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:MAITLAND LODGE
GIVES DEGREES TO
11 TEE:WATER. MEN
Seven candidates of Teeswater•
.Lodge. I.O.O.F. received their init-
iatory degree at Maithind Lodge I
on Thursday evening, Four
members of this same lodge received
their third degree the same evening
by the local degree team.
Tceswater lodge for some time has
not had enough members to carry on
their own work but at the rate they
are now receiving members they will
soon be a strong lodge numerically.
NOTICE
The annual meeting of the Wing-
liam Chamber of Commerce will be
beld in the Council Chamber on the
'evening of Tuesday, February 14th,
for the purpose of.receiving the re-
port of the Treasurer and for the
transaction of other business that
may legally be brought before the
-.meeting.
On Trip to Bermuda
Dr. and Mrs. R. C. Redmond left
on Monday for the West Indies. They
-will sail from Halifax and will be
aw:iy ibout .six weeks.
First Baptist Church
The Pastor, Rev. E. C. Smith, will
preach on the subject "Great Hymns
.of the Church," both morning and ev-
*ening, Sunday, February 12th. Come
and hear something about the hymns
-Nve alt sing
Play at Ebenezer Church
:Yricla.y' Night
The play entitled "No Account
David" will be given by the Young
People of 13lueva1e United Church in
Ebenezer United Church (Brown-
-town) on Friday evening, Feb. 10th,
tinder the auspices of the Sunday
-School. Musical numbers between the
acts. Admission 25c, children 10e:
...Goforth Mission, Band
The regular meeting of the Go=
forth Mission Band of St. Andeew's
Presbyterian Church was held on
Friday evening last at the home of C
-the Misses Graham, John Se The (3
President, Mrs. R. H. Lloyd occup-
cd
$
the chair. After the regular de-
votional period the topic for the ev-
ening "Seven Seas of Service" was
etaken by Mrs. T. Currie., The bal-
ance of the evening seas spent in
-sewing after vvhich lunch was served.
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With Which is Amalgamated The Gorpe Vidette and Wroxeter News.
WINGHAM, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY. 9th, 1933
UNITED CHURCH
ANNUAL MEETING
Reports for 1932 Presented,' Which
• Are Very Encouraging
The annual congregational meeting
of the Wingham United Ghuich, was
held Wednesday in the assembly
room of the Sunday School, with a
splendid representation of the con-
gregation. Rev. L. H. Currie, .pastort
offered prayer,. after Which A. H.
Musgrove was appointed chairman.
The report of the session, present-
ed by Peter'Gowans, showed a mem-
bership .of 698, During the year there
had been received 23 new members,
13 members removed by death an
17 by. certificate.
Despite the most difficult year th
has just closed, the church is in 1
splendid sittiation financially. Ex
elusive of balance carriedover fro
the previous year by the different or
ganieations, there was raised throug
out the congregation a grand tote
of $10,070.79. ,
The report of the Sunday Schoo
was 'given; by the Supt., F R How
son, which, showed an enrolment
298 members, with an average at
tendance of 174. In the library ther
were 635 books with an average o
50 going out per Sunday. During th
year the school raised .$540.99. Th
Mizpah S. S. report, which meets ii
the country, was presented by Wrn
Wellings, showed an average attend
ance of 29, and • had raised $44.10
The Y. P.' S. report, presented by
Miss M. Campbell showed ' 20 meet-
ings with an average attendance of
30.- The reporrof the Mission Band,
given by Mrs. A. R. DuVal, showed
that they were doing a splendid work
they had held 22 meetings with an
byaverage attendance of 50, had reas
chat their allocation,and had sent
$100.14 to the treasurer. The Victory
•
Mission Circle report, given by Mrs.
(Dr.) G W. Howson, showed they
had raised $278.55. Mrs. Chas. Camp-
bell presented the W. M. S. report,
they had raised 4826.02, besides a
lumber of boxes of clothing which
lad been sent to the West. Miss M.
Carn.pbell gave the report of the C.
group. There is a membership
f 26, and the group has on hand
7.85„
The report of the Woinen's Assoc-
iation, was given by Mrs. Dan Ged-
des, who extended an invitation to
all the ladies to attend their meet-
ings; they had raised $424,66. Mrs.
W. J. Adams, who was in .charge of
he Baby Band, presented her report,
here were 22' members, four of
horn were new members, and she
ad ' sent $5.25 to the :treasurer,
The Treasurer, J. A. Mills, pre-
sented the report of the church which
showed, that the congregation had
raised $7848.10; of this amount they
had sent in $2450 for the M. & M.
.fund.
There were six members appointed
to the session, F. R. Howson, G. M.
Proctor, A., Reid, T. H, Gibson, Rob-
ert, Currie, Sr., J. M. Graham, the
former taking the place of his father,
who had been removed by death; six
were appointed to the Committee of
Stewards: 5. A. Mills, G. T; Robert-.
son,' R. A, Coutts, Thos. Wallace, R.
J. Currie inid 'Thomas' Kew. This
brought tbe business part of the
meeting to a conclusion, after whieh
refreshments were served.
at
a
50th ANNIVERSARY
OF MARRIED LIF
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A pleasant occasion was celebrate
on Monday afternoon when Mr. an
Mrs. William J, Spud; 3rd conces
sion of Morris, celebrated the fiftiell
anniversary of their marriage. Mrs
Souch, formerly Miss Charlotte An
Jewitt, second daughter of the lat
Mr ,and Mrs. Thos. Jewitt, of th
2nd concession of Morris, and afr
Souch were married at the home o
the bride's parents, by the Rev, Mr
Burwash, pastor of Browntown and
Belgrave Methodist Churches. They
have resided on the Souchhomestead
on the 3rd concession ever since.
Mr. and acfts Souch have had a
family of ten ,the oldest son died
when an infant, and the eldest date-
g•hter, Mrs. John Stewart, passed
away a few years ago, Two sonseand
a daughter reside in the West, one
daughter at. Duriga.nnon and the oth-
er members of the family reside in
this district.
T. W. PLATT IS
E APPOINTED AS NEW
NIGHTWATCHMAN
el, —
Council Vote E. Lewis Month's Sal-
ary in Appreciation of Long
Service.
•
Relatives numbering twenty-five
I gathered at their home and spent the
- afternoon in social chat, and enjoyed
a six o'clock dinner, after which a
- program of speeches, old time songs
e and readings was enjoyed, The bride
f and groom of fifty years ago were
e the recipients of many beautiful
e gifts consisting of a well-filled purse
1 a couch, silver tea spoons and a Un-
. ited Church hymnal. The Sunday
previous Mr. Souch, who has always
•
,Cocktails Form Drink Habit .
A large percentage of cocktail w
;drinkers are young men and women. h
'They drink to lose their shyness, and
that they may become bright and in-
teresting, and, it inay be, also partly
in a spirit of bravado. But all will
-. agree that cocktails are utterly, bad
ior the young; their use injures the
'stomach and lays the foundation of
-a habit, Youth is the time when ebe
'drinking habit is most rapidly acquir-
ed.—Exchange.
ANNUAL MEETING
OF EADIES' CHURCH
The anneal meeting of Eaclies'
Presbyterian Church was held on
Tuesday afternoon, Jan. 17th, in the
basement of the church with a splen-
did representation of members pres-
ent
The Minister, Rev. Win. Patterson,
presided. and opened the meetieg
with a short devotional service, fol-
lowing by a brief address, expressing
appreciation of the co• -operation giv-
en him in his work.
The session reported the addition
of 5 new members, all by certificate,
and 3 baptisms. No removals were
reported.
The Treasurer's Report was very
encouraging, although the balance on
hand showed a decrease of $111.04
from that of 1981, Total receipts for
the year were $981.94 and expendi-
tures were $1042.98. ,
Reports from the other organiza-
tions of the church showed that all
have had a very satisfactory year..
Following the business meeting, re-
freshments were Served by the ladies
present.
During the past week Rev. Patter-
son has held a series of prayer meet-
ings in the congregation, these being
in the homes ot Mrend afrs.
Fortune, Miss A. Hastings, Mr. and
Mrs. R. Appleby and Me, mid Mrs.
R, Gilkinson, All have been very
elpful and, for the most part, have
been well attended.
•
Schooi Re,Opened Monday
.After a week's holiday the Ptiblic
School re -.opened on Monday, but ap-
parently there are still. a great num-
ber. Sick .witheineasies and colds as
there were about 100 of the pupils
who ,dict not attend. In one room
only eleven came. to class out of .a
roll of :thirty-seven. The higher grade
es are less affected,. than the lower
grades, as no doubt malty in higher
grades have had the measles :before,
Small Attendance at 'Relief Euchre:
The Women's Institute Relief" Eu -
dire held last Friday; evening in the
Council Chamber wai very poorly at-
tended, Only abouti. ten tables were
used. ;The small turnout was due, no
cloubt?" to the many eotinter-attrat-
tions which were being held the same
vening. However, thee present had
a very enjoyable evening. Mr. j. M.
Greham won 'first prize for the men
and Mr, N. Fry the men's prize for
lone hands. Mrs. R G, Gannett Won
the ladies' prize and Mrs. C. Swanson
had the most lone hands for ladies..
Following the Play" a very IoVelY
lunch was served by the Woinen Of
the Institute
been an active worker in Ebenezer
C:hurch, was presented: with a beau-
tiful bouquet .of roses on -behalf of
the Sunday School. Among the
guests were fhe bride's brother, Dav-
id, and Mrs. Jewitt, of BIttevale, four
sisters of the groom and their immed-
iate family; one daughter, Mrs.
Youeg,. and one sister, Mrs. Erring-
ton, of Dungannon, were unable to
be present.
NOTICE
The LadieS' Aid of St. Andrew's
Presbyterian Church will hold a Val-
entine Tea and a Sale of Home made
Baking in the basement of the Church
On Saturday afternoon, Feb. 11.th,
Sale to commence 'at 3 o'clock sharp.
Tea served from 3 to 5 o'clock. Ev-
erybody welcome.
Lady Bowlers' Bridge
The Ladies of the Bowling Club
held their semi-monthly bridge party
at the home of Mrs. (Capt.) W. J.
Adams. on Monday night. Five tab-
les enjoyed the evening of bridge.
The winner for the evening was Mrs.
G. L. Brackenbury. After the play
refreshments were served.
Mr. Lockeridge Progressing
Favourably
Alfred and Walter Lockeridge mot-
ored to Toronto on Sunday to see
their father, who 'underwent an op-
eration in St. Michael's Hospital
about two weeks ago. We are pleas-
ed to report that Mr. Lockeridge is
progressing favourably. Mr. J. Her-
geott, an uncle, Fred Fuller and J. 0.
Habkirk, accompanied th em.
Took Wrong Medicine
Causing Death
Taking copperas, by mistake. :for
salts, Miss Agnes Finnegan, 70 years
of age, died of poisoning at her home
Dungannon, Saturday. It was:
thought at first the women had tak-
en paris green, but the finding of a
packet of copperas, which she *as
accustomed to feed to the hens, led
to a• stomach .atialysis in which cop-
peras was clearly found to be the
cause of deatb,
SWINE CAR
HERE FRIDAY
On Friday afternoon, February 10,
Wingham Win be Visited by a swine
demonstration car of the department' A
of agrieulture...The ,exhibit, will fea- si
turd the bred :sow and the pure bred sc
boar sales, lectures',on hog market- D
ing, grading and, paresties. At;imals re
will be on the train :for sale ancl will at
be sold :to those visiting the train. in
A regular meeting of Wingham
Town Council was held Monday ev-
ening at 8 o'clock.
All members were present.
His Worship Mayor Willis was in
the chair.
Minutes of last meeting were read
and approved.
A letter was read from the Kitch-
ener City Council requesting Council
to endorse their resolution asking the
Provincial Government to alter the
property qualification for members of
Council. This was ordered filed.
A letter from the Council of the
Town of New Toronto requesting the
Council to endorse a resolution in
regard to Unemployment Insurance.
This Was ordered filed.
A petition was presented signed by
Jos. Guest and others asl ing. for a
dram to be constructed on the North
side of Charles Street. Discussion
Followed as to whethet. this should
be laid as a local improvement or a
general work.
Moved by Reeve McKibbon, sec-
onded by Coun. Elliott, that the pe-
tition be referred to the Clerk to in-
terview the signers of the petition.—
Carried.
•
The Finance Coenn
number of accounts
and recommended p
Moved by Coen. •
eittee reported a
roperly certified
Ylnilioenj,..seconded
by Coun. Wilkinson, that the report
of the Finance Committee be adopt-
ed—Carried,
Coun. Davidson reported for the
Streets Committee that the drain had
been completed on Water Street.
About 1700 feet of 5 inch tile and 450
feet of 9 inch tile had been laid.
About 821 hours of labor had been
used. The tile had eost $84,50, Sup-
ervision by Foreman$50.00, and ce-
ment $6.50. The Engineer's account
was to be settled yet. The drain on
Charles Street had been repaired with
about one week's labor. The paver.
ments were kept clean eluring the fine
weather, Several trees had been re-
moved. Coun. Davidson thought that
a number of thc trees in town were
becoming very large and would be-
come dangerous in time. He recom-
mended that about 50 young maples
be secured in the Spring for .plant-
ing around town,
Coen. Baker reported for the Pro
perty Committee that the old furnace
a
thought it should be sold or remov-
ed. This was agreeable to Council.
He also brought up the matter of
supply, of wood and Connell agreed
that tenders be invited for a supply
of 20 cords of green hardwood. He
reported that he had a favorable of-
fer for tlic decoration of the Council
Chamber if done now, but Council
thought this should be left over until
the- estimates for the year, were con
sidered,
_
vies standing in the basement an
Coun. Wilkinson reported for th
Fire- Committee that a fire had oc
curred at the Presbyterian Church
but very little damage had been done
Reeve McKibbon reported for the
Cemetery Committbe that the gener-
al receipts for the year 1932 had been
$1233.16 and $1025.26 had been col-
lected for the Permanent Care Fund
which now amounted to $8923.65.
Coen. Elliott presented the Audit-
ors' Report for the year 1932.
Moved by Coen. Elliott, seconded
y Coma Baker, that the tenon of
he Auditors be accepted and that the
sual number of copies of the slim -
1i -try be printed. Carried.
(A summary of the Auditors' Re -
ort will be found on Page Two of
lis issue.)
His Worship enquired as to the
harges for weigh scale fees. Mr.
Ben gave the present rates. Discus -
on followed and it was agreed that
inc rates might be lowered. Coon.
avidson gave notice that at the next
gular meeting he would introduce
1 amendment to the by govern -
g the rates.
Coun. Gilmour reported that he had
information as to a textile firm look -
g for a suitable location to expand
eir plant. It was suggested that
he convey the information to the
Chamber of IC.oimnerce for investi-
gation,
Feeding and breeding of hogs is an-
other subject which will be diseussed
te; some extent. in
The program will be as follows: th
1.30—Inspection of exhibits.
2,15—Carcass demonstration.
2.40—Bacon bog deiuoitstratior
2.;55—T1ie brood sow.
8.05—Lecture on parasites.
8.25—Feed and nutnagement.
8.40 s iection of exhibits,
The Clerk reaeorted that $1277 of
meters of taxes had been: received hi
January. '
Come }Tannit suggested that Courts
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CHATSWORTH RINK
WINS TROPHY
The Western Ontari; Bonspeil,
sponsored by the local Curling Club
which was postponed last week on
account of mild weather, was played
Tuesday and Wednesday of this
week, Seventeen rinks took part in
the play, 10 locals rinks and 7 .from
outside. The outside rinks were:
Spero, Kincardine; Ritz, Chatsworth;
Vandrick, Listowel; May, Palmer-
ston; Edgar, Wroxeter; Smith, Wal-
kerton; Inglis, Belmore.
In the preliminary of the Trophy
event Inglis of Belmore won from
Elliott of Wingham, 12 shots to 6.
The first round of this event was
won by Inglis, Belmore; A. Wilson,
Wingham; D. Rae, Wingham, J. Cur-
rie, Wingham; Ritz of Chatsworth;
Vandrick, Listowel; J. Carr, Sr., of
Wingharn, and Small of Winghain.
The second round was won by A.
Wilson, Wingharn; D. Rae, Wing -
ham; Ritz of Chatsworth, J. Carr Sr.,
Wingham. The final was played be-
tween Ritz of Chatsworth and. A.
Wilson, of Wingham, Ritz winning
the event by 14 to 9.
the time of going to press the
sc•cond event and the special event
were still in progress and will not be
finished in time for publication this
week.
LOCAL AND PERSONAL
Mrs, E. Harrison spent the week
end viisting in Toronto.
Mrs. W. j. Greer was a Toronto
visitor over the week -end.
Capt. W. J. Adams spent last week
visiting his brothers in Orangeville.
Mrs. (Dr.) A. W. Irwin and baby
are visiting- in Toronto with her bro-
ther.
Mrs. John Agnew, of London, vis-
iteki last week -end at the home of
her sister, Miss E. Sutton.
Mr. and Mrs. A. j. Walker and
daughter, Dell, attended the Normal
School "At Home" in Stratford last
Friday.
Mrs. J. Henderson left this
week for Guelph, Niagara Falls and
Toronto, where she will visit for a
few weeks.
Mrs. Hammond, Miss June and
Master Everett have left to spend the
remainder of the winter in London
and Montreal.
Misses Olive Tiffin, Vivian Tiffin
and Leah Robertson of Town and
Miss Mary Robertson, of Walton, at-
tended the annual "At Home:: of the
Stretford Normal on Friday evening.
Mr. and Mrs. W. McKenzie and
Mr. and Mrs. j. Schneider attended
the funeral of the late Mrs. McLean,
Wife of Dr. W, J. McLean, Supt. of
Westminster Hospital, London, on
Monday.
Miss Helen Beattie left this week
to take a course in Hairdressing, Per-
manent Waving and all branches of
beauty culture, under the supervision
of Mrs. Jones of the Jones Beauty
Salon, Listowel.
cil take up the matter of a collection
of old clothing through the Chamber
of .Commerce and in co-operation
with the Naromen's Institute. It was
agreed that the Clerk make this sug-
gestion in writing to the Chamber of
Commerce. ,
Mr. Musgrove, .Auditor, was pres-
ent and invited to address the Coun-
cil by His Worship. Mr. Musgrove
made sortie remarks in connection
With the audit and stated that he
thought the 'Council was making good
progress in connection with reduc-
tion of the debt of the Town. 'He -
explained some details in reference to 1'
the ;Good Roads Account. g
The Matter of selection of, a night-
Subcriptioxie $2.00 Per Year
COUNTY L. O. L.
ELECT OFFICERS
12th of July Celebration. at Brussels
With South Huron, Participating
North Huron County L. 0, L. held
a well -attended meeting in the Wing
-
ham Orange Hall on Tuesday after-
noon, Feb. 76. County Master Allan
Pattison, called the meeting to order
and after the general routine of busi-
ness, which showed the' County in a
splendid condition from every angle.
It was decide:el that the County
celebrate the 12th of July in Brussels
arid an invitation was extended to
South Heron County which was in
session in Exeter, to join with North
Huron in their 12th of July celebra-
tion, and received a reply stating that
South Huron would be with us for
the celebration. Bro. Geo. Spotton
then spoke of his activities at Parlia-
ment and elsewhere.
Bro. Thos. Stewart, Past County
Master, conducted, the election and
installation of officers with the fol-
Irwing results:
Worshipful County Master--Bro,
Wm. Mole, Dungannon,
Deputy County Master--Bro, Thos.
Wheeler, Wingham.
County Chaplain --D. L. Weir,
Wroxeter.
County Rec. Sec.—W. T. Miller,
Wingham.
County Fin. Sec.—Harvey Hunking
Londesboro.
County Treasurer—Melville Cul-
bert, Dungannon.
Count- Marshal—Joe Taman, of
Blyth.
lst Lecturer—j. Ruddy, Auburn.
2nd Lecturer—Ira Rapson, Londes- of Palmerston, has been engaged by
boro.
Attwood's place.
the Cra.wford Garage to take Mr..
TRIPLE V CLASS
CONDUCTS SERVICE
AT BELGRAVE
An imic,:reqiioe, service was h Id in
Knox 1.0iited Chut ch, Belgrave, or
Sunday evening, when the Triple v
Bible Class of Young Men of the Un-
ited Church, 'Winghani, took the ser-
vice. The teacher of the class is Mr.
Copeland. The address was given by
Kenneth Lott, who took as his sub-
ject, "It can be done". Mr. J. Mc-
Michael contributed a solo and a guar
tette of the members sang a number.
The service was led in the singing -
by
a choir composted of the class
members. A good attendance was
present to enjoy this pleasing service
and it is the wish to have the class
again with them.
Mr, and Mrs. C. R. Coultes and
family visited with Mr. and Mrs. W.
Thompson at Londesboro on Sunday.
Mr. John Campbell of Aylmer,
spent Sunday with his mother, Mrs.
Chas. Campbell.
Mrs. R. Yule was a London visitor
during the week.
Away For Two Weeks
Rev. L. H. Currie left on Monday
for a two -weeks' vacation in Toron-
to. While there he will undergo med-
ical treatment as he has not been
enjoying good health of late.
Change In Staff
Arnos Attwood, mechanic at Craw --
ford's Garage, has accepted a posi-
tion with Mr. James Kirby, Ford
Dealer, at Teeswater. WM. Graham,
To Live in Colombia
Mrs. W. R. Wilkin (Margaret Pet-
tigrew) has been visiting her mother
ffor the past week. She will leave
ithis week for New York and on Feb.
I18th will sail via the United Fruit
iline, with her husband for Colombia,
!where they will reside for the next
lihree years.
'Suffering from Blood Poisoning
Mr. j. Anderson, John St, had the ly be an uniqueexperience,J
Injured Playing Badminton
While playing Badminton at the
Armouries on Monday night Mrs. G.
Smith had the misfortune to strain a
ligament of her leg. The injury, al-
though not serious, is causing Mrs.
Smith considerable discomfort, but it
is hoped she will soon be about again
as usual.
A Fish Story in January
'Sam Webster heel what must sere -
Januar
- 24th he took a notion to go fishing
t in the Grand. River. His first sur-
prise was when he found plenty of
bait, (worms), within three or four
inches of the top of the ground in
the back yard. The result of. his fish-
ing expedition was a good string of
chub, one being about 8 inches long.
Can any of our readers beat this for
misfortune to scratch his little fin
Iger of the left heed last Friday. I
I was such a minor injury that little
lwas thought of the accident. He kept
!working around on Saturday morning
but by noon felt very weak as blood
poisoning had set in. His hand be-
came badly swollen and a large lump
developed under his arm. His mane
friends will wish him a speedy re- a fiSh story in January?—Elora Exe
.
United Church W.M.S.
The February meeting of the Wo-
man's Missionary Society of Wing -
ham United Church was held in the
School Room and was in charge of
Mrs. W. J. Greer and her group. The
President, Mrs. Willis, presided and
Mrs. R. j. Tyndall offered the open-
ing prayer, Continuing the studies
on the women of the Bible, Mrs. W.
Greer told the story of "Deborah",
the public-spirited woman. The chap-
ter of the study book dealing with
the first churches in \Canada,. was re-
viewed • with special emphasis on
those groups which .now form the
'United Church. The early Congrega-
tional Church liVaS presented by Mrs.
John Wilson; the beginning of Meth-
odist' Missions by Mrs. Geo. Cruick-
shank, and the establishing of the
Presbyterian Church, by Mrs. Thos,
Bowers. A piano solo by Miss Tena
Reid was much Appreciated. Mrs. P.
Gowans reported that the visiting
committee had made 59 calls during
Tatuary. She also asked that any
trangers and sick people in the mile
regation be reported to her. The
nectingc,il.o.sed with prayer by Mrs.
7".
Dennison.'
watchman was then brought np.
The following list of applications
were prc.sented. to Council; Anderson,
R.; Armstrong, R, N,; Atwood, A.;
Benninger, Bitrecy; Bok, Edward;
Boyd, 'Wm, C. Broome, W,; Cese-
more, George; Champion, Harry M.,
Lucknow; Claridge, E., Catham, Ont.,
Coates, Wm. H.; Collar, Herbert;
Congram, Elliott, Lucknow; Fitter,
E, Ripley; Gamble, Joe; Fitzpatrick,
Ed. j.; Montgomery, Archie; Mc-
Donald, John A. McMichael, relay,
Seaforth; Peterman, Eldon; Platt, T.
W.; Roach, Leo; Schneider, Joseph;
Stewart, John L., Belgrave; Stewart,
H. Stoakley, j E.; Thompson,
joseph S.; Tffiii, Elymer;
F. George.
(Continued on Page 5)
GOOD PRICES
AT FARM SALE
ln eidrkeel contrast to the sales we
have been re:tding of in the press re-
cently the sale conducted by Aue-
tionecr 1. R. Bennett on the farm
of Gordon Higgins in Morris brought
splendid prices hi view of present
conditions. •
A binder sold for $102, a seed drill
for $70, oats 28c, and barley 85c per
bushel, sheep $4 to $5 per head,
The sale totalled $1200 and judging
by thel spirited bidding one would
imagine it an old time credit sale in-
stead of all melt
press.
OBITUARY
Russell G. Tervit
Wingliam lost one of its younger
men by death last Thursday when
Russell G. Tcrvit, son of Mr. and,
Mrs. Geo. Tervit, Turnberry. passed
away in Wingham General Hospital
About three Weeks prior to his death
he was strieken by the flu, which late
er developed into pnentnonia. Com-
plications set in and last Sunday he
was given a blood transfusion, but
to no avail.
In March, 1929, he Married Jean
Artie, who with a little three-yeer-pld
daughter, Donna, survive him. He is
also survived by his parents.
The funeral was held from hislate
residence, Frances Street, on Satur,
clay afternoon, the service being con-
ducted by the Rev., L. Is1. Currie, Pas,
tor of the 'United Cherele, Interment
was made in Wingham Cemetery..
• Mrs. W. 3. McLean
Mrs. (Dr.) W. J. McLean, well-
known member of several women's
orgenieetions of the :city' of 'London,
died siiddenly last Friday ,at her.
home on the 'Highland read, at Weste
Minster Hospitah
Mrs. McLean ,had Jived in London
for the past 13 year;;'. Aniong;' the
variom; organiziaions with which she
Was associated were the Highland
Golf Club, WoMen's Faculty Club,
Campbell Becher Chapter, I.O.D.E,
During the .wer she served overseas
as, a V.A.D. with -the Red cross. On-
ly' her husabild survives.
The 'funeral' was held from her
home on Monday. Rev, Dr, 5. Bruce
Hunter, of „Metropolitan United
Church,: officiated. Internlent was
made in Woodland Cemetery, Lone
don, "
Dn W, 1. McLean: 18 m son of Mrs„
ttgaret McLean, of Catherine Ste'
Win gluon,