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The Signal, 1936-1-23, Page 6--e.vt,7104407.74 767-""•0' 0 -Thursday. January 23rd, 1980 rase, -teetiC"C5s t. "". f HE SIGNAL StiL GODERICH, ONT. 4.0 040.00 I'. rs' • -It'"7 • • IF ITS Plumbing, Heating Eavestroughing WIC HAVE IT The Letter You Haven't Written Repairs for all makes If stores of &roam •••*1 ProunA_servim sad resmenible Maim s t gent ree'DDOn94 syrthe.7,filefEatl 0111e ..,..., By ,e. W. B. • ' - - me Stlibtford Beacon -Herald bad a touching thory some time ago in ooe of its issues $bout a man whom It awned Old Arent, who came to the puotoffice day after'day, always hoping to get a letter in the children or the grautichildreu, but went home empty- handed. Ms wife dead, bls children all alove4itivaf, he-leit slums ie little place OD the edge of the town; ; but his toalblinees would not be minded If the bier of his heart were ap- peased wi a letter, newsy and afire - John Pinder are far away now, but who forget to • Donate, mem the boys and girl* who write. iis frames excuser for them w II 117 P. 4). Meg end torefailly sends the weekly paper of the old home place to them to keep them posted about everybody they know around hest, lie expects that "1,01111114161 TOWNSHIP AlUDIT°118 one day tkere will be a letter; but it Township auditors are said to be seems 0,, lima, and it is so disappoint - losing a lot of sleep over %be new bui- lug to In. dismissed at the wicket With, let's of Instructions issued by the De- !"Nothing.' • litftlealtt-at..ktnel.0141....)114111!!_.(or That pathetic picture can be mottl- es/Ms of 1935 books The auditors plied. - There is a great bust of people axe required to verify arrears of taxer like Old Archie waiting for a letter. seat year, examine treasurers' and A few iinae would put sunshine late collectors' bonds, also Insurance; and a grey and gloomy day. A letter. tont are expected to comment on bow the if it were badly spelt, and wretchedly township affairs are condocted, types written, wattle be meat and drink for ! of bookkeeping and work of otecere many days. There are son. and daugh- These are a few of the =slur items._ term everywhere.. men and women, Township auditors are paid as little boys and girls, who have been saying, .na-$21 far tbe wor.C-auttlis-inostsgerlistaggr-write a letter -10 ao aim to ne wore appointed - before- timedhalla- ade• not dose. The hetes- tln was issued they have cause to think tion Is good. But a road paved only that they will earn their pay. - Intentions gets nowhere. That letter ought to be written before it is -too late. Too late! did I say? Yes, mixed-up and well-meaning as-sayoneAid Archie, or that somebody else, may tese."-Ilenry A. Wallace. be missing at the postottice some morn "Moat a the rich people anryunt STOP TOM .r Yee see't le earelom met cold. They am grid* develop into mmedies - . . . much moss merlon. At the fine doe . - . as '• has what it.. • to . dee :- cold quickly and electively. At ar----- Drugggsts. Ask for Grove's. Theta in • shag eta. IN HURRY WITH 161 Business As Usual lug, and someone may say casually, "I game Old Archie pawed out last night." That mother, who would not let her hope die, as the seasons came and went and the years made her gray, that her boy would write use of Meer times, and thus bridge over the disigreeable gulf that had been made in the family, lies down upon her bed, alas! to die. The boy In toe tai d.tz. tent place receives the telegram to say. "If you want to see mother alive you will have to come quick. Sbe is unconscious and rapidly sinking" The letter has never been written and it is too late now. The writer and an old frie.od, chat- ting together about another dear old mutual friend, who had poor health and was getting old, decided together that they would send a long -overdue letter to the shag friend who was far distant from them. That doubleheaded letter was written, mailed In one en- velope, and sent full of cheer and goodwill to the far distant one. A few days passed anti a letter came from the will. of the friend to whom we bad written to say that the morn- ing the letter came be had passed away. It came too Late. When visiting in England hearty three years ago a middle-aged lady was ushered into my room and was Introduced- as a sister of t &Hid of mine who was in Canada.--iklikkr "If nothing had happened to bine" So she put lt Did I know anything about him? Had 1 met him of late years? She and other sisters were alarmed at the dead silence that ab- sence of letters from Adult made. It was my pleasure to tell this lady that I her brother was alive and well, very much alive, had a lovely home •nd a Ang family. He wee doing well and wag well and favoraby thought of by s of people who knew • hha. polities le the 11 things things tions nitud if In and Don't op about about the very be pleased at our d a car, and raisbelewriany, that loomed boys. situations motor mad, Is being came in hisi few as putting days and Now get start in' time. too going to thing go want to tell r about. it $5 • boom the e yes laugh. the Jell cry. The sites - lie. They don't Han cat and the dog • of potatoes. tblng to write yobs to Write es mount oat Is likely Aunt wkia they would • A man was killed week MOW bit with at mu/WU H HOLM Frank leo, Flulay ret ten days' v We rest. Pickard has of bealth. We are Potter is a being con knee The pr Sunday Mrs. Fred Amery pe school se exerelme, wi cipated In b Walter Je Ac. 011910 P /silly be was &Wino do what he was sung by considered to be an Important piece of T. p. work for the upbuilding of the King- math, tit dom of God. And so on 1 went, trying I charge of to fill her hungry and thirsty mind, day, when a lint why had be not written? They present. hail had no quarrel. She and her ,Itov. j.w. older sister had written last Surely 'a poem, .. he hadn't forgotten when they were wee read -how Edna flutter the older sister had mothered him the comm through those tender yeare and when Mr. Herta,* he was frown and had decided to go After the to Canada had materially assisted him peat, too,, and had felt the wrench his going bad I ewatima.t. w meant. .It was eleven years since he I whitmor, d written, eleven iong_leare; it by mai was almost cruel. Would 1 stir him I ma Potter as up on my return? I would; and I didlag was !Ile had meant to write It was a of a lump shame he hadn't. He had no excuse. I This week'is It was just cheer letting it go. I told 'direction et convener. lea. .. him It was nnhrotherly to gay the leset. I Is glad to say he mended wk.& his ways sad since then ha. be.. to monthly is. the verFietieb-eoncerned sisters. w&. A lady of our aquaintance received I at the h -le- ,--# letter from far north British Colum- I dent. A hes from a woman on a farm there a Mrs. W Nile Owe *no -The writer and OM written to were old schoolmates. 'hey had not beard from each other -- -1111L--Aler velum They had only recently be - Chestnut and Stove Anthracite, Pocahontas and Domestic Lump Coal. Alberta Lump Coal from the Foothills of Alberta. DISCO -this wonderful Coke with the gasses left In IL -- All orders given prompt attention and all the Coal is - weighed on the Town's scales (your scales). • . s. Lee • Sunday Afternoon • • By ISABEL HAMILTON Ooderich, Ontario . 'Follow me,' the Vaster said; We will follow Jesus: His word and Spirit led, lotamus. , --"r-edelemerva • • - .4. mere waren LIM ilpvieleAkeep or is =ix ter.t.es lit 1500e and a way tbe dog -promise. 0 Christ, that "be that fol- hi shall have the light of life." MO elation who 001 of the howls the mi how, imams ne or tams lbw ev is od isk act yaps: sad _ , hai hese • hog Mee 1 writs. lost I'm estwese and Mt *vete- odd this is data 1 tow much....7....*- VILLE Jan. A -N. -11t. I E. Teo and Else Ada :ad Tuesday from a cath friends ti Toronto, in that Mrs. Albert enjoying the best _ at Mee be around again after t her home with a lame naive of the !Inger the direction of peasented a tine lair during the Sunday. sa Sunday. A short veltatione. was parti- ie.tiers Milton McCool, !Aden Oilddon 'sad in4.41‘,44119Yrtel. Mew_ * dal& Mtn EMbee-11111e- 7-convener, was in II' C. meeting Last Fri- ed representation was iiie opening hymns, seri led in prayer, and s for the New Year," lie chairman. Miss -the 04 which were given by an interesting =wiser. a discustion, au appro- uled, "Speaking of It. - :tikes by Miss Gay pleasing solo wig sung men. • • • E. LEMON IFORkk_1•34 tiatign Temls-Rbsous lbolkon Helpers. lame Pamags-llake 11:1-11. It ft. Odd= Teall--Loihs 3:11. We are reminded by this passage that diecipleship comes before apostle- ship. Peter had been, for at least some usontha. In the company of Jesus -• learner in His school. One day Jesus was compelled by the surging crowd of hearers to step into l'eter's boat and from It continue His discourse. Afterwards lie told Peter to resume his fishing, which, to the experienced fisherman, was a useless command. Had they nut just returned from an unsuccessful trip after an &H- aight on the water? But Peter's loy- ler-add-hke Williagoele--fo try again. 11448liallgsalfilalaellffide him quick - Re sure of this, that Peter would have turned lvdeat ear to any other voice than that of Christ It it had made a I Ube command. "Nererthelvas," said Peter, that is, not because of success, but in spite of failure, "at -Thy word I will let down the net." look at the result of this obedience. It had In it not Mach of rbeerfultiess, nor, perhaps, any faith, but It was tor with a pooled frown. obedience under trying circumstances, The merchant lifted up the cover of and AA Mak 1,04,Cri) the -box and beneath It were -a nein- rm -111.--faUslr• the previous her artlay. drawers, epek with a title night was not unforeseen or near printed on it. Pointing to one he ries ranged. Christ was In that failure as in Chinese letters. "For businese," sad much as in the success that followedr pressing the sides of the little drawer, it. Ile saw those 11-hermen at Biel it suddenly flew open, and printed on work in that long profitless night, and F \ZAN .....tE31111a81111044.41/6' TEA poor and unfortunate. He was told by many people to get the help of Lee Poy, and the missionary went In search of the great merchant. Lee Puy gladly helped in the sLinhsief the sew hospital, and while itmen ha- ing built tie and the doctor became great friends. Many of the Chinese in the city bad told the missionary doctor of the strange box which had been left to Lee Poy and how it had brought him great wealth. Some said that it bed beentilled with gold coins, others said that it contained rubies and jewels of. great worth, but no one had ever inside -of the secret box. After the brothers had lost their' wealth, they became jealous of Lee Poy and once tried to steal the pre- cious hot that bad brought him se many riches.. The mirwiesegy atteaeWondered Bost what the kea-marliairand- once asked Lee Poy about it. The merchant showed him a square box made of sandalwood anti told him that that wag the strange inheritance bad received from his fattier "But how could thit bring you great riches?" asked the doctor. "By making me lire right," auswered the Chinese. "I do not understand," said the doe - it wrietl with suc- the bottom were the words. "lie bon - empty nets, It was part of His gra- noes affairs." He meant they should bring trick eet. above everything else, in thy btud-,.... (lieu. purpose to. _teach them tb m they could do nothiudg. felon inilde were the words,! of measles. Nunn Tent, bas.beeerhe a ttetsdauce. A very succemtui *octal evening wait held In the United church on Friday evening. • Scotch program in the hail oah°147-7-- Ths-whinenh- institute at* arida weals& Meioses weissamk SLEEP YOUR maRVIS Rif ammo ems -- with um of Dr. CHASE'S Men's Clothes FOR WINTER Come in and look over our flay ago-tha very beat Nverything that's Dom in Men's Wear at this tints of the year, Chas. Black East Street and Square GODERICH d ," things. The wonderful miracle that...41. -kernel" that thy frCenil Is thy Jesus performed that day was the Di. !other. treat him with kindness and vine assurance that itemefortb their ;3111tienr? and, "I've sit, he loyal." life was to be spent for The third drawer was labelled. No more fishing on the Lake of Gall. familr" fra-U1 ICIWS- doctor read "Ilere Iles your teed tree. and that with Him they could do all „ tier lidister__Igithiglassilor- lee: henceforth they Feld ion sight i.e.. cherub k_ yews (40.•• • area .rompantst. The !beet- and day to rave souls. , "This has been my guide" said the with the, singing 1 This miracle taught Peter also a 'timo -b•Dectivtion needed lesson of Divfbe Ouruipotenve. g wig be under the The eye of Jesus -could reach the EisriMi Potter, social depths of the Sea of Gelilee; Ile knew exactly where and when the ash WA. Msettat.-The would De found. Could not their JINGO ig of the W.11.S. and read the secrets gldes braM -COAL YARD AND OFFICE AT THE HARBOR- . apse aware of each other's location ---,glow much pleasure that letter Phones -Office 22. House 112 Goderich krougtot. It set the bells ringing in the heart and memory gladly tripping - "get down the years. It Is hard to estimate the good that letter writing iaad receiving actually did. SALE PRICES for All Week 1 down some time and think to whom It would be well If we were to sit a letter should now he sent. There are a number overdue in most of our experiences. Perhaps It is someone whom in a tiff or a more serious break JANUARY $igh to JANUARY 31st. Quantities Limited IROLYNOS TOOTH PASTE .2k, 1St SALT PETER Lb. is. wow Norway ride Syrup liePie HELLEBORE Le, 119e Chile% Nerve Os NMOL Os mod les Bueldey's Bronchitis Mixture 40e sad 75e Horehound Candy 2k lb. CYSTEX 75. and VIM A.B.S.C. Tablets III for lk Lyairs Tooth Paste Asssoblis Tablets I dam 49 ... - - $1.35 Siosn's Liniment lie Poem* Teeth Paste 25. Mears Cereal-2Se FEENAIKINT Zile, Me, 75 GOOD NEWS - For folks suffering from bad cough; bronchitis, whoop- ing cough. croup, throat and tonsil ailment& Sybilla tieshen Raw* brings good suits for IMO backs. It warn& Lauder's Dunlop's Campbell's Wigle's Drugstore Drugstore Drugstore Drugstore SPECIAL we left bruised some years ago and no word of beating has been passed sinee. Or it may be that there is some lonely old soul whom you used to see as you dropped in to ring out a cheery Good -day! that you haven't communicated with at all since you left who would thank God in prayers for yon and the letter you Rend. Did it occur to you that there are fallen brothers and sisters who might get a lift on their drear outcast road It someone wrote them a friendly letter? Perhaps there is someone you have thought of in prison, say, or In some imprisoning, discouraging circum- stances, you said you would write to :n order to cheer film up Well, why not do It? Do It now. Don't mind If you haven't superfine piper or a good style, or the education that makes a faultless letter. Re- member a thirsty man will drink from • tin cup or an earthenware pitcher, say insproideed vessel to get Use spark- ling sisal draught on a hot weary day. He does not look around for the con- tainer of finest cut glares Start in and ten them what Is Ip your heart in your own simple wsi. If It is to an old acquaintance, babble about the things concerning you both Remember it is net the weather nor WAS held last Thursday his selfishness, read his impetuosity Mrs. S. Welters, preal- and his cowardice? The eyes of program, prepared by Peter's mind turned in upon himself vis /red, Mrs- Fred and he cried sinful- 'ss. "Derrtufrom Mt prayer, made in Ignorance. was sever answered, • Christ did not de- part from him. Thank God, lie knows when to refuse a prayer. On the con- trary, Christ gave Peter something more than forgiveness., He gave the eMployntent to him which ensured his -pardon: -rear not, from henceforth i_thou shalt catch men." - Chapter 5:27, 28. -One of the most conspicuous instances of the attractive !plover of Jesus is promoted 1IC thins* verses. The Lordlikt a spell on 1.4A a man with low alas and earthly de- sires. (luta drevriMil irresIsilblr- imperially, and Levi'4lelded in a mo- ment. The Lord came by as Levi was -seated in his accustomed place - the receipt of custom. He spoke to him bat two words: "Follow ate," and "he left all, rose op, and followed him." Here we see the power Christ exercised over the mind, the will, and the affections. We know very little about Levi, ex- cept that he was a Jew, a native of Galilee, and that lie was • collector of the Roman taxes. Now for a Ro- man citizen to become • collector of the taxes upon the Jews was an of- fence to them, for It carried the con- riction constantly to their minds that they were • subjugated people; but that a Jew should be so far recreant to the honor of his country and to the feeling of his people as to take office under the Roman government for such a purpose, it carried the conviction home still further. Did such a man become truly converted? The first evi- dence In his favor was his change of occupation. The business in which he had been engaged was not an honor- able one., He gave It up. That meant sacrinee. The publicans be- came rich In collecting taxes. It etook grata to give up such • calling. He forsook all. lie came right out and identified himself with Jesus. Ile became concerned for his fellows. He made a feast and Invited many publicans to it and there made a pub- lic acknowledgment of having quit his old life and begun under the leader- ship of a new Master. All of these are sound proofs of true eonsersion.- Condeneed from The Sermon Bible. • • • WORLD MISSIONS The Secret Hex By Freda Graham Bundy, Cowley, Alberta In far off Chine, a rich Chinese mer- chant had died and left to his three sons all his poelestrione. To the eldest he gave his large rice fields, to the next son he left his mat boils. sad his business, but to the youngest boy he gave only a small box, Instructing him to use it whenever he had a de - Morton to make and In time he would Demme a rich man. The elder broth- ers latighe4 and teased the young boy about his strange Inheritance. the'llimyopnertimwiboy.'sb"nass•P°71 (grfolTwthaaPt wasard became one of the most respected and wealthy merchants in the city Tbe elder brothers had wasted their time anti their money and were sew poor A missionary doctor clime to the great Chinese city and wished to bend a hospital, where he might treat the pill. ad Mrs. Elmer Potter fl Vtee. J. W. Herbert and Mn. led Is prayer. The role the rePEld to new yeask- h a thought for the they MacMath gave a reading, " for the New Year," and the Berl teams was read by Mrs R. tter. missionary talk was given rs. a. alters; a story read by Mrisillorwe iarsis; a ItelnPerank•D paper was given by Mrs. F. Potter. and a -letter led fze • miedesary, bliss Sybil Ostirtw*, IV Mrs W�Itofi After doe repont of the treasurer, given by Kn. W. --lee. theAll.ms meeting was closed Mith the ritirping of a hymn Mrs. laded Yee, president of the W.A, . then teak (-hitthe gathering, giv- ing an lime which was appre- elated. Mrs. Trewartita, secretary, read the mined*, and numerous busi- ness topics wet. thoroughly discussed. At the core ladle et the meeting the hostesses, Mrs./ Lorne Jervis, Mrs. Walters And lies W. Yeo, served air which was muck en - wing Is the list of the year 1938: President, Mrs. S. Meet, Mrs. Eimer secretary, Mr& E. ndlne, secretary, press secretary, Miss treasurer, Mrs. W. convene', Mrs..0eo. conveser, Miss Elva W secretary, Mrs. Missionary Month - John Mulholland; ter; assistalit plan- flower committee, r; envelope steward, or the W.A.-Presi- Yeo; vice-preeldent, secretary, Mrs. treasurer. Mn. Fin- ttee, Mrs. D. E. Gild- mittee, Mrs Finlay, S. Acheson. appetidgm lu joyed. The officers thosen For the W. Walters;vi Potter; •pecor 'Trevrarlibil; Mrs. Wee 01 list her 'Mac Yeo; tempera Male; sterwar Proctor; etre Wm. Mullion ly secretary, pianist, Mrs. lat. Mrs. W. Miss 101.• Pr Mrs. A. lion dent, Mrs E. Mrs, Fred Bert Trewart lay; flower co don; buying Mrs. J. Porte FOOD VAL RICH MID TOMATO AWE GOLDEN NET ISALMON 5."" 25c ' 25c AMERICAN BEAUTY MN SHRIMPS laC lifeLARENIS AMIN POWDERS ROYAL YORK TEA FRESH ROLLED OATS AYLMER PORK and BEANS GOLD MOM lobs SC 144b* Pkg 28C 6 IN' 2Sc 4 Tim isr sac A Itie,17c J. 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Ronald Mer.ach- , formerpastor of'bite- chniellererobyterian church, She leave, Is mourn her one son, Ronald, to whom many friends in this com- munity extend sympathy in his be- reeveneent. Mr. Reuben Tiflis has been under the doctor's care since lase week, whom be suffered a Revere heart attack. -Mr. Eddie Moore and little daughter. Rena, are suffering from the measles. Mr. Stanley Todd, of St. Helens, addressed the Y. P. U. of the United church on the subject of "Christian Citizenship." Mr. and Mrs. Chan. Marti° entertained a large number of their friends and relatives on Friday evening, the time being spent in cards and dancing. Quite a number from here attended the annual meeting a the -Agricultural Society, held In Wingham on Friday last. Mr. Stanley Irwin. son of Mr. and Mrs.'Hermon Irwin, has been seriously ill with pneumonia, following an attack was 44.400 .01 • 144, Hydro Store BUY AN Electric Stove Quick - Clean - Economical and cool to cook with ND. it SEE DISPLAY OF STYLES AND MAKES_AT THE HYDRO STORE The Signal's Clubbing Rates Save You Money The Signal and The Toronto 13Iobe WOO The Signal ar.d The Mall and Empire $600 The Signal and The Toronto Daily Star .57.00 The Signal end The Toronto Telegram $6.25 The Signal and The London Advertinse.....- 40.50 The itiotal and The London Free Press I • 1-...-ersve.•Kno The Signal situ' The Stratford Beacon -Herald $5.50 The Signal and The Family Herald and Wieldy heir... $210 The Signal and The Canadian Home Journal $2.40 The Signe] and The Canadian Magazine $2.40 The Signal and Toronto Saturday Night 114215 The Signal and The New Outlook 811.40 The Signal and Canadian Home, and Gale!~ it3.25 The Signal end The Catholic Record $ass The Signal and MacLean's Magazine $240 The Signal and The Chatelaine $2.40 The Menai and The loronto Star Weekly $8.25 The signal anti National Home Monthly $2.23 The Signal and Woman's Home Companion 0.00 CLUBBING RATES WITH OTHER PERIODICALS MAY BE IAD ON APPLICATION WE HAVE A RATE FOR PRACTICALLY EVERY WELL- KNOWN PERIODICAL ON THE CONTINENT ,The Signal NORTH STREET PHONE NS • - i/4 ir 4 - • 4 GODERICH