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The Seaforth News, 1923-05-17, Page 1WHOLE SERIES, VOLUME 45, For This e i< End n SALTED PEANUTS 25c lb. See Our Window Display Thc Olympia Confectionery and Restaurant Hutchison's For Seasonable Groceries, High Quality, Moderate Prices. FIELD SEEDS. --Steele Briggs' Mangel and 5o c per ib. up Turnip Seeds @ from GARDEN SEEDS,=Steele Briggs', Rennie's and Ferry's in Large Assortment. GARDEN PEAS in bulk (American Wonder) per lb, GOLDEN BANTAM CORN -in bulk, per Ib. RIPE TOMATOES, prime; firm stock, per lb. FRESH LETTUCE, per bunch PINEAPPLES, large (24's) eaoh DOMESTIC ONIONS 40c 25c 30c 10c 35c 6 lbs. for 25 SPANISH ONIONS 4 lbs, for 25 c DUTCH SETS and MULTIPLIERS @ Wholesale Prices. LUDELLA TEA with First Quality China Cup and Saucerf�e:� c with each pound for (Usually These Premiums are Seconds.) HUTCHISON'S SPECIAL TEA. Have You Tried It? If not,. why not? We have sold thousands of pounds of it since coming to Seaforth, We can't say that of any other tea not- withstanding their immense advertising. There must be a reason. There is. Try it and you will find QUALITY. c F. D. Hutchison - PHONE 166 Every Day in Every Way Our BPtRGI4IN Are Getting Better and Better Fin 87=Piece DINNER ET for ',9.00 Come and See CHURCH CARD. Seaforth MethodistChurch.—Sab- bath services, I1 a.m., and 7 p.m. Sunday school, 2:30 p.m. Pastor, Rev. R. Fulton Irwin.` Pastor at both services.. Evening subject: "God and the Lily." Solo by Mrs. McGavin: "His Eye is on the Sparrow." • Mr.'Stothers .111. Mr. Stothers, Clinton,. district rep- resentative, has been confined to bed with an attack of inflammatory matism for three and weeks and will be so for some weeks to come. As a result, -requests to. his office have been delayed, and the public is asked to be lenient h demanding answers. The cheapness of Mother Graves' 'Worm Exterminator puts . it within reach, of all, and it can be, dot at any RETURNING OFFICERS IN HURON COUNTY. The Drury Government has dis- solved, and they appeal to the coun- try on Monday, June 25th. Nomina- tions will beheld on Thursday, June pita) 14th. The Returning Officer for Centre ly r Huron is Mr. Alden McGavin, of men Walton' North Huron, John Jarnies- forn on, Lucknow, R.R. 3;' South Huron, prov George Layton, Brueefield. ing i Drives Dr, i es .Asthma Like Magic. The or: immediate help from Dr. J. D. Ke1- Fr logg's Asthma Remedy seems like give magic. Nevertheless itis only a nat- a cr ural remedy used in a natural way. case The smoke or vapor, reaching the whet most remote'' passage of the affected sary. tubes, brushes aside the troubles and Th opens a way for fresh air to enter.. It take is sold by dealers throughout the ley r publi ea prt SEAPORT/11, EMIT7$Ri 1o, THURSDAY, li'1 74X;17, 1923 Wigle, Goderich, . Is Chosen Enthusiastic Meeting of Centre Huron Conservatives .The Centre Huron Conservative convention was• held on Wednesday, May 16th in Cardno's Hall, Seaforth, Constantrain ol] day many from fon eo tin n g but there was a good representation present from all parts, and the hall was well filled. Mr, M. Broderick, Seaforth, pre:' sided, and Mr. J. H. McEwen, Gode- rich, acted as secretary for Mr. Wil- liam Campbell, bell Goderich h A , , the veteran secretary, who was also present. The election of officers took place attd resulted as follows: Hon. president, M. Broderick, Sea - forth, Pres., George McKee, McKillop First vice pres., J. 1.1 IvMcE Goderich. Second bide pies„ William Jack Clinton, Third vice president, Mrs, J. Merner, Seaforth. Secretary, Dudley Holmes, Go rich. The following chairmen were el ed: Colborne, A. J Goldthorpe; Go rich, Charles McNeil; Clinton, J. Pepper; Hallett, Wm. Rinn; Seafo D. Reid; Brussels, Win, Baker. G John Harris. McKillop, James M On nominations being called following were given: Dr, Mackliii,,Goderich. E. R. Wigle, Goderich, Nelson Trewartha, Clinton. H. J. McEwen,, Goderich. Charles Middleton, Clinton. Mr. Baker, Hullett. J. J. Merner, Seaforth. Dudley Holmes, Goderich. David Cantelon, Clinton. The candidates spoke and all wi purposes of which you are all aware, and op this account the cost of alter- ations, additions, equipment and up- keep has fallen entirely on Mr. Mc- Lennan: It also: deprived the hospi- tal of the provincial grant of fifty cents per day per patient, which would have amounted to a consider- able e s um. Thecounty oust -grantwas re- ceived e ceived as the county council had' pro- mised, but no assistance was received from the town other than a small do- nation of cotton from the citizens. We believe the hospital has been appreciated bythe a citize ns It was es- tablished, as the charter states, on the, no share principle with, no personal gain to anyone, but all ,profits to go back for -equipment, It was never in- tended to be a burden on the Municl pality but't Pwili Ythe County and Pro vincial grants would be self support mg However, in. the absence thi year of the Provincial grant, we fee justified in asking you for free water free electricity and free taxes, which if granted will enable us to make' • both ends meet in a project entered wen, into for the welfare of the people of Seaforth and vicinity. song We believe this request to be res- .. under the circumstances and J, in order that you may see what has been accomplished, we extend you a de- cordial invitation to visit the hospital , at your convenience. We feel confid- ect- ent that after your inspection you will de agree with us, that the undertaking P. has been worth white and justly en- rth, titled to the relief asked for. rey, Faithfully yours, ose. Trustees, Seaforth Hospital,"C. M. the Mackay, F. 3. Burrows, A. A. McLen- nan, H. H. Ross, Chas, Stewart. 41.7 x ISSUE NUMBER TWENTY, REBEKAH LODGE CELT; . BRATES 11TH ANNIVERSARY Edelweiss Rebekah Lodge No. 117, Seaforth, celebrated its eleventh an- niversary on,Monday evening, May 14th, when visiting lodges from Gode- richMitchell and Stratford, number - Mg nearly twohundred, w celebrateY came to help About 8 p.m. the $isters and.Broth- ers assembled. • in the'' Lodge room, where the Rebekah degree was con- ferred upon three P candidates i Ates by Edel- weiss Lodge No. lI 7, h g The degree team exemplified some very fine work and are to be congratulated. During the evening, Sister Aberhart, the first Noble Grand of Edelweiss, was pre- - rented with a set of Burns' poems. - The address was read. byDistrict De- - ttt Sister P Y Rankin,Seaforth ea orth and the spresentation h b y Nble Grand Sister 1 Annie Stewart. Addresses by District , Deputy of Perth, Sister Roehm, Strat- ford, District Deputy of Huron, Sis- ter Rankin, Seaforth, Incoming Dis- trict Deputy of Perth Sister McIn- tosh, Stratford, Incoming District Deputy of Huron Sister Wood, 'Gode- rich, Sister Coppin, Mitchell, and Brother Scott, Seaforth, were all greatly appreciated. When the business was completed, the members repaired to 'Case's Hall where a dainty banquet awaited them. A short programme consist- ing of a solo by Miss 14. Huisser, duet by Messrs. Ed, Bright and Dot Reid; ISABELLA ELDER HENDERSON There passed away in the hospital on Monday, Isabella Elder, youngest daughter of Mr. John B. Henderson, of James street, aged forty-one years. The late Miss Henderson had been in poor health for several years and th- •t vas operated on last Sunday for ap- endicitis. She was of a quiet, retir- esing disposition, and those who knew her best, loved her most. She was for born on the Huron Road, later coming Ys to town with her father, when v en he re- tired from farming. nd Besides her father, she is survived de by one sister, Mrs. A. Watt, of Guelph, and one brother, R. Render - on, son, St, Mary's. n• The funeral' was held on Wednes- s- day afternoon from the residence to the place of interment in Harpurhey cemetery. drew but Messrs. Middleton, Holm and Wigle. A vote resulted in a majority Mr. Wigle, who asked for a few da to decide. On motion of Messrs. Holmes a Middleton, the nomination was ma unanimous. Resolutions of confidence in H Howard Ferguson and, Right Ho Arthur Meighen were carried enthu iastically, TOWN COUNCIL. The regular meeting of the tow council was held in the coun chamber at 8,15 p.m. Mr. F. D. Hutchison made the r quired declaration of office and to his seat as a councillor. Those present were Mayor Gol ing, Reeve Grieve, Councillors G P. Cardno, W. E. Chapman, F. D Hutchison, J. W. Beattie and Geo D. Haigh. The minutes of the last regular an special meetings,,were read and ea firmed. No action will be taken by th council at the' present time regardin the request from the trustees of th Seaforth hospital asking , for exemp tion from taxes, and free Water an light, The following accounts were, passe and ordered paid: William Gillespie, salary, $70; Jno A. Wilson, salary, $75; John Knight salary, $65; Andrew Little, salary, $40 J. A. Williams, • drawer rent, $3 Grand- Trunk Ry., crossing prot. fo March and April, $1.94; Alex..McNa acc., 50c; John Campbell, hay, $11.30 Stromberg-Carlson Tel. Mfg.Co., in. $21.57; The Municipal World, acc. $8.38; Seaforth News, acc, Bd (of H. $2.20; Bell Tel Coy., acc., $2.06; A. McDonald, acs $30.75; King Edward Sanitbrium, .$91.50; M. Broderick, acc $6; M. Broderick, assessor, $151.50; R. & F. Devereaux, acc„ $5.50; Robt. Edgar, wages, May:l2th, $72.50; John Regier, acc., $1; Huron Expositor, B. of H.; $3.50; E. Chittenden, acc., $59.30. Petition From Hospital To the' Mayor and Council, Seaforth, Ontario. Gentlemen: For a number of years a deputation waited on the County Council asking fora grant to establish an hospital in Seaforth, but the reply was always the satne—the necessity was acknowledged, but no grant would be made until we had estab- lished an hospital when Seaforth won as Wuinghatn, Goderich and Clinton, Without hospital facilities - of any kind the town was at quite a disad- vantage eompar•ed with other towns and an endeavor was made to interest some citizen to turn his house into a hospital: A number of people were interviewed who expressed sympathy with the movement, but passed the buck when it cause to using, their home. Prospects were discouraging when at the last moment Mr. Alex. McLennan offered his house for hos- purposes add his offer was glad- ccepted. The house was entire - modelled, additions .made, equip - secured, a Board. of Trustees ted, Charter obtained from the incial government, and the huild- nspectecl and passed'by the. late Alex. Mackay, provincialinspect- om the Clay it was opened it has n universal satisfaction .arid been edit .to the town, , and in many s proving a' boon and a blessing immediate treatment was neces- e• •building, however, was' not 1 over by the Board of Trustees eason of information bcing•;anade c regarding a legacy for hospital 9 ANNUAL MEETING, cel The annual meeting, of the official board of the Seaforth : Methodist e church for the conference year, has ok been, held. d- Church matters were found to be in a' very satisfactory condition, and Ge much special and routine business • was transacted, The pastor, Rev. R. Fulton Irwin•, was granted any holidays he wishes d to take. n" Each quarter four young men are e to be appointed to take up the offer- ing at the Sunday services. For this g quarter the young men will be e Messrs. Garnet Sillery, Harvey Bris- tow, Keith Webster, Leonard Hudson The meeting expressed its thanks to Mrs. (Dr.) Burrows for her see- d vices. in' preparing each quarter the elements for the sacraments; also to • Dr. Harburn for his services so free- ly rendered as. treasurer of the Offic- ial Board funds. The various committees for the b'coming year are as fellows: Stewards, W. H, Trethewey (re- cording steward); W. D. Bright, William Black, M.P., Dr. Burrows, Dr, Harburn (treasurer); William Hartry, Peter Daley. District Visitors, Alex. McGavin, W. L, Keys, Herold Lawrence, J. B. • Tyerman, L. S. Webster. Finance, Dr. Burrows, W. H. Tre- thewey, Dr, Harburn, F. S. Savauge, William Black, W. D. Bright, W. Wm Milliausicas.l committee, F. S. Savauge, W. Williams, Mrs. Cluff, A. L. Port- eous, Mrs. A. McGavin J. B. Tyer- man, Rev. R. Fulton Irwin. Id receive the satne,conSideration druggist's. • Cemetery committee, F. S. Sav- auge, S. T. Holmes, William Hartry, William Morrison, J. H. Reid. Missionary committee, J. B. Tyer- man, A. L. Porteous, Earl Wester, Herold Lawrence, James Wallace, Delegate to district meeting, C, H. Holland NEIL SHAW AUXILIARY. There was a large attendance' at the thankoffering of the Neil Shaw Young Women's' •Auxiliary held in the Egmondville Presbyterian church on Sunday, May 13th. Miss Pale-. thorpe, of Ingersoll, • a missionary from Korea, gave a most inspiring address both morning and evening on the work being accomplished in Korea, and made a strong appeal that the work might go forward and there would be no need of retrenchment. A quartette from Seaforth Presby- terian .church, consisting of, Misses H. Murray, E. McKay, and Messrs. G. Israel and McGregor, gave a much appreciated selection. Rev. W. D. McDonald and Mr. G. Israel also contributed well rendered solos. The offering amounted to $84:85, which included' the amount of a life membership ,'presented by Mrs. H. M. Chesney to her daughter, Mrs, R, E. McKenzie, • No Tuan or' wotnan' shoiild hobble 'painfully about because, of corns when so certain a relief is at hand as Hol- loway's Corn Remover. o Mr. O. Elliott C mmunity sing - ink and other musical numbers were thoroughly enjoyed. Brother Harry Scott occupied the chair in his usual cheery manner. After the banquet, the tables were removed and the happy gathering brought to a close by sing "We're '411 jolly good fellows." RED CROSS IS RELIEVING COCHRANE'S DISTRESS • The municipality of Cochrane is suffering from an outbreak of typhoid fever, which has laid low nearly one quarter (800) of the population, The municipality has done its best in meeting the emergency, but its finan- cial resources de not permit it to car- ry on the work. It has appealed to the Ontario Red Cross for help. The RedCross has taken over the typhoid hospital with its 80 beds and 20 nurses, and also the general relief work for the sick and convalescent in their homes. To supply' the medi- cal and nursing care that is absolute- ly necessary, and to meet even the minimum demands for proper food and other needs for those who are e convalescing, will require at least $75,000.00,, The Red Cross stands ready to help any community suffering from dis- d aster demanding assistance beyond c the abilityof the municipality, but it is dependent upon the funds placed r in its hands by the individuals and D municipalities of the provinces. The capacity of the Red Cross to distribute this money so that the need R is met and the heart of the people t satisfied is unquestioned. Won't you'help us to assist your sister municipality in her hour of iv need by giving a donation, which may dent, conducted the opening exercises ,and Mrs. Chapman read the 91st Psalm. After the minutes had been read and adopted, Mrs. McGavin brought forward an excellent proposal of dividing thee members into groups. Each a roil would g lion ' P e 'charge of a g particular activity, such as providing' lunch, making quilts, furnishing en- tertainment. ,•.All ,groups iverc'to raise a stated amount of money, and secure 'new members. u' Thetreasurer, h Mrs. F, D. Hutchi- son, t t1 son gave a very favorable report. The secretary read': the annual re- port A hearty vote of appreciation, was extended to the president, Mrs. Irwin, who made a suitable reply. Mrs. (Dr.) Harburn read the Strang- ers secretary's report, 1A vote of thanks was tendered to the Junior League for their donation. Miss Daley presided at the piano and Mrs, McGavin gave a solo, fol- lowed by a reading by Mrs, Knight, and a topic on "The Life of J Patton" by Mrs.:Black, `Mrs, West- cott and Miss Daley contributed a duet, followed by prayer. A dainty lunch was served at the close of the meeting. It was announced that the Conven- tion would be held at Constance on Wednesday, May 16th, and the meet- ing decided to invite the Convention to Seaforth for next year. McKILLOP COUNCIL. On Thursday, May 10th, the McKil- lop Council met in the Carnegie Li- brary Hall, Seaforth, at 1 p.m. Pres- ent Councillors John Dodds, Ed. Horan and F. Bruce Medd. Reeve F. J. McQuaid and `Councillor Daniel Regele absent on account of illness. John Dodds was appointed chair- man. The minutes of the last meet- ing were read and sustained. Motion, Horan -Medd, that By-law No. 8 of 1923, on Manley Drain, be read for second and third time and finally passed. Carried. At 4 p.m. tenders on the Manley Drain were opened and were as follows for the tile and open work: E. P. Murray, uStratford Y, t ori .. .1839. 00 Wm, .Connelly, Logan 1745.00 Felix Curtin, Logan .. 1737.00 Wm. Manley & John Deitz McKillop 1724,00 Jos. M. Gaffney, West Monk - ton 1704.00 Daniel Crowley 1644.00 Jno. J. Connelly 1641.15 Motion, Medd-Horan, that the ten- der of John J. Connelly for $1641.15 be accepted, Work to be done ac- cording to the plans of the township ngineer, and to be completed by Dec. 14th, 1923, Carried. Motion, Horan -Medd, that the Reeve and Clerk have an agreement rafted between John J. Connelly, ontractor, and the Municipal Council f McKillop, for the construction and epairing of the Manley Municipal rain, according to plans of the township engineer, Carried. Motion, Horan -Medd, that the ceve and Treasurer be empowered o issue and sell debentures on the anley Drain. Carried. Accounts to the amount of $201.80 ere paid. be left with Mr. J. G. Milllen at the c Court of Revision on the Assessment oll of 1923 at the Carnegie Library all Tuesday, May 29th, 1923, at a.m. Carried,—JOHN McNAY, Canadian Bank of Commerce. Motion,, Horan -Medd, that . the ouncil do now adjourn to meet as a EGMONDVILLE Y.P.C.E. 10 The last meeting, of the Y.P.C.E. 10 was presided over by Miss Billy Chesney. Clare Sproat gave an address on "The Message of the Gos- pel." Discussion was lead by Misses A. G. Gemmell and Vera Hudson and Rev. Mr. McDonald gave a splendid talk on the subject. A paper from Mr. James Laidlaw of California, was read. Miss Pearl Carnochan contrib- uted an instrumental and Miss Mae Wallace a reading. The remainder of the evening was spent in games and contests and was brought to a close with a hymn. MISSIONARY MEETING. A Missionary meeting of the ladies of the Methodist church was held at the home of Mrs. Twiss, on Thursday afternoon last. Mrs. Irwin, the presi- Clerk. loom Coming The Photodrama Tremendous "In the Name of the Law" May 24-25-26 THE LYRIC THEATRI Grand Co cert Under Auspices of the Seaforth Public School, in CARDNO'S HALL F I A l8th ,,BMAY 8 p.m, Proceeds go to the Junior Red Cross THE CANADIAN LADIES' BIG FOUR has beensecured for the concert. Miss Jean MacDonald is the greatest entertainer ever produced in this country and is under New York management. Mme. Gladys Jones -Morgan. is a famous Welsh Soprano. Miss Helen' Hunt is Canada's foremost violiniste. Miss. Eulalie Buchanan is a gold medallist of the Royal Academy, London, England, Adrnissioxiz " Adults, 40c, includingChildren tax; 25c �t affUZIZTMrs1 cv Introducing Blue Bird Pearls In introducing BLUE BIRD PEARLS, we are doing so with the confidence that they are a "Quality Pearl." We unhesitatingly guaran- tee them and recom- mend them to you as a high-grade of peari that will give enduring satisfaction. We will cheerfully re- place any ny string of pearls that does notgive entire satisfaction. Note the beautifullustre in these pearls. Fred.S.Savauge Jeweler and Optician Phone 194. Res. 10 rarr^rar.ti^ MacLeod's TELEPHONE 190. Specials for this week end only English Breakfast Tea, lb. 75 c Campden BIend Tea, lb. ..65c Sunmaid Seedless Raisins, 5 c bulk, lb, 1 Ginger Snaps, lb. Cocoa, bulk, 2 lbs. 25c Spanish Figs, 2; lbs, 25 c Japan Rice, 3 lbs. 25 c Also LETTUCE, TOMATOES,- CUCUMBERS, RHUBARB, PINEAPPLES, ORANGES, APPLES, GRAPEFRUIT, CAB- BAGE, BANANAS, and • LEMONS. MacLEOD'S Men's Oxfords For Spring We are showing a Men's Tan Goodyear Welt Oxford, Specially priced at $4.50, which is splendid value. Be sure and see the ASTORIA Oxford for men, . Solid leather construction and the snappiest thing in footwear. 1 We are showing a Sport Oxford in Fawn and Brown. Also one in White Buck, which are very attractive models for Ladies. SHOES TO FIT THE WHOLE FAMILY. FR D. W I