HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Seaforth News, 1926-04-22, Page 1WHOLE 'SERIES, VOLUME :Nig. Dinners and Begulsdy Hot Lunches SEAFORTH; QNTARIO, -THURSDAY, APRIL 22, 1926. Suppers at %alt. hor . ,u OUR- HOME MADE ' SPECIALTIES Prices Reasonable he Olympiai Confectionery and Restaurant Kincardine Farafamed M E 1-1 T.S DYFOAM,-A soap that- instantly dyes as it washes. Guaranteed so fast that the colors will not boil out. Good range of colors at special ,price $• FOR 25 c E. D. SMITH'S JAMS AN1? MAR- MALADES are nationally famous •for quality and the prices this yea, are guaranteed l war' than same quality can be put up at tome. Why work and worry for no- thing ? MATCHES,— :A good one at. , . , .10c or 3 for 25c A better one at 15e or 3 for 35c ANOTHER GOOD SOAP DEAL, -- 9 Cakes P. & G. or Gold Soap, 1 cake Ivory, 2 cakes Guest Ivory 1 package Chipso 1 White enamel Saucepan, regular value $2."$1 ,45 ALL FOR 'T C -IT (see it) LIQUID GLASS CLEANER.—No soup, water or .chamois needed. Cleans and pol- ishes in 15 seconds. For glass- ware, mirrors, . windows, wind • shields, etc: - TIGER CATSUP -A splendid buy in reputed pint and' -quart bottles at 15c and 25c GINGER SNAPS 15c or 21bs. 25c POTATOES WANTED -Up to Apr. 21st we offer $2:'75 per bag of 90 lbs. ih trade for first-class pots- toes. ' It is confidently expected that after the'roads improve, -rind the potato -pits are opened up` that potatoes will be lower. DAIRY BUTTER in quantity'' and quality at CHUItCH CARD. The. North Side C14urch.—Sabbath services, 11 ann. and 7 pan. Sun- day school 2:30 pan. Pastor, Rev. R. Fulton Irwin.' Pastor at both services. The Salvation Army. Sunday morning service, 11 a.m.; evening service 7 p,m.; Sunday school 3 p.m. Services in' charge of Capt. Tidman And Lieut: ;Huson. W. M. S, The McKillop branch of the W. M. S. held their April meeting at the home of Mrs. Thos. thieve on Thurs- day, April 15th , with about thirty people present. The first two hdurs of the afternoon were devoted to sewing, after which the following took part in the missionary pro- gramme led by the President: Pray- er, Mrs. Irwin; +Bible reading, Mrs Porteous; solo, Miss L. War)kel; readings, Mrs, J. Hinchley and 'Miss M. Rivers. Tea was served and a soe- lal half'•hour spent. EGMQNDVILLE.- On Monday evening, April 19th, the, Egmondville Y; P. S. C. E. held their weekly meeting. , Owing to • illness, Miss May Wallace was unable to at- tend so Rev. W. D. McDonald .con- ducted the devotional exercises.`After the singing of h hymnandan intro- ductory prayer . by Mr. McDonald, Miss Lillian 'Wankel rendered a beau- tiful solo, accompanied by,,Mr. James Scott. Then Mrs. Johnston gave a reading from one of Tenn son'e s d Tennyson's pas- sages. Both numbers were.appreciat- ed very mech. A duet by Messrs. Earl VanEgmond and George ''Hol- gate was also enjoyed. For the evening De. McMillan had assented to lecture to the Young People 'on t'hc life of -Robert Louis Stevenson. He could not have chosen, a better subject. The sat Scottish"accent only added to 'the lecture. He began by telling the life of" the author as a child and dwelt chiefly on 'his very "F. D. HUTCHISON early days and childish memories, by which the peoms found form. The Phone 16(i old Scottish another of Barrie was ex Phone for Food. ceedin l gy interestingand manhad to • smile' at her vclfemnce against R. L. Stevenson and yet at her love of his books. On the whole the lecture was instructive; full of color and interest- ing. Therewas, a -splendid-attend- ance. The meeting closed with the National An9fhem. ubliers After you take off Overshoes don't get damp feet. Buy a pair. the ;smell -known • reliable - Do- minion made Rubbers. Our Spring Shoes ARE ARRIVING Ladies' from . $3.50 to $5.00 Boys' from ... $2.50 to $5.00 Youths' from . • $2.00 to $3.25 Men's from $2.95 to $7.00 See our new. -Grey and Blond Kid Shoes for ladies. Moderately priced considering the quality. F. We Wigg WINTHROP. 'We are sorry to hearof Mr. . J. G. Grieve being under the doctor's care, and hope he has a speedy recovery; Mr, and Mrs: S. Shannon spent Sunday vials : •M'r. and Mrs. James Hudson, ofEgmondville. The cars '` are going full swing again; Me. John Morrison •is •under the doctor's -- care. . We hope to see a speedy recovery. 4 Mr. John Bullard spent -Sunday with Mr. and ,17rs.'+H. Sina'lldon, of 'Walton, The.. maple syrup season is just about over and .has been a very good runt. Mr, and Mrs. Norman Smith, -'of Toronto, are spatiding a few days with Mr. and Mrs. S, Smith. VARNA. The many friends of. Mrs. W.,Col- clough will be sorry to know she is seriously ill in -Clinton hospital, We hope for her recovery. Mrs Austin was called • to Detroit last week owing to the illness of her little grandchild.• Miss Logan spent the week-end- with eekend-with friends in Clinton and E•Iensel'. Mr. G. II. Beatty. and sister -spent Sunday in London with their mother. Messrs. George ' .Beatty and • Jack Raymond took •an Seaforth fair on Tuesday. • Several from this district attended. the funeral of the.late Mrs. Elliott, of Clinton. o _.- Mr. Johnston, of -Western Canada, is visiting his sister, Mrs. Robinson 1RP, SSUE 1410. 16, SEAFORTH SPRING SHOW. , 1 MRS. J. C. MACKAY. WALTON. A fine warm day, a large entry list and a large crowd greeted the annual Spring horse show under the auspices of the Seaforth Agricultural Society on Tuesday. Last year a fine day resulted in a meagre attend- ance at the fair because work on the land had started, but seeding has not yet commenced this year and the gieat predoinin nce of buggies over automobiles in town testified as to the condition of the roads throughout the countryside, The entries in the Agricultural and Carriage classes Were the largest on record, and com- petitio.pp was so keen and the quality so 'high in all classes, the judges found it difficult to make their de- visions; and ' were More convinced' than ever that Hu•ott is the banner county for the raising of fine horses. During the day only one team ex hibitcd was sold; although several. splendid offers were made. • Mr. Gil- bert Dow, of Exeter, purchaesd a team from C. Stewart of Hulletf;>,for shipment to Montreal, thelprice being $500. < A large numbcr;of people "remain - cd in tbwn for the evening, "The Ten Commandments" being shown at the Princess and the old time dance in' Cardno's hall proving great attrac- tions. The following is the prize list: Directors,- special for best three horses front otie township, James Broadfoot, Alex. Broadfoot, Alex. Sinclair, Tuckersinith township. Clydesdale stallion, aged, Fred; Col- quhoun, Bothwell; Robert Burchill, Dublin. • (Sweepstakes, Fred. Colquhoun. Percheron stallion, any age, John J. Kreis, Mitchell. Roadster stallion, Standard Bred Trotting stallion in harness, John Decker, Jr., Zurich; Stewart and El- rington, Hay; Edmund sOesch, Zur- ich.- Agricultural class, brood mare in foal, James Jarrott, Hensall; James Doyle, Dublin. Filly or gelding, foaled in 1923„ Thomas . N. Forsyth, Kippen; Pat- rick Maloney, Jr.,. Dublin. Filly or gelding, foaled 1924, Rob- ertIZippen, Wright, Seaforth; John McLean, Filly or gelding foaled in 1925, W. S. Broadfoot,Kippen; Thomas E. Blake, Seaforth;-Frank Flynn, Clut- ton, 'Marc,: filly or gelding, any age, Chas. Stewart, Londesboro; George Lowery, 'Seaforth; Alex. Wright, Brucefield.. - Team in harness,', George Eowery, Chas. Stewart, Thos. N. Forsyth. Sweepstakes, Charles Stewart, Heavy Draft, 'brood mare in foal, A. & J. 'Broedfoot, Seaforth; Earl Sproat, Kipped, Roberts Burchill. ?illy or gelding foetal' in 1923, A. J. Broadfoot, Alex. Sinclair and 3. Filly or gelding foaled in 1925, Geo. 1'. 'Dale,sClinton; Peter Simpson, Sea - forth; Andrew Park, Mitchell. Mare, filly or gelding any age, A, & llroadfoot and 2nd, Alex. Sinclair. Team inharness, A.J Broad-, foot, ,Alex, Sinclair. SWecpstakes, A. & J. Broad+foot, General Purpose, team in harness, Russel J., Scott, Cromarty. Roadster` horse in harness, Robert McLaren, Hen.sall Manning 'Bros., Lon'desboro; Joe. Nichols, Mitchell Carriage. horse in harness, J. B. Lavie, Clinton;, Robert McLaren,. Hensel', Joseph French, ,Mitchell. Best heavy draft or agricultural mare, .filly. or gelding, any age, A. & J. Broadfoot, lSeeforth. 'Boys 15 years under displaying best ability in exhibiting a 'horse on halter, Charles rt Seaforth; George Powell, SeaSeaforth.Boys' •juding com- petition, Jack Daly, Seaforth; and Matthew Coyne, taffa, and John Fotherittgham (equal). Foals of 1925,, sired by- British Hero,George_ Powell. s Juges — Light Horses, E. E. Phipps, Burford, Ont. Heavy Horses, Wm. Orton, Ruth- - Golden JIble.e THE LADIES' AID OF THE UNITED CHURCH will celebrate its 50th anniver- sary in^the Meeting . liaiseon Wed. April 28 h at.8 o'clock by Ye Qlde Tyme Ladies in Ye Olde Tyme Costumes. There' will be Ye Olde Tyme • Songs and Readings. Ye Old. Tyme Tea all for. 25 •cents, COME AND BRING ALL THE FOLKS, WANTE Egg,s � Cieam' also LIVE POULTRY. Thos. Bickel! SEAFORTH. 17 An old and highly .respected resid- ent f Seaford passed t o t p ss away on Wed- nesday, April 21st, 1926, in the person of Mary McIntosh, widow of the late John Campbell Mackay, after an /ex"- tended ex=tended illness. Mrs. -Mackay was in her eighty-fourth yeafr and was. a woman of remarkable , vitality and was exceedingly capable. She is sur- vived by two sons, Dry. Charles Mac- kay, Seaforth and William, bar- rister, of Seaforth, Toronto; an three daugh- ters, e t h g tors, Ivlrs.'L. Kennedy, Toronto; Miss Elizabeth . Mackay, and Mjss Minnie Mackay, at home, _ Tll fhneral will take place from her late residence, Godsic e h street west, on Friday att ternoon, service at 1:30, funeral at 2 pm, to the place of interment in Maifland 'Bank Cemetery. The fun- eral will be private.. YOUNG PEOPLE'S' LEAGUE The League of North Side United Church met as .usual on Tuesday evening tinder the Citizenship depart- ment. Miss Lillian Hutton occupied 'tile chair. After ,singing hymn 248 the Lord's Prayer was repeated in uni- son. Scripture ,lesson was taken by Mr, Lawrence Webster A piano. sel- etction,given by Miss Evelyn Harburn was enjoyed by all. The topic for the evening was taken . by Miss Lillian Mutton on/ "Cheerfulness." A short nut contest was held after which the. meeting closed with the,benediction. A RECORD. Seaforth curlers certainly.' received their money's worth this year, as a new record for the end of the curl- ing season has been made, namely, April 20th:' On Monday, 22ends were played on wonderful ice. Jack Beattie and Tont Johnstone, skips, the former winning by one point: Also on Tuesday morning curlers enjoyed playing a few ends, but this will, probably be the last for the season. Three years ago a record was made when there was curling on April 17th, but 1926 has that beaten by three days, ` TTJXIS ENTERTAINMENT. On Monday evening last an enter- tainment under the auspices • of the Tuxis Square was given by Mr. Chas. A, Cooke, famous Indian basso and entertainer. Mr. Cook is a splen- did impersonator and he delivered a very interesting broken French poli= tical speech that wad given by a French Canadian during the last poli- tical campaign. His songs were of many varieties • and they pleased everybody. Intermingled withy his vocal selections he gave jokes at the expense of both political parties and Scotch and Irish. That old favorite, Annie Laurie, was exceptionally well rendered by Mr. Cook. The Irish got even with the Scotch whety Mr. Cook sang it the waxan Irishman would with all the begorras and bedads in it i At the end of the programme a short address on 'Indian^customs was very much enjoyed by all. The fol- lowing local -talent aided between, certain numbers: ' Miss. Margaret Rivers, a reading; Miss Annan, a violin "'sato; • Tuxis Boys, a chorus. Mr. E. R. 'Crawford, the 'Mentor, act- ed as chairman for the evening. Mr. Cooke congratulated Mr. Howey, the pianist on playing and the Tuxis Boys take €his opportunity of second- ing the motion, and we wish to thank all i this occasion. The who assstenon net proceeds for the evening were $58. The Tuxis Boys are very grate- ful to the people of Seaforth for their support at the entertainment. HOME HELPERS. The McKillop Home Helpers branch, of the W M. S' of the Pres- byterian churchincl at the home of Mrs Thomas Dickson •Goderich street, out Thursday afternoon, April 15th. The first part of the afternoon was spent in piecing a quilt,' This was followed by an interestingg pro- gramme, Mrs. Robt. Gavenlock pre- siding. Mrs, Drover read the Scrip- ture lesson, and Mrs. 5. L. Bell, the. Messenger prayer. ,. An inspiring paper on prayer was read by Mr's, T. Dickson, Miss Kuechtel sang .a pleasing solo and Mrs. James Kerr offered prayer. Mrs. •B. -Johnson act: - ed as accompanist. Lunch was serv- ed by the hostess. There were 18 present and offering amounted to $4.50. SOCIAL EVENING. Last 'Wednesliay, April 14th,, a - social evening was held in the Parish ,Hell of St Thomas' church under the auspices of the Men's Bible Class. Progressive euchre was the chief event of the evening, the following being the prize -winners; Ladies' ' first, Miss Nellie Grummett; lone hands, Miss Guerra Brown, s. consolation, Miss Dorothy Parke. Gentlemen's first, Mr. Arnold Case, lone hands, Mr. Wm, Archibald; consolation, Mr. H. Peterson. A bountiful lunch fol- lowed, ' after which a few minutes were spent in community staging, a shart'speech of appreciation by the honorary president of the class, Rev. T. H. Brown, closing with a few steps for the young folks, but taken part in. also by those not so young. Mr. Alvin Daley and Mr, 'E. E. Fawcett motored et notared fro m London and spent Sunday at the hoarse of Mr. and Mrs. John Balfour. WALTON— ' fil3Nk'sc Messrs. Russell Barrows, Chas. Mc- Gavin and JohnlMarshall spent Wed- nesday evening at the home of Ed- ward Stafford. Those who :'attended - Mr. Ed. Pryce's party on Friday :evenipg, re- port a very enjoyable time, Mr. Will McCully has treated him- self to a new Ford coupe. Who will get the first ride? We are sorry to report the/illness of Mt. John G. Grieve. His many friends wish for a speedy recovery. Mr. Donald Calder has completed his work at township assessor for another year, Mrs. Joe Campbell spent Wednes- day with her friend, Mrs. H. Hudie. Miss .Gertie Timmer is spending a few months with her cousin in De- troit. Mr, Ed .. Fawcett motored froin London on Sunday and reports the roads good. The beef ring at L eadbury has. started again with. Mr. Bell as butch- er, They have moved the slaughter- house over to Mr.'Jojah Driscoll's. Mr. J. Hulley left for the west on Tuesday. Mrs. Bella McLeod, who has been confined to her bed for some time, is not improving` as quickly as her friends would like to see. The weather continues cold. Farm- erd are getting anxious to get in the spring crop. Mr. and Mrs: D. Steiss attended' the funeral of Mr;. Beuerman on Tuesday of this week. J. Watt was in Toronto this week with a carload of cattle. Autos .are begin'tfing to taut again. The roads are not in very good con= dition. A large crowd attended the Dun- canson sale on Friday. - Rev. Mr. Chandler is wearing a broad smile these days. A baby dau- ghter'arrived at the manse on Satur- day morning. Mil Gladys Bolger has been visit- ing h r .parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Bolger. Mrs. J. Forsyth ,(visiting with Mr. and Mr f Geo. Jackson. She is a sis- ter of the former. Jos. Carter has purchased a car. MANLEY. Mr. H. A. Bettermart is to be con- gratulated en 'purchasing. the late Mrs. Lucas Ross' 100 acre farm.whicli gives hiin now 250 acres, and shows what energy and push does. • Mr. John. A. Eckert has now 8 in- tubators with a capacity of 3,800 eggs, but he still can't fill the orders. The maple syrup season is at a standstill because of She cold' winds and severe frost. It is our sad duty' to chronicle the death of Mrs. August •Beuerman in her 68th year. She has been in poor health and y a over year theend came v a unexpectedly,as she was up and around on Saturday, and in the even- ing she took a slight stroke from which she never regained her speech and early Sunday morning she ex- pired. She was a hard working wo- man and, with her partner in life, who predeceased her 8 years ago, they built up a modern .home. The funeral took piece on Wednesday to The Lutheran church and cemetery, where the funeral services wers •con ducted by the pastor, Rev. Mr. Al- berti, and a large. concou?ite of friends were present when all, that was mor- tal was laid to rest. She is survived by six sons and one daughter, Henry, Fred, August, John, George and David, all of MoKillop and living near her home; and Ws. Steise., of W i ton, who have the• sympathy of the whole community. ^ The pallbearers were hersixsons above enentioned. • ST. COLUMBAN. Miss Teresa O'Reilly, of McKillop, has gone to London, where she has accepted a position, ' Miss Margaret Fortune, of Detroit, spent a few days visiting at the •home of Mr. M. Downey, Miss. Mary Feeney has 'been.` laid. up with a very severe cold and has not been able to return to her studies at Normal School. • Mr, Thomas O'Reilly, McKillop,' is confined to his home with the grippe. , The flit has visited many homes throng' the district and many, are ill at present. Miss Agnes Downey, of London, was home last week, attending the funeral of her grandfather, Mr. Luke- Fortune. Miss Mary O'Sullivan, who spent Lions' 3 +ante The Lions' Club are holding a Dance in the G. W. V. A rooms on Thursday April 29th Music by Stewart's Harmony Boys. Danciiig from 9 o'clock Admission 50c tax. included The Diamond Always a beautiful and valuable article of person- al adornment. Always much desired, always much sought-after. Al-' ways the dream of ail - lady. We always have a very fine line of Diamond Rings just suitable for such a purpose and will - be pleased to show them to you at your con- --- venience. You would also be pleas- ed with the New Forget- me-not Wedding Rings. Expert Watch Repairing All Tired diol Ever feel •that way with- out having undergone un- usual physical exertion? It's probably your, eyes!. They affect the whole ner- • vous ' systemm and; that means the brain and the muscles. Those wearing correct glasses will tell you of the relief, comfort -- yes, hap- piness imparted by pro- looks y fitted glasses.Life looks different through them. Don'tnglect your eyes! M. Ross Savauge, R. 0, Eyesight Specialist Fred, 5, Savauge Jeweler & Optometrist Opposite Post Office. Phones 199. Res. 10. NtimEmit- Prompt Service the past week in Toronto, returned hotne;the early part of the week. Mr. W. L. Fortune, of Detroit, was here last week attending the funeral of his father. •Mrs. Psi. Kelly, of Blyth, is visit- ing at the home of her sister, Mr. and Mrs. Peter H. McGrath, Many people are almost crippled with corns. - But it sia•needless suf- firing which can be speedily ended with Holloway's Corn Ratnover. Hog Shipiaents. 'Week ending April 15th. " Seaforth—Total 53, select bacon 11, thick smooth 33, heavies -2. Walton—Total 71, select bacon 25. thick smooth 37, heavies 5. Huron County -Total 1,788, select bacon 511, thick smooth 1.072, heavies 98, extra heavies 6, shop hogs 39, lights and feeders 13. D.L.&W, 7 N et, I B i°�' Scranton d g.1b 4✓ The Highest Grade of House Coal Produced • Immediate Delivery Genuine Pocahontas The Economy Fuel E. L. BOX Phone 43 8-1.2 Do Not Delay Looger You simply must have a new suit this Spring -- So why not 'have your order in now? We have some lovely patterns in greys, both in tweeds and worsteds -- $40 to 55 $38 to $50 Prices ranging from - Our Indigoes at , are wonderful value and a really necessary item ` of Dress. , Get your name on our Measure Book at earliest possible date to secure yourself against any emergency. se Tailoring and Haberdashery PHONE 42 Dress Well and Succeed