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THE SEAFORTH, NEWS HIBBERT
Snowdon Bros, Publishers: A rePIY ta 'Ace of Club by "Mone
In Diamonds"; In order at yo e get
the' drift or the following story, the
VVALTON. I writer gives you a few tips. The us -
The amateur contest held in the Ina! regulations which .govern the Gi-
A.O.U.W. Hall under the 'auspices of la I t t$ VS. Tigers euchre club was that
the Ladies.Guild of St. Georges the .winners of the first ten games
Church was a decided success. 'Mr, leach evening were champs .f,or that
Silas Johnston 'acted as 'Major Bowes night. Al this particular game, the
in his awn efficient 'manner, There Giants scored the first and only ten
were thirty entries on the program. games,, while the Tigers' talky was
but 'only l3.2 were able to be present. still a blank. The Tigers think it is
It was left to the audience to decide too old ,fashioned to use the regular
the winners, voting being done by expression, "I'll play it alone," They
ballot with the following results: like to be kind of smooth, and so
Senior class -Mr. Ross Cardiff, they have adopted this little ejacula-
Brussels, accordion; second -Walton tion, "Ill go to town."
girls' guitar quartette, consisting of So stand by and listen while your
Misses Humphries, Shannon, Sellars announcer steps up to the micro -
and Shaw; third -Misses McKellar phone:
and Holmes, Seaforth, singing and
tap dancing. Junior Class - first: "Good afternoon everybody.
Hellen and Leona Johnson, Walton, "I am Alone in Diamonds."
singing; second -Ruth ;Dennis. sing-
ing; third -Mary, Katherine and Lor-
raine Rowland, singing. Special
thanks and appreciation is extended
to those who helped on the last part
of the program when the votes were
being counted, and also those who
helped in any other way. The pro-
ceeds amounted to over
The W.M.S. met on lApril fill with
Mrs. Bryans presiding. Seventeen
ladies responded to the roll tall. The
next meeting will be on the third
'Wednesday of MaY when there will
he a •plant exchange. Mrs. Cumming
and Mis:.; Simpson were appointed
delegates to the Presbyterial held in
'Cloderich April 27. It was lecided
that each .group help in making a
layette to he sent in the bale. The
MoKillop ladies with Mrs. L Leem-
lug as leader had charge of the' study
This Spring is rather 'backward,
With very Tittle done;
But if you read last week's paper
You'll surely be convinced, the
Tigers won.
The three young champs are
plucky,
They started on poor ice,
They watched the stalwart Giants,
Like one cat would watch three
mice.
Lou said. °We are improving.
And we must admit our fame,
\Va, brought about by what' we
learnt,
Itt that 'ten to nothing gatne'."
illtitrednight will long he remem-
When Mike thought try- it
book. Miss Smillie closed the meet- I alone,
Mg with prayer, The W.A. meeting Lou said. "You better he careful,"
followed. Ind l';'er..g •gave his usual .groan.
Miss Jean Drager, Mr, Jack Drag-
er and Mr. Donald Gray spent the John dealt and turned up a di -
week end with the former's mother, amorel.
. Mrs. Chas, Drager, Mike said. "I'll take them to town."
Mrs. Will 'Humphries was in Tor- Willie led and called out trump
,,onto last week. boys,
Bred Rutledge spent the week And Ferg gave another hig frown.
end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs.
F. D. Rutledge. Lou 'O'Reilly threw on the "right
Wednesday evening last was the bower,"
'Which drew out Mike's next big
scene of a large crowd gathered in
the Al0.111.VV. hall in honor of Mr. bc`ne;
and Mrs, Wm, Dennis. The party But John slammed att old
was arranged by the Walton football ''Smoothey"
'And swept the trick .right home.
team and neighbors. ,Contributions
had been made previously and a day -
He then led back the "left bower."
enport and chair to match were pur-
My gosh, how Mike's eyes did roll!
chased and presented to the couple.
He said, "1 guess I'm up a tree,
The evening was spent in dancing.
Lord! have mercy, on my soul!"
During intermission the presentation
was made to the guests of honor by John then threw out an old ragged
Gordon MdGavin and John Buchanan suit.
1:Nfr. R. W. Hay and son Earl and\Vbhiie slammed on the ''Ace."
Harold Bolger motored to Toronto I never saw such a pitiful look,
on Tuesday, returning Wednesday. As there was on the Tigers' .face.
Mr. Robert Reid had the misfort-
une to cut this wrist last week while
working at the saw millbut he is
getting along as 'well as can be ex-
pected, this Friends are pleased to
learn.
Mrs. Janet 'Ramsay has been Moved
to Seaforth hospital for treatment,
following a paralytic stroke rriday
evening.
Mrs. Pearl Shaw had the misfor-
tune to break her ankle while assist-
ing at the barn of Mr. 'Wm. MelFed-
'clen's farm, Nth con. Grey. on Wed-
' hesday last, She was taken to 'Clinton
hospital.
DUBLIN
Mr. and Mrs. John Darling spent
the week end wibh 'friends in Clifford.
Mr. and Mrs. IvIershall of Moose
Jaw, 'Sask., are calling on friends.
Mrs. M. Murray 'visited a 'few days
with her daughter, Mrs. Toe Maloney.
Mrs. Alex !Darling and Mr. Alex
Gordon attended the funeral of their
cousin, 'Mrs. :John Little in Seaforth
on Saturday.
The people of Dublin were shocked
to hear of the death of 'Mr. IRobert
'Maidens in 'London. The sympathy of
the community goes to 'his wife who
was Miss Anne Hodgson of 'Mitchell,
Who taught in the 'Dublin public
school a few years ago. He leaves to
mourn his loss his 'wife and three
daughters and one son, 'to mourn the
loss of a loving, husband and a kind
father.
Mrs. J, IHtititer 'has returned to To-
ronto after a two weeks' visit with
her mother, Mrs. C. Beale.
bIt,'Ilanty (Kenny of 'Detroit was a
Sunday visitor at the home of Mr.
and Mrs. Philip 'Kenny.
We are sorry to report that Mr.
John !Redmond is in Scott Memorial
Hospital. We :hope to hear of his
speedy recovery.
'Mrs. Wm. /Hills of Ottawa is call-
ing on friends in the village.
Straw as an Absorbent
Straw when used as bedding for
live stook wlli albsoth from two to
three times its weight of liquid and
if finely cut will soak up about three
times as much liquid as uncut. (Fur-
ther, the absorptive capacity of dry
sawdlist and 'fine shavings is from
two to four times that of ordinary
straw.
That night as they plodded home-
ward,
They didn't make even a sound:
Peg • whispered, "They wouldnt
have laughed so much,
fff Mike hadn't tried to take them
to town.
..A1111 this game i$ just what they
needed,
But still they had lots of fun,
But you never hear them mention
The game that was tett to none.
This Mike is a jolly good fellow,
Honest, and upright, and true,
But there is nothing that gets his
goat,
Like the laughs of his 'Uncle Lou.
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Lou Morris is very good looking:
Square shouldered and ,well built
,from the toe.
And now since he bought the
Back to its former home Lou will
go.
Fergus is really a dandy lad,
Who never takes more than one
glass,
He says when he gets the Ford
rigged , righi t,
She will never run out of gas.
Well "Congratulations, young
Tigers."
'You three are the Champs, we
know.
But the Giants will take you on
again
When next Whiten winds do itlow
ROXBORO.
The Following is the result of the
April examinations for S. S. No, 119,
Sr. IV. - Rosamond Appleby 71.7
p.c.; :Mildred Aitcbeson 617.3, Spencer
13 room e
Jr. EV -Keith Harrison 67.5; Gor-
don McGill MI5,
Sr. III -Marian Appleby 644,
Jr. I/II-Lois Harrison 66.9; Ilene
Broome 96;9.
If.-ifean Agar 712.6, Dorothy Agar
5632.
I. -.Promoted to jr. II: Betty Teb-
butt 64.
Pr. -Promoted to 1; Jack Agar
75.3.
Be ginn er--A n Dv. LaFranier.
S. M. ,Richtnond, Teachee
THE SEAFORTH NEWS
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MANLEY
Your correspondent must excuse
hiinself for rushing the season last
Wednesday, the 21st instant. The
windstorm on Wednesday, 211st inst.,
with rain caused much damage and
while the weather since has ibeen
cool and windy, it hindered repairing
of roofs. The torrential rain Sunday
night caused Much damage to feed
that was uncovered' and ,the floods
have delayed seeding 'operations, dos'
the time being. All Inlay be well yet
as last year some did not start seed-
ing until May illath and the crop was
better than the early seeding, Only
the weather .turned so hot that many
horses died, so we want to be careful
and watch the weather and act ac-
cordingly,
Our daylight savers are again
causing much inconvenience in the
radio broadcasting as so many sta-
tions come on at the same time with
those who stayed on the' standard
time. They tell us we can enjoy
more sunlight but if we want to en-
joy sunlight re can get up early en-
ough. without changing the clocks.
We can't see sohy some wiseacres
want to change nature and cause so
much inconvenience.
..Miss Mary Murphy spent the week
end at her home.
iss Veronica Molyneaux spent
the week end with Beth Carlin,
Miss Mary O'Connor spent' the
week end at her home.
Ills, Martha Flan 11 ery and Bert
Bares- spent Sunday with Mr. and
Mrs. John Murphy,
Mr. and Mrs. T. Moylan spent
Sunday with Mr. and ;1,4rs. Dalton.
Mr, and Mrs. Mike spent
Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. P. J,
Johnston,
We are sorry to report that Mr.
John MacKay has rented his farm
and is moving to Stratford, Hibbert's
loss is Stratford's gain.
We are glad to report that Miss
.Katherine , Williams is recovering
from her operation.
Mr. and Mrs. Leo Murray were in
London on Wednes,day,
Mrs, Gerald DOyle is visiting her
aunt, Mrs, Wm. Devereaux.
The windstorm on Wednesday did
a great deal of damage.
Mr. Joseph O'Connor is wearing a
smile. It's a boy.
WINTHROP
A very severe windstorm swept ac-
ross the township 'last Wednesday
and did damage to barns and houses,
Nearly everyone had shingles blown
off either barn or house, some both.
The heavy rains will do a lot of
damage to hay and grain as it has
been impossible to shingle as it has
been wet and windy every day since.
The rains have caused a lot of
floods. The water has been over the
roads several places around the vil-
lage.
Mr. Thomas 'Pethick of London
visited his brothers, Messrs, John and
Samuel Pethick here, also his sister,
Mrs. Millar of Seaforth.
Quite a number from here attended
the funeral of Mts. John Little lash
Saturday. We extend our sympathy
to those who are left to mourn the
loss of a loving wife. mother and 'sis-
ter.
Don't forget the euchre and dance
this Friday night.
The Sunshine Club held its second
meeting on Thursday, /April 22nd, at
the home of Miss Edith }Mien. The
roll 'call was answered by ten mem-
bers. The minutes of the last meeting
were read. A demonstration of flour
paste was given by Annie and Roth
Pethiek:
Cutworms are ,usually active and
Feeding before 'most crops are even
in the ground. Hence it is most im
portant to be prepared for their at-
tack at the 'very 'first of .the season.
Bran bait has given the most effec-
tive control For many Years, and is
made up with the following ingredi-
ents=bran, 2.0' pounds; ;molasses,
erne quart; Paris green, one -hall
pound., and water, about two and a
half gallons.
in making the bait the dry ingredi-
ents should first be thoroughly mix-
ed. The molasses is then stirred into
the water and added to the bran :and
Paris green. In mixing the bait, only
enough water anon I d the added' to
make the material the consistency of
wet sawdust. It must not be made
sloppy but should ,be in the condi-
tion of crumbling in the hands and
slipping easily tit rough th e. fingers.
Land hat was heavily infested the
year 'before should be treated prior
to the 'plants being set out. This is
done by ;broadcasting the bait at 'the
rate of mat pottrilds per acre a few
nights 'before transplanting. One ap-
plication should be sufficient but, if
the cutwerms are numerous, a sec-
ond should be made two or three
days after the ,qrst. The bait shotild
always be spread in the evening just
a, 11 ifbepo5shsoibs'ertle, aforwairhtiel
hvork
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The Ladies' Aid and W.,M. S, held:
their 'Easter thank offering meeting
on April at the home of Mrs,
Irwin Trewartha. The president, Mrs.
Millen, presided. The meeting open-
ed by singing hymn On, Followed by
silent prayer for men and women of
foreign 'fields. Roll 'call was answered
with a verse on Christian service,
During the business, Mrs. Ferg. Bul-
lard and Mrs. A. Cuthill were ap-
pointed delegates to attend the Pres-
byterial at Goderich. Mrs, Irwin Tre-
warthe, captain of Circle No. 3 took
charge. After singing a hymn, MTS.
Russell Bolton led in Prayer. Sciip-
tare taken from Luke was read by
Miss Olive ,Pryce. This was 'followed
by a very pleasing piano solo by 'Mrs
Joseph 'Little. A very interesting ad-
dress was 'given by our guest speaker,
Mrs. Shepherd of Egmondville, Who
chose as her subject, "Stewardship."
After singing a hymn meeting closed
with the Lord's prayer,•
The Ladies' Aid and W..IvLS. of
Owen Church will hold their regular
meeting on Wednesday afternoon,
May 5th, at the home of Mrs. John
Boyd. The roll call is to he answered
with a verse on "Peace,"
AUBURN
,Ross of 'Beaverton is Visiting
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Johnston,
Mrs. Shrausser of Sebringville was
the guest of Mr. and Mrs. R. ID.
COMIC PLAY
"The Strike of the Ladies' Guild
of St. Thomas' Church
Friday, May 7th
at 8 p,m.
IN THE PARISH HALL
Admission: Adults R5c, Children 1115o.
bit nro.
R. Adams of Toronto is at the Au-
burn House at present.
Mr, and Mrs. 'Joseph Carter and
Reggie of Port .Eigin spent the week
end with :NIT. and Mrs. James \V.
Carter.
Mrs. D. Brachlock of Goderich vis-
ited her son 'Wesley,
A dance in aid of the Library
Beard was held in the iForesters Hall
on 1Priday night.
Mr. and Mrs, M. Iffoltzhatier have
left their farm on the .Londesboro
road and have gone to live in Blyth.
'Mrs. A. Y. Henderson and fAllexan-
der Young have returned to their
home in Colborne after spending the
winter with*Miss S. Blair,
Miss Josephine \Weir spent the
week .end in Strathroy.
DUBLIN
Mr. and :Mrs. Frank 'Hutchings of
Toronto Spent Sunday at the home
of Mrs. P. Ryan.
Mr. and !Mrs. LIayd TllljotI have
moved to their new 'home near
!Dublin,
Mr. Hugh 'Benninger attended the
Amaral of his cousin, Mary Scher-
harth of Kiversdale on Monday who
was killed in a car accidejtt while re-
turning .from Toronto.
Misses INora McGrath and Mary
'0"Connor of Lucan were home .over
the week 'end.
Mr. and Mrs. Pat. Burn and fam-
ily intend moving bo Toronto this
week.
'jean ,and Albert Donnelly of Strat-
ford spent Sunday at the home of
their parents, Mr. ad Mrs. 'Frank
Donnelly.
The 'card party held by the Sodal-
ity members on Tuesday was a de-
cided success. The prizes were won
by Tames 1Krauslcopf and Mrs. P.
REGENT
THEATRE
SEAFORTH
NOW PLAYING
Claudette Colbert °Fred Mac Murray
"MAID OF SALEM"
Edward Ellis Louise Dresser
Virginia Weidler
A little Minx of a IGirl creates a
witch hysteria
Mon. Tues. Wed., May 3-4-5
WARREN WILLIAM
KAREN MARLEY
"OUTCAST"
Lewis Stone Jackie 'IVIaran.
When gossip leads the man hunt,
there is no escape except in the love
of a courageous woman
NEWS CARTOON
Next Thurs. Fri, Sat., May 6-7-8
CAROLE LOMBARD
FRED MacTeURRAY"
."SWING HIGH, SWING LOW"
with
Charles Butterworth Jean 'Dixon.
Comedy, Music, Romance
McKILLOP
The April 'meeting of the MdKlikm
Branch of the W.M.S. of the !Presby-
terian Church was 'held at the home
of Mrs, J. M. 'Ciovenlock, Thursday
afternoon, April 21.Znd, with 212 ladies
'present. The president Mrs. Bell pre-
sided and the meeting opened with
hymn ,7i6183 The Scripture lesson was
taken by Miss Jean Scott. Prayer by
Mrs, Bell, Short 'readings were given
by Mrs. Bell and Mrs. W. Hogg.
Mrs. Liadsay of 'Constance favored
with a solo. After singing hymn..049;
Mrs, I....McMillan closed the meeting
W th INc Glad Tidings prayer.
EGMONDVILLE
The regular meeting of the Wo-
men's Association of Egmondyille
United Church was held on Thursday
iApril von& at 2,30 in the basement,
with '35 ladies in attendance, Mrs. H.
Jackson took charge of the 'business
part. 'Meeting apened with a hymn,
Mrs. IHaney read the Scripture les-
son and Mr. Shepherd led in prayer.
The minutes of the last meeting were
read anld adopted. It was decided to
have a home cooking sale on Sat.,
May 15th, at a o'clock in Mr. (Rout -
ledge's vacant store. The rest of the
afternoon was spent in patching
quilts and binding books. The ladies
served a ten cent tea.
TUCKERSMITH
miss IDessie MclKay has returned
home after spending .a few weeks vis-
iting 'friends in 'Detroit.
Mr. and Mrs. Glen McLean spent
Sunday with Mr. and Mrd. H. Jack-.
son.
Mr. !Jim Doig has purchased the
farm of Mr. Louis 'Gormely on the
6th concession. Mr. 'Gormley intends
moving to 'Dublin.
A Full Page Portrait of King George
VI in His Coronation Robes.
The Detroit Sunday Times, issue
of May 2, will .contain a page portrait
of King George VII, printed in Full
Color. This picture, an excellent like-
ness of the new .British monarch, you
doubtless will want to keep as a
souvenir.
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