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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance Times, 1926-07-01, Page 4WINGHA L_ADVANCE-TIMES Tiiuz;sday, al;at., X926 SpeCial — of — FLuel,now '` N V I, . „� ' Any article in our window will be sold_ at 51000 during this sale. AVE LOOM, GREAT EVENT IN LUCKNQW BALMY DAYS WAS OCCAS- ION OF CALEDONIAN GAMES NIIlIIIIiIIlAp111M111MIIISIII " r ,. phones IIlAl11 111x11Ui11110111 1 _FI = = -- !_ SQUTIr BRUCE, LIBERAL'S §§11§§§§§111,11.1711111111100.011MIMMMIIII 01101/110111 - J. G. Anderson, of Lucicnow, who represented South Bruce in the. Pro- vincial House for one tern. from':cosi •to 1914, was again •chosen as the Lib= eral candidate for the new provincial .Liberal iridin of South Bruce'■ •held • in the town hall, on Thursday' afterfitoon e 24th.NM Jit'tve24th, Six other sand'were proposed, candidates p' posed, ® lit a ■ ■ -ere. }A4�',I� ���;��� %, �� :lt , '* ' �r it k; , �`y�1 1{ r`� •ti +'yi<�•• ar ,, hr ti \\'',„: Biu "� 1 , ■ 1111 III ■ ■ ' 1 MI i 1 III ■ Toronto Telegram) ARTICLE NO, II During the last quarter of the nine teenth century one of the biggest_ Waal sporting events of the province-- the' Caledonian ponies, took place at in Bruce county. Rarely does a village organization such cele- gain such strength and s brity at was attained by this society between the years 1874 .and 1896.. Who it was that first stiggested the organization of a branch of:the Cale- dortiaix society at Lucknow does not appear, at the present time to be known. The large Scotch element' in g ships immediate' lyes village and constituted a cediate nal atmosphere for the youngsociety, and it 'waxed strong in numbers and in wealth. Chief aim of the society, apart from its benefit work, was the fostering of Scotch sentiment and patriotism by upon. thingS of..a n tiotnaicharacter,xthe holding of Scotch concerts, banquets, balls and field sports. It was in the carrying out of this, last feature -field sports—that the so- won P drew biggers crowdsgs thant anys other Y,hborm coast- trichoid it drewe athletes from all parts of the English speaking world, The second Wednesdayin Septent-ton; ber was the da fixed on which to ' y s and it was a hold the annual game propitious choice: For nine consecu- tive years following the organization of the society, weather conditions were of thtbest, This brought the crowds, and it en shied thie committee iso charge each 1 year to carry out tl.eir program to completion, Those whoprepared the program showed great zeal and enter- prise in 'securing new . attractions. They were. always going themselves "one better,' and as they always liv- ed up to their promises . they com pletely won the confidence of the pub- lie.• number of -men, distinguished ' g in their 'own wag, were at the colic- 'nation of this society . induced to tome all ,the way from Scotland to tour the • cosntinent and to participate in the sixes at Lucknow. In 18 8 g 7 it was George Davidson, a famous all round athlete from Dundee; in 1882' came Donald Dinnie,the chain- pion wrestler and heavyweight ath- ete of the world, and undoubtedly lire reafiest,.' Scotch athlete of -all g nine. William :MacLennan, champion piper and dancer was another iivpor- en < a- talion, and m 18Sr Joseph H diy c me who had been a piper in the 8th 'P P 7 Highland regiment; the sound of , , whose sensitive .pipes fell upon the su- Per -sensitive ears of Jessie. Brown at L'ucknow, India, bringing hope of.re- and life to the besieged whites,Mary when hope had been abandoned.but. p The Queen's Own and the 48th Hi- ghlanders .Band from this city were frequent visitors to Lucknow on q games da Ale end • of the town. ; y` 'legend- tells of the £first visit of our High land musicians .there: After the games and a eveningth members o£ the Highland band joined in the cele -Miss bratmg •and enjoyed the hospitality of the town so much .that they cancelled engagements ',for 'the following an rent 'ne for an entire eek days d as d w .. in Lucknow—of course this may• bearra idle gossip. , . , • i The competitions were. Running races of distances from z oyards to 4 five miles, according .to age and oc- cupation—one .of the most popular and best filled .class was- for cone- mercial travellers—jumpingfilledelasscontests: the_ shot,.,throwing the ham- novelty rg_ single stick duels andtmen's and races, g women's archery contests. In the ev- •= ening a dancing and music contest was held. The first year that the .games were held, the modest ruin of $300 was gi- ver in prizes. The next year the management felt warranted in offer- int an additional hundred, and each_tied as greater and greater crowds at- tended the amounts offered in medals, ups and m p prizemoney was increased until in 1881 ' and 1882 the handsome sum of $t,300 was distributed among the competitors in the various events; while the New York Police Gazette offered a dna mond' studded belt then worth $goo to the athlete winning the greatest number of points in the ilif- contests, • I i 1882 Donald Din - ' me carried off this coveted prize af- . coming thousands of miles „to the town to coin etc, p The attendance in the years betwen n the octet reach' ttsnzeit$h was around 53,000. An lee Of so cents was charged the games, which were all staged the one day. y 188o 'the society had prospered such ani extent that it felt justified purchasing a park for its own .Aur- It selected a slit acre plot at southwest corner of the village __� _ata N1 Groceries c4 Chinaware ® ■ ®Wlnikertan li — �. VVE _ �_ = gg�� ® ■1.+�,a _ = PLEASE f namely, Frank Rennie, ex -M, L. A., Walkerton; R, E,. TruaX e: 1VI, P„ Walkerton; Peter H. Mckenzie, ex -M. P,, Lucknow; J. A. Johnston, • Mild- may; A. G. McLennan,'" Walkerton and Warden D. McDonald, Teeswa- .■ Ir• ■ ■ ■ ® ■ Ay lib A+ ,.. ,.� u`,,. S E 1,! .P.,.,, • "..... r ■ ■ 111 ■ ■ 1 -11 fro It matters not what you come i WI si to our store for, we want to see ®ter• ® you satisfied. =Anderson ® = In our EATS . department on- _ = Iy the ,Best is offered for sale, lt�l _Every ounce of Food is ®very Id = carefully selected. ® _ ® ® All withdrew in favor of IVir. before a ballot was taken. N11 I11 1 IM E. Ever in step with style, we present GRAY SHOES,.in the , There was a good representation from every part of the riding. R.D. Cameron, o£ Luelcixow, presided. W. E. N, Sinclair, leader , ' of the Liberal Opposition in the Ontario egislature, and. Nelson ',Parliament; L •III provincial organizer, were the princi- speakers. Mr. Sinclair dealt® ® ■ ® 1 ® ® ■ ® soft shades In ing with so popular for Summer Wear. ■ mesvx. .• coin* . ,=.,rate,, •.,..Mnemic .imaivoz��vvit,� 1 design, as well as color, are these smart Shoes in keep- ■ the apparel modes of the Season, 11 1s .® .... II Priced 0 to $7.00 •• ........ . 1 will® 1 Teel sure you buy. The value is exceptional. o ' ' _c i bon Drug Store S ® r ®pal —_withthe ®_ Don't forget to try our '— E 85c `Tea. It's Good. I id ®speaking present ' criticizedthesituation." Government. Ss IMI ....... ._ ....,. .. .. ,,,,,.,,. g: Y STEP-IN and STRAP MODELS,with slightly darker Gray 1 of the finances: of the prow-' he said the present Government had started out to,reduce expenditures, but it .had now increased millions of dollars. He accused the .premier for 1 ® ■ Lizard Skin applique trimming. Spike and Cuban heels which add • charm and dressiness. 1 WINDOWS ■ SEE THESE IN OUR ■ �" Eliinces _ °g' Store' ® h®Y �a and Coffee 1Fa$Qrei = alllali51114111a1i1®III�I11®IIlf�iil�III111111�111a111IN U Wimizlis�. Ont. Phone.5� : You save with safety,at your I�exall Drug Storeneighboringsplendidly flirting with both parties in his O. T. A. Folic y • , , The following' officers were elected: - Preside•nt, George Scliwindt, Walker,W. vice-president, Thomas H. Wile P■ son, Walkerton; s.,ecretary, J. A. John- stun, Mildmay; treasurer, B. Bingess- Wer; Formosa. ® 1 0 "■ 'M ■ t}�;a>'EER M J. G — Telephone 23 — III THE GOOD SHOE STORE WINGHAM, ONT. ,■ and this was fitted up for holding the sport's and the accommo_ dation of spectators. The park was a sort of natural amphitheatre. The northern perfectly flat while e:, the south pari -y hill rises abruptly to a ce derable height c grassy slope of this hill made a . ;lendid viewpoint. from wh' itch the exhibition on the plain be- ow. On the west and. 'north sides was erected a -grandstand • that com, fortabl accommodated Y 4,00o people. Near the entrance to the parkin 188y, ,was the Caledonian Hall, a large oc tagonal frame structure. This -was. the meeting place •of the society, and wasSnell, used for holding banquets and which occupied the ev- enTheings of the Caledonian games. The. Caledonian Society still holds= • the title of grounds , and building where these g sines were held. __- _ .._. .,.. , ..., . , . ...,.. ,.. , ,: , .,.• ....,•:: _.. �';' -,L. ', "THESE TI WAND' ADw • , $' y ; ;a f •• • :I Married In Stratford St. a 'r"i w tilt i"� ®®®",`I 'r l �` ��®® al :5.. ®®1a SEMAIM■IROMM .* " , ••`�M i1 ®� ~�'� ^ W A rett, lace in pretty wedding took p Paul's Anglican Church, Stratford, on Wednesday, June 23rd,; •when. Mande, youngest daughter of the late` Mr, anal .Y g Mrs, James Fleuty, of Wingham was united in marriage to John W. Dodd,iii ,Insurance broker: of Wingham. The rector,of the church, Rev. ` W. H. performed the ceremony. The bride was unattended. Iinniediately after the ceremony a reception was held at the home o£ Mr. and Mrs. ;j.gg E. West,•e73 Ontario street, when the E. 73 bride and bridegroom received: the congratulations of relatives and friends. A daint buffet lunch was of terwards served. Later, Mr. and Mrs. Dodd left' on a motor tri to Hainil-F P ton,Oakville and other points,the bride travelling in a poudre blue coat with hat to match. The ha sou- . happy 18111111111®Iill�lll�lll®III®III�IIi�I{118111aill;k 1! ,� ® ; ' FYTE = ; ,; M' =C WINGHAM ■ - We are interested in = same will offer a bonus on = to us�in over twenty five .- We will also continue. .ii ® ousl adverti ed• = Y ,_ These eggs will also I McANDLESS, = Phones -Office Iii _ Fi1111�i11stll1®III811II®IIIscul®illl�lll�llll�11119111u111®II1®III�III • Til; III III!°'III®IIIl�III�IIIIl11111111�111®111®III®115111®Ills I 'ANYo ®N'Ti�IgIQ� greater egg production and to stimulate Extras to Producers who bring their dozen lots. giving FREE. settings of eggs as be on sale at 75c per setting. Branch Manager.13 haw, Residence 6zj. sIII�IIIMIIIKIIMIIIlll-'iilismo111Ei�111® ®_ = = i s eggs _ previ•-®_ ts_ _ ,. "i mo ~ ., .•<- • Y . an. ;T 7. .1 "" FOR SALE—A goad cook stove with g reservoir, good baker. Apply to C D. Shackleton Frances St. ,A • TO. RENT—Furnished home andballs—features garage on ' Alfred Street. Avail- able July 15th. Rent very reason- able. Particulars apply to Mrs. B. FOR SALE -Twenty three acre ui J. Johnston, Box 205, Wallaceburg. Mrs:. Thos: McMillan D,ea� Mrs, Thomas McMillan died at the Home in Tuckersmith Town- ship, Thursday, after an• illness of about three years. She was born in Tuckersmith 62 years ago, and was married about ears'.' o of the 35 Y g home of her parents . on Riverside• farm. Survivors are her husband, who is Liberal -member` of Commons ''for South Huron, one son, William and 1 one ,daughter, Margaret : Be le, _at home one brofiherJohn McLean and . one sister,:Miss Margaret McLean, of Tuckersmith Township. Mr. 16IcMillan was at the bedside of his. wife. when death sine, but left in a few hours for Ottawa, answering the call of public service. The funeral was held on Sunday from the family residence to Mart- landbank cemetery • in SeafortTi: Rev. F. H. Zarkin of Furst .Presbyterten church, Seaforth; conducted the " ser- vices. . build- farm,close toMilverton, goodTEACHER nips, land clayloam, small ,orchard good water. Box 262, Milverton, Ontario. ' WANTED—For U. S. S. No, 7, Turnberry and E. Wawanosh' Zetland. Apply stating qualifica- tions, experience and salary expect -family, FOR SALE—Having sold' my horse have the following for sale: x ed. to Lancelot Grain, Secy., R. R. 3, Wingham. le have taken up their residence in ple Wingham with best wishes of many friends. Among those who attended the wedding were, Miss Florence Fleuty Wingham. and Mrs, C. Shackleton of Wingham. Boulton -Wood Nuptials A veryPretty wedding' tools lace P y g P at high noon on Wednesday, June when Miss Sarah Ethel, only dau- enter of :Mrs. A ' cod .�,`' 1�1- W nora, Alta., formerly of Wingham; , f Mr. Harty Ont: became the bride o„ Boulton, youngest son of Mr: and Mrs: Rboert Boulton of Lousana, Alta.,'formerly y of Ottawa, Ont. The ceremony was performed b, w �' Rev, E. H. Brett, pastor of the El- nora United Church at the Home of the bride's mother at Cornwall Vali-,T ey' The livfing room was Prettily decor ated with gay streamers, wedding bells and June roses. The bride, who entered on the of her brother,wore William E., Wood,Ale looked charming in a lovely gown of white crepe ; de chene trimmed with lace, wearing a veil and wreath of roange blossoms, and carried a bouquet of roses and carnations. Miss Drooth Wood, Wei-pPP ,.YNorthey ce of the bride, made a very pretty flower girl. The weddinIiiig march was played by Miss E. Hang. Am.ong the guests: "`— - Rev. Canon D. Russel Smith. The bride who was given an marriage by her father, looked pretty in her period o n ofwhite taffeta. The bodice g w close -fitting and gracefully dra - g P ed from the left shoulder was a pale pink land white ribbon design which was gathered at the corsage. The skirt was bouffant and scalloped, each P scallop enclosingorangeperiod.furniture, p a cluster of'' blossoms. Th rose point lace veil worn over' tulle was fashioned with tiny clusters of orange blossoms and was worn coronet fashion: She car- rigid •an old fashioned bouquet 'of but- terflyroses andlilyof the valley. y matron of honor was Mrs. E. T. Clarke, of Bermuda, sister of the brh- degroom and the bridesmaids were -Marjory Young of Oakville and MissJean Vanstone,of Win gham, of the bride. The bridal at- tendants. weregowned alike in white taffeta robes de style faced with ap- green and crinoline' hats' to match; bound with'rosada and a cliffs- ter of gardenias at the side, Each carried an old fashioned bouquet in " aster shades, The bride p groom supported' his brother,Mr. Robert and the ushers were Mr, Wallace MacLaren, Mr, Clarence Net.- he y, Dr. Taylor;Henry, Mr,'Tltomas C. Chisholm and Mr." Melville Mun- ro, all of ,Toronto. The wedding music was rendered by 112r. T. B, • Hoyle; and during the signing of the .re icier, Miss Edith Baillie• sane g "Until." Fohowing the ceremony a receptionwas held at the home of the bride's parents, In the:, artistic draw- ng -room amid the -soft harmonious blending of flowers alms and' roses g ''p and handsome the bride and bridegroom received many , good wishes for their future Imperil ness, Mrs, H, A. Chisholm received the manyguests wearingan in orted g ' P gown of rose due bons with inset'of lace andgeorgette over parchment crepe and a crinoline hat of roseur . and tan, She was assisted byMrs. R. J. Northe who was gowned in a y' French model of mauve crepe wfith.h grey hat modelled with mauve flow- ers shading into purple. Her dress had touches of romain and `brussels lace. Both Mrs. Chisholm andMrs. M s. Nortliey carried bouquets of sunset roses, Subsequently,Mr.- and Mrs; Northe le ' y ft on a motor trip; the bride travelling in a coat' of , re g Y •was squirrel collar •worn over .two-piece crepe dress of tomato shade. close fitting grey hat and grey shoes `and. grey stockin s, On their r g eturn' Mr., and Mrs. Nortliey will 1hve.fin Hudson. Drive„ Moore Park. I buggy, 1 Borelan automatic speedTENDERS cart, set hobbles, 2 sets harness, light and `heavy, 2 speed sleighs. Kew's Harness can,be seen at T. W one set is, two minute • attachment, Ali as good as new' and will be sold cheap. 'Apply to 'V. R. Van- Norman.` — received bythe .Will be_r e undersigned for remodelling of school house, school section, No. in ham. Plans and se, Lower W g n may be seen :at T. specifications y Finnan's, Lower Wingham,. Tend- ers to close July 7, at 6 p. in. Low- 1 est or any tender not necessarily n lair Phi ens Sec, accepted. Ce c AP Y�3, ENT—Com FOR SALE OR TO Rlief ' R. R. No, 3. Wingham.both Portable frame house, corner John m ts• in Win ham. En-: and 'William Sts,, winghem,Point raise by letter to 1104, 2nd.'Ave.,y: East, Owen Sound — "TWO COTTAGES FOR SALE At Clark, good garage and ice house. Apply to either T. S. Reid or Wm. Murdie, Lucknow. nc of the FOR SALE The residence late Peter McLaren Centre St: , , Win ham. Apply' at the residence. g PP Y WANTED -Young girl wants posh tion at housework• Apply to The �T'mes Advance -Times. RM FOR SALE—loo: acres,2 FARM FAg miles west of Ethel on the eighth of :Grey. Large barn, cement sta- water in stables and house, WANTS WORK—Your hrlwants g t; ht housework or lookingafter.cousin children. Please a l to Mrs.. Ap 3'their Fitt, Shutes St. Mrs. A. Sainsbury of Toronto, is visiting at her Home is town. crop with the farm, good frame house and outbuilding. Will sell at easy price and terms or will take. house in Win ham aspart a g 'pay- WANTED—A capable man to do tarn work. Apply , to Finley Mc- Callum, Route 5, Brussels. lilll■Ill»Il'd1�1110111iliIIl1111i1t1Alll®III®III�III®III = E ,e You are Invited to Attend = ji a — j' n = The ,;�IIha ® ment. Apply to H. T. Thomson, Wingham. ' SPECIAL -coo cut glass water sets; upright pitcher and six tumblers, _ - N } _ — _ Parlor pp ti ® Beauty ®��"®1. = El ..OST --A Gray Persian Kitten, Fin- der please return to S. Piper.putting Grape Pattern,x."per .set, PS a9 5 Grape Pattern Tumblers, 9c each. Thompson & Buchanan, Hardware. ..� _ _ ® ® Bobbing, Clipping, ®from ® -- Si1a 4111 Ntalaicurin -ons gi g �o gs _i ® and Tinting, : _ eee- FA L Ma1°ce1Iiri Etc. = = g9 — ii. — n m NOTICE The Citizens of Wi glia may secure Calcium Chloride 'fon laying the dust in front of their The price will be 2,00 property. $_ per hundred pound sack, - This pre- patafiian is very highly recommend-, ed for dust prevention, Apply to 1\TE'vV ''STOCK .of best quality Mc- " q Y Enamelware, Wear -Ever and Su- prene Alumitware; just in. Select: you preserving kettle and other kit- ellen utensils now. The best is the cheapest, all sizes on hand. Tlionnp,- & Buchanan. Hardware. a distance were: Mrs. J. L Ev :of Calgary, M ••: Httg11 Rantsay of Calgary and Miss Edith Hang,' of ICeloman, B. C. cousin of the bride. After •the ceremony a dainty lunch- eon was served to' about 35 guests, relatives of the bride and groom. The table decorated ■EMann ®�■®®®�®�®•,, a �='" 1�` a ® ® ■ ■ ■' ::! EM�E®®M®®■S®®®■®i 01 i �' ®s tre1!; ai 1 ® a Marcell and furl 50c. Mayor Fells. TENDERS WANTED— For th was prettily and sen- with a three tier wedding : cake:. to the esteem m which the couple TI numerous gifts received testified held by many friends: The bride's travelling costume was a navy biue,s lk, and fawn hat. After a hoixeynioon trip in Calgary Blackie and Banff, th ehappY' couple' will reside on the grooms farm ttear Lousana Alta. Wingharn Girl W ells ■ ® T1'1b11'gda� F 'da ■ ' �` S 1 I ■ ■ —. ® Til CO 5 �`` 5 5 COMEDIC—"SKIDS ■ III nrs<d Saturday, Iat Ii AND SCALAWAGS" — July 1, ' 31 ■ S. I S" I®1, Sir 1� " ®, I 5 ■ ■ S T PRIVATE SALE OF FURNITURE Two Quarter Oak ,Buffets; dining chairs,new perfection cook . stove,byterian heater, brass bed lawn mower, eon- ch lianirnock and other articles ov- er A. J. Ross Hardware Store. work only, in connection with theyear re -shingling of St. Andrew's Pres- Clinch, will be received, 112= to and including Saturday, July loth., at 5 p. m. Contractor to sup- • ply scaffolding, etc. 'T, C. Ding, Secy. Board Managers. i = MSS• J• A. CAMPBEI.)�. III®111®181111111111�111�111®11111111INII al{NINII1� . WANTED—A ' of of -- .N, _�_'_�_,._„_r A.27`iL,+`. .;, T`f' , '} $ •Gfl 0:VOA ROOMS couple rooms fer'housekeeprng, Apply to Box 172, Wiiigham, GENUINE 'BARGAIN— $io,7,5 lawn mowers for $8.5o. Three second hand of � 'tock .' df FOrd hFo'rhe ;� a. f1'1�1110111CIA' �� . �✓ Parts. .age and. STRAWBERRIES— Orders taken for :Nome Grown'Strawberries. r.Hardware.' or. r, V. hlaines, oil cook stoves, number se- ferent cod hand ranges. A. . Ross n g r , ter The bells of St, Jude's Church, Oak- ville, chinned merrily at 5 o'clock Saturday afternoon„ when the xiiarri- was solemnized of: Miss Helen gri Boyd, only daughter of li r. and Mrs. Hubert A. Chisholm, of Oakville, to Mr. Edwin John Northey, soft of Mr. Mrs. Robert J. Nortliey, of Torr onto. The church was profusely de- &rafted with ,palms, spring flowers bridal wreath, `.file ceremony was performed by the Rev. Canon 1,i. F. D. Woodcock, of Christ Church, assisted by the rector, the ® ■ ill IB S ■ R, ■ S in `S ■ ■ • ■ mains■ Tuesday,V61d1Aesdy, CHARD ., `" IN GOMI~�15Y-"TWINS" yy � 1r�® ���� ■� S II Jul, �, �i ' S ■ . a 5 `w Adventure" , _ in, 1�m Ell iiimi r1immitrlifiidrr ] .Haines, 11w627 Phone 22.627: FOR SALE CHEAP—A two row little Apply TO AUTO OWNER'Why sacra- flee old car by trading it in or i yourh corn cultivator, nearly nevi • to Fred Mowbray, Route 3, Wing harm ed n. admissiOn yrier car can 'be oaintedcor ref sh- ouA ed and made to look like new, SSend it along t0 Robertson's 'Garage, wNingliarn, where you can get it FOR SALE-�-A Number 1go0 Gravity to Washin . Machine and wren er, Ap- on g wringer, ply to Mrs. Geo. Olver, 'cos.. victor- . in St. and. Shutet St. to in • PATER SON Ford Salm% 0 •. ..� and Toronto, made to look like new ata reason- aisle price instead of 5aer"rfiCing it h n� , T. I. Garrett. Tor next to ltot i S Mr. Richard Charters is visiting poses. with firends ha Windsor. • the q!4iI;P; EFS ,.to, ..