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PRIZES AWARDED
TO S.S. PUPILS
.Baptist Church Sunday School Had
Course in Bible Alphabet
The John St. Baptist Sunday
•School held an open session Sunday
morning at which prizes were given
to scholars reciting the Bible Alpha
bet. The reciting of these passages
of Scripture has been a feature in the
-Sunday School for the past several
weeks.
Miss Kathleen-Pringle, the Super
intendent, presided over the meeting
and Miss Ida Kelly and Mr. Abner
’Cosens acted as judges. . •
The presentation of prizes was
.made by Merrill Cantelon to the fol
lowing seventeen scholars, First prize
winners, Marjorie Falconer, Rozetta
-Dennis, Marie Kelly, Velma Stoakley,
Lena Horne, Grace Horne, Elgin
Loney, Arno and Jimmie Stoakley,
Joe Falconer and Robert Mundy; se-
-ond prizje winners, Reta Stapleton,
Annie Shiell, Edith Giousher, Ivan
"Gardner, Arthur Horne and. Norman
Mundy.
This .Sunday fifty Bibles will be
dedicatedt during the Sunday School
^period, replacing those which have
served the school for the past number
■of years.*
Drop a hint to your wife about our
fine display, of Men’s Slippers for
■Christmas—Greer’s Shoe Store.
Get Your Radio License
This is just a reminder to any who
have not as yet procured their 1937
radio license. In some of the towns
in this district radio license inspectors
have been checking up on homes
•where radios are in use and those who
were not in possession of the neces
sary license appeared before the mag
istrate and were fined.
's
Little Tot Fine Poppy Seller
.Probably the youngest poppy seller
in Canada is June, 5-year-old daught
er of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Waller of
Wroxeter, This year is not June’s
- first experience in selling poppies for
the Wingham Legion, as last year she
also was out doing her share. June
must have a way with her as the box
she used was one of the best turned
in.
Cameron Geddes Concert Enjoyed
The program presented by Camer
on Geddes and his entertainers in the
Town Hall on Tuesday night under
the auspices of the" Wingham. Athlet
ic Association was thoroughly enjoy
ed by a fair sized audience. Rex. Slo-
combe, a magician, was a decided hit
and Cameron Geddes’ solo numbers
delighted his audience. Bill Hastings,
Australian comedian, got many a
laugh, and Ed. Musgrove was a good
accompanist throughout.
Women Frighten Off Robbers
Chased by an Exeter woman two
burglars continued to work in an or
ganized fashion along the 18-mile
stretch of No. 4 highway between Ex
eter and Clinton late Saturday night
and early Sunday. They robbed five
places in all before they abandoned
their raids before they abandoned
their raids after they had been foiled
a second time, this time by a Clin
ton district farmer. Despite the fact
they were noticed at the scene Of the
first robbery, on the outskirts of Ex
eter, the pair continued their raids,
stealing jewelry and silver.
CURLERS HELD THEIR
ANNUAL MEETING
■Officers and Committee Chosen for
the Season.
The Huron Curling Club held their
annual meeting last week' when
following officers were elected:
President—J. A. Wilson.
Vice-Pres.—J. J. Evans.
Sec.-Treas.—Dr, A, W. Irwin,,
Bonspiel Committee—Jack McKib-
bon, Donald Rae, T. H. Gibson, J.
Mason, Geo, Orvis.
Jitney Committee—Jim Murray, T,
H* Gibson, Ed. Small, J. A. Wilson.
Entertainment Committee —W. G.
Gray, H. Diamond, Wm. Elliott; Levi
Lott, Geo. Orris.
Membership Committee—J,
son, J. Murray, Geo. Orris, J.
bon, Wm. Elliott.
The rink has been cleared
surface levelled ready for flooding,
and as soon as the weather is cold
enough ice will be made. The club
is looking forward to a good season.
Membership tickets may be secured
from any member of the committee.
the
A. Wil*
McKib-
and the
TURNBERRY AGAIN
RETURNS COUNCIL
BY ACCLAMATION
Roland Grain Receives Acclamation
As Reeve for Fifth Term.
With perfect weather prevailing for
Turnberry nominations on Friday af
ternoon the number of electors who
turned out was not as great as last
year. Very little criticism was heard
from those present. As only the ne
cessary number were nomination they
were declared elected by acclamation.
The following were those nominated
'together with their mover and sec
onder,
For Reeve
Roland Grain, by Jos. Brecken
ridge and R. W. Hogg.
, For Councillors
Roy Porter, by Thos. H. Wallace
and Harold Casemore.
Richard Wilton, by D. H. Wallace
and Ed. J. Baird.
Harold tyloffatt, by Arthur Wheel
er and Fred Hogg.
James Breckenridge, by Thomas W.
Walker and Wm. Austin.
Following the nominations, Mr.
Isaac J. Wright was appointed chair
man, who thanked the electors for
the honor as well as past honors he
had received when serving as a re
presentative of the township. He
then called on the different speakers
in the order in which they were nom
inated.
Roland Grain
He asked that he be allowed to di
vide his remarks into two parts, and
following the other speakers he would
deal with reforestation.
The financial outlook of the town
ship has improved somewhat during
the past year, he said, and referred to
the bereavements suffered during the
year by a councillor and former
councillors, offering his condolences.
(Continued on Page Two)
LOCAL AND PERSONAL
With Which Is Amalgamated The Gorrie Vidette and Wroxeter News.
WINGHAM, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 2nd, 1937
REV. ANDERSON
SPOKE TO INSTITUTE
ELECTION FOR REEVE
AND COUNCIL MONDAY
I. O. O. F. GRAND
MASTER WAS HERE
Subscriptions; $2.00 Per Year
He Told of His Visit to the Battle
fields.
The November meeting of the Wo
men’s Institute was held in the Coun
cil Chamber on Thursday afternoon
with an attendance of 46.
-The President, Mrs. W. J. Hender
son opened the meeting with the In
stitute Ode and the Lord’s Prayer in
unison. In the business session $10
was donated to the Ontario Society
for Crippled Children, Toronto.
The following program was given:
solo by Mrs. Geo. Taylor, accompan
ied by Mrs. J. Robinson; tap dancing
by Kenneth Crawford with Miss C.
Phair at the piano; duet by Misses
Louise Dore and Helen Hammond,
accompanied by Miss E. Rae.
Mrs. J. F. Anderson as guest speak
er, gave a very interesting talk on
her visit to
World War and of the Monuments
to the Unknown Soldier in the diff
erent countries. The rrjgeting closed
with the National Anthem followed
by lunch .and all enjoyed a very soc
ial half hour.
The hostess, Mrs. W. Wellings,
was aesisted by Mrs. C. Carter, Mrs.
Kerr and Mrs. W. J. Currie,
Mayor J. W. Hanna, Comissioner A,
J, Walker and ^School Trustees
Elected' by Acclamation.
Reeve Davidson Opposed by T. R.
Bennett, .anid Eight Stand for the
Council, Six to be Elected.
G.
Bro. A. L, Bruner Made Official Visit
to This District,
EAST WAWANOSH
REEVE AND COUNCIL
GOT ACCLAMATION
CONCERT WAS
GREATLY ENJOYED
ary interesting talk on
the battlefields of the
WEDDINGS
Walpole - Bennett
St. Andrew’s Church, Sudbury,
the scene of a quiet wedding on Nov.
27th, when Ethelda Jane Bennett,
third daughtey of Mr. and Mrs. T. R.
Bennett, Wingham, was united in
'marriage to Cecil Earlby Walpole,
of Espanola, eldest son of Mr. and
Mrs. William J. Walpole, of Lion’s
Head. The officiating clergyman was
the Rev. W. Ewart Cockram.
you read Greer’s Ad. It will
you.
for the children from Walk-
not merely toys.
H. C. MacLean was a Chi-
and Mrs. A. J. Nortrop have
to Toronto where they will
the winter.
and«Mrs. John Young and dau-
Have
interest
• Gifts
er’s are
Mrs.
cago visitor over the week-end.
A Xmas Gift for the whole family,
Sparton Radio, from $39.95 up. A. J.
Walker.
Mr.
gone
spend
Mr.
ghter, Kay, of Winnipeg, were week
end guests of Mrs, L. Young.
Mrs. Geo. Mason and Mrs. Olive
Beattie returned on Saturday after
spending the past three weeks in Tor
onto and Cookstown.
Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Crawford and
Kenneth left on Thursday for St.
Petersburg, Florida, where they will
again spend the winter.
Dr. and Mrs. McFadzeap, of Ing
ersoll, and Mr. and Mrs. Duff Wells
of Brantfordj spent tlie week-end with
Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Gilmour.
Christmas Footwear — Wc are
ready for an immense business in
Christmas Footwear. Come, see our
display. Greer’s Shoe, Store.
“Cedar Chest” — The gift that
starts a home. Genuine Walnut with
cedar lining. Guaranteed Moth-proof.
At prices to suit. A. J. Walker.
Mrs. John McLeod and daughter,
Dawn Marie, of Oshawa, are visiting
With (Mr. and Mrs. Walter VanWyck.
Mr. McLeod motored them here on
Saturday and spent the week-end.
Week-end visitors with Mrs. Geo.
Mason were Mrs. G, T. Gregory and
son, of Cookstown, Mr. J. M. Beattie
and. family, of Woodstock, Mrs. O. B.
Moffatt and little daughter, of Inger
soll, and Geo. Beattie, of Clinton.
We are all ready for Xmas with a
large and well assorted Stock. Make
your selection? early. A. J. Walker.
---------------.
Chaplain of Ontario A.Y.F.A.
Rev. H. O. O’Neil of Gorrie, was
elected Ohaplain of the Porvincial
Council of the Anglican Young Peo
ple’s Association at the annual facet
ing held in St. Catherines last week.
Cars Collided On Main Street
Shortly after midnight Saturday
two cars iocked wheels on Main St.
and as a result Erank McGue, Turn*
berry, will face a charge of reckless
driving. The accident occurred in
front of Foxton’s Dairy. Frank Moore
was proceeding north and the McGue
car was travelling in the opposite dir
ection. Both cars were damaged but
the occupants of the cars escaped
without injury..
was
Dance In Belgrave
On Friday, December 3rd. Ernest’s
Orchestra. Admission 25 cents.
Attempt on Egypt’s Premier’s Life
Premier Mustapha Nahas Pasha, of
Egypt, escaped unharmed when an
assassin fired four shots 'at his motor
car. A 26-year-old member of the
Greenshirts Association, a small
group of Fascist tendencies, was ar
rested and charged with the attempt.
Leather Topped Rubbers
Are considered an excellent article
for cold weather, especially when
there is snow, and snow is very like
ly on the way and will arrive on
time. We -make this line of goods
and show a bigger and more compre
hensive selection than any shoe store
in these parts. Come in and see. —
Willis’ Shoe Store, Wingham.
Seeks Goderich Council Seat
Mrs. J&an Hetherington, mother of
Coun. R. S. Hetherington of town, is
seeking a seat in the council at God
erich.- Mrs. Hetherington, who lived
for a winter here with her son, made
many friends while here who will
wish her success. Mrs. Hetherington
has had municipal experience as she
was treasurer of the Township of Col-
borne for sometime. She
in her campaign by the
Council of Women.
There is an election for the Reeve
ship and Council on Monday next,
December 6th. The polls will be open
from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Mayor John W. Hanna was elected
by acclamation for his fifth term. A.
J. Walker was again given an accla
mation as member of the Utilities
Commission. The school trustees also
were re-elected being unopposed.
Reeve Fred L. Davidson who is
seeking his fifth term, will be oppos
ed by T. R. Bennett.
All 1937 Council are in the field,
Elmer Wilkinson, Walter VanWyck,
H. T, Thomson, R. S. Hetherington,
R. H. Lloyd, J. H. Crawford. The
new men seeking election are Harry
Browne and Joseph Evans.
The complete list of nominations
filed Monday night are as follows:
For Mayor
John W. Hanna, 'by Fred Davidson
and W, VanWyck.
J. H. Crawford, by R. H. Lloyd
and W. H. Gurney,
Dr. R. C. Redmond, by C. B. Armi
tage and J. J. Fryfogle.
Mr. Hanna acclamation, only one
to qualify. .
For Reeve
Fred L. Davidson, by R. H. Lloyd
and J. H. Crawford.
T. R. Bennett by Joseph Wilson
and John Weir.
Both qualified.
For Commissioner
A. J. Walker, by R. H. Lloyd and
Fred Davidson. (Accl.)
For Council
Elmer Wilkinson! by Walter Van
Wyck and W. W. Armstrong.
Walter VanWyck, by R. H.
and J. H. Crawford’.
H. T. Thomson, ’by W. W.
strong and Fred .Davidson.
R. S. Hetherington, by J. H.
ford and Fred Davidson.
R. H. Lloyd, by W. VanWyck and
W. H. Gurney.
J. H. Crawford, by F. Davidson and
A. J. Walker.
Harry Browne, by T. Y. Smith and
D. Kennedy.
Joseph Evans, by D.
John S. Morgan,
All above qualified,’6
Duncan Kennedy, by
and T. Y. Smith.
T. Y. Smith, by D. Kennedy and
H. Browne.
R!oy Mundy, by T. R. Garrett and
R. E. Jackson.
Gordon Machan by W. H. Gurney
and J. S. Isard.
(Continued on Page Four)
Tuesday evening District No. 9 of
the Independent Order of Oddfellows
were honored by a visit from Bro,
A. L, Bruner, of Ruthven, Grand
Master of the Order for Ontario. The
meeting was held in the Oddfellow’s
rooms here and besides the local
lodge, members from Blyth, Brussels,
Teeswater, Lucknow, Ripley and
Chesley were present.
Bro. Bruner gave a very instructive
and forceful address not only on
Oddfellowship but on Citizenship.
The Grand Master proved a very in
formative and fluent speaker and gave
a message to all present that if fol
lowed would tend to make them finer
and better citizens.
D.D.G.M. W. B. McCool was in the
chair and introduced the Grand Mas
ter. He Called on many throughout
the district who gave short addresses
voicing their appreciation of being
present to hear so splendid an ad
dress. Refreshments were served at
the close and a social hour enjoyed.
Reeve Peter W. Scott Will On New
Year Start His Seventh Term.
An acclamation wag given Reeve
Peter W. Scott and the 1937 Council
at the nominating meeting held in the
Belgrave School on Friday afternoon.
Peter W. Scott was first elected as
Reeve of the Township for 1932, so
when 1938 rolls around he starts his
seventh term as head of the Council
board. This same Council received
an acclamation last year. They are as
follows:
Lloyd
Arm
Craw-
Diamond and
to be elected.
Ed. Williams
Kathleen Stokes and Other Artists
Presented a Splendid Program.
is backed
Goderich
2 chairs),Toy Sets (Table and
Rockers, High Chairs, Velocipedes,
Kiddie-kars and Doll Carriages. Gifts
that last. A. J. Walker.
ACCIDENT VICTIM
DIED AT WALKERTON
Inquest/ Will Be Held
Coroner Thomas H. Sinclair, M.D.,
of Walkerton, ordered an inquest to
investigate the death of Joseph Hill,
55, single, who died at Brttce County
Hospital as a result of injuries re
ceived Tuesday night last week when
struck by a motor truck on highway
No. 9, two miles south of Walkerton.
Broken collarbone, head injuries
and broken ribs which penetrated the
lung and kidneys, were suffered by
Hill as he attempted to cross from
the side of the road to a car driven
by Rudolph Seigner, who was giving
him a lift to his boarding house at
Henry Lerch’s, just south of Mild-
may. A large Shell oil truck, of Har
riston, turned out to the left to pass
Seigrier’s car as Hill started to cross,
He is said to have walked into the
side running board and to have been
thrown heavily to the ground and
against a guard rail.
kenneth McKenzie, driver of the
truck, was not held t>y the police who
investigated.
JOLLY TIME
LITERARY SOCIETY
The Jolly Time Literary Society of
No. 9, East Wawanosh, - held their
first regular meeting on Friday night
with a large number present.
The following program was greatly
enjoyed, solos by Clarke Johnston,
Jack Reavie and Lois Burchill; read
ings by Lawrence Taylor and Clarke
Johnston; duet by Jessie Finlayson
and Fred Deacon; mouthorgan selec
tion by Fred Deacon; quaretette con
sisting of Mrs. Jordan, Jack Coultes,
Nora VanCamp and Geo. Jordan;
dance by the McCallum sisters; journ
al by Mary Dow.
The meeting closed with a few
hours of dancing.
Reeve
Peter W. Scott, on motion of John
F. McCallum and Fred W, Cook.
Councillors
Raymond R. Redmond, oil motion
of John Buchanan and Harvey Black.
Harvey Black, on mofion of Geo.
Cunningham and John Buchanan.
J. Dustin Beecroft, on motion of
Cecil Falconer and Charles Leaver.
Lewis Ruddy, on motion of John
Wright and David Lockhart.
As only the required number were
nominated Clerk Alex. Porterfield de
clared the above elected for the year
1938.
East Wawanosh has been known
to have some heated discussions re-
(Continued on Page Six)
RESULTS OF NOMINA
TIONS
West Wawanosh
Reeve, J. Stewart, (accl.); council
lors, Brown Smythe, Cairns Aitchi-
son, Bert Gammie, Thomas Webster,
(accl.).
Christmas Concert
Will be held at Stone School, Fri
day, Dec. 17th. Admission 15c. Chil
dren free.
Ashfield
Reeve, Richard Johnston (accl.);
Deputy reeve, Gilbert Frayne (aacl.).
Council, W. A. Culbert, Lawrence
Thompson, Alex. McDonald (aacl.).
Goderich Township
Reeve, Wilmot Haacke; Councillors
Harry Casey, Oliver Jervis, Ben Rath-
well, Herbert Cox (aacl.), all 1937
council. ” ■
In the Wingham United Church on
Thursday evening a large and apprec
iative audience enjoyed an, organ re
cital by Kathleen Stokes, well-known
from coast to coast on the air waves
as the Queen of Melody,, and a con-*
cert by assisting artists with Rev, J.
F. Anderson acting as chairman. Mr..
H. Hoffman of Dashwood, baritone,
was the singer chosen to represent
Huron County at the coronation, and.
presented a splendid, pragranj in ex
cellent voice; Miss Margaret Partu-
shek of Kincardine, soprano soloist,
received a warm welcome and her
well chosen numbers were enjoyed by
all, and Mrs. W, VanWyck’s readings
were a most pleasing feature
The program opened with Kathleen,
Stokes playing the “Blue Danube”;
Mr. Hoffman’s forst group of songs
were “The First Shipmate of Mine”
and “Still As the Night”; Mrs. Van
Wyck gave a- humorous reading en
titled “Sally Ann’s Experience”, Miss
Margaret Partushek sang the “Gypsy
Love Son” after which Kathleen
Stokes played the familiar “Glow
Worm”. “To the Evening Star” and
“‘Son of the Sun” were Mr. Hoffman’s
next selections, after which all joined,
in singing from the song sheets with
Kathleen Stokes at the organ.
The second half of the program op
ened with Kathleen Stokes playing
"The Holy City”, Mr. Hoffman fol
lowed with an excellent rendition of
“The Two Genadiers” followed by the
popular “Shortenin’ Bread”; a humor
ous reading by Mrs. VanWyck fol
lowed “The Village Gossip Tries to
Get Her Washing Done”, she gave as
her last number “Home” with great
feeling. Miss Partushek sang “Roses
of Picardy”, after which Kathleen.
Stokes played Handel’s Largo. Mr.
Hoffman’s closing numbers were par
ticularly well received, “Invictus” and.
“The Evening Prayer”.
Kathleen Stokes’ spendid interpre
tation of the “Overture to Poet and
Peasant” came as a fitting climax to
a lovely evening of music and song.
To Speak at Salvation Army
. Mrs. Major Kirbyson, of Hamilton
will conduct the week-end services at
the Salvation Army Citadel. Services
are at 11 a.m., 2,30 p.m. and 7 p.m.
fWWil l**,.
Subscribe Now to the
Christmas Tree and
Santa Clans Fund
Donations may be left at
either Bank.
Be as generous as you
can, as this fund was
practically depleted last
year.
The Childrens Free Con
cert and distribution of
goodies will take place
in the Town Hall at 7.30
p.m. on Thursday, Dec.
23rd.
Held Tea and Sale of Baking
The Evening Auxiliary of the Un
ited Church held a very successful
afternoon tea and sale of homemade
baking and candy in the council cham
bers on Saturday afternoon.
New Accountant at Dominion Bank
Mr. M. R. Roberts, recently of the
Yonge and Queen Street Branch, of
Toronto, of the Dominion Bank, has
been appointed accountant of the
branch here. Mr. Roberts took over
his duties here on Monday. On be
half of the citizens of this commun
ity we extend a hearty welcome.
Won World’s Championship for Oats
Canada retained the world champ
ionship for oats with the victory of
Alex. Stewart, of Ailsa Craig, Ont.,
at the International Grain and Hay
Show at Chicago. Stewart won with
Alaska Dac Number 157, a variety
developed by the Ontario Agricultur
al College. The sample weighed 47.8
pounds to the bushel.
Greer’s Shoe Store have arranged
with Santa Claus for all kinds of
Christmas Slippers.
CAR ACCIDENT
NEAR CLINTON
Three Cars Crash on Highway No. 4
Mrs. James Chowen, Clinton, and
Miss Vera Wise, Bayfield, were tak
en to Clinton Community Hospital,
the former suffering from a broken
nose and forehead lacerations and the
latter ankle and knee injuries receiv
ed in an automobile accident Friday
night on No. 4 Highway four miles
north of Clinton in which three cars
were involved during a heavy fog.
Carman McPherson, driving north
to LondcsLoro was obliged to park;
to change a flat tire when W> Wil
liams, Clinton, approaching from the
south, failed to sec the parked car un
til he was close upon it owing to poor
visibility.
The impact propelled the standing
car forward and partially across the
pavement where it was directly in the
way of a third car also proceeding
north, driven by James Chowti, Clin
ton, in which were Mrs. Chowen on
the front seat and Kelso Streets, of
Clinton and Miss Vesta Wise,’ of Bay*
[field, rear seat passengers- All three
Mildmay
Reeve, P. D. Leisemcr (accl.), for
council, B. Goetz, P. Schumacher,
Frank Lobsinger, Stanley Compass,
Charles Lobsinger. Hydro Commis
sion, Arthur J. Keelan (accl.).
Goderich
An election in Goderich was deter
mined at 9 p.m. Saturday night, qual
ification deadline, when two qualified
for deputy reeve and seven for the
six seats in council. The slate:
Mayor, H. J. A. MacEwan, (accl.).
Reeve, Robert E. Turner, (accl.).
Deputy reeve, E. D. Brown, J. E.
Huckins.
Council, C. H. Humber, Harry Sal
keld, Mrs. Jean Hetherington, J. W.
Craigie, David Sproulc, J. W. Baker,
F. E. Bingham.
Public Utilities, Dr. W. F. Gallows,
(accl.), two years.
Public school board, J. M. Roberts,
W. H. Blackstone, J. A. Snyder, Wm.
Bissctt, (all accl.).
Kincardine
Mayor, Dr. J. F. Marcus (accl.).
Reeve, J. D. MacLeod, W. D. Mc-
creath.
Council, G. A. McGaw, J. A. Meyer
W. V. Pollock, James McGillivray,
William Walsh, Albert Maynard, Her
bert Bagshaw (6 to be elected), M. L.
(Tory) Gregg, did not qualify.
Board of Education, William Mit
chell, Sam Campbell, Vai Cottrill, Jos.
Fisher, Mrs. Cora MacKenzie, Wm.
Bush (4 to be elected).
P. U. C., J. G. Ellenton.
Walkerton
Mayor, H. K. Watts, John Clancy.
Reeve, William Winter (accl.).
Council, Eldridge Truax, Irwin
Lobsinger, Alex. J. McNab, H. H.
Cross, C. R. Skelton, Thomas Jenkins
Joseph Yaesk, Harold Barker.
Hydro Commission, F. W. Lippert,
(accl.)*
School trustees, G. Henderson, Al
an Hobley, Neil Smith, Steve James.
Hensall
All acclamation.
Reeve, R. G. Shaddick.
Council, George E. Brock* Orville
Trixell, W. J. James, William
hard.
School trustees, George W.
Rev, W. A. Young.
P.U.C., Charles Moore.
One of the nicest gifts for a home
would be a new Studio Counch (by
■Simmons). A nice ‘Assortment to
choose from at A. J. Walker’s.
Won Door Prize
The door prize at the Legion dance
on Saturday night was won by W.
King, of Brussels.
Walkerton Strike Ended
The 10-day-old strike at the Can
ada Spool and Bobbin Company plant
at Walkerton was settled late Mon
day. The men returned to work in
the company’s two plants Tuesday
morning. Terms of the settlement
were not divulged.
Winners at the Bridge Club
A regular meeting of the Wingham
Bridge Club was held in the Masonic
Hall on Wednesday evening last week
with ten tables taking part in the
play. The winners were: North and
South, Mrs. G. Ross and R. S. Heth
erington; Mrs. C. Armitage and J. H.
Crawford; Mrs. W. W. Armstrong
and Harold Mitchell; Mrs. D. B. Por
ter and L. R. Blackwood; East and
West, Mrs. G. Scott and F. Madell;
Mrs. Reg. DuVal and D. B. Porter;
Miss N. Dinsley and George Williams;
Miss Del Walker and K. Somers.
A.Y.P.A. HEARD
FINE ADDRESS
Principal Kidd Spoke on World Con
ditions.
Shop'
Hess,
cats wete oxtnesivdy damaged.
Hospital Auxiliary to Meet
The regular meeting of the Wo
men’s Auxiliary to the General Hos
pital 'will be held in the Council
Chamber at 3.45 p.m. on Monday, De.
cember 6th.
Mr. Gordon S. Kidd, principal of
the Pu.blic School, gave a very inter
esting and educational address at the
A.Y.P.A. meeting in St, Paul’s Angli
can Church school room. on Monday
night. The subject of his address wa$
“A Review of World Conditions.” He
gave a very comprehensive talk oft
existing conditions in the various na
tions of the world.
The meeting opened with prayer
by the Rector attd the Scripture read*
itig by Joe Ellacott. It was decided
that the next meeting on Dec, 6th,
would be a musical night. Two num*
bers were given by a quartette com
posed of Messrs. Templeman, Hutson,
Wilkins, Spittai and Mr. Hutson read
a description of the famous Fetticqut
Lane of London, Eng.
The meeting closed with a hymirt
and the Benediction.
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