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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Seaforth News, 1934-08-30, Page 1Use well the moment; what the hour Brings for thy .use is in thy power; And what thou best canst understand Is just the thing lies nearest to ' thy hand. Art thou little, do that little well, and for thy comfort know he Sea HURON COUNTY'S LEADING NEWSPAPER The biggest man can de his biggest- work no better' than just so. Like the Star that shines afar, Without haste and without rest, Let each man wheel with steady sway: - Round the task that rules the day; • And do his best. —Translated from Johann Goethe.. WHOLE SERIES, VOL. 56, No. 35. SEAFORTH, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, AUGUST 30, 1934 Phone 84. $11 a year. DINNERS and SUPPERS Regularly HOT LUNCHES at all hours OUR HOME MADE SPECIALTIES Prices Reasonable The Olympia Confectionery and Restaurant Anniversary Sale One Year in Business BANANAS @ ... , .... per doz. 20c SEEDED RAISINS @ 1Sc per pack SALMON 1 pound tin COFFEE, our own blend Ib l� SA c BAKING POWDER, with glass `` per jar 25c 'h'TALTED MILK CHEESE sc 2 packs. CLOTHES PINS BAGS....5c each EDUCATOR Twin Thin Soda Biscuits per pack. llc SODA BISCUITS2 pounds 25c 1 0 c BROKEN BISCUIT 3 pounds for KELLOGG'S WHOLE WHEAT BISCUIT 2 pack. for 25c CAUSTIC SODA , . , 10c per lb. l,c extra per dor. for Eggs in Trade, 25c AP" ra C. BouUee PHONE 166 ANNUAL MEETING The annual meeting of The scan's Hospital Aid to Scott Memor- ial Hospital will be held oft Thursday, ISep:t. 6, at 3430 p,m,, in Carnegie hall. All members are asked to attend. NORTH'SID°E AND EGMOND- VILLE Reverend T. A. Carmichael, Rever- end' Charles Malcolm. IStundtay, Sept, 2.-1111' am, in Eg- mondvi'lle Church, Subject, "These sHands," 7 p.m, in .North Side, sub- ject, "Supposition or Certainty," McKILLOP CHARGE. `'Where You Are .with 'What You Have". A me'ssiage of encouragement for young and old', IRev. 10. E. Mor- row, Pasltor. HORSE DIES IN RUNAWAY Much sympathy is expressed with lir, Jack Storey in the loss of his horse this week. Jack was coming in the North Road when. his horse be- came frightened and ran away, devel- oping unsuspected speed. 'Itt went into the d'itc'h in front of the 'Kerr farm and :fell, breaking its reek, the driver fortunately escaping unhurt. Mr. 'Storey is now in the market for a new motive power for his business, SLOW SIGNS "Intersection—Tun Miles an hour" is the inscription on signs erected by the Ontario Department of High- ways this week :on the highway, about 2il0 feet on- each side of Main street, EGMONDVILLE W.M.S. The \\ -\I S, of Egmondvili•e church was held -at the Moon of lir. James 1lroadioot, Mrs. James Ilan presid- ing. The Meeting opened by singing hymn 485,'Jesus Keep Me Near the Co.s," The Lord's prayer was re- peated in unison. The devotional leaf- let was read by Miss Mabel Cameron and the minutes also toll call by the secretary, Airs, D. McLean. The ;tyrant, "Blest be the Tie that Binds," was ,ung in memory of Mrs'. Samuel Houston and Miss Belie Sproat. A reading, "Cancelled Prayer," by Jean- ette Finnigan. .t1rs, Junes Broadioot and Mfrs. Will Charters contributed a pleasing duet Other leaflets were ta- ken by Mrs. Haney, Airs, sBroadloot. Mrs, McMillan, Miss Thom. .Miss Eleanor Broadioot, Mrs, Eyre, Mrs, Allan. 'Hymn 474, • "I've Wandered Far Away from tGodi" -Mrs. Kirk \ro closed the meeting with prayer, after which a delicious hutch was served and a social time was spent. BAiSEBALL 1By a narrow margin of 13-1 'Hetnsal baseball team met their "W.aterloo" at 'Kitchener on. Wednesday. After winning ;their 'first game with Waterloo they lost the second and Wednesday's .game gave the honors to the insurance town in a very close decision. 'Though Inow eliminated, the Hen - team 'has played' fine ball and this year again captured the district c'hlant!pions'hip of the Intercoimty in- termediate league. SCHOOLS RE -OPEN Tuesday, Sept. 4th, at 9 a.m. is the official time for re -opening all schools for the fall term, The teaching staff's of the local public school and Colleg- iate Institute remain unchanged, Considerable alterations have been made as •the pu'b'lic school involving converting the seating into single seats and the installation of an. auto- matic stoker furnace. Mr. H. .Edge has a contract for in- . stalling ifive new work desks in th.e .iaiaoratory at the ;Collegiate. To make room for these and give more window light, the partition at the rear of the classroom, forming the' chemical or storage room, has been removed. Tables and 'cases along the inner wall have been replaced by narrow ,Shelves. All desks are being repaired. G. A Sills & Sons are in charge •of the It is understood that licenses for plumbing. the three hotels are in the mail and BEER LICENSES ON WAY 2 !Word is awaited hourly from 'To- ranto 'concerning authority to sell .beer in Seaforth hotels, will arrive Thursday. RECOVERING NICELY Word has been received that Airs. Harolcli White, who has been in the Wingham Hospital since July 30th when she suffered' severe injuries in a motor 'accident hear Blue/vale, is umpraving nicely and !last weelc was removed! to 'Toronto to undergo alit operation for the removal of a clot and small cyst at the base of her skull. The operation was successful and She patient is making a good .recovery, and expects to be 'home in a couple of weeks. "TheyServed till Death; LEG The annual Huron County Neter ans' Church Parade will he held' in iRrussela !on' Sunday, 9th !September 'Asp 'benebs will be wotra, win any member .of the Canadian Legion not possessing one please notify the Sec- retary im:miedialtely. Further particul- ars .regarding the parade will be ad- vised the members later, Why Not We?" Eight ears on one cob of corn, to which reference was made in these columns last week. TOWN 'COUNCIL t.A special meeting of 'Council was ,held' in the council chamber at 3 o'clock p.nt. on August 25th. Present Mayor, 'Reeve, Councillors Hudson, !Robt. E. Eberhant, 'Broderick, 'Bolton and tioh•nstotre. Moved by (Broderick-1Boltan.=That this Council has no objection to the granting Of licenses for the sale of beer and 'twine in standard hotels in the Town of ISeaforth, and also rec- otrnmend that a liquor store be estab- lished in the said Town of Seaforth to serve the district, • there being no li- quor store nearer titan Stratford on the (East, :Walkerton to. the North and London to the South; that the said Town of Seaforth is not now nor was it at any time under local option, and a copy of this resolution be sent to the Liquor Control Board of Ontario. Carried. Special meeting of council held in council chamber at 8 p.m,, August 27. • Present • Mayor, Reeve, Councillors Hudson, Roht. I:. 'Eberhart, Broderick aacl +Johnstone. Minutes of last regular and special meetings read and confirmed. Moved by R. \V. Eherhait, second- ed by lI. Hudson, that the fenceview•- ers inspect Mrs.TleMillan's property where tine fence and garage are and if found to he on the street instructions he issued for the immediate removal cif sante. Carried. Moved by W. W. Crosier, second, ed by Jno, J. Froderick—1 hat the ad in the'Anterican Filler for Wolverton flour still be paid $3.50. Carried, - Mroved by J. J. Broderick, seconded by Robert W. Eberhart, that Mr. jno. A, Wilson he instructed to set a price of $24,000 to Mr, Wolverton, - subject to prior sale and Mr. Wolverton to get his commission above sante. Car- ried. • Hudson-Eherh.art.--That this Coun- cil adjourn to meet Friday night •at 7.30. Carried, PUBLIC UTILITIES MEET Regular meeting of Public Utility Commission was held in the Clerk's office at 3 p.m. on August 3Sth. All the members present,Tlinu'tes of last meeting read and confirmed. IGolding4Sutheriand,—That the. fol- lowing accounts and salaries be pass- ed and cheeks he issued for same. I\Watertvorks Jna, A. Wilson, freight 90c, A. Little, salary $50: 'Geo. D. 'Ferguson, acct., -420; Graves Wallpaper 'Store, acct., $7,315; Veira Mole, salary $12; iP. M:elIver, wages, $214.318; Wim. Reid, wages, $7.315; Jas. Rankin, wages, '$6,67; James 'Hughes,. wages, $1213.215; Jos. Hoggarth,,wages, $5.88; IGeo. (Pinkney, wages, $23.63: S. ,Allen, :wages, $1317.110; ;5., Allen, acct,, $5,55; R. Prost & Son, acct,, $2113; iBell Tel. Coy., acok, $2.75. 'Electttc DDept.-1E. Mole, salary, $100; H. 'Snell, salary, $3; Jno. A. Wilson, salary, $5'5; do.. sundries, $32-.1117; II, Charters, wages, $114; Jas. Hughes, wages, '$lEi..; S. Allen, wages $9160; N. Cluff & Son, acct,, $114.41 Geo. D. Ferguson, acct., ,4,1;56; W. Hawkins, acct., $5; Carl Welsh, acct., UM: Northern Electric, inv., $1133,20; The 'Robbins & Meyers Co., inv. $4.150 Hy. Elec. Pr. 'Com., Mitchell, inv.,. $116630; Can. Westinghouse Co, $23.86 A. L, 'Wyanston ,Jr, inv., $60.86; Mac- Don.ald 'Elec. Co., invoices. $61,77; Can. Gen. Elec. inv, $i74I8: Gen, Steel Wares. inv., ,$5.50, tElhs 4! 'Howard, inv., $5.37; Can. Radio Corporation, inv., !$?h; Receiver General, meter in- spection, Inc, ay. Elec., Power Com, July power $I1151231,I5l2; Electric Unit Co., inv., $9.6,6, Moved by A. D. Sutherland', sec- onded by W. IIIA Golding, that this meeting now adljourn, to meet at call of chairman, • AN INVITATION ]Renovations will be completed at the Wiour Mill on Friday and the Mayor and Council extend an invita- tion to the citizens, as shiareholdens, to cone on Saturday or Labor Day .and inspect their property. lir. Pow- ell will be present and explain the different machines and processes from wheat to flour, The equipment is now all modern with a daily capa- city of 600 barrels and a visit will Prove ietereting. SHOWER A lovely miscellaneous Shower was 'held on Tuesday evening at the Boum of Mrs. W. J. Rtntoul in honor of Miss Anona Dale, bride -elect of this week, who was taken completely 'by surprise when she found dterself the guest of the evening. Mrs. Rintoul played the wedding march for the mock -ceremony, the bride being Er- ma Broadfo'ot, (Helen MdKere'he:r, groom; bridesmaid, 'Miss Jean ISmith; Mrs, 'Ross Savauge, groomsman, and Miss Belle Watson, minister, Mfrs. Bert 'Irwin sang a solo and' Miss Iva Nott played an instrumental. Mrs. Ross Savauge gave a reading, The hostess served a delicious lunch, BROWNLEE-CHANNER St, Paul's Cathedral, London, w a beautiful setting for the late sun rater wedding on (Saturday aftern•oo at 2 o'clock of Margaret. daughter Mr. and Mrs, George H. Channe Colborne street north, London, t Wallace Elroy ,Brownlee, Phm1B., Toronto, son of Mr. and Airs. Georg iBrownlee of Seaforth, Rev, W. Sproule officiated. Palms, ferns and pink and whit gladioli were the lovely floral deco ations used. White tapers were pla ed at the chancel steps and whit flowers were a -ed on th•e holy tabl The guest pews were marked wit flowers in the.sante shades as th other dru rat ?ns. George Patric was at the organ and during the sign Mg ni the register played `'I-iebes tratina." The charming ionng bride, given 1 marriage by her father, wore graceful gout of white satin, made 0 princess lines, 'vat Sitting,' with snia train reaching t, the floor, The lon sleeve, were puffed to the elbow an tapered to the wrists to points ave the hands. White satin t'tittons cam' from the high square neckline to th waist at the '.back. The tulle veil w•a elbow length in front and long a the hack. :\ lta'o ,hat of braided till: completed the ''ecomin_ cos tnme. - shower bottgttet i Johanna Htl roses lily-of-the-ta::ey and ferns wa carried, The bride utas attended by he '.inter, Miss Arca-ion Charmer. wit 'cas lin pink crepe made with shor united sleeves and high neckline S'.re 'a nrc n large green organdie ha ,vitt velvet streamers, pale greet 'rs and white kid gloves. Her col on 1;11 bougnet was of sleep pink roses The eroontsttman was Walter Chan Her, oro titer d the bride. Following the service a reception was held at the home of the .bride' parents. Airs. Chadaier, mother o the bride, received in yellow floweret chiffon, brown leghorn hat with yel lou- velvet, brown shoes and corsag of roses. The bridegroom's mother Mrs. Brownlee, wore navy and white crepe, navy blue hat and a corsage n red roses, Pink and white gladioi were used throughout the room's, In the dining -roost the table was covered with a cutwork and filet cloth, pink tapers, and a centre of roses, 'ferns and baby's breath were the decorations. Buffet refreshments were served, lour friends of the bride assisting, Miss Marian Green of Tor- onto; Airs. Henry Winder, of Toron- to; Miss Margaret Pearce, of Lan- don, and 'Miss Elinor 'Browe also of London. Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Elroy Brownlee left on a wedding trip for :New York and• Montreal. by motor, and' later by boat, the bride travelling in a sports costume of chartreuse and Mack, with black shoes, black bag and hat and ^ouches of chartreuse. On their retina they will reside at 100 Wellesley Crescent. Toronto. 'Out-of-town guests included: Miss Marian Greet and Mr. and Airs. Hen- ry Winder, cf Toronto; Mr. and Mrs. J.:1, Elliott, of'Clinton; Air, and Mfrs, Charles Wonnacott. -lir. and Mrs. Arthur Wonnacott, and Mr. and :Mrs..1George 'Wonnacott of Detroit; Mr. and Mrs. George Brownlee, of Seaforth; Ed. 'Brownlee, of Walker - vine; Mr. and Mrs, Russell 'Flynn, of Sarnia, and' Miss' Dorothy Cooper of iStrarhroy. Me. (Brownlee was guest of hono .._ _-_.— ia - ..a I 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 $ 3.75 Gift Ring $ 2.50 Necklet of Pearls $ 2.50 Necklet of Marcasite Settings • Manicure Set , .. , ..... Travelling Sets Bill Fold and Key Tainer Set .. .. . Book Ends $ 2.50 Cuff Links And with many other beautiful gifts that the happy occasion, we suggest that you SHOP AT AVAUGE' IT PAYS Phone 194. will help Res. 10. $ 2, $ 3.5050 $2.00 $ 1.00 $ 1.00 a'. ;McKILLOP BRANCH W.M.S. The MclKillop branch of the '\V.M, S. of tFirst Presbyterian • Church ]telt] its August meeting at the hone • of Mrs. \Vm. Hogg last Thursday with a good attendance of ladies present. Mrs. J. L. Bell presided over the de- votional period and opened the pro- gram with the singing. of 'hymn 797, 'The Scripture lesson was taken by Mrs. Thos. Sharpe -atter which Mrs? J. L, (Bell led in prayer. llrs. IIclen McMillan took the topic on Ukrania frinn the study book which proved quite interesting. A lovely solo, "Je- sus is Aly Neighbor" was sweetly sung by Airs. John E. Daley, Mrs, N. Pv. Dorrance read! the Glad' Tidings prayer. During the business period it w -as decided to hold a home baking sale on the Saturday before Thanks- giving. 'Hymn 521 Was ; nn:, and then Air.. \\'m, Drover closed the meeting with prayer. PRESENTATION A pleasant event 'of the week took place Monday evening at the house of Mfrs. G. C. Dale, Seaforth, when the members of Cava0 Church, 9Vinthrop, gathered to present Miss Amnia Dale with a lovely walnut end table as a token of appreciation for her ever ready assistance in their work. A. short informal programme was enact- ed after which rhe address was read by :Marion Little, and the presenta- tion made by Jack Itlabkirk. Anona made a fitting reply after which all joined hands and sang "For Sire's a Jolly Good Fellow." The girls then served a delightful lunch of sand- wiches. pie. ice cream and lemonade. The following is ,the address; "Dear Anona: It is with deep regret that we learned that you are not going to be with us another year. For eight years it has been our privilege to know you and count you as one of the Winthrop Young 'People. You have always ta- ken your part willingly and cheerfully in all Ste activities in which we have been engaged, 'whether it w•ac a Young People's meeting, in one of our plays or in, any other capacity. Your genial presence and 'kindly d'ispo'sition and helpfulness made every meeting of our iStociety just a little better and more •enjoya'ble. It is nay pleasant duty this evening on behalf of the Young IPeopde's Society to ask you to accept this token of our appreciation of all you have done for ns, 'With it goes a sincere wish that wherever the path of life may lead, you may find it pleasant and that ,the stumbling blocks may he few. 'We hope that when you look neon this small gift in future years that you always remem- ber your friends and the good tines you had in Cavan Church, Winthrop. Signed! oil behalf of the Young ,People's Society. Edith Hillen, Pres- ident; Marian Ll'ttie, "Secretary," SEND IN NEWS I'TENIS•• A good argument in favor of giv- ing your items of news—especially travois—to the -newspaper, rhappelned• 'Seaforth land is worthy Of mention. Anelderly lady; who lives alone went to. the city for a visit with her relatives; her going was unexpected and site neglected to tell anyone. 'Her absence was noticed • by anxious -frie'Inds who, fearing tragic events that night ,have taken place, investi- gated at she house, and to do so .had to break in, we Mid erntaud: I•t goes without saying^ that the thonghtbul- nese was much appreciated by the lady in question, who is stili chuckl- ing over it—but next time she goes away she'll let her friends know. MAYOR TRIES HITCH -HIKING Mayor 'Sutherland. hitch -hiked thorns Trona Toronto Monday afternoon ars enjoyed the 'experience immensely. When the Mayor goes to 'Toronto on the town's business, principally retie' Matters, expenses. are paid •hy himself personally, as -no provision is made by tine town, and ccdnsequently he car. choose his mode of travel, The Bothe- day after leaving n'he iParliamt-n' Buildings, he took a street car out tr Sunnyside and .started home on foo:. carrying bis small handbag. Motor, 1.14 are rather shy about picking, ur pedestrians on the highway these clava because of some 11115 •tinatc experiences hind many car.. :vitizze: by before a driver offered a ritle. This man obligingly drove ,the Mayor t:' Brampton and! took Jilin to tis. Guelph road junction. "Wait right there, and some ore: - will offer you a ride," were the in- structions of this .motorist who be- lieved a man of the Mayo'r's neat ap- pearance- .would -have fro difficulty sir getting a ride. 1Sstce ch:•ough iu a cone pfe of minutes another lift was offer• -ed, this time by an .accountant or, his way 'to !Waterloo, Prom 'Kitchen - er the Mayor had 'an enjoyable walk sof four miles to Petersburg, .where be was picked up by a car coming be Clinton., and 'h'e was (home in time -'to attend• a mieeting of the .oauncii the: •same evening. on Thursday evening at a gathering of the staffs of Tiintblyn stores, To- ronto, he 'being an assistant -manager. He was the recipient of a handsome carving set. A DRAW GAME !A juvenile football game 'between. Seafort'lf 'Ti'gers ,and Egnnondwilte Red Sox was played. to a 0-0 draw •an Tuesday ;afternoon at the iRec. 'Frank . ]Sills Jr refereed the game. 'Tigers—Goal Altbert Velnus. back, Charlie and George Case; halves Vern Hopi and Lorne Itghotson; cen- tre half Roy Kerr; 'forwards jack: Cameron, 'Francis ''Phillips,!Sterling Habkirk, Joe Smith, !Frank 'Goldring IEganond'pille (Rod Sox—'Goat ,Kett 'Beaton; backs Jint /Flannery and: Bill Smith; 'halves Jim Quinalan, !Ken Reid; centre half 'Jack !Hanley; 'for- wards, centre, Garnet (Wright, Rae .Chambers, ;Grant (Finnigan, :Donnie MciLean, 1Keln ,Co'nrbes. SOFT BALL The Merchants dad Collegiate played to a ;134713 •score at tate end' of the 'fourthinning on Monday aright in. the finals of the town sok .bail League. 'It was called awing, to dark- ness and it is 'expected' a replay game will. be staged Thursday night.