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The Wingham Advance Times, 1935-12-19, Page 9'Single Copies Five Cents UNITED CHURCH Y.P.U. GIVE PLAY Play Was Based on Foreign Mission Work. 'The regular meeting of the Y, P. U ,of the United Church was held on Monday evening. The meeting open- ed by singing "The First Noel", fol- lowed by the Lord's Prayer. The cur- rent event for discussion was ;the Trade Pact 'between Canada and the United States. The Builders took the devotional period. The Scripture reading was, Psalm 25 1-14, and was read by.Mar- garet Mundell, The ninth chapter of the study book "Where Can I Find 'God?" was taken by Winnifred Mc - Nevin. The :topic was in charge of the .Spartans, and was based on Foreign Missions. The program was divided into four parts. In Act I, an office in =one of the small hospitals in China 'Was depicted where Dr. Ross How- son and Nurse Margaret. Procter are -holding a discussion, when 'a . Chinese woman (Caroline Wellwood) carne on behalf of her sick mother and by sac- rifice was admitted. Act II,tools place ina native Chinese school with child- ren repeating their jessons aloud. Act. III was a Chinese school under the influence of the missionary where the :children are studying quietly. Act :iV, the Evangelistic class. In part One the missionary, Bill Secord, ap- proaches a native village,. In part Two a group of inquirers present themselv- es as a result of the missionary's -Work. In part Three, the same group ,being baptized, Party Four, the con- ;gregation kneeling before the cross singing "Jesus Keep Me Near the Cross." The Excelsiors had charge of the ntnusic and the 'Samaritans the recrea- tion. Lunch was served by the Tig- ers, after which the Friendship Circle was formed, Give the Boys and Girls our excel- lent Shoes or Slippers for Christmas. Nothing more sensible, Greer's Shoe' Store, Institute to Meet December 19th The regular December meeting gof the Women's Institute will be held in the Council Chambers on Thursday afternoon, December 19th, All mem- bers are;urged to be present. .Bride -Elect Showered About fifty girls -gathered at the home of Mrs. Win. M. Currie on Fri- -day evening last and presented Miss Agnes : Scott, bride-electof this month, with a kitchen shower. The 'living room was,attractively decorat- ed in pink and white, and following. the opening of the shower when Miss Scott received many beautiful and useful gifts, lunch was served by the hostess and a social time was en- joyed. n:joyed. College at Home Learn while you earn; .Save board money. Study all at home, all at Col- lege, or partly at home and finish at CoIlege. Pay when convenient. There is'a growing demand for young peo- ple with a modern business education.. Stenography, Commercial,''Secretar- ial, Civil Service, Matriculation and Farm. Bookkeeping. 'Write to -day for particulars to Canada Business Coll- ;ege (Bloor & Bathurst), Toronto; Spitton. Correspondence Schools, 555 Bloor West, Toronto, or Winghafr Business College. Toilet Articles'1n Jasmine and Gar- •tlenia and,in lovely boxes from $1,00, McKibbon's Drug Store, Xmas for the children, you will find some real good Gifts here, Doll Car- -lieges, Velocypedes, Kiddie Cars,. Scooter, Toy Sets, Rockers, Cradles. A, J. Walker,. BILL BROWN'S CAR WAS FOUND Was Located In Toronto On Friday afternoon, W. J, Brown reoeived wor•ci th t a his car which was stolen from in front of his home- on November 26th had been located in Toronto, Clarence White address n, unkno w, Was arrested Friday morning and was brought to Godericlt by Provincial police and charged with the theft of the car, At the time Bill's car was stolen an abaridoncd car which, had been stolen at Toronto was found a short distance 'from here. Qu With Which Is Amalgamated The Gorrie Vzdette and Wroxeter News, WINGHAM, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, DECEMBER t9th, 1935 1935 COUNCIL HELD FINAL SESSION Following Meeting Mayor Hanna En- tertained Council. First Meeting of New Council Win Be January. 6th. The regular meeting of the Town Council was held in the Council Chamber on Monday evening with• the following members present, May- or Hanna, Reeve Davidson, Council- lors Crawford, Bishop, Wilson and Geddes. His worship, Mayor Hanna, was -in the chair. The minutes of the last meeting were read and approved A letter was read front the Toron General Hospital • re a citizen Wingham who is a patient there. A ter discussion this letter was filed tin - til the. January meeting. to of have a most successful season and f- will be made up of at least,four teams which will not be entered; however, until a meeting of the Executive of the League, which will be held on Thursday evening this week, Dec, 19.' The four teams that most likely will form; the league. are: Gurney, Lloyd's, Lower Town and another group who have not yet secured a naive for themselves. TOWN LEAGUE HOCKEY IS IN FOR GOOD YEAR Enthusiastic Meeting Yield • Thurs, day Night. The annual meeting of the Town. Hockey League was held Thursday evening in. the Council Chambers and was a most enthuiastic one, with al= most thirty fans and players present. Following the reports of last year's operations, the officers for the ensu ing year were elected as folIpws: President—Price Henderson, Sec,-Traes,—H. Garlick. The executive will be composed of the President, Sec-Treas., and the Managers of the teams, . Prospeets are that the league will A corxiinunicatio.n was received from the Canadian Performing Rights Society requesting that a fee of $10 be paid. This letter was also filed -un- til the January meeting. A report was received from Dr• R. L. Stewart, Medical Officer of Health who stated that the town had been. free of contagious diseases through- out the year except for a few cases of measles and skin diseases. The dairies had been inspected and are all now in satisfactory condition. A sample of the river water had been sent to the Provincial Board of Health fora report. The Finance Committee reported a number of accounts and recommend- ed payment. Moved by Couns. Bish- op and Crawford, that the report of the Finance Committee be. adopted, Carried. Cour. Bishop reported that the sewer had been laid to Wm. Bain's home. Councillor Geddes reported pur- chasing some wood. Coun. Wilson stated that a phone had been installed in the Firemen's "room and this is connected with a cut-off 'switch with the phone in the Clerk's office. Reeve Davidson stated that the lev- lling work at the Cemetery had been discontinued du. e to inclement weath- er but wouldbe continued if fine wea- her prevailed. He also •presented a ill from the Township of Turnberry or dragging roads and some work on now roads, The town's share was 26,00 and was passed for payment. A copy of a letter that had been ent by the Mayor to Hon. 'Ti B. Mc- uesten, Minister of Highways, was ead. It requested that Highway No, be ploughed out regularly and that in ore snow fences be.erected, also hat consideration be given to the aving ,of this highway from Blyth o Wingham. A letter had been re- eived in reply from the minister stet - ng this communication had been sent o the engineers for consideration. A nailer letter had also been sent to C, A. Robertson, M,L.A, Reeve Davdson reported that he iterviewed Mr. Ballantyne, M,L•A., nd Mr. C. A. Robertson, IVI,L.A,, re- arding this matter. 7.'lie usual by-law was read fixing crtain exemptions on farm lands ithin the corporation, The amount as a • total of $19.59. On motion of. eeve Davidson and Councillor Ged- es it was passed. On moton of 'Coons. Bishop and ilson, a by-law was passed setting e first meeting of the 1936 Council ✓ 11 a.m., January 6th. Reeve Davidson gave a comprehen- ve report of the work carried on at e December meeting of the County euncil. He had tried to have pass- through Council a motion' that any. rspn sick longer than six :months be assed as incurable- and that the linty pay full cost, This -hatter s laid over until the January meet - g. lie expressed adisappointtnent at the' 22 -miles' of road taken aver the Comity was all in the south the county, The Council had tinder advisement e ,purchase of a truck that could be ed for road work in the summer d for snow plowing during the. wine , but this matter was tiot yet Set - d. Mayor Hanna expressedpp a reciae n of the services given by :mein - s of the Council during the year regretted that some of the mem- will riot be present next year; Following the meeting Mayor tom treated the members of the Council to an oyster auppet' at the eon's Cafe. b f c S r 4 t p e t si i a 8' c vv w R d. W th fo si th ed Pe el Co we in th by of tli els an ter tie do bcr and ber 1=l'a Gifts from Walker's, Fancy Lamps for the floor or table; Easy Chairs; Fancy Occasional Chairs; Day -Beds, Couches, Fancy Occasional Tables, Card Tables, Mirrors; Come in and let' us h'lp you. A. J. Walker. WEDDINGS Todd - Miller A,.pretty wedding was solemnized at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W: I. Miller, St. Helens, on Thursday, Dec- ember, twelfth; at high noon, when their eldest daughter, Helen Eliza-' beth became the bride. of Thomas. James Todd, only son of Mr. and Mrs. F. G. Todd, St. Helens. The bride who was given in marriage by her father, was becomingly attired in a gown of navy bkie crepe and carried a sheaf of Johanna Hill roses. The wedding march was played by Miss Dorothy- Millele sister of the bride. After the ceremony a wedding dinner was served to the members .of the immediate families. Later Mr. •and Mrs. Todcl left for a short motor trip. The bride travelling in a navy blue coat with matching accessories. On their 'return they will reside on the bridegroom's farm at St. Helens. Wouldn't Mother enjoy a pair of our cornfottable Felt House Slippers? Remember her at Christmas time.-- Greer's ime.—Greer's Shoe Store. Successful Bazaar The Ladies" of St. Paul's Anglican Church held a most successful bazaar. in the Council Chambers on Saturday afternoon. Christmas Tree at Bluevale Come to the Christmas Tree, under the auspices of the Bluevale Presby- terian Sunday School in the Forest- ers' Hall, Bluevale, on Thursday, Dec. 19th, at 8 p,rn, Admission, Adults 15c, United Church W. A, The Christmas meeting of the Wo- men's Association, of the United. Church was held in the Church par= lois Tuesday afternoon,' Dec, 17th,. with' Mrs. Geddes in the chair, and: Mrs. A. Coutts acting secretary. Af- ter the opening hymn, the 84th Psalm was read alternately, followed by the Lord's' Prayer in unison, The usual matters of business were attended to, and the election of new officers was referred to the January meeting. The meeting was closed with prayer by Mrs. Genimill. Progressing Favorably We are pleased to report'that Mr, W. R. Burchill, who fell down a well on his farm two weeks ago last Sat- urday and injured his back, is now able to get about some, although it will be a while yet before he will be able to carryon as usual. Mr, Burch- ill was digging a well on his farm and was down about 17 feet. At the noon hour he was being drawn to the top of the well when the rope holding the bucket broke and he, was dropped to the bottom of the well. It was a half hour before he could be raised out of the well and he was indeed fortunate that his injuries were not more serious. To the Boy Friend ---How about a nice Walnut Chest for her Gift? We have some lovely chests at right pric- es, A. 3, Walker. BOY SCOUTS HAD BADGE PRESENTATION Seaforth Troop Were Present. The local troop of Boy Scoutshad as their guests on Thursday evening last the •Seaforth' Boy Scouts, This meeting was of particular importance as an investiture and badge presenta- tion took place, The following boys were invested and received the Tenderfoot; badge: Lloyd Nethery, Dick Irwin, George Boyle; 2nd class badges were award- ed to: Bill Burgrnan, Mac Habkirk, Bill Sturdy, Jiin. Durnin; Atretic badge, Douglas Waranh and John Preston; Camp Cook's badge, Benson Hamilton, John Preston;• six three- years' service stars were presented and 12 two-year stars, also two .one- year stars, The following Cubs were invested and received the Tenderpad•:Badges, Alan Williams, Craig Armstrong, Carl Clark, Arthur Brown, Douglas Fry, Norman Fry and George Lloyd. . •A program of instruction was car- ried on. This included instruction in first aid, signalling and camp craft, the- latter by George Kling. Several. rousing scout games were also en- joyed before the'parade dismissed. After the parade the Seaforth boys were entertained by the Rovers. LOCAL AND PERSONAL Kodales and' Brownies, a gift for a lifetime. McKibbon's Drug Store, Gifts Galore—To make your Christ- mas Shopping easier at Greer's' Shoe Store. ; Miss Jennie McIvers is visiting with her sister in Oshawa for the winter months. Extra Special, this Week-Eend, on all our Lamps. The early shoppers get the choice. A. J. Walker. Mrs. N. Wilson of Lucknow spent. a few days last week with her par- ents, Mr, and Mrs. George Carr. Hosiery—The Ideal Gift for Ladies —Clear, fine and. ringless Chiffon, Crepe • and Service Weight. All the new shades—Greer's Shoe Store. Mr. John P. McKibbon, of the On- tario College of"Pharmacy, is spend- ing the Xmas holidays with his par - dues, Mr. and Mrs. J, W. McKibbon. "Sparton" The Radio with the Nat- ural tone, both Battery and Electric Models, from $49.95 up, Easy terms if desired, Fui•nture, Funeral Serv- ice. A. J.. Walker. For the smoker, we have Cigars, Pipes, Cigarettes and Cases, 50c to $9:50. IvIeKibbon's Drug Store. Christmas Cake. Order your Christmas Cake at Gib - son's Bakery, rich lit fruit and nuts, 40c pound. A reminder Donations to the Christmas Tree and Santa Claus Fund are not con- ing in as fast as in other years, and the Committee would be much pleased if those who have not already snub- scribed would do so without delay.. Leave your donation at either bank for this very worthy cause. Every pian will cheer when his Chrismas Box. is Baggage, See the new styles at Greer's, , Subscribe Now to the Christmas C And Santa Claus Fund. Donations may be left at either Bank. The Children's free Con- cert and distribution of goodies will take place in the Town Hall; -at 7.30 .1nra., orr Fri., Dec. 20th. Subscriptions $2.04 Tt'er Year CAPT, ADAMS' XMAS PARTY FOR THE ]GIDDIES On saturday afternoon' this week at 2.30 o'clock, Capt. Adams, genial owner of the Lyceum Theatre, will hold his usual Christmas free show for the kiddies, This is the regular show that is billed for this week and will be a real treat for the children. This would be a wonderful Xmas for the .entire Family if you had a Chesterfield 'Suite delivered just at the right time. We have a good choice at from .$49,00 for 3 pieces to $150.00 for 3 pieces. A. 5. Walker, OBITUARY Sarah Agnes McDougall Following an illness of four weeks, Sara Agnes McDougall, passed away on Sunday in Lower Wingham. The deceased who was in her 65thear, Y , was born on the 12th concession of East Wawanosh; the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Alexander McDou- gall. She spent all her life in this district, for some years living with her sister, at Belgrave, but for the past seven years has resided with her brother in Lower Wingham. She leaves -to mourn her passing. besides Leslie, two sisters and one brother, Mrs. George Fitzgerald and Miss Mary McDougall, of Wingham; Andrew, of Lower Wingham. The funeral was held from the res- idence of her brother, Mr. Andrew McDougall, Lower Wingham, on Tuesday afternoon, The service was conducted by Rev, Kenneth MacLean, minister of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, of which she was a member, assisted by Rev. J. F, Anderson, pas- tor of Wingham United Church. The pallbearers were: Ed. Fitzpat- rick, W. Fitzpatrick, George Fitzpat- rick, Chas. Carter, George ICerr and J. J. 'Kerr. Interment took place in Wingham Cemetery. Mrs. William Love The death of Mrs. William Love of Belgrave, occurred Wednesday of last week at the home of her son, Gilbert Love in Ashfield, where she had spent the winter months since the death of her husband four years ago. Mrs. Love, who was in her 73rd year, was born in Ashfield, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. James Vint. She suffered a stroke the week before her death and her condition had been critical since that time. She is surveed by four brothers, Joseph, Stoughton, Man., Robert, Wingham;' Gilbert, Ashfield, and Abraham, Stratford; and one sister, I'Jrs. W. Baldwin of Ashfield. The funeral was held from the home of her son in Ashfield on Fri- day afternoon. Interment took place in Brandon Cemetery, Belgrave. Special for this Week -End, clear- ing sale of pictures. We have made groups of all our stock. Group No. 1, 15c each; No. 2, 25c each; No. 3, 35c each; No, 4, S0c. each. These pictures will make a real gift—Come in and look them over. A. 7. Walker, For appointments for Finger Wave or Marcel, phone Beryl Mundy, Shut- er St. Elk for Bruce County Three truckloads of Canadian elk, taken from the Provincial reserves near Pembroke, passed through Owen Sound Tuesday on their way to the Bruce Peninsula, north of Wiarton, where they will be set free. This part of the Province has been designated a Government gatne sanctuary, Postal Information Postal authorities are called upon to answer hundreds, of queries con- cerning postal rates. Christmas cards not sealed, require a one cent stamp. Ths entitles the sender to 5 written words, for :,exanmple, "Wishing you a Merry Christmas" plus the name and address, : Exceeding this number of words, letter rate of 3c prevails for everything not over an ounce, whether sealed or not. In case of postage shortage the receiver is re- quired to pay 4c, The only case itt which the 2 cent rate applies is in the case of dropTetters which are e distributed, from the office where they are mailed: Nbw Dad, bow about giving Mo- ther a nice Writing Desk Or Floor Lamp? Our prices, you will find, are right. A. 3, Walker. ST. ANDREW'S W.M.S. ELECT OFFICERS Mrs. N. L, Fry Presented with Life Membership. The , Women's Missionary Society of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church held their December meeting and el- ection of officers in the auditorium. of the Church on Wednesday of last week with. Mrs. H. F. McGee presid- ing, Devotional exercises were led by Mrs. D. Rae, Miss B. Graham and Mrs. J. Currie. Mrs. W. Joseph Hen- derson gave a reading "Faithfulness in All Things". The reports of the various secretaries showed that the past year had been a most successful one. Mrs. N. L. Fry was given a Life Membership, The presentation was made by Miss M. Anderson. Miss M. :Graham read • a letter received from the West, thanking the Auxiliary for the hymn books they had received. After the regular meeting the nom- inating committee's report was pres- ented by Mrs. G. Olver with Mrs. (Rev,) K. MacLean in the chair. The following' are the officers for 1936: Hon, Pres.—Mrs, K. MacLean, President --Mrs. W. J. Henderson. 1st Vice Pres, -Mrs, A. E. Lloyd._ 2nd Vice Pres.—Miss M. Anderson. 3rd Vice Pres.—Mrs. H. F. McGee. Secretary—Mrs, T. C. Ring. Treasurer -Mrs, J, Fells. Glad Tidings Sec.—Mrs, H. C. Mac- Lean. Press Sec.—Mrs. John Raby. Welcome and Welfare Sec. -Mrs. J. Currie and Miss B. Graham. Literary and Libraey Sec. -Miss M. Graham. Supply Sec.—Mrs. J. W. McIKibbon, Home Helpers' Sec.—Mrs. D. Rae and Mrs. E. R. Harrison. Organist --Mrs:. K. MacLean. Asst. Organist -Mrs. Fred Carter. Nominating Com. --Miss C. McBur- ney and Mrs, J. Nicholson. Social Sec.—Mrs,. W. S. Mitchell. Mission Band Pres.—Miss F. Wil- son; Assist., Mrs. S. Hare, Marion Williamson; Mission Band Leader, Miss Helen Miller; Assist., Mrs. R. Lloyd. Auditors—Miss McLaughlin, Mrs. T. Currie. Mrs. W. J. Henderson took the chair and the meeting closed with all repeating the Lord's Prayer. Fountain Pen Sets, Waterman's or Shaeffer's, $2.75 to $13.50, at MclKib- bon's Drug Store. Christmas Services at St. Paul's Sunday, Dec. 22nd, Christmas Carol Services at 7 pan. Christmas Day, Celebration of the Holy Communion at 8.30 a.in. Christmas Service at 10.30 a.nt.. Everybody welcome. Long Xmas Holiday For Schools. Both the High school and the Pub- lic school will close on Friday this week for the Christmas Holidays, and will re -open on Monday, January 6th. This will be elle of the longest Christmas vacations haat the schools have enjoyed in $gale time, Bought Poultry Farm Cecil Coultes, son of Robert Coul- tes, of East Wawanosh, has purchas- ed the Duncan Kennedy poultry farm at Whitechurch, Mr. Kennedy will, of course, 'continue to carry on his hatchery business in Wingham, and it was in order to give more time to this business that he disposed of his Whitechurch farm, Chocolates in Christmas Wrapping 19c and up to $2.50 a box, at McKib- bon's Drug Store, Choir Makes Presentation Rev, and Mrs. Kenneth MacLean entertained the Choir of St, Andrew's.. Church at the Manse on Thursday evening last week. Various members of the choir took part hi a program of solos, duets and readings, The choir took this opportunity to pres- ent to Miss Agnes Scott, one of their members who is being married this month, with a beautiful walnut occas - lona! table. The presentation was made by Mrs. T. A. Currie and Mrs. H. Sherbondy, and Mr, F. J. Hill, the Choir Leader, read the address. Fol- lotviing the 'presentation a sing -song was enjoyed and. this very pleasant evening was brought to a close by the serving of a. daiitty lunch. For Mother, a Kantleeir -water bo tie guaranteed for 5 years, -rakes real .gift, Mckibbon's Drug Store. BOYS' AND GIRLS' GROUP XIYIAS PARTY Ross Howson Elected Member of Boys' Parliament. The Wingham Explorers had a busy time on Tuesday. evening; pack- ing their bale of Christmas cheer for. the far North. Thanks to the enthus- iasm. of the boys and the kindly co- operation of .parents and interested friends a fine parcel of warm cloth- ing, books, toys, etc., was despatch- ed on its mission of friendship: The Canadian Girls in Training, the Trail Rangers and the Tuxis Boys to the number of sixty gathered at the United Church on Friday evening for their annual Christmas Party, Meet- ing first of all "in the square", each Group in turn gave its beautiul open- ing ceremony, Group Roll Call and reading of Minutes followed. Then carne a period of Christmas Carol singing, after which Isabel Habkirk" of the Wohelo Group read the story of the Shepherds, Ross Howson of the Tuxis Boys following with the story of the wise men. Miss Ruth Pollock told with fine expression the beautiful story of "Eager Heart", and Rev, J. F. Anderson led in prayer. A period of hilarious games followed in the Gymnasium, after which the Grand March arranged partners for the lunch hour. After' justice had been, done to the sandwiches, tarts and doughnuts, a Sing Song of old favor- ites followed, then one or two dearly' loved hymns, the joint singing of Taps, and a very pleasant evening had come to a close, Ross Howson has been elected' 1 member of the Older Boys' Parlia- ment representing the constituency of North Huron. The sessions of the Parliament will be held in"Toronto- during the Christmas vacation. For All, Yardley's, Jasmine or Gar- denia Sets are always welcome, $1.00' to $12.50, at McKibbon's Drug Stare. Make your Xmas Gifts this year of Furniture. We have some loveklr "Gift Pieces" at -most reasonable pric- es. A. J. Walker. Eadies Christmas Concert Will be held in Eadies Church .at 8 p, in, Friday, December 20th. Ad- mission, Adults 15 cents; Children free. Purchased Business Mr. C. W. I3ushfield, of Mitchell, has purchased Mr. Wm. Davidson's Implement business. Mr. 13 iishfield, who is a brother of 3'. W. Bushfield, local barrister, will live in the Hanna house on john St. Miss C. Farquharson Home We are pleased to report that Miss C. Farquharson has sufficiently re- covered to be moved from Toronto. to her home on Monday. It is fifteen weeks since Miss -Farquharson frac-. tured her hip in Toronto. News For Picture Pans During the Christmas and' Nervu Years weeks the ,I.ycettm .Theatre will be open every night, For the particulars of the presentations dure. ing these two weeks react the advert isments in this paper. BORN CAL VERT—In Wing hath General Hospital, on Tuesday, December 17, to Mr. and Mrs. Harry Calvert, E. Wawanosh, a daughter. ZETTLER-In Winghain General Hospital, on Monday; December 16,, to Mr, and Mrs. Ambrose Zettler, a son. For Men, we have a wonderful seg ection of Gifts from $1,00, at McKib- bon's Drug Store. 5 SHOPPING DAYS THEN CHRISTMAS Including to -day there are just five more shopping days. till Christmas,_ The merchants of Wingham are peep pared for this last few days of Christ* .teas shopping, You will be sure of satisfaction by buying from the Wingham stores. Fine selections, high quality and right prices are assured when you shop in Wingham:. Christmas Slippers? Well just: conte to see ottr display--that's,all we, rill Omer's Shoe Store;, •