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The Wingham Advance Times, 1932-07-07, Page 1Single Copies Five Centre REGULAR MEETING OF TOWN COUNCIL Cost of Garbage Collection by' the Year Reduced to $4.00 With Which is Amalgamated The Gorrie Vidette and Wroxeter News. , ____-- WINGUAM, ONTARIO, THURSDAY. JULY 7th, 1932. The June meeting of the Council was held in the Council Chamber. on Tuesday evening, His Worship May - .or Willis, in the chair. All mem- bers .except Coun. Baker and Hanna Were present. The minutes of the last regular and special meeting were read and approved. A letter was received from the Wingham Horticultural Society in • which they thanked the Council for the grant given the society to aid in cleaning up the Bell Factory prop- erty. A communication was received from District Lodge L.O.L. asking that the rent paid for use of the Town Hall for the District L.O.L . divine service, be refunded. On motion of Reeve Mci(ibbon and Coun. Elliott the Clerk was in- structed to refund the money paid iby District L.O.L. for the use of the Hall. A letter was read from the Domin- don Firemen's Association requesting :that the Fire Chief attend the con- vention to be held in Halifax. This letter was filed.. The Finance' Committee reported a • 'number of accounts properly 'certif- ;ied and recommended payment: Moved by Coun, Elliott and Reeve McKibbon, that the report of the .Finance Committee be adopted. Car- a•ied . Coun. Davidson reported for the :Street Committee that about 800 yd. •of graveI had been used on the streets to date, and that another 70 yd. will yet be used. This will leave a surplus of about 100 yds. of gravel ,on hand. In the absence of Coun. • Baker, FCoun. Wilkinson reported that the leeoperty Committee wolud like to -paint the entrance to the Town Hall. This matter was left over to a later ':date. Reeve IVIcKibbon reporting for the 'Cemetery Committee, stated that 'considerable improvement work had been done at the cemetery which in- •cluded a portion of ground which :had been plowed and seeded with ,grass. Cottn. Wilkinson reported no fires ;since the last meeting. Moved by Couns. Elliott and Gil- mour, that the Council extend sin- cere sympathy to Mr. W. H. Gurney on the passing of his mother, and that the Clerk be instructed to' write a letter to this effect to Mr. Gurney, Carried. Moved by Reeve McKibbon and Coun. Wilkinson, that in future the 'charge for garbage collection be $2.- 75 for half year or $4.00 per year, Carried. It was decided by the Council that until further notice meals would not be supplied to transients.. The list of 1930 taxes still in ar- rears were read and amounted to $841.97. The amount of outstanding taxes for 1931 are $3719:93, making a total of outstanding tastes of $4061- •.70. Council then adjourned. t St. Andrew's W. M. S. -. The regular monthly meeting of the W. M ,S, of St, Andrew's Pres- byterian Church will be held on July 12th at 3 pen. The topic will be tak- en by Misses Farquharson and Mc- Laughlin. A cordial invitation is ex- tended to all the ladies of the con- : gregation. PASTOR CONDUCTS OPENING SERVICES Rev, L. H. Currie, the new pastor . of Wingham United Church was greeted with large congregations when he assumed his duties on Sun- day, Mr. Currie voiced his appreciation at being called to serve the Church and the ICingdorn of God in this con- gregation. He stressed the fact that his task is toserve, taking as his morning text II Cor, 2.16 "Who is sufficient for these things?" In the evening the. subject was '"The Open Door," These two forceful sermons were full of good points, which, if followed, will greatly develop the spiritual life of the Church, Special music was furnished by the male quartette, Messrs. E. VV'ilkitison, ` J, 1-1. Christie, D, Geddes and, j. Mit- then. DIAMOND JU3ILEE PICNIC, S. S. NO. 11, EAST WAWANOSI-I On Friday, July ist, 1932, the Dia- mond Jubilee Picnic of S.S. No. 11, East Wawanosh, was held. The tea- chers and pupils, in fact, the' entire community and visitors, assembled at the school at 1.30 p.m.; after sign- ing the register, all proceeded to the tenth liner' b 1d e where ga parade was formed headed by the school pupils bearing a banner on which was inscribed a picture of the school also name and 'number. A local or- chestra in calit1 umpian attire pro- voked much amusement. Arriving at the grounds the children sang "The Maple Leaf Forever." Mr, Jas. H. Currie, Chairman, then welcomed the visitors in the follow - SCHOOL MAKES GOOD SHOWING Music Examination Results in the Wingham Public School During the recent examination held in local seholl, the results were most gratifying. Below are the per- lcentage obtained in the various rooms where the testswere held - Miss Reynolds 75%, Miss Farqu- harson 74.% Miss Tyndall 60.% Miss Mahood 69 Special mention might be made roan who obtained 100per cent each of Frances Lockrige, and Billie Burg - and 'incidently that of Miss Farqu- harson's form which receives the prize for rooms snaking best show- ing in school; awarded by Mr. A. Anderton, music supervisor. The School House of S. S. No. 11, East Wawanosh. ing words: "To all former pupil teachers and visitors today assembled here to celebrate the Diamond Jub- ilee of the building of the school, we, the pupils, teacher and ratepay- ers of S. S. No. 11, East Wawanosh, extend the warmest greetings and the heartiest welcome. This picnic has been arranged to renew old acquaintances and afford everyone a good time. This is your picnic, and we hope you will recog- nize it as Stich, and make this a red letter day to be remembered in af- ter, years wherever your paths may lead. Again I wish to extend th best wishes and heartiest of wel comes." Dr, J. E. Roche, of Detroit, re plied on behalf of the old boys and girls, also expressing his personal pleasure at being present at the re union and renewing old friendships He regretted with others the ab- sence of several former teachers, par- ticularly Win. McKay, of St. Joseph, Mo,, who seems to have endeared himself to No. 11„ of that date. Many of Dr. Roche's classmates are still in the community. Other speakers were the local re- presentatives, Mr. Geo. Spotton, M. R and C. A. Robertson, eeve Peter W. Scott and Mr. R. J. Scott, President of the U.F,O., and y the way, the husband of a popular armee teacher. These were inter- persed with music by local talent. A pleasing feature of the program was a presentation to Mrs. J. E, An- erson, of Toronto, as the oldest x -pupil present. Miss Dorothy Pat- ison, the youngest pupil attending No. 11, made the presentation. We must not fail to mention the reading of a historical sketch going back to the building of the log school house on the west side of the road (not sixty, but seventy years• ago) which did duty for some ten years before the present struc- ture was erected. This sketch was given in two parts by former pup- ils of the school, Copies of the same with a picture of the school are to be had from the Secty. of the Board W. G. M. Reid, for 25c. During the preparations for this reunion several interesting facts have come to the notice of the commit- tee, one being that, for forty-four years only lady teachers have serv- ed the school, two of them bents- former eing former pupils. The present teacher is entering her second year; her pre- deceasor taught three years; her pre deceasor taught four years, the sec- s, LARGE CROWD AT GARDEN PARTY Although rain continued to fall throughout the greater part of the day it did not dampen the ardour of Eadies' congregation in preparing for their annual garden party on Wednesday evening, and a large crowd gathered to enjoy the enter- tainment. Supper was served in the school room of the church and the shed was tastefully decorated for the presentation of the program which consisted of a play "Headstrong Joan" presented by the Fordwich Young People, and provided a real entertainment, Rev. John Button, of Fordwich United Church, gave an outline of the play and introduced the players. All the members of the caste acted their parts exceedingly P R b f s d e t well, but special mention might be made of Joan, the outstanding char- acter, Nora, the Irish housemaid, and the funny Jew peddler, Abe, and his son, Ikey. The play throughout was full of clean humor and presented a good moral. Music filled in between the acts and was thoroughly enjoyed. The Fordwich Young People are certainly worthy of congratulations, Wingham - London Bus Will now give direct connections with their Sarnia Bus at Exeter for Grand Bend, Parkhill, Forest and Sarnia, leaving Wingham at 7.30 a. m. Phone 331. Car Meets Car Cars driven by Chris. Newman and Art. Wheeler, Morris Township, col- lided at the corner of Francis St. and Victoria St., on Sunday. Fortune- atcly no persons were hurt but the cars will need considerable repairs, Baseball Game Next Monday IK.incardine baseball team will be here next Monday to play the local nine,' Our boys are out to avenge the defeat Kincardine gave them the last time they met, This will be a real ball game. 13e on hand and root for the boys. Monday - 5 pan. - at the Park. Lepard's Hotel Sold ''ter, James Armstrong, of Tteeswa= ter', has purchased the old Exchange Hotel property. It is the intention of Mr. Armstrong, at some future date to demolish the old hotel build - and before her five years, and oth- ing and erect an up-to-date service station. He also intends to conduct a feed stable in connection with the. sl1 ed. ers even six years, The last five are now residents of the community,' Three generations in some families have acted as Trustees, the I:rwins and Reids for example. Soft -ball, horseshoe pitching, rac- es, tug-of-war, swinging, swimming and boatingkept 'ever`ybody interest- ed till lunch was served, Posted near the platform a string of replies from ex -pupils and teach- ers who could not attend, vette read with interest by many during the day, Unfortunately while lunch was be- ing served a sudden shower of rain made everyone scurry to the shelter of the cars and so brought the pic- tiie to, rather an abrupt ending,' INDUCTION AND RECEPTION OF REV. L. H. CURRIE The formal induction of Rev, L. 12. Currie into the pastorate of Wingham United Church was held on Monday evening, Rev. Mr. Grant of Belgrave, having 'charge of the service, assisted by Rev. Mr,' Cum- ming, of Walton, who addressed the minister, and Rev: Mr, Mann, Blue - vale, who spoke to'the congregation. Music was furnished by the choir and the male quartette. At the close of the service the congregation ga- thered in the School Room where Dr. Redmond and Mr, P. Gowans welcomed the new pastor and his family and introduced them to the congregation. Rev. Mr; Currie made a brief reply, expressing his wish to become acquainted with everyone as soon as possible, and particularly re- quested that cases of illness and of those who are shut in, be reported to him at .once. Lunch was then served and a so- cial hour spent, Mr. Currie conies to this congre- gation from Toronto where he has been in Young People's Worlc a::d also in Evangelistic•work in connec- tion with the United Church. Falls and Breaks Leg Sam Morton, E. Wawanosk, fell and pinned his leg in the hay rack breaking one of the bones of his leg, just above the ankle. Dr. Colborne was called in and set the fracture. This accident will incapacitate Mr. Morton for some time. Buys Blyth Standard .e A. W. Robinson, who has been an employee in the Blyth Standard of- fice for 21 years has purchased this business from his former employee, J. H. R. Elliott, who has operated that office for 22 years,,: We extend to Mr. Robinson our very best wish- es. Score Was Close at Softball Game Silvertowns and Prudential soft- ball teams played another close game on Tuesday evening and Silvertowns won the victory by score of 5-4. The last time these two teams met the score was close, and Prudentials were out to win this one but could not come through. The batteries were: Silvertowns, Scott and Grov- es; Pruclenial, Rae and Fox. Four Brothers Meets as Masons An unusual and a very pleasant in- cident of the Masonic gathering held in Orangeville recently on the occa- sion of the official visit of the Grand Master, M. W. Bro. W. S. Herring- ton, was the presence of four bro- thers of the Adams family, who met for the first time in a Masonic sense. They were: A. N. Adams, of Melville, a P,D,D.G.M. of Grey dis- trict; Capt. W. J. Adams, of Wing - ham, a Past Master of Harris Lodge, 5, E. Adams, of Alton, and Albert Adams, of Watford, Ont,, who was visiting his brothers here, and stay- ed over expressly for the meeting, - Orangeville Banner. HORTICULTURAL CONVENTION, JULY 7 At the District Convention of the Ontario Horticutlural Association, District .No. 8, Counties of Huron, Bruce and Grey, District Director, Mr. Win. Hartry, of Seaforth, will conduct the afternoon scssion'begin- ning at 2 pen. in the. Town Hall. An interesting program is being arranged. Mn F. J. Clark, of Tor- onto, Official Government Lecturer, will be the special speaker. A display of flowers .from the Wingham Society is expected. All are asked to contribute and make this a memorable occasion to our visitors. As an inducement we are offering a Special Prize of $2.00 for the best six roses grown by any member of the Wingham Society who helps put on this display. Also prizes of $2.00, $1,50 and $1,00 are being awarded for the best six roses grown by and brought to the Con- vention by visiting delegates. Members of Wingham Society are asked to have their flowers for the display at the Council 'Chamber on Wednesday, July 6th, afternoon or evening up to 10 ' par;, or on Thurs- day morning not later than 10 a„m. Everybody welcome, Do notmtss this chance of hearing a good horti' cultural lecturer. 1TOURNEY SUCCESS DESPITE RAIN 30 Rinks Participate in the Play_ 'With thunder, lightning and heavy rain the night before the annual rinks tournament held on Dominion Day, it appeared that the games would have to be called. off. But Old Sol chased Jupiter around the .corner, and as the play got under way it ,started out a beautiful day. 30 rinks took part of which 23 were from out- side clubs: Elora 2, Ripley 1, Lis. - towel 1, Teeswater 1, Brussels 2, Seaforth 1, Paisley 1, Goderich 1, Lucknoev 4, Elmira 1, Southampton 1, Hensal 1 Wroxeter 1, Hanover 1, Owen Sound 1, Mitchell 1, Kincar- dine 1, Wingham 7. Everybody was enjoying the game -shouts and laughter were every- where, when about five o'clock, out of a clear sky came wind and rain. And how it did pour down. Several attempts, were made to continue but finally ,about 5.45 Wally Miller call- ed a recess until 6.45. Once again competition was con- tinued but the weather man once rt sent down a deluge of rain, so about 10 p.m. it was decided, for the sake of `the greens and the players o draw for the winners. In the Trophy event Burritt, of Mitchell, and O. Thompson, were ready for the finals, and Burritt drew the lucky ticket, so 011ie got the second prize: In the Association, Wheeler, God- erich, Sproat, of Seaforth, Mc -Tag= gart, of Hensal, Hueston, of Luck - now, Spero of Kincardine, Douglas Subscriptions $2.00 Per Years CHAUTAUQUA PRO- GRAM FOR TOWN JULY 19, 20, 21, 22, 23 Canadian Chautauquas ,will prese their high class programme of int esting and instructive features Wingham July 19, 20, 21, 22, 23. is believed that the programme ti year is of a quality that. surpass all previous performances that ha been presented in Wingham: Sea on tickets are available which giv all an opportunity of witnessing the presentations at very little cost. B sure and buy a season ticket. The daily program is as ,follows: First Day Evening -"New Brooms" --A com edy of love, business and family lif Critics and audiences proclaim among the greatest plays ever stag- ed. -Admission $1.00 --(Tat includ ed. Second Day Afternoon -Sorrentino and Hi Venetian Strollers. Costumed musica programme of distinctive meiod type. Ranging from the best to th most populate -Admission 50c (Tax. included) Evening -Prelude: Sorrentino and His Ventian Strollers, Lecture: "The Challenge of the New Day." Dr, David D. 'Vaughan-- gifted. aughan-gifted Welsh platformist and auth- ority on Social Science, offers a chal- lenge to thinking men and women, Admission 50e -(Tax included). Third Day Afternoon -Prelude: Musical -The cottish Muical Comedy Company. Lecture: "Government by Gang - and." Attorney C. Ray Hansen ells an amazing story of bribery, c nt er- irt It 115 es ve Chief Shepherd . of the Diocese of Huron. es OFFICIAL VISIT OF C. A, SEALER, The Right Rev. C. A. Seager, Bi- shop of'" Huron,: paid his official visit to St. Pant's Anglican Church .Sun- day evening last. A splendid congre- gation were present on this, his first visit to Wingham: As an old. Huron rCCounty boy he voiced his pleasure to lie• til mhar 11 n A and also as the He spoke of the economic situation and the 'difficulties involved' by the e strain and stress of present day .con- ditions explaining the relationship of the Church to this condition. On Monday night the Ladies' - Guild of the Church gave the men e• of the congregation a banquet in; it. honor of Bishop Seager's visit, at which the Bishop gave an' address on - the program of the Church. He en- larged on the functioning of . the Church. 1'2e explained that the Di - s ocese was the unit of the church,, I'each Parish being a part of the one Y unit and responsible to the whole. e He also spoke on church organza - tion and gave his audience a very - comprehensive idea of the working of the organization of the chruch. Bishop Seager during his short vis- it in Wingham made a profound im- pression upon all who came in con- tact with him, and it is hoped that he will soon fled time from his ard- - ions duties to return and again ad- dress this congregation. S of Teeswater, Mason and Porter of a t Wingham, were still in the running, and in the draw Porter secured lst place and Wheeler of Goderich 2nd. In the Special event, Wilkinson of Owen Sound, drew 1st place, and Leach of Paisley, second. Prizes were as follows: Trophy: Winners, Smokers; Run- ners-up, Blankets. Association: Winners,' Blankets; Runners-up, Motor Rugs. Special Event: Winners, End Ta - bks, Runners-up, Tea Pots. WEDDINGS Breckenridge - Chandler The home of Mr. and Mrs. A. 5, Chandler, Echo Place, was the scene of a pretty wedding on June 18th, when their younged daughter, Louie Flora, was united in the bonds of holy matrimony with Mr. William James Breckenridge, younger son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Breckenridge, of Bluevale,{ The mairiagetook place on the verandah which was attractively banked with peonies and ferns for the occasion. To the strains oe the bridal chorus from Lohengrin play- ed by Mr. E. Jayne cousin of the bride, the bridal party took their places. for the impressive ceremony. The Rev. G. F. N. Atkinson officiat- ed. The young couple were unat- tended. The bride was becomingly gowned in pink georgette on fitted lines and wore a matching picture hat, and carried a bouquet of pink roses and forget-me-nots. Immediately after the ceremony dinner was served, and the brdie and groom received imme-,r diate relatives, assisted by Mr, and Mrs, A. J. Chandler and Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Breckenridge. Later the young couple left for Sarnia and points west, the bride travelling in a beige ensemble with matching acces- sories. They are at home to their friends, east of Bluevale. Out of town guests at the wed- ding were from Wingham, Bluevale, Blyth, Brussels, Simcoe and Paris. Business As Usual "Ve will continue to sell Gasoline and Oil at the Exchange Hotel dur- ing alterations. Your patronage will be appreciated, • J. G. Armstrong. Salvation Army Announcement Owing to changes taking place in the Salvation Army Circles, the local Corps 'will be in a new division with Headquarters at Hamilton instead of London, On Sunday, July 10th, the new Di- visional Commanders, Brigadier and Mrs, Tilley will be in charge of the evening service at '7 part, Everybody welcome. The officers of the local corps de- sire to°tllanlc the people of Wingham for their wonderful support daring the self-denial effort, orruption, intimidation and murder. -Admission 50c -(Tax included). Evening -Musical: The Scottish Iifusical Comedy Company presents with music and dancing "The Cot- er's Saturday Night." -Admission 5c. -(Tax included). Fourth Day Afternoon - Musical -The Artist rio. An artist programme of dis- nction and merit by three univers- 1 favorites, Hugo Brandt, pianist; cola Aikman, coloratura soprano; ladimar Lenski, master violinist,- dmission 50c -(Tax included). Evening -Prelude The Artist Trio. John B. Ratto-Impersonator, Hu- orist, Entertainer. Mr. Ratto will I make personages both great and hu- morous live and breathe by his mas- terly powers.-Adimmisian 75c. (Tax. included). t 7 T ti a V m Fifth Day Afternoon -The Marionettes: Pre- sent an altogether different program. "Hansel and Gretal." - Admission 25c. Evening -"Merely Mary Ann" -A comedy in four acts. Few plays ar- oused as much interest as this rich, sparkling comedy. It is tremendous in its human appeal. -Admission 75c. -(Tax included), Dance in Bluevale New and Old Time Dancing, in Black's Hall, Bluevale, Friday night, July 8th. Bluevale United' Church Sunday School Anniversary The Bluevale United Church will hold their Sunday School Annivers- ary on Sunday next, July 10th, at 10.80 a,m. The preacher will be the Rev. A.M. Grant, B.A., B.D., 13e1 - grave. Special musk by the Sunday School Choir. Stung by a Bee Mrs. E, Lewis, NortIh St,, was stung by a bee on Sunday afternoon and in a few moments was uncon- scious. Had it not been for the timely services of Dr. DuVal some- thing more serious would have re- sulted. As it is, Mrs. Lewis is still very ill and her many friends will be sorry to hear of her misfortune, LO,O,F. Decoration Service The anntial decoration service of Maitland Lodge No. 119 was held on Sunday afternoon, About 65 members met at the hall and, headed by the Wingham Citizens' Band, marched to the cemetery. On arrival at the cemetery Past Grand Haney took charge. The memorial prayer was given by Bro. H. A. Ramsay, The naives of the deeeas- ed brethren were read by Past Grand VanWyck and the address of tate af- ternoon was given by Beether.Mat11 ieson of Brussels. Visiting brethren were present from Blyth, Lucknow and Brussel„ Scalp Badly Cut • While adjusting his hayloader Mr Henry Campbell, Belgrae-e, had the { misfortune to have his head cut op- en, necessitating several stitches. On a Trip to Newfoundland Mr, E. S. Hudson, editor of the Listowel Banner, is at present on a. trip to Newfoundland where he will visit relatives. He sailed from Montreal and will, without doubt,: have a very pleasant voyage. Attend Band Tattoo The local Band under the leader- ship of G. A. Schatte, attended the Band Tattoo at Waterloo last Satur- day. The Brussels Band under the same leader also attended. Although neither band won a prize, both made a good showing and no doubt will profit by their experience. Ontario Offers $20,000,000 Bond Issue A new $20,000,000 Province of Ontario bond issue yielding 5,81 per cent. per annum over 14 years and., available in denomiantions as low as $100, through 1,600 agencies in the Province, was announced at the Par - Bement Buildings by Hon. Edward A. Dunlop, Provincial Treasurer. The issue will be available in de- nominations of $100, $500 and $1,000, The -price to the public, 97 and in- terest, is the same to all purchasers. Bonds are available at all Branch Banks in the Province, Savings of- fices and Bond and Stock Brokers' offices. PRESENTATION TO SC.HO,s L TEACHER. A pleasant evening was spent in S. S. No. 3, Howick, on June 30th, when the ratepayers of the section met in the school house, and present-, ed Miss Olive Stokes, teacher for the past two years, with a beautiful sandwich tray and fruit bowl. The following address was read: Dear Miss Stokes: We, the pupi•Is of S. S. No, 3, Howick, have gathered here to -night to, spend a social hour with you, be- fore taking your departure from our midst. During the two years you have tatight here, you have made many, friends. We have always found you to be faithful and loyalto your duties, and always ready and willing to take an active part in the activities of the community. We, therefore, ask you to accept these gifts, not for their. 'intrinsic value, but as a token of out. appr•ec•. iatiott and good -will, May they ever remind you of the pleasant hours spent at Johnston'a stone school house on the 17th, and wherever your lot may be cast, we assure y.ou that the good wishes of theeople of the cotnemnit wily fol- low you, Signed .on behalf ofr ,theti.p %ls and d ratepayers of S. S. Wo.: 3, Howick.