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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Seaforth News, 1929-07-11, Page 6WALTON '1 ne tollerwn 33 k the report of ex - •aminal oils hell in • W r tun Public school Honore 75P.c., pas, 60 plc, () Palled, in one subjeet, ii, IV,--- *Grece Manning 62 (spell) Horace Rutledge (spell„ .gram.). Jr. 'We-- Helen IV.-Helen ernalldan 36 Norma Steins 78, 'Gordon 1 hortreed '8, Kenneth Mer - ray 77, Ehri iFloy 71 Margaret Mer ray 69, Gordon Ryan 69, Helen ;Far- quhareon 62 (arith,), Chas. Se, Sellers, Principal, Junior •Rooth 'Sr•. Dra- ger 69, ,Allen McCa11 67, Freddie Rut- ledge 67, Anna Ennis 60, Willie iFere. quharsnn 60, *Mary e3tiehanan 51 (arithmetic). Jr.'III.-Jack Murray 82, Jaek Dra- ger 81, Mary :Humphries 74, .Dorothy Murray 69. Sr. Ill.--ll(enneth Solder 69, Jack 'Smatldon 52, (spelling). Jr, II, --+Stewart Humphries' 32, Andrew Sloan 63, Kathleen Farquharson 62, Mildred Sellers 61. ISr, I, -.Garnet Ctentinings, Barrie Marshall Sr. Pri- mer -Earl Coetts, Bobby ;Smalidon,. Ross Bennett, Frankie Marshall, Mar- garet Murray, ViolaiMatlks. Dora Holmes, 'Teacher, Shine's School Reunion. -The re union held in Shine, School on 'Tuesday afternoon and evening was a huge success. notwithstanding the -threatening weather, This school Is situated on the.lath c;ncession of: Grey township, 214 miles south and east of Brussels. The school yard. and surrounding fields were a "Mecca of moving humanity, People motored from far and near, Uncle Sam across the line was well represented. This ;lection was formed in 1854, seventy *five years. ago, Pupils, and ex-puplls, teachers and ex -teachers flocked to 'their rural alma mater. The school 'section is well named No, 1, and shall live in history. A fair guess comput- ed the number at 2.000, more or less, The programs staged were varied, in- teresting and instructive. From the big parade early in the afternoon to the close of the dance well after mid- night, the enjoyment dirt not lag, The popular president, Mr. John Grant, and' efficient secretary, \t ss Christina Dickson, must have felt elated as they guided the various committees to car- ry out ao vast an enterprise to so suc- cessful a close. Perhaps the highest enjoyment of the older people was the warm and hearty handshake of those who had gone to school and played togetlrer in the old grounds and had not met for thirty, forty or even fifty years. Childhood and youth had grown and moved away and now returned as men and women of mature age to greet each other at 'the old place, many of them full of years and of honor, The speech mak- mg part of the orograme was no doubt of a high calibre hut was en- joyed by few as the din and noise orevented hearing, 1Ir, Lcrieh Me - 'Fadden, of Sault Ste, Marie, an old pupil and -a clever lawyer, was chair- man, who made a lung and eloquent peech. which was marred by noise. Addresses were delivered by lteeers. Archie Hyslop, ex1M,P,P,. Rer, Dr. David Perrie and Geo, Spotton of Wfngham; Tom McMillan, M.P., of 'Seaforth; Judge IV, B. Dickson, Dakota and others. The speeches • were spiced by Scotch dancing. pipe • music and songs. comic drills, etc, The field -purl: drew on immenee crowd . :seecttttor bwe and girls soft ball matchee. horse ;hoe pitching. athletic sporte, Tees' :eater, Gorrie, Wrereoter and `;:tient Clubs playing bolie with the latter winning out. The girls put up a magnificent game. The horse shoe honors were captured by Wingharn. Mount Forest Pipe Band in the afternoon supplied excellent • music and entertainment, The enter- tainment in the evening put on by the Jessie McGregor Company of Tenon - :et teas pleasing to all. The dance in n furh "all went merry ae a marriage .lel,' zooehided act t .t ,rica: land- mark for Shine's Sch ,ol Reunion 1929. "How dear to our hearts are the scenes ,ur childhood, When fond recollections present them to view; The hill and the creek, and the little old schoolhouse, And all the fond :renes that our infancy knew." The many friends of Miss Susan Driscoll are glad to know that she has been improving atter being very ill for a few days last week. though site is still confined to bed. 3,fies Edna Reid will teach in the senior room of the the school at Ben - miller next year; Miss Bessie Hillen in East \\rawanosh, just west of Blyth :,n the Auburn Road; Miss Eliza God- "kin in Morris, just north of Blyth on he Winghaiu Road. Miss Edna Campbell, who iies taught in the Ben - miller school for several years, has re- signed•her position. err. and elrs, Burl Brewer, of Clev- eland, visited friends about here this week while visiting the former's par - mete , Mr. and Mrs. James Campbell. Misses Bertha and Wilma Speirnes yf C-rey are recovering and have re- . lulled from Listowel hospital where they were taken after the accident a c'eek ago Sunday morning.. The car striven by Miss Bertha Spetrnes went down a steep ditch a mile north of Baker's school in Grey on the Moles- worth road when passing another car. The car somersaulted acid wedged in `between two trees. The young ladies received injuries but the other occup- ant of the car, Mr. Burke, escaped un- hurt. The girls' parents, Mr. and Mrs, Geo. Speirnes, have both been in very poor health lately: Mr. John MdDonald Jr.is in Wind- sor hospital this week where is to un- dergo an operation for lung trouble; He Was in Windsor last week but came up fur the week -end with Mr. and Mrs. l3ougan. His father return- ed to 'Windsor with them. Mr. and Mrs, John McDonald ex- - pert to leave for their new home in Windsor next Monday, Mr. and \frs, Chas. MdGavin re- turned Friday from their honeymoon trip and are getting settled in their Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Moon and fam- ily of Stevensville visited Mr• "and Mrs. Duncan Johnston over the week- end. Mr. and Mrs. Jos Carter and Mr: and Mrs, Fulton received subpoenas to appear at theiuquest into the fatal xccirlent near Fnrdwich Sunday even- ing, Jane 30, which is ,being held in. For -twirl) the: Til t e:lay, ',Ttely el, at '10 o'clock "vtr. James Campbell, ' of London, -.peat the week -end with his brother, Mr.;Jus. Catnpilrrli. WOLVERTON FLOUR MILLS CO. LZMIriJJ7T� SE1itF sORTFi, ONTARIO eseallealaiselk Ni TI Owing to the fact that we are completely overhauling and reconstructing our Seaforthplant, we shall be unable to do any chopping until further notice. We have a liggod supply of Flour, Feed, Manitoba Oats, Oat Chop:and Rolled Oats in bags $27,00 per lou " 't $29,00 per ton " " $34.00 pt'r ton Bran Shorts Middlings PHONE 511 st9l.2Tld NEWS, 17,11,4 AI EP 'lid I1 uI eee1 , 1 6A1,ZD e to be held on Dr, L. Moffatt'e Lawn, Miss Viola Carter, of Eiamilton, is spending a few days at her home here. Mr, and Mrs, L. Rapien and daugh- ter, of Chicago, spent a few days'with her parents, Mr. and Mrs, R, Regele, Mr, R. Ferguson, of Toronto, and Miss Annie Ferguson, of S'eafort , spent a few clays with Mrs; Neal. Ver- dun, and Mrs. R. Harrison, of \ er dun, Quebec, are visiting at the lat- ter's sister, Mrs. Earl Habkirk, Mr. and Mrs, F. A. Hatmbley, of Stfa, and Miss Ida Cooper, of To- ronto, spent Sunday afternoon with friends at Walton. Mrs. R. G. Parke and Miss Doro- thy and Iles. \V, Gillespie visited - friends in Walton Monday afternoon, VARNA. Several from here attended the gar- den party held in Mr, I3udie s dawn last Tuesday night when a good sup- per was served and a good program put on by the Lakeside entertainers. Mr. Wnt. Dowson and Mrs. C. Rathwell have started for Western Canada. The latter, we are sorry to report, is not enjoying the best of. health but we hope the change of climate may improve matters,. Mr. S. Stinson still continues seri- ously ill. Mr, and Mrs. Reid, of Windsor, called on friends in and around our burg, Mr, John Johns has not been in the best of health and had to ,give up. work and is now with his sister, Mrs. Hut- chings, Goderich tp. Mr. Wm. Taylor shipped live stock Friday. Mr, and Mrs. T. Stephenson, of Michigan. were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Wm, Reid, \lr. Fred Austin, of Flint, is spend, ing a few days with is parents. Miss Bessie Watson, 'Sauble Line, pent a few days with her sister, Mrs. Mssop, Miss .Brooks, of Landon, wee the guest of Miss Frances lfos•sop. \•Ir. Eller and son from Western Canada, are visiting the former's sis- ter. Mrs. A. McConnell. 3.f!se Margaret McConnell, of To- nto, ie. home for holidays. Mr. and Mrs, Fred Austin: of Flint, Mich.. spent a few days with the for- mer'. parents, parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. Aur On Thursday of last week, Mrs,. Seeley, of Detroit, Mich„ and her laughter, Mrs. George Colbeck acrd two children, of Tilbury, Ont, visited at the home of Mr and Mrs. A. Aus- tin, ELI•MVILLE. \[r, Ewart Cornish, of Detroit, spent the week -end at his home here. Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Ford and children, of Flint, Mich., were visitors in the neighborhood last week, Mrs:. Chas. Jhns is visiting her. sister, Mrs. S. Whaley, of St. Marys, Master Melvin Gardiner is visiting his aunt, Mrs. Wm. Johns, for a few days. Among those from here who at tended the Miners' picnic which was held near Tillsonburg on Wednesday last were Mr. and Mrs, Ed. Johns and family, Mr. Silas Johns, Mr, and Mrs. Win. Johns and children, Mrs. R. D. Hunter and Miss Marjorie Hunter, Mr, and Mrs. Garnet Miners and family. Mr. John Parnady, agent for the al- uminum- wear company, held a dem- nntration at Mr. Wm, Johns on Fri- day evening last. Mr. and Mrs, Lloyd John and Pa-. tricia were visitors in St. Marys last Suiirlay, BLYTH. Mr, and Mrs. D. O. Colclough son Jack visited over the holiday the former's mother, Mrs, J. dough. Miss Dorothy Robinson returned to Listowel last week accompanied by het sister Lois. Miss Ada Craig, of Listowel, visited her parents over the holidays, and re- turned accompanied by her sister Vel- ma who will visit there for some time. Mr. and Mrs. L. 0, Miller and son Clarence of Goderich were visitors with Mrs. Miller's mother, Mrs. J. Colclough, Mr, and Mrs. J. Marshall and .babe,. of Walkerton, were visitors with Mrs. Marshall's 'brother, Mr. Wm. Thuell. Mrs. Thuell, of Brussels, visited her son, \Vm,Thuell, Visitors with Mr. and Mrs, Robert Craig were Mr. Wesley iMeCutcheoa, Toronto; Wmi, and Mrs. McCutcheon, Morris Tp.; Mr. Harvey Craig, of Grey Tp. Mr. and Mrs: Norman Spiers, of near Brussels, were visitors with her brother, Wm, Thuell. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Thuell, Brus- sels, visited the fortner's brother, Mr. Wm. 'Thuell. The regular monthly. meeting, of the VTomen's Institute was held in "Mem- orial Hall on Thursday, July 4; at 2.30 Topic, "Doneestic Life .in China," Mrs. (Dr.) Wilford. Cool summer dishes, Mrs, J• W. Mills. Piano duet; Doro- thy Hollyman and Pauline Robinson. Roll call. Current events, Visitors are welcome. Mr. and Mrs, R, H. Robinson and family were visitors with Mr, Robin- son's mother, Mrs, R. Robinson, at Kirkton, on Sunday. 'Stewart Robinson, of Fort Erie, R. H. L. Robinson, of Hurnberstone; Miss Dorothy Robinson, of Listowel; were visitors with their parents, Mr, and Mrs, R H. Robinson. Mr. John Scott, Mrs, Radford, Mrs. John Yeo, Mr. Cloyd and Miss Marg- aret, Johnston motored. • to Stratford Friday and also visited with Mr. and Mrs, John Britton, of Dublin. Mr. and 2errs. A. T. Laking and fam- ily, of Freelton, spent the holiday with Mrs. Laking's brother, Mr. Leslie Iiil- born and sister, Miss M. Hil'born and Mrs, Robt. Wallace. Miss Margaret Johnston is visiting her cousin, Miss Bertie Britton, of Dublin, Mrs. H. Richmond, who has been visiting her sister in Goderich, has re- turned home. Mr. and Mrs. Thos, Shoebottom, of Belgrave, spent Monday with Jno. and Mrs, Grasby. Mr, and Mrs. Chas. Nicholson vis- ited Mr, Joseph Nicholson, of McIG1- l p Sunday afternoon. .Messrs, Nelson and Norman • Nich- olson spent Saturday. with Mn. and Mrs, Adam Nicholson, of Kin'burn. Mr. and Mrs. Russel Bradshaw and two children, of Jamestown, were guests of Mn, and Mrs. John Grasby TY Thurs.July 18th Tea served from. 6 to 8 p.in. ALICE DUNBAR and her company of Ave /Wollsstton 50s, Children 25c.. 41.1, 4uRSPtAV, lU ompare # # on Sunday. Mr. Martin Armstrong visited his son Russell at London and together• they motored to Toronto to visit' the former's soar Thomas; then to Oshawa .to visit his.son 5\ illiam, having a very pleasant trip. The July meeting of the W.M.S. of the Queen street United Church was held on Tuesday, July 2nd, with Mrs. J. W. Mills presiding. Meeting opened by singing hymn 381. Mrs. Colclough led in prayer. Scripture lesson was read by Mrs, ,E.. Johnston, two interesting readings were given by the Heralds on the, Watchtower, China, Mrs. H.'McElvey; Japan, Mrs. E. Johnston. Hymn 384 was sung and a splendid talk on the study,hoolc by Mrs. Mills. During the business, secretary, Mrs. Leslie, reported a •lisle• sent for the supply work valued at 515.00. A motion was passed that the vice president, Mrs. R. Wight - man, fill the vacancy of president caused by the removal of Mrs. Barn- by till the end at the year. Two very and helpful readings were given by Mrs. with N. Garrett and Mrs. S. White. 'Mrs. Col- Wightman closed the meeting with prayer, Mt...Harold Wiglttinan of Keewatin is spending his holidays with his .par- ents, Mr. attd Mrs, Robt Wightntan•, Mr.• and Mrs, John Fairservice and family and Mr, and Mrs, Wm, Taylor, were London visitors on Sunday 'Mr, Albert Sanderson and fwo sons Wilfred and John and Mn, John San- derson visited their sister, Mrs. Wil- liam Dickson, Seaforth, on Sutyday. Mr, and Mrs, John Snell and daugh- ter Velma, who have been visiting their parents here, returned to their home at Windsor on. Sunday, Miss Janet McGowan, R,,N„ arriv- ed home :nom Calgary ort Monday evening. to attend the Old Boys and .Girls Reunion at S'S.'No, 10 and left Friday morning to attend the nurse's convention in Montreal. Mr. and Mrs, M. Hosford and daughter ICathleen of near Guelph, motored up to the reunion and spent a few days with Mrs, Hosford's ino- ther, Mrs. R. G, McGowan. Mr, and Mrs, B. F. Quinn, and son Wesley ofWitiuipeg, are here visit- ing the Poriiter's brother, 'Mr. A; .E,. Quinn, - Mr, and Mrs, George .Johnston .of Niagara Falls spent the holiday with relatives in the vicinity. Mr. Jas, A..McGtawan of Toronto and his brother, R. \V, McGowan oif Cleveland, attended the Old Boys' Reunion at S,S, No. 10 on Wednes- day. The Olde Boys' • Reunionheld at McGowan's. school on Wednesday, July 3rd, was a large success,;' Over 1000 people were in attendance for the evening :program. The gate re= ceipts totalled over .5220. and the booth 5215. Everyone .reports a. real• enjoyable day. Miss Violet Parker of, Dunnville is visiting her mother. Mr. Hilliard McGowan" of Niagara Falls and Finlay McGowan of Osli- a\im attended the reunion. • lees E. Laughlin and baby 'orf:Paris are visiting with her parents,;•Mtr. and Mrs. Fred Toll Sr,. We are. sorry to report Mrs, Alex. 'McGowan is confined to bed again, We wish her a speedy recovery.: Mr. Harold Buffett arid Mr. Hare old' Hanley of Detroit 'Motored over for the holiday. MPs. Buffett and daughter, who have been visiting her parents, Mr.'R. C. and :Mrs. McGowan returned with thein. Miss Jean Babb of Teesater spent the week endw with •R. M. and \Mrs. McKay. -Miss Jessie Weir, a missioitary'o.f India, is' visiting her brother, Rev. Geo. Weir. Miss Weir" will address the W.M.S. meeting in St. Andrew's United Church on' Thursday. Rev. Dr. Barnlby and: family moved to London on Wednesday, We regret their removal from our midst. Mrs. Roland Taylor and two sons, of London, spent several days with her mother, Mrs. Charles Spafford. • Miss Bella Keating is visiting her friend, Mrs, Isaac Snell. - ' Messrs, Clifford Wallace, Fred. Miller and Robert Hammond motor: ed from Newark, N.J., and are spend- ing a couple of weeks with their cou- sins, Messrs. Robert and Irvine Wal- lace and Frank Bell, Miss Wilma Ashton of Gorrie h`as been visiting her sister, Mrs, john Watson. `Miss Hattie Spafford of Toronto is .visiting her mother, Mrs, Charles Spafford ' Mr, Harold Wallace. of Newark, N.J., is spending a couple of weeks with his cousin, Mr. Irvine ,Wallace, and other relatives. Misses Fanny and Eleanor Wins- low of London returned home after• spending a week with their cousin, Mrs, Robert Newcombe. • Mr. and i\Mrs, John: A. • .Snell and daughter Velma of Detroit spent a week with Mrs. Snelt's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Newcombe. Mr: and Mrs. Bartho.l and small grandson of Jersey City,, N.J., are spending their vacation with their friends, Mr.'arid ` Mrs. Robert New- combe. . Mr. and Mrs. Robert Craig and daughter Betty of Detroit visited with Mrs. Craig's sister, Mrs. Win. "Hamm, over the holiday. Mre acid Mrs. George McNall of Detroit visited over the holiday with Mr, and Mrs, Wm. Hamm and Mrs, Ellen; Kelly. sisimmisosemr Massey=Harris QUEBEC SULKY PLOW This is the most popular sulky plow on the market. It is -eas- ily handled -a boy can operate it,. Users declare it does as good work as a walking plow. See us for full particulars. We also have WEED COP, the famous ;ton -poisonous Weed killer. Gallop & McAlpine Agents for Massey -Harris Ttnpletnents and Repairs Beatty Bros, Farm Equipinent Metallic Roofing Frost Fence Gas &"Oil OPEN EVENINGS Compare this smart new six, by the Builder of Champions, with cars that cost more, Compare it for style -for fine,-carbeauty of line, and color and appointments --for roominess and riding ease! Compareit for speed and spirit, remembering its gallant predecessor, the . champion Dictator which sped 5,000 miles in 4,751 minutest 115 -inch wheelbase. Rubber engine inemountingsandbronae-backed and babbitt -faced crankshaft bearings pro- vide maximum life and smoothness. Lanchester vibration dampener, Timken tapered roller bearings in rear axle, front and rear wheels and steeringknuckles. ' Oil filter,' gasoline filter and crankcase engine ventilating system insure maximum en g efficiency. Fuel pump insures constant, adequate flow of gasoline, regardless of speed or grade. - Thermostatioally controlled cooling system retards flow of water untilmotor has reached precisely correct temperature for highest , •operating efficiency. Double -drop frame of new, compound fl d ' far costlier but " sturdier, ange estgn -••' safer and permitting graceful lowness of body lines. Hardware of soft silver finish, further beautified by an artistic design. Full -vision, full -ventilating bodies' of steel over hardwood foundation -the accepted fine -car coachcraft,p One -Piece steel core safety steering wheel. l Ad ustable steering wheel and front seat. Amplified -action 4 -wheel brakes which stop The Dictator in half the distance accepted as standard. Tarnish -proof chromiumplatingover nickel on all exterior brightwork. Coincidental lock to ignition and steering: The Dictator may be driven 40 miles pir hour the day' it is delivered -the result of advanced engineering, precision workinaa- ship and careful inspection. 59 Studebaker and Erskine Models-$1095`to$3395 es 1Pathero4W-gev'f Saxes extra REGIER, Seaforth NITIE A IItBi AIAIitl@II EAAI1mAlIIIAA ITIlfl Neill efit A elleMAIAlIfmBIAIIIle MIMS WINTHROP. Don't forget the football,game to he played here this Thursday night, 6.30 sharp, between Milverton and Win- throp, Winthrop has to win this game to get seooud place, as Stratford won a point in Milverton Monday ulght and secured first place. The game was a tie 1-1. Miss Muriel Farquharson has re- turned home after spedning a month, with Mrs. 'Clarice; Mr, and 'Mrs, Nelson Govenlock and children Lois and Joao spent ,Sunday with Mr, and Mrs. Smith of New Hamburg. IMr, and Mrs, 'le. :Bollard and Mr, J. Bullard and Mrs, Geo. Eaton. spent Sunday with Mr, and Mrs. ,H, Small - don of Walton. Mr, and Mrs, Hugh iSproat of De- troit called on Mr, and Mrs, Goven- locic last week. Mrs. -Hoist received word that he son' Elton ,Hoist, of Toronto,' went ujtder an operation for appendicitis: on Sunday last, The .W.:111.5. Dine ineetieg was held at the home of Mrs, ; S, Bolton with a large attendance with Mrs," Cuthill in the chair. The, meeting opened by siitgitig hytntt 141, followed by the Scripture lesson read by Mrs. Shim - sed, followed by voluntary prayer by Mrs. Ross, followed by hynut 519. Mrs 1". Bullard gave a reading on Cihvistian Stewardship +and finance, followed by messenger prayer, by Cora Campbell, A redacting was given :by Margaret 'Cuthill followed by the top- ic from, the study book, • iby. .Mrs. R. Bolton, The meeting closed by ding- ing hymn 457, and the Lord's prayer in unison. A few hotirs were spent in Piecing quilts. - The W.M.S..Jul: nieeting'wasiheld at 'the hssme,of Mrs: R. MdClure:with a large attendance with Mrs. Simpson in the chair. The rneetingseependd by singing hymn 108. The Scripture. les- son fro!m,15t1t chapt. of Matthew:,, was read by Margaret Cuthill, followedby messenger prayer by Mrs. Eaton. A reading on Christian Stewardship was given by Mrs. Hellen. The topic .from• the study book was read by Mrs. H. Blanchard, A congregational picnic is to be hold at Bayfield the last part of July. Lt was decided to take sand- wiches, cake and pie. The meeting closed by singing hymn 766 and re- peating the Lords prayer in unison. The smite boxes are Co be handed in at the next meeting, 13e sure they are well filled, About 25 members of L.O.L. 813 marched from the lodge rooms 'to Cavan •Church• last Sunday evening,. Rev, Mr. Smith delivered a fine Or- ange sermon. The church was well filled. The old ,boys reunion of•No.2 school held' on the golf links was well at- tended both afternoon and evening- All report a gaod time. Mrs. Bert Chivers, of Windsor, spent a few days with Mn..and Mrs. Clarke, e Have; your headlights tested frequently, or test them yourself. Be surd they do not glare. To drive at night dri with glaring headlights is toY er >endang your life and the lives of others. With only one headlight, You are a1,9,0 a night-time menace on the . highway. Always carryp spare bulbs: The law demands that your lights shall P s alwa bein proper condition. You ' are YP • liable to a fine if:the' . are out of ` focus or not burning. Y way : afety Hen. Geo. 'S. Henry, • Chairman tae