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The Seaforth News, 1924-07-10, Page 1WHOLE SERIES, VOLUME 46. SEAFORTH, ONTARIO, T URSDAY, JULY I0 19221 '82 dHRI'A1I11sI.TIISSI nners and Suppers Regularly Hot Lunches gat a11E hours OUR, HOME MADE SPECIALTIES. Prices Reasonable The Olympia' Confectionery and Restaurant :Pe ,.HIUTCHISHN'S- for GROCER - SOAP CHIPS.—We tt`ave„e good 'ane at2 LBS. FOR 'This as the most economical and teervenien't form in which -to get soap for laundry' Wok • 410141IE NAPHTHA SOAP is the only'one we know cf that is "mads in Canada" and we firthly .believe it is BETTER than any foret' gn made I4tp1ttha S p that is sold in Cahiiilli and is no dearer. Tryitcan4 be eon a, cd, , Yao GENUINE 'FRENCH CASTILE "SOAP, per b4.1': 30 3d► '!'Ell..—BpyHour hulk teas if you 'slant Metter nitres than the •hrghly'ad'vgi+tised package teas. CHICX FEED for"baby chicks, larger. Chicks, awl •.grown -u s, scion- fcN, cbsttpoundsd,`2lso'hated LBS FOR. -AO . „pats:and,Ar'in head'oatmeal . JAPAN TEA..—Broken N , '.I'.eaf; per pound SODA 'B'ISCUITS:-.Beari and Westlake's, Perrin's,'. •lfcCormick's and Christie's,' received in . tins, kept in - this, delivered fresh and crisp; per Ib C BROKEN•and No 2 SODAS, very 'speoial'at . , , .. , , , , , , , 3 lbs. 25c SQUASH: -Excellent for table use or for pies, regular 25c, for 15c or 2 for �� �+ SUD-EZE Soap Flakes 2 Packages 25c FLY TOL-For killing !ries, moths, mosqui'toes, roaches, 'fleas, bed-bugs ar ants, is perhaps the best and most convenient preparation to be •had. Spray a little in the room for flies or other insects or among •furs or woollens for moths,: and no further trouble Per bottle .. ... .,..... . oC CLEAN Fresh Eggs, BUTTER in pound prints, taken in exchange for goods. F. D.- llutch.ison PHONE 166 Week'End Special LADIES' ZEV SANDALS ,cant,'.' . to. sent Leather and Grey Suede. Genuine -'Goodyear Weldts. Regular $6.00. Week End Price i• $3.49 Fred.W. Wig SEIWORTH, CHURCH CARD. - Seaforth Methodist Church.—Sab- bath services, 11 a.m., and 7 p.m. Sun- day school 10 a.m. Pastor Rev, R. Fult ' on Irwin. Pastorat bothervfcis. s . • McKILLOP. NOTES OF THE REUNION. A general ,• meeting_ of all tom- puttees will be field in the Council Chamber on .Friday evening, July 11th, at 8 o'clock sharp. It. is most important that every man be present. Replies have been received from Mrs. Isabel McPherson, Springfield, Mass., who suggests :a rennion din- ner forthe' old graduates of the Col- legiate ol- le fate ..Institute. ttte. Mr. g William Beth- une, Port McNichol', the Skipper, says, "May the yelps and •hurrahs of the 'Seaforth Huron Indians be heard in Port blcNicoll: I will be listening and shedding salt tears, on account of .not being able to be with you, May the spirits of kind men hover over your carnival,"• Mrs. J M, Dallas; Donalds, South. Carolina, sends a 'nice 'little 'cheque to help things along, On account of the illness of Mr: Dallas, they will not ,be able to accept the wonderful invitation, but they will be ably rep- resen'ted by Doc, Ivloran, of Macon, Georgia, The Toronto bunch are now jubi- lant. t. M•i s s Leatherland, John street having .found a photo, of Mr. Armi- tage, the first mayor of Seaforth, the photo was immediately sent on to Toronto and completes the list of Mayors .from 1874 • to -the present The following tribute , will be ,ap- preci'ated by ''Seaforth and vicinity, the world over: ' • Out of a number of 225 farmers • of the year 1874, only exght_re- main in the, 'community of_ St, Cplumban, and we wish, to the, :following verses to 'ten l r' , our heartiest greetings to Sealrth in'he`e Golden Jnbilee • bf 1"924. Jdihn 'J`ahnstalt: Jealites.VCord or , APentderw MKcrGursakofR{tccharai t Ot'Glynn or James Eeans Peter,.Me p How tim ha bridgedt a fieiae➢rnt• span Since Seaforth took her ,eottnciit formed Her place- among. the pretty'xtfatttt6. ,' With Which' our ,country is rolortii,Fll• 'New interest she kindles -00T, When jubilawt h-•lifts•,hi±r•yoicae FPoan,.o1,:t `tbe'motrlderfnp Mime. To '411 reunton.;and„ tjotee ., 'Queen-ltit8 'entiltYaned'Psh'e strtilpt`"'bfi Her greeting bairnies far dud Witte,- Sone•'hewing homes in :alien••+laud#• And 'others wrestling with the -tide: Though •greetings rain from •••,,every side • Upon your brow in studded crest, The brightest gem would we_outshilte When we salute and wish our 'best. Though few are we a veteran 'band,. The tillers of Old Irishtown, - A remnant of that long ago -' Who first did. greet the new -made town. Our! friend for fifty year you've'been, All our wants so kindly filling. The soothing .balm of Scottish Host Flows so cheering and so willing. Subdued by age, we feel 'tis time Our children take our burdens up; Will they break faith with , you Ahl no, For full deserving is your cup. And when this jubilant year is o'er And fifty more claims greeting, A'lbhougl asleep the Mounds among, Our souls will breathe on you God's keeping. I Mr. Richard G. Winter, of St. Catharines,. has donated, sixteen valuable peikes for a boys's relay race, r/mile teams of f a•,'o s '15 years and under, `boy to run one eighth menti f•,1he Sports Com- mitteerriinge a time for the .anin all probability other vents will he added, e thefactthere not overlook that t ere is going to be a whale of a crowd of hmmecomers. If you can pet'up -some of thein, tell Jim : Hinchley at -once, as application's for rooms are being received daily. John S. Jephson is another old Seaforthite who will bring his fam- ily with to help celebrate. Mrs. Albert . Er Constable. ---0 ^ • i the earlysettlers 1 who o�i a e much to ,build i d up'th rrshr pass- ed P ed away on the -Concession on Friday last ti'sperson of Mrs. ale . Albert P . � ,tastable after a lingering SSe, ,..,.•rthe with Christian fortitude, ,iarr•'Zsed, who, maiden name was s'an Barrows,` wasthe youngest thmeniber of a amy of 6 so as and four daughters, and was born in Cambridgeshire, Eng., in August, 1853. Her parents carte to Canada when she was 2"years of age and lived far 2 years in Perth Co., and later in Usborsie township, and --about. 50 years ago came ,to McKillop and made.a home on the 12th Concession. Four years later she•became the e bride of her now bereaved husband, and for 30 years have lived on Lot 30, Concession 12. One son 'Ernest, of .Moosejaw, Sask., and one 'daugh- ter, Mrs. Hall, of Grey township, survive. Three brothers, Mr. Chris- topher Barrows and Peter Barrows, of McKillop, and George Barrows, of Lauder, Man., and one sister, Mrs. Thos, Ballans, of St, Mary's, survive, Deceased was ,of very kind neighbor, and munch esteemed in the com- munity, ` She was an active member of the Ladies' Aid of the ', Walton Methodist church, The funeral Was held on Sultclay, conducted by Rev. Mr, i r Robinson assisted h'Y Ret, Mr, ' Tiffin, of"Blyh,• a "former pastor of Walton. Interment was matte 'at Brussels, The pallbearers -were Messrs, Jho, Dodds, Wm. McGavin, Thos. Marshall, Wm, Somerville, Fred Scarlett and Geo. Jackson, 111 LIVED AT SEAFORTH. The death 'occurred in Galt on July 7th of Mrs. William Payne in her 86th year, at the home of her 'daugh ter, Mrs. James Wright. She was born. in Scotland;, a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs, Walter'Smith, and came to this country asa•child. The :family lived at Mitchell' for many years, • later coning to Sea - forth, - Mr, Payne died a number of years ago in Galt where they moved from here, - Mrs. Bennett, of Mitchell, is thelast surviving mem- ber of a. family of twelve. MANLEY, Misses Melva and Agnes :Eckert left for Kitchener last Saturday to visit friends there, and from thence they left foo Niagara Falls to take in the scenery, there, and returned home nWene o Wednesday. Y. Miss Ailed Hall, and Miss Kate Cowan, from Chicago, ,are at present visiting in our burg, Thc'receet rains have hindered hay making; whi'cit was to be in full !swing this week, EGM'ONDVILLE, The annual garden party of the Ladies' Aid of E,gnxondville Presby- terian church has become .such a popular event that the threatened thunderstorm and rain on Tuesday evening did not ,prevent a large crowd being present. A .fine supper 'was served in thebasement, after, Which the programme of uniform excellency was listened' to on the church lawn. Several numbers were given by the Seaforth quartette, con- sisting of James Scott, John Beattie, Milne Rennie and Dalton Reid; readings ` by Mrs, W. B. McLean; solos by Messrs, John Beattie, Dal- ton Reid and James Scott, ukelele sel ections by Mr. M•aEachern, of To ronto University, and the novelty of the instrument as well ;'as the skill of the ,perfdrmer brought repeated ennores; duet by Mr. and Mrs. Rennie and Rev. W. D. McDonald was chair- man. Ivinsic;vas furnished by the Sea- for't'h Highlanders... The proceeds amounted to $200, 'School Report.- iPollowing is the report or the the promotion examinations of .Egmondville schooh Pass 60 per cent honors 75 per cent, Sr. IV,—Frank, Kling 78.. - Jr III, tg Jr. IV Willie Mc- Donald 112 per cent Jr M. to Sr IIL—Gier('Hays 78 per cent .11;ayinond ?Nutt 76, Frank Case 72,a Mary Kling 66, Margaret Strong 64 Roy. McGonigle 62, Miller 60 ' Sr II tp Jr III. (Pass marlr 4011 hopers 490,)''-Eob nMcDonald, ;PO; Charlie Fergusotl 543, Wxihe,)upce 473, Irene St pnrg 414 The rent';it' inlg; classes were k'fs9'' . „pp - /noted between 'Ainl and ,,,lune. Names are .in' aider of 'men} „jr,'U'er Harold Fipoigap, 'Margaret ,,ase, Margaret Finnigan, Jacjr ony' Gegrse Krest;• A orris Walsh JrI. -Jessie ,' Smith >fargaret `SmDoithnt',' Vivisn Townsend;' Wtl}ie', , Dotetlry ilaltss Palmer • Coombs, e Jr 'Fr;--Dostdthy Hud ion, Harbld••.Chesney; 'Htlu3 Walsh leve Coorrlbs', Janet= Townsend -The following is, a list of those who •have come first and Sec6pd in the different •subjects: Wratten arith- tnetic Raymond Nott+ Willie'' Me- -Donald. Mental arida Itayrimond Nott, Geography Willie McDonald, z rank Case. 3istiary "Willie,Tk6cnonald Glean'.' Hays.. Igterature .a.'$xlenn .•.Bays, "Vtralli ''•McDonalcC-Cofnp,osition: Willie M:eDonzld;: Glend,-.'vBays, Wri'ting n= Margaret Strong, Willie McDonald; Reading Willie• Mc- 'Donald, ' Glenn • Hays. Spelling 2 -- 'Willie ;McDonald, Mary Kling, Mem- ory • Work -Mary Kling, Willie - ASc. Donald, Art — Raymond Nott, Willie McDonald. (Willie McDonald has done excellent work, having ob- tained a standing worthy of . pro- motion from Jr. III. to_ Jr. 1V. -A. M. Knc'chtel, 'Teac'her, ELECTRIC LIGHT CHARGES. The 'local Utility Commission has received from the Hydro Commis- sion the -scale of• charges for 1924. There is no change in the rate charge for Hydro current from the commission. The charge for floor space. has given place to a service charge . of 30 cents per month for domestic lighting c g ng and 3 per kw. -hr. for the first 50 kilowatt hours and - 15io per hour for '' bal- ance- The commercial rate - is 6c for the first 50 hours, 3c for sec- ond 50 hours and 1'c for balance. Power rate is $1 per horsepower per month as service charge a 3,9c for first 50 hours,- 2.6c for sdcond and .05c for balance. 4444 BASEBALL.. Seaforthla in their first g P Y g s ane of the season, defeated Wingham nn their home grounds on Friday last by the score of 17 to 2, The feature of the •game was the pitching of Don. Kerslake, h made $ who 1 of the o s borne teamg d back bythe strikeout route, and ;allowing ng but 5 hits. Wingham plays the return game in - -Seaforth Friday night and are out for. revenge, `so: a good game is assured, c - Wingham—'McKibbon, Morden, Houston, Mitchell, Brackenborough, Irwin, Walker, McKenzie, - Hart, Sturdy. Seaforth --Sutherland, Citdmore, Sills, D. Kerslake, R Kerslake,. Hays, Dodds, Matthew's, Hart. , DECORATE GRAVES. It has been the custom for 'several years for the hOJO:F, to decorate with flowers the graves of deceased members •in order ;to keep, their memfragrant remembrance, 'Chis service hag in the past been done publicly on a Sunday afternoon. This year the local lodge decided to dispense with the public recognition and on Wednesday evening last some of tlae officers and members went to the cemetery and placed quietly and reverently flowers on the graves of former' members. The soldiers were Chas.. Ro'iph, Frank Wieland, Clar- ence Westcott, Cecil .Dilling, •John Govenlock,J J. J. Hutchison. The other graves decorated were thosee Sclater, • m of lir: 'Campbell, Jno, S W Sclater, Samuel Barton, 'James Beattie, Samuel Trott, Jno. Hays, -Root, Willis, R.'Holman, Jno,; Mc- Millan, Fred 'Crich, Wm Westcort, Alex.'IBroadfoot, Geo. Watson, Jno., Rankin, Harry: Town, H, Livens, HURON PRESBYTERIAL MISSION BAND RALLY, All roads led to ICJppen' church on July 8th, for the 157 Mission. Band members; who came from ,. Goderich, Blyth, Clinton,'Seaforth, • Egmond- vi•lle, Brueefield, Kirkton, Thames Road, Hensail, Exeter, Hillsgreen, Blake and Kippen Sunshine and flow- ers and friendlinessmade an atmos- phere fitting for the splendid rally The devotional exercises were con- ducted at the morning session by Grace Geddes, '01 Blyth Mission Band and at the afternoon session by Ellen Switzer of Kirkton Mission Band. m The 000n hoar was delightfully 'spent on the church and manse lawns, It is just doubtful which received the most appreciation the'delicious lunch served, the'very appreciation, flowers on the manse grounds or the fine.games which served to introduce the .many boys and girls from all parts of the Presbyterial to each other. The centre of interest during the Rally.,was, of course, our missionary, Miss Brydon, of Horan, China, .home on her first furlough, Miss Brydon captured' and held the attention of her youthful audience with her vivid pic- ture of Chinese people and their cus- toms,,'rllustrating. her • address with pictures, images, and models of things 'Chinese. Tile model of 'the "opium' eater" and the "beggar woman" were terribly, realistic. Everyone :was in- terested in seeing a -•copy of the first picture book for Chinese children, edited by Airs. McGillivray of Shang bbat, and •pubhahed.a year or two ago. ,Henceforth the, ohildr"en of :China will be "neighbors". to the children' of -Hire** Presby'terial Society, ', • Votes .of tbanke• were tendered to •Mr, and 'Mrs, Lundy and ibe;Misgian -$ands of. 'tKippen. Hills Teen • and Blake for their thoughtful and charin- ing hospitality , and to Miss Brydon' for her ve7.y mteiesting address. An invitation' was' given by the the Seaforth /lands to 'hold ch Om nerd annual •t`all'y at Fttrat Churc i' Sea10 th Which was gladly'.cce}fed ' 'BRUCETtIELD. 'The rriany'•friends of 'N'urse" Fanny McKenzie; a gradupte,;of 'Clinton hos- he o pi fol, „will ibe glad• to heat Shat 'etati :h ,p• be,en .prop otedc to-secondl:,'supervssea on "'the floor of the Queen Alexandra _Siinitaripm, .'I,.ondon, Mr and Mrs. 'Biggar, -Sr:, and their son anervvife and two- children; of Port McNichol, • are the guests ` of their sisters; Mrs. G. 'Brock and Mrs. Jamison,' this week. Mrs. 'Biggar, Sr., is their sister. ' Miss Mary" Gilmour and Nurses Miss Jean Mustard and Miss Gretta Mustard, of Cleveland, are spending their holidays at their homes here, Mr. John McIntosh, the efficient teacher of No. 10 'Stanley school, is now taking further training in a sum- mer school at Toronto. An, auto accident which might 'have been mare serious, occurred on the corner here last Sunday afternoon when an auto turning east and anoth- er going west, collided. One of the cars "was badly damaged but no one was seriously' hurt. Surely this is an- other warning for auto drivers to go slowly through towns and villages, WINTHROP. Mr. and Mrs. Ford Aitcheson, of the West," are visiting the former's brother, Mr. John AJtcheson Mr. William Montgomery left for Buffalo 'on Tuesday, where he has secured a position. Ma. Melvin Blanchard, Jr:, went to Kingston last eek and taking kin a course at Queen's weenUniversity. s Loyal Orange Lodge No, 813 aro. going to Goderich on Saturday to join in the celebration, Miss -Grace Scarlett has gone to London to take a course atth esu sum- mer er m school: The Ladies' Aid and W.M.S. meet- in•g held, at the. home of:Mrs. 'James Mann, of Constance, last week was largely attended.' The meeting open- ed with Mrs. Ferguson presiding and. all repeating the 23rd . psalm, The Scripture was read by Mrs. Simpson and prayer by Mrs. J, A•. Ferguson, The topic c on Formosa was given b 'Mrs, Robt. Campbell and was very interesting An .essay on the mission- aries ,,of Quebec province was -given by Miss Marion Scarlett after the business ,,meeting was over, The meeting closed by all repeating the Lord's -Prayer, Miss Jerrie Ca'lder, nurse of Strat- ford, is spending her vacation at her home here. Quite a -number from here attended the' funeral of the late Mrs. Albert Constable on Sunday afternoon. Miss Edith Govenlock is visiting friends in Kincardine. The continual showers have made an improvement on the vegetable crops,. YOUNG 'PEOPLE'S LEAGUE. The Young People's o g eople's League on Tuesday evening was do charge of the Christian Fellowship ws p department, Miss Beatrice 'Seip "occnpyin F^,F the chair. A piano duet was given by Miss Daisy ''Hamilton and Miss Josephine Edge, The:•topic, "Christ - an Citizenship," was given by Miss Ruth - Thompson, Diamonds are always a favorite stone. For all occasions a diamond is vogue Its brilliancy and purity leave it in a place all its own in popular favor ---provided always that it is of real fine quality. Our diamonds stand 'very high in this respect and are most appreciated when their excellence is made appFirent by. • comparison,` We be pleased to have you look over, our dilutiond&. Fred: S. 'Savau .e. J•>1WEILEN'AND OPTOMETRIST • Opposite th t Poet•gf6cs Phoned 194 , r , 10. 't ' , ,t 4N9RP4/ :cKI4PP. , • • The crops are4loing fine, Evan' OW hay' which was regarded'by sortie; as, likely • to-lbe' a failure, it racking up well ..The' Bethel. Sunday "school picnic •was announced for Tuesday' -,af this week,' to be ,held at ,Bayfield. It is •certainly far from home. -Mrs. Albert Constable .is dead. She had been ailing for some years. We extend our sympathy 'to Albert in his bereavement and loneliness, - Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Irvine and little daughter motored up from To- ronto and. visited the fornier's father, Mr. J. J. Irvine, one day last week. William Holden, :of London, is visiting 'his father, Mr. John Holden. Ladies and children have been on rhe move during the last ten days picking wild strawberries. They are •small ,but can beat any tropical fruit as far as flavor is concerned. The last:meeting of the Ladies' Aid of Bethel was held at the home of Airs. Egerton Roe. There was a good attendance of ladies. The young lady school teachers from far and near have returned home for the holidays, as well $s those who were in attendance at the Normal schools. WALTON.- Members of. Walton Orange lodge will go to Goderich to celebrate on July 12th. They hope for favorable weathr, Theenett/ school house will be ready tfior ta rc u attar after summer i aca- John Fulton, of Boston, was visit- ing at the parental home and with other relatives and friends. It is 25 years since he was here, His father will soon be94 0 years of age andi ns g mother 84r yea s, Mr. and Mrs R. McLeod left for Vancouver recently, They -intend staying for a year. Miss Ilene ac- companied them as far as Regina. The Hydro is making good head- way. Quite a number ie the village intend having 'their houses wired. Street lights would be a great con- venience to the public. c. • It makes a.kes quite a hustling time in our burg, Mr. Tate, from Goderich, was here look- ing after the wiring of the 'houses, He is a brother of Mrs. G. Badley. Mrs. -Jas. Hinchley, of 'Seaforth; was visiting her sisters, Mrs. R. Me Lereodntly,and• Mrs. Love, in the village Ge . r, W m. M WShor r t eed, who has been on the sick dist is somewhat improv- ed, we are pleased to state. Miss Susan Laidlaw, of 9th line, Morris, left last week on an extended trip to the West. After spending some time in the prairie- provinces, she will proceed to Vancouver and Vi;ctbria, where she has many rela- tives and friends, The neighbors and friends of Mr, Wm, Staples, of McKillop, assisted liint, with a'ferilizer bee last Thursday afternoon, and with manure spread- er 'cleaned c eaned ap 95Toads, Then in the eve ing they entertained. a very large crowd to 'dancing and euchre triol the wee sma' hours. Ali thor- oughly enjoyed themselves and many compliments were ''rude to Mr. and Mrs. 'Wm, Staples as generous host' and- ]tostess., School Report The following are the names or` the pupils of tier Senior a ROotal *rho - Nice• Successful. at the recent promotion examination, The names'are'arr4nged.in. girder ,of stand-, ung Sr,41. tq J1i,,IFI.==Winirne Driger; 5 Charlie: 'Mclona' d Helen Stehle: Jr. 'III. to Sr, IML-AIyin Farqu=' harson, Lewis McDonald, Viola Carter. - Sr, II'L to Jr. IV.—Vera _Gardiner;>; , Beatrice Kearney, Florence Ryan. Jr. IV. to Sr. IV.—Jahn McDonald; Russel 'Sholdice, Jean Hood, Margu- erite Bolger, Mildred Pollard, Flora , Harris.—G, H. Hood, Teacher. Following is report of promotions of Junior Room: Jr, II. to Sr. IL—(horrors)— Earl Gillespie, Roy Carter, Alex. Hood. Pass—Jim McCall, Dorothy Drager, Isabel Farquharson, Harold Bolger, Lawson Kearney, Ruth Manning Mabel Machan. Shorty L to Jr. II. (honors)—W. Jimmie Murray. Pass- Jean Murray, • Halcyon Chandler, Grace Manning, Muriel Dundas, Jr- I. to Sr. I. Helen Farquharson, Earl Hoy, Norma Steiss, Gordon Ryan. Primer—Lena Drager, Jane Dun- das, Agnes Hood, Gordon Shortreed, Robinson Hamilton, Kenneth Met - ray, Mae Jackson, Margaret Murray, Margaret Buchanan, Allan McCaIl.— Mrs- D. Holmes, Teacher. GardenParty. -ti- The proceeds of the garden•party-tinder the auspices of the Ladies' Aid of Duff's church, Walton, reached the high-water mark on Friday evening.last when the sum of530 was realized. ze d. .The event was held awn of the forme manse, and now occupied by Mr. William Woods, which has been the scene .of this annual gathering for years. From six till long after 8 o'clock the ladies fixes worked tirelessly Y to meet the man large demand d u P ou•the bounteous supply of good things. Many were present from Seaforth and Brussels and other nearby places_ A concert 'company 'from Toronto, consisting of Miss, Louise Williams- ltfaw,son soprano and 'entertainer; Harry Firth, comedian, and Miss Alma B, •Grandin, accompanist, kept the crowd in excellent humor- all evening, and their numbers were freely interspersed with selections, by the Seaforth Highlanders. GARAGE We do all kinds of automobile repair work. All work guaranteed. We handle U.S.L. BATTERIES, FIRESTONE And GOODERICH SILVERTOWN CORD TIRES Also a Good line of all accessories. , BRITISH AMERICAN GASOLINE oLzNE 'ANDOILS. Automatic Air Service Day or Night%_ '.. PHONE 17 Bruce Phillips S sEAFORTH,