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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Seaforth News, 1939-10-26, Page 1There is something h the autumn that is native to my blood— Touch of manner, hint of mood; And my heart; is like a rhyme, With the yellow and the purple aria the crimson keepingtime. 'The scarlet of the maples can shake me like a cry Of bugles going by. t ea or IIDRON COUNTY'S LEADING NEWSPAPER And my lonely spirit thrills To See the frosty asters like a smoke upon the hills. 'There is something in October sets the gypsy blood astir; We must rise and follow her,. When from every hill of flame She calls and calls each vagabond by name. Bliss Carman WHOLE SERIES, VOL. 61, No. 42 SEAFORTH, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 26, 1939 Phone 6-I 81 a year. ST. THOMAS CHURCH 75TH ANNIVERSARY New Silver Package 48c Tender Leaf Tea— Pkg. 30c Winter calls for Vitamin Protection Eat Fleichman's High Vitamin Yeast 40 PORK & BEANS 3 Tins 25c LEXIA RAISINS with seed - 2 lbs. 25c RED PLUM JAM 25c Jar GINGER SNAPS 2'lbs. 190 LARD in 10 Ib. pail 110 Ib. PRUNES, meaty and Juicy - 3 lbs. 25c PINEAPPLE, crushed LIBBY SPAGHETTI BOVRIL, cubes SODA BISCUIT CLEAR SALT BACON 12c tin 2 tins 19c 10c pack 2 Ib. 25c 22c Ib. WOODBURY'S FACIAL SOAP, with jar of hand lotion 25c each COMFORT LYE, 3 tins 25c PEP HAND CLEANER - 3 tins Masters Hog Concentrate 52.50 cwt. 25c A. p I Ro uted �a ge Phone 166 *!blue coaly:' THE SOLIO. FUEL FOR SOLID COMFORT T. Northside United Church Rev. H. V. Workman, Minister 1 a.m. Sunday School, 11 a,m, "Our Mutual Concerti." 7 p.m. "Signs of the Times. Thurs. 7.45 p.m. Prayer -meeting St. Thomas Church Rector, Rev. Dr. Hurford, 11 a.nt. "The Need of a Man." 7 p.m. Christianity A Victory. Sunday School at 10 a.m. St. Thomas' Parish Dates Pack to 1859 Seventeen Confirmed at Service Conducted by Bishop Seager —Anniversary Observed The eightieth anniversary of the {onnding of the parish and the seven- ty-fifth anniversary of St. Thomas' Lhurch, Seaforth, were Observed on Sunday. The historic occasion was marked by special services morning and evening. Rev, A. Jr. Forte, L,Th., of Port Roach, conveyed greetings and preached an inspirational sermon at the morning service. A history of rhe church was .given by Rev. Dr. Hurford. In the evening Right Rev. Bishop Seager of London, preached and con- ducted confirmation services. The church wascrowded to capacity. Ser- vices in the othed .churches were'vei0h- drawn for the occasion. His Lordship chose •for his 'text the words, "Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord," pointing nut, especially to the confir- mation candidates, the need of grace and strength \ellen .d'ifficul'ties arose, He noted how much more the young people of to -clay had to contend with than those of his generation in Nae Victorian era when church worship, attendance and all tides of influence tended to sweep people into the churches. INow it is going the other way. This very different day is a.chal- lenge to 'she young people. He said the lonely Christ faced every adverse influence in His day..a dead cihurch that had 'gone wrong, a people that misunderstood Him and His mission, the opposition of a ,totalitarian state, the Roman Empire. The idea of lib- tcry wasn't 'horn until men discover- ed by Jesus of the freedom of God. The actual expression of Christ is' fol-' lowship. The disintegrating effects of individualism of man's might to do as he likes have burned the :world into a i nngle and men into .beasts of prey. That false idea has entrenched itself 'n the very >tronpholds of the 'church, society, the marriage bond and the home. The :only lifl)erby a man ought to indwilge m is not to do what he likes but what he ought. IDe. Hurford read the litany and Rev. A. J. Forte assisted in the ser- vice. Mise Mary Holmes sang "What is Thy Will Inc tnc." during the offer- tory. T!Theca,,at .dates for .confirmation, n i seventeen in nutruber, Sandford, ElizaElizabethWwere: Beate -ix alnes'iey, Mar- ion McGavin, Mrs, E. C. Boswell, Mrs. L. •Grunnmett, Mr, Harold Weis, Spencer Broome, Gladys Broome, Marjorie Moore, Audrey Moore, Reta Moore, Ila Moore, Velma •Moore, lean Quinsey, Alice RDDey, Wiliiam Riley, Richert 'Pres, First Presbyterian Church Rev. Hugb Jack, Minister. Sunday School, 10 a.m. Morning service, 11 a.m. Subject. "The Spirit for Difficult Times: " Evening service, 7 p.m. Subject, "The Possibility of Peace." Midweek meeting, Thursday even- ing at 8 o'clock. Egmondville United Church Rev. A. W. Gardiner, B.A.,B.'D. 10 a.m., Sunday School. 11 a.m., Fluctuations In Religious Belief." '7 p.m., "Mercy to the Undeserving," ENGAGEMENT Mr, and Mrs, W. J. !Finnigan an- nounce the engagement of their dau- ghter Margaret Isabel to William Rollins; son of Mrs. J. W. Rollins and the late Mr. 'Rollins, Sarnia, The mar- riage will take place quietly in No- vember. ridal Pageant Is j Scott Mem. Hospital Tenth Anniversary .Staged At Varna Old and New Bridal Costumes Are Featured at Church Social on Monday A eoc"ia1 evening was held in the hall on Monday evening, A special feature of the programme was a wed- ding pageant showing brutal dresses, cid and new, Facts connected with each wedding were read by Rev. Mr. Graham as the costumes were shown and a final parade of all in the pag- eant tools place. Two solos. "O Pro- mise Me," and "1 Love You Truly," were sung by Miss Lucy Woods. The wedding march was played by Mrs. Edward Chuter, Other numbers on the program ineluded orchestra sel- ections by Keith Sharpe, Art Finlay- son and Leonard Masse; a song by Marjorie Calder, a humorous reading by .Mrs, Jno. Beatty; song by Mona Reid and Doris Reid, songs by Mont• co Graham and Marjorie Calder. Mrs. Archie Galbraith won the draw for the quilt. Games such as "Jolting DP and Down in the Old Brass Wagon" were enjoyed. A square dance for old folk, and a square dance for young folk were staged. Refreshments were served and an evening of excellent entertainment brought to a close with the singing of God Save the King. The weddings represented in the pageant were as follows: Seventy years 'ago on Feb. 17th, 1869, Ellen Logan, daughter of Wm, Logan, Bayfield, became the bride of Alexander Cameron. Miss Isabella Logan, sister of the bride, acted as bridesmaid and Thomas Cameron, brother of the groom as best man. The couple resided in Bayfield. Mrs. York is wearing the bride's dress of brown taffeta with collar of hand- made honiton lace. Lillian Maude Phillips, daughter of Maria Middleton and Robert Phillips was married to John McNaughton on June 3rd, 1891, by Rev. Newton of Bayfield" The ceremony took place at. the home of George Middleton, Gode- rich Township, the attendants being Misses Maude and Clara Middleton, Dr. Wright and Mr. Dave McNaughton. Miss Phillips' dress is modelled by her namesake, Miss Lillian Elliott. On June 17, 1908, Mary Ellen Clark became the bride of Wellington Johnston. The ceremony was per- formed at Maple Ridge Farm, Baby- lon Line, by Rev. Davidson of Varna. Mrs. Johnston's wedding dress is now worn by her daughter, Rachel, Margaret Glenn Horton became the bride of John Beatty on June 29th, 1904. This gown is now presented by Miss Edyth Mossop. The officiating clergyman was Rev. Dr. Hannan of Exeter. The bride was given in mar- riage by her uncle John Glenn at whose home the marriage took plane. Maud Glenn and Win. Beatty attend- ed in the presence of 40 guests. After the wedding breakfast, the newly weds Mit for the World's Pair at St. Louis and on their return, settled on the Beatty homestead at Varna, On April 13th, 1905, Lillian Elliott was married to Hugh McKay. The ceremony was performed by Rev. John McNeil, at the home of the bride in. Bayfield. The dress is being worn by the bride's daughter Ella. This model is point d'esprit over satin and was worn by Ethel Watson when she became the bride of Joseph Fortunate- ly, 1907. o Mosso 0n June P Mos - sop Frances ly, without alteration, sop is able to wear the dress. Hilda M. Westman, daughter of Al- fred Westman, was married at home, 58 Craig St., London, Ontario, on Sept. Ord, 1913, (26 years ago) to Rev. John Robert Peters. The offic- iating clergyman was Rev. W. H. Harvey, London. The bride's wedding gown was of white silk crepe de chine. The long over -skirt was trim- med with narrow silk applique, while the bodice and belt were trimmed with brocaded silk and hand -made honiton lace. The gown was designed and made by Miss Emma Heale, who for fifteen years previous had spent two weeks each spring and fall malt- ing dresses for the mother and four daughters of the family. The brides- maid at the wedding was Katherine Westman, sister of the bride, while William H. Westman of Chatham, supported the groom, There were about 35 guests at the wedding. The young couple left on a honeymoon trip to Chatbam, and thence to Ron- deau Government Park, where they spent a week in a summer cottage be- longing to, a friend. Their first home was at Embro, in Oxford County. Mrs. Peters is wearing the gown. This was the bridal gown of Miss Constance Cosc on the occasion of her marriage to the Rev. John Gra- ham, rector of Vermilion, Alberta. The marriage was solemnized in St, (Continued on Paco Four) History of the Church (Given by the Rector on Sunday morning) The Rev. T. H. Brown dates the be- ginning of St. Thomas' Parish as 1859, when Seaforth began to be a place of importance, and more or less regular services were held in the Carmichael Hotel, Downey Hall (now Queen's Hotel) and Mr. Thos. Adams' barn, on Gaderich Street. This was not the actual beginning of Anglican Church work in the locality, however. The Rev. W. Cresswell was the pioneer clergyman, coming here in 1855 with a licence to officiate from the Bishop of Toronto. Seaforth at this time was partly swamp and contained a great deal of bush. Mr. Cresswell held ser- vices in Knox Hall, Harpul'hey, and administered the sacraments of the church. He left a careful record of baptisers, marriages, and deaths in a register which is still in the care of ' (Continued on Page Two) RED CROSS HOLDS FIRST MONTHLY MEETING The first monthly meeting of the Seaforth Red Cross was held an Tuesday evening, The president. Mrs. I -T. J. Gibson, presided. All committees were represented and very encourag- ing reports were given. The theatre night for the Red Cross Society at the Regent Theatre was successful and the Society real- ized $47. HOSPITAL AI'D TO MEET The regular monthly meeting of the Women's Hospital Aid to Scott Mem- orial Hospital will be held on Thurs- day, Nov. ' 2, at 3:30 p.m. at the MANLEY 651 Infants Born, and There Have Been 2,037 Operations' Since Oct. 22, 1929 Sunday, °etoiter 2t2Ild, marked the tenth anniversary of the opening .0 Scott Memorial Hospital. 1Jnrine these ten years 4,551 patients have !been admitted, G51 of this number being new: -born infants. Total hospi- tal days 47,530. There were .1,037 op- erations. • .\ hospital is founded primarily for the care of sick people and to looking back over these ten years' service it is felt, in part at least, the Hospital fulfilling its 'function, The Ihiard of S,coft Memoriad Hospital wish to thank all who have in any way contri- buted to the success of the institution. ST. THOMAS W.A. MARKS FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY On Monday afternoon, Oct. 2'uh, St. Thomas Church Woman's Auxili sry celebrated its fiftieth annivers- ary. Other local societies as their guests joined with then, commenc- ing with holy communion administer- ed by Rev. Dr. Hurford. At the close of the service, all ad- journed to the parish hall where Dr. Hurford spoke a few words of wel- come. Mrs, (Rev,) Graham of Bay- field, the deanery president, was the guest speaker, and Mrs. L. G. Van- Egmond gave an interesting sketch of the work done by the organization during the past fifty years. Greetings were brought from other churches and the Salvation Army, Miss Kath- leen Holmes rendered a very pleasing solo, after which all enjoyed a delici- ous tea and were treated to birthday Cake, Mrs. William . Archibald and Mrs, Leyburne poured tea. The offer- ing, which was a generous one will be devoted to missionary work. Threshing operations are complete, with good returns, but the producers, don't receive enough for production, according to what the consumers have to pay. The board who have been in- vestigating the profiteers have not accomplished much so far. BAPTISMAL SERVICE AT NORTH SIDE CHURCH On Sunday last at Northside United Church a service was held designed to give due emphasis to the relation of the home and children to the church. The minister, Rev. H. V. Workman, based his discourse on the 128th Psalm, "The Family Psalm." He stressed the value of the family life as a unit in Christian society to- day when the tendency is too much toward individualism. A large junior choir led by Miss M. Turnbull ably substituted for the reg- ular choir and contributed an anthem. At the service two infants were bap- tized: Walter Frederick, son of Mr. and Mrs. F. R. Parsons, and Robert Helmer, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. H. Snell, After the baptismal service Misses Edna Gallop and Gladys Hop- per sang a very pleasing and approp- riate duet. DOROTHY B. WILEY PASSED AWAY IN DETROIT Daughter of Mrs. J. K. Davis and Granddaughter of Mrs. F. Robinson The sudden death of Dorothy 11. Wiley, only daughter of Mrs. Annie Davis and the late John K. Davis. came with a great shod( Saturday morning, October 14th, at Grace Hos- pital, Detroit. She had been hone. from hospital two weeks following a e serious operation and was doing loin g nicely when, on Friday afternoon, she took suddenly ill, was rushed to hospital, and while preparing for a blood transfusion, passed away. Dorothy had just reached her 23rd birthday. She leaves to mourn her loss, one child, Wayne Richard Wil- ey, 3V years old, her mother, and one brother Fred, and her grand- mother, Mrs. Charlotte Robinson, for- merly of Egmondville. There was a gloom cast over our burg when it was learned that Mr. Scherbarth had died suddenly after two days' illness in his 34th year. He was principal of the Crediton school when he complained of not feeling well hist Friday, and was rushed to Stratford general hospital where he died Sunday, The funeral tool: place to St. Peter's Cemetery, ttrodhageit, hospitul. 1 oil Monday. Infantile Paralysis Claims Young Life Precautionary Measures Being Taken in This District After Death from Dread Disease Following a'brief illness from infan- title tparalysts, Herman Schedbartir, 27, 'principal .of the 'Crediton Rtublir School. died in Stratford Hospital early Tuesday. Burial took .place that afternoon. Mr, Schedbarth lett Credi- ton on Friday evening to spend the aveekend at his home at Bradhagen. He was taken ill Saturday and 'was taken to'hospita4 on Monday when the attack was diagnosed as infantile par- alysis. A native of Brndha'gen, he is survived by 'his mother, seven 'broth- ers and 'five sisters. Before ..oing to Crediton two years ago he taught one year at Staffa. As a precautionary measure, IJr, C. 'C. Misenrr, of Credi ton, medical officer Of health for Stephen Township, ordered the Cred- iton school end Crediton .ch urrhes, closed until fnrther notice. Precautions against spread of the disease are being taken tiroughout the surrounding district, according to reports, and the whole situation is being closely watched, BAYFIELD Mr. and Mgrs. G. •Chitrctiuiard of London entertained a party of T.on cion friends a't their 'cottage over the week end. Mrs.' H, Brandon was operated on in Rt. Marys Hospital, Kitchener, on Monday. iTcr many friends hope fnr a speedy recovery. \fr. and lit,. Geo. Fisher of \Vhf THESE 17 JEWEL etelififetletesejftifitiiietti if there are graduates in your family, start them off on the right foot ... at the right time with au accurate, dependable Bulova. Our convenient credit plan gives you the chance of a lifetime to buy the "Gift of a Lifetime." ttl •a 111 aiiiREAMEEEMOd SAVAUGES Jeweller and Optometrist ,,,, ,, Opposite Post Office, Seaforth McKILLOP Death of Mr. W. G. McSpadden,— A highly respected pioneer resident of McKillop passed away on Salm- day, Oct. 21st, at the hone of his daughter, Mrs, W. E. Hawley, Alex. ander, Man., in the person of W. G. McSpadden, only son of the late Mr. and Mrs, • Samuel McSpadden. Mr. McSpadden had been a long sufferer having been an invalid for some )ears. IIe was born eighty-two years ago nn the Sth concession of McKillop, east of Winthrop, and had resided all his life. in tins township until moving to Seaforth a frw years ago and later to the \W'-st, 11e ltadbeen twice mar- ried, to Lydia Me rallunn, who passed away in .1 8119, and to Elizabeth Short- reerl. who died live years ago. Left to mourn his loss are his two sons. %ash and Wm., of Mcth111011; three (Naeh' tors, Mrs. Cartwright I-lawli'y. Nap- utee: Mrs. W. E. Hawley, Alexander. Man.; Mrs, hied Hutchings, Cypress. California; one sister, Mrs J. Parish, Pine City, Minn.; two half hroflers. Solomon and Shannon Berwick. 'cwt sons, Sanusi, John, and one daughter Mrs. J. McMillan ;Ida) predeceased hint. 'I'he funeral was held following the arrival of the noon fain ,t Wal- ton, accompaniedby his daughter lront Alexander, Man.. front Cavan Church, Winthrop, on Tuesday al " pan. Rev. R. W. Craw officiated and the remains wore laid to rest in the gait landbank Cemetery Pallbearers were his six nephews: Zilch McCall- um (Mitchell), ltd McCallum 1Gorr- Ile). Walter Shortr,ced ;Blyth), Mi- red Shmtreed (Without, tans Pethicic and John Pe1hiek. When able Mr. McSpadden had been a faithful church member, having been an elder of (:aver Church for a number of years. He had farmed in the vicinity of Winthrop all his life, retiring to Seaforth about nine years ago after being injured in a fall from the roof of the burn while sweeping straw o11 lite roof after the threshing. He went to the West about foul years ago. Friends front a distance at- tending the funeral: Me. and Mrs. C. Hawley, Napanee., Mrs, W. E. Hawl- ey, Alexander, Man.: Mr. S. A. Mc. Spadden, Shakespeare; Mr, and Mrs. John Sanders, Mitchell; Mr. and Mrs. Zech McCallum, Mitchell; Mrs. Mar- tha Mccanum, Stratford;- Mr, and Mrs. Ed. McCallum and Clarence, of Gantlet Mr. and. airs. Henry Scott. Mr. Thos. Shortreed. Miss Jean Mc- Spadden, Ilderton; Mr. Thos, Pethicli and daughter, Margaret, Mrs. J. Dean. London; Mr. and Mrs, Robert Short - reed and Walter, Blyth. Mrs. Janet. Shot•f'eed and Wilfred, near Walton. 50th Anniversary of Woman's Auxiliary Hitoric-al Sketch by Mrs. M. E, Van Egmond The Seaforth Branch sof the \Von ells Anglican Missionary Assaciatiot was organized at the rectory of St, Thonms Church, Seaforth, at. 10.00 a.m.. Nov. 4111, 1889, by our dearly beloved bishop. Bishop Baldwin and Mrs. Baldwin. Both have since beet culled bonne but their works do verily live after them, Twelve ladies of the - congregutiml were present, Mrs. Me- gaby, wife of the residing rector, Mrs. ). llohntsted, Mrs, F. G. Neelin, lure. 1', 1). Kemp, Mrs. Pnichard, . Mrs. John Fowler, Mrs. W. 1). Van Egmond, Mrs.- Colbert Sr., Mre. Lipton, Bliss Adams (known to most of you as Mrs. Galea), Miss Jessie • Case and Mica Jessie Punchard. It was decided to .form tate branch and the Bishop hoped that every woman in the con- gregationd )e Would become one a member. The feewa h. ) a. to a it eta. a yeara int this was later raised to 25 Its. owing to certain levies front headquarters at London. By the expressed wish of the Bishop the wife of the resident clergyman was to, be president and in our fifty years we have been able to carry this out .except for.about two and a half years. The presidents dur- ing the fifty years have been, Mrs. Megahy, and during their short time here the society was fully organized, Miss Jessie Puncher(' 'as secretary and Mrs. (Dr.) Bethune as treasurer. The twelve at the first meeting became the charter members. Many more came in during the next few months. It is to be regretted that. the minute books were lost or•destroyed as there would be much that. was of interest contained in them. Of the twelve. only one survives, Miss Jessie ('ase. now across the border. On her re- moval from the parish in 1919 she was presented with a life membership and has always kept up her interest in the home branch, Rev. 'Mr. Megalty was transferred to St. Marys and in a few months was called home. Mrs. Megahy moved to Chicago. Illinois. and she also has passed away. The next rector was Rev. J. W. Hodgins and Mrs. Hodgins became our W. A, leader and held the office for fifteen years. At times the work was very difficult, funds were hard to raise but the members Met the obligetinns each year by having bazaars, home - baking sales, making and selling rugs and 'quilts, doing plain sewing and knitting. At that time the Menmbers met every week for Dorcas work and made numberless garments, quilts, and rug's, to send to foreign and borne missions, and to the leper mis- sions. Many were the letters of ap- preciation received by the .Seaforth •Branch for their wonderful bales' of useful articles and with Clu'istntas remembrances alwayo for the mis- sionaries and for their S. S. sehnlars and pupils in the reboots. Rev. Hod- gins was transferred to • Stratford and passed to his reward a few years later. Mrs. Hodgins tow lives in Tor- onto bat during the Sninntlier months• is sometimes a conuuunicent at St. Tinonms Church. (Continued on• Pose 'Three) erloo spent the week end with their aunt, Mrs. F. A. Edwards. '1'be contractor are 'nutty nu the new cottage 'being erected on 'lhyll St.; being 'hatilt for \h's. Trout of Detroit. The Bayfield Badminton GM'', have organized for the . winter and have started practice. \I r, and Mrs. 1 d. Sturgeon and'fa- mily spent Sunda) in London with, their daughter. Mrs. S. Cleave left last 'week Inc Lad Axe, Aitch., to spend the winter with her daughter, 11rs. Lingerich- Dies in Hospital,— News was received item of the death of Mrs. Harold lirandrn In :. Marys Il _�:vital, Kitchener, 0,ctu'ie t:a• 'l'hc ytnpathc ' the community _ e> t. l',: ',cret,cd fall: ill'.