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The Wingham Advance Times, 1931-12-17, Page 1le Copies 'Five Cents. With Which is Amalgamated The Gorrie Vidette and Wroxeter News. :IN THE LAND OF BELGRAVE L.O.L. Y CU THE ASSSINIBOINE WINS CO_ UNT Ever Since. Dan McCowan visited Win.ghaun lastDecember when he e an illustrated lecture on "The a and Fauna of the I?ock'iEs ry`r=`se who heard him have been look- -aro forward to the time when they •should again have that pleasure, On Friday evening, Dec,; lith, the Coun- file Chamber was filled. ,with 'Canadian Club members and their friends, 4n -he occasion of Mr. McCowan's sec- ^+gags visit to Wingham. His talk, "In the Land, of the As- :suuboane" and the accompanying n set ,-of slides, possessed all the charm and interest of those of last year, Mr. AlleCowan, who is know as "The Nat - ruralist of the Rockies", has spent the -Nast twenty-five years in and around Mardi; and is thoroughly familiar with the plant, bird and animal life, as well as with the beauty spots of ;that region: Like many other twren- ieth: century hunters, he hunts with :a camera, and the pictures which _il- lustrate his lectures are the spoils of -these expeditions. The combination of "a delightful sense of humor, a re- caararka'ble gift for painting word-pic- ures which equal the slides in clear- s and beauty, and a simple rover- ,ence, for the wonders of Nature that •seraeh.ow communicates „itself to his ','hearers, in a measure accounts for his :popularity as a lecturer,. With his first group of pictures, :Mr- McCowan outlined briefly the tribal characteristics and a little of lute history of the Assiniboine or :Stony Indians, and told several very interesting stories of their customs :and mode of life. Into this distinctly fndian, setting, he brought the other boriginc:s of that part of the coun- 'ttry, the plants, birds and animals, As -"the_ pictures were cast 'upon the -Screen, he pointed out curious and interesting facts concerning the hab- its and the adaptability of each of ,these to its surroundings—facts not rgenerally known, except to the stn rent of natural history, Mr. McCow- •n eaiso showed several views of the t[tntains near Banff, and of the eine y lovely little lakes set like ] ew- els among them. Everyone present -was impressed- anew with the beauty end grandeur of our great Canadian ocicits.- "•' solo, "Loch Lomond," by Mrs. Ki at seemed a` very fitting g •:climair to the evening's entertainment. ontest, Settled 'Satisfactorily On Monday afternoon a satisfact- «•ory agreement was reached in re ,•gards to the subscription contest held in June of this year. 1.931 Council Still Holds. Office With a.number, of the citizens uns -.employed some doubt. has ari.scn. in 'their minds as to who to apply toy t or assistance, and in regard to this -are have been asked to announce that the 1931 council holds office until the. anew members take pffice on January dtio 1932. ANNUAL MEETING OF'MISSION CIRCLE The annual meeting of the Victory omission Circle, of the United Church. 'was held at the church parlors on 'Tuesday evening. The meeting was ihe•eharge:of Mrs, „Arthur Field, and to intheenin hymn Miss P. flow g opening y obits and Mrs, G. W. Howson offer .,ed prayer. A devotional talk was giv-. ,en by •Miss Cora Gannett. The gat!- eating was favored with an instrumen- itai by Miss Tena Reid, which was every meth appreciated. The topic for pl p Aire evening; on "Tine Christmas Car - eel," was very interesting; and was given by Miss Marion Simpson, who ad spent a great deal of time in pre- , rara;:tion, This completed the pr'og- mail of the evening and the election sof officers followed .for the ensuing' year: Hon, President -Mrs, S. .Davison.. President—Mrs. J, McMichael, :1st �vtce-Pres,-Miss B. Bennett. *rrljnd' vice-Pres,—Miss 5. Murray. i -Pres: Mrs. 0. Habkirk. v ce J 'Treasurer—Miss Minnie Barber. Secretary -Mrs. G. W. Howson, Con-Sec,—Miss I3, Joynt, Si.b, Christian Stewardship—Miss is Johns. Strangers' Sec.—Mrs.. C. W, Lloyd.. Temperance Sec.—Mrs. A. field. Pianist—Mrs. W. Pinch. Missionary Monthly See,—Miss M, Simpson. 1 The meeting c geed with the :Wes teatlr 'benediction, The .13elgrave L.O.L. held its 1)e- cember meeting on, Wednesday, Dec, 9th, with a good attendance. As 13elgrave lodge had a team en- tered in the contest for degree work, several officers of the North Huron Lodge were present, judged the work put on by the degree "beam and an- nounced that Belgrave team were the winners of the cup again this year, making the second time they have won it, The election of officers was held and the following are .the officers for the coming year: W, M,, G. Johnson; D,M., Chas. Keating; Chaplain, W. Irwin; rec. sec,, S. McBurney; fin - sec,, Jack Taylor; areas,, W. Bridges; 1st lecturer, C. R Coultes; 2nd lett- urer, W. Mason; D. of C., D. Cham- ney; . committee, H. Irwin, W. Mc- Murray, J. F. McCallum, P. W. Scott, A. -Gower; ty]ers, Ted: Gower, Albert Maddocks. Mouth Organs, a complete line of Violin, Banjo and Guitar strings and fittings, Victor records and also the newest and most popular of sheet music and' music books may be had at the .Radio & Electric Shop. Error in Turnberry Case Two weeks ago we reported that Mr. Edgar, engineer, had sued the Township of Turnberry reit $165.25, This was in error, he sired for $90,00, and his itemized account amounted to $160.25. The judge audited the state- ment and allowed $113,255, Steals Rim and Tire When Mr. J•as. „Gilmour went to his garage on Monday morning he found that some person had entered it the previous., evening and had tak- en his spare tire and rim from his car. The tliief may have thought that with Mr. Gilmour being elected Coun- cillor for next year, that with the "large" salary attached he would be in at better, positieeteghan he to. put clrase"•a new one. Christmas Groceries at ,King's 20 lb. Bag Sugar $1.19; Choice Dates, 2 lbs. for 17c; Seedless Rais- ins, 2 lbs. for 29c; McLaren's jelly Powders, 4 for 23c; Large Jar, Or- ange Marmalade 29c; 5 ib. Pail Clov- er Honey 39c1 60c Black Tea, per lb. 39c; Fancy Cookies, per lb. 25c; Shelled Walnuts; Per Ib, 49c; Crept Toilet Paper, 6 for 19c; Kellogg's Corn Flakes, 3. for 29c;` Fresh Better, New Laid Eggs,. King Bros. LOCAL AND PERSONAL Miss Louise White .of Gorrie, visit- ed friends in town pre day last week. Miss Irene Sutton has returned home after spending the past month in London. • Mr. George Mines .of Akron, Ohio, is spending a week visiting in " Wing - ham and vicinity. Mr. and Mrs, A. G. Smith of Tor- onto, renewed old acquaintances in town on Monday. Slippers are especially: favored this year as gifts. Rig assortment at Greer's Shoe Stone. Mr. Charles French, of London, visited at the home of Mr, end Mrs. Chas: Sutton on Monday. Don't forget the Christmas Con- cert in Currie's School (S. S. No. 9) next Friday evening, Dec:: 181h. Hammond Electric Clocks rue!: new and useful pi•esetits• for Meese '1'lte Radio Electric Shop carry them, Mrs. M. Beckwith left for Toronto on Friday, where she will visit with her daughter, Mrs. H. Campbell, for a few weeks, ' Wouldn't Mother enjoy a pair of our comfortable Felt House Slipp- ers? i- 11 ers? Remember her at Christrnas.— Greer's Shoe Store. Here's a tip from the Radio and Electric Shop, This Christmas give a useful gift. You men get your wife something that, she wilt benefit from the year round, such as a new Dover - maid Iron (lifetime guaranteed),. or a :Premier Vacutim Cleaner and floor polisher combined, or a Toaster, or the NeW Renfrew; Electric Heater, Other suggestions might include a DeForest Crosley or StrombergCarl- son radio which is a lifetime pleasure or you May treed , a new Electric Washer. Any of these items will mean a real pleasure to your wife and she Will remember and enjoy them long 'after Christmas is forgotten. See the windo;'ty display at the Radio Elec- tric Shop in, the,, Field Block, WINGHAM, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 17th, 1931 Subscriptions 82,00' Per COMMUNITY XMAS (SHORT SESSIO1 TREE AND CONCERT , BY TOWN COUNCIL Jli. Community Christmas :tee A special meetingr of Winglrani. Town Council was .held Tuesday ev- ening- at 8 o'clock. All members were present except Coun. Davidson. His Worship Mayor Fells was in the chair. The minutes of last meeting were read and approved. The Finance Committee reported a number of accounts properly certified and recommended payment. Moved by Coun. Elliott, seconded by Coun. McGillivray, that the report of the Finance Committee be adopted as read. Carried. Coun. Wilkinson reported for the Fire Committee that the three refills were on hand for the fire department masks, Mayor Fells reported that work was progressing satisfactorily on the storm sewer. All catch basin covers were now on hand. Also the, snow plough had been repaired. By -Law Na. 1028 to provide for the holding of tlae first meeting of the Council for the year 1932, was read three times. The first meeting to be held on Monday, January 4th, 1932, at 11. o'clock' in the forenoon. Moved by Coun. Wilkinson, sec- onded by Coun. Tipling, that By-law No. 1028 be passed as read. 'Carried. The report of The Medical Officer of Health for the year 1931 was read. The meeting then adjourned. and Concert has found a large place among the annual events ,of the life of the town and district. For several years Santa Claus was niet at the •C.N.R, on the arrival of the London' evening train and "Jin- gle Bells" rang merrily as he proceed- ed down main .street to the Bank of Commerce corner where beside a gaily lighted tree he dispensed bags' of goodies to all and sundry of the childrren who swarmed about his sleigh and all but swamped the mer- ry old fellow. It seems as if he felt that some of thn'smaller ones were being missed and some of the larger ones were get- ting more than their share, for, last year he got after Herb Campbell and Alf. Posliff to get the Chamber of C mmerce to hold a Christmas, Con• - cert in the Town Hall and he. would conic there and because the lights were brighter he would not miss any. of the little ones. So when he arrived he said to Mr. Posliff, (he must know lum very well) "Now Alf., you just line these fellows up like you do at. school." Then he got two or three to help and everybody was well serv- ed, none getting too much or too lit- tle and even the "Tiny Tiers" were carried by father or mother in the line-up and Santa Claus seemed very glad to see them, for he patted their heads and said "Merry Christmas" so cheerily, that you could hear hirer all over the hall. He was so pleased with the concert and the way the children behaved themselves that he said "now boys, do it just the same next year,' and I'll be here again!" So Herb. has been hard at work making all 'the ne- cessary arrangements, several com- mittees are willingly helping and the !'Community Christmas Tree and Con- cert is an assured success. And, -what a splendid arrangement lit is too! What joy is brings to the kiddies and how eagerly they await the arrival of this popular old"saint.. How happy the parents" are to see their childrenjoyful and what a gladsome occasion it is altogether! And isn't it just splendid that cver - one can share in the spirit of it all. Not only is everyone welcome at the Hall whether they have children or eote but everyone can give to the Fund that makes this great, gladsome community event possible, It is won- derful that everyone; no matter what their means, can leave their contri- bution at either of the local banks and feel that they too, are having a part in bringing joy to the occasion. Last year Santa. Claus had slightly over Three Hundred Dollars placed at his disposal through this fund. Al- ready considerable has been subscrib- ed this year. Let everybody who is able seize the opportunity to share in the joy of Christmas by giving to this community fund. It is the hope of the committee that sufficient will be received to provide several ham- pers for the !tomes• that Santa Claus will find it difficult to reach this year: Play Badminton. at Clinton A number of the members of the United Church Badminton Club mot- ortd to Clinton on Tuesday evening and .took part in a friendly competi- tion. with the Clinton Cliib, The hon - oro were evenly divided. .After the play those present were: taken to Dr. Gatidier's home where luiich was ser• - i ed. Mr. W., H. French in e few words, thanked Dr: and Mrs. Gaudier as well as the club for their hospital- ity and: extended an invitation for a return visit to Wingham in the near ftttin•e if at all possible. TWO TEAMS IN NORTHERN LEAGUE A meeting was held on Wednesday. evening of last week to discuss the hockey •situation for this winter with a fairly large nurber present. The following officers were- appointed: President—Dean Scott. • lst vice Pres.—W. 1'. Cruikshank, 2nd vice Pres.—B. Browne. Secy-Treas,—F. O. Preston. Committee—M. Johnson, W.. H. Gurney, A. Lockridge, .G, L. Baker and K. Somers. The committee were to. investigate as to_ suitabl,, groupings in either the Northern League or the C.H.A., Sin- ce then we understand- the both jun- and Senior teams have been en- tered in the Northern. The juniors are grouped with Kincardine, Ripley. and Listowel, the seniors with. Luck - now and Teeswater. DeForestCrosley radio announces that on January 1 the price.- of the "B'allad" model which is now $99.50 will be raised to $109.50. See and hear this console model that has pro- ven the big seller at the Radio & Electric Shop. Get it while it is only $99,50. TURNBERRY MAN WANDERS TO GUELPH Believed to have been a victim of amnesia, a man who has been identif- ied as Frederick G. Williams, of Low- er Wingham, is being cared for by police at Guelph pending further in- structions. Williams, who is aged, is unable to remember his whereabouts for the past few days. He recalls leaving his home to post a better in Wingham, but it was not until he was within the city limits of Guelph that he realized he was away from the town. Police are of the opinion that he covered the ,entire distance from Wingham , m t \� 1 attt to Gue t on foot,ashe 1 t:! � was very tired and worn out when he appeared at the police station•for shelter, The Township of Turnberry have been investigating the ease, but as yet nothing has been done. UNITED CHURCH PASTOR RESIGNS At a recent Board meeting of the Wingharn United Church, Rev. Sid- ney Davison, pastor for his fifth term, tendered his resignation, te take ef- feet next June. The following resolution was pass- ed at a meeting: of the Oficial. Board of the United Church on December 4th, Rev. Sidney Davison, Wingham, Dear Pastor: The members of the official board of the Wingham United Church have. accepted with regret your resignation to take effect next June: We desire to place on record the very high es- teem in which you are held by every Rev. Sidney Davison. member of the Board, and by all the members and adherents of this coii- g;regation. We deeply appreciate the very faithful, conscientious service ywou have rendered, both in the pulpit and lit your pastoral visiting to those who carne under your care; and es > ecial- ly to the _sick and infirm you have been very attentive in your ministra- tions. During your pastorate of five years, the various members of the three uniting churches have been brought together into real bonds of Christian union, " and the Wingham congregation is in a most satisfactory condition in every department of re- ligious work. The membership has been maintained, and the ordinary finances have been well supported in a tirne of unusual depression. In ad- dition, an extraordinary expenditure has been undertaken for new organ, pulpit, choir -loft and Sunday School ball -at a cost of $21,000.00, nearly all Mif which has been paid. You may rest assur"aed that you will carry with you the goodwill and best wishes of the entire United Church in Wingham. Signed on behalf of the Official Board of the Wingham United Church. R. C. Redmond. F. R. Howson. W. H, French. DEER SEEN NEAR HOME IN MORRIS A large specimen of a reindeer was seen last Sunday morning near the farmhouse of Mr. Wm. Findlater. The deer carne up the lane and leaped over a gate near the house. It seemed very quiet and unafraid, Der are becoming very numerous and several have been seen in this district recently. •S PPrw�.�iF� k .r 't�f c2 7tio 4timJ Community Christmas Tree and Concert Fund Subscribe Now ! Help Provide a Bag of Goodies for Every Child A Christmas Concert :for Everybody, TOWN HALL, WINGHAM DECEMBER 23rd, 7.30 .m: No Admission e. Charge. Everybody Welcome. a Expenses to be defrayed ed b ublic donations. Subscriptions received at both local Banks. Be as generous as you can. It is the spirit of Christmas: l •o•, Auspices of the Chamber of Commerce, H. Campbell, Chairman in cllai c. The" Chaniber o Co irlerce is grateful to The Advance -Ti donation o. f reit g ores for the.d atr n £ this space, MEN LEAVE FOR NORTH, THURSDAY The following ten men to leave Wingham to work on the trans -Can- ada highway were chosen on Wed- nesday morning: H. Schneider, R,. Rogers, H. Aitchison, W. H. Maullin, j, Clarke, J. Finlay, A, Stokes and H. Groves. • A special coach will be attached to the regular morning train on Thurs- day (to -day) and these men along with those of Kincardine, Southamp- ton and Listowel will be taken to l3onheur in the Kenora district. The men are being taken from each of these towns with exception of South- ampton where a,quota of fifteen will be chosen, The Salvation Army will hold their annual sale of work on Saturday af- ternoon, Dec. 19th, at 2.30' pen. Plain and fancy sewing and homemade cooking. Tea will be served. Every- one welcome. Watch Windows for Specials We will discontinue advertising our weekly specials for the next few weeks, so watch window for specials. T. Field & Co. Special Broadcast Tune in Radio Station 10 B.P. on Thursday evening, Dec. 17th, from 8 to 9, and listen to the Scotch Comed- ian, sponsored by People's Florists. Christmas Concert Monday evening, December 21st, at eight o'clock, in Howick S. S. No. 1. Program of songs, dialogues, etc. Ad- mission 15c, children under 12, free. Moved Into New 'Offices Dr. Margaret C. Calder has moved into her new :offices in the building that was originally built and occup- ied by The 'hank of Commerce, four itc:ors south of the Post Office. Annual Sunday School Xmas Tree, and-.Efetn to nrnent..,...,._.. -.. . Will be held in the basement of Si:' Paul's Anglican Church, on Monday evening, December 21st The pro- pragmme will begin sharp at eight o'clock. There will be a silver col- lection. President of Med's. In the Alumni Bulletin of Western University, we notice that two stud- ent from Wingham are included in the list of officers of "Meds '35' " for 1981-32 W. A. McKibbon is the new president and W. 1'. McFadzean, a representative of the Merry Makers. Special C.N.R. Train On Thursday evening, December 24th, the Canadian National Railway will run a special train, Toronto to Kincardine, arriving in Winghar at 10.10 p.m. It is also intended to run a special Kincardine to. Toronto on Sunday afternoon, December 27th to lc -ave Wingham at 4,13 p.ni. Corning to Belmore on December 18th A Three Act Comedy -Drama., en- titled, Yirmie Yonson's Yob, will be presented by the young people of Delmore Presbyterian Stanley School in the Community Hall at Belmore on Friday evening, December 18th. A cast of all local talent includes, a ghost, a Swede, an Irish maid, a sec- retly married couple and an angry lather., Admission' 25 and 15 cents. Hospital Donation, Gratifying The collection of fruit which the Women's Aubiliary conducts every fall' for the Wingham General Hospi- tal, has been very gratifying. Besides large quantities of raw fruit and vege tables, there were contributed 380 jars of canned fruit and $1.75 in cash. A donation of 25 jars' was also re- etived from the Lucknow Club. The Aubiliary wishes to thank all who as- sisted in tiny way witlt these (lona- flees. Huron Old Boys The president and officers of the Huron Old Boys' Association of To- ronto have sent out invitations for the 82nd annital':At=Horne to be held on Friday evening, Jattuary 29th, at the Arcadian Court, Robert Simpson. Company, in Toronto. Itr addition to new and old time dancing there will be bridge and euchre during the even itig. Rotiiartelli's Orchestra will be fill attendance. Officers of the Associa- tion are: H. 13, Stowe, President; D, 1),• Wilson, Treasurer; and E. Bloody, secretary. ANNUAL MEETING ST, ANDREW'S W.M.S. The annualmeeting of the W. V, S. . of .St. Andrew's ler ssbytc:ri.<rti: Church was held on Wednesday af- ternoon, at three o'clock, with a splendid. attendance. The: president, Mrs, 1.1. McGee presiding. Reports' presented by the various secretaries: showed a very profitable .and inspir- ing year. The topic for tite afternoon: which was 'The Ukranian Work in Canada," and a very interesting sub- ject, was given by Mrs. 5, W. Mc- •I(ibbon, ` The election of officers for the corning year then took place; , Hon. Pres.—Mrs. K. MacLean. President—.Mrs, H. McGee. 1st vice -Pres, --.Mrs. A, E. Lloyd. 2nd vice -Pres. -Miss Anderson, Secretary—Miss R. Lewis, Treasurer• -Mrs, A, H. Fells, Glad Tidings—Mrs: W. S. Mitchell: Press Sec: -Mrs. Geo, Olver• Welcome, and Welfare—Mrs. J- Cur- rie and Mrs: W J .Henderson. Honte Helpers Sec, -Miss C. Mc- Burney and Mrs. H. Tucker, Literature and Library Sec,—Miss Clow. Supply Sec,—Mrs, John Porter- Pianist—Nits, K. MacLean. Mission Rand -Mrs. D. Rae, Miss 1. Lloyd and Miss A. Williamson. Mrs. (Rev.). K. MacLean thenin- stalled the officers after . which . the meeting was brought to a. close with prayer. LEBANON CHAPTER ELECTS OFFICERS The annualmeeting and election of` officers of Lebanon Chapter No. 84, R.A.M., was held on Tuesday even- ing arid- resulted as follows: I.P,Z,—Ex, Comp. 13, A. Hiseox. Z.—Ex Comp. R. C. Thompson. H.—Ex. Comp. Chas. Richardson. J.—Ex. Comp. Wm.. Hayes. Scribe E.—Rt. Ex. Comp. G. H. Scribe N. --Ex. Comp. H. F. Mc- Gee. Treas. Ex. Comp. j W. McKibbon.. P.S.—Comp. 1?. Pennington S. S,—Comp. E. Telker. J S.—Comp. H. Sherbondy, NI, 4th V.—V. Ex. Comp, G. W. Carr. M. 3rd V.—Comp. T. H. Gibson. M. 2nd V,—Comp. E. J. Nash. M. 1st V,—Comp. J. L. Stewart Outer Guard—V. Ex. Comp, 4 , Reid. Auditors— Ex. Comp, E. J. Nash,; Cornp. G. L. Ilracken.bury. Give the Boys and• Girls our nese cellent Slippers or Shoes, for Christe - mas. Nothing more sensible. Grecs Shoe Store , LADIES' GUILD HOLD ANNUAL BAZAAR The. annual Bazaar held under the auspices of The Ladies' • Guild of St. Paul's Anglican Chore% was held in the Council Chamber on Saturday af- ternoon, December 5th. The following ladies were Cony:m- ors, with their assistants, in the var- ious stalls: Candy Stall; Mrs. W. '1'. Rooth; Mrs, Harry Brown, Mrs, Spittal, Miss Doris Fells. Miscellaneous Articles: b:lrs, James Haugh; Mrs. Fred Fuller, Mrs. Lil- lian i.arnb. Apron Stall: Mrs, Thomas Fells, Mrs. _Tulin W. Smith, Mrs. E. Lewis, Mrs. S: Hutchinson, Towel Booth: Mrs. 1?. J. Nash; Mrs. George Allen, Mrs. A. Johnson, Home-made Baking ,Counter; Mrs. H. Mitchell, Mrs. George Caserrrore, Mrs. A. Porter, MI's. S. Piper. Country Store: Mrs. J. Weir; Mrs. George Day, Mrs, T,. Grain, Mrs. R. Jchnson, Post Offiee: Mrs..A. M. Bishop Mrs, F Armitage, Tea Room: Mrs, Win. Gray; Mrs. . C. R. Wikinson, Mrs. T. .I3arrons, Mrs. F. Preston, Mrs. C. Armitage, Mrs. W. R Dyer, Misses MaeCurdy^, Cashier•s for `Tea Room Mrs, Wrrr, Dawson, Mrs. Ivftirray Johnson, Tickets were sold on 'i Cushion, donated by Mie, A,. M, Bishop, and when the drawing was made; Mrs.. John Lockridge was found to be the holder of the lucky ticket. The President of the Ladies' Guilci, Mrs. Fred Johnson, and the members wish to sincerely thank all those who patronized the Bazaar, helping' to • make it such a success.