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The Wingham Advance Times, 1932-08-04, Page 1With Which is Amalgamated The Gorrie Vidette and Wroxeter News. 0-0 Single Copies Five Cents, WINGHAM, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, AUGUST 4th, 1932 !P. Subscriptions $2.00 Per Yeas. COOL WEATHER FOR STREET DANCE The second street dance held 'un- der the auspices of the Fire Dept., last Friday night, was a success . des- pite the cool weather, John St. be- tween Josephine and Edward Streets was roped off into two dance sec- tions and a good sized crowd enjoy- ed the evening of dancing. .Jack Carr's Dance Band and Ar- thur's Radio Orchestra again fur- nished the music. The Firemen will hold another :street dance on Friday this week, which will be the last for the pres- 'ent of a series of dances that they. :are holding to raise money to fin- .ance the Firemen's Convention, to be held here next July. 'Women Injured in Auto Collision Quite an unfortunate accident oc- curred at the intersection Auburn on `Sunday evening when the car driven by Franklin Barnton of Blyth collid- ged with that driven by Mrs. Brad .nock, Auburn. Mrs. Barnton, moth- 'er of Franklin, who was an occupant ,of -the car, was quite badly hurt, and :Mrs. Bradnock suffered an injured ankle. Traffic officer Lever was soon on hand. The cars were both quite badly damaged. ° OBITUARY Mrs. James Douglas After several weeks' illness there passed peacefully to her great re - 'ward, on July 26th, Margaret E. :Munro, beloved wife of James Doug - The deceased was born June 1, .7869, near Clifford, on Con. 18, Howick, and with the exception of :a few years spent in Manitoba, lived all her life in this township. Since her marriage on April 6th, 1909, she resided near Delmore, on Lot 5, Con. ,S, Howick. She was a faithful member of the Presbyterian Church, and later the United Church, Belmore, where she was President of the Women's Mis- sionary- Society. All her life she was an active worker in both church and FIRST SINGLES TOURNEY A SUCCESS Murray Rae Wins Trophy— 36 Entries Compete The weather man was kind on Wednesday last as what appeared would be a day .of rain turned out be an ideal day for bowling and the first singles tournament ever held by the local club was a decided success. The 'entry was not as large as it would have been had the weather cleared up earlier in the day, how- ever, the 36 entries had a splendid day of .bowling. Entries were as fol- lows: Goderich 4, Brussels 3, Hen- sel). 2, Blyth 3, Teeswater 2, Luck - now 1, and 21 local. The games were 14 -ends, with 3 events. Murray Rae, one of the, younger generation of bowlers show- ed good form to win the trophy ev- ent, J. •Swaffield, of Goderich, was second. The Association event, 1st prize was won by Bert Robinson, of Blyth; Douglas of Teeswater second; Rev. Pollock, Whitechurch, third, and 0. Thompson, fourth. In the special event J. McVicar, Goderich, won first, and J. Cutt, Blyth, second. 'rhe prizes were as follows: Tro- phy: lst, Breakfast set of dishes; 2nd Blankets. Association, lst, Bed - Spread and pair of pillow cases; 2nd Chesterfield Throw; 3rd and 4th, El- ectric Clocks. Special Event, lst I3ed Spread and pair of pillow cases, 2nd, bowling shoes. LOCAL AND PERSONAL Mr. H. F. McGee was in Toronto last week on business. Mr. and IVIrs. G. L. Baker left on Monday for a trip to Victoria, B.C. Miss Norma Isard is visiting with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Is- ard, Mr .and Mrs. Walter Lockeridge spent the holiday at Niagara Falls, N.Y. IVlis,s Annie Wilson, of Toronto, is visiting with her mother, Mrs. John Wilson. Sunday School work. She was inter- Little Miss Mary Ross of Los An- ested in the Institute and the wet- geles, Calif., is visiting with' Ruth fare of the community. She was Hamilton. clearly loved by her neighbors and Mr. A, J. Walker was in Toronto highly respected by all who knew this week attending the Undertakers' her. Convention. She is survived by her sorrowing Mr. and Mrs. Stewart Cowan and husband, one daughter, 'Annie, of the baby, visited friends in Hamilton ov Gorrie Public School Staff, and one er the week -end, son, Clarkson, in the Toronto Gen - Miss Jean Schaefer, of Goderich, .eral Hospital. Also three sisters and two brothers:, Mrs. Veitch (Belle), is visiting with her. grandmother, Grand Forks, N.D.; Mrs. Fryer Mrs. John McCool, (Lizzie), Winnipeg, Man.; Mrs. iVVIr. and Mrs. E. Forgie and baby, Smith (Maud), Conquest, Sask.; Jno. of Toronto, spent the week -end with Munro, Moosatnin, Sask.; and James the former's parents. at Rosser, Man. Two sisters, Mrs. Mr. -and Mrs. Wm. Sparrow, De - J. Milligan (Grace), and Mrs. J. Mc troit, were holiday visitors with Mr, Michael (Jessie), predeceased her and Mrs. J. S. Isard. some years ago. Mr. and Mrs. B. Browne attended , The funeral service was held from the Davis family reunion at Orange - the family residence on Thursday, ville on Civic Holiday. July 28th, and was conducted by Mr. and 1VIrs. John Hopper are Rev. Mr. McKenzie, Ripley, aform- spending a week with their daughter er pastor, assisted by Rev. Butt, of Mrs J Bryans, Brussels. Gorrie. Mr. Butt delivered a com- forting message from Job 14, 14, and Mr. and Mrs..,M. Schaus and fain - Mr. Butt sang beautifully "The Gar- ily, of Toronto, spent the week -end den of Prayer," Following the ser- at the home of R. A. Coutts. vice she was laid to rest in. Clifford Mr. and Mrs. A. S. Williamson, of cemetery. Toronto, spent the week -end at the The many floral tributes and the home of Mrs. W. Williamson. large host of friends who gathered Mr, and Mrs. C. Smith and son to pay their last respects, showed the :spent the week -end with the former's high esteem in which the deceased parents, Mi, and Mrs. E. Smith. was held. Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Acteson, of The pall -bearers were: Messrs. London, have moved to town and John Fitch, George Doubledee, To, will occupy a house on Patrick St. Abram, Arthur Fitch, George Herd .and Ralph Metcalfe, Miss Verna and Grena Stater who have been the guests of Miss Eva COSENS FAMILY IREGULAR MEETING CENTENARY OF TOWN COUNCIL One of the most pleasant ideas of the present time is 'the holding of family gatherings. Relatives see one another in this way who have per- haps not meet for years, and a good time is assured. A meeting of the Cosens Clan was held on Kincardine beach on Monday of this week, when members of the family, numbering between forty and fifty, were present. After lunch the party met on the lawn of Dr, A. Cosens of Toronto, who has a cot- tage on the beach. There were people present from Toronto, Port Credit, Palmerston, Mount Forest, Durham, Wingham, Brucefield, Clinton and other points in Ontario, but the family is so widely scattered that many could not be there. There are members in Michigan, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta, British Columbia, Montana, and even so far away as South Am- erica. Mrs. Cornell, of Toronto, gave a very interesting talk telling how Charles Cosens with his wife and 13 children, a son-in-law, and three grandchildren, left Dorking, Eng., a hundred years ago this year, and af- ter eight weeks on the ocean, and a long tedious trip up the St. Lawren- ce and Lake Ontario to where the city of Hamilton is now situated and a further journey by team through' the woods to Waterloo County, set- tled first at German Mills, and later moved to the Township of Tucker- smith where he and his wife and eld- est daughter are buried in Turner's cemetery. These were the days of strong men and brave women when hardships were endured with fortitude, and people lived the simple life. Before dispersing, those present decided that the party had been so great a success that they would not wait another hundred years before coming together again, but to meet next year at some place to be decid- ed on by the committee in charge, Mrs. A. J. Banie Dickson, have returned to London. After an illness of three years, Mrs, C. H. Symington and family Alberta M. Jackson, beloved wife of have returned to Toronto after hav- Arnold J. Baine, passed away at her, ing ' spent three weeks at Point residence, on. Albert Street, Wing- Clarke, ham, in, her 33rd year, Deceased Dr. and Mrs: H. G. Armstrong and was always' bright and cheerful dur- three children, of Port Credit, are ing her long seige of sickness, but, visiting her parents, Mr, and Mrs, J. during the last two months became S. Isard, Miss Mabel Johnson and her trio - there Mrs. J Johnson, have returned to town, having spent three weeks at Point Clarice.' Miss E: M. Mulvey and Mrs. J, Hall, of Toronto, also Mr and Mrs, Robb, Long Beach, California, are spending a month in town. Mr. and Mrs, s. C N. Blackhall and children,.. of Toronto, have returned home, atter spending their vacation with.' the former's parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. S. 'Blackball, Diagonal Read. seriously ill, passing peacefully away on Monday morning last; Mrs, Bame was a member of St,. Andrew's Pres- byterian Church, Besides her husband, she leaves to mournher loss, her father and mo- ther, Mr. and Mrs. George Jackson, of Clinton. The funeral service was held from the family residence on Albert St., ott Wednesday afternoon,. Rev, Ken- neth MacLean, her pastor, offieiat- ing. Interment took place in Clin- , ton cemetery. Successful in Piano Examinations Miss Thera Roth, pupil of Miss E. Ryan, has passed, with. honors, the Intermediate Piano Examinations. Correction In last week's issue the name Iri- ma Howson appeared as taking 1st class honors (Introductory Piano); this name should have read Irlma Harrison. Shows Good Form in High Jump At the Community Picnic held in Gorrie last week John Kaine cleared the bar at 5 feet, 4 inches, in the high jump. This is a very credit- able showing. Little Lad Breaks Arm Just Regular Business Before Council The regular July, meeting of the Council was held in the Council Chamber •on Tuesday evening, His Worship Mayor Willis in the chair. All 'members, except Couns. Baker, Hanna and Elliott, were present. The minutes Of the last regular meeting were read and approved. 'A communication was received from Mr. A. M. Bishop, soliciting a portion of the town's insurance. The letter stated that he (Mr. Bishop) was agent for several reliable com- panies, and was in a position to write all hinds of insurance. This letter was filed. The Finance Committee reported a number of accounts properly certif- ied and 'recommended payment, Moved by Couns. Wilkinson, sec- onded by Reeve McKibbon, that the report of the Finance Committee be adopted. Carried, Coun. Davidson reporting for the Street Committee, stated that the hole in the pavement caused by the sinking of the road on Josephine st. had been repaired, also that the crossings at the corner of Shuter and Patrick Streets had been repaired. The work at the crossing at Minnie and Patrick streets' was now under way. He also reported that suffic- ient dust layer was on hand to give the streets another treatment, and this work would be commenced at once. Coun. Wilkinson reported that Mr. Clark McLean had resigned from the Fire Department, and recommended the appointment 'of Wm. Young. On motion of Coups. Wilkinson and Gil- more, Mr. Young was appointed fireman. By-law 1036 was read twice to pro- vide for issuing debentures for $2500 to cover the town's share of the $5000 authorized by the Government to be expended for unemployment relief work done last `winter. The by- law must be approved by the Ont. Municipal Board before it becomes legal and also a third reading by the Council. The debentures will be is- sued for 10 years at 51%, and will likely be taken up by the Sinking Fund, The Clerk read the list of Arrears of taxes, The 1930 taxes are now $281.27, and for 1931 $3427.92, mak- ing a total of unpaid 'taxes $3709.19. Permission was given the Clerk, Wm.. Galbraith, to proceed on his vacation for two weeks, as usual, commencing Aug. 20th. His Worship Mayor Willis agreed to look after any details arising during the Clerk's absence. Council then adjourned, While visiting on a farm near Kit- chener, Donald, son of Bandmaster and Mrs. Schatte, met with a pain- ful accident when he fell out of the grainary, breaking his right arm in two places. Teeswater Firemen Make Good Showing At the Provincial Firemen's Assoc- iation meeting at Georgetown, the Teeswater Firemen cane second for the best appearing company (20 or less men). Kincardine came lst for the company coming the longest dis- tance to convention. Mr. and Mrs. VanWyck Second at Palmerston On Thursday evening last, Mr. and Mrs. VanWyck, Mr. and Mrs. W. Miller, and Mrs. and Mrs. E. Harri- son arrison attended the mixed doubles tour- nament at Palmerston. Mr, and Mrs. VanWyck were the only local entry to britig home the bacon. They got second money, the prize being a half dozen silver butter spreaders and a gentleman's dressing case complete. Local Bowlers Fail to Win On 'Civic Holiday Owen Sound had a tournament of. Doubles. Two pairs, Donald Rae and Art. Wilson, Wallie Miller and Bert. Porter, froin here, enjoyed a splendid day of bowling, but did not get into the money. Two rinks went to Hanover but fortune did not smile on thein and they returned home minus any of the prizes. The rinks were made up as follows:', Rev. Pollock, W. VanWyck, M. Rae, W. Hamilton and E. Harrison, Jim Murray, W. Campbell, Andy Taylor. MEETING OF BELGRAVE W. I. The regular monthly meeting of the Belgrave Branch of the Women's Institute was held at the horne of Mrs. F. McCallum Wednesday after- noon when there was a good attend- ance present. 'The president, Mrs. C. R, Coultes, had charge of the meet- ing which opened with the singing of the opening ode and repeating the Lord's Prayer. The roll call was res- ponded to by the "Name of a book I have enjoyed and its Author." Cur- rent events was taken by Edith Proc- ter. A short talk was given by Miss Lilla Taylor on the motto for the month which was "Give to the world the best you have and the best will come back to you." Many beautiful thoughts were expressed by Miss Taylor on this subject. Dr. Ross, Wingham, was present, and gave a very instructive talk on general hygiene of the teeth, and much useful information was gather- ed from his address. Velma Wheel- er favored with a pianoinstrumental which was much enjoyed by all. The 'seting closed by all singing the National Anthem after which lunch was served by the hostess, assisted by Mrs. R. Higgins, Mrs. G. Higgins and Miss Cela Coultes. The next meeting will be in charge of the girls of the branch and will be held at the home of Miss Cela Coultes. St. Andrew's S. S. Picnic Postponed On account of the rainy weather St. Andrew's S. S. Picnic which was scheduled for Wednesday afternoon, ,has been postponed until some fut- ure date, Will Preach at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church Dr. A. Forbes, of Teeswater, will conduct the morning and evening services at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church next Sunday, Learn to Play in the Band There is an opening for four boys or young men to commence learn- ing an instrument with the objective of joining the Wingham Band. Ap- ply to Bandmaster Schatte. A Quiet Civic Holiday C.. N. R. Earnings The gross revenues of the Canad- ian National Railways for the week ending July 21st, 1932, were $2,784,- 068 as compared with $3,298,097 for the corresponding period in 1931, a decrease of $514,029. Teeswater Vs. Wingham, Friday The baseball fans should turn out in large numbers on Friday when Teeswater and Wingham will hook up in a game of ball. Wingham and Teeswater played a thrilling game last time they met and this game should draw a large crowd. 13e at the park. Friday and , cheer the boys to victory. Chautauqua Will Return • in Fall of 1933 The committee in charge of Chau- tauqua decided to dispense with the summer program, but were in favor of having the autumn program. Suf- ficient guarantors have been secured to make this possible so the public will be privileged to' witness these performancesin the autumn of 1933. The programs will be given in the Town Hall and the price of the sea- son tickets. will be a little lower than that for the summer', program. Monday was Civic Holiday, and it turned out to be one of the finest days this year. As there were no special attractions here, those who spent the holiday in town enjoyed a real rest. Many, however, attended the races at Goderich and the cele- bration at Stratford. Reports from the various resorts on the lake front state that Civic Holiday crowds at all points were large. BAND TATTOO CALLED OFF To stage a successful Band Tattoo t-equires a great deal of financing, and those in charge of the l3and Tattoo which was to be held August 12th, have decided that it would be, better to withdraw the Tattoo for, this; year, and makepreparations for a bigger and better otte next year. SILVERTOWNS LOSE TO KITCHENER First Defeat of Season, 16-15 THIEVES BREAK IN AND STEAL U.FA. Robbed of 93 Cases of Eggs Valued at• About $375 Some time during Tuesday night robbers broke into the United Far- mers' plant on Josephine St., and loaded 93 cases of eggs on a truck, and made their get -away. The truck backed up to a window on the north side of the building in full view of the street. The window was jimmied and the eggs loaded on the truck. It is estimated that it would take at least three-quarters of, an hour to load the eggs. The only clue that was left behind was the jimmy thatwas used to force the window, and a few wheel marks of the truck. Mr, Art. Wilson, manager of the plant lives directly behind the build- ing and was sleeping in a room fac- ing the back of the creamery, but a jut in the building would make it impossible to see the men in opera- tion, also would prevent any noise being heard at this point. The robbery was not discovered until 7 o'clock Wednesday morning when the men arrived at the plant to start work for the day. It appears that a gang of thieves have organized to steal eggs as the Gunn & Langlois plant was robbed of 90 cases of eggs about 3 weeks ago, and the same operation took place at Thedford a short time ago, On Wednesday afternoon last Merkley's Silvertowns went to Kit- chener, and lost their first game this year to the Wentworth Radio team of that city. The local team got away to a great start, batting the Kitchener pitcher out of the box in the second inning, and at the end of the sixth inning were leading 15-5. From then on Kitchener held the local gang score- less, while they scored sufficient runs to nose out a win. The Kitchener team exPect to play a return game here within the next two weeks, and this should be the banner softball game of the year. .Kitchener have an exception- ally good lot of players, and they all wield the bat very handily, their cat- cher being rated as the heaviest hit- ter in their district, and also a mitt artist of much ability. • . The team had a very enjoyable time during the afternoon as guests of the Goodrich Company, whose of- ficials showed them through the fac- tory, explaining the various process- eses of tire manufacture and the mak- mg of sundry articles manufactured inthis plant. The Goodrich Company also entertained the players at din- ner, which was much appreciated by the .local team. "Do you collect ten cent pieces my dear?" "Meth t" "Here's one for your collection fo being a good little girl. How many have you now?" "One thin" LOCAL AND PERSONAL Alton Adams is spending weeks at Point Clarke. Miss Phyllis Johns is visiting friends at Lake Scugog. Kenneth Sages, of London, is holi- daying with Oliver Fells. Miss May Frisby, of Westfield, is visiting with Wingham friends. Mrs. 0. Thompson and family are spending two weeks at Point Clarke. Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Cruickshank of St. Thomas, are visiting friends in town. Mrs. Jack Mason and son, George, are spending two weeks at Point Clarke, George McFadden has returned to London after a week's visit at John E. Felts'. Mrs. John McCool and Mrs. M. R. Beckwith spent a few days visit- ing in Goderich. Rev. Kenneth and Mrs. MacLean are spending this month at their cot- tage, Bruce Beach. Dr .and Mrs. Hoffman of Toronto are visiting -with her parents, Mr.' and Mrs. John Kerr. Miss Elsie Blackhall has been hol- idaying with friends at Grand Bend and Ipperwash Beach. Mrs. Bonar has returned to Ot- tawa, after visiting' her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Haugh. Mr, R. Jones, of Smooth Rock Falls, is spending a few weeks' hol- idays with Elliott S. Fells. Miss Mae Allen, of Toronto, is spending her holidays with her par- ents, Mr. and Mrs, Geo. Allen. Mr. H. C. Gray, of Niagara Falls, is spending his holidays with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Gray. iVtrs. A. E. Hammond and son, of South Bend, Ind., are visiting with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. Kerr. Mr .and Mrs. Charles AnderOon of Madoc, are holidaying with his par- ents, Mr, and Mrs, John Anderson. Mr a,nd Mrs P. Kehoe and dau- ghter, of Detroit, are visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. Gibbons. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Smallfield and family, of Guelph, were week -end guests with Iver .and Mrs. W. W. Armstrong. Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Coleman and children, of Bennmount, are visiting at the home of Mr, John 'Walters, Diagonal Road. Mrs. J, H. Crawford and baby, Mrs. (Dr,) A. W. Irwin, and Mrs, J. M. R, Spittal, are spending two weeks camping at Kintail, Mrs. W, C. Austin and daughters, Mary and Monica, of Kitchener, are visiting for a month with Mr. and Mrs, W. R, Austin, on the B. Line, Mr, Thomas Haines and Mr. Ev- erett Bush of 'Washington, and Mr. Clayton Haines, of Guelph, spent last week at the home of Mr, and Mrs. George Casetnore, Turnberry. two with i• ARENA DANCES GREATLY ENJOYED' The dance held at the Arena last: Thursday night was not as well at- tended as was expected. No doubt the weather kept many away. These dances, held every Thursday night, promise' to be most interesting and several special features are in store for those who attend this week's dance. The music by the "Canadian. Aces" of London, has been of tbe best heard around these parts, If: you want to spend a very pleasant evening of dancing, do not miss the Arena Dance on Thursday night: Street Dance Friday Night The last of the Street Dances un- der the auspices of the Fire Depart- ment will be held Friday night, Good: Music. New and old time dancing. Mailing List Corrected The mailing list is corrected up to July 29th. Exainine your label and notify us of any error. The payment of your subscription will be greatly appreciated. C.G.I.T. Girls Return from Camp. .4-14he C.G.I.T, returned on Monday after spending an enjoyable week at Bruce Beach under the supervision of Mrs. M. C. Griffin. The following girls attended the camp: jean Cope- land, Muriel Campbell, Olive Tiffin, Norma Coutts, Bernice Blake, Betty Walker and Dell Walker WEDDINGS Johnston - Barnar)d �y 'he home 'of Mr, and Mrs. Ed- ward Barnard, of Bluevale, was the scene of a pretty wedding on Sat- urday, when their younger daughter, Margaret Elizabeth, was united in • marriage to Sparling G. Johnston,. son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Johns- ton, Bluevale. Rev. Mr. Mann offic- iated/ The bride entered the living -room on the arm of her father to the strains of Lohengrin's `Bridal Chor- us' played by Miss Ethel Johnston, and looked winsome in a lovely gown of coral georgette floor length, car- rying a bouquet of Sweetheart roses. The bride was attended by her sis- ter, Miss Ella Barnard, who wore a becoming gown of flowered chiffon, ankle length, and the bridegroenm was supported by his brother, Carl Johnston. Little Miss Jean Stewart, in pale pink, made a very dainty flower girl. During the signing of the register, Harvey Sperling, uncle of the bridegroom, sang very accept- ably "0 Promise Me." After a dainty lunch, served by five friends of the. bride, Mr. and Mrs. Johnston left on a motor trip to northern points. The bride travelled in a suit of poudre blue pushenair crepe with white fur trimmings, large white hat and ac- cessories to match. On their return they will reside on the bridegroom's farm near Bluevale. ids ,and Mrs. J. E. Brandon, and Mr .and Mei. H. C. Perdue and Mr. Ind Mrs. Murray Johnston, were itt Landon Tuesday, attending the fun- eral of their cousin, Jas. M. Rown- tr.de., OBITUARY Alexander Kennedy There passed away at Guelph on Monday afternoon, at his .residence, 21 Andrew St., a well known and highly respected resident in the per. soar of Mr. Alexander (Sandy) Ken- nedy, in his 66th year. He was born on the 2nd con, of Kinloss and liv- ed there until he went to Guelph about 25 years ago. He is survived by' three sisters and two brothers: Annie McCarrol, Sault Ste. Marie, Mrs. James Purvis, Luck - now, Mrs. ,Frank McCloskey, Guelph, John and David Kennedy, White. church; two sisters, Mrs. Dan. Mc- Intosh and Mrs. McLeod, and one brother, William, passed away some time ago. The funeral service was conducted on Wednesday afternoon by Rev. D. H. Marshall, pastor of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church. The flowers were numerous and plentiful. The deceased was always a great lover of flowers, The pallbearers , were: Messrs, Charles Dempsey, Richard Mont. gomery, Rnbert Paterson, Hugh Robertson, George Shutter and Bert Leparde. • Those 'frain this community who attended the funeral were: Messrs, John ,and Peter Kennedy, Mrs. David Kennedy, Mr, and Mrs. Duncan Ken nedy, Mr. and Mrs. James Purvis and Kentiic, Mrs. V. Bolt, Mrs, Joint Reid, Mrs. Lorne Durnit and Miss Donelda MaeCallunl,