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The Seaforth News, 1932-01-14, Page 1A shall Alco of in•lc, Palling like dew,. upon a. thought; produces Tat which makes thousands, perhaps millions, think.—Byron, HURON COUNTY'S LEADING NEWSPAPER WHOLE 'SERIES, VOL, 54. No, 1. This world that we're Is nli hty hard to beat, You get a thorn with every !Btnt ain't the roses sweet, 11 n ase, SEAFO•RTH, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, JANUARY 14, 932. Phone 84. DINNERS and SUPPERS Regularly HOT LUNCHES at all hours OUR HOME MADE SPECIALTIES Prices Reasonable The Olympia Confectionery and Restaurant Pumpkins and Citrons 5c Each. Large and small sizes regularly 10c to 18c. KIEN'Z!IN'E AMI1VIO'NIA.-2 for 15c 4 for 25c. 'Doe's •not's'hrink'wool- lens nor fade colorsin garments that are washed according to di- rections. HUTCHIS!OIN'S BAKKING POW.. DER -116 oz, cans 25c. Has long been our best seller and is .in- creasing. in popularity, There is a reason. BAKER'S S'NOW'DRIFT SHRED- DED COCOANUT. -per 1'b 25c ELECTRIC LIGHT BULBS. — 25, 40, or 60"s each 25c or '5 for 1.00 Guaranteed 1000 hours. Youmay get as low .prices but can you get the, guarantee ? ARISTOCRAT PEAS, large, 'ten'der juicy, per tin 15c These compare favorably with 20e peas. 3 LARGE CANS TOMATOES (or Corn, Peas .and Toma'to'es as- sorted 25c 'TEXA'S SEEDLESS GRAPE- FRUIT, good size 4 for 25c SHELL BRAND FRENCH CAS- TILE SOAP, large. bar. , .. 30c ,CANADIAN CASTILE SOAP 9 cakes ..:.............'..•,r 25c 'TIOSLET SOAP (and,a proper good one) 3 cakes, 10c GREAT STAR FLOUR, most popu- lar for quality and price, per cwt., $2.50 DE LUXE JELLY POWDERS Special 6 FOR 25c 1VIc'LA'REN'S JELLY POWDERS 4 for 25c, and with each 4 pack- ages one 'fancy Aluminum Jelly Mould. We advertised these jelly moulds over, a month ago, but owing to the tre- mendous demand for•lthe'm the manu- facturer couldn't anu-facturer,.couldn't produce thein fast enough. We expect them this week, however. F. D. HUTCHISON Phone Phor Phood �t 4' 166 QUALITY -SERVICE E:L BOX 71 CELEBRATES -100TH- BIRTHDAY Thomas Sage "Grand Old Man" of Howi'ek T'ownsh'ip ie Harron Coun- ty, who observed his 100th' birthday on Tuesday, jar. 112, hlas been receiv- ing 'felic'itations this week. 'Mr. Sage is a br.other of Mrs. McCulla of Sea- forth who is 96 ,coons Of age and who lives with. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Ste- wart, North Main Street. Mr. Sage ,has paid :a number of vis'i'ts to Sea - earth since Mr's. MdCulla came' to Seaforth from K'i;ppen. Mr, Sage is in ,generally ,goc'd health, though his eye- sight is £allii'ng, which is his only hin- drance to his favorite pastime' of ,plowing. He has lived' in Huron County since the Fenian Raids. CHURCH CARD. North Side United Church,—pastor; Rev, W. P. Lane, B.A. +Sriday, Jan. 17th. 11atm.-"+Public Worship. Subject, "Strength Decayed:" 2.30 p.m—Sunday ' Sc'hoo'l and Bible Classes. 7 pan,—!Public Worship. Subject, "Selling the Birthright," First in Series, "Le'sson's ,from the Life and Titres of Jacob." SUCCUIti:BED TO INJURIES. Mrs. Sarah Fitzgerald, a former re- sident of Seaforth, passed away at the home of her daughter, l4rs. Henry Fowler at London on Tuesday after- noon from injuries received our Sun- day in a car accident. ''Mrs. Fitzgerald is survived by one son, Mr. Rolland Fitzgerald, 'Toronto, with whom she has been making her home, and two daughters, Mrs. Harry 'Stewart of town and Mrs. !Henry Fowler, Lon- d'o'n, ions, Stewart and Miss Flor- ence Fowler, sister of Mr. Fowler, have been in London • this week and will attetrtr item tttnerar ar To'wman- vil'le. The London Free Press says: Receiving what were thought to be minor injuries in a motor car accid- ent •on Sunday afternoon, Mrs, Sarah Fitzgerald, ino•ther of Mrs, Henry E. Fowler, 1267 King street, died at her daughter's home, Coroner Dr. E. L. Hodgins wa.s called nn connection with the death, but as it was not di- rectly attributed to the injuries it was decided that no inquest would be ne- cessary, Mrs. Fitzgerald, 'whose home was at 82 Corley avenue, Toronito, was visiting at the hone of her daugh- ter in this city. On Sunday after- noon, while riding in the rear seat of her son-in-law's car, she suffered in- jury. Fowler was driving east om Dundas 'street, just west of Quebec street, when. a car driven by E. H. Thompson of the Richmond Hotel, skidded on the road as . it was ap- proac'hin'g the 'Fowler cat from the eats. The two machines collided. and Fowler's Machine was forced over the curb. Mrs. Fitzgerald; the only one injured, received several fractured ribs and bruises. Not thou'gh't to be seriously hurt, she was' taken to her daughter's home, but due to her ad- vanced age failed to recover, The funeral service was .held et her dau'gh- ter's home, Interment will be made in B'awm'anville on Friiday at 2 p.m." a CHAN CDL ULD The Chancel Guild of :Sit. Thomas' Anglican Church held their annual meeting at the home of the presid'ent, Miss Clara Piinkney on 'Tuesday ev- ening, Jan. 12th, There were four- teen members present. The Rev. ;Mor. Myers opened' the meeting with pray- er. After the transaction of all busi- ness, ;Mr. Myers took the chair for the election of officers for 1932 The following were all elected by acclama- tion: Honorary presidents, 3/1,iss E'nnily Cse'eswe'1'l acid Miss Guerra Brown; president, Miss Clara Pinkney; vice President, M'is's 1.)ibbte Freeman; sec retary, Miss Grace Pe'thiic'k; treasur- er, Miss : Annie Smith. At the close of the meeting a social time was spent and a dainty lunch served by Miss Pin leney. THE BARBARA KIRKM•AN AUXILIARY Of First Presbyterian Church. are putting on a Shawl Pageant on Wednesday, Jan. 20th At Eight O'IClock Sharp Cane and treat y'oursellf to an even- ing al real entertainment. Admission 25c HURON COUNTY WINS IN vice. Miss Jeckell, the presid'en't, BACON LITTER COM!PETITI'OiN' then re'sunted the chair and the rope tition of the Lord's Prayer in unison concluded a very interesting meeting. In the 1931 Bacon Litter Competi- tion conducted by the Provincial 'a'nd Federal !Jive Stock B'ranche's, the' Pro'v'ince was divided into five dis- tricts. Huron County was _ grouped f» d'istciict No. 4, along with, the counties' of Wellington, Greyr-Brnce and Dufferin, The 'results, recently •pubilisshed s'htoav that in district 'N'o, 4 contestants fromILuro'n finished in the following order: 1st, 2n'd, 3rd, 4Ith, 6th, 7lth, 9th, 11th and 15th. The names of the first .four winners are as fol'l'ows; '1st. Russel T. Bolton, Dublin. 2nd. Earl Hralblcirk, Walton. 3rd. W. G. E. Brown, Dungannon. 4th, D, A. Laidlaw, Blyth. ':,'Ir. Bolton, who also won first place in his district in last year's corn_ petition, nva'rketed 14 hogs, weighing 2910 lb's. which is an average weight of approximately 20811bs. each. The litter was m'ar'keted when 160 days old and graded 10 selects and 4 ba- coM. To Earl H1a'b'k'irk, who secured se- cond place, goes the credit of produc- ing the greatest tonnage in the entire c'ompetiltion. His entey of 14 hogs weighed 3,100 lbs. at 190 days of age and graded. 14 selects and 3 bacons. From the standing obtained, it would ap'pe'ar that Huron County produces market hogs which 'compare very favorably with those of other counties in the ,Province, and we have reason to be proud of the high stand- ing which contestants from this coun- ty secured' in the competition just completed, HURON PRESBYTERIAL 'The annual meeting of the Huron Presbyterial of the 'Women's Miss- ionary Society of the Presbyterian Church in Canada was held in Clin- ton Presbyterian Church on Tuesday, January 12th. _ieiiss Jeckell, of Exeter, president, opened the meeting at 'eleven o'clock. Mrs,' McE'wan, of Goderich, gave the Scripture reading and Mrs. Lane, of Goderich, offered a prayer. Miss Jeckell gave an'in'structive and interesting talk dealing with different po'in'ts which were under discussion at the October Board meeting in To- ronto, bringing out many hints and suggestion's for the various officers. She specially stressed the importance of the W.M.S. members assisting and encouraging the Mission Bands and Canadian Girds in. Training in every p'ossible way, making thein .feel the do -operation of the auxiliaries'. T'he reports of bhe d'ifferen't secretaries were well 'read and were very gratify- ing, showing live interest in the work anid a desire to cope with the world condition of to -day. !Mrs. Rhode's, Of Exeter, gave a clever and concise resume of the year's work. The replant of Mrs. T. Swan Smith of Seaforth, treasurer and finance sec- retary, delighted the members, „...who were pleased to know that the Pres- b'yiterial had not only attained its al- location, but had gone beyond, having ra'i'sed $3,430.89. A very interesting discussion on several points in the Blue' Book was led by the president. The Ba r ,(field W. M. IS, invited the Presbyterial VO hold the September meeting in their church which in- vitation was heartily accepted. 'Mot's. Fair, Of Clinton, convenor of the nominating committee, presented her report, and the following officers were ins'tal'led for 1932: Honorary president, Mrs. J. C. Greig, Seaforth.; president, Miss L. M. Jec'keli Exeter; 1st voice president, Mrs. Lane, Goderich; 2nd vice pre•s1d- den't, Miss Taylor, Blyth, 3rd' vice ,president, Mrs, Dougan, Clinton; 41th vice e president, -Mrs: Redditt G'ade- ric'h; recording and corresponkl'ing secretary, Mrs. Rhoades, Exeter; treasurer and finance secretary, Mos, T. Swan Slit*Ii, Seaforth; young wo- men's secretary, Mrs. Dunlop, Gode— rich; Canadiangirls in, training sec- retary, Mrs, I. B Kaine, Seaforth; mission hand secretary, Mrs. Merton Reid, Seaforth;'wel'cone ,and welfare secretary, Mrs. Arnold, Henson; home helpers secretary, Mrs, Ed- wards, Hen's'all; glad tidings secret- ary, Mrs, Lawson, Auburn.; supply secretary. Mis's'lldDoe sic, Goderich; life nn,ntlbership secretary, Miss Mc- Farlane, Clinton; library' and litera- ture" secretary, 'Miss *Ewan, Gode- rich; general interest secretary, Mrs, Taylor, IG'ode'nich, press secretary, Mies. Keith McLean, Seaforth, The officers were then called to the plat £oem and Mrs, J. C. Greig of 'Sea - forth conducted, the intollation •ser - TOWN COUNCIL The in•st -me'etin'g - of the town 'council for 1932 was held in the council chamber on Monday at 11 a. an. when the neurbbers took the oath of office and the nominating com mittee was appointed: Mayor J. F. 'Daily, Reeve R. Smith and 5. Hind son" !Council convened again at 8 pnt. When the report of thestriking com- mittee was adopted as follows: ,Streets—; Itad'sou, Smith, Scott. 'Property --Bolton, Hudson, Crosier, Fire and Water—'S'mith, Bolton, 'Crosier: Finance—Stephens, Scott, Dale. Relief and Charity—Daly, Stephens, IDble, Court of Rev'isien—Mayor, Reeve,. Icdson, Stephens, Bolton. Bolton -Hudson. - That A. Reid, 'fire chief, be paid the sum of $7'5 far salary for 1931. Bolton-Crosier—That we ;advertise for an assistant night constable for the Town of 'Seaforth at a salary of $60 per month fof the year 1932, ap- plications to ,be received up to Jan- uary 20th. Step'hens Sntifh,_That the license fee for pool rooms be $40 and bowl- ing alley be $25 and byia'wbe intro- duced at •next meeting of council to- be obe amended. The .report of the finance commit- tee was adopted as read: W. G. Fee, salpry, $70; Thos. Storey, '$70; Jno. A. Wilson, $75; Bell Tel. Co., acct. $2.45;_ Thontpson's Bookstore, $5; Robs, (Sell E. and T. Co., $3; J. 'W. !Beattie, $1:81; Can. Nat. Rys., cross - Ing protection, $.2.99; W. R. Smith, acct. charity, $6.94; W. A. Crich, do, 83c; Jas, V. Ryan, wages, $48, Wilson Hawkins, acct., $21:75; M. Beaton. acct. charity, $1:10; Cardno Bros., charity, 91.37, vagrants $4.61; Miss IN. Pryce, c'hari'ty, $5,71; W. G. Wil- lis, charity, $14.00; Stewart Bros., charity, $29.43; Russell Sproat, char- ity, $15.30; John 'Ma'ciTa•vi'sh, charity, $10:75; H. Snell, salary police, $20; Municipal World, $1.00; Jos. Hog- garth, police, $114:00. The bylaw appointing the town of- ficials for 1932 was passed as follows: Clerk and treasurer, Jno. A. Wilson; assessor, Wm. Hartry; Chief of Fire Brigade, A'l'len Reid; Scavenger, T. Storey; Chief Constable, Jas. V. Ry- an, also sanitary, noxious weed and tree inspector; collector of dog tolls and unpaid taxes; Bd. of Health, T. Melady; fence viewers, F, Harburn, Wan. Morrison, Wm, Wilson; library board, A. F. Cliff; collegiate board, Dr. R. R. Ross; solicitor, R. S. Hays; auditors, Menton A. Reid,' Jno. Mac- Tavish; engineer, Wallace Archibald. MRS. LAWRENCE MELVILLE. The death of Mrs. Lawrence Mel- ville occurred at her residence,'Sparl- ing street, Seaforth, Sunday morning, Jan. 10th, 1932, and the f'un'eral ser- vice was conducted on Tuesday, Jan. nth, her pastor, Rev. W. P. Lane, of North Side United, Church, officiating. A very pleasing duet, "Safe in the Arms Of Jesus" being rendered by Mrs. W. P. Lane, Mrs. A. F. ,C9uff, Mr. E. Chamberlain and° Mr. R. E Bright. Interment took place in Maitland Bank cemetery.' the pallbearers 'being Messrs. Percy Tyerm'an, Brussels; Wm, Carter, Lon desbono; 'Wren, Morrison, Wm. Gold- ing, Chas Adams and Norman Car- ter, Seaforth. She was born at Orono, Dumha±n Co. and celebrated her 79th birthday. on Friday, Jan 8th. She, with her parents .Mr. and \Lrs. A'n'drew Tyer- man, proved to HuTle!tt when she was twenty years of age and was married to Mr. Lawrence Melville in 1'875. They celebrated their golden wedding in 1.925, She was a resident of Sea - forth for nearly forty years. For twenty years impaired health has Made it im'pos+s'ilble for her to par- titivate ar•ti i'pate in active life and she has been confined to her bed for fifteen m'onth's, Mrs. Melville wasf o an exceptionally ch eerful disposition and the general comment of her callers was that they had received a brighter outlook on life after a visit to her bedside. Her husband predeceased her three and a half years. ,She leaves to mourn her departure one daughter, Miss Mina Melville, two sisters, Miss Ade- line Tyerinan, Seaforth, MrS. Jas. E. Fairservice, Lon•desboro, and one bro- ther, J. ro-ther,"J. Benson Tyerm'an S'caforth, Reduced Prices on Watch Repairs !Owing to the unusual conditions prevailing at this time we feel that in the spirit of. fairness to the public a reduction in the price of watch re- pairing is in order. We wish our many patrons to feel that we are willing to share the difficulties of this depres- sion with them, The price while present condi- tions last will be Conditioning reduced from $2.00 to1.50 !Mainspring and oiling from $2150 to $125, And all other repairs reduced, in proportion' This will not in theleast affect the high stand- ard of repairs we have always maintained. The price alone will be affected, and will be in effect until conditions improve. Fred. S. Savauge J. Arnold Westcott SEAFORTH JEWELEIRS, DEATH OF MRS. SHINE. The death took place on Friday, January 8th, of Hannah Barry, relict of the late John Shine, in her 82nd year, following an attack of bronchial pneumonia, Mrs. Shine was born in Scai'boro township and ca'm'e with her parents to Hibbert where she lived until her marriage forty-two, years ago. They afterwards moved to Sea - forth where Mr. Shine died about 16 years ago. Mrs. Shine was a devoted Member of St. Janes' Church and. was actively connected with St. Jo's- eph's Union League, 'Sacred Heart Society and a life member of the Pro- pogation of the Faith Society of Je- sus. The funeral took place on Mon- day morning from 'St. James' Church to St. James' cemetery, ,Requiem High Mass being celebrated by Rev. Father Goetz. The pallbearers were her three cousins, Daniel Barry, Dennis Barry, Peter H. McGrath and And- rew, Archibald, Thomas Purcell and Thomas Melody. ON THE TRAINS CANADA HIGHWAY AT KENORA A few weeks ago The News pub- lished an interesting letter front Mr. Aldnzo Matthew's, who is a foreman in one 05 the Northern Development Camps near Kenora. Since that time thidteee men have gone from here to the same district and word received indicates that all are well and happy and have honored their home town by nam,n g their shanty "Seafarth." Mr. Russell Holmes is assistant cook in this particular camp, and a radio in the dining hall p'r'ovides en'tertain- men't. Word generally arrives here on 'Wednesdays as Sunday is .'letter writing day in the Northern camp. Below is a letter received by the fam- ily of Mr. Rhoderick McLean in Eg- nrondviile: "Dept. of Northern Development„ Kenora,, Ont. Camp 174, No. 9. Thursday, Dec. 3'1s't. Just a shoot nate to let you know that we arrived here safely at 2 o'clock this morning - and when we carne off the train they met us with sleighs to carry our lug- gage and we walked . 214 miles to camp, They had everything ready for us. It is a new camp. There were about 100 of us and we are ' put in good shacks, eight of us together, a bed for each mean and three new blankets. There was a good fire is every- place and a man to keep the fire going all night. I think we are going to have a great time of it up, here, by all appearances, We all east in a big ,place and I can tell you there is lots .to eat. We are. about 125 miles from Fort William." C.G:I.T. The weekly meeting df Marion. Keith CIGjI'.T, took place on Wed- nesday evening, Joan. 13. The meet- ing opened by singing the C:GALT1. hymn, following which, the gieI' s joined in repeating the •Lord's Pray=- er, The minutes of the last meeting_ were read, and adapted and the roll call was responded to by 20 merlb- ers. A chapter from our missibna'ry book was read by Mrs.' Lane after which Miss Ferguson read d a selection. on• from the book entitled, `Beautiful" Girlhood." The meeting was closed' by singing a short song and the C. G.I.T. bene'd'iction, Doublehe � eek on This e CaHadiaD[egion E&Daoce- 6.W.V.A, Rooms, Seaforth L FridayJanuary' 2nd • Prizes, Lunch and Fun Good lhisic. Admission 50 Cents, C. P. 'slims, Pres. 7. M. McM'IL'LAN, Sec.