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WHOLE SERIES, VOLUME 46.
AT OUR RESTAURANT
the surroundings are cheerful
and aleasant, s the service`
prompt and courteous and the
menu varied and' tempting.
THE MEALS WE SERVE
are daintily arranged and ap-
petizingly prepared from pure,
wholesome foods.
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HUTCHISON'S for GROCERIES
TEA, WITH CHINACUP AND SAUCER, black or 'W5ti
mixed, 1 lb„ regular 85c, for
TEAS are likely to be higher. Reports say as much as 10c per
pound. We still Have superior values at old prices 40c, 55c,
65c, 70c and 85c, in Japans, 'Hyson, Ceyion or Gunpowder
and black, green or mixed.
SHIRRIFF'S MARMALADE. -Orange 12 oz. 25c
Pineapple, '16 oz. 35c
BROKEN SODAS, fresh and crisp
3 LBS. 25c
PURE EXTRACTED HONEY,--`Beekist brand in 23/2 and ys
asse
5 Ib, pails, at per pound r
This is below association price and may not long be possible.
Secure yours now.
FINE ALL -HAIR STOVE BRUSHES at a bargain. Hand -made
of fine quality pure hair closely filled, brass wire J! c
strung, regular 75c, for °Y
CITRONS,- - 10c, 12%c, and 15c
APPLES. --Icings, Peewaukies, Wealthies and Spies.
' At very moderate prices considering their scarcity.
First Class Dairy Butter, Clean Fresh Eggs, and dry; bright Dried
Apples..in large quarters wanted in exchange for goods.
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PHONE 166
Slit)tr} ���
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Boys' Solid Leather $a
School Shoes ..
Girls' Solid Leather $� Ci
School Shoes ....
Growing Girls' $3
3-7 Size
9
® 9
Patented •and • Gun . $3
'Metal Oxfords
doll
Do not wait for wet weather. We
again have Dominion Rubbers.
The guaranteed kind.
Special price on Snit 'Giases and
Leather Club Bags.
FredsWo Wigg
SE.[7,POR l Il'1l
CHURCH CARD.
Seaforth Methodist Church. -Sab-
bath services, 11 arm„ and 7 p.m, Sun-
day school 2:30 pan. Pastor, Rev. R.
Fulton Irwin.'
Pastor at both services, Subject
for the evening will be 'The Christ-
ian's Antiseptic..
Injured Near Wingham.
While R: E. Jackson, of Wingham,
and James Swan, of Brucefield,
traveller for Gould, S'haply & Muir,
were driving 7 miles out from, Wing -
ham, they met with rather a serious
accident. Tom Dunbar, of Belgrave,
crashed' into the car which Mr. Jack-
son was driving, at an intersection.
The car was thrown 30 feet and turn
ed completely round, and the contents
of the car; which was heavily laden,
were thrown over' a fence near by,
the marl still remaining in the car
and unconscious for a, time. The
friend who was driving with , Mr.
Dunbar was thrown through the
windshield, his face and head being
badly cut. .He was immediately
taken to a doctor. The front wheel
of the Jackson ,car was. taken eff.
Mr. Dunbar's car was 'badly smash-
ed up. He claimed he did not See
tlie other car. , Ma. Dunbar was not
hurt in ,any way, while Mr. Jackson
and Mr. Swan escaped with some
bruises and a bad shaking up, Mr.
Jackson and Mr, Swan think their
car, being heavily loaded, saved their
lives.
A pleasant medicine for children is
Mother Graves' Worm Exterminator,
and it is excellent for driving .worsts
from the system.
Quality, articles are', made fox
people who are tired of the, extrava-
gance of cheap things.
Want and For Sale Ads, 3 times, 50e
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SEAFORTH. ONTARIO, TI-I,URSDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 192,4
G, W. V. A. NOTES.
The Smoker held in the Club
Rooms was quite well attended de-
spite the cold weather: Everybody
enjoyed the evening's entertainment.
Messrs, Joe T.'ckart and Scott 'Haw-
thorne carried off first prize; Mr. D.
F. -Buck went home happy with the
"Lone Hand" championship while
Mr. "James 'Kennedy had to be con-
tent with the "Booby." 'These eechres
will be held from time to time during
the winter.
Friday evening the lance as ad-
vertisers last week, will take place:
The best of the new music will be
provided by the Crescent Five Or-
chestra which be a treat indeed to
our many patrons: The Executive
expect a good crowd and while no
luncheon 'will be served', yet this new
departure should prove popular with
our guests,
MRS, DANIEL McGREGOR,
The death occurred in Clinton on
Saturday, November 22nd, of Jemuie
Rogers, widow of the late Daniel
McGregor, at the home of her (laugh- MRS. RICHARD REID.
ter, 'Mrs. John McDermid. She On Saturday evening, one who had
was born is Glasgow .in 1837, laugh- long lived in Seaforth and vicinity,
SOCIETIES MEET.
A. union meeting of the W. M. S.
and the Barbara 'Kirkman Y.W.A.
was held in the school room of the,
Presbyterian church on 'Tuesday
evening. Mrs. F. H. Larkin and
lvlrs. J. TI. Gibson occupied chairs on
the platform, The Scripture Lesson
was read by Mrs, R. Archibald and
the Messenger prayer by Mrs, Leslie
Scott. This was followed by a
prayer by Mrs, F. H. Larkin and the
reading of reports. The topic was
taken by Miss 13. I. Graham. Mrs.
',lances Hamilton, of Godericlt, gave
an address on "The Advantages of
the 'Women of To -day." A duet by
Misses Murray and , McKay was
much appreciated, as was also a
rexdine from Current Events by
Miss Belle Smith, A vote of thanks
to the W.M.S. and Mrs. Jaynes .Ha-
milton ,was conveyed by Miss S. T.
McLean. The annual meeting will
be held on Dec. 9th, At the close
of the programme a social half
hour was spent and refreshments
served,
ter of the late Charles Rogers, of
Toronto, and came to this country
with her parents when a young girl.
Fifty-eight years ago she was mar-
ried to Mr. McGregor and they're -
sided in 'Hulled township until re-
tiring to Seaforth about twenty
years ago. Her husband predeceased
her four years. The late Mrs. Mc-
Gregor was the oldest member con-
nected with the Seaforth Presbyter-
ian church. One son and five daugh-
ters are living, Charles McGregor .on
the homestead in Fluliett; Mrs. -A. S.
Paest, Webb, Sask.; Mrs. E. Pickett,
Detroit, :Mich.; Mrs. A. R. Farnham
and Mrs. J. McDermid, Clinton, and
Mrs, Wm, Freeman, Seaforth. The
funeral was held on Monday after-
noon, intertnept being made in Mait-
land Bank cemetery.
YOUNG PEOPLE' LEAGUE.
League was held on Monday even-
ing this week, and was in charge of
the Literary Department. Miss Ila
Johnson occupied the chair. The
topic, "Music in the Horne" was
takereby Dr.. Harburn: A. very inter-
esting- reading was given by Miss
Marguerite Black, and a guitar selec-
tion by Mrs. Ratz was heartily en-
cored. Two selections by Junior
Leaguers, a solo by Miss Florence
Knight, and a piano selection . by
Miss Eleanor Burrows, were greatly
appreciated,
BARBARA KIRKMAN BAZAAR.
The- Bazaar held by the Barbara
Kirkman Auxiliary on Friday after-
noon was very successful and the
ladies appreciate very much the large
attendance, although the afternoon
was wet. The various booths were
in charge of very charming attend-
ants who had little trouble selling
their useful and beautifully prepared
wares. The Candy Booth was pre-
sided over by Mrs. Cummings and
Mrs. Holmes, Fancy Booth, Miss
Belle Campbell, Miss P. Patterson
and Mrs. Haigh: Practical Booth,
Miss Davidson, Miss Somerville, Mrs.
Marshall 'Stewart and Mrs. H. J.
Gibson. Tea and supper was. serv-
ed by Miss Belle Smith and her as-
sistants, who made everyone feel at
home. The proceeds amounted to
$274.
MRS. SAMUEL WALLACE.
The death of Annie McBride, wife
of the late Samuel Wallace of Tuck-
ersmith• occurred at her residence on
Goderieh street east on Monday
Nov 240, after three days' illness of
pneumonia, in her 89th year. She
and her late husband were among
the first settlers in Tuckersmith, She
was the mother of 11 children, six
boys and five girls, all of whom
grew to manhood and womanhood,
and nine of whom are still living.
Mrs. James Stewart, of Los Angeles,.
Calif.; bars. Andrew Archibald, of
Seafrth; Mrs. Beshgatoor, of
Alma, 'Mich.; Miss Agness Wallace,
of Sea -
forth; JamesSand Arthur, of Ro
chaster, N.Y.; William on the home-
stead, Tuckersmith; and Andrew, of
Sacramento, Calif.
Deceased was married to. her late
husband in Goderich, July Sth, 1853,
They lived in Brampton until 1862,
when they moved to Huron County,
settling on .Lot 2, Con, 4, township
of Tuckersmith, when it was practi-
cally all Wish. Mr. )Vallate died
Oot. 11, 1895, . Mrs. Wallace with
William and' Agness, dived together
on the farm until October, 1914,
when she and "Agnessmoved to
Seaforth, They lived on Centre
••street until 1917, when they moved
to Goderich street east to reside' with
Samuel.
The funeral services will be held
in Egmondville 'church Thursday af-
ternoon at 2 o'clock, after which in-
terment will take place in Egtnond-
ville cemetery, where her late hus-
lxind,' Samuel \Wallace, )vas laid to
rest.
Advent Series.
Commencing on Advent Sunday:
Nov. 30th, the following addresses
will be given in St: Thomas church
on Sttnday evenings by Rev. Tho T
Thos. vI
Brown: Nov. 30,:7 p.m.,
Wselfhat' HailppensAfter Death.'' • Dec.
14th, 7 p.m., 'Shall I Be Myself after
Death." Dec. 21, 7 p.m., "What Is
tlje Main Purpose of the Intermediate
Life." Those who have doubts are
especially invited, and . all who care
to come will be Made welcome.
passed away in the person of Mrs.
Richard Reid, at her residence,
North lvfain street. The late Mrs.
Reid was born in. England, Iyer
maiden name being Eliza Grimoldby,
and she came out to this country
when quite young, -settling in McKil-
lop township. She was married to
the late John Wright, and is sur-
vived by six daughters and one
son: Mrs. Riley (Mary Ann), Kin -
burn: -Mrs. Rio,Hughes(Phoebe),
Michigan; Mrs. Ed. Braniff (Martha)
Cleveland; Mrs. Jacob Whiting
(Eliza Jane), Saskatchewan; 'Mrs,
Wm Trott (Emma), Seaforth; Jahn
Wesley Grimoldby, Toronto; Mrs.
Harry Bowen (Maggie), Illyth.
About eight years ago she was
married to Mr. Richard Reid, of
Seaforth, who survives, together
with one brother and one sister,
Mrs. • Combes, Seaforth; and Thos,
Grimoldby, Toronto,
The funeral was held on Monday,
interment being made in 'Maitland
Bank Cemetery. The services were
conducted by Rev, R. Fulton Irwin.
EGMONDVILLE.
Anniversary Services. -Most suc-
cessful anniversary services were
held in Egmondville Presbyterian
church on Sunday, November 23rd,
when Rev. E. A. Thomson, B.A., of
Monktou, preached two very able
and inspiring sermons, In spite of
somewhat threatening ' weather the
church was filled almost to capacity
both 'morning and evening and the
very evident interest and attention
spoke well for both preacher and
congregation. At the morning service
the choir were assisted by Messrs.
John and James Scott, whose assis-
tance is always so greatly appreciat-
ed by the Egmondville congregation.
The by J solo amen Scott and the
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duet by himself and father were both
appropriate aucl well -rendered. At
the evening'service the over -popular
Seaforth Male Quartette were pres-
ent and the numbers were greatly ap-
ppae0 aced, The offering amounted to
The Y.P.S.C.E, met on Monday
evening. The president, Miss Alice
l nechtel, presided. Mr. J. McNay
led in prayer. The lesson tvtts read
by Miss Billy Chesney and the tonic
on 'Patriotism" was taken by, Miss
Lansing. Rev. W. U. McDonald and
Miss Knechted tool( part in the dis-
cussion and the latter explainer) the
Union Jack. A chorus by the young'
people followed. There were 41
present,
WINTHROP.
lira• (Rev.) Hamilton, of Gode-'
rich, gave a very hisniriug add•essk:.
n Cavan church last 4abitatlf in
connection with the \" Mi S h
hath in foreign fields and home mid•.
5ions. It is60 years -S nee the e,st
Women's Au:ciliary was organized
and each year brought more appeals
for help and new auxiliaries were be-
ing organized each 3 ear. Now they
are all over the wide -spread Do-
minion doing great work and the jell
for help in `the foreign 'and home
fields are urgent.
The Ladies' Aid and. W.M.S. will
hold their next meeting in the base-
ment of the church on Wednesday
afternoon, Dec. 10th. This is the an-
nual meeting and every one is re-
quested to. attend. The meeting is
being called a week later than the
usual time, in order to have every-
thing prepared for the annual meet-
ing. We hope for a good attendance.
Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Bennett mo-
tored to 'Preston and' Hamilton and
spent the week -end veld" friends.
A few from' here attended the
euchre party held in the G.'W.V',A.
Club Rooms Tuesday night.
Mr. Lester Govenlock, of Mitc'heil,
visited his 'home over .Sun y
Miss Grace .Scarlett, of Hensall,
spent the week -end with her parents.
A few from here motored to Lon-
don and took in the Saskatoon-
Canadiens . hockey game :Monday
night.
Mr. T. M. Govenloek is attending
the Winter Fair in T°orontti this
week, and also visiting his daughter,
Miss Edith Goventbck.
Corns cause much suffering, but
Holloway's Corn Remover offers a
speedy, Sure, and satisfactory relief.
Our
Christmas
• Silver
Is arriving daily
and there is no
question about it,
Silver is still the
popular gift it has
alwas been at
Christmas time,
We are pleased
with this season's
selection both as
to quality, finish
and design.
We have some
very popular pric-
ed
cabinets of Sil-
ver which sell at
as low a price as
$14.00, and yet
the quality is pos-
itively guaranteed
to give entire
satisfaction.
Christmas is only
five short weeks
away,
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DIAMONDS FOR
CHRISTMAS
We are very happily, situated
to supply your diamond require-
ments for Christmas. We have
made a very fortunate; purchase
of Diamonds which will make a
very attractive and a very pro-
fitable appeal to the buyers.
The color is exceptionally good,
the cutting perfect, and the
brilliancy is . very remarkable
indeed. Altogether these are
the finest yet. We .have them
mounted in 19 'et, 'White Gold,
and also in 14K Green Gold set-
tings, plain gold and fancy bas-
ket settings. Really- they make
a charming gift and then, too,
diamonds are quite the thing
for Christmas. Glad to show
them to you.
Fred.S,a:vauge
Jeweler & Optometrist
Opposite Posh Office,
Phones 194. Res. 10:
Wassaesse
ISSUE No. 48.
,
ruing!
When your eyes
ache, sting or feel
tired, it is nature's
warning - they
are strained.
If you are wise
you will }reed that
warning' and will
have a complete .
examination o f
your eyes a n d
thus probably
prevent seri ous
eyesight trouble
later on.
DR. ROSS SAYAll6E,
EyesightSpecialist
ST. COLUMBAN.
Miss S. Queenan, of ')Windsor,
spent the week -end as the guest of
Ivir. and Mrs. Owen Hart, St. Colum -
ban.
Miss Gertrude 1vlcGrath, of Strat-
ford Normal school, spent Sunday at
the parental home at St. Columban.
Mr. James Breen, of Mount Car-
mel, Ont„ was a Sunday visitor at
the home of Mr. and Mrs, Owen
Hurt.;
Miss Catherine McGrath, who has
been on the sick list this part couple
of weeks, is; we are pleased to say,
able to be around again.
A large number from here attend-
ed the bazaar held by the ladies of
the C. W. L. fn the .parish hall, Dub-
lin, on Wednesday afternoon and
droning.
DUBLIN.
Air. andMrs. Jos. Kenney and
_
family, of Detroit, are visiting a; the
home of his parents, Mr. and Airs.
Phillip Kenney, north of the village,
for a few weeks.
Mrs, James Longworth spent Sat-
urday the guest of Seaforth friends,
Mr, Alex, Litt, of Stratford, spent
Saturday the guest of Mr, and Mrs,
Wm. Racho,
Miss Clara McKenna and :Miss M.
Weber returned to their home in
Tondon after a .pleasant visit tvith
their friends, Mrs. J. Redmond.
The many friends of Mrs. P. Rawl-
ey will be pleased to hear she has
recovered sufficiently to he removed
to her home, after an operation in
Seaforth hospital.
Mr. M. J. Klinkhammer returned
home from Northern Ontario aad
brought a fine deer with hint.
We are scurry to report the death
oaf John Rna^_in, ref Hibbert, who
(lied soddenly Monday morning after
a brief illness. Much sympathy is
extended to his ttvo little daughters.
STAFFA.
Mrs. Geo. Butson is visiting in
Seaforth.
A returned missionary will be at
the Methodist church on Thursday
evening and will put on a number of
illustrated views of China and
Japan.
Miss Muriel Britton, who has been
visiting with Mr. and Mrs. Jones, ee-
turned to her home .on Saturday.
Mr. F. OBrien received the sad
news of the death of his youngest
sister in Saskatchewan, .She was
operated on for appendicitis a few
weeks ago and apparently was recov-
ering. Mr, O'Brien and .family have
the sympathy of the community.
Mr, and Mrs. H. Leslie spent the
week -end with friends in London.
CHISELHURST.
Mr. Glen MacLean, who has had.
quinsy, is better again.
Mr, and Mrs. Geo. Eyre, and Mrs..
Jack Wren motored to Paisley on
Friday last.
Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs.
Gee. Fairbairn on the arrival of a
young daughter,
Postal Information.
The publie-are advised that money
orders for payment abroad for
Christmas should
be purchased not
later than the next two 'weeks in
order that advices for payment may
reach Exchange Offices in time.
Parcels may now be'sent .by post to
the Trish Free State. Posdnasters
-getting on is largely a matter of i are urging that Christmas Gifts be
getting alp' each time you gra mailed eariy; as it may save digap-
knocked dpi:n. pointment to both sender and re-
ceiver.
MANLEY.
The Angel of Death visited our
burg last 'Thursday, Nov. 20th, tak-
ing another pioneer in the person of
Mrs. Thos. Walsh, in her 87th year.
She moved here 64 years ago with
her parents and 63 years ago she
married her late husband. They set-
tled on Lot 9, Con, 10,: McKillop,
where she continued to reside until
her death, and where she and her
husband hewed a modern. 'home from
the dense wilderness. She is survived
by her two sons, William and Frank,
at home, and one brother: and one
sister, Joseph, and Mrs. Holden, both
of London, Ont., who have the sym-
pathy of the whole community in
•mar."""
Life, Fire, Accident Wind,
Sickness, Plate Glass, Auto. etc.
BONDS
Bought and Sold
o REAL ESTATE
MONEY TO LOAN
On first mortgage
Farm Property
Office over Walker's Furniture
Store, opposite Dominion
Bank.
A Ed's SEE LAN
Phone 152
this their hour of sad affliction, The
funeral took place last Saturday to
St. Columban church where solemn
Requiem high mass was celebrated
by Rev. Fr, Dantzer, celebrant) Rev.
Fr. Gaffney and.. Rev. Fr. White, as
deacon and subdcacon, and from
thence to St. Columban cemetery
where all that is mortal was laid to
rest. The pallbearers were Messrs, '
John and Thos. Murray, Jos,' John-
ston, W. Manley, Jerry O'Hara and
Mr. Flaherty, Those who attended
the funeral from a distance were
Mrs, John Hoiden and her son Rob-
ert, and Mr. Jos, McKay from Lon-
don; Mr. Archie McKay and his
son Wilfred, and Mr. Flaherty and
his son from Guelph.
A Misunderstanding.
Blackstone -I have a noiseless
writer in my office, now."
Weller -Better marry her,
chap, before she quits her
-Judge.
type -
old
jobl
Having installed in our Garage the
latest battery equipment; we wild do
RECHARGING REPAIRS
and WINTER STORAGE
We do alt kinds of automobile repalt
work. All work guaranteed.
Also a Good line of all accessories,
BZITISH AMERICAN GASOLINE
AND OILS.
Automatic Aar Service Day or Night
PHONE 17.
Ada , Dodds
SEAFORTH.
Bazaar! Bazaar!!
TI3E LADIES OF
ST, THOMAS' CHURCH, SEAFORTH
Are holding their Annual Bazaar in
IN THE PARISH HALL
an the afternoon and evening of
Thursday, �71N aS
FROM 3 P.M. to 8 P.M.
Fancy Goods of all descriptions to suit every purse,
Apron Booth -All sizes and designs.
Doll Booth, Candy Booth and Grabs.
Rummage Booth. --Some wonderful articles' in this Booth,
You can save money on your Christmas buying if you corse
to'.a
t1Ata Bazaar.
SUPPER SERVED FROIld 5 to 8 for 25e
Everybody Conic, You are welcome. Rentetnber the date-,
NOVEMBER 27th.