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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Seaforth News, 1923-10-04, Page 1WHOLESERIES, VOLUME 45, SFAEOif` T1, ONTARIO, TaURSDPLY, eeTOEER Li, 923 ISSUE NUMBER 40, MEALS T TALL . HOURS Diners and Suppers ail REGULARLY he Olympia Confectionery and Restaurant H utchison's for Groceries Having bought the stock of Mr. John Macl eod we shall have an overstock in some lines and shall endeavor to reduce by means of attractive prices. Mr. MacLeod was a good buyer and his stock has all been bought within 'a year, or at least 99 per cent. of it has. BROOMS at a straight discount of 10 per cent. PEACHES are coming in splendid quality and low prices. LIQUID VENEER MOP POLISH. -This improved polish, just being introduced by the Liquid Veneer people, is made espec- ially. ec- ially. for renewing dust mops, and not only does it do the work wonderfully, but it is claimed, goes TWICE AS FAR. For floors, pianos, furniture and woodwork, cleaning and polishing ar the same time. Regular prices are 30c and 60e per bottle. To introduce 25C and 50C n we offer a.t LUDELLA TEA is a good one. We are willing to back it against any tea in the market for quality at 85c per pound, and with each pound we give in addition, 1 first quality Japanese China cup and saucer, VINEGAR. -"Cheap C ca vinegar is slow poison,'' P g i 1 0, so the experts say. We have vinegar of guaranteed high quality at the moderate price of per gallon 50c F. D. Hutchison PHONE 166 fair Day SPECIALS We are offering a few splendid bargains for Fair Day, and would Like to have you examine our splendid stock of shoes, Ladies' Cushion Sole High Shoe at $3.75 Men's Box Kip Blucher, medium fine at $4.50 Growing Girls' Patent and Gun Metal Strap Slipper $3.35 A Splendid School Boot for Boys, med. fine, in Black or Tan, sizes 1 to 5, at , $3.50 A Good School Shoe, to stand rough wear, sizes 1 to 5, at $3.25 Growing Girls' School Shoe, sizes 3 to 6, in Black Kid and Boxkip at $3.25 A Heavy Black Pebble Leather Shoe for Women, solid leather at ..:..:........:. ..... $2,95.: , These are only a few of the splen- did Values we have to show you infootwear for every member of. the family. FREO. W. W166 • CHURCH CARD, Seaforth Methodist Church. -Sab- bath services, 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. Sun- day school, 2.30 'P.m. Pastor, Rev. R. Fulton Irwin. Pastor at both services. Evening subject: "Ninety and nine, and •the ab- sent one." ' "Nine- ty McGavin will G tell sing •the. and Nine." '. BAYFIELD iv.[rs. (Capt.) Ferguson spent Friday in London. Mrs. 'G. Woods and Miss Nan and Miss Gower, of Toronto, motored to Stratford Sunday, Dr. and Ms, Metcalf have gone to Detroit. Rev. Alr: 1-iinde has ,gone to Thantesvil.1e where he will spend the winter with his daughter, Mrs., Har- mer, The fall fair was a decided success, the day being bright and warni. After, spending the summer in the village, Miss Gower has returned to Toronto. During the absence. of the rector, who is .taking his holidays, 'the Rev. Jas. McLeod has been supplying at Bayfield, Varna, and Mi•dclleton. I\t:SS \\'hi'ttaker, who has been vis- iting Mrs. McLeod, has returned to Toronto.' Mr, and Mrs. Sander, of Kitchener, attended our fall fair. ' • Dr. Tillman, of. London, 'spent a fern days at 'his summer cottage. THANKGIVING SERVICES. The congregation of St, Thomas' church 'observed last Sunday as a Day of Thanksgiving. The chereli Was decorated with fruits and ¢rains and flowers, All the locrvices were bright and the choir rendered the musical part with splendid effect. The Te Deitm was .by Stephens and Tozer's Jubilate a`rid the an the in "Praise •the Lord, 0 My Soul" hi the morning and "Ye that Dwell in the Land" in the ervening'were sung. WITH THE TRUNDLERS, Wednesday afternoon last marked the final'of the season's very success- ful half holiday' -"tourneys:' With an entry of sixteenpairs, the Scotch doubles event of four men plus and minus, 'equalled any tourney of the season, giving the green every ap- •pearanes of an "open to the world" competition, Spectacular plays were in evidence in 'every draw and it does not necessarily follow that the 'prize getters" 'howled •the best games. Pot - .lowing are the winners: First prize .'one dozen Irish listen handkerchiefs donated by Stewart Bros., won by "W. R. Smith and R. E. Bright (skip) 4 wins plus 97. Second prize two coffee percolat- ors ilonatecl by Jno. Beattie, won by M. McKellar and Russell Sproat (skip) 3 wins pips 15. Third prize one pair chickens, Club special, won by Hy,•Charters and Dr. Bechley (skip) 3 wins plus 15. Fourth prize one dozen tooth paste donated by Mr. Alex. Wilson, won by Robt. Devereaux and Chas. Holmes (skip) 3 wins plus 13. A bon -bon special for "Kitty Wink- ers" was donated by Dr. Chas. Mac- kay. In this event the "cantly" went to 1st jas. Dick 24 touchers, 2nd Robt, Boyd 22 touchers. Keen interest is being taken in a singles eompetion, handsome prizes being donated by Mr: j, J. Broderick. The first prjze in each event is a dozen Tudor Plate spoons and 2nd prize in each event, two nickel-platecl aluminum percolators. The Club doubles which have been in competition during the supnner, have reached the finals and .the two pairs to battle for supremacy are W. D. Bright, John Beattie (skip):'\Wm. Thompson, W. C:. Willis (skip). Prizes in this competition were don- ated by Stewart Bros., W. 0. Bright & Son, Dr. H. i Ross, Jno. ATacta v- ish. The Club this season areg reat- ly indebted t'o the grounds commit- tee, Messrs. R. Sproat and Robt. Boyd, who have made bowling a real pleasure and whose interest in the lawn and grounds has been greatly appreciated. They are now doing ex- tensive re -sodding and next year there will not be a more perfect green in Western Ontario. In ,the Club doubles Wn,. Thomp- son and W. G. Willis (skip) war in a very exciting finish of the finals on Saturday. The junior finalists were Chas. Al>erhart, Don. McKay (skip) and Jno. Cluff, L. T. DeLacey (skip), the former capturing first honors. A singles bowling conlpe'tion has been finished at the green, Jack Beat- tie and R. 1L Sproat reaching the fin- als, 1 reaching which were played off on Tuesday of this week, R. T -I Sproat won by four shots, It was a hard fought game and some good bowling was witnessed. This gives R. H. Sproat first prize and Jack Beattie second. DONATIONS. The Agricultural Society wish to acknowledge the following donations omitted from the prize list: Lyric the- atre, two sweater coats; G. McCart- ney, $10 for races; 31'. Duncan,$5: Bright l3ros., $3:" lso the following corrections in prize winners, Mr. Le - Beau 1st for Shorthorn heifer calf: Aubrey Carter, 1st for carrots, toma- toes, garden vegetables, bouquet of any variety, instead of Chas, Dale, G. W. V. A. NOTES. Mr. Ray Holmes has been re-en- gaged to look aAter the Club rooms, which will be open after Oct. 12th. On the occasion of the re -opening, Friday evening, Oct. 12th, Chapnran's orchestra will supply music for the dance, invitations for whic'h will be issued at once. Since our invitation lists are not complete, the secretary would consider it a favor if all those desiring invitations would at any time grand i13 navies to be added to our present list 1 As has been out everyyear, s pointed our Club ROOMS arc not operated for gain. The executive officers give their. time freely but there are expenses and It: is absolutely necessary to have help in the shape of membership in 'order to carry on This is the only way the people of the vicinity can show their appreciation of a good thing. well managed. It is to be hoped, there- fore, that theold members Will quick- ly renew their membership and that many nets`ones shall coarse in, thus guaranteeing a continuance of the many enjoyable events of last season. If possible a euchre night will he Arranged this month with the people from Tuckersmith. These affairs are always a success. _Saturday, Fair night, the dance floor only, will be open front 5:30 to 11:45 p.m, Music wi13 be furnished and a fee of 75c per couple charged anyone who wishes to take advantage of a gaol dance floor for the above-men- tioned 'hours. RALLY DAY. Sunday was Rally Day in the Meth- odist and Presbyterian churches. In the Methodist church the ser- vice prepared•hy the General Board of Religious Education was 'heartily en- tered into by the Seaforth congrega- tion. After the instrumental prelude by the organist, Miss .Willis, .the Sup- erintendent, Mr, F. S. Savauge, who presided, led the call to worship, fol- lowed by prayer by 'the pastor, Rev. R, Fulton Irwin. Miss Hudson recit- ed 'the "Garden Grace" and Miss Greta Dennison "13uild Thee More States"}' Mansions." followed by a Scripture reading by Mrs. Johnstone. -Rev, Mr. Siri)uson.'Lonrlon, gave, a splendid address on "Character Build- ing" and Mr, Savauge a review of Sunday school work for the year. The Pastor closed the service with the Benediction, =11111'T r't The Preel'teriau church was decor- ated fpr Rally day, Mr, Jas, Cowan presided and Mr, Carl Ameiht gave the Bible reading. Miss Margaret' ArnstronSgave a recitation followed d Ab'eian address on "Growth in Life." ndrew McLean and Wilfred Smith placed flowers on't'hc War Cross and Miss Thelma Pethick gave a solo, Bibles were presented to the class who comtnitted to memory the Short- er Ca'teclhisin. In the evening a ser- vice of song was given by the choir, and solos were sung by r\'frs. Mullen. RETURNS TO SEAFORTH. • Mrs. Ruby Crowell has remarried to Seaforth from London and is resid- ing on North Alam. street. Before leavingMrs, London, d i o) 01, Crowell was en- tertained by the S.P.C. at'the home of Mrs. Robert Ridley, Salisbury street, whenshewas presented with an ever - sharp pencil by 'the presides't, Mrs. T. 13, Richardson, on behalf of the club, awl Mrs'. Reg. Johnston read an ad- dress of regret at :the loss of a valued member, The address is as follows: "1t is the joint wish of the Club epnl1 this occasion to express our best wishes 'for your never-ending success in your 'new place of resid- ence. - May health and happiness at- tend your family and as we wish to always be remembered by you; we ask you to accept this small token of our love and esteem for you and as you may use it, may you reflect upon the, nleas:int hrnirs spent at the Soc- ial Progressive Club, and we welcome ynn hack to our. circle if at ally time you may be in our city. We give three cheers for a glad farewell. HURON DEANER-Y. • 'I'Ite convention of Huron Deanery •was held in St. Thomas' church on Tuesday, when a large representation wasre i sent from all � art. of th P •parts c Deanery. The session opened with a celebration of the Iloly Communion at 10 a.m. conducted by the .rector, Rev. 1'. H. Brown, assisted by Rev. \\.• 13. Hawkins, Blyth, following which the deanery met for business. The Auxiliary received reports from branches with an address -by Miss Jean Waugh, diocesan treasurer. Lun'chean was served at 12:30 in the schnul room to the .delegates, In the afternoon, the diocesan budget was discussed, and Mrs. D. 13. Donald- son. Dominion •treasurer„spoke onthe work of the'W.A, among waren and children. Rev, \\', H, Snell introduc- ed the subject of Young People's As- sociations. There was,also a confer- ence on Sunday school ,work led by Rev. D. 13. Rogers, Toronto. Tea s served by the localcal W.A. \ branch at 5:30. In the evening, Rev. A, A. 'trumpet', Exeter, read evensong and Rev./0. B. Rogers preached an eloquent "sermon on the "Purpose of Religious Education." EGMONDVILLE. The following is .the report of the Egmondville school for the month of September. Those marked (*) have taken an honor standing for the month. Names in order of merit. Entrance class: *\Vinnifred Kruse, "Jeannette Finnigan, an *Alex. Finnigan, San, Margaret Ferguson,1 rank Kling. Jr. 111 * Willie McDonald 'Ray- mond Nott, *Willie Miller, *Frank Case and *Roy McGonigle and *Mar- garet equal, Mary Kling, Glen Hays, Willie Dupee, Sylvia Roney. Jr. 11. ---*Bob McDonald, '*Harold lrinnigan - Charlie Ferguson, Trine Strong, Ir, 1'. -*Margaret Case, Margaret Finnigan, George Kruse. Sr. Pr. -*Margaret Smith, *Jessie Smith, *Vivian Townsend, Palmer Coombs, Mary Case, Minna Stewart, Jr, Pr. -Grace Finnigan, Nujnber on Roll 29. Average at- tendance 28. Jeannette Finnigan, Will, icleDonald, Frank Case. Willie Miller, Roy McGonigle and Margaret Strong have 'had less than three mistakes in spelling for he month. i - t n o ill . A. M. KNECTEL. teacher. WINTHROP. ; See the beautiful new patterns in dinner ware at Beatti • Bros., Seaforth. The annual Rally clay was held in Cavan church for the Sunday school and Y.P.S. Sunday afternoon and evening, with a 'large attendance at both services. Mr. Robinson, of Wal- ton, addressed 'the Y.P.S, in the even- ing, while the afternoon service was carried out in frill, several of the .pup- ils •taking part in recitations and Scripture readings. An adclress was given by Rev. J. A. Ferguson on "Fourfold Growth and How our Sunday -School can help." This topic was based on the growth of the child spiritually, mentally and physically. Special 'collections to be devoted' 'to Sunday school work were taken up and the generous response to the worthy appeal testified- to the earnest regard and serious consideration in which this important problem is held. Che floral decorations were beautiful Prayers were offered by'Rev.. Mr. Fer- guson and \4r. A: Cuth'il1. Airs. Garden has retsirrted to To- ronto after visiting relatives iii the village. lit'. Geo. Kinnrey, of London, spent Sunday with his father, Mr. P. Kin- ney. i'fiss Florence Bennett spent the week -end with lvfiss Irene Patterson of Seaforth. Mrs. Trewarrha spent Sunday, with Mrs. Walker, of Wingham. Mrs. Harold Smalldon, of Cran- brook, viisted friends in the village on Sunday, • -MOTHERS- Mothers, ' and Fathers 'boo, will favor us, if YOU' have your chilch•ee come any day but Saturday for their • Hair Cutting. W. W. ROBINSON. ' KIPPEN, Miss E, Thompson, a popular bride - elect; was waited on at her parents' home on Monday evening by a num- ber ofour le with a miscellan- eous people P eous shower. The everting was spent in social intercourse; after which re- freshments were served, • A missionary service will be held in St. Andrew's church on Sunday, Oct. 21st, when Rev. Mr. Laird, of Toronto, will take the services. Quite a few attended the'Bayfield and Zurich fairs last • week. • Mrs, Baird, Miss Baird and Mrs, A. McQueen, of Brucefield, were here visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. James Bowey. Alexander -Thompson, --A very pret- ty wedding was solemnized at the 'tome of Mr. and. Mrs. George E. Thompson, Evergreen Farm, . Hay, on Wednesday, September 26th, when their daughter, Elizabeth Agnes, was united in marriage to Mr, Albert Geo. Alexander, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jno. Alexander, Sr., of Dcllwood Farm, Tuckersmith, The cerenhoey was per- formed by Rev. R. A. Lundy, of St. Andrew's church, Kippen. Following the ceremony a sumptuous wedding dinner was served, after which time young couple motored to the home of the groom. The many friends of the bride and groom wish them a happy and prosperous voyage through life. HARLOCK. Burns' churuch ,will hold their an- niversary an October 14th. S. S. No, 6, Hullett won the first prize at Walton school fair. They were dressed in Highland costumes. Mr. Joseph Taylor is spending Some weeks at Michigan with his bro- ther. Mr. 'Leo Watt and Miss Jessie Mc- Vittie were married on Wednesday, September 26th andspent their hon- e'nho'on at Toronto and Niagara. Mr. A. W. McEwing secured several first prizes for his Aberdeen Angus cattle aT Blyth fair. CONSTANCE. See the beautiful new patterns in dinner ware at Beattie Bros., Seaforth, Mr. and Mrs. Adam Glazier and sols of Clinton spent Sunday with Mr, and Mrs. Thos, Pollard. Mr. and Mrs. Wnh, Trott of Sea - forth. spent Sunday as the guests of the latter's sister. Adrs. Ben, Riley. Farmers are busy taking up their potatoes this week and report a good crop despite the dry weather. Mrs. Jas, Conk, of Saskatchewan. visited at the home of her brothers, Messrs. Millar and Ernest Adams, last week. VARNA. Monday, October 1st was the day of Varna School fair. While the day dull and cold, yet the crowd was large.good dam There was a oo I attendance at r C ate from the ten school sections and competition was keen. Varna school carried off the parade prize. Ales. Nicholson has returned to our village after spending a short time in London, and intends spending some time with her sister, Ivlrs. Clark. Bayfield fair, which was last Wed- nesday. was favored with a fine day. and the crowd was good. Mrs. R. Cameron, of Hensall, spent a few days in our midst. Mr, and Mrs. Frank Welch, fourth con. of Stanley, purpose having a sale and intend in the near future moving their family to Detroit, We are sorry to lose Mr. and Mrs, Welch from our community. Mr. A. Sherritt, of North .Dakota, is in our village on Monday last, re- newing acquaintances, Mr. Sherritt is a n'a'tive of Gosihen line, Stanley, and returned to his native land to attend the funeral of his late brother, John Sherritt, of Blanshard 'township, - Reeve Lindsay Dead. --With startl- ing death came to A •Ir . Bert Lindsay. reeve of Go err h township. on Monday at of, Mr. Lindsay had finished his dinner and intended to attend a council meeting at Holmesville, but as he rose from the table he collapsed, falling against the stove, and 'knocked it over He expired innnediately. The late Mr. Lindsay was forty-six years of - age and is survived by six young children. His wife died three years ago. NORTH McKILLOP. See the beautiful new patterns in dinner ware at Beattie, Bros„ Seaforth, Misses Vera Crozier and Nora God - kin have gone 'to attend the Normal school at Stratford. We wish the girls the fullest measure of success. We were pleased to meet the Snow- don brothers. of the Seaforth News. The young 01811 motored out here last Friday. The school fair at Walton aroused joyful anticipationwith the children, hot some of them looked tirecl and worried -the day after. Ili. ,and Mrs. 'I'ho'nton, of IIen- fryn, and the family of Mr. Iristner, of the Logan hounclary, were the guestsof lvir. and Mrs. Joseph Thorn- ton on Sunday last. We were pleasedtoagain ntcet Rev. Mr. \Westnian in this section. He was 'the pastor of Walton circnitfor .a tern) between 25 and 30 years ago. The monthly meeting, of Bethel Ladies' Aid will be held at 'the home of Mrs. John Bennis on Thursday af- ternoon of this week. ' The travelling grocery When, 111•. Gordon of Cranhroolt, and Air. Wells of Moncrief, went off the road last week, ,They carne around weekly all sunviher and will be missed. Last Sunday was rally day for Beth- el Sabbath school. 114r. Robinson, i the minister. had a nice service hre- .I riarecl, which was carried out very nicely., HIGH ART. John McCosh,the flagpole artist of Western Ontario,' is in town this week and among other things climb - cd the .flag pole on the tower of the town hall and put a new rope in the pulley and gave a coat of paint t'o the. tower itself. BRUCEFIELD See the beautiful new patterns in dinner ware at Beattie Bros., Seaforth, The Sunday school convention will beheld in the church on Friday after noon, At the conclusion of 'the meet- ing, supper,will he served in 'the base- ment by the ladies of t•he congrega- tion' - Quite a number from here $ e atnd= ed the school fair field at Varna on Monday, many of the boys and grin of the village having fine exhibits, The Choral Society concert will be held in the church on 'the evening of Monday, Oct 15th. Tickets may be obtained from any member of the society. TUCKERSIVIITH. Miss Ellen Horton, of Hensall, dropped dead at the hone her broth- er, .Mr. Harry Horton, Tucicersmith, on Sunday. Miss Horton had been' visiting her brother, and was prepar- ing to return home with relatives from Hensall, when she suddenly fell to the floor with a pain in her chest, and expired instantly, Miss Morton was 'the third daughter of the late Semite' Horton, and was highly re- spected by a wide circle of acquaint- ances. For ;many years she kept house for her brother Samuel at Lum- ley, and after moving to Hensall some years ago continued to keep ,house for her brother, She had been in her usual health up to .the time of her death. The funeral tookP lace on Wednesday afternoon from the home of her brother, Samuel Horton, Peevish, pale, restless and sickly children owe their condition to worms. Mother Graves' Worm Exter- minator will relieve them and re- store health. BORN, ALLEN. --In Seaforth, on Oct, 1, 1923, to Mr. and Mrs. Sylvester Allen, a son. 0 1 0 graduation Gifts This is the season of the year when Gradua- tion Gifts are int- order. It is pleasant for , the graduates many years after to look upon the•„ gift (still in good condi- tion) and say "This is my Graduation Gift from, father or mother." And so we suggest for Graduation "GIFTS THAT LAST" such as a Gold Wrist Watch $15.00 up Diamond Ring or Brooch $10.00 up Onyx Ring ... $5.00 up String of Pearls in Velvet Case $5.00 up Pearl Lavalier $5.00 up Bar Pin $2.00 up Ivory Pieces ... 75c up Ivory Clock .. $4.00 up And a host of other "Gifts That Last," and all absolutely guaran- teed by Fred.S.Savauge Jeweler and Optician Phone 194. Res. 10 No matter how deep-rooted the corn may be, it must yield to Hollo- way's Corn Remover if used as di- rected. - POSTPONED FAIR Sat., October 6 Seaforth HORSE -RACES 2.25 and 2.15 Pace Running Race All Morse Classes As advertised in Prize List Children's School Children 's Para de Drills, Foot Races for school children Baby Contest Highlanders Band will head parade � Dr. Harburn, -R M. Jones, M. Broderick, President Treasurer Secretary. CHEAP FEED CHIEFTAIN MIXED FEISD, per cwt LOW GRADE FLOUR, per cwt, CHOPPED OATS, per cwt. ROf3 ROY MILLS. $1-60 90