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WINGHAM, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 5th, 1931
'WILL OBSERVE
REMEMBRANCE DAY
Winghamwill observe :Remeanb-
: rance Day, November 11th as a Pub-
lic holiday, all places of business be,
:ing closed, At 10.15 a.nt, ' the yeter-
•ans of the district will gather at the.
.armouries for "Fall in" at 10.30, and
.dreaded by the Citizens Land a parade
-from the armouries to the cenotaph
will march off at 10,45 in the follow-
ing order, Veterans, Town Council
...and any other societies or individuals
who wish to take part in the parade,
.A short ceremony will be held at the.
cenotaph during which wreaths will
be deposited by all societies or indi-
viduals wishing to do so. This core-
enony will take place promptly at 11
a,ni.
At one o'clock district veterans will
leave the armouries in Wingham by
ear for Exeter .where a .Huron county
Remembrance Observance is being
'field commencing at 2.30. Citizens of
'elle district .intending to visit Exeter
for the County Observance and .able
't0 accomodate some passengers •in
their cars will please assemble with
the veterans as it will'be necessary to
provide some extra accommodation
lit order that those desiring to go
Islay do so.
LOCAL AND PERSONAL
"One Cent Sale at McKibbon's
drug Store, Nov. 4. 5, 6, 7.
Miss Lina Barber of Toronto, • is
'visiting at her home in town.
Mr .and Mrs. Harvey. Nivins and
:union: of Long Branch, spent Sunday
with her mother here.
Mr. James Anderson and son of
2 Kincardine, spent Sunday at the home
•of. Mr. and Mrs. Alex. Reid.
Lyceum Theatre, Nov. 9, 10, lith,
'Sporting Blood", from. the Saturday.
.Evening Post story "Horseflesh".
Mr. and Mrs. Roy McLeod and
:baby of Mitchell, spent the week -end
eat the home of Mr, 'and' Mrs: Alex,
•T. E. Small has opened an auction
aootn in Morton Block for House-
hold furniture and articles, Sales
will .continue .alt winter.
Rev. Father Gibbons of St. Marys
.Parish, visited on Monday with his
;parents, Mr. and, Mrs. P. Gibbons,
'while assisting Rev. Father Sullivan
-with the forty hours in Clinton.
An undenominational prayer .meet-
~ing will be held, at the home of Mrs.
t1, Finlay, John. street, near C. P. R.
oration on Friday evening, Nov. 6 at.
o'clock, The ladies of the Listowel
o 'City Mission, will be in charge. Come.
Meld Crop Competition
• The Field Crop Competition in
'Turnips, conducted by the Turnberry
-Agricultural Society was concluded
'last week. Mr. Thos. Green, of Mt.
.Brydges, Ont., was delegated as the
Sludge by the Department of Agricul-
ture. Seven prizes are given and the
following are the prize winners, they
:storing the highest points: Richard
'Wilton'93; Adam Robertson 92'3;
George' 'K. Armstrong 91; George
Pocock 89; Charles Carter 88; Frank
Powell 87; A. and W. McKague 86;
also Wo,. Wellings scoring ,85 points
;and who is eligible to. compete in ad-•
'tlitio.n to the above,
WORE STOP SIGNS ,
ARE NEEDED
On Saturday afternoon an accident
eicottrred at the corner of John and
Edward streets, when a ear driven
by H. Frawley ran into trio side .of
(eo. Tervitt$ car, the fenders of both.
tears were damaged, but fortunately
cue one was injured. With a paved
street there goes heavier traffic and
this corner is an exceptionally dan-
gerous one, as the.view in approach-.
Mg John Street is obscured by the
gy.
' uld garage, now used as, a storehouse
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1 end it is impossible to sec a car ap-
proaching from Josephine street un-
til the crossing is practically reached.
Anotl`�er bad .corner isthat ?;.. of the.
Diagonal Road aiid 'Victor'la ',street,
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:he Arena blocks the viewars
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colintthing' the Victoria street grade,
this its our opinion is even more dan-
gerous es a ear is drivenat a fair
tate of speed to make,the short steep
grade f.rotn' Diagonal to Shuter,
believe i
We e eve the Couttcrl should take.
ko.nie action in erecting caution n sights
or snaking additional stop streets„tic-
fore a serious acei4et t oeeurs,
NOMINATION DAY
NOVEMBER 30th
'I'he regular monthly , meeting of
the town Council held was eld on Mon-
day evening with all members pres-
ent with exception of Coun. Wilkin-
son, His Worship Mayor Fells in the
chair. Minutes of last 'regular and
special meeting were read and adopt-
ed.
A communication was received
from the Chamber of Commerce re-
questing free use of . hall for the ev
enings of November 5th and 6th fo
the staging of their concert "Safet
First", proceeds to be used in con
nection with the hospital X -Ray fund
On motion of Reeve McKibbon an
Coup. Davidson, their request wa
granted.
The report of the Finance Commit
tee was read recommending the pay
meet of numerous accounts, and o
motion of, Coun. Elliott and Coun
McGillivray was adopted,
Coun, Tipling for the Property
Committee ,reported that tenders foi
coal , had been received and that the
Cantelon Coal Co. had received the
contract, their tender being the low-
est.
Mayor Fells reported for th
Street Committee that all sewers and
catch basins had been flushed and
cleared and were in good shape with
exception of one. He also stated that
sand, for use on , the streets in the
winter had beensecured and stored.
Coun. Davidson reported that
dumping was being done at the end
of Alice street, The. Mayor promised
to have signs erected prohibiting
this.
The Mayor reported that the
County Engineer had been in town
taking levels and -estimates for the
storm sewer which is . to be con-
structed to aid the unemployed at an
approximate cost of $5000. It was
recommended that the material be
purchased at once.
By -Law No. 1023 for the holding
of -the .Municipal' Election was read.
Nomination day was set for Monday,
November :30th, at '7.30 p.m., with el-
ection
lection on December 7th, with the
same officers as last year. On ,mot-
ion of Coun. .Elliott and Coun. Di -
mens was passed as read,
By -Law No. 1924 to authorize an
agreement between the Town of
Wingham and Provincial Govern-
ment to provide up to $5000 for un-
employment relief, half, to be paid by
the town and half by the Provincial
and Dominion Governments. The.
Direct relief to be on the same basis
as last ` year, On motion of Coun.
Davidson and , Coun. Tipling was
passed.
By -Law :.No. 1025 to authorize the
onstruction of ,a pump house at, a
ost of $3500 to improve the press -
re at night, • and ,increase fire pro-
ection was passed on motion of
oun. McGillivray: and ,Coun. Elliott.
By -Law No. 1026 to authorize the
orrowing up'to.$5000 from the Bank
f Commerce to provide for work un-
ertaken for unemployment relief,
as passed on motion of Coun. Mc-
illivray and Coun, Tipling,
RESPONDED TO
NEED IN WEST
In response to an appeal from :the
devastated area of Saskatchewan for
fruit and vegetables, the Wingham
United church undertook to forward
a car load, which according to in-
structions from headquarters at Tor-
onto was sent - to Eyebrow, Sask,
They were assisted by the congrega-
tions of Belgrave and Brick churches,
Whitechurch and St. Helens, Blue-
_ vale and. Browntown, Wroxeter and
r Salem, and also received many con-
y tributions from people of other de
ruminations.
, The announcement was madeon
d Sunday and so large and spontanteous
s was the response that the car was
completely filled and closed on Wed-
nesday. Rev. Sidney Davison and his
committee were on duty at the car
continuously. to receive and pack the
produce. The contents included cab-
bage, carrots, beets, onions, beans,
peas,. parsnips, pumpkins, apples, ap-
ple butter, pears, butternuts, citrons,
dried apples, maple syrup andcanned
goods. There were also five large
cases containing 470 jars of fruit and
150 pounds of honey which had been
e collected by the ladies of the church.
Monetary gifts of $45.00 were for-
warded to the Saskatchewan Relief
Headquarters at Toronto.
It is a cause for gratification that
the people of this community made
sucha splendid response to this ap-
peal for help for those rvho through
unfortunate circumstances find it ne-
cessary to receive assistance.
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A wreath was ordered to be pur-
chased and placed on the Soldiers'
Memorial,
The Clerk reported thatless than
$900 of 1930; taxes remained unpaid.
Instructions were given for hits to
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proceed at once to collect the remain-
der of these taxes that were still ow -
Council then adjourned.
Local Girl Appointed Manager
Miss C. J. Scott of Kincardine, who
has been managing the Selrite Store
here, is returning to Kincardine, and
Miss Edna Mitchell, a local girl, will
take over, the store here.
The Annual FowlSupper
Of Gbri•ie United Church, will be
held in the' church basement on Re-
membrance Day, Wednesday,' Nov,
llth. Supper served from 5.30 to -8
p.m,, followed by a play "Too Much
Mother -in -Law he the 'Township
Hall, Admission 40c and 25c,
Had Narrow Escape
A week ago Sunday Rev, Fr,..Mc-
Hugh had just closed the Morning
Mass at St. Ainbrose Church and
stepped into the vestry, when the
plaster 'on the ceiling' over the altar
crashed tet the floor. Last. Wednes-
day members of the congregationr
gleaned ,upthe mess and re airs have
.i , p
sincebeen ' made.. It was a ftar'row
escape for Fr. McHuglt,—Brttssels
Post. ,,1..
REBATE IS NOT
HARD TO TAKE
On receiving your electric light ac-
ccunt this month you will be agree-
ably surprised to find a substantial
rebate deducted, this in some cases
more than peke l'thisi' ibn1 's.bill The
rebate is figured at one twelfth of.
your bills paid. in' 1030, and' represents
a total saving to electric users of
$2398.94.
For several years now the Hydro
system under it efficient management
has been showing large surpluses, but
to the present year these surpluses
have been returned to the town as
overcharge on street lighting. This
department of the town is in excel-
lent shape and have now a large cre-
dit to pay their debenture debt when.
due.
While, we have no definite assur-
ance that a rebate will be made again
next year, Mr.. Campbell informs us
that it is not at all improbable,
Children's Winter Wear
Comfortable Underwear; warm
Sweaters, Fine Wool Hosiery, Wool
Caps, Mitts, etc., all at lowest prices.
King Bros,
Fresh Groceries
Choice Pink Salmon, 2 tins for 29c,
McCormick 'Fancy Cookies, 'Ib., 25e,
60c Black Tea, lb. 39c, 5 Ib. Pail Pure
Clover Honey ,39c; Blue Rose Rice,
3 lbs. 25e; Choice Dates, 2 lbs. for
19c; McLaren's Jelly Powders, 4 for
23c; Palmolive Soap, 4 for 25c; Kel-
logg's Corn Flakes, 3 for 29c; 20 lb.
Gran, Sugar $1.14. ming. Bros.
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Fine Ashfield Apple Orchard
Situated not far from the shores
of Lake Huron and alongside of the
Ashfield Presbyterian Church • and
owned by Mr, Roy McNay of Loch-
alsh is one of the finest mixed fruit
orchards in Ashfield. Mr. Jas. Hack-
ett, foreman, of Belfast, and his gang
'have finished packing between three
and four hundred barrels of apples
which nearly all graded No. 1, Mr.
Hackett is one of the most reliable;
and experienced apple packers of the
day, having over twenty-five years'
experience grading fruit.
Assistance Appreciated
Some tittle ago an aged gentleman
from London, who was in financial.
need, missed his train and was forced
to remain in tower over the week -end.
He got in touch with Mayor Fells,
who provided him with ` a boarding
house, On Monday of this week the
Mayor received a letter from him ex-
pressing his appreciatipre altd encigs-
ing the money, to pay his . indeist; d-
eess, :In times 'lilse these when $o
many'stiatigers pull into town looks
ing for soriietliing for nothing it is
indeed, a`'pleasure to find o.nc who
whe'tt he .secures the money remem-
bers his obligations.
"SAFETY FIRST"
THURSDAY AND
FRIDAY NIGHTS
Comic, Dramatic, Tragic, Thrilling
Hospital X-RayFund to Benefit
enefit
The stage of the Town Hall has
been a place of unusual interest dur-
ing the past three• weeks as night af-
ter night the cast of ,"Safety First"
have gathered for two or three hours
strenuous practice,
Only a cause as worthy as that of
"The' Hospital Benefit Fund” could
induce the cast of ten young people
as well as the organizers of the play
to give up so much of their time and
energy that othersmight benefit and
surely these folks deservethe whole-
hearted support of the citizens of the
community , for they have worked
hard and long: in order that they
might interpret their. various parts
with appealing skill. Nor has prac-
tising been the. only work there has
been scenery to arrange, properties to
gather, furniture to secure and drap-
eries to hang, for "Safety First" is
to be, played in proper settings, real-
istic and life like.
Sponsored, by the Chamber of
Commerce in aid of the Hospital X-
Ray Fund and produced under the
direction of Mr. G. L Baker with
Mrs. M. Griffin as coach this com-
edy which is being staged two nights
in succession, Thursday and Friday
of this week, has all the ear marks'
of a great success. Everyone in the
community wants to help the X -Ray
Fund and dere is a chance to do it
and enjoy at the same time a real
evening's pleasure. The Admission is
only twenty-five cents with no extra
charge for .reserved seats. It is ex-
pected ,thet
xpected.,that the hall will he crowded
both nights.
"One Cent Sale at McKibbon'•s
Drug Store, Nov. 4. 5, 6, 7.
New Overcoats
Fine Ulsters, . Town Coats an'd
Young Men's."Guard" Models. Beau-
tiful materials, all tailored by experts.
Come in and see them. King Bras. •
Opening Law Practice Here
Mr. R. S. Hetherington of Goder-
ich, who has recently been called to
the bar, and ivho .has been. connected
with the fi.rrn. of 1SttlHolland & Smyth
of Toronto, is opening a practice in
town iri the office of Mr. J. A. Mor-
ton, who has rented him a portion of
his office space.
Stores Will be Closed
On Armistice Day
At a meeting of the business men
held on Tuesday morning. in. Council
Chamber it was definitely decided to
observe same by closing the stores,
but to recommend to the Government
that they revert to the previous plan
of observing Thanksgiving and Arm-
istice Day on same clay in future,
Test Road Surface Built
At the end; of the pavement on the
i3luevale Road a stretch of about a
quarter of a mile has been surfaced
with a tar emulsion and washed 'gra-
vel as a test for further road work
by the county. This combination
makes an excellent road and if it will
stand up it is expected that the coun-
ty will surface additional roads.
Wingham-London Bus
:Daily except Sunday, leaving Wing -
'lain at 7.15 a.m., arriving in Wing-
haat at :8.35 p,m. Express of all kinds
carried. Wingham phone. 381.
CROWN ATTORNEY'S
'HOME DAMAGED
Fire at noon Monday did extensive
damage to the residence of Crown
Attorney D: E, Holmes, corner of
West and Wellington streets, Goder-
ich. The loss is.'estimated at $2,000,
caused chiefly by stroke and water.
The blaze started in the summer kit-
chen from anunknown. cause and
spread to the hoose proper. It had
gained eonside.rablo headway w,jrcn
noticed by children at play in the
yard, who first gave the alarm. The
firemen had the flames: under .control
withi0,a very short tine, The kitch-•
eti egrtieement is a complete loss and'
t.he, furnishings of the entire borne
were saturated with smoke, which
poured fr:orn, every window, Mr, Hol-
tree was in LOndot 'Med receivedel .his,
first news of the fire on hi.s return
home that evening,
WHO WILL STAND
FOR ELECTION?
With nominations only three weeks
away our thoughts . turn in specula,
tion as to who will compose our 1932
council. All this year's councillors
are as clams and all yott can secure
from' them is a smile.
One year ago Mayor Fells advo-
cated pay for the members of the
Council in aneffort to secure a bet-
ter attendance at the meetings. At
the first session of the Council this
year this wasassed and it has had
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the desired effect. Last year there
was never a meeting with all mem-
bers present, this year there has on'-
'been two or three without a full
attendance, Even the special meet-
ings for which no pay is received,
were practically 100 per cent.
There is, of course some opposit-
ion to this salary being paid when
there is so much need and which may
have some bearing on this year's el
ections. In this respect we would like
tc .make a suggestion that a percent-
age of all money received, or all if
they wish, be turned over for a dir-
ect relief for the unemployed this
year. This would be of great assist-
ance this winter, for with every dol-
lar they donate, two dollars will be
received from the Government,
In the matter of attendance at the
Council meetings Mayor Fells has a
record that is hard to beat, for the
past seven years he has never miss-
ed one regular or special council
meeting, and has always been on
time.
By next week's paper we may be
able to secure ,some; .information as.
to probable candidates. In the mean-
time let the ratepayers ponder in
their minds for suitable men to re-
present them and be present at the
nominations. and have these names
presented.
CARS CRASH ;ON
SUNDAY NIGHT
John C. Reading and faznily, Ham-
ilton, who had been spending the
week -end at the home of his mother
and sister in town, met with an acci-
dent on Sunday afternoon just after,
they had left for home, at the C.N.R.
crossing near the Wingham Junction,
about twomiles from Wingham. Mr..
Champion of New York, who was
staying with friends at Brussels, and
apparently was nut acquainted with
the curve in the road as it crosses
over the track, caught the back end
of the Reading car, swinging it ar-
ocnd on the road. None of the oc-
cupants of the cars were seriously
hurt, but both cars were badly dam-
aged. Mr. Reading's car was brought
'to Wingham, and Mr. Champion's car
was taken to Brussels, where it will
be held until the accident is straight-
ened out. tsfr, Champion, who was
in the wrong, made all the necessary
arrarements, and hacl to return to
New York on Monday by brain.
Men's Cold Weather Needs
Flannelette Nightgowns $1.00; En-
glish Pajamas $2.49; Dollar 'We&.
Work Socks 59c; Natural Underwear
$1,00; Tan Capeskin Gloves $1.49;.
Lined Horsehide Gloves 79c; Boys'
Underwear 75c; Holeproo1 Socks, 2
pairs $1.00; Waren Sweaters $1,49.
King Bros.
Intruder Slays Foxes
John McGee of Blyth, suffered a
heavy loss recently when two valu-
able foxes were killed. In both in-
stances they met death in the sank
manner, They were taken from the
pen and their heads cut off and the
remains left. The miscreant is un-
doubtedly of perverted mentality as
none other would cause the destruc-
tion without gain. The foxes were
valued at $500 each and Mr. McGee
cannot conceive of the Motive for the
depredation.
A Destructive Hallowe'en
A destructive spirit rather than
playful was in evidence on Halloween
when fences were broken, cave trou-
ghing torn off and other damage was
done, and ill almost all pants of the
town some eeiden,c.e of destr•tiction
was to be 'found. Even the property
of the town proved ne exception, the
l cy for the Oreliftll was taken from
'the town tills' arid "the lock with'ottier
artiefirl is ttlissi'ng,'tlte signs warning:
inotoiists they 'are approaching the
school were uprooted and have not
yet been located. 'It is alright to have
sore ftin but when it conies to cie,-
stroying then it is time, to stop,
D.D.G.M.PAYS HIS "
OFFICIAL VISIT
At the regular meeting of Wing -
ham Lodge 286'A,F. & A.M. held on
Tuesday evening, Rt. Wor; Bro, G.
T. Aitchasop, D.G.G.M. of Huron
District made his official' visit, he was
also accompanied by the Rt. Wor.
or.
Bro. J. H. Fawcett D,D,G.M of Bruce
Over seventy of themembers and
visiting brethren were in attendance
to welcome these distinguished visit-
ors ,and it was somethingout of the
ordinary routine to have the D.D.C.
1.'1 of another district on the same
evening.
'The lodge opened at the usual time
when the customary business was
dispensed with, after which the sec-
ond degree was exemplified Rt. W.
Bro. Aitcheson congratulated the of-
ficers on their splendid work, as each
one who took part in the degree work
had their work' as near perfect as
possible, which made it a very im-
pressive ceremony for the -candidate,
who was equally as good. Following
the degree work, the D.D.G.M. gave
a splendid talk on the working of the
first degree, aid what there was in
it for every Mason: After the clos-
ing of the lodge, the brethren were
invited to the council chamber where
the Women's Institute had prepared
a splendid banquet.
Wor. Bro. W. Phair acted in the
capacity of toastmaster, and called
upon Bro. W. T. Booth to propose
the toast to our ,King and Country,
who did so in a very capable manner.
Bro. Booth outlined the seriousness,
of the financial situation in England,
and how quick; oder King was in mas-
tering the situation, in forming the
National Government. Wor. Bro. R.
C. Redmond responded to this toast
and stated, that our country was what
each one of us made it, and that it
would be one of the greatest nation,
of the future. At this particular par
of the program there was'a break
-when the' gathering wa•s'favored with
a vocal solo by Mr. Bruce Edgar.
The toast to Grand Lodge was pro-
posed by Rt. Wor. Bro. J. Gilmour
and responded to by Wor. Bro. Pol-
cck. Wor. 13ro. G. H. Ross propos-
d the toast "To our visitors", and
was responded to by Rt. Won Bra.
Bruce, the latter pointed out what a
great good could be accomplished by
the right spirit of masonry in the
ommunity, in which you resided.
Misses Tena Reid and Cora Phair fa-
ored the brethren with an instrtt-
rtental duet, and Mr. Edgar with an-
ther solo, the appreciation of all
hose present was expressed to these
-oung people by Bro. Ross, after
which there was the Junior Warden's
Toast, which brought the happy ev-
nt to a conclusion.
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New Women's Wear
Late Model Coats, smart Dresses
and Boulain Knitted Suits have just
been received, also new Hats, Gloves
Kayser Stockings and "Genuine Cel-
anese" Lingerie. Come in and have
a look at the new things. King Bros.
Fowl Supper at Bluevale '
Don't forget the Fowl Supper in
Knox Presbytsrian Church, 13luevale,
oil 'Tuesday evening, November 10th,
Supper served from from 5,30 to 8.
A good program by talent from
Wttigham, Brussels, Hamilton and
Seaforth, has been prepared. Admis-
sion 40e and 25e.
Huron Old Boys
The Annual .sleeting of .the Huron
Old Boys' Association, of Toronto,
will be held at Hygeia Hall, Elm St„
Toronto, on Friday evening, Nov. 13,
at 8 o'clock sharp, Following the of-
ficers' reports, election of officers and
general business. A progressive eu-
chre and bridge will be held and a
dance•will follow the leech.
New Ford ' Dealer Appointed
Mr, D, Wetherell has disposed of
his garage business to Mr. W. R.
Jones, his former salesman, and ex-
pects to move to Detroit around the
middle of the month, Mr. Joncs, has
received , the appointment as Ford
dealer, an ann0tmceinent to this ef-
fect will be foiled 00 'page 5 of this
issue,
Naughty Grandpa
Gratidfethcr: "I never see a blush
on ti girr's check now. It was• . differ-
ent in my day." '
Flapper: "Oh, granddad, what did
you gay to them?"
INSTITUTE HOLDS
OPEN MEETING
The annual opening meeting of the
Women's Institute was held in' the
Council Chamber on Thursday even-
ing with a large attendance. The
13elgravo, Whitechurch and J3russeis
branches were invited guests, sonne'
of theirmembers assisting with the
program.
The president of the Wingham
branch, Miss Margaret Anderson,.
presided. The program was opened
by singing the Maple Leaf, followed
by the Lord's Prayer. W H. Willis
of town, then gave an instrumental,,
followed by a reading by Mrs. Scott
of Belgrave, a vocal duet by the
Misses Carrick of Whitechurch, and.
a whistling number by Mrs: H. Cur-
rie of 'Waveanosh, which completed,
the first part of the program.
The guest speaker was A. H. Mus-
grove, postmaster of Wingham, when
took for his subject, Pioneer Days,'"'
and who is an authority along this
line as far as this locality is con-
cerned, Mr. Musgrove has been an
old school -master, also served in 'the
.municipal affairs. He had spent the
greater part of his life for the uplift
grefater part of his life for the uplitf
of the community in which he, serv-
ed. His address was most interest-
ing, especially to those of younger
years. At the conclusion of the
speaker's address Mrs. Currie favor-
ed
avored with another whistling number -
which was followed by a violin sel-
ection by Mr. Coulees of Belgrave„ a.
vocal duet by Mr. and Mrs. W. H.
Willis of town; a reading by Mrs. T.
Forbes, of Belgrave; a solo by A.
Ramsay of town, and a reading by
Mrs. Emerson of Whitechurch. Rev
S. Davison, pastor of the Wingham
Unitsd Church, expressed his apprec-
iation of being a guest at the rneet-
ing.
The gathering- - was then served:
with a dainty lunch, the hostesses
for theevening being Mrs, J E.
Fells, Mrs. William Reid, Mrs. 'W
Currie, Mrs. T. Taylor.
GOOD SHOWING
IN COLLECTIONS
'The town treasurer, W. A. Gal-
braith, is to be congratulated on the
efficient manner in which tax arrears.
have been collected this year. From:
,some towns we hear of the difficulty
they are experiencing in collecting
old taxes, and: have arrears amount-.
ing to several thousand dollars. This
is not the case in Wingham; on Mon-
day evening when the clerk reported
to the council, there was only $898
remaining of 1930 taxes and a con-
sideta.ble amount of this was in view:
This we believe is an excellent re-
cord for this year and one that shows
credit to Mr. Galbraith, who is ever
an the alert to keep the finances of
the town in first class shape.
39 Births, 11 Deaths
In our last issue we published a
report of the Wingham Hospital Aux-
iiiary in which a slight mistake oc-
curred in reporting the number of.
births and deaths. It should have:
read 39 births and 11 deaths.
$5000.00 RELIEF
FOR UNEMPLOYED -
The town has entered into an a-
greement with the Provincial Gov-
ernnlent: to construct a storm sewer
on Patrick street from ,Carling Tee
race to Leopold street, as an aid to
relieve the unemployed this winter.
The approximate' cost is $5000, hall
of which will be paid by the town"
the remaining half will be paid jointly'
by the Provincial and Dominion Gov -
elements.
The need. for a storm sewer on
Patrick street has been felt for some
time especially front Josephine street.
west to Leopold, where the water af-
ter a heavy ramp stands in pools. With
a storm sewer laid on this street it
will be ready for pavingsurfacing
or g
it at any time the ratepayers request
it.
County Engineer, Roy Paterson;
was in town last week taking levels
and specifications and will submit
plans and •estitnates this week. It is in
undecided as yet when the 'work will
comtitenee, and the work wilt only be
for those who reside within the limits
of the .tawli: •
It is estimated'that thercater' or -
g p
tion of this $5000 will be expended
as wages,