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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Seaforth News, 1937-01-21, Page 4PAGE FOUR. THE SEAFORTH NEWS. Snowdon Bros., Publishers, Mr. John Scott of Roxboro, who VAS for 05 years a member of the the Presbyterian Church choir, was presented with a pipe on which his initials are engraved in gold, at a choir party held at the home of Mr. and Mr, Robert Smith. When he was .115 Mr. Scott joined the choir of the old Harpurhey church, long since demolished. His father, Robert Scott. one of the original pioneers of Roxboro, was precentor in the 'Harpurhey church for 20 years 'and on occasions also led the singing. at Brucefield. In the above picture Mr. John Scott has on his knee his haliy grandson, !Robert Dickson .S.cott. On the same even- ing a presentation was made to Mr. and Mrs. 'Rennie, choir leader and organist. BLYTH . Mrs. Shnosem McCal: spent th..! seek end with Toronto friends. W.M.S,- The W..M.S. of 'the ttited net on Tidy. Jan. 114th, president. Mrs. R. A, Brook, presiding. Meeting opened with a call to Worship. Hymn 11118 was ,sung. Mrs. Wightman led in prayer. A reading, "A Message to Canadians," MI taken by Mrs. 'Millis. Mrs. !Cr. D, Leith contributed a solo, The president was named a •enresentative on the official board of the .church. The president and Mrs. Wm. Laidlaw were appointed a com- mittee to meet with the other churches to arrange. for the world day of prayer to be held on February 112th. 3 verses of hymn 240 were sung. The supply secretary, Mrs. A. Col, chinch. gave out the allocation for supply work for 191$7.. .Temperance sec., Mrs. Wighttnan, gave a report on the question, "What are you doing for temperence." Piss Milne gave the treasurer's report for the year. and read a letter on the allocation. Christian stewardship sec.. Mrs. Gras- hy gave a report. The second chapter ,of the StUtly book was led by the president and taken by Mrs. Pol- lard, representing the S.: the different countries by Helen Shaw, Pauline !Robinson, Kathleen Logan, Irene McCallum, Mrs. T. Laidlaw, Mrs, E. 'Johnston, Mrs. C. Bell. The last two verses of hymn 240 was sung.. Woman's Association - The Woman's Association of the United Church was held on Tuesday, Jan. 114 with a good. attendance with the president, Mrs. J. NV. Mills, pre. - siding, 'Meeting opened with the- use of hymn 318. followed . by .the Lord's prayer repeated in unison. The Secre, tary and Treas. gave splendid reponts. Mrs. Granby gave the report of Row- er committee,Letters of acknowledg- ment were read from bereaved and sick members. It was decided to have quintuplets teas again this year. end- ing in March. .Meeting was brought to a close bY singing hymn. 120. THE SEAFORTH NEWS 60111111530.16101Milkilliarli talf1.0,011C...3276.4r1=2,00119 GIALLEDF 13ROS.Garage DEALERS In All Makes of Used Cars, Supertest Gas, Oil, Coal Oil, Fuel Oil. Prestone And -Freeze General Repairing on all Makes of Cars. Tire and Battery Service. Used and New Auto Parts. Flats Fixed. and Cars Washed. Valuable Premiums Given Phone 179. WALTON. The 'V.M.S met Jan. 13 with Mrs, Bryans presiding. "Standing at the portal of • the opening year" was the 'first hymn sung, followed by prayer by Mrs, Johnston, Mrs, Coutts, Mrs. Kirkby and Mrs. :Davidson. Mrs. Reid read the devotional leaflet. Dec- ember minutes were read and adopt- ed. Seventeen members responded to the roll call, The treasurer reported S355.83 forwarded to the ;Presbyterial 'Treasurer for 11906. Mrs. Hackwell read a letter relating to finance. Sev- eral ladies presented the study "Wo5 men and Children," Next meeting will be held Feb. 3. Mrs. Smith presided at the W. A. Minetes of the IDecem- ber meeting were read and adopted. The ladies intend having a supper and programme in connection with the annual congregational meeting on Wednesday, January 20th. Mrs, Ivy Henderson, MeKillop, with her mother, Mrs. J. Love. Miss Margaret Habkirk with her cousin, Miss Beth Shannon. Miss Ruby Young with her moth- er, Mrs. Thos. Young. Mrs. Mary Dressell left for Toron- to last week where he has accepted a poaltion. Mrs. P. MclArthur bad the misfor- tune to fall and fracture her hip Sat- urday evening last while about 'her home at her son's. George IfelArthur, 9th Morris. Mr. and Mrs. George Kirkby and son, Clinton, apent the week end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs, Alex. Mur- ray. Mr. T. McClay and son-in-law, Mr. C. Pearce and daughter Jennie of Fordwich with the former's daugh- ter, Mrs. Alex. Murray. Mr. George Underwood of 'Walton, who is staying with his sister. Mrs. Wasseld, in London, was struck by a car and had his leg broken, and suf- fered other serious injuries, last week, STAFFA 'Mrs. :(iR'e.) .Gilmore is 'home from visiting her ,daughter near London. Mr. and Mrs. W. O'Brien, Zurich, were recent visitors with Mr, and Mrs. F. 'O'Brien. Mr. D. Miller has returned from the 'hospital and is convalescing at the home of his brother, Mr. J. M. Misses P. and I. Cooper have re- turned to their home in Seafonth alter spending several .v,,,eeles with their sister, Mrs. F. Ham:bley. Mr. and Mrs. Robt, 'Miller are mov- ing to Farquhar this week where they are taking over the store formerly oc- copied by Mr. R. .Quance. Miss IE, !Davis has returned to her duties at Ottawa after .spending some time with her sisters, Mrs. A. 'Miller and son, Mr. Geo. Miller, are home from Stratford. Mr. and Mrs. L. iButson were recent visitors in Stratford. Mr, Geo. Wilson, Exeter, was a re- cent 'miter in The village. dVliss Dia Drown who has 'been visit- ing with her sister in 'Stratford is ,home again. Seaforth, Ont. simemeromisml.eanaiimisamimml Letter From The West - The Manse, Oyen, !fan. 9, 1937. Dear Mrs. Cololough: Will you please convey to all those who con- tributed rhe Inc shipment of chithing, quilts, etc., which reached us through 1)r. Powell, our H. M. superintendent our sincere thanks. It has been a real privilege to act as a medium in this good work. The pee,- ple from the east have been wonder - fu!. Most of the residents of Oven are from Ontario and are very fine people indeed. 'They 'have struggled bravely against crop failure, year af- ter year, but still say, "We may have a 'crop this year." A number trekked out last summer. and everyone should go from here as we are on the Pal- liser Triangle. and a very ,bad part of that. All the top soil has gone, and added to that we seldom ever get moisture. though it falls north. south, -east and west. However. t'he ;people are 'harmonious and happier than many in far better circumstances. 'Every article in your donation will be used. Again thanking you all, and wishing you for our people a .gracious and .prosperous NON' Veer, r ant, very sincerely, Jean Stevenson. con- vener relief committee, 'Oyen Ladies' Aid.) STAFFA There passed peacefully away at lier home- in Staffa on Jan. 6. 1198)7. Rebecca E. Campbell, beloved wife of George W. Batson, after a Huger - Mg illness for a nuinber of years. She was born in Ribbert Township about a miles west of Staffa, later moving with her parents Alien quite young to the boundary, 2 miles east of Wal- ton. She was the daughter ;of the late Joseph Campbell and his wife Sarah Jane Morris and was in her 74th year. She was married to her sorrowing husband on Dec. 23rd, 10R6, and had spent the greater part of her life in and around Staffa. Besides her 'hus- band she leaves to mourn her loss, a daughter and 3 sons, Mrs, Frank- Tiff - fin, Edgar and Leslie of Staffa and Earl of Lumsden, Sask. One son Will was killed in action 1 the late war. Also 8 p,randchildren .and one sister, Mrs, Violet V. MONaughton of Chic- ago, two ibrothers having .passed away, !Robert A. Campbell at Van- couver in April and Jas. IN, Campbell in Walton in May, 11936. The funeral took place from her late 'home. Jan. 8, to Stella cenetery, the sarvice being in charge of Rev. Mr. Gilmore, Mrs. K. Drake sang a solo. "Grace to Face. Pallbearers were ' Messrs, F. O'Brien, 'F. A. Hambley, J. Worden, George Wilson, 'Will Jeffery and John. Leary. Those from a distance were, airs. Violet V. MCNaughton, Chicago, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Came - bell, 'Exeter, Mr. and Mrs, Orin But - 00. Munro, Me- and Mrs. J. Carter. Valton, and Mrs. V. Gillespie, Sea- orth, ANNOUNCEMENT FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE . . we have leased the vacant store in Egmondville and installed a new Jamesway Incubator Hatcher with increased capacity. This is the most up-to-date hatching equipment, and is highly recommended by users for giving bigger hatches of better quality. Last year we were unable to accommodate all our customers, which is one of our reasons for larger capacity, to take. care, of. the. ever- growing demand Inc Sunnyvale Chicks, We have already booked more orders than at this time last year. We would advise you to order your Sunnyvale Chicks early. ANDREW A. MOORE, r.r.3, Seaforth, Ont. McKILL OP The regular monthly meeting of the \VOLS. and \V.\. of the .Solith Line was held at the home of Mrs. H erald 'Lawrence on Thursday, San. 7th with a good attendance. Meeting i -,petted with hymn after which Mrs. C. Henderson led in prayer. Scripture lesson was read by Mrs. Ivy Hender- son. Roll call and minutes of last meeting were read and adopted. De- votional leadet WZIS read by Miss Eli- zabeth Henderson. Musical number by Mrs, Eldon Kerr and Miss Ruby Gordon. .Reading was given by Mrs. Herald Lawrence. A hymn "Take tny life and let it be." Meeting closed with the Lord's prayer in unison. A delicious buttal was served by the hostess. Want and For Sale ads.. 1 week 25c.1 MANLEY Died. at the age of three weeks. the infant twin daughter Jean. of . Mr. and Mrs. jerry 'Doerr, last Satan:lay. The funeral, Whitil WRS private, took alma, last 'Stinday to the .Evangelical cemetery. The sympathy of the coin - enmity is -extended to the bereaved aarents, in this their hour of sad af- fliction. Quite a eumber from here attend- ed the annual meeting of the Mc- Killop, Logan and iHibbert Telephone C'o. held in 'Dublin on \,A.,,et.inesday, jam 20th, for the election of officers, and to receive the annual report which was satisfactory as usual. and showed the .company in good stand - Mg. declaring their usual 'din:id:ends. TUCKERSMITH Mrs. Alf. Ross Sr. spent a few days with Mr. apd 'Mrs. Pullman of Seaforth. Mn. and Mrs. Hay and Mr. and Mrs. Pepper of Brucefield spent the week end visiting ,Mr. and Mrs. Lorne Pepper of Niagara Palls. Miss Hazel McLaohlan is spending a few days visiting friends is Mitch- ell and Stratford. Nir. and Mrs. Cecil 'Pullman and Ruth spent Sunday with Mn. and Powell. Mr, Mac. Chesney has engaged with Mr. Clordort 'Richardson For the summer months. t CONSTANCE The W.A. and W.M.S. held their monthly meeting in the basement of the church Thursday, Jan. hl4lth. The W.M.S. president opened the meeting by singing hymn 1296. Prayer was of- fered by Mrs. R. Rogerson and Mrs. Rabt. Lawson, The minutes were react and adopted and ,business trans- acted. Mrs. Robt. 'Lawson, was ap- pointed secretary for systematic giv- ing. T'he 'W.A, president then 'took charge. The minutes were read and adopted. 'The roll call was answered by the payment of fees. The ;roll call Inc next ;month is to be answered by 4 Biblical verse containing the word "love." The treasurer's report o'as read and .adopted and business; trans- acted. it was decid'ed to have a home- making sale and bazaar again. Mrs. C. Riley 'took charge for group 1. Two verses of hymn am were; sung. Scripture lesson 'from second Epistle of Paul folilowed by a splendid talk, was given by Mrs. E, Adams. A solo was given by 'Edith Britton, followed by the leaflet 'by .Mxs. C. Riley. The study book was given by Miss Ivy Simmons. The remainder of ,hymn 2187 •was sung. 'Offering was taken. The meeting was closed by Mrs, R. Rogerson. Lunch was served. Mrs. T. Pollard spent a few days in Clinton with her s1ster, Mr.a lGlaz- i r. and Al,ns, seffif!?,1Sirell. visited Mr. 'Hoare, of CihittJh, on Thursdby. THURSDAY, JANUARY 21, 1937. ELIMVILLE -Mr . and Mrs. Wm Eliord, also Mr. and Mrs. Wes. johns, visited re- latives and friends in Welbern on Thursday last, Mrs. Rolland 'Squire and Mr. Gar- dou Squire were visitors ;with Mr. and Mrs, J. fierdman last Thursday. Miss Margaret johns has secured a position as 'bookkeeper with Mr. Switzer 01 the chick hatchery in Grantor', Site commeneed work .on :Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. iBradshaw and David !were visitors on Thursday ev- ening with Mr. and Mrs. Ivor Morg- an, near Farquhar. About seventy -.five neighbours and friends gatihered at the home of )1r. Kenneth Johns and presented -Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Johns with two oc- casional chairs. Mr. and Mrs, johns recently ,moved to their new home in Exeter. Mrs. Harry Johns has 'been con- fined to her •bed and under the doct- ar's cane. At time of writing she is slightly improved. MEANING OF CONSERVATION The Western Ontario Conservation Committee interprets the word 'con- servation" in its broadest sense and considers that it embraces t'he plant- ing of windbreaks, the adoption of methods to prevent soil erosin, con- servation of these conditions that pre-' vent spring Roods and hold back w,at- Those attending the funeral of .the er for a more dell' distribution throughout the year. 1 he Committee holds that "conservation" implies woodlands as a shelter and feeding ground Inc game aol birdi - it sug- gests never failing streams in original volume. "Conservation" to the 001171- tt VC. suggests protected and beau- tiful homes, churches and schools, and a restored countryside that will be more attractive to tourists. It promises a more dependable water supply. not only for rural h;ornes, but for urban communities as. well and. guarantees For the future an &ben - dance of this great gift of nature so 'essential to the welfare of mem ani - trials and plants. Recommendations to County Councils 1. That the County Council at the january Session set hp a nucleus of a County Conservation Committee co m p used of two County Council Re- presentative and the .\gricultural Re- btrcsentatve: these three to build a working committee for the County. 2. That the County Council demon- strate its sincerity and leadership by preceeding with some definite project or tree planting, 3. That the County Council request the Conservation Committee to make at least a preliminary survey of the County and report the requirements and opportunities of the County to the January Session of the County Cott ncil. 4. IN'e suggest that each -County make a grant of $25, to the district or- ganization and that ,each County fin- ance its .even conservation pro- gramme. late Mrs. Moore from a distance were Mr. Jack Moore, Miss Mary Moore, Mires Winnifred Robinson, Mr. Mil- ton Moore, Mr, James Moore, all of Toronto: Mr, Robert Moore and ,on Lloyd and Mr. Richard 13nrwick, of Stratford: Mrs. Geo, Jiles, of Wind - :or: Mrs. McKay and little son of Detroit: Mr. McArthur and daugh- ter, Agnes, Mr, and Mrs. Wm. Bar- wick, Goderich. The death in Toronto of Mrs. Wil - lime Moore was learned with deep regret, She pagsed away on Friday, Jan. V5th at her late home. a77 May, ety St., Toronto, in her 719th year, Three years ago Mrs. Moore took a slight stroke but had recovered sal- fificiently to be able to be around and ettjoy life but on Tuesday, Jan. 12th, took a severe stroke from \\IMO she ;lid not recover. Formerly Martha El- izabeth Ilann, she was a daughter of the late Ntr. and Mrs. James Mann and was ;born on the 9th conee,ssitin of Hugett toviiship. She was married itt Clinton to Mr; William Moore fifty years •ago and resided there until 28 years ago they moved to Toronto. Her hitsband predeceased lier twelve years ago. Mrs, Moore is survived by five .4011,4 and one daughter, Robert, Of Stratford: James, Milton, Mary and jack of Toronto. and William of 7th concession, Hullett twp„ also by two sisters, Mrs. Adam Nicholson of Con- stance and Mrs. AAnderson of I-l'earst. She was ;predeceased iby two brothers and a sister. Mrs, Moore attended the Constance United Church while 'here. She was a kind and devoted mother to her family and a good neighbor. A short funeral service was held in Tor- A County Programme , onto on Sunday evening, conducted ti.v Major (David Moore of the Salva- tion Array, brother-in-law of the de- ceased. The remains were brought to Seaforth on ;Monday morning and to Constance United Church where the service was held at 2 p.m. The pas- tor, Rev. Mr, Gardiner, officiated. Du- ring the service a duet, "God's To - 11101701V," was sung by Misses Helen and ;Edith Britton. Interment took place in Clinton cemetery. The pan* bearers were Messrs. Joseph Riley, Howard !Armstrong, james Dale, George Dale, B. B. Stephenson and Wm. Britton. Mr. Wm.'Afoore and aunt, • Mrs. Adam Nicholson were called to Tor- onto -on 'Friday morning owing to the serious illness of the former's ,mother, Mrs, Wm. Moore. A survey of .elle County by the committee to determine Land unsuit- able for Agricultural purposes and which might better be reforested, and to include: (a) River banks and swamps. (Ib) Hillsides and ravines. (c) Sub -marginal lands. 2. IReferrest existing county -owned farms not suitabile for farming. 13. A county reforestation policy whereby the County Council may purchase sub-maginal lands for the purpose of reforestation and manage them as a 'county -owned enterprise, either under present or clarified leg- islation. This tight include properties which have come back to the munic- ipality under tax sale and which night be deeded to the County. 4. Educational conmaign throughh all local agencies to encourage: (a) Conservation of woodllots and DUBLIN p hutting .athers. Mr John ,Burns of Walton visited b) 'Windbreaks 0' farms and at his mother, Mrs. Tom. Burns, strategic points in municipalities. Mr. Clifford Benninger and his mo- (c) Conservation of roadside trees; they, of Blyth, called on Mrs. M. J. planting of cut-off portions of the Bennitiger on 'Sunday, highway and elimination as far as ?Rev..Mr. Capper of Mitchell tailed possible of roadside wires, on the sick on Saturday. 'There are a .(d) ,Platating of ravines'. hillsides number of casts of flu in Vile village, and portions of farms not suitable for also in the country. agrioultuee. Mr, William Stapleton has 'treated .(e) ;Discourage the indiscriminate himself to a new truck, cutting of trees and endeav,our to put ;Mr. Lou. 113eux.er s still on the sick the Christmas tree business on a Tea- , list. His friettilswisit him a speedy sonable recovery. Eacaurage private ,glantations Mr. Alex1?Wrn of Stratford with and in this connection we recommend Mr. and Mrs. 'Allex. Marling, that Counties press for an amend - 'Mr. john 'Forbes is very much int- meat to the Assessment Act where - proved after his operation, by land under tree .growth shall be 'Ivies. H. Flynn, Who suffered a taxed on assessment valuation. on a stroke a couple of weeks ago. is kn.- basis comparable to that imposed, on. proving Slowly, litibglobocitig non -planted lands if We are are plleased to hear ,Mrs. Arf liar soil and site conditions. This is understood to apply to larger plane- tiorts where area would be larger than, would cipine under the present 19% Exemption Act. What County Conservation Commit. tee 'Should Do in 1937. Nagle, wlto 'has 1 been sick. is able to be op again. Mrs. 5 Mullin. from Alberta, has been spending a few "days with her brother, Mr. Mowbray. Want antrFor Sale ads., 1 week 25c. 1, Endeavour Co have all township E T THEATRE SEAFORTH NOW PLAYING RO.BERT MONTGOMERY MYRNA LOY --in- Petticoat Fever In the wildest, funniest, romantic roughhouse CARTOON COMEDY Mon. Tues. Wed., Jan. 25-26-27 JOAN ,CRAVVFORD CLARK GABLE -in- Chained Otto Kruger Stuart Irwin NEWS CARTOON Next Thur. Fri. Sat., Jan. 28-29-30 JANE WITHERS in Little Miss Nobody The child wonder at her best. COMING - JOAN CRAWFORD CLARK GABLE After Office Hours on woodlots where merited. councils grant exemption from taxes 2. Etwou rage farmers, to fence wooded areas and apply Inc exemp- 3. Induce tows and municipal coun- cils and organizations to offer prizes for best plantations or best cared for woodlots in their municipalities. 4. Arrange with School Inspectors to have at least mu; !lesson on Con- servation taught during the winter or spring term in all the schools, and make arrangements so competitors in public speaking competitions will dis- cuss conservation topics. '3. Members of the County Com - mince should address as many public meetings es possible on the ;need of conservation efforts. 11, Strive to have individuals every- where undertake some planting as a Coronation project. 7, Select some principal stream and endeavour to have the property own- ers plant trees on banks and hillsides as a conservation effort. 8. Study report of the London meeting and give consideration to its recommendations regarding County long-term programmes. 9. Contaot the press and keep edit- ors advised regarding the committee's programme and developments, 31). Use influence to have school ground pilots plueted. 11111. 'Endeavour to enlist elle co- -operation of all organized forces in the County, such as municipal coun- cils, women's institutes, U.F.10. clubs, tAgrioultural and Horticultural Socie- ties, Jtinior Farmers' organizations, Chamber o'f Commerce and service clubs. Recommendations to the Gov't. d!„ That we recommend, to the Gov- ernment of the Province of 'Ontario that a Conservation Committee be es- tablished within the civil service, and' made up from representatives of the *Departments of IForests, Agriculture, Game & Fisheries. Education, Muni- cipal Affairs and Highways. The duty of this Committee shall be to cor- relate the activities of the various De- partments along constructive conserv- ation tines. 2. That a Consereafion Primer be prepared at once for use in the schools of Ontario in order that Coa- serration lessons may be taught in schools derieg winter and spring terms of 19139, and we further recom- mend that the Department o'f Educa- tion give some consideration to Con- servation as a fendamental part .01 ,the curriculum of our Ontario School Sys tem. 13. That the 'Government endeavour to clarify legislafion regarding Mun- icipal -ownership of land, so municip- alities may buy and ,own land for ,re- forestation a;nd conservation purposes. 4. 'Thath t e 'Government give care- ful consideration to the revision of the ,Assessinent Act, especially as it relates to taxation of tree growth. G. 'That we recommen.d that the Province be zoned, an'd a capable .for- ester be installed in .each zone to- sur- vey the 'territory with a view to con- servation requirements, ,and provide .property owners and municipal gov- ernments; with the necessary infonma- don. 6. That some special study th-e giv- en by the Central Committee to Mun- icipal enterprises avbieh involve lake f rtoren;tticItgse problems or large 'rivers .a.rop s IFebruary 4 the Canadian S,hire Associa tion. Clydesdalle !Horse Assoc- iation pi Canada, Ontario 'Pere -heron Club and Ontario Horse 113,reeders' Association will meet and February 5 the Ontario Cattle Breeders' Asso- iation will meet, wogs= ;edinga- .gagil.alzitiiiv.r.rawhigavag2m-.4rect