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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1925-07-10, Page 1l ,4e -170 IL '1T UAW-- 4LICS.14414 'You are sure to Like. Like a garden of dreams where the gracious color harmonies of enchanting materials blend dignity and comfort to every room of your home. Beauty of ,col- orings and richness of de- signs are evident in every one of the many different • curtain materials we have to show .you—Scrims, Fancy Nets, Madras, Silk Nets, Pannel Curtains, Pair Curtains with the new frilled edges, both colored and self trim- med, Side Drape Materials, Chintz, Colored Madras, Sun - fast, Repps, Silk Brocade, Sunproof Draperies. All priced at the very lowest possible prices. Women's Bloomers Made of fine quality . Art Silk, in Pink and White—a very special value. Price $1.39 Women's Vests Beautiful quality Art Silk in Mauve, Peach, Pink and White; made in the popular full dress style. An excel- lent value. Price $1.00 Beaded Hand Bags . They add materially to your street appearance. We have them in all the wanted shades and color- combina- tions. Prices $1.25 and $1.50 Women's Hose For Better Wear There is a wonderful range of Silk Hose to choose from. All the new colorings are here—French Blonde, Green, Mauve, Purple, White, Sage, Grey. Monarch Special Green Stripe 1 MO PRICES..,..$ Holeproof No. 590, Pure Silk PRICE s 1.50 Super Silk Hose Q PRICE+t) 1.75 E Sell More Clothing Because We Sell Them Cheaper. We Can Sell Them Cheaper Be- cause we sell more clothing. And there is another decided advantage in buying clothing here. The advantage of having a great big stock to choose from. No matter what color, or style, or material, or price you want, you will find it here. No ques- tion about getting what you want. And remember this, ev- ery Suit we sell we guarantee . You are sure of getting satisfac- tion from start to finish. ric $15 t rWiltr 'Tota g said ciara,'apity's putt ILL to, .. e►at. suecessfftzPl lith ah Ze eatest ands to dug att' its hiss ory, .4 the close. of fifty success- ful years AB a Methodist dihurch, it wee decided to .celebrate the Golden Jubilee by having an Old Boys' Re. union, just as a new era is beginning with the conning of Union,' which. this church enters with heart and soul. Before giving ell . aeeeente the jubilee se rices, we wall'glve:your the early history'of this eiberreh. • The first; services conducted in this conal dty *ere held in 1851 soon after the hist settlers arrived. in the home of Mr. Silas Whitlock, Lot 16, Concession 7, the farm now occupied by Mr. Ben Williams. Soon the ser- vices were transferred to Lot 13, Con- cession 6, then occupied by Mr. Geo. Andrew, Sr., where settlers worship- ped until in 1854, a building was erected at Winchelsea, in which a Sunday school was organized, and service's conducted for some years. During this period Elimville was a part of Exeter circuit, but in 1800"4 it became the head of an independent charge with Rev. John Edwards, as Superintendent. under the Bible Chris- tian Church. On April 25th, 1865, Rev. J. Edwards, Jonathan Cooper, Sr., Henry Taylor, Samuel Andrew, Philip Andrew, Richard Delbridge, Sr., and William Miners, Sr., as trustees. had deeded to them part of our present cemetery plot, on which they •erected a. log church where un- ion services were held. The follow- ing decade proved to be a period of disunion, for soon part of the con- gregation withdrew and erected a building on the opposite side of the road, where Baptise.and Anglican ser- vices were conducted. Wesleyan Meth- odists also entered the field and on November 16th, 1869, William Mar- tin, John Rowcliffe, Sr., Thomas Jaques, William Miners, Sr., Samuel. P. Halls, George Godbolt. Alex. Smith, John Chittick, William Slee and Geo. Buswell secured a plot of ground east of the village, on which they erected a Krick building. This structure was removed to Sunshine in 1884, where it stili serves as a place of worship. Previous to this date this church was served by Rev. D. C. Clappison, Wm. Walsh, C. S. Cookinan, James Ken- nedy, Edward Tessant, with William Kettlewell, William Godwin and M. Allen as Junior men. - The Bible Christians, undeterred, prepared toe expand and on Novem- ber 16. 1867, purchased the plot of land on which our present church stands,, Thomas. Werry, Sr., William Werry, William Perkins, .Jahn Han- cock, John Veale and Robert David- son being appointed trustees. Rev. G. J. Colwell, followed Rev. J. Ed- wards, serving two years, to be sue- ceeded by Rev. George Bodle. Under the pastorate of Rev. W. C. Beer, (1872-1876) our present edifice was erected and formerly opened in 1875. The union of the different Methodist bodies in 1883-1884 led to the amal- gamation of local congregations, who have since worshipped together. The builders of our present edifice, one of whom (Henry Johns) is still living, did their work so well. that, after the lapse of fifty years scarce- ly a flaw in the brickwork is to be seen. The interior has undergone some alterations and improvement in the intervening years. In 1899 it was reseated; in 1912 it was redecorated; in 1924, the basement was completely renovated and this year we said. "Let there be light," and behold, a new lighting system is the result. The half century has radiated with variety and change. Men, widely dif- fering in personality, gifts and pe- cularities, have left their impress on the community 'by what they have done—occasionally by things that they should not have done. The following is the date, list of preachers, superintendents and pro- bationers. since 1872: 1872—Rev. W. C. Beer, John Veale, Moses Wetheral. Wm. Limbert, Her- man Moore; 1876—Rev. T. R. Hull, Daniel Williams. Joshua Elliott; 1878 —Rev. H. A. Newcombe, D. J. Gil- son, W. H. Spargo, S. T. Bartlett; 1881—Rev. Wm. Quance, William Coombe, Frank Whitlock, W. E. Can- non; 1884 (Union)—Rev. W. H. Gave, Emmanuel Medd, Ph.D., T. T. George, J. E. Holmes; 1887—Rev. William Penhale. J. E. Holmes, R. McAn- drew, W. H. Down; 1890—Rev. John Russell, C. A. Smith, Thomas Sawyer, Simon Schofield; 1893—Rev. T. B. Cowhand. Leonard Bartlett, A. W. Baker, B.D., W. J. Ashton; 1896— Rev. George Jewitt, J. Coulter, B.A., J. P. Westman, A. E. M. Thomson, N.A., B.D.; 1899—Rev. W. J. Wad- dell, W. A. Walden, B.A., Thomas Philips, W. Hicks. B.A.; 1902—Rev. W. H. Cooper, N. McDonald, C. W. Baker, W. B. Fallis, John Kennedy (supply); 19051—Rev. H. J. Fair, E. F. James. J. W. Johnson, J. M. Keyes, B.A., B.D., Frank Burgess ; 1909—Rev. H. Watson, Andrew Butt; 1911—Rev. T. A. Steadman; 1914— Rev. G. A. Barnard; 1.918—Rev. H. B. Parnaby, Ph.D.; 1921—Rcv. H. .T. Armitage; 1923—Rev. H. E. Living- stone. Several of these ministers have re- iired from active service, others have been called higher. Many have be- come prominent in the Conference, among them Rev. A. E. M. Thomson, who was elected to the presidency of the London Conference in May. Elimville circuit has produced a number of minister who worthily adorn their calling—Rev. Robert Mil- ler, of Cotten': Rev. Robert rucks; B.D.. of Central Church, M. °Phomas; Rev. Walter Millson, of the Social Service Dept., and Rev. A. V. Johns, R.A., Missionary, on furlough from China. +he present tri titetc of &¢trete ORJ ,rn L I• • Whets thethreatened strike oc- curs o ° 9 it is wise to have your seaso s. coal on order -NOW We have in stock All sizes ' in D. & H. Lackawanna Anthracite, Domestic Soft Coal, Steam S ' ft Coal and Coke Let Us Serve You a No CLUFF & SONS SEAFORTH - - ONTARIO. are: Messrs. Fred l elbridge, Harry Delbridge, Enos Herdman, Garnet Miners, Joshua John, Bruce Cooper, James Horne, Nelson penitis. William Mord; John Sleamon, 31pailliam Jokes, Charles Johns, Samser, IS`,yin and Wes- ley Johns.- To return to the :s"j rvicee, we are all pleased that tihe'eather was all that could be desired, ,1ii1*leh helps se much. Very Large er4 t were pres- ent at both services. eph the Sunday morning service there lu`st's about 400 present, about ninety •iZeing in the basement. Rev. W. H. 'cooper, now of London, a former pastor, preached a splendid sermon. hsfs.,snbject being "The Kingdom of .Uizist�" An over- flowmeeting was held In the base- ment. Rev. Wm.' Limbert, of To- ronto, who was probationer on this circuit fifty years ao;;:preached to those there. Although :without any preparation, he deliverdd a fine ad- dress. The choir led . by Mr. Bruce Cooper, sang in fine ordee the anthem, "Praise Ye the Lord," acid a quartette, Messrs. Rev. Laves' ton.@; Alvin Perm, William Elford and'BruGe,Coopersang "The Church in the ;Vale; which was well rendered. Iia tleeseeieening Rev. George Jewitt, of Saenizie, delivered an excellent .add•ess, his te*t.being Ro- mans 1+5:3, 'f%ow tt e Ga tit `hope fill you with all joy and peace in believ- ing that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost.' The choir sang two anthems, "Trust Ye in the Lord," and. "Rock of Ages." An overflow meeting was a- gain held in the basement eonducted again by Rev. William Limbert. The singing at this service was led by some of the old boys and -girls, who had been members of the choir. Al- together there were about 425 pres- ent at 'the evening service. The church was nicely decorated with flowers and plants. The collections at these services amounted to over $60.. On Monday afternoon about 700 people gathered in Ma. Ed. Johns' orchard, a hall mile north of the vil- lage. There were considerably over 100 cars, also quite a number of bug- gies, along the roadside and neigh- boring orchards, whieh conveyed the large crowd thither. There were 100 present who were at the dedication exercises of the church. These were given gold ribbon badges to wear. They were present from (Herniate, Winnipeg, FIint, Toronto, London, Blyth, Stratford, and many other points at lesser distances, to enjoy a pleasant visit with old friends on this memorable occasion. The singing' for the afternoon was by a choir of about 20 Old Boys and Girls, who had been members of the choir in former years. Mrs. Michael Elford and Mrs, William Pybus, former organists, presided at the piano. They sang several of the old standbys, namely: "Blest Be the Tie that Binds," "Near- er My God to The" "Hold the Fort," etc. Mr. Walter Cutbush sang a solo, "Home Again." Many are the Hearts that are Waiting To -day" was given by a male quartette. These songs revived old memories as nothing else could have done in just the same way and were certainly enjoyed. Mrs. George Williams and Miss Vera Es- sery also sang a beautiful duet. The speakers for the afternoon were all very interesting indeed. Rev. Livingstone, the pastor, was ehair- m+an and filled the position very cred- itably. being an Irishman- his wit is always evident. Mr. Joshua Johns gave an address which covered the history of this community from the date of the first settlers seventy-five years ago, two bachelors, Brina- cornbe by name, settled about a half mile south of our village; a little later came Mr. George Sleamon, (whose son is living here to -clay, Mr. John Sleamon); Messrs. Halls, Johns and Samuel Isaac also settling within a short distance the same year. Mr. Johns also gave the history' of the church tin part, which has been given here, giving several amusing inci- dents which occurred which are very interesting to the older ones especial- ly. Rev. William Limbert in his ad- dress, read extracts from his diary which be kept at the time of the church opening, saying that Rev. Ed. Roberts preached the set non dedicat- ing the new church in the morning, preaching in the old leg church af- ternoon and evening. Rem George Webber Irene/led in the a 'eta h ire the morning tritd the vim ch tale of ternoon and evening. On Monday Rev. Webber gave his celebrated lec- ture on "The Scottish Covenanters." Other ministers were present as well. among them Rev. William Hooper. He gave several other interebting facts, as well, relating to the opening services, and expressed his great pleasure to be able to be here. Re also- Saki -that he had preached his first eermon fifty years ago last September in James Street Church, Exeter, andewould have liked to have been there on the fiftieth anniversary of the occasion but had to preach in Toronto, - but used the same text as he had preached from then. He ex- pressed the wish that he could come to Exeter on the 51st anniversary next September. Revs. W. H. Cooper, A. E. K Thom- son, KA., B.D., George Jewitt and Rev. Barnard also gave splendid ad- dresses, talking of old events and in- cidents in their ministry and express- ed their pleasure at being able to re- new old acquaintances on this aus- picious occasion. Rev. Barnard very ,feelingly referred to the war and how many of the members of this congre- gation (of which he was, pastor at that time) enlisted and gave their names, and also nerved those who had made the supreme sacrifice. Res': A. E. Johns, returned mis- sionary, and old boy of this vicinity, spoke very briefly of the Johns' Memorial School in China, which was built through the generosity of the people of the Exeter district. He had with him a fine •picture of the school, which 'he showed to the oeo- Horse Races FAIRVIEW PARK SEAFORTH Wednesday July o 0 o 22 2.12 Trot or Pace, purse $300 2.18 Trot or Pace, purse $300 2.30 Trot or Pace, purse $300 2.50 Trot or Pace, purse $300 First Race, 2 O'clock Sharp. NEW GRAND STAND Parking for Autos—Drive right in- SEAFORTII TURF CLUB R. WILSON, W. CUDMORE, President. Vice -Pres. R. M. JONES, A. D. SUTHERLAND, Treasurer. Secretary. Li Street D ice Main Street SEAFO Thurso' y�7 E JULY`�•• ,; t , 6U �.I' L 11gj�o , o • ifs Sea forth Highlanders Band Crescent Five Orchestra Old Time Fiddlers Prizes for Comic and Fancy Costumes Carnival and Confetti Shower. Entire proceeds devoted to the completion of Lions' Park and swimming Pool IIDANCiING AT 8.30 Everybody cordially invited. S1F2AFORTt:: LI19art° CL Ir ions sap l > ,'hieh the °1 Oen a ats►a supplied a alt Big hies weee kept go ng.unti late hour before they were; Agiser 'e there being about 7Ot preeeelle ; told. An intareating boo etY was on s le giving the laistorer of he ehtt ,iiia• ing its different xninsra, ., ti:oners, S. S. Superintendents; lay naen. W. M S. Presidents. `Worthy of mention is also made of the ser vices of 1U.. Joshua Jahns extending i over a great many years in.different capacities, also of the c h o ir leader, Mr. Bruce Cooper, and his worthy assistant, Mr: William El- ford, also pictures are given of the pastor and trustees of to -day, the pastor, contractor and builders of 50 years ago, namelly, Rev.' Beer, pas- tor; Mr. John Halls, contractor; Messrs. Henry Johns and Byron Spicer, builders. A preacher's plan for the circuit of 1874 is also given. The. -aproceeds for the two days amounted to about $450 from all sources. This exceeded all expecte,- tions, even after all, expenses are met there will be a large sum for the use of the church. Those in charge of this celebration feel well repaid in every way for the amount of thought, time and labor expended and are very grateful to all who help- ed in anyway to make it a success. HOG GRADING REPORT Seaforth Walton Total 84 . 49 Selects .... 15 18 Thick Smooth ... 63 26 Heavies ......... 4 Extra Heavies - 1 Shop Hogs 4 Lights & Feeders .. MISSION BAND RALLY The Huron Presbyterial Mission Band Rally, will be held at Blyth, on Friday, July 17th: The following is the programme: 10 a.m. Devotional Exercises—Egmondville Band. 2. Roll—Call of Bands. 3. Music—Blyth Band. 4, Missionary Recitation or Story— Brucefield Band. 5, Hymn --048. 6. Report of Summer School at St. Thomas — Miss M. Jennison. Grand Bend. 7. Music—Auburn Band. 8. Conference. 9. Words of Welcome --/Blyth Band. 10. Reply—Thames Road and Lee - burn Bands. 2 p.m - 1. Devotional Exers.—Clinton Band. 2. Music—+Kippen Band. $. Address—Mr. W. B. Djang, B.A., Toronto. 4. Prayer—'McKillop. Bayfield, Blyth and Kirkton Bands. 5. Music—Blake Band. 6. Resolutions—Hil':cgreen and Grand Bend Bands. 7. Words from Presbyterial Officers. 8. Presentation of Junior or Life Memberships or Seals. 9. Hymn -376. 10. Closing Prayer—Mrs. Telford. PEDESTRIAN AND MOTORISTS HAVE EQUAL. RIGHTS ON HIGHWAYS Mr. T. N. Phelan, K.C., President of the Ontario Motor League in the course of an interesting interview gives some valuable information\ to motor vehicle owners on legal points that to the lay motorists are obtuse, equivocal. ambiguous or unknown. He stated that the standard of care required by the law, of drivers, is the care a reasonable driver would ex- ercise. He must do those things a reasonable driver would do and must not do those things a reasonable driver would not do. President Phelan pointed out that neither the law nor the courts demand that a driver exercise extraordinary caution or be possessed of prescience or proceed with preternatural care. He stated that theoretically the motor vehicle driver and the pedestrian have exactly the same rights on the streets and highways. Illustrative of the standard of care and relative rights of pedestrians and motor vehicle drivers, he cited recent cases. In an appeal it was shown that a pedestrian had stepped at night from the side of the Toronto -Hamilton Highway on to the pavement while walking alone an ac ie a .. -easier or was :eeeeding breaking the law five `xtaiu. to the .accident has no'0410441'0sr, Bence in the casse en drl xs g' trary to law at the time°'o.X ein,.,,a dent has n'o bearixig au +theX drivi liability for the.aeeident tai lbdirecs shtowor n :;cchat 89/414 aV amri�ut'in "sal accident. By way of illus President Phelan cited •a. recent• col'lision ease `that occurred in Niagara Peninsula. An ulalac driver WAS in oharg-e of .one, trite: the other truck was running Both, therefore, were being opera contrary to law. In the trial that followed the court held that thea* legal operation had nothing to do with `the accident—wag not a cause- sent so was irrelevant and not evidenec. President Phelan declared that -there '1 was one very important -exception to ; .' this rule. It is that involving the 's province, county, township or muni ' pality in whieh the ownerships or trusteeship of roads is vested. Thins, some time ago, a truck two 'inches wider than the ,.then matched= 'state, tory width, crashed through a rot- ten bridge, doing xntuc'h :damage <to the truck. Action to recover damages from the municipality involved' was quashed although it was show .that. the 2 inches over width had nothing to do with the accident. The ex- planation of this seeming inconsist- ency is that the truck in not being: constructed in compliance with the conditions under which the permit was granted for its operation in the province was guilty of trespass and its owner not only failed to collect damages but was required to defray the expense of repairing the damage his truck hid done to the bridge : In this i bnni ction President Phelan; pointed out that in ease of da done to motor vehicles by feu ty highway or bridge notice must be served on municipalities within a week and in other cases within ten days. Regarding liability, President Phel- an stated that not only is the owner at all times held responsible when a car or truck is being operated with his knowledge 'and consent but is al- so always responsible when his vehicle is being operated by his chauffeur even at times when the chauffeur operates it contrary to, his instruc- tions. Implied 'consent has been the phrase around which many a legal battle has been waged. President Phelan mentioned two instances of interest that elucidate court inter- pretation of this "implied consent." Some time ago a car was left by its owner in a garage for a minor repair. The foreman of the garage took the car out at noon, drove it to his home, picked up his wife and family and drove around town. In the course of the drive he collided with and injured a pedestrian, The courts held the owner liable for damages on the grounds that there was implied consent that the car be taken for test purposes. Again a motorist turned his car into a garage for winter storage, giving instruc- tions as to battery storage and other ,matters. The foreman of the garage took the car out and injured a man. The car had been used by the fore- man despite storage orders, and so the owner was not held liable. The right-of-way law is relative, not absolute, and does not relieve anyone of the statutory obligation to proceed with reasonable care at all times. Its intent, President Phelan said, was to prevent, not excuse ac- cidents—a fact that all too many drivers seem to lose sight of. He pointed out, too, that the legislature has given emphasis to the law re- quiring drivers on overtaking other vehicles moving in the same direction to make sure that the counter -moving right-of-way is clear before turning out to pass the overtaken vehicles. The rights of a guest in a car, he declared, are exactly the same, in so far as the driver and owner is con- cerned, as are those of a pedestrian on the road in front of a car. Criminal liability. President Phelan explained, comprehends all cases in- volving criminal negligence or man- slaughter; i.e., cases in which some - beside it. He was struck and killed one is injured or killed. No distine- hy a motor vehicle. The Appellate I tion is made, as many believe, be- tween criminal and civil Liability on the grounds of attitude of mind. This has been ruled by the Supreme Court. President Phelan pointed out theta Court held that the deceased had been guilty of negligence, in not first as- certaining that, it was safe to step on to the pavement, and that it was not reasonable to expect a driver to I the very important bearing this rul- anticipate such an action as he had I ing had and has on insurance policies. taken. Technically it made and makes thein Tn another case, a physician had null and raid in cases of criminal parked litx- his car heading dawn a grade., hilitr However, he declared it was Tn addition to applying his set brake I only fair to state that except in very (hand or emorgency brake) he had flagrant cases of criminal liability, turned the front wheels in against the curb. A mischievous boy, in the doctor's absence. turned the wheels to the straight.ahead position and re- leased the brake. The car rolled down the hill gaining such momentum that when it came in contact with a house at the bottom of the grade, both house and ear had their ftrotat@ smash- ed. 'The owner of the house took Etc. don to recover darlrmages from the owner trf the ear, but. tna MEItt a t30* ful. T ewart held dant Sia ear cases in which it was manifestly to the interest of motorists. that they do so, the insurance corpenies have not taken advantage of this ruling, Finally he 'stated tih'at be vbotild not drive a car or truck a bloek Intrithont public liability and property' dates .b insurance, so great was the healed Damages are being assessed d atnrate with the loss in sterni»° bility ensen mai. a titan Iit'h ax ineotan l ots molly ininrdit at one with a s$tai elan,., 4f. is },c A �s. 0