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WINGHAM, OisITARIO, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 9th,! 1930
Stabscriptione $2,00 Per
LARGE CROWD
ATTENDS FAIR
In spite of the drizzling all day rain
sane of the largest crowds ever to at-
tend Wingham Fall Fair vvere present
on Wednesday. The in it is esti-
'filleted, kept about three thousand
'away, who would have attended, The
entries were a exceedingly high steii-
felard. and compared favorably with
•:tether years.
A luncheon was held at noon in
boner of the on Robert Wein a
ztative son of Turnberry and Wing-
lhans, with about 125 being present,
31. T. Wright, a former school chum of
Vr. Weir, and reeve of Turnberry,
acted as chairman, and called on a
fformer teacher, Mr, A, H. Musgrove,
no introduce the speaker, saying that
'Bob' Weir needed no introduction,
tthe fact that he came from Turnberry
:and VS/Ingham was sufficient in itself.
Weir made a short and modest
!speech, raking no credit to hiinself for
!being chosen for the high position he
mow fills, believing it was more as a
compliment to the Province of Sas-
Imtchewan than to himself, and thank-.
ed those present for the hearty wel-
come he was accorded
Time will not permit us to go into
detail about .the Fair this week, but
will be given in our next issue along
ncith the list of prize winners.
NOTICE TO HYDRO
CONSUMERS
There will. be Hydro interruption
froin 1 p,m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, Octo-
Ater 12th.
• Business Affecting Ce-elub
A business meeting, of the Wing -
'Lam Canadian Clubwill be held in the
'Council Chamber. on Monday even-
ing, October 13th at 8 o'clock All
iormer members and all interested are
'invited to attend this meeting.
PURCHASE LOCAL
LAW PRACTICE
The law practice of the late Rich -
aid Vanstone was disposed of this
week by the executors to Mr. J. H.
'Crawford of Toronto, who is now in
possesston. Mr. Crawford, whose
borne is in 13rampton, comes highly
recommended from Toronto, where
lite has been connected with the firm
of Blake, Lath, Anglin and Cassels.
He has always talen an active part
in the work of the young people of
the church, especially the Tuxis boys,
being in charge on summer of a
-Tiixis Boys' summer camp, and is al-
so keenly interested in athletics, hay-
ing played on an inter -collegiate ten-
,
aris team
We welcome Mr. Crawford to
Nifinghaxn and feel sute that he will
TeCCiVe a liberal percentage ot the
-business accorded his, predecessor.
• WEDDINGS
Dickison-McBurney
A very quiet wedding was solem-
nized in Teeswater cm Saturday, 0C-
tober 4th, •when Thurso. Belle, •only
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Mc-
Burn,ey, became the bride of Mr. Gor-
don Dickison, son of Mr. and Mrs.
Dickison of lVfildmay. Only immed-
iate relatives were preseit Dr. For-
bes officiated, The happy couple left
in the afternoon by motor for Tor-
onto and other Eastern points. On
'their return, they will reside in Tees -
water, The brides' maey friends in
this community extend best evishes
ler a long and happy se! dded life.
DurninsKennedy ••
A quiet but pretty wedding was
soleinnized at the Whitechurch Pres-
byterian manse on Oetober 4th, when
Jean Olive, youngest daughter of Mr.
••arid Mrs. David Kennedy, was united
'in marriage to Lorne E. Durnin, son
of Mr. John Durnin of St. Helens.
Rev. Mr. officiated, The
bride seas gowned. in a pretty dress
f of winterblu georgette, blue felt and
'Sweet' hat, black satin shoes, and hose
and gloves to match, and carried a
nice bouquet of sWeetheart roses.
They weVe attended by Miss 'Annie
Mullin, sister of the groom, and Mt.
George Kennedy, brother of the bride.
• Immediately after the eerentorty they
left on a motor trip to Hamilton and
Niagaea Fali.. Th btide donned for
ttayttlling a VVinterblu broadcloth
coat with Thibetine fur collar, and
needed a blue bag, On their retarn
titey will reside on the groom's farm
on the 9th conceseion of West Wawa -
h
DEPUTATION FROM HIGH SCHOOL BOARD
INTERVIEWS COUNCIL AT REGULAR MEETING
A regular meeting of • Winghain
Town Council was held Monday ev-
ening at 8 o'clock, • All members pre-
sent exeet Coun. Dirnent, His Wor-
ship Mayor Fells in the •chair. Min-
utes of last meeting were read and
approved, •
A communication was read from
Mrs. R. Vanstone and family, express-
ing appreciation of respect shown by
Council during their recent bereave-
ment.
An 'application was read from Mr.
Bushfield in reference to the Vitcancy
of Town solicitor. Moved by Reeve
McKibbon, seconded by Coun. Wil-
kinson, that Mr. •Bushfield be appoint-
ed Town Solicitor for the balance of
the yearn -Carried.
•The Finance Committee reported a
number of accounts properly certified
and recommended payment.
Moved by Conn. Elliott, seconded
by Cottn. McGillivray, that the report
of the •Finance Committee be adopted
as read -Carried
Reeve AlcKibbon reported for the
Cemetery Committee that it was es-
•timated • that •the cost of levelling a
pttrt of the Cemetery this year and
seeding it would run about $100 to
$125. He reported that the Com-
mittee did not have the funds to do
it this year and it was agreed that it
be left over for next year.
Coun. Tipling reported for the Pro-
perty Committee that he had been
asked to secure two flags for the
front of the Hall. He suggested that
the'Streetlight at the corner of Leo-
pold and Alfred streets be moved ac-
ross the road so that the light would
show up better on the sidewalks, This
was left to the Street 'Committee.
. Mayor Fells pointed out that the
roof of the machinery hall required
.some attention, and i was left for
Coun. Tipling to look into this.
Coun. Wilkinson reported for the
Fire Committee that one fire had oc-
curred at Deyell's and the firemen had
handled it well so that little dainage
was done. Coun. Wilkinson recom-
mended that some smoke helmets be
secured for the firemen So that they
roommoommeoloasmee•
would be better protc:cted. It was
;agreed that three hot:nets be procur-
ed at once. • The matter of securing
leather helmets was left over 'for the
present.
Adutation from the 1-ligh School
Board was present and Dr. Irwin ac-
ted as spokesman. He stated that
the Board had some time ago prepar-
ed plans for an addition to the school
and that they were still on hind. The
Boatd felt that if any grnin could
be secured from the Federal Govern-
ment toward unemployment relief lo-
cally, it might be a good time to erect
this addition so that certain vocation-.
al work could be taken up. Sections
from the Inspector's teport were read
in which it was stated that the ac-
cornmodation was not 'what it should
be Mayer Fells stated that a letter
had been sent in to I -fon. Geo. Hen-
ry to see if any grant would be made
for work of this nature, and it was
agreed that no action be taken until
advice was received from the Min-
ister.
Mayor Fells reported for the
Streets Committee that all pavements
had been gone over and cracks filled
with tar. This work had required 4
loads of sand, 8 barrels of tar and 5
men for 46 hours. He also reported
that a number of trees had shown ser-
ious defects during the recent storm
and it would be necessary to remove
them as a safety measure. The Lad-
ies of the Institute had requested the
use of 50 chairs from the Town Hall
for Fair Day and it was agreed that
their request be granted.
In the matter of rebates of taxes re
Mr. Jerome and A. AI. Crawford, left
os er from last meeting it as moved
by Court, Elliott, seconded by Coun.
McGillivray, that A. M. Crawford be
refunded taxes on account of building
destroyed by fire and that Mr. Jerome
be refunded taxes on account of re-
tiring from businesss-Carried.
Mayor Fells reported an offer of
$1000 • cash for the Fertilizer plant
and. had requested $1500, but no fur-
ther word had been received."
The meeting then adjourned.
PREPARED TO FIGHT 1LIBERAL MAY PRO -
UNSEATING ACTION TEST FOUR M.P.'S
Ontario may be the scene of a post-
election political battle which will be
carried to the Supreine Court of On-
tario, according to rumors last night.
Reports stated:filen the battlewillbe
the war of the "unseaters."
Following the action started to nn -
seat Hon. James Malcohn, former
Minister of Trade zind Commerce,
which has resulted in a conference
during the past few days 9f three of
the former Cabinet members of the
King Government, Liberals, it is stat-
ed, are preparing to take action in
their own part.
Hon. Charles A. Dunning, defeat.-
,
ed Cabinet Minister; Hon. J. C. El-
liott and MT. Malcolm, it was stated,
met in Toronto, Monday and as a
result of their deliberations Hon. N.
W. Rowell, K.C., has been retained
in Mr. Malcohn's interestsf.ast
night Mr. Rowell could not be reach-
ed to, corroborate the report.
If an unfavorable outcome results
Li om Mr. Malcolm's defence of the
unseating action, Liberals will immed-
iately attack about a half-dozen Con-
servative seats in the province, it is
ramored.
Attending Convention
Mrs. A. E. Llyod is in Belleviile
this week, attending the annual con-
vention of the W.C.T.U., which is be-
ing held in that city.
Transferred to Toronto
Miss Mae Allen of the Dominion
Bank staff, has been transferred to
Head Office of the Bank in Toronto.
-
Her position her will 'be filled by
Mr. 13, G. Moore of Chatham.
W.M.S. Conference
The W.M,S, Conference (West Sec-
tion) of Huron Presbyterial Society,
of the United Chttrch, will be held in
the United Church, Port Albert, on
Wedeesclay, October 15th1 1930. All
Svoin.en interested in Y.W.A., C,G.I.
T,, or Bend or Auxiliary worts are
invited. All those who have prob-
lerns'noine with them.. There will be
two sessions, mottling and aftertmom
Miss M. H. Garrett of Chita, \still
be present and address the meeting.
:Everybody welcome,
s;
It was reported in Liberal circles
here to day that the Party will enter
protests against the election of Hon.
Maurice Dupre in Quebec West One -
sine ,
Gagnon, M.P. m Dorchester,
George Spotton, M.P. in North Hur-
on, and a cross petition against the
unsuccessful opponent of Hon. James
Malcolm, whose election has been
protested,
Ile above dispatch clipped from
Monday's Evening Telegram, Toron-
to, is quite a surprise to the eleetors
of North Huron. Those who should
be in a position to know profess ig-
norance as to why the protest should
be lodged against Mr. Spottort. The
impression is that no serious charges
of illegal or corrupt acts on the part
of Mr. Spotton or his agents in the
late electioh are known. Of course,
no definite word has been received
here about the matter and it may end
in nisi newspaper tall:. However,
something definite will be known in
the course of a few days. It must
be remembered thcmgh that protests
are sometimes entered to be used by
the party bosses for eaw-off purposes
when the cases come for trial.
Ladies to Present Play
If you want to see a 'real" talkie
show, go to the Parish Hall on the
es -ening of Thurschty, October 16th,
when some of the ladie.s of Si. Paul's
Church will present the play "Mrs.
Martin Entertains the Sewing Circle
on April ist."
SCHOOL REPORT
The following is the report for S.S,
No. 2, Turnberry for the month of
September.
• Jr. IV -Marie Sharpin, Alex Mac -
ravish; Jr, III -Lois Elliott, Evelyn
Sharpie, Jean Elliott, lVfargeret Har-
ris. lst elass-Vere Sharpin, Flora
MacTavish, Harold Elliott.
M. R. Scott, Teacher,
Auto Salesman -"May 5 show you
ane of our new models? What type
do you like best?'
• Pedeetrian-"Nnme of 'eim 5 just
came in here to enjoy being amongst
a few t don't have to jump rofm."
DOUBLES DRAW
GOOD ENTRY
An entry of thirty-two pain took
part in th twilight doubles tourna-
ment on the local bowling green on
Monday evening' of this week. The
first prize, blankets:, was won by J. O.
Hableirkl and J. Murray; the second,
prize, blankets, was won by J. Taylor
and J. Bissett of Goderieh; the third
prize, linen table cloths, was won by
W., McCoy and R. Rae of Lucknow:
W. H. French and D, Geddes receiv-
ed table linen as fourth prize, and the
fifth prize, Ivorex phaegues, went to
Chapman and Hawke of PalmerstOn•
OBITUARY
John IVIcCallum
Shortly after noon on Friday, Oc-
tober 3rd, another of that fast disap-
pearing band of sturdy pioneers pass -
The late jobn McCallum
: -
ed peacefully into the Great Beyond,
in the person of jchn McCallum.
Deceased Was born in the township
of Eequesing, Halton County; on
May 24th, 1844. -About sixty years
-ago he; carne to .Huron County, sett-
ling on lot 36, Concession 8, East
iWasvanoeh .where he was reeve for
1903 and 1904. He was married in
1872 t� Miss Mary McGregor, of Ac-
ton, Who predeceased him nine years
ago last July. In 1910 they moyed to
Wingham. Me. McCallum was a
Member ;of Wingham -United Church
and served on the SOfficial Beard for
number of years. Seven Children
Stirvive: Duncan of Zealandia, Sask.,
John, on the old homestead, Mrs, Ed-
gar Vincent, Springfield, Mrs. G. C.
Olver, Wingham, Mrs. Chris. Neth-
ery, Wawanosh, and Flora and Mary
at home, The funeral was held on
Monday from his into residence,.Vie-
toeia street to Wingham Cemetery,
Rev.' Sidney Davison: 'conducted the
Services, assisted by Rev. K, Mac-
Lean of St Andrew's Church, Wing -
ham, and Rev. Jae. Scobie, of the
'United Church, Belgea.ne, Six 117;•
phews acted as pallbearers: Duncan
McCallum, John F. McCallum, An-
drew Laidlaw, Neil McCallum, and
Andrew Shiell.
These from a distance attending
the funeral were: Mrs. Wm. Robert -
atm, Mrs. H. Sayers, Mr. and Mrs.
John McGregor, Mr. Duncan Waldie,
Acton; Mrs. Ks McDougall, Miss
Myrtle McCallum, Mr. Neil McCal-
lum, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Darling,
Milton; Mr. 'and Mrs. Duncan Mc-
Callum, Woodstock; Mr. and Mrs, H.
Watson and children, Ingersoll; Mr,
and Mrs. Edgar Vincent,,Springfield;
Miss Belle Allison, London; Mr. and
Mrs. D. Laidlaw, Messrs. j. and F.
Laidlaw, Mrs. D. McCallum, Blyth.
Civil Service Exams.
'George Spotton has 'completed ar-
rangements to have Civil Service Ex-
aminations held in Wingham on Oc-
tober 14 and 15. Nearly all Federal
Government positions are now award-
ed by competitive examinations. If
there are sufficient number of appli-
cants Civil Service Esaminations will
be held in Wingham twice a year.
Information about exams. for differ-
ent grades of positions may be had
front Mr. Allan McKenzie, Flinch:tat
if Spotton's Business College, :Wings
ham.
Mistaken Identity
After the concert en nth. night,
Watchman Lewis impressed the fact
on the Fax Fun Co. to turn off all
lights in the Hall so well that on leave
ittg, one of the troupe, who ;could not
read English fluently, believing the
fire button to be the switeh for the
entrance light pushed it in. You all
know what happened. Chief Allen
hurried cloven and secured a written
statement from the perpetrator of the
deed of disturbing peaceful slumbers
to the effeet that he could not read
English.
COMPETITION WAS KEEN AT ANNUAL
FIELD DAY OF WINGHAM HIGH SCHOOL
• The Wingharn High School annual
Field Day was held on Friday, Octos
ber 3rd, when all events were keenly
contested. At the close of the meet,
basketball and softball teams from
Kincardine engaged the local school
in friendly contest. The girls games
resulting as follows: Basketball-
Wingham, 40; Kincardine 8; Softball
-Kincardine 25, Wingham 7. Boys'
softball game, Wingham 10; Kincar-
dine 2: The following are the win-
ners of the field meet.
Softball throw, Sr., 1, Agnes Rob-
ertson; 2, Mary Mitchell; 3, Dorothy
Aitken. 108 feet
Softball Throw Jr., 1, Elaine Small;
2, Dell Walker; 3, Janet Woods. 110
feet, 2 inches.
• Putting the Shot, Sr., 1, Agnes Rob-
ertson; 2, Dorothy Aitken; 3, Norma
Coutts, 22 feet, 2 inches.
Putting Shot, Jr„ 1, Mary Robert-
son; 2, Elaine Small; 3, Vera Fry, 17
feet, 8 inches.
60 yard dash, Sr., 1, Edna Proctor;
2, Jean Copeland; 3, Margaret Proc-
tor. 8 415 sec.
60 yard dash, Jr., 1, Elaine Small;
2, Vera Fry; 3, Janet Woods. 9 215
sec.
Running High Jump, Sr., 1, Edna
Proctor; 2, Margaret Proctor; 3,
Mary Mitchell. 4 feet, 4 inches.
Running High Jump, Jr., 1, Marion
Mason; 2, Marion Mitchell; 3, Janet
Woods. 3 feet, 7 inches.
Running Broad Jump, Sr., 1, Edna
Proctor; 2, Mary Mitchell; 3, Ella
Rae. 13 feet.
Running Broad Jump, Jr., 1, Mar-
ion Mason; 2, Elaine Small; 2, Doris
Aitchison. 11 feet, 8 ins.
Hurdle Race, sr., 1, Edna Proctor;
2, Mary Mitchell; 3, Margaret Proc-
tor. 12 sec. •
Hurdle Race, jr., 1, Elaine Small;
2, Vera Fry, 14 415 secs.
Hudred Yard dash, sr., Olive
Tif-
fin; 2, Jean Copeland; 3, Margaret
Proctor. 13 115 secs.
Hundred yard dash, jr., 1, Vera
Fry; 2, Marion Mason; 3, Elaine
Small. 14 415 secs.
••••••••••
Basketball Relay: 1, Third Form;
2, Fifth Form; 3, Second Form.
Nail Race, sr., 1, Mary Mitchell; 2,
Eclna Proctor; 3, Agnes Robertson,
Nail race, jr., 1, Elaine Small; 2,
Marion Mason; 3, Doris Aitchison.
Egg Race, Sr., 1, Agnes Robertson;
2, Ella Rae; 3, Dorothy Aitken.
Egg Race, jr., 1, Eileen Stephen-
son, 2, Marion Fry; :3, Lorene Haller.
Torch Race, won by the Blue team
consisting of Mildred Field, Vera Fry,
Olive Tiffin, Jean Copeland and Ed-
na Proctor.
Basketball Foul Shooting, sr., 1,
Ella Rae; 2, Betty Walker; 3, Isabel
Fowler.
Basketball Foul Shooting, jr., 1,
Marion Mason; 2, Elaine Small; 3,
Dell Walker,
Girls Senior Champion, Agnes Rob-
ertion, • Girls' Junior Champion, El-
aine Small,
Boys' Events
• Shot Put, sr., C. Coutts, 30 feet. Jr,,
Moore, 23 feet 1 112 ir,.
Standing Broad Jump, sr., B. Fax
S ft., 9 inches. Jr., AL, Rae, 7 ft, 10
niches.
Running Broad Jump, sr., B. Fox,
18 ft., 3 ins. junior, Moore, 16 ft.,
7 112 ins..
Hop, Step and Jump, Senior, B.
Fox, 37 ft e,' 6 ins. Junior, M, Rae,
35 ft., 5 ins.
Hurdle Race, 70 yards, senior, V.
Gurney, 9.1 secs. Junior, M. Rae,
secs.
'Quarter mile, senior, S. Mitchell, 1
min., 2 secs. Junior, Moore, 1 min.,
10 415 secs.
High Jump, sr., R. Thompson, 5 ft.,
1 in. High Jump, Jr., Moore,'4 ft.,
6 ins.
Half mile, Senior, B. Fox, 3 min.
40 sec. junior, G. Henderson, 3 min.
6.5 sec.
100 Yards, Senior, IV. Gurney, 10.8
see. junior, M. Rae, 11 4-5 sec.
Pole vault, senior, B. Fox, 9 feet,
6 inches. Junior, J. Thompson, 8 ft.
220 yards, senior, H. Brawley, 28.5
sec. Junior, M. Rae, 30 sec,
Senior champion, 13. Fox, 29 points,
Junior champion, M. Rae, 36 points.
,;•••••••mr
DIESEL ELECTRIC
FOR H. AND B.
A Diesel electric car, carrying both
passengers and express, will :replace
the present steam trains Nos. 163 and
164 on the old Huron and Bruce. C.
N.R. branch line from London, ace
cording to statements made recently.
The new car which is expected to
arrive here from Belleville almost any
day, will be placed in operation early
this week, Assistant Superitstendent
A. F. Sharpe stated. This car will
be the second of its kind to operate
out of London, the first now operat-
ing regularly between London and
Windsor.
The new car will leave London at
9,50 a.m., going up the regular
"13ruce" run to Wingham and return-
ing at 6 p.m. 111e only reason given
for the change from steam to the el-
ectric car is that it is believed than
the electric car can be operated more
cheaply on this line.
Many 01d -timers are skeptical about
the performance of the new type of
train on the old "Bruce" line and
wonder what will happen when the
snow gets five feet deep. How-
ever, this IS not troubling the offic-
ials, who state that the steam train
service can easilY be resumed if it is
found necessary.
Teeswater Fair a Success
Some 5,000 were in attendance at
the Teeswater exhibition, whicla cele-
brated its diamond jubilee 'Wednes-
day last. It was the most successful
fair ever staged by this Agricultarel
Society and this fah' annually ranks
as about the best of the smaller ones
In Western Ontario. The entries in
all classes were well tilled, and show
room, especially inside the pavillion,
was at it premium. The live stock
display was well worth speeial at-
tention, and the judges had consider-
able difficulty in declaring the prize-
winners, Aside from the entries in
1 the exhibition, the special attractions
arranged by the executive in 'charge
were of a most entertaining order,
and created much interest for the
large crowd in attendance. Horse
races, including it 2.80' trot or pane,
and a 215 trot or pace, were heads
FORMER SCHOOL
INSPECTOR DIES
On.c of Goderich's foremost citizens
in the person of j. Elgin Tom, .for-
mer inspector of public schools for
'West Huron, died at his home there
late Wednesday night. The deceas-
ed had been well and active right up
to the. last and his death was quite
sudden. Shortly after retiring he
passed peacefully away without warn-
ing of any kind."
Mr. Tom was in his 78th year. He
was born near Bowmanville, Ont. He
taught in the public schools of
Georgetown and Canfield, and the
High schools of St. Marys and Strath-
roy. In the year 1886 he was ap-
pointed inspector of public schools
for the inspectorate of West Huron,
which he held for 42 years, retiring
two years ago, in June of 1928.
Besides his widow there survive
three daughters and two sons: Miss
Mabel E. Tom, of Peiping, China;
Miss Jean B. Tem, of New York;
Dr. Mary I. Tom, of Toronto; Dr. P.
H. Tom and Archie Toni, of Toronto.
Two sisters and two brothers also
survive: Miss Mary A. Tom; and Mrs.
(Dr.) Sweet, of Exeter; G. H. Tom,
of Vancouver, and F. W, K. Torn, of
Toledo, Ohio. Mr. 'f om was •a mem-
ber: of North street United Church
previous to union having been a mem-
ber of the Presbyterian church. In
polities he was a Conservative.
The funeral took place from the
family residence, Weltesly street, on
Sunday afternoon, to Maitland Cem-
etery, Goderieh.
WROXETER AND
GORRIE ROBBERIES
Early Sunday morning robberies
we're discovered et both Carrie and
Wroxeter.
Bolton's garage at Gerrie had been
entered (hiring the night and tires t
the amount of thirty-five dollars, as -
well Graaisngeea,taken.rsDepartinentai $ture was
entered by the thieves forcing the
lock of the street door. Here cash
was taken. Losses as to merchandise'
have not yet been determined.
The same morning people living on,
the oposite side of the street fresm.
Edgar's garage noticed the door
standing °pee. Thinking it too early
for the belp to be around on Sunda*
an investigation showed the door had'
been forced open. Knowing Mr. Ed-
gar and faMily were in London, Mr.
Billy Durst who works at the garage
was called and found that the rob-
bers had taken the money in the cash
register, some $2.00 or $3.00 in sihret
and about 10 or 12 tires, and probab-
ly some minor things which at pres.
ent have not been missed. Mr. Edgar
was called and the Provincial potice
notified.
The robbery evidently was commit -
ed early Sunday morning as residents
on the street remembered hearing a
car or truck about that time making
-
considerable noise as though then
were getting away in a hurry, but that.
ts not unusual. Nothing more was
thought of it until next morning. At
present no clue as to who they were
has been discovered.
HOWICK FAIR DRAWS
A LARGE CROWD
The Howick Agricultural Society
held its seventy-first annual fair in
the Agricultural Park in Fordwich on
Friday and Saturday. A large crowd
attended the fair and the weather was
ideal, over $500 being taken in at the
gate. The school children • of the
township gathered in front of Joseph
H. Wade's store and headed by the
Moltke Brass Band, marched to the
grounds, followed by several decor-
ated autos.
The cattle exhibits were the best
n years. The number of entries in
ladies' work was not as large as in
former years. A grand concert "A
Pair of Sixes," was presented lay
Blyth talent Saturday evening and
dresv a crowded house.
Prize winners are listed on the
Gorrie and Wroxeter page.
Teachers' Convention Here
The East Huron Teachers' Con-
vention will be held in Winghamon
Thursday and: Friday, October 166
end 176. Preparations atetheing made
16 hold a banquet on Thursday noon
in the basement of St. Andrew's Fres-.
byterian Church for the delegates..
Bulbs for Fell Fleeting
Darwin tuhp Bnlbs for ;Fall Plant-
ing have arrived and may be obtains
ed front the Hortieultuted Society, 30
for $1,00; or $2.75 per hundred. These
will include three ;different varieties.
The Society '15 also offering roses,
which may be planted at this time of
year and quote them three for one
1930 Gas Tax Revenue
Estimates show that the tax on the
gasoline will net the Ontario Govern-
ment about $10,000,000 this year. The
increase of from 3 to 5, cents a gallon
tax came into effect in March, 1929,
and through the higher tax and art
increase of nearly 5 per cent. in .sales,
the revenue to the province will be
increased nearly $2,000,000 for the fis-
cal year which ends this month.
LOCAL AND PERSONAL
Miss Hazel Bra.ndon spent the
week -end with friends in Hamilton.
Mr. end Mrs, Coutts and family of
Toronto are visiting friends in town.
•Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Sherbondy are
"t1;iosirting at the home- of Dr. and Mr
Ford. s..
Mrs. John McCool spent it few days:
la
rietst N.yeek with her daughter in God-
eMr. and Mrs. Geo. Reid spent Stine
day at the 1101110 of Mr. and Mrs. Wife
fred Reid,
Mr. and Mrs. E. j. Dinnin of Sea-.
'forth visited with Mr. and. Mrs.:Thos.
Gilmonr on Sunday last.
Miss Coza Wild end Mr. Stafford
Chnrcher of London spent Sunday et:
the former's home 111 town,
Isard'e Clearance of leftsoyer Oats:
Made of good wool cloths. Buy them
now at 81.49, $1.95, $2.49, $3.75,
Mr, and igrs, T. A. Adams. of Sud-
bury were weeksend guests, • at the
home of Capt. W.J. 'sed Mrs. Adams,
Miss Marjorie McDonald and Miss
N::iittlp
rtas.kitkett of Hamsp
ilton ent the
week -end with Mr.; and Mrs. A. M.
i
Me sand Mrs, jas. Cornelius and ,
Me and Mrs, Prktnk .Vanner visited
friends in London and Komolett; the;
latter part of .last week, •
:MeS, Chas, Barbet has returned
from it week's Visit with her daughter
in Toronto, She was areonsPettied
home by her danghtet, F,lisabeth.