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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1936-01-23, Page 4WGB FOUR -WINGHAM ADVANCE-TIMES Thursday, January 23, 1936 OE3OC If cents a word peri insertion* with a minimum charge of 25c. [OE3O?[OE3OESS5S53O1E3IO!IOE101 i ' THESE WANT AD’S BRING ri RESULTS i and the West Nylus with whom she had been playing hide-and-seek on the Pacific horizon for days. There was ho sparkling sunshine and dimpling water, nor glad haloos to greet us in the Home Port; no flo­ tilla of rowboats with their agitated commotion, no exuberant sun drench­ ed people with their fantastic wel­ come. Apparently, the only notice ta­ ken of our arrival at the dock was the routine visit of the Immigration and Customs Officers. I was not allowed ashore because I did not possess a re-entry paper. I was informed that I wouldn’t need one because I was travelling through the British'West Indies which is per­ mitted territory along with Canada, if I were not out of the United Stat­ es six months, I had to wait and pay $5.00 for telegrams to Portal and De­ troit and back, to verify the fact that I was a legally entered resident of the Country. J3y noon I decided that I had to see a doctor. So then Commander Carl> son warned me that he had signed a document, which appointed him my legal guardian and that I was his ward. I was to remember that in case I disappeared he was committed to payment of $1,000. With those little words in my ear, he offered no objec­ tion to my leaving the ship. He is a grand mam Everybody says so. Im­ mediately I hunted up some of my old friends in town. It was 8.30 p.m. when I returned to the ship. The next day, Saturday noon, I received permission to gather up my bundles and baggage and enter the country legally. * Mr. Swenson advised me at lunch just before I left to marry a sailor mam He would be away all the time and .paying the bills. I would have a good home, wouldn’t have to get up to make breakfast, and would have a good time all the time. I agreed that perhaps he was right and inquired where there was a bachelor aboard. At that very last minute our First Mate admitted that he was single; the Second Mate, too, but he preferred a blonde. I sighed hopelessly, picked up my handbag, and made for the -gangplank. I miss Frank, my mess boy. He kept a supply of big red apples on my dresser, cool and dewy fresh out of the refrigerated part of the hold, and cookies and cake in my top draw­ er. There was no favor which I might require, that was not cheer­ fully earned out. In my apartment there is no breakfast on the table when I finish my bath. There is no dinner steaming on the table when I come home in the evening. If I had an experienced things shipshape, I couldn't ask for anything more George with his cheery whistle and hearty lunch. I miss Sparks and the Cadet. I miss Tommy Walsh, the Head Steward, with his wonderful fund of sea stories. He can tell good ones, too, about passengers. One lady took a notion to have a fresh egg every morning for breakfast. So at Barbarados, or Jamaica, or some | such island, she bought a bunch of Clerk’s hands not later than Afondav, Straggly old bantams and set them 27th. .......................... up housekeeping in a pen on the main ] deck. Each morning she would go out ___land inquire about the egg supply. The NOTICE TO CREDITORS! old birds never laid an egg, but one ■——._____________I morning her patience was rewarded; ALL PERSONS having claims | she found an egg in her hen pen. She against the estate of Hester Amelia I carried at in haste to -the cook, de- Dinslcy, late of the Town of Wing- :t feg ham an the County or Huron. Mamed ... x jWoman, who died on or about the was hut he had boded ninth day of August. A.D. 1935,are 'that egg as much as it would stand notified to send to ,L H. Crawford, alreadv that morning. She used to ga- vVingbam, Ontario, on or before the twenty-fifth day of January, A.D. 1936, full particulars of their claims in writing. Immediately after the said twenty-fifth day of January, 1936, the assets of the said -estate will be dis­ tributed amongst the parties entitled thereto, having regard only to the claims of which the administrator shall then have notice. DATED at Wingham, this seventh day of Janaurv, All 1936. J. H. CRAWFORD, Wingham, Ontario. Solwilsor for the Administrator. OK AGENT WANTED fur the Massey- Harris Company, Limited, for Wingham and district Apply A<1- vance-Times or J. D» Robertson, Box 377, Clinton. EXPERIENCED GIRL desires posi- tion in good home. Apply Advance* Timos, GIRL WANTED for general house­ work. Apply to Mrs, A. G. Smith, 41 WHlowbank Blvd,, Toronto, HIGHEST TRICES for Goose Fea­ thers, Duck Feathers, Horse Hair, Hides and Raw Furs. Bring us your old car Batteries and Radiators. M. Brown, Phone 239. LOST—A brooch, keepsake. Between Lower Town and the Post Office, Finder please leave in care of the Advance-Times. MAN WANTED For Rawleigh Route of 800 families in S. Bruce County. Write today, Rawleigh Dept. AfL- 453-1SA-A, Alontreal, Canada. ATTENTION FARMERS It Is now possible to have your Delco batteries re-built for as low as $30.00. Fully guaranteed. Address ■enquiries to the Ideal Batteries, 645 Dundas St. E^'Londom TENDERS "i*r Tenders will be received by the un­ dersigned up to January 25th, 1936, for the supply and delivery at Wing­ ham High Shcool of 20 cords of 16 inch green body hardwood Beech and Maple. The lowest or any tender not nec­ essarily accepted. W. A. Galbraith, Scc’y., Wingham, Opt. NOTICE Application in writing for the posi­ tion of Assessor of the Town of Wingham for the year 1936 will be received by the undersigned tip to January 31st, 1936. Details as to duties, salary etc., may be obtained at the Clerk’s Office, Town Hall. W. A. Galbraith, Town Clerk, Wihgham, Ont. j CARD OF THANKS The relatives of the late Priscilla Powell wish to thank their neighbors and friends for their kindness and as­ sistance during the illness of the late Miss Powell, also for their expres­ sions of sympathy. IN MEMORIAM BAPTIST—In loving memory of our dear Mother, Ruth Ann Baptist, who passed away Jan. 20th, 1938. No length of time, no lapse of years, Can dim our loved one’s past For treasured memories hold her dear And will while memory lasts. —Ever remembered by Son and Daughters. <_ HURON COUNTY COUNCIL The first session of Huron County Council for 1936 will he held in the' Council Chambers, Court House, God- ] erich, Ontario, commencing Tuesday, •! January 23th, at 2 p.m. Council will | te in session until Friday 31st. i All individuals or deputations de- j siring to address Council should not-a sty the County Clerk in advance soi that regular business will not be in- terrupted. AU accounts, tenders or applica­ tions for grants should be in the j J. M. ROBERTS, County0 ■Clerk. A SHIP’S HOMECOMING By V. Olive ■Currie Cold gray water in the chill foggy dawn wrinkled paU my portholes, when 1 was awakcad by a long low weigh of the ‘Ship’s siren .She was still but imlsating impatiently gust nratsidc the Golden Gate., waiting for permission to -enter the Home Fort. Some time later she -docked M the Mo-.wc-McCor'mitk Pier 38 between her sister ships; the West Notes, which -ms -setting- ready to go South/.. ex-sailor to keep efficient I miss !ther up a supply of fruit and then ■■ let it spoil in her cabin. When it had , become sjiificlently decayed and ■ mushy, she would dump the mess ' mwhrdantly out of her portholes on­ to the main deck, until someone on , duty, in a state of irritation and re- •taliation, covertly popped the mess back through her porthole again. ; There was the cx-Arsny 'Officer juho went ashore at Barbados and .was rowed back accompanied by a (towboat full of cases of Barbados hum, which vics with Jamaica rum in I potency and popularity all up and idown the seaways. Perhaps I hadn’t better go on, but Seave one elderly ex-Army Officer with a boatload of j DarbadoS' rum to your imagination. I ' will say that finally, after several es- capades, the Osmtnatsder felt forced | to confiscate the remainder of the rum land' put it under lack and k^y and 1 guard, 1 We passengers do cause anxiety and irritation plus amusement withi <>mT pecttliaritics and landlubber hah- ' its. So 1 miss Tommy Walsh, who could tell about them so well. He did more than his share to keep the ship’s passengers in good spirits, I miss the atmosphere of the ship, and the feeling of vibration and the sens of progress hour by hour. I miss the mental and physical relaxation. I miss the mysterious atmosphere seep­ ing in from the fathomless sea, and the elements beyond our power of control, yet kind to us day after day after day, I miss the closed circle of association. We swarmed out into the Ports, but byxevening we were all back together again out at sea, forty- three men and three women, and no single soul could approach and ring our bell, What do they talk about, those fine seafaring men, who drive a stout ship over the uncertain sea lanes. The Commander over a cup of coffee and a sweedish rusk one day told me of his little dog, Rags, at home and his two baby grandchildren. The Chief Engineer told me about the violins he had made at home and how well his little boy could play them. The First Alate, a bachelor, showed me a picture of his pretty niece back in the Old Country. The Third Mate told me about his clever daughter. The Sea is a. fascinating and exacting mis­ tress, but she can never break that home tie. Saturday afternoon I conducted the two Russian girl friends out around Golden Gate Park, the Aquarium, the Museum, and the Chinese Tea Gar­ den, and then back into town for din­ ner. After dinner they conducted me » to a Russian dance hall. Those Rus­ sians! They do things on a grand scale. One large room was reserved for dancing. There was a peppy Rus­ sian stringed orchestra. In another large room were long tables heaped with Russian pastries, salads, cold meats, and sandwiches. At another table they dispensed vodka at 10c, a gulp. Vodka is a very particular brand of spirits. It must be drunk from a certain glass and in a special manner, if one doesn’t wish to gargle over it, which of course one doesn’t at a soc­ ial function. The glass holds enough For one gulp and is as big around as the throat. The head is tipped back with the mouth open, the glass is quickly raised and dumped. One has scarcely time to realize the throat is afire when the vodka hits the stom­ ach. Then to take the mind off the internal combustion one is handed a small cube of bread spread with real red Russian roe, or caviar. There are small tables where the guests may sit for eating and drinking between danc­ es. After my first gulp of plain vodka I went out and did the Russian Waltz. I twirleld with the rest quite gaily. The next gulp was flavored with an­ ise. Following that I executed the Russian Polka, leaping and Swaying in real Russian abandon. After the third, and last gulp flavored with something which I can neither pro­ nounce or spell, the dance steps which I executed have no name. The room whirled madly in the opposite direc­ tion from which I thought I was whirling. The floor receded when my foot came up, and came up when I put my foot down, causing me great' ; inconvenience. Unfortunately, my Russian partner was very short so that I had neither a shield nor a sup- s port. I sort of dmng onto his collar I bone and my head waggled over his |shoulder until he could reach me a; I chair. As suddenly as things became topsy-turvey, they righted themselves; again, but vodka me no vodka for a ; while. I h%.d an interesting evenings | The Russian people are very hospit-' | able and have a real capacity for en-' ’ joyment | I am in a humming hustling town, |These people by the sea are full of: 1 pep and energy. In dull or sunny ; weather they run for the street cars,. I they run with the traffic. They have' a doztn irons in the fire and they have a hundred things on their minds. , I did not realize how relaxed I had |become in the tropical seas being' spoiled by the warm hearted -dark ] people and the ship's service, i have' j to struggle to get into line now and 'to ‘keep in step. ! I was riding on a street car the j other evening where a baby broke out •crying lustily. The mother tried fran- I fiscally to quiet it. A man across the , aisle called over, "“Aw» let the baby 'Cry, what harm's it do.” and I knew j I was on the West Coast. Unless one (Were very snobbish indeed, one could j not help feeling the great fratertiaty i ihero. In the stores, the restaurants; i newsboys, taxi drivers, waitresses, 1 manicurists, salesladies, all feel free !to converse about this and that no | matter the prominence of one’s par- j ttdage, nor the intuition of the p»c- i ketbook. ’ The city by the Golden Gate is still the grand old town. The Embatca- dero embraces mighty ships, Flans I ate in the making for an airport and j when that is aceompkshtd, from, her ; bosom the giant China and Rhilipinfe j dippers wlH be heartened «on their ■magnificent bridge-to-be dominates the skyline. The clever minds of men conceive wondrous things and the strong bodies of men can construct them. If the development of their hearts and souls would only keep pace it would end man’s terrible inhuman­ ity to man. California Coast has not the crys-- tai frost, the white snow, nor the ev­ ergreens to enhance the Christmas season. Lacking that, they indulge in an orgy of colour. The main thor­ oughfares, highways, small towns, and lawns vie with each other in blaz­ ing red, green yellow, and blue lights, Even the little Christmas decorations are tinted silver and blue to carry out the festal spirit. I do not know how I can believe it is Christmas here af­ ter four wonderful snowy seasons in the Mideast. My happy wanderings are over for a time and I hope you have enjoyed them with me. It is my pleasure now to wish you all a very merry Christ­ mas, New Mrs. Joseph McDonald, Toronto; Miss Margaret,. at home; Mrs. Aug­ ustine Leddy, Prevost, Alta., and Sis­ ter M. Gerviase, Loretta Academy, Chicago, also one son, Edward J. Mc^ Grogan, Toronto, survive. Interment was made in Wingham R. C. Cem­ etery on Friday, Jan, 17th. KIPLING’S OWN ATTI­ TUDE TOWARD DEATH L’Envoi When Earth’s last picture is painted and the tubes are twisted and dried, When the oldest colours have faded, and the youngest critic has died, We shall rest, and, faith, we shall need it—l'e down for an aeon or two, Till the Master of All Good Work- pien shall put us to work anew. and a happy and prosperous Year. V. Olive Currie. OBITUARY Leslie C. Young was with deep regret that the And those that were good shall be happy: they shall sit in a golden chair; .’ They shall splash at a ten-league can­ vas with brushes of comets' hair, They shall find real saints to draw from—Magdalene, Peter and Paul; They shall work for an age at a sit­ ting and never be tired at all! Isard’s Stock Reduction Sale Is Off to a Good Start Be Sure and Get Your Share of the Bargains while Prices Are Away Down UNUSUAL VALUE IN WOMEN’S READY- TO-WEAR : Coats, Suits, Dresses,. Sweaters, Waists, Skirts and Hats, All on sale at a saving of 20 to ' 40 per cent. Hosiery, Gloves, Corsets, Underwear, Staples, Silks and Press Goods, at Money-Saving Prices. it citizens of Winghain received the sad news on Sunday that Leslie C. Young a former Wingham boy, now of Tor­ onto, had passed away. Mr. Young, who was in his 49th year, has been troubled for some time with a heart condition but was able to continue at his business, On Sunday, he was having some teeth extracted, at. his home, 268 Vaughan Road, when he was seized with an attack and passed suddenly away. “Les", as he was popularly known here, was born at Arnprior, but as a small child, came to Wingham with his .parents, the late Mr. and Mrs. Alex. Young. He received his educa­ tion here and for a short time work­ ed in his father’s hardware store. Twenty-eight years ago he married Jeanette Linklater and for a few years they resided in Winnipeg. They then returned to Wingham and “Les” be­ came connected with the Salt Works and prior to going to Toronto he was manager of this plant. Since going to Toronto he has been a salesman for Canadian Industries Limited. He was a member of the Masonic Order and while in Wingham took an* active interest in the Lions Club. \ Besides his widow, he leaves to mourn their loss, two sons, Jack and George,.both of Toronto. He is also survived by three brothers, George and Gordon, of Toronto and Jack of Winnipeg. The funeral was held from the res­ idence of his mother-in-law, Mrs. P. S. Linklater, Alice Street, here, on Wednesday (to-day) following the ar­ rival of the Canadian National Train from Toronto. The service was con­ ducted by Rev. J. F. Anderson and Rev. Kenneth MacLean. Interment took place in Wingham Cemetery. And only the Master shall praise us, and only the Master shall blame; And’ no one shall work for money, and no one shall -work for fame, But each for the joy of the working, and each, in Iris separate star, Shall draw the Thing as he sees It for the God of Things as They are! DANIEL KNECHTEL DIES AT HANOVER Daniel Knechtel, 93, Hanover’s grand old man, founder of one. of Canada’s largest furniture industries, dropped dead in the office of his main plant at Hanover on Saturday. He came to Hanover in 1864 and was first reeve of the village in 1900. He served as mayor 1909 to 1911 and was noted’ for generosity in donating property sites to -the town, such as a library, Baptist church and hospital. Born in Rosedale, Ont., deceased came to Hanover in 1864 and engaged in the building of houses and barns during the day and making furnituure by hand in the evenings. In 1887 he biult his first factory. REVISED DATES FOR TOWN LEAGUE toPostponed Town League games be played on following dates: 23—Bearcats vs. Lloyd’s. L. Wingham vs, Gurney’s. 28—Gurney’s vs. Bearcats. Lloyd’s vs. L. Wingham. 30—L. Wingham vs. Bearcats. Gurney’s vs. Lloyd’s. Jan. Priscilla. Powell The death of one of this district’s pioneer ladies occurred at noon, Sat- ’ urday, when Priscilla Powell, daugh-: ter of the late John and Eliza Powell, passed away at her home, Victoria St., following a lingering illness. The late Miss Powell was born at. Exeter, Ontario, in 185S, and as a very small child came with her par­ ents and settled on the 6th concession of Turnberry. She attended Model school at Clinton aqd taught for a year at Glenannan and for two years ? in Howick then -returned to her home to look after her parents where she’ resided until she came to Wingham in 1907. 'She was a member of the United Church and took an active interest in the Women's Missionary ; Society, of which she was a life mem­ ber, until her health prevented her so ] doing. ] She was the last surviving member ;of a family of eight children, her ; nearest surviving relatives are neices 1 and nephews, J. J. Powell, Deepdale, Alan,.; Airs. R. Paisley, Kam sack, 'Sask., Airs. Geo. Dunn, Springfield, ■ Alam.; Airs. R. Kennedy, St. Thomas; Wm. Powell, Glamdford Station; Jno. E. Powell, Detroit, and Airs. J. D. De Alerse, Cambridge ,Alass. The funeral was held on Alonday afternoon, the service being conduct­ ed in the United Church by- Rev. J. F. Anderson, the pastor. Th£ pallbearers were: Alessrs, W. H. Gurney, George T. Robertson, A. j Lockridge, O. V. Hayden, Andrew (Shtell afed James S. Isard. < Interment took place in Wamgham ' Cemetery. i .j ■i 1 SNOOKER LEAGUE On Friday night the Clinton Snook­ er Club opened the season at home for Wingham, with Wingham taking ten straight games. Jack Baker had a high run of 33 and Robt. Hopper followed right up with 23. On Monday night, Seaforth were guests of Wingham. Jack Baker had the high run of the night with 24, and Wingham managed to squeeze 7 out of the 10 games. Standing of the Clubs MEN’S WEAR STORE Buy your. Overcoat, Suit, Sweater, Wind­ breaker, Leathe^ Coat, ‘ Shirts, Overalls, Smocks, Hats, Caps and Men’s Furnishings at a Big Saving.. Everything reduced to prices you can’t afford to miss. H. E. Isard & Co. TIMOTHY SEED SUPPLY PLENTIFUL The supply of timothy seed this year will far exceed the demand, con­ sequently the price is lower than it has been for a long time and there is exceptional opportunity for farm­ ers who require seed to purchase only the best quality. At the time of writ­ ing the price of No. 1 seed in Mont­ real is $4.50 per hundred pounds. This is 25% of the price demanded last season. There is seldom any serious doubt regarding the germination of timothy seed, but too much attention cannot be paid to its purity or freedom from weed seeds. If a-farmer buys a horse which turns out to be unsatisfactory for his purposes,- he can dispose of it by some means, making the beSt of a bad bargain, and forget about the incident. Unfortunately the same cannot be dqne with a lot of seed for field crops which contains weed seeds. If weed infested seed is once put in­ to the ground it cannot be forgotten as the weeds will be a continual re­ minder. This is particularly true if the weed seeds are from a perennial such as Ox-eye Daisy. This weed is ■ mentioned because it is one of the ■weeds cDssed as Primary Noxious , under the Seeds Act, and one which is very commonly found in timothy. The seed is difficult to remove dur­ ing the process of cleaning, and eas- ; ily passed over when a sample is be­ ing examined for impurities. Over 20 ; per cent, of the samples from the Laboratory at i eye Daisy. In erage number weed was 33.1 timothy seed containing this number of Ox-eye Daisy would be rejected as unfit for seed under the Seeds Act. A simple calculation will show the , instinct of the broad mases."—Adolf number of Ox-eye Daisy seeds which , Hitler. to date: W. L.T.Pis Winghain ———23 7 0 46 Seaforth ---------------17 12 1 35 Clinton -----—...... .... 9 20 1 19 Alitchell ...... .0 0 0 0 Ottawa contained Ox- these samples the av- of the seeds of this per ounce. Any lot of Huron & Erie DEBENTURES 4% Coupons payable at Par at Wingham. Older than Dominion of Canada Cosens & Booth would be sown per acre TF this seed were used. ' Since timothy seed is plentiful and the price low this season every care should be taken in the purchase and only the cleanest seed should find its way into the ground. The Seed Branch of the Dominion Department of Agriculture aims to encourage the more general use of good seed by promoting the produc­ tion of seeds of superior quality in Canada. BORN RICHMOND—On Saturday, January 18th, 1936, at the Private Patients* Pavillion, Toronto, to Mr. and Mrs. Geoffrey G. Richmond (nee Nora Smith), a son. “A government cannot legislate honesty, but government can jail dis­ honesty.”—Florello H. Laguardia. * * * “The philosophy of thinkers is the Mrs. Catherine McGrOgan. Mrs. Catherine M-cGrogan, 29 Fidd­ ling Ave., Toronto, widow of William ( J. McGrogan, died "Wednesday, Jan. 15th,” from pneumonia, .at the age of 69 years. She vas born near Tecs- water, residing for many years atviippers win oe r.earienea cm t-ncir __„__ _____.. v___ __ way and welcomed back from their Belmore and for the last 13 years in i spectacular trips to and from the Or-Toronto, and tras a menik; of Holy" sent, The eye-filling structure of the g Name R. C. Church. Four-daughters, HAILI SELLASSIE GREETS CAMP MASCOT