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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Seaforth News, 1933-02-16, Page 1'When icicles .hang by ,the 'wall tAind Dick the,shepherd blows his nail, And Tom'bears logs into the hall,,• If And milk,comes frozen lionise in pail; When ,blood is nipt, and ways be foul, HURON COUNTY'S LEADING NEWSPAPER /Then nightly sings the staring' bwl ,Tu-'w'dniG! 'Po -who! A merry. note( 'When all albou't the wind doth blow, e.And ,birds sit brooding in ,the snow. Slhiakes'peare WHOLE S'ERIE!S, VOL. 55, No. 7. SEAFORTH, ONTARIO, TII,,URSDAY, FEBRUARY V).933. DINERS and SUPPERS Regularly HOT LUNCIIES at all hours " OUR HOME'MADE SPECIALTIES Prices Reasonable • I pia Confectionery and Restaurant Fillets f addie 2 POUNDS FOR 25c SCOT'I'A BLEND TEA, our best 'seller, per pound 35c 3 pounds for $1.00 UNIVERSITY TEA with premium cream or sugar ;bowl or porridge dish 50c a pound HEINZ PORK & BEA'N'S r 4 for 25c PLUM JAM, 40 oz. jar......23c each ,EiA'L CATSUP, Iazge 'bottle 15c each PUEESAL COFFEE ..,.. 28c pound CORN STARCH, 3 pounds for...25c 'FEEDIING MOLASSES at 15c gal. When you return the barrel. International POULTRY TONIC, reg. 40; mow.— . 20c per package International STOCK TONIC, reg. 40c ...now 20c per pkg. .Eggs, Dried Apples, Butter and Fea- thers taken as ..cash. Cream taken for the Seaforth Cream- ery at the same price as delivered at the creamery. lit -chis° PHONE 166 -MRS. JOHN MI'LL'SON. lOn Sunday there passed away fol- lowing a prolonged, illness, IMrs. J'o'hn M llson, formerly 'Margaret Chris- tena Hays, daughter of the late James 'Hays of McKillop. For the past six years i\'Irs, 1Milison was a resident of :Seaforth, having previously laved its sthe States and several Ontario cen- tres. Married in Cleveland aboutfor- ty years ago to Mr. 1Milisov, a form- er resident of this .clistrict, they re- turned to Seaforth in 18943 and later went to Gorrie, Barrie, Orillia, To- ronto, Bothwell and returning to'To- ronto where for several years. they 'carried 'on 'a grocery store, and a few 'years ago came to Seaforth, Mrs. Mildson was a valued member of the choir of Northside United 'Church and assisted in vocal gnar- tettes on many occasions.' She was held in high esteem by everyone and besides many, excellent qualities pos- sessed' ..an "ever bright disposition which was app:a'renit. to those; about her even during her 'illn:ess of the past year. She underwent a serious operation in 'Toronto just six m'on'ths ago, and though since able to leave her home she was taken seriously i11: again about two weeks ago. She is: :survived by her 'husband ' and four !brothers and four sisters, Robert C. Illays Sr., K.C. Of iGoderic'h; Adana CHURCH CARD. North Side United Church,—Pastor, Rev. W. P. Lane, B.A. Sunday, Feb, 4.9Ith. 11 a.m,—(Public Worship. ;Subject, "Nathaniel, 6th in series on the Ap- ostles. 2.30 pan,-4Sttud'ay $'gh'ocd and Bible 'Classes: 7 p.m. -Public worship: Subject: "'Is. Life Worth Living?" Song ser- vice 7-7:116, EGIVAOINDVIL'LE' CHURCH Reverend Charles 'Mlal'colm. Feb. 19. 11 a.m., My 'Creed (6) ` "I believe in forgiveness of sin." 7 p.m., Stories from the Life of Paul. (7) "D.isap- poin'tment." ST. TROIMAS' CHURCH. Sexa•gesime Sunday. Morning topic at 11 a.m. "Driven Ont," 'the second drama. ,Sunday school at 3 o'clock. Evening service, 7 p.m. topic, "Time," At the evening service last Sunday, life memberships an. the W. A. were presented to Mrs,. Pethick, Mrs. Pink - nay and Mrs, Parke. 'Dhe 'member- ships were the gifts of the Misses 'Cresswell]. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH The regular mid -week 'prayer ser- vice on Thursday evening at 7.45. 'These will be of interest during the coming weeks. Rev, James M'ciIlroy will deliver the Address this week and Rev, Canon Appleyard next week. Sunday, February 19th. Morning sermon subject, "Iron Chariots in the Read." Evening sermon subject, "'The Magnificent 'Obsession." A ser- mon emphasizing theidea contained in Matthew 6; illustrations taken from the book written by Rev. L. C. Doug- las. W. I. The regular monthly meeting of the junior Women's Institute was held on Wednesday afternoon, Feb.. 1'Sth, in the library. The meeting opened by the Institute Ode followed by the (Lord's prayer in unison. The roll call was an incident of pioneer days, ans- wered by thinteen girls. The business part of the meeting !then took place when it was moved by Gertie Webs- ter, and seconded by Josephine Edge, not to send a delegate to the Ontario !School. Trustees and Ratepayers' As- sociation. Miss iA, Lawrence then gave a very interesting talk on the hospi'tal Aid Association that has been formed in 'Seaforth, The ap- pointment of a representative wi11 be considered at the next meeting. A ,reading by Alice Thompson, a photo contest and a social 'half .hour in. which the girls served candy, comp- leted the afternoon's program. 1'I'iss Hellen Thompson moved that the meeting be adjourned. Hays, Seaforth; James Hays, E,g aondville; William Hays, 1Lipton, Sask.; 'IMrs. G 'Garden, Toronto; Mrs. PYm. Leland, Climax, Sask.; 'Mrs. Will'ia'm Fowler, Leamington, and "Stirs. Fannie Ireland, Detroit Lalces, Minn. Until last July when her sister, Mrs. T. 'McElroy, who resided with Mr. and Mrs. Millsoe died, there had not been a break in the Hays fainly of stes, During the past few months, Mrs•, Garden and Mrs, •Fowler, were with Mrs. i,ttillson in her illness. A private :funeral was 'held from her late residence, {N. Alain street, on Tuesday afternoon to the Maitland (Bank Cem'eter'y. Her pastor, Rev. W. P. Lane, conducted +the .services. 'The 'pal:lbearers were ,Chas, Brodie, Robert Stewart, : James Scott, John IScobt, Robert Snaith and J.. M. Gowen - lock, Phone 84. SWINE MAR'K'ETING COURSE by Fred, IS. Savauge—That this Coun- TO B'E'HFeL'D'AT .SEAFORTH •cit adjourn to meet at the' call sof the -- Mayor. Farmers of the district should plan to attend the two days Stwine Market- ing Course which is to be •held in the town hall, Seaforth, on Tuesday and IW'ednesday, February 21st and 22nd. The speakers are lJ. G. :Lefebvre anti W. S. McM'u'llen sof the (D'o'minion !Live Stock Branch at Kiangstan and ,Xs'tch.ener, 1Lect'ures are from 1,30' p,m, to 4,00 p.in, each afternoon and all lectures are illustrated by lantern .slides. ITIhe course is under the direc- tion of, the Department of Agriculture, Clinton 'Ontario. COUNCIL •M'EETIdNG The regular meeting .of council was held in"Cofuncfl 'Chamber at 8 'p.m. 'There were ,present Mayor Suther- land, Reeve Smith, and 'Councillors J. H. 'Scott, 'Geo, ID. Ferguson, Rass J. IS'p'roat, .,F. S. ISaveuge and 5. W.. (Beattie. iMinutes of 'last meeting read and confirmed. ISav'au'ge-,Ferguson.—That the re- port of the Relief 'Committee be ad- opted. IRelief-J. IW, Beattie, account charity, $123; .Christie !Bros., 90c; W, A. 'Crich, $4J29; J. M. Gardno, $6:66; IT. R. Anderson, $3,01; Geo. D. Haigh, $315.4; ;R'oss J. ,Sproat, $9.69; W. R. Smith, '$6,60; J. J. Cleary, $6.48; Miss N. Pry,ce, $311130; IF. D, IHuitchi-. sen Est., ($475:0; Angus Carter, $3.410; (South End Grocery, Mrs. R. L. 'Clark, $3:35;- E. Barnett, $8.90; E. Gauche, '$L68; C. IS. •Reynolds, $2.48; Stewart Bros, $12.50; Beattie Bros., $1'.90; Fred Barlow, 175c, J. F. Daly, $2; Jlo'hn Regier, $4; A. W. Dunlop,. I$4 W. 'H'awkins, l$4; E. L. IB'ox, $8.57; J. J. Sclater, $8j73; Pub. Utility Com. Elec., $3.00; 'Pub. Utility Com., water, $C; F. J. Burrows, MM., account, $3; W. C. !Sproat, M.;D., account, $20. Moved by J. II. Scott, seconded by Geo. D. (Ferguson.—(Resolved that the bL101H. be instructed to notify Liesa er that he must sell no more meat in ,Sea'fo'rth—in accordance with his recommendation. 'Moved by 5. 'Wesley Beattie, sec- onded by Rass' J. Sproat.—Resolved that 'Chief Ryan be instructed to pre- fer charges under Peddlers .Bylaw against all persons unlawfully selling Meat subject to supervision of the town solicitor. Moved by J. W. !Beattie, seconded by Fred B. Savauge—'That the time of this meeting be extended. Moved by Fred S. (Savauge, sec- onded by R. J. Sproat—That the re- port of the finance committee be ad- opted as read: Jas. V. Ryan, salary, $60; 'H, 1Snel1, salary, $60; Thos. Stor- ey, salary, i$60; Jno. A. Wilson, sal- ary, $70; do., freight and exp. $220; E. J, H'a_v,to, scale inspection,- $1; A. Allison, repairing scales, $73; 'Walter 'Murray, wages at scales, $11120; John Rankin 'Agency, insurance, $10.50; C, 'N1R., crossing protectio'n and rent, $23:21; Geo. A, .Sills & Sons, acct, $6.50; Thompson's Bookstore, $525; Geo. D. Feng:uson, $2,13; Bell Tele- phone 'Co., $2.45; Collegiate Institute Board,en acct., $11000; Public School Board, an account, $500; J. A. Wil- son, B. M. and D. reg. $32; W, .H, ,El- liott, acct. police and 'Board. of Ilealth, $5.75; Public Utility Cotn., electric„ $3:00; P, U. 'Com., welter, $2; !Wilson Hawkins, acct,, $17.84, (Bylaw No. 349 of the Town of Sea - forth for 1933, was given its several readings and passed. This bylaw is authorizing +the borrowing of funds for current expenditure. Moved by J. W. Beattie, seconded Iby Robt. Smith -That the usual grant be given to the Seaforth Agricultural ,Society Spring Shaw, ; $40; Fall 'Fair, $60, Moved •hy J,- W. Beattie, seconded by F. S. Savauge—That the 'Clerk be authorized to subscribe to the munici- pal World 'for 1933 for one copy for Clerk and one copy for the Reeve. Moved by F. S. Savauge, seconded by Ross !J. Sproat -That the resolu- tion 'authorizing A, D. .Sutherland, Mayor, and Jno. A. Wilson, !Clerk, to sign papers for borrowing money for the town, be adopted. Moved by Geo. D. Ferguson, sec- onded by Ross J. Sproat—That the Clerk be instructed to prepare a by- law granting the usual sum to Sea - forth Highlanders' Band and that the Band agree to play foe- Canadian Leg- ion on Remembrance Day and one other parade if requested. by Council. Moved by Ross J. Sproat, seconded by Robert Smith—Thal J. H, Scott G, 0, Ferghson and J. A. Wilson, or any two of them, be authorized to have access to safety deposit box in Dominion Bank. (Moved by J, iW, Beattie, seconded VALENTIINE SO'CI'AL A Valentine social was held at the Young Peo'ple's League of North Side United Church on Tuesday evening? iFieib, 14'th, with Miss Mary Reid in charge. The meeting opened by 'sing- ing several CJGJLil. songs after whi'c'h ,the Lord's prayer was repeated in un- ison. A very humorous rearing, "Hank Spink's Discovery," was given by Miss Dorene I3uds'om'. in her usual. pleas'in'g manner. A quartette consist- ing of :Misses Helen Crich, Ruth 'Cluff, 'Alice Hudson and Dorothy Golding sang "Sweet and Low," and was much enjoyed by all, A short skirt "Being !Busy," was given by Hughie'Oke and George Pinder. Mists Helen; Britton then favoured us with a piano selection, A well rendered solo was given by 'Mi'ss Margaret Crich, accompanied on the piano by Miss Helen Lane: 'Numerous gasses of a Valentine nature provided a .plea- sant social half hour after which a dainty lunch brought an enjoyable ev- ening ,to a close, ALERT MISISION BAND 'The meeting of .the Alert Mission Band was held at North Side United IGhunch on Tuesday afternoon: The meeting was in Charge of Circle No. 3. Olpened meeting by singing !hymn 435, and wasfallowed by a, prayer by Mrs Close. There was a ,pleasing duet given by Janet Baker and Carolyn; (Holmes. T'he 'Scri'pture .• less'on' was' read by (Alma Elliott. Helen 'Cheoros gave a pleasing recitation called, 'Whet' They Do in China." There were two more recitations given by Margaret Dale and Helen -Hodgson. Mrs. Close read a very interesting story called "The 'Gift that 'Came Back." Marguerite Wesbcatt sang a very pleasing solo. (The offering was taken by Ze5ba Dunlop. Meeting clos- ed by singing .hymn 432. RUNAWAY On Monday afternoon about 1.30 Mrs. Thomas Ferguson, o'f town, had a narrow escape from injury when the horse she was driving ran away on Main street, throwing Mrs. Fergu- son out when the 'cutter upset and she was dragged a short distance, .Mr; and Mrs, Ferguson .had come sup town in the cutter, the latter driving. and letting Mr. Ferguson out at the bank she was alone when the horse suddenly became frightened by dogs and bolted. She was thrown against the dashboard and when the cutter grazed a telephone pole in front of Cleary's store, it went over on its side, Ms's. Ferguson. was thrown out but pluckily held onto the reins trying to check the animal so that it could be stopped, but after being dragged a short distance she let go. The horse continued to run till it readied its stable on )James street, after breaking free from the cutter while circling the Walnut trees on Mrs. L. C. Jackson's lawn. AUXILIARY ORGANIZED at wasiMonday, February 13th. The sun was shining overhead, the ground was covered with a skiff of snow, the clock was striking three in the afternoon when some forty keenly interested women from town and connanuni•ty assembled in the council 'chamber to continue organization of committees :of the Seaforth Hospital Aid to the Scott Memorial Hospital and to discuss ways) and means of said aid. Mrs. Chas, Holmes, presid- ing, opened the meeting by repeating in unison the Lord's prayer. The secretary called the roll and 21 of the charter members 'were present. 1S!ameone has said that :the chief glory of Canada is not in. her stow -capped mountains, its great metropolitan. areas, its fertile prairies ,and valleys, but in the fact that we as Canadians are building a tesriple of humanity. PRESENTED The women ,are its 'walls, built upon j.u'stice, truth, understanding ' and. courage, and in the work we are re- miad,ed that awomen's influence has played' no small part. We "are liv- ing inwoman's age" to -day. 'Women have a dominant place in the business and pro'fession'al life 'and they have worts their spurs in the arena of'•pnb-. tic service, As important as all this is, woman reaches the highest pinnacle when by reason of service, woman! 'is ready to place her life on the altar of human hap pin eels that connm'ands our sympathy and love. The Hospi- tal Aid •association represent a mighty SEC 12T is** i ,'' T"a3e 5 Ilya Patent No, 296.697. complete with 4 Blades The WARDONIA Razor is an English built razor and is a quality product throughout. In slava ing with this razor there is no pull, no skin irritation—it just ,glides over the face and when through shaving is instantly cleaned by dipping in hot water. You will be delighted with a War- donia. F red. S. Savauge W'ATCH'ES, DIAMONDS, JEWELRY GIFT GOODS, CHINA Phone 194. Res. 10. force organized to meet humanity's Was as follows: needs with a spirit of service. and joy. These are difficult days, but the encouraging factor is the fact that a spirit of humanitarianism is abroad, 'Let friendliness and to -opera- tion be aur watch -word. iI1 was pro- posed that we concentrate our efforts in securing funds to purchase a scia- lytic operating light. This would pro- tect the operating room against dark- ness when by storm wires are broken, power off, no light. An emergency is very real when it strikes. This lamp may be .used as an 'auxiliary spot light. at all times. It fills a vital need. The meeting closed with the singing of the national anthem, A letter of con- gratulation was received 'from Mr. Golding, M.LP., and much appreciated by the association. 'The officers are Pres., Mrs. Chas, (Holmes, !sit v.p., Mrs. -i+LdLeant, 2,ad v.p., Mrs. 43". P. Lane, 3rd v.p:, Mrs. Shanahan, 4th v.p., Mrs. Appleyard; recording secretary, Mrs, Reg, Kers- lake; cor, secretary, ;Miss Annie C. Lawrence; advistory committee, Mrs, !William Sproat, Mrs. ,Earl Bell, Mrs. Weedmark, Mrs. E. 'C. Boswell, Mrs, Frank Sills; social committee, Mrs, Ross Sproat, Mrs, O. Neil with pow- er to acid to their numbers; sewing committee, Mrs. A. Baker, sirs. iSuth- erlancl, 'Mrs. 'A'ber'Isart, 2'Lrs, IHinch- ley, Mrs. Haigh; visiting committee, Mrs. Deem with power to choose two from membership in alphabetical or- der; membership committee, the vice presidents; buying committee, Miss M. (Wilson, RN., with press, sec'y and treas. .(Continued on Page Four) WITH WATCH AS P.RIZE. Every member of the Blue Goose Club turned out on Wednesday even- ing to witness the presentation to ex Mayor William Aren't of the Gruen Watch won 'by Nina in the contest in Cant:ada for R. G. Dun Cigar rhymes. The presentation was made by Mayor D: Sutherland Who congratulated Mr. Anent on winning so valuable a prize in a contest Where tine decision le given solely on merit and no favors shown to any person: and hoped he would have the good fortune to win another watch. The winning rhyme The truth about the R. G. Dun Is not a simple jest, Quality from end to end That's why it is the best, Mayor Sutherland who also likes a smoke concluded his remarks by quoting the words of Mr. Ooing, an- other smoker of earlier days who on being asked why he smoked gave this reply: :He .who does not smoke hath de- nied himself consolation next to that which comes from }Teasels. What, softer than woman? asks <my young friend. 'Woman teases as well ,as pleases and 'is' the author of half the 'ills she boasts the privilege to soothe. 'Hang up thy scales, 'O'h Jupiter, and weigh then in the bal- ance and if those givest the prefer- ence to u-onsan, all .that I can say is, when Juno next caresseth thee, take a smoke. There you is and no doubt 'had 11s. Going been with us this evening he would be smoking an 'R. G. Dun, Sir- Assent admitted he was quite proud of his prize. It took a little time to compose a rhyme that would come out on top of the bunch of contest- ants, however, the more he looked at the watch and smoked the R. G. Dun cigar, the more he thought the en- deavor was'wos'th while, By this time everybody was smoking yet no one made a move to open a 'window- smoke there was and lots of it but good tobacco smoke from R. G. Dusas, BAYFIRLD. Rev, R. 1M, Gale received ,word last week of the death of his brother, Dr. Gale of Bitty City, tibic'h., and left on Friday to attend the funeral. Mr. Colin Campbell tool: the ser- vice at the 'United Church Sunday morning, there being no ser'uxe 2a night. IA dance is to be given in the town hall this !Friday evening under the au's'pices .of the Variety orchestra. Thelfishermep :are busy cutting and packing all this week. Iit isof good !quality. 'Ow'ing' to the unfavor'a'ble weather the badminton dance and the va:ten- tle,e tea were postponed,'