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The Huron Expositor, 1955-04-08, Page 8THE HURON EXPOSITOR 'n • s.• a . • F, mime in { VOST TERM -PAYMENT • Church Notices (Extracts of an article b A. P. BIG BEN Herbet in the Westminster Bank Review) OBITUARIES • Weddings R E G E N.T THEATRE ililromoBn.E INSURANCE liaW available is an all -Canadian Company. uatlon gladly given on all hues of insurance. 11[O'1'ORIST GOLDEN RULE: Drive -as you would have others drive. WATSON & REID M. A- REID - Proprietor Insurance & Real Estate Phone tt4 Seaforth ' • ._, Salvation Army. -11:00 a.m. Flatness Meeting; 3 p.m., Sunday Sehoop; 7 p.m., Salvation Meet- ing; Thursday, 8 p.m., Midweek Meeting.-Lients. J. Hunter and L. Pyke, Officers -in -Charge. Phone 575• St. Thomas' Anglican Church.- Easter Services: 9 a.m., Holy Communion ; IO a.m., Sunday School Serviee; 11 a.m., Choral Communion; 7 p.m., Easter Even- You are looking at the Clock . _-.__._.. be called Victoria. But "Big Ben" DEATH OF ALTON JOHNSTON' - SEAFORTH 't. Tower of Westminster. Many na- tives of London will tell you that is Big Ben"; but, strictly, pit is not. Inside the tower is a very fine and famous clock, which first came into service on May 31, 1859; but that is not BigBen. Some bells have just chimed the three- quarters: but none of them is Big Ben. Presently, though, when they have chimed again, a deep- had stuck. On October 8, 1858 (twenty-four years after the burning of Parlia- ment) they began the hoisting of the bells, two hundred feet, to the belfry. The big fellow to k over a week to' get there. It was then found (without surprise, for there had already been words about it) that Barry's frame w• as far too weak to support the bells. It took The sudden death occurred in Victoria Hospital, London, Tues- day morning, April 5th, of Alton J. Johnston, of North Main St., Sea- forth. While Mr. Johnston had not been in good health for three years, his passing was unexpect- Born at Blake in Stanley Town- ship, 53 years ago, he received his education at Blake and Brucefield GARDNER - McKNIGHT Saturday, April 2, at the United Church Manse, Mitchell, Margaret Gladys McKnight, Toronto, daugh- ter of the late David J. and Mrs. McKnight, Mitchell, was united in marriage to Robert Gardner, son of and Mrs. Lizzie Gardner, of Meaford. The Rev. George La- wont, Mitchell, performed the - THURSDAY, FRIDAY and SATURDAY ®® WAii Frances Joins the WAGS DONALD O'CONNOR JULIA ADAMS with Francis, the Talking Mule, in another la gh-filled comedy! er voice will be heard, and that well be Big Ben himself, booming the time of day, with all the pride of his thirteen -and -half tons. The bell sounds well, does it notyears (though, between you and me, it is cracked)? The tower looks very solid and serene -and even old: it has not yet been standing for for a hundred years. The clock rive months to produce an elabor- schools. He farmed in that area ate piece of girder work which cost until his retirement to Seaforth in much more than the bells. November of last year. He was On May 31, 1859, twenty-five 'a member of Northside I.0.F.,is poor Church, Seaforth, and of I.O.O.F., afterBarry proposed it, the Great Clock went on duty; the Brucefield. quarter -bells called gently, the He was married at Clinton to .the Great Bell boomed; and London former Ivy Irene Plewes, of Clin- was delighted. But two months ton, on November 29, 1926, who later, there was a 'sadden silence. survives, together with a brother, ceremony. For her wedding the bride chose a blue suit with white accessories and a corsage of white mums. Her only attendant Mrs. W. H. Bettger, of Seaforth, wore a plum suit with yellow accessories„ and a corsage of yellow mums. Mr. Harold Baker, Toronto, was groomsmah. MONDAY, TUESDAY and WEDNESDAY si Father Brown,Detective ALEC GUINNESS JOAN GREENWOOD Based on the Father Brown stories. by G. K. Chesterton. FOR • O R SALE 1Rrie1� dwelling, Goderich St. Mast beautifully located (for- mer' residence of late Mrs. R. BeII) • Brick Dwelling, very central- ly located, Goderich St. West. )Jew furnace. Could be divided for apartments. 53,400.00 -Asphalt covered dwelling on Victoria St.; $1500 eash, balance arranged. Two - bedr000m Stucco Cot- tage, with all modern conveni- ences, including 3 -piece bath, hardwood floors, modern kit- eben. Full basement with fur- mace. Garage and good garden. Reasonably priced, and almost immediate possession. FOR SALE OR RENT BRICK` RESIDENCE with all modern conveniences. Well lo- ,eated. Immediate possession. ltlter Properties Also Listed a M. A. REID 'REAL song. -`Rev. J. H. James, Rector. First Presbyterian Church -Eos- ter Sunrise Service: 7 a.m., First Presbyterian Church, conducted by Young People's Groups of the community. Everybody welcome. -Rev. D. Glenn Campbell, Minis - ter. EgmondvMe United Church,-10 a•.m., Church School and Adult class; 11 a.m., Easter Praise; sermon, "Recognizing Jesus"; 7 p.m., Evening Praise; theme,B "The Road to Emmaus"; Wednes- day, 8 p.m-., Midweek Service: Rev. W. E. Milroy, Minister. Northside United Church. - 7 atm,, Easter Sunrise Service in First Church: 10 a.m., Church School and Adult Bible Class; 11 a -m-,. Easter Morning Worship and Praise; sermon theme, "Whatof Makes a Living Christ?"; special Easter music led -by Junior and Senior Choirs; 7 p.m., Easter Eve- ring• Service: presentation of a sacred drama, "The Unshadowed Cross," assisted by the Senior anis in Easter hymns and carols. -Rev. J. W. Stinson, Minister. is unbelievably -efficient. We are Here, alas, was the second of Eldon Johnston, Brucefield-, Following the ceremony a re- held proud qf these three. But you will Denison's errors. It sprang •again Funeral held ception was at the home of be amazed if I tell you what a job it was to get them into harmonious action together. neo �� The Houses of Parliament were burned down in 1834. The date services were from his passion for hitting bells Thursday afternoon from the G. too hard. Mears had stipulated, •A. Whitney Funeral Home and at the time of casting, that his bell were conducted by his minister, should not be belaboured by .,az. Rev. J. W. Stinson. Interment fol- hammer of more than 4 cwt. Deni- lowed in Baird's cemetery.a son had put in a hammer pf 7 cwt., the bride's sister, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Bettger, Seaforth, where the bride's aunt, Mrs. H. B. Gale, Mitchell, dressed in a smoke rose dress with yellow accessories 'and corsage of yellow mums, receiv- ed. She was assisted by the • NO QUESTION was October 16. In 1835 it was de- cided to' build a new Parliament: and the poor bell cracked. What was to be done? BoomedLOCAL BRIEFS Again groom's mother, who wore a navyABOUT dress with pink accessories and a corsage of pink mums. IT • • • and. four hundred designs and 'ninety-seven architects were con- sidered. Sir Charles Barry won; and he had a wretched time of it for the next twenty-five years. In 1840 the first stone was laid. The clock tower was a main fea- ture of Barry's design: and in 1844 he applied Parliament for clock. oritytochipped provide a suitable Members were much excited and made fine speeches. But seven years later the row about the clock was still raging. Then E. B. Deni- The clock, once going, had been Mr. R. E. -McKenzie, of Toronto handed over to the Astronomer- spent the weekend with John C! Royal. Denison, -the true father and Miss Rena McKenzie. the affair, was out of it. They Mrs. Mabel McNichol has ac- would not even let him into the cepted a position in Stewart Bros.' Tower. He wanted the bell to be dry goods department, brought down again and recast, but nobody else did. Instead, "theyMr. and Mrs, Vernon Glendon- a square piece out of the ing, of Detroit, were Sunday visi- pptors at the home of Mr. S. J. Wal- sound -blow to probe the depth Of Lace and Miss A. Wallace. the crack, and cut a slot in the lip to prevent any spreading. Then The -many, friends. of Mrs. Geo. (don't ask me to explain this) "the Connell are sorry to hear she has bell was turned one-eighth been confined to her room for the Guests were fromMeaford, To - ronto, Brantford and Mitchell. CANTELON - GRUMMETT A wedding was solemnized in St. Thomas' Anglican Church, Sea- forth, on Saturday afternoon at 3 , o'clock, when Rev. J. H. James united in marriage Mary Margaret Grummett, of Seaforth, and-' Mr. Francis Ralph Cantelon, of Clin- ton. The bride ih-the only daugh- ter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph B. You Get the BEST Values � in Footwear - - AT THE - WILLIS S H 0 E S T The Little Store with the BIG Values - 0 R E SEAFORTH ESTATE : PHONE 214 son produced ..a design for it. of a Enter turn to bring the crack within the past few weeks. Grummett, Seaforth, and the bride - is i1r. (in August 1855) a new Commissioner of Works (in all, position of a nodal -point, a 4 cwt. Mr. Elmer Larone was success- groom e eldest son of and Mrs. Ral E. Cantelon, Clinton. - 0., - ' ` •--d" during this battle, nine came and went). He was Sir Benjamin J Hall, a large and well -loved man, known as "Big Ben". He brought peace into the testy affair. He saw that Denison was good, and stood by him. Denison knew about bells too, and was told to design some. He designed a 14 -ton hour bell, as promised; and four quar- ter - bells (instead of Barry's eight)., Meanwhile, in 1857, Parliament solemnly debated what name should begiven to the great noise hammer fitted, and Big Ben boom- ful in winning a special desk set ed again." in a draw held in Goderich recent- g So one of the most famous lY• sounds in the world, the sound Kr. and Mrs. Ken Gardner and that moved and heartened so many Paul and Beth, of Toronto, spent millions in the war, is the sound last week -end with Mr. and Mrs. of a cracked bell. But many a W. D. Smith. sound bell has not done so well so Mr. and Mrs. Anson Gilbert long. have returned from a motor trip Many of our facts we owe to to Virginia. The Book of Big Ben, by Alfred Mr. Terry Atkinson has moved Gillgrass. We do not apologize: his family into the residence on' for the book is now out of print, Church St., which was recently and we hope that it may help to strutted by J. T. Hugill. get it into print again. Mrs. B. B. Stephenson, who has been visitingin London for a short Given ' marriage by her father the bride wore a white floor -length gown of Chantilly lace and net fashioned with a strapless bodice, a full skirt with a scalloped lace yoke with layers of net over satin, =ace jacket with a and a matching' tiny turned -down collar and' lily- point sleeves. A veil of net was held in place by a coronet of orange blossoms, which had been worn by her mother on her wed. ding day. The bride carried a white Bible crested with blue car- nations with white ribbon stream- FLOOR O R C 0 Dress Up For Spring with New Inlaids Congoleum V E R t '' 1 f r'-•: '< r'"- ; I N G d ' o � �•�b . 't s;s, ~>^ xs- r • + r �' r >. >�' ;'' •�tr;< a - I,O�A, LEMON'S CALLS TAXI en ua��rere insured rgorrt 35c/ 162—J or 162-W FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Rev. D. Glenn Campbell P Minister ` s 'bluecoal WILLIS DUNDAS Champion Stove and Furnace Oil DUNDAS LONEY Phone 573 or 332-R 10 a.rn.-Church Sehoal and Bible Class ' 11:00 a.m. Sermon- -THEY THAT PASSED BY" Junior Congregation now at its own front -door. Many noble and high-sounding namesgift, were proposed. Sir Benjamin p po Hall, winding up, eloquently advo- time, has returned to her home Logan Prepares here./ g p P Mr. Thomas Grieve, who spentVinylr Bridge _ ors and wore the bridegroom's a my a rhinats t. S• Her only attendant,Miss Shir- ley Cooper, Clinton, as bridesmaid, . a`''' ;.. or Tile r ;� . , ;;;;,, R ,< f' ,;<.: G� ..��. n`:'~. ,.:•.>; r , . ' c w in Linoleum or �'`Li �^ � INSURANCE 7:00 p.m. Sermon- cared the name "St. Stephen".It was a hot day: and as the First Commissioner sat down, mopping bis brow, a Member, it is said, cried: "Why not call it `Big Beii' and have done with it?" There was -laughter: but, in the good old way, the shine was done. came disaster. Denison did not know quite so much about bells as he believed. He- gradual- ly increased the weight of the clap- per from 7 cwt. to 13 cwt. At 12 the tone was thought to be better: but at 13 the suffering bell gave a dying Program . the winter in Chatham, has return- ed to his home in Egmondville. He Logan Council met on Monday was accompanied by his daugh- when road accounts amounting to ters ,Miss Bess Grieve and Miss $1,815.24 and miscellaneous ac- Margaret Grieve. counts totalling $1,063.12, were or- Mr. Joseph Heffernan is a dered paid. Six tenders were re- patient in St. Joseph's Hospital, London. "O contra for the gravel, Iand.elan the i contract was let to Ray Ireland Mrs. Charles Hagan is visiting Co., London, for 60c per yard. relatives in Zurich. Drainage contracts were awarded Mr. and Mrs. Leo Stephenson as follows: Harry Haehnel, the are spending the Easter holidays Second Concession, for $1,364.00, with their son, Mr. Donald Steph- and the Haehnel for $493.00; Allis-enson and family in Ottawa. ter Cook, the Sykes, for $352.50, Dr. Frank A. Norman has mov- Robert Nicholson, the Diehl, ed his family into the residence wore rose net over taffeta, fashion- ed with a strapless bodice and an embroidered net overskirt. A net bolero and mittens and a match- ing feather hbaddress completed her ensemble. She carried a bouquet of blue carnations. groomsman for his brother, whil Mr, Carl Cantelon;Clinton, wasWhitneyFurni Mr. John Grummett,Seafovtli a brother of the bride, .and ' Mr. Douglas Cantelon, Clinton, a bro- ther . of the bridegroom, ushered. • Miss June Convoy, Kincardine, accompanied the soloist, Miss Hel- en Hutton, Kincardine, Free Estimates SEE THE DISPLAY NOW AT • PHONES: 119; RES. 65 SEAFORTH FUNERAL and AMBULANUE SERVICE ' rComplete e • Fire "HE SAVED OTHERS" • Auto • Liability • Accident --r Wirid, EtC.Britien Covera aThen Coverage Successor to W. E. SOUTHGATEC0 E. C. CHAMBERLAIN Phone 334 Res. 540 MAIN ST. : SEAFORTH l and FUEL OIL groan, cracked and collaps= ed. and for $1,375.00. on Goderich St. West, formerly also of 'Both are cousins the bride. e thrifty! Phone 41, Sea- Be. forth. Classified ads. are re -Phone -getting. The Huron Ex -recast %4fflt• M. Hart 784 Seaforth .of occupied by Miss Lena Graham. They broke him up and took the pieces to Whitechapel Road to be The road superintendent was in- For' -a reception at the home- of strutted to have plans drawn for Visitors during the weekend with the bride's parents, the bride's by George Mears of an an- the Willow Grove bridge and ciall 'Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hoggarth mother received wearing a two- Mrs. ---577.77-1,75:77-7 .snit cient firm of bell -founders. This time the testis was almost g tenders rn the Diebold. Ward and • were Annie Atkinson and piece, dress of navy ticatina with bridges. J. F. Prueter met daughter, Eileen, of London, and white accessories and a red rose C.haffe brirl MAKES WIZARD So positor. per- feet. The bell was nearly the the council regarding fire insur- Mrs. Thompson and daughter, corsage. Assisting her was the"{"°� , ��iti� r{ 1 E^SY TO USE..CtE6�i!S Mrs. Lamport, of Hensall, •- specified weight -13 tons 10 cwt. 15 lbs., and. miraculously, it had the intended E. ante on the township garage. The bridegroom's mother, in a pale council felt that the insurance not Mr. and Mrs. Gordon W. Willis, blue suit with matching hat and a being it from Birmingham, Mich., spent the pink rose corsage. `- ,: 1 4 ; , ? OVEtJS LIKE NEI/J..1\10 SCRAF.>•6 SCRU661N6° - •pig•It Bring the r ;` G 1 1'yi! '--4 /i .,.„A„,,,i ® {� 1 Whole �am9�y ! . • - p R- CHI i _ -• '– -- - - i j ,,,L.,_ �� note of went to Parliament, glorious- ly, drawn by sixteen white horses, along the South Bank and over Westminster Bridge. It shone sufficient, raised 33,500 to $4;500. The Master By- weekend with Dr. and Mrs. F. J. White, yellow and bronze chrys--'- Bechety. Law. for the Mitchell and District antht%mums •decorated the home. High School debentures of 3135,- Mr. Ferg. Rowland, of St. Cath- A three -tiered wedding cake, flank -nn,.. 000 was given its first and second arines, spent the weekend with his ed by pink tapers, centred the mother, Mrs. Dorothy Rowland. bride's table. =. ' -'I ��� •OYEjl• LEANER:! /� ' /� fir; BRAND OVEN CLEANER with varnish in the sun: the Un- ion Flag flew at its head: and all the citizens, in their top -hats and readings and the Clerk instructed to apply to the Ontario ?rlimicipal ' Mrs. Jessie McKellar and San- For a trip to the northern Unit- Board for approval to finally pass. dra, David and Neil, of Toronto, ed States, the bride changed to a are spending the . Ij '. I •u ' . �hncu,nit)x�)ieLtt - '= FRU APPLICATOR WITH EACH JAR Just apply with applicator, let black crinolines crowded to cheer its ' Agrant of $20 was voted to Monk- weekend with beige suit with pale blue and brown ° Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Smith. W. D set and wash off --% 59 98¢ encrusted grease. Wizard passage. Bells, it seems, are al- ways g`she" to the bell -world: and accessories and a topcoat ton. School Fair. The council thenp oat of beige Greta S° adjourned t� meet again May 2, Thompson and her and brown. On their return Mr. 8 oi. 16 oi. Oven Cleaner really cleans— without hard work. Mears wanted his masterpiece to at 1:00 p.m. niece, Mrs. Don Hogarth, have and Mrs. Cantelon will reside on returned from Peterboro, where the bridegroom's farm Clint- , g near they THIS WEEK' AT CROWN HARDWARE •'- attended the funeral of the ton. - late Harry Welford. Weekend guests with Mr. and Fresh Mrs. W. H. Bettger were: Mr. SEAFORTH• W.I. TO -MEET , and Mrs. Lizzie Gardner, Mea- Members of the Seaforth Wo- HOT CROSS BUNS ford; Mr. -and Mrs. Harold Baker, men's Institute and other inter- ® Toronto; Miss Gladys Brodie, To- ested persons are invited to at- ronto; Miss Mary Moffatt, Brant- tend the regular monthly meeting 40c Dozen ford; Mr. and Mrs. Torrance Gard- of the Institute to be held at the ner, Meaford; Mr. and Mrs. Roy home of Mrs. Robert. M. Scott on `# Thursday and Saturday J. R. Bennett, Toronto; Mr. and is the annual meeting in charge MJ. Rooth, nMeaford; Mr. and Mrs. Tuesday, April 12, i 2 p.m.c argecrossroads Mrs. H. B. Gale and Doug, Mit- of Mrs. James Doig and Mrs. chell; Mr. and Mrs. Bill Binning, Lorne Carter. The roll call will Mitchell, and Mrs, •Clara Bennett, be answered by the payment of SMITH'S BAKERY —Phone 37 Mitchell. fees. Each member is asked to 21 Special Of for! Locomotive Washer with 20 Packages Rinso, 8 Lovely Bath $139.00 Towels, 4 Thick Wash Cloths. ALL FOR It's sharpened. Springtime -time At to before her Lawn Mower reconditioned and .. P grass gets too high! CROWN H A R D W A R E phone 797 .• - Seaforth • • submit a slip of paper saying if she would like the Institute to CONSTANCE sponsor a bus trip; if so, when, Expositor Waht Ads Bring Results — Phone 41 ,� where and what they would like to see. O.H.A.55 JUNIOR "B"and •Miss SEMI - FINALS Mr. and Mrs. Earl Lawson spent Tuesday in London, guests of Mr. Mrs. R. J. Doig- would like all Mrs. E. F. Warren. the library books brought in to Donelda Adams and Mr. this meeting. In charge of, lunch and Mrs. Ernest Adams were in will be: sandwiches, Mrs. James Wingham on Saturday. Keys, Mrs. John Kerr; cookies, Mr. and Mrs. Marshall Stone- Mrs, G. E. Popple and Mrs. A. house, Belgrave, and Mr. and Pepper' • i, OK USED (ARS Entertainment Cast of For All 10� raa Sin1� - DanGt �tt� ng Laughs Galore : O rth vs WoodstockJack Home -and -Home GamesMr. Mrs. William Johnston and Mr, Leonard Johnston, Clinton, were guests on Sunday with Mr. and M U I Mrs. George Leitch. Mr. and Mrs. Phillips and daughter, Paige, and Mrs. Jessie Rest -Nursing Holland and son, Dell, of Blyth, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Kind care for convalescents Medd, elderly Mr. and Mrs. Lorne Lawson NURSE IN spent Monday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Jack Carter, in Seaforth. JARVIS ST. and Mrs- Ray Finch and Seaforth _ R`S Home and people. CHARGE PHONE ii �� f` 1954 CHEV SEDAN—Radio, Direction - al signal lights; windshield wash- $ er; shade -lite glass; seat covers; low mileage • 1875.00 g 1950 PONTIAC SEDAN—Special 1175.00„ 1950 CHEV. COACH—Sharp 975.00. 1950 CHEV. SEDAN—Outstanding 1075.00 • • • Seaforth District High School Auditorivin family and Mr. Andrew Lawson were guests on Sunday with Mr. GOQIs #O cOUnt and Mrs. James E. Medd. 00) DONS, PLUMBER))) 1948.OLDS SEDAN—H dramatic • •980.00 y a / The Tie must be broken! ZION .' I F�y®uR RooF LEAK s "SPRING SPECIALS' - Thursday April 13April 14 p../0"•1947 8:30 �. • A Winner must be declared.Wednesda ® THE GAME OF THE YEAR — AT SEAFORTH • Mr, and Mrs. C=eorge Pepper,®ON'T Y®VYMr. Mrs. D. G. Graham and WOraaeRy... Mr. and Mrs. George Graham, and �,(it I M TM E Miss Gertie Coombs visited with } Mrs. James Malcolm and Mr, and l TiNNERWHo WILL. Mrs. Dalton Malcolm on Sunday WILL. HURRY 1941 DODGE—New tires $ 195.00 1 947 FORD SEDAN—Radio 525.00 CHEV. SEDAN—Good 650.00 • Q Thursday, April 7th, at 8:3® AT WOODSTOCK • • • • � / • eiaturday, Aprrl 9th,at 8s30 ADMISSION -- $1.00 and 50 Cents . afternoon. - ' ';; Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Barker , %;jyesyy/T,y and family, Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd �� Barker and family, Mr. and Mrs. ka Alvin Williams and family, Bur- ., ford and Mrs. B. Barker, Mit- '- -'r chell, visited with Mr. Mid Mrs. ' Earl Barker on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Fergus Lannin D _ spent Friday in Stratford.ON WOOD Mr. and Mrs. Ross Gordon, Don - color dandarrM2y . and ited Mrs. D atom PL U M B I N & H EAT t6 1 Mal-Colin�LS''��Y•Y�ert Several "Specials" b� 100.00 p OW ._ at _ _ Seaforth !I►DULTB 75e STUDENTS 50c CHILITAivl°G, under 12, 35e AMR TlekCt8 may be Nerved upon payment of 19 cents extra ►L OPENS APRIIICs' 'tb AT KEATING'S PHARMACY . the Seaforth Agricultural Society .. ., yy�� .,,.y;�r y � , d. ,.. 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