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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1940-05-09, Page 5Thursday, May * 9 th, 1940 /J Mother Would Welcome Gifts Such As; Lingerie Linens Purses Blouses Millinery Gloves Jewellery Neckwear Oiled Silk Umbrellas Chenille Bedspreads Flowers Hosiery Handkerchiefs WINGHAM ADVANCE-TIMES Palmerston, and a host of good ‘wishes follow them as they journey through life together. OBITUARY PAGE FIVE GOWNS $1.00 to $2.98 Celasuede, Crepe, Satins. MILLINERY $1.98, $2.50, $2.98 Smart Felts or Straws. OILED SILK UMBRELLAS $1.98 All printed in various colors, including white. GORDON HOSIERY 75c to $1.00 Chiffon and Service. All shades. GORDON GLOVES 59c to $1.98 Fabric Silk. Kid. HANDKERCHIEFS 10c to 39c Linen, Lawn, plain, Lace or Embroidery trim. Crepe, Satins, Crepe Chale, Rayon Satin or Suede Taffeta. SLIPS 79c to $1.98 Pique, Lace or combination, trim. , NECKWEAR 50c to $1.00 PURSES $1.00, $1.49, $1.98 ...White and Colors. 'Cafe or Simulated Leathers. Mrs, James Snell On Saturday death claimed one of the oldest and a much beloved resi­ dent of Bluevale in the person of Grace Mills, wife of James Snell, in her 79th year, Mrs. Snell was born in Hullett township, the -oldest daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs, T. E. Mills, i and came to Bluevale with her hus­ band and family about forty years ago and since that time has resided almost ♦continuously in this neighborhood, She had not enjoyed the best of health for the last few years and had spent the winter with her daughter, Mrs. C, H, Coultes, near Listowel, where she suffered a stroke of par­ alysis two weeks ago, Mrs. Snell was greatly devoted to the Church, form­ erly a Methodist and later a member of the United Church, Many years she served in the capacity of Sunday School teacher and as superintendent. She was also active in the work of the W.M.S, She is survived by her hus­ band, one daughter, Mrs. C. H. Coul­ tes, of ListoWel, and one son, Lloyd, of Winnipeg. The youngest daughter, Mabie, died some years ago. The funeral service was held Mon­ day afternoon from the residence of her son-in-law, C. H. Coultes, to the Listowel Cemetery. The service was conducted by Rev, Mr. Clydesdale, of Palmerston, a cousin of the deceased, assisted by Rev. C. Tavener, pastor of the Bluevale United Church. Mrs. William Taylor The sudden passing of Mrs. Wil­ liam Tayl’or at her home, John Street, Tuesday afternoon, was a great shock to her relatives, neighbours and friends. Mrs. Taylor had not enjoy­ ed good health for some time but was only confined to her bed for the past week. Tuesday afternoon about five o’clock, she got up and waved from the window to a neighbour, collapsed and passed on immediately. Her maiden name was’Charlotte Kitchen and she was in her 76th year. Born at Columbia, Ontario, near Bol­ ton, she moved as a girl to Schom­ berg, where she was married in 1886 to her late husband, who predeceased her by 10 years. In 1909 they moved to Wingham and she has since been a highly respected resident of our town. She was a member of Wing­ ham United Church and her fine Christian character was exemplified by her repeating “Sweet Hour of Prayer” a short time before she was stricken. She leaves to mourn her passing, an only daughter, Miss Romelda- at home. Her only .son, William John, passed on at Toronto in 1919. She was the last member of a family of ten. The funeral service will be held at her late residence, John Street, at 8 p.-m., Thursday evening, and will be conducted by Rev. J. F. Anderson. Burial will take place in Prospect Cemetery, Toronto, at 2 p.m., Day­ light Saving Time, on Friday, May 10th. ARCHDEACON PERKINS DIED AT SARNIA SATIN PANTIES 79c to $1.00 Lace ' or Faggoting trim. CHENILLE SPREADS $7.95 Beautiful Patternsand Colors. BLOUSES...........$1.98 White Sheer, Tailored or Fancy Lace trim. Native of Gorrie Was Prominent in Huron Diocese WALKER Telephone 36 STORES, WINGHAM — “The Store Where Lower Prices Prevail” LIMITED Josephine Street. WEDDINGS Robinson - Purdon ’ A very pretty wedding was solemn­ ized at the manse, Whitechurch, by Rev. J. Pollock, on Saturday, May 4, at high noon, when Miss Jean, Isabel Purdon, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Purdon, of St. Helens, be­ came the bride of Mr. William Calvin Robinson, son of Mr. Tlios. Robinson and the late Mrs. Robinson of East Wawanosh. The bride' looked charming in a bridal dress of marine blue, with white hat and accessories and carried a bou­ quet of Sweetheart roses, blue ins and fern, and her bridesmaid, Miss Jean Cameron, of Ashfield, chose an orchid frock with orchid hat and accessories. Mr. Mason Robinson, brother of the groom, was best man. After the cere­ mony, a wedding dinner was served at .the home of the bride’s parents, to twenty-five guests, immediate relativ­ es of the bridal couple. The honeymoon will be spent in London and Windsor, and the happy couple will sonburg. make their home at Til- We want to meet a limited number of progressive farmers who wish to increase their income by several hundred dollars grow­ ing one acre of a large variety* of Red Raspberry* The berries to be shipped to a large Toronto dealer for store and miscellaneous use* Goverhriiettt Certified toot Systems furnished for Rail plant­ ing Oh attractive terms. With ordinary care the berry to be plant­ ed will yield 8,000 pint boxes per acre. Mail reply to Box F, Advance-Times, on or before May 29th, A personal visit will be made at yottt home showing business in detail. Farm owners only considered* I* Hall - Willis wedding was solemnizedA pretty on Saturday, April 27th at the Pres­ byterian Manse, Listowel by the Rev. Mr. .Kelly, when Irene Ellen, second eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Law­ rence Willis Of Jamestown was unit­ ed in marriage to Russel Lloyd Hall of Palmerston. The bride was becomingly attired in a street length dress of Acadia blue, with accessories of navy blue and Was attended by her sister, Mildred, who wore a dress, of french blue while the,groom was supported by his friend Harvey McConnell of Palmerston. Immediately after the ceremony the Bridal patty returned to the home of the wide’S patents where they par­ took of a dainty weddihg dinner With guests numbering afouhd thirty. The happy couple will reside in Venerable Archdeacon R. J. M. Perkins, rector of Christ Church, Chatham, died in Sarnia General Hos­ pital Thursday. Archdeacon Perkins .underwent a serious operation and his condition was described as satisfact­ ory until the day before his death, when it became critical. He entered the hospital April 19th. Archdeacon' Perkins, who was 64, resigned just before entering hospital from the post of secretary of the Syn­ od of Huron in the Church of Eng­ land in Canada, which he had held for 25 years. He was examining chaplain for the bishop of Huron, a member of the synod executive and a member of the provincial and general synods. He was elevated from the position of canon of the diocesan cathedral in November, 1938, to the archdeanery of Perth. On the death of Archdeacon Andrews, of St. Thomas, he was ap­ pointed archdeacon of Elgin, Kent and Essex. Born at Gorrie, Ont., July 16, 1875, he attended Harriston • schools and Wycliffe College, University of Tor­ onto, graduating in 1898. He contin­ ued his theology studies at Ridley Hall, Cambridge University, England, for two years and was ordained to the ministry at St Paul’s Cathedral, Lon­ don, England, in 1900. After two years’ service in a Lon­ don church, he returned to Canada and became curate of St. Raul’s Church, Lindsay. The following year he went to Exeter aS rector Of Ttivett Memorial Church and in 1906 to St. James Church, Ingersoll. He went to Chatham in 1919. Surviving are his widow} two sons, R©y. Handley Perkins, of Windsor, and Russell, of Sarnia; a brother, John, in Meriden, Conn., and a sister, Mrs. J. Williams, Toronto. Mr. W. J. Greer, of Wingham, Mrs. H.. V. Holm­ es and Miss Ella Perkins, of Gorrie, were cousins of 'the deceased. Bishop C, A, Eeager, of Huron, conducted the funeral service in Christ Church, Chatham, Saturday. LOCAL AND PERSONAL Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Rush of Tor­ onto were week-end visitors with Mrs. Harold Buchanan. Mrs. R, DuYal, Mrs, Elmer Wilkin­ son and Mrs, Bert Mathers were Lon­ don visitors on Tuesday, Rev. Kenneth MaqLean and Mr. John Raby attended the meeting of the Hamilton and London Synod of the Presbyterian Church in Chatham last week. Mr. and Mrs. W. J, Greer, Mr. and Mrs. H. V. Holmes and Miss Ella Per­ kins of Gorrie attended the funeral of the late Ven. Archdeacon R. J. M. Perkins in Chatham on Saturday, Mr. Jack Thynne “The Kansas Farmer” returned home on Saturday after a successful tour of the Mari­ times and Newfoundland. Jack will be home a month or so before going to Halifax. BORN FRYFOGLE—In Wingham General v Hospital, on Sunday, May 5th, to Mr. and Mrs. Harry Fryfogle, of Wingham, a daughter. RINTOUL—In Wingham, on Sunday, May 5th, 1940, to Mr. and Mrs, Nor­ man Rintoul, a son. Cards Show American Currency Accepted Merchants and others catering to the tourist trade who will accept Unit­ ed States currency will be permitted to display an official card provided by the Foreign Exchange Control Board. The card bearing the 'crest of the Do­ minion of Canada, will be available in two sizes: 11x4 inches and 5%x7 inch­ es. The larger card is suitable for window display. Both will? carry the same legend: “United States currency is accepted here at the official prem­ ium set by the Foreign Exchange Control Board.” Native of Lucknow, B.C. M.P.P. Dies A British Columbia provincial by­ election was necessitated by the death of J. M. Bryan, 54, Liberal member of the legislature for Mackenzie riding.’ He died at his North Vancouver home after an illness of several months. Born .at Lucknow, Ont., Mr. Bryan went to British Columbia in 1908. He was elected in Mackenzie in the pro­ vincial election of 1924 and again in 1937. He is survived by his widow, three sons, Melvin, David and Roy, and two daughters, Mrs. Laurie Brad­ shaw and Mrs. Wilfred E. Boulier. COUNCIL TO MAKE DRIVE FOR TAXES Court of Revision To Be Held May 27 Council at its regular meeting on Monday evening decided that a tax sale will be held of all property on which 1937 taxes are owing. A list of the back-taxes was presented by the clerk and the above decision was made following considerable discussion. The motion was made by Conus. Ev­ ans and Sturdy and those in arrears of 1937 taxes ‘have until June 1st to ar­ range payment. The first meeting of the Court of Revision was set for 8 p.m,, Monday, May 27th, on motion of Couns. Lloyd and Wilkinson. The members of the Court will be Mayor Crawford, Reeve Hetherington, Councillors Johnson, Evans and Sturdy. W. H. Haney, the Assessor, gave his report. The taxable assessment is $1,- 079,000 about $2000 less than last year. Non tax paying property am­ ounts to $306,700, which includes the schools, Dominion government build­ ings, Churches ,and town property. The population is 2116, 33 less than last year. Bi'rths last year numbered 17 and deaths 30. There are 78 dogs owned in the corporation. A letter was received from J. H. ■ THE OPERETTA — ICVT VIA’ Will be presented by Wingham United sI TOWN HALL WINGHAM FRI., MAY 10 5Ea s s Be sure to SEE and HEAR S this outstanding musical pro- ■ duction by local talent. S ADMISSION 25c Reserved Seats 10c Extra at McKibbon’s Drug Store. the Trees. These trees feet in height and were this society by E. D. The cost to the town is vention at the University of Western. Ontario, at London, May 16 - -17. Permission was granted Mrs. Mary Lee to install another pin game in her restaurant, on motion of Reeve Heth­ erington and Coun. Evans. The heat was turned on to the Ar­ mouries April 1st and the bill for the month was $74. It would be imposs­ ible, Council were informed, to how this arrangement is working until used for a longer period. Mayor Crawford reported that lock had been removed from the gates of the C.P.R. yards giving access to the scales. tell out the Wylie, Sec.-Treas. of the Howick Mutual Fire Insurance Co., Wroxeter, regarding the •Use of the local fire ap­ paratus for the company policy hold­ ers. This matter was referred to the Fire committee on motion of Couns. Sturdy and Johnson. The committee to report at the next meeting. 100 Trees Ordered Council confirmed the action of the committee in ordering 100 trees-from the Men of are 10 to 12 supplied to Smith & Co. very small, 50 cents per tree which covers the cost of packing and hand­ ling. A representative of the Dominion I Securities Limited, of Toronto, was present and offered Council % point above par for the debenture that will be issued for the new Waterworks well, pump, etc. No action was taken as these will not be issued for another month or more. number of accounts presented by the Finance Committee were ordered paid on m&tion of Reeve Hetherington and Coun. VanWyck. Coun. Evans reporting for the Streets Committee, said “No Parking” signs had been erected at the Walker Store, Post Office and Hydro garage as instructed. He reported some trees on the C.N.R. property were infected with black knot. A drain at Vanner’s is in bad shape and will have to be re­ paired. The streets of town will be put in shape for the s-ummer at once. The government scarifier will be used. Reeve Hetherington reported that the committee were investigating what repairs are needed to the town hall. Some windows will be replaced at once. Work of levelling will be started at once, Coun. Lloyd said. Mr. Stoakley is now employed steadily at the cem-' etery. On motion of Couns. Wilkinson and VanWyck, Fire Chief Louttit and an­ other member of the brigade, will at­ tend a two-day school on- Fire Pre- GIVE MOTHER An Electrical Gift PETERSON’S RADIO AND PLUMBING EYES EXAMINED— GLASSES FITTED— AT MODERATE PRICES. R. A. Reid R. 0. Eyesight Specialist Wingham Office At Williams’ Jewelry Store Every Wednesday Morning 9 to noon.