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The Seaforth News, 1927-12-08, Page 1WHOLE SERIES, VOL. 49, No. 49 °-fns. ��TV{F-Yj4,I I4Y SUNR"8 IR E E! meaty nuts chewy caramels coed with thick AWicious ocolate .f crcest candy -wile in Canada „ CR C01 TIE [he Confectionery Crockery Clearance Some More Watch For our Christmas Mixed Candies and Fancy Boxes lympia 33 1-3 per cent off Japanese Hand. Painted 96', piece Dinner Sets These are from the best pottery in Ja- pan— the one that manufac- tures for the Mikado are really too high class fox' a small town and at prices quoted are much below cost Begnlar $48.00 for $32.00 25 per cent off Fine 97 piece Semi -porcelain Dinner Sets from two of the beat English potteries Crown erby and Paisley patterns. gular $30.00 for $22.50 Regular $22,00 for $16.50 nd Restaurant CHURCH CARD, North Side United Church --Pastor, Rev. W. P. Lane, B.A. Sunday, .Dec. 1lth.--411 a.m,, public worship. Subject, The Return of the Wanderers. 2:30 p.m:, SS. and Bible classes, .7 p,m., public worship. Subject, Eating One's Morsel Alone. SEAFORTH, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, DECE1VMBER 8, 1927:. YOUNG SON PASSES SUDDENLY Mr. and. Mrs. Wilson Allen received the sad news on Wednesday of the death of their five-year-old' son, Lloyd John Allen. Lloyd went with his aunt Mrs. azoy McGeoch, on Friday, No- vember 25th, to visit his grandfather, Mr, Tainan, at Cochrane for a couple of weeks., On Tuesday night of this week a telcgoaan came telling of his serious illness and on Wednesday at noon word came that he had passed. away, but no particulars have been re- ceived yet. The body is being brought. home and;the fulteral will take place atEgntdville on Saturday, rda Y, service at 2 p.m., funeral at 2.30 p.m., to the place of interment in Maitlandbank cemetery. Mr. and Mrs, Allen have the sympathy of the community in their bereavement. Lloyd was to have started to school next Easter, WAS WELL PLEASED,. The Fire Insurance Underwriters' inspector, Mr. Bailey, of Toronto, was in town Tuesday afternoon and rang in a fire alarm from the Queen's corner. He was very much pleased with the quick response trade by the brigade, the truck reaching the cor- ner in 75 seconds. Pressure at, all hydrants was found perfect, and after an inspection of the equipment, in- cluding the fine new Chevrolet truck, gave the Seaforth Fire: Brigade a very favorable report. 'Seaforth Brigade has always ranked high since the early days with the hand cart, with the result that Seaforth gets a very satisfactory rate from the Underwrit- ers' Association. Inspector Bailey re- mained in town until 11 a.m. Wed- nesday. C AORED CUPS tic 'SAUCERS, as- sorted sizes, colors and shapes. Special, per eup and saucer, 15c All Fanny Decorated China Cups and Saucers at half price. China Fruit Bowls, at 25c, 50e and $1.00 PlN•tn White Cups and Saucers reg. $1.80 for $1.30 per doz. The; best make of English semi -porcelain Johnston at price of second or third quality Macaroni, 3 lbs. for 25c French Peas, per tin 15c: Broken Walnuts, special 50c Lemon, Citronand OrangePeels We have Crosse and Black- w(•ll'satprice of ordinary peel Butter, Eggs, Dried Apples and Feathers takenin trade. F. D HUTCHISON, Phone Phor Phood 166 L.O.B.A. INSTAL OFFICERS. The Ladies'Orange Benevolent As- sociation met on Tuesday evening, Dee. 6th, to elect the following of- ficers for 1928; Past Worthy Mistress, Mrs. Chas. Adams; Worthy Mistress, Miss .Belle Campbell; Deputy Mis- tress, Mrs. F. Welsh; Chaplain, Mrs, Consitt; Rec. Sec., Mrs. A. 'Butler; Pin. Sec., Mrs. H. Dayman; Treas„ Mrs. A. Westcott; let Lecturer, Miss G. Pethick; D. of C., Mrs. Kestle; I.G., Mrs. R. Parke; O.G., Mrs. J. Pullman; Guardian Ivfrs. Shannon; 2nd Lecturer, Mrs. J. Scott; commit- tee of five, Mrs. Baxter, Mrs. Dalton, Mrs. Oldfield, Mrs. A. Scott, Mrs. Hopper. "A social evening will be held at the home of Mrs, Frank •Bax- ter on Tuesday, Dec. 13th; MR. JOHN THOMPSON. Following an illness of a little over a week, Mr. John Thompson passed away peacefully at the home of his niece, Mrs. F. S. Savauge, on Mon- day morning, at the age of 85 years. Mr. Thompson had spent the past three summers in Seaforth. Follow- ing a months' visit to his brother in Sanilac, Mich., Mr. Thompson re- turned to Seaforth to spend a .few clays before going to Cobourg, where he, had intended spending the winter. The following day he contracted pleuro -pneumonia, from which he died ten days later. The remains were taken to Toronto, where inter- ment was made in Mount Pleasant cemetery, beside his wife who pre- deceased him twenty-seven yearsago. He is survived by his son, Maxwell, of Toronto, and one brother, Joseph; of Sauilac,' Michigan. rounding was of thick bush, which had to be cleared by, the settlers, who came, to this country from; the old land to make new' homes, At this! early period the business section of Stratford was located an Huron street over the stone bridge and in the vi- cinity of St. Jo'seph's Church, His father, 'the late John Vanstone, start- ed right into the wagon-malcirtg bug' ness and his shop was on Huron street, on the lot across from St. Joseph's Church. John junior also entered the business and carried on until his retirement some seven or eight years ago. Since that ,time he had been eei with his son 'Hubert living g L. Vanstone, 11'1 Huron street, where the death occurred. Their old shop on Huron street was destroyed by fire in the year 1853 and .a much ,bet ter shop was erected again in the year 1854. The Vanstone family lived for a number of years on a farm, at that time a considerable distance out- side the corporation but upon 'which stands today the building of the Mac- donald Threshing Company. Mr. Vanstone's wife, formerly Miss Mary 'Donkin, of Downie, departed from this life in the year 1898, and was 'in her 57th year, Mr, Vanstone was a faithful mem- ber of St. James' Anglican Church, for practically all his Iife,. He was a member of the old church which stood in the same location as the pres- ent structure and helped greatly in making possible the present edifice which was built in the year 1870. The deceased elderly man was also one of the oldest and most valued members of the Avon Lodge, of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. NEIL SHAW AUXILIARY. The annual meeting of the Neil Shaw Auxiliary, of Eginondvilie Church was held at the Manse on Saturday; Dec. 3rd, at 3 p.m. The meeting opened with one verse of hymn 382, after which the president, Violet Tyndall, led in prayer. Scrip- ture reading, Luke 2:8-20, was taken by Miss Sadie Howatt, Following this Miss Alice Thompson read the minutes and also the minutes of the last annual meeting. The report of the thank -offering was given, follow- ed by roll call and offering. Mrs. Mc:- Donald took the chair for the election of officers for the ensuing year, which resulted as follows: Hon. Pres., Mrs. W. D. McDonald; Pres., Alice Thompson; Vice - Presidents, Rvalena Nott, Billy Chesney; Rec.- Sec., Violet Tyndall; Press Sec., Gertie Webster; Strangers' sec., Mil- dred Wallace; Treas., Ross Patrick; Pianist, Laura McMillan and Sadie Howatt; Fin. convener, Bertha Beat- tie, Hymn 578 was then sang and the meeting closed. Mrs. McDonald served a delightful lunch. Miss Billy Chesney moved a vote of thanks to the hostess for her kind hospitality. THE SALVATION ARMY. Do you believe in Holiness ? If so, attend the Salvation Army Holiness meetings held-every..Friday at 8 p.m. Sunday services - 11 amt—l•Ioliness meeting. 3:30 p.m.—Sunday school. 7 p.m.—Salvation :meeting. You are invited. You are welcomed. 50 stic r_ r have bought the rern ail'ti intq stock of J. F. ';traly, have replenished it with some beautiful new Christmas Goods and .now ccupy the store previously occupied by bim in the Graves' Bock. •Ise Newest ' in Diamond rings, Wrist watches, I.an, blem pins or rings, 'Vanity cstse`s, Pearls, Bar pins can. be seen inert tmd make wonderful gifts for Mother daughter, sister or sweet- heart. And Tie pins, z Cuff links, • Signet or .Emblem rings, Cigarette eases, Wrist or Pocket Watches will be sure to 'please Dad, son, brother or ,sweetheart. Now is` the time to buy before the Rush. A small deposit will re- sorve;aniy article until t''hristnias• O1'LN EVENINGS E3.t.PELIT WATCH, OLOOJ( AND JEWELRY REPAIRING A SPECIALTY IM14111201=0.67446411.4.01.3.4.21,110.110112131181%. .1:47=11.X. Y. P. LEAGUE.. After the members of the Young People's League of North Side Unit- ed Church assembled on Tuesday evening it was moved and seconded 'that the regular program be post- poned and that those present proceed to Egmondville United Church to ;hear Rev. Peter Bryce. D.D., of To- ronto, who was Beaking to the Young People's Irociety of that church. Enough cars were immed- iately secured and the transfer made. The members felt that they were amply' repaid, Dr. Bryce giving a most inspiring address' on his work in Newfoundland and the mission work of the Labrador coast.. He also spoke upon other features of the work of the United Church, and impressed all present with a sense of the extent and importance of the work. SEAFORTH TURF ASS'N. The annual meeting of the Sea - forth Ttirf Association was held in the Carnegie Library or, Thursday evening, Dec. 1st, when the following officers were elected for 1928. President, George R.' McCartney. Vice -Pres., Russell H. Sproat. Secretary, A. 15, Sutherland. Treasurer, R. M. Jones. Directors, John M, Cardno, bVm. Cudtnore, Satn'l Cudmore, J, F. Daly, James Dick, Chas. Dungey, A. A, Mc- Lennan, Dan, Shanahan; auditors, Robt. J. Beatty and R B. Govenlock, The past- year has been most nec- cessful. for the Association, due en- tirely as stated by Pro. McCartney in his address, to good management and clean racing, which policy will be continued during 1928 when the As- sociation will be in the Canadian' Grand Circuit. The Association will hold the usual summer tweet and the ::atter of a fall meet was left over for. further consideration. COLLEGIATE COMMENCEMENT The fourth annual commencement of the Seaforth Collegiate Institute held in Cardno's hall on Friday even- ing was most successful in every way. This event, which has become an established institution, gives the parents and the public an insight into the training received by the pupils, besides ordinary hook study. The entire programme was carried out with precision and the high order of all the numbers provided an excel- lent evening's entertainment to the audience which packed the hall. Red, black and gold drapings on the walls, the colors of the Seaforth Collegiate. lent a very pleasing effect, together with special lighting 'fixtures. The net proceeds of the concert, amount- ing to $203, will go towards paying for the new piano purchased by the pupils of the school this fall. Principal W. G. Spencer presided. and following the opening number, a chorus"O Canada" by the school under the direction of Mr. Howey, presented the medals and dipfomasas follows: D. Aberhart, M. Aberhart, J. Alex- ander, K. Amens, J. Archibald, J. Brodie, E. 'Brownlee, J. Chesney, J. ,Clint, J. Crich, H. Haugh, B, Hilien, M. Jackson, R. McKinnon, W. Me - Nay, I. Medd, L. Norris, A. Patrick, F. Peterson, W. Pollard, E. Rankin, R. 'Reinke, . J. Ritchie, M. Savange, Cora Sherwood, Chas, Sherwood, A. Siliery, L. Smith, G. Snowdon, L. Talbot, A. Thompson, E. Turner, L. Wankel L. Webster, C. White, R. W€llis„-R, Weiland, I.- Workman, M. Johnston. Scholarships—Gibson White won three scholarships from Western uni- versity: 1. First in English and Clas- sics; 2. First in Classics; 3. First in Classics and Mathematics. • 'General Proficiency—Form I.—Jes- sie Archibald, presented by Mr. R. M. Jones. Form Ji. ---Gr any lvir, F. S. S Fo•in III - by the Principa Field Day champion (tied Ednlnonde; Boys' Daly; Boys' J Girls' Senior, Girls' Junior, Highest scoria, Tyndall, receives tro- phy, presentee) Bar- bel'. The Strat shooting was The Loudon' F wen by the school yearg AGED FATHER PASSES, The following from (Inc Stratford. ,Beacon -Herald refers to the father of Mrs, L. G. Van Egmond, of town, whose many friends regretted to l of her bereavement: learn was with deep regret that the people of this city learned of the pass- ing of its oldest citizen, John Van - stone, a pioneer since the year 18.41, and one who. was beloved by all. ' Mr, Vanstone died at an early hour this morning, after an illness of only a week. He had been in the best of health and was up and around prior to that time. If Mr. Vanstone had lived .until New Year's Day he would have celebrated his 93rd birthday. "Not only was Mr. Vanstone, Strat- ford's oldest citizen in point of years of residence, but he was one of the train factors in the unbuildin of the upbuilding city. In the year 1885, when Strat- ford was incorporated as a city and for many other years he served on the council. In the year 1887 he. was chairman of the' public school board and ensuing years also found him serving as a member of that hoard. Mr, Vanstone moved to this coun- try from his, birth place, in Devon- shire, England, when a'snmall lad, 5 years old, and settled with his par- ents, the late John and .Elizabeth Vanstone, in Stratford in the year 1841. They lived for a short period, prior to moving to Stratford, in Ber- lin, now known as 'Kitchener. When the family established their' home here, Stratford was inhabited by only a very few people who lived in frame houses, and the 'eountry sur H.—Grace J. Scott, presented avauge. Franlc Hogg, presented , Medals—goys' Senior for) --J, Frost and A. s' Intermediate, Geo. 1e:or, Neil Tyndall: Margaret Cudinore; Farquhar. u har. Doreen q fon field day, Neil the Challenge by AIF, Charles Bar- hcona Trust :Medal Inc won by W. C. Barber. Fee Press trophy was Wool this for h1 h- est award for physical culture in this military ,division. Those, taking ,part in the oratorical contest, a feature inaugurated last year, were Margaret Armstrong, Tohn McDonald, Alda 'Balton, Geo. Daly, Grace Scott and Leo Hagan. Later in tire evening the decisiou of flee judges, Rev, E. F. Goetz, Rev, T, IT, Brown -and Rev, W. P. Lane, was 'iiniatuued by Rev. E. F. Goetz as follows: first prize, George Daly, sub- ier0 "Developnienf of Minerals of $1 A YEAR. s re 'Can you realize' that Christmas is so near? Christmas! That time of the year when everyone wants to make all their friends happy by some remembrance of the occasion. But it does seem hard to know just what to get each person, and usually the selection of Christmas ,gifts is quuite a problem. May we suggest that you let us solve your problem for you. Just drop in and look over the wonderful line of gifts we are showing ••-- gifts for every member of the family, gifts small o1• large, gifts to suit every pocket book. Just a few of our gifts are listed below: -- FOR MOTHER. Silverware: Lovely designs of pie plates, casseroles, bread trays, take or sandwich plates -and many other fancy pieces. Bar Pins !Brooches. Deltah Pearls. Fancy China, Brass Novelties. end Dutch Silver. I.ovely China Dinner Sets. FOR DAD. Waterman or .Wahl Pen and Pencil Set. Beautiful Wahl Desk Set. Regina Pocket Watch. Fancy Cuff Links. Tie Pins, New Styles in Signet Rings. Military Sets. Fancy Pocket Knives. !Waldemar Chain and Knife. FOR HER. Beautifui'Wrist Watches in new shapes and designs, Deltah Pearls. Lovely Princess Diamonds. Barpins. Compacts, latest designs. Coin Purses and Compacts Combined iVORIS PEARL TONE, in pink, natural or blue, also the new co- lours, maize, orchid and green. Bottdcfr Clocks, Ilandkerchief Cases. Handbags. FOR HIM. Fancy Cuff Links. Tie Pins Waterman or 'Wahl Pen and Pencil Set. Gents' Wrist Watches Hook Ends Waldemar Chain and Xnife Cigarette Cases Desk Set Military Brushes and sets Collar and Handkerchief Set- Bill Folds FOR THE HOME Mantel Clocks, $10.00 up. Chime Clocks, $45.00 up Grandfather Clock, $125.00. DeForest-Crosley Radio, $75.00 up i Made in , Battery and Batteryless types). And don't forget to Iook over our Greeting Cards. We carry the celebrated Canadian Artist Series of cards and booklets, in price from 2 for 5c lap; also stick- ers, seals, etc,. Each design used on these cards is the design of a Canadian artist. We cordially invite you to drop in and look around our store, and see our assort- ment of Christmas gifts. Phone 194. Res. 10 "The Gift Shop" �Or`' _'tet ` t" h ED. s ` VA Opposite Post Office Gift selections set aside on small de- posit. Northern Ontario"; second prize, Miss' Margaret Armstrong, subject, "The Story of Confederation." The speaking, by all contestants was excellent The; prizes in this contest were donated by, Mrs. R. M. Jones and Mr. W. J Dun-1 can. Dances, "Rufty Tufy," by the Jun - for Girls and "Irish •Lilt," by the Senior Girls were beautiful and the Highland Fling and Jig Steps by Bea- trice and Robert Eberhart were splen i5 did, all wearing suitable and effective costumess. Two songs by the Glee Club were +, well received, and also the chorus by the school, "On the Road to Mandol-' ay," One of the big -hits of the even -t ing was (Inc impersonation by Mar -1 garet Ferguson, "Making Him Feel, as Horne." A brilliant future is pre-; dieted for this young artist if she, develops her talent. 11 l bythe TheSt. John's Amba once cadet corps ivas the first demonstra- tion given in Seaforth of this phase of cadet training, showing first . ail methods for various fractures, the bandage drill led by W. C. Barber being highly instructive and in- teresting. The closing feature was the play, "St. George," which was well ear - 1 ried out with pretty costume effects. The musical portion of the play show- ed the results of careful training and was well received by the audience. Excelleut music was provided throughout the evening by the Col- legiate orchestra, Form IV. won the ticket selling contest, having sold the most tickets per pupil, while Form II. had the 1 highest total TMAS (iWTS We have the usual splendid range <4 Christmas Slippers See the '.I la.ek, Rose and Blue Satin Slipper at $200 Another line in American Beauty and Copen • $i�1e 0 +!r Slippers nt $3,00. $1.25 in leather and felt for laa,di.r4_ A full range of Hockey Shoes at low prices Club Bags, Suit Cases, Bat Boxes make splendid gifts. Visit our Slipper Booth and make early .selections and leave them prat away 0 BOOTS and SHOES SEAT+ OBTH 1 -n."s'-per ': 'r:mamas.....,...u....:.+......v.,••a^ a -mr. ANNUAL ,MEETING. The Woman's Auxiliary of St. Thomas' Church held their annual meeting on Tuesday afternoon when the reports of a successful year's work were received and officers elect- ed for the coming year as follows: President, Mrs. T. H. Brown; Secret- ary, Mrs: J. H. Best; Treasurer, Mrs.' Bullard: managing committee, Mrs. R. G. Parke and Miss Archibald;, Treasurer of Guild, Mrs. Parke.