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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance Times, 1931-04-30, Page 1ate • "dingle Copies Fiye Cents. ;: i.segate«, rr With Which is Amalgamated The; Corrie Vidette and Wroxeter News, esseesessesseessesseeseesseeeseseeeseeeeeeeess WINGHAM, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, APRIL 30th, 1931 FIRST VOTE PERIOD IN THE ADVANCE- TIMES CONTEST CLOSES MONDAY NIGHT ...Biggest and Best Vote Offer of Entire Campaign, Closes Monday Evening,. May 4th. Contestants Finding work of Securing New and Renewal Payments to Advance -Times Easier as Time Passes. Subscribers. and Friends Helping Their Favorites -- Every Candidate Will Win a Worth -While Cash Prize at Least Still Room for New Con- testants and It Is Not Too Late To Enter. Contestants Earn Most Votes on Subscriptions Turned in by Monday, May 4th: N— Subscribers and Friends of Contestants Should Help Their Favorite Now, The list of names and addresses o :•candidates nominated in THE AD VANCE-TIMES' big subscription ••contest appears in this issue. Read the list . over carefully, and if the name of your favorite candidate is not there make sure that it is sent in before the first period comes to a close next Monday night, May 4th. Many popular ladies (married and Single) and young men have already made their start, but there is still room. I for new candidates to enter in certain sections of THE ADVANCE - TIMES' territory, and it is not too .late to 'enter. Every person who en- ters in THE ADVANCE -TIMES' ,big contest and becofnes active subscription getting will win some- thing, and it will be an easy matter for anyone to start in before the first -period closes next Monday night, :and turn in enough votes and sub- scriptions to be placed in a winning ,position for at least a substantial sash prize. .Make your spare time .win you some ready cash during the next few weeks. 'Subscriptions Count X.VIost This Week During. the remainder of this week, and up to midnight next Monday, .May 4th, subscriptions count most votes, that is, candidates will be •creditedwith the largest vote sched- ules for subscriptions turned in dur- ing the first vote period, and the first vote period comes to a close next .Monday night Don't forget that it will be the workers with the most votes on the closing day of the con- test that will win the choice of free .autos and the rest of the valuable cash prizes when the judges inake the final count of votes on the closing night of the contest, which is less than six weeks from to -day. Another important thing to remember is that all contestants who put forth .their best efforts in vote and .subscrip- -tion getting for THE ADVANCE - TIMES during the next few weeks 'will be given awards in cash if they fail to win. one of the grand prizes offered. Popular List of Workers Read over the following list of con- testants who have already enrolled in THE ADVANCE -TIMES' con- test, and if your section is not re- presented by an. active worker, make sure that it is before the close of the first vote period next Monday night. Don't wait any longer—make your start this week. Telephone the Cam- paign Manager of THE ADVANCE - TIMES for receipt books and lists softhe old subscribers so that you can get started at once. You are sure of winning something for : the sub- scriptions which you collect in THE .ADVANCE -TIMES' contest and ev- ery, worker, large or small, will be paid by cheque on the closing day of the contest for the work they do. The list of active contestants in THE ADVANCE -TIMES' contest up to noon Wednesday is as follows:. - f Abram, Mrs, M,, Gorrie, Ont. - Beattie, Mr. Geo., Wingham, Ont. Beecroft,Mrs. J, D., R,R. 3,Wing- ham, Ont. Corrigan, Miss Ruth, R.R. 1, Wroxeter. Dane, Miss Elva, R.R. 1, Wroxeter, Ont. - Gillespie, Miss Alice, Blyth, Ont. Kitchen, Miss Reita, R.R. 1, Blue - vale, Ont. Mullin, Mr. Cecil G., R.R. 2, Luck - now, Ont. Pocock, Mrs. Walter, Belgrave, Ont. Swanson, Miss Eva, Wingham, Ont, Weir, Miss Blanche, R.R. 1, Wrox- eter, Ont. Calvin Anniversary Service Anniversary services will be held in Calvin Presbyterian Church, East Wawarrosh, on Sunday, June 7th. Service will be conducted by Rev. W. M. Kannawin, D.D., of Toronto. Now for House Furnishings See the New "frilly" Curtains, Floor Coverings, Draperies, Wabasso Iieddings and Shamrock Linens. The finest we have yet shown. King Bros. Building Tennis Court J. W. McKibbon is beautifying his vacant lot, adjacent to his residence, by putting in a tennis court. This will be a cinder court and great pains are being taken to ensure a satisfac- tory court. Fergus Sues County Members of Wellington County Council received notice last week that the village of Fergus had entered ac- tion to recover $12,51153 from the county. The suit is in connection with rebates the village contends it is entitled to for county road rates paid the county in the years from 1926 to 1930, inclusive. A committee was appointed by the Council to ,pre- pare a defense or reacts a settlement in connection with the action. Maitland Presbyterial Annual The 17th annual meeting of the Maitland Presbyterial Society of the W. M. S. of the Presbyterian Church in Canada, will be held on Tuesday, May 12th, in Ethel Presbyterian Church. Sessions will be held in the morning at 10 a.m., in the afternoon at 2 pen., and in the evening at 7,30 p.m. A Lull executive board meeting will be convened at 1 p.m., at which Miss Laura Pelton, Field secretary, willhold a conference. The presi- dents of the Young Women's Auxil- iaries, Mission Bands and . Girl's Groups are expected to attend this conference.. Mrs. George W. Mac- Kay, of Formosa, will be theguest speaker at afternoon and evening ses- sions. INFORMATION COUPON Prize Campaign Department Headquarters The Wingham Advance -Times Telephone; 66, Wingham 11 GENTLEMEN: Kindly send me receipt books for taking subscriptions to THE ADTANCE-TIMES and full details relative to the choice of 0 Free Attees offered and Cash Awards to be made in the great profit- 0 sharing campaign; 0 riMY N.A,ME IS ... »M--,... ADDRESS .. „» , .. ,»..,.. ,-„ » 2 PHONE NO. «...»:,..: ...._. . ST. NO. if 0 0 Q Candidates should enroll their ,names now and get started at once: Send for receipt books now and get the early start. Be one Of the big winners, 100,000 Free Votes given with, the nomination for each new snennber whoa entering.. A PRIZE FOR EVERY ACTIVE WORKER THERE WILL BE NO LOSERS ll bg 0 a.. INDUCTION SERVICE HELD AT 'BRUSSELS Melville Presbyterian Church, in Brussels, was filled; on Tuesday ev- ening of last week, when the Presby- tery of Maitland inducted Rev, Mr. Moore . of Windsor as minister of Melville church. Rev. Kenneth Mac- Lean of Wingham, who has been In- terim Moderator during the vacancy caused by the removal of Rev. F. G, Fowler' to Vancouver, narrated the steps leading to the call. Rev. J. Pollock, moderator of the Maitland Presbytery, conducted the Induction service. Rev. Mr. Burgess of Kinloss, conducted the divine ser vice while Rev, T. D. McCullough of Kincardine, moderator of the Hamil- ton and London. Synod, _addressed the minister and Rev. R. S, Williams of Cranbrook, addressed the congre- gation. Before the service closed Rev. K. MacLean was called to the front of the church and Duncan McDonald, cleric of the Session, read a fitting address, while James McFadzean, el- der, made the presentation on behalf of Melville congregation to Rev. K. MacLean. Following the service a reception was held for the new minister and Mrs. Moore and the congregation and citizens were able to meet thein and welcome them to Brussels. The ladies of the congregation served a tasty lunch in the Sunday chool room after which Rev. K. MacLean called on Rev. A. W. Bar- er, who brought greetings from the United Church. Rev. Mr. Moore made a short ad- dress and Rev. Mr. McPherson of Listowel, also addressed the gather - ng. Mr. McPherson's old church in Westminster, B.C.; is the church where Rev. Mr. Wishart, a former astor of Melville church, is going o be minister next month. Rev. William Moore is a native of Eastern Ontario, having been born n Pakenham and lived practically all f his early life in the town of Carle - on Place, Lanark County. For the last four years Mr. Moore was in charge of Knox Church, in tiVindsor, to which charge he was ailed, though he did not preach for call on the basis of the work he ccomplished during the five years s pastor of St. Andrew's Church, inherstburg. s k p t i 0 t c a a a A Sale of colorfast House Dresses, now only 89c at Isard's. WINGHAM Y. P. ARE GUESTS AT LUCKNOW The Guild meeting on Monday ev- ening was well attended when the Lucknow Guildites had as their guests the Young People's Society of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Wingham, who brought with them a program of unusual talent and var- iety. The chair wasoccupied by the president, Cameron MacDonald, who following the usual opening exercises expressed on behalf of the society, a hearty welcome to the guests of the evening. Prayer was offered by Rev. Mr. MacLeod. An interesting feature which was greatly appreciated by members was the presentation of a splendid type of play entitled "Missionary Arith- metic," composed of recitals, music and song, each contributing its part to express the value and purpose of this particular sketch. The principal theme revealed the, double -fold pleasure gained by sac- rificing even a small part of our goods to share it with our fellowmen. During the presentation there was a vocal quartette, also two vocal solos, a vocal duct, "In a . Garden," by John McKibben and Alvitt 1 -lain - mond, and a piano solo by Miss Kate King. A vocal solo rendered by Miss V, Sheriff was also greatly enjoyed. A short address on '.'Courtesy" giv- en by Rev, 'Mr. 'MacLean and a short address by Rev. C. H. MacDonald were well. received, A vote of thanks: to the Guild was then moved' by Mr. Hill, who also took this opportunity of extending to the Lucknow Guild an invitation to join the Wingham society at a social evening in the near future, which was accepted. The proposed date is May 4th, Refreshments were served by the social and literary committees in charge after which the National Ani - them was sung and the meeting was brought to a successful close, gym• ».......o...,.a. h Subscriptions $2.011 Per )42r,. ar;,, ;FOWLERS HOLD 'ANNUAL MEETING The annual meeting of the Wing - ham Lawn Bowling Club was held on. Wednesday evening in the Curl - ere' Club rooms, and the following officers were elected for the ensuing year. Hon. Pres.—D. Rae. President—A. Taylor. Vice-President—J. M. Graham. Secy-Treas.-J. A. Wilson:', Executive Committee—J, Gilmour, J. M. Graham and a Williams: Grounds Committee—D, Rae, D, B. Porter and W. A. Miller, Membership Committee—A, M. Crawford, 0. Thompson, W. A. Mill- er and E. Harrison. Tournament Committee --E. R. Harrison, C. B. Armitage, J. B. Ma- son, G. A. Williams and D. Geddes. Entertainment Committee -A. M. Crawford, H. C. MacLean, D. Rae, and R. A. Currie. Auditors—C.P. Smith and A. M. Bishop. The treasurer's report showed that the Club had finished the season last year with a small balance instead of a deficit as in former years, At a former meeting of the club it was decided to enter the Provincial Competition which is divided into districts, but recommended that in- stead of being grouped with the clubs of Bruce County that they be allow- ed to play in their own county. LOCAL .AND PERSONAL Simplicity "easy cut patterns" 15c at Isard's. Look for T. Field & Co. Meat Spe- cials on page 4. Mr. Wrn. Brawley, of Toronto Uni- versity, has returned homes Manufacturer's clearance of Dress Shirts, value up to $1,50, sale 98c. The office of Dr. A. W. Irwin will be closed from May 2nd to May 6th inclusive. Mrs. J. Ritchie- hes returned from Buenos Aires and Reo De Janeiro, South America. Messrs. Wm. Henderson and Mor- ris Christie have returned home from Queen's University at Kingston. Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Lloyd are ex- pected to return this week from spending the winter in California. Lyceum Theatre, Thursday, Fri- day, Saturday, "The Adventures of Torn Sawyer" by Mark Twain. "Huck Finn and Tom Sawyer swears they will keep mum about this and they wish they may drop down dead in their tracks if they ever tell and rot." Women's Auxiliary Meeting The regular meeting of the Wo - meets Auxiliary to the General Hos- pital will be held in the Council Chamber on Monday, May 4th, at 3.45 p.m. Masonic Officers Visit Teeswater Dr. Bruce, District Deputy of Hur- on, paid his official visit to Teeswat- er Lodge A.F. & A.M. The degree work was highly praised by the Grand Lodge officers. A banquet was served in the lodge room to over 100 ithetnbers 'of the craft. Speeches were given by Teeswater, Wingham and Kincardine members. Walton Cattle Buyer Expires Suddenly John Watt, a well-known and high- ly esteemed resident of Walton, died Saturday, following a sudden heart attack. Deceased who was a cattle buyer, had been a resident of Walton locality practically all his life. He was le his 58th year and is survived byhie s widow. The he funeral was held on Monday afternoon under the aus- pices of the Masonic Order, inter - merit being made iti 13russels cem- etery. A certain old lady was so concern- ed about one of the villagers who was unable to read, that she persuad- ed the village schoolmaster to give hirne some lessons. Some time later she met the villager and said to him: "Well, George, I suppose you are now able to rend the Bible fairly easily?" "Lor, ,bless you mum," he replied, "I was out of the )3ibire anci into the football news over a, week ago." J PUBLIC SCHOOL PUPILS PRESENT AN EXCELLENT PROGRAM IN TOWN HALL To say that the school concert, playlet entitled "Day Before Yester staged by the local school; pupils, on day?' Evelyn Patterson and Wealtha Thursday and Friday evenings, was Henderson were the leading char - a success, could not convey to the asters: To them, group by group, in readers the achievement attained by turn brought scenes of pre -historic the students (under the direction of people, Greeks, Jesters, Puritans and Prof, Anderton, assisted by the Indians, illustrating the development members of the local staff).. of growth of civilization up to the present day: Each , of them were suitably costumed in . their native dress. Rounding out this drama two dances, the Minuet and the Reel, brought the play to .a rousing com- pletion. During the concert Mr: R. H. Lloyd addressed the audiences show- ing the progressive character of the Board in introducing music in the school and pointing out the advant- ages of such a course to the develop- ment of child life: The interest and attendance mani- fested upon both nights bespeak the month, reception given to the school's init- Mr. Booth here outlined the major ial performance along this line. The opening number was portray- ed by members of the Primary room. These juvenile actors dressed as white bunnies, gave demonstrations of many action songs. At this point Master Kenneth Crawford delighted the audiences with a clever exhibition of the waltz clog and later danced the Highland Fling. Following this a pageant of the months of the year was staged by some sixty gaily and appropriate- ly dressed characters, each group de- picting the scenes of month by PREMIUMS TO BE DISTRIBUTED The Horticultural Premiums will be distributed this week. If your canvasser has. not called and you have not yet enrolled as a member you may still do so and secure your option of the following premiums, free: 2 Hybrid Tea Roses, red and yel- low. Gen McArthur and Souvenir de Claudius Pernet. 4 Spirea Van Houttei 5 Phlox, assorted colors. 12 Tuberous Begonias. Local Firm Gets Large Order The Wingham Glove Works has been successful in securing a very large order, and it is anticipated that all hands will now be on full time throughout the year. Milady's Fashions May arrivals of Millinery, Spring Coats and Dresses, Avon Knit Goods, Kayser Hosiery and Gloves; and Nemo Foundation Garments, are here for your choosing. King Bros. First Holiday Next Week Commencing next Wednesday, May 6th, the Wingham merchants will close their stores at 12.15, and will observe the , Wednesday half holiday until the end of October, with exception of weeks in which public holidays are observed. Business in Force Exceeds Half Billion The monthly statement of the Mu- tual Life Assurance Company of Canada shows that at the end of March business in force exceeds $501,000,000. A comparison of the returns of the first quarter of 1931 with those of 1930 reveals that new paid business is being maintained at practically last year's level, and that net lapses are slightly less this year than for the same period of 1930. There is also a noticeable drop in the rate of mortality of the Com- pany. MUSICAL SERVICE ENJOYED SUNDAY The evening service of the United Church on Sunday was somewhat out of the ordinary, and took the form of a musical service. The subject of Rev. Davison's remarks was "The Value of Music" and the numbers rendered by the members o fthe choir were, anthem by the choir"But All Them that Trust in Thee, Rejoice," and "By Babylon's Wave" by Gots- nod; solo "Spirit Divine" by Mrs. J. M. McKay; duet, "Rock of Ages," by Mrs. H. J. Jobb and Miss Jean "Chris- tie; quartette, "Tell of Love," by Mrs, J. M. McKay, Miss Jean Christie, Mr. T. H. Gibson, Mr. G W. Buchanan; double duet "Raise Me Jesus," by Misses Thelma Gibson, Lillian Peter - man, Celeste Carr, Jean Mitchell; a trio, "Saviour to Thy Dear Name," by Mrs, H. J. Jobb, Mrs, J. M. Mc- Kay and Miss Jean Christie. The attendance was not as large as was expected, dile to the stortny weather, but the program was great- ly enjoyed by all those present. The choir, which was composed of forty- one voices, was assisted by Mrs, P1. . Joblt and Mr. C. B. Armitage. BLYTH MAN GETS SIX-MONTH TERM ridayIn police court at Goderich on Fri- day, , Magistrate C. W. Reid sentenc- ed William Nesbitt, of Blyth, to serve six months in the Ontario reforma- tory and two months in the local jail, the sentences to run concurrent- ly. Nesbitt was arraigned on two charges. One was for the theft of. flax seed from James Cutt's ware- house at Blyth and the other for tak- ing Cutt's motor car out of the gar- age without the consent of the owner. Nesbitt was a former employee of Mr. Cutt. The flax seed theft occur- red several weeks ago and Nesbitt was on bail when about a week ago he took the car and ran it into the ditch near Goderich, the car being badly wrecked. Drinking of wine was blamed for Nesbitt's downfall, and his liquor permit. was confiscated. Frank Don- nelly, of Goderich;' was counsel for the prisoner. King's Men's Furnishings Forsyth Shirts, Spring Neckwear, and Socks, Vogue Hats, New Under- wear and the Smartest. Top Coats and Suits, are here in splendid array. King Bros. To Complete Organization A final meeting will be held in the Council Chamber at 8 o'clock on Fri- day evening, to complete the organi- zation of a branch of the Canadian Legion. Sale of Women's Wear Big Bargains in Spring Coats, now $9.00. Girls' Coats 'at $4.98, and Children's Coats at $2.98. Holeproof $1.50 Silk Stockings 79t. Watson's $1.25 Vests and Bloomers 59c. King Bros. No Change In C.P.R, Time With the taking off of the morn ing and evening C.P.R. trains it was expected that a change in the time of arrival of the noon and afternoon trains might be made, but no change occurred, and they arrive at the same hours, 12.50 from Toronto, and 2.52 from Teeswater, Mrs. W. B. Brawley Improving The private car of Mr. McKellop, Supt. of this division of the C.P.R., was very generously put at the serv- ice of Mr. Brawley on Monday, to bring Mrs. Brawley from Toronto, following an operation for goitre, We are pleased to report that Mrs. Braw- ley is showing a slight improvement, Customs Receipts Down A. decrease in the customs and ex- cise receipts for the fiscal year end- ing March 31st at the port of God- erich and outports of Kincardine, S outhampton, Clinton, Wingham and Seaforth is recorded. The customs returns for the past twelve menthe were $89,757, as compared with $188,- 201 $138;201 for the same period a year pre- vious. The excise returns for ,these respective years were $45,970 and $83,192. This .does not mean, 'how- ever, that the transactions on which the sales tax is paid Show a decrease. Rather tiie contrary; for the tax for the fiscal year 1929-30 was at the rate of two per :cent., while for elev- en months of the fiscal year ending March 31st, 1981, the rate was only one per cent, BLI.JEVALE LITERARY FINAL MEETINO The last meeting of the Biuevale Literar'y Society was held in the For- esters' Hail on Wednesday evening- last, veninglast, and dispite the fact of farmers being in the midst of seeding opera- tions, there was the usual good at- tendance, and the program was up to the standard. The Moffatt orchestra of Wingham supplied the music, and Miss Proctee of. Brussels, delighted the audience with two vocal solos which were heartily encored. Mrs. Wm. King of Brussels rendered two piano solos, which reminded many of a former literary society, when Mrs. King, (then Miss Lillian McCall) was a 'val- ued member on the musical .commit - The debate, "Resolved that the Canadian farmer is of more import- ance than the Canadian manufactur- er" was next on the list. The affirm- ative was take by C. J. Higgins and; Jas. McTavish, while the negative was upheld by Reeve W. J. Hender- son and Addison Fraser, Some good points were brought out on both sid- es. The judges, Roy Turvey, Walter Smillie and Gordon Mundell, decided infavor of the affirmative. The balance of the program con- sisted of a good dialogue from Kir- ton's shcool section, reading and a mixed quartette. The chair was occupied by the Vice -President, Chas: Johnston, who thanked all who had assisted with the programs, and in closing asked all present to become members next year and make the society "bigger and 1).*"..." than ever, Lights Out Sunday Evening The town was in darkness on Sun- day evening for almost an hour, when the power had to be shut off' while a broken limb which had fallen across the wires at the corner of John and Minnie streets was re- moved. W. M. S. Meeting The regular meeting of the United Church Women's Missionary Society will be held next Tuesday afternoon,. May 5th, in the Sunday School room at 3 o'clock. Will as many, as can conveniently do so, come out and help make the meeting a success. A good program under the leadership of Mrs. Tyndall and her group, is promised. Ontario Business Revival Campaign The first week in July is being sel- ected by most of the counties in On- tario as homecoming week in con- nection with the Ontario Business Revival Campaign. The plan which. is being carried out by the promot- ers of the campaign is to enlarge on the old time town reunion, making it a county reunion. The manager of the campaign is A. H. Wilford, a:_ former resident of town. WEATHER TAKES DECIDED TURN A week ago the people were com- plaining of the extreme heatand dry weather, but on Wednesday a heavy rain fell and continued throughout the remainder of the week, and grad. - natty turning colder until Sunday the ground was covered with a blanket of snow, To the many farmers who were in the midst of seeding this is an incon- venience, but before the rain .: the ground was hard and, difficult to 'work ' Whether or not growth is impeded will depend on the .weather of the next few ,days. The probabilities are that it will be warmer, and if so the rain and snow will prove beneficial, but should it tura cold, it will be hard to determine the result. NOTICE TO ADVERTISERS ba Owing to the weekly half - 'holiday commencing `,Vednes- day, May Pith, all copy for ad- vertisements must be in our of- 0 flee by noon on Monday of Iti each week. If the advertisers 0 fail to co-operate with us in this we will be unable to parti- cipate in the holiday.