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The Seaforth News, 1939-01-26, Page 24 PAGE TWO THE SEAFORTH NEWS THURSDAY, JANUARY 26, 1939 BLYTH Vestry Meeting.— The .Sixtieth• Annual Vestry Meet- ing o1 Trinity 'Anglican Church,. Blyth, was held in the Orange Hall on Friday evening, January 20th, at 6, P.m. 'rbe Rector, the Rev. 'R. M. 'Weekes, opened the meeting. with prayer and presided over the 'business sess'iou. The Financial 'Statement, as read 'by the People's Warden, Mr. J, B. Nesbit, showed that .till ' obligations had been met, and a substantial 'bat- ante on hand. The Report of the Women's Guild -w'as read by Miss E. Metcalfe, and it, -too, as all other 'Organ'izations, closed the year with a 'balance. Mrs. R. IJ. Powell reed -the W. A, Report, and the Sunday School State- ment was given by Mrs. H. A. S. Voices. The Budget Report was read by Miss E. Metcalfe, in the absence of Mr. 'J. B. Watson. The Rector, in his report, stated that the 'past year had, through the splendid co-operation and self-sacri- ficing efforts of the Parishioners, been an outstanding one in the life of the Parish. There had -been two wed- dings, •one baptism and three burials. Church attendance had greatly in- teeased, and the number -of Commun— icants ,had also increased over that of last year. The eleceion of 0,.cer resulted as follows: Peoples 'Warden and Treasurer, Mr. j. B. Nesbit; Rector's Warden, Mr. J, $, Watson; Select Vestry, Mr. J. 13. Watson, Mr. J. B. Nesbit, Mr. John Tiernay, Mr. G. C. Augustine, Mr. V. M. Bray, Miss Mary Collinson, Mrs. R. M. Weekes, Mr. H. Brown, Mr. E. Leggett, Miss E. Metcalfe, Mr, W. Stockill and Mr, H. Dexter; Auditors, Miss Vera Tier- ney and Miss E, Metcalfe; Vestry Clerk, Mr. John Tierney; Sidesnmen, Messrs, Art Barr (Chairman), F. Stored', Edward Quinn,•Dr. H. A, S. Vnkes, Edwin Cartwright, R. J. Pow- ell, -J. B. Tiernay, Cecil Cartwright, G. C. Powell, George Bailey, Harvey Robinson and Kenneth Taylor; Lay Delegate to the Synod, .lir. Gordon Augustine: Substitute Lay Delegate, Mr. Joint Tierney. Durime the husinee essi,ut, tent- ative plans were nma�le to redecorate and renovate the Parish Roout, The Vestry also voted an increase in st )cull, making it retroactive. The meeting closed aith prayer by the Rector. The ,-\unttal Meeting of the O., - .tad teachers of Trinity Ai glican Cimr4•1i Sunday School. Illyth, turas bei•;. on Wednesday afternoon et the hone of Dr, and Mrs. 11. A. ti \rakes. The Rcctnr, the Rev, R. \I. Weekes, opened the meeting with prayer, and .presided over the election of 0.,cers which resulted as follow.: Honourary Superintendent, The Rector: Super- intendent, Mr. G. C. Aegustiue Sec- retary, Mr. Richard Leggett;.Assist- ant Secretary Miss Eileen Robinson:) Treasurer, Miss E, Metcalfe; Audit- ors, Mrs. E. J. Cartwright and Mrs. A, Barr; Teachers, Mrs. H. S. Vokes, Miss J. Woodcock, Miss W. Watson, Mrs. R. M. \\ eekes Mr-, A, Barr, Miss E. Metcalfe and Mrs. F. Slorach. The Treasurer's report was read by Miss J. Woodcock in the absence of Mr, E. J. Cartwright. Plans were made for two Mission- ary Sundays during the Epiphany Season, when coloured lantern slides on India and Japan will be shown, The Rector closed the meeting with prayer, after which tea was served by the hostess. Leaves $40,000 Estate— Tame late Jervis Wiles, who died -recently at Goderich, left an estate of approximately 1$40,000 half of which. he bequeathed to Alexandra Hospital at Goderich for the purpose of form- ing the '"Wiles Memorial Endowment Fund." Mr. Wiles, who was se_,enty- six years of age, and who farmed in Ashfield township 'the greater part of his life. also left $1';+000 to the trus- tees of the Sick Children's Hospital, Toronto, and $11,000 'bequests to each of thirteen distant relatives and friends, Takes Charge of Brussels Parish— Rev. W. J. Hendry., newly appoint- ed rector of St. oJhn's Anglican Church, Brussels, and St. George's Church, Walton, accompanied by Mrs. Hendry and family have taken up residence in Brussels, and com- menced his •duti'es. The two older daughters, Beth and Ruth and son Kenneth will attend continuation' school .and the two younger girls, Jean and Shirley, have enrolled as 'students of the ;public school. Mr. 'Hendry, who has been ill for the past three weeks, -wins on Pelee Ssland for three years. Born— Myers—In the Marine I -hospital, Goderidh, on Sunday, .January 1150, t10I3119, to Dr. and. Mrs. G. E. Myers l(lie'len Lane) la son, Lane Arthur. Excels ` In Quality SQA EGGS WERE CASH IN 80'S WHEN STAFFA WENT SHOPPIING (By J. 31'lacTavish in the Loudon: Free Press.) To not own (hens in the Village of Staffa back in the 'eighties was con- sidered a serious dereliction, Without them, a person had to buy eggs or go without, unless he did as Old 'Geordie did, or be on good terms with his neighbors, To 'buy usually meant to charge thein, • and to charge 'them usually took a long time to pay, and paying usually was done by exchange—ex- ehange of commodities, or, as Big Charlie said, "Contrary' accountin'." If thestorekeeper charged for eggs or sugar or cottonade or shirting, a Whip. pair of boots or hand -made hickory axe handle, 'he would expect in time •to get from the farmer hay or oats,.or perhaps wood for the stove: from the •veterinary, services as need- ed; from the doctor, attention when required; from the miller, flour and chicken feed; from almost every- body, something in the way of ex- change. Cash was exceedingly scarce, and eggs made an excellent substitute. The villagers depended on hens to produce the necessary commodity to corer the e'xpetldiiure far inaily items. If a liuy or girl before leaving home for school was permitted to buy a few cents' north of candy, a date or lead pencil, or a pen with holder, lie or she would take a few eggs to cover the cult. Housewives meld often be seen eartying a basket of eggs to the store to exchange at market price for, say, cali_o or turkey red for sewing; coal nil for trumps, vinegar, molasses or -near, Transactions aettlerl by way of ,7,utra accounts in most instances ttl- tinttitr'ly closed by someone enduing, sonmeone losing. But it was an exception if any - hotly wanted to be without Mena, and having he ns meant having eggs. In order to have them during cold weather months, when laying was at inti ebb, women, while daily gather - Me was plent Hut. would store what would partially or wholly tide them aver the lean spell. To accomplish this, the eggs were buried in oats or in salt and at times wrapped individually in paper and stood on end. It was deemed advis- able to reverse their position occa- sionally. Old Geordie claimed that it was not necessary to store eggs and eat them stale, because they could he had fresh from time nest any :lay. He confided to ars once that the thing needed was to keep a few pul- lets from broads hatched a week or so apart; therefore have thein start lay- ing in relays. "Then, when cold wea- ther sets in," he added. "specialize on their diet." This, in his way, was done by giving them cayenne pep- per in the food, also finely -ground egg shells, Old Geordie's 'philosophy caused him to declare that when his neigh- bors' hens hopped over the fence to have a neighborly call and enjoy a few tidbits, and sheeted their appreci- ation by laving to his nests, the'eggs belonged to him. In those days we knew of no law prohibiting cock fighting, and didn't want to know of any. It wasnot an utmcotinm-,n sight to see some boy- with a rooster tucked under his arm wend his way to time tavern stable to ,pit his bird against hat of some other aspirant.. The climax was reached when the tavern -keeper's son brought from Ex- eter a game roaster that he consid- ered to be extraordinary, and for which he had steel spurs. A toss-up decided the fight 'between itis fighter and ours would be held in our .stable. . The rooster we awned w•a; unsight- y, a cross between a Leghorn, a Ply- mouth Rock and something else. was a thorough mongrel, lacking comb, on account of it -having been frozen off. But .he had spurs and knew how to use then". The fight .wastoa finish, and the finish came soon. The result was. that the owner didn't take his rooster, hone, • Its burying -,place 'was only a few feet from the stable door, but the steel spurs were 'kept in case they would the needed some 'day' in the near future. It was ;a distinction to ,have ,pullets start laying early in the new year. Huron County Council WEDNESDAY MEETING The couny treasurer :in 'presenting provisional• estimates for 1939 to the county council -on Wednesday, said that the equalized assessment will not affect this year's rate as it does. not come into effect until next year, reckoned on the assessment of 'the previous year: Su'b'ject to revision in June, time rate based -on the ,provi- sional estimates will 'be 14 mills 'for urban municipalities; 4 mills plus the cost of secondary schools for rural municipalities , made nvp as follows General account, 11:80 mills; 'county highways, 11.90 mills; 'p'rovincial high- ways, .330 mills. An auditor's report was also presented by the treasurer.. The provisional estimates in the general account for 119319 were report- ed as follows: Administration of -just- ice, $119,000; h'os'pitals, ($114,000; mun- icipal government, '$7,3600; Children's Aid Society. $4.500; grants, 4,3,600; jail, '$5,000; county hone, 47,1000; D. I.. interest, 42,300; insurance, heat and telephone, $2,200; ,Printing and postage $1,300; registry 'office, $800; audit, 43+50; torn borer inspector, 6300; new equipment, 41,200; schools, other than secondary, $111,000; sun- dry, 200; reserve for unforeseen ex- penditure of council, . 42,000; ex- change, $200; equalized assessment 84,700; overdraft '$L0115; total, 490,- 1i65. Less the •following estimated re- tenuc: Townships re hospitals, $3,- 0(t0; administration of justice, 44)500; licenses, $7000; fines. '4200; registry. office, 42,5011; re 'corn •borer, $150; 1.8 mill, an assessment, 44.11;7111;76. To- tal 5041,735 Estimated Slimins 73 cents. Estimated rercnue of provincial hi,rlt ways. $13;3;41.17: :expenditure,. 813,975.46: estimated surplus, $3110.$1, \ ra mlittiun was sponsored by Reeve Chester Mawhinney and Percy Passmore `•That the county council of Huron go on record as 'being op- posed to the removal of Sunday re- strictiens in Ontario and that a reso- lution to this effect be sent to Prem- ier Hepltut-u and Attorney General Conant," This was referred to the Legislative islative Conmmittee. "Owing to the fact that many far- mers arc complaining of having their wheat damaged by herds of deer." Reeves J. W. Gamble and D. L. Weir were sponsors of a notion to ask •the Agricultural Committee to bring the matter before the proper authorities and ask them to take some steps to grant an open season or take some means to remedy this situation. It was sent to the Agricultural Com. J. C. Shearer, agricultural represen- tative, submitted a summary of the petitions circulated to make 'Hturon County a restricted area far he erad- ication of bovine tuberculosis. A resolution presented 'blby Reeve Alex F. McDonald respecting the nullification of time present regulation disallowing cream gathering stations, was referred to the Agricultural corn, Major Chas. E. Golden of the Sal- vation Army, London, asked consid- eration of a higher grant toward the costs of time Army's rescue work. Standing- Committees The following report of the strik- ing committee was brought in: Executive committee, George Mc - Nall. W. C. Kerr, Gilbert Frayne, las. Leiper, Thos, Webster, Legislative committee, Henry A. Keys, Alex F. McDonald, T. C. t,91 - son, R, E. Shadd.ick, ;Nr. _R..Dorraucg, Finance committee, W. D. Sanders, S- H. Whitmore, Ed Lamport, J. W. Gamble, David L. Weir. Education committee, Fred Wat- son, N. W. Trewartha, R S. Hether- ington, Raymond Redmood, Percy Passmore. Propertycommittee, Jas. Leiper, E. D. Brown, George McNall, Percy Passmore, W. D. Sanders. County Horne committee, George Armstrong, Fred Watson, Wilmot Haacke, R. E. S'haddick, Ed Lamport. Ghildren's Shelter commmnittee, H. A. Keys, W. C. Keri-, R. E. Turner, Eggs were eagerly awaited, because at that :time of year they were scarce and in trade 'brought 'what atthat time was 'looked upon as •a high price, perhaps 1118 cents a 'dozen, whereas they mostly brought about ' b cent; apiece. Ag'riculbural committee, L. E. Car- diff, 1' 'C. 'Wilson, Gilbert . 1 sync, Alex F. McDomd, George MdN'all, ce committee, R. E, Sliaddick, L. E.PoliCairdif#, George Arnmstrong. Airport committee, George Feagan, W. C. Kerr, Wilmot Heacke, Warden's committee, W, I-iaacice,, J. I5 Scott, Jas. Leiper, ;N. W. Tre- wartha, Roland Grain. Criminal Audit, Judge T. 3i1. Cos- tello, J, M. Roberts, Ches. Maw- hinney. •. Road Commission, G, Feagan, J. H. Scott. A d'uputatiom representing the Int- ernational Plowmen's Association headed by 3. D. Thomas, chairman of the committee, Gordon MeGavin, president of North H'eron's 'Plow men's Association, Bert Hemingway, past president, and 'J. C. -Shearer, ag- ricultural representative, appeared be- fore c'ouncil with a request that the -present county council recommend to the 11940 council the' payment of a grant of $2,000 'towards .the .holding of the provinoial 'p'4oveitig match itt Huron provided the dock'. organiza- tion were successfully .in doing so. The members of the deputation spoke of the 'benefits of publicity of !bring- ing a hundred thousand People to Huron county, and the valve 'df ,the education and 'demonsteations to young farmers, and of advertising the county lire stock. Dor. Shearer stated there are only about three counties which have not had the .plowing match, Elgin, Peter- borough and Huron, and all will compete in an effort bo have it. He felt there was no reason why Huron, would not be able to organize it as there are '7,000 farmers, the soil and the county council to contribute to the success of it. It not 'only helps the farmers, he said, but the (business people as the lenge influx of persons would put a large amount 01 money into circulation. The match would last from Tuesday to Friday inclus- ive. He ttrgecl that 'a recommendation be sent to the 11940 council that the grant be given. The deputation was introduced by Reeve, L. E. Cardiff, \lotions, Hetherington - Brown: That this council make a grant to each of the Materiel', \\-ittghant, Seaford' hospi- tal: of 4511(0 each for the year 1930. "Breeding tells", on the farm and at the auctions, as well as in the show -ring. Better strains in all livestock produce better returns, year in and year out at no additional cost in keep. Money to buy stock that will make money for the purchaser is regularly loaned by this Bank. We welcome the oppor- tunity of lending money to responsible farmers who can make profitable investments in pure-bred stock. THE DOMINION BANK ESTABLISHED 1871 Seaforth Branch - - E. C. BOSWELL, Manager .Executive. Hetherington - Redmond; That Fred L. Davidson be appointed as county representative on the Wing - ham 'General I-I•ospital Board. Carried. Watson-Shaddiek: That the coun- ty officials be granted the usual two weeks' holidays: Carried, ,\\raison-Feagan: That the -usual grant of 450 be given the Central Ag- ricultural Council, Toronto, and that Reeve Cardiff be scut as a delegate. Executive committee. Egmondville Bridge Whitmore -Passmore: Titat We rer- ',tnpleud the mild committee inspect the f?gtamndeille bridge with the view of having the same reconstructed at as early -a date as practical.—Good Roads. Cardiff -Scott: That Dep. Reeve Brown 'be a member o8 the ,Goderich Hospital Board. Carried. Inspector's Report E, C. Beacon, Inspector' of Public Schools for South Huron, 'presented a report on Wednesday morning. In his inspectorate there are 80 rural and five urban schools in operation in which 1120 teachers are regularly engaged, $9 in the rural and 31 in the ur'nan-choe)ls, :\ trend for higher qualifications was instanced in the fact that $1 tie - cliffs hold first class certificates and i untimed on Page 3) r. till'$ 66 jl .E ' blonde r if Wil,{ call ®n1,T�ru t Do gllth7" 7 r; .You da � eyeIIgs odrew in 0 akeJunisin$ ea? luebode ��� and Boerne is tthesdistant towny 3, �s, "nay as he really itis? as ,` Mme, the the is? r telephone find �a x,,�ra ringsbells .`£;;•.,. there's Ilia "HELLO AN! I" just hoping you'd call?" Is cheery voice frontere ever a time when a is not tvelcotne far away telephone eupe I e bell announcestit grateful that there arell people who t about you'-aud r to by Long Distances tt M. J. HABKIRK Manager. And Jim says :` Only • 65¢!" •People who use Long Distance service are always surprised how little it really costs. Ranking with smaller budget items like, movies, cigarettes, laundry and shoe . repairs, Long Distance telephone calla don't touch your pocketbook seriously—but do always touch your heart. It costs so little* to give pleasure by LONG DISTANCE. * Jim's eall was only 65c and it travelled more than 200 miles. By using low Night Rates applying, as well, all day Sunda-andplaeirig "Anyone" calla—you can talk `a.long, long way --for just a very littler.