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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Seaforth News, 1934-02-08, Page 4PAGE FOUR THE SEAFORTH NEWS. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 1934 THE SEAFORTH NEWS. Snowdon Bros„ Publishers. WALTON. • The meeting of the Walton Horti- cultural Society will be held Monday night, Feb. 1121th, Worth Huron County 'Black Chap- ter held their annual meeting in the historic county town Goderich. Coun- ty _Master Sir ICnight J. McLeod, of Bayifield, presided, and after the var- lous important business was complet- ed. Past County Master Sir Knight Mew took the chair for the election of officers which resulted as follows: V.W. County Master, Sir Knight McLeod, Baylfiekd; D. C: M., Sir Knight Robson, Londe baro; County Chaplin, Sir Knight Pilgrim, Varna; 'County Reg., Sir Knight Hanley, Clinton; County Tre'as., Sir Knight IIRathwell, Varna; list County Lect., Sir Knight Ruddy, Auburn; 2nd Co, Lect., Sir Kniglht, Cornish, Clinton; ltst County Cen., Sir Knight, Stewart, Londesboro; 2nd County Cen., Sir Knight Hoy, Walton; last County Stan. Bearer, Sir Kn, Boyd, Walton; 2nd County Stan. Bear. Sir Kn. Sty, Clinton; County Per., Sir Kn, Brown- lee, Gaderich; County Tyler, Sir K'n., Watson, Iaondeeboro, It was decided on next place of annual meeting at Clinton and semi-annual at Varna. ,(lodge closed and a dainty lunch was served by the Goderich Sir Knights and an enjoyable night was spent in games. Mr. Crosby Innes is at present at home nursing a broken arm which he received on Jan. 28th while cranking a car on the farm where he is em- ployed at Granton. On !Friday evening, (Feb, 2, a Scotch concert was held in .Duff's United 'Church, A good literary and musical program was rendered and a short talk on .Bobbie Burns by the pastor, !Rev. C. Cumming. A Scotch lunch was served at the close consist- ing of sandwiches and coffee, oat- cakes and shortbread. Those who were present report a very pleasant evening. Regular :meeting of Mission Band will be !held next Sunday morning. ST. COLUMBAN. Miss Gertrude MdGrafh of ICitchen- er spent the week end at her home. Mrs. James O'Loughlin of Strat- ford visited her brother, 1vlr, John La- vin, last week. Mise Eileen Eckert spent last week with her sister, Mrs. James McQuaid. Miss, Agnes Delaney attended the Stratford Normal at-home on Friday evening. Miss Mary Malone entertained a number of her friends at a shower in honor of Miss Anne Dalton on Wed- nesday evening at which the bride - elect received many beautiful and use- ful presents. The C.W.L. are holding 'a euohre and social evening in the parish hall on Friday evening. Hockey.—Tucker-nlith defeated St. Columbian 5.4 on Saturday night. The Greenshirts played good hockey and with a little better brand of goal - minding should have won the game. They meet Egmondviile on Saturday night. EGMONDVILLE. The Mission Bland met in the school room on Thursday afternoon with the president, Anna Dennis in the chair. The meeting was opened with a hymn and the minutes of the last meeting were read by Mildred Finnigan. Roll call was answered by 115 members and the offering was taken. A hymn was followed by the Scripture reading by Shirley Wurm and .prayer by Anna Dennis and Mary Stewart sang a solo. A nice Story was read by Isabel For- rest and a hymn was sung. The meet- ing closed wi.lh prayer by Isabel For- rest and a few games were played. McKILLOP. Following is the report of S.S. No. 6, McKillop, For January. ISr. 'IV.—'Leslie Pryce 75%, Gerald OlHara 70. Jr. TV.—Beatrice Pryce 74, Mary Pryce: 73, Marie tlloegy 70, Wilbur Hoegy 67, Rita Duffy 66, Everett 13euermann 64, 'Hazel 'Sparl'ing 63. ISr. TIIII: Louis 'Hoegy 69, Irene Connelly 66, Hector Lamont 64, Bob Duffy 63, •Alvin Betnermann 61, Billy Little 60 Sr. 111.—Jean P^yce 72, Rose Burns 65, 'Rita Sloane 59. IJ.r. DL— tfarc;aret Lamont 76, Rita Connelly 715, 'Leotta 'Hoegy '71, Roy nEllio'ft and Mervin Beuerman•n (equ- al) lFr.—Isabe'lle Purcell, Alvin .Pryce, 'Grace 'Connelly. Anrona Dale, Teacher. Farm Machinery and Repairs Come in and see our New and Used Cars Agent for Chrysler, DeSoto and Plymouth JOHN G1 \LL1.-!P AGENT FOR FROST FENCE ' All Repair's and Labor Cash. SUPERTEST GAS and OILS ELIMVILLE. On Wednesday evening of last week the charivar•i boys of Eliinville, and lady .friends, numbering 50 in all, gathered at The ,home of Mr. Philip Murch and spent a pleasant evening 'playing progressive croquinole, after which the bride and groom of the community were presented with a chair and a table, and this was fol- lowed by a lunch to all. The pre- sentation was read by Mr, Horace IDelbridge and the presentation was trade by 'Messrs, john Delbridge and (Harold ;Bell, The address was as fol- Iowst—To Mr. and Mrs. Ah'in'Coop- er, Dear Alvin and Lillian, As these are very happy days to you, your host of friends wish you continued happiness as you embark on the sea of matrimony, :It is true perhaps that this voyage will not be all smooth sailing, as life 'to every one has its ups and downs, but we hope that you will be true to God, and to each other and by so doing you will overcome :all lifficulties and thus snake life grand- er and sweater. 'We wish you faith, not the fair weather kind of faith, ,but faith that faces the blackest sky and says "I trust" We also wish you understanding. So many dreams are shattered petal -like, because we do not try to see the other side. 1I1 we would open our self -blinded eyes we would ace what they see, and seeing, we would understand. As a slight tok- en of congratulation and best wishes we would ask you to ,accept this chair and tabie, hoping that as they min- ister to you comfort they may always remind you of the eharivari boys and friends of Elimville, BRUCEFIELD. The annual congregational meeting was held in the school room of the United Church on Tuesday, !Feb. 6th at 8 p.m. .airs. McAsh of London returned to her home last week after spending a week at the home of her sister-in-law, Mrs, R. -'McKenzie, Mr, and JMrs. Zapfe, who have been spending the past few months with friends in Detroit, returned home this week. Mrs. Janet Ross is visiting friends in London this week The Sacrament of the Lord's Sup- per will be observed next Sunday, Feb. bl'th, at 11 a.m. Preparatory ser- vice on Friday evening at 8 P.m, when Rev. Mr. Chandler of Kippen will, preach. The many friends of Mr. John Ha- zelwood •were pleased to see him at Church last Sunday after his recent illness. :Mr. and Mrs. 'A'rthur McQueen and their daughter Margaret and Mrs. Jas, .McQueen of Brocelfielcl visited at the home of S'Ir. and Mrs. George 'Watts last week. The regular meeting of the Brace - field YIPS. was held on Monday, Fe- bruary '5th at 8.15 pan. with Mr. Mc- Leod in the chair. The meeting was opened by singing a hymn followed by prayer by Malvern Snyder. The topic, "Enrichment to the Commun- ity by the YP.S." was taken by Rev. A. Bremner, who gave it in full. The president, T, MdLeed, took the chair for the business and any discus- sion. The meeting closed by singing a hymn, after which .all joined in the 3Tizpah benediction. GODERICH TOWNSHIP ,There was no school at 'No, 8 the first part of the week owing to the stormy weather and the bad roads, though the mail mean never imissed a day during the storm. Mrs. ,frs. Milton Woods has nut been as well as her many friends would like her to be but she is able to be around 11 the time. - Mr. Bob McIlwain spent a few days n 'Goderich last week on business. Miss Esther Harrison is 'spending a ew days with her sister, Mrs, Ernie ell of Porter's 'Hili. Miss Reva Elliott of the 4lt'h con- ession is visiting in Clinton for a ew days. A number of people from the .town- slhi'p attended the funeral on Saturday n Goderic'h,Pf Mrs,Halliday. a 16 -Page Comic Section with New Funnies "Flasih 'Gordon,'". one of the new; f comics in the big 16 -Page (Comic Sec- B tion with The Detroit Stan'dlay'Time's, details :the adventures of a colorful young 'hero an'd his .sweet'h'eart on al f weird new planet. Be sure to. get Sun- day's 'Detroit Times with its new fun- nies and 'old favorite comics. WEST BRODHAGEN. Mr. and Mrs. 'Henry Koehler spent Sunday afternoon with Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Doerr. Mr, Ed. Rose is not improving, as fast as his friends 'would like to see him, Mr, and Mrs. IW.m. Koehler spent Sunday afternoon with Mr, and Mrs. Louis Bennewies J•r. ,Mr. and Mrs. Jerry iDoerr spent Sunday afternoon with Mr. and 'Mrs. George Hoegy ,of Grey. Miss .Evelyn IHoegy spent Sunday afternoon with Miss Marie !Koehler. Mr. Julius Doerr is visiting with Mr. and Mrs, Jerry Doerr, Mr. and Mrs.' 'Norman iBenne'wies spent 'Sunday afternoon and evening with Mr. and Mrs. Charles Eggert. Mr. and Mrs, 'Henry IKleber, Mr, and Mrs. Charles IKleber and children spent 'Sunday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Charles Eggert. Last week roads wore in bad shape, and there was neither wheeling nor sleighing on account of smooth ice on the road, Mr. 'Thomas Purcell is still busy trucking livestock to Toronto every week. CROMARTY. A number of friends and neigh boars attended the funeral of the lat Mr. Jas. Stark on Sunday last. Mrs. R. '13. Quance has rented th U. F. G. Clubhouse to commenc storekeeping on March .1'st, Another baby girl came to bright en the .home of Mr. and Mrs, Keith McLaren on Tuesday, Jan. 30. A very enjoyable time was spent a the progressive oroquinole party held in the basetnent of the church las Friday evening. Tlhe high prizes wer wrong by Mrs, Mary Jane McKella and Calder McKaig, with Mrs. Reid ie and James Scott Jr. winning th consolation prizes. Mrs. Thos. Scott visited her sister Mrs. W. E. Colquhoun Of Clinton las week• Mrs. Littlejohn of Mitchell spen the weelc end with her brother, Mr Wm. Chappel, Mr, R. 13 Quance and Mildred vis iter in Exeter on Sunday. 'Miss Jean McLean of Filnnore Sask„ is visiting with relatives. IWe are sorry to report that Inc 5. Stark had to be taken to the hos pital again. The Ladies' Aid intend holding a crokinole party in the basement o the church on Friday evening. Mrs. O. H Kerslake visited her son, George of Stanley township over the weak end. KIPPEN. Mrs. Joe McLellan is the guest of and Mrs Hugh McGregor. Mr. John C. Doig, L.L.B. of De- troit recently attended a lawyer's con- vention held in Chicago where he was one of the speakers. Representatives were present from all over the United States and John had the honor of be- ing re-elected Associate justice, an afvice he has held for the past Ibsen years. Mrs. Robert McDonald of the Thames .Road is spending a pleasant, vacation the guest of Mr, and Mrs. Wm H. Green, Mr. John C. Doig, LL.B., and his friend, Mr. Francis Edwards L:12.13., of Detroit were .the guests of Mrs. L. J Doig and Miss Janet over the week end. The January meeting of the .Busy Bees' Mission Circle was held at the home o'f Miss Beatrice Cooper on Saturday afternoon last. Miss Marg- uerite MdDonaid presided over the meeting with Margaret Elgie as pian-' ist. Margaret Jones toile the devotion- al "The Bnsy Feet of Jesus." Mildred Workplan read the Scripture lesson :Ind Beatrice D'ayman led in prayer, Mrs. Henderson took the topic for the -afternoon on "Meekness" based on the Sermon on the Mount, which was very intteres'tiirg and helpful. A social h.ou'r followed and a dainty luncheon was served by the h'oste'ss. Rev, E. F. Chandler took as his subject on Sunday morning last, "Ye re the salt of the earth." Messrs. J. . McLean and A. Bell sane. a very line duet, "Work°for the Master." a '13 HILLSGREEN The annual congregational meeting of the Hillsgreen Ohurch is beinlg held on Wednesday evening, Fobru- a'ry 7111, 1934, at 8 o'clock, Id's notice Mr. R. Oonvsi'tt wears a broad smile these days, A young soar arrived at his home. 'Mrs. J. Cochrane has been. confined to her room through illness, We hope for a speedy recovery. istiss Annie Jhn•.oft visited Miss Dorothy Kyle in Hensel', Mrs. E. Broderick of Exeter visi'ted. friends an Parr Line. :Several' are busily engaged at but ehering these days in the vicinity. STANLEY (Report ,Of ISIS..N'o. ;114, .Stanley for January -Sr. `IRT.—iH:arold Jones 69%, Aubrey Far'qu,har 65. Jr. PV,—Mary iF'tarqulhar 74, 'Kath- leen Jones 65. S'r, TIIIT.—Marian Kerslake '515%, George Clifton, :absent, Jr. 1/1. ---Eric Switzer 152%. Sr, III,—ILo'fs 'Rathwe'fl 73%, jean Speir 712, Ernie 'Talbot 63. Don 'Swit- zer 58, 'Wm. Witconlbe 50. Jr, IfT.—KKenneth 1MdKenzie '50%, Mildred Jones, 'absent. il.—'Donny h'iclK•enzie, Alvin Kens- lake. Pr.—Jilt-tile Murdoch, Betty 'Switzer. No. on roll, 18. Average aft, 10.616. Philippa C. IPenfold, Teacher. 'The Misses M•aribel and Jean Car- nie visited at the hone of Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Allan of Zurich for a few days last week. Quite a number of young people at, tended the banquet held at Zurich last Thursday evening. Mr, Joseph Martin, who recently purchased the farm of W. J. Tough is visiting friends on the Branson, Farmers are taking advantage or the recent snowfall to get some of their teaming clone. The bear did not see his shadow on Feb. 2nd. bt was too bright and he had no smoked glasses. Mrs. Will Scotc'h'mer is visiting her mother, Mrs. Brooks, in Clinton. Mr, Rolbert •Penhale is spending a few days at St. Thomas. ,lir, and Mrs. John Scotchnner went to Goderich on Saturday toattend the funeral of Mrs. Halliday. The friends of Miss Beatrice Hous- ton are glad to hear site is recovering from pneumonia. Miss Elizabeth Snowden has finish- ed her short course which she took in Zurich. She came second highest in the nurse's course. WINTHROP. The game 'between Winthrop and Egmondville 'hockey teams last Sat- urday night was 2-1 in .favor orf tEg- ntondville, Winthrop play Tacker - smith 'nest S'aturd'ay .night, 'Feb. 10th. Miss Bessie :Blanchard is visiting friends in 'Stratford this week. Don't forget .the euchre and dance in the hall this !Friday night. Mr. John (Bullard is able to be ar- aund again after his serious illness, Johnny (Frost es stili on the job. A social will be held in aid of the expense fund of the W. M, 5, in .the basement of the church on Thursday evening of this week, Feib, 8111. DUBLIN. Miss Keefer, teacher at St. Cle- ments, was the guest of Mrs. 'M. J. Benninger on %Sunlday. Mrs. A. 'Damling entertained a "500 - party" on Monday night. Miss C'' - Connell won the 'first prize, Mrs. Fred Forrester consolation and Mrs. M. J. Nagle the lucky seat chair. Music and a good luncheon closed a pleasant evening. Mr. Allan McCallum, Detroit, was the guest of Mrs, Geo. E. Holland on .Sunday. MANLEY. We are pleased to 'learn that Mr. W. 'J. Welsh is improving under the Indian doctor's care, 'after two years of constantly trying cures. MaM:r, Thos. (Purcell is always on the alert on •his tracking business, and even though the winter roads are heavy, he has kept 'his schedule reg- rty A number from here took in th,e hockey game 'between four teams in' Seaforth, which Was interesting . all through on account of the friendly li.spositions o'f the teams. VARNA. Mr. Anther Chapman had a very successful "bee" last week in taking clown the barn which lie purchased from Mr. Elsner Webster. Don't forget the social under the auspices Varna L.O.L. in ,the town hall on Tuesday evening next, Febru- ary :13th. Come one, come all. Mrs. C. Steck entertained a num- ber of her friend's l'as't ,Saturday- even- ing. We are pleased to learn that Mrs. J. M'aA's'h is i'mproving from her re- cent illness. Dbtugla's' Egyptian Liniment •should be in every household. Stops bleed- ing at once, cauterizes wounds and prevents 'blood poisoning. Keeps away ;damnation and proud f`esh. TUCKERSMITH; The two young peop'le's 'classes of Turner's Church taught by Mrs. Ernie •Oridh and Mrs: Fear were en- tertained at a crog4ainole garfy ou Monday evening at the home of Mrs. Fear. Prizes were won by hazel Ashton and Bert 'Garrett, also con- solation prizes by Norman Pepper and !Sadie 13'sh, A short 'business meeting was held when Mrs, .Fear was re-elected as teacher of the Jun- ior Bible Class with Edwin Joihi,i5 'and -airs. L; Te•bbutt as assistants. ,Lt was decided that the young people get up •a play• and a committee was named to select the characters. The play, "'Here Coarses Oharlie," was chosen, The yioungladies popped a large pan of popcorn which was serv- ed wrath home-made candy. A vote of thanks to tthe hostess was tendered on motion of Margaret Crich and Bea- trice Walters. Miss Reta Fear of 'Goderich is spending a week's vacation at the hone of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Fear. A Thirteenth Wedding Annivers sary was celebrated by Mr. and Mrs. David MdLeau on Friday evening With over 1150 guests present at their home, Mrs, James Riley and baby are visiting her parents, Mr, and Mrs, R. Fulton in Mitchell, BORN Consitt,—JIn Stanley Township, 0111 Jan, 30th, 1934, to Mr. and Mrs. Russell Co:nsitt a son (Harold Tho- mas Webster). . Schade, 'In Scott 'Memoria'l Hospital, Seaforth, on Thursday, .Feb. b, 1934, to Mr. and Mrs, Norman 13. &hade, of Walton, a son. KNIGHT—In Kitchener , on Janu- ary 211st, to Mr. and Mrs, Leslie Knight, a daughter. CONSTANCE. The 'W.A. held their regular meet- ing in the •basement of the church on Thursday, Feb. list. The meeting op- ened with the President in the chair, The Lard's prayer was repeated in unison and hymn 490 .was sung. Pray- er was offered by Mrs, Roy Lawson. Minutes of last meeting read and ad- opted. It was decided to hold a Valentine social on Friday evening, Feb. 116t'h. The admission 110 cents for everyone. Hymn 4712 was sung after which the Scripture lesson was read and commented on by Mrs. Wm, Brit- ton. A reading entitled, "My Creed," was given by Mrs. Roy Lawson. A reading, "The Closed D'o'or,' by Mrs. P. Lindsay, also a reading by Mrs. George Wheatley, entitled, "Thoughts for the New Year" The meeting clos- ed with prayer by Mrs. Britton, .Mr, Benj. Riley of the 91111 conces- sion is seriously il'l. At time of writ- ing he is somewhat improved. The W, A. will hold a Valentine social on Friday evening Feb. 116. Lunch will be served and a good pro- gram is being prepared; The W. M. S. will hold their mon- thly meeting and day al prayer on !February 16; FROSTY (Editor, Seaforth News.—There was to be an address by the President, Mr. Ross MacKay, at the Wednes- day n•i,ght •meeting, but the night was cold and the President .came late .and "R.J," was there before him, so R. R. Ross made a motion that we move the address on to the March meeting. R. J. asked for the privilege for speaking from his ow.n angle. This address is on a very important subject, namely, "Some Phases of the C.C.F. Movement" The C.C.,F,, we believe to be Communistic, a con - •glomerate al. United Farmers of Al- berta, Slaskatchelwan, Manitoba, On- tario and B'ri'tish Columbia; Just when. agriculturists became Reds we don':t know. What. President Mac- Kay would have said, had he spoken, 1 do not kn'o'w. Once I t'hough't he was going to speak, but Robert was there, you know, and he didn't. May- be he will next time. 1 do not knew wih'a't the Secretary was doing, but hope 'these teachers run their class- rooms better than. this. JO'SEP'H F'ORR'ESTT, February 7, 1934, Baling Sheep Pelts '4Vlien sheep pelts have to be ship- ped a long distance to .market, they should be carefully spread Wool side clown, paying close attention to see that all wrinkles or "fo'I<ls are .careful- ly straightened out in the head, :side and, leg p!ieccs. ISalt—about a pounid and a half to a .pelt—shoulcl then be evenly slprindded'over the pellt, which is Left spread out for a few clays un- til the salt melts and soaks 'in.'I'1 'can :then be hung out to dry. Drying may 'be hastened if the Pelts are stretched by tacking to a wall or fence in a in'ann•er 'similar to the praoti,ce in handling the pelts of fun -bearing ani- mals. 'When the sheep pelts are thor- oughly dry they may be 'hsipped in safety by placing one on top of the other, and baled ut ;p;rs 411 115 to 26 aceordulg to ;size a cDa.voeight,e rr„ REGENT , 3EATRE SEAFORTH NOW PLAYING DOUBLE BILL BUSTER 'CR•ABBE in "Tartan The Fearless" and JACK 'HULBERRT in "Jack's The Boy" Mon.-Tues.-Wed.,Feby. 12-13-14 RONALD COLLMAN KAY ;FRANCIS in "CYNARA" An international stage success comes to the sound screen Comedy News Reel Thurs.-Fri.-Sat., Feby. 15-16-17 GEORGE ARLTSS in "The King's Vacation .Comedy Cartoon • * * * * * * * * s * NEWS AND INFORMATION * * FOR THIE BUSY FARMER * ▪ (burnished' by •Ontario Depart- * * ment of Agriculture,) * * * * * * * * : * • The Poultry House The poultry house 20 feet deep on the 'Experiment'al Station at Harrow has always shown its superiority over poultry houses of shallower' con- struction, particularly in exposed situ- ations, There is more comfortable condition, a freedom from draughts, and a higher temperature in a house of this depth, providing the north, east, and west walls are tightly con- structed. At this season of the year high, cold winds find their way through cracks and crevices in 1a house which appears to be storm proof and a check-up.. some cold windy night on these conditions, if they exist, is a good paatclice. Loose windows and doors or alley -ways on the north side are dangerous as slight colds may lead. to more serious col, - plications and will certainly check production, The Countryside Beautiful ! There is every evidence •t•hat On- tario has definitely passed out o'f the :pioneer stage and is rapidly assuming the attitude and appearance of a that- nee country, The people of the prov- ince, rural as well as urban, are de- veloping a sincere interest in things ofa beauty, and this .should be encoumag ed in every way possible. The 'Ontario Agricultural College is doing all it can to foster an inter- est in beautifying farm .Noses and the countryside in 'general. One of its activities in this line is the conducting of free short courses at the College which are open to men and women of any age• (Beginning on ,February 5th there is being given a one-week short course in floriculture. This will include in- struction in growing all kinds of gar- den flowers, as well as '!louse plants. Then beginning on February .12th will be a course relating mare parti- cularly to landscape gardening in- cluding studies of all kinds of trees, shrubbery and perennial flowering plants and the .proper use and ar-. rangemen't of these for the best ef- fects around farm and town homes. 'This should be a ,real opportunity for all persons interested its develop- ing more beautiful home surrounclings and a more attractive ,countryside. Marketing Weak Spot "Unregulated deliveries to the Un- ion Stock Yards is a definite weak spot in livestock marl eti.ng," stated Garnet H. Duncan, Livestock Investi- ator, Ontario Marlceting Board. He said that,in the past, when ell shipments were made by rail, offer- ings for the day were on .tate market by appmoxinllately 9.00 arm. At that hour, therefore, buyers were aware of the amount- of available ,stock. To- day, however, while railroad ship- ments remain on tie same basis of delivery, truck deliveries are made at. all hours. "In nny opinion," he continued, "a .definite time limit s'h'ould he set for. 'tru'c'k deliveries, In this way, uncer- tain'ty as to ,the •amnvnt • ''nek transit would be eliminated, so 'far as the buyer and co'm'm'iss'ion man are 'concerned. "The present method of staking truck deliveries, during all trading hours, destroys stability in prices; curtails the usefulness of The coin- mission man; gives an unfair Avian - lege to the buyer, and forces the pro- ducer to assulme the incidental iasis. "This 'colndiitian only bends further emphasis to the fart tihlat, if the pro- ducer is to be protected, every ship- ment of livesltock slliotiltl be made ud- der a bill of lading, consigning 'fife stook to a•specefie comtniss'ion ;house."