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The Wingham Advance Times, 1927-07-14, Page 1With which is amalgamated The Corrie Videlte 'and The Wroxeter News Single Copies, Five Cents," IMPRESSIVE CONFIRMATION SERVICE There was a large congregation in . St. Paul's church on Tuesday evening when the` s rchbisliop of Ontario ad- ministered. the ''Rite of. Confirmation to twenty. -five candidates and also dedicated a solid silver bread box, a large altar cross, and two brass vases: The silver box was given in memory of Jimmie Scott, infant son of Mr.. and -Mrs, W, J. Scott, The Arch- bishop: gave an eloquent and inspir- ing address .and congratulated the congregation on the improvements made: in the chancel since his last visit: ., CHAUTAUQUA OFFICER At a' meeting of the Chautauqua guarantors held in the Council cham- ber Thursday evening, July 6th, the officers for the year were elected ,as follows:. President, Mayor Fells; vice-president, Mr, A. G. Smith; sec - r, etary-treaiur er, W. H. Gurney; Tick- et committee, Mr. S.' Bennetts, E. Wilkinson, E. Preston, W. Wellings,. T. H. Gibson, Wm. I\I. Reid, F. R. Howson, F. J• Hill; Advertising com- mittee, A. G. Smith, W. H. Willis, Dr. A. J. Irwin, W. T. Booth; Grounds committee, F. Preston, Wm. M. Reid, J. A. McLean, Thos. Fells. THE TOUR OF CONTRASTS A NEW THRILL JULY 25TH -AUGUST r5TH, 1927 Would you like to have some new conversation? To tell about : Banff and Lake Louise, to have your circle shrug with jealous mien at the won- der tales? Then 'come along with Sinclair Laird and his band of adven- turers, over the Great •Divide.- Enjoy the shivers of a motor trip clinging to the Windermere Road. tell the petty details of reservations, hotels, drives, sight seeing arranged before- hand by the Director under the aus- ' pi'c'ee 'of the. Canadian Pacific World's' Greatest Travel System. The Luxury Tour. of Confederation Year. Andthe cost just what you expect. Ask G. L. Baker, Canadian Pacific Railway, Wingham, Ont,, for Tour Literature now. W'INGHAM .GIRL HONORED Prior to her departure' for her home in Wingham, Miss Myrtle Ben- nett, who taught for four years itt >lie Ferndale • school, was the recipient of several gifts, On Tuesday, June zest, the people, of the section gathered at ,the` home of Mr, and -Mrs. David Brotglr and presented Miss Bennett with a valuable mantel clock and an electric lamp, On Monday following, the Willing. Workers of the Anglican church met: at the home of Mrs, A. Mielhausen and gave her a fine linen. tablecloth. The following night, the young' people of Centreville United church niet at the home of Mrs. Hen- derson Lougheed. After a social ev- ening, Miss Bennett was given a dainty silver flower basket and an ad- dress, complimenting her for her aid in church work, GET YOUR OPERATOR'S 1' RAT OR,S PERMIT We understand there are several people who drive motor vehicles who have repeatedly stated that until the Government notified them, they did not intend to get, out an operator's license„ This is a: mistaken idea for the Government does not do busine, that way ,and if an inspector asks to see your ..permit and you have none, it may cost you' more than $> after, August rst, ;In case of an ac- cident it Would be much wiser to have a license' than to be found without one. You will be treated more hon- orably in court: if you are living up to the law of the' province than if you are breaking it deliberately. The kcal issuer las already sold well over Soo operators' permits, Mr. and, Mrs. William Chapman, who have beet 'visiting with Mrs. Chapman's parette, Mr. and Mrs, J. J. Brooks, have returned to their home in Watkerville, • Mr. Hal. Foyer, of London, is spending his 'vacation with his par- ents, Mr. and Mrs, W, J• Buyer. The family left yesterday on a motor trip to Welland, Hamiltot, Niagara Falls and Bttffalo. WJNGHAM, ONT., THURSDAY, JULY 14th, 1927 DESIGNATED TO FOREIGN FIELD An interesting and impressive ser- vice took place in St, Andrew's church, Wingham, on Wednesday ev- ening last, when Miss M, William- son was designated as a missionary in India for the Presbyterian church in Canada, Rev, Mr. James, 'Moder- ator of Maitland Presbytery, conduct- ed the service and read our Lord's commission, "Go into all; the world and preach the gospel," followed with the opening prayer . -and scripture reading ; from Rpm. 1:x7. Dr, Perrie said Miss Williamson had, always been a most faithful worker in the church among the young people ,but of late she had been associated with Chalmers church, Toronto, Dr. Per- rie then followed with prayer,. The anthem, "Peace Perfect Peace," was rendered by the choir. Mr.'' Jaznes, on behalf of the Pres- bytery and Mission Board,' then ded- icated Miss Williamson and she was set apart for service as a missionary 11MISS MAE WILLIAMSON teacher in the Bhii field, India, op- erated by the Presbyterian Church ill, Canada. Dr. Forbes, of Teeswater, 'repre- senting the General Board of Mis- sions, offered' the dedicatory prayer. Mrs. MCKereoll, president of the W. M.S. council, brought greetings and on behalf of the council presented Miss Williamson with a 'Bible, also an Indian Bible from the • Bible So- ciety, 'Toronto. Mrs. Perrie, presidentof the Mait- land Presbyterial, addressed ' Miss Williamson arid congratulated her on devoting her life to the missionary work of the. church, "We £eel as a Presbyterial that when there is one on the field whom we know, one who has gone from among us, and who represents us on the field, our inter- est in missions will be deepened, and see will be stimulated to work more faithfully and give more conscaen- toiusly than ever before. She then presented Miss Williamson with a hymn book on behalf of the Presby- terial. • Rev. McDonald, a returned mission- ary :hone on furlough, delivered an excellent address on the work in In- dia, .where he labored some years. Miss Brown • of Chalmers church, Toronto.,brought greetings and spoke very highly of Miss Williamson, and stated they were going to have a farewell service for her in Toronto in September before she leaves for India, -' Dr. Perrie, on behalf of the congre- gation, presented Miss Williamson with a purset,ofgold. Hymn 599 fol- lowed by the benediction brought the meeting to a close. No little interest centred around this meeting mainly because Miss Williamson is thefirst person from the church to make its interests their chief life's ,work, and that . the people appreciate the. sacrifice of Miss Wil- liamson received ample corroboration by the very large attendance at ;this service. Miss Williainsoti will be with her parents," Mr, and 1VIrs, Wil- lianmson,fora month or so before leaving for .Toronto on the . way to her chosen work. Mr, and Mrs. D, G. Small, of Grand Rapids, spent 'last week at the home of the forrner's smother, Mrs, Margaret &salt, Diagonal road. Berger's Englisli Paris Green is certain death for potato bugs, etc. Every grain of it' dissolves., A fresh. stock at gratin Drug Store.' Curs rent ',prices. A CREDITABLE RECORD Published results of Entrance ex- aminations in Weighem should be particularly gratifying to every ' cid- held their thirtieth annual convention HURON COUNTY W.C.T.U. CONVENTION The W.C,T,U of Huron County zen who takes an interest in this anodes Queen Street United church, Blyth, , of the town's greatest institutions, if on July 7th. Aar encouraging number not its most important one. Here the of enthusiastic members were at the youth of the town get a grounding morning session despite therainy in preparation for life's duties,` and weather. The church presented a when one learns that practically too beautiful appearance, being tastefully per cent. of the ,pupils recommended decorated in flags, ferns, peonies and by the staff to try the Entrance exam- maple leaves. ination .are successful; arid.of -these Mrs, McGuire, county president 15 obtained honors, no little honor presided at all the sessions. The min - and congratulations are due the prim utes of the last meeting were read cipal and his staff, as well as the pu and adopted, as were the reports of pils themselves: It is a record to be the corresponding secretary, treasur proud of and one that must have an er, Y secretary; and L,T,L, secretary. influence on parentslooking to the A memorial service for those oro - best educational, advantages for their rooted' to a higher service was held, children, Their names were: Mips. Powell and Below are the results of the recent Miss Lewis, of Exeter; Mrs. Oke, of Crediton; Mrs. Bosman, of Elimvele;' Mrs. McLean, Goderich; Mrs. (Dr.) Gunn, of Clinton. Words of apprec- iation and esteem were spoken by members knowing those who had de- parted. In the afternoon, reports from fif- teen departments were presented and adopted, Miss Duff, the talented field secretary of the W.C.T.U., gave a delightful and inspiring address at both the afternoon and evening meet- ings. A. good program of music and readings was also enjoyed. The following resolutions were' L. Gilkinson (II), A. Hammond, R,. moved and adopped,: Harrison, R. Hastie (H), E. Homuth 1, -Resolved that whereas we :: e (H), F. Hopper, E. Jenkins, J. Lep-. convinced that the most important ard, E. Lincoln, A. Loutit (H),, E. field of work is among the young, we McInnes, J. Mitchell (11), h Nor- recommend that each local union plan trop (H); A, Phippen, M, Proctor, and carry out a three -fold contest in G. Pullen, M. Pullen, E. Rae, E. elocution, essays and posters in Seism - Reid (H), A. Rich, J. Roth, T. Roth, tine Temperance, in High and public A. Shields (H), F. Si:elding, R. schools, Smith, A, Stokes, O: Tiffin (H), B. 2,—Resolved that we press f'r.Do- Walker (H), P. Weaver, E. Weir, E minion -wide prohibition and stand as• Zerbrigg, ever opposed to any form of license Wroxeter or government sale of liquor. L Ashton, N. Earngey, J. Elliott, 3. --Resolved that we promise to E. Finlay, L. Fitch (H), M. Fralick, vote for candidates; municipal, Pro - V. Montgomery, W. Paulin, L. Rob- vincial • or national _,who are ay. tiesd bison, H Rattan, E Stocks •(H), D, prohibitionists and who promise if Vanstone, H. Watson. elected to support that issue no neat• Fordwich ter what hteir party may be. A. Albrecht, W. Angst, O. Baltru- 4—Resolved that a greater effort ist (H), E, Paths, M. Gedchke, R. be made by the"local unions to get Gibson, F. Graham, G. Hargrave (H), reports to` county superintendents in R Harrifield, D: Henry, J. Johnston, goodtime for the convention. P. McDermitt, M. McElwain, C. Mag- 5•—Resolved that in spite of the'ap- offin, H. Montgomery, M. Pritchard, parent setback of the past year, v,e M. Roberts, K. Sangster (H), R. shall not allow ourselves to be dis- Scott, E. Totten, H. Wallace, M, couraged but work and pray more Woods. earnestly. Ethel 6.—Resolved that -we express our a reciation to the Blyth Unionfor W. Baker, K. Bremner, J, Camp pp Y o bell, M. Carnochan, F. Carnochan their con:fiat hospitality and to the of - bell, A. Elliott, A. Hamilton, A. ficiais and trustees of Queen Street Cumming, T. Cumming (H), A. Ham_ 'United church and to all who have ilton, A. Holmes, R Houston, A. helped in any way to make the con- ' Kreuter, C. Kreuter, B. McIntosh, G. vention a success, I Martin, M. Michel, G. Murray, A. , 7.—Whereas we have reason to be Patterson (H), I. Speiran, lieve that some of our members have Brussels' thoughtlessly supported candidates M. Bewley, J. Caldwell (H), L. favorable to government sale of- liq- Cardiff, A. Davidson (H), W. Dra- uor in' the last election, fgrgetting ger, M. Ennis, A. Farquharson, V. that their loyalty to hteir party Fox (H), F. Ganunage, F. Glassier that their loyalty to their party (H), L. Gostick, J. Hamilton (I3} tmmeaiit gross disloyalty to their pledge D. Hemingway, V. Jackson, J. Leitch, giving the opponents of prohibition 11fi. McCawley, A. McCracken, C, Me -the opportunity of saying that even Donald; M. Milligan, F. Mustard W.C.T.U. members were in favor .of (H), M. Nichol (II), M. Nicholson, government sale of intoxicating lig B. Shaw, E. Shaw, F. Srnallsion, E. guar; be it therefore resolved that Shortreed (H), C. Walker (H), Jmem. bets following this course, there - White (H), L. Walker (H), I3. Yol- by breaking 'their pledge, shall be called to .express contrition to the executive of their union and renew their pledge' before being recognized Entrance .examinations held at the various places of which Wingham is the High school centre. Certificates will be trailed shortly to the. succes-a- ful candidates and marks will only be sent to those who have failed jack Brackenbury stood highest at this centre with 65o marks out of e total of 750, Wingham R. Beringer; J. Brackenbury (H), S. Campbell, J. Carr, M. Clark, I. Copeland (H), C. Coulter, A, Coutts, G. Davidson, L. Deans, . N. Dow (P1), W. Dow (H), I. Fowler, K. Fry (H), leek (11), 1<, Ziegler (11), Lucknow Honors• -Clarence Greer,, Ada Wat- as members of the Women's Chris - son, Jack Brabson, Lorraine B rab tian Temperance Union.son Carlyle Macintosh, Lloydlc- Dbugnll, Deu las MacDonald' Arthur The following oilicers were ap- g , Andrew, Jim Stewart, Alex, Smith, pointed for 1927-1928: Honorary pres- Alnteda Durnin, Edward Murray, Ruth 12c:Leod, Bruce Martin, Fidem, Mrs. Cooper; Clinton; vrce- president, Mrs. Lloyd, Wingham; cor- ranl. Thoth P son George Middleton, .Allan respondents,secretary, Miss Ethel Murdice;- Pass — Wiimifred Ackert, Murdock; recording secretary, Miss Harvey Ackert, Garnet Hamilton, Archie I-Tain.ilton, Mary Jewett, Daisy Kennedy, Evelyn Nixon, Phyllis Mac Donald, Roy McGregor, ,Jessie Mac- Kenzie, Bertha Milne, Millan Moore, Dorothy Pollock,' Pauline Reed, Min nn, Richards, • it t 0 1i at WINDSHIELD TRANSFERS Several motorists have asked where is possible to buy the Dominion Government Jubilee transfer emblems o;stiek on the windshields of their ars, A, G Snaith, issue -of motor and perators' licenses, has secured a few =deed of these which he is selling half price, vis., 25 cents. Get them t his residence now,, as they wilt of last tong. Annie Consitt; treasurer, Miss Emilie, Goderich . Y secretary, Miss Jaynt, Winghain,• L.T.L. secretary, Mrs. Johnson, Goderich. The narne of Purton Lediet should have appeared among the successful pupils passing from Senior Second to Junior Third, in last week's paper.. Mrs. A. L. Posliff and: Harry have returned 'from spending a week with Mrs. W. A, Miller at the latter's cot tage, "Kumarlruffit", I£ yt c i r d i n..e beach, Mr, W, J rawlcy, C.P.R. agent, is back frorn.'a fortnight's holiday spent et rrarae Junction, Tottenham and other 'points east. During his absence Mr, Whitehead took charge of the of - fine, NORTH HTJRON CONSERVATIVE CONVENTION The North Huron Conservative Association will hold.an Annual Meeting' and a Nominaing Conven- tion at the Town Hall, Wingham on Tuesday, July 19th, 1927, at 2 o'clock p.m,, for the selection of of- ficers, for the appointing of dele- gates to attendthe great Conserve- tive Convention. at Winnipeg on. Oc- tober lith, 1927, and for nominating a' Candidate for the forthcoming by - el ection. y-election. , The Eon. Hugh Guthrie, the Con- servative Leader, is expected to be present. Each polling sub -division is enti- tled to' send 'four. delegates, All friends of the party are invitedd' to be present. Peter W. Scott, President. H. J. A. MacEwan, Secretary. REV, SIDNEY DAVIDSON Newly inducted Pastor of Wingham United Church LATE MRS. GEORGE RAITHBY (Blyth Standard) The fact that life Bolds no certain grip on mortals young, middle-aged or old, has an illustration in the death of Mrs. George Raithby who passed away at her home in East Wawanosh on Wednesday, June 29, after an illness covering a couple of years duration, but throughout which she accepted her suffering with Chris - tion resignation. She was well aware that life's tenure was shore, and was prepared for the call when it carne. The late Mrs.' Raithby was a lady of loving personality—kind, sympa- thetic and magnanimous of 'heart; holding the esteem of a wide circle of friends in the neighborhood in which she lived practically all her' life. Born on lot 40, concession 13, Hal- lett township, on the 16th of Septem- ber, 1877, Sarah Anna Raithbuy was the daughter of the Late Robert and Mrs. Roberton. Here she lived uimtil her marriage on July 5th, 1899, to her now bereft husband. After her marriage she and' her husband made their horse on lot 39, concession 12, Hullett, where they remained until 1908, since when they have resided on time farm in East Wawanosh, adjacent to Auburn village. All her life she took a keen interest in church activ- ities and was a valued member of the Baptist church, Auburn, and her kind- ly advice and labors will be missed by the congregation. She is survived by ,her sorrowing husband, one son, George E. Raithby, of the Ontario Agricultural College, 'Guelph; one daughter, 'Mrs. E. J. I£illough, who resides on the home farts. Besides her immediate family, there is left to mourn her demise, her mother, Mrs. Roberton, of Goderich; four sisters: Mrs, Lapsley, Fairmont, Sask.; Mrs. McKenzie, Galt; Mrs. P. Clark and Mrs. P. Wiggins, Goderich; three brothers: ` Williams and John Rober- ton, Auburn, and •Robert, of Clinton. The funeral took place on Friday. A short servicewas held at the house and the remains taken to the Baptist church where the service was con- ducted by the pastor, Rev. • Mr, Mc- Cormick, assisted by Rev. W, R. Alp, of the Unified church, Auburn; Rev. Rev, Mr. Wylie, of Ailsa Craig, fol- lowed by interment in Ba'll's ceme- tery. The pall bears were Messrs. G. L. Sturdy, John Wilson, 'O. E: lrratt, Jasper Mcrcei, Chas, Asquith and James Webster, The flower bearers were Messrs, Glenn and Frank Raith- by, 1'Tttrr•y Sturdy :and X£:altner Daw- son. Those 'fronm a distance were: Rev, Subscription $a..oa per yee r;. Mrs. H. Wheeler, of town, is vis- iting her daughter in Turnberry, Mr, Arthur Spotton, of Toronto, looked up old friends in town last week, Miss Alice Wheeler, of Bluevale, spent Sunday at her aunt's, Mrs, W. M. Reid's. , Jack and George Beattie are spend- ing several weeks with their aunt in Alliston, Mr, and Mrs. James Cassels, of Flint, Michigan, spent the ,week -end at Mr. J. Rintoul's. Mr. F. G. Fox spent the week -end with his wife and twins at the /mace of Mrs, E Pocock. Mrs, George Agnew, of Guelph, spent the week end : at the home of her uncle, Mr, John Raby, Dr, Wesley R, Roe, Mrs, Roe and daughter, of 'Philadelphia, are visiting at the home of Mrs. ,Robert Warwick. Mr, and Mrs. L. B. Eighmy and daughters Ruth and Jean, of Sagin- amv, spent the week -end at J. D. Mc Ewen's. 44T,': iP V':. moi,.,:: Mrs. George Plouff and little sort Gilbert,' of Hamilton, spent' Sunday at ' her aunt's, •Mrs. W. M. Reid, in. Pleasant Valley. J, H. Scott, local manager of the Bell Telephone, is enjoying a holiday and is being relieved by G. H. Tom- A. H. Wightman of Corbin Addition lin, of Stratford. Dies Following Illness Rev. W. L. and Mrs. Steeves and family, of Waterloo, Iowa, are visit- ing at the home of Mrs. George Han- na, Josephine street. Mr. and Mrs. Whitlaw, of Toronto, spent the week -end with Mrs, F. G. Fox, at, the home of Mrs. E. Po- cock, Catharine street. Mrs. George Schaefer and family, of Goderich, spent a few days last week with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John McCbol, John street. Ensign Wheeler of the S, A. Ma- ternity hospit .l, Hamilton, is spend- ing her holidays with her sister, Mrs, Fred Hogg, of Turnberry. Mrs. Wilson 'Turner and little daughter, of Toronto, are visiting with Mrs: Turner's parents, Mr. and .. Mrs. Van Norman, Minnie street. Miss Ruth Holloway, of Toronto, has returned after spending a couple of weeks at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. Holloway, Lower Wingham. Master Frank Renwick sang a solo at the W,C.T.U, convention, Blyth, on July Sth, and delighted the audi- ence with his beautiful clear, strong voice. Miss Nora Beattie, pupil of Prof. Anderton, London, obtained honors in Primary Theory in the recent To- ronto Conservatory of Music exatnin anon, Clarke Metals, Limited, the, Cana- dian' branch of the Bassick Company, the largest manufacturers of casters in the world, are opening a factory in Listowel. Congratulations are extended to Miss Sarah Cole on her success in passing with honors the primary mu- sic examinations of Toronto Conserv- atory of Music, held at Stratford. Mr. and' Mrs. James Smeltzer, of Amulet, Sask., are east on a visit to the former's brother, 'Mr. Paul Smelt zer, of Goderich. Mr, Smeltzer will be remembered by the older residents MRS. C. D. l3ENNGER The death oceerred in Goderich, on Saturday, June 25th, of •Jane ,trances Kennedy, beloved wife of Mr. C I>.` Beninger and daughter of Mr. John. Kennedy of Wingham, Deceased was in her thirtieth year and had been itt ill health for many months. Besides her sorrowing husband, she leaves - five children: Mary Frances, Kath- leen, Genevieve, Theresa and Cleo; also her father,' Mr. John Kennedy: one .brother, John, of Wingham, and six sisters: Mrs. Carrot, of Lucicnow; Mrs; . William Hogan, of Ashfield; Misses Isabel and Catherine, of Wingham, and Sisters Lucy and Frances Joseph, of St, Joseph's con- vent, London The funeral took place on Monday, June 27th, from St, Pet- er's church, where the services Wertz' conducted by Rev, Father Carnpea, ' assistt ed by Rev. father Gaffney,:. of. Clinton, and Mr,; Thomas 11IcCarthy; of Goderich, to the Roman Catholic cemetery in. Colborne. The pallbearers were Messrs D. M, O'Brien, W. L, Smith, E. L Dean and Ed, Sparr, - VALLEY RESIDENT .DIES SUDDENLY (Spake Valley, Wash., Herald, July rst, 1927) Andrew Hall Wightinan passed away Wednesday morning at his home in Corbin Addition to Green- acres, following a short illness, which was not considered serious until a short time before his death; Mr. Wightman, who was 69 years old, was born in Ontario, Canada, one of a family of xe children. The major part of his life was spent in pioneering. Forty years ago, Mr. and Mrs, Wightman, then newlyweds, went on a homestead in a thinly set- tled part of Saskatchewan, when mail was delivered only twice a year, and with the .railroad many milests tant. ' Later they lived on the North Da- kota frontiers, and from there Went to California, wherethey lived twen- ty years. Then they went to Spokane, and three years ago came to the Valley, buying one of the first acreages in Corbin Addition, Mr. Wightman was a man of lov- able character, who endeared him- self to his neighbors and friends wherever he made his home. Surviving him are his wife, Ruth,' two daughters, Mrs. L. G. Woollis- croft, of Sunnyside, and Mrs. John W. Lyons, of Saugis, Cal.; one : son, Elwood, at home, five brothers and two sisters living in Canada. The body is at Smith's awaiting funeral arrangements until the arrival of his daughter from California. TWENTY-ONE LODGES CELE- BRATE AT BLYTH Blyth presentcl a real gala appear- ance on Tuesday when 21 lodges oel- ebrated the. 237th anniversary of the Battle of the Boyne. Tliey included lodges from Goderich, Clinton,. Dun of Wingham as an employee in the ' gannon, Londesborough, Wroxeter, Holmes blacksmith. business, Brussels, Welchem, Redgrave, while a number of True 13lue lodges added: 1. r M :Ind Mrs. John Elliott, of New r� York, ' Vancou- ver, neo a brightness and inspiration to the N.Y., Mrs.Geddes, of Va u Ver, D.C., and Mrs. Primrose, of Se- attle, Washington, were the guests of Mrs. John Ritchie last week. Mrs. James Sell visited in Teeswa- ter on Sunday, ` For Berger's imported English Par- is Green, try McAvoy's Drug Store. Mr. and Mrs. P. McLeod visited friends in Lucknow on Sunday. Tor- onto, Bassel and son John, of Tc - m onto, are guests of Mrs. Thomas Scott. Mr. Robert McKenzie, of the Blue - vale road, 'is visiting friends in Owen Sound. Mrs. Joseph A. Eckbcy, of Phila- delphia, is visiting at the hone of Mr, and Mrs: Thomas Dodds. Mr. and Mrs. R. Tennant, of Owen Sound, visited friends in down last week for a couple of days. and Mrs. Wylie and, daughter,' of Ail- st Craig; .,Rev. William Raithby, St, Thoteas; .Mr. James Wiggins, Lis- towel; Professors Toole, Stcekiie Knox. and Stillwell of the Animal Husbandry department of the' Ontar- io Agricultural. College Miss Alice Shepherds Toronto; Misses Marian! and Grace McKenzie, Galt, scene. leornming at the fair grounds,,. the procession marched through the main streets to the school grounds, where the speaking took place. Mr. A. G. Smith,County .:Master, presided, while addresses were given by Rev. Mr. Harris of Atwood, Rev, Mr. Craik of Gorrie, Rev. Mr. Snell of Stratford, Mr, George Spotton of Wierhanm, while the reeve of Dlytlt extetnlecl a courteous welcome to the visitors. Dttriimg the afternoon a softball tournament attracted a big crowd. Blyth girls won from Lon'iesborough 9-4, and again from Belgrave 12-2. Blyth boys won fromLondesborotight 3-z, from Belgrave 3-o, but lost to Wingham in the finals 11-5. Orangehill lodgegot the prize for coming the greatest distance; fel- grave for the , hest dressed. lodge; Brussels for the best banner; Wing- ham for best starching, and Goderich for the best fife and drum hand; Bel- grave Lady .True Blue for the bets dressed lodge; and, Wingham True Blot: lodge for the largest lodge, John Fulton, 99years old, and for almost three-quarters of a century an Orangeman, easily carried off the horrors as the oldest Orangeman. rnnww �u.a.w,—aresr,l