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The Wingham Advance Times, 1930-12-18, Page 1,Y 9 I�I nli III I�� 1, With Which is Amalgamated The Corrie \ idette and Wroxeter News. . Single Copies Five Cents. WINC.HAM, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 18th, 1930 ..01111116, ,.T.B.A., BELGRAVE ELECTS OFFICERS The members • of Belgrave L, T.B.A, she1d their December meeting in the L.O.L. hall and after general busi- ness was concludedthe election of officers for the following year was held, with Sister E. McCallum in the ,chair. The following officers were elected; W. M, Mrs. T. Shoebottom; D.M Mrs. C. R Coultes; recording secretary, Mrs. J. F. McCallum; tin. .uncial secretary, C R. Coultes; treas- urer, Thomas Shoebottom; chaplain, Mrs. B. Watson; D. of C., Mrs, C. Wade; conductor, Mrs, R. Chamney.; •tylers, Charles Icing, A, Gower; com- mittee, Mrs. J. E. McCallum, Mrs. K ,Campbell, Mrs. William Shoebottom,' Mrs: A. Gower, Mrs. R. Chamney; 'flower committee, Mrs. J. E. McCal- :luta, Mrs. Wade, Mrs. C. R. Coultes. ,ST. ANDREW'S W.M.S. CHOOSE OFFICERS The regular monthly meeting of the W.M.S. of St, Andrew's Presby- terian Church was held in the base •mens on Wednesday afternoon of last week. The president, Mrs. W. J. Henderson, occupied the chair, during the first part of the meeting and op- ened with the singing of a hymn, fol- lowed with .prayer by Mrs. Adair. The Scripture reading was taken by Mrs', A. Sanderson, after which Mrs. A Carr gave the topic, which was "From Jerusalem to Jerusalem," This concluded the first part of the pro- gram, which was then followed by the election of officers for the com- ing year. On motion of Mrs. H. Mc- Lean, ;Which was seconded by Mrs. W. Logan Craig, Mrs, (Rev.) K. MacLean was appointed to the chair, for the remainder of the meeting, and she read the neport of the nom- inating committee. The result .of the election was as follows: Hon. Presi- dent, Mrs. W.J. Henderson; president, Mrs. H. McGee; first vice-president, Mrs.: A. E. Lloyd; second vice-presi- dent,` Miss M. Anderson; secretary, Miss R. Lewis; treasurer, Mrs. J. Fells; Glad Tidings secretary, Mrs. J Anderson; press secretary, Mrs. Geo. Olver welcome and welfare secre- taries, Mrs. John Currie and Miss M. Graham; home helper's secretary, Miss C. McBurney and Mrs. H. Tuck- er; literature and library secretary, Mrs. John Porter; pianist, Mrs, K. MacLean; junior mission band, Mrs. D. Rae and. Miss A. Williamson; Go- forth •.mission band superintendent, Mrs. A. E. Lloyd. The nominating committee was: Mrs. H, MacLean, Mrs. A. Carr and Mrs. George Olver. The newly -elect- ed officers were then called to the front, and the dedicatory prayer was offered by Mrs. (Rev.) IC. MacLean. Mrs. H. McGee expressed her apprec- iation of the confidence placed in her by the members, to be their leader for the coming year. An. interesting feature of the meeting was the pres- entation of a life membership pin to the retiring president, which was made by Mrs. J. J. Elliott. Following the singing of a hymn the meeting was brought to a close with prayer by Rev. Mr. MacLean. Council Winds Up Year The Town . Council held a short ses- sion to wind up the business of the year on Monday evening. The pass- ing of; the usual _accounts was the main feature. The early closing of the restaurants was discussed and it was decided to leave the by-law as it is at present OBITUARY Mrs. Wm. Thornton The angel of death again visited. B1uevale on Wednesday evening, and took away with him the spirit of Mn,. Wm. Thornton. Although she had been in failing` health for some time; the end came 'very suddenly. Deceas- ed, whose' maiden name was Ester( Anne' Roe, was born in the Town- ship of_ Dereham, on' Feb. 25th, 1854, and was married to her now bereft i iisband on Dec. 5th, 1877. Among those from r a distance who , attended the funeral were: Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Harris, Mr. Geo. Russell, Mr. Will Wilford, "Mr. and Mrs. Will Langs troth,: and Mrs. Roy,Powell of In- gersoll Mrs. John Quinn,. of Salford;, and Mr. and. Mrs. Dave Brown of Canfield. The pall -bearers were:— Messrs. Geo. Russell, Will Wilford, Dave Brown,, Will Langstroth, Jeff Musgrove and Anson Thornton. The funeral was held from the 'United. Church on Friday 'afternoon, the ser- vice being :conductedby the Rev. A. Mann, interment being made in the Elaievale Cemetery, Mrs. Thornton in. -as for many years'a member of the Methodist Church and later of the United Church, and, in her quiet way, had made for herself a host of friends who sympathize with Mr. Thornton in his sad bereavement. WORK FOR . THE UNEMPLOYED Much has been appearing in the papers of our towns and cities of ef- forts to make the period of unem- ployment as light as possible for those whose misfortune it is not to be able to "get work during the winter mon- ths. The Wingham Chamber of Com- merce has received and accepted the offer of former Mayor W. H, Gur- ney, to operate a clearing office for receiving offers of work from citi- zens having such to give and for al- locating such worlc to -those unem- ployed who apply at his place of busi- ness. It is suggested that citizens who have any odd jobs -requiringthe ser- vices of a man, phone their needs to Mr. Gurney. It may be that there are many who would' be glad to give part employment, such as tending to fur- naces, carrying out ashes, shovelling walks, taking snow and ice off roofs or splitting wood, etc., it matters not kind of work . have ,phone Peter McEwen Another pioneer of the district pass- ed away2nd , at his home on the of Turnberry on Wednesday night in his 85th year, in the person of Peter Mc- Ewen. Up until recently he had en- joyed good health, He was born in Perthshire, Scotland, and carne to, this country at the age of nine. along with the rest of the family and has resided in this district. ever since. He is survived by one sister, ; Mrs, Peter McNaughton' of Turnberry and. two brothers,;, Alex. and James, also one daughter Nellie at home and one mar- ried daughter in Saskatchewan, four sons, George and John, Turnberry;; Lawrence of Galt, and Peter of Par- ry Sound. ,In politics the deceased man was' a Liberal and a member of the Presbyterian church. The Tuner - al was held to the Wroxeter cemet- ery on Friday afternoon. Patrick McGlynn An esteemed .resident of this townd and vicinity passeaway on Friday evening at his residence, Maple street, in the person of Patrick McGlynn The deceased who was in his 71st year suffered a stroke some time ago, from which he never recovered., He had been a resident of this locality all his life, having been born in the Township • of Turnberry on January Pith, 1860, and for the past 'nine years had been a resident of Wingham. He was the `soli of the late Mr. and Mrs, Jas. McGlynn, both natives of Ire- alnd. Besides his widow, he is ,stir- vived by one daughter, Mrs, M. J. Gillen of London; two sisters, Mrs. Prank Doyle, Culross, and Mrs, A. J, Gibbons, Chicago, a brother, Jo- seph, aid seven grandchildren, Re- quiem High Mass was sung in the Sacred Heart Church by Rev. Father McHugh on Monday morning. In- terment being made in Wingham R. C. Cemetery. The pallbearers were: P. Gibbons, J. Gibbons, P. Lynett, J. Wilson, J. B, Ryan and W. Forgie, Christmas Slippers? Well, just come to see otir display, that's all we ask. Greer's Shoe Store. 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. Notice to Advertisers Owing to Christmas falling on Thursday this year, our paper next week will be published Wednesday morning. All advertisements must be in otir office by ` Monday afternoon. Motored to Miami, Florida Messrs. Harcourt Mundy and Gor- don Buchanan left on Thursday of last week for a motor' trip to Mianii and' expect to go to Havana, return- ing home around the first of the New Year. Christmas Tree, Belgrave The Sunday School of Trinity Church, Belgrave, will hold their an- nual' concert in the Foresters' Hall, on. Dec. 24th (Christmas Eve.) A good program will be presented. Ad- mission 15c and 25c. what you, Mr, Gurney at his office and he will try to find an unemployed man whose ability will just suit your need Hon. George S. Henry, who' eves sworn in as Premier of.Ontario, on Tuesday, ' succeeding Howard Fergu- son, who resigned Monday. Mr.' Hen- ry will continue to administer his de- partment of highways. LATE IIROA �' CAST HEARD FAR AWAY In response to numerous requests the local broadcasting station 10 B.P.put on a late program last week, go- ing on the air at 1 a,m. and continu- ing with a recorded program until 3 a.m. on Wednesday.' The night was very favorable for reception and by the letters received the broadcast car- ried exceptionally far for such a low powered station. Many letters` have, already been received from as far as„ Transcona, Manand east as far as Atlantic City N,J., the latter had per. fect reception and could name practi- cally every number broadcasted. Below _ we print the names of the places at a distance of 75 miles or. more from which letters have.been received: Philadelphia, Pa. (3) Syra cuse, N.Y., (3); Reynoldsville, Pa. (2);Buffalo, N.Y.; Allentown, Pa., Venton, N.J.; Atlantic City, N.J.; East Orange, N.J.; Newark, N.J.; Swiss- vale, Pa., Lowellville, Ohio; Little Fall, N.J.; Baltimore, ' Md.; Ottawa, Ont.; New York City; Gloucester, N. BaptistChurch Xmas Entertainm Y.; Saxton, Pa.; Williamsville, N.Y.; ' ent Rochester, N.Y.; Elwood, Pa.; New. eq It is the requirement of the tunes Will be held on Thursday evening, Haven, Conn.; London, Ont.; Hope- well, Va.; Transcona, Man.; Hyatts- ville, Md.; Oil City,. Penn, The regular Thursday evening pro- gram was heard in Parkersburg, W. Va., and Chatham, N.Y. These late broadcasts will be con- tinued at the same hours on the 10th and 25th of December, January and February. if you have friends at any great distance tell them to try and get the local station. that those who are able, do what they can to assist the less fortunate. If you have anything to offer in the way of employment of any kind do not put off but phone at once, number 135w. , Butcher Shop Opened Mr. Geo. Olver opened his new store on Thursday last and it is at- tractively finished in white inside giving it a very bright and clean ap- pearance, the front is painted a bril- liant orange. . - Caretaker at Arena Mr. James McGillivray has been engaged by the Arena Co. to look after the making of ice for this win= ter. With the snappy cold weather so far this week a good foundat;on has been secured already and if cold weather continues it is expected .hat the hockey boys will .have their first work-out on ice Friday- evening. Mildmay Creamery Wins Dec. 18th; .at 7.45. A splendid pro- gram has been arranged. Silver col- lection. Everybody welcome: The Ontario Dairies,' Mildmay branch, had two exhibitsat the Royal Winter Fair, salted creamery butter and unsalted creamery butter and was awarded third prize for each. Theme were 460 entries in these classes, so the local factory made a splendid showing.' It also won second and third prize.last year, Larry Beninger of Wingham is butter -maker and creamery manager. Entertainment a Success A splendid entertainment was giv- en in the UnitedChurch . on Friday evening, with a fairly large attend- ance considering the btisy season. The program consisted of readings, solos, quartettes and musical numbers all of which were greaty appreciated. The feature of the evening was a humorous one -act sketch entitled "Box and Cox” presented by 'Miss Mabel Johson, Arnold Vint and R. A. Coutts, who took their different parts in their usual capable manner, and provided many laughable and amusing situations. WEDDINGS Elliott -Vansickle An event of considerable interest to many of our readers took place at St. Paul's United Church, Brampton,. Ont., December llth, at eleven a.m., when Margaret Ann, daughter of Mr. Albert 'Vansickle and the late Mrs. Vansickle of Wingham became the. bride of William James Elliott, eldest son of Mr. Elliott' and the late Mrs. Elliott of Gienannan, The ceremony was performed by Rev. Norman Raw- son. The happy couple left by motor for a short honeymoon at Niagara Falls, Buffalo and other points south. On their return Mr. and Mrs.. Elliott will be at home to their many friends at Glenannan, Ont. Dance New Year's Eve The hockey boys intend staging a New Year's Eve dance in the Council Chamber to raise money to assist in financing the teems during the win- ter. The Programme at 10 B.P. Thur. 7 to 8 p.m. "Children Santa Claus hour" in charge of Miss Johns; 8 to 9, jack'Thynne "The Kansas Far- mer', Old Time hour. Sunday 10.30 to 10.45 a.m. Radio talk, 10.45 to 11.00 Organ Music. 11 to 12,00 Unit- ed Church service. 4.15 to 5.15 p.m, Sacred Program. 6.45 to 8.00 p.m., Organ and services of St. Andrew's ful display of cut flowers and potted ;illness left him with his right hand Recorded Church. Tuesday, 12.30 to 1.30' noon, 1 t d attracted a large Patron- permanently disabled and he was Hour, I practice, The doctor's many friends ton C. P. R. Late _Tuesday Evening. ,. . will wislre-him unbounded .success:'= At Ilarrrs district may.be on the verge The evening C.P.R. train from Tor- Orangeville Sun, This g of an oil boom, or a boom in the pro- onto, arriving about three hours late duction of oil companies and oil syn- on Tuesday - evening, owing. to a NORTHERN LEAG' �'.. dicates. Near Harriston on Friday breakdown in the engine at Harris - night, night the oil drillers who have been ton. Another engine was sent from COUNTY JUDGING T.EA.M AT GUELPH Huron County was represented at the Guelph Winter Fair in both the Live Stook and Seed Judging Compe- titions. In: the Live Stock Judging Competition, the Huron team stood seventh with twenty-five teams com- peting. The members of this team were Gordon Reynolds, Seaforth; Frank Reynolds, Seaforth, and Mer- vyn Cudmore, Hensall. Gordon Rey- nolds made an exceptionally fine showing, finishing second high man in the entire competition and just one lark beloiv the highest score.. He also was third high man in swine judging. The'other two members of the team turned in -good scores and the team as.a whole made a higher standing than any previous Huron County Team at Guelph. In Seed Judging, Huron stood 13th with twenty-two teams competing,. This was one place higher than last year when Huron finished in four- teenth place. This team was cont- pcsed of John Fotheringham, Bruce - field, Mervyn Cudmore, Hensall, and Frank Reynolds,. Seaforth. A Christmas Tree and Concert Consisting of a 'play entitled "The Great Catastrophe" and dialogues, re- citations and. choruses will be given in Curriie's School (S. S. No. 9, E. Wa- wanosh), on. Friday evening, Dec. 19, commencing at "8 o'clock. Admission 25c and 15c. Gone to Toronto On Monday Dr. Price left for Tor- BLUEVALE INSTITUTE DECEMBER MEETING. onto, where he will reside in future. for Christmas He is taking a course in special work Hosiery Special Silk Full Fashioned Hose $1.35 a in economics: It will be remembered at his Christmas dinner last year Dr. Price pinched one of his fingers with a nut -cracker and blood -poisoning re suited. For several months he was a patient at Lord Dufferin Hospital"and at times his life was despaired of. The pair, or 3 pairs for $3.00. Greers Shoe Store. New Flower Shop Open The People's Florist Shop opened on Friday of last week with a beauti- Struck Gas pan s, an a rac -- age all day Saturday. 1 compelled to dispose of his dental The December meeting- of the Woe men's Institute was held on Thurs- day at the home of Mrs, Alex Mow- bray with a very good attendance, The president, Mrs, Robert Shaw, was in charge. After the usual openirn, ea.ercises the regular .business was ar- ranged. The correspondence consist ed mostly of requests for relief work and the meeting decided to give five dollars to the Children's War Mem- orial Hospital, London. Roll call was answered'by sixteen members giving some suggestions for table decorations for Christmas. hirs. Joseph Breckenridge then gave' an in- teresting and instructive paper on "The League of Nations," which was enjoyed and appreciated by all pres- ent, After closing with singing the National Anthem the hostess servedt refreshments assisted by' Miss: Collie. HOCKEY GROUPS work on the Chambers' farm now 'Orangeville before the train could The following are the groupings owned by a Mr. Brimblecombe about continue the trip. made by the Northern Hockey Lea - a mile from Harriston, encountered Teachers Entertained gue at a meeting held at Palmerston: a flow of gas at 401 feet from the O11 Monday evening of this week The following officials of the league surface. The pressure was great en- the staff of the Public School was were present: Dr. Marcus H. Wilson, ough to prevent the drill from strik- entertained at the home of Mr. and R. McKenzie, A. B. Whetstone, A. Mrs. Alexander. Campbell (nee Miss Edwards, L. Buckley. Hetherington). A sumptuous fowl Senior Series dinner was served in the appropriate- Kincardine, Lucknow, Ripley, and ly decorated dining room. The re- Wingham. L. McLeod, of Ripley, rnainder of the evening was spent in convener. games and reminiscences. A very en- Harriston, Drayton, Arthur, Pa1m- joyable time was spent by all. erston. Lindsay, of Drayton, conven- er, Do You Want a Xmas Tree? Durham, Walkerton, Hanover, and ing the bottom of the well. Reeve McKibbon Occupies Warden's Chair. In last week's Advanoe-Times, an- . der minutes of County Council it was mentioned that. Reeve McKibbon was the only absentee. He was unable to be there for the first sessions which is comprised of reading of the min- utes of June Session and communica- and he will arrange for an unempoy- tions. But he was right on the job when the real business commenced, and by motion of Council was ask- ed to take the Warden's chair for the session, which he did, -and darried on so as to assist the Warden, Mr, A. Backer, who is in ill health at pres- ent. President of United Fanners At the convention of the United Farmers of Ontario, held in 'Toronto last: week, R. 3, Scott of Belgrave, was elected president for the coming year, Mr. Scott is :a young man and a capable speaker and should prove a popular executive head for this or- ganization. LOCAL AND. PERSONAL Don't miss seeing "Whoopee" Lyceum Theatre next week. Give the boys and girls our excel- lent slippers or shoes for Christmas. W. J. Greer, Look! CIearing sale of Starr and C. C. M. Skates at 25% off regular prices. Buchanan Hardware. Radio Fans! Listen to 10 B.P. .on Thursday night 7 to 8, children's hour and 8 to 9, Jack Thynnte and his fid- dle, id-dle, . St. Paul's Church Christmas Tree and entertainment will be held in the basement of the church on Monday evening, December 22nd. We are showing a beautiful line of hand tembroidered lines for Christmas gifts. Also novelties at very reason- able prices, Grier & Grier, Wingham. Christmas services will be held iti St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church on Sunday. Special music will be ren- dered by the choir at both services... Correspondence singing course, un- der internationally -known master; lit-. erature upon request. de l'Eveille Studios, 10A East Bloor Street, Tor- onto. Christmas at Lyceum Theatre, Ed- die Cantor in "Whoopee". All Tech- nicolor. Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Currie, Wing - ham, announce the engagement of ' their eldest daughter, Elizabeth M., to, Mr. Ronald Ruston, St. John, N.B.,:. son of Mrs. M. Ralston, Moncton, N. 13., the marriageto take place quietly the latter part of December. Our Foot Comfort Slippers for el- derly people make the right kind of Christmas gift. W. J. Greer. 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. t Phone Mr. W..H. Gurney at 135w Markdale. I: 13. Lucas, of Markdale, convener, Georgetown, Elora, Fergus, H. W. Arthur of Elora, convener. Orangeville, Grand Valley, Alton. W. Thompson of Grand Valley, con- vener. Mitchell, Exeter, C. Reid. of. Exet- er, convener. Junior Series Kincardine, Ripltey, Wingham, ed man to get you one at a reason- able cost. Mr. Gurney's services have been gratefully accepted by the Chamber of Commerce to operate a clearing' office for receiving offez's of employment of any'kind and allocat- ing the same to men or women at present unemployed. pAmmo•� c ,;mac rci•*�: ,r'e• . •.*. , sic ' aic-azgesGza Paul: Are you going to kiss me good night? Eve: Mercy, no.t ,Chats the last thing I'll do, Paul; All right, then, what'll we, do first? autt C atto ani Tianummitu 611riotritzto exrg ti Paisley, Port Elgin, Southampton. Palnerston, Walkerton, Durham, Iviarkdale. Hanover, Chesley, Tara. Elora, Fergus; Georgetown. St. Marys, Listowel. Grand Valley,a bye. The conveners appointed to coin- ,. , ; i plete the schedule concerning the senior series will auto compile the junior schedule in their respective groups. All schedules to be complete and in the hands 'of the Secretary, The local Chamber of Commerce again gratefully acknowledges the receipt of a nice in- crease in the Fund since the last issue of the paper. The total has: now reached the sum of 237.50 and while this is a splendid sum and will do much good, the need is greater th +st $still urge those whose intentions have' been good but who have neglected andwe g first expected, malting a donation, to do so at their earliest' convenience, The Christmas Tree and Concert arranged under the chairmanship of Mr, Herb. Camp- bell for the evening of December 23rd will bring the spirit of Christmas' to many .children this year w1io would have , small opportunity otherwise of having a visit from Santa. Claus. There will be no admission charged for this concert for either adults or children and all children will be recipients of a small remembranee from Santa. ht out the fact that sometimes ' Investigation has brought Santa has to be very practical and old fellow to provide some in a number of liorit.es the assistance of the Fund will enable the ,lolly old p por 'sickness time. needed items which on account of unemploymentare more urgent at this if you are among the more favored and have "enough and to spare" your contribution to a worthy cause can be used to fulfil a real need. See the lint of subscriptions on page 5. C. P. Smith, Chairman and Treasurer. alp keeee • Mr, Buckley, at Southampton not lat- er than December 28. The executive decided in the pro- motion of better . sport that a refer- eeing chief should be appointed and after being supplied witha list of registered referees by the league sec- retary, a meeting will be Meld at Har- riston within a few days for instruc- tion - purposes. Lawson Burrows re- ceived the appointment of thief ref- eree, he being a recognized O. H. A. official; Bach club affiliated with the league has the privilege of submitt- ing not more :tii,an two names to the league secretary for registration as referees. The .rules governing the leagtte,are the 011A, and new rules will,be printed at once ar,d ready for distil bution to ibe clubs by January 15 Best values for your Christmas dol- lars in Slippers, Shoes and Skates.-- Greer's Shoe Store. . There is only one place in Wing - ham fully equipped to give you 100% radio service 12 months of the rear, that place is the Radio Shop./ You should consider this when bu!,;ng a radio. Models $148 up in DdForest Crosley, Atwater Kent, Victor and Stromberg-Carlson, Remember serv- ice is important, it assures you com- plete radio satisfaction all the time. Moccasins and Snow Shoes for Christmas. Lowest prices at Greer's Shoe Stone. 11..11 1.11111,.Y.,bAslflAfK.11014 Ib.,U8,10 NOW' t. Paul's Church Christmas Day 8.30 a,m.—Holy Comt;;tunion. 10 a,m.—Holy Communion. "Oh come, let us adore Christ the Lord",