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The Seaforth News, 1947-11-20, Page 1Bator HURON COUNTY'S LEADING NEWSPAPER WHOLE SERIES, VOL. 70, No; 47 PRESBYTERIANS HOLD BOTH ANNIVERSARY First Presbyterian Church cele- brated its Eightieth Anniversary on Sunday. Large•• congregations were present at both services. I epirin sermons were delivered by Scott Fulton, D.D„ of First Presby- terian Church,Chatham. ,Special music for the occasion was enjoyed. The choir was under the leadership of Mr. Robert Becktel and the solo- ist was Mr, Harold Wardell of'Strat- ford, whose contributions were greatly appreciated. At the morning service the 'anthem was "Laudamus Te", Mueller; solo, "The Lord is My Shepherd," by Mr. Wardell; in the evening., anthem "With a Voice of Singing", Shaw; solo, "The Peni- tent," by Mr. Wardell; for the ser- vice of song rendered by Mr. War- dell after the service "Spirit of God" Neidlinger; "Bless this House" Brabe; "Repent Ye" Scott; "Where He leads' me I will follow" (gospel song). The anniversary offering amounted to over $800. McELROY — RINTOUL At Northside United Church par- sonage, Seaforth, on Saturday last, William Herbison McElroy and Mary Margaret Rintoul of Blyth were united in marriage, with Rev, H. V. Workman officiating. ENGAGEMENT Mrs. Hugh MacKay announces the engagement of her niece, Gladys Viola Holmes, Seaforth, youngest daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Adam Holmes, to Cpl. Louis Wilfred Corcoran, • o • from the R.C.A.F. Sta- tion, Clinton, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Ambrose Corcoran of Prince Edward Island. The marriage will take place Saturday, Nov. 29, at the R.C.A,F. Station, Clinton. We sell only PREMIER STOKER COALS and stock it for your protection E. L. BOX PHONE 18 Northside United Church ' Rev. H. V. Workman, Minister 10 a.m. Sunday School 11 a.m,. The Sacrament of Bap- tism will be administered. Mr. Ernest G. Clarke will speak on Home Mission work. 7 p. m. Meditation based on Henry Francis Lyte, and lits best known hymn, "Abide with me". We cordially invite you, to these Services. Anglican The Sunday before Advent St. Thomas', Seaforth: 10 a,nt„ Sunday School 11 a.m., Morning Prayer 7 p.m., Evening Prayer St. Mary's, Dublin 3 p.m., Church Service Rector: Rev. C. F. L. Gilbert, B.A. Egmondville United Church Rev. A. W. Gardiner, B.A., BD. 10 a.m., Sunday School i 11 a.m„ "The difficulty of for- giveness". 7 p.m., "Jesus' Wisdom". W. 1. NOTES Owing to conflicting events the next social euchre and dance of the Seaforth Women's Institute will be held on Tuesday, Dec, 2, LONDESBORO Mr. and Mrs. Fred Shobbrook spent the weekend at the home of their daughter Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Knox, liarlock. • Rev. Rogers of Blyth took the Church service here on Sunday morning last. A minister from Ex- eter is expected to be present for next Sunday service at 10 o'clock a.m. Mr. Art Brunsdon of Saskatche- wan is visiting with his mother and. other friends at present. Marilyn ,Shaddick, Clinton, spent the weekend with her grandparents Mr. and Mrs, T. Fairservice. Mrs. Nellie Watson spent part of last week at the horse of her daug- hter Mr. and Mrs. John Sinclair, Ki open. ' Mr. and Mrs. Bert Brunsdon have moved to Clinton for the winter. The reguar monthly meeting of the W,M.S. was held on Thursclay last in the basement of the Church. The Autumn thankoffering meeting was in conjunction .with the regular meeting, The Burns' and Constance Auxiliaries were also present. After the regular devotional exercises were concluded, Mrs. Lindsay of Con- stance sang a pleasing solo. Miss Watt of Burns contributed a cornet solo. Mrs. Britton, Constance, gave a splendid reading and Phyllis Me - Coal, Londesboro, sang a solo. The highlight of the afternoon was the address of Mrs. Stanway of Bruce - field, which was very interesting. After the conclusion of the after- noon proceedings Rev, .Stanway closed the meeting with prayer. A splendid lunch was served by the Londesbore ladies and a social half hour spent together. About 70 being present. SEAF+ORTH ONTARIO, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 1917 ANNUAL MEETING OF BIBLE SOCIETY The Bible Society met in North- side United Church on Tuesday evening and the following will coin- Pose the Executive for 19,48. Presi- dent, F. Harburn; lst vice-president Rev. C. F. L. Gilbert; 2nd vice-presi- dent. .Rev, ice-presi-dent..Rev, H. V. Workman, Rev. R. H. Williams and > Capt. Holl•iwell; Sec„ C, Reith; Treas., B. L. Fox. Plans were completed for the an- nual drive and the town divided into sub -divisions, each division or divi- sions is in care of each church. No 1. That part of town East of Main and North of Goderich St. care •of Sal- vation Army. No. 2. that part East of Main and South of Goclerich St. in care of the Presbyterian Church. No. 8. That part of town West of Main to Church St. North of Goderich St. in care of Northside Church. No. 4, That part of town West of Church st. to westerly rim its, North of Goderich St. in care of Presbyterian Church, No. 5. that part of town South side of Goderich St. and North side of John St. in, care of Northside Church. No. 6. That part South side of John St. to southerly limits of town, in care of Anglican Church. No..7. Huron road west and Harpurhey. The executive bespeaks for those who will call on you, a friendly wel- come and liberal support to this most worthy cause. The Bible is now printed in 764 different tongues and dialects and distributed in nearly every part of the world. Founded in London in wasGo 1804, a Gospel in its first grant the language of the Mohawk Indians Bible Ontario. The local •Societ Y is a branch of Upper Canada Bible Society, and the Upper Canada Bible Society is the local auxiliary of the British Foreign Bible Society which is a member of the United Bible Societies of the world. W. M. S. The regular monthly meeting of Northside United Church W,M.S. was held Nov. 13 with Mrs. R. Law- son presiding. The opening hymn "Break Thou the bread of Life" was sung, followed with prayer by Mrs. R. Lawson. Minutes of the Oct. meeting were read by Mrs. Porteous. Miss A. Lawrence, Mrs. Hay and Mrs, F. Finnigan were appointed on the nominating committee to select the officers for the corning year. Treasurer's report read by Miss A. Ferguson. Mrs. Finlayson, Christian Stewardship, gave a reading, "ElIa's mite box". Temperance reading by Mrs. C. C. 'Caine, Reports of the sectional meeting that was held at Monerieff United Church were read by Miss A. Lawrence and Miss A. Ferguson. Circle No. 2 reported five visits during the month, Miss A. Lawrence then took charge of the' program. Theme "The Bible for my life and my community", Scripture reading by Miss Somerville, fol_ 1 lowed with 119 psalm read in uni-1 Miss A. Lawrence explained bow the Bible had been translated into the. English language by the pioneer missionaries. Mrs. Hay and Miss Somerville read and told stories of the missionary life in pioneer days. Offering taken up by Mrs. Mc- Cuaig, hymn "Shine Thou upon us Lord" was sung. Mrs. R. Lawson closed the meeting with prayer. ALERT MISSION BAND • The Alert Mission Band held the November meeting in the school- room of the United Church on Nov. 10, after school. The opening hymn was "Jesus Loves Me". Mrs. Barber led in prayer after which the Lord's Prayer was repeated in unison. An interesting story was then read by Marilyn Bntt, The scripture lesson was taken by Joan Hawkins. The business period followed the next hymn. The roll eall wri"s answered by 81 members. The study book was re- viewed by Mrs. Barber, The closing hymn was then sung followed by the Mission Band Benediction. INSTITUTE SOCIAL The third in the series of social euchres and dances sponsored by the Seaforth Women's Institute was held on Wed. Nov. 12 in Cardno's hall. There were 32 tables in play. Prize winners were as follows: Ladies 1st. Mrs. John Gordon; men, Mit. Fred Reeves; lone hands, ladies, Mrs. Ro- bert McLachlan; Hien, Mr. Murray Stiles; consolation, ladies, Mrs. Glen Slavin; men, Mr. Raymond Nett, The W. I. members provided lunch and dancing followed with music by Haeburn's orchestra. "IT PAYS TO ADVERTISE" Is it worth while to advertise for a lost article? The answer is defin- itely yes. During the past two weeks a couple of valued wrist watches were returned to the owners as a result of advertising. One watch was brought to this office on Fri- day, and soon afterwards the owner of the other watch reported she had got hers on Thursday evening. LEGION NOTES Remember Legion bingo Friday Nov. 21. ilverybody welcome. Come and bring a friend. Don't forget the dance Christmas night. You are assured of good time., Nominations were held Nov, 13, and it looks like strong executive for 1048. Any service personnel in Seaforth or vicinity who were not members of the Legion in 1047 age extended .a hearty invitation. 1:o join our branch for the year starting January, 1948. FOOD FOR THOUGHT BRIDE AND GROOM iN COMMUNITY PLANI HONORED BY FRIENDS Editor The •Seaforth News. Dear l On Friday evening about 250 Sir:—The Town Council is to be friends and neighbours gathered at commended for its grant to those 13'lyth Memorial Hall in honour of worthy organizations promoting su- pervised playgrounds. Someone has said c`Hoodlumism is born of idle- ness." :Sometimes what we see about town borders on hood'lumism, There is a great need for organized sport in nnoney. The following address was this community. The hoodlum is very read after which George in a few often a good boy who does not know words expressed his thanks for the what to do and so does the wrong gift. To Florence and George—This thing. Eventually to wear a mask, is one time in your lives when we walk in and demand the money is all love to give advice and I do not the next and natural evolution. A'know anyone mare capable- of giv- ing 'advice in this matter than your country, man the city and the devil friends and neighbours, The last the small towns, Our:society is time you stood before a man you peopled with misfits who leave were both very nervous, yet you an - school early, get a twenty dollar a awered' every question and listened weeandkare fired nifty years ago ske and loaf all w the Ito made phe yourdto m ndsytoand l doevery- same situation paid two dollars a'thing you were told in the ceremony. week but the employer, instead of We rest assured that everything will allowing' the lad to loaf on the job, turn[ out right in your marriage and taught him how to earn his money, that fifty years from now on your We believe the leaders of our coin- golden anniversary we shall all be munities have betrayed a great trust. The result is • a breeding ground for isms of all kinds: We ask you what kind of citizen we want, What kind can we expect? Our ex- ample has been the worst possible, lack of responsibility, lack of self- control, poor social structure. Community leaders need to help these boys to find their place in the scheme of community life. It is ap- palling that boys must gamble, play poker, make bets for entertainment. Young people crave excitement. What we need is well organized ed sport the year around, The Legion, in planning their Memorial Hall, and' friends has discussed the possibilities of purchasing a hangar from War KIPPEN Assets Corporation combining some-' thing of this nature along with the Moderator of United Church hall. Owing to shortages of building Visits St. Andrew's Church materials plans have been laid over. Wednesday, Nov. 12, was a red let- We recommend a Community ter day for the people of ISippen and Centre, a Teen Town, backed by the surrounding district. It was the oc- municipalities concerned under the Basion of a visit to St. Andrew's supervision of a qualified instructor 'United Church of the distinguished where the youth of OUT community Moderator of the United Church of could ice skate, roller skate, -bowl, Canada, the Right Rev T. W. Jones. play badminton or hold dances, free M.A.D,D• In the afternoon the minis - of charge,- A project of this kind tare; of the Huron Presbytery would be erected on the Agricultural gathered for a conversation with Dr. • grounds and used as an indoor show Jones, and later were served supper place at fair time. It's bound to hy the ladies of the congregation. In make this district Seaforth con- the evening the church was well tilled scions. ., :.,by People .of the community and visit. "BUZZ" FINNIGAN ing friends to hear the Moderator give . his illustrated lecture on "Britain in Peace and War:" The pictures were ADULT FELLOWSHIP GROUP for the most part beautifully colored The adult fellowship group of and showed the loveliness of the Old Northside United Church held their Land to fullest advantage in the views November meeting on Monday even- 00 Britain in peace. Terribly vivid ing Nov. 17th, Mr.. John Stevens were scenes thrown on the screen' presided and the opening hymnportraying the dreadful devastation of "Unto the hills around do I hit up war, and bringing before the minds of my longing eyes" was sung. The• the onlookers how deeply the mother' scripture Psalm 121 was read by country has suffered in the past few Miss Vera Mole, followed with years. All who were present were prayer by Kathleen Sillery, Minutes deeply moved as such sights of (ho- of October meeting were read by secretion that involved destruetiou Miss Ruth Cluf£, The roll call was and loss of life. The lecture had its answered by each member giving an other side however, for throughout account of their first day at school, the evening Dr. Jones proved himself Miss Thelma Elgie gave an interest- a master of humor as well as pathos. ing account of the history of Sea -,His fund of stories kept the audience forth dating back to 1850. It was in- 'thoroughly alert and constantly had corporated as a town in 1868 and hie hearers' in ripples of laughter. named after a place in Scotland by, though often a lump came to the one of the surveyors. There were' throat and a tear to the eyes. Dr. only three buildings until the Jones though preserving the august came through' to Goderich. In 1862 dignity of his high office is essential the town had a._population of 800 ly a man of the people who though Ice people. In 1866 the first public walks with kings never loses the cone school was built ,and in 1879 the mon touch. Vibrant: with energy he is first high school with an attendance fluent to the highest degree and main- tains without seeming effort the in-; terest of his hearers. Great is Itis humility and devoted deeply to the cause of God he will be remembered' by the people of the United Church of Canada in the words of the chair- man for the evening the Rev. A. Hin- ton as "The Moderator with the mer- ry heart and shining face•" Altogether Dr. Jones' visit will long be remem- bered by the folk of Iiippeai and vie. bitty as a high honor :and great privi-I lege. During iris stay in ICippen Dr. Jones was the guest of the minister, the Rev, A. Hinton, and Mrs, Hinton at the manse, an occasion of reunion between life-long friends in the min- istering service of the church. Mr. and Mrs. Archie Parsons of I<ippen, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Parsons of Henson and lir. and Mrs. Joseph Ferguson of Chiselhurst visited an Sunday with Mr, and Mrs. Leslie Waters of Drayton. Mr. Lorne McBride, Windsor, spent the week earl with his parents, Mr. and _ Ins. Robt. McBride. Dr. Jataes Jarrott, of New York city, visited, recently with bis mother, Mrs. I. Jarrott. Mr. and Mrs. Cordon Westlake, San- dra and Ronald, of Bayfiolcl. visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Herbert, Jones. Mr. Wm. Horsey 0f Exeter visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Gacltstetter. Mrs. Homey returned to her home on Sunday after ;pending two weeks with Mr. and Airs. Ciaclt-I stetter. Mrs, T. Munro of Fox Point spenti a couple of weeks with liar parents. Mr, and Mrs. W. Deitz, W.M.S. Hold Birthday Party The W.M.S. of St. Andrew's united Church held their birthday meeting in the Sunday School rooms on, Wed- nesday afternoon. Guests were pre-, sort from Kinsmen and Brucefleld. The president Mrs. Te'rnie Chipehasc' presided and the meeting opened by' singing the hymn "0 Word of God Incarnate.' The Lord's prayer was repeated in unison, Mrs. A, Frinton' took charge of the devotional period. Mr. and Mrs. George Nesbitt on their recent marriage. Dancing was enjoyed with music by the Jackson orchestra. At midnight the bride and' grope were presented with a sum of able to celebrate again. George you have always held a place of highest respect in our col ntutiity and we are glad that you are remaining in our midst. To you Florence, you are a stranger to most of us but we feel assured that you will take your place among us and, we welcome you on this occa- sion! We ask you both to accept this gift, not so much for its value but for the feelings. that go with it, and we 'trust that in your home there may, be, many pleasures in store for you. and be assured that the good h' wishes of the community go with you. Signed on behalf of neighbors of ower' 500. Having numerous indus- tries e.g. salt works and fine public buildings, churches, and up-to-date stores, it has grown to be one of the best towns in Ontario. The meeting closed by repeating the mizpah bene- diction. Miss Thelma Elgie conduct- ed a geography contest and the win- ners being Rev. Mr. Workman and Ruth Gluff. A delicious lunch was served by the lunch committee and a social hour followed. NORTH McKILLOP The November meeting of the Bethel W.A. and W.M.S. was held at the house of Ethel and Tennie Den- nis on Nov. 10. The meeting opened by all repeating the Lord's Prayer. The thence of the meeting was, The Bible for my life' and my community. Hymn 155, "Come Holy Spirit our hearts inspire" was sung followed with prayer by Ethel Dennis. Psalm 735 was read responsively. The scripture readings from Dent. and psalm 19 were read by Mrs. Robt. Hulley and Mrs, Charlie Boyd. Mrs. Leonard Leeming then offered prayer.. A temperance reading was given by Mrs. Earl Mills. Mrs. Leslie Bolton gave an interesting talk on the Sectional meeting at Moncrieff, The offering was then received and hymn 182 "0 Word of God Incarn- ate" was sung. The chapter from the study book, Great is the Com- pany. Tlie Bible for the Pacific Is- lands was presented by Mr. Peters, Hymn 446 "0 God of Bethel by whose hand" was sung. The business part of the meeting opened with roll call answered b». 22 members. The nominating committee to be Mrs, Leslie Bolton, Mrs. Charlie Boyd and Mrs. Stanley Hillen. The December meeting to be at the home bf Mrs. Duncan McNichol Jr. Hynin 523 "0 God of love, 0 King of Peace" was sung and Mr. Peters pronounced the benediction. Lunch was served and a social half hour spent. $1 a year AVAUGES Jeweller and Opiometr;.- 111 I t Opposite Office.Seaforth PP e Post t The minutes were read and the roll BRUGEFIELD call taken with the text word praise. Mrs. Robt. Elgie gave a report on the .Mrs. Archie Mustard spent a couple sectional meeting of Huron Presby- oi' d iys in Landon last week. tenial held in Crediton Oct. 15. at Mr. and Mrs. R. Scott vieited with Which she was a delegate. Mrs. Wattle relatives at Wilton Grove recently. 14ICBeath of Brucefield favored with aMiss Marie flohrter of Bayfield was piano instrumental, Mrs. Carl tile- a guest at the home of her aunt, Mrs. Clincher offered her home for the A. Holler, last week. December meeting. Mrs. (Rev.) Shtu,• Mrs, W. H. Rounds of Dearborn, • way of Brueefield gave a very niter- Mich.. and her daughter Mrs. Arnold esting address on her experience, Barber of Garden City visited the while a missionary of recent years in former's sister and husband, Mr. and China. Mrs. J, Henderson of Bruno. Mrs. henry Daman. last week. field favored with a solo accompanied Mrs. Weibel, Haugh acid sons Allan by Mrs, W. McBeath. Mrs. A. Mon- and Neil, spent a week in Toronto teith moved a vote of thanks to Brue.,,, and Guelph with relatives, field for helping_ make the meeting At the missionary conference lust such a success. The meeting closed by Thursday, slides - rvei' shown w the singing Breathe on me breath of God, boys and girls at 4.30, In the evening followed by the Mizpah benediction in Rev. A. Meorelmuse of Toronto show - unison. Lunch was served from pre:- ed slides he had recently Miceli in. tily decorated tables. Tire oddest mc.m. 11ngl.nul. The great adventure- of her present. Mrs. A. Monteith, cut the George Vnshingt"n Carver Was given large birthday carte, mid slides with heuncl on the sli,,art of .India." Women's Auxiliary Hold Rev. 1'. Stanway preached 5 lis- Successful Bazaar si"u.uy sermon at Varna Sunday The Women's Auxiliary .00 Stair. evening. Rev. Bebe IIarn look - the draw's United Church held a very sue s''ruc e hc-i . w hic'h was the fourth cessful bazaar in the Sunday School tilt she hurl preached on Sunday. - rooms on -Saturday atiestmocm. Th., seven booths were prettily dccere est and contained many lovely, useful and tasteful articles. The fatey work booth was in charge of Mrs, 0'. Wat- son, Mrs. Bill hrle. Mrs. J. McLean. Mrs. Peck and Mrs. W. Monis. The home cooking, Mrs. Harold Jones,. Mrs. Herbert Janes, Mrs. Eldon Jur. raft, Mrs, Ernie. Whitehouse and Mrs. HEM SC11001. TOPICSEmerson Anderson.- The touch and take, Mrs. Winston Workman and Mrs. Ernie Chipchase, The. vegetable. Mr . Eddie McBride, Mrs, Archie Pat•. sons, Mrs. John Anderson and Mrs. Alec Mc14Iurtrie. Tlie itch pond. Mrs STANLEY alts. S. L. Hodgson et' Saskato.ni, Sask.. is visiting 01 the hone of icer brothe ht.lag- .ural sister ',Ill, and Mrs. W. Sparks. The annual commencement of the Seaforth High School on Friday ev- eningwas a great success with a Duncan Cooper and Mrs. Billie hell, packed auditorium and everything The noprummage: lira 'kibble ltac, passed ot6 smoothly to tate credit of Gregor and Mrs, Morley Bobbie. The those taking part ;113d also those who candy booth was in charge of the lies Cl the various numbers. The Junior Girls. A 25r tea was :tented b (See Club presented two numbers, Hisses Bernice Mc(•liueltey, Betty Lou directed by tins Ball, with Norma Watson, Mona Caldwell, Joyi' and Seeming at the piano. lar. C. M. Edna 13roadfoot, assisted by several Smith. - ' chairman of the Board, wet- ladies in the kitchen. Soft music of an cowed the guests. A radio allay was electric record player was niauagecl ed i, by the Drama Society, direct, by Rev. Mr. Hinton. Proceeds amount- y J- E, ti rlcox. Those taking part ed to over 6200. were Ron Sills, June Snell, Francis j Huisser, Mary Boswell, Marilyn. Dr. Jim Jarrott of New York and Chesney, Shiley Claybnrn and Jack lliss Etta Jarrott of Toronto spent a Wallace. A piano solo by Josephine few days with their mother in the McIver was followed hy presentation village recently, , of diplomas, prizes and scholarships A great many are attending the under the direction of Mr. Fo Royal Winter Fair this week in Tor- these being presented by C. M. onto, Smith, Bert Irwin, C. A. Barber, E. Mrs. Thomas Munro of Graven- R. Dick, A. W. Sillery, L. Morrison, hurst, Muskoka, is visiting with her E. B. Goudie, G. McGavin, G. A. parents Mr. and Mrs. Dietz. Whitney, A. Copland. Miss Mary Mrs. J. W. McLean entertained a . Ryan gave the valedictory address, few friends to dinner recently in Three films were shown with the honor of Mr. McLean's birthday, new sound projector purchased re - Mr. and Mrs. Jas. McLean of cantly by the Students' Council, Montana are visiting with thein Gordan Wilson operating tale 'mi eh - many friends in this locality, it is inels . Then the folloed a numbeAftr .belt,: taltho e twenty-four years since they we+ girGlee wClub, program a dance was held in the auditorium until 12 o'clock. Friday morning in assembly the students of S.C.I. were shown two films. The one was a comedy "The Mr. and Mrs. Frank Glanville of discontented canary" and the other Centralia spent the weekend at the was a "Sports chat on hockey, Cana - home of the latter's parents Mr. dags National game," It featured one and Mrs. Edward Regale. of last years N.H.L. games between Mr, and Mr's. Russel McCallum of the Toronto 4Ianle Leafs. and the Fullerton Twit. spent Sunday after- Montreal Canadians. Chis gave was. noon with 111•, Lind .11,11.'S. Fred Glen- held in Motile Leaf Gardens and was villa. the game that ended in a 1-1 tie.. Mr. Charles Munn of Galt spent a Foster Hewitt was the commentator, few days last week calling on his These films were enjoyed by all the friends in McKillop. students and we hope to see some Mr. Harry Flynn of Centralia more soon. spent Sunday afternoon with Mr. To -day was not proclaimed a holi- end Mrs. Edward Regale, Mr, and day in the secondary' schools of Mrs. Frank Glanville returning hone' Huron as we are in the snow belt with hint.•and sometimes miss much school ,dur- Miss Wilma McNichol .of Twitch- . .. eller spent the weekend with her mother Mrs. D. 'McNichol. Mr. George Underwood spent a few days last week in London. home anti see many changes among their friends, NORTH McKILLOP to other holidays it will be hard for us to cover our course before Christ- mas if we take this holiday, and thus we the pupils will lose out.