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The Seaforth News, 1924-12-11, Page 1inaterdiarmur WHOLE SERIES, . VOLUME 46. A Gift of Sweets is a present always appreci ated. You're sure to be, welcome if you take a box of Our Confectionery with you. We are giving some very nice Presents to those who purchase Boxes or Bulk. See Our Window Display The Olympia Confectionery and Restaurant HUTCHISON°S for GROCERIES APPLES.—Kings, Peewaukies, Wealthies and Spies. At very 'moderate prices considering their scarcity. SHIRRIFF'S MARMALADE.—Orange 12 oz. 25c Pineapple, 16 oz, 35c FINE ALL -HAIR STOVE BRUSHES at a bargain. Hand=made of fine quality pure hair closely filled, •brass wire 45c strung, regular 75c, for PURE EXTRACTED HONEY.—Beekist brand in 23.E and i S c 5 lb. pails, at per pound This is below association price and may not long be possible. Secure yours now. I lb, tin 50c BODLEY'S ALMOND ICING.=We have it again, very 25C fine, very convenient, % lb. tin CANDIED CHERRIES, Plums, Dates, Figs, Pineapple, also Candied Lemon, Orange, and Citron Peels. MOPS at 25c, with brush holder 35c, Self wringing mops 75c, Polishing mops 75c, $1.00 and $1,25. CHOCOLATES.—Special 5 lb, box forQ Art These chocolates are regularly sold at 40c per �7 pound and are splendidly assorted .in flavor end substance. MINCE MEAT.--+First•-class, per pound 1 8 c HUTCHISON'S BAKING POWDER conhtins no alum C and is only, per pound, .� First Class Dairy Butter, Clean Fresh Eggs, and dry, bright Dried Apples in Targe quarters wanted in exchange for goods. tchison PHONE 166 ,.oran •.w=,..maiv Boys' Solid Leather SI m® School Shoes .... u Girls' Solid Leather $41 09 School Shoes Growing' Girls' $ 3.7 Size 3.49 Patented and Gua. $02 iiia ?!t Metal Oxfords Do nbt wait for wet weather. We again have Dominion Rubbers. The guaranteed kind. Special price on Suit }Cases and Leather Club Bags. • Fred°SIBAFORTH ROXBORO. No doubt the recent .heavy ruins will bo_acceptable, as most cisterns were dry, and some wells also. The many friends of Mr. Robt. Grieve, of the North Road, are sorry to hear he is in a very critical con- dition. 1 v_,... BIRTHDAY PARTY. The choir of St, Thomas church had a very jolly birthday party in the church hall on Friday evening to which members and friends of the choir were invited. An excellent pro- gramme was provided, which was.ap- propriately of, a musical nature. The opening selection was a piano solo by Miss Anna Hanna, followed by a few remarks by the chairman, Mr, Neelin. A duet was given by Misses J. Edge and J. Archibald and Rev, T. H. Brown gave an address on Music and the English in which he set forth the part taken by Englishmen in adding to the world's store of good music, Miss Marjorie Sicken gave a reading in her usual inimitable style, which won hearty applause, as clic) also another piano selection by h,U6S Acura Fianna. Rev. R, Fulton Irwin was called upon to 'give a talk on Music and the Irish, and one soon felt that music and Ireland were synonymous terms. ' Miss Brown, of the Collegiate sttafl, gave an excellent reading entitled "The Firm of Push and Pull," Music and the Scotch was the subject most ably taken by Rev. Dr, Larkin, followed by a solo by Miss Evelyn Cudmore which was much appreciated, Mr. F. S. 'Savauge, in a very bright and clever 'speech, en- lightened the audience concerning Music and the Ordinary Man. A solo by Mr. Heron was followed by the closing number of the programme; a duet by, Misses Annie and Cora Strong. Mr, George .Clark was ac- companist during the evening. Sand- wiches, cake and tea were served by members of the choir, after whichthe gathering broke up with the singing_ of Auld Lang Syne and the ;National Anthem, TOWN COUNCIL. The regular meeting of the Town Council was held on Monday at 8.15 with all members present. Moved by Messrs, Beattie aid Haigh, that James, Proctor & Redfern be paid the balance of their account for engineering work of waterworks sys- tem, $1,025; also that Mr. Roy T. Patterson be paid the balance of money clue him for engineer work on street paving amounting to $101:55; also Air. Hays' salary amounting to $200 for 1923 and '1924. Moved by Messrs. Card+no and Chapman, that Mrs. Catherine Fortune, East Wil- liam street, be rebated $4,51 overpaid in error in taxes on Nov. 3rd. By- Law No. 274 appointing deputy re- turning officers and poll clerks was read and adopted. Moved by Messrs. Cardno and Chapman that certain notes received from the R. Bell E. 8: T. Co., be approved; and that certain other notes be returned. On motion of 'Messrs, Beattie and 'Haigh the Council adjourned to meet at the call. of the Mayor. The finance committee passed the following accounts: Wm. Gillespie, $100; Jno. A. Wilson, $75; John Knight, $65; Elec- tion Board, Cty. of Huron, $95.05; Bell Tel. Co., $6.64; Geo, D. Fergusoun Co., $1.75; P.U. Com., $49.22; J. F. McMann, dump $25;..Geo. A. Sills & Sons, $9.35; Thos, Sharp, $2.75; C,N. Rys., $5.05; P.U. Com., hall light, $27.29; do., street light, $1,470; Kruse Bros., $1.23; J. C. Greig D.C., $40; Jas. F. Welsh $40; E. T 'Box, $9.25; Alexa Lamont, ,$10; Robt. Edgar, $55; Jahn Grieve. $6; J. F. Snowdon, B. of II„ $12; J. F. Welsh. do., $7.35; J. A. Case, do., $5.75; S. Allen,' $2.25; E, Chittenden, $11.70; Ed. Hunt, $12.80; C. Sills, stamps, $10. YOUNG PEOPLE'S LEAGUE. The Young. People's League on Tuesday evening was in charge of the Missionary Department, the chair be- ing occupied by Afias Gladys Hol- land. The Scripture Talk was given by Rev. R. Fulton Irwin. A reading was given by Mrs, Johnson, and a solo by Mr. Oliver Elliott. The topic was taken by Mr. C. II. Holland. Recognized as a leading specific for the destruction of worms, Mother Graves' 'Worm Exterminator has proved a boon to suffering children everywhere. It seldcim fails, Ch ristinas ifts Niore and Better Than Ever Complete Lines of ouse Furnishings an N velties Corne and Select Early Store Open Evenings d Seaforth ORGrANIZED. The Lions Chit met on Tuesday night for organization. There were 23 present. .The election of officers re- sulted as follows: President, R, M: Jones; vice president, W. J. Duncan' secretary, W. G. Spencer; treasurer, Jos. McMillan; board of directors, Dr. Chas. Mackay, Jas. Mullen, J. MaeTavish; f. H, Best A. D. Suther- land; tail twister; F. Sills. WALTER KEMP. The funeral of an old resident took place on Tuesday afternoon when the late Walter Kemp was laid to rest in Maitland Bank cemetery.. Deceased came to Seaforth about fifty years) ago and resisted here until 9 years ago since when .he went to reside in Petrone with Mrs. Smith, his daugh- ter. I -Ie was aged 88 years. His wife died about 47 years ago He leaves mud son, Henry, of Texas and three daughters, Mrs. Smith of Petrone, Mrs Johnston of Cleveland and Mrs. McCue, .of Alberta. Deceased was a charter member of the Canadian Order of Foresters; under whose aus- pices the funeral was heli;. ANNUAL. MEETINGS, The: annual business meeting of the Women's Missionary Society was held in the school room of the Pres- byterian church on Tuesday after- noon, Nov. Flth , Mrs. F. H. Larkin presided. The reports presented by the secretaries of the various depart- ments were most encouraging. The treasurer, Airs. T. Swan Smith, re- ported an advance in givings over last year but she was unable to state the exact amount of money raised as the books do not close till the end of the year. Interesting reports were also • given by the treasurer of the Barbara Kirkman Y.W.A., Miss Belle Camp- bell; and of the Senior and Junior :.fission Bands by Mrs. W. J. Mc- Intosh. The membership of the sen- ior auxiliary number 113, which is 13 more than last year. Foliowing offic- ers were elected;' President, Mrs. R. Archibald; 1st vice president, Mrs. G, T. Turnbull; 2nd vice-pres., Mrs. A. McCuaig; 3rd vice -pros., Mrs. J. C. Greig; secretary, Mrs. C. Aberhart; treasurer, Airs. T. Swan Sniith; as- sistant, Mrs. J, G. Mullen; supply sec- retary, Mrs. John Beattie; Home Helpers, Airs. John Robb; press sec., Miss H. I. Graham; Messenger sec„ Miss Robb; strangers' sec„ Mrs. C. Aberhart; pres. Senior M.B., Mrs. J. A. Stewart; pres., Junior M.B., Mrs. W. J. McIntosh; convener look -out coma Mrs. J,. Finlayson; convener social conn., Mrs, T. Dickson. The annual meeting of the Bar- bara Kirkman Y:W,A, was heid on Tuesday evening in the school room of the Presbyterian church with a fair:' attendance. Miss Edith McKay presided over the meeting owing to the illness of the president, Mrs. H. J. thbsoi, and read the Scripture lesson, after which Mrs. F. FL Larkin offer- ed prayer. A social evening will be held, in January, and the membership fee was raised to 25c. Amount raised during year, $599.17, mite boxes, $17.- 86. The officers: Pres,. Mrs. H. J. Gibson, vice presidents, Miss. S. L McLean, Miss Eolith McKay, Miss M. Somerville; secretary, Miss E. David- son; treas., Miss Belle Campbell, press sec., 'Miss Pearl Patterson; pianist, Miss R. Elder, asst. pianist, :Miss P. Patterson; look -out, Misses li. Habkirk, P, Patterson and Mrs. W. R. Plant; flower coma Mrs. W. Ai. Stewart; visiting em., Misses Belle Smith, Nina Robb, Mrs R. H. Sproat; supply com -Mrs. G. D. Haigh, Mrs. J. Cummings; Miss J. Steel; social, Airs, Leslie Scott and Adis Edith McKay. MRS. GEO. BROWNLEE, SR. On Saturday. December 6th, 1924, Mary Jane Little widow ofthelate George Brownlee, Sr., passed away at the, age offifty-five years. Deceas- ed was a daughter of Thomas Little, of Clinton, and was married in 1906 to Mr. Brownlee wt. stied on Janu- ary 5th, 1923. For a number of years they dived in Tuckersmith, be- fore retiring to Seaforth about twelve years ago. •The funeral; which was private, took place on Tuesday afternoon from her late residence, James street, to the place of interment in Mait- land Bank Cemetery. EGMONDVILLE. The annual meeting of the Neil Shaw Y.W.A. was held in the Eg mondville church on Saturday after- noon. Mrs: R. E. McKenzie presided and led in prayer. Scripture lesson was react by Miss Billy Chesney and •selections'on mission work by Misses Cora Sherwood and Dorothy Reinke. Mrs; McDonald took the closing prayer. The work of the Sgpiety has been very successful during the past year, the amount being $285.85. This includes two life memberships, Mrs. Hugh Chesney and Mrs. D. McLean, and one In Memoriam, The officers elected for the ensuing year are; Hon. President; Mrs. W. D. McDonald; hon. vice-president; Miss MacTavish; president, Miss Bertha Chesney; 1st vice-pres., Miss Jean Hays; ;2nd vice- pres., Miss Alae Wallace, . ;3rd vice - ores., Miss Dorothy Reinke; secret- ary, Miss Bertha.Beattie; asst, sec., Miss Cora Sherwood; ;treasurer, Mrs. R. E. McKenzie; pianist, 'Miss Billy Chesney; asst pianists, Misses Pearl Carnochan,ancl Sadie 'Howatt; look- out committee, Mrs. J McElroy, Miss Grace Eigie, Sadie Howatt, Rena Simpson, Mae Hudson music com- mittee, Misses Billy Chesney, Pearl Carnochain, Rena Simpson, Sadie Howatt, Mae. Wallace, Claire Sproat; sewing committee, Mrs, D. McLean, Mrs. J. Carnochan; Mrs. J, McElroy, W.f 'r Ltd __:;. r3 3, li Otre (Gift torr mks --Than hi IS ISSUE No. 50, For Her Diamond Ring .. $25.00 up Solid Gold Rings ...$2.00 up Solid gold bar pin .43.50 up Silver Bar Pins .... 75c up Pearl Beads cased $5.00 up Ivory Clocks ..., $4.00 up Ivory Jewel Cases ..$2.50 up Wrist watches, fancy $10 up Bead Hand bags .,$2.50 up Pearl Lavaliers, 14k, ..$5 up Pen and Pencil Sets gold mounted ..$3.00 up For the Horne Silver Sets $16.00 up Clock $6,00 up 97 -piece Dinner Set $25 up Buffet Sets $3.00 up Sugar and Cream silver $5.00 up Sandwich Tray, silver $4 up Byzanta Bowls .., $2.50. up Consol Set $3.00 up For the old folks—Consult Dr. Ross Savauge about a pair of real glasses, For Ifirrt Cigarette Case ....$2.50 up Watch Chains .... $2.00 up Cuff }'mks $1.00 up Signet Rings $5.00 up Pocket Watch . $8.00 up Wrist Watch $10.00 up Waldemar Knife$1,25 up 14k. Pearl Tie Pin $2.00 up Military Brushes ,,$3.50 up Waterman Pen $2,50 up Eversharp Pencil , .$2.00 up,' Silver belt buckle $1.75 up With Christmas only Two Weeks away, "Santa Claus will catch you if you'don't watch out. Now we are wonderfully well equipped to supply your Christmas needs this year. All our regular lines of Jewelry are well up to and considerably above the standard of former years. In addition to this we have added a very large stock of Fancy Chinas, Brassware, Trays, Byzanta Ware; Ital- ian Pottery, New Style Umbrellas, Golf Supplies, Crown Ducal China, and a host of other splen- did Christmas necessities that will solve your Christmas Gift Buying almost instantly, very pleasantly and certainly very economically. You will be sure to like this new store. We will have an abundance of Christmas stock and plenty of sales people to serve you, but WE REALLY ADVISE EARLY SHOPPING. If you wish to make your purchase privately and quietly, we have rooms for that purpose. Altogether you will enjoy your Christmas slmppMg at THE STORE OF A THOUSAND GIFTS. Phones 194 Jeweler and Optometrist u g e Open Evenings, Opposite 1Postoffice. Res. 10 ? Mrs. Moore, Miss Mae Wallace, Miss Lizzie Taylor; stranger's secre- ary, Miss Mae Wallace; press secre- tary. Miss Dorothy Reinke. WINTHROP, Our steepest sympathy goes out to Mr. and Mrs, Lorne Elliott in the death of their infant son. Mr. Wm Kelly is visiting his sister, 'firs. W. C. Bennett Mrs. Geo. Eaton is visiting her I sister, Mrs. Harold Smalldon, of C'ranbrook, TUCKERSMITH. A box social will be in S.S. No. 7, Tuckersmith, on Friday even- ing; December 12th, An extra good programme will be provided and will start at 8 o'clock sharp. Ladies please bring a Taney, box, inside as well as out, and gentlemen your pocketbook so as to be able to buy Her box. Everybody wedcofne, so be sure to come and bring your friends. A concert will be given by the pupils of S.S. No, 9 Tuckersmith, in the school house on Friday evening, December 19th. A good programme is being prepared, The proceeds are in aid of the piano fund. Everybody welcome. General INSURA CE AGENCY Life, Fire, . Accident Wind, Sickness, Plate Glass, Auto, etc. BONDS Bought and Sold REAL ESTATE MONEY TO LOAN On first mortgage Farm Property Office over Walker's Furniture Store,. opposite Dominion Bank. D. SUTHERLAND Phone 152 BRUCEFIELD, Miss Petty, of Hensen, spent the week -end at the home of Mr, and Airs. F. Tomlinson. Mrs. George Swan is visiting hieuds in Toronto this week. Messrs. Hugh and Frank Aiken - head and Mrs. T.. Baird motored to London last Sunday to see their brother. John, who is very ill. Isis many friends here hope tce hear of his complete recovery. Rev, C. G. Armour will preach on the question of Church limo% next Sunday morning, Dec. 14th. A full at- tendance. is requested. CHURCH CARD. Seaforth Methodist Church.—Sab- bath services, 11 a.m., and 7 p.m. Sun- day school 2:30 p.m. Pastor, Rev, R. Fulton Irwin. Pastor at both services. It is re- quested that all the members and ad- herents of the church be present ne . Sunday morning to talk over matters which the Finance Commit- tee will propose. - � Moment, aaaaarriasas ase ' Will anything here help you out of your gift dilemma 7 cellent values in Flats; staple and snappy. j'. en's - Lounge Robes. All articles advertised, at attractive appraisement. ocks—silk and wool, Pure silk, Eng. LIama, Eng; Worsted. carfs—Brush Wool, Scotch Knit, Silk. underwear = Standfields, Admiral, Flc. lined. loves—Tan cape, Mocha, Silk lined, Wool. arters and Area -bands in fancy boxes. xtra size night gowns, Pyjamas, etc. ilk (Japanese) - Handkerchiefs, initial aril plain. Ties—Knit, New Patt Silk, - ` fancy boxed. 1 rish linen Handkerchiefs -Boxed, initial lawn and plain. Our Tailoring Department in full swing. English Woollens. Novelty -boxed leather belts. weaters ranging in price—$2,50 to $6.00. 1F,the