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The Wingham Advance Times, 1931-06-04, Page 1ti With Which is Amalgamated The Donee Vidette and Wroxeter News. Single Copies Five Cents. WINGHAM, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, JUNE 4th, 1931 Subscriptions $2.00 Per Yearn :HOME -COMING WEEK—JULY 1st -7th Through the " efforts .of an -ex- ':Winghamite, in co-operation with the Provincial, Government, Ontario is to. :see during the First Week in July, eons of the greatest "Back to On - :eerie movements in the history of -our province in the form of a Pro- •vincial "Home Coming Week" This is not to be an "Old Home 'Week as some of us know it, but :a week during which all residents of Ontario who have moved . to other Tarts of the world will return to their :native soil to visit their relatives and -friends at their homes whether in :town or country. It is desirous that Wingham, as ithe centre of a thriving and prosper- ous community should extend to the erstwhile residents a hearty and enN ithusiastic welcome. Huron County is their birth place 'and we shall be mighty glad to see them back in our midst. May we therefore let them know that we are glad to see them home again and in ;a manner fitting the people of Wing- iham and vicinity extend to them the iheartiest welcomethey have ever had, Now, to do this, we will not re- equire to kill the fatted calf, but ra ether, only splash a bit of paint ar- eosind the old front porch and side iveranda, probably repair that broken .block in the side walk, or walk ar- ound the house to the side porch. It will take only a few minutes each day to make a wonderful change in the old home. A little fresh paint :a few nails and some lumber, prob- :ably small repairs to the lawn mow- er to put it in working condition again, a few shrubs and a flag " or <two to display to our native: sons -and daughters the love we bear them .and the loyalty we bear our mother soil. The local Chamber of Commerce, ,of which every citizen of Wingham who is interested in his town should ;be a member, is behind the move- °meat and respectfully asks each and every resident of this community to ,co-operate with the paint brush and :hammer and ` odd nail. .Attending Conference Rev. S. Davison, Mr. T. T. Field: 'and Mr. S. Bennett are attendirig the London Conference of the United Church, which is being held this week in Chatham. .Bill Ingham to Move William Ingham, who for the'past -ten years has been conducting a tire :sales depot and vulcanizing plant, ad- jacent to the Wingham Glove Works --on Josephine Street, expects to vacate his premises in the near future and will occupy the Highway Garage, for- -needy occupied by Mr. Youngl^' These are being fitted up for living quert- •ers above. :HURON OLD BOYS' PICNIC The Big annual picnic of the Hur= -on Old Boys' Association, of Tor - .onto, will be held in Area No, 3, Can .adian National Exhibition grounds, •on. Saturday, June 13th, at 2 p.m. Ai full programme ,,of games and :sports will be' carried out, including. baseball matches, broom foot ball, • and races of every description for old ;and young. As isusual, very valuable rize v 1•e p t s will be awarded to the successful Competitors. Supper will be served in, the Trans- portation Building at 6 p.m. Every Huronite, either in the city, ,or ottt of the city,' is cordially invit- ed to be present and take part in the fun, ADVANCE -TIMES' CONTEST CLOSES SATUR- DAY, JUNE 6th, AT 8 P.M. -- HELP NOW Standing Very Close on Tuesday - Done By Contestants This Week Will Decide Prizes, - Judges Are Named: -- Miss Eva Swanson Wins $50.00 Extra Cash Prize For Best Work Done Last: Week. THE WINGHAM' ADVANCE- TIMES' big subscription contest comes to a full stop at 8 p.m. Satur- day, June 6th. Just think of it --just two more days to help your favorite candidate ycin one of the coveted prizes. It will be too late to help any of the candidates after the clos- ing hour of the contest Saturday night therefore your HELP NOW may mean the difference between winning one of the grand prizes or one•of the smaller commission prizes, which will be awarded to candidates next Saturday night. By paying your. subscription this week you will be helping a candidate to win a valuable prize; and it will be too late to make use of this opportunity after the -clos- ing, hour Saturday night. Do it this week. All subscriptions and cash to cor- respond with same secured by the candidates dating from Tuesday morning, June 2nd, and up to the closing hour, Saturday night, at 8 pen., will be retained by the candi- dates and turned in, in sealed .en- velopes, before the closing hour, for the final countof the judges on Sat- urday night. No one but the candi- date himself or herself will know what he or she has in the envelope until the judges cut the envelopes op- en after the final closing hour. This is the fairest method ever de- vised to assure secrecy for each can- didate. It is expected that the final count of votes will be completed be- fore 10 p.m. on Saturday evening, at which time all prizes, commission cheques, etc., will be handed to each and every candidate who has taken an active part in THE ADVANCE- TIMES' big contest. The prize for each candidate will depend entirely upon himself or herself as to the val- ue of the prize. The gentlemen: who have been in- vited to act as judges on Saturday night, and who are representative mien of their several districts, are: Mayor Fells, Wingham. Reeve I. J. Wright, Turnberry. Reeve W. J. Henderson, Morris. Reeve, W. J. Gamble, Howick. Reeve R. H. Thompson, East Wa- wanosh. All together candidates — NOW FOR. THE FINAL DRIVE. Votes cast for publication up .Co last Tuesday noon, are as follows: Abram, Mrs. M., Gorrie 4,772,000 Beattie, Geo., Wingham 4,774,000 Beecroft, Mrs. J. D., R. R. 3, Wingham, Ont. 4,775,000 Gillespie, Miss Alice, Blyth 4,768,000 Pocock; Mrs. Walter, Bel - grave, Ont. .4,769,000 Swanson, Miss Eva, Wing - ham, Ont. 4,771,000 OBITUARY Mrs. Wallace Hough The burial took place Sunday af- ternoon of Mary Jefferson, beloved wife of Wallace Hough, who passed away on Friday, following an illness extending -over a periodof nine mon- ths. The late Mrs. Hough was born in Goderich, January 18, 1854, and had been a resident of Wingham for over 50 years. She was a member of the old Meth- odist Church, and during the pastor- ate of Rev. Hobbs, when the new church was erected, took a very ac- tive part in the work of the church, as well as being teacher in the Sun- day School for many years. Owing to her advanced years, she had been unable to carry on the work in which she was so deeply interested, for some time. Surviving besides her husband, is one son, Roland, of Toronto, also one brother, Gordon, of Hope, North Dakota, and one sister, Mrs. S. Dow of Mitchell. The funeral service was conducted at her late residence; Alfredstreet, on Sunday afternoon at 1.30 o'clock, by. Rev. S. Davison, pastor of the Un- ited Church, Interment was made in the Wingham cemetery. United Farmers' Annual Meeting The Annual meeting of the North Huron United Farmers' Political As- sociation will be held in Wingham, Friday, June 5th, 1931, at 1.30. W. J. Henderson,' Wm. Rutherford, President. Secretary Large Crowd at C. of C. Meeting A large cro "d was present in the Council Cham „r on Friday night at regular me .ii of the r of a re ul< r o t o Cltambe g�x g Commerce, called to discuss the im- provements being undertaken at the Hospital. It was the opinion of the meeting that when their present ob- jective is reached that they concen- trate their efforts on the purchasing of an X -Ray machine. O 0=0===101=0)=E0=0 actio HOSPITAL BENEFIT. FUND Sponsored by Wingham Chamber of Commerce q ETOTALS _.. AL OVER A1VtOUNT NOWSU k3SCRI laD TOT S $100.00. The Campaign will be actively carried..., An X -Ray Machine is badly needed and after the present iitnpi•ovements are paid for, every effort wilt be put .forward to contrntiet he good work until sufficient funds are on hand to instal one. 0 We appeal for generous subscriptions to help us reach our oil, the installation of the best X -Ray Machine north of London. O Subscribe nowt Everyone should help is worthy cause, Subscrip- tionstions received at both local. Banks, Smith, Treasurer. E S, Copeland, President. C. P. �hr t T p r W,Booth, etar. T Secr a y. 0..0 010 LOCAL AND PERSONAL Mrs. T. J. McLean is visiting with friends in Toronto. Mr. Victor Campbell of Detroit, spent Saturday with friends in town. Mr. Cliff Elliott and Miss Jean Smith, of Hamilton, visited at Stew- art Cowan's, on Sunday. ^- Mr. and Mrs. Van Hopper and child of Detroit,' visited friends in town over the week -end, Mrs. F. S. Phillips of Lucan, is a guest this week at the home of Mr, and Mrs. J. W. McKibbon. Mrs. Robert Weir and small dau- ghter, Dorothy, of Ottawa, are spending a few days in town. Mr. Leonard McDonald, of De- troit, is spending a few days with his father, Mr. Jas. T, McDonald, ,Min- nie St. Mr. and Mrs, Phil Dyer and baby, of Detroit, spent the week -end in town at the home of Mr, and Mrs. W. R. Dyer. Mr. and Mrs. Neil Sparks and lit- tle daughter, Patsy, of Detroit, vis- ited over the week -end at the home of Stewart Cowan. Mrs. Harvey Nivins and Junior, who spent the past month with her mother here, have returned to their. home in Long Beach. Dance in Turnberry Agricultural Hall, Wednesday, June 10th, at 9 pen Dances for everybody. Go.od music.. Adtnission, Gents 25; Ladies free. Mr. Howard Gray and Mr. Edgar Lindsay of Niagara Falls, spent the week -end at the home of the former's parents, 'Mr, and Mrs. W. G. Gray. Mr. Sparling Yeo of Thornsville, spent the week -end at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Yeo, accompanied byhis friend, Mn Stev- enson. enson. Mrs. Chas. Elliott, who underwent an operation in the Wingham Gen- eral Hospital, for the removal of ton- sils, is, we are pleased to say, pro- gressing .favorably, and is at present. staying at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Stewart Cowan, Mr. and Mrs. A. M. l3ishop motor- ed to Belleville on Wednesday, they were accompanied by Mr. and Mrs, W. Logan Craig as far as Whitby, where they will visit their daughter before going to their cottage for the summer at Stony Lake. The 'regular meeting of the W. M, S. of St. Andrew's Presbyterian. Church will be held on Tuesday, June 9th, at 3 o'clock. Topic—China, will be taken by . Mrs, IC. MacLean. The report of the annual Presbyter- ial, resbyterial, held at Ethel, will be given, Started. Light Delivery Mr A. Orvishas started ai Ctt lg delivery, Anyone wishing anything: delivered May have it done at a nom- inal fee by getting in touch with hits. THE STAGE IS SET! THE HOVITAL CAR- NIVAL IS READY! The following leaders assisted by every member of Wingham Chamber of Commerce have arranged a won derful programme for Friday Even- ing, June 5th. C. P. Smith—Chairman-in-Chief. H. Campbell—Manager. E. S. Copeland—Publicity. Dr. Geo. W. Howson—Treasurer. G. A; Schatte=Wingham Citizen's' Band: A. Posliff-Hard Time Parade. Alex. Coutts—In charge of Clowns. G. 1,._. Brackenbury-In charge of Sports. Miss McGregor—H. S. Girls, In- terpretive Dancing. Miss B. Reynolds—Public School Chorus, Fred Fuller, C. R, Copeland, Geo. Tervitt, Claire Adams, R. Golley Committee in charge of Competitive Dancing. J, H. McKay -Horse Shoe Tourna- ment. Fred Fuller, T. A. Currie—Stunts. Mr, Moffat Moffat's Orchestra. Walter Vanwyck—Jitney Dancing. J. M. McKay—Secretary of Events. W. T. Booth—;Secretary of Prizes. Great activity has been the order of the day on Jthe part of the var- ious committees who have been working hard to make this the big- gest event' of the season and who have in mind the fact that this will be a great community gathering as well as a means of helping the Hos- pital Benefit Fund.. The Citizens' Band have been put- tingin many hard nights' practise in order that their music may be full of "pep" and "snap" and well worthy of the occasion. Many new and pop- ular pieces will be heard for the first time as rendered by our fine local musicians of the Band. In Sports, Stunts, Competitive and interpretive darting, Tournament Chorus, Parade a' d Athletic Compe- tition C ommit e t have vied with each other for the lime -light and the spirit of friendly rivalry existing be- tween them has enriched the pro- gramme beyond the hope of those responsible. Again the Chamber of Commerce can claim the spot light for big value for small entrance fee and an ap- preciative public are not slow in showieg their appreciation. At the time of going to press upwards of one thousand tickets were sold for the occasion. No small factor in the successful sale of the tickets has been the fact that each ticket carries with it a chance on the $125.00 radio now on display in King's window, which will go as a prize to the hold- er of the lucky ticket which will be drawn by . Mayor Fells at 10 p.m„ the night of the programme. A great many people have bought four tick- ets ,for a dollar and 'are inviting friends to come with them to the programme which' is bound to pro- vide an unusually good evening's en- tertainment. Among other things that make for thehuge success of the evening is the splendid community spirit that has surrounded the organization of the event. The use of the Arena was donated by the Arena Co., The Citizens' •Band and Moffat's Orches- tra are donating their services and the Chamber of Commerce are turn- ing all the proceeds over to the Hos- community Fund. pSuc1t a splendid community enterprise is worthy of unanimous endorsement by the pub- lic. Purchased Prize Winning Stallion 1VIr. Leroy Bender, " Clifford, has purchased a Iarge black prize-win- ning stallion for • service, imported from the States. Called to Springfield, Ohio Mr. John Casetitore was called to Springfield Ohio, Thursday, to at- tend theserious operation of his dans ghter, Mrs, Paul Clark (Mable Case - more), who underwent a mastoid op- eration there' Friday. She is pro- gressing' nicely. HYDRO 0 INTERRUPTION R P ION' On Sunday, Ante 7th, there will be a Hydro interruption from 4 to. 8 a. tn:r , a td .from 2 to 5,m. on the p Wingham Municipal and Wroxeter Rural System, H. Campbell, Manager, COUNCIL AT. REGULAR MEETING ORDER ALL TAX ARREARS TO BE COLLECTED A regular meeting of Wingham Town Council was held. Monday ev- ening at 8 o'clock, All members present, His Worship Mayor Fells was in the chair. The . minutes of last meeting were read and approved. A letter was read from His Hon- our judge Holmes thanking the Council for their expression of'sym- pathy. A letter was read from the Wing - ham High School Board thanking the Council for the use of the Town Hall for.. their concerts. A letter was read from the pri- vate secretary to Hon. R. B. Bennett acknowledging receipt of copy of mo- tion in reference to the deportation of undesirables. A letter was read from the City 'Council of the Corporation of East Windsor urging the establishment of sanitoria for treatment of tubercular persons under Provincial Govern- ment control. The letter was filed. The Finance. Committee reported a number of accounts properly certi- fied and recommended payment. Moved by Coun. Elliott, seconded by Coun. McGillivray, that the report of the Finance Committee be adopt- ed as read. Carried. Coun. Davidson reported for the Cemetery Committee that some stumps had been removed by blast- ing, the ground ploughed and levell- ed and that it would.soon be ready to stake out in lots. A bed of dwarf roses had been planted in the centre of the grounds and ten climbing roses along the steel fences. It was found that 230 feet of steel fence would be required to complete the front fencing. The matter of buying additional fence this year was discus- sed and it was decided to leave this matter over for a week or so when the estimates would be considered. The matter of payment for graves when ordered was discussed and it was agreed that the Clerk insert a suitable notice in 'the paper.. Coun. Tipling reported for the Property Committee that the grass had been mowed on the Town Park, The matter of erection of more seats was considered and it was left to the Property Committee to supervise this. The matter of cutting some grass on roads was discussed. One party offered to cut it and remove it free. This was left to the Street Commit- tee to look after. Members of Council reported com- plaints about blasting going on at the old Salt Block property. ' Coun- cil agreed that it would be a great improvement to have this property cleaned up and it was decided to in- struct the persons in charge to use lighter charges. Coun. ;Wilkinson reported for the Fire Committee that 250 feet of hose had been received. A reduction of 10c per foot had been allowed for the old couplings sent down.' Coun. 'Tipling thought ' the street light at the corner of Leopold and Alfred Streets should be moved across the road as it was sheltered by trees in its present position. Mayor Fells agreed to look after this. His Worship reported for the Street Committee that 500 bagsof calcium chloride had been received for the streets and that it would be applied shortly. All sewers had been flushed and foundin good working order. It was reported that a man- hole at the corner of Frances and Diagonal required some. repairs. The fence at the septic tank had been re- paired and the gate to right-of-way repaired. His Worship also report- ed that he had consulted the County Engineer in reference to application of calcium chloride and he was ad- vised to apply a light coating of fine gravel at -the same time. The Clerk, at request of Council, read the list of taxes in arrears on this date. Council instructed the Clerk: to send out notices to all per- sons in arrears for business tax, that this must be paid within ten days. Taxesa agir tst property to be paid by the end of the month. Total taxes outstanding amounted to less than $2900. It was agreed that the Council again meet on Friday, June 12th, to considee the estimates and strike the tax rate for 1931. OBITUARY B. H. Hamilton Word was received by relatives yesterday of, the death of Dr. Ben- son H. Hamilton, of Moose Factory, on Jatnes Bay. The body is being brought down for burial here. A despatch from North Bay states that it is understood Dr. Hamilton expir- ed from heart trouble while attempt- ing to plow some ground near his his residence. Deceased was born in this county near Auburn, attended Goderich Col- legiate Institute and the University of Toronto medical school, and after graduating' practised for some years at Belgrave. Later he practised at Sault Ste. Marie, but for the past few year he has been at Moose Fac- tory acting as medical agent for the Dominion Government. He is sur- vived by his wife, formerly Miss Ella Ross, a sister of Dr. H. H. Ross of Seaforth, and two sons and one dau- ghter; also by brothers and sisters as follows; Or. Joseph Hamilton, of Dungannon, Thomas and George of Auburn, Mrs. Richard Sprung, Mrs. Sam Johnston and Mrs. Jas. H. John- stone of Auburn, Mrs. A. 3. Gold- thorpe and Mrs. J. J. Robertson of Colborne township.—Goderich Sig- nal, Annual Cadet Inspection The annual inspection of cadets of the Wingham High School took place on Wednesday afternoon of last week. The boys made an excellent showing and were reviewed by Major Jeffery, who commended them on their work, Foundry Wins Opener The first game of the town Soft-' ball league was played Monday even- ing between the Whiz -Bangs and the Foundry. 'The former didn't quite live up to their name on this occa- sion, probably due to the fact that their manager deserted theist to join the ranks of the bcnedicts, butwhen he returns and gets them into shape they will be a hard team to beat. The Foundry ' earl leadand soon. an gotY by a fairly large margin. The Shell Gas meet the Gang' tonight (Thurs- day). HOSPITAL CARNIVAL INAUGURATES HOME- COMING WEEK PLAN Wingham is being greatly honour- ed by the official commencement at our Arena on Friday night at 9.80 p.m. of the greatest Campaign ever put on in the Province of Ontario to bring former Canadians back home for a visit during a series of County Horne Coming Weeks. The Manager of the Ontario Busi- ness Revival Association will be here personally to officially open the campaign, and his short address will be carried out over Long Distance to Toronto to be broadcast over CF RB. Chapman's Olde Tyme Quartette, well-known here will sing from Tor- onto over CFRB and their number will be broadcast in the Arena. These two extra unexpected items will be a particualrly interesting part of the programme on Friday night and by themselves will be a long remember- ed event. Huron County Hotne- Comin Week is set for or thefirst week in Jtily. Write now and ask your friends in the States to prepare to spend their holiday in Huron County this year. Come to the Ar- ena on Friday night and hear all about the Campaign, The Wittgharn Chamber of Commerce are actively co-operating to make Huron County Horne Corning Week a success. The Millionth Ford The Millionth Ford to be :manufac- tured in Canada was in town Tues- day giving a demonstration. It will return to town on Friday evening and take part in the parade to the arena. The Best Groceries at King's Pure Lard, per lb 10c, Shelled Al- monds 49c, Palmolive Soap, 4 for 25e, Corn Syrup, 10 lbs. 64c, Camp- bell Soup, 3 for 34c, Castile Soap, 9 for 28; White Sugar, 20 lb. sack $1.19, Clover Honey,' S Ib. pails, 48e, 75c Brooms: S9c, 4 McLaren jellies 23c Crepe Toilet P ,aper6for 10cY White Naptlta Soap, 10 for 29e, fresh cookies ,25e. Get a supply today. King liroa < ,ti OFFICERS ELECTED FOR CHAUI'AUQUA. The guarantors of the Wingham Chautauqua which is to be held June 27, 29, 30, July 1 and 2, met in the Council Chamber on Monday 'even- ing and elected the following officers for this season: President W, A, Currie, Vice President --W. Wellwood, Sec-Treas.—W, T. Booth. Grounds Committee—Samuel Berle nett, J. W. McKibbon. Advertising Committee-- W. B. McCool, W. H. Gurney, Miss K. Pringle, Mrs. Griffin, W. J. Greer. Ticket Committee— Ward 1—W. H. Gurney, convener; Jack Mason, E. Wilkinson, H. C. MacLean, , A. E. Lloyd, Miss Weir. Ward II—E. S. Copeland, conven- er; W Field, Dr. Howson, W. Stew art., Ward III—Dr,: Redmond, conven- er; Miss Pringle, Sam Bennett, A, Cosens, Mrs. Hanna, O. Thompson, F. Preston, A. Simpson. Ward IV—W. J. Greer, convener; H. E. Isard, J. W McKibbon, A. J_ Walker,, D. D. Wetherell, C. Temple- man, T. H. Gibson, Mrs. M. Griffin, W. F. Burgman, Robt. Harrison. Ward V— Fred Fuller, convener; C. P. Smith, Thos. _Bower,` The slogan of the gaurantors this year is "No Deficit in 1981." ' Interviewed Veterans Col. Shannon of London, was in. town last week interviewing veter- ans regarding pension claims,and as- sisting them with same to go before a tribunal. Doctor of Ostopathe On Friday last, May 29, :William John Field, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. Field of town, received the degree of Doctor of Osteopathy from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons. Before re- turning home Dr. Field will take the Connecticut and Maine State Board oard examinations. GODERICH MINISTER INVITED TO LONDON A call to become minister of the united congregations of Becher and Pilgrim United church, London, has been extended to Rev. C. F. Clarke, of North Street United Church, God- erich. No action has been taken' by the Goderich clergyman on the call, it is reported. The matter of the in- vitation will be brought before the settlement committee of the London Conference of the United Church, which will meet in Chatham. The invitation from the joint con- gregations was made as an outcome, of the action recently •for the union of the two churches. With the metre bers of the two churches uniting ih is said the decision was finally ntadc tc, invite a minister from beyond the city to take over the ministerial'dut- ies. Rev. D. A. Armstrong and Revs George Gilmore have been the in- cumbents at the two churches, and have been continued in joint charge of the union. AN OUTSTANDING ORCHESTRA COMING The second Sunday in June the people attending the services at the United Church, Wingham, will be given a real musical treat when ate orchestra of sixteen pieces tinder, the able direction of Mr. Frank White- house, of London, will be in Wing' haat for the Anniversary Services of the Sunday School. Mr. Whitehouse formerly conducte ed the orchestra at the Wesley Unit- ed Church Sunday School, London, comprising .fifty-three pieces which was one of the finest organization of its kind in Canada. Among the artists assisting Mr. Whitehouse at the Sunday Services will be: Mr. Win, Walsh, clarinetist, and composer of "The Canadian. Le. gion March," and "several other sel- ections of note; Mr. Billy Bending wellknown violinist; Mr, Louise. Harding, noted cellist and Mr. Char,,. lie Hunt, the silver toned cornetist. A novel feature of the programme will be a horn solo by Miss Edtta Davidson ' who is a talented soloist, and a member of the Guelph Sym- phony Orchestra. TheI t ofthis orchestra s m vsitl eels possible through the courtesy of its watt -known conductor, Mr, Prank Whitehouse.