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The Seaforth News, 1923-08-09, Page 1t., w.orsreoa,a _.. - _.r WHOLE SERIES, VOLUME 45, isswisieeseemeeeetas cial P. rQ c 3 cials We offer a special prk.e on our, Ice. Cream for church society Iia n socials, � IJV Q tals° Co m edl consult @"� as before you bay.J J ° O1ypia r . Confectionery and Restaurant O12� o pp iroceries FANCY CHINA AT HALF PRICE. Feara fauey hand•painttd Japanese china, suitable for birthday or wedding gifts, etc. Regular prices from 80c to.$7.50. This last and only package we were fortunate enough to buy at half price. We pass it along to our customers at HALF PRICE COCOA, ---.We are confident you would think ours excelleitt value a 25c a. lb. Nevertheless, we offer it at • 2 Ib for ..• ........................',.,.:,.,::; c TEA.—.Our special Black and Mixed Tea, just as good, just as popular as ever, and price lower than any of the popular package teas. PURE SPICES will soon be touch m demand and we have then. VINEGAR, --Every barrel of our vinegar bears this label, "Absolutely Guaranteed Highest Grade Vinegar Manufactured m Canada." Our price for this vinegar per gallon . and Surf d • ° t t 1 f PHONE 166 We are offering a Solid Leather Club Bag, leather -lined, in Black or Tan at the' special price of . • Fiber Suit Cases at $1.50, $2.00, $2,50 All White Shoes to clear at a special price. Oxfords and Pumps Oxfords and Pumps in a variety of Leathers, Sizes We, 3 and 3% to clear at 89 c FRED. WI GG T1.GG , s CHURCH ::CARD. Seaforth Methodist Church.—Sab- bath - services 11 a.m.,and 7 P. m . Sunday school, 10 a.m. Pastor, Rev. R. Fulton Irwin The pastor will preach in the morn- ing, In the evening Rev. A. A. Holmes, of Wesley'churclr, Clinton, will preach. Mr, Holmes is an ex - President of the Con- ference. Newfoundland u McKILLOP, Barn Burned.—A :most spectacular fire, took place a mile and a quarter east of Winthrop on Sunday evening at about seven.thirty in the evening, when the barn owned by Mr, Percy Little was burned. The cause is un- known, but supposed to be spontan- eous combustion in the hay. The farm was occupied for many years by Mr. Charles Little, who now lives about a mile or so east on the same, road. Owing to the dry weather, the flames made rapid headway in the parched timbers. Beyond seeing that other 'buildings were not fired, noth- ing could be done. Being Sunday evening, motorists from far end near gathered on the scene. Some say there were fully six hundred cars and three thousand people in the neigh- borhood. About 50 or 60 tons of hay, this year's crop, was in the barn and is a total loss. A horse and a couple. of head of cattle that were under at the time, were gotout safely. The pigs i were' got but r back into the an a ,burning building and were destroyed. A number of hens were also lost. An the present time no estimate of the loss was available, but it will amount to several thousand dollars. SERFO ii'TH, SEAFORTH'S NIGHT AT THE IVIITCI.fULL RE-UNIOI4 Monday night wee 'Seaforth night 'e c s at the Mitchell l e t 1 t f,o s' eelebratior t i t1 O i Old Bey s' the' week's entertainment was officially . opened, . Mitchell had its good clothes and Sunday behaviour on for the tvisitors. v s s, All evening the Huron Road was thronged with cars. On the newly- graded section between Seaforth and Dublin, one was had to swallow his peck of road-ntaking material in one night. Past Dublin the road had been oiled which with a slight shower, helped tokeep the dust down, The main street in Mitchell was re- served for pecteslrians, vehicles being kept off it. The Scafortlt contingent was inet at the edge of the town by the Mitch- ell band, and headed by them and the Highlander, paraded up town. The famous Seaforth jazz band fihled in at intervals to the amusemuent of the crowd. just to prevent things be- coming monotonous, Mr. John 1 Broderick with his world famous, educated mule, would strike the high spots and outdo that famous cow that once jumped over the moon" and lived ever since in history. Reaching the Post Office square, an attempt to put the Highlanders into the stand with the officials was not a success, and the officials had to overflow to an improvised stand outside Here Mayor Cameron, in a big hearted way. welcomed all -old Mitchell boys back to the town, re= cited the names of pioneers active -in - building up the town in the early days and gratefully acknowledged the kind - flees of Seaforth in assisting the ens tertaintnent of their guests. He ask- ed everyone to enjoy themselves. Mayor Golding of Srafertl replied in graceful words to the welcome, and said Seaurrth'a- the nearest town, eas always interested in Mitchell, and hoped '11 would c.nrtinue'to grow. Be said he thought the '`rush to the cities to live" had spent itself. There was no better place on earth for a Man to own a home, than in one of the small towns of Ontario. He also hoped to see. "some day. all these smaller western towns getting power as cheaply as Toronto. The l-Iighlanders' selections, Scotch dancing with piper -More playing the bagpipes. the Seaforth quartette and last but not least, the famous duet of Mr. Gallagher and Mr. Shears, were all enjoyed by the immense crowd that completely filled the square. CHESNEY-HABKtRK. 'A wedding 01 much interest to peo- ple of Seaforth tools place at the home of Mr, and Mrs, J, R. J-labkirk, John street, on Thursday. Aug. 2nrl, at .noon, when their youngest daugh- ter, Mary. Bell, became the bride of Mr, George Milton Chesney, account- ant in the Bloor and Bathurst branch of the Dominion Bank, Torontn. The bride was .a former teacher in the Public School here, and later' en the Collegiate staff of Woodstock. The I groom is a son of the late George XI Chesney, and Mrs. Chesney, He was' formerly in the Dondinion Bank here, and is popular with -the young people. The ceremony was performed 'by Rev. Dr. Larkin before a bank of roses, sweet peas, lilies of the valley i: and ferns. The wedding march was played by Mrs. C, A. Barber. About .• thirty guests were present, The bride was given away by her father and looked very sweet in an. artistic gown of white Canton crepe, with peari trimmings and a train of cheffon velvet, and wore a veil of I embroidered net with. orange blos- soms. She carried a +bouquet of Ophelia roses. Miss Mary Ftett, the' little niece of the bride, was flower After the ceremony a dainty hutch - eon was served. The v happyyoung y tui g couple drove by motor car toStrat- ford, ford, where they took the train to spend a honeymoon' at Crows Lake. The travelling dress of the bride was a navy tricotine suit with silver .grey blouse, hat to match, and grey fox furs. The bride received many wed- ding gifts. Mr, and Mrs. Chesney will live in Toronto and have the best wishes of a host of friends for a happy future. Among the out-of-town guests were Mrs. G. M. Chesney and Earl Chesney, Toronto; Mr. and Mrs. John Sproat, Mr. and Mrs, John Chesney, Stratford; Miss Ilammett, Sarnia,' Mr, T. L.. Downey, Toronto; Mr. and Mrs, J. A. Bell, Mrs. Bertha Bell and Mrs. A. Taylor, TIensall; Miss Jessie Bell, Windsor; Mrs. G. Smith and Mrs. 1. Smith, Hagersviile, and Mrs. Jean Jamieson,' Brucefield. TARi H URSDAY, AUGU .i s. FIREMEN GO TO BURLINGTON Bright and early on Tuesday Morn- ing, the firemen and the Highlanders Band were out to catch the early train to Burlington., where they tools part in the convention Meld Tuesday and Wednesday, by firemen from all over Ontario. Before 6 a.m.,' cars and pele9trdlle .were •4 out on the streets i in numbers, and many people were awakened before their regular hour by the unusual bustle and noise. About six o'clock au alarm was rung on the town bell to warn the late Cites, Everyone gathered at the town hall where transportation was issued to the members and then they pro- ceeded 10 march to the station, Convention At Seaforth in 1924. The Convention at Burlington op cued on Monday' and one of the first items of business was deciding the place of convention for 1924, Seaforth secured the decision,and this will mean that a combined Old Boy's Re- union and Firemen's coeventibu will be held in town next year. A special effort will be put forth to make it a success, and the citizens are sure to give it heerty support.ort. The last Old •Boys' celebration was ,held. in 1914, just as the Great War broke out. Chief "Dick" Parke and Secretary 14. R. Scott are to be congratulated on their s tcc •s . 4 ,l 4 S, BOWLING. Three rinks went to Goderich on Wednesday to take part in the Scotch doubles contest there. Messrs, J. M. Best and W. 1). Bright; Dr. Burrows diad Dr. H. H. Ross; and Ed, Bright Walter - Willis. t - GOLFING..;, ., The folloning went to,Goderich to take part in a golfing tournament there: W. P Southgate. . R. Ca4�, 6 •. hell G. D McTaggart, J. C. Greig, I., G. Mr 1 aggart, George McTag- gart Jr., 11. S. Savauge, M. McTag- gart, Chas. Stewart, A. Dodds, F. J. Ile,ltely. Alex. Wilson. - Reg, E. \\ leo, J. t , iulleu. T, S. Smith. "The more the Prime Minister cult templates the possibilities of ,`the Conference the less does he like the prospect. British politicians are not guileless innocents, and it is credibly reported that they have eoefronted Mr. King with some novel proposals on the subject of Imperial defence, They are aware that it would be easy for our Government to reject de- mands for co-operation in defence schemes by way of men and direct money contributions, - but it is ru- mored that they have made the wily suggestion thatCanada should contri- bute large quantities of raw material, steel, iron, cement, lumber, -etc., tow- ards the contruction of the great new naval base which the British Ad- miralty has planned at Singapore, Now, if this is true, the support of many powerful interests, like the BritishEmpireSteel Corporation, the Canada Cement Co„ various lumber companies and other corporations will at once be enlisted on the side of Imperial rlefenee schemes, and, they will proceed to bring pressure to bear on the Government to do its share in them. Iwill It be represented ted that such contracts for supplies will 'pro- vide work itt the slack winter season, and if the Government refuses to consider such a proposition, it will be severely criticized in quarters where little t c m terest would t d 6e taken in pro- posals 10 give men er money for this defence scheme. - "J. A. STEVENSON. STAFFA. Mr. and Mrs. Thompson and •Miss Thompson and Mrs. Faraway, Toron- to visited at the home of Mr. and Mrs. 1. \Vorden during the week. Mr. and Mrs. J. Jeffrey. .Hamilton, spent Sunday with Mr. avid Mrs. \Vit. Jeffrey. Mr. and Mrs, I 1 r London, v.c' t Seeuln11dFary.and Mrs. George Butson, over Mr. and Mrs, IT Leslie visited friends in Toronto last week. Mr. and Mrs. T. \I Hamilton called oft friends here Sri n dsy evening, EP;WORTH LEAGUE Mr. and Mr f c., t.;' Darton, Mr. li the Epworth League on Tiley- w 1 Sim, and Roy Dalton motor- al evet . tg.. Mn Earl Webster pre- ( w Ofee Galto Sunday and spent nc eek -end with frends'here Aided. A splendid address on the MiGs Edith Stoneman, Montreal, Divinity of Christ was given by the pastor, Rev. R. t isiteday. at the borne of Mrs, H. Yeo on Fulton Irwin. An . in hritl tcrestiug report of the Goderich summer schools was given b the Miss Pearl Treffery. who has been g Y l i attending a business'I L May \'Webster. Three ne i don, as a g a holiday d e o home y Cv:anemb'ersi after having completed her c delegates, the Misses "ertrt,de and college m Lon- Miss taking I 1•i her1 were received: Miss Jean 'Webster, course. Mass Annie Batiihiot and ,\lrs, Ides. W. O'Brien spent a few days a John- _ stow, was received by letter fr.+m-, Auburn circuit, • 'rhe W.M.S. will meet .at the home ,:f Mrs, Yeo itt Tuesday, CATER TO CEMENT CO. 1 The father of Mrs, (Rev.) Junes The following letter taken from the visited at the parsonage last week, m Stratford last week. • armee s Sun is 'interesting reading Mr. and Mrs. John Webb visited in view of the extra sales tax imposed with Mr. and 'Mrs.. Gam Webb on by the king Government and the. in- Sunday. 'creasing taxation imposed upon the _ _- country. DUBLIN, ':1n almost complete; torpor en - %elopes the political world of the capi- tal. A certain number of Ministers are present from -time to tine within its precincts, and scratch Cabinet meetings are held' about once a week Mr. Bruce Gordon. of Stratford, is visiting his aunt, Mrs. Alex. Darling, Mr, John McMillan returned to De- troit after a pleasant visit' with h iends in the village. Mr. and Mrs: Harry Nclm s spec:.- to deal with pressing problems, but Sunday the guest of T,ogan friends. no serious S ' ( )ns bit 5111 ea is s being done. 0 ne: The • g Many from town are takingin the Prime Minister is still enjoying a rest old }toys' events in Mitchell. in his rural retreat, and has evidently flies Marion Litt returned to Strat- lecided to ,consider theresultof the North Cape Breton by-elections be- fore lie opens any other constituencies ihyaybmakin-- new appointments t the lord after a two-wcelcs' emit with friends here. Mr, Charles McDade returned home ittet, i s ° after a few day's visit with his brother Coming Imperial Conference, ,n Hamilton. ,"The forthcoming Imperial Confer -1 k Ides. Nall Sarrery and klfss Katie slice is one of the chief et icy, of Detroit err visiting there preoccupa- tions hone here, north of the village. tions of the Prime Minister, and it Mr. George Howard, of Blenheim. is understood that some of the diffi- k visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. tleorge Howard, Mr, Alex. Darling, Mr. and Mrs. Jaime. a Krau.ko and P f Mr. James Shea and Mr. D. McConnellt e a t nded the funeral of Dr. Ivfichell on Wed- o.aday in Toronto. Miss Helen' Crawford and Mr. J,: Gibson, Of Toronto, are visiting at the home of her parents, Mr, and Mrs. D. Crawford, ' Mr. and Mrs. George Crawford and son, of London, n o cion, spetxt Sunday the guest of .Mrs. japes Redittond. Mr, Lew Krauskopf, of Detroit, is visiting at his home here, for a month:. Quite a numberfrom town spent Sunday at Grand Bend and Bayfield: Mr. John Stewart returned to his home in Detroit after a pleasant visit with friends here; culties inherent iit_it for himself and his political future are beginning to dawn upon hint. The Department of External Affairs has never been ade- quately manned but there recently resigned from it its real brain, Mr. Loring C. Christie, who, though merely styled- legal adviser to the Department, had, under the Borden and: Meighen Administrations, virtu- ally been in charge of our .foreign relations. t on s. Mr. Christie was an ex- tremely able and disinterested offi- cial, and he possessed a very wide experience in diplomatic work and a sound knowledge of international problems.,But he was nominally labelled • aConservative, and his treatment at the hands of 'the present Ministry is a very sad and shameful story. By tactics which reflect a mini - Mum of credit upon ,both the temper and intelligence of 'tlie Prime Minis- ter he was gradually matte to feel that he was not personagrata with the Ad- ministration and h' 't f uncomfortable that he accepted an hi ANNUAL COMPETITION, - I 50 The final game in the annual rinks. competition of the Seaforth' Lawn Bowling club was played off on Fri-, day evening when Oscar Neil's rink won over Ross Sproat's by three shots, The game was closely contest- ed throughout with Neil proving the better general and using effectively a draw shot in preference to a runner. Eighteen rinks entered the competi- tion and the winners are to be con- gratulated on winning 'the four pairs of bowls donated by the club. The winners and runners up were: Walter Robinson A, D. Sutherland, Rev. T: I•I. Brown,. Oscar Neil (skip). John H, Best, Donald McKay, Robert Boyd, Ross Sproat (skip). The score by ends wast Neil 210,110,032,011,002-14 Sproat •...., 004,00.1,200;100;210-11 si eta tonbecame appointment with a financial house in London, England, and resigned from the civil service. Without, 'him our Department of External 'Affairs is simply reduced to the level of a farce, and all talk of functioning as a sep- arate nation becomes ludicrous, be- cause the machinery for such activity simply does not exist, .The Prime Minister evidently realizes that heis going to be gravely handicapped at the Imperial ' Conference through a lack of trained assistance, for he is now engaged •in organizing a sort of special secretariat who will assist hint in • London, But if stupid partisan spite had not driven Mr. Christie out of the :Department, he would' have had at his service the abilities and experi- ence of a than who was a real expert on international problems. BLYTH A serious fire occurred hereon Tuesday at noon, when the planing hills caught fire and were completely destroyed. Mr. Cockerline, one of the proprietors, left the building at 12 noon, when everything was apparent- ly safe, When he returned at 12.45 he discovered the place full of smoke, He immediately phoned to. the engin- eer of the fire Company and shortly afterwards the fire bell rang. It was only a. short time before water: was. playing. on the flame's, but they had such a start that nothing could save the 'building and all the firemen •could hope to do was -to save the shock,, which they managed to a, retain ex- tent The loss` will be about $10,000, with only $2,000 insurance. fit is a severe to t �tlt t ve ss o e tows as the Mills' kept quite a number ' of hands em- ployed and as the firm has itot decid- ed whether or not to rebuild 1lolfoway's .Corti Remover takes the corn out by the roots: Try it and Prove it, ' TU.CKERSMMMITH. The Mime of Mr. at1.+l,Mrs, Thomas Coleman, second eonces:+ton, Tucker - entitle was the scene of a .very pleas- ant gaathering on Thursday evening, _legust. and,. when about seventy nei- ghbors and friends assembled at the home of Isvir. and Mrs. Thomas Cole - /Mil Mr: Russel man'to welcome their son Coleman, and his bride, and present the young couple with a handsome 11 - !wary table. The address was read - by Mr. Lewis Tebbut, and, the pre- sentation made by Mr. Edgar Allen, .addresses were made by Mr. Thos, Coleman, Mr. and Mrs, Kirk, Clayton Martin and Miss II, L Graham. t :lir, andeMrs. Coleman entertained their guests in ,a most hospitable manner, the evening being spent in cards and dancing, followed by a de- licious lunch, Music for dancing was supplied by Mr. and Miss Agar of Roxboro. 'The following wa_ tes; oavi e. the The pleasant duty has been assign- ed me by your neighbors and friends to address you on this present happy occasion, -We, your friends and nei- ghbors. have always -found Mr. Cole - mail a quiet, industrious, ailround right jolly good fellow, and we -con- gratulate Mrs. Coleman on her choice of -a husband. We also wish her well in her god taste and wise judgment in marrying a snn'of the soil or more plainly speaking, a farmer; and now allow its to present you with his �Li- r Li- brary Table, as an evidence id a of our enc tasting esteem and - friendship, and may ytsu and your good wife be spar- ed lung years to enjoy your present - happiness. tti# i�. EGMONDVILLE, Barn Burned. --A fire in a barn be- longing to Mr, McIvor, Egrnondville, was tate cause of a fire alarm on Mon- day about noon. The fire was on -a street,back of the church and too far from the nearest- hydrant at the recreation grounds, for a hose line to be of any service. The firemen used their chemical outfit to good purpose. saving the houses near: oneofwhich va.s se ionsly on fire when they ar- rived. and but for the timely help. would have been a total loss. It.•ie not known what started the fire. ST. COLUMBAN. Miss Mary Neville, of Sarnia, is visiting her uncle, Mr.; M. Downey. Mr. F. Klein and family renewed old acquaintances here over the week- end, Congratulations arpe,being extended t,, Miss M. McQuaid un the occasion of her recent success in Stratford Normal school: This acids another name to our long list of successful teachers. The Misses Jordan are spending their vacation with their parents, snutit of the burg. Rev. F. P. White has just returned' from a well-earned vacation, most of which was spent enjoying the superb scenery for which Quebec is noted. Mrs. M. Shine spent Sunday. the guest of Mr. Dan Cronin. 'Haying le completed in this part of the country and a great deal of grain cut. While it seems a very short time 'nee seeding it will no doubt seem autclt shorter till old mother earth again assumes her snowy mantle for the long winter months. Meiady-Reinhart.—The marriage of Antoinette, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Reinhart, to Mr. Thomas S, Melady,'B.A., of Stratford, was solemnized at the Sacred Heart church, Mildmay, on Tuesday morn- ing. July 31st. The Nuptial Mass was sting by the pastor, Rev. A. C. Mon- tag, assisted by Rev, F. P, White, St. Columbanas deacon, Rev, D. J Egan of Stratford as sub -deacon, and Rev. E. F, Geete of Seaforth as,Mastcr of Ceremonies, Rev. C. W. Broltman of I ormosa n as also presentte the sanc- tuary. The bride 'mitred he<charming nm :n a gown ef tcarl grey canton crepe with hat te match and carried a bou- quet of Ophelia roses. The attendants were Miss Mary Ruetz, of Mildmay, cousin of the bride, and Mr, Maurice Meiady, St. Columban,-brother of the goon. The bridegroom's tft to the bride was earl necklace;, v s a p to the bridesmaid an aquamarine bar -pits, and to ,the groonssmarra pair of •steri- ing silver cuff -links. After the cere- mony a wedding banquet was served at the home -of the bride's parents, the immediate relatives of the contracting parties being present. The happy couple will take up residence 'in Stratford upon their return from a wedding tourtoMontreal, Quebec, St. Anne's •and the Saguenay. To have the children sound and healthy is the first care of a mother. They cannot be healthy if troubled with worms. Use Mother Graves' Worm Exterminator, ° 6tl`+TL'si—g .Sri -alienist nom'. Graduation Giffin This is the season of the year when Gradua- tion Gifts are in order. It is pleasant for the graduates many years after to look upon the gift (still in good condi- tion) and say "This is ' my Graduation Gift from fatheror mother:" And so we suggest for Graduation "GIFTS THAT LAST" such as a Gold Wrist Watch $15.00 up Diamond Rig or Brooch .,, $10.00 up Onyx Ring $5.00, up String of Pearls in Velvet Case $5,00 up Pearl Lavalier $5.00 up - Bar Pin - $2,00 up Ivory Pieces'. , . 75c up Ivory Clock .. $4.00 up And a host of other "Gifts That Last," and all absolutely guaran- teed by Fred... avauge Je';-eler and Optician Phone 194. Res. 10 VARNA. Mrs. 4Vtn, Clarke and sister, Mre. Nicholson, who have been visiting on the Goshen and Zurich the past week, have returned 'home. .Mrs.. Jeff, i:cvc- and daughter and son, of Nashville. Tenn, U.S., are holidaying at the home of Mr. Wm. Logan. :Miss Edythe Beatty spent Monday the guest of Miss. Pearl Reid..; of Chit - Mrs. S. Rathwell, - of Lucknow, is spending a few creeks with Iter sis- ter, Mina Edythe Mossop spent Sunday with friends in Goderich., - Mr. Jim -Perry left Monday morn- ingfor Windsor. - 1 Weekes and Logan families held a beach party at Bayfield Monday night. merchants of our bur have There g been adding greatly to the appearance of their stores by adding a fresh coat of paint. The Church of England intend hold- ing a Concert on the spacious lawn of Dr. Lloyd Moffatt on Thursday, Aug. 16th, instead of Aug. 9th, which ap- peared in the issue of last week. A good programme will be given. Dr,'' Lloyd Moffatt, east of here, itad a bee on Saturday drawing gravel and levelling his grounds. 100 loads ' were drawn, Mrs, Freeman and daughter, of To- ronto, are renewing acquaintances. here, - Mrs, Hutchings, Mrs. Freeman, Mr. Jack Johns and Mr. R. Campbell mo- tored to Exeter on Sunday. Stook threshing is the order of the day. ' Rev. Geo. Richardsonwife and family, of Deseronto, and Mrs. H. Dunkin, al. Saskatchewan, are renew- ing old acquaintances. Mrs. Miller and son are visiting with her mother, Mrs. Wm, Clarke, Note; The Seaforth Quartette and Comedians will take part in the con- cert, Aug. 16th, on Dr. Moffatt's lawn. Refreshments will be served in the booth. All are •cordially invited. Mr, George .Foster, of Windsor, spent Sunday in the burg. Mr. Earl : McNaughton, of Kitch- ener, motored here and is spending a few days with his allele, Mr, Ed. CIEAP FEED CHLEFTAIN MIXED FEED, per cwt $1 60 LOU GRADE FLOUR, per cwt. ........ . ....... . Q,fig w�! a 90 CHOPPED OATS, per cwt.. , , ... 2.0 ROB ROY' MILLS. Ltoci