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The Wingham Advance Times, 1932-05-05, Page 1Single Copies Five Cents, With Which is Amalgamated The Goririe Vidette and Wroxeter New., MIGHT HAVE BEEN FATAL ACCIDENT, W. Joseph Henderson Badly Shaken by Electric Shock What might easily have proved to be a fatal accident occurred last Friday evening. Mr. W. 3. Hender- son, Bluevale road, was starting his electric pump in his cellarwhen by some unaccountable manner he re- ceived an electric shock that threw him six feet and rendered him un- conscious for a short time, Mrs. Henderson heard him calling from the cellar and with assistance helPed him out of the cellar. Mr. Henderson was badly shaken and he will be unable to work on his farm for some tirne. His right arm is particularly affected. Mr. Henderson and his boys have been operating this pump for three years but cannot find the defect that caused the accident, "Take$ Over White Rose Station Mr. jack Reavie has taken over the White Rose Service Station opposite Lepard's Hotel, and solicits a share of your patronage. Prompt, court- eous service at all times. LOCAL AND PERSONAL Mr, J. Lutton -is home for his va- cation. Mr. A, H. Wilford spent the week -end in town. Dr. W. R. Hambly, of London, was in town last week. Capt, - W. J. Adams was in Toron- to on business last week. Mr, and Mrs. A. J. Walker were Toronto visitors this week. Mn and Mrs. Will Kew .motored to Wingham over the week -end. Miss Ruth -Armstrong is visiting with her aunt, in Detroit, this week. Miss Eleanor, McLean left on Wednesday last to visit friends in Napanee, Mrs. Geo. Spotton has rettlrned, ,after spending the past three months in Ottawa. Mr. Sam. Young left last week for Guelph, where he will reside with his daughter. Mrs. John McCallum, Milton, is at present visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. 3. Kerr. Mrs. Mary E. Griffin, Patrick St., bas returned after spending the win- ter in Washington, Rev. and Mrs, A. Leggett, Moles- worth, • were at the Presbyterian Manse on Saturday. Mrs. Tom Irwin, E. Wawanosh, is viis i t ng with her mother, Mrs. Win. Bates, at -Englehart, 'Ont. - Mrs. E. Cross, of London, visited last week at the homef o her r mo- ther, Mrs. W. A. Currie. IVIr. and Mrs. Harry Husband, of London, visited with Mr, and.. Mrs, L S. Cowan last Sunday, Mr. and Mrs. Alvie Agnew, De - trait, visited this week -end with her parents, •Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Allen,' Misses Lyla and Elva •Pearen went to London Monday to visit their father, .who has had a slight =stroke. Reeve J. W. McI{ibbon was in 'Goderich last week attending a 'meeting of the Old Age Pension Board. Radio fans will be entertained by e well-known Hammer, Saw and ck, over 10 B.P. every day next eek, 12;15 - 12,45 noon, nth Mr. and Mrs. Edward Forgie and .baby of Toronto, spent the week -end at the home of the former's parents,. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Forgie. Mr, and Mrs, David Martin, of ',Glanford Station, spent the week- end eekpend in Wingham visiting the latter's sister, Mrs. S. Piper, who fell, and injured her hipa week ago. Last week we published that 'Mr. Geo, Casemore had left town. We wish to state that this was an error, Mr Casemate is not leaving town. Rev, and. Mrs. James Scobie, for- rnerly, of : 3elgrave and, Whitechurch with their two daughters, Jeanette, Mildred; and son, Mitchell, attended. the Graduation exercises at Queen's University, Wednesday. Mr. McClure of the W, T. Pem- ber Stores; Limited, Toronto, expert permanent waving operator,; will be at Mrs: Geo. Black's Hairdressing Parlours, Wingham, kr three days Le., Monday, Tuesday and Wednes- day, May Oth, 10th, 11th: WINGHAM, ONTARIO, THIJRSDAY, 1 AY 5th, 1932 Subscriptions $2,00 Per e,t.: SOFTBALL READY FOR THE SEASON Four teams are entered in th Softball League tins year, and i promises to be a real live means entertainment for the public. Th first game will be played May IGtl at the Park. The games will - be played each Monday and Thursday night - and the following is- the schedule for the season May 16 Pruden. Ins. vs. Supertest 19 .Silvertowns vs, Ingharn's Service Station 23 Prud. Ins, vs. Silvertowns 26 Inghams vs. Supertest 30 Silvertowns vs. Supertest June 2 Prud. Ins. vs, Inghams 6.Supertest vs, Silvertowns. 9 Pried. Ins. vs. Inghams 13 Silvertowns vs, Prud. ins, 16 Supertest vs. Inghams 20 Prud: Ins. vs. Supertest 23 Silvertowns vs. Inghams 27 Prud. Ins. vs. Silvertowns Inghams vs. Supertest Prud. Ins. vs. Supertest Silvertowns vs. Inghams Prud, Ins. vs. Silvertowns Ingham vs. Supertest Prud. Ins. vs. Supertest - Silvertowns vs. Ingham Plaid. Ins. vs. Silvertowns Ingham vs. Supertest Aug. 2 Prud. Ins. vs. Supertest 4 Silvertowns vs. Ingham 8 Prud. Ins.' vs. Silvertowns 11 Ingham vs. Supertest GRANTS FOR YEAR SET BY COUNCIL e Court of Revision to be Held Friday, •May 27th e 30 July 4 7 11 14 18 21 25 28 HOSPITAL VISITING DAY, MAY 12th Thursday, May 12th, has been set apart in many communities as Hos- pital Visiting Day when the public may visit the hospitals and become better acquainted with the great work accomplished there. In order that the citizens of Wingham and vicinity may have the, opportunity of seeing our own Hospital,. the Matron and staff cordially invite everyone who is interested •to visit Wingham General Hospital on the above 'date. Visitors will be shown all through the building and tea will be served by the Women's Auxiliary. Every- one is welcome. Purchases Blacksmith Shop Having purchased the Blacksmith Shop and business of Mr. S. Young, I am ready to serve the public with an honest price and first quality service in horseshoeing and all kinds of woodwork repairing. W. P. Jack- son. Horticultural Society News The premiums to members of the Horticultural Society are being de- livered. There are -still a few pre- miums left for. any who wish to join. Any person wishing to'buy Gladol- ius bulbs the price is 6c each up to 25, or $5.00 per hundred. B. Y. P. U. At Wingham The Walkerton B. Y, P. U. under the capable leadership of Miss Tol- ton were the guests of the Wingham Baptist Young People last Monday evening. After the address of wel- come by the Wingham president the meeting was handed over to Miss Talton, and a well -rendered program was given consisting of the follow- ing: reading by Edith Long; piano solo, Mr. Pletch, solos by Mrs, Ma- son and Mr. I£lsey, recitations by Jean Mellor. The address of tlee ev- ening was given by their pastor, Mr. Miller and proved profitable to all present. The meeting closed with the singing of the old familiar hymn "Love Lifted Me", followed by prayer. A social hour then was held. and an appetizing lunch was served by the social group. LOCAL SCHOLARS SUCCESSFUL he foliowing local l stu enis are to be congratulated on graduating and at Queen's University, Kingston: Master of. Arts, William James Henderson, B.A.., Physics and Math- ematics; Norman Muir, English and History, Bachelor of Arts (Honors); Georgina - Bower, Bachelor of Arts; Alto Flora Yvonne MacPherson, Bachelot of Arts; William Gordon McDowell, Brussels, Bachelor of Arts; Henry Walsitighatn G. Little, Teeswater,- Bachelor of Science; ,El- ectrical Engineering; Jean Scobie, Wilton Grove, formerly of r3eIgrave and Wsitechurclt, Medal in. Matlle- nnatics., The regular meeting of - the Council was held on Monday ing with all members present exception, of Reeve McK.ibbons minutes of last .regular and s meetings were read and appro A communication wasre from the local Corps of the S tion Army asking permissio hold a tag day Saturday, April Their• request was granted. Two petitions sufficiently si were received from ratepayers questing the council that no cal chloride be applied on - their 'st One was for that section of NI street between Alfred and Pa and the other from, the ratepaye Alice street. ,This matter was with the Street committee. -The Finance committee report number of accounts properly c ied and recommended payment, Moved by Couns. Elliott and kinson that the report of the ante Committee be adopted. Car Moved by Couns. Elliott and kinson that the grants be the s as last year, namely, Town B $400.00, Hospital $400.00, Agr tural Society $25.00, Athletic Sp $192.15, Horticultural Society $2 After considerable discussion motion carried: Coon. Davidson reported for Street Committee that they completed their relief work on pairing the sidewalks and that ab $60 over the •estimate had been pended. The Council congratula he committee on the vast impro ments that had been made. The matter of painting the stre nd marking off hydrants was dec d to be done. It was also deci hat the calcium chloride would pplied to the street at once as s ral of the streets are already g ing very dusty. Several ratepayers had reques lot new trees be replanted wh Id ones were cut down, Mr. Ro int offered a number of trees su ble for replanting. The council w f the opinion that this was a sple d idea. Coun. Baker, for the Proper omrnittee, reported that he had i stigated the cost of erectingambleoble platform for the band, a as of the opinion that the cost w obably too high. He brought e matter of painting the galvani siding on the roof of the tow 11. Chief Allen reported that the ro s leaking and needed repair. T operty committee was instructs get an estimate on the work an ort at the next meeting. Cotta. Wilkinson, for the Fir tnrnittee, - reported that foliowin complaint regarding the wate ssure at the Field fire, a test ha n made and found that unde not conditions if the standpip s full the pressure should be stif ent. hief Allen, who was present ed that the standpipe was full a at 2 o'clock in the afternoon and t the pumps had been started in about an hour before -the fire. was positive that at the very meat there could not have been e than 15 feet of water out of standpipe. discussion of considerable length owed as to how this low press could be accounted far. Ti resignation of Mr. Frank dy had, been received by the Department and the inembers he Department had chosen Mr, k McLean to fill his place, re ting the council to endorse their n. On motion of Couns. Elliott Gilmour this was approved. un. Wilkinson reported that the ten were complaining about - the ients sleeping in their rooms, requested that this should' not town even - with The pecial ved. ceived alva-. n to 21st. gned re.- cium reets. innie trick, rs of left ed a ertif- Wit- Fin- tied. Wil- ame and icul- orts 0.00. the the had re - out ex - ted ve- ets id- ded be ev- et ted ere bt. it - as n- ty 0- a al t a e a e tl o V a 0 di c ve nt 1v prtit ed ha wa pr rep co the pre bee no wa fici stat abo the age He 1110 rn o.r the A foil sure Stur Fire of t Clar ques antic) and Co 'fires trans as up z- n of he d d e g d e t be allowed. 'Mayor Willis reported that the electric pump would be installed in the near future. He also asked the council their 'opinion as to what. .should be done now that 'the Feder- al and Provincial grants, had stop-. ped, in regards to direct relief and transients, They were of the opin- ion that -the matter would not be. so acute front now on and that the matter could be left'to a later date. On motion of Courts. Elliott,aitd Wilkinson the Court of: Revision on the assessment roll will he held on CROWDED HALL ENJOYS PLAY A very pleasing and entertaining performance was given in the Tovran Hall, Tuesday evening by the dram- atic Society of Victoria St. United Church, Goderich, under the auspic- es of ' the Wingham Fire Depart- ment. The play "Just A Stepchild" is the story of a child who lived on a western ranch owned by her un- cle and at the age of twenty-one comes;, to the society home of her father, in Montreal, to receive pro- per education. Rev. F. W. Craik, of Goderich, in introducing the play stated there was a laugh in store for all present. He was surely right as the play was deligl'tfully humorous and the cast are to be congratulated on the clev- er Spanner in which, they portrayed the various characters" Miss Delight Munch, a former Wingltatn girl, as Elizabeth Russell, the Stepchild, is deserving of spec- ial mention. The way she acted the untrained western ranch girl kept the hall in an uproar. This play has been put on in God- erich three times (twice by request) and all who easily under- thes e before crowded hall were present here c stand the reason fo performances. request The numbers bet Ben acts were very pleasing and, ad ed greatly to a delightful ,evening's entertainment. Mayor Willis expressed the senti- ment of the audience when he thank- ed the Goderich players for coming to Wingham and presenting so splendidly this humorous play. BAND RENDER. FINE CONCER Those who were not present a the festival of music . offered by th Band on Thursday evening last i the Town Hall missed a rare treat. The Band plainly showed the results of a steady winter of practicing and the community, is to' be compliment- ed on having at its disposal a group of musicians ,so well-trained. Particular mention should be made of the number of young men who, through the enthusiasm of Bandniaster Schatte and the Band Executive officers have allied - them- selves with this splendid organiza- tion which is such a fine asset to this district. The interest these young men take in the band speaks well for its continued success for, coupled with the loyalty of such older remembers as Tired Johnston, Wm. Reid, Norman Pry and David Benedict,. and strengthened by the support of nutnerous members in 1St:tweet these two groups the Band assisted by a splendid Community Spirit cannot help but be continually GOLFERS PLAN BIG SEASON Officers Chosen for the Season At Enthusiastic Meeting An enthusiastic meeting of mem- bers of the Alps Golf Club was held in the Brunswick Hotel, Monday ev- ening. A splendid turnout of golf- ers were present and if the interest shown at this meeting is maintained the Alps Golf Clitb is in for a big season. The following were elected as of- ficers, President, George Smith, of Wingham; Vice President, C. Ob- erle, Lucknow; Capt., C. H. McAv- oy, Wingham; Vice Capt., A. M. Bishop, Wingham; Sec., W. Sawtell, Teeswater. Play will likely start about May 15th, but the official opening of the Club will be held May 24th. In the morning there will be matched play between the members and in the af- ternoon the course will be open to everybody interested in golf. The membership fees are very reasonable and the green fees very much so, being at 75c for 18 holes. Fees for Junior Members were set at $5.00. WEDDINGS Haugh - Stokes ''X'pretty pretty wedding was solemnized at Teeswater Presbyterian Manse on April 27, when Eva Isabel Stokes, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Stokes, Howick, was united in mar- riage to Hugh Fraser Haugh, Turn - berry. Rev. Dr. Forbes officiated., • e ri a was gowned in beige georgette trimmed with radium lace T and carried pink and white carnat- ions. After the ceremony a wedding dinner was served to the immediate t relatives at the home of the bride's e n Th b d successful, Service to Farmers We are putting in a stock of Black Diamond' point, soles, land - sides and bolts to fit all makes of plows. Homuth & Bennett, Phone 174W. Fully Recovered front Accident .Mrs. M. R. Beckwith has returned from Toronto, after spending the paste few weeks with her daughter, Mrs. "Vvainpbell. We are pleased to repor.Nhat she has fully recovered from tl'ir accident in which she sus- tained a •broken knee, Her daughter accompanied her Monte and will spend a few days here, NOTICE TO ADVERTISERS As the Advance -Tinley office will .observe the Wednesday half holiday during the summer it will be neces- sary for advertisers to ` have their ants. into this office not later than Monday afternoon. We also request all our friends who have news -items to have same in our office as early as possible and not 'later than Tuesday morning, and Monday or earlier if possible. May 270, and be composed of May or Willis, Reeve Mclzibbon, Courts, - Davidson, Gilmour and Baker. A eoinmttnicatfon was received from the Fire Dept. requestinga re- bate of the rent of the town hall for: theft: concert on Tuesday evening, On motion of Cxiuns. Baker and. Davidson, this request; was granted, Council adjourned parents. The dining room was de- corated with pink and white stream- I ers, white wedding bell and spring flowers. els. In the evening a reception was held, about 130 friends enjoyed dancing and games till the small hours. Mr. and Mrs. Haugh will reside on the 9th of Turnberry. WINNERS OF PRIZES TWIN DOLLAR DAYS Great interest was shown- by th public in the drawing of prizes do ated by the merchants of Wingha on Twin Dollar Days. - The luck lucky winners are as follows: Miss Ella Barnard, Bluevale, $1 donated by McAvoy's Drug Store. Chas. Wilkinson, Wingham, $9.5 Down Comforter, donated by Kin Bros. Mrs, Pearl Thompson, Wingham $8.50 Coleman Lamp; -donated b Rae & Thompson. Mrs, Jas. Forester, R. R. No. 1 Lucknow, $7.00 in Merchandise, do nated by Walker Store, Mrs. R. J. Cantelon, Wingliam $5,00 in Merchandise, donated by H E. Isard & Co. Mrs. A. T. Ford, Wingham, $5.0 Pair of shoes, donated by W 3 Greer. Alice E. Dore, Wingham, $5,00 in Merchandise, donated' by Hanna Co. Mr. T. Horne, Wingham, Half Dozen Batter Spreaders, value $3.25, donated by Geo. Williams, Jeweller. Dorothy Aitken, Bluevale, $3.50 in_ Merchandise, donated by H. Brown. D. A. Rann, Brussels, $3.50 in Merchandise, donated by Mundy's Grocery. Miss M. Johnson, Wingharn, Bag of Flour, value $2.60, donated by Dominion Stores. Roy Hastie, Wingham, Flashlight, value $2.25, donated by Radio Shop. Mrs. T. H. Gibson, Wingham, Card Table, value $2.00, donated by A. J. Walker. Mrs. Dalgleish, Wingham, One Year's Subscription to Advance - Times, value $2,00. Mrs. Jas, Douglas, R. R. No. 1, Wroxeter, One Year's Subscription to the Advance -Times. Mrs. Herzog, Gorrie, $5.00 in Merchandise, donated by M. Burk. n- n1 y 0, 0 g` y• • 0 CHANGES IN RAILWAY TIME The C.P.R. passenger trains serv- ing Wingham will be mixed trains from Orangeville to Teeswater as of May lst. Train will leave for Tor - Premiums Being Delivered onto at 1.15 p.m., arriving in Tor - Last week the Horticultural Sac-fonto 7.30 p.rn,, daily" is I Train from Toronto will arrive icty distributed 750 *British Columb grown rose bushes and they appea to be exceptionally good stock. 13 flower -minded and join this soviet now. r i daily except Sunday, at 2.20 p.m. e There is very little change in the y. C.N.R. schedule" The train for Kin- cardine will leave 5 minutes later, and the train from Isincardine will arrive in 11Jinghaur earlier but will -+remain here until usual hour of de- d- parturc, - 0 The time for arrival and departure t of the London train remains un- - changed but the steam power will. t be replaced by an oil engine coin- inonly known as the "Spark Plug." Celebrates Her 96th Birthday On Tuesday, Itfay 3rd,Mrs, Cath erine Young, of Minnie St., attaine her 96th birthday. Many called t offer their congratulations and bey wishes. Mrs. , Yours . despite her gP ad vanced years, takes a keen interes tcs in all that is going on about her and is in possession of all her faculties. Annual Meeting W. M. S. Presbyterial The 18th annual meeting of the Maitland Presbyterial Society of the W. M. S. of the Presbyterian Church in Canada will be held on Tuesday, May 10th, 1932, in the Presbyterian Church, Lucknow. Morning session at 10 o'clock; afternoon session at 1.30 o'clock and evening session at 7.80 o'clock. Mrs. D. T. L. McKer- ol, M,A., of the council executive, will be guest speaker at the after - loon and evening sessions. The object at the evening session "Oar Opportunity in the Homeland." To his session all members of congre- ations in the Presbytery are most ordially invited. A meeting of the klaitland Presbytery will also be eld in Lucknow the sante day, May Oth. 1' S g c h 1 LACROSSE COM- MITTEE NAMED At a meeting of those interested in lacrosse in the Council Chamber Monday evening, a committee to deal with the forming of a lacrosse team was earned. This conunittee will send representatives to a meet- ing in Palmerston this week, when a grouping will be arranged which will, likely include 'Palmerston, Har- riston, Brussels, Listowel and Wing - ham. The success of this meeting in Palmerston will likely be the decid- ing factor as to whether we have la- crosse this year in Wingham, The committee is as follows: Herb, Campbell, ]::Tarry Town, jack anna, W. Id'. Gtu•ney and H. C. MacLean. Invitation Accepted Rev. L. H. Currie, B.A., of Tor- onto, .has accepted the invitation of Wingham United Church to become their pastor, at the end of the pres- ent church year, July 1st. Special Mother's Day Service Mother's Day will be observed in Wingham United Church on Sunday morning next, when members of the Sunday School will take part in the` service. There will be a baptismal service, also a reception of young people into church nnmebership. The music will be furnished by the jun- ior choir. Broadcast Missed Wingham United Church and sta- tion 10 B.P. regret that the broad- cast of last Sunday morning's serv- ice did not get out over the air as usual owing to a slight disconnec- tion which happened at the start of the service, and was not located un- til too late. The great number of telephone calls received on Sunday morning bears testimony to the vats tie of these services. - HIGH SCHOOL CADET INSPECTION The local High School Cadets will be inspected by Major J. J. Jeff- ries of London, Military District No. 1, on Wednesday, 'May 18th at 2 p,nn,, and it ie 'hoped parents and friends and all interested will be present, The'cadets have been faith= fully training of late and it is ex- pected'' that their cirill performance will be well worth attending, SEVERE BURNS CAUSE DEATH Mrs. Margaret - Croney, Toronto, Passes Away in Wingham Hospital A fatal accident occurred at the home of Addison Fraser, con. 1, Morris Township, on Monday. Mrs. Margaret Croney, Toronto, aunt - of Mrs. Fraser, had been assisting as nurse in the Fraser home, started - fire with coal oil and the can con- taining the coal oil took fire and ex- ploded, Mrs. Croney's clothing took. fire and she was terribly burned. The burns extended 'practically all over her body. Dr. Redmond was called and the unfortunate lady was rushed to the Wingham Hospital Little hope was held for her recov- ery and just after Tuesday noon she passed away. The two little, Fraser children were also burned but not severely„ and are now at their grandparents' home, W. H. Fraser, of town. Mrs. Fraser and her two-weeks- old woweeks-old baby, are at the home of :a nei- ghbor, Mr. Robt. McLennan.. The kitchen of the house was damaged by the fire but the blaze was confined to this room, New Low Prices on Tires and Tubes Guaranteed tires $4.20 and up. Tubes 85c and up. Balloon tubes, $1.15 and up. Phone 174W. Royal Service Station. Prompt,, Honest,. Courteous Service always. - - Clinton Wins By LargeMargin Clinton Collegiate basketball team defeated a team picked from the Garrison Club last Thursday 52-14, The boysfromClinton played a very - good game which showed the results of proper coaching and careful prac- tice. The local boys Spade no ex- cuses for their defeat but our boys could give a much better account of themselves if properly coached and more practices held. 127 GUESTS AT- TEND DINNER OF HURON OLD BOYS Memories of a famous Ontario county were brought back to over 100 men and women who attended the annual banquet of the Huron Old Boys' Association held in the King's Hotel, Regina, Tuesday even- { ing. Speech snaking, interspersed with reminiscences seen � t c a1 music d n stc appropriate P to 1 P Ito the occasion, occupied an evening which ended delplaying with card ala 1 1 int, and dancing. S. 3. Latta, Regina, etina, presi- dent of the association, officiated. One-time residents frons. Regina of the Ontario county turned out in alrge ntinlbers, while-viistors from Moose Jaw and other parts of the province were present at the func- ° tion. Proposed Toast The toast to "The Old - County of Huron" was proposed by Dr., A. W. Hothani, Earl Grey., who paid tri- bute to the pioneers of Ontario• and lauded the British stock from which they had come. Mrs. H. P. Clean h,ue, who responded, described viv- idly the _many beauties of Huron county. She also told how this county had sent carloads of fruit and vegetables to help the people in the droutit stricken areas of Saskat- chewan. Miss Jardine, in proposing"Our Other Halves" made some charm- ing references to Huron County and its - populace. Response to her re - larks nvas made by W. M. Leigh rid' A. E. Hodgert. S. J. Latta pro- osed the toast to "The Ladies," rs. G. J. A. Lanskail responding; Contributing to the musical pro - rant Were. Mrs. Chas. P. Geake, S. - wayzc, Mrs, H. B. Raynor, A. -E. odgert, while Miss Edna. Shoriey as accompanist. Master of eere- alnies for the dancing •and cards as A. F. :liodgert, Mrs, B. P., aulitt, vice-president, occupied the air at one stage ofthe banquet. Mr, Latta, 'read letters of regret - g. oin Hong-- Robert -Weir, federal niister of agriculture: Mr. Justice . M. Martin, Mr. Justice J, F. l,,,, ttbury and James G. 'Gardiner, M. A., leader of the opposition in the skatchewan legislature. All our e noted sons of Huron who had n invited to attend but 'because other duties were absent, 11 a p M R S tiH 111 w P ch fr Sat W L"S L. Se ar be of