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WINGITIAM, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 29th, 1932
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NO ELECTION IN XMAS TREE CONCERT
EAST" WAy/ANOSH GREAT SUCCESS
.Reeve Peter W. Scott and Council Friday evening last will long be
Returned by Acclamation remembered by the children of this
town and district as the annual Cham
Although three were nominated for •ber of Commerce Xmas Tree concert
Reeve and s�. for or councillors' at the was held that night. The town' hall
Mast Wawanosh nominations held in was packed to the doors before the
.rhe school house near Belgrave, on Programme commenced. The band
- .'Friday last, there will be no election. entertained the audience with selec-
Peter W. Scott and his Council of tion until the program got under way
Elisha Walker, R. R. Redmond, Geo, The stagepresente.d a very, Christmas
F. Yungblutt and Adam Robertson, like appearance, decorated with a
-were the only candidates to qualify, lighted tree and ' other evergreens:.
accla= Every child present received a bog
received election' by
end thus an orange, containing g , candy and nuts
The
nominations were as follows:
srtatfrom Santa Claus, about 660 of such
e
for Reeve: Peter W. Scott, by John bags being given out.
E
McCallurri and Fred W. Cools; W Dr: Redmond acted as chairman,
and the following was the program:
F. Campbell by John Buchanan and."_Band, "0 Canada"; chairman's ad-
.Fj.
J. Cook; R. H. Thompson, G.eid• for dress, Dr.' Redmond; solo, Mr. Geo.
J.C.. `Snowden and W. G. R Smith; reading, (a):. Jean VanNorman
Councillors: Elisha- Walker; by; Rob rman• selection,,Pud-;
•ert Coulter and A. Ferguson; Adam (b) Jean-VanNo ,
Robertson by Robert Coultes and. W. dle. Jumpers; address, Mayor Willis;
F. ,Campbell; P. R. Redmond, by F, march, Citizens' Band; selection, Ha -
ID. Stalker and John Bu hanan; J. J. waiian Trio; solo, Mr. Spittal; piano
Kerr, by F. D. Stalker and W. M.
trio,�Hi h School Girls; reading Jose-
: • .
Anderson; W. G.' M. Reid, by Allen phine VanNormanselection, cPuddle
Lorne A. Scott; George Jumpers; solo,' Mrs. Wilford; march,
Pattison and b R. R. Redmond and Citizens' Band; Santa Claus; "God
.I+. Yungblutt, by Save the King"
F. D. Stalker.
(Continued on Page e Four) In connection, with the Chamber kiddies and explained the story of the
g of Commerce Xmas Tree and Santa story of the main picture, "Children
We stand on the threshold of a New Year 1933, and
in all sincerity, we trust that it t will be your happiest
app
iest
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.ayear OfGood Health, GoodFortuneandmanyJoys.
THE ADVANCE -TIMES AND STAFF
(nr v-)
CAPT. ADAMS ''GAVE
FREE SHOW TO KIDS
No more enthusiastic audience was
ever present at the Lyceum Theatre
than last Saturday afternoon when
Capt. Adams,: the genial proprietor,
put on his annual free show for child-
ren. The theatre was filled to over-
flowing and the ,laughter and cheers
of the children was ample proof that
they were having a great time.
Before the program commenced
Capt. Adams gave a little talk to the
TEST WIRERS Claus Fund there were on Saturday IOf the Big House The other pic-.
`1CON distributed to citizens of the town 50 tines shown were three comedy car -
AT McKIBBON'S baskets filled with food for -their toots, Mickey Mouse, Silly Symph
1. Ruth Harris.
2. Louise Thompson.
S. - Betty Sanderson.
4.. Iona Henderson.
Z. Patricia Wilde.
6. Ethel Vanirer.
`7. Edith Cook.
:8. Doris McClenaghan.
'9. Betty. Fitzpatrick.
10. Wanda Cowan.
11. Wilma Dark.
12. Joyce Hingston.
13. Grace Hingston.
14. Lilian Angus.
15. Jenny Lee.,
16. Sarah Cruickshanks.
17. Olive Casemore.
18. Marguerite Ingham.
19. Joyce Carter...
20. Velma Ohni and Donna
Tervit.•
Xinas dinner. •The committee in char-
ge of this fund, Herb. Campbell as
chairman, are to be congratulated on
their splendid efforts and they are
most thankful to the citizens of the
town for their generous, support to
The Xmas Tree and Santa Claus
Fund.
Huron Old Boys' Assoc.. of Toronto
The 33rd Annual At -Home of the
Huron Old Boys' Association of To-
ronto, will beheld, at Simpson's kr-
cadian Court, Toronto,on Friday ev-
ening,, February 3rd, 1933 with a
well -arranged programme of ''Pro-
gressive Euchre Bridge, old time and
new time dancing, to suit old and
young, and with a high class orches-
tra. A cordial invitation to be press
ent is extended to `Huronites every-
where.
Frightened Horse Runs Away
Chas. Finley, who has one of the
rural mail routes left- his horse'stand-
ing at the post office, on Thursday
afternoon after his trip, when it be-
came frightened at the children slid-
ing on the hill ,andj ran away. It
managed toltraverse the main street
without injury, and out into the noun-
try, and turned into a farmer's lane,
The cutter was left at the gate in
rnaking the turn, Outside of the cut-
ter being badly damaged there was
no harm done,
'CONTEST WINNERS
AT McAVOY'S
Girls-
1, Jean Towne, Doll Carriage and
2. Helen Sturdy, Doll Carriage.
3. Helen Mowbray, Doll.
4. Donna Buchanan, Doll,
5. Connie Fry, Doll.
6. Mabel Campbell,. Doll:
7., Margaret MacLean, Doll.
8. Josephine' VanNorman, Doll.
Boys
1, Jimmie Cameron, Bicycle.
2. Jim Lee, Wagon.
3. Jack Fraser, Roller Skates.
4. Norman Fry, Roller Skates.
5. Jack Mellor, Roller Skates.
6. Buddy Cruikshank, Roller Skat-
es,
7. Kenneth Johnson, Roller Skates.'
8. Paddy McNevin, Roller Skates.
ony and Scrappy Mind the Baby. To
tient.
'EUCHRE AND DANCE
FOR CITIZENS' BAND
Friday night, an. "20th, has 'been
selected by the Citizens'. Band Cont.
rmitte of the Chamber ;of Coin4nerce,
,r._ 'and odance the pro -r
-to hold a \euclr e � .71t�77�� ' •
tl oto the band's
seeds of which w g
'finances which are alinost exhausted.
The Band has shown a fine public
spirit during the past
year r and hare,
generously given their assistance to:
.man worthy ,.enThis. , w
1be an opportunity for the; citizens of,
`Winghant and district "to show ,their•'
. appreciatioh,
the great delight of all present Mick-
ey 'Mouse was shown -a second time
at the conclusion of the entertain -
DONALD SCHATTE
BITTEN IN FACE
BY A DOG
Kinloss Township
There will be no election in Kin-
loss Township for Reeve and Coun-
cillors for 1933, as acclamations were
accorded the -Reeve and. Council.
Reeve: D Carruthers. .Council: R.
Elliott, A. McKenzie, R. McDougall,
M. Ross.
ST. PAUL'S SUNDAY
SCHOOL XMAS TREE
'AND CONCERT
de
The annual Christmas Tree and en-
tertainment of St. Paul's Anglican
church 'Sunday school was held last
Thursday evening. The schoolroom
was crowded with children and their
parents who greatly enjoyed the ev-
ening entertainment. The following
program was presented.
Christmas ozi Sunset'. Slope.
Opening address, Jimmy Durnin.
Taking a Picture, Miss Fell's class.
Reading, Kenneth Johnson, "Horse
bor Husband".
Santa Clausin the Northland, Mr.'
Hayes' 'class.
Away in a Manger, motion song,by
Mrs. Dodds' class.
Recitation, Harry Howard.
Milkmaid song, 'by. Miss Mitchell's
class.
Upside Down, Miss Phair's class.
Recitation, Paulne Clark, George
Towne.
Star Drill, Mrs. Phair's class,
Christmas Sugar Plums, by Mrs.
Dodd's class
Recitation,, George Johnson.
Song, Jean Towne,
Moving Pictures.
Soldier
Song,Five' small bays.
Ring' Bells of Christmas, motion
song, Miss Mitchell's class.
Recitation, Carl Clark,
Goodnight hvery tiny tots.
G gt son,
flay
Miss Preston's class.
l
Moving Picture, Santa Claus in To-
ronto.
5a:laiSong, Ctrrst;oPl, er
C l
k m
bus
,
byfive girls.
Clause the
" aof .SCl
On;,:glte at�ty l anta
. resents''and,,,canc1ieS were distribut
:ed...,
0,701
jC`k
µ
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REEVE AND COUNCIL
OF MORRIS RECEIVE
ACCLAMATION
Ratepayers Present, in Large Num-
bers for Meeting. Much Discus-
sion on Present Road System
vs. Statute Labor
The Township Hall of Morris, was
filled to capacity on Monday after-
noon to hear the nomination speeches.
Despite the large list of nominations
the old council was returned by ac-
clamation: Reeve, L. E. Cardiff; Coun
cillors, Finlay McCallum, ' John A.
Brown, Edward Bryans, Francis Dun-
can.
The list of those nominated was as
follows:
For Reeve: L. E. Cardiff, Wm. J.
Henderson, Arthur Wheeler, Robert
Shortreed.
For Council: Finlay McCallum, T.
J.. Brydges, W. Joseph Henderson,
Wm. McGee, John A. Brown, Arthur
Wheeler, Edward Bryans and Fran-
cis Duncan.
Following the close of the nomina-
tions, Wm. Shortreed was elected as
chairman.
Nelson Higgins., twp.. treasurer,
gave a talk on the financial statement
as. the receipts had been left out of.
the statement.
Clerk A. MacEwen then read the
Road 'Supt; report Which gave the
ratepayers a comprehensive idea of
road expenditure in the township.
This showed the average cost of gra-
vel as 65.13 cents per yard • which
means government grant of 26.05
cents per yard, leaving the actual cost
to township at 39.08 cents. The total
'cost of road expenditure was close
to $5000.
Francis Duncan, a member of the
old council, was first speaker, he con-
sidered the expenditure on roads t n•
high and that some other than thee.
' (Continued on Page Five)
BRUNSWICK HOTEL
SOLD FRIDAY
At a meeting of the inspectors of
the estate of Maria Flatland and Har-
vey Shane held on Friday of last
week the sealed tenders of bids on
the Brunswick Hotel were read and
the bid of Matthew Bell, Walkerton,.
was accepted. Mr. Bell will operate
the hotel and took possession Tues-
day. We understand that Mr. Bell
intends doing considerable repairs
and decoration so that the Brunswick
Donald Schatte, 4 year old son of
Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Schatte, had his
face bitten by a police dog last Wed-
nesday. Donald and some other
small children were in front of Gib -
son's Babery when the dog came a-
long and Donald attempted to play
with him. The dog tossed his head
and Donald being such a . small boy
was hit in the face with its teeth
which cut his .nose ern the left side
and also hacked his f ii;;ht cheek,. The
Wounds were not st;rious but as a
he was taken to the doc-
ion
•ec
at
p
t kt
Og is , real pet, and it is
.d
lot This , g �.•
ie h a ked lie boy only
leve that e m r k
in" pixy; .IDonaldeisuffered no:ill e£
'sects,. for 4110 experience.
XMAS MEETING CONTEST FOR REEVE
OF H. S. LITERARY IN TURNBERRY
The H. S. Literary Society met in
the Assembly Hall Thursday morn-
ing, Dec. 22nd. The meeting opened.
with the singing of "The First Now-
ell" by the school, led by the Glee
Club. "Away in a Manger" was then
sung by everyone.
Ken. Lott, Secy., read the minutes
of the last meeting and they were
adopted as read.
A selection by the Glee Club "Good
King Wenceslas" was enjoyed by all,
Mary Dobie then gave an approp-
riate reading "Keeping Christmas" -
Think of others at Christmas and not
of yourself.
The Harmonica Orchestra then fa-
voured us with a selection - "Jingle
Bells." The Glee Club then led the
school in singing heartily "Jingle
Bells". a favorite old Christmas song
of everyone.
A fine instrumental trio was giv-
en by
iv-en.by Marion Mitchell, June Buchan-
an and Tena Reid.
The Glee Club led the school in an-
other chorus "Hark, the Herald An-
gels Sing."
A reading "Indian Pete's Christmas
Council Elected by Acclamation, Two,
In Field For Reeve -I. 5, Wright
and J. E, Baird.
Turnberry ratepayers were blessed
with a beautiful day for their nomin-
ation meeting. A large number were
at the Township Hall at Bluevale on
Monday afternoon .where the meet-
ing was held. At 2 o'clock. Clerk
i
R. Cruikshank declared the nomraa-
tions closed and the following nomin-
ated.
For Reeve
Isaac J. Wright, by J. J. Moffatt
and Richard Wilton.
James E. Baird, by John Metcalfe
nad Joseph Greenway. •
Roland Grain, by Jos. Breckenridge
and. Thos. Stewart.
Mr. Grain did not qualify, so the
race for Reeve will be between I. 3.
Wright and J. E. Baird.
For Councillors
Win. Austin, by Geo. Baird and Jos
Breckenridge.
John Douglas, by J. C. Higgins
and Geo. Greenway.
John D. Metcalf, by Wm. Breck
Gift, was well given by Ruth Mit- enridge and Jos• Greenway:'
tiill be one of the best hotels in this chelk The Orchestra then played a T Richard Wilton, by Jos. Greenway
district. - and John Metcalfe.
James McTavish, by C. M. Sunburn
and W. A. Mines.
Jas. E. Baird, by G. N. Underwood "
and Roy Porter.
Mr. Baird is running for Reeve and.
(Continued on Page Five)
Culross Township Nominations
Reeve, D. McDonald, acclamation;
council, G. Falconer, R. P. Scott, D.
Borho, R. Colvin W. Gobel, G. Mc-
Kay, J. McGinnes.
An Enjoyable Christmas
On Dec. 26th, a happy gathering
met at the home of Mr. and Mrs.
George Casemore, 10th con. of Turn -
berry, to celebrate the Christmas hol-
idays this being the fifth anniversary
of this celebration of the Bryce fain-.
ily. First meeting at the home of the
late Mr ,and Mrs. George Casemore
for many years ,and after their death,
thee daughters and one brother keep-
ing thegathering together by meet-
ing in their different homes. With
the exception of father and mother
and one little granddaughters few
breaks have been made. Men and
women, boys and girls all tried 'to
snake the gathering a happy one, and
enjoyed a most Happy Christmas day.
'Thirty-one in all doing ample justice
to a sumptuous meal which was put
on by the.hostess.
FATAL CHOPPING
MILL ACCIDENT
Belmore Man Killed in Shaft of Mill
,Machinery, Body, Terribly Mangled
Caught in the main shaft of his
son's chopping mill at Belmore late
Monday afternoon, - Julius Kuper
schmidt, age 57 years, was terribly
mangl:d and believed to have niet in-
stant death as he was dragged throu-
gh the machinery - of the chopper.
Mr. Kuperschniidt was assisting in
the mill while 'his son was absent be-
ing married.
•So
.me worm passing workmen assin the shill,
where the owner's father was oper-
ating
alone, heard heavy pounding of
machinery and ran into the building.
They found the terribly mangled body
still whirling about ,die shaft, and
wereable - extricate it only after:
" do.
:'r -•
-hut of
f� i, 3
been s
,tireripower had b1c
',Dr. 1-1'"['eeswaler
:�.Gillics, of ,
coroner, was called: andr.took charge
of the remains, Later :.,it was said
that no inquest would be zieeessary.
FINE SUPPORT
IS APPRECIATED
;ort given the Cham-
ber of Co-iirrr Je in raising the 'Com-
munity Christmas Tree and Santa
Claus Fund has been most encourag-
ing. Several organizations arranged
assisting programmes and these cou-
pled with ,the contributions of a large
number of citizens provided gener-
ously for the immediate requirements
of the fund.
Fifty Christmas baskets containing
a large variety of good things to eat
were distributed on Saturday after-
noon. In addition, several homes
where there were small children, re-
ceived extras that the kiddies vc1otild.
enjoy. t
The Christmas Tree Concert was
a big success. The Hall was crowded
Co the doors and everyone ctgoyed
the fine progranm which was provided
free of charge. Six hundred and,, fifty
bags of candy, nuts, etc., were dis-
tributed to the kiddies either art the
tree or afterwards with the baskets.
1>: t5: ;all w. P
who helped in any way in
oa'ftnection.:4aitfi�.f&.titd"and the 'work'
=
n the C Yam -
iii. administering same, the
bei• of Commerce extend' thele hearty
thanks. The financial'' statethent"'ap-
pears beset week,.
delightful selection.
Rae Thompson, Bruce Fox, Jean
:Mitchell and Reta Nestle then sang
a quartette "Silent Night."
Ella Rae gave the Critic's remarks.
The school joined in singing "0
Colne All Ye Faithful" in the Latin
Version. The meeting was closed by
the singing of "God Save the King."
After the greeting each student and
ex -student present was given a typed
Journal, consisting of two or three
short Christmas stories. There were
also Humorous cartoons of various
students, depicting true incidents of
each.
The Christmas Dance held at night
proved to be a success.
Xmas Dance in Armouries
Much Enjoyed
The Xmas dance held Monday ev-
ening in the Armouries was a very
enjoyable event and there was also a
splendid attendance. Many who were
home for the holidays were pleased
Brussels Council Gets Acclamation
Nominations took place 'on. Friday
evening. The present .council, con-
sists of Robt. Bowman, reeve; Walter
Kerr, Wm. -Clouse, W. Willies, Win.
Little, were all returned by acclama-
tion. The school board consisting
of D. McTavish, Malcolm Black, D,
C .Ross, A. H. McDonald, Lorne
Eckmier, John Gibson, will all serve ;
another term as will Walter Rose,
Clive Backer, Hydro Cotnmissioiiers.
OBITUARY
James Wellington Kerr The burial of an old Wingham boy
took place here last Friday in the
at a chance to dance while home. person of James Wellington (Wally)
Jack Carr and his band made a bit Kerr. liortt in Wingharn 52 years
with their music, ago, Mr. Kerr attende.d the schools
Knocked' Down By Horse - here and while yet a young man, 29
year ago, went to live in the West.
For a short time he lived at Calgary,
later moving to Ferne and Cranbrook
in B. C., where he was engaged as
foreman on Government construction
work.
In 1912 Mr. Kerr was married, his.
wife predeceasing him 14 years ago,
During this past slimmer Mr. Kerr;
had been in poor health and an op
etation was considered necessary . so
he entered Mayo Hospital, Rochester,
Minn., and underwent an operation
on the 16th of December: He failed
to rally and passed away the follow-
ing Monday, Dec. 16th.
Besides his mother, Mrs. Catherine
ICerr, Toronto, he leaves to mourn
his loss: three sisters, Miss Annie and
Miss Leo' Kerr, Toronto, and Mrs.,
A. 3. Alderson,: of Hamilton.
A service was held front the Turn-
er and Porter Undertaking Parlors;„
Roncesvalles Ave:, Toronto, Thurs-
day evening, Rev. Sextus 'Styles, rec*
St, °lave's .Anglican Churebe
tor of S g
a former, Wingham boy, officiating,
interment took place in Win h
aat
Cemetery. Rev. E. Hayes, rector t
St. Paul's Anglican Church, conduct..
ed` the service at the graveside, Tbe,
pallbearers were: George Wilson, C;
tri:,.;
iaKiblian a es
.T..�mtth,J.W.M' ,�
Carr Pdward ll'ash and George tr.
win.
Allan Ramsay received a bad shak-
ing up on Thursday evening when he
was knocked down by a run -away
horse. When he noticed the horse
running he went to take refuge in
Mr. Beattie's barn, but the horse hap-
pened to be Mr. Beattie's and was.
running for the barn as well when
Mr. Ramsay was knocked" down, Up-
on examination by the doctor, it was
found that no bones were 'broken,
MORRIS COUPLE
CELEBRATE GOLD-
EN WEDDINGG.
On December 20, 1882, Mary Jane
McCutcheon, daughter of Mr. and
Mrs, Frank McCutcheon, and Robert
Nichol, son of Mr .and Mrs. ` Alex,
Nichol, were married in .Brussels by
the Rev. Samuel Jones of Knox Pres-
byterian Church. Four children were
born of this union: Frank and Lorne,
Morris; (Bertha) Mrs. Jas. Rhodes,
Brussels, "and ;(Myrtle) Mrs. James
Douglas, Toronto. On Tuesday of
last week Mr. and Mrs, Nichol ,who
reside on the 4th con. of Morris,
quietly'celebrated their fiftieth anni-
versary •ersa with their family, That many
'� y
happy years may still Burne to this
'es4irita15
le plea is the wish of their
coup
matiyl"friends.