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The Seaforth News, 1924-09-11, Page 1WHOLE SERIES, VOLUME 46, Special For This Week Home Made marshmellow BSc at per Nb Extra Special Chocolates 35c at per lb. The Olympia Confectionery and Restaurant HUTCHISON'S for GROCERIES VINEGAR.—Buy it 'here and you get it good, having our guarantee and that of the manufacturers behind it. 5®`. Price per gallon No. 2 AND BROKEN SODAS, 3 lbs. for . , —.25c BEST RED SOCKEYE SALMON,—Three brands that 35c were 45c to clear e.t TULIP CHEWING TOBACCO. --A good new one at a reasonable .price 10c or 3 for 25c WEDGEWOOD CLOVER 'LEAF DISHES. -.:We have, just re- ceived a crate. We think them the finest we have seen and the prices not higher than for ordinary quality. BARGAIN IN PRINCESS SOAP FLAKES.—This excellent Soap flakes is manufactured by the Palmolive Co. To the first twenty buyers of one package of Princess Soap Flakes at the regular price of 1Sc will be given FREE one cake of Palmolive Soap, F D0 llutchis.ii PHONE 166 ---mams. A Creat Week -End Sale .LADIES' SANDALS `S . Clearing Bargains � ..:.... - Bar ains in - Strap SLIPPERS for Ladies' and Children Wig d.•re R RR®TH SE CHURCH CARD. Seaforth Methodist Church. --Sab- bath services, 11 a.tn., and 7 p.m. Sun- day school 2:30 p.m. Pastor, Rev, R. Fulton Irwin. Pastor at both services. Morning subject, "The Sins of Christians." eafor -AFORTH, ONTARW, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 1924 TOWN COUNCIL. The regular meeting of the Council was 'held on Monday, Sept. 8th, with alt the members (,resent. pCardno- Commission Cha man that the O.onmniion be .s authorized to buy a 'boiler and com- pressor to •be installed in Town .Building for heating purposes and: pumping water from 3rd well. Town to bear extra expense above money already provided for same. Crich - Hutchison, that Day' Bros. be paid the balance of their money due, amounting to.. $1,133.29. Beattie -Crich, that' the Godson Co, be paid ti'te bal- ance of their account re paving streets, according to the . engineer's report, $548.85'; also that t e engineer be .paid $400 on account. Haigh - Beattie,. that this Council adjourn to meet at the call of the Mayor. The following accounts were order- ed paid: Wm. 'Gillespie,$70; ]]no. A. Wilson, $75; John Knight,, $65; Jos. Keating, $20; John Habkirk, $5; Thos. Coulter, $27.50; Bell Tel. Co., $3.61; P.U. Com„ $68;53; R. Frost It Son, $19.37; Geo, D. Ferguson & Co., $143.66; Geo. A. Sills & Sons, $83.25; N. Cluff & Sons,' $103.93; Thomson's Bookstore, $474; R, Porterfield, $15; Dick Rogers, $34.50; Geo. Lowery, hay, $30,84; Can. Nat. Rys., $11.98; Thos. Johnstone, $9; Jas. Nelson, $4,50; Robt. Archibald, $12; Alex. Lamont, $61.25; Robt. Edgar, $57.50; H. Edge, $117.96; E. Chi'ttenden, $75,90; Geo. D. Haigh, $4.94; Robt. Wilson, $11.55; S, Allen $12.82;. Jas. 'Watson, insurance,. $16.20; R. G. Parke. drying hose, $20.00. NARROW ESCAPE. Mr. Robt. Wegg; former music dealer in town, and now with. Wm. Rennie 'Co., of Toronto, narrowly escaped very serious injury in To- ronto a few days ago, While riding home .ort his wheel, 'he was struck from behind, and knocked into an oncoming street car. Luckily lie was hit a glancing blow, and escaped with a badly sprained ankle, and injuries to his thigh. His many local friends wil he glad to know that, although still suffering from the shock, he is able to he around again, Huron ruit F Growers. A meeting of the Huron County Fruit Groti ers Council was held n the Department of Agriculture office on Wednesday, Sept. 3rd. This was the largest meeting of this Associ- ation held so 'far, The main item of businesswas preparing rsg the prize list for the proposed fair and to make arrangements regarding details of the same. Classes are being arranged for twenty varieties of apples on plates, five in barrels and nine in boxes, along with special exhibits in baskets, flats and hoops as well as Special exhibits front producers, wish- ing to make an exhibit. Eight plate classes are .put on for pears. Ar raglgements arc being made to give as liberal prizes as ;possible. Special exhibits are being put on .by several of the spray machinery companies, as well as the ;Federal Fruit branch, The Women's I'nstitute branch. of the Ontario Department of Agriculture. is putting on a demonstration in hoarse canning of apples. Altogether an excellent programme is being pre- pared and the •Fruit Growers' Coon- ciI is asking all ;producers of 'fruit its the County of Huron to look over their orchards and save the hest fruit of the‘:,.,arious varieties for this ex - Huron, County has won- derful posshilities as a fruit t gro in g section and this is one• of the first steps being taken in an organized at- tempt to ;bring this industry back to what it should be.: The Council are asking for the hearty co-operation of tveryoue to make this event a suc-cess. YOUNG PEOPLE'S LEAGUE. The Young' People's League on Tuesday evening Was in charge of the Missionary department, Miss Gladys Holland occupying the chair. The Scripture lesson was read by Miss Evelyn Harburn. The topic, which was missionary in character, was taken by Mrs. Johnson. A violin selection by Miss Maybelle. Rands; solo by Miss Ila Johnson; and a reading by Miss Evelyn Cudmore as- sisted, in forming a very enjoyable and instructive evening. MR. T. STEPHENS PUZZLED. Last week the London Advertiser ran a photo of the well-known, dis- tinguished features of a much respect- ed citizen of Seaforth, Mr, Thomas Stephens, Sr., in one of its columns. Describing the picture it gave the name of D. D. Wilson and in the short biography said he is the father of Mrs. C. R. Somerville, of London. Will the Advertiser have a suit for damages to defend ? W. M. 5. AT EXETER. There was a. good attendance at the annual conference of the Huron Presbyterial Women's Missionary M avers Society held Tuesday n C on church Exeter, which was beautifully. decorated for the occasion, The presi- dent, Mrs. J. E. Hogg, . of Clinton, "occupied the chair. The devotional exercises at the norning session were conducted by members of the Kirk - ton Auxiliary and the afternoon ses- sion by lnembei•s of the Goderich Auxiliary, Following the reading of the minutes by the secretary Miss H. 1, Graham, vtIrs. H. C. Dunlop, Presbyterial treasurer, made a few remarks. Mrs. 'Dunlop also gave an interesting report of 'the Provincial meeting is Hanjilton. Mrs, James Foote, of Exeter; gave a solo, and the closing prayer at the morning ses- sion was 'taken by Mrs. Dougall, of Hensall. The delegates and members of Presbytery were very hospitably entertained to dinner by the Exeter ladies, I•n the afternoon Rev. R. D. IvlcDernud, of ;Goderich, in the ab- sence of Rev. Jaines Foote, conveyed Feast of Brussels. greetings fronthe-Presbytery. The) Mr, Thos. Mcllroy has improved roll call was re pondecl to .by the the appearance of his residence,hav- oldest member of each Auxiliary. Re- ing it repainted. The work is being ports of. the Geneiat Council Diamond done by Messrs, H. Hart and . A. Jubilee meeting ' in Montreal were Sparking: given by Mrs, James Hamilton and Mr. and Mrs. Sol. Shannon spent Mrs. J. E.' Hogg. Mrs. D. L. McCrae, Sunday with Mr, and Mrs, James of Lorulon, gave ii most inspiring ad SudsAn, of Egntondville. dress, somewhat reminiscent in char- We are sorry to hear that little aeter, after which AMrs A. :vforgan 'Margaret ;\fontgotnery has been eon - season u of p a weld remissio ries A fined to her bed through illness, season prayer for missionaries was taken part in by Mrs. P. Gardiner of Mr. and Mrs, Angus Carmichael, of Grey township, spent Sunday with Mr Reuben Hart. HOLMES-McMICHAEL. A pretty 'wedding took place at high noon on Wednesday, September 10th, when Helen Margaret, younger daughter of Mr, and Mrs, James Me - Michael, of Harpurhey, became the bride of Rae Beverly Holmes, young- est son of Mr. S. T. Holmes, of Sea - forth. . The ceremony 'was performed by Rev, F. H. Larkin. D.D., in the presence of the immediate relatives. The bride, who was given away by her father, was unattended and was charming- in a gown of grey canton crepe iwith hat and -shoes to match, and •carried a bouquet,. of Ophelia roses. The groom's little niece. Miss Mary Holmes; acted as flower girl t e verysweet in a faint at d 'looked Y dress of cream crepe, trimmed with lace and a pink sash and carried a bouquet of sweet peas. During the signing of .the register, Mr. James Scott sang an appropriate solo. The young couple left' on a motor trip to Detroit. They have a host of friends fn Seaforth who ,wish them a pleasant journey in life. WINTHROP. CONSTANCE. The Ladies' Aid and W,M.S. mem- Mr, and Mrs. Chas, 'Riley and lam- ing held at the home of Mrs. Wm, ily spent Sunday at the home of his Somerville was well attended. The brother, Mr- Benj, Riley. meeting opened with Ivlrs, C. kliilen. Quite an effective sermon was presiding. The Scripture, reading preached in the F rr t r o es c s hall on was read by Mrs. Wm. McGa\iit. The Sunday evening by Mr. R. H, Peck, topic on "Woman's Work ut For- the associate lecturer of the Bible inosa" was given by ,Mrs. H. 131an- Students' Association, Quite a crowd chard and was full of interest. An gathered and ell enjoyed the sermon. essay on Missionaries of Nova Scotia Mrs, Richard Harman and her sfs- was given by Mrs. M. Blanchard, ter, Mias Edith Dolmage, of Detroit, and was also very intere'sting; and are visiting their another, Mrs. James was followed by vohmtary prayer by Mann, also Mr, George Fox,. of 1)e - Mrs. ,J G. Grieve, Next month Tem- trolt, penance meeting will be held and we The Kinburn football boys entered hope for a Rill attendance at such an a protest last week against the blast important time, The meeting closed game played at Stratford and quite by all repeating the Lord's Prayer. a few motored down on Monday to 'The ladies of 'the W.M.S. have Kitchener to attend the meeting held charge of the 'Y.P,S. meeting "next by the executive. The boys won Sunday evening, Sept. 14th. A very their protest end a sudden death interesting programme is being pre- game will be played in Listowel on pared. We hope for a good at- Saturdfo'clock. tendance, t1 caray accidentatour oceurred last Sun - \'Ir, and Mrs. Joseph Bennett, Mr, day when Mr. Robert Grintoldby and Mrs. W. C. Bennett spent Sunday was turning into Mr, Chas,' Me - with Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd, Porter, Gregor'•s gateway. Something about the steering wheel of the car he was driving 'went 'wrong and the car hit the gatepost, breaking one front wheel, The front axle of the car was bad'Iy bent and the windshield broken, Little. Olive Grimoldby, who was in the front seat, was flung tbnough the wind shield and her face cut. Miss Vera Riley, who was in the hack seat, was badly •cut around the nose and eyes and her cheek :bruised. Miss Mabel Riley and Mrs. Robt. Grintoid- by were also badly bruised. Blyth, Mrs. D. Finlayson of..Kippen, Mrs. Fraser of Bayfield and Miss Helen Monteith. Among the past presidents present on the platform taking part In the programme, were Mrs. J. Hami'iton and Mrs. F: H. Larkin. Greetings from Mrs, Neil Shaw, of Ridgetown, and Mrs. E. H. Somers, of Watford, two former presidents who were unable to be present, were read by Mrs. W. D. McDonald. and the secretary, Miss H. 0. Graham. An inspiring message was also received from Mrs. Neil Fox, of Alemeda, Sask., daughter of the late Mrs. Thomas Fair, of Clinton, pioneer president of the Presbyterial, Rev. Dr. Fletcher, of Hensall, gave the closing message, after which Mrs. Leslie :Mullen, of Seaforth, engaged its prayer. A hearty vote of thanks to the Ex- eter ladies and those who assisted in the programme wap moved by Mrs. G, Telford, of Blyth, and seconded by Mrs. R. D. McDermid, of Goderich. Brucefleld is to be the next place of meeting. Mrs. \V. D. Fair,* supply secretary, reported that 470 pounds of excellent clothing, valued at $707.34, had been shipped to 'the West this month, HURON PRESBYTERY. 'rhe semi-annual meeting of the Huron Presbytery was held in Exeter on Tuesday with a full attendance. Many matters of interest were discussed and the report of the dele- gates to the General Assembly at Owen Sound was given. Houle mis- sion grants were requested for Varna and- Grand Bend and commi'tees were appointed in connection with further action on church union, Rev. Mr. Abery, of ' Londesboro, was elected Moderator of the Presbytery for the next six months. WELFORD-T 3OMPSON. The wedding took place in Sea - forth on Wednesday, Sept. 10th, at 1 p.in., in Seaforth Presbyterian church, 'by 'Rev, F. H. Larkin, D.D., :o'f Miss Florence A. Thompson, daughter of Mr. J. C. Thompson, of Seaforth, to 'Mr. 'Harry Francis Wel- ford, of Prince Rupert, Bk. Mr. and Mrs. Welford left on the afternoon' train for their home in the West. FAIR 'NEXT WEEK Seaforth Fair' is to be 'held next week, Sept. 1S -19th. There is a big •list of features. It is ;;.fine op- portunity to meet your friends. APPEALS PROTEST DECISION Stratford 'football team is carrying y g '.the protest granted ,to Kinburn 00 Saturday to 'the W.F.A.., executive. 'Consequently the sudden -death game ordered to be 'played in' Listowel on Saturday, Sept. 13th, has been cancelled, "OF GOOD REPORT." During the past few weeks several of the Collegiate Institutes have been making claims to very success- ful work being done during the past year, but none of them have yet ap- proached the report of Seaforth Col- legiate as published last week in Latin. Twenty pupils wrote on. the Upper School Latin and everyone passed. Ten got first class honors. seven took second class honors, 2 took third class honors and one credit. It is a really excellent report arid reflects the high work done gen- erally in the Seaforth Collegiate and fclassical r ' •theetient efficient in particular b� p teacher, ktiss Foreman. Miss Reta Campbell has returned home after spending a few days with Mr. and Mrs, Wm. Humphrey, of Walton. The continued showers are delaying those that intend to stook thresh. Mr. and Mrs. John Grieve are in London this week visiting friends and taking in the Fair. Mrs. J. H. Morrison, Mrs. Cuthill, Mrs, M. Blanchard and Mrs. H. Blanchard attended the meeting of the Huron Presbyterial Women's Missionary Society. Smith - Henderson. — Miss Elsie Henderson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs, Henry Henderson, of McKillop, was united in marriage to Mr, Norman Smith, son of Mr. aMrPresbyter- ian . Samuel atue at Smith, of McKillop, y ian Manse, on Wednesday, Sept. 3rd., Rev, J. A. Ferguson officiating. They left on the afternoon train on their honeymoon to Toronto. We wish them many happy days of wedded life. Kinburn Won Protest. Kinburn won the protest against Stratford, over the last game, and are to play a sodden death game in Listowel this Saturday at 4 o'clock. We wish the boys the best of luck. Quite a mmn- ber intend going from here to see the game. STAFFA. Mrs. J._ Wood and her daughter, Mrs. G. Mann, of Winnipeg, were visitors at the home of Mrs Chubb for a few days last week. Mrs. Bradley and Mrs, Walters, of Orono, are visitors at ,the, home of Mr, and Mrs. G. Wilson this week. • Mr. and Mrs. H. Leslie and Ada have returned to their home after spending a week at Toronto exhibi- tion and the Falls, Rev. E. Jones and family have re- turned home after visiting friends at Sarnia.. 'A game of soft ball was played` here on. Saturday evening between Mt. Pleasant and Stella girls, with a score of 7 to 5 for Staffa. Mr, and Mrs F. O+13riei and Har old spent Sunday with friends in \Wal- •ton. Anniversary services wild be held in the Methodist church on Sunday, September 2:let, morning and evening when the pastor was very fortunate in securing the services o'f- Rev W. Donneliy, of Exeter. Besides the Sun- day services Rev. W. Donnelly will give one of his celebrated 'lectures en- titled "lvfarriage" which is humorous VARNA. The song of the thresher is heard daily and the farmer who has a bean crop is anxiously consisting the weather man, The average bean field promises a good yield if the weather is favorable. Sunday being an anniversary in the Goshen Methodist church,srr- vices there were conducted by Rev. R. F, Irwin, of Seaforth; while .Rev. Mr. Durant, of Varna. conducted services in Seaforth Methodist chinch, Several from Varna attender) service on Goshen, Sunday, Mrs, Weston, who has been spend- ing a few weeks with her sister, Mrs. Durant, at the Parsonage, has re- turned to her home. Owing to the illness of Rev. Mr, Colclough no service was held in the Anglican church here. Mr. Colin Campbell, of the Bronson line, conducted service in the Pres- byterian church. Mr. and Mises Logan, in company rend Miss Clark, with Miss Logan's n', f i s Spent Sunday with friends in Gode- rich. The Anglican Sunday schoold held their annual picnic to Bayfield Thurs- day. Wm, Reid,Bayfield road, shipped a carload of live stock to Toronto on Saturday. We are 'listening for the elate of Civic holi'lay. Quite a number are attending the London fair, Mr. George Beatty, Jr„ in company with -his mother, and. sisters, 'spent Sunday with 'riends'in Clinton.: 'Mr. and Mrs. T. Campbell and daughter Jean, and Miss Johnston, spent Sunday with Mr, and Mrs.' F. Weekes. throughout, on iviondaY evening, Sep- tember e -tember 22n. Mr. Donnelly is one of the very hest orators in the London conference and those who hear him on Sunday will want to "Bear hire on Monday evening. Music for loth •oc- casions will be :provided by outside talent, AGE, 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 AND OILS. Automatic Air Service Day or Night PHONE 17. Bruce Phillips p SEAFORTH. ISSUE No. 37. Just i Reteved omething entirely new in Black Satin Glassware. Something that makes the most pleasing decoration for the home, and ideal for gift purposes. And the price, well you will be surprised how. reasonable. Fred.S►.Slavauge Jeweler & Optometrist OPPOSITE POST OFFICE Phone 194 Res, 10. reeetirairrerneaere WEST -END TUCKERSMITH. - The wet weather has delayed the harvesting operations. Some oats are still outside. Mrs. Ashton, of Goderich, visited her son here this week. Mrs. T. O'Brien returned last week, having spent the past year with her son Henry, in the Peace River country. Mrs. I. Johns left last week to visit her sister, Mrs. Turner, of Consul, Saskatchewan. Mr, M. Elliott took in . Toronto fair. Our teacher,`'Miss Welsh. is busy .preparing for the school fair, Sept. 1'h 7t . • Mr. J, Rathwell'•s new residence is nearly' completed and adds greatly to the :appearance of the village, as it is quite artistic. Stanley township council met last Monday, with all tnentbers present. Regular business- was put through. ds church are holding Varna Methodist g their anniversary service next Sun slay morning and evening, when Rev. Arthur. Sinclairwill preach, Services Kippen and Goshen will be with- drawn. Seaforth 1 air Thursday and Friday September18 & 19 Special Ott actions HORSE RneES or trot Pace 2.25 Pc 2.17 Pace or trot purse rse purse $150 $150 Dog Races. dogs to be hitched to wagon 1st 3:00; 2nd 2.00; 3rd 1.00 Foot Races Boys ages S, 10, 12, 12 value 75 and 50c Girls do do do Children's school parade and drill will form „up at the exhibition grounds,1.30 Baby Contest 6 mos. and under, value 5.00 and 2.00 I yr. do 7.50 do Best Lady Driver Best pony and outfit Seaforth Highlanders Admission 25c Children 15c Carriages 25c DrHarburn 11,M r urn Jones M, Broderick , Pres. Treas. • Secy.