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The Seaforth News, 1923-12-06, Page 1WHOLE SERIES, VOLUME 45,, ehristrinas Will Soon Be Here Attention Special. Sale of h. , +, Mixed . ies BOXES OF ALL KINDS tch for next weeks ad, "it will surprise you. he Olyk r A pia Confectionery and Restaur 1 HUTCHISON'S for GROCERIES VICTOR SOAP.-- -Buy it and try it. LONDON, SPECIAL. --Double size cake, single size price. MCCONACHIE'S PEELS -'.-Very tine. imported, and nearly as cheap as others. Lemon and .Orange • 40c Citron reel 65c TEA.—Our Special Cp;.......................2 lbs. for is still our mosto pular and hest selling Tea +a 1 ° 30 p 1 The reason is HIGH QUALITY AND LOW PRICE, COCOA,- A really first-class one O 2 for 2 COFFEE. --Fairly good (w 40c. Extra quality 5c 60c OATMEAL,- -trine fiake or coarse flake. made from. West- 411 c ern oats. 6 lbs, for 40 GALLON BARRELS, hardwood, just the kind `3.25for pork barrels, Special Fresh, clean Eggs, First class dairy Butter, Dried Apples, POULTRY alive or dressed, taken in exchange for goods. F. D. llutchison PHONE 166 Christmas Buying It is less than three weeks to Christmas. Do not leave your buying until, the last minute. We have HOCKEY SHOES SPATS OVERSHOES. SLIPPERS of all kinds and numerous other articles, which make useful, practical Christmas gifts. Remember Dr. Scho11's. Foot Ex - Pert is to be our store Dec. 14. A special price on fall foot ap- pliances for this Demonstration: Y� i FRED. W. IGG CHURCH . CARD. Seaforth .Methodist Church.—Sab- bath services, ;11 aim., and 7 p.m, Sun- day school. 2,30 p.m. Pastor, Rev. R. Fulton Irwin. The pastor will conduct both serv- ices. In the evening he will preach on the question of a Socialist in Win- nipeg,"Who is Jesus Christ ?" And. on.tl he fo' U r )win Sunday inlay evening,De- centber 16th on "Who Jesus Christ is." The latter subject is by request, having been preached on a. former oc- casion. EGMONDVILLE, The following is the report of the Eginouclville school for the month of November. Names are in order of merit. Those marked (*) have ob- tained honor standing. Sr. 1V. -_*Alex. Finnigan; *Jean- nette Finnigan and ,*Winnifred. Kruse (equal); Margaret Ferguson, Frank Kling. Jr. TSI.—*Raymond Nott,' *Willie McDonald, *Willie Miller, Frank Case, Mary Kling, Glenn Hays, Marg- aret Strong, Roy McGonigle. Sr, II.-*13obbie McDonald, *Willie Dupee, Sylvia Roney, • jr. IT,--*Trene Strong, *Charlie Ferguson. Jr. I—*George Kruse, • *Margaret Case, *Harold Finnigan, Margaret Finnigan. • Sr. Pr. --*Jessie Snaith and *Marg- aret Smith (equal); *Vivian Towns end, Palmer Coombs, jr.Pt-- Grae i+" *Mary e utui gait and Maly Case (equal); Mina, Stewart (absent). No. on roll, 29; average attendance 28, Best spellers for month:' Winni- fred erase, Jeannette Finnigan, Mary SClin,g, Alek. 'Finnigan, Willie' Mc- Donald, Fhink Case, Glenn l-Iays, Bob McDonald, r- A, M, Knechtel, teacher. SERF SkTH, ONTARIO, DlEeldM fileR t, 1923 SEAFORTH HIGHLANDERS ANNUAL MEETING. The. annual meeting .of the Seaforth highlanders' Band was held in the band room -iii the town hall on Tues- day evening, when the -secretary- treasurer's report showed that the, Band had' been very active during the summer. months. Mr, Melvin Mc Plied was elected 'to serve a third vear as president; Vice president, Mal- eo1m ,McLeod; secretary -treasurer, Dalton Reid; managing committee, Dawson Reid, Oswald Snowdon and Herb Box; auditors, herb, Box and Fart Smith, conduetor, Mr. William irreenlan, who has ably led -tire band ,ince ite re -organization several years ago, The older inembers. expressed the view that at no time hi the his- tory of the band had the members all worked together so harmoniously and well Inc its betterment, and th the continuance of this spirit' woul mean much not only to the Band, bu to the whole .town. Plans forth coming year were discussed,- whic promises too„ be a busy one because o the Old )hl i3ovs Reunion. m After the business e, s mectialg a euchr ''a.. staged Inc a couple of hour Thompson Scott winning first prize, ler;,i flashlight; Peter Simpson, lou hands, a jack knife. donated by \V \V;- Robinson; consolation, 0.H Sanwdon,`a sinall flashlight. Th bandsmen then proceeded to th Olympia restaurant, where full just} was done to a most delicious elticke limier. :\ surprise presentation of tine sweater 'coat teas made to Mr. C. Box, in recognition of his faithf attendance at ba;%l practice and en gagrments, he having not: missed an ,curing thepastyear. The presents Hon wan made by the capable ser retary, Mr. Dalton Reid. Mr. Bo made a brief'reply, thanking th members and expressing the lop that next year they would all- folia Ina good example. 'Phe consolation prize for this event was won by Mr. Dave Gemmell, the hand providing 'hint with a .high-powered automobile if latest deign driven by clockwork. to enable hint to attend practices when his own car failed to start. A toast was pr posed to the future hap pines ,if Mli'. Harry Pierce, a former` member who recently joined the' Benediets. Votes of Bunke were tend . FOWL SUPPER. Choice viands groaning'tables, handsome and efficient waitresses and warm welcome awaited the eight hun- dred and odd people who enjoyed the fowl supper prepared by the ladies of the Presbyterian church on Monday night.: Needless to say that full jus- tice was done to the feast of good' things, mid that a thoroughly satis- fied atis- f r audience endo their v op - stairs claul wended way.. to await the "flow of soul." • Rev, -Dr. Larkin presided and after, a short address, called upon the Choir For an anthem 'in which - the solo parts were taken by Miss McKay and Mr, Dot Reid. This was followed by a solo by M1i. Rennie, the new choir leader. Mr. Rennie is possessed of -a carefully trainer! voice, and, gave the impression of great reserve power. He sang the "Kerry Dance" and ae an encore gave "The Opera Road" at the first speaker was Rev. J. A. d op, who. convey- edrinc Ferguson, l?of Caen church. Winthrop, for the courtesy of Sea- It forth church in postponingfor -aweek f their supper, that it might not inter- ' with the one al Winthrop. Mr, Ferguson spokereasons e t,usot on the rca. ns for holding anniversary services t ices and the ainfluences the church has not the rom- a e ' The Seaforth quartette. consisting •n \B rs. John Beattie. tier, }sraet • la Mullet and 0.] . McGregor, e sant I' 1 l' Lamb" and for an en- ' c gate "The tc Sailoi s Dream." The -hnrutair then introrinc'i1 Rev, ninon n Indo: who in his genial way, votive), col the greetings of the Methodist H...-hurch. and by reference to astronomy ul ,drew lessons of humility. He wa succeeded by Vi. Janus Scott always Y a favorite in Seaton th. who sang "There's a Land." and "I Passed Your window." 1\f George' Israel recited x -'111,1 Sweet Heart" and recalled gave e -one ,f the Bots Who Wait." Mr. e Dot Reid sang "The Blacksmith"in folio,. ;tilcn I;•n,re soil war ],,.,,. h• eu- 11 ered the executive and tq Chenro Bros. for the pleasant evening. Th gathering concluded with the singing of God Save the King. COLLEGIATE NOTES. The second meeting of the Liter- ary Society, which was held on Fri- day afternoon last was a decided sue- cess. One ofthe outstanding features of tine meeting was the excellent school spirit displayed. Under con. editions that were not ri o lucit c. to good order and discipline, every per- former was given a kind and sym- pathetic reception. The -following took part in the programme: Evelyn t'ndnnore, Lillian Wankel, Margaret Finlayson. sang solos:. Attie Cam- eron, Mac Webster and Daisy Ha- milton gave piano selections; Monica Reynolds and Margaret Case played a piano duet; Frank Cook, K. tlntent, Tlelen Dinsdale, Madeline Meidinget• and Robert Willis gave speeches and readings. The school paper edited by George Hutchison was exceptionally good, being extremely up-to-date in many of the items. Mr. Bissonnette acted as critic, and .10 a mast helpful way reviewed the programme point- ing tint the places where slight im- provement might be utade, and giving praise where praise was due. The meeting closed with tlie National Anthem. sl e G, W. V. A. NOTES. Thursday, December 6th, is the oc- casion of the annual meeting of the. Ladies' Auxiliary. Every lady inter- ested nter estecl in the welfare of- our Cltth is expected to attend The .roosts will 1 he ready and warns and it i$ to be hoped a large number will attend afternThursdayoon, rn on, •• • This Friday, Dec. 7th, the local or- chestra will 'make its debut to the general public. The boys have prac- ticed faithfully and their work is real- ly excellent, There s'houId therefore he a bumper crowd to encourage this sort of thing in our town. The or- chestra has "Bub" Abcrhart on the axa'phone, a highly colored artist, Gerald "Valentino' Stewart on the violin, a suede and well manicured leader, Jimmy -Scott as pianist, ac- complished and bashful, Jimmy Ste- wart: the new Caruso with tt bird's- eye maple special banjo , and Harry THinchley, known as "Kink," who ap- erates the traps with a jazz effect to- tally unexpected from an artist of his grave demeanor. Dancing will comence at 9 p.m. and close sharp at 12 p.m., with no hush. served. corer}.- The last speaker was Ree, Mr, Gordon, of afitchell, who gave an ad- dress showing h people g th at, what some sot u pc plc call Che Good Old Times," were tort had times. and that the world was growing better instead of worse. MANSON-KLING, The marriage took place in t\'r - ra nesday morning at the 'Egmondville Devise at 6:15, Rev. W. D. McDonald, B.A., performing the ceremony, of Mrs. Mary Kling and William David Manson, only son of Mr. and Mrs. John Manson, formerly of Batticford, C� Sask.' The bride; who was unattend- ed, I6 ore asmart travelling t of - W gsuit sand colored Poiret twill, with silk crepe de chine blouse to thatch, and toque of silk velvet. plush to match with an osrtich pompom: After the ceremony g the weddin breakfast was served at the home of the bride, fol- lowing -which the bridal party motor- ed to Brucefield and took the train for London and St. Thomas, ISSUE NUMBER 49. PIERCE-BINDNER. - 1 pretty, late autumn wedding was solemnized on Thursday morning, November 29th, at St. Matthew's 'Ro- man Catholic church. Alvinston, when Miss Catherine Binriner, eldest daugh- ter of Mr. anal Mrs. H. 7., Joinder, and H. Ii, Pierce, of Sagniaw, Mich . were united in marriage. The bride who was miter awry ht her father, looked charming in eteNia rlusentvne y,ith bat to match and wore c raae of Ophelia rases. The bridesmaid, Miss Gretna Binder. of St. MFary''s. hospital. Detroit, we, gowned in al- mond canton crepe with miitallir hat and corsage of American Beauty Bet, lather Kelly. <if London. sang the immial ou,r s >and the wed - 'ling marci, was: played by Prof. t6rt- 1 n, aro.nti t t;i td by Miis; Mary. Rindner and Miss Ella Martin, After the cerement a dainty luncheon wa- erred at the hine of the bride's Inv- ents. the Hotel Columbia, where about 45 guests from London. Seafor:h. Brantford and other places 'were pres- ent. \ former pastor of the bride. {tet Father Finn. of \\e.t Lorne, was also present. the M;sces.. Dm!. i ser. Martin and other friends ,t the i bride assisted in the dining -room, which wa- prettily decorated \t es the dinner VFr. and ilrs. Pierce. left cry' no nr o Sarnia r t for ani and Western !, a a t i \\ c t n points. !They will reside at lhi !Inward Gtreef, Sttginait. The evening closed with "God Save! the King." t• \}r.. Rennie presiiled as ac -1 WINTHROP. tympanist. 1)n Tuesday- a 10 -emit dinner was t d serve r tothe public school children. when over $20.00 was realized, • RE -UNION NOTES. lbs .following replies received by Secretary Sutherland during the past week indicate the enthusiasm tltatprr- vails among the Old Boys 'and GTT1s of Seaforth and vicinity wherever sit hated. Harry Beattie at Vancouver wine,: "Have much -pleasure in accepting the office of Agent for Vancouver and district. Send au the names and smolt forget to put on my phone number. I scant to hear their voices and make arraugcntents for meetings. Iiave al-' re;>)dy one on my list who is cooing, \ir,. Best (Adile l'vcrntan) and thie will be store." - Arthur Mason, Saskatoon, writes: "Send on the lists and all information and we will do the rest. You can count on a good bunch from this. dis- trict, including Mrs. Mason and my- self. Best regards to the boys." Front Jack Forbes, Special Auditor. Southern Pacific Ry., Houston, Texas, comes the good Weird: "Secure a room for the at once. Ant taking no chances. Send me the names and I will•en- deavor to see then personally, as my duties take me over a large areal Only too glad to help celebrate the Golden Anniversary of the hest town in On- tario." )n- tario - - - WOMAN'S AUXILIARY SALE. The \'. A. of St. Thomas' church mid their f- 1 sale o oin h c-ma de annual a articles and candies an V\rednesdav of ase week, and had a gond attendance of buyers. The grab hag was a sotirre of attraction Miss Hattie 'French Yvan the winner of the doll. Tea was - seried during the afternoon. The proceeds amounted to 3208. The annual meeting of the Wom- an's Auxiliary of Si Thomas' Angli- can church was held in the parish hall on Tuesday afternoon, and there was a good attendance: The various reports on the work of the year were very satisfactory, and last year's offic- ers were elected again, as #allows: President, Mrs. T. H, Brown; sec- retary, Mrs. H. Edge; treasurer, Miss Archibald; Leaflet treasurer. Mrs. F. Baxtert treasurer education- al fend, Mrs. R. G. Parke; treasurer pledge money. Mrs, F. Holm'ested, BILLIONS IN STAMPS. That the people in 'Germany will develop strong tongues may be tate result of the present low value of the German mark, Mr. H C. Box of' town, is in receipt of an nnsealled e n velo e from Germany having stamps ' to the value ' of forty-one billion marks. There are over half a dozen stamps of five- and ten -billion marks denomination 013 it, Corns cause much suffering, ' blit Holloway's Corn Remover offers a speedy, sure and satisfactory -relief: The entertain:rent and supper held {in Cavan church for the Sunday school pupils was well represented. I r The programme con tstcd of songs, I drills and recitations by S.S. No. 10. and S.S. No. 6. The choir rendered a beautiful piece, "Cone to the House of the T.nrd Solos were also given by r Miss Grace Scarlett, Mise Della 1 triton and Mrs. P. Lindsay. and were touch appreciated. The chair was occupied by Rev. J. A. Ferguson" Everyone went home well pleased with the pleasant evening with the children. Although the admission was only 15 and a cents tltc sum nf. $23.25 wan taken at the door. Mr. William Hart, of Stratford. spent ;Sunday in the -rhe village. Mr. and Mia Angus Carmichael ealled no friends in the village on Sunday. The weather is very mild at time of writing, and seems more like spring - than tate 4th of December. Quite a number from here have been busily engaged cutting pine rants at the piste swamp. EPWORTH LEAGUE. Epworth League met on Tuesday evening in charge of the- Christian Endeavor department. Rev. R. Ful- ton Irwin read the Scripture ,lesson, and Mrs. Johnston gave the topic on "Making life Count, A solo by Miss Johnston and a reading. by Mr. F. D. Hutchison Were much appreciated. BAZAAR ZA The Bazaar held by the - Barbara Kirkman Auxiliary of the Presbyter- ian, church. on Friday afternoon was successful in spite of an extremely wet day. The many home-made articles and baking stet with a ready sale. Tea was also served. The pro- ceeds amounted to $325.75. ROXBORO. Roxboro school is busy practising for a Christmas tree. A number of gates that were hid on Hallowe'en, were replaced the other night. Not much sport in that kind of fun, and no pay either. Mr. S. Cudmore was pressing hay a few days list week in the neighbor- hood. Mr. '1'. Hays is having a rest from farming this winter, as he has no stock to feed. hitt will likely stock sip in March lh a tin. s r t � The malty friend Mr. Robert Grieve are sorry to hear he is 1101 im- proving as fast as his friends would wish, Mr. James Frith. who has been workingfo L r T' Coleman the past st two . years, has Alex.Mac- Dougall, hued with Doul,ail, ttf C hiselltvrat, and starts after New Year's. Mr. John Rowes is able to be out again after a hail attach of asthma, the past week. - WALTON. \\'e hear that petitions will soon be circulated requesting the new Govern - stent to have another vote on the Ontario Temperance Act. sir. John Buchanan expects'to start his chopping mill this week or as sone as his coal arrives: Quite a number from here attended the fowl supper in Sealorth on Mon- day 'evening and thoroughly enjoyed themselves. Mr, George Clark was on a business trip to Guelph during the week, Mr. and Mrs, John Clark, of Ravels - ton, paid a flying visit to our burg during the week en route to' 'fucker. smith and Varna, Mr, George McCall, who recently returned from the West is assisting Mr, A. Wells, of Londesboro, in the chopping' null, Keepdate in mind, Dec. 12th, of theate St. George's Anglican church bazaar, which will be held` in the. A O U.W. hall, which will be open at 2 p.m. The sale will consist of some very useful articles in the line- of fancy work, children's home-made elothiing, kitchen aprons, and a candy booth, Afternoon tea will be served. Mr: L. Engier, wIi'o had his barns 1 ti Christmas Is Just 21, -- Weeks 2Away On account of the usual "week before Christ- mas rush," might we suggest that you make your selections early. By payment of a small deposit, we will be glad to keep any goods for you until Christmas. - Just a few suggestions for the early buyer:— EARRINGS. A splendid selection of all popular designs ...... ............. ... $1,00 up FANCY WRIST WATCH BANDS.. ..$1.00 ap STERLING BAR PIN $1.00 up SAUTOIR -PENCILS $1,00 up VANITY CASES and COMPACTS.. $2.00 up "KING TUT" DESIGN HANDKERCHIEF BRACELETS $2.00 "PETER PAN" FOUNTAIN PEN and SAUTOIR . 52.00 WATERMAN PEN and PENCIL cased 84.50 up WALDEMAR and KNIFE SET $4.50 up :x'-ELLEY CHINA CUP and SAUCER 51.50 up A splendid selection of Ivory at all prices. Fred.:y Savauge Jeweler and Optician Phone 194, res. 10 Seaforth �raer- ct, burned recently. is erecting o t.tc'ei stable. Mr. W. T. Grieve has the contract. anti • Mir. John Munn sup- plied dont c peri et • i . 1 The weather this fall has certainly been remarkable. It is not for many years that it has been so open and that frosts have kept away to so late a elate. As a result a large acreage has been plowed, and cond.tInns next spring should he conducive to much increased crops. Fanners in general are getting their work well tinder way. Wood cutting and has -pre ring are the order of the day in this district. STAFFA Report of S. S.• No• 3. Hibbert. for the month of November. Names are. in order of merit: Sr. III. -Ada Elliott; Mlarvis Drake. Robbie Viv- ian, Clifton Miiler. ,Tr. III,=Mabel McDonald, Margaret Drake. Ethel Elliott, Edith Tufftn, Sylvia Tiffin, \larvin Harburn, Mary Harburn. 1.' John Drake.' Margaret Jones. Sr. Pr l -Leslie Muller, Earl Elliott. Jr. Fr.-.. Marion Drake, Muriel Drake,; Arnold'. Barbour. Willie Drake, Agnes Miller,' HARLOCK, al.. John Taylor to te'rtained _ a number of his school chums to his birthday party on Saturday afternoon. Mrs, N'rran Sheppard and little daughter. Wilma. spent a few days last week with her mother, Mrs, Alex. Reid. . The Ladies' Aid of Bnrna church will meet at Mrs, .pert Allen's on Thursday- afternoon, Miss Laura-. Beacom is visiting friends in Ethel this week. Mr. Cecil Lyddiatt has returned from the ,West ALMA. Mr. George Dale & Son and show- ing horses at Guelph Fair this week. We hope they conte out ahead, Mr. and Mrs. Robinson, of Auburn. visited with their daughter, Mrs. Phillip. over the week -end. Both Were Full. Man who has been celebrating the reduction of the price of beer asks the reception clerk at the hotel for a roost. Sorry, sir. we are full." "Well, l'm full. but I'm not sorry.,, (‘Mother, Have You Bought the CIIRISITCEI S "I saw in Marshall Stewart's Grocery window st such cod things for the Christmas P11!aS Cfffi1rL'e" NEW CURRANTS lb. b DATE: 21lbs. 13c 5c VALENCIA 1 lb 18c 02 RAISINS 2 lbs. .... NEW SEEDED RAISINS 1 Ib. 18c 2 lbs 35c NEW SEEDLESS RAISINS 1 1h. 18e 2 lbs35e NEW MI%ED PEELS Ib. SHELLED ALMONDS db. SHELLED WALNUTS Ib, s. PE!UUL FOR SATURDAY Fresh Ginger Snaps,' a lbs. for - 5c Oc Sometimes you don't need enough from the - Grocery to make a respectable delivery—so you don't order at all. It is just those little orders we want. Theymake regular customers of occasional pur- chasers, because we give them such careful attention. W Me For your groceries P Corner John and Main Sts, e 77 Seafortli e.