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The Seaforth News, 1928-03-22, Page 4E FOU 111E SAFoRrrn Nl ,'iWS. Snowdon tiros„ .Publishers. WALTON, l ir. T. Mose and lettelia, of'iviiIvor- es; visited friends here last «Teta• eriere iss. Muriel Fa'reteharson visited .amiss Gertrude Tunny last week, :lease Marry Jeanie ,d, ted with Mies &Meet Shaw over the week -end. Ther, will be a special display of nwillinery Friday. and Saturday ,each week at the Walton Millutery efewrior, uN.rs. Nelson helium has returrted. Sinter spending a few days with her 4auiter ut Toronto, He is :leaving soon Sou a trip to England, 3et1ss; 'Olive Williameeee and, her i si%,,nd, lvlr, Andrew McNichol, visited. aft the hone of Mrs. A. Clark last �4eekid Mrs'. N. IvfeCallutu ht, a reception least Friday ,for the bride and groom, Ir, and' Mrs ltfacFer•liee, t 3\ 'sleigh load front Walton last aielay surprised Mr. and Mrs, Jim ,Coutts, also a few from the -boundary. 'Fahey played euchre and danced, af- aer which a dainty Ieach wee served. A91 report a very enjoyable time, Miss Hugh Fhltot is spending a few *eye with Miss Viola Carter while We. Jos: Carter is in Kitchener where Miss Aletaea Carter is undergoing an• iaperati n for goitre.. Mrs. Fawcett and Carson spent a Siete days with her another, Mrs. John ,tltalfour at i.eadbury j. Watt was in Toronto over the leek -end. - tlne tttillhtery openings on Friday :rand Saturday, proved a great success, 'edging from the number of ladies veto bought hats the priees • must lave 'been right. •_e, large number attended the fun- eral of the late Mrs. James. McDon- xdd on Sunday afternoon, thus show- iuisg the esteem which she was held ism the neigdh'borhood. Mr, and Mrs. C. Fingland visited . friends in Blyth on Saturday. lir. and Mrs. C. Sellers entertained a few friends on Friday evening. Mrs. G. Badley was in Goderich on turday, Miss Addie Cardiff visited Mr. and :yrs. W. Woods over the week -end. Miss Alethea Carter is at present in i1zchetter hospital, where she was op- wu ed for goitre on Monday last, Her =any friends wish her a speedy re- x.overy. Mee. Pearl Shaw has spent several 4ays in Brussels, Miss Mae Hollinger and Mr. drank Srllers_ spent Sunday aftcr- 'e. on with Charles and Mrs. Sellers, 'tfiss Marie L.,ng has returned from Stratford arad is et Present visiting her sister; Mrs, Roy Bennett, Mrs. Harold Smalklea and Bob spent the week -end in Strafford,. Miss Isabel Ritchie, who is attend-; ing Stratford Normal, has spent a few days at her home, W sort, to hear that Gordon Sltortreed is not improving as quick fy as his many friends would like Mr. David Watson, 14th con., Hul- le'kt, has purchased the farm of Mr. T. II; Jaekson, Leadbury line, McKillop. Mr, and Mrs. Jackson and daughter Helen leave on Saturday for Aber- nethy, Sask.' Mr. Watecns will have immediate possession. The following is the address read Friday evening, Starch 9, to Mr, and Mrs, Jackson: ''I1 Was with sincere regret that we learned of your coming departure from bur midst, Mrs. Jackson is a well known resident in our commun- ity, spending the fore part, of her life here, and carte to reside here again over two years ago, with her husband and little daughter Helen. During that time you have always been high- ly esteemed neighbors and residents in our section and community, and we feel that we shall miss your kindly friendship very much. Your beautiful home here was alwys 'full of hospital- ity and welcome and your many friends always enjoyed a social even- ing spent with you, in your place of abode. As in the words.of Tennyson, "The old order changeth yielding place to new and God fulfills Himself in many ways"—and so we think that this is one of the very many changes which take place ,in the natural rout- ine of our earthly lives, and vr'e trust that it may be all done in God's plan for our lives. We found you always ready to lend the helping hand and we know your friends and neighbors in your new home will appreciate your kindness and fellowship as we have done, As a token of remem- brance from your neighbors and friends we ask you to please accept this Library table and to Helen, your highly esteemed little daughter, we present this desk clock. These are ac- companied by our sincere wish that God's blessing may bring you health, happiness and success in your new Western home, Signed on behalf of ntigh,bors and friends, Joe Holmes. rhos, Leeming." In presenting a manicure set to Miss Helen Jackson, the following address was read: "Dear Helen,--IWe are indeed very sorry to hear that you are about to leave our section and school- It has been our pleas- ure to have you -with us, as a member of our school for the past two years. We shall miss your friendship very much and as a token of remembrance we wish yon to accept this little gift, aceoutltutied by our sincere wish for your health and steeceee }n your new home and school. Signed on behalf of pupils and teacher of SS, No, 7, Mo- Shower;—Is very pleasant event took place On the itis of March et lloncreitl, when the friends and, nei- ghbors of the vicinity gathered to- gether and presented Ialeen Stitttore and Kenneth MoFarline with many useful gifts and a purse. The address was read by Clifford Meehan as fol- lows,: eDeee I'aleen and Kenneth,-,. We, your friends and neighbors have gathered together here �totnight to of- fer you our congratulations and best wishes before you leave. We ask you to accept these gifts as a token of our friendship and wherever you tray --be May they recall 'happy memories of friendship and associations at Mon- crictT. We are sorry to lose you as nciglebors butt feel that • what is our loss will be others' gain, Our wishes for you are many years 01 weddei, -happiness and prosperity, A suit-,. able reply was trade by both and the rest of the evening was spent in danc- ing. McFarline-Stimore.-'A quiet but pretty wedding took place at the manse, Walton, on March 14th, when Lateen Stimore was united in mar- riage to Kenneth Me,Farline. The bride looked charming in a. poudre blue silk georgette crepe dress, trim- med with chiffon taffeta, and wearing a bunch of blue violets. Blonde shoes and hose to match, a black satin coat with white weasel shawl collar and a white hat completed the costume, The bridesmaid and groomsman were Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Stimo•re, After the ceremony a sumptuous diniter was seri-ed at the ho;rne of the bride's sis- ter, Mrs. Earl Machan; -The . bride and groom will reside en a farm near Moncrieff. Mrs. James McDonald, --The death recurred a mile north on the gravel road, in Grey township, of Mrs. Jas. MciDonald on Tues., Mar. 13, from a sudden attack of pneumonia. She was born in Roxboroughshire, Scotland 77 years ago, coning as a child to this country, settling in Grey with her parents. Her husband died 15 years ago. Of a family of eight, one daugh- ter and four sons survive, Mrs. Angus McCuaig, Scaforth; John and James in Grey, and Peter sat Plenty, Sask., and Thomas of Zealandia, Sask. The funeral service's on Sunday were con- ducted by Rev. W. J. Maines, A very pleasant time was spent at the annual oyster supper given under the auspices of the True Blues of Blyth. 200 were present. After sup- oerrcards were played till 10 o'clock, ,nd the remainder of the evening was spent in dancing.. It was .a real old SEAVORTH NEWS.; time dance Said the music was sup- plied by the Meth Striug orchestra, Qtttfe a number were present fr'gnt � Walton end report a splendil titp' utd a bounteous Supper. About 30 ladles met in the school room .of Dttff's United Cantrell on Wed, afternoon, Mar, 14 for the reg- ular monthly Meeting of W,M,S, and L.A. Miss Simpson presided anti 11t - stead of the Bible reading, the Apos- tle's creed was recited, followed with prayer by Mrs. McCallum, Mrs, J, Bennett had charge, of the tepic, "Conditions of Child Labor in China," and Mrs. Roy Bennett told of the social changes which modern indus- try has made in the lives of the leeo- ple of China and Japan, Mrs, Gar- diner had chargs of Current Evessts and read some notes on Trinidad, Our allocation for this year is $400, Meet- ing was closed by all repeating the Lord's prayer, A special Easter service is plan- ned for the Easter meeting, which pramises to be very interesting and W.M.S, are expecting a large repre- sentation from the ladies of the con- gregation, Ismignmomimmitmennamm ANKRUPT1 SHOE SALE 1 It Soni h on $80 "0.00 Stock of Atligh Grade Footwear, bought at a low rate on the dollar, goes on sale Wednesciay, March 21st The price of leather is soaring, the prices of shoes are going up, and NOW just when you need them, we offer these shoes -= good shoes, the best of shoes, at less than the manufacturers coE t. Shoes on tables, "Shoes on stands, Shoes on racks, Dress Shoes, Comfort Shoes, Work Shoes, Slip-. pers, Rubbers, Rubber Bocts, Arch Supports, etc Everything that constitutes a high=class Shoe Stock, goes into this Sale. We could quote you a string of prices as long as your arra, but you must see the Shoes with the prices attached to appreciate the values Val- ues unheard of in this town, or any other town. Buy and Save =- Buy and Save -= Buy and Save The more yo` i• buy, the more you save. It's the chance in a life -time to outfit the whole family for years to come, Get here early'. Don't let anything keep -you away! If necessary mortgage the old homestead toget in on some of the Bargains, Sale starts at 9 a.m. Wednesday, March 21st Opposite the Canadian Bank of Commerce SEAFORTH 1 BLYTlfl 1 The idieiLeatt Mission Band of St. .Andrew's United Church hold a very euccessful, St. Patrick's tea en Sat- ; 'tfrday evening from 5 to 8 o'clock. The tea was welt attended, the pro Band is to be congratulated on their excellent work. everyone lee at the Memorial iHail, Blyth, on Friday night, or you"ll miss the event of the year, The 13, C. S, are presenting their annual com- mencement concert and as ostial it will be a success. Mr. Thomas Millar celebrated his birthday on Tuesday night of last week, entertaining a few of ,his friends to tea, among whom were Mr, and Mrs. James H.'Richmond, • Mr, arid Mrs, Jaynes Scott, of the 8th line, Morris, entertained 'a num- ber of their friends and neighbors to an enjoyable party on Friday evening, Miss Alberta Richmond, who has ibeen'honme for the last few weeks due to a misfortune of falling; returned last' Friday to Goderich to attend the collegiate there. United Y,P,S, This social evening, conducted by Mr. Bisbee, was largely attended, Commencing the devotion- al period'the first verse of "Onward Christian 'Soldier.s";•anti "Blest be the Tie that Binds" was sung together. followed by Dir. Barnby leading in prayer, 'Mr, Bisbee led in a delightful and amusing Irish singsong, including many familiar Irish songs. Several of•, the audience told Irish jokes and a prize was given for tide most humor- ous, Miss MeNa}r winning it, The winners of the costume parade were announced, Miss Fawcetk-garryleg off the chocolates for the ladies and Mr. Tail Caldwell four the gentlemen, Af- ter half an hour of exciting games, everyone partook in a splendid, abun- dant lunch. Mr, Neison Nicholson spent Sunday with his brother George, he MicKillop, Mr. John Johnston has bought Mr. Jack Renwick's farm, 2% utiles north of Blyth and has moved, to his new home this week, Mr. Chas. Cunningham left for the West Tuesday o last week. WAS \'Iola Morrison was. the guest. over the week -end at the home of .ivlrs, Clarence Hollinger, Mr..Wo, Cunningham had the mis- fortune to lose\one his horses, I•t drop- ped dead While at work. Mrs. Joseph and Mrs. Clarence lohiiston spent Tuesday with the former's daughter, Mrs. Colin Fitt - land, of Walton, -- Mr, Christopher Nesbit, who has been in Toronto for the past two months, is visiting his 'brother, Mr, Alfred Nesbit. - Mr, and Mrs. Chas. Nicholson and Gordon spent Saturday with Me. •and Mrs, Clarence Johnston, (Intended for last wet°lt.) • deorn -'Ln Victoria hospital, Lon- don, on March 7, to Me. and Mrs., C. H. Murray, a son (nee Myrtle -Young). Born—,On March 9, in Blyth: to Mr, and Mrs. William Hamm, a son. Miss, Betel Hoover, of Brussels, is visiting her sister, Mrs. Duncan Mc- Callum. Mr. Pate, 'Sr., is n6t enjoying good health at present. HULLETT. Miss :Belle' Fairservice spent •the week end at her home on the 9th, Miss Lily Adams returned home after spending a few days with her sister, • Mr, Lloyd Medd spent the week end at his home. Miss Clete Medd took part in the program at the pie social .and was much appreciated, Mr. Chas. Stewart is wearing a broad smile these days as he has a young son weighing 9 lbs. The Londesboro Institute Domes- tic Science course proved a great suc- cess. 45 enrolled, with 9 new mem- bee's and an average attendanee of 35 The cooking lessons 'kept up interest, with a number of tested recipes. On the closing afternoon Miss Langton, the instructor, gave a taibte setting de- monstration,. along with frozen des- serts and a variety of fancy sand- wiches, which was served to 82 ladies as an afternoon tea, and under Miss Langton's supervision the girls -serv- ed informal style, Miss Barr and Mrs. Hall acted as guests of honor, The afternoon closed with a short ad- dress by Miss Brigham on behalf of the class anti Institute, and presented Miss Langton with a snail gift as a little acknowledgement of their ereteet,ss for her. The annual pie social held under the auspices of the 'W.I. on St. Pat- rick's eve was well attended. The tablesewere nicely decorated in green with abundance of eats. The play, "Eyes of Love," was well presented. Proceeds amounted to $156, DUBLIN. The writer inadvertently omitted last week that a daughter of the tate dlr, and 'Mrs, Robert Fortune of Tuckersmith is the motile]; of Earl A. Carpenter of Duluth, Minn., who won the prize essay on "Lincoln." His fa- ttier, Mr. P. F. Carpenter, is a son of the late Edward Carpenter of Hibbert, Relatives and friends here are pleased to hear of the sucicess of this seven- teen year old youth who is a pupil of the Cathedral High School at Duluth,. Minn. Te Old Tine Singing School, w"as staged in the parish hall Monday night by 28 young folk whe are all good singers. The costumes added much to the scenic effect of the work so well done by the different charac- ters. Dame Plunkett, mistress of the singing school was excellently por- trayed by Mrs. P. F. Benn, while Mr, li P. F. Benn represented Squire Bell- ingham, a distinguished visitor, The chorus work of the class was excellent even though the methods of vocal training were antiquatesi. Dr. A, V. Traynor sang two delightful solos. Tont Butters and John Flanagan also rendered solos and responded to en- cores, Mrs. Mary Bricklin and Miss Mary Beale gave an artistic rendition of Beautiful Isle of Somewhere and responded with Twilight, Miss Mar- garet Jordan who portrayed a negro character in the play, sang a splendid solo, The gentlemen taking part in, the play were Messrs, Tyers, Evans,' Curtin, Carpenter, Butters, Flanagan and Dr. A. V. Traynor. The ladies were Mesdames''Bern, Curtin, Briick- lite, Redmond and the Misses Eckert, Murray, McGrath, M. Krauskopf, H: Kraus'kopf, Hicknell, Dantzer, v. Mc- Connell, S'hca, •C heater, M. Jordan. Mrs, Kathleen Feeney and Mr. Beuer man were the accompanists for the singers. Mr, and- Mrs. John Drake entertain- ed a few friends Friday night. Mr. James Maloney lost a valuable brood mare ,Sunday last. This will be a big loss to Mr. Maloney as it will leave him one horse short for spring work. - Mr. Jahn McConnell, of London, is taking his father's place in the store Mr. D. McConnell, his father, who has been seriously 111, we are glad to know, is improving, Mr. Jas. Jordan, of Detroit, spent the week -end at the home of his fath- er, .lir. James Jordan. A number from here atended the play in St. Columban on March 17th, Miss Annie Ryan. of-Scaforth, spent the week -end with her mother, Mrs, Patrick Ryan. of Hibbert, Mr. John Brennan is wearing a broad smile. It is a gine Mrs. Wm. McDermott slipped and fell on the ice, from which she re- ceived a fracture of the wrist, The play entitled Old Time Sing- ing School, put on by our local tal- ent on Monday evening, was a grand success. 'Each individual was beyond criticism and rendered their different parts creditably. The hall was crowd- ed. We hope to see more from those players in the near future. Useful in Camp. — Explorers, sur- veyors, prospectors and hunters will find Dr. Thomas' Eclectric Oil very useful 10 camp. 'When the feet and legs are wet and cold it is well to rub then freely with the Oil and the re - Snit Will be the prevention of pains in the muscles, and shouid"a-cut, or con- tussion, or sprain, be sustained, noth- 'riw could be better as a dressing or lotion, Want and For Sale ads, 3 times 50c In Memory of the late - Mrs. David W. Somers. "Now the laborer's task 'is o'er: Nov,- tlhe,battle-dav is past; Now upon .the farther shore Lands the voyager at last. Father.in Thy graciouskeepi,ng Leave . we now • thymeservant sleeping.," HIBBERT. The regular meeting of the Council was held on,Monday. Mara 19. 'All members present. Minutes of last meeting read And conifir•med: Tenders for operating the stone crusher were opened and the tender of P. Parson at Zee per yard was accepted. The Nor- ris Dram By -taw Was read a first time and provisionally adopted. The En- gineer's report on the Hocking drain. which was read on March 5 and Laid. over to this meeting was adopted and the Clerk instructed to prepare' a by- law, etc. Owing to pressure of busi- ness usiness the appointment of fenceviewers and poundkecpers was deferred till the next meeting of the Council. The Road Superintendent was instructed to purchase bwo medium size graders. Orders were issued 011"the Treacurgr amounting to $40.34. Council then ad- journed to meet again en Monday, the 9th day of April; at 1' p.nt. J. Jordan, Clerk, BAYFIELD, The funeral . of • Lucinda Osmond, wife of- the late David Robertson; who died at the home of her daugh- ter, Mrs. M. MacAuley, Woodward ave.,Sault Ste. Marie, Ont., after an illness of five months, was held on Friday, -March 2, front the family residence, 181 Elgin se, Rev. D. An- derson of Toronto conducting -the ser- vice, after which the Rebekahs held a private service, Interment tool: place at Greenwood cemetery. She leaves to mourn her loss .two. daughters, Mrs. M. MacAulay of Sault Ste. Marie and Mrs. A, Hughes' of Gary, Ind, Fvur sisters and two brothers also survive: Mrs. Louisa Walters, of Goderich; Miss, Emily' Osmond, 13ayfieid; Mrs. Mande Park- inson, Detroit, and Mrs, Nellie Hay- ward, San Pedro, California; Mr, Win. Osmotiti, Bayfield, and Mr. Chas. Card, Winnipeg. Those from out- of-town who attended the funeral, were Mrs, Louisa Walters, Goderich; M•rs, Maude Parkinson, Detroit; Miss Lucy Walters, Detroit, and Mrs.' Al fan, Hughes, Gary. Many beautiful floral tributes' conveying. messages . of sympathy from a large circle of. friends were received. SEAL ORTH MARKETS. • Wednesday, March 21st. Wheat, per bus.. 41 ' Barley, per bus. 83c -85c Oats, per bus. . , 65e Buckwheat, per bus. 75c-80 Shorts, per cwt. Brain, per cwt. Butter, per lb. Eggs, per doe, , . Potatoes, per bag . $1.50 Hogs, per cwt•. , .. $8,75 Chickens, live, 5-6 lbs,, per 11) 17x22 • Chickens dressed, 4, 5. 6 lbs...... ,. per ib 20c -28c Old hens live 5 lbs„, per Ib. 20c-22 Otci hens, dressed, ....per Ib. 22c-25: 1.90-2.00 $1,90-2,00 35c-380 22c -30c U AES7)EI 22; .198$. OVERSTOCKED explains, h3. a word, the reason for this sale. Without anyfrills, we are giving, fora' short period EXTRAORDINARY ORDIN A.Y BARGAINS in QUALITY SITOI,S and RUBBERS and let prices speak for themselves, Read every item in this advertisement—it means a big saving to yon. Many bargains notadvertised here. Buy.Your Spring shoes Here and Save Money WOMEN'S OXFORDS AND $4,25, STRAPSaleprice SLIPPERS Patent leather with low heels. Regular values toe e95 BOYS' SOLID LEATHER SCHOOL SHOES 'New stock. Sizes 1 to 5. Reg. values to $3.50, " A = -Sale price 4.1174alleirs.P BUY GOLOSHES FOR NEXT SEASON, Women's Fawn Low Goloshes Sale price 82.25 Women's Grey Low Goloshes Sale price •$2.25 Women's Black Low Goloshes Sale price .$1.95 lmemereemaanseeemeesemeaseemememee MEN'S WORK SHOES Solid stock with Wearflex or Ranco soles. Sale prices $2.95 and $3.45 m.esesa. aaeu MISSES' STRAP SLIPPERS AND OXFORDS • ,New Spring styles, Patent leather. Sizes 11 to 2. Values up to $2,550.. r� 9 Sale "Brice ... da, ■ WOMEN'S CUSHION SOLE OXFORDS AND STRAP SLIPPERS Flue kid uppers, Valuesaltip' to $3:65: 56.95 Sale price .. SAVE ON RUBBERS Women's Rubbers , . .... , .75c Men's Rubbers ..... .$1.00 Men's Rubber Boots .....$3,45 YOUNG MEN'S NEW SPRING OXFORDS Balloon toe, rubber a c heels. Sale price.. l WOMENIS OXFORDS, Classic Make aC Patent leather and .Gunmetal Calf. Regular values Arto $4.95, Sa i Pricc e $` /55 Pr WOMEN'S, PATENT LEATHER STRAP SLIPPERS • New Spring styles. Values to pfP Sale priee . . ■9� .,.. All goods sold at Stole Prices Positively Cash. �ICYffithoo SEAPORTS Remember the Place. The Corner Shoe Store,. e titer e - ee ,..«..t' dtMerg god Qeanin*Wct March 261931 1928 To further encourage the production 'of better crops and in fighting the deadly weed menace, Farmers are urged to bet aside the week of March 26th to ,3/st u Ontario Farman' Seed Cleaning Week. Doyour part in ridding the Province of noxious ,weeds, which destroy Ontario's crops to the extent of million of dollars every year. The Ontario Department of Agriculture is prepared to co-operate to the fullest extent. Clean seed means larger dividends in dollars and cents, free- dom from weeds, and a finer appearance of your crops. Use this coming week to have clean seed ready for sowing at the earliest suitable date, ONTARtd DEPARTMENT OF AGRICU1,1'URE Parliament Buildings. Toronto HON. JOHN S. MARTIN Minister W. n, ROADHOUSE Deputy MisIeter