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The Wingham Advance Times, 1928-03-01, Page 1.t With Which is Amalgamated The Genie Vidette and Wroxeter News. Single Copies, Five Cents. 4M.R.,,,poWillysownoomismusamoionsmomogatawsa WINGHAM, ONT, THURSDAY, MARCH lst., 1928 SubscriptionS Sa.no pr year. THE GRIM REAPER'S RICH HARVEST REV. J. C. IVIacCRACKEN OF WOODSTOCK, STRICKEN WHILE PREPARING FOR SERVICE Death came suddenly at noon on Feb. 26th to Rev. James C. Mac- Cracken, aged 61 years, rector of All Saints Church, this city. While Mr. MacCracken had not been in the best of health of late, he had not been at- tending to his church work and had intended, to take the usual morning service on Sunday. However, just before titne for servicelie was strick- . en with an attack of acute indigestion and passed away shortly after, Rev. MacCracken had been re.ctor of All Saints' Church for four years. He was in his 341h year in the ministry. He was born at Winghane and grad- uated from Huron College, London, His first charge was at Trinity Church, Chesley, and he afterwards served in Blenheim, Birr, Thortrdale and Wyoming. The deceased was prominent in Masonic circles and, other oraers.•He was chaplain of Oxford, Lodge, A.F. & at the time of his death. Surviving Rev. Mr. MacCracken are his vvIdow, two sons, Edward J. MacCracken of Cleveland, and Fred, of Woodstock; a daughter, Mrs. Charles Spittal of London; two bro- thers, T., F. MacCracken of London, and: John, of Kingsville, and four sisters, Mrs. Samuel McLean of Dau- phin, „Man.; Mrs. Albert Taylor of London, and the Misses Harriet and Burdetta liacCracken of Wingham. Funeral services will be conducted hi All Saints' Church here on Wed- nesday morning and will .be 'followed by a service at 2 p.m, in St Paul's Cathedral, London. Interment will lie made in Woodland Cemetery, Lon- don. Misses Harriet anti Burdejta Mac- Cracken of town, attended the fun- eral. FORMER METHODIST MINISTER PASSES Rev. Robert I. Hosking, aged 72, a retired, minister of the Methodist Min- istry, in which he served for 46 years, died at Victoria Hospital, London, af- ter a' brief illness. Mr. Hosking had been in London for the past seven years. He was educated for the min- istry in England, but was ordained at Owen Sound in 1875: His charges during his ministerial service included Guelph, Brussels, Listowel, Owen Sound, Markdale, Weodford, Glen - alien, Wellburn, Forclevich, Warwick, Leamington, St, John, Ripley, and Bethel. 'HURON OLD BOYS' ASSOCIATION The second 13ridge and Euchre of the Huron Old Boys' Associatiot of Toronto will be held in Hygeia Hall, Elm Street, in that city, on Friday evening, March 23rd, commencing at at 8 o'ltick. • A splendid musical, programme is promised, and very valuable prizes will be awarded ' to the euecessfui eompetitors, , There will be entertainment foe ev- erybody, and a special invitation is extended to all Haronites t city and suburbs to be present and 6ee joy the good time, DID YOU EVER STOP TO THINK ABOUT THE PEDLER AND YOUR IVIERCHANT One of the big differences between a puller and your merchant is that the Pedler, pesters yott at home until you buy, the Merchant offers you goods for sale subject to your ap- proval or disapproval. There is no unnecessary bartering over prices. The Pedler sells you goods which you often regret buying. His goods are afters like the stock salesman's in the country—if they were good stocks they would be sold in the cities leech more easily, Therefore, beware of the peeller. The merchant hat to stock good goods for he knows if he does not, they will not sell quickly. When the Puller calls at ttoitr hoese it is geeerally teusing you an inconvenience and a loss ef time. When you ehop from yeur local mei:- thants you do to af yOttr leisure aini front clerks you most feetcy. ',Gyve:tint Theatre: "The Vire ode," March r,e, 3. ,••••k, PUBLIC IVIEETING TO -NIGHT TO DISCUSS FRY 8 BLACKHALL LOAN PROPOSITION Thai there may be the fullest and feenk discussion of the Fry & Black- ball Limited loan proposition, Mayor Fells has called a public meeting this (Thursday) evening ixt the council chambers at 8 o'clock. N This will af- ford any one desiring information or enlightennient on the question to get an authentic reply. It is +desirable that the fullest investigation is made in the matter, for the sponsors of the question feel that they have tothing to conceal, or anything to evade. There is a strong growing sentiment favorable to the proposition, which will grow in volume as -the people learn of the actual conditions, and the importance the project has to the life and future of the town. A joint meeting of the- Board of C0rnmerce, and the Business Men's Association last week, gave the pro- iect their unanimous endorsation. It it felt that the business future and welfare of Wingham demands all rea- sonable assistance to retain existing manufacturing industries. In this par titular case the amount asked $15,000 is reasonable for the purpose required, and the terms far more favorable than in many cases. $zo.,000 of the loan goes to pay for the • Union Factory, and "the other $5,o0o will go in pai t to make necessary repairs to the building, instal new machines, and equip the plant with office, 'vault and lavatory accommodation. Practically all this money will be expended loc- ally. It must be understood that Fry & Blackball Limited have to secure new premises, as 'Gunn-SoileOla, require that part of the building used by the first named firm, in order to meet with an increased Volume of business. They have an option on the Union Factory, and Also most attractive of- fers to move their business to another town. Which do the citizens of Wingham want 'Fry & Blackhall Ltd. to do? Is it pot good, business accu- men to retain what we have, than let a prosperous concern go for the sake of 20c on a $10042 assessment increase in taxes? It will be readily admitted that it is cheaper in the end to retain a prosperous concern at a email cost, than to undertake seeking unkown af- fairs at a higher cost. We have a ,cer- tainty,.why seek a shadow. Wingham needs 9.1.1 its existing in- dustrial plants, and. will welcome new ones, for they are the stabilizing in- fluence on the town's"property. With- out them business will drop off, pro- perty depreciate in value, and an ad- ded burden placed on the residents to meet necessary municipal expenses. Monday, March 5th is the oppee- tunite to keep the wheels of industry turning in Wingham, retain its pros- perity and keep the way open for new industries to come. A vote for the By mw ensures the retention of a firm giving employment to many hands, and paying some $38,000 in wages aimeallte Vote YES on Monday, • HEAR' THIS CONCERT Combined Seek,' ' Junior Choirs of 70 voices ese.Cgive a concert in Wingham United Church, on Friday evening, March gth, at 8 o'clock. This is a service of song entitled, "The Story of Two Lives". The story will be told by Mrs. VanWyck, SALE OF WORK HORSES WI, J. Johnston of -Gladstone, Man., is holding an Auction Sale of good Wcsrk Herses itt BritsSelS, Qn Satur- day, March 3rd, at 1.30 o'clock. ABILITY RECOGNIZED Orangeville Banner last week in reporting an' entertainment in that town last week says: "Specially en- joyable were the numbers by Mrs. Walter VanVVyck of Wingham, whose work on the stage would compare quite favorably with the efforts of professional elocutionists. Her num- bers were keenly relished and she was warmly encored after each ap- pearance. Mrs. VanWyck's husband is a former Orangeville boy and a Dufferie lacrosse player," JUNIOR HOCKEY BOYS LOSE ROUND SENIORS PLAY LISTOWEL HERE MONDAY Wingham supporters of the junior hockey boys turned out in pleasing, munbers Wednesday night, when Clin- tontela.yed a return game in the semi- finals of the Northern League, They came up with about 15o supporters, returning by special train, and when the opposing cheer leaders and joint noise makers worked in unison, the Arena roof just waved. With a lead of five goals the visitors felt pretty confident, and started the game with a rush on Wingham goal, and for half of the first period had perhaps a shade of advantage, But Wing - hard defence and goalie were attend- ing to business, and most of the com- bined attaCks were broken up. Thee, near the close IL Mitchell got the Puck, raced the' length of the rink, beat *the defence and surprised the goalie by slipping one through. Ear- lier in the game Harryelirowne sent wicked one from the right boards, that went into the net end through the corner, Neitireiejete Clinton. goalie tor the referee saw' it, but a lot of other people did. Referee Legg re- moved the goal umpire, but could not allow the goal. In the second period Mutch notched one for Clinton, break- ing through in a furious. ash, and shoetly after Red 'Thompson made another coenter for the home team. In the last period Barney Browne scored while Clinton got two very easy ones just as time was up. The game prOved it .decidedly snappy one, but one marked by an unusual num- ber of off -sides. • Referee Legg had a difficult job, and while he meted, Out Penalties for any Offence that came to his atten- tion, a whole lot .occurred behind his back Barney Browne received a jab in the stomach that knocked hint sen- seless, and which deserved a major penalty,' but the Clinton player judg- ed the time nicely. Clinton won the round by a read of four goals. At Listowel on Friday night they went down 10-4., The lineup:— Clinton— Goal, Twyford; defence, Cook and Mutch; centre, Willis wings, McEwen and Kennedy; subs, McEwen and Elliott. Wingham—Goat, Hughes; defence, B. Browne and A. Mitchell; centre, H. Mitchell; wings, H. Browne and K. Thompson; subs, K. Somers and Frank Ford, • Referee—W. H. Legg of London, LisCoweli Senior Hockey team. play the local seniors in the first game of the second round of semi-finals ie Wingham Arena on Monday evening, March 5th. The locals have been go- ing+ good this season, not losing a game so far, and will make one grand effort to keep the good impression gained. Just be on hand aeld, give the boys the encouragment needed The winters of this „series play Paisley for the championship of the Northern League. Game at 8 o'clock Admis- sion 35 cents and 15 cents. Skating after the garne. SPRING FAIR AND SALE MARCH xa•th. Owing to changed weather condi- tions the directors of Turriberry Ag- ricultural Society have advanced the date of the Spring Fair from Wed- nesday, Meech 7th, to the 14th. A very attractive prize list has beer& pre- pared, Offerieg good prizes for var- ious 'classes of horses, cattle and for seed grain. Buyets will also be pre- sent, Look tip a hill for particulars. ARENA $5o RICHER • .As a result of the euchre and dance sponsored by the Lions Club a few eights ago, the Arena is richer by $50. Conflicting attractions kept away not a feW from the eard programme, bet later in the evening the younger set and many others came in, tomfort- ably filling the. council chambers, 'Mrs, W. j. Henderton won first prize for ladies, and Mrfor gentleenen. LOCAL AND PERSONAL, Hear the Choir Concert in Wing- hatn United Church, Friday evening, March gth. Mr. Wilbur Christie of Manitoba, is visiting at- the home 'of Mr. Nelson TJuderwood. Mr. and Mrs. 5. Hattersley and son Jeffrey are visiting velt friends in Woodbridge and Toronto. • XMrs. Thomas Cassels last week sold her brick home on Minnie St to Mr. R, Lloyd, whoigets possession May xi Miss Margaret Mitchell, daughter of Mr, and Mrs. James Mitchell, has been confined to her ,horne with ton- silitis. Miss M. M. Gordon, teacher on the Wingham High School staff was can- ed to London on Weciaesday, owing to the death of her sister-in-law, Mrs. (Dz.) R. J. Gordon. The regular rnonthijr meeting of the Woman's Auxiliary to the General Hospitay vvill be held in the council chambers on Monday. afternoon, Mar. 5th, at 3.45. The LadiesAid of St Andrew's ,,Presbyterian Church purpose having a St. Patrick's Social on Friday, Mar. t6th, commencing at 8 pen. A good programme is being prepared, Lunch will also be served. Admission 25c and rse. • Don't miss the opportunity of see- ing the display of Spring Suitings and Overcoats at Davey's Store, Wroxet- er, on Friday, afa-ich and. A man of ixperience will be there to take orders up to noon., Leave your order, The annual picnic of the Huron Old Boys' Association of Toronto, will be held in Area No. 4, Exhibition Grounds, on Saturday afternoon, June 2ird, when the games and sports will be better than ever. All Huronites, wherever they are, are invited to take part. Miss M. Anderson, R.N., of Flush- ing Hospital, N.Y., and a graduate of the Royal Alexandra Hospital, -here, was /uccessfully operated upon at the Fergus hospital two weeles ago for appendicitis, and yesterday return- ed to her home in Winghany---News- Record. A SEWING COURSE - Lasting two weeks, commencing on March 12th,, is to be put on in con- nection with the Women's Institute. This course is free and itis hoped a number outside the Institute members in town or country will avail them- selves of thisi course. The secretary will be glad to give any information in connection with this course. • Miss F. M. Reek of Blenheim, is to be the instructor every afternoon for two weeks in the council chambers, MARRIED FORTY YEARS An event of interest to old friends in Wingham and vicinity occurred February 2oth, at the home of their daughter, Ruby, Mrs. 3. H. McRae, 164 Gillard Ave„ Torontokkt being the fortieth anniversary'of the mar- riage of Mr. and Mrs, E. B, Hart of Uxbridge, formerly of Wingham. Forty guests were present and en- joyed an evening of song S and games and reminiscences of old times. Dur- ing the playing of the wedding march by Miss Clarice Rush of Weston, two little flower bearer, Doreen Bla- key and Allan McRae, grandcheldren presented the honored col:mac-with a beautiful basket of roses in which re- posed a substantial purse of money, which along' with an address read by Mr. F. W. Mertens, and other beauti- ful gifts testified to till esteem in which they were held, A dainty lun- cheon prepared by the host and hos- tess was partaken of, during which toasts were proposed to the bride and groom and to the absent children, and cheers for the host and hostess and the bride's mother, Mrs, D. Rush, eigthy years of age 'who was present. Among other guests present were a sou, Mr. W. 'Merton Hart of Edelen- tors; a daughter, Miss Etta Hart, deae tenon at Fred Victor Mission, of To- ronto; another daughter, Mrs. H. Blakey and husband of Toronto; Me and Mrs. H,` Liston of Toronto; Mr. and Mrs. Percy. Netterfield of Toron- to; Mr. attd Mee. F. W. Mertens area fainily,,.ted lerie and 'WS. Howard Lowry of Toronto, formerly of Del- more, •Two sons, ,Alviit of :Codette, Sask., and Fred of Elmvale, Oet., were enable to be present. FEDERAL RUBBER CO. NEGOTIATING WITH STRATFORD BOARD OF TRADE The member' forum of the Board of Trade last night heard. three im- portant matters discussed and recom- mended action on all three to the Board of Directors, One was the question of the bringing of the Fed- eral Rubber Company from Wing- hatn; another was the matter of im- proving the Agricultural Park for fair purposes and the third the'ques- on the promise that sufficient capital tion of arranging a celebration to could be secured and 'which was not mark the completion of the Huron forthcoming. As a result, the Plant Road this year. In the first matter, had been operating without proper the committee in charge of the can working capital and had not been ve•ss for funels was commended and able to get the necessary machinery instructed to continue and in the oth- to make the business' a success. Re er two matters the directors tyet.e explained that owing to a lack of asked to appoint committees to take equipment one of the Most profitable the work in handparts of the business was being lost, D. M. Scott, chairman of the pro- that is the compounding of the rub - gram comefittee, presided over the her used in the manufacture of the meeting, which was quite a represen- various articles, This compound con- tative one. The first item on the pro- tains many things other than rubber, gram was the question of the new in- he said, explaining that while crude dustry, and Mr. Scott called on Aid, rubber costs 45ca pound it is possi- G. I. Graff to lead the discussionble to turn out "rubber" at we. a Ald. Graff detailed what had been pound. Mr. Willis said that there done in connection with the proposi- was a profit to be earned of about 200 flan, He said that all possible infor- per, centon some rubber articles and illation had been secured and the plant that there was plenty 'of new business a plant could be secured when wanted 1 or else one could be , built which !would be large enough for the pur- pose. F. W. Willis of IN/Ingham, the pro- moter of the company, • was next called upon and gave a• detailed his- tory of his company. He 'told of moving to Wingham from Toronto at Wingham inspected. The commit- to be secured. He cited several in - tee found the situation very satisfac- stances of new. business which could tory, he said, but the rnatter had pro- be developed as an example of. what gressed to the point that some h,elp he meant He also detailed some of eves needed if the project were to be the articles now being manufactured put over, by his firm, such as rubber mats, Provide Employmentbelts, automobile accessories, plumbAld. Tom Brown, stressed the point ers' supplies and many other articles that with four empty factories here for all of which there is ta. ready mar - 'end many empty houses, Stratford ket. Mr. Willis explained that his was badly in need of more industries goods were on the market finding a to provide employment for the citi- ready sale and said that they were zens. In this instance he said. that mostly sold through jobbers. ' there was good reasonable ground for The' list of subscriptions so far to - believing that money put in this taling, $11,600 was thee produced and concern would be a good investmentwas passed lepund to see if any of It was more than a mere financial those at the meeting would sign up. matter, for it was a case of building No one would and the matter rested up the city, and it was on the com- lthere until after the other items on 1 feunity idee that the commitee was presenting the matter to the citizens,. He explained something of the situa- tion in Wingham, saying there was an equity in the plant there of about $20,000, and said that .a deal eould be made to get out on good advantage- ous terms if Capital eould be raised here to finance the proposition, Aid. Brown referred to the various plans on foot here to provide a plant, and said that there was no doubt but that (Beacon -Herald, Friday, Feb. 24111) the program had been discussed, when Aid, Peter Wahl brought the question up again, and, on motion of J. R. Macdonald, the committee in charge of the canvass was asked to carry on.. Some opposition was voiced to the project, J. McInnes and William Wal die both expressing the opinion that it was not industries which had to be financed from the very beginning but going concerns that were wanted. CANADIAN CLUB HEARS , CANADIAN AUTHOR Wingham Canadian Club seem wed- ded to bad weather, for almost every meeting since its organization, stormy conditions prevailed. Last Friday ev- ening proved no exception, yet a very good attendance greeted Mrs. t.. F. B. Livesay of Toronto. Dr. Redmond introduced the speaker in an interest- ing address reviewing the part played by literature in fashioning and devel- oping a nation, and of the power swayed in moulding those of foreign birth to Canadian citizenship. / Mrs. Livesay first directed her talk largely to the lyrical efforts of many Canadian writers, quoting extensively from both prose and poetry of the thoughts of loving nation and of country. Then referring more direct- ly to Miss Da La Roche, author of rhe much discussed and keenly criti- zised book "Julna", Mrs. Livesay told1 many intimate and interesting facts of this famous writer, who is a close neighbor at Blackson, their summer home. The book is not supposed to portray a typical Canadian home, but rather the writer's idea of certain people who lived in the home which s readily recognized by those ac- quainted with locality. They were the creatures of her imagination, Fol- lowings' this Mrs. Livesay read a few chapters of her book "The Savour. of Salt", a humorous sidelight on Irish, Scotch and Canadian character, and closing her address with a beautiful piece df poetry of her own composi- tion. 1.011111.1011•1"1111M611661110111.110111001. HURON -WELLINGTON DEPUTATION ASK FOR PROVINCIAL HIGHWAYS A large deputation from Wellington and Huron counties waited upon Hon. George S. Henry on Tuesday, urging that the department take over as a provincial highway the road be- tween Clinton and Wingham and eastward through Harriston to Fene lon Falls. , 'There are, it was pointed oat, pro- vincial highways from Toronto north - Westerly to Owen Sound, Barrie, Kin- cardine, Goderich and Sarnia, but quite a large *territory in Northern Huron and Wellington is unserved, by a provincial artery east and west. The road from London to Clinton, and Harriston, has.become much travelled, thence to Witighane as well as from and traffic includes many trucks, which renders. it diffieult for the coure ties to keep the road in repair. Be- tween Londoe. and Clinton has been 'designated already as. a provincial highway, and the department contem- plates doing considerable work on it this season. • The minister expressed himself as unable to give definite promise of further extensions this year, but prom- ised to take the preposition into ton - sideration. He drew out the informa- tion that some of the municipal re- presentatives had voted in County Council urging the department to as- sume full cost of provincial highways, and commented, that if the municipal- ities .no' longer had to pay 20 per cent. there would 'be a still further increased demand for provincial roads. "We cannot pay too per Cent. and give you people all the roads you want" was- the gist of his statement' on this point. In its larger aspect the propotal in- volves, a new route from Sarnia,' via Elginfield, Clinton, and Harriston, to Febelon Falls, joining' up with the highway to Toronto, and is more or less a: rival of the Blue Water ,high- way, which, however,has not been assumed as a provincial highway. . The delegation was ittroduced by C: A. Roberteote Id. L A., North 1 Huron, and Dr. W. 3. Milne, reeve of Myth,. was principal speaker, Others in, the party were Reeve 5. Nkr, mc..1 Kibbon of Wingham; Warden Hayee of Huron; Dr, G. A. MeOttibban, L. A., Northeast Wellington; W, 0. Medd, M. L. A., South Huron, and Dr. Pritchard, of Harriston, DAY OF UNIVERSAL PRAYER The World Day of Prayer was ob- served. last Friday afternoon, Feb. 2e6 in the Wingham United Church. The Presidents of the Presbyterian and Baptist Woman's Missionary Societ- ies, also Capt. Denby of the Salve - tion Army were on the platform with the President of the United Church Society. In spite of the stormy wea- ther there was a very good atten- dance. Several ladies representing the different organizations took part in the programme, Mrs. R. Beattie sang a solo, "Building for Eternity," which was much appreciated: A deeply spiritual atmosphere was felt by ali. present, as intercession was made by - women, foe' women ia other lands. VICTORY MISSION CIRCLE The Victory Mission' Circle of the Wingham United Church held their annual social tea in the church on Tuesday evening, February arete commencing- at 6.30. A large num- ber of the members were present and a very pleasant evening was spent. The President, Mr. 0. Habkirk very - ably took +charge of the meeting. In- strumentals by Miss Bessie Abell and Miss Evelyn McKay were much ap- preciated as also were a violin" solo by Miss Alberta Walker, a reading by Miss Whittaker and several numbers of ihe Girls' Oiches6a. An interest- ing feature of the evening was the presentation of a Life Membership Certificate of the Mission Circle to our last year's president, Mrs. j. Mc- Michael. The Circle members are again able to look back on a year of increased achievements and with a new and energetic executive, and con- fident of even greater service this year. WESTMINSTER GUILD ENTERTAIN ' The Westminster Guild of St Art- reites Prcsbyterian Church held a most successful social evening in the basement of the church on 'Monda.e- evening, Feb. 27th. After the usual opening exercises, Mrs.* W. j. Hend- erson very ably recited "The Polish Buy" which Aot much appreciated, The next number was Miss Kate King's piano solo most pleasingly ren- dered. Following these a ,short hum- orous sketch. entitled "Squaring it with the Boss was staged. The sev- eral characters were taken by Misses Agnes Williamson, Grace McKenzie and Bertha McKay, Messrs. John Mc- Gee, Robert Wright and Master Ralph Hammond. Each part was itoken itt splendid, style and the humorous sit- uations greatly entertained the aud- ience. The next item was a recita- tion by Miss McKenzie, following which an orchestra. under the leader- ship of Mr. Clayton Steeper rendered a few •selections. Refreshments Were afterwards served and a most liberat collection in aid of Missions was re- ceived. The entire programme was in charge of the Social committee con- venors, Miss B. McKay, Miss A. Wale ters and Mr. F. J. Hill. See "The Fire 13rigade,' Lyceum Theatre, March 1, 2, 3. Combined Senior and, junior choirs, of 70 voices will give a concert in. Wingham United Chtirch, Friday evening, March eth, at 8 o'clock. This is a service of song, entitled The Story of 'Two Lives." The story will be lo/d by Mrs. Vanwyck. UNITED CHURCH WINGHAM Rev. Sidney Davison, Pas Tel, --Church 40, Pareonage x8a 10 a.m.—Prayer and Praise. lefortting Service:— • The Sacrament of the tord's Supper. Evening—Subject "DRIFT/NW WEER -NIGHT S RVXCES 11/on„ 8 $. Wed, 8 p.111, ---Prayer. Send, wJl:ME