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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1940-06-13, Page 5AJIWII-IHIIWI'J Thursday, June 13th, 1940 WINGHAM ADVANCE-TIMES PAGE FIVE Now is your opportunity to take advantage of this great * LINEN EVENT/ . • • •at. the ... WALKER STORES, LIMITED Irish Linen Towels, Linen Table Clothes, Pure Irish Linen ’kerchiefs, Luncheon Cloths, Glass Towels, Printed Cloths, A wide range to make up a Linen Trousseau. Read the Linen Event Bill which has been mailed to you. It will pay you good dividends. We are Representatives in this district for nation ally famous “Rose of Sharon” Linens. WALKER STORES, LIMITED WINGHAM Telephone 36 “The Store Where Lower Prices Prevail”Josephine Street. LOCAL AND PERSONAL Mr. Harvey Burgess, of Toronto, was a week-end visitor with his par­ ents. Sisman’s Scampers for Men and Boys — Real values at Greer’s Shoe Store. ( ' Miss Margaret Copeland, Toronto, visited over the week-end with her mother. Rev. J.. Thompson, of Cochrane, was a week-end visitor with friends in town. Summer Shoes for Boys, Misses and Children, 59c, 99c to $1.49. Greer’s Shoe Store. , Mr. R. H. King, of Montreal, was a visitor with relatives and friends on the week-end; Miss Theresa Gerry, of Fort Wil­ liam, is visiting with her sister, Mrs. W. H. Willis. Mrs. Ida Wilson and Mrs. McHardy of Toronto were guests last week of Mr. and Mrs. Roger Oke. Mr. and Mrs. Garnet Baker, Galt, were visitors with Mr. and Mrs. W. H. French over the week-end. Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Smith, Toronto, were guests of their son, Mr. Barton Smith, over the week-end. Mr. and Mrs. A. S. Williamson and family, of Toronto, spent the week­ end with Mrs. Williamson in town. Mr. and Mrs. Elgin Currie, of Is­ lington, visited on Saturday with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John T. Curie. Aircraftsman Chester Stewart, of London, was a visitor with Dr. and Mrs. R. L. Stewart over the week-end. Mrs. Jack Speir and daughter, Mar­ garet, of Brussels, visited Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Aitchison over the week­ end. Mrs. Ray Bonar and son, Douglas, of Toronto, are visiting this week with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Haugh. Mis Dorothy Robinson, of Clyde, Alta., is visiting at the home of her uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Jas. H. Mitchell. Pte. Jack Fraser, of the 100th Bat­ tery, stationed at Pettawawa, was vis­ iting with his father, Mr. J. Fraser, last week1. Mr. Arthur Hodgins, Port Arthur, and Mr. Jack Hodgins, of Vancouver, are the guests of Rev. E. O. and Mrs. Gallagher this week. Miss Mary Cruickshank, of Anti Ar­ bor College, Mihcigan, has returned home for holidays after spending the past year at the college. Mr. W. H. ’ French attended the Lumbermen’s Association golf tourna­ ment at Ancaster course near Ham­ ilton, on Friday. Mrs. Frefich accom­ panied him. Misses C. Isbister and K; Pringle left on Tuesday for Vancouver to visit with the former’s sister, Mrs. W. C. Fyfe, whose husband passed on about ten day ago. Mr. and Mrs. H.' Lawrence, Bramp­ ton, were week-end guests with Mayor and Mrs. J. H. Crawford. Mr. Craw­ ford’s mother, who had been visiting here returned with them. Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Currie, of Is­ lington, and .Mr. and Mrs. Steward, of Tqronto, spent the week-end at the home of their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Isard. Mrs. I sard returned with them for a few weeks’ visit. . Miss Thora Davison, who has been attending Alma College for the .past two years, graduated in Dramatic Art on Tuesday. Thora is the daughter of Rev. and Mrs. Sidney Davison, of Bowmanville and formerly of Wing- etery./ ham. OBITUARY John William Jenkins Following an illness from a ailment John William Jenkins passed away at the home of his brother-in- law, Mr. Phillip James, Frances Street, midnight, Wednesday, June 5. He was in his _63rd year. Born at Lot 11, Concession 10, Hullett Township, he resided his entire life there except since last October when he retired to Wingham. He was a faithful member of Londesboro United Church. He- leaves to mourn his passing two sis­ ters, Mrs. John Watkins, of Clinton, and Miss Lottie Jenkins, of town. A service was conducted at the home of Mr. Phillip James, here, ear­ ly Saturday afternoon by Rev. J. F. Anderson, of Wingham United Church and Rev. E. /M. Loney, of, Wingham Baptist Church. Later the same af­ ternoon a service was'held in Londes­ boro United Church the officiating clergyman being Rev. H. Menzies of that Church, Rev. J. F. Anderson and Rev. E. M*. Loney. The palbearers were five of his for­ mer neighbors, James -Leiper, G. Leiper, Saul Shannon, Frank McGre­ gor, Wm. Knox, of Hullett, and Ed­ ward Smith, of Wingham. Burial took place in Clinton Cent­ heart Round Trip Bargain Fares JUNE 21 and 22 From \VINGHAM To Stations Oshawa and east to Cornwall inclusive, Uxbridge, Lind­ say, PetCrbOro, Campbellford, Newmarket, Collingwood, Meaford, Midland, North Bay, Parry Sound, Sudbury, Capreol and West to Beardmore. ....... ... ... ......... .. .. L.———-—----- P.M TRAINS JUNE 21 ALL TRAINS JUNE 22 TO TORONTO . , , Also to Brantford, Chatham, Goderich, Guelph, Hamilton, London, Niagara Falls, Owen Sound, St. Catharines, St. Marys, SarmA, Strat­ ford, Strathroy, Woodstock. , „ , , . t ... See handbills for complete list of destination! For Fares, Rettig Limits,, W consult nearest AgwU T180A CANADIAN NATIONAL {was served at the home of the bride after which the young couple left on a honeymoon trip to Toronto and Nj- : agara Falls. The bride donned a beige coat for travelling and her accessor- ; ies were green. I On their return Mr. and Mrs,. Vjn- ! cent will reside on the groom’s farm on the 9th of East Wawanosh. Hickey - Evans A quiet wedding of local interest took place at the Teeswater United Church parsonage at 3 o’clock on Sat­ urday afternoon when Rev. R. Stewart united ini marriage Lyla Evans, dau­ ghter of. Mr. and Mrs. G. Evans, of Wingham, and Mr. Robert Hickey, son of Mrs. H. Hickey, of Wingham. The bride was attired in a becoming gown of blue peeble crepe and carried a bouquet, of. spring flowers. Miss Georgina Evans, of Wingham, sister of the bride, was bridesmaid. Her dress was of blue crepe and .her bou­ quet was also spring flowers. Mr. David Hickey of Wingham, brother of the# groom, was best man. The happy young couple will reside in Wingham. SALEM Miss Mildred Dane of the 14th of Howick, called on her uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. W. E, Weir last Satur­ day. Mrs. A. E. Gallaher attended a re­ union of the Jacques family at Strat­ ford last Saturday. Mrs. Edwin Palmer spent Sunday with her mother, Mrs. John Bush and her sister, Miss Gertie Bush, Wrox­ eter. . Mrs. George Dane, from north of Gorrie, called on her aunt, Mrs. Wm. Weir, one day last week. • Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Doi.g and Mr. and- Mrs. W. Walk'er, from near Drayton, spent Sunday evening with Mr. and Mrs. John Gowdy. FEET HURT? ....... CORN SALVE BUNION SALVE FOOT POWDER JUST RUB IT IN Recommended by your local CAi druggist** 6AGH I McKJBBON’S Drug Store, Phone 53 ered by Mrs, Thomas Jardine and Mrs. Emmerson Rodger, The presi­ dent then had charge of the business period. Details were completed for1 the galloping tea. Ladies were appointed to assist the Auburn ladies at the Strawberry Festival. Jt was decided to- have prayer service each Thursday night in the church at 8 o’clock dur­ ing the duration of the war. Mrs. Mc- Vittie, the president, gave a complete report of a Red Cross meeting in God­ erich that she had attended. Mrs. H. C. Wilson closed with prayer. Mrs. John Mason, 9th Con., East Wa- wanosh, celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary and in the evening enter tained a large number of friends neighbours in the 9th line school, extend heartiest congratulations. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Rutledge family, of Dungannon, were Sunday visitors at the home of Mr, and Mrs. John Thompson. Mr, and Mrs. Ed. Murphy and son, John, of South River, were week-end guests at the home of -the former’s cousin, Mr. Jas. Craig. Mr. and Mrs, James Craig and sons, Arnold and Melvin, attended the graduation exercises at Western Uni­ versity, London, on Wednesday, Mr, Will Craig was a member of the grad­ uating class. Mr, and Mrs. Gordon Nay lor and Mrs. Geo. Naylor attended the wed­ ding of the former’s cousin, Mr. Har­ vey Naylor at St. Thomas on Satur­ day. 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. TURNBERRY COUNCIL Miss spent Red- .were Miss spec- Elijah Bennett Ruttan Howick Township lost one of oldest and most highly respected cit­ izens in the death of Elijah Bennett Ruutan, who passed on at the home of his son, Leonard, on Friday, June 8th. In his 92nd year, he was born at Scugog Lake, Ontario. He was a great-grandson of Captain Peter Rut­ tan, one of the leaders of the United Empire Loyalists. When he was ten years old he came with his parents, and settled on the first line of /Morris, on the farm now occupied by his grandson. After his marriage on Dec. 30th, 1873, at Seaforth, to Euretta Dulmage, of Bluevale, who passed on November 8th, 1916, he moved to the second line of Morris. Some years later he and his family moved to the 17th of Howick. Twenty years ago he took up residence on the 9th Con­ cession of Howick where he passed his remaining years. Mr. Ruttan re­ tained his faculties to the last al­ though his illness lasted over a year his death came unexpectedly. He was a member of the United Church and a former member of the Methodist Church. He is the last surviving mem­ ber of a family of five. He leaves to mourn his passing, two daughters and three sons, Mrs. John Scott, Howick; Mrs. Milton Smith, Morris Township; George, of Hamiota, Man.; Leonard and Anson, of Howick. One son, Charles, pre­ deceased him in 1931. He is also sur­ vived by 19 .grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. The funeral service was conducted at his late home on Sunday afternoon by Rev. H. Watt of Gorrie, assisted by Rev. Mr. Tavener, of Bluevale. The pallbearers were six grandsons, Ross Smith, Arthur, Russel, and Leo Ruttan, Norman Hover, Lloyd Ash­ ton. Burial took place in Wroxeter Cemetery. its RINTOUL—In Seaforth Hospital, on Wednesday, June 12th, 1940, Wil­ liam John Rintoul, aged 58 years. The funeral service will be held at his late residence, Lot 18, Huron Road, Tuckersmith Township, at 2 p.m., on Friday, June 14th. Inter­ ment in Wingham Cemetery. WEDDINGS Vincent - Black The United Church parsonage, Au­ burn, was the scene of a very pretty wedding Atll o’clock Saturday morn­ ing, June 8fh, when the Rev. Hugh Wilson, of Auburn, united in marriage Hilda Maude Black, daughter of Mr. Harvey Black and the late Mrs. Black of.. East Wawanosh, and Mr. Leslie Cameron Vincent, son.of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Vincent, of Belgrave. The bride’s dress was of Queen’s blue triple sheer And her Accessories were white. Dressed in a dusty rose triple sheer gown with white accessories, MiSS Alice Cook was her cousin’s bridesniAid, Mr. Harold Vincent, of Belgrave, the groom’s brother, was best* mAh. Following the ceremony A dinner Mission Circle Met On Saturday, June 8th, the Mission Circle met at the home of Mrs. Gow- dy. The president, Kathleen Willits, opened the meeting by repeating the aim of the stewardship of our person­ ality and reading Psalm 8: 3-9. After singing the hymn “Lord, speak to me that I may speak”, the Lord’s Prayer was repeated in unison and the follow­ ing girls read Scripture passages bear­ ing on the theme, Eva Willits, Mild­ red Dane, Georgina McMichael. Dur­ ing the business period’which follow­ ed prayer by G. McMichael, it was decided to donate a number of articles of children’s clothing to the Red Cross for Refugees. The meeting closed by singing the hymn “I love Thy king­ dom, Lord,” and prayer by the presi­ dent. After a short lesson in home nursing and a social half ’hour, meeting adjourned. BELMORE the The Lord’s Supper was observed in McIntosh Church Sunday morning. Many are sorry to hear and Mrs. Raynor will leave say soon. Those one the sick list Hector McLean, with her daughter in Wingham; Mr. John Darling is again under the doctor’s care; Mrs. Evans is around again, also Mrs. Zinn. A little boy has come to brighten the home of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Fitch. The Institute meeting will be held this Wednesday at the home of Mrs. Wm. Elliott, at the brick yard. ^Gideonites spoke and sang in the Presbyterian Church Sunday after­ noon. Abner Cosens of Wingham was in the village on business recently. The Minstrels, of Wroxeter put on their concert in the Community Hall Wednesday evening and delighted the audience with their Darkie songs and jokes. They are ready to go south any day now and will be quite , at home. Mrs. Thos. Appleby, of Glenannan, visited recently with Hannah and Mary Stokes. Mrs. Gordon Weir and friend and little daughter, also Minnie Jeffray, spent Sunday evening at Harry Mul­ vey’s. Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Reid called on his brother and family Sunday even­ ing. Jack, who will join the Air Force was in Wingham Monday on business. (Mr. Norman Newans has purchased a new car which puts all others in the shade. WESTFIELD that Rev. for Roth- The W.M.S. members were enter­ tained on Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Melvin Taylor. -The meeting was led by Mrs. Charles Smith. Reddings were given by Mrs. Maitland Henry, Mrs. Hugh Blair, Mrs. Alva McDowell, Mrs. C. Smith. Eleanor Taylor favored with a piano solo. Thirty members answered the roll call. Mrs. Wm. Vender gave a brief Account of missionary work at Bax Axe, Mich., which was very in­ teresting. The Scripture lesson was rend by Mrs. Alva Mcfiowell. Mtts. Marvin McDowell gave the last chap­ ter in the study book, Duet was rend* — - —A *A Mr. W, H. Campbell visited at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Wm. Cro­ zier, of Crewe. Miss Grace Redmond and Hilda Muellar, of Linwood, the week-end with Reeve R. ,mond. Mr. and Mrs. Bert Taylor Wingham visitors on Saturday. We are sorry to hear that Zella Cook is under the doctor’s care. We hope for a speedy recovery. Mr. and Mrs. Ehvin Taylor attend­ ed the Graduation Exercises at the Alexandra General and Marine Hos­ pital, Goderich on Friday. Mr. R. Redmond, Misses Grace Redmond and Miss Hilda Muellar were London visitors on Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Wightman and family were guests on Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Stack­ house, of Brucefield. iMr. Kenneth Campbell attended the dance given in honor of the Graduat­ ing Nurses of the Alexandra and Mar­ ine Hospital at Goderich on Friday night. Those who did not attend the ser­ vice at Westfield United Church on Sunday certainly missed a lovely ser­ vice. A children’s choir of 22 voices, with the organist, Miss Winnifred Campbell, led in the service of song and also rendered two selections. The pastor, Rev. H. C. Wilson, gave a splendid talk to the children. The al­ tar was decorated with flowers. A baptismal service was solemnized when three babies, Gwendolyn Mc­ Dowell, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. N. McDowell, Kenneth Cook, son of Mr. and Mrs. Mansel Cook, and Donna Walden, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Walden, were baptized. Miss, Mary Ellis was a London vis­ itor on Friday. Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Campbell, Miss Winnifred, visited on Sunday with Mrs. J. Tamblyn, of Londesboro. Guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Bosman on Sunday were: Mr. Jack Bosman, of St. Marys, Mr. Orval Robb, of Stratford, Mr. Gordon Bosman, of Morris Township, and Miss Mabel Bosman of Goderich. Mrs. J. E. Ellis and Miss Mary vis­ ited last week at the home of the for­ mer’s son, Mr. Jason Ellis and Mrs. Ellis, of Seaforth. Mr. Warren Bamford, of London, visited with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. T. Bamford. Messrs. Barney Redmond and Reg. Hayes, of Calgary, visited with former’s uncle, Mr. R. Redmond. read: Minutes of Council meeting held in Bluevale June 3rd, 1940. Members were all present. Moved by Moffat and Porter that the minutes of last meeting and ial meeting be adopted as read. Car­ ried. The following letters were Dept, of Health, Toronto; N. C, Baier, Belmore; Dept, of Agriculture, Clin­ ton; Mrs. A. R. Rutherford, Belmore. At 3 o’clock the Council resolved itself into Court of Revision on As­ sessment Roll of 1940. The following account were paid: Wm. Currie $8.15, Relief; N. C. Baier $22.70, Relief; Dept, of Health $6.50, insulin; Wingham Advance-Times $3.- 24, acct.; Municipal World $2.00; B. Cruikshank $50.00, pt. salary; W. R. Cruikshank $50.00, pt. salary; A. M. Fralick, $13.30, com. arrears taxes; Thos. Gilmour, $76.00, Assessor; Roads $63.10. Moved by Porter and Breckenridge that sealed tenders be asked for scrap­ ping and painting, two coats, Mines Bridge, Twp. to furnish paint. Lowest and any tender not necessarily accept­ ed. Tenders to be in hands of Clerk not later than July 1st, 1940. Marked cheque of 10% of contract price must accompany each tender. Work to be completed by Sept. 15, 1940. Carried. Moved by Moffat and Wilton that sealed tenders be asked for crushing and spreading of 3000 yards gravel. Carried. Moved by Wilton and Breckenridge that we adjourn to meetin Bluevale on Monday, July 8th, 1940, at 1 p.m. Carried. W. R. Cruikshank, Clerk. R. Grain, Reeve. Spiritual force is stronger than mat­ erial; thoughts rule the world.—Emer­ son. LETTER TELLS OF FIRE IN CHINA Miss Caroline Wellwood, of Wing­ ham, Missionary at Chengtu, China, Tells of Harrowing Experience tine DONNYBROOK Mr. Geo. Wallace attended the Wal­ lace Re-Unionon Saturday at Crom­ arty. Mrs. J. H. Mills, of Goderich, is vis­ iting at the home of her brother, Mr. J. C. Robinson. Miss Marjorie Campbell, R.N., of Toronto, is spending her holidays at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Campbell. Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Chamney and Gordon spent the week-end with their son, Pte. Herman Chamney, of the Essex Scottish Regt., Camp Borden. Miss Lavina iMcBurney was a Sun­ day guest with her friend, Miss Jean Robinson. On Monday, June 10th, Mr. and The following letter from Chengtu, China, received by Mr. Bert Well­ wood, from his sister, Miss Caroline Wellwood, missionary in China, tells of the fire that destroyed the hospital there. Miss Wellwood, a United Church missionary, will feel the loss of this institution most keenly as she was in charge of its erection and for many years after was superintendent. This is the first letter received from Miss Wellwood since the disaster and we believe the first one received from Chengtu. Chengtu, May Sth, 1940 I wonder if you have heard our tra­ gic news. I feel sure you have. Our once beautiful hospital stand before us a wreck. The morning of May 2nd we were aroused from our slumbers shortly after 2 a.m. At first I did not pay much attention to it as so often the servants go prowling around with sticks looking for thieves, however, in less than five minutes I heard the word “Fire!” and rushed out to call Dr. Millar and Miss Crawley. Found they were, up also. I did not wait to> dress but just put something on my feet and threw a kimona over my nightie, grabbed my keys and made for the office, but already the smoke in first floor hall was so thick one could not face it. I got almost <to /the door and had to turn back’ to get air.. Tried it again only to be seized by two of our Chinese doctors, and- brought back again saying “You can not go down there,” also -saying the patients were all removed from that corner of the hospital. I did want to get put the hospital records and ac­ counts. There was considerable mon­ ey in the safe but I wa$ not worrying about that. As it is, our hospital re­ cords from .the beginning till the pres­ ent day are all lost, also the nurses’ records, their marks, etc. They were in the Nursing Supt. office at thevoth- er end of the hall but of course the first thought was to get all patients to a place of safety. The rapidity with which the fire spread was ter­ rific, and with such an inadequate wa­ ter system there was little could be done. The nurses’ home was also re­ duced to a skeleton, and for a while we feared our residence might go, so got our blankets out and water to soak .them to put up in front, however, there was no wind and our home was saved, also the residence where some of the Chinese doctors and head nurs­ es' were housed, and the laundry build­ ing. The dispensary buildings are par­ tially damaged but oh, what a path­ etic mess it all is, and how sore our hearts are. No patient was injured^ all carried to a place of safety, of course there were many who- could walk, and it was evacuated quite- quickly. The staff did splendid work,, and some of' them lost almost all itheir own possessions. Letters of sympathy have poured in, and many gifts to help­ cover some of the immediate needs- The governor of the province sent us $1,000.00 to help cover some of the nurses’ loss. Others have sent gifts .to them also. Two babies had just been delivered and two more were in the labour room, one of which was carried^ to Mrs. Jclliffe’s home just in time fo” receive the son. At present time 40-odd patients are being cared for at the men’s hospital, but many were sent home. There, were 108 patients in the hospital when the fire started. Miss Ure, our oldest nurse, you have often heard me talk about, had her arm badly broken. She fell when trying to assist a patient to- safety. The operating coolie was try­ ing to save some instruments, but as- the flames leapt up the stairs he jump­ ed to safety, two stories. His face is badly cut and an injured spine. Miss Yang, local Supt., has a sprained an­ kle, but apart from that no one was injured. How the fire started is a mystery. It started in a bathroom un­ derneath my office. No fire near it on any side. The room had about 60' straw mattresses piled up, ready for use during air raid. They were pulled' out into the hall for patients to be put on. There were no electric wires in the room. The general opinion seems to be it was done by paid agents of Japan. This is the fifth building that was burned, a more effective way thatr the bombing. These are harrowing days, but F amt standing it quite fine. Much love, Caroline.