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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1938-10-20, Page 1With Which b Amalgamated The Gorrie Vidette end Wroxeter News. Single Copies Five Cents WINGHAM, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 20th, 1938 ..... ..... » Subscriptions $2-00 Per Tw RLUEVALE COUPLE 50 YEARS MARRIED YOUNG PEOPLE’S RALLY AT LUCKNOW APPLE DAY WAS GREAT SUCCESS ST, THOMAS MINISTER PREACHED HERE REEVE DAVIDSON IS DRILLING OIL WELL r~~—~ DATES ANNOUNCED FOR T.B, MEETINGS Mr, and Mrs. Wellington W. Mann Celebrated Golden. Wedding on Monday Y. P. S, of the Maitland Presbytery Held Annual Rally Scouts Greatly Pleased With Co-Op eration of Citizens. Mr. and Mrs. Wellington W. Mann 'celebrated the fiftieth anniversary of ■their marriage at their home in Blue wale on Monday. Wellington Mann and Priscilla ‘Watson were married at the home of the bride in Listowel on October 17, 1888. The ceremony whs performed by Rev. Mr, Nugent, Methodist min ister. The bridesmaid was hei- sister, Bella, now Mrs. R. S. Hanna, of De troit, and the groom was supported toy his cousin, Albert Hewitt, now diving near Winnipeg, Man. Mr, and /Mrs. .Mann started married life in a log house two miles from Listowel, where they lived for 35 years. At the time of their marriage Listowel was like a large village, with much bush /surrounding it- They can both dis tinctly remember the coming of the ■.first train into Listowel. They have .five sons and four daughters living, ■■-one son, Sherwood, died several years ■ago. There are also 33 grandchild ren and one great grandchild. The children are: Roy, of Blyth; Ullnton, of Listowel; Lambert and Sheldon, Gorrie; Russell, Stratford; Mrs. Clifford Johnston of Gorrie; Mrs. Fred Hollenbeck, Bluevale; Mrs. S. F. Rolph, Detroit, and Mrs.- Richard Aldridge, of Fordwich. ‘The occasion was fittingly marked with a family dinner, when the family with their wives, husbands and fam ilies were present. A bride’s cake, with golden icing and candles, adorn ed the table. * Following the • dinner the family .and friends gathered at the C.O.F. .hall where dancing was enjoyed. Mr. and Mrs, Mann were the re cipients of many beautiful gifts and received congratulations from many •friends and relatives at a distance. The annual rally pf the Young People’s Societies of the Maitland Presbytery of the Presbyterian Church in Canada, was held on Fri day in Lilcknow with a splendid re presentation of officers and members of the Young People from Wingham, Bluevale, Brussels, Teeswater, Kin cardine, Whitechurch, Ripley, Loch- alsh and Cranbrook, as well as from the local organization, In the afternoon considerable bus iness was dealt with, At that session Rev. S. M. Scott, of Kincardine, was the guest speaker and in the evening Rev. Dr. James D. Smart, of Galt. Splendid addresses were given by both ministers who stressed the im portance of the duties of the mem bers of the Y. P. as members of a Christian church. At the afternoon session the devo tional exercises were in charge of the Teeswater Society and in the evening the Ripley Society. The report of the Summer School at Kintail was given by Bill Eckmier, of Brussels. Miss Marie King, of Brussels, favor ed* with a vocal solo and the male quartet of the Wingham Society con- ■tributed a number.. It was decided to hold the rally next year in Ripley and that the retiring president each year be the delegate to the Provinc ial Y, P. in Toronto, Miss E. Wil liams, of Cranbrook, is the retiring president this year. Clark McGregor is the new president. Apple Day held by the Scouts on Saturday was the' most successful that they have so far held. The am ount colected from the sale of the apples was $53.59 and the net pro ceeds that will be used for scout pur poses is $38.00. ' The Scouts take this opportunity of expressing their appreciation to the public for their splendid support, They also wish to thank (the merch ants who donated their windows for displays. The Souts are now in their new quarters in. the Queen's Hotel block, and plans for much, activity this fall and winter are under way, The new Scouts’ quarters are supplied by the Lions Club who are sponsoring scouting here. Anniversary Services Held at St. Andrew’s Church, Rev, J. M. Laird, of St. Thomas, Was Special Speaker Operations Taking Place Near Wat ford. Educational Meetings Start Next Week MILITARY SCHOOL STARTED HERE Course Will Last Nine Weeks JACK McNAB IS GOLF CHAMPION Won Finals on. the 18th Hole •x During the summer great interest was taken in the play of the Men’s Handicap at the Alps Golf Course. In the finals played on Saturday Jack McNab, of Lucknow, was the winner and is Club Champion for this year. In the final play-off were Jack Mc Nab, Ken. Somers and Dr. W. A. McKibbon. It was a great match as all three were tied at the seventeenth hole. Jack won the 18th hole and the championship. Splendid congregations were pres ent at St Andrew’s Presbyterian Church on Sunday for the annivers ary services. The church was beauti fully decorated for the occasion with flowers. Rev. J. M. Laird, of St, Thomas, occupied the pulpit both morning and evening and gave two very inspiring addresses, In tBe morning the minister read from 1st Corinthians, chapter 21, be ginning, at verse 10, and the Epistle to the Ephesians, chapter 3, verse 4. The sermon was based on the text found in Psalm 95, verse 6, “O come, let us worship and bow down; let us kneel before the Lord our maker.” This is a call to worship in words that are so beautiful, so simple that they fairly sing their way into your heart. It is an exhortation to the people of God to worship Him and Dr. Laird gave the following reasons why we should do so, The greatness of God is shown in creation. He made the world and all that is in it. He own image and and power. AH greatness, surely such a great God. The relationship that existed be tween the Israelites and God was so close one belonged to the other and (Continued on page 4) Reeve Fred L, Davidson had his drilling outfit in operation near Wat ford where he has a contract to drill an oil well. It is expected that it will be necessary to go down about 40Q feet to strike oil. There has been considerable activity in oil well drill ing in this section as one well struck oil at the 325 foot level, Many wells are being drilled in this section, a boom having started during the last month. Many farmers have disposed of their properties at fancy prices on leased their properties at figures that will net them a handsome profit. Reeve Davidson has for years car ried on a well drilling business but this is his first contract at drilling for oil. In the district where he is working now there are ten drilling machines in operation. Coming, Mrs. H. M. Ait ken’s Cooking School Month Concert Friday, Further created man, in his gave him strength nature shows His we must worship Be. sure and attend this cooking school Friday afternoon this week at 2,30 sharp, in the Town Hall. See how Mrs. Aitken, internationally famous dietitian and radio personal ity, coaxes new, tempting and delic ious flavours from the simplest recip es. Forty free lucky prizes. Admis sion 15c. Tickets may be secured at McKibbon’s Drug Store or at the door. Dates for the T. B, Educational meetings for the North Huron Town ships, (Howick, Turnberry, Grey, Morris, East Wawanosh, West Wa wanosh, Ashfield and Colborne) are announced by Jas. C. Shearer, Agri cultural Representative: Monday, October 24th, 2.00 Fordwich; 8.00 p.m., Lakelet. Tuesday, October 25th: 2.00 Wroxeter; 8.00 p.m., Bluevale. Wednesday, October 26th: 2,00 p, m., Walton; 8.00 p.m,, Glenannan. p.m., p.m. p.m A Provisional Training School in Artillery under Lieut, Dyer and Srgt, McLeod^ of Kingston, opened in the Armouries here on Monday eyening; Lectures will be given Monday, Tues day and Wednesday evenings for nine weeks. 25 officers and men of the local 99th Battery are taking the course as are groups from Listowel and Walkerton batteries. A similar course is being given by the same instructors at Port Elgin on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights. /Left For Florida * Mr. and Mrs. Peter Gowans left on 'Tuesday for .St. Petersburg, Florida, where they will spend the winter. Underwent Operation Mr. R. A. Dinsley underwent an ’operation in Victoria Hospital, Lon don, on Thursday last. We are very happy to report that he is making a ■satisfactory recovery. /Lord Stanley Dead Lord Stanley, dominions secretary and heir to- the Earl of Derby, died ■early Sunday at a London clinic. He visited Canada and opened the Can- ■adian National Exhibition at Toron to this year. He was forced to cut his Canadian visit short due to the recurrence of illness from an injury he received just before he came to Canada. Convention To Be Held Here A Convention of the North Huron Teachers’ Institute will be held in Wingham on Friday,October Tonsils Removed Alice Johnston, daughter and Mrs. Ger shorn Johnston, Wawanosh, underwent an operation in Wingham General Hospital on Saturday for the removal of her ton sils. ATHLETIC ASSOC. RE VIEWED ACTIVITIES 28th. of Mr. of East Hospital Annual Friday Evening The annual meeting of the Wing ham General Hospital Association will be held in the Council Chambers at 8 p.m., Friday, October 21st (this week). All members are urged to be present. have V it .Fine October Weather Produced Strawberries Mrs. Robert Ross, 2nd Concession of Kinloss, brought into-our office on Friday last week some strawber ry plants laden with blossom and • fruit. The fine October weather has produced many unusual occurrences of nature. About two weeks ago we had a very heavy frost but a part of Mrs. Ross’ berry patch was protect ed and with the fine weather which ■ followed brought that part of the patch into bloom Eigain. HOSPITAL AUXILIARY ’■'■ELECT OFFICERS . Annual Meeting Was Held Friday The annual meeting of the Lad.ies’ /Auxiliary to Wingham General Hos pital Was held in the Council Chamb ers on Friday afternoon when the following were elected officers for . the ensuing year: Hon. Presidents—Mrs. John Wil son, Mrs, J, J, Gibbons, President—Mrs, J. W. McKibbon. Pres.—Mrs* (Dr.) W. Pres.—Mrs. A, Peebles, Pres.-—Mrs. (Dr.) R.I. 1st Vice ■ Connell. 2nd Vice 3rd Vice Stewart. Secretary—Miss Norma Dinsley. Treasurer—Mrs, R, Clegg, Corresponding Sec’y,—Mrs.- W. Greer. Convenor of Sewing Mi-Si. A. Peebles. Convenor of Buying . Mrs. N. L. Fry. Convenor of Social Miss Sara MacLeam Auditors—L. R. Blackwood and W. ■■ W. Armsttong. J Committee- Committee- Committee— Public School Concert Next The annual Public School will be held Thursday and November 24th and 25th. particulars will be announced later. Bingo - Bingo The Legion will hold a Bingo in the Armouries on. Friday evening, October 21st, this' week. Fowl for prizes. The first 50 to buy 25c worth of tickets will receive free play on a special. Legion to Meet Oct. 27th The date, for the regular meeting .of the Canadian Legion has been changed to Thursday, October 27th. All members are requested to note change in date and all are urged to be present as important business will be discussed. Carrots Grew Through Bottle Neck ,Mr. Allin, Catharine St., got quite a surprise on Monday when he was digging carrots in his garden when he found one that had grown right through the neck of a bottle. The growth extended 2% inches beyond the neck of the bottle. We on* display in our window. Attended Service in London \ Rev. E. O. Gallagher attended the Thanksgiving Service in St. > Paul’s Cathedral, London, on Thursday last, being the 75th Anniversary of the founding of Huron College, and the ‘60th Anniversary of Western Uni versity. Rev. Arthur Carlisle, D.D., was the special preacher. W.O.H.A. Meet at Harriston Oct, 27 The annual meeting of Western Ontario Hockey Association will be held in the Conucil Chamber, Har riston, on Thursday, Oct; 27, for the purpose of receiving the annual state ment and election of officers. It is expected that a large number of hoc key clubs in this district will be re presented. j Remodelling Store \Z> The Chainway Stores have leased the building formerly occupied by Christie’s Grocery story. At present work of remodelling the store is un der way. A new front will be install ed and the interior renovated to suit the requirements of this new busi ness. The store will not be ready for occupation for a month or more. About the Weather Perhaps the weatherman is all mix ed up or maybe he is giving us good weather that we may talk about it when the cold winter breezes start to blow. However, the ideal weather over the week-end whs such that many took themselves off in the country for rides and picnics as they Would do in mid-July. Last year at this time we had a spell of .disagree* able weather, some snow and rain hud cold weather. It may be that the weatherman is mixed up but he sure* ly hsts given its some wonderful Oc tober weather, / ■ A. Cosens, Secretary. Attending Colleges Robert Weir has gone to St. Paul where he has registered for his de gree of Doctor of Philosophy. 'Miss Elizabeth Weir is in New York at tending Columbia University study ing for her M.A. degree. Miss Edith Weir has entered MacDonald Insti tute, Guelph, preparing for a degree in Home Economics. Car Wrecked by Deer On Monday morning when Mr. M. Sheffield, of the Shelager Store, was motoring to Wingham from Shel- bourne, a deer ran onto the road and crashed into his car. ,Mr. Sheffield escaped injury but his car was dam aged to the extent of about $250.00. Most of the damage was done to the front of the car. The deer was kill ed. The accident happened between Shelbourne and Orangeville. WESTMINSTER GUILD ANNUAL METING Officers Elected for Ensuing Year The annual meeting of the West minster Guild of St. Andrew’s Pres byterian Church was held on Mon day evening. Following the devotion al period, the report of the nominat ing committee was given by Betty Rae and the following officers were installed by Rev. Kenneth MacLean who is Hon. President of the society. President—Earl Lough. Vice-Pres.—Benson Hamilton. Sec’y.—-Carl Deans. Treasurer—Thomas Henderson. Pianist—Betty Lloyd. > Convenors of Committees — Wor ship, Mary King; Fellowship, Edna Carr; Service, Helen Bateson. A feature of the evening was the presentation to Mr, and Mrs. Wal lace Gurhey of a half-dozen silver butter spreaders. The address was read by Harry Posliff and the pres entation made by McKibbon, Following a solo ing” by Miss Myra a piano solo by Charles Scott, a soc ial hour was enjoyed, Mary Elizabeth “At The Dawn- MacDonald and A meeting of the Wingham Ath letic Association was held on Mon day night when the activities of the previous year were reviewed. Last winter the association sponsored a Junioy Flockey Club and a Girls’ Hockey Club. During the summer they looked after the Girls’ Softball team and Juvenile Baseball team. Money was raised to carry this work by bingos, dances, show, broom ball, carnival. The receipts from these ac tivities were $377.27, and the expendi tures were $368,86. It was also de cided to hold an Amateur Night in the near future. The association has a complete outfit for junior hockey and they would like to get in touch with some person or organization that -would carry on this activity. The associa tion are considering sponsoring a juvenile hockey team. Dance Thursday Night Presenting Benny Palmer and his Orchestra in the Wingham Armour ies, Thursday, Oct. 20th (this week). Dance music you will enjoy. Under the auspices of the Wingham Hockey Club. Fell From Apple Tree Mr. J. J. Kerr, East Wawanosh, fell ■ out of' an apple tree on Friday and received a bad shaking up. Luckily ‘ no bones were broken. Attend International Plowing Match Messrs. James and Stewart Camp bell, Alvin Mundell and Arnold Jeff- ray, all of Glenannan, attended the International Plowing Match at Baj> rie last week.\ Thursday, October 27th: 2.00 ; Brussels; 8,00 p.m., Blyth. Friday, October 28th: 2.00 ; Ethel; 8.00 p.m., Cranbrook. Saturday, October 29th: 10.00 Moncrieff; 2.00 p.m., Wingham. Tuesday, November 1st: 10,00 a.m„ Currie’s Corners; 2.00 p.m., Kings bridge; Wednesday, November 2nd: 10.00 a.m., Dungannon; 2,00 p.m., Carlow. Thursday, November 3rd: 10,00 a. m., Benmiller; 2.00 p.m., St. Helens. Friday, November 4th: 10.00 a.m., St, Augustine; 2.00 p.m., Zion, Tuesday, November 8th: 2.00 p.m., Belgrave; 8.00 p.m., Auburn. At these meetings the proposed T. B. Restricted Area Plan will be fully discussed with the livestock owners, as will also the method , of testing for tuberculosis of cattle, compensation and market values of reactor cattle, clean-up requirements and method of taking the canvass. p.m., a.m,, Won Prize at Plowing Match Mr. T. O’Malley, of Teeswater, won second, prize in Class 13, tract ors, at the International Plowing; Match held last week near Barrie. Married in Stratford The marriage of Mrs. A. L. Posliff to Mr, W. H. Gurney took place in Stratford on Saturday, October 1st. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. W. J. West. Mr. and Mrs. Gur ney are now on a motor trip to Ot- taawa, Quebec and other Eastern, points. SOME. BRIEF NOTES ON THE CANADA TEMPERANCE ACT 1 Twins Baptized Mr. and Mrs. Charles Shiell’s twins Murray Walton and Marilyn Isabel, were baptized recently in Brick Unit ed Church by Rev. J. B. Townend. They arc the first twins to be bap tized in this church. Japs Progress in South China Japanese forces were believed to have reached the vital Canton-Kow- loon Railroad in their swift drive against Canton, chief city of South China. Telephone between Canton and crown colony of Hong suspended completey. Special Services at City With the singing of the hymn “Standing on the promises of God,’’ another Revival Campaign was laun ched in the City Mission Tuesday evening. A good lively song service was participated in and Miss A. Dor man, of Toronto, formerly of Bel fast, Ireland, was introduced to the congregation. She led in singing a number of choruses. A duet “Unan swered Yet,” was sung by Miss Dor man and . Miss Rayner. The Evang elist used for a text Psalm, 85 verse 6 “Wilt thou not revive us again, that thy people may rejoice in thee?” She pointed out the great need for reviv al in our hearts, in our churches and in our communities. God uses the means of preaching, but preaching alone will not bring a revival. It takes real effective praying by the people. Miss Dorman, who has held a campaign in Whigham nine years ago in anohter church, will continue in the City Mission for a few weeks. She will be heard over CKNX next Monday for the “Church of the Air’* at 10.30 to 11.00, communications the British Kong were Mission Suffered Stroke Mrs. W. C. Lcpard suffered ‘ a slight stroke on Friday and on Sat urday had another seizure. On half of the citizens of Wingham wish her a speedy recovery. Bishop Seager to Confirm Rt. Rev. C. A. Seager, Bishop the Diocese of Huron will be in St. Paul’s Church on Thursday evening at 8 o’clock to administer the Rite of Holy Confirmation to a class of Confirmees presented by the Rector. High School Teams Won The girls’ ‘basketball team and the boys’ softball team of the High School played their return games with Kincardine High School on Fri day afternoon. The games were play ed in connection with the Field Day Meet, the same as they were here. The girls won by a score of 14-12 and the boys by 16-8. Glamis Mill and Garage Burned , Commonly known as Fullerton’s, the chopping mill at Glamis, is a total loss as the result of fire which broke out when a spark ignited gasoline us ed in the engine which powered the chopping machinery. The gasoline tank exploded, setting the mill ablaze —quickly it spread to a garage on the property of David Gamble, which also was lost, along with another lit tle shed in the vicinity. be- we of EASTERN DIVISION OF THE W. M. S. Bridge Club ” The first meeting of the Wingham Bridge Club for the fall season will be held to-night (Wednesday), at 7.30 o’clock. Improving Following Operation Miss Catharine Fortune, of Turn berry, who underwent a very serious operation in Toronto General Hos pital, is progressing very favorably. ^■1* Attended Conference Misses Hazel Wilson, h Wheel er, Eileen Galbraith and Rev. J. F. Anderson attended the meetings of the United Church Young People of the London Conference which was held on the week-end in London, Attended Funeral in London Mr. and Mrs. Norman Baker at tended the funeral of their son-in- law, Albert Pomeroy, in London on Saturday. Howard Baker and Misses, Jean and Gwen Baker also were in '‘atttendance. Province to Aid Fire Refugees, Entire resources of the Ontario Government’s department of lands and forests will be placed at the dis posal of the Red Cross for the relief of refugees in the fire-swept areas of the Rainy River district,. Premier Mitchell Plepburn said. Dunning Back in Ottawa. Making a splendid recovery which kept him indisposed since last June, Finance Minister Dunning is optim istic of returning once- more to ac tive political life. He is back in Ot tawa and is resting a.t his home after three months convalescence in Prince Edward Island and Atlantic City. submitting to the Sup- of Canada the following 1—Are the provincial A Sectional Meeting for the East ern Division of the W.M.S. of the Maitland Presbyterial was held at .Eadies’ Church on Tuesday, Oct. 18, with Mrs. H. McGee, Wingham, pre siding, assisted by Mrs, Williams, of Cranbrook, Season of prayer were taken by Mrs. J. J. Elliott, of Bluevale, Mrs. Geo. Wilson,,, of Wingham, Mrs. D. Campbell, Molesworth, Miss T. Is- bister and Mrs. McInnis. Mrs. T. Metcalfe brought greetings from Eadies* Auxiliary. Mrs. (Rev.) Wil liams, of Cranbrook, replied and in vited. them to meet at Cranbrook next year. Mrs, K, MacLean gave a talk on the Provincial Board, meeting. A solo by Mrs. J. Oliver, of Brussels, was much enjoyed. Mrs. J. Parker, of Brussels, read a paper on the Gonot Mission in Manitoba. Reports of the different secretaries Were Very Ch* couraging, An exercise by Eadies’ Mission Band brought the meeting to a close. Children Baptized Sunday morning in St. Paul’s Ang lican Church, Wingham, was observ ed as Family and Children’s Service. The Rite of Holy Baptism was ad ministered to Douglas lari MacKay, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Gordon MacKay, and to William Morton Connell, infant son of Dr. W. M. and Mrs. Connell. Oddfellows Visit at Goderich On Monday evening a number of the members of Maitland Lodge at tended a meeting at Goderich of Dis tricts Nos. 8 and 9 of the I.O.O.F. at which -the Grand Master of On tario, Dr. Hall, of Little Britain, gave an address on Oddfellowship. Goder ich officers were also installed at this meeting by the D.D.G.M. Institute to Meet Oct. 27th The October meeting of the men’s Institute will be held Thurs day, October 27th, at 2.30 o’clock. Motto: “A good book is the best of friends, the same today and forever.” The Roll Call will be answered by “Something Mrs. J. H. Health and an address. Cotttts, Mrs, Son. Wo- to be Thankful For.” Crawford, Convenor of Child Welfare, will Hostesses: Mrs, J. Tervitt, Mrs, A, give A. Wil* No. 5 — Mr. Hepburn Vs. the Sup reme Court of Canada Shortly after the beer- authorities were granted in Huron, Perth and Peel,, a deputation waited on Premier Hepburn in protest. He suggested that they take the matter up with Ot tawa and stated that he “would not put a straw in their way” in doing so.. Meanwhile the matter was taken up by The Ontario Temperance Federa tion on behalf of these three coun ties with the Department of Justice, and in February 1935 an Order in, Council was issued by the Dominion, government reme Court questions; Question laws respecting intoxicating liquor as restrictive since the coming into force of The Liquor Control Act of Ontario, as amended in 1934, as the Canada Temperance Act? Question 2—If the answer to Ques tion 1 is in the negative, is Part II of the Canada Temperance Act in op eration in the said Counties of Perth, Huron and Peel? Question 3—If the answer to Ques tion 2 is in the negative, what pro cedure must be adopted to bring the said Part II into operation in the said Counties? , The government of Ontario, the government of Quebec and the Mod eration League each appeared by counsel and attacked the status of the Canada Temperance Act. Their argu ment followed two lines: (1) That the suspension could not be lifted, without action of Parliament; and (2) that the Act was invalid. Mr. Rowell appeared for the temperance forces. The answer of the Supreme Court of Canada was as follows: Question 1—No. Question 2*—Yes. > The suspension of the operation of the Canada Temperance Act in these counties had, according to the decis ion of this, the highest court in the Dominion, been automatically lifted the moment the beer and wine amendments were placed on the stat ute book. The law was in force when Mr. Hepburn’s government violated both it and its own Liquor Control Act by granting authorities for the sale of beer in these counties, The government still persists in violating the law of the land. Subsequent to this decision a large deputation representative of the three counties waited on Mr. Hep burn at Toronto and requested the withdrawal of the authorities. Mr. Hepburn’s reply was somewhat as tonishing: It was to the effect that he did not agree With the decision of the Supreme Court of Canada, that he would not regard it and that even if the Privy Council upheld the Can ada Temperance Act he would not enforce it, and that in that event he would withdraw the provincial en forcement officers and that there would be ho enforcement of liquot laws in these areas—a threat to fre* sort to anarchy Unparalleled in par liamentary history and a threat made in the defense of a liquor-selling pot-* icy instituted against the expressed will of the people,—Advf,