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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1936-04-30, Page 1Single Copies Five Cents “MEET UNCLE SALLY” SPLENDID SUCCESS Capacity A’udience Enjoyed Well Presented Comedy Drama “Meet Uncle Sally,” the three-act comedy drama, presented by the Sea­ forth Collegiate Alumni Association, •under the auspices of the Woman’s •Auxiliary to the Wingham General Hospital in the Town Hall, on Tues­ day evening was thoroughly enjoyed ■by the capacity audience, each amus­ ing situation in the play being greet­ ed by much applause. Mayor John W. Hanna on behalf •of the Auxiliary thanked the audience for their splendid attendance and al­ so those who had in any manner as­ sisted. He also' extended a warm welcome to the Seaforth cast. The guests soloists for the even­ ing were Mrs. C. Kingan and Mr. Robert Spittai and their splendid con­ tributions were greatly enjoyed. Miss Tena keid was accompanist. The girls, who sold candy, attrac­ tively dressed in Red Cross outfits did their part well, selling out com­ pletely their stock of sweet meats.' The High School Orchestra, under the direction of their leader, Mr. G. jA. Schautte contributed several selec­ tions which were greatly appreciated. Following the -play the ladies of the Auxiliary entertained the Seaforth cast and others who had assisted them to a delightful supper in the council •chambers. BAPTIST CHURCH ANNUAL MEETING Church Enjoyed Very Successful • Year With Which Is Amalgamated The Gorrie Vidette and Wroxeter News. WINGHAM, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, APRIL 30th, 1936 THEO. MUNDY IS IMPROVING X-ray Reveal Head Injury Not as Serious, as Expected Subscriptions $2.00 Per Year WEDDINGS Hooper—Nicholson A quiet wedding was solemnized at the parsonage, Bluevale on Tuesday, April 21st, when Daisy Amelia, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Nicholson of Turnberry was united in marriage to Alfred Hooper, son of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Hooper •of Turnberry, Rev. Robb officiated. The bride wore a gown of shell pink crepe with grey accessories. Af­ ter the ceremony they left for the bride’s home, where dinner was serv­ ed. Later in the evening - they left for the groom's home in Turnberry, where they will reside amid wishes for a long and happy wedded life. Triple V Visit Olivet and Ripley The Triple V Class of the United Church formed the choir at Olivet United Church .Sunday afternoon and at the Ripley United church in the evening.. Mr. Jack Reavie rendered solos at both services. Central League to Operate ; The Central Baseball League will again operate this year but will not be affiliated with the O.B.A.A. Tees- water, Fordwich, Brussels, Harriston, Mount Forest, Drew, Clifford, Ayton and Neustadt are expected to enter earns. The next meeting will be held in Clifford, May 11. Daylight Saving in Many Places | On Sunday the following places adopted' daylight saving time for the summer months up to Sept. 26th, To­ ronto, Montreal, Ottawa, St. Cahar- ines, Kingson, Niagara Falls, Tren­ ton, Merriton, Port Dalhousie, Niag- ara-on-the-Lake, Beamsville, Orillia and Welland. New York and many, Eastern United States cities also went on daylight time on Sunday. Hamil- on go on fast time next Sunday, Thorold May 31st and Sudbury June 7th. Guelph will have fast time from May 9th to Sept. 5th; Cobourg May 18th to Sept. 19th. LOCAL ANDPERSONAL Mr. John P. McKibbon, Ontario •College of Pharmacy, is home for the summer vacation. One Cent Sale at McKibboti’s Drug Store, Four Days, April 29, 30 and May 1st and 2nd. , Miss Ellen Porter of Toronto vis­ ited her brother, James, and family, over the week-end. Work Shoes — Real bargains in men’s, boys’ and women’s work shoes. Greer’s Shoe Store. Miss Margaret Currie and Miss Lillian Hopper were Toronto visitors last week. Mrs. J. A. Currie, who was •visiting her daughter, Ena, returned with them. The Women’s Auxiliary to the General Hospital will hold their monthly meeting ih the Council Chamber on Monday afternoon, May -4th, at 3.46. Weak or Fallen Arches and other Foot Troubles can affect your whole system—See Dr, Scholls’ foot specia- •list at Greer’s Shoe Store, Thursday, .May 7th. ... - iiifi __________ The annual business meeting of John Street Baptist Church was held Thursday in the basement of the church with the pastor, Rev. E. C. Smith, acting as chairman. The re­ ports from the various departments showed a good year and substantial balances, The following reports were given by the various treasurers: Church report, Herbert Collar; Sun­ day school, Merrill Cantelon; Wo­ men’s Mission Circle, Mrs. A. Co­ sens; Young Women’s Mission Circle, Betty Collar; Cradle Roll, Mrs. J. Kelly; B.Y.P.U.,- Louise Kelly. ' Total receipts for the church in general offering, $1,429.70; amount sent to missions by all departments, $153.10. The following officers were elect­ ed for the ensuing year: Clerk, Miss K. Pringle; treas., Herbert Collar; deacons, John Kelly, George Pocock, A. H. Horne; asst, treasurers, Mer­ rill Cantelon, Arno Kelly and H. Hundy; ushers and plate collectors, G. Pocock, John Kelly, Bruce Mac- Lean, Arno Kelly and Mr. Wright; organist, Mrs. G. Hanna; asst, or­ ganist, Miss K. Pringle and Theo­ dore Mundy; House committee, H. E. Hundy, Abner Cosens, John Kelly; assistants for baptism, Miss E. Lewis, Mrs. John Anderson, Mrs. John Kelly, A. H. Horne, John Kelly, George Pocock; auditors, Merrill Cantelon and Miss E. Fisher; Sunday School Supt., A. H. Horne. The quarterly business meetings are to be held the first Thursday after the last Sunday of the quarter. We are pleased to report that^ Theodore F. Mundy, who ’was ser­ iously injured in a motor accident,’ north of Elginfield on Monday night last week, is somewhat improved. Word from Victoria Hospital, Lon­ don, stated that he has three broken ribs, a slight fracture of the spine and some kidney .trouble. The head in­ juries which at first were reported as very serious we are pleased to state are not as serious as was expected. Theo's many friends sincerely hope that no complications set in and that he will steadily and surely continue to improve. TO BUILD NEW SERVICE STATION Messrs. Homuth and Bennett, who operate the Royal Service Station,, have purchased the blacksmith shop from Wm. Holmes which is next to their present station. On this site they will erect an up-to-date service station in the near future. NEW MANAGER AT BELL TELEPHONE Mr. C. F. Holland of St. Catherines, Replaces Mr. J. H, Scott, who Is Transferred to Listowel Announcement is made today that, .effective May 1st, C. F. Holland be­ comes Manager of the Bell Tele­ phone Company here, succeeding J. H. Scott, and having supervision over the Bell exchanges at Cargill, Dur­ ham, Hanover, H-arriston, Holstein, Lucknow, Mount Forest, Southamp- RESCUE FUND KEEPS GROWING Donations May Be Left at Either of Local Banks. OBITUARY Mrs. John Green Following an illness of a little over a week Sarah Austin, widow of the late John Green, passed away at the family residence, lot 26, concession 2, Culross, at noon Friday, April 24th. Mrs. Green, who was in her 69th year was born at Tipperary, Ireland and about 9 years came to Canada and has been a resident ' of Wingham ■ and vicinity since that time. Her hus­ band predeceased her about 20 years ago. She is. survived by four sons and three daughters, Leopold and Jennie at home; Thomas’ and James of Cavan County, Ireland; William of Tipperary Ireland; Mrs. T. Nixon and Lizzie Ann Austin, also of Ire- and. -She is also survived by two sisters and two brothers, Mrs. John Merkley, of Brooklyn, N.Y., Mrs. Wm. Grener, New York City; Ri­ chard of Galt and William of B line Turnberry. The funeral was held from the family residence, Culross on Sunday afternoon. The service was conduct­ ed by Mr. George Lowey. The pallbearers were: John Fa - coner, R. Simmons, Harold Coslick, Albert Horne, Wm. Jenkins and Wm. Burchill. Interment took place in Wingham cemetery. L' Peter Hastings A life long resident of Turnberry, x-e’ter Hastings, passed away in Wingham General Hospital on«Wcd- nesday, April 22nd in his 70t|^/Mr. Hastings was born at lot 11, conces­ sion 9 Turnberry and spent his en­ tire life on that farm. He was ill for one month prior to his death, the last two weeks of which he was confined in the hospital. He leaves to mourn their loss be­ sides his widow, formerly Maude Lig- gatt, to whom he was married 41 years ago, two daughters, Mrs. Geo. Day of Wingham and Edna at home." He is also survived by four sisters, Mrs. Samuel Woods, Mrs. Thomas Martin, Mrs. George Fortune, Miss Agnes Hastings, all of Turnberry. Rev. J. R. Greig, minister of Ea­ die’s Presbyterian Church, conducted the funeral service at his home on Friday afternoon, at which a large gathering of neighbors and friends were present to pay their last res­ pects. The pallbearers were all nephews of the deceased, Walter Woods, Wil­ liam Woods, Thomas Martin,, Leslie Fortune, Harold Hastings and Her­ bert Hastings. Interment was made in Wingham cemetery. The Big Event, Rexali One Cent Sale, April 29, 30, May 1, 2, at Mc­ Kibben's Drug Store. Mission Circle to Take Part in Service Next Sunday being “Loyalty Sun­ day” in the Baptist Church, the Sr. and Jr. Mission Circles will partici­ pate in the morning service. Institute Executive Plan Annual The executive of West Huron Dis­ trict of Women's Institutes met in Memorial Hall, Blyth Wednesday afternoon last week with 19 ladies present. Plans were made for the coming district convention which will be held in Londesboro May 22. Mrs. W. H. Fraser of town presided. Bears in Colborne Township It is reported that two brown bears were seen Monday in Colborne Town­ ship. They were first seen in West Wawanosh and it is thought they are headed for the Maitland river to catch- suckers. A posse went out to round them up as it is reported that children have been kept away from school for fear of them. Attended Convention Mrs. (Rev.) Kenneth MacLean at­ tended the Provincial meeting of tihe Women’s Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church in Canada, which was held in Knox Presbyterian church, Ottawa last week. Lord Tweedsmuir, Governor-General, ad­ dressed the convention and Mrs. MacLean had the pleasure of being presented to him and Lady Tweeds­ muir. Seeding Late This Year Due to the backward weather this spring, seeding operations are consid- esably later this year than last year. Last year seeding commenced about April 12th and practically all seeding was done a this time. Two years ago it was nearly the 1st of May before operations were started" on the land which is very similar to this year. Two years ago crops were very .good in this district and it is hoped despite the late sowing .this year that the crops will again be good. Fall wheat has wintered very well. Shoe Repairing — Bring your next pair here, and see how neatly and reasonably we’ll repair them. Greer’s Shoe Store. D.D.G.M. PAID OFFICIAL VISIT Acting D.D.G.M. Rt. Wor. Bros. B. L. H. Bamford of Listowcl, District No. 5, North Huron A.F. & A-M., paid his official visit to Wingham Lodge on Friday evening. He gave a very instructive and inspiring address to the brethren. The third degr.ee was exemplified^ and following the close of the lodge lunch was served in the banquet hall and a social time enjoyed. Wor. Bro. Booth, Master of the lodge was master of ceremonies and introduced Rt. Wor. Bro. Brown, P.D.D.G.M. of District No. 7, Mani­ toba, who gave a very interesting short talk, Bro. W. T. Simpson of Vienna Lodge, who recently joined the staff of the Canadian Bank of Commerce here, was also introduced, Visiting brethren were present from Teeswater, Vienna Lodge, Lis­ towel, Fordwich, Assiniboine, Brus­ sels, Londesboro, Lucknow and Thed­ ford. ... Mr. C. F. Holland ton and Walkerton. At the same time, Mr. Scott, who has represented the Bell Company in Wingham for the past ten years, transfers to Listo­ wel as Manager therejj> Manager Holland«^omes to Wing­ ham from St. Catharines and was pre­ viously stationed at Toronto. He has had a wide telephone experience fully qualifying him to assume his new re­ sponsibilities here. IN BUSINESS AT BLYTH Mr. Harry Browne Jr. has opened a shoe repair business at Blyth. Mr. and Mrs. Brown and baby have al­ ready moved. We wish them every success. “Is there much money used in pol­ itics?” “Comparatively little,” answered Senator Sorghum. “But there is a scandalous amount of it wasted,” Accepts Position at Ottawa Mr. Carman Coutts, B.S.A., sqn of Mr. and Mrs. Alex. Coutts, left for Ottawa on Saturday where he has ac­ cepted'a position at the Experiment­ al Farm. Dogs Kill Eight Sheep A German shepherd dog and a collie are to be shot for killing eight sheep, belonging to Carl Dalton, Grey Township. The meat of the sheep was left untouched. Rev. MacLean Much Improved We are very happy to report that Rev. Kenneth MacLean is very much improved in health. The services at St. Andrew’s church last week were in charge of Rev. R.‘ B. Stephen and he will again preach next Sunday. Cribbage and Euchre Friday Night Please note that on Friday night in the Council Chambers a Mixed Crib­ bage and Euchre will be held under the auspices of the Maitland League Ball Team. It was first planned to have cribbage only, but so that all could take part euchre will also be played,, yAppointed Chief Medical Officer. Dr. W. J. McLean, son of MrsJ Margaret McLean of Town, has been ! appointed Chief Medical Officep^aL .Westminster Hospital, London^ For some years Dr. McLean has been on the medical staff at Westminster Hospital and since the death, several months ago, of Dr. David H. Nichol, has been acting chief of the medical staff. His many friends here arc pleased that he has received this much deserved promotion. Institute Annual April 30th The regular meeting of the Wo­ men’s Institute will be held in the Council Chambers at 3 o’clock Thurs­ day, April 30th. As this is the last meeting of the Women’s Institute year the yearly reports of the vari­ ous committees will be given and the election of officers for the coming year will be held, also the payment of fees. The lucky ticket on the quilt which is on display in King Bros? Store, will be drawn. A good attend­ ance is requested. In order to give the people of this community, who might wish to con­ tribute something to the fund for the heroic men who worked so unspar­ ingly to release the entombed men in the Nova Scotia mine, the local banks have generously consented to accept donations which they will forward to the proper authorities. No matter how big or how small an amount you wish to give, it will be welcome. It is not the size of the subscription that counts but the spirit in which it is given. In every part of Canada people are giving to this fund which is rapidly getting larger and no doubt many here will be glad of this opportunity to help. HALF HOLIDAYS START NEXT WEEK Beginning next Wednesday, May 6th, the stores of Wingham will be closed every Wednesday • afternoon until the end of October. The only exception will be on weeks when a public holiday occurrs the stores will remain open on the Wednesday af­ ternoon of that week. OBITUARY Mrs. William G. Gray After an illness of several months Emily T. Taylor, beloved wife of William G. Gray, passed away Wed­ nesday evening, April 22nd in her 70th year. Born in East Warworth, Zetland, Mrs. Gray has been a life­ long resident of this locality and since her marriage has been a con­ tinuous resident of Wingham. She leaves to mourn her passing besides her bereft husband, one son’, Howard C. of Niagara Falls, N.Y., who was home for a week prior to his mother’s death. Mrs. Gray’s sister, Mrs. Allan Fra­ lick, passed away in St. Catharines just the day before she passed on. The funeral was held from the fam­ ily residence Saturday afternoon, April 25th. The service was con­ ducted by Rev. John Pollock, minister of Whitechurch Presbyterian church. The pallbearers were, C. B. Arm­ itage, A. M. Crawford, A. Pe'ebles, F. Preston, George Wilson and W. Well­ wood. Interment took place in Wingham cemetery. Mrs. Allan Fralick The funeral of Mary Taylor, widow of the late Allan Fralick, who passed away at the home of her son, George E. Tees, St. Catharines on Tuesday, April 21st, was held from St. Paul’s Anglican Church here on Thursday afternoon. Rev. E. L. Roberts, R.D. the rector conducted the services with interment taking place in Wing­ ham cemetery. Prior to the remains being brought to Wingham a service was conducted in St. Catharines by Rev. Dr. Morley. Mrs. Fralick, who was in her 78th year was a life-long resident of this community having been born in East Wawanosh at Zetland. Last Decem­ ber she went to St. Catharines to live with her son and was only serious ill for a few days prior to her death. Mr. Fralick predeceased her in March 1933 and her first husband passed on in 1892. Surviving is one son, George E. Tees of St. Catharines. The pallbearers were Roland Grain, T. Fells, Andrew Currie, John Tervit, J. Moffatt and Edgar Pattison. The big money-saving event, Rexall One Cent Sale at McKibbon’s Drug Sotre, April 29, 30, May 1, 2. SUPPLEMENTARY ESTIMATOR $124,748,000 Supplementary estimates brought down in the House of Commons are: For continuing works already un­ der way, the appropriation is $30,418,- 000; for new projects $28,430,000 — a total of $58,848,000 for construc­ tional activities. Then, grants in aid of direct relief total $26,000,000 and Oh top of this is $39,000,000 for the estimated C.N.R. deficit, making a grand total of $124,748,000. These are emergency supplementary esti­ mates. More of the ordinary kind, may be brought down. PUBLIC MEETING HELD FRIDAY NIGHT Strenuous Objection to Separate School Bill Voiced by Speakers. Speaking to an audience of about 200 in the Town Hall on Friday night L. H. Saunders, Toronto, Field Sec­ retary of the Orange Order for On­ tario West, classed the passing of the Separate School Bill as iniquitous legislation. “Hepburn’s separate school bill, giving public school revenues to Ro­ man Catholic denominational schools was jammed through the Legislature in the last few days of the session, and it is safe to say that hardly any of his followers knew what it was all about. Some admitted they hadn’t seen the Bill, but were going to vote for it anyway. That is a great sample of statesmanship in an enlightened age ,isn’t it? It surely is the duty of the govern­ ment to safeguard and interest them­ selves in the welfare of the public schools. Dr. Ryerson did, but take a look at those occupying positions of trust in this government. Their chief interest seems to be to see how much they can give the separate schools, and how they can tear down the life work of Dr. Ryerson. It is a tragedy, it is against the public good, and this betrayal of the public school system occurred in face of a united protest of the Protestant people of the prov­ ince, to whom the liberal party must answer at he polls. All opposed to Hepburn’s action are'accused'of bigotry and intoleran­ ce. Look what happened this week when Mr. Desormeaux of Ottawa .got the resolutions committee of the Ratepayers and Trustees’ Ass’n to re­ commend NO ACTION on three public school resolutions protesting the separate school grab, and then went over to his own separate school section and they put through a res­ olution condemning all who disagreed with them, and appealed for Christian unity and charity. It is just cheap hypocrisy. Mr. Desormeaux is one of Hepburn’s Commission studying the school set-up. There are two promin­ ent Roman Catholics on this Commis­ sion studying the public school sys­ tem but no outstanding public school man. It is outrageous. This iniquitous legislation must be repealed together with all former con­ cessions to separate schools. The fight has just started and Mr. Quinn can take note that the protestant peo­ ple are going to have something to say in the running of this country from now on. They will not forget. The liberal party will pay for this be­ trayal. If the Conservative party, or any other party want the support and ,'Ote of the protestant people and the pub­ lic school supporters who are enraged over his surrender, that party will have to come out flat-footed with a public school policy, a clear declara­ tion to repeal concessions granted separate schools, to place the public schools in a position of superiority and safety where they belong, and that party must choose as leader one in whom the people of Ontario have confidence as a friend of the public schools and a champion of the rights and liberties of the protestant peo­ ple. No middle course will do, and the parties might just as well know it, otherwise the Protesant people will be compelled to consider forming a party of their own.” W. J. Miller of Bagnor, Ont., De­ puty Grand Master of the Orange Or­ der for Ontario West, also classed the separate school bill as iniquitous leg­ islation which saddled this province with denominative schools. He said that only 11 per cent, separate school supporters although there are 20 per cent. Roman Catholics. The public schools, he asserted, were open to all, Jew or Gentile, yet both parties had been tumbling over themselves to give more to the separate schools. He claimed $267,300 was given to the separate schools that should have been given to the public schools. He claimed that if there were on separ­ ate schools it would save the prov­ ince $500,000 a year. The people will hot allow this act to stay on the stat­ ute books and those who put it on the books should be taken to time, he asserted. The chairman of the meeting was Mr, C. Stewart, of Blyth, a Past County Master of the Orange Order for North Huron. The audience were entertained with solos by Mr. Schotts? and quitar and mouth-organ selec­ tions by Mr. Ben Brown, ST. PAUL’S CHURCH ALTAR GUILD Presentation to Mrs. J. Scott A meeting of St. Paul’s Altar Guild was held at the rectory on Tuesday last, when business was dis­ cussed and tea served. During the afternoon a presenta­ tion was made to Mrs. J. Scott who for many years has been a faithful member of the Guild and who is now leaving to reside in Listowel. Mrs. E. L. Roberts made the pre­ sentation of a beautiful Lunch Set* accompanied by the following ad­ dress: Dear Mrs. Scott, We, the members of St. Paul’s Al­ tar Guild, have learned with deep reg­ ret, that you will be leaving this community shortly to reside in Listo­ wel. % During your sojourn amongst us, you have made many friends, and. have proved a faithful member of this Guild. While we shall be very sorry to rlose you, we also feel that our loss will be another’s gain, and we wish, you and yours all happiness and pros­ perity in your new sphere of life. We cannot, however, allow this op­ portunity to pass, without in some small way remembering your faithful services, and we ask you to accept this little token of our respect, ac­ companied by all our best wishes. May God bless you all. ’ Signed on behalf of St. Paul’s Al­ tar Guild, Mrs. E. Lewis, president; E. Lle,welyn Roberts, rector. Get rid of Foot Troubles Now! — Dr. Scholl "Foot Specialist”, will be at Greer’s Shoe Store, Thursday, May 7th. See advt. GOSPELMEETING Come . out to hear these Gospel messages afternoon and evening. 3 p.m. “The Church” in Ephesians. 8.15 p.m. “Enemies of the Cross of Christ,” Phil. 3:20 Orange Hall. No collection, George Lowey. Increase Sales Sales of Dominion Stores Limited, for the 4th period ended April 18th, 1936, were $1,510,891. This compares with $1,385,269, for the correspond­ ing period in 1935, and is an. increase of 9.07%. Accepts Call to Kincardine Church Maitland Presbytery of the Presby­ terian Church, meeting at Kincardine, approved the call being extended by Knox Church, Kincardine, to Rev. Gordon Taylor of Carleton Place, a member of the graduating class of Montreal Presbyterian College. Mr. Taylor has intimated he will accept, and so become eighth minister of the church, in succession to Rev. T. D. McCullough. Plans were made for Mr. Taylor’s ordination and induction on May 7th. WESTMINSTER GUILD On Monday evening the West­ minster Guild had as their guests the members of the Baptist Young; People’s Union, who .gave a very fine program. The president of' the B.Y.P.U., Mr. M. Cantelon was chairman and open­ ed the meeting with the singing of “Stand Up, Stand Up for Jesus.” Bruce MacLean read the scripture lesson from Genesis 22:1-18, where is recorded the story of God’s testihg of Abraham’s faith by asking him to sac­ rifice Isaac. Rev. E. C. Smith then led in prayer. Merrill Cantelon played an accord- ian solo “Whosoever Will.” Miss Louise Kelly gave a reading, “Here and Now.” This was followed by a sacred solo sung by Mrs. Smith. Merrill Cantelon played as a se­ cond number a mouth organ and gui­ tar selection. Miss G. Kelly then gave the topic “Lessons from the life of Abraham.” She stressed Abraham’s faith in God­ faith strong enough to believe in God’s promises no matter what he was asked to do. This was the source of Abraham’s greatness. God calls us to a life of faith SO that we are able to exert a Christian, influence through the years. The meeting closed with the hymn “Pass me not, O gentle Saviour” and grayer by Arnold Kelly. A number of games and contests were enjoyed after which lunch was Served. The meeting closed with the Kat* ional Anthem.