The Seaforth News, 1930-02-06, Page 1Heaven's sake, let us 'examine
f'or
acredly whether -there is any wrong
ntrusted to 'us to set' right," -;Little;
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Charles Dickens.
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•.'p1W'hen your opinion's not wanted,
and you're: not spoke to,, don't 'you
give an opinion aid don't 'you speak."
03arnaby Rudge.
Charles Dickens.
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SEAFORTH, ONTARIO, THURSDAY,, FEBRUARY 6, 1930.
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CHEESE. September 1929 for .... 30c
June 1927 for 35c
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CHURCH CARD.
• North Side United Church.—Pastor,
Rev. W. P. Lane, B.A.
Sunday, Feb. th. 11 a.m.--Public
worship. Subject, "A New Com-
mandment." 2:30 p. tn,' — Sunday
$:hood and Bible Classes.
7P.m.Public worship, Subject,e
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"A
Diverse PeopleFirst' in a series,
"Messages from the Book of Esther."
ENGAGEMENT.
Mr. and Mrs. D. Reynolds announce
the engagement of
their daughter,
Frances, to 'Mr. John J Mcllhargey,
son of Mr, and Mrs. L. M•cllhargey of
Lucan.
MISSES WINTER • BIRDS.
An observer an inquires if one else
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locally has noticed the absence of
woodpeckers, nuthatches, chickadees,
our usual feathered winter visitors.
".Co -incident with the disappearance
of our usual winter birds," he goes on
to say, "I notice that starlings are
common, and 1 •wonder if they, have
driven .the other birds away. The star-
ling was imported to this continent to
combat the English sparrow, but it
Also• destroys other birds. It Inas e
very long beak and is rather bob-
tailed, but becauso of its brown- back
it is.often.-mistaken.,by the.. uninitiated
for the robin, which fact is respon-
sible for many reports of early robins
at this season. \Vhen flying, the star-
ling resembles a blackbird."
WOMAN'S AUXILIARY.
The Februarybusiness dad devo-
tional meeting' of the W. A. was held
on Tuesday afternoon at the residence
of Mrs.,I•Iolmies, twenty -.one members
being present., One of the pleasing
parts of the program was the present:
ation to Mrs. Brown of a Life Mem-
bership certificate and accompanying
pin, . Mrs. Brown, although taken by
surprise, thanked • the members for
their kindness .and assured them it was
very much appreciated. Dainty lunch
was served. A birthday greeting for
the• fifth was sent to Mrs. J. R. Archi-
bald of Listowel, conveying the good
wishes of the memibers. After that a
hearty vote or thanks was tendered
the hostess for her kindness,
THE NEIL SHAW AUXILIARY of
EGMONDVILLE UNITED
CHURCH
areholding a
ox Social
and Concert
WLevi FoJL 12
at 8 o'clock.
In the Basement of the Church
Gentlemen 2'5c. Ladies please bring
boxes
Great Reduction in
Baggage and Shoes.
We are closingout our stockClub of Bags, Suit and Coat Cases,
at less than cost. Wonderful bargains in our stock of Luggage.
A GREAT CLEARING SALE -)IN WOMEN'S GOLOSHES
Sample Shoes, New Stock. Sizes 4 and 414. Regular up $+�, t,
to $5,00. Clearing at a7 ePL w
CLEARING LINES at . .••••... • •••..•.. .............• 9c
F. W.WI66
BOOTS AND SHOES SEAFORTH
WELL PRESENTED.
I't is hard to say which scene most
pleased the large audience whichat-
tended the "initial presentation on a
foreignplatform" of .the play, "Shaun
Aroon," by the St. Colurnban Dramat-
ic Society, under the .auspices of the
ladies of St, James' Church, •Seaforth,
in Cardno's hall on Friday • evening.
They did enjoy it all. The rollicking
portrayal by Mr, Joseph Malone of.
Shaun Aroon: as a young Irishman,
who with impudence and wit lightened
the cares of his, fellow tenants on an
Irish estate, wavery fine, and his
sweetheart, Maggie, the O1Grady's
maids as played by Miss Mary Ma-
lone, was a vehement but good natur-
ed Maggie,who lavishes affection on
her 'mistress Miss Molly; pummels
poor, sscally Riordan, and alternately'
pines for Shaun and slaps - him when
his Irish wit grows too bold.
-Mr. August Duoharme gave a side-
splitting portrayal of Fergus Riordan,
the rascally agent for Lord Fermoy,
the kindly landlord of the estate in
Ireland, which is the 'scene of the
play. Splendid, too, are the characters
of Dan O'Grady the upright tenant
farmer who is tricked into paying Ri-
ordan two„41ut5clred pounds and never-
theless loses his lease, as played by
Mr. Joseph Ryan; thiat of Mrs. O'-
Grady his gentle wife as played by
Miss Mary Lane; and Tom O'Grady
(Mr, Joseph Moylan) their son who
had fled tothe U, JA.whenun1us
unjustly
accused of -an attempt on Riordan's
life. He stealthily returns only to
find hisparents about to be evict id
eK
from their home. A merry note well
piaye.d by Mr. James. Atkinson is the
part of Patrick, a servant. Mr. Joseph
Eckert made an impressive officer and
Mr. Clarence Malone took the part of
a veritable, Shylock, Old Hennings, the
money lender. Perhaps the outstand-
ing part of .the drama was that
which Riordan woos Moll O'Grady
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Miss Rosetta-O'iReilly}..just back from
her education in London. Riordan's
an's d
rapid changes from beseeching echin humil-
ity
e e gu mil-
ity to imperious threatening and Mol•
ly's haughty scorn were very. fine. But
the rascal gets his deserts when Bad
Andyturns out to be the.good Lord
Fermoy himself who has been mas-
querading in order to spy on his agent,
Riordan. All ends happily with the
betrothals of .Lord' Fermoy and the
pretty holly and of Shaun and Mag-
gie. •
The prologue of the play was de-
livered in good style by Mr. John Ma-
lone Jr, Enjoyable music was furnish-
ed between acts by Allan Close's or-
chestra. Following the play, perniis-
sion todance was given.
DUNCAN CUP.
'The gamins were late starting last
Saturday because -some of the players
were late arriving. The managers
want their players to be an time so
that the games will be played off be-
fore 11.30.
The Canadiens in a hard-fought
game with a score of 1-0 against the
.Maroons won the first match and the
Maple: Leafs won the . second game
easily by a 'score of 6-1 against the
HURON PRESBYTERIAL
Will Meet at Seaforth on April the
Executive of the WM.S. of the Hu-
ron Pros:byterial of the United Church
met in Clinton on Tan. 31, 1930. The
members gave encouraging - reports.
Mrs. McKenzie, the {Christian Stow-
ardship .Secretary reported having
heard .from 4'1 auxiliaries out of a to-
tal of '6? .ani iliaiies. , Tweiaty-'five of
this number reached 'their allocation;
She expressed the wish that those who
so_ nearly reached thd total make an
extra effont to obtain,, that amount.
Mrs Scobie, the Mission 'Band Sec-
retary, reported, eighteen Mission
,Bands with a menibership of 816 and
their givings exceeded that of last
year. There are nine groups of.ICJG,I.T.
With a membership of 146,
Mrs. Greer, the treasurer, remitted
to branch treasurer, k e sum of $19,-
015.50, 'which is over 400 more than
the preceding year. Out of 62 auxil-
iaries, 22 exceeded allocation, while
last year there were only 14. The fi-
nance committee recommended, the
use of envelopes. Miss Consitt, who
was unable to be present said we had
41 life •mendbers, and 26 members were
called by death. •
There are two banner, auxiliaries,
Crewe and Whalen, in which every
woman in the congregation is a mem-
ber of the 'W M.S. •
'Missionary Mrs. Doan,y Monthl Y
secretary reported having 1,428,sub-
scribers, 'tot'alling 100 over last year.
Much sympathy was expressed+ for
Mrs. Hogg and we pray .for her
speedy recovery. It was decided to
hold Presbyterial in Seaforth on Ap-
ril 30, 1930.
The meeting closed with a message
from Mrs. Mollerd, the president,
"Trust in His Strength and Not Our
Own."
EPT
REC TION.
The following itean'from the. Toron-
to Globe contains mention of a num-
ber of former Seaforth people, the
groom being also a 'former Seaforth
boy:
"Mrs. Gordon Kerr, -formerly Miss
Marg .� :r aret 1fcGill receivedifor the 'first
time since her. marriage at her house
in Colin Avenue. The bride wore her
wedding dress of eggshell satin and
carried a bouquet of roses. Her mo-
ther,.Mrs. Daniel McGill, and her hus-
band's mother, Mrs. P. C. Kerr; assist-
ed' her in receiving, the former wore a
dress of blue satin and the latter black.
chiffon velvet. Apple green and mauve
predominated in the tea-room in a
bouquet of daffodils, Snapdragon, tu-
lips and iris, attractively 'arranged in
a silver basket. The candlesticks
were of crystal and the candles apple
green. Mrs, -Milton Chesney presided
at the tea table, assisted by Mr, Ger-
ald Henderson, Mrs. Harold Vande-
water and Mrs. Edward Patterson.
Mrs. James Gillespie, sister' of .the
bride, assisted in the rirawing- room.
'Millionaires. MISSION BAND.
Team standing:
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MapleLeafs ........3 0 1 4 7
Canadiens , 2 0 2 4 6
Maroons • 2 1 1 4 5
\•fiJtfonaires 0 4 0 4 0
Next Saturday: Millionaires vs.
Maroons, 9.00-10,00.. Canadiens vs.
Maple Leafs, 10.00-11.00.
The Goforth Mission Band held.
their February meeting in the Sunday
school room of the church on Febru-
ary 3 with a large attendance. The.
Mission Band prayer was taken by
Betty McLeod, followed by a recita-
tion by Roy Kerr. After the devo-
tional exercises .tbe Band had ,a
entine treat. ,
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BURLESQUE PUS11.>l3TalLL GAME
ADMISSION 50c - CHILDREN 25c
Public,
School
Operotta
.
IN CARDNO'S HALL, SEAFORTH
Thursday & Friday
FEB. 6 and '7
• ADMh$STON 35c
•'.Reserved seats 10 cents extra. Plan at Aherhart's Drug ,Store.
Tickets can be procured from Public school children and also from
Mr Aberhart.
Play commences at '8 sharp
CHATS ON EDUCATION.
At the Principal's Desk:' -
IC. L. Burton, 'Genera] Manager of
the Robert Simpson Company Limit-
ed of Toronto, made sortie strong
statements a' few days ago regarding
the need for vocational education and
vocational guidance,
It is inspiring to find n'ien in such
positions of power and responsibility,
men involved in the conduct of some
of our greatest business enterprises,
-human enough and patriotic enough'
to take an active interest in such prob-:
lents,
As a father Mr. Burton has had oc-
casion to `face the same problem F
choice, of education and vocation ' as
every other father must face. .
As president of the Big Brother
Movement in Toronto he has taken an
active interest in helping those boys
many of whom lack proper or ade-
quate parental guidance at home. .
"We areuilt f a grave crime
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when we force children pf thirteen or
fourteen years of age to stick to an
academic course- when their mental
make-up and nature are only suited
for vocational training," declared 'Mr.
Burton according to a newspaper ::re-
po rt
"This. is the reason we have, ' so
many children and unemployed ed w
alk
ing
tbe streets of'our city. It is a big
pity. I see them every er Y v Y da Y They
come to me and ask for a jab. When
I ask them what they can do I learn
that all they can do is float.
Children when they reach the age
of fourteen should be sorted out and
placed in vocational classes. We
should look after the boys who do not
want geography, history, etc., shoved
down their throats.
" Df I were a child and in the same
position many of our boys and girls
are in to -day, I would fight it. Many
of those,who were social misfits are in
the penitentiary and they were misfits
because their education did not fit
them for their life work.
"Pupils who are tenable to keep up
with, the academic training of our
school are fit candidates for the peni-
tentiaries. The child is up against it.
By submitting these boys to a 'pur-
gatory' of unsuitable training and in-
ability to earn a livelihood we are do-
ing just the same thing as if we placed
revolvers in their hands and started
them out to commit crime,"
Strong words, those, but shameful-
ly true;
Education is good. True education
is the drawing out, the development,,
the harmonizing of all the powers of
body, mind and spirit, and one of the
greatest means for the development of
these powers is specific training for a
vocation for which the boy or girl has
a natural aptitude; and in which he or
she will find daily pleasure and satis-
faction as well as financial usdepend
ence:
The absurdity of our present situa-
tion lies in this: our present High
Schools are in fact vocational schools,
They are vocational schools giving the
=rotmflwu.rk for the vocations of tea-
cher, preacher, lawyer, doctor, and
possibly we might add engineer, archi-
1e11, and a few other of the newer pro-
fessions.
In brief our High Schools are voca-
tional schools supported by the money
of the taxpayers at considerable cost
and -actually suitable t'o the five or ten
percent of the boys and girls who
should enter these particular voca-
tions.
Of one thousand girls of school age
in this county, how many, think you,
should enter the vocations of medicine,
teaching, nursing, preaching, law, arch-
itecture, engineering ? Probably fifty,
possibly one hundred. Hots many
.should enter the greatest profession
for women, that of home makers
Most likely seven or eight hundred,
How many of our High Schools and
Collegiates to -day have ta Domestic
Science Course, calculated to help
-these seven. or eight hundred girls pre-
pare to become better home makers,
better mothers 7
Much the same may be said of boys.
The High Schools are really sertino
the fifty to one hundred out of every
thousand who belong in the profes-
sions. For the two or three hundred
who should go into business and the
six or eight hundred who should be
prepared to make a real success of
some branch of farming we do little
or nothing.
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When I ask the reason I am told
"The people will not stand for any in-
crease in the taxes," and "The people
will not send their boys and girls to
take these courses in Domestic Sci-
ence or Agriculture if they are of-
fered,"
You parents and tax -payers, think
this over.
1.1 you do not spend money wisely
and improve your educational services,
the schools will continue the process
of depopulating this district of our
best Canadian blood, and in twenty -
!Ave years your property will be worth
less than it is to -day, • Your farms will
be farmed by tenants' imported from
Southern Europe or from China.
To spend money -on .that Which is
useless is folly, but to invest money in
that which will produce great returns
is good business.
'The investment of thousands of dol-
lars in some of the mineral resources
of Ontario has produced millions in
return, But the greatest resource in
which you can invest money as a tax-
payer
axpayer and a citizen is in the boys and
girls of”our district, in their educia-
tion, in education that will not alone
develop them physically menitally and
morally, 'but will also fitthem"to be
prosperous, independent and self-
respecting citizens of this district.
No student can hope to hit the high
tarps when handicapped by a scratchy,
messy, old fashioin,ed pen! Send your boy or
girl back to 'school with pep and enthusi-
asm—with a smooth -writing, comfortable.,
to -the -hand Waterman's Fountain Pen.
Many styles to choose
from --in a variety of
snaPpycolors—with a'
nib to exactly suit the
student's writing and
your pocketbook.
Fred. S. Savauge
JEWELLER AND OPTOMETRIST • '
The Gift Shop
Phone 194 Evenings 10
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JOHN GOVENL'OCK
A life-long resident of this com-
munity, Mr.
pasted
, JohnGovenlock, P
away at his home in Egunondville on
Wednesday, January. 291h, alter being
seriously r1I for some time. Mr. Gov-
enlock was born in McKillop, the son
of the .late Thomas Govenlock and
for many years was engaged in the
export cattle trade with his father,
their shipments from Seaforth station
in a year sometimes being valued at
considerably niore than a half million
dollars, but they subsequently with-
drew from this uncertain market.
which became subject to rapid fluctua-
tions. Besides his wife, formerly Miss
Lenora Callaway, Mr. Govenlock is
survived by two daughters, 4rs.Chas.
Butler. of St. Catharines, and Mrs.
Wm. Ferguson of Egmohdville; and
two •sons, Bert and William Goven-
lock, of Egmondville. Also one sister,
Miss Susie Govenlock, Seaforth: two
brothers, Robert, of McKillop. and
William, of Vancouver.
The funeral was held on Friday,
Jan. 31, from his late residence in
Egmontville to Maitland Bank cem-
etery, Rev. Mr, Koine conducting the
service, assisted by Rev. Chas. Mal-
colm. The pallbearers were Messrs.
James Hays, Thos. Grieve, Robt.
Grieve, Wm. Ferguson, Bert Goven-
lock, \Vet, Govenlock.
JUNIOR FARMERS.
A meeting of the Junior Farmer,
wit be held in the Library on Thurs-
day, Feb. 13th. at 8 p.m. Mr. James
Scott is to give an address on poultry
in which he will give some interesting
and important facts. Following this,
Mr. Robert Archibald will speak on
Farm Accotintinp Mr, \fcCague. our
Representative, will be present and
lead in the discussion.
W. M. S.
The W.M.S. of Northside United
Church appreciated the hospitality of
Mrs. W. A. Crich havingthe special
meeting of the Society at her home on
DO NOT MISS THE
VALENTINE
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SUPPER
Under the Auspices of the
LADIES' AID OF NORTHSIDE
UNITED CHURCH
Frith
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FROM 5 to 7 P.M.
Features of the Menu will be:
Scalloped Potatoes, Roast Ham and
Creamed Salmon,
Thursday afternoon of last week,
where about 70 ladies gathered and
spent the first hour sewing the patches
for quilt, the work having been pro-
vided by the supply committee of
which Mrs. Hinchley is convenor.
This was followed by the program,
consisting of the reading of the Scrip-
tures by Mrs. Wm, Black, Prayer by
Mrs. (Dr.) F. Burrows, A reading on
Africa by Mrs. J. Laing. Vocal solo,
"I had nothing to do with To-
morrow," morrow," by: Mrs. F. Bechely. ac-
companted on the piano by Miss
Helen Lane. A reading by Mrs. E.
H. CIose, "How the Church was built
at Kehoe's Bar." Was presided, over
by our worthy president, Mrs, (Rev:)
W. P. Lane anti was well presented.
Circle No. 1 with Mrs. I. Hudson as
captain and Mrs, Sam. Cndmore as
'ieutenant, provided a most excellent
lunch, This. our first special meeting
of the year, is a forecast of many more
enjoyable times together. :firs. Bur-
rows has invited the society to, her'
home for our next meeting, March 27,
c.w.v.a. Rooms, SEAFORTH
ROYAL TROUBADORS
ORCHESTRA OF STRATFORD.
FRIDAY
FEIRUARY
COMMENCES 9 P.M.
One of the finest Orchestras in Stratford and a
first-rate floor.
Everybody Welcome Admission $1 a Couple