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The Wingham Advance Times, 1928-05-31, Page 1, • . With Which is Amalgamated The Gorrie Vidette and Wroxeter News. Single Copies, •Five ,Cents. WINGHAM, ONT., THURSDAY, MAY 31st, 1928 Subscriptions $2,00 per year., OBITUARY ,Jams .Moses Mrs, .ja,tnes Moses .died on Satur- day at her home, .on .the 9th conces- sion of Grey 'Township, in her 52nd year following .a lorig illness, She is survived..b.Y.h.er husband and onesson. The funeral took place on Sunday terpoon to .Brussels cemetery. Mrs. Conrad Bellinger After an illness of •several months, Mrs. CoaradBeninger of Formosa, died at.the age 'of 76 years. She was born inWaterloo, County, but, lived for some .y$ears on.the 14til ,concessa .ion of Cuirass, later removing to Car- sick, to a farm.adjaining the Village 'of Formosa. .She is survived byher busband and family of eight child- -ren. t• Mrs. William Saunders After a short illness there passed. away on Monday, Margaret Hawthor- Lakate, widow of William Saunders, in :her 8oth,year. She was born at Kings - icon, Her husband predeceased her about .seven years. ago. Interment to be in the Fordwich Cemetery, furter-. al taking place from the home of her .nephew4 George Hawthorne, Lower -.Whigharn. . Charles Edward•Bowden The death occurred on Friday of ..Pharles Edward Bowden afteran ill- • ness of two months. He was born in Bristol, England, September 17, 1866, and came to Canada with hi; family in sthe year 191,1,and,settled in Wing - lam. Surviving are his wife, one son • William, LondOn, England, ,and one •%daughter, Elsie, of Toronto, also two. brothers and one sisten,;Henry, Lon- don, England; Frank arid Miss Rose, •of Windsor. The 'funeral was held from his late resideneg,, Francis street, on Sunday afternoon...Funeral services were conducted at St. Paul's Angli- 'tan Church at 2 o'clock, by Rev. Schaffter. Interment was made in Wingham Cemetery. The pallbearers • -were, Mayor Thomas Fells, Adam Johnston, Joseph Pugh, Robert Bur- gess, Gordon Gannett and Frederick Johnston, •Rev. K. A. Gollan Following an operation, Rev. Ken- neth Andrew Gollan, pastor of Cale - don United Church, passed away Sat- urday at the Toronto General Hospi- tal Private Pavilion. Deceased, who was in his 6th year, was a native of Invernesshire, • Scotland, studied at Glasgow University and at Manitoba College, graduating in theology at the latter institution. His first charge in the ministry was at Hilton, Man., and then for twelve :years .at Dunvegan, Glengarry Coun- ty, •where he conducted services in both ,Gaelic and English. Nineyears were spent at Morewood, Ont,,' and five at Kinloss, and two years at Rosemount His final pastorate was at Caledon. • He was married in Edinburgn, Scotland, to Miss Macdonald, daugh- ter of Rev" K. S. MacDonald, of Cal- cutta, India, by whom he is survived, and ,six children, three sons and, three daughters. HOSPITAL HOLDS GRADUATION .', • EXERCISES' X Mr. John A. MacLean:had the very pleasant experiefice on• Friday in wel- coming the largest atteirdance in the town hall to any graduation exercise in connection with the local Hospital. .His remarks conveyed the apprecia- tion. of the Board of ,Directors, the Supbrintendant and Staff at this mark- ed. evidenceas4 interest in this insti- tution./ The Rev. F. W. Schaffter offered the invocation and was follow- ed by a reading by MTS'. Angus Mac- Donald, and a solo by Miss Sara.Mac- Lean both. of whom received a warm reception and responded to encores. A- piano duet by Misses Hazel Bran- don and Bessie Abell formed, one of the delightful events of the evening after which Rev. S. Davison admin- istered the Florence Nightingale Pledge.XThe three graduating nurses, Misses Alma Or Free; of Dungannon, Irene Collins, of Arrnow and Lilian Hetherington, of Wingham, 'received the gold medals froin the Superin- tendant, Miss M. E. Adams, and their diplomas from Mr, J. A. :MacLean, chairman of the Board of Directors, and afterwards the staff presented the class each with a bouceset of roses./ Rev. S. Davison in his address to the young ladieaceeferred to the grati- fication they mast feel at the success attending, their. three years .of arduous work an'&study. It is in part a ful- filment of their most cherished hopes. But this, must not mean the end .of their endeavors, but rather the tbesh- bold of greater ambitions and bright- er impulses. They are now enabled to practice that devotion of service so strikingly exemplified. by Florence Nightlegale, the founder Of the rars- Mrs. John S. Smith. After only a few days illness, Mrs. John S. Smith, of Orono, died on. May, isth, in her 68th year, at the General Ilbspital, Toronto. For 22 years, Mrs. Smith Jived on Cowan Avenue, in Parkdale, her husband then being sup- . eerintendatit of mechanical industries at the old Central Prison. In Two, how- ever, they left for the West, taking •land hear Coronation, Alberta. They returned to Ontario five years later, living on a farm near Orono. Recent- ly they had been . living .retired in Orono. • Before her marriage, Mrs. Smith was Miss Amelia, daughter of John Johns, of Thamesford. She was brought up in Winghatn, whence she • came with her husband to Toronto. She was an accomplished musician • arid .as a young woman wasRINSO• as a .church organist. She at- tended the 'United Church. Besides 'her husband, she is sur- • vived l)y tWei ,datighters, IVIrs. C. E. Auger, of Farnham Avenue, and Miss Lola Smith, a teacher in the Windsor • Collegiate, and one son, Rowland, of this city. • . ISARD'S BARGAINS In ladiee Ready -to Wear, to silk DresseS now t5.95; 15 silk and Crepe eaSee tiow • encore. Mrs. Walter Pocock read the mildly satirical episode on the sup- posed changes that have occurred in the hospital and on the staff as obi - served by one returning after a few years absence, The address thntain- ed much of a humorous nature and also some suggestions for needed im- provements—an ex -ray machine, ele- vators, residence and •motor equips PERSONAL AND LOCAL • P. & G. Soap—bars for 13c this wiek-end at king Bros.• ' Marcel and Curl 5QC. Alma Skeld- ing, Frances St. Geo. Spotton, M.P., will give an ac- eount of his stewardship during this session of Parliament,' in the •town hall, Wingham, Saturday night, June Dr. Calder presente•d, each nurse with a ten dollar gold piece for ob- taining over 9o% -in their examina- tion during their course in her subject, namely obstetrics. In a humorous strain Dr."Recimond relieved,the ten- tiot\ with stories and then spoke for a short time on the work science has accomplished in not only the com- mercial work but in the medical circle. Scientists by co-operation have deve- loped Tally articles so closely imita- ting the natural thing that the world is greatly benefitted, instancing rayon silk made from wool fibre, nitrogen taken from the air, instead of the nat- ural deposits in Chili, South America. Now scientists are turning their eff- orts to the improvement and better- ment of the health of the pebple. Through scientific investigations they can determine what particular foods are required for certain people, and he thought they would eventually fina what is lacking in our diet, to cause cancer to become so prevelent. Other diseases have Come Linde,f control, and rapidly diminished in severity through scientific research, and the daymay come when illness will be preventable. Doctors and nur- ses are engaged in a most humani- ing profession and that other heroine tarian and self-sacrificing work—to Edith Cavell, whose loyalty to ideals help keep the body vigorous and and devotion to duty requires no em- healthy and to ward off disease. it ulation. To relieve sulferiag, care for might be to their financial benefit to the afflicted is a. rare privilege and have more illness but their entire eff- eoble ambition, and Whatever the ob- orts are towards keeping people in stacles or discouragements, they have good health. the knowledge it is the path trod by • Miss Kate King gave two instrtt- Rim, who went about doing good, mentals of high classical nature, ren - and perhaps at the close -of some un- dered with fine touch and splendid ex - fortunate life it may be their privi- pression. lege to point out the -ay the great' A word might be said of the artistic Physician laid out and thus ease the beauty of the stage decorations, a pro - journey to that land where sorrow is fusion of flowers banked across the no more, neither pain. I footlights making a proper setting for Miss Adanis and Miss Walters pre- the nurses, staff and officials of the seated themwith. a Reference Hand Hospital further back on the stage. Book for Nurses, given for general' After the graduation exercises were proficiency during the last year of over about one hundred invited guests their training, ' ' and friend.s were entertained at lunch Mr. Gordon Buchanan rendered a in the Connell Chamber by the Wo - solo in good voice', responding to an men's Auxiliary. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Bowden and Miss Rose Bowden of Windsor, have returned home after attending the funeral of the former's brother, Mr. Chas. Bowden. • It Will pay you before buying your trunk, club bags or cases for your trip to call and see our lines, prices right and good assortment.' Thos. Kew. 25 Lovely Spring Coats, Scarf and Tie Effects, regularly priced $28.5o to $35.00, Thursday to Saturday, your choice $rg.00, at King Bros. Mr. and Mrs. S. Carter and family of Toronto , spent the week -end with Mr. and Mrs. A. Cloakey, Morris. We specialize in travelling goods for the summer trade. • Give us a call We compete with catalogue houses in travelling goods. 4 Miss Elsie Bowden of Toronto, was home attending the funeral of her father, the late Charlet Bowden. Just arrived, a full •assortment of Steamer trunks, club bags, hat cases and suit cases, the latest styles out. Call before you take your summer holidays. Thos. Kew. • Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Fleming and son, Walker, of Chatham, spent the week -end, •with friends in Wingham. Mrs, (Dr.) G. H. Ross accompanied them on their return to Chatham. Buy yeur Spring Coat now and save 2o0/0, Navys, Grey, Sand, Rose Beige, Marine Blues, and all Spring colors. Misses' and Women's sizes. All less 2o%., King Bros. Mr. and Mrs. Robert King and son Jack of Toronto, have returned home after spending a few days with friends in Wingham, Misses Anne and Florence Barber visited over , the week -end at their home in town, Attractive prices on a host of good lines for Thursday to Saturday. Look over our bill. King Bros. - Main buildings of Stratford Agri- cultural Park were mysteriously burn- ed about three o'clock Friday •morn- ing. • Debt on Blyth Memorial Hall has been wiped out. Fresh Groceries at special prices, Thursday to Saturd,ay. King Bros. Richard Adams, a former teacher in Sunshine School, Morris Township, died in Blyth last week, aged &years. The regular meeting of the Wom- en's Auxiliary • to the General Hospi- tal will be held in the council cham- ber on Monday afternoon, June 4th at, 3.45 Pm. • Be sure to consult King's Budget Bill sent you. It tells all about the extriv values we have for this week- end. King Bros. ......ur4.414,aratformn POLITICAL MEETING ON SAT- URDAY NIGHT George Spotton, M.P.:, in implemen- ting his pre-election campaign prom- ises, is holding a priblic, meeting in Winghain town hall on Saturday eV - ening next, to be addressed bY E. R. Wigle, ex-M.P.P., Goderich; Duncan Sinclair, M.P., North Wellington; J. C, Brady, M.A., MX., Skeena, B. C., one of the 'Empire's triost noted Un- iversity lecturer's; and Felix Quinn, M.P., Halifax, N. S., Sir Robert Bor- deit'S stteceasor. Mr. Spotton will give an account of his stewardship during the present session. Orchestra and other entertainment. Ladies espee- 'lolly welcomed. CANAMAN CLUB/ANNUAL hinETnia. The annual meeting of Wingham Canadian Club will be held ht the council chamber on Monday evening% rune 4111 at 8 o'clock, 'to receive the report of the Directors and for elet- tion of officers. A full attendance is requested , RADIO FANS Tune in to Wingharn Broadcasting' station so. B.P. (250 metres) every Thursday from so to sx p.m. and list- en to an hour of dance music by' the Blue Water Boys Orchestra playing at the Wingham Arena, We welcome reqUests or comments. NORTH HURON REFORMERS ANNUAL MEETIN,G,BRINGS:001 GOOD ATTENDANCE 4 . , About one hundred supporters of account of the courtesies extended the Reform government and ideals met in annual session in .Wingharn;.town hall on Tuesday add organized for the next contest with the following officials;-- Hon, President —George Yung; President — H. B. Elliott; ist Vice President -- Hugh Hill; 2nd Vice President — IVIiSs Powell; 3rd Vice president -- Mrs. Robert Davis; Secretary — Alex Porterfield; Treasurer -- Mr. Carr; Auditor — W. Isbister. Municipal Convenors: -- Ashfield -- C. Stewart and Mrs. Morgan Dodd; Colborne,— J. J. Roberts and Miss Helen Stvart; W. Wawanosh —W. Watson' and Mrs, J. M. McAllister; East Wawanosh — Geo. Cunningham and Mrs. Porterfield; Morris — Mr. 'Ellis and Mrs. D. Sanburn; Grey -- Peter Bishop and Mrs. Andrew Lam- ont; Turnberry Peter McEwen and Mrs. R. Black; Goderich — Dr. How- ard and Mrs. Howick; Wingham Mr. H. C. MacLean and Mrs, J. J. Elliott; Brussels — Mr. Gillespie and Mrs. P. Scott; Blyth -- R. M. McKay and Mrs. Popplestorse; WrosSeter — John Douglas -and Miss Hazelwood. Organization of Polling sub-divis. ions was left with municipal conven- ors to perfect. The Treasurer's statement showed a small balance. on the right side, the books audited and appropriate refer- ence made to the faithful service ren- dered by Mr. Carr and the regret felt at his absence through illness. H. B. Elliott, President elect, re - "DEAL 'BM OVER" Is the title of an interesting play to be presented in Foresters' Hall, ]3e1. grave, on Friday, Jane ist, by the Anglican Young People. Plenty of thrills, laughter and, mystery. • Cast of Charaeteras--CharleYMone trose --A, Nethery; Ralph Keller 13rydges; Samuel Fowler * C. H. Wade; "Daddy" Nichols — C. Mc Crae; Belltain -- 3. Nethery; Trav- ers R. McMurray; 13i11 Clark --3. Brydges; Fay Philips %— fosephine Brydges; Virginia Lawrence -- Ruth Cole; Evelyn Clark —,Esther Brydges; Mrs. Middleton Vera IVIeCsaci; Pct- 111110Peachblossom —Mary Wade, Program at o'clock, Admission 35 artd 150. * .0% • women, ad stressing importance of organixation. Mr. Blake Miller, M,L.A., East El- gin; in a stirring address of almost an hour, charged Hon. G. Howard Fer- guson as a political side -stepper, in dumping Regulation 17, the curry fa- vor with the French-Canadian ele- ment in Northern Ontario, who in a few years will be a determining factor in provincial politics. To the orange - men Mr. Ferguson says Regulation 17 exists, and, to the Frenchmen he says. it/is abolished. Mr. Ferguson's town- ship loan bill, introduced this session to be passed, was withdrawn, through opposItion by the Reformers And many. Conservatives, only three or four Government supports irorn the cities giving it support. Mr. Miller claimed that Ontario Savings Banks had been practically destroyed by Mr. Ferguson at the behest of Banker's Association, in reducing the inteeest from 4% to. 3%. At one time they had $22,000,000 on' deposit, and were able to .make long time loans to far- iriers ,on first-class security at 6%. The following, resolutions were a dopted:- 1.. That we cordially endorse the course purshecl in the Federal and Piovincial arena a respectively by our leaders, the Right, Hon. W. L. Mac- kenzie Ring and Mr. W. E. Sinclair, ,,and that we pledge them our ernest and loyal 'support.•' z ,That we view with gratification the 1'i -1 -Creasing prosperity 'of, oiir Do - ceived a warm welcome, and after ac- minion under the policies so ably pro- knowledging the honor done him, in- secuted by the King Government, re- troducedsulting- largely in our opinion, front Mr. Charles Robertson M. L. A, who gave an interesting address. the increased freedom of industry tle touched largely on Federal matt- from -.taxation under the beneficent ers, claiming that Western Ontario budgets of the Minister of Finance, received. special 'preference in having the Hon. James Robb, three Ontario Cabinet Ministers. He 3.That we would greet with en - also stated that North Huron was, thusiastic approval measures for the not represented by the will of the reform or abolition of the Senate of people Mr. Spotton slipping in througn Canada, believing that the Present a diversion in the ranks opposed, to status of the Chambers is not consis- Conservative policy. Touching Pro- tent with modern democratic govern- vincial matters he claimed that need merit. of money prompted the adtiption of 4- That' we urge upon both Federal the Liquor Control Act, and that Hon. and Provincial Governments the ex - G. Howard Ferguson had double- ercise of the strictest economy in car - crossed the people on this question. rying on governmental affairs, as the Since 1925 the exportation had in_ burden of taxation as a result of the creased from $35,00000o to $65,000, war is still heavy and bears largely 000, and the end is not yet, Touching , upon the producers and working peo the deep waterways question, Mr. ple of our country. Robertson asked it any person knew 5. That we welcome the active to - what Mr. Ferguson's policy was? If it was to be a joint international af- fair then he could raise the disloyalty cry and wave the flag. If it was to be a purely Canadian affair, then the cost would be prohibitiVe. Best engineer- ing skill favored the international 6. That we endorse the action of plan, as both the United States and our representative in the Legislature, Mr. Charles A. Robertson, .m.p.p., especially in his opposition' to the liquor control poliny of the rergesosz Government, and the township school HOME PAPER APPRECIATED J. H. McGee of Cortland, N. Y., in remitting his renewal for the Advan- ce -Times, gives some interesting in- formation about that city and section of country. "After living here two years, we still love to have the Ad- vance-Timesyenrs, comp each week, as it is a real letter from home, While work in the factory is not as healthy as on the farm, there Ire other coinpensa- tions, fro we find the people mostkind, kind. The land around Cortland is very rough and stotty, with very high. hills, and the farmers have their own dine working. the land, This part is' not Lo be compared to Ontario, al- most every farm being fot sale. Dairy- ing, cabbage and potatoes are the main lines for the farmers, but they have. not found it profitable of late. The Canadian farmers with his mixed farming has much the best of it Al- most 5o% of the cattle are affected with tiaberettlosis, and when the gov- ernment inspector pays a visit the far- mer is hard hit. Cortland is pleasantly situated in a valley, has 15,000 or. so people, is a right smart place, and practically own- ed by the Weckvvire Brothers, mean- facturera of wire. For two years 1- have worked for them at the same job, running the electric controller or crane. I sometimes think of ray old friends and neighbors back in Ilttroa county, and feel the loss of their pee - settee. It is hard to get along without friends or neighbours in the intimate sense they were back home. They are still very dear to our hearts." operation of the ladies in our politi cal rank's, and willingly accord them a supervisors may grant permission to s large share of credit for the success with which Liberal principals an d sign players of other denominations. LADIES' BOWLING*GLUB The annual meeting of the Wing- harn Ladies' Lawn Bowling Club was held on May axst, 1928. The follow- ing officers were elected. Hou. Pres., Mr. R. A. Currie. Presideat, Mrs. 0. Thompson. tat Vice Pres., Mrs. Fox. 2nd. Vice Pres, Mrs, f3rackenbury. Secretary, Mrs. Bishop. Treasurer, Mrs. Shane. Tournament Committee—Mrs, Dye (Convenor), Mrs. Boyce, Mrs. Margaret MacLean, Mrs. Greer, Mrs. Miller, Mrs, Posliff. Entertainment Committee .— Mrs. Armitage (Convenor), Mrs. Harrison, Mrs, Taylor, Mrs. •VanWyck, Mrs. Wilson Mrs. Burgman, Mrs. Smith. he' opening day is set for June 8th 1928, at 3 p.m., atternoon tea will be served. Former members are asked to bring new ones. Membership fee is '81.5o. HURON PRESBYTERY SOFT BALL DATES The ...showing are the schedules for the two groups bf the East District of the Huron Presbytery Young Peop- le's softball league: Group No. a May 28—Gorrie at Fordwich Ethel at Wrdxeter. June sr—Salem at Ethel, Fordwich at Gorrie. June 4—Wroxeter at Salenb Ethel at Fordwich. June 8—Gorrie at Wroxeter, Salem. at Fordwich. June at—Wroxeter at Ethel, Gorrie• at Salem. June 15 — Fordwich at Wroxeter.. Ethel ,at Gorrie. June 18—Salem at Gorrie, Fordwich at Ethel, June 22—Ethel at Salem, Wroxeter at Fordwich. • June 25—Gorrie at Ethel, Salem at Wroxeter. • • June 29—Fordwich at Salem, Wrons eter at Gorrie. The boys' games are called for 6.3o. Dr. D. H. McInnes of Witigham, is convenor of the lea.gue and W. E. Patterson of Fordwich, is East Dis- trict supervisor. Games will count on the percent- age basis, primary round games to be finished by July 15, second round games by August I, while the semi- finals and finals will be played, at Sea - forth on Seaforth Civic Holiday. In the semi-finals north plays east and south. playa west While the players should be members or adher- ents of the United Church, district this riding in recent elections. SCHOOL CHILDREN WILL icier were presented to the voters of • Canada had property rights in the waters of the St. Lawrence. Mrs. Davidson of Duneatur=, egate to the recent Women's Liberal Convention at Ottawa gave a pod board bill, metememio'nunotok DRAMATIC DIALOGUE DEBATE • The newest thing in temperance ed- ucational publicity is the Dramatic Di- alogue Debate -which is to be given in the Presbyterian Church, Wingham on Wednesday evening, June 6th at 8 p,m. It is replete, with stirring epi- sodes, humourots sallies, moving ap- peal and informing discussion. . The participants are well known. Mr, H. t',1,,,,,1V1cDonahl is one of ) ANNIVERSARY SERVICES In connection with Calvin Presby- terian Churchin East Wawanosh, will be held next Sunday, June 3rd, at a/ a.m. and 7.3o p.m., when Rev. (Major) j: Tolmie of Southampton, will be the special speaker. A most cordial invitation is extended to -the public to attend these services and hear this popular minister. Canada's most popular singers and in Mr, Van Hopper of Detroit, visited addition. to taking a part 10 the De- bate he will render several solos. Mr. John Buchanan is an old Wingham resident who has since been the Dom- inion Councillor of the Royal Temp- lars of Temperence; Rev. Ben H. Spence. is the noted Prohibition work- er who has visited Wingliam on many occasions. The Debate was presented with great acceptance in the Masonic Tem- ple, London on Sunday afternoon last. In Strathroy on Sunday evening and to a crowded house in MeICay Hall, Gorierich on Monday evening, Many of those who have heard it say it is the strongest, triest forceful preseetation temperence truth that they have ever heard and yets at the same tine is of enthralling interest and highly entertaining. Admission le free and the public is cordially invited. The proceeds from collection atid subscription will be devoted to educational temperenee work, at his home here. Mr: Ted Isard of Toronto, spent the -week-end at his home here, Mrs, Earl Cummies and children of Toronto, are visiting at the hotne of her mother, Mrs. Beckwith. )(The following Turnberry farmers have purchased new, ears, Howard Wylie, Essex Sedan; Thos. Haugh, Pontiac Sedan; Frank Powell, Pontiac Sedan, and Thos. Giltnour, a Pontiac Coach./ )(J. C. WilSon, who for some time has been in Porto Rico, West Indies, has returned home and is spending a short time with his mother, Mrs, J. Wilson. y Mr. Fred Manuel of Detroit, visited over the week -end at the home of his mother, Mrs. Manuel, Victoria. St. / Knox United Church, )3elgrave, are having a Garden Party on lune 27111, Good supper served. Good program. Come and enjoy an evening. Free ICotcx at hard's. One Box 'Given Free with ever, two Boxes you buy Lor PLAY FRIDAY, JUNE xst Secondary school scholars from Mt. Forest, Arthur, Harriston, Listowel, Drayton, Clifford and Palmerston will all come to Wingham on Friday, June 1st, for the Interscholastic Field Meet. There will be morning and af- ternoon sessions. Children and schol- ars wearing school colors free. 'Ad- ults 25 cents. • ' • NORTH HURON UNITED FARMERS The Annual Meeting of the United Farmers of North Huron will be held in the Town Hall, Winghain, Saturday afternoon, June and at 2 p.m. Election of officers and other R. J. Currie, Secretary. '• ' 4 44 4 4„ . , „„, „„ • Al to, • " • WINGHAM UNITE CHURCH Rev. Sidney Davison, Pastor 1101.—cinuth 140, Parsonage 183 • Sunday, June 3rd Mr. Treleaven of Luck - now, will have chi ' of both services. liiMEICellslIGHT SERVICE 8 Nt.e..ePrayer Service. WIMCOMP.1 eSeaSetetilleaSitileisittietetikbeetestereasetStitiettedit44441444 10