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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Seaforth News, 1927-06-30, Page 1WHOLE SERIES, VOL 49, No. 26. DINNERS and SUPPERS Regularly _ M HOT LUNCHES at all :hours OUR HOME MADE SPECIALTIES Prices Reasonable The Olympia Confectionery and Restaurant GREAT are Hutchison's Cured Meats BAKING MOLASSES •= We have best quality in bulk at 6c ib. This is better in quality than what is put up in the ord- inary cans and cheaper: BAKING SYRUP— .We have the best that is put up. It costs us more than table. syr- up, but the difference of cost in what would be. used in an - ordinary ' baking would bet rent. perhaps not more than a Get the best,. Per lb. 1.0m, 35Ingl sh Dinner Ware •97 piece sets plain white with gold line regular $20 for $17,50 Toilet Soap Special, an assort- ment of Albert Soaps. 6 cakes regular price 15c for 250 Nile Green Olive Complexion Soap; 5o or 6 for 25c Castile Soap, 8 for 25e Baking Powder, try Hutchison's 16 oz. can at 25c Toilet Paper 6 for 25c Dairy Butter, We have ample supply and : guarantee the quality satisfactory or we cheerfully return the price F. D HUTCHISON Phone Phorr Phood 166 Real Shoe Values New Sample Shoes in Black Satin and Patent Leather I Strap Reg. $5.50 for $3.15 New Ne& Blond Jaid with Rose Blush trimming Covered Spike and Cuban Heels Reg. $6.00 for $4.45 Women's Velvet 1 strap $ 1.50 ' Sport Shoes with s P ort CrepeSoles $3.85 e Child's Blonds 1 strap size 5 to for 1. 7 .45 Childs Blonds 1 strap size 8 to s $1.65 10/ for . - ' Misses Blond Kid size 11 to 2 $4.®O ar ains in Real Shoes and ReallB g ra Values Surpassed by no Shoe Store in Seaforth F w. CHURCH CARD. North Sidi -United Church—.Pastor, ,Rev. W. P. Lane, B.A. 'Sunday School and Bible classes at 10 a.m. Services both •morning and evening will be .patriotic in nature. Special music thy the choir. PUBLIC SCHOOL REPORT Prom Sr. III. to Jr. IV. Honors through the term and did not need to : write on -'the finals— Elsie ,, Mary ary Reid, 'Helen Merrier, !Betty Southgate, Helen Ran- kin, Helen Sclater, 33essie Edgar. 'Final /Examination—Honors—Vel- ma Quail, 'Pearl Reeves, Grace Free. !'ass. --Arthur 'Golding, Evan Rennie, 'Billie Flett, Dorothy Wiltse, Jack Stevens, [Kenneth Beattie. Recom- mencted—Charlie Pinder. :M. W. Mackay, Teacher. Room III. .Those who passed on the year's •t' s anding without cxamiiraton -- Jim- mie Scott, 'Winnie Savauge, Edna Bateman, Ian _MacTavislt, Harry Sheffer, Leo Joynt. •'•-.. Final Examinations—Honors—Lula Hart, Ross Rennie, Jeannette Joynt, Dorothy Davis, Irene Thbesahart, Jack Hotham, Fred Barlow, Grace Kreu- ter, Patsy Southgate. •Pass.—Elean- or IHenderson, Ross McNalbib, Ray - don Hawkins, Mary Flett, Frank Grieve, Helen Rolph, Lila Wiltse. M. Hartry, Teacher. Room IV.. Honors Keith Sharpe, Stewart Plant, Billy Scott, 'Helen 'McLean, Edna Smith, Labelle Hawkins, Jean Pearson, Jean Pinder. Pass.—Conrad Crawford, 'Helen •Peterson; Ethel Oioggarth, Mattie Edgar, Leona Box, Gordon 'MerKellar, Ross Allen, How- ard 'Siegrist, ,Claire. Buck, Dorothy ;Hudson, Craig ]Buck, :Blanche Wiltse, Garnet Free, Gladys./Holmes. Jean Hays, Teacher. Room V. !Promoted on honor work for year —Jack 'Oheoros, Stewart Geddes,: Jack. Rankin, Jessie 'Archibald, Ruth Cluff, Teddy Southgate, Mary Johnstone. Final 'Examination.--Honors—Dor- othy Examination.-1Flonors. or- othy Golding, tItfarjorie Wigg and Van Bell (equal) George Welab. Pass —(George 'Pinder, ',Billy Box. Nellie Reeves, Mary 1Howe's, Rollie Stewart, Mary Doh sage, Glen Pinkney„ Gord- on 1 ethick, Helen `Crich, Janet 'Baker. e E, H. Elder, Teacher. Room VI. to Room V. Honors. -- Mary . 'Holmes, Merle Keating, ;Howard ,Carroll, Muriel (Hudson, Alice Hudson, Edna Plant and Mac Southgate • (equal), Barry Spencer, ,Billie IWalmsley, Charlie +Bateman, Keith Buck, Alex, Butler, Donna Mole, Leone ,Hotham,' Helen Edier. Pass.—Roy Oke, Dorothy Fraiser, 'Harold Free, Jack Drover, Bolbby .Barlowe, .Madeline Smillie, Jack !MacNab. Glad WS McPhee, Teacher, H. 0. B. PICNIC AT TORONTO. The annual picnic of the Huron Old Boys' Association of Toronto was 'held in ureas 3 and 4 of the Ex- hibition 'Grounds, on Friday last, and was a decided 'success, being attended by dd'uronites hailing from every concession in the Old iCounty..Foren- er residents from the north of the county made the !biggest showing, rWingham and 'Brusseis being excep- tionally well represented. The weath- er was ail that; could be desired, and the location, the most beautiful in the Province of 'Ontario. It• is an eye- opener for newly arrived Huronites in the city, to conte to . our picnic for the first time, .and note the beautiful surroundings. • Trite games were both lively and in- SEAFORTH, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, JUNE 30, 1927. $l YEA teresting, and:. under 'elle direction " of .i3 'H. McCreath, were run off in quick succession The supper was served in the large, Transportation 'Building, tables ibeiag set for hundreds. 'The arrangements "were 'in he .hands of Mrs. R. C, King and her efficient committee, and suffice it to say that the service`. could not have been ex- celled. When Mrs•. King undertakes to do anything, it means sure success. _,,The 'following is a list of the games and prize winners, the prizes being presented at' the. close by Secretary F 'Girls, •7 and under, 50 yard race, Kathleen !Wickens, Marjory Innes. (Boys, 7 years and under, 50 yard, race, Jack .Elliott, ;Rabt. Armstrong. Girls, 10 and under, 50 yard race, JuIe.-;kft'Greath, 'l114gt. Elliott. Boys, 10 and under, 50 yard race, R. McCreabit, Jack Moon. Girls, 1'5 and under, 50 yard race, Dorothy Thompson; Ruth 'Stark. Boys 15 and under, 50 yd race, Jack Rhynas, L. Wilson. Young ladies' race, 100 yards, Mar- garet B,ttrgess, Isabel Sanderson. !Young,,men's race,'100 yards, . E. Thompson, E. Stark. Married ladies, throwing the 'ball, Mrs. Wickens, Mrs. Stark. Clothes pin race, between 20 men and 20 wonsen.,'After an exciting racei the 'women won. 'Men's and women's Ibali throwing, 20 on each side. The men won. l[loep race, sten and women, 20 on each side. Women won. Ladies' .broom foolbaIl race, Cap- tains—Mrs. J. 'Beck, Mrs. J. Guy. Af- ter an exciting tussle for 15 minutes it was declared a draw game. Slow walking race, Mrs. J. Guy, Mrs. Stark. • 'Married men's special race, won •by B.:H. MdCreath. The baseball game between men chosen by Captains E. Thompson and J.'Wasman was declared to be a draw. Judges, Dr. Caniplbell, W. Powell, J. A. Cameron, L. Kennedy and J. Wasman. Starter, B. H. MoCreath. Timekeeper, John Moon. Entry 'clerk, 1e 'Floody. Notes. The slogan of the day was •"On to Goderich and the Centennial .Cele - bra tion," The Transportation Building and trees on the driveway . bore . large cards announcing the Goderich cert - tennial, while 'Secretary Floody dis- trilbuted the same kind of literature on the grounds. ' Robert Holmes was away at Ed- monton. taking a much needed rest, and of course could not be present. .Albert 'Wiseformerly of :Goderich, but recently removed to - Toronto, was first titan on the grounds. Next year -the association will probably offer a silk hat to the first arrival, and then we will see a scramble. There was a big scramble for 100 packages of tea donated by the Thos. Lipton Tea Co., and the interest was intense. . Five pairs of shoes were among the prizes donated by 'Hon, Pres. J. A. McLaren. A meeting of the Goderich 'Cen- tennial .Committee is being held in Hygeia Hall this week, when ar- rangements will be completed for the grand rally on Huron Old Boys' day in ;Goderich, on Friday, Aug. 5th. Major J. 1Beck and Lester Scott had a great chat about old times in Goderich township; and Benmiller. Public school •teachers J. A. Cam- eron and J. Weisman were live wires hi the proceedings, Tipperary was well represented, no less than four natives. of the old set- tlement being present, ,President john Moon can boast of having the most:beautiful garden in Toronto. .Besides that he is a good live president. The veteran treasurer, •John Rob- ertson, was busytaking subscriptions for the Goderich celebration. He ex- pects 2,000 'from the city'will visit Goderich in .August. J. A. IMc'Laren`, puts it at 5,000. - W. Powell, the Best End publisher,' and Seaforth Old Boy, was early en the job, and togk a lively interest in the proceedings, W. M. S. The tWomen's Missionary Society, entertained the ladies of the McKil- lop branch id the Presbyterian iChtu'ch ort. Tuesday afternoon, June 28th. Mrs. 3. IM. Govenlock'presided and led in the opening prayer;- The Scripture •lesson was read 'b' Mrs. White: !Gratifying reports were pre- sented by the treasurer and the vari- ous secretaries. Mrs. J. C. Greig read a comprehensive report of the meet- ing of tele general council in Windsor, Pre pared by Mrs. F. H, Larkin. Miss d th MoKay sang a pleasing solo: which was accompanied on the piano by Miss Ethel McKay. Mrs. George McDonald, 'of'Goderich, Presbyterial delegate to the ;provincial meeting in. Brockville, gave an excellent report`! of that meeting. The (Messenger prayer was read by Mrs, J 3. 'Citiff and the meeting 'closedwith the re- petition of the Lord's prayer in uni- sour' There was a large attendance. At the 'close' of the programme, which was very interesting, lunch was served and a pleasant social hour'! spent; Saturdiy at Savauctes Will be a big day While every offering in the store will be a rare bargain and a great opportunity to buy at reduced prices, we have the following specials which make a strong appeal Many 'pretty Gold brooch- es worth up to $2.00 - 87c each Indestructible - Ropes of h Peazls;worth $3,00 at 98c Cut Glass Tumblers $4,00 a Dozen ?9c for 6 Our 'Special small size Gent's Watch 15 Jewel gold filled, worth $27,00 at $13.501 Limoges Cups and Saucers worth $1.00 Sale price: 49C Eversharp Peneils Regular $1.00 at 'ZJ~r C Indestructible Pearl Neck- lets worth $1.50 at 59c Wine Set, Cut Glass worth $3.00 at 98c Pearls and Crystal Throws worth $5.00 at $2.50 15 Jewel Ladies' Wrist :44.,,, Watch worth $12.00 at � ". h 6.95 Fancy' Bracelets reg. $2.00 M— l 25C : .. One large assortment of Jewelry, Brooches, Bar Pins, Cuff Links, Bracelets worth up to $2.00 at 25c Compacts with chain This newest Worth $2:00 95e EXTRA SPECIALS Lemonade Sets with color- ed Sippers worth $2.00 at 98c Set$� 17 Jewel F. S. Bartlett Gents' Watch worth $25.00, $45.00 15 Jewel, 14 k solid gold Wrist �Tateb worth $22.OU 00 , Similar .t't,:ay better goods worth. up to $3.00 at 50c These are merely *few specials. The whole store will be full of Bargains equally as good on Saturday at s .vi' GIFT SAO'` Opposite Post Office. Seaforth RICHARD PECK. Death came wpb •startling sudden- ness to one of ,$eaofrth's older bus- iness us - .mess non whensr. Richard Peck dropped dead in : his store abotlt,10.20 p.nt. Saturday frgm apoplexy. He had just handed; change to a custom- er, Mr. John Mc'Caa, when he col- lapsed, lapsed, A few Years, ago:l'Ir. Peck, suffered a severe illness, but had re covered and was able to attend to his business as usual and was apparently in good 'hearth, Mrs. Peck had been visiting for a few days with relatives in Stanley township and he had in- tended to go over for her the follow- ing day. He was born in Stanley_ sixty-nine years ago, son of the late ,William Peck, and lived on the farm in that township until coming to Sea- forth about twenty years ago, where he had since conducted a very suc- cessful music uc-cessful'niusic store. He was twice married, his first :wife being Mary' Ann Deihl, to whom he was married in 1887, In 1912 he married Martha Ann Richardson, of Stanley, who survives him, together with two sisters, Mrs. John ,Consitt, Hensall, and Mrs, John Stevepson, !Clinton. Mr, Peck was the last- survivor . of four brothers. The funeral which was private, took place Tuesday afternoon ,from his late residence, Main street, to Bayfield cemetery, service being conducted by Rev. W. P. -Lane. The pallbearers were six nephews, Messrs. Ralph Stephenson, Richard Peck, John Doty son, Thomas Consitt, Fred M'eCly- mont and David Stephenson. Among those from 'a distance who attended the funeral were Rev. Mr. 'Richardson of Waterloo; Mrs: Archie Anderson. and family, Wyoming; Mrs. Herbert Duncan, 'Sarnia, ,brother and sisters to t\trs, Peck; Geo. Anderson, 'Wy- oming; Rev. Henry Deihl, Milverton; Rev. Lewis Deihl, Port Burwell; Mr and Mrs. G. W. Miles, Toronto; Mr, and Mrs, R. H, Peck, London. Mr. Peck was well known throughout the district and' by his, honest dealing and upright character had won the respect and friendship of a very wide circle, Who were shocked by his sudden pass- ing and who extend sincere sympathy to the bereaved, APPRECIATION. The followjng letter was received' by Mrs. H. .1. Gibson, President local branch of the Red ,Cross 'Society: 'Dear' Mrs, Gibson; --On 'behalf of the Ontario ;Division of the Red Cross, I beg to tender to you and the people of Seaforth our grateful thanks for the splendid contribution to «Red Cross funds. Yours is the first complete return to be received from the Province, and we are very grateful for your giving so generous- ly and promptly. Yours sincerely, Adelaide M. Plumptre, Pres., Ont. Division. REPORT OF HOG SHIPMENTS. 'For weelc ending June 23rd. Seaforth—Total 131, select bacon 31, thick smooth 77, heavies 6, _ shop hogs 1.7.` - Walton—Total 6, select bacon 2, thick -smooth 4. +Huron 'County—Total 1,677, select bacon 452, thick smooth 881, heavies 65, • extra heavies 9, shop hogs 117, lights andlfeeders 26. SPLENDID CONCERT. - -The concert given by "The Sun- beam Trio" in Cardno's Hallon auspices Monday eveningunder the ices s of the ladies f St. James' Church was a most enjoyable one and wake, accorded generous patronage hey the public. The trio is composed ed of three highly talented young artists, namely Miss Gladys Slay, of Sarnia, soprano soloist and reader; Miss Greta Lammie, A T;C.M., of .Hensall. violinist, and Miss Kathryn Sells, London, pianist and accompanist, all being graduates of the 'Ontario Insti- tute -for the Blind. In a few 'brief remarks, Rev. Fr. Goetz thanked the large audience for their attendance, after which, in a pleasing and graceful manner, he in- troduced each member of the Trio to the audience. Then followed a pro- gram which was well balanced and delightfuly chosen so as to give some- thing that was sure to suit the -in- dividual taste of all. Miss Slay in vocal numbers and readings, proved a most gifted and charming entertainer, while Miss Laramie in violin numbers and Miss Sells as pianist, displayed outstanding talent and ability. The Sunbeam Trio left a most fav- orable impression on the people of Seaforth who thoroughly enjoyed, the program and who hope they may have an opportunity of hearing them again, BARBARA KIRKMAN. There was a good attendance at the monthly meeting of the Barbara. Kirkman Y. W. A. held in the school room of the Presbyterian church an Tuesday evening. Mrs, H. J. Gibson presided. The Scripture •lesson was read by Mrs. F. We Wigg. Miss Jean Elcoat read the ^Glad Tidings prayer. Miss Edith McKay read -an interesting sketch of the early •mis- sionaries to the Indians in the. 'West before the time of Confederation. The treasurer, Miss Belle Campbell, reported $154.00 on hand to he re - nutted `to the Pres'byterial auxiliary treasurer, Mrs. T, Swan Snaith. Miss Patterson read selections 'from Mis- sionary Gteanings and Mrs, 'Gibson read a well +prepared report of the general council. Muss Edith 1btc.Kay sang a solo, which was accompanied on the piano bye Miss :Hazel Reid. 'Miss MdLean gave an inspiring talk on the topic, Moslem Women. Miss Hattie Murray read a a Confederation prayer and the meeting closed with the Lord's prayer. ENGAGEMENTS. Mr. and Mrs, W. J. Taylor, Varna, aunounce the engagement of their eldest daughter, Pearl' May, to ;Mr, Joseph Stanley Wilton, son of. Mr. Samuel Wilton and the late Mrs. Wil- ton, 'Brussels, the marriage to take plaice in July Mr. and Mrs. W. F. McMillan an- nounce the engagement of their elder daughter, 'Jessie McIntosh, to 'Mr. Stanley Morrison Gray, only son of dfr, and Mrs, W. W. Gray, 'Stratford, the marriage to take place in July: QUALITY -SERVICE POSTAL INFORMATION. The new Jubilee issue of stamps is now on sale at the Post "Office. The issue consists of a lc, 2c, 3c, 5c, 12c and 20c special. delivery. All are very fine examples of the art, and fittingly help' to celebrate the. Jubilee year. Rural box holders are notified the 'Department is insisting that they use the proper printed form when requir- ing a money order 'or postal note; The couriers have instructions not to lift money from rural boxes unless a receipt is given for same. Such re- ceipts are in :the lower portion of the proper form, to be filled out by the Iural patron, No delay in the send - ng of the money order will result. since the courier may be given auth- ority to haft same despatched the sante day he takes it from the rural mail box. These money order forms can be had from the courier for the asking. Registered articles should be handed to the courier and a receipt given for same the time the courier receives the article. , TO HOLD A JUDGING COM- PETITION AT BLYTH A great deal of attention has been given in recent years to County and Inter -County Live Stock Judging and Household Science Judging .Com- petitions. We are pleased to learn from G. R. Paterson, agricultural rep- resentative, that Huron County is at least to have its first event of this kin'd. Arrangements are 'being made to hold a junior Farmers' 'Live Stock fudging competition and a Girls' T.-lousehold Science Judging Competi- tion at Blyth on or about July 21st. For the benefit of the uninitiated, Live Stock Judging iContpetitions consist of the placing of classes of horses, beef cattle, dairy cattle, sheep. and swine, as well as the giving of reasons why the placing were made. Household Science. competitions cam - prise classes of school lunches and family menus, farm living room and kitchen plans, dress parade and country girl's wardrobe. Suitable prizes are heieg arranged and all of the young men and women twenty- six years of age and under who are residents of Huron County are eligi- ble, as well as all members. of active Junior Farmers' and Junior Institute clubs of the county. Teams to rep- resent Huron in Inter-Cotunty com- petitions will:be chosen from among the winners, This is a real effort on thear of the active t Junior Clubs and the De- partment of Agriculture to ,promote greater activity and interest among the young men and young women of the county They should receive the hearty support of all and there should be no difficulty in showing the rest of the Province that Iurnri 1310 ANNUAL Carden Party DUFF'S e a u i': ea. W PI LTO N Wednesday, July 6111 on M r . W. J. Wood't. Lawn Hottentot Entertainers Will furnish the program The Committee were fortunate in securing this famous: group which. consists of Male Quartette, Char- acter ComedianandPianist. The, first half is an old time Minstre Entertainment, - consisting o Southern Melodies interspersed with Darkey Wit and Humor: The second part is done in white- face and quartettes, solos, etc, are emphasized. The comedian give&. Irish and English : Character." Songs in costume. Saaforth Band in. Attendant' Lunch served from 6 to 8;34 Refreshment Booth Adults 50c, Children 25e Rev. W. S. Maines, Pastor Mrs, J. S. Ritchie, Pres. ' Ladies' Aid coareanertaramaggmagrauganwomawassmanerammuniatrs- St. James' Church Friday July fist, 192' commemorating the Diamond Jubilee of Confederation in Can- ada there will be a High Mass oil Thanksgiving at 9 a.m. followerd, by a sermon fitting the occasion Saturday, July 2Di921. Y7.£ qb ' A Requiem High Mass at 8 a. for the repose of the souls of our dear dead, especially of our pros neers for. God and country in th province. Sunday Morning July 3' First Mass at 8 o'clock, At 10.30 there will -• be a High Mass of Petition for peacein Can- ada and for its growth and pros- perity both spiritual and materials Sermon to harmonize with the occasion. : The service will bei concluded with the singing of the "Te Daum" etc, Rev, E. F Goetz: RANIUMIEMPEATIMIVISOMIRVINI standsIfirsf in young people as welt as in agricultural wealth.