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The Wingham Advance Times, 1928-12-13, Page 1• i With Which is Amalgamated The Gorrie Vidette and Wroxeter News.. Single Copies, Five Cents. WINGHAM, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 13th, 1928 . : . .. A $u1?S+Griptions $z,00' per yea?: - OBITUARY Mrs. James A. Millar There passed away suddenly, Nov- ember 14th, at her late residence, 1728' Parker St., Vancouver, Mrs, Jas, ;A,. Millar. Mrs. Millar's name before her marriage was' Catherine Meikle - john, and lived with her mother and brothers on the fifth line of Morris where her marriage tools place Feb riary 24th, 1898; She leaves to mown' her loss besides her sorrowing• hus- band, two sons, W. J. Millar of the Vancouver Drug Company, and Oon ald S. Millar of Victoria; and three daughters, Mrs: Arthur Evans of Van- couver, Mrs. T. C. Hallam of Victor- ia, aitd Miss Mai•y Millar at home; also one sister, Miss Annie Meikle - john of Hazleton, 13, C,, The funeral took place on -Saturday, November 17th, inteimeut in the family plot, Ocean View Burial Part:. The beau- , tiful floral tributes showed the love eneem in which Mrs.Millar was held, as, snit "vwa:.;.1,svc.l by all who knew her. William E. Stewart (The American Lumberman, Chicago, Ill., U, S. A.) - "William E. Stewart, well -and fav- orably known in lumber- circles in the South, died on November 14th, at Windsor, Ont., at the age of 49, and was buried at ' Wroxeter, Ont„ on November 17,- Mr. Stewart had lived. in tie South for more than twenty years and was associated with the 'lumber` trade during that time. He had been manager of sawmills at Ken- ner, La,; and Garden City, La., and later manager of the lumbering in- terests of the Texas Oil Company, New Orleans, Owing to failing health he went to Canada in 1921, where he carried on his various private inter- ,ests..` Mr. Stewart -was a 32nd degree Mason. He was distinguished not on- ly for his ability and integrity in business, but for his extraordinary personality, superior intellect, lofty :ideals and uncompromising sense• of justice' arid right. In religion he was a Presbyterian. In politics he was a Republican -and, took an active inter- est in the. party" - Surviving are three brothers Alex. and. James of Windsor, arid, John D. of Buffalo, N. Y., who unfortunately at' the time of his brother's death -was in Alabama and did not reach Wing - ham in time for the funeral. Also two sisters,- Agnes Stewart of Tor- onto, -Ont., and Mrs. LeRoy Porter (jean) of Wingham, Ont., from whose home the ,funeral was held. The 'services were conducted at the house and graveside by the Rev, Dr. Perrie of Wingham Ont. ST. PAUL'S A. Y. P. A. The Young People of' St. .Paul's. Church held their regular meeting on Monday. night, The feature of- the eveoing was the, banquet given by the members of Mrs. Dodds' side. The programme opened with, a piano duet skillfully played by Miss Alba Johnston and Miss Nettie Case - more. Miss Violet Mellor, Mr. Nor - trop and Mr. Forbes, who are always sure of a warm weleon1e gave us well rendered solos. Mrs, Gibson, who spade her first appearance on a Wing- ham . platform, gave .: us, a revelation of how that much abused instrument, the banjo -mandolin, could be played.. '.She had an enthie iastic reception, 'Mrs, 'Watson displayed her artistic talent -to advantage in her recitation "Major' John's Courtship." Mn Bal- lantyne, also a new -copier, 'delighted his audience with a solo which •re- ceived - a well -merited encore Dur- ing the banquet music••was played by Steetiet's Serenaders, At the business ntteetin r a su es - %tion was made by th>;. gge Pt.esident. Mr, Phillips, that weinvite ,the Young People of St. .A.ndrew's, Cluirch, `to spend an evening with us in the near future, This friendly gesture receiv- ed the enthusiastic and unanimous support of ,the meeting. • Give a Modal+*' for ;Chnist»ras,:a't Mc- Ribbon's Drug Store. Zippers and •Gayllees make 'lovely. 'Chriettnas gifts:for ladies. Best `vat nes at Greer's Shoe Store. St, Paul's S. S.ill w hold t'hei'r aaa- real Christmas Concert in the:Pa.rish Ifall, Wednesday, December. .19th at o'clock. Adults 25c, Cltitdren' irk Mrs. I. Walker'ha ' s r eturned 'homer after visiting relatives and friends in Toronto the past two months. s. )1r � Clintonni: Slonitait or C is dead, aged 94 years. WINTER COURSES IN AGRICULTURE AND HOME ECONOMICS HERE JAN, 7 ---FEB 8 Ontario Department of Agriculture, through District Representative G. R. Paterson, of Clinton, is holding' a winter course in Wingham Council Chamber from January 7th—February 8th, This course is open to all, young men and women of the district, free, and text books are not required. Classes are from 9 a.m. to 4 p.tn. daily, except Saturday. Programme includes lectures' on ''live stock, field crops, soils, poultry, booiceeping, hor- ticulture, insect pests and plant dis- eases, noxious weeds, farm mechanics, etc., domestic science, serving, home nursing and first aid. 'There will also be combined lectures on arithmetic, English, Bacteriology, chemistry, Home Beautification and Literary and Social 'problems, These courses offer ei excellent op- portunity for the youngP eople to ob tain a practical training in the science of farm work, without which -success tin this vocation cannot be obtained. lAgriculture is a higliy specialized Ibusiness to' -da and to make l <e it a pi•o- fitably successful venture the farmer ,must know the base principals of soil adaptation, control of weeds; care and management of stock, etc. The same argument holds so far as home econ- omics are concerned. Just so long as these intensely practical and es- sential problems are not , sufficiently treated in the public schools, then these short courses by the Depart- ment will be a necessity,anal ought to be welcomed by the progressive younger people 'of the vicinity. There is one feature not - to. be forgotten the privilege is yours • for' the trouble of attending—it is as free of expense as is possible, and the opportunities are great. - • No,.• /° "94 SALVATION ARMY WINGHAM 'I,,•"C1: i,..W.y. "'. OFFICERS FOR 1929. °•.� The following -officers for 1929, were :elected at the regular meeting on Friday, December 7th:— W. M.—Thos, Wheeler. D. M.—Alex, Robertson. Rec. Sec.—C. R. Copeland. Fin. Sec.—Jos. Guest. Treas.--J. W. McKibben, Chap,—George Baird, D. of C.—fohn McDonald. 1st Lect,—Theadore Robertson. 2nd Leet— Jos. Clark. I. Tyler—George Shrigley. , O. Tyler—O. V. Hayden. Committee— W, a k[cCool, W. J. -Greer, Joshua Scott, Thos. Srydges, J. B. Haine,. A REASONABLE REQUEST The other -day a letter came to this office asking that an advance poll be opened. jpeWingliant, fur, the :convene ience ' of railabay employees, whose duties take them away on election days, and thereby',practically disfran- chises therm. While the request came too late for any action this year, and which subsequent events proved 'un- necessary, yet the fact remains that throughout the province ,a large num- ber of railway employees must be de- prived of the franchise so far as it t applies to municipal matters. This t privilege is provided for so far as t Provincial and Federal elections are t concerned, so the principal might well be applied to municipal elections, which are - an annual affair, and of equal or more importance, as it af- fects the voter's direct taxation. + The annual 'minas' Tree Entertain - The on men t will be held in the ipa 8th a't ., Friday evening, December Ic ' eight o'clock. Adults 20; Ch ldrer°tl ee 10 cents. King George V. Wednesday noon `radio reports are to the effect that King George is .naking m ahrn a brave e fi h g fight against.what looks like a fatal illness. Arrival of 'r.ince of Wales at his bedside seem ;ngly gave his father 'an added en- . o u ragement: n.'ouragement: CHRISTMAS DANCE Don't forget the big , dance in the Armouries, Christmas night. Music by Towne's Orchestra. Admission— $1.00 per couple, extra lady 25e. THIS IS AN IMPROVEMENT Capt. W, J. Adams, among his en- deavors to please the public, has just added a Brunswick Panatrope, to pro- vide music. This machine uses the ordinary records, but by means of tubes and amplifiers produces a vol- ume of tone that fills the theatre, and its effect is generally appreciated by the patrons .,of.the.-theatre, ye SANTA CLAUS VIA 10 B.P. On -Friday night, of this week and •text, a special broadcast from Stat- ion 1013.!'. will be transmitted to Santa Claus. We want all the child-. en under ten years who can to conic ;town to the Radio Shop at not later haat 7 o'clock, and they may send heir message to Santa- Clans over lie air themselves. Now children, Iris is your chance to get to Santa, he wilt be listening, so get your list written out and come down to the. Radio Shop at or before 7 o'clock Friday night. Come early as room for only 25 is available this week,. XMAS TREE ENTERTAINMENT AT BELGRAVE B-elgrave -'Presbyterian Sabbath School Will hold its annual Christ- mas' Tree and Entertainment to -mor- row (Friday) evening, 14th ink.,' when a tip-top programme will be presented. There will be choruses, chills, readings, and dialogues by the pupils, and Harvey McGee, humorist of Auburn; -.Stanley Sidthorpe, bari- tone of Blyth; - Mrs. Mowbray, elo- cutionist of Whitechurch, and West- field Male Quartette arc to assist, Santa Claus will distribute gifts from 'the tree, Admission -'25d and 15 . c FINAL RALLY On Monday 'next all- roads in North Huron ,lead to Forester' s_, Hall, Bel - grave: 'George'Spotton'holds his fin- al •nrieeting there on that evening be- ginning at -8 p.m, sharp. There - will be'a high class concert followed by a Glance, .'Ord time fiddlers from all over' the county will furnish music for 'the Old Time dances. Towne's Orchestra will also be there. Mr. Spotton will give a short address on thelegislation ofthen ast session. Our memberfeels he is the: servant et. Grit, Tory and, U; F. 0, alike, and invites all,old and young, to this entertainment.- MAIL nter.tainment.- MAIL IN Tit FORENOON 7:''lte'Post Office Staff would kindly' request thatif ossi e Chris me P. t as parcels l;'d mailed iii time forenoon as during this -'thim no mail is received or dispatched and all members of the staff ate •free'to attend thep ublic; 1 Between one and three p.m., three very' heavy mails are received and thrre despatched, and this work must be done, • 1 BOX SOCIAL A Christmas Concert and Box Soc- ial will be held in S. S. No. 8, East Wawanosh, on Thursday, December 20th, at 8.15 &clock. Admission 25c: Ladies bringing boxes, free. NEW YEAR'S EVE DANCE Wingham Lions are arranging Lo.r. a New Year's Eve Dance in theWing, -ham Arinotmries, and are determined not only to make it a: successful of fair•,.: but assure the - public of a cont- for°'table room. 'Mr A. C. Adams annotinces the winners in the guessing ,con test' of, the ,•large bag of Snow Drift Flour, advertised :itt the Advance -Times:— First prize,. Mn Chas, Hopper, 236 lb, 12 ozs.} Second prize, ,Miss Lottie McClaren, 236 it, 5 ozs,; Third prize, Mr. 1.3:eery Holmes, 237 lb, 4' ozs. the correct weight of the bag is, --- 236T', 11% ors, ' Dr. Margaret Calder who is -now cruising the world on . the Canadian Pacific Liner, Empress of Australia, arrived at Funchal,," Madeira, last Sat- iirday, Dr. Calder is travelling with' Mrs. E. T. Btirtiett and Mrs. ;.John MeC:rinttnon of Wingham and Mrs. j. A: Frostof Owen Sound. I • is ex - Peeled -peeled that she w.til have many stop-. 1es'to tell on her return of,•Christnias, in the ;holy Land, New Year's Fore in Cairo, India—which is reached in the cool season, and plum blossom time in Japan, Gibraltar and Algierse arc the next ports of cal(, They will be readied- this Week: Nesesseas Rev. A. E. M. Thompson At the ceremonies in Victoria Col- lege, 'Toronto, last week, Rev. A. E. M. Thompson, a former Winghaan aoy, received the honorary; degdree of D.D. •e( • "Mr. Thomson," said Dr. Gaudier, 'was a graduate of Victoria in arts and divinity and has had a ministra- :ion of 30 years in London Confer - ...nee, and now for some years at Cal- vary United, London. Not only has he been a good and faithful 'preacher and 'faithful pastor, remembered and loved by many people in the different congregations where he has minister- ed, but he has given his time and thought most unselfishly to the gen- eral work of the church. His ser- vices were recognized by his breth- ren 'when in 1925 he was elected to the presidency of London Conference, and when on more than one occasion he was asked to represent his con- ference at the General Conference. An ardent Methodist, he was also enthusiastic for church union and was elected as first president of his own conference within the United Church. he has been chairman of the settle tient committee and is now chair- ntan of the missionary and mainten- attee committee. He is a loyal work- er, ready to, bear his' share and make his contribtition to the common good.' LOCAL AND PERSONAL Chocolates in ' attractive packages, 60c' to $3,50, at McKibbon's Drug Store. Greer's Shoe Store has an answer for all your Christmas Gift Problems. Why not Shoes or Slippers for Christmas. 'Bargains at Greer's, -"The Good. Shoe Store." C. C, M. Automobile Skatfue in all the new lines. See them at Greer's Slioe Store. This year say "Merry • Christmas" whiz'' a :pair orf comfy Slippers from Greer's Shoe Store, Just keep ; Friday, December 21st free for this is the date of a school concert at Cuitrie's school. ; Christnias Cantata "Santa Claus a;t hiss Prh 's" in the United Clitt i'Cit on Friday, evening, December 21st; T'`rcnch Ivor - well assorted Y 5toi:lc, f -hall price at M.c:Kibboti's Drug Store. St, Andrew's,Sabbath School'X'inas Entertainment `will be held on Tues- day evening,. December 18th, at 7.80 o'clock, . L` WINGHAM CANADIAN CLUBS HEARS INTERESTING ADDRESS ON CAN. HISTORY The Wingham Men's and -Women's day, a composite type with the o -m Canadian Club met in the Town Hall bined characteristics of Bieton an on the evening of Friday, December Norman, 7th. An invitation to attend this meeting had been,e;.tended' to the "pupils of the Wingham High, School, Entrance Class ;and the Wingham Business College, and a goodly num- berof these were present. Professor Landon of Western Uni- versity, London, Ontario, was .the speaker of the evening, His subject was "The Romance of Canadian His- tory." - People scoff at the idea that there is any romance, anything of vital in- terest in- Canadian history; The aver- age student looks, upon it as a dry - as -dust science— a mere catalogue of dates: the Treaty of Paris, 1763; the done by the Jesuit fathers, byMar- Quebec Act, 1774; The Constitutional quette, La Salle and others during Act, 1791; the Act of Union, 1840 and this ,, period, in exploring and opening the British North America Act ,of. up new territory for colonization. 1867. But in reality these outstanding Frafeseor Landon then passed on events may be likened to telegraph to the. second division of his subject,. poles, while the connecting wires re- He reminded 'us that onehundred present the progress of the country years ago the very spot ori which and the life of the people with their we are now living was primeval for- difficulties and grievances in thg inter,, eat, The fertile fields were madepees \•unlrr v a r: . S a s. ., ..05stbly too much em ,ible by alae hard wort: of the ei�t-lv phasis has been given to the tele- settlers --the pioneers 1 of .Canada. Our graph poles of history, "For," said Professor Landon, . "after all, history is life,—the life of men and women and boys and girls like ourselves." The lecture was divided into two parts—Canada, as New France under the French regime, and Canada as a possession of Britain. Of Canada's population to -day,. three of four millions are the descen- dants of the first, French immigrants. The vast majority of these came front two provinces of France, Brittany and Normandy. The Bretons are of Cel- tic origin like the Highland Scotch, the Welsh and the Irish, like them, too, they are very superstitious. The Normans are a hard-headed, calculat- ing' sort of folk, These two races have married and' intermarried until we have the French Canadians of to - The speaker took. his audience i imagination to the court of Louis th Fourteenth et Versailles: He describ ed the life, the habits and the char acter of than monarch, as well as the absolution of his rule and the pater- nal nature of his government. These facts had a very important effect upon Canadian history. It *as inevitable that the Seven Year's War, a struggle between a people who had never been called upon to think or act for them- selves, and an independent, sturdy people, should end in victory for the B ritisl}. Much might be saidabout the work d WEDDINGS ';1V:right-Pugh. A pretty wedding took place Satur- day afternoon at First United church manse, Main street east, Galt, the cere- mony being performed by the Rev. e K J. McDonald at two o'clock: The e bride was Miss Ada Margaret Pugh, _ 69 Chalmers' street, who ayes united in marriage to William Cyril Wright, eldest son. of Mr. and Mrs, John Wright of Wingham. The bride, who was attended- by her sister, Mrs. ; Leonard 'Wheeler„ . was attired in. a- pretty frock 'of mid- night ,blue crepe, trimmed with black velvet and two rhinestone -buckles, and coat of blue velour with fox col- lar and cuffs. Her bat was of metallic material combined with matching vel- ' vet and she wore black slippers, brown suede gloves, and a corsage bouquet of roses. The popularity of the bride was attested by the nut/the-l- ot umberof lovely presents and she carried with her the present of the groo.rn„'a lea- ther purse. Mrs. L. Wheeler, who attended her sister, was charmingly dressed in e frock of wine color figured velvet, with two-tiered skirt and trintnted with rhinestone buckle" She wore a Illi 9f bl«n. m'te velvet too a comp of roses, Ti -i . gifts of the groom to the matron of honor was a finger ring set with a ruby, and to Harold Wright of Wingham, who performed the duties of best man, a set of cuff links. t; The wedding reception was held in the upstair room of the scout hall directly after the ceremony. Mrs. - John Wright, mother of the groom, received with the wedding party, wearing a smart ensemble of black satin, about 55 guests being presee , The room was prettily decorated in�' pink and whiter with five large wedd- ing bells hanging ftoin the collies:. The three -tiered cake occupied the centre of the pink and white table, where the wedding breakfast was en- joyed. Later in the afternoon Mr. and Mrs. Wright left fora honeymoon holiday to be spent in Toronto and Belleville, - after which they will take up residence an Edward street, Wingham. Guests were present from Wingham, Hamil- ton and Toronto, - UNITED CHURCH W. M. SOCIETY English, Irish and Scottish ancestors were of a strong, virile type, possess- ing sufficient initiative to leave their homes in the old land to seek better conditions in a new country. Visitors to England speak of the thrill of driving over an old Roman road, of looking at a• Norman wall, of visiting a Saxon church or a Tudor castle. Wherein lies the difference 'Izetween the Roman roads and th corduroy roads of our own country? Between a Norman wall and a .cleared field enclosed by a stump fence? Each is history, for each represents a de- finite part of a fian's life. In closing the speaker reminded his audience again of the thought that "history is life—the life of men_and women and boys and girls like 'our- selves." HIGH SCHOOL LITERARY The regular meeting of Wingham The Women'sMissionary Society ,High School Literary Society was of Wing -ham •• United Church, held e d in the Assembly Hall of the i school on' the afterripon of Friday, their annual meeting and election of officers on December 4th, The elec- November 30th. The Meeting was tion was conducted by Mrs' Wm, opened by the president, the school joining in a Field, convenor of the nominating alae singing of "The ;Maple cornmitttee and the following officers Leaf Forever." The minutes Of the ! were chosen for the coming year:— previous meeting were then read by Honorary Presidents—Mrs. Wm.. the secretary and were adopted as. react. As there was no business to Wellwood, Mrs. Bosnian, Mrs. J. A, come before the meeting a very hi - Morton, Miss Powell; President — Mrs. W. H. Willis; Vice-Presidents— then and instructive program was Mrs. (Rev.) Mrs. (Dr,) then rendered. The gathering was Stewart, F. R. Davison,, t, IVlrs. .) first charmed by an instrumental by Miss R'eta Hustings. Following this Jno, Wilson; Rec. Sec.—Mrs. Bert the main item of the program, a de- Wellwood; Cortes, Sec—Mrs. W. J. bate between members of second and Greer; 'Treasurer—Mrs. (Dr.) Geo• third forms. The subject Ross; Sec. of Systematic Giving— suJct of the cle Mrs: H. Thompson; Mrs. Jas. Gil- bate was Resolved that capital pun- mour; Sec. of. Christian Stewardship ishment should be abolished." The —Mrs. Gowans; Mrs, J. Pattison; affirmative was upheld by Miss Mary Convenor of Finance Committee= O'Neil and Mr. e,negative Kenneth Carter of Mrs. Wrn. Field; Missionary Monthly. i Form IIT and the. side by Sec,—Mrs. Corbett; Strangers' Sec.Miss Jean Copeland and Mr, jack Mrs. Brawley, Mrs. H. Hopper; Sup - first of Form II. After the ply Sec.—Mrs. Les. ,Young; .'l Sup first two speakers had spoken an in - Seca --Mrs. Chas. Campbell: Sec, of i strumnental was very well Liven by Miss Cora Phair, the remaining speak - Temperance Education—Mrs, Buell- ! erg them advanced anan; Associate Helpers' Sec —•Miss ! their r arguments, i � The judges of the debate withdrew Bolt, Mrs. D. Halliday, ! anist—Mt s, ; arid the meeting joined in a chorus J'as. Robinson; Hon. Pres. of Mission ".there's a Long, Long Trail A -wind Circle—Mrs F. R. 1 -Towson; Pres. es, of iug'; Miss MaryI]r i Mission Circle—Mrs. (Dr.) Pail�er; 1n g • then gave a Supt; af. C. G I. T. Group—Mrs. I'�ev., , reading. which provoked much laugh- Supt, Assistant Supt.—Miss Janet ' ter and: applause froth the audience. Murray; Supt. of Mission Band e Following this the judges decision i\it s. W.F. B tr r — was given by Mr, Brackenbury in fa - Mrs. man; Assistant, Supt. your of the negative side of the de- —Mrs. 'VV. Vamvyck; .Supt. of Baby bate. Mr. Phillips Bands—Mrs.. Les. Young r ps was then called upon A hearty vote of appreciationteed gave the critic's remarks was which were practically all of a pleas - ,given the ritiring officer, special men- tion being made of Mrs. Musgrove, who has held- the position of Treas- urer for thirty years, many thous- ands of dollars having passed through her hands during that time. The next. Meeting of the Society will be held on Tuesday, January 8th, when conn plcte reports- for the year 1928 will be. given. One dollar- invested in a year's sub- scription to the improved Family Her- ald and. Weekly Star of Montreal will bring the farmer better' dividends than. one hundred dollars in the bank. 'The fa.rtners', wives, daughters and sons, get free, the magazine extant. One hundred young people are tak- ing the shout -course in -agriculture and home economics in -'VVallcertott. -ant nature, The meeting was closed by singing the National Anthem. Roy Baker, the Mount Forest young man whofailed to return Geo. T. Robertson's car, was arrested at Han- over on Saturday. Appearing . in court here he was committed to God- erich goal, awaiting sentence. As a girl is implicated In the affair, things may prove very serious for Baker: Radio Station 1013.P. received re- ports of last Sunday's broadcasts from Owen Sound, Walkerton, Chesley and St, Thomas. All rep g port good tio, 'nSanta Claris at Miss be put on by :t`he children in the TJn- ited Church on Friday evetririgi Dec- ember 21st, Stationery Its ,%'ane3' Boxes, Gift at McKibbon's Drug ;Store, " HOW IS YOUR LABEL?. Since the mailing sheets of the Ad- vance -Times has been corrected up to December 8th. Please look and see if you have been given due credit, if not, the matter will be adjusted at once. Our thanks go to those who have made renewals during the past few weeks, Mr. Alex. Casemore from Wingham, and Miss Elizabeth Thompson from Petrolia, visited freinds in Chatham. Good News- for Bronchitis, Cough, Whooping Cough, Quinsy, Tonsilitis, Sore Throat and Tonsil suffers. -Use Mrs. Sybilla Spahr's Tonsilitis. It: works wonders, and is guaranteed.- C. H. McAvoy, Winghaan; J. R. -Allen, Wroxeter. The. whole Dominion is talking of the great improvement in the Family Herald amid . Weekly Star, Montreal. At $1, a year or three years for $2 it is the farmer's highest dividend pay" ing investment, and the family circle gets with it the best of all magazines free. - UNITED CHURCi WINGHAM Rev, Sidney Davison; Pastor Tel.—Church 140, Parsonage 188 Morning -y - "God and the Glory of His evelation. Sub,ca . t Tor � s venin,g,:Services•,. Dec. 167" '!'he Ton that t Fpr- got -God'; Dec.- 229Chrjstmtias Carols".` Dee, 30--"Tlilttgs You •etrill Ne - Vet Regret",