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The Seaforth News, 1933-12-14, Page 1There is an evening twilight of the heart, And the eye sees life's fairy scenes depart, 'Tis with a nameless feeling of regret We gaze upon them as they melt away, But Hope is round us with her angel lay, In youth the cheek was crimsoned N. orthi e af HURON COUNTY'S LEADING NEWSPAPER with her glow; Life's little world of bliss was newly born; Flushed with the cool breeze and the dews of morn, There's more of heaven's pure beam about her now, That angel smile of tranquil loveliness Which the heart worships, glowing on her brow, WHOLE SERIES, VOL. 55, No. 50 SEAFORTH, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 14, 1933. Phone 84. DINNERS and SUPPERS Regularly HOT LUNCHES at all hours OUR HOME MADE SPECIALTIES Prices Reasonable The Olympia Confectionery and Restaurant MILLIONAIRE'S Tomato. Scup AT 5 c PER TIN YOUNG'S JELLY POWDERS. - For one week at 5 for 25 c • 1 DAIRY PAIL, 10 BARS SURP- RISE UR9 RISE SOAP, all for GALVANIZED TUBS at 23c FILLETS OF HADDIE.- 25c 2 lbs. for FEED OLIVES at lb 15c & 25c 137tiliEN BISCUIT. -3 lbs. for 25c SODA BISCUITS. -2 lbs. for ...25c WHOLE DRAINED CHERRIES, 60 Choice Quality, at per CORN STARCH. -3 lbs. for ....25c SALMON. -1 lb. tin at 10c Butter, Eggs, Feathers and Dried Ap- ples taken as cash, Cream taken for the Seaforth Creamery at the same price as delivered at the Creamery. A. C.Routledae PHONE 166 CHURCH CARD. North Side United Church -'Pastor Rev. W. P. Lane, B.A. [Sunday, Dec. 17th. I10 a.m,- !Sunday School and Bible Classes. 1.1 a.m,-Public 'worsdhip. Subject, "The Little [Foxes," 7 p.m. -- v orsh:ip. [Subject, "The World's Greatest Disturber." UAtITY-SEI tc, � O Etat' THE EGMONDVILLE CHURCH 'Reverend 'Charles Malcolm, 1LA„ BID., Dec. ;1'7.-11'1 a.tn„ "At the IIns of 'Bethlehem" 7 Pini., "World Friendship." TOWN COUNCDL The regular meeting of the town council was held in the council cham- ber Mo'n'day, Present, Mayor S'uther land, Reeve Smith, Councillors Scott, Ferguson,Crosier, Sproat and Beattie. Minutes of last meeting read and con - finned. Beattie4S'cott, that the Lions Club be granted .the privilege of erect- ing a Christmas tree on the cornet- of Main and IGoderioh streets. Beattie Crosier, that the grant :of three hendred dollars to the liremen and the rebate of five dollars in taxes to each member, and the chief's salary Of seventy five dollars be paid, !Ferguson -Scott, that 'the Postmast- er -General be asked to reduce rental of Post 'Office boxes to $1, ;$2 and $3 from January .Lst, 419134. Mayor Suth- erland brought up the matter of the rental charges for boxes at the !Post Office which during 'the good or nor- mal times were respectively $Il, $2 and $3, while present rates were $2,' $3 and $5. This he considered unreason- able and the prices should be reduced or no charge tirade other than •for the price of the keys. In the cities and even in the country mail delivery was free but fhe citizens of the town were penalized. 'Delivery and . collections were made immediately outside the town limits while the town ratepayer was required to go to the Post 'Office and pay for the privilege. He asked the Council to pass a motion asking the Postmaster'General to have a re- duction made dating from Jan. cat, 1934, and was carried unanimously. 'By4Law No. 3152 appointing D.IR.O.s and 'Poll 'Clerks -for 'municipal "elec- tions. The following were appointed: (North Ward (at Public School), Grant Fraser, DIRlO.; John Cumming Poll Clerk. Earl Ross, D.R!O.; 'Thos. Johnston, Poll Clerk. East Ward ('in Clerk's Office), J. A. Kerr, D,P!O.; J. A.,Westco'tt, Poll Clerk. ' ISou'th Ward (at Public Library); Alex. Muir, D.IR.lO.; (Horace Wdlbee, Poll Clerk. The North Ward vote at Public School with two deputy returning of- ficers. , The East Ward will vote in Clerk's O'fifce so voters will avoid having to climb the stairs 'to council chamber. • Scott -Ferguson, that this meetdng adjourn to meet again on the 1115th inst. !Finance committee's report: Jno. A. Wilson $70; Jas. V. Ryan, $60; H. Snell, $60; Thos. Storey, $60; Can. Nat. Rys., $1115.52; J. F. Daly, $1.25; Jas. Barron, SOc; W. R. Smith 35c; Bell Tel Co., $2:45; Geo. D. Fer- guson $4.$13; 'John 1H. Earle, $44; Tucker'smith T'p., gravel, $1:80; Thos. Dickson, 1316.018; R. ''Frost & Son, $4; Public Utility Corn., $614:412; Public School Bd., $800 Collegiate Institute Bd, $11,500:00; County of Iluron, county rates, $3,22450; A. D, Suther- land, selecting jurors, $2; Wm. I-lart- ry, do, $.2; Jno. A. Wilson, do, $12; Geo. Seip, $2.20; F. Shewfelt, $9.!60; Fred Reeves $3; .Ed. Case $2; F. Reeves $3; Wm. Venus $4; J. 'Cum- ming $114; W. PDawkias, account, $49.88; S. T. Ho'i'mes & Son. acct.. $5; F. J. Burrows, M.D., M. O. H., $100; S. Allen, $5'50. !Direct Relief for November, 1930- A. C. Routledge $4:81, VV. Arnold, $5:80; James Cleary, $8.44; Mrs. R. L. Clark $4.96, IR. 5. Sproat $7115, W. R. Smith $4.4'3, Angus Carter $5:315, Miss N. Pryce $5.35, J.l'i. Cardno $10.812, W. A. Crich $6.56, T. R. Anderson $7.04, 5. W. 'Beattie $4.93, B. Christie $5.32, N. Chuff 8z Sons $10.014, E. L. BOX, $5,115, J[oihn Sclater $4.93, Wm. Anent $5.43, R. J. McMillan $3.57, Gou'die's Dairy $8.48, Reynold's Dairy $1111„60, Grummett's Dairy $11'.68, 'H4tg- ill's Dairy, :$1.12, Russell H. Sproat 95:d, Dr. W. C. Sproat $4; Public Ut- ilities Commission $7.00, Commercial Hotel 80c; Olympia Restaurant $1:215, Queen's Hotel $1.20, T'hdmas Phillips; $2,158. Totals -Transient, $8!513; local $114812'4, Total $1155.77. Town's share one-third, $5212i6 Ce'r'tified correct A. D. Su:t'heriand,•Relief Officer. ST. THOMAS' CHURCH ISe'rvnices for Dec. 1,7th, the 3rd Sun- day in Advent: Sunday, School and 'Bible Class, 10 a.m.; morning se'rvdce 111 arm.; serntorr by the Rector, topic, "Forerunners and Times of Prepara- tion." Evening service 7 p.m., sermon topic, "A Wise Conclusion." All wel- come. Canon L. Appleyard, Rector. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Morning service, •11 a.m. 'Sermon subject, 'The Test of Religion.', 'Evening service, 7 p.m, At the re- quest of the Legion there will be a memorial service for General Sir Ar- thur Currie. Rev. I. B. Keine, Minister, HENRY GOLDING PASSES AT 93; CAME TO 'CANADA IN 1874 Henry Golding, an aged and highly esteemed resident, died on Sunday morning at the home of his son, W. H Goldi'uq H.P, Mr, 'Golding was a native of England, came to Canada in '1874 [with his wife, formerly Miss Sar- ah Annis, to whom he was married on February l4th, 1867. They settled in 1-ilbberu townsh'ip, Perth county, where they spent the remainder of their lives until last spring, when they came to Seaforth to live with their Son. tA'Ithough 81r. Golding was almost 93 he enjoyed good health until about 11 year ago. Since that time he has suf- fered from heart attacks, but it was only the last nine weeks that he was confined to his home; up to that time he had retained the use of all his fac- ulties, and took an active interest in world events. He was a member of Staffa United Chur'c'h until he transferred his mem- bership to 'North Side United Church some four months ago. In politics he was always an active Liberal. Mr. and Mrs. Golding had hoped to cele- brate the 67th anniversary of their mardiage on February 1411 of the coming year. Besides his widow, Who is now 'in her 96th year, he is surviv- ed by three sons and two daughters, ,George, of St, Marys; Frank of Strat ford; W. H., of Seaforth; Mrs. James Sills, Cleveland, and Mrs. J. F. Turn- bull, St. Marys. The funeral service was held' in Staffa United Church: Rev. Mr. Lane 'presided, assisted by Rev. Mr. 'Stew- art of Centralia, and Rev, Mr. Turner of Staffa. Inntermen't in Staffa ceme- tery. The pallbearers at Seaforth were Mr. 5. M. Robertson, Mr. J A..Smith Mr. Ben Tyerman, Mr, Wm, Morri- son, Mr. Fred Kerslake, Mir. Henry FLogga'rth, and a't'Staffa, the pallbear- ers we're Mr. Harry Templeman, Mr, Joseph Warden, Mr, Frank lnLiv- ingston, Mr. 'Frani: 'Hiambley, aJ'or Mr. Duncan ,81'c1Kellar. WON A'CAR I'N CONTEST Mrs. Harold 'Gilchnistt of Detroit, daughter of Mrs. Jean Chesney., of Seaforth, had the good fortune .to win a 11934 model Ford tudor sedan in con- test,. at Kern's store 10 Detroit, Mrs. 'Gilchrist visited the store to buy some cuntains, and as purchases of over a dollar gave the privilege of making a guess at 'the number of 'custo'mers in the store'that day, she guessed 5;7150. A car is ,given away every clay and she was the third woman winner; nine men 'h'ad won. The ,car will be pre- sented C'hristmas' morning. MEMORIAL TO RTHUR CURRIE 'At the request 'of The 'Dominion Command of the Canadian Legion, .re- ference will be [rade at or other of the church services on Sunday, 17th December bo the recent death of 'Sir Arthur Currie, war time com- mander 'of the Canadian Army. Out sof respect to Sir (Arthur Currie every returned soldier is requested •to at- tend .his .own church on ,Sunvday. Fur- ther' reference to this matter will be found in the regular chuneh announce- ments. iC. P. Sills, 'Fres, Can, Legion. A'NN'UAL MEETING The annual meeting of the 'Ladies' Aid •of North Side United 'Church was hetelda reportyo'fafternoon, theDec. year's work hfe following officers were elected for 10314: Hon, Pres. -Mrs. Thompson; Past Pres:-'tilrs. MAc'Gavin; Pres. - Mrs. Cliff; 1st Vice Pres. -'Mrs. Hudson; 2nd Vice Pres, .Mrs. I -tarn, Rec. ISec'y -'Mrs.'Archibald; Cor. Secy. -'Mrs. ,Filnlayson; Treasurer - Mrs. MoGavin; with the following conveners-iPrope'rty coin. convener - Mrs. Con'sitt; Flower cam. convener - Mrs. Mcllnitosb; Kitchen cam. conven- 'er-Mrs. Wels'h. Auditors -Mrs. 1Gicw and 4M•rs. IFinlayso'n. ST. JAMES' ARTS CLUB The December 7th meeting of the 1St, Jaynes' Arts Club featured the reading of the "Arts C1 b Jonrn' by the Editor, 'Miss C. 'O'Leary, and Sub -.Editor, 11' T. Nolan. This prov- ed of unusual interest, covering a vine range of • subjects Qtr. Ignatius I011,eary gave a well rendered vocal A SMUT -IN 'An elderly retired gentleman; in Seaforth had spent the afternoon away -from 'Bonne. and on returning went into the chicken house to feed the c:hicl:ens. 'Cite family were un- aware that he had corine home and 5o, When a grandson noticed the coop door open, he fastened it on the outside and' went away. When calling for help failed, the imprisoned one ,finally managed to force the dim• solo. .After ,community 'singing the open after spending anhour with the recreational period closed the meeting chickens. is6ans oar 1.10AMP k�l SAM',:'., w ONLY NINE SHOPPING DAYS LEFT in which to do all the CHRISTMAS SHOPPING. Somehow we just cannot let the Christmas season pass without making gifts. ,Really it is not 'Christmas without Gift Giving, for Gift Giving is really the Spirit of Christmas. And so as it just must be done, we have prepared our Christmas stock this year with the thought in view of "What you want, at the Price you want." You will It find that your Dollar has a very great purchasing power at this store, and yet the selection of Gift Goods and Jewelry is larger and better than ever before. You will find it pays to shop at Savauge's. LITERARY ,SOCIEITY 'The regular meeting of the Literary Society teas 'held fon NVednesday, De- cember ,1'3 3n the au'cl'i'torium of the. S;CaS with 'Miss W'ia nie 1S.avange in 'the chair. 'Alter the meeting opened a piano solo 'by Miss 'Helen !Britton was enjoyed. Prof.1E.J. Pratt who was brought here by the 'Society, and the 1I3on1e and [School •CIu'b, was then in- troduced by Miss Marian Bell. 'iDe delivered an excellent'talk oil some of his poem,. 'The poet, also a New- foundl ruder, gave Ifirstt hand informa- tion about the Pio•gr.ap1t of a 'New- foundland 'Do and "The Ice Floes.' 'A vote of thanks vvas ex- tended to ,Prof Pratt by James 'Scott,. seconded by Marjorie Wee. The final part of the program vvas a piano duet by Hisses Jessie and Margaret 'Smith. The meeting closed rviVh sing," "Gori Save' 1?he Ring.',' Ladies' Wrist Watch $10.00 up Gent's Wrist Watch ...................$3,50' up Gent's Pocket Watch, 15 Jewels ,,......$5.00 up Alarm Clocks $1.25 up Mantel Clocks $8.00 up Wall Clocks $10.00 up 400 Day Clocks $13.50 up L'i3'7`n rfzn '.,tallfJaWee dln 1�.,-. UtFnnu�r'•t ;X1:.1 Ladies' Diamond Ring $25.00 up Gent's Diamond Ring $25.00 up Friendship Rings $2.50 up Signet Rings $2.00 up Emblem Rings $5.00 up Initial Rings $2.50 up Manicure Sets $2.00 up Toilet Sets $7.50 up Ladies' Hand Bags $1.00 up French Antelope Hand Bags $4.50 up Compacts $1.00 up $2,00 up Pearl Necklets Lovely Gold Pendants, Marcasite Settings $2,50 up Silver Service $9.95 26 Piece Community $29.75 32 Piece Breakfast Sets, English $4.95 94 Piece Dinner Set, English $19.75 12 Knives and Forks, Silver Handles, Stainless Steel Blades $4.95 Boudoir Lamps $2.00 up Sheffield Reproduction Silver $3.50 up Waterman Fountain Pen Set Eclipse Fountain Pen Set 53.75 up $2.50 up Fancy Table Lighters $1.00 up 'Bridge Sets $1.50 up Travelling Cases (Solid Leather) $5.00 up And hundreds of other items suitable for Christmas Gifts at from 25c and upwards, including Fancy China CHRISTMAS CARDS in great variety and exceptionally beautiful, and priced very low. Gift Calendars in great profusion, also priced very low. We invite you to do your Christmas Shopping at this store. You will enjoy it -and you will find IT PAY'S. And again this Christmas -we give absolutely free Solid 'Gold Wedding Ring with your Diamond Ring purchase. PHONE 194 SHOP AT SAVAUGE' IT PAYS EVENINGS 10