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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1936-01-02, Page 1With Which Is Amalgamated The Gorrie Vidette and Wroxeter Ne.w»« WINGHAM, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, JANUARY 2nd, 1936 Subscriptions. $2L Oft P.e.r Debentures Will De in Serial Form. LIS REEVE AND ’ COUNCIL GIVEN AN ACCLAMATION O. H. A, SEASON OPENS MONDAY Four teams con . p$ise ■ the latene 'again ^this year,'‘be- Lloyd’s Lower Wingham,' Gup- j$ey‘$':’and tin Bearcats. Each night the schedule two games will ;be • jpikyed. The opening clash is between^ Lpyd's and Lower Wingham? while the^eareats and Gurney's should pro vide p1en'Pp\of second gamew... .............,r Each'win will count 2 ^points and . a ;tie 1 point. The executive of the League will meet at 7.30 before the games on Friday, to decided about the play-offs and deal with other bus- ::"iness..- This year the teams are secur ing ; outfits which will be a big * provement over last year. The following is the schedule, • it expected, that more games ’ be played,, probably another round. If: these games are decided on, the > dates will be announced later, . Jan.; 3—Lloyd’s vs. L. Wingham. Bearcats vs. Gurney’s, ■ 7—Gurney’s vs. Lloyd’s. , ; L. Wingham vs. Bearcats. !J—Bearcats vs. Lloyd’s. • f Gurney’s vs. L. Wingham. - 14—Gurney’s vs, L. Wingham.. 4 ! Lloyd’s vs. Bearcats. 16—Bearcats vs. Gurney’s. L. Wingham vs. Lloyd’s. *—L. Wingham vs. Bearcats. Lloyd’s vs. Gurney’s. *—Date.not set, is is ths? Third Acclamation that Reeve L. E. Cardiff and this Coun- oil Have Received in Succession. ohj^^rtaininent in the ? ■ tor »♦ XL im- but will 'Oil Cabinet of Boys’ Parliament , Ross Howson, sop of Mr. and Mrs, FrankiHowson, was elected last week "to a Cabinet position in the Ontario-; Boys’ Parliament which met last week :at Trinity College, Toronto. Ross is Minister of Western Summer Camps. ’Sang Carols to the Sick and Shut-Ins . On Christmas Eve, about twenty members of the Young People’s''Un ion of the. United, Church assembled at the church at 7.45. Here, Mr. F. Howson's. truck, with the organ from the Ladies’ Parlor awaited them. Oh this they visited about twenty homes where there, were sick and shut-in people and sang hymns and carols for them. After being out about an hour and a half they were invited to the Lome of Mt. and Mrs. Geo .T, Rob ertson where a dainty lunch was serv ed them. Presentation to St. Paul’s -Guild President Mrs. Fred Fuller was pleasantly surprised on Christmas Eve when she was the recipient of a beautiful silver cream and sugar set from the mem bers of the Ladies’ Guild, of St. Paul’s Church as a slight token of their ap preciation for her untiring efforts in her work as President of this society. During 1935 a great deal Of work Was accomplished and it was one of the best financial years ni the history -of the Guild and the members and -officer^ of St Paul’s Guild are to be congratulated on their splendid suc cess in this good work. Reeve L, E. Cardiff, of Morris, and the Council of'Finlay McCallum, Jno. A, Brown, Francis Duncan aud Ed- Ward Bryans, were all elected by ac clamation at the nomination meeting diich was held in the Township Hall. tebMpnday. Three other names were, suggested for Reeve and four more for Council, but all withdrew in favor of the old Council. " The complete nominations were ay follows: For Reeve: ’t’L. E. Cardiff, by Joseph Shaw and James^Kerr, Robt. H. Shortreed, by Joe Bewley and Robert Wallace.' Finlay McCallum, by W. J, Johns ton and Abram Procter. John A. Brown, by W. Joseph Hen derson and James Clark. For Council: *Finlay McCallum, by Abram Proc ter and W,. J, Johnston. *John A. Brown, by Robt. Wallace and Wm. Cunningham. ^Francis Duncan, by Russel B. Cur rie and W. D. Henderson. W. McGee, by Joe Bewley and R. Wallace. W. Joseph Henderson, by Milo Casemore and Janies Nichol. *Edward Bryans and Robt. Wallace, Walter Shortreed, and Milo Casemore. Stewart Procter, Henderson and Robt. Shortreed. Those marked with * elected by ac clamation and will form the Council for 1936. Former Reeve Wm. James Hend erson was chosen chairman. In his address he advocated that the elect ions take place a month earlier when weather ■ and roads woul’d. be better more often than at this time of the year, also it would be easier for the women to get out to vote. The state- ment would be affected for one year only, he said.' . The first -speaker was the Treasur er, Nelson Higgins, who explained the financial statement to the elect ors. " • ’ The Road Superintendent’s, report was read by Reeve Cardiff. Mr. Mill er is ill at present and will not be able to continue his position of road superintendent and Reeve Cardiff ex pressed regret that the .township will likely lose his services. The expendi- turebon roads was as follows: weeds $243.91; ditching and bushing $182.54, grading $803.36, dragging $392.45, culverts $305.54, bridges $87.22,, re surfacing $4031.09, snow roads $65.56, guard fences $218.44, transfer from general account $22.72, total $6352.83-. (Continued on Page Four) The 1935-36 edition of the Wing ham Hockey Club will skate out on the ice at 8.30 next Monday night for their first home 'game of the season, The Tribe play a game at Kincardine the Friday before the local opener so the team should be ready for critical local eyes by Monday. The C4ths took both games from the Tribe last year and should give the locals plenty of opposition again this year. The visitors will be minus at leastfone star in Sam Rennie, who will do his„puck chasing for Durham this winter. On the other hand, the ’ local sextet expects to be greatly for tified from last year’s hapless cr’ew, The only way the club can.carry on is through support at the gate, so it behooves all fans to turn?, out and bring their friends wherever* possible. The admission is as small as possible and it also helps in-the general -up keep of the Arena, now a civic ven ture. The game will start at 8.30 sharp, so be on hand. .. ............................ “T LOCAL AND PERSONAL Beaforth Opposes Hurons in Season’s Inaugural. arena by-law giv EN FINAL READING A Special Meeting of Wingham Town Council was held Thursday ev ening at 8 o’clock. All members present except Coans. Geddes and Elliott. His Worship Mayor Hanna in the chair, Minutes of last meeting were read and'approved. A letter was read from Mr. O, .Thompson thanking the Council on behalf of himself and family for the letter sent him on his removal to Listowel, A letter of Appreciation was * read ’from Mrs. Jas. Malcollh, of Kincar dine, expressing appreciation of tele gram of condolence sent by Mayor Hanna. ' A letter was read from Mr. R. J. Deachman, M.P., expressing apprec iation of letter of Mayor Hanna ex- I pressing holiday greetings. In aivad- i ELO. Brusseau Detroit police officer, who will con duct Gospel meetings in the Town Hall, Wingham, for two week?, com-1 ditional letter Mr. Deachman, piromis- mencing Sunday, Jan; 5th, at 8.30 p.m. If by by by Joe Wm. W. Bewley Magee James WEDDINGS Badminton Players A social evening will be held day night at the Armouries. Play will commence at 7.30, following the play lunch will be served. Fri- Pollock * Meyer On Saturday evening a formal wed ding, of interest to this community, took place in Victoria Presbyterian Church, Toronto, when Miss Cather ine Meyer, of Toronto, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. ,S. Meyer, of Formosa, became the bride of Rhys Allison Pollock, of Whitechurch, son of Rev. John Pollock, of Whitechurch. The ceremony was performed by the groom’s father, who was assisted by Rev, Dr. D., T. McKerroll, minister of Victoria Presbyterian Church and Moderator of the Presbyterian Church in Canada. The bride was charming in a blue chiffon velvet fitted gown on long lines with hat and accessories fo match. She carried a bouquet of Jo* hanna Mill roses,-baby’s breath and 1ily-of-the-valley. The bridesmaid was Miss Clara Meyer, of Harriston, sister of the 'bride, who wore a plum colored, thiffoft! velvet gown and car ried a bouquet of Ophelia roses and baby's breath.. The ‘groomsman was Mr. Kenneth MacLeod of Tees water, • and the Wedding March was played s M Toronto. ’'Sifter the ceremony a dinner was held for & at the Engineer’s Day St.. Mr. and gl reside at White- Pollock is prop-; $ store, , !>■ 68th stiff* Mrs. bro- Received Promotion Sergeant J. J. Weaver, of the Royal Mounted Police, brother of Major Kenneth Weaver, M.C., of White church, has been' placed in charge of the Medicine Hat section of this splendid force. Prior to this appoint ment Sergeant Weav'er was of the Medicine Hat detachment. Mrs. Wm. Dawson’s Brother Passes George Edward Logan, prominent London funeral director, and brother of Mrs. William Dawson, Shuter St, passed away on Tuesday in his year. On Sunday afternoon he ered a stroke and failed to rally. Dawson spent Christmas at her ther’s home and he was in good health and fine spirits oil that day. He was a prominent Mason, being a life member of St. John’s Lodge, London, a member of St. George’s Chapter, R. A. M. and a 32nd Degree Scottish Rite Mason. He was also a member of Dominion Lodge I.O.O.F. and Hacket L.O.L. He is survived by his wife and two sons, also two broth* er% Frank Logan, of London, who is at present in Victoria Hospital suf fering from a heart attack and Dr, A. M. Logan, of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., and one sister, Mrs, Wm. Daw son, of Wingham, The funeral will be held on Friday afternoon from St, Patti's Cathedral, London, under Ma sonic aoptm- Dwial wilt take place' in Woodland Cemetery, London. Mrs? W, Dawson was a London visitor last week. Mrs. Richard Clegg is visiting with friends in London. Miss Irene Sutton, of London, is visiting at her home here. . • Mr. and Mrs. Jim Mitchell visited over the holidays in Toronto. Miss Ena Currie, of Toronto, spent the holidays at her home Ii'ere. ’ I Skates Sharpened—only .15 cents. —Best work at Greer’s Shoe'Store. Miss Muriel Ross, of Detroit, vis ited friends in town over the holidays. Mr, Wm. Brawley, of Rochester, spent Christmas with friends in town. Miss Ida Lutton, of London, spent the Christmas holidays at her home here. • Miss Louise Thompson, of Kitch ener, visited friends in .town last week. ■Mrs. S. Rowan, of Clarksburg, is visiting with her’daughter, Mrs. Capt. Adams. Free! One Hockey Stick and Puck with every Skating Outfit at Greer’s Shoe Store. Mr. and Mrs.*M£m. Connelly spent the Christmas holidays with friends in Hamilton. Messrs. Victor Campbell and Les lie Deans, of Detroit, visited relatives here last week. Mr. and Mrs. F. W. French, Strath- roy, spent the holidays with. W. H. and Mrs. French. Miss Helen Field, of Toronto, spent the week-end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. Field. Mr. Fred Piper, of Oshawa, was a Christmas visitor with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. S. Piper. Mr. and Mrs. Harcourt Mundy of London, spent the Christmas holidays with relatives in town. Mrs. R. E. McKinney and son, of Toronto, spent the Christmas holi days at her home here. Mr. and Mrs. Archie McKinney arid children, of Sarnia, spent the holi days with relatives in towm Mr. and Mrs. Neil McLean of Tor onto, spent Christmas at the home of Mr. and Mrs. T. J. McLean. Mr. and Mrs. Bert Lanning, Tor* onto, were guests of the latter’s mo ther, Mrs. John Wilson, last week. Miss Betty Blackwood of Toronto, is spending the holidays with her par ents, Mr. and Mrs. L, R. Blackwood. Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Lepard and family spent Christmas with Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Greenwood, .of Orange ville. Miss Helen Burgess, of London, and Mr. Harvey Burgess, of Toronto, spent the Christmas holidays at their hbme here. Miss Mary E, MacGregor has re turned to Toronto after impending a week’s vacation at the home of her* patents, Mr. and Mrs. Alex. MacGre gor. Miss Margaret L. Currie, Toronto, and Miss Jean Currie, oLf Ottawa, spent the Christmas holidays with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. David Currie? Miss V* Lennox spent Friday with Miss A. Douglas, Gorrie, and assist* ed in the Christmas concert of the United Church Sunday School on Friday evening. Mrs. Az Fralicfc left on Monday for St Catharines to make her home with her son, Mr. George Tees. She ftp* turned with Mrs, Tees, who1 has been Institute Euchre January 7th The women’s Institute will hold a euchre in the Council Chamber1 on Tuesday, January 7th. Play will commence at 8 O’clock, Everybody welcome. s will On- Hu- Short Courses in Agriculture A shortcourse in Agriculture be conducted in every county of tario this winter. The course for ron County will be held at Hensail, Feb. 4th to 28th. , ' Another Special Meeting On Monday night word was receiv ed that the Ontario Municipal Board had approved the serial' debenture is sue for the purchase of the Arena by the Town and Coimcil held a special meeting on Tuesday evening and gave the Arena By-Law its third and final reading. t '.S'. Charles DISTRICT NOMINA TIONS '“'"L West Wawanosh - ? Reeve—Wm. Stewart (accl.),r Cou'ncilors—-John McQuillin, Bert Gammie, Cairns AitchisOn, Brown Smith (accl.). * Kinloss Twp. Reeve—Richard Elliott (acd.). , Council-7-Arthur Graham, Angus McIntosh, Alex. McKenzie, MdYRoss (accl.). Carrick Twp. Reeve—H. J, Lontz (accl). • Council—Jacob Fischer, Schefter; Linus-Bruder, J. P. Hoelzler Wm. Goll, Dancle Reuber. Culross Twp. . Reeve—David McDonald (accl.). Council—J. Ireland,' Geo. Falconer, Joseph McGinnis, Robt. Colvin, Ben Gaetz, Geo. McKay, Dominic Borho, Myles Moir, Teeswafer , Norman Hiscox and S. E. Jeffrey were nominated for Reeve. ■ Nominations for council were: Roy Thompson, George Caslick, Thomas Friendship, Arthur Hiscox, j. Porter, A. Weishar, G. Small and Walter Marshall. » . School board: L. Peacher,. R. Clark, L. Donahue, J. H. BroWft’> Rev. Mr. Allan and Hector Kain. Hydro cohimissioner: J. Smail and B. ”A. Hiscox. Brussels Robert Bowman, a probable aspir ant for the wardenship of Huron county, wus the only nominee for Reeve of Brussels, Monday, <! Nominations for council are—Wih’ liam Clouse, W. E. Willis, Walter Kerr, William Little,: Dr. W. J ,D. Jamieson jand W. A, Lowry were re-elected trustees for another two-year term. D. A. Rann will be the new face op the trustee bo'ard, He replaces L, W. Eckmier. * Blyth The following is the result of the nominations for the municipal offices of the village of Blyth. For Reeve, G, McNail, W. A, Logan, E, C. Laundy, * For Council (four to be elected), E. 'G Laundy, Geo. White, W. J« Fetts, Jasper Cook, Wm. Motritt, J, Cutt, Herbert Dexter, John G Heff* rons, Jas; Watt, Deloss Taman, Thos. E> Kelly, For,school trustees (four to be Wm. Lyon, Wm, Thuell, V, < Bray, W. T EHiott, Robt, Craig. ed to do his best to have a proper heating system installed in the Ar-, mouries, , . A letter was read from Hon. David Croll advising Council of the Gov ernment’s intention of collecting in come tax and instructing that the Council do not consider income tax for 1936 assessment purposes. It was intimated that the town would be re imbursed for loss of taxes. The Clerk explained that the On tario Municipal Board had decided that they could not approve the issue of debentures for the Arena on .the sinking fund plait but if the by-law were repealed and a new by-law pass ed by Council authorizing issue on serial instalment plan, consideration would be given. By-law No. 1077 to repeal Arena By-law No, 1075 was read three times. Moved by, Coun. Bishop, seconded by’ Coun. Wilson, that By-law No. 1077 be passed as read. Carried- Bydaw No. 1078 to provide for is sue.df Arena debentures for $7000 in- thg serial instalment plan was read a first and second time. -'v-Moved.- by Coun.* Bishohp, second ed by Coun. Wilson, that by-law No. 1078 as read a first and 'second time be passed. Carried. The Finance Committee reported a number of accounts properly certified and recommended payment. Moved by Coun. Bishop, seconded by Coun. Wilson, that the report of the Finance Committee be adopted as read. Carried, His Worship advised Council that he had attended the auction sale of the Williams property at the Council Chamber and that the best offer re ceived from those present came from Mr. Elmer Wilkinson. This was for $150. He had Mr. Wilkinson put his ’offer in writing so that it could be submitted to Council tiom Council considered it was finally agreed Jtinson’s offer of $150 for the house on Patflek Street be accepted, and, that if anj? movti be made to wfCek the Aero Cushion Plant, th£ GounSH then take up the matter of trying1 to hold up the wrecking proceedings. Moved by Reeve Davidson, second ed by Coun. Crawford, ‘ that we ac cept Mr. Wilkinson's offer of $150 for the Williams property on Patrick St. Carried. A lengthy communicatipff from the Walkerville Property Owners’ Assoc iation was presented and Council de cided that this be filed. HOW1CK COUNCIL IS RETURNED BY ACCLAMATION The nomination meeting of the Township of Howick was held in the Township Hall, in Gorrie, an Mon day afternoon with a large number of ratepayers present. The Clerk, Mr, Isaac Gamble, was in charge of the ^nominations and at two o’clock de clared the following nominated, with their movers and seconders: For Reeve *John A, Bryans, by D. D. Sand erson and R.. W. N. Wade, For Deputy Reeve *Thomas Lovell, by Wm. Whitfield and Geo. McKee. For Council ’ ^Robert Baker, by Charlie Finley and Arnold Halliday. i *Albert E« Toner, by W. J, Gall aher and W. H. Gregg, *David Weir, by Geo, Doubledqe and Arthur Fitch. E. H. Strong, by R< W. N. Wade and John Gamble. John Winter, by MiltSn Leonard and, J. W, Gamble. Those marked with an * were mem bers of last year’s Council and were returned by acclamation, At the close of the nominations, J“. W. Gamble was appointed chairman and called on Reeve John A. Bryans as first speaker. (Continued, on Page Seven) LOCAL AND PERSONAL for considera- the offers and that Mr. Wil- Name F. C, A. Receiver for Bruce J. L. Lamont, Kincardine, has been named offiical receiver under the Far mers’ Creditors Arrangement Act for Bruce County replacing John Row land, of Walkerton. The change be came effective the end of December. vfcdtlhg here with her. For utility commissioner, A. P. Smith. .... , W, Saturday Night Coldest .Yet Saturday night the thermometer dropped to its lowest level so far this winter, The lowest temperature re ported was 25 below zero, at the pow er house, while up town the lowest was 15 below zero. Sunday night the temperature went below zero, 7 below being the lowest reported. The roads over the week-end were in good shape and it appears that- we did not get as much sflow here as did the viciu* ity of Clinton and. south from there. North of here they have not had very much snow, the pavements being al most dear. This is unusual as up in Bruce the snowjs usually about the same amount a*ntere or,a hbaylsr-falt, Miss Runa Wilkinson visited rela tives in London a few days last week, Mr. and Mrs. Wilfrid Congram,' of Toronto, spent -Christmas week in town. >( . . ... ■ Second Hand Skating Outfits, good as new, )$1.50 to $2.50. Greer’s Shoe Store, Mr. and Mrs. Tyndall Ritchie”"ancT Stewart, spent Christmas with friends in “Howick. Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Walker were Sunday visitors with Mr. and M1*S;. G< ’ L. Baker at Galt, Mrs. Thomas J. Baker, - who has been laid up for several weeks, is now improving nicely. Master Billie Burgman is spending a week with his grandmother, Fenn, of Parkhill. Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Isard and Craig- are visiting in Islington, Credit and Toronto. Women’s Wool Jersey, Zipper Ov ershoes, Sizes 3 to 5, for $1.49, at Greer’s Shoe Store. Dr. W. T. McFadzean, of Brant ford General Hospital, spent New Year’s at his home, here. Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Rahlves of Tor onto were Christmas visitors with Mr. and Mrs. John Galbraith. Miss Rea Cameron, of Toronto, spent the holidays at the home of Mr. and Mrs .Robert Currie. Mr. and. Mrs. R. E.’ Jackson and • Kenneth .have returned after yisiting friends in Toronto the past week. Miss Earnscliffe Musgrove, of Buf falo, spent Christmas holidays with her pai’enis, Mr. arid MfSi Musgrove. Mr. Cha'S. Baskerville, of LoridOH, 1§ spending the holidays at the home of his grandfather, C. R. Wilkinson. Mr. Oscar Casemore, of Stratford, spent the week-end at the home of his parents, Mi*, and Mrs. Jerry Case more. Miss Marion' Uasemore returned home after* spending weeks with relatives in Blenheim. Mr. and Mrs. Frank children, of Toronto, Year’s visitors with Mr. and Mrs. John Galbraith. Dr. and Mrs. Reg. DuVsB visited at Toronto last week ahd attended the Silver Fox Pelt exhibition at the King Edward Hotel. 4 Mr. and Mrs. P. W. Grdy, of Tor* onto, spent a few days with the lat ter’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. T. R. Bennett) Frances St. Mr. and Mrs, Stanley Smith, of Guelph, spent Christmas holidays with Mrs. Smith's parents, Mr. and Mrs, A, H, Musgrove; _ s _ ■ Miss Dorothy 'lterltness>: of Mt* Master University, Hamilton, visited at the home eff her uncle, Mr, A, H, Musgrove, during the Fo|May. Mr, and Mrs. Edward Forgie-and two children, of Toronto, spent the Christmas week at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm, Forgie. Duhning Receives Acclamation Horn G A, Duttfthig, Minster of Finance, was elected by a^Iamation fit QReens, Frlw Fdwajfd Island. * ■’ Mrs. MrS. Port the past Chatham six and andGalbraith were New KINLOSS COUPLE 50 YEARS MARRIED One of <this. district’s most highly respected couples, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Henry,, quietly celebrated the 50th anniversary of tlieir marriage at, their home in. Kinloss on Tues.day, December 31st. Mt and Mrs. Henry are both enjoying good health '$nd their many friends extend to them congratulations, and wish them many more years, of happiness together, It was on, the last day of the year fifty years ago that Jennie Simpgon-, Culross, daughter of the late Mr. and. Mrs. William Simpson, became the bride of Frank Henry, son* of the late Alexander and Elizabeth Henry* The marriage was performed by the Rev, James A, Anderson, of Wlqte*, church, and the bride»and groom, have been continuous residents'at Lot 34, Con. 2, Kinloss, since that time, The bridesmaid was Annie Simpson, sister* of the bride, who now resides at Jas per Park, Alberta. The groomsman was James Ross of the 2nd concession- of Kinloss and who still resides there* Mr. Henry was born in New York 80 years ago last April, but as a child? of two and a half years, came with hig parents atid settled in Kinlos's and he has been, a continuous resident‘OF’ this farm since that time, He has tak*.'. en an active interest in the Welfarj: ' of the community haying been a mem ber of the Kinloss Council for fifteen years, five years as Reeve. For over twenty years' he has been a membep^ of the Board of Directors Qf .Wing-di ham Fall Fair and for 52 years he hajg^ ’been financial secretary'of the Whl^r church Branch No., 116 of the Caiiaft^ ian Order of Foresters. ‘ x Mr. ahd Mrs. Henry are members' of Whitechurch United Church and51, were, prior to Union, members.: of Presbyterian Church. Mrs. HenryX^ ta'Ktih aii' aetiv#1 interest < women’s organiziitions of foe chttrc^ and is one of the original membete of the Whitechurcli branch pf the Women’s Institute, To ths hap'py union wefh born three daughters ahd two sonsLMrs. (Eliza beth) C. H. Hind, of XVaseca, $ask.j. Miss Anijie Henry, ,-a purse York, who served over'^js as?ajfo^^ for three years; Mrs. Green, of. North Bay; W’lW^E® home. The other son, Alex., life Overseas in 1917 while-1 serv|H with the 1st Battalion C.E.F. - > Robina and William were the two of the family home for the a®S versary. The Advancc-TimcS^Sff^'i er with Mr.-anj. ¥M^TIepi^^ friends, extend congratulations. ‘ Motoring to Florida ' * Mr. and Mrs. E. R. Harrison and? daughter, Irlnia, also Mr. and Mrs.. W. A. Miller and daughter, Helen,’ left by motor today for Florida where- they will spend six weeks. R. J. Deachmgn to Aid Gardiner, Mr. R. J. Deaciiman, oiir local jM, P., has left ‘for Assiniboia; Sask., to /aid Hon, Ji G. Gardiner, Minister, of Agriculture, in his campaign. A vig orous campaign is being staged^bv the Libel'fllli that Mn Gafliihcr VmF be sure of election, IJiS Opponents is, ■ William Irving,' former BWirttef of ' Westaskiwin and who was defQdtihl in the fece.nt election, and who - at, the last"minute qualified w'-opp6se Mr.. Gardiner. It was expected that Mr, Gardihet would haye^peeh given an acclamation. ’ OBITUARY John Webster Mr. John Webster of West Waw* . nosh passed'away in Wingham Hos pital on Saturday evening, following an operation on Friday, He had spent* several weeks • in the hospital *. He was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. George Webster and had al'wajjffc ■■ lived on the farm on the 10th Com'* of West Wawanosh. Besides., his sorrowing wife, who was .foriftejly, Miss Lavina Mumphrey, . mourn him, two sons, Will AOMfes nosh and Elwell of 7 daughters, Mte* Mhplrdi Myrtle, Mrs. McCrostie of and Pearl, Mrs. Smith. Dorothy -of. Lomteft,.'. onto, and Dor^h otf iti his eighty^Dfst The aftemdoft , fo -1' wingham with' Rev. Mt TiZfight o'f ens United Church) Ift TWtntmy friends ,6f ,u.dteJid sympathy fo .<4 fl