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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1920-12-31, Page 8A Wonderful Play of the Grew Canadian North West --M'ot a Moving Mum -- rounded on the Old Indian Legend:--- «Wjhen the wolves howl, in paek. in Indian Summer, it is a sign that before the moon rises and sets some man slr*41 die." This play requires exceptionally clever and expensive artists, and the managinent have met their salaries to get them. of the e isthe antis The result r Y • $2.00 Theatre at Popular =nice.. 75c,. 50c, 35c o Operas Houte One Night Only Friday, Dec. 31st 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 for your cream, pay you every two weeks, weigh; • sample and test : each can of cream carefully and`grve you statement of the same. We also supply cans free of charge, and give you an honest business deal. Call in and see us or drop• a card for particulars. • THE SEAFORTH C1EAMERY Seaforth . - - Ontario WESTERN ONTARIO'S BEST COMMERCIAL .SCHOOL Stratford, Ontario Our winter term commences Tuesday, Jan. 4th, and students may register in our Commer- cial, Shorthand or Telegraphy Departments at any time. Our courses are thorough and prac- tical, and we assist graduates to positions. Get our free catalogue. . D. At McLACHLAN -Principal. 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.. F D Jeweler a n d . Optician. Issuer Marriage Licenses SEAFORTH ONT. Let's go to Hugi:ll's Music Store; he sells that good old Bell Piano. The tone is so beautiful and the ac- tion is so easy, any child can play it, and;is isalthough price right, al gh it may cost a little more than some of those strongly advertised cheaper lines. Musicians tell us the Bell is the best buy on the market to -day, taking everything into consideration. So, it is our 'duty to have a demon- stration. If you can't call on him, - have him call on you. He also sells Phonographs, Sewing Machines, and Cream Separators, and he will be at the Seaforth Fair with his' exhibit of goods. Look hire up. If writing ad- dress o. HUGILJ PRON e 216. BOB 229 1 Musical Festival }`Weather Permitting SEAFORTH CITIZENS' BAND will render the following selections on NEW YEAR'S EVE. before the ' Town Hall 1920 11.45 p.m. --Dead March In Saul, 1921 12.01 a.m.—Prayer-Hymn. Jesus Savious, Pilot Me Song of Praise. Praise God From Whom, etc. - Guidance Resolution He Leadeth Me. TOASTS Our Country O Canada, , The Maple Leaf Forever Our Mayor, Reeve, and \ Councillors Blest Be the Tie That Binds Our Town March— introducing "Home, Sweet Home" Our King God Save the King e Officers Elected.: At the regular meeting of Court Sherwood. Forest No. 6065 A. 0. F., the following brethren were elected to office for the term of 1921: W. D. Hoag, C. R.; A. W. Stobie, S. C. R.; Peter Daley, Treasurer; E. L: Box, Secretary; G. Stogdill, S. W.; W. Bristow, J. W.; J. A. Smith; S. B.; Leo Bristow, J. B. Trustees, Dr. J. G. Scott, W. D. Hoag and A. W. Stobie; Auditors, J. Finch, Peter Daley and W. Bristow; Medi- cal Officer, Dr. -J. G. Scott. Court Sherwood meets the last Monday of each month and extends a cordial welcome to all members of the A.O.F. The Boy Scouts.—At a meeting of the -senior patrolof the Pr esbyterian Boy Scouts on the evening of Dec 28th, the - following resolutions were adopted: 1. That we regret the res- ignation of Mr. JOin Laing as -assist- ant scout master; 2. That we extend our best'wishes to Mrs. - Brodie in her new duties as Captain of the Girl Guides; 3. That we hold a public concert in the latter part of January. After considerable work on the part. of the boys, a :complete wireless out- fit has been erected, and a few mes- sages have already been received. The first meeting of the New Year will be held on January 3rd, and any boys wishing to join the Scows are requested to be present. The Town Nominations. The, nom- inations for Seaforth were held in the town hall on Monday evening, but judging by the attendance there was very little interest taken by the cit- izens in the proceedings. A nuniber of names, however, were .put up -in nomination, but on (the expiration of the time allowed for the nominees to qualify for office, it was found that there would be no election this year, all the officers going by acclam- ation as follows: Mayor, W, H.' Golding; Reeve. Dr. J. Grieve; Coun- cillors, J. W. Beattie. G. P. Cardno, W. A. Crich, G. D. Haigh, R. Parke. Public Utility Commi,gsion, .1. J. Cluff; School Trustees, North ward, Rev. Capt. Edwards; east ward, J. II. Smith; South Ward, Rev. T. II. Brown and John Hotham. Kidd Block . Sold.—The Kidd block of two brick stores on Main. Street, oppasite the town hall, has been pur- chased by Mr. G. A. Sills. At pres•- ' ent the stores are occupied by the Greig Clothing Co. and Mr. H. Edge, hardware, but it is Mr, Sills' inten- tion -to move his hardware stock in- to the corner store where Mr. Greig is. During ,the past few years the hardware and - plumbing business of Mr. Sills has increased to such an extent -that the present store occupied by - hip, further .up the street, - has become entirely inadequate to meet the demands made upon it for the display of his stock and room for a workshop. In his new block, how- ever, he will have an excellent stand and ample etoom for further develop- ment, f Balsden—Atkinson.—The following from a London paper will be of in- terest to many here, the groom is the eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Balsden, of London, and a grandson of the late Edward Dawson, of Sea - forth: "A pretty wedding took place at the hone of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Atkinson, Lucan, .on Desember45.bh, at high noon, when their daughter, ;Ethel E., was parried to Mr. Edwaral . J. Balsden, of Strat- ford. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Mr. Pherrill in the presence of about 25 guests, Miss Vera Atkin- son, sister of the bride, played "The Bridal Chorus," from Lohengrin, as the bride entered the drawing. room with her father. She wore a tailored suit of navy blue, with hat to match, and corsage bouquet of Sweetheart roses. After the ceremony the guests repaired to a daintily decorated din- ing -room, evihere a wedding breakfast was served, 'Later Mr. and Ain. Balsden left for Sarnia, Detroit apd points west, and on their return will reside in Stratford. The -groom's gift to the bride was an exquisite lavaliere set with pearls, and to the pianist a cameo ring. The young couple were the recipients of many other handsome gifts, including cheques and silver" Dr. ,'Mary Cowan Awarded Scholar- ship.—A signal honer has come to Miss Mary Logan C; wan, of the De- partment of Pathology, University of • Toronto, in the award to her of a Beit Memorial Fellowship of the annual value of £400, tenable for three years. The award of this fellowship means that Miss Cowan will engage in medical isearoh in the Lister Institute for Preventive Medicine in London, England. She leaves for England early in the New Year. bliss Cowan wasborn in Seaforth, being the third dauglttereof Mr. and 'Mrs. James Cowan, and was educated in the public school and the Collegite Institute of this town. She gradu- ated in Arts at the 'university of Toronto in 1916, taking drat -glass honors in physiology and bio -chem- istry. In 1919, she graduated in medicine and was appointed fellow in bacteriology for .,the session of 1919-20. This session she' has held a special research fellowship In the Departm t of Pathology. The Beit Fellowshi s were ` founded and en- dowed in 909 by Sir Otto 'Beit as a memorial o his brother. G. W. 1?. A. Notes.—The Christmas dance was a decided .success in every way. The music as t supplied by Mr. Ernest Cortese' left •nothing to be de- sired. The n znmense crowd; thorough- ly enjoyed' themselves, while the decorations in the Club Rooms, erect- ed 'under the supervision of Mr. J. Broderick and the electrical effects as `supplied by Reid Bros., added a beautiful artistic. effect admired by all the delighted guests. The Ex- ecutive feel that they have fully warranted- the many expressions of satisfaction for the pleasures provid- ed and must thank the Floor Com- mittee for ` the efficient . manner in which they exercised • . their duty. The hall will remain" decorated. until. after New Year's. Music will be provided for members and 'Christmas visitors who may dance the old year out and the New Year in. The mem- bers of the Seafoeth Band will be the guests of the G. W. V. A. that even- ing and will play several selections to usher in the New Year. The fee of ` 50c per couple, extra lady 25c, will be made to . cover expenses. Dancing from 9.30 pen. to 1 a.m. For Sale. Eight young pigs over ten week's old. L. G. VanEgmond, Seaforth. 2768x1 For Sale.—Newly calved Durham cow with calf„ .also Jersey cow due to calve March th. '"J. R. Govenlock, North " Main Street, S-aforth. s 2768x2 Clothes cleaned and pressed.' All orders left at R. L. Clark's Grocery Store will re- ceive pro pt attention, and a first-class job guaranteed Charges - moderate. 2768-2 Muff Found.—Found at the recelt Bazaar in Seaforth, a brown fur muff. Owner may have same on applying at The Expositor Office and paying charges. 2768-tf Notice.—We are still running the butcher shop in rear of corner store, and will handle all- kinds of .fresh and cured meats, home- made sausages and head cheese and choice dairy butter. Neal Klein.' 2768-tf To Rent.—A house on corner of John and Louisa Streets. Furnace and elec- tric ' lights. Aziply to F. G. Neelin, Sea - forth. 2763-tf Fowl Wanted.—All kinds of live and dress- ed fowl will be taken at the Royal Hotel Stables every Tuesday forenoon. Highest market prices paid. James G. McMichael. 2758-tf Auto Painting.—Now is the time to have your car painted and put in shape for spring. 1 have had several years' experience and will srunrantee you a firstelass job at a reasonable prices. N. Nichol, George l3el1's Garage. 2767-tf • Egmondville, Notes.—Miss Jennie Hills, who has been the efficient and. faithful treasurer of the Egmondville Sabbath School for the long " period of twenty-nine years, has resigned. The Sabbath School showed their ap- preciation of the valued vtrork done by Miss Hill by presenting her with a beautiful Bible and hymn hook as a small token of recognition for faithful service, and, for her ,kindly interest in everything connected with the higher welfare of the children. - Not • only has she been an active worker in the Sabbath 'Cchool, but also in the Mission Band, in which she is still one of the officers. Her', many friends unite with the Sabbath School in extending to her the New Year greetings in Toronto, where she has gone to spend a few months with 'her sister.—_Holiday visitors in our village are Mr. Hugh McKay,. Toronto; Miss Florence McKay, Weston; Miss B. Grieve, Tilbury; Mr. Harry Grieve, Brampton; Miss Ida and Eva Love, Toronto; Miss Nettie Shillinglaw, Toronto; Miss Rae Gov- enlock, St. Catharines; Mr. Jack Van Egmond and friend, Toronto; Mr. and Mrs. Thomson,' Barrie.—Miss V. Finnigan spent Christmas in Ashfield. —Mrs. W.- B. McLean. spent Christ- mas with friends in Wheatley.—Mrs. W: B. Horton, of Calgary, is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs; James Sproat. --Messrs. George and Frank Jackson are spending the holiday with their sister here. --Mrs. John Camer- on has d. sposed of her property to Mr. W. Knechtel, of Stratford, We have not learned what Mrs. Cameron intends to,do, but hope she will re- main in the village.—Mr. and Mrs. John Davis, of Goderich, spent Christ-. mas at Fred Robinson's,—Mr. Richard Robinson, who has been living with his daughter, Mrs. Fred Spriggs, for some time, has gone to ,Stratford to reside. Local Briefs.—Mr. Russel Best, barrister, of - Bracebridge, spent Christmas at the home of his parents here.—Dr. and Mrs: H. J. Hodgins, of Toronto, spent Christmas at the home of Mr. and Mrs. G. E, Hender- son.—Mr, Warren Ament, of Detroit, spent Christmas with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. Amen.—Miss Florence Laidlaw, of Toronto, is spending the holidays with her mother, Mrs. J. C. Laidlaw.—,Mr. George Smithers and daughter, Miss Mabel, of - Toronto, spent the holiday with relatives here. --Mr. Jack Stewart,- of London, is visiting at the home -of his brother, Mr. D. H. Stewart. -Mr. Charles Clark, , of . Windsor, is spending the holidays at the home of his 'parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Clark.—Mr. Thos. Stephens spent Christmas on the old homestead farm near London. This was the first trine in fifty-six years that Mr. Stephens has had his Christ- mas dinner at the old home.—Miss Janet Hays, of Toronto, and. Mr. Rus- sel. Hays, of Detroit, spent Christmas with their mother, Mrs. J. H. `Hays. Miss 'line Freeman and - Mr. C. Freeman, of Toronto, spent Christmas with their mother in town. -Miss Maggie Cluff, Toronto, and Mr.- Earl Cluff, Brantford, spent Christmas /at the home of -their parents, Mr. and Mrs. N. T. Cluff.—Miss Edith Hunt, of Toronto, and Mr. Clifford. Bunt, of Winnipeg, are visiting at their home in McKillop.—Messrs. Joe Sills and Reg. Reid, of Port Colborne, are spend- ing the holidays at their homes here. WISHING YOU ALL A =€APPY AND PROSPEROUS -_ NEW YEAR. Thomson's BOOKSTORE - SEAFORTH 1921. Better Service 'Only by doing Better each , year can we hope to improve on the years that : are ipaet. Yours for BETTER SERVICE. BEATTJE. DROS. "The Fair." Phone, 129. —Miss Ella Turnbull, of Burka Falls, and Miss Mabel Turnbull, : of Hunts- ville, are spending the holidays with their parents:. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. T. Turnbull.—Muss Irene Corbett, of. To- ronto, and Miss Alice,- of Brantford, spent Christmas with their mother, -- Mr. D. H. Wilson, of Brantford,, spent Christmas at his home in town.—Mr. and Mrs. Woehl, of Bridgeburg, are spending the holidays at the parental home of Mr. and Mrs. John Rankin.— Mr. Aldimer Troyer and Mr. Cecil Smith, of Toronto, spent Christmas at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J, H. Smith. —Mr. Wallace Arehibald, of Toronto, spent Christmas at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Archi- bald.—Mrs, Lawson, and daughter, of Auburn, and Mrs. L. G. Kruse and son, of Kitchener, spent Christmas with their mother, Mrs. W. Sclater.— Mr. Leslie Watson, of the Bank of Commerce, Windsor, spent Christmas at his home here.—Mr. Howard Hays, of Walkerville spent Christmas at his home in Egmondville.=-Miss Edith WISHING ALL OUR FRIENDS CONTINUED PROSPERITY FOR THE OMING YEAR 1921 El. Ra.� ELECTRICAL SUPPLIES to SERVICE S£AkFPrir"TH.OIYT PRINCESS NOW, PLAYING MARGUERITE CLARK in EAS'k TO GET —A Paramount-Artcraft Picture -- "All women fere easy to get if you use the right system." A bride of two hours just started on her honeymoon --and that's what she heard her husband tell a friend! So she stepped right off the train next stop—right into five acts of the luriolest famine- fireworks. And before Hubby "got" her, well, you'll say he had to go some._ The Sunniest Girl in Pictures in a Tale of a Hundred Laughs. Harrison Ford is playing opposite. Open Friday and New Year's. afternoons PRINCESS St 'and Monday, Tlcsday; Wednesday KATHERINE MacDONALIJ The American Beauty In the Season's Most Sensational Scandal Story "THE NOTORIOUS MISS LISLE" The Romance of a Beautiful Girl who Fights the Condemning but Elu- sive Shadow of Suspicion and Estab- lishes Her Innocence in the face of a World That Sternly Scorns Her, Directed by James Young. Enacted in the Atmosphere of France's Garden Spot—Quaint Brit- tany. Here's Romance After Marriage -- An Exciting Honeymoon in Gay Paris. ALSO SHOWING A Sizzling 2 -reel Comedy "THE TOONERVILLE TROLLEY" Adults 15c" 8 pen. Children 10c New Strand =OPPOSrfl POST OFFICE' Govenloek, of 'rortrnto,, spent Chris- tmas at her home in 'Winthrop. ---Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hays and son, of Detroit, spent Christmas at the par- ental home of Major and 'Mrs. R. S, Hays. Mr. Robert Reid, of Toronto, spent Christmas at his home here. --- Miss Della Thompson, of London; spent Christmas at the parental home f Mr. and. Mrs. J. E. Thompson.— r. Umbach spent Christmas at his ho a in' Waterloo.—Dr. Bechely spent Christmas with his sisters in St. Thomas.—Mr. and Mrs. M. McKellar. and family spent Christmas at Mr. McKellar's home in Cromarty.—Mrs. William Hurley, of Brantford, is vis- iting her son, Mr. J. Hurley.:Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Stewart, -of Red Deer, AIberta, are visiting at the home of the former's brother, Mr. A. M. Stew- art. --Mr. Selwyn Franks returned to his home in Toronto on Monday after spending Christmas with his friend, Mr. Aubrey Crich.—Mr. and Mrs. F. Schuler -spent Christmas with Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Carbert in Htillett.— The Christmas music given • in the Presbyterian Church on December 26th will be repeated on Sunday next. —Mrs. ' J Mactavish and sons are visiting at • her home in Ingersoll.— Miss PemIea' Ball is spending the' holidays at her home near Clinton. --- Miss Siegel, of Mitchell, was the guest of her sister, Mrs. Sydney Deem, this week.—Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Bon spent Christmas in ,Port Huron.—Dr. Russel Hill, of Chicago, is visiting his, broth- er and sister on Centre Street.—Mr. and Mrs. Gillespie, of Brussels, spent Christmas with ' 1r. and Mrs. Win, 'Gillespie, James Street.—lir. and Mrs: John McNab, and family, of Dungan- non, spent Christmas with his mother in town.—Miss Vera Dorrance, Ridge - town, is visiting at the parental home of Mr, and Mrs. Jos. Dorrance in Me- Killop.—Miss McCowan, off Toronto, is spending the holidays at her home in McKillop. --Miss • Allice Carbet, of Hullett, is spending the holidays at the home of her aunts, Mrs. Frank Schuler, in Seaforth, and Mrs. D. J. O'Reilly, at Beechwood.—Miss Smith, of Ottawa,, is a guest at the home of her sister, Mrs. W. E. Kerslake.—Mr. McBride, of Toronto, was a guest this week at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Robert -Bell. ----Mr. McArthur, of Brock- ville, was a week end guest at the home of ,Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Greig.— Miss reig—Miss Gladys Thomlpson, of Niagara Falls, spent the holidays at the home of her parents, Mr, and Mrs. J. B. Thompson.—Miss Hazel Elcoat'} of Whitby, is visiting at the home of her father, Mr, W. Elcoat, John street.— Mr.. S. T. ,Holmes spent Christmas with his son in Toronto. ---Mr.' Jack Forsyth, Toronto, spent Christmas with his parents,, Mr. and Mrs. A. Forsyth, in Tuckersmith. — Miss Agnes ' Purcell, of Toronto, spent Christmas at the home of her father, Mr. T. Purcell.—Miss Florence Thomp- son, of Toronto, is spending the holi- days at her home . on 'John street-- Mr. treet.—Mr: Fred Beattie, of Toronto, spent the holidays at! the home of Mr. S. T. Holmes.—Mr. and Mrs. Isaac ,Modeland spent Christmas with Strat- ford friends.—Mr. Morrison Sillery, of Gull Lake, Sask., arrived home on .Christmas day to spend a couple of months with his mother, Mrs. Geo. Sillery.—Miss Margaret Carrol, of Toronto, is visiting her sister, Mrs. J.' McClinchey.--Miss Belle Iiallan- tyne, Waterloo, and Mr, John Bal- lantyne. Galt, were Christmas guests at the home of Mr. William Ballan- tyne in Harpurhey.—Miss - Mary Modeland is home from Markdale for the _ holidays.—Miss Ella Archibald, of Toronto, is spending the holidays at the home of herpar'ents, Mr, and Mrs. Robert Archibald: ---Mrs. J. A. Roberts, of Toronto, is visiting her mother, Mrs. Weir. — Miss M. H. Young, of Toronto, spent Christmas - with 'her mother, Mrs. A. Young.— Miss Ethel Harn, of Ethel, is spend- ing the holidays with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. G. D. C. Harn. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Horton, of Galt, spent Christmas ..with Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Box.—Miss Edith Neelin, of Toronto, spent Christmas 'with her father, Mr. F. G. Neelin.—Mr. Gerald Case, of Toronto, spent Christmas at the home of his brother, Mr. J. A. Case.—Miss Nettie Chesney, of Cleveland, is vis- iting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. P. M. Chesney, in Tuckersmith.—Miss Bousall, of Bowmanville, is the guest of Miss Minnie Merner.—Mr. 0. Me Cormick, of Bridgeburg, spent Christ- mas with his mother.—An event of unusual` interest took place at the public school on Wednesday afternoon of last week, when Miss Anna Suth- erland and Miss Margaret McIntosh were presented with the prize medals donated by the Ontario Fire Preven- tion League for the best essay writ- ten by a public school student on "Fire Prevention." - The presenta- tions were made by Councillor R. Parke, foreman of the Seaforth Fire Brigade, and Mr. H.' R. Scott, secre- tary. HILLS GREEN ' - Keys—Love.—A quiet wedding was solemnized at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Love, Hills Green, Ont., on Wednesday, December '29th, when their eldest daughter, Annie M., was united in marriage to Mr. Albert E. Keys, of Blake, Rev. A, McFarlane, of Bayfield, officiated. The bride, who was unattended, was becomingly at- tired in. nigger brown satin, with embroidered trimmings. After the wedding dinner the happy couple left on a trip to Toronto and Hamilton. CHISELHURST Notes.—A successful concert was held at School' No. 10, on Wednesday of last week, The day proved to be wet tv.4hich kept many from turning out. The Programme was well ren- dered, being entirely organized by a committee of the older scholars, who took much pains to train the younger. ones. - After the programme there was a Christmas tree, 'to the great delight of the children and before leaving refreshments were served.— Mr. W. .McLean, of Strathroy, spent Christmas_ with his parents here.— Mr. J. Fitzgerald and Mrs. J. Charters spent the holiday in Lon- don.—Richard, the eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. R. Taylor, is at the time of writing very seriously ill, but we hope he may soon take a change, for the better. 111111 • 1 1.1 • 011111 • DECEMBE 31, 1920, viammitaf ECINgAR. GREETINGS GRATEFUL for the, liberal pa- tronage atronage of a public appreciative of good values - and painstaking service throughout the year just closing, we desire to extend to our many Friends and Patrons A NEW YEAR'S GREETING OF GOOD WISHES for a Prosperous and Hap- / py Nineteen Twenty -One Doing Our Bit -To Bring Down The Cost of Living! WE BEGIN THE NEW YEAR WITH A RECORD BREAKING Clearance Sale —of Ladies' igh-Class Apparel BIG REDUCTIONS ON THE ENTIRE STOCK, Embracing— quits Coats Dresses, Furs WaitsSkirts at Prices that should make, business hum with activity . Every Garment in the Store will be sold regardless of cost or value, at prices rep- resenting a saving of from 25 to 50 per cent TO THE PURCHASER It will be money in your PURSE if you buy now. Come and see what you can save. •