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The Seaforth News, 1928-03-08, Page 1• A small drop of ink, M • !'; 'raping like clew, upon a ,thcAlght, prpduces That which makes thotlsande, perhaps millions, think, Byron: WHOLE SERIES, VOL 50, No. ,10, DINNERS and SUPPERS Regularly HOT' :.LUNCHES at all hours ;0'U1611O1VIE MADE SPECIALTIES, Prices Reasonable Olympia� er and Re • n stain 0 nfect>lo Restaurant G � March 15th ., 'The ,daily ;papers will..,contart Coupons worth 10c on, .each jar, of Dundee Marmalade. :Get your coupons redeeined`at' N i • Fresh Salmon, ' per lb. 15c _ Fresji'Herritigs, per dos. 400. u Cod Fish. boneless, Ib. 18c, Candles, long ones,- 20 for 250 Cheese, Jude_ 1926, June 1927;, 1927 at' 30.c to 35c: November Jelly. Powders, best quality 4 for . 25e, Mc Laren's Gelatine, regular 25c for .19c. (makes 4 imperial pints of jelly), Matches, National, Maple Leaf or Pine Tree 3 for 25c Fresh Broken Biscuits, albs. 25c -Sweeping ;.Compound, 4 lbs. 25c F. D H:UTCHISON, Phone P:hor Phood 166. CHURCH CARD:. North Side United Churcidi,—•Pas'tor, Rev. W. P Lane, B.A.. Sunday, March .Lith -41' am., Pub- lic Worship Subject, "Thus It 13e - cometh Us." : 2:30 .p.m.—S;S. and Bible 'Clashes. 7 Worship. • Subject; "Ia.There Such a Thing as Repen- lance To -day?" ENGAGEMENT. Mr, and Mrs. William Kerr of'Mc- Killop, announce the engagement of their only -daughter, Esther Helen, to ,George R. Campbell, eniy son of the late ; Jiames 11, Campbell, , and, : Mrs., 'James Barron, The marriage t4.;take. 'place early in March. EARLY BLACKBIRDS The 'residents, •of Sparling street were somewhat surprised to ,see a number of blackbirds on Sunday,pick- ing , up crumbs in a nearby garden. There was not just one lone bird, 'but a whole flock' of a dozen "'or More. The fierce blizzard did not in- timidate '' the feathered. 'creatures. Seaforth has been visited by a robin, a snake, a., caterpillar andnow a flock of blackbirds during the winter. The crows' are also °here; again, DI 'THE GLD " BRIGADE: On Friday an elderly :main came into The News Office looking for work. He said he was a hand com- positor, .'having learned his trade many years ago an The British Whig at Kingston. .:When typesetting ma- chines came into use he • found it hard to get work as he had not 'kept up with the times. He came to Sea - forth' from Listowel on a truck in a blinding storm and was going on to Goderich, and tip Kincardine way. This man seemed 'like a relic of the days when tramp printers made •their way from place to place, sure of a .job setting type by hand wherever they wont. They seldom stayed long 'any 'where, going on to another town whenever they took the notion. Some of them went all over the 5continen= in this manner. _ COAL QUALITY -SERVICE E. L. BOX +�PHONE HOME AND SCHOOL AS SOCIATION NEWS. All members of the Association will be pleased- to learn that our ' Vice- President, Mrs. Munn, and little son, are doing well. "The future of the race marches forward on the feet of little children." Phillip Brooks. By the united efforts of parents and teachers the future can be made nobler, brighterand, happier. Join the. Home and ,School Association and take an active part in this grand •work. , - • PLAY COMING. Come_ to Cardno's Hall on Wed- nesday, March 28th to see the Eg- mondville Choir in a play, "The Dust of the Earth," preceded by a Gipsy Operetta. Further announcement later. e of Shoes Specials in all lines of Men's Shoes t}aid Oxfords Great reduction in Ladies' Shoes, See our '.'able of$ 1. el 5 Ladies ren's Shoes, regular up, to $6.00 and Child- • F. W. W1GG BOOTS and SHOES SEAFORTE • S1a.Al+eORTId,' ONTARIO, THURSDAY, MARCH 8, 1928. PALIN-.GRUMIVIETT. ' A quiet, but very 'pretty wedding took :piaee' fat .$t Thomas' Church, Seaforth, on Wes'nesday, March 7th,' at 10,30 a,m„ ' when Elener Emily (Nellie), daughter of Mr, and Mis. Daniel Grummett, became the bride of Mr. William henry Paha,- The cere- mony was performed by the rector, ,Rev, T. H. Brown, Following the ceremony, a "sumptu otts.wedding dinner was served at the hone of the bride's parents, when about twenty relatives and friends were present, :Mr. and Mrs. Palin take the heartiest congratulations and best wishes of their •many friends to their home,. lot 28, concessipp 4, .Me- Killop, formerly occupied by Mr. James Hogg. '• °. SISTER DIES.. Mrs. T. J, Webster and Mrs, A, Stirling attended the funeral of their sister, the late° Mrs, John Durnin, at Dungannon last week. After a short' illness, preceded by seven years of failing health, •there passed peacefully away at her hoe near Dungannon on Thursday, February 23, Margaret Dempsey, wife of John Durnin: She was born iia Go'derich township near Holtnesville, 49 years ago, being the eldest daughter of John•and Elizabeth Dempsey, and was married 29 years ago to the late Thomas Webster, of Goderich township. Four years later Mr. Webster was accidentally killed by a train at a Huron road crossing, leaving his young wife and three small children Twenty-two years ago she married her now -bereft hus- band and since that time has lived in West Wawanosh. Nine children sur- vive: Thomas and Harvey Webster, Dungannon; Mrs. W. McMillan, God - Mich; Margaret; Stewart, • John, Charles, Ernest and Helen Durnin; at home; also two brothers,. John Dempsey of Goderich township and Sterling Dempsey of :Clinton, and four sisters, Mrs. T. J. Webster and. Mrs. A. Stirling, Seaforth; Mrs: Ed. Millar and Mrs, D. Lindsay,, Goa - rich township,. The' `'`funeral service took' place on Saturday, February 25, from the late -home- of the -deceased, 6th ' concession,. West Wawanosh, The servicewas-'conducted by Rev, Walker „o.f ,Dungannon and in- terment wasmade in. Clinton ceme- tery, where. Rev. Mr. Doan, "Clinton, officiated. The pallbearers were Messrs. Thomas and. Harvey Web' ster, Stewart Durnin, W, McMillan. Johns and Sterling Dempsey. WM. LAIDLAW BALLANTYNE. Mr. William Ballantyne, the oldest Mason in thedistrict, died at his home, just west of town, early Friday morning, March 2nd, after„ a short. illness, in his 89th year. Mr. Ballantyne was taken ill three weeks previous to his death and a week later his condition became seri- ous. It was remarkable that he lived to be 89, after having had an almost fatal illness thirty years ago. Mr. Ballantyne was able to attend the morning service of the Diamond .Jubi- lee of First Presbyterian Church last year. He was born in Hawick, Roxboro shire, Scotland, and came to Canada when 14 years of age, learning . the trade of shoemaker in Galt. He was married in 1859 to Agnes Mackay of Galt, and in 1861 moved to Harpur- hey, coming to Seaforth a .few years later and residing here ever since. He was a staunch Presbyterian' and was a member of the session for over. 40 years. Mr. Ballantyne was License In- spector for 28 years; a member of the Public School Board for 22 years, and had served as assessor for a num- ber of years. • He was a• charterr member of Brit- annia Lodge, No. 170, A.F. and A.M., had received the old members' medal from Grand Lodge of which he was an official at one time,. and in June, 1925, was presented with a gold - headed cane by the officers and mem. hers of Britannia Lodge on the oc- casion of -his 60th anniversary as a member oi..he craft, He was also a past chief and chap- lain of the local camp of the Sons of Scotland'. His wife predeceased him in 1910, and his eldest daughter Margaret in 1925. He leaves two daughters, Jennie, in London, - and. Isabel, at home, and one son, John M. 13a1- lantyne, of St. Thomas. The funeral, which under Masonic auspices, was held from the Presby- terian Church and was largely at- tended. Rev. Dr. Larkin conducted the service, assisted at the church, by Rev. T. H. Brown. Interment was made in Maitland Bank cemetery. LIONS MEAT. The semi-monthly meeting of the. Club was one of the most successful held to date, not only from the point of view of .attendance, but also be- cause of the_fact -that the Lions are initiatinu something to better econom- ic conditions in our town, Lion C. P. Sills occupied the chair and in bring- ing the meeting to order gave an ad- dress, "Our d-drress,`"Our Home Town," which was, very well received. The motion of Lions Frank Sills and Wm, Hartry asking. as it did, that the civic com- mittee for betterment of .our towit's condition, act with all possible speed and co-operate with any organization in Seaforth, municipal or otherwise, was debated fully and : finally passed unanimously. Short speeches were given by Lions Frank Sills, Wm. H,artry, W. I Duncan, J, F, Daly, W. I, Beattie, James Mullen, Dr. ,• Bur- rows Fred. Savauge and liars t'Stew- art. Guests of the evenifig were Mayor Gold'itie. Vcith MacLean: Milne Ren- nie and Earf'VanEer sond, while der - Mu the course of the,, evening Milne Rennie added to tl.e success of the meeting by a well rendered solo. PRES&YTERY STATISTICS, HON. WILLIAM SLOAN. The Secretary of Hyiron 3,'rosbytery Word was received b iblrs. Mar of the United Churelt,has coutpteted Dorrance, Main street, of the death f the statistical record,pf•the Presby- her nephew, Hon. William Sloan, on tery for the nine months ending Dec, Friday morning, March 2, at St, Jos- 3let, 1927 1 eph's hospital, Victoria, B,C., ,aged The Presbytery has udder its care c61 years, following a stroke which he 39 'Charges, eoinprising 75 eongrege-suffered while attending a theatre Lions. Fine new churches have been 5the previous evening. He had attend- ed the afternoon sessiotl of the Legis- lature, Born in Wingham, son of the late Dr. Robert and Mrs, 'Sloan, he came to Seaforth when three years of age, with his mother, at the time his father left for China. He lived in Sea - forth until he was 17 years old, at- tendingpublic school and Collegiate Institute. He was employed by the late Robert Jamieson, dry goods Merchant, whose store was` located where the G,W:V,A, rooms are now. Going to Victoria, B.C„ he worked in a dry goods store until 1896, when he joined the rush to the Klondike and made his fortune, Since 1916 he was minister of mines for British Col- umbia, and provincial secretary, 1924- 27. A few weeks ago he relinquished theortfolio of Provincial pSecretary, which he lc held ler several ears d 4 0 S 4 years, along with the portfolio of Mines, which he had held during the Brew- ster, Oliver and McLean administra- tion, Mr. Sloan had been in failing health for several months.He had made ° a sea voyage on advice of his physician and on returning, had seem- eit to rally. His last visit to Seaforth was about four years. ago. It is fifteen . years since his mother, who has since pass- ed away, left Seaforth and went to the Coast, Mr. Sloan was twice married.' He is survived by his widow, and two sons, also one sister, Mrs. - Young, of Victoria. Another sister dieda few years .ago. , London Free Press editorially says; built at Grand Bend and Porter's Hill, while the church . at 13emniller has been enlarged and .beautified. The receipts for the Maintenance and Extension Fund amount to $40,- 364, w,ihile $190,441 were raised for all purposes duriiig the nine months of the financial year. The property in the Presbytery is valued at $1,201,500. There are 64 Auxiliaries of the W. 111. S. and situ of $14,657 was raised by them. There are 18,465 persons under the pastoraloversight of the Presfjytery; of these; 12,647 are -members of the Church. There are 8,001 members cif the Sunday Schools and 1,467 members Of Voting People's Societies, There were 30 marriagesas cele- brated,d 206 assd on ;before, Every minister belonging to the Presbytery desiring a charge 'fs pro- vided far, while every charge ist under the care of an ordained minister, RICHARD REID. An old familiar figure of Seaforth passed away in Clinton at the .house of refuge on Saturday, March 3rd, in the person of Mr. Richard Reid, in his 85th year, The funeral " took place Monday afternoon from the funeral parlors of W. T. Box & Co., to Harpurhey cemetery, where he ,was laid to rest beside the remains of his first wife and . his daughter. "Dicky" Reid, as he was known to everybody, was born in England, but had lived here fiftysthhee years. • _. HOCKEY. Wossa 6, S..C.'I. 6. -The School team game .back strong on ,Monday,at 4:30 after their defeat by -one goal a week. ago, But :when ion' think of the war-icarred veterans. Ar't 'Edmonds 13111 Barber and • Joe Purcell, who earned their.. stripes: 'in • the Duncan Cup and Wossa, who were •:,-bucking the young • but spirited saplings of the Junior. Wossa tearer, the School team ought to lick the hide off, them. The S. C. I, would have had a good lead had Chuck Stewart been lucky enough to• stop two long distance shots from Nelse Cardno, on Wossa defense." For scrappers you can't find equals to. John and ..Lewis Mc- Donald when yott get them facing off, John for the S.C.I. and Lewis for the Wossa, With the score run;aitlg so even it was all work and no fooling. The Wossa team were. playing hard. Cluff and Trott ace shaping up to be good reliable all round players. Sam Rennie might be included in that too, but he lacks the weight yet. The only First Form player on either team, D Orlean Sills, proved himself worthy of the place and is going to make a star man: for the S.C.I. teams in the future. Ottie Dick is still as good a referee as ever. Mr. Spencer in refereeing a game a while ago, threatened to fill the penalty box, but Ottie -went him one better; even an off -side was liable to cause a visit to, the box. Line-up: S. C. I,-tGoal, Chas. Stewart; de- fense, Edmunds, Burrows; wings, Barber, Purcell; centre, John A. 'Mc- Donald; sub., D. Sills. Wbssa.--Goa1, Norman Jefferson; de- fense, Cardno, Cluff; wings, Parke, Trott; centre, Lewis McDonald; sub., ennie, Duncan Cup. — The Hornets now have 7 points, having played a tie game last Saturday. The Rinkey- dinks were defeated. and remian'at 6 points. The Tigers are still ahead of the Wildcats. BURIED WEDNESDAY.. h late The funeral of the Margaret Scott Govenlock, who died at Grafton, North Dakota, on Friday, March 2nd, took place on Wednesday afternoon frcm the home of her brother, Mr. John R. Govenlock, North Main st., Seaforth. Owing town error in trans- mission, the message received by rela- tives in Seaforth last Wednesday read that Miss Govenlock had passed away. Her death did not take place until Friday, Miss Govenlock was 65 years of age. The service was con- ducted by Rev. W. P. Lane, assisted by Rev, F. H. Larkin, D.D., and in- terment was made in Maitland Bank cemetery. Among those from a dis- tance who were here for the funeral, were Mrs. Laird, Miss Janet Goven- lock and Mr. Robert Laird, of Graf- ton, North Dakota; Mrs. Govenlock, Chicago, and Miss Janet Govenlock, Weston; Mrs. Parker and Mrs. iHab kirk, of Hickson, .Ont. Hon, .William .Sloan, minister of mines in the British Columbia Gov- ernment until his recent retirement owing,to ill -health, died suddenly last week in Victoria, He is one of that;. long list of Huron County boys who have pioneered in thte:West and who have done so .much,to open- up, _ that great country. Mr. Sloan was born' at Wingham and educated' • at Sea - forth,. and' ;early in life went West,., where he had a picturesque and color- ful career. He was one of those who went over that dreadful trail to Dawson City in the rush of 1896, and staked on the famous- Eldorado Creek: He was elected for two terms. in the Commons for Comox-Atlin, and his breezy 'Western spirit and his engaging personality impressed itself upon Ottawa. Bruce and Huron counties may not have increased- in population in the last two decades, but if they have lost in numbers it has been largely , due to the 'fact that their young men have gone West. Perhaps no two counties in Ontario . have contributed as much to the life and the develop- ' ment of Western Canada. Go where you will in public places or position of importance and -you will find old boys of those two counties. Premier Gardiner, of Saskatchewan, was born at Farquhar, near. Exeter. Two of his colleagues, Hon. M. M. Seymour, minister of health, and Hon. C. M. Hamilton, minister of ag- riculture, were 'Bruce County boys. The legislatures of the four Western provinces are filled with former resid- ents of Bruce and Huron FARM MECHANICS SHOAT COURSE. The members of the recent Short Course in Agriculture are looking fort ward with considerable interest to the programof next week's short course, A large number of other men have been enquiring about thiscourse and as a consequence it is expected that the top floor of the town hall, Sea- forth, will be filled to capacity. Those in charge of the course are. particularly desirous of having a large turnout of farmers to hear the Hydro roan on Electricity on the farm. This lecture will likely be giv- en on Tuesday. Also on Wednesday afternoon, Professor R. R.Graham of the Agricultural Engineering Depart- ment, O./1,C., Guelph, will discuss water and sewage disposal systems and particularly invites all ladies and gentlemen to be present. In brief, the program subject to minor changes will be as follows: March 12 to 16 Monday—Rope splicing, gas en- gines. Tuesday -Paints, electricity, gas engines. Wednesday— Paints, tools, con- crete, rural sanitatibn. Thursday—Farm Implements, sol- dering, gas engines. Friday—Farm Implements, tools,• gas engines. St. Patrick's Tea under the auspices of the C. W. L. in St. James' Parish Hall SATURDAY, MARCH 17th ADMISSION 35c Tea served from 5 to 7.30 o'clock Sale of candy and home baking Music by St. Joseph's School of Music Orchestra Phone 84. "1 h4v5s'ntnr is'5si,v xea grana anean eld'svitr 77te' eu,5' pv belt e, d Au thuuao of hier4tnnrat5,ess l can sey.' lir suiys h„t 5060 berths mo, he's a coward you eau d'tiild1sit t Lfliit, _ntielr, t toe tarn l.itis 8'veuea n5Y ' $1 A YEA; JEWELLERY Gifts are Gifts that Last How many of the gifts you have given during the past few years arestill being. admired and cherished to -day? Think. sof the pleasure in giving some- thing that retains its worth, its beauty and charm for life -timet We have many lovely creations is rings, brooches and watches to show you, This year; give gifts that last. FRED S. SAVAUCE Jeweller and Optometrist M. Ross Savas s, R. O. Eyess;Q'kt S�aar'alxsr !/4Yi Wit. Two Piano Bargains PLAYER RANO A Sherlock"ilelanning Player. Piano, practically new; includes rolls, cabinet and bench. To be sold at Greatly Reduced Price, UPRIGHT PIANO A slightly used Upright Piano, as good as new. Immediate Sale at Almost Half Price. Come and See Them. WALKERi W.J Seaforth JAMES HUGHES. A well known resident passed away on Friday, March 2nd, in the person of Mr, 'Janes Hughes. Mr. Hughes had been confined to his bed for a month, his illness being that of anae- mia. He was born 68 years ago in McKillop township, where he lived for a number of years. He then mov- ed to Seaforth, where he had since been employed in the keeping' of a wood and coal yard. He was beloved by all who knew him. Thirty years ago he married Miss Mary Flannery of McKillop: Heis survived by his wife and two daughters, Marie and Mona and one son, James. He also has one brother, Daniel of Winnipeg. The funeral took place on Wednes- day morning to St. James Church where Requiem Mass was celebrated by Rev. Father Goetz, and then to St. James' cemetery, where interment was made. The family have the sym- pathy of all in their sad bereavement, SPRING SHOW. The Seaforth Agricultural Society is arranging the prize list for their spring show on Tuesday, April 3rd. Generous additions have been made and exhibitors are well repaid for the time and trouble in exhibiting. The boys' judging competition is again limited to boys 17 years and under, with one of the classes in the heavy horses to be judged. There will be five cash prizes for this event. A parade of all the animals entered for competition, headed by the Sea - forth Highlanders Band will be held at 1.30 p.m. sharp, the judging to commence at 2 o'clock, COMING! COMIN G GRAND Min'sIreI,,,Show to be held in the UNITED CHURCH:: DRUCEFIELD on Friday, March 1: at 8 p.m. COME and enjoy a good laugh, darkia jokes, darkie songs and darkie melodies. Put on by the boys of Brueefield 25 Male Voices 25. ADMISSION 35c and 25e St. Patrick's Conceri N'oiiday, March 19th Parish Hall Dublin, Ont. "An Old Time singing School" 8.30 Sharp Orchestra Old Time Costumes School Children 25e Adults 50c "Something Worth While"