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The Seaforth News, 1925-12-24, Page 4tathrtt Nrwo extrubo fri iMj grrrtuigi thr tllr 0,711ritmas orttsntt LET US GO• NOWO'EET ULEHEM There aremany time-honored cus` I toms ,which we can trace back for hundreds of years, but ttaere is none' so-aneient as Christmas, A, visit to' the manger at Bethlehem was the first'lhing resolved, upon by the very people to whom the glad tidings were given. Here is: the story. Certain shepherds kept watch over their flocks on ,the Judaean hills, while the world lay wrapped in sleep, when suddenly a dazzling light shone around them,and in their wondering earssounded the words of the ;her- a -1d angel, "Fear not, for behold I bring you good tidings of great joy Which shall be to all people. For un- to you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which' is Christ the Lord"; words that were 'immediately followed by a burst of praise from theangel choir, "Glory to God in the highest, on earth peace good will to- ward men." And when all was over and the angels were gone, and the shepherds had recovered .from 'their terror and surprise, one nacre now passed from mouth to mouth, one place .was in their thoughts; Bethle- hem, Let tis go. And indeed, where else were they to go? And so in the quietness which precedes the dawn, to Bethlehem they came, and saw, and worshipped and returned glorify- ing . God, Thus the first Christ-mas was kept, Now what does Christmas mean to us ? We are a home -loving people and one of our customs is to make Christmas a great day. dearWe try .to have as many of our ones • 'home with us as, possible, Imagine if you can, en anniversary of ,Dominion day or Armistice day without a reference to what they mean, -it could not be done, you say. Well try and imagine a Christmas without e Christ; that, alas, is com- mon enough. The custom remains— , The Christian Festival is lost. Go then to Bethlehem—with bowed heads kneel at the manger. There lies 'the Christ. 0 come let us adore Hint. Then shall we spend the day not in mere animal pleasure but like the Shepherds of old, glorify and praise Gad. It will then be to us the :brightest and best day in the year. A happy Christmas to you. LATE. H. LTGHTOWLER. 7 e Mr. John Herbert Lightowler d id in Ingersoll', on Thursday, December 17th, after an illness of two years and five months of suffering which Festival of Christmas Praise First Presbyterian Church' Seaforth Sunday, Dec. 27th, 1925 11 A.M. Prelude , ... , . —Impromptu an Portugese Hymn Lerman. Quartette Room for the Christ Child Adams Messrs, D. Reid, M. R. Rennie, J. T. Scott, J. Beattie From the Messiah Offertory Pastoral Symphony Recit. Tenor Comfort Ye My People Aria. Tenor Every Valley Shall Be Exalted Chorus , , , , , , And the Glory of the Lord Recit.'Bass....For Behold; Darkness Shall' Cover the Earth......,., Aria Bass The People that Walked in Darkness ... .,.. Sermon Peace on Earth Rev, F. H. Larkin, D.D. Postlude Hallelujah 7 P.M. The exceedingly beautiful Christmas Cantata, "The Messiah's iits entirety, "1 be ild rmere willin Coming, by M e sung SOLOISTS Soprano—,Mrd; W, Wright, Miss F. 'Beattie, Miss E. McKay. Contralto—Miss H. Murray. T nor—Mr. Jas. T. Scott, Mr. Jas, Stewart. :Bass—'Mr. ,Dalton Reid, Mr. M. R. Rennie. The Cantata, "The Light Eternal," by this choir a year ago was so much enjoyed that requests for repetition were received. This caatata promises even better. MRS. M. R. RENNIE, Organist M. R. RENNIE, Choir Leader M Fes,: TYLE ERVICE ATISF CT,ON May we express our sincere wishes for a very Merry and Bright and Prosperous 'New Year. 6 . GIB It costs little ar dress well at R. J. Gibb's • itch ' )hristian patience, Mr, at the last sad rites for a faithful, devoted neighbor and a good Christ- ian. Lightowler was born in Batley, Yorkshire, England, in 1861 of Christian parents and in 1881 was Captain Gage of the Salvation Army. He 'carte to Canada in 1883 and worked in Toronto until .the spring of 1884 when he entered Army work and cause to Seaforth to assist Captain Gage of the Salvation!' Army. ; After seven months' work here he was transferred to . an- other, field. In 1888 the call came for India and he, with a number of others, including Captain Susie Capp, df Seaforth, left for India in October, arriving in Bombay December 18th of the same year. He was married to Capt.. Capp in 1890. After nearly 4 years' service they had to leave on account of .Mrs. Lightowler's ill - health. After spine months in Eng- land, they were transferred to the United States where they spent nine years. 'Mrs. Lightowler's 'health again broke down so that they had td leave the Army as officers. They came to Seaforth and lived here 3y-• years when they left for Ingersoll where they have resided for the last 20 years. Although not able to do a great deal of public work owing to partial blindness for the last 17 years he was a faithful Salvationist to the end, Mr. Lightowler was also chaplain in tllie Canadian Order of Foresters for many years. The funeral took ,p'ace in Seaforth from ,the home of his sister-in-law, Mrs. Annie Westcort an Saturday, at 2 o'clock to the Maitland Bank Cem- etery. The service was conducted by Rev. R Fulton Irwin and the resid- ent Army Officers. The pallbearers were• Dr. Harburn, Messrs. W, Hartry, J. Brown, D. $tewart, j. McLennan and Bert Williams. WALTON, Death • of An Old McKillop.Boy.— The many friends of the late Jas. D. Davidson, 'formerly of this local- ity, but lately of the Kindersley, Sask., district, were very sorry to hear of his death which occurred at Kindersley Hospital, Nov, 24th. oing chorea on Sunday morn- ing, be was suddenly taken ill and medical aid was called in. He was taken to the hospital in the hope ST'COLUMBAN. Mrs. P. J. Kelly, of Blyth, spent the week -end at the 'home of her home of her sisters, Mr. and Mrs. Peter H, McGrath and Mrs. M. Curtin. Miss 'Mary O'Sullivan spent the past week -end in Toronto. Misses Annie Downey and Cather- ine McGrath were Stratford visitors on' (Monday. 'Mfss S. Queenan of S. S. No, 1, McKillop, is spending the' Christmas holidays :in Detroit, Miss Mary McQuaid, of McGregor, Ont„ is spending the Christmas hog- days at the' home of her parents, Mr,. and Mrs, F. J. McQuaid. The following Normalites are home for the Christmas holidays: Misses 'Geraldine O'Connor, Mary Feeney, Helena Flannery, Gertrude Stapleton. Miss Evelyn McGrath, of Tilbury, is spending the Christmas holidays at the home of her parents, Mr, and Mrs, P. H. McGrath. Misses Mildred and .Gertrude Mc- Grath, of Kitchener, are home for Christmas holidays. The concert given at Hibbert Sep - vale school on Monday night last was a decided success. Many from here attended it and reported a good time. The play "'Tarcisius" staged by the St, Colum'ban pupils under the supervision •of Mother M. Angeline and Mother Dorothy, was a decided success. The following was the cast: Paula (Rose McQuaid); Tarcis- ins (Charles Miles); Pope Marcel- linus (Theodore Kennedy); Sebastian (Norman Miles); Pancratius (John Morris); Agnes (Katie Flannery); Soldiers — Francis McGrath, Albert Cronin, John Miles, Thomas Mc- Quaid; Fulvius (Francis Hart); Ro- man Lady (Mary •McGrath); Syri ansa (Mary O'Sullivan); Patricia (Alice Flannery). , McKILLOP Death of Mrs. Robert Ross, -A sudden death occurred in Chicago ... on Tuesday,• December 15th, in' the that an operation might save passing'of. Mrs.M Robert Ross. rs, life, but it was nnsmighand he Mc - passed away Tuesday night. Word Ross,Kp who has been'living in me - of his illness had beep sent to mem- Smith,iop won her ChicagosiMrs, James bers of his family at Milestone, and went to weeksgon business a brother and sister hurried to his aboutaunexpectedly y ago and death came unex ectad! ,from heart h•ou- bedside but were too late to see him p Y alive. "Jim" as he was familiarly co tin, sheDus at the hone of her was born on the .12th con.- cousin, Mrs.67 yea. Born in ald- i Killop about years ago, her maid- en name was Christina 'Menzies, be- ing a daughter' of the late Mr. and Mrs. William Menzies: Upon her marriage to •Mr. Ross twenty years; of McKillop township, the second eldest -son of the late Jas. and Mrs. Davidson, and was in his forty-ninth year. He received his early , educa- tion at S. S. No. 9 and also at Sea- acro, she moved to Chicago and con - forth Collegiate. About twenty-eight tinued to reside there until return - years ago he went West and after ing to McKillop three years ago, a Washington, years in British Colu nbia and her husband. having died a few years 1b ashington, U.S.A., he settled in previous. She is survived by four the Milestone, Sask., locality, where 1- th r d th 'st • J 'h for many years he farmed in part- ' o Menzies, M ret bt ers z nership with his eldest brother, Tom. Mileon Michigan; Robert Menzies, In I920 he and a nephew, Jas. David- Milestone. c Sas.c.; William, Eden, son, went north to the Kindersley v[rrs. Rin.; chard Carrdiff, alcolin, 'of Lang, Saak.; district where they have been farm- ing• successfully. The body was taken to Milestone for burial, the fnnerad taking place on Friday, Nov. 27th, from the United church, Mile- stone. "Jim" was a very quiet, un- assuminq fellow, of sterling charac- ter, highly esteemed. This was testified by the many floral tributes placed on the casket by both old and new nei'rhbors.. He was never mar- ried and leaves to mourn his loss th-e" ' o'h.'rs and three vaters, T. A. Will and Mrs, Robt. Menzies rr Arrest -no. Sask.. Mrs. E. Thom', - Ann, \Vi'•cne, Sask, and Walter and M'e. M. 1furray, of Walton, Ont. The tact two mentioned were looking f-r"a-d to a visit fro' -e him this Christmas, his first trip east for n.>e- t'v"nty years. Walter and Mrs. Davidson visited at his hone a few weeks before news came of his Veath and lett him in apparently the best of health, DUBLIN. Late George Diegel,—Death claim- ed an estimable citizen on Thursday,, December 17th, in the person of Mr. George Diegel in his seventy-fourth year. Deceased suffered a stroke last spring and on Saturday previous to his death had a second stroke which ended fatally. He was born in Wilmot. Tp„ Waterloo Co. and on 26th Jan. 1876 married Miss Annie w>enoler• of Wilmot, the ceremony taking place at Petersburg. As a vnung man Mr. Diegel travelled for five and a half years and then he came to Dublin, Aug. 4t11, 1882 and opened a harness shop which was continued for over fifty-three years. Rendes making harness, Mr. Diegel handled trunks. valises, etc. A son' Edward, who is in business with. his father. and a daughter Lavina, mar- rir,d (Mrs. ..Stanley F, Bloodsworth, of Toronto); two brothers, John ^icgel. of Port Elgin, and Louis Diegel, of Brodhagen; two brothers in-'aw, Tan Weppler of Hanover, and Henry Weepier, of Wilmot, also two ^-andchildren, Frank and Vera Pnr•odsworth, Tronto, besides his widow, survive. The funeral on Sun - clay was very large. Interment was is the. I ntheran Cemetery, Brod- haaen. Mr. Dieeel was a devoted ' member of Brodhagen church for nae- fifty-three year's. Rev. Mr. Al- hPrti conducted service in English at the hoose in Dublin at 9:30 a.m. and at 11 in ° German, at the Lutheran church where Mr. Diegel vi'orshipoel for so many years Many friends came long distances to be present Mrs. C. Engel, Brussels and Mrs, James Smith. McKillop, The fun- eral was held in Chicago on Satur- day afternoon last. Simeon Rands.—An old resident of the district passed away on Tues da., December 22nd, at his home on the sixth concession in; the per- son of Mr. W. Simeon Rands, aged 77 years. Mr. Rands was born in Hullett, son of the late Mr, and Mrs.' Leachfield (Lands, He spent his early lifein that township until he moved to the farm on which he died. Forty- six years ago last July he married Miss Lucinda Hugill, who survives together with their only daughter, Mrs, Sanders. at ha e. Mr. Joseph Rands, of Clinton, i., a brother, Mr. Rands was an honorable and upright man, who had the respect of all who knew him and touch sorrow is felt at leis .passing. The funeral takes p:ace on Thursday afternoon to Maitland- hank cemetery. S. S. No. 2 Report for the Christ- mas examinations, -' Sr. IV.—Harvey McClure, 77 per cent.; Clara Storey, 74; Kathleen Storey, 74. 7r. III. --'Ruth Scott 79; Arnold Scott 72, Sam McClure 66, Sr. II.—Mary Macdona.d 80; Max- well McFarlane 75; Margaret Stor- ey 75; James McClure (absent). Sr. L—Jean Macdonald 83; Eddie Storey 82; Nelson McClure 71. Jr. I. Edna Macdonald, Verna McFarlane. Teacher, E. A. Staples. Presentation.—On Monday evening about fifty of the ratepayers of school section No. 2 Mcyiillop met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Little, where the pupils presented the teacher, Miss Elva Staples, with a full manicure set of French ivory, and a number of the ratepayers gave her a very handsome setofFrench ivory, consisting of a brush, comb and mirror, in elaborate• silk lined cases. The meeting was called to order and Mr. John McElroy acted as chairman for the evening. Mr. McElroy gave a very short, but ap- propriate address, after which a mu- sical selection was regdered by the Hogg Bros. 'Recitations were given by the following pupils:! Mac McFar- lane, Verna McFarlane, Edna Mc- Donald, Mary 'McDonald, which were very much in keeping with the spirit of the season. Arnold and Ruth Scott sang a song lull of Chris-, tmas sentiment. Mrs. Bert Irwin sang several popular sprigs, follow-„ ing which Mrs, B.'C..Rising read the presentation address. 'Miss Staples made a very suitable reply and was glad to think that she was held in such high esteem in the section, This brought the programme to alose, and Mr. Little said the house was open for them to amuse themselves any way they might see fit A very dainty lunch was served consisting • of all the good things ithat the ladies of McKillop, are able to prepare (and they are 'many), after which the fleet- ing hours were chased' by cards and flying feet until the wee ma' hours of the morning were beginning : to grow. larger. All went home happy, agreeing that Mr. and Mrs. J. Little were hard host •and. hostess to equal. The :following presentation letter was read and given to Miss Staples: "To Miss Elva Staples, Teacher, S.S. No. 2, 'McKillop. Dear Teacher, It is with great pleasure and true, un- faltering affection that we, the rate- payers of this section, who have stood by you in your tides of ad- vereity, do hereby present you with these slight tokens of remembrance at this festive season of the year. May it commemorate the passing of another successful year in our midst, and although you may have felt at times that your efforts were in vain, we wish you to remember that every dark cloud 'has its silver lining and that you had our sympathy and good- will at heart, supposing it was not personally expressed. We also wish to -tender you our appreciation of faithful, untiring and persistent ef- forts put 'forth to advance your pup- ils along: the somewhat arduous paths of knowledge, and of they have not made satisfactory success, that you may rest assured with a clear con- science ,that we know it is not through any neglect of yours. You • cannot realize how pleased we are to have you engage with us for another year and hope that you may continue to teach our school, until little Cupid with •his bow and heart wounding ar- rows claims you as a victim With these few remarks we leave with you these sligiht remembrances, and hope that we may have the privilege of having you as our teacher for many years to'come. In conclusion, may we wish you health; wealth and prosper- ity as well as a Merry Christmas; and Happy Yule -tide, Signed on behalf of your faithful ratepayers, A. Sperling, P. 'McMichael, J, McElroy." WALTON. Mr. and Mrs.Sellers are spend- ing the -Christmas holidays with :the Tatter's parents in Hsidelburg. Miss Coulter has been visiting with Mr, and Mrs, A. Dundas. School closed on. Monday. There was a Christtnmastree and .a program given by tie ghildren in the after- noon. A number of the parents were present to see Santa Claus distribute the gifts. Miss Devereaux is still confined to bed, Some of the sports are trying to make an open air skating rink. So far the weather has not been very favorable. Mr. and Mrs. A. Hoy and family visited: with Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Hoy over Sunday, R. Hoy -has bought the Forester hall and intends moving it. onto his premises for a d-' ving shed as soon as the weather permits. The Christmas trade is making quite a stiff in the village. Store- keepers are kept quite busy these days, Mr. and Mrs, W. J, Humphries visited friends in Stratford on Satur- day. Mr. Thos. Hackwell and Don- al.1 Buchanan spent Sunday at Mit- chell. Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Humphries ::n' child -en spent Sunday at the home of Mr. I. Bolton. Mr. and Mrs. G. Badley and Jean spent Sunday at Goderich. Mr. Geo, Sholdice has gone to Ayr to relieve on the C.P.R. 'Mr. and Mrs. James San•tt'h, of tMcKillop and Mrs. Engel, of Grey, are :attending the ..funeral of !their sister, Mrs. Robert Ross, in Chicago. Mr, James Morrison, of 'McKillop deft onFriday-last for •Shelbourise ow- ing to the, death of Mr, Simon Jelly. Rve. Mr. Robinson and Mr. John Sholdice of Stratford called on friends around the village last week. BRUCEFIELD. S.S. No. 10, Stanley, had a very successful Christmas tree and enter- tainment Friday evening, Dec. 18th, On Sunday last Rev. C. G. Armour preached a very appropriate Christ- mas sermon. Special 'music .: was rendered by the choir. In the even- ing the young people took charge of the service. One of their number read "The Sad Shepherd." Mrs. Ar- mour beautifully sang "Wake Ye Sleepers Awaken," while Mr. Armour sang "The Birthday of the King." On MondF. night 'the people of S. S. No. 3 listened to a well pre- pared, programme in their school. All children were admitted free, others paying fifteen cents. The proceeds amounted to over $22. The trustees are ha ing the school remodelled in the hdlidays. Miss Ada Reid is home from To- ronto. Her many friends wish her a speedy recovery. MANLEY. MM. Michael McLoughlin- has re- turned from Detroit 'and thinks the big city is not all it is cracked up to be. IMr, Jos. 'McLoughlin is busy as- sisting Mr. Thos. McKay to haul his bumper crop of .grain to the elevator in Dublin. I Mr. Leslie •Weiterson, who left for Detroit some time ago, has secured a position in the real estate business 1 and is making a success of it. Our teacher, Miss Delaney, had a successful entertainment 'for the closing exercises on Tuesday when Santa Claus made his appearance to treat all the pupils. MERRY" CHRISTMAS( Seaforth Cafe CHRISTMAS DAY•, DINNER AND SUPPER MENU Sweet Pickles Iced Celery Hearts Soup Consomme Renaissance Fish Poached Fresh lake Trout Egg sante Boiled Sugar Cured Ham Mustard • Sauce ` - Entrees Breaded Pork 'tenderloin Apple Sauce Mixed 'Grill'with Sifted Peas Roasts Roast Prime Ribs of Beef 'Brown Gravy Roast Baby Turkey Oyster Dressing Roast Young Chicken with Cranberry Jelly Salad Club Salad en Mayonnaise Vegetables Steamed potatoes or Mashed potatoes Buttered Green Peas Desserts' Old English Pudding With Lenmou Sauce Apple Pic Hot • Boston Creim Pk Christmas 'Cake Fruits Tea Coffee Assorted 'Rut,:_ 60c PER PLATE CHRISTMAS SPECIALS Chocolate ,Bars 6 for 2Sc 10 per .tent. off all Candies. A wide variety of pipes at all prices 20 per cent. off. Holiday Boxes Chocolates at 20 per cent. off Regular Prices. FOR THE HOLIIYAY• WEEK Cigarettes, Tobaccos, Cigars, Soft Drinks, Ice : Cream, Etc. Herbalist here Are Yon Suffering from Anv Disease? Mr.'Murfin, the proprietor of the Canadian Herb Gardens and expert in herbs,• will be at the Commercial Hotel, Seaforth ONE DAY ONLY ALL DAY AND EVENING WEDNESDAY, JAN, 6th CONSULTATION FREE Nervous Diseases, Rheumatism, Bladder Trouble, Diabetes, Bright's Disease, Stomach, Liver, Kidney, Neuritis, Neur- algia, ,Blood Pressure, Heart Troubles, Constipation, and all diseases. There is a Herb for every disease. REMEMBER THE DATE, WED., JAN. 6TH, ONLY ,ORM2001 .sml91l1kewv'T IILL]SES33R.LS9 Let the Province of Ontario Savings Office Guard Your Savings It is easy to open an account by mail. Simply send money by Bank Cheque, Post Office or Express Money Order, or Registered Letter, to the Branch nearest you and you will receive your Bank Book by return mail. The Government of the Province of Ontario guaran- tees the safety of your deposits, on which interest will be compounded half -yearly. You can withdraw your money by cheque at any time. ABSOLUTE SAFETY Province of Ontario Savings Office HEAD OFFICE, 15 QUEEN'S PARK, TORONTO. Toronto :Francis Cor, Bay and Adelaide Sts. Cor. University and Dundas Ste, 549 Danforth Avenue Other • Branches at; ' Hamilton, rt. Catharines. St. Marys,' Pembroke, Brantford, Woodstock, Owen Sound, Ottawa, Seaforth, Walkerton, Newmar'cet and Aylmer