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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance, 1921-12-15, Page 1Ti Or - V 0 /7 Single Copies - Four Cents WINGHAM, ONT., THURSDAY, DECEMBER 15th, 1921 Subscriptions: $27.6o per year I& Successf ul Bazaar 0 .:. fERSONALS - The Ladies Aid of the Wingharn Meth- odist Church are to be congratulated be. Tim ADVANOE asks its readers to mak these culamns their own to the extent of colt cause of the great success of their bazaar tributing social and personal Item- which at of Interest. It you have friends visiting you held in the Council Chamber on Saturday there 1. no lost compliment yo i can pay you afternoon and evening. Receipts from = than to take the trouble to see tha all sources amounted to $483. We think p ames are nientioned In your local news r' Call at oc ulione 'run ADVANCE, On a""b last, orsend by mail. tbisisa wonderful record and everyone . or who attended the supper was well pleased Miss Annie Wilson is home from Tor. With the good things given them to eat. onto. Many Christmas presents�'were purchased Mr. A. E. Lloyd is away on a busines,, -at very reasonable prices. +A + 'r. : A v v mm ns an Cobalt. Mrs. E. Aitcheson spent a couple o days With Goderich relatives. Mr and Mrs. Richard Mann of Toron- to, are visiting at his home here. . Mrs. Archie Forbes of Dublin, is spend- ing a few days in town with relatives. Mrs. Franic G. Fair of Ancaster, is vis. iting with her mother, Mrs. Isabella Pat. terson. Mr. Jack Maxwell of the College of Phaimacyp Toronto, is visiting at his home here. Mr. Jas. C. Peacock visited with his sister, Mrs. Isabella Patterson for a few days last week. . Mr. Robert James, Mr. George Wilson and Mr. Andrew Carruthers are jurors at Goderich this week. Mr. Will Stewart has returned home from the West, where he disposed of his mercantile business. Mrs. Thos Gregory and her son, Al- bert. left on Tuesday to spend the winter in Riverside. California. Mrs. Baird of Napanee, is at present visiting with her daughter, Mrs. H_A. Hunter,"Pleasant Valley. Dr. Will Rothivell and Miss Ruby Rothwell visited in Wingbarri ovee'the week -end. -Listowel Banne1r. Mr. George C. Patterson of Toronto, visited over the week. end with his mot her, Mrs, Isabella Patterson, Francis St. Mr. J. $ Morgan accompanied Rev. H. W. Snell to Kitchener last week and visit - at the home of his son, Mr. Ira, Morgan. Mrs. Win. Hopper leaves on Monday for Thessalon, where she will spend the winter with her nephew, Mr. Milton Hop. per. Eddie Rothwell who has been working at Wingham has returned home and will spend the winter with his parents in Lis- towel. Mr. and Mrs, L. H. Bosman, Bluevale Road, leave this week to spend the winter with their daughter, Mrs. A, Davidson, in Vancouver, B. C. Christrn" Seals During last week,s Christmas Seal Cam- Paign the pupils of the Public: Schoo I succeeded in raising $33 00 for the Mus- koka Free Hospital. Grafanolr- Exhibit On Wedn2sday afternoon last the mem- bers of the Public School Board and pupils were treated to a rare entertainment, the occasion being the visit of Miss Ethel McKee, with a Grafanola, gave a splendid demonstration of the uses of the machine with suitable records. Miss McKee's method of demo�nstration coupled with her inimitable manner wag indeed appreciated - he Grafanola is rapidly becoming an in. dispensable part of modern school's equip - merit. We understand Miss McKee an- ticipates gi6g a Public demonstration some time in the future. An Unfair Rumor A very unfair report has been circulat. ing referring to Mr. Van Gene, producer and director of Van Gene's Revue which is to be �erformed to -night and to -morrow night, (Wed. and Thurs.) in the Town Hall, Wingharn, under the auspices of the vVomen's Institute (Memorial Fund). ention was made that "a stranger should riot be allowed to come into Town and take out a cent". Mr. Van Gene 11aPPen%tobea returned soldier, having served with the Canadian Infantry in Prance, and later given his commission as a Pilot in the Royal Air Force and was ater pensioned out of the sery1ce having been wounded and gassed, Halsey Parks Dies The remains of the late Halsey Parks were laid to rest in the Wi ngham cemetery in Saturday morning. He died in Gode- ich on Friday morning in his 77th year. k few years ago Mr. Parks was a well mown resident of Wingham and con. lucted a jewelry store in the building now ccupied by Mr. J. Walton McKibbon. Je was a former leader of the Methodist hurch choir'and treasurer of the church, i 'ince leaving Wingliam he has resided in kmherstburg and Goderich. Rev, Mr. 'ragg conducted the service at the rave and several business men were pre&- nt at the funeral. The late Mr. Parks' daughters, Mrs. )liver of Windsor, Mrs. Lang of Scotland, )ntario and a son-in-law Mr. Wenzell of t Vindsor, were present at the funeral, A rother Mr, Ezra Parks of Windsor, was ere also. Lyceum Thelatre To -Night -Wednesday A BIG DOUBLE PROGRAMME AL CHRISTIE'S 6 reel Comedy Drama "'So Long Lefty"' has proved such a decided hit with our patrons who saW'this side split- ting comedy dranintic episode of swapped husbands and wives on Monday and Tueqday that by spec- fal arrangement with the producers we are holding it over for another day and showing it in conjunction with J. Stuart Blackton's mighty production ""Man and His Wo - maul' featuring Herbert Rawlinson and May McAvoy. "Prizma" and "Pathe Re- view" as side dishes. A big double show for the' one admission -price' Priceiradults 25c.- children 15c Startini at 7.30r sharp. Don't fail to read Lyceum Theatre ad, on page 8. , Methodist C h u rc h Rev. Chas. 8. Cragg, B. D., Pasto� 4? 4 UJV., ;DFCEM21E It 18 11 a. m. -Morning Worship, The Rev. Mr. McKibbort of T Gorrie will preach. T T 2.30 P. in. - Sunday School and Y Bible Classes, T 7 P. M. -The service Sunday even. ing will be very unique. Women T will be in charge of entire service, X j, a woman's choir, wo -men ushers T and taking of offering as well as women speakers. The special speakerwill be Miss C. Wellwood T of China Being a Wingham T' girl, we are sure a large number will be glad to hear her A spec- ial feature of service Sunday evening will be. the men are re. quested to take seats in the gal - v,. lery while the women and girls are asked to sit in the auditorium, Tuesday, December 20m -The an- nual Christmas Entertainment will T be held on Tuesday next. The programme committee are arrang- ingan excellent programme. The f public are invited. EVEPYRODY'S COLINN BATTEPRIES-For winter sto=wet or dry we have the very best faci for taking varo of your batteries. Lot us take charge of them during the win ter. Phone 84 E. UZURImny & SONS, Gray DortGarage C04L FOR SAL& -When you want the best coal order from MacLean the colbrated D. L. and W. Scranton Coal. All size6 in stook and prompt delivery made anywhere In town MAcLEAN COAL (IOMPANY CIAR OF OAT MIDDLINGS -To arrive thth week, also a quanIty of feeding molesgeli forsale. Apply to C, H. GARNISS. FOR SALffl-Radiant Home Base Butner with oy . on. Apply to Tnx ADTAXOS. FOR SALE -Good Far Robe of dark brown goal; skin. Apply to JOHN MOCRACKIDN Tdaple St. WOR SALE -White bab tter with top, � Apply to U2 ADVANOB. FOR S&LE-Mixed Clover Iloney at 1.25 Pal and Pare Clover 11qnoy au 12,00 pct At Trios. KEwls, Wingham or GBo. OTTLWS. Whitoehurch FOR SALE-Cuttor and Robe In flrSt 01068; oondition. App I ly to Tnp ADVANCE, pOSI!rION WANTED -By youn% 7,IrI of 18, 006Table of looking after e I dren and 0 genera bons work. Ap%)I; IrENDERS FOR WOOD-Tonders will be re- ceived for io cords of Rroan hardwood, W inches long to be delivered at Wingham 111gh Sohool on or before March l9t. Tenders 0 wid be rec,_,od up till Sat -)rday, -Match 24th. DUDLMr HOLUes, Secretary. NOTICE c Notice Is hereby given that 6k law Vra b 1! ,i&Ased bvthoMnnic(pal Counalt�nttha Col potation of the Town of Win am bn the 18tk lar Of November 1921. , ViInK for the Issue A debentures to, the alnou-' . nt 0900, for the putpoge of the purelitiso and itiLtallation of a itearn heating Violet, for the Winglialn High e 30hool, and tim buoh by-law Wits registered .n the registry offtoo of the County of Huron at 76dorloli on the l2rh day of December 1011. AuY motion to quagn or set aside the same )r any, pkrt thereof mun be made within 'bileo months after tile first Publioation of ;his notice, and cannot be Made thereafter. Datoolabol. tniblish6d this 14th day of Des. b W. A - GALunkivu, Clerk. h TUXIS SQUARES LTURAL SOCIETY LOCAL AND GENERAL The Tuxis Boys movement is"only a The first meeting of the Horticultural A Kodak is a dandy Xmas. gift, sold at very few Years of age, but there are al- Society of Wingham. was held in the Town McKibbon's Drug Store. r ready "Tuxis Boys" in nearly every Can- adian city and town from the Atlantic to Clerk's office on Thursday eyening, Dec. 8th,1921. Those present were as follows-, Rev. Dr. Perrie preached in Walton r the Pacific In fact they are notconfined W. A. Galbraith, president-, Jas, E. Cove, a d Moncrieff on Sunday. to cities and towns, for in many cases Secretary; Directors, Mrs. J. J. Elliott, Last call for Personal Greeting they are to be found in rural communities Miss S. Davidson, Mrs, Cosens, Mrs. Christmas Cards. Come in and see our as well. Moir, Messrs. R Vanstone, T. King. 0. samples whether you wish to buy or not, What are Tuxis Boys? The derivation of the word ITuxis' ! R. Wallace. Business of a general nature was discussed We know several men who "never read f answers that question for us. We find ' A premium committee consi,4ting Of, Tile ADVANCE" but if we chance to malce a mistake, it is funny how soon that each of the five letters in tt.e word Miss E. Gilchrist, Messrs. Wallace, Gal. they cee it. has a significant meaning. 'IT" stands braith and Cove was appointed to maice a Make this a Footwear for Training, ­S" for Service;-, -Train. list of options from which members could The annual re -organization of the Wing. ing for Service". I 1X` in the centre de- choose l5ierniums and order goods. , liam. Curling Club will be held in the notes the Greek letter "Chi". the first The membership fee was set at $100 Firemen's Hall on Friday evening, Dec. letter in the Greek word Christos, or with a premium equal to fifty cents to *be 16th at 8 o'clock. Christ. which indicates that the' program chosen from the option list. Mr. Chas. Lepard believes in making is Christ -centred. The 'U" and 1,1,' It was decided to order all goods tax collector Fralick work for his salary. (You and 1) suggest the social relation. through the Horticultural Society of St. He paid his taxes in fifty cent pieces, four ships. the attitude of brotherliness and Thomas owing to the fact that all orders hundred and sixty two in all. unselfishness for goods for Spring Deliveiy, should be Ingersoll Watches for the boys and girls The "Training " is of a four -fold nature; placed by Dec. 31st, 1921, The Society half price at McKibbon's Drug Store. that is, intellectual. devotional, social and intends tdbuy direct from growers as soon The Presbyterian choir assisted by physical. From this we see the reason as they can make arrangements for cata- outside friends are putting on a Sacred for the term "Square". logues, Prices, discounts. etc. Cantata on Thursday, Dec. 29th. Keep Only buys of from 15 to 18 years of age The premium committee met in the this date open and watch for further par - can become members of a Tuxis Square. Town Clerk's office on Friday, Dpc, 9th, ticulars. The organization is interdenominatlon� and chose the goods to be listed on the Be good to your battery this winter. al, the head -quarters being the National option list. Option lists are being printed Read Merkleys' advertisement on 4, Boys' Work Board situated at Toronto. showing what goods are offered for prem. page Each square,or group of squares, is, as a iums and for sale. A Christmas Entertainment will be held rule, connected with a church or Y. M. B!� sure and get your. copy if not through under the auspices of Eadies Presbyterian C. A., thouith this is not essential. . the mail from one of the officers and find church on Thursday, December 22nd. Some six weeks ago the boys of the attached for your. convenience an appli- An excellent program has been provided. ,Methodist Church, with the assistance of, cation form to be filled in, also a member- Admission 25 cents and 10 cents. Rev. C. E. Cragg,, organized a Tuxis ship certificate to be signed by one of the Electric Irons, Percolators, Toasters, Group consisting of two Squares, with Premium committee and retained by etc. make real gifts, at McKibbon's Drug Dr. -George.Howson, Mr..E. 5, Copeland members, This option list shows about Store. and Mr. W H. French as me6tors; Dr,_ fifty niiined Varieties of Gladioli, Roses, The official election returns will, not be Howson, being in charge of the phy§ical ClimbingRoses, Shrubs and Ornamentals, given out by the Returning Off�er until 'program fcir'both squares. There is a set Iris, Vines and Dahlias. Saturday, on that date two of W1ngham'G of Officers for tRe group as a whole, and The officers of the' Society. have forty leading 'citizens will open the box of square has its own" officers a% well. catalogues for distribution. Those wish- guesses at this office and declare the win. In place of the terms President, Secretary ing to purchase goods other than those ner. and Treasurer we hear "Pretors", "Scrip. listed may do so from the catalogues be- Don't forget Baby's feet in sel . ecti 9 tor", and "Comptor" respectively. Gor- fore Dec. 31st, 1921 only. your Christmas shoes. We have hand - don Bisbee is the Pretor of the Group and some styles -W. I Greer. Stanley Harrison and Wilfred Robins011 hold this office in their respective squares. Bank of Hamilton Chri tmas Club a �he Women's Institute will hold their There are two meetings each week, one Get the habit of saving a little each regular monthly meeting in the Firemen's of wbicfi is the regular Sunday Sclfool week, no matter how small. 'rhe Christ- Hall, on Thursday, December 22nd. The session. The other meeting takes place mas Club at the Bank of Hamilton will report of the Convention recently held in on Tuesday evening at 7.30. enable you to do this, besides gives you a London will be given by Mrs. J. J. Kerr. Last week's meeting was postponed systematic playl which makes the saving All the ladies invited. until Friday. on account of the general of money easy. Stationery in fancy boxes, at present election taking place on Tuesday. The H. S. Literary Meeting day prices, at McKibbon's Drug Store. speaker for the occasion was Dr. R. C. The regular meeting of the Literary Probably there was no older voter in Redmond, whose address on the subject Society was held in the Assembly Hall of Huron on Tuesday last than Mr. Arthur of "Health" was much appreciated by all. Wingharn High School, Dec. 9, 1921, with Knox, who, if he is spared until the 5th of Another feature of the meeting was president D. Perrie in the chair. The next month, will be 101 Years of ag Ye. This that Mr. Copeland was on hand- with a minutes of the last meeting were read and old gentleman is enjoying good health Group yell, which won the hearty endorsa- adopted. and his memory is quite fresh, tion of the boys. The following programme was then Give the boys and girls a Pair of our There is a younger brother to the Tuxis rendered: Instrumental duet, B. Murdie excellent Shoes for Christmas. Nothing Square known as the "Trail Rangers and E. Cowden; debate -Resolved that more sensible -W. J Greer. camp". Here we find boys from 12 to 114 years of age, A camp of Trail Rangers immigration from Europe to Canada is beneficial, affirmative taken by Form 111. Rev. M. L. Orchard, M. A., B. D., one has just been organized With Mr. Victor "Chief George Falconer and Frances Bennett, of bhe most learned and most eloquent Baptist Ministers in Canada will Haines Ranger", and they are holding their midweek meetings, in con- negative taken by Form II, Dorothy Snell and Roy Thomas; violin solo, Jessie preach next Sunday, morning and evening at the 'junction with the two Tuxis Squares, Taylor-, reading, Eva Green; guitar solo, Baptiqt church, Wingham. He has spent seven years in India and will speak on They were present for their first meeting last Friday evening, and turned out In Edward Forgie; chorus by several of the boys; reading of the Journal, Editor'Little. foreign Missions. He is well worth hear. goodly numbers. The. boys. and those who have their Judge's decision by Mr Brackeribilry in favor of the affirmative. Critic's remark S ing. 39ets. buys one pound of Fresh Choco- interests at heart, are� looking forward to, , Mr. French, The meeting was closed by e, lat 9, at McKibbon's Drug Store and planning.for a real live program this singing the National Anthem. The regular monthly meeting of W. winter. Try Our Everybodya M. S. of St. Andrews Church will be held That it pays to advertise was -thorough- on Dec. 21st, at three o'clock. Subject, "The Bible a Book -Making Book in non The Late Catharine Simmons ly proven last week when two baby cut- Christain Lands," by Miss Clow. A full Miss Catharine Simmons died in Wing- ters and one cutter and robe were adver- attendance is requested as this is the last h,.I:n Hospital on Saturday from an attack tised for sale in our Everybody's Column. meeting of the year, There will be an of typhoid. She was just 21 yearsof age. Twenty-three people enquired after the election of Officers. Her mother and two brothers, Toni and owners of the baby cutters and nine risea If you want to delight that boy, see Teddy' survive. Much sympathy is felt for the young life, so early cut off. went to see the gentleman who offered the cutter and robe for sale. Needless to say that he gets a pair of our Hockey Boots all three advertisers have cash for the and sk Aes for Christmas -W. J. Greer. King's Majority Increased articles which they owned last week imd For a few days last week Rev, F. E, Owing to delay in receiving the returns Were of no use to them, It is not fleces- Clysdale was nursing a very sore finger, 4 from one of the polling sub -divisions, Re. sary to publish your name in an adyer- blood poisoning being feared. He had 1 I turning Officer McDonagh has decided to tisement. We will direct - i enquiring pierced the finger with a piece of tin and . postpone the official returns until Satur- parties to the proper people to buy from, dirt got into the sore, causing the trouble. day, Dec. 17t ' h, However we have receiv- At the Short Course We are pleased to bear that all danger is 14' ed the total count of ballots as registered Miss M M. Gilholme of Bright, con- now past and the injured member is better to the member -elect Mr. King, who kind- cluded her lectures on Dairying, Wed., again.-Fordwich Record. ly passed them on to us for publica* tion. They gave him an increased Dec. 14th. To -day Prof. Leach of the ASnap-ghot Album solves the Xmas. A problem.-McKibbon's Drug Store. 1. majority over the one published in last Ont. Agricultural College, began the course of lectures on Farm Management. Last spring Garry Wilson, 3rd line of a week's issue. His majority is now 1445a Mr. Riley and Mr. Coke will assist Prof. Morris, invested in 52 baby chicks of over Mr. Spotton and 2976 over Mr. Fraser. The total figures are Fraser 2291, Leach in this work. These lectures will John Rhode Island Red variety, from pens of Duncan, Brussels. He Spotton 3822, King 5267. We don't be continued until Dec, 23rd, All in- terested welcome to attend. cockerels sold 24 that averaged 4 pounds and 3 imagine that there will be a recount in S. B. Stothers is in Toronto this week ounces at 14 weeks. The Pulletts at 5 North Huron. with the nine boys chosen from this county months and 3 weeks began laying and he Councils Meet, On The I Sth to attend the special Educational course is so well pleased he intends going into the 19, Wingbam's Town Fathers will practic- in swine conducted under the auspices of poultry line stronger than ever. I ally wind uP their business for the year on the Canadian Swine Breeders Association, Our toot comfort Shoes for elderly the evening of the l6th, inst., when they the Industrial and Development Council People would make Christmas gifts that will receive the treasurer's financial state. of the Canadian Meat Packers, the Live would be appreciated -W. J Greer. ment, We understand that the nominat. Stock Branch of the D3mInion Dept. of A Special Service will be held in the on for Mayor and Reeve will 4a held on Agriculture and the Ont. Dept. of Agri. Wingham. Methodist Church on Sunday Friday, Dec, 23rd. from 10 to 11 o'tlock culture. Th ' is course covers three days, evening, December 18th, which will be in n the morning and the nominations for Dec. 13, 14 and 15 and consists of demon� charge of the women of the church. Miss councillors and school trustees froin 12 to strations on cured Wiltshim sides, swine Wellwood, Missionary to China on fur. I l dclock in the afternoon. The public carcasses, selecting correct type livd*bogs lough will give the address of the evening. @a meeting will be held in the town Hall ox Lectures on animal diseases and meat in. Special music by a woman's choir, A 11 Tuesday evening, Dec. 27th,, at 8 O'clock spection. Judging and grading carcasses cordial invitation is extended to all. The township councils will also hol� and history and working of hog and in, Rexall Shaving Cream and a Safety 0 heir statuary, meetings on the 15th., of duotry in Denmark. These courses tire Razor for 50 cents at MeXibbrn's Drug 41 December, but their nominations will be put on as the result of the proposed in- Store. 10, hold as usual on the last Monday in Dec. tention to hereafter sell or buy hogs grad- Cold cash is often the means of express. I I trriber, which is the 26th,, thi% year. ecL ing 14 warmest SYmpathy. Show your 1 , WNWER-_rAo :M;, W - J'L St41-0.5 -r 3pr 01-.1 IF DMA -1 IITOTI_r� Christ-mas Gifts We have a large variety, and everything maked dowzo�to rock bottom prices pre war or less in most cases: - Phonographs Phonograph Records (Edison and Columbia) (Edison or Columbia) Cameras and Xodaks Snapshot Albums Ebony Goods Ivory Gcods Chocolates Perfumes Electrical Goods Stationery Auto Strop Safety Razor Razors all kinds Mouth Organs Musical Instruments Pipes Cigare Hot Water Bottles Flashfights Bill Folds Music Rolls Cloth Brushes Hair Brushes We will be pleased to have you Inspect our stock -The best assortment and beet values we have ever shown� also Greeting Cardsw Xmas Seals, Ribbons. etc. sentative to the Toronto Convention. J. Walton McKibboin Drugs and Stationery Edison Phonographs Pholae 53 sympathy with the proprietor of TBE A- . - 1, 1 71 A 4, 1. U A I — w o s compe e o wor ar on each paper sent out, to pay wages and to pay for the paper. Help him along by paying your subscription prompt- ly� If you thinic that newspaper work is a snpp ask Mayor; Elliott or anyone who knows the truth about it. Pay your sub- scriptions promptly. It wouldn't be Christmas without a box of good candies and what better ones fcr the holiday than Olympia, get a good large box, say five pounds, so that every- one in the family can have some. Try our chocolates, They are made of the best quality, ingredients in large, light, well ventilated and clean kitchen. After you have tried our chocolates and bon-! bons no other make will please you as well. They are rich and pure -Olympia Candy Kitchen, Win. Georgas. Elected By One Mr. George Spotton and Miss Cather- ine Taylor were quietly married at five o'clock on Saturday afternoon, at the home of Mr. and Mrs, Thomas Robertson' of St. Thomas. Rev. Mr. McGillivray of' the St. Thomas Presbyterian Church con- I ducted the ceremony. Their many Wing- bam friends will extend congratulations. There are other things to win besides Lower Wingham U. F, 0. elections. The U. F. 0. Club held their annual Celebrated Golden Wedding meeting in the Lower Wingham school Mrs. McGavin, Patrick St., attended on Friday night, Dec. Oth,, and elected the Golden Wedding of Mr. and Mrs. the following officers. Cyrus Hallman in Howick, near Clifford, I President -Benson Cruilmhank. on Friday, December 9th. About one Vice Pres. -J. J. Moffatt. ' hundred guests were present and enjoyed Secretary-Treaq.-G. H. Orvis. a splendid evening together. The hearty Directors -Roy Netterfield, Sam But - old couple were the recipients of a purse chill, John Kelly, S. Vanstone, Robt.. of gold also an upholstered chair and a Stapleton and John Pringle. club bag. Their many friends wic,,h them Mr. J. J. Moffatt was elected as repre- many more happy years together. sentative to the Toronto Convention. Make this a Footwear Christmas X .1 14 Usefulness, Beauty and Practicability X These are qualitie�, that combine to n1ake Foot- wear the most desirable of all gifts. Give Poot- wear a-, a Christmas Preseiit to the entire fainily. Cosy Slippers Spats Tweedies Overshoes Rubber Boots Sox Club Bags Suit Cases School Cases Boots Oxfords Pumps Strap Slippers Rubbers Hockey Boots Skates FiAt Boots Leggings SLI) TES 'The sliz�,,Ath Ahumnum 'lops' Styles ar-d Prices to ,;uit everyone, Nk) trouble tc show goods, You're invited. Collie! W. I GREER'S Shoe, Store agr&.111, An&% Till"