The Wingham Advance Times, 1924-05-01, Page 1Single Copies, Five Cents.
..Appointed, to High Office
At meeting of the Executive Coin-
neittee of the Canadian Order of Fen -
esters, held in Brantford last week,
ex -Mayor I -I, B. Elliott, was appoint-
ed as. Second High Court Auditor.
Died in Michigan
Mr. J. J. I(errof East Wawanosh
was called to Marlette, Mich., on Sat-
sitrday afternoon: owing to the serious
illness of his brother William.. Word
was received of his passing, away on
Sunday afternoon, S y a f e oon He was born near
Smith 's ,Hill' in. Huron county and
when a young rnan moved to the 12th
con. .of Turnberry near where Holmes
School is now. About thirty years
ago he moved to Michigan. The late
Mr. Kerr was in his 82nd year.
:EVERYBODY'S COLUMN
ARE YOU MOVING FROM TOWN
We do long distance trucking. Get
our prices, before shipping. Mun-
clys' Wingliatn,Phone 82.
ALL P EMISES-Must be cleaned
up no later than the 15th of May.
By order of the Board of Health.
BARGAIN -Refrigerator with „three
doors and lined with one piece
seamless Porcelain lining,, insulated
with Mineral Wool and made up of
twelve Wall chambers; nickle plated,
brass shelves and is beautifully fi.n-
ished in golden oak finish, has been
,only used about six Weeks and is'
offered at a sacrifice to quick buy-
er. " Thompson & Buchanan, Hard-
ware.
CEMENT- We - are unloading a
fresh car of est class cement to -day
Get -our prices, they are the lowest.
The Wingham Salt Co. • •
:FOR SALE -A number of , young
calves. Phone 7-6oz; Wroxeter,
Alex. .Cas emore, ,
FOR SALE -Car No. 3:C. W. Wes-
tern Oats to arrive April.3oth:, 48c
-per bus; off car, spot cash. A. C.
Adams.
FRESH EGGS -Direct from the pro-
ducer to the: consumer. We eat the
small eggs at home. The eggs we
-sell weigh 24 to 25 oz. to the doz-
en. We deliver.. John Kerr, phone
4 -on 625.
FOR SALE -.Buggy- in first class
shape, carte and set of single har-
ness. For further particulars apply
to Miller Procter, Wingham, W. J.
Procter, Brussels or H. Wheeler,
Belgrave.
:FARM FOR SALE OR TO RENT -
146 acres of choice land, 2 miles
e -south east of St Helens, Two barns
good founteation, good stabling,
good frame dwelling, seeded down
:and: well watered,spring.creek, will
rent for :pasture- or sell. Apply to W.
J. Todd, Lucknow. •
FOR' SALE -Comfortable House and
Lot in the village of Be/grave. Ap-
ply for further ;particulars to Rev.
Austin L. Budge, 39 Cliffe 'Ave.
Hamilton.
FOR SALE -Harpy Thought Range
with water front, good as new,
hanging lamp. Apply at once to
Mrs. L. Beningei•.
-GIRL WANTED -For general a book-
keeping and office work Good eat-
ery to right person. Apply by let-
ter only addressed to Box G. Ad-
vance office.
HATCHING EGGS $t.00 -From our
pure bred, heavy producing. Barred.
Plymouth. Rock hens. Good fer-
tility.`Five dollars a hundred.
John Kerr, box .277, phone 4-625•;
:PRIVATE SALE -"Of ' Household
Furniture at W., G.
I atterson s
apartments over Jewelry Store.
PASTURE -Will be able to pasture
a few cattle for grassing. Apply to
David Totten, Gienannon
WANTED -Life Company. with Heacl
Office • at Waterloo contemplates
)opening an . agency at .Wingham.
One representative wanted for :,this
locality, Good opportunities for
night man,. with District Office su-
pervision and assistance, Write P.
0, Box .x75, Waterloo, Ont.
NOVELTY DRAMATIC
PLAYERS
Under the auspices of the Wo-
men's Institute will present''
for your approval the
Noble Out Cast
111.01.10
4 Act Comedy: Drama,
-- inthe --
WINGHAM TOWN HALL
- on
.. May8th
Thurs..
Specialties Between Acts
No Waits
Special Scenery
Reserves Soe. Rush. 35c,
Children 25c.
Proceeds for Charitable Purpose
Plan at McKibbon's Drug,•Store,
opens on Saturday, May 3rd.
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WINGHAM
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ONT., THURSDAY, MAY ist, 194
PEOPLE COMING AND GOING Town• 13aseball Le'ague Opens
On xt Saturday
Wingham is no'v inectual possess- Decided by the committee that the
ion of a Hard and Soft. Ball League games should he played in a• two ser-
duly and formally constituted in ac- ies schedule and the winners of each
cordance with established precedent. series to play off.
The officers of this institution at a' Passed by the committee that the.
meeting held in, the Lions Club on twelve inch, out searmball be regular
Friday the 25th. inst, elaborated a tion soft ball for all Barnes.
Schedule coveringthe games to be Protest committee t settle all dis-
played o s
played in the first hale of the season's putes arising during the season.
activities; A schedule embracing the Decided by the committee, that in
engagements incidental to the season's I case of rain; or any other legitimate
second period will be "formulated la -1 reason where games cannot be played
ter. From a perusal of the interest: on the date scheduled they are to be
ing document now in our hands we Inlayed the following"day, with the ex -
observe that there are five teams in; cepion of Saturdaames which are
the Bard- Ball circuit -Clerks, Fac- Ito be played the following Monday.
tones, Lions, Independents, and Wes-
tern Foundries, In this circuit ,•ten
games will be staged during the first TO GOOD ROADS EXECUTIVE
period; the inaugural game being set
for Saturday, May the 3rd., and the ` 4
concluding game for June the 6th.
III the soft -ball circuit there are six
teams -Clerks, Fry-Gunn-olas, Lions,
Lloyds and Gurneys, Independents,,
and Western Foundaries, the opening
Soft Ball game will be played on May
7th; and: the final on'June the 20th.
The Teams in both Circuits are now
busily and industriously :training, •In-
terviewing the Managers of thevari-
ous Soft Ball teams we have been
particularly impressed by the disclos-.
tires each has, made as to the invinci-
bility of his aggregation, although one
and all admit the tremendous for-
midability of the opposing factions,
and the splendid worthiness of their
steel. "
•"That there is good material in all
of the teams is beyond dispute, and
we are disposed to believe that the
team on top at the close oe the season
will have attained tp that happy : ele-
vation, mainly as a result of suetema-
tic, sustained and intensive, training.
Various methods of training, we un-
derstand are being :tried out. Those
kinds of Gymnastic stunts which are
supposed to harden the muscles,' and
supple the limbs are being engaged in,
with an enthusiasm, that is quite terr-
ible in its intensity. This /enthusiasm
is just the thing wanted, and indeed
the' soft ballets have no monopoly of
it either as it - is just as rampant in
the bosoms of the hardballers. En-
thusiasm, too is always contagious.
It is meet, moreover, that so far as
our Ball Sport is concerned this en 'The "Noble Outcast Wingham
Mr. Frank McDonald of Detroit, thusiasm should originate with the Opera. House, Thursday May 8th.
spent a couple of days at the home of Players. Enthusiastic players ,can al
his parents Conductor and Mrs, Me- ways command enthusiastic spectat-
Donald, John St. ors; enthusiastic patronage, and sup-
port. The players are now on hand, ham Hospital but is expected to be
awaiting the Umpires call. We corn -'out this week.
mend them to your notice. Turn out
A number of Winghamites were
and see them play.
entertained at the home of Mr. Bert
Abell and Miss Bessie 'Abell in Luck -
now on Tuesday evening.
Kincardine Walkerton Lucknow
Miss Nellie England is visiting her
aunt Mrs. Robt, Deyeil,
Mr. Johns Stone visited with his son
Mrs "Richard Stone in Kincardine ov-
er Sunday.
Rev. Dr. Perrie ` is at Toronto this.
week attending a meeting of the Pres-
byterian Synod.
Miss Florence- Groves- of Toronto,
isvisiting with her parents, Mr. and
Mrs. 1-I. Groves.
Mrs• Jack Radford .and children of
Be1more visited for a week with Mrs.
Alex VanAlstine.
Rev. Mr. Jones of -: Oro Station,
called on _. Wingham. and Belgrave
friends this week,
Master Toni England, Lucicnow,
event his holidays with his cousin
Master Charlie Deyell,
Mrs, McGavin has returned to her
home on Patrick St after spending
several weelcs in Toronto,'
Miss Dean Geddes of Mt. Forest,
spent the week. -end at the home of
Mr. and Mrs. R S. McGee.
Mr. and Mrs. Dan Geddes and dau-
ghter " Margaret of Lucknow, visited
with Mr; and Mrs. R. S. McGee.
Mr.. A. E. Smith and daughter, Miss
Nora, motored up from Toronto and
are visiting with old acquaintances.
ces.
Mrs. A. M. Hanna with her two.
daughters returned from Toronto
where they spent the "Easter holidays.
Mrs. Rich. Pocock has returned af-
ter taking a.well earned rest with her
daughter _Mrs. Fred G. Fox of Tor-
onto.
Mr. Robt, Cunningham leaves • this
week for Owen Sound where he has
secured a situation. Sorry to see you
go Bob.
Mrs. M. Johnston, Mr. and Mrs.
Thos. Fixter of Wallaceburg motored
up to visit with <reiativbes in this vi-
cinity.
Mrs. Seli of Wingharn spent East-
er at the horn of hei` parents," Mr.
and Mrs. Walter ,Marshall-Teeswa-
ter News.' a
Mr. W. J. Deyeli left this week for
Toronto where he will spend a busy
season at his favorite passtime, car-
penter work.
Miss . Bella Wilson of Turnberry,
and her niece Miss Isabel of Van-
couver are visiting in Hamilton and
Niagara Falls.. •
Reeve Robt. Johnston
of Lucknow
Mr. Johnston is a newly appointed
membet of the executive of the On-
tario Good Roads Association,
LOCAL AND GENERAL ITEMS
Miss Annie Nesbitt, of Wingham,
visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Geo.
Nesbitt, 12th of Maryborough.-Pal-,
merston Spectator.''
Miss Beth Stone returned to her
parents in Kincardine after spending:
six weeks withher grandparents,
Mr. and Mrs. John Stone. •
Mr. A. E Lloyd bas returned honie
from his western trip. Heis looking'
well but probably ten years older by
reason of the growth of a whisker.
Miss Lottie McPherson and her
brother Albert ' of Amberley, were
guests over Sunday at the home of
their sister Nlrs. Ed. J. Nash, Centre
St.
Mr. and Mrs, George Spottonwere
in St. Marys, Wednesday attending
the funeral of the late Joseph Mei gg h
• n
en,°father of Rt. -Hon. Arthur Meigh-
en.
Mrs. C. N. Griffen is home after
spending the winter in Toronto and
Sasketchewan. Mrs. A. - E Wilford
has accompanied her mother and will
spend the summer here.
Mr. E. Livermore of the Toronto
University and Miss Kathleen Liver
more of, the Wingham ' Hospital
spent Easter ,with their parents in
town, -Clinton News Record,
Misses Annie and Florence Barber
have returned to . Toronto and Miss
Elizabeth Barber to Ottawa after
visiting over the holidays with their
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Bar-
ber.,
Mr. and Mrs. Wilfrid Cruick-
shanks, of Wingham,, spent Good Fri-
day at the -home' of ylr. and Mrs.
James;,l\'Ioorehead, etroute to Mit-
chell where they spent Easter. -Listo-
wel Banner.
Mr. W. E. Brawley was at Toronto
last week attending a meeting of the
C. P. R. officials. He had 'the ileas-
ttre of a shake hands and chat with
President Beatty. Miss Daisy .Brew -
ley accompanied him,
Mr. J. J, Campbell, wife and ;little
daughter of 'Aylmer spent a few days
at the home of the former's parents,.
Mr. and Mrs.. Chas. Campbell, East
Wawanosh and with his brother, Mr,
Herb Campbell of Wingham,
The Canadian National 'Employees,
were treated to a pleasant outing'
Monday evening,. April 28111., when
Tey attended a moving picture scenic
lecture in the Library Hall at Palmer -
Ston. The lecture was descriptive of
a trip over the Canadian National
Railways and Steamship Lines from
coast to coast and was given by Capt.
State, a very able lecturer: This
proved to be very interesting and itt.
S t ructive.
Lieut. Stevenson of Clinton, who
has been taking charge of Wingham
Salvation Army has been ill in Wing -
Remember the Opening Game,
Saturday first, -.May the 3rd., at 3' p.m.
when the Factories and the Indepen-
dents will endeavor to decide which
is the better team, and Brussels will close their places of
l in are the League Of- :business each Thursday afternoon
The following g g
ficiais: during the summer. Teeswatcr closes
Hond Pres. --j. A. Morton. everyhlonday afternoon.
President -H. Campbell. Mr. R Beattie has installed a cool -
Vice -Pres. -N. Fry. ing 'system at hes stables which will
and Vice -Pres. -W. H. Gurney. take the animal heat away from the.
Secretary -H. L; Sherbondy: milk: This will' be the means of the
Treasurer -L. Young. ' ` milk keeping much better.
'Publicity Agent -J• Webster.. The annual meeting for the election
Umpires, Hard Ball -R. A. Currie, of officers of the Wingham: Chamber
G, L. Braelcen'bury, J. Lockridge, H. of Commerce will be. held in the Conn -
Walker, W. A. Miller, J J. Johnston. cii Chamber next Thursday evening,
Um )fres Soft' Ball -W. Van'W ck . (May 1st.) for the election' of officers.
'Umpires,Y ,
H, L. Sherbondy,-D. Holmes, E Cop If a man comes into town to sell
land, F. McLean, G. H. Howson. goods, he should help bear the ex
-
HARD
of that town. It is not fair
that the local merchant BALL SCHEDULE erchant should be
May •3rd. -Factories vs. Indepen- heavily tatted and the transient mer
dents, 3 p. m. Saturday. chant escape.
May 7th, -Lions vs Clerks 4 p m. To get best results from your Oil
Wednesday, Stove use British American Coal Oil,
May loth. -Foundries Ars Factories, less smoke, more heat, burns to the
3 p. m. Saturday.
- i ti Independents,
May 4
tl z i. L o s vs I
nde
P ,
6 p. m. Wednesday.
May t9th.-Foundries vs Clerks, 6
p. m. Monday,
May 24th. -Western Foundry vs
Factories, to a. m.
May 286. -Clerics• vs Independent,
6 p, rn,
May 30th. -Lions Club vs Factor-
ies, 6 p. m. •
June - 4th. -Western. Foundry vs
Lions Club; 6 p. tri.•
June 6th. -Independents vs Clerks,:
6' p. m.
Entrance fee, $2.00 per team, to be.
paid to treasurer before May' 1st.
SOFT BALL SCHEDULE
May 7th -Fry & Blackhall vs Wes-
tern Foundry, 6.30 p. til.
May 9th -Clerks vs Lloyds and
Gurneys, 6.30 p. m.
May teth-Lions Club vs Clerks,
2.30 p. in. •
May t7th-Lloyds & Gurneys vs
Independents, 2.30 p. m,
May aotlt Fry & Blackhall vs
Lions Club, 6.30 p. m.
May 22nd -Clerks vs Independents
6.30 p, m. •
May 24th -Lions Club vs Western
Foundry 2.30 p.• xn,
May 26th --Independents vs Fry &
Blackball 6.30 p, tri,
May i9th-Clerics vs Western
Foundry 6.3o p, m.
June 215d' --Lions Club vs :Lloyds
and Geri -toys 6.30 •p. in,
June 5th -•-Lloyds & Gurneys vs
Pry & Blackhall, 6.30 p. m.
Listowel Stationery Store Jute nth -Independents vs Lions
IVIr, Ernest Greer returned from Chub, 2.30 p, tut.
Craik, Sask., on Tuesday. He will go June r3th- i+ty Sc Blackball vs,
to Listowel to conduct the new sta- Clerks, 6.3o p. m,
tioner store r•eeet tl opened by Mr. Jurte )6111 -We tern Foundry vs
y o P Lloyds and Gurney, 6.30 p, tri.
H: B, Greer,under, the name of El- Jetta loth -Independents vs Wes -
doubt& Greer. 1cc Greer will no tern Dyoundry, 6.30 p. m:
doubt ,))take's success of the business
itt Listowel as lie is most coturteotts Protest Cottenittee•--J, A, Morton,
and obliging, A. H. Musgrove, and J. Johnston.
last .drop. Phone 3o for prompt de-
livery. Th rnPe soii Buchanan Hard-
ware, r o
ware.
Mrs. Weaver and family wish to
thank their friends and neighbors for
kindness'. and sympathy extended -at
the time of their bereavement in the
death of their father the late Albert
Hughes. -
The regul�aar electing of the Wo-
, -men's Hospital Auxiliary will be held
in' the Council Chamber on Monday,
May 5, at 3.45. A good attendance is
requested as plans are to be made for
the bazaar.
Call -and look at a big range of
'spring and summer Tweeds and Wor=
steds in all the new patterns and col-
ors for men or women's wear at A.
W. VVebsters' up stairs -over the Wing-
ham Advance -Times Office,
Don't fail to secure your tickets at
McKibbon's Drug. Store for the four
act comedy under the auspices of the
Women's Institute 'The Noble Out-
cast" in the.,town hall, Wingham, on
in •
Thursday , evening, May 8th, Pro-
ceeds
ceeds for charitable purposes.
Weekly Half Holidays
Wingham's weekly half holidays
commence on Wednesday afternoon,
May 7th., and will continue each week
during the months of May, June, Jtiiy
August, September and October, ex-
cept during any week in which a holi-
day occtire,
•
Belgrave Pres, Favor Union
The Presbyterians of •Belgrave and,
Calvin churches have given out bal-
lotts with the question, Are you in
favor of local union with the Metho-
dists of Belgrave artd the . Brick
Church? The Belgrave vote was too
for and to against and Calvin .voted
41 for and •7 against, In the latter
church there were only 9 ballotts dis-
ttibutcd.that were not returned.
sgesses
ubscriptions $2.0r per yeelee
SOCIAL' SERVICE COUNCIL
Of Huron County Met in Clinton
And Pass Resolutions
At an executive meeting of the :Bur -
on County Social Service Council,
held in Clinton on. Monday, the fol-
lowing resolution was unanimously
passed on motion of Dr. A. J. Irwin,
of Wingharn,' andseconded by A, lVI•'
Robertson, M. A. of Got/trick
Whereas the County of Huron in
January ant 1 votedon a y 91:}; the introduc-
tion of the Canada TemPerance Act,
and which was carriert .by a majority.
of 2,608, and was in successful opera-
tion until December, (1920) when it
was ' temporarily suspended, and
whereas, the County of Huron, in Oc-
tober, x9i9, with the rest of the pro-
vince, voted on retaining the Ontario
Temperance Act and gave a majority
of 16,168, in favor of the act, a'id
whereas, the vote :in 5921, against the
importation of liquor, was carried in
the county by a majority of 10,795,
'and whereas, the experience of this
county has proved the absolute and
assured success of these acts, as they
affect the best interests of the people
and have resulted in better homes -and
home life; have increased
opportuni-
tiesofeducation. tth'im ro ed moral
and cultural possibilities for children
and youth; have largely removed the
drunkard from our community life
with the burden of charitable support
of his family; have taken away from
the young, tete weak the 'habit -bound
the temptation of the organized li-
quor traffic,with its attractive sur-
roundings; is social influences and its
convenient ;supplies; have iniproved
our community life by redeeming our
best business corners from barroom
to useful trade and industry, and at
the same" thee given better hotel ac-
commodation; have enabled us to de-
velop our industrial resources, our in-
dustries and commerce, thus provid-
ing increased employment for those
needing it; and have brought to our
people,our homes, our trade, com-
merce and industry innumerable oth-
er benefits and comforts. •
"And whereas, the Legislature, of
Ontario has `+recently enacted a law
giving the Government authority to
submit to the electors of the province
any questions as to the enactment of
legislation repealing or amending the
0. T. A,, or as to prohibiting regulat-
ing, controlling or otherwise dealing
with the sale, keeping for: sale, having
in possession or transportation of li-
quor in Ontario.
They may also fix the terms in
which any such question or questions
shall -besubmitted and • the time and
manner in which the votes of the
electors shall be taken, and may, in
and by the same proclamation provide.
for voting on different. questions at
different times.
"Therefore resolved, that this execu-
tive committee, representing the vari-
ous municipalities of the county, in-
form the premier of Ontario that it is
our. opinion that at present there is no
popular demand from our people that
a plebiscite shall be taken on the
question, with the attendant expense,
confusion to business and other'inter
ference with the conduct of affairs..
"That the iiiimediate need of the
community is f'or the Government and--
its
ndits members to give every possible
'assistance to the officers charged with
the enforcement of the temperance
acts, and to use every available means
of preventing the brewers and distill-
ers of the province from supplying the
illicit traffic and also discontinue the
licenses to Ontario wineries to make.
intoxicating wines for beverage pur-
poses.
"That this' organization shall con-
tinue .to
on-tinue'to use its influence to have the
citizens" of our counter give all possible
help in carrying- on the campaign of
education as to the evils of the liquor
traffic and the benefits of prohibition,
-
l tothe lo-
calalso give personal. help.
cal officers charged with the respon-
sibilitylaws:. of enforcing the ternperance
"That copies of this resolution be
sent to the premier of the: province,
the local members and the press."
Banquet of Teeswater Masons
Teeswater Masonic Lodge, No. 276
held its annual banquet on Thursday
evening, the occasion being the visit
of the districtdeputy grand master,
S. Wilton, of Brussels., Visiting
brethren were present from Harriston
Wingham, Cargill, Walkerton and
Brussels.. The banquet was held in.
the town hall and was partaken of by
150 persons: Twelve young women,
the sisters or daughters of Ivlasons,
waited on the tables.
P. Pennington, W. M., oecupiedethe
chair and the following toast list was
gone. through: "The King and the
' i and re-
sponded
proposed byS.
R. Brill,
Craft," , 1 p
to by all presettt singing the
"National Anthem"; "The Grand
Lodge," proposed by Dr. G. S. Fowl-
er and responded to by the D. D. G.
M., Mr. 'eVilton; "The Empire" pro-
posed by C. F. Richardson, and re-
sponded to by Dr. M. H. Gillies;"Our
Lodge," proposed by G. 'C. Webster,
and responded to by R. E. McCallum;
"The Visiting Brethren", proposedby
Gordon Melvin, and responded to by
members of the craft from Wingham,
Cargill and Walkerton; "The Ladies",
proposed by G.' H, Linklater, anti, re-
sponded to by 13, A. Hiscox,
The toast list was interspersed with
vocal and instrumental solos, Mr,
Fryfogle, of Wingliatn, furnished mu-
sic during the banquet,
Mr. Jonas Hopper has been engag-
ed as caretaker of the 'W inlhaln Pub -
tic School,
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Insurance Office Moved
Cosens and Booth have been busy
men for at least a couple of days re-
cently. They moved their offices
from the Vanstone building to the
north part of the Queens, Hotel which
has been fitted tip as an insurance of-
fice for them. The building : which
they have vacated will be moved
away and that corner will be used for
the War Memorial, Excavating for
the foundation will be commenced in
the near future.
Good Concert, Small House
The McQuinn Sisters''eutertainment
in Mills Memorial Hall , on Friday
night was very poorly attended al-
though the show was excellent. The
younger sister, delighted Jhe small au-
dience with the bells and xylophone
and she is also a clever young accom-
panist on the piano. The elder sis-
ter is a marvel at the piano. The
novelty orchestra consisting of violin,
saxophone, bells piano and traps,
with an accompaniment here and
there of a jazz whistle was indeed a
musical treat.
Women's Institute Meeting
The Wingham Branch of the W- I.
held their monthly meetingin the
•Council Chamber, on Thursday, April
24th., with a good attendance- of; mem-
hers. At the close of the business
meeting the Rev. (Dr.) Perrie gave
an address on the Armenian Relief
Association. Dr. Perrie said he hop-
ed that the W. I. would see their way
clear to adopt one of these little Ar-
menian boys and be responsible for
their expenses at the home' near
Georgetown. Dr. Perrie felt sure it
was a worthy cause and had no doubt
but that if the ladies undertook the
work, they would have the hearty co-
operation of the .citizens of both the.
town and surrounding country. A
readingwas then given entitled "That
Old Sweetheart of Mine" by Mrs. W.
Jos. Henderson. in her usual splendid,
manner. Lunch was then served and
a social half hour spet.
May Have a Lacrosse Team
A. fairly well attended meeting' of
lacrosse enthusiastis was held in the
Council Chamber on Monday even-
ing. It was decided to enter a team
providing the association will permit
them to enter a suitable group. Or-
ganization will be made just - as soon
as they find out they can (enter.
Methodist Church Notes
Rev. C. E. Cragg. Sunday May 4th
1924.
to.3o-The quarterly Communion
Service will be held preceding the
communion, a reception service for
new members. As upwards of 5o:
have intimated their desire to unite ->
with us on Sunday, We hope their
may be a large attendance of mem-
bers to bid them ' welcome into the
Church. Please note the hour, 50.30
instead of ti a. m. This hour applies
to our Sacramental Services.,'
2.30 p. m. -Sunday School and Bi-
ble Classes. '
7 p. m. -Evening Service: The
pastor will deliver a special sermon
to the young ladies of the congrega-
tion A ladies choir will lead the
singing. Special music.
Mass Meeting in Methodist Church
A Mass Meeting of all citizens of
Wingham and district, will be held in
the Methodist Church, on Friday ev-
ening, May 9th, at 8 p. ni under the
auspices of the Women's Organiza-
tion of town, to be addressed by Mrs.
Gordon Wright of London Ontario.
Mrs. Wright is one of the outstand-
ing women in Canada, she is presi-
dent of the Dominion W. C. T. U.,
and also president of the London
Branch of the W. M. S. Quite re
cently she spent several months ad-
dressing dressin Mass meetings in Scotland`-
and England, principably in Scotland
She ought to have a most interesting
story to tell. It is a rare privelege to
have such a woman address a: meeting
in town, and we sincerely hope a
large crowd may be present to hear
her.
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