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WVINGHAM, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, JULY 4th, 19J5
CODFELLOWS HELD
'MEMORIAL SERVICE
Graves of Departed Brethren and Sis-
ters Decorated.
The annual Memorial Day Service
.and decoration of graves in the cern-
•etery here was held by the members
-of Maitland Lodge I:O.O,F, 119, on
Sunday. Headed by the Wingham
'Citizens' Band, the members of the
lodge paraded from the corner of
Josephine Street and the B. line, to
the Cemetery on Sunday afternoon
when the memorial service was held.
•"The graves had been previously dec-
s•orated in the morning.
The service was in charge of A.
L. Posliff and W. Vanwyck acted as
Chaplain. The names of the departed
'brethren and sisters were read by W.
B. McCool. Dr. Fowler, of Teeswater,
•a past district deputy, gave a short
-address.' •
Visiting brethren were present from
"Teeswater, Brussels, Wroxeter, Luck-
now and Blyth:
'Orange Church Service
The Wingham Lodge L.O.L. 794
wi11 attend divine service in the Unit-
ed Church on Sunday everting next,
July 7th. Rev. Bro. A. G. McPherson
of Listowel, will address the brethren.
Bridge and Euchre July 5th
The Women's Institute is holding a
Bridge and Euchre on Friday, July
-5th, from 3 to 5 p.m, in the Council
Chambers. The Institute is badly in
-teed of funds to carry on their char-
itable work and all ladies asked to
•be sure and attend. Admission 25c.
W.C.T.U. Convention
Huron W.C.T.U. will hold their
convention at Wesley -Willis Church,
Clinton, on Friday (this week) July
-5th. There will be morning and after-
atoon sessions. The speakers will be:
Mrs. Craw of Dorchester, Rev. De-
Witt Cousens of Clinton and A. T.
Cooper of Clinton.
Liberals Win in New Brunswick
Liberal tides that swept Nova Scot-
ia and British Columbia in 1933, and
spread to Ontario and Saskatchewan
last year , last week flooded New
Brunswick with a turnover unprece-
dented in the history of the province.
The smashing victory of 43 Liberals,
including their leader, A. A. Dysart,
left the Conservative Party with only
Eve seats in the next House. Premier
L. P. D. Tilley and every member of
his Cabinet -net defeat.
`Scotties"
This is the name of what is gener-
aly considered to be the very best
Summer Shoe that is made for Girls
and "Boys of all sizes and ages. ".Scot-
ties" are known as "a camp shoe" of
very superior quality, in fact as far
as we know, there is no camp or sum-
er shoe that is "Equal to .Scotties".
They are made of best kip ,stock in
the uppers, lovely soft cushion insoles,
good wearing Aristo Soles. They are
flexible and extreemly comfortable,
will wear better than an ordinary lea-
ther shoe and are much more comfort-
able especialy for Sumpter Wear, We
alio have what are know as Scampers,
which are also a very good line but in
our opinion not quite so good as Scot-
ties. Our prices are, for . Scotties,
Men's $2.25, Boys' $1.99, Youths' 11
to 1.3e $1.79, Children's $1.49, while in
Scampers for Men $L99, Boys',
Youths' and Children's are 10c per
pair cheaper than Scotties . Willis
Shoe Store keep the• biggest assort-
ment of these lines in this locality.
FAMILY RE -UNION
AT FLESHERTON
VanNormans Held Yearly Gathering
The VanNormati Re -Union .was
held on July 1st in Fleshcrton and
was greatly enjoyed by all present.
Friends from a distance were: Rev,
Christopher England and J. 3. Eng-
land, ^from 'Lapeer, Michigan, also
from Dungannon, Seaforth and Wing-
haze.
'The day was spent in games, lawn.
tennis, ball games, foot races and
horse -back riding.
Mrs. Donald Fowler of Dungannon
,was the best jockey. After this all
Motored. t� Eugene Falls and Eugene
Veiling, which was very much enjoy -
rioter and supper were served in
the Hall, where the tables were beau-
tifully decorated with summer flow-
ers. After singing and congratula-
tions, all returned home. hoping to tl
, p g
meet in Goderich, July •1s't; 1936. o
GARNET BAKER HON-
ORED BY FRIENDS
Banquet and 'Presentation Held Fri-
day Evening.
A banquet was held at Williams'
Restaurant on Friday evening in hon-
or of Garnet Baker,, who left on Mon-
day to assume his duties as chief clerk
of the uptown ticket office. at Galt.
Garnet has been a popular resident
of Wingham taking a very active part
in the life of our community and he
will be greatly -hissed. •
With Mayor Hanna is chairman,
sixty citizens sat down to dinner.
Community singing was enjoyed und-
er the leadership of J. R. M. Spittal.
Rev. J. F. Anderson read an address
and the presentation of a handsome
curb bag was made by W. A. Gal-
braith. Gordon Buchanan favored
with a solo accompanied by Dr. Con-
nell,
Short addresses were given by Dr.
R. C. Redmond, Dr. R. L. Stewart, J.
W. McKibbon, Reeve F. L. David-
son, Rev. E. L. Roberts, Rev. Ken-
neth MacLean, Capt. W. J. Adapts and
Gordon Buchanan, each prasing Mr.
Baker for his splendid citizenship and
expressing their regrets that Mr. and
Mrs. Baker had been transferred to
Galt.
LOCAL BOYS
WON RACES
• The open 100 yards championship
of Huron County, which was run in
Goderich, Jnly lst, was won by Doug-
las Waram, who gets possession of the
trophy for one year.
At Hensall Old Boys' Reunion on
Tuesday John Preston won the 100
yards senior and took second in the
220 yards senior.
In the Intermediate class, Doug.
won 3 firsts, 100 yards, 220 yards and
440 yards.
Will ;Teach in Turnberry ��=•.
Miss Edith Lott has been engaged
as teacher for S.S. No. 6, Turnberry.
Outstanding Value
At Isard's in House Frocks, smart
styles, pleasing patterns and colorfast,
cut prices are 69c, 98c, $1.25, $1.35.
Will Teach at Currie's School
Miss Betty Walker, who taught for
the last two years at Bancroft, has
been appointed teacher at Currie's
School. She returned from Bancroft
on Sunday night.
Engagement Announcement
Mr. and Mrs. Conrad Goll of the
1st con. of Morris, announce the en-
gagement of their daughter, Viola Ir-
ene, to Norman John, son of Mr. and
Mrs. Geo. Townsend of the 4th con.
of Howick. Marriage to take place in
the near future.
Canadian Cowboys Here July 12th
The Celebration Committee for July
12th have been successful in engaging
the Canadian Cowboys, Radio Artists,
of London, to play during the after-
noon of July 12th, These artists will
also present a concert in the Town
Hall at 8 p.m. and play for :a monster
Jitney Street Dance during the even-
ing.
Played in Goderich Tournament
W. H. French; H. Hodgins, Tor-
onto, 5, H. Crawford, and W. W. Arm-
strong attended the Bridge Tourna-
ment in Goderich on Friday evening
and Saturday. In the qualifying round
champion pairs, both pairs qualified.
In the finals on Saturday afternoon
the latter pair carne sixth and the
former ninth, Saturday evening in the
team of four they were successful in
placing a tied third,
Relief Strikers Stage Riot `e
The 1500 relief camp strikers at Re-
gina rioted on Monday and several
store fronts were damaged and De-
tective Charles Millar lost his life and
100 others were injured, The prop-
erty damage is estimated at $25,000
and 100 men were placed in custody'
by the police, The Sasicatchewatt
Government on Tuesday everting pro-
vided the strikers' wsith their first meal
in 24 hours and kept pressing arrange-
ments to send the strikers home. It
is said that the Dominion Government
are satisfied with the arrangement.
Royal Canadian Mounted Police arm-
ed with rifles are patrolling the ex-
hibition grounds where the strikers
are quartered. It is felt that com-
munistic leaders are responsible for
ifs attempted trek to "Ottawa and.
ther "troubles with the strikers.
COURT RULED
HURON- DRY
Appeal to Be Launched, Beverage
Rooms Remain Open.
Despite the judgment of the Sup-
reme Court Friday that the Canada
Temperance Act is still in force in the
counties of Peel, Huron and Perth,
beverage rooms in these areas will
continue to function until an appeal
is launched, Arnold Smith, deputy li-
quor commissioner, said. There are
14 hotel beverage rooms in Huron,
the same number in Perth, and six
golf club authorities in Peel.
Under the Canada Temperance Act
a 50 per cent. vote of the electors is
required to convert a territory from
dry to wet, whereas under the Local
Option Act which the Ontario Attor-
ney -General argued was still in effect,
a three-fifths vote is .necessary before
a change can„ be made.
LOCAL FIRE BRIGADE
WON HEATON CUP
The local fire brigade are deserving
of much praise as they won the Heat-
on Trophy at the Western Ontario
Firemen's Tournament. which was held
in Goderich on Monday. This trophy
was presented for the best dressed and
marching brigade. The brigades com-
peting were: Wingham, Mitchell, Mil-
verton, Baden, Hanover, Blyth, Clin-
ton, Wellesley, Tavistock, ,Teeswater,
St. Marys and Elmira. The Wingham
Citizens' Band accompanied the fire-
men to Goderich. In all nine bands
were present.
Sale of Dresses
Isard's Summer Sale of Dresses is
now going on.. Buy and save on smart
Models and new Materials. Prices are
down to $1.95, $2.95, $3.95, $4.95 and
$6.75.
All Slot Machines Banned
Goderich—After finding John Kern-
aghan, of Brussels, guilty of keeping
a comtiton gaming house, in that he
•exchanged checks from a slot machine
for merchandise, Magistrate J. A. Ma-
kins ordered that all slot machines
vending slugs in Huron County be re-
moved. The owners were given three
weeks in which to effect the removal.
Opening Of The Doininion
Cafe July 6th
Of special interest to the commun-
ity is the interest of Mr. Wee Lee,
proprietor of the Dominion Cafe, in
the various activities of our town. On
Saturday of this week, on the opening
of his Cafe, Mr. Lee is giving the en-
tire proceeds of the day's business to
the local hospital. It is to be hoped
that a great many will patronize the
Dominion Cafe on Saturday, thereby
getting better acquainted with Mr,
Lee and at the same time helping the
treasury of the hospital which is al-
ways in need of funds,
PROCTER RE -UNION
The fourth annual gathering of the
Procter reunion was held at the home
of Wilbert Procter on the evening of
June 28th. While the guests were ga-
thering horseshoe pitching and other
games wereindulged in. At 6.30 all
gathered on the lawn for supper, num-
bering about sixty-five. After ample
'justice was done to sandwiches, cake,
tarts end coffee, sides were chosen for
a game of softball which proved to
be very interesting. After the ball
game there were group games in
which everyone took part and enjoy-
ed, The President then called the ga-
thering together for a short impromp-
tu program of community singing,
piano instrumentals by Velma Wheel-
er; solo by Ross Procter, mouth organ
selections by Richard Procter and
Carl Procter. Short addresses were
given by different members present.
Letters were received from different'
members expressing their regret at
not being able to be present, and sent
their best wishes to all.
The election of officers followed,
when the following were elected, 1st
Hon. Pres., Mr. Abraham Procter;
2nd Hon. Pres,, Mr, Wilbert Procter;
President, Mr. Alvin Procter; Sedre
tart', Mr, Richard Procter; Sports
Committee, Mrs. Cecil Wheeler (con),
Mrs. George Howson and Mrs. Stew-
art Procter,
The gathering was brought to 'a
close all feelieg that they had , spent
ae enjoyabtel evening and hoping ev-.
ery 'one 'will be present next year.
Tiie Re -Union will be held at Miller
Procter's next year.
CIVIC HOLIDAY
SET FOR AUG. 5th
Town Drainage System Inspected by
Engineer Who Will Give Report
VerySoon.
•
A regular meeting of Wingham.
Town Council was held Tuesday even-
ing.
All members were present except
Coun, Bishop, with Reeve Davidson
in the chair,
Minutes oflast regular and special
meetings were read and approved, on
motion of Couns, Geddes and Wilson.
A letter was read from Mr. Wm.
Brawiey thanking his Worship the
Mayor and Council for their expres-
sion of sympathy in the passing of
his father,
An acknowledgement was presented
from Lady Bessborough thanking the
Council for their contribution to the
Cancer Fund.
A letter was read from the office of
the Minister of Agriculture advising
that the milk by-law had been given
approval.
A petition signed by four out of
five local barbers was presented re-"
questing the Council to pass a by-latv^•
to close barber shops on Monday and
Wednesday evenings at six . o'clock.
The Clerk read the section from the
Factories, Shops and Offices Act res-
petcing early closing and Council de-
cided to leave the matter over at pre-
sent.
The Finance Committee presented a
number of acounts and recommended
payment.
Moved by Coun. Elliott, seconded
by Coun. Crawford, that the report of
the Finance Committee be adopted as
read.—Carried.
Coun., Thomson reported for the
Street Committee that the new side-
walk had been laid at the Horticul-
tural Park, at Gurney's corner and an
Diagonal Road and Centre St., the
total had been about 2500 sq. feet, and
the total cost was about $363.00 or
slightly under 15c per sq. ft. The En-
gineer had investigated the flooding
at Victoria and Josephine Sts., and his
report would be, presented shortly.
The drain from the corner of John
and Edward Sts,, was now in fine
working order. It was found that it
was blocked in three or four places
and a tile had been broken down.
Reeve Davidson reported that the
work on Shuter Street bad been car-
ried out in very bad weather but that
plenty of tar had been used and when
the warm weather came, the tar would
likely come up through the surface
and some sand might be required.
Coun. Thomson mentioned that the
roof drains at the High School had
been giving a lot of trouble due to
the water backing tip. It was agreed
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Notice
For the convenience of their cus-
tomers the Canadian Pacific Express
Co. have arranged with Alvin Orvis
to call for and deliver express parcels.
Passed Council Exams,
In the pass list in the recent exam-
inations held by the Medical Council.
of Canada announced last week were
the names of two local boys who
graduated as doctors from Wes't'ern
University this year, Dr. W. T. Mc-
Fadzean and Dr. W. A. McKibbon.
We extend congratulations,
Atwood People Honor
Retiring Pastor
At a field clay held in Atwood on
Friday under the auspices of the Lad-
ies' Aid of the Atwood United Church
Rev, J. 13, Townend was presented
with a fumed oak desk, chair and desk
lamp by the members of the congre-
gation. Mr. Townend takes over his
new charge at Belgrave this week.
Mrs. Baker Given Party
And Presentation
An interesting party was held ai the
'home of Mr. and Mrs, Will Galbraith,
on Tuesday evening last week in
honor of Mrs. Garnet Baker. A num-
ber of her most inthnate frineds were
invited to spend a social evening, pre-
vious to Iter departure for slier new
home in Galt.
The table was beautifully 'decorat-
ed with a banquet cloth, centred with
rose -pink peonies and bouquets of
pink roses at either end. Mrs. jr. F,
Anderson presided at the table. Lunch
was served :by the hostesses, Mrs.
"'i'Vi'll Galbraith and Miss Phyllis
Johns,
The guest of honor was presented
with a lovely silver basket as a token
of the high; esteem of her many
friends,
Subscriptions $2,00 Per Year
BASEBALL GAME
HERE 'THURSDAY
Lucknow Sepoys Play Bruce League
Fixture July 4th.
The Hurons will have as opponents
in a Bruce League game on Thursday
afternon the Lucknow Sepoys. Luck-
now have been playing good ball the
last two weeks and this game will be
a good one. A win for Lucknow will
put them in the running but the local
team are out to capture this game and
retain their leadership of the group.
Stung by their loss to Kincardine
on Monday the local team, are out to
show that they are the best team in
this group and a bang-up game will
be the result.
Game starts at 5 p.m. Admission
25c plus 5c tax.
GOLF CLUB HELD
HANDICAP MATCH
The Golf Club grounds was a busy
place on Monday when a men's handi-
„eap match was played with 18 entries.
'There was also a splendid attendance
at the course besides those who took
art in the match and with ideal wea-
t erprevailinga most enjoyable day
1 ya
was spent.
The winners of the match were as
follows, only one prize to an individ-
ual:
Low gross (18 holes), C. McAvoy
and Dr. Howson tied 79 each.
Low Net (18 holes), Roy Thomp-•
son 66.
Low Gross (1st 9 holes), C. Mc-
Avoy 39.
Low Net (1st 9 holes), R. S. Heth-
erington and Dr. McKee tied 33 each..
Low Gross, (2nd 9 holes) Dr. How-
son 38.
Low Net (2nd 9 holes), D. B. Port-
er and Rae Thompson tied 34 each.
Two -Ball Foursome
On Wednesday last week a two -
ball foursome was held. The winners
were: C. H. McAvoy, Dell Walker 46,
2nd W. J. Cole, Mrs. Blackwood 48.
Play in Bluevale Friday Evening
Linder the auspices of the Ladies'
Aid Society of the Bluevale Presby-
terian Church the play "Marrying
Ann" will be presented in Black's
Hall, Bluevale, Friday evening (this
week) July 5th. Admission 25 and 15c.
Marty Enjoyed Band Concert
The attendance at the Sunday even-
ing hand Concert was even larger
than at those previously held this year
and the program was thoroughly en-
joyed. The Band will attend the
Tattoo in Harriston on Thursday ev-
ening and it will not be known until
after that time if there will be a con-
cert Sunday night. If the band con-
cert is to be held a notice will be
placed in front of the Post Office.
COUPLE SHOWERED
BY FRIENDS
On Friday evening last a number
of friends gathered at the hone of
Mr. and Mrs. Jack Gorbutt and pre-
sented Miss Jean Kennedy and Mr.
Parker Campbell with a kitchen show-
er in honor of their approaching mar-
riage:.
Mr. Wilfred Reil and Norman
Blatchford presented • them with a
large basket nicely decorated and pil-
ed high with useful gifts.
Mr. Wilfred Seddon then read the
address.
Parker and Jean, although greatly
surprised, expressed their their thanks
for the lovely gifts, among which was
a chest of silver and a 31 -piece set
of chinaware from the boys of Lloyd's
factory.
The rest of the evening was spent
in cards and dancing, everyone report-
ing a good time.
To. Parker and Jean:
We, a few of your friends and Club
members, have gathered here tonight,
not only to enjoy a social evening to-
gether, but also to wish you our heart-
iest best wishes on your approaching
narriege. R
You have both been members of the e
Club since its beginning, and during
that time havee always been very will -
rig helpers. So we feel it a pleasure
to. ask you to accept these gifts as a
small token of the high esteem in
which you are held by us. We hope d
rot have many years of happy mar-
ried life, and as yott 4,180 these articles
lone- day to day, that you wilt think
kindly of us all, and of the good
ones we have had together.
Signed on behalf of the Club, Wm:
-crimson, Pres.; Mrs.'Johnston, Seo.
FUGH SCHOOL
ENTRANCE RESULTS
Results for Wingham Centre Only
The following pupils received their
entrance certificates on recommenda-
tion of their teachers, Practically all
had honour standing throughout the
year.
Wingham Public. School: D. Biggs,
M. Brophy, M, Droumbolis, E. Edgar,
M. Fothergill, I, Harrison, L. Hutton,
I. Lamb, M. E. McKibbon, M. Marsh,
S. iMacLe 4n, P. Parker, R. Zurbrigg,
B. Rae, S. Reid, C. Wellwood.
S.S. No, 11, East:Wawanosh, R. Ir-
win, W. Reid, H. A. Thompson.
The following passed by examina-
tion: C. Bondi, G. Boyle, E. Camp-
bell, E. Carter, J. Duman, J. Dobie,
G. Dennis, R. Dennis, E. Dore, L.
Howard, E. McClenaghan ,(Hon.), E.
Harvey, W. Elliott, M. Hall, Jones
F., A. Mason, M. Phippen, A. Smith,
V. Thompson,.
The following were ill at the time
of the examinations but have been
granted their certificates as their
standing was high.
T. McGuire, J. Taylor.
OBITUARY
Mrs. Harry Brown
On Wednesday, June 26th, Mrs.
Annie Brown, widow of the late Har-
ry Brown, 15 D'Arcy Street, Toronto,
passed away at 8 p.m,, at the age of
62 years. She is survived by three
sons, Moses and Abraham of Wing -
ham, Aaron of Toronto, also two dau-
ghters, Mrs. Sam Brown of Kincar-
dine and Mrs. Sam Roher, of Toronto.
The funeral service was held at Mc
Call Street Synagogue, Toronto, a
12 noon Thursday, June 27th.
LADY BOWLERS
HELD TOURNEY
Ten Rinks Enjoyed Afternoon Artc
Evening Gaines
The Ladies Bowling Club held a
successful tournament on. the local
green Friday. Ten. rinks entered,
Lucknow 2 , Cargill 1 and 7 local.
Two games were played in the
afternoon and .two in the .evening:
Mrs. Henderson's rink of Lucknow
won first prize with 4 wins plus 16.
Second prize went to Mrs. Baillie's
rink of Cargill with 3 wins plus 17-
Two local rinks won 3rd and 4th
prize; Mrs. Capt. Adams, Mrs. F.
Sturdy, Mrs. W. Miller, Mrs. E. Armes
tage skip, 3 wins.plus 17; Mrs, H.
Gibson, ,Mrs. P. Gowans," -Mrs. W. 5.
Greer, Mrs. E. R. Harrison skip, 3
wins plus 16,
Attended Revolver Match
Constable Platt attended the On-
tario Revolver Association Champion.-
ship match held Stratford on Monday.
His score was 818 out of 1000 in the
50 yards and rapid fire.
Sale of Hosiery
Hosiery Specials at Isard's, Child
rev's Anklets in plain and fancy col-
ors, sale 19c. Fine Gauge Rayon
Hose 29c, Women's Silk Crepe' and,
Chiffon Hose an Sale at 59c and 69c.
Supersilk pure Silk Hose, best colors.
special at 75c.
Presentation to School Teacher
On Thursday evening, a most en-
jojyable evening was spent at the
home of Mr. Charles Robinson, when
_ the members of the community and.
t pupils of No. • 7 school, East Wawa -
nosh, met to say farewell to their tea-
cher, Miss Beth Ross. She was pre-
sented with a silver cake -plate from,
the community, the presentation be-
ing made by two of the pupils. The
evening was spent in dancing.
Alexander Moffatt
The death occurred on Tuesday,
July 2nd, at his home, Wingham Junc-
tion, of Alexander Moffatt, a life-long
resident of this district, in his 67th
year. Mr. Moffatt had not enjoyed
good health for about three years and
last fall due to his condition, was forc-
ed to give up his farm, on which he
lead lived all his life, 2e miles east of
Bluevale. After a short stay at Leam-
ington he moved to Wingham Junc-
tion. About thirty years ago he mar-
ried Maria Neil, of Turnberry, who
survives hint. He is also survived by
one .sister, Mrs. Joseph Robb, Strat-
ford. He was a member of the Canad-
ian Order of Foresters and a member
of Knox Presbyterian 'Church, Bine-
vale.
The funeral will be held at 2 p.m.,
on July 5th, the service being con-
ducted in Knox Presbyterian Church,
Bluevale, by the Rev. J. R. Greig.
Interment will take place in Blue -
vale Cemetery.
• Mrs. Edward Harrison
Following an illness of three weeks
Annie Armstrong, beloved wife of
Edward Harrison, Kinloss, passed
away at hei• home on Tuesday morn-
ing, July 2nd, Up to the time of her
recent illness, despite her advanced
age of 81 years, the deceased had en-
joyed god health. She was born at
Springville, Ont., and when about ten
years of age moved to Kinloss where
she has since resided. Sixty-three
years ago last Christmas day she was
married to her now bereft husband.
They celebrated their diamond wed-
ding anniversary at the home of their
son, Edward, here.
Surviving beside her sorrowing
husband, who is now in his 90th year,
is one son, Edward R., of Wingham,
and one daughter, Mrs, Albert Crane,
Toronto, and three brothers and one
sister, Joseph H. Armstrong, Niagara
Falls, Ont„ Albert Armstrong, Emi-
grant, Montana; David Armstrong,
Pigeon Lage, near Edmonton, Alta.,
Mrs, H. McQuarrie, Brussels; also
two grandchildren, Ross and Irhna
Harrison, of Town..
The funeral will be held at 2.30 p.
m., on Thursday, July 4th, service be-
ing held le Kinloss United Church, of
which deceased was a: mintier, by
ev, C. M. McKenzie, Ripley, assist -
d by Rev. Duncan Guest, Arcona. •
The pallbearers: .Lorne Hodgins,
Allen Kaak'e, Samuel Moulton, Jim
Hodgins, Richard Needham, Thomas
Needham.
Interment will be made in Linear
ine Cemetery.
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t
J
lee -Appointed
Miss Norma Coutts has been re-
engaged es teacher at SS. No. 9, 1 -1c1 -
lett. On Tuesday last week the school
held their annual picnic at Ball's
Grove.
Former Wingham Trophy
Now a Lamp .
A silver trumpet once used for giv-
ing orders to firemen at Wingham, has
been made into an electric lamp and
is on display at Meaford. The trophy
was won 53 years ago July lst by the
Red Cross hose company of Wingham
under Brigade Captain T. H. Manuel -
The trophy is now in the possession
of Elijah Manuel, son of the brigade
captain, now of Meaford. He was the
mascot of the brigade in 1882 when
the trophy was presented.
Fruit Attacked by Parasite
We have on display in our window
a branch of a wild plumb tree that
has fruit on it which matured to nor-
mal size. The peculiar thing about
this friut is that although it was mat-
ured and fleshy during its growth it
was attacked by some parasite that
removed the pulpy part of the fruit
leaving the skin intact, which feels
just like a blown up ball. The tree
is on Andrew McDougal's property in
the Town Plot and he told us when he
brought this sample in to our office
that all the fruit on the tree was elm-
ilarly affected. The tree in spring was
heavily laden with blossoms and the
fruit apparently matured quite natur-
ally. We have heard several reports
of cherry trees being attacked by a
bug which caused the fruit to grow
long in shape and have fibrous filling
but in this case the plums were nor-
mal in shape and size.
DR. CONNELL'S RINK
WON TROPHY EVENT
19 Rinks Took Part in Annual Event
Monday was an ideal day for the
Annual Tournament of Rinks held at
the greens an Monday afternoon and
eventing. The entry was not as large
at 'usual, 19 rinks taking part, Seaforth
1, Goderich 2, Brussels 2, Mount Fore
est 1, Owen Sound 1, Lucknow 3,
Walkerton 1 and 8 local.
Dr. Connell's local entry won the
Trophy Event by defeating Aletc.
Crawford in the final. The rinks' were
Bert Isard, George William, E. M.
Snell, Or, Connell skip; John Wilke
son, 3. W. Harma, J. A. Wilson, Alegi..
Crawford skip.
The Association event also was wan
by a local entry, G. Mahan, O. Haste,
grove, 5. O. Habkirk, Ed. Nash skip.
They defeated 'Howard McNee's rink
of Goderich. •
W. McCoy's Lucknow rink and H.
McKay, C. Adapts, C. Armitage, M.
Telfer; skip, entered the finals of the
Consolation event but due to the late
hour divided the prizes .without the,
play -oft.