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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance Times, 1932-12-15, Page 2PAGE TWO THE WIN'GH. ADVANCE -TIMES Thurs., :December 15, 1932 The, never seen a cow until .9 Winghaltn Advance -Tittles Published at W INQHA1Vf ONTARIO Every Thursday Morning by The Advance -Times Publishing Co en Gane was 51bown ft)r tl e e Govern ne We respectfully saa(;gest ieI benefit. Children in large ce trey gelation requiring such expense be rarely miss much. mended to do away with . this waste * * * t the earliest poesible moment. A Hamilton pian ret tr..p. i I �, re malty relating to the cost of ndar�,• education. The `: High - cesea nxrate urn' Srho,ol . grants apportioned by , the • 1' c6 unet , $ traps t.�r ; n the long list of coinntursicatioa seerrowe in order that he cat; ca., ►r ' E Subscription Rate r One Year $2.00 btiit' a+ pr:.,iid Id' ask for ebartty. Six months, 1. in advance stari.nee a ,d 't erg he would; have Department were read: Goderieh, To U, S. A., $.2;50 per year. "riiz�*ltain .1,619.42; C i $1.00 ' d 'He i geld have Foreign rate, $3.00 per year. •k;t'td t,s., laird, ,it one time..$1,9'2.0.50; UGation. j * * tun, $1,86;1.50; Seaforth, $1,584.50; Advertisingrates on app ' i The ,'tanager of Public Utilities Exeter, $1,498.93. ! Cenunissi'an in St .Catharines has The annual report of the chief en - 'CONDITIONS IN GASPE 'been using Hydra prrwer for his res- gineer advised that the boilers in the Last year idence t had the p year the writer lfor fifteen years without pay- county buildings were in goad con- sire on- i re of a trip through the. Gaspe Pen- ing for same. We mentioned this to di*f.:n.-Filed. insula, and aside from its rugged . bring cm the fact that this is theW. W. Dennison, inspector of le - beauty, the quaint habits of the peg,- first case cf its kind since the in -'gal office., advised that the rack that pie and the simplicity in which they caption of Hydra;. i holds plans in the Registry Office is lived, the one oustanding feature fray * * * * not satisfactory, and asked that a their contentment. '. Canadian youth claims to have ,; new one be obtained; the fence ar- T hese people are to a great extent ievented a device which broadcasts oiind the building is failing down. fishermen, and if a man was ,liligent 'lent and pev.er. It will seem queer Referred to the County Property in his work all he had to do was it: ap.'rcacii ore's radio when the Committee. take his catch to the store or trader house cools oif instead of doing our A co nmunication from S. W. Sy- . and receive goods in exchange. Al- daily dozen with theshov'klel. mans, Secretary Ontario ,tgrtcu Q Itlir- k most every home had its potato F * * al Council, enclosing statements re- patch: where the winter supply was A snail driver at Port Hope has luting to swine production and ask - grown. If reports are right, there travelled 170,810 miles in the dis-;inn that they be forwarded to the %?t are now, in what a little over a year charge of his duties. Many impatient agricultural representative, was sent ago was a happy people, 10,000 per- persons feel that their letters must to the Agricultural Committee. sons in dire need and 60,000 more have travelled at least that far. A letter from the Department of , threatened with acute shortage of * * * A retired Toronto broker now of Highway in the Township of, These men are just as good fisher- comes forward with the idea of mak- Turnberry was referred to the Good nett now as 'a year ago, but they ing wheat the basis of commodity Roads Committee. cannot trade their fish as there is prices, to remonetize silver and re- A resolution from Elgin County little or no market for this product, tain gold as a monetary standard. disapproved of the abolition of the also their potato crop has been a .This suggestion supplies food for County Councils and was referred to failure thisyear. thought as many countries use silver the Legislative Committee; and. one Thissection of our country is not almost altogether as money. from the County of Middlesex on the suited to agriculture, so these people * * * * cost of secondary education, to the are almost what's- dependent on their Premier Taschereau says he wilt ; Education Committee. Highways concerning the reversion provisions catchof fish for a living. not have Ontario power used in Que- Thenet results of this disaster bee, Many Quebec mines could be goes to prove that we must devise eupplied power at a much smaller some means of trade within our cost, from Ontario, so that the Pre- admitted during the year, and the country so that such cases as this triers stand is hard to understand. home is self-sustaining, was informa- may be remedied .and future re -oc- currences prevented. House of Refuge Report There are 91 inmates in the House of Refuge, fourteen of whom were FINAL MEETING OF * * COUNTY COUNC Have you subscribed to the Cham iter of Commerce Xmas Tree and Santa Claus Fund? Donations may be given at either of the local banks. Get your skates sharpened. The iec at the Arena is ready.. * * * Do you realize there is but a lit- tle ittle over a week in which to do your Christmas shopping? * *' * * :3500 Boston school children had IL tion contained in the report of J. M. Govenlock, inspector. The number of days' board, inmates, was 33,900; number of days' board, keepers fam- ily and help, 1,850; the total expend - Inspection of County Buildings by Grand jury Considered iture on the House and farm, $16,- Not Necessary. 081.38; add value of provisions and fuel on hand $3,081.38. The amount Huron County Council opened its received from paying inmates was December session Tuesday. In ad- $13,546.29. dressing the members Warden L. H. A motion was sponsored. by Elli- Rader expressed his appreciation of ott-Hawke-That a request be sent their co-operation. He believed they by this Council to the Provincial were ever conscientious in all matt- \rlinis:er of Agriculture that h:: take ers referred to them in committee. "I think all have tried to stay with - action regarding the excessive rates charged b3 stoc cors iailigllAallt111itEIl1121:1111/1i1; i1113111I111111IIi1gU11II114 in, the estimates and I might say that the stock yards in regard to ship - stock as we submit in c at the present time it is the wish of meat of live XMAS, L _ the public at large to see the neem- these hard times when prices are loss- - oss- it 311 0 M See Our Supply of Xmas Cards wad Gifts Seedless Raisins, 2 lbs, 75c Valencia Raisins, 2 lbs. 25c Fresh Cnrrauts, 1. lb. 1 c COaking Figs, 2 .;1175. ....... .... 7 Choice Fresh Dates, 1 lb..10c Walnuts, halves, 1 lb _..._49c Almonds, 1 lb. ..45c Maraschino Cherries, 1 lb 40c Mince Meat, 2 ib. ............--25c Lemon and Orange Peel ib. 19c Citron Peel, 1 ib. 29c Mixed Peel, 1 Ib...... Glace Pineapple Rings, lb 55c Pastry Flour, 24 117. .............40c Prairie. Rose Bread Flour 98` lb. _._.._..... ......._.__.__..51 95 burs come to Goderich to legislate there shunld be corresponding charg- _ that �3a' " The grand jury's re- e exacted by these law price_, in • • commendation for fire extinguishers Adjournment was moved until 10 = and fire escapes for the Children's a.m. 'Wednesday. • Shelter and House of Refuge wed The recommendations of the Agri- > • other changes were mentioned by Cultural Advisory Committee, and th- warden who felt the inspection hearing the report of the Old Age 'j by the grand jury was uper-luo Pensions Committee r Cmm:pied most r ,-tv *+f the fact that the c u..ty of the Wednesday nu. • I ., ,iris committees for that pur- The former report was qui! tirt i:npor- • t H A saeing of 5500 in jurors' tart information to the runnel mean ie , fees had been made. Mr. Rade. saidbete. The catust recemmen+ ing the _ there was no county official who did e tab1ishment sof a sugar beet fac- not accede and sympathize with pre- tt t y, it was conceded in the discus- Z ' ill scut cc,nd .i:,ns. and urged the coup- -fen, eras as inttire ting to town a= • Be oil t*., make fairness an essential. to county. Reeve: I. J. Wright who ' ati , Later the council passed the fel- oebmitted the re:pert, fiaid 20.000 tons Wee l t in motions sponsored by Reeves r,f sugar beets were produced in -'ic _ on an Taylor: IC'bb d T 1 "That r e Huron County. irk ricultural Ad- 3 S trictly Cash or Trade. a nsirter the inspection of county Thr- report of the g t lot idin*rte, C+: urt H u e l;i r,istry Of- visory Council read as follows: Refuge judge and jury an absol- ed in the recent bacon hog field day N General Merchant Belgrave. lite wast;: *A time and money as these and auction sale at Walton, the ad111 - fke. Children:, Shelter and House of 1. In view of the interest display - o . Coler iiug.- b. lldglli181111r1111sH;ilismul;g9:!'.imItwiI iaui'.tt3buildings are under supervision oi visor), council recommends that One fah«`. - ,:arm,, lstyatrrt,r.;rr xea'., ata DOWN GOES THE PRICE OF ELECTRIC LIGHT BULBS. 40 & 60 Watt Lamps At 15c Each ALL REGULAR TYPES ARE ALSO REDUCED. Wingharn Utilities COMMISSION Crawford Block. Plume 15,6. ;.,r two similar meetings be conduct - ted in the county next year, prefer- . bly either immediately before or af- terr spring seeding operations; it st <,uld appear that the standard of 1 enetario bacon hogs shall have to be T raised in order to meet the exact lns requirements of the British mar- - a, earket, and as this necessitates consid +arabic improvement work, the coun- cil recommends that the agricultural representative compile a boar census • of the county; that advisory council 3-`,l" recommends that a day be set aside next =-ring to be known 'as Huron ,0 This -Store Bubbling Over With Ideas for Christmas Gifts GIFT LINENS FANCY BORDERED TERRY WEAVE TOWELS 27 Terry Weave Bath Towels, White with Fancy Borders in col- ors. Sizes 18 x 36. Special, .Each , • ^ BRIDGE SETS Smart appliqued modernistic designs in color an plain white linen, stitched edge in color, 36 inch cloth, 4 napkins alCl to match, ret • STer as, HAND WORK TOWELS Dainty embroidered guest towels that fit into your gift idea, hand worked Maderia Towels in many patterns, regular 7 c selling on these to $1.00, each __-_ FACE CLOTHS AND TOWEL SETS. Tthese sets are dainty, also a gift of gen- erous proportion; tied with ribbon, done up in cellophane, and lowest prices. Priced 65c, 98c, $1.15, $1.50 PILLOW CASES Fine embroidered pillow cases with deep hemstitched or scalloped hems. M S�] G Boxed, pair •_ _ __ - -._.. c•� BATH TOWELS Large fancy all over patterned Bath Tow - els, modern paterns in colors. Size 22x43. reg. 75c. Ea. 55c. Pr. 1 m00 BORDERED. TOWELS Large all over patterned Bath Towels, with deep fancy bordered hems, various designs, colors blue gold; rose, mauve and. green. Size 22x43. Ea 65 c WOOL JERSEY DRESSES Girls' pure wool Jersey Dresses, some lit- tle girl you know of, would like a gift of one of these smart practical dresses, styles are varied, so are the colors. Ages 8 to14 yrs. reg, $2.25. Each 179 Fancy Gift FIANDKERCHIEFS Handkerchiefs re- ceive a lot of attention at this giving time of the year, and why not, these dainty sheer cre- ations are most prized ,l and so necessary. Spe- cially priced. AT 25c Dainty embroidered corners on pure Irish linen, others with Venetian lace, regular 35c. AT 15c New and attractive designs and borders. Regular 25c, AT 10c It will surprise you, on looking over our 10c range. Pretty em- broidered borders. AT 5c A grand selection of silk crep- es, georgettes, picture handker- chiefs for kiddies. Ladies' Neckscarfs New Arrivals Each 98c Silk Scarfs, what better gift, for everyone wears these popular fine silk neck scarfs. -Many smart patterns and neatly colored. DA INTY GIFT LINGERIE These beautiful Boxed Lingerie Creations are finding favor; all are dainty wearables of fine . quality silk ray- on. What would be more appreciated as a gift? Con- sisting of pyjamas, gowns, brassier and pantie sets, vest and bloomer sets, Etc. Each .,.-__.... AT1.95 Fine Rayon in New Weaves, also Silk MEN'S WOOL SWEATERS Practical full-sized all wool Sweaters, �sf�f var- ious color combinations. Sizes 36 to 44. Heavy knit. Each ......... 1.50 Crepes. SETS AT 98c A really fine selection at a popular price, the value is sur- prising. Consist of Gowns, Pyjamas, Vest and Bloomer Sets, Brassier & Pant- , ie Sets. All boxed. Ea. if Children's LINGERIE Pantie Sets, Gowns, Pyjamas: these are real dainty, imagine the lack at receiving .a gift like big sister. Special 1.39 price PULLOVERS All wool Pullovers, plain or fancy patterned weaves, round and NT -necks, long Q I, sleeves. Each -__........__.. Ladies' PULLOVERS New Pullovers in fancy weav- es and color effects, puff sleev- es and long sleeves. These are popularly priced and are best values offered. reg. to $2.75. Each ... 2.25 RUBBER APRONS These "colorful Rubber Aprons make charming gi They come in various colors, pockets and side trimmed in white, a large floral design in contrast completes these good sized Rubber Aprons. - 65C Each MEN'S TIES AND SOCKS Two items : of gift interest, Sock and Ties, both are real value, look them over, you'll find them so. Socks are wool with silk. All neat patterns. AC Socks 39 c Ties boxed - L `. `r:ER STORE GIFT UMBRELLAS A 'special price on fancy ' handled Umbrellas, most- ly amber handles, tips and ferrule; fine mixture covers, strong frames. Boxed reg $3.50 Each .. ... 2.89 Toylanai Specials TRAINS - 79c Fast Express Train, that speeds around a - 6 - piece oval track. Engine, tender and 7n„. two cars. Reg. 95c. Each ...- a77 FIRE TRUCK Fire Truck, pull toy of heavy steel, painted red, complete with bell and two lad "751c ders. 18 inches long. Reg. $1.49.._._ I FERRIS WHEELS Strong wind-up toy that goes for consider- able time; twocars go over and under, bell rings at top, eight inches high. Reg. 65c. Each 50c WIND UP ANIMALS These animals when wound up move their heads as when eating grass. Come complete with grass. Reg. 75c. Each O � MUSICAL TOPS A five -inch gayly colored top, this top spins by pressing spiral handle on top. 23c Each. _.__.._........_ _ MUSICAL TOPS This big top spins by pulling string f c, quickly from around top. Each YJ� GIFT BAZAAR - 2nd FLOOR The Gift Section is receiving plenty of fav- orable comment; it deserves it too; he have gathered together plenty of real dainty gift suggestions at real surprising low prices. Visit this bazaar. Nothing over $1.00. CHRISTMAS CARDS Twelve Beautiful Cards with envelop- es to match, not two alike. Box ,...._..... ��-C ASSORTED XMAS CARDS Pretty Christmas Cards with Envelopes to match 2 for 5 c Men's BROADCLOTH SHIRTS Shirts find a spot in any man's heart, these are all cut on generous lines, plain white or striped patterns, All Sizes. 9 Each YOUR GIFT STORE Day and that County be Sheep Dipping D y � >G4 _neee n� ��ia �-*"- . ..z his be given publicity in the county . � apers and through the medium of ircular letters to all owners of corn -1 sion work and a grant of $20 toward, Under enquiries, 'unity dipping tanks in the county. r f the heavy losses sus- each school fair conducted in the asked'about the facts regarding the In view � towns getting back. a percentage of 'tFlitained by the cattle industry through county. es,dania a It is the wish of the council that. payments on ,'County roads.:' This 'the Warble and the g r horses,the council the county council consider the ad-, was referred to the Highways or caused by bots in visibility of hawing a sugar beet fac- Good Roads Commission to give e to the methods Publicity be given controland pre- tory established in the county and a required 'information with explanat-. to the methods of vention and suggests that an endea- letter to this effect be prepared and ions. be: made to establish an area in forwarded' to the St. Lawrence Sugar The report of the .Old Age Pen - the vorsions Committee was taken clause by the county in which the farmers will Co. of Montreal: at the resent time, it clause with Reeve Ballantyne in the undertake to - treat all horses and cat- Whereas p every chair, The Committee had 145 appli- tle . for the extermination of these takes about one. hog out of ve y t the fact that 'agreat four, or one bstthel of wheat out'of cations to date. The the Act nu came pe ts. Owing to make a the difference on the pay roll sine every four to p in force is 620, of whom nine ^have cc,me itt from other countries. The reports of the Educational Committee and. the Mother's Allow- atiee Committee were read, The number of. mothers increased frons 56 to 64. The total number of benefic- iaries is 106. ter. Reeve Wright deal of weed seeds are annually be - "rig sown efrigsown with cereal grains and small seeds, the council wishes to recom- mend that the agricultural represen- tative conduct -a seed drill: survey itt which the camples collected,* will, as far as possible, be taken direct -front the seed drill, The council recommends to the 1983 council continuing the custom - in exchange between English and Canadian currency, we respectfully request that this county council seri- ously consider this situation and that a motion be prepared and forwarded to the Hon. Robert Weir, ]federal Minister of Agriculture, requesting that he use his influence to establish. the English pound ort a 'rarity' with ary grant -of $200 for junior exten- the Canadian dollar in Canada. mittee gave the levies for this year and the returns of the amounts paid by , each school district, town or vil- lage of the rate levied for these schools the previous years. The total sums paid by the County for Continuation and High School education for 1932 are: Huron Con- tinuation Schools, $10,595.96; Adjac- ent County Schools, $1,$41.66; Har- ron High Schools, $47,856^89; Adja- cent County High Schools, $2,745.55; Total, $63,040.06, This sunt, repres- ents over a twill and two-fifths on the equalized county valuation of $44,271,175.00. The committee re- commended that, since the County is not arranged into High and Continu- ation School districts, the matter stand as at present and that the new Council for'1033 deal with this mat - RducatioReport The report of the Education Csrrt shitted, the committee reported as With reference to resolutions sub - follows: "Re the resolution of Middlesex County Council making parents or guardians not responsible for the tu- ition of pupils over 6 years in at- tendance at secondary schools." - Carried, "Re the resolution submitted by the Counties of 'Wentworth, Halton, Dufferin and, Sfmcoe (a) Giving the County Councils the right to Set it axinium on which they .will pity maintenance grants to HighSchools and that for 1933-34 the maximum salaries for teachers be $1,800 for principals and $1,000 for assistants. -Carried, :(b) That the Lower School work be removed from. High Schools and tirade a public school course in all schools where a teacher holding a first class certificate is employed, The cotntil cotild not agree to (Continued ori page 6)