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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1939-03-23, Page 1With Which Is Amalgamated The Gorrie Vidette and Wroxeter News. Single Copies Five Cents WINGHAM, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, MARCH 23rd, 1939 Subscriptions $2.00 Per Ycaf’ ATHLETIC ASSOC. ELECT OFFICERS All Officers Re-Elected “MARRYING MARIAN” WENT QVER BIG This Play Best Amateur Production Ever Staged Here. FALL FAIR DATES . SEPT. 27th - 28th Plan Carnival for June The Wingham Athletic Association 'held its annual meeting in the Council ■Chambers on Monday night when the following officers were re-elected, President’—E. Wilds; Vice-Pres,—- S. S. Campbell; Sec’y-Treas.—Frank Sturdy; Property Com.—J. Seli. As the association expects to be in active during this season a commit-- tee was appointed to control all prop erty of the association and to have the rental or disposal of same. This committee will also have the hand= ling of the funds that are now in the •treasurery, The treasurer, F. Sturdy, reported a balance of $46,15 in the treasurery. SPRING STOCK FAIR FOR LUCKNOW Lucknow Agricultural Society will hold a Spring Stock Fair in that vil lage, on Wednesday, April 12th. This was decided 1st a meeting of the Board of Directors when committees were appointed to lay plans for this •event. There will be no entry or admission fees, the financing of the fair being ■chiefly done by grants, and donations, with busines establishments and other interested parties lending their sup port in the latter case. ’Fili Prevalent During the winter many places were having mild epidemics of the ’flu but "Wingham and district appeared to have escaped such an occurrence. This condition has changed this past two weeks .as there have been many cases of influenza reported. The type that is going around this year is caus ing people to be very sick for two or three days. If you feel an attack of ’flu or a cold coming on, the health authorities say you should stay in bed. FINE PREMIUMS Horticultural Premiums for 1939 Renew your membership NOW and be sure of a valuable premium. Membership Fee $1.00, payable to Mrs. (Dr.) G. Ross, Mrs. T. Kew, Mrs. T. Fells, Mrs. H. Angus, Mrs. (Dr.) W.- Connell, Mr. W. A. Gal braith, Mr. W. S. Hall. Premiums: 15 Tuberous Begonias Assorted 30 Gladiolus, Assorted 4 Shrubs: Hydrangea Paniculata Ker ria Japonica Van Houttei Spirea Tamaresk Africana or 3’Hybrid Tea or Polyanthus Roses Assorted. j. Mrs. E. J. Nash, Secretary. Wingham Horticultural Society. LOCAL AND PERSONAL .Rev. E. O. Gallagher will preach at Goderich on Thursday evening. Miss,Gladys Bradley of’St. Thomas spent the week-end with Mrs. Geo. Deyell. Mr. Ira Gerry of Fort William vis ited with his sister, Mrs, W. H. Willis during the past week. Mrs. Alma Falconer has returned borne after spending Some months in Indianapolis and Chatham. Mr. Wm. Elliott Sr. of Glenannan, Who has been visiting a couple of months at Windsor, returned home On Saturday. - . > JMr. and Mrs, Clark Elliott of Hamilton, were week-end visitors with her father here and his father at Glenannan, * Several members of St. Paul’s W A., are attending the Hurdn Deanery Missionary Mass Meeting at Sea forth, on Wednesday night, (to-night) Mr. and Mrs. W. H. French attend ed the burial of his Aunt, the late Mrs. Win. Taylor, of Chicago which took place in Clinton Cemetery on Saturday. M'r. and Mrs. J. H. Christie left on Saturday for an extended visit with their daughter, Mrs. E. C. and Rev* Pentland of Assumption, Illinois.. Mr, and Mrs. W. B. ,McCool motored them as fatwas Detroit and spent the week-end there. The following from out of town attended the funeral of the late R. S. McGee on Saturday: R, J« frenchman, M. P., Mr. and Mrs. Ken Howard of Toronto; Calvin, John and Jean Simp son also Mrs. John Forsyth of ton- don. and W. A, Campbell of Toronto. The Town Hall auditorium was well filled by a very appreciative aud ience on Thursday and Friday even ings for the presentation of the play “Marrying Marian”, The audience 'on both nights 'were delighted with the excellent acting by the cast and the singing by the various principals and the chorus. Advance notices had stat ed that this would be’ one of the best productions ever staged here and it was just that. It was full of humor, the story was good, the music catchy and the acting excellent. To top this off the ‘costumes were snappy, the lighting effects splendid, and the new stage effects very attractive, Mr. C. B. Armitage, the producer, and all those who assisted him, deserve great credit for this splendid performance. The cast were all good in their res pective parts and they are deserving of much praise for the very excellent manner they put over the various characters they represented. The play was staged at Hillandale College where the head of the .insti tution was expecting a new botany professor and a new janitor. They were both named Smith, but the jobs were switched creating a very hum orous situation. • Smith, the one who was supposed to “janit”, got the pro fessor’s position, ,was in love with Marian and the other Smith, the real professor’, who handled the mops, etc. fell in love with a teacher at the col lege. The play was truly a riot of laughter. It is expected it will be re peated later in the year and those who were not present are fortunate t.o have an opportunity of seeing it. Many who were present will be on hand for the repeat performance. The cast of characters were: Simp son, a Supposed Butler, Gordon Mac- Lean; Miss Prudence McWhiffle, A Teacher, Lillian Fuller; Marian Stan ton, A Popular Student, Mrs. W. B. MicCool; Ruth Ripley, Marian’s Roommate, Sara MacLean; Dr. Hen ry Bowman, Head of Hillandale Col lege, .Baron Hutson; Mrs. Henry Bowman, By Far the Better Half, Betty Bla’ckwood.; Charles S. Smith, A Professor by Proxy, j. R. M. Spit- tal; Cicero Socrates Smith, A Janitor by Necessity, Dr. A. W. Irwin. Chor us: Irene Ellacott, Vera Fryfogle, Ida. Kelly, Marie Hopper, Beryl Brown, Mrs. W. W. Gurney, Johiv P. McKib- bon, Bert Cullimore, Bob. Murray,’ J. Lamb, Ralph Hammond, Harold Mit chell. Dance Varieties: Scotch Dance, Sailor’s Horn Pipe, Ann VanWyck, Margaret Connell; Tap Dance, Helen Arthur,' Irish Dance,)Doris Trail, Ro setta Dennis; Polka Dance, Vera Fry fogle, Mrs. W. W. Gurney; Lambeth Walk, Irene Ellacott, Beryl Brown, Bob. Murray and Ralph' Hammond. A very pleasant part of the enter tainment was supplied by the Orch estra composed of G. A. Schatte, Mary- King, Carl McKay, George King, George Johnson, Eric Schatte, Cora Phair, pianist. .The play was presented by the Wingham Dramatic Club under the auspices of the Wingham Tennis Club. Two Chimney Fires Druing the past week the fire bri gade had two calls to extinguish chim ney fires. On Friday a very stubborn fire was extinguished at the Rev.’ Fa ther J. F. Paquette’s residence, Vic- tdria St. The other fire was on Wed nesday at Tom Ferguson’s on Minnie .Street. No damage was caused by j either fire. ' - Engagement Announced The engagement is announced pf Edith Lenore • Carlisle, daughter of the late C, Percival and Mrs. Carlisle of Toronto, to Mr. David Duncan Hughes of St. Catherines, Ont, son of Mrs. Hughes and the late David E. Hughes of Toronto. The wedding to take place quietly in April. Miss Car lisle is a niece of Mr, A. J. Walker of town and is well known here. A. M. Bishop’s Mother Passes The sympathy of this community is extended to Mr. A. tM. Bishop of Belleville, formerly of town, in the death oE his mother, Mrs. Charles E. Bishop, who passed on at her late home, 105 Bridge St, East, Belleville, on Saturday, March 18th, in her 85tli. year, The funeral was held from St Thomas Anglican Church, Belleville, on Monday afternoon, Burial in the Belleville Cemetery, a meeting of the Executive ofAt the Turnberry Agricultural Society the dates for the Wingham, Fair for this year were set for Wednesday and Thursday, Sept. 27 - .28. It was also decided that in future the1 fair dates will be the last Wednesday and Thursday in September, Tentative plans were made for the holding of a carnival in the Arena on June 15th. A committee was formed to arrange for this entertainment. The. formation of Field Crop1 Com petitions in Erban Oats and a Calf Club for Boys and Girls, is assured. Anyone wishing to join either of these activities should get in touch with the secretary, H. L. Sherbondy, or one of the executive. ADVOCATES EDUCA TION TO COM BAT LIQUOR W. C, T.' U. Met Last Week FORTY-FIVE YEARS MARRIEDs LITERARY GROUP MET MONDAY Jolly Time Literary Society Had Splendid Meeting MISSIONARY DIED IN SHANGHAI Mary Jane Irvine, Former Morris Resident, was Missionary for Nearly Half a Century. On March Sth there died in Shang hai, China, Mary Jane Irvine, aged 86 years, after having served as a mis sionary there for more than 48 years. She was formerly a resident of the fifth line Morris Township, being a daughter of Robert Irvine, the origin al settler of Lot 6, Con. 6, Morris. Robert Irvine and his wife emigrated from Lough Hayerty near Lisburn, county Down, Ireland, about 1850, and after spending about two years near Kingston where his daughter, Mary Jane, was born, he and his fam ily moved into the Queen’s Bush and settled in Morris when it was virgin forest. His daughter, Mary Jane, taught school in Morris and at Lon- desboro before going to China in 1891 under the auspices of the Women's Union Missionary Society of New York City. A sister, Grace Irvine pre ceded her to China some three years. She died in inland China in 1912. A sister, Elizabeth Irvine, also a miss ionary, of Shanghai, survives. The late Mrs. William H. Ferguson, Bel grave, and the'late Samuel Irvine of the 5t1i line Morris were sister and brother. The late Mary Jane Irvine saw Shanghai change from a small, medieval walled town to a giant mod ern city. She was present in Shang hai during the Boxer rebellion, the revolution of .1911, when her residence was riddled by shell fire, she saw the Japanese occupation of 1934 and also the present occupation by the Japan ese. Failing health had prevented her coming back to Canada for some years past. She will be well remembs ered by many of the older residents of Belgrave and the vicinity. She was an aunt of Miss Elizabeth Ferguson of Parkdale Collegiate, Toronto, Dr. J. Gordon Ferguson, Christie Street Hospital, Toronto and of R. Irvine Ferguson. Barrister, Toronto, gll for merly of Morris Township. BRIDGE CLUB TO HOLD OPEN NIGHT Proceeds for the Hospital The Wingham Bridge Club is holding 'Open Night on Wednesday next week, March 29th, and cordially invite anyone interested to the meet ing, If you have not played duplicate bridge (the boards) here is an oppor tunity for you to get acquainted with this side of the game. No need to worry about bad hands when you play the board^, Come out next Wednesday and have a good time. Admission 25 cents. The pro ceeds to go to the Hospital. Play commences at 8 o’clock'. The regular meeting of the Jolly Time Literary Society was held in the school house on Friday evening- with the presjdent, Jack Taylor, as chairman. This was the first meeting- with the new lights as the hydro was turned on Friday morning. The fol lowing program was well given, in strumental by the Rintoul Brothers, a monologue by Lawrence Taylor, a novelty stunt by the ladies, a duet by Dorothy Nixon and Fred Deacon, a short play “The New Maid”, a read ing by Mrs. Lance Grain, a novelty stunt by the men, a solo by Blanche Manto, a mouth-organ selection by Fred Deacon, a reading by Jean Johnston. The Journal was well giv en by Dorothy Nixon. The meeting closed with dancing, The 'March meeting of the W. C. T. U, was held at the home of Miss Graham, John St., on Thursday after noon with the vice pres., Mrs, Tiffin, in the chair and 18 members and vis itors present. The .opening worship service consisted of a hymn, a Bible lesson by Mrs. Kenneth MacLean, prayer by Mrs. Kelly, and a solo by Miss Dorothy Phippen, accompanied on the guitar by Miss Raymer. Miss Louise Kelly then gave a very ap propriate reading entitled “A Fence Or An Ambulance,” which was great ly enjoyed by all. Mrs. Monts, Trav elling Secretary of “The Friends of Israel” then gave a most interesting talk about refugee Jews. Dorothy Phippen then sang another beautiful solo after which Mrs. Tiffin conduct ed the “Clip Sheet.” Mrs. J. F. Anderson then gave an other reading “The Church and the Liquor Problem.” She pointed out that people begin to drink usually be cause of. social influence and pressure. But they continue to, drink because of its narcotic effect. They seek to escape from- the increased tension of present-day lift by resort to alcohol. Alcoholic indulgence is in many ’cases a cause of poverty,. under-nourish ment, and ill health, but it is also the result of social injustice, low wages, unemployment, poor housing condi tions and lack of adequate recreation, since these drive many to seek release from the strain ahd unhappiness in drink. Dr. "W. J. Mayo, the famous surgeon, says that out of every ten who use alcoholic beverages, three are likely to become addicts. The person who relies on; alcohol to pro vide temporary release from drab conditions, after finds himself plung ed into deeper gloom, We must meet thip new situation by a. new. type of educational pro gramme. We must face reality and recognize that there are various atti tudes toward alcohol. The new Tem perance Education Programme must seek to develop a social conscience, and to provide scientific knowledge, in the light of which decisions may be reached and attitudes formed with respect to the Christian mode of be haviour in the situations faced. The attitudes of parents and other adults in the home and comunity are impor tant factors in the education of the young. Experience has proven that laws alone cannot be relied on to ov ercome drinking habits or customs. While educational methods inspired by Christian appeal are the most ef- ^xTectivc in dealing with the individual, by the has Tuesday, March 21st Mr. and Mrs. James Kerney celebrated the 45th an niversary of their marriage. They were married at Blyth Rev. Mr. McLean, pastor of Methodist Church. The greatest part of their life been spent in Morris township. A few years ago they retired from farming and moved to Bluevale. A family party had been arranged, but owing to weather conditions had to be can celled. Mr. and Mrs. Kerney received many congratulations. Swing Club Meets Friday The pre-Easter session of Wingham Swing Club will be held in the Masonic Hall, Friday night this week. Members please note. Euchre and Dance Monday Next The Turnberry Agricultural Soc iety will hold a euchre and dance in the Council Chambers, Monday next, March 27th.. Cards at 8 o’clock, fol lowed by lunch and dance. Woodstock Stopped Clinton Although Clinton'’ won their O.H: A, Intermediate play-off game against Woodstdck 3-1 at Clinton Tuesday night, they were" eliminated as Wood- stock won the first game 7-4 and thus 'took the round by one goal, 8-7. ' the Will Hold to New Territory Reichsfuehrer Hitler returned in umph to his capital from touring new Nazi protectorate1 of Bohemia and Moravia and received his nation’s pledge “never to relinquish” the panded Germany he has created, tri- the ex- Engagement Announcement Mr. and Mrs. George Kerr, of East Wawanosh, announce the engagement of their daughter, Dorothy Agnes/'to Mr. William Allen Garniss, of Lon don, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Garniss, of Brussels. The wedding to take place early in April. Italy Backs Germany The Fascist Grand Council stood firmly behind Reichsfuehrer Hitler’s newest partition of territory in Cent ral Europe and warned, the 'democra cies that a‘.retaliatory united front ag ainst* the totalitarian states would be a harbinger of war. Legion Auxiliary Social Evening The Ladies’ Auxiliary to the Legion held a social evening in the Armour ies on Tuesday evening having as their guests members of the Legion. Following the play at euchre a delic ious lunch was served and commun ity singing enjoyed. The winners at cards were Mrs. Harry Towne and Mr. C. R. Coultes. .........I...... ...................... SKULL FRACTURED IN HOCKEY GAME In a game of hockey in the Arena here on Thursday night between a Belgrave and a Bluevale team, Clif ford Logan, of Belgrave, was seri ously injured. He is now in St. Mich ael's Hospital, Toronto, suffering from a fractured skull. It is alleged that in a scuffle Logan was hit on the head with a stick ahd fell heavily to the ice. Dr. W. M. Connell attended him and had him removed to Wing ham General Hospital. His condition was so serious that he was taken by ambulance to the Toronto General Hospital during the night where he underwent an operation, It is reported he is making satis factory progress. the organized liquor trade is not am enable to such influences. Only the strong arm of the law, supported by public opinion, can cope with it. While the Church must ever defend individ ual freedom of conscience, it must al so maintain the right and duty of the Government so to regulate social in stitutions that they shall not menace human welfare.” The meeting was brought to a close by the singing of another hymn. WEDDINGS Colvjn - Radford The marriage, of Elaine Radford, daughter of Mrs, Nettie Radford, of Wingham, to Mr. John Mervin Col vin, of Wingham, son of Mrs. Sarah Colvin and the late John Colvin, of Teeswater, was solemnized by Rev, J. D. Wilkie, at the Presbyterian Manse, Teeswater, at 12 o’clock noon- on Sat urday, March 18th. /had the misfor- leg on Monday Started’ at the Fractured Leg , Mrs. Ernie Seddon time to fracture her .night.- Easter Examinations The Easter examinations Wingham High School commenced on Monday. They will continue all this week and the early ’pay of next week, / Mitchell Church Burned. Fire, believed to have been caused by an overheated furnace, completely destroyed the beautiful and historic Trinity. Anglican Church at Mitchell Sunday, and for a time, threatened the home of Louis Reaney, formerly the church rectory. The fire which was first discovered about 9.80 a.m., caus ed a loss of between $15,900 and $20,- 000. Insurance on the church and its contents was said to be $5,LOO, Master Builder W. T. Booth, C. L. U. The Head Office of The Mutual Life of Canada at Waterloo, Ontario, has announced that Mr. W. T. Booth, C, L. U. of Wingham has qualified for membership in the Master Build ers Club. To be a member of this senior group in the field force of the Company it is necessary to have at least one million of insurance in force, and Mr. Booth is servicing policy- holders whose total insurance is well in excess of that, amount. ALPS GOLF CLUB ANNUAL MEETING The Annual Meeting of the Alps Golf Club will be held at 8 p.m. on Thursday, March 23rd, (this week) in the Council Chamber. All members and those interested in golf please attend. Appointed Manager at Ingersoll Mr. Jack Young, son of |Mrs. L. C. Young, of town, has been appointed manager of the Walker Stores Limit ed at Ingersoll. ; Mr. Gowans’ Sister Ill Mr. Peter Gowans, who has been wintering at St. Petersburg, Fla., is at present in St. Marys, having been called there due to the serious illness of his sister, Mrs. Young. Mrs. Gow ans will arrive in St. M'arys this week from the south and they will remain there for some time. Mrs. Young is somewhat better. Would Conscript Wealth and Manpower Both Premier M. F. Hepburn and Col. Gedrge Drew, Conservative lead er, gave instant support to a resolu tion of a Liberal members, Col. Fras er Hunter, calling on the Ontario Government to approve conscription of wealth as well as man power in event of war breaking out. Debate on the resolution was adjourned when Premier Hepburn said lie did not wish to embarrass the Federal Govern ment. PRESENTATIONS On Friday, March 17th, the Junior W. A, of St. Paul’s Church gathered at the home of Mrs. E. O. Gallagher to bid farewell to Jean Deyell, who is leaving this week with her parents to make her home in Saskatchewan. After a social time was had at which lunch was served by the host ess, Jean, was presented with a New ^Testament on behalf of the group. Seven little girls gathered at the home of Gloria Swanson on Wednes day, March 15th, to surprise Jean Deyell who is leaving with her par ents to make her home in Sask. Af ter games were played Gloria Swan son read an address and Marjory An derson presented Jean with a shower of gifts from her little friends. After a dainty lunch served by Mrs. Swan son, Jean’s little friends all joined in wishing her the best of luck in her new home. The following address was read: Dear Jean: We, your girl friends, are having this little party^ to show you how much we have enjoyed your friend ship during your stay in Wingham. We want you to keep these gifts as a remembrance of us. Leslie Mae Wall, Gwen McLean, Ruth Burgman, Marjory Anderson, Joyce Dalgleish, Lois Lockridge, Gloria Swanson. INSTITUTE TO MEET MARCH 30th The March meeting of the Wo men’s Institute will be held in the Council Chamber at 2.30 p.m, Thurs day, March 30th. The roll call will be a “Quotation from a Canadian. Poem.” Mrs. W. Stanley Hall, Con venor of Canadianization, will have charge of the meeting. The hostesses, are: Mrs. J. Walker, Mrs. J, Halliday, Mrs. V. Sanderson. MOTHERING SUNDAY WAS OBSERVED Mothering Sunday was conimemor- ated in St. Paul’s Church on Sunday last,- with special fellowship services. “Both Divine institutions, Family and Church,” are in question to-day, and xve can never do too much to express our ardent belief in their vitality and worth,” said the rector, Rev. E. O. Gallagher. When the spirit of this family union is lost, anything may happen to a man, to a country, to a Church. Following the evening worship, the congregation met, in the Parish Hall, whore a sacred programme was given, assisted by Mrs. J. Dodds, Miss G Phair, Mr. George Johnsoti, Mr. Carl McKay and Lionel Gallagher, This was the second of two Fellow ship Rallies arranged by the Sides men’s Association of the church. Held St. Patrick’s Tea The Ladies’ Aid of St, Andrew’s, Presbyterian Church held a very suc cessful sale of Baking and a St. Pat rick’s tea in the lecture room of the Church on Saturday afternoon. Oddfellows Held; Stag Euchre The members of Maitland Lodge I.O.O.F. held a stag euchre in their rooms on Monday evening. Eleven tables were present to enjoy the play. The winners were: A. ,M» Forbes and Gordon McKay. Institute Course Held Here Miss Flora Durntn of Dungannon, a representative of the Department, conducted a two-day course in the making of sleeping garments here on Monday and Tuesday. Each Institute ill this district had a representative at the course and they as leaders will be id charge of a similiar pottrse for girls in their own communities. Mrs. E. Webster and Mrs. Geo. R. Scott are the leaders for the Wingham In stitute and both attended the course here. Engagement Announcement Mr. and Mrs. James F. Young, of Belgrave, announce the engagement of their daughter, Margaret Mae, to Mr. Hilton Eugene Armitage, of Arva, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Armitage, of Arva. The marriage to take place at Belgraye at Easter. Entertained St. Paul’S W. A. Mrs. Lamb entertained the members of St. Paul’s W. A. at her home on Thursday afternoon last at an Irish Tea. A short program was given and, a very pleasant social hour spent by * all present, after which the hostess served a dainty lunch. Mrs. E. O. Gallagher will be at home to the lad ies on Thursday afternoon, March 30. when all donations for the bale will be received. Even Robins Fooled Last week the robins arrived in rown despite the ’cold weather. Sev eral have reported seeing robins dur ing the past week. The temperature was near the zero mark on Friday night and two below Saturday night. The usual Sunday storm with high wind and snow was much in evidence it being quite wild at times. Last year on the corresponding Sunday it was quite mild, the ladies wearing spring coats instead of winter wraps as they did Sunday. This week last year the temperature reached almost summer heat libing' as high as 68 degrees. It will be some change if it repeats this year. DEANERY SERVICE HELD AT CLINTON Speaking in St. Paul’s Church, in Clinton, Monday night, at the Lenten Service of Witness for the Young People of Huron Deanery, Rev. T. J. Finlay, of London, called the youth of the Denaery to Courage, Sacrifice and Faithfulness. Rev. A. I-J. O’Neil, rector of St. Paul’s, was in charge of the service, assisted by Rev. E. O. Gallagher, R. M. Weekes and J. Gra ham, Mr. Jack Riley, of Goderich, hon. president of the Deanery A. Y.0 P. A., read the lesson. Following the service about 125 members met in the parish room with Mr. Gunne, of Clinton, as chairman. After the roll call, a brief programme was rendered. Piano solos by iMiss C. Phair, Whigham and Gordon Har rison, Goderich; two delightful read ings by Miss McLay, Clinton; vicol duet by Misses Labelle and Audrey Sims, Exeter, and an instrumental duet, harmonica and guitar by Messrs. Albert Craig and Bob Rathwcll, Bay- field; Miss Pat McGoun, Clinton, also favored with a vocal solo. At the close of the lunch hour, Rev. E. O« Gallagher, Wingham, and Mr. C. Sea brook, Seaforth, moved and seconded a vote of appreciation to the Clinton branch for their welcome and. hospit* ality. Regret was expressed at the in ability of Miss Helen Watkins, Dean ery President, to be present due to a serious attack of pneumonia. The local council of the A.Y.HA,. ' it was announced will meet at Goder ich, on April 11th, at 8 p.m,