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The Wingham Advance Times, 1929-05-30, Page 1Pa"+ trnttr- pp Single Copies, Five Cerxts. • i2taSFClYctr°•4'd G. "w,..,,,,. - With Which is Amalgamated The Gorrie Vidette and Wroxeter WINGHAM, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, MAY 30th, 1929 News« Subscriptions $e,00 :pet Yar• FIRE SIREN ALARM The new fire siren was' given a good test last week and the Fire 'Committee have decided to keep ,it. It will be moved forward and pro- perly erected ,within the next few weeks, The Bell Telephone. Co. have been raising strong protests over the present system wherebythere is a phone in each fireman's residence, Under the old ,plan the responsibility ;for repeating the location of the fire, rested with the operator at central.. Under the system about to be instal=. ' .led, the operators will be relieved of ' this responsibility. The person wish- ing to ,report a fire when the new installation is ready, will simply call for Fire and will be connected at once tto the Clerk's Office on a special fire phone as well as to three or four oth- er phones installed at points where scmeone is always in attendance. The siren will trip off automatically as • soon 'as central makes the connection to the fire phones. Under, the new plan no time will be lost; as the siren will commence to operate instantly. This is the system installed in other tcwns and recommended by the Bell Telephone Co, The .public will be advised when the new system is ready ' for oPeraation, Had Three Seconds Grace Robert A. Spotton, on Saturday, had about three seconds. to spare in. ;'having one of his monuments • placed for himself. In driving to his gar - .age at the rear of his marble works, -when passing the end of jt A. Car'rie's 'livery barn, he heard a thunderous. 'noise,' and turning around saw the 'whole wall bulge out and flatten it- self on the grounds, Three seconds 'sooner and the mass would have ton - pled over on his car. 'It was a nar row escape and one to jar a person's nerves; The place had been under suspection for some time, as the roof had sagged considerably, and work eves' to be started at once on neces- sary repairs. There is just a possibil -ity the place may not be rebuilt. It :ris a pert ' of the Swartz estate, OBITUARY Mrs. Margaret Lamont week passed away last w ek in Mount Pleasant, Michigan, Mrs, Mar- garet Lamont, a former resident of Whitechurch. Several years ago, she and her husband, left for Michigan, where Mr Lamont: died, leaving her with seven small children, two boys .and five girls, By ''self-denial; per- serverance and an ambition to make thein position in life an easier one than had been hers, she gave, them a good education, all qualifying for tea- .. chers. She is survived by .one bro- ther, Malcom in Waterford;.: Mrs. John Taylor of London, Mrs. j. Mc- Namara of Toronto, andMrs. 'Arthur Hamilton of Windsor. A sister, Sad- ie of London, and a brother, Angus • of Port Arthur, predeceased her see- erel. years. Mrs, George Taylor of • Lower Wingham, and Mrs.. E. Jac- quer of Whitechurch, are aunts of Mrs. `Lamont; LEBANON CHAPTER R. A. M., HONOR GRAND SUPT. Rt, Ex-Companioh Hill, Greed Superintendent of Huron District, paid his official visit to Lebanon Chapter on Tuesday evening of last week, receiving a:warni welcome from a very good representation of the lo- cal companions, and a number from Goderich. After exemplifying ` the Royal Arch Degree in a very credit- able manlier, the distinguished Com- panion offered a few words of con- gratulation and appreciation. At an enjoyable banquet in the Brunswick afterwards; a brief toast list was hon oared. Rt, Ex. Companion Dill re- sponding to the "Grand Chapter", r,iii a pleasing speech in which he traced the origin, development and growth of the organization, until in Ontario it has over 126 Chapters with a'mem.,. bership of 26,000. Short addresses -n were 'also made by Companions J. Irl, Croft, C G. .Robertson, R. D. Mc- Kay, Charles Robertson of Goderich, • and W. Davidson of Lucknow. Dr. H. W. Colborne is attending the Ontario Medical Association at Hamilton, and his office will be clos- ed till Friday noon, May 31st, Mrs. Colborne and jimmy are visiting in Toronto. Mr, and Mrs, Merton Galbraith and Tim %1;, Currie, of IDetroit) visited at their hoose in East Wawenosh over the week»end WINGHAM GENERAL HOSPITAL GRADUATION SERVICES ARE VERY IMPRESSIVE AFFAIR On Tuesday evening of last week the Town Hall held a capacity aud- ience of the friends of the two grad- uating nurses .in _this year's class, and of those citizens who take a r.ea1'in terest in this very worthy and neces- sary institution. Miss Charlotte E. Smith, of Lucknow, and Miss Ina R, Cunningham, of Brussels, ate the two graduating nurses. Banked with a profusion of flowers and appropriate furniture, the stage presented a most attractive appearance when the nurses and others taking part in the pro - 'gramme, took their places. Richard Vanstone; I.C., one of the Board. very acceptably acted as Chairman, and presented the annual statement; which kr the first time on record, showed an adverse balance. How- ever, the hospital is on a practically self-sustaining basis,' serves the 'dis- trict efficiently, and for the most of gives them a thrill. As a result they .tip to the present time, Reference was also made to the noble, devoted and self-sacrificing servicerendered by our Canadian nurses during the Great War. The speaker expressed the opinion that under existing con- ditions, in this province' there would always be a demand for the services of the trained nurse. In this age of machinery, electric- ity, fast trains and the automobile, accidents are of frequent occurrence and in such cases many nurses are required. In our asylums, hospitals sanitaria, homes for the incurable and in many other institutions, thousands of: trained nurses are employed. During the present age, people seem to place too low a value on hu- man life. They are not satisfied with the ordinary amusements and rcrea- tions' but demand something that Miss Charlotte E. Smith, of Lucknow. the ,time its various wards are occup- ied But . compared with similar in- stitutions in other counties, Wing - ham hospital does. not receive as lib- eral nuusicipal grants, and this per- haps accounts in a degree for the pre- sent situation, Rev. J. Seobie, of Belgrave, of- fered the invocation, after which solos by Miss Sara MacLean, Thomas Wat- sox? and Archie Ballantyne were well rendered and much aprreciated. A reading by Mrs. Angus McDonald and an instrumental duet by Misses Bessie Abell and Hazel Brandon were charmingly given, Rev. Sidney Davi- son administered the Florence Night- ingale Pledge, after which the nurses were presented with their certificates of graduation by Di'. R. C. Redmond, Mr. A. H. Musgrove, gave a vigorous address on the nursing profession from the time it first originated. Mr. Musgrove in opening his ad- dress ddress gave a brief account of the ii ` r Crimean War, referring more partic- ularly to the great work of Miss FIot•- ence'Nightingale among the wounded soldiers in the hospitaals at Scutari. The success of her work an this oc- casion gavethe nursing profession a standing which it has maintained e —Photo by Zurbrigg Miss Ina R. :Cunningham, of Brussels. have become trtore 'daring, and ven- turesome, and as a resnit many acci- dents occur.: They should bear in mind that, in the "game of life" they are always subject to the external laws, of nature, forces' fixed, nue changeable, and unrelenting, making no allowance for any mistake that niay be made, always ` exacting the full penalty. Most of our sufferings and misfortunes result from a viola- tion of the •natural laws. CiviIizecl. communities ,have "man- made laws" for the protection of 'life and property, and for the well-being of the community. The violation of such laws has filled our ,prisons and houses of detention. Obedience to the natural, spiritual and civil laws, is essential to our happiness, com- fort and safety. Using as an illustra- "E on the "spare' tire of an automo- bile, the speaker pointed out that' for. the organs of the human body, es- sential to life—the brain, heart, lungs,. stomach etc., there were no spares, these organs could not be replaced, hence care should be taken not to impair their efficiency if we hoped for a happy and useful life. During the evening the High School Orchestra rendered several selections, SOFT 'BALL NEWS I The United Church Team sprung a surprise last Wednesday night by defeating the Fry-Gunns, the .score being 18 to 17. In the early part of the game it looked, like a sure win for the Fry-Gtinns, But Soft Ball is like a horse race, you never know who will win until the finish, Wal- ter VanWyck pitched a wonderful game but his team mates did not give the support they are capable of. Bat- teries, Fry -Games, W. VattWyck and H. Wild; United Church, R. Cope land, 5. Tiffin and B. Fox. On Monday nigAit the Ll'oyd's team woe ' from the United Church by a score of 11 to '9, This was, a real snappy game, with both pitchers in excellent fortis, Batteries, Lloyds, S. Vanstone and A, Hammond; Unit- ed Church; 3, Tiffin and B. Fox . On Wednesday night the X -Rayed and Fry-Ganns play; this will be a game worth coming to seer On Friday night the Foundry and Stars meet for the first time -this sea- son. The Foundry bays are out to beat the •Stars and will have every- thing from motiiding-bolas to kniekel plating tanks to take the ,shine off the Stars. Both teams will be at full strength and a real battle will be fought. Owing to the circus coining on Monday next the game scheduled for, that eightt will be postponer) until a later date, Keen interest is being taken its the games and a good night's sport is, in store for everyone who attends. No admission is charged at any game, A silver' collection is taken up at each game to defray expenses, Church League Gaines: The Wingham haUnited Church teat t play their first game of the season in Church League on Thursday night in Wroxeter. Gatne called at 6,45, Next Tuesday the Salem Team play the Ufited Church Team in the Town Park, Salem have a real snappy team and they are out to winthis game. Keep the games in mind and come and enjoy an hour at the paark. FIELD CROP COMPETITIONS The '1urnberry Agricxtltural Society is conducting Field Crop Competi- tions this year in two classes and are asking for entries in same. Combined Field Crop Crop and Cleaned. Setd Competition Will be in Oats and the Field Crop in Ttu•n.ips, Entries' will be received by the sec. retary, for one or both of the above classes, up to June 10th, Mr, Leslie l3rydges of Acton, spent the, 24th visiting here, Miss M. Whittaker visited at Mait- land Glen farm with Jiro H. Currie, Of Detroit, on Suttday, The Ladies' Bowling Club will ,neet an Tuesday afternoon, Julie 4th, at 3 o'clock, at the Club House, to organize for the season. Inur•�w.u,un nrn�.r,... LOCAL AND PERSONAL Mr. Harold Mills of Toronto, was a week -end visitor at his home here. Mr. Malcolm. Ross of Toronto, was a visitor in town over theee k -e - d. w k n Miss Mary Stokes of Galt, visited over the week -end at her home here. . Miss Velma Johnston of London, spent the week -end at her home here. Mr, Harold Wright of Toronto, vis- ited over the holiday at his .home here. Mr. and Mrs. Cyril Wright of Galt, were visitors in town over the week- end Miss Elizabeth Johns of Port Col- borne, visited at her home here over the, 24th, Misses Mary and—Celeste Carr of Toronto, spent the week -end at their home here. Mr.. and Mrs, Earl Johns of Tor- onto, visited over the holiday at his home in town, ‘/Mr. Neil Carr of the Bank of Com- merce staff here has been transferred to Niagara Falls. )� Mrs. Win. Shoehottom has returned hone after spending the past three inonths in. Detroit visiting relatives. Mrs,. Charles Burney of Exeter, vis- ited at the home of her sister, Mrs, H. Hopper, 'over 'the week -end, Dr. and Mrs. Armstrong and fam- ily of Port Credit, visited at the home of. Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Isard over the week -end. Mr. Smith Hutton of Toronto, spent a few days last week at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Hutton, • Mr. and Mrs.. Mason,Mrs. E. Bas- sett and Miss Ida Bassett of Listowel spent Sunday at the house of Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Tyndall.;. Miss Edna Musgrove of Galt .Cgl Iegiate staff, spent the holiday at the. home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Musgrove. )f Mr. Lionel Rich who is attending the Wingham Business College, has been awarded a specialFold Enable' by the United Type'w'riter Co. Mr.. and Mrs. . H. Diamond are in Toronto this week, attending the fun- eral of the former's brother, the late Jno. Diamond, 525 Lansdowne Ave, Miss Helen Field, a graduate of the Wingharn Business College,. has taken a position with the'Em io ers' P Y Realty Co., of Toronto. "Cloe" Clark, . Walkerton's hockey rink manager and well-known sport- ing enthusiast, has been'appointed egg inspector for Bruce, Grey and Hur- on, at'a salary of $1600.00 Don't Forget the Comedy -Drama "Cranberry Corners" to be presented under the auspices of Mission Cir - f c,e of :Belmore United Church Fri- day evening, June 7th, at 8.15 p.m. Admission s 3'5cand25c. XThe Cosens Real Estate Agency re- ports the following sales for the week: The Geddes residence, Leopold. St., to Mr. Albert j.: Robinson; and the Hanna property, John St., next the C. P. R., to Mr. Joseph Pugh, x Anniversary service vein be held in Calvin Presbyterian Church, East Wawanosh, di Sunday, June 2nd., Rev. C. G. Jones, of Canipbellville, Ont,, a former pastor; will take charge. of the service. The service to be held at 11 a.m. and 7.30 p.m. , .� Vtsfrtors in town --over t1se: holiday were: Mr. Wilfred `:Congrain, Toron to; Mir. W. A. B.rackley, Toronto; Mr, C N, Blackhall, Toronto; Miss Ann Blackhall, Toronto Miss Elsie Blackhall, ` Crediton; Miss Ruth Smith,Woodstock; Mr. and Mrs. F. Hantnore,Sai•nia. X The Huron Old Boys' Association of Toronto will hold their annual picnic itt Exhibition Park on Sattrr- day, June 8th, commencing at three o'clock. in addition to the usual games,etc., there will be a myster- ious' Mn.: Huron on the grounds and a prize is offered for his identifica- tion by a lady. The regular May meeting of the Victory Mission Circle was held on Tuesday, May 21st, at the home of Mrs. G. Baker, who took charge of the meeting. The continued study of "Drums in the Darkness" was taken lay Mrs. Rev, Davison, and a nlost in teresting and vivid comparison given of the state of the African women before and after 'receiving the Gos- pel of Christ, A splendid report of the Presbyterial held at Exeter, was given by Mrs, W. Finch. A vee'y in- tcresting letter from Mss C Well - wood, written just after she arrived back in China, was Lead. _h UNITED CHURCH LONDON CONFERENCE OF WOMEN'S MISSIONARY SOCIETY There were approximately 250 del. egates to the 3rd annual meeting of the Women's Missionary society of the United Church of Canada, London conference, which opened' Tuesday, May 14th, in St. Andrew's United Church, Chatham. Miss A. M, Rene nie, of New Hamburg, opened the sessions at 1.30 o'clock, Eight Presbyterials, Kent, Essex,. Lambton, Huron, Elgin, Middlesex, Oxford and Perth counties are rep-, resented in the 250 delegates.. The executive was busy Monday night discussing the preliminaries of the session. , At the close of the afternoon ses- sion, Rev. W. J. Preston, pastor of St, Andrew's, celebrated the Sacra- ment of the Lord's . Supper. As honor guests to the conference the ladies have Miss Minnie Shipley, of Honan;. Miss Clara Preston, of Ronan; MissJessie Weir, of India, Miss Emoline Black, . of Border Cit- ies' Mission; Mrs. Lindsay, of, the Border Cities' Mission and Miss E, J, Ardell, of. Friendship House, London, Some very interesting addresses were given by these ladies. "A great religious' revival is on the way," predicted Rev. W. R. McIn- tosh, B.A., D,D., of London, in .Mis- sionary Society during the evening session; "I have come here," he said, "to Pay a debt of gratitude to the wo- men of the church in the wonderful service they have been rendering." "We are too devoted to things," he said, "and not enough to God. There is a great religious revival on. the way. Men and women have grown tired of things; they look to them for the comforts of life. There is too much criticism in the world to- day We cant all like everybody at once, it isn't human nature; but it is Godly to love. "Although we owe a debt of grat- itude to the women we also are in debt to the Lord of Life. What used to be the slave of pian now is the pride and joy, woinan. The greatest feature of the church is 'tee worsen and children therein." Mrs. A. M. Rennie, president, also addressed the gathering in the even- ing, confining her talk to the work which the organization has done and that to which it has pledged itself in the future. Rev. James McCrae, B.A., extended the greeting of the Kent Presbytery. Several reports were re- ceived. The sessions proper opened at 1.30 Tuesday when Miss A. M. Rennie took the chair. Scripture reading was given, by Mrs, C. W. Dewitt Cosens, The snminating committee' reported upon their morning deliberations, cov- ering committees on resolutions, memorialsn a d courtesy. For the resolutions committee Mrs, W. R. McIntosh, of London was appointed convener with Miss Margaret Geddes of Embro; and Mrs, Curtis of Sarnia, assistants, Mrs, James McCrae, of. Merlin was' appointed convener' of the memorial committee to be assisted by. Mrs.. Lorne Eddy -and Mrs: Hogg, of Clinton. The courtesy committee composes Mrs, Ferguson of Essex, Mr&,R: S. Heard, of St.;,Thomas and Mrs_ G W. Henderson, of Chatham: In her report, Mrs. 3. R. McDon- ald, recording secretary, lamented the . fact that so little interest had been takers in the work among the young women and girls of the churches, the source from which the greatest help in the future could be expected to be gleaned, ,' Mrs. R. Lundy, the strangers sec- retary urged that more interest be taken in this department of work, stating that if a, more sturdy Organ- ization an- ization was to be procured, both at home and abroad,this step was en- tirely necessary. In making, the argu hent stronger, Mrs, Lundy gave a,. particular instance of a native of India visiting this country'some: time ago. He was• cor- dially received by the missionary soc- ieties and was made to feel quite at home wherever he chanced• to. be, As the result, upon his return to his native shore, he'was quite enthusiastic over the possibilities of the society and did amazing things in helping the people of his 'place of nativity in treating the missionaries with deeper respect, thereby pushing the Gospel farther afield. The secretary reported that the work of this department had com- pletely doubled itself during the past year Nearly "thr"ee thousand stran- gers to Canada were visited and with other people who needed assistance, a total of 5,760 were cared for during the year. This report met with great enthusiasm from the ladies.` A plea that the Missionaary Month- ly, the official organ of the Domin- ion wide Missionary Society, be sup- ported in a better manner has ex- tended by Mrs. W. H. Willis, secre tars of this department. Although the allocation of monies of the London Conference had not yet been reached, the report of Mrs. W. W. Prudham, Christian steward- ship and finance secretary, was very encouraging, 98 per cent: of the cir- cles comprising the conference have taken . the weekly budget system in order to raise funds. 45 per cent, of the circles .had reached their alloca- 'ton. The sum to,be raised this year by the London Conference was $140,- t00, and the`beaetiful part of this was. teat no adverse criticism had been trade regarding this sum. 1 "The money is needed," she said, 1et'">..i why not organize and give con - 4t entiouRsly to • it, Let: us aim. hi.b and renmember that we are all Istewards."' CHURCH SOFT BALL LEAGUE SCHEDULE East Huron May 30-Wingham at Wroxeter. 31—Belgrave at . Bluevale. Gorrie at Salem. June 4—Wroxeter at. Belgrave. —Bluevale at Gorrie. —Salem at W inghani. 6—Bluevale at Wingliain, 7 -Salem at Wroxeter,' Gorrie' at Belgrave. 11—Wingixam at Gorrie, —Salem at Belgrave. —Wroxeter at Bluevale, 13; Winghatn at Belgrave. 14-Gorrie at Wroxeter. —Blaievale at Satem. 21-Bluevale at Belgrave. Salem at Gorrie. 29-13elgfave at Wroxeter. -Gorrie at Bluevale, July 2 --Wroxeter .at Salem. —Belgrave at Gorrie. 4---Gorrie et Wingham, 5•—:Belgrave. at Salem, Bluevale at Wroxeter, 9—Belgrave at Wingham, —Wroxeter at Gorrie., —Salem at Bluevale. 16—W ingham at Bluevale. 18 Wingham at Salem. 22 -Wroxeter at Wingham, Girls teams playing are from Got- tie, Wroxeter, Bluevale and Belgrave. Girls' games are called at 5,30, boys' at 6.80. Any team more that half an hour late, forfeits the game 'but may play an exhibition game. Seere- tery of winning team to "send in re- port of f5aite 'to 'C; V. Johnston, Blue - vale, MEETING TO DISCUSS. WEED CONTROL A meeting of the Weed Inspectors of all municipalities of the county, of Huron and others interested in weed control, will be held at the Agricul- tural Office, Clinton, Tuesday, June 4th, at 1;30 p.m. sharp. The objects of the meeting are: --- (1) To acquaint the inspectors and all interested with the weeds and weed seeds and their control. (2) To study the weed act and to interpret it in the best interests of the farmer and the municipality. (3) This meeting will also perinit the inspectors in the county to be- come better acquainted with each other and they will have a better chance of knowing how to carry out the work with some degree of uni- formity. If we are to meet with any degree of success in the campaign against weeds, it is essential` that we have the whole -hearted co-operation of all concerned. If you can arrange to be present at this meeting we will be pleased to have you with us. G. A, McCagtie, Agricultural Representative. The friends of Mrs. J. S. Gee, of Toronto, who is staying with 1ee daughter, Mrs. F. A. Parker, will be glad to know she is' recovering from a serious illness. The regular meeting of the Wo- .mm's Auxiliary to the General Hos- pital will be held in the t P e Chamber, on Monday afternoon, Jtine. 3rd, at 3.45 o'clock:, DID YOU GET CREDIT For your last renewal to the Ad- vance-Times? The mailing sheets have been corrected up to Thursday, May 23rd, so if you will just consult the label on your paper it will show if proper credit has been given. The figures following the month indicate the year to which the subscription is paid: Again' we say thanks to those who made a renewal during the last month. WEDDINGS Mitchell -Taylor A pretty' wedding tools place at the home of Mr. and Mrs. T. Taylor, of Blyth, when their daughter, Elsie May, was united inmarriage to Ken- neth E. Mitchell, of Detroit. Rev. Dr. Barnaby officiated, the bridal cou- ple being married under an arch de- corated in yellow and white. The bride was given in marriage by her father and was charming in a gown of eggshell chiffon, madewith a tight •bodaece and uneven ski' -line, with shoes and }lose to match, and carried a large bouquet of Ophelia roses and ferns: Miss Ethel Taylor, sister _of. the bride, was bridesmaid and was gowned in yellow crepe de chine. She carried a. bouquet of Sunburst roses. Little Doris Lear, cousin of the bride, made a quaint flower. gril, . dressed in blue crepe and carried .a bouquet of yellow and blue spring flowers. The groom was supported by Walter Watkins, of Detroit. After the cere- mony the guests repaired to the din- irtg-rootre-evhere a wedding breakfast was served; the decorations of the. table being yellow and.. white, Later the happy couple left for a motor trip to Niagara Falls and Buffalo. The bride travelled in a gown of mauve crepe and black beaver trimmed coat. They will reside in Detrbit. Shropshall-Baker St. Paul's Church, Wingham, : was the scene of a pretty wedding on Thurs., May 23, when Beatrice Evelyn Baker was united' in niarriage to Mr. LeonardShropshall. ' The bride, who. was given away by her brother, Hovv ard Baker, was becomingly gowned in a beige flat crepe with insets of lace with hat, shoes, stockings and gloves to match. Her bouquet was of peony, snapdragons, white sweet peas and fern. She was attended by her cousin, Lillian Baker of 'Wing - ham, who was gowned in red crepe de chene, trimmed with sand with hat to match. Mr. Arthur Sturdy was best man. After the wedding the happy couple returned to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Dui•nin'to a wedding supper, and then to a reception at Mr, and Mis, T. Baker's,: Afterwards 'caving on a honeymoon to Hamilton his mother's home. They will reside in Wingham. Mr, Bruce Edgar, of Toronto, vis- ited at his 'home here over the week- end. ' W, Miller. of Peterboro, flying a Moth plane, spent a day or two in town, and interested the citizens with some air stunts. It is Possible he will return when the Weather is mare favorable to do a little air -taxi busi- ness, and perhaps give some instruc- tions in air -ship driving, Imperial Oil Company are to make Goderich a distributing point for this part of 'Western Ontario, bring oil in :by tank steamers, and distributingg by tank cars and motor trucks. They AFC asking Goderich council for the privilege ofuttin upa tank 60 feet P g in diameter and 42 feet high. UNITED CHURCH WINGHAM Rev. Sidney ]Davison, Pastor i Tel .— C rut clx 140, Parsonage 183 Sunday School at 10 a. Public Worship at 1.1.. and p.tn.