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Home My WebLink AboutThe Wingham Advance Times, 1931-12-24, Page 1Single, ! pie ive Cents. With Which is Aed The Gorr i Vidette and Wro :ere WINGHAM, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 24th, 193 • ptioaas $I;t)u ;l'er a� r it i 20d trrrr 11 SENIOR HOCKEY DRAFTS SCHEDULE Representatives from Lucknow and Teeswater were in town on Monday ,evening and the schedule for the sen- .ior group of the Northern League N\ as drafted as follows: Jan, 13-Lucknow at Teeswater. 18—Lucknow at Wingham. 20—Wingham at Teeswater. 25—Teeswater at Wingham. 28—Teeswater at Lucknow. Feb. 2-Wingham at Lucknow. The junior group is somewhat in doubt as yet. Ripley and Kincardine feel that the trip. to Listowel' will prove too exPensive and that too much time will be dost in making the trip, and in all probability will with- 'draw. Jest how this will affect the local team we 'have been unable to find out. Suit Against Town Adjourned Mrs. Margaret Nickel of Howick, is the plaintiff and the Town of Wingham is defendant in a case that was. to have been tried at the Sup- reme Court Sessions at Stratford last week, but was adjourned: The plain- tiff is suing for $1188 and interest from Nov. 5, 1981, this money, she ‘claims, is due her from a surplus re- ceived at a mortgage sale instigated by the town4 The town claim there vas no surplus after they received what was corning to thein. 'ST. PAUL'S ANGLICAN CHURCH The Annual Carol Service will be held on Sunday. evening 'next, at 7 o'clock.' The preacher 'will be The Reverend James Allen, Chaplain of :Ashbury College, Ottawa; Christmas Day Services: Holy Communion 8.30 a.m. .Choral Eucharist 10,30 a.m. LUCKNOW EDITOR LAID TO REST The funeral of A. D. McKenzie, editor of the Lucknow Sentinel for the past 21 years, was held from his late residence on .Wednesday of last week. Mr. McKenzie had been in failing health for some time, having been confined to his bed for the past five months. He was born on the fourth concession of Culross and when a young man went to Colorado where he was engaged in carpenter work. Later he spent some time in the Peace River district prospecting. Prior to settling in Lucknow, Mr. McKenzie edited papers in Wilkie, Sask., and in Teeswater. The deceas- ed was a member of the library board, of the I.O.O.F. Lodge and the Masonic Order. Following a short service conduct- ed by Rev. R. W. Craw of. the Un- ited Church, assisted by Rev. C. Tav- ener of Ashfield United Church, and Rev. C. H. McDonald of the Presby- terian church, Old Light Lodge, A.F. & A.M., took charge. In 1918 he was married to Miss Dorothy H. Lees of Lucknow, who survives; • also three brothers and three sisters, Mrs. Aikens of Color- ado Springs; Mrs. Humphrey of Tor- cnto; Mrs. `Fryfogie of Wingham; John and Kenneth McKenzie, of Col- orado Springs, and Dr. Dunca a Mc- Kenzie, of Chicago, Intermentwas in South Kinloss Cemetery. The pallbearers. were Fes- ter Moffat, ea=M.L.A.; Dr. Gillies and Dr. Fowler, Teeswater; Donald Mc- Lean, A. W. Hamilton and R. V. Mc- Kenzie of Lucknow. Anglican Bazaar Nets $272,00 The proceeds of the Bazaar held by the Ladies' Guild of St. Paul's Church, amounted to $272.00. This was almost net profit as the expenses were very small, tLtjri 3..rt Eurr .4earora-?0.Aor.ilic-,..44K-ma HIGH SCHOOL LITERARY SOCIETY A meeting of the High School Lit- erary Society was held in the assem- bly hall on Monday, Dec. 21st. The meeting was opened by the singing of the `Maple Leaf' and the reading of the minutes of the previous meet- ing. As there was no business to be brought before the meeting the Glee Club led. in the singing of some Christmas carols. A scene from the 'Merchant of Venice' was capably presented by the members of Form III, after which a selection was ren- dered by the orchestra. This was folowed by a reading by Wealtha Henderson and a vocal duet by Reta Hastie and Edna Proctor. The journal was read by Dorothy Pollock, after which the Glee Club. again led in the singing of some car- ols. The orchestra gave another se- lection which was followed by a song by the Glee Club. The meeting was brought to a close by the singing of the National Anthem. Horticultural Society to Beautify Vacant Lot The Horticultural Society has pur- chased the lot on which the old Bell Factory stood and will turn it into a beauty spot that will be a credit to the town. Their plans are only in formation as yet, but a landscape gardener will be secured who will snake recommendation and offer sug- gestions. No Wicket Mail Christmas By order of the Posttnatster-Gen- eral the Post Office is to he closed on Christmas and New. Year's Days. Postmaster A. H. Musgrove. has been notified to that effect, but for the benefit of box holders the lobby will be left' open, Mail However will be received and despatched as usual, The rural mail 'carriers will also ob- serve these two holidays. HONOR FORMER WINGHAM BOY The International Harvester Com- pany at Saskatoon, held a banquet recently in honor of William Robin- son, employee of twenty-one years, and former resident of the locality. An address and presentation of a grandfather clock was made to Mr; Robinson oh behalf of his fellow em- ployees and friends. Mrs. Robinson was presented with a lovely silver flower tray, L. A. Wylie, local collection man- ager an chairman of the agthering, said, "His jovial personality and his strict attention to business have won for him the respect and admiration of all who have come in contact with him. While Mr. Robinson's retire- ment is a loss to this branch, he will leave with our good wishes for con- tinued health and happiness." Mr. Robinson was born on the 9th concession of Turnberry and went to the West twenty-four years ago. Since joining this company over 21 years ago he has ntver lost a single day's pay and he is the first all Can- adian to receive a pension, all others having commenced in the States. He is a brother of J. J. and Mrs, Lamb and Miss Letitia of town, and Mrs. C, James, wars. L. Jewitt, Mrs. T. Haugh, Mrs. K. Johnston and Mrs.. J. iVtetcalfe of Turnberry, Extra Train Service C.P.R. leaves Toronto Dec. 24th at 5;01 p.m., arrives Wingham 9.44 p.ni. Leaves Wingham Dec. 25th at 6.40, arrives Toronto 11.80 a.n. S. A. Officer Promoted Last week we noticed an announce- ment of the promotion of Ensign El- eanor Greenhalgh of the Salvation Army Corps of Wingham to the rank cif Adjutant. Promotion from the rank of ensign to adjutant call for ten years' service BLACK P.RECEPTORY INSTALS OFFICERS The annual meeting of Lebanon Royal Black Preceptory No. 126 was held in the Orange Hall on Tuesday evening, Dec. 15th, when the follow- ing officers were elected and install- ed: W. P., Robt. D. Golley. D. P., Howard L. Stewart. Chaplain, Harold Moffatt Reg., J. Guest. Treas., Geo. Shriglcy. lst Lect., Thos. Wheeler. 2nd Lect., Fred Hogg. 1 Censor, A. Bell. 2 Censor, J. Wilkinson. 1st Bearer, Percy Hogg. 2nd Bearer, J. A. McDonald. Pur., Robt. Hogg. Tyler, Wm. Mines. Committee—W. J. Campbell, J. V. Haines, Thos. Stewart, Win. Thorn- ton, R. Vint, W. J. Deyell, J. T. Drydges. Purchased Plumbing Business W. 3. Clark has purchased the plumbing business from R. R. Moon- ey and has moved his stock from the store which he formerly ocoupied on Josephine street North, to his new premises. CHRISTMAS CANTATA The choir of St. Andrew's Presby- terian Church, assisted by others, will present a Christmas Cantata in their 'church at 8.15 on Tuesday, De- . cember 29th. In addition there will be other numbers among which is, "The Heavens are. Telling," front the Creation, Those assisting are: Mr. and Mrs. C. Kingan, Mr. and Mrs. A, H. Wilford, Miss J. Christie, Mes- srs. J. R. M. Spittal, C. Templeman, R. Mundy, R. Douglas, H. Hopper. If you enjoy good music be sure and. attend. Collection. it 4 I .Mµ nkn xa 1 �w.tw,i�eAiL u.dw,.w..,.wwy.;.._ Aitl,malta,n