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The Seaforth News, 1930-09-11, Page 1All the world's a stage, And all men and women merely players: They have their exits and their en- trances;. And one man in his time pls, p many The Seaforth Ne 4WHOLE 'SERIES, VOL. 52, No. 37. SEAFORTH, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 1930, parts, His act's being seven ages Last scene of all, That ends this strange eyentful history Is second childishness and mere obli- vion. —"As You Like It.": Phone 84 $1 A YEAR. DINNERS and SUPPERS Regularly HOT LUNCHES at all -hours OUR HOME MADE SPBCIALTIES Prices Reasonable The Olympia .Confectionery and Restaurant New Pack Canned Peas NATURE'S BEST CHOICE 2 for 25c COMET, Standard.... 3 cans for 25c EAGLE BRAND MILK—For richer cooking. Eagle Brand can be used when the recipe calls for both milk and sugar.' It is both, perfectly blended into one. The largest tin on the market, 15 oz. ,per tin19c ST. CHARLES MILK Half the quantity will do. Due to its rich- ness half a cup of St. Charles milk'and half a cup of water ans- wers for a cup of milk" in the recipe. For extra richness use it just as it comes from the can. Per tin 15c '1ts4ORDEN'S MALTED MILK per tin .59c SILVER COW CONDENSED MILK, per tin 19c RICE KRISPIES KELLOGG'S PEP KELLOGG'S BRAN FLAKES PUFFED WHEAT SHREDDED WHEAT BISCUITS 2 for ..., 25c PUFFED RICE GRAPE NUTS 2 for 35c CLEANSERS— t,. ANTY-DRUDGE 4 for 25c CLASSIC CLEANER 3 for 25c LAVOLLNE DUTCH CLEANSER 2 for 25c EPSOM SALTS, GLAUBER SALTS,SULPHU lbs 25c AMPCHIMNEYS and Lantern Globes, 2 for 25c GEM LYE -100 p.c. pore and 2 oz, per tin heavier than others2 ` • 25c BROOMS -90c for 75c; 75c brooms for 60c; 50c brooms for 40c; and 40c brooms for 30c. .... ... BEEF TONGUE, HAM and CHICKEN LOAF and .SALMON SANDWICH SPREAD— These are from Old England, put up by Poulton & Noel of old Londonand special 25c value, at per tin MARSHALL'S CANNED MACK- EREL.—There ACK-EREL: There are Of the same family and flavour as Tuna Fish and toss than half the price. 16 oz. tin 25c DUTCH COCOA.—Excellent quality per ]b. 25c To give our customers a chance to try our bulk cocoa and our • bulk tea, for a limited time we will give one half pound of cocoa FREE with one pound of our bulk tea, which we offer at 40c, 55c or 80c lb.—our regular priees. MACARONI SPECIAL 25c 3 lbs, for.. HORNE'S CUSTARD POWDERS are excellent, convenient end cheap at 10c, 15c and 35c as to size of package. F. D. HUTCI-IISON Phone Phor Phood 166 CHURCH CARD. North Side United Church. --Pastor, Rev. W. P. Lane. B.A. Sunday, Sept. 14th. -10 a.1n, Sun- day School and Bible Classes. 11 a.m.--Public Worship, Subject, «Knowledge," 7 p.m. --Public Worship. 'Subject, "Infirmities." 'The Pastor will preach (D.V.) at both services." ENGAGEMENT. Mr. and Mrs. Alex. Wallace of Seaforth announce the engagement of their second daughter, Mildred, Eve- lyn, to Norman Bruce, second sonsbf Mr, and Mrs J'am'es Walker of Brucefield. The wedding to take place in September. SNELL-RIVERS. A quiet ,wedding took place on Tuesday, Sept. 9th, at 10 a.m. et the Egmondville Manse, when Margaret, younger daughter of Mrs. Albert Rivers, Egntondvilie, and the late Albert Rivers, was united in marriage to Helmer Snell, Seaforth, eldest son of Mrs. Humphrey Snell, Londes- boro, and the late Humphrey Snell. Rev, . Charles Malcolm, M.A., offic- iated, The bride, who was unattended, looked charming in a gown of gl'oria blue crepe, with shoes and stock- ings to match. Itnmediately after the ceremony, the happy couple left on e northern motor trip, the bride travel- ling in a beige wool ensemble. On their return they will reside in Sea - forth. BIG TOMATOES. Mr, .Lorne Webster, of McKillop, brought to the store of Mr. F. D. Hutchison a basket of tomatoes of such size that eleven tomatoes filled en eleven quart basket. They were of the Beefsteak variety. Mitchell claims a three pound tomato. A cou- ple of season's ago the cucumbers grew to tremendous size, but now it is the tomatoes' turn I Alice Daly, A,TIC,M, Piano and Theory Telephone 266, Seaforth COAL QUALITY -SERVICE,. PHONE .Box �:�3 •. Specials Special in Misses' Ptd. Leather 1. strap sizes 11 to 2 Boys' Elk Oxford, Panco Sole Size 1.1 to 2 : ............ Size 3 to 53/2' ,: ....a. ................ .1.85 1.95 Men's Work Shoes Reg. 4.25, special at .............. ............ ...,3.75 • BOOTS AND SHOES SEAFORTH -,w HURON PRESBYTERIAL. There was a large attendance at the annual conference of the Huron Pres- byteriat Women's Missionary So- ciety held in Cavern Church, Exeter, on Tuesday, September 9th, The morning sessionwhich opened at 10 a.m, was conducted by m'e'mbers of the Blyth Auxiliary. The delegates were warmly welco'nned by Mrs. G. Atkinson of Exeter. The president Mrs, J. C. Greig, in an earnest "ad- dress stressed the need of individual effort end individual sacrifice. 'The- ° minutes and secretary's report were reads by Mrs, George McDonald of Goderich after which the General Interests secretary of the e • Ontario Provincial, Mrs. F. R. Redditt made a few remarks. The Preslbyterial secretaries gave '& brief sunvnnary of the -work in . their departments during the past six Months and the roll call of auxiliaries, Young Women's auxiliaries, Canad- ian' Girls in Training groups and Mission Bands was responded, to by representatives •- from society. each s ei t . Very interesting reports of the On- tario Provincial meeting were given by the Presbyterial delegates Mrs. Herrington of Blyth and Miss. Jeck- ell of Exeter. Greetings from the Huron Presbytery were conveyed by Rev."C. Dougan of Clinton who, clos- ed the meeting with prayer. The ladies then repaired to the basement where the •delegtades and members of Presbytery enjoyed a luncheon pro- vided, by the Exeter ladies. 'The afternoon session was in charge of the Barbara Kirkman Young Wb - men's Auxiliary of Seaforth. Miss Lily McArthur, port worker at Quebec, gave an informing ac- count of what , the Presbyterian Church is doing for the new Canada ians end Mrs. Gauld of Formosa an interesting talk on the work there. Mr, Kenneth Stambury of Exeter contributed a pleasing violin selection and Mrs. James Stewart of Seaforth, a well rendered vocal solo, accompani- ed by Mrs. M. R. Rennie. A well- prepared report of our summer school at Kintail was read by Mrs. Irving B. Kaine of Seaforth. A pleas- ing feature of the occasion was the presentation • by Mrs. H. C. Duniop of Goderich of a, life membership pin to Miss H. Isabel Graham of Seaforth in recognition of her services as sec- retary for a number of years. The of- fering was dedicated in prayer by Mrs. J Fraser of Bayfield. Mrs. F. R. Reddstt of Goderich closed the meeting with prayer. A hearty vote of thanks Was tendered the speakers and all who assisted in ,the, pro- gramme, also to .the Exeter ladies for their hospitality. TOWN COUNCIL. The regular meeting of council was held in council chamber al 8 p.m. on Monday. Present, Mayor Parke, Reeve Beattie, Councillors R. F. Bol- ton, I. Hudson, Con Eckert, W. J. Bickell. Minutes of last meeting were read and, confirmed. The report of the finance commit- tee was adopted.as read: W. G. Fee, salary $70; Jno. A. Wilson, salary $75; Thos, Storey, salary, $7,5; Wil- son Hawkins, ctg. and frt., $3.25; C. N.T.„ crossing protection, $5184; 'Bell Tel. Co,, acct, $2170; Pub. Utility Cont., light, $25.01; R, Bell E, ado T. Co, acct., $1.95; County of Huron, C.C., $23$:70• C.. Express Co., $1.47; J. F. Daly, account, $2.50; Dominion Bank, s.d, box rental, 6.00; Watson & Reid, insurance, $16.20; A, M. Dun- lop, booths for elections, $8; Henry Hoggarth, wages, $16150; Jos. Hef- fernan, wages, $22.50; Agus Mc- Cuaig, wages, $3.00; Sol, Williams, wages, $5'6.50; Jas. V. Ryan,' wages, $69,50; Wilson Hawkins, account, $75.70; Seaforth Hi hl n iters Bend, g' e d $100. Bolton-Hudson=That the Separate School Board be given $607.50 receiv- ed front: the County. i1Lr, L. F. Bolton gave. notice that at the next regular meeting of coun- cil .he will introduce a bylaw to ern end sec. No. 232 of Bylaw No. 9, 1897, relating to licenses for amuse- ments. Eckart-lHudson—That George Wil- liam Dixon be sent to Ontario Hos- pital, Woodstock for four months, to be treated, at the 'rate of $3.5.0 per week, and the clerk be authorized to forwlard letter instructing hospital authorities of sane. MYERS Mc Q VILLIN St.Peter's Church, Luclu, low was the scene of a pretty wedding on Sat- urday, Sept 6,when Verna Alex- andria, daughter of Mr. and Mrs R. H. McQuiliin of Luckhow, was mar- ried to Mr. Cecil Richard Myers of Windsor, `son of Mrs, J. E. Myers of Selalforth. Rev. Canon,P. N. Hard- ing of All Saints' Church, Windsor, officiated, assisted by the•Rev. Mr, Gallagher of Lucknow. The bride, who was given in marriage by her father, was gowned in ivory satin, and her tulle veil was s ca u ht in cap fashion with orange blossom's.She carried a shower bouquet of white roses, lily of the valley and lavender statice. She was attended by her sis- ter, Miss Clara MoQuillin, who, wore orchid georgette, with matching vel- vet hat and shoe's, and carried Pernet' roses. Peggy Wood of Detroit act- ed as flower girl, was in yellow taf- feta. The best man was Rev. Freder- ick Myers and the ushers were Mr. J. B. Myers of Montreal and Dr. W. G. Thomas of Niagara Fall's. Mrs. George Smith of Lucknlolw played the wedding music and Mrs. A. A. McllCinnon of Walkervilie sang" dur- ing the signing of the^regislter. Lader Mr. and Mns. Myers left on • a wed- ding journey, the bride travelling in an ensemble: of black and white. Upon their return they will reside in Sand- wich, Ontario" FRED ROBINSON. Much regret is felt in the death of Mr. Fred Robinson, a familiar figure in Seaforth and Egmondville during.. the 'thirty years he lived here. Mr. Robinson passed away. on Wednesday morning at his home in Egmondville. His death came as the result of weeks oif severe illness, Last winter Mr. Robinson was critically ill but re- covered and .until recently was much better, Mr. Robinson's name as man- ufacturer of his faimous boiler cos- ponnd is 'known throughout Canada and the United States. In 1926 he secured a patent for his product and since th , eie h devoted his whole time in manufacturing and introducing it. Over a period of thinly years he ex- perimented during his spare hours with the renibval• of scale and deposit in boilers and his patience was amply rewarded wa ed by the success of the chemi- cal eonpoundhe finably ,perfected" Mr. Robinson was born in York- shire, Eng„ 66 years ago at Brow - bottom Oarbwonbh, olid .was eighteen years of age when he came to Phila- 6elphia where he worked in the woollen mills. Soon alter he crossed the border to Canada and went to Gananoque. There he was married to his now bereft partner, Miss Char- lotte Dills of that place. .Later he and Mrs. Robinson lived in Paisley and in Sintcoe before coming into the employ of the John 'Dick Wool- len Mills, Egtmondviile. He latter be cams manager of the Sandford Cloth- ing Co., which position he held until about 1925. Of a very genial nature, he had a wide circle of friends. (Besides his widow he is survived by two sons, Mr. Walter' Robinson, Lon- don, and Mr. Joseph Robinson, De- troit, as well as two daughters: Mrs. Guy Richards and Mrs. John K. Davis, Detroit; and one brother, Joshua, of Batley, England, He was predeceased by one daugh- ter, Beatrice (Mrs. W. Bright.) The funeral will be held front his late residence in Egmondville at 2 pan. on Friday, 'Sept. 12th, Rev. C. A. Malcolm officiating. Itntertnent will take place in Maitland Bank ceme- tery. PARKE-WADSWORTH The culmination of e, war' romance took place this week in the marriage of Mr, Wallace Parke of Seaforth, son of Mr. Parke of Norwich, Eng- land, and Miss Albina Wadsworth daughter of Mrs. Wadsworth, of Wadsworth Manor House, St. Ives, England. Mr. Parke left the end of the week to meet his bride upon the arrival of the ship at Quebec on Sat- urday The groom was for six years a res -a ident of Seaforth, coming`llere'affter J the Armistice, Seaforth boys having 3 been his comrades in the flying corps. L a G C HULLETT. The following item from the Sask- atoon paper refers to the funeral of La'neph'ew of Mrs. Colclough, who is a half-sister to Mrs, DeGeer: "Friends of the family and members , of the younger set in the city attend- ed Thursday afternoon, August 28th the last rites for Earl De'Geer, son of Mr, and Mrs. C. B. DeGeer, of 419 Fourth Avenue North, who was drowned last November in the De- troit River and whose 'body was not recovered .un,til August 20th: Earl was always prominent in athletics and, the host of sporting friends he had made turned out in full to pay their last tribute. Burial took place in 'Woo,dfawn Cemetery. Earl was the brother of Vern DeGeer, former sports editor of the Star -(Phoenix and now in a .similar position with the Border Cities 'Star, , Vern was equal - lye well known in athletic circles of province. Their parents were among the first settlers of Saskatoon. They have lived here more than 20 years. Both sons were born here. Earl was drowned when the motor boat in which he was riding from Windsor to Detroit caitghefire and in a desperate effort to save his life the young man attemlpted to swim to shore, an attempt which ended fatally. The funeral service was held in Edwards and Riehm's chapel o0 Second Avenue, the service being con- ducted by Rev. IE. A. Chester of Third, Avenue United Church, The chapel was packed to capacity, many mourners being unable to obtain ad- mittance. A large number followed the coffin, which was covered with flowers, to its resting place. Six friends of Earl acted as pallbearers. They were ,Ralph Wallace, Kent Phil- lips, Clifford McLaughlin, Otty Big - low, Charles Hazen and Clifford Lee. Flowers were sent by lir. and Mrs. R. A. Anderson, Clifford McLaugh- lin, lir, and Mrs. Wallace and fam- ily, John Gordon and ,Alec McDon- ald, Kant, Betty and .H,erb, W;A. of Third Ave. Church, Mrs. H. A. Sexsmith and Bill, Mr. and Mrs. Mc- Clocklin, Ralph M. Wallace, Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Phillips, Mr. and Mrs. Delisle Thompson, Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Boyle and 'Gordon, Otty Biglow, Dr. and. Mrs. A. B. McKenzie, Mr. and Mrs. Meldrum and family. Mr. and Mrs. Malcolm Cole, Elizabeth Williams, Mr. and Mrs. G. H. Boyd, Mr, and Mrs, R. H. Little and Vic, Mr. and Mrs. Rae and fainly, •Hub. Bishop, Girgulis• Bros, ,Ralph T. Walker, Jim Dunbar, Frank Irvine, Monty Thayer, Bi14 McLaren, Ed. Battel, Reg. Wilkinson, Sam Girgulis Chas. W. McCool, H. Wilson, Claude Sinai] and mother and father, Vern and Marg. Mame, Albert Hulnae, Mr. nd Mrs, W. Noyes, Mrs, Art Blair, acs; and George, Mrs. George Clark, [ay and Addie, Mr. and Mrs. A. E. aver, Mr. and Mrs, W. E. McClell- nd and Mrs A. Smith, Mr. and Mrs. eorge Hazen, Medley end Charles, harlotte .Hill and the girls, kir. and frs. A. MacLean, .lir. and airs. 1V. T. Hill, The Boys (per Fred•K'ng), Florence and Hugh, Mrs. Hatherley and Max, Mrs. Dreaver and Mabel. He made many friends in town who were glad to welcome him back this sunnier after several years' sojourn in England. The bride is well known in golf and tennis circles in• the Old Country. .lir. and Mrs, Parke are expected to arrive in Seaforth the end of the week and will take apartments m Mrs. G. D. C. Harn's residence. W.M.S. The W.M.S, of North Side Unit- ed Church met last Thursday after- noon in the schoolroom of the church with Mrs. Close presiding. The meet- ing opened by singing 255 followed by the secretary's report, a duet by Mrs, Tyerinan and Mrs. 1'IcGbvin. The treasurer's report, business dis- cussion and, the roll call. Mrs, Reid as leader of—Circle No. 3, then took charge of the meeting which contin- ued by singing hymn No. 94. Mrs. Jos Scott read the Scripture lesson, Miss S. Govenloek gave a reading, en- titled, "The Way of Holiness, and Mrs. Close led iii prayer. Missionary readings were then contributed by Mrs. Welsh, Miss M. Somerville and Mrs. McGavin, entitled, "Go." not omitting the fourth stanza, based on the hymn of consecration, "Take my life and let it be" and "Stewardship" respectively, Mrs. Welsh and Mrs, Cluff then took up the offering. Fol- lowing the singing of hymn 362 the meeting closed by all present repeat- ing Psalm 23. DUBLIN Mr anld Mrs. rs. Le o Murraysited Mr, and Mrs. Wm. Pethickl"of Strat- ford on Sunday. Mr. Leo :Murray has taken the con- tract of crushing 2,000 yards of gravel for ]Perth county and he has also treated himself to a new Case tractor. Leo is a hustler, Peaches... A Car of Peaches expected in about two weeks. Sold itt bushel baskets by W. C. BENNETT WALTON, Phone 230r32, Seaforth. J. J. CLEARY SEAFORTH, Phone 117. TUCKERSMITH. Mr. and Mrs, Wm. ChaptnatT and Mr, and Mrs. Albert Pepper spent the week -end at Owen Sound visiting their niece, Mrs. George Durant. We are pleased to hear that Mr, Andrew Petrie is out again after his recent illness. Beats threshing is the order of the day. Wedding bells are ringing on the 2nd of Tuckersmith. Miss Dorothy Robins spent Sun- day with her parents, agents Mr, and 'Mrs Richard Robins. Mr, and Mrs. Lewis Tebbutt re- turned home Saturday after spending a few days in Toronto. Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Coleman of Hillsgreen spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs, Russell Coleman, Mrs. Phillips of Toronto spent the week end at kir. Lewis Tebbutt. The many friends of Mr. John McOlymont will be sorry to hear of his very sodden death at his home in Torontoiand extend their sym,pathy to the bereaved widow. Mr, and Mrs. Thos. Coleman re- turned home Sunday after spending a week visiting in and around Varna. The many friends of Mr. Robt. Boyes will regret to hear of the accd- dent which happened early Friday morning. As BertDick finished hit- ching his team they became frighten- ed and ran and Mr. Boyer caught them by the heia,ds. Thinking the water tank was going to upset, he jumped to one side and ,somehow in the fall he suffered a broken limb. All hope for a,quick recovery.` • Mr. and Mrs. Win. Manson were Sunday visitors at the .home of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Blake. Mrs. Henry Peckelder is visiting under , t de . the e a�re'ntal roof for the week P past. Mrs, Jas. McIntosh and her sister, Miss Sarah. McCloy visited Mrs. Maclay, of London, Wednesday. Mrs. Wilbur Keys is at present with her father, Mr, Jas. Reid, Varna, who is very ill. Gemmell -Parley..— A pretty wed- ding was solemnized on Saturday af- ternoon at Thamesville, when Annie Mae, eldest daughter of Mss. Robert Handly and the late James Parley,' was united in marriage toi Robert W. Gemntel'1, of Thamesville, son of Mr, and Mrs. J D. Gennnvelof Seaforth, by Rev. J. C. Herbison, of St. James' Presbyterian Church. Promptly at 3 o'clock the bridal party entered the living room to the strains of Mendel- ssohn's "Wedding March," played by Mrs. A. Green, and took their places beside a bank of pink and white gladi- I, oli and asters and ferns, the h'ride • ^n lS -5ff ,;i 4,v tt ,,,, m,„inion,, wadswort h Case al No. 10341,t. No. 11TA Wadsworth ase .Only a good watch combines real usefulness and beauty A watch, to be useful, must do more than. give good timekeeping service. It must give this service regularly, without inter- ruption, save for accident or the cleaning and adjustment every watch must have. Only a good watch can give this dependable service. Beauty, also, which nowadays must include style—is found only in a good watch. Cases by Wadsworth—acknowledged style leaders in the dress of fine watches—protect and beautify the high-grade movements in our showing. Come in and look over the many exquisite designs in modern watches. We are sure you will find at least one style exactly suited to your taste, Fred S. Savau e! JEWELER AND OPTOMETRIST Phones 194 Seaforth Res. 10 wearing a gown of eggshell crepe and carrying a bouquet of butterfly roses. She was attended by her sister, Miss Agnes Parley, who was dressed in white crepe and carried a bouquet of pink and mauve gladioli and asters. John Parley, brother of the bride, at- tended the groom. Little Jeanette Handly of London, niece of the groom, in mauve organdy, made a dainty little flower girl, with her bas- ket of pink and white asters. Douglas Gemmell was ring -bearer, During the signing of the register Miss Margaret Black sang Carrie Jacobs -Bond's `I Love You Truly.” The groom's gift M the bridesmaid was a gold brooch; to the best man, tiepin; to the soloist, gold brooch; silver cadniesticks to the pianist, and signet rings to the small attendants. Buffet refreshments were served by Misses Jean Parley, Mar- jory Ellison and Kathleen Vance, af- ter which Mr. and Mrs. Gemmell left by motor for a two weeks' trip to Music Anne U. Uovenlock Teacher of Piano, Organ and Theory Pupils prepared for Toronto Con- servatory of Music Examinations Studio: North Main St., Seaforth Phone 103 Eastern points. On their return they will reside in Thamesville. Out-of- town guests 'were Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Gemmell, of Seaforth; Mr. and Mrs. Handly of London; and T. Hardwood of Brantford, SEAFORTH Fall F. ir Thursday & Frirav September 1 19 Live Stock, Poultry, ,Roots and Vegetables, Fruits and Flowers, Ladies' Work, Domestic Science, Home Canned Goods. School Ohildren's ,Exihibit SPECIAL ATTRACTIONS Farmers' Trot, Running Races, ,horse Relay Race Boys' and Girls' Foot and Bicycle Races Potato Race, ,Calf Race Horse Shoe Pitching Tournament School Children's Parade and Drill Etc, Ete, Girls' Soft Ball Bouncing Competition T. Eaton Co., Ltd., Special Clay Modelling and China Painting Exhibit. Seaforth Pipe Band in',Attendance Admission-25c.Children, 15c. Autos and Carriages 25e School .Children in Parade --Free. Concert at Night—'Cardno's 'Opera Hall, 8:00 p.m. SEAFORTH AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY A, D. Sutherland, Wm, S. Broadfoot, Secretary Treasurer President. , Prize.iLists may be had front the Secretary, IOW