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The Huron Expositor, 1920-01-02, Page 8• • =s ITO JANUARY 2, 1920 eetingsLHE EURO DisTi tier MATTERS o EXPOSITOR, 3:24th. McDonald &W�ls n donduct one of the largest businesses for electric light supplies in Toronto and it is of interest to Huronians from the fact that Mr. McDonald is a native of Bay - UR MANY FRIENDS AND VIERS:—MAY YOU ENJOY i•DLY MEASURE THE SPIR- i GOOD CHEER OF CHRIST - MAY THE COVING YEAR I`# i E - OF UNSURPASSED 4EALTH AND HAPPINESS FOR YOU AND YOURS, AND MAY ALL YOUR EFFORTS BE CROWNED WITH SUCCESS- FOR YOUR PAST PATRONAGE WE THANK YOU, .AN HOPE TO CONTINUE SERV- ING YOU WITH FRESH UP -TO - HATE GROCERIES,, MEATS AND PROVISIONS IN 1920. 4.5 Phone 58 I Dorsey and MacKinnon The Big Store on the Corner - at-- JY .DAL Jeweler and Optloian. Tomer Marriage Licenses SEAPORTS* ON T Stratford, Ont. inter Term from Jan. 5th. Western Ontario's largest and best Commercial School. We give . thorough courses and have experienced instructors in Commercial, Shorthand, and Telegraphy departments. We assist graduates to positions.. Write for our free Catalogue. .It may interest you. D. A. MCLACHLAN, . Principal CREAM WANTED We have our Creamery now in full operation, and we want your patron- age. We are prepared to pay you the highest prices far yoilr cream, pay you every two weeks, weigh, sample and test each can oP cream carefully and give you statement of the same. We also supply ;cans free of charge, arid give you an honest business deal. Call in and see us or drop a card for particulars. THE SEAFORTH CREAMERY Seaforth Ontario James Watson GENERAL INSURANCE AGENT , REAL ESTATE AND LOAN AGENT DEALER IN SEWING MACHINES. Four good houses for sale, conveniently situated in the Town of Seaforth. Terms reasonable 'and possession given promptly. Apply at my Office for particulars. Photographs Orders -are corning in now for Christmas Photographs. Better come in now and see our New Styles,,; n Folders and ar- range to ha,4fe a sitting. A dozen Portraits will take care of 12 friends. We can please you. D. ]F, BUCK Seaforth. Ont. Our 1ianos standards of t.'.. s. tone and lnusi- excellence. You have but to 'see admire, to hear to be charmed. •y are made on honor and sold the 1e way. If youwant a piano at we feel sure we can satisfy you in va-. ve your order now and save the :ce in price which is to be in of January. E Hugill = comm. Gotch—Daynian.-.Miss Edna Day - man, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Dayman, of 'McKillop, left on Satur- day last for New Orleans, La., where alle became the bride of Mr, R. C. Gotch, son of Mr. and Mrs. S. Gotta - chalk,, of Seaforth, on Wednesday, December 31st, 1919, at four o'clock. The bride wore a suit of nigger brown with a satin hat to match and an over blouse of corn -colored georg- ette. ltdr. ` and Mrs. Gotch will re- side in New Orleans. A Sheaf Of Memories. --"A Sheaf of Memories," a tribute to the mem- ory of the tate Anna. A. Fletcher, and dedicated to her husband, Rev. Colin Fletcher, D.D., of Thames Road, Us - borne township, by the Huron Pres- byterial Women's Missionary Society, has just appeared. The booklet is from the pen of the Provincial Press, secretary of the society, and Mrs. Ethel M. H. Smith, 'of Lucan, and is admirably. written and compiled. It includes excellent photos of Dr. and Mrs. Fletcher and of the manse at Thames Road. The proceeds of sales are to be devoted to the Anna Fletcher Memorial Fund for the translation of Christian literature . for the women and children of China, so successfully carried on by Mrs. Donald McGillivray at Shanghai. saw • Intermediates Win At Goderich.— The oderich-The hockey bays got away to a good strat on Friday evening last when they played their first game in the Intermediate series at Goderich and won out by a score of 9-1. The game was a fair exhibition of hockey, but as the score indicates Goderich was outclassed and at no period was Sea- forth forced to extend itself. The. score by periods was 2-1, 1-0, 6-0. The next game of the series will be on Tuesday evening, January 6th, when Goderich will, play the return game- in the Palace Rink, The fol- lowing was the Seaforth line up: Goal, McGeoch; left defence, Hoffman; right defence, Sills; centre, Reid; right wing, Hoffman; left wing, Reid; substitutes, hays and Dick; Referee, Lightfoot, Stratford. Death of Mrs. Thomas Ingles.—.- There died in Belmore on December 20th, Helen Scott, dearly beloved wife .of Thomas Ingles. She was a daugh- ter of the late Robert Scott, of Burn- side, McKillop, and a sister of Mr. William Scott, of this town. Fifty- two years ago she was married to Mr. Ingles and went with him to live in Carrick township. She was a woman of lovely character; to know, her Was to love her, and her great: loss in the home will be keenly felt. She leaves behind her a sorrowing: husband, three daughters and one son, Mrs. Will- Arkell, of Teeswater,' Rev. Mrs. Alexander Gipson, of Sunderland, Mrs. Arnold Stewart, of Streetsville, and Scott °Ingles on the farm. Theremains was' laidt to rest in McIntosh cemetery on Monday af- ternoon. / f Election of Officers.—At a meeting of the Christian - Endeavor Society of Egmondville church held on , Monday evening, December 29th, 'the follow- ing officers were elected: President, Miss Laura Chesney; 1st Vive-Presi- dent, William Eyre; 2nd Nice -Presi- dent Ben Johnson; Recording Secre- tary, Ross McGonigle; Corresponding Secretary, William Strong; Treasurer, Ivan Forsyth; Organist, Miss Ella Chesney; Assistants, Miss W. Chesney and Margaret Weiland; Convener of Programme Committee, Mrs, Kling; Assistants, Miss Finnigan and Edward Brown; Convener of Literary Com- mittee, W. Finlayson; Assistants, Ross McGonigle and Miss B. McLellan;, Convener of Social Committee, Miss B. Chesney; Assitants, Miss Mabel Cameron . and Mrs. Govenlock; Con- vener of Look -out Committee, Miss Margaret Grieve; Assistants, Ivan Forsyth, Jas. Lane, A. Leatherland,1 M. Tyndall, Miss Grace Elgie and G. Carnochan; Convener of Music Com- mittee, H. Ward; Assistants, Miss Annie Moore. Miss Doig, Jas. Upshall� and Miss., Sadie Robinson. Egmondville Notes, Mr. and Mrs. Thompson, °of Barrie, are visiting their daughter, Mrs. (Rev.) McLean: Since coning here a few weeks ago, Mrs. Thompson has been confined to her room through illness.—Mr. Harry Grieve, of Brampton, spent the Christ- mas holidays at his home here. We are pleased to note that Miss Eva Love, who was brought home from Toronto quite ill, is now able to 'be around again.—Messrs. George, Frank and Harry Jackson spent Christmas at their home here,—Mr. Joe Robin- son, Of Toronto, was home for Christ- mas.—Miss M. McLean, of Blyth, spent Christmas with her mother, Mrs, W. B. McLean.—Miss Ray Gov- enlock, of Lindsay, is home for the holidays.—We are sarry,,to note that Mrs. E. Papple, Mill Road, is serious- ly ill with pneumonia. --Mr. and Mrs. John Davis, of Goderich, spent Christ- mas with Mrs. Davis' parents, Mr. and Mrs. F. Robinson,—Mr. D. Mouleneaux of Chicago, spent Christmas with Mr. John Prendergast. --' Miss Bessie Grieve was a visitor in Tara oyer the week end. 'Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Hor- ton and Jake Sproat spent the week end in Stratford.—Mr. Ray, McGeoch was home for Christmas. Good To Employees.—The following item appeared in the Globe of Tues- day: The employees of McDonald & Willson, Limited, received a pleasant surprise when they were informed that insurance had been taken out on all their 'lives and that the premiums and all other expense incident to the undertaking would be paid by the company. The amount of insurance is graded iFtishQTding to kllgt11 of ser- vice, gradually, incl -'easing from $500 for those who have been less than one year in the employ, to $3,000, to those who have been with the company for a period of twenty-five years or over. Should the employee die, the family or such other beneficiary as la named will receive the amount of the insur- ance. Employees under sixty years wholly or arf tlllY ,a�'e who may beoart ` and dled are also provided fort -*mho may 'e havefilige"•. of a nurse s , nee went - field. Huronians succeed wherever - they go., The Nominations.—The nominations for Seaforth were held in the town hall on Monday, evening, but there was, apparently, very little interest taken in the proceedings, as there was only a very -slim. attendance of rate- payers present. After the time for nominations had expired; the chair was taken by Mr. J. A. Wilson, town clerk, and each of the candidates was called upon. There was quite a flow of eloquence and town business was exhaustively discussed, and if the pos- ++, ition of town, affairs is not thoroughly le understood it is not the' fault of those who have attained or are seeking office. The following nominations were made; For Mayor, Dr. Har- burn, J. F. Daly, W. H. Golding, Thomas Stephens, John Grieve. For Reeve, Dr. Grieve, W. T. Box, T. Stephens, J. J. Cluff, Jaines Watson, For Councillors, G. D. Haigh, T,' Stephens, .W. Golding, G. P. Cardno, J. W. Beattie, R. Parke, J. 'J. Cluff, C. A. Barber, C Aberhart, Geo. Stog- dill, James Watson, R. Smith, W. Bristow, D. Fell, E. L. Box, R. Archi- bald Dr. R. R. Ross.. The nominees had until nide o'clock on Tuesday evening to qualify for office, and at the expiration of that time it was found that"Dr. Harburn had been re- elected Mayor by acclamation, and Dr; Grieve returned to the Reeveship under the same conditions, as no other candidates named had qualified. There will, however, ,be an election for the Council, the following being candidates: W. H. Golding, J. W . Beattie, C. A. Barber, R. Parke G. P. Cardno, 13, Fell and G. D.' Haigh. Seson's Greetings May the thought of many friendships Fill your day with such good cheer That 'twill leave a glowing memory Through a brighter, better year. Thompson's 1B k • rre . - . Seaforth For sale,—Eight good young pigs six weeks old, some good cows and heifers. L. G. VanEgmond, Seaforth, 2716x1 Rooms' to Rent.—To rent 10 comfortable rooms to rent reasonable in the Campbell Block Seaforth. Apply to Expositor Offi#. 2716x1 Gasoline Engine For Sale.—Six horsepower gasoline engine, in good running older. Apply to Vv. A. 'Crich, Seaforth. 471' .t f For Sale.—A few good second hand cutters and 8 pleasure sleighs. Apply. to Turnbull & McIntosh, Seaforth. 2712-tf I Furs.—Aigilest cash price at Dick House for raw furs, mink. coon, fox, muskrat, skunk and weasels. t . E. Henderson, Licensed Buyer.- 2714-tf Fowl Wanted.—Highest cash prices paid for fowl at the Royal Hotel every Tuesday fore- noon. James G. McMichael. Phone 6 on 247. , 2701-tf Lost.—On December 7th a black collie dog with a spot 'of brown on head, short hair. Any person knowing whereabouts kindly, leave word at C. Consigney's repair 'shop. 2714-tf _ House For Side.—Four roomed frame house on Isabella Street, Seaforth, and some kitchen furniture. Owner leaving town. Apply to D. Russell, Seaforth. 2710-tf List.—On Huron Road or first side road, east of Seaforth. on December 24th, a man's brown' overcoat with a pair of gloves in the pocket. Finder please leave same at The Expositor office and receive reward. 2716x1 Anniversary. Next Sunday, January 4th, anniversary services will be held in the Methodist church, when Rev. F. Anderson, of Clinton, will preach at 11 a.rn. and 7.80 p.m, On Monday evening, January 6th, an entertainment will be held in the church when Rev. G. E. Morley; B.A., of Toronto, will give a number of readings of various kinds: The Seaforth Male Quartette will also be present.-_ Also addresses by neighboring pas- toru. Admission 35e and 26c.. 2716-1 Roxboro . School Concert. — The Christmas tree entertainment given in the Roxboro school on Monday evening, December 22nd, was one of the successful affairs of the year. The school was crowded and every number of the long and varied programme was thoroughly enjoyed. The chair was occupied by Mr. J. H. Scott, who gave his original poem on the Roxboro of Long Ago, much to the delight of the audience and especially the older mem- bers of it. Mrs. McLean, of Egmond- ville„ gave several readings, which eli- cited hearty encores. Dr. F. H. Lar- kin arkin gave .a short address, Mrs. Irwin sang a splendid solo, and excellent instrumental selections were given by the Chesney Orchestra, with Miss ' Isabel Scott at the piano, and some splendid drills were given by the pupils: The big event for the pupils was the Christmas Tree, which held a remembrance for each which were dis- ' tributed by Mr. Joe Dayman, who made an ideal Santa Claus. Too much praise can not be given to Miss McIver, the teacher, who trained the children for the drills and to whose capable managenlerit the success of the entertainment was largely due, • Local Briefs,—Mr. W. Bethume, General Superintendent of' the C. P. R. Lake fleet, and Mr, Geo. Bethume, Purser of the Assinaboi, spent Christ- mas et the home of their mother," Mrs. C. Bethume.---Miss Kathleen Burrows, of Toronto University, is spending the holidays at her home here.—Miss Livens, of Toronto, is visiting with her parents here,—Mr. and Mrs. D. Fell, spent Christmas with friends in Clinton.—Miss J. Gov- enlock, of -Goderich, is spending the holidays at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Govenlock.—Miss Ruth • Sproat, of Detroit, spent Christmas at the home of her par- ents, Mr and Mrs. John Sproat.— Messrs, A. Troyer and Cecil Smith, of Toronto, 'spent Christmas at their homes in town,—Mr. Warren Ament, of Detroit, spent Christmas at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. W, Ament.—Mr. David Wilson, of the Bank of Commerce, Brantford, spent Christmas at- the home of his par- ents, Mr.. and Mrs. J. A. Wilson.— Miss Annie McNab, of Guelph, spent Christmas with her mother here,— Mr. Toni Dick, of Toronto, spent Christmas at his home iliere.—Mr. Bell, of Exeter, spent Christmas at the home of his son, Mr. Robert Bell. —Miss Leila Best has returned from Montreal.—Mr. W. Mackay, barrister, of Toronto, spent Christmas at the home of his mother.—Miss May Mc- Clinchey, of Odessa, is spending the holidays at her home.—Mr. Russel Hays, of Detroit, is spending the holir d v �t the helps tf bis mother.-- Miss Maly Smillie is spending the holidays at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Smillie. ---Messrs, Milton Chesney, of 'Mount E'or°est, and Earle Chesney, bf drediton, spent Christmas _day at their home here.— 'Mr. II. Meyers and little daughter, of Stratford, spent Christmas with friends i ntow.n.-Miss Ethel Grieve, of Toronto, spent Christmas at the bofne of her. father.—Mr. Pies soars Grieve, of Detrol - spent Christm4 s at Itis home ham. ---vias Irene Carbe " 'of Torontq, ,042ristmas t thyi line 1920 A Happy and A frosperaus New Year to all. Beattie Bros. of her mother.—Mr. Frank McQuaid. of St. Columban, met with a serious accident on Sunday evening last when he fell and badly sprained his right arm and shoulder. Mr. McQuade is a candidate for the Reeveship of Mc- Killop, so that the accident comes at a .bad time for him.r-Miss Elizabeth Eckert, of Detroit, Miss Kate Eckert, of Toronto, - and Mr. Joe Eckert, of Kitchener, spent Christmas at' the parental home of Mr. and Mrs. Con Eckert in town.—Mr. and Mrs. Alex. Broadfoot, of Moose Jaw/ arrived here on Tuesday, and will spend New Years with relatives.—Mr. Charles Hays, of Detroit, spent Christmas' at the home of Major Hays.—Mr. and Mrs. Church-. ill, of Cleveland, are visiting at the parental , home of Mr, and Mrs. J.. Cain$bell in McKillop.—Miss Ethel Beattie, of Oshawa, is spending the holidays with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Beattie.—Mr. and Mrs. Sydney Deem spent`' Christmat' with relatives in . Stratford.—Mr. and Mra. J. R. McNab and family, of Dungan- non, spent Christmas at the home of Mrs, J. McNab.—Mr. James Cleary has returned from the West, where he spent several months. — Miss Mary Modeland has returned home from Paisley.—Miss Gladys Thompson, of St. • Catharines, is spending the holi- days at the home of her father, Mr. J. B. Thompson.—Miss Rena Mckeii- zie, of Stratford, is spending - the holidays with her mother.—Mr. Joe Brown, of Detroit, spent Christmas with friends in }town. --Mr. and Mrs. George Brownlee, Sr„ spent Christ- mas with frier in Goderich.—Miss L. Faulkner, of Detroit, spent Christ- mas at her home here. --Mrs. Papst, of Detroit, is visiting her mother, Mie. James Weir. ---Mr, and Mrs. William , Scott spent Christmas at the home a their daughter ih St: Marys.—Mr. W. Prendergast, of Toronto, was in PRINCESS Wednesday o and Thursday ETHEL CLAYTON appears in - THE GIRL WHO CAME BACK Friday and Saturday JOHN BARRYMORE comes in HERE COMES THE BRIDE A high comedy in which Broad- way's particular favorite has Con- stance Binney playing opposite. You have seen him in drama. Now see how he can make you smile. FRIDAY AND SATURDAY ONLY; Princess d1111111111111111111111111111ll, l l l l 11111u11i11it. Now showing at the STRAND REX. BEACH'S . Great Drama of Redemption "LAUGHING BILL HYDE" also Paramount Sennett Comedy "NO MOTHER TO GUIDE HIM" Adults, 15 cents; .Children (un- der 14 years), 10 cents. Matinee New Year's Day 3 p.m During the months of January, February and part of March the Strand. will be open only three days each week, every Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Next Thurs. Fri, and Sat. "DOROTHY GISH" its "BATTLING JANE" also "Christie Comedy" "MARY MOVES IN" � STRAND '111.111111111111111111111r tuil111111111111 1 M on to ni+t'21 on — M r day.. F. $urgard, of Hamilton, spent Christmas with friends in town.—Miss Helen Larkin returned to New York on Tuesday.— Mr. S. Franks, of Toronto,' is the ' guellt of Mr, Aubrey Crich.—Mrs, W. J. Shannon, of Underwood, is visit- ing at the home of her mothltr, Mrs. D. Dorrance.—The employees of the Seaforth branch of the W. E. San- ford Clothing ,.of Com- pany showed their courtesy and ap- I preciation . to the manager, Mr. Fred Robinson, by presenting hint, as a Christmas gift, a very beautiful gold watch and chain, which Mr. obinson prized most highly—Mr. S. T. Holmes has moved his undertaking parlor to his new apartments in the Beattie Block, opposite The Expositor Office. - CONSTANCE Notes.—Mrs. Orville Dale and her sister, Miss Dunlop, have returned home after a pleasant sojourn of two weeks, spent with relatives in Guelph, Fergus and Belwood. While there, they attended the Guelph Fair. MANLEY Notes.—The farmers of this vicin- ity have' installed scales in the new stock yard at the C. P. R. station north of here and have been shipping all kinds of live stock, which is quite an improvement over the long drives we used to have.—The many friends of Mrs. Cawley are pleased to learn that she . is improving after her late operation.—Mr. James O'Laughlin is still in a precarious condition.—Mr. W. Manley has delivered all the gravel necessary for the erection of the new school to be built early next season. The ratepayers drew the brick. WINGHAM Death of . a Pioneer.—Mr. Thomas Gregory died at his home on Center street on Christmas Day. `The funeral ;was held Saturday to Wingham cem- ; etery. He is survived by his widow,, two sons and two daughters. The late Mr. Gregory came to Wingham im.his youth, when the country was largely a forest. He toric up the carpentry and masonry business, the building now known as the Farmers' Horne be- ing one of the first ° he erected. Be- fore corning here he was a tentractor on the Buffalo and Goderich railroad. At that time Clinton was the �e nearest railroad station. HAY The Treasurer's .Statement.—The annual financial statement of the township for the year ending De- cember, contains the following inter- esting items: Total receiptsi $27,- 938.60; total expenditures, 02,705.24, leaving a balance on hand of ,$5,233.36. Uncollected taxes amount to $322.42, anal the drainage advances, $830.66, making the total assets $6,386.44. The liabilities amount to $554.68, so the statement shows a neat balance on hand. Considerable necessary new construction work 'was done in con►. nection with the telephone system and the balance on hand in this de- partment is nqt So large. The echools are the biggest item in the expendi- tures, the amount ging paid out for this purpose being $16,4&4.65. STAFFA Notes.—Miss Agnes Patrick is at present under the doctors care.—At the nomination ,here on Monday last, all the old council was elected.—Mr. and Mrs. Lesiie Button spent Christ- mas in Stratford.—Mrs. A. Hotham visited in Stratford over. Christmas. —Mr. and Mrs. G. Wilson. and Miss Norma' spent Christmas in Guelph.— Master E. Wintermute, St. Thomas, is visiting at the parsonage. --Mr. and Mrs. Webb spent Sunday in Mitchell. —Miss Mabel Yeo is at home over the holiday. -Mr, Williarin Sadler had they misfortune to hurt his foot. while skidding logs. — Mr. Charles Tuffin, Jr., is entertaining on New Years ‘day.' - IJSBORNE Thames Road Notes.—Rev- A. E. Doan, of Hensall, will preach in Bethany church next Sunday after- noon in the interests of Evangelism and Social Service.—Mr. and Mrs. George Williams visited relatives in London last week.—Car owners are not often privileged to run their cars as late in the season as Christmas, but the roads have been ,in good con- dition for motoring up till the end of the past week. Quite a number have taken long trips. Mr. Clifford Whit- lock motored up from St. Thdmas and spent Christmas at his home here, re- turning on Friday.—Miss Pearl Cann of London, and Miss Nellie Ander- son, of Seaforth, are spending the holidays at their respective homes. —Mr. and Mrs. Percy Passmore spent Christmas day with relatives in Blanshard,—Mr. Benson Williams is busy investigating the claims of those who had damage done by the recent windstorm. Last week he was down in London township on that ' business. Mr. and Mrs• Jas. Squires and children, of Zion, visited. at Mr. James Anderson's Christmas day.— Miss Verna Whitlock, of London, spent the past week at her home, She has secured a position on the stair of the London Institute of Musical Art as teacher in piano. EAST WAWANOSH _ The Late James Menzies.—Mr. Jas, Menzies, one of the most highly esteemed residents of East Wawanosh died in Wingham on Friday of last week in hit 45th year. The deceased gentleman had been ill since early in October. He was a son•of Mr. John Menzies and had resided on the 10th concession of East Wawanosh prac- tically all of his life. He was an ex- tensive farmer and as well did a large trade in the cattle business and went frequently to the Toronto market. He was a young man of excellent qualities and had made a large circle of friends in his honorable dealings. His death, in the prime if life, is deeply regret- ted. In religion he was a Presby- terian and took an active interest in the worlc of Calvin church where he will be much missed. Besides his widow, he is survived by his father, i John Menzies, one brother, John A. Menzies, of East Wawanosh, and one sister, Mrs. Robert McGee, of Wing - ham and formerly of Seaforth. To the bereaved will be extended the sincere sympathy of the community. The funeral on Monday afternoon was largely attended. The services at the house and grave were conducted by Rev. A. M. Boyle, of vtlgrave, 1 Our New Year's Wish: That You and Yours May Enjoy the Blessings of a Regular Peace Time Year is the sincere wish of J. Mactavish and Staff