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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Seaforth News, 1928-09-20, Page 1To him who in the love of nature holdsv Communion with her visible forms, she speaks ' A various language: for his gem: hours She has a -voice of gladness, and a, WHOLE SERIES, VOL. 50, No. 38, DINNERS and SUPPERS Regularly HOT LUNCHES at all hours TES. MADE SPECIALTIES OUR HOME Prices Reasonable TheOlympia. Confectionery and Restaurant •i REPORTS Concerning the quality of Sea - forth Mills Flour are -excellent. The public need have no hesit- ation in buying Silverking, milled from all. • Manitoba selected hard spring wheat at per cwt. 54.00. Keystone Pastry Flour, at per 24 lb, sack $1.00 Peaches, quality better than last year and prices reason- able, Plums and Pears, quality ex- ceptionally good xceptionally''good and prices very moderate Seedless Raisins, good quality 2 lbs. for 25c 1 50c Cheese b, Iio uefo t , per q Vinegar, Cheap vinegar is said to be "slow poison". Our - vinegars an xxx quality made by manufacturers•recognised as 'the Best in Canada and the largest under the British flag. Plain White and Clover Leaf Dishes We have a good as- sortment of best English ware at low prices consider- ing quality. School Supplies, Scribblers, Ex- ercise books, drawing and writ- ing . books, pencils,' paints, compasses etc. F. D. HUTCHISON Phone Phor Phood 166 COAL QUALITY -SERVICE B.HONE .. E. L. BOX 43 CHURCH CARD. North Side United Church,—Pastor, Rev, W. P. Lane, 11, A. Sunday, Sept, 23rd. -41 lie Worship. Subject, "A Divine Word of Encouragement. 2,30 p,nt.—S. S. and Bible Classes. 7 p.m,—Public Worship. Subject, 'The Einpty Life." CARRY YOUR PERMIT, Traffic Officer McQueen issues a warning to any motorists of this dis- trict who have not already' done so, to comply with the regulations re- garding the securing and carrying with teem of their operator's license, smile And e'lognencc ofill?eauty and She glides- In;to his darker Musings with a mild And healing sympathy that stealsaway Their sharpness, ere he is aware. • William Cullen Bryant. SEAFORTJX, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 1928, ENCrAQEM1 NTS. '4r,. and Mrs. John Rogerson of Hallett, announce the engagement of their daughter, Jessie 'Lavine, to Mr, David Watson, of McKillop, son of the late Mr.' William" Watson and Mrs. Watson of Ifullett, the marriage to take ,place the latter part of Sep- tember. 'Mr, and Mrs, Henry 'Wicterson, McKillop, announce the engagement of their only daughter, Della Marie, to Mr, Carl Eisler, son of Mr; and Mrs. Fred 'Eisler, of Logan Township the marriage to take place the end, of September. Mr, Thomas E. Livingston. wishes to announce the engagement of his daughter, Mary Kathleen, to Mr. John McCowan, son of Mr. and Mrs. Duncan McCowan, Roxboro, the mar- riage to take place quietly Sep- tember Se -tember 29th, EG1 ONDVMLE W. M. S.. The monthly 'meeting of Egmond- ville United Church W. M. S. was ,held Friday, Sept. 14. Mrs, Hugh Chesney presided. Hynin 93, follow- ed by reading of Psalm 104, 124, by Mrs. Chesney; prayer by Mrs. W. D. McDonald; nnnutes of the last meet- ing were read and adopted. Roll call and offering. Business of the meat- ing, delegates were appointed to at- tend the meeting at Clinton; Mrs. (Rev.) W. D. McDonald, Mrs. Mc- Millan. Moved by. Mrs. McDonald, that we have our thankofferin'g meet- ing in October. A letter was read by Mrs, McDonald asking for any second hand clothing it good repair. Devo- tions:leaflet entitled "In the beginning God," by Miss McTavish; hymn 545; study leaflet, "Our Indian Neighbor," Mrs. Hugh Chesney, taken in part; "Indian of Yesterday," Mrs. Shilling - law; "The First Call," Mrs. McGon- igle; school, Mrs. Stewart; the first school in British Columbia, Mrs. J. .Brown. Mrs. Brown led in prayer, hymn 170. The meeting closed by repeating the Lord's prayer. Mrs, ,Brown will preside at the October meeting. Anne GGovenlock Teacher of Piano, Organ and Theory Pupils prepared for Toronto Con- servatory examinations. Class 'work for beginners if de- sired. _ STUDIO NORTH MAIN ST: Phone 103 Monster. Bazaar will be held in the. G. W. V, -A Rooms on Friday; Sept. 28th. VID• ON. REID-DA S The wedding took place at Newton, Ont„ on Saturday, September lydth, at 12.30 o'clock, when Jean Elizabeth (Bessie), eldest daughter of Mrs. David Davidson, became the bride of Merton A, Reid, of Seaforth, son of Mrs. Henry Reid, of Holstein, Ont. Rev. Mr. Johnston, minister of Mil- verton Presbyterian Church, officiat- ed, Following the ceremony, wedding dinner, was served to about twenty relatives at, the home of the bride's mother, and afterwards Mr. and Mrs. Reid left on a honeymoon ,trip to Muskoka. The grooitt is a .popular Y.P, CONVENTION. The fourth annual convention of the Young People's Society, of Huron Presbytery will be held in Grand Bend United Church, on Friday. Sep- tember 28th. EGMONDVILLE Y.P.S.C.E. The regular meeting of the Y.'P,S. C.E, was held on Monday evening, iSelp't, 17th, under the vice presidency of Miss Jeannette Finnigan. The meeting opened by the ingitrg of the •Maple Leaf,�after whie Miss Mar- saret Patrick read' the Scripture les- on, After the singing Of 0 Canada, Misses Billy Chesney,- Jean Webster, Bertha Chesney, :Bertha Beatty, Mr, -Keith Webster and Rev. W, D. Mc- Donald led in prayer. Miss Jean Smith then gave a much enjoyed reading, "The Church Organ." _Newg 'Short poems by Canadian author's were read by Bill McDonald, Gordon McGonigle and Jim Chesney. Mies Morley then gave a very interesting and instructive talk on Canadian iar- tists During intermission two con- tests were staged after- which the minutes of the previous meeting were read. A weiner roast to be held in the near future was discussed during the business period. After the singing of another hymn the meeting closed with the Mizpah benediction. WINTHROP. . • There will be a'dance in Winthrop Hall, on Friday, O'etober 5'th. Lud- wig Serenaders will supply the young business man of Seaforth, being 1 music; a member of the insurance firm of The dance held last Friday night Watson & Reid for several years, ryas well attended and all reported a Many friends join in congratulations good time. So don't forget the next and best wishes to Mr. Reid and his one, bride, A BIG "CUkE". This has been a wonderful- summer for cucumbers, but it is doubtful if there are any larger than one on dis- play in The News office 'window, grown on the ,farm of Mr. Thomas Ferguson, Huron Road west. Weigh- ing only one ounce short of four pounds, this monster meastires 28 long around the 10 g wa y and is 13/ niches in circumference. The Presbyterian Ladles' Aid is hold- ing a bazaar. Tae lie]p the kirk, we hope the folk will corse free near an' far. We've worked by day, an' toiled by night, Tae mak' the gifts, we'll treat ye right, - Sae tomo an' 'cheer ue Ni' yer smile An' buy a wee bit gift the while. ,Afternoon : Cup of Tea -15c Supper -5.30 to 8 — 40c Great Bargains FOR FAIR DAY Every Shoe hi the store at prices that - will surprise you Fit the Children up for School and save money. F. W. WIGG BOOTS AND SHOES SEA OIYI'if W.M$ . The W.M.S. of .the United Church held their monthly meeting Thursday, September 13th, in. the basement of the church. The meeting Ovals in charge of circle No. 3, with Mrs. W. Crich presiding. The Scripture les- son from Psalm 104 was read by Miss J. Robb, after which the Lord's pray- er was repeated in unison. Mrs. Crawford read the devotional leaflet entitled "In the 'beginning God." Papers on our Indian neighbors were read by several ladies of the Circle; and also gave 'a brief account of the work done by the W. M. S. -for the Indians today. Mrs. Turnbull gave a most interesting reading on "The Committee on Strangers." -Mrs. Crich led in prayer and the meeting closed with the Mizpah benediction. A severe eleotrical> storm passed. over the village last Friday night. Mr. Govenlock's faithful .old driver "Edna" was killed by the lightning 'Mrs. John Harris, of Walton. spent the week -end with Mrs. W. C. Ben- nett. ' Mr. and Mrs. F. 'Bullard, Mr. J. Bullard and Mrs. 11. Smalleon, of Walton, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Roht. Murdie, of -Stratford. HONORARY DEGREES CONFERRED. At a special convocation held in Convocation Hall on September 19th,. the degree of Doctor of Divinity (honoris cause) wasconferred by the University of Trinity College upon Archbishop hop Williams ns oE. Huron, o l Arch- deacon h - deacon Ingles ofToronto; Arch- deacon Snowdon, of Ottawa, and the Rev, 5. G. Waller, of Japan. Archdeacon Snowdon is a brother of the late Rev. J. F. Snowdon, of. Seaforth. SEAFORTH HOME AND SCHOOL ASSOCIATION. IN 1869.70. Miss M. V. Martin, of Tuekersmithr is the possessor of a directory of the towns, villages and townships of Fluiost County for the years '1869.70. The hook contains a egnplete de- scription of each place and an alpha- betical 'list of the names of the 'in- habitants. The Buffalo and Goderich Railway was the only line :entering Huron County at that time, and the "stage road" from Seaforth to Walk- erton was an important thoroughfare. Seaforth was described as follows: On Monday, September 24th, at 4 o'clock, in the kindergarten of the public school, the first general meet- ing this season of the above associa- tion will be held. This will be a busi- ness ,meeting and all members are urged to attend to help in electing by "secret ballot" new officers, form new and numerous committees, and plan a happy and helpful programme for second year °of the life of this lively association. We number 70 - mem- hers I Come one and all and bring a friend with you. Remember in Home interest- ed all trest- ' and School Ass celett ed in education oe child welfare are welcome, regardless of creed or color, politics or position, sex or state he, married or single, and here as in U. S "A. alt have an equal chance of one day being president. Membership fee 25 cents per year, should be paid this anonbh, EXTENSIVE PROGRAMME, The Maher Shows, Ferris. Wheel, Ivlerry-,go-round and Midway will be in operation at the fair grounds on Thursday evening and alt day Friday, show day. The sentries for hall or in- ing In general, door exhibits far exceed that of any Messrs. Broadfoot's & Gray's plan - year, being th largest on record, Hall ittg mill, door, sash and blind factory open Thursday evening at 7 o'clock, way established in 186-3, their build - The extensive programme for Felting high, a fifteen horse power engine is renders it necessary to start the events itsed and 12 hands em loyed in the immediately on the arrival df the Sea- i' of doors sash blinds planing, fortltHighlanders Bund at 130 p.rn, names of prize winners on the tinkers. Ings are .frame, 55x50'feet; two storks making A rapidly progressing incorporat- ed village in the townships of McKii- lot on which the church stands, and a lop and Tuckersmith. situated on the commodious peesonage has been er- Huron Gravel Road leading from ected, with stable and barn. A neat Stratford to Goderich, at the intersec- and substantial fence encloses the two tion of Bayeeld and Wroxeter Stage lots, which are perhaps the most de - Road. It is an important station on sirable in the whole village for church the Grand Trunk Railway from 'Buffpurposes. alo to Goderioh,there is nearly one In the recent improvements about million bushels of grain shipped an- $1;300 was expended, and the property nually from this station. It is distant now presents a very .fine appearance. from Goderich 21 miles, and 136 miles The congregation worshipping in this from Buffalo. The village was laid church is good and the cause appears out in 1897, and the ,post office was to he in a healthy state. The present established in 1859, and is now an im-. pastor is Rev. Wm. Hayhurst. portant distributing office for the of- The Baptist Church a very fine Rees north and south of this place, rough cast building was erected in Mr. S, Dickson is the present post- 1869, at a cost of two thousand dollars master. Few places have kept pace and is 30x5'0 feet in size. It will seat wsons. comfortably three hundred per mfo i aralled pro- cn Y grab this ceage in its a n i grecs, evinced by the manner in which The congregation was organized in all 'branches of art, commerce and in- 1866, during the ministration of the , and worship- edher are carried on and represent- Rped in the masonichallup to he time ed here. There are several excellent stares of the erectionof the present edifice: well stocked with merchandise of The Rev. Archibald McDonald is the every description, among which are minister now in charge. Messrs. Kidd & McMulkin's, and, F. The eCommonuSoolisanoee Veal's. , • 2 story cng, 60feet, r The mechanical trades arewell rep- ected in 1867, at a cost of $3;500. It resented. Messrs. W. R. Counter, anti consists of two departments where S, P. Bull, are extensively engaged tin ander 240bout pupils pupilscharare in attendance, then manufacture of jewelry,, Dewar, First Class Provincial School and clocksmaking and repairing. Messrs. Zapfe & McCallum's found-' Teacher, and principal: of the School, ry and agricultural implement mann- assisted by Mii Royal uthraie. n Bank factory is a large brick building, 140r 30 feet, two stories high, where they has an agency here. M. P. Hayes manufacture all kinds of agricultural Esq., Manager; Charles Hunter, ac - implements ,and castings, giving em- eountant; Frank Erb, Teller. ployment to tea hands, and using a Masonic.-4Britennia Lodge No. 170. fifteen horse power engine to propel ofA.nF. on or a.,erholds its rn pilar the mmachinery. Messrs. McNaught & Teeple's car- in the Masonic Hall, John McIntyre, riage factory of frame, the wood shop W:M.; A. Slimmon P.M.; A. Grey, being acks0 feeithshop two storks high, and 22x70 fest with secretary; L. 0, L.,N. treasurer. 937 Meets the blacksmith ghop three forges; eight to tenhands are on the first Wednesday of each employed in the making of ;carriages, Thames Stephens,Tem era at the ceorgHall, all, Wagons, velocipedes, etc. . Mr. Wm. Grassie's wagon making Sperling, Sec, and general blacksmi'thing business Temperance, --d. O. of G. T. are carried on in two frame buildings, Huron Sem9, ple, No. meets 8, was or and evz- en- Mr.42x26 feet. ed in Mr. John M. Martin's general job- ings in the Hall. `bing shop is thirty feet square, with Seaforth Mechanic's Institute and. engine 'house attached, he manufac- Library Association.--President,Vi President, A. Dew- gatee, "Water Wheel Churns,"patent.. Gray, Esq.; W Campbell; ADew- gatee, drills, rollers, etc. " ar; Secretary, Mr. Saniitel Trott's. premises are 30 Secretary, J. H. Colborne; Treasuror, x20 feet, he manufactures the Pro M, P. Hayes; number of members, pellet" Ohttrn, bath vats, and cooper- 2Seaforth Chess Club, organized 1866 —President, Major Coleman; Secret- ary and Treasurer T. P. Buhl; com- mittee ' for_ conducting telegraphic games,. Dr, Smith, T, P. Bull. Municipal Council, Seaforth — Reeve, 8, G. 'Mail aughey Councillors, A; Strong, T. Lee, F. Seegmiller, J. Beattie: Treasurer. Julius Duncan Clerk: T. 'P, Ilu1L $1 A YEAR, can be Supplied here, Mr, Philip S,parling manufactures Baeh's double acting lever churn, etc. Mr. W. A.. •Shearson's large flour mills erected in 1868, are of brick and frame, 86x40 feet, four stories high; containing five run of stones, and have the capacity of dressing and peeking 1'50 barrels of flour daily, ten hands are employed, and an engine of sixty horse power used, 'Messrs. VV. & J,. Scobie's flour and grist intll is three stories high, 27x50 feet, with four run of stone, can dress and pack sixty barrels daily, steam power is here employed by the firm who do custom gristing as well. 'F. Seegmiller's oatmeal mill is a frame, 70x26 feet, with kiln, and has three run of stone requiring the use of a sixteen horse power engine, oat- meal, Indian -meal, split peas, pot bar- ley and mill feed are turned out in large quantities. r- e en hotels.The Oa Th re are s v There michael's Hotel in course of erection, is of white brick, 90x'100 feet, three stories high,,and covered with slated roof, it is situated on the corner of Main and Huron streets, and is built on the most approved and modern plan, and when fully completed will be one of the best hotels west of To- ronto, Sharpe's Hotel, a very •handsome brick, erected near the Railway Sta- tion. Mr. Richard Sharpe, proprietor. Lloyd'sHotel'kept by Mr, Geo. A. Houghton, and the Royal kept by Mr. Thomas Foster, are each worthy of commendation, and afford excellent accommodation for the travelling coinnni n nty. Messrs. Lumsden and Hickson 3. Co., are each extensively engaged in dispensing drugs, and ,the sale of stationery, fancy' goods, etc. iGlurrches.—There are four churhes, the "Trinity" Church of England is a handsome frame building with tower and spire, erected in 1864, being the first place of public worship built in the village. The bell of . this church (which is the only one in the place) is rung five times -a day during the week for public. convenience. The Rev. C. C. Johnston, T.CD., has been in- cumbent of .this church from its or- ganization. The Methodist Episcopal Church is. a neat frame building erected in 1864 at a cost o,f $71,000, and seated for 200. This congregation was first .organized in 1863 under the labors of Rev. S. Card There is another good frame church on this circuit besides two congregations The Rev. S. \Williams is the -minister in charge. The W. M. Church is situate on Goderich Street; is a frame building 50x3'6 withgalleries on either side. and at the front end. It w'11 seat about three htt•ndred.. The church was erected in 1865, and in the latter part of 18'66 was remod- eled, so far as the internal arrange- ments are concerned, being refloored, pewed, painted inside and out, and an elegant pulpit with communion was erected, a suitable melodeon furn- ished, in all an outlay df about one thousand dollars was made, all of which has been ,paid. In 1868 a sec- ond lot was purchased adjoining the School Opening and Fountain Pens are synonymous. And where ever fountain pens are mentioned we immediately think "Waterman's''. So you will find us well prepared with a full, line of Waterman Fountain Pens in the Blue, Rose, Red and Olive Ripple colors. (These colors . are the newest production of Waterman's) and also the standard black pen and priced at $2.50 up Special The Iwlarxton 14k gold pen with a pocket diction- ary at $1.50 complete Fred S. Savauge Jeweler and Optometrist O,»nsite Post ()lice :. Seaforth Pontiac Motor Car Dealer. Phone 194 Res. 10 ikktW'199.nWmzsiesTeA-- 017160=1:6====16104 rearallEMMINII .11111111111112111111111111 Chesterfields Chesterfields Cli ESTERFI ELOS Please Notice We handle only The Highest Class, Better Grade Kroehler Made Goode. Also the better grades of several other High Class Firms for Liv- ing Rooms. We specialize in: i 'i Rir t ', a Gibbard Solid Walnut, and the McLagan Made Dining Room and Bedroom Outfits, and Furniture of the Highest Quality for every room in the home, at very moderate prices. We invite inspection and comparison in all our lines. Call and See What We Have before Buying building material of sil kinds Walker's furniture Store SES-1FORTH LL -F7IR THURSDAY and IFIUDAY Sept. 20th and 21st Live Stock, Poultry, Roots and Vegetables, Fruit and. Flowers, Ladies' Work, Fine Arts, School Children's Exhibit, Etc. ADDRESS BY Hon. John S. Martin, Minister of Agriculture who will open the afternoon program. Special Attractions Horse Races, Foot,and Bicycle Races, Relay Horse Race, Running HorseRaces, Horse Shoe Pitching Tournament, Etc. SCHOOL CHILDREN'S S PARADE AND DRILL Music by Seaforth Highlanders Band ADMISSION -- Adults 25c Children 15c Autos 25c Grand Stand 25c All School Children admitted free FAIR NIGHT e2 WN©'S @PERI HALL Alice Dunbar and her Company of Singers; Dancers and Entertainers. Two hours solid fun to wind up a good day MUSIC. SONG CO3ttLD"Y ADMISSION -All Seats 55c -- Children 35e SEAFOI$TH AGIUOULTUJRAL' SOCIETY Thos. E. Livingston,A, D. Sutherland, President. See,1Treasr. Prize Lists may be had from the Secretary.