The Seaforth News, 1943-01-21, Page 5' QLD MEN
I think there's a spot la heaven,
A place that is green and still.
Where the oldmen gather at even
Old men who have tilled the soil
Their snarled, old hands are resting;
Old hands that have guided the plough,
Aro not skilled with golden harpsh'Inee:.
Too: long have they gripped the plough.
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HURON COUNTY'S 6EAD.1 NG
NEWSPAPER
They utlk of springtime And harvest,
Of rale and the geed brown earth,
Where they tolled with the groat Creator
Teti -bring comfort to people of earth.
Now the long day of labour is ended;
God givge then. re1]et fon their tell,
Give peace and the quiet green meadows
To the old neo who have tilled the soil.
Mary 0, Baby
WHOLE SERIES, -VOL, 65, No, 4
SEAFORTH, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, JANUARY 28, 1943
Phone 84
1 a year
Urgent Appeal For
Aid To Russia
Donations of Cash or Clothing
Accepted — Tag Pay on
Feb. 6th
The Aid. to Russia Committee are
shaking an urgent appeal for dona-
tions of cash or clothing. Boxes are
being placed for your convenience in
the following places of business: the
Provincial Bank, Spence's Produce,
Smiddy's Tasty, Keating's Drugs,
Stewart Bros., Seaforth Creamery,
Finnigan's, Egmondville, Ross Scott,
Brucefield,
Clothing must be wearable and
warm. Wouldn't you like to help
keep one of those heroes warm?
Keep them waren and they will wipe
out Hitler and his rattlesnake gang.
We may be a little behind some other
centers in starting our appeal, but
we're out to REMEMBER RUSSIA
RIGHT NOW. Enclose cash dona-
tion in envelope and drop in box.
Clothing to be left at Salvage Rooms,
Key at Tasty Grill. Thank you.
Committee—C. M, Smith, Chair-
man; Edwin Chesney, W. J. Duncan,
James M. Scott, John Beattie and
M. A. Reid.
The committee have already sent
$300.00 to this fund.
There will be a Tag Day on Sat-
urday, Feb. 6th.
Remember Russia
(Tune, Tipperary)
It's a long, long way to Russia
It's a long way to go,
It's a long, long way to Russia,
But we want you all to know,
This war today is our war,
We must all remember that,
And we'll send a bomb or two from
Seaforth
That will knock old Hitler flat.
*blue coal -2.
051 SOLID FUEL FOR SOLID COMFORT i.
E. L. BOX
PHONE 43
I
St. Thomas Church
Rector: Rev. Dr. Hurford,
11 a.m. "The New World Order —
Me§sages from a Chinaman and an
American."
7 p.m. "The Christian Viewpoint
-To-day."
Sunday School at 10 a.m.
St. Mary's Church, Dublin
2.25 p,m. Sunday School.
3 p.m. "The New World Order."
Northside United Church '
Rev. H. V. Workman, Nlinistei'.
11 a.m. "The Influence, of The
Spirit." '
2.30 p.m. Sunday School,
7 p.m. "The Servant of Christ"
Welcome to these services.
First Presbyterian Church
Rev. Hugh Jack, Minister.
Sunday School, 10 a.m.
Morning subject, "The True
Riches."
Evening subject, "Musicof the
Soul."
Midweek meeting, Thursday at 8 p.m
Egmondville United Church -
Rev. A. W. Gardiner, B,L,B.D.
10 a.m., Sunday School.
11 a.m. "Honoring God With Our
Substance."
7 p.m. "Aur Need of God."
MAE LANE AUXILIARY
The January meeting of the Mae
Lane Auxiliary of the United Church
met Tuesday evening at the home of
Mrs. W. Barber. The worship period
was led by Mrs. Bechely with a story
"Cancelled Prayer." Hymn, "Safe in
the Arms of Jesus," and prayer.
The business was conducted by the
president, Miss Fennell. A special
appeal was made by Mrs. Close for
Red Cross workers. Miss Vera Mole;
Captain of Circle 1, led the rest of
the meeting. Prayer by Mrs. Christie
followed by the Scripture lesson by
Mrs. Westcott. A paper on "Christian
Homes" was given by Mrs. Savauge.
Lunch followed a very interesting
selection of motion picturesby
James M. Scott.
57TH ANNIVERSARY
OF SEAFORTH COUPLE
Mr. and Mrs. James Rivers cele-
brated their fifty-seventh wedding'
anniversary at their lone on North
Main street on Tuesday, Jan, 26t1i.
The day was spent quietly at home.
Many friends in Seaforthand district
join in extending congratulations and
best wishes to this highly respected
couple.
Annual Vestry Meeting
Of St. Thomas' Church
Church Officers Electer<I and
Reports Given Very Suc-
cessful Meeting'
The annual vestry meeting of St,
Thomas' Church, Seaforth, was held
on Monday,. _Jan. 25th, in the parish
hall. The Rector, Rev, Dr. Burford,
opened the meeting with prayer,
Reports were presented by the War-
dens, the Ladies' Guild, Social Ser-
vice, Choir, Chancel Guild, Sunday
School, each organization closing the
year with a balance on hand.
A resolution of thanks was passed
to all donors to church needs and
funds, and also to Mr. R. G. Parke
for his efficient work as warden and
treasurer. The rector also presented
a report of his work and of parish
statistics. .
The following were elected to the
various offices of the church for
1943: Rector, Rev. R. P. D. Hur-
ford; D.D.; rector's warden, -Thomas
Jackson; people's warden, R. G.
Parke; lay delegates, H. G. Moir and
Wm. Archbald; substitutes, Thomas
Jackson, Wm. Oldfield; auditors, E.
C. Boswell, Miss M. Johnstone;
board of management, Messrs. E. C.
Boswell, H. Pretty,R. Archibald, H.
G. Meir ,(Choir), J. Earle, and Mrs,
Reid i(Guild). Messrs. Leyburne, Hill,
Oldfield, W. Smith, Mrs. W. H. Sand-
ford '(Chancel Guild), and represen-
tative of W.A. Sidesmen, H. Pretty,
Wm. Leyburne, R. Archibald, Wm.
Smith, N. Scoins, E. C. Boswell, G.
Pinkney. Choir leader, H. G. Meir;
organist, Geo. Clarke; sexton, Geo.
Pinkney; vestfy Clerk, Harry Pretty.
This was one of the most success-
ful meetings in the history of the
parish.
WOMEN'S INSTITUTE HOLD
JANUARY MEETING
The regular monthly meeting of
the Institute was held at the home of
Mrs. Howatt in Egmontiville with an
attendance of over 20. The meeting
opened by singing the Institute Ode,
followed by the Lord's prayer. Mrs.
W. Coleman was appointed secretary
in the absence of Mrs. P. Doig, Roll
call was answered by Great Men of
the Present War. Letters were read
from boys who received the overseas
boxes. The program of the meeting
was taken by Mrs. Goodie. She read
a Poem entitled "High Flight." Mrs,
A. Crozier gave a talk on publicity.
Current events' were read by Mrs. L.
McClure. The guest speaker was Mrs.
A. Close, president of the Local Red
Cross. She explained the internation-
al workings of -the Red Cross. One
of the major undertakings is sending
boxes to the prisoners of war. 'Can-
ada is packing. 70,000; of these boxes
and paying for 30,000 at a cost of
$2,50 a box. The great appeal now is
for Russian Relief. This year the ob-
jective is 100,000 parcels per week.
We can marvel at the magnitude of
the work. In our local Red Cross this.
month there is great need for work-
ers, Mrs. E. Pudner gave an interest-
ing
nteresting demonstration on making clothes
closets, Mrs. D. Nixon read a paper
entitled "A Few Pennysavers." Meet-
ing closed by singing God Save the
King. Lunch was served. -
Golden Wedding of
Londesboro Couple
Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Crawford
Were Married at Harpur-
• hey
•
An unique event which not so
malty oouplee have the pleasure to
celebrate, took place on Jan. 18th, at
the home of Mr, and Mrs. E.' J,
Crawford, where they celebrated
their golden wedding. Edward J.
Crawford and Ellen Roberton were
married at the home of the bride's
father, Janres Roberton, Harpurhey,
by Rev, James Hamilton. Their at-
tendants were, Miss Nellie Hender-
son (now M's. Jack McIntosh) and
Igo. Dave Crawford. Five children
were born to this union, Daniel, who
passed away about 2 years ago,
James on the lath con. Mullett, Pri-
vate Fred Crawford. now at Wind-
sor, Mary (Mrs. Fred Prost) Londes-
bo'o, and Johnston at home. Also
four grandchildren, Margaret and
Jack Crawford, Teddy and Mary El-
len Prost, all being present for the
celebration. When first married this
couple farmed' on the 10th con., Mul-
lett for a few years, then moved to
the 13t11 con., having spent the great-
er part of their married life on the
13th con, The day was spent quietly
with their own family and many
Mends and neighbors .calling to wish
them many days of happiness. They
were also the recipients of many
gifts, phone messages, cards and
letters.
Red Cross Notes.
There is another urgent appeal
for good used clothing. This may be
men's, women's or children's, it may
include underwear or shoes, Will
you please help'in this appeal now if
possible. Think! if every second
House in Seaforth would contribute
one article, how many bundles could
be prepared.
A new knitting quota has been
accepted; the wool is on order and it
is hoped that it may be here for dis-
tribution, Feb. 5th. Will those hav-
ing wool out please finish as soon as
possible and return so that quota
may be completed. This is the new
uota: '70 turtle neck sweaters, , 70
sleeveless sweaters, 40 T -neck tuck -
ins, 50 pr. gloves, 40 aero caps, 31.
ribbed helmets, 30 torques; 34 pr.
socks, 20 pr. 18" seamen's socks.
EGMONDVILLE Y.P.U.
The regular meeting of the Eg-
mondville Young People was held on
Tuesday evening. Following a sing-
song of favorite hymns the president
Warden Haney, opened the meeting
with hymn 502 followed by prayer.
The minutes of the last meeting were
read by the secretary and the busi-
ness was then discussed. The devo-
tional convener, Mrs. Gardiner, took
charge of the meeting and one verse
of hymn 374 was sung. The convener
spoke on "Giving," basing her topic
on Scripture verses. Edith Wallace,
the missionary convener, then told a
Story and read a poem, "Living the
Way We Pray?' The offering was
taken. by Robert Wallace and the
meeting closed by singing the nation-
al anthem and repeating the Mizpah
benediction.
FIRST MEETING OF
• NEW SCHOOL AREA
The first meeting of School Area
No. 1, Tuckersmith, was held in the
town hall, Seaforth, on Monday after-
noon, when James G, Carnochan was
elected chairman and Samuel H.
Whitmore secretary -treasurer. School
Area No. 1, Tackersmith, was organ-
ized last summer comprising school
sections No. 7, No. 4, and No. 6, and
the new board is now taking over.
NORTH SIDE YOUNG PEOPLE There are five trustees and secretary-,
treasurer. The committees are: For j
The regular_ meeting of North S.S. #7, Wilbur Keyes, Arthur Niels -
Side Y.P. was held Tuesday night olson; for S.S. #4, Gregor McGregor,,
with the president, Maxine Law- 'Wellington Crich; for S.S. #6, chair-
rence, in the chair. After singing the man and secretary., Inspector Bea.'
opening. hymn "I Love to Tell the coo, of Stratford Normal School,
Story," the Lord's prayer was re- was present at the meeting. The
peated in unison. The business was school area is under Inspector E. H.
discussed after which the colleetion McKone, of Godericlt. The secretary
ivas received. The hymn, "Pass Me I was instructedto secure the neces-
Not 0 Gentle Saviour," was sung and sary supplies for bookkeeping, and
Mr. Workman then took charge of also the seal, and to have the trees -
the meeting. For his topic he took neer bonded for $2,000. This meeting
the subject, "The Church." After was postponed from Wednesday last,
the address, Marguerite Westcott
read an item entitled "World Re- Mrs. D. Grummett
education Necessary," and Edith
Blanchardread"The Church Must
Give Leadership." Mr. Workman
then led in prayer, followed by
inging "The Church's One Founda-
ion." The meeting closed by repeat -
ng the benediction.
DUBLIN
Mrs. A. M. Looby has received
a cablegram from her ,son, Private
Clayton Looby, who has arrived safe -
1•y overseas:
Martin Klinkhammer has gone to o
Kitchener to take a course in tool c
and die making..
Private James Looby, Simcoe, o
with his mother, Mrs. A. M. Looby. ' o
Private N. Parker, Listowel, with
Mrs. Philip Kenny.
Gordon Kleinfeldt, Kitchener, at
his home here.
Lawrence Dillon, • Provost Corps,
Sarnia, with his parents, Mr, and
Mrs. • Dennis Dillon,
Leonard Nagle, Provost Corps,
0itehener, at his home here.
Letters of grateful acknowledgment
have been received by the Dublin c
Wes Service from a number of local
boys overseas for Christmas boxes,
Rev. Dr. Ffoulkes, in Toronto. R
RECEIVES APPOINTMENT
Announcement was matte in Tor-
nto last week that an order-in-coun 03rd birthday on Wednesday, Jan,
U was. passed on January 19th ap-
ointing D. C. Chamberlain a Justice
f the Peace in and for the County
f Huron.
Has 93rd Birthday
Is Able To Be Up Every Day
— Anniversary Was Quietly
Observed
A highly esteemed pioneer resid-
ent of Harpurhey, Mrs. Daniel
Grummett, quietly celebrated her
HOCKEY.
The Seaforth Beavers took an 11.9.
ictory over the Clinton Sparks from
the, Clinton Radio School in the
O.H,A. Intermediate "A" group on
Tuesday might, FarmerMcFaddin
vast top man for Seaforth with 3
oafs.
Seaforth—Goal, Messenger, defen-
e, Hubert, Peck, centre, McFaddin;
A Carnegie, Goettler; alts., Lib•
ott, Floras, • Thompson. Referee, Red
ath, Clinton,'
27th. Mrs. Grummett is able to be up
every day and enjoys good 'health.
She has been blind to' the past two
years, but otherwise has all her
faculties,
Mrs. Grummett has lived with her
sister, Miss Brown, for a number of
years. She wasborn in England in
1850 and cane to- this country at the
age of three with her parents, the
late Mr. and Mrs, Joseph Brown, of
whom she was the eldest slaughter.
She haslived at Earpurhey continu-
ously since she was nine years old.
Her family consists of one son,
Mr, Joseph Grummett, and two dau-
ghters, Mrs, Samuel Storey and Mrs,
Harry Palin, of McKillop.
HELEN McKERCHER
JOINS THE "WRENS"
--
Miss Helen MoKer'cher, daughter
of Mr, and Mrs. Finlay MCKcrcher,
of. McKillop, and nutrition coach for
the Women's Institute Branch of the
Ontario Department of Agriculture,
this week became a "Wren", at Lon-
don, and will serve in the navy as 0
Mess caterer.
Presbyterians Hold
Annual Meeting
Church's 75th Year Marked by
Excellent Reports in An De-
partments
The annual_ meeting of First Pres.
byterian Church was held on. Mon-
day evening in the schoolroom of
the church with a fair attendance.
Rev. Hugh ,Pack opened- the meeting
with prayer, Mr. D. H: Wilson pre-
sided, The annual reports of the var-
ious, organizations were given and
the financial reports showed an ex-
cellent balance. this year, which
marked the church's seventy-fifth I
anniversary. The total receipts raised
by the congregation for all purposes
amounted to $7,024,00, and there was e
33,394,00 received from bequests, as
well as life memberships.
After the reports the election of.
the managing board took place and
Messrs. 1]. II, Wilson, Claire Reith,
Dr. McMaster and John Beattie were
appointee]. Mr. 11, McKellar was re-
elected • treasurer, , and Mrs., Bessie
Kerr and Mrs. l'dith Russell auditors.
ADDRESSES LIONS CLUB
AT MITCHELL
The Rev. Dr. Hurford addressed
the Lions of Mitchell on Friday last
upon the subject of "Winning the
War and Winning. the Peace,"
Messrs. Clint. Smith and Jim Stewart
also attended this meeting, the latter.
singing "A Maiden's Prayer," which
was well received.
WINTHROP RED CROSS
ELECTS OFFICERS
The annual meeting and election
of officers was held in the church in
January. The officers
y elected for
1943 President, Mrs. George Eaton,
vice president, Mrs. T. Betties;_ sec-.
re'tary-treasurer, Mrs. Robert Mc-
Farlane; convener of sewing com-
mittee, •Mrs. Chambers; circle sewing
conveners—Circle 1, Mrs. Betties;
Circle 2, Mrs. P. Little; Circle 3, Mrs
Roy Patrick; Circle 4, Mrs. W.
Church. Knitting committee, conven-
er, Miss Ethel McClure; assistant,
Mrs. Zack McSpadden; quilting con-
veners, No, 1, Mrs. H. Blanchard;
No, 2, Mrs. F. Johnston; No. 3, Mrs,
John Boyd Sr., No. 4, Mrs. James
Hogg. Finance committee, Mrs.
George Eaton, Mrs. George Pryce,
Mrs, Art Henderson. Following is a
report of work done by the unit in
1942: Sewing -15 baby dresses, 31
doctor's gowns, 46 pillow cases, 126
towels, 36 handkerchiefs, 5 ladies'
dresses, 3 bed jackets, 7 boys longs,
22 men's pyjamas, 23 girls pantie
dresses, 30 girls skirts; 12 ladies'
bloomers, 20 girls blouses, 6 girls
coats, 6 girls hats, 18 men's pyjama
pants, 6 prs. boys' pyjamas, size 16,
32 prs. boys pyjamas size 12, 22
boys' caps, 36 prs. boys shorts, 29
boys' blouses size 2, 33 hot water
bottle covers, 2 boys' coats, 3 boys'
shirts, size 12, 156 triangular band-
ages, 134 bed socks, 12 doctor's caps,
42 abdominal bandages, 12 nurses'
caps, 10 hospital gowns, 1 dressing
gown. Donations -6 all wool parka
hoods, 1 all wool sweater, 1 pillow,
1 pillow case, 1 all wool scarf, Mrs,.
Church, convener. Quilts, 54 quilts
were quilted, 12 quilts were donated,
18 tops donated, 2 tops made by
product; Mrs. Betties, convener.
Knitting -114 prs. socks, 31prs.
long seamen's socks, 11 v -neck sweat-
ers, 1 turtle neck sweater, 2 v -neck
long sleeve sweaters (navy) 5
scarves, 1 strip, 22 alternative caps,
1 pr. mitts, 1 helmet, 9 prs. gloves,
19 turtle neck tuck -ins, 11 prs, chil-
dren's stockings, 1 bonnet, 1 pr.
mittens, 2 prs. knickers, 1 sweater,
1 pr. gloves; Ethel McClure, conven-
er. 3236.91 was raised during the
year; $172.56 given to Red Cross
Society, Seaforth; 35.00 sent to Br.
Bombed; $10 sent to Russian Relief.
7 boxes were sent to soldiers over-
seas; 9 boxes sent to soldiers in Can-
ada. We had 29 members in 1942
and hope for a larger membership in
1943. At our annual meeting we
quilted .one quilt. Eleven members
were present. The reports were gi-
ven from the secretary-treas., knit-
ting and sewing and quilting conven-
ers. A very interesting paper was
read by Mrs. Church entitled "The
Preferred List." We wish to thank
all and everyone who helped in any-
way to help our unit, and hope to
still get greater help which is badly
needed.
The regular monthly meeting of
the W.M.S. and W.A. of Caves
Church, Winthrop, will be held on
Wednesday, Feb., 3rd, in the base-
ment of the church,
INJURED BY FALLING, ICE
Mr, John. Howes suffered rib and
shoulder injuries when struck in the
back by a large piece of ice sliding
off the roof at the .foundry early last
week. He was removing icicles from
the roof at the time. Mr. Howes is
still confined to his home an the 3rd
concession of McKillop.
January ,Ssion of
Huron CountyesCouncil
Reeve Benson W. Tuckey of
Exeter Chosen Warden —
Meeting Delayed by Storm
Benson W. Tuckey, reeve of Exe-
ter for tite past four years. was
elected warden of Hurou County as
the county coutleil sessions got under
way at Goderich last Thursday morn-
ing, after a two-day postponement
Clue to the storm, He is a transport
operator who Inas been a resident of
Exeter since 1914.
The council finally assembled at
11 ams. after members arrived front
various districts of the. county. They
came mostly by horse-drawn cutters
or sleighs, with two members, Reeve
Tont Wilson and Deputy Reeve Alex-
ander of Grey Township being forced
to walk ten miles during one part of
their journey. Some had been on
their way since Tuesday.
Mr. Tuckey is the second Exeter
reeve to be elected warden in 20
years, 13. W, F. Beavers held the of-
fice in 1923, Mr, Tuckey was born 37
years ago at Hycle Park, near Lon-
don, son of Mr. and Mrs. C. W.
Tuckey. He received his primary and
secondary education at Exeter
schools. Thirteen years ago he start-
ed a transport business and now op-
erates a large fleet of trucks in the
district.
In caucus of 17 Liberal members,
Reeves Alex McDonald, S. H. Whit-
more and Raymond Redmond were
eliminated in the order named, and
the choice of Mr. Tuckey. the young-
est warden to hold office in a great
Molly years, was made unanimous on
the floor of the council chamber.
In a brief ceremony, the oath of
Office was administered to the new
warden by Judge T. M. Costello, and
the invocation conducted by Rev.
Richard Stewart. In his Inaugural ad-
dress, Warden Tuckey advocated a
pay as you go policy for the Highways
Department, and the setting up of a
victory bond nest egg to provide post
war employment. He also advocated
an aggressive agriculture committee
to stimulate farm production this
year.
Committees are as follows: Execu-
tive, Armstrong, Shaddick, Pass-
more, Baker, McDonald; legislative,
Weir, Wheeler, Blyth, Alexander,
Inli a Fra a McCann
Inglis; finance, n
Y ,
Btyt t 1, Reid and Ferguson; education
Evans, Moffatt, Love, Rathwell and
Smyth; property, Watson, Baker,
Evans, Weir, Alexanders; county
hone, Passmore, Baker, Falconer,
Ferguson, Armstrong; children's shel-
ter, Dorrance, Rathwell and Tuckey;
agriculture, Wilson, Alexander, Rath -
well and Frayne; police, Falconer,
Dorrance, Turner; warden's, Turner,
Armstrong, Bowman, Passmore and
Watson; equalization, Weir, Wilson,
Frayne, Reid and McDonald; Huron
County Library Board, Bowman;
criminal audit, McDonald; toad com-
mittee, Shaddick, Redmond and Whit-
store.
County Tax Rate
Will Be 4 Mills
Estimated Actual Expenditures
for 1943 Will Be $155,230, Says
Treasurer
A. rate of tour mills, was accepted
by Huron County Council at the Fri-
day morning session at Godei'ieh. The
rate is the sante as last year and is
ina.de as follows: General account,
2.45 mills; county highways, 1.55;
plus the cost of secondary schools for
townships, said the treasurer.
The council also endorsed the rec-
ommendation of the finance commit-
tee that the half mill provided for in
the estimates be set aside to raise
$27,130 for the war effort; and that
Victory bonds amounting to 330,000
be purchased.
Tire estimated actual expenditure
in the general account, including the
war effort and Victory bonds, is 3155,-
280.
155;280. The revenue estimates inglude
$132,933 raised on the 2.45 mills on
the assessment of 354,213.666.
A motion passed in 1941 that the
court room be not renovated for, the
duration of the war w50 rescinded,
and the property committee was em-
powered to have the walls painted.
County Engineer R. Patterson, in
his address, estimated that costs for
maintenance of the county roads m
1943 will be $74,037.87; for. construc-
tion,
onstruetion, $9,567.08 overhead, 33,339.11;
machinery operations cost, 362,723.03;
earnings, 339,229.01; Machinery shop
capital, 3551,42; operations, 96,915,36;
earn Jugs, 36,723.52; spreader.•, $835;
stock, receipts, 319,738.40; deliveries,
316,204,55; new machinery, truck, 31,-
400. The subsidy on the expenditure
after allowance Incr receipts should be
about $45,000, Mr. Patterson estimat-
ed. Most of the construction costs are
for items carried out in 1941 before
the rubber crisis, and the 19.42 con-
struction itemsnye of very small ac-
count. Misceliaueous sales and mach-
inery rentals for the past year total
led 334,010.27, which indicated the
volume of work done by the county
road forces apart from the roads, and
accounts partly for the, improved fin-'
uncial condition of the roads depart-.
menta The machinery suss loaned for
work at the airports.
Reports of committees occupied
most of Saturday morning. 12. L.
Reed and P. McNaughton were re-
appointed corn -borer inspectors at
the sante salary as -last year, 60 cents
an hour.
Bylaws were passed authorizing
the borrowing of 3150,000 for coun-
A
PROMISE
Is a very difficult proposi-
tion at the present time,
especially if you really in-
tend to keep that promise,
lu the business world .it ip
not at , all wise to snake
definite promises too freely
for supplies are decreasing
and shipments are • slow.
Consequently promises re-
garding stated time of de-
livery cannot always be
kept.
But we will stake this
definite promise to you. We
will under all cireumstences
spare no effort to give you
the service you ask for, and
ask you only, that you will
have patience with delays
caused by the exigencies of
the war and which are be-
yond our control.
After all we can all take
a lot, if necessary to help
win this war.
Fred. S. Savauge
Opposite Post Office
Seaforth
Phones 194. Res, 10
"PEOPLE URGED TO
INCREASE SAVINGS"
The objective of the 'National War
Finance Committee is for every Can-
adian to invest 121/2% 01 more of his
or her income in Victory Bonds and
War Savings Certificates. Residents
of this district, who have not invest-
ed for the war effort to this extent,
are urged to try to increase their
savings, as the need is urgent.
Victory Bonds are the .best invest-
ment In Canada. They can be used
for banking purposes, and the banks.
will lend money at a lower rate of
interest on this type of loan than on.
any other, The marketability of the
Victory Bonds is also stressed. Bonds
purchased during the first Victory
Loan drive can now be marketed at
$101.00 for each $100 bond, , while
those' bought during the second drive
can be marketed at $100. Bonds
bought during the Third Victory lean
drive can be marketed at a very
small discount. War savings certifi-
cates, of course, are always worth
one hundred cents on the dollar. The
extremely strong market which pre-
vails for Victory Loan Bonds is evid-
ence that the purchasers have made
one of the soundest investments in
the cormtry today.
'Victory Bonds and War Savings
Certificates should only be sold or
redeemed in cases of extreme urg-
ency.
It is pointed out that a resident in
an eastern Ontario town is buying
the maximum ($480.00) number of
War Savings Certificates each year.
and cashing them after six months.'
He felt that he was making a con-
tribution to the war effort in this
way, but was of course mistaken. It
is emphasised that the only contri-
bution is to keep the bonds and cer-
tificates for the duration of the war.
"War Savings are your savings.
For your benefit maintain and safe-
guard them" --- is a good slogan to
follow.
ty highways and 3130,000 for gener-
al account.
J. B. Reynolds, governor of Huron
county jail, reported that the cost of
living ration for prisoners was 17
cents a day, an increase of five cents
over last ye.ar.
' The county. home consmittee's re-
commendation that no action be ta-
ken on the request of Brucefleld sta-
tion that coal for the county home
be, shipped from that station; nor on
that of the Scott Memorial Hospital
Board, Seaforth, suggesting that a
medical addition be built to the coun-
ty hone, to relieve the hospitals of
the county.
Deputy reeve W. J. Baker, Goder-
ich, objected to the setting of the
rate for labor on the county roads
at 35 cents an hour as recommended
by the road commissioner, Mr. Baker
felt the labor had not got an even
break, considering the hard work,
that a wage should be paid them that
would allow them to have some priv-
ileges. He advocated 40 cents an hr.
Reeve Turner, in agreeing,' stated
he dM not want to cause friction. be-
tween the rural municipalities and `
the county and he felt the road com-
mission wouldgive good judgment in
its consideration of the matter.
Reeves George Armstrong of Hay
and Bowman of Brussels, also spoke
favorably of the increase and it was
left with the commission.
A program of post-war construc-
tion will be prepared in compliance
with a request from the department
of highways.
A strong petition to the proper.
authorities to give serious considera-
tion to the request of the town of
Goderich for permission to build a
road to the vacant lot on the north
side of the harbor•, was,conotit'red in
on a notion by Reeves' Bowman and
Falconer.'
Reeve J. J. Evans of Winglram
was appointed delegate to the Ont-
ario Educational convention as re-
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