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The Seaforth News, 1934-04-26, Page 1Come, 0 Swallows, and stir the air,. For the buds are all bursting ^unaware, And the drooping eaves and the elm -trees long To hear the sound of your low sweet song." But just when the dingles of April flowers Shine with the earliest daffodils, HURON CUUN'TY'S LEADING NEWSPAPER eaforth e 8 When, before sunrise, the cold clear hours Gleam with a promise that noon fulfils, Deep in the leafage the cuckoo cried, Perch'd on a spray by a rivulet -side, "Swallows; 'O Swallows, come back. again To swoop and herald the April rain"' --Edmund Vlrilliam Gaspe. WHOLE SERIES, VOL. 56, No. 17 SEAFORTH, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, APRIL 26, 1934. Phone 84. DINNERS and SUPPERS • Regularly HOT LUNCHES at all hours OUR HOME MADE SPECIALTIES Prices Reasonable The Olympia Confectionery and Restaurant IRISH COBBLER POTATOES Prince Edward Island Certified Seed Potatoes, per pk. 50c GOOD SPY APPLES 31°_'�1 c per basket CORN STARCH . , , ,3 lbs, for 25c MACARONI 5 lbs. for 25c MALTED INGERSOLL A C C lir M P Per 'MAPLE SYRUP.. , p rallon 2.00 g JOHNSON GLO COAT no polish- ing CHEESE, 2 pk. for, . , @ 75cper can INU COTE GLOSS FINISH, dries in one hour ....@ 45c, 75c, 1.40 ,MARMILL AND PIONEER CHICK' STARTER. Eggs, Butter, Dried Apples and Fea- thers taken as cash. A■ u ,i. d e .CRoto PHONE 166 MRS. WM. CUD!VM'ORE The death occurred ,at her resid- ence on Market street of Minnie Is- rael, an esteemed resident and wife of Mr'William 'Cudmore. She had been in ill -health .since last 'January, 'but hopes were entertained for her recovery until recently. Mrs. Cud - more, who was '55 years of age, was born in 'Listowel In 1901' s'he was married in iSeaforth to William Cud - mare and .had resided here ever since.'. Mrs. ,Cudmare ,was a member of )Northside United Church and the W. M. 'S. and Ladies" Aid 'Society and for a number of years was a valued member of the choir. Surviving are her husband, three sons, !Frank, To- ronto; IJa'ck and William, Seafor+th, and two daughters, Miss Evelyn ,Crud more, lR.N., Toronto, and Miss Mar- garet Cudmore, at home, also three brothers, George Israel, Seaforth; 'Russell, Windsor, and Harry, Walk erville. The ,funeral was held. Saturday af- ternoon at 2 o'clock from Northside United 'C'hu'rch, and -interment: in the Maitland Bank cemetery. Rev. W. P. 'Lane officiated. The 'pallbearers were her three brothers, ,Harry, Russell and 'George 'Israel, . Dr. 'Cudlem''Bryant (Toronto), D. Simpson and S. ''Cud - .more. Among these- 'froma distance .attending the the funeral were' Mr. and Mrs. 'Russell .[Israel of 'Windsor, Mr. Harry IIsraei of Wa'I:kerville, Mr. ,and Mrs, Ed. Daley and daughter Dorothy of 'Walkertoln, Mr. and Mrs. McILaughlin of ,Parkhill, Mrs. Lou IHorfon of +Osluaiwa, Dr. Brya,nl of Toronto, Dr, and Mrs, H'o•hnes of Windsor, W. I. 'The 'Junior Women's 'Institute 'w'i'll. hold their, regular nmeeting on Wed- nesday, May 'and, at the - home of Miss 'Helen MclKet"cher, Poll call will .he'sansw'ered with payment o•f the membership fee. ip:ease note. the change' oof elate. CHURCH CARD. North Side United Church—Pastor Rev. W. P Lane, B,A. 'Sunday, April 10 a.m., Sunday IS'choo'1 and 'Bible Classes, 1111 am., IPulblic Worship. Subject, "Spoiling the 'Good," 7 p.m., !Public 'Worship. 'Subject, "The All-iKn'owing God." THE 'EGMONDVILLE CHURCH. !Reverend Charles Malcolm, M.A., B,.D, Sunday, April 29,-10 a.nt,, Church School and Bible 'Study, d;l' a.m., "T'he foresight of Christ," the 5th in a ser- ies "From Passiot`t" to Pentecost," 7 P.m.—Stories told by Jesus and re- called after the Resurrection, "The Draw Net." ST, THOMAS' CHURCH 'Services April 29th. Fourth Sunday after :Easier. 'Sunday School and 'Bible 'Class, 10 a.m.; Morning service and sermon, 'all am.; ;Evening service and sermon, 7 p.m. Canon E. Apple - yard, 'assisted by Rev. Canon A. Smith, All welcome, HURON PRESBYTERIAL The annual meeting of the (Huron; Presbyterial V\T'M,IS, of the United Church will be held in Wesley -+Willis Church, Clinton, on Tisesd'ay, May 1, at 9.30 a.m, the executive meeting at 9.00 a.nt. sharp, Mrs. Herbert Childs of London and Dr, IRetta Kilborn of China will be present to address the gathering. As many as possible from all the Auxiliaries are urged to at- tend. EGMONDVILLE Y. P. S. In spite of the rain a good numb- er were at IEgmonciville Church for the Young People's meeting on Mon - lay night. During the prograln inusi- cal selections, pieto'o duet by the Misses Whitmore and a geitar- mouth organ solo by Jim MclGregor were very much enjoyed. Glenn (Hays gave a very interesting paper on "W'hi'ther Canada," discussing the political, economic and moral phases of he Canadian life, The Society were very much pleased with 'lois dis- cussion. Miss 'Mae Wallace conduct- ! ed the social h'al'f hour with. some ndw !games. Themeeting closed with the .National Anthem and the Mae- p'a'h benediction. YOUNG PEOPLE'S 'SOCIETY The meeting of the North Side Un- ited Church was held April ,24th led by 'Miss 'Hellen. .Britton, devotional convener, After the usual sing -song the Lord's prayer? was repeated in un- ison. Hymn 1901 was stung and Mr. Lane then led in prayer. Scripture reading was taken by Allan Keyes. Miss .Ruth Thompson sang a solo, "Jesus is My lNeightbour," which was enjoyed by all. The topic was ably taken by M'r. 'Hoyland. and everyone enjoyed it. The discussion followed; led by Helen IBri'tton, After singing hymn '318'0 the meeting closed with re- peating the M•hzpah .benediction. HURT IN AUTO CRASH The .Following front the ',Buffalo Ev- ening News refers to 'a'foriner resid- ent of Se'alforth, Mr. Harold Hender- son; "Three Buffalo residents were k- ilned in a head-on c'ollis'ion of autos lake last night at (Oliver and Eighth avenue, They were: Harold M. 'Hen- derson,.?3, of ;11589` Mao street, B'u'f- falo, driver of one, of the cars; !George. -1: Adams, n11t of 11231 Jefferson av- enue, and Mrs. Mae 'W'al'tz, 318, o'f S18 04or'th'lancl avenue. Their car collided with one driven by 'Stanley Wes'lo}v- s'ki, 29, of 23 Eighth avenue. ;Hender- son suffered injuries to his right knee, Mrs. •\Wetz received bruises on the right leg and Adams , -suffered injuries to his right knee." HURON LEAGUE ORGANIZES FOR SEASON'! The anuiral meeting of the I-Iuron Football Association was held at the Dick House ott Monday evening with a good attendance, Chubs represented were Walton, Bruce'fieid, Winthrop, 'Brussels, Kippen, Ethel, St, 'Coluan- dan, S•eaforth and Egnt,ondville. 'President 'Leo Stephenson presided, and in the absence of the secretary, Mr. P. G, Little acted as secretary 'for the meeting. The routine business was transacted and the registration commissioners' report was given and adopted by the members present. It was moved by Art Nicholson' and seconded by Robert IBea'ttie that Fes- gus Bullard and Jim, Buchanan be paid one dollar each for two meetings as reg. commiss'io'ners. This was ad- apted. A short address was given by the ]'resident, Mr, Leo Stephen- son, which was m'uc'h .appreciated by all. Moved by VVm. Ilutnphries, sec- onded by Robt, Beattie that the 'Inc of a referee be 50c and all clubs entry fee be '$700 plus '100 per signed play- er, Carried. T'he presidency was again tendered to Mr. Leo 'Stephen- son, who declined, stating he had had the position for two years and would dike to see the honor passed around. The following officers were elected: President, George Swan, B'rucefield; 'first vice "president, Parc, Little; secretary -treasurer, A. W. 'Dick; Reg. 'Comm., Le'o Stephenson, J. Aikenhead and W. 'Humphries; auditors, S. Jackson, Frank Sills, Committee—!Seaforth, S'arn !Jackson; Walton, 'vV'nt, Humphrey; 'St, Caitlin - ban, Jas. Carlin; Winthrop, Fergus !Bullard; Egnio•ndville, A. Nicholson; Brucelfield, J. ,Aikenhead; Brussels, A. Hogg; Kippen, V. McLean; Ethel, ]Geo, IKrauder. An honorarium of $5 was voted to the secretary for his duties in 1930. A hearty vote of thanks was tenderbd the retiring Pre- sident, Mr., Stephenson, The . new 'President, Mr, Swan, them took the chair and closed the meeting. Schedule is to be arranged , and -fees to be paid May ;116th, Tack • McKay, Kippen, was 'added to', the list of 1934 referees. There was some discussion in regard to players and the decision was that players must play with nearest club, the six - mile rule to be strictly enforced. The matter of l'avi'ng outside referees for 'final games was brought up but no action taken, The 'Club fees are re- duced from $2 to $1 this year, and the referee fees ,are reduced from $1 to 150c. The Association is fu excell- ent +financia'1 condition having a tidy surplus. An 'active season is anticipat- ed with .possibly nine clubs in the schedule, MEMBER SPEAKS, 'Mr. W. H. 'Golding, M.'P., spoke on the b'udge't l'o'use iHouse'o'•f Conn - mons on Monday, The following are excerpts of his speech from !Hansard: "I 'think we ought also to point out that the Liberal party have control- led the affairs of the country for some 'twenty-nine years since confed- eration, while 'the 'Conservative party and union 'governmen'ts have been in control `for Thirty-eight years. The point I,would like to make there is that the 'Co'nservativ'e party have 'had more opportunities to show what. they were able 'to do in "financial way than 'have the party an this side of the house. That represents a true pic- ture of the financial accomplishments of the two Parties."'„,.. "I would suggest, Mr. Speaker, that there are other ,problem's to which serious consideration s'h'ould be given .in order to give our people a chance to come through. The various governments of this country s'h'ould take immediate steps .to deal with the problem of the •c'os't of government in Canada. This may require changes in the British North America Act; if' so, well and good. I 'ant quite satis- fied, however, that it is the general opin'i'on among all classes of citizens •that we are being governed and legis- lated to death. lit does not matter 'where you go, Iw'hether it is on the street; in the church, on the farm, in the factory or in business p'la'ces; ylou hear this matter discussed by every- one, and it is a probl•ens with which the Canadian people will have to dead. In my opinion a committee should he set up 'by the federal and provincial governments which sh'ou'ld be represelittative of :business, indus- try and the great masses of the peo- ple, to, investigate and report as to the solution of what I consider to be one of our greatest problems, I do not know that it would not be 'bene 'ficial to have all politicians excluded' from that committee, in the interests of the Canadian people; '',hat is tiny opinion," BUYS STRATFORD THRESHER BUSINESS The MacDonald T'hres'her 'Co., ma- nufacturers of threshing machinery, of Stratford, have solei out to The 'Robs, Bell Engine & T'hres'her Com- pany, Ltd., of ISea'farth- The sale in- cludes patterns, te'mpl'ates, repair parts for the "Decker" Threshers and "Decker" Engines. The MaclDona'ld business was es- tablished in Stratford about 1118'76, and the Company was one of the oldest manufacturers of threshing machinery in Canada. REMINISCENCES. "Dad" Stephens and His Bride Lived in N. Main Street Home. The house on 'North Main 'Street which 'Mr, Jahn !Kerr has 'torte: down this .month was one of the early land- marks of'Seaforth, It was built about 85 years ago and was owned ,by 'Mr. Thomas ISte.phens of the 'Queen's ITlotel'who•lived in it for many years, after corning to Seaforth in 111805. He purchased the house from lir, 'Stark, who had bought it from the builder, 'Mr, C•luff, Thomas Stephens Jr, was born in it. 'T'he stable on the prop- erty was built by Mr. 'Stephens for grain storage as 'he 'was engaged in the grain trade, and with remarkable clearness he recalls various altera- tions and addition's 'made by him to the house, a stairway was changed, a porch added, and so forth. The house was so well built, and 'on a good stone foundation, that the lumber was still in ,excellent condi- tion ,and t'he men found it difficult to tear down. A Mr, Prindle lived in a new house on the south side, and from thereup to Goderich street were several small shops, ane of which Mr. 'Stephens acquired for pork pa'ckin'g, also had another store .for curing pork; it caught 'fire and burned his storehouse and also a couple o'f houses. There were not more than 700 people in Scaforth when Mr. Stephens came and t'he .population was scattered. llr. Dickson bad the postoflfice and general store at the corner 0f John and Main street; the ,Hickson general store and a 'couple of other store's were on Goderich street near the Main corner, Tom ;Downey ran the "_Downey 'House," a frame hotel where the "Qlueens" now stands; Mr, :Downey 'had had a hotel on the 'Huroln .Road 'east near the swamp, in earlier days, 'There was a shoemaker on the corner where the SA. bar- racks is, The 'Campbell 'block was the first large building oil Main street, About fifty years ago Mr. 'Stephens was on the Council for three years and he is proud of a 'tile drain he had put in then, which is still work- ing well, On IGader,ch street east ,near the ,flax mill property where the wat- er used to lie three feet deep .every Spring 'before it was drained, Mr. !Stephens celebrated his 93rd birthday in February of this year, 'Mr. Kerr intends to ,build a cot- tage on the North Main street prop- erty, to which he will retire from the farm. WHEN SPRING COMES The !Horse Shoe Club were the last of the outdoor recreations to .quit last hall and they are 3h'e first to 'begin i n t'h e Spring, play 'havi'ng started at the North Main street "Mt" last week and continues in spite of t h e wintry weather. 'Officers? •Complexity of government is lacking and deficits and surp- luses, sto'c'ks and (bonds—even divid- ends ---are unknown in its sulpa:rstruc- ture—this grievous Pack does not dampen the ardour of 'the sport. The Club was 't'oo busy to have an annual meeting last year but they hope to have, a formal opening and .present the Cup soon. 'T'he lace of .one of the game's enthusiasts, "Jack" Reid, is missing yet; he is ,laid up just at present, but his confreres, Henry, Jack, ,Rorie, Charlie, Tom, 'Worm, 'Fred, Reu•b:, Bob., George, Joe, and many others are getting limbered up for the coming se:as'on, EGMONDVILLE. :Our famous and unassuming little. h'ocicey star, Ralph (Cooney) Weil- and, 'sou of Mr. and Mrs. H. Weiland, arrived home, accompanied by his 'wife on'Monday evening, after a very successful year with the Detroit Wings, He .belongs to Egniondville and we are 'ju'stly proud of him and glad, to nvelconte hien back on a visit, "Spode" Dinnerware We are now showing Spode Dinner- ware in three very popular and pret- ty designs, the `Billingsley Rose," the "Buttercup" and the "Fairy Dell" patterns. "Spode" is something in dinnerware and something better. The Spode factory has been operating for two hundred years and producing always the finest of wares. The "Bil- lingsley Rose," Spode's Jewel, a hand painted product, has been continuous- ly on the market for over 130 years and still its popularity is on the in- crease, We shall be very glad to show you this most excellent dinnerware which is on view at this store. SHOP AT AVAUGE' IT PAYS Jeweler, Watchmaker & Optometrist Gift Goods Phone 194. Res, 10. DEATH OF W, T. PI•NKERTON OF FAIRBANKS, ALASKA Friends here were sorry to learn of the death of Mr. W. T. Pinkerton of Fairbanks, 'Alaska. Mr, Pinkerton visited here some years ago in com- pany .with his wife, and also at that time contributed several interesting articles about their trip and Alaska to 'The 'News, .Mr, Pinkerton, former- ly of Toronto, is survived by his wife Mrs. Mime .Pinkerton (nee ]'lima Holmes, daughter of the late William Holmes of MdlCiliap). flier :brother is William 'Holmes of Seaforth. 'The following is from the "Alaska Weekly" pu'blis'hed at Seattle, Wash, Alter several months in California for a rest and vacation Mr. and Mrs, W. T. Pinkerton of :Fairbanks, Mac- ke, had packed their grips for the re- turn trip to .the North expecting to sail at to -morrow's boat, On April 5, lir, Pinkerton* was stricken and died almost instantly. The funeral was held in Seattle on April 10th with services in charge of the Masons, Mr. 'Pinkerton vas a member of F. & A. M. Lodge No, 1162 at Tana and the Blue Lodge of Fairbanks. .He vas buried in Acacia Mausoleum in Seattle. One of the most popular men in the !Interior, Mr. Pinkerton went into Dawson in '99 and into Fair- banks in 49013. For 'twelve years he held the position of postmaster at Fairbanks resigning to enter the con- struction and contracting 'business. He is survived by his wife, Mrs, Mi- me Pinkerton, who will remain with her nephew, John L. !Pinkerton at 5'540 30Th N.,E., 'Seattle, for the pres- ent.. A •brother, J. Earl Newton, also lives in Seattle. The following 'In Memoriam" of 'Wilkie T. Pinkerton is by Mrs. Cecil Clegg: Who ever knew his nanne was Wilkie? As "Pink" ar "WT." he was known to all !Northerners. And who didn't 'know hint A genial soul, sociable but retiring, taking a prom- inent ,part in every activity—civic, 'fraternal,, religious and -educational. Fraternal 'organizations are very active In the social and welfare life of Fairbanks, Alaska, "Pink" was 'especially prominent in Masonic ones, filling every chair in rotation and 'being called 'upon over and over again to officiate its different capaci- ties at all their public f'uncti'ons. An installation without ""desk" will be as not'hin'g worthl Essentially he was a home man and was impatiently anxious to re- turn to Fairbanks. He had even made all arrangements for the journey North, even to the buying of the tickets, when the end came, giis health had ,been the cause of hi•s trip with Mrs, Pinkerton to fa-nia and his physician had. pro- nounced him released 'from observa- tion; with even his 'blood press,pre normal and all complications cleared IBut who wouldts t welcome pass - Mg as he did? A slight numbness of .fingers, a last visit to the doctor's of- fice to ascertain the cause, 'a recur- rence of the same :numbness during the night -and before aid could he summoned, th.e-journey' into the "Great Beyond"! But fancy- what it must have meant to Mrs. ,Pinkertonl She is at 904 Spring Apartments at Fifth and Spring, Seattle, and has Mrs, Al. Hilty with her. _ - The future plans are ra't'her uncer- tain and chaotic. Her sudden loss and the overwhelming shock have been too great for readjustment, but she is bearing up bravely. I -asked her I might write this, "Wink" and 2 having been classmates at Toronto University in the before -this -century class of '99. I\Ve all who knew him well..—and who didn't, who knew him at all— often wondered if he ever had an un- kind thought about anybody ar any- thing? He never expressed any. Did anybody ever see him grouchy? Al- ways smiling, jolly, affable and in- tensely sincere, enjoying everything he did and doing it well, loyal in the extreme and ever ready with .assist- ance of any 'kind. His keen, active mind was ever a'Iert in any emerg- ency. Many a I.iV'orther ler thanks his lucky stars that he had 'ePink" to tura to! !His funeral was held in 'Seattle, on Tuesday,' April 10th, and was a fitt- ing farewell to a gallant soul, Many former Alaskans paid their last res- pects to his ,memory and glimpsed his peaceful, serene face for the last time. His handsome cas'ke't was bank- ed and surrounded by many wond- rously beautiful floral offerings. The services at the hall and cemetery were conducted by the Masons, with violin and vocal solos to add to the impressiveness of their inspiring rit- ual. "Pink" was laid away in his own niche in that stately mausoleum at Acacia—with Earl Borland and Bob Lavery close byl Vale, Wilkie T. Pinkerton. McKILLOP BRANCH W.M.S. The McKillop •branchof the W.M. S. of First ]Presbyterian Church held their ,meeting at the manse last Thursday after'n'oon, The ladies spent the 'a'fternoon in sewing, alter which the president, Mrs. J. L. Bell, con- ducted t'he devotional period. T'he program opened 'with the singing of a hymns, 'follo'wed by the Scripture lesson take's by Mrs. Helen Mac'Mil- lan, Mrs, I. B..Kaine led in ,prayer. "S'tewands'hip" was the subject of the in'teres'ting topic given 'by Mrs. J. L. 'Bel'], who also read a' letter to the society from Rev. Allen Reoch of M'an'churia, Mrs. IT. W. McMillen gave the Glad Tidings sprayer. Mrs. IWm. 'Drover read a pleasing article e'nititled, "What Have You." Another hymn was sung and the mee't'ing closed by all repeating the !L'ord's prayer in unison, The April .meeting will be held at the home',af Mrs. J, L, Bell, ELECT :OFFICERS - The Egmosdville !Foot (Ball Club held a meeting on ',Saturday night, April 28th, to organize a. team te enter in the 'Huron Feat Bali As- sociation. The follo]wia g officers were elected: Jack .Flat!anery, 'Hon. .Pres:; Charles Kruse, Pres.; 'Wm, Manson, V'iee-!Pres.; ,Frank Il'ing, ,Sec,-'T'reas::; Wilson Wright, Manager; Art Nich- olson, Asst: Manager; Captain, Dan - Dale; committee—'Leo 1-lieknell, 'Jack Flannery, Wm, Manson.