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The Seaforth News, 1938-11-24, Page 1,do not think that skies -and meadows are lvloral, or that the fixture of a star Conies of a quiet ,spirit;,or that trees Heve wisdom in their windless silences; Yet these are things invested in my mood Seaforth HURON ON LEADING NEW PAPER e With constancy and peace and That in my troubled season I can cry 'Upon the wide composure of the sky, And envy fields, and vvisb that I be , As little ,daunted as a star or tree. --4john Drinkwater. WHOLE SERIES, VOL. 60°, No. 47 SEAFORTH, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 1938 Phone 84. SI a year. WANTED 100 Names of 'Mothers with Babies under 2 years of age, to receive ab- solutely FREE a tin of Heinz Strained Food. Simply cut and sign coupon and present at our Store. Name Address...... DOMESTIC SHORTENING— ..... . lbs 23c SUGAR CRISP ,CORN FLAKES It4 2 for 15c PETER PAN No. 3 17 oz Tin Peas 2 cans 1.5c KRAFT CHEESE -- 15c half lb. 'CREAM OF BARLEY with Free Sample 25c pack. PINEAPPLE, Sliced 10c tin NEW FIGS 2 lbs. 19c NEW CURRANTS - 2 lbs. 25c SEEDED RAISINS, Loose -- 15c lb. SWAN novvil CAKE FLOUR 29c pack. CAPO Very Best Stove •Pipe Enamel 25c bottle LELY TOILET SOAP— Large Cake 6 for 25c PEARL SOAPa 5 for 16c llikster's Red Head Laying Mash has no superiors and few equals. A. C.Routledge Phone 166 *'blue coal' THE SOLID FUEL FOR SOLID COMFORT I E. L. BOX PHONE 43 Northside United Church Rev. H. V. Workman, Minister. US:am., Sunday School. , 111 a.m., "Action under Inspiration." Evening service withdrawn for First Presbyterian Church Anni- versary. St. Thotnas' Church Rector: Rev. Dr, Herford. 10 a.m. "Advent: T.he Corning of 'Jesus." 7 p.m. Installation of Officers of Anglican Young People's Association. Sunday School at 10. a.m. Egmondville United Church Rev, A. W. Gardiner, I3.A„'B.D. 110 am. Sunday School. 111 a.m. "Christ'Standard for Hap- piness." First Presbyterian Church Rev. Hugh 'Jack, Minister, Sunday, Nov. 217th. Anniversary services, Rev. Dr. J. 'G. Inkster of Knox Church, Toronto, will be the special speaker at 111 am. and 7 p.m. S.S., ao a.m. Adult Bible Class, 3 p.m. WILL BE AT HONIE IVIrs. J. D. Calquhoun wiel be at home to her friends on Friday, Dec, 2,nd, from 31:310 to 51:30 p.m. NORTH SIDE W. M. S. The president, Mrs. 3. C. Laing, presided at the. November meeting of the W. M. S. held in the school room of 'Northside ilJnited Church on Thursday afterneon, Nov. 17., There was a good attendance. Ai ,opersing hymn was sung, and Mrs, Laing of- fered prayer, The secretary, Mrs. J. Finlayson, eead the minutes of last meeting, which were adopted. The treasurer's report was also read ,and adopted. The eon call was 'then taken. During the ibusiness period it was de- cided .....hold the shower on Dec. 1 for the hale to be sent away. The no- minatingcommittee Mrs. R. Lawson, Mrs. W. Hay end•Mrs. W. Rintoul, was 'chosen to present the slate of :of- ficers for 01939, at the December meeting. Mrs. W. Hay was appointed treasurer during Miss A. Fenguson's absence. Miss Lawrence then intro- duced the first chapter, 'Weaving a New Web" ,of the study book. The World in Canada." She said, "We have 'failed to appreciate all the gifts that those who have come to our lands as strangers have brougbt; we have used the labor of their hands for selfishness aed gain. Then Canada, with all its vastness and wealth, was represented by Mrs, 7. Finlayson, the British by Mrs, R. E. Coates, the French by Mrs. W. nj. 'Williams, the Europeans by Mrs. T. J. Webster, the Chinese by !Mils. R. Archibald, and the Japanese by Mrs. L. Webster. Mrs. A. Es, Cuthill as captain of ,circle 5, then took charge of the de- votional period. Hymn 4362 was sung. The offering was received, The Bible reading Luke 1151, 11111-32, was taken by Miss A. Lawrence. The theme for No- vember was " One is your Father, and all ye are 'brethren." Responsive readings relating to the topic brought out that "God is the Weaver of all the ties that bind vs" to one another. God's "pattern" for Canada is broth- erhood. An.other hymn was sung and the meeting closed with prayer. LONDESBORO The regular meeting of the W. I. will he held in community hall, on Thursday, Dec. list. Roll call is to he answered by recipes for Christmas candy. Christmas message, Rev. Men- zies. Music, Mamie Sha,ddiek and Beth Sliobbrook; Christmas carols; conveners, -Mrs. J. _Armstrong, Mrs. McVittle; lhostesses, IMrs. S. Carter, Mrs. 7. Rapson, Mrs. 'J. C. Adams, .Miss E. Mains, Mrs. P. Manning, Mrs. john Fingland is aPeading some weeks at the home of her dau- ghter, Mrs. 'Grearson near Toronto. Mrs, Robt. Townsernd and Miss D. Little spent the' week end at Toronto. Mr. and Mrs. W. 1. Tarnblyn of yorest Hill, Toronto, visited a short time with his mother and brother, Frank, on Sunday. He was lecturing a few days last week in Windsor in the ineerest§ of the boys' vocational soliods. • The W.A. 'held their monthly niet- ing in the schoolroom .of the ,ch,uech on Wednesday last with MTS. R. Townsend, president, presiding, Min- . sues and correspondence were read by the secretary, Mrs, B. Bronsclon. Af- ter the buakiess sessio,n the 'following program Was presented. Solo, Miss D. .Griffiths; reading, Miss Beth Sleollebrook; reading, Mrs. Menzies; &Jet, Mrs 7. Shaddiok and, Mist D. Little. Lunch was Served at the dose ' lby the group in eharge.',There Were nineteen present. ' ' • MoKI,LLOP W. M. S. The regular monthly meeting of the McKillop Branch of the W. M. S. ,of the Presbyterian Church was held at the home of Miss Thompson Thursday afternoon, Nov. 1117. The af- ternoon was spent in quilting, follow- ed by a short ,programme. The presi- dent took the chair and the meeting 'opened with singing hymn 607 foil - owed by the scripture reading by Mrs, Carter'. Mrs, Drover gave the Glad Tiding prayer. The minutes of the last meeting and roll call were taken by the secretary.' Mrs. Carter gave the treasurer's report.. Little Francis Jack took up the offering. After singing hymn .5513the meeting .closed by repeating the Lord's prayer in unison, lVfcER/DE-CHUTER A smart Autumn wedding took place on November 1114th at the Rect- ory, Bayfield, when Ida Anna Chuter, daughter of Mr, and Mrs. Ed Clutter of Varna was united in marriage to Elmer John. McBride, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Rdbert McBride of 'Goshen Line, Stanley. Rev. Me. 13,ugler officiated. The 'bride looked charming in a rust crepe dress with green bat and shoes :and carried a bouquet of pink .carnations and maid- enhair fern. Her bridesmaid was the groom's sister, Miss Emma McBride, who chose a 'black crepe dress with sequin trimming and wore a corsage of 'bronze mums tied with pink rib- bon. Harvey Chuter, brother of the beide, was hest man. Following the ceremony the bridal party attended a dinner at the home ,of the groom, which was given in lh.onor of his par- ents, who were celebrating their 431rd wedding anniversary on the same day. The dining room was prettily decorated in pink and whit& The bride .and groom of 43 yeare ago sat down with their family to a table in the 'centre of which was a three story wedding .cake made and presented by their daughters-in-law. From the cake radiated pink streamers with place cards* 'attached. The da.ughters-in-law acted as waitresses. Immediately after the dinner Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Mc- Bride left amid showers of confetti on a motor trip to Niagara and Buff- alo, returning by Detroit. IZOT travel- ling the bride IAMTO a g,rcen eoat trim- med with grey fur and accessories to match. On their return they will re- side on the 'McBride homestead, Go- shen Line, Stanley. During the evening Mr. and Mrs. Robert McBride were presented with a radio, by the members of the family. The address was Teed by their oldest boy Alvin and his son Stewart pres- ented his grandparents with the radio. Ire !McBride made a very fitting reply in which he ,expressed genuine surprise and thanks for himself and Mrs McBride to the EhOLIgillEfL11 MOM - 'bet's of the family. Those of the fam- ily to atteed were Alvin and Edgar of Kipeen, Lorne of Windsor, Wal- ter of ,Zurich and Emma and Elmer at home. Margaret of. Edmonton, Al- berta, was the only one not present. Ur. and Mrs. Samuel McBride were also present and 'presented the bride and groom with a silver berry spoon. Mee. Samuel McBride is the only liv- ing sister of Mrs. Robert ..SicBricle. JOHN K. DAVIS DIES AT DETROIT Mr. 1John IC. Davis, of 1715314 Lawton Ave, Detroit, Michigan, and a resid- ent of Seaforth some years ago, died at th,e Deaconese Hospital ha that cityon Thursday, 'November 10th, after a very serious operation. 'Peeu- =Ma set in and ended his life, He was in the hospital for nearly three week's, He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Aneie S. Knee Annie Robinson, daughter of the late Fred Robinson), his son Uolin Frederick and daughter Dorothy. Mr. and Mrs. Davis were married here in Eginondville 215 years ago last April. Funeral senvices were held ,from the Floyd Hamilton home on .10th St., Detroit, on Saturday, Nov. 112th. Interment was made at the Forest - lawn Cemetery. „TUMOR FARMERS TO HOLD ANNUAL MEETING The annuel meeting if the junior Farmer's Hockey Club will be held at the Dick House, Seaforth, on Mon- day evening, Nov. 218th, 3 p.m. TEESWATER LODfGE Fidelity Lodge, 1.0.0.F., Seaforth, was represented by twenty members at a meeting of Teeswater lodge on Tuesday evening when the travelling gavel was presented to Teeswater lodge. Fidelity Lodge had received the gavel from Wingham a month previously. The musical program which 'followed the presentation was given by Seaforth. POSTAL INFORMATION With only a month until Christ- mas, the Postal services win be strained to the ,utmost to handle the Christmas 'mail. The following in- formation and suggestions are there- fore given so that the public may help relieve congestion. 'Mail for over- seas should be posted at once or at the very latest to connect with s.s. 'Duchess of York," from St. John Dec. 9th, and Halifax Dec, 110th. Suggested latest mailing dates are: Dec. 02, United States (to allow for customs 'examination); Dec. 116eh, British Columbia; Dec. 1171th Alberta and Saskatchewan; Dec. 11761, Mani- toba and Maritimes; Dec. 19th, On- tario and Quebec; Dec, 2111st, locaS delivery. The public now has at its dispoeal air mail facilities, greatly speeding up delivery at remarkably low rates. Parcel post by snail now permits weight up to twenty-five pounds with corresponding low rates. A mistaken idea that the Post Office only handles small parcels is disclaimed by the re- gulations which allow parcels of oonebined length and girth of six feet as maximum. Parcels should be „well wrapped and distinctly addressed. Df of fragile nature please state so when posting same. Insurance of parcels up to S50.00 value for, delivery in Canada is free. The public can give its :greatest assistance by mailing early and any postal information de- sired will be cheerfully given by the Postmaster and his staff. Chas. P. Sills, HOSPITAL AID 'The Women's Hospital Aid to Scott Memorial Hospital will hold its regular meeting on Thursday, Dec, 1st at 3:50 p.m. at the library. BARBARA KIRKMAN The Barbara Kirkman Auxiliary met on Tuesday evening at the church. Mrs. Sclater's 'group had charge of the meeting. 'Mrs. Munn presided. The devotional part of the program was conducted by Mrs. Earl Bell. Following the singing of a hymn the scripture reading was taken by Mrs. Malcolm McLeod and the Glad Tidings prayer by Miss Margaret Grieve. Mrs. Haigh Teed the Glean- ings. Miss Patterson and Mrs. Alex Kerr sang a duet. The topic was taken .by Miss Hazel Reid and Mrs. 3. F. Scott. The meeting dosed with the singing of a hymn and all repeat- ing 'the Lord's prayer. , KIPPEN Mr. and Mrs. Abe Forsyth spent a few' days recently visiting with their family in 'Detroit. Several ,of our local hunters were in Bruce for a few days on a deer hunt- ing expedition and had fair seccess. Mr. George Foster of Windsor tailed on Kippen friends recently. The funeral of the late Mrs. John McIsfu•rtrie was very largely attended on Monday last. Mr. RD. Elgie and RObt. Day - man spent the week' end in Toronto ,and took in the Royal winter fair. BOWLERS TO MEET The last executive meeting of the men's howling club was •held Tues- day evening in the council room. The events ef the season were fully dis- cussed and t was revealed by the different reports that another success- ful year has been completed by the ,club, Preparations for the annual meeting were made, erhich will be held this year on Tuesday evening, Nov. 29 in the council chamber. The election of 'officers will he 'followed by euchre. Bowlers, husbands .of the lady -bowlers and any others that ,care to attend are cordially invited to be present. The annual meeting is an event that is looked forwaod to by quite a numlber as it is a real get-to- gether. Do not miss it. CONCERT RECITAL .delightful concert recital was held in the Egmondville 'United Church on Thursday evening when MS pupils from five schols gave a ve'ry interesting and well 'rendered program .of volos, duets and choruses. There was a large attendance of par- ents and .friends of the Pugs who are interested in the musical edu.cation of the ehitdren. Inspector E. C. Bea - cern of Goderich was present and took for his subject "Music In the Schools." He ,complimented Tucker - .smith on having music taught in all the schools. In the coinse of his ad- dress he paid a tribute to the tate Dr. Field and what he had done .in this connection, much credit being due to him for having the schools so well equipped. He complimented Miss Helen B. Britton, specialist in vocal music and supervisor of music in public schools, who is the teacher for these schools, for the efficient man- ner in which the program was car- ried out which reiffected great credit both on the teacher and pupils. The schools •faking part were: No. 4 Tuckersmith, teacher, Luella John- son; 'No. 8, Tuckersmith, teacher Margaret Grieve; No, 5, Tucker - smith, teacher Pansy Adams; No. McKillop, teacher Bessie Carnochan; !No. 00, McKillop, teacher Vera Heist. The program was as follows: Public scheseleolvoir, chosen from the five participating schools, "Be Strong Ye Sons of Canada," and "Whistling Farmer Boy." Duet, Edith and Elea- nor Pepper, "Merrily the Cuckoo" Chorus, No. 15, Tuckersmith, "Canos Song" and »Grandfather's Clock." Rhythm Band, No. 4, Tuckersmith, ''The Chimes of Dunkirk" (English folk tune) and 'Slavonic Dance." Chortle, No. 6, Tuckersmith, "John Peel" (English hunting song) and "What Can the Matter Be?)" Solo. Bruce 'Walters "In the Garden I Love." Chorus, No. 10, McKillop "Ily Love's An Arbutus" (Irish air) and "The Keel Row (Scotch felk song). Speech by Inspector E. C. Beacom. Pantomime, No, 4, •Tecker- smith, "The Sleeping Beauty" (music by Brahms). Solo, Maxine McBrien, "Oh 'My Goodness." Chorus, No. 2, McKillop, "Whets the Children Sleep" and "Wi' A Hundred Pipers" (Scottish air). Rhythm Band, No. 10, McKillop, "Pixie Pranks" and "The Lincolnshire Poacher (English folk tune) and "Sailor's Song." Duet, Ber- van and Edith Blanchard, "I Don't Want to Play in Your Yard." Chorus No. 8, Tuokerstnith, "0 No John" (English folk song) and "Sleepy Fishes". Harmonica Band, No. 5, Tuckersmith -"My Old Kintecky Home" and "When 1 Grove too Old to Dream." Chorus; No. 4, Tucker- . (Continued 011 Pose Four) BRUCEFIELD The United Farm Women held their monthly meeting at 'the home of Mrs. .A. Davidson on the ,116th, with th.e president in charge. The meeting .epened with singing "Old Folks at Home," ,followed 'by all repeating the creed. Roll call eves answered with a traffic law. After minutes of previous meeting were read and adopted, let- ters from head office were read by Mrs. Buchanan and Mrs, Hatigh:. During the business Mrs. Birchation was appointed delegate to attend the provincial convention in Toronto The topic, "How to Win Friends and In'- finenee People." was well given by Mrs, Stackhouse and Mrs. Davidson, when many interesting .and thought- ful suggestions were )given. ,Mrs. Cairns had charge of the .social pro- gram when threereadings were ,giv- en. "The Unusual 'Visitor," by Mrs. Cairns; Ilincle Ezra's Cow," by Mrs. Douglas, and "Where Is Mother," by Mrs. Snider. The December meeting will be held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Alex, Wright, when the report of the convention will be given, The meeting closed with the closing ode lunch was served by the hostess and 'friend. • Mrs. A. Buchanan and Mr, Scott Davidson are this week attending the Provincial Convention of United Far- mers in Toronto. . On Thursday, Nov. 1117th, the W. M.S. entertained the Mission Band and Baby Band and their mothers. The meeting opened with the presi- dent in change. After singing hynin 216, the Scripture reading was •given by Mrs. (Rev.) Wright and prayer was offered by Mrs. Haugh, followed by a piano solo by Miss 'Margaret McQueen. Words of welcome were given by Mrs. Hugh Aikenhead, Miss Eva Stackhouse gave two suitable readings one for menthers of Baby Band and one for the !Mission Ban.d. After singing hymn 613 Mrs. J, B. Mustard told of the work done in Af- rica and China among the little ones there. Eleanor and Ileen McCartney thee sang "Jesus Loves Me." They were accompanied by their mother, Mrs, Ross. Scott told of work done in India and Japan. Bessie Dutot gave a reci- tation, "When Mother Calls." This was 'followed by a solo ''The Stranger of Galilee" by Mrs. Cairns, accomp- anied ,by Mrs. R. Scott. 3:frs. Jas. McQueen, 'before offering prayer. spoke to the mothers on behalf of the Mission Band, Hymn 508 was sting and :Mrs. R. :Wan closed the meet- ing with prayer: Lunch was served. On Thursday evening, Nov. 214th, the Shields family who come highly recommended will give their concert in the school room of the church. Mr. S. Kipfer and ,family have moved to Mrs. Scott's house, recently :occupied by Mr. and Mrs. Brandon. " Mr. and Mrs. Norman Welker and Bruce spent the week end with friends in Michigan. Mies Irene Snider of London spent the week end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Snider, DUBLIN John McPhail passed peacefully away in Memorial Hospital, Niagara Fall, after a serious operation, on November 12th, He leaves to mourn, his wife a,nd three daughters, Mrs. Lonie Schaedler. of Kenmore, N.Y.; Mrs, G. Evans, Niagara Falls; Grace, at home, and three sons, 'Michael, of Dublin; John and William ef Niagara Falls. His funeral took place from the ANNIVERSARY SERVICES First Presbyterian Church, SeaForth SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 27 Minister, Rev. Dr. J. G. Inkster OF KNOX CHURCH, TORONTO, AT 11 A.M. AND 7 P.M. MORNING MUSIC Anthem, "God, That rulest Earth and Heaven" Soloists—Mrs. ,J. E. Daley, Mrs. J. A. Munn, Mrs. W. A. Wright, Miss H. Murray, Mr. F. E. Willis, Mr. D. L. Reid. Male Quartette, "Crossing The Bar" Mr. j, T. Scott, Mr. F. E. Willis, Mr, M. R. Rennie, Mr. D. L. Reid EVENING MUSIC Anthem, "Repent Ye" Soloist, Mr. Fred E. Willis Male Quartette, "Nearer My God, to Thee." Mr. J. T. Scott Mr. F. E. Willis, Mr. M. R. Rennie, Mr. D, L. Reid Anthem, "Seek Ye the Lord." Soloist, Mr. James T. Scott M. R Rennie Rev. Hugh Tack Mrs. M. R. Rerviie Choir Leader Minister Organist bw-fehlleee seteresX V///,/ ( / f4 // e /1, 15 suwEL-7,de/ai Left — This modern man's model is fully guaranteed. Hand- somely styled In natu- ral finish. Priced for big value at $,9.95 Rig 1— Here's a trim littl lady'smodel with acc rate, dependable me ement, Natural fin( kcase with brace- let o match. $18.75 SHOP AT AVAUGE IT PAYS home, 2591 Seventieth St., Tuesday at 2.30, Rev. John K. Borneman officiat- ing. Interment was in Oakwood cem- etery. Deceased was a member of the Brickloyers and Masons Local No. 2, New York. Mr. and Mrs. Word and MC. and Mrs. Fisher and daughter of Detroit visited with friends, Mrs. Joe Heffernan t)f London vis- ited with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. D. Dillon. Mr, and Mrs, E. S. McGrath and children of Ilderton and Mrs. Alex. MacDonald and dau.ghter Nancy of Toronto were visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. P. J. McGrath on Fri- day. On Menday morning the Dublin Hardware changed hands when Tho- mas Butters toels over the business from Alvin MclNeil. The latter is going to Palmerstoe where he has Purchased another hardware business. 'We wish both thee gentlemen mc - cess in their new enterprises. Miss Mary McGrath entertained about 15 young ladies at her :home on Friday afternoon in honour of her friend. Miss lla Drown of Stella, Miss Drown will enter St. Mary's Hospital as a student nurse in Jan- uary. During the early part of the afternoon a musical program was en- joyed. Following this a series of' games were played. Then Miss Drown was addressed .by Miss Betty Hanley and the presentation was made 'by Miss Mary Cennamo. Al- though completely taken by surprise, Miss Drown in a few words expressed her sincere thanks for the gift which was a pen and pencil set. A delicious lunch was served by elie hostess, aesieted by 3liss Mary Cenname. MANLEY Mr. Fergus Horan wears a smile sinee the lstth inst when his •wife pre- sented him with a baby girl. Harvesting pine stumps and second growth poplar is the order of the day, and the (Inc weather makes it easy to restore another season's fuel when we get the sleighing. Mr. and Mrs. Fred C. Eckert were visitors in our burg last Sunday. Mrs. Ed Horan from Stratford is at present visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs Fergus Horan. Me. and Mrs. Albert Cronin front St. Colureban spent Sunday with friends in our 'burg. The Canada Co. has disposed of all heir land in Mcl<illop at a sacrifice to avoid paying taxes ancl ,overhead expenses, and it won't be long until the pine swamp will be a feetile prairie land, as it was purchased !by the thrifty neighbors. Mr. Stephen 'Murray has purchased a Scotch Shorthorn 'bull for the im- provement of lss stock.