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Home My WebLink AboutThe Seaforth News, 1926-12-23, Page 1,V WHOLE SERIES, VOLUME 48. SEAFORTH, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 23, 1926. .SPECIAL XMAS CANDY Fancy'. and, Staple .Boxes Real Fre4cb Creams Roul Chocolate Mixture Old Fashioned Chocolates Toffee Xmas Novelties and Canes See Our WindowlDisplay 25c to 85.00 25c per lb. 29c per lb. 29c per, ib. 25c per lb.:,', 5c up We offer you the best you can 73u,y. We wish you all Merry Xmas. T4e lympia Confectionery and Restaurant • llutchison's For Christmas Fruits Groceries and Meats ELECTRIC LIGHT BULBS, high quality, 'lofts prices. BAKING SYRUP iu-bulk at 6 cents )poiiud. Quality better than in cans and cost lower. INTERNATIONAL STOCK FOOD PRODUCTS. -We are sole agent for Seaforth. Those who have used them find that IT PAYS. STA -ON STOVE POLISH in liquid or paste. This is represented to us as being the hest to stay on. Price the same: as 15c others DAIRY BUTTER. -If you have dif- ficulty in getting good dairy but- ter, try us. We,have a good sup- ply of splendid quality at Sc per • , ib. less than creamnerybutter. FANCY CHRISTMAS . CHINA. -- Some of our stock: we are offering at discounts of 15 to 30 per,, cent. Oyster Shell, per sack $1.50 Roqueforte Cheese, lb. 60e Lard, pure kettle rendered, 20e Christmas Greeting Cards, very choice, gilt edged,linen fabric 2 doz. 75cincluding envelopes, to match, WANTED First Class Dressed Poultry up to Dee. 21st:.. F. D HUTUBSON, Phone 166 Phone for Food. 600» LUCK CHURCH CARD. North Side United Church=Pastor, Rev. W. P. Lane, - B.A, Sunday, Dec. 26th. -Christmas mes- sages and music at both Morning and evening services. Sunday school and Bible classes at 2.30 .p.m. LIONS DANCE. The annual. Christmas dance is be- ing conducted this year by The Lions Club, who are endeavoring to snake this a real Yule -tide reunion of resi- dents and Christmas visitors, Invitations will be issued shortly. If your name •or your visitors' should be overlooked kindly notify any member of the Lions Club. During the past year we have gone together- through some tough times --• - and- a few good ones Let's say goodbye to 1926 with the idea of forgetting the dark spots and dwelling on' the bright Anes, and saying - YOUNG PEOPLE'S LEAGUE, The Young People's League of Northside United .Church held their regular meeting on Tuesday evening in the basement of the church. The meeting was in charge of Miss E. Harburn. After_ singing a Christmas .hymn, Rev. W. P. Lane led in pray- er. Miss Mildred Turnbull read the Scripture lesson, Miss Scarlett gave Merry Christmas! Then, as we turn our calendar to 1927, will you let tis hope that it will hold nothing but the brighest spotifor you. If real shoes and real service will do it, we'll do our share in bringingryou A. Prosperous New Year Wigg an interesting reading on the way the different countries celebrated Christ- mas, The topic entitled, "What does otir Church .teach about God?" was given by ,Miss Margaret 'Rivers. Everyone enjoyed an instrumental 'by Miss Helen Redmond.A reading on "Christmas in Japan" was given by Miss Helen Lane. Santa Claus left a basket so everyone took pleasure in a little game in which the contents of the basket were given out: The meeting closed with the' Mizpah bene- diction, POOLROOM ENTERED. On Thursday night last, idr. E. H. Close's poolroom on Main street was entered and $30.00 cash stolen. Entry was made by breaking a the indoW of ap- pt arently rear of the building, having cut himself as there were marks of blood. The weather was stormy at rovincial Officer 'Wl the tesideshas been working on the case, but so far no trace what- ever has been found of the culprit. The poolroom was closed about 11:15 pm, and Mr, Close 'discovered the robbery ryvhen he went in to at- tend to the fire about 12:30. CHRISTMAS ENTERTAINMENT. 'There was a very large 'attendance at the Christmas entertainment held in the basement of •First. Presbyter- ian Church on Tuesday evening. The superintendent of the Sunday school; Mr. J, 'G. Mullen, presided, Rev. Dr. Markin leading in the opening pray- er. A interesting programme in- cluded •choruses -and Christmas carols by the Sunday school and primary class, piano solos by Miss Helen Ament and Mr. Harry McLeod, songs, dialogues and a speech by Mr, Gibson White on Heroes of the Na- tions. A 'beautiful .pantomime ,set tb the music of the Holy City was Pre- sented by eight young ladies of the senior classes. The shovel brigade by Mrs. •Brodie's class of boys and Christmas songs by Miss Scott's and dvliss 'Smith's class aiwl a dialogue. by Ivfrs.' I(err's class, were very aus ing numbers. Fine views of Alice in Wonderland and Christmas every- where were thrown on the screen by the new lantern recently purchased for the Sunday, school. At the close of the programme in which all the Performers did their part well, bags of oranges and candies were present- ed to the children. CHRISTMAS PLAY, A very pretty Christmas play, en- tireless. `There 'Was No Room in the Inn," was given in St. James' hall on Thursday and Friday evenings and i!itre tiaiatti 1113 forget business Int at Witte tit%;; to ,Bahr gnu lig i1,e liana time ilope glut gait tut) Bnatre reset a reab a belightfut (gllriatttta,a Ililgiu it11r New jrar tt1it11 rrnewrb zest Finis bright pro- airerttt. L. BOX PHONE 48, SEAFORTH COAL GREETINGS! a "this Christmas bring to you verything you wish it to, e-dundant be in things that bless, Replete with Joy and Happiness. i uletide friends from far and near come conveying Christmas Cheer, Health which makes the 'doctor moan iches Midas longed to own imbued with charity to help some less fortunate than yourself o all and sundry, those who labor, Merchant, Patron,/ Friend and Neighbor Lel. gain we say as in days of yore 'f i same to you and many morel! R. E. BRKiiT Tailoring and Haberdashery - was well attended. The hall was nicely decorated in keeping ' with the season. Iiitroduetory numbers con-' sisted of '4,O Canada" by full orches-) tra; 'gSong; of Welcome," a chorus; "Santa Claus Song" by the junior) with pupils, by th lsMhgeoys. "Bee Level The play, in which the parts were all ex- ceptionally well taken, was in three scenes. Scene One was an ordinary living room in a Jewish home. Pil- grims refused shelter, tableau. Scene Two, Angel leads Jacob "to Bethle- hem, tableau. Scene Three, sight is restored. to Misael. The characters were as follows: 'The Blessed Virgin, Miss Margaret Purcell; St. , Joseph; Ray McKinnon; Guardian Angel, Mist Margaret Horan; shepherds, boys; angels, girls; Misael, a.lblind man, father ' of a Jewish family, George Daly; 'Sara, mother, 'Miss Alice Daly'; children of above, Rach- ael, Vera Bolan; Marta, 'Hazel Dick- son; Esther, Julia Flanagan; Jacob, Allen McLeod. SEAFORTH PUBLIC SCHOOL. Report of winter temu examina- tions. Those 'marked (*) /missed one or mare exams. Jr. IILI Class :was unable to write owing to so many pupils i11' with measles. Room 1. Jr. XV. (Total 750, honors 562, pass 450). Eleanor Evans 656, Buirna Steph- enson 591, Earl Gillespie 591, 'Mary Barber 588, Evelyn Golding 579, Ona Nichols 577, Edith Bateman 576, Ian McLean 569," Andrew Calder 538, Margaret 'McLennan 521,; 'Margaret .Cudmore 507, George Crich 506, Elizabeth 'Ralph 497, Russel Allen 496,, Chester Archibald 489, Mary Haigh 480, Margaret 'Ross 473, John ICardno 469, jean Frost 466, Bernice Dorrance 451, Mary Thomson 438, Kathleen ,Stewart 400, Eileen 'Chap- man 393, *Herbert Peterson - Blanche Crowell 317, *Elva Oke E. R. 'CRAW FORD, Principal. Senior III. (Total 600, hon. 450, 60 per cent, 360.) Mary Reid 501, Helen WIerner 487, Elsie Drover 480, Bessie Edgar 476, Helen Sclater and Betty Southgate 445, Charlie Pinder 442, Pearl Reeves. 441, Grace Free 439, Dorothy Wiltse 431, Velma Quail 410, *Helen Ran- kin 396, Evan 'Rennie 382, Iva Crow- ell 373, Billie Cudmore 349, *Arthur Golding 339, Edith Fergusob 314, Ken- neth Beattie 297, Corinne Botham 294, 'Maxie Hudson 292, *Jack Wright 284, George Hays 270, *Edna Storey 236, Vera dMole 218.KAY. Room IV. Manors 489, Pass 390.) 'Stewart Plant 602, Keith Sharpe 597, Billy Scott 586, Jean Pearson 561, Edna Smith 541, Jean Pinder 520, Ethel Hoggarth 508, Claire Buck 474, Conrad Crawford 469, Dorothy Hud- son 441, Mottle •Wilbee 437 Gladys Holmes 418, Craig Buck 393, Garnet Free 392, Jimmie 'Cluff 366, Martha Storey 337, Lillian Reeves 333, Merle Hulley 308. J. .HAYS, Room V. (Total 400,) Ruth Cluff 390, Dorothy Golding 389, Mary Johnstone 385, Jessie Archibald 382 Jack Rankin 380, Ste- wart Cedes 372, Ted Southgate 363, Nettie Reeves 350, Fletcher Ritchie 346, Gordon Pethick 324, Glezt Pink- ney 324, George 'Welsh 323, George Pinder 320, Billie Box 320, Helen Crich 292, Mary, Howes 274, Mary Dolmage 250, Jimmie Elliott 239, Ger- aldine Utley 234. Missed, examinations Jack ` Cheo- ros, Marjorie -Wigg, Van Bell, Rollie Stewart, Janet Baker. E. H. ELDER. Room VL, (Total 350.) Mary 'Holmes 336, Howard 'Car- roll 333, Merle Keating.332, Muriel Hudson 331, Emerson Ritchie 331, Dorothy Fraiser 330, Alma Finnigan 328, Alice Hudson 326, Edna Plant 320, Mac Southgate 317, Leone Ho - them 316, Charlie -Bateman 315, Barry Spencer 309, Madeline Smillie 297, Keith Buck 291, Donna Mole 286, Nelson Hulley 278, Jack McNab 266, Floyd Pinkney 258, Jack Drover 238, Helen Edler 236, Alex. Butler 180, lHatold Free 1F9, Billie Walmsley 150, Missed examinations - David Ste- wart, Roy Oke, Bobby(Barloww. S. S. ENTERTAINMENT. St. Thomas' Anglican church an- nual Sunday school entertainment held in the hall 011Friday evening was quite successful, there being a good attendance. A fine supper for the school was followed by games. Mr. J, R. Archibald occupied the chair. The program, which was excellent, included the following numbers:, A Christmas carol by the school; songs and recitations, by the primary class, taught by Miss Margaret Case drill, bclass;;;ilss dat ce,hDutch dolick and ls ss by by Eleanosr ,Burrows, Margaret McNay, and Bea- trice Merner; 'Highland dance, Betty Southgate, and plays by the classes of the ,Misses Peterson Brown, Pink- ney and Pethick. The little ones were made happy by gifts distributed by Santa Claus. The entertainment clos- ed with the singing of the national anthem. 'i9 'oN .f,1.SSI In Christmas Gift making it is as well to remember that a purchase from. your - jeweler is an Investment in permanent value. Without biro there would be ro per- manent tokens of Life's big moments -Christmas, the engagements, the weddings, the anniversaries, the fust -born, the birthdays -no perpetuation in precious stones and metal of Life's great triumphs. Value wise shoppers today think twice before passing the Jewelry Store, for they know that even for the modest pocket -book. the jeweller's stock is rich in articles both of utility ancl that will least through a life tamp. And gifts are wonderful messengers. In. fact that is the 'very essence and purpose of a gift. So then if the message you would send in your next gift is worthy of living; say it with Jewelry, When you have a gift problem don't guess- consultyourJeweler. Here are afewsuggestions from Avery la,rgeandwelJassorted stock Beautiful Bar Pins $1.00 up Fancy China in Lovely Designs $1.00 up -r Guaranteed 15 Jewel Wrist Watch $8.00 t11t Gents` Wrist Watch 15 Jewel Guaranteed $8,00 up Engraved Wedding Rings 18k Gold $10.00 Beautiful Blue White Diamond Rings - $15,00 up Ladies'.Stone Set .beings Exquisite Silver 'Prays $2.50 up $4,00 • flit Ladies' Bracelets. $1,00 up Sandwich Plates, l"ri.00 tip Lovely Ladies' Compacts Gold or Silver 50c to $10,00 Optical Gifts aro always acceptable. Pair Glasses fitted complete $5.00 to $20.00 ,Gents' Pocket Watch Gold Filled 15 Jewel 815.00 \Sp2 Emblem Rings, solid gold $3.5t) up Mantle Cloaks, Tat thine• Style $10,0(1 th Famous.Deltab Pearls beautfully carved. $5,00 up Sots of ;Silver in the best known makes. 26 pieces and tray All guaranteed. $18.00 up Waterrnan's Pens $2.50 up Pen & Pencil Sets $3.50 up Lather Novelties' in Christmas Greeting Cards French Ivory in Pearl Tone Toilet Se' s great variety of Canadian. Artist Seriesall its varied and and Bobbed Hair Sets in articles. Hand colored. beautiful lines. pearl; rose & blue colors COMMUNITY SILVERWARE 1847 ROGERS SILVERWARE Every article first class quality, absolutely guaranteed. The great variety and wide range of gifts shako this an ideal store to do Christmas shopping at. Truly this is the Store with the. Stock, Wishing You the Merriest Christmas ever. SHOP EARLY Expert Watch Repairing Fred. S. Savauge Jeweler & Optometrist Opposite Post Office • OPEN EVENINGS Prompt Service