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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance Times, 1927-12-01, Page 1fal40100.7/01101 With Which is Am.alfsainated The Gorrielfidette and Wroxeter News. zrzgle Copies, Five Cents. FIRE AT WA.LT9N At Walton, William Koch's house was badly,clarriaged by fire on Thurs- day afternoon, about one o'clock. Thomas Clark noticed the fire and sounded the alarm. )2he villag•ers rushed to the house and, did heroic woi-k'in the shape of a bucket brigade •,and got the lia•e under ceetrol, Al- though the c'Ontents were somewhat damaged by water, the hoose was saved. Ur. Koch ivassaway from hoine at the time. -HYDRO POWER HOUSE WINGHAM • Hydro power costs Wingham $7.1 per horsepower per year, or roughly $6 per horsepewer per rnonth. By ops rating our local plant during peak load periods and generating from Iota to 15e horsepower we are able to re- duce our hydro bills ,from 600 to 9o0 .dollars per month. Also by operating 'our plant as a, condenser we make a further saving of about $150 per month and this hem of $15o pays all vvages, oils, repairs, etc., in connection with the operation of the power house. The saving that occurs by generating pow- er with our plant carries practically all the debenture debt of the Electric System. If our plant were closed down your lighting power accounts would jump ablaut 25 per cent. HURON DEANERY A. Y.P. A. COUNCIL IS ORGANIZE Blyth, Nov. 25—There was a mee Mg in Trinity Church, Blyth, on We nesda.y evening for the purpose of o ganizing a leaneryslocaacouncil of the A. Y. P. A. Representafives were pre- sent from Goderich, Clinton, Blyth, Exeter, Hensel]. and Bayfield. The following officer's were appoint - ,ed: Patron, the Archbishop of Hur- on; honorary presidents, the It clergy .of the deanery; president, Dick Wor- tle of Goderich; first vice-president W. M. Moyle,,Exeter; secretary, Miss Dorothea. Felker;- Goderich; amd -treas- urer, Miss Ella Metcalfe, Blyth. The other members ef the council will consist of elected representatives from each parochial branch of the A. Y. P. A. in proportion to the num- ber of paid-up rnembers. It. is hoped to inaugurate A. Y. P. A. Societies in "Wirighatn parish within a few weeks. COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS TREE ASSURED Lions Club Undertakes This Popular - Christmas Event Wingham Lions Club reorganized in the Queen's Hotel on Friday even- ing with the following officerse'— Presidetit, A. M. Bishoil; 1st Vice - Fres„ T. H. Gibson ; and Vice -Pres., L. S. Beininger; Secy.-Treas., W. T. Booth; Tail Twister, 4T. Hanna; Lion Tamer, C. R. Wilkinson, Direct or, T. C. King and WL. Craig. Service being the keynote of the activities of this organization, it was heartily agreed to again sponsor a Caine -lenity). Christmas Tree and ar- rangements made for the successful carrying out of this pleasing and Po- pular function. More will be said a- bout this as the affair develops, suf- fice to say that every child in the town will be remembered in some way, As a naeans of assisting in the project the Lions Club are putting on a Eticlre and Dance in the Coun- cil Chamber on Thursday neet, 8th inst, in which a eh ti of 500 will he made. This is the only outside assist- ance asked this year to provide this cheer for the kiddies., Thanks was extended in a hearty manner to Lion Hill of Headquarters for his splendid assistance and tnag- netic encouragement during the few days ter his stay in town. CHRISTMAS ,TRiff ANISTO'X SOCIAL Will be held in S. S. No. 7'Morris, on Wednesday evening, December 14, at 8 o'clock, Everybody 'welcome, Gentlemen, ladies and children with- out boxes, 15c. A WILD CAT FOR -A PET Rev. William E, Perry and Mrs. Perry are comfortably domiciled in the Dungannon rectorynow, and the former being fond of pets, has a ceeia osIty, of the feline species, which he fakes great delight in exhibiting sq his friends or others who are interested, It is a tame wildcat, the only one , tat tne species Known t() exist in these parts. How did he capture it? Well, itI a perfectly safe and easy manila. The animal, which had been prowling around among the garbage heaps at the dump, succeeded in getting its head into an empty eon, but, being unable to extricate it therefrom, was forced to travel around both blind,ed and muzzled in a very simple manner. It was in this condition when cap- tured by his reveiance. It is black and white in color, and its luminous eyes, which are of a grayish color, scintillate like balls of electricity when i the lights flash on them in the dark- NI t WINGHA, oNT.„ THU SDAY, DECEMBER 1st, 1927. ......aa...Uaa..wpsaanxaea.isnikssoMnra DANCE AT BELGRAVE The Foresters of Belgrave will hold a Euchre and Danee at the Hall on Friday evening, December 9th, Ad- mission so cents. . A SUDDEN CALL A very sad death occurred 'Thursday evening 'when Wallace. Potter, ,an es- teemed, eesieneet cif East Wawanosh passed away. He was busily engaged splitting wood when' he was stricken with paralysis, arxcl passed away at once, Mr. Pc,i/ter was a most indus- trious man arid was highly esteemed by his friends and neighbors. I -le is survived by his wife and dough- ters, Mrs. Ruesell Pear, Morris, Mrs, Maitland Bell, Goderich, and Mrs. Chas, Barr, of Blyth. se What makes it unusually sad is the face that Mrs. Barr's sere Milne, is lying very ,ill with pneumonia. Mr. Potter was a consistent member of the Anglican church. d FRY ANA BLACKHALL PROPOSITION Although the proposition hem Fry & Blackhall Limited, in last 'Week's Advance -Times cannot be actect on at the corning municipal elections, but must be first considered by the newly - elected Council, it received very fay- orable comment a.t the nomination sroceedings on Monday evening. In short, the proposal of this young firm s to ask a loan of $1.5,000 from the own at 3 per cent. for fifteen years, repayable in annual instalments of $x,00p and interest. When the question comes before the new council, and -the necessary by-law passed, the ratepay- ers will have an opportunity of era dorsing it at a special election. If sue- cesful, then the matter goes to the Ontario Railway and Municipal Board for ratification, in accordance with recent legislation. At the nomination proceedings, se- cret_ candidates spoke favorably of giving the essistance asked, because of the arogrese they have made, the opportunity for expaasion at the pre- sent time, and the advantage accruing to the town if the Union Factory was nee more in operation. Tit 1926 Fry Blackhall spent $29,707 in wages and, this years pay roll has crept up to 41,780. This results from 29 aanda employed last year increasing to 42 this year. The management states the outlook is merst-hopeful, thc growing demand for this class of work having a reflex in largely ittereased orders from their established dealers. mess. While Mr. Perry is quite 1 fear- ess in the pussy's company, the lady of the house is not quite so sanguine D about her safety in itc peesence, and shys clear of it whenever possible. Its name is Nipper, and we feel assured that its owner will be pleased to ex- hibit it to all who are fearless enough to approach its lair, t- d- r - LOCAL ITE1VIS A writer in the 'Wiarton Echo be- moans the fact that a, lot of people are anxious to have a liquor store, while they will do nothing to re open the leek for the young people. Therte is nothing left for the young people but the Public Libtary, and they are notU1 overanxioua to spend six nights a weak there. James White of Wiarton had his leg so badly injured in a road digger that it had to be amputated in Owen Sound hospital. ' Mount Forest ow Boys Committee have $515,8,5 to the good. AS the gov- ernment did not collect war taX, am- ounting to $296.59, this amount goes to the; hospital in addition to the or- iginal 'grant of .$5eolob, ALMOST A TRAGEDY What might have easily been a fa- tal accident occurred at the plant of 1 0 the Durham Stone and Sand Compaey on Tuesday of last week when Win ham Wilsoa, son of Mr. Harvey Wil- son, the superintendent of the plant fell through a traPad6or of a gravel car to the gravel below. As a result the young man received three scalp wounds and a slight skull fracture. He was removed to his home and later to the hospital, where he is now do- ing as well as could be expected and is thought out of 'danger. It is thought the young man lay unconscious for possibly 20 minutes as he was not discovered until the train came back with a second load of gravel when he was seen trying to make his way back to the platform above. In the mean- time another load of gravel had, come in, the engineer in charge being Dan McCallum. McCallum missed Wilson from his usual place, and thought he was down in the shop below, or at some other part of the plant, and dumped his own load. Luckily McCal- lum discharged his load, at another part of the trestle to that through which Wilson had fallen or he might have been buried under several tons of gravel, when he ,would most as- suredly have been killed, • CALIFORNIA'S GOLD Mammy, Songs and the Mason -Dion Line have all melted it seems,.be- fore the Sun in the orange groves of California. And there's a reason. The praise is going to he worthy, If there araacloudy days in California one nev- er hears of them, told it is. reasonade to suppose that one should if athere were, A million people eacite.winter follows the step t of the conquistador of whom, perhaps; they More never heard..They search for gold—the gold of the beach, of 'the • groves, of the sunset over warm Pacific waters. And there is a mine there for yon; gt real mine °a Wealth and a wealth of sport and redregatiott •aetivities. for. you *to exploit at will. Any Canadian Pacific Agent will gladly supply ,informatioa regarding fares, routes, etc„ upon request, PALMERSTON ASKS FOR LIQUOR STORE Toronto, Nov. 24—The Ontarfo li- quor coetrol commissiion to day heard a regnest from, Palmerston delega- tion fon a liquor store, The elearest shop to Palmerston le about 4' miles, The"commission promieed, to give the application careful attention. Erhen Shultz, a Dtithant boy Ilea signed up with Boston ptofessiotel hockey clele He has' been playing largely with the Royal Bank Chtb M Toronto. SEOIRITY LOOKS AMPLE • While almost every citizen admits the need at d necessity for e skating rink, such as the Arena Limited have provided for Wingham, some are op- posett to the town giving any finan- cial assistance, largely because in their estimation, the security is insuf- ficient. Wingham Arena Limited of- fers as security foe the proposed loan a second mortgage, which will have incorporated in the document, a pledg'e and guarantee of several stockholders and directors, that they will beeome personally and severally responsible for the annual payments if the Corn- pany fails to meet the charges due the town. These shareholders are men of substance and standing- in the town many of whom could easily assume the burden, without serious financial inconvenience. However, the really big feature of the question rests in seeing that a proper place of recrea- tion and manly sport is maintained for the young people. This boon may be lost if the By-law is defeated, for the Directors feel they cannot carry on under existing conditions. Is an investment of 17 cents per year on a $1,000 assessment too much to assure the young people of the town and vicinity, a desirable place to spend their winter evenings in clean whole- some sport? Because that is all the financial bur- den to be laid on tne ratepayers. SMILE THE WHILE YOU TRAVEL The "Vancouver Express" is by no means a joee, but you cannot help emiling when its porters hand your baggage down because the smile has beetene a habit, It may be that the smile is infectieus and you ceught it from the porter avliasn he showed you to your berth,' but one thing certain is that Intving travelled on the "Van- couver laxprees" nothing has happen- ed to take the smile away, The ser- vice, the cuisine, the equipment, the road -bed, the gentle -handling of this niillion-hapPiness-that is if you have acquired the habit of travelling Carl- adien Pacific between Toronto and Vancouver. The "Vancouver Express" the con- tinent$ standard a railwity efficiency leaves Union Station at 9.00 p.m. to- night and every night of the week, For rates, teservations, tickets, eta, consult G. L. Baker,' Winghem, or any Canadian Pacific ticket agent Mary Ann Roberts, Widow Of the tate 'William 'Imes of West Wawa - nosh, died last week, the funeral tak- ing plaoe from the fainily reaidence en Thersday to Dungantion Cemetery. GOT A JACK MINER WILD SPLENDID GATHERING AT Harry Towne, while shooting at AmberlY Friday morning, brought down a wild goo,se that had one of Jack Miner's alumieuin tags on its leg, The tag bore one of this nature lover's scripture quotations. "Love that would not let nee go." Rather a suggestive one for the bird, to fall before a hunter's gun, BAZAAR The Ladles' Guild of St. Paul's Church will hold their annual Bazaar in the Council Chamber on Saturday afternoon, December loth., Sale of Towels, Aprons and Fency Articles. Homemade Cooking and 'Candy. Af- ternoon Tea will be served. Sale com- mences at 2,30 pan. Everybody wel-• nome,• , seteene. A CL9SE CALL ifie and Mrs. tL istaeh had a efoR' eall float serious injury while inotbrs Mg from Clinton to 'Wingbana. A car With dazzling head ligats approached and Mr. Nash pulled to the side of the road, his coupe gently sliding down the grad,e to the ditch and dv- erturned. The other car pulled up.a.nd assisted the occupants out, and put the car on its wheels. A broken wind- shield represents the loss. CONCERT WITH ONE ACT PLAY A concert under the auspices of St. Paul's Young People's Club will be given next Tuesday evening, Dec. 6th at 8 p.m. in the Parish Hall. There will be a bright and attractive pro- gram, during the course of which a new and screaming one -act farce en- titled "Wanted! A Confidential Cierk" will be presented by Messrs Wilfrid McFaclzean, Kenneth Thompson, Dur - aria, Preston, Bill Bra.wley, Andrew Mitchell and Jack Young. There will also be vocal and instrumental num- bers by local talent. Admission, mem- bers so cents. General public 25 cents, WINGHAIVI HIGH SCHOOL The regular meeting of the Literary Society was held on Friday afternoon with the vice-president, 'Vesta Fox, t in the chair. a The meeting ..operma by the school, singing "The 'Maple 'Leaf." The min- s ate& of the last meeting. were read t and adopted. As there was no furth- F. 1Vlacdiarmid Impreased With Claims of this Section Teesvvater Board of Trade' deserves the greatest credit for the successful banquet put on in honor of it visit to Hon. G. S. Henry, Minister of High- ways, and attended by 250 represen- tative men from every municipality from Clinton to Walkerton, Morris, Wawanosh and Turnberry townships were well represented, while Wingham sent over a delega,tion oa about 30. After. enjoying an elahorate spread provided by the Women's Institute, and a little commenity singing led by Harvey Linkleten De, 1A. H. Gillies proposed "The King" which was 11.911- orod appronrietely. Solos by Mr. S, A, HiScoN and Xis. S. E. Jeffrey were deepl yappreeiatid. Better road facilities in this section with a particular reittest that the road from Clinton to Teeswater be taken over as a provincial highway, were /he keynotes of gjI the addresses, mahy of them being above the ordin- ary, It was pointed out by Dr. Red- mond, of Wingham; Reeve Coultes of Wawanosh; Mr. Brill of Teesvvater; Reeve McDonald of Culross, that this nequest was an absolute necessity. A study of the map showed that all rail- way- lines from Western Ontario and particularly front Counties of Huron and Bruce ran direct towards Taironto and in a manner, all the Provincial Highways converge to that point. What is wanted is a highway running across country, so that this part of Ontario will be brought into closer touch with London, its real centre, and also affording an opportunity for motorists to get across to the Georgi- an Bay and. Muskoka. Lakes distiects in a fairly direct line, instead of hav- ing to run down to near Toronto and then back up again. In word,s, let the people travel one side of the triangle' instead of two. The proposed high- way passes through one of the most desirable and fertile spots in Oetario. has a good system of county roads, vith plenty of road -making material right at hand, so the cost of con- struction and maintenance would, be at a minirintm. • Nor must it be thOught highways are built for the passing tourist traffic alone. They are a necessity for the social welfare of be community, to facilitate -business, nd a help to keep the boys on the arm. As Reeve CoulteS of Wawanosh. aid, they will stop the exodus 'from • he farm, help in the development of • his county, the best in the greatest! rovince of the greatest Dominic part of the greatest Empire. 5. W. McKibbon proposed the oast to Hon. Finley Macdiarmid, who epreseeted Hon. G. S. Henry, who ill, while Dr. Fowler introduced, the peMakeeiNerlacdiari-nid said it would be his ray to convey to the minister the ase as it was presented to him. In re- rence to the great future for Canada nd the consequent demands on goy- nraents in aiding development, he ade known the bids of Northern ntario because it was rich in miner- s, needed development, and their de - ands for highways could nothe ov- looked. He mentioned this not to scoura.ge or lessen the propriety of e demands of the people of West - n Ontario, but to show the need of velopment of that part of Ontario, hich is eight times as large as Old e Government to make provision for ntario. He believed it the duty of isting conditions, not only for the esent, lent for the future. Continuing, he observed that On- rio is in a peculiar position, thrust to a position of come and go with e United States. He didn't like the a that we are a mercenarypeople eking tourists for the wealth they ng. He believed there was .a re-' onsibility resting on the Dominion vernment in building and maintain - highways and for which they get ns, Takes Favora•ble View I in not opposed to this highway ming north and south, as I believe re is a tendency for the tourists to y longer the farther north they vel. Perhaps east ana, west roads re needed first. You have a reason - e 'cant: and. I will present it to the listet stating that the distance is y 38 miles and eliere. is Plenty of Eerie] closely availablie, intimating t it will open a splendid agricnn al section not too well served by roads and that the men behind it. thoroughly sincere," er business the folloaving programme p a was then rendered. , Selection bEts Haiwaiin Orchestra.. Debate—"Resolved that the Ad- vancement of a Country Depends more upon the Natural Resources.., than upon the People." The Affimative was upheld by Kate King and George Allen of Form III and the Negative by Jean. Scobie and Bill Brawley of Form IV. .After the speaker of. the Negative had delivered her part of the debate, Henry Little eendered a violin solo, then the debate proceeded. Insrumental by Laura Smith. Chorea by the school ---"Roaming in the Gloaming," and "There's a long. long trail." Critic's eemarks by Mr. Bra.cken- burg. The 'judges for the debate were Miss, McKee, Nettie Homuth and Mr. Tan- ner and the judges' decision was giv- en .by Mr..Tartner. in favour of Form IV. The ' meeting, closed by singing 'God Save the King." MacKERSIE---WAITE A quiet, but pretty wedding took place at the home of Mr. and Mrs. MacKersie, to2"Shuter Street, at five o'clock Saturday, November 26th, when E. Elizabeth Turner -Waite, da.ughter of late Mr, Thomas Waite and Mrs. 5. E. Waite of Newbury, England, was united in marriage to Mr. G. Russell MacKersie, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs, Win. MacKersie, Rev, Sidney Davison of the United Church officiated. The re, e was charming-ly gowned in ivory satin with lace trill -1111511g, veil and orange blos- soms, with white kid ,slippers and hose to match and carried, a, hand bouquet of pink carnations atid nar- cisii, The Miele entered the room on the arm of Mr. Jas, Halliday and was attended by Mist: Doris Baker end the groom was attended by his brother, Mr, Roy MacKersie, The rooms wen mutably decor 5,1, t, chreaanthemums and roses being the floral' decorations. Only immediate relatives pre- sent on the occasion and itfter the ceremony, luuchcon was Sell7Cd. r.lhe happy couple a e. spending the winter amoug many friends here af- ter which they intend residing at Bounty, Sask., where the groom has acted in the ,capacity Of principal of the school for tile .past thirteen years. We join in wishing the nuptial par ' ties tench happineee .and every sten .cess in their'journey through life, Read Greer's Ad in this issue. Dr. Roderick 3, Gordon of London, visited with Itis sister, Miss Gordon of the 'High School staff Ode week, the weather man seem> a little out of gear. lanberiug December, lie sends along May showers and it balmy tem- peratnre when a of the Santa Claes brand would be much more ac- ceptable. Perhaps this mild sPell 11 just it reflex of the heat generated for town nominatioa Proceedings, tf So, there promises a cold feeling before long. Subscriptimas $2.ota per year- THREE-CORNER.ED FIGHT FOR MAYORALTY ----- Lively Proceedings at Norninatio Monday Night The above nominations were place in VV. F. Galbraith's bands at the nom ination proceedings on Monday night There. will be a tiaree-cornered con test for the Mayoralty and, an election for the office of Councillor; the posi tions of Utilities Commissioner and Public School Trustee being filled be' acclamation. For Mayor Thos. Fells, proposed by H. B. El- liott and C. R, Wilkinson, VV, H. Haney, proposed by W. Vane Wyck and Jas, Gilmour, W. H. Willis, propesed by T. W. Hanna and T, H. Gibsen, Por Reeve J. W. McKabbon, proposed by C. R. Wilkinson and E. S. Copeland, by accItChas. Wilkinson, proposed. by 3'. W. Maibbori, and John A. McDonald. Por Commissioner Boimes, Proposed bY R. A. Spotton and 11. B. Elliott, by accla- mation, For Councillor Robert Maguire, proposed by T. W. 1VIcKilabon and Wm. Isbister. H. B. Elliott, proposed by C. R. Wilkinson and R A. Spotton, C. R Wilkinson, proposed, by H. B. Elliott and J. W. McKibbon. John W. Hanna, proposed by aelex Robortson and j. W. McKibbon. R. A. Spotton, proposed by H, B. Elliott and C. R, Wilkinson, j. IL McKay, proposed by C. R. Wilkinson and Wm. Holmes. Amos Tipting, proposed by Thos. Field and J. W. Hanna. Abner Cosens, proposed, by J. W.' Hanna and Thos.. Field Thos. Field, proposed by C. R. Wil- kinson and Wm. Holmes. Henry Diamond, proposed by W. H. Haney and Jas. Gilmour. A. 5, 'Walker, proposed by R. A. Spotton and W. H. Haney. S. Bennett, proposed, by J. W. Han -i na and A. Cosens, Thos. J. IVIeLean, proposed by A. Brown and Albert Bell, David Watson, proposed by J. A. Wilson and A, P. Orvis. T. H. Gibson, proposed by W. H• e Gurney and A. j. Ross. Public School Board Ward H. Riritoul proposed by J. S. Isard and. F. j. Ward 2—N. L. Fry, proposed by F. J. Hill and J. H. Hopper, - a range in ether personel 27,,L17/1,L,r. Mr. Henna was in favor ef all the proposition, and any other nivesure that promiScd for the laetterment of 111C° oPuinstgilors SPotton, Willsieson ..ind Elliott also spolce briefly, as did Mr. Casein, who was not a candidate. Cornea for Mayoralty All three candidates qualified, so at electiore is necessary. Council is elected by acclamation— ]. W. Hanna, C. Rs Will H. B. Elliott, S. 13ennett, D. Wasson and Amos Tipling, Councillor R. A. Spotton, the ef- ficient chairman of the Cemetery ceparnittee for the past two years did . not qualify as a candidate for Coen, cil this year. owing we. believe to his being absent front town so much in connection with his busines5. 11 the, ch:ar, L____h__.*,4c,CAL"rr'til's "..i.,,•__T, Mr. George S.potton, M. P. oecuplea ' We are pleaaad reliort that Mrs. , , Dr. Duval who recently undersvent an operation as a result frone poison- ing from canned corn, which localized in her side, causing an abscess, is progressing favorably Radio Station 'a/BP through the courtesy of A. a Adams, Winghara, presents an hour of 1 d af usi on Thursday melt 7.30 to 13,3o. Music by a party from Belgrave, Your com- ments welcomed, The members of th V'e ry is- sion of Wingham United Church held a very successful Christmas Sale and afternoon '1"ea. in the Council Cham- bers on Saturday Afternoon. The room was decorated with red and green and many dainty a.nd useful' ar- ticles were displayed at the 'different booths. The proceeds amounted to $24o.00 all of which goes to missions, The Women's Auxiliary to the Gen- eral Hospital will hold their regular monthly meeting in the Council Chant her on Monday afternoon, Dec. 5th, at St45• Mrs. IVIeLean of .Winghane has . 'eine]. the residence of Mrs. j. Terhume on 'Wallace street and mew- ed to Listowel an Tuesday. Mrs. i Lean's two daughters, the Misses Ruth and Jean McLean, are employ - d in the P, K. Mills.--13a.ner . Don't miss the dance in Gorrie Pa- ilion on Tuesday, December 6th. itney Prices. tales. W. Logan Craig, who has been isiting her daughter, Mrs. N. W. A Ward 3—R H Llo d d b E S Co eland R. A S . . ansi y , propose 3 rmstrong, has retuaned home. 31, of St. Andrew s United Church, _Beetle A. • • At a meeting of the congregaion j. W. 'AlcKibbon and H. B. Elliott. ' Ward 4—R. A. Currie, proposed by on Tuesday afternoon, foe the pnther- All elected by acclamation. pose of selecting a minister to fill . . ', ' Mayor Fells gave an account of last , N. ., y. s vacancy caused the resignation of year's proceedings. For the first timRevGTelfordvvho went to Fred-. e. :'eto, in years the town closed the year exicton. . /3 , ear) ein Septembr without an .oveedrafte all obligations lot an unanimous ::oll was extended , of work and still had $400 unex- being met. As chairman of Roads RevMrStewartf Aylmer. The Committee, he had accomplished a stipend offered is $1 8o and free manse, instead of $2,000 as formerly. pended Of the $2,5oo allowed. He fav- , ored the Gunn -Son -Ola proposition ! Mr. Peter Richardson, a well-known in ,exteneioa.of loan, subject to rati- drover, of Listowel, died, last week in fiction of the Legislature. This firm his 6Ist year. He came •from Moore - the local Board of Health. roll of $800. He concurred in the pro the 36 men with a weekly pay- field 5 years ago and was chairnaan of , position of tete Fry and Blackhall Co. I Roy Sneath won Listowel High School cross-country run of 'three who in 1920 employed 29 men with a , yearly payroll of $29,707 and this year miles in twenty-seven minutes 1 employed 42 hands to whom $41,700 Shoe Repairing—Bring along your went in wagesWith aoxne heat he , old shoes atti erubber d let us put ' announced his opposition to the Arena . them. in good cond' ' ons an lofor you—W. .by-law,. considering the security in- j Miss Margaret E. McMullin •and a Greer. sufficient. I --Le sought a third term be - Miss Florence W. Gilason, graduates . cause of his 'past services and the sol - from Listowel Hospital traing school icitations of many ratepayers. after seven years' service on the counee W. H. Haney sought the Mayoralty of nurses 'last week; cil, to which duties he had given his a Wingham Gospel Mission one door best and felt that in his position tied West of Gurney's Glove Factory on interest in the town he could give Victoria Street Opening services, propositions before the people and Sunday December 4th, Rev. E. Parka asked for the support of the ratepay- er will preach morning and evening. ers, Bible school at to a.m.., service a,t n, Ex -Mayor Willis would take until a. in. Evening service at 7 p.m. Every ,. nine o'clock the next evening to make body welcome. his decision. Wm. Holmes, Utilities Commission representative gave a very interesting • account of the work of this body. The Hydro Shop had over $9,000 business last year an.increase of $igtoo over 1 ilQ preceding- year, and is a valuable as- set, Iaydro costs $71 per lep, annually and until the Commission adjusts the expenditure on a ati mile stretch of „pole line towards Wroxeter, there is 'Allele prospect of it material reduction in rates. The town it not .. ming the s 400 hp. •contracted for, but the load ' is gradually coaling up. lic Ufferckl ne hope of it reduction {ii ea:he-seer Ita ! rates, owing to hash increase in cost t of supplies, int 1111,1 hydrares at , s • that a few year ago cost only $e5. tie ; claimed the loeal electric lieht station is operating at peak load periods1101 only paid all operating expenses but prevented a 25 per c...nt. 111C5i'tiSsl in power rates. clommissioner Gurney also referred ,to the working of. the Utilities, ii - is fe er 1110 al itt er di th er de th 0 ex .ta 111 th ade se bri sp Go ing tot etti the sta tra we ebl 1111 ttil lea tha ter rail are LOCAL LOCAL ITEMS meoing of those ill Cr(•titvd in the organiz,ation of a Canadian Cli.b n ill be held in the Council Chamber to- morrow (Friday) evening, December end, at 8 o'clock. , The death is tomotmeed at Van - convex' of joseph Mothers, a brother of Henry Mothers, Lucknow dentist, He was m the. real estate and build- ing business, and while repairing the roof of one of his houses, end evidently alighted on head and. shoulders, Ile was taken to a hospit- al but lived only':.). hours. Mr. Mothers. was 58 YK'al'S of age, He was one of a family of to broth - ere who were reared on. the Makhers farm near lauckno*. He was it broth- er of the late Justice /gathers, who died suddenly a few, months ago. tie leaves a widow. Come! See our handsome slippers and shoes, so suitable for Christmas Gifts -4V. 5. Greer, Mrs. A, 'W. Lawlor who eprained her shoulder recently is getting along Vials tasaie:12. RiNfeKibbon shied. the County Council expended idnito it onort.e. 1t o million donals anntntily in addition 10 tat66,e64 on roads and en the lattee item got a rchitic of $82,136k from goes minuet, There tvas d good feeling be tiVe0 II urban and rural represent- atives, each striving to do the fair thing to et! municipalities. Ile favored. the Arena by-law, because, the rink was an absolute, necessity for the youth and considered the security backed by the personal guarantee of , the shareholders on ibo document, gilt edged, and beyond question. Councillor. Hanna's speech opened up the fireworks, when Mayor Fells objected to his opinions on the Arena by-law, the tWo cross -firing at close WINGETAM UNTITE'D CHURCH Rev. Sidney Davison'Pastor Residence Minnie and John Sts. Mr. J. H. Christie Choir Master Miss Reyna' s, Organist to Praansi 'praise Ser - s den -bear . M. "Peace Like it River." WEEN4iIGHT SERVICES Mon. 8 p.m. — Young People's Society. • Prayer Service, Wednes., iam. Chaiir Practice; Thersday, 8 p,m; WELCOME," aLate