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The Wingham Advance Times, 1928-10-04, Page 157.77 DANCE TO HAROLD SKINNER'S BLUE WATER BOYS IN WINGHAM ARENA, FAI1i NIGHT, WED., OCT. 10th AND THURS., OCT. 11th. New Music and New Sons. dmission 10c. Single Copies, Five Cents., WINGHAM, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 4th, 1928 WINGHAM COUNCIL Councillors Elliott, Bennett and Wilkinson were absentees at the reg- ular meeting of, Wingham Council on .Monday, when ordinary. Tontine re- ceived a't'tention. The Mayor .was authorized to •ac- .sept the offer of the .Horticultural .Society of 200 tulips to. be ,planted among the shrubs on ..Memorial Plot, .and to supervise planting of same. Alvin Oryis and others petitioned ;for a street light on Yistoria St., be- tween Minnie and Leopold. Council «decreed to have the street committee look into this and 'other suggestions: for additional lights, feeling that if •,some tree trimming were done much of complaint would vanish. Report of Finance 'Committee, ap- proving of a number of accounts was adopted on, motion of Reeve .McKib bon, seconded by' Councillor 'Watson. ReeveMcKibbon•for Cemetery Com. recommended that section'I3 be level- led . and put in .condition for, use this fall; and in this section all graves be level with surface. - He had engaged •J. McCool to trim the shrubs and re- move two trees that were an obstruc •tion to motors turning on one of the 'drives. It was agreed to have trees .and newconcrete curbs placed at new gates asa precautionary measure, at .a cost not to exceed $100.00: Councillor • Tipling, Chairman Pro- perty Committee stated that satisfac- tory progress was being made in ;putting the weigh scales in proper -condition,' a new cement foundation, new roof and repairs to the walls be- ing made. Mr. Mooney is also .pro- gressing favorably with installation "of furnaces in town hall. Tenders will be called for for a car of egg an- thracite coal. Mayor Fells stated considerable work had been done in Pleasant Val- ley on the roads, tarvia applied to joints and cracks on the pavement, and that Leopold street, near John, had been fixed to prevent water run- ning down centre of road. Much work repairing cement sidewalks on Jose- phine street has been done, as the rfieans of the corporation, this season will permit, and makes abig improve- ment. Council showed their interest in ed- ucational matters, .by use of ocuncil Chamber to G. R. Paterson, District Representative, to conduct agricultural 'classes in January and February. It is seven .years since srmiliar classes - -were held here. 'CLINTON MAN KILLED IN SASKATCHEWAN CRASH A. E. Durnin, 55, of Clinton„ Ont., -and formerly of Lucknow' district, and .Mrs. Eva Anderson, of Allan, Sask., :were killed on Saturday when an au- tomobile in which they were riding was struck by a freight engine at a level crossing near Elstow, Sask. Mr. Andreen was injured, - Mr. Durnin had arrived at Elstow and was en route for a visit to a near -by farm 'when the accident happened. OBITUARY. Mrs.. Webster: Mrs. James Webster passed away 'on Friday last after a fortnight's ill- ness at the ripe age of eighty-eight years. ;Mrs; Webster was a native of Inverness, Scotland, and on coming to Canada in her girlhood she was mar- ried to the late James Webster, who predeceased her by thirteen years. For many years Mr, and Mrs. Web- ster lived on the 13th of H'ullett, where' they reared 'their family. Three year's ago she came to Clinton to make her, home with h'er, daughter, Mrs. A. C. Vodden, where she died. She had a family of, four sons' and two daughters, the daughters, being Mrs. G.' E. Saville and Mrs, Vodden sof Clinton, the sons, Williani on the homestead, ,Joseph, also '.of the 13th ,of Hullett, Alexander, of North Dab. ,kota, who died a number of years ago; and James of Toronto, who died on. 'Sun'day, before his mother's remains. had been laid away: • 'The funeral took' place firom the 'home of Mr. and' Mrs.' `trodden on; 'Monday afternoon,' interment beitig -Made in Blyth cemetery. On Tuesday morning the members'' of the 'family went to Toronto to at- tend the funeral of',tb.eir brother, the tbitewho died as a James Webster, , rsult of an attach of ' nfluenza.-- . tCiinton News -Record RALLY DAY SERVICES OBSERVED ON SUNDAY IN THE UNITED CHURCH Sunday, September 30th was Rally Day in the United Church and the services were characterized by most' interesting features. In the morning' the superintendent and officers of the Sunday school, along with the minis- ter, took part in the service. Several of the younger scholars delighted the congregation with their recitations and solos. The junior choir led in the service of praise and also contributed. a special number in a most pleasing manner. The address was delivered by Miss C. Wellwood, who chose for her sub- ject "The. Lure of the Mission Field". Very effectively Miss' Wellwood told of the work being done in China, stressing' the joy that conies to the heart when one is .privileged" to open a few windows whereby the light streams into darkened lives. Surely such service as this is worth while. At the conclusion of Miss Well - wood's address, Mr. W. H. French proceeded to address the speaker, and on behalf of the Sunday school pre- sented her with a cheque." Then, re- presenting the Official Board and con- gregation Dr. R. C. Redmond read an address after which Mr. W. J. Greer presented Miss Wellwood with a che- que. Both the addresses gave expres-' sion to our deep regret and sorrow ate having to say "Good-bye", but there was also the note of pride and joy in the thought that the church is being so well and efficiently represented in China by one of its own members. We wish Miss Wellwood "bon voyage", a' term of service that will be the crown- ing glory of all her years spent in China, and then a safe returns to her home and loved ones, The afternoon service followed closely the programme issued/ by the Sunday School Department. The sup- erintendent, Mr: Frank Howson, was assisted by Mrs. J. McMichael and Mrs. T. Kew who led in the respon- sive readings, etc. Miss B. Joynt pleasingly related the story of "The Christ of the Andes, a most fitting contribution as "peace" was the dom- inant thought of the entire program. Solos, duets, readings and other ex- ercises were given by the scholars and were greatly appreciated. Perhaps the most interesting feature was the pro- motion of the little folk from one class to another. After answering a few questions they passed'. through miniature white gates, while the wohle school sang "Open the Gates" spec- ially composed for the occasion. The day was brought to a close by a rally of the young people at the ev- ening service. The subject of the min- ister's address was "Anchors For the Soul". Likening life to a voyage, he stressed the importance of'having an- chors that would hold in any storm. The choir rendered special numbers which were greatly enjoyed. Thus came to a close one of the most suc- cessful "Rallies" of the church, and the large congregations undoubtedly received inspiration and encourage- ment to more effective service for God and His, Church. One evening previously the W. M. S. honoured Miss Wellwood with •a handsome club bag. r .10 Miss Caroline Wellwood ,7 W -ho left Wingham on Monday for China to resume her duties on the Mission Staff of the United Church, BULBS FOR SALE We have a large shipment of bulbs coming direct from Holland, which we expect to arrive next week. These bulbs will be of highest quality ob- tainable, and which we can quote very attractive prices. Come in and look our stock over and get our prices be- fore making your purchase. A. C. Adams. Hospital Donation Day: The Women's Auxiliary to the Gen eral, Hospital will make their collec- tion of fruit and vegetables for the hospital on Tuesday, October 16. Please have your donations ready. FIX. THESE ROADS Will someone in authority tell us why the delay in completing the work on Dickey's Hill? For the past six or seven years this piece of road has been in anything but a satisfactory condition, while the stretch of road east and west has been 'improved. What has our County Engineer to say fol •the cause of the delay?. Rumor has it that the Bluevale road,, under improvement just east of Wing - ham, ham, is not to receive gravel this fall. .. Do the authorities wish this .to be- come a worse quagmire than last spring, when one farnner scarce got Meals or, sleep;: from palling motors make a finished out. By all means' a job of these two pieces of , road this year. PLAY AT BLUEVALE The Anglican young people of Bel - grave, will present the play "Deal 'Ern Over" in the Foresters' Hall, Blue - vale on. Friday evening, October 12th. The proceeds will be devoted to pro- viding playground equipment for the Bluevale school. Admission 35 cents and 15 cents. FAIR NIGHT DANCE Harold Skinner's Blue Water Boys will fill a special engagement in Wing- ham Arena on Fair Night, Wednes- day, October SOth, as well as their regular dance programme on Thurs- day, October llth, with new music and new songs. Admission 10c. An ideal ending to a Fair Day outing. A. C. ADAMS SPECIALS No. 37—Best Pair of Fancy Dress- ed Chickens; $5.00 in goods, donated by A. C. Adams; Chickens to become property of, donor. No. 38—Best Working Man's Din- ner, to be composed of not more than ten items; $5.00 in trade, donated' by A. C. Adams; Dinner to become pro- perty of donor. Not 39—Best Pint Canned Rasp- berries; $1.00 in trade, donated by A. C Adams; Raspberries to become pro- perty of donor. Noy 40—Best One Dozen Raspber- ry Tarts; $1.00 in trade, donated by A. C. Adams; Tarts to become pro- perty of donor. No. 53 -For the best Loaf of White Bread baked with Purity Flour pur- chased from A. C. Adams; 49 lbs of Purity flour. Bread to become pro- perty of donor. No. 54 -For the largest Loaf of White Bread Baked with Purity flour purchased from A. C. Adams: 49 lbs. of Purity flour. Bread to become the property of the donor. The last two were not ,Included in the prize list or list of specials. MAITLAND PRESBYTERIA L A sectional meeting of thet W.M.S. of Maitland Presbyterial will be held in Erskine. Presbyterian church, Dun- gannon, on Tuesday, October 9th,% at 2.30 p.m. Delegates or secretaries from each auxiliary in the„ Presbyter- ial are expected to give brief reports of the methods adopted by them for the furtherance of the work in indi- vidual auxiliaries and encouraging fen- tures in ;connection therewith.' A cor- dial invitation is extended to all in- terested 'in ii-terested'in the work of W. M. S. to attend WINGH ' FALL FAIR OCTOB R 9th ' 10th All that is wanted now for the most successful ;.show in the history of Turnberry Agricultural Society is fine weather and this seems assured, Hon. J. S. Martin Who will officially open Wingham Fall Fair on Wednesday, October 10, at 1 o'clock' p.m.• Tuesday and Wednesday, 9th and 10th are the dates, so just knock off work for a day and see the big affair in rural shows. LOCAL AND PERSONAL The Annual meeting of the Wo- men's Auxiliary to the General Hos- pital will be held in the Council Cham- ber on Friday afternoon, October 12 at 3.45. A full attendance of members is requested. YOne of the prizes offered by the Chas. Chapman Co. of London, for the neatest loose-leaf note book submit- ted by Ontario High School students has k been awarded to Miss Nettie Ho- nruth of Wingham High School. ',( r Mr. and Mrs. H. Damm, also Clar- ence, Clayton and Gertrude Damm of Durham, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. E. Zurbrigg. Mr. and Mrs. Sam Wilson and 'fanc- ily of Durham, visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. E. Zurbrigg. Mr. and Mrs. David Falconer spent a few days in Detroit this week. Mr, and Mrs. Wm. Hodgkins of Nia- gara Falls, Ont., spent the week -end at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wni. Gray. Mr. and Mrs. Howard Gray of Nia- gara Falls, Ont., spent their vacation with the formers parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Gray, Minnie street. Wingham Fall Fair will be held on Tuesday and Wednesday next, Octob- er 9th and 10th, and our patrons and friends are invited to make our store their headquarters. Our store will be open all day Wednesday, October 10. —Willis Shoe Store, phone 129. XDr. and Mrs. Redmond left on Mon- day, for New York, where the doctor will remain for the month of October doing Post Graduate work in the hos- pitals. )( Secure your tickets for the big Con- cert Fair Night. Plan of hall at Mc- Kibbon's Drug Store. Mrs. Win, Walsh of Detroit, is vis- iting her sister, Mrs. Hinscliffe. Mrs. Robt.. `Kuhlman and daughter, Maud, of Detroit, are the guests of Mrs. Hinscliffe. On Thursday, September 27th, Mrs. Alex. Scott entertained a number of her . old school mates, the occasion being her birthday. After spending the afternoon in old fashioned chat they all repaired to the dining -room where the birthday dinner was served. ;The tables were decorated in mauve and white. Annual v Thanksg iin . Services of St. £' ;Paul's church were postponed, on ac- count of the death of W. J. Boyce, from Sunday, Sept, 30th, to Sunday, October 14th, Rubber Boots—High in quality, low in price; for Men, Women and Child- ren at Greer's Shoe Store. ssiCir l The VictoryMission c e •of the Wingham United Church are holding a bazaar on November 24th. Fuller particulars later, Subscriptions $2.00 per year. PROMINENT BUSINESS MAN PASSES SUDDENLY IN PERSON OF W. J. BOYCE Life's uncertainty received another emphasis on Thursday morning in the passing of W. J. Boyce, one of the town's best known business men. He suffered acutely at times from heart. trouble, and for a couple of days pre- viously intimated to his immediate friends that all was not well. He con- tinued his work until six o'clock, spent the evening at home, and about three in the morning called a doctor, and in half anhour passed away. Sudden as was the summons, it was as he would have it, and realized that such it must be. He was born in London/ and after learning the plumbing business spent some time in Cleveland, coming to Wingham 20 years ago. Here he proved himself a good business man, energetic and capable, serving the peo- ple capably as councillor for two terms, and taking an active interest in the town's progress. A keen curl- er and • an :enthusiastic bowler, he spent many a pleasant hour in his favorite recreations. To his energy, in part, is due the erection ofthe new curling rink. b The funeral took place from his late residence, Minnie Street, on Sunday to. Wingham Cemetery, services being conducted by Rev. F. W. Schaffter, of. St. Paul's church, of which he was an earnest supporter. A member of Wingham Lodge A. F. & A. 111.1 No, 286, about one hundred members of. the Craft attended the funeral, and conducted the ritual at the grave. Headed by the town band, the funeral wended its way to God's acre, where all that is mortal off .a respected, up - 'right citizen was Laid reverently away. He is survived by his widow and three children, Corsan in London; Harold in Toronto and Jean at home, to whom, a great measure of sym- pathy is extended. C. G. I. T. HONOUR DEPARTING. MEMBERS )(On• Friday evening, September 21st, the Ukanous group of the Canadian Girls in Training met in the basement of the United Church, where a very enjoyable evening was spent, during which time a presentation was made to Erma Finch prior to her departure for Western University and also to Yvonne, McPherson who has gone to Queen's. University. The presents given were a leather hand bag to Er- ma and an ivory clock to Yvonne. Mary Robertson read the address and Norma Coutts made the presentation Music came next, then refreshments, after which this very enjoyable even- ing was brought to a close. KIRKLAND LAKE NEWS Important discoveries have recently been made on the Bidgood, Moffatt Hall, while last week three finds of major importance have been made on the Gordon-Lebel, one vein being ov- er 30 feet in width and showing a length of over 200 feet with excellent mineralization. A MIDWAY FOR WINGHAM FAIR W. J. Greer, Secretary of Wingham Fall Fair, received a message on Tuesday that the Elite Attractions that held forth for a week in Wing - ham Park last June, would be back for -the Fall Fair, Tuesday and Wed- nesday of next week. The attractions include Merry-go-round, Ferris Wheel Concessions and side-shows. LOCAL AND PERSONAL Farm. Shoes — Solid leather I all through, lowest price at Greer's Shoe Store. The regular monthly, meeting of the W. M. S. will be held in St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church on Monday after- noon, Oct. 8th, at 3 o'clock. The top- ic, "The India Way" will be taken by Mrs. Tervitt. Please note change of. day, Monday instead of Tuesday. School Reports, High School Field Day Sports, George Mason's letter, and othe ritems are held over till next week. The Sunday School lesson which appears in this issue of the Advance- Times is for October 14th. Mr .and Mrs. A. G. Sutton of North Bay, are guests at the home of Miss Elizabeth Sutton, Albert street. } Mr. T. K. Bibb of Detroit, has been granted a leave of absence from the Chevrolet Motor Co., and with his wife, (nee Rea Currie), left on a mot- or trip to Hopewell, Virginia. %(' Mr. and Mrs. Merton Galbraith and Mina Currie of Leamington,motored from Detroit and spent the week -end at the home of their parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Currie, East "W'awanos}i.v A peculiar accident happened to a `horse on the farm of P. Alton, Nelson Township, " while threshing grain in the field was in progress. The ani- mal switched its tail into the cylinder pulley of the separator and had the tail completely torn off. The horse Was pulled against the machitte and a protruding rod was driven 14 inches , into the. uunfortunate beast's hnndquar tears before it could be released. TEESWATER FANS SHOW APPRECIATION Monday was a great day for Wing- ham's greatest suburban section, when the ball tosser of that place grabbed the Bruce championship from Chesley by a 3-2 victory in Kincardine. Al- ways given the heartiest of enthusias- tic support, Teeswater ball • players showed real form in the final struggle, and proved that the confidence in their ability and sportsmanship was justi- fied. Chesley scored the first run in the opening inning, and tallied again in the second inning, the score re- maining unchanged until the fifth in- ning when Teeswater scored once. In the seventh evened the score when Leo. Oberle crashed out a home run, and before the end of that inning had secured the third and winning run of the game. No person denies Tees - water all the honour and satisfaction they get out.of the season's play, and in this. Wingham joins heartily. This town contributed three players, Dr. G. W. Howson, Norman Geddes and Kenneth Somers, towards Teeswater's victories, so we, too, can feel a bit chesty over the matter. Teeswater manifested its appreciation by seren- ading the town Monday evening by a cavalcade of motors, whose horns honked applause, and the youngsters yelled themselves hoarse. Thanks, sister village. 'A little reciprocity in sport, :good fellowship and friendli- ness brings its own reward. try h� D. A. Andrew D. A. Andrew has been appointed District Supervisor for the London Life Insurance Company, with head- quarters at Wingham, Mr, Andrew is a graduate of the Ontario Agricul- tural College and for several years : with h the Lon- donto his association don Life was engaged as Representa- tive of the Ontario Department of Agriculture. BULBS FOR SALE We have a large shipment of bulbs coining, direct from Holland, which we expect to arrive next week, These bulbs will be of the highest quality ob- tainable, and which we can quote very attractive prices. Come Come in and look our stock over and get our prices be- fore making your purchase. A,C. Adams. EBENEZER CHURCH, MORRIS ANNIVERSARY SERVICES Will be held on Sunday, October 7th, whet( Rev. G. M. Guest of Ethel' will preach at 11 a,m. and p.m. ' WEDDINGS Fuller -Herbert XA pretty wedding took place at the home of Mrs, George Herbert, St... George street Mitchell when their youngest daughter, Olive :Mae, was married to Howard Edward Fuller, of Wingham, "son of Mrs. Edward Fuller, of Logan. Rev. R. E..Capper, rector of Trinity Angl•c n Church, perform- ed the ceremony n the presence of the immediate `relatives and friends of the bride and groom. A wedding lunch- eon was served, and later Mr. and/ Mrs. Fuller left by motor for New Liskeard, and on their return will re- side in Wingham. Brown -Preston A very quiet wedding was solem- nized early Monday morning, October', lst, in St. Paul's Anglican church, when Miss'Helen Lenore Preston, se- cond daughter of Mr, and Mrs. Frank O. Preston, was united in marriage to Mr. Chas. Edward Brown, jr., of To- ronto, only son of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. E. Brown of Windsor. ',Rev, F. W_ Schaffter officiated.' The attendants of the bridal couple were Miss Mar- jorie Preston and Mr. Durward Pres ton, sister and brother of the bride. After a dainty luncheon the happy couple left for Toronto where they will reside. The out of town guests were Mr. and Mrs. F. J. Balding and son, Billy, of Chicago, Ill, Little -Geddes `* The Manse, Wingham, was the scene of a pretty event at high noon,. Saturday, when Eugenie Isabell, elder daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Ged- des, Beigrave, was united in marriage to Joseph P. Little, son of Mr. and Mrs. George Little, McKillop, with Rev. Dr. D. Perrie 'officia'ting.y( The bride looked charming in a gown of honey dew Elizabeth crepe made in period style with trimming of rust transparent velvet, and carried .a bou- quet of Columbia roses and maiden hair fern. She was attended by her sister; Miss Annie Geddes, who wore a becoming gown of beige lace over crepe of the same shade and carried a boquet of yellow butterfly roses and fern. The groom was supported by his cousin, Mr. Geo. Wheatley. After the ceremony a reception was held at the home of the bride's parents, ';Bel - grave, the colour scheme of the din- ing room being pink and white. The groom's; gift to the bride was a che- que; to the bridesmaid, a silver mesh bag and groomsman, a pair of kid gloves. The happy young couple left on a short motor trip, the bride trav- elling in a dress of maroon crepe back', satin, brown broadcloth coat opos- sum trimming, shoes, gloves, purse and hat to match. Upon their return they will reside on the grooms farm,. McKillop, and will be at home to their friends after October 15th. WINGHAM BUSINESS MEN IN- VITE YOU TO COME TO THE FAIR While Wednesday is one of the. regular half holidays observed by the business men of Wingham, they will have their business places open . on the second day of the Fall Fair, Wed- nesdey, October 10th. This is an in- vitation to the . visitors that day, of welcome to the stores of the town, to make them your meeting place; and of course, to inspect the goods they offer. Oillitee UNITED CHURCH WINGHAM Rev, Sidney , Davison, Pastor Tel,—Church 140, Parsonage 183 Sunday, October ?'th Rev. F, W. Craik of Gerrie, which preac hat both services. ANNIVERSARY SERVICES Sunday,October O ober/' 14th Speaker—= Rev. Dr, Arnup, Toronto. Special Soloist--= Mrs. Grainger, Toronto.