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The Wingham Advance Times, 1928-05-10, Page 1'Single .Copies, Five Cents. Amvii•Loommanorminnmeourasswasmapoomaramminamr. With Which is Amalgamated The Gorrie V Bette and Wroxeter News. WINGHAM, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, MAY IOth, 1928 Subscriptions $2.00 per year, _CELEBRATED HER 92nd -BIRTHDAY, Uri .Thursday afternoon, May 3rd, ;:Mrs... Catherine Young of*.Minnie St., .Wingham,.celebrated her gand birth- day.,, surrounded by neices, nephews, neighbors and.£riends. Mrs. :Young whose maiden name was Catherine.Linklater,was''' one of =•:a family •of.. ten, and ` is the last sur- viving member of that pioneer family of Wingham. and vichiity,. The sub- ject , of . thisrsketcb;was born near Stromness, Orkney Islands, Scotland, -in 1836,, and came with her parents, brothers :and sisters toy Canada about ,seventy-four years ago. In 1862 she was married to William Young of Col- borne •township,, near Goderich. For over . thirty :.years Mr. Young was Reeve of Colborne, and was a general 'favorite, being of a genial kindly dls ,3}osition.•and also a pioneer of 'the dis- trict: Mr. Young died in November 1896, and shortly afterward Mrs: Young made her home in Wingham, where•she has resided ever since. She is the last surviving member of the original Young family 'also, an out- standing family of Huron County near ,Goderich. Those froin a distance who were' resent at the celebration were" Mr. � .'and. Mrs. Walter Rose ands Mrs. D. R . `Cunningham of Brussels, Mr. and Mrs° R. M. Young, Mr. Alexander Young, and Mr. and Mrs, 'Gordon; Young, ,all of the 'township of CoP ,Borne. Messrs. Alex. and Gordon' Young followed in the 'footsteps of .their `:Uncle William, both being ex- :reeves of Colborne, Mr. ` GoMon Young is the present treasurer of ;Bron bounty. Mrs. Young was the recipient of aianybeautiful• flowers, boxes of can- dy and other remembrances. Tlle,day Was all that could be desired and about twenty-five relatives and friends gathered to congratulate the aged lady on 'her ninety-second birthday and to. her, many happy returns of 'the day. She is enjoying good healthand has'all her faculties and is an exani- fie of industry -and piety, Mrs: .Young has been a life-long member of the':Presbyterian Church and attends regularly twice every Sunday when health and weather per: SUNDAY MAY`xsth To some it will just be another Sunday but to -many who are thought- ful and, make practical advantage of. the revolution of the +earth upon its anis it will be observed as Mother's Day. It is a day on which all the sons and daughters of the earth may :acknowledge a debt which, can never be cancelled or ,fully repaid. "So why not greet your mother with a suitable card expressive, of your thought and esteem. She will no doubt have,,ap- .preciation. for:. sweets Sr flowers but they make it a :natter, of twenty-four trours while an appropriate greeting card may hold the - day in remem- brance until the season brings 'it' round •once . more. Euclid, who was gaurded in his .statements . gave us the axion "that the lesser cannot con- tain the greater" bute opine that the sentiment contained in a cheery greeting sent to mother On, Mother's Day is, a greater thing than the card expressing it. You count it a point of honor to honor your, debts but fig- ures cannot .show thei debt owing, to another. You will need the arithmetic which calculates love, loyalty, sacr'i- hce, devotion, self -forgetfulness,. for- giveness—the arithmetic oil long suf- fering and tender mercy, and every kindness.. Greet her on Mother's Day pith a card, Cliesley is investing in a motor fire, truck, Mr. Jas. Cove, who; has been ac- countant at the Canada Furniture Fac- tory, Walkerton, for the past few years, will, at tile ,cpt,clusion of his term with the latter concern, take ser- vine in the office of title Canada Spool and Bobbin Co. here. All will .be pleased to know: that Mr. Cove' will continue to remain in town.—Herald- Times„ Protests were heard from numer motorists tis m s when it was suggested that the Ontario gasoline tax should be increased to five cents' a :gallon. If they lived iia Englatui automobile owners would'' ktiow what real to a- tio t can n means, The British budget an- nounced :this week provides for a tax of eight emits a gallon on gasoline and this oiti top oft the annual license lee of onepound per horse ,power, TOWN COUNCIL; TO4REPAIR. SIDEWALKS AND TO USE OIL ON THE ROADS Wingham town council got through' 'Recent motor accident on Diagonal a - lot of • business with dispatch onl Road decided the council to place Monday evening, After confirming ; warning signs at intersection of Via- minutes of previous meetings, appli- II toria street, at schools, and place: a � cation' of Edgar Pattison for plumb couple. of extra silent policemen on er's license was' granted.: Finance 1 Josephine. street. Committee reported favorable , on a Wee Lee interviewed the council for big budget.of accounts. an extension of hours for restaurants, Councillor Tipling for Property from 12 o'clock to I o'clock a•nx. on Committee stated that work of put- :week nights,' and from 7:45 to so ting .park in shape was about corn...! o'clock on Sunday nights. This con. pleted and suggested' having' grand cession is sought for the summer stand examined to see if it were safe, ' months only, to take care of motor.• - The roof on weigh scales building is ists who are passing through. Coun- down and it is' quite likely the whole! cillo: Wilkinson received the request superstructure of the scales will be !rather favorably, but the rest of the torn. down° The ends being open, council were none too enthusiastic, �Y there. does not seem much need of any I and consequently no action was taken covering on the scales. at this meeting: Mayor. Fells stated that the roads The clerk was instructed to adver- had received more or less attention, tise for tenders for the Gunn -Son -Ola and suggested that what work possible debentures, in units` of $500 at par, be done to repair sidewalks and still bearing 5% payable yearly. keep within the estimate, Josephine Last year's by-law respecting oiling street will receive first attention, as streets is still in force, go street af- parts of it are in very bad condition: fecte 1 will receive 'treatment without He also reported the thirteenth pow further action. But if any other citi er bill bill from the Hydrg' Electric zens wish more streets oiled, 'a regu- Commission~makes a credit of $600, lar petitionmust be pr,sented tothe the annual payment on the extension of the pole line to Wroxeter, an en- gineering mistake, which has taxed Wingham $600 yearly for •six years. This saving, referred to is the direct result of a visit of a local deputation to the commission a year ago. [PERSONAL AND LOCAL Dance in Armo tries on Thursday, May 17th° , S•teepe:'s Serenaders. Mrs, Telfer of Toronto, is; visiting. with her sister, Mrs. W. E. Brawley. Miss Aletha Hopper has,been span - ding .a few days withf friends in To- ronto. r Mi J•T . Ferguson returned last week from Fibrida, where he spent the winter. Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Rundsclro and Master Billy are spending a few days at Milverton, Mother's Day Service in the United, Church at 2 o'clock instead of -the reg- ular Sabbath School hour. Mr. David Abernethy of Philadel- phia,is the guest of his cousin, Mrs. Tolerton Lutton. The W. C. T. U. will meet ,at the home of Mrs° A. E, Lloyd, on Thurs- day.afternoon, Robertson's Garage has a new truck for moving and "generalservice that will give Satisfaction, New Truck Service—Parties want- ing'moying doneor trucking of any kind; call Robertson's Garages NkMr.:and Mrs° George Mason leave in ten days for a trip to the Pacific council, Those streets which receiv- Coast, and will be away,about three ed a coating of oil last year, show months. nn. beneficial results in more ways than t one. Not only is the dust nuisance reduced to a minimum, hut the road- way shows less' effect of traffic and came thrpugh with a good surface, ODD FELLOWS ATTENDING DIVINE WORSHIP The officers and members of Mak land Lodge 119 I,O.O.F, will attend divine service in" the United ,Church, Sunday May 13th, at 3 p.m. Rev. Bro. Davison' will have charge of th ser- vice. Members will meet in their lodge, Wilson Block, at 2°30 p.m,' and proceed to the church. All members are invited to - be present A cordial invitation is extended to the public to participate in . the service at the church. SCHOOL CHILDREN WILL'e' PLAY FRIDAY, JUNE xst • Secondary school scholars from Mt. Forest, • Arthur, Harriston, Listowel, Drayton, Clifford and Palmerston will all conte to Wingham on Friday, June 1st, for the interscholastic Field Meet. There will be morning and af- ternoon sessions. Childreh and schol- ars wearing school colors freel. Ad- ults 25 cents. , MOTHERS:' DAY SERVICE Will be, fittingly observed, by the PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT S. S. of St, Andrew's church on ,Sun - ORDERED —, day neat, Mothers' Day; May z31h, i when Rev. Mr, Fowler of Brussels /' Wingharn'Lions•Club have ordered will give le special address. Form of Four pieces of playground equipment, .service for the day, as prepared by a senior swing, a'24 foot slide, ,a teat central'.. office, will be used, and is .of er, and a horizontal 'ladder, that will such attraction that the fathers and be here inside of two weeks.. It is mothers of the children,as well as hoped to have the equipment placed others interested in this important, in the town pari. by the 1st'of June part of church work, will be present. at the latest. le A cordial invitation to the public is extended. LOCAL •CONSERVATIVES WILL GO • Western Ontario Conservative As- sociation holds its annual meeting in London 'to -morrow, with Hon. • R. B. Bennett, new Federal. Leader, i nd G. H', isFerguson, as guests of honour. There will be many here who will want to get a closer acquaintance with the new Federal leader, whose platform ability iS well recognized, while the doughty, G, Howard, seems to have a way of his own to hold hie old friends, ,;despite a difference of opinion on, political tactics. - ORGANIST WANTED Applications will be received up to 6 o'clock on Friday, May Mb, next for the position of Organist and Choir Leader ° of St. Pauls Anglican Church. For further particulars apply to the Wardens: — R. Vanstone or W. J. Boyce. WEDNESDAY HALF -HOLIDAY Wingham Business Men have ag- reed to observe the Wednesday half- holiday this year from May 1st to October 31st. WINGHAM MASONS HONORED BY VISIT OF DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND MASTER • O4rer sixty members of Wingham reply. Tracing the history and teach - Lodge A.F. & A.M.: No 287, G. R. C. ing of Masonry; he found that its fun gathered in the lodge roomo:n Tues- .daniental principles are based *on the truths of the sacred law,. that candi- day evening of 'last• week to welcome dates for nreanbership,must admit of R. W. Bro. B. H. L. Bamford, D.. D. the sovreignty of God, while the prac- G. M. of Huron. Work consisted of rices of the craft tend to develop in conferring second degrees, the W. M. him a.lieeper concern in and a greater and officers were ably assisted by W, tolerance for his brother man, In Bro. W. A, Galbraith, i., P. M. Puttieg short, Masonry combines the Father on the degree in an impressive and hoods of God,: and the Brotherhood f most ;efficient ctianner. R. W,. Bro. 'Mang 13ro, G. L, Brackenbuiy pro - Bamford first expressed his apprecia posed "Canada", which brought a tion of the preference shown' by the thoughtful address from W, 73ro. 'J, nteinbers of Huron District in honor- Pollock, who stressed the :teed of te ing hint as 'their humble representa deeper spiritual p 1r concern if our noun- tive' of the Most Worshipful Grand try is to measure up to the heights Master, and 'then congratulated the possible. Merely physicalp rogress W. M; and his officers for the effic- will not make a true nation, but this iettcy shown in the degree work. coupled with honest endeavor, upright Following the'regular work a fourth .living and high ideals, V. W. Bro° j. degree afforded a good deal of satis- Stewart ro osed "Our - ly p Guests", faction and pleasure, at the close of which brought a merry response from which a brief toast list was honoured. Bro. (Major) Savage, who gave a he. "The IKing", received the usual honor :morons parody on the Fourth Degree; by singing the National Anthem, when Bros„ Eush ield and It. Hamilton, also r t re - W. Bro. T. 'H. Gibson proposed plied briefly, The Junior arders "The Grand Lodge", to which R', W. toast brought the happyg gathering g to 13ro, L`amford made a really splendid a close at a reasonable hour°.. AJ.`°O Habkirk has engaged another 'barber for his shop making three en- gaged now. Shorter periods between "Next." / Mrs. Harry iinscliffe and grand- daughter, Maxine, have returned after spending the winter in Detroit and Toronto. Mr. and Mrs. S. M. Hare and child- un of Forest( spent the wee'lc-end with Mrs. Hare'sarent Mr.' and P s, Mrs. John Raby. King Bros. have improved the at- treeti veness of their storea ilh new w r� khaki awning, with the firm's name '•emblazened in 2 -foot white'letters. Mrs. John Darroch of Harriston, passed away on Sunday after' a days illness, aged 98 years and 7 months. She had a family of .15, of whom two died when quite young. A detailed report ofj the thirteenth power bill to the local hydro com- mission from Ontario Hydro Com- mission will appear in next week's is sue. Dr. Armstrong and Mr. Smith of Port Credit, accompanied by W. J.. Kerr and C. C. McIntyre of Toronto, spent the week -end with friends in Wingham. Lieut. -Col, Gillespie of London, will inspect the High School Cadets at 3.30 ,p.m., on Thursday next, 17111 inst., to whichall interested in the school are most cordially invited. 'Mayor Fells closed two important real estate deals this week, selling A. G. Smith's home on Victoriastireet to a Mr.. Smith of Lucknow-Ripley dis- trict, and Mrs. Wheeler's cottage on Catherine street to Mrs. 'Jackson of Chesley.°/ Another cold dip, with some rain came along the end of the week, in- terfering a little with farm work. Giv- en another week or ten days of warm sunshine, and the farmers will have seeding' done, Considerable concern is felt for fall wheat and grass be- cause of prolonged frosts. Owners of dairy cattle who desire to exhibit at Western Fair, London, this year must give satisfactory evi- dence they have passed a tubercular test by a government official within 6x days before entry will be accepted. In rgap same ruld will apply to beef cattle. y Mr, and Mrs. C. J, Gregory and two sons, Keith and Paul, of Toron- to, accompanied by Mrs, E. Wilkin- son, who has 'been visiting with then for the past two week motored up ov- er the week -end. Mrs. Gregory and two sons will spend a few days with nher another, Mrs, F. Buchanan. Owing to conflicting events, Win e6 ce ham avlin Club euchro and dance Th the Armouries on Friday evening last, did not prove a financial success. While the numbers were stnaller than the affair warranted, a most`enjoyable evening was spent After refresh- ments, Arthur's Radio Orchestra fur- nshed music for•. a merry, hour's dan- cing. 0 Mildmay Gazette appeared in inn proved shape last week, a type -setting machine having been installed, Robert Barton, a Walkerton citizen and his family, left for New West- minster, E. C., last week a tripthat � will cost him $10oo, This is his 28th move, about one for every two years Of his life, PUBLIC PARKING SPACE NEEDED FOR. SATURDAY NIGHT CROWD { f the last two Satordayrnights aret is hardly necessary, for when a farm - to be taken as an indication of the motor traffic to Wingham during the summer months, then the town coun- cil might well' bestir itself in provid- ing adequate' and safe parking sites. The average car owner does not care to have his motor in some dark out- of-the-way place,, where it is an invi- tation to the light fingered gentleman to 'help himself to spare tires and oth- er accessories. And equally reluctant to pari: it along the curb on the main thoroughfare, where it is subject to damage from the congested traffic./ As a means of self-protection one of the family will take turns sitting in the car, or standing close by° This ' er comes to town on Saturday night, he and his family should feel free to take as much; enjoyment out of the few hoursas is possible, in shopping leisurely, conferring with his neigh- bors, or taking in the picture show. The town has a place where cars could be parked at a very central spot, all that is wanted being a, few lamps. Vacant grounds at rear df the town hall and about, they fire hall are an ideal location, requiring a few Iamps judiciously placed, and possibly the presence of the night watchman for three hours. The plan is well worth looking into. HOSPITAL PATIENTS ENTER- TAINED A varied programme of music and readings was greatly enjoyed Friday evening last, when the members of the Ukanous Group of the C G. I. T. Wingham, under the direction of Mrs.. Davison and Miss Janet Murray, en-• tertained the patients of the Hospital from seven to, eight o'clock. We would also like to mention our app- reciation of the music favored the patients from time to time given so cheerfully by. Miss Hazel Brandon and Mr. Gordon Buchanan. INCREASE• IN MEMBERSHIP Wingham Horticultural Society has opened the year's work with an in- crease in membership of eighty 'or. more, which should raise this society. to the first place among the Hortic'til tural Societies of this dist ct. There has been distributed throughout the torn and vicinity 2300 begonia bulbs, 40&0 gladiolus bulbs and over goo shrubs. The society is planning to have noted lecturers on horticulture visit the town in the near future, and are also planning for a bigger and bet- ter Flower Show to be held in the early autumn. THE OLD BLACK 'CAT MOTHERS BABY FOXES When 'a mother fox deserted six valuable young ones, comprising her family, the owner, Dr. R DuVal, was in a quandary as to how to rear the pups. The problem was solved, how- ever, when it was found that a black cat becomes • the willing nurse. The youngsters give every sign of doing well and the owner is looking about to fortify his fox farm with more cats. Mrs. John McGee has returned to Belgrave, after spending the winter with her sons, Harry and Stewart Mc- Gee. We learn that brewery is shortly to be opened at Neustadt, to be financed by, American capital. The former brewery building( lately used as a butter factory, has been purchased by a concern, which will operate as a chartered company. Work of excavating Teeswater riv- er in Culross township, is proving very much more expensive than the contractors estimated, and are asking for an additional payment over and above the contract price. Right here it may seem to be more difficult to blast this out of the ratepayers than the rock out of the bed of the river. ,ONTARIO WOMEN'S MISSIONARY SOCIETY HOLD 14th MEETING AT GUELPH A year of outstanding activity and work increased in all branches was re- ceived in reports presented Tuesday afternoon at the opening session of the fourteenthannual meeting of the Ontario Provincial Women's Mission- ary Society of the Presbyterian Church in Canada, which convened in-St.'An- drew's Church, Guelph, with 400 dele gates° Mrs. Robertson, president, gave an inspiring opening address reviewing the work accomplished, pointing out the great increase, the prospects for the future, and stressing the need of Divine assistance in the greattask with which the organization is con- fronted. During the year $138,000 was sent to General Treasurer; leaving $784.59 on hand. This year's allocation is $13o,000. On Wednesday morning, Miss Bes- sie MacMurdry gave at inspiring,taik. on Mission work in India, from which country she ' recenxly' returned. "India is not a unit," she declared, "it is divided nationally, religiously and po- litically, It is a vast continent in which over 200 languages and innum- erable castes which snake rigid divis- ions.- The only thing which will break them: is Christianity: The Indians are wedded to their age-old customs, so missionaries most know the language' and customs before beginning active work, To learn the language takes two years hard worl. The church is. responsible for /two fields, larger than people at lioine realize, and the work, is sadly handicapped for workers at present." She paid a tribute' to the fervor and zeal of native christians, and to the work done by Mission Schools in teaching young girl's. In the evening Dr. Kannawin re- viewed the ,work of the S. S. of which there - were 150o, or one thousand more ,than in 1925, with 117,0oo,schol- ars and tt,000 teachers 'and officers, He made a plea for a revival of the home relations, because home is the child's 'world, No one can do the work like consecrated mothers and fathers. Nine girls graduated from the Dea- coness' Home, the first fruits of the home, and were assigned to fields in South Anzen:ea, Formosa, Japan, Sas- katoon, Fort William, Saskatchewan; and two nurses to Formosa and In- dia. Co.rrespondiing secretary's report showed 25 Presbyterials within which are 547 senior Auxiliaries, 11 assoc- iate societies, zo8 Young Women's Auxiliaries, 33o Mission Batids and 99 C.GI.T. Groups, with a total mem- bership of 33,578,'an increase of 1040. Dr. Margaret O'Hara, a returned missionary from India made a deep impression by her, irritation of the work done in that land, and of the great need of consecrated workers. "There have been missionaries in In- dia for years", said the doctor, and no one has thought of sending any one to take their'place when they lay down their burden, There is not a church in Central India and services are field in any stable or shed, with a cot covered with a table cloth for the Lord's table. Many of these stations urgently need an ordained pian and his wife, a nurse, a doctor, or a tea- cher." • On Friday, Mrs. (Rev.) D, Strachan in a charming manner told of her visit then fields in the 'Orient, Formosa, China and Japan, "Missions must be along evatigelical lines", Mrs. Strach- an declared. She referred to the leper missions in Formosa, where Christ- ians are the only people to help these unfortunates. Japan's influence in Formosa is uppermost, and confronts the work of the church with a heavy. handicap, In China, we are the only ehureh carrying on the work nInno-' lested, In Japan, there is great work among the .50o,000 Koreans there. The Koreans are great Bible students, which work is fostered by students. The work must be done among' the wonten, it can never be accomplished among the men, She told of thirty churches springing .up from our fur- row, and of their great work without a cent of missionary money to assist. Next year's meeting Will be held in Hamilton. APRIL WEDDING A very quiet wedding was celebrat- ed on Saturday noon, April 28th, :at Christ'' Church, Port Maitland, the first since the erection of ' the new church, when Miss Constance Evelyn daughter of Mr, and Mrs, Harvey Diette of Dunne Township, became the bride of Mr. Hector Gordon Mac- Kay, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Hector MacKay of Whitechurch. The ceremony was,. conducted by Rev. DL A. Grasett Smith, rector of Christ Church, and Mr, D. Nicholson, organ- ist of St. Paul's Church, :Dunnville, presided at the organ. During the signing of the register, Miss Louise Kelly rendered a delightful solo.,; The bride, who was unattended, wore a navy georgette dress and hat to match and a carried a bouquet of Sunset roses. Following the ceremony at the church, about forty guests repair- ed to the bride's•honi.e whete a dainty buffet. luncheon was served. Amid: showers of confetti the bride and groom leftby motor for theirhome in Bluevale, the bride ti•avelling in a fawn tweed suit with hat and shoes to match. DR. BARNETT IS MODERATOR Deploring the: lack of study of the Bible in these modern days and stres- sing the great need for the resump- tion. of this outstanding attribute of the pioneers of the past Rev. Dr. Dav- id Perrie of Wingham, retiring Mod- erator, preached a powerful sermon to open the annual Synod of Hamilton and London, in Knox Presbyterian church, Woodstock, on Monday even- ing. The church .,was filled to capacity with visiting delegates and members of the Presbyterian churches of the city and district, when the roll of the Presbyteries was called by the Synod Clerk. • The only business transacted at this session was the election of the new Moderator. There were threenom- inees: Rev. Dr. J. H. Barnett of Ridge - town, Rev. J. M. Nichol of Listowel, and Rev. T. D. McCullough. of Kin- cardine. Rev. Nichol was absent ow- ing to illness, so his nomination was 'withdrawn. 4ev. McCullough with drew his' nomination He had prev- iously intimated to friends that as 15r. Perrie had been 'nominated as Mod- erator of the General Assembly, and as he ana Dr. Perrie were from the same Presbytery, he would not stand for election as Synod Moderator. Dr_ Barnett was then declared elected by acclamation. The new Moderator of the Synod j is one of the best known of Western Ontario Presbyterian ministers. He was for many years pastor of Nor- wich church and served overseas as a Chaplain in the Great War, with the 71st Battalion. Financial reports on the whole prov- ed very satisfactory, the Budget being well met. Maitland Presbytery, pos- sibly the smallest in the Synod, sub- scribed 1o3%a of its allocation, and was the only one to make such a re- cord. Whig in Fergus News -Record states the battery train from Kincardine to Hamilton, will run as :a steam train, because of increasing traffic. Up here we always thought people travelled by motor car in summer because of good roads. However, if the C. N. R. are considering comfort of patrons the change is a good one. WINGHAM UNITED CHURCH Rev. Sidney Davison, Pastor Tel. --Church t4a, Parsonage 183 Sunday, May rath, rgs8 xo ann.—Prayer and Praise, Morning Service:-- "Earth's Best Treasgre" Evening - .":,"AA Lost Opportunity" service its the after- noon at three o'clock, WEED-IttxGJCI'I` 'SER'v'xci s We<t., 8 p.in Prayer Service, ''WELCOM ;