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The Wingham Advance Times, 1935-10-03, Page 1With Which Is Amalgamated The Goirrie Vidette and Wroxeter News. Single Copies Five Cents WINGHAM, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 3rd, 1935. TWO MORE BIG VOTE Fi ATURES— ARREAS OF SUBSCRIPTIONS AND PAYMENT OF ACCOUNTS IN STORES Added Votes in Good -Will Club Competition This Week Afford Opportunity for Contestants to Increase To= tats — Mrs. R. Whiner Won ,Last Week's Special Prize. The standing of contestants an notlnced below now begins to show the active workers who are putting forth their best efforts to win one of the valuable prizes which will be giv- en away. There is no luck attached to this -contest. In . reality, the •con- testants who work the hardest in get- ting their friends to save their coup- ons should be the ultimate winners. Ask for Coupons ''• If you have not entered the contest be sure to help some contestant, sav- ing as many votes as possible. Pat- ronize club merchants and be "sure and ask for your votes on all cash purchases and -payment of accounts. ?added Votes on Subscription Arrears Between Tuesday, October 8th, and Monday, October 14th, triple votes will be given on each year back sub- scriptions. All accounts paid for each year yup to the end of 1935 will secure the extra vote schedule. On subscrip- tions running into 1936 regular votes only will apply on the last year. Dou- ble votes .wilt be given ' on renewals up to next Monday night. Doubles Votes on Payment of Ac- *: counts For Friday and Saturday only, Oct. 4th and 5th, club merchants are re- quested to offer double votes on the payment of all outstanding accounts contracted prior to the commence- ment of this campaign. Read the ad- vertisement for other feature votes in club stores. Subscription Votes Rural subscribers as well as those in Wingham should look over the list de of contestants and decide to hElp some on in the competition. Sub- scriptions can be paid to contestants or at this office and votes will be giv- en with each paid subscription. Also save the free vote coupons appearing in each issue of The. Advance -Times. h-OTICE TO CONTESTANTS SI mild an error occur in the stand- ing f votes announced in each issue of tl e paper, contestants must notify. club headquarters before the next is- sue. Otherwise they will be adjudg- s; ed cr rrect. Tc take advantage of the weekly special vote schedules, contestants shou'd make their returns at the of- fice not later than sit: o'clock Mon- day. The special prize will again be $5.00 in caeh for the most votes. The standing appearing below is for all v 'tee for publication up to last Mon lay evening: - TOWN CONTESTANTS Mrs. R. Wismer 129,925 Miss Margaret Currie 128,750 Miss Lorene Haller 95,625 Mrs. Fred Carter 48,225 Miss Margaret Mason ..... 39,100 Miss Cecelia Kuntz 54,200 Mrs. Leslie Buckman 23,025 Miss Catherine Fitzpatrick 21,025 Mrs. Harry Browne 15,000 Miss Mary Baird 15,000 RURAL CONTESTANTS Miss Winnifred Edgar 35,750 Mrs. Harry Goll 31;400 Miss Susie Carrick 24,950 Miss Fannybelle Weir 22,800 Mrs, Gershom Johnston 20,000 Celebrated Silver Wedding Mr: and Mrs, E. Geddes, Seaforth, quietly celebrated their silver wedding anniversary on Friday at their home in Seaforth. Many friends extended congratulations and kind wishes, NOMINATIONS HERE MONDAY, OCT. 7th The official nomination meeting for this riding, North Huron, will be in the Town Hall here on Monday next, October 7th, between 12.00 noon and 2 p,m. The candidates will speak im- mediately after the closing of the nominations. Unless a dark horse enters the fight (which is not at all likely) fhose re- ceiving nominations will be: George Spotton, ex-M.P., Conservative, who.. has represented this riding for nine years; R. J. Deachman, who will be the Liberal staridardbearer, and W. J. Henderson, ex -Reeve of Morris, who will represent the Stevens Recon- structtion Party. On Monday of this week, Sept. 30, nominations were held in '76 constit- uencies.. Grey -Bruce was the only rid- ing in this part of the country that nominated last Monday. Joint Liberal Meeting A joint meeting of the Liberal men and women will be held in the Com- mittee rooms, Thursday, October 3rd at 8 p.m. Speakers, Mr. R. J. Deach- man and others. Held Euchre and Dance A Masonic. Euchre and Dance was held in the basement 'of the Masonic Temple on, Friday night. Following the play at cards, lunch was, served and Ernest's Orchestra played for the dancing. The winners at cards were: Mrs. J. E. Robinson and T. A. Currie. Bowling .Tourney Postponed The Blanket Tournament which was scheduled to be held on the local 'greens on Monday night was called off on account of the heavy rains that started shortly after 5 o'clock and continued until about 8. This tourna- ment will be held on Friday evening this week and it is expected that a full entry will be on hand as the greens would have been taxed to ca- pacity on Monday evening. Young People's Society Had Outing The Y.P.S. of Brick United Church opened the fall and winter activities on Tuesday evening of last week, starting off the season by way of a weiner and corn roast which was held at the tenth bridge. A large number .of the young people were present. The evening was stetted off with the play- ing of outdoor games, : this was fol- lowed by community singing, after which weiners and buns and corn were served for lunch. After lunch all gathered around the fire in a circle and Mr. Townend, the pastor, dis- missed the meeting with singing a few sarced songs followed by prayer. All reported a good time. WEDDINGS Brawley - Dow A very quiet wedding was solem- nized on Saturday evening, the 28th Sf September, at, the Church . of the Messiah, Toronto, in the presence of immediate relatives only, when Wilma Helen, elder daughter .of Mr. and Mrs: David Dow, became the bride of Har- ry Lemand Brawley, son of Mrs. Brantley acid the late W, E. Brawley of Grand Valley. Rev. Reginald. Sav- ary officiated. Both young people were formerly of Wingham. One of the Many 13err it.t4. Belches b:C LARGE CONGREGA- TIONS PRESENT Harvest Thanksgiving Services at St. Paul's Anglican Church, Wingham Harvest Thanksgiving services were held at St. Paul's Anglican Church,. Wingham, on Sunday last, when large congregations were present to join in these joyful services of Thanksgiving and praise to Almighty God' for a bountiful harvest. The preacher at 11 a.m. was Rev. F. E. Powell, Rector of .St. Barnabas' Church, Toronto, who preached a most stirring sermon from the text 12 Corinthians, 9:11 "Being enriched. in everything to all bountifulness, which causeth through us thanksgiv- ing to God." A children's service was held at 3 p.m., followed by Holy Baptism, the Rector, Rev. E. L. Roberts, officiat- ing. At 7 p.m. the preacher was Rev. A. C. Calder, LL.B., Rector of St. George's Church, Goderich, who brought a very forceful message to his hearers, from John 6:11 "And Je- sus took the loaves and when He had given thanks, He distributed to the disciples." The Choir of St. Paul's provided Special Harvest Music at all services and under the leadership of Mr. Roy Mundy, organist, greatly added to the beauty of the services. The soloists for the day were: Miss A. Irwin, Messrs. J. R, M. Spittal, A. J. Nor - trap and C. Templeman, who excelled. themselves in their rendering of the various solos. The Church was beautifully decor- ated for the occasion by the ladies of St. Paul's Altar Guild, with evidences of the bountiful harvest of grain, fruit, vegetables and flowers. A celebration of the Holy Com- munion was held at 8.30 a.m., the Rector officiating. Off to World! Series Games Mr. J. H. Crawford, accompanied by A. H, Zilliax of Elmira are attend- ing the World Series games in 'De- troit on Wednesday and Thursday of this week. They were surely lucky to get tickets as there were 500,000 applications and the park will only seat 47,000. Attention Fall Fair Exhibitors The following prizes have been add- ed to the Fall Fair Prize List, Three- year-old Filly or Gelding, Heavy Draft or Agricultural, prizes $3.00, $2.00 and $1.00; also in the Carriage Classes, Brood Mare, foal at side, $8.00, $2.00, $1.00;. and Spring Foal, $2.00, $1.50, $1,00. Will Meet Veterans Mr. Frank Furness, of London, who is in charge of the Veterans' Service Bureau for Western Ontario, will be here next Tuesday afternoon and ev- ening, October 8th. In the afternoon he will meet any veterans who wish to interview him and in the evening he will address the members of the Legion at their rooms. - Bruce Plowing Match With a long list of prizes and spec- ials for the various classes and events, South Bruce Plowing Match promis- es to be an important agricultural ev; ent, that will attract large numbers of district plowmen. Foster Moffatt's farm on Concession 6, Kinloss, near Langside, is the location chosen for this year's snatch, set for. Tuesday, October 22nd. L' World . Series Starts To -Day Chicago Cubs won the National Baseball League championship by nosing out St. Louis. The Cubs won twenty-one games in succession to get on top of the heap. The World Series with Cubs and Detroit Tigers starts to -day (Wednesday) at Detroit. The games will be played as follows. Wednesday and Thursday, Oct, 2nd and 3rd, in Detroit; Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 4th, 5th and 6th, in Chicago, I:f the 6th and 7th games are necessary, they will be played in Detroit. BENNETT TO SPEAK IN KINCARDINE Premier Bennett will speak in Kin- cardine on Friday afternoon, October 11th at 2:30 o'clock. This meeting was billed at first for Oct, 86 but will now be held on the 11th.' The night" meeting of the Premier kr' the a;e; clay: ,lr11,14e: hcid eat ;Dwelt Sound. Aceordittg to reports, many from here. will attend the streeting in Kincardine, HON. H. H. STEVENS Leader of the Reconstruction Party, who speaks in the Wingham Arena To -night (Wednesday) at. 8.30. INSTITUTE HAS. FINE MEETING Splendid Program Enjoyed. The regular monthly meeting of the Women's Institute was held in the Council Chamber on Thursday last. Miss M. Anderson, President, opened the meeting in the usual way. After the business of the meeting, the fol- lowing program was given: instru- mental,Miss Cora Phair; recitation by John Doe; song by Mrs, Walter Lott, Whitechurch; instrumental, Miss Cora Phair; songs by Mre. Murray Crock- ett, of Port Rowan. Mrs. T. Bower gave a paper on "Peace." Mrs. W. H. Fraser won the guess- ing contest "How many grains on an ear of corn?" Her guess was 676, the correct number was 672. The meet- ing closed with the singing of the Na- tional Anthem. Lunch was served and a social half hour enjoyed. SPOTTON RALLIES Mr. George Spottbn is holding two rallies' this week, Clinton -on Thursday night and Brussels on Friday night. Dance following these meetings. On Friday night at Lucknowa joint meeting will be held by Gideon Ruttle, Conservative candidate for Bruce, and Mr, Spotton. Mr .Spotton will speak first and then rush to his rally• in Brussels. On Thursday night next week, Oct. 10th, Mr. Spotton will hold a big Rid- ing Rally in Goderich. Sir Alfred Marine, K.C., former Premier of New- foundland, will speak. Dance at Belgrave A Dance will be held in the For- esters' Hall, Belgrave, on Thursday eight of this week. Good music.. Lunch served. Admission 25c plus t'ax. Duck Season Now Open Attention of sportsmen is drawn to the fact that open season for ducks in this district is one month later than in the past, opening on October 1st this year, and continuing until Nov. 80th. The season for cluck and goose south of the French and Mattawa riv- ers is from Oct, 1 to Nov. 30th and in the section north of those rivers it opened on Sept, 15th, heavy Frost Friday Night The weather over the week -end was very Fall -like andwas a gentle re- minder of what is to come. On Fri- day night the frost was very heavy, in fact heavier than at the same time other years by considerable. • There tvas about one-half inch of ice form- ed that night in many places and peo- ' le who did not have their flowers Covered lost practically alt of them. On Sunday we had a mixture of wea- 'her, rain, hail and sleet with the sun Mining off and on all day, We will cost likely have plenty of fine weath- er yet but at the same trine we must be prepared for fall weather. ....„...,......«...,.... ASIS ,FOR COUPONS L. are g v t h f When buying in Wingham shoppers should first check ov- er, the. list .of business places here couponsi et for cash purchases or payment o accounts. These coupons will assist some of the contestants to win one of the valuable priz- es, But be sure to ask for coup- otts, Subscriptions $2,00 Per Year GUELPH MASONS WERE GUESTS OF LOCAL A.F. & A.M. Visiting Degree Team Exemplified First Degree About forty members of Guelph Masonic Lodges paid a fraternal visit to Wingham Lodge A,F. fit A.M. here on Tuesday evening. A degree team of the Guelph Brethren exemplified the first degree. Following the meeting in the lodge room a light luncheon was serv- ed in the banquet hall. Following the singing of "God Save the King" and "0 Canada", Wor. Master W. T. Booth, proposed a toast to tle King and Empire, to which Wor, Bro. Rev. John Pollock replied. The toast to Grand Lodge was given by War. Bro. 1 Capt. W. J. Adams, V. Wor. Bro, W. D. S. Jamieson of Brussels, respond- ing. Bro. H. C. MacLean gave the toast to the visitors and replies were given by V. Wor. Bro. Alex. Jaffrey of Guelph, Wor. Bro. J. D. MacKay, of Kincardine, and Wor. Bro. R C. Thompson, of Teeswater. The meet- ing was brought to a close by the Junior Warden's Toast, Attended Funeral Mr. ,and Mrs. W. H. French were in Clinton on Saturday attending the funeral of the former's uncle, the late Wm. Taylor, of Chicago. St. Andrew's Anniversary Services October 13th Anniversary services will be held in St. Andrew's Church, Wingham, on Sunday, October 13th. The services will be conducted by the Rev. Alex. C. Stewart, minister of Chalmer's Presbyterian Church, Toronto. Transferred to Toronto h/^ Mr. Harvey Burgess, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Burgess, who has been on the Dominion Bank staff here for some time, has been transferred to the Bloor and Bathurst branch, in Toronto. Harvey was a most popular boy in this community and on behalf of the people of this community we wish him the best of luck. Local Trio Won Tourney 0. Haselgrove, A. Taylor, O. Hab- kirk, skip, won first prize at the an- nual Fowl Trebles Tournament held by the Seaforth Bowling Club Wed- nesday afternoon and evening of last week. They had 4 wins plus 28 and received geese as prizes. R. Rae, D. Rae, D. B. Porter, took 8th prize with 2 wins, plus 20 and received chickens. Fowl Supper Great Success - Despite the heavy downpour late Monday afternoon, the Fowl Supper held by St. Paul's Church in their Sunday School room was a decided success. There were over five hund- red attended to partake of the 'good things the ladies of the church he'd prepared and they were not disap- pointed. The efficient manner with which the ladies carried on their work of preparing and serving made it pos- sible for this large crowd to be fed with despatch, UNITED CHURCH W.M.S. The Woman's Missionary Society of the United Church held their reg- ular meeting on Tuesday, Otcober 1, with the President, Mrs. F. R, How- son, presiding. This meeting took the form of an Anniversary Service, it being the 10th anniversary since Church Union. The meeting opened with a hymn and short prayers by Mrs. J. Wilson 'sand Mrs. J. McCool, followed by a prayer in unison. Mrs. Musgrove read the Scripture lesson. Mrs. J. H. Christie gave a very splendid synopsis of events dur- ing the ten years of Church Union. Mrs. Geo. Williams sang a solo "After the Shadows" and was accorn- panied by Miss Muriel Williams. A Pageant renewing the years since Church Union was given by a number of the ladies and dealt with the diff- erent departments of the Society. The initiates of thelast meeting were read by the Secretary, Mrs. A. Coutts, and business transacted. Mrs. Jas. Gilmour read the minutes of the last meeting before Union and of the first meeting after Union. This was very interesting but made each and all feel sad, as there have been so many of our active workers removed by death during that time. The meeting closed' wvith it hymn, arid prayer, after which a deitny' lunch WAS' served and a large X3irtbday cake, having ten candles, was cut. FALL FAIR NEXT WED. AND THURS. A Record Entry of Exhibits Expected Big Street Dance Wednesday' Even- ing, October 9th. Show and Dance Thursday Evening Wingham Fall Fair will be held on Wednesday and Thursday next week, October' 9th and 10th. The secretary, W. J, Greer, reports that the entry of exhibits in all classes will be ex- ceedingly large. All . indoor exhibits will be on display Wednesday evening. On Wednesday evening a big Street Dance will be held and this should be a gala evening. The Wingham Cit- izens' Band will also be on hand. Thursday, of course, will be a big day at the Fair Grounds. The exhib- its in all classes will' be well worth „going miles to See. Wingham Fair is noted for the large entry of horses in all classes and. this feature this year will be bigger and better than ever. Meet and greet your friends at the Fair on Thursday. Show and Dance Thursday Evening The Wingham Dramatic Club are presenting the musical comedy "The Dumb Waiter" in the Town Hall on Thursday evening. This show is one of the best of its kind ever to be shown in this district. It is full of pep and humor and the music and dancing will delight even the mosts critical. In connection with the show will be the Rush Ready -to -Wear Fa- shion Show. Do not miss this splen- did. entertainment. On Thursday evening also, a dance will be held in the Armouries under the auspices of the Fall Fair Board. A good six -piece orchestra has been engaged. Come and enjoy yourself. Two regular size articles for the price of one, plus only one cent; Seems unbelievable,. but it's true. Next week, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Four big days. 295 big bargains. McKibbon's, the Rexall Drug Store, Purchased Flour and Feed Business The flour and feed business of the late J. A. Mills has been purchased by Mr, H. F. McGee, who took posses- sion on Monday morning. School Meet Under Way As we go to press the Interschol- astic Meet is in full swing at theta•1.g- ricultural Park. A full report will be published in our next issue. Underwent Operation Mr. George Cruikshank underwent a serious operation in St. Joseph's Hospital, London, on Thursday. We are pleased to report that he is show- ing satisfactory improvement. Engagement Announced Mr.' and Mrs. Wm. Krohn, Wing - ham, announce the engagement of their only daughter, Emma Albertha, to William George, second son of Mr. and Mrs. Roderick McKay, of Grey, the marriage to take place in the ear- ly part of October. Sawmill Leased The MacLean. sawmill has been leased by Mr. R. E. Ratz, of St. Clem- ents, and he is now busy putting it into condition so that operations can: be commenced at once. We welcome Mr. Ratz to our community and wish him every success in the operation of this plant. DIED LAWRENCE—In Belmore, on Mon- day, Sept, 80th, 1985, Mary Ann Zuber, widow of the late Henry Lawrence, in, her 77th year. The funeral is from her late residence, Belniore, on Wednesday, October 2nd, 1985. Interment in Wroxeter Cemetery. BRUSSELS POST OFFICE OPENED Ceremony Took Place on Saturday Evening. The' formal opening of the.11russcls Post Office took place Saturday even, ing, Mr. George Spotton officially re- presented the Dominion Government, Short addresses were also given by Rev. W. J. Moorehouse, Rev, Wm. Moore, and Rev, John Graham, Mus- ipal nun bets ee :re rendered by the '3russels' Clf6ils''1kand: W. H. Rintoul and sons, local con- tractors,: built this fine new edifice: JOINT MEETING OF WOMEN'S INSTITUTES Miss E. Slicter, of the Department,; to Give Adde.ess. A joint meeting of the Blyth, ]3e1 - grave and Wingham Institutes will be held in the basement of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, here, at 3 pen, on Monday; October 7th, to hear Miss Esther Slicter, of the Department, speak on"Housing." Mrs. Oster, of Blyth, District Pres - Went, will also give : a short address. A cordial invitation is extended to all ladies to attend. Lunch will be served. OBITUARY William Gannett There passed away on Saturday ev- ening last, one of our oldest residents in the person of William Gannett, in his 85th year, He was born in Som- ersetshire, England, and came to this country at the age of five years. The family settled on a farm near Mit- chell. When a young man he went to Exeter to learn tlie blacksmithing trade, afterwards coming to Bluevale where he worked in Frank Scott's shop for two years, later moving to Wingham in 1876 where he started in business on Victoria St., carrying on- his trade for many years and lat- er going into the implement business. On April 4th, 1878, he was married to Mary Messer, who survives with a family of five daughters and three sons, namely, Mrs. J. M. Howell, Mrs, Geo. McMurdo, Mrs. J. H. Jermyn, Will and Harry, all of Toronto, and Mrs. C. M. Swanson, Mrs. T. Y. Smith, and Gordon, of town. The funeral service was conducted. on Tuesday afternoon by Rev. 3. F. Anderson, assisted by Rev. Kenneth MacLean. The pallbearers were:. Messrs. J. J. Casemore, Robt. Strach- an, John Messer, Peter Gowans, .L C. Currie and T. J. McLean. Inter- ment was made in. Wingham cernet- ery. Mrs. Irwin Elliott The death occurred on Saturday af- ternoon, Sept. 28th, at her home in Turnberry, of Margaret Keith, widow of the late Irwin Elliott in her 62nd year, Mrs. Elliott had been in poor health for the past three months and was confined to her bed most of this time, ,She was born in Ehna Township, near Listowel, and 42 years ago was married to her late husband, who predeceased her in April 1913. After their marriage *they moved to the 12th concession of East Wawa - nosh where they lived until 1908. . Af- ter spending six months in Northern Ontario they took up residence in Turnberry where she has since resid- ed. Mrs. Irwin was a member of the Christadelphian Church. She leaves to mourn her, one son,. Earl, at home, one brother and one sister, James C. Keith, Elute Town- ship, and cvelyn Keith, who resided with her. One daughter, Verna, pre- deceased her seven years ago. The funeral was held from her late residence, Lot 9, Concession 6, Turn- berry, on Tuesday afternoon. Inter- ment took place in Wingham Cemet ery. Everybody is waiting for the Rex - all ORIGINAL One Cent Sale, Two items for the price of one, plus one cent• 295 bargains to choose from. And four big' days in which to stock, up — Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Oct. 9th, 10th, lith, 12th at McKibbon's the Rexall Drug Store. BIG PARTY PLANNING FREE TRIPS Fifteen Bermuda winners and fif- teen New York winners from sev- en different towns, will comprise the party to leave Thursday, Nov. ,28th, for ane of the most enjoy- able holidays ever offered by a weekly newspaper. The towns include Kincardine, Wingham, Goderich; Seaforth, Lis- towel, St, Marys and Strathroy. The leading contestant in the town of 'Wingham and the rural district, will receive Bermuda trips, the next contestant in cacti district, New York trips, and oth- ers :easlt prizes or commissions. Should any prize .Winner not be able to take advantage of the 'free trip offered, earls ecittivalent will be sttbstitttted.