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The Seaforth News, 1938-12-08, Page 1With. every rising of the sun, Think of yam life as just 'begun. The 'past has shrived, and buried deep, All Asterdays;—there let them sleep. Nor sek to •sninmon back one ghost Of that inninnerable host. . Concern yourself with but to -day. Woo it and each it to obey Your wish and will. Since time began ea ort HURON COUNTY'S LEADING NEWSPAPER To -day has been the friend of man. I3ut in his 'blindness and his sorrow' Ile looked to yesterday and to morrow, You and To -day I a soul sublime, And the greatest pregnant hour of With 'God •betw.een 'to bind the twain, Go forth, I say, Attain/ Attain! WHOLE SERIES, VOL. 60, No. 45 SEAFORTH, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 8, 1938 Phone 84. 01 a year, .1.11•1•11•. PURE MANITOBA FLOUR @ 2.19 cw' PASTRY FLOUR, 24 lb. 49c FLOWERDALE ORANGE PE- KOE TEA 38c half lb. OUR OWN BLEND COFFEE 23c half lb. CALUMET BAKING POWDER . 10c and 25c each HERSHEY COCOA - 10c, 19c and 29c can BAKING MOLASSES 9c lb. PILCHARDS 2 can 25c SALIVION, Pink Tall 2 •Cans 25c COUNTRY CLUB ,SOCKEYE SALMON .... 18c and 30c can FRENCH SHELL CASTILE SOAP Large Bar, 30c LAUNDRY SOAP, 8 bars 25c LELYS TOILET SOAP— Large Cakes ...... 6 for 25c CAUSTIC SODA, loose, 10c lb. Masters Hog Concentrate, $2.30 cwt. A. C.Routledge Phone 166 1 **blue.coal9 e,, THE SOLID FUEL FOR SOLID COMFORT E. L. BOX PHONE 43 Northside United Church Rev. II., V. Workman, Minister. ell a.m. "'The Discovery of the Irtfinite." 7,p.m. "Why Cast thy bread upon the Waters?" Sunday School 2e30 p.m. Prayer meetings, Them, 705 Pim CURLERS ELECT R. J. SPROAT PRESIDENT . — .Seakerth Curling Club held its an- n•tial meeting in the town ball on Wednesday night, Dec. 7, with a goed attendance, .Officers elected were, President, R. 13, 'Sproat; vice pres., J. G. Mills, sec,. treas., R. J. Winter; patrons, •Gebrge Sills, Rob- ert •Jacks.o.n, Wu. Ament, John A. Stewart, Chas. Stewart; honorary members, Robert Boyd, W. E, •Kers- lake, executive, C. E. Smith, Bev Christie, J. M. McMillan, Dr. F. j: Bechely, Dr. j. A. Munn, P. H. Wil- son; bonspeil sec„ D. H. Wilson, The executive was authorized to buy ,five new sets •of stones. The club expects a number of new members from outside points, such as Mitchell, Brussels and other points, The Sea - forth Club has j•oined the Ontario Curling , Association, registering 25 members and propose carrying oo the Wednesday :bo.nspiels as 1.1sneel. Seaforth Curling Club accepted the invitation of ehe Kitchener Curling Club for a rink 'spiel on Jan. 2,5th, with R.. J. 'Winter, convener, MINISTERIAL ASSOCIATION The Seaforth and District Miniseer; ial Association will meet in North- side fUnited. •Church, Seafoeth, .011 Monday, Dec. 121th at 2 9. m. Papers will be given on the 'following sub- jects: "Tile Atonement," by Rev. Dr. Hurford, and "The Spirt ,of Joy," by Envoy Dougall. All .the ministers of the town and district are cordially invited to atteed and to become mem. leers, St. Thomas',, Church Rector: Rev. Dr. Hurford. . ati a. In. "Christian Teaching Re- garding Hell." 7 pan. "A Story of Self -Discipline " Sunday School at 10 a.m. ilk Sunday School Christmas seppere, s ec • 20. First Presbyterian Church Rev, Hugh Jack, Minister: S. S. at 4110 ans. 1111 .a.m.,subject "Christian Stew- ardship." Bible class at 3 men. - 7 p.m. subject, "Illusion or Reality." 7.1,fidweek meeting on Wednesday at 8 o'clock. • Egmondville United Church Rev. A. W. Gardiner, B.A., B.D. 1.10 am, Sunday School, . All a.m. 'Memory." 7 p.m., People Disturbed by Christ. W. A. ANNUAL MEETING The annual meeting. of St Thomas Church W. A. was held on Tuesday •of this week in the parish hall. The 'meeting was conductedby the vice president, and 1116 members were pre- sent. The meeting opened with the auxiliary hymn, ,followed by scripture lesson and prayers. After the 'business routine wad finished. Dr. Hurford paid a visit and conducted the elec- tion of •officers for 11191319 as follows: Hon. Pres., Miss 1Jessie Case; Hon. vice pres., Miss Emily Cresswell, Mrs. A. Case, Mes. Van Egmond; President, Mrs. R. P. D. Ilurford; vice pres, Miss C. Holmes; secty., Mrs. W. E. Southgate; treas., Mrs. W. Deem; social service secty., Mrs, .Ada Reid; Dorcas and "Living Mes- sage" secty., Mrs. McGavin; pianist, Miss Josephine Edge After 'the 'ben- ediction, tea was served and a social hour was spent. Y. P. S. The Young People's meeting was held in First Presbyterian Church on Tuesday evening with Mr. George Bays, social .convener, in charge. The president Miss Norma Hallskiek 'presided over the business part of the meeting. The roll ,call was taken by the leaders, Miss Esther Trout and Mr. Frank Kling. Miss Alice Reid read the scnipture anc1 prayer was offered by Mrs. Jack. A social hone was spent in contests and 'games, the most ,points being won by Mr. Fred Willis and Miss Bella Wale son. Lunch was served. Rev. Mr. Jack closed the meeting with the benediction. • NORTH SIDE W. M. S. There was a good attendance at the social meeting ,cef else W. M. S. of Northside United Church 'held in, the Sunday School .room on Thursday afternoon. This was also else time for .the shower of infants' clothing and there was a wonderful display cf many useful articles to be sent to some needy hospital. The program part of the meeting was in charge of Mrs. H. V. Workman. Hymn SP was sung. Mrs. C. Glew read the Scrip- ture lesson, "I am the True Vine," and Mrs. Workman offered prayer. Miss A. .Lawrence read an interesting letter from Miss McKenzie, a mis- sionary of :the United Church, who has lately returned to her work in Angola, Africa. Hymn 915 was sting. Mrs. C. C. Kahle gave a reading. Mrs. 'Grace Hoggarth sang a solo ac- companied on the piano by Mrs. Workman. The ,offering was received. Another thymn was sung and the meeting was closed by the Mizpah benediction. Lunch was served by Circles 5 and 6 .and an enjoyable af- ternoon was brought to a .close. Dur- ing lunch Miss Irene Workman fav- ored with a solo, "My Task." JUNIOR W. I. The Junior Women's Institute will meet at ttte home of Mrs. James F. Scott, Dec. :114th, at 2110 p.m. The roll call will !be 'My Happiest Christmas." • PRESENTED WITH JEWEL On Monday night at Britannia Lodge, No, 1170, A.P. & A.M., Mr. F. G. Neelin was presented with a 50 - year jewel. Mr. Neelin first joined Tudor Lodge at Mitchell sixty years ago. He is 89 years of age and has been a resident of Seaforth since am. LONDESBORO The White Gift service which will be held on Sunday morning next by the S. S. of the !United Church is al- ways of great interest and will com- mence at 1030 o'clock, Mr. and Mrs. George Stevens and family were visitors at the home of Mrs. Stevens' parents, ,Mr. and Mrs. John Nott. Mrs. Wm. Lyon entertained the Mission Circle on Tuesday. afternoon when the girls finished up their guilt for their bale. The Christmas meeting of the Women's' Institute was .held in the community halt on Thursday last with a good attendance. Meeting op- ened in the usual form by singing the opening ode .followed by the Lord's prayer in .unison,with the pre- sident Mrs. E. Adams presiding. Minutes of previouvmeeting and cor- respondence were read by the secret- ary, Mrs. 13. Brunsdon. During the business •period it was arranged to have the Hensel] •people present their entertainment With Hawaiian . music. and' tap dancing some time later„ when feether •announcements will be made. After the •business was settled, a splendid Christmas • program was presentedoRcell call was answered by recipes for Christmas candy which was responded to lby 17 members. Christmas ,carols were sung. Rev. A, Menzie.s delivered a splendid Christ- mas message. Miss Beth Sho'hbrook sang.a pleasing solo and Mrs. Men- zies contributed a ,beautiful solo. The meeting closed by singing the nation- al anthem, and ,afterwards all repaired to the hinch room where the decora- tions were in keeping with the festive season. Lunch was Served by the group in charge,. CONSTANCE .Mr. and Mrs. !WM. 'Britton, Helen and Edith, 'also Mr. Charles Story, were :guests at the home of Mr; and Mrs. Austin Dexter one evening last week. THE VOTE IN HULLETT The following is the vote Siy polls for Reeve in .Thillett township on Monday:, 1 2 3 4 5 6 7—Total 7. Leiper .. 97 72 38 97 11 63 10-387 Ira Ramon 26 20 19 87 38 91 86-276 FRACTURES HIP Mr. William Elgie, highly esteemed resident of West William street, frac- tured his hip as the result of a fall in his own room at his home on Thursday last, Mr. El,gie is in his Seth year, His many friends will he glad to know that he is making sat- isfaotory progress, TO APPEAR AT ,GODERICH Lorne Beid.ges, salesman, and his wife Lillian, of Seaforth,, were charged on Friday with counseling a Seaforth girl to commit forgery and uttering. They were summonsed to appear tbefore Magisteate Makins on December 18th at Cloderich. This ac- tion by provincial police is •th.e eesult of a probe following a two-year ben - teen of a former employee of the Bridges, Mary Wood, for cashing a Dominion bond interest .cheque be- longing to Mrs, F. G. Neelin. IW. A. CRICII INJURED Mr. W. A. Crich, well known Sea - forth 'business man, was struck by a car on Saturday evening, while cross- ing the intersection of, Main and God - rich streets. He was rendered run - conscious and was removed to his home where it was found that a rib had been cracked, besides severe bruises on the head and body. Mr. John Dunlop; Seaforth, was driving the car east on the highway when he hit Mr. Crich. It was raining at the time, about 830 p.m, Mr. Crich is still confined to bed, but hopes to be able to he around in a few days. YOUNG PEOPLE'S UNION ELECTS OFFICERS The, Young People's Union ,of Northside United Church held their weekly meeting Dec 6th with Mr, Sam 'Scott presiding. The • meeting opened by ,singing "My Faith .Looks Up to: Thee," ,after which the Lord's• prayei:: was repeated in unison. Miss Luella. Keine had eharge ,of the pro- gram. "Faith of our , Father," was sung and ,Jack Stevens led in prayer. 'Dhe scriptuee, Galatians, HI chapter, was 'ead by Keith Webster. The main feature of the evening was the election of officers for 19319. Honorary pree., Ruth Thompson; President, Sam Sooty; devotional .convener, Vere Mole; missionary, Miss Savauge; citi- zenship, Myrtle Carter; social and literary, Jack Stevens; secretary, Jean Smale; assistant, Elba Rohirietsch; Press secty., Lois McGavin, assistant, Irene • Workman; treasurer, Ethel Storey; auditors, Arnold Keys, Glen Somers; pianist, Luella Kaine; assist- ant, Edith Hoag. After singing sev- eral Christmas hymns the meeting closed by repeating the llizpah bene- diction, JUNIOR FARMERS LEAGUE TO START DEC. 24th COMMITTEE - ROOM HOCKEY Once upon a time hockey matches were played on ice. Now 'however, with an ever -grooving maze of com- plex rules and ,regulations governing the game, the tendency is for the real battles to take place in the com- mittee rooms. Seaforth and Clinton have an .ex- ample this year M the fight to see which team gets Stade, Zurich goalie. Commenting on the newest ?devel- opments, The Stratford Beacon -Her- ald says: jimmy Douglas, the brand new president of the 0. H. A., may have had municipal feuds like -that Clintere-Seaforth squabble in mind when A. A. Badley, the Reeve of Elora, was appointed to the 0.. H. A. executive. When Seaforth and Clin- ton started battling over Harold Stade, the Zurich net guardian, the whole affair was tossed into the lap of the Reeve. Although he's a baby member of the society of hockey 'brass hats, .he's got a reputationas an a.uttiority on municipal affairs. One of the important matters lie had to decide was whether Zurich was closer to Clinton or Seaforth was closer to ,Zurich. Reeve Badley meas - wed the distance on the Sabbath with his car speedometer, and the un- official word is ,that he'll report three - tenths of a mile in Seaforth's favor. The Clinton 'hockey dosses should find out whether be drove in the cen- tre of the road or close to the right shoulder. That could make a eliffer- ence of three -tenths .of a mile. Presi- dent Jimmy Douglas is not sere when the 10. H. A. will hear the findings of Reeve Badleyg There's a meeting to- night '(Wednesday), but the Clinton- Seaforth affair is not on the agenda. The enext pow -wow may be at the end of the ,week, and a decision may be reathed then. In the m.eantime, here's something that may take the edge off the Seaforth jubilation over a comMittee room decision which they expect to score over their old rivala from up Huron Highway: if Seaforth is granted the else of Stade the ruling probably will backfire against them. Seaforth already has been granted two player transfers: Smoky Harris and Hubert from the Tavistock .Green,shirts. As an inter- mediate fB' club, they're entitled to only two. If they get Stacie, they will have to drop either Harris .or Hulbert Stade played in Ouebec for part of last season and will be treated as an import if he plaYs in the a A. this season: He will have to receive a transfer back into the Ontario Assoc - elation. That's not the gu.ess of this ,corner. It came from Jimmy Douglas at Brantford last night. Dublin vs. Kinburn and Winthrop vs. Londesboro will be the first sched- uled games in the 1Jelnior Farmer's Hockey League this season and will be played in the above order on the opening night, Saturday, Dec. 214111, if ice is available in the Palace rink by 'that date. The schedule was arranged and players eegistered at a meeting on Monday night. Emnondville will receive a bye on the first light's round. Games will start at S o'clock and will be played on Saturday night, it was 'decided. ' HOLDS RECEPTION Mrs. J. D. Colgehoun received at ber home on 'West street on Friday afternoon. Receiving with her were her sister, Miss Elizabeth Fear, of Ethel, and Mrs. J. A. Stewart. The house was. ,decorated with 'mums. Mrs. if. A, Munn and Mrs. H. V. Workman poured tea. Those assist- ing were Mrs. I. H. Weedmar,k, Mrs. -Sinith, Miss trar:Y. '14; y's-"iiir ":\im A. H. O'Neil, Gorrie, Miss Jean Mc- Master opened the door. . ROBERT B. HOGG The ,death of Mr. Robert B. Hogg, lifelong and .highly reepected resident of McKillop, occurred on Monday af- ter an .extended illness of several years and had recently been removed to SeafOrth hospital. )Jr. Hogg was in his 73rd year and was horn in Mc- Killop township, a son of the late William Hogg. He was united in marriage to Miss Elizabeth Grieve, also of McKillop, who now survives him. He is also survived by two bro- thers and a sister: Joseph Hogg of McKillop; Williams Hogg, Stratford, and ,Mrs. James Henderson, MeKil- loll The deceased was a member oi Duff's United Church, McKillop, of whioh h was an Elder for the past fifteen Years. The funeral took place from his late residence, lot 147, 'con. 7, 11 eKil- lan on Wedeesday afternoon, Dec, 7th, Rev. R. 'W. Craw, of the McKil- lop charge, ,offieiated. Interment took ,place in Maitland Bank Cemetery, The pallbearers were Percy Little, Theron Betties, Leslie Hogg, James Hogg, Joseph Hogg and Adrian Hogg. The following were dower - 'bearers: George Wheatley, Robert Hogg,James Kerr, John Kerr, Alex. Kerr, James Hogg and George Campbell. Among those from a distance at- tending the tunerat were: Mr. and MA. 'Wm. Johnston, „Mr. and Mrs. Robert Johnston, Mr. and Mrs. Na- thaniel Johnston and Mrs. Raelforcl, all of .Blyth; " Mr. anel Mrs. J. A. Ho- reuth of Wingham; Mr. and Mrs.. Wm. Hogg, of Stratford; Mr. Leslie Hogg of Preston; Mrs. W. Wilkin- son of Sarnia; Mrs. J. Graham, Mr. and Mrs. Wittse- and Mrs. McMich- ael, Sr., all of Clinton, and Mrs..' W. Eiffert, of Ripley. MANLEY Our first sleighing has disappeared and if the old proverb comes that that the first three days of December rule the winter, we can look for a mild winter. If we ,can regollect, last Dec- ember's epredicticilie'Vid not prove true as 00 the ViOsah of December the snow ploughs started to operate, and a steady winter ensued. We expected the late mild weather wieh the rain would put 'reserve water in the dry wells but so far the water famine is still On, with the exception that -the cisterns got a supply: . M. A. REID HEADS THE BOWLERS The annual Meeting of the Bowlers was held in the town ball on Friday evening, Dec. 2Incl with a good at- tendance. The election of officers took place first and the eernainder of the evening was taken up with euchre. Mayor J. J, Cleft' who has been pres- ident of the club for the past three years, stepped out ol the office and nominated the vice president, M, A. Reid, to fill the chair. C. P. Sills was elected vice president. Other officers elected were, treasurer, W. J. Duncan, secretary, W. M. Hart, referee, Chas, Holmes, ,auditors, H. E. Smith and R. 3. Winter, chaplain, Rev. Dr. Hur- ford, executive committee, j. J. Cleff, John Hotham, Fred Sjohnston, Dr. F. J. Bechely, Beverly Christie and II. E. Smith. The winners at euchre were R. J. Winter and H. E. Smith. The retiring .president, Mr. J. J. Cluff, gave a short talk on the activ- ities of the season and complimented the executive fen their co-operation. The secretary's report was read and confirmed. The treasurer Mr. W. 5. Duncan, gave a detailed report of the receipts and expenditures of the club for the year 1935, According to the report there was a favorable balance which in the face of many difficulties such as postponements anel adverse weather conditions, was excellent in- deed and was very favorably com- mented upon by all present. Presid- ent complimented th.e treasurer on his report. On motioli of C P. Sills and H. E. Smith a letter of appreciation will be sent to the ladies' club for their assistance and that in the very near future (January,' the men ar- range a bridge in their honor. On motion of W. J. Duncan and R. J. Sproat a vote of thanks`to the past president was incorporated in the mil:lutes. In making this motion Mr. Duncan dwelt upon the untiring efforts of Mr. Cluff and stressed the fact that numerous times he had put himself out in Many ways to ,fulfill his obligations to the club. Mr. Cluff made a suitable reply in a few well chosen words. The meeting decided in favor of holding more local tourneys in future. BAYFIELD Neil-Talbot— A pretty but quiet wedding was eolemnized at the borne of Rev. W. A. Bremner, Seaforth, on Dec. Ilet, at 11 a.m. when Mabel Frances, daugh- ter of Mrs. 11. Talbot and the late Melvin Talbot was united in marriage to Chester Edwin Neil of Kirkton. The bride was becomingly dressed in a wine alpaca crepe dress with satin trimmings with 'black accessories, and wore a dhoulder corsage of Talis- man roses and lily of ehe valley. Her bridesmaid, Miss Jeanne Dunn of Bayfield, wore a teal blue sand crepe dress with 'blaek accessories and wore O shoulder corsage of 'briarcliff roses. Tbe groom was supported by his brother George Neil of Kirkton. The groom's gift to the bride was a pearl on amber toilet set with chromium plated trimming, to the bridesmaid a silver bread tray and to the best man a pair of gloves. Following the cere- mony a wedding dinner was served by the .bride's aunt, Mrs. Lloyd Mak- ins of Bayfield assisted by Miss Ell - leen Elliott of _Mitchell. The table was daintily decorated in pink and white, with the three tiered wedding cake in the centre. After the dinner the happy young couple left amid showers of good wishes and confetti For Sasnia, Port Huron and other points. The bride wore for travelling a blue dress of heavy sheer with navy blue accessories. Mr. and Mrs. G. Koster of Zurich' spent Sunday with the 1lieses Fowlie. Mrs. Prentice of Teronto is visit- ing her mother, Mes. W. Stioson. Eilleen Elliott of Mitchell was a guest of Miss jean Dunn over the week end. Mr. George Fisher and daughter and Mr, arid Mrs. Grieson of Water- loo spent Sunday with Mrs. F. A. Edwards, • Mrs. John Tippet has returned home after a week's visit with her daughter, Mrs. Dignan of Detroit. Mrs. McIntosh of Hamilton is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Goldthorpe. Mrs, 'Thomas of Toledo is visiting her friend, Miss Cecil McLeod. A social 'evening was held Monday evening in the town hall, of the three parishes of the Anglican• Chuoch, Varna, Middletons and Bayfield. Lan- tern slides were shown and described the Anglican missionary work in China and Japan which was very interesting, The slides were shown by Rev. Mr. Weeks and Mrs. Weeks of Blyth, Mrs. R. H. F. Gairdner is visiting friends in London and Toronto this week. 0 iss Lottie Higgins spent last .4seM4k visiting friends in Ingersoll and London, —L CANADA'S GREATEST WATCH VALUES ! SHOP AT V EwtS IT PAYS w t kIPPEN • The ,Sunday schoolentertainment and Christmas tree will be held' at St. Andrew's Church on Tuesday, December 20t1i at 5 9.10: