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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Seaforth News, 1924-04-03, Page 1'x 401 4 St' .rohna'N.t1d-,*.i WHOLE SERIES, VOLUME 46. Hers all Surpets Re larly t'. LUIICeS all ho rs Our Hometnade Candies are always fresh C''ir feetionery and Restaurant HUTCHISO S for 6RCER ES LOOK! 1 bar Gold or P. & G. Soap 1c 2 'Ivory Soap Flakes 25c 1 cake Guest Ivory 5c ALL FOR 310 ORANGES.-- Seedless Navel sweet Orattges, lowest in price for ten years - 30c, 35c, 40c doz. McLAREN'S BAKING POWDER. -- Anything under MeLaren's name, whether Extracts, Jelly Powders, Spices or Baking Powder, is HIGH GRADE, To introduce v1eLAREN'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, a beautiful Derby China. Cup ,and Saucer. value $1.50, is given. WESTON'S SODA BISCUITS are so muck 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 also. We invite a trial. APPLES. --Northern ,Spy and others, Per peck GOBLIN SOAP ---A special hand cleaner, for hands that are blaelceneti, greased, stained or hard to clean, regular 7c for 5c or 6 for 25e, JAPAN TEA, ---High grade, broken leaf; ' 44)(r se pound (jam O'CEDAR and LIQUID VENEER POLISH at 25c and 50c Liq,iid Veneer is said to go twice as far as others. • WANTED. -FIRST CLASS Dairy Butter, CLEAN fresh Eggs, Poultry alive or dressed, and Dried Apples. 35c ij �1111 I f c CV PHONE 166 as& 1.1 \ - For a short-time.wewill. give free a Boys' Hardwood Baee Ball Bat with every pair se. -Of Boys', Youth's and "stele Gents' Shoes. "ixood vanes In Boys' Youths and Litttae Gents' Shoes from $1,85 to $4,00 If you have sense, tired feet, get John McPherson„ & Co.'s Special Slee _ Arch' conlgtructed shoe CHURCH CARD. Seaforth, Methodist Church. -Sab- bath services, 11 eau„ and 7 p.m. Sun- day school, 2.30 p.m. Pastor, Rev. R. stAF iRr'I H, ‘5NTAR.1453, THURSDAY, APRIL 3, 1424 HOME NURSING CLASSES. The Red Cross Society is organiz- ing a course of 12 lessons in Horne Nursing, which are to be given by the lacal'nurses and doctors at the Seaforth, hospital, These classes are open to all. interested. A nominal fee of $LOQ will be charged, All wishing to attend will kindly be at the Hospital on Monday evening, April. 7th, when the first class will be held, PAVING CONTRACT LET. The Council held a special meet- ing on Monday night to consider the i tenders received for the paving of Main street The following tenders were put to Standard 1 at•iug Co., Ottawa, ac $1.91 per square yard and $10 per toll for binder used in levelling' founda- tion. Brennen Contracting Co., TTamil- ton, $18,677 for total with $5.00 per ton for binder. Merlo-Merlo, Ford, $1.76 per . sq. yard and $9.85 for binder. Hamilton Co.; Hamilton, $1.66 per sq. yd. and $9 per ton. Godson Contracting Co„ $1.57 per sq. yd. and $10 peer ton for' binder,. The contract Was awarded the God- son Co, -York will start as soon as posesible, and completed in 2 months afterwards. Tere will_be two courses laid, each 134 inches thick. .SPRING CHANGES. Among changes in aeration •on the programme this spring are Reid Bros. have disposed of their stock to the Seaforth Utilities Commission and are going to New Ontario, Their store will be occupied by T, Johnston, paper hanger, Mr, W. W. Ro'bittson expects to be open for business in the new stand in the Dominion Bank Building, vacated by Mr. Johnston, nn April 14th. This will be one of the most sanitary and up-to-date barber shops in Canada. Mr, F. S. the store in the S ••tu a hasrented air g Cardno block now occupied by Mre Robinson, and will furnish it for ]na jewelry business and an optical' pat- aor. When finished this will be one of the finest of its kind in the coun- try ands, equal to those of the large cities. ENGAGEMENT Mr. and Mrs. Robi. Strong of Eg tnotidville, .announce the engagement of their eldest daughter, Emma Pearl, to Mr. ArthurtTeamerson, of Rochester, N.Y'., they marriage to take place early, in Apr -;l. CASUALTIES On Tuesday, morning of this week Mr. W. H. Trethewey had the ntis- fortunto break his left arm when he slipped on the icy sidewalk i'n IIarpurhey, The same morning, Mrs, John Govenlock, North Main street, broke her arm wheat she slipped on The thin coatingof ice 'n theyard. 1 i snow over the treacherous ice made walking very difficult, EGMONDVILLE. -:The following is the report of Eg- nondvillc school for the month of March. Names are in order of merit, Those narked ('") have obtained hon- or standing: ' Entrance class *Margaret Ferg- uson, *Jeannette I ineig:ut, *Winifred Kruse, Alex, Finnigan, Frank Kling, Jr. 11I., *Willie McDonald, *Ray- mond Nott, *Mary Kling, *Margaret Strong, Willie Miller, Frank Case, Glenn, Hays. Roy McGonigle (abs). Sr, II„ *Bob McDonald, *Irene Strong, Willie Dupee, Charles Ferg- uson. Sr. i.t *Harold Finnigan, *Marg- aret Case, *George Kruse, Margaret Finnigan, Sr. Pr.,*Vivian ste *Jes Smith Townsend, '(Margaret Smith, Dore otlty Davis. Palmer Coombs, Jr. Pr*Mary Case, The pupil obtaining the highest standing in the school, that is, the ,greatest number of stats far perfect work was Tessie Smith: second high- est, Bob McDonald; third, Margaret Smith and Vivian Townsend (equal). Notice that three of these are from the Primer class. Parents, whose children are in the Primer class. are requested to take part:eltlar note e as to hc+artingSpelling wed Arithmetic as this class was recently reported to he roe of the finest classes in East Huron inspectorate. Best spellers for the month in order of merit are Willie McDonald, Margaret Strong, Bob _McDonald, Rny., McGonigle, Jeannette Finnigan, Winnufred Kruse. EPj1VORTH LEAGUE Number on roll, 27: avrraze attend- ance 26.-A. M. Kneclttel, Teacher. The meeting was in charge of the Y.P.S.---The old-fashiriaed rag bee, Christian Endeavor department, talc- held under the auspices of the Ladies' en by Miss Johnson, The Scripture Aid in the :schooleoom of the En - lesson was read by Rev. R. Fulton mondville. Presbyterian church was I uwin. The topic was taken by Miss (,rite a success, 'The programme I:ve!yn Cudmore. solo by Miss consisted of soles by Mr. John Scats, Johnson and a selection on the v:o quartette by Earl VanEgmond, Mrs, lin by Mr. Johnson were much ap- R. B. Frrrtune and lf:r nitd Mrs, W. predated as was also a pleasing duct Govenlock. A reading by Mrs. W. B. rendered by Miss S. Daly and Miss McLean, a tableaux by ^six girls in Nellie Ttryce. • Indian costume, and in instrumental • duet on violin and piano by Miss REBEKAH EUCHRE. "hilly" Chesney and Mr. Hugh Edelweiss Rebekah Lodge No. 117 Chesney. A feature of the pro - staged a successful euchre no Man ',rarnme was The Gypsy's Warning, day evening, when the rooms of the III which Miss riper Kneehteh bliss IOOF hall were crowded • with Clare Sproat and •1Nr. Gearge Israel Players Winters were: Ladle?, took part. The proceeds amounts to Mrs. 1V, R. Smith; gentlemen's, Jas, $•11.30. Davis; Ione hands, Allan Reid: con- WINTHROP. nation George Cardin and Mrs. II. F Jeffry. A fine lunch was provided, follnwed by a sing -song and pro- gramme and comnnmity singing, Scans were given by Miss Hnisser,. John Beattie and Jas. Scott; duet by Mr. and Mrs. Rennie., quartette by Messrs. Rennie, Dot." Reid, Beattie and .Scott, and an instrumental by Miss Edith ITunt. REUNION NOTES, • Some warrn rep'ics were received during the week ---Rev, Wilson Aitch- eson of Revelstoke, L',C.; Mr. and Airs. Archie Miller . of Brantford; Miss Anna Dbwney, n a:ia; the lsfisses Watson, Pore ""tbnr; Johnny Dodds, Lome, the William Hays, Lipto'+ the latter says: Fulton Irwin, areeene kind invitation to hand a few Pastor at both services, In •+'• -days ago. I may say that •I had al - evening the setbject will 1». •-'the most made up my mind that T cmtld Bible and Modern Disese;r'y.' not be present owing to our harvest, but since receiving your invitation LO,�.: e.SB ORO, AraISS with all the old. familiar names, with The Weeten's-Institute will meet in the famonunity Hall a week from Thu r ,aY. 1\ s. TJohnstonJolnstot spent the eek - end with her son in London, Mrs. T. Sampson spent last week with Auburn friends. Mr, and Mrs. Stewart, of Wing ._,Irani, called on friends here last Wed- nesday. Mr. and Mrs. Cantelon, of Clinton, visited at the hone of Mr. E. Adams last Friday. Mr, and Mrs. Albert Weymouth, who have been visiting .friends in To- ronto, has returned home. Mrs, 3, Tamblyn, Who has spent the last two weeks with her son in To- ronto, returned home last week. Mr. W; Moon, who sold his farm recently,' has come to live withhis daughter, Mrs. J. McCool, Mr. Taylor Pipe, of Cobalt, was th guest of his sister, Mrs. Robert Yoeng, also brother and sister at Brussels before returning home. at Cushion Shoe Oxfords s' Slippers at d Strap 0 FreWWigT E Tl PP R 1 t -i HARLOCK. A'few of the farmers in this, local- ity have commenced making tnaple .syrup, Mrs. Norman Shephard and little ,.daughter Wilma, spent a few days last week with her sister, Mrs. Mar- shall. of Blyth," Miss Florence Williams, of Toron • to, is spending a few days with her mother, Mrs. Albert Trewin. Mr. Peter .McDonald is hauling lumber and bricks' to erect , a new housethris sumtneri'. its gems of thought scattered ail over it and last but not least, Miss Grah- am's and • acameliant, 't am ,s appeal for us it was too nilich, so T now intend be- ing with you if it is humanly possible. Your oldboys of Seaforth have set themselves a big task and I hope ynu may be rewarded by seeing it the biggest fete the old town has ever out across. Yours sincerely, Wm. Hays. The Camniittee have let the con- tract for the decorating and electric ilhnnivation of Main street .10 the 'Broderick Decorating Co, and are asserred of a display unequalled any- where. .The Gaylor Pros, troupe of entertainers have also been engaged, including the only Le Tov, Chinese juggler; Trix McCall curt his trainee dogs, acrobats,gymnasts, etc, The Transportation•Committee go to To- ronto on Friday to arrange for re- (bleed e1 sed rates, also for a seeds] train from Toronto, • The Finance Committee again an - peal to the citizens• of the town and vicinity for voluntary contributions. Almost every committee is'up a"ainst nieces double that of 1914.' llutton- holin+; the citizens Inc a donation .s not the most agreeable oecunation. The Committee leave it with the and le - town ' 'ren of both ' ual vitt atloid country to contribute just what they can afford and will'aorreciate any donation no matter how, small. It is an immense undertaking brit worth while, and eveev dollar will be ae- counted for. Kindly hand your dona- tion in to the treasurer. • Mr, R. M. Jones at the Dominion Banlc. larch went out quite snappy and April started with a fell of snow. The rnads are very gond considering the amount of snow that has been on than all winter. Mr. R. Grieve has been busy nn them every clay with the snow plow and kept them open to traffic; Death of Joshua Pollard. -With much regret we learned elf the death of the late Joshua Pollard, of Blan- s'r and township, near St lvlary's, who resided on the -10th conces'iion of McKillop for forty years. The late Mr.sPollard was born in England eighty-one years ago and came out to this country as a boy and settled in Usborne township, later moving to McKillop, where he married Miss Elizabeth Walton, who • predeceased him four years ago. He was pre- deceased also by his son William. Three years ago he moved to Blatt - shard township, where he married Mrs. Munro, who survives him. He had been i11 for a few- weeks, having had a paralytic stroke followed, by pneumonia. Four` daughters are left s Alrs, noes Mar- che!! n mourn his los t t J Seaforth and naw shall, formerjy of . ca th a c „f T-Tautilton: Mrs. Thus. Bolton and Mrs. 'eines Hulley of McKillop, and Mrs. Samuel ICade, Goderich. The funeral 'took mare on Tuesday after- noon from W. T. Tiox & Co.'s funeral parlors, Seaforth. to the place of in- terment in Maitland Bank cemetery, itev. R. Fulton Irwin conducting the services, The pallbearers ' were Messrs. Melvin Blanchard, Donald Calder, James Morrison, James Shed - dice, Calvin Millen and Isaac Mc- Gavin. Mrs.. 3, tib Govenlock ` spent a few drays in Seaforth with Mrs'. A. Scott. Afr, Duncan Johnston, of Walton, is busy hewing timber Inc Mr. Wm. Trewartha's barn. which is to he erected this swmner: Mr. William- son. of Walton, has the contract. Mr, William McSnarlrlen has treat- ed himself to a radio. Mr. Angels More and family left for `Chicago last Frir'ay. • Following is. the report of S.S. Na. '10 fpr March, based on examinations and 'class work for ,the month. Those rearked with an as'erisk had perfect attendance for March. r- me 89 per cent. 10a TV . ---Annie Annie B Stewart Dolmegc'' 92. Sr, ITh, - Margaret Pethick* 21. Mabel Pethicic* 80, Jack Montgom- ert!* 7d,. Tr. TTL-Tsabel Eaton* 84, Evelyn Camnbell 77. Sr. TT. -Wilson Little 80, Wilson Campbell 65. mamrmx+rperae. mccumamraatw.,t;mapeurae :ur.uaiavr PLAY THE GAME. (A Message from the "Greyhounds," Winners of the Duncan Cup.) Have you played the game of hockey, when the ice 'wee rough and rocky, And tried yourlevel best to make a name?' Have you aloud' the jars -and bumping while your heart -piece was a -thumping, .And still stood up and shouted, "Play the Game"? Have you chased the rubber quickly, when your breath was coming thickly, • And your wind, yon knew quite positive, was lame ? Have you played the sport intwater, the result a measly slaughter, hter And still stood up and -shouted, "Play the. Game"? Have you battled round the ice space, 'back and forward, in a tight race, With the enemy's' gaping goal your only aim ? Then you missed when you were shooting, made disgusted fans start hooting, • And you stili' stood up and shouted, "Play the Gane" ? . have you met opponents squarely;• met their every move quite fairly, And responded every muscle in your frame, Then heard the fans shout at you, "You're afraid of 'ens, gut drat you," You still stood up and shouted, "Play the Game ?" liars y'n asked the timers present, in a voice (tte nice and ple sant- How ninny minutes more are in this frame 7" Have yon heard sotne clever fellow shout out- 'IIsat gink's yellow," And you've still stood up and shouted "Play the Game ?" Have you noticed when you're striving, pushing. bunting(, ducking, diving, And your every, bloomin' muscle leaps aflame, Have you noticed what they call you, in such moments that befall you, Can you stall stand up and shout -"Boys, Play the Game ?" Have yon heard some voice a -calling, when you're fighting but you're failing, From r.,m nut the roar of voices, clear it came. s- •nwonder-"You're a h .•tad it cryin Have n e, } goon as em; by thunder, P,ttcic up g o • at 'em, • lads, and - ---Play the • Game ? Have yon beard your fellows singing when the tide of illattle's swinging; And you batter clown your enemies and fly 'em, Can't you almost see and hear it as they praise y: it fighting spirit, "I -Te it was who stuck and Played the Game ?" Then when the contest's over. with your victory laid in clover, And in the "Hall of Pluck," you've won a claim, There's a sonnething comes a -stealing. it's that sand and glorious feeling, • Andt3you're glad yois kept on -shouting, "Play the ameP do play the game Inc all that's in it. never let up for a minute. The result is clear, you'll' be there when they pay 'cm Valvae ynu strived and tried to male it. and your last thought was to fake it, Yon Gwaillme,conquer" many things -"Just play the Jr. IL -Russell Dolmage' 80, Marg- aret Montgomery* 70, Roy Dolrnagcd 65, Willie Campbell 64, Willie Dai mage 58, Harold Pethick (absent Inc• 2 examinations). Primer. -Blanche Pethick, Leslie Dolmage. Number on roll, 17. Aver- age attendance 16.095. Best spellers for the month i.e„ with perfect spell- ing, were Margaret Pethick. Label Eaton, Evelyn Campbell, Wilson `Little. Margaret Montgomery, an.l } Roy Dolmage.-Edna M. Jamieson, 111 Teacher. MCRILLOP, Caven Y.P.S.-The Young People of Caven . church met on Sunday: evening with Mr. A. A. Cuthill pre- siding. Scripture was read by Miss Margaret Cuthill and prayers offered by Mr. Cuthill and Miss Edua John- ston, The topic, "The Bible in the World," was taken by Louis Bolton, and •further contributions were made as follows: Mas Edna Jamieson spoke on "The Use of the Bible int the Publie. Sc:i:,als" Alias llessie ?"• Blanchard,Is the Bible i' AIi55 Marion Scarlet on "'The llihlc Miss, Mary _McKee,- The Bible, the World's Most Companion- able Book"; Miss Grace Scarlett, How Christ Transforms": Rev. J. A. Ferguson, "What our Church is do ing for, Missions," The president, Miss Bessie Blanchard, then took charge of the meeting, and a report r h sec- retary, last meeting was teat by the retary, Miss Mary McKee, An- neuncement was made of a business meeting: of the Society on Friday evening of this week. The meeting closed with the Lord's Prayer re- peated in unison, S. S. No. 7 Report: -Following •is the renortof S. S. No. 7, ,MclCillop, for February and March. ;Sr, IV. --George Love 91. per cent., Alex, f hair 72, Jr, IV. ---Eva Scarlett 87, ,Effie Bal fn •r 7l. Sr. I'1I.' -. Grate Somerville 70, Hilda Stewart 58, Billie Thanier 57. Tr, ITT, -Orval Heloses 78' Ross Driscoll. 76, Arthur Balfour 65, Sr. IL -Dorothy Somerville 89,' Dorothy Driscoll, 87, Cora' Mathers if 1-P'len Somerville (equal) 82; Eileen McLaughlin (absent)., T,• ace TT --George Taylor 91, Gr Perdue 82. C 15+,-1tTaitace Shannon 75, Walf1. er Somerville 69. Jr.' Pr. -Melville Shannon. Best fpellers,-. George Love. Effie Baifofir; Dorothy Drisooll, George Taylor,- E.Teacher. 18 FROM TORONTO. The weather is cold to -day (Mon- day), but some boats are mavigc which 'is not a bad sign. A sari affair took place on the street next to mine site day last week. .:1. Russian, a stranger here, came from the woods in New Ontario, and tools lodging, the landlady being a Rus- sian als,,, He had a cheque for $130 which he bad cashed. When he re- turned with the money site treated , him to liquor that put him to sleep, c u is moue was gone. He informed the. pollee, but a little later got a strong cord and hang himself. In Parliament, the liquor affair has been attended to and the Backus deal has been condemned. Pin the member for E. Ottawa, intrtdne- ne- ed a tneastr-e to permit 7 per cont. beer, but he had only five followers. The Tories all voted a.,ainst it, as they said it was cutting into the Goc-. ernment measure. Pinard is a some- what fiery little Frenchman and the Liberal whip, After the vote was talc - end. he said that if that Was the way treat him In the Grits were. going to - l nk mann'( they such a ltlaulcety b a Whip as he could just select anotherP was through with the job. The police made a raid on fifty pool raring the other clay in search of criminals,•They stood the inmates up against the wall and searched their pockets for guns and other weapons. 1 had nearly 1'argotten to mention Lich Union L1eStinri which the Church Un q was brought up before Parliament. Troth those for and against ware heard, The Attorney -General was chairman in, the. large committee room, which was crowded with out- siders, utlionist and - anti -unionist, so they went to the assembly ream. The galleries were speedily` filled as well as ender the v-alleries. A laree ma- jority were ladies and some of them even took possession of absent mem- bers' seats. A majority.of them were anti -•Unionist, and when their cham- pion, Rev, Mr. Parker. was speaking, they applauded agaki and again, which' caused the chairman to ran o the `table with his little mallet. Sina1- ly, he declared he would have the galleries cleared if there was any more of it. The vote in committee was 26 for and 25 against union.tat vote of the House was not taken time of: writing, and when he wok e p h y t'a ISSUE NTJMBER 14. Tamales - Diamond 11,1 nth April is the month for Diamonds. Usually in o one -a diamond is particular about the quality. It is a " good policy and one that is sure to bring muoh pleas- ure after the pureftase-is made, Yon can always be sure of both the quality, and thepleasure when you purchase your diamond at this store as we 'invari- ably buy fine diamonds only. You could not pur- chase a poor diamond at this store. They re not y sold here. This fact should appeal to you in buying your diamond this April, ' Fred. . avaa e IJeweler and Optician Government Registered Optometrist Phones, 194. Res. Id '1 . 9 �.�nT..+•,w•nr . d• rm:mt' 'r si "ts•"r, dGlc .r nMr ..,a�.. ARE YOU USING THEN Have you obtained your supply of Old Boys' Re -union Envelopes ? Help tell the world of Seaforth's big celebration by using these attractive envelopes. 25c per package at THE SBAPORTH NEWS.: ae-ar ✓:*r-ra.ea..,.,a HURL NS FOOTBALL 'MEETINGS at 8 P.M. on MONDAY, APRIL . 7th. I ALL PLAYERS, Junior and Inter- mediate, from town and surrounding country are retgueated to attend. BEOINNT Corns disappear When treated with Holloway's Corn Remover without M Little, leaving a seer: LOGAN.' f 53,000 Fire. --Trine bank barn be- longing to Charles Rode, 10th con.; near Brodita sen, was destroyed by fire about 8 o'cl,:cic Monday evening. Loss will be aro;uid $8000. partially covered by u,nr•r tce..Alt live stock was remove '• evice.pt one hog, which was destroyed at the flames. All im- plements and a great deal of grain and ather supplies were burned with the barn Tar reflection of the fire was seen h : n arou Seaforth. The fire started in the straw- Sbed. but the cause is not known. Getting a start in the straw 'it -spread, so rapidly that there was no chance to check it. Late Mrs. Ahrens. Mrs. Frederick Ahrens, an niti'and respected .resid- ent of Brndhag en. who had been in poor health for the past 6 months, died on Spu,lsy. aged 78 years, She was born in Ellice twit., but lived in' Logan for many years. Slue was a menab, r of the Lutheran 'church. Be - Sides her husband she leaves three sons and two daughters: Chas., Ed svard and Wm. and Mrs. Jot. Benne- weir of Brndhagen, and Mrs. Albert Wolfe, of Logan. Mrs. Geo. Ecicmier of Logan is a sister. CONSTANCE. The strong wind on Saturday last took a large piece of roofing Off Mr, Bert Stephenson's barn. Mr. Joseph Mann ,ai:d his sister spent Sunday at the home of Mr. and \tae.. Benj, Riley. Mrs. J. Weir is home from the West visiting her mother, Mrs. Jno Britton, who is very ill Mr. Benj. Riley is erecting a 11 driving driving shed. Mr.' Charlie Riley is spending feta- days with friends in Clinton. Maple syrup making is the order of the day around here..,