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The Seaforth News, 1927-02-24, Page 1WHOLE.SERIES, VOLumn 49. 1 Week En 4 Bon Bons Moir's old fashioned Humbugs eaforth SEAFORTH, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 1927. ISSUE No. 8,' Specials.. 6":hoc®late 30c, a lb. 29c alb. 25c a 'lb. DINNERS and SUPPERS Regularly. HOT LUNCHES.. at all ' hours The Olympia Confectionery and Restaurant EPICURE MEATS at HUT ' CHISON S • ELECT'RI'C iL'LG'HT BULBS replac- ed free if they do not last 1,000 hours, 40's and 60's at -25c; 100's 50c Oranges, Seedless Navels are now at perhaps themost fav- orable stage for quality and price at 25c, 30c, 35c, 40c, 500 60c a dozen Fresh Frozen Salmon, Silver Bright, the better quality per Ib. 18c Lake Herrings,' in brine, 35e doz. Egg Cups, hand decorated >'. regular..... 1Ocfor 50 Tumbler Special, 156 tumblers for 10c. These are fine thin clear crystal glass with assorted cut decorations. ANNOUNCEMENT. *, On all future . Cash Purchases coupons will be given -*hich will be . redeemed in Rogers' Bros. Silverware each piece of 'which is backed up• with Rogers guarantee of quality. DAIRY !BUTTER takenin exchange for goods if FIRST''OLAISS, or.' on a half cash, half trade' basis, F. D HUT CHISON. Phone 166 Phone for Food. .tart your New. Year Shoe Buying `" where you get One Hundred Cents Value For $1.00 OUR SPECIAL $5.00 SHOES for, mennare second to none in the County. MEN'S„ 1Genuine CALF SHOES - Black, $5.00 MEN'S Genuine CALF SHOES Brown, $5.00 Leather- lined Shoes for Men 1n Black,and Brown' $5:00 W.Wigg '--... CHURCH. , CARD. North Side United Church -Pastor, Rev. W. P. Lane, B.A. Sunday, Feb. 27th.--JServices at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. Morning 'subject, "The Dangers df Discouragements," Evening subject, 'PSpoiifng the .Good," S.S. and .Bible Classes, '2.30 p.m. SOCIAL EVENING, 'The second social evening this season in St. Thomas' Church parish hall was 'held on Friday evening last when a large gathering of members of the congregation had a thorough- ly pleasant time. 'Progressive euchre occupied the' first part of the evening, the winners being: Ladies, first, Mrs. T. H, Brown; lone hands, Mrs. Win Smith; .gentlemen, ,firsts J. R. La'mi- man; lone hands, W. Hart, F.ollow- ing refreshments of coffee, cake and sandwiches, prepared by the ladies and served by the Men's Bible Class, a short programme was much en- joyed, consisting of solos 'by Mrs, J. R. -Archibald, "Last Night" and "Magic Month of May," Miss Jean- nette Archibald accompanying; violin selections,"Rendez Vous" and "An- dantino' by Miss Amen, and, two duets, '.Life's 'Dream is O'er" _and "Juanita," by'Miss 'Freeman •and Mr. E. W. Bateman Mr. Geo. Clarke be ing accompanist Sor the latter num- bers. The rector, Rev. 'T, •H, Brown, spokeaa few words, and also Mr. H. Edge,superintendent of the 'Sunday School. MET AT CLINTON, There was a full attendance of ministers and elders at the Presby- tery mbeting held on Tuesday in the Baptist Church at Clinton. Rev, Mr. MoDermid, chosen to act as 'Modera- tor 'for the next twelve months, pre- sided, and the docket of 'business en- gaged the Presbytery until well on in the late afternoon. Auburn and Blyth 'charges were congratulated officially on their good record during 1926. A grant at the rate of $300.00 per year was asked for .Bayfield and Bruce - field. Relhits from 'the General As- semblYwere duly considered, chief attention being given to the . Remit relating to the make-up of Presby- teries. The reports of last year's work from the congregations reveal- ed a gratifying showing in the various organizations, the missionary givings. being good for the most part. Many communications were received and read relating to itnattcrs of interest in the Church as a whole, and Dr. Larkin and Mr. .,.Foote, of 'Exeter, were appointed• as commissioners to the 'General Assembly that meets at Stratford in June, PHILATHEA CLASS. The regular monthly meeting of the Philathea class was held at the home of, Mrs. J. 'McIntosh on Wed- nesday evening, 'Feb, 14th, In spite of The disagreeable weather, "there was a splendid representation of members, iThere was much business to be looked after and a pleasing feature was the election a' 'Miss M. Somerville and Mrs. A. McGavin as life members of the W. M. S. The social committee then took charge. A vocal solo. was rendered by Miss G. Scarlett and Miss T. 'Dund'as gave a., reading .which were both ,enjoyed 'by all present. A dainty lunch was then served by the M. !Group, after which the meeting was adjourned. A hearty vote of thanks was given to Mrs Mc- Intosh for her hospitality and the use of her home far the evening, FIRE IN BANK. Thursday night last about 10.30' fire was noticed 'in the'basement of the Dominion Bank building by ;fwo. young men passing on the street and an alarm turned in. The fire 'brigade quickly responded, and keys not be- ing available, the front door of the bank had to be broken in, and the fire was extinguished before it did any damage outside of the basement, The cause of, the 'fire' is unknown as it started about fifteen feet : from the furnace. ADDRESS AND PRESENTATION The McRillop Municipal Council and a number of the officials net on Thursday, Feb. 17th, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. JG. K. Holland, Dublin, who has recently resigned the treas- urership of the township of MoKillop; The ,purpose o'f'the visit was to show to him the high esteem hewas held in 'by the Council and officials and to present him with a beautiful , gold headedengraved cane and to Mrs, Holland a beautiful umbrella. !Reeve Frank McQuaid 'presided as chairman and 'he called on Mr, John McNay, Township Clerk, to read the address, while Councillor Dan Regete made. the presentation' of the eane to Mr. Hol- land. 7An ex -Councillor, Mr. F. Bruce Medd, presented Mrs. Holland, wifh an umbrella.' The following is the address: • "Dear Mr, Holland, -.It. was with feelings of extreme regret that we received your resignation as Treas- urer of our Municipality, an office which you' filled .most- acceptably for a number, of years. We felt that we. could not let the opportunity pass without signifying ..our appreciation of your long spent service with us. So we have met together tonight a few of us, to wish ;Godspeed and 'much enjoyment in the ripening years of life. For the past twenty-one years you have discharged the 'duties which pertain to the office of Treasurer' with the utmost accuracy and care- fulness and it betokens the trust- worthiness of your nature that the work' which has been. so carefully and efficiently handled, 'that it 'reilects the greatest credit upon - your veracit and integrity, qualities which are in dispensable to the carrying out o the duties devolving upon the ofdc with which your work 'has been as sociated For nearly fifty years yo have been connected with, the admin istration •of the municipal affairs o our township, first as Councillor, late as Deputy +Reeve, then as Treasurer which office you have just relinquish ed. 4n our 'future sleeting togethe o an official capacity, . we will mis your pleasant smile and welcoyn iandsltake, which testified of , th genuine heart and genial dispositio of a'true son of -Erin. Nevertheless, you will not be forgotten. The ac- curacy df your accounts will be a estimony of your, valuable service n a social and moral capacity your ife and example have been a steady ng and uplifting influence to those who knew you 'best and to the youth f: the community your life has been guiding star. It is our earnest hope hat you may now be able to enjoy he fruits of a well spent life and'. a uccessful 'business career. As , you evie'w the past and realize how much our part so well acted has been in- truntental in building up the reputa- ion o'f our ,inunici'pal body, as well as he cominunity itself, you will not eel that life is vain, but that you have ttained to a position that night be nvied by the most ambitious and that n. tlic accomplishment of the lesser uties of life, you are )fitted for the reater and: nobler attainments of a igher 'life. As a slight token of our onfiden'ce in your capability and our ppreciation of'your past service, we miid ask you to accept this cane that s it may be a support to you, you nay be reminded of'the support hich you were to us, in your of- tial capacity. And to Mrs. 43ol- nd, your capable and esteemed artner in life, we would present with is umbrella, hoping that it may 'con- ey - to her our i sincere regard and g st wishes for many 'happy days of ttns'hine and that you both may be ivileged to. spend together many appy days and years in•the-enjoy- exit o'f a full , and consecrated' life. Sined on behalf'of 'Council and ficiala, F. J. McQUAID, Reeve. J'OH'N McNAY, Clerk. RED CROSS REPORT. 'Following is the financial statement of the Seaforth Branch of the.'Cana- dian Red Cross Society for the year ending 1926. Receipts. Balance on hand t, „$32,56 Fees , 11.00 Proceeds from euchre .', 32.35 Donations ...... . , :. , 6,00 • $81.91 Expenditure. Rent and help 'for hall $ 8.00 Express on Christmas box . , 1.00 Sundries 1.25 $10.25' Balance 'on hand $71,66 $81.91 A Christmas box of new and se- cond hand clothing was sent to 'Sol- diers' families—valued at $37.5"5, GRACE MULLEN, Treasurer. HURON PRESBYTERY. The Ontario Street United 'C'hurch Clinton, entertained the Heron Pres- bytery on Feb. 17th. , The: meeting was called for 10 a.n, The chairman, Rev, C. F. Clarke'of North Street Ghurcit, Goderich, conducted -the op- ening exercise and declared the Pres- bytery duly constituted. The minutes of the former 'meeting were' read and approved, The session opened 'by re ceiving communications. This • wa followed by giving from 11.30 til dinner to the prese4ation .of the re port of the'Maintenance and Exten- Y sion Fund by the chairman of the committee, Rev. W. D. McDonald of f Egmondville. After dinner the ad - e dress fora, Dr. Laird, treasurer of the General Fund, was received. The Do - u minion -wide aspect of the fund was first presented; attention was particu- larly directed' to Manitoba and Nova r Scotia. Owing. to the conditions pre- vailing in these provinces there was a Probability of their ,not 'being able to r reach their objectives. 'The present s needy situation in our foreign •fields e was briefly reviewed and an appeal e made to our central provinces to n come to the assistance of the fund by over subscriptions. The present situ- ation in.the Presbytery looks as if a deficit would obtain here. Dr. Laird was compelled to catch the, 3,00 o'- clock train so left at the close of his' address. The business of the session` then re- sumed. The - correspondence re the omitting the name of Rev. 'Mr. Tate from,•the list of ministers for the Presbytery was considered. ,.s he. is now a member of the torohto Con Terence his name is no longer consid- ered on our roll. 'The Molesworth and Maines charges are to be united' with' the Trowbridge charge' and they are to be transferred to the Perth Presby- tery. A discussion of some length took place over'the amount to be allowed for conveyance, The North 'Street charge, Goderich, invited the next meeting of the Pres- bytery. This was accepted, the'exe- cutive to;set tite date for the same, TUXIS NEWS, Our bond selling campaign is over and we succeeded in raising $151:00, or double our objective and we wish to take this opportunity to thank the citizens of 'Seaforth, Brncefield, Kip - pen and their surrounding •communi- ties for their loyal support, 'Nearly 80 fathers and sanssatdown to a 'banquet given by the local Tuxis Square in the United 'Church on Mon., day evening.. The assemblage of. gal- lants was' arranged in British square kformation, two ranks deep, but it t doubtful whether the front rank shot.down more titan the rear ranks The. daintily arranged tables spok exceedingly well' - Of the feminine skill in the caterer's art. Suitable songs were sung throughout the even- ing. Rev. W. P. Lane,' when called upon, praised the .Tuxis ,boys on their general program and especially for their •capability along religious'lines. On behalf of the Tuxis Square Robert Willis welcomed :those present. Dr. MoKay, representing the sons, stress- ed to the boys present, the value of their deportment. Mr. John Mac- 'Tavish followed, speaking for the fathers. Jack Arnold introduced the Elk Square formed in November, in- viting guests to their weekly meet- ings. Mr. 'W. G. Spencer, represent- ing the Collegiate, spoke on the educa- tional side o'f a boys' character. Mr. R. N. Bissonnette, representing the large 'families, defied the fathers to bring up a son in 'six weeks as big _ as 'his (Bill Pollard), Mr. Crawford s showed and explained a number of 1 lantern' slides in connection 'with _ the Tuxis work and the Camp held last summer on Georgian' Bay.'Rev.: W. A. Bremner, of 'Brucefield, said sincerity was essential to a boy, ex- plaining the derivation of sincerity from two words meaning "without wax." Mr. F. S. Savauge was called on to represent the fathers with "real" sons. Mayor Golding, Dr, Larkin and Rev, W. D. 'McDonald all 'highly praised the work of the Tuxis. Squares. e Y 1 c a t s r y s 't a e d g e a tv a 1 w ft I'a 'th be s pr h ni i of Mr. Holland, although taken "com- pletely bysurprise, made a'feeling reply on behalf of himself and Mrs. Holland. He said it was a pleasure to him toserve his native township for many years and he had done it to the bestof his ability, He also said that there always 'had been the very best of, good feeling and harmony between the many different members o'f the different council boards and other of- ficials during the twenty-one years -of his incumbency of the office of TreOts- surer'and hoped his successor would,. receive like treatment :from councils',: to !come. He felt he hardly deserved' the many flattering' things said of him and' that he always would cherish memories•o'fthe pleasant times spent in the official work of the Township Council. lie thanked them for their kind remembrances to himself and Mrs. 'Holland. Mr. McNay, the Clerk, Reeve McQuaid and Mr, F. Bruce Medd added their tribute of Mr. Hol- land's worth in neat speeches. Mr. Geo. E. Holland gave several recita- tions and Mr 'Gerald Holland several violin selections These were •inter- sper.sed with songs by same of the Councillors present, The hostess, Mrs. Holland, assisted. by her two daughters, Mrs. Carlin and Mrs. Flynn, prepared a most sumptuous lunch for'those present," After all had done ample justice •to - the, many good things provided, the guests enjoyed themselves , with games; cards and reminiscent conver- sation. In departing, those present wished Mr, and Mrs. Holland many happy years of peace and content- ment. ENTERTAIN CHOIR. A very pleasant evening was en- joyed by the members of the choir of the North Side United Church at the •home of Mr. and Mrs. tArmstrong,. Friday, February leth. At the close of the rehearsal, the the members e s all took part in contests and games, ' after which a daintylunch was served. Mr. Howey, on behalf of the choir, extended to Mr. and 'Mrs, Armstrong and daughter a hearty vote of thanks for the most enjoyable.evening. All then joined in singing, "For They Are Jolly Good 'Fellows." YOUNG PEOPLE'S LEAGUE, The regular 'meeting of the Young People's League of the ''Northside United Church was held on Tuesday evening with Miss McPhee in the chair. A piano duet was given by Miss E Harburn and Miss M. Rands, whie,h was followed by a solo rend- ered by Miss Lillian Wankel, A very interesting letter from one of our missionaries in Japan was read by Mr, Ross 'Savauge,After the topic, which was taken by Miss Grace Scar- lett, a solo was sung by Mr. Alvin Siilery, , 'Miss Margaret Rivers gave a reading which concluded the good programme. The 'meeting closed with the,Mizpah benediction, EGMONDVILLE, On Tuesday evening the Young Peop'le's Society of Egmondville, held. their usual meeting. This evening was in charge of Miss Jean Smith, who was absent on account of illness, so Mr. Earl Webster took the chair. Af- ter devotional exercises were finish- ed the chairman announced that we had Mr Crawford, Principal . of the Seaforth .Public School, with its and called on him for his topic, which was entitled, "How Wars are Caus- ed", and was very ably taken. He be- gan with the third and fourth ten- turies when the heathen Norsemen fought, and covered the years down to the present' Chinese question, A bit of 'humor now and then helped to hold the attention of everyone.We were indeed pleased to hear Mr. Crawford and 'hope to have him with us again in the near future. Miss Sadie Howitt then sang a solo, en- titled, "What Will You do with Jesus?", accompanied by Miss G. Webster. 'Intermission was spent in eOMING! WHOP The OId Cabin Home Minstrels WHERE? CARDNO'S HALL WHEN ? Friday,March ilth at 8 p..m, This Musical Play Will Be Rendered By THE. CHOIR of THE NORTH SIDE' UNITED CHURCH Admission: Adults 50c Children 25e Reserved Seats 10e Extra Plan of Hall open . Monday morning, February 28th at Aberhart's Drug Store. Dependable Watch a irin. This is really a splendid time to have your watch put in order ----:and your watch really needs:attention as well as your car. When you consider that the balance wheel of your watch makes 2,500,000 revolutions eaehweek you will readily see that attention is needed in order to secure long life and good service from yourwatch. We would suggest that you;,leave your watch in for attention: during the,.winter months when you can secure the most efficient and prompt service, as well as moderate prices- All our work is done by ourselves, on the premises, and is guaranteed to be satisfactory. Fred S Savauge Jeweler. and Optometrist Opposite Post [Office. Phones 194: Res. 10. solving a couple of contests. The secretary read the minutes of the last meeting, after which Hymn 43 was sung. The meeting closed with the Mizpah benediction, The excellent attendance showed what people can do when there is something good, 14 your supply of Box's Qualitypuels is not; sufficient ORDER NOW DON'T MISS THE HOT SUPPER served by the ladies of St, Thomas' Churcib, in the Parish Hall 011 Tuesday, March Ist,. From 5 p. m, to 7.30 p, ni 25 Cents gg j,/,: 'r3.... ' 5 ..-.. -. .gi . L. BOX P oaie 1!3 meitirammommerommeaumaimounsimes MNNM 1l M1 SPECIALS MN os sem. $25,00 OVERCOATS for $16,00 All• Woollen Underwear 20 per cent off Yong -Choice: off Work Shirts $L25 Socks 25c to 80c 20 per, centyof,:alli,'Dress:Shirts Big Reduction on all Men's Furnishings Just see:'what we mean about the Underwear proposition anyway --It will pay. you. Cash only in these bargains. R. E. BRIGtIT Zaclordng and Haberdasher) Phone 42 Dress Well and Succeed.