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The Wingham Advance Times, 1924-12-04, Page 141, -;.0...escs.' • . • • • • . t • St. . 411,, I • .e's...;.; Ise entarealetee ens eels: a • ,. • ,, Single Copies, Five Cents. .----sereernentmete-saterre---easeen THE SALVATION ARMY irhe Wingharn Lions Ravenously Devour Bear and' Deer on Friday I . zath Anniversary Services Conducted By Colonel IVIiller and Brigadier alcAmmand Fottr very interesting and inspiring services were conducted by Colonel Miller ad Beigadier McAmmotid. On Saturday evening the Colonel deliv- •ered an address entitled the "Pioneer Days of the Salvation Arniy in Cae- •ada" and. it was interesting to hear of the early days struggles of the small band of Salvationists as tleey carried on their great work amongst the people. In one new opening the Colonel said, his first bed was the soft side of an oak plank-. The Colonel spoke With great pow- er in the two Meetings held On Sun- day,eat et a, in., the service was one when an appeal was made for definite Holiness living. Brigadier McArr.- mond soloed. In the evening service the Colonel was very clear in his de- finitioa of. the word "Salvation" and a definite call to Salvation was sounded out. Brigadier McAmmond and. Cap- tain Nevill sang a duet "Since My Life is Hid Away with Christ in God" On Monday, evening, at the request ,of the Methodist Young People's As- sociation the'Colonel, delivered a. lec- ture entitled "The Founder of the Sal- vation Army." The Rev. Mr. Cragg took thechair, and was supported by •.:Salvation Army Officeis from Gode- 'rich, Clinton, Seaforth and the. home • Corps. Lt. Kingdon gave an organ recital eptitled the "Story of the •'Cross" and an instrumental quartette was alsot rendered by- four of the •of - Kelly--BoyleeNuptials • , • Saceed Heart Church, St, Augustine was the scene of a quiet but pretty wedding on Wednesday morning, when Eleanor Boyle became the bride • of John Keller of High River Alberta, • Thebride was dressed hi a beaded oakwood satin crepe dress withbrown marvella coat, hat,, shoes and gloves. Miss Mary Bo3rle, sister of the bride, actecl as bridesmaid and wore dark brown crepe lace trimmed dress with sand, coat and hat. Mr, Tom Kelly of Teeswater acted as groomsmate The groom's gift to the bride was e pretty string pf pearls, to the brides- eretid, a string of pearls and to the groomsman a gold. watch chain. The happy couele will leave after '.the New Year fortthe gsoom's ranch hear High River, Alberta. Bruce Population Figures The population of the various muni- clpalities in Bruce according to the assessor's figures for 1923 are: Albe- marle 874, Rmabel /849, Arran 1819, Brant 2848, Bruce 1761, Carrick 2826, • Culross 1896, Eastnor et3, Eldersre • 1588, Greenock eo28, Huron 2363, Kin- esardine 1909, Kinloss 1400, Lindsav • 522, St. Edmunds 349, Saugeen 1170, a total of 26,3/5 for the x6 townships with a representation of x9 in the county council. • The population of • the 5 towns is as follows: Walkerton 2316, Kincardine 2513, Wiarton 1814, •.Chesley 1746, SouthaMpton 1552. The • population of the nine villages in or- der of size: Port Elgin 137o, Luck - now 917, Teeswater 813, Paisley 735, Mildmay 657, Tara 5o2, Lions Head 361, Hepworth 332 and 'Tiverton 288, • Farmer's Club Sapper - Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Anderson's • home kin East Wawaleosh, was the scene of a large and happy gathering - on Thursday- evening, The occasion was the animal oyster supper of the Fatmer's Club of Carrie School Sec- tion. Over one hundred people par- took of a most elaborate dinner. The tables fairly groaned with ,the good • things provided by the ladies of the • vicinity, After supper a short program was given including violin eelections by Messrs, John Coultes and Robert • Coultes, a couple of piano selections, and short addresses by Robt. Cottltes, xing, M. P., J. J. Kerr, W. J. Curiae and A. G. 'Smith. Mr. 5. 3. Kerr, who is president of the Clubnead.e a most capable chair- men. 'We understand the reason he stood up during the entire program was be- • cause of bis having eaten too much, however, he that es it may he is hard to beat as a cheirmatt, or in fact at anything he gods at. A. hearty vote of thanks was ex- • iterated to Mr. and Mrs, Andereon for their hospitality. As hoet and hos - tees this gratid tottple are tinserpass- ed anywhere, Mr, Anderson replied • brielay, welcoming all to their home, • W1NGHAM„ ONT., THURSDAY, DECEMBER 4th, 1924 Subscriptions $aoP Per year. A fairly good attendance of busi- ness men were present at the Lions luncheonin the Brunswick Cafe nn Friday evening .% The Lions and 'their guests fed on bear.rneat and vension, with the compleinenta of Mr. W, J, Boyde. Mr. Boyce and His Bear and worked on the camas while it was still warm. As Mr. Beer was not all thee (on the table) :the Lions did not take hieevidence, Mr. A. H. Musgrove ,was the spea- ker of the evening and his talk on the pioneer deers in Huron County, was lis- tened to very attentively by all. He told of coming from. Clinton when a ladwith his parents, travelling in a sleigh. Of the hardships of pioneer life of his school days and the old echools and benches up the side walls with the big box stove in the centre. The long journeys to Clinton with the grain and the oxen. Of his first re- collections of Wingham, he and a brother had come to Wingbane with a grist, followed as they supposed be* their father, but own -1g to trouble with his oxen he was detained sever- al hours on the road and. the boys walked up ancl down the streets to keep from freezing, finally waking- the landlord .they were shelterd in Cor- nyn's log hotel. He told of his at- tending school for a shoat time at Goclerich and later of his first seeing his name in print when he passed sis a teacher and how he had felt like e. millionaire when he •was accepted as teacher in. the Bluevale School at the ruagnificient salary of $165. Mr, R. Vanstonee was good fellow- To say the talk was interesting •is ship chairman for the evening, Mr, putting it mildly. The young people Gordon Buchanan, sang a solo in his of today are greatly interested in usual excellent voice' and Miss Hazel tales of pioneer life. These stories Brandon -presided. at the piano. Mr, should be preserved. Would it not Boyce was called. on to tell the story be well to form a Historical Society, - of how the bear and he first made in Winghain and vicinity to: honor the each others' acquaintance. left. Boyce memor f- ti se ioneers h s told how, while crossing a ravine in truly and well .laid the foundation of company with: Thos, Fortune, Don. our homes and public institutions; al - Rae •and: Alex. Crawford, all being so that our young people and future several rods apart, he peered into •a generations may understand and val- hole at the root of an overturned tree ue the great efforts made by the first and a great big black bear was view- settlers of our County? Few indeed ing, him with no love light ia his remain of the originals, but more in - eyes, Mr. Boyce rudely blew powder teresting by fae than a radio concert into his face arid. feeling sorry for or the story of an Arctic flight is to Mr. Bear he called his companions hear the reminiscences of those men and made elaborate arrangements for and women who made homes out of a respectable and appropriate funeral, forest places. ' W. J. Greer Has Not Sold The editor of The Advance -Times is pleased, to be able to announ:ce, af- ter a conversation with .Mr. W. J. Greer, that he has not sold out his boot and shoe business in Wingharn, nor has he any intention of doing so at' present. It was reported in the Bownianville Statesman that Mr. Russell Copeland had purchased a shoe busincEss in Wingham, but we understand that they have been mis- informed. The Late Wm. Paul A well liked young mart was Mr. William. Paul, who passed away at the home of Mr. and Mrs, John Stone, on Monday, Dec. xst. Be was born in England and came to Canada about twelve years ago and has ever since resided in Wingham, where he was employed in the Bell Factory. He was 34 years of age. Funeral services will be conducted at Mr. Stone's residence on Thursday afternoon at a o'clock. Interment will be made in Wingharn cemetery. Deceased is survived by two bro- thers and a sister, who live in Eng - lend. Wornen's Institute Meetings Rube Horning Still Laid Up Mr. Rube Horning, who played with the Palmerston baseball ...team here this summer, and who at the last game here had the misfortune to, frac- ture his let, has been sentto bed 'and has had to have the injured limb pat in a plaster cast. The ligaments and muscles were badly torn about the knee and he will be laid up for sortie weeks. His 'friends here have much sympathy for Rube in his misfortune, Leaves Dominion Stores Mr. pert Abell,' who has been man- agee of the Dominion Stores at Wingham for some time has severed his connection with Doirileion Stores and is opening up a music Store na the Crawford block, Bert's nearly friends will wish him success in his new venture. Mr. Tone Smith, a for- mer printer with.theWinghatn Times, conios front Windsor...to succeed Mr. Abell in Dominion Stores, omessarintworwin...tons......ar. PERSONAL ITEMS Mr. Hugh McAllister of Elma, was a visitor in Wingham on Tuesday. Dr, Calder motored to Toronto, on Sunday, where she spent a few days. Mies Islay Wright of Deteoit, is ietiiseyit.ing with her sister, Mrs, C. Met- . Mrs. A. McDiarmid of Lucknow, spent the week -end with relatives in Miss Elsie Rogers has gone to Stratford where she has accepted a situation. Mrs. R. G. Mitchell, and daughter, Miss Laura, are spending a week in Toronto. s Miss Catherine Adams of Hamilton, spent a few days at the home of her parents, John St. • Reeve J. Walton McKibbon ,is at- tending the December meeting of the Huron County Council. Mrs. Wm. Herd ancl babe of Lee - don, are `easiting at the home of her sister, Mrs. T. McK. Smith. Mr. Alex. C. Hanna of Man., is the guest.of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. McD. Hanna, lVfinnie St. Miss Alexia Kemp visited this week at the home of her sister; Mrs, R. A. • Currie, Wingham.-Listowel Banner, - Mrs. J. S. Gee, of Toronto, who has been. visiting in town the guest of her still, Mr. J, H. Gee, left this week for Wingham, where she will visit with her daughter, Mrs. (Dr.) Parker. - Listowel Standard. Success as Whiskey Detective Barn Burned Near Lucknow The fine barn on the farm of Alex We have a copy of the, Dodge City Daily Globe of Dodge, Kansas, whicli contains a lengthy account of the wcirk of a hobo detective who is wounding up a number of liquor vio- laters of the law. The detective is E. L. :Bloomfield, an old' Winghara boy, and son of Mrs. Bloomfield, Centre St. Mr. Bloomfield disguises as a hobo, a laborer, a painter, a busi- ness man and at times a jeweler. Mceinnon was fired by an. unknoeya . . person .on Saturday night and was burned to the ground with • small cetantities of hay and straw, Mr. Mc- Kinnon was in Toronto et the time and the fire was discovered by neigh- bors, who on tlieir arrival at the burn- ing .barn found tracks leading from the bush to the horse stable door. The tracks were traced back by a flambe:: of those present at the fire and it was found that the person had waded the river rather than cross the bridge. 'The snow was heavy and, 'al- though the tracks were traced for 'a Song' distanee, they were finally' lost. The barn, which was a large one, 6ox8o feet; burned rapidly and the blaze could be seen for miles. Several' other buildings; in 'the vicinity, includ- ing an old oat mill, were saved on ac - .count of the heavy 'snow. No reason. has been advanced for the deed of theefire bug. The tracks in the snow indicate, that he had turn- ed back a number of times to see how the fire was progressing. The December Meeting of The Wingham Town Council The December meeting of Wing- Ritchie. It was felt that a new piano •The regaIar Monthly meeting of the ham Town Council was held on Mao - Women's Institute was held in the day, Dec. xstCouncillors Wilkin - Conned Chamber on Thursday after- son 0000 There were 53 present. and Bennett were not able to be noo 4 present owing eo eicknese. The min.. splendid program was given consist- Utes of previous meeting were reed ing of a reading. "Somebody's Moth- and ado.pted. er" by ales: Thos, Forbes, an instrta On motion of Cotmeillors Fells and mental by Misses Elliott and Taylor Mitchell, by-law No, 944, a by-law to. and another instrumental by Miss provide for a line of credit at the Do - McGregor and a recitation by Miss minion Bank up to Sto,000 and auths Johnston. Mise Gordon of Teeswat. orize borrowings from time to time er, gave an exceptionally fine instre- to meet the ordinary' current expendi- tactual "The Stones," •Rev. Mr. Cragg tures, was passed gave a splendid "'Wass on "Woman, On raotion of Councillors Mitchell Her Power and Possibilities." He end Raney, by-law No. 945, a byname referred in very complimentary man- to take care of the construction sys- aer to the excellent work being car. tem of the town. of Wingham to ra'ae on by the •Wingham branch of money by way of a loan by the isstte the Wornen's Institute, The theme- and sale of debentures for said. work, • tea of woman has always varied with .-cernere her treatmeat, treat her as She was Ou motion of Reeve McKibbon and treated in Ancient Rome and she be- Coun, Vas, the clerk was iestracted consee a slave; treat her as she is be- to seed a letter of sympathy to Mrs. ing treated in Chine. and India to -day, W. J. Mitchell and the Brennau Con - and she becomes a child; and treat her fleeting Co., owing to the sad be ss she is being treated in thaland reavernent which they sustained.lin the and America to -day, and she becomes amth of Mr. W. j. man's egteal and companthe. The ad- The mayor reported that he hadex- dressewas worthy of further eolunent ambled a splendid second hand piano but space will not permit us to con- which cotad be boaght right for the tote. •own hail, it was the proparty of Mrs 5 would be spoiled if it ever were put up in the hall. Moved by Coons, Smith and Mitchell that the mayor be authorized to purchase piano foe Stes and that • it be placed. in :the town hall (upstairs) and not be al- lowed to be taken from. there under any consideration and that 'a rent of $4 Per night ,be charged for the bee of this piano and that this money be kept in a separate piano fund -Carr- ied. The finance committee have drawn the bitia.ace of $200. from a pa- triotic fund, which has 'been lyingin lite bank in Mr. Groves' name, to pay for the piano. The report of Dr. R. L. Stewart, Medical Officer of Health was ree A few off the interesting items of the report are: Estimated. population . Births to Nov. t3th . - Infant deaths 'ander s year Deaths, all 'mama to Nov. 13 Communcable Disemes: Seariet Fever Whooping Cough .. ......... ..... 2440 30 Tubeiettlosis, ..... .... WatereaArteelatt 27 4 .... - ..... 20 Former winghamites or Executive of Huron Old Boys' Association The Annual meeting of the I-Iuron Old Boys' Association of Toronto, was held in the Auditorium •pf the Y. M. C, A. Building/4o College St., Toronto, on Friday evening last, and wrs attended by the largest number of Huronites for many years. Every municipality of the old county was well represented, and the greatest eta thiteiasm prevailed. The annual reports of the various officers showed the association to be in a highly prosperous condition, and large increases • to themembership were reported. There is a balance of over $tho.00 in the treasury. The principal fee:tire of the meet- ing, was the very interesting address of His Worship Mayor Hiltz on the topic of "The Country Boy in Tor- onto." His Worship got a very enthusias- tic reception, and with many humor- ous anecdotes, portrayed the casettes* boy, barefooted at school, growing on the fann, and then heading for the city, to make his fortune, or his live- lihood,eras the caee might be. • A. hearty vote of thanks was ten- dered him for his very instructive ad- dress. A resolution Was carried to the ef- fect that this year's Executive be composed. of the Officers and a com- mittee of ten members. •The reports of the Donation and Entertainment Committee, will be dis- cussed at the next regular meeting. The following officers were elect-, ed for the ensuing.year: Honorary Presidents -Sir John S. Willison, Mr. J. A, McLaren, Mr. W. Proudfoot. President -Mr. R S. Sheppard. Vice Presidents -Mrs, j. A. Mc- Laren, Mrs. H. B. Stowe, Miss E. Campbell. Secretary --Mr, E. Floody, lainanciel Secy. -Mr. J. A. Cameron Treasurer -M. John Robertson, Chaplains -Rev. C. A, Seager, Rev. Jas. Wilson Auditors -Mr. R, S. Bailey, Mr. A. E. Forbes. Committee -Messrs, A. H. Mc- Creath, John Moot., Robt. Holmes, R. C. King, N. B. Cobbledick, Mrs. I -I. Martin, Miss Lily Paterson, Mrs, A. H. McCreath Mrs. G. C. Young, • Mrs. W. H. Ferguson. Notwithstanding the stormy night, the attendance was the largest for years. Honorary President Sir John S. Willison was indisposed, and. could not be present. Mr. Lack Kennedy, formerly of Clinton and Wingham, made his first appearance at the annual meetings, and was very much interested. Miss Lily Paterson, Mrs. G. C. Young, both forrner Wingliamites ace new additions to the Executive. Mr. A. E. Forbes, the "Whirlwind Hustler", formerly of Seaforth, is one of the Auditors. Associatecl with hirn is "I3ob" Bailey, Mayor Hiltz, Real Estate Manager, and former banker of Goclerich and Bayfield, R. S. Sheppard, the new president, is a Goderich. Old Boy, a son of George Sheppard, Bookseller and. Sta.- tioner. Bert McCreath is on the Executive this year, and see if he don't make things hum. President Proudfoot supplied the refreshments, which were very much appreciated. The meeting was a record breaker for 'membership fees, and Financial Secretary Cameron was glad: VISITING WINGHAM ettattiteeH;PAiakalittal te...st Adj. Refu.s T. Spooner, entered the Army work about twelve years ago and' is one of the most brilliant of the younger section of officers in the' Canadian Salvation Army Field. He has been attached to the Staff of our Training Garrison in Toronto, was Territorial Life Saving- Scout Organi- zer and has now the oversight of the Young People's Work of the London Division of the Salvation. Array. I -le issepayieg' his first visit to the Local Salvation Army Corps next week -end, December 8th., gth., toth. A splendid concentina player, the Adjutant, with his wife who is also a capable music- ian will give a first class =laical con- cert on Saturday evening, commenc- ing at 8 p, rn, On. Sunday at er a. rn. and 7 p. m., special services will be el- se held and conducted by the visiting officer. On Monday at 4.30 p. in., a lantern lecture for children will • be held, and will be followed be* another special lantern lecture entitled "A Trip to England and the Coronation." This ;illustratedlecture has somewhere around 15o dissolving views, showing some of the most 'beautiful scenery, sky .effects, flowers and historical pla- ces, The monetary value of pollee of these slides are $2.bo each. \ Come along aud bring someone -With you. It is interesting to recall, the • Adju- teat was in charge of Baden Powell, Boy Scout of Canada, who attended the Coronation of HIS Majesty King George V in ten and is' also a sur- vivor of the "Empress of Ireland" dis- aster, ' Wedding Reception A reception was givers byttlie friends and neighbors in honor of Mt and Mrs. Roy Porter, at their home oil the loth of Turnberre an Thursday eveu. ant of lest week, • The preset1s were numerous and costly. The evening was spent in citeds and dancing, till the wee small hours of the morning. ,,enttae „te. Barn Fires Numerous Barn fires seem to be unusually numerous this fall. Another is re- ported from Morris townships. where Alex. Nichol, who lives a mite and a quarter south of Brussels, had his . barn completely • destroyed on the morning of November xeth. He had a lantern at the barn While he was doing his chores and in some manner it was upset and set the place ablaze. Saunders and Diamond Wedding Very quietly at the Manse, Blue - vale,' 011 Thursday 27th., the marriage took place of LesterV. Saunders, son of Mr. and Mrs, J. Saunders of Wind- sor, to Elizabeth Caroline Diamond, younger daughter of Mr. and Mrs, Harry Diamond, Wingham. Rev. C. Tate officiated. After, a dainty luncheon, served at the home of the bride's parents the happy cou- ple left on the afternoon train for a short honeymoon trip, on their re turn they will reside at '1531 York St. Windsor. The Late John Steurnol Sr. Auother of Howick's pioneers has passed away to his reward in the per- son of John Steurnol, sr., of brarige Hill, who passed away ort Thursday morning, Noel: e3th., after a Ling and painful illness, and was interred in the Corrie cemetery Saturday af- ternoon, the services being conducted by his pastor, the Rev.. R. S. Janes. The deceased was a life-long: resident of this neighborhood and was a most industrious and respected citizen. Besides his widow he is survived by a grown-up faraily, all of whom have the sympathy of the coeuntmity in their bernavermnt. Money in the Print Shop? The "white headed boy" from Dun- gerinon, Mr. Wm. IVIole, was an town on Monday and left several hundred dollars at our sanctum to pay the D. R. Officers, Poll Clerks, Constables and rent of Polling Places, Like most other people he hadn't any money for the poor printer therefore we are anx-, iotisly awaiting his return to Wing - ham before the roses bloom agaite It is not many people who pay the oth- er fellow first, but Bill assures tts he ilea not kept a cent for himself nor won't until all the other fellows are paid. May Ise -remain on West Wa- wanosh township council until he be- eomes reeve and warden of the come- ty. Salesinan-"Modarn, you will sink nearly out of ,sight in the luxurious ,reeshions of this new car, I Lady (decisively)-- "No, thankst When 1 ride in a new car I want to be alairtly viaible.