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Home My WebLink AboutThe Seaforth News, 1917-12-20, Page 1New Series Vol. i6, No, 50 TOY:::AND Commencing Friday. Dec. 14th THE BIG HARDWARE STORE extends a hearty invitation to All to visit Toyland and see the splendid exhibits of toys for the children. Dolls galore, coy Teddy Bears, Japanese toys and puzzles in abundance. Mechanical toys of every kind. Games to suit all desires. Our display is the best yet and our prices are a feature worth while. Special staff will be on hand to attend to the wants and requirements of the little tots, Parents come and bring the kiddies, It is Xmas time; let us all make merry and prepare for a right good time. The Big Hardware Store leads and we handle an ex– ceptionally up-to-date line of Christmas presents suit- able for old and young. See our Pynex Glassware, cut glass, siTverspoons, knives and forks; carving sets, casseroles, brass and silver hollow ware. We have an exceptionally fine display of electrical irons, lamps, stoves and heaters, Boys and girls will be delighted in our assortment of snowshoes, skates, handsleighs, hockey sticks, pucks,. flashlights Etc. Our line of mitts, gloves,; blankets, sleighbells, Etc. , cannot be beaten. REMEMBER OUR PRICES ARE RIGHT EVERYBODY ` WELCOME MERRY XMAS TO ALL THE BIG HARDWARE STORE 11 EDGE 1 " LYM i` I JI» ESTAURANT FIND CONFECTIONERY CHRISTMAS DANDY —Can you imagine a real Christmas without it? We have a large assortment, including everybody's favor- ites, and all the DANDY WE OFFER 18 sanitarily made from pure ingredients, fresh attractive delicious and Harmless ,v'`-'" ` ,"tri Fresh Fruits of all kiudsalwaye on hand. Our home made candies always the best, Oliooalatea; Oarmels, Bon -Bons & Taffies e specialty. Op YOU AND YOUR FRIENDS are invited' to attend The Christmas Dance, in Cardno's Hall, on 4 Thursdap Evening, Dec. 27th in Aid of the Sailors' Kiddies Fund British Navy and Merchant Marine MUSIC—Tony Vita's London Harpers Dancing oommences at half past eight o'clock Ladies please bring cake or sandwiches Committee—Joseph Murphy, Scott Hawthorne, Finlay Molfercher, Robert Dodds, jr Wm Charters, Robert Gemmell] John Beattie, L, T. DoLaoey, Dan Shanahan, Charles Stewart, Gentlemen $2,00 Spectators, Gallery 60c .A D, Sutherland, Secretary Arsamsmesesswessemenemessimmiremmeacemeanammes SE7bFORTH, ONTautio, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 20 1017 LETTER FROM FRANCE Major R. 11. Flartry, of Scaforth, son of Mr. Wm, Hoary, who like other brave Canadians, reverted, in order to get to France writes home this inter- esting letter, Frauoe Nov, i ri, 1017 Dear Mother;— They aay its the 10 of the Month but what day of the week I have no idea. This is tho.first chance I hove had since my last letter and as you ' will see I'm back in Franoa and mighty glad to be there too, L have a very gond billet for tonight -at least ao I'm looking forward to a good sloop in a oomfortable bed, the first I have had for some time. You will know from the papers ex aotly where we were and what we did up there so there is no use 111y dwelling too numb ou it, Our bunch did not actually go over the top but we held the line alter the adri uoe which is emelt worse. I never dreamed that shell fire could be so terrible or so con- centrated. A thousand times 1 thought 1 was gone but -wasn't even kindled. One shell either killed or wounded every man 'around me and al- tltough1 was buried I never got a sin- 'gle scratch. Trenches there were none except what we made ourselves and they were simply holes in the ground which fined up every so often with rain It rained incessantly and if you stood still for any length of time yon were bogged up to the knees and had to be pulled ont. Nobody tried to dodge shells you simply had to keep on going and trust to luck. The mud which was our worstenemy in '000 way was our salvation in another,_ 1 saw shells drop within six feet from men and never hurt one of them. The mud seemed to smother the shrapnel and covered everyone with mud instead of shrapnel,' If it had been dry ground 1 don't see how anybody could have dome out alive. Every moruing and evening both sides would lay down a barage any- where up to a mile in depth and when all the guns got going yon would cer- tainly think that the end of the world had come, Besides the noise of the shells exploding there was a continual roar of shells going over above our heads that would almost remind one of Niagara Falls see I am attempting to deroribe things which I didn't intend to do be- cause its absolutely impossible I thought Vimy Ridge was the worst I had ever seen but for countless miles of nothing but shell holes, desolation and horrors the salient has it beaten a thousand ways, Dead Huns were everywhere but they don't bother me its only your own wounded and seeing them die that gets your nerve. I've seen eo many dead now that they don't affect lite any more Pin only concerned with the living. I've had so many narrow escapes that I'm convinced that the Good Lord doesn't intend to let rife dim just at present and I've come through 80 D11.1011 now that I think 111 manage to come through the rest, No matter how bad things are in the future they cant be any worse than what I've al- ready been through. I'm going to try to cable yon to- morrow but doubt very much if I shall be able to so. I got a letter from Dad while we had 'a breathiug space on our trip north and you can imagine it felt good to hear from civilization You were asking about sending parcels, over here. Tobacco is always wel- come oaken and pastry usually spoil anger can be obtained here much easier than in England, In faot their is no Shortage of it here. As Major Hays Bays if a man has money he can buy nearly everything youcan send him in a box but of course there is always the pleasure one derives from getting e box, Your affectionate son; R. R, H. Miller's Worm Powders destroy worms without any inconvenience to the ohild, and eo effectively that they pass from the body unperceived. They are not ejected in their entirety but aro ground up and pass away •through the bowele:with the excreta, They thorough ly cleanse the stomaoli and bowels and Ileave them in a condition not favorable to the pests and there will be no reviv- al of them, JUBILEE SERVICES The Jubilee bald last Sabbath in connection with First Presbyterian Church was of a most interesting and impressive nature, The iseather being propitious, the ebnroll was crowded to its utmost oapuaity, The eloquent sermons preached by Rev W. J. Clarke 1), D, of Westmont Montreal, a former assistant of the late Rev. A, D. McDonald 11, D. proved thut Dr. 0180)18 has lost none of his power and popularity, Tablets to the memory of Rev, Thomas Goldsmith and Rev,. A, D. McDonald former pastors of the. congregation and Rev, Matthew Barr wore unveiled by 11408 A, Your Mrs J, H, Hroadfoot and Mrs R Gov- onloak. Spec141 m0010 was provided by tee choir assisted by Airs J.G. Mnl len The attendance of scholars at the Sabbath School wa's the largest fur a great many years, Mr James Robb who has been librarian for forty years was presented with a signer ring iu recognitiou of his long and willing services, A very eucoesful tea -meeting was held an Monday evening, a large and fence being present, Dr Clarke of Westmont, the principal speaker of tbo evening gave an oar set and force P Y ful address on the kilos h of life. Congratulations from the Huron Presby tory were conveyed by Rqv. Colin Flet. cher of Kirkton anti also Py the resid- ent ministers, Mr W, Bellantyns, the oldest member of the session, read an interesting sketch of the history of the congregation since its orglanization. In addition, an interesting al1d enjoyable musical and literary programme was provided in which Mre, J. O. Greig, Mice H. I. Graham, Mise Isabelle Scott, Mr and 14Irs 3, G Mallen, Mr J Beatty Mr J. Scott and Mr Israel took part. A eumptnos repast was served in the basement by the ladies of the congreg ation. The total proceeds amounted to 2615. Union Victory Canada never saw a more vigorous election Campaign than the one closed on Monday. Both sides felt sure of winning and every effort was made to bring out a large vote and it was sun, easeful. Locally a very large vote was east, In some Divisions every available elector cast his er her ballot, There was very little excitement around the streets but a steady work seagoing on all day which toldiu the final results The election of Mr Monier was a serp. rise to tunny, even of the Unionists themselves who had heard of the strong German vote being given for Mr Mo. Millan in Hay Township, The major. ity of 68 will doubtless be increased by the soldier vote, The Government is sustained by 48, a good working ;major- ity, SOUTH HURON Aiern er McMillan Seaforth... ,,,...48 .........,........ ,......., Olintou 253 .............. ..... ... Exeter 198 ......... ......... ......... Tuckersmi th .............. 187 Stanley .,. 42 Ueborne.....,... i68 ..................... McKillop ...... ......... 209 ..... Goderiah 206 ............ Total 982 914 BY PROVINCES Government Opposition Quebec ., .,.4 . .................. 57....,... New Brunswick 7 ,.,.........4,,,...,,. Manitoba... .$... ... ...........,.01 ......... Totals ,. t 3g 01 Union majority 48 not decided 6 The ease with which corns and waste can be removed by Holloway's Corn Cure is itsetrongeet recommendation, It seldom faile, Re Christmas Decorations and Displays Followlug our usual custom at tlua semen; of the year, I beg to call your attention to the dangers to life and property from Cliriettnas decorations, displays, eta , which are frequently made et -this time of the year. The use of Christmas greens, harvest specimens and outer inflammable materials such as draperies ecenery,cotton to rep- resent scow aid the like,(eepecielly in connection with a ectric and other lighting systems), le decidedly an in- crease of !lewd, it being impossible to make displays of that nature perfectly safe, The Statuary Conditions of your 11). turner. Policy read in part as follows; "Any change material to the risk, but within the control and knowledge of assured, shall avoid the policy, as to the part affected thereby, unless the change is promptly notified in writing to the Company or its local agent.' In addition to the danger to proper- ty from the displays referred to, the danger to life in crowded stores or planes of meeting, byseason of a pant occasioned by firereven though it be small and easily controlled, is so great that the Underwriters, who have made a study of such hazard would fall iu in their duty should they not give this warning, John A, Robinson, Secretary, Fire Underwriters Aesocia tion. OPEN EVEN1N0 1)IJ1tING DECEMlik;lt $1.00 per year rEtWitgM 'IPEN ,EVENINGS 111 11NG 1:)EOEAl13ER nay s t rtt Xmas Aith t,tutta(Maus wilt mirk till if gnu tt'$ ttir .rt1 nut . So make tltie the best acrd happiest Xmas ever Aud this little shop is the biggest "Dispensary of Happiness" for sive that the comity has over Itnowi) The correctness of style, tate beauty of doeigu, the ever• laeting wearing quality, the wonderfully good value add the groat variety of our 'Jewelry of Quality" cannot fail to produce the Jnyuno Xmae Milli in every home it enters. WE WOULD SUt t ES'r Far' His Xn135 For Her ;Kunio 1Regiia Watch $7 Ut) up Wrist Watch $$ 00 and op cold Filled Fob 2 00 Pearl Ring 2 1111 Gold Filled Chain 2 00 „ Bracelet 2 00 Ebony military brushes 8 50 " Signet Ring (1 60 Wrist Watch 7 110 " llirthetoue .cling 1 50 Waterman's ileal Pen 2 50 " Pearl Br0"clt Iii k : ,rn Tie Clip 1' on " Loolcet & chain z 50 Signet Icing ink 2 So " Diamond Pendant 10 00 Tie Pin 0 00 '• Diarnoed Ring to 00 Cliff Link i oo " Ivory'f'oilet Set 5 00 watermsm's Ideal Pen 2 50 Meeh Bag 1 oo For Father, Mother, and the Home Rogers Knives & Forks per set 26 0o; c iseeeole $r"; ou; Carving Set Rogers (cased) 26 00; Teaspoons per dos; $,; on up; Mantel Clock 8 day 85 So up; Kitchen Clock 8 day St 5o up; Ivory Photo Frames 5(10 i1p. Out Glass Bowl 8 inch $4 oo up; 'agar & Cream 22 oU up; Pair of Gold Eye Glasses with best quality lenses Anda positive guarantee accompanies every purchase yon make from our wrist walehes are life biggest calve now offered Cee aur i b Ligne wrist Watch The smallest watch made, #{EE . S,Altl, 3X(6E Yrmrlir & (9piiren>r, .3lnaurr of 391arrfagr lefrraars !�l Phone I64 The Storeyou will always like Evenings 10 11 Your calendar is waiting for you and we wish you the merriest I1 Xmas ever MACTAVI-SH1S Our Store is Nil of Splendid X1 s Opportunities Here is A List Of Gift Suggestions! Furs— Furs are in the height of Fashion. See Ours! Ladies' Coats—Best line we have ever shown $15.00 to $35.00 Ladies' Suits—Better fitting' garments are not made $15,00 to $J5.00 Ladies' Waists—Shown in most pleas- ing variety Dress Lengths—Imported goods for beautiful gowns Lengths— New effects in Silks, Wool, and in Fancy Designs . . 50c Dress Skirts — Attractive styles and excellent values 3.00 to Bed Spreads— Including beautiful Marseilles Covers . 1.25 Embroidered Towels—Most ac– ceptable gifts of Pure Linen — Special Bath Towels— Including some that are hand worked 25c to $2 each Neckwear— The season's Newest 1.00 tO 7.00 Waist Everybody Will Enjoy CHRISTMAS SHOPPING .pier. MACTAVISH'S SELECT YGUR GIFTS EARLY Why Not Buy Some Things TosDay to 2.50 a yard 10,00 to 6.5o 1,85 Creations • , Good Gloves—All kinds in great variety . FINE HOSIERY— Silk and other servioeable quantities. . 28c to $;1 00 13 A N D 13 A (4 S—The Market'sBeet . 60c to $5 00 UMBRELLAS — Latest ideas in handles Beet values in tops , RIBBONS— All Kinds, A11 widths, All prices Holly Ribbons For Your Parcels. SHAWLS & STEAMER RUGS—Imported goods of Quality TOILET SETS— Embroidered in pretty hues, CUSHION TOPS-- Big variety BLANKETS, RUGS, LINENS, 25C 10 $3.00 . 25C 10 $2.55 1 00 to $5 00 760 to $8 76 52 00 25e to:$2,00 sbo i�,'i),t' WOOLISKATING SETS VANITY BAGS, Knitting bags, Fancy Comhs, audlPine, and eeores of of other usefel aratiolea