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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance Times, 1931-12-31, Page 1ingl'e CopiesFive Cents, With Which is Amalgamated The Gerrie Vidette and Wroxeter News. WINGHAM, ONTARIO, THURSDAY DECEMBER 31st, 1931 rtt6pratu, Nrui Subscriptions $2.00 Per Year._ rar to Alt Our Ii.th,6rrittgro attb riet-ths f0) gm, ateraolle Me At a • 411 iappli Bags ttklettd for tiii, an e;ztra our Iv .SACRE CANTATA SP LENDID1SUCCESS The sacred Cantata presented by ,the choir of. St. Andrew's Presbyter- ian Church on Tuesday evening was ...exceptionally well -presented and was greatly enjoyed by those present. It is difficult to single out any selection. in a concert of this kind, but special mention -might be made of "The Heavens Arc Telling" from the' Crea •tion, which made a fitting 'climax for a spi%ndid program. Solos. were giv- en by .Mrs. C. Kingan, Mrs. A. H. Wilford, Mr. C. Templeman and IVIr. J. R. M. Spittal. -The choir was.assistecl, in addition to the soloists, by several from oth- 'er churches of the town, Miss Jean 'Christie, Messrs. R. Douglas, J. H. .Hopper, R Mundy and C. Kingan. Miss Mary King also assisted the ehoir by accompanying one of the ,choruses with the violin. The attendance was not as large -as had been. hoped for, but we under- stand that many. expected the pro - :gram. would be broadcasted, At the conclusion of the program 'those taking part, together with hus- bands and friends were .served with `a dainty lunch in the basement of the church, at which several expressed their appreciation of the evening's :urogram. :Ice Making Progressing 1932 is rar - s wFir ntrans 3L baggy of anb iqappiruns T URNBERRY .TO HAVE CONTESTS — TWO FOR REEVE, SIX FOR COUNCIL The largest crowd in years was 'paying 5;'u on taxes unpaid, whereas present at :the Turnberry Nominations it should be 7%oso that the township in Hluevale on Monday afternoon and could get a loan from the bank and a contest foe• both Reeve and Coun- have 1% to cover expenses. He will cel resulted. At the close of the nom- be in the field. inati.ons: W. R. Cruikshank, Town- Mr. Douglas was in favor of hold - ship Clerk, read the list. The follow- ing the nomination meeting one ing are those nominated, together month earlier so that better weather with their mover and seconder. could be expected. He `would be a For Reeve candidate this year. Isaac J. Wright, by Geo. Gasemore Mr. Austin remarked in a joking Moffatt. manner that he like the rest would and J.J Roland Grain by J. C. Higgins and Promise to do the best they could, but often being elected would likely do what they wanted to anyway. He also would be a candidate. Mr. Gemmill the other nominee withdrew, With the favorable cold weather the . nieleing of ice in the areana was ,commenced last week, and it is ems- petted that. it will be ready for skat -leg very shortly. The prairie has a =.:shell of ice and several of the. young- stets -have already had their skates • ',lout and have been enjoying them- ::selves. Miss Ena Currie of Toronto, spent ',Christmas at her home here. Percy Copeland. For Council John Douglas,' by R. Garniss and J. Higgins. Peter S. McEwen, by R. Garniss and Alex, Moffatt. Horticultural Annual Meeting James McTavish, by Harry Timm and M. Sharpen. . The tenth annual meeting of the Richard Wilton, by Alex. Forgie Wingham Horticultural Society will and R. A. Hastings. be held on Thursday evening, Jane - Wei. Austin, by, G. H. Orvis and J. ary 14, 1932, at 8 o'clock in the Coun- Breckenridge, cil Chamber for the purpose of elect - Ed. Baird, by J. Balfour and J. H. ing officers for 1932, and other im- Reid, portant business. All members are Andrew Gemmill, by W. A. Mines invited to attend. 'CLINTON PLAYERS DEFEAT WINGHAIVI The members of the Clinton Bad etniinton•Club returned the visit of the "United Church Club on Monday ev- ening and in the total games of the evening were successful in winning. 15 to 10. The use of the Armouries was kindly loaned, by the Garrison • Clubwhere all the men's doubles were played. The ladies' doubles, - and singles being played at the clturch, In the ladies' as well as the men's double, 'Clinton had 'considerably the edge on the play but in the mixed and Singlesthereverse was the case. At the conclusion of the play lunch P • was served to those i•esent, at. which t' ir. Ganclier in a few words c -'c1 ressied 'his appreciation e ,iation of the friendly spirit , created by, these tournaments and for the hospitality of the evening. Mr, :i:'re 1 neh in reply, hoped that going future time they might again meet in friendly games. and .M. Willits: Owing to the absence of Mr. Stew- art who has been the chairman for years, Mr. W. A. Mines was appoint- ed chairman for the meeting. Mr. Wright was the first candidate Store and William's Jewelery store. It is interesting to recall that this day received its name because it was the old English custom in tithes past to distribute 'Christmas boxes to de- serving members of the Parish on the day after Christmas—hence the term Boxing Day. Observed Boxing Day HUNDREDS OF KIDDIES WELCOME -'SANTA CLAUS Wednesday evening, Dec. 23rd was a great eight for the kiddies of Wing - ham and district, and indeed a goodly number of kiddies "grown tall" were sprinkled through the audience show- ing how the spirit of Christmas per - EAST WAWANOSH HOLDS LIVELY ISUC CURBS AFTER NOMINATIONS — 4 IN FIELD FOR REEVE r BRIEF ILLNESS The nomination meeting for the Township of East Wawanosh drew an exceptionally large crowd Monday afternoon in tate School House at Belgrave. It was expected that verb- al fireworks would be evident, and those who attended with this expec- tation were xpec-tation-were far from being disappoint ed. All seats were filled, many were seated on the floor and at the rear of the school standing room was at a premium. attention to the new cemetery act re- The cloud of sorrow hung over the centlY passed in the legislature and home of Mr- and Mrs. E. Zurbrigg. stated that a colnnxisson would be during the Christmas holiday, .where appointed by the County to look ov- the grim neaper stalked in their hee e er the cemeteries in the different Thursday morning and snatched froib municipalities. He explained the this life, their eldest daughter. Edyth Co putting" Council's action in putting" in a G ft: May Emma, in her 18th year. Sh pipe on road -4 instead of cement at had been poorly for the past tzn.=e nr,eates a commute y. a weeks, but her condition did not ape The preparations of the Chamber considerable saving to the town - P Pship pear to be serious, until Wednesday„ of Commerce for the reception of when she passed into unconscious Santa Claus was complete in every In reply tel a question of whether it was necessary to send two dole- mess, and passed away early Thur.= - particular from the gaily lighted tree day morning. at the Bank corner to the brightly After the nominations, A Porter- cares to the Good Roads Convention,. 1 lie stated that only one was sent, he Edythe had always been 'a staunc decorated platform iii the Town Hall field, Township Cleric read the fol member of the Sunday school of the. where a suitable concert was staged. lowing list of those nominated, with fol - representing the County. member church, where site will be Dr. Redmond, Chairman of the their mover and seconder. He gave a concise report of the greatly missed by her chums. Survive Chamber - of Commerce Reception For Reeve: county administration. Next year he in , besides her sorrowing par nts,, committee zeas the director 'of core- R. H. Thompson, by Thomas Rob- aid was slated for the equalization are obe sister, Jean, and cine brother, monies for the evening. In a brief insult and David Chamney, of the County, and as far as he was Russell, at home. opening address he paid tribute to Peter W. Scott, by John S. 1,IcCal- concerned it wouldn't be done. A private: service was conducted at Herb Campbell who organized the iron anti I red lit . i s hoped the home of her parents on Saturday Santa Claus fund for the Chamber of jV, J. Ca p 1 C 1 1 t d was afternoon, followed by a service . in. Commerce, and supervised the de- incl I., l mce e oul l rot reel next the United Church by Rev..Sidney tails. of all arrangements connected_ Joseph J. e l l t Davison, pastor. During the service. with the activities arising out of the -fund. W. Scott. In closing his remark, he Campbell, by Leonard Cook for an acclamation ion an ifthis . Vincent. given would seekre-electionK rr, by Wm.. M. Ander- year, andif'elected this year,he son and J. Davidson. «; M . • . would stand a gond chance of being For Cbtiticil Warden. • Wilfred Allan Pat- Coon. W. G. AI.Reid was the next Lison and J. D. Beecroft, speaker, and said that while the cut Elisha Walker, by Gershom John- ston and George Kerr. Adam Robertson, by Frank Thomp- son. 'and Robt. H. Scott. W. F. Campbell, by F. D. Stalker and McDowell. Geo. F. Youngblutt, by Alex Mc- Gowan and J. C. Stoltz. Raymond R Redmond, by Robert Buchanan and J. E. Ellis. Mr. John E. Ellis was appointed chairman, and had a difficult task :t times in keeping order. The mem- bers of the present council were call- ed first. Reeve R. H. Thompson was the first speaker and referred the finances a beautiful solo "Have Thine Own e b ° A Way', Lord," Was sung by Mr. J. Mc The concert was enrich enjoyed y t�hlfi d C: 11 Reid, by Michael. The pallbearers were; E. c- tete large crowd which made stand 1 b Copeland, e a Howson, W. H. ing room a premium even before the i F Copeland, F Wilkinson,. ,H J McMichael H. program commenced. The use of the in salaries had not been large, he be- lieved the principle eras important: ' was ,responsible for at`d b�T . Inrment being n>ade. He with othersP in the Tiffin Winghatn cemetery fixing of the cemetery, and with the act now in force it had been clone at urr ep R considerable saving to the munici- Wed. Sixty Years '-ers.+.,,-,�,..,• pality. He stated he was in the field, for re-election. With Christmas coming on Friday Hall was provided by the Council. dayfollowing, Boxing All concert numbers were given with- Day,thi5 year, tar., >;, was observed by the Walker cut charge by those :taking part and the Santa Claus Fund generously sup- plied through subscriptions at both local banks by a sympathetic public made it possible for the concert to be given free and for Santa Claus to dis- tribute over 700 bags of goodies to- gether with some toys. Nor were the activities of Santa Claus confined solely to the Concert with goodies for the children. 00 Thursday afternoon .and evening var- ious members of the Chamber of Commerce under the direction of the of the Municipality and reported that genial old Saint distributed thirty- oaks show r a deficit of tw b s of Christmas Cheer. The 'while the bo o basket,. $`210, yet the assets exceed the Habil- whichcontained Many of the items+ hich go to make up a good' ties by some $5000. He also drew wities Christ- mas dinner. The Chamber of Coniinerc,e has re- quested the Editor to thank through the columns of the press, all those who ,in any way contributed to the success of the event, himoney, talent or work. It was a worthy cause, was Worthily supported and carried to a successful conclusion, -nett alothg with the member's ;of 1931 council *ere nominated and have al- lowed their -naives to go to the bal- lot. Mr. Wm. Eletoe was also none mated for reeve but. withdrew. The following is the list of those seking election. For Reeve W. J. i-Tenderson, Present Renee, who 'is bein r opposed by T., E. Care zz g. cliff and Root. Shortreed. For Council, Old members, John A; llrcrwn, 'Wheeler, J Ar- 'ih ttilerler 9' as. . llrydges, Bert 'Watson' new candidates, l -id Brion, Frank Duncan, Finley i�-feCallntn, W. t Its. Henderson. called and reviewed some of the work of the County Council. He was not in favour of paving for a couple of years. The matter of school grants was discussed. He believed in bet- ter roads and that by letting the jobs a .saving of money would be- effected. }Ie remarked that some say he is a pessimist, but rather heis an optim- ist as he goes without belt or braces. He will be a candidate for re-election. Mr; Grain was next called and spoke briefly, saying that for the past two years he had been nominated, and as no other change was being made in the council and to save the expense of an election he had with- drawn, but would be in the field for Reeve this year. Mr. McEwen took exception to a statement of Mr. Wright's and want- ed it ant-edit cleared up. He believed sone- tliilr5 • would have to be done to over- echnc depression. On the appeal from. the Eaddie drain for lower acreage, he thou r't every man should ,pay his i own athe townshii.cieagc, instead. of I -1e will be in the field for. council. Mr. McTavish in referring to taxes recalled when a reeve years ago said the township could be run on 4 mills. He reported that the 'Bridge and Drain Debentures were about all paid for with exception of the Deyell drain. He would also lee a candidate for the council. Mr. Wilton P it ton s oke briefly, signify- ing his intention of offering himself for re-election, Mr, Baird said it would be a crime ear shut down on taxies for twine were ebb, to secure loans and other wr;re. WEDDINGS Burgess - Mitchell The home of Mr. and Mrs. W, S. Mitchell, Centre street, Wingham, was the scene of a very pretty Christ- mas Day wedding at high noon, when Mary Pearson, younger daughter of Mr, and Mrs. W. S. Mitchell, became the wife of Rev, James Luzon Bur- gess, M.A., of South. Kinloss. Rev. Kenneth MacLean officiated. The bride, given tri marriage by her fa- ther, wore a becoming gown of royal blue georgette and lace, and carried a .bouquet of American Beauty roses and baby's breath She wore the gift of the bridegroom, a handsome plat- inum wrist watch: Miss 1Vlarion N[il chell sister of the bride, played the wedding .march. ':I'hc house was ar tia tically decorated with chrysantilee vanes, lilies and Christmas decorate ions for the occasion. After the core- phony a dinner was served to about twenty-five guests, after which- Mr. and Mrs, Burgess left for an'extend- ed trip throttt It .Eastern Ontario, the bride travelling hi a French model of brown crepe, brown cont, with Wolfe, hat, shoes and accessories to match. On their return -they will reside at the manse, South Kinloss, ELEVEN IN THE FIELD IN MORRIS A. large attendance and greater en- thusiasm was shown at the nomina- tion meeting of the T owrtshi,p of Morris an Monday, when six new 19. J. Canteloti, of Toronto, is in town for one Week only, with the el- ectric appliance belt • "The New Har- mony " and will give free treatment by calling, at Mrs. Marshall'~ bnardieg house, Josephine St. Special Train Well Patronized '1"hc special C. N. R. teein leaving W:inghaiti on ,$uncley :aft:eti-loon for "eironto afforded many an opportun- ity of corning home for Christmas and being ale'to return' in time fax able work on Monday. This service was greatly approeiated and a large mime her took edvarttaf e of it Life-long residents, of Kinloss, irl allket spoke briefly and Bruce County, Mr. and Mrs. Eduvard!. Coen. L. VV p y Harrison celebrated the sixtieth annie versary of their wedding at the home of th=eir son, Edgar R. Harrison, Winghatn, and received the eongratu:- stated he also was in the 'field. Coon. W. J. Campbell reported that a substantial cut had been made in road expenditure and was in favor of farther curtailment. He hael. Served lations of their many friends. Mr.. in the C'otincil. for 7 year arid, be Harrison was born in Thistletowrer thou ht that it was time he should near Toronto, in 1845. His wife, An - g nit Armstrong: who' is ten years have a chance as Reeve. However he would not be responsible for an elec..jtbunger, was barn at Springville, tion, He was not in favor of spend - the Peterboro. Both are enjoying; moue on permanent roads, the .lest.of health, and are in possess int; more e 1 sion of all their faculties, For several would rather eepa.ir them. Court. G. I. Youngblutt in tom- years they have spent the Winter -renting an the action of the roadmonths in Toronto with their dangly committee on the 4th line the Work tet', Mrs- Albert Clange bad to be finished and in this he i1?a'tiq in accord with what had been done: In cutting expenses, he said, we, shouldn't go too far, lest it turn out to be false economy. It was not the road expenditure that neededcutting. but the schools and county. He said that if the nominations were held a month earlier it would be beneficial. Mr.J . Gillespie, road superintend- ent, was called and gave a statstrienc of the expenditure on each individual' road and came in for a groat deal of questioning, and had an answor fax t every question. Tax regard to getting 100% value for your money and' in teontinuen 00 page four) Women's Auxiliary Meeting r• meeting of the Wo- men's Aitxiliar•y to the Wingham Gen- cral Hospital will behead in the Council Chamber on Monday 'after- noon, January 4tlt, 1932, at 8.45 pan. TRANSFERRED TO Cr'1ORRIE BRANCH ifr.• Arnold Vint of the Bank of Conimeree staff, liae been transferred• to the Gorrie Branch, Arnold Will be missed in town as he always took ate activepIart in all amateur plays. Hite [plate i, being taken by Mi.. H. Kiteht en; of Teeswater, and of wlhotn the Teeswatcr News has the following ar- ticle: Everyone will be sorry to lose Harold as he is in denlatiel as a vocal- ist at all times. He will be missed very much at publie entertainments where his appearance is always greet- ed with pleasure on the platform.. Alonc Har_.nd l' i Rood, ilt: datable Itat- ti -, ration he nfir•c=at, ati.cl in chorus Ti is. the zriliturir t gip'_ eotut�t. Wol1. Whig - barn iti gt:itiiva4 -lice chunk of tl'C:am ecldtd tip tiwii• population,