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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1939-07-06, Page 1With Which Is Amalgamated The Gorrie Vidette and Wroxeter News. ’-Single Copies Five Cents WINGHAM, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, JULY 6th, 1939 Subscriptions $2.00 Per Year MISS B. REYNOLDS -HAS RESIGNED WESTFIELD CHURCH 50th ANNIVERSARY SCOUTS AT CAMP ALL THIS WEEK 1 Gordon G. Wheeler, of Belgrave, Ap pointed to Public School Staff The Following History of the West field United Church is a Most Interesting Article. For many years Miss B. Reynolds has been a member of the Public School staff, Generation after gener- -ation have* passed through her room and each and every one who was taught by her, have fond memories of the days spent in her class room. It ••would be impossible to estimate the very fine influence that Miss Reynolds had on the many pupils that passed through her room, suffice it- to say that each and every one who was priv ileged to be taught by her, love and respect her and her fine character has • been mirrored in the lives of many • of them. Miss Reynolds has served faithfully and well, she has earned a -period of rest, and we hope she en joys it to the full. The new teacher on the staff will be Gordon G. (Goldie) Wheeler, of Belgrave, who will teach Miss Rey nolds’ room, Grade VII. Mr. Wheeler lias taught in Bluevale for the past two years and before than in Grey 'Township. We welcome him to the staff on behalf of the citizens of town. LOCAL CAR DEALER LOSES CASE Judge Killoran gave judgment, af ter a county court hearing lasting part of two days, in favor of H. Fred Don egan, Listowdl truck operator, defpnd- ;ant, who was sued by Murray John son, car dealer, of town, for $682.12 balance owing, covered by lien notes, on a gravel truck purchased by Don egan. The defendant claimed the truck was misrepresented, was in a bad state of repair, that he lost a gra vel contract because of this. He ceas- -ed making his monthly payments, al lowing Johnson to repossess the truck. Johnson then entered suit. By the judgment the Johnson case was non-suited. Donegan’s counter suit for $200 was disallowed. ■Conducts Services at Bluevale The Rev. W.-J. West, of Stratford, •will conduct services in Bluevale and .Eadies’ Presbyterian Churches, Sun day next, July 9th. Ball Game Called Ofif The game between Hanover and Wingham in the Central League that was ordered replayed, was called off when the visitors failed to appear. JRe-Union in Clifford The Schaus family' held its fifth .annual re-union in Clifford on' Domin ion Day. About 800 descendants ga thered. The president, Mr. Herbert Schaus, of Waterloo, presided. The forefathers of this family came to Canada some 130 years ago. They .settled in Normanby Township, Grey County, in dense bush. They cleared the land, became splendid agricultur ists and raised large families, who are now scattered all over Canada and United States. White Shoes for Women in all the wanted styles, high and low heels — $1.39, $1.98 to $3.49. Greer’s Store. Shoe HANOVER HERE ON SATURDAY Hanover, the last year’s champions of the Bruce League, will be the op ponents of Wingham, this year’s lea gue leaders, here on Saturday. This game promises to be one of the best of the season, so be on hand and sup port the local club. The game is call ed for 3.30 sharp. PLEASE The mailing lists have been cor rected up to Monday, July 3rd, fol lowing our subscription campaign, Owing to the great amount of work it entailed errors may* have occurred and we would ask you to please look at your label and if it is not correct, notify us at once, so that such errors may be cor rected, To any who may still be in ar rears, we would appreciate your re mittance at your earliest possible convenience. To all those who assisted during the contest, both subscribers and contestants, we offer our sincere thanks. LUCKNOW POST OFFICE OPENED THREE INJURED WHEN CARS CRASH ROYAL VISIT TALK AT INSTITUTE U-TURNS TO BE PROHIBITED ON JOSEPHINE ST.Cars Meet Head-On on Bridge South of Wingham Norman McLarty, Postmaster- General Officiated Hon.The June meeting of the Women’s Institute was held in the Council Chamber on Thursday afternoon, last week. After the singing of the Open ing Ode, and the transaction of- vari ous items of business, an interesting programme was given. The roll call was answered by the telling of an in cident in connection with the Royal Tour of Canada, Mrs. W. Stanley Hall read the story of an old-fash ioned spelling-bee from The Hoosier Schoolmaster by Edward Eggleston. Solos by little Miss Louise Swan son and duets by Misses Louise Dore and Frances Robinson, comprised the musical part of the programme. At the close, tea, strawberries and cake were served by the hostesses for the. day, Miss Beatrice Graham, George Williams, and Mrs. Coutts. The Wingham Scout Troop en camped along the Maitland River on Dominion Day, near Teeswater. There are about thirty under canvas includ ing the Sixers from the Cub Pack, Scout Master Benson Hamilton is in charge, and is being aided by Asst, S. M. George King and Cub Master John Preston, The boys will be in the camp until Saturday of this week. On Sunday afternoon, a service of worship was conducted by Rev. E. O. Gallagher, the boys gathering oft the edge of the poplar grove, near the flag-pole. It was a beautiful setting for a quiet service thinking of God’s beautiful world of which |Mr. Gallagh er spoke. He told the Scouts of what their oath to “Know God” meant in His beautiful world and of taking Je sus as their Captain. At the close, “O Canada” was sung, followed by the National Anthem and the blessing. Wednesday afternoon is Visitors’ Day and the District Commissioner, J. R. M, Spittai, will make his official visit to the camp. • i On Sunday last, July 2nd, West field United Church celebrated the 50th anniversary of the building of the church. Two services were held, one at 11 a.m. and the other at 7.30 p.m. The special speaker for the morning service for this memorable occasion' was Rev. P. S. Banes, of Buxton, a former pastor, and Rev. Millyard was the speaker for the evening service. In connection with this celebration, a church supper was held on Monday,' July 3rd, the “Happy Cousins" pro viding the programme. Originally' the Westfield Church ■was named Hoover’s, due to the fact that Adam Hoover and his family formed the nucleus of the first church. He was born in 1824, the son of John and Parmelia Hoover, of* Perth Coun ty. After following the trade of tinn ing for several years in Parkinham he moved to the township of East Wa- wanosh, on the corner farm, Lot 31, Con. 5, now owned by Mr. Frank Campbell. In 1852 he was united in marriage to Miss Ellen Johnston, dau ghter of Robt. Johnston, of Goderich Township. As soon as they were set tled Mr. Hoover sent a request to Clinton for a preaching place to be established at their home. This, was done by Rev. Alex. Campbell (Wes leyan Methodist Minister) about 1854. The first class consisted of Adam Hoover’s parents, brother, wife, him self, and he was the leader for many years. Later the services .were held in the log school house, .built in 1857, and situated about where the present school now stands. About 1870 a frame church was er- : ected by a contractor, Mr. Duncan, (Continued on Page Two) TENNIS RESULTS of Pat. Parker and Jim Hamilton won the regular weekly tennis tournament last’’Thursday, with Ruth Hamilton and Jack McKibbon winning the con solation section. As usual it rained on tournament day but a good crowd was oft hand. All players are invited to turn out this Thursday and help make the club a success and have a good time at the same time. Games start at 8.30. To Play at Blyth The Wingham Band will visit Blyth on Thursday evening when they will present an open air band concert. Relieving at Listowel Mr. Murray Rae, formerly of town, now of the Bank of Commerce staff, New Hamburg, is relieving in the Bank at Listowel. Lucknow Bowlers Entertain A large number of the Wingham bowlers were entertained by the Luck now club on Friday evening when a mixed jitney was held. Evening Service Withdrawn During the absence of the pastor, Rev. J. F. Anderson, for the next three weeks, the evening service of the United Church will be withdrawn. z Motoring to Winnipeg Mr, F. R. Howson left on Monday on a motor trip to Winnipeg. He was accompanied by. his son, Ross, as far as ^Minneapolis, where lie will under go a minor operation. Parachute Jumper Four parachute jumps were made at Goderich on Sunday from an aver age height of 2300 feet. Bill Town shend, of the Huron Motors, was the first of the four to make the jump. Bride Showered A miscellaneous shower was given for Mrs. Chas. Johnston at the home of her aunt, Mrs. A, Orvis on Mon day evening. About thirty were pres ent The room was prettily decorated in pitik and white. Visits Home Town After 50 Years’ Absence Over the past week-end a very in terested visitor was in town in the person of Mr, Rowland Smith (Rol- lie) and family, of Orono, Oht. Rol- lie is the only son of the late Mr. J. S. (Sam) and Mrs. Smith who were very active in the early days of this town. Rollie was born in the White cottage now occupied by Mrs. Po- cock and sister on the Diagonal Road and has not visited his home town, in nearly fifty years, He did enjoy meet ing a few of the old time friends. WEDDINGS Zeigler - Williamson A. quiet' wedding was solemnized at the Presbyterian Manse at 12 o’clock noon on Friday, June 30th, when Miss Alice Elizabeth Williamson, daughter of Mrs. Williamson of Wingham and the late Mr.. William Williamson, be came the bride of Mr. Edward F. Zeigler of Kitchener, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. George Zeigler. Rev. Kenneth MacLean, pastor of St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Wingham, officiated. The bride wore a street-length frock of Queen’s blue marquisette with matching blue corded ribbon outlining the high neck tied in a bow and falling into long pink and blue streamers. The frock was fashioned with shirred shoulders and bodice and short puffed sleeves trimmed with pink and blue bows, and the skirt flar ed gracefully. It was worn over a taffeta slip, and with it the bride wore a poke bonnet hat of pink net with high brim, a blue draped crown with blue wimple. Her accessories were blue crepe pumps and blue lace gloves and she carried a Colonial bouquet of cornflowers and pink roses and wore the bridegroom’s gift a silver bracelet set with sapphires. After the ceremony luncheon was served at the bride’s mother. Mr. and Mrs. Zeigler ately after the luncheon to spend their honeymoon in the northeastern Unit ed States and the Adirondack moun tain district. The bride wore for trav elling an original Cartwright model by Martha Gale, with white felt hat with brown trimming, white kid gloves, and white buckskin shoes and she carried a white crepe bag. Upon their return Mr. and Mrs. Zeigler will take up residence at Hill crest apartments, Albert street south, Kitchener. a the left Rats To Be Exterminated at Town Dump A regular meeting of the Wingham Town Council was held Monday ev ening at 8 o’clock, All members were present except Reeve Hetherington. His Worship Mayor Crawford was in the chair. Minutes of last regular and special meetings were approved as printed. A letter was read from Mrs. T. J. McLean and family expressing appre ciation of sympathy, A letter was read from the County Clerk advising that the Town of God erich, and the Township of Stephen had appealed against the equalized as sessment. The Finance Committee reported a number of accounts for payment. Moved by Coun. Wilkinson, seconded by Coun. Evans, that the accounts, when properly certified, be passed as read. Qarried. Coun. Evans reported for the Street Committee that some catch basins needed repairs, that Minnie Street was now ready for surfacing, that grass had been cut and burned. The drain across Mr. Thomson’s lot was block ed. He suggested that a by-law be introduced to cover th’e change in the traffic by-law covering U-turns on Jo sephine St. He suggested that a let ter be sent the Department of High ways drawing attention to the dang erous bridges south of town and the accidents which were happening there. Moved by Coun. Sturdy, seconded by Coun. Evans, that a letter be sent the Department of Highways drawing dangerous and asking remedy for * WEDDINGS Mrs. Alex. wedding home of immedi- Mitchell - Currie Quietly at' the Manse on Saturday morning Margaret Robertson Currie, youngest daughter of'iMrs. J. A. Currie and the late John A. Currie, was unit ed in marriage to Mr. Harold Elliott- Mitchell, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Mitchell. Rev. Kenneth Mac- Lean officiated. Mr. Bert Mitchell and Miss Edna Mitchell, brother and sister of the groom, were the attend ants. The bride and groom left on a motor trip around the southern coast of Lake Erie. Read Greer’s Ad. It will interest you in White Shoes. GOLF WINNERS ON DOMINION DAY The Alps Golf Club held a keenly contested tournament on Dominion Day. The ptayers* were divided into two classes. Those with a handicap up to 18' were in the first class, and ’those from 18 to 24 comprised the se cond class. In the first class, Dr, W. A. Mc- Kibbon was the winner for low gross for 18 holes, Dr. Geo. Howson, low gross first 0, W. H. French, low gross for second 9. in the second class Neil William* son won for low gross for 18 holes, W. Henderson, low gross for first 9, A, Scott low gross for second 9, J, H. Crawford had low net for the 18 holos. their attention to the bridges south of town them to consider some this situation. Carried. Coun. VanWyck reported com plaints about town dumps. Coun. Sturdy reported that the dump near the C.P.R. station was infested with rats. Moved by Coun. Sturdy, seconded by Coun. VanWyck, that the Town Foreman take steps to exterminate rats and clean up dump and that a notice be inserted in this week’s paper to the effect that poison is being used and'requesting persons having pets to keep them away from this area. Car ried. Coun. Lloyd reported for the Cem etery Committee that while grass was being cut, very little levelling had been done. 52 funerals had taken place so far this year and the men were kept very busy. The levelling would be proceeded with later on. Coun. VanWyck for the Fire Com mittee brought up the matter of pay ment for attendance of Fire Brigade at Hardie fire. His Worship report ed that the insurance company had re mitted $30 in payment and it was agreed that this be accepted^as settle ment. It was agreed that the firemen submit a bill to Council for their time at this fire. Fireman Harvey Aitclie- son had moved out of town. Coun. Lloyd reported for the Wel fare Committee on difficulties in a family in town and it was agreed that he personally call and try and settle matters. He reported that the Town Band proposed holding a Tattoo this month and would appreciate the help of Council. It was agreed that this be referred to the Chamber of Commerce or the Legion for their attention. By-law No. 1115 to prohibit U-turns on Josephine Street was read. Moved by Coun. Lloyd, seconded by Coun. VanWyck, that By-law No. 1115 be passed as read. Carried. Coun. Evans reported that he had a complaint about a catch basin on Shuter St. near Mr. R. Mundy’s resi dence. ft was agreed that he arrange to have this repaired. Coun. VanWyck reported that he had a complaint about no sidewalk be ing in place near the Howson dam. Council agreed that this could not be rebuilt .this year but that it would re ceive attention next year, On motion of Couns. Sturdy and Johnson the Mayor was authorized to proclaim the first Monday in August as Civic Holiday, On motion of Conns, VanWyck and Johnson, the Clerk was granted about ten days holidays to commence about July 13th. The Clerk reported that all com mittees were well within their estim ates up to date. Misses’ atid Girls’ White Slippers and Ties 08c lo $1.08, Greet’s Shoe Store. Johnston - Edgar Under an arch of evergreen med with orange blossoms, a pretty wedding was solemnized at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Edgar, Morris Township, at high noon on Wednes day, June 28th, when their daughter, Olive Winnifred Edgar, of Toronto, became the bride of Mr. Donald Char les Johnston, of Toronto, son of Mr. Wm. Johnston and the late Mrs. Johnston, of Bipley, Rev. A. V. Robb officiating. The bride, given in marriage by her father, wore a floor-length dress of blue chiffon with white shoulder length veil trimmed with orange blos soms, with white shoes and gloves to match, and carried Briarcliffe roses with maidenhair fern. The bride’s sister, Miss Helen Ed gar, was bridesmaid, and wore a floor length dress of pink chiffon with white accessories. The wedding march was played by the bride’s cousin, Miss trim- Hon, Norman McLarty, Canada’s postmaster-general, Thursday after noon, officially opened the new $18- 000 Lucknow post office. Tracing development of the postal service of Canada, by comparison with that of the Lucknow post office, the speaker declared, “Malcolm Campbell, the first Lucknow postmaster, was ap pointed on July 1, 1860. He was a handy fellow with a store, saloon and mill. In 1870, the revenue from the Lucknow post office was $561, To day it is- more than $55,000, It’s an other link in the chain of over 12,000 post offices in Canada. “In 1896 the revenue of the post of fice department was $4,000,000 and to-day it is more than '$43,000,000,” W. B. Anderson, Lucknow, a son of the late George Anderson, former M.P., was chairman at both the lunch eon and ceremony at the post office which followed. Hugh Hill, of God erich Township, tendered the official welcome. Also taking part in the program were R. J. Deachman, M.P. for North Huron, W. H. Golding, M.P. for Hur on-Perth; W. E. Sinclair, M.L.A, for North Bruce, and W. R. Tomlinson, M.P. for Bruce. W. E. Treleaven, one of Lucknow’s oldest citizens and son of the first in dustrialist in Lucknow, gave a sketch of the history of Lucknow from the time that Eli Stauffer, the first settler, came to Lucknow in 1855. About three-thirty on Saturday af ternoon (Dominion Day) two cars crashed head-on on the centre of the river bridge south of town. Mrs. R~ H. Middleton, of Port Credit, who was accompanied Jby her husband, was driving south, and' in the impact suf fered a broken ankle. Mr, Middelton was uninjured. Mr. John Sproule, of Goderich, was the driver of the other car proceeding north and was also uninjured, but his passengers, Norah Tieswell suffered head injuries when she struck the windshield and Lillian Tremblay suf fered a fractured ankle. Both drivers applied the brakes or the accident would have been much more serious. Traffic Officer Norman Leaver investigated the accident. MITCHELL LION NEW GOVERNOR NOTICE Persons residing at the west end of John St. and Victoria St., are hereby notified that an effort will be made shortly to exterminate rats at the town dump, west of the C.P.R. tracks, by means of poison. All persons in this vicinity owning dogs or cats are A party of 400 Ontario and Que bec Lions docked at Sarnia last Wed nesday evening after a three-day cruise to Chicago and Mackinac Is land. Business sessions during the cruise saw the election of William Carroll, of Mitchell, as governor of Zone Al, succeeding Dr. S. M. Deans, Oakville,. Ont. The party left Sarnia on Sunday afternoon and on arrival at Chicago, on Monday night, was entertained by Illinois Lions. Tuesday afternoon the group was tendered a reception by the Lions of Sault Ste, Marie, Ont., Thessalon, Ont., and St. Ignace, Mich. Mr. Ronald Rae, retiring president of the Wingham Lions Club, repre sented the local club on the trip. LOCAL AND PERSONAL was yiayvu uy me um.iv □ tins vlCtnity owning nogs or cats are Frances Lockridge. Mr- Alvin Proc- requested to take especial care to keep I their pets away from this afea for the .fl ... ___i’ . • ■ ■ ■ — tor was groomsman. ■ . t The bride’s travelling costume was of yellow lace chiffon with white and Japonica accessories. Following the wedding trip they will reside in Toronto. Guests were present from Lucknow, Ripley, Bluevale and Wingham. Jensen - Preston St, Paul’s Anglican Church was the setting for a pretty wedding Domin ion Day, at 7 a.m. when Marjorie Edith Preston, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Francis O. Preston, became the bride of Mr. Henry Bindslev Jen sen, son of Mr. and Mrs. Karl Jensen, of Assels, Denmark. The ceremony was performed by the rector, Rev. E. O. Gallagher. The bride, given in marriage by her father, wore a gown of Capri blue crepe and corsage of Ophelia roses. Her attendant was her sister, Miss Mary Julia Preston, who wore a dress of orchid sheer and etoile de Holl ande roses. Mr. John D. Preston, bro ther of the bride, was groomsman. The bride’s travelling costume was of paisley crepe with navy blue coat and hat and navy blue accessories. Following a week-end motor trip, they have taken up residence on Ed ward St., Wingham. Engagement Announcement . Mr. and Mrs. A. W. McLarty, St. Thomas, announce the engagement of their only daughter, Mabel Olive, to Arthur Burdette Hillegas, M.A., Ph. D., son of Dr. and Mrs. Milo B. Hillegas, Plattsburg, New York, the marriage to take place quietly at Sun- nylawn, the home of the bride’s par ents, on July 15th. MRS. R. J. DEACHMAN HELD RECEPTION Mrs. R. J. Deachman received at her home, Patrick Street, Friday af ternoon. She wore a floor-length gown of palest grey marquisette with corsage bouquet. Mrs. Robert Heth erington, wearing a floor-length gown of pink silk, received with her. Roses and delphiniums, lavishly used for de corations, added beauty and fragrance to the happy occasion. Assisting in the living room Were Mrs. L. R. Blackwood and Mrs. W. W. Arm strong. Pouring tea were Mrs. H. C. MacLean, Mrs. W. J. Henderson, Mrs, Richard McWhimmy, and Mrs. Rob ert Davidson of Dungannon. Their assistants were Miss Sarah MacLean, Miss Kate King, Mrs. J. O. Habkirk and Mrs. E. Webster. next two weeks. i By order, Town Council. • __________________________ X BANDS TO EXCHANGE ■ '7 were" were Brussels Band Here Sunday Night Next Sunday evening at 8.30 the Brussels Band will play in the Town Park' here. The Wingham Citizens’ Band will play at Brussels. I to of of Played In Bridge Tournament Mr, and Mrs. R. S. Hetherington and Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Crawford took part in the bridge tournament at God erich on Friday evening. To Teach at Lucknow Mr. T. Douglas Clarke, teacher in Powasson Public School for the past two years, has been engaged as prin cipal of the Lucknow Public School. Doug, will be a valuable addition the Lucknow hockey team. Engagment Announced The engagement is announced Euphemia Isabel (Effie) daughter Mrs. Laidlawjpf Clinton and the late David A. Laidlaw, to George Bever ley Beattie, son of Mrs. Beattie and the late Robert Beattie of Wingham. The marriage to take place the middle of July. z Wingham Women’s Liberal Club The monthly meeting of the Wo men’s Liberal Club will be held at the residence of Mis. R. J, Deachman, Patrick Street, on Thursday evening, July 6th, at 8 o’clock, when Mrs. W. J. Henderson, President, will give a report of the annual meeting of the Ontario Women’s Liberal Association held recently at Niagara Falls. The Blyth Club will be guests at this meet ing. New members welcome. Swarm of Bees Captured A large swarm of bees settled the cornice of the Masonic Hall Wednesday afternoon last week. ’ noise they made in their flight was similar to the approach of an airo plane. Mrs. M. Brown notice them and notified H. L. Sherbondy, secre tary of the lodge, who called Mr. W. H. Mundell, who is an expert with bees. Mr. Mundell easily captured them and they should produce plenty of honey in the future at his apiary. A few years ago in a partition at the Masonic Hall about 200 pounds of honey was removed but since that no bees have been noticed around the corner until this swarm appeared last week. Mrs. Mai- Mrs. ■ I on on The Mr, J, M- Christie returned to Nor- anda on Sunday. Mr. and MfSi Norman Rintoul spent the week-end at Lion “ Mr. and Mrs. J. O. Habkirk week-end visitors at Hickson. Mr. and Mrs. H. Carmichael week-end visitors at Poplar Hill. Mr. and Mrs. S. S, Campbell were Kingston visitors over the holiday. Miss Kate King, of Sarnia Colleg iate, is visiting with her mother, Mrs. T. C. King. Mr. Geo. H. Young, Toronto, spent the week-end with his mother, L. C. Young. Mrs. A. W. McMaster and colm, Toronto, are visiting with L. C. Young. , Mr. and Mrs. S. Wright, Hamilton, visited over the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. C. N. Mcrkley. Mrs. Ray Bonar and son, Douglas, Toronto, are visiting with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Haugh. Miss Ann Barber, of Toronto, is. spending her vacation at the home of her mother, Mrs. Chas. Barber. Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Armitage, Dor is and John, visited with her mother, in Wallaceburg, over the holiday. Mr. and Mrs. J. Hillman, Toronto, spent a few days visiting the latter’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Reid. Mrs. D. O. McKinnon and Mrs. G. Colvin, of Toronto, were Week-end guests at the home of Mr, F. R, How- son. Mr. W. Kew, of Toronto, and Mr. Lynn, Timmins, visited over the holi day with the former’s mother, Mrs. T. Kew. Dr. and Mrs. G. W. Parker and. Mrs. Mosely of Daytona Beach, Fla., are visiting with Dr. and Mrs, F. A. Parker. Miss Elizabeth E. Wright, Toron to, is spending her vacation with her parents, Mr. and Mrs, W. Wright, in Brussels. Mr. and Mrs, John McGibbon, of Kitchener, visited over the week-end: with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. Browne. Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred McLaughlin and daughter, Mildred, of Toronto, spent the week-end with his mother* Mrs. E, McLaughlin. Mr. and Mrs. David Martin and Miss Jean Webb, of Hamilton, spent the week-end with Mr, and Mrs. Chas, Martin, Wingham Junction, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. McGowan, of Blyth, and Mr, and Mrs. Bert Mach- ett, of Detroit, visited with Mr. and Mrs, Geo. H. Tcrvit, B. Line. Mr. and Mrs. E. Patterson and Miss Margaret Sanderson, of Lindsay*, were week-end visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. B, McCool. 4