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THE SF:AV()lt'I'lt NF'tVS
Snowdon Bros., Publishers.
WALTON.
The world's day of prayer er teas ob-
served in the Anglican Church on Fri-
day afternoon. Mrs, liumpheic.: and
Mrs. Bryane presided. Prayers were
taken by Mrs. Kell, Mrs Scarlett,
Mors. A. Davidson, lire. Stewart, Mtrn.
QRev.) Guntwingts explained the true
meaning of the world days of prayer
in a very capable meaner. A umch
appreciated solo was sung by Mrs.
Fingtland and a splendid offering w,as
received, (being taken up by Mrs.
Hollinger.
(Oat Tuesday the Laches' Guild and
W. A. of St.;George's Church met at
the home of Mrs. Hoy. Short meet-
ings were held in both societies, after
which a pancake tea was served by
the Ladies' Guild. The large dining-
• roans was tastefully decorated in rose
and gold and each of the two long
tables was centered with flowers.
.Around 715 people were served and
nearly'$111 were the proceeds. Those
charge appreciate the thoughtful-
ness and kindliness of all who co-
operated in any way:
MRS,' JONAH J. GREEN
Mfr.;, Jonah J, ;Green passed away at
her home in Egotoudville on Friday
morning after an ddlness of five days
of ,pneumonia and pleurisy. Mr. and
Mrs Green and family moved in the
John Bell fauna just west of 'Hensall,
from. Grand Bend, about 42 years ago.
They tater moved' to 'Tuckersmith'
Township, ,Lots 1111 and 13, Con. a,
two miles northeast of Heimanwhere
they farmed 330 acres of land. A cou-
ple of years ago Mr. and Mrs. Green
retired from farming and last Fall
carne to Egmondvl'!le to reside. She
was 7111 years of age the day she died,
Mrs. Green, 'formerly ;Margaret harsh.
was a daughter of the late Me. and
Mrs. William Rush and was boru ie
Scotland. \\!lien she was eight years
of age the fancily proved to Canada
and settled at Blake and later in Hay
Twp„ later going .to 'Grand Bend. 10
May, 418 years ago, Me. and Mrs.
Green were 'married and for thirty
ears were highly respected residents
'ad- the Grand Bend district \las.
Green was of a bright, jolly disposi-
tion, a splendid neighbor, alwa> w'fll-
ing to help when needed, and wltere-
ever site lived she made many friends
She is survived by her husband, font
SOUS, 'William of T-lene.dl, Charles 'o
Lginondvi1le, Wesley and 'Robert o
Hensel!. andone daughter 1Dvrothy
Ml a. Beverly Beaton,. of Sea forth1
two sisters Nies. William Balk acili ,o,f
Exeter, and Mrs. Charles'I'ronrhly of
Stratford. The funeral took place
from her late home in. 'Egntondville
on Monday afternoon, interment in
Grancl Bend cemetery, Rev. A. \V.
Shepherd, pastor of the lEgmondville
United 'Church. conducted the funeral
service. The pallbearers were \Villiani
C,ovenlock, Loris Cla rk. -N1 . Beaton,
11orley Cooper, \Valliant Caldwell
Roddy McLean, 'rhe floral tributes
were very beautiful. wreaths from the
family and haat relatives, front Sts a't-
ford, Detroit. and other places,'Am-
ong those from a dietance who at-
tended the funeral were 'Mrs. Carmen
Deaton and Mrs, Lee Merrill, Detroit;
Mr, Bruce Green and daughter Ava-
lon, of Detroit, Mr. and Mfrs Charles
iGilntarten of Port Huron: Mrs, Art.
Varies. of Port Huron. 11r. and Mrs.
Herman;Joyce, of Detroit; Mfr, Isaac
Green,'Therdford; Mr. and Mrs, lTen-
ry Wilson, Arkeina; MI r. and NIass
Wil tient Rush, Stratford; Mr. and
Ml us. \\'m. Balkwill, Sr, and 31r. and
Mors. Win. Baikwill Jr. of Exeter. .\t
the cemetery at 'Grand Bend a creat
many former 'neighbors :cid friends
gathered to pay their last respects.
THE SEAFORTH NEWS
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 1937
tend erecting a residence beside the
mill this. spring. Winthrop is still on
the ,crap.
Another euchre and dance will he
held in the hall this 'Friday night.
Lassies don't forget your hutch and
Paddies don't forget .your . ,..... 3
Surely a night's fun is worth the
small fee.
This has been a great winter for
outside sports, as several of the ;hock-
ey enthusiasts have been able to come
on their 'bicycles so 'far to play hock-
ey on the pond.
BLYTH
World Day of Prayer -
The World 'Day of Prayer was ob-
served ' in the Trinity Anglican
church, when the Women of the dif-
ferent churches met and carried out
the program prepared for the day.
Miss Josephine Woodcock presided
-and opened the meeting with a call to
worship by the leader. Prayers were
offered by Mrs, Maloney, .Miss A.
'Toll Mrs. Fiddis, Mire. Colclough and
Mrs. Wightman, Mrs. R, G. Powell
sang a very pleasing solo dtu•htg the
service,
Mrs. Milne and Miss Mary, were
visitors with ills. Murray Cole in To-
ronto the past week.
;Miss Tena Campbell of Toronto is
visiting her sister, Mrs. T. G. Huck-
step.
Miss Hazel Fetes of London spent
the week with her parents, Mr. and
Iles. J. W. '.Petts.
Mrs. 'A. H. 'Teirnay is on a extend-
ed visit t0 her daughter, Mrs, Joseph
-Arnstein at Toronto.
Mrs, 'Harold Phillips entertained
•the Young Women's Bible Class of
the United Chueeh Sabbath School at
. her home on Thursday evening.
W.M.S.
The February meeting of the W.M.
S. of the 1United Church was held on
Tuesday, Feb. 9th with the president,
Mrs, R. A. ' Brook .presiding. The
meeting opened with the use of Hymn
221213 The president taking the devo-
tional exercises in 'the absence of the
secretary, Mrs. E. Pollard. Mrs, G. D.
Leith acted as secretary for the meet-
inq Mrs. N. Garrett was then appoin-
ted assistant secretary. A reading on
Christian stewardship was given by
Mrs, C. Granby. Miss Mary Laidlaw
contributed a piano soloThe study
Book was 'led by •tie president. Rural
Era taken by Mrs, Nesbitt, Jesus, a
!Friend to Women and Children by
Mrs. Wm, Lyon, Africa by the presi-
dent, China, Miss Mary Lochie, Jap-
an, Mlrs. Petts. Meeting was brought
to a close by singing Hymn 914 and
prayer.
1 G2 LL P 1,RUS.Gartage
KIPPEN
The 'Kippen ;East \\',f. meet at the
hotne .of Mrs. Frank -Rathburn recerst-
ly. Meeting opened with the Lord's
prayer in unison followed by a Bible
reading by Mfrs, Wm. Dlnnin, Tribute
was paid to the memory of Mr late
members, llrs. Alex, McGregor and
Mrs. \\'an Haggarth, and a fitting'
hymn was sung, "Abide will, Me." A
poem was read by Miss Latera Tre-
nteer entitled, "Another Year." The
toll call was well responded by `"My
Favorite Breakfast Dish." Letters of
appreciation and thanks were received
from Scott 31emautl F{ospta) Mrs.
.1. Treineer, i\1 r. and Mrs. A. Ander-
son and fancily and _\lass 1\ es. !Green.
A pleasing solo was given by Mrs. C.
Stoneman, Accompanist, Mrs.. G. Mc-
Lean. Tha motto was given ht Mrs.
\\''m. \1 c Lean, on "Manners Make
the Man," and the current events by.
Mrs. G. Broaclfoot. The ,:tory of their
farm was given by 11rs. F. Ra admen.
The topic, •Pohle 'Service, took the
forst of a short play entitled; "Man-
ner's Dub I uneheon Members of
the caste were Mrs. Hostess, firs. G.
1Ic'Lean; Mfrs. 111 at Ease, Mrs. R.
Sioneeon1 Mrs. B. Manners, 3lns. H.
Caldwell; Mrs. G. Manners, Mrs. C.
Eyre; 1Annabelle, Mrs. H.'lacobi.
were. then favored with an instrumen-
tal by Mrs. George 'Falconer. `\ vote
of 'thanks was given the hostess and
lunch was served, '
.Cdr. and Mors. Duncan Cooper left for
their home in Leasing.Mich„ recently
after a very pleasant honeymoon • in
these parts,
Mr. Robent McDougall of Regina
is spending a couple of months with
his many friends in these parts.
Mr. J. 11nlinsott is in Clinton hospi-
tal taking treatment.
The annual meeting of St. Andrews's
Church was held on 'Tuesday last,
Mors, Wm, Putt of the village is
Hutch improved after her recent ill -
tees.
lir. Alex. Hyde is spending a few
days with friend, in Oshawa.
AUBURN
Mlr. and Mlrs. Edgar Lawson Were
in Sea -forth on Sunday.
.\t the annual meeting of Knox Un-
ited :Church, Auburn, on Tuesday,
John Stout ton was re -appointed a
member of session. l'llis is the com-
mencement -of Isis 15141th year as 'Elder.
The annual meeting of Knox 'Pres-
byterian Church was held Tuesday.
The regular meeting of Knox Un-
ited Young 'People's Union took the
furor of 11 social gathering on Tuesday
night,
•11r. and Mrs H. Sturdy. Mrs. Geo.
Sturdy and Mrs. ,C. W. Straughan
were in .Landon or '4\'!ednesday.
The world Day of Prayer was 'held
in' the Baptist Church this year.
AVARNA
The !February meeting of the Wo-
men's association was held at the Un-
ited Church parsonage on (Feb. 1.15tth,
:Meeting opened with Mrs. H. G.
Bandy in charge Hymn, work •for the
night is coning was sung. The
[sari's prayer was repeated in unison.
Mi rs. Beady read ;the 'Scripture lesson.
Minutes were read ,by the secretary,
Mirs. Roy 'Dawson, It was decided to
bold a 'hot stopper on. St. Patrick's
night, March II7th. A good program
of games aped music is being prepar-
ed, The meeting closed with Miiepah
!benediction.
DUBLIN
Mr. F. Stapleton is confined to his
home with an attack of influenza,
Mr. Dennis Dillon had the misfort-
vine to fa!11 and ,dislocate s
his boulder
on Tuesday evening.
Mr. William Stapleton returned
'Thursday night from his trip to 'the
Puren'a experimental 'farm's at St.
Louis, Mo„ which he said was very in-
teresting. ,
Mr. Michael. Darling is getting his
service station ready to open.
Mrs. E. Aitkens visited Iter friend,
Mrs. Tom. Burns, on Thursday.
'Mr. and Mrs. John Darling spent.
Sunday in Logan.
Mrs. M. Benninger called on Mitch
'ell friends during the week.
We are sorry to know ;that Father
'Powell is in S't, Joseph''s Hospital,
London. We hope for a speedy re-
covery.
• We are glad to know Mr. Joseph
Roach's baby is improving in Seaforth
hospital.
Mrs. Joseph 'O'Reilly' of Datedit is
spending a few weeks at her home.
Mr. and Mrs. Roland Kleinfeldt
spent Sunday with his father, who is
:seriously ill in Victoria Hospital in.
London. We hope for a speedy reeov-
ery:
Mins.' Leo Murray spent the week
end in London visiting friends,
FARMER'S 'N'OTICE
The ,Annual Meeting of the
Hensall Fertilizer Mixing Comp-
any will be held in the Town' Hall,
Hensall, onFriday, Feb. 19th,
at 2:30 p.m. for the purpose of
electing Directors.
Come and hear R. J. Scott of
Belgrave.
All welcome.
ALBERT HENDRICK, Pres.
HUH 'McLAOHLA•N, Sec.
MRS. ELLEN MURRAY.
One of the older residents of ,Sca-
forth. Mrs. Ellen Murray, died at her
home on Goderich street on Thursday
in her 93rd year. following an amuck
of pneumonia. Mrs. Murray was a na-
tive of 1\'igtownshire, Scotland. where
she was born in 1044. She •was a dau-
ghter of the late Mr. and Mrs. 1c-
Culloch, who settled in T-Larpnrlte •
when they carte to Canada. In 118'6l)
she was mannied to Mr.' John Murray
and -lived in Hanpuncey- for a number
of 'years before muting to Seafood)
where Mr. Murray died in 1982. Sur-
viving are a son and a daughter, Geo.
Mlurray, -Brandon, M'Ian., and Mies,
,Harriett Murray, with whom the de-
ceased resided. Four sons and Inc -
daughters predeceased her. Mrs. Mur-
ray took a keen interest in everything
despite advancing years.
The large attendance at the funeral
which took place on Sunday afternoon
cont First iiPeslbyterian Church, testi-
fied to the esteem in which she ;vac
held The service was eonduoted by
the pastor, Rev.. H. C. Feast. who pail
an eloquent, tribute to the devotion of
the deceased to her home, her church
and her God. ,Her favorite hymn
were sung and an effective rendition
of the eelec[iol "Miy Heavenly Hame"
was given by the male quartette,
composed of M. R. 'Rennie, D. L.
Reid, J. Scott and /F. GVillis. 'rhe
pallbearers were Messrs, John Beat-
tie. Edgar Lawson (I:auiburn), \V. D,
Smith, Mi M clI(ellar, J. Sclater and
John Finlayson. 'Among the beautiful
floral offerings was a wreath from the
choir of First (Presbyterian Church,
of which her daughter, Miss 'Harriet
Murray is a prominentt member.
Among those attending the funeral
was her sou, Mr, George Murray.'of
•Brandon, Man.; also Mr. and itirs.
.Andrew iMcGeachy and son Andrew.'
of Detroit; Mr. and Mrs. Edwarcl
Grassie and Mr. George iOrassie, of
Hamilton; Blythe Stephenson. Toron-
to; Mns. Walter Cale and daughter
Mary. of Toronto; Mrs. Wm, S'mith-
ers, of Toronto, ,Miss Vera :Sclater, St.
Marys; Mrs, Wm, Richards, Miss
Sparks, Mr. Alex. Gordon .of Strat-
ford; Mrs. L, 'Kruse of ,Gallt, 'Mrs, Ed-
gar Lawson and Bernice of Auburn.
WINTHROP
Mr. and Mrs. 'Adam (Dodds of Lis-
towel spent Saturday with Mrs. Ro
,best Campbell, Sr.
Mr. and Mrs. Peter ;McCowan of
Roxboro, spent Sunday with Mr, and,
Mrs. George Eaton.
'Messrs. 'Hobnail and Davidson
have purchased a house near St. Col-
um'ban and have torn it down and in-
DEALERS
In All Makes of Used Cars
Seiberling Tires, Tubes, Hart Batteries
General Repairing on all .Makes of Cars
New and Used Auto Parts. Flats Fixed
Cars Washed, Batteries Charged
Supertest Gas, Oil, Coal Oil, Fuel 011
Valuable Premiums Given
PHONE 179. SEAFORTH
All, Repairs 'Strictly Cash, W'e Aim To 'Please
SUNNYVALE CUSTOMERS
ARE SATISFIED
Markham, Jan, 26th: "Dear Sir -I would like to get my order to
you early enough this year. I am well pleased with the way these pul-
lets are doing that I got from you. I have had as high as 21 eggs
a day from the 25 birds. They are the best pullets I ever bought any-
where. Your truly, 3. W. Forster."
-Many similar letters are being received. This testifies to
the high quality of our stock and the complete satisfaction of
our customers. We suggest that yon place an order with us
this year, for better results.
A SUPPLY OF POULTRY EQUIPMENT, BROODER STOVES,
ETC., 0-N HAND; ALSO CHICK FEEDS.
We invite you to visit our new .Hatchery, and inspect our
up -tat -date -Eq u ptnen1.
White'Leghorti and'B'arred Rock Baby Chicks, four -week-old pail -
lets; also Sexed day-old pullets and ;cockerels, at reasonable prices.
SUNNYVALE POULTRY FARM
R. R. 3, Seaforth, Ont.
ANDREW A. MOORE. PHONE 160 r 3.
REG NT
THEATRE
SEAFORTH
" NOW PLAYING
WARNER BAXTER in
Robinhood of Eldorado
Ann Lorring Bruce Cabot
Margo, the famous dancer
CARTOON COMEDY
S.S. No. 9, Tuckersmith, were the
guests of Miss (Nona IHabkirk and
pupils•of.S.S. No: 5, :last Friday after-
noon. A skating ,party had been plan-
ned, but the weather was too mild, so
the afternoon was very ,pleasantly
spent in playing progressive crocluin-
ole and other ,games, after which
hutch was served by the teachers,
TUCKERSMITH
Mr. Neil Tyndall of London visit-
ed the home of his .parents over :the
week -end,
lir. and Mrs. Munray Tyndall, ,of
Brucefield, and Mr. and Mrs, Cliff.
Broadfoot visited at the 'home of Mr.
and Mrs. Harry Tynd'ali Sunday.
The many Friend's of Mr, Harry
Tyndall, 'who suffered a 'severe stroke
over three months ago, will be :pleas
ed to know that there is ► some ;im-
provement in' his condition:
The many friends of Mr. Kirk krill
be ,ple'a'sed to know he is able to 'be
up every day.
Mr. Eimer Townsend, who has been
confined to his room with a 'bad cold,
is able to be around' again.
Mrs. 'Robert Cannochan, who ,has
been in the hosplit'a'1 at Seaforth for a
couple of ,weeks, was taken to her ,sis-
ter's, Miss Graves, wher.e she is eoon-
valescing, and her many friends wish
to see her "home before long.
:Mr. •;Amos (Townsend is able to be
around again after being confined to
his room for same time.
Friends Froin ,Hamilton spent the
week end with Me. and 'Mns. Lewis,
Tab butt.
3tiss ,Margaret Grieve and pupils of
Current Reports
Bruce County reports ,plenty of hay
on hand, but ,grain very scarce in
Some cases. In Grey County a can-.
vasa has been conducted, with 95• p.c.
of the farmers favouring a restricted
T.B. area for the county. Farmers in
Halton are finding Tt necessary to boy
seed grain outside the county. Perth
farmers have a ,good supply of hay,
but are cibliged to buy grains, Many
stockmen there find that last year's
grains do not seem to satisfy the an-
imals. Perth also reports that as a re-
sult of the reforestation and conser-
vation campaign, the number of appli-
cations fur trees from the Forestry
'Brandt is much greater .than usual at
Chis time of year, while the schools of
Perth County are acting as centres
for distribution of trees for planting
this -spring. Cream and milk ,produc-
tion is 'being maintained !beyond ex-
pectations in Ealdiniand County. Far -
marc .in Lanrbton are not inclined -to
sell their cattle .at this time. Seed oats
there are finding a ready sale, with
the majority of farmers. -asking CAD
per 'bushel. 'Oxford reports a good
deal of small seed being offered local-
ly and the repent price of red clover
was 23!34 cents a pound. Potato prices
Mon. Tues, Wed., Feb. 22-23-24
SPENCER TRACY
,SYLVIA 'SYDNEY
Fury
Bruce Cabot Walter Abet
An innocent man in the hands of a
seed brained mob seething with
passion.
NEWS CARTOON
Next Thur. Fri. Sat., Feb. 25-26-27
DOUBLE FEATURE
EDWARD EVERETT HORTON
-in-
Your Uncle Dudley
A Delightful Comedy
CLAIRE TREVER PAUL KELLY
MICHAEL WHALEN
Song and Dance Masa
ander the leadership of a group of
students headed by N. J. Denhohn,
F. '•l. Archibald; W. A. M-otlall and
B. S. Beer,
in Wentworth have • been advancing
gradually selling at $11.90 to $1.93 per
bag on the local market.
O.A.C, College Royal
On March ,3rd, the ,live stock of the
Ontario Agricultural College will be
on parade as a part of the Thirteenth
Annual College Royal Show. More
than two hundred animals of the Col-
lege herds and flocks have beep as-
signed to individual students. These
will he under the care of -the students
Cantil- the time of the show when they
will he •exlti•bited in the live stork pav-
ilion. The student is judged 00 the
basis of showmanship. and the
prnvenlents in the animal assigned to
his care. This is an important day in
the history of the College and gives
null opportunity for the students to
display their ability in the handling
of lite etock.
in the gymnasitnit will he staged a
large number of educational exhibits
by the various student societies and
groups. Here again will he a spirited
contest on the part of -the students on
the -basis of display and showmanship.
'Classes for exhibits of .bread, cakes,
different articles of clothing, grains,
potatoes. 'fruit, photographs,. art and
handicraft work are provided.•
The purpose of the show is to bring
out phases of College teaohing in a
practical way and to promote interest
among the students 'in live stock,
grains. fruits, vegetables, hone econ-
omics and educational displays.
Friends of the College are invited
to attend the College Royal which is
Plowman's Meeting
Directors of the °maria P'low'men a
Association, meeting last week in To•
rottto, elected J. W. MacRae, Lochiel,
Glengarry County, as:.119137 'President,
and selected Wellington County as
the scene of the annual .international
match, -
The meeting was the best in the.
-history of the association. with farm-
ers • from all parts of the Province at-
tending it. Officers choosing the site
of the aanttal match were elected by
directors named at the annual meet-
ing.
The match will centre at Fergus
front the Beatty farm and extend av-
er an area of '2;500 acres toward E'l •
ora, With. Guelph as the nearest city,
fourteen miles away. Several other
bids for the contest were shade to the
association.
William Newman, 11.L.A., Lorne-
ville. suggested the pinwin:ie match
might he terminated at 4 o'clock in
the afternoon, and that the horses tar
king part should he shown on exhibi-
tion after the contest.
M4•. -Newman also believed that the
annual plowing eontcst might be en-
livened by a tug-of-war between two-
horses
wohorses and eight roped. He claimed
that eight nen' on one side could de-
feat two horses on the other side.
Other officers elected were: Vice -
Presidents, \\'illiam 'Newman, Lorne-
ville, and 'L. IH. Harlan, IKapusleasing.
Directors: W. C. Barrie, Galt; Neil
Calder, Holstein: J. 5. Duffus, Peter-
borough; -E, 0. Fuller, London; D. D.
.Gray, Ottawa: W. D. Lindsay, Hag-
ersrille;'George Little, !Agincourt; Al-
ex, McKinney, Brampton; James Mo -
.Lean, Richmond Hill: .Elliot Moses,
Olisweken; G. V. Robinson, Dresden,
and J. J. Tierney, Brockville.
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TOWN of SEAFORTH 1937 TAXES
Taxpayers may purchase Tax Prepay=
ment Receipts for 1937 Taxes at
Favorable Discounts
FROM MARCH IST
COST COST COST COST
AMOUNT March 1-15 March 16-31 April 1-15 April 16-30
$10.00 $ 9.78 $ 9.80 $ 9.82 $ 9.83
20.00 19.56 19.60 19.64 19,66
50.00 ' 48.90 49.00 49.10 49.15
COST COST
May 1-15 May 16-31
$ 9.85 $ 9.87
19.70 19.74
4925 49.35
COST COST COST COST
AMOUNT June 1-15 June 16-30 July 1-15 July 16.31
$10.00 $ 9.88 $ 9.90 $ 9.92 $ 9,93'
2b.00 19.76 19.80 19.84 19.86
50.00 49.40 49.50 49.60 49 65
COST
Aug. 1-15
$ 9:95
19.90
49.75
.00'ST
Aug, 16-31
$ 9.97
19.94
49:85
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of Commerce.
Purchase your Prepayment Receipts early and have your money earning .4 per cent. in-
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If you cannot buy all now, budget your Taxes this year by purchasing a receipt each
month, up to Sept. lst.
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