HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Seaforth News, 1940-09-12, Page 1They tell me I must bruise
The rose's leaf
Ere I can keep and use
Its fragrance, brief.
They tell ore 1 must break
The skylarks' heart,
Ere her cage -song will make
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HURON COUNTY'S LEADING NEWSPAPER
Must it be always so
With precious things?
Must they be bruised and go
With beaten wings ?
Olt, yes; By crushing days,
By caging nights, by scar
Of thorn, and stony Ways,
These blessings are,
WHOLE SERIES, VOL. 62, No. 36
SEAFORTH, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, SEPTEMRER 12, 1940
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THE SOLID FUEL FOR SOLID COMFORT
Northside United Church
Rev. H. V. Workman, Minister,
10 a.m. Sunday School,
11 a.m. "The Call to Advance."
7 p.m. "Springs in the Depths."
Thurs. 7.45 pan, Prayer -meeting,
First Presbyterian Church
Rev, Hugh Jack, Minister.
S.S. at 10 a.m,
Morning service at 11 a,m, Mr.
Douglas Stewart will conduct this
service.
Evening service, 7 Pan. Rev. W. E.
Aldworth of Staffa.
Midweek meeting Thursday at 8.
McKillop Charge
Service at Duff's, 10 a,m.
Bethel withdrawn on account of
Walton anniversary.
Caven, 2,30.
Rev. R. W. Craw, Minister.
St. Thomas Church
Rector: Rev. Dr, Hurford.
11 a.m. "The Meaning of. the Cross."
7 p.m. "God's Challenge,".
Sunday School at 10.00 a,m,
Meeting for War Prayers Thursday
8 p.m.
St. Mary's, Dublin
9.30 a.m. "The Meaning of the
Cross,"
Egmondville United Church
Rev. A. W. Gardiner, B,A„B,D.
10 a.m., Sunday School.
11 aan„ Rally Day Service, "A
Ready Response to the Divine Call,"
7 p.m„ "The Misrepresentation of
the Real Christ."
Anniversary Services, Oct. 27th,
SCHMIDT-JACKSON
A pretty wedding took place at the
Apostolic Church, Lemburg, Saskat-
chewan, on Sunday, August 18, at 3
o'clock when Rev. A. G, McPhail
united in marriage Helen Margaret
A, Jackson, the only daughter of Mr.
and Mrs, Thomas H. Jackson of
Neuciorf, formerly of Walton, Ont., to
Mr. Michael M, Schmidt, son of Mr.
and the late Mrs. M. Schmidt of
Neuclo'f. The bride looked charming
in a floor length dress of wistaria
Empress satin, with sweeping tulle
veil held by a fan of orange bins•
sones. She carried a bouquet of
Joanna Hill roses and fern, Miss
Annie Temple of Elisbm'o attended
the bride in a gown of moonstone
pink georgette over illusion slipper
satin and carried a corsage of Telis•
man roses and fern. Mr. Bernard
Armbruester supported the groom.
Following the ceremony a wedding
dinner was served at the home of
the bride's parents to 25 guests., The.
tables wore prettily decorated with
pale blue, white, and pink streamers.
and bouquets of garden flowers and
baby breath. The bridal couple will
reside in Neudorf.
Phone 84,
51 a year.
Council To Assist
Red Cross Drive
Drain In East Ward Disctisse
-September Meeting Hel
Monday Night
The town council held it regnla
meeting nu Monday night, Members
of council present were Reeve J. H
Scott, Councillors M, A. Reid, F
Sills, R. G. Parke, C. Holmes, and H
sid
ESmithing., with Mayor J. J. Chuff pre
A drainageproblem on Chalk and
George streets was outlined to conn
oil by Messrs, Joseph Storey and Wes
Nichol, Water flowing off the hill
south of Victoria Park together with
a drain on George street having tile
that is too small was claimed the
cause of cellar and surface flooding
In the neighborhood.
It was suggested that a remedy
would be to put in a twelve inch tile
drain from the park to join a similar
size drain that runs along the flour
mill street. The street committee
were of the opinion a drain going
east would be better
The street committee and the
reeve agreed to took over the situs•
tion and the committee was author-
ized to make what expenditure it con-
sidered necessary.
Tax arrears and tax suits were d1s•
crc sed.
r
A letter of appreciation from Pte.
James Riley, C 4.B.F, Chatham, for
his identification disc was read.
Action was deferred on a request
for a grant to the Navy League.
Council agreed to co-operate with
Settforth branch of the Red Cross,
who according to a communication,
are planning for a proposed drive for
waste papers. magazines, aluminum.
Bylaw 424, appointing Constable
Currie as an enforcement officer und-
er the Liquor Control Act was given
its readings and passed. This action
enables the town to collect fines re -
suiting from arrests by the constable
under the L.C.A. Chief Snell also is
an officer under this Act, having pre.
viously been appointed It was point•
ed out that a constable could make
arrests under the Act at any time but
the town did not receive the fines mt'
less the constable was officially ap-
pointed for this particular L.C. Act,
Finance committee report: J. E.
Daley, 54; Hay Stationery Co„ Ltd.,
57.50; Imperial Oil Ltd., 510,71; Pro-
vincial Treasurer, 53.81; County of
Huron, $39.35; Canadian National
Rlys„ $1.10; John McKenzie, $7.10;
Bell Telephone Co. 54.40; D. H. Wil-
son, 560.31; A. M. Hudson, $23.83;
H. Snell, 570; John Currie, 565; T.
Storey, $60; D. H. Wilson, cash re•
lief, 511.18; Dominion Bank, $6; Wm,
Reid, 516.75; Jos. Storey, 518; John
Currie, $6.50; Kerslake's, 58,25; Wm.
Montgomery, $28; .7. A. Wilson, $20.
At Thames Valley
Military Camp
Following are the names of ninety
d seven officers and men of D company.
d Huron -Middlesex Regiment, who are
attending the third military camp at
�
Thames Valley, London,
.1 It is expected the men will return
on Sunday next, three days earlier
than at first planned, as good wear
ther has allowed them to get ahead
with their training.
'1 Capt. G. R. Campbell; Lieut. J,• L,
i McKnight, Lieut. J. 0. Combe, Lieut.
R. P. Douglas; C.Q,M.S, L. J. Fort-
une; Sgt. A. J. Calder; Cpl. K.
• Adams, Cpl. A. MacLean; L/Cpl. K.
W. Vanderbu1'gh.
Privates
Arthur, G. G. Kennedy, C. J.
-Allen, E. F. Kellar, 3.
Littman, V. T.
Long, A. H.
McClure, W. H.
McPhee, H.
Morris, J. J,
McDonald, C. H.
McGregor, J. C.
Moore, 3', L.
Miller, G. H.
Montgomery. E.W.
Nichols, S,
McLean, W. J.
O'Connell, T.
Pertson, W.
Powell, K. G.
McLeod E M,
Ridley. G. E.
Rowe, A. W.
Reid, A.
Ritchie. 3, F.
Storey, W. E.
Smith, S. 3,
Simmons, W. E.
Stewart, C. A.
Sweet, .7. A,
Samtde's. C.
Stephenson. S. H.
'Shannon, I. S.
Sills, F. C, 3.
Scott, W.
Sprung, D.
Siddall, G. M.
Salter, C. G.
Townsend, A. C.
Tweddle, G. S.
Twyford, T.
Witmer, E. R.
Whitmore, W. J.
Ward, E. R.
Wright. M, B.
Williams, J. L.
Wakefield, 3, C.
Jr. Institute To Hold
Corn Roast Sept. 23rd
The regular monthly meeting of
the Junior Women's Institute was
held on Wednesday afternoon at the
home of Mrs, Ted Brown, Miss
Thelma Elgie in the chair. The
sleeting opened with the Institute
ode and repeating the Lord's Prayer
in unison, Mr. Glenn Hays gave a
talk on Background of English Law,
which was enjoyed by all. Minutes
were read and adopted and treasur-
er's report by the Secretary -Treasur-
er, Mrs, Paul Doig. Business, Mrs.
Andrew Crozier gave a suggestion on
making a wool quilt. All members
are to make a block. The Institute
are having a corn roast at Mrs, S.
Scott's on Monday, the 23rd. Mrs.
Dave McIntosh took rest of the meet-
ing on Legislation. Motto on Obedi-
ence by Mrs. Wilson Broadfoot. Mrs.
A. Crozier gave a guitar selection.
Skit by five girls, Some Say It's
Easy, Helen Blanchard, Jean ,Mac-
Farlane, Mrs. Pudner, Thelma Elgie,
Lillian McClure. Mrs. Raymond Nott
moved a vote of thanks to Mrs. Ted
Brown, Meeting closed by singing the
National Anthem.
Girl Guides Hold First
Meeting on Sept. 19th
The first meeting of the fall sea-
son of the Seaforth Girl Guides will
he held on Thursday evening. Sept.
19th at 7,30. The meeting hall has
been renovated and is ready again
for the Guides.
Red Cross Notes
The regular monthly meeting of
the Seaforth branch of the Red Cross
Society will be held in the Carnegie
Library on Tuesday evening, Sap.
te1he• 17th at 8 p.m. All who are in-
terested in this worthy work aro in-
vited to be present.
PASSES DN VICTORIA
'Mrs. Ethel 'Brown 'Woods, 'w'idow
of S. B. 'W'oods, K.'C., .first 'deputy at-
torney general of Alberta, died at 'her
home at Victoria, B.C. on Sept. 3rd,
Neel at Seaforth, Mrs, iWoods went
to Edmonton in 1'906 ,from Toronto
with her lntelband She went to Vic-
toria two years ago following the
death •of ,Sir. Woods, John 'Woods,
Port 1 -jape, Ont., is a son.
ENGAGEMENT
171r, Horace 3. Diaper of Toronto
wishes to announce the engagement.
of his
daughter. Mary Ellen, to Mr.
Mrs. (Dr.) James G. Dillane and George Stewart Black, son of. Mrs.
family of Hamilton is visiting her. William Black of Seaforth and the
parents,' SIr, and Mrs. Thomas John late Ml'.Black, the marriage to take
stone, North Main Street, place quietly on September 21st:
Allen, A. W.
Barber, W. C.
Bannon, J, .1,
Hannon, L. M.
Barry, 13. A.
Bell, E. F.
Ball, G. R.
Cutting, R.
Cudmore, J. R.
Campbell, C. E.
Case, C. R.
Case, T. F.
Crawford, C. 0.
Crawford' D. A.
Carter, J. 0.
h m a
C bel. a W. J
Dearing, h
a ng, I. J.
Davis, W. C.
Dolmage, H. L.
Deeves, E. D.
Dennett, W.
Davis, W. H.
Dane. H.
Elliott, R. W.
Flannery, C.
Flannery, J. F.
Finnigan, G. hi.
Finlayson, A. J.
Glazier, A.
Greats, E. G.
Gamble, J. H.
Houghton, E. R.
Hero, K. A.
Hildebrand G. J.
Hays, G. D.
N. Hilbert
Hildebrand, 0. F.
Hedclen, H. G.
HL'nking, G. W.
Hodgins, H. W.
Hunking, C. A.
Johnston, G. R.
ANNUAL TEMPERANCE
MEETING AT.BLYTH
The annual meeting of the Huron
County Temperance Association will
take place on Tuesday, October 1st,
in the United Church, Blyth, The
guest speaker will be Dr. George A.
Little, of Toronto, Mr. W. G. Medd
Exeter, is president, and Rev. W, A.
Bremner. Seaforth, is secretary.
TOURNAMENT POSTPONED
Showery weather resulted in post-
poneanent Of the 'bowling tournament
on Wednesday. Lt will be held .on
Sept. 144th. Thirty-six rinks were on
hand and the tbawlers braved the in-
termittent showers until six o'clock,
"SOLDIERS' MAIL"
INFORMATION
Remittances to merrlbers of Cana-
dian Active Service Forces located in
Greenland, Iceland, Newfoundland
and British 'West Indies will be made
by postal note. Ten dollars to the
same soldier in any one day is perm-
itted except rho .Newfoundland ,where
no limit is applied. Postal notes for
sneh remittances are signed and date
stamped by postmaster, while office
of .payment is designated as "'Base
Post 'Office," Canada, payee as Regi-
mental number, rank and name, full
name of regimental unit. Remitter
completes same by writing awn name
as 'remitter.
•Parcels for Iceland are ,forwarded
at the rate of 1112c per lb. while maga-
zines and ipaper rate is le ,per 4 oz.-
C. P. Sills, Postmaster.
Annual Rally' Of
Huron Presbyterial
September Meeting Held in,
Carmel Church, Hensall, on
Tuesday
The annual rally of the Htn•ort
Presbyterial of the W.M.S. of the
Presbyterian Church was held In
Carmel Church, Hensall, on Tuesday,
Sept. 10th, with a large representa-
tion in attendance. The executive met
at 9.30 a.m. and the morning session
opened at 10 a.m. by singing "Bless
the Lord 0 My Soul.' The devotional
exercises were in charge of the An -
burn. Auxiliary. Mrs. C. Hudson.
president of W.M.S. of Hensall, gave
an address of welcome.
The president's address was given
by Mrs. I3ugh Jack of Seaforth, and
Mrs. T. 8. Smith of Seaforth gave the
tr'easurer's statement. This was fol-
lowed by remarks from presbyterial
secretaries. Comments on exchange
of visits of auxiliaries followed the
roll call. Greetings were brought
from Presbytery, and the morning
session closed with prayer, The Hen=
sell ladies served a very emnptuons
dinner.
The afternoon session commenced
at 2 p.m. and opened with the call to
worship fol1owed by s
nn ing
the na-
tional
anthem The Arthur Circle cle of
GOderich took charge of the devotion-
al exe'elees. Mrs. Victor Smith, 1st
vice president Ontario Provincial,
Toronto, was tic- guest spealter and
delivered a very inspiring address.
The offering was reor-ived and dce-
dic•ated..Mrs. W. A. MacLaren sang
.t solo entitled, "Leave I1 With Him."
accompanied by Mrs. Murdock, A
hymn was snug followed by prep).
for our church, ministers, and all her
workers, by Nfr's, A. M. Boyle of Blyth.
Mrs. A. Porterfield of ilelgrave led
in prayer for tlhe war-torn people of
Europe and Mrs. J. H. Barnett of
Goderic'11 led in prayer for our c01111.
try and Empire.
The Hensall Mission Band mem-
bers, comprising Betty and Lila
Moir, Paula Hanson, Dolly Hilde-
brandt, Billy Campbell and Donald
McKinnon, sang "Little Children's
Work Song." Resolutions were pass-
ed and the meeting closed by singing
a hymn followed by prayer.
Continued on Page Four
BARON LULWATER WINS
AT TORONTO EX.
Baron Inillwater, owned 'by firm, C.
Gcveulock, Seaforth, woio the pacing
class Tor stallions three years and av-
er, first prize for stallion three years
and aver, either gait, and also sweep-
stakes.
"Hal. B." writing in the London
Free Press, says: The name of Baron
Lu{lwater recalls a race ,this stallion
was in at the 'Canadian National Ex-
hibition 10 years ago this week, when
he was a three-year-old. At that time
it was customary .to race until a horse
,won three heats and in this partioalar
race .there were six heat: before the
winner ,proved to be Lou Ganot. As
'stated Baron Ludlwater was only
three years old at th'1t time and he
displayed 'gameness seldom witnessed
in a tb.ree-year-old. The first heat ,was
won 'by (Janet D., owned by "Rusty"
O'Neill, London, in 2,1'4 and then
Baron Loil1water caste on to annex
the next two in 2.13% and 2,113134.
Lou Ganot who 'had finished 8.5-4
carte to lite and the next three heats
Ile and the Baron ,fought a ,terrific turf
battle, Lan nosing out the colt who
was three times 'second to him. The
last heat of this race is 'very vivid in
carr naiad. As elle pair came to the
wire Berm 'Lullwater ipraeti'cal'ly stag-
gering, he was that tired, then he nev-
er ,gave 0515 and ,game one of the great-
est exhibitions of colt :gameness ever
witnessed oiver ,drat track. At that
Rime Baron Ludlwater was owned tb'y
the late Dr. 'Whitely, Goderieh, and
dr'16i1 by Jainnn llattl.in.
$14.95
A RARE VALUE
24 pieces of Silver Plated Flatware with 32 pieces of
Dinnerware at the very low price of 14.95; the lowest price
we have had yet. The knives have Stainless Steel blades
and are very good quality indeed, much better than the
price would indicate. A limited number of these only are
available,
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McKillop Man Dies
After Kick by Horse
Charles Wright Passes Away
Wednesday Morning From
IMPRESSIVE RALLY
HELD ON SUNDAY
Victoria Park was the scene of a
most impressive gathering of veter-
ans 011 Sunday afternoon, when a
drumhead Service for veterans of this
Injuries J disU'iet. was combined with a county
patriotic rally. The parade, which
The death of Mr. Charles Wright, was held on Main street, was over
McKillop, occurred about 9 o'clock and the service fairly started before
Wednesday morning, Sept. I1, as a started t0 fall.
result of an accident while unhitch- Veterans of the last war taking
ing a horse on Monday. M1', Wright part in the parade were from Wing
was kicked by the horse and suffered harp, Kincardine, I3owick, Brussels.
a fractured skull when his head Listowel, Harriston, Seaforth, Gode-
struck the Bement stable floor. rich Clinton, Exeter and other points.
Though later removed to Scott Mem- A number Of bands were present in -
oriel hospital, Seaforth, he did not eluding Wingham Citizens Band,
regain consciousness, Lucknow Pipe Band, Kincardine
After a trip to Seaforth for chop Brass Band, Listowel Boys Band,
on Monday morning Mr. Wright ar- Harriston Brass Band, Goderieh Citi-
rived home about fifteen minutes lie- sons Band, Clinton Kiltie Band, Exe-
fere twelve and unhitchedthe horse ter Brass Band, Tweedsmuir. Pipe
at the barn. When he did not conte in Band and Seaforth Highlanders Band.
for dinner by twelve -thirty, Mrs. A number of soldiers in uniform were
Wright went to investigate, in the band.
Mr. Wright was in lois Beth year. Mr. R. E. Pooley of Exeter was
He was a SO/1 of the late Mr, and chairman for the meeting. Mayor J.
Mrs. Charles Wright of Tucker- J. Cluff of town, extended the offic-
smith. He was born in Michigan but lar welcome,
came when young to Tuckersmith Warden George C. Feagan, on be -
near Brucefleld. After his marriage half of Huron County, told of the air -
to ]Hiss Margaret Gibson of McKillop ports a Goderieh and Port Albert,
he resided the remainder of his life Sky Harbor will open on October 14,
in that township, he said,
Besides his wife he is survived by The special speaker was Rev. Dr.
five brothers and two sisters: William 3. A. Waring, who gave a very in -
A„ Seaforth; Alex., 141111 Road, Tuck- Spiring address, He said there Were
ersmith; Robert, Hullett; James, three things that should not be al -
Windsor; John, Brucefleld; Mrs, Nm. lowed to rust, the spade, the pen and
Hill, Brucefleld, and Mrs, John Riley-, the sword. He pleaded to keep faith
Brussels. A sister, Miss Jean Wright, and serve the Empire with full effort.
Brucefleld, predeceased hint about Mr. George D. Ferguson, president
eight years ago. of the local veterans, led the audi-
The funeral will take place on Fri- encs in the oath of allegiance. Capt.
day afternoon at 2 o'clock from his Rev. Father Hussey, of town, led the
late residence, lot 16. con. 4, Mc- audience in the Lord's Prayer and
Killop, conducted by Rev. Hugh Jack pronounced the benediction,
of First Presbyterian Chur eh, Sea- The concluding portion of the ser -
forth. Interment will take plane f• vice was placing a wreath by the vet -
Maitland Bank Cemetery. erans, The last post and reveille
were sounded by Mr. E. H.Close, loc-
alstartiband
ngmaster
point,
,
A salute was taken by Col. Hea-
man, as the parade returned to the
MAN LEY
Stook threshing has again been
held up, While some were lucky to
get through. with the unsettled wee-
ther it would be wise to haul the
grain in the barns for those who have
room. and even to stack it as in the
olden days, to save the crop. There
is ee doubt that some of the damp
grain that has been threshed will be
bard to save in the granary.
The late potato crop has taken a
blight. and are poor quality, besides
taking a rot.
Group at the Vance -Box Wedding
Mr. and Mars, Greliam 5. Vance, and attendants aro shown in this picture taken by The News after the wed-
ding at First Presbyterian Church or Sept. lth. The bride woe formerly Miss Leona; Box, daughter of Mr, and
Mrs- 17. L. Box, of town, From left to right ore: C. E. 311116ll ""111 usher; Richard Box, best pian; Mr, and Mrs.
Graham S. Vance; Miss Mary Welcker, maid of honor; Mise Labelle Hawkilis,' bridesmaid.
LETTING THINGS ALONE
Truly, it is about time we all found
out what explosive has been in this
pac.kage-what kind of a serpent 'has
for cenduries dunked in this 'hedge -'to
'kill the eternal hope of mankind.
Neglect is the universal destroyer.
What is it? Well, look at its effects,
Neglect a garden and it falls into de-
cal. Negloot your ,business and it is
ruined. Neglect your studies and you
lose out fitting yourself 1 sr life. Neg-
lect vrlir manners and you become a
:boor. Neglect your health and you
lose it. Neglect your 'home and you
wreck it. •Neglect your morals and
yon become an -undesirable citizen."
Neelet,t your worship of God and you
lose yosr soul.
\\'e can find five places of 'worship
i11 Se0firtil and vicinity to meet the
11eer1.. 01 all who rare to go. Don't
neglect then:, a they are there to help
yna onitira,te 0 spiritual life, which in
tion will hen;: you solve .many of life's
1n•o4h4eine. A ilit-tle .more attention will
'well repaid. and dict I not hear
- 1 Hone say. "I was glad schen they
-ni,l unto me..let 11 lu into the 'Nouse
•the L811.'. -Contain 11)nogall,
REAL ESTATE CHANGES
Several residence ebawres are -tak•
ing place in the nom. inure includ-
ing the fnllowiug: yin's, Margaret
Hay. James street, has purchased
MISS Ts/I Baliautyne's 'west, on
Goderlrh street west; Mr. and 11'irs.
John Laing- will 111000 to 1110 house or
James street to be vacated by Mrs.
Hay, which 1121•. Laing has purchased;
Mrs. Flannery and family will move
to 7111.. Laing's house 011 Side street,
and Mr. 1=eorge Pryer, of Winthrop
will move to the hoose on North
Main street', he has purchased from
the Govenloe•k estate,, uoW' occupied
by Mrs, Flannery.