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niers an r suppers
Regularly
UotLunches '.
at all hours
Our Homemade Candies are
-always fresh
The Olympia
Confectionery and Restaurant
HUTCHISON'S for GROCERIES
LOOK! 1 bar Gold. or P.•& G. Soap Le
2 Ivory Soap Flakes 25c
1 cakeGast Ivory lc
ALI- FOR
31c
ORANGES al per dor. 25c'end 30c
These are Blue GOose ibrand which is one of the very best
McIJREN'S BAKING POWDER. -- Anything under McLaren's
name, whether Extracts, Jelly 'Powders, Spices or Baking
Powder, is HIGH GRADE,
To introduce McLAREN'S INVINCIBLE BAKING
POWDER (their highest grade) containing no alum, a
Coupon is included in each can. For 'five of these: coupons a
a beautiful Bavarian' China Cup and Saucer, value 75c; for ten
coupons, aaeatttifel Derby China Cup and Saucer, value
$1.50, is given, '
DUTCH SETS.—We have sets of exceptional quality.
GARDEN SEEDS.—Steele Briggs' and Rennie's on hand.
WESTON'S SODA BISCUITS are so much improved that we are
now featuring them. Weston's have excelled in fancy bis-
cuits and have now improved their sodas for the purpose of
excelling in them else.. We invite a trial.
EVAPORATED PEACHES 20c. EVAPORATED APRICOTS 26c
PRUNES, 10c 12%; and 18c.
WANTED.-44rst class dairy butter, CLEAN fresh eggs, poultry
alive or dressed and dried apples in exchange for, goods.
E. D. Hutchison
PHONE 166
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For ,reeshort time we will give
�, free a Boys' Hardwood Base Ball
with every pair of Boys',
Youth's and Little Gents'
Shoes. -
Good values - in Boys' Youths'
and Little Gents' Shoes from
. , . , .. $1,85 to $4.00
If you have sore, tired feet, get
John McPherson & Co.'s Special
Steel Arch constructed ''shoe
at
Cushion Shoe Oxfords and Strap
Slippers $3.50
at
Wigg
Fr9d.WA SERIFORTiri
CHURCH CAP $
Seaforth Methtt" church.-Sab-
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bath serviceS,a.m.,and 7 p.m, Sun-
day schor,�!2,30 pm. Pastor, Rev. R.
Fultor 'Irwin.'
'-aster will conduct 'both services.
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"Proofs that the 'Bible the Word of
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Song service.
"MARTHA MADE OVER':'
Ti'' Winthrop' Young ° People put
on
Made Over" in the Methodist church!
under auspices of,the Junior and
Senior Leagues, on Tuesday .even-
ing, March 25th. A good crowd was
on hand to watch Martha bcink made
over,'. and thoroughly' enjoyed the
play which, while humorous, never-
theless teaches an excellent lesson.
The actors and actresses carried out
their various parts in first-class man-
ner. The cast was as follows: Martha
l Hayes, tired and uninterested (Mrs.
W. T. Grieve); Mr, Hayes (Geo.
Wheatley) ; Ann Hayes (Miss Edna
Johnston); Blanche Hayes (Miss
Grace Scarlett); Davie Hayes, a, real
growing boy, (Neil ' Montgomery;
Ruth Bengt, Martha's friend of col-
lege days, (Miss !Marion Scarlett);
Uncle Joe Goldie, the prosperous
uncle, (W. McSpadden); Mrs. West,
(Miss Helen Alexander); Mrs. Fare,
(Miss B. Blanchard); Samantha, the
family helper, '(Mrs, H, Blanchard);
'Mrs.
a
r N.Smith); Box,
Dr'
•'Mola
widow who would change her state,
(Miss Blanchard); Rev. Mr. Black, (L
Trewartha)-. Rev.Mr. Irwin Was
chairman, with Rev. Mr. Ferguson of
Caven church taking charge during
'the play, Between acts. entertaining
vocal and.it etremental numbers and
a reading were given., The receipts
were $90.
their successful play "Martha
SEAFORTH `.'IN THE ; EARLY'
DAYS.
The pioneer 'business men and wo-
men of Seaforth have nearly all gone
to thein reward, also .many of the
farmers, their wives and families who
transformed She surrounding country.
from a wilderness to the most beauti-
ful farming country and comfortable
hones ever seen in a rural district,
have left the scenes of their labors
and gone to those mansions not made
with bends
eternal, in .e
heavens..
Seaford] had its inception when' the
Buffalo and Lake Huron Railway
was 'built to Goderich and a. station
was built at what is now known.. as
Seaforth, about the year 1156. Eg-
nnondville and Harpurhey are older
than Seaforth. The former was
founded by .'Mr, VanEgmond who
erected water mills on the north
branch of the Bayfield river at this
pace. He was an able roan and a
leading lieutenant of William Lyon
McKenzie during the rebellion of
leaf, and fought and died for Re-
sponsible Government and to break
up the Family Compact. ^Harpuehey
was also a flourishing village for
many years prior to the building of
the railway and for some time there-
after, but Seaforth was much better
located for a town .than•Harpurhey,
and the result was that business left
the •latter, and went to Seaforth,
which ,soon 'became the' most prosp-
erous village in. Western Ontario.
The Huron Read at that time was a
fairly good road, but the road run-
ning north from 'Seaforth, afterwards
known as the,"North gravel road,"
was in a very bad condition for heavy
RE -UNTO J NOTES. I THE LIVE STOCK TRAIN,
TUCKERSMITH.
Another good butch of replies came The Better Live,Stock train visited 'rhe following from a Western pa-
in during the' week Herethey are: Seaforth oii Tuesday afternoon It per, refers to the wedding of Mr.
Wi
R consisted of 14 cars drawn' by tee., Charles Stewart, o
' 'f ndfhorst, Sask.
Beattie,' Iola, an S.
--Dr.
1 r k a, bIr. Stewart is brother of Mrs, or -
se.% writes, --- Apireciete very antieh engines, together with dining and lis Sillery of Tuekerrsmith; "On Tues-
yofrr kind invited n, glad d - to know 'sleeping pars, The cars aid- operas- • day, March 11th, a very pretty wed -
that though aay rom the old town ing expenses are provided by.the two• .ding took place',in.ivfooseja'`w, Sask.;
for quite a number of years you.have ranway companies, at the home of the 'brides parents,
not forgotten are. thew the majority
bathe 'beef bull car were represent Mr. and Mrs. J. Ba'bier, when their
of the names of the committees are ative , shorthorn, Angus and Hereford youngest daughter, ,Ella; became the.
new to me there are some few of my animals and were not for sale, but far 'wife of Mr. Charles: R.. Stewart, the
old friends and ac aintences of thir-
ty years ago, Wish you every sue- typos f those used for the improve- youngest son of Mr. Alex. Stewart,
f Wi dthorst. Onlytheimmediate
c he s me a tied fo
o n
rrlent of sto k. T a pp
cess and will endeavor to be istc you, the dairy types, where the object is relatives were present for the cere=
-Mon S jr. ,_LT Minister o£ the,improvernent of the dairy indus- unary, Which was performed by the
Education, Regin.t -Thank 'you very g
smear for the kind invitation. I should
like to, he present and meet all the old
boys again. It,is ifaite a long way
ahead, but•I shall do my very best to
be' present and hope your• efforts may
be successful in eveey way. I am sure
getting together in this way is a very
good thing. i
—Gass Kidd and 'jos. i:,, Broadfoot,
New York City, --invitations receiv-
ed, the best ever. Send along` the list
of old boys and gills over here and
we will keep ep etir end of. the work;
thereshouidbe some little party from
Chis burg when we. get them all
rounded up: Best of luck to all the
boys.
—Hugh Taylor, Mgr, Union Trust
Co.,. Galahad, Alta., -- Received the
kind invitation. This undertaking of
the good people of Seaforth is very
commendable and will be appreciated
by many of us. I shall 'be' one of the
boys who will be on hand when the
reunion commences.
—Chas, Ward, Lamont, .Alberta,—
travel, and in 'places was almost un- Invitation received. Tbeie's a pull ro
passable. The Canada Company it one cannot: resist. Will be there
still held the northern part of. Mc- with Mrs. Ward and our- two boys.
ICillop, which was not sdld nor set- —Judge Jackson, L,et'hbridge, Al -
tiled for some time thereafter, and
many of the early pioneers went fur-
ther north' and took tip Government
land in the townships' of Grey, Mor-
ris, Turn'berry, I•Iowick and other
northern - townships, These, town-
ships were known at that time as the
"Queen's Bush." The County . of
Bruce was united with Huron until
1867, and the County Council for the
two counties met at Goderich and the
late Robert Gibbons was Warden of
the two combined touutie's for malty
years prior to the tine' when Bruce!
became a separate County with the
county , town et Walkerton. The
people in:.,the northern „townships of
Huron, .and also the. towushu'ps of
Bruce, could reach no market but
Seaforth with -their grain, which in
those days was mostly wheat. A few
of the farmers in the eastern ` parts
of, Bailee , took their producer to
Guelph by the way of the Elora Road,
but a very large portion of all the
grain grown in that north country
carne to Seaforth by the North Road,,
A strong agitation was began in the
County Cottneil for gravel roads, The
members from Bruce and the, north-
ern townships wanted to have the
North Road gravelled and ' made a
County Road; the members from the
southern part of Iibron' County want-
ed the road Yenning south frons Sea -
forth, known as the Kippen Road,
also gravelled as a County Road. But
as. they were in a hopeless minority,
they did not succeed, but the North-
ern Gravel Road was built reneing
'through Huron- County from Sea -
forth to Befmore, passing through
McKillop to Walton, then known as
"Beggar's Corner," and along the
'boundary between Grey and Mor-
ris to Ainsieyville, now Brussels, and
on to Wroxeter where Thomas Gib-
son and his' brothers had mi�lk ongthe
nortli'breech of thr lfeetraltcl.efeelere•
were toll gate -„ons this road every
five tr=',; and many of"the people
treeeete"d to them and finally tolls and
toll gates were abolished. The
country south. of Seaforth had no
railway nearer than the Grand Trunk
at Lucan, and the only good road to
reach Seaforth from the south was
the London Road to Brucefie'fd and
the Mill Road to Egmondvilie, and on
her r tolls
theseroadst there both of
and a molt longer route than by the
way of -the Kippen Road. So the far-
mers in the southern part of, the
township of Tuckersmith 'began to
agitate to have 'the so-called Kippers
'Road gravelled 'as a township road,
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g
The farmers in the northern part of
the township were very much oppos-
ed to it as they eouid reaoh Seaforth
by the Huron Roach and the Mill
Road. Their main argument against
it was that Tuckersmith was building
a road for the townships of Stanley,
Hay, Stephen, TJsborne and Hibbert
to use as well. as Tuckersmith, So
that was the issue for the ratepayers
of Tuckersmith to decide and two
sets of - 'candidates were nominated;
those in favor and thasd:opposed to
bui'iding the .Road, and it one of the
m'Qst bitter elections ever fought in
the township. It was open voting in
those . days. The people of Seaforth
took an active part in favor of the
road and they won out." My father
was one of the candidates etected and
he took a very active part' in the
building of the road .to Seaforth.
Will now close for this. time and
some time in the near future write a
few lines regarding the early'husiness
and business men of Seaforth.
W. McLAREN DOING.
Port Huron,' March .18, 1924.' •
berta,--•+Have, just ,received your in-
vitation to the:Old Boys' Reunion. I
expect to go to Paris in July and it
is altogether likely, teat I will not he
`back.in the old town' for it. When I
think of the goon tilne we had ten
years ago and the Many old friends
we would likely nee at the' reunion
this summer, L -sometimes feel that I
should postpone my jEuropean trip.
In any event I wish the Old Boys'
reunion every succesand can assure
you that f will be the a in spirit if not
flesh.
—James McKibbini Buffalo, Wyo-
mfng,—I have received the kind in.
vitation and will be-ttlere if at all pos-
sible. Would like to go'by Sheridan,
then to Chicago. However, let ane
have full travelling information.
-Herbert Lawrence, Alberta Col-
lege, Edmonton, -- Appreciate very
neigh the kind invitation with its true
brotherly, and. friendly spirit of its
quotations. Thad intended doing some
building this, summer but the invita-
tion has set one thinking. My best
and sincerest wishest for the success
of the undertaking.
A, J. Reynolds, Mgr,.Bank of Com-
merce, Prince Albert, Sask.,—Have
read every word of your invitation.
It's great and reflects credit on the
committee that got it up. It is very
likely the Reynolds will find them-
selves back at that period. Send on
full information regarding rates, etc,
—Hilliard Sleeth, Lansing, Mich.,—
Thank you for the invitation. It will
be a pleasure far its to be back and
renew acquaintances in the old town.
Wish the boys every success.
Live for Asthma
r L ve
Could Hardly -
Co Y American cap
. ' Ie on the
•c
writes one mail who after years of whose altsp
suffering ,has found complete relief ture of York (Toronto) in 1813,ib-
through'Dr. ,J> D. Kellogg's. Asthma fished 10 the March "Historical Re -
Remedy. Now he knows how needless, view,' is receiving, muchfavorable
has been his suffering This match- comment,' A lengthy ex pp
less remedy gives sure help to all af- ed in a recent issue of the Globe. Mr.
Meted with asthma. Inhaled es smoke Kerr, an honor graduate
of Seaorth
or vapor it brings the help so long Collegiate Institute and isoa son of Oxford r:
needed. Every dealer has it .or can University,England,
get it for you from his wholesaler. Jas. Kerr, of Seaforth.
George A, McLeod, deputy clerk,
District Court, Hailey, Idaho,—'kiave
read your. invitation ov'dr and over.
The wonderful message of good-
fellowship grips one's heartstrings.
The hearty handclasp of a friend or
two conveys much more than 'eau be
spoken. Am arranging my work so
that I may join in the great ho'me
coming:,
Mr. Forbes informs us that Mrs.
Milton Chesney won the chocolates
for sending hits the largest number of
names in Toronto The Huron C01111-
ty Old Boys' Assn, have appointed
committee composed of Messrs.
Proudfoot, Floody, McLaren, Lyons,
Timmins, Cameron„with Doug. Wil-
son convector. This committee will
co-operate with Mr. Forbes' commit-
tee and;wtrh a deputation from _ the
Transportation committee will wait
to in
chiefs
'Toronto c ie
•t, h
n he Can. Nd
o t
a few days- regarding a special front
Toronto on August 2nd.
Dick Dawson reports a bumper at-
tendaance at their meeting in Detroit
011 Friday night at which the
follotw
bug officers were elected: Chairman,
Richard Dawson; secretary, James
G. Robb; finance .and transportation
com., Dr. Hubert McGinnis, 'William
J, Brownell, E. J. Barnett and War-
ren Ament, Unable to, get a boat for
August 2nd, the , committee are to
meet the Can, Nat. authorities for a
special train and if suitable 'arrange-
ments cannot be made the Detroit
bunch will some over in an auto cara-
van, This latter plan is meeting with
the wishes of the large majority.
Freddy Broadfoot has rounded up
a good' bunch in and arotand Seattle,
and nett weelc goes up to Vancouver
to confer with Harry Beattie oe
transportation affairs.
try. Here were shown specimens of
Jersey Holstein and Ayrshire cattle,
Men were 'iii` charge to give any in-
formation sought; -regarding the ani-
mals shown. Another car was levet-
ed to market steers representing the
steers which 'bring the best prices on
the market, and am most profitable to
the mu who raises them. Sw.ne of
various types were to be found in
another car together with 'samples of
sides bringing the 'best marked price,
Next came a car with the various
purebred sheep in pens. The most
of the animals in this car had that tir-
ed, weary look in their eyes, of a car'.
of emigrants on a tourist sleeper after
a wearisome trip across the continent,
following a sea voyage, as if, they
were wondering when they would
reach the end of the journey. No.
doubt these sheep will revel when
spring comes and gives them release
from days of endless travel and ex-
hibition. Car' No. 10 was occupied by
wool and their products made in Can-
ada, but if tine present Ottawa Gov-
ernment does nothing for this indus-
try, it will soon be as dead as the Do-
do. Perhaps this is the reason the
sheep looked so sad. They feared they
would pass away with the'passing of
the woollen industry. In this car were
also to. be found electric light-
ing'lilants for farms anddemonstra-
tions of farm water supply and bath-
room equipment.' An expert explained
how these systems'were installed, and
anyone wanting a blue print for in
stalling a septic system was urged
to write to the Science 'Branch of the
Agricultural College at 'Guelph, for a
copy.
The poltry car contained the speci-
mens of the hen industry, This was
one of the most' active lines on the
train as if each member was on the
job and proud to'belong.to the branch
of industry presided over by the pres-
ent Provincial Minister of Agricul-
ture, the Poultry King. In other
cars were milk products and appli-
ances and Horse Lecture cars. The
train left in the. evening for Monkton.
FAVORABLE COMMENT.
Congra't{tlations are in order for
our young friend; Mr. W.' 13. Kerr,
THE W.M.S,
The regular meeting of the W.M.S.
of the Presbyterian church was held
on 'Tuesday afternoon, March 25th,
with a good attendance, 34 'being
present, Mrs. Neil Gillespie presided
and led with the opening prayer. In
the absence of the secretary, Mrs.
Jas. Watson, who was ill, Mrs. C.
Aberhart read the minutes of the last•
meeting. The treasurer's report was
presented by Mrs. T. Swan Smith,
Mrs. J. D. Hinchley reported six
new members. An outfit for an Indian
girl has been given to the Auxiliary.
Mrs. R. Archibald had charge of the
programme consisting of Bible read-
ings on "Fear Not," given by Mrs.
Thos. Dickson, followed by reading
of the Messenger prayer by Mrs. J.
'H. Gibson. Readings from the
Watchman were read by Mrs. W. E.
Broadfoot and Mrs, L. Mullen. An in-
teresting article on "Life of Dr. D. L.
McKay, of Formosa, was read by
Mrs. James Cowan.. Mrs. Robert Ar-
chibald closed the meeting.
BARBARA'KIRKMAN.
The Barbara Kirkman Auxiliary
held their monthly meeting on Tues-
day evening. Mrs. J. H. Gibson pre-
sided. Mrs. W. Wright gave the
Scripture reading. An interesting
paper on the topic, "PI'anting of the
Faith;' was read by Miss
E. McKay.
Miss Belle Smith read the missiotiary
news and Miss Campbell a mission-
ary story. Prayer was offered by
Miss Edith Davidson,
Rev. Mr,' Lou heed of Brandon. Tho
bride, who was •becomingly gowned
in radio blue velvelia, entered with
her father, as Mrs,' Ales. McKay
'played the wedding march. A recep-
tion was held in the evening when
about forty guests enjoyed cards, mu-
sic and dancing. The happy couple
left on a short honeymoon trip to
Regina and pointswest, after which
they will settle down on their farm
two miles south of Windthorst. Mr.
and Mrs. Stewart have the best
wishes of their many friends, among-
st them being residents of the Crocus
school district, of which Mrs, Stew-
art was the teacher two years ago,”
WINTHROP.
Miss 'Margaret Alexander, of Strat-
ford, spent the week -end at her home
here,
The Ladies' Aid /and W.M.S. will
hold their monthly. meeting at the
home of Miss Aggie Beattie, Wednes-
day afternoon, April 2nd,
Mrs, Leo. Murray, of Dublin, spent
a few days with her sister, Mrs, John
Pryce.
Mrs. Will Grieve, of Clinton, spent
the week -end with Mr. and Mrs.,
Robt. Scarlett.
The maple syrup season has open-
ed and a great many have tapped.
Mrs, Sol. Shannon, of Hullett, spent
Monday with her mother, Mrs. Rob-
inson, who has been ill but is able to.i
be up again. '
The roads are in a very bad condi-
tion. It is nearly- impossible for traf-
fic as there is neither wheeling nor
sleighing.
•Mr, and Mrs, Roger MoClure treat-
ed the young folks to a social hop
last Friday. All report a 'good time.
Postai'Reg*tlations.
On and after: April 1st, all parcels
for the United States must bear .a.
Customs Declaration, When mailing
a parcel be ready to state the exact
nature of the contents and the value.
of same. Sealed parcels and parcels
sent in envelopes must be accompani
ed by a certified invoice or sale slip.
Engineers Examinations.
W. J. Scott, ,Provincial examin-
Mr.
er, will conduct examinations for sta-
i
tionery an,est
al hoisting .engineers a -t
ficates in the Library of the Collegi-
ate Insti•tute,Goderich, on Thursday,
April 17th, commencing at 9 a.m.
McKILLOP.
Duff's Y.P.S. held its regular week-
ly meeting in the church on Sunday
evening. There was a good attend-
ance. The president, Mr. Frank.
Hogg occupied the chair and conduct-
ed the meeting. The topic was taken
by Miss Edith Hunt, "'Che Gospel of
Hunan' Welfare," Readings were giv-
en by 5, 1logg, Effie Dorratace an
Tillie Storey and a prayer by Ida
Medd. Meeting closed with the
Lord's Prayer. •
M. 'ar nd Mrs. John E. Menzies, of.
Wingham, announcethe engagement
of their daughter. Annie, to Mr, Al-
bert Harrison, of the second nonces-
-sion of McKillop (formerly of Gode-
rich township), the marriage to take
place quietly' the latter part. of March.
CROMARTY.
Mr, E. H. Graham, of -Motherwell,.
who has rented Mr. G. G. Wilson's
farm for a term of years, has taken
possession. Many _ friends are glad
to have Mr, and Mrs. Graham return
to the community.
EGMONDVILLE.
The meeting of Y,P.S, was held in
the schoolroom of the Egmondvilie
Presbyterian church on Monday
evening and the president, Miss Mae
Wallace, read the Scripture lesson.
Bliss Grace Elgie took the topic,
"Personal Efforts
in Winning Others
.
to Christ." Mrs. W. D. McDonald,.
�ttff.ss Bertha Chesney, Miss Vera
Iludson and Gordon Carnochan took
part in the discussion. Mr. W. Eyre,
led in prayer. During intermission a
contest was engaged in. Miss Pearl
Careochan gave ail instrumental solo
and Miss Grace Elgie treated the So-
clety to candy. There were 27 present.
ISSUE NUMBER 1a
Jeweler and Optician.
Phones 194 Res. i0
ARE YOU USING::
THEM.
Have you obtained your supply oF.
Old. Boys' Re -union Envelopes IF
Help tell the world of Seaforth's big
celebration by using these attractive
envelopes. 25c per package at.
THE SEAFORTH NEWS.
Seaforth Horticultural Society
1874 Golden Anniversary 1924
Year
Plant Something
Members are entitled to THREE CHOICES.
Choice No.
1 --One Rose, selected from the following list: Hoosier
Beauty, dark red; Sunburst, creamy yellow; Opheiia, light
pink; Premier., dark pink; Dunlop, grand light.
2—Hydrangea Paniculata, Arbdrescens.
3—One Peony.
4 --Three Un -named Dahlias.
, . , „ , , 5—Spires, Von Hutte (white flowering shrub).
6—Weigelia `(shrub), white, pink or red.
7—.Eight Gladiolus.
8 --Twenty-five Strawberry Plants.
9 -Three Tuberous Begonias.
10—One Grape, red, black or white.
11—One Currant, red or black.
12—Norway Spruce.
13—Smoke Tree.
"The Canadian Horticulturist" can be obtained by members at a cost
of 40 cents per year.
Members please bear in mind that the Premium List will close on
April 1st. The Society will supply Members with extra Trees---•
Fruit or Ornamental—Plants, Shrubs, Bulbs, etc., at cost, Make out
your order for extras on a separate sheet.
Do your bit to make Seaforth attractive, Get ready for 1924, Mark X
opposite any three choices—and mail or hand it .to till Secretary with
One Dollar—do this today.
PLEASE NOTE that all orders for extras and all rose orders must
be in by April 1st.
Members will also receive bulbs in the fall, --
Name
Address , ,,,,,,,,,,,,t
WM. HARTRY, J. GRIEVE, V.S.
President, Secretary -Treasurer„