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The Seaforth News, 1939-03-02, Page 4PAGE FOUR. You are cordially invited to attend the McCormick -Deering: POWER FARMING SHOW which will be held in the WALTON COMMUNITYHALL, on SATURDAY, MARCH 4TH We are•very much pleased with the programme this year, Several new features snake it the bestentertainmentof its kind ever put on locally, in our estimation. These include "Alf & Tommy", two well-known. vaudeville artists, members of the famous !Overseas "Dumbells" who ' will amuse with sleight-of-hand and ventriloquism, "Professor Ask- , him", a brand new stunt, is mighty interesting and educational, Besides, there will be several brand new Sound Pictures just released. Farm Power Problems will be discussed and questions ans- wered by the factory -trained engineer of the Harvester Co. This will be a real entertainment all the way through, packed with punch—fun and educational features for all, No expense is being spared in making this Day a real outing for you, your family and friends. The afternoon programme gets under way at 1.30 p,m, and the everyone. Hoping to see you and the family the day of the show. evening, at 7.30 p.m. This show is "on us" and entirely free for Sponsored by Humphries & Co. John Bach THE SEAFORTH NEWS Snowdon tiros.. Publishers WALTON Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Bolton intend going to England in April where they wilt reside in Kent, near Brighton. Mr. Bolton has not been enjoying the best of health and it is hoped the change will be beneficial. Mrs. Bolton is having an auction sale of household effects and the farm on March ,115'tb. Miss Pearl Theater and her brother William moved into 'the village this week and have rented a house of Mr. D. Johnston. The Timmer •fart on the 13th Concession of fheKillop will be operated this year by Mr. Lou Rowland, we understand. NORTH McKILLOP We are sorry to say Mrs, Joseph Thornton is in Scott Memorial Hosp- ital undergoing an opera dos. Miss Edna Crozier spent Sunday afternoon with Mrs. To,. Thornton. Mr. and Mrs. Ken Thornton were recent visitor:' with Mr. and Mrs, Charles Kintner of Dublin. WINTHROP The W. M. S. and W. A. Societies of Caven Church met at the home of Mrs. Roy Patrick on Feb, .34th. with a good attendance. Preceding the meeting Mrs. Wilmer Cuthill played quiet music. The president, Mrs. Alexander, then took the chair and led the world's day of prayer pro- gram. A moment of silence was fol- lowed by prayer by Mrs, C. Dot - 'nage. Mrs. G. Smith, Mrs. James Hogg, Mrs. R. McClure and Mrs. Blanchard, The presentation o i the need of Christian literature was ably taken by Mrs. Toll. The offering was received after which Mrs. Cuthill favored with a solo. The dedicatory prayer was repeated in unison, then "We thank Thee that Thy Church Unsleeping," was sung and the bene- diction. The remainder of the meet- ing was in charge of Circle Three, with Mrs, A. Patrick as captain. Hymn 1(68 was sung followed with prayer by Mrs. Ross. The topic was ably taken by Mrs. R. MacFarlane, the theme being "Ministry in the Storm Centre." A fitting duet was rendered by Mrs, Hillen and Mrs. Patrick, The Bible •reading was taken 'by Miss Edith Hiller', chapter 35, verses 31415, Matthew, followed by hymn 384, and Rev. Mr. Craw closed the meeting with prayer, A dainty lunch was served. DUBLIN Mr. and Mrs. Leo Bolger and fam- ily returned to their home on Tues- day in Wyandotte, Mich., after a few days' visiting 'with Mr. and Mrs. James Jordan, Mr. Ralph Dill of Stratford was a Sunday visitor at the home of his par- ents, Mr. and Mrs. P. Dill. Mrs. M. Crowley of Logan visited Mrs, 'Joseph Evans and family. Miss Rita .Stapleton of Toronto visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Stapleton. Miss Nora McGrath, Clandeboye, visited Mr. and Mrs. John McGrath. Mrs. Kathleen Feeney has returned home from St. Joseph's Hospital, London. Mr. Wm Mrs. Curtin spent the week end at the home of Miss Marie Nevin, Toronto. Mrs. Margaret Murphy is iinprov- 'fng her r e recent illness. Mr. 'Joseph Looby spent the week end withAlliston friends. Miss Mary Allen of Hamilton vis- ited with friends. Mr. C. Collins visited at his 'home in Accton, Miss Annie Bell of Port Huron called on friends in the village during the week end. Mrs. Wm. Reilley has returned home after spending two weeks with McKiblop friends. Mrs, Smith and her daughter have returned oto Stratford after a week's visit With her parents, Mr. and Mrs. D. Dillon. Mrs. Scholnian of Hihhert has re- turned from a visit at the home of _\:,ir. and Mrs. J. Ryan, Stratford. The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Feeney is recovering rapidly from pneumonia. Mr'Jantes Hickey of Hibbert is on the sick list. Miss Nora McGrath spent the week end with her parents. Mrs. M. Coyne spent the week end with friends in Chatham. , Edward (Teddy) Hiekey of Chica- go is spending his vacation at the home of his mother, Mrs. W. Carp- enter, Dublin. Mr, and .Mrs, Lloyd Elliott and fa- mily visited Mitchell friends Sunday. Mr. Frank Moore is installing the Hydro on his farm. BLYTH There •pa,sed away at the home of his cousin Delors Taman, in the per- son of Edward John Taman, on Wednesday. February 3?ud in his 62nd year, one who had long been a resident of Blyth. The late Mr. Ta- man was a son of the late John and Janet Taman and was born in Rich- mond, Ont in the year F577, and came m Blyth about forty years ago, where he had lived almost continually ever since. Mr, Tasman followed as an oc- cupation the trade of tailoring. for many years, and being of a quiet and retiring disposition took little part in public affairs. In religion \fr. Taman was identified with the United Church, Never married and is surviv- ed by two brothers, J. H. Taman of Toronto and \V, W. Tartan of Exet- er; four sisters, Mrs. Allan and Mrs. Junes of Detroit; Mrs. 1\'m. Emirh of Tottenham and Mrs. Burt of Lon- don. Messrs. Joe Tartan and Delors Taman. at whose home the death oc- curred, are cousins. A private funeral was held on Friday. Rev. A. Sinclair had charge of the sen -ice. Interment in the Union Cemetery, The pallbear- ers were J. B. Watson, W. j, Petts, David Floody and David Denholm. A very good attendance was on hand for the annual meeting of Blyth municipal telephone system which was held on Wednesday afternoon, Mr, James Phalen, chairman of the Board of Commissioners, occupied the chair for the first part of the meeting. Almost before the meeting got started dissension cropped up when. Mr. Barr put forth a strong argument that the meeting was not within the law, his contention being that according to law such meetings are required to be held on or before the 115th day of February, unless au- thority is received from the Munici- pal Board to change the date of meeting until a later time. The meet- ing however carried on and the Sec- retary Miss Gladys Fawcett was in- structed to read the minutes of the last annual meeting. The minutes were read and approved. Mr, Leslie Hilborn presented the auditors' re- port, going into detail on the affair.: of the system with a very concise and informative report from an auditor's point of view: also making construct- ive suggestions such as the advantage of keeping the system at a high stan- dard of efficiency, even if it was nee. essary to cut down on the rebate which is annually handed back to subscribers. Mr. Hilborn's report was very well presented. Following Mr, Hilhorn' address ,at are. \lr, R. F. Shan, another auditor, spoke very briefly, saying Mr. Hilburn had covered the situation very thoroughly and it wee not necessary For him to dwell n n the matter. On motion of Mr, R. Richmond and S. Hallalan the report as given was adopted. Mr, Phalen as chairman of f the commission reported on the year's work ver thoroughly. It was his wish and ambition to give subscribers as tow a ,pate and as good service as was possible. Each year the system 'has shown an in crease in number of subscribers and 'by this means they were able to keep the rate down to where it now is, Mr. Phalen thanked the subscrib- ers for electing him as a commission- er for the past four years and stated he would stand again. Mr, John Ellis was the next >peaker and opened his THE SEAFORTH NEWS J. GI-ILLOO'S GARAGE. SEAFORTH Chrysler Plymouth and Fargo Dealer Come in and see the new Plymouth car and Farko Truck We also have a Service Truck—if you have car trouble, phone 179 and we will come promptly PHONE 179. SEAFORTH All Repairs Strictly Cash. We Aim To Please remarks with the statement that his fellow commis,sioners had been splen- did co-workers. Fine co-operation had been enjoyed. Each one had ,tried during the past year to give their best to the system. Mr. Ellis brought a very important item regarding sub- scribers helping operation at the switchboard to keep the service at its peak. People should always ask if a line is :busy when they desire to ,use the telephone instead of ringing in on the middle of a conversation. Also an- other little courtesy which would help considerably was the ringing off af- ter conversation was completed. This shuts the circuit at central office acid thus puts the line ready for comatun- ication again. Referring to the lines, he stated that they had tried to keep them in a good state of repair during the year as would be shown by the increase in supplies on the 'financial statement. Mr. F. D. Stalker spoke briefly endorsing his fellow commis- sioners' report, which be said they had given very thoroughly, Mr. J. C. McKay, president of the independent association and secretary -treasurer of the Wellesley municipal telephone system, was present and addressed the Meeting. He congratulated the local system on their fine status and expressed the wish that they would maintain it. He also extended his congratulations to the municipality on the sptendid hall which had been built. NO where else in Western On- tario 'had he come upon such a fine structure. He referred to the local system as one of the .pioneer systems. The World's Day of Prayer was held in the Presbyterian Church on Friday afternoon, Feb. 24th. The thence, "Let us put aur love into deeds and make it real." Those 'taking part were Mrs, James Scott, Mrs. Vlrm, Jenkins, Miss Task Woodcock. A solo was eontributed by Mrs, H. Phillips, with Miss Jean Phillips at the piano. Taking part in the prayers wore Isa- bella 'Johnston, Mrs. B. Herrington„ Presbyterian Church; Mrs. Wm, Laidlaw, Mrs, \\'m. Mills, United Church, Mrs. R. J. Powell, Anglican Church, Presentation of the need of Christian literature was .given by Mrs. J. B. Watson. Dedicatory prayer in unison after offering, and meeting closed with the benediction. STAFFA The hockey club sponsored a pro- gressive euchre, box social and dance. The door prize went to John Drake. Mrs. Russell \Norden won the ladies' first in cards and Margaret Allan eon - solation prize. William Kay and Lloyd Elliott drew for men's first and William Kay won in the draw. L. Christie won the consolation: Mr. and Mrs. A. Jeffery were Strat- ford visitors. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Miller of Far- quhar visited with Mr. and Mrs. K. Drake. \Ir. and Mrs. A. Elliott, Ileen and Bobby, of Mitchell, spent .Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. A. W. ,Norris. \li.s Dorothy Miller, of Exeter, visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wil- bur \filler. Reeve William Kay and J. McDon- ald attended the Good Roads conven- tion in Toronto. Mrs. Angus Earl, Whalen, and Mrs. Norman B'ushfield, Logan, vis- ited their mother, Mrs. W. Sadler. Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Hannon, of Mitchell spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. William Jeffrey. W. M. S. (Continued from Page 1) Mrs. H. C. Dunlop. Goderioh. The Huron Presbyterial Society was org- anized at Seaforth in 118815 with the following offieers: President, , M.rs. Thomas Fair, Clinton; vice presidents, Mrs. Robert Ure, Goderich; Mrs, R. Lumsden, Seaforth; secretary, Miss J. Anderson, Seaforth; treasurer, • Mrs. S. J. McCaughey, Seaforth. The .Pres- byterial then comprised four auxil- iaries; Brucefield, Clinton, Goderich and Seaforth with a total membership of 103. Mrs, Fair was succeeded by Mrs. Colin Fletcher of Thanes Road, who was responsible in a very .great' degree for the many years of pioneer mssionary work in Huron. A lasting tribute to the memory of Mrs. Flet- cher. who died in 11916, was the book- let '.\ Sheaf of Memories," prepared by Mrs, MCI.. Smith, later a presby- terial president. Proceeds from the sale of this hook added one thousand dollars to the missionary funds. Mrs. James Hamilton of Goderich followed Mrs, Fletcher and gave many years of valuable service. Other presidents who contributed to the suc- cess of the Presbyterial"Society were; Mrs. E. H. Sawors, Brtrcefield; Mr.S. Neil Siiaw, Egmond•ville; Mrs, F. H. Larkin, Seaforth, Ears, M. McL. Smith, Hensall; Mrs. J. E. Hogg, di Clin ton. Belgrave, Clinton,' .Goderich and Seaforth auxiliaries of the Huron Presbyterial 'have each celebrated the fiftieth anniversary of organization, Seaforth Women's Foreign Mission- ary Society was organized in 1577 with \1rs. Thomas Goldsmith as president. In 19017 an affiliated auxil- iary to the .Women's Home Mission Society was formed changing to the Women's Haute Mission auxiliary in 1912. Until its amalgamation with the Foreign Missionary Society in 1914 this Home Mission Auxiliary was en- ergetic in helping in every way the various activities of the general soc- iety in western Canada. In recogni- tion of the nuyiher of life members secured tate auxiliary had the privil- ege of naming a cot in one of the'hos- pitals. The hospital at Grand Prairie in Alberta. teas selected and the cot called Seaforth. Goderich Missionary Society was also Formed in 1l1rv" and there is a re- cord of a life membership being pres- ented to the President Mrs. Robert 'lire. in 1881, Among the first mem- bers of the Belgrave Auxiliary organ- ized in 1f' were four Irvine sisters, three of whom later 'became mission- aries to China sent out by the New 'fork \fission Board. One sister died some years ago but the other two are still living in Shanghai. Before the union in 1933 the presbyterial eats composed of 24 auxiliaries. 3 young women's auxiliaries and 118 mission bands, Afterwards Hensel! soon reor- ganized, Clinton followed and later minority groups in Bayfield, Blyth and Auburn. In il19311 Belgrave was transferred from Maitland Presby- tery to Huron, a total of nine congre- gations and nine auxiliaries. Since 11923 the following ladies have held the office of president; Mrs. F. H. Larkin, Seaforth; Mrs. J. C. Greig, Seafortlt; Miss L. M. Jeckyll, 'Exeter; Mrs, D. J. Lane, Goderich. At the golden jubilee of the Presbyterial tribute was paid to Miss H. Isabel Graham of Seaforth, who 'faithfully served ,in the capacity of recording, corresponding and press secretary for twenty-five years. During the fifty- three years since organization there have been five treasurers, Mrs. S. J. McCaughey, Seaforth; Mrs. A. Scott, Seaforth, who held office for eighteen years; Mrs. J. C. Greig, Seaforth; Mrs. H. C. Dunlop, Goderich; Mrs. T. Swan:Smith, Seaforth now enter- ed upon her fourteenth year. The honorary president, Mrs. H. Arnold, Hensall, although not a•charter mem- ber, has been associated with the Hu- ron Presbyterial for fifty years and is still actively engaged in missionary work, Miss Mary Gordon of Goder- ich and Miss Janet Manson of Bay- field are in .c'harge of school homes and are now active members in the Presbyterial. Miss Laura Bates (Mrs. Booth) of Goderich was in the China Ittand Mission. In 119118 Miss Mary Fingland was designated in Knox Church, Auburn, as a missionary to Korea, where she spent several years, returning to Canada after her mar- riage to Dr. Grierson. In 11929 Dr. and Mrs. Graham went to Formosa from Exeter. After the reading of this review Mrs. J. C. Greig led in prayer. A mes- sage from Mrs. 7. C. Laidlaw, one of the oldest members, was read and one from Mrs, A. Archibald. Mrs. T. Swan Smith's group took charge o'f the devotional period over which Mrs. Smith presided. Mrs. G. Hills gave the Bible reading and Mrs. J. M. Gov- enlock and Mrs, Hugh Jack sang a duet accompanied at the piano' by Mrs ;i, McGregor. A paper on' mission work in Jhansi and among the Bhils in India was read by Mrs. Charles Brodie, Mrs, T. S. Smith also read an' article on The Church at Work, fol lowed by the, Glad Tidings prayer by Mrs. Thomas Bickell, CROMARTY. Installation of a lighted wig -wag signal at the crossing where Miss An- na Cranston, 25, Welland teacher and minister's daughter, formerly of Cro- morty, was killed Feb, 19, was rec- THURSDAY, MARCH 2, 1939 11 1. kk 1111111111111111111111.1.1111111.111, kk 11114, llllll01111111111111 TOWN TOPICS TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO 41111111 MI11101111 w,1111 i1a11114n"n11111111111 n"1111,11„11,1,11,. Town Topics. Miss Agnes Andrews is visiting her sister in Hanover for a few Weeks.—Miss Htighee, milliner 'with the E. McFaul Co., returned to her duties on Wednesday, Miss Jean .Ross of 'Clinton spent a few days in town last week,—Mr. Jimmy Sicott, of Grande Prairie, is home on a visit with his father, John Scott, of 12ox- boro,--Mr, 'Joe Brown is out again after Itis attack of illness.—Miss Helen Murray , who was assistant trimmer for Stewart Bros„ last sea- son, 'has talken a position in her uncle's store, Tavistock, and will not Ibe :a Seaforthibe this season. idler many friends in town will iiiiss her.— Word reached town this week, that Mrs. Mathers, nee Miss' Marion War- rick, has been burned Dirt at Bow Is- land 'escaping only in her night clothes. Mr. and Mrs. Mathers have the sympathy of their many friends in town, in their misfortune.—Miss Olive Rankin treated her ,girl friends to a snow -shoeing party on Saturday. -The Earl of Minto, former Govern- or General of Canada, died in Lond- on, England, on Sunday, March lst. He leaves a widow, three daughters and two sons, the elder, Viscount Melgund, being his heir. Lord Minto was very wealthy. -11r. H. •R„ Scott was in Galt this week on' business, Mr, John Dodds paid a business trip to Clinton On Wednesday. — Mrs, Charles Consigney and Master: Charlie left on \Vednesday for a well earned h•pliday.—kir. and Mrs. Fred Davis of Goderich spent the week end with Mr. and Mrs, Alex David- son, Seaforth,—'Mr, Leo ivlcKay, Who has been visiting his parents in Man- ley lately, left for his home in Van- couver, this week.—'1.1r. Malcolm Munro, a former business man of Seaforth but now of Michigan, has been renewing old acquaintances here lately.—,By the recount for Peel coun- ty, before Judge McGibbon at Bramp- ton, on Monday, the majority for the Canada Temperance Act was placed at 1517,—Miss Kate Horan, and her niece Miss 'Marion Horan, returned to their hone in Kinora, Man., on Tuesday after a pleasant visit with Mr. and Mrs. John Horan,-7Ir. and Mrs, Marshal Stewart are taking up house -keeping in john Hinchley's house, on East William S't.—Get out your complexion veils, as 'March •is the month, when the wind chafes and the sun leaves "kiss marks” on the tender skin of milady.—The latest thing in birthday gifts, is a kitchen shower,-JMr, Charles Clark has pur- chased a new Ford car, from the local agent here, Mr. J. F. Daly. Lt is this year's model, with all the latest im- provements, and a beauty, --•Mr. D. T. Pinkney of Stratford was calling on his Seaforth friends this week.— Messrs. Harry and Percy Colbert of London were visitors to town this week.—Mrs. W. D..VanEgmond has 'returned from a .pleasant visit with friends in Toronto.—Mr, Will Beth- une has returned from a trip to the West. --\Ir. Ed Hinchley of Stratford was a visitor to town on Monday.— Mrs. Bottoms, of Detroit, visited Miss Mary Halpen over Sunday.—Mrs. W. C. Thornton and Miss Agnes spent the week end with Mr. and Mrs. Bartliff, Winthrop.—Nfr. E. R. For- rester has sold this farm on the Hu- ron Road, east, to Mr. Louis Dever- eaux. Mr. Forrester bought this farm some two years ago, from Mr, 0'- 'Keefe.—Mr. George Holman was in Goderich part of last week acting in his capacity as county auditor.—A rink of town curlers attended the hon - spiel in Sit. Thomas this 'week and succeeded in capturing the Glenn tro- phy. The rink was composed of Messrs, Will and George Bethune, J. Beattie and W. E. Kerslake.—March will surely go out like a lamb, if com- ing in like 'a lion, is any indication. She made her introductory bow, last Sunday accompanied by the worst wind storm known in years, which sent the fine snow with such force, that it cut like lances, The storm was even worse inof t, h'r arts of O t` p ntarto, than it ,was 'here, and reports come of traffic being tied up. ommended by juryda coroner's which returned a verdict of accidental death at the inquest at Welland. Miss Cran- ston, who was a passenger in a car being driven by M. 5. Fursev, died from head injuries suffered when the car stewed on the canal highway and struck a freight train proceeding over the Welland junction 'crossing, THE ELECTRIC FENCE (,Experimental Farm News) The introduction of the electric fence into Canada has been received with much interest and it is .gradually becoming more widely adopted for fen•ging''pasbures states H. 'J. ''Kemp, Dominion Exp, Station, Swift Cur- rent. This type of fence has many REGENT THEATRE .NOW SHOIWING. Spencer Tracy Ann Dvorak with William Boyd "Sky Devils" Thrills! excitement! romance, comedy: Mon. Tues. Wed., Mar. 6-7-8 Cary Grant Katharine Hepburn "Bringing up Baby"' Charles Ruggles Walter Catlett May (Robson The laugh riot of the year. -An es- caped leopard brings love to a pair of crazy people. Next Thur. Fri. Sat., Mar. 9-10-11 You have followed his adventures in your papers. Now see him on the screen "Renfrew of the Royal Mounted" COMING: "1 Am the Law" advantages, 'but at the same time caution is necessary in establishing the equipment, ,The advantages of an electric fence are.briefly enumerated as follows: i1:: Reduces the ,cost of erecting temporary fences. 2. Reduces expenditures for wire, posts and gates, 3. Reduces injury to live stock. 4. Especially adapted to winding coulees .or temporary pasture areas otherwise impractical to fence. 5. Enables the use of nntilla le land in fields that otherwise might be wasted, The six volt direct current (battery type is considered the safest .device to use. Direct electric •current of six volts may be supplied to the :battery oper- ated type 'by either four dry cells, a hot shot battery, or a wet storage battery. The 'fence control equipment increases the pressure of the current from six volts to a range of from 31510 to 30;000 volts. This high voltage Is delivered to the fence wire at a very low volume of from 10 to '115 milli- amperes at regular intervals of 51) to 60 times per minute. The intermittent application of electric current .con- serves the battery current. This inter- mittent current, together with the .very low amperage, are excellent 'Provisions .for safety. High voltages applied at amperages higher than 1115 to '30 milliamperes are regarded as dangerous to 'both humans and ani- mals and competent advice is recom- mended where any doubt exists. Some makes of electric fence con- trols include means to increase or decrease the voltages to suit wet or dry soil conditions, a meter for test- ing the battery, and means to indicate short circuit in the fence line, a light- ning arrester and a condenser to se- duce radio interference, As a rule, one or two wires are used for the electric fence to carry the electric current. 1Oae wire is suf- ficient :for horses and cattle. Two wires are considered preferable (for pigs and sheep. Barbed wire is more suitable than smooth wire although the latter can Ibe ased where lbarbed wire is especially objectionable. The wire .can be supported by porcelain insulators on 2" by 2" stakes set in the ground 130 to 40 feet apart. Animals as a rule need a little 'training to keep them away from the charged fence. Observations at the 'Dominion Exp. Station at Swift 'Cur- rent show that they learn surprising- ly quickly attd keep away front the fence .for long periods even when such a fence is not charged. A 113 - plate wet 'battery was used and. the electric fence was operated through- out bhe summer months for ,pasturing cattle. The cattle were well control- led, no harm was done to either cat- tle or the attendant and the battery was still charged at the end of 'the season. THE DRAMATIC COMEDY TakeMy Advice CARDED'S HALL • . Fri. Mar 10 ' 8.15 pan. Under auspices of Y.P.S. of First Presbyterian Church, Seaforth This play by author of "Climbing Roses" and "Apple Blossom Time." 'ADMISSION 25c Reserved Seats may be secured at Aherhart's Drugstore for IO.c extra 4,