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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1936-06-04, Page 1Single Copies Five Cents GRADUATION EXERCIS ES VERY IMPRESSIVE Hospital’s Last Class Receive Di plomas. The Town Hall was taxed to cap acity on Friday night for^fre Gradu ation exercises. The s£dge presented a most beautiful apiyaranuF’Teco.rat- ed with lilacs, sprang. flowers add ferns. The graduating class was: Mis^ Jean Coulter, Wingham; Miss -Mapie McKenzie, Parkhill; Miss Leila His lop, Wroxeter, and Miss I£afhleen Austin, Teeswater. Dr. R. C. Redmond was chairman and he expressed regret that this class of nurses would be the last to grad uate from Wingham General Hospi tal. A new law which affects the smaller hospitals is the cause of our ■ hospital not continuing as a Training School for nurses. This law states that a hospital to conduct a training school must have 50 beds and there are many other regulations that made it impossible for our hospital and many other smaller hospitals to con tinue as training schools for nurses. If was with great relief, however, that he made the announcement that the hospial would continue to function despite this handicap, but it would be necessary to engage only graduate nurses which would cost much more for its operation. A splendid program was given in connection with the exercises. Rev. Kenneth MacLean gave the opening prayer and Miss M. Partushek rend ered a beautiful solo accompanied by Miss Tena Reid. Dance numbers by Miss Ann VanWyck and Kenneth Crawford were greatly enjoyed, with Miss Cora Phair as pianist. Mr. Bert Cullimore sang and a Scotch song by Miss Myra MacDonald was also en joyed. She was accompanied by Dr. W. Connell. Prior to the program commencing the audience were enter tained with violin and piano selec tions by Mr. G. A. Schatte and Miss June Buchanan. The Nightingale Pledge was admin istered by Rev. J. F. Anderson and Mrs. J. J, Gibbons, President.of . the Women’s Auxiliary to the Hospital, presented the medals. Dr. R. L. Stew art made the presentation of the di plomas. Following the receiving of the diplomas the graduating class were presented with bouquets by Lois Adams, Joyce Walker, Mary Lu, Con nell and Margaret MacLean, on be half of the Board of the Hospital. The address of the evening was given by Mr. R. J. Deachman, local member of Parliament. He.expressed his regret that this was the last grad uating class from our hospital. He Said the trend of the times was for .greater concentration in the larger centres but he felt that there was an initiative and spirit in the smaller in stitutions that was lacking in the big .schools and colleges. He wished that this concentration in large centres could 1?e Stopped but the power of •economic forces seems to drive us •on. He said that the day would come when the smaller places will come in to their own. Mr. Deachman congrat ulated the young ladies on success fully graduating and wished them ev ery success in their chosen profes sion. In speaking of the changing times, he said, that he was sure that all were of the mind that men were striving so that the change would be for higher and better things. Following the ‘meeting in the hall the. Women’s Auxiliary to tfie Hos pital were hostesses to the graduating class and their relatives and friends also those who took part in the pro gram, to a delightful supper served in the Council Chambers. The tables .and the Council1 Chambers were beau tifully decorated and a very pleasant social time was enjoyed. Attending Convention Rev. E, C. Smith, Merrill .and Miss Ruth Lewis are to the Middlesex-Lambtoft tion of. the Baptist Church being held Tuesday and Wednesday this week at Petrolia. Cantelon delegates Associa- whitTi is Triple V Visited St. Helens The Triple V Class of the United Church were guests of the Young People's Society of St, Helen’s Unit ed Church on Sunday evening when they conducted the meeting, Mr. Bert Mitchell, President of the class, was in charge .and he was assisted by Mr. DeWitt Miller. Solos were rendered by Mr, Jack Rcavie and Mr, Gordon Buchanan and the class choir lead in the service of praise, Mr, E. S. Cope land the organizer and the original leader of the class, gave an address. With Which Is Amalgamated The Gorrie Vidette and Wroxeter News, WINGHAM, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, JUNE 4th, 1936'Subscriptions $2.00 Per Year OPENING BALL GAME SATURDAY Bruce League Game with Kincardine to Open the Season, CONSTABLE PLATT TOPS REVOLVER MEET Had Score of 202 out of a Possible 240, Game Called for 3.30 p.m, Sharp Follow the Band to the Town Park on Saturday for the opening Bruce League game between the Hurons and Kincardine. The opening cere monies will be brief but interesting. The Band will be on hand, Mayor Hanna will pitch the first ball with Councillor Thomson at the bat. Coun, Bob. Hetherington will do the receiv ing/ if any. The Hurons are in great shape and the grounds are in good condition. It will be a bang-up game, this opener, so turn out, ball fans, in full force and cheer the boys to a win. Wingham is looked upon as the greatest threat to win Bruce League honors this year. We have a winning team. The boys have been practicing faithfully. All that is needed is the support of the public. The game starts at 3.30 Saturday afternoon. Be on hand—join the cheer section—boost the home team. To-day (Wednesday) the Hurons are playing in Walkerton and next Wednesday, June 10th, they will play at Palmerston. Constable T. W. Platt, at the an nual Guelph PoHee RevoFTeFT. iurna- ment on Wedpe'S’Uay of last scored 2Q2of a possible 2/0, to win the tournament. Last > made a creqjtable showjrfg a this meet and man r Bert thgLe^gxpreFsed the CENTRAL LEAGUE Opening Game Next Tuesday, June 9th. The Central League Baseball Club will swing into action for its first home game next Tuesday, June 9th. The game will start at 5.30 and Clif ford will be the opposition. • (Gn Monday next week, June 8th, the team will play at Fordwich. Leafs May Play at Kincardine Kincardine is making an effort have the Toronto Baseball Club (the Leafs) play a game of ball there dur ing their Old Home Week celebra tions. Officials of the Toronto base ball club are considering the propo sition and it will be a great thing if it can be arranged. Masonic Church Service Next Sunday Wingham Lodge A.F. & A.M. No. 286 will hold their annual church ser vice next Sunday morning in St. And rew’s Presbyterian Church. Members will meet at the Masonic Temple at 10.30 and march to the church. Rev. Kenneth MacLean, the pastor, who is also Chaplain of the lodge, will conduct the service. White Shoes—The whitest in newest styles—Lowest Greer’s Shoe Store. to whites prices. e ST. PAUL’S W.A. 46th ANNIVERSARY TEA Mrs.A. C. Calder of Goderich Was Guest Speaker. The W, A. of St. Paul’s Anglican Church celebrated its 46th Annivers ary on Friday last, when .an Anniver sary Tea was held in the Sunday School room of the Church from 4 to 6 p.m. The room was decorated with the W. A, colors, yellow and red, the flowers being also in keeping with these colors. The tables were arranged to represent the seasons of the year, and were in charge of Mrs. E. Armitage, Mrs. J. A. Wilson, Mrs. W. Connell, Mrs. Hutson, Mrs. M. Templeman, Mrs. Bishop, Mrs. Lewis and Mrs. Connelly. Each table with lace table cover and their decorations Were very effective. ■ Others assisting were: Mrs. J. Haugh, Mrs. H. Fuller, Mrs. Mitchell, Mrs. A. Porter, Mrs. Nash, Mrs. Nichols, Mrs. Simpson and Mrs. G. Allen, A very pleasant event was the lighting of the Birthday Cake with its 46 candles, which was cut by Mrs. Dawson, who had just celebrated her 80th birthday. While this Was being done those present stood and sahg the Doxology. A short program was also given by the following! piano selections, Miss Cora Phair; duets, Misses I. Lamb and L. Fuller; solo, Miss Ann Irwin, which were very much appreciated by alt present, The guest speaker was Mrs. A, G. Calder of Goderich, who gave a very interesting and ihstriittive address on W, A, work, The President, Mrs, K L. Roberts, thanked all the ladles for their great help. in making the occasion a site- tess, "'!,‘ SACRED HEART CHURCH HOLD CON FIRMATION SERVICE Rt. Rev. John Thomas Kidd, D.D., Bishop of London* Administered the Sacrament. EARL ROWE, NEW CON SERVATIVE LEADER COMMERCIAL COURSE AT HIGH SCHOOL Chosen on Second Ballot at Conven tion in Toronto. School Board to Engage Commeicial Teacher Constable T. W. Platt opinion that he would this year a good account of himself. Wingham is certainly proud of Constable Platt and to win this meet having only attended it twice is a feat worthy of special mention. The match was held at Arkell Springs, near Guelph, in the open and the high wind made it difficult to get top scores. • Bert had done even bet ter than the above score in practice. His nearest rival was Corporal W. Chisholm, of the Royal Mounted Pol ice, Sarnia, who scored 197. Inspect or W. Boyd of Toronto had 194. Both these policemen* are noted as crack revolver shots. Police from all parts of Ontario took part in the match which makes Bert’s win the sweeter. We, along with all the citizens Wingham, extend congratulations. give of Calvin Church Anniversary On June 7th, 1936, Anniversary Ser vices will be held in Calvin Presby terian Church, East Wawanosh at the hours of 11 a.m. and 7.30 p.m. Rev. Mr. Allen of Teeswater, will be the special speaker. Attended Service at Wroxeter Several members of Maitland Lodge I.O.O.F. attended the annual church service of the Wroxeter I.O. O.F. which was held in the Anglican Church, Wroxeter, on Sunday even ing. Rev. A. H. O’Neil, the rector, preached. Gave Valedictory Address Mr. Thomas E. Wilson, of White church, a member of the graduating class of the Stratford Normal ^.chool gave the Valedictory Address a'f-Qhe May Queen ceremonies which were held on Thursday of last week. Miss Margaret Logan, last year’s May Queen, presented the 1936 Queen with a gold pin. Eastern Star Bridge A very pleasant afternoon and ev ening was held at the home of Mrs. J. H. McKay when the Huron Chap ter, Order of the Eastern Star, held a bridge. The winners for the after noon were: 1st, Mrs. C. B, Armitage, 2nd, Mrs. H. C. MacLean; Mystery prize, Mrs. E. L. Roberts; for the ev ening game, 1st, Miss Sara MacLean; 2nd, Mrs, L. R. Blackwood; Mystery prize, Miss Grace Greer. There were 12 tables enjoyed the play in the af ternoon and 11 in the evening. Shower For June Bride On Wednesday evening of ■ last week about forty friends gathered at the home of Miss Vesta Fox to sur prise the bride of this week Miss Jean Christie with a kitchen shower which included a wide range of gifts in black and cream enamel. The gifts were arranged on a table over which was suspended a water ing can of green crepe paper with a shower of pink ribbons failing from the spout. The dinning room table was beauti fully decorated with a miniature bride and groom and pink favours for the guests. After the gifts were taken from their wrappings and passed around the evening;was spent in games. ’Delicious refreshments carried out hi the pink and green colour scheme were served by the hostesses, Misses Phyllis Johns and Vesta Fox, On Thursday evening, May 28th, a large gathering assembled in Sacred Heart Church, Wingham, where Rt. Rev. John Thomas Kidd, Bishop of London, administered the holy sacra- ment of confirmation to a number of children and adults, thirty-one in all. Before the ceremony, his excellency the Bishop spoke in a clear and force ful manner on the purpose of this sacrament; how needful it is in these days when there is so much sin and vice in the world. He reminded his hearers of the effects of confirmation i°n the Apostles. Before the coming of the Holy Ghost on the first Pente cost Sunday, they’were weak, ignor ant and timid fishermen but after its reception they became strong, cour ageous minister of the faith, all earn ing the crown of martyrdom. After the administration of the sac rament, solemn benediction followed Father Donnellon being celebrant, Father Quigley deacon and Father Moran subdeacon. During the cere monies the choir rendered appropri ate hymns, closing with "Holy God we praise Thy Name.” Those present in the sanctuary as-' sisting the Bishop were: Father Kel ly, the Bishop’s Secretary; Father Quigley of Kingsbridge, Father Don nellon of St. Augustine, Father Haw kins of Teeswater, Father Sullivan of Clinton, and the pastor, Father quette of Wingham. W. *Earl Rowe is Conservative Chieftain of Ontario. The 42-year-old farmer and M.P. from Newton Rob inson in Dufferin, was chosen on the second ballot Thursday afternoon at a roaring convention. The election was a fight between the Dominion member and Colonel W. Earl Rowe At a recent meeting of the Wing ham High School Board it was de cided to instal a Commercial Course at the local school. The Board was of the opinion that if the school was to suitably meet the requirements bf the young people of this district it was necessary to have a commercial course in connection with the high school. A specialist in commercial work will be engaged and the stand ard will be such that those receiving diplomas will be fitted to take a po sition with the confidence of their em ployer. To start this course it will be ne cessary that the pupil have the High School Entrance Examination as us ual. On entering the course they will take two years in the academic course with the optional subjects being re placed with commercial subjects if ic is at all possible. After that they will enter the commercial class for spec ialist training. Any student who has two years academic work or more will be entitled to enter the special com mercial class and complete their com mercial course in one year they so desire. should Pa- Scampers—The health shoe summer wear—See the Sisman lines at Greer’s Shoe Store. for new Dance To Jack Ernest’s five-piece orchestra in the Foresters’ Hall, Belgrave, day, June 5th. Admission 25c. Card Party and Dance ' Don’t forget the card party Fri- and dance in Sacred Heart Parish Hall on Tuesday, June 9th. Music by Jack Ernest’s Orchestra. To Receive B.D. Degree Rev. A. H. O'Neil, Gorrie, will to day (Wednesday) receive h:s degree, Bachelor of Divinity from the Faculty of Arts of the University of Western Ontario, London. Lady Bowlers Note The Ladies ’Bowling Club are hold ing their opening meeting and tea on Friday afternoon, June Sth, at 4 o’clock at the bowling greens, lady bowlers are invited. Rain Stopped Game In Third The Central League Baseball game between the local squad and Brussels at the latter town on Tuesday was called at the end of the third innings with the score tied one all. Old Man Weather caused a down pour just at that stage of the game which made it impossible to continue. Joined Commerce Staff Mr. Harry Dallner, who has been on the staff of the Canadian Bank of Commerce at Brussels for some time, has been transferred to the local branch of the bank, He commenced his duties here Monday. ' Play at Belgrave June 12th "Aunt Emma .Puts It Through” will be presented in the Foresters’ Hall, Belgrave, at 8.30 p.m. Friday, June 12th, by the Young People’s Society of Eadies’ Under the auspices of the Belgrave Presbyterian Young Peo ple. Admission 25c and 16c. Express Appreciation The Superintendent and the recent graduating class of the Wmgham General Hospital wish to thank all those who worked or contributed in any way to the graduation this year. The splendid support of the public generally, who attended the gradua tion exorcises, was very much apprec iated. All RELIEF in 3 MINUTES for SOUR STOMACH-GAS HEARTBURN Get rid of those stomach agOhies caused by too much acid. Bisnia-Rcx is a delicious tasting antacid powder that is bringing quick fbliM to thous ands of stomach sufferers* Its relief is quick and lasting too. Get a jar today at McIGbbon’s Drug Store, the Rexall Drug Store. You get a big jar for only 76c. George Drew. On the first ballot Rowe came within forty-one votes of the required majority. Colonel Drew was a good second and polled between a fourth and a third of all votes cast. The first ballot was:- Hon. Earl Rowe 782, Colonel George Drew 480, W. J. Stewart 157, and Leopold Ma caulay, 99. Wilfrid Heighington re ceived 70 votes, A. H. Acres 47, and Arthur Ellis 10. • , On the second ballot, Rowe polled 1,005, and Drew 660. The new Tory Leader was born May 13, 1894, son of William Rowe and Isabella Watson Rowe, and was ’ educated in public and high schools of Simcoe County, and at a business college in Toronto. He married Treva ■ Lennox, daughter of James Lennox, and has two sons, William and Len nox, and one daughter, Jean. He was a member of the Municipal Council in 1918 and Reteve of Gwill- , imbury Township from 1919 to 1923. He was elected to the Ontario Legis lature in the 1923 election. He re signed his Legislative seat to contest 1925 Federal election and was suc cessful. Fie was re-elected in 1926 and 1930, and became Minister without portfolio in the Bennett Cabinet on August 30, 1935. At the general el ections in October, 1935, he was again elected. He is a member of the Unit ed Church. As a breeder of standard-bred hors es he is known throughout Ontario, and frequently drives his own pacers and trotters at fair meets. He has bred some horses that made the Grand Circuit and competed fully against some of the horses on the continent, success- fas test Play at Bluevale , The play "The Littlest Bridesmaid” will be presented in Black’s Hall, at Bluevale, on Wednesday, June 10th, at 8.30 o’clock, by the Y.P.S. of Knox Presbyterian Church. Admission 25c and 10c. A Presentation Mrs. J. H. Crawford and Mrs. W. W. Armstrong held a delightful party at the latter’s 'home on Thursday evening last for Miss Jean Christie. Eight tables of bridge were played, Mrs. R. Duval winning the first prize and Mrs. Clare Adams the Consol ation prize. The guest of honour was presented with a set of eight old english crys tal goblets and eight similar sherbet glasses and a host -of good wishes by' those present. ' Women’s Institute Meet The regular monthly meeting of the Women’s Institute was held on Thursday afternoon in the Council Chambers with 28 ladies in attend ance. After the regular opening ex ercises and reports given a general discussion of the business of the month took place, Mrs, James Rob inson and Mrs. William Stewart were appointed delegates with voting power to attend "Achievement Day” in Clinton on June 13th, An invita tion to attend and assist with the programme at the Belgrave Institute’s Jubilee celebraioii on Friday, June 6th was accepted, At the close of the meeting the executive served a splendid lunch and all enjoyed a very enjoyable social half-hour. TOWN LEAGUE SCHEDULE June 4—Lloyds Vs Gurney’s 5—Merkley’s Vs Cubs 11—Gurney’s Vs Cubs 18—Merkley’s Vs Lloyds 20—Cubs Vs Lloyds 25—Gurney’s Vs Merkley’s Engagement Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Cole announce the engagement of their daughter, Ruth Scandrett, to Neil E. Montgom ery, Seaforth, son of Mr...and Mrs. J. A. Montgomery. The marriage to take place quietly in June. Brussels Lodge Visited Here Brussels Lodge I.O.O.F.were guests of Maitland Lodge I.O.O.F. here on Thursday night when they exemplified the second degree. Fol lowing the work in the lodge room, lunch was served by the local breth ren and a social time enjoyed. On Thursday evening this week the local lodge will pay a return visit to Brus sels and exemplify the third degree. Will Receive Diplomas Misses Maryland'Kate King will receive theip<B.A. degrees from the Faculty oJ-'Arts of the University of Western/Ontario on Wednesday (to day). Miss Mary y/as successful in the hongr classic's- course and Miss Kate in the honor English and French course. Mr. and Mrs. T. C King and son, George, are attending the grad uation. ' Misses and childrens summer shoes —best selection of whites in straps and ties. Greer’s Shoe Store. YOUNG PEOPLES WERE GUESTS SCOUTS Camp Fire and Weiner Roast at the Scout Camp. About 170 were present at the Camp Fire and Weiner Roast held at the Scout Camp, Swazziwalla, on Mr. J. Falconer’s farm on Friday night when the Scouts were hosts to the Young People’s Society of the Unit ed Church, the Presbyterian Church, the First Baptist Church and St. ! Paul’s Anglican Church. Scout Master Spittai was master of ceremonies and an interesting pro gram was given. The program open ed with the Scout Camp Five Open ing, Lowering the Flag, Scout Silence and prayer by Rev. E. L. Robert, R. D. Lighting of the Camp Fire was in charge of Carl McKay, the assist ant Scout Master. ”O Canada” was sting and the scout yell "Biugalacka” was given. Camp Fire songs were enjoyed and the C.G.I.T, conducted round singing. Combined games in cluding French tag, created amuse ment. The B.Y.P.U. staged a peanut scramble and the Tuxis and Trail Rangers put on a stunt funeral pro cession. Rev. E. L. Roberts' gave a short address. He thanked the Scout Master and the Scouts for their kind invitation and felt that all had had a most enjoyable cvcfiirig. The scouts then served wbiners, buns and coffee. This most pleasing affair was brought to a close with the Cubs’ Howl and the Scout yell, r GEORGE TAYLOR WAS ELECTEDPRESIDENT Young People’s Union of Huron Presbytery Meet at Seaforth The 12th annual convention of the Young lJeople's Union of the Huron Presbytery was held on Saturday in Northside United Church, Seaforth, with an attendance of over 100. Re presentatives were present from God erich, Exeter, Chiselhurst, Grenway* Egmundville, Brick Church, Wing ham, St. Helens, Smith’s Hill, White church, Grand Bend, Brucefield, Clin ton, Bayfield, Walton, Gorrie, Cen tralia, Dungannon, Auburn, Blyth,, Lucknow and Seaforth. The officers elected for the ensu ing year are: President, George Tay lor, East Wawanosh; secretary, Mar jorie Ptouse, Goderich;, treasurer, Stanley Todd, St. Helens; conveners, Christian Fellowship, Beatrice Bee croft, Belgrave; Missionary, Clarence McLennahan, Lucknow; Citizenship, Sidney J. Brown, Goderich; Culture, Alberta Richmond, Blyth; Leadership Training, ..Marjorie Jennison, Grand Bend; publicity, Evelyn Dane, Gorrie; Recreation, Jack Bennett, Auburn; girls ’work, Jean Smith, Seaforth; Boys’ work, Gordon Armour, Goder ich. Miss Mary Milne, of Blyth, presid ed during the worship period in the morning and Miss Alberta Richmond gave an address on "Ambassadors for Christ.” Miss Evelyn Dane, the piesident, had charge of the remainder of the programme. Interesting reports were given and Rev. C. W. DeWitt Cos ens of Clinton gave an address on "Christianity or Communism.” The commission group leaders had charge of the subjects "Peace and War” "Youth and Marriage”, “Personal Re ligious Living” and “‘Christianity or Communism.” At the afternoon session the guests were welcomed by Miss Thompson, the local president, and Reeve -J. EL Scott and others. Miss Dane made a fitting reply/- Hugh Ellis of Leam ington, Conference President, favor ed with ?. solo accompanied on the organ by Mrs. J. A. Stewart and also- brought a message from the confer ence to the meeting. Rev. DeWitt Cosens, Clinton, and Rev. Mr. Brem- ner, of Brucefield, spoke of the at tractions and activities of the summer school at Goderich. During the evening several well- rendered choruses were sung by the Hensail group and presentation was made to them of the shield won by them in the recent contest. Aubrey Oldham of Sarnia, past president of the London Young Peo ple’s Conference, who was the guest speaker, gave a fine address. The Huron Presbytery expect to entertain the conference which is to be held in Wesley Willis Church, on Oct. 9-10-11. The delegates were hospitably• en tertained by the ladies of Northside United Church. i- Town League Ope,ner Thursday evening -sees the Town League get under way for this year when Lloyd’s and Gurney’s* meet in the first battle. Friday night Merk ley’s test the Cubs in their first game of the year. The games will begin as nearly after 6.00 as possible. Come out and cheer for your team. Silver collection. Miss C. Farquharsdn Resigns It is with regret that we learn that Miss C. Farquharson who has been, on the staff of the Public School for many years has handed in her resig nation. In August last year Miss Far quharson, while visiting in’ Toronto, fractured her hip and it has been ex ceedingly slow in healing, She is now a patientA in Toronto. Her many friends hope that her recovery wilt be rapid and that she will shortly be able to come back to Wingham. Work Soon to Commence on Highways The Government is going to do considerable road work in Huron County this year, Besides the 6Ys miles of paving north from Blyth, seven bridges on the Bluewater High way south from Kintail will be wid ened and lengthened, The 12-mile stretch from Goderich to Bayfield will be gravelled preparatory to pav ings. Tito department of highways has also taken over 11 miles of road between Forest and the -entrance to the Pinery as a connecting link be tween Highways 21 and 21A. The work of widening and grading this road will conimence at once,