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Home My WebLink AboutThe Seaforth News, 1927-01-27, Page 1WHOLE SERIES, vOLUME 49, liners a OUR d Reg lariy t LtiJ i Siw SEAFORTH, ONTA4RIO, THURSDAY, JAN • L^caneMSra��e��".,..y�"�'��_,,.R.�,�..,�.... , Aa at all; hours HOME MADE SPECIALTIES Prices Reasonable• The Olympja Confectionery' and Restaurant For Coleman's Meats Headcheese, all pork lb, 15e Bleotrio Light Bulbs, high qual- ity 25 International Stook Food, to be ;D had in Seaforth only here. Poultry Tonic and Louse Kill- , er will help in egg production aluminum Coffee Percolators, J. }pecial. $1.25 iamondC stat Dairy ry a,><ry or Table tai :Salt, regular 7e for. `5c rigs. per lb. 25e, 21bs. 25c and 3'lbs, for 25e Jamaica Coffee, very special per lb.. 45e Washboards ail size F 25o edless Raisins, in ; iiackages. 18e for 15c The bulk seed- less raisins this • season are not up to their usual quality being dry and bard. Toilet Paper, Huron Brand 6 for 25e �o D HUTCHISO N, Phone 166 ,.t Phone for o e f ,Rood. Start your New Year Shoe Buying where you get J` One Hundred Cents Value For $ 1.00 OUR SPECIAL $5.00 SHOES for menj are second to none in the County. M N'S Genuine CALF SHOES Black, $500 MEN'S Genuine CALF SHOES Brown, 85:00 Leather line!\. Shpes for Men In Black and Brown $5.00 , CHURCH CARD. North- Side United Church -pastor; Rev. W. P. Lane, B.A. Sunday, Jan. 30th, 11 a.m. . and 7 p.m. Morning subject, "The 'High- est Vitamine"; evening subject, "Readiness," S. S. and Bible classes, 2:30 p.tn. - FRANCIS HOLMESTED, K.C. The an .Holmest d,rK.C.,f who. died oal othlan rMon- day, was held from St. Thomas' Ang- 'lican 'Church on Wednesday after- noon, the funeral service being con- ducted by the rector,rRev. T. H. (Brown, with Rev. Dr. Larkin assist- ing. Unfortunately the auto contain - .g. is friends and relatives from Tor- onto was held up by bad road$ near Mitchell :and they did not arrive hi• time for .the funeral Mr. Holmested had been hale of the outstanding figures in the community for a great many years, his word be- ing as good as his bond and his up- rightness and fairmindedness winning for hini`a host of friends. He was in -r deed the "Soul of 'Honor." He was in his 84th'year and had resided in Sea - forth 'or Ilarpurhey for the past 58 year's and was well and favorably known among 'the legal fraternity of the Province being appointed a K.C. some years ago for his ability and merit. the was an active' member of St. Thomas'. Anglican Church, had been mayor of the town and had fill- ed all the important offices, of the Conservative Association of the rid - Mg. During the Fenian Raid' he was l an officer in the Queen's Own and had published his f'"rniscences of the raid last year. @@ a , rH•e was twice maet.ed, his second wife being Mrs. Kate McLean, widow of the late Allan McLean, who pre- deceased him vishort time ago. He retired from active practise about a year ago and for the past few months had_ been confined to the house. The pa hearers were John Scott, K. M. McLean, Geo. :Bethune, James G. Mullen, J Arnold Case and A. D. Sutherland. Interment was made' in the Maitland Bank Cemetery OId Times Dance Cardoons Opera Hall .Sealed Wednesday Ev, February 2nd. Under the auspices of the SEAFORTH AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY • OLD -- DANCING '- NEW and then some! Music 'by Hogg Orchestra FLOOR MANAGERS HARRY CHARTERS. CHUCK DOLMAGE TOMMY O'REILLY And hi Between: Prizes for step and clog Dancing Dancing. commences 8.30 Everybody Cordially .Invited Gentlemen., ; $1.00 Ladies free Spectators Gallery._, 25c Seaforth Agricultural Sociefr AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY, The annual meeting of the Seaforth Agricultural Society was held in the Carnegie library on Friday afternoon, with the president, Dr. Harburn, ,oc: copying the chair. During the year many improvements and repairs had been made at the fair grounds; and the directors will continue their pro- gramme _e along these lines the corning season, so that the buildings, pens, etc,, will be in -first class shape next fall. The membership last year was 324, the largest in years, the result of good work by the directors. A hear- ty vote of thanks was tendered the president and secretary -treasurer for their efforts during the year, which lsad reduced the deficit caused by very wet weather fon fair day. It was de .Ford for group honors. Score cided to hold a spring show as usual iocls: 3-1, 3-2,.3-6. this year, the date to be fixed by the directors. The following officers were elected, lady directors being appoint- Goderich va. Seaforth Thurs. Night. ed this year for the -first time: Presi- A dollar's worth, of hockey will be dent, Dr. Harburn; vice presidents, given for a quarter by the local Sen Thos, E. Livingston, Wm. S. Broad- for. Wossa te4m on Thursday night, foat,' Geo. R. McCartney; secretary- The flashy forward line of , Willis, treasurer, A. D. Sutherland; auditors, Muir and McMillan will show you Thomas Melady, D, F. Bucle; honor- some mighty'• good hockey._ against ary directors, Thomas McMillan, Goderich. WWI the equally good de- M.P., W. IG.Medd, M,P:P, and A. :fence line-up l of 'B3'rber, Edmonds A. Colquhoun, M. P. P ; directors, and Brownle they are looking up (Hibbert -James Hill, Patrick Mal- the ladder add are bound they will oney Jr, Mrs. J. Worden; Hullett- play Stratford, next. There will be William Mason, Ephriatn Clarke, some pretty fast play as 'Goderich is Humphrey Snell, Miss Matilda Fowl- fighting only, a one goal lead; Don't er; McKillop. - William Beattie, to see it., James Carlin, John M. E''ckert, Mrs. Herald Lawrence' Tuckersntith - Seaforth: Surprises Goderich. James A. Hay, Ira S. Johns, Peter The Seaforth C I. Senior Wassa Simpson Mrs, :I•Iugh McGregor; Sea- team outplayed the Goderich C. I. Borth -Miss Ethel Beattie, Mrs. J. B. 4.3 before a bumper crowd Tyerman, William Hartry, J. Wesley turned out en masse, to see the ,Gulled Beattie John McIntosh; delegate M J rich team, which completely trot District The following A. D, Sutherland, t Clinton C I. recantly, lose a ti g is the financial crate- tt fought battle; ment read by''.Secretary-Treasurer A. D. 'Sutherland, and adopted by the meeting: UARY 27, 1927. HOCKEY' NOTES. On Tuesday night the Mill Road Peddlers defeated Varna Vanquishers 7-4, on the Brucefield arena. It was a great game Mitchell 'uritis Jr. Wossa 6-3. A very good:game of Junior Wossa hockey was played: at Mitchell last Saturday night. ' Both 'teams turned in a good garde and. although Mit- chell was on 1 the long' end of the count of 6-3, tie score,.was no indica- tion of the play. Colquhoun starred for Mitchell, while Willie Muir and Cardno turned in a good' game for Seaforth.' Mitchell wins the round by 2 goals and the right to meet Strat a.��sr�nxa�a�ttc+%�r,.i;rm,_: field of 3-2. Lineup: 1 Ego a `` of nee, F Goal, Bob McDoe i ald; defence, Fer„uson; centre, Case; ~ wings, Kruse and McDonald. Brucefield-Goal, Snider; defence •Kitchen; centre, Baird; wings, Work- -1 moan and Grainger; subs, Mustard and ' Broadfoot. PASSING OF MRS, 1t/IERRILL, There passed away in Clinton Public hospital on Monday, Jan. 17th, I Mary Elizabeth Jarvis, beloved wife' c''i the late -Samuel. Merrill, in her 67th' year. She was born on the Maitland concession, Goderich township, be- ing a daughter of the late Wm. rervis, Sr, In 1881 she was married by per -to Samuel Merrill, of the same town- ' ship, who predeceased her two years ago For a couple of years prior to Mr. MerriI•l's death they had resided in ' Clinton. She had been in- failing health for the past eleven years, but bore her sickness with the greatest patience: And cheerfulness, always trusting in her Saviour. She was a very kind, and loving mother, and dearly loved by all her wide .con- nection of relatives and friends. She hadmanyfriends, but;no enemies, and was known to many outside her own family connections as "Aunt Polly." She leaves' to mourn their loss two sons, William of the Base line, and Ira of the Maitland con- cession, 'Goderich twp., also two brothers, John Jervis of the Bayfield 'road and Alfred of Holmesville, and three sisters, Mrs. T. Potter of Goderich Twp„ Mrs. C. H. Holland, which of (Seaforth, and Mrs, T. J. Holland, ode- Winnipeg, also five grandchildren. , nced,iShe was a member of Ontario st. J ghtly church, Clinton, and Rev. C. J M001," 'itecelpts. Balance on hand from 1925. ,$ 50,14 Leg. and Municipal grants 590.00 Leg. grant on account of rain 238.00 Members' fees ..• '\........ • 248.00 Donations 191.00 Admission fees 108.40 Prceeds,'concerts 76.65 Sorrowed on notes 593:95 Rent, extra entries, bdoths, 8ce 119.30 Receipts, Spring show • 403.81 Members paid for 1927 88.00 • Total receipts $2707.25 Expenditure, Prize Money paid .... ....,.$ 829.20 Judges 49.00 Sports, Races, Music, etc..., 88.00 Repairs.: to. buildings, grounds, peas, etc,_ 374.69 Insurance .. .. .. 2.85 Repaid loans and interest ., 616,55 Secretary -Treasurer ...50.00 Printing and Advertising 157.00 Postage, phone, ribbon, ex- cise, etc... .. .. ,42.13 Expenditure, Spring show 437.11 Balance in Bank ,,,.,.,,,,60.72 e- $2707:25 field hockeyenthusias sttwtnethesertd a very thrilling hockey match between the (Brucefield ,Trail Rangers and the Egmoudville Rangers. The pack was Municipal Grants dropped -at the centre between Baird A ,. ,,$ 59.75 and Case and from then on the fight Donations J...., 281.56 was furious. Lone rushes figured Entry Fees ,. :. ....,,, ,,, 62.50 chiefly as combination we's forgotten in the great excitement. Both goal $ 403.81 tenders were kept busy and 'turned Expenditure. away many hard shots. Snider star- 1cd in goal for 'Brucefield, Owing -No the inability of Egntondville's goal tender to be present, Bob McDonald willingly supplied. Excitement never was ma ster of him and owing to his cool level headed manner he was en- abled to manipulate his goal stick to the best of his ability when the •Bruefield quartette all rushed in upon, him. At was thought that he would need a •pairof knee pads if he intended to continue playing goal as he spent the majority of his tune on his knees. But in doing so Addie Mustard fooled hint ;on a nice little raise,scoring for Brucefield. 'Case Cash, in bank $ 60.72 and Feeguson,.starred for the visitors Land, buildings St pens , , , , 2390.00 while Bill MacDonald caused the visitors' !hearts to beat hard and the $2450.00 goalie's heart to stop as he broke through wings and defences with his thrilling rushes. 'Grainger of rBruce- field che.ked many inteadel rushes and played a -real game, 'Workman 100.00 and Baird worked hard throughout the game and kept the Egnrondville goalie busy. Kitchen' on deefnce broke up several rushes and; cased Snider's mind several .times when he Would he expecting a wicked shot. Broadfoot played hard and fast, while of subbing• for the defence, Kruse for Tue Egmoudville showed up spurts of con real hockey but ming to his size, he chu was unable to stand thepace as long by as some of the larger ones. The asst score resulted in a victory for Bruce- Rev Spring Show - Receipts. In the opening period, the iSeaforth boys, rushed the play and scored three goals to the•one cf •Goderich. ;Gode- 'rich scored in a scramble after the locals had netted_:tlteir second goal. The forward line consisting of Muiri- Willis and McMillan. had it all over the opposition and only, 'atrocious luck in shooting stopped them from increasing the score, In •the second and third period the 'Goderich team came td life, and al- most outplayed the locals. The sec- ond period ended 4-2. However Seaforth defence was almost s With" everyr•Goderich man..wor his head offin the last period, the 1pcals,remalned cool and, although •Godellfch came within an: ace of ty- ing 'tfi( scare in the dying Moments of .the game, the Seaforth boys still have a .one goal lead on the round. The teams' '• •Goderich Goal, Elliott; . defence, McCluske3G ; and MnManus; centre, Nairn; wings, Sturdy•and Lannon, subs,, Sale and Cutt, Seaforth-Goal, Brownlee; defence, Barber and Edmonds; centre Muir; wings, Willis and McMillan; . stubs., Weiland and ,Cardno. house conducted the funeral service, which was held at the home of Mr. W. Merrill, on Wednesday afternoon, interment being made in Clinton cem- etery. The floral tributes were beau- tiful, among 'them being a wreath sent by her old neighbors and friends of the Maitland and 16th concessions. The pallbearers were her six neph- ews,' William and John Potter, N. W. Trewartha, and Oliver, Lorne and Leslie Jervis. the FATHER DIES. k ng The following death notice of Id Brucefield Won. Prize money paid $ 317.00 Judges •'12;00 Secretary -Treasurer r 25.00 Printing it g and Advertising69.50 Postage, excise, phone, ri- bon, special police, etc. . 13.61 $437.14 Membership for 1926 324 Number of entries - fall Fair 1736 Spring show , , , , 77 Assets. Liabilities, - Owing on note $ 100.00 E. F. KLOPP IS WARDEN, Goderich, Jan. 25. -At the -in- augurall meeting. of the Huron county council held this afternoon, E. F. Klopp, reeve of Hay, was elected warden for the coming year. Fo w- ing the custom in vogue for a $ er' of years, the Liberals hof the tl •had he privilege this year of the warden. In caucus there_ after the honors and it requlted4,a number of ballots to finally select'Mr. ,Klopp. Reeve AIcEwan of Howick, was tied with Wbpp in the second last 'ballot, but lost out by two' In the. final and Then they, 'ouncil resumed Reeve Klopp was unanimously moved to the chair. After routinebusiness and ap-i pointing the standing committees, the council adjourned till Wednesday tnorniitg, when the county equaliza- tion will be the first 'thing to be taken up. 1 rth &auhty, 13t, ht L. Tye, of` n, was chosen as warden and Reeve Gordon McLaren of I in: Joseph Hawkins of Exeter, from The Times -Advocate, refers to the father of, Mr. Wilson Hawkins, of Seaforth: `Friends throughout this commun- ity'were deeply grieved to learn of the death of Mr. Joseph Hawkins who - passed away at his home on Huron street on 'Sunday -morning, January 16th. Mr. Hawkins had been in a critical condition for several weeks. About five weeks ago he was taken i11 and suffered considerably and later pneumonia developed While the lat- ter had aiinost cleared, in his weaken- ed condition he was unable to stand the strain and he passed away. For days his life hung in the balance and the anxiety fon his condition was manifest on every side by the re- peated- requests for his welfare. Mr. Hawkins was born and raised on the Hawkins' homestead on the London Road, north, He was 70 years of age. For many years he farmed in the 'Township of Usborne where he took an active interest in the welfare of the municipality, havingservedon the council,- being reeve for a num- ber of years and representing the township on the County Council. Since retiring •lo Exeter he has -also taken an active interest in municipal nratters. For two years he has been a member of the council and although confined to his home through illness at the tune of the time of the nomin- ation in ,December he was again per - seeded to allow his name, `to come before the :electors when 'the was again honored in being chosen for a Position for which through illness he was unable to fill. As a municipal servant 'Mr. Hawkins had always stood for the best interests of the community and its highest welfare and he was ever willing to fight for his convictions. His wise counsels' will be missed and his place niust needs be filled by another. Mr. 'Hawkins was united in marriage to Sarah Olte,•who with - two daughters and one son will mourn the loss of a loving husband and father, They are; Mrs. George Hunter, - of Usborne; Mrs. Wilbur Hunter, of .Salvador, Sask., and Wilson, of Seaforth, all of whom have been at their father's bed- side for some time. Three brothers also ` survive, .George and Frank on the London Road, north, and Thos., Detroit, The funeral was held stay afternoon, the remains being yeyed to the James street United rch where service" was conducted the pastor, Rev, D. McTavish, sted by Rev-. Walter Jones and , F. E. Clysdale. A large number A. 17, SUTEIERLAN " ' a„ ie '-'ccs e s. I Milverto in 'Bruce Port 14g "AN OLD-FASHIONED MOTHER" A Dramatic Parable in Three Acts Presented by Young People of St. James' Church ender auspices of the C. W. L. in St, James' - Parish hall Tuesday, February 1st, •1927 Play commences at 8,15 sharp Timeof playing; 2 hours and 15 minutes, Admission 50c, 1 ISSUE No..4 DEPENDABLE a t✓ h« rf � 1.50 We offer this guaranteed Alarm Clock for the remarkably low price for a limited time only, just until our stock is reduced to nor- mal and you will be advised to provide your- self with a good alarm clock at this money saving price. Other Alarm Clocks up to as high as $8.00 Fred S. Savaage ,Jeweler and Optometrist Opposite Post Office. Phones' 194. - Res. 10. were present including many from the Township of Usborne, to pay ,their last tribute to the deceased. The Exeter " council and officials were present in a body. Following the service the friends filed past the open casket. The pallbearers were: Messrs, Eli Goulds, R. Skinner, Wm. Snell, Rd. Hunter, Thos. Clarke. and J. T. Miners, all old neighbors of the deceased Interment was made in the Exeter cemetery." PHILATHEA CLASS The regular monthly meeting of the Philathea 'Class was held on Wednesday evening, January 191h, at the 'home of Mrs. W, P. Lane, there being a goodly number of members. present. The business part of the meeting was in charge of the Presid- ent, Mrs, J. Reid, and the work was ably done. The minutes of the last meeting were read and adopted. The social committee then took charge, during which time the class con- tests,was after.ined t which o tdainty lunch was served by the R -group. A hearty vote of thanks was tendered to Mrs. Lane by the members far her hos- pitality of the evening, Qd 'Vest We have Em L. BOX Phone 43 SPECIALS MOLE al. $25.00 OVERCOATS for $16.00 A11 Woollen Underwear 20 per cent off Your Choice of Work Shirts $1.25 Socks 25e to 80c 20 per cent oil all Dress Shirts Big Reduction on all Men's Furnishings Just see what we mean about the Underwear proposition F n anyway -It will pay you.. Cash onlyin these bargains. - R. 13. BRIGI-fl' Tailoring and Haberdashery Phone. 42 Dress Well and Succeed