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The Seaforth News, 1939-07-20, Page 2PAGIi 'i'Wu THE SEAFORTH NEWS The Perfect Thirst "SAL i/ ZEA wencher BVI MIRROR Of THE NATION The Government is preparing for election even though Prime Minister Mackenzie King offers the European tension over far off Danzig as his reason for not telling the country when it is to be held or for his own indecision on. the question, Cabinet meetings these days have slim at- tendance, Ministers are campaigning In various parts of the country. 'Those who remain in the capital sit around the council table with Mr. King discussing the filling of numer- ous vacant positions on the public pay -roll which the Government is determined not to leave for a suc- ceeding administration to fill. Many desirable posts at the disposal of Mr. King and his Cabinet colleagues will find occupants within the next few weeks, or days. It is said that Senate vacancies — there are nine of them — will be among the last to be filled. The ma- son for this also has to do with the election. Many Liberal members, and even quite a few members of Mr. King's own ministerial fancily, have had their eyes on the storm signals. They are anxious to get into the ark before the deluge. Several have claims on the refuge of the Senate which Mr. King cannot ignore. They that the prospect does not attract bride looked lovely in her gown of white embroidered, ninon. A coronet of orange blossoms held in place her. finger Up embroidered veil and she carried a shower bouquet of Rosehill roses and baby'sbreath, tied with pink and white tulle. She wore a white gold wrist watch, thegift of the bridegroom. Miss Jean Elizabeth Laidlaw, Guelph,sister of the bride, was bridesmaid,wearing a gown of pale green ninon and carried a bou- quet of Johanna Hill roses and fern tied with cream tulle. Mr. John Beat- tie, Wloodstock, brother of the bride- groom, was the best pian. After the ceremony a reception was held. at the home of the bride's mother at which immediate relatives only were present. The bride was assisted in receiving by her mother and the mother of the bridegroom, Mrs. Laid- law wore •pink brocaded sheer with corsage of whiteKillarney roses, Mrs. Beattie, orchid sheer with white ac- cessories and corsage of white Kill- arney roses and orchids. During the reception and luncheon, at which Misses Hazel Watkins, Donalda Adams, Edith Paterson, Jean Got -- will, Roberta Laidlaw and Mrs. Mc- Bride were waitresses. Mrs. O. Moffat, sister of the bridegroom, played piano selections, The house was decorated with baskets of roses, lilies and delphinium, The bride's table, centred with the wedding cake, was covered with a lace cloth and ornamented with crystal vases of rose buds. Mr. and Mrs. Beattie left by motor for Muskoka and Northern On- tario, the bride traveling in a black silk marquisette dress with all white accessories. On their return they will reside in Clinton. Out of town guests included: Mr. and Mrs. George Greg- ory and Mr, John Gregory, Cooks- town; Mr, and Mrs, Thomas Laidlaw, Miss Mary Laidlaw, Mr, James Laid- law, Mr. and Mrs. William Logan and Miss Kathleen Logan, Mrs. James Logan. Blyth; Miss Jean Laidlaw, Guelph; D and Mrs .1,Gorwill Sea - was In Session for four hours .in County Clerk J. M. Roberts' office last Thursday afternoon, when four- teen applications for old -age pensions, or for increases, and two for re- instatement to mothers' pensions were' considered by the committee, of which W. R. Archibald, ex -Reeve of "Puckersmlth, is chairman, Of the fourteen old -age pension applications eight were recommended and six.de- ferred. The merits of each case were gone into fully. County Clerk Rob- erts states that more names are still being added than are struck off. Dominion Day Crash— In some unaccountable manner two automobiles crashed, head-on, on the southernmost of the. two Lower Wing - ham narrow bridges on.No. 4 highway in broad daylight on the afternoon of Dominion Day. One car was driven by John Sproul, of Goderich, who escaped injury, but two of his pae- sengers did not fare so well. His Cousin, Matthew Sproul, sustained back and hip injuries and Miss Norah Tieswell, of Clinton, a broken ankle, Matthew Sproul was thrown from the front to the back seat by the im- pact. In. the other car were Mrs., Jean Middleton, of Port Credit, who is holidaying at Bayfield, Mrs. Middle- ton, the driver of the car, suffered a broken leg. Her husband, R. H. Mid- dleton, escaped uninjured. Mr. Sproul had had his automobile but a week. him- He had five years on the oppose, tion side in the Commons and is not likely to see mach advantage in ex- tending the experience - Out in the West, Agricultural Min- ister James Gardiner has been giv- ing voice to his annoyance at the evidence he detects of a united effort by multiple political organizations to encompass his downfall and that of the government of which he is a member, The once popular "Jimmy" Gardiner evidently has found that since his peculiar performance in connection with wheat legislation, at the recent session, western senti- ment, however it may be divided on some matters, is, even in his home Province of Saskatchewan, showing signs of consolidation in respect of himself and the Government's course on agricultural matters. Messrs. Ilsley and Rogers, junior members of the government, are, at the time of writing, doing some pre liminary campaigning down by the sea, They are trying to persuade the Maritimers that the popular belief that the Mackenzie King Government is a do-nothing government is an ex- aggeration and that, official trade re- turns and the personal experience of those engaged in the fisheries and other Maritime industries notwith- standing. Mr. King's Washington trade bargain must somehow be re- garded as beneficial to them. In Ontario, Hon. W. D. Euler has have fought the good fight when been on the stump at Liberal meet - Liberal party prospects were more Ings attempting to blow some buoy - promising than at present and feel ancv into deflated party prospects. they are entitled to be saved from the threatened oblivion, It adds to the significance of the situation that so many cabinet ministers should be among the claimants for the Senate vacancies. Usually members of a government are the last to recognize the signs that are plain to the more disinterested. That Mr. King's close cabinet associates recognize them now and are seeking shelter indicates that the signs have become unmistak- able even in the council chamber. The recurring report that Finance Minister Dunning will retire is re- vived again. It is attributed to the state of his health and in Ottawa there is genuine regret that he has not fully recovered from his illness of some months ago. His retirement would greatly weaken the Govern- ment politically as well as adminis- tratively. While the Mackenzie King ministry has been descending rapid- ly in public confidence and favor Mr. Dunning has retained his high pres- tige. If he departs from it the Gov- ernment is certain to fall still lower in public esteem. If there were any chance of the Government surviving the election admirers of Mr. Dunning and others who are concerned for the national interest would be reluct- ant to see him retire, but they would regret to see him go through an elec- tion campaign for a cause so many consider to be already lost. In the same quarters it is reported that Hon. J. L. Ralston, former mem- ber of the Liberal government, could be Mr. Dunning's successor until the election is over if he so desired but But 1f reports are true Mr. Euler is not himself any reservoir of election cheerfulness — Ottawa understands that he will not contest his own con- stituency again. Following his successful appear- ances in various parts of Ontario Con- servative Leader Manion went on to enthusiastic receptions in the lower part of Quebec Province, Th. poen feria le 'kick tekuee ee. 6. ...eked" THURSDAY, JULY 20, 1939 ON YOUR CAR MEAN SAFETY... ALWAYS!. With LifeGuards on your car a blowout becomes as harmless as a slow leak. This revolutionary new safety feature means that you can bring your car to a slow, safe, straight -ahead stop. No skid no swerve ... no danger. Drive in and see the LifeGuard today! KEN MacLEAN EG'MON'DVILLE, Ont department for the next year. . The very good report from Mrs. Coot of the Press department was unavoidably late in coming. She re- ported 26 meetings reported. Also that "Brief Notes on the Canada Temperance Act" was published weekly for eight weeks. These were in paid space. Announcement and re- ports of meetings' were allowed gratis. The Press superintendents made good use of the press and found them sympathetic and helpful • The report from the corresponding secretary was ale° unavoidably late. Each union reported the annual meeting held. A total membership of 75' was reported, Total money receiv- ed was $160.20. The memorial service was con- ducted by Mrs. A. E. Lloyd. A beauti- ful basket of "glade" was placed dMin front of the altar in memory s. F. Howson, who had passed to higher service. A. hymn was sung and prayer offered. The women's association of the church served a delicious supper in the basement of the church on small tables centred with flowers, The committee on res mights were and Mesdames Johnston, and Cooper; that on nominations were Miss Murray, Mrs, Lloyd and Mrs. Howell. The reports of these committees were given at the begin- ning of the evening session. Mrs. Anderson gave the address of welcome and placed the work of the W. C. T. U. on the "Upper Shelf." Mrs. Phillips, of Goderich, replied, ex- pressing the thanks of the delegates. Rev. Mr, McLean acted as chair- man and conducted the devotional exercises. Mrs. Grace Knight, Dominion the wishes o the president, was the speaker of the now pending before the Supreme evening and gave a masterly ad - Court was discussed as to the consti- rts of the liquor business toss. She spoke fcapturee othe youth tutionality of the C. T. A. Miss Louise Kelly gave a well- of the land by persuading them to rendered reading "A Praying Moth- drink light beer which would 'lead to er," which was much appreciated. much stronger liquor. Their slogan A very fine duet, "God was There," was "Concentrate all your advertising was sung by Misses Raymer and on the young people." Hoover with guitar accompaniment. greatestMedical scourgesopinion of tayshuthen race e four Mrs. Phillips, of Goderich, g her report on "Publicity and Social are dl easesn and alcoholism—the the venereal latter Meetings." Miss Murray gave her report on being a large factor in the first three Temperance in Sunday Schools. Site and a hundred per cent in the last. said there were at least one hundred The closing hymn was "Christian and fifty Sunday Schools in Huron Seek Not Yet Repose." A few words County where Temperance education of earnest prayer by Rev. Mr. Me - could be carried on. There were at Lean brought the meeting to a close. least 28 addresses given. There were Resolutions: 47 contestants in the Temperance A resolution of thanks to all con - Study Course of October, 1938. There tributing to the success of the con - were sixteen prize winners in the vention and a special resolution of County whose papers were sent on to appreciation to Mrs. Grace Knight, the Provincial Executive Committee. our Dominion president. Gwenneth Jones, of James St. Sunday Resolved that we ask our provinc- School, Exeter, won a provincial ial government for the opportunity prize. Eighteen dollars was contrib- of expressing our will with regard to uted for prizes in the County. Wing- beverage rooms in Huron County in ham Sunday School used slides for the near future and at a time apart several Sundays. There is a wide 'field from a general election. in Huron County where Temperance Resolved, that since we are pub education should be carried on. ting our young men into uniform and The Dominion President, Mrs. placing thein in barracks to train Grace Knight, of Edmonton, was in- them for defense and since one of troduced, Huron County was glad the essentials in this training is good to see Mrs. Knight. She had spoken health, we deplore" the fact that can - the night before at Hensall at a W. teens where alcoholic beverages may M. S. meeting where she met many be obtained are being allowed and old friends of the days when she hereby petition Hon. Ian McKenzie, lived in Hensall when her husband minister of defence, to order the was a minister there. closing of these wet canteens forth - Mrs. Knight has an attractive per- with. sonality, a clear voice and knows Resolved that we continue to pray wbeieof she speaks. She spoke on the for peace and the development of evils of cigarette smoking, especially . good will among all peoples — we• upon our students. She told of the therefore urge that every member of "International Safety School on the W,C,T.U.in Huron County assume Wheels" which had been at Ottawa her lull share in securing signatures and which was visiting several of our to the women's peace petition which cities. People were invited in to see reads as follows: ' the exhibits showing the evil results We, the women of many lands, be - of alcoholic consuinption, lieving that war and violence can Mrs. Howell read the report of the bring neither peace nor happiness to treasurer, Mrs. Walter Heru. the nation, hereby call tor a "world There was no report on Scientific conference" of tate people of the Temperance instruction in Day world where any discontent, injus- Schools, but Miss Murray reported tires or misenderstandinge among having obtained the very willing con- the nations from whatever cause sent of Mrs, Ethel Craw to take that arising,.may be examined and settled by reason and methods of justice in the spirit of good will and of anY universal disarmament and a, lasting world peace may be secured. Each. resolution was moved, sec- onded and carried one at a time. COUNTY W.C.T.U. CONVENTION The forty-second annual conven- tion of Huron County W. C. T. U. was held in the Presbyterian Church, Wingham, oa June 27th, 1939. The County President, Mrs. Geo. John- ston, Goderich, was ht the chair. The devotional exercises were con- ducted by Mrs, Lloyd, Wingham, assisted by Mrs. Anderson and Miss Raymer, also , of Wingham. Mrs. Johnston, in her opening re- marks, said it was not numbers that counted but rather the fact of God being with us. The minutes of the executive were read and accepted by convention. Those of the convention of 1938 were accepted as read. In her report on Anti Narcotics, Mrs. Pearce drew the attention of the convention to the fact that mari- huana, a very dangerous drug, was offered to the public in the form of cigarettes, the consumer not being aware of its existence until it had done its deadly wotik. She also sent in a leaflet entitled "How to Cure the Cigarette Habit." Mrs. Walters, of Goderich, sent in her report on Flower Mission, Mrs. A, T. Cooper, of Clinton, re- ported on her Dept. of Law Enforce- ment. She spoke of the five cases in Manitoulin which were dismissed by Judge Currey but what was claim- ed by Dr. A. J. Irwin as a victory for the Temperance' people as the judge declared, "This does not mean that the C. T. A. cannot be enforced in Manitoulin," The case at Sunnyside, Toronto, was dwelt 00 where a hotel is being forced upon the community against f people.The case Stratford Normal. School will' not be closed, it was announced by W Angus Dickson, M.P.P. for Perth, im- mediately upon his return to his home near Atwood. He interviewed. Premier Hepburn, and the Hon, Dr, L. 3. Simpson, minister of education at Toronto, Had Leg Amputated— Car Goes Over the Bank Earl Westbrook paid a big price for a couple. of ice cream cones last Sun- day: About 3 o'clock in the afternoon Earl drove up to the refreshment booth opposite the anchor on the lake bank, parked his car a short distance from the bank, left it running anti proceeded to walk over to the booth to order his cones. The booth -keeper noticed the automobile was beginning to move and shouted a warning to Earl, who turned quickly and jumped r. into the ear to apply the emergency forth; Mrs. E. Gorwill Mr. a and . O. brake. Too late! The machine had Gorwill, London;Ingersoll; and Mrs. Mc-- gained too much momentum, and see- Moffatt, s;Mrs. Mrs. L. e'R.r. ingthat he could not stop IL Earl Bride, Windsor; O. Beattie; Mrs. George Mason, Mr. John Mason, jumped out and the machine swept over the edge of the bank. Those Wingham; Mr.and Mrs. Donald- above could only hear a crash, hang, tie, Mr. J. M..Beattie, Si'oodstock, slam as the car hurtled down the hill Married At Clinton— and then there was silence. The auto - The living room at the residence mobile had been halted in its rush. half way down the hill by a large of Cl Mr, and Mrs. or edWAndrews, maple tree,. striking it head on and Clinton, prettily Madonna decorated with del- severely damaging the radiator, susummer , Mads. was liliesesettinged other fenders and headlights. The machine attractivetflowers,the for was hauled up later in the afternoon an erwedding h July,8th, by a- wrecking' car.—Goderich Signal - Orilla, was united in marriage to Mr. William Thomas Murch, son of Mr. Leave Stratford Normal Open— BAYFIELD Entrance results: First-class Honors—Audrey Bran- don, Oliver Hopson, William John- ston, Marilyn Maxwell, Elizabeth Middleton, Lloyd Pease, Ruby Reid, Anna Townshend. Second-class Honors—Alvin Keys. Harold Mollveen, Albert Martin. Ruth Middleton, Dawna Thorns, Edward Wise, Muriel Wise. Pass—Eleta Duchartne, Opal Dyer. :Malcolm MacLeod. Lloyd Westlake, Reta Yeo. HURON NEWS Beattie -Laidlaw Wedding and Mrs. Lorne Murch, Clinton. Rev. D. E. Foster, Hespeler United Church, formerly of Clinton, officiated, assist- ed by Rev, Andrew Lane, pastor of Wesley -Willis United Church. Follow- ing the ceremony Mr. and Mrs. March left by motor for a trip to Colling- wood and on through Northern On- tario, the bride wearing a navy linen dress with white coat, large white hat of French straw and white acces- sories. On their return they will re- side in Clinton,. Much interest was centred in the wedding of Miss Euphemia Isabel (Effie) Laidlaw, daughter of Mrs, Laidlaw, Clinton, and the late Mr. David Laidlaw, and Mr. George Bev- erly Beattie. Clinton, son of Mrs. Beattie of Wingham and the late Mr. Robert Beattie, which took place Wednesday afternoon last, in Wes- ley Willis United Church, Clinton. Rev. Andrew Lane, pastor of the church, officiated. The church decor- ations were an artistic arrangement of palms, ferns and silver baskets of roses, lilies and delphiniums. Mrs. M. Agnew, organist, played the bridal chorus from Lohengrin as the bride entered the church on thearm of her cousin, Dr. John A. Gorwill, who gave her in marriage. Mr. James Laidlaw, Blyth, and Mr. Jack Gregory of Cookstown, cousins of the bride and bridegroom, were ushers. The AFTER SCHOOL WHAT ? YOU must specialize if you want a position. We have trained hundreds of young men and women for good jobs —no wasted time on unnecessary subjects. RIGHT NOW you can train yourself as a competent stenographer in 3 months at home, and use the training to advance yourself to executive positions. This is made possible through a Simplified System of Shorthand written in abbreviated English. It is easy to learn, and easy to read -you never forget it because it is written in English. We teach TELEGRAPHY, STATION AGENT, TRAP- PIC R P_PIC STENOGRAPHY, GENERAL STENOGRAPHY. What interests you ? Write today for free folder describing course you are interested in. No obligation. CASSAN SYSTEMS TORONTO 9, Ontario Dies At Exeter— The death occurred at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Ed. Lindenfield, on July 6th of Mary Stewart, widow of the late Abraham Bolton, who predeceased her nine years ago. The deceased was the second daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Ste- wart of lot 16, N.E. Boundary, Us - borne, where she was born in August, 1856. She married her late husband in 1875 and with him located on the Bolton homestead. in Usborne where they lived some thirty years and by hard work made it one of the finest homes in Usborne. They retired to Hensall, with their only daughter, Laura, where they lived a number of Years before taking up residence in Exeter. Mrs. Bolton was fond of music and took a keen interest in home and church and was a member of James Street United Church. She was highly respected by a host of relatives and friends and leaves to mourn her passing two sons and one daughter, Gordon, of Hibbert; Tohn on the homestead and Laura, Mrs. Ed Lindenfield of Exeter; also two bro- thers, Andrew of Toronto; George of Belleville, eleven grandchildren and five great grandchildren. The remains were interred in McTaggart's Cemet- ery. The pallbearers were Messrs. Lloyd and Alvin Lindenfield, Milton Stewart, Elmer Stewart, John Ste- wart and Gordon Cleinas. The service was conducted by Rev. Copeland of Exeter. During the service a solo, "The Old Rugged Cross," was rend- ered by Mr, W. R.. Goulding, Exeter,' About a month and a half ago John Hopper noticed a callous on the big toe of his left foot, and on removing it, developed a sore that would not heal. It did not bother him much until about two weeks ago when gan- grene set in and rapidly gained head- way. It was found necessary to am- putate, and this was done in the Wingham General Hospital on Thurs- day last, the leg being taken off just above the knee.—Wingham Advance.. Times. Conservatives to Hold Picnic at Pt. Stanley on July 26-- The 6—The National Conservative Associ- ation of Western Ontario will hold a monster basket picnic at Invererie Heights at Port Stanley on Wednes- day, July 26th, to greet the two party leaders, the Hou. Dr, R. J. Manion, National Conservative Leader, and Lieut. -Col. Geo. A. Drew, Leader for the Province of Ontario. The pro- gramme of sports will start at 1.30 p.m. and speeches and addresses at. 3 p.m. In the event of inclement wea- ther, speeches will take place in shelter pavilion on the beach. Free ice cream and soft drinks for the children. All are welcome. At 8 p,nc., Conservative dance in London & Pt. Stanley ball room. This event eta be in charge of the ;Junior Clubs. Hon. and Mrs, Manion and Col, and Mrs. Drew will be present at 9 p.m. to hold a short reception. New Theatre at. Mitchell Sept. 1— Work on Mitchell's new theatre is commencing at once, lovers of mo- tion pictures will be glad to learn, and . will be open by September ist, according to a conversation which the Advocate had yesterday with Sir. Sutherland, who purchased the Amos Thiel garage building some; little time ago. Contracts, in face. are being let to -day and with build- ing operations .commencing immed- iately, another change in the business appearance of. Main St. will be eag- erly watched. A theatre, completely up-to-date with the latest in heating Stolen Automobile Recovered— The Ford automobile belonging to Mr. Fergus Turnbull, of Stephen Tp., which was stolen Sunday, July 2nd, at Grand Bend, has been located at Sudbury. Old -Age Pensions Board— Huron ' County Old -age Pensions and Mothers' Allowance Commission and ventilating equipment and an at- tractive vitrolite front topped by stucco, will be erected.—Mitchell Ad- vocate. Ali