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The Seaforth News, 1929-03-28, Page 1Once more the Heavenly .Power Makes all things new And domes the red -plowed hills With loving blue;. The blackbirds have their wilts,. The throstles too, Seatorth WHOLE SERIES VOL. 51, No. 13, „F Easter Novelties From 5 cts, 10s ct . u p to $1 See our window display p Y The -•O1ympia: i special '•'''""m'a HURON OLD ,BOYS ASSOCI- ATION OF SSOCI-ATION-OF TORONTO The Huron Qld Boys of Toronto introduced a new feature :into' their winter. entertainments, when on Fri- day evening last they held. a euchre and box -social at Hygeia Hall, Elm Street. This was considered an experi- ment in the way of entertainments, but, although the weather was very. (Disagreeable, there was a splendid at- tendance, and the beautiful display of decorated boxes ,i?f refreshments was something remarkable, There was verykeen competition amongst the. ladies and it was with difficulty that' the, judges; Dr. and Mrs. Moore, sel- ected ;the prize winner, 'Mrs.' G. C. Youn one, of the most popular mem- bers'"of the associatipn, carried off the honors, and the box when auctioned off, realized the'handsonte "-sum of three dollars, Mr. J. A. 'MeLatea,' Honorary President, being, the buyer. The boxes were auctioned off with ra- pidity, running (roan !fifty cents up to three dollars. Mr. and Mrs. H. B. ,Stowe super- vised the bridge and euchre, and very handsome prizes were awarded to the ' [ sttcces�hil competitions, !Dancing,' old time and new •time, was carried on until '1 a,r, with a professional caller` off and a violin orchestra. . The following are the names of some of those present:— Mr. and Mrs. A. E. [Forbes, Mr. and Mrs. E. C. King and Miss King; Mr. and Mrs. E. ,Floody and Miss Floody; Mr. and Mrs, B. H. Mc- Creath and Mrs. W.McCreath; Mr. and Mrs W. Powell; Mr, and Mrs; H. B. Stowe; Mr. and (Mrs. L. M. Pringle; Mr. and Mrs. Lack Ken- nedy; Mr. and Mrs: John 'Moon; Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Guy; 3vlr, and Mrs. W. Paterson (Long Branch); Mr. and 'Mrs. P. 'Sandwich ' (Long Branch); Mr, and' Mrs. W. Todd; •Mr. C, A. Robertson, M.P.P, ('Goderich); Mr. J, A. McLaren; Dr: and Mrs. 5, Moore; Dr. and Mrs. H. J. Hod- gins; Mr. and Mrs. G. C. Young; Mr. A. G. Smith; Mr. G. A. New- ton; Mr. R.. T. Irwin, (Thornhill); Mr, A. D. Fisher; Mr. H. E. Wor sell;. Mr, Robt: (Holmes; Mr. Russell Brown; Mr.. Jas. Armstrong; Mr. J. Turner; \Ir. J. E. [Ferguson; - 'Mr. D. A. Ducie; Mr, Reg Williams; Mr. Geo, Hoffman ('Sebringville); Mr. W H. Ferguson- Mrs. D. Thompson. Mrs. 0, L. Bates, Mrs F. A. Lewis, Mrs. T. B. Hughes, 'Mrs. A. _Me - Gregor, Mrs. J. Hanley; Miss s Constance Stewart, Miss 'I Little, Miss Adeline Ross, Miss Florence Finn, Miss M. Doherty, Miss M. Do- herty, Miss M. Watt, Miss Annie Ha- milton, Miss Hunter, Miss Pearl His, sey, Miss Olive Bates, Miss M. Mc- Neill. Mrs. 5. Sneyd and many others whose navies could not be obtained. Notes of the Evening. Much .real sympathy was expressed for Mrs. J. A. McLaren, who was confined to her home on account of a fractured' ankle.' She was very much missed, Everybody. was delighted to see' Mrs. R. C. King on hand again, after a protracted illness. ..SEED POTATOES GOVERNMENT Certified Stock from Prince Edward Islami; Irish Cobblers and (Green;Mountain; per (bag $1:50 --CRI.CO; - Special advertising offer. A special 13c ,pie plate with .each 'Pound of Crisco at 3nC (the regular 'price of r6/. !See this newpateint pie plate, 'and .get a sample pound at least.` of Crisco, 'the beet • shortening 'We GOLDEN SYRUP. -Reg. c 1oC for ..... ++ 35 , }This is a dual purpose syrup for baking or, table. We are offering at 25 per ,cent. BIEILOW"REGU- DAIR WH�OLES!ALLE COST. 4011.11tIINUM WARE, We have stall leftze..oittstan:d: CO:" ing values �7 at MAPLE SYRUP.—,Splendid quality. (Per wine .gallon .............$2.00 Rei. Impersal gallon $2.50 • BAKING POWDER.—IHutchison's, per pound can .,...,.......,25c BROOMS. -5 string red 'handles regular t4ar fisc for'mei.. BAKING MOLASSES in bulk.• lb ........ .............. 6c BAKING SYRUP in bulk for best quality procurable, lb 10c SALMON, 'Red [Sockeye per large can SALMON, Red Cohoe per large can 35c SALMON, pink per large can 20c 'Butter, Egg's, Dried Apples, Feathers, &c, taken in exchange for groceries F D.' HUTCHISON Phone Phor Phood 166 ,,40c Worms feed upon the vitalify of children and endanger their lives. A simple and effective remedy is' Mo- ther Graves' Worm Exterminator.' The Best Shoes for Men, Women and Children at Lowest Prices FW W1GG BOOTS AND SHOES SEAFORTII SEAFORTH, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, MARCH 28, 1929 Laelc'Kennedy was the liviliest bid- ` WITH THE ,HORSE I • der of the evening,He must have se-.' SHOE TOSSERS cured at least half a dozen boxes, A. D, Fisher, mi ti na"n e inventor, (known as 'Shincey" in Clinton for- ty years ago) was very much an the job, and secured one of the best boxes, ec eta S r ry Bloody, with his usual 'Orange proclivities was the lucky bid - dei on the 'Orange and Blue box, and it was a beauty. He is holding it for next 12th of July. A. G. ,Smith, formerly of the Wing - ham "Tints -(Advance," got a• big heart for o hisboxand it verywsap- propriate, for A. G is one of the e. Mrs, A 'McGregor, formerly of the Clinton "New Era," and the Wing - ham "Advance," attended' the func- tions for the first time, and was de - The old time dances were more popular than ever, and "Allam and Left" is now a popular movement. R, T. Irwin, teacher, of Thornhill, was one oaf the first arrivals. He .pret- ty nearly beat G A. Newton. • "Piper's Dam" was the label on one of the boxes. It sold for a high price, and it ,is rumored that the con- tents were supplied, by Bert Mc- Crh. R'o'eatbert Holmes, ea M;P. informed Charlie Robertson, rayl P.P., that elec- tions were far more expensive in West, Huron some years ago, than they are at the present time, as you don't have to buy any silk dresses now. (President .Forbes is well satisfied with the experiment, and he promises no a them on ei dui n the Autumn utumn season. McKILL'OP W.M.S. The McKillop Branch of the Unit- ed Church W.M.S. met at the home of Mrs. Robb. 'on"Thursday, March 21. There were about fifty ladies present. After the usual time spent in sewing, 'the, meeting was opened by singings hyitvn,,the president, :Kra• George Dale, 'presiding; ,Mrs, Lane led in the opening prayer, alter which Mrs. Dale read the'Blible lesson, A reading was given''` by Mrs. Laing, a piano solo by' 'Miss Evelyn ,Harburn`, another -;reading' by Mrs, Finlaysorfi and a solo by Mrs. `McGavin, The meeting was closed by repeating the Lord's prayer in unison. The collec- tion amounted to about $12.00. Lunch was served and a pleasant social hour spent by all. POSTAL INFORMATION. There will be no rural delivery on Good Friday. Wickets at the Post Office will be open from 12 to 1 p.m. ENGAdEMENT. 'Mr. and Mrs, Russel Richmond, of Blyth, announce the engagement of their only daughter, Elva Pearl, to Harry J. Bolger; son of Mr. and Mrs. John Bolger, of (Walton. ENGAGEMENT. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Holmes an- nounce the engagement of their youngest daughter, Gladys' F. Irene, to Percy Frederick Nash, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs, Daniel Nash, 77 Charles. Street, "Stratford, formerly of oSfeaApril.forth, wedding to take place 13th: The Seaforth h Horse Shoe held Clt ib he d their annual meeting in Carnegie Li- brary recently olid appointed 'the fel- lowing officers; R. H. Sproat, press, dent; t, Loi is I•ioegy, John McLntosh, vice presidents; R.Pinkney, y, a ec treas. John McIntsh and 5. H. Reid, tournament committee. Grounds committee R. Hogg, Joseph Gibson, R. Archibald, Judging by the attend- ance at this !sleeting they will have a reallive 1 cubr 2 fo 19 9 having g a n some 42[ ntembei s in 1928. 9 8. This game is proving very popular in the Province and some of the best players are from Western Ontario. A meeting is be- ing held in London on Good Friday of delegates from -all parts of the pro= vince, It is altogether likely a cir- cuit will be formed in Huron and compete in friendly, games. The grounds committee are already at work improving t h e grounds and lighting system. Mr. 3, H. Reid will add a quoiting course adjacent to the grounds for anyone wishing to play quoits Come along and enjoy a real season's fun, EARLY MORNING FIRE.. Kruse Bros. chopping mill in Eg- monclville was razed to the ground by fire early Tuesday morning: It is believed the fore originated in the roam housing the large electric ino- tor, but the cause is not known, Total 'loss of building, machinery and equip- ment will run close to $6,000, about one-third of which is coveredby in- surance. At 3 o'clock Mr. Charles Kruse was startled out of bed by the noise of the fire and on reaching the windove of his room facing the mill, found the building a mass Of flames. Another Egmondville resident, Mrs. W. F. McMillan, was awakened at the same time and an alarm sent in Sea - forth Fire Brigade responded Ito the call, but owing to the d'is'tance from the nearest..hydrant, a hose line could not be connected. The firemen and neighb-ors fought foe several hours ,to protect'the Kruse home; and the long -roofs of the tile yard from showers of sparks blown directly over them' by a strong north •wind. A sligh, shift of the wind threatened. the -balm l• of. Mr. James Love, Had an east wind been blowing all the houses; and buildings on Egmondville !street near the church would have 'been in grave danger. 1 As well as, thechopping equipment, much of the' ttle-making machinery, forms, roils and tables, were .destroy- ed. The value of belting. in des build- ing was alone $1150 and the big motor was valued at $1200. The mill, part frame and part brick, was built six- teen years ago, one year before Kruse As Bros. bgan operating their tile yard. o rebuilding and installing new machinery, no decision has been. made. No fire *as kept in the building at night, but the mill had been in ope- ration all day Monday, the last load of chop being hauled away by Scott Cliff at a few minutes to six o'clock. A motorist coming from Goderich, eported having seen the reflection of he fire as far away as 'Clinton., SMALL HEWS EGG. - The champion small hen's egg of the season was brought into The News office by Mr. George. Clarke, of Constance. It measures 3/ x $ai inches. Northside United Church Special Easter Music SUNDAY, MARCH 31st Rev W. P. LANE, B.A., Minister. C. A. HOWEY, A.L.C.M. Organist. —11 A. M.— • Subject, ''Why Weepest Thou" Anthem; "King, of Kings'' ......,,,,, ,,,,,Simper, Solo part, Mrs, Westcott Sunday School -2.30 p.m. —7 P. M.— CANTATA, "DARKNESS AND DAWN" By Peace This beautiful Cantata will be presented by the Choir PART ONE 1. Introduction, "Midnight Ito Calm" Organ 2. Chorus and Quartette "Lo, at Noon, 'Tis 'Sudden !Night"... Coir 3.Solo and Quartette, "And When Jesus Rose Up"....Miss .:Miss H. Lane 4.+B Chorus, "Behold, the Son ofMan" Choir 5. Solo, "And While Ide Yet Spake" . .........Miss IR. Thompson 6. Chorus and Quartette, "The 'Royal 'Ban'ners Forward Go'. .Choir 7, Solo, "And 'When They Were Come to a Place" :Miss R. Thompson 8. Chorus, "Thou That Destroyest the Temple" Choir 9. Bass Solo, "Now from the Sixth Hour Dr, Burrows 10. Solo, "And at the Ninth Hour" Miss Thompson 1'1. Chorale, ' T'hy'Life Was Given; for Me," Choir PART TWO 12. Solo,;'tWhen the Even was Come" Mrs. Hill 13. 'Solo and Chorus, "When It Began to Dawe" 'Dr, Burrows and Choir 14, Solo, "Ile Is Not Here" Mrs, Bechely IS. Hymn `Alleluia! Alleluia!" Choir 16, Solo "I 'Ann Alpha and Omega" Mr, S. Scott 17. Chorus "And 'Behold, .I Have the Keys" Choir Quartette parts taketi>by Mrs,' Close, 'Mrs. 'Wilson, Mr, Close and Mr. Savasige EVERYBODY WELCOME PUBLIC MEETING. At a well attended meeting in Car- negie library hall of .Monday a en ev - in closing clo ing the stores at eleven o" - clock Saturday nights was discussed: Mr, William Hartry presided, Mit- chell, Clinton and Exeter are also i eons[ ern d g the matter. There is a feeling e that the at lateboors o ars interfere with fitting observance of the Sab- bath day, not necessarily by the mer- chants, but by the community at large. Considerable opposition was advanced by the merchants on sev- eralamid r g 5 Mayor Golding explanted that the council has no legal power to pass a bylaw enforcing closing hours, and that any action is therefore entirely in the hands of the business men. It was finally decided that any further reference to the 'matter be handled through the industrial committee. CAPT. EDWARDS SPEAKS IA goodly Y nun cher werep r North Side Church YoungPeople's on Tuesday evening to hear Captain Edwards, a former well -!beloved pas- tor as he delivered a very inspiring address on the subject, "The Unfin- ished Task", dr as he termed it, "The Dotted Line," The Social Committee of which Mrs. Chapman is convenor,. were in charge of the evening's en- tertainment and provided a program of splendid merit, consisting of a vo- cal solo by Mrs. (iDr.) Bechely; a violin selection by Mr. Eugene Dun- can, accompanied on the piano by Miss Mary Barber; reading, Miss Doreen Hudson; quartette, consisting of Misses Bessie Cluff, Margaret Cud'nt'ore, Margaret Crich, Helen Lane; readings by 'Miss Jean Smith; solo by Mr. R. E. Bright, Mr. Craw- ford, president of the society, occu- pied the chair, .Rev. W. P. Lane led n the %opening prayer. Refreshment al nd a social half hour followed the program. Another excellent 'program is planned for pent week. 'SI'STER PASSES AWAY. Word has' been received' here death of i i hf the Mrs.' Katherine Smith, of Flint, Mich.;; ' who was born and brought up on the .Mill ' .Road, Tucker- smith, the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Cameron and the first break in a family o€ nine children. Mrs. Smith spent her girlhood' days in and around her home, and attend- ed Egmondville sch'ool where she was very popular and a great 'favor- ite with all, her acquaintances. She had been in failing health for over a year but was able to spend several weeks here last summer and attend- ed the Jubilee services in Egrnond- villa where she had been a member before leaving here. _ Her husband, Frank Smith, died in Flint, seven years ago. Mrs. Smith was 73 years of age. One son Otto, survives, with whom she had made her home for some time. Her brothers, Mr, James Cameron and Mr, Peter Cameron, and her sis- ter, Mrs. Charles Wasman, are at- tending the funeral at Flint, where she will be buried, MRS, WILLIAM LEITCH. A former resident of this district, Mrs. William Leitch, of London: passed away in Victoria Hospital of that city on Tuesday evening, March 26. Mrs. Leitch was Annie Hinnh- le y, daughter of the late John ?inch - ley, and was born at Constance 58 years ago. About 30 years ago- she was married to William Leitch, of ater Con an they went toce. !afterwards purchased a store in Egmondville, where they resided for a time, going to 'London 10 years ago, Besides her husband. Mrs. Leitch, who was the youngest gest of a family of eight, is sur- :aired by two brothers, Edward Hin- cliley, of Seaforth, and. John Hinch,ey of Stratford :rl% .funeral will be held in Seaforth .on Thursday at 1:30 o'clock- from the home of her brother, Mr. E. H nchley. Rev. I. P Kaine will conduct the service; Inter- •ment will take place in. Egmondville cemetery. EASTER SERVICES AT ST: JAMES' CHURCH Easter Sunday will be observed in St. James'. Church with High Mass sung by the- pastor, 'Rev. Father. Goetz, at 800 a.nt followed by a Low 'Mass at 10.30 am., -with special sermons at each Mass • At 7.30 p.m, the choir tinder the di- rection of the organist, Mrs. M. Dev- ereaux, will sing "Stearn's Vespers" in B flat, the services concluding with Benediction of the Most Blessed Sac- rament. MOVING TO EXETER, Exeter Times -[Advocate: Mr. Her- man Dayman, of Seaforth, has enter- ed a partnership with his brother, Mr, Alwyn,Deyman as agents for the In- ternational Harvester Company in Exeter and the firm will be known as Dayman Bros. For some years Mr, H, Dayman has been working in a gar- age in Seaforth. He has rented the residence of the late •William Treble, possession on the• is't of April, SUCCEEDS G. R, PATERSON, Mr, G. R. Paterson, who has held the position of Agrictiltural Repre- sentative for the County of Huron for the last two years, has been trans- ferred by the Department of Agricul- ture to a similar position in. the Coun- ty of Peel Mr, G. A, McCague, who has been Mr. Paterson's efficient as- sistant, has been appointed Agricul- tural Representative for Huron, Phone 84 O follow, leaping la ad, The season's lure! 0 heart, look down and up, ^lichee secure, . Warns as the ereetts cup, Like st ,wrlrc,pa—pure! • Tennyson. $1 A YEAR EASTER DIAMONDS Easter -tide's most favorite gift' is a Diamond,— just naturally so. Its purity, clarity and its brilliant lustre. have Avon for it a place in the esteem of ,people that can hardly be equalled by any other gift. And so DIAMONDS FOR EASTER has become almost an axiom in present day gift giving. 'We have beautiful Diamond Rings at from, $25 up Every Diamond guaranteed as to quality Fred S. Savauge JEWELER OPTOMETRIST THE GIFT SHOP Phones 194 SEAFORTH, ONT. Res. 1,0 LIONS CLUB March 26th was aala 'evening vening for the Seaford Den when 'District Gov- ernor Jack Connell,District Secretary Stan Moss together with thirty Lions from the Stratford and Goderich Dens joined the Seaforth cubs at their regular semi-monthly meeting., Lion Chief Dr. Mackay acted as chairman and between courses called an Lions Jaynes Stewart and John Beattie and Mr. Hoyle from Stratford for solos which were excellently given, District Secretary Stan Moss - spoke briefly regarding. the District Convention to be held in London in June. District Governor Jack Con- nell in a spirited, eloquent, enthusias- tic and earnest address made a strong appeal for the highest ideals of Zion- ism and told' of the fine work being done by some of She other clubs. At the close of his address, Governor Connell presented each of the clubs present with their respective charters from the International Association of Lions Club of Canada, formed, April 1st, 1928. Brief speeches of accep- tance and thanks were made by the Chiefs of the three clubs, Chas Ding- man for Stratford, Willis Fraser for Goderich and Dr. Mackay for Sea - forth, WINTHROP 'TheeGl e Club met at the home of Mr, and Mrs. Ferg. Bullard last 'Tues- day. The evening was spent in pro- gressive euchre. Miss Lydia Reid carried off ladies' first prize, a fruit bowl, and men's prize, a brass ink holder, and paper weight, went to Mr. Bill Trewartha, Consolation prizes went to Mr. Jno, .Montgomery and Mrs, A. A. Cuthill. A dainty lunch was served by the hostess. Messrs. Tim Eaton, George Eaton, Ferg. ' Bullard and Nels, Govenlock spent•Manday in Stratford,' Mrs. Harold Smalldon of" Walton, pent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Ferg Bullard. i'fr, and "Mrs. W. C. Bennett of ,Walton spent Sunday.. with Mr,. and Mrs. George Eaton: Mr, and Mrs.: Melvin Clarke spent Sunday with friends in Varna. Don't forget the dance in the Win- throp hall, Thursday, March' 28th_ Beuermann orchestra' in attendance.' The Ladies' .Aid,. and W.M.S. -wilIi hold -their: next meeting at -the home- of Mrs, Robert Campbell on Wednes- day, April 3rd. Mr. and Mrs. S . S'hanonn spent. Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. James, Hudson of ,Seaford, Mr. and Mrs. P. Little and Mr. J. Billiard attended the funeral of Mise-. Davidson of Clinton on Sunday_ CONSTANCE. Mrs. George !Cook of Goderich- township is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Joe Riley at present. Mr. Leo Stephenson purchased a. new truck last week. Mrs, Robert Grimoldby spent last - week with friends in Seaforth and Tuckersmith; Mr. John Ferguson has been busy - this week in the village with his trac- tor and saw. Mr. and Mrs. Tom Riley of Clin— ton spent Sunday in the village. Mr. and 'Mrs. Sidney Dolmage ofc= Seaforth visited with Mr, and ?firs_ George Riley on Sunday. EUCHRE & DANCE GW.V.A.CLUB' ROOMS` MONDAY, pril st SEAFORTH LAWN BOWLING CLUB This is your invntatfon . " Be on time -8.15' p:rn, sharp CLOSE'S 8 -PIECE ORCHESTRA, Remember the Easter Concert GOOD FRIDAY NIGHT in North Side United Church Snder auspices of Sunday School An entirely different programme this year, including Mr. J. H. Cameron Of Torono CANADA'S FOREMOSTt tENTERTAINER Miss McElroy. Of London TALENTED ELOCUTIONIST And the new setting to Pauline Johnson's "Canadian Barn" as ar- ranged by our own Mr; Harry Livens; whose musical ability is now becoming so widely known. This will be a real Concert and you will be delighted all the way through. Community Singing, 8 o'clock, Concert, 8115 sharp. Admission 25 Cents.