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The Huron Expositor, 1936-11-13, Page 19 1i eR a • fr •Seedatersaletee Yom, Whole Nupbem 3597 LION J.,.:E. KEATING IS HONOURED -BY CLUBS SOF ZONE 3 IsNamed District Deputy Governor At Strat- ford Meeting. LIONISM MARCHES ON The new District Deputy Governor 4, of Zone 3, comprising the Lions Clubs in Stratford, Mitchell, Clinton, Sea- •forbh and Goderich, is Lion J. E. Keating, well known and popular member and past president of the Seaforth Club. Lion Keating was elected Thursday night at a zone rally held in the Y.M.C.A., Stratford, at which the guest of honor and the principal speaker of the evening was District Governor Harry E. Lambert, of Newmarket Nearly 104) Lions from. the five clubs in the zone were in at- tendance and heard a 'remarkably in- teresting and informative' address from the District Governor. Governor Lambert has visited many clubs in the province during the flour months he has been in office and ev- erywhere he 'found enthusiasm bold- ing sway. He was particularly im- pressed with the desire of the various clubs to co-operate and with the de- sire of the Clubs' officers to learn • more about Lionism. The success of any club, whether it is a Lions' Club or any other .club, he pointed'. out, de- pends toa very large extent upon the individual members. and their faith- ful attendance at meetings. An em- Moyer, he' said, would not want a man . who came to work occasionally or when. he felt like it, and the same - went for Lions) Clubs. The primary object in the Ontario District •of Lions International this year, the District Governor stated, was expansion. He. wanted to see new clubs organized, as many as possible, and be wanted to see the present clubs boost up their~ membership. The clubs should take sleek of prospec- tive rospective members in, their towns and they should make newmembers welcome, and put them to work on active com- mittees. The second object of District A this year was to encourage attendance. No I tions of the county gathered to -dhs- club could succ ... ,he reiterated, un- cuss their, problemis. In the absence less members atie'iidee' Yadtitfu•Tly;-a:'nd[ieef tesepresident C. Rozell,_ Ciintoii; to !ensure their regelar attendance ! 'the vice-president, E. F. Klapp, Zur- the meetiegs, Ire advised, should be bright and cheerful, and there should be good speakers and good programs'. ea oil oimci mend Transient Traders Bir -Law, Applicants toCorne to C ouncil WILL PREACH HERE Dr. S. Banks Nelson, Hamilton, who will take part in the 69th anniversary services of First Presbyterian Church on Sunday and Monday of next week. APIARISTS ELECT NEVI EXECUTIVE Hear Interesting Discus- sions At Annual Meeting. The annual meeting of the Huron County Beekeepers' Association was held in the office of • the depantme'nt of agriculture, !Clinton, on Fridee af- ternoon when apiarists from all sec- • RobberiesUnsolved Police are still investigating the two robberies that took place in Sea - forth last week, but as yet' have made no definite discoveries. ich, presided. Following the report by the secre- tary -treasurer, T. G. Scribbins', Clin- ton, an interesting talk was given by George Neale, Tara, on bee inspection work on Manitoulin Island! Dr. E. J. Dyce, provincial apiarist, was the chief speaker. He dealt with the work of the Ontario Beekeepers' As- sociation 'and outlines the program for the annual convention. Dr. Dyes also referred to beekeepers registra- , (Continued. on Page 5) Hensall's Grand Old Lady Celebrates 96th Birthda Marg. Ann Hudson, Hensall's grand old ladlr, will celebrate 40r 96th birth- day oni Friday. .In the—above picture, taken a few years ago, Mrs. Hudson is shown on the right. Seated beside bey is her daughter, Mrs. James Troyer, while standing is her grand- • ughder, Mrs. J. H. Smith and cher great grandson, Cecil Smith. ' The baby ie Violetta ,Vyvianna Smith, her great great granddaughter. Although seriously ill for the' -past two weeks, earielludsett had' been the beat of health and previously bn eabouthis communit3 , See It Hettsall'soldest wo- iman resident, an ' despite the serious- ness of bier recent illnesds, she is re- covering. Mrs_„ Hwdson was ,born at Mountains, is mites frau! St. Lawrence, coming to Hiilsgreeri from that plane. She Moved to H•ensabl 34 years ago. to- gether witheier huedbaild�, Joseph Hud- son, who predeceased h'er some 24 years ago. Nor family of 11 children Ore slim • living. $+ham* . are: Thomas juiiatnt, Peettan *Oli,;, -Mar- (i Gf�l dil d fl' Slot Machines Licenses and. Police Activities Are Thoroughly Discussed At November Meeting. WILL PROVIDE OCCURRENCE BOOK A more rigidinspection of persons wishing to take out .a transient trad- er's license was proposed! at a meet- ing of the town council Tuesday ev- ening. Councillor J. E. Keating,' ire bring- ing the matter to the attention of council, stated ire was: not speaking personally,- but rather as to how it af- fected the business men of the town generally.'- A's it is now, anyone wish- ing to clear out cut rate goods, can pay $100, dispose of their stock and move on, he said. "I 'suggest that any one applying for a license should come before coun- cil when the type of business they propose to run would 'be investigat- ed," suggested Councillor M. A. Reid. Council were completely in accord and the financial committee was in- structed to .check the by-law and re- commend, changes: Mayor A. D. Sutherland presided set the meeting andi Reeve J. H. Scott, Councillors Reid, Keating, Parke and Holmes were present. Committees Report The report of the finance commit- tee was presented by Chairman Reid and was •adopted. Reeve Scott reported for the street committee. Some additional gravel will be purchased for filling holes. Mayor Sutherland introduced the question, of slot machines, and point- ed out that in view of a recent deci- sion, they could now be licensed by municipalities: "I still take the same stand as I (Continued on Page 5) • Relief Costs Are Lower Only two families are on relief, Mayor A. D. Sutherland told council Tuesday .evening: • Relief costs -for October amounted to $24.35. This compares favorably with October of •1.935, when nearly $100 was spent. • W.I.ApprovesWife Who Steps Out CO 50TH Mr. and Mrs. . nomas Con-, sitt Are Honoured on Tuesday. NEWS ,• OF . HENSALL and Mrs. Thomas Consitt, of Hensall, celebrated their goidde d wed- ding at their home on Tueay, Nov. 10th, when a large number, of the im- mediate relatives and friends of the bride and groom of 50 yew ago par- took of a delicious wedding dinner,' the home being beautifully and appro- priately decorated in color of gold and white for the eepaaiete • !Following .dinner a boast to.the bride and „room Was proposed b ' Rev: Ar- thur Sinclair andeespondert;to by Mr. T. N. Forsythe; Mr. Consitt, making a suitable reply. Two little-grandehil- then, Tommy and Betty Py''rke, pre- sented Mr. and Mrs. Corlett with a betgeet of mums, on dbehaif'.nf the family ,also numerous gifts were re- ceived including -a lovely 'bouquet of large yellow mums ,,•.from -the immedi- ate neighbors. Relatives 'peesent for the occasion were Mr. and Mrs. Robt. McAllister and family, of Stanley; Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Park au;l family, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Russell Con- sitt and family, of Stanleys Mr. and Mrs. William Consitt, of iHensall ; Mrs. Sarah Coleman, Seaforth; Miss Annie Consitt, Hensall; Mrs. John Consitt, Seafo•rtdh; Mr. and, Mrs., Abe Forsyth, Tuekersmit'h; Mr. and! 'Mrs. T. el. Forsythe, Kippen,; Miss Eliza- beth Forsythe, 'Egmondviile; Mr. and Mrs. Turner and neighbors, of Stan- ley, and Rev. and Mrs. A. Sinclair. In the evening Mr. and lets- Consitt were at home to a very large num- ber of friends and neighbors, who were' pleased to present their 'felicita- tions and good wishes. Miss'A. Con- sitt received at the door, showing the callers into the drawing room' where Mr. and Mrs. Consitt viere'•'seated to welcome them, Mrs. Consitt looking lovely in a black gown with trimmings Lf gold. The guests repaired to the dieing room where a buffet lunch 'was served from a• table looking very at- tractive with a beautiful mace cloth, silver candle 'sticks and baby mume. Mrs- .Williams Dougall!. t1,. etre. J. P. Mitchell poured tea, while the Misses Jeanette and: Ruth McAllister, Mrs. Clarence Parke, Mrs. Robert McAllis- ter, Mrs. Russell Consitt and Mrs. William Consitt served lunch. Mrs, Consitt, whose maiden name was Miss J. Forsythe, was married to her Husband in 1886 at 'her home in Tuckersmi•th by Rev. S. Acheson, of Kippen, ' who has since. 'passed away., Tee this union! were born two daugh- ters, Mrs. Robert McAllister (Mary Isabelle), Mrs. Clarence Parke (Anna (Continued on Page 4) The regular monthly meeting of the Junior Women's Institute was held at the .borne of Miss Josephine Edge on Wednesday, November 11th. , The meeting opened .wibh the Institute Ode and the Lord's Prayer in unison. The business was dealt with and 'all join- ed in+ singing "The Maple I:eaf For- ever." A 'debate, "Resolved that the woman who steps out occasionally makes a better mother than the •stay:in,". was much enjoyed, the affirmative being taken by, Mrs. Wilfred. Coleman and Mrs. Dave McLean, and • Miss Jean Scott and Mists Mabelle Rands, the negative, the affirmative being the winners. "Theme's a' Tavern in Our Town" was sung and Mrs, Paul Doig gave a short talk on Supper -Clubs. Misch Josephine Edge gave a vocal solo. Lunch was• served. lotte, Miele; George, Heflsall; Isaac, ,Seaforth; Mrs. James Troyer; Sea - forth; Mrs. John Consitt, Seaforth; 'Mrs. James Jarrett, Hillegreen; Mrs. William Douglas, Brucefield; Mrs. Al- bert Harvey and Mrs. James Logan, Mrs. Wilson • Carlisle, all of Hensall. There are also 35 grandchil'd'ren, 34, great-grandchildren and 13 ' great - great -grandchildren, five generations, which is something of a record'. She is a popular and highly respect- ed member of the community and last summer at the time of the Hensall Old Boys' Reu'hlbn see was' sate' to join In the procession and recently drove to London to visit her grand - era, Joseph Hudson, who' is ill at Westminster Hospital, and also was able t6 take drives, to visit her -fam- ily in neighboring towns. She ices faithful member of Cannel Presbyterian Church. Mts. Hudson is intioli beloved by her &telly and friends, being devoted to her home and fanilly,loves company ax,M iadiiev- ot': too wearyt see her iwiiefl"ti's. • Goods Received t• 'Fee following letter has been re- ceived from the West: Craiglands, Sask., Nov. 2, 1936. Mr's. Wescott„ , • Box 319, Seaforth, Dear Madam: Just a few lines to let you know I received a jar of your. crab apples from the relief car and they were in perfect"eondition, and I must tel you that they certainly are appreciated 'as we don't get much fruit out here these times. But I hope times soon pick up. I remain, Yours sincerely, MRS. JOSEPH JAMIESON. -• Granite Carnival Comes to Stratford • DIES IN LONDON John H. Best, Seaforth lawyer, died Thursday afternoon, November 12th, at 4.39.m., .in London. Funeral ar- rangements have not yet 'been made. wens t Remembrawe • ' The Supreme Sacrifice . *ea gives This life for others, flights Representative+ Organizations Following Ir'ra,pres+si' his ' torch From undying flame on Calvary, And follows in; the train of Him, who is The source of love end immortality.. Who gives his life for others, pays the price' Supreme, that does not shrink from sacrifice Or suffering, that counteth' not the cost, Let Duty's . stern. imperious law suffice. Who givesehis life for others leaves behind An in.fluence•heroic and sublime, That is an impetus to noble deeds, That are recorded in the halls of Time. —IL ISABEL GRAHAM. LIONS AND LEGION JOINT MEETING IS LARGELY ATTENDED Rev. J. F. Reycradit, Strat- ford, VDelivers Inspir- ing Address. -HEAR FROLIC REPORT Instal Brucefield Lodge Officers World champion and Canadian champion, skaters, will be featured on the evening of N(rvember 20th when the Toronto Granite Cele bresents its tspectacular ice carnival in the arena it.Stratford. Brought to the city un - 'der the auspices of the Stratford Lions Club, the show is the most col- orful extravaganza of its kinds on the continent. Following the engage- ment there, the Granite Club stars will perform in. New York City, Chi- cago and Cleveland'. Proceeds from the show will go en- tirely to the Lions Welfare Fund, and as an • over'fl'tw Crowd ie •awned., neserwations for the carnival should be made ititlibilVdelay. Holding their annual joint meeting Monday evening in the Queen's ' Ho- tel, members of the Lions Club and local branch of the Canadian Legion paid tribute to the war dead. 'Follow- ing the toast to the King, two minutes' silence was observed and the Last Post sounded by Bugler E, H. Close. The Brucefield Lodge, No. 210, of tire I.O.O.F., held their regular meet- ing or Friday evening, when officers were installed by the Exeter inistalla- trihon team, including: D.D.G.M., Bro. C. Salter; D.D.G.M., Bro. T. Reid; D.D.G.W., Bro. R. Huffer; D.D.G.R.S., Bro. E. H'owald; D.D,G.T.S., Bro. W. e ddleton; D.D.G.T,, Bro. C. Fisher; D.D.G.G., Bro, W. Kerwick; D.D.G.C., Bro. G. Hicks. The following are the officers for 1937 in Brucefield Lodge: I.P.G., Bro. Fred Boyce; N.G., Bro. W. .McLaugh- I n; V.G., Bro. H. Dalrymple; Warden, Bro. R. Newton; . Conductor, Bro. W. Sinclair; R.S.S., Bra. ••R. Scott; L.S.S., 'Bro. H. Gilmour; R,S,N,G., Bro. T. Baird; L.S.N,G., Bro. W. Moffat; R.S. V.G., Bro. G. McGregor; L.S.V.G., Bro. 3. Freeman; R.S., Bro. J. K. Cornish; T.S., Bro. F. Burdge; T., Bro. G. Swan; I.G., Bro. W. McKenzie; O,G., Bro. T. Wheeler; Chaplain, Bro. A. J. John- ston. .The meeting, attended by nearly. 90 of the members and friends of the two organizations, was in .charge of Lions Charles. Holmes and J. M. Mc- Miaan. Lion Holmes, who is also President of the Legion, presided'. The 'waiters were welcomed by -Lion H. Stewart, vice-president` of the ` Lions Club. e Rev. J. F. Reycraft, of Stratford, the first 'Canadian• chaplain to be com- missioned in the Canadian. Air Force, was the guest speaker and gave a splendid address.' Referring to a poem entitled, "Fools," meaning those who sacrificed their lives in the Great War, he said: "They were not fuels; they were willing to give their lives, for the. world in the hope that their dream of peace and 'a new era might come true. In the •distant future 'that dream will come true through the urge of the souls 'of men and tire Providence of God'." The speaker was introduced by, Lion R: N. Bissonette of Stratford. Mr. James T. Scott sang,an appropriate solo. Following the address, Charles P. Sills, of the Legion, moved, a vote of thanks which was, seconded by Lion Dr. H. H. Ross. • .- A -feature of the meeting was the introduction of Dr. G. C. Jarrott, as a new member of the Lions Club. Lion President G. D. Ferguson presented him with a Lions button and code of ethics. Reports of •the annual Lions' Frolic were given by Lions M. A. Reid and E. C. Chamberlain. Net receipts were in, the neiglrborhodd of $1,$00. D. and H." Anthracite Hamilton Coke lbertaCoal Soft Coal Always on Hand N �.' .. LL'F' SONS • Local People Win Prizes at Mitchell ADDRESSES 'MEETING Rev. J. F. +Reycraft, Stratfdrd, who was the special speaker at the annual Lions -Legion , joint meeting here en Monday even- ing • HURON MEDICAL . MEN ELECT NEW OFFICERS Charles 'Holmes, Seaforth, was one of the lucky ticket holders at . the Mitchell Lions Club carnival Tues- day night, and won a wrist watch. A walnut end' table went to Miss, M. Carter, also of Seaforth. • Dr. W. A.'O'akes,'Clinton, is New • President of Association:' Children Present fi Splendid Concert The Huron Medical Association held' a largely attended• meeting*, at the Scott Memorial Hospital here on Wednesday afternoon, whew officers were elected for the coming year as follows: ,President, Dr. W. A. Oakes, Clinton; vice-president, Dr, H. A. S. Vokes; Dungannon; secretary -treasurer, Dr. G. C. Jarrott, Seaforth. The interesting program included a talk en "Hypertension and Its Man- agement," by Dr. E. A. Bartram, Lon- don. Members of the Goforth Mission Band presented a splendid concert be- fore a large and appreciative audi- ience in the sahobl room of First Presbyterian Church on Friday even- ing. The concert, which was arrang- ed by the leaders of the Band, Mrs. D. H. Wilson, Mrs. H. E. Smith and Miss Janet Cluff netted $27.00. The program was as follows: "0 Canada" opening chorus' by the Band; address of welcome, • Buddy Smith; play, "In the Attic With Mother Goose"; two songs by Joan -McMaster, Billy Munn; Joyce Cutting, Donald Smith and Helen O'Dell; reci- tation, "The Missionary Doll," by Doris Ferguson; duet by Jean and Lois Wright; recitation, "eneezles," by, Richard': Fruen; quartette by Joan McMaster, Lois Wright, Isabel Mc- Kellar and Kathleen Holmes; recita- tion, "A Small Boy's Protest," by Buddy, Smith; instrumental by* Doris Ferguson; play, "Around the Year"; concluding addresdsi by Buddtq' Smith; "GOd Save the King." )Jew. H. C. Peak acted cahairnien. Fi Legion, Militia, Scouts and Loco Take Part in Victoria Par day. . OBSERVE TWA MINUTES'' SILENCE : Seaforth citizens In large ntu nbe?e paid respectful tribute, to Ogle 'Wee dead at the annual RenembranceDee service in Victoria Park Wednesday moaning.: With tee Seaforth Highlanders Band in the lead, followed in turn: be ' D" Company of the. Huron -Middlesex Reglement, . members of the local Legion and' Boy 'Scouts, the parade arrived :at the park at 10.50:. The day was clear but al -letting cold wind from the. south may have pre- vented from attending' the ceremony. Charles Holmes, President of the Legion, eras in charge 'of the service wdhidh• opened with .invocation by Rev.. T. ' A. Carmichael. ' The hymn, eGod Be With You . Till We Meet Again" was followed by e= short address by Rev. H. C. Feast. ale. Feast said, in part: "This is our day of Remembrance; in the cal- endar of the year it .bolds highest place save for . those two other days from which it draws its inspiration, that day of days . telling the story''_of Bethlehem and' that other day of Altera telling ,forth' `that death is but the slave of immortality;, "Some would have it that : our"'pass- ing generations; meas no more than "flashes of troubled consciousness— ('Continued, on Page 5) • Man roses `' as Y , Expositor Agent Ii The publishers 'of The Huron Ex- ' positor have learned' that an un- known party, who represents -him- self to be an agent of this paper, has been soliciting advertisements from Dublin business men, and in a num- ber of eases,, collected money. • No such person is authorized, nor does he represent this paper. Pro- vincial police have been notified- and are investigating; Anniversary Services First Presbyterian SUNDAY Church, Seaforth Nov.lSth� Morning, 11 a.m., Special Preacher Rev. H. D. Cameron, St.Andrew's Church, Strathroy Mr. Cameron is one of the outstanding men of the Presbyterian Church and is Moderator of Synod of Hamilton and London. Evening, 7 p.m., Special Preacher Rev. Dr. S. Banks • Nelson, Knox Church, Hamilton Dr. Nelson is a particularly gifted preacher and needs no introduction to the people of Seaforth and vicinity. • MORNING MUSIC ANTHEM—"How Lovely Are Thy Dwellings" Soloists—Mrs. J. E. Daley, Mr. James T. Scott. MALE QUARTETTE—"Told the Old, Old Story" Mr. J... T, Scott, Mr. F. E. Willis, Mr. M. R. Rennie, Mr. D: L. Reit, ANTHEM—"Praise Ye the Lord" e•oloists—Mrs. J. A. Kerr, Mrs. J. A. Munn, Mr. F. E. Willis, Mr. J. T. Scott. EVENING MUSIC ANTHEM—"A Song in the Night" Soloists—Mrs. J. A. Munn,, Miss H. Murray, Mr. F. E. Willis, Mr. D. L. Reid. MALE QUARTETTE—"Whosoever Will" Mr, J. T. Scott, Mr. F. E. Willis, Mr. M. R. Rennie, Mr. D. L. Reid. ANTHEM—"Tarry With Me" Soloists ---Mrs. W. A. Wright, Mr. James T. Scott. Nov. 1 � Monday Evening NAT Illustrated Lecture on Russia 4'. by Dr. Nelson, assisted by Cameron Geddes, Soloist; noted Canadian Baritone • Dr.. Nelson has recently returned from ani extended trip through this country of Communism and Mystery. He is a keen observer enid brings a store of information regarding this much d,isctis+sed' peolilti, Supporting his wealth of iu.tol'nvation he brings 100 elides, Cameron Geddes is well kronur as a radio sirti'st and recoghlhsedi from Coast to Coast'as a leading Canadian Baritone. ' "An Evening Spent With These Two Artists Will Never lle F'orgatteYirr'. REV. H. C. FEAST, Minister. MRS. M. R. OgININI•E, Ated6h1�11hflbi'a' AADMISSION. Adults ��e, �l��:dron yy “atm: SA." 'PO 1i 1'ft V 1. . „,ins.,: sok Ij