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The Seaforth News, 1939-02-02, Page 8THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 1939 THE SEAFORTH. NEWS THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 1939 McTavish!s ANNOUNCE SKILL - CRAFT CRAFT Made To. Measure Clothes, To the - - - 40 FASHION ',.. CONSCIOUS We bring authentic Le Styles • F4b4'ics . ® Patterns Faultlessly Tailored to measure bya - -.- NEW METHOD "of MEASURING 1 which builds a SUIT "or TOPCOAT to give you the appealing smartness of the well dressed . man, $19.95 up - - - - and for MILADY The latest mannish Tailored SUIT or TOPCOAT in those chic fashionable models which bring distinctive Style to her Spring ensemble HENSALL bliss lean Bonthran of London vis- ited over :the week end withher par- ents Mr. and Mrs. J. W. 'Bonthron, Miss Sadie' Fletcher visited over the week end with friends. in Kit- chener. Mrs. W. A. MacLaren visited last week with friends in London. Mr, Casey Hudson of Listdwel spen't a few days during the week with hire :parents, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Hudson. (Mrs. Alfred Clarke is confined to her home through illness, First Hockey Matcha on Schedule.— The first hockey latch on the Cy- clone '2Jeague schedule was played on the 'local rink on Tuesday evening between Exeter and Hensall before a very Large crowd of hockey fans. The score was 1i-01 in favor of Exeter, The Exeter line-up was as .follows: Goal, Iarvin Ford; defence, S. Creech, N. Peterborough, S. Cornish, V. Hey- wood; centre, R MacDonald, R. Snell; wings, V. Lotman, W. Ryck- reass, ,Eugene Beavers, Robt. Dinney. The Hensall line ren 'Goal, Jack'na- da; .defence. Kenneth Manns, Har- ' old Foster, B. Brown; centre, Maur- ice Tudor and Ralph Brook; wings, Max Heeling Edward Little, Ken- neth Passmore, Lloyd Brack; sub., Gerald Passmore. R. MacDonald was the scorer. Hensall will play at Zur- ich on Friday night. Many sensible Women wait for this time of year to buy Coats. We know that. That's why you'll find so many lovely Coats at such amazing sav- ings. Fur trim- med in the new Colors and lat- est Fabrics. 9.95 t 16.o95 Sports Clothing ® Ski Pants.. 2.95 ® Ski' Jackets 2.95 ® Campus Coats 4.95 ® Wind Breaks 2.95 • Wool Tams .. 509 • Underhose ... 49c • Badminton Socks 29c A Knitted Suits 2.98 • Sweaters , .. , 1.98 • Snuggles 49c The many friends of Mrs. W. Jones will regret to hear that she is eonfined to her room through illness. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Cook ,of Tor- onto visited on Sunday with the for - mere: parents, Mr, and Mrs. Come - bus Cook. Mr, and Mrs. Arthur Jones of Ex- eter were calling on relatives in anti around town on Sunday. Miss Mary Stinson of London has accepted a position as boofeleee.per with Cook Bros: during the absence of Miss Margaret Hseb'kirk who is taking a two months' trip in the int- erests of her heath. Mr. and Mrs. Janes A. Patterson spent the week end visiting with rel- ative t and friends in Kitchener, Mrs. A, W. Kerslake was called to St. Marys Saturday owing to the ill- ness of her mother Mrs. Walks who has been in St, Marys for the past month during the illneese and death of her father, the late Mr. John Brydgman. Mr, John Miller of Exeter is visit- ing with his son-in-law and daughter, \Jr, and Mrs H. 0. Daymon. Qssite a number from here attend- ed the bowlers' dance in the Exeter arena on Friday night. Master Ross Corbett is visiting with hie grandparents. Mr, and Mrs. Albert Mercian Dashwood. The bingo held in the town hall on Wednesday night under the auspices of the Canadian Legion B,E,S,L, No. 167, was largely attended and twenty prizee were distributed. Mr. 'Joe Flynn has been eonfined to his room during the past week owing to "illnese. Mr. B. Taylor of Crediton •,vas barbering for elr. Flynn during lust week. Mr. and Mrs, George Ferguson,. Miss Violet Hyde, Miss Margaret Hobkirk attended the funeral of the late Fred Hankin, which was held in Caven ,Presbyterian 'Church, Exeter, on Monday. `lisses Minnie Reid and Margaret Hohkirk left on Tuesday for an ex- tended trip to California. Miss Hob- kirk's position at Cook Bros' garage is being taken by Miss Mary Stinson oi Landon, who copses highly rec- ommeded. The services in the United Church were very well attended and the min- ister Rev. R. A. Bdook delivered very fine sermons, The choir sang two beautiful anehems, "Let the Heavens Be Glad," and Sun of My Soul." Miss Greta Lammle ,presided at the organ. We are pleased to report that Mr, Thos. Dickson is able to he up a lit- tle each day, atfer being confined to his bed for several weeks as the re- sult of a fail, Rev. W. A. Young was in Exeter on Monday assisting Rev, D. C. Hill at the funeral of the late Fred Hun - kin, who passed away 'Friday, Janu- ary 27th. in his '87th year.. Mr. Young also contributed a solo at the service. Mr. Mervyn Schwalm of Stratford spent the week end with 'his parents, \Ir. and Mrs. Peter Schwalm, Mr. Murray Parkins has accepted a position with Mr. Herb efousseau in Zurich as mechanic in his garage. Mr. and Mrs. H..0. Dayman spent Sunday with friends in Exeter. Mr. W. L. MacLaren has 'been confined to his room during the past week with a severe cold. Quite a number from 'the village attended services in Main Street Un- ited Church, Exeter, Sunday, when Gypsy Simon Smith preached in that church. Mr. and Mrs. Roy MacLaren :call- ed on friends in Exeter on Sunday, Mr. Alf Taylor attended .the fune- ral of the late Fred Hunkin in Exeter on Monday.. United Church Hold Congregational Meeting— The anneal congregational meeting was held on Monday, Jan. 30th in the United Church, with a good attend- ance in spite of the stormy weather. The meeting openedby singing '"l0 God of Bethel." The Scripture was 'read by Rev. R. A. Brook, who also led in prayer. Mr. Brook was ap- pointed chairman for the evening and Mr. Goodwin secretary. The minutes were adopted. Reports were given by the various organizations and showed an increase in ' receipts. The total amount . raised by all organizations amounted to about 115,0100.00 The sum of $900,00 was sent to the M. and M. fund, An excellent financial report of the Women's Missionary Society was given by Mrs. 'Cornelius Cook and Mrs, W. B. Cross gave an outline of the society's work. The auditor's re- port was .given lay Mr. Goodwin and Mr. Elgin Routcliffe ,gave the report of 'the Saturday S'dhool. The Mission Circle report was given by Miss Norma. Cook and Mr. G, M. Drys- dale gave a report from the Mission Band in the absence of the leader Miss Kay Drysdale. A very interest- ing repot't of. ,the Baby Band was "A RIOT OF GORGEOUS COLOR" That is one enthusiastic buyer's des- cription of the new Spring prints and broadcloths. They're yard wide and guaranteed absolutely sunfast and tub fast — in a host of new delightful shades and patterns. Prints 15c to 25c Broadcloth 19c Rainbow Taffeta Cloth , , , , 39c 19c 33c Chintz Harmony Prints Factory Cotton ... 10c WOOL DRESS GOODS 20c All colors. Reg, to $2.50 yd.irm HOSIERY VALUES Ladies' Cashmere (subs 19c Ladies' Silk & Wool (subs) 19c Children's Cashmere 39c Children's Wool WORSTEDS., 29c LADIES' PURESILK 69c SUPERSILK HOSE 1.00 LADIES' COTTON (subs) .. , . 10c Men's Fine Cashmere Socks Fancy Patterns 19c Heavy Work Socks 1Sc 3 lb. A11 Wool Soaks 29c Wool Worsted Socks 25c UNDERWEAR VALUES 'Fleece Bloomers, ladies 39c Children's Bloomers, Fleece . , 25c Children's Flanelette Bloomers 15c Boy's Fleece Shirts & Des, 29c Fleece Shirts, men's 59c Fleece Drawers, men's 59c Boy's Wool Worsted Sweaters , . 69c Men's Brush Wool Sport Sweaters 1,98 Men's Work Sweaters 1.29 Boys' Corduroy Breeches 1.98 WHEELING YARNS �® All shades. 2 or 3 ply. Skein ilVIIOOt± O TTERNS YOUTH McTAVIS a S SEAFORTH BRUSSELS given by Mrs. 'E. L. Miclde, The be called croaks and rogues or other, eleetitnf of, officers then took place 'similar names. There is no doubt that ;among politicians„ as among,other classes of citizens, • there are,good.pnd bad, but I do think' that those who 1111 •their ,positions honestly and con, erien'tioualy shamed 'he -given credit. As I say,I am inclined to agree with the stateaneet that politicians, 'both past and :present, are largely to, Came for the financial position in which the ,country now finds itself.' But we should not overlook the fact that the neople themselves are not w'hc \ly free from blame, There is no governing body to -day that is not ,be - hag continually petitioned to extend. services of one sort or another and to do things here and there, all , of which increase taxation and debt: Therefore I submit that we must all accept our share of this respon- ei'bility. However, setting aside for the mo- ment the debatable .question as to wee is responsible, I must confess that when I endeavor to nuke .a sur- vey of our financial structure I ran not help but be alarmed, I believe that if we are ever going to be able to give any relief to our people, def- inite steps must 'be taken to set our house in order. First, drastic redue- tfons must be made in our .expendi- tures. Second, we must eliminate all averlapping services as between the federal and provincial .;governments. Third, there meat be a gradual redec- tion fn tariffs and all other forms of taxation an consumer .goods. Fourth, we must endeavor in every way pos- sible to promote and extend our trade its order to assist in the solving of ever railway and unemployment problems. Fifth, we must :keep firm. control over relief expenditures. I should bike to express this 'opin- ion. I believe that if this ;government ever undertakes to assume full res- ponsi•bility fir relief, if it ever takes away this responsibility from the mu- nicipalities, at that moment you can say good-bye to the solvency, of this country, I say that after twenty years of municipal experience, I •do not believe there is any body in this country that is better able to keep a finger an the relief situation than the municipal councils. Therefore I would warn the government, the op- paeition and all others in this house to be very careful about taking over that problem. This country cannot afford to finance the necessary mach- inery to keep full control over relief across the dominion. with all 'being re-elected and the fol - owing additions.: To the Board of tewares—Messrsr Robt. bfoare, Geo,'. Jackson, James McAllister and John Pepper. To ushers—Messrs, Walter Spencer, E. L. NI'ickle, Harold S. A. Bell and Kenneth. Hicks. During ,the program the Young People's Union furnished the following numbers, A veical duet by Mrs Geo, Hess and Rev. R A. Brook, "W'hispering Hope," accompanied ' 'by Miss Greta Lanunle. A piano solo "Annie ,Lau- rie' was .played by Miss Gladys Luk- er. A vocal .duet by Mrs, Geo. Hess and Mrs, Maude Heclden, "Sunrise To -morrow," aceompaniecl by Miss Gladys Luker, Three iplproanpte numbers were also given. The meet- ing closed by singing "There is ,work to do for Jesus" and the ,benediction. A very dainty lunch was served by the Yoireg People's Union. The •first hockey match on the schedule was played Tuesday even- ing on the local rink between Renter and Hensall, The local players were sporting their new "hockey sweaters, which are red and velheta, The com- mittee recently pdrehased these sweaters for the boys and this was their first appearance in them. The sacrament of the Lord's sup- per was dispensed at the morning service in Carmel Presbyterian Church on Sunday, with eleven new members joining. The anthem "When. I Survey the Wond'raus Crass," was sung by the choir with Mr. and Mrs. W. A. MacLaren taking the solo parts. In the evening Rev, W. A. Young preached a very inspiring ser- mon and the choir sang "More Love to Thee," with Miss Irene Hoggarth and Mrs. W. A. MacLaren taking solo parts. Mrs. W. A. Young very efficiently presided at the organ. Next Sunday morning 'Res. '\V. A. Young will preach on a very important text, "Remember the Sabbath Day, to Keep it Holy." The South Huron Agricultural So- ciety will hold a seed fair in the town hall, Hensall, Friday, February 24th. Prof. Mason of the Ontario Agricul- tural College, Guelph, will be the judge of exhibits. Don't forget to snake your entries now for the "Amateur Night" to be held Friday, Feb, 60 in the town hall. The Senior Women's Institute will be held on Wednesday evening, Feb, 8th at the honne of Miss Gladys Luk- er. Mr. W. G. Medd of Exeter will be the special speaker. kir. Robert Drysdale of London spent the week end with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. G. M. Drysdale. The regular monthly meeting ei the Arnold Circle of 'Carmel Presby- terian Church will' be held on Mon- day, Fee. it'h at the home of Mrs, MacLaren, Hockey Schedule— The hockey schedule of tht' Cyc- lone League drawn up for the season is as follows: Jan. 30—Crediton at •Zurich, Jan. 31—Exeter at Hensall Feb. 2—Crediton at Exeter. Feb. e—Hensall at Zurich. Feb. 6—Crediton at Hensall. Feb. 9—Zurich at Crediton Feb. 9—Hensall at Exeter. Feb, 14—Exeter at Zurich Febb, 16—Hensall at Crediton. Feb, lb—Zurich at at Exeter Feb. 20 --Zurich at Hensall. Feb, 237—Exeter at Crediton, MEMBER SPEAKS (Continued from Page 1) individuals in this respect. If we con- tinue to spend more than our income. soon or later we will not be able to operate and will be facing bank- ruptcy. We have all heard it stated by cer- tain journalists and speakers that our politicians are wholly and entirely to blame for the financial position in which the country now finds itself. Indeed, there are some speakers who seem to think it clever to belittle those who represent them in a public way, whether it be in the municipal council, in the county council, in the provincial legislature or in this fed- eral house. It seems M be the proced- ure of some to try to create suspicion and distrust oi those who are in pub- lic life, no matter in' what capacity. Constructive criticises is necessary and is one of the finest things we can have, but if this carping and destruc- tive personal criticism, this attempt to undermine and cast suspicion on our public men, is continued on a whole- sale scale, it will eventually lead to revolution of one kind or another. It has always seemed strange to me that a person in a profession or in any other walk of life may be a respected citizen to -day, but if he enters poli- tics to -morrow, every word that he utters and everything he does will be ',viewed with suspicion. This condition is an unfortunate one and should not exist In every municipality, in every county, citizens of integrity and hon- esty are needed to fill the positions of public trust and to represent the peo- ple in the administration of public af- fairs. But I am afraid that if this kind of criticism is continued the time wiill come when it will lye very hard to persuade citizens of the desirable type to accept these positions. I wonder it we ourselves are not partly to blame? In this house we vote millions of dol- lars for the relief of the -unemployed and at the same tbase we tela the country that nothing is being done for these people. I think we s'howbd make it perfectly clear that while we differ seriously and strenuously and honestly in regard to policy and mat- ters which we think affect the wel- fare of the people, there is no r'easen why those who differ with us should Saturday��Spec ais LOWEST PRICES IN YEARS Kleenex, 2 pkg. 25c Bologna, 2 lbs. 25c 'Oranges, per doz. 19e 5 lb. bag Rolled Wheat ....19c Russian Oil, lge. bottle ....49c Robertson's Cough Syrup bottle 35c Buckley's Cough Mixture • bottle 40c Cod Liver Oil, ige. bottle 43c Western Queen Flour per cwt. ; 2.09 Sepoy Flour per cwt. 2.19`. Robin Hood Flour , per cwt. 2.69 Prairie Rose Flour per cwt. 229 Pastry Flour, 24 lbs. 45c ...rte Red Soled Rubber Boots, ..pair 2.49 W. J. Finnigan WINTHROP The cold and stormy weather still stays with us. The roads have all been impassable, but are getting opened up again. The euchre and dance held in the hall last Friday night was well at- tended. The prize winners were, lad- ies, most genies, Mrs. Betties; ladies, lone hands, Mrs. Joe Dolmage, men's, most games, Mr, Austin Dolmage. Lone hands, Mr. Hiram Shannon, Af- ter lunch a few hours were spent in dancing. Don't forget the dance to- night, Thursday, Feb, 3rd, -lir, and Mrs. Tins Eaton and.Lar- ry are spending a few days with Mr. and Mrs. A. Sparling of Wroxeter. The many friends of Mrs, Ferg Bullard were sorry to hear of her ser- ious operation at Victoria Hospital, London, on January 23id: We are pleased to hear she is doing as well as can be expected. We all wish her a speedy recovery, Mr. Harry Addicatt is engaged cutting wood for Mr. Shortreed of near Blyth. Mrs. Russell Bolton held a circle quilting and tea at her home last Thursday afternoon. AUCTION SALE Community Sale at Dick's Hotel Stables, Seaforth, on Friday, Feb, 10, Usual run of Pigs, Cattle, . Poultry, Furniture, etc. Bring in anything you have to sell, Rates reasonable. Homer Hunt, mgr„ phone 298 - 12. Geo. H. Elliott, Auctioneer. J. M. Eckert, Clerk. WANTED Weiglsmaster wanted for Town Scales, Seaforth, Must be good writer and accurate. 'Other duties on prem- ises to be performed, .Non-residents need not apply. Apt?licetions in writ- ing to be in 'the Public Utilities office by 9 p.m., Feby. 4, 11939.. RALSTON'S DIAMONDS One day in the summer of 1.871 two •weather:beaten prospeetors,:ap- peared et the Bank of California in San Francisco and asked diffidently if they could deposit some valuables. Identifying themselves as Philip Ar- nold ,and helm Slack, they produced a small bag filled with rough dia- monds, emeralds, salbies and sapphires, remarking they had found what ,ap- peared to be a rich diamond field. The teller, of course, lost no time in com- municating the news to William C. Ralston, head of the :bank and one of the great speculative capitalists of the period. The prospectors were sought out and at 'first were suspicious; but at length they offered 10 sell a half in- terest in their great discovery. Ralston ordered an investigation by mining experts, who returned with glowing accounts of precious stones so plentiful they could :be picked like cherries. It seems incredible today that a man of Ralston's business acu- men should 'have accepted such a pre- posterous yarn almost at face value. But in those days the New World boasted few- competent geologists, and the •whole country 'was in a lather of excitement over the vast mineral trea- sures the earth was beginning to pour forth. Gold and silver had been found in most unlikely places, so why not diamonds? The prospectors .produced as a guarantee of good faith another bag of gems. valued by local experts, who. knew nothing of rough dia- monds, at ''1141135,000. (They proved later to be worth not more than $20.,- 000.) A final inspection, preparatory to organizing a promotion company, was made by Henry gamin, then the 'foremost mining expert in the •coun- try, and he reported that with 20 laborers he could recover a million dollars' worth of diamonds a month, fa say nothing of fortunes in emer- alds, rubies and sapphires. Ralston and his fellow promoters promptly set about getting rid of Arnold and Slack. 'Grudgingly the two prospectors retired, taking with them abort $700,400, which came from the coffers of such shrewd busi- ness mien as Horace Greeley, General George B. McClellan, Charles Lewis Tiffany, 'founder of Tiffany & Com- pany, and Baron Rothschild, head of the house of 'Rothschild, which later became British agent for the comp- any. Al company capitalized at $10,- 000,000 was organized, and Ralston for the ,first time made details' of the project public, announcing that San Francisco would soon replace Ams- terdam as the center of the world's diamond industry. Palatial offices were opened, and elaborate maps of the claims were prepared. Meanwhile, two government geol- ogists became suspicious and .set out for the diamond fields. There they found conolusive evidence that they had 'been salted, Diamonds, rubies, sapphires and .emeralds were found in the same matrix, which is .geological- ly impossible, One germ dug 'from the ground :plainly showed the marks of a' lapidary's tool. The promoters of the .great dia- mond discovery took the exposure on the chin. Ralston and Asbury Har- pending, the other leading promoter, themselves . repaid 'the $17100,000 • ad - vented to, the prospectors, But 'for a long time they winced at the jeers of atncouth persons who as'ke'd them to look at a :few .diamonds whenever. they appeared on the streets., CONSTANCE On Jan. 27th the Club of Progress held its meeting in the schoolhouse. The president, Alvin Dodds, opened the meeting by giving a short talk on 193s, after which the' secretary, Jean Anderson, read the minutes of the previous meeting and business was transacted. Editors and sub -editors for the K•inlburn News are Oliver Ander- son, B. B, Stephenson and Robt. Grimoldby, The program committee consists of Mrs. Peter Lindsay, Mrs. Howard Armstrong and Mrs. Roth.. Grimoldby. A reading was well given by jean Anderson after which a piano duet by Mrs, lack Ferguson and Kelso Adams was much enjoyed. Mrs. Adams then gave an interesting reading. The children of the school were well trained by their teacher,. Mr, Fralick, when they gave a talk ,an social study. After the Kinburn News was read by Elgin Nott the meeting closed with the national an- them AUCTION SALE Community auotion sale at Clinton on Tuesday, Feb. '77th at L30 p.m. Usual amount of cows, young cat- tle and hogs, Also 7 Dorset ewes and one ram; 2 cutters, 1100 cedar posts, 'Melotte cream separator, 7150 ib.. cap.; daisy ohsirn, and other articles, E. A. Townshend, Manager. G. H. Elliott, Auctioneer. ELMER B. BELL. B.A. Successor to John H. Best BARRISTER, SOLICITOR NOTARY PUBLIC Seaforth, Ontario McCONNELL & HAYS Barristers, Solicitors, Etc. Patrick D. McConnell, H. Glenn Hays SEAFORTH, ONT. Telephone 174 E. C. CHAMBERLAIN The Second Division Court County of Herron Office in the Dominion Bank Build- ing, Seaforth. Office hours:— Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday 1:30 p.m. to '5 p.m, Saturday evening, 7:30 p, m, to 9 P. M. TOWN OF SEAFORTH Tax Pre=Payment Receipts For 1939 The Town will pay 4 per cent per annum up. to Aug.•31139 on all pre- paid 1939 taxes. Certificates and full particulars may be obtained from the Town. Clerk's office in the Town Hall. D. H. WILSON, Treas, NOTICE There will be no community sale this week at the Queen's Hotel, ow- ing to country roads being impass- able for trucks. There will 'be a sale in two • weeks., J. J. Coyne. FOR SALE Black bearskin coat in first class condition, cheap, for sale. W. C. 'Gov- enlaclr, Egmandrille. WANTED fixperienced man wants position on farm by year. Apply to The News, FOR SALE Pork sausages and home rendered lard, ready about Feb. 6th. Phone .1132 r 4. Bill Fotheringham, WANTED Reliable waiter for beverage room in district. Must have good refed- ences. State age and 'wages. Write to Box 1127 c/o Seaforth 'Newts. FOR SALE "Demonstrator" Melotte cream sep- arator 600 1'b. capacity (new) at great- ly reduced price for cash. Seaforth Creamery Ltd. KARN CHURCH ORGAN With Electric Blower—single man- ual: solid oak case: 21 stops with 14 sets of reeds: knee swell control and grand organ pedal. Factory rebuilt by experts and in perfect condition. $350.00. Heintzman .& Co. Ltd., 242 Dundas St., London, Ont. Write for complete list of reconditioned organs. HOUSE FOR RENT House on Ord street for rent im- mediately, Miss N. Pryce, Phone 70. HOUSE FOR SALE Six -roomed 'frame cottage and gar- age, conveniently situated on West William st. Seaforth, Apply Mrs. John McLachlan, R. ' R. 4, Seaforth, or Robt. J. Elgie, R.R. 2, Kippen. FARM POR SALE • 120 acres, mile east of Walton, Lots 4'and '5, 118th Concession, Town- ship of Grey. Large bank barn, frame house, excellent ,gravel pit. Aipply to Frank Fingland, Clinton, Otet.. FARM POR SALE 75 acre farm, with good ,buildings and a flowing well, being Lot d16, Concession 110, • Township of 'Mc- Killop. About 4 miles east of Win- throp. For partioniars apply 'to Wil- liam Bolton, Walton R. R.3, or to Elsner Bell, Seaforth, INSURANCE Life, Fire, Auto, Sickness $ Accid- ent,Windstorm & guarantee bonds. Rates' reasonable, All risks placed in 'first class companies; informa+inn 'cheerfully given E. C. CHAMBERLAIN INSURANCE AGENCIEP Phone 334 n'