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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Seaforth News, 1928-10-11, Page 1All bail to the broad-leaved Maple I . v 1Vith her fair and changeful dress --- A type of our youthful country In its pride and loveliness; Whether in Spring or Summer, Or in the dreary Fall, WIdOLE SERIES, VOL. 50; No, 41 DINNERS and SUPPERS Regularly IIOT LUNCHES at all hours OUR ROME MADE SPECIALTIES Prices Reasonable The Olympia Confectionery and Restaurant Community Response To community appeal for sup- port of our own milling com- pany has been splendid and the result has been a lot of thor- oughly satisfied customers with Silverking Bread Flour and Keystone Pastry Flour $4.00 per cwt, Advertising peal, Unusual 2 pkgs, Swifts Quick Naphtha, Soap Chips • 40c 2 tins Classic Cleanser 20c 6 bars Quick Naptha Soap 40e 1 Fanny Rubber Apron-, $1.50 Total $2.50 All for $1.50 In other words the buyer gots the above assortment of soap, cleanser and soap chips FREE The aprons are splendidly as- sorted in colors, trimmings and flowers and are regularly* sold at $L50 Shirriff's Advertising Deal this week is Shirriff's Pineapple Marmalade 25c Shirriff's Lusbus Jolly Powder. 10c Total 35e Both for 25e Fancy Biscuits, over 30 varie- ties now in stock, including 'several 35c lines for 30e Broken Fancy Biscuits 21b 25e Broken Soda Biscuits, fresh crisp and cracked 3 lbs 25 New French Bordeax Walnuts per Ib 60e Broken Manchurian. Walnuts per lb 45e Crop_is light. . Prices have ad- vanced so that these are really worth 10e lb. more, F. D. HUTCHISON Phone. Phor Phood 166 COA L QTY SE All VICE R U t R Y PHONE CHURCH CARD, North Side United Church.—Pastor, Rev, W. P, Lane, B, A. Sunday, October 14th, -di a,nt.— Public Worship: Mr. E. R. .Crawford will give his report on the great Lay- men's Convention held last -week in Massey Hell, Toronto. 2,30-p,m.—.S;S. and Bible Classes, 7 p.m.—Public Worship. Subject, "Lessons from the Trans-Jordlanic Tribes," ENGAGEMENT. Dr. George J. Musgrove, Niagara Falls, Ontario, announces the enga'ge- rnent of his daughter, Helen 13edlford, to Dr. Garnet K. Chapman, Bridge burg, son of Mr. and Mrs. W.. E. Chapman, Seaforth. The,marriage to tieplace the third week of October, INTER -SCHOOL MEET. At the field day held in Mitchell on Friday last by, the County Association the following won the championships: Junior Girls, Dorothy Rushton, Mit- chell. Senior Girls, Mona Sills, (Seaforth and Greta •A'bray, Mitchell, were equal and both were presented with medals. Senior Boys, R, Stoddart, Goderich, Junior''' =Boys, J. Gambier, Clinton. TOWN COUNCIL. 'The regular meeting o'f .the Town Council was held Monday evening. Cardno-'Crich, that a grant of $50 be given to Salvation Army Rescue Heine, London, The 'following ac - comas were passed: W. G. Fee $60; John A. Wilson; $75;' John Knight, $615; A. W Dunlop, $4.46; George A. Stills & Sons, $22!53; Can. Nat. Rys., $7.39; Bell Tel. co., $2.75; John Ste- wart, $4615'5; Beacon -.Herald, $6.87; MelLean Bros., $169.73; Thompson's Bookstore, 78c; The (Seaforth News, $29154; James V. Ryan, $85.50; W. Hawkins, $36150; Gardno Bros., $40; Robert Bell E. & T. Co., $15.35; Bal. grant re cairn, $3.13; Tucker - smith grant re cairn, $50; McKillop grant re cairn,, $50. IBeattie4Box, that this meeting ad- journ to meet at the call of the Mayor. ANNIVERSARY eONSTnNeE UNITED eHURe8 Sunday, October 2 1st Services 11 a.m. and 7.30 p,m. Rev. W. D. \fcDemaid, Egmondville in charge eBaton Quartette atboth services FOWL SUPPER Tuesday, October 23 Snpper Ow B p.m, A splendid program by SheLletowel Headley Concert Co. mutating of Mr,C. IIolmau bar- itone, Mr, Ranoid Cox, tenor n t cornet soloist,, "Mr, Irwin Howitt 2nd tenor and cootedian• Mrs. W, 0, Clarke, soprano, Master Jack Wake - ford, boy vocalist, Cm Phyllis Killgonr-render. Aeeompamed by a snappy orch cit ra under air. eetionoi Sir. P. F, Headley. Admission 25c and 75c Snappy Shoes FOR FALL We have received some very new fall shoes in Velvets, Suedes and Patent Leathers Priced from $2.00 to $5.00 Something new in an arch constructed shoe for ladies. A. fine Kid Tie priced moderately at $L1.95 F. W. BOOTS AND SHOES SEAFORTH SEAFQRTH, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 11, 1928. FREE TRIPS TO THE ROYAL WINTER FAIR. Q'trurd has been received that the "500 Boys' Trip to the Royal 1Vinter Fair which was inaugurated by the Ontario Government last year is to be repeated this year. Ten boys will be selected •from each county through the medium of a special drive Stock and Seed Products judging •contpeti- 1100, This will be held in' Clinton on Friday, October 26th, comnlencio,g at 01.(10 a,nt. Previous winners of this trip are not eligible but all other young men, farmers' sons or residing on 'farms in Huron County and who are between the ages of sixteen and twenty -,three (Oct, 1st) should awake a point to attend this competition and win a trip to the Royal Winter Fair. The judging competition and consequently the selection of the ten winners mill be in the hands of the local Representative of the Ontario Department of Agriculture. WILL MEET IN CLINTON. The fourth annual convention of the Huron County Educational Assoc- iation of Trustees and Ratepayers will will be held in the auditorium of Clinton Collegiate Institute on Satur- day, October 20th,Features of . the sneetiing will be a public speaking contest ,at 10.00 a.m., addresses and. discussions on 'Grants to Public Schools," "Agriculture in Secondary Schools,' and 'The Township 'School Boards Bill." A cordial invitation is extended to all interested' in educa- tional matters to attend, also to the teachers of the County. !Sessions will be held at 110.00 a,m,, and at 1.30 p,m, William Archibald, of Seaforth, is the President of the Association, and Mrs. R. Davidson, Dungannon, is Secre- tary -Treasurer, Y. P. CONVENTION. The Fourth Annual Convention of the Y,P.IS, .of (Huron. Presbytery met in Grand (Bend on Friday, Se'p'tember 28th, With a registration of 125. The morning devotional exercises were conducted by Rev. A. 'Sinclair, of Mensal!, after which reports of the various contnvittees mere given. 'Rev, W D. McDonald opened the afternoon session. 'This .was followed by parallel discussion in the following groups: Ohrietian Fellowship, led (by iRev, Moorhouse, 'Exeter; Missions, by (Rev, J. Walker, Dungannon; 'Citi- zenship,'by {Rev. Max Parr, Goderich; Lit. and Ree„ by Rev, 'Robert 'Cum- mings, Benmliller. Mr, M. M. Mandi.go of Stratforcr gave a practical talk on "Overcoming !Handicaps" and 'Mr, W. G. 'Medd :of Exeter presented a brief report of the •Religious Education Department of the General Asselnbly in Winni- peg The Y.P.S. df Maio St. United Ohtiroh, Exeter, opened the evening meeting with Mr, kis •1V•ildfong tin ,the chair. Miss V. ,Hoggarth .gave a short Scriptural •talk, ,Alfter the installation of officers by •Rev' J. M. ,Colling, Grand 'Bend, a very ,fine and inspiring address was given by Rev, W. '1'. thane of Seaforth, on ',New'Citizenship." The officers for this year are: Hon, President, Rev. Dr. 'Barnby, Blyth; president, •Geo. 'BaechIer, •Goderich; vice president, Mr. F. iWildfong, Ex- eter; secretary, Miss C. McGowan, Blyth; assistant secretary, Miss Mar- ion 'Scarlett, (Seaforth; convenor of Christian- Fellowship, Mr, E. Camp- bell, IBenanilier; Missionary, Mae Skelton, Brussels; Citizenship; Muriel Potter, Olinton;'Literary and Recrea- tion, Dr. McInnis, Winlgham. •'NARROW ESCAPE. 'Early last Friday morning, shortly after midnight, Mr. and Mrs, William 'Charters, and Messrs, Charles Mason and Robert Charters had a narrow escape when their sedan 'left the ap- proach at the bridge over the Nith River, west of New Hamburg, and breaking through the .guard posts and cables, plunged into eight feet of water. 111 retn.adned upright, but the topofthe car eleven inches below wasee en n hesbeow the surface of the water. None of the occupants were injured in the fall and quick work on the part of the two young men prevented, fatalities from 'drowning, Mr. William Char- ters, whose leg was ,broken last spring and consequently has not been able to get around as usual all summer, was able to get out and climis. to the top of the car. Robert Charters,son of Mr. and Mrs. Marry IOharters, severe - 1 cut lis hand •smashing1a window of Y thecar to rescue Mrs Charters. They all speak highly of the kindness of New Hamburg people, who put them to bed in warm blankets. The next morning, when -the car was pulled tip to the road by a gang of men, it was found to be in fair condition, and is now running as. usual again. The accident, which was caused by another car attempting to pass on the narrow bridge, occurred while the 'party were returning from a trip to .Niagara Falls, Bridge The Ladies of the Seaforth Golf and -Country Club are holding a bridge for ladies and gentlemen on Monday evening, 'Oct. 15 at 8 o'clock sharp, in G. W. V, A, Club Rooms, Admission 50 cents, DIED IN DETROIT'.. After an illness of some time, Mr. \Villiant M, Robb passed away in De- troit- Friday, Oet, '5th, Mr Robb was brought up in Harpurhey and was in business in Seaforth for 'a number of years before going to Detroit, He was a brother of Miss Jane Robb and Mr. James Robb, of town, who spent several weeks with him the latter part of August, The late Mr, Robb was horn in Stranrear,,Wightonshire, Scot- land, but the family came to Canada while he was a baby, and settled is lIarpurhey. It is over 20 years since `.ir, and Mrs. Robb and '.family went to Detroit. Tie is survived by one sister and two brothers of a Stolidly of Sine: Mr John Robb, Detroit; Mr. James Rabb and Miss Robb, of .Seaforth, Besides his widow, Formerly Miss pliver, of e leaves one daughter, Mrs, ('Dr,)' Clinton,('.Brien, Detroit, ai5d t ree sons, Allan, Colorado; Virill and liver, .rt home. The funeral took pi :ce from the home of his daughter o Monday. Interment was made in De't out, Mr. Rdbb was a, man of thought- ful ',and considerate dispositi n and all his old friends here deeply egret his death and extend sincere sy •pathy to the bereaved, Mr. Robb had suffered with heart trouble at times curing the past several years, IN TRAIN WRECK, Miss Ruby Sharpe, of 'Vermilion, Mts., who spent several weeks visit- ing her aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs, Thomas Sharpe, was a pasaenger on the International Limited when it was struck by a passing freight train near Hamilton last week, when Rev, Dr, McGregor, of London, was • seriously injured aid Mrs. iIVVard, of Wian'ipeg fatally injured. The window. behind Miss Sharpe was smashed to pieces, and although broken' glass showered over her, she was uninjured,. She was on her way to Kin'gs'ton 1 to enter business college. • PRENDERGAST-LEE. 'Miss Mary Kathleen Kane Lee, daughter of Mr, and Mrs. 137illiann T: J Lee, and Mr. Ralph ;'Macauley Prendergast, of Montreal, skin of Mr, and Mrs. Prendergast ofi; London, Ont., were married on Saturday at the Church of the Holy Rbeary, St, Clair Avenue, Toronto; Reis. Father D. Forested, officiating. The bride, who was given in marriage by her fa- ther, wore a gown of white Ihridal sa- tin, made with tight bodice, long sleeves, and full skirt with points of lace at either side. Her •veihof hand- made Brussels lace was'loanecl to her by Baroness Korss of Oshawa,'and it was arranged in a coronet of pearls, with orange blossoms at each side. She carried a shower of Ophelia roses anti lily of the valley. Miss Evelyn Lee was her sister's bridesmaid, wearing a gown of pale` green lace, with green velvet 'hat and she carried an old 'fashioned bouquet The two small pages were Mas- ter Joseph Korss and Master Fred- die Korss of O 'hawa, . wearing white satin suits. Mr. Arlthur Kelly was best man, and the ushers were Dr. Louis •Prendergast, cousin o'f the the groom, Dr. James Blatchford, Mr. Thomas Day and Mr, 'Lawlor Lee, brother of the bride, Mrs. James Ma- llon played the wedding music, and Mrs. Joseph Mangin sang, The wed- ding breakfast was at the hone of the bride's parents on Lyndhurst avenue. Mr. John A. Harkins was toastmaster andJ g Yd u e Keil was one of those proposing toasts. Miss Margaret Hyndman proposed the toast to the law school sorority to which the bride also belongs, and this was answered by Miss Ruby Wa- gle,• Later Mr. and Mrs. Prendergast left for their honeymoon and will live it Montreal on their rctdrn. BOWLERS. The third event of the Irish Trebles bowling tournament was completed last Saturday when the rink consist- ing of Dr, R. R. Ross, M. McKellar and J. M. McMillan, skip, was return - cd winners. They eliminated G. Charters, W J Duncan and Dr. Mac- kay, skip, in the semi=finals and then defeated M, McPhee, Robert Boyd and G. D. Haight skip, in the finals. Mr. McMillans rink received the sil- ver trays and Mr, Haigh's the wine. sets. The local single's competition was also completed. J. M. McMillan de- feated Dr. Bechely in the finals in a closely contested game for the skips and third event. In the leads and singles event, R ev M. ones and g J r J. Cliff play off in the semi -!finals and the winner meets Robert Boyd in the finals. TUGKERSMITH. Miss Louise. Allen, of Hamilton, spent eeMrndat ati l the Mrs.home lantes Allen, Mr, and Mrs. Manson, Miss Mary Kling and Mr, Frank _Kling spent Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Bert Hoggarth, Mrs. 'William Charters is still confined to bed suffering from shock sad a heavy cold after the accident et New Hamburg. Mr, and Mrs, Alex, Boyes and little stun Billie spent Sunday at the home Of Mr. and Mrs, George Cam- eron, 'Turners Church are holding their 66th anniversary on Sunday, Oct. 21st, The Rev. D. McTavish, of Ex- eter, will conduct the afternoon •ser• vice at 2;30 and the Rev. J. Abery, of Londesboro, will conduct the evening service at 7:30. Mr. Neil Matheson is attending the Normal School in Toronto. .Er, Harold Crich, who has been employed lin the Clinton Branch of the Bank of Montreal has been transfer- red to the Forest branch, and com- menced there on Wednesday of last we•ek, Mr, Douglas Matheson is now Jun- ior Clerk in the branch of the Royal. Bank in Clinton, Mr, and ,,Mrs. :Russell Coleman spent the week end with friends in and around Sarnia, Mr, and Mrs. Thomas Coleman have returned home after spending three weeks with the latter's sister, Mrs. Rice, of Forest Nook, a summer re- sorlt on Ahmic Lake, and also visited friends in Magnetawan, Toronto and Stratford, Mr, and Mrs. Gordon Hayter and family of Flint, Mich„ spent Sunday with the latter's mother, Mrs. Alfred Ross, Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Forsyth, Mr, and Mrs. Jos.;MoLeitan spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Hugh McGregor ,tear Kippen. Miss Annie Moore is visiting with friends in London. Messrs. John F_Igie and Kenneth Jackson are in Toronto attending the Laymen's convention. Mr. and Mrs. David Steef and fam- ily of Monkton'spent Sunday with Mr, and Mrs. James Hay. Mr. Arthur Jackson of Flint, Mich„ spent Sunday wirh his mother, Mrs, j Jackson. The anniversary services held itt Kipper on Sunday were largely at- tended. Miss Vera Forsyth spent the week end with Miss Verna McGregor near Kipper, Messrs, William Broadfoot and Da- vid McLean are' in Toronto attending the Laymen's conference. Mr. and Mrs. Ed, Corbett of Lon- don called on friends here last week, Mr, Pete Cole of Goderich township is visiting his son, Mr. 3. Percy Cole. Quite a number of our young people attended Varna and Kippers anniver- serys on Sunday last. 'Those who attended the Clinton School fair, say it proved a great suc- cess. Mr. Hopper, of Seaforth is busily engaged drilling a well at S.'S. No. 3. Mt•. and Mrs. Lewis Tebbutt, also Mr, and Mrs, Hugh McLachlan, of Stanely, took a inotor trip to Toronto and Hamilton fast week and were at Mr, and Mrs. A. E. Phillip's wedding anniversary. They also called on many old friends at other places and took in the convention in Toronto. Miss Margaret Martin was in Tor- onto, Hamilton, St. Catharines and Thorold and was also at the Phillips' .anniversary. She ,net a lot of old Toronto friends, also called on. some Rosedale friends. Motoring on the highway was fine and the weather was perfect, The following is the school report of S,S. No. 6, Tuckersntith for Sep- tember Sr IV. --Evelyn Nott 79 per cent„ Isabel Ashton 74. Jr, 'W.—Fletcher 'Whitmore 76 per cent., Warren Whitmore 76 (equal); Raymond Townsend 63. Sr. I'II.-•Pearl Hugill 87, Sarah Whitmore 87 (equal), Harold Magill 83, Jr. I'II.-:-Myrtte Ashton 78, Hazel Ashton 71, Leola Nott 63, Verna Hu- g ill 61, .Sr 'IT.—Arnold Hui 79,Florence Whitmore 77, Velma gAshto69. n Jr. T.- aWesley Hngi11 77, Iona He - gill absent. • Jr. Primer—Kenneth Terryberry, Mary Magill. 'Those who had the least mistakes in spelling in each class were: Evelyn Nott, Raymond Townsend, Sarah Whitmore, Hazel Ashton, Velma Ashton, Arnold Ma- gill (equal). qqual ). Edna M.am'ieson J , Teacher. HOME AND SCHOOL ASSOC'N. A very successful meeting of the 1 -Tome and School Association was THE FIRST 'FOWLSUPIER of the season to be served in Seaforth will be in North Side United Church Monday Evening, October 29 Evening, Remember the date and watch for later announcement, 1.7.41 Phone 84. 1 /7Mid Nature's forest children, She's fairest of them all, She giacidens the aching eyeball. Shtltere the weary tread, And critters her crimson glories '>n tti •:tl•ts of the silent, dead. dtc+v. 1f: 0'. Darnell. $1 A YEA] The G` • lue Mikado" Royal! • Crown Derby The quaint and beautiful "Blue Mikado" pattern makes it possible to possess genuine Crown Derby China at prices that are very reasonable for such high grade china. For instance, the lovely cup and saucer sells at $2.25, Tea plate 51.75, large square cake plate $3.00 and other pieces priced accordingly. We carry a complete line of Blue Mikado and will be pleased to show you the various pieces of this exquisite design. Fred S. Savauge Jeweler and Optometrist CI:7ostte, f est ( lice :: Seaforth Pontiac Motor Car Dealer. Phone 194 Res. 10 held in the Public School on Monday last and the following officers were elected for the ensuing season: Pres- ident, Mrs. Charles Holmes; 1st Vice President,, Mrs. Munn; 2nd Vice President, Mrs. MacKenzie; 3rd Vice President, Mrs. Spencer; Secretary, Miss B. Grieve; Treasurer, Mrs. R. E. Bright. And the convenors of committees were: Programme, Mrs. Bechely; Collegiate, Miss Gillespie; social, Miss 'MacLean; membership. Mrs Israel; welfare, Mrs. Crawford; finance, Mrs. Southgate. The date of our next meeting will be • announced next week HULLETT. Drew -Flynn, --!St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church, 'Clinton, was the scene of a very pretty wedding Wed- nesday morning, October '10th, at 10 o'clock, when Mary Frances, daugh- ter of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Flynn, 5th concession, Hullett, became the youthful bride -of' Mr. William Ernest Drew, son Of Mr. and Mrs, M. A. Drew, Merlin, Rev. Father Gaffney officiated. The bride, who was given away by her father, was charmingly gowned in shell pink georgette trim- med in cream lace, skirt in bouffant POULTRY 'We pay the highest market - prices for Live Poultry. Bought Tuesdays and Fridays. Call us for prices, W. C. BENNETT, General Store, Winthrop Phone 2-234 IOW WALTON DUFF'S UNITED CHURCH ANNIVERSARY SERICES Sunday, October .loth effect, and carried Briarcliffe and 1 Sweetheart roses, The .bridesmaid, Miss Margaret Flynn, sister to the bride, was beautifully dressed in sal - mos crepe and carried a large bouquet of Butterfly roses. Mr. Walter Drew, the groom's brother, was best man, The ushers were Messrs. Thomas Flynn, Louis Carbert Joseph Flynn. The wedding music was .played by Mrs. William Lane. Following the wedding, dinner was served at the bride's parents ' home. About 40 guests were present. The happy young le left t m the afternoon h e aft rnoon amidst a shower of good wishes on their way to 'Saskatchewan where they will make their home. Guests 'from a dis- tance were Mr. and Mrs. M. A Drew, Mr. Walter Drew, and Miss Ann Drew, Mr. and Mrs. ,Gordon Drew, and Mrs. ,Wellwvood, Merlin; Mr. Ar- thur Ducharme, Belle River; Mr. and Mrs. G. R. ,Parsons, Leamington, Mr,. and Mrs. M. J. IvIcCauley, Mr. and Mrs. I'Ttlgh 'Flynn, 'Dublin. a•m, 7.30 p m - Conducted by • Rev. R. R. Connor B. A. of Kippen CASSEROLE Ch ickeu Supper ANI) CONCERT sda enc VV � Oct, 17th Wednesday, Supper from 6 to R Program by Male Quartette of Seaforth and Mrs. Van Wyck, Eloeutionis of Wingham ADMISSION 50e and 25e McKILLOP, See our lower window. Nothing over p 98c, 3. A. Westcott, Jeweller, Seaforth.e Mr, and Mrs, ,Willis , Barwick of Jamestown visited with Mr, and Mrs. T. Henderson on Stinday. o Mr. William Storey has accepted a position with Mr, N. Holland near Clinton, 'Miss ,Helen Mc.TCereher and Rabin McKercher of •Guelph spent the week. end with Their parents. 'Mr. and Mrs, Finlay McKercher. Mr. and Mrs R. Somers and son Wilbert of Grey called nn friends here last 'week, Mr. Ro'heri ,Redo it has veterned e a rem Midland where he has been em - toyed with the highway construction ompany, (Rev. Ma', Parr of Goderich will con- duct the anniversary services at Duff's u Sunday, Octdber 14th. Misses Ruby McRae, Jean Smith: nd Beatrice Seip •spent .Sunday with. Mr, and Mrs, Chester Henderson. Miss Harvey of Egmondville, is kiting her neice, Mrs. J. Aitcheson,, Mr. and''Mrs. John McCowan 're - witted Saturday from their honey- moon, Mrs, Nimmo returned •to Toronto, a v Iter spending the week ,with tier pt-tr.. its, \,fr, and Mrs Duncan McCowan