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The Seaforth News, 1934-01-11, Page 4PAGE' FOUR THE SEAFORTH NEWS. THURSDAY, JANUARY 11, 1934 T, E;5EAFORTH•NEWS. Snowdon Bros., Publishers: WALTON r'A• There passed away on .Monday ev- ening one of the oldest settlers in this Vicinity, Mrs, John Rae after about a week's confinement to bed, She has lived with her youngest son, James, ,since the death of her husband. She leaves to mourn her loss, William and Tont of Edmonton; Mrs, Small, of Stratford, and James, at home. Miss Sarah Driscoll, Leadbury, had the misfortune to fall on the ice while going to light the fire in the school ,Friday morning of last week. She broke a bone in her wrist and other slight injuries which .necessitated her being assisted home and the doctor summoned. •Mr, George Underwood, Toronto, spent the week end in Walton. Mr, Kenneth Jackon, who spent the holidays with his father, Mr, G. W. Jackson, has returned to the O.A.C. at Guelph. Mr. and Mire, R. C. • Gi wland and family of Fergus spent the holidays with Mlrs. Gowl'and's parents, Mr. and Mrs. \V. S. Forbes and Mr, and Mrs, F. \Villiantsoe on the boundary. inonsammout KIPPEN. The Horticultural Society will meet next Monday at 2 o'clock at ,Kippen. The first meeting •of the W.MM,S. for the year 1934 was held at the home of Mrs, Isaac Jarrott, on Wed- nesday, Jan. 3rd. Owing, to the icy condition of the roads the attendance was not large. Ten ladies were pres- ent some hating walked quite a dis- tance. The meeting. which was in charge of the president, Mrs. Cooper, was opened by the Call to Worship and singing of 'Peace, Perfect Peace.' Mrs, Cooper led in prayer after which Mrs. T. N. Forsythe read the Scrip- ture lesson. The New Year's hymn, 'Standing at the Portal of the Open- ing Year,' was sung and the devoti..n- ed leaflet, 'The Busy Feet of Jesus,' was read by Mrs, Chandler, "'Judean hills are holy, Judean fields are fair, For one can find the footprints Of Jesus, everywhere." Mrs. Monteith led in prayer. The business being dis- posed of the topic, 'Can China Sup- port Her .Millions,' was taken by Mrs, �.' Cooper, Mrs, French, Mrs. MMonteiibh, Mrs. Henderson., and Mrs. T. Work- man. This showed how the mission- aries are endeavoring to lead the manes into ways and means of over - reining some of the handicaps that confront them, such as poverty, fa- mine and disease. Illustrations were given of the work done by churches which are community -conscious. In one of these church -centred commun- ities, women all have unbound feet, while the districts around practise 'foot -binding. 100 per cent. of the chil- dren of school age are literate and in times of fanzine it has been able to maintain intact its own irrigation sys- tem. The February meeting will be 'held on the Day of Prayer at the home of Mrs. T, N. Forsythe. The meeting closed with singing and pray- er. The dainty cup of tea served by the hostess was much enjoyed by all present, When Eddie Taylor goes flying through our village these days lee no- tice a broad smile. It's a daughter. Silver Wedding. --'A happy event took place at the home of Mfr. and Mr.s James Wright ht en December 23rd when they celebrated their twenty- fifth anniversary of their wedding. While the wedding march was being played, Mrs. Norris Sillery, flower' girl of 25 years ago, led the way to the living room where the bride and groom took their places under the same large white wedding bell, .A wedding supper was served, The ev- ening was spent in games and music. All wished Mr. and Mrs; Wright many more years of wedded life. in St. Andrew's United Church on Sunday morning last Rev. E. F. Chandler gave a very fine sermon on Spiritual Culture. The Misses Mary and Florence Thomson sang a very pleasing duet. This is the week of prayer in all the churches throughout the world. Rev. E. F. Chandler conducted serv- ices in Thames Road United Church Tuesday ere refit and Rev. Parker of St. Paul's--\t,alican Church, Hensall, conducted a very helpful service in St. Andrew's Uned Church on Wed- nesday evening. The Gauld Mission Band will hold their regular meeting in the Sunday School ,Auditorium on Saturday after- noon at 2:30 o'clock, Farm ti. Machinery and Repairs Come in and see our New and Used Cars Agent fo"r. Chrysler, DeSoto and Plymouth JOHN GALLOP AGENT FOR FROST FENCE SUPERTEST GAS and OILS All Repairs and Labor Cash. VARNA, this week with friends in Hensall. The first meeting of the township ' council was held in the hall, Monday, Mr. D. McNaughton o•f Kitchener is here with his aged mother, Mrs, Foster, who is very low and owing to her advanced age no hope is held for her recovery. Mfr, and Mfrs. G. H. Beatty .very hospitably entertained a few of their friends New Years night. Rev. Mr, Bugler, rector of St. johns Church, held a prayer service in the church on .Monday night. ,.Miss Emily Beatty, in company with Mr, .Lathan! of London spent !Sunday with friends in the village. The monthly meeting of Varna 'United Church W. :Ale iS, was held at the home of Mrs, J. Rathwell on Thursday, January filth. Miss Bertha Diehl, 1st vice-president, presided. After the singing of a hymn the min- utes of the last meeting were read and adopted. Eleven members re- sponded to the roll call with a verse of scripture beginning with the let- ter P. The treasurer's report for the Year was given by Mrs. Fred Reid. Mrs, Win. Stephenson then road a letter received by the president from an Alberta homesteader. The writer and his family, living 25 miles from town, had been burned out,' losing everything just the week before. So the clothing which they received from the Varna bale was particularly ac- ceptable. The members of the society then divided into four groups—each group to take turns in putting on the program of the meeting, The scrip- ture lesson Ps, 131, was then read. Mrs. Fred Reid gave a New Year's reading and Miss Violet MMeClyntont had charge of the study book. A let- ter of thanks, for a Christmas motto 'from the society, from Mrs. Diehl, was read, Miss BerthaDiehl then gave a reading and the meeting closed with a hymn and prayer. Mrs. Rath - well, the hostess, served afternoon tea and a social hour was enjoyed by all. The United Church Sunday School held its annual meeting and election officers, as follows: Superintendent, J. T, MleAsh, Asst, Supt., George Clarke; Secretary, Watson Webster; Asst. Sec., Wm. Clarke; Treasurer, Win. Stephenson; Asst. Treas., \Vin. Mcl,s'h; Organist, Jean Foster; Asst. Organist, Rachael Johnston; Cradle Roll Superintendent, Violet MMcCIy- mont; Temperance Stept., Rev. A. E. Poulter; Senior Bible Class Teacher, Fred efcClyntont; Assistant, Mrs. Benson Ralph Ste Junior Bible Class n TeacherAlf Austin Assistant Miss Bertha Dieh.l; Intermediate Boys' Teacher, Mrs. Sher, Keyes; Assistant, Mrs. Fred Reid; Intermediate Girls' Teacher, Miss Muriel Ratlitvell; As- sistant, ,Irs, Sher. Keyes; iunior Boys' Teacher, Mrs. Geo, Johnston Assistant Mrs. Watson Webs ter ; Junior Girls' Teacher, Miss Rachael Johnston, Assistant, Mrs. Wren. Ste- phenson. The Varna Associate Library held its annual meeting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. Ings. The following members were elected to the board: Mrs SSher. Keyes, Mrs, John Beatty, Mrs. Morton Elliott Mrs. J Mossop, Mrs. Stelc6 Mr. A. Ings Mr. J. Rathwell, Mr. F. MMcClymont and Mr. G. Jones. It was decided that the membership fee remain at $1 per year or 25c for 2 months or 40c for 3 months. The Library has a splendid set of books and should be patron- ized by every one interested in good reading. The new books ,purchased this year are now on the shelves Mr, and Mfrs. Dan McNlaugrhton of Kibhhener have been spending a few days here visiting friends and rela- tives, Mrs. Ralph Stephenson has been spending bhe past week with relatives in Detroit. iRev. E. A. Poulter held a ,wood bee last Friday afternoon in Mr: Geo. Johnston's bush, The United Church will • observe the week of prayer beginning next Sunday, Jan, ll4 h, and each evening during the following week. Next Sunday the United C'hurc'h Sunday School will commence at 10 a. ne instead of 10.30, whets the- minis- ter will n•i dress the Sehool. visitors.Firs: Fred McCly,nont and soh Master Ivan are spending a few day Ins -':rr7 ELIMVILLE. Mfr. and 'Mrs. Motz '•6'f (London spent Sunday with the latter's moth- er, Mrs. Heywood, Si.,Iwho at time of writing is quite poorly. !Mr. and Mrs, 'Alec Johns and fam- ily of Luiean were Sunday visitors with the former's mother, Mrs, J. 'Johns. Mr, and Mrs. Garnet MoFalls and children of Exeter visited .at Mr. Wes 'FHorne's on Sunday last. Send us the comes of you BAYFIELD. Miss Weber of Exeter is visiting' her cousin, Mrs. Percy Weston. Miss H. Bugler of London spent the past week with her ,brother, Rev. W. G. Bugler at the Rectory. Mrs, Gairdner and daughter, Miss Betty of London spent the week end guests of Mrs. N. W. Woods. The annual meeting of the Bayfield Cemetery Company is to be held on Monday afternoon, January Bleb at the towre hall. The Agricultural Sat- iety annual meeting Wednesday Webh, at sante place. There passed away at the home of her mother on 'Saturday evening, Jan- uary 6th, Anna Sturgeon, widow of the late A. E. Wigle, Deceased was the eldest d'augh'ter of the late:Janes Sturgeon and Jemima Uprichart and was born in Bayfield, April ,10th,. 18879. !where she lived the early part of her life. She was married twenty-two years ago to the late A. E, Wigle of London, who predeceased her eight years. Fear the past three months she was ill in Port Stanley at her sister's, Mrs. Catling, and for a short time in St, Thomas' hospital, coming home shortly before Christmas. The funeral was held at Trinity Church, Tuesday afternoon, January 9th, Rev. W. G. Bugle: conducting the service. The pallbearers were John R. Ca'meron, \V, J. McLeod, Charles Ferguson, H. R. McKay, Charles Toms and Earl Johns. Mrs, Wigle is survived by her mother, one isster, Sarhh,\M'rs. Alb- ert Catling, of Port Stanley, and brot- thers, William, John, Edward, Her- bert, of .Baylfield, David, Grand Bend, Andrew, of Brucefield, and Willard, of London. Mr. and Mrs. Catling, glee and MMrS. Sebum Taylor, oa Port Stanley, Mrs, Decor o'f St. Thomas, Mr. and Mrs. A. Sturgeon Brucefield, attended the funeral. The Young Peop'le's Society of St. Andrew's United Church held their regular meeting on Wednesday, Jan- uary 3rd, with the president, Donald MclKenzie, in the chair. The meeting was opened with the singing of a, hymn and the Lord's prayer repeated in unison. Minutes of previous meet- ing were read by secretary, Edwin Boughey. It was decided by the exe- cutive to forward fifteen dollars to assist the London Conference Mission project. The Scripture lesson was read front Acts 5:20-25 by Robert Stirling. The topic was ably taken by Mfr. Colin Campbell, who brought out many interesting points. Rev, R, M. Gale led in a short ,discussion. Re- peating the MMizpa'h benediction brought to a close the devotional per- iod, A social time followed. At the next meeting, Jen. 17th, the topic, "Sonia Social Dangers," is to be tak- en by Mrs. Robert Scotchmer. It was decided that the young people prepare a play to be given later in the season. The annual meeting of the Bayfield Library Association was held on Monday afternoon at the library rooms. There trews a large circulation during 1933, a total of 3.135 fiction 2562; non fiction, 803; about 22200 books in the library. The following officers and directors for 1934 were appointed: Chairman, Rev. R. M. Gale; sec,-treas., G. E. Greenslade; librarian, Miss F. Fowlie; directors, Mrs. Seeds, Mrs. Robert Scotchnter, Mrs, H R. MOK'ay, Miss Lucy VVoods, Miss Margaret Groves, Dr. Burris, Rev. W. G. Bugler. It was de- cided to have a progressive euchre and dance Friday evening, January TOWN TOPICS TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO January, 1908, Huron Bridges. IA deputation consisting of Me Henry Silber, M. G, Cameron, Hislop, the representatives of the county in the Legislature; Warden Currie of \Viughant; 'Treasurer Dr. ,Holmes of Goderich and 'County Clerk Lane Of the same plate, waited on Hon. Messrs, Reaume and Mathe- son on Thursday in reference to the construction of a niunber oif bridges in the County of Huron, soliciting the. aid of the Province in the Work of building titent. Legislation was passed by the Provincial Ilouse last session. setting aside $111,000,000 for road 1011) rovements. Ontario pays one-third of the cost of county systems Of high- ways or of the expenditure on elm ab- olition of toll road's. Huron county as early as 1607 and 118158 spent $6.00,900 on its roads Med closed 26 toll houses making the thoroughfares public. `Since then $715;000 has been put into road improvements, Huron has thus fuefilled the ,requirements of the Act; but cannot share its benefits because it is not retroactive The county is SSYS, and of $200.—Miss Jessie Codhrane of Mloosej'aw is visiting her parents, Stanley. AA very pretty house. wedding .atten ded? by tt number gql�rt;,`,refativie'see and friends of the conttreetling parties took place at the home of the bride's par- ents, Mr, and Mrs. Samuel t\McBeide, Sr„ in Stanley township, when. their slaughter, Miss Mary A„ became the wife of Mfr. Charles Rdbert ,Stephen- son of the same 'township. Tihe cere- mony was performed by ' Rev. Mr. D'avidsott,of Varna, the marriage tak- ing ,place udder an arch of evergreens. The bride was given away by her fa- ther. Aifter the wedding all sat do'wn to a splendid dinner, The b'ride's dress' was of white silic trimmed with lace end chiffon and,she carried a beautiful bouquet of carnations. The evening wa's pleasantly spent in dancing and other amusements, The bride was the recipient of a number of beautiful pre - cents. The young couple will settle on a fartn on the Parr line where the 'best wishes of : their friends will fol- low thein. Hensall. !During the la's't three months of 1907 hotel accnntt todaition here has been sant ewhat"`Unsettled. Local ap- tion came into force in teley and since then one of the hotels; the Queen's, was burned down and the other, the Commercial, closed their doors in Oc- tober. The Commercial has new been bought and renov'aited by Mrs, Hod- gins and under the management of her son, Mr. W. Perkins, the hotel is splendidly cpnducted, Mr. Wilson, of the local -restaurant, is also serving the public and travelers. Died in Toronto. The death occurred in Toronto on (Sunday last of Wi'lhelrotina Pape, re- lict of the kite William Bu'bolz of the township of Tuckersmith. The deceas- ed had reached the advanced age of 89 years, Interment was made in the Egnrondvi'lle cemetery. intersected by six rivers, including the Maitland. Across these are wooden bridges from 300 to 500 feet in length. which must be replaced by steel and concrete structures'. They number ,Llil, and three to be built this year will cost l40,000, Consequently the county wishes the government to aid in this work as it would were the roads themselves being improved. The. townships ofHuron county have to erect nearly 400 bridges on their own account. Leadbury. Op Friday evening last Mr, and Mrs. Wm. Staples who are well known for their hospitality, threw op- en their doors to a large 'lum'ber of invited guests from far and ,near, the occasion being the 25th anniversary of their weddings, and also the formal opening of the fine residence e'rec'ted by Mr. Staples during the past year. The amusements for the evening con- sisted of dancing, cards, music, etc. iAliout 200 guests were present, tn'any having come from Walton, Brussels, Belgravc, Seaforth and other places Sapper was served in the basement which was tastefully decorated ,fo'r the occasion, from 111 to 1. The pres- en'ts were numerous, valuable and showing the esteem entertained for Mr. and Mrs. Staples by a very large circle of friends. I'1 is needless to say that everyone had an enjoyable ti'nte. The evening's amusement was brought to a close about four atm„ 'When all departed voting their genial host and hostess the best of entertain- ers. Hillsgreen. The Missee McAllister have purch- ased the residence of Mr. H. Pfaff of Hensall and intend moving there early in Meech. We are sorry to lose theta. —Mr. James 'Turner lost a valuable 'horse, when they became frightened When passing some barrels and ran against a tree, one horse breaking its back aitd dying a few days later. Mr, Turner purchased this horse in the spring for a sum in the neighborhood 19th, in the town hall. There will be good music, good lunch and a good time, \Many friends of Dr. C. W. Brown of Clinton, Iowa, who recently built a summer home here, will be greatly shocked to hear the news of his sud- den passing away on Monday. He will be greatly missedhere, was well known and much respected. The annual meeting of Trinity Church Guild was. held on Wednes- day, January 3rd at the home of Mrs, ,Fred Baker, Mrs. F. 'A. Edward presiding. The meeting was opened with prayer by Rev. W. G. Bugler Minutes were read by the secretary Mrs. S. Mtcrwan, financial report by the treasurer, Mrs. MIc•Kay. The fol- lowing officers for 1034 were appoint- ed: Pres., Mrs. Bugler; vice presid- ent, Mrs, F. Baker; secretary, Mrs. S MciEwas ; asst. secretary, Miss ele Castle; treas., Mrs, H. R. McKay; flower cont., 'Mrs. N. W. Wloods Mrs. Deicer, Mrs, Percy Weston; vi- siting committee, Mrs. Baker, Mrs. M. Elliott. Lunch was served and the meeting closed with the benediction. i1iller's Worm !Powders were :devis• ed to promptly relieve children tvho suffer Frain the ravages of worms. is a simple preparation warranted te destroy sto'machid and intestina' worms without shock or injury to the. most sensitive system. They art thoroughly and painlessly, and though in some cases they may cause vomit- ing, that is an in'tication o1 their` powerful action and not any nauseas. ing property. • sr° I H TRE SEAFORTHEA NOW PLAYING JOAN BLON'DE'LL in "Broadway ',Folly" and LAUREL AND HARDY in `Their First Mistake" Mon. Tues, Wed., Jan'y 15-16.17 DOUBLE BILL CLIVE BROOKS in "Sherlock Holmes" and "Great To Be Alive" WITH AN ALL STAR CAST Thurs. ;Fri. Sat., Jan'y 18-19-20. L'ORETTA YOUNG GENE RAYMOND in "Zoo of Budapest" 7.1HR1'LL1S & 'SPILLS GALORE CELEBRATES A'NNI'VERSARY The Rev. 'D,. ;Rogers of ISt. Thom- as celebrated his 519th anniversary of his ministry on li'an, 5. He is a 'form- er Seaforth minister and is held in high regard 'by many 'friend's here. He writes as 'follows:. "Oe ;Tuesday morning, Jan. Seth, 18715, I left my home near Bowman - villa, with horse and cutter to dt'ive to my first circuit, Arthur, Ontario, a d'istan'ce of about 1110 miles, The sleighing was good, but in the last 10 stiles I was caught in a 'blizzard, with intense cold, 'whlich continued almost all the winter, The T, G. ` & le, running 'from Orangeville to Teeswater, was blociced — no train passed through our little town 'for• about 10 weeks—all our retail coming via Guelph and ;Fergus. I do not re- call' a winter comparable to it, save 1004, when the C. P. R, was blocked in the sante locality for 18 days. "This date b'rings me to the com- pletion o'f 59 years, over 50 of which were spent in the 'Methodist Church of the London Conference. A score or more of years were enjoyed in the work, mostly 'located in Huron County, viz.: Gorrie, Brussels, Blue - vale, !Dungannon /and Seaforth: its Perth County at Listowel and in Middlesex County at Kintore, :Ailsa Craig, Thorndale, Taibotville, St. Thomas and London. ;Since 1010 I have sustained a"retired" relation, but have carried on as a supply in Methodist, Presbyterian and 'Bap- tist churches, conducting about. 70 preaching services annually; attended many funerals end launched quite a few happy couples through the gold- COMING—"Arizona to Broadway." en gate of matrimony upon bre pacific ocean of felicity. 'Foe the to do this II am 'prdfoundly gnatefu4 to the 'Giver of all good. "The increase of years has admon- ished nye to desist from the activities of 'former times. Others may increase, but I must decrease, and this is prodb'- ably the last annual message I shall peri. The ancients used to say there was great virtue in the setting sun, and all; moderns know that there is a great deal o'f virtue in X-rays, "As tI have reviewed ,these experi- ences in 'sty annual sketches from year to year, I !fund no food for spy vanity, but every reason for gratitude to the great head of the church and the church itself for their kindness and forbearance, He has 'been graci- ous'beyond expression, and my fellow laborers 'very considerate in the many honors •they have conferred upon me from time to time, "As the evening shadows lengthen I am able to view the future with small concern, content to leave it in the keeping oif IIIim who has marvel- ously guided rete so' far, "'Pe'rhaps some •of our aged 'friends may find their attitude toward the future expressed in the 'following quo- ta•tioni "And though I 'walk with you mu more, The world well move just as 'before,. 'Tis meet it s'h'ould be so; Let each his 'house in order set That h.e may leave without regret , Whenever called to go." D. ROGERS. Mulching Strawberries In many districts it is the practice to mtticlt strawberry plantations with rye straw which, as it is harvested early, is very free from weed seeds and this is a Very important 'feature where it is the custom to take future crops from the plantation. If mantire is used, care should be exercised in order that none will come in edntact with the crown of the plant. Mulch as soon as the ground is frozen hard enough to carry a wagon, for much Vantage may be caused by alternate freezing and thawing. BUIXi[T YOWLSP[NDING �b�dget your savings IT is not enough to budget your expendi- tures. It is just as important - to budget what you hope to save. Every household system include a definite plan of saving each week. should Decide now what you can lay away regularly by careful management. Start an account with the Province of Ontario Savings Once—and stay with your budget. At t the end of the first six months, you'll be agreeably surprised. You will find the long hours these offices are open a great convenience. SEVENTEEN BRANCHES IN ONTARIO O•F qARIAVINGSN� 0 PROVINCE OFFICE EVERYDEPOS/TCUARANTEEDIYONTAR/OGDYERNMENT tS.� J1c 'HEAD OFFICE VftN��p FIDELIS ; ANEW PBUILo Nes SEAFORTH BRANCH t J. McMILLAN, Manages . t. .tS 1