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The Wingham Advance Times, 1929-12-05, Page 1REMEMBER THE ANGLICAN CHURCH BAZAAR IN THE WINGHAM COUNCIL HAMBER, ON SATUR AY AFTER ON...11) CEMB R 7th. Single Copies,' Five Cents, WINGHAM, ONTARIO, THURSDAY DECEMBER 5th 1929 Subscriptions $z.00 per year. PROSPERING IN PASADENA, CAL: The. Pasadena, Cal., Post of Nov- - ember n13th, contains a four -column .photo display of the staff, and side views of the J. Herbert Hall Com - ;patty jewellery Store. The photo- .,gravures show J. Herbert Hall, Pres- ident; Walter Hall, Vice -President; .and Earl B. Hall, in•charg e of the -:advertising, The last two were for- merly employed on the Advance, Wingham, in the early days when their father, Theo. Hall, was editor. 'The report says: In 1899, when Pasadena was a ..place of unpaved streets and small -stores, J. Herbert Hall came to this `city and established the firm which tgoday occupies an outstanding place in the business Iife of the city, as 'well as the Pacific coast. The store •today is the central point of the city .for many pioneers who patronized it -hen it was in tiny quarters at 43 East ,Colorado street. In keeping with the occasion; pic- tnres of the early days in Pasadena .:.re being exhibited at the J. Herbert Hall store. The history of the J. Herbert Hall company is the history -of the progress of Pasadena, . Build- ing iron small beginnings prompted, -by, the knowledge that Pasadena was -destined to be one of the marvelous cities of the world, Mr. Hall has al - `ways endeavored to deal' in the very finest of merchandise and has taken .a most active part in civic affairs. Store of 'Beauty Dignity and beauty create a won •derful atmosphere in the J. Herbert Mall store at 348 East Colorado street. There is to be found hare anony in the color scheme, courtesy is extended to the shopper and the 'display cases arranged with real ar- tistry all tend. to make of this jew- elry store one of which Pasadena may well be proud. It bespeaks the fine character of the men wlio have bolded well. The Hallmark quality in jewelry is the last word. J. Herbert Hall is president of the :firm Walter T.' Hall, vice-president; Earl Halt, advertising manager, Each one of these risen is civic. minded and '_has the interests of the city at heart, Babies' Cutter Robes At reduced prices. White or grey parrs and. Chinchillas. All less a third for Friday. and Saturday. King Bros. ANGLICAN CHURCH BAZAAR. Come to the Anglican Church Ba- zaar on Saturday afternoon, Dec. 7th. Sale of aprons, towels, fancy articles, :homemade cooking and candy. Af- •ternoon tea will be served. Sale will. :start at 2,30 o'clock. • ST. ANDREW'S W. M. S. The annual meeting of St. An- 'drew's Church W. M. S. will be held b, the church on Wednesday, Dec - 'ember 11th, at 3 p.m., for election of officers, so a full attendance of mem- "hers is requested. Mrs. A Carr will give a paper on a selected topic. WON'T BE LONG NOW Huron Curling Club hopes to have ice for the first game to -night, and 'consequently : the Knights of the 'Static and 'bessoni" are in high fet- tle. Pretty early for curling` in these ,parts, but just look what the weather ,anan has given. Wort. -at ice making an the Arena is also"underway. `.VISIT' THE LAND OF SUNSHINE Some people travel extensively - Ocean cruises''to far countries, Eur- ene, etc, Why not spend • a few, rinontlts this winter in California -the :land of.'sunshine and play, :where cli- rt;natic conditions are 'unexcelled the .year 'round. .A fascinating country ••of much, charm, mountain scenery of .great grandeur, ,colorful deserts, !splendid • cities and beautiful beaches where bathing ,is the universal past - time. Golf, tennis and polo are also very ;popular while yachting, fishing and ;hunting can be enjoyed to the full, .,' aneing in'the warm rnoottlit nights .for those who choose, r'When visiting California travel one seer both ways via the •Cattadian Reck- ies and stop over at Vancouver grid 'Victoria, Superb hotels, • .Sine •golf 'courses and magnificent :scenery en ,rtoute snake this well worth while. Full information, literature, etc, will .".be gladly supplied bf.arty Canadian :Pacific , egent. WINGHAM PUBLIC SCHOOL GET RESULTS OF NOVEMBER STANDING Senior IV ' Total 700, Honors 525, Pass 420. June, Buchanan 593, M. Mithchell 586, M. Reid 586; C, McKay 557, L. Hawkins 556, A. Chittick 554, R. Hut- ton 545, M. Field 525, V, Cantelon 491, A Reid 468, G. Brackenbury 451, E. .Stephenson 432, H. Brawley 421,. M. Elliott 411, L. Ludwig 408, G. King 386, M. Fry 385, L, Haller 347, H. Skelding 336, M. Mason 335, W. Henderson 801, S. Scott 278, R. Saint 188. A. L. Posliff, Teacher. `Junior IV Total 700, Honors 525. C. Nortrop 627, E. Coutts 624, D. Buchanan 605, G. Robertson 589, F. Currie 575, T. Reid 560, E. Patter- son 543, L. Browne 535, F. Collar 535, V. Carter 532, C. Stewart 525, J. Preston 523, D. Forsythe 510, L. Deyell 508, 13, Mundy 496, D. Hut- chison 463, A. Stone 463, M. Fraser 459, E. Fothergill 454, N. McEvers 443, M. Brown 423, G. Mason 422, P. Deyell 418, P. Lediet 412, L. Clark. 394, L. Bok 365, H. Finley 358, C. Normoyle 257,, 13. H. Reynolds, Teacher. Senior III • Total 600, Honors 450. R. Mitchell 521, 13. Hamilton 519, I, H'abkirle 501, W. Carr 495, E. Schaffter 493, G. King 492, 5. Zur- brigg 490, E. Field 481, D. Parker 477, E. Webb 474, H. Miller 472, M. Wilson 469, H. Burgess 456, R. Ham- mond 454, B. -Brown 453, R. Howson 452, G. Brackenbury 451, C. Chittick 450, B. Mundy 449, N. Blatchford 438, D. Rich 434, W. Small 406, E. Finley 370, M. Cruikshank 366, J. McDonald 329, S, Carter 307, C. Well - wood 298, R. Broome 232, C. ffe Farquharson, Teacher, Junior III Total 375, Honors 282, Pass 225. Lorraine Carter 339, Billie Lepard 329, Irene Mellor 327, Emma Krohn 325, 'Edith Campbell 324, Laura Campbell 322, Lloyd .Ellicott 321 Velma Stoakley 317, Helen Groves 309, Hazel I-Iawkins 306, John Lamb 306, Luetta Bok 305, Thora Davison 303, Alert Campbell 302, Zora Cam- eron 300, Winnifred' McNevin 299, John Bunn 288, Raymond Carter 284,, Wilson Brown 284, Stewart Forsythe 279, 'Stanley Henderson 277, Irene Clarke 273, Billie Davidson 271, Bea- trice Forsythe 269, Marvin Sinith 266, James Durnin 260, George Carr 259, John •Currie 258, Norma Groves 258, James Broome 248, Wornold Finley 243, Betty Collar 227, • E. Hetherington, Senior 1I 'Teacher. ,. Total 625, Honrors 469, Pass 375. Mary Preston 555, Verne Walker 542, Harry Posliff 530, Irene Chit - tick 519, Doris Armitage 513, Jean Cruikshank 509, Geoffrey Hattersley 508, Marie Popper 479, Isabel Mundy 465, Lloyd Dark 468, Jimmie Lee 462, Bob Rae 460, Lillian Fuller 446, Clarence Cantelon 439, Hazel Lediet 438, Evelyn Gamble 437, Harold Par- ker, Muriel Williams 432, Edward Finley 408, Jean Mellor 389, Evelyn Carter 378, Evelyn Campbell 373,: Ir, Ima Harrison 363, Marjorie Forsythe 355, Irene Fitt 352, Bert Vansickle 352, Harry Ross 282, Herman Ken- nedy 268, Alice Dore 254. M. Robertson, Teacher. Junior II Total 570, Honors 427, Pass 342. Patricia Parker 558, Betty Rae 493, Scott Reid 492, Russel Zurbrigg 491, Edythe Campbell 486, Lillian How- ard 486, Ruth Hamilton 473, Margar- et Marsh 466, Doris Fitt 462, Mary Thompson 462, Jean Thompson 454, Kathryn Patterson 446, Harold Step- henson 444, Charlie Krohn 443, Mary Elizabeth McKibbon 440, Lloyd Hut- ton 431, George Boyle 430, :Billie Groves 416, Mabel Fgthergill 415, Charlie Baskerville 415, Harold Ross 382, Eilene Curtis 382, Allen Small 876, Robert Casemore 355, Evelyn Edgar 355, Adelene Vansickle 327, Charlie Ross 826, . Charlie Wellwood 323, Jimmie 'iblortimer 820, Carl Bonli 254, Alvin Lediet 253, Frank Angus 252, Kathleen Saint 239, Rena Elliott 236, Jimmie Kennedy 220, Joe Wilson 180, 'Gordon Helm 150. B. Joynt, Teacher. First Book Total 370, Honors 277, Pass 148. Kenneth Jackson 358, Noreen Ben- edict 352, Margaret Homuth 341, Reba Marshall 337, Betty Lloyd 336, Billy Burgman 332, Frances Lock - ridge 330, Bertha Casemore 228, Ken- neth Johnson 327, Jeanne VanNor- man 324, Marion Ternpleman 323, Jas. Schaffter 320, Mac. Habkirk 314, Hil- da Brown 311, NoeI Stephenson 311, Gertrude Finley 307, Trevor Davison 298, Virginia Currie 296, Helen Smith 296, Jean Lee 293, Louise Dore 289, Donald Adams 288, Arnold Stoakley 288, Betty Saint 287, Nora Finley 286, John Lee 283, Billie. Forsythe 277, Donalda Henderson 276, Harold Cantelon 270, Jack Fraser 268, Ches- ter Campbell 266, Bill Sturdy 263, Lyda Brown 246, Fenton Barnes 231, Roy Dark, P. Johns, Teacher, Primary Class A. Total 229, Hon. 170, Pass 155, Billie Harrie 210,. Mabel Campbell 205, Bill Seddon 198, John 'Wilson 195, Bill Snaith 192, Reggie Collar 163, Louise Thompson 153, Helen Patterson 152, Florence Finley 187, Carl Vanner 112, Dorothy Mellor 111. Class B, Total ,118, Hon. 88, Pass 70. Billie Scott 113, Marguerite leg- .. ham 112, Frances -Robinson 111, Ag- nes Sell 110, Helen Hammond 109, Velma Ohm 108, George Johnson 108, Betty Thompson 104, Elmer Deyell 104, Betty Groves 100, Louise Lloyd 100, Harry ' 1MIontgoteery 99, Hem Lee 99, Norman Fry 98, Donald Fitt 96, Laura Collar 91, Jack Got - butt 89, Junior Nieins 86, Frances Durnin 88, Billy McNevin 83, Eva Lediet 80, Margaret Finley 78, Jack Carter 78, Wallace Smith 77, Harold Hutton 75, Cerro' Casemore 73, Ken- neth Crawford 55, *Joseph Moir 52, *Elva Haines 43, *Edna Haines 25. *---Entered during the month. A. G. Williamson, Teacher, "KING OF KINGS" Cecil 13. DeMille's wonderful. pic- ture "king of.Kings", is to be shown in the Lyceum Theatre, Thursday, Friday. and Saturday nights. It is a colorful presentation of old bible stories, ,bringing before the public in a new way; the 'meeting of'Jesns and Mary; tate appeal of the blind girl to the Madonna; the healing of Mark; ministrations of Jesus to the sick: and needy; Jesus clearing the Temple of money changers; conspiracy of Jud- as; betrayal, trial and resurrection of. Christ; Peter's denial; Golgotha and resulting earthquake and flight of the people, Two shows' each night at 7.30 and 9,30, Admission 85c and 20c, Matinee Saturday at 2,30: A REAL WINTER Following a light fall of snow ten days ago, scarcely a day has passed without more 'lenirig add,ed, till now about e foot and a• half of .'the beauti- ful covers the land, But it was the last few days of last week that the stormed reached its peak,• and assum- ed a regular February blow, with al - 'most zero temperature. There are those who say: "I told you so", old mart 13owes up at Chatsworth predic- ted this storm for Nov. 27th and he is not very far out, He seems to have guessed past about right this time and if his 'future expectations are to be realized, the people may comfort themselves for the stormiest and col- dest winter for many years, Thurs- day and Friday snow swirled around in blinding fluries, almost obscuring the view across the street, while mot- or travelling was exceedingly hazard- ous. So far, the roads are open, but it would take very little more to make old dobbin a real necessity in travel- ling. Over Walkerton' and Hanover way drifts 10 feet are reperted, but then 'almost anything may be expect- ed from Brae, Christmas Slippers` - See the at Greer's 'Shoe Store, Arena Season Tickets. Season tickets for the Arena are for sale at Cosens & Booth's Insurance office at the following prices: Family tickets $10,00, adults tickets $4.00, students and junior tickets $3.00, EUCHRE AND.DANCg To be held in Belgrave Forester&' Hall, Friday evening, Dec, 6th, under auspices of L. O. L. b]o. 462: Lunch served. • Athnission ;50e. LOCAL AND PERSONAL Women's Geytees and Goloshes for $2,25 at Greer's Shoe Store. Misses' and Children's Over'shoes,. lowest prices at Greer's Shoe Store, Mr. Geo. McMillan of Toronto, is visiting with his cousin, Miss H. Ro- derus. Come to the Christmas Concert at Stone. School, Morris, on Thursday, December 19th. Week -end meetings of Salvation Army will be conducted by Comrade Gulway of London, St, Andrew's S. S, Christmas enter- tainment will be held on Thursday evening, December 21st. Mrs. Ed. Burge of Toronto, was a week -end visitor at the home of her cousin, Miss H, Roderus, Patrons on rural route 2, Wing - ham, will have an afternoon mail de- livery as heretofore, word to that ef- fect coining from Ottawa the other day. Lower Wingham is served by this route, and the residents of our suburban annex felt they were entit- led to the same service as the bigger centre. The Woman's Auxiliary wish to ex- tend thanks to all who contributed on Donation Day for the Wingham Gen- eral Hospital. The donations receive ed were 256 jars of, fruit and jelly, a large quantity of vegetables and $4.40 in cash. At this season, anything which will add to the Christmas cheer of the patients and nurses will be gratefully received at the Hospital. The Salvation Army will hold its Christmas entertainment on Thurs., December 19th in the hall, Edward street. Admission 25 cents. TURNBERRY COUNCIL The minutes of council meeting held in Bluevale, on November 18th, 1929. Members all present. Minutes of last meeting were read and adop- ted. Letters were ret4eived and.' read from Jos, Latronica'and R. Vanstone. Moved by Baird and Wilton that By-law No. 22 be passed for nomina- tion meeting to be held in Foresters' Hall, .Bluevale, on Monday, Dec. 30th, 1929, from 1 to 2 p.m. -Carried. 'Moved by McEwen and Baird that By-law No. 23 be passed to issue de- bentures to the amount of $5000 for school section Noe 5, for term of 20 years at the rate of 5%, -Carried. Moved by McEwen and MacTavish that we rescind the motion of Sept. 9th, 1929, of maintaining one light under Hydro Electric Power in Blue - vale. -Carried. Moved by McEwen and MaCTavish that we pay 20% of .the cost of Hy- dro Electric Power for lights in Blare - vale, provided that there are no more than 7 lights, and that the Twp. of Morris, pay at the same rate. -Car- ried, Moved by Wilton and Baird that we deduct the sum of $5.00 off the contract price of $410.00 an the Jer- myn Drain completed by Cleghorn and Bosman. Moved by McEwen and MacTavish that we pay Cleghorn and Bosman -17,50 less than contract price of $410 on Jermyn Drain. -Carried. The following accounts were paid: 3. R. Adair, Fisher -Gregory Drain $780,00; R. Thompson, Fisher -Greg- ory Drain, tile $276.'75; Mrs. J. B. Reynolds, election i'rov. $92.75; 5, T. Wylie, drains $4,00; 3,.T. Wylie, supt. $35.90; Wm. Elliott, tile $2.80; L. H, Bosman, tile $44.25; M. Willie, pat- raltnan,$88.45; W, Breckenridge, pat- rolman $19.50; W, 5. Campbell, pat- rolman $38.$5; J." Kelly, patrolman $24.75; J. Potter, patrolman $223.20; J. H. Wylie, $21.551 A. Fargie $22.90; G. Walker $44.95; F. Hogg $62.15; C. Cleghorn, Jermyn drain $137.50, Moved by McEwen and MacTav- ish that we adjourn to meet an Mon- day, Dec. 16th, 1929, at Bluevale at 10 a. nt,--Carried, W. R. Cruikshank, I. J. Wright, Cter`k. Reeve, XMAS TREE ENTERTAINMENT ' AT BELO AVE Knox Presbyterian Church Sabbath School, Belgrave, holds its annual Christtnas Tree entertainment in the Foresters` Hall, 13elgrave, on Friday night, December 13th. Denis, chore uses, duets, solos and readings by the scholars and a play by the young Deo-, pie Prograni at 8 o{clocle. Admis- sion 25e and 15e, SPORTS CARNIVAL' A GREAT SUCCESS DESPITE WINTER CARNIVAL WEATHER Those behind Wingham Athletic Association staged a first-class pres- entation of sports in the Arena on Friday night,Y but they never counted on such a wintry blizzard, rather ex- pecting a fairly decent night, and roads fit for motoring, Instead old man 'Aurora Borealis sent down a perfect blizzard which seemed to be ats its worst that night. However, those interested in clean sport in the town turned out five hundred strong, and were amply repaid with the en- tertaining programme provided, and the efficiency and despatch with which the different contests were car- ried out. There was no waiting, and two or three events were in progress at the same time, keeping the big audience interested continually, Sat- isfactory as was the crowd, consider- ing the elements, there is no doubt, but had the conditions permitted, an equally large number from out of town would have come. During the evening Winghain Brass Band enlivened, the proceedings with several selections, to the delight of all, who were pleased to note the con- tinued improvement in this organiza- tion's performance. Interest centered in the wrestling and boxing contests, which proved something of a novelty to a present - clay Wingham audience. In the blind -fold boxing, Jas. Angus and Borden Jenkins ducked at nothing, Punched at the same thing, almost touched each other in treading the squared circle, and on the few oc- casion they came together, struck out with proper force, only not to make contact. Everett and Belrose put up a neat bit of wrestling, and though the lat- ter had an apparent advantage in weight and height, the former gained the first fall in about a minute. The next proved longer and more inter- esting, both rolling on the maty and it was some time before Everett could pin his opponent's shoulders to the mat, Albert Rintoul proved his superior- ity as a boxer over Benny Belrose, having decidedly the best of the first and third rounds, but in the last half of the second, Belrose mixed things up a bit, s When Harold Dennis and Alvin Potter stepped into the ring for the second event, the crowds' anticipa- tions were in vain, for these two lads exchanged swings, and• jabs, with flaying arms, even if there was not much science, Potter macle a game and spirited attack in the last round, taking some and giving more, but. could not overcome the advantage gained by Dennis in the first two rounds, Interest naturally centered in the main event of the -evening, when Jimmy Jones met Brunston of Strat- ford, arl' auburn -haired chap, who had a decided advantage in height, weight and reach over the local . boy. The latter proved a clever boxer, sand about half way through the first round connected twice with his op- ponent's face, the first a resounding smash on the cheek. The next to the chin put Brunston up against the ropes in his corner, and made him shake his head to chase the birdies away. The second round was also decidedly in favor of Jones, and in the last Brunston staged a gallant attack all through only to be out- boxed by the fleet -footed Jones. H. C. MacLean officiated as Ref- eree, with Dr. G. H. Ross and Walter VanWyck as judges. Relay Raec-High School, Gunn - Son -Ola, Fry & Blackhall. Tug -of -war -Gunn -Son -Ola, West- ern Foundry. Fiddlers' Contest -W. Arthur, W. Fryfogle. Step Dancing -J. Lepard, C. Eadie. Pillow Fight -Bert Mitchell, Prest- ton Lediet, Jr. High Jump -Rae Thompson, Jack Brackenbury, Sr. High Jump -George Allen, W. Gurney. Jr. Hop, Step and Jump -Jack Brack- enbury, Rae Thompson, Sr. Hop, Step and Jump -Stanley Reid, Harold Mitchell. JenWrestling-Everett, Belrose. Blindfold Boxing -Jas. Angus, B. kins. Typewriting -Jessie Mcizies, An- nie Moore. Checkers -Victor Lochlean, Wm. Sturdy. Middle -Weight - Albert Rintoul won from Benny Belrose, Light Weight - H. Dennis won from Alvin Potter. Open Boxing J. Jones won from Bronston. Girls' 50 -yards -L. Fuller, Hazel Hawkins. Boys' 50 -yards -H, Stephenson, R. Howson, Pie-Eating Contest -Geo, Bracken - bury, H. Bailey. Herdic, Race -'N. Gurney, Stanley R: id. Obstacle Race -Jack Schaffter, H. Brawley. Apple -on -string - Geo, Brackens bury, P, Deyell. Horseslroe Pitching -Ed. Small, J. Curri e. PUBLIC NOTICE A short time ago Mr. J. Hanna and myself entered into an agreement on an exchange of store properties, Mr. Hanna has since withdrawn and can- celled the agreement, so I will still carry on my business in the stand which we have occupied for the past thirty years, and with my low over- head will still cater to my customers with the highest standard of quality and the lowest possible price. Signed, ' A. J. YVALI(ERS Furniture Dealer and Funeral Direc- tor, Wingham, ' Mrs. J. W. Vanatter The death occurred at Godcrieh ort Friday evening of Isabella E. Deans, widow of the late J. W. Vattatter. Deceased was stricken with a heart attack while on the street and drop- ped dead. She was about 71 years of age. She was born in Roxboro oughshire, Scotland, a daughter of the late Mr, and Mrs, Peter Deans, The late Mrs. Vanatter carne out to this country when an infant and .re- sided with her parents in Ternberry Township, Huron County, until her marriage, For the past 40 years she had lived in Goderch, Her husband, who was one of the publishers of the Gaderieli Star, predeceased her four years, Mrs. Vanatter was a member Of .Worth Street United Church, She is servived by two brothers, Thomas Deaths of Winghatn, and Williams. Deans of Turnberry township. The funeral took place on Monday after- noon front her late residence, Water- loo street, the services • being conduc- ted by Rev, 3, E. Ford, a former pass tor,. Pallbearers were "i•'V'. F. Naftel, 1d; it Powell, F. Bishop, T. ?riteh- ard, E. Pritphard, A. M. :Robertson. tnter'ntent in Mvt'alltand cemetery. WINGHAM COUNCIL Dr. Stewart, M. O. H., presented his annual report to Wingham Coun- cil on Monday night, giving the town a camparatively clean bill of health, There had been a few cases of infec- tious diseases, but prompt action and corntnendable co-operation prevented any spread, and no casualties result- ed. Two tests of town water show- ed it was pure while the seven milk vendors complied with the legal re- quirements. One piece of informa- tion is hopeful for the future pros- perity of the town, that last year 75 births had been registered with the town clerk, Here is proof conclus- ive that Wingham is growing. Mr. 3, A, IvtacLean petitioned for a drain through his property at the north end of the town and south east of the cemetery, to be constructed under the ditches and watercourses Act. About a dozen other properties are affected, Messrs. McKibbon and •Tipling moved that the county engineer T. I: Pattison, be recommended to act for the proposed MacLean ditch, Finance Committee reconunendeda heavy payment of accounts certified to, for debentures and coupons matur- ing, and including a grant of $35.00 to the Salvation Army Rescue Home at London, and $50.00 to the Turn - berry Agricultural Society. By-law No. 1002 was passed grant- ing exemption on certain farm land in the municipality. Reeve reported that the snow plow had been out several, times already titin year, and was doing good work, This is the earliest 'work of this kind has been done itt Wingham for many years, None aft the other eontntittees had a"n}°thing to report, �i1WIWdYWIiW `OUR NEIGHBOURS' WAS WELL GIVEN hetA short three act comedy, entitled "Our Neighbours", was presented iri the Sunday Sschool room of the Un- ited Church on Tuesday evening, Dee. 3rd, by the members of the Victory Mission Circle) before a packed house. To lend local color to the play the names of the ladies living near the corner- of John and Sinner streets were chosen to represent the differ- ent characters in the play, which was of course an exaggerated story of how you may let your imagination run wild. The comedy begins when Mrs. G. Spotton runs hurriedly across to Mrs - A. Walker to tell her about some per- son moving into a vacant house near- by. Mrs. Walker then goes to tell her neighbour, that neighbour doing likewise, until the story has been twisted and changed that it bears no resemblance to the original at all, The person even going so far as to say that Mrs. Spotton was dead and; had, fixed the hour for her funeral, when she makes her appearance and demands an explanation. Finding that their gossip was all untrue, but that they had found out who really did move into the vacant house, it being a promising young local dentist and his bride, they were glad at least that they had had something to talk about, because as they said "Women must talk you know". The following are the names of the players with the name of the person whorn they had been impersonating: Mrs. J. O: Habkirk as Mrs. George Spotton; Mrs. C. R. Copeland as Mrs. A. 5. Walker; Miss A. Hopper as Mrs., W. H. Willis; Miss P. 1. John's as Mrs, R. Beattie; Miss M. Copeland as Mrs. G. H. Ross; Miss E. Simpson as Mrs, C. Adams; Miss E. Hethering- ton as Mrs. J. A. Morton; Miss L. Hopper as Mrs. W. Dore. ,A. -short program which was also appreciated was given before the play and also in between the acts, consis- ting of an instrumental by Mr. Arn- old Vint, a solo by Mrs. J. M. Mc- Kay, a reading by Mrs, Forbes, an instrumental by Misses M. Garniss and G. Roberrtson, and solos by Mr. Jack Reavie,s,- The Smartest Overcoats. For men and young risen. See the new Barrymoree and Whitneys at King Bros. EFFICIENCY RECOGNIZED '"'`Wingham Lodge A. F. & A. M. No. 286, G. R. C. at their regular com- munication on Tuesday night, accept- ed with regret the resignation of T. McK. Smith, secretary, who is leaving town for London after the New Year. W. Bro. G. H, Ross nicely expressed the sentiment of the brethren for the long and efficient services rendered by Bros. Smith, and presented him with a Past Secretary's jewel, to which he made a brief but appreciat- ive reply. After lodge closed the bre- thren went to McNabb's restaurant for refreshments. THE SALVATION ARMY The Horne League will hold their annual sale of work in the Salvation Army Citadel, Edward street, Satur- day, Dec. 14th at 2.30 p.m. There . will be all kinds of fancy home made baking and candy. Afternoon tea will also be served, e UNITED CHURCH WINGHAM Mousing---• "The Long Soad." Evening- - "From Pit to Palace." YCung People's Society on Monday at 8 p.m. Prayer Servide on Wednesday at 8,nrt. A Maio