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The Wingham Advance Times, 1933-10-12, Page 1Single Copies Five Cents IIIMemprpeormempppri,,,oge 'With Which is. Amalgamated The Gerrie Vidette and Wroxeter News. WINGHAM, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 12th, 1933 Subeeriptions $2.00 Per Year HURON COUNTY TEACHERS MEET A L Posliff, 0 L Brackenbnry and Allan Fitzlayson gave Addresses For the first time th many years k the school teachers of East and West Huron inspectorates, numbering 250, held a joint convention at Goderich Thursday and Friday October 5th and 6th. Delegates were extended a civic welcome by Mayor Lee. Miss A. M. Webster, president of the West Huron Teachers' ,sAssociation, presid- id. Devotional exercises were con- ducted by Rev. W. T: Bunt. R. Stoneheuse, principal of Victor- ia School, Goderich, adcleeised the convention on "Teaching of Health" A report on the 0.E.A.. was given by G. M, Keller, delegate froWest Huron. Two delightful solos were contributed by. Mise Margaret Pent- land, of Dungannon. Mr. Shackleton, Blyth, gave an interesting address on "Sports in Public Schools." He. ad- vised against the giving of money as prizes at field days. Finlayson, Wingham, president :of the East Huron TeachersAssoc- iation, spoke on "The Relation Be- tween the Home, School, -Vocation .and Yceith," in which he urged voca- stional guidance, beginning at the age IA 14 to 16 years. ' Luncheon was served in the lecture room of Knox Church, a program ;being presided over by Inspector E4 Beacom, Rev. J. N. H. Mills, of iGoderich was the guest speaker. He sole from the standpoint of a par- .ent and the dependency of parents on .teachers. Miss Verna Anderson, the county :champion public speaker, gave her ;address on "13etter Rural School 'Ground". Miss Olive Anderson and Miss Margaret Douglas, Bayfield, spoke favorably on the new primer. _Air. Conn, Sarnia, inspector of public -schools, who went to school with Hon. G. H. Ferguson at Kemptville, discussed geOgraphy. Gordon S. Kidd of Dungannon,led in the discussion on second ear Normal courses. Pauline „Johnston's "Canadian Born," set to 'music by H. Livens, of Goderich, was :sung by Miss Pocock, of London. Fine addresses were delivered on 'Friday by, Miss Webster, retiring :president of the West Huron Assoc- iation, on "Giving the Public School ,Child a Fair Chance,"; by Miss Dor- othy Little, of I.-onclesboro, who gave •.a geography lesson to a selected class of children on paper -making in Nor- thern Ontario; Miss Alice Archibald, Seaforth; spoke on "Self Improve- ment of Teachers," stressing the int- porta.nce of teachers getting as many viewpoints as possible by attending :summer courses, visiting other .schools, reading books, travel, radio, .current events and having a hobby. Alfred Posliff, principal of Wing .ham public school, gave a clever and humorous address on "Cocenclo Dis- .cimus" (laarn by teaching), and Mr. Brackenbury, principal of Wingham high school, spOke on. "Co-operation." The officers elected for the coming year are: East Huron, president, Mr. Shackleton, Blyth; vice-president, Miss Armstrong,, Clinton; secretary treasurer, G. H. Jefferson,Slinton; li- brarian, Dr. Field; management COM- rnittee, staff of Blyth public school with Miss Sharp of Auburn, and Miss 'Winnifred Rae, of Belgrave. West Huron: president, Mr. Keel- -er, Dashwood; `vice-president, F. H. Howard, Exeter; secretary -treasurer, K. R. Stonehouse, Goderich; council, Miss Ellis, Hensall; Miss Penfold, ICippen; Miss Blackhall, Exeter; lib- rarian, E, Smith, Goderich; delegate to 0.E.A., lefr. Dodds, 'Exeter, •Browntown Football Team Won The local football team took on the Browntown football team at the Town Park on Monday afternoon and lost by the score of 2-0. These teams have played four games this year and 'two were tied and they both have von one each. If weather pertnits it is expected they will play a game to decide a winner. , Winners at Cribbage Tournament The second fall Cribbage Tourna- ment Under the auspices of the local Post of the Canadian Legion, was held in the Armouries on Friday ev- ening, and judging by the enthusiasm of the players these tournaments will be highly successful ,again this year. Tee boards wete played the vvith tot- al score t„,o,,tonnte. btiilcan, Kennedy 'wort first prize with a core of ,1205; Bert: Porter was second. With 1182, and George Kennedy third with 1176. GOFORTH MISSION BAND MEETS The inonthly meeting of the Go- forth II/fission Band. was held at the home of Mrs. S. Hare on Thursday evening, Oct, 5th, with a. good at- tendance present. . The ineeting opened with the sing- ing of a hymn followed by prayer led by Mrs. A. Posliff. The Scripture reading was taken by Mrs. Roy Mc- Gee. The topic "Other Races in Can- ada" was taken by several of the members each giving a short sketch of their habits', racial characteristics and, the work of the church among them "The Finns" taken by Miss A. Williamson; "The Germans" by Mrs. Roy McGee; "The Doukhobors" by Miss Lenore Taylor; "The Jews" by Mrs. W. W. Armstrong; "The Ukran- ians" Mrs, Gordon Gannett. • Mrs. Kenneth MacLean offered the closing prayer after which the mem- bers sewed at the layette they are making, and enjoyed a social hour. "Dominion of Canada 1933 Refund- ing Loin" Prospectus on page two. IT PAYS TO SHOP AT KING'S Friday - Saturday Sale Women's Coats - $9.45 Half sizes and styles for Short wo- men and Misses. All are fur -trimmed, well lined and interlined to keep you warm. Choice from Browns, Blacks, Wine, Navy Blue and Tweed effeces. Friday - Saturday Sale $9.45. Sectional W.M.S. United Church The Fall Sectional meeting of the Nerd' Section of the Wornen's Mis- sionary Society of Huron Presbyter- ial will be held in Whitechurch Unit- ed Church on Tuesday, Oct. 1'7, at 9.30 a.m. Reports of the different organizations will be presented. Mrs. C. Tavenor 'of Lucknow and Mrs. A. W. Gardiner of Londesboro, Presby- terial President, will be the guest speakers. OBITUARY Robert John Day On Saturday afternoon, Robert John Day passed peacefully away at his home on Edward Street -About one and one-half years ago he was stricken with the flu and since that time has been in poor health. Two weeks ago he suffered a 'mild stroke and on Friday last a second stroke that quickly carried him a•way.n, He was a life long resident of this dietrict being born in the township of Howick in 1.861. Forty-eight year ago he nearried Elizabeth Ann Coles of How - ick, where they operated a farm un ,til they moved into Wingham twen- ty-eight years ago where they have since resided. Mr. Day was a member of the Anglican Church. „Surviving besides his viddow, are two sons and :three daughters:. Mrs. W. D, Towle and Mrs. J. I. Cosens, Stratford; Dr.*H., R. ,Day, Rockanville Sask., George L., and Mrs. James Musgrove of tawn. He is also sur- vived by three brothers and one sis- •ter, George of Turnberry, Thomas of :Howick, Charles of Gorrie, and Sara Ann Day, Hovvick. The funeral was held Thanksgiving Day . afternoon, the service being con- ducted by the Rev, Wm. Patterson of Bittevale at his late residence. The pallbearers were: Eugne McDonald, John MacDonald, George Boulden, Fred Kennedy, David Halliday and Samuel Tindall. Mrs. John Kerr The death of Mary Ellett Parr, be- loved 'wife of :John, Kerr, Sault Ste. Marie, Ont., occurred at her home at the Sault Friday, October 6th: Mrs: Kerr was born in Bidulph Township near leutan 81 yearseago and follow- ing her rnaeriage in 1881 ,to John Kerr, Wingham, came here to live, where Mr. Kerr carried on a stone- mason business. Thirty-five years ago they moved to Sault Ste, Marie and have since resided there. Mrs. Kerr was formerly a member of the Pres- bytejdart Church, but latterly the Un- ited Church. She leaves to mourn her loss be- sides her husband, one daughter, Mrs, W. E. Best, Saltit Ste, Marie. A service was held at herlate res- idence, Sault Ste. Marie, on Sunday afternoon. Burial took place in 'Wing - ham Cemetery on Monday afternoon on ti.rival of the C.P.R. train. .1e'sr. Kenneth MacLean of St. Ameleenen; Presbyterian Church officiated at the graveside. The pallbearers were four nephews: LttitParr, Milton Parr, Al- ett,Tt1, Wesley qehtlyn. ahd Joseph Walker arid Herbert Silent 1 SACRED HEART FOWL SUPPER GREAT SUCCESS Program and Dance After the Sup- per, and Prize Dravv Made. One of the most successful Fowl Suppers the ladies of the Sacred Heart Church ever held took place Friday evening in the Council Cham- ber, From 5.30 „until 9 o'clock the ladies were kept busy serving the seemingly never-ending flow of cus- tomers. The meal itself was delicious and the abundance of awed food that adorned the tables was like what mo- ther used to make. Mr. John Gibbons was.chairman of the program and thanked the people for their kindly support. Mayor Wil- lis, George Spotton, 1\[ P, and Reeve McKibbon, gave short addresses. Fr. Sullivan of Clinton, sang a solo and John McFinnon gave a pleasing per- formance of.step-dancing and Sailor's Hornpipe accompanied by Piper Mc - Quinlan on his bag -pipes. John Moir also rendered a olo. Arthur's Orchestra then played for the dance and at the end of the third dance the draw was made for which the ladies had been selling tickets for some time. The winners were: First, Roy Mundy of town, Hope Chest val- ued at $50.00; second, E. D. 'Johns ton, Kincardine, Irish Linen Table Cover, value $15.00; third, Mrs. Geo. Skinrt of town, $10.00 gold piece. A game of "Bingo" was set up in the Firemen's Hall and dining the supper and. evening those in charge of the ga.me were kept busy. DIED SUDDENLY FROM HEART ATTACK Mr. John Anderson, who lived, at the corner of Josephine Stand the B. line, passed away suddenly Wed- nesday morning, Oct.- 11th, from a heart attack. He was in his 77th year. About 9 o'clock he went up a ladder and proceeded to cut some limbs off a tree that were leaning on the roof. He worked for a short time as Mrs. Anderson, who was in the house, could hear him sawing. For a short time she did not hear him working and on going out to see how he was getting along, found him lying on the ground, dead. He had appar- ently got down off the ladder and was trying to get to the door whsen he was stricken and passed away at once. At the time of going to press funer- al arrangements had not been com- pleted. Anniversary Services In connection with Knox Presby- terian Church, 13elgrave, will be held on Sunday, Oct. 15th, with morning and evening service at the usual hours, conducted by the Rev. Dr. Barnett of Goderich. Special music is being prepared for the occasion. A cordial welcome is extended to all to attend these services. Bowled at Woodstock A local rink, A. Wilson, C. P. Smith, D. Rae and Alex. Crawford, attended the Snowbird Bowling Tour- nament at Woodstock last Wednes- day. This is one of the outstanding tournaments in Western Ontario. They failed to get into the prize mon- ey. Rain interefered with the Tour- nament, the last,garne not being play- ed • Southampton Trim Picton The first game of the 0.B.A.A. In- termediate "B" Finels was played at Southampton on Monday afternoon and the Fishermen took Picton into camp by the narrow margin of 1-0. Picton only got one hit off Goldsmith while Southampton got four. Two of these were in one inning and gave Southampton the game. A crowd of 4,500 attended the game. The return game will be played in Picton on Friday. Auditors Report County Shortage to be $11,845 The report of F. H. Gibbs, C.A., on his audit of the books of the County of Huron reveals shortages in the accounts of Gordon Young, for- mer treasurer, now serving a prisms term, of $11,845.29. The report cov- ers the period from Jan, 1, 1929, to Aug. 18, 1933, the date of the treas- urer's arrest, both years inclusive. YOMIlgetPoln 0f6Pe in the Fall Z`J 19gist repot heearde ntAblin When . copy was filed With the County sol- icitor, R C. Ham Jr., with the Goder- ich registrar, with it etatemem of claim in support of a writ issued against Young some weeks ego. UNITED CHURCH AV. NI. S. MEET The regular monthly meeting of the W.M,S. of the United Church was held Thursday with the peesident, Mrs. W. a Willis, in tbe chair. The devotional leaflet, "The Birth of Christ" was read by Mrs. 0. Thomp- eon, followed by a hymn after which Mrs. W, Field offered prayer. Mrs, W, J. Adams, who is herald for Japan gave a very interesting passer telling of the celebration of the W.M.S.'s 50th anniversary and also the three missionaries who have completed 30 years of service, The introduction to the new study book, "Living Issues in China," was read by Mrs. Charles Campbell. Mrs, M. C Griffin gave a talk on the first chapter, dealing with the government ;and the changes made in the last three years. The leaf- let "Plant Gratitticle" was read. by Mrs. Wm. Burchiil. Some of the im- portant items discussed were the ar- rangements for the dinner this month. The ladies are talsing charge of the service on Sunday, October 22, when they are having Mes. (Dr.) Mortimore speak. The next sectional meeting of the Presbyterial snill be held on Oct. 17th, at Whitechurch. Mrs. P. 'Gow- ans was appointed' delegate, and Mrs. W. Field, Mrs. A. J. Walker and Mrs. F. R. Howson, were appointed to look after the transportetion. The meet ng was brought to a conclusion with prayer by Mrs. Willis. Thanksgiving Service Thanskgiving services were held at 11 a.m. Thanksgiving Day in St. An- drew's Presbyterian Church. Rev. K. MacLean conducted the service. Women's Auxiliary General Hospital The. annual meeting and election of officers of the Wornen's Auxiliary to the General Hospital will be held in the Council Chamber on Friday af- ternoon, Oct. 1.3th, at 3.30 o'clock. Entertainment, Oct 16th A novelty entertainment under the auspices of St Patin s Anglican choir will be heldnin the basement of the. church on Monday evening, October 16th, at 8 o'clock. A charge of 15e is being made. Refeeshinents will be served. Everybody welcome. Played at Goderich Four pairs represented the local l3owling Club at the Tournament of doubles held in Goderich Thenksgiv- ing Day: W. H. Willis and j. M. Gra- ham; M. Telfer and E. Harrison; C P. Smith and D. Rae; Art Wilson and Wally Miller. The, last named pair took sixth prize. The other entries failed to qualify. Anniversary Service and Fowl Supper Anniversary services will be held in the United Church, Behnore, on Sun- day, Oct. 15th at 11 am.and 8 p.m. Rev. J. W. Schoffield of Walkerton will preach. On Monday 'evening, Oct 16th a Fowl Supper will be ser- ved by the ladies of the church at the Community Hall. Stepper 6 to 8, Ad- mission, adults 85c, children 20c. WEDDINGS Manners - Simpson On Thanksgiving, Day, Oct, 9th, at the home of the bride, Miss Ethel Simpson, daughter of Mrs. Simpson, Diagonal Road, and the late Adarn H. Sineeson, was iTIP:rriecl to Mr. EcllY4rEj .Vantierg, son. of the fate Mr, and Ilea Edward Manners, Minety, Wiltshire, England. * Rev. L. H. Carrie of the .United Church performed the ceremony, During the h0011 day luncheon a cab- le brought congratulations from rel- atives and friends in England,' Mr. and Mrs. Manners left for a short trip, after evhich they will re- side in Hanover. • Walker Walker At the 'United Church Parsonage, Wingham, on October 11th, a quiet `evedding was solemnized by Revs L. Currie, when Olive Teressa, young est daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Walker of Teeswater, was married to Mr. John T. Walker, son of the late Mr, and MTS. George Wal- ker of Winghatn; The bride looked charming in a wedding gown of brown treble crepe with hat and ac- cessories to match and carried a bri- dal bouquet of pink roses. 'Following the, eeternony 'they left by motor for Detroit, the bride trav- elling in a knitted bramble suit. On their *Men they will reside in Wing: ham. ADAM HALLIDAY WAS 109 YEARS OLD FRIDAY Due to Illness, He Could not Receive Host of Friends who Wished to . Congratulate Him, Premier Bennett and Hon. W. L. MacKenzie King Send Greetings, An interesting event took place on Friday, October 6th in Belgrave, that day being the centennial of the birth of Adam Halliday "13elgrave's Grand Old Man," His birthplace was Moffatt in Dune_ frieshire, Scotland, the son of Adam and Mary Halliday. At, the age of two and one-half years he came with his parents to Canada, settling in Puschlinch, near Galt, later moving to Dumfries Township, Brant County near Ayr, On June 1:5th, 1864, he was married to Catherine Robertson, farming in Dumfries Township, where most of their children were born. Came to Morris in 1880. In 1880 he moved to Morris, pur- chasing Frank Clegg's farm on the 5th concession. He retired from farm- ing in 1904, moving into ,Belgrave. Since the death of his partner in life, in 1.n26, he has been living among his family with headquarters at his daughter's, Mrs. David Dunbar, Bel grave. After he was 80 years of age, he plowed with a walking plow ten acres of land in one week, it feat that would tax the energy of many a younger man. He abevays took a most active in - the church and is probably the oldest church official in Canada or possib- ly the world, being a Trustee of Knox United Church, Belgrave. His family are as follows: Mrs. D. bunbar,-Belgrave; Mrs. Thos. Walk- er, Brussels; Mrs. Jno. Stewart, Clin- ton; Mrs. D, Robertson and Mrs. Garner Procter of Saskatchewan; Ad- am of Herniate and Dan, a doctor, Tubernose, Sask He also has ten grandchildren and eight great-grand- children. It wet intended by the people of 13elgrave to have a public reception in his 'honor, but, •due to his failing iealth, it was deemed inadvisable. However, a committee from the congregation of Knox. United church, consisting of joseph Miller, Jno, T. Conites, Peter W. Scott and Rev. A. Inf. Grant, called on him and convey- ed the best `wishes and congratula- tions of the community to him and presented him with a Bible, beauti- ully inecribed, and an address. Rev. A. M. Grant made the presentation and read the 23rd Psalm, this being one of his favorite passages from the Bible. Peter W. Scott read the fol - owing addtess, f * * Dean Mr. Halliday: It is with a great deal of pleasure that we tender to -You 15t1i* hearty deageattiletions Oh this, the centen- nial ofeetour birth, To a very few is it givn to enjoy one hundred years (Continued on Page Pour) Chopping Mill Changes Hands The chopping mill on Josephine St. owned by Allae Ramsay, has been purchased by Russel Walker of town. Mrs Walker is renovating the mill so that. he will have an up-to-date plaiit, Hockey Games Over the Air There is good news for hockey fans all over Canada in the announcement that General Motors hockey broad- casts are definitely to be continued and on a larger stale than last win- ter: Arrangements h4Ve been made to broadcast National Hockey League games front the Montreal Forum in Moetreal, as well at from Maple Leaf Gardens, Toronto, The hundreds of thousands of radio listeners in On- tario, who enjoyed Fater Hewitt's rapid fire accolint tbe hock* niatt! cites of last year, will be delighted to know diet he will be at the micro- phone again for every game played by the Maple Leafs on their home ice. )1. WORK ON HIGHWAY NEAR COMPLETION No. 4 Highway near 'Wirtgliam across the prairies is nearing comple- tion and is worthy of note, It will be of interest to readers of this paper to know what has been done on this piece of road. The Wing- handl= Construction Co, who have the contract from Wingham to Lon- desbaro, have several sections com- pleted. The Provincial Government having taken over from the end of the pavementto Scott Street, this makes 3782 feet a what is known as the Prairie Road which has been wid- ened to 40 feet top, all openings of bridges have been rip rapped. The road is being fenced with uniformed posts and wire cable. The posts are painted white and black. The most important of all the work is the em- bankments on both sides for the full distance is being sodded with Scutch Grass Sod, as some tall it (twitch Grass). The work is under the super- vision of Mr. Moore, Government Landscape man. The sods are cut one foot square and each sod is staked with one 24 inch cedar stake, taking in all n5,000 stakes which are 1?.., in- chee square. These are supplied from Durham Residency which is Branch headquarters for the D.P.E0. There are 20 men employed on the sodding, also 3 trucks and one team. The Gov- ernment bought the sodland from Mr. Wm, Salters' farm on 12th con. Wa- wanosh, When all this work is completed in about three weeks' time Wingham cart boast of one of the best entranc- es to any town on a highway in On- tario. The public wonder when the bridges will be widened and the road paved. No deubt, this will be done in due tirne. FRIDAY NIGHTS BOWLING TOURNEY Local Club Won 3 of 4 Prizes An interesting tournament of Dou- . bles was held at the Bowling Green on Friday evening. There were six- teen entries, the Goderich, Brussels, Lucknow and local clubs being repre- sented. Three ten -end games were played with a phis of 8. First and second prize were won by the local club. C. P. Smith and Ed. Nash first, 3 wins and a plus t'ef 17; C. Armitage and Jack Mason se- cond with 3 wins and a plus of 12. Isuclenow club took third prize, G. °belie and j. Agnew having 2 wins and a plus of I. 4th prize went to 0. Habkirk and W. Miller, a local entry, with 2 wins and a plus of 14, Fall Shoes — It pays to buy qual- ity footwear and 'besides, you are as- sured of a fit at Greer' e Shoe Store. Bought Service Station The Abell Service Station on the Diagonal Road was auctioned off on Saturday afternoon. Ed, ,tqash was the successful bidder, Harvest Thanksgiving Servicea Will be 'held in St. Paul's Angli- can Chureh. 'on Sunday October 151 (next Sunday); Revs Cenon yard, Reeten Seaforth, will be the Plane speaker at both morning and evening services. Hot Fowl Supper NV At St. Augustine Parish Hall on Wednesday, Oetober 25th, tinder the attspices of the ladies of St, August- ine Parish. Supper served from 5.30 to 8.00, Arthur's Orchestra in attend- ance. Following the supper there will be a program by Harry McGee and other artists. Speeches, Bingo and other amusements. Admission, Adults 85c and children 15e. Arthur's Orch- estra will play for a dance following the program. Upward Trend Now Under Way The Prime Minister's confident and encouragieg statement introducing the new Dominion Loan has created a very positive and favorable reaction throughout the Country, ,Its clear-cut expression of his conviction that re- covery is under way, together with the evidence he cited, have stimulat- ed a growing ,sense of optimism in business circles which is reflected in the subscriptions to the New Loan, There has also been widespread en- dorsement of his view that, although Stied may be long and progress iloev, the events a the pastssiss mon- ths appear to deittottstrate with ins creasing clarity that the downward trend has COMC tO deliniM at and that the upward treed it ith ptogedSe,,,S • ST. ANDREW'S CHURCH HOLD ANNIVERSARY Former Ashfield Boy Presided --- Large congregations were present at St, Andrew's Presbyterian Church for both morning and eveningservic- es, it being the occasion of their an- niversary services. R.ev. Francis Scott McKenzie, Principal of the Montreal Presbyterian College, and a former Ashfield boy, preached at beth serve ices. He chose for hie Scripture read- ing at the morning service, the 6th chapter of Isaiah and his text was "Where there is no vision, the people perish, but he that 'seeped' the law, happy is he" .Proverbs 29th chapter, 18th verse, At the evening service he based his address on the parable of the Leper, ist chaptr of Mark, the last six verses. Rev. Wm. Patterson, of Bluevale, read the Scripture lesson, lst chapter of Mark. The sermons at both services were . most inspiring. Rev. Kenneth Mc- Lean was present and assisted at both services. The music both morning and even- ing added greatly to this important occasion. At the morning service Mr. Weir Elliott sang and the choir gave the anthem "Holy, Holy, Holy." At the evening service the choir render- ed three anthems. School Shoes — The kind thatwear —for less money at Greer's. SALE OF SILK DRESSES Women and Misses able to wear half sizes and the shorter lengths. should be here early this Friday. It's, an opportunity you can't afford, to miss. A choice of 25 Silk. and Satin Dresses.' Bargain, Each $3.98 and. $4. 89. KING BROS. Now 12 Vacanciesin Senate. „ With the death on Monday of Ron.. Pascal Poirier, Shediac, aB., the page ty standing in the Senate is: Conser- vatives 45, Liberals 39, Vacancies 12,, Total 96. Evenly divided as between parties the 12 vacancies are: New Brunswick, 8; Nova Scotia 1, Quebec. 3, Ontario 3, Saskatchewan 2. OBITUARY Mrs. John T. Coultes It was with deep regret that the residents of this community learned of the death of Mrs. John T. Coultes which occurred at her home in East Wawanosh early Tuesday morning. The deceased had been a very patient sufferer for many years and had en.- dured several periods of illness in the past, few years all of which were borne with wonderful Christian forti- tude. The late Mrs. Coultes was for- merly Mary Jane VanCarap, daughter of Mr. and Mrs, Wm. VanCarrip, and was born in Cartwright Township, seventy years ago. She moved with her parents to the 6th line of East Wa-ssianosh 59 years ago and has re- sidecled there ever since. She was married to her now bereft husband forty-four years ago. One eiseee, Mrs. George Irwin and NI@ lstaother, Jas., of Exeter, and un bruthul Jaiue of a 16.itliig sister. he is ass() silt-VIVI; ed in the home by a nephew, Albert Coultes, Being of a bright and cheer- ful disposition, she was beloved by all who kneel' and hcr preq1.19, 1112, cOMmunity will be greatly Missed by all. The funeral will be held on Thurs- day afternoon with servite at her late residence at 2 pan. Interraent will be made in Blyth Cemetery. Richard Holmes Richard H. Holmes, 55 Indian Road Crescent, Toronto, died on Thursday ift Toronto in his 78th year. He was a son of the late Thomas Holmes who carried on a banking business in Wingham and spent his youth here, He left Wingham in 1886 aed has since practiced law in Toroato, but had been a frequent visitor here as he owned the Holmes Block on Jo.. sephine St. Besides being a well- known lawyer, Mr. Holmes travelled extensively and was awarded the Geographical Society's medal for his service with the Darling expedition into the interior of Australia, He "d so travelled in many of the Oriental countries arid had a wide knowledge of these countries and their people, Mr. Holmes was tt widower. HIS' wife, formerly Miee Felicia Fleming, daughter of *Lord Fleming, a Scottieh Peer, peedeecased hint 121 1928, He is 511I'vi.p•cti b otodaughterand throe SOPS, and a brother, Die William. Holmes of Vancotiver.