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The Seaforth News, 1926-05-27, Page 1WHOLE SERIit11S, VOLUME 48. Dinners ano Regularly Not Lunches at all hours OUR NOME MADE SPECIALTIES Suppers Prices Reasonable The Olympia Confectionery and Restaurant Kincardine Meats at Hutchis On S, CHURCH CARD. - The North Side Church.- Sabbath services, 11 a.m. and 7 pm.' Sunday school 10 a.m. Pastor, Rev. R. Fulton Irwin. In the morning Mr. John McNay will conduct the service. Service in evening will be cancelled. r The.. Salvation Army. — Sunday ,f you )),y. them ou'l� morning service, 11 a.m. evening y service 7 p,m,l Sunday school 3 p,rn. buy them most likely Services in charge of Capt. Tidrnan and Lieut tHusou. Electric light .bulbs high quality at 4 for $1.00 Dyfoam Soar washes and dyes in one operation 104 or 3 for 25c Baking Molabees in bulk, lower in pride and better in quality than what is -usually sold in Dans ' Plant J3oxes at 2 Dents each Hawes' Floor Wax one of the best if not the best of all per tin 500 weston's Fancy Biscuits, commenc- ing Saturday May 30, we' offer six of Weston's finer lines of ,English • style' biscuits worth 40, 46, and 60 alb. for 35c Gladiola Bulbs, assorted colors, flue quality per dos. 40o Plants, Tomatoes, flowers at box 26c Pineapples splendid quality lowpriees Buy soon Eggs, -Remember we pay. One Dent Per Dox More in trade and the same in. Cash as the regular, buyers F. D. HUTCHISON Phone 166 Phone for Food: SUM.TE SHOES Now fine weather is here summer footwear is quite approp. nate. White canvas shoes.. $3.00 $3.50 White and grey kid $5.00 to $800 Alligator trimmed with Lizzard 5.50 A splendid range for, growing girls 4;; in low heel 3.50 to 4.00 Ptd, sandals and 1 strap for children at moderate prices. e W. M. S. The regular monthly meeting of the MolCillop Branch of the United Church W. M. S. met at the home of Mrs. 'Geo. Turnbull on Thursday, May 20th with a large attendance. Part of the afternoon was spent in sewing, following which -Mrs. Mal coin MacrDermid took charge of the meeting. The. Bible reading was tak- en by Miss ,Anotia Dale, prayer by Mrs, J. Thompson. Mrs. J. C. Laing gave a -splendid paper on "•Prayer,', Mrs. A. Westcott sang a solo and Mrs. Robt. Archibald gave a good re- port of the Clinton Presbyterial and the London Conference. The collec- tion amounted to about ten dollars. The meeting was closed 'by all re- peating the Lord's Prayer in unison.. Lunch was served by the hostess, Mrs. Turnbull. W. M. S. Mrs, James Kerr presided at the Women's Missionary Society held in the Presbyterian church on Tuesday afternoon and led in the opening prayer. Mrs. White gave a helpful IBible reading, the subject of which was "Put I't First," A weld -rendered vocal trio was given by three mem- bers of the !Goforth Mission Circle, Misses Sadie McDonald, Margaret Grieve and Agnes Smith. The min- utes were read by the secretary, Mrs. Chas. Aberhart, and the treasurer's report by Mrs. T. Swan Smith, An excellent report of the provincial meeting in Toronto was read by Mrs. J. C. Greig to whom a hearty vote of thanks was tendered by Mrs. Neil Gillespie es e a nd Mt s. W. R. 'th l Smith, 'Kerr read e d a' short note about the council meeting in .Saskatoon, and Mrs: Leslie Mullen gleanings from the Watchtower, Mrs. James Kerr also read a short article on Answer- ing Our 'Own Prayer; Mrs. ,Thomas Bickel! read the 'Glad Tidings prayer. The meeting with the neetin was closed w' t the Lord's Prayer. There were 25 mem- bers present., ' BARBARA KIRKMAN Y. W. A. The Barbara Kirkman Y. W. A. held their regular monthly meeting in the .!Presbyterian chfirch on Tuesday evening. • Mi's W. G. Spencer led in the opening prayer and Miss Belle Smith gave ati inspiring Bible read- ing. A splendid repont which 'was greatly appreciated, of the Provincial meeting, was read by Mrs. J. C. Greig. The first part of the topic was taken by Mrs, ,Earl Bell and the second part by Miss Beale Grieve, Miss ICnechtel sang a 'pleasing . solo, Meeting closed with the Lord's prayer, YOUNG PEOPLE'S SOCIETY. The ` Y. P, L. of • the North Side United Church was held on Tuesday evening. The meeting was itt charge of the Social and Literary Depart- ments with Miss Gladys Holland, in charge. Prayer. by Rev. Ali.. Irwin, Scripture reading by Miss Doreen Hudson. Instrumental by Miss Annie Hanna. Topic was on the life, of Jean Stratton Porter. given by Miss Altana 'Dade. Vocal duet by Misses L. Wankel and M. Ashton. Meeting closed with the benediction, ker. Thos. Brown will preach an- niversary services itt a former parish at Meaford and services in St. Thomas' Church next 'Sunday will be in charge 'of Mr; E, Dottglas Brown, of 'Goderich. Iu the evening there will be a men's choir and members of the Men's Bible Olass will assist in the service. SEAFORTH,, ONTQ'RIO, THURSDAY, MAY 27, 1926. • WALKER-DURONCEAU, St, James' Square United Church, Toronto, to was the scene of a happy event on Saturday, May 15th, at4 o'clock, when Miss M'arguerotte Eva Duronceau, df Toronto, became the bride of Mr. John Ross Walker, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs, W. J. Walker, of Seaforth. The ceremony was performed by Rev. D. M. Mord- en in the presence of the immediate relatives and a',few- . friends of_ 411a cota_tractingeparties, :The bride ..look 'ed chanting in a dainty gown of white georgette. She wore a veil wish orange ;blossoms and carried 'a bouquet of white' roses and sweet peas. The young 'couple- were at- tended by the. bride's . sister and brother-in-law, Dr, and Mrs. Loffer,. of Chicago. Following theceremony, the wedding supper was served at the home of the bride's mother, 653 Queen street east. • Jack's many friends here unite in wishing him and 'Mrs. Walker all possible; !happiness and success and hope.. to see them soon. CAR ACCIDENT, On Tuesday a rumor was ,persist- ent about town that a serious car accident had occurred .on Monday night or Tuesday morning on :the Huron road 'between St. Coluinban and Dublin, The following item from this week's Mitchell; Advocate ' is a likely explanation of the rumor. The accident occurrkd at''Mitchell, instead of St. Colutnban, The items says: 'Mr. Edgar Strauch met with a bad accid- ent on Monday night which 'came near costing hint his life, His car in which he was riding took to' theditch about two miles Weston the Huron road and Mr. Strauch was pinned underneath and we understand layin that posi- tion until assisted out early in the morning. Ile .had an arm and jaw broken and will be confined to the house for lone time. CALLED TO THE BAR. The Toronto Star of Friday last contained a portrait of Miss Elizabeth Davis and referred in the• following complimentary manner to the event of her entering the legal profession: "The first member; of the Alpha Mu chapter of the Kappa ,Bela Phi legal sorority in Toronto to be called to the 'bar received this honor Thursday, being Miss Elizabeth Davis. of. 187 Bloor street east, a charter member of this organization, Miss Davis graduated •from Osgoode Hall last year and was one of the founders of ,the branch of the sorority in Toronto, it being the only one in Canada. She is a member of the Canadian .Business and Professional Women's Club and plans 'to practice law in this city. She is a native of Perth County, Ontario." !Miss Davis was called here owing to the death of her brother, Mr. Montgomery Davis; and is spending a few days in town and vicinity. MONTGOMERY DAVIS. The community was shocked and greatly saddened on 'Friday 'afternoon, May 21st, to learn of the sudden death of Mr, Montgomery Davis, following a short attack of heart trouble. Mr. Davis was about town on Friday morning, appearing to be in his usual health. In the afternoon he returned, fronva trip to the country quite i11 and expired shortly before 3 o'clock. Mr. Davis was born 55 years ago on the homestead iii Ribbert, 2%; miles west of Staffa, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Wm, Davis. His mo- ther died exactly six months before hint, having passed away on Novem- ber 21st. Mr, Davis lived in Ribbert until his marriage to Miss Lena Kers- lake in March, 1899, when they moved toh 7th lineof T cker mith Eight tc u s g years ago y retired, g they and have made their hone in Seaforth, itir. Davis was a much respected citizen and his genial and kindly disposition won him many friends. 1 'Besides Mrs. Davis, two brothers and five sisters survive, Mr. James Davis of Seaforth, M , Wm. Davis on the homestead; Mrs. William. •Hoggarth and Mrs. William Doig of Tuckersmith, Misses Annie and Mag- gie Davis 'of Hibbert and Miss Eliza- beth 'Davis, who is a lawyer in To- ronto. One brother, David Davis, was killed overseas. Ala Davis was a Presbyterian in .religion and the funeral services' on ;Sunday were taken +by his pastor, Rev. Dr. Larkin, a large number of friends gathering to pay respect to his memory. The pallbearers were. two brothers, James and William Davis; W. E. Kerslake, Walton Kers- lake, Fred Kerslake and William Hoggarth, HILLSGREEN, Mr, Keith Love, df London Univer- sity, is hosne• spending his holidays with his parents, Ibfr, and Mrs. Wm. Love, Mrs, J. Smith, of Zurich, is spend- ing a few` days with Mrs, E. Troyer, Mr. and Mrs. John Consitt, of 'Seaforth, and ;Mr. and Mrs. Wm. 'Consitt, of tHensall, were callers at the home of Mr. Thomas Connitt on Saturday. Mrs, Frank Coleman is at present under the doctor's care. Her many friends hope to see her around again soon. Mr. and Mrs. John McBride, and family spent Sunday at the hone of Mr. and Mrs, John Love, M,. and • VT.'F,ulton, of'Bramp- ton, assisted the choir in Union church here on Sabbath last, Mr. Ful-, ton'playing the cornet and Mrs. Ful- ton the organ, and was very much ap- preciated. ' EOl'PONDVILLE, The services' last Sunday we taken byate ' v Arthur Sinclair, at , Hetsall This was Mr.. Sinclair's fir visit to Egmondville and he made splendid impression, The Young People's Society ntet o •Monday evening under the leadershi of Miss Sadie Howatt, one of th vice-presidents, Her topic on "Th Ambitious" Life," was .both interest ingand helpful and 1 1p *as greatly yen jeyed. A geography - match wa staged during. 'the intermission'. "' T'he' Young People, and'•for., tha matter all the people of the emigre gation, are looking forward eagerly to IDr. F. A. Robinson's return, on Sunday next, May 30th, when he'' wil conduct the Young People's Anniver sary services. The 'morning service will be - at 11'o'clock and the evening service. at 7.30 o'clock. 'Given ordin- arily good conditions' of Toads and weather the church should be filled to ca'pacity at ;both services. On Monday,' May 31st, at 8 p.m. Dr, Robinson will give one of his ex- cellen't illustrated lectures entitled, "Applied' Christianity." This lecture will give some vivid portrayals of Dr. Robinson's •mission experiences int city, prairie and mountain. It is :con- fidetrtly expected that the congrega- tion will turn out in ,full numbers -on Monday as well as Sunday. A very hearty invitation is extended to all friends of the congregation to any or all of the services. The voting for'the Board of Stewards was, concluded on Tuesday night but the results are not yet an- nounced, On Monday afternoon the Canadian Girls in Training went on a, hike to MdLean's bridge. After an hour or so of soft .ball the regular meeting was held with Laura McMillan presid- ing. The devotional part of the meet- ing consisted, of the•twenty-third Psalm repeated in unison, a talk by Iona Wallace on Joan of Arc, follow- ed by the Lord's prayer repeated in unison. After a walk through the woods a splendid lunch was enjoyed by all and a pleasant afternoon came to a close. On Monday afternoon at 4:20 Dr. !Robinson will speak to girls. All girls are welcomie. The regular meeting of ,the Mission Band was held 'Saturday afternoon with Gertie 'Webster in charge. The attendance was good considering the weather; The Scripture lesson was read by'Margaret IFinnigan, The solo by Dorothy Davis and piano duet by Margaret and Jessie Smith +were greatly -enjoyed. The topic on China is illustrated with pictures and 'Chin est games. The next meeting will he held June 5th. re of st a p e e s 1 MRS. MARGARET' LAMBERT, The death occurred in Seaforth on Friday, May 2lst, of Mrs. Margaret Lambert. She had been in failing health for over a year and has been confined to bed for the past six months at the home of her daughter. 'Born in Enniskillen, Ireland, 76 years ago, Mrs, Lambert came to this country at the age of 10 years, spend- ing two years in Northumberland county, later coming to Seaforth where she had since lived:. Fifty-five years ago she was united in marriage to Martin Lambert who predeceased her 29 years ago, and took tip resi- dence on Market street. One son John also predeceased Iter 25 years ago. She leaves 'to mourn her loss ane daughter, Mrs. F. Faulkner, of Seaforth, who has been doubly be- reaved, having lost her husband two months ago; also 4 grandchildren, The funeral took place Monday at 0 a.m, to St, ,lames' Church, thence to St James Cemetery for interment, Rev. Fr. Goetz officiating. The pall- bearer's wereMessrs. e A' ess s. J. Reynolds, T. Melady, T. Klein , Jas. ' Purcell, C. Eckert and John Purcell. VARNA. Mr. and Mrs. McAsh, of Landon, spent the holiday ;it Varna. Miss Welsh spent the week -end in London. - Miss Slavin, of Hensell, is spending a few days with Mrs. John Beatty. Mrs. C. Weekes, who spent the winter months in London with her daughter, Mrs. McAsh, has returned to her home here. Miss Myrtle Johnson, of Flint, Mich., has returned !to- her duties itt 'true hospital after spending a few 'days with her parents, -Mr. and Mrs. C. Johnson. • Mr, Hoffman, of 'Exeter, has en- gaged with Mr, Epps. Mr. Hoffman is a full fledged blacksmith, Mr. and Mrs. and Miss Austin of'Blyth, spent Sunday at the home of Mr, Attstitt,. Miss Errna Deihl spent the holiday at the parental home, Mr, J. Johns spent Sunday with his sister, Mr. Hutchins, Goderich tp. • Mr. George Woods, ' o f Toronto University, is visiting friends in and around Varna. Mr. Wm. Beatty, of Mount Briges, in 'company with Mrs. Weekes and Mr. G. 'Beatty, motored to Listowel for the week -end.' The W. A. will meet onThursday at the home of Mrs,' H. Deihl, Mr. M, Elliott and also Mr, W. Taylor shipped live stock to Toronto Saturday. Mrs. L. Beatty, of London, spent the holiday at her home here. Mr. :Bert McNaughton, of Kitch- ener, spent the holiday with friends in the vicinity, Misses 'Roxy and Adeline Palmer, of Hamilton, visited friends over theAdmission 35 and 25 cents STAFFA. 'Mr, Francis Chrone and son Fred and his wife_and family visited at the parsonage on Sunday last -Mr, and 'Mrs, C, Tuffin motored to London on the 24th, Mr. Cecil.OiBrien and lady friend visited at the former's home over the week -end. Mrs. A. 'Hatbam is home: again af- ter being away nursing for some weeks. ks. Mr. -add Mrs. H. I•Iamion and Mrs. McVey, also Miss 'Norma Wilson, visited at the home of Mr arid Mrs: W. Jeffrey on Sunday last, Mr. Harold O'Brien, of London University, is home for the summer months. Mr 'Robe Sadler 'is having his house freshly painted, ALMA. Mr, W. H. Jamieson has treated his family to a fine new sedan. Mrs. Abram flugill is visiting at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Norman Jones, of iHcnsall, Dr. and Mrs, Louis !Carter and son of Brandon, who are on a motor trip to Montreal and 'Pittsburg, and Mr. Carter, of 1Goderich, called on rela- tives here this week, Quite a number of our folks are glad to have the 'beef ring in opera- tion again. Mrs. Geo. Chesney and Mr. atad Mrs. Milton Chesney, of Toronto, who are holidaying in !Seaforth, vis- ited friends here this week. CONSTANCE, !Adr, and Mrs Richard Barwick, of Stratford, spent Sunday with friends in the village. Mr. and Mrs Adam Nicholson spent Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wm, McArthur, of ;Goderich. Mr. George Lawes is under the doct'or's care at present with pleurisy. We are sorry to hear that Mrs. Alex, 'Leitch is very ill with heart trouble, Mr. Leo Stephenson spent the 24th of May in Mitchell attending the horse races, Mr. Will Moore and sister Mary spent Stanley with friends in Gods - rich HIBBERT. Mr. and Mrs, Thomas Melady, of Seaforth, were guests on Sunday last at the home of Mr, and Mrs. August Ducharme, 'Hibbert. Mrs, J. Walsh and her baby boy returned from 'Seaforth hospital to their home in McKillop on Saturday. last, Mrs. M. Doyle, of Hibbert, return- ed to her home last week froni,,De- troit anter attending the graduation of her daughter Mary, to the nursing staff, which took place in that city on May 13th. Mrs. Frank Gallagher, who was stricken with paralysis some time ago„is doing as well as esti be ex- pectdd, Miss Ellie 'Ryan, who has been' visiting her mother, Mrs P Ryan, for the past two weeks, has returned to Toronto to resume her duties as bookkeeper. Mrs. Pat. Burps and son Thomas, of Logan, were Sunday visitors at the home of Mr, Frank Gallagher. Mr. John Drake, of Staffa, is busily engaged seeding on the farm he re- cently purchased from William Faw- cett, Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Feeney, of McKillop, spent Sunday at the lat- ter's sister's, Mrs. John Feeney. LOMDESBORO. l'•lte following were the guests if their irparents during the holiday— Miss Myrtle Grainger Toron t of0 Miss B. Brogden of London, Miss M. Hall of Hanover, Miss G. Roberton of Toronto, Miss B. Webster of Clin- ton, and Mr Harold Johnston of Lon- don. Miss Irene Carter, of Toronto, spent the we ek end with Mr. and Mrs, 'Win. Carter, Ivirs. L, tliutikhtg and children, of Clinton, were week -end guests of Mrs. Chas. Reddell, Mr. Bernard Hall motored to Han- over for the 24th. Several of the Londesboro 'people spent the holiday in Wingham. Mr. and Mrs, James Watt, of To- ronto, ' spent the holiday at the Manse. Mrs. Jas, Abery motored to To- ronto where she will remain a few The young people of Benmiller United Church will present the play The Village Lawyer in Dud's Church McKillop - on Wednesday June 2nd at 8 p. rn. under the auspices of the Young People's Society of Duff's Church The programme will be a most interesting one. Everybody is invited. • holiday, Miss E. IMossop spent the week- Miss M. Campbell, Presider ;_ end with fiends on ;the Bronson line. Miss Grace Kerr, Secretary ISSUE No. 21. T>f€1& 32.-PIBCE' PETIT BUFFET $43.45 AG IFI ” N CE T " N is the word which beth be .LVA describes this adequate "set for Six" in Community's latest' design, the Hanpton•Court. The 32. most useful pieces of torte& table service. And included with rhe new DeLuxe Stainless Knives are a frill dozen of the always- useful Teaspoons instead of the usually insuf- ficient six. Fred. S. Savauge Jeweler & Optometrist Opposite Post Office, Phones 194. Res. 10. 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