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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance Times, 1930-12-11, Page 1DON'T FAIL TO ATTEND T ......: . ..__G .. E. _. 12th, HE GRAND ENTERTAINMENT TO GIVEN IN THE UNITED CHURCH, ON FRIDAY EVENING,, DECEMBER ...._-.T.�:...._._._, ,,,w......_.�. _• Subscriptions $2,00 Per Year. Single Copies Five Cents. WINGHAM, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, DECEMBER llth, 1930 ANNUAL BAZAAR A GREAT SUCCESS The ladies Guild of Se ' Paul's church has been planning and work- ing for its annual Baaar ' during the past few months. Showers, have been given in different homes, all of them being well attended, and liberally sup- ported. orted. It was predicted however, that owing to business depression and. othetr causes the event would not be as successful as it had been in former years. Last Saturday afternoon prov- ed ed that these gloomy forebodings were unjustified. A .steady stream of buyers soon depleted the various booths of theft attractive wares and the waitresses in the tea-room were kept busy all afternoon with the re - suit that the treasury of the Guild has been enriched with a net profit of >c` r •e thr.'e hundred dollars. o The President, Mrs. Fred Johnson, and. the Executive Committee desire to exPresstheir, gratitude to the mem- :bens for their loyal co-operation in the work of the year and the public for. pits generous patronage on Saturday. During the last three months the Guild hass been uccessful in raising , considerably over four, hundred dol- krs. Ladies' Hat Sale 25 New Hats, Felts and Combina- tions, half price $1.69• King Bros. Local Merchant Fined A local merchant' appeared. before Mayor Fells last week and was fined *10 and costs for selling cigarettes to aninors: Christmas Groceries HEAR LECTURE ON RELATION BETWEEN BRITAIN, UNITED STATES AND CANADA On Tuesday venin December the Canada, the, speaker affirmed that, so - ninth, the members of the Wingham Canadian Club listened to a most il- luminating and instructive lecture on the relations between Great Britain, United States and Canada, with par- ticular reference to the naval ques- tion, The speaker, Mr. John Bird, who is sent out by the Association of Can- daily and politically, the people and the press of United States look up to Canada. They admire our law courts and our administration of justice. As is the case with the parlianients of many countries, however, their Con- gress is about tweetty-five' years be- hind public opinion, and is slow to re- cognize Canada's intenest in questions adian Clubs at Ottawa, approached such as the St. Lawrence Waterways, subjectin a lighter vein b sug-lookingupon it as a perely American his g Y 1? gesting that an appreciation of one project. In spite of this, he ventured. another's jokes would be a long step the prophecy .that, in the coining toward more friendly international re- years, Canada, as a sounder -minded lationships. The typical Englishman country politically and a member of misunderstands the American wit, the League of Nations would be the toappreciate political . leader. of Noi th America. who, in his turn,'. fails pi English humour. In speaking of the relations be - Mr. Bird treated his subject, "Thetween Canada' and Great Britain IVir. Relation of Great Britain, United Bird reminded his hearers that the States and Canada," as a triangle- mother country though, sometimes an equilateral one-anddealt first slow in acting, has never failed to with Great Britain and United States. meet Canada half way, and he felt At no time in the last century has sure that this would be her future attitude, in -the United States- toward also, if, for instance, Canada Great. Britain been better than at .the should wish to make changes in the present time, This, , no doubt, is part- ly, at least, due to the fact that Unit- ed States has a large .Irish -American population who are pleased with Bri- Supreme Court the highest court of tain's recent dealings with Ireland, appeal, Britain would offer no oppo- and with the establishment of the Ir- 'sition• Dr. Redmond expressed to Mr. Bird the hearty appreciation of the audie, ice of his most informing ad- dress. McLaren's Jelly Powder, 4 for 23c; new Dates, 2 lbs. for 21c; Shelled Al- monds 49c lb.; New Pack Peas, 3 tins 29c; Kellogg's Corn Flakes, 3 for 29c; New Salmon, large tin, 2 for 29c; Seedless Raisins, 2 lbs, for 25c; Blue Rose Rice, 3 lbs. for 25c; Fancy Coo- kies 29c 1b. New laid Eggs, Fresh. Butter at lower prices. King Bros. Acclamations Likely In Turnberry. and East Wawanosh Present indicatoct: are that the present reeves. and councillors ,.for Turnberry and Eatit rvawanosh will be t etuined by acclamation. There is little fault to be found with their actions during the year and conse- quently no serious opposition is in -r;ew. BLUEVALE LOSES ESTEEMED' RESIDENT Robert Musgrove, highly esteemed resident of Bitsevale passed away on Sunday morning at his borne," after an illness of several months. A resi- dell of Bluevale for more than forty years, Mr, Musgrove" was well-known the oughout' the district and with his passing there is left a distinct vacan- cy among a : larg s circle of friends and acquaintances. Born in Pickering township, Ont- ario County, 9 years ago, a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Jahn Musgrove the deceased moved with the family to Turnberry Township in 1856. Mr. Musgrove stayed on the old home- stead until the farm was cleared uIi and then he went to aMnitoba where he farmed for a few years as a young man; later returning to Bluevale where he had since resided. Mr. Musgrove was a prominent Conservative holding seee,a! offices during his many years served in local Conservative Associations. •He was, also license commissioner under the old liquor. law. He married Miss Frances Farrow, a daughter ' of the British North America Act, or to do late John Farrow, well-known among away with the right of appeal to the the. earlier 'residents: of Bluevale. Mr. Privy Council, making the Canadian Musgrove was a beloved merub.ar t 1 Knox United. Church, Bluevale. ish Free State. At the same time, on the •other hand, at no time in the last century has the feeling in Great Britain toward United States been worse than it is at the present time. In the many disputes, that have arisen between the two countries in the last hundred years, Great Britain has had to keep her political temper. Referring more particularly to nav- al affairs, Mr. Bird spoke of the Washington Conference, and paid a tribute to the statesmanship of the leaders who attended the conference, This 'Conference of course, accomp- lished considerable in the way of nav- al disarmament, but its most import- ant accomplishrn.ent was a political one -the abrogation of .the Anglo- japanese Treaty. Since that time, ev- en the • most sensational American publications have not been known to hint at the probability of a war with Japan, or to spread the scare of the yellow' peril. -The Geneva Conference, called by President Coolidge in 1927, was a failure, and the blame was laid squarely at Britai.n's door, by Mr. Coolidge and others. This, in .t'Jr. Bird's opinion, was hardly fair. I ranee and ,Italy failed to send repre- sentatives to this Conference. Jap- an's naval operations are entirely in the Pacific Ocean, these of United States in the Atalntic and Pacific Oc- eans, while .British warships must sail. not only in these waters, but also in the English channel and in the Medi- terranean Sea. Britain could scarcely have been eixpected to "sign on the dotted line" at this conference when she was ignorant of tae plans of the two • great Mediterranean powers, France and Italy. Mr. Bird. then" referred to the Lon- don Conference as the proverbial half loaf, 'which is better than no bread. His ideal naval pact, he said, would be one which would infuriate the admirals of the nations concerned,, and anger the pacifists. The London Conference accomplished this in a small degree, as Adrniral Beattie and Sir John Jellicoe, as well as several American admirals have protested a- gainst its restrictions, while the Jap- anese Naval Minister has been forc- ed to resign. On the other hand,it has failed to satisfy the pacifists and the Liberals of the three powers. The real secret and the solution of the problem of 'international .nelatiee- ship between Great Britain and 'he United States would probably lie in the answer to this question, "What attitude would 'United States take, if, in case of a war with another coun- try, Britain found it necessary to es- tablish a blockade? It is generally trite thae each nation adopts the ',sol - icy which at the time suits it, Con- sequently, uently, the United States have free ' >tirasc. "The f ills. much o made m 1 ' till dom'of the seas while Great Britain advocates the rights of neutrals and, the rights of bellingerents. This was the case in the war of 1812. It was reversed during the American Civil War, but it is being emphasized again now. M. Bird predicted, however, that, within the neat century, posit- ions may be again. reversed, Passing on to the second side of the triangle, and dealing with the re- lations between United States and Our Thanks Are Extended To Mr. L. Kerr of the Brussels • Post, and Mr. Hall of' the Clinton News -Record for their ready offer of he41p last week. While the paper was 'being printed the press oroke and both men offered the use of their plant 'to finish the work. This break in the press caused consideraole de- lay in . mailing our papers, which would •rclach most of our subscribers a day late. DISASTROUS FIRE SWEPT SEAFORTH HYDRO POWER OFF ON SUNDAY Hydro power will be off on the Wingharn municipal and the Wroxet- er rural from 1,30 p. m. to 4 p. m. on :Sunday next, December 14th. Odd Garments On Sale Women's Coats, Separate Skirts, Tweed Knickers, Silk Dresses, a few only. Each $2.00. King Bros. WM be held in the New Peacock children 15c, • Cafe on Thursday evening, Demon - Roads Are Again Open Gets Call to Bowmanville ber 11th. Music wi t be furnished by Moffatt':• Melody • Mixers. Every- Rain and light snow over the week- end did much to take away the deep snow and at the same time -replenish many wells in the district that had gone dry. Since then the weather Skates and Skating Boots -Have has been unusually mild and bright, your skates sharpened and boots re- opening most of the main roads t'r d at Greer's. motor traffic, although the wheel:ng paired is rather heavy. Mr.I. S. Copeland was in Mont- real on business for the firm of Fry & Blackhall last week. ORANGE LODGE Miss Celeste Carr of Toronto, is ELECTS OFFICERS visiting at the home of her parents, _ __ Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Carr. Mrs. J. Putland was called to Lon- don on Thursday owing to the death" of her brother, John Orr. Rubbers repaired -Rubber Boots, and all kinds of Rubber Footwear re- paired the right way at Greer's ‘Shoe Store, Miss Mary Turner of Nelson., I3.C., i sister of Mrs. A. Cosens, has return- ed to town after a visit of three weeks in Clinton and Goderich. We are showing a beautiful line of hand ,embroidered lines for Christmas gifts. Also novelties at very reason- able prices: Grier & Grier, Wingham. Correspondence singing course, un- der internationally -known master; lit- erature upon request. de l'Eveille Studios, 10A East Bloor Street, Tor- onto: Chrismas Sale front Dec. 4 to 31. All velvet and metallic hats at half price. A beautiful gift for mother, wife or deughter. Wishing our cus- tomers a Merry Chrisitnas and a Hap- py and 'prosperous 1931. Grier & Grier, 'Telephone Block, Wingham, COUNTY COUNCIL AT DECEMBER MEETING HEARS FINE REPORTS FROM OFFICERS County Council opened on Tuesday afternoon of last week in the Council Chambers in the Court House, God- erich. This was the first meeting since the re -decoration of the court room and the transformation from the former dinginess is bright and pleas- ing. Mr, McKibbon was the only ab- sentee. • Warden Alfred Backer, Brussels, in addressing the members of the council, expressed his pleasure in be- ingpresent with his colleagues,: but felt he was specially privileged' as he had been very ill and his physician had only allowed him to go on con- dition that lie would exercise care. Continuing he said that it had been the expressed wish of many councils, and people of the county, to keep down expenditures as far as possible. This had been followed, but unfore- seen expenses had called for immed- iate attention necessitating consider- able expenditure. The Old Age Pen- sion committee have held nine meet- ings this year and one to meet a rep- resentative from the central authorit- ies regarding the granting of some pensions, but the judgment of the committee had been upheld. Some improvements have been made at the Children's Shelter. Every credit should be given to the matron for the amount of work she ` accomplishes. The floors have been fixed and the house made more convenient. The county property under Mr. Goldthorpe and the Property Com- mittee have improved the council chatnber. The Warden stated he had visited many county buildings in Can- adsand the United States and he felt : that Huron County should improve its buildings. The Court House should be gone over every year. The offices and judge's room were a disgrace and he hoped something would be clone. The hospitals are becoming :more or less of a burden in regardto ac- counts for indigents. No indigent patients should go to a hospital with- out the recommendation of the Reeve of the municipality or couniy. He felt some better method of admission should be provided to safeguard the counties School Grants Under the heading of Communica- tions; County Clerk read a letter from the Deputy Minister of Education of Ontario showing the following grants for Collegiates and High Schools: Wingham, $1,497.50; Seaforth; $1,478- .50; Clinton, $1,951.50; Exeter $1,507- ,68; Goderich, $1,920.50. The grants for Continuation Schools are as fol- lows: Huron East, Blyth, $903.25; Brussels, $899.89; Wroxeter, $893.61; No. 17, . Howick, Fordwich, $894.28; Huron West, Hensen, $901.15; No. 7 Hay, Zurich, $441,22. • A letter from Mrs. J Elgin Tom expressed her appreciation of the sympathy of the council inher ber- eavement. A communication from Ashfield Township asked for confirmation of By -Law No, 10, Ashfield, closing cer- tain street allowances in the village of. Port AIbert,' and was referred. to the Legislative Committee. (Continued on page Two) 'The December session of ;Eluroti Besides his wife there are surviv- ing, two brothers, Dr. George Mus- grove, Niagara. Falls, and A. H. Mus- grove, postmaster at Wingham, and • two sisters, Mrs. Robert Pearson, of Grey Township and Mrs. Samuel Em- merson of Minnesota. The funeral took place on Tuesday afternoon from the late residence with interment being made in Wing - ham cemetery. Hosiery Special for Christmas u Silk full fashioned -Iose $1.25 a pair or 3 pairs for $3.00:, Greer's Shoe Store. Another Free Dance Grand Entertainment Friday Night Under auspices of United Church Sunday School in assembly room of the church. A varied program will be given including a humorous sketch in one act. Admission, Adults 25c, Rev. E. F. Armstrong of Listowel, received a unanimous call from the congregation of the United Chirrcli at Bowmanville, to become their pas Consisting a play entitled "'Che for next year. and Mr, Armstrong will accept the call, subject however, Great Catastrophe" and dialogues, ve- • to the sanction of the conference which meets next June. body welcome. A Christmas Tree and Concert Three Main street business places of Seaforth werewiped out by a dis- astrous blaze at an early hour Thurs- day morning last, causing a total loss estimated at $60,000. The fire had gained too much headway to give the firemen any chance to fight the seeth- ing flames. The insurance on the building was very. The origin of the of the 'conflagration is undetermined ;as yet. . Mr. and Mrs. Lorne Dale, their two children, Margaret, 6, and :Lorna, 4, and Miss Robinson, were trapped in the .apartment and dense clouds of smoke made escape from the stair- way impossible, All of themrushed to the frail balcony and shouted an alarm for help. They were clad only in .their night attire, having been a- wakened shortly after three o'clock. The biting weather numbed then as they waited for help to came. Charles. Dungeny hearing their call rushed to the blazing building and naught the Dale children when the father dropped them to him from the balcony. rs .Dale was also lower - 'y M ed, but Miss Robinson leaped to the ground and suffered a fractured artic- le as a result. 'The business places wiped out were Walter G. Willis' boot and shoe store, Seaforth branch of the Swift Cana- dian Company; Israel and Charters, ancrchant tailors. All contents of the block were to- tally destt•oyed, the apartment ten- ants not having a chanee to save any- thin. O.E.S. OFFICERS citations and choruses will bei given in Currie's School (S. S. No, 9, E. Wa- wanosh), on Friday evening, Dec. 19, ' commencing. at 8 o'clock. Admission 25c and 15e. ELECTED FOR 1931 At the regular meeting of Huron Chapter No. 89, 0. E. S., held on Tuesday 'night the following officers were elected for the year 1931: Worthy Matron -Mrs., Geo. Olver. Worthy Patron -Mr. Dan Geddes. Assoc, Matron -Mrs. J. A. Wilson, Assoc. Patron -Mr. T. H. Gibson. Conductress -Miss Agnes Mitchell. Assoc. Conductress - Mrs, ZIT. S. Mitchell. Secreitary-Mrs. E. J. Nash, Treasurer -Miss Mary Pattison, Trustees -Mr. Roy McGee, Miss Mitchell, Mrs. J. H, McKay. Auditors - Mrs. (Capt.) Adams, Mrs, (Dr,) Stewart, Mrs. 0. Thomp- son. Sale of HomotMade Baking The Ladies' Aid of St, Andrew's Presbyterian Church will hold a tea and sale of home-made baking and candy in the basement of the church on. Saturday afternoon, December 13, from 3 to 5 o'clock. . Come and enjoy. a social hour. Everybody welcome. Kinloss Barn Burned Louis Kraemer, North Kinloss had the misfortune to have his_ fine been burned on Thursday last. The blaze was started by cattle upsetting the lantern while the evening chores we -e. being done. Fortunately all the live- stock was saved by' the help of .sigh- hors who rushed to Mr. Kraetnen's assistance. LOCAL AND PERSONAL Mrs. R. E. Jackson is spending a week with friends in Toronto,, Mr. A. Young of Belgrave, has.mo- ved his family to town for the win- ter. Money saved in buying Rubber Boots and heavy Rubbers at Greer's Shoe 'Store. A Christmas concert -'"ill be held at the Stone School, Morris, on Friday, December 12th. The annual meeting of L.O.L. No. 794, was held on Friday evening when the officers for the ensuing year were elected as follows: I. P. 111: -Thos, Wheeler. W. M. -Alex. Robertson. ). M, -Theo. Robertson, Chap. -W. Henderson. R. Sec'y-C. R. Copele,t,. F. Secy -J. Guest. ` Treas.-J. W. McKibbon. lst Lect.-P. Hogg. 2nd 'Leet. -J. Scott. Mar. -J. McDonald. 1st. Coni, -W. T. Millet' L T. -G. Shrigl.ey, 0. T.-0. V. Hayden. :. to Thais mil (Community C 1 ristnt U1 Orgr The local Chamber of Commerce through its Chairman of the abovq Fund, is now able to report that the total has already reached $169.15. The Committee in charge of this splendid cotn- it enterprise wish to thank a generous public for their hearty support, and urge those who arc able and intend yet to respond, to do so asearly as possible so that plans may be laid ac- cording to the funds available. . The Camtnuruty Christmas Tree will be held . rt Campbell,whoin the Town Hall; on the reveningMr, Herbert De- cember 23rd, along with which there will be a suitable Christmas programme. rt has the: Community Tree' work and program in hand has provided a wellarranged ,: 'n both in concert numbers and in the distribution of the favors to the children. Both adult' g ilv '� collection will be taken' in the'Hall. All as mitred free, but lbead wtl ndchildren adults a children will be recipients of a small favor from Santa Claus. iassistance Santa Claus will need in the var- ious Committeye appointed: to ascertain what s wards are as follows: Ward 1, R. H. Lloyd', Ward 2, N. L. Fry,, Ward 3, E. 5. Copeland, lou having information for the Chair - Ward 4, W. T, Booth,Ward 5,C. P. Smith. Anypersons - .- . Committee -men will pease advise any of those above named man or any of his , , i•of the local banks during bankittg hours Subscriptions to the cause will be acceptedat either airman sod Treasurer. at title local Theatre in the evening. C. P. Smith, Ch WROXETER LADY DIES, AGED 100 There died in Wroxeter December 4th, 1930, one of the oldest resident in the conununity .in the person of Alison Robertson, relict of John Gib- son who, had she lived until the 21st of this month would have attained her 101st birthday. Born near Green- law, Berwickshire, Scotland, and niar- ireel in June 1853, she with her hus- band and one child carne to Canada on a sailing vessel being five weeks on the ocean. They came to Wrox- eter, then a mere clearing in the bush. joining forces with Mr. Gibson's bro- thers Thos. and Robert, who had built a saw mill at the water power pro- vided by the Maitland River. Left a widow 61, years ago, Mrs, Gibson brought up a family of seven,• the only one still living being Mrs. D. Walker. There are many gand.- children living mostly in Ontario. Manitoba and British Columbia. The deceased lady was of the type of pioneer who knew what hardship meant in the early days, but suet, them with courage and a smile. She will long he remembered by all who knew her as a kindly, gentlewoman, bear- inglife's hristi n Iike ]rfe, s burdens in a c a way. The funeral was held Saturday afternoon to Wroxeter cemetery, be- ing conducted by Rev... H. 1 oling- broke of the United Church. 1Vlember-of Boys' Parliament Mr. Fred Howson was :e'ected fast week to represent: North Huron its the Older Boys' Parliament of Ontar- io at Toronto during the Christmas week. Heavy Snow Cavds In Roof The roof of the shed at Beattie's livery gave way under the heady weight caused by the wet snow. In falling the roof hit the general deliv- ery rig and smashed in the top. ` Teeswater Chief Gets Two Months Chief of Police Louis Warner of Teeswater, was sentenced on Satur- day to two months in the Walkerton jail when he appeared before Magis- trate Walker on a charge of • stealing $51 from the till in the bakery shop of"Eine.ilkef."'"'y Inquest Postponed The coroner's inquest into he death of Mrs. Jean. Donahue, o 'fees -water, who died from injuries. received in an a,utomobilel accident : on provincial highway; No. 4, has been postponed by Crown Attorney Freeborn until Monday, December 15th. New Peacock Cafe Opened A large crowd attended the open- ing of the New Peacock Candy Shop and Cafe on the evening of Friday; December 5th, A free dimes to the music of the Vagabond's Dante rand was given by the manager, Mr. Geo. T9mbros, Hawick S. S. No. 1. Wilt hold a Christmas Tree and entertainntetit on Friday evening, De- cember 19th, commencing at 8 o'clock p.tn. A small -adrnission fee will be charged. Another Breakdown As we were setting the last of our copy for this issue are Intertype broke causing a ddlaybf'5everal hones i making our papers s a gan late for mailing this Week, consequently ;ti,ev-. eral items of news had to be left out. Browntown Sunday School Will hold the annual 'Chile- ens Tree and entertainment on Wed s - day evening, Dec.' 17th. A good pro- gram is being prepared including a short play, entitled "A Case of Sus- petnsion. Admission 25c, children free The Women's Institute Meeting Will be held on Thursday after- noon, December 18th at 2.30 o'clock in the council chamber, There will lie a short programme, and an ,exchange of Christmas gifts, not pricedmore than 25c. There will also be ex- hibit of heirlooms with description attached, Prizes will be given for the best article in this collection.. Lunch will be served. A good attendance is requested. Mrs. Richard Clegg, sec- retary. FORMER WARDEN OF HURON DEAD Major Joseph Beck, veteran of the Fenian ;Raid and former postmaster at. Pat'liament:'l,uildin;s, died Satur-, day morning :xi his home, 14 How- land ave., Toronto, in his 86th year. Born in Ireland, he cattle to Cana- da with his parents when 'a child, set- tling at Picton. Later he went into Partnership with his brother in Salt - ford, where they conducted a tannery. After 'the death of his brother, he went into the evaporating business with R. 7 . Graham, of Belleville. He . was a military officer for half a ten - Wry, and for malty years was major 33rdHuron the r of th 'sue tta, n quartermaster ry and q Battalion. , Always greatly .interested in poli- tics, he was lit -turn reeve and ward- en in Goderich,. and was a candidate for the Legislature 'at one time, op- posing the late Hon. Mr. Gerrow. He 'was elected by a majority of two, but lot on a recount, Interment was ntnde in Godcrielt on M4nday. r•, ,Z1A r.i,� l,a u; ca.I J t ''.;."�', n i �a, i(•t�!