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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Seaforth News, 1931-12-03, Page 1Life isbefore ye: oh could ye but look1 Unto'the secrets of that sealed b'ookl !Strong as ye are m youth, and hope, faith", Ye would sit down and falter. 'Life is before ye: from the fated road dr HURON :'COUNTY'S LEADING NEWSPAPER Ye c'aithot turn; then take ye up Your ir'ad, Not yours to tread or leave the un- known way, Ye must go o'er it, meet ye what ye WHOLE SERIES, VOL. 53, No. 49. SEAFORTH, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 3, 1931. Phone 84. DINNERS and SUPPERS Regularly 'RIOT LUNGES at all hours OUR HOME MADE SPECIALTIES Prices Reasonable The Olympia 'Confectionery and Restaurant Christmas Fruits, Candies & Nuts 1Nlow . in stock, and quality Fine. CUT MIXED PEEL -Equal parts of 'Lemon, Orange and Citron Peel, per pound 20c CHOICE SHELLED ALMOINDS o•r Brazils 45c CHOICE SHELIJED WALNiJTS .. 50c LEXIA, !RAISINiS from Australia (sim'i'lar to ISpanish Valencias and considered better by some) 2 lb's. for SPANISH V'ALEN'CIAS of extra quality ........ per 1b 20c 'BROOMS at 25c, 35c, 40c, 50c, 75c, 90c, $1.00, and all good values. CLARK'S STOUPS. — Good ass'o•rt- nvent ' from which to ch'oos'e 3 for 25c CL'ARK'S SPAGHETTI. -Cooked in Tomato Sauce with cheese, ..10c .FRESH BROKEN' BISCUITS 3 lbs. t 25c DAIRY BUTTER—We have on hand abundance of first class dairy but- ter, per lb. ..................22c We can take dried apples in trade at i234c lb., but only if they are well dried, bright and in LAIRGE •QUAIRITIE1S. That is all we can get for them and we have to pay freight. F. D: HUTCHISON Phone Phor Phood 166 Help - for Asthma. N'e'glect gives as thma a great advantage. The trouble, once it has secured a foothold, fastens its grip on the bronchial passages ten- .aciousay. Dr. J. D. Kellogg's Asthma :Remedy is daily benefiting cases -olf asthma of long standin'g, Years of suffering, however, might have been prevented had the remedy been used v41en'. the trouble was in its first stages. CHURCH CARD. North Side United Church.—Pastor, Rev.' W. P. Lane, B.A., Sunday, December 6th. 1111 a.m.—!Public Worship.. Subject, "A Sltrange Diet." 2,30 p.m.—Sunday School and Bible 'Glasses. 7 p.m.—Public Worship. Subject, A Dangerous and Yet an Indispen- sib'le Possession." GOLDEN WEDIDING" M'r, and Mrs. William Sillery ,oif Eg- m'ondville, on Monday, November 23rd, celebrated the goldenanniver- sary of their wedding, :h'aving com- pleted fifty years of married life, and both are lifelong and highly respected residents of this community. The ac- nasion was marked by a wedding din- ner served at the home of their daugh- ter, Mrs. Joihn Quail, and Mr. Quail,. Clinton, when all the members of their family gathered, with severalother friends,' to offer congratulations ' and 'best wishes to the bride and groom. IA .presentation of a radio was made to them on beh'al'f of the family," The News joins a ,wide -circle of friends and acquaintances in extend'in'g felici- tations to Mr. and Mrs^'Siilery. HOME AND SCHOOL The Horne and Schooll will hold their regular meeting on December 71th• at 8 o'clock in the Carnegie Lib- rary. Rev. Mr. Myers will be the special speaker and a musical program is being prepared. A large attendance is asked for. CH'RI'STMAS MAIL FOR 'UNITED STATES. Parcel rates—up to 8 oz. lc per ounce; parcel aver 8 oz. and up to 10 lbs., 1'4c per pound. Parcels aver 10 pounds and up :t� 15 lbs., $1.78 per parcel. The U. S. customs requires that in parcels u'p to eight ounces, paid, at parcel post rates, on all pack- ets paid at letter rates, and all :packets paid at printed matter rate, am in- voice is to be enclosed. On parcels weigthing over 8 oz. and up to 15 pounds a customs decl'arati'on is to be affixed. Tihere is an unusual par- cel congestion at U:S. ctrs'toins points, so that to ensure delivery, parcels for the United States Should 'be mailed at once and thus the clearance through customs will not be delayed. Parcels for the Canadian West up to 16 pounds should be sent early as pos- sible; dates for other mailings will be published in this paper next week,, —C. P. Silos, P.M. E. L.ECX, Phone 43 THE 9IGHTH ANNUAL :c'rnmdncement: OF THE SEAFORTH COLLEGIATE IINS'TITUTE CARD'NO'S HALL Freday , 'December 4th Plan opens,Saaturday, N-ovenrber'28t1 at 9.a.m, at Aberh'art's'Drugstore ADMISSION 40c, 'Reserved Seat 50c ANINUA'L M'EETI'NG OF W.A. The annual meeting of the W.A. of St. Thomas Church,. .Seaforth, was held in the :parish hall on Tite'sday, December 1st, fourteen members pre- sent. The meeting opened ,.with a iB'i'bde• reading from \'frs. Myers, fol- lowed by Rev. J. P. Myers reading the litany and prayers: The president, Mrs. L. G, Van'Egmos d, then called on the secretary, Mrs. ,R. G. ,Parke to give the minutes of •the, previous meet- ing and also of the last annual meet- ing. :Mrs. -:Parke also gave a splendid outline of the work accomplished dur- ing t'he past' year. Mrs. William Deets, the treasurer, gave a very pleasing report of the financial stand- ing. all pledges and obligations stet, the outfit for the Indian boy paid for, also the Society's share in the ou'tfi't for the Indian girl cio•t'h•ed by the Deanery, besides three bales Of cloth- ing and bedding which was sent to the • s'trickesa areas of the West. Be- sides all this the Society short off the new year with a splendid balance. The election oif officers theta followed, Rev. 3. F. Myers in the chair: 'Honorary _Presidents, Miss J. Case, Miss F. Cres'siweli, Miss E. Cresswell, MTs. T. H. Brown; honorary vice presidents .Mrs. H. Bullard, Mrs. J. IPnn'kney president bars L. G. Van- Egmonid; vice president, Mrs. Myers; secretary, Mrs. R. G. Parke; treasur- er, Mrs. 'Win. D'eelm; board of man- agement, Mrs. R. G. Parke; 'Mrs, J. Pe'th'ick; Living Message secretary, Mrs. R. 'G, Parke. Mr. Myers in a short address thank- ed the officers and members for their splendid' work since he had been in the parish and congratul'a'ted them on their large nienbber:s'hip, .thirty-seven in t'he past year, anid hopes of new ones in the .corning year. The president, Mrs. Van E'gmon'd, then closed the meeting' with prayers for the absent members, the stricken districts in the West and the unem- ployed, follo'we'd by the Auxiliary prayer in unison. Mr. Myers pro- nounced the benediction, Lunch was then served and a soc- ial half hour spe'n't. The .address given by the president, Mrs. L. G. VanEgmond, was as fol- lows: Alt this our annual meeting of the 'W.A. of St. Thom'a's' •C'hurc'h, Sta- fort'h, we enter the 43rd year of •work. since organiz'ati'on in 1889. Many changes have occurred during these years in the Society and in the Dio- cese; the founder of the W.A., OUT dearly beloved and earnest missionary worker, Bishop Baldwin, was called to H'ighe'r Service, Oct. 19th, 1904, and his successor, also an enthusiastic W.A. worker and who was never a'b- sen't ,from the annual Diocesan meet- ings, His Grace ,Archbishop Williams, 'ryas suddenly stricken and passed bo his reward an October 7th, 1931. 'Many of our own members have been called home and many removed to other p'arislhes, only one Charter •lvbensber still living, Miss Jessie Case, and we were pleased to welcome her during a visit to Seaforth this past year. It is gratifying to know that in a .parish of about forty-eight families we have 3Y WiA, ,m•elmibesis with hopes of new ones during the coming year., You will have noticed by the reports from our secretary and treasurer that besides meeting all our pledges and obligation's, the .outfit for our Indian 'b'oy and our pant in the Deanery bale ifor the Indian girl, that .three bales of clothing, beddiin:g, etc., were sent to the stricken areas of bhe West and an urgent appeal has come for more. 'This will be discussed by the 19132 staff of officers. In June at the' spring Dean- ery meeting at Exeter one of our Branch, Mrs: Wm. Deem, was .matte secretary, the orders come to her 'From headquarters and her duty is to send the .ord'e'rs to all :the Branches in tate Deanery and give her reports at the Deanery meetings. The fall' meet- ing was held at Myth en Oct. ft'h. In June, a Corporate Golmmuni'on service was held, Rev. J. F. Myers' officiating, It was a most reverent and impressive service, Our only regret being that more were not present. The Society appreciates the efforts of Mr. -Myers in helping along the WA. work, At the conclusion of this service, two of our most earnest 'helpers were wel- comed .home and presented with Life Memberships and Badges, the one to Miss F Cress'wehl being donated by Mr, four Jackson, the one to Miss. E. Cresswell from the Society. In Aug- ust a tea was given followed by a card party in the evening, the funds to be divided and from this the W.A. received $2'5. Our 'funds are raised in various ways, mite boxes contributing a share. Frons June 1930 to Dec. 1930, over $40.00 were raised by this means, and fi-onr Dec. 1930 to Dec. 1981, $1.2.18 have been 'handed in; then sales of home -cooking, candy 'and Diamonds Monirose Watches MODERATELY PRICED ,Keeping in touch with the latest and best the markets produce we are now offering the very best to be had in a good watch (wrist or pocket) at a medium ,price. You have heard them on "the air," they are nationally advertised and well known. In otir careful judgment, the movements are the most durable and solidly constructed watch at the .price yet produced. Their time keeping qualities are ,excellent. The cases are smartly designed :in the newest patterns and styles,. IWe offer the M,ontr•ose Watch to you with our unqualified guar- antee. ,Popularly priced at $12.50 to $20.00 they are ,having a most fa'vorab'le reception. FRED. S. SAVAUGE Perone 194 Res, 10 JEWELER and OPTICIAN' Just 4 weeks Opposite Post Office then Christmas Seaforth Watch Repairing n' work have been put on, collections taken • at the .bossiness meetings when tea is served;; our membership fees and most generous contributions made it possible for the Society to parry on. I might say that part of the mite box money went to the jubi- lee 'fund, and for those who db not understand what this ,fund is. I would refer them to page 393 of the Living Message. We hlave 18 su'bscribers to the Living Message; we regret that o.ur .efficient secretary, M'is's J. Edlge, has asked to be relieved o'f this duty, we thank her for her 'hel'p during the past year and 'hope we shall still re- tain her as our junior member in the W.A. Before asking Mr, Myers to t'a'ke the chair, ,I would like to thank you all for the generous aid and un- selfish service you •Nave given the W. A., and the patience yon have shows with my short -coming and would ask for the same kindness and help to be shown to 'my successor. Wishing you all a Happy Christmas season and Brighter Prospects for the coining New Year.—IM, E. V'ari'Egtnond. MI'SS'ION BAiND The Goforth Mi'ssi'on Band held its annual Thankofferitrg meeting on Mon'd'ay' afternoon, Nov. 30th, in the school room of First Presbyterian .Church. Harold Free, president, was in the chair. The chiidren of the Band put on the pro'gratm, Miss Mac- Lean giving the address. The Scrip- ture lesson• was read by Donald ''Mac Ta'vislh. Ruth Joynt gave the .opening prayer. 'L'i'ttle Ileen Anderson sang "There is a Happy Land." B'ru'ce, Lois and Jean Wright sang, "Alway in the bbfanger." Donald Scott and M:.tngaret McLeod gave recitations. Mrs. M. A. Reid on behalf of the (Band, presented Edna Plant with a junior certificate, and Donald Scott,: (Donald MacTavish, Alistair Wigg and Harold Free ,each with a blue seal for their certificate's. The offering am- ounted to $29.80. Bruce Wright gave the offertory prayer. W. 1. IThe lWlonten's Institute will hold 'their regular monthly meeting at the home of Mans Annie Moore Wednes- day, Deeeam?ber 9th, at 2.30. The roll call will be answered by bringing a toy dor the poor children, not over 15c. Anne Moore and Thelma Elgie will give a report of the .convention held in L'on'don. 'SIiss Jean Fotherinaliam Supper and Sale Of Work of Fancy Goods. also Candy Booth Will be held in the Parish Hall of St. Thomas' Church, on Tuesday, Dec. 8th By the Ladies of St. Thomas' Church 'Guild, commencing at 3.30 pan. Supper 25c. will give a demonstration on how to make a crepe paper flower. Wi11 all Who 'have the foil kindly bring it to this meeting. Come and join us at this meeting. Y. P. L. Mr. Keith Webster, convenor of the .eitizenbsip department, had charge of .the meeting .of .bhe YIP.L. of North 'Side United Church on Tuesday even- ing, Dec, fist, and opened by singing hymn 12. Afterwards the L'ord's 'prayer was repeated in unison. Hymn 392 Was sung and Mr, F. S, Savauge offered a prayer followed by the Bible reading by Miss Ruth 'Thompson. A very. in'tere'sting and ins'tructi've Bible study was con'du'cted by Mr. C. H. IHollan'd, ,wh'ic'h: was • mrc'h enjoyed. Singing hymn 192 and repeating the ivF'iz'pah benediction, and a contest, closed the meeting. AUTO PARTY The young people and some of the older folk "spent a jolly evening in the schoolroom last Thursday when the "Neil Slhaw" M'iss'ion -Circle put on air Auto Party. T'he first part of the ev- en'in'g was taken up with games con- nected with an auto, with Mrs, Mal- eolni, Helen Thompson, Eiinor Broad - foot, Margaret Finnigan, tGladys Cole- man and Betty Malcolm directing, The people were divided into Auto - loads and' as the different groups won they joyfully gave their own .yell. The first prize in these contests'Was won by the "Buick" led by Miss Jean Smith; the sedond went to the Re'o- R'oya'te group, Raymond ..Mott, chauf- feur; the third to the Oldsmobile, in charge of Miss Alice Thompson. A delightful program came next. Slpiendid instrumental duets were gi- ven by Misses Margaret and Jessie Smith. and Miss Violet T•yndiall and Mr, Bios 'Tyndall. Miss Ethel Jack- son sang a .sol'o which was much en- joyed, T'he remainder of this period .was 'takenup with a .short humorous play, directed by .Miss Jean Smith. M•is:ses J. Smith, Violet Tyndall, Mae Wallace, Vivian 'Townsend, Alice and Helen 'Th o'mpson, ,G'ladys Coleman,. Jean licLacIellan and Lilian- Richard- son took pant in this. After the ,prograutt the boys found their partners in a novel way and all ",,motored" to "Uncle Harry's Hunger, :Flirt' where such delicacies as "Bro- ther Bob's Bo'w-'w=ows ' and "Tucker - smith Tarts" were dispensed. The president, 'Miss Violet Tyndall, in a neat little speech.cxpressed her thanks to the different convenors and an- nounced the National Anthem. EGMONDVILLE. The boy:c' and girls Mission Bands i.n Egmmndt ile held a joint Th'an'k - offering meetin'g Monday evening at which there was an excellent atten dance, The boys were in charge of bhe devotional part of the meeting, Cleve Coombs presiding, The Scrip- ture story was lead by Gordon Fin nigan and let. Malcolm led in prayer, The offering was received by Grant Finnigan, Ken Beaton, Garnet Allen, and Allen Townsend. A very inter- esting talk was given by Mrs, W. B.. M'adLean. "Being a Girl in China;'" was recited by Ruth hineso; the jun- ior girl's sang and eight older .girls andl one boy gave an excellent Thanksgiv- ing exercise. The meeting was closed with the Lord's prayer and the bene- di cti'on, Tuesday evening the young people.- went eoplewesit to the House of Refuge, Clin- ton. After a short devotional period in which the theme was "Friendship" given by Lillian Richardson, there was a varied .program. The Tyndalll orchestra played several times. Har-• old and Ethel Jackson sang a duet which was much enjoyed and Harold Jackson sang a couple of Harry Laud- er's pieces, Vera Hudson, gave two, readings and 'Margaret and Jessie 'Smith played a piano duet. A short- humorous hort-lumor•o•us play was given. This wast.; the first time the Y.P. Society had visited the Honi•e. They received. a .-•. hearty invitation to come again.-.. • MISS MO'SiLEY:. Word was received on Thersday•by Mrs, Edwin Hunt of McKillop of the .' death of her sister, Miss Agnes Mos- le'y, at Winnipeg. Miss Mosley, who was a trained-' nurse, was well-'knawm in Seaforth,'. which was her home for a number of years, and only last summer she came frown Butte, Montana to visit her sis- ters in Ontario. Three weeks ago she became ill and' went to her sister's home at Winni- wepegek. where her death occurred' last. The funeral was held at Guelph on Monday from the home off her mo- ther, Mrs Wan. Mosley. M'r, and Mrs. Edwin Hunt, Mr - Frank Haunt, .\4r, T. WW. McMillan and Mr. Homer Hunt attended the funeral. at Guel'p'h. Present also at the film- eral were Mr. and Mrs. C. C, Hunt. Toronto: Mrs, Eiw*ar•t, Winnipeg, and i 'Mrs. John Darwin, Ottawa, \hiss '\Mosley was held in high es= teem by a great many friends in this vicinity where the early years of her life were spent. She was born at B'rus'sels, and the family later came. to Seaforth. At the time of •her bre titer's illness and dea't•h she went to Montana. She also lived in Min sa:, polls, it being nearly twenty-five years, since she left Seeforth, !Surviving besides her soother are three sisters and two brothers Miss Louise Mosley, Guelph; Mrs. Ewart, Winnipeg M'+rs. H•ust, McKillop; Charles Mosley, Galt, and Lawlor; Mosley, Dorchester. 'Hello [vryboy TIIIS IS STATIOiN B,B,B.. Located in Seaforth Broadcasting Beatties' Better Bargains F And opening the Holiday Sea- son with a monster money saving Sale. There is a bill speeding on its way TO YOU. Read' it morning, noon and night. It's Good News! Beattie Sells for Less