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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1965-07-15, Page 1e • R,1�lkill ALONG MIME MAIN DRAG By The Pedestrian BIG DOINGS-- The main drag is a busy place these days with big con- struction jobs under way at sites of both St, Andrew's Church and Burke Electric.Ex- cavations are being made at both pines in preparation for new buildings. The work at St. Andrew's required the remo- val of two grand, old maple trees -.the last sign of leafage in the business area. 0--0--0 OLD-TIMERS HERE -- A Cavalcade of ancient automobiles stopped at Danny's Restaurant on Sunday enroute to Kincardine. There were ve- hicles of a dozen or more long discontinued makes. 0--0--0 LONG SERVICE-- Ivan ERVICE--Ivan Gardner, genial Bell Telephone serviceman, recent- ly marked 21 years with Mother Bell. His picture appeared in "Blue Bell". official publication of the BTC. 0--0--0 NEWSPAPER HOLIDAY -- In case you have important items to advertise in The Ad- vance -Times early next month it would be well to note that this office and plant will be closed the first two weeks in August, July 31 to August 14 inclusive. 0--0--0 FIRST LEAVE -- Several Wingham cadets were home from Ipperwash for the week -end. Reactions to the first week of training were mix- ed but dislike for the corporals seemed to be widespread. be 4111 btancieZiotra Wingham, Ontario, Thursday, Jul 38 Orange Lodges, 19 ands In Saturday's Giant Parade Wingham Orangemen were a happy group on Saturday when over 8, 000 people crowd- ed into town for the first Orange Walk held here since 1952. An estimated 1,000 members from 38 lodges joined in the parade which started at Riverside Park and proceeded east on Victoria Street, then north onJosephine to the ball park for the after- noon ceremonies. Ten fife and drum bands as well as nine oth- er bands were in the parade which was headed up by the Teeswater Pipe Band. George Cameron, of Wingham, led the parade on his white horse. Lodges from Milverton, Mitchell, Atwood, Listowel, Harriston, Amberley, Kinloss, Belgrave, Fordwich and Gorrie were represented in the parade which drew members from Perth and Huron Counties and the west part of Bruce County. By all reports the Walk was the largest in the area with others staged at Hanover and Elora. AT THE PARK Elmer Wood of Orillia, past grand master of the L. O. L. , Ontario West, was the guest speaker at the park. Mr. Wood exhorted the Orangemen to be good adherants of their home • Lyman Jardin Wins Low Gross Award The first of four inter -club golf tournaments was held on the Wingham course on Sunday when 48 players competed for points in the Carling Trophy event. The golfers were from the Goder ich, Kincardine, Walk- erton and Wingham clubs. Trophy winners will be deter- mined at the end of the four - round event. The Kincardine Club emerg- ed on top of the heat in Sun- day's play with 62 points; Wingham players were in sec- ond place with 591; Walkerton • had 512 points and Goderich 43. In all some 25 prizes were awarded, most important of which was the low gross score, winner being Lyman Jardin of • the Wingham Club with a one over par 69. He was followed by Don Rae, also of Wingham with a 72. Les Binkley of Walkerton and Ralph Kings- well, Goderich, tallied 73's. Prize for low net went to Bud • Walker of Walkerton with 58. A delicious roast beef din- ner was served at the club house following the conclusion of play. Bob Deorksen, professional at the Goderich Club, is presi- dent of the inter -club group and Matt Boyd of the Wingham Club was chairman for the match on Sunday. Next round will be played at Goderich on Sunday, July 25th. • t v Home League Honors Officers On Anniversary A dinner party was given Monday evening by the Ladies' League of The Salvation Army to celebrate and offer congra- tulations to Captain and Mrs. A. Ferris on their 25tH wedding anniversary. This group of 30 ladies who meet once a week, surprised Mrs. Ferris, president of the Home League. Wheh she was called away from the meeting the ladies quickly went into action and prepared a beautiful table setting. Sr. Major M. Wheeler spoke on behalf of the group and wished the Captain and his wife the very best, and prayed God's blessing upon them as they la- bor together in their ministry. Another member, Mrs. George Currie, presented two lovely gifts of silver. Mrs. Ferris replied to the pre- sentation and Captain replied to Major Wheeler's greeting. The two children, Sharon 16 years and Wesley, 11 years attended. Thanks to all who were responsible for this lovely evening was offered by Mrs. Ferris. --Master Bruce Haselgrove and Barbara Ann of Seaforth spent last week with their grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Omar Haselgrove, while their parents were on a trip to Mack- inac, Mich. Mr. and Mrs, Wal- ly Haselgrove visited his parents on Sunday and Bruce and Bar- bara returned home. NNN lodges, He said it is not good enough to come out on the 12th of July, but necessary to have good attendance at lodges dur- ing the year. FIe told the crowd that every Orangeman should look for the little things that need to be done in every com- munity. "Check your vision," he said, "see things close to you as well as those far away." He went on to use examples of the small things which are so often overlooked because peo- ple only see the big projects. Mr. Wood also told his listeners of the work being done at the Children's Home at Richmond Hill, which is sponsored by the Orange Lodges of Ontario. Master of ceremonies was Ross Errington, of R. R.2, Luck - now, a past county master. Others who spoke briefly were Mayor DeWitt Miller of Wing - ham, Sid Moffatt, worthy mas- ter of the Wingham Lodge, Oli- ver Jacques, of Hensall, grand master of Grand Black Chapter of Ontario West; Murray Gaunt, M, P. P. ; Elston Cardiff, M. P. ; Captain Albert Ferris, of The Salvation Army, Wingham, and Robert Hibbard, of Ford- wich, county master. A number of prizes were handed out during the after- noon with the Milverton lodge winning the prize for the best dressed men'slodge; best dress- ed women's lodge, Listowel True Blues; largest lodge on parade, Amberley; George Acheson, 88, of Milverton old- est male member; Mrs. R. B. Walters, 82, of Fordwich, old- est woman; Frank Johnston of Winthrop, best drummer; Athol Bruce, Belgrave, best fifer. In the evening the local lodge sponsored a barn dance which drew a crowd of about 500. The local Legion sponsor- ed a chicken barbecue which fed over 600 people. The 1966 Orange Walk will be held in Harriston. Enter- tainment at the park was sup- plied by Ross Mann, Reg Bitton and the Teeswater Pipe Band. Presbyterians Turn First Sod for New St. Andrew's A special three o'clock ser- vice was held last Sunday after- noon by adherents of St. An- drew's Presbyterian Church when the first sod was turned for a new church to be erected this year. Rev. William Morrison of Brussels, Moderator of the Hu- ron Presbytery, was guest speak- er for the occasion. Mayor De- Witt Miller brought greetings to the congregation from the town, and Captain Albert Fer- ris, vice-president of the Wingham Ministerial Associa- tion, offered his congratula- tions. Rev. Gordon Fish was in charge of the service. Turning the first sod was Scott Reid. He filled in for Dr. W. A.McKibbon, general build- ing chairman, who could not attend. Mrs. Norman Fry and Miss C.Isbister represented the senior members and families of St. Andrew's congregation; Hugh Gilmour and Joseph Smith, the former Eadie congregation; Charles Congram, the young people and Ronnie McGee the children of the congregation. Leslie Fortune, committee chair man introduced the participants in the sod -turning ceremony. Harold Victor Pym acted as precentor. An interesting highlight of the ceremony was the use of a staff, shaped ;inthe form of a cross, which was made by James McIntosh, and used in place of a spade to turn the sod. The staff was made of wood from the choir loft of the old church. The idea was taken from the Old Testament. In those times a staff spproximate- ly five feet in length was used to indicate authority and power. Inscribed on the staff were the words, "God's Word" and lower on the shaft was a pair of keys made from a steel plate which represented the "keys of the kingdom". The service was well atten- ded by both members of the congregation and other friends of the church. N/NN/NI/1//N/MIIMNINII/NINN/NNNNNM/NNIINNNN/NNNNNNNNNNNNNIIINN/MNMNMONNNNNIINININNNNNNININN/N ELMER WOOD, past grand master of On- tario West, was the featured speaker dur- ing the Ceremonies at the town park which were part of the Orange walk on Saturday. He is flanked by Sid Moffat, W.M. of the Wingham Lodge and Oliver Jacques, G.M. of the Black Chapter, Ontario West. --Advance-Ti tries Photo. 15, 1965 FIRST SECTION SENIOR FAMILIES of St. Andrew's Presby- terian Church were represented Sunday when Miss C. Isbister and Mrs. Norman Fry assisted at the sod -turning for the new sanctuary which will be built this year. The staff, being used by Mrs. Fry, was made from wood drawn from the choir loft of the old church and was made by James McIntosh. —Advance -Times Photo. Wide Interests Are Met At Vacation Bible School The eleventh annual Vaca- tion Bible School for Wingham children from three to twelve years old began Monday of this week in the United Church, The theme for the one week school is "God and His World". All age groups meet in their own departments from 9 till 11, 15 then join for the closing worship under the direction of Mrs. W. B. Cruikshank. A mid- morning snack provided by five units of the U, C. W. is arrang- ed by Mrs. Roy Bennett and the ladies of these units. Mrs. Ken Wood and Mrs. El- wood Irwin take charge of the Nursery Class for 3 and 4 year- olds, assisted by Joan Bennett, Julie Adams, Patricia Zurbrigg, Patricia Walker, Marilyn Tif- fin and Debbie Gibson. For these "wee" children, five play areas have been set up in the gym; one for each of hlocks, books, plasticine, farmyard figures and housekeeping centre. A tape recorder and record player assist in teaching songs. Handcrafts each day help illus- trate the theme, God and His World. Mrs.Jack Reavie directs the Kindergarten class for 5 and (i year-olds assisted by Mrs.Jack Walker, Mrs. Jim Hamilton, Mrs.John Schipper, Mrs.Jack Tiffin, Mrs, Russell Zurbrigg, Lynda Reavie, Donna McKay and Joyce Wacker, In the Sun- day School room for this group, too, play areas are set up for housekeeping, blocks, farm, store and reading centres. A treasure corner on the theme "God's World of Wonder" is added to daily. Stories, hand- crafts and songs and games also fortify the theme. The Primary children, age 7 and 8 are directed by Mrs. Ian MacLaurin assisted by Mel- anie Harris, Marilyn Higgins, Mary Rathbun and Donna Mal- ick. Mary Ann Mason is pianist for the Primary and Junior groups. Field trips in groups are made, along with stories and projects, to study the theme "God the Creator". The Junior department for 9,10 and 11 year-olds is direct- ed by Mrs. G. W. Tiffin assisted by Laura Walper, Vana Rosen- hagen, Wanda Wilson, Edith and Mary Austin. The theme, "God, Creator and Sustainer" is studied and projects on planta rocks, weather and the solar system are carried out. A mu- seum of articles from distant ?laces is being collected and all data on Mariner IV's trip to Mars. A woodworking project will be directed by Rev. C.M. Jardine for this group. Wiif's' Biggest Promotion Marks 60 Busy Years A. H. Wilford, well known to most in this community, is a man of boundless energy. Sixty years ago, in 1905, "Wil?' arrived in Wingham at the age of 19 to start his first business, an apple dehydrating plant. He set up his operations in a build- ing adjacent to the C.N. line across from the station and hired a staff of workers for his plant. Ever since that day he has been busily taking on one pro - ject after another and last week he announced that he is launch- ing into the biggest promotion of his career. He is taking over a new building in London in which he plans to house a per- manent trade fair. The project, which is to be known as the International Commercial In- formation Centre, will operate as an all -year exposition of Canadian products and is to in- clude a library of informative literature available to all who are interested in the goods which can be purchased in Can- ada. The building is 450 x 100 feet and is located on Falcon Street in London's east end. Last Railway Agent in Howick May Be Removed GORRIE-Application has been made to the Board of Transport by the Canadian Pa- cific Railway Co. to replace the present agent with a care- taker, who would handle ex- press shipments only, and would not handle the present agent's duties. There would be no tele* graph service and all carloads would be accounted for at either Ilarriston or Winghatn. Small freight shipments would he set off at either Harriston or Wingham. A meeting will he held at the Gorrie station in the near future at which time all busi- nessmen and interested parties will discuss the proposal with a representatite of the railway and the Board of Transport who will he present at that time. As both Fordwich and Wrox- eter stations have been closed Gorrie is the only station with- in Howick Township that still has an agent. The Ilowick Township council has written to the railway protesting the removal of the Gorrie station agent.