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Home My WebLink AboutThe Wingham Advance Times, 1928-07-05, Page 1•• - resseseea •resrelear,lret taterresetcreeirtatereferreeeterteareareaStrersala""e9 i•N•r, r•••• • ;• ' ""•'' With Which is Arnalg‘ainated The Collie Vidette and Wroxeter (.1t News. :Single Copies, Five Cents. .ttee—w WINGHAM, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, JULY 5th, 1928 Subscriptions Pe year. • , WEDDINGS , eodl-Ma.cD onald Glebe Presbyterian Church, Toron. "to, was the scene of a quiet wedding ,on Saturday. afternoon, June 30th, When Verna Marie, Youngest daughter -of Mr. and Mrs. D, E. MacDonald, Vinghani, became the bride of Mr, john Ewart IVIcLeod, son of Mrs. J. B. McLeod, Southampton, Rev. Mc- Lean officiating. The happy couple .left for a trip on the Great Lakes and on their return will reside in -North Toronto. • t Wilson- Robertson ./A -prett.y wedding was solemnize 'in the vestry of Ranleigh Ave. United, Church on Saturday at 3 o'clock whe Mary E. (Marie), daughter of Mr and Mrs. George T. Robertson o 'Wing -ham, Ontario, became the brid of Mr. Victor A. Wilson of Weston d n f e iOntario, son of the late Mr.. and Irs CHAUTAUQUA OFFERS FINE PROGRAMME LESLIE ALLAN'S COMMENCING SATURDAY, JULY 21ST. BODY FOUND The following is the program for the Winghain Chautauqua, coming Saturday, July. 21st and continuing until July 6th. Saturday, July 21st, afternoon, Pop- ula.r Concert.......... Herrick Male Quar- tet. Night, Concert.... Herrick Male Quartet; Lecture—"Under Ten Flags" Edward' 'Tomlinson. Monday, July 23rd, afternoon, Pop- ular Concert Grosjean Novelty Company; Night, Magic and, Myst- ery. ... . . —The Great Laurent. Tuesday, July. 24th; afternoon, Lec- ture—"Savages I met in Africa" .--.... Major John. J. Hill; Night, f`Tom- my" —Great Modern Comedy ....... A New York Cast. Wednesday, July 25th, afternoon,... GrandConcert ...... The -Mozart Con- bert Leon Coiee. Thursday, July 26th, Afternoon, Concert Famous Fiechtl Yodlers, Lecture— "Rambling Through the Air" Capt. 5. Sf. Hedley; Night "AN ALPINE ROMANCE" —Beau- tiful Musical Production.. Famous Fiechtl Yodlers, • • Out of a total of 26 Artists in con- nection with Chautauqua, 6 are Can- adians, 6 are from Switzerland, Lau- rent the Magician is from England as is also Ed Tomlinson who gives the lecture "Under Ten Flags". Chau- tauqua talent is picked according to merit and it is pleasing to note in this regard that in comparison to palm- latien there are more Canadians than Americans., We mention this for the '±eason that the claim has been made • cert Company; Night, Concert..... -The in the past that Chautauqua talent is %William gin -gess Wilson of West Mozart Concert Company; Lecture— largelY AMerican which however is Tokonto. Rev. E. Earehman officiat- "The Mission of Laughter"__ Her- not according to facts. .ed. The bride who was given away! ..by her father, wore a, white -eports •"ensemble and corsage bouquet of f\ -sweetheart roses and lily of the val- f ley. Immediately following the cere- mony Mr, and Mrs. Wilson left on a motor trip through the New England .States and the Adirondack Moun- •tains. Campbell-Straughan , A pretty wedding took place at the Wingham United Chu ch Parsonage •on Wednesday, June 27 h at s o'clock *when Annie Elizabeth, dnly daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. S. Campbell was married to Mr. Andrew Benson Strau- ,s-han, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. Strati- zhan. of Goderich. Rev. Sidney Davi- ,son conducted the ceremony. The bride was becomingly gowned in rose beige georgette with hat'and hose to match. Her flowers were Pink Ophelia roses and maiden hair fern. ,Miss Eva Swanson, wearing maize -georgette dress with maize and white hat was bridesmaid. Mr. Mel - borne Cox supported the groom" Af- ter the ceremony a reception was held -at the home of 'the bride's parents, Glenannan. Mr. an,d Mrs. Siraughan -will :reside in Goderich, e-- Gow-Wilson St. Andrew's United manse, Blyth, was the scene of a quiet wedding re- ecently when Rev. George Weir, BeA., united in mariage Miss Luella Bell, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James T. Wilson, of East Wawanosh, And William Gow, of Bright. The bride looked charming in a dress of poudre blue crepe with .hat to match, and carried a bouquet of valley lillies and sweet peas. he bride was att- ended by Miss Mona- Barr, and Geo. E. Wilson, brother bf the bride, at- tended the bridegroom.. After the cer- emony they rehired to the hone of the bride's parents, where a wedding dinner was served, -The dining -room wds tastefully decorated in pink and 'white. Later the happy couple left on a motor trip to Port Huron and La- peer, Mich. The bride traveled in an ensemble suit of tan kasha, and crepe. On their return they will re - on the bridegroom's farm near Bright. McKay -Dobie The home of Mr. and Mrs. Ribeit J. Dobie, Winghani, was the scene of a very pretty wedding on Saturday, June.3oth, when their daughter, Ella, was united in marriage to Mr. Hugh Fawcett McKay. Rev, 5. Scobie of Belgrave United Church, officiated. The bride, who was given away by father, was charming in a period gown* of Ivory crepe satin, with Chan- tilly late and trimmed with Pearls. Her veil of Chantilly lace and, tulle* was prettily arranged with orange blossoms. White satin, pumps and stockings to match completed her bri- dal ensemble. She carried a shower bouquet of butterfly roses and lily of the valley. ' The bridesmaids, Miss Beatrice Do- bie, sister of the bride, and Miss Gla- dys Patterson, were gowned alike In period taffeta frocks with silk net, and carried bouquets of Columbia roses and baby's breath. Mr. Gordon Dob - le assisted the groom. A reception was held following the ceremony, Mrs, Dobie wearing a be- coming gown of midnight blue with 'cream lace, and corsage of sweet peas. Later, Mr. and 11/frs. McKay left on a trip to Quebec'and, the Eastern Provinces, the bride travelling in a grey ei.seinble with shoes to match and blue felt hat, On their return 'they will reside in Wheeling, W, MANY SCHOOL RE -UNION BE- ING HELD THIS WEEK Howick and Grey, boundary school, three mike west of .Molesworth, are holding their re-union'Wednesday, July 4th. The Stone School, and. line Morris, will hold their*. re -union (to -day) Thursdey, fitly 5th. Powell's School, S. S. No. 9, Turn - berry, will hold their re -union on Friday, July 6th. - Fultort's School, No. 8, Grey, will hold a full day's re -union commenc- ing at xo o'clock in the morning with a soft ball tournament for both boys and girls, including teams from Mon- creif, Moncton, Walton, Cranbrook, Ethel, Fordwich and 'Wroxeter. • TAKES' OVER LUCKNOW GROCERY Mr. Mark Cassels, one Of our pro- mising young* men, and who has beet employed by King Bros. for a 'hum- . ber of years, has purchased the gro- cery owned by. Mr. Ronald McCharles of Lucknow and took possession on July 2nd. Mark has had considerable eeperience and we feel sure will make good in his, new venture. He and his 'mother moved their household effects last week. • HURON COUNTY W. C. T. . CONVENTION • The tnirty-first annual Convention of the Heron County Women's Christian Temperance Union will be held in Ontario Street United Church Clinton, Ontario, on. Tuesday July ioth. Sessions— 9.30. o'clock a.m.; 2 o'clock p.m.; 8 o'clock pm. Visitors evelCome at all sessions. Mrs. A. A. George, of London, srill'saddress the afternoon and evening sessions. ATTEND ANNUAL FAMILY PICNIC AND RE -UNION --- Mr. and Mre. 5. Howson and Mr. and Mrs. F. R. Howson and fam- ily attended' the 3rd a.neual family re -union and picnic at Guelph on Monday, July 2nd, About 200 were present and enjoyed the'day in games and swimming. GARDEN PARTY Salem United Church Garden Party will be held on July xoth'on,Mr. John Fitch's laWn. A cold meat supper will be served, from 6 to 8 after which good programme,of music and readings also speeches from visiting brethren will be given. Admission, Adults 5oc. Children 25c. EN ROUTE TO CALIFORNIA i'Mrs, H. Demarest and son, Wm.' 'McKay and wife and family of De- troit, were in town over the week -end visiting with old friends. Mrs. De - nearest recently received word from her brother, Wee. Abraham, in Cali- fornia, whom she had thought dead for the past twenty years, and is leavitig next week to spend the sum- mer with him in California. • ORANGEMEN WILL ATTEND DIVINE SERVICE Winghain L. 0. L. No, e04. will at- tend divine worship in St; Paul' An- glican ,Church on 'Sunday evening, July 8th. Bro. Rev, H. W. Snell of Stratford, addaess the brethren, WILL SPEND SUMMER • AT GODERICII On Wednesda.y morning of last week Russel Girling appeared, before Mayor Fells to answer to a, second offensi infraction of L, C. A. and al- though many go to the lakeside town for, the vacation, the enforced vacation meted out will not be altogether ap- preciated. He was assessed $2oo. and costs or 6o days. He took the holi- day. HOLDING FAMILY RE -UNION \la Mr. E. L. Bloomfield, Handwriting expert of the Mercantile Detective Bureau, Topeka,'Kansas, called in our office on Monday while home attend- ing a family re -union. Mr. Bloom- field is one of the many Wingham boys who have made good since leav- ing the town of their birth. The other members of the family,. who were home are Mr. and Mrs. Russel Bloomfield, of Windsor, Mr. and Mr. A. Brandon and family of Bayfield./ MOTORING TO NORTHERN • ONTARIO Messrs. Charlie McKibbon, Jack afeKibbon, Kenneth Thompson, An- drew Mitthell,. Whited McFadzean and jade Young lefe.. on Thursday, leo; for a trip up north. They intend visiting Mr. A. P. Knechtel, of Hail- eyhttry,. then going on to Cochrane, then returning by' way of Muskoka.), ENGAGED AS PRINCIPAL FOR BLYTH SCHOOL At a special meeting of the school board on Friday night, Norman Gar- rett, who has been principal of Wrox-- eter continuation school for the past six years, was engaged as principal of Blyth continuation school to suc- ceed Miss VVorsell, who resigned. Mr. Garrett goes to Blyth highly recom- mended for his proficiency as a tea- cher. WINGHAM WINS TROPHY AT GRAND VALLEY One rink of the local bowlers cone - prised of D. B. Porter and Jack Ma - see attended the Grand Valley Ann- ual Scotch Doubles Bowling Tourna- ment on Monday and were success - fel in 'winning the Trophy, each gett- pinlagtea. Electric Double Burner Hot - ASK INCREASED PENSION The good roads commission ot Hur- on County has petitioned the pen- sions' board at Ottawa to reconsider the matter of pension for Tony Mee: hat, Wroxeter, Mr. Meehan, who op- erated the tractor on county road ma- chinery in this district, was perman- ently and seriously disabled as a re- sult of wounds in the war. MOTORS HOME FROM FORT FRANCES )(Mr. Chas. Anderson, of the Coll- egiate Staff, accompanied by Miss Ida Ltitton of the Public School Staff of Fort Frances, motored home, a dis- tance dI about 1200 miles, making the trip hi three to four days. Charlie says the road is good all the way, but in the last few miles in Mithigan, the water is fairlir high owing to the re- cent rain, which necessitate a dctodr or two. Mrs. T. J. McLean received word on Sunday that the body of her nep- hew, Leslie Allan, had been found in the woods Ie miles west from Rogersville, N. B. The young man was the husband of May Drummond, eldest daughter of Thos. Drummond of Hensall. He and thitee other rnen were on their annual fall hunting trip and were camped Ito miles from Moncton,N. )3. On the evening of October xeth, Allan advised the other members of the, party that he would go to the camp and 'prepare supper, which he did as the meal was ready and in fact hot but. there was no sight of Allan. An alarm. was sounded and search parties from that time till snow prevented further work last fall were organized by the. -T. Eaton Company sending out 7o men and again this spring the search was resumed by the same company who did every- thing in their power to relieve the strain on the relatives. They had de- cided that if they did not find the body by July 1st, would give up, but at the last hour on Saturday June 3oth"they found the_body as abode mentioned and which was in good preserved condition owing to the density of the woods in this province. The young manovas 34, years old and was a superintendent of one of the principal departments for the Eat- on Company at Moncton where he had gone 9 years ago. The body of deceased arrived in Toronto Monday at 5.40 p.m. and interment was made in Mt, Pleasant Cemetery at eleven o'clock Tuesday. Mrs, 'Thos. Drummond, PIensall, Mrs e T. J. McLean, Wingharn and Mr. and Mrs. Doig, Orillia, left Mon- day night to attend the funeral. A lonely wife has had, the spell broken even by death it was a relief. Those left to mourn are his wife and son 8 years old, also one sister living in Toronto. Mr. Allan was, a native of Toronto. The sympathy of her friends is extended to the wife and relatives. OFF TO CAMP AT LONDON The Wingham Division of. the 33rd Battalion, left Tuesday morning for London where they will he in train- ing for nine days from July 3rd to reth. The ,following are the names of those who left for camp from Wingham: Major E. Corbett, Lieut. H, Towne, Lieut. N. McLean, Sergt. Taphom, Serge K. Ashton, Ptes. S. Baker, E, Henderson, W. Taylor, J. Sturdy, H. Templeman, G. Finley, R. Copeland, B. Mitchell, G. Allen, W. Tiffin, W. Brawley, A. Stokes, A. Hammond, N. Potterj. Clark, U. Fitt, T. Tees, H. Mitchell, R. McGregor, C. Yoe, A. Sturdy, F. Foster, IC. *Gray, W. Hastie, G. Irwin, E. Fisher, C. Dennis, A. Dennis., ANNUAL LAWN 'BOWLING TOURNAMENT The Wingham Bowling Club are holding their annual Rink Tournament as we go to press and in accordance with their past record are putting up exceptionally fine prizes. For trophy, 1st, 4 all -wool blankets, and, 4 silver Silver Cream and Sugars, Association, est, 4 all-woll blankets, end, 4 Silver Cake Plates with handles; Special event, 1st, 4 large Round Cushions, end, 4 pairs Tall Silver Salt and Pep- pers. • ST. ANDREW'S W. M, S. The regular meeting of W. M. S. of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church will be held on Tuesday, July loth, at 3 o'clock. The topic "Roadenakers— Field Secretary" will be taken by Miss Clow, and "Co-workers by the Sea" willebe taken by Miss Graham. WEDDINGS Duncan—Gordon At high noon on Wednesday, June eetli; the marriage of Isobel T, Gor- don, of Teeswater, to Errol R. Dun- can, of Broderick, Sask., took place at the Presbyterian manse, residence of the minister, Rev. T. S. Hardie, Hale Street. 'The bride looked charm- ing in a white georgette over white silk and carried a bouquet of roses and lily of the valley. The young couple lift for a short honeymoon to Niagara Falls before leaving for their motot triii to Saskatchewan. The bride is a sister of Mrs. John T. Mc- Gee of East Wawanosh, FERGUSON CANDIDATES ARE VICTORIOUS FOSTER MOFFATT'S. MAJORITY IS 1,480 Conservatives won all three of Wed- nesday's by-elections, South Bruce, 'which was claimed in the Progressive column, was reclaimed by Foster Moffatt by a majority of at least 1,5oo. Moffatt led, the poll in ten places out of xe, Ili North Renfrew, E. A. Dun- lop succeeds the late Alexander Stuart as Conservative member in the Legise lature with a majority of over 2,100. In East Hamilton, where three can- didates appeared, Controller William Morrison, Conservative nominee, led the poll by a plurality of more than 1,200 over his Liberal opponent and a majority of almost 200 over the united voce of the Liberal and the Independent. The results, practically complete, Were: EAST HAMILTON WM. Morrison (Cons.) • .....2,665 Currie Gardner (Lib.) .. . .. ..............e----5,482 J, H. Hodgson (Ind.) ...........e._-__987 NORTH RENFREW E. A. Dunlop (Cons,) 4,884 Paul Martin (Lib.) 2,730 After an absence of nine years, South Bruce has returned to the Con- servative fold,. Electors sitting in judgment on the action of M. A. Mc- Callum, the former -Progressive mem- ber, who was unseated for illegal act- ion, expressed their opinion in no un- certain tones, and returned Foster Moffatt, Kinloss farmer, by a majority of X,573. It was a tremendous turn- over in -i a riding that has not had Con- servative representation for the last nine years. The Conservative party, won its last previous victory in South Bruce in 1914, whene-W. D. Cargill, of Cargill, was, elected in that year, 1 Mr. Cargill was defeated in 5919, when he sought re-electibn, and since that time the riding has been in Progrese sive hands. It was a victory of considerable magnitude, and one of the most de- cisive thale the riding has ever wit- -riessed. 'It was a personal victory for Mr. Moffatt, and one that was brought about in the course of. one Or two days. Up until Tuesday there was not, the slightest indication in the riding that an election was on, last day the Conservative victory can and to the whirlwind campaign of the be attributed. Mr. McCallum was well and truly beaten in a riding in' which he for- merly held sway, only two munici- palities giving him a majority. These were Huron and Kincardine Town- ships, where he obtained a majority of xeo and x69 respectively. Moffatt majorities invaded 12 of the 14 municipalities, which gave him majorities of '4,902 over Mr. McCal- lum. , • The figures in majorities are as follows: Moffatt majorities: Brant, two polls to hear from, 3; Carrick, 357; H. A. Kinloss, 5o, Culross' x2o; Greenock, 295; Walkerton, 522; Kin- cardine Town, 266; Lucknow, 2o; Tee- swater, 119; Ripley, 35; Mildmay, 142; advance poll 13; total 5,922. McCallum majorities. Huron, xeo; Kincardine Township, 169; total 339. Total Mof- fat majority, 1,573. The official count in the South BruceeProvincial by-election of. last Wednesday, made in Teeswater, on Saturday afternoon by J. H. Brown, returning officer, gives Foster Moffat, ,.Conservative, a majority, of 1,480 over M. A. •McCallum, U. F, 0. -Progres- sive. The totals were: Moffatt 4,516; McCallum 3,036. PERSONAL AND LOCAL Miss Elva Dodds .is spending her vacation in Detroit. The St. Augustine Church will hold its annual Garden Party on Wednes- day, August est. Two -end Crepes—CelraYe—Foulards and Art Prints, Regular $1.5o goods for 98e. King Bros. Mrs. A. W. Lawlor is at present visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. G. E. Taylor, at Broighton, Ill. Mr. and Mrs. John Coulter and Mr. and Mrs. H. M. Dobbin of Rochester, N. Y., are visiting the Coulter Bros. Potter's Prints— Ivanhoe Petcale— Duro Prints—Patterned Batists— all Fast colors, 33c, 44c and 55c. King Bros. Miss Marion McConnell, of Detroit is spending, her summer vacation with her aunt, Mrs. Harry Hinscliffe, Wingham. Mr. and Mrs. 5. Curtiss and Miss Margaret, of Bluevale, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Wm. McGill, 9th Con. Turnberry. Mrs. Wm. Hopper has returned to town after spending the past year in Algoma, she is visiting with Mr. and Mrs. John 1VIcCool. Mr. and • Mrs. Brock Brandon, of Hanover, spent the' week -end at the home of his mother, Mrs.. T. S. Bran- don, Francis Street. Mr. F, S. Phillips left on Monday for Kingston where he will attend Sum- mer School in connection with Queen's University. Dress Crepes, Duro Zephers—Fast color, Broadcloths, Dress Linens etc. wide widths, all at one clearing. Price for July -49c, King Bros. Me. and Mrs, Lawrence Campbell and baby Betty of Detroit visited their parents over the week -end; Mil, Charles Campbell of Patrick Street returned with them. Cottage Beauty Parlor wishes to announce that a permanent waving machine will be in operation on Thursday and Friday of this week; for appointment phone lee. Mr. and Mrs. Bert. McElroy and Miss Audrey of Royal Oak, Michigan, have returned home after spending their vacation with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. T. C. McElroy. Miss Ellen Elston and her sister, Mrs. F. H. Hubbard have as 'their guests, Dr. and Mrs;'Edeviri Hubbard, Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Brink and datigh- ter, all of Detroit, Mn, atni'Mrs. James Elston, Austin, Manitoba, and Mr. J. Elston, of Star City, Saskatchewan. /000 yds Summer Voiles, Spots and Patterns, regular prices 75e to 1.25 per yard, July Clearance, .39c. King Bros, Additional Locals on Page 4 BOWLERS ...AT GODERICH Two rinks of local bowlers attended the annual rink Bowling tonrnasamt at Goderich last Wednesday, but were unable to lift any of the prizes offer- ed. The rinks attending were; A, M. Bishop, G. W. Howson, W. R. Ham- ilton and R. A. Currie, Skip; W. A. Miller, D. Rae, j. Mason and A M. Crawford,. Skip. / HOME FOR THE HOLIDAY Eva Wan, Toronto; Charlie Pat- terson, Windsor; Ruby Forsyth, Kit- chener; Van Hopper, Detroit; Ed- ward Forgie, Detroit; Jack Kennedy, Toronto; Dr. E. Aitken, Toronto; L. C. Young, Sarnia; Harry and Bernard Brown, Kitchener; Alba Galbraith; Toronto; Elizabeth Johns, Port Col- borne; Nina Haugh, Toronto; Flor- ence Deitrich, Hamilton. MILDMAY HOLDING OLD BOYS' REUNION ituctmay opened their 'urn, ziome Week' with the unveiling of the War Memorial erected in honour of the boys of that town who paid the sup- reme sacrifice, The monument was unveiled by Rev. Major J. C. Tolmie, ex -M. L. A. The rest of the week will be spent in celebrating in various forms, CLINTON CHURCH MAY RE -BUILD The claims adjusted of the Fire Insurance Co. allowed the full insur- ance, and with the waits seemingly in good shape, may rebuild. An ar- chitect is expected this week to look over the ruins, and if the old walls could be used the cost of building would be reduced considerably. GODERICH WILL ERECT GRANDSTAND The ratepayers of Goderich voted recently on a by-law to erect a new grandstand, giving a majority in favor of 547, almost two to one, the vote being small. The construction of the new steed will begin immediately and will fill a long felt want. ,,Mrs, Neil Sparks and little daughter, Patricia, returned to their home in Detroit after spending the past week With their cousin, Mrs. Stewart Cow- an. Mr. and, Mrs. Church, of Gait, Mr. end Mrs. R. Webb, of Galt and Mr. and Mrs. W. Church, of Toronto, spent the week -end with Miss R. Cov- entry. , OBITUARY George Underwood There passed away in Turnberry, on Tuesday, July 3rd, George Linder-, woOd, in his 73rd year, at the resi- dence of his son, Nelson Underwood, where he has been residing during an , illness lasting for about two months, The funeral will be held, at his late residence to -day (Thursday), the, ser- vice being at es o'clock with hu - intent in Wingham Cemetery Elva Jane Ramsay Residents of the town and district were shocked to learn of the sudden death of Elva Jane Ramsay, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ramsay of lot 25, con. I, Morris, on Sun, July est, in Kincardine where she had,visiting with her aunt. She was in her twen- ty-fifth year. The funeral was held at the residence of her parents on Tuesday afternoon. Interment being made in Bluevale Cemetery. Rebecca Taman The death oescurred Thursday mor- ning in Blyth of Mrs. Gidly, in her 69th year widow of the late S. H. Gidly, woh for many years conduct- ed, a tairoing and gents furnishing business there. Mrs. Gidly's maiden name was Rebecca Taman and she has been a resident of Blyth for many years. She was a victim of cancer and had been a sufferer for some months. She is survived by three daughters and two sons namely Mrs. McVittie, Hespeler, Miss Edith Gidly, Toronto, and Miss Pearl Gidly, at home; Rus- sel Gidly, London, and Harvey Gidly, Blyth. The funeral was held on Sun- day afternoon, with interment IL Union Cemetery, Elyth. Samuel Vanstone There passed away suddenly on Tuesday of last -Week, Samuel Van-, stone, of lot 14, concession 6, Turn - berry, in his 8oth year. Mr. Vanstone had been active tuntil the time; of his death, when he had harnessed a team. and gone to a gravel pit, where he was 'found 'shortly afterwards. It is thought the ex.ertion was too great for him at his age. Mr. Vanstone was born in Corn- wall, England, and came to Canada at the age of so years and settled in Bowmanville, remaining there five years, afterwards coming to Turn - berry, where lie had since been a res- ident. He is survived by his widow, who was Mary Watcher; four dau- ghters, and one son, Mrs. C. Dicici- , son, Mrs. I. Wright, MTS. John Weir, William and Pearl, at home, all liv- ing in this locality. He was a mem- ber of the United church. Funeeal services were conducted at his late residence Thursday after- noon, Interment being made in Wingham Cemetery. Pliil.,,ALETIIA BIBLE CLASS HOLDS PICNIC On Wednesday afternoon the young ladies of the Philaletha Bible Class motored to the Palace Gardens- at Formosa, and spent hours in true picnic fashion, the girls feeling not too big to try out the slides and teet- ers for children. Before returning home they presented Miss Lilian Howard, one of their members, with a silver tray, before she leaves for her home in Markdale, having re- signed as teacher in the Public School. oinfs WINGHAM UNITED CHURCH Rev, Sidney Davison, Pastor Tel,—Cburch 54.0, Parsonage x13,a Sunday, July 8th xi a. in,— Morning Worship. 7 II m, Evening Worship. WEEK -NIGHT SERVICES Wed., 8 p.m—Prayer Service. WELCOME ...motwolkost,o4m4 1.4