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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1939-04-13, Page 1Supscnptipns $2.0Q Per Yea*Single Copies Five Cents WINGHAM, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, APRIL 13th, 1939 HIGH SCHOOL HELD EASTER LITERARY On Thursday afternoon the Easter programme of the High School Lit­ erary Society was presented in the auditorium at the school. The open­ ing ’ number was “Give a Man a Horse” by the Glee Club, The Pro­ phet’s Address was given by Ralph Baird. A sextette, in two parts, "Nea­ politan Nights” was sung by Ruth Wheeler, Lois Elliott, Jean Northorp, Mary Julia Preston, Patricia Parker, Willa Reid, The next number was a selection on the saxaphone by George Johnson followed by a reading "The Watchman’’ (L. M| Montgomery)- by Richard Roberts, Louise Dore and Edythe Ca'mpbell and the Glee Club sang “You're The Only Star.” Ann VanWyck and Margaret Connell danced the Sailor’s Hornpipe. "The Donkey’s Serenade” was presented by the Glee Club. The member^ of the skit were, Virginia Currie, Elgin Lon­ ey, Jack Carter and Jack Rich. The school paper was read .by Harry Pos- liff. W.M.S. HELD EASTER THANK-OFFERING Special Speaker Told of India The Easter Thank-Offering meet­ ing of the W. M. S, of the United Church was held in the school room of the church with a goodly number of ladies present, Mrs, (Rev.) Anderson and her group had charge of the devotional ex'ercises. The offering wa;s taken and Mrs. Anderson offered the pray­ er of dedication. ’ A beautiful solo “The Stranger of Galilee” was sung- by' Mrs. McCool accompanied at the piano by Mrs, Copeland. Mrs. Gill, of Dungannon, who has spent many years in India, was pres­ ent, and delighted the gathering with' her word pictures of India, its flow­ ers, birds, trees and the manners and customs of its 360 millions of people. She brought with her many.of the ob­ jects of adornment used by the wo­ men of that country, such as necklets, | ed and well known throughout this bracelets and rings’worn not only on their fingers but also on their toes. Two of the ladies of the group were dressed in complete costumes and Mrs. Gill described the making and use of the different parts of these cos­ tumes. In India they havQ three sea­ sons, the rainy season, July to Sept., the cool season, from October to March, and the hot or rest season from April to July. In the cool sea­ son is the time when the missionaries tour the country* and visit the people telling, the story , of Jesus. Mrs. Field, in a few well chosen words, moved a vote of thanks to the speaker for her beautiful story. Mrs. G. T. Robertson reported a total of 141 visits made by her group during the three months just past. Keep April 27th free to attend the Huron Presbyterial to.be held in our Church, when Mrs. McRae, President of the Conference Branch will be the special speaker. Miss Bolt closed with prayer. ■a INSTITUTE TO HOLD . ANNUAL MEETING The annual meeting of the Wo­ men’s Institute will be held in the Council Chambers at 2.30 o’clock on Thursday afternoon, April 20th. As the. officers for the ensuing year ^vill be elected at this meeting a full at­ tendance of members is requested. The motto is “Listen and Learn.” The roll' call will be answered by the pay­ ment of fees. The hostesses will be Mrs. ClarksOn Martin, Mrs. Richard Clegg, Mrs, Geo. Kerr, MARRYING MARIAN WILL AGAIN BE PRE­ SENTED APRIL 21st Local Cast in Response to Popular Demand Will Give Repeat Per­ formance. HOSPITAL SHOWER ON APRIL 19th ' On Wednesday afternoon, April 19, the Women’s Auxiliary to the Gener­ al Hospital will hold their annual Shower in aid of- the hospital at the home of Mrs. W. W. Armstrong. Donations, are asked for of dishes, ■dresser and stand covers, dish towels, both towels, in fact, any thing that can be used in the hospital. All.lad­ ies are invited. Tea will be served from three to six by the Auxiliary. Easter Dance Don’t forget the big Easter in Sacred Heart Parish Flail •evening, April 14th. Ernest’s .estra. 50 Maples To Be Planted Free The Wingham Horticultural Soc­ iety invites applications from residents of this town who, wish a maple tree .planted free in/front of their resid- •ence. This offer is limited to the first .50 applications. Kindly leaves njrmes with W. A. Galbraith, Town Clerk.■ Radio Licenses Now Due That the past year has slipped by ■very quickly was-brought to the minds of many here last week when they re­ ceived notices that their radio licens­ es expired at the end of March. The years roll along, it surely does not seem very long since similar notices were received last year. Easter Crosses Presented -At the Easter Sunday School Ser­ vice on Sunday, Easter Crosses were .given to all the members of St. Paul’s Sunday School. Awards were also given to five members for regular at­ tendance at Church services all this .year. The Missionary Mite Boxes of the pupils were also- received at this service and several classes contribut­ or interesting Easter playlets of re­ ligious significance. Bridge Club Results. The results of the regular meeting of the Wingham Bridge Club held on Wednesday evening last weire as fol­ lows: North and South: 1st, Mrs. O. Colborne and Dr. G. Ross; 2nd, Mrs. A. R. Du Vai and W. H. French; 3rd, Miss Yvonne McPherson and F. W. Spry; 4th, Mrs. L. R. Blackwood and Art Wilson. TEast and West: ■ 1st, Mrs. (Dr.) Geo. Ross and J. H. Craw­ ford; 2nd, Miss N. Dinsley and F. E. Madill; 3rd, Mrs. A. E. VanStone and Jack Mason; 4tli, Mrs. R. S. He­ therington and L. R- Blackwood. Dance Friday Orch- MAILING LIST IS CORRECTED Our mailing list has been corrected up to and" including Saturday, April. Sth. Please examine your label and if there1, are any errors please notify this office as soon as possible. If up­ on examining your label you find you are in arrears an early settlement will be greatly appreciated. OBITUARY Thomas Kew One of Windham’s best known and highly respected businessmen, Thom­ as ICew, passed away on Monday af­ ternoon, April 10th, in his 69th year. Mr. Kew had not enjoyed good health for about a year and for the past six months had not been to his place of business. Mr. Kew was highly regard- MORE TRANSIENTS HERE THIS YEAR TO HOLD DEANERY MEETING AT CLINTON The Deanery of Huron is conduct­ ing a Conference for Sunday School Jhipils and Teachefs at St. Pauls Church, Clinton, on' Thursday of this •week. Rev, M. A. Hunt speaks at the ser­ vice, of worship- at 10 o,clock on the subject “My Church —- What It Stands For,’* * Conferences for Boys and Girls of Junior and Senior Departments and for Junior Bible Class members, will be conducted by Rev, R. iM. and Mrs, Weelces, on the subject “My Church •— Its History”; and by Rev. E. O. and Mrs, Gallagher concerning “My Church —* Its .Services,” Rev, A, C, Calder and Mr$, J, Graham discuss "My Church •— Its Work in Canada” with the boys and girls respectively, of the Junior Bible Class, Rev, T. M. B. Parker Will take up "Re Lesson Courses” with the Teachers, . Notice! Notice! Starting Saturday, April 15th, the United Farmers’ Co-Operative will be open for business Saturday evenings^, Took Part in Amateur Contest Mr; Cecil N. Merklev took part in the Ken Soble amateur contest that was held on Wednesday evening last week in the Patricia Theatre; London. Chimney Fire V The fire brigade had a call shortly before 8 o’clock on Monday morning to a chimney fire at the home of Mrs. Margaret McLean, Catherine St. No damage resulted. Notice to Liberal Women The Liberal Women’s Association will hold a short business meeting at the home of Mrs. A. M. Carr on Fri­ day at 7.30 p.m. All members are re­ quested to attend. Bruce League Annual April 21st The annual meeting of the Bruce Baseball League has been called for 8 p.m., Friday, April 21st, at Chesley, Official notice of this meeting has been received here from A. A. Perk­ ins, Port Elgin, the secretary. Elected to Students’ Council The elections for the Wingham Public School Students’ Council for April, resulted as follows: Grade VIII Grace Small, Craig Armstrong; VII Elizabeth Hare, George land; Grade VI, Grace Bailey; V, Fred TuckeP. St. Paul’s Women’s Auxiliary The regular meeting of St W. A. was held at the Rectory with Mrs. Gallagher as’•hostess. Rev. Gal­ lagher gave a short discourse on the Palm Sunday lesson and Miss Dono- ' hue, of the Upper Canada Bible Soc­ iety, was present and gave an inter­ esting description of the work being done by this organization and the re­ quirements necessary to carry on the work. A short "program was also joyed after which a delicious lunch was served. The next meeting ^jll be held on April 20th in the Parish room of the Church and will be in the form of a quilting. 7' I Grade Cope- Grade Paul’s district where he had lived since he was a small boy. For 33 years he con­ ducted a harnessmaking business here. He .was born at Point Edward and after living in Clinton for a ^hort time, moved with his parents to Whitechurch when he was a child of six. His father was station master at Whitechurch. He learned his trade, harnessmaking, at Brussels, and open­ ed a shop at Whitechurch. Fie trans­ ferred this business to Wingham in 1906 and has since conducted the business here. A member of the Un­ ited Church, he took an active inter­ est in the affairs of the church, serv­ ing as a member of the Board of Stewards for some years. He also served his church as a member of the Choir. Christmas Day, 1901, he was married at Whitechurch to Rachel Cottle. Fie leaves to mourn their loss be­ sides his wife one daughter, Mrs. I. B. (Edith Mary) Whittaker, Flesher- ton, and one son, William Ernest, of Pickering, Ont. He is also Survived by one grandchild, . Ruth Marilyn Whittaker, six sisters and two broth­ ers, Mrs. A. Codwallder, Toronto; Mrs. Annie Skelding, Toronto; Mrs. D. Walkom, Sauli Ste. Marie, Ont.; Mrs. Jas. Bahl, Wooster, Ohio; Mrs. Wm. Field, Wingham; Mrs. Elliott Fleming, Fergus; Dr. Arthur Kew, Chambersburg, Pa.; William Kew, Niagara Falls, Ont. The funeral service will be held at his late residence, Frances Street, .at 2 p.m., on Thursday, April 13th, and will be conducted by Rev. J. F. And­ erson, his pastor. Charles^.John Keating Following an illness of two months, Charles John Keating, Lot 6, Con. 5, Morris, passed away in London Hos­ pital, on Saturday, April Sth, m his JJznd year. Mr. Keating was born in London, Eng., and was educated there. In 1894 he came to Canada and for a number of years resided at Au­ burn and Westfield but for the past eleven $ears has farmed on the 5th concession of Morris. He was a mem­ ber of Belgrave L.O.L. He leaves to mourn their loss, be­ sides his wife, formerly Anne Ed­ wards, of Belgrave, to whom he was married at Auburn in 1904, one dau­ ghter and three sons, Mrs. Stanley Snell, of East Wawanosh; Norman of Belgrave, Harold and Mel at home The funeral was held from his late residence on Monday afternoon, the service being conducted by Rev. J. B. Townend, of Church. The pallbearers dock, Win. Kelly, Holmes, Williard Anderson, Burial took place in Brandon etery, Belgrave. Belgrave United were: Bert Mad- Carl Procter, Joe EarlArmstrong, Ceni- Formaldehydes Government Standard, just arrived. 25c lb, at "Drug .Store. Attending Convention Mr. W. Stanley Hall, the High School, is attending the an­ nual convention of the Ontario Edu­ cational Association in Toronto this week. Exemplified Degred at Brucefield About twenty members of Maitland Dodge motored to Brucefield on Wed­ nesday evening last week when the local degree team exemplified the third degree. Nine candidates, were given ’ this degree. They were from Exeter, Brucefield, IMytk and Wing­ ham, ' stock ’s Fresh McKibbon’; principal of The Dramatic Society presented about the middle of March a two-act musical comedy "Marrying Marian” with an all local cast of characters. This play made a decided hit with the large audience both nights it showed. In fact, many were of the opinion that it was the best show ever staged in the Town Hall. Due to weather and other conditions many were not able to see this presentation in March with the result there have been many re­ guests received for a repeat perform­ ance, This will take place in the Town Hall on the evening of Friday, April 21st under the auspices of the Turnberry Agricultural Society. This repeat performance is for one night only so get your tickets early. Admission 25 cents. Reserved seats may be secured at McKibbon’s Drug Store on or after Monday, April 17, for 10c extra. , Chief Geo. Allen says the transient problem is far from being better .this year. He informs us that there have been 25 more transients register here this year than last year and 64 more meals have been given to these un­ fortunate wanderers. ., On Monday next the supplying of meajs to trans­ ients will cease for this season. Whe­ ther this will have a tendency to re­ duce the number that will call here in. their wanderings remains seen, ST. ANDREW'S WMS. THANK-OFFERING zGuest Speaker Was Mrs. D. J. Lane of Goderich. AUXILIARY HEAR > TALK ON INDIA to be The OBITUARY Gilbert Marshall The death occurred on Sunday in the Wingham General Hospital of Gilbert Marshall, Con. 2, Culross, sof­ ter a brief illness. Deceased was born on the farm on which he died andriiv- ed -practically all his life in Culross Township. He was in his fortieth year and leaves to mourn his' passing his wife, formerly Clara Staffen, of Paris, Ont.; two daughters, Edith and Verna; two brothers, Foster of Tees- water and George of Glenannan; four sisters, Mabel of Mildmay; Mrs. Ar­ thur Bowen (Addie) of Markdale; Mrs. Lloyd Hingston (Minnie), and Mrs. James Seli (Jean) and his father, Walter Teeswater. The funeral was held residence on Tuesday and was large­ ly* attended. The pall bearers were: Percy Caslick, John Case, John Mc­ Allister, Claire Grant, Gordon Grant and Ross McRae. Rev. Mr. Wilkie of ; Knox Presbyterian Church, Teeswat­ er, conducted the service. Interment was made in Teeswater Cemetery. of Wingham, Marshall,- of from his late Preached in Wroxeter Rev. E. O. Gallagher preached in Wroxeter Anglican Church on Sun­ day afternoon. Shoes/For School New lines of shoes made to stand hard wear, for Misses and Children, Boys and Youths, $1.59 and up. Wil­ lis Shoe Store. Conducted Services in United Church Owing to the illness of Rev. J. F. Anderson, Mr. Harry Hopper had charge of the services in the United Church on Sunday. At the evening service Rev. Mr. Campbell, of Ottawa, gave an address. Ladies* Suits', Choose your Spring Suit at Isard’s, where you have a choice of one hund­ red patterns of English Worsteds and Tweeds, including pin stripes and fan­ cy checks. Latest models made to your measure by expert tailors. Prices are down. Everything is guaranteed, NOTICE RE DIRECT RELIEF received from ratepayers of the town that re­ lief as given out has been abused. The Town Council is trying ’to reduce such complaints and it has been ag­ reed that the following regulations will be enforced in 1939: (1) Anyone who owns or drives a motor car during the summer need not apply for relief next winter. (2) Anyone who refuses work this summer need not apply for relief next winter. / (3) Anyone known to frequent bev­ erage rooms, liquor stores or consume liquor need not apply for relief next winter. (4) Anyone known to have earned a substantial sum of money during the summer need not expect relief next winter. , There are a good many ratepayers who are not on relief because they are careful of what they cam and those on relief will be required’to do the same, Signed, Complaints have been The Relief Committee, Wingham Town Council. Winghaith Ont., April 10th,. 1039, WEDDINGS Casemore - Tuck quiet but pretty weddingA place at St. Andrew’s United Church parsonage, Chatham, on Saturday af­ ternoon, April 1st, at three o’clock, when Dorothy Wilhelmina Tuck, eld­ est daughter of Mr. and Mrs.. H. Tuck of Patterson Avenue, became the bride of Victor Thd^nton Cas'emore, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Casemore, of Wingham, Ontario. Rev. W. J. Preston officiated. The bride looked charming in a gown of blue Suez crepe with Rosebud trimming and car­ ried a bouquet of Briarcliffe roses and maidenhair fern. The bridesmaid was Miss Shirley Jean Dawson and the groomsman, Mr. Lloyd Martin Reiss­ ner. Immediately after the ceremony a reception was held at the home of the bride’s parents. After a short motor trip, Mr. and Mrs. Casemore will reside in Chat­ ham. took Clark - Shiell y The home-of Mr. and Mrs. Herbert A. Shiell, Bluevale, was the scene of a pretty wedding at noon on Satur­ day, April 8th, when their second dau­ ghter, Olive Marguerite, became the bride of Mr. Charles Leslie Clarke, of Port Rowan, son of Mr. and Mrs. William I. Clark, of Orillia. The ceremony was performed by Rev. A. V. Robb, pastor of the Unit­ ed Church. The wedding music was played by Miss Alba Shiell. The bride, who was given in mar­ riage by her father, wore a gown of white silk net over taffeta, with a long full skirt, finger length veil falling from a wreath of lily-of-the-valley. She carried a bouquet of Easter lil­ ies, lily-of-the-valley and delphiniums. Mrs. Graham Wray, sister of the bride, acted as bridesmaid and wore a long dress of pink georgette with lace trimming and a wreath of lily- of-the-valley on her hair. The bride­ groom was supported by Mr. Graham Wray. I The house, decorations were daffo- /dils. Following tile wedding luncheon the bride and groom left for a short motor trip, the bride travelling in a navy blue tailored suit, and Suez col­ ored accessories. On their return they will reside in Port Rowan. Mrs. (Rev.) D. J. Lane, of Goder­ ich, was the guest speaker at the Eas- er. Thank-Offering meeting of ihe Women’s Missionary Society of St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church which was held on Tuesday afternoon with a large attendance of members, Mrs. Lane had as her topic “Victory” and spoke from the text “Whatsoever is born of God giveth us the victory.” Her address was very instructive and she explained that working for God was a way of victory. Mrs. Donald Rae, the president, oc­ cupied the chair and introduced Mrs, Lane. Mrs. H. F. McGee read the Scripture lesson from the 16th chap­ ter of Mark. Mrs. John Tervit, Mrs. John Anderson,. Mrs. Wm. Hammond led in a season of prayer. A duet, “Love Divine” by Miss Agnes Wil­ liamson and Mrs. D., Murray, with Miss Alice Williamson as accompan­ ist, was splendidly rendered. The dedicatory prayer was taken by Miss Margaret Anderson and the closing prayer by Mrs. W. J. Hend­ erson. Following the meeting a social hour was enjoyed and a dainty lunch was served. MILITARY BALL GREAT SUCCESS The Evening Auxiliary entertained the1 members of the Mission Circle and C.G.I.T, at a special Easter meet­ ing in the Sunday School room of the United Church on Tuesday evening. April 3rd. The meeting, in charge of Mrs, W. A. Galbraith, opened with the singing of an Easter hymn, followed by pray- er by Miss Cora Gannett. Mrs. G, W. Howson read the Scripture, 20th .chapter of the Gospel of St. John, and gave a beautiful Easter message in keeping with the Scripture, Mrs. W. B, McCool sang in her us­ ual pleasing manner “The Stranger of Galilee,” After another hymn, Mrs. (Rev.) Anderson introduced the guest speak­ er of the evening, Mrs. Rev. Gill, of Dungannon. Mrs. Gill is the daugh­ ter of the late Dr. Harcourt, who was a missionary in India for 35 years. Mrs, (Dr.), Harcourt is a missionary nurse, working in India at the present time, along with her two daughters. Mrs. Gill, wdio was born at Khar-ua, Central India, and lived there till she was ten years old, has a magnetic per­ sonality, and charmed her audience with her stories of India. «Slie told several amsuing incidents in connec­ tion with their work with the native people, and sang some pretty little songs in the Indian tongue. An interesting feature of her dress was the curios which she on display, beautiful handwork, jewellry and brass work. Two of the girls dressed in the national costume, and represented women of different castes, one a Brahmin, and the other a peasant. Mrs. Gill, ended her most fascinat­ ing talk by reading a lovely little story "Old Ma’s Miracle,” taken from “Prince Roma and Other India Tales” by Dorothy Kilpatrick'. Miss Yvonne McPherson moved a vote of thanks to Mr. Gill for her de­ lightful and* inspirational message. Miss. Phyllis Johns seconded this vote of thanks. The business of the meet­ ing was conducted by the president, and lunch was served. ad- had gay The first annual dance held by the Officers, N.C.O.’s and men of the 99th Wingham Battery in the Arm- ^ouries on Tuesday night was a gala affair. The decorations of red, white and blue crepe paper combined with flags and flowers, made a charm­ ing setting for .the occasion. The mu­ sic supplied by Frankie Banks and his Orchestra delighted the large gather­ ing that was in attendance, many of whom were,from out of town. Finley - Bell The marriage of Ruth Florence Bell, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thom­ as Bell, of Wallaceburg, to Mr. James Hamilton Finley, of Wingham, son of. Mr. and Mrs. Alonza Finley, of Whigham, took place in the Salvation Army Citadel, here, at 8 o’clock Good Friday evening. The ceremony was performed by Captain Ellwood, of Listowel Miss Florence Finley, sister of the groom, was bridesmaid, and the best mad was Mr. Thomas Bell Jr., of Wallaceburg, the bride’s brother. Mr. and Mrs. Finley will reside in Wingham. Harold and George Moffatt of In­ gersoll, are spending their Easter hol­ idays with Mrs. O. Beattie. i Formaldehyde Government Standard. Fresh stock just arrived, 25c lb. at McKibbon s Drug Store. For Women and Growing Girls Smart new styles in Spring Foot­ wear in the new colours and reason­ ably priced. Sec these at Willis Shoe Store. Missionary to Speak •** Next Sunday evening at 7 o’clock, Rev. W. Garbutt, Anglican missionary to Africa, will give an address illust­ rated by moving pictures in St, Paul’s Church. The Holy Communion will be celebrated at 8.30 in the morning. Agricultural Competitions Only enough Erban seed oats could be secured by the Agricultural Soc­ iety for eleven entries in their Field Crop Competition, There are about 12 entries in the boys’ and girls’ Calf Chib and any others who wish to en­ ter should get in touch with one of the, directors or the secretary, Special Nqw Lines In Men's Work Boots, strong, well built, with Leather or Panco soles, made to give long wear with greatest comfort, Willis Shoe Store. Suffered Hear£ Attack L? Mr, Arthur Lawlor suffered a heart attack at his liome, Frances St., Thursday afternoon. It is hoped will have a speedy recovery. On Trip to Bermuda 'Miss Gertrude Stewart accompan­ ied by two other teachers of Secord School, Toronto, are spending Easter holidays in Bermuda, Radio Artist to Lecture Here Keep Tuesday, April 18th, open “Dick” the Gardener If you are terested tn beautifying your home sur­ roundings, be at the Town Hall to hear this well-known radio broadcast­ er. Admission 15c. • on he the for in- Goderich Pair Won Tourney jK Miss E. R. McNaughton and Mr, P. S. Carey of Goderich, won the op­ en pairs bridge championship at the Toronto Whist Club Tournament held in Toronto on Friday. Messrs. W. H. French and J. H. Crawford represent­ ed the Wingham Bridge Club at this tournament. Dates of Departmental Exams. Departmental examinations for mid­ dle and upper school students will be­ gin here on Friday, June 16th, The middle school examinations will end at our school on Friday, June 23rd, and the Upper school on Thursday, June 29th. Entrance examinations will be written in two days this year, Wednesday and Thursday, June 28th and 29th. Students wishing to try the middle and upper school examinations must have made their applications be­ fore the first of May. Royal Train 10 Minutes at Stratford The Royal train, bearing King George VI and Queen Elizabeth, will arrive in Stratford at 3.20 o’clock on the afternoon of June 6 and will pull out of the city exactly 10 minutes lat­ er at 3.30 o’clock. Thousands of peo­ ple from all over this part of Ontario are expected to be in Stratford on June 6 and accommodation for them is being arranged. It has been esti­ mated that 100,000 people can be ac­ commodated in the C.N.R. yards and along the C.N.R. right-of-way from Romeo street all the way to Etie street if necessary. For Neat Shoe Repairing At lowest prices,' bring your repairs to Willis Shoe Store. Pictures at Currie’s School April 14 /' The 6-reel motion picture "Conduc­ tor 1492” also two comedy pictures will be shown at Currie’s School Fri­ day evening, April 14th, at 8.30. Ad­ mission, ibe for adults. Under the auspices of the Jolly Time Literary Society. Everyone welcome. Won Prizes at Spring Fairs A. Messrs. Currie and Tci’vit have made a good start with the horses this year. At Clinton show in the roadster in harness class they, won first prize. At Hensail they took first in the roadster farmers’ class, 1st in the single roadster open and also championship. Snow Plow Does April Duty ,, It may be many years before citizens of Wingham again see government snow-plow doing duty on our main street on a date as late as April 11th as was witnessed with in­ terest but disgust on Tuesday morn­ ing this week. On Monday afternoon about 3 o’clock it commenced snowing and before it stopped, during the night, five inches of snow had fallen. The snow was of the clinging variety and the trees presented a beautiful but not springlike appearance with the while covering. the the the REGISTRATION OF VETS CONTINUES Registration of Canadian returned men in Wingham and district is being continued and any veteran, regardless of whether lie- is a member of any vet­ erans’ organization or not, may reg­ ister. Herbert Campbell is Adjutant of the registration and the recorders in Wingham are, Frank Sturdy, Har­ ry Browne and W. W. Armstrong. Veterans who have not as yet regist­ ered should got in touch with the re­ corders named above as soon as pos­ sible if they wish to register. , The registration is being conducted by veterans’ organizations throughout Canada for the purpose of finding out what service veterans could render if the nation should suddenly face a crisis. As stated before, it is entirely voluntary, and does not bind the vet­ erans to serve when called upon. They would still have the declining to serve if asked to serve at any opportunity of they should be tittie.