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Fordwich Record, 1935-03-06, Page 1Zhe tir2iteci Church Tordtrieh REV. J. W. BUTTON, B.A. Sunday, March 10th, 1935 11 a.m. — "Jonah, the Missionary Prophet." 7.30 p.m.—"The Two Valleys." Sunday School at 10 a.m. Y. P. S. on Friday evening in church basement. The Women's World Day of Prayer will be observed in the church on Friday of this week at 3 p.m. 1935 First Series Bacon Litter Competition A Spring Series Bacon Litter Competi- tion is again being sponsored by the Federal and Provincial Live Stock Branches for sows farrowing from March rat to May 15th inclusive. Any lama-fide farmer may make entry in this competi- tion and contestants will be divided into zones which will be adjusted according to the distribution of those completing the contest. Each contestant is expected to keep a record of the approximate amounts, kinds and price of feeds used, but there are no restrictions on the use of any feeds or feeding methods. All pigs in the litter most be marketed at the one time and in order to qualify there must be at least eight pigs in the litter raised to market- ing age, and at least 3o% of the litter must grade as select bacon. The Ontario and Dominion Depart- ments of Agriculture are offering $aoo.00 in prize money in each zinc, to be divided as follows: rot, $20; and, Sir, 3rd, $18; 4th, $t7; 5th, $16; 7th, Vs; 8th, $14; 9th, $13; loth, $12; rah, $11; 12th, $10; lath, $ro; Completed application forms must be mailed to Mr. L. E. O'Neil, Live Stock Branch, Parliament Buildings, Toronto,. within 54 days after the date of farrowing of the litter. Further information and application forms may be secured from Ian McLeod, Depar talent. of Agriculture, Clinton, Ontario. sA dr.3s bawl „maple. Apply to S. Bricker, Fordwich. -' The Late Mrs. Robert Fraser Mrs. Robert Praiser, for many years a well known and esteemed resident of Seaforth, passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Alex. Lowery, on Mon- day, February Mb, in her 73rd year. Mrs. Fraiser had been a sufferer from heart trouble for some years and for the last two months had been confined to her bed. The deceased was the daughter of the late James McMinn and was boru in Howick township, where she resided until her marriage to Mr. Robert Fraiser at Fordwich 53 years ago. For a time following her marriage she resided in Walton before going to Seaforth over thirty years ago. Mrs. Praiser-was a member of North Side United Church and all her life in Seaforth had been a regular attendant at all church services. Mr. Praiser predeceased her in 1953, but she is survived by a family of one son and three daughters, Mr. Grant Fraiser, Mrs. Alexander Lowry and Mrs. George Lowery, of Seaforth, and Mrs. John Vrooman of Goderich. She is also sur- vived by two brothers and five sisters, Mrs. Carter of Treherne, Manitoba; Mrs. Willis of Powassan, Ont.; Mrs. Hooker of Proton, Ont.; Mrs. McClay and Mrs., James Matthews of Fordwich; Mr. Joseph McMinn of St. Joseph's Island, Ont., and Mr. John McMinn of Toronto. The fun- eral was held from the home of Mr. and Mrs. Lowery on February zoth and was largely attended by old neighbors and friends, the many beautiful floral tributes testifying in large measure to the esteem in which she was held in the community where she had so long been a resident. The services at the home and the grave at Maitlandbauk cemetery, Seaforth, were conducted by her pastor, Rev. T. A. Carmichael. The privilege is always denied him. He. lam to knock out shots when be can only see an eyebrow. He must draw to the button, making it by eighths of inches. He must play a runner one shot and draw the next. He must take out four rocks with one shot and then lay on the button and generally make himself useful, all knowing that if be wins his rink gets the credit and if he loses he alone bears the blame. He must have the patience of Job, the aggresSiveness of Napoleon, but he must never complain or he will be classed as a poor sport. Life with him is just one crisis after another. He gene:- ally finds himself without a friend in the world after the bonspiel is over. We ask your sympathy for the poor old skipper. Personnel of Curlers' Rink Defined In Humorous Manner To those who are not familiar with the intricate details of curling, it may be that talk about leads, seconds and skips is just a lot of Greek. The Edmonton Journal, no doubt filled with missionary zeal, has undertaken the enlightenthent of the more ignorant sections of the populace on these particulars, and here is the result of the effort. The Lead This is a very lowly person who throws the first pair of rocks. He is supposed to thank the Deity once a day in his prayers that he even exists, let alone is allowed to play -at bonspiel time. All curlers have served this period of apprenticeship and it is II remarkable fact that go per cent. of them have never served long enough. lie always addresses the skip as "Sir" sad the third man as "Mr." This lead is expected to see that the four pairs of soaks belonging to his rink are on the ice and cleaned five minutes before the game starts. He must do not less than 75 per cent. of the sweeping. He is expected to keep the skip supplied with cigarettes and to purchase at least one bottle of Scotch essence per diem. This in to be consumed by the rest of the rink and the skips of the defeated rinks on that day. He is not even allowed over the hog line except when sweeping. He is not expected to have any use for any alibis. His curling must be perfect or he is blamed for the loss of all games in which his rink suffers defeat. He may tell the second man what he thinks of the skip, but no one else. After many years he becomes a skip, if he survives the sarcasm of his associates. The Second This person is but one degree removed from the lead. He is expected to do is per cent. of the sweeping. He also, as the lead, is expected to keep the skip supplied with cigarettes and the third man with matches. He must on all occasions get the rock he was to lick out, otherwise he is blamed for loss of all games. His chief duty is to see that the lead does not forget to purchase the bottle for the day and in cases of emerg- ency to assist the lead in financing the t.uskhae 9mi—one who is allowed to insult the lead, the third man and skip considering it beneath their dignity to address either of them in conversation, except is cases of apparent oversight to ask "where's the bottle?" The Vice-Skip This gentleman is in a class by him- self, always. He could skip the rink, in fact he always could skip it far better than the skip doing the job now. He assumes an air of authority and superior- ity over all leads and seconds and of mere condescension to his skip. He does the remaining so per cent. of the sweeping. He holds the broom for the skip to shoot and invariably tells the skip that he should have tried the shot he, the third man, had chosen and not the one he, the skip, had just missed. He is the person who uses the chalk for putting up all points made by his side (if any). He gives the skip the occasional cigarette, lends hint a match and givls him a lot of unsolicited advice and generally embar- rasses and befuddles the skip as much as possible, so when the game is lost he can say with some apparent justification that he should be skipping. This is the high- est compliment you can pay a third man, that he should be the skip. They admit it always, but they labor on with an air of martyrdom in the good of the cause. His principal qualification is being able to suggest what brand the lead should purchase for the day's consumption. He is expected to be very choosey and see that nothing but the best grades are pro- cured. , He, on occasion, can offer faint words of praise if the skip by superhuman effort has pulled the end out of a mess. He never, no never, admits that his rocks have been misplayed by himself. His work is always perfection. If there has been a lapse, it -is the fault of the sweep- ers or gross misjudgment on the part of the skip. The Skip He is the gentleman sportsman who gets up the rink, often sacrificing valu- able time to the interests and entertain- ment of the three other curlers who wish to play in the bonspiel. He does none of the sweeping. He merely holds the broom and his own temper while the rest of the rink miss the one and strain the other. He is supposed to be experienced and make all decisions. He must keep a stiff upper lip and not blush when he overhears the rest of the rink giving his character reading to various onlookers. If, in the case of pure accident, the rest have fallen down badly, he must assume aacheerfulness and endeavor to rake the game out from under sad defeat. He is never known to do right or pick the right shot. His chief delight and hap- piest expectation is to have the privilege of putting on guards with both his rocks. forbtoid itcrorb Advertise It in The Record Does Your Record Label Read '35 Vol. 39, No. 10 FORDWICH, ONTARIO, 'WEDNESDAY, MARCH 6, 1935 $2.00 in Canada, $2.50 in U. S. Popular Young Physician Succumbs To Pneumonia Dr. B. L. R. Kelly of Fordwich Passes at Age of Twenty-Nine Years; Widely Known and Very Popular Dr. B. L. R. Kelly, for three and one-half years a practising physician in this village and a graduate of Western University, London, died at his home here Friday night, February 22, follow- ing a week's illness with pneumonia. He had first been confined to bed with influenza, but as soon as he felt some better he attempted to minister to some of his patients, but was only out part of two days when he suffered a relapse. Despite every possible treatment and unceasing attention, death occurred in one week's time. Deceased-was just 29 years of age. Dr. Kelly was a native of Woodstock and while in the university at London won prominence in athletics, being fam- iliarly known as "Bus" Kelly. He was a member of the university track team for several years and was a forward on the Western hockey team for four years. Following his graduation with the class of '20 he was for some time an interne at Victoria Hospital, London, specializing in children's diseases. In July, 1931, he purchased a practice in Fordwich, where he rapidly gained in popularity and 'endeared himself to old and young. As time progressed his practice expanded far beyond this com- munity, until at times he was taxed to the utmost to attend to it, especially in the seasons of bad roads, yet he never hesitated to answer a call. And, WIGS all his professional duties, he still found time to take an active part in commun- ity affairs. Sport, especially hockey, was dear to his heart. This winter he had evinced more than customary inter- est in the local hockey enthusiasts, with the result that under his coaching and playing a most creditable team was formed. Besides his sorrowing wife, who was formerly Miss Alberta Hill of Mitchel), a graduate nurse of Victoria Hospital, London, and a year-old daughter, Nancy, he is survived by his parents, 3,71.n.sud Mrs. jabs Woodstock: two brothers, Floyd '''of Toronto and Aubrey of Woodstock; three sisters, Mrs. Wilmer of Hamilton, Mrs. Martin of Philadelphia, Mrs. Beaton of Prince- ton. The deepest sympathy of this community and surrounding district goes out to the bereaved. MEMORIAL SERVICE A memorial service for the late Dr. Kelly was held in the United Church here on Sunday afternoon, February 24, under Masonic auspices. Members of the Order and mourners occupied the centre pews, while the remainder of the church was filled to overflowing with friends and acquaintances. Rev. J. W. Button delivered an appropriate sermon, paying high tribute to the departed. The Masonic service was conducted by P. D. D. G. M. Adam Hutchison. There was a large turnout of brethren. The choir sang "Some Day We'll Under- stand." The pallbearers here were W. E. Patterson, Irwin Gibson, Robert Gibson, Ed. Montgomery, Roy Gadke and H. G. West. Following the church pervice the remains were taken to the parental home in Woodstock, from whence burial took place on Tuesday. Many from Fordwich, including most of the Hockey Club, motored to Wood stock for the funeral services. BURIAL SERVICE Woodstock, Feb. 27.—The funeral of Dr. B. L. Kelly of Fordwich, former Woodstock boy, who passed away on Friday after an illness of two weeks with pneumonia, was held from the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Kelly, yesterday afternoon. The ser- vice was conducted by Rev. J. S. La- Flair, of First Baptist church, assisted by Rev. Judson Kelly of College Avenue United church. The sermon was de- livered by Rev. Mr. Button of Fordwich. A duet, "Abide With Me," was sung by Miss Ruth LaFlair and George La- Flair, accompanied.by Mrs. C. Bartley. Many beautiful floral tributes testified to the esteem in which the deceased was held. The funeral was largely attended by friends and relatives and representa- tives of the medical profession. The bearers were Irwin Gibson, Earl Patter- son, Dr. Bryce, Dr. Lawerson, Dr. Kenzie and Ross Parker. Honorary bearers were R. C. McKay, Dr. Wilcox Dr. McCormick, Mr. Blowes, Mr. Brad- ford, D. Chesney, Dr. J. M. Stevens, Dr. Kipp. Entombment was•made in the mausoleum. Floral tributes were received from the following: Blanket from the fam- ily; basket from Dr. McCormick, Lou- don; wreath from medical class of 1930, Western University; sprays from Dr. Frank Poole; Ford Hospital, Detroit; E. Fuller, J. McKay, M. Smith, S. Miss Myrtle Hargrave, who came from Palmerston for a week-end visit, has been confined to bed at her home here since Sunday, with an ailment which has troubled her for some time. She is now considerably improved, we are glad to hear. Mrs. T. A. Roberts suffered an acute attack of appendicitis Friday night, but prompt attention fortunately resulted in it being checked, for the time being at least. Dr. Riddell of Palmerston bad no desire to move his patient, owing to the condition of the roads, unless an operation was unavoidable. Hprvey Williamson's Essex coach came to grief in the village Monday night, wheq the front wheels jumped the icy ruts near the bridge and caused the car to crash into the side of- the 'bridge. The right front wheel was smashed off and the fender crumpled. Fortunately, the driver was not hurt. Mr. Dave Aldrich left Saturday to re- turn to his home at Rosetown, Sask., after speeding two months with friends and relatives here. A message notify- ing him of the death of his brother, George, reached him at Winnipeg, but it was impossible for him to return for the funeral. The Y. P.S. of the United church met last Thursday evening, when some forty were present and enjoyed an evening of progressive crockinole, the prizes going to Norma King and Bob Hibberd. After the crockinole some community singing was enjoyed, followed by lunch, and the meeting was closed by singing the National Anthem. Mr. and Mrs. Amos Denny and son, Ken., are preparing to move their effects to Buckskin, where the former will again be foreman of the C. P. R. section, and expect to leave here Friday or Saturday. Since the ..9bumcjing" I system drat, affected Mr fl, as;-.,-1,e agit Mrs. Denny have had enough of packing and moving to do most folks for a life- time. Mr. Denny's leg, which has con- fined him to the house for over two months, is practically restored to normal, and he will start work the middle of this month. Takes Over Medical Practice Dr. William R. Fraser, of London, arrived here Mcnday night to take over the medical practice and goodwill of the late Dr. Kelly, and we feel sure that he will be heartily welcomed. Dr. Fraser realizes that he has a task ahead of him, by which we mean that the gap left by the loss of Dr. Kelly is a hard one to fill, but he in prepared to do his utmost to merit the confidence of the people in this community. Dr. Fraser comes highly recommended by leading physic- ians of London. Of late he has been on the staff of St. Joseph's Hospital in that city, priar•to which he spent a year as interne in the Ontario Hospital there, and also relieved for a general prac- titioner in Petrolia for a time recently. He is a young man and unmarried, but— well, if the latter is against him, we may be able to persuade him to remedy the defect. Hyatt, A. Hyatt, I. Lovell, K. Crozier, H. Hicks, Blows family, Dr. and Mrs. J. H. Kenzie, Prattsburg, N.Y., Mr. and Mrs. B. McKay, Woodstock, Ford- wich „Hockey Club, Lakelet Hockey Club, Miss Ethel Hill of Hamilton, Westdale church and S.S., Hamilton; Miss Foster, Gorrie; Masonic Lodge, Fordwich; Archie Lampman, Wood- stock; Dr. and Mrs. J. M. Stevens and Hal Stevens, Mr. and Mrs. Forest Gould, Miss Francis Noe, Mr. Budd, Mr. and Mrs. Ross Parker of Guelph, Miss Isabel Stanton of Woodstock, Mr. and Mrs. Hill of Mitchell, Mr. and Mrs. Norman Bradford of Londoni Mr. and Mrs. Barlett of 'Beamsville, Miss Mary Wilmer of Beamsville, Donald McDon- ald of NorWich, Wanda Gordon and Mother of Peterboro, Evelyn and J of Guelph, Fordwich Curling Club, Clif- ford Hockey Club, Mae Beckton of Fordwich, Palmerston Hospital, Dr. and Mrs. Riddell, Belniore Hockey Club, East End Baptist Mission, Chesney f .mily, Mrs. Mathias of Guelph, Mr. and Mrs. W. Chantler, Ladies' Aid of First Baptist church, James Watson, Mrs. S. J. Kelly of Port Huron, Mr. and Mrs. L. Kelly of Port Huron, Prof. and Mrs. Frank Stirling of London, Em- p ovees of Norman Bradford service o ation, . Lila Parser, of London, King Solomon's Lodge of Woodstock, Minnie lzzard of Woodstock, the Neighbors of Wilson street, Ethel and Harold Rebill of Teterboro, Death this community of two compara- ell-known residents, William T. Spence and George Aldr..u. Mr. Spence., who was in his fifty-first year, had been in poor health for some months and, despite every effort on the part of various doctors and specialists, no remedy seemed to have beneficial results, his demise occurring Wednesday of last week. The funeral was held Saturday afternoon under Orange ass- services being conducted at the concession 4, Howick, and in Trinity church. Interment was made in Ferdwich cemetery. He is survived by his wife and little daughter, also his aged mother and several sisters. Mr. Aldrich had been for years a chronic sufferer from asthma, and prior to his death had been ill with influenza, which developed into congestion of the lungs. He passed peacefully and sud- denly away about 7.30 a.m. on Monday of this week. His widow and two small sons survive, also two sisters and four brothers. The funeral was held this f Wednesday) afternoon, services being conducted at the home, second line east, and in Fordwich United church. Inter- ment in Fordwich cemetery. L'he Record joins in extending sincere syffipathy to the bereaved families. Creamery Manager Dies Suddenly ,)cath came suddenly to William Liles, manager of the Mildmay Cream- ery, just as he was leaving the Walker- ton Hospital on Thursday, February 21. ids had recovered from a recent oper- aL,n for appendicitis and was being its; sled from that institution by his cian to an automobile to be convey- Odi1n V.Ti;1 a•os home *bed he collapsed ssak- died almost instantly. He is survived by his wife and three children, his parents, ex-Reeve and Mrs. Peter Dales of Greenock township, and two brothers. Deceased was thirty years of age. Mrs. Wm. R. Fallis- of Minto, who had two ribs broken when she fell at her home a couple of weeks ago, is gradu- ally improving and able to move about, though she must still keep the straps on for a time yet. NOTICE Having disposed of the medical prac- tice of the late Dr. Kelly, together with the goodwill thereof, to Dr. William R. Fraser of London, I desire to thank the people of this district for their patron- age during the past three and one-half years, and bespeak for a continuance of same for Dr. Fraser, who is highly recommended by leading physicians of London. —Alberta L. J. Kelly A Hot Supper under the auspices of the Women's Institute, will be served in the CHURCH HALL FORDWICH Tues., March 12 Supper served from 6 to 8 rum. This will be followed by a miscel- laneous programme, including a short play. Admission, 25c and I5c Proceeds in aid of the Rink. Come and bring all your friends and help swell the Rink Fund. Let Us Examine Your Eyes .1 • For over Twenty-five Years we have special- ized in giving Better Eye Service. •.• F. F. HOMUTH OPTOMETRIST Harriston Phone 118 Local and General News The Record Solicits the Co-operation of its Readers in Contributing Items to These Columns Within'j has suffa} tite3y you in the pe Two Residents Ink Township Fordwich Wins First Game In H.H.A. Play-off Defeat Belmore 8-4 at Gorrie Monday Evening; Return Game Here This Thursday Fordwich defeated Belmore in the first game of the play-off of the Howick Hockey Association. played in Gorrie arena Monday evening of this week. The score was 8-4. Belmore went into the lead shortly after the game started, but Fordwich soon tied it up, the first period ending one-all. Belmore scored two quick goals at the start of the second period and it looked like a nice lead, but the locals then settled down to work and notched four counters to hold a one goal lead going into the final stanza. They got two more goals in short order and - were then apparently content to protect their margin, letting Belmore carry the play to them. Each scored once again before the game ended, leaving Ford- wich with a four-goal lead to go into the return game on home ice Thursday even- ing. Bill Hurst of Wroxeter was the referee. Zurbrigg—Angst A quiet wedding was solemnized at Benton Street church, Kitchener, on Saturday, March 2, at 3 p.m., when Verna Idella, daughter of..Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Angst of Clifford, became the bride of Mr. Gordon Ernest Zurbrigg, son of Mr. and Mrs. George Zurbrigg of Fordwich. The bride wore a very becoming gown of navy visca crepe with pink trimmings, hat and accessories to match, carrying a boquet of roses and baby's breath. After the ceremony a dainty luncheon was served at the home of the bride's deter, Albert St. north. After a short honeymoon trip to Stratford and other points they will return to their home near Fordwich. About fifty young people gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Ceasar, 16 Krug Street, Kitchener, to honor Mr. and Mrs. Gordo Zurbrigg -Midi -their recent marriage, and pre- sented them with a shower of china and silverware. The evening was spent in music and games, after which a dainty luncheon was served. Listowel Doctor Locating Here Dr. I. P. Campbell, recently of Lis- towel, has purchased the property of Mr. John Thorns, on Main street, and has opened an office for the practice of medicine. Dr. Campbell attended the University of Toronto, following which he spent three years in post graduate study in Toronto and New York. He is a- former resident of Grand Valley, where his father conducted a medical and surgical practice for twenty-five years, —Advt. FOR SALE — Grimm Champion evap- B orator, 4 x 16 ft.-, complete; 500 buckets, 500 spouts, one gathering tank, one storage tank. These goods are practically as good as new and will be sold cheap. —GEO. FAUST, Gorrie. HEALTH NOTICE Persons desiring to store ice must first secure a permit from the See'y of the Board of Health, approving the location from which the ice is secured. These permits are issued free of charge. I. J. GAMBLE, Sec'y Board of Health. Card of Thanks I desire by this medium to express my diep appreciation to the people of this community and district for the help and kindly acts of sympathy extended to me in my recent sad bereavement. Every- ° le has been so kind, but may I espec- ially thank the Masonic brethren and the members of the Hockey Club. The memory of all your thoughtfulness will never be forgotten. —Alberta L. J. Kelly. Card of Thanks Mrs. William Spence, Jr., and other members of the family wish to thank the neighbors and friends for the help and sympathy extended them during Mr. Spence's illness and in their recent bereavement. Miss Mary McFarlane and brother, Jim, returned home Saturday after spending a month with friends at Baxter.