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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance Times, 1927-07-21, Page 1WINUHAM'S CHAUTAUQUA WEEK JULY Single Copies, Five Cents. 6 - 30. AFFORDS THE SEASONS OPPORTUNITY OF HEARING THE WORLD'S MOST FAMOUS 161 USIE'IANS, LECTURERS, PLAYERS WINGHAM ONT., THURSDAY, JULY 21st, .ENTRANCE RESULTS FOR WEST HURON Following are the results of the high school entrance' examinations in .the West Huron inspectorate. Total narks obtainable, Igo. Marks necessary .to pass, 450, with at least 40 Per cent. in each subject. First- -class honors ,require 562 marks and .are marked (A); second-class honors :need 525 marks and are marked (B). _Exeter centres are marked (E)and Goderich centres t,e (G).. The highest totals in each subject .are as follows: Reading-r(E) Margaret Martin, 49; e(G) Walter Lindsay and Lottie Hig- gins, 43 Spelling—A large number were per- fect in Spelling: Writing= -(E) Hazel Woodliall, 42;. ?(G) Elsie Smith and Ethel Whiteside, �9• Literature—(E) Joseph Creech and Olive Lawson, 84; (G) Mabel Foster, ,9 6. Composition -(E) Lottie Wagnorn, 84; (G) Madeline Acheson, 61,. Geography -(E) Edna Beaver, 88; (G) Herbert Graham, 8g, Arithmetic=(E) Clara Lewis, zoo; (G) Audrey Johnston, 97• History -(E) Clara Lewis and Ha- .zel Woodhail, 83; (G) Jean Price, 94,. Grammar -(E) Joseph Creed:, e8; ••(G) Nancye ,Clarice, 96:- Totals—(E) 6iTotals—(E) Joseph Creech, 647 ,(age r2), (G) Jean Webster, 638 (age Ashfield No, x—Jessie Hay (B), Henrietta Quaid. No. 2 -Fay Courtney, Antionette ,Dalton, Leon Sullivan (A), No. 3 -John Collinson, Jean Mac - ‘Gregor, Margaret aceGregor,'Margaret Simpson (B). No. 4-F. Finlayson (A), R. Fin, .iayson (3), Finlay MacDonald;:Ken neth Ross. No. 5 -Norma Anderson, Beryl Gardner' (13). No. 6—Evelyn Colbert,Isabel Marsh • (A). No, 7—Lorena Hogan (B), Harriett Johnstone (A), Matilda Ritchie. No. 9—Thomas Anderson, Harold Webster. No. xo—Edna Pelee. No, xi -Roy Eby (B), Clayton Fos - :ter; Mabel Foster (A), Margaret Fos- ter, Teddy Vroornan, No, 12 Gordon Boyd, William 'Campbell. No. 13—Thomas Henry (B), Phil- lips Menary (B), Elsie Vint, East Wawanosh No. 3 --Bert Fear, Harold Walsh, Marjorie Young. No, 6—Norman Rodger. No, 7—Ross Robinson (3), No. S—Clark Johnston, Murray Lo- gan. No. 9—Robert Arbuckle, Leonard James. No, xr—Marie Deacon (B): No• re—Mary ' M. Cook, Harvey McDowell (A), Graern.e McDhevell. No: 17—Evelyn Corbett, Alberta McMurray. West Wawanosh No:' i—Bernadette Boyle, Henry Boyle, William Kelly, Theodore Red- mond (13), No, 2—Mary Finnigan, Herbert Finnigan, No, ea—Nellie McGee, Barbara Neale, Euphemia Rintoul, IVIylis. St, Marie, Jean Webster (A), No. 17-BessieBere, Chanes 'Mc- Nee (13). s• Morris Edith Garniss (13), George Mickie, George Noble, Congratulations are extended to Miss Gertrude McDonald in 'passing with honors her Junior examination in Singing of the Toronto >Conserva- tory She is a pupil of Prof, Ander- ton, of London, On Wednesday, Atex. Crawford picked up a. rink of bowlers L Thompson, H. C McLean and John Mason—and toolc part in the Goder- .ich tournament, They won the consol- ation from Dr. Hunter's rink of God- erich. oderich, The engagement is announced of Ethel Irene, eldest '.laughter of the late W. H. Wardell and Mrs. War dell, of Strathroy, to Charles Melville Dennis,. younger sop of Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Dennis, of Morris, the mar- riage to take place .early in August. Mrs. Lou Storey, of Flint, Michi- gan, has returned after spending two weeks at the home of her parents, Mr., and Mrs. Thomas Groves, PROCLAMATION' , I hereby proclaim Wednesday, Au gust 3rd, 1927, as civic holiday an ask all citizens to observe this day THOS. FELLS; Mayor d ' 'STOCK .FEED AT LOW PRICE J. A. Mills bought at a low Figur before the raise in price, a big stoc of cattle and hog feed; ground screen Ings, hominy feed, shorts, and mixed chop, which is now offeredat a price b lower than can be bought'wliolesale e lc "BOWLING. TOURNAMENT NEXT WEEK Wednesday of next week is the date of the annual tournament of Wingham Bowling Club, when the local bowlers hope to entertain a large number of outside bowlers" The following prizes are provided: Trophy =1st, four beautiful tables; 2nd, four silver wells and tier plat- ters. Association -1st, four walnut end tables; and, four silver sandwich plates. Sjecial event --1st, four boudoir clocks 2nd, brass trays, All `local players " wishing to par- ticipate in the tournament must hand their entry to the secretary before Monday night next. MACKIE-=HOLMES A cilia wedding was solemnized at Bluevale United church parsonage on Friday, July 8th, by the Rev, A. V. Walden, when Laura, youngest daughter of Mr, A. Holmes and Mrs. Holmes, became. the bride of Mr. Alexander Mackie, of Richwood. The bride was gowned in white georgette with panels of chantilly lace and white satin ribbon and wore a white picture hat. _ She wore a string of pearls, the gift of the groom, and carried a bougpet of pink roses. Later, the happy couple left on a motor trip to Collingwood and Mus- koka, the bride travelling in an old rose georgette frock with sand trim- mings, a small white felt hat and a navy blue coat with baby lamb col- lar. On their return Mr. and Mrs. Mackie will reside on the groom's farm near<Richwood,• LATE ALEXANDER McGREGOR There passed away at the the<In� dependent Oddfellows' Home,. in To- ronto, on Sunday last, Alexander Mc- Gregor, in his 79th year,: Mr. Mc- Gregor was a former well known res- ident of Wingham and was for inany years section foreman here on what was then the Grand Trunk railway. He was a native of Scotland, and was- of asof a friendly disposition, highly es- teemed, by a large circle of friends. Leaving here, he resided for a time at Lakelet, and later moved to Chat- ham. On ,the death of Mrs. .McGre- gor he went to Toronto to the Odd- fellows' Home, being a veteran mem- ber of the order.': The, remains were taken to Chatham for interment, SUCCESSFUL STUDENTS The following are the results of the recent Pianoexaminations held in Winghafn and Teeswater, on June 27th, and 28th They are pupils of Miss Beatrice Gordon, Teeswater. Junior—Cora. Phair (lion.), Irene Mundell, Ida Brill, Eleanor Thomp- son and Bruce Adgar equal, Clifton Ireland, Norma Coutts, Primary -Tena' Reid, Marion Good. Elementary — Margaret. Mundell (hon:), Mabel Marshall (hon,), jean Webster (hon.), Marion Mitchell, Introductory --Mary Stephens. SUCCESSFUL STUDENTS The following pupils successfully passed the recent examinations iii Pi- atio oIf the 'T.C.IVt.; Elementary — Margaret Taylor (hon.), Alberta Maclean, Betty Tay- lor.' unior--Veida Proctor (hon.), ( ), E. d ythe'Lott, Special mention is due Miss Kate King, who is not yet 16 years of age end who not only' stood first in her second form. High school work but has also passed her A,T.C1VI. in Pi- ano, Congratulations are due Miss Xing and credit is reflected, upon her teacher, Mrs, „G. C. Hanna. GEORGE W. SPOTTON CHOICE OF. NORTH HURON CON- SERVATIVES Large and Enthusiastic Convention on Tuesday Presents United Front; Mayor H. J. A, McEwen Of Goderich Made Big Move for"Harmony. by Withdrawing When President Peter Scott called the annual convention of North Hur- on Conservatives to order in Wing- ham town hall on 'Tuesday afternoon, he viewed a scene that must have gladdened his heart There in front of him was a hall completely:' filled with representatives, ladies as wellas gentdemen, from every polling sub division in the • riding, with, two ex- ceptions. And in addition to the ac credited delegates, there were equally as many interested spectators. Those people came for a eor on pp pose, to put new life int eeelianization, nominate a iididate to rep esent them in the pending bye-electio to be held oSeptember rr`12th an o °� o -' P r tunity t� bury the dissension ,w ;tin g within • th e party for the art few years. rhaps the sp 'rs grasped the remit,, o r coainvention for without exception they one and all avowed to let the past be forgotten, to wage a united war against th common enemy, and to consolidate their forces to secure the return of heart. With some heat he denied a their candidate, whoever he might be. Toronto paper despatch that he would The following ' were chosen dele- be a candidate irrespective of the gates to the national convention at choice of this convention. Last win- Winnipeg: A. G. Smith, Wingharn; ter he stated he would stand before the convention. 'This he was doing today ,and whatever might be the de- cision, he was behind the choice till 1927 surrendered many 'laudable personal ambitions, William McQuillin was in the field, in response . to many requests from his friends, and recounted, many yeare. of faithful service. George W. •:Spotton'termed himself a perennial or perhaps an annual in the crop of political aspirants, and in his opening remarks paid a glowing and sincere tribute to the late John W: King, who, while a vigorous fight- er, never allowed leis political views to interfere with his personal rela- tionships. He then briefly referred to the different battles he had fought for the party in 1921, 1925 and 1926,. and had given way on two previous occasions. In 1925 he held a solid phalanx of Conservatives in Huron when the Progressives swept the country, and now that political con- ditions were more ,,normal he asked for one more chance. He did not plead sentiment nor through sympa- thy, but as a right to fight the Con- servative battle on more equal con- ditions. Mr. Spotton denied there was any real contention between Wingham and Goderich, quoting fig- ures, to show that on different elec- tions the electors of these places had been justly generous. to him and to Mr. McEwen. The :two towns were politically sound, and prepared to back 'up the• national policy of the Conservative party, which alone had the real development. of Canada at John Joynt, Lucknow; Mr. Mills, Blyth; • Peter Scott, Morris. Altern- ates; J. W. McKibbon, W. I\IcQuil'- lin, Dudley Holmes, jr., Richard i the •last ballot was cast and victory Proctor, perched on the Conservative stand - It was unanimously agreed to ard. He stated he had always voted merge the dominion and provincial consistently on the temperance ques- organizations into one body and to tion, that true temperance had re- adopt a constitution proposed and are ceived the only honesttjupport from ranged by the central organization" the Conservative party, and if elected The following officers were chosen: would do all in his. power to elim- Hon. President—Peter Scott, Mor- inate the manufacture of intoxicating ris, . liquor, which after all is the only true President -Mr. Proctor, Belgrave, remedy for this evil" rst Vice-Pres.—Dr. J. Armstrong, Mr. H. J. A. McEwen paid a just Corrj e. tribute to the interest shown by the 2nd Vice-Pres.—Mrs, Fred. Taylor, ladies who were present in such large Gorrie. . numbers, and tie the sacrifice of the 3rd Vice-Pres:—A, J, Goldthrope, farmers who had given of their time Colborne. in this busy season He then referred Secretary -H. J. A, McEwen, God- to local affairs, of his disappointment erich, over the result of the 1925 election Treasurer—J. W. McKibbon, Wing- as affecting his supporters, and then ham. paid a glowing tribute to the Con - Local vice-presidents all re-elected. servative leader, Hon. H. Guthrie,. In selecting the officers the con- His one ambition was to restore har- ention evidenced a bit of nervous mony within the party, and while feel- uspicion by insisting .on ballots, but ing that he was entitled to a second fter the election of Mrs. Fred, Tay- chance, was willing to sacrifice his or as 2nd vice-president, the remain- personal ambitions to secure the sur- er were chosen by open vote. / cess of the party. He thought some Retiring President Peter Scott re- person free from the entanglements eived a hearty vote of thanks for his and friction of the past should carry valiant services in different capacities the Conservative banner in this elec- during the past 25 years, and in ack- tion, and announced his retirement owledging this he stated that the from the contest , His sincere motives onvention had been delayed on ad- caught the sympathy of the audience, ice of Hon. H. Guthrie, Conserve- who applauded hint long and vigor- veileader, until the writ for the curly. ye -election would be issued. In the While the scrutineers counted the centime the warring elements: in the ballots Mr. Sinclair of North Welling- rogressives and Reformers would ton spoke biefly: ontinue and grow to their advantage.' Tho ba}Iot resulted: Spotton 157, ith the splendid convention today, McQuillin 73, and a spoiled ballots, e felt sure harmony would'once Mr. Belt, UP, of Hamilton, closed ore prevail,' and urged the delegates the meeting with `a fighting speech in v a d c n v ti b nit I' c W m to unite on a candidate who would carry the Conservative banner to vic- tory. That was their main duty today. The following nominations were common, and existed only for the made: Geos e W. S otton Win hat„: pleasure of holding office. The Prem - g p g ter, able and clever politician as he is, J. H. A. McEwan, Goderich, was fettered hand and foot by the J. W 1VIclttbbon, Wingham: demands of the Progressives, Labor - Dr. E. C. Weir, Auburn. •which he characterized the Kiig.ad- ministration as one composed of war- ring elements ,without anything in William 1VIc47tiillin, Lucknow.. Richard Proctor, Belgrave, Dr. E R. 'Wigle, Goderich. Dr, Weir, Di. Wigle,Messrs. Proc- tor and McKibbon were not candi- dates, but strongly stressed the need of hearty co-operation toback up the choice of this convention” 'Mt; Mc- Ewen, whom many thought might be a candidate, threw a big surprise into the convention by refusing to let; his. name stand. Tfe knew the local sit - teflon, and for the sake of peace in the party and of achieving success in the coming fight he would sink his personal ambition, withdraw from the contest, and give his whole -hearted support to elect the choice of the con - volition, whoever it ,night be, Mayor McEevert got a rousing hand -clap as he took his seat, for in tlitts elimin- ating himself he no doubt disappoint- ed many of his friends, as well as ites, and the solid Quebec block: A resolution of confidence in the leadership of Hon, H. Guthrie was enthusiastically endorsed by the con- vention, sponsored by Drs, Stewart and Wylie, The names of E. Totten and M. Woods, of Fordwich, appeared in the list of 'successful candidates, It is unfortunate that their mantes got in by mistake.' Mr and Mrs, T. A, Breen, of Grand Rapids, Michigan, spent a cou- ple of days at the home of Mr, and Mrs, William A. Mines recently, 1Vliss Coza Wild, of Kincardine'' is spending a couple of weeks at her home in town, Miss Nellie Walters, assistant ma tron of the Winghain general hospi- tal, os i- t l, is visiting with friends itt Wind- sor. MAINLY PERSONAL Mrs. Lawrence Campbell, of " De- troit, is visiting' her parents in town. Elliot Fells, of Western University, visited over the week-end'athis home here, . Miss Mabel Johnson is spending her vacation with friends in Wnidsor and Detroit. Mrs. John Johnston has returned home after spending two weeks with her daughter in Toronto, Miss. Velma M. Lennox has return- ed home after visiting friends in Guelph, Rockwood and Harriston. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Hinscliffe,. of Toronto, spent the week -end at the. former's mother's; Mrs. H. Hinscliffe. Littleirls' Peggy eggy rompers 98c, lisle socks 25c, girls' summer vests 23c, gingham pantie dresses 98c. King Bros. Willie Kerr and Oliver Fells have returned brown as berries from a two weeks outing at Litchi.g ami camp. Mrs. Robt. Brooks and, Miss Verna Hilbert, of Toronto, are visiting at the former's mother's, Mrs. Margaret McLean. R, Mrs. Lawrence Campbell, of De- troit, Michigan, is visiting at the home of her. parents,. Mr. and Mrs. T. C, McElroy Dr. Edwin Hubbard and Mrs. Hub - STREET DANCE DRAWS GOOD CROWD Josephine street, fronts McKibbon's drug store to Adams' feed store, pre- sented a light and lively appearance on 'Tuesday night last, when Wing - ham held its' first street dance. The street for this distance'a w S enclosed with canvas at each end 4nd on the south side to the sidewalk, while strings of colored lights hung diagon- ally across the'street Ient a rather at- tractive appearance. At each end of the enclosure were orchestras, the one at the south playing the pop alar music for the younger set to dance to modern steps, while at the north encl a piano and fiddlersrovided the e proper music for the old-time dances. And it must be saki that each orches- tra had about an evenly divided num- ber of admirers. While the younger, set jazzed or one -stepped in the -lat-. est approved manner, the older ones curtseyed through ounh the•stately square Glances and, the dignified waltz, such as our grandparents used to do. Then: to lend a real touch of merriment and appreciation, an old-timer with flow"- ing beard and silvery locks step -dance ad with a younger partner with such spirit as to draw the attention of all, and . received a good round of ap- plause. Along the west side of the street a large gallery of interested spectators watched with evident ap- Subscriptions zoo per year, S. S• PICNIC' MARRED BY RAIN" Unfavorable weather conditions, on Wednesday afternoon last serious) affected the h picnics of the Sabbath schools of the United church and St. Andrew's church, The former school • held theirs in the Agricultural Park, and when the deluge carie th cr e owd found shelter in the commodious hail, where some of the sports were pulled, off. St, Andrew's school, together with some of the neighboring schools met at the tenth line bridge, Wanvan- osh, and just began the sports pro- granune when everyone had to .seek shelter either in the' cars or beneath the stately trees, and these were ab- solutely no protection for that rain. The children and : others interested are hoping for better conditions next year. RAIN DID NOT SPOIL THIS AFFAIR The mere trifle of a drenching rain, early Friday morning, and prospects dark for a successful outing, had lit- tle effect on the spirits of the staff and employees of the Western Foun- dry ,who had arranged fur their" an- nual picnic in Jowett's grove, Bay- field, that day. Shortly ",after ten o'clock the rain letup and about fif- ty motors filled to overflowing with happy employees and theirfriends, preciation and interestthe enjoyment . and the running -boards loaded with bard, of Detroit, spent Sunday with of the dancers, who kept the affair necessary picnic supplies, whizzed the former's mother, Mrs. P. H. Hub- going until about one o'clock The af- down_ MainManager H.. bard; Minnie street, street. C• fairr proved very successful in many McLean and his office staff lent their efforts in making this annual outing the success it was, however, and this friendly co-operation 'andinterest of employer with employee is reflected in many, ways. Following is the result of the sports programme: Girls' race, 15: and under—B. Small, I. Small. Boys' race, 15 and under—H, Fin- ley, H. Fuller.. Girls' race, 6 and under J. Cruick- shank, G. Finley. Girls' race, 9 and under—M. Hore, H. Hawkins. Girls 'race, 12 and under—I, Small, A. Dennis, Boys' race, 6 and under—M. Finley, D. Hare. Boys' race, 9 syth, J. Durnin, Boys' race, 12 ley, H. Fuller. Fat men's race—George Irwin, D. Dinsley, Three legged race, open to all Mts. H. Finley and Fred• Fuller, Miss Irwin and C. Stuper. Baby show, 2 years and under, em- ployees' children — Annie Shields, Harold Seli. This was a special prize by the manager, Mr. H. C. MacLean. Mr. and Mrs. 11, Hall, Misses Mayme and lVera Hall, and Mrs. M. Gourley, of Stratford, visited Miss Elsie Stewart on Sunday., Mrs. Mary A. Roe and daughter, Mrs. William Harvey, of Nebraska, are visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Scott, Diagonal road. Messrs. R. Kenny, B. Turpie and Lorne McKague motored from Win- ripeg and visited Mr. McKague's aunt, Miss Elston, and other rela- tives. Mr. and Mrs. P. Murray motored over from Toledo and took Miss Muriel and Master Bruce Campbell back to spend the rest of the holi- days visiting there. Mr, and Mrs, William Mann and son Archie, of West Moncton,' and 1VIr, and Mrs. George Mann and son Cameron, of Lundar, Manitoba, spent Sunday at J. D. McEwen's, Mr. and Mrs, Hugh McLean, of Hamilton, Mr. Ed. McLean and Miss Helen, of St. Catharines, have return- ed home after visiting at the hone of Mrs. Margaret McLean, Catharine street. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Stark and lit- tle son, of Detroit, have returned to their home after spending their vaca- tion iwth the latter's sisters, Mrs. Charles Hopper and Mrs. Stewart Miss Margaret (Babe) Johnson, who graduated in June from the Wel- lesley hospital, Toronto, and success- fully passed the registration examin- ations, has accepted a position as sup- ervisor of the obstetrical department of that hospital. , Mrs. Robertson with her son Jack and daughter Marian, accompanied by her sisters, Mrs. McFadden and Mrs. Barrett and the latter's daugh- ter, all of Detroit, visited at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Lennox one day last week. Masonic Grand Lodge is in session this *week in Guelph, the following from Wingham and vicinity being in attendance: W. A. Galbraith, Dr. Ross, Dr, A, Irwin and I Thompson, of Wingham; J. Stewart, of Belgrave; John McGee and D. Beecroft, of Wa- wanosh. Chautauqua weep opens on Mon- day, the programme continuing, with lural Park grounds, Directors and three sessions daily; all week, This their wives and families of the At; - event is well worth coming to town ricultural Society specially invited. to enjoy, for it oifeis the best talent Directors, Mrs: D. Beecroft and Mrs,. on the continent, in musical, dramatic J. Robertson, and oratorical ability. Posters and progiantn es give the daily performs ince. Get one and study it, and hien buy a season ticket, ways, providing a pleasant evening's enjoyment under the very best of conditions, an opportunity for many to see the young people enjoy them- selves, and at the same time support a necessary and worthy institution, The Arena, who profited to the extent of about $I25.00. This successful in- novation of this popular form of en- tertainment might well be followed up by one or more other events 'be- fore the summer ends. Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Bishop spent the week -end with friends in Point Clark. Mrs. Charles Campbell, who has been visiting friends in Michigan and Ohio, returned home on Sunday. Mrs. P. D. Scott and Miss Had- field, of Milton, are visiting the 'form- er's' orm er's'niece, Mrs. J. E. Ellis. Mrs. P. E. Van Ness and children are spending their holidays with the former's mother, Mrs. H. Hinscliffe. Wool bathing suits $2.98, men's khaki outing pants $1.89, extra wear work shirts gSc, little boys' play suits and overalls 6pc. King Bros. Misses Helen and Marrietta Sum- mer, of London, are visiting with their cousins, Mrs. J. E. Fells and the Messrs. Scott, of East Wawanosli. Mr, and Mrs. J. L Mackenzie and daughter Grace, of Tiverton, al- so 1Vliss Margaret Porter, of Buffalo, spent the week -end with Mr. and Mrs. O. G. Anderson. Friends of Mrs, Jack Radford will be sorry to learn that she is serious- ly ill in .Wingham general hospital, also little Jack, who has had a very bad abscess on his leg, A speedy re- covery is hoped for both, Arrangements are progressing nice- ly for Wingham-Blyth night, Wednes- day, August 3rd; at Gcderich centen- nial, Miss Mae Allen, of the Domin- ion Batik staff, has been chosen Miss Wingham and she and her attendants, together with about 75 other young people, will represent this town in the pageant. Owing to the Chautauqua being held the last week in July, the Wo- men's Instittue will hold their plc- Plentiful rains and warm weather the last fortnight have had a nic August 4th instead of July 28th, tvotxder- Picnic will be held at the Arid]- ful effect on the grain crops, which g look particularly, well and promise. and under—S .For - and under—H, Fin - Mrs. B. A; Darling, of Detroit, is. visiting at the home of Mr, and Mrs; H. E. Isard. �.q.. ,,„.`,""k Boys' white duck trousers $1.69. Grey flannel pants $2.69. Young men's golf pants $5.5o. Flannel blazers $4:93. Fine summer socks 69c. Ding Bros. Several families from town have opened up their summer cottages at the lake, where they are enjoying the holidays. Among thein are Mr. Thom- as King ,Mr, J. W. McKibbon, Mr. H. ivickay, Rev. Dr, P,errie, and Mr. J, Hanna. Miss Coventry, Patrick street, had a rather unpleasant experience during one o fthe sharp electric storms last week. An electric bolt struck the ground not six feet away from Miss Coventry, tearing a good sized hole in the earth and giving her quite, a shock. Word was received this 'week tell- ing that Laura Frisby, the xx-year old adopted daughter of Mt, and Mrs, A, C Gordon, of Pre Ste. Marie,. Sask., was drowned on Saturday, The funeral was held Tuesday, with in- terment in Tisdale,: Saskatchewan, cemetery, Mt•, and Mrs, Gordon, al- so :tho little brother and sister, have the sincere sympathy of their ,,tatty friends here, The people of the village of Tees - water are seriotisly* considering the matter' of installing a tow water sys- tem, for domestic use and fire pro- tection, A representative of an engin- Bering firm .recently visited the vil- lage attd laid plans before the coun- oil. The scheme 'outlined would cost about $2o,000, which means that . by paying $7,476 yearly for 30 years the village could have a first-class water system. The cost per year of keeping the present giant, for fire protection only, is $r.,5o0, It looks'as if the put- ting in. of a now system would be a a big yield. Fall wheat will be ready to cut in a fortnight, just as soon as the hay crop is housed, and it is the best one for years in this district. Mr. and Mrs. P. Gowans, of Min- nie street ,left on Friday, July xsth, by motor bill for Owen Sound. From there they intend going by S. S. Car- ibou to the Soo, where they will spend some time visiting relatives and "friends of that 'city. Mr. Gow- ans was formerly principal of the Central school in that place, before leaving, Mr. Gowans received good news of the results of los entrance pupils,' Out of a class of ten, all were successful in, assing seven. re- ceiving, . ceiving honors; four of that number were junior fourthpupils and three of then, received honors.