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The Seaforth News, 1938-04-07, Page 1'blue coal' Over. the' downs in sunlight clear, 'Forth we went in the sprang of the year: Plunder .of April's gold we sought, 1' the o•fa,April anger •thought, Caught in a copse without defence Low we crouched, to the raiu-squall .dense: Under and over and through the wood Life is astir; and life .is good. Violets purple, violets white, • q HURON CO'UNTY'S Delicate windfldwers .dancing light, Robin is bowing in coat-tails: brawn, Tomtit chattering upside down. Well is it seen that every one Laughs at the rain and loves- the sun: We too laughed with the wild'wood Crew, Laughed till the sky once more was blue. April's anger is swift to fall, _April's wonder is worth it all. WHOLE SERIES, VOL. 60, No. 14. SEAFORTH, ONTARIO,THURSDAY, APRIL 7, 1938 Phone 84, tl t ,-.Ar Varna Minister's Play Presented by W. A. The Women's Association of Varna United'.Church put on the play, "Strictly Bitsiness7 in Brucefield United Church on Friday evening to a captiity audience. Rev. J._R. Peters, minister of Varna Church, is the author of the play, which was well received, The above picture of the cast hi costume •was taken by The News. Back eery, from left to right Mrs. George Johnston l 41r5, Cardwell, pres. of the ladies' Aid) ; Mrs Roy 1)iltvsun (Mrs, U Grogan, an J rich woman) ; Mrs, Alf Johnston (Mrs. Ledger, secretary); Miss Jean Reid (Airs, Pee -ver, an l.nglisli woman), Miss Rachel Johnston (Mrs. Bolder) •Mrs. Ernest 2icClinehey (Mrs. Holler, who hears plenty o'ver the telephone), Miss • Isla Chuter (the min istet's wife, Neliie);-Stewart Beattie (the Rev. Benson Marlow). , Front row, Rev. J. R. Peters,'Miss Jolene Stephenson (Hattie Fuller), Mrs, Alf Ings (Mrs. 1-Iustle, a careful soul), Mrs. George Reid (a farmer's \t ife) ; \Tivian Chuter (T)orothy Marlow, 5 years old), Mrs. Orin Dowson (Miss Janet Golding, a maiden lady); Mrs. Harold Connell (Mrs, Ogle, 'a farmer's wife). -During the play a solo was sung by Miss Lillian Elliott, as. :Marguerite- Anita argueriteAnita Ogle. SPECIALS AYLMER TOMATOES- 2 Tins 15c MACARONI, 'Ready Cut - 5 ib. RIOE-4 lbs. GRAPEFRUIT JUICE - 2 tins 29c PORK & BEANS— small size, 4 tins OLD CHEESE— Real nippy COOKING FIGS - 3 lbs 25c TAPIOCA, 3 ib. 25c LIBBY VEGETABLE SOUP - 3 tins 25C ,aa RINSO, Large, with 1 cake Lifebuoy SNAP HAND 'CLEANER 2 tins IVORY LAUNDRY S'OAP- 2 cakes .............. lie CLASSIC CLEANSER - 2 tins 9c When starting little chicks be sure you feed them Master Chick Starter, $3.10 cwt. 25c, 25c 25c 25e lb. 25c 29c A. G. RollhIede Phone 166 PHONE YOUR 0' R FOR E. L. BOX PHONE 18 or 43 CATHIOLIC WOMEN'S LEAGUE HAS SUCCESSFUL YEAR At the annual meeting of the Catho- lic Women's League held in the ves- try of St. games' Church recently, a successful year was reviewed. Gen- erous donations were given towards national, diocesan .and parochial heeds. Cash donations were sent to the stricken West, the Sisters of Ser- vice and the ,Regina Diocese, also two large. 'boxes of clothing and Literature for the needy. Several crates of eggs were shipped to charitable institutions in Landon at 'Easter, a small dona- tion made to the lJkranian Church at Windsor and donations toward the parish lawn social and Lion's milk fund. Social service work was an inn - portant feature, needy families in the parish having been given a treat of fowl at Christmas and supplied with good clothing when necessary. 'Prizes Inc Christian Doctrine and highest standing in the entrance examinations were awarded to the children. Each month committees were appointed to visit the sick and newcomers in the parish. The financial statement read by the treasurer, Mrs, J. J. Cleary„ showed receipts of '$324.32 .with a bal- ance of $18162511 on hand, Rev. Father T. P. Hussey was ,present and com- plimented the members of the Lea- gue on the splendid work accomplish- ed by this active organization. 'MTs. Leo 'Fortune, convener of the nomin- ating committee, presided, during •the election of officers whieh resulted as follows: Chaplain, Rev. T. P. Hussey; oast president. Mrs. F. S. Sills; pres- ident, Mrs. Frank Devereaux; vice presidents: Mrs. C. P. Sills, Mrs. J. L. Devereaux, Mrs. William Dever- ea.ux Sr.; recording secretary, Mrs. W. H. Hart; corresponding secretary, Mrs. Gordon ,Reynolds • treasurer, Mrs, J. J. Cleary; magazine, Mrs. H. Mellen; (Press, 'Mrs. L. D. Fortune; citizenship, Mrs. D. Shanahan; im- migration and traveller's aid, •I'Irs. T. D O'Neill; programme, Miss A. Daly; pianist. Miss Al. !IC'ebly. THE SEASON'S "BIG HIT" Pierre Muir's Band DLRrECTED BY BRUCE DICK • AT KIPPEN ON FRIDAY, APRIL 8 This Band has only a few more en- gagements before leaving for Cha- teau Laurier, Ottawa. Music in the Lombardo manner, General Admission 50 cents FUNERAL OF MRS. NELSON GOVENLOCK One of the saddest and most beau- tiful of funeral services hook place at the home ,of Mr. J. M. 'Govenlock 'oit Friday, ,March 3,1Ist, when Mrs. Nel- son Govenlock, formerly Miss Claire Sproat, was brought from Waterford to Seaforth for interment in Maitland Bank Cemetery. .The service was conducted by her pastor, the •Rev. 1J. A. Diltz of Water- ford, assisted by the Rev. 'Gordon Peddie. A quartette •consisting of Messrs.. Stott Rennie, Reid and Wil- lis sang "Crossing• the Bar" and "Sweet 11ome." The pall !hearers were three uncles and three cousins, R.1,1. Sproat, J. R. S•yro ut, it. H. Sproat, Roy 'Burchill, Jack Burchill and Bob Burchill. 'Beautiful tributes of flowers were received from friends and relatives, and from the United Church, \Vater - ford; Sunshine Circle Class, Water- ford; office staff and operators •ixf the Southern Ontario Telephone Co.; Waterford Young .Men's Club; ;ion- ior 'Hockey team; 'Norfolk - Brant Hockey Junior League; 'the Win- throp Glee Club, Those attending the service 'irons ont-of-town included: Mr, and Mrs. Albert ALc'Gee, Pont' Albert; Mr. 'Jake Reid and daughter of lYntgannon; Mr. and Mrs. Reg. McGee, Mr. and Mrs. ,John MoGee, Gnderich; Mr. and Mrs. ;Geo. Connell, M'r. Cecil Connell, Varna; Mr. Rich- ard Robinson, Mr. Robert •Ro'hinson, firs. Henry Hrratt and daughter, Zurich; Mr. and Mrs. 'Reg. Reid, Mrs, Jas. Baxter, Mrs. Won. \Vadland, Stratford; Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Col - dough, 'Palmerston; Mr. and Mrs, .Oscar Brewer, Mr. Chas, Forbes, Mr. 'Lawrence Mott, Mr. Harry Mott Mrs Stephen Lupu1, 'Rev. J. A. Diltz, Waterford; Mr. (Take Sproat, Tetnag- ansi; Mrs. J. IK. 13. Brown, Air. J L. Crotenlock, Toronto; Mrs. S. 1. Phil- lips, .Cleveland Mrs. Henry ivlcKen- zee, Oshawa; Mrs. Hough Sproat, aliss Margaret Sproat, Mr. !Row:an Sproat, Mrs. J, Shockcor, Mr. R. Shockcor, Detroit; Mrs. J. Burchill, llrs. Ro'bt. Burchill Sr., Jack, Mary and :Roy Burchill, Mr. and Mrs. R. Burchill Jr., Mitchell. A :beautiful service was .conducted in Watentord an Thursday •evening, March 10th, by the Rev. J. IA. Diltz, with Mrs. G. Griffin as soloist, SPLENDID SHOWING AT SEAFORTH SPRING FAIR Seaforth Spring Show was held on Tuesday afternoon with a large at- tendaiice and an excellent showing of horses. Light snow and a cokl wind made the day disagreeable but the crowd stayed on the street all after- noon. • The number of entries was slightly larger- than last year. The Roadster and Carriage classes made the best. showing in years. Stallion classes were a small number. There was a splendid entry in Agricultural and the quality was all very high. Heavy draft fell off in entries but General 'Purpose was a feature showing. The outfit of the Cosgrave Dominion Brewers, Tor- onto, with liveried footman and •coach- man seemed to catch the public eye but it had to be satisfied with third money in the General Purpose class. Following are the prize winners: Clyde Stallion, aged, T..1 Mc- Michael, Seaforth: Clyde Stallion, 1 year ,and under, Wm, Hamilton, •Cro- ntarty. Sweepstakes, T. 3. McMichael. Pcrcheron Stallion, D. 'Ross, Hen- s -all, W. Schrag, Zurich, 'Roadster Stallion, W. 'Govenlock, Egmondviale. Roadster horse in her - :less, ,Currie & Tervitt, Wingham, and 2nd; A. 13, Wilber, 'Ki.tchener. Carriage horse in harness, C. Fry- fogle, Wingham, and 2,nd; M. 'Elliott, Varna. Agricultural mare, R. Wright, Sea - forth; W. Buchanan, Henson, Agri- cultural, any age, W. Hamilton, Cro- marty, and 2ind; W. Brock, Granton, Agricultural, !3 years , W. 3. Dale, Constance; W. 'Hamilton, Cromarty; W. 'frock, Granton. Agricultural, 2 years, M. E, Hooper & Son , St. Marys; W. Brock, 'Granton; Fred Roney, Mitchell, Agricul'tura'l colt. 71937, Fred Roney, Mitchell; Ben Case, Exeter. Agricultural team in harness, W. Hamilton, Cromarty; W. Brock, Granton. Sweepstakes, W. Hamilton. W. I. . The Junior Women'; Institute will •hold their regular meeting on Wed- nesday, April 113th at the home of Mrs. Dale 'Nixon. A full attendance is requested as it is the annual meet- ing. tA11 reports muse be in, Roll tall —suggestions ,af ways and .means for raising money in the coming year. North Side United Church Rev. T. A. Carmichael. Minister. 111! a.m. Rev. IR, C. Copeland, 'B.A., of Thamesville, will preach. 7 p.m. Rev. IJ. Bt Moore, of Grand Bend, will take the service. S.S. at 1110 am, St. Thomas Church Rector: 'Rev. De.Hurford. 111 a.m, "The Christian's IPunpose." 7 pm. "Sawl—A Tragic Ending." Sunday Scho'"ol 10 a.m. Wednesday 7.310 "The Trial Before ilate." Egmondville United Church !Rev. A. W. Shepherd, Minister. ,1f0 a.m. Sunday School. 111 am. Thou hypocrite—incomplete, undeveloped and satisified., 7 'p.m. Evening Service, ANNOUNCEMENT Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Allen, Cromar- ty, announce the engagement of their only daughter, Mary 'Elizabeth, to Harold !James Coleman, .son of Mr. Robert Coleman .and the lake Mrs. Coleman of Staffa, the marriage to take place quietly. FORMER BAND LEADER HEARD ON RADIO Tom Brown, Chicago, of the wide- ly famed Brown Brothers band, who toured the United States and Europe dor years and leader of the Seaforth band at one time. was heard on last week's We the People radio broad- cast. It was a pleasant surprise to friends in town to 'hear him play and describe the' first saxophone an in- strument made about a hundred years ago in'Germany by a man named Sax. This instrument was bought by a wealthy United States ratan visiting in Germany and presented by .hits to Toni 'Brown, the showman credited with popularizing the saxophone in America. It 'was in 1119011 and 4002' that Tom Brown was leader of Seaforth band, He ,was then a •clarinet player of outstanding ability and many for- mer friends followed with interest his career which has included a number of years with the Guy Brothers Min- strels, the .Walter L. Main Circus and Ringling Brothers Circus, before Corning .the Six Brown Brothers, which later appeared for nine years with Fred Stone. Mr, Malcolm Mc- Phee of town renewed acquaintance with Tom Brown while the latter ap- peared in London about '1'S years ago. Percy Brown who also played with the Seaforth band died quite a few' years ago, The six brothers in the troupe were Tom, Fred, Harry, Billy, Alex. and 'Verne, of .whom three are still living. Heavy •dra'ft filly or .gelding, any age, 'Jas. Stott, Cromarty, and 33rd; Rttssell • Scott' . Cromarty, 211d, Heavy draft, 3 years, 'John Mc- Grath, Dublin. Heavy draft, 2 years, T. J. McMichael, Seaforth, Heavy draft colt, 1907, Warren. Brock, Grail- ton; ramton; T. J. McMichael, Seaforth; W. J. Dale, Constance. !Heavy draft Meant in harness, Jas. Scott, Cromarty; Russell Scott, Cro- marty. Sweepstakes, Jas, Scott. 'General purpose, filly or •gelding, any age, C. M. Kent, 'Embro, and hod; Wm, Decker, ;Zurich. General purpose, foal of 111931, J, 3 'Kries, Mitchell; M, 1E. Hooper & Son, St, Marys; 1Elgfn 'Nott, Seaforth. General purpose foal, 19317, A. A. Weber, 'Kitchener; 11. E. Hooper & Son; 'Iligim Nott. 'General purpose team in harness, C. Kent, ,Enthro; W. Decker, 'Zurich; Cosgrave Dont- inion Brewery, Toronto, General pur- pose sweepstakes, C. Kent. Township Special — Hibbert, W. Hamilton; Hibbert, 'J. Scott; Us - .borne, W. Brock, Boys'' judging—'Bert 'Garrett, Sea - forth; Edison Forrest, Kippen; B111 Turnbull, Brussels; Norman 'Pepper, Seaforth; 'Ken Betties, Seaforth. ANNOUNCEMENT Mr. and Airs. John T. 'Elgie an- nounce the engagement of their daughter, Dorothy Ilene, to,Glen 'Riob- ert, son of Mr. Wm. Slavin and the late Mrs. Slavin, of Hensel], The mar- riage to take place quietly the middle of April. , ENGAGEMENT lair, and Mrs. Aiigu'e More wish to announce the engagement' of their only daughter, Helen Carrie, to John Clendort ,Glew, oldest son of Mrs. Glew and the late Frank Glew of Sea - forth, the marriage to take place the middle of April. ST. THOMAS' CHURCH W.A. The regular monthly meeting of St, Thomas' Church W.A. met on Tues- day of this week at the residence of Miss Pinkney. Mrs. Hurford, the president, was in the 'chair and •fifteen members answered the roll call. The meeting opened with a hymn "From Ocean Unto Ocean", after which the president read the Scripture lesson. `Chen followed the litany and mem- bers' prayer. After routine •business was completed. .Mrs. Hoboes read an interesting article on "The History and Spirit of Deircas" and the begin- ning of missionary work, The meet- ing closed with the benediction, when Miss Pinkney served refreshments and an enjoyable half hour was spent, A WiIHTE MOUSE Mr. .Frank Coleman of M,elKillop township 'brought to The News office on Tuesday a,field mouse which had been captured by his dog. The un- usual feature of this mouse was that its fur was entirely white. According to reference books it is probably an 's'albino," a name applied to any human or animal or third which happens to be without coloring .mat- ter in the 'body. •PRESBYTERIAL TO MEET The annual meeting of Huron Pres- byterial will be held at James Street United Church, Exeter, on Tuesday, April 26. Mrs. G. Ernest'Forbcs, Pres- id,att of the. Dominion Board, will he the guest weaker at the afternoon ses- sion. 'There will be a supper rally at 6.30 p.nt. dor Evening Auxiliaries, Mission Circles and t G.LT tGrouins, and illustrated address by Mrs. Forbes, Y. P. S. The regular weekly meeting of the. 5iint 'Young People's Society was held in the Northside ;United Church •stir ']' vie sday evening, with the presid- ent, lir. John 'Mills, presiding. The meeting opened' by % singing "Work for the night is coining,' which was followed by the I.ord's prayer repeat- ed in unison. The business was dis- cussed, and' the roll called. After sing- ing •'Slarclt on;" Miss Tuella Keine gave a reading, \Ira ilarlirie. 1Ir Michael read the Scripture, 3!r. Sant Scott gave a very inspiring talk oit "'A Devout Christian." The meeting closed by singing "Blest he the tie." HAWLEY - .McSPADDEN A quiet but pretty wedding was solemnized at Trinity United Church manse on Wednesday morning at 111.30 o'clock when Minnie E. Mc- Spadden, second daughter of Mr. W. G. McSpadden and the late Mrs. Mc - Spackle'', formerly of Seaforth, was united in marriage to eCartwright Hawley of Napanee, second son of the late Mr; Andrew Whitney and Mrs. Hawley. The bride's dress was an im- ported French model of navy •blue sheer embroidered in •wshite, .coat of navy 'blue and' accessories to match. The ceremony was performed by tete Rev, H. E. Wetlwood, B.A.,B.D., The groom's gift to the 'bride was a sedan car. Mrs. Flora Black, rN'apan•ee; Mrs. John Jaynes Sr., Camden iE„ Mrs. C. •Blacld and Miss. Betty, Deseronto, were in attendance," KIPPEN 'M'iss Lauralbelle Wright of London, Miss Leila Curtis of Tilson'bung and Miss Marion 'Curry of Niagara' Falls, all !Normal • students, spent the week end at the 'home of the iformer's par- ents, Mr. and Mrs. James Wright. R NEW DESIGN IN OMMUM ITS PLATE Make your table took as exciting and import- ant asyou've dreamed. Set it with the rich, new Rendezvous design... so expressive of today's trend to elegance. 4 PIECE SERVKE for SIGHT Tamiekelre.f OMR $49.75 Open Stock Price...S6O.? M. Service Contufnc $ TEASPOONS 8 T.NIVLS (Hollo,, Handle) 8 FORKS 8 DESSERT SPOONS 8 SALAD FORKS 1 BUTTER KNIFE 1 SUGAR SPOON 1 COLD MEAT FORE Special O6tszt PIERCED SERVER 25c Regularly . $1.00 TO INTRODUCE "Rendezvous" i SAVAUGES THE GIFT SHOP L. O. B. A. EUCHRE The ladies of the L.IO.B.A. held a successful euchre Friday evening with a :good attendance, .Prize winners, lad- ies' •first, Mrs, Aubert Baker; lone hands, Mrs. :Ernest Stevens consola- tion, Latera Mole. 'Gents' 'first, Mr. Jack Strong; lone hands. Mr. Will Stoddart: consolation, Mr. 'John 01d - field. Lunch was served by the ,com- mittee after which all sang God Save the King. TUCKERSMITH •.1 merting of the Tuckersntith .Lad- te Club will .be held at the hone of Mrs. Cecil Oke on Wednesday, April 13th. Rol/ call ie to 'be answered by to f ho us le i i r the .hurt to or t ec aft o t g job in housecleaning you dislike most. Prize Winners Above is a photo taken by The News of an Agricultural teats owned by William Hamilton and son Frank, of Cromarty, which took several prizes at the Seaforth Spring Show on Tuesday, Be- tween etween thein this tearer won first in Agricultural team, first and second in four years old and over, and also Agricultural sweep- stakes (left), and together with a colt got first prize. for Township Special.