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The Wingham Advance Times, 1928-09-27, Page 1a �u, . W •R�a!?pFr�r ted With Which is Amalgamated The Gorrie Vidette and Wroxeter . News. Single. Copies, Five Cents: WINGHAM, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, SEPT. 27th, 1928 OBITUARY ,;John. Burford There 'died .Saturday evening after Spring Wheat, iVlarquis, 1 quart— :an illness of six weeks,. John Burford Margaret Robinson. in his 76th year. He was born in England in 1852 an u Spring Wheat, . Marquis, sheaf 3 d w he n a young man •came to Canada and settled in Niagara Falls, afterwards coming to this •locality, where he has been a resident for the past 32 years. He was employed by the Grand Trunk Railway for a number of years, where lie was section foreman. He is s;ur- rived 'by his wife. Funeral services were conducted at his late 'esidence Pleasant Valley, Wingham, on Mon- day evening at 8 o'clock. 'The re - :mains were taken to Paris, and the :funeral taking place from the resi^+son, Reginald Watson. BELGRAVE SCHOOL FAIR RESULTS inches in diam.—Margaret Robinson, Reginald Rintoul, Oats U A. C. No: 144, 1 quart — Roy Pattison, Bruce Scott, Clarence Ynil. Oats O.A.C. No. 144, sheaf 3 inches diam,—Roy Pattison; Bruce Scott, Clarence Yuill. Barley O.A.C. No. 21, 1 quart— Dwight Reid, Mason Robinson. Barley O.A.C. No. 21 sheaf 3 inches in diam.—Dwight Reid, Mason Robin - silence of his sister, in-law, Mrs. John Duncan Grand River Street, on Tues - .day at 2.30 p,rn. Mrs. Arch. Gordon "There passed ,away at the home of ler son -tri -law, John McGee, East Wawanosh, early Tuesday morning, September p 18, another of Culross' earlier settlers, who came direct from Scotland in 1863, ' The late Mrs. Gor- .don was born in the Parish of Lagan -in Invernesshire, Scotland,, in the year 1852. She and her late husband resided on a farm near Langside un- til 1913 when he ,predeceased her, she later moved to 'Teeswater where she resided, until 1923 when she went 'West to reside with her three sons .and, daughter. She came East on a visit the early part of May to re- turn in --October. The funeral services were held from, "Knox Presbyterian church, Teeswater, 'of which she was a member, on Sat irday, September 22, to Teeswater cemetery. She leaves to mourn the loss of a 'kind and loving mother three sons and threedaughters, John, Angus and James of Broderick, Sask., Mrs. Er- -rot Duncan, of Broderick, Sask., Mrs. John McBurney, Teeswater, and Mrs. John McGee, East Wawanosh. 'CHAS. TURVEY KILLED ON C. N. R. TRACK Charles Turvey of the first Conces- sion,. Morris, met a sad and • tragic fatal accident shortly after noon on Friday last. Leaving his home he turned towards Brussels an the C. N. R. track and was soon run down by the Toronto train. Death must have. .been instantaneous, for the body was badly' cut and bruised, when found by the train crew, who brought the -train, to a quick stop. Leaving a cou- ple of men on guard the train pro= seeded to Bluevale, where .a, wire was sent to Dr. Redmond; Wingham, Cor- oner, and steps taken to hold a fol- lowing freight. As Dr. Redmond is C. N. R. Physician he could not act, ,so Dr. Milne of Blyth was called in, and he had the remains removed to the Foresters';Hall, Bluevale. A jury with Richard Johnston foreman, was enipanelled, viewed the remains, and adjourned until Tuesday morning, The coroner's jury'brought in a ver- dict based on the above facts, and ex- honorated the Railway Company from any blame. • Mr. Turvey had not been It good ♦Health t=or some time, and - at times ',showed-' effects of an injury to his bead some 27 years ago, and it is. surmised he was overtaken with 'a -weak spell wl'ien walking along the l ;track. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. .Wells of Tupperville; Reta, 'Toronto; and Gertrude, a pupil .in Wingham High School. The funeral took place on Sunday. from his late residence to Wingham Cemetery, Rev, A. V. Walden of the 'United Church, of which the deceased 'was a member, conducting the ser.- 'vices, ST. PAUL'S CHURCH THANKSGGIVING SERVICES Sunday, September 30th Holy Communion, 8.30 a.m. Morning Prayer, 11 a.m. Preacher, The Rector. Evening; Prayer, 7 p.m, Preacher, The Venerable, Archdeacon Jones -Bateman,. M• A., formerly Rector•of the Cath- edral, Mexico City, Mexico, 'Pbr the Harvest of .bygone ages;, • For the, hope of the coming days; Come unto . Iis house with. thankfulness And into His :Courts with praise Sweet Corn, Golden Bantam, 6 ear —May Frisby, Margaret Irwin, Ma ion McCauley, Edith Arbuckle, Jea Higgins, Carson Watson.. Oats, 4nch sheaf, grown with Gunn Fertilizer—Lavina McBurney, Stanle Irwin, Bruce Scott. Special, William Dunbar. Potatoes, Irish Cobblers,' 12 tuber -John A. Gear, George Carter, La ina .McBurney, Leslie Vincent, Bobbi Henry, Winnifred Edgar. Potatoes, Green. Mountains, 12 tub ersDoris—Scott, Norman Young Gordon 'Nethery, Lloyd 'Robertson Anna McDowell; Kenneth Mason. Potatoes, Dooley, 12 tubers—Jac Higgins, Howard Irwin, Hazel. Mc Gregor, Helen Yuill, Mangolds, Giant White Sugar, roots—Robert Yuili, Alfred Mason, Lloyd Cook, Graham Anderson, Stan- ley Block, Robert Grasby. Turnips, Bruce's. Giant King, 5 roots —Ruth Wheeler, Albert Cook, Charlie Higgins, Myrtle Yuill, Archie Young, Mary Robertson. Beets, Detroit Dark Red, 6 speci- mens—Velma Wheeler, Janet Watson, Luella. Kerr, Alice Cook, Gertrude Ar- buckle, Creighton Reid. Carrots, Chantenay, -6 specimens— Frances Edgar, Harvey Edgar, Ferrol Higgins, Luella Cook, Velma Watson, Mildred hfas n. Parsnips, Hollow Crown, 6 speci- mens .Henry Pattison, Phyllis Wat- son, Stanley Irwin, Florence BIair, Edna Vincent, Dorothy Golley. Onions, Yellow Globe Danvers, 6 specimens—Dorothy Higgins, Annie Scott, Jessie Arbuckle, Ruth Noble, Ferre McCallum. Bouquet of Asters, 6 specimens— Hilda Black, Jack Clegg, Marion Mc- Cauley, Zella Cook. - Bouquet of Phlox, 12 specimens— Edith Arbuckle, Bruce Scott, Lloyd Robertson, Mildred Mason. Bouquet of Zinnia, 6 specimens— Florence Blair, Jean Robertson, Mary Robertson, Garner Nicholson, John A. Gear, Donelda Johnston. Bouquet of African Marigold, 6 specimens=Root. Scott, M. Irwin, Stanley Black, Clarence Yuill, Regi nald Rintoul, Albert'Cook. Bouquet of Calendula, -6 specimens —Jessie Arbuckle, Dwight Reid. - Bouquet of French Marigolds, 12 specimens—Cameron Rintoul, Mable McCallum, Ferrol Higgins, Florence Nethery, Roy Pattison, Kenneth Mason. Bouquet of Verbena, 9 specimens— Myrtle Yuill. 'Bouquet of Cosmos, 12 specimens —Louina McBurney, Corrinne Mc- Lean, Charlie Higgins,' Ariel' John- ston, Willa' Reich. Bouquet of Pinks, 12 specimens- Gertrude Arbuckle, Donelda McLean, May Frisby, Stanley Irwin. Cockerel—Annie Scott, Jack Higg- ins, Ross Anderson, Graeme Ander- Son, Ross Taylor._ Pullet --Annie Scott,, Ross 'Taylor, Ros`Anderson, jack' Higgins, Mary Robertson. Pen of three (Cockerel and two put- lets)—John Leitch,' ' Jack Higgins, Mary Robertson, Ross Taylor, Annie Scott, Donelda' `McLean, Pen of 2 B. P. Rocks (cockerel' and pullet from home flock) --Annie Scott, Lloyd, Workman, Dwight Reid, Robt. Scott, Nora Wheeler, Greatne Ander- s r ii y s v e k 5 son. Pair of , White, Leghorns •Doris Scott, Bruce Scott, Anna McDowell, May Frisby, Jim Coultes, Edith Mc- Clenaghan. Pair. Rhode Island sland Redsy—•May Fris- by, Bruce Scott, Pair Black Minoreas—Marion Ham, ilton. ' Pair of; Brown Lcghorns—Robt. Robt, Yuill, , Clarence Yuill, Myrtle Yuill, • Pair of Ducks -Stanley Black, • Bob- bie;Heriry, :John Leitch, Mildred Mas- on, Alfred' .Mason ack Taylor, �� ylor, One 'dozen white Eggs -Gordon (Continued on Page 5) WINGHAM FALL FAIR OCTOBER 9th - 10th When President C. G. Campbell op- ens :the gates for Wingham's ' big fair on Tuesday morning, October 9th, there are prospects for the biggest and best fair in the history of the Turnberry Agricultural Society. As announced, Hon. J. S. Martin, Minis- ter of Agriculture in the Ontario Leg- islature is to officially open the Fair at 1 o'clock p. in. on Wednesday, Oct. 10th, and Col, H. B. Coombe 'will give the dedicatory address at the unveil- ing of the Memorial Gates, a tribute to the sacrifice of Turnberry boys in the World's Wan There will be plenty to instruct, en tertain and please the public. Wing- ham Band will make its initial appear- ance, and may be counted on to create a favorable impression. ' Of main in- terest is the show itself, an exhibition of farm and domestic products, for which liberal prizes are offered,and indications are that the exhibit inside and outside the hall will be above Hon. J. S. Martin Who will officially open Wingham Fall Fair on Wednesday, October 10, at 1 o'clock p.m. those of other years. In addition to the regular premiums offered by the Society, there are some 53 special pri- zes offered that are unusually attrac- tive. The entertainment .side of the show is provided for in horse shoe pitching contests, strong team pulling con- tests and boys' judging events. A dance in the new hall on Tuesday' night, and a top-notch concert in tlo town hall on Wednesday night; when the Brunswick Trio present a pro- gramme of rare excellence. An exhibit from the Federal Agri, cultural Department gives one an il- luminating idea of the wealth of our agricultural resources, how to make the best of them, and displays •samp- les of many of its products. It is a most attractive feature, and is full of interest. A department ;representa- tive will be present to give any infor- mation desired. Huron has been blessed with boun- tiful crops this year, and this prosper- ity should be reflected in the exhibits of the products of the season. Every- body within travelling distance of Wingham should visit Huron's great- est fair on Tuesday and Wednesday, October 9th and 10th. LOCAL STATION ON HIGHER POWER ?'Local Station 10.B.P. which has been operating with a power of 15 watts has increased the power to 23 watts, a test programme will be broad- cast Thursday evening from 7.30. to' 8.30. The first half hour will be pop- ular songs and music with- the last part Barn Dance' music by Arthur's Trio. Your comments are welcomed by 10B.P. Phone 158.,; Mrs. 'Nettie'' Radford .who 'has been very' ill, is improving slowly, 'Her many many friends hope for 'a speedy re- . covery. Mr. and Mrs: J.l H. Gibson -left on Monday on a week's motor trip; to Eastern Ontario, and possibly as far as old Quebec. Mrs. Wn , Bttchannan of Grand Valley and sort, Dr. A. J. Buchanan of Ilillsburg spent Sunday with Mr. d and Mrs. W. L Craig. _ r: Rob~ and'Mr, Miss Margaret Robertson hn S. obnston' of Toronto,are visiting J 3' at thug home of the former's parents, Mr, and Mrs, Geo: T. Robertson,. `Victoria Street. LOCAL AND PERSONAL Miss Harriette. E. Sutton is spend- ing a week in Oriilia, Charles Messer has returned to his studies at the O. A, C., Guelph. Mr. and Mrs. George Mason turned from the West on Friday. Mrs. Hambridge of Aylmer is the guest of Mrs. and Dr. Irlma Kennedy Miss Mary Harris of Wroxeter spent the week -end with Mrs. J. J. Elliott. Mn Warder and daughter of.Niag- ara Falls, are visiting Mr, Jas. Wylie and family. Dr. and Mrs. Parker are taking a week's motor trip to Ottawa and oth er points east. Marvin L, Craig left Monday -to re- new his studies at Dental Colloge, Toronto. - Mr. Sheldon Baker of Listowel spent Sundry with his mother, Mrs. T. J. Baker, All accounts are due and payable on or before October 1st. W. E. VanVelsor. ' Mr. and Mrs. John Youngblut of Auburn spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Baker. Mrs. Fenn of Parkhill spent a cou- ple of days this week with her dau- ghter, Mrs. W. S. Burgman. This is the Fall Fair Season, Let - everybody, in town and country show their interest in ours Octdober 9th and 10th. - Oii, Thursday A. ,M. Crawford Ed.. Harrison won first prize at Han over Scotch Doubles, bringing horn wicker, work baskets. Mrs. (Dr.) Lockhart and son, Joliu, of Edrnun'dston, N. B., and Mrs. (Dr. Cools of St. Stephens, N. B., are visit ing with Mrs. J. J.. Elliott. The .regular monthly meeting of th W. A. of Wingham General Hospita will be held in the Council Chamber on Monday, October 1st at 2.45 p.m. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Swan and child ren, also Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Eng land of Lucknow, visited with M and Mrs. Robt. Deyell, on Sunday. Word reached here yesterday of the death at Portage la Prairie, on Thurs- day, of Miss Isabella Owens, formerly of Belgrave, through a motor' acci- dent. Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Gallaher and Mr, and Mrs. Chester Higgins and family have returned after visiting in Guelph, Hamilton, -Niagara Falls and Kitchener. On Monday, September 24th, Miss Gertrude M. Hamilton of Holyrood and Miss Erma B. Finch of Wingham, left for London, to attend the Uni- versity of Western Ontario. Mr. and Mrs. John Morrison, of Turnberry, announce the - engagement of their second daughter, Anna T., to Mr. J. P. Lyons, of Chicago. The wedding to take place early in Octo- ber. Mr. Dave Armstrong of London spent the week -end with Mr. Walton McKibbon, both of whom are attend- ing Western. University, London. W. McFadzean is another student from this section. One of the prizes offered by the Chas. Chapman Co. of Londno, for the best. Loose Leaf NoteBook sub- mitted by the Ontario High School students, has been awarded to Miss Erma Finch of the Wingham High School. an Mr e e 1 Mrs. 3. D. Long of London, accom- panied by her daughter, Mrs. McCor- niiek, visited 1 ast week with old friends, Mrs. Young and Mrs. Gowans Minnie Street. Mrs. Long was a for- mer resident of Wingham, and this is the first return visit in :22 years. The members of the W. C. T. U. purpose canvassing the town in a week or ten days for old newspapers to sell in, aid of their funds. • Citizens will confer a favor if they will kindly save their papers, tie in a bundle con- venient for handling, and store until further notice: Twenty -sib, rinks took part in a mixed tournament at Palmerston on Wednesday afternoon, The first prize was won by a rink from Wingham; the ,members of which were 'Mr. and Mrs. A. M., :Crawford arid Mr; and Mrs, Ed. Harrison. ',They had four wins with a -plus ofthirty-one and the ladies received blankets and the men umbrellas, At Lucknow a few days before, at an Irish Trebles Tour- natnent, Howard Sherbondy and part- ners svon first prize. Second place went to a Goderich rinks, and Donald Rae got thirtd prize, SUbOetiPtione $2.00 per year. SCHOOL FIELD DAY To -morrow, (Friday) Wingham High School holds its annual Field Day, when the parents and all friends of the scholars are invited to attend and enjoy the sport. The "following Friday the . annual Inter -School Meet is scheduled for Listowel, to which the local school will send a. good delegation: While an inter -school meet was held - in Wingham in June, the power -that -be decreed the meet for 1929 should be reversed to Octo- ber, so 'that two meets will be held this year:. TWO HEAVY TRUCKS CRASH' Two heavy" trucks, one owned by J. Currie of Wingham, and the other driven by J. Dobie of Teeswater, side-swiped about four o'clock Tues- day morning on the highway near Harriston. Currie's new thruck lost a fender and had a front wheel bent back, whild the other and lighter ve- hicle was badly damaged. Mr. Dobie received a severe shaking up and was taken to Harristo'n Hospital, Just how the' collision occurred, is not yet definitely known, as Mr; Currie states he was hugging the side of the road close to the ditch. ,e - Mrs. R. J. Tyndall Of Wingham, President for the year of the local branch of the W. C. T. U., and still active in matters concerning temperance. A movement that has T the hearty co-operation of this organ- ization, and of special interest to the d s a MARRIED Bolt -Purvis, A -quiet wedding was solemnized at the Presbyterian manse, Lucknow, when Rev, C. H. McDonald united in marriage Elizabeth Gillies Purvis, daughter of Mr. and Mrs, James Pur- vis, of West Wawanosh, and. William Henry Bolt, son of Mr. and Mrs. Na- thaniel Bolt, ' of the ninth concession of East Wawanosh, . The young cou- ple left by motor on a tripthrough ugh Western -Ontario, after which they will' make their' home in Wingham. Blain -Ross. A pretty wedding was solemnized at Rose Villa, Brussels, the residence of Mr, and Mrs. D. C. Ross; on Sat- urday, Sept. 15th, when Marjorie Tor- rance wasunited in marriage with Mr. R. Munro Blain, of Kitchener, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Blain, of Galt. The home was beautifullydec- orated with ferns, shell' pink asters, gladiolus: and roses. Rev, A; W. Bar- ker officiated. - The bride, who was given in marriage by her :father, look- ed lovely in a gown of powder -blue georgette, with hat of felt in .deeper tone, gold shoes and hose, and car- ried a bouquet of butterfly roses, del- phinium and baby's breath. She wore the groom's gift,- a white gold wrist watch. The wedding march was play- ed by Miss Jean Fox, of Toronto, and during the signing of the register, Mrs. Barker sang "Until." - After a buffet luncheon Mr, and Mrs. Blain left by motor for Glen Bernard Camp,Sundridge, the latter -travelling in a navy blue georgette dress, with navy tailored coat and blue felt hat. Out of town guests were present from Galt, Toronto, Philadelphia, London, Kincardine, Ethel' and Wingham.— Post: Cassels -Howard. On Tuesday, Sept. 18, in the pres- ence of a few intimate friends, Flor ence Lillian, younger daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Howard, of Markdale, was united in marriage to Mr. J. Mark Cassels, son of Mrs. T. Cassels of Lucknow. The ceremony was con- ducted by Rev. A. Newton St. John. The bride, who was unattended, was given in marriage by her father, look- ed lovely in a gown of beige georgette and Venetian lace, with hat to match ad carried a bouquet of russet 'mums. he happy couple left on an extended nsotor trip, the bride wearing a pow- er blue♦ ensemble suit, with hat and hoes to match. On their return, Mr. rid Mrs. Cassels will reside in Luck - young people, will be launched at a meeting of school children on Friday afternoon, in one of the public school rooms—the organization of a temper- ance society among the children. An educative campaign among the child- ren, signing their pledge to total', ab- stinence will be a mighty effective weapon to deal with the liquor traffic. EBENEZER CHURCH, MORRIS ANNIVERSARY SERVICES Will be held on Sunday, October 7th, when Rev. G. M. Guest of Ethel will preach at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. ST. PAUL'S CHURCH THANKS- GIVING SERVICES The Venerable Archdeacon Jones - Bateman, M. A., formerly Rector of the.' Cathedral, Mexico iCty Mexico, will be the special speaker at the Thanksgiving Services on Sunday ev- ening, Sept. 30th. There will be Holy Communion at 8.30 ' a. m., Morning prayer at 11 o'clock' by the Rector, BARGAIN IN RADIO SETS ' One Fada radio 5 -tube set complete at $95, one Freed Eise ann 5 -tube that new cost over $300, complete for $160; one Apex either in console; or table cabinet at a very low price. All these sets are rebuilt and carry' 90 day guarantee, cone in and hear and. seethesesets at "The Radio Shop,". next Brunswick Hotel. • OUR MAILING LIST Is corrected up to Saturday, Sep- tember 22nd, Those making renewals within the past few weeks are asked too look at their label and, see if the proper credit has been given. Please bear in mind that the figures follow- ing the month refer to the year,' and not to the day of the month. To those who made renewals our thanks ate extended and to those who have ne- glected this a request is matte for a speedy compliance. Let -us know if any errors have been made that they may be rectified. now. Robertson -Brown. A very pretty wedding was solem- nized at the manse, Blyth, at high noon on Wednesday, when Margaret Lena, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John A. Brown, of Morris Township, became the bride of Harvey M. Rob- ertson, of Bluevale. Rev. T. Weir per- formed the ceremony The bride wore a white georgette gown, with lace trimming, and carried a bouquet of Ophelia roses and lily of the valley. Her sister, Miss Mary Brown, acted as bridesmaid, wearing a gown of pink georgette, and carrying a bouquet of pink and white asters, Saul Rothenal, of Guelph, acted as groomsman. Af- ter the . ceremony the party returned to the home of the bride, where they were greeted with the 'strains of the "Wedding March," played by Miss Ella Brown, youngest sister of the bride. The Misses. Janet and Gertrude Robertson, sisters of the bridegroom, sang "Oh Perfect Love." Luncheon was served, after which the happy. couple left on their honeymoon' tour, when they will visit •Guelph, Niagara Falls and T'oronto. The bride travell- ed in a georgette dress, with black velvet draped hat and a navy poiret twill cape coat, trimmed 'with black sateen. On their return they will make their home on the bridegroom's farm, near Bluevale. Tebbe -Chapman A very pretty wedding, was solenx- nived at 2.80 p. m., on Wednesday, Sept. 5, in Knox United church, Bran- don, when Ree. C. H. Best united, in marriage Miss Etta Erena Chapman, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs., Win. Attridge, of Rapid City, to Herb- ert Thomas Tebbe, of Brandon, only son of Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Tebbe, of Scarth. The church was beautifully decorated with foliage, .Harold Jewe Jeal played the wedding march. Owing to the unavoidable absence of) Mr. Attridge, the bride was given - in 'marriage by her brother-in-law, Howard S. Henry, of Brandon, She looked charming in gown of poudre blue georgette trimmed with Silver beads over flowered crepe, with white shoes and, hose, Her veil of hand em- broidered tulle was caught up with a wreath of orange blossoms and lily of the valley and she carried a ban- quet of sweet peas, baby's breath and maiden hair. fern. She wasattended by her sister, Miss Mae Chapman, at- tired in a gown of rose blush georg- ette over flowered crepe, with hose to match and black satin shoes. John W. Chapman, - twin brother of the bridesmaid, assisted the groom. The bride's mother wore a gown of rose- wood satin, and • the groom's mother a gown of pale blue satin. - Following the ceremony a buffet luncheon was. served at the home of the bride's sister, Mrs. H. S. Henry,; Brandon, at which only the immedi- ate relatives of the bride and groom were present. Immediately afterwards the bride - and groom left by motor for Scarth. and points West. The bride travelled in a dress of black satin trimmed with red, with hat and shoes to match, and wore a coat ofnavy tricotine with mole fur: Many beautiful gifts testi- fled to the esteem in which they are held. The bride is a niece of Mrs. R. A. Dinsley, of Wingham, and Mr. Henry Merkley of Turnberry. Chambers -Turner At high -noon on Wednesday, Sep- tember 19th, a very pretty wedding was solemnized at the home of Mr. and Mrs. -George Turner, when their daughter, Evelyn Jean, was united in marriage to Mr. Frank Chambers, only son of Mr. and Mrs. Chambers of Langton, Ontario. The bride who was given away by her father, wore - a, beautiful gown of orchid georgette crepe with silver bead ornaments, grey kid shoes with hose to match, her tulle veil was caught with orange blossoms. Rev. W. Hart of Trow- bridge, officiated, while Mrs. Geo. Hart played the wedding march. Only immediate relatives were present. Af- ter a sumptuous wedding dinner the happy couple left on a motor trip to Hamilton, Niagara Falls and Buff- alo. The bride travelled' in a navy georgette crepe dress and French broadcloth coat in bottle green shade and fur trimming, with hat to match. On their return they will reside on the groom's farm near Langton. On the Thursday, evening previous the bride's young friends gave her a miscellaneous shower. Misses Eva Savage, Margaret Hayden and Eva Balfour, brought in a huge clothes basket of various gifts and presented them to the bride-to-be, with all -the glee and excitement the occasion mer- its. A happy and pleasant evening ended with the best of wishes for a peaceful journey through life. On Tuesday evening, a similar ev- ent took place when the friends of the village of Langton and surrounding country gave them a miscellaneous shower. Mrs. Chambers taught school for two years in Langton. Mr. Earnest Casemore arived home on Saturday after spending the past three weeks with his brothers at Lea- mington, Blenheim and Chatham. We regret to state that Mr. Dell VanAlstyne, at Wingham Junction, who has been very ill for some time is not making as good progress as his many friends would like to see. oma UNITED CHURCH WINGHAM Rev. Sidney Davison, Pastor Tel 140, Parsonage 183 RALLY LY DAY 11 a.m,---Service in charge of S. S., Miss Weliwood will give her farewell message. 2.30 p,n-i.•--Promotion exercises - es and special music by the chil- dren. ' - 7 p.m.. --Young People's serv- ice. Subjact, "Anchors of the Soul",, Colne to all these services' and d help to make this a real Rally Day,