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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Seaforth News, 1926-06-17, Page 1WHOLE SERIES,' VOLUME ` 48. ea SEAPORT/3, ONTARIO THURSEAY JUNE 17; 1926. Dinners aid Suppers Regularly Hot Lunches at all- hours ' OUR HOMEIMADE SPECIALTIES. Prices Reasonable The Olympia Confectionery and Restaurant Kincardine Meats Higher in quality and not higher in Price Baking Syrup [not molasses] 60 a -lb Infants' Delight Soap 4 for 25e [forshort time only] Cheese new 20c old 360 Honeyr elb, I5 r tl Maple Syrup per gal42 60• This is home made syrup excell- ent quality • Walnuts Sresh broken :.per lb 39e Soda Biscuits, If you want flesh crisp crackling ones try ours at 2 lbs for 36o White Oups & Saucers, splendid qual- ity, heavy weight $1.44, per doz. Cups alone 8e Brooms at 50e, 60e, 75e, -811c, Si 00. to $1.26 for what is conceded to be the best broom made in Can- ada E. D HUTCHISON, Phone 166 Phone for Food. Summer Footwear and Baggage Washable White Kid one - strap ip the newest in sum- mer Footwear. See this shoe, the newest in summer wear. White Canvas with high or Cuban heel, Blood, Grey and Alligator Kid are some of the shoes we are showing for summer. House Slippers , in Canvas and Leather .. ,1.35 and 1.45 Steamer Trunks, Club Bags, and Suit Cases for summer vacation. W. Wigg CHURCH CARD, The North Side Church,- Sabbath services, 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. Sunday school 10 a.m. Pastor, Rev. R. Fulton Irwin. Pastor at both services. The Salvation Army. - Sunday morning .service, 11 a.m.; evening service 7 Services in �cha charge Capt. school n and Lieut. +Huson. WEBSTER REUNION. .The Websters held their annual re- union " at Jowett's ; grove, 'Bayfield, June th 2 l From early morifinrg until noon the cars from far and near ar rived each bringing its load of happy Picnickers. -Until 'noon everybody was busy renewing old acquaintances and registering. - There were about 350 preseln After a sumptuous 'dinner of roast fowl, all were entertained by a num- ber of short speeches. Mr. Thomas Webster,of; 'Detroit, president of the reunion introduced the speakers. Mr. Tewin 'Reeve of :Bayfield, welcomed the visitors to the cleanest, pret- tiest summer resort Western On- tario. After a 'few remarks by Rev. Mr. •Durrant, Miss -Mary McNaught - ton of Kippen, ,gave the formal ad- dress of welcome. After welcoming the aged aunts she continued her ad; dress as follows:, • "When Daniel Webster and his wife and their sturdy sons left Tip- perary in 1837 for the enchanted land that lay- far away, it was not to cross .the ocean in a fast steamer, but to spend a long voyage in a 'sailing- ship and to suffer untold hardships: After lan4ing, weeks were spent travelling to 'the'ir first home at Norval where they resided until 1854. Again they undertook an arduous journey, .o Lhcknow. In the same year his five nephews, sons of Thos. Webster, also felt the call of the new land, All but Henry, who resided - near George- town, settled at .Lucknow, Today, within a radius; of 50 miles many de- scendants are to .'be'found. Others DO YOU BUY COAL CLINKERS? p you find your grates full of hard lumpy clinkers you are paying for heat that you never get. You can avoid the annoyance of deadened fires and -burnt out pirates by using Consolidation CLEAN Coal because CLEAN Coal rarely clinkers. A load of it in your bins will secure the _ fuel economy that is possible only from coal that, is: kept freeofvisible, non-combustible impurities. Consolidation Coal is mined CLEAN to keep it free of waste matter. On your next coal order will you let us send you a load of it? We know you'll like it OX L. . Phone 43 havefound it advisable to " move to other districts to carry on their oho sen spheres teresof work. P Junk. L 110 ma tte from fo m far or near, all will remember these noble pioneers who carved front the virgin forest, homes for us. What an example of perseverance they give to us who are at life's morn with the majority of our mountains of diffi- culties yet to climb," a\Ir. Samuel Alton, of Lucknow re- plied end thanked the friends of the south for o their kind hospitality. pitality. Mr. Harry McGee, first rice -president of T Eaton's, Toronto; entertained the diners with Irish jokes. On behalf of the relatives, lair. Geo. Coleman, of Varna, presented a small token to the only surviving pioneers, Mrs. Flora Webster, Mrs. Mary Anderson, Mrs. Grace Webster, Miss Lizzie Webster. Early in the afternoon three soft ball ,games were, played. The mar- ried men of the north proved too much for the 'Benedicts ;of the south and won, to .the tune of 20-3. The young single men of the south were more successful than their married countrymen and won 22 to 21. The southern girlsis also won 16 to 6. Other sports are as follows: Girls under 5 yrs., V. Alton, - H. Ritchie; girls and boys under 9 yrs., Helen Judge, Dick Reid; boys under 12 years., Geo, Webster, F. Anderson; girls under 12 yrs., Elsie Ritchie, G. 'Coleman; boys tinder 16 yrs., Clar ence Armstrong, G. Webster; girls under 16 yrs. G. Coleman, J, Ritchie, Single: men's race, 'Bert McGee, W. Andrew; young ladies' race, Myrtle Webster, Mag Webster, married n's race, Eliner Webster, Gordon Webster; married women's race, Mrs. Melvin Raynard, Mrs. J. Webster; fat men's race, G. Coleman, Robt. Webster; ladies' walking race, Mrs. F. 'Blake, 'Mrs. T. J. Webster; eating biscuit race, Mrs. W. Ritchie; shot put, men, W. Andrew, Melvin Ray- nard; boys, Melvin Webster, Cecil Webster; horse shoes, Elmer Webs- ter, Fred Anderson; three 'legged race boys, Elmer Turner, C. Armstrong; sack race, C. Armstrong, E. lDtrrant; three legged d ggc race,ris iV' ' g b mntfr ecu Webster, Mae Webster; broad jump, boys, W; "Andrew,t3E. McGee; hop, step and jump, Ted Coulcr, W. Web- ster; girlswalking race, J, Ritchie, 'Eunice Reid; oldest person, Mrs, Flora 'Webster, 86 yrs.; youngest per- son, Kenneth Webster, 4 mos.; one coming .farthest distance, Mrs. D. Lowry, Toronto, The executive met and deckled to holdanother reunion on second Sat- urday in June at Lucknow next year, ENGAGEMENT. Mrs. Duttcan'Cameron, London, an- rounces the. etlgagement of her grand- daughter, ;Irene Liddell Cameron, to James Anderson Argo, 'Montreal son of the late Rev. James and ,Mrs. Argo, London, and formerly of Egmond ville, the "marriage to take plate early in July. ' STREET DANCE. A good crowd attended the street dance Tuesday evening under the auspices of the Seaforth Agricultural Society. Everybody enjoyed the fun, ana sum was realized. The nt street dance will be on Tuesday evening; June 29th, LIONS' OFil'ICERS FOR 1926. At an enthusiastic meeting held in the •Commercial, hotel, the Lions Club elected the following officers for the incoming year: President, R. M. Jones; vice president, W. J. Dungan; secretary, G. W. Spencer; treasurer, J. M. 'McMillan; tail twister, Frank Sills andthe two new directors are Charles Stewart and J E. Keating, Editor C. P. Sills got out an edition of the "Lions Tale" suitable for the occasion, the remainder of the even- ing being devoted to discussion of the various projects in view, It was de- c'ided to go ahead with the plot and : park • under the supervision of Lion .Hartry. The Lions' and the Seaforth Highlanders will put on a tattoo some time in August, fuller de- tails will be given later, while the swimming pool will receive- its finish- ing totnches. The Lions now' have town drinking water at the pool and with the erection of, the large sign it will soon be readyeas a "camp -ground. FOOTBALL (By "Spec,") Kinburn and Winthrop met on Wednesday, June 9th and staged a very ,interesting game which was en- joyed by a good crowd of .spectators. At tines both teams displayed classy • football, Kinburn's right wing playing very effective football. Govenlock ' for- Winthrop was the outstanding player on The field, this play 'being brilliant. Up to the time of Kin - burn's first goal, Winthrop were p'ay- in'g a winning .game but their for- wards seemed to go to pieces after Ileing a goal down. At times a little feeling crept ,into the game• Now boys play football -remember a good loser is always a .goocl winner. On the play Kinbtnrtr deserved their win. ICinburn'and St. ,Columban met on. 'Friday. June Ilth, Kinburn Winning by 4 goals to 1. St. Columban put up a hard fight but retired, beaten 'by a better 'team. The game was not so one sided as the scor„5 indicates, as several chances were missed by St. Coltunabait forwards. Kiuburn's`'right wing played !a- very clever ,panne, .the openings anti goals all coming from that direction. The same teams meet again, 'Friday the 18th at '•Kinburn and another good game is assured. CADETS ATTEND CHURCH On Sunday evening; the annual church parade of the Seaforth Col- legiate Institute cadets took place and vias successful in' -'every respect. The evening was fine, although a trifle warm, and the turn -out %vas large, At 6.30 the neartly uniformed boys marched From the Collegiate grounds, in Charge of Instructor R. N. Bissonnette and Cadet Captain Fred Willis, to Egmcndville United church, elle parade being lecl by the Seafor:tit Highlanders 'Band. A large congregation had assembled for the occasion. An anthem .ibyy the choir and a solo by Mr. Dalton Reid added much to the impressivd service. The pastor, Rev. W,•D. McDonald, after welcoming the cadets, used as his text Romans 1:1,'Taut a servant Jesus Christ," and showed that Paul chid not 'consider the world owed him anything, but lie owed the world service. 'He had no riches with whichto do good, but 'he had a won- derful intellect, Therefore in oder to serve, he must give himself and this intellect. In retsirn he underwent many hardships and great •suffering at the hands of the world. The early scientists had done likewise. In modern 'times, 'especially since the great war, service us becoming mere and more to be regarded as did Paul, who wished more than anything else to be, Paul, a servant of Jens Christ." It was every boy's duty, and especially of the boy who had educa- tional advantages, to fit himself . to render the greatest possible service to his fellow beings, SEAFORTH COUNCIL. Regular meeting of Council held in ' Council Chamber Monday , evening. Present Mayor_ Golding, Councillors Cardno, 'Bickel), Crich, Turnbull and andParke. eon fitoned. T1h.finance tco emit - tee reported as •follows: Wm, Gillespie, $60; Jno. A, Wilson, $75.5ohn g$65; esRs3$916;CNR,$9.Geo. A, Sili& Sons, acct,, $13.65' Dom. Road Mach. Co., $1.25; (Bell Ti.e. Co, $2.06; The London Health 'Assoc a i S. Allen, 1' ton .46.50• .a0• P.U. om, $39.54; Workmen's Compensation Board, $51.26; 'Dominion Stationers, $5.50; Wilson 1Hawkins, $256.20; Jos. A, Storey, :$47.39;. 'Public Utility ,Com., $30.18. A number of notes w,re returned to the Bell E. & T. 'Co„ and others accepted in lieu thereof, The ool- lector was authorized to ,continue the collection of unpaid taxes until the next regular meeting, Councillor •Cardno gave notice of the •following: ,Take notice that at the next meeting of this council I will introduce a n'o'tion to regulate. traffigx,on streets int the town and repeal Sec, 97, by-law No, 9A for 1897, and Bylaw No, 211 for 1920 and amendments thereto." Council then adjourned to meet again at call of the Mayor, WOMAN'S AUXILIARY On Tuesday afternoon, June , Sth, the W.A. of St. Thomas' church met at the ,rectory. There were a large, number present. 'During the afternoon the report of the delegates, Mrs. W. Archibald and Mrs. S. Leyburn, who recently attended the W.A. annual meeting in. 'Brantford,was read by Mrs. Archibald. It proved to be most interesting and inspiring. The hostess, Mrs. Brown, served tea and all enjoyed a social hour, The Chancel: Guild of St. 1lhomsa' church met at the rectory on Tuesday evening to arrange for their summer work. They hope very soon to have the tennis court beside the parish hall in running g order, After the meeting refreshments were served and a pleasant social tone spent. EGMONDVILLE.' The morning 'service in Egmond- ville United ant#.ch on Sunday last was conducted by. Rev. J. A. Fer- guson, of McKillop, while Rev. W. D 'McDonald took services at Duff's church, McKillop, and 'Caven church, Winthrop, 'Rev. Mr, Ferguson spoke on the temperance issue at present facing the people of Ontario, and dealt with it in his usual sane and strong way. Mr. Ferguson is always a welcome visitor in Egmondville church. The service next Sunday- morning will be .conducted by Rev. E. F. Chandler, of Walton, while the Eg- mondvi'lle pastor is conducting W. M. S. special service in Duff's church; VOalton. BAND DATES. The Seaforth Highlanders Band has been engaged for the following coming events: Thursday, y, June 24th, Bethel La- dies' Aid garden party, at Mr. David Crawford's, McKillop. Wednesday, June 30th, Catholic Wo.tnen's League - lawn. social, Sea- forth. Tuesday, July 6th, Duff's church, Walton, garden party. Owing to the engagment, on June 246 and the holiday July fist, the band concerts in Victoria park those two weeks will be 'given on Friday, evening, TUXIS SOFT BA'LX., tweets Seaforth and Bruce'field the first week in July. A very nice shield has 'been donated d e by the Board, the winners to hold it until next year. Both teams are working hard for the' hopor for this year,, YOUNG PEOPLE'S LEAGUE. • 1lhe Y.P,L : was .held on Tuesday, evening in the Worth Side United Church. The meeting was in charge of o e Soci i a and]t ' i crit departments Y ePat rents with Dr, Ross Savauge taking charge. Rev. Ur. Irwin led in prayer after which the Scripture lesson was read in unison, There were nine letters read from Morocco- wirtten by a re- Presentative. there. A short geogra- phical contest on Africa was ,enjoyed 'by all. Meeting closed with the bene- diction. W. M, AUXILIARY. A very large crowd Was present at the regular monthly meeting of the W.M. Aux, held in the school room of the United church on Thur;, June 10th. The "first part of the meeting was devoted to business and was ta- ken by the President; Mrs, Irwin, af- ter which the meeting was given over to Circle No. 3, and was presided ov- er by the captain, Mrs. Finlayson, A. good programme' was given, which •consisted of Bible reading, Mrs, Por- teous, missionary reading, IMisa Glad- ys 'Holland, reading on Christian stewardship by Miss ,Minnie Souter- ville, and an excellent report of the Presbyterial recently held in Lon- don by Mrs. Irwin: A pleasing fea- ture of the meeting was the presen- tation of a purse of gold to our wor- thy president, Mrs, Irwin, by the so- ciety. The address was read by 'Mrs. James Beattie and presentation made by Mrs. •Robt. Archibald. Although taken by surprise Mrs. Irwin replied in a very feeling and touching man- ner. I am sure we are all sorry to part with our president, for during her'slay of four years with us, we have always found her at all times to be ready and willing to give her best for the cause so dear to her heart. Iu fact, we can sayN has been '`pure gold." A. very dainty lunch was served at the close of the meeting which was enjoyed by all. ST. COLUMBAN. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Jordan and chil- dren, of Hibbert, were visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Down- ey, McKillop, last Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Mac Feeney, of Hib- bert, were Sunday visitors at the me of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Sloan, M•cKili'op, Mr. Joseph' Moylan, of St. ,Mich- ael's College. Toronto, is spending the summer holidays at the thome of his parents, Mr, and Mrs. Thos. J. Moylan, McKillop, Miss Geraldine O'Connor, of Strat- ford 'Normal, spent the week -end at }teN•'home in Ribbert. Mrs. Wm. Wilson and son Gordon arc visitors at the home of her father, Mr. Wm. 'Heffernan, Mc+Killop, Miss Gertrude Stapleton, of Strat- ford Normal school, spent the week- end with her parents, Mr, and Mrs. Patrick Stapleton, Hibbert, St. Columban played Kinburn on the Kinburn grounds fast Friday and were defeated by the score of 4 goals to 1. The boys did not play to the form they displayed against Win- throp a few nights previous. Doyle on the forward line played a stellar h game hard ooloseban aafter and histhard. work but such is fate. A little more: combination, boys. Provincial had calcium chloride trpla ed olman Lon the Provincial Highway through St. Col - martian. This will keep the dust; laid for the summer months and it is far cleaner than road oil. Miss Nora Murray spent Sunday with her friend, Miss Dorothy Melady of St. Columban. Miss Florence McQuaid. who has lineoloo The Salvation Army STRATFORD SILVER BAND will visit Seaforth Saturday and Sunday June 19 and 20 PROGRAMME Saturday Night, Street Meetings, 7.30 toN 9.15 Sunday Morning, Street Meetings 1Q\a. m. S. A. Hall 11 a. m: Sunday Night, Street Meetings, 6 p. m. ` S. A. Hall 7 p, m. The last; game of the first round �. SPECIAL Brecofield, between Seaforth and was played last Friday evening at ' Brucefield. Both teams were out to The Band will render Concerts win, but the.gatne ended in favor of in Victoria Park Sunda after- Brucefield, who got away to a good ,clock and Sunday Y start.'and kept their lead throughout noon at 3 O the game. The final score was 29-21 night at 8.15 for IBrucefie1d. 'The final games will be played be: ISSUE No. 24, plOitmaloolleagranimissonog000loOOMMOORSIsuaOMOMINOONINIMOOsOMOOMMONION 'Unless someone tells her about her eyes - shell need an extension on her arm The woman is far-sighted, but doesn't.know it. How ridiculous she makes herselflook, in her at-. tempt to read the menu! Too many women,' and men too, go through this same futile perfor- mance. Be sure that your own sight is normal! Have your eyes examined/ 1� LIT at• Savauge's Jeweler & Optometrist Eyes Examined by M. Ross Savauge, R. 0. Specialist in examination of eyes & fitting glasses MenswortF Tillyer Lenses are the but known to optiool been spending her holidays at the H. Alexander as Supply secretary.. - home o e of her parents, .dr. and r p Ms. All members the s are reminded mother to Frank McQuaid, McKillop, has. re- rejoin ithe Society: After :other-' business turned to her duties at the Standard items were discussed the meeting Bank, Dublin, closed by singing the national an- them anda 11 r epeating the Lord WINTHROP. The Ladies' Aid and W. M. S. meeting held at the home of Mrs. A. Patrick was well attended. The meeting' opened by singing Hymn 37, Mrs. Hillen presiding. The Scrip- ture from 18th chapter of John was read by Mrs. J. Simpson, followed by the roll call and reports from Treasurers of She Ladies' Aid and 4V. M. 5, the minutes of the last meeting were read and approved. After singingsingingHymn 590 Mrs. Geo. Habkirk gave the Messenger prayer. The 'topic on "Distinctive Opportun- ities in India," was given by Mrs, J. H. Morrison. •Miss Graham of Sea - forth, gave a short talk and also re- peated the poems. "His Judgment," "St. Ignace's Prayer," and "Lilac." Essays were given by Mrs. it, Camp- bell on Formosa, Korea and Japan; by Mrs. J. H. Morrison for Africa and by Mrs. A. Ross for China. Ow- ing to illness, Mrs. 5. G. Grieve, who has'beeu supply secretary and Treasurer of the Esopense'Fund, sent in her resignation, which was ac- cepted, Mrs. R. McFarlane is to act as Expense Fund treasurer and Mrs. , prayer, after which a -dainty lunch - was served by the hostess. Mr. and Mrs. -Sol. Shannon and Mrs. Geo. Eaton, spent Wednesday with friends in Stratford. • Mr. W. C. Bennett has installed the Delco lights. .firs. F. Bullard has returned home after spending a cofple of weeks with her parents in 'Blyth. Mr. and 'Mrs. James Warnsley and family, of Seaforth, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Geo, Eaton. Owing to the heavy rain - Monday night Winthrop was unable to go to St. 'Columban to play football. Watch for future date. HOG SHIPMENTS. Week ending 'June 10th. Seaforth--Total 63, select bacon 7, heavies 6, extra heavies 1, shop hogs 1 Walton -Total 110, select bacon 33, thick •smooth 58, heavies 7, shop 8. Huron County -1,235, select bacon 364, thick smooth 660, heavies 71, extra heavies 10, shop hogs 47, lights and feeders 37. Do Not Delay Longer You simply must have a new suit this Summer -so why not have your order in now ? We have some lovely patterns - in .greys, both in tweeds and worsteds. Prices ranging from $40 to $55 Our Indigoes at $38 to *50 are wonderful value and a really necessary item of Dress. Get your 'tame on our Measure Book at the earliest possible date to secure yourself against any emerg- ency. - - B-RIG-IIT'S Taaloringartd Haberdashery PHONE 42 Dress Well and Succeed