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The Seaforth News, 1934-02-22, Page 1All the trees, are lifeless, and the north wind roars, I've a little rose bush, that I keep indoors; Close beside my window, in a box it grows. Rose bush, rose bush, won't you give to me a rose? When the spring comes bringing, e Seafort! HURON COUNTY'S LEADING NEWSPAPER Pinks and Violets blue,' You'll the scarcely needed, Now's the time for you. • • Alit I see a tiny bud upon your bough There's a pretty blossom growing for me now; then you little rosebud, Now before it blows. Rose hush, rose bush won't you give tome a rose. —Old Song. WHOLE 'SERIES, VOL. 56, No. 8. SEAFORTH, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 1934 Phone 84. LONERS and -SUPPERS ' Regularly 00T LUNCHES at all hours OUR HOME MADE SPECIALTIES Prices Reasonable lympia Confectionery and Restaurant FRESH FROZEN E RING 30c PER DOZ BROKEN BISCUITS 3 lbs filr SODA BISCUITS 2 lbs for WHEATEN CRACKER— @ 15c per pack CLOTHES LINES, 30 ft @ 106 CORN STARCH, 3 pounds for 25e PICKLES, loose @ 10c pint KIPPERED HERRING — 2 tins for 25c JELLY POWDER @ 6 for.... 25c AMBER HONEY— @ 85c for 10 lb. pail Eggs,' Butter, Dried Apples and Fea- thers taken as cash. 25c 2 c A. C. Routledge PHONE 166 EGMONDVILLE. The Egntondville Young People's Society held their meeting Feb. 19'th with the president, Mrs. Jas. Mein - 'bah, in charge. The meeting opened 'wi't'h hymn 444, Marion Wallace led in prayer. Hymn 1991: was then sung. 'The Scripture reading taken by Mar- garet Finnigan, which was followed by a reading "The .Irish Philosopher" by Alice Thompson. The topic, "Our Attitude to Wealth and Poverty," vvas taken by Jean Smith. Mr. Malcolm took an interesting part in the discus- sion. This was folkdwed by commun- ity singing, After a contest the meeting closed with the Miapah ben- edi•ctton. Mrs. Henry Forsyth and daughter, Miss Vera, intend moving shortly into their 'residence in Egm'on'dvi'lie at. present occupied by Mr. and Mrs. iWm. Pullman. Her son, Mr. Ivan Forsyth, and Mrs. Forsyth, are mov- ing from their farm, town line, 8111- 'hest, to the home farm. CHURCH CARD. North Side United Church—Pastor Rev. W. P. Lane, B.A. Sunday, Feb, 25th.—' 1'l am, --Public worship. Subject, "A Conscience Void of Offence," L,:30 p.m.—Sunday School, 7 p.m.—Public worship, Subject, -Patience", another of Bunyan's characters. THE EGMONDVILLE CHURCH. Reverend Charles Malcolm, M:A., BD, :Feb. 2'Sth,=The Disciples draw back, "W'h'at question ye with them?" !Heroes with Jesus, "Matthew, Friend of the .Preacher." ST. THOMAS' CHURCH Sunday, Feb. 25th.—Second Sunday in Lent, Sunday School and .Bible Class 10 a,m, .horning prayer 111; am, sermon topic, "The Apostolic Letter to the Congregation at ,Smyrna—the poor -rich congregrion," .Evening ser- vice 7 p.m.—sermon topic, "Moral Pliability." Canon E. Appleyard, rec- tor. Seats free, all welcome. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Morning service. 10' am.—"All Things New." Evening service, 7 p.m.—"The Love Mysteries of Jesus." !Rev. I. B. Keine, minister. HOSPITAL AID The Society will 'hold its regular meeting Thursday, March ilgt, at 3.60` min. in Carnegie 'Hall, LEAVE FOR SOUTH AMERICA ;Messrs. George Jackson and 'Geo. Bethune left Toronto on Tuesday ev- ening for New York City to sail for 'South America on one of the last tours of the season. They expect to .visit the West Indies and Bermuda on the return trip, and Mr. Jackson may remain there for an extended visit. MANLEY. Mr. Tiros. Parcell tried to open the ro'a'd No, 5 and 6 .with the snowplow last week but did not succeed as the dri'bts were .to'o solid to break and when Tom tries to do those things and is beat, no one else needs to try. Mr. and Mrs. W. Manley spent 1Suniday at the hone of Mr. and 'Mrs. C. Eckert, Seaforth, to welcome Mrs. Eckert h'on'e' atter con•vale.s'cing four weeks, in S't. Joseph's I-Iospi•tal, Lan- don. Mr, Gib Murray wears a simile since Valentine day when his wife `present- ed hint with a baby, girl. GOLDEN WEDDING The fol'l'owing item from the New Outlook refers to Mr. and Mips. James .Black, who both attended the same school in MeIKillop, Mr, ,Black's home was on the west town line of Mc,I{illop• 'On the afternoon and evening of January '23rd the many friends of Mr. and Mrs. James Blaok,',3.18 West Sev- enteenth Street, Vancouver, B.C., called to do them honor on the oc- oasion of their golden wedding, Mr, and Mrs. Black were married in Sea - 'forth, Ont., on January 23, 1853, Mrs, Black being formerly Susan • Eliza- beth Campbell, Coming to Vancouv- er in '11889, Mr, ,Black was, until his retirement a few years ago, .enuplo•y- ed by the Canadian Pacific Railway Company, for many years holding the position of Claims Agent, Mr, and 'Ales, Black have long been associated with Chown United Church, where Mr. Black has been: interested in Many activities. Mr Black was the first president of the British Colum- bia Sunday School Association, and for many years was an apostle of bet- ter methods in .religious education throughout the province. SUDDEN DEATH GAME Winthrop and Tuckersmith play off the semi-final on Saturday ,night in the McMillan trophy series. This will be a sudden death game. Both teams are evenly matched so this should be a real battle, The winner will meet Egmondvilie in 'the finals on a date to be arranged. MacGIL'LIVRAY The February meeting of the Mac- Gillivray. Auxiliary was held in North Side 'United Church, -Monday even- ing, February 119th, The meeting was opened by singing a hymi'and Miss 3. McLean led in prayer. The min- utes of the January meeting were read and adopted. I•t was moved by Mrs. Savauge and seconded by Miss Fennell that a committee consisting of .Miss Currie, Mrs. Chamberlain and Mrs. Snell be appointed to take charge of the layette, which the Auxiliary are planning to make this year. During the "business session it was decided that a St. Patrick's tea be held in the basement of the church, Friday, March Sdth, from 5 to 7 p.m. In the absence of Mrs. Lane, the past president, Mrs. Ross Savauge, presented Life Membership Centifucates to Mrs, Chamberlain, Miss Fennell, Miss Wood and Miss M'ctNay. The meeting was turned over to Mrs, Moffatt, No.captain of Circle -. Hymn 84 was sung and Mfrs. Baker led in prayer. Mfrs. Chapman read the Scripture lesson and Mrs. Beehely rendered a lovely solo which everyone enjoyed. Miss Fennell introduced in a very interest- ing talk the opening chapter of the new study book, 'Lady Fourth .Daughter." Hymn 288 was sung and the meeting closed by repeating the Miz'pah benediction in unison. FORMER RESIDENT DIES Her many friends will he shocked to 'hear of the death of Mrs. 'Eliza- beth Laird, who for the past number of years has Made her h'on'e with her only child, !Mr. John 'Mf. Laird, W. (Hertford, Conn. Mrs. Laird was born on the 'Bronson line near Bayfield, being the third oldest ,c'h'ild of the late Mr. and Mrs. 'J'as. ',Armstrong. In December, 1583, she married John Laird, Who was teaching in IStanley, ISIS. No. 4, .North, and with him 'mov- ed to Hespeler. The follo'w'ing sum- mer'holidays Mr. Laird, while help- ing a friend with his :harvest, ,con- tracted 'what wa's then called gallop- ing consumption, 'passing away the ifo'llowing 1Ohristmas. Mrs. Laird, af- ter one short year of ,wedded life, re- turned to her fat'her's home where cher little son was born the following IFdbru'ary. Here She remained until he was six years old when she went to Seaforth to 'begin his education. 'From here 'She went to 'Brucdfield to •nt'ake a home 'for cher, brother, Dr. 'Malcolm Amm'stnong, who h'ad 'b'ough't out Dr. Elliott. A year or soafter he married, and she, with her eon Who 'had 'obtained his Entrance at the. ear- ly age of ten years, moved to Clinton where he entered (High S'c'hool. Here she remained until he had ,completed his university course and ,had accept- ed a position of 'actu'ary with the London Life Assurance Go. She liv- ed in tLondon several years before ;finally deciding to make her perm- anent h'onte with her son, •who in the meantime had .married and moved to ,Hartford, Conn., ,Where 'he is head actuary for the 'Connecticut General, and is one of the'best known a'c'tuar- ies in the United - St'ate's, At New. Years Mr. 'Laird ,had to+ken: her .'to visit fr'iend's at Granby and as she stepped out of the car she slipped on some ice and broke her .hip and right arm. Although everything' possible was done for her, she 'passed away February'l10'th at the age of 81', inter- ment talking place at Hartford. 'Mrs, Laird visited around Stanley every summer and her many friends will be sorry to 'learn of her. passing FIRST ROUND PLAY-OFF First round of the Junior North- ern Hockey League play-off, goals to 'count, 'will' be payed Tuesday and Friday of next week. Sealfortlh and 'Clinton play off -this week to decide' whi'c'h will meet the winner hof the ;Palmerston - Drayton play-off. Fish' Kemp is listed to referee the semi- finals. On Tuesday Palmerston obtained a big lead, defeating Drayton 10' toil, Other Jr. N.II-T.L. semi -'finals sched- uled are Durham in Grand Valley on Friday 213rd; on Monday 26th, 'Grand V'alley .in Derh,am,,and also Ci esley in Paisley, with J. Reybould of Walk erton as referee. DIES IN EDMONTON 'Word was received on Wednesday of the death at Edmonton, Alta., of ,Edward Richard (Teddy) Jackson, on Tuesday night about 10 o'clock, While no particulars have been re- ceived as yet, it is known the de- ceased had been in failing health for some time. Born in Egmondvitle, son of the •fate'Ir, and Mrs, Henry Jack- son, he graduated from Toronto Uni- versity in 'engineering and 3L years ago became connected with the Grand Trunk and was stationed at North Bay •and Fort William, and later we'n't to British Columbia, where he was 'Divisional Engineer. About twelve Years ago he went to Edmonton in connection with Alberta highway work and for the past seven years was Lnspector of Highways for Al- berta. He is survived by his wife, formerly hiss Mae McMillan of Rodney, whom he married wizen liv- ing at Fort William; also one laugh- ter, Kathleen, at high school. He also leaves three brothers and two sisters: W. O. Jackson, Ripley; S. T. Jack- son, Egntondvil'le; Tudor A. Jack- son, Ripley Mrs. R Stevens, Kitch- ener, and Miss Belle Jackson, Eg- mondt•ille. The late Edward Jackson was an excellent athlete, taking a pro- minent part in lacrosse, football and hockey, The funeral will take place at Ed- monton an Friday. BEECHWOOD. Mrs. James Carlin, of the Beeoh wood Store, has received word that she won a prize at the World's Fair contest alt Chicago for preserved peaches. The conepetition was •.open all America, being sponsored by the (Bell Sealer Co. This is Mrs. C'arlin's_ fiirst attempt along this line and she is to be' congratulated on her success. !MRS. 'WM. SLEETH PASSES. •Word has been received of the death at I.ansiat;q, Michigan, on Wed- nesday, Feb, 21st, of Mrs. William Sleeth, a former resident of Seaiorth, at tate home of her son, Mr, Billiard Sleeth. Mrs. G. Reeves of town is a sister-in-law ,to the latter. The funeral will be held here short- ly after noon on Friday, it is ex• peeled. Mr. and Mrs. William Sleeth for a number of years lived on Market street and later on Goderich street. Mr. Sleeth was caretaker of the Pres- byterian Church. (Since her hus'band's death, Mrs. Sleeth h'ad resided with her only sur- viving son, Mr, Hilliard Sleeth, in Lansing, Another son Fred, died here g years ago. Y.P.L. ENTERTAINS The Y.PiL. of North Side United Church entertained the YJP,L, of First Presbyterian Church on Tues- day evening, Feb, 20th with a large number in attendance. Mr. Sari Scott, President of North Side Y.P.L, Wel- comed the visiting society.. The meet- ing opened by Singing hymn 100 after which the Lord's prayer was repeated in unison, TheS'crip'ture reading, John 114, 14115, was given by Miss Mary (Kling; 'hymn 1911' was then sung and Mr. James S'co'tt, president ,of Pres- byterian YiP.S„ took charge of the program. The following musical 'num- bers were greatly enjoyed: a piano duet by Misses Jessie and Margaret 'Smith; a reading "Beyond the Blue," (Pauline Johnson) was given by Miss Margaret Forest. Mr. Gordon Rennie then favored with a couple of solos, accompanied on the piano by Miss Margaret Sniith, A piano solo by Miss Kathleen 'Storey; an Irish read- ing by Mrs. Keine, a cornet duet by Roy Oke and Donald MaeTavish. A social hoar was then spent in games and contests, followed by refresh- ments. The meeting closed by singing "God Save the King." NEELY-REEVES iA quiet but 'pretty wedding was solemnized at high noon at the Pres- byterian Manse, 'Seaforth, on. Satur- day, when ,Primrose Pearl, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G. Reeves, Seaforth, was nnite'd in marriage to William James Neely, son of Mr,. and Mrs, W. G. Neely, of Stratford. Rev. Irving 'B, Kaine officiated. The bride was becomingly .gowned in blue silk crepe with grey hat and accessories in the same shade. The .bride was attended by the brideggroom's sister, Miss Helen Neely, who wore a smart suit of brown crepe with hat and shoes to match. The bridegroom was support- ed by L. C. '.Reeves, brother of the bride. At the conciu'sion of the cere- mony dinner was served at the hone of the bride's' parents, North Main street, ISea'forth, after Which Mr, and Mrs. Neely left on a wedding trip to "Windsor and Detroit. On theirre- turnthey will reside at 9'5 Water street, Stratford. Among the out-of-town guests present at the wedding were Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Neely, Miss Helen Neely, Robert' Neely and Mrs. Jack Crich of Stratford; Mr. and Mrs. W. Webster and family of Exeter and Mr. James Nott, Clinton. l' e rrr scthng Errors of Vso n Is often a short cut to better health, a happier life and increased success, Nothing interferes with pro- gress more than defective eyes, which cause defective vision, which in turn causes eyestrain and an almost end- less chain of results. Be modern and free from handicaps. Help yourself by helping your eyes, Phone 194. SHOP AT VAUGE IT PAYS Jeweler, Watchmaker & Optometrist Gift Goods Res. 10. f -O PERMANENT SITE PUR- CHASED FOR SUMMER SCHOOL IA joint Huron and Perth Presby- tery school was held at ,Parkview Un- ited Church, Stratford, from February 5th to 9111. Whereas the Conference School held a few weeks ago was a training school chiefly for Presbytery officers, this school was planned to give special training to society offic- ers. The courses presented served par- ticularly Christian Fellowship and' Missionary Conveners and those who wish to learn more of the program and methods of YJP, work. The leaders were Rev. T. R. Turn- er of Staffa, Director of the School, who conducted the Bible study group; Rev. S. J. Mat'hers, Gram Bend. Dean of the school, led the specializa- tion course in Y.P. work; Rev, H. D. Taylor, Thames Road, directed the missionary study; Rev. D. E. Foster, minister of the school church, con- ducted the vesper services. The evening services were as fol- lows: Monday was a Y.P. rally under the direction of the Stratford United Church societies, The address was gi- ven by Rev. E. W. Edwards, Tavis- took, chairman of Perth Presbytery. Tuesday --'Rev. C. W. DeMille spoke to the school. Wednesday --The even- ing service was in charge of Rev. W. P. Byers who spent forty-one years in India. Thursday was the school con- cert. Friday—There was a Perth 'Presbytery officers' congress and de- dicatory service. Though the registration was only twenty-lfive, the school was of . fine spirit. Twenty-four credits in leader- ship training were given and nearly as many more are being finished at home, This was the first of the joint Pres- bytery schools this winter to be con- tinued at Stratford and the summer school at Goderich. This year the sunnier school wild . be held on the new site, about three miles north of 1Goderich. This will be a permanent location in the future and will fi,11 a long felt need. The Huron Presbytery has purchased the property and the Young People are being responsible for the buildings. tack. He had been in his customary good health until Monday, having taken apart his tractor for overhaul- ing just a couple of days before and had also been doing light work at the barn on Wednesday. His brother, ,Henry, had gone to Blyth with a load of grain in the afternoon and was informed of his brother's death on his arrival there. The deceased had apparently been seated on the side of a couch and death came while the housekeeper was is the kitchen. Mr. Sanderson, who was in his 52nd year, will be greatly missed by every- one as well as by the family. He was a man of large stature, weighing in the neighborhood of 275 pounds grid man abilityand genial dis- was a t na' of position. ,His passing occurred an the 'homestead farm of his parents, 'the late Mr. and Mrs. William Sander- son. Surviving are five sisters and four brothers: Mrs. Wm, Taylor, of Blyth; Mrs. E. Empey, London; Mrs. Rob't, McDonald, Morris; Mrs. Wm, Dickson, Seaforth, and Mrs. Farber, Walton; Richard and Albert, of 'Blyth; John and Henry, of Hul- lett, Mr, Sanderson was a member of Queen street United Church, Blyth, and a prominent member of the Mas- onic Order. Among those attending the. funeral were Mr. and Mrs. Earl Empey of London; Mr. and Mrs, Wm, Dickson of Seaforth, and Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Mason of ,Kinburn. The floral .tributes 'were a pillow from Brothers and Sis- ters; spray from Mr. and Mrs. Earl Empey; spray from Queen street Un- ited Church; wreath from Mr, and Ml's. Norman S'anders'on; spray from neighbors; spray from the Masonic Order. HULLETT. Ernest Sanderson Passes. --The fu- neral of the late Ernest Sanderson, a highly respected resident of the 16'th conleession, near ,Blyth, was held from ']tis late residence, lot 15, on Friday afternoon, at 2 o'clock, at which a large number of friends and ne'igh'bors paid their last respects to one held in win'c'h esteem by all who knew hfdn. The service„ which was held tinder the auspices of the Blyth ll'asouic Lodge, was conducted by Rev, Buell of Queen Street United Chur'c'h. Interment took place in Union 'Cemetery, Blyth; the pall- bearers being Alex. McEwing, Geo. !Brown, _Wan' Bell, Wes. Beacom, Reece Ferris, Jack Scott, Alex• Welds and Frank Tam'blyn. Mr. Sanderson's demise came as a shock to thecom- mtnity when it was learned that he 'had passed away suddenly on'Wed- relay afternoon due to a heart at- BAYFIELD. Mrs. N. W. Woods is v'isitin'g is 'Toronto for a short time. Mrs. W. Brandon has gone to Bel - grave to visit friends. .O'win'g to the continued inclement weather and bad roads, the commit- tee ommit 'tee in oharge of the play in •connec- tion with the Agricultural Society, have decided to wait a short time for better weather. Each Tuesday evening Lenten ser- vices are being 'held in Trinity Church at 8 o'clock. Mr. Harry Darrow received word last week of the serious illness of his 'brother, John, at Lu'ckitow, and has gone to see him. 'Re the recent action's of the Village Trustees, which have been reported in a number of papers,. we would ask. these Trustees to renietnlb er they were elected by the ratepayers to.look after the interests and welfare of 'Bayfield. They should pay rho heed to those who offer advice and persuade then' to do things they sh'ou'ld n'dt do. These people simply laugh' at chem and ridicule their 'senseless doings. They should use their own good judg- ment, think twice or three times be- fore they speak or act and''olbscrve the 'Golden Rule. If such •doings continue it is hard to say where .ineeters will ate end. Take warning: