The Wingham Advance Times, 1925-06-25, Page 1Single Copies, Five Celts,
WANQHAM, ONT., THURSDAY, JUNE -25th.? l92
'non Consur.ated. at ° Tinghar.
Rev. Cragg's Farewell Message
.....,On Sunday inorniing, . June '14th.,
Church Union. was consternated in
Wingham, One hundred and twenty-
three persons joined with the.Metho-
dists of Wingham in the United
Church, Of these 117 were Presby-
terians from St Andrews and Eadies
non-concurring congregations, 2 were;
.Congregationalists and 4 were from
St. Peels Anglican church.,' At the close
of the service 45o partook of the sa-
crament. The solemn- service was
conducted by Rev. Mr. Cragg and
Rev, 112r. McIntosh.; The United Church was filled with
people at both services .-on Sunray,
June 28th. - Sunday School Rally and
Flower Sunday were observed at the
morning service. The scholars and
teachers of the Sunday+School occu-
pied the centre seats of the church.
The children filed infrom both sides
of the church and each presented
their boquet"of flowers, to the young
ladies appointed to take them while
Misses Maurine Mitchell and Cora
Dickson put each boquet in place on
a large cross in front of the pulpit,
Rev. Mr. Cragg gave a short talk to
the children and Rev. Mr. McIntosh
addressed the teachers and officials.
'A children's choir led in the singing,
Master George Young, sang a solo
,. and tlie,Misses-Vesta Fox and Louise
Thompson sang a duet.
Al the evening service, Rev. , Mr,
Cragg preached his farewell sermon.
He gave' a short review of the work
he had done during the four years of
his ministry in Wingham. Mr.
Cragg took for his text the words,
"Be Strong and of Good Courage";
he urged his congregation on to bet-
ter and greater things. He reviewed
the first services of the Methodist
church when they were held over a
bar room in Lower Wingham, from
there to the church near the Salt
block, which is now used as a" double
house, then to the present property on;
Minnie St., during the ministry of
Rev. S. Sellery and the building
of the fine new- edifice they now
worship in, during the ' ministry of
Rev. Dr. Hobbs. He said it was now
time to push forward again, a large
and .adequate school, complete with
gymnasium, should be buileto accomo-
date the young people and bring.
them- in closer touch with the church
and the spiritual atmosphere thereby
derived. Mr. Cragg said if everyone
who says they are going to come to
the United Church will come, the
time is at hand when an extension
should be built to the church. At the
close of the evening service Mr. Gor-
don Buchanan sang '"Shadows."
The following officials were elec-
ted to conduct the affairs of the Unit-
ed Church for the year, and they were
formally inductedinto their new ditt-
ies by Revs. -. Cragg and McIntosh at
the Sunday evening service.
The Session=—Jesse Button, William
J. Campbell, John II. Christie, Geor-
ge Cruickshank, sr., Robert Currie sr.,
William. Field, Frederick W. French,
clerk; T. Henry . Gibson, Janmes A.
Gilmore, Peter., Gowans, J. Henry
Hopper, William. J. Howson, Dr. Ar-
thur J. Irwin, Herbert E. Isard, John
Kerr, William S. Linklater, Edward J.
Mitchell, Armstrong H. Musgrove,
John McCallum, G Miller Proctor,
Dr. Robert- C. Redmond, Dr, Robert
L. Stewart, William J. Wellings, Rich-
ard Irwin. s'
Committee of Stewards—Sanattel
Bennett, 'Harold Buchanan, John S.
Burchill, William F. Burgman, Geo.
W,, Carr, Ermin S. Copeland, ,Benson
Cruickshank, William - A. Currie,
Thomas T. Field,' Wilfred H. French,
William A. Galbraith, William• ° J.
Greer, Secretary, Frank R. Howson,
Joseph Kerr, John A. Mills, Trees,
Jasi A:'Morton, John H. McKay,
George T, Robertson, Dr. George IL
Ross, Henry T, Thomson, Walter
VanWyck, Nelson Underwood, Alva
J. Walker, - Wilbert Wellwood. -
During Mr. Cragg's four year term
at Winghai1 he has made many
friends in the vicinity. As a pastor
he has been untiring in his efforts to
advance the Kingdom and as a corn-
forterer in the home of sadness he has
endeared himself to the hearts' of
many. He is a forcefulpreac'her and
one who calls a spade a spade: The
Cragg family are followed to their
new home sit Sarnia'by the best wish-
es: of a large circle of 'Wingham
Mends.
Andr Nuptials..
Andrew—Button
pretty June
Wednesday at
Mabel Beatrice,
Jesse Button,
-r, AlfredAn
ceremony
Chas. of themnn
a;r'takitag of
Brunswick
onamotor
will reside
snow, Ont.
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A wedding took place
on I-Iig Noon, when
daughter of Mr, and
Mrs, n, became the bride
of Mr, drew, Lucknow,. Ont,
Thewas -performed by the
Rev.Gregg, B. A., in the pres-
ence immediate relatives. Af-
ter 'p a dainty luncheon at
the Cafe, the happy couple
left, trip. On their return
they at Afton .:Lodge,
Luck
now,
iptions Sesoo
1Virs, 1VIeGill Passes On Chas. Lepard Very Low
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An old and respected residennt of Mr. Charles Lepard, proprietor of.
Morris passed to her reward on Mon the farmers' Home, suffered a paraly-
tic in the persons of Mrs. William tic stroke one day last week and we
are, sorry to report has been lying at
McGill, who died at the home of her tine point of death for the last few
son, Jatnes Nicholson, Diagonal 1 toad, days.
Wingham, The old lady had not en- Stratford Win ham Lacrosse
joyed' the ,best of health of late and g•
carne to visit her son a' few weeks.ago. The Lacrosse Match .on Thursday
She is also survived by two other sons afternoon ,,between Stratford and
Robt. Nicholson and Jolin McGill, Wingham at Wingham resulted in,a
both of the• 4th line of Morris. win for Stratford by a score of 3 to
The remains were laid to rest:; in ,the 2. Mr Eddie Hawkins of Orange-
Wingham cemetery on Wednesday af- ville, formerly of Wingham, refereed
ternoon. .ev. Mr. •Idawleins, rector of #-the game' and he had his hands llull
Trinity church, Belgrave, had charge es it was rough in spots. He kept
of the funeral services and was assis tn: fence well decorated and a couple'
ted by Rev. Dr. Perrie of St. Andrews of players were put off for the re -
church, Wingham.
WinghamMan The Choice Of
Conservatives Of North
Miss McPhail M. P, Corning
The United Fanners of North Hur-
on will hold a community Basket Pic-
nic on the -Fair-Grounds inn Wingham
on Saturday afternoon, June 27th.
Games, races, etc, M. P. for South
Grey; Mr. R. J. Woods, M. P. for
Dufferin; and Mr. J. W. King, M. P:
for North Huron. The .Women's In-
stitute will conduct a booth on the
grounds, 'Everybody come. Ladies
bring your baskets. Tea will be pro
viided,. General admission roc. Auto-
mainder of the game for fighting. mobiles 25c,
The Waterloo Brass Band who furnish music Morning, Afternoon and Evening of Wednesday, July 1st at Wingham
SOFT BALL
On Saturday the Rinky Danks won
from the Western Aces 22x21.
Monday—The Fry Gunn Olas won
from the Clerks, 25-15.
Tuesday— Fry-Gunn-Olas defeated
the Lions by a score of 24 to 2g.
Gaines to be played this week:
Wednesday—West-ern Foundry
North End at 6.30 p,'.m., sharp.
Tigers vs. Clerks at 7.3o.-
Thursday—Hannas, - Lions vs. Fry
Gunn Olas at 6.3o p. nn.
Friday -Western Aces vs. Tigers.. getting tax notices in the mail. Rate -
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LOCAL AND GENERAL NEWS WINGHAM UNITED CHURCH
Eastern . Star picnic at Amberly on Last - Sunday there were very lar -
Wednesday afternoon, July 8th. age congregations out both morning
Some young men enjoy petting and evening. The -morning service in,
,parties, and some are looking for which the officers and scholars of the
wives.
We are pleased to note that our
former townsman, Mr. W. M. Adair, letting service was of special &interest.
has been elected president of the Kin- jThere was the ordination of the mem-
cardine Booster Club. Billie has anylibers of Session and the farewell
amount of pep and that's what counts 'message from Mr. Cragg. The 'con -
in the Boosting Game. gregation generally regret having to
Mr. W. A. Galbraith, treasurer of part with Mr. Cragg. But what is
Wingham, has been busily engaged our loss will be anothers gain. We
pray that God's blessing may rest up-
on them in their new field of labor.
Rev. M. M. _Bennett who is to take his
place is not expected to arrive until
August.
;Sunday next -9.55 Sunday School,
Mr. Morton's Bible Class at 2,30 p.
M. The regular services at Ix a. m.
and 7 p. ne.
It is expected that Captain Byles
will sing at both services.
Sunday School -took a prominent part
was beautiful and inspiring. The ev-
Monday—Lions vs. Western Foun-
dry..•
Tuesday—Clerks vs. Western Foun-
dry. During the next ten days some
of the most interesting and exciting
games will be played, we are nearing
the .end of the.. first schedule and sev-
eral teams are running neck to neck
Ship via Dominion Express. 1'ronipt
Telegraph Service, Canadian Pacifie
Railway Tickets, Phone 47. G. L,
Baker, Agent.
to
win out.
GONE TO SARNIA
payers should all have their notices•by
the end of the week.
.The trustees of Union S. S. No. x,
Elma' and Wallace have re-engaged
Miss'12., Livingstone as teacher for the
ensuing term. ' Miss Livingstone's
Work hasbeen very satisfactory and
her many friends will be glad to
learn that she is returning for another
term.—Listowel Standard.
Mrs. Parker and Miss Dore, teach-
ers on the public school staff, have
handed their resignations in to the.
hoard. Both ladies are good teachers
and many parents will be sorry to
know they are leaving the school.
' Mr. Jas. Allen, son of Chief George
and :Mrs. Allen, has commenced his
-ditties as superintendent of a chautau-
qua crew 'in the Southern States. Jim
is a splendid fellow and will make a
good superintendent.
A farmer living near town phoned
Mayor. Willis on Monday night that
there was suspicious characters stopp-
ed with their auto near his home and
had ..been there since early evening.
The Mayor called the Chief of Police
and Night Watchman and the trio
conscripted an auto, loaded down with
fire arnins they sallied forth, Sure
enough there was the auto and three
young men were resting peacefully on.
the ground near it, They got the
scare of their lives when the police
accosted them. Their car was search-
ed and a 22 calibre rifle was found.
As they told a pretty straight story
they were allowed their liberty but
told to shake the dust of this viciniry
off them, They were students simply
out for a little fishing and hunting but
we question very much if they should
not have been locked up. Why should"
any three full grown men be allowed
fire arms, and allowed to sleep on the
ground by the roadside? Thelicense
number of the auto was 88-888.
Rev. C. E. Cragg, B. A., B. D.
Who has just concluded it most suc-
cessful four year term in Wingham
Methodist Church. He and his
charming wife and family leave Wing -
ham with the very best wishes of a
large host of friends. As an ener-
getic pastor, wlio has always been on
the alert to further the good :of the
community, ,he ;has been always on
the job.
Band Concert on Friday
Don't miss .the treat of the season
in the town park on Friday evening.
Stratford C.N.R. Band will put on an
open air bad concert, commencing at
8.3o on Friday, June 26th. One of
the members . is a splendid baritone
soloist,. and . he will give a couple of
selections. The Band carries a very
fine outfit of . clunes and will have
these at Wingham. Silver, collection
will be taken to defray expenses.
BORN
Powell—In Turnberry on Tuesday,
June 16th., to Mr. and Mrs. Frank
Powell, Turnberry, a daughter.
'"" The Liberal -Conservative Coli
tion of North Huron for Do.
organization was meld in Witigh<ri
Tuesday afternoon. The town
was packed to the doors with at
thusiastic lot of Tories. Mr, 1?
Scott of:l3elgrave, president of
Association presided.
Mr. Stansell, M. P. for East
was the outside speaker and Ile, `.01
pied abouttt�;,one 'hour. He critics
the King administration for their
ficit of two and one half billion dol
supposedly caused by the ware`
though the war has now been over
ven years. He urged the necessit
a higher tariff wall between Car,,
and the United States. : He believ;
thet at. present there were two of o
citizens leaving Canada for everyo;
coming to Canada. Mr, Stansell "sal:
the election would be called just when
Mr. King felt i.t was the most oppor-
tune time to call it, and that was Alt
the information anyone would have. 'g
until it was finally announced.
The nominations resulted in six na-
mes being placed before` the convene=
tion, viz. H. J. A. MacEwen of God-
erich,
od erich, George Spotton, Wingham; T "
G. Allen, Dungannon; E. R. Wigle,
M. P. P. for Centre l-ruron; John
Joynt, M. P. P. of North Huron,
and Cecil Bateman of Ethel. All those
nominated made brief addresses, the
last four stating they were not in the
field at this time.
Mr. E. R. Wigle and. Mr. John Joynt
made appropriate addresses urging
the unanimity of the choice of the
convention. Mr. Joynt said he had
come to the meeting directly from his
bed and without anything to eat. He
was out of the running for good un-
less at some future time some of the . r
boys found they needed him to win
an election.
Mr. Cecil Bateman of Ethel, said
he would not be in the running but
wanted to see North Huron's repre-
sentative fight for the protection of
the flag, the Union Jack, the tariff wall
'and that a better class of immigrants
be brought to Canada, also that he
stand fopr square on the temperance
question.
Mr. Spotton and Mr. MacEwen
were the last speakers and dealt with
the reasons why they should be the;
choice of the convention. Mr. Spot -
ton said he had been working for the
party in North Huron for over thirty-
years.
hirtyyears. He showed how' he had pulled
a heavier vote in the last election than
any Conservative in any nearby riding;
He : said he had created a good deal
of illwill by his outspoken arguments
while speaking as President of the Pu-
blic School Defence League of the
Province of Ontario. By his efforts
the treasury of the province had a
half million dollars that otherwise
would have gone to the support of
Separate schools. His motto was al-
ways "Equal rights to all and special
privileges to none". Hesaid he was
no bigot and no pussyfooter.
Mr. MacEwen said he had been a
worker for the Conservative cause in
North Huron ever since he graduated
from the Goderich Collegiate. He
was not going to make a political
speech, he did not believe elections
were won by speech making. He was
sorry tosee that industries were lan-
guishing and the flower of our man-
hood was crossing the border. He
said there was time for a change in
the administration at Ottawa. He be-
lieved the candidate of the. convention
should have a good chance to win, a1- .:
though not better than he believed
Mr. Spotton should have had last
time.
The credential committee announc-
ed 247 entitled to vote and the result
of the vote when counted was Mac-
Ewen Iro and Spotton 137. Mr, Spot -
ton's nomination was made unanim-
ous and the vast gathering left the
hall after singing the National Anth-
em,
Resolutions of confidence in the Rt.
Hon. Arthur Meighen and Hon. G.
Howard Ferguson were passed; also a
strongly worded resolution protesting
against any change being made to. our
Canadian Flag.
A - number of our citizens motored
to Stratford last Wednesday to vfit-
niess ' the St. Thomas—Stratford base-
ball game, Win. Morden, son of Mr.
and Mrs. Palmer Morden, Winghain,
pitched the game for St. Thomas and
won it by a score of 10 to 3, The
game would have resulted ro to o
were it not for a wild rush of Geo.
Burling, one of Stratford boys who
got to third base and made a wild
rush for home racing the ball from
the pitcher's hand. The man.,;at the
bat was equal to his job and jumped
ahead'•'of the catcher supposedly .to
get out of the' way of the runner but
merely to stop the ball. The umpire
allowed the run and up went the St.
Thomas team.
St. Paul's Church Notes
Sunday, June 28.
to a. tat—Sunday School,
xi a. in,—Mattins.
7 p. m, --Evensong, Rev. R. 5. Jones
Gorrie, will preach at this service.
Thursday, June 25, 3 to 5.30, a tea.
in aid of the Fluids of the Chancel
Guild will be given at the home of
Mrs, Edwin .Lewis of the B Line.
Tuesday, Jane, 3o, 8 p. in. The
Bishop of Huron will adtninister the
Holy Rite of Confirmation. He will,
also dedicate a handsome oak altar in
memory of the late Mrs. W. F. Van -
Stone.
' Confirmation classes will meet for
instruction oti Thursday and. Monday
evenings at 7.30.
Remember—A welcome awaits yott
at St. Paul's Church. All seats free.
CHOICE OF CONVENTION
George Spotton
Who was chosen by the Conserva-
tives of North Huron to contest the
riding in the Federal election which
will be held this fall. If he is success-
ful and the Conservative Government
wars, he will make splendid timber for
the cabinet. As a platform orator and
debater he is in a class by himself.
Leaving Wingham S. A.
Capt. Neville and Lieut. Janaway,
have received their marching orders
and will leave Wingham in a week's
time. They have been energetic
workers for the Salvation Atiny and
are highly esteemed young &nen, They'
will conduct farewell services next
Sunday. Lieut. Janaway has bean prow
rooted to the rank of Capt.
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