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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance Times, 1931-01-29, Page 1Single Copies' Five Cents. 1.morrarorommomp• With Which is Amalgamated The Gerrie Vidette and Weemeter New WINGHAIVI ONTARIO, THURSDAY, JANUARY 29th, 1931' THE MUNICIPAL CASH HANDICAP Three starters faced the berrier on Thursday moening for the cash handl- cap, election for member of the Coun- -cil for 1931, . They were: Henry Di- ment, Arthur Fothergill and John Porter, There were no ,red hot fav- orites in the betting circles, it being -conceded among those on the inside that Harry had the best chance, hav- ing campaigned throughout 1930,and .was in good shape. Arthur. conceded to be a little stale from his long re- eirernent front the municipal arena, while John was the unknown quan- 'thy. The warming sip exercises dur- ing the campaign week did not give Muchenlightenment as to the rela- tive' standingeof the contenders How- ' ever, the contest on Thursday show- ed that Harry won by 17 lengths ov- ler, Arthur and was far ahead of John avho was away in the ruck. , A very small vote was cast, only /84 electors being sufficiently inter- ested to go to the poll.' The- follow- ing is the vote by Wards. , Diment Fothergill Porter Ward No. 1 13 17 4 Ward No. 2 23 36 10 -Ward No. 3 40 18 15 ,VV'd 4, No. 1 35 19 29 W'd 4, No. 2 7 11 s 7 118 101 65 LOCAL' AND PERSONAL Mrs. -John lefcCool and son, Will, .spent the week end in Goderich. Mrs. Lawson Bisbee of Mount Brydges, last week visited with Mr. and. Mrs. Joe. Guest, Pleasant Valley. • Mrs. Griffin, Patrick st., left last week for Washington, D.C., where * she will spend the remainder of the winter. Mrs. Wesley Pattisoh has gdne to visit her son, Allan, of Wasvanosh, eater spending the last two months with her son, Edgar, of town. The Victory Mission Circle are holding a sale of homemade baking .and candy next Saturday, Jan. 31st, at 3 o'clock in Elmer Wilkietson's atore. Mr. and Mrs, W. Leaver and Mrs. Byrd of Detroit, while attending a funeral near Ripley, visited at the home of Mr, and Mrs. Joe Guest, Pleasant Valley. •'Operated on at Stratford Mrs. 0. Thompson underwent an •operation in Stratford on Tuesday of this week At time of writing, we ...-are.spleasped-to say, she is progressing -favoratrlys- • • ' RewnAhout-Retrioving Snow ' Sincethe snow storm of last week the -snow has piled up on the main etreet, making it difficult for a cutter set- sleigh to pull up in front of the stores.' Wouldn't it be a splendid idea if the Council were to relieve some of the unemployment by having this 'removed? ' ,Purchases Woodstock Grocery Mr. Basil Mundy, who has been -connected with his father in the groc- ery business here, has purchased a grocery store in Woodstookg Mr. Mundy is a valued member of the town Band, and his leaving Wtll be.a severe loss to that organization. We wish him well in his new venture.' , 1 GOLDEN WEDDING DAY CELEBRATED Mn and Mrs. Thomas Stott, of Wingham celebrated their golden wedding on Jan. 20th, at their home son Diagonel Road. Thomas Scott, a • prosperous young farmer, was mer - tied to Mary A. Roe, at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs, John Roe, January 20th, 1881. Rev. Joseph Philp, Pastor of the Belgrave Circuit officiating. Mr. arid Mrs. Scott had six child- ren:. Mrs. Dr. Lownsbury, Pa.; Mrs, Joseph Eckley, Pa.; Mrs. Donald Ross, Katisas; is John Ross, Kan- sas; Mrs. Basset, Toronto; and Wil- liam John, on the homestead. Mr, and -Mrs. Scott resided on the farm -near Belgreve until moving to Wing - ham seventeen years ago, 1VIrs. Scott wore her wedding dress of 50 years ago. The top story of the 50 year wedding cake was a feat - Ore of the sumptuous dinner served to a :lumber of friends. Mr. mid Mrs. Scott were the recip- ients of flowers and several pieces of gold. Congratuitttioes came. from many friends. SPEAKERS AT CHAMBER OF COMMERCE LUNCHEON STRIKE OPTIMISTIC NOTE The second luncheon of the Cham- ber ef Commerce was carried out suc- itessfully on Friday evening under the dinection of A. J. Walker and A. M. Bishop, when about 65 of the busi- ness Men of the town were present, The Peacock Cafe catered, and the luncheon was held in the newly dec- orated and ,spascious room above their Cafe, a very suitable place for a func- tion of this kind. When the new officers took charge last October it was decided to hold a get-together luncheon once a month but owing to the busy season around Christmas the December meeting was dispensed with. Mr. Walker, chairman of the even- ing, called on Rev. Kenneth MacLean who asked grace. Mr. W. H. Willis entertained the gathering with a cou- ple of selection to his own accom- paniment while the courses were be- ing served. . Mayor Fells was called on and de- livered a short address compliment- ing the manager of the Cafe on pro- viding such a splendid nestaurant to meet the demands of the public, something that had been lacking in Wingham for some time, A. L. Posliff proposed the toast '"To our King," which was responded to by •singing the National Anthem. Mn. Posliff, who is principal of the Public School, gave a splendid ad- dress in proposing this toast, stating "that we, as Canadians, might be proud that we were a part of the Bri- tish Empire, and under a king." •Dr. R. C. Redmond proposed the toast, "To Our Country,"eand was very op- timistic, stating that before the end of the present year he thought the depression would be over, and that we are now on the upgrade, pointing out that according to great financiers there have been seven such major de- pressions in the past fifty years, and that they lasted at the longest about 0011111.101.1.1•110 twenty-five months. Reeve Wright, a farmer, who res- ponded to this toast, was also very optimistic, sfating that although the outloctic was not very. bright for the farmer, it had been said that the far- mer had been laying down on the job. This was not true, as statistics show- ed that the farmers of the County of Huron were producing more today than they ever did before, Taking for example the egg production, was not d farmer farthe'r ahead today, having 100. eggs to market at 20 cents a doz- en, where in the past he had the thence of marketing his eggs at 60 cents, but didn't have the eggs? Mr. Wright predicted that within fivte years there -weuld .be a sugar beet factory in Huron County. Wasthe town of Wingham going to be the site for this factory? This was a mat- ter for the Chamber of Commerce to look into. The growing of sugar beets had been tried out, and condi- tions were better here than downtar- ound Chatham. A farmer could grow about four or five acres of sugar beets along with his regular crop each year and this would give him an increase in receipts of between two and three hundred dollars. Mr. G. L 13rackenbury, principal of Winghatn High School, extended an invitation to those present to attend the open Literary being held in the Town Hall, on Friday evening of this -sveck. Mr. W. H. French was called on regarding the manufacturing condi- tions in the town, while he was not conversant with the conditions in general, their factory was running from 8 to 9 hours per day. The meeting was thee brought to a conclusion by singing "Auld Lang Syne." The annual meeting of the Cham- ber of Commerce will be held during the month of February. WINGHAM CURLERS WIN DISTRICT In the preliminary competition for the championship of District No, 14, a bonspiel was held in the Palmerston arena last week Ten rinks were in competition from Kincardine, South- ampton, Mount Forest, Wingham and Palmerston. Grand Valley :defaulted, The two Wingham rinks won the dis- trict championship and gained the right to enter into competition for the district cup and also the Governor - General's cup, which will take place in Toronto. The whining rinks arse J. Carr, jr., H. Gibson, j. Murray and W. Mitchell, skip.; E. Nash, J. Carr, J. Currie and D. Rae, skip. The scores: Wingham 26, Kincardine 25; Wingham 23, Southampton 19; Mt. Forest 28, Palmerston 26, Final. score: Wingham 81, Mount Forest 9. It was voted by the clubs that the district finals be played at Pahrters- ton next year, Receive Congratulations Mr. and 'Mrs. John T. lestmox, Ca- therine St.,''received many congratu- lations on January 16t1i, it being the thirtieth anniversary of their wedding. We trost they may be spared to each other to enjoy many mono years to- gether. They partook of 6 o'clock 'dinner at the Peacock Cafe. .Presided at Division Courts i Dudley Holmes, K.C., Crown At - I torney, Goderich, was in town the lat- ter part of this week presiding at the Division Courts in this district, ow- ing to the illness of His Honour Judge Lewis. Has Narrow Escape James Fallis, 10th concession of Turnberry, narrowly escaped death when his home was totally destroyed by fire on Saturday. M. Fallis who is in ill health, was awakened by the smoke, to find that the entire upper portion of the dwelling was a mass of flames, Despite the efforts ,of a •eolunteer brigade, the building, to- gether with its contents, was totally destroyed. There was no insurance. Creamery Wins Prizes The Lucknow •Silverwoods cream- ery staff is pleased over winning se- cond prize for butter at the Western Ontario Creamery Association at London. The creamery also made a good showing at the Royal Winter Fair, Toronto, where in competition with all Ootario, its exhibit was aw- arded tenth place and a silver medal. Incidentally, Mr. Oscar Casemore, butter -maker, was a member of the judging team which won second place in grading both butter and cream. Mr. Casentore is a Wingharn boy, and he was employed for a time with the Maitland Creamery here. TURNBERRY AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY RE- PORTS SUCCESSFUL YEAR—EL'.CTS OFFICERS The annual meeting of the 'Turn - berry Agricultural Society was held in the Council Chamber, Witerham, on Tuesday, January 20th, at 2., pare Mr, C. G., Campbell, President, oc- cupied the chair, The reports of the officers showed a very satisfactory year's business. The Secretary stat- ed the list of entries were the largest in the history of the Fair, there be- ing 193 entries in Cattle and 123 in sheep, with entries in every other de- partment equally as large. The Treasurer's report showed a small balance in the Treasury after all prizes wane paid, also $275.00 on im- provement of the'grounds. The Society decided to enter Again this year in the Standing- Field Crop and Clean Seed Competition in Oats and Turelps, 'The Wingham Fall Fair has become one of the leading Fall Faire hi the County and deeerves the imerest and sympathy of every citi- zen. Who is ,interested iii the welfare of the cementnity. The following 'OfficeeS rind tDirecs tore were elected for the.:eonving Year, Hone: Pies, C. G. Campbell, Hoe. ;Vice' :nee., I.: J. Wright, Presideat, Rich Wilton;' lst' Vice Pres,, Adam Robertson; 2nd Vice Pie, e Bert Curs ilo Secretafy, W. J. Greee; Treastir- en Mr. A. :M. Bishop; Directors, Geo. Coulter, David Fortuneejoseph Bran- don, Geo. Orvie, W. A McGill, Robe Coultes, Thos. Moore, John L .Mcs Ewen, Frank Henry; Associate Dir- ectors, John Gillespie, A, McDougall, Wellings, John Taylor, 'Chas. Carter, Harold Proctor, Cleo. Crufk- shank, -Maitland Henry, Mel. Taylor, Ben, Cruiltshenk, -John Wright, 011ie Catnpbeli„T, Beecroft. Lady Dir- ectors—Wives of Directors and As- sociate Directors. Auditors --Mr. .A. T. Posliff and Robe 'Croiltshank. REALIZE $52.50 ON HOSPITAL NIGHT Capt. W. J. Adams, owner of the Lyceum Theatre, who for a number of years has been turning over the Theatre to the General Hospital for one evening's reoeipts, again made this donation on Thursday evening. The Wometd.s Auxiliary were given 150 tickets, which they sold, and re- ceived the tetet proceeds of $52.50. Thie generous gift has been greatly appreciated from year to year, and the Auxiliary wieh to extend to Capt. Adams their thanks and appreciation. Herbert L. Troyer National Executive Secretary, Can- adian Educational Guidance Move- ment, who will speak to the pupils of Wingham High School next Friday morning on "The Choice of a Life - Work"; give an address at the Com- mencetnent Exercises in the evening, and lead the Educational Conference on Saturday morning- in the Council Chamber. Women's Hospital Auxiliary The Women's Auxiliary to ate General Hospital will hold their reg- ular meeting in the Council Chamber on Monday allerneon, February 1st, at 3.45 p.m. Transferred to London Mr. E. V. "Red" Richards, of town, district supervisor of the Sup- ertest Company, has been promoted to wholesale manager at London. Mr. Richards expects to move his family to London in abdut two weeks' time. The Victory Mission Circle are holding a sale of homemade baking and Candy next Saturday, Jan. 31st, at 8- o'clock in Elmer Wilkinson's store. KINCARDINE HERE FRIDAY' EVENING The final senior group game will be played. in the Wingham Arena on Friday evening when Kinc.ardine wilt be the opposing factor, On the result of this game depends the group win- ner. If Winghain wins, they are the group champion, if Kincardine are the victors then the group will be tied and play-offs will be necessary. The game is called for 8.30 and the admission price has been raised through necessity to 35c. So far the local • dub have been gradually go- ing behind financially, losing money on every game, so in order to break even they are obliged to raise the price. The Band will be in attendan- ce at this game and there will be skating after the 'game. A large crowd is looked for at this important game. The following priz- es will be given to the Wingham players, Pullover Sweater or Shirt, donated by Hanna gs Co., for the most valu- able Wingham 'player in the group, games. Pair of Gloves, by W. H, Gurney for the player participating in the most coMbination plays of the game. Two neckties, donated by J. Mc- Michael and Gordon MacLean, for the first tsvo players to score on tont- bination play. A 2-1b. Box of John Galt Candies, by Peacock Cafe, for the player play- ing best defensive game. Box of Candies by MeNab's res- taurant for the junibr playing best game, Two mystery prizes, Tin' of cigar- ettes by F. Sturdy and Safety Razor. by .MeXibbon's Drag, Store. Tin of cigarettes, bet F. Sturdy for the best back -checking forward, ST, ANDREW'S CONGREGATION HEARS ENCOURAGING REPORTS FOR THE YEAR The annual meeting of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church was held Thurs- day evening- last week and drew the customary unfavorable weather, that has. marked this occasion, for some years, This, however, did not affect the attendance of the members, who were present in good numbers. After the devotional servioe conducted by the Pastor, Rev. Kenneth MacLean, J. W. McKibbon was elected chair- man. After adopting the minutes of last annual meeting the various re- ports were presented an adopted. The Session reported twenty-one members during the year and a total membership of 385. Once again the year closes With satisfactory financial conditions. The Secretary -Treasur- er's statement showed'a total receipt of 5070,97. •The expenditure was $5400.00 leaving an overdraft of $329.48. For Missions the congrega- tion raised $1580.70, The Women's Missionary Society raised $603,31. The Senior Girl's Mission Band rais- ed $39.95. The Happy Gleaner? Mis- sion Band, $43.60; The Westminster Guild $85.53. The Sunday School $440.54 and Session $155.85. The La- dies' Aid receipts were $576.74. The Congregation gratefully ac- knowledges receipt of a One Thous- and Dollar Bond from Mr. John Ni- chol. The Salaries were fixed at the same rate as in 1930. The retiring managers, Messrs. A. L. 'Posliff, David Currie, Geo. Wil - were re-elected for a term of three years. H. B. Elliott and William Is- bister were again elected as auditors, During the Past few months the ev- ening services have been broadeast over station 10 13.P. with such ac- ceptance to many listeners -in that the meeting felt justified in arranging for the service during the ensuing year. Rev. K. MacLean referred briefly to the church activities since his organi- zation and his gratitude for the kind- ness received since coming to Wing - ham. The Manse has been made more attractive and comfortable and he and Mr. MacLean were happy in their new home. He expressed his great pleasure with the attendance of the congregation at the regular serv- ices. He also paid fitting tribute to the life and work of his predeceaeor the late Rev. David, Perrie, D.D., whose sudden calling Home bereft the church of a distinguished leader and the congregation of a lovable pas- tor and devoted friend, Mr. E, B. Elliott presented some comparative figures connected with the church work since 1894. Year efemb, G. Rec, Miss. Debt. 1894 339 1894.38 190.00 2977.92 1904 .-435 2810.23 364.20 148.54 1914 430 2804.98 1014.18 453.58 1924 435 4506.21 1067.30 *381,07 1930 385 4910.32 1490.60 329.48 * Surplus, Choir and boy Pastor Caretaker 1894 200.00 $1100.00 175.00 son Amos Tipling and T. C. King, 1980 675.00 $2300.00 420.00 .......4•••••••••••••••••. Canadian Nat. Railways Earnings The gross earnings of the Canad- ian National Railways for the period ending January 21st, 1931, were 120,037, ass compared with $3,995,004 for the same period last year, a W. M. M. S. Meeting The regular monthly meeting of the United. Church Women's Mission- ary Society will be held ..on Tuesday afternoon, at 3 o'clock, in the school room. Mrs. F. R. Howson and group No. 1, will have charge of the pro- gram. Come and enjoy a profitable - afternoon. Band Progressing During the past few months the town Band has shown marked im- provement and is constantly increas- ing in numbers. At present there are 18 members of the band. itself, and in addition there are about 10 boys who are rapidly mastering band instru- ments. Bandmaster Schatte also has charge of the Lucknow Band this CHALMER'S CHURCH ANNUAL MEETING The annual meeting of Chalmer's Presbyterian Church, Whitechurch, was held on Monday afternoon and all departments of the church were shown to be in a flourishing condi- tion, under the leadership of Rev. j. Polleck. The congregation raised for Misstons $453,63 of which $408.75 was forwarded to Presbytery Treasurer; the Sunday School raised $131.92; the Presbyterian Guild $49.97, the Wo- men's Missionary Society $224.40; the C. G. L T. $10.59, the Mission Band, $9.68, while in the General Fund of the Church $1.761.28 was contributed. Receipts from all sources amounted to $2667.17. The assets of the church exceed the liabilities by $16912.63. Progressing Favorably Capt. W. J. Adams, who underwent an operation in the Wingham General Hospital last Thursday, is, we are pleased to report, prOgressing favor - year. ably. BELGRAVE, BLYTH AND AUBURN ANGLICAN CHURCHES HOLD ANNUAL VESTRY MEETINGS The annual vestry meeting of Trin- ity Church, Belgrave, was held in the Church on Wednesday, January 14th at 3 tem.' The Rector, Rev. L. V. Po- cock opened the meeting with prayer. Mr. W. Brydges then read the min- utes of the last vestry which were adopted. Mr. J. T. Brydges read the. warden's report, which revealed that the church's affairs were in good con- dition. Mr, W. Brydges read the La- dies' Guild report, an excellent one. After thanking Mr. j. 'T. Brydges for his set -vice and kindness during the year, the Rector stated that Mr. J. McGill would take his place this year. Mr. Richard Proctor was the choice for people's warden. Mr. W. Brydges MS' re-elected vestry :clerk. Mn. H. Johnston was elected as delegate to the Synod. The Select Vestry apd sidemen were also dected. The meeting was elosed with the benedictien. The annual vestry meeting of St. Mated& Auleuen, :Was held in the church on Monday evening, January 12th. The eectoreRevt L. V. Pocock, opened the sessien With preyernefter, which Ur, Ches. Asquith, vettry clerk eeed the minutes of ,the previous neeetipet 'These were on: motion, .4- doptcd, He 'then reported on the year's work. This proved to be the best in the 'history of the eintreh from the viewpoint' . of voluntary subscrip- tions and general' offerings. Mr. jas: Medd and Mr. W. :Harrison were named wardens for another term. Mr. Chas. Asquith was elected again as vestry clerk, and delegate to Synod, The select veetry and sidemen were um ivn,ai1. . then selected. The meeting was dos- ed with the benediction. The annual vestry meeting of Trin- ity Church, Blyth, was held on Tues- day evening, Jan, 13th, the rector, Rev. L. V. Pocock, in the chair. Mr. Frank Metcalf read the minutes of the previous meeting which wens adopted. Reports of th. year's work were read by the wardens, Mr. j. 13. Watson and Mr. John Nesbitt. Both were satisfactory, and encouraging. Mrs. A. Barr read the report of the Ladies' Guild; Mrs. R. j. Powell gave the report of the W. A,; and Miss Mary Lockhart reported the work done in the Sunda y School. All Were splendid and reflected the whole- hearted. support given these organi- zations during the year 1980, Mr. V, M. Bray was namecl the rector's warden and Mr. j. Nesbitt was re-elected to the office of peo- ples warden. Mr, Frank Metcalf was appointed vestry clerk and also as de- legate to the ;Synod, this being his thirtieth year for this office. Mr. J. 13. Watson was chosen as his substi- tute. The select vestry and sidesmen were also elected. Mr. j, B. Watson and Mr. Harvey Robinson were the choice for the building comniitted In conclusion the rector expressed his gratitude for the loyalty and do - operation which had been given him during his first year, and cotgratulat- ed the leaders of the various organi- zations on their fine work during the year and expressed the hope that 1931 would be an even more, successful and blessed year for Trinity Church, Blyth. The meeting closed with the benediction. W. C. T. U. PRESENT PRIZES TO WINNERS The prayer meetings asually held in the Baptist and United Church were withdrawn last Wednesday egs ening to enable the congregations to join with the Presbyterian Church in a meeting held under the aespices of the VV. C. T. U. in the Presbyterian Church basement. The room was filled and Rev. Kenneth MacLean conducted the service. Rev. S. Davi- son and Rev. W. Smith assisted in the opening exercises. A very able address was given by Rev. MacLean, his subject being "Self Control." Rus- sell Zurbrigg, Muriel Williams and Bernice Mundy- entertained with mus- ical and literary 'efforts. The great event of the evening was the presentation of prizes won in the recent temperance examinations helt in the different Sunday Schools, There were three grades of CCM, testamts, namely: Senior, Intermed- iate and Junior. Three prizes were offered in each grade. Miss Kathleen Pringle presented prizes to the fol- lowing boys and girls: F.velyn Reid, Noreen Chamberlain, Bernice Mundy and. Benson Hamilton. Miss Farqu- harson gave the consolation prizes to those who tried but did not succeed - There were several boys and girls en- titled to these prizes but only one lit- tle girl, Emma Krohn, was present. The audience found the entertain- ment pleasant and the W. C. T. U. are hopeful that some good temper- ance seed has been sown. Relieving at Public. School Mr. A. L. Posliff, principal of the Public School, we are ectrry to re- port, was taken ill and has been ad- vised by his physician to remain itt bed for a few weeks, and during hie absence his place will be filled hy Norman Geddes of Belgrave. PUPILS ATTAINED HIGH STANDING •4••••••••••••••• Word has been received from the Civil Service Commission., Ottawa, in regard to the Civil Service Examina- tions which were held in this centre on October 14th.. We are quite pleas- ed to note that, of the four candidates who wrote on the Stenographic 'pap- er, all passed with a very creditable standing, and are to be congratulat- ed, as there were thousands who wrote on the same paper. The marks attained by the four local candidates were: Jean Currie 8916; Alba Carter ege... 83, Florence Smith 762, Mae Chap- man 76. This .is the -first time that the said examinations have been written up- on in Wingham, and the successful standing.. i& indeed, a, ettedit...to. this los cality, as well as to the Wingham Business College, in which commer- cial institution, the applicants receiv- ed their instruction. WINGHAM WINS LUCKNOW BATTLE The local boys played their return game in Lucknow on 'Thursday last, and whether you would call it a hock- ey match or a prize fight, they won it. The Lucknow boys were out to win, and in this we sympathize with them, for during the entire playing season they have been oil the short end of every score. 13111 Reid, their veteran goal tender was guardian of the nets and put up a good game, and at one time Lucknow was leading by 3-0, but were unable to hold this leadand lost out 5-3. The spectators of the game were somewhat troublesome anti at timcs. crowded out con the ice, a condition that the youthful referee from Kin- cardine bad little control over. With the Lucknow players themselves, the local boys have little fault to f1n4, W. McDonald of Kincardine wae referee, svhich we are inclined to be lieve, was his first league game to referee, The choice of referee Was made by Dr. Marcus, President of thy Northern League, and also a resident of Kincardine, and as the result of this* game was of vital importance to his home town it doesn't in mit poin ion look altogether a square deal As President :of the Northern Lea- gue, Mr. IViefetts should have, the hi- terest of that orgtotization it liettrel and sec that each teem is faildy d with. According to the rule the secretary of the leap tie is vide the referee, Surely it is ling to he a one -matt lea