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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance Times, 1928-11-22, Page 1With Which is .Amalgamated Thesori'le Vidette and Wroxeter' News. Single Copies, Five Cents. WINGHAM CURLERS OPEN SEASON On Friday two rinks of local cur- lers motored: to London, and officially •opened the curling seasonon the ar- tificial ice sheet of the' London Cur- ling Club, It may be just a little ear - 1y for steady curling around Wing- 'ham, when weather conditions sug- gest marathon swims or boat races, 'but A. M. Crawford must have a taste o f the rearm' game before he hies ,away to the land of sunshine, torn and all -the -year bowling, The ° locals express themselves pleased with tthe trip, although unsuccessful, Afternoon ' Game Wingham London C. C. =J. Currie "` W. Casselman -D, Fortune J. Banks W. Mitchell Dr. Wright A, Crawford, sk, 8 E. F. Sage, :sic._....16 H. Diamond J. W. Griffiths A. Carr R. Brooks J. Murray Wilf, Hodgins Rae, sk. ....-__..3 F. Ashplant, sh. 21 Total Al Total 37 Evening •Game Wingham ' London C. C. D. Fortune N. Sanderson NV. Mitchell W. Hynd _J. Currie G. A. Miller A. Crawford sk. 3 H. Boss, sk. H. Diamond W. Chapman A. Carr E. 0. Liebner. D. Rae E. F. Sage :.J. Murray, sk, 15 W. Casselman, .s 18 Total 18 Total _-.......,.:29 `WEDDINGS Gallaher -Hetherington A very pretty wedding was solem- 'nized at the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. :Hetherington, Bluevale Road, on Sat- :szrday, Nov. 10th, when their young- --est. daughter, Lillian S., was united in ',marriage to Stanley N. Gallaher, younger son of Mr. and Mrs. 'W. R. Gallaher of Bluevale. Rev. A, -`V. Walden of the United church, Blue - 'vale, officiated. The wedding music -was played by Mrs. Gordon Gallaher, "sister of the bridegroom. The bride, ',who was given in marriage by her 'father, wore a pretty gown of rose beige lace with shoes and hose to match. She carried a shower bou equet of Ophelia roses and lily of the -valley. Following the ceremony a -wedding dinner was served in the tastefully decorated dining room t� :about 25 guests, being the immediate relatives, Later Mr. and Mrs. Galla- her left by motor to spend a brief honeymoon in Hamilton, Buffalo and •other points. Upon their return they will reside on the groom'xs farm in Turnberry. Friends were present from Toronto, Uxbridge, New 'York, ':Brussels and Teeswater. HIGH SCHOOL LITERARY One of the most ineresting meet- ings of the Literary Society was held •on Friday afternoon in the Assembly Hall, The President was in charge of this meeting which was opened :by the singing of "The Maple Leaf Forever. The minutes of the 'prev- =ious meeting were read and adopted -..as read. It was agreed to continue 'the custom of each pupil giving 5c .:towards a wreath if any member of :the school' was bereaved of a near •:•relative. At this meeting the Presi- •dent gave his inaugural address in which he asked that the members 'co- o p era t e o•operate with 'him in order to make " this the best year in the history of the Liteiary Society. After Miss Hornfelt had' given a 'very'amtrsing reading which was much enjoyed by all, the Misses Margaret .and Betty. Taylor entertained the ga- thering With an artistic dance, very deftly executed. At this juncture our mathematical teacher, Mr. W. M. Gib- son M.A:, ibson,:M.A:, who during, the Thanks- giving holidays took unto .himself a wife, was called to the platform by, Kenneth 'McLeod and 'presented • with • a handsome silver tea service as a • testimonial of congratulaydns and' best wishes of ' the Wingham High School. ,;Mr. Gibson though taken • completely bysurprise, thanked the Pupils in ,a. few well-chosen words. Kenneth Carter then charmed the audience with a delightful sexopitone solo. Everyone enjoyed the Journal, read by Miss Vesta Fox, which was alive with current events and spicy humour. The singing of "Massa's in de cold, old gound," ably led by the president, called forth a special re- mark by the critic, Miss McKee. The meeting was closed by singing the National Anthem, WINGHAM, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 22nd, 1928. WINGHAM'S LONE DELEGATE REPORTS PROCEEDINGS OF CONVENTION AT LONDON Wingham Chamber of Commerce, at a meeting on Friday Iast in, the Council. Chamber, more or less large- ly attended, heard the following re- poY;t of its President, Mr. T. J, Mc- Lean of the Convention held in Lon- don the previous week: The Assembly was attended by over two hundred delegates of Chambers of Commerce and Boards of Trade from all parts of Western Ontario, United States, Germany and Austria—the latter two' being well represented, The luncheon and programme were held in the spacious new Hotel Lon- don, under the auspices of the Lon- don Chamber of Commerce. Too much praise cannot be given, for the Introductory remarks by Geo. Wak- manner in which the local Organi- email, Inspector of Air Service of zation carried out the programme and Canada, gave an outline of how many luncheon. There was nothing lacking commercial and passenger planes were and the spirit of goodfellrwship per- operated, how to proceed to establish vaded from start to finish. an Air Port, the dimensions of the Tables were set apart for each same and the workings in and around community, that had signified their the Port, all of which were well re° intention of being present. A large reived by the delegates, card, with the name inscribed of each F. L. Black, Advertising Manager community was placed on these tab- of Ford Motors, Detroit, showed in his les. Right here, I am sorry to state address, the part played by advertis-' that out of. the large membership be- ing in developing Aviation actin ral J. H. McBrien, C. B., C. M. G., D. S, 0., President of the 'Aviation Lea gue of Canada, was introduced by General Armstrong and gave a very inspiring address on advancing avia- tion, showing the strides aviation has taken, what might be expected in the near future and venturing to say that inside the next five years, Air Ports would have to be established in towns and cities throughout Canada. Major- General MacBbrien was given a right. royal applause, after his forty minute address. Community singing and a solo by Mr, Carl Homuth, M. P. P., followed the address, Subscriptions $2.00 per year. LOCAL AND ERSONA.I. Mrs, J. 1" Fells and family visited over the week -end! with Detroit. friends. Wait! "Buy your Christmas Gifts at the Bazaar, Nov: 24th, in the council Chamber. Mr. and Mrs. W. J,; Campbell spent Sunday with the latter's aunt, Mrs: Peter McNaughton. James Angus of Toronto was visi- ting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Angus, over tile holiday. Fred' Isard of Toronto spent the week -end at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Isard. Mrs. Alvin Groves 'returned to her home in Freeville, New York, after spending a few week in 'Wingham and vicinity, Mrs. E. Fiith Buller will receive for the first time since coming to Wingham, on Wednesday, Nov. 28th, from 4 to 6 o'clock. Mrs. W. F. Wright of London, ac- companied by Miss Phenie Deacon, left last week for the Gulf of Mexico, to spend the winter • n onths.. Every branch of farm work, farm .ty. machinery, stock, etc., has an expert longing to the Wingham Chamber Geo. :Herring, Acting Supt., Air writer in the Family Herald and of Commerce that I happened to be mails Division, Post Office Dep't,, of Weekly Star, the recognized first the only one to "adorn" the most era writers in Canada. prominent tables in the large Ban - Canada, gave. an address on accel - ting Air Mail, which was followed quet Hall.. At the Wingham table by a short talk on InternationalTrans- however, were some very prominent portation by Harold H. Emmons, past men; Professor Kingston of Western Pres. Chamber of Commerce, Detroit, University; H. B. Ashplant, City Michigan, Auditor; Mr. J. Graham; Mr. Wil- "Essential Equipment" by Captain burt Manning, of Sherlock -Manning; Bernard Dangerfield; Border Chain - and Win. Scott, Mayor of Sarnia, one of Commerce; and "Approved Air - of our former townsmen, who was ports" bey T. A. Wilson, Controller of crowded out of place at the Sarnia Civil Aviation 'Air Service, Dep't of table. National Defence, Ottawa, Ont., brought the addresses to a close. Resolutions. That International Assemblies, such as we have had the privilege of at- tending at. London, increase and make for much to be desired understanding and good 'will between nations, Alfred Lord Tennyson, 1809-1892, Poet Laureate of Great Britain, seem- ed to have forseen the coming of aviation, for in his deservedly popular poem, Locksley Hall, first printed in 1842, with consumate brevity he pic- tured extremely prophetic, the years that are to conic and are even now with us." Mr. J. H. Ranesbottom, President of the -Western Ontario Chamber of Commerce, presided and called upon Dean Tucker, to open the Assembly with prayer, after which an address of welcome was given by Mayor G. A. Wenige of London. Mr. 'E. W. G. Moore, President of the. London ;hamber'of Commerce gave 'an address based on what had been accomplished by the local organization in establish- ing an Air Port. The Air Port has only been open eight months and. has a membership of fifty, thirty- three of these qualifying as flyers. Greetings from Washington by R. T. Walker, representing the Chamber -of Commerce of United Staes, Wash- ington, D. C. ' Addresses by Baron Max von Franz, Vienna, Austria, Hans Kahrs, Ham- burg Cham.ber'of Commerce and Am- erican Chamber of Commerce, Berlin, Germany; and J. W. Gordon, Aero- nautical Chamber of Commerce of America, Inc,, New York City, were all thoroughly enjoyed. The principal speaker, Major -Gene - For I dipt into the future, far as hum- an eye could see, Saw -the vision of the world, and the wonder that would be; Saw the heavens fill with commerce, argosies of magic sails, Pilots of the purple twilight, dropping down with costly bales. T. J. McLean, President of Wingham C. of C. YOUNG LAD DIES FROM EATING PILLS A tragically sad affair happened on Saturday evening when Donald Earl Clark Radford, a three year old son of Mrs. J. Radford, died very sudden- ly from effects of eating some pills Which he mistook for candy, The lit- tle chap soon lost consciousness, when his mother called a . neighbor who summoned a doctor, but' his efforts were in 'vain, death coating in a very short time. There is much of real tragedy and sorrow in this unfortu- nate affair, and the sympathy of the community goes out to the bereaved mother and family. DUNGANNON'TURNED OUT IN FORCE George Spotton, M. P., met with an unexpected enthusiastic reception at his meeting and concert in Dun- gannon on Friday evening last, when. both the Parish Hall, and the Agri - cultural Halle were packed to the limit, the overflow being squeezed in- to the stairs, on the windows, and hanging on wherever there' was a hold. After a programme contributed by the following Wingham talent, Mrs. VanWyek, A.: M. Forbes, Bert Abell, H. J, Jobb; Miss Sarah Mac- Lean and Miss Bessie Abell, Mr.' Spotton spoke at' some length on the proeeedinigs at 'Ottawaduring the late session, and on the questions con- fronting Canada to=day. Then bi'orth Huron's M. P. led off in one of the old-time dances and the younger set continued the merriment ,for a few hours to music by Steeper's Serenad- ers. SOCIAL EVENING You are invited to attend the Social Evening in R, C. Hall on November 27th under auspices of C. W. L. Cards at 8.80 o'clock sharp. Steeper's • Serenaders will furnish music. Lunch will be served. CURLER'S' ANNUAL ,MEETING • The Huron Curling Club will hold their annual meeting in their club rooms at 8 o'clock on Friday evening, Nov,.ernber 23rd. All members are re- quested to be present. E. J, Nash, Secretary. VICTORY MISSION CIRCLE BAZAAR The Victory Mission Circle of the United Church will hold their annual bazaar of home-made baking and mis- cellaneous articles, on Saturday, Nov. 24th at 3 p.m., in the council chamber. Tea will be served. "THE THREE PEGS " A comedy in 3 acts will be present- ed by,' the Dramatic Club of the 'Un- ited Church, Belgrave, ' in the Fores- ters' Hall, Nov, 23rd, at 8 p. m. A humorous play. - Come; and enjoy a good laugh,' Admission 35c and 25c. XMAS GREETING CARDS Make an ideal remembrance or gift to a dear friend, an acceptable g We invite an inspection of our new lutes. The Advance -Times, n Mr. William Congram and' family of Holyrood, also Mr. and Mrs. Mac Lane and son, Everett, of Kinlou spent Sunday with ;Mr. and Mrs. E. Smith, Turnberry. Messrs. Bob and Lloyd .Montgont,- ery and David Deacon, of • East Wa- wanosh left early Monday morning on a goose hunt and came home heavi laden for their pains . Teeswater lime plant closed don last week, and the plant will be di mantled. Management states that the high freight rates made it impossible to carry on profitably. Mrs. McKee, Mrs. M. E. Fine Miss A. M. Hornfelt, Miss J. G. It Kee and Miss E.' B "Finch motored to London on Saturday and spent the week -end with friends. Mrs. W. J. Boyce last week sold her desirable home on Minnie street to Mr. Dan 'Geddes, who gets posses- sion about the end of the month, Mrs. Boyce intends going to Paris to live. Guests at the home 'of Mr. Robt. Beattie during the past week were Rev. and Mrs, Lewin and daughter, Doreen, Brussels, and Messrs, Mac Beattie and Fred Gallaher of Allis- ton. CHAMBER. OF COMMERCE AMBITIOUS 'Ir O, BEAUTIFY THE OLD HOME TOWN About a- dozen members of Wing - ham Chamber of Commerce met in the Council Chamber on Monday' ev- ening when President T, J. McLean brought forward two or three mat- ters of importance. It was generally felt that some action should be taken to . improve the natural beauty'and advantages, of the town'one of these' being the construction of a drive a- round the rieree and', possible cleaning out of a part of the river bed to pro- vide boating facilities. Stratford has accomplished much in this way. so a Mr. Orr from the Classic City will make a survey of the project and. report to the: Chamber. Fifty years ago Wingham was in- corporate& as a town,. and in the opin- ionof many citizens the occasion 'should' be recognized in some manner. An Old -Home gathering is favorable to a big majority, the only question being a matter of finances. Those interested in the project have secured about 40 signatures to be a bond pro- viding. for any loss of.the project The meeting felt that at least 200 signatures should be secured, which when accomplished a meeting of the guarantors will be held and actual steps taken for the practical carrying out of the project, in the appoint- ment of officers, and nature of the celebration. I Wingham is possibly more prosper- ous now than at any other time in her history, with its many industries busy and expanding. So what could be better than invite back once again the old boys and girls, whose efforts and ambitions were, to a measure, responsible for the foundation of the town's progress? OBITUARY Margaret Hastings Margaret Hastings; a: life-long resi- dent of Turnberry, passed away Wed- nesday of last week in Ridgetown where she had gone to visit about a month ago. She had been in her usual good health although she had been subject to heart trouble which was the cause of her death. The re- mains were brought to Wingham on gh, Thursday for burial Surviving are J. five sisters and two brothers, Peter, Turnberry; John, Northern Ontario; Mrs. Geo. Fortune, Mrs. S. Woods, Mrs. Thomas Martin„Agnes and Mary all of Turnberry. The funeral took place on Friday from the residence ly of her sister, Agnes, rot 8, concession 9, Turnberry, at 2 o'clock, to Wing- s - ham Cemetery. di mantled. Milton. Edmunson Mrs. Milton Edmunson died at he homey Wroxeter, on Sunday. AI h, though in failing health for several c- year her death came suddenly. A Private funeral was held' Tuesday af- ternoon after which interment was made in the Wroxeeter Cemetery. Rev. Mr. Bolingbroke• conducted the ser- vices.. Mr, and Mrs. Ross J. Leach of Grand Valley, were week -end visitors at W.• L. Craig's. Mrs. Armstrong and Master Craig Armstrong are spending the week with the formers' parents. 'On Friday;' a' week ago, Wingham Orange Lodge held a most success- ful euchre and dance in the council chamber, at which additional tables had to be placed in the fireman's 'room and hall A sale of horses was held at the C. P. R. 'stock yards on Saturday by Messrs. Nixon and Albertson of Am- ulet, Sask. The sale was comprised of mostly young animals,, upwards of 100 being disposed of. • Every editor an expert, 'The de- partments of the Family Herald and Weekly Star, Montreal, are all headed by 'men of practical experience and nation-wide fame—that's why it's first. in public esteem. The subscription price is only $1 a year or three years for $2, Mrs. Leonard Wheeler, 69 Chalmers St., Galt, announces the engagement of her youngest sister, Ada Margaret Pugh to Mr. William Cyril Wright, eldest son of Mr, and Mrs. John E. Wright of Wingham, Ont. The mar- riage to take place in Galt early in December. Two Mildmay hunters, while out shooting rabbits the other day, ;had a somewhat thrilling experience. While waiting for the hounds to chase ftp a rabbit, two deer ambled past them, It was a ,terrible temptation, but the deer were actually allowed to pass unmolested. A very pleasant evening was spent on Thursday by the members and friends of Maitland Lodge, No, 119, 10. 0. Fe when a progressive euch- re party was given in 'the lodge room, A large crowd gathered, every table being filled The winners of the prix zes were, T. C. King,'F. Sturdy, Mrs. James I•Hattglt and Mrs, W. VanWyck. After the cards refreshments were served. e Wm� E, Stewart The funeral of Win. Stewart, who died in Windsor on Wednesday, was held on Friday afternoon from the home of his brother-in-law, Roy Por ter, of Turnberry Township, inter- ment being made in the Wroxetei Cemetery. Mr. Stewart was the sec- ond son of the late Donald and Mrs. Stewart, of Turnberry. He was 49 years of age, and was engaged in the lumber business in the Southern States for a number of years, where he amassed quite a fortune., He is survived by two brothers, Alex. and John of 'Windsor, and two sisters, Mrs. Roy. Porter, ,of Turnberry and Miss Agnes Stewart, of Toronto . Lilian I. Graham Following an operation, there pass- ed away on Friday, November 16th, in the Western Hospital, Toronto, Lilian I. Graham, beloved wife of Peter S. Fisher. Service was held at A. W. Miles Funeral Chapel, St. Chair Ave., Sunday afternoon, On the, ar- rival of the noon train Monday, in- terment took place in the Wingham Cemetery. Rev, W. E. Smith of the Baptist Church conducted the ser- vice at the grave, PRISONER ESCAPES ANOTHER. IN GOAL A few nights ago while a social af- fair occupied the attention of several hundred people in the Arena, a couple of young chaps entertained them- selves in another manner, and one which may prove costly. Spying a valuable gun and a suspicious looking parcel in a car they opened the door and made off with the booty. Im- mediately the loss was discovered, Chief Allen was notified, and he set out on the hot scent and had the two Swains in the cells on Saturday night. But not for keeps for one, named Earl Maxwell of Wroxeter. He kick- ed out the panel of the door in his dungeon, opened the cell containing McEwen, and lit out for parts un- known. To McEwen's credit he re- fused to leave when the opportunity offered but as a precautionary move he was committed to Goderich goal. Chief Allen circularized this part of the province with a description of the escaped prisoner; who is described as about 28 years of age, about 5 feet 6 inches high, red face and; dark com- plexion and dressed in a dark suit and overcoat, and light hat. FARMERS MAY USE MOTOR'S FOR MARKETING PRODUCE An unwarranted rumour has been _ in circulation in this part for some time that actions had been of were . about to be taken against farmers for hauling produce from their homes to market or mill, in passenger cars. Mr. George Spotton, :M. P., took up the matter with the Provincial' authorities who informed him that there is not the slightest ground for that impres- sion. A farmer has the right to use his passenger car for any purpose connected with his business, and can freely take grist to the mill, cream to the creamery, produce to market, or fill it with live stock. The only stipulation is that this must be done for himself and not for hire or pay by another party; or change the shape of his car -so as to. make it a truck, ACCLAMATION COUNCIL? With nomination proceedings on Monday -night next,. there is almost a famine in .municipal:aspirants, for not an ambitious person has made his desires known. Perhaps this is due to a general satisfaction with the ac- tions of the Council as a whole, or a growing dislike to be bothered with the responsibility of looking after a town's needs by the ordinary man. Financial statement prepared by the Treasurer shows receipts $2,874.82 a- head of expenditures, which is quite satisfactory, These ` reports will be ready for distribution on Friday ev- ening. CANADIAN CLUB' MEETING The Canadian Club have been very fortunate in securing Mex, Anne And- erson Perry, Toronto, to address them on Friday evening, November 30th and Professor Landon of the West- ern University,'London, on December 7th. All are welcome. Membership fee $2. A SHORTAGE' IN POWER Wingham users of' Hydro have been subjected to a low voltage far a week or so, through no responsibility of the local commission, A short-circuit in the connecting station at Mount For- est, which raises the Niagara current to the. Eugenia System frequency, de- prived the latter system of a,sufficient quantity of power in the peak load periods. It will take ten days or two weeks yet to make the necessary re- pairs; before this part of the Eugenia System can draw on the Niagara sys- tem 'for the necessary assistance. HURON OLD BOYS' ASSOG 'A TION OF TORONTO The annual meeting of the Huron Old Boys' Association of Toronto will be held in the Auditorium, Y. M. C. A. Building, 40 College St,, on. Fri- day evening, 80th Inst. at 8 o'clock, for the election of officers and trap-. setion of general business, Mr. John S. McKinnon, a Blyth Old Boy, and recently . Dominion Trade Commissioner to the World's Fair,' London, Bug., will, give an ad- dress on a popular topic. Refresh- ments will be served at the close of the meeting, . and every Huronite in the city of Toronto and suburbs, is invited to be present and take part in the proceedings. C, ELLIOTT. BEST HORSESHOE TOSSER At Wellesley on Thanksgiving Day one hundred and sixty-eight horse- shoe enthusiasts contested in a tourn- ament and when the smoke ha clear- ed away,Charles Elliott o£W�n• gham, came out as single champion, with Ed. Small in fourth place. C. , Elliott also took first prize in men's singles 50 years and over. With A. H. Coombs as partner they won a place in the doubles' contest. The' special treat to many onlook- ers was the way Elliott of Wingham, ran up a score of 136 points_with 100 shoes in the men's singles, then im- mediately entering in the class of men's singles of 50 years and over, breaking his own record with a score. of 159 points with 100 shoes: Now just watch for real fireworks if Charlie goes down to the Royal Winter Fair, SOME GOOD SPEAKING The regular meeting of the Young People's Society of the United church was held on Monday evening, there being about 100 present. There was an Oratorical contest between Bees soils and Ashfield, Miss H. Backer and GeorgesPearce of Brussels, and Miss Ritchie and Palmer Gilpatricl, of Ash- field, a lady and gentleman to be chosen. The winners are to compete against Bluevale on Monday evening. The first speaker was P. Gilpatrick and took for his subject "The Bible a Book for Young People"; the sec- ond speaker, G. Pearce, "Our Can- adian Poets",•the third speaker, Miss Ritchie, "'Why go to Chuch"; the last speaker, Miss Backer, "Follow- ing Christ". 'The judges were Mrs. F. A., Parker, A. H. Musgrove and J. W. Bushfield, who selected George Pearce of Brussels and Miss Ritchie of Ashfield as the winners. Miss C. McGowan of Blyth is to speak at the Winghain Young People's Society next Monday evening on her trip to the Holy Land. LOCAL AND PERSONAL Mr. Robert McGee has disposed of his property on Victoria street to the Church of the Sacred Heart, and will be used as a Presbytery for Father McHugh. Mr. McGee has purchased a farm, just this side of Blyth, and he 'and Mrs. McGee leave about the first of December. Radio News. See the ad of the Radio Shop on another page for used radio sets. Complete stock of best B and C Batteries, all types of tubes, everything in radio always on hand. You must be satisfied, is our motto. • Sets repaired or tested. The Radio Shop, next Brunswick Hotel, When you buy a radio set, don't forget that you will need service. When you want a good watch you don't buy from a blacksmith or hard- ware and expect any service. The Radio Shop, next the Brunswick Hot- el, handles radio exclusively twelve months of the year”' and is able to give you expert service all year round. It is our business. We handle four leading sets at all prices to Suit you and service each set , and see that you get satisfaction. When you buy or exchange think these things Fiver. 'The Radio Shop" operating radio station 10. BP. uli :oma UNITED CHURCH WINGHAM Rev. SidneyDavison Tel.—Church 140, Parsonage183Morning— `Our Church's Past" Subjects for Evening Services Nov. 25 -"John Bunyan". Dec. 2—"Broken Earthenware. Dec. O—"Grenfell, Hero of La- brador". Dec, 16—"The Town that For- got God". Dee. 23- "Christmas Carols". Dee, 30 ---"Things You will Ne- ver Regret".