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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Seaforth News, 1926-01-28, Page 1WHOLE SERIES, VOLUME 43: SEAFORTH, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, JANUARY 28, 1926. Regularly t LuiicI S at all hours OUR HOME MADE SPECIALTIES' Prices Reasonable The Olympia Confectionery and Restaurant Kincardine Meats fnchrding 'Item, Breakfast Bacon, Back Bacon, Rolled Shoulder, Cottage Rolls, .Head Cheese; Bol- ogna and Sausages. Fine quality and moderate prices: MONARCH CANNEDGOODSare a good buy. • International STOCK FOOD, • 3 feeds for ale OYSTER SHELL 13 'lbs. 25c SULPHUR 6lbs. 25e SALTS 6 lbs. 25c Glauber Salts 6 lbs. 25c International POULTRY TONIC, & LOUSE KILLER. "SODA BISCUITS ....... 2 lbs. 25c BROKEN BISCUITS r,.,.. 10c lb. F. D. HUTCHISON Phone 166 SPRING SIIQES A nu ;oberf " pair o p i of Ladies' sample shoes regular -$6 and $7 a special at p $3.89, Mens' samples regular $7 .and $8 for $4 95 f • Solid lea ,filler club b t �sII 1 leather fined at $6.5.0 $9 and $12:50 Trunks $7 to $2.50 igg CHURCH CA1tD. The North Side Church. -Sabbath services, 11 a.m. at.d 7 p.m. Sun- day school 2:30 p.m. Pastor, Rev. R. Fulton Irwin. Pastor at both services. The Salvation Army...-- Sundays Jan.. ' 31st 'Horning service 11 a.m.; evening service 7 p. m.; Sunday school 3 p. m. Services in charge of Lieut. Tidman. CONGREGATIONAL MEETING. On Friday evening, January 22nd, the annual congregational meeting of 'Egntondville United Church, was held; Previous to the business meet- ing, .there was a congregational "at home.' A. bountiful- supper was serv- ed, beginning at 5.30, and the large crowd not only `thoroughly enjoyed the good things set before them on the tables, but eagerly availed them- selves of the opportunity for an old - tune visit. Beginning at 8 o'clock', a short but excellent . programme ,was rendered;'•'consistmg:,of selections by the choir, solos, duets, quartettes, and readings. Amongst those taking part m the programme were Mrs. Ben Johnson, Mr Geo Israel, Miss Vera Hudson, Mr and Mrs W. Govenlock, Messrs. VanEgmond, Henderson and Holgate. Following this the business meet- ing was immediately begun. Excel- lent reports were received from all the various organizations. Presenting the session report, the pastor took occasion to express his own'tleepaap- preciation and the appreciation of the congregation, of the pfesence and help of those who had thrown in their lot with us during the past year. The membership at the end of the year showed a net numerical Loss of 4. The report of the board of mana- gers was also most encouraging. For General Revenue the offerings were approximately $500.00 in excess of the previous year, enabling the board to meet all current expenses, pay off the $300.00 remaining debt, and still close the year with a substantial bal- ance. The new managers elected Were, for a three-year term, John Eigie,, Alex, Wallace, Richard Kruse and Andrew Kirk. For a two-year term '1'. J. Webster. The W.M.S. reported in all slightly over $500: the Y.P,S..,,with a budget of about $325, shows a splendid spir- it among the young people of the congregation, Win. Wallace was re:- elected e=elected secretary Ef the congregation and Messrs, Wm. Wallace, Jas. Love and W. J. Finnigan, as trustees. A spirit of good -will and optinism whole the evidentthroughout was evening. g A very pleasing .feature was inter- jected during the programme When Mr. John McNay read an address of appreciation to the pastor and his wife a nd the presentations tions were made byPearson Mrs. and Mr. ".Chesney David, McLean, The following is 'the address:' --•-"Dear Mr. and Mrs. McDonald, - On this occasion of our annual gath- ering to review the work of the, past year and consider ways and means how we may• best advance the work of the Master's Kingdom en this par- .ticular part of His Vineyard, we feel that we could not le: the opportunity pass without in some way, seeking to expressour heart -felt graitude for the many ways in which your minis- try has been a blessing to us both individually and congregationally. "While we appreciate very deeply your able and practical expositions of the Scriptures from the. pulpit, yet it is as you have gone -in and out amongst us that you have endeared yourself to us particularly. For those whose circumstances in life have been trying, you have ever had words of counsel and encouragement. Upon been •es - those whose ambitions have pecially for material things, you have exerted a steadying influence, and haste sought to turn their thoughts and aspirations to higher, nobler and more enduring things. Amongst the, young, where wise "and helpful O- ffence is especially needful, you have proved yourself a wise, capable and consisted of a rea'ding by Mrs, Ben. most interested leader, And in all Johnson, .prayer Utr Mr. Earl Web - tittles of sorrow and bereavement ster, the S'cripture,Iesson by Mr. Ed - your sympathy has been unfailing. win Chesney; topic by Miss Bertha "Under the rather trying condi- Chesney; solo by.Mr. Geo. Israel; tions through which we, as a church '.duet by Mrs. Gc5venlock and Mr. and as a congregation, have recently Earl VanEgmond.' duet by Mr. and passed, we have found your leader- -ship invaluable. You ever sought to keep in the back -ground the lesser and petty things and turned our thoughts to the great and worth- while things that had for their aim the up building of the Master's King clam As 'a consequence our congre- gation; though slightly depleted,: ,in 'numbers, is strong with the strength that comes from ugity; of spirit and adherence' to high ideals, and from Mrs. Govenlock; reading by Miss Vera Hudson; ditet'by Mr. Geo. Hol- gate and Mr. Earl YanEgmond; and a male quartette: in4luding Mr. Earl VanEgnlond, Mr: George Holgate, Mr. Govenlock, • and Mr. I. Hender- son, The hearty clapping bore wit ness,.to the fact that the programme: was 'greatly.. appreciated and enjoyed by all, Following rfhie programing all were divided into groups, when a musical contest produced lively the bottom of our hearts we thank competition among the various you for your unswerving devotion groups. A lunch was•, then served, and loyalty to a great cause. Our after which a very pleasant evening. earnest 'hope and desire is that you was brought to a close with the ben - may long;: be spared to work with us ediction pronounced by Rev. Mr. Mc - and minister to us. 'As a dight tangible expression of our •appreciation of your friendship and ministry we ask that you, Mrs. McDonald, -would accept these sher- onald. Next Tuesday 'at evening at League the third series of lantern slides en- titled "Japan,' will be - shown. The offering will go to missions, bet glasses and this bouquet of roses, and that'•you.', Mr. McDonald, would A QUARTER, PLEASE. accept this club -bog. As you use these gifts, nfay they serve to remind you of the affections of a people whose, hearts •aA united in a desire for your successs.and advancement in your chosen field of labor. Signed on behalf of the •congrega- tion, John McNay` Clerk of Session; Robt. McKay 'Chairman' :of the Board of Managua," SEAFORTH RED CROSS. The Seafo-th branch of the Red Cross Society held .their annual meet- ing, Tuesday, January 19th, Mrs. Gibson, vice-president presiding. Dur- ing the -year the Society have given aid to two families; also remembered the sick. In February a dance was given when the sum of $91.10 was sent to the Canadian National Insti- tute for the Blind. A splendid box of Christmas cheer was' sent to a soldier's family in one of the rural districts. . The Society regrets the 'loss of their president, ,+ Mrs. Holmtsted, who had held this ,office for a number of years. Officers elected for 1926: Honorary Presidents, Mrs, 'Boyd, Mrs. Rivers; President, Mrs. Gibson; 1st Vice, Mrs, Keating; 2nd, Vice. Mrs. Burrows; 3rd Vice, .Mrs. Thompson; Treasurer, Mrs.. Mullen: Secretary, Mrs. DeLacey; Social com., Mrs. Burrows, Mrs,. Mullen, Mrs. C. Stewart, Mrs.. Sills, Mrs. Cluff, Mrs. Duncan Mrs. Gibson: Sewing com., Mrs. Abegg -hart, Mrs. Pinkney, Mrs. Sutherland, Mrs. Boyd, ,Mrs." Thoinpsod.; Relief- com„ Mrs, .- J. Keating, -Mrs.` Irwin •. Mrs. Brown, Mrs, Larkin, Mrs. Rivers, Mrs. DeLacey, Mrs. Gibson.'; The following is the Red 'Cross fi- nancial statement for 1925. Receipts. ' Balance on hand $ 66.71 Fees ............ '15.00' Proceeds from "Old Time Dance" . 111.00 Donations .. '- 13.25 Proceeds from "Bridge" 28,:75' Donation, Miss Ernily Cress- • - well , 20.00 $254.71 Expenditure. • Printing and Stamps - $ 5.00 Old Time Dance - 31.90 Delegate to Convention ... 7.10 Forwarded to the Canadian Institute for Blind ..,..-,,,, Local Relief Flowers . Hall Rent Balance on hand 91.10 70.20 11.85 5.00 32.56 $254.71 Grace Mullen, Treasurer. PRESENTATION OF DIPLOMAS Sunday was the occasion of a very pleasant time for the North Side Lmd Sundaysc school. The Robert United o0 Ra'kes diplomas given for each year of ' perfect+attendance record were presented during the session. The number to receive diplomas were twenty-eight and this speaks remark- ablyof the mem- berswell for the loyalty Y of the school. Twenty-five di- plomas were given iven for those who had a perfect record during the year 1925. One fourth-year seal was given for four consecutive years of perfect re- cord and two Alumni Di;lou's were a given for ciht ycars' perfect record of attendance. Two members of the school have very enviable records, one having a 10 year perfect record and another a 17 year perfect record.A very pretty programme featured the - oc- casion, the numbers beings\ Violin solo by Arthur G lding; piano solo, Annie Hanna: vocal - solo, Dorothy Robinson: piano solo, Eileen Chap- man. were all' ver. man. The •numb 5i Y pleasing and the exceptional interest taken in the occasion was manifested by the . record attendance in the school. • Y.P.S. AND Y.P.S.C.E. SOCIAL EVENING. A very pleasant social evening was spent, in the basement of North Side United church on Tuesday evening, when the Eamondville United Y.P. S.C.E. were the guests of„ the North ' Side United Y.P.L..• Desnitethe stormy weather, a -large number of young people gathered together and greatly enioyed an evening of pleas- ant sociability. The program`'e was supplied by the visiting Society; whose president. Miss May Wallace. occupied the chair. The programme Referring to 'Wingham's defeat here recently, the "Advance -Times" gives a very nicecompliment to Mr. Dot Reid, 'On Thursday the Wineham hock- ey team took the afternoon train to Clinton and' drove across from there to Worth to play their schedule gasne with _ that town. They were defeated by the score of 4 to 3 in the rougheat game they have had to play this season. The referee had no de- sire to make the boys play hockey and the Seaforth,•boys went out to Lwin at any price.' One of our team said they would inuch rather have had Dot Reifl, the Seaforth man, referee, as he would have seen to it that the fence Would have been adorned with any who did not play the game. N. ISAAC TOWNSEND. The death occurred Sunday, Jan. 24th, at his home in Egmondville, of Mr. - Isaac Townsend, in his 74th year. Mr. Townsend Was born in Tuck- ersmith township, and was married to Miss Jane Murray in 1876. in 1886. Mr. Townsend, wife and family of five, moved to Tarbutt township, Algoma district.While in Algoma five c'hildren were, born to them. In 194 they moved to Egmondville. Ott Jan. 18th he was taken down with a paralytic stroke from which he did not recover. He had not been feeling well for some time., Mr. Townsend is survived by his 'widow and a family of four, sons and two daughters: R. W. Townsend, of Con= neaut, Ohio; Jos. J. Townsend. of Windsor; Samuel Townsend, of Eg- mondville; Thomas Townsend, of Rocky Rapids. Alta: Mrs. - G. A. Haney, of Sault rte. Marie, Ont.; and Mrs. Bernard Nott, of Hullett township„ e. The ' funeral was ,•'held•,. from Eg- mondville church, 'Tuesday afternoon, Jan. 26th, being conducted by the pastor, Rev. W. D. McDonald,'• and among the floral offerings was a spray from the Ladies' Aid' of this church. Interment took place in Egtnondville cemetery, the pallbear- ers''being M'r. John Docherty, Mr. Art. Routledge, Mr. Robert Beattie, Mr. John Forrest, Mr. Wm. 'Char- ters and Mr. Robert McKay. - McKILLOP BRANCH W. M. S. The regular monthly meeting of the McKillop "ranch of the United Church W.M.S. met at the home of Mrs. John McNay on Thursday, Jan- uary 21st. In the absence of the pres- ident, Mrs James Scott, Mrs Robert Archibald presided. Part of the after- noon was spent in •quilting, following which there was a short programme. After the opening hymn, Mrs. Mac. McDermid read the Scripture lesson and Mrs. (Rev,) Irwin led in prayer. Mrs. Geo. Date read the Messenger i was prayer after which the meeting closed by all repeating the Lord's prayer. Lunch was served by the hostess, Mrs. McNay., BARBARA KIRKMAN. The first regular meeting ng of the Barbara Kirkman Y. W. A. in the New Year was held in the school root') of the First Presbyterian church on Tuesday Jan. n26th. sin The programme was very interesting g and there was -a good attendance. Miss McLean presided Miss Belle Campbell led in the •opening prayer. Bible reading was given by Miss Gretta Ross. The topic on prayer was taken by Mrs. W. R. Plant and Mrs. J. Sclater. .Current events was read by Mrs, Leslie Scott. A duet by Misses H. Murray and E. ;Mc- Kay was much appreciated. Miss Habkirk read "Missionary Glean- ings:' Short prayers were offered by Misses Alva. Graves, E. McKay, H. Murray, Mrs. J. Cummings, Mrs. G. D. Haigh. The meeting closed with all repeating the Lord's, Prayer. PLUS ULTRA CLASS. A. very pleasant evening was spent last Wednesday at the home of Mr. and Mrs A. L. Porteous when Mrs. Porteous entertained ' her, Sunday school class. The• :evening was pleasantly spent in business and soc- ial time, 'after- which the• hostess serv- ed a dainty luncheon • W. M. S, -The. Women's Missionary' 'Society held their regular monthly meeting on Tuesday afternoon, Jan: •26th,; in t•,,: (LII.N rift i Itirir ISSUE ,Na 4, A Special in Watches Remember The healthy eye is the beautiful eye. Nature may have en- dowed you with most at- trsetive eyes, but it is up up to you to keep them 50. Assurance that they are - healthy, through 'careful' examination, or the use of properly prepared glasses is the only preservative. We can furnish the assu- rance. M„ ROSS SAVAU6E, 11,O, Eyesight Specialist The pocket watch for men is making a real re- turn to favor of men. For Gift purpo,es it ix a strong factor and makes its appeal from the stand- point of usefulness ss well sa be luty. Now, ev re as it used to be the po- cket watch is the premie gift for men We have them in the new and popular.podels in 15 -Jewel Quality and Gold Pilled Case, at •the modest price of only $15.00 and absolutely guaranteed CtaligatiEsEmemesmat Fred, S. Savauge Jeweler & Optometrist Opposite Post Oifice- Phones 194. - Res, 10. A diamond is ir`lwaye the highest standards)! all good gifts for milady. Du- ring January there is 'a special price for diamonds this year and it will be to your advantage so look them over Yon will be please, with the beautiful brittl- e aney of the diamonds; you will be pleased With 'RA price the school room of the Presbyferian church. Miss H. I. Graham' pre- sided. An inspiring Bible treading was given by,Mrs. Neil Gillespie, the opening prayer being offered -by Mrs. Leslie Mullen. The minutes were read by Mrs, C. Aberhart'` and the reports of the different ''departments p. esented. Several items' of business were discussed. A gift' -.of $25 for a life me :.bership was •:received from the oldest charter member of the Society, Mrs. Alexander Stewart. Mrs. C. Aberhart read the Glad Tidings prayer and Miss H. I. Graham gave a short report of the annual. business meeting of the Huron Presbyterial' held recently in Clinton. ' The meeting closed with the repetition of the Lord's Prayer in unison, TUXIS NOTES. On Wednesday evening, Jan. 27th, the Tuxis Sgeare met in their club room. The minutes ofthe last two eetings were read by the Scriptor and adopted as correct by the Square. The Club room has improved in" looks since the last -meeting as there are a few pictures here and there on the walls. The Health Cards were issued to the members. To obtain red honors in the health test, you must abide by sevc rules daily for one month; blue honors allow the con- testant only three omissions in the month and wl.ite honors allow five omissions. The following subjects were debated on, selling bonds and the Ferguson beer question. The meeting adjourned to meet again on next Wednesday. COLLEGIATE HOCKEY. On Saturday night the Collegiate Junior W.O.S.S.A. hockey team en- tertained the Goderich Collegiate team first to a good meal served air the Collegiate and second to a severe drubbing which was staged at the Palace rink before a small crowd. We did ran+ en, e' The few who did turn out saw our boys play a good game of hockey. Clean, clever combination resulted in the" scoring of seveng oals. The Goderich boys gave their best but b toas the were not able bumpthe twine. patterns fir In fact Brownlee's citael was rarely p in danger. You will have gathered that the score was 7-0 and the score quite accurately represents the play. The teams were: ere: Goderich-Goal Sanderson; defense, Robinson and Matheson; centre, McCluskey; wings,; Sturdy and Elliott; subs., Cutt, Black. Seaforth-Goal, Brownlee; defense, Barber and Grainger; centre, Muir; wings, Willis McMillan; subs., Will- is and Cummings. The return game in Goderich was a rather listless affair with very little good hockey and resulted in a score of The Scaforth- oi 3-1 for Seaforth. content were.con t to hold their safe lead and ah opportunity was taken to work out substitute players. Sea forth opened the attack with good combination in the first period but lacked the punch to drive goals horlie. Goderich broke through for several individual rushes which gave Brownlee plenty to do. The latter - part of the game was a close check- ing affair with little headway made BR/0 - by either side Muir, McMillan and Daly shone for-Seaforth The line- up was the -same as for the first game, except that Daly replaced Cummings, Having won the round from Gode- rich by a score of 10-1, Sa for h next ')lays Stratford Collegiate. The Sea - forth eaForth: boys play in Stratford-Wednes- day after•ioon and the return game will be played at the Palace rink Thursday night at 8 p.m. The winners of this roun.t then play London Col- legiate Institute. Turn out and give the boys your sunpurt Thursday night. Admission 23 cents. ALMA. Mrs. Jas.'Jai,aieson is" under the doctor's care at'present. Mr. Jas. Dale shipped a carload of cattle from Londesboro on Saturday. Miss Mab 1 Li ' e vmgston has 'been spending a few days with Mr. and Mrs, Bert Gibbings at Stapleton. Mr. Thos. Bennett, of Detroit, is visiting friends here. - Mrs. J. J. Hugill, who was severe- ly burned evere-ly'burned at her home here last week, is still confined to her bed and :suf- fering intensely. We extend our sincere sympathy. Want and For Sale Ads, 3 times 50e Y There is Poiiohatitas and Pocohantas. You have bad and good days: But satisfaction comes with the use of eeN�,OLIo/ Tti'>!:t P0eC1-1AIN•TAS 'rhe Economy Fuel Buy it and you Buy More 'WRY ? You are convinced E. L. BOX Phone43 Y Y S"®ui@tin s Sprhg ib I erselecting Y in sg i inclothesthis Yourneeds season Srio met every taste so we took your Suiting Y and are waiting now to take your measure,5plin ; A not so very far away oto expedite centurion planse re 9 we ask voU to endorse Our selection' t se VP T'S Dress Well And Succeed - Tailoring and Haberdashery PHONE 42.