The Wingham Advance Times, 1925-10-15, Page 1•
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Single Vopies,Five Cents
THEY DON'T KNOW.
(Written for The Advance -Times by a,,
Former Resident of Wingham)
Those weather wise men
Have started again
Creating another sensation,
This winter we're told
Will be stormy. and cold,
And many will suffer privation,
This all may be true,
But I'in not feeling blue,
For candidly speaking' I doubt it
Their weather forecast
Has so failed in the past
I don't think they know much about
The winter they say
Will continue till May.
We'll forget we ever had summer
Our water pipes tight
Will freeze in the night,
And make plenty work for the plumber
Should this prove correct
No use to object
Tho better we might be without it.
But come as it may
Permit me to say -
I don't think they ktfw much about it
We have seen many years,
Arid shed many tears,
' ' As we waited for storm clouds to
:gatlier,
But they often passed by
And left the blue sky
With ,beautiful sunshiny weather
We never refuse
To welcome good news,
it wouldn't be wisdom to scout it,
But when they begin
To forebode I just grin
I don't think they know much about it.
it
There are people we meet
Whose presence we greet,
There is. sunshine in every feature,
And there is the chap
Who comes in with his "yap"
And we're glad to get rid of the crea-
ture,
When there's something to cheer
Let the people all hear,
If there's- :someting to shout about,
shout it,
But don't live in dread
Of the evil ahead
For I don't think they knowernuch a
`bout it.
T. A. Calhoun, London.
0 ,
Very Seriously Burned
Mr. Frank Angus received the sad
'news on• Tuesdayof this week that
his son, Cecil had been very badly
burned in an explosion while at his
work in London. A later report said
the nurses and doctors` had given up
'hopes of saving his life.
:Political Meetings
Mr. Geo. Spotton, the Conservative
-Candidate, will hold meetings in. St.
'Helens on Thursday night, Oct. 15th
and in Fordwich on Friday night.
Mr. 5.'W. King the Progressive
'Candidate,' will hold meetings inDun-
-Bannon on Thursday evening, Oct, 15.
In Auburn, on Friday 'evening, Oct.
.and'in St. Augustine on Saturday ev-
,ening, Oct: 17th,
WINGHAM, ONT., THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15th., 19255
Huron County Rowing Match
Attracts A Monster Crowd
The county plowing match, held at
Walton on Thursday afternoon, was
a huge success in every way, except
that the weather was cool and damp.
In spite of that, .however, there was a
crowd estimated at about 5,000, The
county association had made good ar
rangeinents for feeding the people, as
there were over i,000 autos around
the field:' Those taking part in the
contest carne from all parts of this
section. On : account of the recent
rains, the ground was in good shape
for plowing and those competing did
some splendid, work:
The success of this, the second
plowing match of Huron County, be-
longs to'the'.following officers; Presi-
dent, R. L. 'McDonald; vice-president,
W. Spiers;. honorary president, A.
Adams; secretary -treasurer, L. F. Car-
diff. •
The winners of the $35o in prizes
offered were:
Class x, with high -cut plows, in sod,
free -for -all -i, Sandy McKercher; 2,
Watson McDonald; 3, R. Doig.
Class- 2, general-purpose wooden
handled plows, in sod—x, R. Hasmere;
2, John Laidlaw; 3, G. C. McDonald.
Class 3, men from 19 to 25 years,
with general-purpose plows, in sod,
with .skimmer -1, B. Hemmingway 2,
F. Hadden;' 3, C. Rentuot 4, W. Mit-
chell.
Class 4, boys \115 and under 19 years,
in: sod, skimmers allowed—I, W.
Dournis.
The association's prize of $5 for the
oldest man plowing was won by San
dy McKercher, Howick, 73 years old.
Class 5, boys under 16, in stubble,
skimmers 'allowed—1, J. N. Okelly;
2, W. Woods; 3, J. A. Locking; 4, 5,
A. Carlholnies; 5, J. Smith.
Class 6, single -running plows, in
sod, free-for-all, skimmers -1, G. G.
Speirs.'
Class 7, tractors, open to men own-
ing tractors in the county -1, G. Mc -
Gavin; 2, E..Rollan; 3. W. Suwelers.
The 'special prize donated by J, F.
Daley, of Seaforth, for the best crown
in the tractor class, the tractor to be.
driven by a farmer or farmers' son of
the district, was won by G. Gavin,
with E. Rollin second.
` The $5 prizes given by J. W. King,
M. P., of Bluevale, for the best finish
in the walking -prow class, were won
by S. McKercher, E. Rollin and J. 'S.
Uweters.
3. N. O,kelly won the prize offered
by E. R. Wigle, M. L. A. of Goderich,
for the best crown in the boys' class
(boys under 16).
W. Dennis captured the prize given
by George Spotton, of Wingham, for
the best plow team` on the -field.
A Lamont won the prize donated by
Andrew Lamont, of Grey Township,
for .the best outfit driven by aboy.
Twelve -year-old J. Sanders, of Eth-
el, captured
thel,captured the prize presented by
Lyle Gordon, of Cranbrook, for the
youngest boy plowing:
In the evenig there was a large at-
tendance at a play given in the.chur-
ch sheds by the Fordwich young'peo-
ple, entitled "Finnegan's Fortune.",
PRETTY CHURCH WEDDING
St. Pauls Church„ Wingharn was the
scene of a pretty October wedding on
Saturday, when Miss Evelyn May.
Garrett, only daughter of Mr. and.
Mrs. Thomas Garrett, John St, Wing-
ham, was united in the holy bonds of
matrimony to Mr.,,George Ewart San-
ders of London, youngest son of Mrs.
Herbert S. Bailey of Courtland, Ont.,
and the late Wm.. W. Sanders of Ex-
eter, England. The rector Rev. H.
M. Snell..ojficiated.
The church was attractively decor-
ated with autumn foliage and flowers.
The bride who Was given`away by her
father, was charming in a gown of
white brocaded satin, with ostrich
trimmings,' and wore a veil of heavily
embroidered tulle, caught with orange.
blossoms. She carried a shower of
Sunset roses and carnations and wore
the gift of the bridegroom, a platinum
barpin set with pearls and sardonyx.
The bride was attended by Miss Elsie
Bowden,who wore -a frock of peach -
colored silk and large picture hat of
black velvet and carried a bouquet of
yellow mums. Mr. Clifford Garrett,,
of Toronto, brother of the bride, was
best man and the -ushers were Mr. H.
5. Jobb and Mr. A. M. Forbes. Dur-
ing the signing of the register Miss
Iva Logan, of London, sang "0 Fair,
O Sweet, 0 Holy,"' in a delightful
voice and Miss Bessie Abel played the
bridal music.
Following the ceremony a wedding
dinner was served at the home of the
bride's parents,: John Street, Wingham
where the tables were done in pink
and white, with ferns. Assistants
were Misses Mae Allen, Velma John
sten and Doris Fells. The bride-
groom's gifts, bracelets, set with brill-
iants, were worn, Later Mr. and Mrs.
Sanders left for a motor trip to Sou-
thern points, the bride travelling in 'a
gown of rust crepe and coat of the
same shade, with £itch collar. Her
hat was a pretty French model of
brocaded velvet"' in sand and sand
shade shoes were worn. On their re-
turn Mr. and Mrs. Sanders will reside
in London:
Shipped Car of Poultry
, We are informed. by Mr. J A. Wil-
son, manager of the United Farmer's
Co: Oper..Co. at Wingham that they
were successful in getting in about
twenty coops more than the frill of
the carload of poultry, which they
• :loaded at the C.N.R. on Tuesday. This
;poultry is all shipped on the Co-Op-
.erative plan and the fanners will be
"'paid the highest possible price obtain-
ed on the market. • The. better •the
'quality the more money the birds will
:Lining.
m "n' Charlie Say:
k«`,; 'li:' teller Who
leads a double.
life is apt 't'
e beax4e him'
.
sale ace m.
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A Box of Raspberries
Mr. Robt. Owens, East Wawanosh,
presented' the editor of the Advance-
Times with a luscious box of red rasp-
berries on Tuesday, Oct. 13th.. Mr.
Owens picked the berries before corn-
ing to town that morning.
Former Editor Dies Suddenly
Mr. James Mitchell, former editor
of the Goderich Star and for the past
eight years travelling representative
of the archives depar tment at Otta-
wa, died suddenly on Monday evening
while waiting for a car at 'Sprngbank
terminal. The remains will be interr-
ed in Goderich this Wednesday after-
noon.
Very Little Snow Here
While daily papers were reporting
that 17 inches of snow fell at Thames-
ville and other Western Ontario
towns, :; Wingham . had practically no
snow. The weather on Friday and
Saturday, was real cold, but the snow
flurriesdid not amount to anything in
this vicinity and the weather is now,
about normal for October. Although
some papers reported a snow fall of
at least an inch, there was scarcely
enoughfell to wet the roads.
Indoor Games in the Arena
A Soft Ball Sclieduie has been
drawn up and several 'games will be
played in Wingham Arena this .fall,
The season will open with a big tour-
nament on Thursday night, October
22nd. Basket Ball will also be play~
ecl in the Arena. Wire netting has
been put around the sides and around
the lights. Anyone wishing to rent they
Arena for to organize or 'play games
should see Mr. Cosens. Let's get to-
gether and help pay off the Arena's
mortgage.
Those Tape Lines Are Going
We wish to again remind our sub-
scribers that they will have, to renew
their' subscriptions very, early this year
in order to get one of those neat little
tape -lines which we are giving as a
premium toeach subscriber paid twel-
ve months in advance. People are
coming in every day and paying up
for their paper in order to get the
premium. And several who have re-
ceived one have been back again to days events:
have the paper sent to a son or daugh-
ter who live in : the city Get ; yours
now.
Inter School Field "T ay neId
At VVingham on Octo
In spite of the unfavourable weather
there was a large turnout from all the
schools interested and every `,event
was keenly contestied.
We wish especially to thank Mr.
Walter Knox, rep. of the Ontario Ath-
letic Association; the teachers from the
various schools and Messrs. J. W. Mc-.
Kibbon, Dr. Ross, L. C. Young, A. G.
Smith, F. R. Howson, T. C. King and
;Rev. Mr. Snell, for their, assistance in
carrying on the days programme. Mr.
Christie and Mr. King for donations
made toward the expenses of the meet
and the business men of the town for
donatinga handsome cup to be com-
peted for by rifle teams from the vari-
oils schools talAng part in the 'Field
Day Sports, G. I,,. Brackenbury,
Principal.
The following is a summary of the
'Mrs. Nelson Thornton Dead
A most highly esteemed lady was
Susan 'Watson, widow of the late Nel-
son Thornton, who died on Monday,
Oct. i2th., at the home of her • son,
Mr. Anson. Thornton,: Lot 41, Con.. 1,
Morris, Although not in the best of
health for some time it' was not until
recently that her condition has been at
6.11 serious: Deceased was in her 72nd
year. She is survived by Iwo sons,
Anson, and ;George, both of Morris
and one daughter, Mrs. Costello of
Aramanth, Man.
The funeral will be held to Bluevale
Cemetery on Saturday, Oct. x7th.
Service at the house will be conducted
by Rev. A. V. Walden at 2 o'clock.
Interment in Bluevale Cemetery.
Pretty Wedding in Toronto
A pretty wedding was solemnized in
St. Peters . Church, Toronto, by Rev.
Fr, Cafferly, when Rose Catherine,
daughter of Mr, and Mrs. John Weiler,
formerly of Wingham, was united in
marriage. with Wln.:E. Gordon of Pet-
erboro. The bride looked charming
in a French gown of blonde satin cre-
pe; with hat and shoes to match and
carried her prayer book The, bride's
maid, Nettie Weiler, wore a pencil
blue dress with black hat and satin
shoes, and carried her prayer book.
The groom was suported by his bro-
ther, I. Gordon of Peterboro. During
the signing of the register, Miss Kath-
erine Pilon sang, "0 Salerparis". A
reception was held at 6 London St.
and later the happy couple left amid'
showers of confetti for Western
points. On theirreturn' they will re-
side at 20 Royce Ave.,. Toronto.
Harry Fiettty In Auto Smash
Mr. Harry Fleuty, son of Mr, W. J.
Fleuty of Oakville, was badly injured
on Sunday morning, about 3.30 when
the auto lie was driving crashed into
of moving C. N. Rr, freight. Inthn-
pany with 'another young man y
were returning froin Brampton to
Oakville by way of the Centre Road
and Port Credit 16. Fleuty had',se-
veral ribs broken and otherwise badly
bruised and shaken up, while his coin -
pardon's., skull is believed to be frac-
hired. They were both rushed to St.
Joseph's hospital, Toronto. The auto
was smashed beyond recognition,
The many Windham friends of Mr.
Fleuty will regret to learn of his anis-
forttine.
Miss Amelia Leaver of London, and
Mrs. Jack Coutts of Mount Forest
spent last week with Mr. and Mrs. Pe-
ter Leaver, East Wawanash.
Local and General News of
Interest to The Community"
Rev. M. M. Bennett, is taking ;An-
niversary
n:niversary services in the United
Church; Goderich, next Sunday.
Messrs. McCannel and Fisk have
treated their motor bus to a new coat
of paint. It is real classy looking.
The Ladies'. Aid of St. Andrew's
Presbyterian Church will hold 'a 'ba-
zaar in the council chamber on Satur-
day, Dec. 5th.: Please keep this date
in mind,
The Catholic Women's League,-
Wingham
eague;Wingham Sub -Division, will hold a
euchre and dance in the church hall
on Tuesday evenng, Oct. 27th, Lunch
will be served. All welcome. Ad-
mission 5oc.
The Sacrament a the Lords Supper
will be observed,ia St. Andrew's Pres-
byterian Church on Sunday, October
18th. Preparatory Services will be
conducted on Friday "evening, acro-
bet 16th at eight o'clock.
A"�"ea Meeting and Anniversary
Services will be held in the Presby-
terian Church, Whitechurch, on Sun-
day and Monday, Oct. 18th and 19th.
Rev. G. M. Dunn, a former pastor will
be the preacher. Admission to tea
5oc and 25c.
Comet Rev W. D. McIntosh, B,
A., 'will preach at both services on
Sunday next Oct. 18th,, iti Wingha,rii
United Church. In the morning at
xi a, in. tend evening at 7 p, in. A
bright service, splendid music. Your
invited, Comet
The annual meeting and election of
officers of the Women's Auxiliary to
the Wingham General Hospital will
be held in the Council Chamber on
Friday afternoon, Oct. 16. at 3.45. A
good attendance of the members is
requested:
The regular monthly meeting of the
Women's Missionary Society of St.
Andrews Presbyterian Church on
Thursday, October 13th at 3 p. ni
Suliject, "Hospitals and . Maritime
,Work” by Mrs. Don, Rae. A full at-
tendance is regtmested
Notice -Thursday afternoon, Oct.
2gth., Federal Election day is declar-
ed. a half. holiday. All places of busi-
ness will be closed on that afternoon,
but will be open all day Wednesday,
Oct. 28 th., the usual - half holiday.
—Wingham Retail Merchants,
Team Competitions:
Girls Relay race won by a team.
from Mt. Forest; consisting of Isabel
Crowe; B. Beby, I. Wilson, N. Bate-
man.
Basketball Tournament won by the.
Wingham H. S. Basketball team con-
sisting of J. Taylor, L. Thompson, G.
Anderson, G. Mitchell, M. Perdue, A.
McKague.
Inter School Rifle Shoot, won by
Wingham H. S. Rifle Team; consist-
ing of W. Taylor, E„Williams, G. Pea-
cock, W. Brawley, W. McFadzean.
Girls Pass Ball won by Listowel H.
S. Girls Pass Ball team, names not en-
tered in the event.
Individual Events:
Girls Events
Running High Jump, sr.,—L.
Thompson, Wingham, (I) 5, 4ft.; N.
Bateman, Mt. Forest, (2), 3; J. Char-
lesworth,'Harriston, (3), x.
Running - High Jump, jr.—L.
Thompson, Wingham, (i), .5, 4 ft.; N.'
Taylor, Wingham (2), 3;, D. M.cDon
ald, Listowel. (3) 1.
Throwing Soft Ball,, sr.—F. Axwor-
thy, Mt. Forest (I), 5, 113 ft.; V.
Fox, Wingham (2)• 3; M. Cushing,
Drayton (3) 1.
'Throwing Soft Ball, jr., L. Bieman,
Harriston, (I), 5, 108 ft. 4i`, in. B.
Smith, Listowel (2), ;,; V. Fos Wing-
ham (3), L
Running B. Jump, sr., I. Crowe, Mt.
Forest (1) 5, 13 ft. 2 in.; A. McKague
Wingham (2), 3; M. Davidson, Listo-
wel (3), x•
Running B. Jump, jr.-0. McCabe,
Mt. Forest (x), 5 12 ft. :lin.; A. Mc-
Eachren, Harriston (2) 3 V. Fox
Wingham (3) 1.
75 yd dash, jr.-I• Wilson, Mt. For-
est (x) 5, 12 sec.; V, Fox. Wingham
(2), 3; M. Parker Listowel (3), 1.
75 yd dash sr.—I. Crowe, Mt. Forest.
(1), 11 215 sec.; N. Bateman, Mt. For-
est (2) 3; G. Mitchell, Wingham (3) 1:
Hurdle Race, sr.—N. Bateman, Mt.
Forest (x) 5, 12 sec.; 1. Wilson, Mt.
Forest (2) 3; W. Hawke Listowel (3)
Lotus Grohofsky . and family are
moving from the Isard propery on
Diagonal, Road to the VaiStone bun-
galow next to the Public Schbol• C.
F. Chapman moved his 'household ef-
fects from the Bank of Commerce
building to the King property on Shu -
ter St.
FINAL DECISION—After trying:
different kinds of flour, some of them
sigh priced, we have decided that Five
„high
, Flour is; as oadas any and bet-
terresh'
ter thati some• This is the statement
Of orte of our customers to tis this
week. Price this week $3.8o per bag.
Howson St Howson.
Pole \ranit, Uurlaia,
wet 5; N. l icilatds, Harriston
Elliott Mt. Forest e.
High Juinp, .,t•. -Geigy. i1,�
est 5; -W. ; l ringhi
vidson Listowel z,
Nigh Jump, ,z J
est 5; F. Ford Win
ham Kincardine I.
Shot Putt sr, -A. Douglas
est 5; C. • cGi lvaiy Mt. Fo
Bennett Harriston
Shot Put ;r Tti1 Hastings,
est 5; R. Walker, 1`7arriston,
iott, Mt. Forest 1.
Running Broad sr. --(z. L"itis,:.
Forest 5; I), Davidson 3
Davidson,: Listowel z.
Running Bi oat,
Forest "5;; W. 1N'rioiele Marr
Carlan, Arthur
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MAITLA.ND' ARES YTERIt L
The sixth semi-annual:'meeting of
Maitland, Presbyterial: (Presbyterian)
W. M. S. teas held in :St. Andrews''
Church, Winehan on Thursday._Oct,
8th. The President, Airs. Penne, ab-
ly presided,: A'' splendid spirit .'of
courage and ,earnestness' Marked all
the proceedings. ' One,: Hundred and
seventy-six 'delegates representing six-
teen of the seventeen, aoxil•`saries an- •'
swered the roll" call. Members of •.:
Brussels Auxiliary conducted [h t;.-
ening devotional Reports .w
from the various' Presbyterial. Secre-
taries. were very sats'ifae cry.+ Re-
ports of''Auxiliary. Secretar,},77 ;ave
dence of'a deepening of spirituel life :`,i
of the society. "'Miss Bessie au1acIvfur-
chy, corresponding and ;;,Intc.rnatiot a'1'
Secy. of`the General Co'izncil Presby:
dirian Woman's: MissiOyas'y S'oc et
was present and. addressed tl e ether
Complimer,tii - the audience on
their s1 lendid interest:, 4 a 67ndance,
stating that the :spirit Wiifnk,,71ias:be'n
fosteredby the W. lZ,'S,-ii the, samez,.
spirit. which 'has so active1'4` expr'esi,eeY
itself in other organizatrrcins 'for the
improvement and general. benefit of
women.` Mrs,- :MacMuechS r e-Yiev ed
the work conducted .by, the :oder,,
outlined some plans vvlieii the soc
ry antisipate undertaking in regard to
Foreign. Work as well as the immen e
amount of Social Service work ;to,be, ,:':
done in Canada in closing Iter address'
She asked each one to mote earnest
ly.Ask of God to Keep us Faithful, to
Beep us True to work for .'God's.
Kingdom and Glory., A standing vote
of thanks was given to 'Diss. 1\�Iacllatr-
chy for her very iustr,uctive address.
A very pleasing solo Wa S rendered by
Mrs. 'Coombe.
The President, stated that siiss.,I
Pelton, Field Secre, tart' ,verau ci be avai
able to address Thaiili Offerin " Mee
e
n
o ' N'ov.
ing:, after the: middlef t ,
desired.
Questions were asked in relation to
supply work and Life Membership
Certificates. Of the former advice
was given to: make the .usual Christy
utas gifts and ` send to Mrs: Geo.,
Douglas, Lucknow. Pres., Supply
Secy., Re -Life member certificates Iez-...•:.
dividual or Aux. Thank Offering gifts
may go to purchase a life membership
certificate for an older member.
spiring were the closing words gi
by Mrs. Arkell, Teeswater.
The hospitality extended by the
members of St. Andrews Church woes
greatly' appreciated. Hymn 374>
brought a very helpful meeting to a.
close.
The officers are:
Maitland Pres. --Mrs. (Rev.) Petrie,
W inigham.
Rec.-See.—Miss Mather, Kincardine:
Cor, Sec. --Mrs. Alfred Carr, Wing.
liam.
Tii''eas.--Miiss N. Nicholson. R. P.
6, Lucknow.
Mission Band—Mrs. J. T. Litiltlater,
Tees -water.
Glad. Tidings --Mrs, Alex. Ported field,
Belg'rave.
Supply Sec, -Mrs. Geo. Douglas,
Hurdle Race, jr.—L Wilson, Mt.
Forest (I) 5. 12 115 sec.; N. Taylor,
Wingham, Wingham (2) 3; V. Fox,
Wingham (3) 1,
Girls Relay Race—Mt. Forest (1),
5, '44 215 sec.; Listowel (2), 3; Harri-
ston (3)' _.
Basket Ball—Wingham (i) no; Mt.
Forest (2) 6. e.
Boys Events:
Hop, Step and Jump, sr, -Geo. De -
linger, Arthur 5 Geo; Ellis; Mt. For-
est 3; S. Hutton, Wingliain s,
Hop, Step, Jump jr,-Jno. Elliott,
Mt. Forest 5; W. Nickle, Harriston 3;
N. ,Williamson, Wingham r.
Hundred Yard, sr.—Geo. Ellis, Mt.
Forest 5; D. Davidson, Listowel 3; S.
Davidson, Listowel 1. e.
Hundred Yard, jr.-W. Nickel,
Harriston, 5; H. Mitchell, Wingharii
s; Jim. Elliott, Mt. Forest x,
220 sr,—D, Davidson, Listowel 5; A,
Mitchell, Wingham 3; A. Douglas Mt.
Forest i.
22o jr.—W. Nickel, Harriston 5; J,
Elliott, Mt. Forest 3; H. Mitchell,
Wirtgliatn
'en
Hurdle Race, sr.—Geo; Ellis, Mt Lucknow.,
Forest 5; S. Davidson, Listowel 3; 5,
Hutton, Wingham 1.
Hurdle Race, jr.—Jno. Elliott, Mt.
Forest 5; M. Hastings, Mt. Forest 3;
F. I -cord Wingham 1,
440 sr.—S. Davidson., Listowel 5; C.
Mooney, Wingham 3; D. Davidson
Listowel 1,
440 Harriston. 5; W.
McIntyre, Listowel 3; R. Vogan,
Winghairi 1.
Pole Vault, sr. ---S• Hutton, Witig-
hem. 5; W. Caulfield Mt, Forest 3; A.
lViitchell, Wingham 1:
Wingham oy Promoted
Many friends in this vicinity will, ,.
congratulate Mr. G. W. 'Geddes, F. A.
S., son of Mrs. Geddes, Leopold St.,
Witagltain, upon his being appointed
Actuary of the Ontario Equitable Life
and Accident Insurance Co. or 'Water-
loo. Mr, Geddes was assistant secre'
tory of the Mutual Life of C".anR da rte-
til he went to Wilmington, Delaware,
to become assistant Acttiar•y of the
Continental Liffe. He is a Fellow of•
the Actuarial Society al