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WINGHAM, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, OCTOBER' 20th, 1932
CAR ACCIDENT.
NEAR BLUEVALE
.Mrs. Jack McKay, Atwood, Injured
Taken to Wingham Hospital
For Treatment
-The Listowel road, near McKin-
ney's :farm was the scene of a motor
•acicdent Monday morning about 7.45.
=Mrs. jack McKay, of Atwood, had
driven ` her husband to Bluevale,
-where he works on the railroad, and
"was returning, to Atwood, and as she
approached McKinney's farm, an Es-
-sex coupe passed her, crowding the
3,'ord A she was driving. The Essex
tar struck the front fender of her
car, turning the 'car into the ditch,
Mrs," McKay had three fingers of
leer left hand badly cut and also suf-
fered from shock. She was taken to
Wingham General Hospital where
tshe received medical attention. She
was able to leave for home Monday
evening.
The Essex car that caused the .ac-
cident, did not stop but proceeded on
toward Listowel. County Constable
W McMichael is investigating.
'WINNERS OF CONTEST
FOR LAST WEEK
The correct word for last week's
contest was "Intertype," Not many
had the correct word, but many tried
and failed. The winners were: Miss
Jean Lepard, Miss Alma Lockeridge,
and A. T. Shiell, all of town. This
is the end of this contest and no fur-
ther contests will be held for the
present. Winners may get their tic-
ket to the Lyceum' Theatre by call-
ing at this office.
Anniversary Services
at Eadies' Church•
Professor Aitken, of Knox College,
Toronto, will preach at both services
:at Eeadies' Presbyterian Church on
:Sunday, October 24th. Services at 11
:a.m. and 7.30 pen.
,:{Operated on for Appendicitis
An operation for appendicitis was
,performed on Miss Agnes MacLean
:in Wellsley Hospital, Toronto, last
Friday. Friends will be' pleased to
iknow that the operation was success-
•ful and Miss MacLean is making a
satisfactory recovery.
'Women's Institute Will Meet
l -October "27th'
The open meeting of the Women's
Institute will be held in the Council
Chamber ort Tuesday, October 27th,
at 8 p.m. Mr. Arthur Pickering, or-
ganizer for the Canadian National
Institute for the Blind, will give an
address on the work of this great
institution. There will also be musi-
cal numbers by local talent. All lad-
ies and gentlemen of this vicinity are
:invited to collie and bear Mr. Pick-
ering. Lunch will be served.
.HORTICULTURAL. SOC.
EX. HOLD 'MEETING
Deed of Park Property Handed
to Society
At a meeting of the Executive of
' V�ringltam Horticultural Society held,
ein the Council Chamber on Tuesday
'evening the deed ipf " the Wingham'
Horticultural Park, in the name of
Thos. Fells, Thos. King and W. A.
Galbraith, as trustees, was delivered
to the Society. A proposed plan of
the Park prepared by the Horticul-
tural Dept. of the Ontario Agricul-
• aural College, was presented and the
President' and his parks committee
were authorized to begin at once and
'-have the property cleared and levell-
ed this fall.
The executive are desirous of pub-
licly thanking all those who respond-
ed to the appeal for help made early
in the season. Mr. Joseph Wilson kr
1 day's work, and Messrs, R A.
• Coutts, Thomas Kew, Harry Angus.
and H. Groves, for e day's work, al-
so Mr, and Mrs. Thos. Kew, for snap
-dragons and zinnias . provided and
planted in several of the town beds,
whichhave made etch a colorful
• showing during the summer;"'also Mr.
Thos. Fells, Mr. W. A. Galbraith for
- time'spetit in measuring and g of the
planpark prepar-
ing
repar-
in ."a to be sent to
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the Department at Guelph.
Over 3000 Tulips, Hyacinths and
Daffodils distributed during the past
week and the receipt of several ord-
for rosee and `s
vers Piree • fart spring
. planting show that 'there' are' agony
enthusiasts for snore and be'tte• gar
glens,
REMEMBRANCE DAY OBSERVANCE,
VETERANS' ANNUAL CHURCH PARADE
AND POPPY FUND CAMPAIGN
A General Meeting 9f the District Veterans Is Called
For Thursday Evening of This Week, October 20th.
A meeting of the members of the
local branch of the Canadian Legion
was held in the Council Chamber on
October 14th, with Vice -President H.
C. MacLean, in the chair. It was de-
cided to organize immediately for
suitable observance. of Remembrance
Day, and to carry out the Customary
Poppy Fund Campaign for the bene-
fit of disabled and needy veterans. It
was also decided to hold the annual
Church Parade to the United Church
on Sunday 'morning, . Nov. 6th, the
Sunday preceeding Armistice Day. A
cordial invitation is extended to all
veterans of the district to meet with
their Wingham comrades for this Re-
membrance Service. "Fall In" will.
be at the local Armouries at 10.30
a.m. on the above date and the dress
will be mufti with decorations. The
Wingham Citizens' Band will be in-
vited to participate with the Veter-
ans, supplying :music for the march.
The Orpheus Male Choir of thirty
voices from the city of Kitchener,
will be present at this service and
have very graciously agreed to ren-
der special music suitable for the oc-
casion. Dr. Geo. Howson was nam-
ed as Chairman in charge of the com-
mittee to work" with the officials of
the United Church in arranging all
details connected with the occasion.
Major H. C. MacLean, on behalf
of the Veterans, called on Mayor
Willis regarding the civic observance
of Remembrance Day, Nov. 11th, and
was assured that the town of Wing -
ham, would, :without question, obey
the Federal Enactment that the Day
should be set apart as a public'holi-
day in order that suitable Remem-
brance Ceremonies could be held to'
the Sacred Memory of those who
made the Supreme Sacrifice. As Vice
President of the local Branch of the
Legion, Major MacLean was named
Chairman -in -chief, with several sub-
dhairmen and committees to be com-
pletely responsible for all Veterans'
activities here in connection with the
annual ceremonies of Remembrance.
To the Annual Church Service on
Sunday, Nova 6th, and to the Remem-
brance Ceremonies at the Cenotaph
on Friday, Nov, 11th, everyone is re-
quested to wear the Symbol of 'Re-
rnembrance, a Flander's Poppy In
order that no one may be without
opportunity of purchasing a poppy,
the committee in charge will arrange
for every home in the town to be
visited on Saturday, .Nov. 5th, and
for Poppies to be sold on Main street
on Saturday evening. All funds ac-
cruing from the sale of poppies, are
pledged to the relief of needy and
disabled veterans and citizens are
asked to be as generous as possible,
as no special purchase price is asked
for a poppy.
This year, too, the merchants are
asked to specially decorate their win-
dows with poppies and poppy
wreaths to further carry out the
spirit of Remembrance. Special ar-
rangements have been made to sup-
ply poppies and wreaths, the profits.
from the same being pledged to the
Poppy Fund. You may place your
order with the Veteran who calls at
your place of business with photos
of the poppy wreaths available.
For the Ceremonial at the Ceno-
taph on Nov. 11th an opportunity
will be given to all organizations and
individuals to participate. In the past
civic officials, the Churches, Frater-
nal Societies, Ladies' Patriotic Soc-
iety and others including individuals,
have laid wreaths at the Cenotaph,
and it is expected that the same pro-
cedure will be followed this year.
Organization officials should get in
touch early with Major H. C. Mac-
Lean, stating their desire to have a
part in the ceremony. Already the
Ontario Government have sent a re-
quest that the Government wreath
may be placed by one of their offic-
ials. At this date further details are
not available.
All Veterans of the district are
asked to turn out to a General meet-
ing on Thursday evening, Oct, 20th,
at 8 p.m., in the Cottncil Chamber,
for the purpose of electing Legion
officials for the ensuing year and for
the arrangement of such other mat-
ters as may come before the meet-
ing.
WED r>INGS
Hoist - Bell
A quiet wedding was solemnized at
the United Church Parsonage, Blen-
heim, at 2 o'clock on Saturday, Oc-
tober 8th, when Frances Viola,
youngest daughter ,of Mr. Wm. and
the late Mrs. Bell, of Wingham, be-
came the bride of Mr. James Nelson
Hoist, son of Mrs. Wm. Heist, of
Brussels, with Rev. Sidney Davison
officiating. The bride wore a becom-
ing suit of jade green with blonde
accessories to match.
After the ceremony Mr. and Mrs.
Haist left on a motor trip to London
and Chatham. On their return they
will reside in Brussels.
Hospital Donation Day
The Women's Hospital Auxiliary
are asking for the annual donations.
of fruit, vegetables, etc., for the Hos-
pital. These will be collected on
Thursday and Friday, Oct. 20 and
21. Please have your donations
ready.
Will Celebrate Golden Wedding
Mr, and Mrs. George Mason will
celebrate their golden wedding on
Tuesday, October 25th, and will be
At Home to their friends from 3 to
5 in the afternoon and from 8 to 10
in the evening, at ` their residence,
corner • of Josephine and Alfred 'St.
Barn Damaged By Fire
h
A fine bank barn, togetherwith
1.500 bushels of grain, a large quan-
tity of hay and several implements,
belonging to Oliver Hemingway,
10th concession of Grey Township,
were entirely consumed by fire which
started about `d o'clock Friday morn-
ing. The barn was situated on what
is known as the "H llinger Farm,"
lot 9, concession 10,E and as far as
Mr. Hemingway knew, no person had
been near the ' place 'for a' week, so
that the cause of the fire is a niys-,
tery, trhe loss will be at least` $3000'
on which there is a sniall ttsuranc r'
The roof of the .building was falling
in when the fire was first noticed by
i
neiti,,bors•
GIANT AIR FLEET
STAGES SPECTACLE
IN "SKY DEVILS"
More than 50 airplanes, all true -
type fighting ships of the German
end Allied nations during the World
War, take part in the spectacular
flying sequences of Howard Hughes'
new aviation spectacle, "Sky Devils."
This gigantic air -fleet, one of the
largest arrays of flying machines as-
sembled for a motion picture since
"Hell's Angels," provides a back-
ground of thrills for what is probab-
ly the most spectacular laugh -hit that
has come out of Hollywood.
The latest Hughes production,
which is the first big comedy -spec-
tacle of the air, comes to the Lyceum
Theatre starting Thursday.
Baptist Church
Rev. Eric Quirk, B.A.; formerly of
the North Toronto Collegiate staff,
but now a missionary to India, will
tell us about the great revival in In-
dia. He will be at the Baptist Church
on Sunday, Oct. 23rd at 11 a.nt. and
7 pm. Everybody welcome,
Preached Anniversary Services
at Gorrie Presbyterian Church
Rev', Kenneth MacLean conducted
the Anniversary Services. both morn-
ing and evening at the Gorrie Pres-
byterian Church, last Sunday. Rev.
Arthur Leggett, of Molesworth, bad
charge of the servires in St And-
rew's Presbyterian Church here in
Mr. MacLean's absence
Apple Blossoms in October
Several freaks of nature have been
reported in -`papers recently, but to
prove that October was putting on
springtime airs Mr, Philip Dawson,
R. R, 2, Wingham, last Saturday
brought to this office several sprigs
of apples blossoms'eo Some of the
bl:oseeme.were fullout .while others
were' illethe budding -stages.' ,Some
of the blossoms had been touched by.
the frost Friday 'morning, but .other-
wise' their natural 'beauty was com-
plete,
MONEY -SAVING SALE
FRIDAY - SATURDAY
Special Values in High Class Mereh-
andise Will Be Given by,
the Merchants.
The Merchants of Wingham are
once more offering to the public high
quality merchandise at values that
will satisfy the most thirfty buyer,.
Friday and Saturday of this week are
the dayschosen for this big selling
event. Shop these - two' days with
the stores that display the "Money
Saving Sale" Pennants.
Do you know that no town in On-
tario is blessed with stores that stock
such a wide range of merchandise as
do the Wingham. stores. Wingham
is the logical place to make your
purchases. The stores have now com-
plete stocks of Fall and Winter
goods and the prices are right. Do
not miss this, sale, it will save you
money.
Cash prizes will be given away.
With each 50 cents you spend in the
stores that display the "Money -Sav-
ing Sale'' pennants you will receive
a ticket on which to write your name.
Deposit your tickets in the box sup-
plied for the purpose at these stores,
and you may win one of the prizes.
Fifteen cash prizes in all are offered:
1st $8.00, 2nd $6.00, 3rd $4.00, five
$2.00 and seven $1.00 prizes,
The lucky tickets will be drawn at
11 p.m. Saturday night at the Advan-
ce -Times Office,
Former Wingham Woman Dies
Lenore, Man.—After a brief illness
Mrs. D. Thorburn died at her home
here in her 51st year. Her ,place of
birth wag Glasgow, Scotland. As a
child she came to Wingham, Ont.,
and in 1898 to the Lenore ,district.
At the time of her death she occup-
ied the position of district deputy
president of the Rebekahs..
Anniversary Services,. Knox
Presbyterian Church, 'Belgrave
Anniversary services in connection
with Knox Presbyterian Church,
Belgrave, will be held on Sunday,
October 30th, at 11 o'clock a.nt. and
7.30 plug. Services to be conducted
by Rev. J. A. Mustard, B.A., of Oak-
wood Church, Toronto. Special mu-
sic will be supplied for the occasion
and a cordial welcome extended to
all to attend these services.
LOCAL AND PERSONAL
Mrs. W. J. Turner is • a Toronto
visitor this week. -
Mrs. Paul Van Ness, of Toronto,
was a visitor in town this week.
Mrs. H. Waram who has been vis-
iting in Toronto, has returned home.
Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Armitage
were visitors in Wallaceburg on Sun-
day.
Mrs, Haynes of Thornbury, is vis-
iting with her sister, Mrs. W. J. Ad-
ams.
Capt. W. J. Adams was in Thorn-
bury last week visiting Mrs, Adapts'
mother. -
.Mr. and Mrs, Wm. Dyer were in
Detroit over the week -end visiting
their son.
Mrs. Abe Johnston returned hone
after visiting her sister, Mrs. W. A.
Sanderson.
Dr. Marvin L. Craig was in town
last week, visiting his mother, Mrs.
W. L. Craig.
Mr. and Mrs. J. F. McCracken and
Perrin, of Kingsville, were in town
visiting friends this week.
Col. and Mrs, Evans, of Toronto,
were visiting over the week -end with
Mr. and Mrs. C. P. Smith.
Mrs. C. Wilkinson who was oper-
ated on some time ago in a London
Hospital, returned home on Sunday.
Mr, M. W. Morton, who was ,home
attending his father's funeral, left on
Wednesday for his home in Vancouv-
er.
Mrs. R. V. VanNorman is in Tor-
onto where she will spend a month
visiting her daughter, Mrs. A. Sains-
bury.
Please have your donations of
fruit and vegetables for the Hospital
ready on Thursday and Friday, Oct.
20 and 21. They will be called for.
The following from out of town
attended the funeral of Mrs. Thomas
Gregory: Mr. W. H. Westinan, of
Chatham; Mr.and Mrs. H. T. Camp-
bell, Brantford; Mr. and Mrs• J. C.
Hay, M. R. and 13. D. Hay, Listowel;
Mr, and Mrs. H, V. Holmes and Miss
Perkins, Gortie, Mr. _J, D. Campbell,
Mr, 'G•. E. Buchanan and Mr. and
Mrs. 5, 13. "Buchanan of Toronto.
THREE PIONEERS OF THIS DISTRICT
PASSED AWAY LAST WEEK — ALL
HAVING REACHED FOUR -SCORE YEARS
James Alexander Morton, Aged 84 Years; William. Isbister, -
Aged 91 ,Years; Mrs. Thomas Gregory, Aged 85 Years.
James Alexander Morton.
After an illness of but a few days,
James Alexander Morton passed.
away at his residence, Shuter St.,
last Thursday afternoon. Born in
Lanarkshire, Scotland, in 1848, he
came to Canada with his parents in
1852 and settled in Chinguacousy Tp.
in Peel County. Studying law in
Brampton and Toronto, he graduat-
ed from Osgoode Hall in 1876, and
has since been a resident of Wing-
ham, ceasing active law practice dur-
ing the last year, having disposed of
his practice.
Mr. Morton had been active in
municipal work, having served one
year as Reeve and twice .Mayor of
the town. H a also was actively con-
nected with the Library Board for a
number of years. As a Mason and an
Oridfellow Mr. Morton was held in
high regard, and • during the past
summer had been presented with a
long -service medal by the Masonic
Grand Lodge in recognition of hav-
ing been 50 years a Past Master. For
the last forty years he has been audi-
tor for Maitland Lodge I.O.O.F. At
the time of his death Mr. Morton
was the oldest member of St. Elmo
Preceptory, Stratford, having joined
the preceptory in 1880. In 1876 when
the Preceptory was moved from God-
erich he was Presiding Prector, The
deceased was an active member of
the United Church, formerly a Me-
thodist, teaching in the Sunday
School and being a member of the
board for a long term of years. As
a lover of flowers Mr. Morton was
widely known and his garden, espec-
ially his gladioli, was his chief pride.
He leaves to mourn his loss, his
widow, formerly Jessie Woods, of
Brampton, and one son, M. W. Mor-
ton, of Vancouver, who had rushed
home on learning of his father's ill-
ness and was with hien when he pass-
ed away.
The funeral was held from his late
residence on Saturday afternoon un-
der the auspices of Wingham Lodge
286, A.F. & A.M., Rev. L. H. Currie
of the United Church conducting the
service. The pallbearers were: Dr. G.
Ross, J. W. McKibbon, W. J. Greer,
R. S. Hetherington, Frank Howson
and Wilbert Wellwood.
Interment took place in Wingham
Cemetery.
William Isbister
After an illness of but a few days,
William Isbister, one of the pioneer
residents of this district, passed away
at his home last Thursday afternoon.
Despite his 92 years, Mr. Isbister had
been enjoying good health and the
suddenness of his death was a shock
to his many friends.
Born at Costa, in the parish of
Evie, Orkney Islands, in 1840, Mr.
Isbister came to Canada with his
parents at the age of fifteen years.
The crossing was made on a sailing
vessel and took five weeks and two
days. For two years the family liv-
ed at Ayr, where his father had
charge of the school. They then
moved to Bluevale, settling in Mor-
ris Township as pioneers, where he
continued to reside -until 1911, when
he retired and has since been a resi-
dent of Wingham. In 1872 he mar-
ried Ellen, daughter of the late David
and Elliott Anderson, and last Feb-
ruary they celebrated their 60th wed-
ding anniversary,
For seventy years Mr. Isbister
took an active part in the commun-
ity life serving for six years as Reeve
of Morris and for two years was
Reeve of Wingham. He was a Liber-
al in politics and at the time of his
death was treasurer of the North
Huron Liberal Association. In relig-
ion he was a Presbyterian attending
St. Andrew's Church the. Sunday pri-
er to his death.
Left to mourn his loss are his
wife, three sons, John of Onaway,
Mich., William and Adam, of Toron-
to, also six daughters, Mrs. C. H.
Garniss, Brussels, Mrs. J. H. Miller,
Felgrave, Miss Lilla 13. Iisbister, of
Victoria, B.C., Mrs. 5. W. Cadwell;
Winnipeg, Mrs. E. 13. Jenkins, town,
and Christene, at home. One daughw
ter, Edna, predeceased him in 191,.x,•
'The funeral was held from his late
residence, Centre St., on Sunday af-
terttoon, the service being conducted
by Rev. Kenneth MacLean. The pall-
bearers were his three sons, John,
William and Adam., and three sons-
in-law, J. H. Miller, C. E. - Garniss
and E. B. Jenkins.
Interment was made in Wingham
Cemetery,
Mrs. Thomas Gregory
There passed away at her residen-
ce, Centre St., on Friday last Naomi
Copeland, widow of the late Thomas
Gregory, after an illness of two
months. Having spent last winter
with her daughter, Mrs, W. A, Carnp-
be1l, of Strathallen Boulevard, Tor-
onto, she returned to her own home
for the summer taking ill shortly af-
ter
fter her return. Born in Leeds - Coun-
ty, Township of Lansdowne, March
9, 1847, she moved as a child with
her parents, the late Joseph and Eur-
ith Copeland, to the Township of
Howick, near Gorrie, moving to
Lower Wingham in 1865 where the
family lived for four years before
moving to Lucknow. She was mar-
ried in 1876 in Guelph to her late
husband, who predeceased her thir-
teen years ago, and as a bride carne
to Wingham, taking up residence in
the house in which she passed away.
Surviving her are two daughters,
Mrs. W. A. Campbell, of Toronto,
Mrs. E. G. Button, of Riverside, Cal-
ifornia; one son, George, of Climax,
Sask.; three sisters, Mrs. J. C. Hay,
of Listowel; Mrs, L. C. McIntyre, of
Winnipeg, and Mrs. D. A, Kennelly
of Toronto; also five grandchildren,
Edna, Katherine and Eurith Camp-
bell; Gregory Button and Jack Greg-
ory. One son, Albert, predeceased
her.
The funeral was •held from her late
residence, Centre St., on Sunday af-
ternoon. Rev. L. I. Currie, pastor
of the United Church, of which she
was a member, conducted the service
assisted by Rev. Kenneth MacLean.
The pallbearers were: Elmer Wilkin-
son, Harold Buchanan, H. V. Holm-
es, W. J. Greer, W. A. Galbraith and
Jack Mason. Interment took place in
Wingham Cemetery.
ORPHEUS CHOIR
COMING AGAIN
The Orpheus Male Choir of thirty
voices, who were here last year und-
er the auspices of The Chamber of
Commerce, are being brought here
again by the United Church Sunday
School.
The present plans 'include a con-
cert in the Town Hall on Saturday
evening, Nov. 5th, the rendering of
special music for the Veterans' An-
nual Church Parade at 'the Sunday
morning service, Nov. 6th in the Un-
ited Church, a Sacred Concert to be
held in the Church in the afternoon
of the same day and assistance at
the church service at night.
The Orpheus Choir, which comes
under the leadership of its distin-
guished conductor, R. A. MacGilliv-
ray, established a name for them-
selves here last year and wherever
they sung in the Province much
praise has been heard. The commun-
ity is fortunate in having the oppor-
tunity of hearing these talented mus-
icians.
Fowl Supper, Nov. 7th
Do not forget the Annual Fowl
Supper to be held in the Wingham
United Church on Monday, Novem-
ber 7th.
W. M. S. of St. Andrew's
Presbyterian Church, Oct. 25th
The Thank -Offering meeting of
the W.M.S. of St. Andrew's Presby-
terian Church, will be held on Tues-
day, October 25th, at 3 o'clock. Miss
A. Wheeling, returned :missionary
from Jhansi, India, 'will address the
meeting. A. cordial invitation is ex,
tended to all the ladies of the con-
gregation to be present,
The Mission Circle of the
Baptist Church The Mission Circle of the Baptist
Church, John St., will hold a thank -
offering meeting on theevening of
Friday, Oct. 21. Mrs. Rev. F. L.
Quirk, a missionary from India, y will
give all ,address: on the work there.
Mcinbers- of the :Mission Band will
also assist in the piogratzinxe, If you
are interested in this 'work come on
Friday evening at 8 o'clock.
Subscriptions ;$2.00 Per Year.
[UNITED CHURCH
HOLDS ANNIVERSARY
Large Congregation Were Present tre
Hear Rev., Colon G. Young
Large congregations attended - the
Wingham United Church last Sunday
on the occasion of the Anniversary
Services. Rev. - Colon G, Young, M.
A. D,D., associate secretary of the
Board of Missions, gave the address
both morning and evening, Dr:
Young has had great experience in
church work and his inspiring mess-
ages were most thoughtful and help-
ful.
At the morning service a male
quartette; of J. Mitchell, A. Ramsay,
J. H. Christie and E. Wilkinson,. sang
"A Green Hill." There was also a
duet by Miss Jean Christie and Mrs,
5. McKay 'Sweetly Solemn Thought.'
The anthem by the choir was "Let
There Be Light." The 'musical part
of the evennig,service was a solo by
Mr. J. McMichael "Open the Gates
of the TempI.e," a duet "His Eye is
on the Sparrow," by Miss Jean Chris-
tie and Mrs. J. McKay, and an an-
them by the choir "Sun of My Soul."
Fowl Supper, Nov. llth
A Fowl Supper will be held at
Knox United Church, Belgrave, on
Friday, Nov. llth. Keep this date ire
mind.
Hot Chicken Pie Supper
Bluevale Presbyterian Church, Fri-
day, Oct. 21st, at 6 o'clock. Lecture,
Scottish Life and Characteristics, by
Rev. Wm• Patterson. Scotch music
and singing. Admission 25c.,
Former Wingham Resident Passes
Waskada, Man.—A. C. McKinney,
for 30 years a resident of Waskada,
Man., died of a stroke at his home..
Born at Wingham, Ont., in 1881, Mr.
McKinney moved to the Portage dis-
trict in 1899, moving the next year
to the farm at Waskada.
ANNUAL MEETING
WOMEN'S AUXILIARY
The annual meeting of the Wo-
men's Auxiliary to the General Hos-
pital was held in the Council Cham-
ber on Oct. 14th. The reports show-
ed that necessary furnishings foe the
Hospital had been supplied, $241.00 -
having been spent for linens, cur-
tains, dishes, bedding, etc., leaving a
balance on hand of $31.53. The Aux-
iliary also has a special X -Ray fund
which now stands at $402.50. During
the year there were several social af-
fairs to procure funds, these bring-.
ing ie. $120. In January Capt. Adams
gave the Theatre for •orae evening,
which produced $35., and from the
collection at the Graduation was re-
ceived $20.90. Every fall the Auxil-
iary has a collection of fruit and ve-
getables from the townspeople, and
last year received 348 jars. There
were also donations of 25 jars from
the Lucknow Club and 12 jars from
St. Helens' Institute. `I'Ite Women's
Institute of Wingham donated $14.-
50 to the X -Ray Fund. A number of
private persons contributed dishes,
linens, fruit, etc. for the comfort of
the patients and nurses. All these
gifts were greatly appreciated.
In May,. Hospital visiting day was
observed and many people called in
the afternoon and evening. Graduaw
tion exercises were held in the Town
Hall when two nurses received their
diplomas and refreshments were ser'.
ved by the Auxiliary. Titis year in
the hospital there were 206 patients,
37 births and 19 deaths. The Wo
men's Auxiliary would like to draw
the attention of the public to the
work done by the Hospital, an insti,
tution which no community can af-
ford to be without. They also would
ask a greater co-operation of the cit.
izens so that the things necessary for
the upkeep of the hospital niay be
provided. The following officers,
were elected for the ensuing year:
Hon. 'Pres —Mrs. John Wilson,
President -Mrs. John Gibbons•
lst vice Pres. -Mrs. Jas. Fowler.
2nd vice Pres,—Mrs, Geo. Hanna.
3rd vice Pres.—Mrs., A. Bishop,
Secretary --Mrs. A. Peebles.
Treasurer—Mrs., Re Clegg.
Sec. --Mrs, W. J Greer:
Cor.
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.The Auxiliary meeting is the
first Monday of each month in the
Council Chamber at 8.45 and all -lad-
ies are cordially invited.
Donald: • "I'in afraid -these troesere
are out their last legs, 'Maggie."
Maggie: 'Oh no—they're going 0t1
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