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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1946-10-24, Page 2A NEAR-MISS On schedule, within a half hour of its estimated time, the comet Giacob- ini-Zinnee arrived recently and passed within a mere 135,000 miles of the earth. This comet makes a 600 million mile journey around the sun every 614 years, In 1933, the comet's orbit was 500,- 000 miles from the earth, so its visit re- cently was a very near-miss, reckon,. ing in vast astronomical distances. In • fact this was the closest it has ever come to the earth as it coasts along at an easy 14 miles a second, This comet is a very poor one in comparison with many larger ones, but it put on one of the greatest displays of astral fireworks astronomers have ever seen. The comet is surrounded by small particles which are invisible, and thousands of millions of them came into the earth's atmosphere, They did no harm because their energy, was burned up ;before they arrived oe terra firma, but these shooting stars did make a spectacular display. In 1933 the earth was showered with metoric particles, and astronomers in Europe, where it was dark at the time, saw 20,000 to 50,000 meteors an hour. This year local astronomers saw an even better display of meteors, and many pictures were taken which will be of great scientific value, If you happen to pick tip pieces of very heavy metal, some as small as a button or smaller, which look like shrapnel, you might mail them to Dr. P. S. Hogg, director of the Dunlap Observatory at Richmond Hill, Ont. That's what meteors look like when extreme speed and friction have whittled them clown to earth size. WEEKLY THOUGHT In this changing world nothing can ever stand still or remain stationary. You either improve or you deteriorate, my friend. Man is ever' making new scientific discoveries and learning better, easier ways to do countless things. Are you living in the present or• still in the past, my friend? Better check over some of your cherished ideas, habits, and fet- ishes, and make certain that they are'nt outmoded. KNOW WINGHAM Take your camera and spend a few minutes on the bridge over the Mait- land river at the Hydro station. You'll get several. good camera shots there, INTERESTING CUPS OF DISTRICT NEWS Two Injured As Traffic Jams Blue Water Highway Goderich-Traffic was so heavy on Wednesday morning on. the Blue Wat- er Highway between Goderich and Port Albert, that for a time the cars were travelling bumper to bumper, On • Lovely- for- - Choose a heoutiful Blue River Diamond Ring to see them is to want them. Hamilton's •amitarilltnit~Olt•algstiot. • SHE WON AWARD FOR BEST WEEKLY PAPER a. Mrs. Catherin • Marston, editorand publisher of .the 'Elora, Ont., Express, who, only five yearS tigo after the -Sudden death of her husband, begat. a *hole new "Otter in order to care lot her tour elaildrett. She took over the :Mora gxpretts end itt this Short the She 'Wonitvi - In succession the../olta Eedy Memorial trophy.,fer the test edite. page In Canada for papers' of comparable slid, 'nut peat the Me foo second Mite in the Hugh .Savage Shield "totripetitien for the best lull. round paper in Canada. Picture thoWS. Editor Marston- 'Working eti local nowt storv. imialumanumwomemmo See Reid and See Right Make Appointments WITH- DAVID CROMPTON Jeweller - Phone 59 For Eye Examination R. A. Reid, R. O. Eye Specialist First Class Watch Repairs For The Present Watches Only George Williams JOHN ST. Next to Masonic Hall one occasion when an automobile stop- ped, five cars piled up; and on another three had the same experience, result- ing in two people being taken to Alex- andra Hospital, St. Mary Merchants To Close Earlier St. Marys,-The St. Marys Business Association has decided that the stores of St., Marys will henceforth close at 9 p.m. instead of 10 p.m.,' as they ,have been doing- through the summer. As many people do their shopping in the afternoon through the winter, it was not thought . necessary to keep the stores open until the late hour, The earlier closing hour also makes it eas- ier to keep the 48-hour working week now in effect. Church Women Sell Food For $1,700 At Plowing Match Goderich,- "I am intensely proud of my people", Rev. L. P. Turner of Victoria Street United Church ex- claimed, after stating that the total re- ceipts of the refreshment booth at the International Plowing Match totalled $1,700, The women made over 1000 pies, either at the church or in their homes. Shooting Accident Thanksgiying Day Mr, George Tomlin, Sr., met with a shooting accident on Thanksgiving Day at the farm of his son, George 0. Tomlin, while out partridge shoot- ing with another son, Glenn, in the afternoon. Shotgun pellets entered his face, neck and body, one of which nearly hit his eye, another, which the doctors have been unable to remove up to the present, is close to the jug- ular vein. Mr. Tomlin was rushed to the Palmerston Hospital, -where he is a patiente-Herriston Review, Cuirass Township Council Pays First Fox Bounties At the October meeting of Culross Township Council, three fox bounty payments were ordered. These pay- ments, at $5 per pelt, totalled $15. The payment of a bounty on each fox pelt was authorized by Bruce County Council at its ju y m o a r ne session, Hunters within the count shooting or trapping one of the anials, can now take the pelt to the Clerk f the TouiTown.. ship in which the animl was taken. Here the pelt is marked and then re- turned to the said hunte. Chesley Pioneer Dies, Aged 100 C(teshey,-~Wiiliarn 17. NH, who came to Elderslie Township from Glas- gow as a boy to hew front the woods a home near Chesley, died at his resi- dence here early Saturday. lie was in Win ham Horse Show will be held in the Wingham Arena, on Thursday, November 7th, 1946 AFTERNOON SHOW -- 1.30 P.M. 1. 1.30 WAGON TEAMS 15.00 tom 6.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 1st. and 2nd. donated by Howson & Howson 2. 1.45 ROAD SINGLES-Over 15-2 12.00 111.00 2nd, donated by Reavie Service Station 8.00 6.00 4.00 4.00 3. 2.00 HACKNEY PONY TEAMS 15.00 10.00 8.00 6.00 4.00 4.00 1st. and 2nd. donated by C. Lloyd & Son, Limited. 4. 2.15 AGRICULTURAL TEAMS 25.00 20,00 15.00 10.00 -5.00 • 5.00 1st donated by Fry & Blackball Ltd. 3rd by Canada Packers Ltd. 5. 2.30 CARRIAGE SINGLES-Over 15,2 12.00 10.00 8,00 6.00 4.00 4.00 2nd, donated by • Elston Cardiff, M,P. 6, 2.45 PERCHERON TEAMS 20.00 15.00 10,00 5.00 1st, donated by Murray Johnson 7. 3.00 HACKNEY TANDEM 10.00 8.00 6,00 5.00 4.00 1st. donated by Adair Transport 3,15 Exhibition of 3 Gaited Horses from the Stables of Joe Louis (Heavyweight Boxing Champion). 3,45 BELGIAN TEAMS 20.00 15,,00 10.00 5.00 4th donated by. Brown's Furniture Exchange 4,00 TANDEM HITCH Four,in-Hand 15.00 10,00 8,00 6.00 1st donated by W, T. creickshank. Second by Stedman Stores 4.15 HURDLES 12.00 8.00 6.00 5.00 . 4 .00 4th. donated by Robt. Simpson Co„ Ltd 4.30 LINE CLASS 12.00 10,00 8.00 6.00 4.00 4.00 2nd. donated by Canadian Bank of Commerce and Dominion Bank Exhibitors one entry only EVENING SHOW - 7.00 P.M. 7.00 SADDLE CLASS 10.00 1st, 2nd and 3rd. donated by Lyceum Theatre 8.00 6.00 4,00 2. 7.30 WAGON SINGLES 10.00 8.00 6.00 5.00 1st, donated by j. W. Hanna, M.P. P. 3. 7.45 DRAFT TEAMS 25.00 20,00 15.00 10.00 1st, donated by Holmdale Creamery, 10.00 8.00 05.00 4. 8.00 CARRIAGE TEAMS 15.00 1st, and 2nd, donated by Hackney Association OFFICIAL OPENING 8.15 Exhibition of 5 Coiled Horses from the Stables of Joe Louis (Heavyweight Boxing Champion), 8,45 GOAD TEAMS 15.00 10.00 8.00 6.00 4.00 4.00 1st, and, 2nd. donated by W. H. Gurney St Soh. 9.00 HACKNEY HOMY. SINGLES - . 12,00 10.00 4th. donated by Chainway Store L tcl. 7. 9.15 ROAD SINGLES-15-2 atutunder 12.00 10.00 1st, 2nd and 3rd donated by Supertest Petrolettm Corp. 8. 9.30 LADY DRIVER Eaton Trophy- 5.00 1st. by the T. Eaton Co., Limited, • , 9.45 SIX HORSE mrcir „..15.00 10.00 0. 1st, anti 2nd. donated by Western Foundry Co, Ltd. 10. 10.00 CARRIAGE SINGLES; /54 & under 12.00 10.00 2ftd, donated by Edward Motor Vales 11, 10d 5 BIKE SPECIAL ...80w Pee $3.00 25.00 15.00 1st. donated by Standard Bred Horse Society 12, 10.4.1 HURDLES......... .... . - 12.00 8.00 6.00 5.00 --..„ 4.00 rst. donated by Advance-Times; 4 th.*donated 'by Pattkori tzadio Service. Specid Prize &maid by King beorttnetli Store. 8. 9. 10. 11. I. 4.09 4.00 4,00 5.00 4.00 4.00 5, • 4. 8.00 8,00 4,00 8.00 8.00 10.00 6,00 6,00 100 6.00 6.06 5.60 4.00 4.00 4,00 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 PAGE, TWO WINOHAM ADVANCE-TIMV,S Turoday? October 24t 1940 of the mysterious Jaws and forces which govern the universe; but, prior to this new conception of atomic strut,. We, our knowledge has dealt with fin-. he things, which can be seen, felt, sen- sed, used, measured„ or 'enderstood in some way, This new atomic structure theory is SO incomprehensible that it well may be man's first inkling of the compos- ition of infinite or spiritual things. It defines particles of matter which have position but no size; and which incre- ase in unbelievable strength the closer they are to each, other. Spiritual beings, things and forces are beyond man's comprehension; but undoubtedly they have position, though no size that man can measure or un- derstand; and, beyond doubt, they pos- sess incredible strength and power. Is this new theory the "missing link" be- tween the finite and the infinite? W1'110114111 Advance-Times Published at WINGHAM - ONTARIO Subscription Rate-One Year $2.00 Sias Months $1,00 in advance To S. A, 450 per year Foreign Rate. $3,00 per year li,dvertising rates on application. Authorized as Second Class Mail, Post Office Department Are atom particles finite? Each min- ute speck a little sun Or are they spirit, infinite? Unending energy each one They have position, mass, no size; El- ectric charges bound up tight; Nearness gives them vast power rise; Tremendous strength, unending Might, ATOMIC MYSTERY A phrase made famous by Winston Churchill, "a mystery inside an enig- ma'', seems curious'ly applicable in re- ference to the "Atomic Mystery". For many years it was thought that the atom was the smallest particle of mat- ter, and we marvelled at the prediction that the atomic power of a teaspoon of water would one day drive a mighty ocean liner across the Atlantic ocean; but in recent years the atom has been split into still smaller particles of mat- ter. Now we hear and read about elect- rons, protons, neutrons and positrons.. To make things still more incompre- hensible, the most recent theory is that these particles -of matter are mere points, with no size. Professor PA, M. Dirac, a 44-year-old British mathe- mathician, tossed a theoretical bomb- shell into the Princeton University Bi- centennial Conference recently with a new conception of the nature of matter His proposal caused excitement be- cause it looks promising for helping to solve the mystery of the immense forces binding the nuclei of atoms, splitting of which makes bombs and atomic power. Dr. Dirac proposed that the three primary particles out of which all mat- ter is formed, electrons, protons, and neutrons, are mere points, with no size, The idea seems incomprehens- ible; but, coming from Dr. Dirac it has authority, because a few years ago he found, by mathematics, another equally incomprehensible thing about one of the three primary particles. This show- ed that electrons seemed to have holes in them. Up to that lime all electrons were considered as having negative electri- cal charges, Dr. Dirac's seeming hole was cleared up quickly by the diseov- -ery that there are also positively char- ged electrons, now named positrons. In this new mathematical theory, the three primary particles which have no size possess mass and electrical char- ge. •Regardless of whether these particles. are points or ,something having size, it is known that when they are extremely close together tremendous forces bind them to one another, This force is so strong that if a piano wire could be made of atomic nuclei a single strand is estimated strong enough to hold the weight of the Royal Navy. The known forces of attraction be- ' tween two small particles are weak, the same as gravitation. These forces grow stronger, as does gravitation, the closer the particles approach to each other. If the particles have no size, they can approach so close that the weak attraction becomes immensely strong. This would explain the strand of wire made of atomis This new. conception of the structure of the atom borders on, the sensational, because it seems to nearly define the difference between finite and infinite matter. Down through the ages man has gradually increased his knowledge sommilmummitmammon For Your BUILDING, CARPENTERING Repair Work Built-in CUPBOARDS --SEE-- Bennett & Camera 'Phone 447 VVingham '111.1111111el SHERBONDY'S COFFEE SHOP MEALS LUNCHES FOUNTAIN SERVICE Prompt, Courteous. Attention. Next to Lyceum'Theatre WINGHAM his lcdst year, The fire of entlitts- iasm and enterprise shown in his first pioneering effort continued to burn steadily throughout the ensuing years, At the time of his death he was a dir- ector of the Crown Trust and Guaran- tee Company of Toronto. • With the help of another young man he chopped and logged, in 1800,4the west side of what is now the main street of Chesley, The mill to which his first grain was hauled was the first Building .on the site'of the town. • Dobbington Man Claims Tots Asked For Ride Stratford,-,-A thirty-year-old farm hand, Gordon James Wall, of Dabbing- toe, pleased guilty Thursday morning to unlawful1y abducting four-and-a- half year-old Arlene and two-and-a-' half-year old Robert, children of Mr. and Mrs, George lillaechnie, of Lis- towel, on October $th,, and was sent- enced to six months definite, and one year indefinite in the Ontario Reform- atory, The children were the subject of a widespread search of the back conces- sion roads near Listowel after they dis- appeared from their home on the after- noon of October 8th, Their playmates reported that the children had been taken for a ride by a man in a horse and buggy, MORRIS COUNCIL The Council met on October 12th., in the Township Hall with all the members present. The Reeve presided. The minutes of the last- meeting were read and adopted on motion of Harvey Johnston, and Chas. Coultes. The motion also included that the clause in the last minutes "to hold the meet- ing on October 14th„ be revised to hold ,the Meeting on October 12th on account of Thanksgiving Day. Moved by Chas. Coupes, seconded by Sam Alcock that the council give $50.00 as a donation towards the Pub- lic rest room in Blyth. Carried. Moved by Harvey Johnston second- ed by Joe Yuill that the road bills as, presented by the Road Superintendent be paid. Carried. Moved by Harvey Johnston second- ed by Sam Alocck that by-law No. 11, 1946,4 to hold nomination on Novem- ber 22nd and election if necessary 'on December 9th., 1946, be passed,-Car- ried. by Chas. Coultes, seconded by Joe Yuill that bylaw No. 12, 1946, setting time and place of Nomination and appointing Deputy Returning' Of- ficers and poll Clerks, be passed,- Carried. Moved by Chas. Coultes, seconded by Joe Yuill that the meeting adjourn to meeting again on November 9th., 1946, at 1' p.m-Carried. The following accounts were paid:- Richard Alegtkt:„:(Sellers Drain), $350; Grey Towriihin (Inglis Drain), $74.27; Blyth Stantiafkladvertising), $3,80; Harvey McCutcbeon, (supervisor, Me- Cutcheon Drain), $55,50; Advance- Times, (advertising), $1.35; CKNX (advertising), $3.00; E: Pollard, (Rin- Wel Drain), $30.00; 13, Duquette, (Rin- toul Drain), $34.50; Wm. Pipe, (Rin- toul Drain), $22.50; C. Rintoul, (Rin- toul Drain, $13.50; J. Jordan, (Rintoul Drain), $11.45; P. ,St, Marie, (Rintoul Drain), • $1.20; J. Kerr, (Rintoul Drain), $28,50; Bert Hastings, (road drainage), $5.90; Thos. Miller Sr., (re- pairs to Hall furnishings), $2.25; Har- vey Johnston, (commission on Rintoul Nichol and' McCutcheott Drains), $3.80; Cecil Wheeler, (commissioner on Nichol, McCutcheon and Rintoul Drains), $3,95. Geo. C. Martin, Clerk. W .4STFIELD (Intended for last week) Mr. Donald Campbell of Toronto, spent over Thanksgivin,, with his par- ents, Mr. and. Mrs. W. A. t...onpbell, Mr.. and Ws, Roland Vh...ent, Mr. Ray Vincenet have moved to tt,.,- new home in Blyth, ,Misses DorOthy and Roberta McVit- tie of Goderich, spent Thanksgiving ,with their parents, Mr, and Mrs. Wm, McVittie. Mr. and Mrs. Delbert Brown of Til- bury, visited this week with Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Campbell. Mr. Norman Rodger of St. Cathar- ines, spent the week-end with his bro- ther, Mr. Emerson Rodger and Mrs. Rodger, Miss Maureen Knox of Kitchener, was a week-end guest at the home `of her aunt, Mrs. Albert Campbell and Mr. Campbell. Mr. and Mrs, Andrew Horne of Windsor visited with Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Snell, Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Campbell and children visited on Sunday with Mrs. Wm, Miller of Goderich. Mr. W. A. Campbell had a success- ful farm sale last Tuesday, Mr. and Mrs. Cimphall intend moving to Au- burn itt the .near future. Mr. Campbell has sold his farm to his son, Mr. Kenneth Campbell. A large number of the People of this vicinity are attending the Plowing Match at Port Albert this week. Mr. Warren Bamford of Preston, spent Thanksgiving with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Bamford. Mrs, Marvin McDowell visaed last week with her sister, Miss Annie Clarke of Toronto, and at the home of het brother, Mr, George Clarke and Mrs. Clarke of Hamilton. Mt. and Mrs. W. A. Campbell, Mt, W. IL Campbell, attended the wedding on Saturday of the latter's granddaugh- ter, Miss -Frances Crozier of London, to Mr, Nash of London, The wedding taking place in the Metropolitan Church in London, • Mr, Elvin Wightman of Ajax, spent Thanksgiving under the parental roof. Mr. and Mrs. Cliff Ritchie and fam- ily of Walton, visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs': Chas, Sniith„ Mr, and Mrs, Maurice Bosman at- tended the funeral on Thursday of Mrs. David Newells of Belleville. Mr. Smith of Wingham, spent.Sun- daY'with Mr, and Mrs. Gordon Smith. Mr. and Mrs. Emerson Rodger and family, Mr. Norman Rodger visited on Seeday with Mr. and Mrs. Mansel Cook of Colborne Township. Mr. and Mrs. John Gear and Mari- lyn of Kitchener, are spending this wee kwith Mr. and Mrs. J. L. McDow... en. Miss Margaret Wightman has re- turned home after spending several weeks near Jordan Station in the Nia- gra district. Mrs, R, B. Munn of Guelph, spent last week with her mother, Mrs. Clarke, Congratulations are extended to Mr. W. H. Campbell, who on Saturday, October 19th., will celebrate his 90th birthday. Mr, Campbell is enjoying, ing wonderful health, and was able to help in the harvest field this fall. On October 12th he was able to attend the Nash-Crozier wedding at London. Miss Crozier is •a granddaughter of Mr. Campbell. We wish Mr. Campbell health and strength to , enjoy , many more happy birthdays. OPPORTUNITY Emily Patterson Spear Life is so full of opportunity, So rich in time ands place to bless an- other, That none may say, "I have nothing to give To him who sits beside the way-my brother." Why not hold out to him the golden scepter? A word, a smile, and he will know you heed. One may be led by that small act to other, To greater, nobler, farther-reaching deed. Each one is envoy in the world's re- demption, His ministry is here to do God's will; The man who sits in nations' wide tri- bunal • Has font a place more definite to fill. Your work may lie where multitudes are waiting, And mine where one lone soul feels • hope is gone, But each may keep his filled lamp trimmed and burning To light •the way from earth to heav- en's dawn, Life is so full of opportunity, We need not search the shadows of today To find it waiting here and now before us; Then let us watch and wait, and waiting- pray, THE HABIT STICKS , Farmers of Canada were among the shrewdest buyers of Victory Bonds during the war, records show, Once they had cleared off pre-war indebted- ness and had begun to benefit by the increased wartime demand for agric- ultural products they became steady purchasers throughout the successive Victory Loan Campaigns, So it is not surprising that the sale of Canada Savings Bond's during the first week revealed that the man on the farm, and his wife, have not forsaken a habit which they have found to be good for themselves. From rural dis- tricts of each province, comes the same story-the sale of Canada Savings Bonds is "steady." It has often been stated that the farmer proves a tough customer for the salesman - that he is hard to sell on the first approach; but that once sold, he stays sold. Whether or not such an assessment is a fair one in its entirety, might be argued. But at any rate, so far as bonds are concerned, the latter part of the statement appears to be correct.