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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance Times, 1928-12-20, Page 1With Which is Amalgamated The Goi'*ie Vidette and Wroxeter News, Single Copies, Five. Cents. WINGHAM, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 20th, 1928 OBITUARY Mrs. Richard Rankin Mary Blackstock, widow of the late Richard Rankin, passed away at her home in Toronto, ' on December 16th, at ripe age of 94 years. She and her husband were residents of Wing - pant for many years, and will be re- membered kindly b'y the older gen- eration, ' About thirtyyears ago 'Mrs. Rankin moved td Toronto. The re- mains were brought to Wingham for interment, the funeral taking place from the C. N. R. station on 'Tues- elay, • Chaxees McLean The death is announced on Deceits- ber 3rd at Fargo, North Dakota, of Charles McLean, in his 65th year, De- ceased was born at Whitechurch, and went west in 1888, and for some years has been connected with the postal department in that, place. He was a cousin of the Messrs. McLean of Wingham, Freeman Carr In the death of Freeman Carr in Toronto on December 16th, in his 72nd year, another of the old time 'business men of Wingham passes a- way. For some years he bad a flour mill in Wingham and later conducted a flour and feed business on the site. now occupied by J. A. Mills.•XHe has been living in Toronto for a. number 'of years, Samuel Lindsay A. deep sense of loss 'was felt in 'Teeswater and Culross township when at became known that' Samuel Lind- .'say, ind-. say had passed away. Seventy-six • ,years ago he was born in. Tra lalgar, Ont., and when a babe moved -to Brant Township with the rest of the family. When about five years of ..age thefamily moved to lot 8, con - •cession 13,. Culross, the farm now gowned by Frank Voisin, and on this •.farm the late Samuel Lindsay helped drew the. homes that were constructed' in the community. He was as loyal -and typical 'descendant of the Emer- • aid Isle'as'could be 'found. In poli - 'tics an untiring Conservative worker. In ` religion he was an attendant of 'Salem Methodist Church until 11 years ,ago when he sold his farm and afterwards lived with, his sister, Mrs. "Walter Howe, in Teeswater. John Robertson A well known resident of Toronto, :.and a former resident of Goderich, in the person of Mr. John Robertson, passed away at the residence of his ',daughter, '493 Windermere Ave., To- ronto, on the 7th inst., after a short =-illness. Deceased was born in Col - 'borne Township, and from his boy- hood.was 'attached to the late Sheriff .16libbon's office, later becoming de- puty' sheriff of the county. Remov- =ing to Toronto in the '90's, he was :associated with his brother-in-law, the late E...F. Clarke, M.P. in the, insur- .a.nce business. After a short residen- ce in the city, he was appointed an inspector of the Roadways Depart - anent. Later he was appointed to an important position in the Provincial Registrar's Department, from which he retir:etla few weeks previous to his demise. He was a prominent menber ,of the Huron Old Boys' As- sociatioi, being 'Honorary Treasurer at the time of his death, He was Past District Master of the Orange Order, rand almentber of the Huron & Bruce Lodge A. F. & A. M. , Being of a gen- ial and agreeable disposition, he made hosts of friends, and it was often re- marked that "he did not, have an en- emy in the world''.. The fneeral took place on Monday., 9•th int to Mount Pleasant; Cernetery,,'and•was attended by a large concourse of the citizens, including many memberseof the'Httr on, Old Boys''Assoei;ttinn, and of the Orange and Masonic Orders,; .The Services at the It ane and the grave were conducted by the key. Mn 'Mc- Intyre, of the Reformed' Episcopal Clturclh, and • the pall bearers were: Messrs. J. A# McLaren, R. C. King,' E. Moody, B1 `H: MeC};each,: Robert 'Efolmes and R. 'D. Stanley :NEW YEARS EVE DANCE Wingham teems' are, et•rangirrg for New Year's live Dance In the Wing - Armouries, and are determined .make it a; o essful af- ot only to asir rw •but sure the tibl'%c o£ .a torn air, tt it ortabie room, TOWN COUNCIL FINAL MEETING His Honour,'. Mayor Fells, and his fellow councillors for 1928, wound up the town's business with, despatch on Monday evening, After adopting the Finance Committee's report, recom- mending payment of several accounts, the matter of the Fanners' Fertilizer Company foreclosure was considered. As is known this company failed to 'meet the interest'instalment on Nov- ember 1st, and when the 30 days' grace ended with no move made to redeem the pledge, the Mayor started pro- ceedings to protect the town, In all probability the Board.of Director's will within It feet days agree to vol- untarily assign this elaiiii; itiid thus save the costs of a foreclosure: The Mayor took advantage of gee opportunity to thank the Board ke, their generous co-operation during the year, any differences of opinion being of the mind not of the heart. He also offered a word of commenda- tion and praise to the clerk for his efficient and painstaking services, and for the considerate way he met many trying situations. ,The rest of the council heartily concurred in the sen- timents expressed so well by his wor- ship, to which Mr. ,Galbraith made e brief reply, BELGRAVE'LOYAL ORANGE LODGE ENTERTAINS On the evening of Tuesday, Dec- ember 11th, the members of Belgrave L. O. 'L. So. 462 commemorated the 60th anniversary of ..the dedication of their Orange .Hall by putting on a Hot Fowl Supper and Banquet. A bout three hundred guests sat down to a very sumptuous fowl sup- per in the basement of .the United church after which all repaired to the C. O. F. Hall vehere a very enjoyable program was given consisting of the following:—Addresses by Mr. L. E, Cardiff, C. M. of North Huron, Rev. Mr, Scobie, Pastor of United Church, Belgrave;- Mr. Geo. Spotton, M.P., for. North .Huron,. Songs by Misses Marie and . Margaret Deacon; Mr. Bert Abell and Mr. Chas. Keeting; Readings by Mr. Herb Jobb; Instru- mentals by Misses Alba Carter and Irene Taylor, Mr. Jas. Deacon, Mr. Athol! Bruce and Mr. Thomas Bei furs. Step -dancing by Mr. John truce. The members of Belgrave Lodge are very deserving of the many kindly words of praise which ,hate since been spoken by the many guests regarding the marked success "of' their evening's entertainment and their unstinted hos- pitality. FRIDAY NIGHT IS CHILDREN'S HOUR AT 10 B.P. Santa Claus will .again be listening to Station 10 B.P. this Friday night at 7 o'clock. Children who could nowt come last week *ill have this chance to speak to Santa via the microphone of 10B•P. Those unable to come may have their letters read to Santa if they will 'leave' their- letters ,at the Radio Shop or Habkirk's Barber Shop.•, 10B,P. received word from Santa saying he received last week's broadcast fine- and would be waiting to hear us again this Friday, so child- ren,. you can't .come, send your letter to arrive not later than Friday at: 7 :o'clock. CHRISTMA'S BROADCAST Station 10 B. P. will broadcast Christmas proggamnre • on Sunday af- ternoon at 4.30, Quartette numbers, silos,``'duets and organ selections: INJURY FATAL TO YOUNG FARMER `Henr • Newman 30 a youngfarm- er , , er residing on the Harriston-Clifford Highway, died in the Royal Atexan- dirt Hospital, Fergus, on Sat tda y from injuries received on Wednesday night when a cutter in which h' was c 'tv 'ridingby was struck an automobile driven by Dr, A. J. Butler„of Clifford. Newman.. suffered a fractured spine in the'er sh and was rushed to Fer- a e gtrs'the following morning, where ail epetation was performed in an effort to seen his life. The accident occur- red ' neat Clifford. Dr, Butler, who•. was driving in the same direction as 'Newman, failed to see the sleigh, which i', said to have carried no lights hts' until it was too late to avoid bitting it; Coronet Di N. r), Kyle, of Per- 8ns, has ordered an inquest. Newman was unmarried, -e1.3 etalealoir „2,4) (P'"�az)Wi '-s) O.:* al G,.r) (.,,r 11/4 nng of tittlettbr It's coming nigh to Christmas, And it's time 'to show 'a smile, To gather up your grouches And forget them for a while; To sweep your heart of Memories That are bitter and untrue, To .recollect the days gone by The friends that once you knew. The years are slipping by •you ” And it's 'time to stop and think; The friendships you have cherished Have been broken, link, by link; Then greet the ones remaining With a message from the heart, For it's coming nigh to Christmas And you ought to do your part,.. If this life has brought you largess And the ones you love are loyal, If your dreams have seen fulfillment And success has' crowned your toil, Then remember there are others • ea -3 Uat Who have somehow missed the road Pass the word to cheer them onwards, Lend a hand to ease their load. If the world has used you poorly 'And you're feeling inigthy blue, And you feel that there is surely Nothing left for you to do, Just recall that there is beauty In this world that God has made, Grit your teeth, fulfill your duty, Battle on, he not afraid! For there's alwaye those whose trou- bles Make your own seem vain and :small; Hold your head a Iittle higher, You may triumph after all. Spread a ray of golden sunshine Asyou take the road anew, For, it's coming nigh- to Christmas, And you've wondrous work to do! —H. Reginald Hardy, �rQV) { Or:rrt0 '•1 .-.n• it i. 7 '1 COUNTY COUNCIL HOLDS' FINAL SESSION STANDING COMMITTEES REARRANGED Council Asks that Discrimination against Goderich and Wingham with Re- spect to Provincial Grants for Schools Be Removed—Motion Adopted in Favor of Old -Age Pensions -Warden Hayes "Caned" at Conclusion of Proceedings. The County Council met on Tues.= day afternoon, December 4th, with all the members in attendance, The clerk announced that he had received the certificate of election of John Dodds in place of the late Frani: McQuaid as Reeve of MeKillop, and that Mr. Dodds had taken the neces- sary declaration of office . Correspondence was placed before the council by the clerk and referred to • committee or otherwise disposed of. This included: ' From Gladman & Stanbury, barris- ters, Exeter, enclosing bylaw re clos- ing a certain road allowance passed. by the council of Usborne township, and asking confirmation of same. From J. A. Wilkinson, ' Provincial Secretary's office, re transfer of four patients from the Ontario hospital at London to the Huron County house of refuge. Report of inspection of boilers for heating purposes at courts house and house of refuge. Both boilers eyere found in good condition. Resolution passed by the council of the united counties of Stormont, Dun 'las and .Glengarry with reference to exemptions from taxation. From F. Woollcombe, . manager Royal Bank, Goderich, asking for a portion of the banking business of the county. From the Department of Education showing • continuation school . grants paid this year, as follows: Blyth $903. 75, Brussels $891.14, Wrcixeter $882, 71, 17 Howiek' (Fordwich) $877:90, Hensall $890,65, 7 • Hay (Zurich) $419,01, Resolution of Perth county council asking that the Higlinvaye Act be amended so that all bridges in town- ships and connected towns and vill- ages over twenty . feet in span re cieve a Government subsidy of 'fifty per cent., the same as all township lire bridges over twenty feet in span; and that all towns and villages recieve thirty per 'cent. Governriteet subsidy on construction and maintenance es- peclit:ures on their back streets; being the, same grant as now prevails in the townships, . Fro n n theGa,O 1 Governor's' A , cia- SSO boar asking' the co-operation of Huron county council in seeking to place all gaol officials on the civil service •list, so that all•.petmanent officers of On- tarib . .t. i ibl receive, gaols . ay be el g • c to i e , ery , on retiring superannuation all ow ance ' Accordin g :. o the report: of the � • County R oad .Dem ission trucks for heeling were forndMuch more econ- omical. Hatrli g by horses cost. 25c per yardmile, assuming a team would, 1' draw. 11/2 yards at a' load, with ani average' of 2/ utiles per day, Traclts, allowing; for all upkeep, and an over-, head depreciation, averaged 11•7c liar mile. • Want Bayfield Road Kept Open Petition signed by about ninety resi- dents of Bayfield asking that the county keep the Lake Shore road be- tween Goderich and :Bayfield open for motor traffic during they- coming win- ter. There was also a similar peti- tion signed by about forty residents of Goderich township. Resolution of the Orillia Board of Trade asking for co-operation of Hur- on .county council in endeavoring to have the Canadian National :Exhibi- tion, Toronto; change its date of op- ening-- to the 1st of September, with the object of prolonging the tourist season, Filed. PaPers regarding the admission of children to the various industrial schools, showing the powers these in- stitutions have in collecting mainten- ance charges. Reports of the ' working of the Mothers' Allowance Act in this coun- ty. ' Reports. f!•ona various hospitals in Ontario showing number of indigents admitted , during the year,. cost of maintenance, etc. Copy ' of bylaw no. 12, 1906, re li- censing of hawkers and peddlers, and suggested amendments to meet chang- ed methods of travelling, etc. Report of Gaoler Reynolds, show- ing committments to gaol during the last six months. Petitions signed by ratepayers of Clinton, Hallett and Goderich town- sbijjs asking that a certain portion of road known as Vinegar Hill be kept open, Mr. Jolt inn of Wroxeter addressed the council at some length with refer- ence to a proposed change in the re- frigeration system at the house of refuge, Reeve Backer brought up the mat- ter of ,•educed insurance rates on the house of refuge buildings, which had been promised by agents, and was in-' formed that no reductions had been made, 1.'he Hospitals Act was discussed and Reeve Higgins suggested greater safe g uards in . the admission, of sup- , posed indigents and a reversal of the present method so that instead of the county being made liable 'ie the 'first . g instance the charge Should• be mode, against the Municipality from which the ,patient comes, such municipality to be 1pwed Irefund from a partial r d f the:.punt c y, Dr, Milne on School Grants Dr. Milne spoke regarding the mat terfcontinuation schools o grants, holding• that as these schools were supported finahciaily by the nrtrrticipal eouneils and the debehttn•e debts were y 1 pa, yob e, by the:. councils, the grants should go to tite•village.or town treas- urer instead of to the sthool board,.. and should be payable in gime to meet Continued on Page: Four) • A MEDAL CONTEST )(A medal contest was a feature of the November meeting of the Loyal Temperance Legion. After the busi- ness part of the meeting which was ably conducted by Beverly Small, pre- sident, Velma Carter, secretary and Marion Mason, treasurer. The medal contest began in earnest 'those taking part were as follows: Thora Davison, Francis Currie, Edith Campbell, Ruth Mitchell, Hazel Hawkins. The judg- es were Mrs, (Rev.) Smith, Mrs. (Dr.) Parker and Miss McLaughlin.XWhile they adjourned to make their decis- ion Marion Mason and Velma Carter very beautifully sang "Beautiful Hour'. Songs were then sung by members after which Mrs. Elphick explained the rules of,the contest and asked the members to take part in the next contest which will be held in Janu- ary. The judges then gave their de- cision, which si'as in favour of Ruth Mitchell, Thora Davison coining a close second. Mr. Posliff, principal of the school spoke very nicely and presented Ruth with the medal.' The meeting 'dine to a chose with the sing- ing of the National Anthem. 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 's5c. . SOCIAL EVENING You are .invited to attend the social 'evening in R. C. Hall on Dec. 26th, under the auspices of Altar Society. Cards at 8.30 o'clock sharp. Steeper's serenaders will furnish music. Lunch Will be served. - COMMUNICATION. Wingham, Dec. 17th, 1928 Mr. W. L. Craig, Editor Advance -Times. Dear Sir: I note in the last issue of the Ad- vance -Times an item in respect to the bolding of advance Polls for railway employees and commercial travellers. I would like to state that there is provision for holding an advance poll, and the responsibility for holding such a poll, lies w:ith'the railway men and commercial travellers themselves. The municipal' council of itself, can- not authoriie an advance poll. The procedure as authorized by the Railway Employees and Commercial Travellers Voting Act, is outlined in Section 3, subsection (2) as follows: "If a petition sig,red by at least twen- ty-five of such railway employees or commercial tr'aveller's is `presented to the council at least two weeks prior to the date of lhe nominationn meet- ing asking that a by-law be passed and declaring that, this Act should ap- ply, it shall be the duty of the coun- cil Cil to pass the by-law in accordance. with the petition." h ' A- copy of this Act:is on file. in u y office and if any interested person• wishes to look over it, I will be pleas- ed to :produce it. Vottr; very truly, k. Clalbraith 'Cleri:, iubecriptions ,$2,00 per year: C. G. I. T. GROUP ELECT OFFICERS 5 'On Friday. evening in the parlours of the United Church, the Ukanous Group of the Canadian Girls in Train- ing held its annual meeting for the purpose of electing officers for the ensuing year, At the close of the re solar meeting, Mrs. Davison, the lea der, took the chair and the business of election began. The voting wa by ballot. The officers elected were President—Mary Robertson, 1st Vice-Pres,-�.Veeta Pox- • 2 ' -Pres ouise Thompson SecrendVice tary-MargarLet. Finlay,, • Treasurer—Margaret Mitchell. Pianist—Jean Copeland. Assist. Pianist—Velma Lennox, Press Reporter -Marion Simpson, Convenor of the , Lookout Commit- ee—Muriel Campbell. - T• he meeting was then adjourned The members look forward to an- other most successful and profitable year. -- --•-._.._ WINGHAM WO1VMEN'S TUTE MEETS TO -DAY The December meeting of the Wo- men's Institute will be held in the Council Chamber Thursday (to -day), !December 20th, at 3 o'clock. Mem- bers are asked to bring donations o o f candy, cake and cookies for the Xmas cheer boxes. The ladies are also packing a box on that day for needy children in. the New Ontario district and will be glad to receive articles for the same from any person wishing to contribute. HIT AND RUN MOTORIST IN TOWN On Friday morning Miss Eva Rin= tool was hit by -a motorist, knocked to the pavement, while the driver of t'tie Whippet motor continued on his way up John Street to. Minnie, where he turned. Miss Rintottl was crossing the John St, intersection, her parasol preventing a clear view- from a fast -- approaching car which came down Diagonal road, and then turned west on John street. Miss ' Rintoul was quite dazed by the blow and was tak- en home where she soon recovered, but her arra is quite sore and severe- ly bruised. She hada very narrow escape. Brussels Youth to Boys' Parliament. Gerald, Hamilton, of the Bank of Commerce Staff, has been' chosen member for North Huron at the Ontario Older Boys' Parliament. The house will convene during the Christ- mas holidays, when the boys will sit in the seats of the mighty at the Provincial Parliament Bldg„ Toronto. We congratulate Mr. Hamilton on his good fortune, and trust that we shall hear more of hint anon. Four;)d Dead Sitting in Chair. John Stimour, a resident of Brus- sels for many years, was found dead Monday morning sitting in his chair. Deceased, who was about 70 years of age, had been ctive as usual the day previous. " .He made his home with his invalid sister, who has been unable to be about for years, De- ceased was a faithful member of the Roman Catholic Church. Funeral was held on Tuesday morning, burial being made in the Roman Catholic cemetery. Skates Sharpened—Have yours sharpened at Greer's Shoe Store. Sat- isfaction guaranteed. ANOTHER FEATURE PICTURE, 'RAMONA' "Ramona," the bookwritten by Helen Hunt Jackson., is in its 94th printing, It is still one of the very, live books in novel history. The, mo- vies have made it into a feature film play and it will come to the Lyceum Theatre beginning Thursday, Decent - her 27th. Dolores Del Rio is the star of the film and plays the title role. Warner Baxter, Roland Drew,- Vera Lewis, Michael Visaroff, Carlos Amor, John' T. Prince, Mathilde Cornont, acid oth- apper In the star's support. Inspiration. Pictures and Edwin Ca- ,ewe produced "Ramona" for United Artists release. It is a gripping. story of early California arid' is filled with, romance, as if those witnessing it on the screen, were turning the pages of golden history in the days of the Us-, sions and the Spanish Dons, LOCALAN PERSONAL ��,D NAL SO Give a Kodak for Christmas, at Mc Kibbon's Drug Store, C. C. :M Skates in all the new lines —See them at Greer's Shoe Store. (")ranges, Nuts. Grapes, Candies etc, See our windows, Dominion Stores. Ltd. Mrs. ;ioseplr Hall of Tot•otito spent a couple of 'days the guest of Mrs•' R. J� .Tyndall,.. b, a Miss Ida Bassett of Listowel, visit ed at the home of Mrs. R. J: Tyndall e few days this week, Your Christmas Gift problems are solved—and money saved by shopping at Greer's Shoe Store. Mr. Duncan 'McCallum, of Zealand ia, Sask., is, visiting at the home of his father, Mr, John McCallttnr., Just keep Friday, December 21st free for this is the date of a school concert at Currie's school. Admission r 25c and 15c, Christeiia, Cantata "Santa Claus at Mice Prird's' in theTni L Yted Ch3rcli on ''+'ridge eveiiing Deeembef 21st:, Choice Qualitt+ rYranges;':fitits of all kinds. Xmas Candies. ' Prices reasonable. Dominion Stores, , Ltd. . Miss Janet McLean of Hamilton General. Hospital is" spending the Christmas holidays at her horse here. Stationery 'in Fancy Gift Boxes, at McKibbon's 'Drug Store. Bargains in second-hand Hockey Shoes and Skates at Greer's Shoe, Store. See our windows for Prices on Oranges and Nuts,, Candies etc. Do- minion Stores, Ltd. Mrs. John McGee, Belgrave, is spending the winter with her daugh- ter, Mrs. Simpson,95 Dreaney Ave:, London. "Santa Claus at 'Miss Prim's" will be put on by the children in the Un- iced Church on Friday evening, Dec- ember 21st. Special Xmas music by St. And- rew's choir on Sunday evening, and to which the public is most cordially welcomed,' Chief of Police Allen has been in London Hospital for the past week, undergoing a minor operation, and is expected home in a day or two. Built on the confidence of its ' sub- scribers, the Family Herald and Weekly Star, Montreal, stands sup- reme today among farm papers, while its Magazine Section is easily atthe head of the • list. The Radio Shop has just a feet ex- '! cellent values in slightly used and re- built radios that have been traded in on New Stromberg Carlson elec- tric sets, sante guarantee as a new set. See them. Mr, and Mrs. Jas. T. Budges of Belgrave, announce the engagement of their youngest daughter, Dorothy S., to Mr. Louis D. Hayes, sof Detroit, Michigan, the marriage to take place the latter part of December. Mr. W. G. Wellwood of Yorkton, Sask., visited over Sunday with his grandmother, Mrs.. 'Wet. Wellwood. Mr. Wellwood was one of the fortun- ate salesmen of the Massey -Harris Company, to win a trip through Western Ontario. Mrs. Annie S. Wilson, Wingham, Ont., announces the engagement of her younger daughter, Helen Margaret to Mr. Albert Edward Landing, son of Mrs. Margaret Lanning, 'Toronto, Ont., . the marriage to take place on December 29th, in the Wingham Bap- tist -Church. UNITED CHURCH WINGHAM M . Rev. Sidney Davison, Pastor, Tel;—Church 140, Parsonage -138 .M. tesseting-- "Goa and the Glory of . His Revelation." Subjects for Evening Services. Dec. +, e. wO n that Fot- got Gad " Dec,23 "C h rrstras Dec. 0—"Things You will Ne - ,ver 'l"vegret".