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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Seaforth News, 1934-07-26, Page 1In obscure and wayside places, In remotest countryside, Roses bloom, their pink flushed faces Kissed by winds that wander wide; Bright and modest is their smiling Fresh the fragrance that they fling. Weary hearts from care beguiling Sweet the solace that they bring. f . , HURON COUNTY'S LEADING NEWSPAPER Thou, dear heart, whose toil seem lowly, Love and labor all in vain. Though thou seem'st to toil obseure1ys Great may be thy meed and gain; . As the wilding rose, whose glor3r Gladdens all the vale and hill, So mayest thou, who toil obscurely, Scatter blessings at thy will. H.B,A,... WHOLE SERIES, VOL. 56, Na. 30 SEAFORTH, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, JULY 26, 1934 Phone 84. $1 a year. DINNERS and SUPPERS Regularly HOT LUNCHES at all hours OUR HOME MADE SPECIALTIES Prices Reasonable heOlympia Confectionery and Restaurant ,....•.....-..ter. VINEGAR THE BEST WE CAN BUY XXX, just at the regular price per gal 45c FLY GO SPRAY, kills flies, moths and mosquitoes 35• 16 oz, bottle for YOUNG'S' JELLY POWDERS.— reg. 3 for 25c @ 4 for TUNA FISH @ ..per tin 22c CHICKEN HADDIE @ 2 for 25c OLD CHEESE, real nippy, per lb. 20c SALMON 1 pound tin @ 10c F,AGLE BRAND MILK per tin 20c WATER ,GLASS ...: 2 tins for 25c PEANUT BUTTER @ 2 lb. for 25c 19c Eggs, Butter, Dried Apples and Fea- thers taken as cash. A. C. `.Midge PIIONE 166 icommatrorisearmseseausfflamonaramwases OBSERVE CENTENNIAL The congregation of St. George's Church, Goderich, are celebrating their 10'0'th birthday this week and in- vited the people of the Deanery of Huron to join in thanksgiving with them, A large number of people were present on Tuesday evening; certain cf the clergy who have served in the parish in past years, clergy of the deanery, ministers of the several con- gregations in Goderich, and members cif several Anglican choirs were pres- ent and assisted in the thanksgiving service. Bishop 'Seager preached. From St. Thomas' Church, Seaforth were: Mrs. Thorne, Miss Clara Pink- ney, Miss Josephine Edge, Mr, Wil- liams, Mr, F. Bartlette,. Mr. Thomas Jackson, Churchwarden, and ,Canon ,E. Appleyard, who acted as ;Bishop's ohlaplain. EGMONDVILLE. The late Mrs. Robert Finnigan of iDungannon was honored in death, when large numbers of relatives, al -leads and neighbors attended her funeral Which was held from , Dttn- .gannon United Churoh with the pas- tor, Rev. D. A. MacMillan, conduct- ing the services at the home,, the. ,church and the grave -side. All mem- bers of the uainily were present for the funeral, with the exiccption,o'f one daughter, Mrs, William Kilpatrick, of Hanley, Saskatchewan. Passing away on her 77th birthday, Mrs. Finnigan, !who previous to her marriage to Ro- bert Finnigan 513 years ago, was Miss (Sarah McQuaid, had been a life-long and highly respected resident of the district. Interment was in. Dungan- non cemetery, the pall -bearers being her three sons, William J., Frank and Robert Finnigan, a son -iib -law, Rob- ert Elgie ,of Ki'ppen, a grandson II'a,r- o1d ,Finaigan of Sea'forthy and a nepih- 'ew W'il'liam J. Reido'f Ais'hlfield, Re- latives .were present for the funeral from ` Sea'forith, E.gmoncllvi;lle, Ki'p'pen, lLucknow, Wh•itec'hurch and 'Tees water. NORTHSIDE AND EGMOND- VILLE Reverend T. .4, Carmichael, Rever- end Charles Malcolm, The two congregations are co-oper- ating until September 9th. Sunday, July 29th.—.lir, Malcolm will conduct the service at Northside at 11 a,tn. and at Eghnondville at 7 p.m, The morning theme will be ''The. first Portrait of Christ in the Early Church." The story in the evening will,,be "Jephthah's Daughter." Keep this as a reminder: 1,1 a,m, 7 p.m.. July 22 S 29—Northside, Egmondville Aug: 5 & 12—Egmondville, Northside Aug. 19-26=Northside, Egmondville Sept. 2'-.9-IEgntoirdville, Northside ST. THOMAS' CHURCH Services on 9th Sunday after Trin- ity, July 29th.--iSund;ayl school and Bible Class, 10 a.nh. Morning service pl a,ah. Sermon by the Rector. Topic, The Threefold Cord of Wisdom, Strength and Tenderness, 'Evenin service, 7 p.tn, sermon to- pic, The Right Use of Recreation. Ail welcome. Canon E, 'Apples ard, Rector. McKILLOP CHARGE. Sermon topic, "Godliness with Con- tentmenr." Bethel Church choir will supply the music • at morning service in Duff's Church, Rev. G. E. Morrow, pastor, McKILLOP BRANCH W.M.S. The lic'Killop Branch of the W.M. 5, of First Presbyterian Church held ita July meeting at the home of William Drover on Thursday after- noon. 'The afternoon was spent in sewing after which the president, Mrs J. L. Bell, presided over the devotion- al period and conducted the opening exercises. .A pleasing solo, "Sweet Peace," was sung by Mrs. J. al. Gov- enlock, accompanied by Mrs..Helen McMillan. airs. M. A. Reid was pre- sent and gave the inspiring topic, "Blessed are , the Peace -makers, which proved interesting and helpful. A poem entitled, "Home" was nicely recited by Mrs. N. R. Dorrance, A hymn was sang, folloy-ed by ali re- peating the Lord's prayer 1n unison, which closed the meeting. EGMONDVILLE W.M.S. The W.M.S. of 'Egtnondville Unit- ed Church was held at the home of firs. Wm. Charters with a large num- ber present. Mrs. James Allan pre, sided. The meeting opened by sing- ing'. Hymn '51111, "0 Canada." The Scripture lesson, Psalm 03, was read in unison, also the Lord's prayer. The devotional lealflet was read by Mrs. Janes Broad'fo'ot, During the business session Kira. Malcolm pre- sided and the minutes, also roll call, were taken by.. the secretary, Mrs. D. MdLean, Mrs, McM'i71a•n gave the treasurer's report. (Hymn 354 °O Jesus I ;Have. Promised." A reading entitled "The Vision of An Interces- sion," by Miss Louise ,Allan, alter which Miss Grace Cassenteiri contra, bated a pleasing solo, The topic from. the Study hook was taken 'by firs. James Allan, Hymn 338,, "Jesus Calls. Us o'er the Tuaniilt," .Mrs, Birk closed the meeting with prayer; A delicious lunch •boas then served and a social time spent. a McKILLOP. INSPECTOR'S REPORT 218 ()Mario St„ Stratford, Ont,. July ,114th, 1934. Mayor A. D. Sutherland, :Seaforth, Ont, Dear 'Sir,—'I regret very much that I was not able to sleet you when in 'Seaforth..( have completed the aud- iting of your Relief Vouchersand books for the past season from Oct- ober to May and find everything in No, 1 condition, Your books are kept very accurately and the people seen to be receiving adequate relief so far as I can see, d might suggest that you ask your merchants to specify on their bills, the weights and prices of the differ- ent commodities, so that the indigents as well as the Relief Department can check up. This is the only suggestion I have to stake and' I night say that your town of Seaforth seems to be doing her best for those in need. Your very truly, W. J. licCULLY Inspector, District 'No, 3. (Tile weights and prices referred to in the above letter apply to a com- modity selling for say 9c per pound, or three pounds for a quarter when the price should be entered as 8 and one-third cents per pound and not ,nine cents.—A!D.S,) CURFEW On Saturday evening at 9 p,tn„ with the ringing of the curfew bell, Chief of Police Snell commenced a new duty which has devolved upon him as the result of a decision of the town council at a special meeting on Friday night. -Nu formality was nec- essary, as the bylaw has been on the town books though not observed, Curfew 'Was instituted by William the Conqueror nearly a thousand years ago as a signal to the in- habitants to .over tires, extinguish lights and retire to rest. The modern curfew is a warning that children must be off the streets at that hour unless accompanied by an older per- son. TOWN COUNCIL A special meeting of the council was held 00 Friday evening, July 2.Oth at 8 p.nh. Present, Mayor Sutherland. Reeve Crosier, Councillors Hudson, R. W. Eberhart, Broderick, Bolton and L. Eberhart, '.Hy law No. 358 was passed to sane- tiaah taking over the 'Wolverton flour mill• L'roderick-Cru ier.—That 3londay, August 6th be proc;ainied Civic Holi- day by Mayor Sutherland. Several other matter, were also be- fore the council, REPAIRING SCHOOL The public school is the scene of mush a.tivity this week, Flours are 'being cleaned and given a polished surface 1l1 the class roost- desks throughout the school have been double and these are being replaced by a complete set of single desks, lir. •HarryHart is in charge of the work, A new $600 automatic furnace stoker will also be installed. ENJOYABLE PICNIC A joint picnic of 1Staffa and 'Seaforth Junior Women's Institute and Junior Farmers was held at Jowett's grove, Btaylficld, on Tuesday afternoon when about 200 attended and a delightful afternoon and evening were spent. After supper dancing was enjoyed at the pavilion, The following were winners fn the various sport events: 26 yard clash, girls, Jean Smale, 'M. !Arrest. . 215 yard dash, boys,' H. Coleman, A. Finlayson. Three-legged race, Clarence Nor- ris and Jean !Smile. !Necktie' race—C. Norris and Mary Allen. !Coat .race—IH, Coleman, Mary A1 - len. Sodka Biscuit Race—Marg. Forrest. Wheelbarrohv race-ilst, Harold Jackson; 2nd, Gordon Popple. Shoe Race—Ernie Ross and Rena McLaren, S'.taffa carried off the honors in re- lay race and softball, The evening was spent in .,boating and swimming.\ ANN'OUNCE'MENT. Mrs, Win, Bo visitingMr, and Mrs, 2,1 Patrick, Seaforth, Boyd is her par-''aia,nounce- thud engagement of their ents, Mr. and Mrs, Robert Miller of daughter Rema Ross, to Mr. Charles Grey. !Percival Westaway, von of Mr. and Mrs. John Boyd is visiting friends Mrs. W. a. Westaway, lH'amdlton: The in II'amilton.. .marriage will take place in August.. A BIRTHDAY Miss- Margaret Robison, Sperling street, celebrated' her 8,5th birthday, on July lith. Miss Robison celebrated her birthday in a rather unique fash- ion and also demonstrated that she is still quite active, She put a quilt on the frame on 'Monday, July 1tsth, and on her birthday, the 1.'8th,• she finish- ed quilting. Ladies who called on this day were amazed at her remarkable quickness, as she did not take time off to celebrate until the - work was :finished, anassisted, Her many friends wish her many more birth- days. SUCCESSFUL GARDEN PARTY. The second annual garden party under the auspices of the Seaforth !Branch of the Canadian Legion and the Seaforth Hi,ahlanders Band, sche- duled for Thursday night last, was postponed 11 Friday evening on ac- count of uncertain weather. A storm early Thurdsay afternoon threatened to spoil the „flair so it was decided to wait till the next night; as the evening proved fine a number were on hand Thursday evening. However, the following evening there was a large crowd in attendance at - the event and a most successful affair took place, The usual amusements and attractions were well patronized and an excellent proari ns was put on during the evening, inclading numb- ers by the Band, a1S,, vocal and in- strumental soulless a''1 readings. 1V, H. G'f irr, \1,I, te.e'l ae chair- man; Pcatrnaster C. P Sias spoke representing :'.1c Lsn!, a ,and Mayor 'Stahel -land , t, thanking un behalf of thr _t.- i. ..arse wh" had help cd with lla: am:on-a MEETS BROTHER FIRST TIME IN 20 YEARS folla i .g \Ch1,; l' despatch refers to ur. •Vinaent who is yiait-ng his 01='iter 1:1 SeaI„rtit: \Windsor, July 33: -\\'hen a man ,,.....;d itis' 'ace , .,,..dao and a -1:e 1 the rata . r. a:zc' to United Suites l's: a aster Joan C. -Kelley thought the visitor must have been affec:e.t by Sae heat. IIe didn't re- cognize his 'brother \lir eat C. of San Francisca. Calif., ahem he ltd :lot aeon in =ii yvars. lir. and Mrs, Vincent C. Kerley have Zeit for Seaforth to visit his mother W13001 he had not seen for 18 yeaa. Fresh from San Francisco which has heeu torn by a form of civil war- tin 15st week, lira Kelley expressed fdoubt as to whetiher the Border Cities had been through even a mild form of :he depression, such was the contrast between the happy and contented appearance of its citi- zens as compared with the anxiety which four years of economic chaos: have wsittea into :he ateea of his fel- low countrymen. Asked for an eye - witless 20511111,f the San Francisco strike, the California industrialist Wali tuhabfe to help, "We were not at home when all those incidents occurred," Mr. Kelley said, and all I know is, as Will Ro- gers ays, 'what I read 10 the papers.' "But I could talk for hours about our wonderful California climate ." he suggested, hopefully perhaps, and with the complete air of a native son who- preceded the Forty-niiiers with :41ady ,Burnett's mountain men party. 'Windsor and its adjacent communi- ties were a matter of astonishment to Mr. Kelley after 20 years' absence. "My surprise is so great that I can hardly express it," he pointed out early in: the interview. "It has grown amazingly and it has taken on, the metropolitan appearance which this continent associates with civic pro- gress. (But that isn't all." Mr. Kelley spoke enthusiastically of Canada's future as a whole and ex- pressed his firm belief that the pop- ulation of the Border Cities will .dou- ble in a decade. That the N. R. A. had, under the leadership of Di-esident'Roosevelt, ac- complished a great deal ain, stimulat- ing business recovery in the United States, was 33r. I:elley's firth con- viction. - "'Any student of affairs utast ad- mit," Ile said "that the N.R.A. and. other of President. Roosevelt's enter- prises have done much to restore business in the United States with in- credible 'speer;. But the greatest sur- prise li have had in recent years came with this visit to the Border where I have found such unbelievable devel- opanent,,, Graduation. Gifts That very pleasant occasion—Graduation—really does deserve some lasting recognition -something enduring to perpetuate the joy of the occasion—to perpetually mark the success achieved. And to help your selection we suggest Wrist Watch $10.00 Waterman Pen & Pencil $ 375 Gift Ring $ 2,50 Necklet of Pearls $ 2,50 Necklet of Marcasite Settings $ 2,50 Manicure Set ..,.... $ 2.50 Travelling Sets $ 3,50 Bill Fold and Key Tainer Set .. , $ 2.00 Book Ends $ LOU Cuff Links $ 1.00 And with many other beautiful gifts that will help the happy occasion, we suggest that you Phone 194. SHOP AT AVAUGE IT PAYS Res. 10. VETERANS' PICNIC Boy s It, years, 1 'George Brown, (Goderlcil); 2 Harry Earle (Seaforth) Girls race—'1 Louise Moarison;. Doris Barlow, it Girls' race --,1 Gladys Clark; .d— 31. -Barlow. Boyo' race ---1 Lorne Ibbotson; <3 David Grieve. Boys' race—1 Bub Clarkson; 2— , Lloyd Carter, The annual picnic of the Harm CuCamay War Veterans was held oi Clan Gregor Square, 'Bayfield, with record estimated attendance of around 700, and a wonderful time was had by al:. A cuttple of casualties oc- curred during the day, one of whi,at seemed appropriate to the oec tion but none the less regrettable Jackie Cook; aged alta, of Clinton, fractured his left arta when he fell ori one of the his cannons on the Square, Eddie .Anderson, aged forty, of Ex- eter, split his finger while playing b:dl, Bn'th were given medical atteu- tiun by doct,,rs who were present. The big event was in charge of an aggressive committee headed by Ir, Burchill of Brussels, zone representa- tive. The baby contest tanners were under 1 year, Clara Garrick. daughter of lir, and airs, William Garrick, of •Godericlh. Under 2 years, Bobby Bell, son of 11r, and lir.. Robert \V. 'Bell, co Goderich. The judges were Mrs, D. E Canhnhell, Godcrich and firs. Thomp- son, Clinton. A men's ball game resulted 14-8. A girls' ball game, Clinton vs. .M1- Stars, resulted in a win 20-h1 for thelatter.. :4 foot hall game between Carlings and a picked team of the Huron iLeague ended 2-1 in favor of the brewers, Carlinga scored the only goal in the first Half; all-stars tied early in the second half and Carling -s scared the winning goal in the last 'five minutes, Charlie Ferguson turn- ed in a great game in goal. The teams All Stara -}Goal C. Ferguson; backs ;Higgins, Sangster; half backs Percy Little, Rutherford, Thompson; for- wards, .(Weston, Watson, Steiss, 'Car- ter, Wilson. Caelings—Goal Vincent; backs Mc- ILeod, I3'fl'born; halves Lloyd, Brown, Magill; forwards Allen, Haywood, :Collins, Gilder, Poxon; 'subs. Bruce, Fbrres'ter. The following are the winners of the sports events: Veterans' Wives' Race — 1' Mrs. Ohm (W'inghraan); 2 Mrs. M. Aitche- sen (;Bluevale), Veterans' Race —1 J. K. Cornish CBruce1 el:d); ? Jtack Snazel (Goder- ich); 3 Harry Town (Wiughant). !Lad'ies' Novelty Rare -1 Anna Cor- nish (IBrucelfield); 2 Evelyn Heard (Clinton). Races— Ghia, 5 years, 1' Jean McIntyre, 2 Dorothy Ana McLeod, IBoys 5 years, 1 Jack Bradley, 2 Gordon Thomas. ?Girls, 8 years, 1' !Doreen alorsison: 2 !Irene Bradley. Boys 8 years, 1' Kenneth Miller, 2 Douglas King. !Girls, 12 year, 1' ,Gladys Clark, 2 Margaret B'arlow. Boys' 113 years, 1 Lorne Ubbotson ((,Scafor'th); 2 Bob Clarkson (Clinton): Girls, 116 years, 1 Agnes Campbell (Goderich); 2 Margaret Nigh (Sea forgh). j' xi, 111111.11J13117 183117 CONNELL-DALE RE -UNION;. On Wednesday, July 15 the assutse.: Connell -Dale Re -union was field "Conodaie," the pleasant summer re- sort of Mr, and Mrs. \Veru, Coifnell, Clinton, Guests nuntbering aroma sixty were present front Owen -Sana :, Lucknotr, Walkerton, Clinton, Varna, Myth, Londeebora and Cottstanc.. The weather was ideal for raced„ boating! and avvimming and all enjoy- ed a pleasant afternoon together. The following were successful in captur- ing prizes at the races: Children, 6 years and under, Bruce Tyndall, Lois Connell, Barbara Dail , Girls 9 years and under, Marie Con- nell Gloria Connell, Betty Dale, 'Lays, 9 years and unifier, Lor; D-tle, Bruce Tyndall. ;Girls, 12 years and under. Dori Tyndall, Marie Connell, Gloria Con- nell. Buys, 12 year. and under, Glen Carter, Lorne Dale, Bruce Tyndall. 'Girl., 15 years and under, shoe racy Jean McDonald, Beryl Carter; Doris Tyndall. Boys, 16 years and under, Weldon Tyndall, Gerald •Connell, Glen Carter. Young ladies basket ball race, Dor- is Tyndall, !Young men's candy race, Alvin • Dale, Grand Iniothers throwing the bar.' through ring, Mrs, Will Cartel.: Elastic race, Mrs. Marks, wfnnIe t side. Boys candy race, Glen Carter.. -Grandfathers' golf race, Mr. 'Wifi- Carter. (Guessing contest, Mr. Tack CoafneIan After plartaking of a bounteous supper a short business .meeting was 'held whets the-fioliowing officers wero' elected for the corning year: ;President, Mr, T. Colson; secretary,. Mrs, Verne Dale; treas., Miss Marjor— ie Colson. STANLEY. 'Mr. and Mrs, S). C. Martin of De-.• ' troit called nn friends on 'Goslien line on Sunday. Mr, Marlin taught in the Goshen school over forty years ago' and this was has first visit to this sec- tion since, that time. ' !Rev. E. A. and Mrs, Poulter and son George of Bro'wnsvil'l.e visited' i'cn' a few clays with friends in (Stanley. Mr. and Mrs. !Wilbert Johnston o. Goderich spent Sunday with Thos.; Robinson and family, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Boyd of Nia- gara spent a .few days 'with t'h'eir coir - sin, Mrs. Roy Lannong Mr. and Airs, Jae. : Armstr"ou:g and family of Rosetown, Sask., are visit- ing with the fo'ralher's mother, Mrs, Wilson Armstrong;.