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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance Times, 1932-12-15, Page 1With Which is Amalgamated The Cor*'ie_Vidette and Wroxeter News, Single Copies Five Cents. WINGHAM, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 15th, 1932 HOUSE BURNED ,ON 9th OF TURNEERRY On Sunday .last .about '11 am, the ":home of Roy Hastings on the '9th line of Turnberry was completely destroy ed byfire. Mrs, Hastings •• was alone in the house and the rest •of the family were at the Barn when Mrs, Hastings discoveredthat the .upper storey of the house was on, 'fire. Mr. Hastings rushed from the• "barn and neighbors *ere soon on Brand to help but the fire had made such headwaythat it was impossible to save the building, and practically ;all the contents were destroyed as well. Some bedding, a bed and a ;:sofa were saved from the ground floor; but that was all that . could be :vet from the building as , the fire ranade such rapid headway, It is also reported! that Mr. Hast- ings ,lost a quantity of money that "was in .his clothes .in the house. None ofthe other buildings on the property were damaged by the fire on account of the direction of the. ^wind. Fire with its great desteuction is -terrible at any time, btu this fire, ' .coming as it did in winter, is a great misfortune. The cause of the fire is not known, but it is believed that an overheated chimney was the cause of the fire, as it started in the upper storey of the house. The loss is .par- -aially covered by insurance, 1-1OCKEY MEETING POORLY ATTENDED. COMMUNITY .CAROL, SINGING AND SACRED CONCERT Wingham' Citizens' Band has made a splendid contribution to fostering the Spirit of Christmas, in sponsor- ing the arrangement : of a Commun- ity Sacred Concert and Carol Sing- ing program in the Town Hall Sun- day evening, Dec, 18 at 8.30. p.m, The .Bandl has ever been generous in giving of its services to any local worthy cause and this occasion off- ers them a two -fold .opportunity, first of malting their contribution to the Christmas music of the Community, and second, of helping in the raising of moneyfor the Community Xmas Tree and Santa Claus Fund for the silver collection at the door will go tothat cause. In their programme the Band are to be ably assisted by musical talent fromseveral of the local churches, and Mayor Willis will lead the aud- ience in singing the ' Doxology and two well-known Christmas hymns with Band accompaniment.• The program is detailed, below and Undoubtedly will provide a musical treat for the residents of the district. The time is set so that you can come directly from the evening Church services to the Town Hall and ev- eryone is welcome. There is • no ad- mission fee and your silver offering at the door will help bring 'Christ- mas cheer to some kiddies or grown- ups, where circumstances might make -it impossible for Santa Claus to . call otherwise. This Sacred Concert is a whole -hearted community effort. Let everyone reserve this hour to partici- pate in the joy of the occasion. 1. Band, Doxology, Mayor Willis leading. 2. Presbyterian Choir. 3. Duet; Miss Jean Christie, Mrs. J. M. McKay. 4. Musical number by the Hiawian Musicians. 5. Band. 6. Imperial Quartette, 7. Mus ST. ANDREW'S L. A. ELECT OFFICERS The December meeting of the Ladies' Aid of St. Anr•ew's Pesby- terian Church was held in the Church Parlors on Wednesday afternoon, At this meeting Mrs, J. 'Thompson a valued member was niade a Life Member of the W. M. S. in recog- niaion of her long . and faithful ser- vice in the work of the Ladies' Aid, After the usual monthly business session the election of Officers for the coming• year took place and are as follows:— Honorary . President, Mrs. P. S. Linklater (re-elected) President, Mrs, N. L. Fry (re-elected) 1st Vice Pres. Mrs, A. Peebles, 2nd Vice Pres. Mrs. H. C. MacLean. Secretary Mrs. J. E, Fells (re-elected) Treasurer Mrs: E: IL Harrison. (re-elected) Flower. Committee Mrs, G. Oliver (re-elect- ed) Mrs, H. Campbell and. Miss M. Adams.. Collectors:—Ward 1 Mrs. J. J. Elliott (re-elected) Ward 2 Mrs. W. Stewart, Mrs. J. Nicholson . (re-elect- ed) Ward 3 Mrs. G. Godkin. Ward 4 Miss M. Graham, Miss C. McBur- ney (re-elected). At the close of the meeting the President entertained the ladies' to: a cup of tea and lunch. After part - taking of her hospitality a vote of thanks was tendered Mrs, Fry for her kindness as is was very much appreciated. On Thursday evening of last week a meeting was held in the Council 'Chamber by the Athletic Association to organize for hockey. The players numbers and all :Burned out in good num were ready to get clown to practice but nobody else except Dean Scott was' present to get things going, so mothing was accomplished. It now looks as though Wingham will not have organized hockey this winter, but will have to be content with �ex- hibition games. NOTICE TO SI1OPPERS I So that the public may more eas- ily do their Christmas Shopping 'the Merchants of Wingham will keep their stores open in the evening from 'Thursday (inclusive) until Christmas, Making Good Recovery Mrs. g. Mrs. T. Fells who underwent a ser- ious operation in St. John's Hospital `Toronto two weeks ago, is making a splendid recovery. This is excellent news for her many friends who are wishing her a speedy recovery: YoungMan: "� Iwould go to the f(; • end of the world for you." i,• Young Woman:' "Yes, but would you stay there?" Subscriptions .`t2.00 Per Yea PRESBYTERY MET W. M. S. ELECTION AT ETHEL OF OFFICERS Meeting Next March Will Be Held The Christmas meeting of the Wo - in Wingham man's Missionary Society, Wingham United Church, was held in; the T t school room, Mrs. Gowans having The Presbytery of Maitland • me A special in the Presbyterian, Church, Ethel, charge of the programme. Christmas devotional talk was given on' Tuesday of .last weelr, with all Mrs. Rev. � Currie, and Mrs, G,. ministers 'present and a goodly num- by ( )The third ber of elders. Rev.W. A. Williams, Mason offered prayer. e conducted the open- chapter of the Study Book, telling the Moderator, p T of the early missions in the Western ing exercises. On motion of Rev. D. McCullou g hand Rev: C. H. Mac- Prairies was presented by Mrs. Gow g ens assisted by Mrs, D. Dingley and Donald, the Rev. R. M. Hanna, B. D. of Riley, was chosen Moderator Mrs, J: Mitchell. A splendid.talk on Christian Stewardship was given by for 1933: Words of appreciation Christie, The C.G.LT, group in were ,expressed to the retiring Mod- Mrs. C the ability and their bright uniforms' attended the orator for outstanding Y sense o ffairness that characterized meeting and supplied the music by singing Christmas Carols. The presi- his term of office. dent, Mrs. Willis,, conducted the bus - The rates for the Presbytery and Synod Fund were considered and re- mess- It was decided to hold a Synod Christmas Gift Tea in the School duced n- 25 cents per family, Ven Room. on Thursday, Dec. 1+5; every- ons remits; sent down by the Gen- o to bringa gift of money for the oral Assembly, to the Presbyteries every- one re . dealt with Missionary Society. Second-hand clo young woman in the- district should Gen - for consideration, edirection ore '. thingfor the Western` Relief would under the of the Clerk, Rev. plan, to attend this course if at all Kincardine. In be received and packed on the same `possible. T. D. McCullough, of the case of others, it was decided to day.- The report of the nominating For further information and an a committee was presented and the fat postpone consideration until the next outline of the course, apply to the regular 'meeting of Presbytery, lowing officers elected for 1933: Ontario Dept. of Agriculture, Clin- gen, Ontario, Rev. W, Moore, reported for the fres.--Mrs. W. H. Willis.Willis.• committee to strike standing com- Yeee-Pres,—Mrs. L. A. Currie, Mrs, ® AL mittees, and the following were set- J. Wilson, Mrs. J. Dennison, Mrs. M. LOCAL AND PERSONAL ected to function during the ensuing Griffin. g Best work, year: Rec.-Sec.—Mrs. C. Campbell. Skate Sharpening S.S. and Y.P.S., J. L. Burgess, eJ.t Cor,-Sec.—Mrs. Jas, Gilmour. promptly done at Greer's Shoe Store. K. generallivra and elders;budget Miss Betty Walker was home from MacGillivray Tress: Mrs, F. R. Howson. and interests, Wm. Patter- Finance Sec,—Mrs. R. L. Sewart. Stratford Normal School for the son, W. Moore and elders; Horne Envelope Sec.—Mrs. A. J. Walker. week -end, and Foreign Missions, C. H. Mac- Christian Stewardship Sec.—Mrs. Miss Glenna Spotton returned to Donald, T. D. McCullough and ed- Wm brolly town Tuesday after spending"a week ors; students and colleges, K. Mao- Sec Mrs P Gowans, in Toronto. Lean, W. Moore and elders; church life and work, A. Leggett, John Pol- lock and elders; pensions, R. M. Hanna, and the minister from. Tees - water and Elders; remits, T. D. Mc- Cullough, K. MacLean and elders; standing committees, Wm. A. Will- iams, •Wm. Patterson and elders. It was announced that the Rev. Fran- cis B. Arlan, formerly of Arkone, and the rninster elect of the Teesr/iter and Belmore charge, was to be in- ducted in Teeswater on Wednesday, Dec. 14th, at 7.30 o'clock. The Rev. Supt. of Mission Band—Mrs. B. K. MacLean, Wingham, to narrate Wellwood. the steps leading up to the call, and Supt. of Baby Band—Mrs, (Capt.) teacher at Todmorden, Mrs. • Rose give the adress tod the people. Rev. Adams: was a faithful member of the Unit T. D. _AMcCulcugh of Kincardine, to Leader of C. G.I.T. Group—Mrs. L, H. Currie. It' Stor Foot e i e t s Christmas time at Greer's Shoe e. Call and get your share of the, wear Bargains. COURSE IN AGRICUL- TURE AND HOME ECONOMICS The Ontario Department of Agri- culture conducts each year, a mon- th's course in Agriculture and Horne Economics in each County in the Province, The course in Huron Coun- ty is being held in the village ref Brussels, from January 3rd to 27th, 1933, and is under the supervision of the Agricultural office in Clinton, These classes are held in a differ- ent district each year and, as the County is a large one, the opportun- ity to attend one of these classes on- ly comes once in about eight or ten years: The rriore important phases of Ag- riculture and Home Economies will be dealt with and a number of spec- ial lecturers will be featured. Over 2,100 boys and girls have attended Short Courses of this nature in Hur- on County and every young man and GARRISON DANCE MUCH ENJOYED A very pleasant evening was en- joyed by all who attended the Gar- rison Athletic Association Dance' last Friday Night at the Armories; The dance hall was decorated with flags and bunting and presented a galla appearance. About 160 were present and all were loud in praise' of the music which was furnished by Jack Carr's six piece band. As previously announced the pro- ceeds frornt his dance will be donat- ed to the. Chamber of Commerce Xmas Tree and Santa Caus Fund. This amount which will be handed over has not been exacty determined, but will be'approximately $60, The committee . in charge of the dance are very grateful to all wlio in anyrnanner helped inmaking for the sucess of,the dance especially Mr. J. W. McKibbon who, donated a beautiful Jasmine Toilet set on which lucky tickets were sold; and the Western Foundry for the loan of a . furnace to heat the building. L. S. Walden, of London, held the lucky ticket.on the Toilet Set. OBITUARY ,Mrs. Walter Rose The death of Katherine Elizabeth McTavish, beloved wife of Walter Rose, Brussels, occurred on Tuesday of last week. Although in poor health for some time her sudden death was a shock to her many friends; Mrs.• Rose was 'the daugh- icai selection, Sacred Heart ter of the late Duncan. and Mary Church. McTavish, Wingham, and was in her 8. Band, "Oh, Come all ye Faith- 54th year. ful," Mayor Willis leading audience: She leaves to mourn her loss, her 9. Double Quartette, United husband and one daughter, Louise, Church, ' 10. Presbyterian Choir. 11. Band. 12.• Musical selection, Sacred Heart Church. 13. Imperial Quartette. 14. Band, "Holy Night,", Mayor Willis leading audience. The 15. King. WEDDINGS Mackenzie - Drummond A quiet but pretty wedding took place on Saturday, December 10th:, at St. Paul's Anglican Church, Hen- sall, when Margaret Netterfield,' eld- est daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Er- rold ,Drunimond, became' the bride of Orme Valetfne Mackenzie, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Macken- zie, of Kincardine. The bride, who was given in mar- riage by her father, looked charming in a gown of Hunter's green crepe with accessories to match. She car- ried a shower bouquet of Sunni Mar- igolds. The bride was attended by her sister, Miss Louise Drummond, and the best roan was Mr. John Drummond, ,brother . of. the bride. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Maxwell Parker, in the ,presen- ce of, the immediate reatives. Mr. and Mrs. Mackenzie will re- side in Kincardine;', DRUNK' FOUND LYING IN SNOW On. Saturday about 5 aan. Chief Allen was called to William Street' where he found a man lying;in the snow helpless from taking too much liquor, With thh assistance of the -night-watchman and another man i they carried this helpless person to the Town Hall, Later in the day- he appeared on a. charge of clrunkeness and was fined $1.0.00 and costs. On Monday. morning' Magistrate Reid held police court m the Coun- cil Chamber. Jantes Campbell, Lis towel, appeared before the iblagis- ~trate regarding payments to be made according to a previous court order which had not been met, He agreed 'to the necessary settlements. The other case that came to the Magistrate's attention concerned! one Wm. Guest, of West Wawa ane " anh d was charged under the g fishery act with disturbing a nest of fur -bearing animals (skunks). He Was fitted $1b, and costs. Strangers' Temperance Sec.—Mrs. R. J. Tyn- Give the Boys and Girls our excel- dall. lent Shoes or Slippers for Christmas. Missionary. Monthly Sec.—Mrs. T. w. 5. Greer.. Zilliac, of Elmira, was Miller. Associate Helpers Sec.—Mrs. A. a week -end guest of Mr. and Mrs. Ramsay. J. H, Crawford. Out - Supply Sec,—Mrs. R. A. Coutts. Hockey Skates and Skating Out- Press Sec, ZVIrs. W. J. Greer. fits. Big stock to select from and Sec. of Communion—Mrs. Robert lowest prices at Greer's. Currie. Miss Olive Cruikshank of Guelph, Pianist—Mrs. D. Geddes. vieited with' hey mother, Mrs. Geo. Hon. Pres. of Mission Circle -Mrs. Cruikshank, nTk,Jo ver the and Eleanor, F. R. Howson. attended the MacKenzie -Drummond wedding in Hensel) Saturday after- noon. Outstanding- Values in Men's, Wo- men's and ChiIdren's Shoes and Slip- pers at Greer's Christmas Sale of r• Christmas Entertainment S. NO. 9 School. East Wawanosh, Frid. Night .Dee. 16th. Admission Adults 15c Children 10c. Mable Clark and children, Pauline and Carl,spent the week -end Miss Ruth Lewis, • Edward St, at the home of her cousins, Mr. and e ions operation far' 'errs. Clayton Edwards, Stratford. toxic goitre at the Lockwood Mr, J. Kerr andson, Toronto, last Tuesday, oflast avec e. We are pleased to report that Miss Lewis is making a satisfactory re- covery. ed Church and a teacher of a Young Woman's class in the Sunday School. The funeral took place on Thurs- day. The service at the home and graveside were conducted by Rev. C. J. Moorehouse. Interment took place in Brussels Cemetery. _. -- Inn)niu,in seep First Ba.pist Church Rev. E. C. Smith, Pastor. Sunday, December 18th 10 a,:tn, Sunday School,. 11 a.m. Morning Worship. 7 p.m. Subject: "A Very Impoetant Question" Mon, 8 :pan. ¥ting' People's, Wed. 8 p.m. Mid -week Serv- ice. A Hearty Welcome to. Alt W. C. T. 13. Meeting. A regular meeting of the W. C. T. U. was held at the home of Mrs. A. E Lloyd on Thursday . afternoon last there was a good attendance of mem- bers. Only routine business was dealt with at. the meeting. BOTH RINKS HAVE GOOD ICE SURFACE The cold wave which swept On- tario over the week -end and early part of the week made it possible for the Arena Co. to finish the #1 J surface which was started some there ago. Tuesday night the hockey play- ers were out to practice, and after their play skating was enjoyed. a The .curlers also got" away start on Tuesday night. Last win- ter they had but little curling, season have been hoping for a good this year, and if this weather con- tinues they will surely have its A Christmas Entertainment Of songs, dialogues, etc,, will be held on Tuesday evening, December 20th, at Howick S. S. No. 1, Con. 17. A small admission fee will be charged. HAND BADLY CUT BY SAW EASTERN STAR ELECT OFFICERS At the regular"meeting of Huron' Chapter No. 89 O.E,S. held on Tues- day evening, Dec. 13, the folio -wing officers were elected for the ensuing- year: nsuing year: Worthy Matron—Mrs. D. Rae. Worthy Patron—Dr. Stewart. Assoc. Matron—Mrs. O. Habk'irk: Assoc. Patron—Mr. Roy McGee. Secretary—Mrs. E. J. Nash. Treasurer—Miss Mary Pattison. Conductress—Mrs. W. H. Phair. Assoc. Cond.—Mrs. J. H. McKay. Trustees—Mrs. A. Taylor, Mr. Roy McGee, Mrs. Stewart. Auditors—Mrs. T. Currie, Mrs. Fox and Mrs. Weren't. Officers -will be installed a regular meeting in January. the ST. PAUL'S BAZAAR VERY SUCCESSFUL The Ladies' Guild of St. Paul's An- glican Church held a most success- ful bazaar in the Council Chamber address the minister,. the moderator Foottrea last Saturday afternoon. Rev, R. M. Hanna of Ripley, to pre- S S There were several stalls, Sale of side and induct Take advantage of Greer's Christ- mas sale for practical Christmas Gifts. Baking, Country Store, Post Office, It was decided to hold the next o ' Aprons, Country Miscellaneous, and onthmeeting of PIesbytern at Wingham all did a thriving' business. After - ort the first Tuesday in March. �Irs noon tea was also served, and this At the close of the .Presbytery, the Underwent Operation feature of the bazaar was also ex gathering enjoyed achicken dinner, ceedingly well patronized, provided by the ladies of the congre- gation. C� J George, A Christmas`. Concert 1 attended the funeral of the futniu Will be held at S.S. No. 3, Turn - On Saturday, Dec. 17th sister, 11frs, Stephen Moore, Wind berry, on Wednesday, Dec. 21st. Pro-, ser, who passed away Saturday gramme will consist of a Play "Our The Salvation Army will be hold- mor- ning last. Awful Aunt." Music, etc. Admission While working at his factory on Friday afternoon 'last Mr. C. Cook had- the . misfortune to havieg his right hand come. in contact With a power saw. His thumb was cut to the bone from the fleshy pert to the end and the next three fingers welt also severely cut as was -the lower part of his little finger: The cuts which reseLble a tear are healing quite nicely, but are ex- ceediagly painful, and it will be some days 'befere Mr. Coek will be able W. Ontario Liberals to Organize On Saturday afternoon at Hyrrian 13 Thrifty! Purchase your Golosh- es and Rabbers at Greer's Shoe Special, Sat., Dec. 17: Fresh Pi,c- HAVE YOU FOR- st. Paul's Xmas Tree and Concret GOTTEN SOMETHING The Annual Christmas Tree and Hall, London, Ont., a large number 10 ths. School will talce place at 8 o'clock Concert of St. Paul's Church Sunday of representative Liberals met to dis- The Chamber of Commerce Xmas 10 lb. lots, 8c lb.; Sausage, cuss the project of a Western On- Tree and Santa Claus Fund -will be 1 oe over, 7c lb.; Fresh made Head- on Thursday evening, Dec. 22nd. A splendid program has been arranged. tario Liberal Association to embrace closed Fridajr, Dec. 23rd. No doubt cheese, 4 lb. 25c; Good Boiling Beef Cartons Admission, adults 25c, children 10c. hurteen counties and twenty -she there are a great many people who Federal constituencies. Every county are desirous of contributing to this125c; Other cuts o ce sent delegates, and it was unanimous- fund, but have overlooked the fact priced accordingly. These pricee for ahead with the 'plan: The draft of a a week away. Do not delay further. ly end enthusiastically decided. to go that Christmas is oaly a little over constitution was read and approved, Y011 may leave your subscription at and a dommittee was appointed to either bank or with any official of arrange fot a large meeting, repre- the Chamber of Commerce. Your senting all the cOunties, to be held help will be greatly appreciated, to use his hand. in January. Subscribe Nowl Clamber of Tonniterrt Tattuttunitg You Cam Help Spread The Spirit of Christmas Subscribe Now! Help provide a bag of goodies for every child and a basket of food for many. A Christmas Concert for Everybody in the Town Hall, at 7.30 P.M., on "friday, December 23rd. No Admission Charge. Everybody Welcome. A special invitation is extended to the rural communities, x.penses to be defrayed by public donations. Subscriptions rec.eived both Banks. Be as generous as you can. Auspices of thc Chamber of Commerce. Miss D. Veils, Treasurer. H. Campbell, AffekrAW Wingham Poultry Fancier Did Well Thos. Bowers, who exhibited his poultry at the Winter Fair Guelph, did exceedingly well, his entry tak- ing ,8 firsts and 7 seconds. He turn- ed the tables on some of the birds that won from him at the Royal Fair Toronto, which gave him eonsid- able satisfaction, SMALL BID ON HOTEL PROPERTY LISTOWEL CHILD BURNED TO DEATH Kenneth Norman 'Marshall, three- year-old son of Mr. and Mrs, John Marshall, who resides about 0/le- ver-ter mile east of Listowel, lies dead in the Listowel Memorial Hos- pital as a result of burns received when a coal oil lamp exploded in the home, about 8.15 p.m. Sunday night, while the family was partaking of the evening meal. The parents and a younger son, John Donald, 18 mon- ths old, were also terribly burned about the hands, arms and face, but are not consid.ered in a serious con - Chief of Police Carl Rocher, towel, was notified of the accident, Kelly, rushed: to the scene, where they found.two neighboring farmers, . j. McMin and John Vernon, and with their assistance, succeeded in extin- guishing the flamaes. Listowel fire truck, arriVed later and remain. ed on the seem., to guard against any further outbreak. The contents of the dining room were totally des- troyed but the house was saved, ' with coal oil and. his wife held the lighted. burner when the exPlosion toolt plane. • The sale of the Brunswick Hotel which took place last Saturday after- noon, drew a good crowd but when, the day's proceeding's were closed by T. Fells the auctioneer, the build- ing had not been sold. Two sales took place during the afternoon, the first was for the build- ing and land, and the bid reached $2.000. The sale for the building and contents brought a bid 'of $2.$00. These amounts however were not sufficient to cover the reserved bid. It is etaderstood that sealed bids will be received up to Dec. 23rd. which will have to have the apptoval of the inspectors of the tanIcruptery.