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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1936-12-03, Page 1WINGHAM, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 3rd, 1936 Subscriptions $2.00 Per Year Rev.to i Rev. E. C. Smith Paul’s WEDDINGS OBITUARY on i in Masters E. of mean that should the decided to come to Christ- solved Westminster Guild Had As Their Guests Bluevale Young People that at Union’s excellent program of sacred. and ourite songs is assured. PEET COLD—Cosy Slippers and warm felt shoes 69c to $2.49 at Greer’s Shoe .Store. John W. Hanna (4th term), mover F. L. Davidson, seconder H. T. Thom­ son. j Rubber Boots and ‘heavy lace Rub­ bers for men and boys $1.50; $1.75 to 2.49. Greer’s Shoe Store. as the executive wish to com- arrangements for the season’s Queen’s Coffee Shop for appetizing Sandiwches, delicious Hot Chocolate, Rankin’s Candies. operat- arc B. Y. P. U* Reeve F. L. Davidson Who received his fourth term by ac­ clamation. Slippers — Slippers — Y°ur mas gift problems are easily -at Greer’s Shoe Store. before moving to , Toronto he operated a motor car bus- He went to WiartOn in 1922, over the weekly newspaper, time he was secretary of the Wiarton Publisher Passes Edward A. Duucan ,publisher editor of the Wiarton Canadian Echo, Small Attendance at Nomination Meeting.Dickens' “Christmas Carol” Was Ex­ ceptionally Well Presented. TURNBERRY TWP. RETURNS COUNCIL BY ACCLAMATION Reeve Roland Grain Also Receives Acclamation for his Fourth Term. COUNTY L.O.L. ___MET HERE Invitation, for Grand Lodge to Meet Here in 1938 Extended. Reeve Peter W. Scott and Council Received Acclamation. E. C .Smith accepted call Mount Forest Church z. < Beginning December 27th, Rev. C. Smith, |Whcy4ias Wen pastor John Street I|aptist jZhurch here for the past four ye:yC will take over |iis new charge ?rs^pastor of the Mount .Uh**’.-. "Single Copies Five Cents NO ELECTION IN EAST WAWANOSH BLUEVALE SOCIETY ENTERTAINED HERE I BAPTIST MINISTER HAS RESIGNED PUBLIC SCHOOL ANNUAL CONCERT WELL ATTENDED ACCLAMATION GIVEN CIVIC OFFICIALS The 1936 Council of East Wawa­ nosh received an acclamatiorUat the nominations held in Belgrave on Fri- ■ day afternoon. Only one name was submitted for Reeve and only four for Council as follows; Reeve Peter W. Scott, by John F. McCal-. lain and Fred W. Cook., Councillors Raymond R. Redmand, by John Bu­ chanan and W. F. Campbell. , Harvey Black, by Simon Hallahan and Fred W. Cook. J. Dustan Beccroft, by Wm. Robin­ son and Cecil Falconer. Lewis Ruddy, by John Wright and David Lockhart. The meeting was one of the quiet­ est held in East Wawanosh in years. The attendance was not as great as usual and there was little enthusiasm as it seemed to be a foregone con­ clusion that the Reeve and Council would not be opposed. Following the close of the nomina­ tions, the Clerk, Alex. Porterfield, .de­ clared the above elected for 1937. . Mr. Wilfred Reid was chosen chair­ man of the meeting on motion of Reeve Scott and Councillor Redmond. He congratulated the Council on re­ ceiving an acclamation and said there had not ’been any serious complaints during 1936. Peter W. Scott Mr. Scott said he considered it a very high testimony that the Council were given an acclamation. He said some mistakes had been made "they would not happen again. (Continued on Page Six) The Westminster Guild of St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church had as their .guests the Young People’s so­ ciety of the Bluevale Presbyterian church. The meeting opened with a sing song with Tom Henderson the president of the Westminister Giuld in the chair. Rev. Kenneth MacLean led in prayer, then Donald Robert­ son of the Bluevale. Society took charge, the Scripture reading was tak­ en by Bernard Lillow which was fol­ lowed with prayer by Jean El Rott; The topic "Youth in the church” was taken by Gordon Gfeig. The "Vying- ham Society then conducted a social hour and games, which was followed by lunch. Bazaar Saturday, Dec. 5th The Ladies’ Guild of St. Anglican Church will hold their an­ nual Bazaar in the Council Chambers •on Saturday, December 5th. Turkeys Stolen One night last week thieves enter- •■ed the barn of Morton Garniss, Mor­ ris Township, and .carried away 19 full .grown turkeys. The thieves must have had a soft spot in their hearts or else made a hasty get-away as they left three birds behind. The family were asleep when the raid was pulled. The barn is not 100 feet from the house.* TRIPLE V PLANS SACRED CONCERT MacIntyre - Purdon A very pretty wedding was solem­ nized at the manse in Whitechurch on Wednesday, Nov. 25th, at 4 o’clock when Florence Mildred Purdon, R.N., -daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alexander E. Purdon, of Whitechurch, became the bride, of Mr. John Angus MacIn­ tyre, only son of Mr. and Mrs. Don­ ald MacIntyre, of Kinloss. Rev. J. .^Pollock officiated. Mrs. Hector Mac- Way, grandmother of the bride, dress­ bed. in a unique blue figured gown, a gift from her son who is a mission­ ary in India, was bridesmaid, while Mr. Hector MacKay, the grandfather, was groomsman. Mr. and Mrs. Mac­ Kay, aged 90 and 81 years respective­ ly, celebrated their own golden wed­ ding over nine years ago and con­ template. celebrating their diamond wedding nqxt March. Both looked hale and hearty and entered into the ceremony and proceedings of the ev­ ening with the vigour and enthusiasm <of much younger people. The bride looked charming in a- dark wine colored chiffon velvet fash­ ioned in Princess lines, trimmed with gold, with hat and slippers to match, carrying a bouquet of Ophelia roses and baby breath fern. After the cere­ mony a wedding dinner was served at the home of the bride’s parents for the wedding party and the parents of the bride and groom. The table was beautifully decorated in pink and white. A icception was held in the evening. Mrs. Purdon, mother of the bride, dressed in black lace with cor­ sage of violets, accompanied by Mrs. MacIntyre, , mother of the groom, dressed in blue chiffon with corsage of Orchids, received the guests. The evening was spent in games and danc­ ing. Matty beautiful and valuable gifts were in evidence, including a walnttt dining room Suite* a gift from the bride’s parents, showing the high, es­ teem in which the couple were held tn the community. Mr. and Mrs. Mac- cesktd on the groom’s farm concession of Kinloss. Wingham’s Triple V Fellowship Group has made final arrangements for this year's annual Sacred Concert, which is to be presented in Wingham United' Church, Sunday next at 8.30 P.M. The Triple V Choir will fulfil its first personal engagement in Wing­ ham this season, with the .Concert next Sunday. The Choir, which has now been active for some five years, and has received appreciative,com­ ments from practically every town, village, and district within fifty miles or so, has played to many responsive audiences in past seasons, and,’ it is hoped that most of the old friends of the Choir and many new ones will be able to enjoy the first Wingham concert next Sunday. Outstanding assisting artists will be featured with the Choir and Triple V Quartet. A silver collection is to be received, proceeds to be devoted to the purchase of new music. An excellent program of sacred. and fav- Although Friday afternoon was a real winter's day, a large number of electors turned out for the nomina­ tion meeting in the Foresters’ Hall, Bluevale, and at times the discussions were very warm. Immediately .follow­ ing the meeting all of 1935 council qualified, but it was not until Satur­ day night that an - acclamation was assured. The following are those nominated together with their movers and seconders. For Reeve Roland Grain, by Thos. Stewart and Jos. Breckenridge. Isaac Wright, by Jas, Ed. Baird and Angus Morrison. Richard Wilton, by Graham Wray and Chester Higgins. For Council James Breckenridge, by Arthur Wheeler and Fred Hogg. Richard Wilton, by Fred Hogg and Arthur Wheeler. ' Jas. Ed. Baird, by Gus McGlynn and Jos. Greenway. G. N. Underwood, by R. A, Powell and Robt. Breen, $ Roy Porter, by Ross King and Har­ ry Bateman. Wm. Austin, by Wm. Latronica and Gus McGlynn. Harold Moffatt, by Wm. A. Mines and Graham Wray. At the close of the nominations, Wm. A'. Mines was appointed chair­ man and in his .few remarks stated that he thought the advancing of the election, was a splendid idea as the roads were, as a rule, in good condi­ tion in early December. He then call­ ed on the different speakers. Roland Grain In his opening remarks he stated he .would not say at that time wheth­ er he would stand for Reeve as he had promised his council that should anyone wish to step up he would not stand in their way, and with Mr. Wil­ ton nominated he would like to- hear his views first. He then ciealth with county council matters. The rate this year was struck at 5% mills with an estimated deficit of ,$7,500, there was an in­ crease in the administration of justice of $5,000, a new .filing system had been purchased and paid for, $29,000 highway debt was cleared off this year, $10,000 of the debenture debt issued a few years ago was paid leav­ ing a balance of $46,000 which would be paid by 1940. A new snow plow and grader combined had been pur­ chased at a cost of $9,000. The Child­ ren’s Shelter cost $6,000, a little less than last year. The Shelter was now in Class D with a Provincial grant of $500. The Mothers’ Allowance was (Continued on Page ySeven) The Town Hall was well filled, on Thursday and Friday evenings when the Wingham Public School held their annual concert which was of a Christ­ mas nature and in some respects big­ ger and better than anything previ­ ously attempted. Between acts Miss Velma Wheeler and Mr. Charles Scott rendered several piano duets. The children of Miss Williamson’s room came on the stage first and per­ formed a number of songs and drills in which were a number of little fair­ ies. The Rhythm Band of Miss Johns' and Miss Joynt’s rooms were as jaun­ ty as ever in their soldiers’ uniforms, sang their songs and made wonderful rhythm on their tiny instruments un­ der their efficient little leaders. A Cat Drill, in which six boys from Miss McLaughlin’s room appeared sitting on a fence was very amusing indeed. The big event of the evening was the presentation of the "Christmas Carol”, adapted from the well known (Continued on Page Five) A spirit of peace and contentment presided at the nomination meeting held in the Town Hallon Monday ev­ ening when acclamations were accord­ ed all municipal candidates for 1937. There is no change from this year in the Council or Commission and the only change on the Public School Board is, Dr. A. W. Irwin replaces Dr. F, A. Parker for the balance of his term. Dr, Parker has been ap­ pointed to the High School Board as representative of .the Public School Board. The nominations were as follows: Mayor and died Friday following a lengthy ill­ ness. He had been in poor health for more than five years# Mr. D.uucan was born in Cobourg, Ont., in 1878 and served a term as mayor of Co­ bourg Where iness. taking For a North Bruce Liberal' Association, Sur­ viving are his ^vidow ,formerly Mabel Morrow of Toronto, and three child­ ren. Returned Missionaries Visiting The Salvation Army Next Sunday Adjutant and Mrs. Mac Tavlsh re­ turned missionaries from India, will be visiting Wingham next week-end, December 5-6th. Adjutant Mac Tav- ish is a former Wingham boy having entered the Salvation Army Training College from Whigham over twenty years ago. They have spent three terms of • seven years each, on the Mission Field. Adjutant and Mrs. MacTavisb will be arriving in Wingham Saturday afternon and will conduct a service Saturday evening at 8.15 in the Sal­ vation Army Citadel, also Sunday at 11 a.m. Holiness Meeting aud 3 p.m. “A Lecture on their Missionary work” showing Missionary uniform etc. The evening service Sunday continences at 7 P.M. New Terraplane See the New Terraplahe now display at Merkley’s Garage. Low Temperatures The zero weather of Sunday and Monday night and the 15-inch fall of snow during the past week has start­ ed winter.off with a bang. It rather upsets the prophecy of those’who pre­ dicted that there would be little or snow Until Christmas. Suncjdy njght the temperature took a dive to 10 helow zero and went one better on Monday night when it hit 15 be­ low’ in the town and a reported 25 • below in Lower Wingham. The Gov­ ernment snow plow has been ing* on the highways which excellent shape for travel. The Young People of the Baptist Church opened their meeting on Tues­ day night by the singing of the B.Y, •P.U. theme song, “Sing and Smile and 'Pray.” After the devotional part of the pro­ gram the business was transacted, a chapter from our book “The Story of John Paton” was then read after which the Biblical contest was con­ ducted. Mrs. E. C. Sinith was the speaker for the evening. She took as her theme “We are Ambassadors for Christ” and dealt with II Corinthians, chapter 6, in a very capable way. The meeting’closed with the sing­ ing of “Come to the Saviour” and prayer by Mrs. Smith. Forest Baptist Church. Mr. Smith’s resignation, will take effect here on Sunday December 20th when he will preach his farewell sermon. Mr. Smith has been a popular cit­ izen of our town and will be greatly missed not only by his congregation, but by the citizens as a whole. He is at present president of the Minis­ terial Association and a member of the Board of Managers for the Ont­ ario and Quebec Baptist Convention. He took an active interest, in the temperance work of the county and his wise council in this regard also his energy will be a gerat loss to his associates. Mrs. Smith has also endeared her­ self to a large circle of friends. She did not confine her activities to her own church, but was ever willing to assist any worthy cause. She was a valued member of* the local Union of th© W.G.T.U. We together with friends are very sorry Mrs. Smith are leaving what will be Wingham’s loss will be Mount Forest’s gain, and we' wish them every happiness and success. ■■i their many that Mr. and our town, but Re-Elected Vice-President At the annual meeting of the Unit­ ed Farm Women’s Convention held in Toronto last week, Mrs. O. G. An­ derson, of. East Wawanosh, was re­ elected vice President. Hospital. Auxiliary to Meet Monday The regular monthly meeting of the Women’s Auxiliary to the Wingham General Hospital will be held in the Council Chambers on Monday after­ noon, Dec. 7th, at 3.45 o’clock. WEDDINGS Martin - Stokes A quiet but pretty wedding was sol­ emnized by Rev. E. C. Smith at the Baptist Church Parsonage at 11.30 A.M. oh Saturday, November 28th, when Mary Ellen (Polly), daughter of Mr. William Stokes of town was married to Mr. .Harold Martin, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Martin of Pal­ merston. The bride wore a plum col­ ored satin back crepe dress, velvet hat of the same shade and matching accessories. The bridesmaid was Mrs. Wm. Smith of Listowel, sister of the groom and the groomsman was Mr. Arthur Stokes, tile bride’s brother. Following the ceremony a wedding luncheon was served at the bride’s home. After a wedding trip to Galt and other points Mr. &ud Mrs. Mar­ tin will reside at Listowel, Dance In - Belgrave, Friday, December 4. Ernests’ Orchestra. Admission 25c. Bingo - Bingo Don’t forget the Bingo game in Sacred Heart Parish Hall Friday ev­ ening. Five cents a card. Good prizes. Lunch served. Foot Scalded Mrs. Robert Shiell, Victoria Street, was badly scalded on the foot Mon­ day morning when a pail of boiling water she was carrying spilled. Liberal Club to Meet The Ladies’ Liberal Club will, meet in the Council Chamber Thursday, December 3rd, at 8 o’clock. All lad­ ies and gentlemen interested are re­ quested to be present as business of importance is to be brought before the meeting. Hand Caught in Wringer Mrs. J. Swartz, of Toronto, had the misfortune to have*her hand caught in the wringer of a washing machine oti Friday. She was taken to the hos­ pital where it required 25 stitches to close the wound. Her many friends here wish her a speedy recovery. Won Hope Chest The hope chest on which, tickets have been sold by the members of St. Augustine Church during the past few weeks, was won by Miss Anna Lynch of 126 Bridge Ave, Windsor Ont. The draw was made at St. Aug­ ustine church on Friday night. Cuff-Links 49 Years Old Mr. Wm. Austin, B. Line, Turn­ berry, showed us a pair of cuff-links that he has used continuously for. 49 years. They are solid.gold and were purchased by Mr. Austin in New York in 1887. They are still capable of do­ ing many more years of service as they present almost a new appearance despite 49 years of use. Town League Hockey Meeting A meeting of the Town League Hockey Association will be hel^d in the Council Chambers at 8 p.m. Fri­ day evening. Any teams wishing to enter should do so at this meeting, also submit list of players. This will be the last opportunity for teams to enter pletc play. LABOR MEETING WAS HELD HERE Bender - Foxton A quiet wedding was solemnized on Tuesday evening in Westminster Cen­ tral Church, Toronto, when Norma Mae, youngest daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs* William Foxton, Wing­ ham, was united in marriage to Mr. Leroy Bender, eldest son of Mrs. Ca­ therine and the late Burket Bender, Lis towel. Rev. W. H, Sedgewick, D. D«, officiated. The bride was gowned in Corona­ tion Blue velvet with accessories to match and corsage of Talisman roses. Following a motor trip Mr. and Mrs. Bender will reside in Carrick. A meeting of the District Council of the Furniture Trades Union was held in the Oddfellows Hall here, on Satti rday afternoon. Special consider­ ation was given to a wage and hour code applicable to the furniture and allied trades, the term of which will regulate employment in all factories included in its jurisdiction, least is the objective of the activities. The Union has invited the Association to meet their represent­ atives ahd envolve a code acceptable to both "'patties. Tl$s invitation has tentatively accepted. A code was established some time ago, but was declared illegal by the courts. It is hoped that the new code when inaugurated will be a perman­ ent ope. Reeve Fred L. Davidson (4th term) mover W. H. Gurney, seconder R. H. Lloyd. Commissioner W. H. Gurney (member of the Commission since 1921 when Com­ mission was organized) mover F. L. Davidson, seconder J. W. Hanna. (Continued on Page Four)- TWO ACCIDENTS AT LOCAL FACTORY During the past Week there were two accidents at C. Lloyd & Son door factory. This morning (Wednesday) about 8 o’clock, Mr. R. H. Lloyd was on a ladder in the lumber shed back of the factory. The ladder slipped and he fell with the ladder, injuring his face. He was taken to Wingham Gen­ eral Hospital, where lie is suffering from a broken jaw and a severe shak­ ing up. On Saturday, James Henderson, while working on‘‘the second floor of the factory injured his left hand, The fingers of his hand were gashed and he lost the tip off one of his fingers. The thumb was also lacerated. The annual meeting of County Or­ ange Lodge of North Huron was held in Wingham Orange Hall on Tuesday, December 1st. There was a very large: attcndenace from all over the County. A deputation was present from South Huron who-extended an invitation to North Huron County Lodge to cele­ brate the 12th of July next at Clin­ ton. Ibis was decided upon by a mo­ tion of the Lodge. It was unanimously decided to send' a strong deputation to the Provincial Grand Lodge which meets in Owen Sound in June, requesting that the Provincial Grand Lodge meet in Wingham in June, 1938. The last time Grand Lodge met in Wingham was in 1903 and once be­ fore in 1883. Therefore, the members assembled thought Wingham was en­ titled to have the 1938 meeting held here. This, would Grand Lodge Wingham, the citizens would have to co-operate with the County Lodge-in- • providing accommodation for seven or eight hundred delegates. Many grants were passed for charit­ able purposes as is customary. After the general business of the meeting was completed election of of­ ficers for the next year was proceed­ ed with. Past County Master Louis Ruddy, acting as Election Officer* in­ stalled the following: Past-County Master—W. T. Miller, Wingham. County Master—Melville Culbert, Dungannon. D. County Master—Alvin .Smith; Bluevale. Chaplain—Rev. J. W. Button, Ford- wich. Rec. Sec'y.—Robert McMurray, Bel­ grave. Fin. Sec’y,—Thomas Grasby, Blyth. Treasurer—Graham Wray, Wing­ ham. 1st Lecturer—Harvey Hunkin, Au­ burn. ., 2nd Lecturer—Harry Dane, Wrox- eter. County D. of C.—Jos. Taman, of Blyth. A letter of condolence was sent to Bro. Joseph Taman of Blyth, who has been ill for the past year, and whose daughter has been dangerously ill. The meeting closed at 7.30 p.m., having been in session from 10 o'cock I a.m. Bazaar Was Successful The Bazaar held in the Council Chambers by the members of the Ev­ ening Auxiliary of the United Church on Saturday afternoon was a most successful affair despite the very in­ clement weather.Accident Victim Progressing We are pleased to report that Mrs. Alex. Cameron, B Line, who was hit by a car in front of Harry Mundy’s home during the storm on Wednesday last week, is progressing favorably. She was badly bruised and shaken up but no bones were broken. Following the accident she was taken to the home of her son, Mr. Robt. Shiell, where she is still confined to her bed. Committee to Interview Hydro At the U.F.O. Convention held in Toronto last week R. J, Scott, Bel­ grave, former President of the organ­ ization; W. G. Nicholson, of Under­ wood, the president, and H. H. Han- nam, U. F. O. Secretary-Treasurer, were named a committee to approach the Ontario Hydro. Commission to seek information on a possible fur­ ther adjustment of rural hydro rates. Horse Breaks for Freedom, Lands On Its Back At the supper hour on Thursday evening last week Mitchell’s delivery horse caused considerable excitement when it decided the day’s work was done, and headed for home. It was waiting for Joe Fitzpatrick to come out of a house in Pleasant Valley where he was making a delivery when it headed for the barn. It beat a freight train to the crossing but the cutter caught on a post at the Holmes block, struck another post in front of Johnson’s garage and then hit Jack Templeman’s house. The cutter over­ turned here and the horse landed on its back. The cutter was considerably smashed but the horse was none the Thibideau, Emerson Ducklow, Wil worse of the experience. 'bert Ducklow and John Ducklow. Mrs. Gilbert Thibideau The funeral of Caroline Ducklow, widow of the late Gilbert Thibideau, was held from the home of her dau­ ghter, Mrs. Geo. Moir, Wingham, on Friday afternoon, Nov. 27th. The ser­ vice was conducted by the Rev. J, F. Anderson of the United Church. The Salvation Army officers sang a favor­ ite hymn of the late Mrs. Thibideau, “Face to face with Christ my Sav­ iour." The deceased had not enjoy­ ed good health for some time. Last August she suffered a stroke from which she never fully recovered. The late Mrs. Thibideau was born in Elma and 50 years ago last February she was married to her late husband who predeceased her nine years ago Jan­ uary. The late Mrs. Thibideau came here 20 years ago from Brussels and has been a good resident and was loved by all who knew her. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs, Geo. Moir and Mrs. Alf. Robinson, both of Wingham, and three sons, Charite and Jack Thibideau of Lis- towel, and Steve, of Ingersoll. She is also survived by three brothers and four sisters, Ike and Sant of Listow- cl; Pete, of California; Mrs. William Briston and Mrs. Fred Candler, Strat­ ford; Mrs. Adam Wilson of Kitchen­ er, and Mrs. William Morrison of Washington, D.C. The pallbearers were four grand­ children and two nephews: Arthur Thibideau, Roy Thibideau, Douglas