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The Wingham Advance Times, 1932-06-23, Page 1Single Copies Five Ceints, DISTRICT MEETING OF .HORTICULTURAL SOCIETIES TO BE HELD IN TOWN The District Convention of the Ontario Horticultural Association, District No. 8, Counties of Huron, Bruce and Grey, District Director, 11;;r. Wm. Hartry, will be held at Wingham Town Hall, on Thursday, July 7th, 1932. An interesting program is being arranged. Mr. F. J. Clarke former Official Government Lecturer, now transferred to the Educational De- partment, will be the special speak- er, A Flower Display will be held to -which • all are invited to contribute. Cash prizes are being awarded to the .best six roses grown by and brougffi ley out-of-town delegates. A cordial invitation is extended to the members of Wingham Horticul- tural Society to attend this conven- tion. All attending are asked to bring cake, pie er sandwiches, and the' local Society will provide tea, ,cream and sugar. Lunch will be ser- ved at 12.30 and the program will commence at 1,30. Do not miss hearing Mr. Clarke. LOCAL AND PERSONAL Miss Celecta Carr visited in Lon- elon this week, Miss Agnes MacLean spent the week -end in Toronto. Mrs, (Dr.) G. H. Ross visited in "Toronto for a few days. ,.See "Over the Hill", Lyceum The- atre, June 23rd, 24th, 25th. Mr. Gordon Hastie was a member of the grand jury in Goderich last week. Mrs. W. L. Craig has returned to :town, having visited in Galt for two weeks. Mrs. Joseph Lovegrove, Amherst - burg, is visiting her sisters, the Miss- es Grier, Wingham.'s Community Sale, is on Thursday, Friday and Saturday of :this week. Mr. Oliver Thompson was in God- erich, last Thursday, as a member of the jury, Miss Kate Gilmour, Toornto, vis- ited with her parents, Mr, and Mrs. ,Jas. Gilmour. Mrs. James T. McDonald has re- turned to town, having visited for three weeks in Detroit, Dr. Marvin Craig has accepted a position with Dr. Honey, .Timmins, for the summer months. Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Rae, Kings- ville, spent the week -end with his brother, Mr. Donald Rae. Miss Annie Wendt and Mrs. Kae- chole, of Mildmay, were Sunday vis- itors of Mrs. C. Fothergill, Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Kerr and son, Jimmie, were week -end visitors with Mr. and Mrs, Garnet Baker. Miss Glenna Spotton, of Toronto, spent the week -end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Spotton. Mr. and Mrs. T. McK. Smith, of London, visited with her sister, Mrs. J. Cummings, for the week -end. Mrs. Edith Porteous and Mrs, J. Skinner, of Stratford, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Donald Rae. Mr. Harry McGowan and Mr. A. E. Holmes were recent visitors with Mr, and Mrs. W. W. Armstrong, Bargains at the Wingham Stores Thursday, Friday and Saturday this -week. Don't miss this opportunity. Dr, and Mrs: E. R. DuVal and son, Claude, of Hanover, were week - .end visitors with Dr, and Mrs. A, R. DuVal. Mr. and Mrs. Eugene McDonald spent the week -end at the home, of their daughter, Mrs. jack Wilson, of Listowel. Mrs. Neilson, of Toronto, visited last week with Mrs, W. H. Waren', Mrs. Waram returnedto Toronto with her, Mrs. Eldon McKinney of Toronto, 'visited' with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Gurney, for afew days last week. Mr. and Mrs. Neil eei Sparks p nd daai- ghter, Patsy, of Detroit,' are visiting with her parents, Mr., and Mrs, Jas. T. McDonald. You are invited to the euchre and .bridge party on the Hospital lawn on Thursday, June 23, ;at 3 o'elocic, Admission 50e. With Which is Amalgamated The Gorrie Vitiate and Wroxeter News. WINGHAM, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, JUNE 23rd, 1932 22 RINKS AT TWI- LIGHT TOURNAMENT The weather was ideal on Monday night for the first twilight tourna- ment of rinks held by the Bowling Club. Twenty-two rinks from the following places participated: Walk- erton 1, Kincardine 3, Goderich 3, Mount Forest 1, Lucknow 2, Tees - water 1, Wingham 9. First prize went to the Hiscox rink of Teeswater with 3 wins and a plus of 23; 2nd prize to Koch of Listowel, with 3 wins and a plus of 16; 3rd prize was won by Swaffield of Goderich, with 3 wins and .a plus of 14; 4th prize was won by Pritch- ard, Goderich, two wins and a plus of 16. The prizes were as follows: 1st, End Table with book trough; 2nd, Smoker's Cabinet; 3rd, Magazine rack; 4th, Electric Clocks. Attend Family Re -Union Mr. and Mrs. F. R. Howson and their sons, Ross and Fred, also Dr. and Mrs. G. W. Howson attended a family reunion held at "Niagara Falls last Saturday. Stores Will Be Open Next Wednesday Afternoon On account of July 1st being a holiday, next week the stores will be open for business Wednesday after- noon, also Thursday evening, C. N. R. Earnings The gross revenues of the Canad- ian National Railways for the week ending June 14th, 1932 were $2,842,- 251 as cornpared with $3;560,252 for the corresponding period in 1931, a decrease of $718,001. Paving to he Done at Lucknow Only 26 ballots were cast oppos- ing the By-law, sanctioning the pav- ing of Havelock St., Lucknow. The majority was 148, which showed a strong feeling in favor of proceeding with this improvement work. Successful in Examinations Congratulations are due Mr. J. A. Munro, Wroxeter, who successfully passed his final examinations, Facul- ty of Medicine, at the University of Toronto; also to Mr. W. G. Robin- son, Belgrave, who passed the fifth year examinations of the same fac- ulty.; Preached in Georgetown Rev. Kenneth MacLean preached at Georgetown Presbyterian Church last Sunday morning and evening. Monday night he gave an address at the Limehouse Presbyterian Church. Rev. Dr. Leslie Howard, of George- town, had charge of the services nit St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church on Sunday last. Lyceum Theatre - Special "Over the Hill" June 23rd, 24th, 25th. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Galbraith, of Toronto, visited with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Galbraith, over the week -end. Don't forget the euchre and bridge party in aid of the Hospital on the Hospital lawn, on Thursday, June 23rd, at 3 o'clocic. Alvin Edgar and family, of Lon- don, visited Mr. and Mrs. J. Edgar, Victoria St., Miss Frances Edgar re- turning with them. Mr. and Mrs. Kirk, Seaforth, and Mr. and Mrs. J. 0, Beecroft, attend- ed the funeral of Mr. Creighton. in Detroit, oft Monday. Mr. and Mrs. A. Reiman and fam- ily, and Mrs. E. C. Cross, of Lon- don, spent the week -end with their mother, Mrs. W. A. Currie. Mr. and Mrs. A, S. Williamson and sons, of Toronto, also Mr. Atkinson, Toronto, were weekend guests at the home of Mrs, Wm. 'Williamson. On Saturday, June 18th, Mr. J. J; Iterr and Mr. 'George Kerr attended the funeral of the fortner's sister, Mrs, Elizabeth Wilkins, of Tilbury. Miss C Weir, who • accompanied her brother,' the Hon, Robertt Weir and Mrs, Weir, on a trip through the Canadian West, has ' returned to town. , Mr. and Mrs. J. R.Reynolds and. their daughter, Mrs, Frank Coryell, of Toronto, were visitors' with the former's sisters, Misses Reynolds, last week., Mrs:; Rout. Weir, wife of the Hon.: Robt. Weir, Minister of Agrieultttre, and daughter Doorthy, are spendin g a few days in town, Hon. Robert Weir. will be in town for the weck- I THIS IS ABOUT A RARE VINE The Flowers Are Beautiful and Their Fragrance is Exquisite A vine called the Hoye. Earnosa; a native of India and Australia, own- ed. by Mr. and Mrs. Dave Hamilton, Minnie St., is truly a thing of much beauty. This plant is ten years old and was grown from a slip off a plant which belonged to Mr. Hamil- ton's mother. Just where Mrs. Ham- ilton secured the original is not known. It stands about 7 feet high and has glossy iaureI-like leaves but it is the flowers that attract the most attention, These blooms are star -like pale pink in color and plushy in tex- ture. Each five -pointed star is set on its own slender stem with the steins gathered together in a bunch A tiny star, sharp -pointed, resembl- ing ivory, centres each of these oth- er stars and have a marking of rose shade in the middle. This vine is grown in the house in an ordinary large flower pot. Mr. Hamilton has another of these plants three yeares old, and it also bloomed last year. The plant blooms for a •Period of two months and is well .worth going a distance to see. At Royal Service Station Booth for a nickel, Ice cold drinks, sand- wiches, oranges, chewing gum, sig - ars and candy bars, Ice Cream cones, Bon -bons, Dixie cups and Popsicles. Ice Cream in Bulk and bricks. OBITUARY George A. Phippen A life-long resident of this distirct George A. Phippen, passed away in Lower Wingham on Monday after- noon. Mr. Phippen has been in ill health for several years and for the past year and a half has been con- fined to his home. Born at Wroxet- er, Mr. Phippen was in his 71st year, at the age of nine years he moved to Wingham where he has since re- sided. For 25 years he held the of- fice of Provincial Officer and Bailiff resigning owing to ill health. Mr. Phippen had a hobby, - b �, tl to painting of pictures, a great many of which adorn the walls of his home, and others are in the possession of his family. Surviving besides his wife, who was formerly Sarah A. Srigley, are two sons and two daughters, Mrs. V. Bird of Toronto, Cenclair, of Wing - ham, Clayton of London, and Mrs. A. Rintoul of Winghan, also one brother and one sister, John of Kearney, Ont., and Mrs, John Smith of Oakland, California. The funeral service was conducted at his late residence Wednesday af- ternoon by Rev. Sydney Davison, pastor of the United Church. Inter- ment was made in Wingham Cem- etery. Lady Bowlers' Afternoon Bridge A very pleasant afternoon was had by the Lady Bowlers and their friends at an afternoon bridge and tea held on the Iawn at the home of Mrs. H. C. MacLean, Ladies from Lucknow and Teeswater were present, About 15 tables were play- ed. First prize was won by Mrs. E. Armitage, 2nd prize, Mrs. A. Wilson, sonsolation prize, Mrs. Dr. Colborne, special prize, Miss McCormick, Hospital Bridge Party A bridge and euchre patty will be held on the lawn of the Wingham General Hospital on Thursday after- noon, June 23, commencing at 3 p.m. under the auspices of the Women's Auxiliary. Refreshments will be ser- ved and everyone is invited, The fee will be 50 cents. As the proceeds will be used to purchase some nec- essary furnishings for the Hospital, a good attendance will be appreciat- ed, District Newspaper 'Convention The editors of the weekly news- papers of Wellington, Dufferitt and .Perth Press Association held their annual convention in Listowel last Friday. Business sessions were held morning and afternoon. Mr. Hud- son, of the Listowel Banner and Mr. Bamford of the Listowel. Standard, were hosts at a dinner given to the 'editors and their wives. May or Creighton and Reeve Vandrickk at- tended the d'inttrcr and welcomed the editors to Listowel; also arranging e drive for the delegates and a visit to sorane of the factories. N. HURON FARMERS POLITICAL ASSOC ANNUAL MEET 'COMMUNITY SALE THURS., FRI., SAT. ING Attendance Very Poor — Officers Re-Eleeted The annual meeting of the North Huron Farmers' Political Associa- tion was held Tuesday afternoon in the Council Chamber at the Town Hall. President, T. A. Cameron, was in the chair. After the reading and adopting of the minutes of the last annual meeting Treasurer's report was adopted. The officers of last year were re-elected as follows: President—T, A. Cameron. lst Vice Pres.—Mrs. O. G. And- erson. . 2nd Vice Pres.—Mr. A. Proctor. Sec.-Treas.—Wm. Rutherford. Township Representatives — Ash- field, Mrs. N. J. McKenzie, Mr; P. McNay; Colborne, Mr. McCann, Mrs. Lawson; W. Wawanosh, John Webster, Mrs. Wm. Rutherford; E. Wawanosh, Mrs. Adam Robinson, Mr. Sam Morton; Morris, Mr. Fred Churchill, Mrs: R. McKinnon; Grey, Mr. Wilbur Turnbull, Mrs. Stan Wheeler; Howick, Mr. S, Zurb Mrs. Charles Mclllwain; Turnber Mrs, J. Breckenridge, Mr. J. C. M chell; Blyth, Mr, W. Pololck; M Robt. Whiteman; Brussels, Mr. Ston, Mrs. John Cardiff. Auditors—W. A. Currie and W Wightman. Addresses were given by the Pres - dent, T. A. Cameron, Wm. Ruther- ord, the Sec.-Treas., and by W. J. Henderson. The Resolution Committee com- osed of R. J. Scott, A. Proctor and M rs. O. G. Anderson, brought in the allowing resolutions which were dopted. 1. Be it resolved that we, the U. . O. Political Association of North Huron, repudiate with contempt the cent disclosures of interested up •os attempting to buy the friends Governments aired even political rties in order that they might en - ch themselves from the efforts of e producers of real wealth and the tural resources of Canada. 2. That the policies for which this ganization has stood since its in- ption in relation to closer trade re - ions with Great Britain are now ing vindicated in not. only the call - of the coming Imperial Econom- Conference, but in an enlarging of blic opinion, Swerving away from ort bonuses, quotas and subsidies agricultural products and sup - ting aur contention of long nding, that the ills from which age ]ture suffers are not found with - agriculture itself, but in its rela- to our industries. . That we view with alarm the tralization of authority and con - in public expenditures which s to even greater extravagance reckless disregard of the Nat - s ability to save. was decided that the usual pie - would be dispensed with for this , also that a delegate would be to Ottawa with the Farmers' tation on July 16th. he meeting then adjourned.. Merchants of Wingham Again Com- bine in Big Selling.Event Thursday, Friday and Saturday are the days of 'Wing -ham's Community Sale. The Merchants have put forth every effort to give their cutsomers up-to-date styles and quality merch- andise at prices that are most reas- onable. Read the bill carefully that has been sent to you, also the ad- vertisements in this issue. Many attractive prizes are to be given away free, A ticket for these prizes will be given you with every 50c you spend at the stores that ad- vertise on the bill, The draw will be made at the Advance -Times Of- fice at 11 p.m., Saturday night. Shop in the stores that display the Community Sale Pennants. WEDDINGS Moffatt _ Garniss The United Church Manse, at St. Clens, was the scene of a quiet ;c� v, riding on Wednesday, June 8th, rig when Miss Ethel Garniss, eldest ry, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Gar- it- nmss of the 3rd concession of Mor- es. ris, was united in marriage to Mr. El- Burns Moffatt, son of C. B. and the late Mrs. Moffatt. The ceremony nt was performed by the Rev. Chester I Wilkinson, a former pastor of Blue - vale and Ebenezer congregations. After the ceremony the bride and � G groom motored to London to the home of the groom's sister, Mrs. Sanderson. The young couple will reside on the farm of C. B. Moffatt on the boundary line East. tv tr H Mr. T. R. Bennett pulled a stock M f p f a F re gm 0f pa ri th na or cc lat ing is pu exp for por stao ric in tion 3 cen trol lead anal ion! It me year sent depu T Special Sale of Hats During the month of June we are offering all our Hatsreduced prices. Styles and prices will be sure to sat- isfy you. Grier & Grier, next door to the Brunswick Hotel. Ball Game Friday Afternoon Do not miss the ball game be- tween Ripley and Wingham on Fri- day afternoon of this week. Ripley are playing heads up ball this year, and ottr boys are out to win. This game is worth going to see. Game called at 5 p.m, sharp._ WILL PREACH HIS FAREWELL SERMON ON SUNDAY NEXT \ Bev, Sydney Davison, who has Wirt the beloved pastor of Wingham United Church, will preach his fare- well sermon on Sunday nett, Dur- ing his five years as pastior, Mr. Davison has made a host of friends not only in his , own congregation, but also throughout the comrnuttity, He will leave here with the very best wishes of all who knew hint, end Blenheim trnited Chureh, where he will direct his efforts for a term of years, are fortunate to receive as a, Minister a roan of such stetlin w qualities and kindly disposition. EAST HURON WOMEN'S INSTITUTE The 30th District Annual Conven- tion of East Huron Women's Insti- tutes, was held in the school room of the Wroxeter United Church, on Thursday afternoon, with a hundred members and delegates in attendan- ce, each of the seven branches in the distract being well represented. The President, Mrs. Wardlaw, of Ethel, occupied the chair. The meeting opened with com- munity singing led by Wroxeter In- stitute, following with the Lord's Prayer in unison. A hearty address of welcome was given by Mrs. S. McNaughton, Wroxeter, to which Mrs. R. Thompson, of Brussels, fit- tingly replied. The finanical report by the See.- Treas,, Mrs. Kaine, of Gorrie, show- ed the branches in a flourishing con- dition, and a balance on hand. Short but interesting reports of the year's activities were presented by the various standing committees. Health, by Mrs. L. V. Knight, of Fordwich; Education, Mrs. R. Stra- chan, Brussels; Horne Economics, by Mrs, Mowbray, Bluevale; Legislation by Mrs. Kreuter, Ethel; Immigrat- ion, Miss Scott, Bluevale; Relief, by Mrs. M. Abram, Gorrie; Historical Research, by- Miss Gibson, Fordwich; Community Activities, Miss M. Pope of Wroxeter; Canadian Industries by Miss K. Hazlewood, Wroxeter. Mrs. C. Hayes, of Georgetown, overnment Speaker, and guest of the afternoon, gave a most inspiring address on the work of the Woniens' Institutes. Can You Better This One? The program was interspersed nth musical numbers by Miss Bea - ice Thornton, Bluevale, Mrs. Bruce oltom, Fordwich, Mrs. Kaine and rs. Abram, Gorrie, also a reading by Miss Merle Wilson, of Ethel, Officers for the coming year are: President, Mrs. Nay, Fordwich; 1st vice Pres., Miss E. P. Hazlewood, of Wroxeter; 2nd vice Pres„ Mrs, Alex. Strachan, of Brussels; Sec.-Treas., Airs. Kaine, Gorrie; Federation Re- presentative, Mrs. Kaine, of Gorrie; Auditors, etas S Mrs. . R. G. Dane and Miss Potter, Gorrie. The invitation to hold the 1933 convention at Ethel was accepted and a hearty vote of thanks extend- ed to the Wroxeter Institute and all others who contributed to the sue cess, of the convention. At the close refreshments were served by the Wroxeter Institute, of red clover rfom the ditch near his home. It measures 41 inches not in- cluding the root. This is indeed a large growth for clover and we won- der if any of our readers have seen clover of this height before. Box Lacrosse Thursday Night Have you seen the Box Lacrosse team play this year? Do not miss the game e beae nClintonC and Wingham in the Arena, Thursday night. Clinton has a team of exper- ienced players and the local squad had to score six goals in the last period to win at Clinton by one goal. This game should draw a full house. Be sure and see it. Change of Business Mfrs. E. Pettigrew and Mrs. Har- vey Shane will take over the Bruns- wick Hotel Dining room on June 27e"' They will carry on the usual busi- ness of Regular Meals and Lunches. Fancily ,;Dinners will be served on Sundays, from 12.15 to 2.15. Spec- ial Opening Day on July 2nd. Tea will be served in the afternoon, also sale of homemade baking. S. S. No. 11, East Wawanosh Re -Union The Diamond Jubilee Re -Union of S.S. No. 11, East Wawanosh, will be held on Friday, July 1st, A splendid programme has been ar- ranged consisting of Horse Shoe Pitching, Old Time Fiddlers' Con- test, Races and Ball games, etc. Ar- thur's Orchestra will supply the mu- sic for dancing during the evening. Do not miss this splendid outing on July 1st. Registration at the school at 1,30 p.m. Celebrate 25th Wedding Anniversary fr. and Mrs, Alex. Porterfield of Belgrave, motored to Toronto, last week -end, returning by Orillia and the Georgian Bay route. Previous to leaving on their holiday, they, enter - rite ta' d at a dinner a few of their re- latives from Blyth and Wingham, in honor of having completed the silv- er circle of their married life,' At the conclusion of the dinner, Mrs. Robt. Laidlaw read a nicely worded address, and, on behalf of the com- pany presented the bride and groom of twenty-five years ago with a handsome gift of money, which was duly acknowledged by the recipients. Mr. and Mrs, Porterfield received many congratul'tory messages as well as gifts, among them being a letter from the Clerk of Session, of Knox Presbyterian Church, Belgrave, con- veying tate good wishes of the con- gregation and expressing their ap- preciation of services rendered the ehurcb, and' wishing therm ' many more years of happiness and pros- perity'' ros- perity': togeth'er. Subscriptions $2,00 Per Year. ORANGEMEN ATTEND DIVINE SERVICE Large Number Present at' District Divine 'Service The members of Turnberry Dis- trict L.O.L. held their District Div- ine Service in ' the Town Hall last Sunday afternoon, Besides a large turnout of Orangemen from the sur rounding district a great many of the members' friends ` were also present, Bro. Alvin D. Smith, of .Bluevale, was in the chair, and :after singing "Onward, Christian Soldiers" the Lord's Prayer was repeated, in uni- son, The address of welcome was given by Rev. ]3ro. Sydney Davison: "Faith of our Fathers" was ' then sung, after which Rev. Bro. J. W. Button, Fordwich, led in prayer. The Wingham ?United Church. choir rendered an anthem "They shall mount with wings as eagles.» A duet by J. H. Mitchell and J. Mc- Michael "Have Thine Own Way, Lord," was a very pleasing number, Two very stirring addresses were delivered by Rev. Bro. Gordon Mc- Pherson, Listowel, and Rev. Bro. Earnest Hayes, of Wingham. The service was brought to a close by the singing of "0 God, our help. in Ages Past." Rev. Bro. Sydney Davison gave the Benediction. A Fish Story That's True Last Thursday Bill McMichael and Ed. Jenkins of Wingham Junction;, went fishing off Kincardine. Their luck was exceedingly good for they caught on a troll a 10 Ib. lake trout. They also caught two smaller fish but this 10 lb. daddy was sure a. dandy. OBITUARY Thomas Leaver There passed away in Wingham General Hospital on Thursday, June 16th, another of the pioneers of E. Wawanosh in the person of Thomas Leaver, aged eighty years. Mr. Leaver, who was born at Rich- mond Napanee ince County, May 29th, 1852, cane to East Wawanosh with his parents at the age of three years, where he resided until six years ago, when he moved to Wingham to live with his son, James. He had enjoyed good health until about six months ago, when on Fri- day, June 10th, he was taken seri- ously ill and removed to the hospi- tal where he passed away five days later. His wife, who was formerly Rallies' Church Garden Party Maggie Rintoul, predeceased him The annual Garden Party of Ead- !fourteen years ago. Surviving are two sons and four daughters: James, of Winghan, Alex of East Wawanosh, Mrs. Geo. Coul- tes, East Wawvanoslt, Mrs. Alex. Me- Dougall, Sarnia, Mrs. John Coultes, Morris, Mrs. George Pocock, Wat- ford, and one daughter, Mrs. Isaac Walker, deceased. Also one sister, In Gorrie, Tues., June 28th, in Vic- Mrs. J. Norman, Laverne, Sask., and toria Park. Supper 5.30 - 8.00. Soft- one brother, Peter Leaver, of East. ball, Horseshoes. Program by Lis- Wawanosh. towel Male Chorus of over 40 voices The funeral service was held at winners at Hamilton and Stratford the home of his son, James, an Sat - Musical Festivals. Vocal and Instrtt- urday, June 18th, service conducted, mentals and readings, Admission, by Rev. Kenneth MacLean, of the adults 35c, children 20e. Presbyterian Church, Wingham, as- Wingham Wins at Clinton sisted by Rev, A. M. Grant, of the United Church, Belgrave. The guar.. Last Wednesday the Box Lacrosse tette of the Presbyterian Church team. journeyed to Clinton and took Wingham, furninshed the music the Clinton team into camp by the which was much appreciated by all, score of 10-9. The game was well ,The pallbearers were, his two sons played and the local boys finished James and Alex, three sons-in-law, strong by scoring six goals in the George Coultes, John Coultes, Geo. last period. Clinton have a strong Pocock, and one grandson, James team of experienced players and the Coultes. The floral tributes were game here should draw a full house. beautiful. Interment was made in Wingham Cemetery. res' Presbyterian Church will be held on the church grounds on Wednes- day, June 29th. The play "Head- strong Joan" will be presented by Fordwich players, Supper 5.30 to 8. Admission 35e and 25c. Strawberry Festival The Horticultural Society Needs Your Help The Wingham Horticultural Soc- Henry Bone iety has completed the purchaseThere passed away Monday noon the lts known as of on the 3rd line of Morris, Henry the Canada Fur- Bone, in his 76th year. Born near niture Co.'s property on Josephine Toronto, he moved with his parents, St,, for the purpose of converting it as a boy, to Bluevale, and has into a park and trial since garden plot. resided in T3lttevale and Morris Twp. Considerable clearing away of the Besides his wife, formerly Lucy debris must be done, In order to .$ouch, he leaves to mourn liis loss sliced up the beautifying of this pro- four sons and three daughters, Rob- perty we ask all those citizens of the. crt of Victoria, 13.C.; Thomas Tie - town who are interested to - the etc- dale, Sask.; GeorgeTis; tent of donating a day's work, or Russel l r ea cart. Morris; on the ho its equivalent in motley, to leave Sellers homestead; Mrs. Wm, of Morris; Mrs. Jath War- their names or their donations at the wick of Morris; Mrs, Win, 'MeMich- Ts wn Clerk's Office. The Executive aol, of Wingham. One svu Charles,. will see that the money donated is predeceased p wisely spent arid those deserving The 21 years` ago g The funeral service was ..helddfrom work will be considered first, The his late residence in Mor object of the Society is to clean upt as on Wed. this property and beautify �• nesslay,a,fternoort and was ,conzittct- Y ' t i.rfy it to such ed by Rev, F. A. Matin of the lJn, ars extent that it will be a credit to ited Church, Bluevale. Interment every citizen of 'the Town. was made in Brussels Cemetery.