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The Wingham Advance Times, 1933-04-27, Page 1a kW,la'MFro!wt� ' vyvrny+w� �,. 'Single Copies Five Cents BIBLE PRESENTE GENERAL HOSPITAL C, W, Stewart, of the Gideons, Spoke • at United and Presbyterian Churches A • rep"resentative of the Gideons, Mr. C. W. Stewart, of Toronto, and a former Wingham boy of 25 years ago, spoke in the United Church on .Sunday morning, outlining the nature. of the work this society is carrying on. At the evening service at St. An- drew's Church, Mr, Stewart also spoke on the work carried on by fhe Gideons. Following 'his address, Mr. Stewart, on behalf of the Gideons, presented to the Wingham General Hospital, twelve Gideon Bibles. Mr: T. King; on behalf of the Hospital, Board, accepted the Bible and ex- tended thanks to the Gideons for the splendid gift. Mr. Stewart told of the origin and ;growth of the society, and the extent of the work being done by the Gid - eons. In Canada there' are upward of 200 members and in tie United Stat- es, 5000. STOMACH GAS RUINS HEALTH AND BEAUTY Stoniach gas that causes loss of sleep and rest rtii.ns your health and your beauty! Even people who have -suffered for years from stomach troubles caused by acid stomach are :getting relief from Bisma-Rex, a new, delicious -tasting antacid powder. Bis - ria -Rex brings lasting relief, too. Get it today • at McKibbon's Rexall Drug Store. 'Celebration at Teeswater Monster Celebration on May 24th in Teeswater = Baseball Tourna- ment — Good Music — Street Dance, Etc. Watch for posters. OBITUARY William Wilson The sudden death of William Wil- son, Lower Wingham, on Thursday, =came as a great shock to his family and many friends. Mr. Wilson was reading the paper when death came so peacefully and suddenly that it -vas' thought he had fallen into a sleep. He was born in Galscow, Scot- land '78 years ago, and came with his parents as a small child to Canada, diving for a short • time at Whitby. Until seventeen years ago he farmed -in this community then retiring and Inas since lived in Lower Wingham. Surviving him are his widow, who "was formerly Mary Cameron; one daughter, Hazel, at home,; two bro- thers, George of Turnberry, and An- drew, of East Wawanosh, also two sisters, Mrs, R. Stapleton and Mar- garet bothof, East Wawanosh. The funeral was held from his late resi- dence, Lower Wingham, on Saturday afternon and was conducted. by Rev: Grant of Belgrave. ` Interment • was made in Wingham Cemetery. Mrs. •J. J. Johnston There passedaway on April.1.8th, at her home, 124 Leo Ave., Sault Ste. Marie, Ont., ' Margaret Jane Breen, beloved wife of John J. Johnston, in her 69th; year.. Deceased was born in Enniskillen Township, but came with her parents at an early age to Turn - berry where she resided until she was married, after which she spent some. years in Petrolia, later going to Sault Ste. Marie, where she has since re- sided. She leaves to mournher loss, her htisband and one daughter, Mrs. J. Dennery, of Toronto; also six bro- thers and two' sisters, William J„ Thomas A., David A,, George H. and. Mrs. J. E. Fortune of Grand Rapids, Mich.; Robert 3,, of Turnberry, Chas, A., of. Milwaukee, Wis., and Mrs. W. A. Mines, of Turnberry. The funeral was held at St. Paul's Anglican Church, Wingham, on Fri- day afternoon, the services being conducted by the Rector, Rev, Er- nest Hayes, A large congregation of relatives and friends was present for the service, Interment tools place in Wingharn Cemetery. The pallbearers were her five bro- thers Thomas, William, George, Rob- ert David and W. A. Mines, a a bro. then -in-law. Friends from a distance whio at- tended ded thefuneral ft neral were four broth- ers r ers aridlkt sisters Mrs. rs, J. 1�. .� I'or. tut Grand , tune, C� a d Rapids, Mich., Alt.. and Mrs, J. 'Deanery, Toitotito ,and Mrs. D. McLean ,of .:Petrolia, • With Which is Amalga aced The Gorrie VXdotte and Wraxeter WINGHAM, ONTARIO,' THURSDAY, APRIL 27th, 1933 , LARGE AU IENC p ENJOYS THE PLAY PRESENTED IN THE UNITED CHURCH The Play "An Old Fashioned Moth- er" Was Well Presented Triose whowere present to :see the play "An Old Fashioned Mother" which was presented in the United Church Sunday School room under the auspices of the Young Ladies'. Evening Auxiliary on Tuesday even- ing, enjoyed an evening of high class entertainrnent. The play was divided into three acts and took the audience to the village of Canton in the State of New York. The time was forty years ago and the quaint costumes of that period added a pleasing effect to this presentation. -That the cast of characters have labored diligently for this production was proved by the splendid manner in which they played their parts, and all are to :be congratulated . Elgin Coutts (Jeremiah ,Gosling) kept the audience in good humor throughout with his . swapping ideas, but it would take too long to men- tion the splendid achievements of the various actors so will get along with the story. The old-fashioned mother had a wayward son, John, who was addict- ed to drink, but who rescued a tramp from the ditch and brought pinihome after two 'others had pased him by. The choir who were,practising at his home were much surprised at his kindly . actions but the mother told them the story of, the good Sapiari- tan. After the tramp had his wound dressed and was fed the mother had a talk to him and he decided to re- turn to his home and live a useful life. The wayward son, John, also promised to stop drinking and lead a good life. While' having supper that night the sheriff appeared on the scene with a warrant: for John's arrest in connection with a shooting. He protested his innocence but was sent to thestate prison for two years. After serving part of his time in jail the real criminal confessed,. to the. crime and John was released, but was ashamed to return home. The oldest son during John's ab - settee was married and after living a while with his mother, got her to mortgage the home ,so that he could start in business in the city, John re- turned home to find nobody there, and intended to steal money, but was prevented by. the tramp he had •for- merly helped and who is now a res- pected citizen and who gave him en- ough money for a newstart in life, He' left without letting his mother know he had been there. Two years later when the mortgage, came due the family refused to help their old another with the payment. The place was sold and next day she was to be taken to the poor -house. John returned just in time to pur- chase the House, having shade his for- tune in a distant state. He returned. the property to his mother. The moral was "Look not upon the wine. when it is red. What thy hand haveth to do, do it cheerfully in the fear of the Lord and honor thy fa- ther and thy another that thy days may belong in .the land" Between the acts .musical numbers were given by Cleghorh Bros.` and Fred Templernan, and 'a piano selec- tion by Miss Tena Reid. Cast of Characters: Deborah Und- erhill, A Mother in Israel, . Mrs. Rog- er Oke; Widder Bill Pindle, Leader of the Choir; Mrs. G. Williams; Low- izy Loviny Custard, Plain Sewing and Gossip, Mrs. J. M. McKay; Isabel Simpscott, The Village Belle, Miss Vesta Fox; Gloriana Perkins, Good as ,Gold, Miss. Blanche Weir; Sukey Pindle; The Widder's Mite, Miss Jo- sephine VanNorman; John Underhill, The Prodigal Son, Mr. Alvin Proc- ter; Charley Underhill, 'The Elder Brother, Dr. Geo. W. Howson; Bro. Jonah Quackenbush, A White Sepul- chre, Mr. Elmer Wilkinson; Jeremiah Gosling "Jerry", A Merry Heart, Mr. Elgin Coutts; Enoch Ron, An Out- cast and Wanderer, Dr. A. W. Irwin; Quintus Todd, The County Sheriff, Mr. J. M. McKay; The Village Choir,' Miss 3. Christie, Phyllis johns, Mrs, Habkirk, Mrs. G. L. Baker, J. Mc- Michael, Garnet' Baker, BOY SCOUTS TO BE ORGANIZED . Plans are now under way for the organization of a Boy Scout Troop in Wingham. The Field Secretary from Scout Headquarters in' Toronto was in town and had a conference with Mr. J. R. M, Spittal who will undertake the forming of this troop. A number' of boys, ei5 to 18 years of age will be trained during the sum- mer as leaders, so that by fall they will be qualified to assume the rank, of patrol leader. There will then be a campaign put on for scout members' and it is expected by the large num- ber of inquiries that Wingham will have a real live Boy Scout organi- zation rganization in the near future.; Any boys between the ages of 15 and 18 who are interested . in this; Movement will kindly call and see Mr. Spittal. Permanent Waves! Mr. Hugh Shaw, of Jones Beauty Parlor, Toronto, is, in attendance for the summer months at Adams' Beauty Parlor, and will give personal attention for Permanent and Finger Waves.' Will Open New Service Station The new Service Station, recently erected on the Exchange Hotel pro- perty, has been rented by Barbour- & Jackson, who will take possession May lst. As Mr, Ernie Jackson has been a resident of Wingham for 12 years, and yr. W Barbour of Tees - water, conies highly recommended, we welcome Bina to ettr midst, and wish then every sttccess in their new enterprise. WROXETER LADY FRACTURES HIP While shopping in Wingham last Wednesday, Mrs. Agnes Earls, of Vro\eter, had the n rsfortuic to fall on the stairs it otie of .the stores here and fracture her hip. J An ambu- lance was called and she was rushed tothe Hospital here the p w fracture . wa,•ereduced. Although doing as well, as can .be expected, Mrs, Earls .will be confined to the hospital for some time yet. BRIDE AND GROOM SHOWERED A very pleasant evening was spent at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Wilson, Wingham; when about twen- ty girl friends of Miss Catharine Morrison held a shower in her honor, prior to her marriage this month. Al- though, it was a complete surprise to Miss Morrison she thanked them in a few words for their many beauti- ful and appreciated gifts. After sing- ing "For She's a Jolly Good Fellow" and "Auld. Lang Syne" the evening" was spent in games and music. The party concluded by a dainty lunch lunchprovided by the girls. A shower was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs, Michael Rettinger, of Formosa in honor of their son, Cle- tus, whose marriage to Miss Cathar- ine Morrison, took place this week. He thanked them fortheir lovely'usee ful gifts and extended to them all an invitation to visit them in their new home. The remainder of the evening was spent in dancing. Stop, Look ,and Fill Up The new filling station situated on what was formerly known as the Le - pard property, will open for business May lst. Our motto is "Service with a senile. Barbour & Jackson: Will Be Ordained Nineteen students have graduated from Emmanuel College, Toronto, and will be ordained to the ministry by the Conferences of the United Church of Canada in May and June: Among the list of names is one from this district, Id. Ballagh, M.A., Tees - water. Brussels Scene of Presbyterial Convention The 19th annual meeting of Mait- land Presbyterial Society of the W. M. S. of the Presbyterian. Church in Canada, will be held in Melville Pres- byterian Church Brussels, o Tues- day, s s, n Tt c. day, May 9tli,, with sessions at 10,00 ant, 1.30 p.m. and at 7.30 p.m. Mrs. ..i McLennan, William ti M Let nan, of Toronto, will be the gttest speaker. The Mission ..5.. .annd, of the Prep1iytcr•ial :are expect- ed to''ee 'e,end delegates. Mrs. r. R. Davidson, Dungannon, Press Secretary. LAYMEN'S �.TxNT IN LAR DAYS WILL G AHOLD " Y INCIEAS; YOUR BUYING POWER Rev, Canon Gould, Guest Speaker, Explains Restoration Fund The Layman's Association of the Deanery of Huron met in the base- ment of St. Paul's Church, under the preeidericy of Mr. Harold Blackstone of Goclerich, on Monday evening, The Deanery comprising the par- ishes of Hensall, Exeter, Clinton, Blyth, Bayfield,, Goderich, Brussels, Seaforth Wroxeter, Dungannon. and. Port Albert, was well represented: Goderich is to be, congratulated on having the greatest number of dele- gates present, eighteen representing St. George's Church being present. The evening commenced with a de- votional period in St. Paul's Church taken by the Rural Dean, The Rev. F, H. Paul, of Bayfield. The ladies 'of St. ,Paul's served a splendid banquet. The Mayor of Wingham, Mr. W. H. Willis, gave an address of wel- come to the delegates. He referred to the great loss sustained by the Anglican Church in the West, and ex-' , pressed the deep sympathy of the town and churches in Wingham, and hoped that the attempts to restore the lost funds. would be successful. The Rev. Canon Gould was the guest speaker of the evening -and he dealt intensively with the appeal to restore the lost Endowments. The lost endowments as reported to the Executive Council of the General Synod represent $758,641.54 and this amount .is possibly larger. The en- dowrne'nts were made up as follows, about four-fifths from the Mother Church in England, and about one- fifth from Canada (including many generous personal gifts from the great Archbishop Machray) and the United States. The Dioceses affected are the five Missionary Dioceses of Athabasca, Moosonee, Keewatin, MacKenzie River and Yukon, and the diocese of Rupert's Land. These six dioceses, together with the dioceses of Brandon, Qu'Appelle, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Calgary and Edmon- ton, lost together, all the Clergy Wi- dows' and Orphans' Fund and the Clergy Superannuation Fund of the Province of Rupert's Land. St. John's College, Winnipeg, lost endowments for the support of the warden and staff and for scholarships. Some en- dowments of the Dean and Chapter of St. John's Cathedral, Winnipeg, used for educational work; were also lost. The restoration of this fund was in part immediately helped by the Clergy of the Church, who subscrib- ed $92,000. This was a generous self- sacrifice by missionary workers, bish- ops and clergy, and constituted an unanswerable challenge to the 'laity to subscribe to the Restoration Fund and this appeal is now being made throughout Canada to the laity of the Anglican Church.. To carry on the work of the Church in the dioceses effected it necessary that the Res- toration Fund is quickly subscribed and the Deanery of - Huron will, no doubt, do their part toward the rais- ing of money for this great ,purpose. NOTICE Will the public please note that beginning next Wednesday, May 3rd, the merchants will close their places of 'business every Wednesday after- neon from this elate until the end of October. Weeks in which a public holiday occurs the stores will not ob- serve the Wednesday half holiday. "Am I Intruding?" Will be presented by Durham A. ee, P. A. under the: auspices of the V eingliarn A.Y.P.A., Friday, April 28, Tickets 25c. FOX SCARF GIVEN FOR X-RAY FUND Will be Raffled Off by Chamber of Commerce The Allen-DuVai Fox Farm have very kindly donated a beautiful silver fox scarf to the Chamber of Cont. merce. The proceeds from raffling. this beautiful fur piece will be ap- plied to the X -Ray fund of the Wing - ham General Hospital. Plans are un- der wayfor the selling of the raffle g •1 tickets and it is hoped the public will buy the tickets in. great numbers and s this o help lr s woriliy cause. Further announcements will be made by the Chamber of •Commerce. Wingham Merchants Combine To Make Record Shopping Event for Friday and Saturday Outstanding Values are, Offered by Merchants Displaying Twin Dollar Day Pennants Cash Prizes for Lucky Tickets. Wingharn Merchants are, on Fri- day and Saturday, combining to make Twin Dollar Days of 1933 a record- breaker, On Friday and Saturday a community wide sale of merchandise will be featured —and prices are such that many will come miles to partic- ipate in this big selling . event. Busi- ness in Wingham on those two days should reach record heights, as the merchants have done all in their pow- er to price merchandise to stimulate. buying. In the Spring many people need a tonic for run-down conditions and the merchants offer the Dollar Days as 'a tonic for run-down purses and pocket books. Nothing could be quite so convenient as to have Dollar Days the last Friday and Saturday in Ap- ril. The roads which have been so bad are now itt the best of condition and this will enable all to participate in this great sale at Wingharn—your logical shopping centre. Community sales and other sales when the merchants of Wingham have combined, have been an institu- tion nstitution for many years, but never in the past quarter of a century have prices been at the low level they are to -day, andat no time have Wingham Mer- chants offered such remarkable sav- ings. They have won an enviable re- putation by past sales for exception- al values, but whatever record they have had in the past will be beaten this week -end. Cash Prizes Twin Dollar Day Pennants will be displayed in the windows of each Dollar Day Store—shop at these stores where you will get a ticket for every dollar you spend, on the cash prizes. Thirty -fire dollars will be given away free. Write your name on the tickets you receive and place them in the ballot box in the store where you retake your purchase.' The draw will be made at 11 p.rn, Satur- day in the South Window of the Bell Telephone Co., and the following prizes awarded: 1st prize $8.00;; 2nd prize $6.00; 3rd prize $4.00; 5 prizes. of $2:00; 7 prizes of $1.00. No 'tic leets will be given. after 10.15 p.m., Saturday. Somebody will win -will it be you? Be on hand Saturday night for. the draw. draw: Only one prize, to any one person. Bills advertising this sale have been mailed or delivered to every house- holder in this district. If you did not receive yours notify the Advance Times office! giving your name and address. FIREMEN CALLED TO GRASS FIRE VISITING SPEAKER TRIPLE V CLASS On Friday afternoon the Firemen Mr. Aubrey Oldham, of Sarnia, were called to duty. A grass fire President of the London Conference which had started near the railway bridge on Minnie St, had got out of control when fanned by a stiff north wind. Prior to the arrival of the fire- men the fire had made rapid head- way and when the fire crew arrived on the scene the grass close to Mrs. McPherson's barn and. along the fence back of Mr. Galbraith's, also close to J. H. Crawford's garage, was burning, and had it not been brought under control at once, might have had serious results, as it was, the hose was quickly laid and the fire was soon under control. Practically no damage was done by the fire except a few fence posts and rails were destroyed. NEW NEWSPAPER IN PALMERSTON.. We have now received two issues of "The Palmerston Observer," edit- ed by Mr. Kenneth J. Carleton, for- merly of Creemore, Ont. This paper is well printed and edit- ed and a credit to the town of Palm- erston in every way. It has been well patronized by advertisers. Apparent- ly the people of Painterston have missed a local paper since the Spec- tator ceased publication. We congratulate Mr, Carleton and his associates, Mrs. R. C. Chesney and Mr. Chesney, on the very fine appearance of their paper and wish them every success in Palmerston. Do Not Forget The three -cent stamp required on all cheques for slums tinder $5,00 will come into effect on May 1st. Notice to Cribbage Players The final Tourney of this season will be held in the Armouries Thurs- day evening, next week, May 4th, not Tuesday as announced. Be on hand early, play starts at 8.15 p.m. 17 New Members Join Blenheim Church. At the :Easter morning service at the Blenheim United Church, 17 new members were received into the mem- bership of the church. Rev, Sidney Davison, pastor of the Blenheim 'Un- ited n-ited Church, and formerly of Wing - ham, carried out' the ceremony, Income Tax Returns According to the Income Tax Act all income tax ,returns must be filed on or before April 30th with the in- spector of Income Tax, London. The forms ,supplied carry the details for the computation of the tax accord— ing to last year's schedule. The Act of 1983 changes e:terliptiion , to read. F--$1000 for ,single teen; $2000 for. married hien; G-$400; H--$400. The householder exemption is abolished. Young People's Societies of the Un- ited Church, will address the Triple V Class on Sunday afternoon at the usual hour. The class will act as host to the young people of the dis- trict, including both young men's and young ladies' classes and members of young people's societies, Mr. Old- ham will speak at Exeter in the morn- ing and Auburn in the evening. On Sunday evening the Triple V Class will take charge of the evening service in their own church. Correction In our report of the East Wawa - nosh Council we stated that the next meeting would be on the 15th of May. This should have read May 1. Please note this correction. Business Man Passes We regret to report, as we go to press, the death of William R. Dyer, at noon. to -day (Wednesday), in his 63rd year. At the time of going to press funeral arrangements have not been made. Attending Provincial W. M. S. Mrs. A. E. Lloyd and Mrs. H. F. McGee attended the Provincial Wo- men's Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church held in Strat- ford, Tuesday and Wednesday this week: Attending Synod Meeting Rev. • Kenneth MacLean and Mr. W. H, Gurney were at the meeting of the Haniilton and London Synod of the Presbyterian Church in Canada ada which was held in Elmwood Presbyterian Church, London, on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday of this week, Attended Presbyterial Meeting The following attended the County Presbyterial meeting of the W. M. S. of the United Church., at Thames Road on Tuesday: Mrs. W. J. Greer,. Mrs, 'Win, Field, Mrs. Blake, Mrs. 1�. Wellwood, Mrs.' W. H. Willis, Mrs. J. ,0; Habkirk, ,Mrs. Andrew Currie, 'Mrs. Peter Gowans, Mrs. 5:. Wilson, Mr. Samuel Bennett, Mr; Gowans and Mr, Andrew Currie, at- tended the County Presbyterial alsci held at Thames Road the same day: GET YOUR COPY IN EARLY As the weekly Half Holiday com- mences next week and our paper will be published during the summer months on Wednesday morning, will all advertisers please have their ad- vertisernents in aur 'hands Monday morning, please, and will+ all those who have news for the paper please hand it in or snail as early as possible, WESTMINSTER TER G MJILD HOLD BANQUET Officers for Ensuing Year Are Ales pointed, The meeting of the Westrniitster Guile of St, Andrew's Presbyterian Church tool. the formof a banquet and program.' During the past few months this society has conducted a membership campaign and were div,: ided into two :sec'Iions, the whites and the blues. The contest was won by the whites and as agreed, the loos- ing side, the blues, served a banquet to the society and their friends, The tables were laid in the Sunday School room and were prettily decorated and laden with tasty food, Following the: splendid repast Jack McKibbon, the Chairman and Toastmaster, introduc- ed the following program: The King, J. McKibborr<. Presbyterian Church in :Canada, S. Mitchell, responded to by Mr. A. E. Lloyd; St Andrew's Church, Mr, Hamm- ond. Responded to by Rev. Kenneth MacLean. Westminster Guild, R. H. Lloyd: Responded to by Rev. David, Mar- shall, Minister of Richmond Hill Presbyterian Church, and a former missionary to British Guiana. To the White Side (winners of the membership contest), Miss E, Gil. Christ: Responded to by June Buch- anan. Solo, by George Henderson. Piano Solo, by Reta Hastie. Reading, by Janet Woods.. , Solo, by Miss Myra MacDonald. Musical Sefection, K. Rintoul. Following the program a short business period was held and the Nominating Committee brought in their report which was approved. The following will be the officers for the' ensuing year: President—Jack McKibbon. 1st vice Pres. -George Henderson. 2nd vice Pres.—Miss C. Isbister. Treasurer—Scott Mitchell. Secretary—Miss Anna Chittick, Pianist—Miss . IVlarian. Mitchell Convenors of Committees Devotional—Miss M. MacDonald, Literary—Miss E. Gilchrist. Missionary—Miss Edna Carr.' Social Program -Mr. R. H. Lloyd. Refreshments—Mrs. Roy McGee, Convenor; Miss Walters, Miss H. Miller, Miss H. Burgess. CONTRACT LET FOR CURRIE'S SCHOOL Work will commence soon on the building of Currie's School House (S. S. No. 9), East Wawanosh. The con- tract for the erection of this new school was let to W. H. Rintoul, local contractor, on Saturday and as soon as the gounds are cleared of the deb- ris heft by the fire, Mr. Rintoul will begin the work of building, which will be about the 24th of May. The old school will be replaced by an all brick structure, modern and truly up-to-date and the -committee have spent a lot of time in getting the plans complete for the school, MASONIC HALL READY FOR USE Mills' Memorial Hall, which was purchased\.last year by Wingham Lodge A.F. & A.M, will be ready for occupation this week, The work of changing this old church building so that it will be one of the finest Mas- onic Halls ;in Ontario, has, been go- ing on all winter and next Tuesday night it will be used for the first time, when the Lodge meets there, The auditorium of the building has been redecorated: its cream with blue trimming, and the • woodwork all freshly stained and varnished, and when the furniture is moved in this weele it will be a. lodge roots of which the local Masons might well, be proud. The basement of the building has also. been 'renovated and decorated, hardwood flooring has been laid and the walls painted cream and the woodwork brown and buff which gives a fine effect. In connection with. this room is a well-equipped kitchen., This large assembly or banquet room is separated from. the entrance hall- way by stained french doors with bevelled glass. A new furnace 'has o al,Ca been installed. It is understood that the official, opening of the building will be held toward, the end of May and further notice of this will be given,