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Home My WebLink AboutThe Huron Expositor, 1916-12-29, Page 8appy ew Year! New Year's Resolu- tions are now in or- der. .May we sug- gest ? Resolve that, during the coming g year you'll buy all your Footwear at this stor- for the various depart= gifts with the c011eetio be very gratifying to {fht *Min XPOOtter over $70, and With t DISTRICT MAITERS resolutions of service year. Mr. .Tarries Coale and Miss Hazel Whyte to own your own power plant at Ni- agra Falls operated by the Hydro - Electric Power COMM/BS/OD andobtain power at actual/cost. By voting "No" you vote to halve the plant owned and controlled by the Ontario dea ernritent who may snake us pay more than the actual cost and take profit for' the benefit of tl e whole province. t Be sure You Can't Do Better ! You Might Do Worse ! appy New Year again an. d trust that 1917 will De hted for you with geod th and happiness and all other good things you wish for yourselt. j. E. Wilbeg QualitI footwear te Expositor Office, Seafort The New Year Right. - Have that long delayed photograph, which you have promised your friends so often, made on New Year's Day. Our Studio. will be open, from io Ancient Order of Foresters.—A t the regular xrteeting of Court Sherwood No 6065, A.O.F., the follovring officers were elected fe r the sena of 1917: C. Treasurer Ed Daley; Secretary, E. L. B., Robert Reid; Trustees, 3. G. Scott, J. Finch, H. Jeffrey and W. Bristow. Dr. Scott Court Physician and W. D. Hoag, correspondent te.the Ancient Foresters • Death of Mrs. Warnen—The sad news was received here on Tuesday of the death of Margaret Bethune, wife , of Mr. W.T. Warner, which occurred at her home in , Moosomin, Sask., on that day, after an illness extending over a year. Mrs. Warner was the eld- est daughter of the late Colin Bethune end of Mrs. Bethune of Seaforth, and she has many friends here Who will sincerely regret to learn of her death and who will sympathize with those who have been bereaved. She is surviv- ed by her husband, several daughters and one son, who is fighting in France. passed aWay on Christi Sproat Ross, beloved McAdam, formerly of D ly of Seaforth. Mrs. James and Eliza. Ross a late Robert -Chatters, o She and her now ber came here this stimen that the change woul but in spite of all that lovine. hands could do vail and she passed p The funeral took place home of Mrs. Robert leaves to mqurn her lo devoted husband and Mrs. .Routledge, of Ca B, McLean, of Egenond Beattie of Welland. wn to attend the funeral, Mr. Robert Beattie, o 1 Another Election Re unusual occurrence h the nominations whie Friday evening last. two nominations we Mayor, two for Reev Councillors. tSince the -she present Reeve, Mr and five councillors h ; office thus necessitati -don -to fill the office of Councillor. Mayor S retiring, is the young the most capable and sas• the town has ever h Christmas Visitors.—Among those of its. ffairs. and very tut of town who spent Christmas at is expressed by the r their homes or with friends here we decision rtot to accept noticed the folic,wing:—Ada GovenlOck Mr.. Stewart has give . of Shelbourne; Florence Thompson, same close personal a Anna Fell, Florence McKay and Mist- gives to his own busi nie Laidlaw, Toronto; Nettie Shilling- town has had the be known business abilit gratis. During his te affairs of the town stability they have many years and we h re -consider his decie is equally true- of ex- law, Toronto; Rae Govenlock, Lindsay: Jessie Scott, Breemore; Janet Goven- lock, Cobcconk; Rena McKenzie, Strat- ford, Mazie Horan, Toronto; Marion Watson, Zurich; Nettie Pethick, Mary Gillespie and Ethel Kerr, Ayr; Agnes MeKay, Stratford Normal; Phe lie. Cowan, Dundas; Bessie Grieve, Wm. e • that pie amounted to . gifts came the coming superintend - while 'kiss at the or san cAdain. Was a the late nieee of i the in the hope ical skill and proved of TIO Thursday to_ iy‘ from the hatters. She 4 loving and hree sisters, Ile, anel Mrs. were all here o her nephew ired.--A very ariian from were held on ireceived for that meeting and ten for however, nnly J1, A. Stewart, e qualified for another- elec- yor and one wart, who is St, .but one of ffinient mayors 'd at the head general regret epayers at his he - office the e tion that he eiss so that the fl of hie, well d has had it the financial assumed a enjoyed for he may yet n The same millers J. J. o else declin- e been mem- 'Vaa Egmond, of Regina, are thor- I at the parental home of the affa'rs• thegroee, of Paris, and Mr ave served chalk, of Stratford, spen y and faith- with their parents, Mr. these things e. ssottschalk.-L-Rev. Dr. Me or apprecie chell, will conduct services been $ome byterma church on Sunda that a very payers con- Robert, Muldrew, of Sask visiting at the home of ear's council Mrs. J. R. Scott and R. or no cause with other friends in thi hese cireurn- Mr. and Mrs William Mc en will i see der their de - t to act at ow that the i Morrow, London; Alex. McKenzie, Oc- ed re-election. They i er, Detroit; Miss Ballanterne,Waterloo• good many years, Alice Corbett, Stratford Normal; Ro):. oughly conversant Everett, North Bay; Jaek Ilinchltea of the town, and Holiday. Gifts London; Oscar Van Egmond, Hamiltni the ratepayers with a Horan, Merlin; Della Thompson, Lon- are not alwaYs reco etv Year Greetings We wish you, lt 5,0 I/Peeks of Health 365 Days of Happiness ompson's Boo Seaforth Mary Harvey, London, Alex. Harvey, London, vey Sarnia, spent Chr Mr. and Mrs. W. D. V Mr. and Mrs. W. G. V children left this es -eek Pa., to.spend New Yea Mr. and Mrs. nd Miss Hare stmas at the 3. Burrows.— nEgmond and `riEgmond and for Fradford, s with Mr. W. ing with relatives in owanstown.— Mr. Hugh Welsh of amilton spent Christmas f.,,t; the home of his parents, Govenlock, who has een spending some months here, left on Wednesday morning for Vancouver. Mrs. Laird and son, Robert, accorripanied her as 0 far as Toronto—Miss Margaret Broad - foot, of Moose Jaw, who is attending school in Toronto, is spanding the holi- days at the home of hfsr grandfather, kstore - McKillop, left this weelk on a month's holiday in Muskoka ---Vliss Cora Geib spent Christmas here pit the home of her parents, Mr, and Mrs. H. Geib. gent for New Idea Patterna Coming to the Front—Two more sedorth boys are rapidly corning to Ithe front in their adepted countries. Saturday We -notice by the Regina Morning sfer of -she Leader of a recent date that MT. Jas. Manufac- nephew of Mr. James Cowan, of this learn that town, was elected an Alderman ol that /leg a eon- city this month being second on the now, is to list Mr. Ilabkirk waS connected with De Lacey, ' the Winnipeg' Free Press for some t the home years, later moving ta Regina where y. — A he is now with The Leader; and he has the Red meny old friends here who will extend Auxiliare eortgratulations to hint on hie prefer - ie Library ment, and will watcla with interest at four .)€- 'we career in the municepal field of this se societies great western city. 1 isses Neil 1 e -We received this Week a handsome ristmas booklet fr rn the Imes of a> th Southern Pacific ailway in Texas 9 and Louieiana, in which we rietice the 's> name of Mr. John Farbes, as chief clerk, of the General offices, situated at Houston, Texas, a Position to which he was appointed last October after a co ection of several eears with this pn ro d. This is the lar est office of any ra lway in the Southe States, there being several hundred employees. Mr. Forbes is a son of the late Arthur drs last leas strr turi this sid be of of joie Cro will on are of ho Mr. of fo sp as and sol tha nex to mei me ing we arranging for the trai of their factory buildi t, to the Fred Robins() g Co We are glad fatitory which is erapl able number of hands ept in operation.—Mr. mithville, is visiting is son, Mr. L. T. De business meeting o s Society, and the Wa be held in the Carne ursday, January 4th, . All interested in th cordially invited.—The tratford, spent Christ e of Mr. and Mrs. 0 and Mrs. William G russels, spent Christ er's home here.—The lel service on Sunday hurch, commencing at . closing shortly afte ial, prayers will be off iers at the front and • all who are interested he Service in the Meth Sunday evening will, FOrbes, and of Mrs. Forbes, now of uestions pertaining the wan, Clinton, and was born land received his ibers of the Honour ess career in the rivate bank e oriel tribute paid to gan & Co., which °merles carried e made the great $ae business here but fer some years he their lives in the cans s . been , a resident of Uncle Sarr's are .fighting. and Mrs. Bert ; whete ia gain ng a well deser- as at the car Neil.— llespie, jr., as at the e will be a t St Thom - 11.30 p. m. red for our it is hoped will attend. dist church be devoted oll and a lin BAGS --Walrus grain, leather - double -ha -utiles at itgArr GRAIN LEATHER BAGS— Slade on English frame, leather - LEATHER SUITCASES 24 fnch, swbg handles solid 'SELLS of all deseeptions—Four large Cob Bear Robes; Goat Robes .. Saskatchewan Robes, rubber lined. NSW and Gloves --Buck, Horse and le Harness, our own make. Set beautiful No. 1 Harness 111911M Harness—OW-mg to the increas- ed cost of leather, this harness will advance from 10 to 15 per cent in the New Year. Place your order now and save money. Her- Dess (less collars) for..p8,50 up ° etre Harness is far superior ta factory work. Our paices as low as any *ice catalogied. • ' dons -Joe Brawn, Du/nil/Me, Cora Geib ate , an a • Mrs. Parker, London, Wm. McKay, criticism but we also Toronto. large majority of the see eider the record of th Button—Marshall—A quiet but pr 5t- such that there was 1 ty vsedding was solemnized at the for critieism, and und llethodisttparsonage Seaforth, by Rev stancs -these gen cisions and again coo the Council 13eard, w wn will appreciate t G. MeIC ey on Saturday Decembor their way clear to ree 23rd, when Ida Mae, youngest daugh- , ter of Mr. R. C. Marshall, of Ingersoll, i was united in martiage to Mr. John William Button, only son. ef Mrs. A i Button, North Main Street. -The bride, ; who was/ uhattended, wore a smart I travelling suit of nigger brown broad- cloth with shell pink blouse, of crepe de chene and embroidered lace and a rolling sailor hat of browre velvet. I trimmed with metallic flowers. After the ceremony and luncheon the young couple took the afternoon train o.a a honeymoon trip to Ingersell and other points and on- their return they will reside in Seaforth. The bride was the i recipient of many useful and beautiful igifts, among' them being an electric stove from the Methodist church choir of which she was a valued member. The Expositordoins with many friends in extending congratulations. • Brocteri k's Harnes Shop Opposite Conunercial Hotel. /Crooks Suit Cases Club Bags Hannon—Grieve-The home of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Grieve, McSillop, just north of Seaforth, was the scene of a very interesting event on Tues- day, December 26th, when their eldest daughter Helen Agnes and Thomas B: Hannon, of Logan township, were unit= H. Larkin of ed in marriage, Rev. F. The Best mas laway by her father, was exqtrisitely WOOD WANTED—Tendert 3 ft. wood (E? mid hard maple cords nard tma le 90 in. long, &loon» villa 0 welt on or be FOR SA10E-7 roomed ism so uprightipiatta for sale. ppl St., Seatorth, Single sleighs with wide flat box especially suitable for tea VICTORIPBONOGRAPH I? 5 machine as gocd as new wit and clioim collection west o Any penton wanting nair ply to P, O. box 591, Seaforth FOR SALE—One cow and c Ro oin and Board Wanted it Locale Briefs.—Mis Miss Mery Cowan a Smillie, of Toronto spending the holidays here;—Sergt. Robert Can., Artily Dental Co was here during Chri gowned in flesh -colored crepe de ehene iting friends and at hi - with pearl trimmings and carried a Dr. Smale ii a grad bouquet Of white carnations. Miss There is scarcely a family in Huron County that is not re- presented in the 161st Battalion BOW' overseas. Could anything be more ap- propriate than to have or to give as a Christmas Gift than a photo of Him in His Battalion. We can provide you with an excellent photo of this Battalion handsomely framed, or if you -,ialready have this photo, we can frame it for you from the beaut- iful range of picture frames we have in stock. G. SCOTT We wish to thank our customers our the r patronage during the. past year and we take this occasion of eaeh and all con- tinued prosper ity during the com- ing season. R SCOTT Jeanette Grieve, younger sister of the bride, played the march.. The color remembered by man people in town.—Mr. scheme of pink and white in the dra beautiful, artistic and festive. After the signing of the register, the assem- bled guests, being made up of a limited. company of immediate relatives, Spent a pleasant hour around the festal table The gifts to the bride weoe irseful and handsome, showing the esteem in of Stratford spent 0 latter's parents, Mr. Kay.— r. Roy Evere was at home for 0 Thomps n ,of Owe. Christmas. with his p Mrs. Thomas Thomps E. C. McClelland, of which the young people are held. Mr. Mrs. TC S. Hays, fo 1 and Mrs. Hannon left on the afternoon Miss Marion- Brown, suit of navy blue, and after their re- H d , M Brown train east, the bride travelling in a holidari fwith her turn from Toronto will.take up their Miss Brown has been residence in. Logan township. They staff of I•the Toronto start out on their united joutney with the heartiest good wishes of a host of and will' begin her du erintenclent of the E friends in which The Expositor joins. ment e rly in the Ne ian Sunday school gave "White Gifts •er here. Mr. Joint Hi ; For the King," in the chutaron Friday 1 evening last. The service, which is a miest beautiful one was carried out . 1 by the scholars in a very impressive i manlier. The platform decpratione • ! were all in white, the cross at which i the gifts were laid and the star on the are gue t at the hom --Mrs. Vanstone, of Egmon over the holi and Ge rge Bethune • 1 organ. The school was divided into C. P. R. line of steam four departments,Cradle Roll, Prim- Christmae holiday's . ary, Intermediate and Senior. Th t a their mother, Mrs. cradle roll was represented by five wee P. E. Lennon, of 0 *'° , girls each carying a string of coppers, holiday at the home , • four hundred in all. That contribution James Devereaux, If ' with the primary goes to the Fresh ' —Mr. Bert Archibald . Air Fund a the church for poor chi d- , spendirt i rem The classes in the Primary de- his par .. i aartment presented their gifts in i white baskets which were placed) in a chibald. chener, • ; larger one lung on Shepherd's Crooks and Mr • held by two girls, while the white ban- eeit anci e; ner told the object for which the gifts ilton, sp V were given. The 'Intermediate de- partment whose gifts wereilgiven- to ton.—M al home the Belgian Relief Fund presented : ece spen • their's ir a unique way. A white boat er, me on the platform floated a banner on spendin which was Belgian Fund while four - in this sailor boys carried the anchor leden • with the gifts and placed it on the of Detr • • • a white banner for the Ruthenian with rel Fund of the Presbyterian church. car Van • There was also on the programme a the holi • number of ChristreaR hymns and carols Ie. Van • I solos recitations, and choruses, all of Louis * • whieji were very appropriate and Ha welt rendered by the members of the Ha Sunday School. The carols sung bY mas a 0 • the Sunday School choir were' me, W. • very much enjoyed and appreciated by spent C 0 the audience, Too rauch praise can- IvEr. • 'not be given to the teachers who had spent 40.0.0400.0.0.0.0.04.0. i charge pf the planning and decorating mt. 3. the holiday nts, Mr. and Mr. and M s. were "holida Mrs. A. Mid of Mr. and M ss Minnie M Christmas y, of McLen a few wee 't was visi wek.—Mr tives here. ay with his m gmond in endergast es of Chic et of Gode hear homes McKay. ha istmas at rge Miller, Anderson, f 1 he ed by next tor 12 cords 4 of beach) also 2 the 1st of March Re with 2 loto, Baker. Centre ALE—VictOr No. rge oak horn giv- reeords selected th. best balanced .25594 - 2559x2 rth. 2560x1 ten St„ St. Thom - 1802(2 Edith Scott, Mr. Stewart iversity are a their homes Srnale, Of -the s at Winnipeg, te of -the Sea - Ile and will be Of the young 4 Mrs. Meyers, ✓ stmas at the , of North Bay Sound, Spent exits, Mr. and —Mr. and Mrs the guests of Guelph, were the guests of ,Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Coatese-Mr. and- Mrs. Joe have a Young man Chrsitmes. — piraeney, and family f Stratford, ability of Mr. Stewart for its Mayor. i ise is visiting his par nts,"Mr. a id have resorted to un nd criticism. My I think, also, that it is very unfortu- nate that instead of standing behind I him in his effort to o his duty some standing on the temp ranee question is t s spending the' saent Christmas with Mr. and Mrs. R. ipClark. —Miss Helen - Fitzgerald nt to her home in To onto for the idays.--Mr. Oscar Sp at, of Cali - s. John Sproat.—Mr. a d Mrs. 'Wm. safficiently known, a d I feel satisfied , neaa and children spen the holiday that the Mayor, Re ve and Council Mrs. Duncan's home in Stratford.— af 1916 have done 11 that could be i . (Dr.) H. H. Ross nd daughter effected by them in egard to the en rgaret, were in Listowel this • eek. fiercing of temperanc Taws. I am sat - r. and Mrs. Joe Rob' hon, of Nap- isfied, also, that the t mperance peo ;le 1 ee, are visiting at the home ef hie Would accomplish mo e if they worked rents in Egmondville. Master Geo. in sympathy with th officials of the !Intosh, of Buffalo, is isiting his town instead of assu ing an antagon- Mr. James Stewart is lidays with his da.ughte arlesworth, in Petro arks has gone to her ho d. ---Miss Nina Currie, at Sherkston, visited Mr; and Mrs. Robert ek..—Mr. and Mrs. L. lt, Tend Mr. and Mrs. burta spent Christmas Mr, and Mrs. Willie . john McNabb, of ent Christmas at his e. Clancy, of Toronto, o e Dominion Bank staff et ifford Bell, of Toronto s epending the holidays re. ---Mr. and Mrs. Ro eat Christmas in East r. and Mrs. Harvey; s r. and Mrs. W.S. Gotts- Christmas in the Pr s- thhewan, is his sisters, carlett, and A PROTEST. T the Editor of The Expositor,— ill yoh kindly permit me space to enter a protest against the use which being made of the annual nom- • tion meeting. Why turn this meet - into a temperance discussion when. real urpose is t receive nomin- in in t at* ons fo the ensuing year and to h ar the financial and other reports attle mid Miss 'Elizabeth Eckert, of al o like to enter a I protest against Detroit, spent Christmas -ith Mr ard s me of he remarks iwhich I am in - Mrs. C., Eckart, near townd---Mr. Frank i f ed ere made a the meeting on Jaekson, of Montreal, splt Christmas ' F *day n ght, especi ly the remarke J ckson in Egmondville.—Mr. A. A. I feel . that after ha ing sat at the from P .s c uncil telard for the resent year with at the the ese gentlemen/ I we ld not be dOing duty !if I did not enter this pro- • nd Mrs. H. ady to r of the council, in regard to the ere in Exe- every lerich spent which the coml- pon to enforce. ri. George " Mayor Stewart ! g a solo at ing service to advertise far : which was ions that were 1 .omas Hills 'who were being - McLenhan has returne Moines to spend Christma Commercial. Miss El Reading, Mich,, is visiting and &Wei. here.—Miss P son and Master Claude ter for Christmas.—Mr. Little and daughter of Go the holidays with Mr. and Brownlee. Miss Little sa both the morning and eve in the PrsbYterian ehure much enjoyed. —Mr. is visiting his son, Mr. a ci 0 1 a h these ge other memb o their duty orcm of every la is legally called ing fill d by people plicati for posit iticized atter b ated n pled t thro ous c Mara Hills, Margaret cChittenden is *siting rela- tives in Guelph.—Mr. iam McLen- nan went to Harriston fo Christmas. —Miss jean Govenlock is spending the holidays with her sis er, Mrs. A: Scott.—Miss Minnie Me y was a To- ronto visitor this week. Mr. Brown of the Dominion Bank we t to Toronto for Christmas.—Miss M Donald, of ti 1 as n.ot ha 'ng done their • en the Ma or brought this is had bee one of his elec- es and he i tended to see it gh. This re eived the unan- nsent of th council. After present officials we e re-appointe of the conneil. While will not under- take to .iumerate all the instances in • gale te, her home in Emb 3.—Miss Et- which t ese gentlen en showed that ta Bos4 of Toronto, spent hrietmas at. they were perfectly illing to do th her home her.—Mr. Harry. Adams, of whole cliity, I would Toronto, visited over the holidays at the presen,t Mayor cltd what perhaps the honie of his parents h re.-1V.Ir.J.T, ree Mayor of Seaforth of recent years Diekson, of Toronto, spe t Christmas at any rate—has do e. He had the in town.—Mr. Roy Nelso tance make two ' Sohnd was a Christmas ' ss, each of these . da viSitor.—Mr. and Mrs Mt., Oscar Reid, of Ottaw ther instance he ; of .Grinisby, Mr. Willie two gentlen er., awa and Mr. Harry S Mayor's instr,tc- soli, were guests at d to do with the . arid, Mrs. H. Paige, f were to see that is fortunate to i *th the business 1 ge , of Owen sitor here.— , was a holi- Constable in one being fined, In an Bert Spe.sre acted as police ma Herb Paige, junction with Paige, of fine being imposed o eare, of In- in this case also. The he home of tions to those who h ✓ Christmas. enforcing of the Iaws Kinney. of these laxirs were enfo I think that the to • • • • • • 0 • at the Rectory. appointed to the eneral Hospital ies as night sup- ergency depart- Year.—Mr. E. a, spent Christ • e of his rnoth- hley, Stratford of Major Hays. M Stratford, was ursers en the d s, are spring s his sister, Mrs. w d daughter are A rs. Jame 11/iller, of guests of most, of Hain - at the parent- C Robert Johns- if; ns Algonia, is with relatives John McLeod L. hO fo at Ar- Kit- s • • • • • is sister, 'Mrs. and Mrs. Os- amilton, Spent ther Mrs. C. MT. Rebert and Val.ter spent 7hrist- Carona; Sask., lativeS here.— he Tay r-An- • e McIntosh. ietic attitude towards I them. pending the , Thanking you, Mr. ditor, ho is teach - McGee this Notes.. ---The Chris mas tree enter - L. aKe %Ir. us osne, ' (ol tainment at Bethel ch ch was well at-, at the home tended although the night was cold and storrny.—Robert Adams is mot -- sommommiliessimimirlium Waste Pa w. Dungannon, 1 ing away from the . 1 week. We heir he is are back to Ontario in Seaforth.—A num ere, spent ; referencie. in last we University, :•of his having reserve arron farm this , er of westerners going to reside I e to the effect 200 acres should t his home have read 20 acres.—We learn that ert *McGee Wedding bells will be ringing .in Wal- , e near future.— e of teachers in coming year.— utor to The Ex - we will express upon which we all its readers eople in general ty, honor and W, T. Red a ' Superior ewartha's, near e at MT. John eek Mr. Grieve g litter carriers. severe! farmers rieve is an ex- rk, and always awanosh.— ton and vicinity in t There may be a chan sections 8 and 9 this positor for 30 years, the wish that the yea er Kin.dly keep all old aewspapers and ti n. Everything collecte is turned i to money to buy eomf rtf3 for the • are about entering w field profitable one fo ind for the Canadian and that ,order, hon trnthfulne'ss will prey Grieve reeently ins litter earrir at WnaT -Winthrop, and also Driscoll's, while last was at Alton insfalli and water bowls for in that district. Mr. pert in this line of 0 • • • • • • • • 0 • • • 0 0 0 • 0 • • • ew Year' s Greetings tit With the hope that this New Year's Vay finds our friends and cus- tomers buying a lull measure of sat- isfaction as a result of their relations with us. We wish to express our pro- found. thanks ;or their valued pat- ronage during the year, and at the smile time we offer our assurance that we will endeavor to remain alwaxs worthy of their highest c onfidence That this New Year has an abun- dance of happiness and prosperity in store florthe people of Seaforth and surrounding coun- try is our earnest wish. ilMaciavish pry Good; - SeafOrtb