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The Wingham Advance Times, 1935-07-18, Page 1With Which Is Amalgamated The Gorrie, Vidette and IWraxeter News. Single Copies Five Cents WINGI-IAM, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, JULY 186, 1935 Subscriptions $2.00 Per Yeas' :17,896 VOTERS ON NORTH HURON LISTS .An Increase of 644 Over List of Last Year. The following is a correct state- ment of the number of names of vot- ers in North Huron, listed according to municipalities, as furnished by Mr, Aliex. Porterfield, Revising Officer, as well as the number of names on the basic voters' lists prepared. in 1934. 1934 1935 ' Town of Goderich 2890 3036 Town of Clinton 1308 1336 Town of Wingham 1383 1427 Village of Brussels 554 567 Village of Blyth 444 459 Twp, of Ashfield 1311 1350 'Twp. of Colborne ...,804. 849 Twp. of Goderich 991 1023 Tpw. of Grey 1495 1539 Twp. of Howick 2119 2186 Twp. of Morris 1186 1265 Twp: of Turnberry 955 981 Twp. of E. Wawanosh 853 890 Twp, of W. Wawanosh 959 988 Total ..._ 17,252 17,896 Increase in 1935 list 644. Although there are 17,896 names on the voters' list this does not necessar- 31y mean there are that many voters in North Huron, as there are quite .a number of duplications all over the riding, as well as a number of those who have died since the lists weret prepared last fall, No names could be struck off the list unless application was made for that purpose. Of the 79 polling divisions, No. 4, Ashfield; No. 2, W. Wawanosh and Nos. 1 and 5, Goderich Township, are somewhat unique .as no appeal of any escription was received in these di- visions. Gains more or less were made in each municipality, the Town of Goderich leading the way with the addition of 146 voters. The striking off of names in the rural parts was practically nil, in fact the agents of both political parties paying but scant attention to this part cif the revision. Clinton showed the most deletions with 51 names struck -off by the Revising Officer and 5 re- fused, `Committee Rooms George Spotton is opening Commit- tee rooms in the store recently vacat- ed by Williams, the Jeweller. :Received Best Wishes of Friends Many friends of Miss Elizabeth Gil- christ called at her home on Thurs- day afternoon and evening to extend their best wishes to her prior to her -marriage which will take place this , afternoon (Wednesday). Successful Theory Candidates At recent music examinations, Ruth Thacker passed with honors in Grade S Harmony annd History, and Clifton Ireland, Grade 5 Harmony with hon- ors. They are pupils of Miss B. M. Gordon, A.T.C.M. Discharged from Hospital On Monday afternoon •Stafford Paisley, Glenannan, who has been in Wingham General Ho;;pital for the east three weeks as the result of a 'hemorrhage, was sufficiently recover- ed to be discharged. Two Tires Were Stolen Very few complaints were received by Chief Allen after the huge crowd went home on the 12th. Two motor- ists lost spare tires from the back of their cars which were parked on Cen- tre Street but, as the Irishman woulct say, one. of them didn't, as this tire .was found in Mr. Joseph Pugh's po- tato .batch and Chief Allen is waiting for the owner to claim it. Evidently the would-be thieves, :after removing the tire got a case of yellow fever and in their haste to get rid of their loot tbssedit'into Mr. Pugh's property and he came across it in his garden. GODERICH SAILORS HERE NEXT.TUESDAY Regular Schedule Drawing to a Close. Next Tuesday, July 23rd, the God- erich Sailors will meet the local ball players in the second last gattie of the home scheduleg tames itt Bruce 'League 13. The Indians have been iti goo nand g a good brand of ball ar d they should' be 'ht the play-offs, the first two oaths to meet to decide who will play the whiners of the Northern sec -time, The 'tearer, 'deserves much better tttpport than they have been getting. Get behind 't'he''b"d. s and see this ball �+' ts bti ECLIPSE OF MOON SEEN PLAINLY HERE Eclipse Lasted Nearly Two Hours. The sky was clear here on Monday night and the eclipse of the moon as the earth passed between it and the sun was witnessed by many. Shortly after ten o'clock the eclipse was first noticed and gradually the light of the moon diminished until it was a dull red mass. The phenomenon lasted about orie ]tour and fifty minutes. When there is an eclipse of the sun its surface is completely blotted out but not so with the moon as it was visible at all times during the eclipse. The sun's rays, bending around the earth's surface, reflected a reddish glow from the face of the moon. W. C. T. U. The regular monthly meeting of the local union of the W.C.T.U. was held at the home of Miss R. Lewis on Thursday afternoon. A -duet by Alice and Louise Dore' opened the rneetilig followed by prayer by 1VIrs Jno. An- derson. The report of the recent W. C.T.U, convention for Huron County was given by the delegate, Miss R. Lewis. Mrs. W. Mundell gave a read- ing which was niuelt appreciated. The usual business period was held. The programme committee were: Mrs. W. Field, Mrs. P. Gowans and Mrs. W. Wellwood, The meeting closed with the hymn "Leaning tin the arms of Jesus" and prayer by Mrs. (Rev.) E. C. Smith. Judge, sentencing man to ten years: "Have you anything to say?" "Nothing, except that it strikes me you are pretty liberal with other peo- ple's time." LOCAL AND PERSONAL Miss Irene Davis, Toronto, is vis- iting Mr. and Mrs. E. S, Copeland. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Welsh and family, of Ripley, spent Sunday at J. E. Fells'. - Mrs. Roy Stanley Smith, of De- troit, visited fora couple of days with relatives here, Little Margaret MacLean is visit- ing her neices, Janet and Marion Sam - is, of Brussels. Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Greer and dau- ghter, Betty, of Hamilton, are visit- ing at W. 5. Greer's. Miss Jane Smith of Detroit is spending a couple of weeks at the home of her cousin, Miss Jean Town. Oliver Fells and Mr. and Mrs. Mc- Fadden and family, of London, visit- ed at tite former's home here on Sun- day, Canon R. J. M. and Mrs. Perkins, of Chatham, were visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Greer, over the week -end, Mr, and, Mrs.. Joe Carter and two daughters, Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Cooper and infant son, vsited with their aunt on Sunday. J. H. Hopper conducted the service in the Egmondville Church Sunday morning ,and in the North Side Unit- ed Church, Seaforth in the evening, Mr, and Mrs. A. McDonald and daughters, of Toledo, Ohoi, and Mrs. Clarence Gerrie, of l3elwood, visited with' Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Davis on Monday. The Women's Auxiliary to the Gen- eral Hospital wish to thank. Wee Lee, the proprietor of the. Dominion Cafe for his kindness in donating the total proceeds of his Saturday's business to their fonds. Such gifts as these are greatly appreciated: OBITUARY Mrs. Wm. Sutherland Janet MacMillan beloved wife of Capt. Wm. Sutherland, 5354 Oregon Avenue, Detroit, Mich,, passed away at the home of her son-in-law, Mr. C. E. MacLean, 338. N. Russel Si., Sar- nia, Sunday, July 14th, in her 72nd year, after an illness of two weeks. Mrs. Seitlterland, who was born in Kincardine •township, County of Bruce, was a resident of Goderich, Ont., for a number of years, but for the past twenty-one years, has resid- ed in Detroit. The remains' were taken to Detroit for burial, funeral service from her heine Tuesday afternoon, July 16th, at 2.30. herati Surviving besides rt hu sli dare, four daughters, Mrs. d C. Walrestey, Tdailein, Mrs C. E.' MacLean,Sar- nia; Miss Mary andChristildah Suth- erland athone also one son,Wm. Site erlaud, Detroit. • 12th CELEBRAION ECLIPSED ALL FORMER RECORDS 72 Lodges, Three Bands and Nearly 1300 in the Parade. Monster Crowd Was Orderly, Ideal Weather Prevailed. The attendance at the Orange cele- bration here last Friday eclipsed all former records and was the largest celebration of the anniversary of the Battle of the Boyne that this district has ever experienced. 1281, by actual count, took part in the parade, seven- ty-two lodges being represented. Three Bands played during the walk, Wingham Citizens' :Rand, Clinton Kil- ty Band and Goderich Fife and Drum Band. Ten thousand spectators watch- ed the lodges march and the accomo- dations of the town was taxed to ca- pacity by this dense throng. L.O.L., L.O.Y.B.A. and L.T.B. lodges from North Huron, South Huron, West Bruce, North Perth and others were present. • The town presented a most attrac- tive appearance with the streets dec- orated with flags, banners, ever- greens and colored lights. From early in the morning until af- ter midnight- the sOund of fife and drum bands could be heard and the large crowd, with ideal weather, en- joyed themselves in an orderly man- ner that was most pleasing. In the evening three dance floors, two on Josephine street and the other in the arena, were crowded until a late hour and the concert in the Town Hall, given by the Canadian Cowboys, of London, was well patronized. The Cowboys also played for the dance in the Arena. Prizes were awarded as follows: Oldest Orangeman, Duncan Campbell, Ripley, 93 years, and David Cantelon, Clinton, 88 years; Best Dressed L. 0, L. Amberley No. 1328; Best Dressed L,O.B.A., Clinton No. 377, lodge from greatest distance, Lucan No. 387; best fife and drummer, Johnston, and Stew- art of Blyth. Two softball games were played following the speeches. Wing - ham Midgets disposed of Kincardine Midgets 18 to 4, and the Goodrich Silvertowns of Kitchener, defeated the Wingham All Stars 6-0. The parade left from the Town Park, up Alfred Street to Frances St., along Frances St. to the Diagonal Rd., along Diagonal Road to Victoria St., thence to Josephine St., and up Jose- phine Street back to the Town Park where the speeches were given. The following lodges displayed ban- ners in the parade: Lucknow, Kingarf, Western Culross, Kincardine, Amber - ley, Maple Grove, Clinton, Clinton L. T.B., Goderich, Winthrop, Bayfield, South Huron, Varna, Riverston, God- erich Township, Lucan L.O.B.A., Lu - can, Crediton, Greenway, Exeter, Millbank, Milverton, Donegal, Alma, Listowel, Listowel L.O.Y.B.A., Listo- wel L.T.B,, Carthage, Trowbridge, Birtton, W. Monkton, Wallace, Lamb, Kingart L.O.B.A., Kingart, Wallace Harriston, Harriston L.O.B.A., 13el- grave, Blyth, Blyth L,O,B.A., Londes- boro, Auburn, Dungannon, Belfast, Nile, Orange Hill L.O,Y,B.A,, Orange Hill, Fordwich, Gorrie L ,O.B.A., New- bridge, Gorrie, Walton, Ethel Brus- sels, Wroxeter, Bluevale, Wingham, Rev. J. W, Button, of Gorrie, was the chairmati and first introduced Mayor John W. Hanna of town, who •Continued, on Page Four) Spotton ;Hour Remember the Spotton Radio Hour every Monday noon. It will gradually grow more interesting. Institute Picnic The regular monthly meeting of the Women's Institute will be held in the form of a picnic at the home of Mrs. Will Burchill on the afternoon of July 25th: Everybody welcome. Presentation to Young Couple On Wednesday g evenin last a num- bet of friends and neighbors gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Dan Hallahan, East Wawanosh, in honor. of their recent marriage. After a short address read by James McGill Sr,, in which be welcomed Mrs. Hal- lahan to her new hoiue, Mr. Norman Radford and: Chris. NTethery presented the young couple with a studio couch and a rocking chair. Mr Hallahan. expreesed their thanks for the lovely gift ,.at.d welcomed there to his home, b� is ..l Y, A1T joined hands ,in singing "For they are jolly good fellows." The ret itde er of the evening was spent in dente PROMINENT AT WINGHAM CELEBRATION Above are groups of those promi ent at the big July 12th celebratio at Wingham. In the upper picture ar the officials and speakers. Back, T. J. McLean, Middle row, left to right: Mayor John Hanna, of Wingham; Rev. Gordon McPherson, Listowel, and George Spotton, M.P. for North Huron, Bottom row, left to right: Rev. Wm. Lowe, Londaari; Canon R. J. M. Perkins, Chathatu; Rev. J. W. By courtesy of the London Free Press n Button, Fordwich; Wm. Fitzgerald, e Toronto, grand secretary of Ontario e West, and James Morrow, Winnipeg, senior past grand master of Mani- toba. 'In the lower picture on the right is Andrew Harvey, 82 -year-old member of Carthage L.O.L., who has not missed a July "walk" since he was 15 years of age. On the left is his son, Wesley John Harvey, also a member of Carthage lodge. The photos were taken by the Free Press cameraman. NEW TYPE 'OF ROAD STOOD WINTER TEST This Road is Much Cheaper to. Build. Reeve Davidson, in.' his speech at the Mayor's and Reeve's Banquet, told his audience of a new type of road that was being built he Huron County. It is a combination of clay, crushed stone and calcium chloride. Reeve Davidson predicted at that time that much more of this road would be ns. ed.' Last week the road conmtlssion drove over and examined a stretch of this road between the Nile and Dun- gannon, which was laid last year, and it was found that it wintered well and had stood up under traffic. Three more stretches of this• type of road are being constructed in this county this year. This type of road can be built very cheaply and will save considerable on the building of roads in the county. Retiring from Public Life Hon. James Malcolm, former Min- ister of Trade and Commerce in the Liberal Government, and at present member for Brace has announced his retirement from public life. Jim, as he was popularly known, had the res- pect of all parties and the news of his retirement was received with regret. Were South East Corner News The South East Corner of the Globe on Saturday had a picture of Walter Carruthers, R, R. 1, Wing - ham, and his faithful horse, which is 38 years old: The horse, although very old is •such a :familiar figure here that many gave little thought to its many years of service until this pic- ture appeared. At that the horse bas somewhat of.a record, MAILING LIST WAS CORRECTED The mailing m g l � list has been :corrected tip to and including ,Saturday, July 186, and we ask you to kindly look at your label and see if there have been errors or omissions. Kindly note date on the label of' your paper, If yott,are in arrears an early settlement would be greatly appreciated. BAND CONCERT FRIDAY NIGHT The following is the program that will be given at the Wingham Citiz- ens' Band Concert on Friday night in the Town Park. In case this concert has to be cancelled, due to weather conditions on Friday night, the con- cert will be held on Sunday evening, following church services, 1, March, Lodoeska, R, B. Hall. 2. Overture, The Bridal Rose, C. Lavallee, 3. Grand Nautical Medley, Songs of the Sea, E. C. Watson. 4. A Dream Picture of the Old South, Uncle Toni's Cabin, J. Bode - wait Lampe. Solo played by E. Sed- don (cornet). 5. Waltz, Sunshine Waltzes, L. P. L aurendean. 6. Mardi, Chilcothian, R. B, Hall. 7. Overture, Golden Chimes, A. Hermann. 8, Waltz, Worship to the Beauti- ful, Codina. 9. March, R. L T. 13., R. B. Hall, "God Save tate King." P.E.I. Elections July 23rd . Provincial Elections will be held in Primite Edward Island on Tuesday, July 23rd. There are fifteen electoral districts in this small island province. Lost Banded Pigeon Died A dark -colored pigeon with two numbers on the aluminum band, No. 6580, C.H.U. 34, the rubber band No. 876, on the morning of July 5tlr, iiew over a hay field of her. Geo, Hallam, Con. 1, West Wawanosh, and dropped exhausted. He gave it aid, and for fear of cats getting it, gave it to the mall courier, Mr, Geo, Dawson, who, brought it home. Aid was given but it died next touting. Honored for Saving Life On Tuesday evening at Zion Hall, Ashfield, the To'cvnilt'tp Council and citizens gathered to do honor to Don- ald McLean, who performed an heroic act in saving a life the time of the sad McQuillin drowning itt Lake Mem a year or so ago. George Splits ton gave the address and presented the parchment from the Ontario' Htt- tnane Society. • Reeve Matheson and i ev, M. Patton also spoke.. HAND BURNED BY HOT ASPHALT Eugene McDonald Will Be Laid Up Three Weeks On Saturday afternoon., Eugene Mc- Donald had his left hand badly burn- ed at the Fry & Blackhall plant. The job of repairing the roof was under way and Mr. McDonald was working on the ground passing the broom up to those on the roof. In some man- ner the broom fell and struck Mr. Mc- Donald on the hand and the hot as- phalt burned him severely, Dr. Red- mond gave him medical attention but it will be some three weeks before he will be back at work-. NOTICE The tax bills for 1935 have been mailed this week and the time for payment to receive the discount of 2i% has been extended to July 20th, W. A. Galbraith, Town Clerk, LOCAL AND PERSONA Mr. W. H. French is holidaying a his cottage at Point Clark. Mr. and Mrs, Elmer Wilkinson ar spending a week in Muskoka. Mr. and Mrs. T. A. Currie are on motor trip through Northern Ontario Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Adams spen the week -end with friends at Kincar dine Beach. Mrs. R. F. Howson, London, Eng land is visiting with Dr. and Mrs G. W. Howson. Master Geo. Town returned, hom after spending the past month wit relatives in Detroit. Mrs, Marshall Armstrong of Ford wich spent the week -end at the horn of Mr. and Mrs, Fred L. Davidson. Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Young, Mrs McMaster and son Malcolm, spen the week -end with Mrs. P. S. Link - later. Mrs. Frank Armstrong 'of Detroit visited for a few daye•with her sister, Mrs. Chas. Elliott and Mrs, Eugene McDonald. Mrs, Doe is no longer wrinkled and worried. She uses Cress Corn and Cress Bunion Salve. At McKibbon's Drug Store. Miss Lina Barber returned to Tor- onto on Tuesday having spent the past six weeks with her mother, Mrs, Chas. Barber. Capt. and Mrs. W. J. Adams and Alton, also Mr. and Mrs. O. Thomp- son and• family are spending a holi- day at Bruce Beach. Mrs. V. Hawkins, Glen Cross, Ont- ario, and Mrs. Ed. Hawkins of Or- angeville, were week -end guests of Mr. and Mrs. A. Hingston. Mr. and Mrs. H. O. Stevens and son Victor ,of Montreal, are spending a vacation at the home of her parents; Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Davidson, Mr. and Mrs. G. H. Breen and Mr. and Mrs. D. A. Breen of Grand Rap- ids, Mich., spent the week with Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Breen, Turnberry. Mrs. Wilson Turner of Toronto is visiting with her sister, Mrs, Ross and Dr. Ross. Mr. Turner was a guest at the same ]tome for the week -end. Mr. and Mrs. Stewart MacNaugh- ton of Wroxeter and Mrs. Arthur Wearing of London, spent Thursday at the ]tone of Mr .and Mrs. Roy. Porter. Miss Isabella Taylor, of Toronto, is visiting with her sister, Mrs. Geo. Spotton, Mr. and Mrs. T. C. Raton of Mimico were week -end guests at the Spotton home. Visitiors with Miss Isobel Habkirk last week were: Kathleen Cunning- ham, of Bayfield; Gertrude Holmes and Fay Lindsay, of Clinton, and Marie King of Brussels, Read about the Popularity 'Contest on page Five. Coupons will be given only to those that ask theta, Willis' Shoe Store, Wingham; The Leading Shoe Store of these parts. if only held a position. If I had this I would 'do so and so, Is it your wish to take the if out of life? Why Itot write the Orangeville Business College and allow them the privilege? Mr, and Mrs, Stewart Cowan and daughter Maxine accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Neil •Sparks and daughter Patsy, returned home after spending a week with Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Cowan at Severn Falls. Visitors at the horse of Mr, and Mrs, W, A. Mines for the week -end were, Mr, and Mrs. Cecil Mines and Palls, family of Niagara l�all:t, g.'i.. Mr. John jo]inston''ni ''Sault Ste. Marie, Ont., Mr. and Mrs. George Preen, Mr. andMts. David. Breen and Mrs,3. F, Fortune of Grand Rapids, Mich, t e a t e h e t SUMMER CLASS AT KINTAIL Rev. J. R. Greig, Bluevale, Preside at Opening. The seventh annual Summer School of the Presbyterian Synod of 'Hamil- ton and London, at Kintail, opened last week with Rev. J. R, Greig, of Bluevale, presiding. Rev. Austin L. Budge, of Hagers- vilie, Moderator of tite Hamilton and London Synod, told the young people their task today isrebuild the church. He gave a history, of the church, how it has expanded from the log churches to the fine churches' of today, and, of the growth in missionary work. At the meeting Vera Cruickshank, of Owen Sound, was appointed editor of the school paper, "The Onion Skin." On the school staff are; Rev • - J. R. Greig, Bluevale, dean; Rev. J. L. Burgess, South Kinloss, registrar; Rev. J. W. L. McLean, Leamington, new testament teacher; Rev. Angus. McKay, Jhansi, India; Miss M. H. Williamson, Amkhut,'India, and Miss Dorothy Douglas, Tamsui, Formosan missions. In addition to the staff the school was addressed during its sessions: which closed Sunday, by Rev. David Marshall. of British Guiana; Rev. C. H. McDonald, Lucknow, former dean, and Rev. Dr. D. T. L, McKerroll, of Toronto, moderator of general assem- bly. Clerk's, Office Closed From July 20th to 27th The Town Clerk's office will be closed from. July 20th to July 27th in- elusive. Anyone wishing to transact town business will please get in touch with Mayor Hanna. Successful at Examinations In the Toronto Conservatory of Music results recently published, Geo. Henderson was successful in passing examinations in theory and intermed- iate singing, the latter with honors. George is a pupil of Prof. Anderton. Attending Grand •Lodge W, T. Booth, Wor. Master and Dr. A. W. Irwin, Senior Warder of Wing - ham Lodge A.F. & A.M. No. 286, are. attending today (Wednesday) a meet- ing of the Masonic Grand Lodge o€ Ontario at Hamilton. , St. Paul's Anglican Church _ The annual Children's Flower Ser- vice will be held on Sunday next at 11 a.m. Special music. The flowers will be sent to the Wingham General Hospital and the sick of the Parish after the service. Everybody welcomer Business Education Students are now enrolling for Horne Study Courses with a view to entering college later on, thereby sav- ing time and board money. You may start any time and pay when conven- ient. Write to -day to Spotton Busi- ness Colege, Wingham, or Canada Business College, Bloor and Bathurst,. Toronto. - U.F.O. EXECUTIVE t ENDORSES STEVENS On Saturday afternoon at Toronto the Executive of the United Farmers of Ontario endorsed the platform of the Stevens Reconstruction Party and commended it to the farmers of On- tario. The official announcement of the U.F.O. executive endorsing the Stev- ens .party was made public over the joint signatures of R. J. Scott of Bel- -' grave, president, and H. H. Hannam,, secretary -treasurer. "Having been concerned for many years with the social and econonnio problems facing the farmer and in- deed the Canadian people as a whole," the announcement declared, "eve wel- come the recent action of the Hon. H. T -I, Stevens in breaking away front old-line partysitn, for taking an in- dependent stand and for giving vig- orotts leadership for social and econ- omic reconstruction. "We appreciate the courageous crit sade he has been, and still is, waging on behalf cif the rank and file of Can, adians. We have studied the program of his Reconstruction Party and we recognize it as being in harmony with. the pronouncements made by our peo. plc from time to time. both in convene tion and in the House of Cott -mons. "We` therefore commend it to the F Ontario farm people. Since U.I",C.l. riding associations have complete ate.- tonomy in the,pol`ttical field, the res-. ;ponsib.ility for deftlnite political action fres within eachconstituency."