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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Seaforth News, 1931-03-26, Page 1Haste thee, Nymph, and bring with thee fest and youthful Jollity Sport that .wrinkled Care derides, And Laughter holding both his sides. Come,' and trip it as ye go, WHOLE SERIES VOL 53, No. 13. eaforth DINNERS and SUPPERS Regularly SHOT LUNCHES at all hours OUR HOME MADE SPECIALTIES Reasonable Prices i'I 0 Confectionery and Restaurant gh Seed Potatoes IRISH COBBLERS grown by Mr. J. E. Magill from Certified Govern- ment inspected stock. Per 90 ib. bag $1.25 LARD - ;Fine, pure kettle -rendered (for a short time).......1254c lb. APPLES per 11 quart, basket ....35c BROKEN 'BISCUITS 3 lbs. 25c CORN, PEAS & TOMATOES, as- sorted (1 of each)' , 25c SALMON, large tins, Maple Leaf Sockeye 35c Choice' Red Cohoe . 25c Fancy Pink 15c FULL=O-VIM, similar to Vi -Tone and Toddy at about half the price. 8 oz.tins...,20c; 1"6 oz. ..40c FAIR SEX & BEAUTY PARLOR TOILET SOAP, regtrlar'i0c •at 5 for 25c PITTED DATES, 2 lb 25c GOLDEN HALLOWI DATES 3 lbs. 25c YELLOW HAMMER PEACHES— regular 25c for 19c MAPLE LEAF PEACHES, size 2j/% regular 35c for 25c KLENZINE & STAR AMMONIA 2 for ' t 15c SPRING CLOTHES PINS at sante price as ordinary clothes pins--- 3 ins-3 doz. 10c PRUNES at ..,..20c, 12%c, & 8%o Ib. Butter, Eggs, Dried Apples, Feathers, .etc. taken in exchange for groc- eries. F. D. HUTCHISON Phone Phor Phood 166 COAL QUALITY -SERVICE E. L. BOX P43 E BLAKE The monthlymeetingof the Wom- en's Missionary Society of Blake Un- ited Church was held in the Church on Wednesday, March 8th, In the absence of the president, . Mrs. W. -Dinlay, through illness, Mrs. R. N. ouglas presided. The meeting was opened by singing hyinii 596. Mrs, R. Lamont read the Scripture lesson from Isaiah 35; prayer was then of- fered by Miss M. Johnston; the min- utes of last meeting were read and adopted. "Hymn 540 was then sung and the topic was taken by Mrs. R. ` N. Douglas. Prayer: was offered by Mrs, R. McBride; the meeting was closed by singing hymn 571 and re- peating the Lord's prayer in unison. IWe are sorry to report the 'death of Mrs, W.Finlay,our r beloved pres- ident. Mrs Finlay had been associat- ed with the Missionary Society for many years and will be greatly miss- ed not only in the Society but by the whole community, , On. the tight fantastic toe; News, . Arid in 'thy.right hand lead with thee the m'ountairi Nymph, sweet Liberty; And, if I give thee honor dtte, Mirth, admit me of 'thy crew, —'2tlilton. r. SEAFORTH,, ONTARIO, TFIURSDAY, MARCH 26, 1931. CHURCH CARD. North Side United Church.—Pastor,f Rev. W. P. Lane. B.A. Sunday. Mar. 29th. 11 a.m.---Public worship. Subject, "A 'Primary Requisite." 2.30 p.m. -Sunday School and Bible Classes, 7 p.m. --Public Worship. Subject, "Lessons from the Manna." 10th in series, Life and Times of Moses. ENGAGEMENT. Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Johnston of Varna announce the engagement of their daughter. Florence Catherine, to Melvin Level Webster, son of Mr, and Mrs. R. D. Webster,. the mar- riage to take place early in April. M'RS. JAMES ARCH/BALD. Early Saturday morning there pass- ed away at the home of, her son in Oakville, one of"Se'aforth's order resi- dents, Mrs. Janes Archibald, in her 78th year. Since Christmas week, Mr. and Mrs. Archibald were in Oakville, where, on the 29th of the month, they observed their fiftieth wedding anni- versary. .From the first day o'f Feb- ruary on, Mrs. Archibald was not in her usual health, though only last. week' she had every expectation of're- turning to iter home for Easter. For- merly Mary Megaw, she was a. dau- ghter of the late Samuel Megaw, a one time well known school teacher of the Clinton district ;Before her marriage she taught school, including a year at S. S. No. 5, Tuckersmith. After their 'marriage, Mr. and Mrs. Archibald lived in Hibbert and Mc - Kilian. 'Townships, and in Egmond- ville,, before removing to Seaforth about forty-three years ago. The de- ceased was a member of First Pres- byterian, Church, in which she was an active and devout leader in the Sun- day School, where her untiring efforts in the guidance of the boys' class for some years 'was praiseworthy; she. aiso` was a life member of the mis- sionary society. Of late years Mrs. Archibald's fail- ing health and loss of sight afflicted her. After an operation was perform- ed in February, 1930, her eyesight was partially restored. Surviving Mrs. Archibald are her husband and: two sons, Andrew of Peterboro, and Bert of Oakville, There were two daugh- ters and three sons predeceased her in their infancy. She is survived also by two brothers and a sister, her eld- est brother, William, living at Vernon, B.C,, and Robert 'Megaw and sister, Mrs. Davison, in Vancouver, B.C. Another brother, Alexander, former- ly of Goderich, was killed in an auto- moblle accident at Winnipeg about a yeas ago, and her sister, Mrs. Holmes, died at Clinton. The remains arrived in Seaforth on Monday at 12 o'clock, accompanied from Oakville by her husband and two sons. The service, which was held in First Presbyterian Church at 2 o'clock, vias largely attended. The service was conducted by Rev. I. B. Kane. The floral tributes were many, including a wreath from the ladies of the Missionary Society, who attended the service as a group. Interment took place in Maitland Bank cemet-. The -pallbearers were Messrs. Thos. Archibald, Andrew Archibald,; John R. Archibald, Won: Archibald; W. R. Smith and W. S. R. Holmes. DIED IN TORONTO. The death occurred at his hone, R9xton. Road, Toronto, on Monday, of Charles Janes Moye, a former res- ident of Seaforth, and'•beloved hus- band of the late Ellen Watt.. Mr. Moye was born 63 years 'ago in the Old. Country and lived at 'Seaforth for a time,later, movingto Toronto. tanto. There are surviving one son, Charles, and one daughter, Marjorie. The fun- eral took place Wednesday afternoon in Toronto.. • .• YOUNG: PEOPLE'S •SOCIETY All those who, in spite of the in- clement weather, attended the St, Patrick's concert in. North Side Unit-. ed Church on Tuesdayevening,Mar. 24, were amply repaid, for they lis- tened to a program of special merit, The President, Mr. A, Westcort, op- ened with 'hymn 214, after which the Lord's prayer was repeated in unison, follower b ' t1 Scripture 1 the S rue lesson rear t Y P by Mrs. R Savauge A humorous Irish skit put on by ten members, provoked meth laughter. The ,,main feature of the evening •was the play, "The Court of Exchange," in two acts, put on by five members whose parts were well taken. The perfor- mers were as follows: Mrs. Snell, Miss R. Fennell, Messrs. E. R. Craw- ford, C. Howey, F, S. Savauge.- The following numbers were much enjoy- ed: Selection, Close's Orchestra; pia- no duet, Misses H. Lane and B. 'Chili; solo, :Hugbie Oke, accompanied by Miss H. Lane on the p,ano;,quartette, "Come Back to Erin,"sung by Misses H. Lane. B. Cluff, 'Messrs. A. Sillery, S. Scott, with Mrs. Lane accompany- ing on the piano; vocal solo, Miss R. Thompson, accompanied by Miss A. Goveniock on the piano; selection, C'lose's Orchestra. We wish to thankthemembers of Close's Orchestra hestra for playing us sev- eral selections which were very much appreciated. Much credit is due for the success of the evening to the so- cial committee of which Mrs. H. Snell is convenor. EGMONDVILLE. The 'Bays' Band were in charge of a very successful membership tea for both Sands Saturday afternoon. Phe meeting opened with a call to wor- ship by the president, Norman Mac- Lean. The 'Bible story, "The Boy Jesus at Home," was read by Gordon Finnigan after which E. Nott led in prayer. The 'hymn, "Jesus Wants .Me for a 'Sunnbeam," was then sung. The -minuteso'f the last meeting were read and adopted, The new memb- ers then came forward, paid their fees and cherries bearing their names were fastened on a tree by five of the boys. Fifty-three joined, which is the largest 'membership for some time. 'An instrumental' was then ,played by Hazel ,Earle, Eight junior girls presented "Why Do You Smile". The hymn, "Who Is He in Yonder ;Stall," -Was sung, after Which "Mr. ,Maicoltn told a story which had as its thence, "Being Kind." Ruth Smith, Janet Townsend, Betty Smith and Mary Pretty sang a couple of Irish songs. The streeting closed with a hymn and the benediction. The lunch served by the'W.M,S. was enjoyed by all. TUCKERSMITH. Mr. Donald Ross is visiting his cousin, R. J. Elgie, in Tuckersmith. 'Mr. Chas. MacKay has sold his farm to Mr, Anderson Scott, of Mc- Killop. Mr. Harry Chesney and his 'mother, visited at the home of William Char- ters, Mill road, on Sunday. Messrs. T. N. Forsyth and Chas. Upshall held very successful auction sales this week. Syrup making is the order of the day. Mr, and Mrs. Henry Dayman and Norma spent Sunday at the home of Mr. J. F. MacKay. Miss Agnes Patrick visited on Sun- day with Miss Theima Elgie. Mr, Jahn Storey is not keep as yell as his many friends would like to see him. Misses Margaret and Rossie Pat- rick of Stratford spent the p at their borne here. Presentation.—A number of friends and neighbors gathered at the 'home of ilr, and Mrs. Arthur Nicholson on (Thursday evening to spend a few social 'hours with Mr. John Halliday and to present him with a token of remembrance before he left our com- munity. Mr, 'William Cameron read the address and Mr. Arthur Nichol- son made the presentation. The first of the evening was spent in euchre, Mrs. Thomas Lane winning the lad- ies' prize and Mr. Dave McIntosh the gents. The address: "Dear Mr. 'Hall- iday,—We, your friends an'd neigh- bors, have gathered here this evening to show our respect and esteem for you and to spend a few social hours with you ere youleave this vicinity. We shall certainly miss you, but as you lire not going far, we hope that. when possible you will pay us a visit., We would ask you, Mr, Halliday, to. kindly accept this neckscarf, purse and gold chain as a slight remem- brance and with it the good wishes of all your friends in. the neighborhood, We trust that as you leave our midst and go to your new 'home, that you pray enjoy many years of good health add 'happiness: Signed on behalf •af friends and neighbors." Mrs. Robert Obert Charters isat present confined to bed, We hope for her quick recovery. Mr, and Mrs. Carlin visited at the home' of her sister, Mrs. T, ,Lane, on Phone 84 $1 A YEAR Friday last, - WINTHROP. Mr. George hIcCartney;cis very ill. Mr, and Mrs. Adam Dodds of Lis-'' Isis many friends hope td soon see towel balled on the latter's parents thin out again. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Campbell, one day last week, r Mrs.1 it - 1i� '\ Dun a- d �n nt s e last Thursday afternoon with her mother, Mrs. 'George Little, Miss Tillie:- . Storey resumed her duties as teacher on Monday, after her serious illness. Mr. JohnBilliard, Betty and Jack, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Ha- rald Smalldo'n of Walton Quite a number from here took in the play, "Marrying Anne," presented by the young people of Walton last Friday evening. Mr, Tint Eaton .spent last week with friends in 'Walton. Syrup making is the order of the day. Mr. and Mrs. Fergus Bullard ent- ertained a few of their neighbors last week. The Ladies', Aid and W.M.S. of Caven Church will meet at the home of Mrs. H. T. ,Blaushard on Wednes- day, April lst. The Easter 'Thankof- fering will be received. NORTH McKIL].OP. Mr, . and Mrs. Leonard: Leeming and son 'Ross; were visiting Mr. and Mrs. David Watson last T•]ttesday eV- emu. g � Mr and Mrs. Edward • C. Regele and daughter Shirley were visiting Mr. and Mrs. G. H. Leohhardt last Tuesday evening. Mr. and Mrs, Joseph • Thornton and son Kenneth and Mr. )'ohn Houl- den were visiting Mr. and:Mrs, Tho mas McKay on Sunday evening, 'Misses -Vera and Annie Kisfner were visiting their sister,i' Mrs. Jos- eph Thornton on Friday, b also - Mr.. Adam Hoegy. Mr. and Mrs. Edward " C. Regele and daughter Shirley wee visiting Bessie and Edward Davidson on Sat- urday evening. Mr. George Regele, •Ed.+Brady and Harry !Addicott were visiting Mr. Ed- ward Regele Friday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Kirkby,'pf Walton were visiting Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Leeming Thursday evening. Miss Vera IKistner has•areturned to Kitchener to resume her duties as hair dresser in Hodgin's Beauty Par- lor. Mr.ohn Munn n has retu''rned home from visiting his father iniParis who was seriously ill, owing tothe effects of two paralytic strokes ,!Vhich left hint in a -very weak condition. Mr. William Leeming his purchas- ed a carload of fertilizer aiid has dis- posed of it all in the surrojtnding dis- riot. Messrs. Porter and .Emmerson Dennis were visiting Mr? and Mrs. Edward C. Regele Wednesday even- ing. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Thornton were visiting the tatter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Kis'tner a few days of last week. Mr. John Houlden was visiting Mr. and Mrs. James Johns•on;Friday ev- ening. LONDESBORO. Mr., Jim McCrea. of London spent Sunday with his parents here. Miss L. Young returned home on Friday fast after spending, the winter months with friends • in Gliatham and different places. We are sorry to hear that Mrs. T. Nott is not improving as', quickly as her friends would like to see. Miss Helen Johnston was the guest of her friend, Miss - Fide Watson on Sunday. Miss Ida Lyon returned recently af- ter a visit with Palmerston friends. HILLSGREEN. Syrup making is now the order of the day. Mr. George Coleman of Egmond- ville, is spending a few days with his son, Mr. and Mrs. Anson Coleman. - The Sacrament of the Lord's Sup- per will be held on Sunday. March 29th, at 2.30. The preparatory ser- vice will be conducted on Thursday evening, March 26th, at 8 o'clock, in the Hillsgreen United Church. The Y!P, held a St. Patrick box social on °Wednesday night, March 18th, with a good attendance. The programme consisted of Irish games, contests and songs. Quilting bees are th'e order of the day. Died. ---In New York, on Sunday, March 15, 1931, Mr, William Arm- strong,, formerly of Hillsgreen. VARNA. Mrs, M. Reid left for Toronto Mon- day where she will spend some time with her son, Dr, H. Reid. Miss Bessie Watson of Sauble line is the guest of her sister, Mrs. J. Mossop. An epidemic of "nat-hooking" has broken out and is rapidly spreading. Sugar making is now in full blast, good results are reported. Mr, Toni 'Warner had his tonsils removed in Clinton hospital last week and is doing well. The many friends of- Mrs. M. El- liott will be sorry to know she is confined to the house through illness. 'Mr, and Mrs. Mel. Clark of Win- throp spent the week end with friends here, t • 'Wedding Bells are ringing. Don't ye hear thein? HULLETT. .Mrs. Malcolm MdDermi,d was call- ed to Detroit on Thursday last owing to the death of her brother, Mr. John Tufford in that city. During her'bro- ther's illness and the operation which he underwent several weeks ago, Mrs. McDermid was in Detroit and had returned home two weeks ago. Be- sides Mrs. Mc'Dermid, the late Mr. Tuf9ord is survived by his wife and a sister in California. Deceased was a reisdent of Detroit for some years and also of Paris. Deepest sympathy is extended to Mrs, McDermid, who will return from De- troit the latter part of this week. CROMARTY. , A play entitled, "The Spite Fence" will be given by the Woodham people under the auspices of the Marion Ritchie Auxiliary in ,Staffa town hall on Tuesday evening, April 7th. Come all and enjoy a good night's fun. Good talent between acts. •Mrs. ,Ed. Allen visited her mother- in-law, Mrs, A. Allan of Exeter the past week, Mrs. Jaines Scott is visiting her sister, Mrs. ,Gillespie, of Seaforth. Mrs. Rogers and Paul have return- ed from a visit with her mother, of Ayr. . The Young People's Society held a very successful social evening in the church on Tuesday evening. !Born,—To Mr. and Mrs. Lindsay McKellar, on Sunday, March 22, 1931, a son. DUBLIN. ,An old and respected resident of McKillop, Mr. Jake Bruxer,died on Monday last at the home of his son, Lewis. Funeral will be held on Thursday. (Miss Veronica McConnell of St. Clements spent 'the week end in Dub- lin: withher father, Mr. Frank Mc - Con nell. Mr, Albert Kreamer believes in early chickens, having purchased a number of Barred Rock chickens from Mr. J. Eckart and reports all living and doing well. Mr. Wm. Stapleton and John Mea- gher motored to Guelph on Sunday to visit friends, Miss Mary Ryan is visiting at the home of her aunt, Mrs. Peter 'Kraus- kopf. Mr. Alex. MclLaren, while return- ing from Mitchell on Monday escap- ed injury when his buggy was smash- ed, being run into., by an auto. BRUCEFIELD. A progressive euchre party turned out a great success last Thursday ev- ening when Mr. and Mrs. Douglas and Mr. and Mrs. Addison entertain- ed at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Eyre between fifty and sixty of the neighbors in the village. As the games . progressed it seemed as though it would turn out to be ties onboth sides, but at the finish Miss Marks carried off first prize for ladies and Mr. Snider first prize for men. After a dainty lunch served by the hostess, an enjoyable hour was spent in music. A vote of thanks and ap- preciation was tendered the enter- tainers by Mr. Cornish for the en- joyable evening spent by all. Mrs. Wm. Douglas spent a few days with her mother and 'sisters in Hensel]. MANLEY. Rumor has it that Hydro Power may be extended through our burg, The many friends of Mr. W. 3, Welsh are pleased to learn that he is improving from his late attack ,of sciatica.. The late rain was a welcome visitor to improve the water situation. Mrs. J. F, McMann, from Chicago, made a hasty call on friends here last Tuesday. .Mr. Fred Eckart made a business trip to Seaforth on Tuesday. ` . McKILLOP. Misses Edythe and Elva Storey of Blyth spent the week 'end with their parents, Mr: and Mrs, Frank. Storey. Miss Tillie Storey, who has been ill, has been able to return . to her school this week. Mr, and Mrs. Albert Sparling spent Sundayat the home of Mr. `Sante] to Storey Sr, Mr. •Anderson Scott has purchased the farm owned by Mr.. Charles 'Mac- Kay ill Tuckersmith, Wedding Anniversary—A very hap- r5oce F si vor Tu make room for new goods arriving we are making a very special price on Dinner Sets we have in stock at present. Putting it briefly and, truly these sets are extra value at the regular prices, but for quick sale we are giving ABSOLUTELY FREE ; with each set a 26 -piece Silver Service and here are the bargains we offer: 94 Piece Grindley's Dinner Set, complete with the Silver alt a lig 120 piecesces altogether ....... ageNra 97 Piece Genuine Limoges. China Dinner Set with the 123 pieces altogether $3■ 75 Each of these sets are regularly higher thanthe price quoted above, boy but they are reduced i Y n price and the Silver: Service given is Absolutely Free. This is a bargain that -the shrewd buyer cannot af- ford to pass by. It is a money saving buy. The goods are newest designs and first quality throughout, Our .Guarantee 'behind each purchase. Silver Service at Fred S. Savauge JEWELER & OPTOMETRIST. Opposite Post Office. Phones 194. Seaforth., Expert Watch Repairing. Res. 10. 'py event took place on Friday, March 20th, when Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Mc- Clure celebrated the nineteenth anni- versary of their wedding. Between forty-five and fifty friends attended a dance at their home in the evening. All wished the pophtlar couple many more such happy anniversaries. A very enjoyable evening was spent at progressive euchre and dancing. The bride and groom, who are. both as young in spirit as on their wedding day, danced most of the dances. The music for the evening was supplied by Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Storey, Mr. and Mrs. Millar Adams, Mrs. T. W. McMillan and Miss Margaret Storey. A delicious lunch was served and then dancing proceeded to the wee sma' hours of the morning. STAFFA. Mr. and Mrs. D. Colquhoun visited with Mr. and Mrs. R. McGill' on Sun- day. Mr. and Mrs. T. Laing and children of Cromarty spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. S. 'Robinson. Rev, and Mrs. R. N. Stewart are spending a few 'days in Chatham. The Ladies' Aid of the United Church are holding a social evening on April 1. CONSTANCE. The following is from the Saska- toon paper: Mrs. C. B. DeGeer ar- rived home on Monday from Wind- sor, Ontario, where she spent several monthsvisitingher son and daughter- in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Vern DeGeer. KIPPEN. 'Mrs. George Squires and son Har- ry, -who have been spending a week at the home of Mr, and Mrs, James Dayman, have returned to their home at Granton. We are pleased to hear that Mrs. Robert Elgie is gaining s'rength and is able to sit up for a while each day. Mr. Lyle Norris of Detroit is visit- ing at the home of Isis parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Norris of Tucker - smith. Mr. Harold Armstrong is helping Mr. Joseph Dayman make syrup these days. Sacrament of the Lord's Supper will be observed in St. Andrew's Un- ited Church, Kippen, on Sunday, March 29th. Preparatory service on Friday evening, at 8 o'clock. Miss Es'her Dayman entertained some of her "little friends to a birth- day party on Tuesday of this week. Mr. John McNaughton spent the week end with his sisters in Egmond- ville. COMMENCING WITH SPECIAL i' S . R 1N:G FAIR Attractions Next Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday YOU CAN NO.W ENJOY SILENT MOTION PICTURES 6 Nights a Week `k e■ —Now Playing— LEN'ORE ULRIC with CHARLES BICKFORD Star of the Cecil DeMille pro- duction, "Dynamite;" in South .Sea Rose Directed by Allan Dwan Also Stan Laurel - Babe Hardy Comedy, Mon., Tues., Wed. KARL DANE GEO. K. ARTHUR JOSEPHINE DUNN in the Side -Splitting Wesal Comedy Cluma Bound shown with the Technicolor °Natural Color) production "CLEOPATRA" PRINCESS