moved by Coun,'Wilkinson, and seconded by Cogan. Davidson, "that we grant use of Town Hall to the Chamber of Commerce 'on December 23rd for the purpose of Community Christmas Tree free. ---Carried. A number of accounts being certif- ied correct were recommended for payment. Coon. Wilkinson reported that the pool table in the Fireman's room re- cluired some repairs and it was decid- ed that the table belonged to the Fire Brigade and should be repaired by :them. Coon. Davidson reported that a suitable light could be secured for $5.00 to $6.00 and the Committee were instructed to proceed in this matter. Cour. Davidson reported. that he had examined'the curtain on the stage and thought it could be put in good condition at a cost of about $12 and it was agreed that the Committee nnake the necessary improvement. Mayor Fells repotted for the Street Committee that gravelling had been stopped by the snow and that the snow plough had been out. By-law No. 1011 to provide for ex- emptions on farm lands was read thnee tines. Moved by Coun. David- son, Seconded by Coun. McGillivray "That By-law No. 1011 be passed as read."—Carried. Wee Lee applied for refund of bus- iness tax paid for 1929 on a vacant store in the Gregory Brock which .had not been used for business purposes in 1929, Moved by Reeve McKibbon, seconded by Corin. Elliott, "that Wee Lee be refunded $25.50 business tax on store in the Gregory block during 1929, on furnishing proof of his not carrying on business during any time of that year in that location."—Car- ried. The meeting then adjourned. OBITUARY George M. Fowler Word was received here on Tues- day morning of the sudden death of George M. Fowler, a former well- known Morris township resident. Mr. Fowler; died at his hcinc in Gilliam, Mo., following a stroke of paralysis. XIs was born on the, homestead on the Bluevale road, a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Peter Fowler and here his boyhood days were spent. He learned the flour milling business in the Lower Wingham flour mill. Over forty years ago he went to Missouri where he has since resided. Many old friends will - hear -with regret of his sudden death. Mr. Fowler is survived, by his widow and two sons; one sis- ter, Miss Belle Fowler. of Leaming- ton; two brothers, James Fowler of Wingham and Peter Fowler of the Bluevale road.. Howick S. S. No. 1. Will hold a Christmas Tree and entertainment on Friday evening, De- cember 19th, commencing at 8 o'clock p.m. A small admission fee will be charged. United Church' Ladies' Aid The President wishes all ladies of. the United Church to attend the meet- ing next Tuesday, December 9tb. The year's business must be finished and new officers elected. John L. Vanstone John L. Vanstone, a former resi- dent of Wingham, died at his home in Niagara Falls, on Saturday last in his 54th year. Deceased was born in Kincardine and nearly forty years ago carne to Wingham with his, parents and he learned the printing business in the '1'itnes Office and afterwards was for some time book-keeper in the. Union furniture factory. Leaving Wingham twenty-seven years ago lie went to Niagara Falls where he has since resided, and for a number of years was identified with the William Rogers plant and lately was engaged in the life insurance business. He was a member' of the. Lions Club in his home town and was helping at an ice carnival on Friday evening when he collapsed. In early life he was a lacrosse and hockey player. He was a member of the Presbyterian Church and a Liberal. Mr. Vanstone was a member of the Clrbtc,n Lodge, A.F. & A,M. and the Niagara Falls Lawn Bowling Club, Many old friends in Wingdam were sorry to hear of his Sudden death. He is, survived by his Widow, one son; 'MINIM, at Queen's University; one daughter, Dorothy, at borne•, and one brother, Clare B. Van- stone of Toronto. The late Richard Vanstone of Wingham, was a brother. The body was brought to Winghatn for interment in the family plot, The ftlneral took place on Monday after- noon front R. A. Currie's endertak- irng parlors. The service being con- ducted by Rev. F. W. Schaffter, Rec- tor of St. Paul's Church, Correspondence singing course, un- der internationally -known master; lit - texture upon requtest, rue 1 Eveille Studios; 3.0A 1 ast Bloat Street, Tor - PREMIER FERGUSON GOES TO LONDON The acceptance ce a tance of Hon.' G. How- ard Ferguson, Premier oward'Ferguson,'Premier of Ontario; to the position of High Conunissioner at London, England, did not create a great surprise as it was generally ex- pected that he would go from the first announcement. Perhaps no oth- er main in public life in Ontario has secured so warm a place in the sym- pathies of the ;public since the time of Mowatt and. Whitney. Entering Public life twenty-five years ago, he spent many years in hard work at his desk in the Legislature, so that when ten years ago the leadership of the party was tendered him, be accepted, confident of success. :In his removal a powerful personality disappears from provincial politics. in many ways he was a dictator in forcing his will on his followers but with a shrewdness, earnestness of purpose and political capacity almost uncanny, In his position he will bring a tire- less energy, undoubted ability and high purpose to further Imperial con- nections within.the Empire. TEESWATER POLICE CHIEF ARRESTED Chief .of Police, Louis Warner, of Teeswater, was arrested on Sunday night, charged with stealing $51 on Sunday afternoon from the cash reg- ister of Eldine Tilker local baker. The money, Which had been hidden ,un- der a coal pile at the powerhouse, was produced by Warner. Provin- cial officers, McClevis and Whitty of Walkerton, made the arrest and plac- ed the chief ih Walkerton jail. Chief Warner came to Teeswater about four years ago from London. He was a former turnkey at the Middlesex county jail. Leopold Street Residence Sold The cottage of Mrs. Kirby on Leo- pold street has been sold by T. Fells. to Mr. Jas. Moffett, of Turnberry. Mr. Moffatt takes immediate possession, and will move his family to town in the near future. Fur Coat Special at Isard's Women's Kalgan Coon Coats, reg., $65.00. Buy them now for $49.00. WEDDINGS Shackleton -Ryan A *quiet but pretty wedding took place at seven o'clock on Friday ev- ening, at the Presbyterian Manse, at Stratford, when Rev. Duncan united in marriage Susan A. Ryan, •of Kin- loss, and Clarence D. Shackleton, of Wingham. They were attended by Mr. and Mrs. Jas. R. Misener of 240 Mornington St., Stratford. The bride looked charming in a gown of Clem- atis blue georgette with hat, gloves and hose to match.. The groom's gift to the bride was a lovely wrist watch. After the ceremony they drove to the bride's Sister's, Mrs. Frank Lick - man, 242 Huron St., where a dainty lunch• was served and the evening spent pleasantly. Early Saturday morning the newly married couple left by motor for. Windsor and Detroit. On their return they will reside at 47 Brunswick St. Stratford. Opening Flower Shop Announcement is made on another page of this paper of the New Flower Shop opening in the stone north of Lyceum Theatre, Tide new store is being opened by the Adams Bros., and will be know as "The People's Florists." Their stock of potted plants and flowers are supplied . by Gam - mages, of London. Ladies' Guild Annual Bazaar The Ladies' Guild of St. Paul's Church will hold their annual Bazaar in the Council- Chamber on Saturday•. afternoon, Deceniber 6th. Sale of towels, aprons, fancy articles, honme- nade cooking, candy and country store. Sale starts at 2.30 pm, After- noon tea wI1 be served. Everybody welcome. Health Ts a Precious Possession Guard it well. One of the best aids to Health is Chiropractic. It is use- ful in case yott are ill with colds, > coli hs liver and stomach trouble, coughs, headache, etc., aiding in a return : to normal and will do much to prevent' tine appearance of such serious con- ditions as pneumonia, and secondary lung rn condition.k s, . J., Fox, Licensed . Chiropractor and Drugless Therapist, is prepared to give you the best at- tention with the • latest methods, of practice, including Ultra -violet Light and Electro -therapy. , LOCAL AND PERSONAL HURON LIVE Skaters—See: the new skating out STOCK JUDGING fits at Greer's Shoe Store. Reeve McKibbon is attending•; the Huron County was represented in the inter -County Live Stock Judging County Council at Goderich:. Competition at the Royal Winter Fair Mr. Will :fizawley of Torontospentby a team composedof the following: the week -end at his 'home here. Mr, David McIntosh, Seaforth; Ivlr. Douglas Campbell, Blyth; Ivlr. Cecil Coolies, Wingham;. Mr. Gordon Rey- nolds, Seaforth. (Alternate): This .team competed against 35 oth- er Counties from Ontario and a team from Stanstead County, Quebec. "The competition this year was the most keenly contested which has ever been conducted in connection with the Ro- yal Winter Fair. With 37 teams com- peting Huron County stood '15th and, altHough not standing, higher in the competition, they made a very cred- itable showing. • The County will again be represented in the Inter - County. Live Stock Judging Compe- tition and Seed Judging Competition at the Provincial Winter Fair, Guelph on December 8th and 9th. The mem- bers of this team will be: Mr. Frank Reynolds, Seaforth; Mr. Gordon Rey- nolds, Seaforth; Mervyn. Ctidmore, Hensall; lvlr. John Fotheringham, Erucefield. The three to constitute. the team will be chosen from the four mentioned above. Isard's Sale of .'Men's Overcoats; now on. Buy your .Coat now at a :Big Saving. Miss Taylor of London Spent last week at the home of Mr. and Mrs. H. C. MaeL eau. A Christmas concert will be held at the Stone School, Morris, on Friday, December 12th. Greer visited Mr. and Mrs. W. J. ee friends in Toronto last -week and at- tended the Winter Fair, Mrs. John Wilson has returned home after spending a;few weeks with her daughter in Toronto. Mr. and Mrs. W. Garton and dau- ghter of Leamington, spent the week- end under the parental roof. Mrs. Kate Hodgins and Kathaline of Linen. spent the ,week -end with Mrs. J. Gamble; Diagonal Road. Women's Four Buckle Overshoes— $1.79 at GGreer's Shoe Store. Victor records, all new releases at the Radio Shop 65c each, or an old Victor record and 55c for a new one. Let us make you up a gift selection of Victor Records fer your friends this Xmas. Messrs. J. Ritchie, C. II. French and H. Wilkins, of London, were guests on Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. E. V. Richards. We are showing a beautiful line of hand embroidered lines for Christmas gifts, Also novelties at very reason- able prices. Grier & Grier, Wingham. The Radio Shop offers for one week only starting December 8th, the biggest trade-in allowrnce ever offer- ed. This offer applies only when dealt .:ori a new Stromberg-Carlson. If you have an old battery set, deal it on a Stronnberg." Remember only one week. Chrismas Sale from -Dec. 4 to 31. All velvet and metallic hats at half price. A beautiful gift for mother, wife or daughter. Wishing our cus- tomers a Merry Christmas and a Hap- py and prosperous 1931. Grier & Grier, Telephone Block, Wingham. Mildmay Exhibitors Win at Chicago Andrew Schmidt arid Tony Berber- ich, of Mildmay, who show extensive- ly at all the Fall Fairs ,each year in this district were successful in being awarded prizes for field peas at the International Exposition being held at Chicago. DeForest Crosley Radio A battery Console at $16.00 that operates 1000 hours without attention, with 7 tubes, 3 screen grid, power and tone of the electric. In the El- ectric sets DeForest offers sets from $125.00 up. Sec and hear them at the Radio Shop, where you get radio ser- vice 12 months of the year. WILL ADDRESS CANADIAN CLUB On Tuesday evening, December 9th Mr. John Bird will address the remem- bers of the Wingham Canadian Club, and will discuss the Washington, London and Geneva Naval Confer- ences. Mr. Bird, who is visiting the Canadian Clubs untied. the auspices of the Association of Canadian Clubs, was born in Natal, South Africa, the son of Christopher Bird, C.M.G., per- manent secretary to the Government of Natal. He was educated in Eng- lish schools, and was the winner of noteworthy honors along classical lines at: Oxford. As the winner of the first Davison Scholarship to Har- vard 'University, offered to a few out- standing students of British Univer- sities for study in the United States, Mr. Bird graduated from Harvard with the degree of A.B. In 1926, he was appointed press officer of the British Library of Information by the Foreign Office, spending three years in that capacity. Mr. Bird has travelled extensively, and is an authority on inter -relations in the British Empire and the Eng- lish-speaking world generally. This meeting will be held in .the Council Chamber at eight o'clock. If you hese not already joined the Can- adian Club this year, it will still be well worth your while to do so, as some very interesting meetings are being planned for the winter and ear- ly spring of 1931. OBSERVE GOLDEN WEDDING IN WEST A very interesting event took place recently at the horse of Mr. and Mrs. E, S. •VVightman, south of Broderick,: Sask., when they; celebrated their ,olden wedding anniversary. Their Married life began in 13elgave, Hur- on County, Ontario, in 1880. They were married by the Rev. Mr. Wil- kins, the Presbyterian minister ' of their home church, iror 25 years they made their home in Ontario, and in 1905 they, with their three children. moved west and located in what is known now as the Broderick' .district. Mr: Wightnpan homesteaded and purchased three oth- er quarters of land. Buildings were erected, and they began farming op- erations in an extensive manner. The old buildings Have given place to a beautiful home and large barns, and; on this farm •they- have continued to live to the present time. Both Mr. and Mrs. Wightman are still hale and hearty and active in their work. On Monday afternoon about 50 of the old-timers took the elderly couple by surprise when they drove out from the town in a body. On arriving; hearty congratulations work given, after which the ladies served a delightful lunch. Following er, 13. C., Mrs. D. Hastings, Mrs. J. this, A. 5. McPherson, of Glenside, was appointed chairman. He called the assembly together and gave a very fitting introductory address. Rev. J. D. Manly read and presented to the Honored couple a formal ad- dress, which was expressive of the best wishes of the old settlers, and conveyed their hearty congratulations to the bride and groom, in having deached the half -century Mark in their wedded life. He referred to the splen- did contribution which they had made Local Broadcast on Sunday CURLING CLUB HOLDS ANNUAL The annual meeting of the Huron• Curling Club was held in their club rooms on Monday evening when the following officers were elected for the ensuing year: �. Hoe. 1. t es,—A. M. Crawford. Pries.—F Davidson. Vice -Pres --C. Armitage. Sec'y-Treas.—Dr.A. W. Irwin. Executive Committee—D, Rae, J. A. Currie, W. S. Mitchell.. Bonspie:t and Jitney—T. H. Gibson, 5. A. Wilson, A. Taylor, E, J. Nash, J: Murray. Entertainment—J. Murray, 1:.. - Lott, J; Fryfogle, 13. Elliott, E J.:. Nadi, T. Fells, J. Currie, W. Elliott. • Tickets—W. G. Gray, J. A. Wilson, OBITUARY Mrs. Robert Kennedy There passed away at the home of. her daughter, Mrs. diary Cooper, New Westminster, B. C., November 20th,: 1930, Mary Singleton, widow' of the late Robert Kennedy, Wingham, Ont in her 87th year. She leaves to mooro. her loss five daughters and three sons, 1VIrs. Mary Couper, New Westrninst- R, Macleod, Burnaby, 1. C., Archie of Kamloops, 13. C., John of Toronto, William J:, Mrs. F. E.' Olson, Mrs. • J. Good of San Diego, Calif. The funeral was held Saturday, Novem- ber 22nd,: 1930 at 2.30 pan. Interment inOceanView Burial Park, Buinabys D. C. Mrs, A. H. Wilford and Mrs. 12. J, Jobb will present a. half hew of music over 10 B.P. on Sunday after- noon, commencing at 4.15 sharp. atita" :QItatto a t? OEtrtttztunit Orrr Natal Iyistrntto •t Subscriptions accepted during Banking hours at both local Banks and in the evening at the local Theatre. $120.50 acknowledged elsewhere in this paper. Have you subscribed? C. P. Smith, Chairman and Treasurer. The Wingham Chamber of Commerce are receiving eneral and generous support in their effort to mage Christmas time an occasion of rejoicing among all the children of the community and in. the homes` in our midst where misfortune or lack of employment has brought about a real need this year. ,A meetingof the Committee in charge was held '•at the Bank of Commerce on Monday evening, under the Chairmanship of Mr. C. P. Smith, and the following members of the com- mittee were appointed to ascertain the need in their respective wards. Ward 1, R. H. Lloyd; Ward 2, N. L. Fry; Ward 3, E. S. Copeland; Ward 4, W. T. Booth; Ward 5,,C. P. Smith. The Chairman and the above committee -men will be pleased to learn from any reliable source of any homes where Santa Claus may need some assistance to make his regular visit this year. Chairman of the committee in Mt. H. J. Campbell, charge of the Community Christmas Tree reported that arrangente'nts had been made to hold this event in the Town Hall on the ev- . December . ber had been arranged and this ezairig of T)ecembei 23rd. A program of twelve numbers h d g av rs to the children would' make a most enjoy. in connection with the distribution of Santa's fa Joy. o no • acharge for adults or children able evening. There will be admission , but a collection will be taken in the Hall: We list on Page five the names of those who have already made a subscription to the fun, d attd hope that tett week we will be able to add many more. Let us not forget our res- ponsibility tO es»ponsibility'tt5 those less fortunate than ourselves. R. Stanley McBurney The death of F, Stanley MlcBurneyr of 302 Beresford Ave., Toronto, came very suddenly at the General Hospi- to the district and the large 'co -opera- tal, on Friday morning, November 28. tion which they gave to the church in 'Deceased was only side a very few the early days and in the later per- iod. At the close of the address Mrs. 1'. Anderson came forward and on behalf of the ladies presented Mrs. Wiglntman with a gift of gold en- closed in a beautiful case. C)n behalf of the men Mr. glee Vansickle made a similar presentation to Mr. Wight - man. Mr. \Vightman replied feeling- ly. In the evening another group of younger folks drove out to the farm and spent an enjoyable time. They„'' too, extended their congratulations and best wishes for the days to come. At the close they presented the bride and groom with a purse of gold as a remembrance of their good times to- gether. hours suffering from hemorrhage of the brain. Mr. McBurney was born in East Wawanosh, 42 years ago, .and joined. the Toronto Police Force in 1909. He was married in 1912 to Sar- ah Agnes Millman of Tara, Ont., who mourns the loss of a loving husband; also two children, Velma and Lloyd. Mr, McBurney was a brother 'of , Mrs. Jas. Dow, Mrs. R. Scott and Stuart of East Wawanosh, Charles and Win.. of Sasketchewan,'Allan of Vancouv- er, and firs. \Vm. Charters of Mon- tana. The funeral service was held at hislate residence on Monday. Mrs. George Greer Mrs. Mary' Greer, wife of the late George Greer, Sr., of Lncknow, pass- ed away at the hone of her .brother-: New Butcher Shop Opening lin-law, Richard Carson, Gorrie, on Sunday morning, November 23rd, af- ter an illness of a few weeks. Mrs. Greer was born in 'Woodstock where she attended school, From there, she moved with her parents, the late T. and Mrs. Taylor, at the age of 18, years, and settled on the homestead imr Hooiek•. Later ,Site was married to John. • Caskey, of Turnberry. Some years. after his death she was married to* Geo. Greer of l..uckrnow, and then,. after he succumbed, she lived with, her sister, Maria in Currie, until the last six years, and these she spent in the home' of Mr. Carson. She had a bright and sunny disposition, always eager to do a kind act to every one, and pass an encouraging and sympa- thetic word to all she came in con- tact with. Site was an active member ci the Methodist church and after Union she still continued to do her little' part,. being a member of the W.M.S. and attending the services regularly, al- though in her 80th year. The funeral was wellattended by friends from her farmer homes, in. Ttirnberry, Wingham and Lncknow„ besidesmany from her late home in Gerrie, The pall -bearers were: Fred and Wm. McDonald, I,.ucknow, An- drew Getiinmill, Allen Fralick, Turn - berry, and 'Walter Simpscn, Samuel" Ferguson, Gorrie. She leaves to mourn her, one sister, Mrs, Pltair; Blenheim, four brothers, P. C. and Alf, of Gorrie, Jas., of Med- ferd, Oregon, and 'Phos., of Chiboy- lan, Mich. The floral,tributes show- ed the respect of, her litany loved ones and the funeral service was conducted: by Rev; Craik, assisted by Rev, Jones in the United Church. The farmer J from e sp okcihn 11; 28, and laid be- fore the people the important fact,, thatin life we ought to be always , call of 'God unto death. Were laid to rest in the ry, Mr. Geo. Olver expects to have his new store completed and ready to open early next week, where he will handle only fresh Government inspec- ted meats and groceries. Bazaar and 'Sale at Belgrave The Ladies' Guild of Trinity Church, Iieigrave, will hold a bazaar. and sale of homemade baking and. candy, also a post office including ar- ticles from 5c to 25e, in the .Orange Hall, 1clgrave,.un Saturday afternoon December 6th at 3 p.rrn. Old Time Musicale Held The W. M. S. of the United church held an old time musicale in the as- sembly room of the chinch on Fri- day evening last: Despite the unfav- orable weather a fairly large num- ber were present to hear many of the old time favorite songs. The program was unique and enjoyed by all. St. Andrew's W. M. S. Regular monthly meeting of the W. M. S. of St, Andrew's Presbyterian Church will be held in the church on Wednesday, Dec. 10th, at 3 o'clock. The topic "From Jerusalem to Jertns salem" will be taken by Mrs, Alfred Cary. The election of officers for the ensuring year will take place and a good attendance is requested. Dobbin Comes to His Own On Saturday evening. thre4 voting sten left London for Winehani by motor, expecting to reach here iu a matter of two or three hours, They reckoned not with lain;. Winter who caughtthem toawares in a mixture of ice, rain and' slush. When near Belgravc, they were forced to call Beet Rich for his' sleigh and team. About fifteen hours after leaving Lon- don, they reached town on the: hurri- cane. deck of the sleigh, tired, happy to that: they accomplished their' ob. ready for 111. The retttaitis Gorrie Cenm