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.
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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
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