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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Seaforth News, 1931-05-07, Page 1,•V r • Backward, turn backward, 0 Time, in your flight;, Make me a child again, just for tonight 1 Kiss' from niy forehiead the furrows of care, The Seaforth News Smo'o'th the few silver threa'ds out of :my' hair, Over nmy, slumbers your loving watch keep— Rock me to sleep, mother, rock me to s'tee'p 1 WHOLE SERIES, VOL. 53, No. 19. SEAFORTH, ONTARIO, THURSDAY`, MAY 7, 1931. Phone 84. $1 A YEAR. DINNERS and SUPPERS Regularly, HOT LUNCHES at all hours OUR HOME MADE SPECIALTIES' Prices Reasonable The-. Olympia Confectionery r and Restaurant A Surprise IS GIVEN THOSE WHO TRY our Black Tea Special at 3 lbs. for .... ,,i$1n,00 DE LUXE JELLY POWDERS- 6 for 25c ANTHER TWO 10c SOAPS for 5c per cake NAIL BRUSHES --Regular 5c at 2 for 5c WHITE FUR Brand Toilet Paper - 3 (containing 2,400 sheets) for 25c DECORIATED PURE WHITE PEPPER, per •oz...... .. . 6c This pepper is just half the price PI was a year ago, is pure white and much in demand for salads, etc. - NU -COTE maintains its reputation as a •wonderful finish for -furni- ture, floors, or woodwork. Is al- most as thin as water and may be applied with a cloth and dries in an hour . Per tin 45c, 75c, $1.40 BAFORD'S FLOOR WAX for high quality and low price is in a class by itself. Per tin 45c 1 CAN EACH- Corn, Peas and To- matoes 25c OLIVES, STUFFED -13 oz. bottles Special 25c POULTRY FOUNTS of Earthen - Ware, large size 50c BUTTE CREAM for SEAFORTH CREAMERY, and eggs (graced by Mr. R. Eberhardt) taken -in exchange for goods. (Cash for `Cream and Eggs). F. D. HUTCHISON Phone Phor. Phood 166 COAL Q IC UALITYrSE RV E .. PHONE E. L. BOX 43 Soft corns and warts are ugly, painful and irritating.Remove them quickly and surely with Douglas' Egyptian Liniment. CHURCH CARD. North Side United Church—Pastor, Rev. W. P. Lane, B.A. Sunday, May 10th.— 10 a.m.—Sunday School and Bible Classes 11 a.m.-Public Worship, Mother's Day Service. 7 p.m.—Public Worship. Subject, "Neighborliness." FATHER PASSES IN ENGLAND. 'Sincere sympathy of many friend's here is extended to Mrs. H. Evans of town,; wlbose father, Mr. henry Stani- forth, died in England last month. The Sheffield Telegraph of Monday, April 113th, makes the following ref- erence: "Through the death of Mr. Henry Staniforth, :of 62, Fitzwilliam Street, Sheffield, England, which occurred early- yesterday morning fn his 84th year, Sheffield has lost a veteran den- tist, with many hobbies and an un- surpassed recollection of the Sheffield of over 50 years ago. A native of this city, Mr, Staniforth was apprenticed in the dental profession with his un- cle, Mr. Robert Charles Drabble, as far back as 1864. Mr, Drabble prac- tised in the sante house in which Mr. Staniforth has lived for nearly 60 years -62, Fitzwilliam Street. Becom-, ing registered as a dentist in 1874, Mr, Staniforth retired only about eight years ago, his retirement pro- viding hien with fadility for following with increased ardour, his hobbies of cabinet-making and butterfly and moth collecting. He followed several other hobbies at venous times; for .many years he was a well-known Ian- terntst, and was one of the first to exhibit the cinematograph in the city. He was eAceedingly 'proud of this ca- binet of forty drawers containing many beautiful specimens of butter- flies and moths which he had collected in all parts of the country. Inter- viewed by the "Sheffield Telegraph" on the occasion of his 78th birthday, Mr. ,Staniforth stated that he could remember when there was a coal pit in Cavendish Street. Broomspring Lane, he said, was derived from Spring Lane, whioh_•got its name .from the existence of real springs there, which .Mr, Staniforth .saidhe had seen rise ayard high. "I should think I o was his emphatic reply, when, on the occasion of the interview re- ferred to, he was asked for his recol- lection of the Sheffield Flood. "I got a good hiding over it,' he added. 'At about half -past dight in the morning a man came and said there had been a flood and that the iron bridge had been washed away. I had orders to take some work to the<warehouse that morning, but I rushed off to see the flood, and forgot all about the Work. I Shall never forget the !Wicker. The water had subs'ided by that time, but there was mud all over, a couple of feet thick. . M 'Bacon Island I saw three corpses in the poplar trees. In a sta'ble close by, ` some horses had climbed into the mangers in their ef- forts to escape the water, and their heads were through the slates. I went as far as Malin Bridge. There was a tinner's shop there, and all the Japanware articles were smashed. There was not a single solid thing in the lot; you never saw such a batter- ed lot In your life,' At the age of six Mr, Staniforth had the 'distinction of being photographed—in a garden be- hind Hanover Chapel -by, a man named Walker, who was said to be the first photographer in Sheffield, Mr. Staniforth could recall the goose- berry Shows that were great features of Sheffield life many years ago. An- other of his reminiscences referred t S S e the existence of monkey gardens at a publilc-house at Neepsend, where the monkeys were Rept as an attrac- tion. He could also recall the exis- tence of another "monkey garden" in Ecclesall Road. The one at Neepsend was washed away by the flood, Since his retirement the practice has been carried on by his only son, besides whom he leaves five daughters, one of whom is in Canada and two in America; and four grandchildren. THE SEAFORTH MINSTRELS Very few people of Seaforth realize just what fine talent has been devel- oped in our little community nor do they credit the quality of dramatic art shown in the organization and pro- duction of. our own Seaforth Minstrels. End men have come and gone but J. F. Daly seems to be perpetually FPerennial,just as funnyas everif 'not more so; his assistants though some- what newer yet balance up quite well indeed The chorus. work under the direction of Mr, Milne Rennie leaves little to be desired and the whole en- semble reflects great credit on its managers, participants and' on our town. The special features will sur- prise and delight what is hoped to be bumper houses on the 14th and 15th inst,, for which performances the re serve seat plan will 'go on sale on Sat- urday, May 9th, at A•berhart's dru'g store, The various persons taking part are practising faithfully and de- serve the best support the, public can give, guaranteeing as they do, two nights of high class choral work, fun and laughter, C, W. L. The Seaforth stir -division of the Catholic Women's League held their annual meeting in the parish hall with the president Mrs, Leo Fortune in the chair, Members of the executive read their respective reports which show- ed that our subdivision has responded, generously to missionary, educa'tion'al and charitable needs during the past year, Rev. Father Blonde a'ddressed the meetin'g and then proved a vote of thanks to last year's officers for their good work, Officers appointed for the coming year are; Spiritual Director, Rev. Father Blonde; president, Mrs. Leo Fortune; past president, Mrs. Thomas Melady; 1st vice president, Mrs, James Dever- eaux; 2nd vice president, Miss Flor- ence Flannery; 3rd vice president, Mrs, ' W. 7. Duncan; corresponding secretary, Mrs. S. Carron; recording secretary, Mrs. F. Devereaux; treas- urer, Mrs, J, F. Daly; magazine con- venor, Mrs. C. Stewart; citizenship, Mrs. J, M, McMillan; immigration and traveller's aid, Mrs. C. Eckert; press, Mrs. J. E. R'eyn'olds. McKbLLOIP BRANCH W.M.S. The April meeting of ,the McKillop Branch ;WVM;S. of First Presbyterian Church was held at the home of Mrs, J. M. Govenlock. There were 35 ladies present, Mrs, R. Govenlock presided, The meeting opened with hymn 723, followed by prayer by Mrs. Govenlock, Mrs. Nellie McMil- lan read the Scripture lesson from Psalm 90. The ,roll call was taken and each memlber responded with a verse of Scripture. Mr's. William Drover gave an interesting talk on the work in Manchuria Mrs. Russell Dor- ranee sang a very fine solo entitled, "He Knows It .All," accompanied by Mrs. Nellie McMillan. Mrs. William Hogg read a poem entitled, "The Re- finer's Fire," The topic of "India" was taken by Mrs, J. L. Bell, in a very able manner. Mrs. Margaret White read the Glad Tidings prayer. Hymn 321 was sung and the meeting closed. by all repeating the Lord's prayer. The collection' amounted to $9.50. 'A delicious lunch was served. Bigger and Better Than Ever SEAFORTH MINSTRELS Cardno's Hall at 8:15 p.. m. Thursda Tw�'Nights'May 1415 C.. 45 Voices Men and Women...10 10 Pie ce Orchestra Popular and Old Time :Songs. Fancy Costumes. Superb Stage Settings. The ngs. The Funniest End Men. The Largest and Best Minstrel Show Ever Staged by Seaforth Talent Admission 35c. Reserved Seats 50c Plan opens at Aberhart's Drug Store, Saturday May 9, at 9 a. m. Pioneer on Good Olde Tnoes Mrs, J, Burgess, a former, .Seaforth lady, 'and niece of Mrs. -Jelin ,'Ander- son of IKippen, sent this clipping as it will be of interest to many old lim- onites. •'A number of relatives of this gentleman still reside near Kippen. Irs.Burgessand son !Reginald inald were on a motor trip and stopped with Mr. Grassick. He is a thor- oughly alive old gentleman' and just one more of Huron's splendid type of men. Pilot Mould, Man., April 20.—Wil- liam Grassick, who on Friday, at his beautiful farm home, "Kelvin Grove Farm," Floral, north of Pilot Mound, celebrated his 91st birthday, is a pio- neer citizen of the type beloved by young and old alike. Still possessing. his keen intellect, kindly humor to a f loveof marked degree, his flowers and beautiful things, and fairly good health, the aged pioneer retains, also, the buoyant heart of youth He has a host of friends{through out southern Manitoba. I- a dearly likes to recall to memory happenings of 'the long ago—and friends esteem it a rare treat to hear hint reminiscing of bygone days when the world was as young and he was young, with the world., A few of his bright recollec- tions are given below: "You say that the first ninety-one years are the hardest? Well, per- haps—but I have lived through them and am still able to enjoy life; I have seen many changes—some good, some bad. "Among the good changes is that in the attitude toward strong drink. In my boyhood days, whiskey was considered an absolute necessity in the home. I do not remember the day of my arrival in the world—but I have been told by reliable authorities that the ,first nourishment given me was Scotch whiskey and sugar, and if, when the minister called, my mother had not had a glass of whiskey to offer him, she would have felt deeply humiliated—and the minister drank it! In fact, I am inclined to believe the story sometimes told, of the min- ister who, when asked if he would have a glass of whiskey and water nodded his head in -agreement but added emphatically, "No water, thank you l" • ' I was seventeen years old when my family decided to emigrate to Canada," said Mr. Grassick,, "and I have a very distinct .recollegtion of a day epsnt in Aberdeen .before we sailed. My brother and I went to a barber shop "for the first- 1114. in our lives, and had a real,up-to-date hair- cut. Not only was our hair cut, but it was given a liberal treatment of perfumed pomade; our hair was slick and shiny—and the perfume dung to it for two weeks—and the barber's. charge for all this was one penny— two cents -each! "The ocean trip was bad; four weeks and two days tossed about in a sailing vessel, with only the poorest of food, and indeed the journey from Quebec to London, Ontario, by rail, was scarcely less rough, From Lon- don to the farm near Bru'cefield, which was to be our home, we drove in wagons. For the first 'fifteen miles the road had been made; the rest was unspeakably rough—roots, trees and stumps everywhere. "A bush farm did not appealto me, and the saddlery business ,being then a lucrative one, I went to Clinton to serve my,apprenticeship at it. I work- ed long hours in the shop for three years, and received the fallowing wages: First year, board and $20. Se- cond year, board and $30. Third year, board and $40 (per year). Dur- ing the American War I went to the States and made saddles for the army. By dint of hard work I could earn per day.1 $4 A fortune But when i came back to Canada and found that the paper money in Which'I had been. paid, was only worth 40c on the dol- lar, the fortune dwindledl Talk about hard times—those were hard times 1 "It is almost fifty years .since I came; to Manitoba, and I have seen many changes here. I have seen wheat selling at 25c and again at $3. I have sold butter at 8c a pound— and again at 70c. I have worked for wages so small that, if they were of- fered to a young fellow today he would laugh at them—and I was glad to get the money! "Speaking of the young people—it took me three and a half days to hew nay way into Floral the 'first time I came in here from Pilot Mound in a wagon—and now the young rascals grumble if, because of a little mud or a shortage of gas, they have to spend an hour and a halfbehind horses. And I hear the fathers of these youngsters ,(whom I well remember as boys) reproving their sons for ex- travagance, thus: 'See liere, Jack, this thing has got to stop—you spent $5 when you were out the ather sports dayl y Now when I was young, that much would last me a year for spend- ing money!' Which is quite true— for if these young fathers had had 500 in their pockets when they were boys, for spending stoney, they were lucky! You cannot spend much money treat- ing the girls if you haven't got it, and well remember telling the boys who are now fathers that we older ones would have been ashamed to 'have acted as they did 'when we were young' -and by thinking still farther back I well:remember my own father saying in sternest tone to me, 'Willie, thismain be stoppit! Noly, when I was young, , ' It is strange -brit about the only I was youngl"' - • Asked if he ever wished for a re- turn of "the, good old times," Mr. Grassick's reply collie instantly- "Yes, every time I have to pay a bar- ber for a hair-cutl" HOME AND SCHOOL The Home and School Association met in the Carnegie Library room on Monday evening, May 4th. Mrs. Bright, the president, presided. " The meeting opened by singing 0 Cana- da The secretary's report was read, also the minutes of the executnve meeting. Miss Anna Edmonds, ac- companied by Miss Mary Barber, sang a solo very sweetly, Mrs. Lane read a very interesting article "The Adolesc- ent and His Clothes." This was -fol lowe'd by a piano duet by Margaret and Jessie Smith. Mrs. A. T. Cooper of Clinton, gave an account of the Home and School Convention held at Toronto in April. The meeting closed with the singing of God Save the King. The officers for the following term are: Past President, Mrs. Chas, Holmes; president, Mrs. R. E. Bright; 1st vice president, bars F. J. Bechely; 2nd vice president, Mrs. W. E. South- gate; 3rd vice president, Mrs, W. P. Lane; corresponding secretary, Mrs. J. A. Bunn; recording secretary, Mrs. A. E. McGavin; treasurer, Mrs. E. 5. Chapman;man welfare convenor,Mrs.I R. Beattie; membership convenor, Mr. E.Bell; el, social convenor, Mrs. John H. Bet; ways and means, Mrs, Wallace Archibald; programme com- mittee, the seven officers, Miss Gill- espie, \•ir. Crawford and three past presidents. W.1.•. c._. The Women's Institute will 'hold the regular monthly meeting in the Carnegie Library on May 13th, when the summer speaker, Miss Smith of Glanford Station will give as her-snb- ject, "Home Maker's Task." There. will also be a good musical program. Everybody welcome. - 'Goar111IS1SIP0INIER JAMES HAY who is announced to visit'Seaforth on Sunday, May 10th, is the Commander of the ISalvaltion Army for Eastern Canada and Newfoundland, His ter- ritory embraces all Army work from Fort William east to St.. Johns, Newfoundland. The iConamissioner is an outstand- ing figure in The Salvation Army world. He received his first com- mission as a Salvation Army Officer at the age of eighteen. On that night he trade a solemn vow that he would allow nothing to stand between him and success in his work for God and humanity. For the past forty-eight years the influence of 'this holy re- solve has been felt in the development of this great international movement. 'The early years of the Commis- sioner's career were spent in Great Britain where 'he rose from one posi- tion of responsibility to a greater un-' til he reached that of Chief Secretary for the British 'Field. It is worthy of note that twenty-five years from the time he received his first commission he was appointed as Commissioner in charge 'of the training college in London, Then came appointments to overseas commands, the first being Australia in 1910, where he directed affairs during the Great War, It was in recognition of his able services to the Australian forces that His Maj- esty King George V. was pleased to bestow on him the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire. His command in. Australia was followed by the appointment as British Com- missioner, and then Territorial Com- mander for South ,Africa and New Zealand. The Commissioner arrived in Can- ada in (December, 1929, and, during the last sixteen months has taro:ught into play his wide experience in an endeavor to improve 'Salvation Army. facilities to meet Canadian needs. Al- ready be has introduced innovations that will have a far-reaching effect. It is doubtful if the Salvation Army has in its ranks today an Officer who has engaged in the working out of Army problems—which in reality are the _problems of human need—under a greater variety of conditions than has Commissioner Hay, He displays a Profound knowledge of social ,and spiritual life of the nation. The 'Com- missioner's visit is, therefore, more than a matter of Salvation Arniy in- terest. He speaks with a world-wide outlook, and has a message .both il- luminating and interesting, The Com- missioner speaks with a knowledge ac cumulated -in his contact with •high and low .in many countries of the world, and we feel sure that we are speaking for the public in general thing that has not .c'hanged in the last when we say welcome to the Salva - ninety -one years is that phrase 'When tion Army Leader. FA co O r4 - Announcing Announcing Reductions IN PRICE OF MARS WRIST WATCHES _ You have heard of Mars, Wrist Watches "on the air," They are not only "on the air but always on time. as well. In addition to this there are more styles than formerly, and also the prices are very much reduced from former prices. So that hat n o v when you buy a Mars Watch you save • - good money on every purchase, 'Call in and enter the -prize contest on illars Watches. Absolutely free to all, and yet you . may win a Mars Watch. Fred S. Savauge JEWELER & OPTOMETRIST Opposite Post Office. Seaforth. Phones 1946 Res. 10. - ----�_ WATCH REPAIRING s nrcr WIEV'NOS i�2i EGMONDVILLE. The Little Helpers' Mission Band held their regular meeting Monday afternoon. After the call to worship by the president, Mary Pretty, the hymn "Listen to the Voice of Jesus," was sung, Ruth Shinen being at the piano. The Bible story was read by Shirley Pretty. The Lordis- prayer was -re- peated in unison and all joined in singing "God Sees the Little .Spar- rows Fall." Evalena Nott began the story of Mary Slener, the Queen eft Calabar. A reading on Japan was gi- ven by Margaret Wurm. `Jesus Bids us Shine" was sung and the roll call and minutes were read by the secre- tary, Helen Powell. The meeting closed by singing "What a Friend we have in Jesus." The fifth of May is the Boys' Fes- tival in Japan so the Boys' Band after hearing about the way the day is spent in that far land, spent the after- noon making fish kites. At the close of the meeting each boy went home sailing their gaily coloured fish. Last summer the Egmondville Young People formed an Athletic So- ciety that they might have recreation during the months when they were not holding their regular meetings. Equipment for the volley hall and basket .ball was purchased, but un- fortunately the receipts from the fee's was not sufficient to cover the ex- penditure. But now the bills have been paid and Tuesday night they celebrated by burning "the mortgage" with considerable ceremony. They are anticipating many intere's'ting games this season. The medals won by Alice Thomp- son and Edwin Chesney in the orator- ical contest last fall were presented by Mr. Malcolm. Egmondville is. pri- vileged in having such excellent speakers among her young people. During the devotional period' Marg- aret Finnigan, Mary Forrest and 'Viv- ian Townsend a send .o k o art. The e study on Japan was taken by ,Evalena Nott, Af- ter a few lively games the meeting closed by all repeating the Mizpalh. benediction. HUGH MacKAY The death of Mr, Hugh MacKay occurred on Tuesday in Clinton after a few days' illness. The remains have been brought to his late residence, Jarvis street, front whence a private funeral will be 'held at 2 o'clock on Thursday afternoon to Maitlan'dbank cemetery. Mr, MaciKay lived prac- tically all his life in Seaforth, where for some years he was engineer at the furniture factory. Besides his widow, formerly Miss Elizabeth• Henry, he is survived by three daughters, Miss Edythe MacKay, at horse; Miss Eth- el MacKay, of Forest; Mrs. Mason, of Blyth, and one son, Ranald MacKay, of Toronto: A brother of Mr. Mac- Kay, the late Isaac MacKay, died at Lucknow two years ago. ST. JAMES' ARTS CLUB The regular meeting of St, James' Arts Club was held on April 30th, The meriting was opened with the usual introductory remarks of the President. The business was then discussed and it was suggested that the meetings adjourn for the summer: months but after considerable debate, the matter was left in abeyance. The program which 'followed consisted of a vocal solo by 'Celestine. O'Leary, a short talk on "A Trip Through a' Mine" by Eugene Duncan. On ac- count of exams the program was cur- tailed to a few numbers. The Club then decided on purchasing a soft ball equipment, for pleasure during - summer months, The treasurer's re- port was read by the treasurer, W. J, Faulkner, after which a few games were engaged in, and the next meet- ing, Mit w13t decided, is to be held] Y ST. COLUMBAN. - Death --of Edward B. Melady.-At noon on Saturday, May 4th, the Angel of Death called to his eternal reward. one -of the life long residents df Htib- pert township in the person of Ed- ward B. ;Melady, after a useful and in— dustrious life of 61 years. As he had. been ill but two days his sudden de- mise came as a surprise to his many friends." In his death he was support- ed by all the rites of the Roman Ca- tholic Church in which he was born and lived as a fervent and respected member. He was the youngest mem- ber of a family of eight brothers and one sister, of whom remain to mourn his loss; John of Eureka, California; Thomas, Joseph, Patrick, of- Seaforth, . Francis, of St. Columban and -Mrs. Jane Casey, Casey, Seaforth.. The large - number of spiritual bouquets adorn- ing his casket attested to tigh•esteem. in which he was held and are mucin^ appreciated by his family. The Tun eral was held on Monday, May 5th, at 8.45. Requiem High Mass was sung: at S't. Patrick's Church, Dublin, by his. pastor, Rev. Fr. O'Drowski. 'A large= concourse of friends followed him- to his last res*ing place beside his par- ents in St, Coiumban cemetery, Rev. Fr. .Dantzer officiating at the grave. Six nephews acted as pallbearers, Thomas, Maurice, James, Francis, .Jo— seph and Edward Melady. TUCKERSMITH. the Theland, farmers here are again busy on- - Miss Powell of Goderich township has been engaged to teach S.S. No. 4 until the end of the term, Miss Reinkie resigned on account of ill - health, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Fear motored to Toronto on Sunday. Tur'ner's Church will hold the Mb-- ther's Day service on Sunday. next. Mr. Wiiliaim M. Doig and Mr. R. Wilkinson of Port Huron were week.._ end visitors at the farmer's home. Mr. Gordon Doig orf Howick visit- ed at the Doig home during the week. Miss Bella Moir of Hensel! is vPsit- ing her sister, Mrs. J. D. Stewart and family. Her many friends are sorry' to know 'that she had the misfortune to fall and break her arm, butlad' " that she is recovering nicely. 8 Mr. and Mrs, Wm. Pullman moved' on Monday to their new horse in Eg-. mondville, - Mr, Stanley Jackson and his moth- er, spent the week end visiting friends in Arkona. -- Mrs, Dave Steeph of Monkton is visiting her parents. Mr. and Mrs.. Wm, Pullman, Mr. Clras, Upshall is wearing a smile—it's a girt. Mr. and Mrs: Norman Ross and sorb of London visited on Sunday at „the, hone of Mrs, A. Ross, The following is the school report' of S.S. No. 5, Tuckersmith, for the months of March and April.' Jr IV.—+Gavin Gemmell 716%, Har- old Rice 68%, Edna Macdonald 64%v, Jean Macdonald 55%, Harold, Ches- ney 52%, +Sr, IhI.—Edith Wallace 79%, 'Dor- othy Gernmell 69%, Arthur Leyburne' 68%, Robert 'Patrick 62%, Ethel' Chesney 59%, •Jr. d'PI.-Grace 'Wallace 64%, Sr, PS. -Warden -Haney 73%, Ar nofd 'Archibald 72%, Jr, SI. ---John Oldfield $4%, Hazel i17oNaughton and 'Gordon -Macdonald (eq%a. Pr. ual) Sh72irley. Oldfield and Pearson Chesney .(equal), Clair Haney, Don- ald Wallace, Jack Patrick, 'Number on roll 21; average atten- dance, March 19.5; April 17.9. Alice M. Archibald, Teacher,