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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Seaforth News, 1929-11-28, Page 1Already Winter, in his sombre round I3efore his time, •hath_tottched these hills' austere If 'Wilk lonely flame; Last night, without 4 sound, The ghostly frost walked out by woojl and mere, WI -TOLE S'F 3IES, VOL. 51, No, 48. SEAFORTH, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, NQVEMISER 28, 1929, DINNERS and SUPPERS a` Regularly HOT LUNCHES , at all hours OUR NOME MADE °SPECIALTIES Prices Reasonable The Olympia Confectionery and n y n Restaurant A Wonderful Difference: between our select drained French Maraschino Cherries in bulk and the ordinary or better of other brands. You forget a'b'out the small difference in price when you taste these big bright beauties at, lb. 60c CROS'SE & BLACKWELL CUT •MIXED PEELS, Ib. 2=-„,, CITRON PE'E'L, ib. ........35c COLD. STORAGE S,PANISIH VAL- ENCIA R+AISINS, or Cold Stor- age Australian Lexias, in fine condition, at per lb.,,,. 1 1 c • Some wholesalers' are i asking 144c for these. 41FRIENCH SELECT CAINDIED FRUITS in 1 lb boxes, 60c usually, 80e, for HORSE RADISH, fresh choice, per brittle .. 20C FRESH PICNIC HAMS .... 22c lb. RED SOCKEYE -SALMON 40c Crosse & Blaokwell's Branston Pickle, regular 25c; rfor 42c BLACK or MIXED TEA with Cup and Saucer, per lb 75c A light or heavy cup and several patterns from which to choose. F. D. HUTCHISON Phone Phor Phood 166 CHURCH CARD. North Side United Church.—Pastor, Rev. W. P. Lane, B.A. ISundlay, Dec 1st,—'1!1 a.ni., Public Worship. Subject, "Honor; Thy Fa- ther .and1 T n Mother." x y 2!30 p.m., 'Sunday, School and Bible Classes, 7 pan,, Public Worship. Subject Counting the Cost," PRESENTATION BY Y.P.S. One of the most successful meet- ings ofthe social and citizenship com- mittees of the Young People's Society, of which Mrs. E. S. Chapman and Mr. James Scott are- the convenors, was held on Tuesday evening. The devotional exercises presided over by Mrs. E. H. Close, consisted of the reading of two friendship poems, friendship hymn, scripture lesson read 'by Mrs. E. R. 'Crawford, -`Ye are my friends," taken from St. John 15:9-15. Sentence prayers by Misses E. Bur- rows, R. Thompson and Mrs. E. H. Close. A brief talk on 'Our Ideal Friend," was. splendidly .given by Miss Helen Lane. The president, Mr. E. R. Crawford took charge of the remainder a'the meeting which prov- ed to be a program of exceptional me- rit, consisting of vocal duets by Mrs. J. Millson and Mrs. J. A.W,estcott and by Mrs. lliillson' and Mr. John Scott, accompanied on the piano by Miss Anne Govenlock. Piano solo by Miss E. Snider, readings by - Miss Jean Smith andMiss Margaret Riv- ers, vocal solos by Miss Campbell and Mr. E. R. Bright, accompanied by Miss Helen Lane. A pleasant feature of the evening was the presentation of silver candlesticks to two valued.inem- bers of the Society, namely, Mrs. R. Dorrance (nee Ilia Johnston) and Mrs. Trewa.rtha (nee Evelyn Harburn), The presentation address was read by Miss Ruth Thompson while Miss Anne Govenlock made the presenta- tion. In a few words Mrs. Dorrance and Mrs, Trewartha •thanked the Young People. Following the pres- entation a novel' contest was solved by various groups. Lunch of sand- wiches,, cake and coffee, made a splen- did finale to a most profitable and enjoyable evening, ST. THOMAS' CHURCH ANNUAL Bazaar Supper in the 'Parish Hall. Th urs,, Nov. 28th Fancy and useful articles for sale, also Candy Booth. SUPPER served from 5,30 8 o'clock Admission 50c Doors open 3 o'clock SNAPPY SHOES for Men, Women and Children For Ladies, we have Pumps. Strap and Ties, featuring the new `B Sun -kissed shade of blonde. Also new shades forBrown at prices from $2.95to$5.00 Misses and Children's Shoes with Buckles, following the line of older ladies at prices from $1.15 to $3.00. Oxfords for -Men,—Good quality, featuring new lasts, $4,95. to $6.50 LOOK OVER OUR RACK OF SPECIALS at $1.49-$1,87 and $2.95 F. W.:Wi6G BOOTS AND SHOES SEAFORTH a SILVER JUBILEE; Rev. Edward F. Goetz, pastor of St. James' Church, Seaforth,observed his Silver Jubilee of Ordination to the Holy Priesthood ' on Wednesday November 27. Solemn High Mass was held in the church at 10 a.m. The Reverend Jubilarian was the cel ebrant of the Solemn FTigh Mass with Rev, Fr, Hussey of Kinkora as Dee - con and Rev, Fr. Dantzer of Sf, Col umban, as Sub4Deacon, ` and Rev. Fr, Bricklin of Dublin, as Mas- ter of Ceremonies. The 'speaker for the occasion Was the Rev, Fr, Francis Brennan, S,fI.L. of St. Peter's Seminary, London, who gave an able, and -comprehensive resume of the Life' of the Catholic Priest, His sermon was eloquent of the work and the. good that Fr. Goetz had accomplish ed not only in Seaforth but in all parts of this Diocese, He paid high tribute to the Reverend Jubilarian. At the close of the Mss, Messrs. J. J. Huggard and Chas. Stewart ad- vanced to the Altar railing and the. former a read complimentary to e p al ry address to the pastor while a' well -(filled purse was presented by Mr. Stewart on behalf of the congregation, Fr. Goetz replied in a feeling manner, thenldug all who had been so gener- ous and. thoughtful and expressed his great pleasure iehis work among the. Seaforth people. The beautiful altars were most ar- tistically decorated with colored lights and large mums, while .the music by St. James' choir, with Mrs. F. Dever- eaux atthe organ, was most inspir- ing.b .tarz ' o,was ren- dered at the "Jubilate Deo" offertory of the Mass. Goun'od's' "Praise Ye the Father" was sung at the closing. The clergy present in the Sanctuary were -Right Rev, Mons. O'Connor, Vicar 'General of the Diocese, Mons. Forristal, 'Fathers -Brennan, Brisson, Mahoney. and Dr. Pfoulkes, D.C.L. of St. Peter's Seminary, London; Fr. Heinsberger, St. Mary's Church, Kit- chener; Fr. Mayer, C.R. St. Jerome's College, Kitchener; Dean Egan, Strat- ford,__...end • Fathers Gaffney, 0'- Drowski, Sullivan, Paquette, Mc- Hugh, Marchand, Power, McCardle, Hussey and Dantzer. At 12.,30 the Reverend Jubilarian and his guests were tendered a lunch- eon by the ladies of the parish in the Parish hall. 'rhe toastmaster swas Very Rev, Dean Egan of Stratford, and the speakers were. Rev. Mayer who spoke for St. Jerome's College. of which Father Goetz was a former pupil, Monsignor Forristal, spokes- man for St. Peter's Seminary, and Rev, Fathers Hussey and Dantzer, classmates, all spoke in_ the highest terms of the one in whose Moron they had assembled. Musical numbers were contributed by Rev. "Frs. Brisson and Sullivan and by the parish or- chestra. In the evening an informal reception was held in the Parish hall when the honored pastor received the felicitations of his people and other friends. The evening was spent in Music, etc., and it''brought tao a happy ending an important day. Rev. Fr. Goetz received numerous telegrams and valuable gifts of silver. CHRISTMAS CHEER CONCERT. The Lions Ciu'b are taking active in- terest once again this year in helping out Santa Claus so he will be able to bring sunshine and cheer to every home in town, Some $200 will be ex- pended in this work and providing a Christmas tree. A concert with an entirely new program will be given by. the Flavorite Four, assisted by Mr. Archie McCulloch, baritone soloist and entertainer, on Wednesday, Dec- einber 41th. The I.ondon Free Press says of their presentation: "A delightfully varied program For the opening numbers the artists were quaintly gowned in lovely old-fashion- ed costumes (Bright gypsy. cos - tomes lent an air of romance to the remainder of the program." The Woodstock paper says: "A -de- lightful combining of told -fashioned songs, classical •favorites and modern readings....... The groups and solo numbers were equally well received.. ,The old-fashiousd numbers were done with warmth and an appreciation of their sentiment,...i..Mr. McCull- och's songs were sung with fine Vspirit." THE FARMERS' CLUB. The :Farmer's Club 'held its annual meeting on Friday evening, Novem- ber 15th. There was a good attend- ance of the members and much satis- faction expressed `over- the activities of theAssociation during the year. The ,principal ,business" of the meet- ing was the election of officers fon the conning year. William Charters of the Mill Road was unanimously elected president and the following directors were appointed: Joseph Forrest and David Gemmel sof' Tuckersmith; Thomas 0. Scott and Thomas W. Mc- Millan of McKillop, and J. H. Scott and T, E. Livingston, of T'Iullett The annual report of the live stock - shipping agent, C. 'M. McGregor, was given and was well received. This business shows considerable increase over any previous year.. .It is the in- tention of the Club, to hold montlhy meetings throughout the winter end a ctoinnnittee has been appointed to pro- vide interesting and entertaining pro- grammes, UNI INSTITUTE JUNIOR INSTITUTE The Junior •Institute will meet at the Carnegie library on Friday, Dec- ember 6th at 230. The'flour sack ar- ticles will be on exhibition, A good program le being prepared and every member is invited to :come and bring a friend, MRS. ALBERT HEARN, A formerhighly respected resident of Clinton passed away at the home of her son-in-law, IsIr, Wm, Wright, 'I'uckersnaith, in the person of Mrs, Albert Hearn, at 5 o'clock Sunday evening from heart trouble, having been ill from Thursday night. Mrs. Hearn was born an the 5th con, of MeiKillop, seventy-one' yeors ago in September, the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs, John McClure, In 1881 she was married to Mr, Albert Hearn, who survives. Four years ago they removed to Hamilton;, coming to Tuckersnnith last spring. Five daugh- ters are, left to mourn: --Mrs, Vint, Wright, Tuckersmith;' Mrs. Win. Olce, Seaforth; Mrs, Orville Rapson, of Summerhill, ' Mrs. Frank Whit - mere, and Mrs, Harold Whitmore, both of Hamilton, . The funeral was held on Wednes- day from the hone of her son-in-law, Mr. 'Wright. Rev, I. B. Kaine of Seaforth conducted a short service at the house. The funeral then proceed- ed Clinton to . . Presbyterian Church where Rev, Mr. Dougan and Rev. Mr. Hogg tort the service. Inter- ment was made in Clinton cemetery. The pallbearers were five sons-in- law. Wm, Wright, Ol•ville Rapson, Frank Whitmore, Wm Oke, Harold Whitmore and a nephew, John Neel - ins, of Clinton. Friends from Blyth Petrolia and Flamilton were among those who attended the funeral from a distance. DINT J MEETING. A a joint' meeting of the Seaforth and Goderieh Lions Clubs held in tlown Monday evening, addresses were given by Dr. Clegg, superintendent of Victoria Hospital, and Mr. Stratton, London; Dr, David Smith and Mr. Robertson of the Rotary Club, Strat- ford, Proposals were made to have a survey of the entire 'county of FIuron tlor the purpose of giving crippled chil- dren the benefit of aclinic and further treatment. This work is being car- ried on in many of the counties. PRESENTATION. The choir of Northside United Church held their choir practise at the (tome of Mr. and Mrs. Irwin Tre- wartha of Winthrop, on Friday even- ing. During the evening, Mrs. Tre- wartha was presented with a hand- some silver cream and sugar service by _Mrs, W. P. Lane. Miss' Ruth Thompson read the address which was signed on behalf of the choir by Mr. E. R. Crawford. Mrs. Trewartha replied in a few well chosen words. A social time was thenenjoyed, fol- lowed by a delicious. lunch. McKILLOP NOMINATION Increased Taxes Subject of Discussion at McKillop Nomination At a well attended meeting in Win- throp hall on Monday afternoon nom- inations were received up to 2 p.m. for Reeve and Councillors as follows: 'For Reeve—.John Dodds, nominated by Messrs, John Crozier and Robert Campbell; Matthew Armstrong, nom- inated by Chas. D'olmage and Sam Pethick; John M. Eckert, nominated by 'no. C. Leonhardt and Wilmore Scott. For Councillors-lThos. J. MoKay, nominated by Jos. Johnson and T. Murray; Russell Dorrance, nominated by William Beattie and Jos. Johnson; Jos. O'Rourke, nominated by James McQuaid and Vincent Lane; Dian Regale, nominated by Jas. Smith and Dan Beuermann; John Campbell, no- minated by Albert Harrison and Chas. Dolinage. Mr. John McNay, Clerk was made chairman for the .meeting following. Mr. John Dodds, reeve for 1929, said he was in the field. He lcnew the taxes were higher in the Township for ye 1929, but he could easily explain it. Several bridges needed esdpensive re- tv pair, some of the work being unfore- for seen, especially at Roxboro, He also' discussed the Weed Aet, and thought it was a problem to know just how to handle it. Mr, Jas. Smith said he be- lieved the law required an inspector. i'fr. Dodds thought the Provincial government should administer this Act. Owing t'o the wet season in 1928, many drains had been put through this year, said Mr. Dodds, Answering a question, the Reeve ex- plained that the contractor on one of the drains had been completing work in Hay and Stephen Townships, but would try to get et the contract in McKillop if the weather was suitable this fall. The following contracts were let this year: 'Ryan drain, Reid $6,'595; Woods Drain, MdDannell $4,;194,65; Hoegy Drain, Reid, $8,1525,00, Hillen Drain, Smith, $757,00 Winthrop Drain, Hol- ley, $433,00; Cra'nipbell Dram, Murray and Nicholson, $2,225,00' Barron drain, $95.70; also several award drains, r M.EcIcrt. Eckert. Mn. John M. Eckert was the ne speaker and said he was in the fiel for Reeve. He dealt quite fully wit the work of the council which he ha helped to direct, The Roxboro 'bridg had been repaired. Road work wa doe of the big items, and required in tell;gent handling. McKillop ha crushed 6,7110 yards this year. He en the treasurer, Mn. F. Bruce Medd, ha paid off a large amount of Dillo drain debentures held by the govern ment, making a nice saving in interes charges. Th a ea a assessment ss ort onCan gthe ala company property had been ad justed on favorable terms. Question ed concerning the liability of th township in case of accidents on th roads, Mn, Eckert explained that in surance to the extent of $10,000 if tt or more people were in the accident and $1,000 •on property; or $5,000 i only one person were injured. Th insurance company paid its own lega expenses. Mn. John Campbell was in the fief for councillor again, He spoke on th road work. Seaforth had purchase crushed .gravel and paid $1,050.00 fo same. Mr. Thos. J 1FcKay . announced h was in the field for council again. H dealt with road work and there wa considerable discussion on weeds, 'Mr, Dan Regele would let his name go on the ballot for councillor again He spoke on the roads and,also on the weeds. During the discussion, the proposal was made that the township take care ,of the weeds on the side roads and each farmer look after his eighty ''.ods frontage, thus giving ev- ery man an equal responsibility, Mn. Matt. Armstrong, of Huliett, spoke at this point. He was a rate- payer in McKillop. He was with- drawing his name as he would prob- ably be in the field in Hullett. He discussed county matters and the pro- per .treatment of township roads. Mn. Russell Dorrance intimated he would be in the field for Councillor: �Mr. Jos. O'•Rourke also thought he would let his name go before the people for councillor. The members of the audience took considerable- part in the discussions and debates during the whole meet- ing, often adding humorous touches. The weed question and fine and coarse crushed gravel were especially in the foreground. wt d h d e a d d 0 e e vro , e 1 d e d r e He s Huron County's Finances, The Reeve read a prepared. state- metn on the county finances, which he believed unshouldered much respon- sibility for the high tax rate of the township. - Duri eg the Great War when every- body was trying to outdo his ,neighbor in helping the boys overseas, the County issued four series of deben- tures for patriotic purposes. These were as follows: Ti 1915-5 p.c. for 5 and 10 years— $60,000; in 1916-5 p.c., 5 & 10 years - 0,000; in 191'7, 5 P.C., 5 & 10 years, - 1'20,000; in 191'3-5.5 p.c,, 5, 10, 15 ars-$96,000. Total $336,000. During the sane time the County as paying a debenture issue of 4 p.c. 20 years to build an addition to the • UTS`M ;- Lions elub hristmas eheer oncert . CARDNO'S HALL 'December 4th, 1929 8 P.M. —Presenting the— FAVORITE FOUR ASSISTED BY ARCHIE G. McCULLOCH These Popular Artists have played' to capacity houses in London, St, Thomas, Woodstock, Etc. THE FUNDS WILL BE DEVOTED SOLELY TO CHRISTMAS CHEER AND THE COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS TREE Admission 50c — Reserved Seats 10c extra Plan opens at Aberhart's Drug Store, Saturday, Nov, 30th, at 9 a.an Phone 84 ((Ansi of firnow the sumach auris his frond e, The aspen -tree. reliactasat drops his gold; And down the gullies the North's wild, vibrant lyre ' R. 11 SO A the bitter armies of the cold, $1AYEAR With CHRISTMAS smiling YOt just around the corner, and t with perplexity registered an your countenance, you will find this store this year very much better equipped to smooth out your Christmas worries than ever before. Added to the fact that there is a most decided trend in the fashions to good jewelry and also to the fact that we are enlarging the Gift Goods department of this store, you will find this an ideal place to do your Christmas shopping, This year we are featuring a GRANDFATHER'S CLOCK in full Westminster Chimes, full size throughout, beautifully finished and perfect in workmanship. A wonderful time 'keeper and a most beautiful addition to the home, Specially Priced at 100:00 Fred S. • Savauge JEWELER OPTOMETRIST THE GIFT SHOP Phone 194 House of Refuge, $20,000; and in 19 another issue for bridge debenture was issued at 4 p.c. for20years, $20,- 000; or a total of $376,000 during the past 25 years. These have all been paid except the 15 year issue in 1918 of $1$,000 due in 1933, and for which a sinking fund is provided. But during these 25 years, we were not confronted with any large road or school costs which have since appeared. 'During the past 7 years the cost of education has increased so rapidly that in one item alone, that of County payments for the High School educa- tion of County pulpits, which has in- creased in that time from $35,000 to $63,000, or $5,000, or 80 per cent. Then the Continuation Schools take now double the amount of a few years ago, and last year cost about $12,000. Mothers' Allowance has increased to about $11,000 a year and recently we have been taxed with 20 per cent. of Old Age Pensions, which will reach very probably $1'5,000 or mare yearly for a few years, until all those Res. 10 09 has long been regarded as a very ex - 5 _travagant method of paying debts; it resembles the old credit system which only heaped up debts for the evil day to come later. For instance, to build 16 miles of road now costs about $100- 000. That $100000' in 20 years will cost to repay $148,000, which .at $6,000 per mile would build nearly 25 miles in- stead of 16, to say nothing of the ex- travagance that large sum to eadpend would encourage. Seven mills of County levy itHuron is very light when compared with many other counties in Western Ontario where the levy varies from 8 to 12 mulls and one county had a de- benture delbt of $556,000 for roads alone, while Huron is trying to get along on 7 mills a year on our totai. assessment of 544,250,000. The great advance in taxes of the past few years is nearly all due to the increased cost of County roads, Pro- vincial Highways and Education over which the Comity Council has practi- cally no control or say. The people are constantly demanding more and better roads, better education and to keep up with the demand increased mileage and Provincial roads, and higher salaries in schools and much increased expenditure is the result. So while salaries and dontrollable expenditures have remained in the county almost the same for a great number of years, yet roads, education, administration of Justice, Mothers' Allowance, etc. have gone up with. leaps and bounds. Another item of expenditure which has increased very rapidly is the pay- ments to hospitals, not only in our own county, but to Ontario hospitals for indigents, These payments are becoming burdensome, but must be met under the Charitable Institutions Act, another uncontrollable expend- iture. If the pay as we go system is intro duced each year will meet itsown ex- penditures and not impose heavy bur- dens on those who will have enough to do to meet their own, over 70 years now receiving will have disappeared, and only those of 70 years coining in to take their places. But by far the greatest increase in County expenditure comes through the road costs. A few years ago we had only one mill or about $45,000, then we had one and a half mills, and for the past number of years 2 .mills or about $90,000, o11 which we receive the same as a Government grant. To this County road expenditure has been added the Provincial High- way expenditure. The County pays 20 per cent. of the Provincial High- way expenditure and this has reached large proportions as follows: In 19126 from Go.derich to Tay- lor's Corners, Huron Road 532,000 Tn 1927 from Taylor's Corners to 'Clinton $49,400 In 1928, Clinton to Seaforth and south of Clinton 563,000 Interest and maintenance on these mums and roads $ 4,000 Total up to date $148,400 Then this year's work sloiith of Clinton to Kipper, estimated $45.000 Or a total Provincial Highway liabil- ity -cif 5193,400, not all immediately due but payable at 5 per cent. To meet the second payment of $49,400 title now, we have levied one Hill extra this year, and it is hoped by arrangement with the Government to meet these payments in a Similar method of one mill per year, and thus introduce ,the pay as we go system. It is felt that the future generation will have enough to pay without aslc- iig thew to pay debentures for 20 years or more for roads we are build- ing. The Debenture Systema of ,payments CAR OF Stove & Nut EXPECTED SHORTLY Humphries & Co.. Phone 232r2, WALTON