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The Seaforth News, 1924-03-20, Page 1in. .5$e I' bee. 3fl.Sir fl.tf0 37G P.50 .7Se teeee ;thug ,ssese miser y tome. ort, et. s'1 tliC ,' ifter-• for rum- vn ne f .rs, flu' you- • thu- s WHOLE SERIES; VOLUME 46. SIB FOf TH, -ONTARIO T (JRSDAY,. Mi1I,ien 20, 1924 ISSUE NUMBER 12. sinners and Sappe Regularly M. Lunches at all hours Our Homemade Candies are always fresh The Olympia Confectionery and Restaurant HUTCHISON'S for GROCERIES SPAGHETTI: --Clark's or IHeinz, per can 25c CLARK'S BOILED DINNER, per can . , , „ , , 25c FRAY BENTOS' CORNED BEEF, per can 35c GUNNS CORNED BEEF, per can 25c. FRESH WATER HERRINGS, per dozen 35c PURE RASPBERRY AND STRAWBERRY JAM 35c far 25c No. 2 SODA BISCUITS. --Another barrel to + +m5e LBS 2 , arrive ORANGE PEKOE TEA.—Hard times ---money needed— X70 enabled special purchase, 85c ;quality .for: 1s •,.. SOAP CHIPS.—Soap manufacturers all agree that the cheapest way to buy soap for laundry purposes is in chips; the most con- venient way also. We have a good one at 2 for 25c Other Soap Chips which compare in quality with 25 41, • LUX, @ per lb tir BITTER ORANGES. -We advertised these on the strength of prom - fee of delivery, but were disappointed and have tried in vain to procure elsewhere. SEEDLESS SWEET NAVAL ORANGES @ 25c, 400 and 50c. doe. First Class Dairy Butter, CLEAN Fresh Eggs, Poultry and.- Dried Apples wanted in exchange for goods. F6 Da Ilutchison PHONE 166 WE WILL HAVE A 1. �tjpj{1��7a M ho (ii All That is Ng v-'. in Footwear f€HI'..:sdieS, Menapd d1 ildref F -ON TUESDAY, MARCH 25th. Don't fail to visit our Store and see the Ladies $02.50 to Sandals gee Men's Fine $02.75 .to $ ir.00 Shoes Slippers for Children from $ el ,35 to $2.00 eee A Splendid Range of Children's School Shoes moderately priced. A Special in 1VIen's Work Shoes at $ ,95 W FredIWI SEAWORT1I CHURCH CARD. Seaforth, Methodist 'Churr,eeeeeab- bath services, 11 a.m. Peet'? p.m. Sun- dayschool,2 3 0e p.^ -=s t'astor Rev. R. Ful ton• Irwm Thear•.. p , or writ conduct both serv- ices. T,•i" the evening the subject will be "r the Bible be not of God, how do,'eve account for it ?" 'Song service. vic r g a sr e VARNA. Signs of Spring—the note of the robin anti blackbird- is heard.' , COST OF.STREET PAVING. The cost of paving Main.. street has aroused much discussion. Owners fail to see why with a less cost, the rate should be greater than the old pavement which was, 22 cents a foot, on a• cost of $26,000. The new rate is 30 cents a• foot on $2L000 with the County paying part of the costs. The News publishes the following explan- ation from the Town Clerk on the matter: Estimated cost of asphalt top, $21000 Cciinifr`-'and Government :rwi'll pa'eet, esitii gated' eceet of centre,. 20 ft. or $8,370,00: The' Government pays $3.138.75 and County $5,231.25 out of money paid into the County Good Roads by the Town of Seaforth, which they may return to the Municipality to be, .ex- pended on designated County and ;Provincial County roads in the Mu- nicipality. The propertyowners pay the cost of the roadway in front of their property less the centre 20 ft., amounting to $9,868.00, also less two instalments which will fall due before the• expiration of the assessments on old roadway, which has to be paid. by the Corporation, amounting to about $1,800,, making the property ownersshare about $8,000. Corpora- tion's share will be $5,231.25 paid through the County. Street intersec- tions, and town property $2,762.00, and two instalments of property own- ers' share $1,800. Total, $9,793.25. Property owners only paid less than 30 p.c. of the cost of the old roadway. The percentage on new roadway is higher, and is set by the Engineer at what he thinks is just and reasonable, which accounts for the increased cost of frontage assess- ment 6n property owners, but it is expected that the saving on street watering will be -enough to make the cost of roadway and street watering no more than it has been, Miss Eva Epps, 'of London, spent Sunday at her home here. Rev. leer, Durant delivered an -able. address on the Temperance question •Sunday last. • Dr. Moffatt entertained a host of friends Friday evening last at his country name east of Varna. All re- port a good time.. • Mrs. F.Weekes spent the week -end in London. Mr, M. Elliott shipped a load of live stock to Toronto last week. The St. Patrick's. social under the auspices of• the Presbyterian church was well patronized. After partaking of a dainty lunch; a good programme was given. Two plays were put on by the Bayfield friends. namely "Mrs, Sullivan's 'Tea" and "flow the Story Grew;" also the rendering .of "The Gypsy Warning." All of which -Was thriroughly enjoyed by one and all•_ Mrs. Weston, of Brantford, is spending a few days with her sister, Mrs. (Ree.) Durant. CONGREGATIONAL MEETING, The annual congregational meeting of the Methodist church was held on Wednesday evening, March 12th, in the Lecture Rooni. A good attend- ance was present. The recording secretary, Mr. W. H. Trethewey, oc- cupied the chair in an able manner. Reports from the various depart- ments were presented .by the respect- ive treasurers All were found in most satisfactory condition. The programme was interspersed with literary and musical contributions, and was niuch enjoyed. The ladies of the church served refreshments at. the close. WIN DUNCAN CUP. An interesting series of games have been played off by boys under 16 years for the Cup presented by Iver, W. J. Duncan, Four teams, known as the Collegiate, Reid, Holmes' and Hart, have been in the race. The final game was played on Saturday last and was won by Reid's team over the Collegiate by a score of 5.3. Reid's team consisted of: Goal T. Phillips, defense Faulkner and Knight, centre A. Phillips, wings Holmes . and Muir, subs., Hulley and Eckert. BARBARA KIRKMAN. A social evening under the auspices of the Barbara. Kirkman Auxiliary,, was held in the school room of the Presbyterian church on T+ -:Zay evening. There was a ?ge ." attend- ance An + eefitiivg programme constettiew'u;'an instrumental solo by ;Meer ee: G.`Govenlock, vocal solo by 'Mrs. W. D. Clark, story by Miss Mc- Lean, duet by Misses Murray and Patterson, instrumental by Mrs Ren- nie followed bY iconun conundrums and nut furtne The prize speech was given by Miss Beatrice Larkin, t .< rkin followed by Y hinch.,Several new members were Worms feed .upon the vitality of children and endanger their lives. A simple and effective remedy is Moth- er Graves' Worm Exterminator. ST. JAMES' DANCE, The dance and euchre held in Se James Parish hall by the Holy Name society on St, Patrick's night, was successful. The ladies'. prize was won by Mrs. John Rankin, gentlemen's Mt. J. Hughes,; consolation Mrs. J. Devereaux Sr,, gentleman's Mr C. Stewart, lucky chair Mrs. Williams. MEMBER IS INQUISITIVE. The following notice of motion was made by the member for Centre Huron, on Friday last, which ap- pears in the Proceedings of the Leg- islative Assembly for that day: Mr. Wigle—On Tuesday next—En- quiry of Ministry -1. Is the highway from Stratford to Goderich com- pleted. If not, what work is there to he done. 2. Have Contracts Nos. 846. 875, 911 and 950 been completed. If so, when. 3. What extensions of time, if any, have been given to the con- tractors. Length of time given. What is meant by "On Account" 4. Web- ster Construction Company. Item 846, 950, 845, 911. Have the Government decided as to the road being an 86 - foot roadway, or a 66 -foot. There is no poisonous ingredient in Holloway's Corn Remover, and it can be used without danger or injury. 155 RE -UNION! NOTES. • The Committee + ar'e,: immensely elated over the•_warin feplics received during the weer;,. Here: ere a .few of them; George E, Bhdge,j secy., The Com- mercial Club, -Brazorie, Texas, writes, To say thatI;watl delightfully sur- prised upon receiving your invitation to the Old Boy& Reenigti in the good old town of m'y birth, is putting it very' mildly and it has 'stirred up 'Merica ies rthab,Fbeve, leete_,:dortpant tii nt ht .,toae nit 3'ears, When I r••epd over the nameseof erontf`:oefieereeatid committees name§ which) had fors. gotten in many instances 'but which were very fainiliar when .brought be- fore me again. I cat; assure you that I have1made up My mind, nothing tn- terfering,'to be with the Old Gang in August to see, -aridvisit' my birth- place, to see the old familiar land- marks which I. em satisfied have changed in many ways as it is 36 years. since I have been. in Seaforth, so you can easily, imagine that many changes have taken • place not only in the old town but in the people as well, with myself also. 'Since leaving I have written Billie Anent and received a nice long letter from him; that was several years ago, but even then he told ine,4uite a lot about the old town and its people. I have stet Johnny Forbes many times as we only live 65 miles from Houston, which we call our city, .I have been back in Canada many times since coming south„eibut never got farther than London, •but believe me, if nothing happens between now and August the Lord is willing, I will be there. With kindest regards to the old gang and yourself, 'believe me, to still hold fond recollections of the old town and gang. George E. Badge. And this from Springville, Iowa: Some of my relatives have given you my address and I have received your kind invitation. I have travelled over most of the United States, five of the Canadian provinces and the Republic of Mexico and now 1 want to inset some of my boyhood friends and have a real heart to heart•' talk, l have been very successful and have made many friends, yet I long to see the old Bayfield river where I fished and hunted butternuts. Send the pro- gramme booklet and I'll be there. George W. Dyke. Then we travel south again, this time, Dallas, Texas: I was very proud indeed to receive invitation folder for your Re -union, and sincerely hope you will have a great time, as I know the boys of the old town are capeble of staging. I Must say it made me rather hoiuesick to look over the names of the com- mittees where I missed the names of the inimitable and only Paul Free- man, Happy Jack Sutherland, John Laundry Bell, wood -butcher Jack Smith and the flour stagnate, William K. Ireland. What ehas become of these distinguished gentlemen. Re- member me -kindly to Mrs. Suther- land and to all the boys and girls and assure them my best wishes are with them and thy only desire is to be with them and share in the festivities next August. Wm. H. Beattie. John Baird,' formerly of Tucker- smith, but now Director of Conserva- tion for the State of Michigan, Lans- ing, writes that he will surely be here if at all possible. Other replies were received from London, Oshawa, To- ronto, ]Detroit, Winnipeg, etc. Dicic Dawson is right on the job at De- troit and has already sent two lists with his committee on the job all the time. Their meeting will beheld next Friday evening at which perma- nent committees will be chosen for Detroit, Windsor, 'Walkerville, Ford, etc. EGMONDVILLE, The St. Patrick Social given under o the auspices- of the Young. i?e pie's Satiety of the i✓gmondville church, which was held in the school room on Monday 'evening, March 17th, was a decided success. The decorations were in green and white crepe paper with green shamrocks, and shamrock plants made the tables look very suitable for the occasion,. The. programme, which was chiefly Irish, made one think that Pat was in the audience. Rev. W. D. IvlcDon- ald, in the chairman's speech told us how Pat really originated from a Scot, and during the lengthy pro- gramme his witty remarks wouttl also have made one think he was Irish, The various solos, duets and readings with their encores, were much en- joyed. A speech. given by a visiting minister, Rev. Mr. Robinson, Walton, who declared lie wasn't ashamed he was Irish, 'contributed to the even- ing's' entertainment. The tableaux, "Neeyer My God to Thee," was much appreciated.' The closing number on the programme, a dialogue entitled "From Down East,which was given by three girls and two boys of the Society, showed interest and practice. The evening was brought to a suit- able conclusion over a social cup of coffee with sandwiches and cake, af- ter which "God Save the King" was sung. Proceeds' amounted to $30. , A Good Thing to Remember. When you take a walls' And When you take a fliv, Take another thing -a' look -- MEN'S SERVICE. Evening service on Sunday in St. Thomas' church was in charge of the men of the congregation. The choir was composed entirely of men and boys and the prayers were read 'by I. G, Neelin, psalms by Claire Merrier, the first lesson bet Oswald Snowdon and second lesson by W,l- liam Arehi'ba1d. The rector, Rev. T. H. Brawn, preached.a strong sermon an Temptation and shpwed, that Satan's method was to entice his victim to what seemed but a slight swet°i*ingi fro;;n. right Durieg the of - fetor", ,¥6 kJ W',:;Pateroa sang a well -rendered; sola b WINTHROP, Mr.' Thos. Love, who has been visiting his sister, Mrs, Alex. Cuthill, for a few months, returned to the West on Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. John Bennett and Mr, Foster Bennett, of the Huron Road, spent Sunday with Mr, and Mrs, Joseph Bennett. Mr. William Montgomery,. who ' has spent the winter monthsin De- troit, e-troit, has returned home. Mrs. Fergus Bullard and Baby Betty has returned home after spend- ing a few months wig. Mr. and Mrs, John Armstrong, of Blyth, Miss Edna t,ampbet., who ie at- tending London Normal, spent the week -end with her narents, Mr. and Mrs. Robt, Campbell, The play entitled "Martha Made Over" is to be given in Seaforth Methodist church, Tuesday evening, March 25th. The weather is getting very spring- like. The robins have returned, which is a good sign that spring is not far off. Miss Ross. of Brussels, is visiting her sister, Mrs, James Simpson. CONSTANCE. The death occurred here on Mon- day, March' 17th, of Mr. William Smith, aged ninety years.' The late Mr. Smith was born in Toronto, then called York, about Judy 12th. •1834, and when sixteen .years of age, carne to live in McKillop, and later moved to Stanley township, He retired from active life to Seaforth, where be lived for many years, coming to live with Mr., Win. Hu,rill at Constance six years ago. He was twice married and is survived by his second wife. Two daughters and one son by his first marriage'survive. He belonged to the McKillop ()ranee Lodge and was one of the oldest Orangemen in Ontario, having been a member for seventy years:" The funeral was held on Wednes- day afternoon, Rev. M. Osborne conducting, the services. Interment was made in Kinburn cemetery. ALMA. Mr, James 1-lugill lost a valuable cow last week. Wood •bees are the order of the day just now. Mr. Orval Philips treated his neighbors and friends to a dance last Wednesday evening.' Mr, William Ross disposed of his bay team to Messrs, Smith and Mc- Graw. Quite a number of people from around here attended the dance at Mr. McElroy's in McKillop last Fri- day evening and had a merry time. Mr, James Jamieson treated his friends around here to a checker party. At time of writing we did not hear who was champion player. Some of our neighbors report' that the black birds aro here. Surely spring will soon be here. HARLOCK: Mrs. Frank Robertson has disposed of her blacksmith shop to Mr. Lyon, f o fear Blyth. i Mr Albert tT t Ranson had o mis- fortune fortune to lose one his .valuable horses last week. Miss Rena Reid is visiting her friend, Vera of Con- stance. Mrs. Allen, Sr., has returned from spending a month with her sister, Mrs John Allen, of London, Miss Annie Stevens is spending some days -with her annt and uncle. Mr.. and Mrs. Thos, Fairservice, of Londesborr. Mr. Thos. Knox held a very suc- cessful wood bee on Friday after- noon. Mrs. Knox, Sr., is visiting her niece, Mrs; Henry Armstrong, of Bel - grave, this weelc. Mrs. Albert McGregor, of Keyes, Man„ who has been visiting Mr. Mc- Gregor's father, was suddenly called tqt Toronto on account of her moth - l's illness. Mr. John Smith, our assessor, has nearly completed his work. • Miss Gertrude Ferris is spending a few days with friends in Clinton this week. Mrs: Albert Trewin hag been spending a few weeks with her dau- ghters, Misses Hilda and Florence Wililams, of ,Toronto. Miss. Jean Ferguson has returned home to Walton •after spending a couple of weeks at the borne of Mr. Bert Allan. ' Mr/ Albert Lydiatt spent Sunday with Mr. Ward Knox. Mr. Edward Johnston is spending a .few days at the home of Mr Wm. Toll to rest ttp after his operation in Seaforth Hospital. Mrs. Charles Parson is spending a few days with her mother, Mrs, 'Adams, in Blyth, who has not been so well this week. BRUCEFIELD. The monthly meeting of 'l the W. M, S. was held on Wednesday, March 126, Mrs. McCartney presid- ing. Aninteresting paper on the siiidy book was ,ea.i by rel s,Haugh, The clothing of a ;boy 12 years of age of the Bortle Indian school has been allocated to this one. Mrs.` Joseph1 Addison was appointed delegate to the Provincial Missionary meeting to be held in Hamilton on April 7, 8 and 9th. As this was the last meeting that we expected Mrs. (Rev.) W. D. Mo1ntosh to be with us, the presid- ent' tubs, C. h3augh + spoke of how much eve had appreeiaitled hereservices. and what a help sheeliad bberlt-ih'the Society; and we all regret 'to part with her bet what is our loss will be gain to others. Mrs. McIntosh :'e - plied in a few words, sayingthat she had enjoyed the meetings so much, and that from the first she had felt so much at'ho•,,e andwas impressed with the earnestness and Christian fellowship which had prevaded in the meetings. She said for the last while she had missedsomuch tbe faces of the four elderly ladies, Mrs; n Scott, Mrs. A. Douglass, Mrs. M. McEwen and Mrs. J, Burdge, who were so regular in their attendance. when they first came- to Brucefield. She hoped the younger members would be willing to do their part in the great work of winning the world for Christ. BAYFIELD. Born on Wednesday, March 5, 1924, to Mr. and Mrs. A. Leitch, a daughter. Dr. and Mrs, Metcalf, of Detroit, have returned to their home in the village. Mr. and Mrs. J. Jowett have taken up their residence at Jowett's' Grove. Mr. E. H Johns, manager of the Sterling Bank, is spending hisholi- days at his home in Wiarton. Mr. Nelson, of the Sterling Bank, Wat- ford, is relieving here. Mrs. A. Newton -Brady has return- ed from Toronto where she under- went a serious operation. Her many friends will be glad to see,her out again. • Rev. Be Colclough, rector of Trin ity church, Bayfield, is, on the sick list. The Orangemen intend having a progressive euchre in the near fu- ture. , - WALTON. The Y, 1?, Society, o Walton cone munity are preparing an excellent pley entitled "Tempest and. Sun- shine," which will be presented on Friday evening, the 2lst hist. for the benefit of Walton school fair. Mrs. C. Drager has started dress- making and plain sewing at her home. e fair share of the custom is assured her. Mrs. John Grieve, of McKillop. who has not been keeping. very well recently, is convalescing slowly, her many friends will be pleased to know: Her sister, Miss E. Scarlett, of Win- throp, is visiting with her at present. A. number of farmers are turning their thoughts towards Maple Syrup making hod are getting prepared for a rush season. FROM TORONTO. This is St. Patrick's day and a tag day into the bargain. Hundreds of girls arc mit on the street corners and with their 'nimble fingers: pin Shamrocks on the heaviest overcoats in a twinkling. About forty British harvesters started on a trek to Ottawa the other day. They say they are down and out and want to see what the King Government' is going to do about it, They will likely cely have sore feet be- forecttey get to their' journe 's end which is 300 miles. Hon. Peter Sniffle the late Prnvinc-I lel Treasurer, has been brought to whathe knows Toronto to'ffind nut about 200,000 dnl'ars wh•c1Y are lost I strayed or otherwise massing f doesn't seem to disturb Pete very', te Ideal • r—Pen Jeweler and Optician. Phones 194 Res. 10. xesimueilaMneliegefter • ARE YOU USING THEM 2 et Have you obtained your supply of 0 I Bays' Re -anion Envelopes ? Help tell the world of Seaforth's big celebration by using these attractive envelopes. 25c per package at THE SEAFORTH NEWS. MIEEINNEIZEBSESURIBUSIMEMIMILEIZZIMAIMISI much, as according to an evening newspaper, he came into the commit- tee room with his bands in his pock- ets and. whistling. A great number are leaving Toron- to every day for Detroit and other Michigan cities. They are mostly single fellows, but not all, as many are taking their household effects with them. 'lir former times it was usually those under a cloud who went to Michigan 'but now good and bad alike are going there. "Will they no come back again!"' Parliament was talking about the O.T,A, a good share of last ,week. The galleries were all crowded every l day of the debate. Both little bunches of opposition tvanterl Premier Eer- iii p s get a to flisti'.ie what the questions on the ballot papers would be, but he refused to to en. Pinard (Liberal, rte - 1 P Ot aria says he will nr•ng in bel to raise' the strength hoer to ere. per cent spirits. He is a French-: Tana ban. t J,I. 1 Lula r-„ 99 This exceedingly popular play, which has been so immensely successful since its inception will be given in the Methodist Church, ea � _h Y � �� t at 8 .o'clock p.m. on MARCH H . IIESA�', R UNDER THE AUSPICES OF THE JUNIOR And SENIOR LEAGUES We can prornise you an exceedingly pleasant and interesting evening seeing "Martha Made Over" in the Methodist church next Tuesday evening. Admass€.ort 25c and 15c