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The Huron Expositor, 1931-02-27, Page 8ORT,T4RY 27, 193 :a eneeen the Quality unusually 'Prices unusually Low, S•1+ 1 Dff ]i SS I•AYAL5n �l i EaS. -a3 dozen oranges at 25e to 60c per eiozen, Same sizes ,last year were fletibie the price. tEhtONS- 1Largest size 30c dozen GREAT GIANT PEAS—Large, 25c tender, juicy; per can i �E Every year so far the demand for this brand of Peas has been greater than the supply, OTHER PEAS—at 20c, '15c, 13c, 10c and 5e per can. TOMATOES—Large can at 10c to 13c pee can. TOMATOES—Small cans 5c DOMESTIC .ONIONS—First quality, $2.25 per 90 -pound bag. These will keep green till green onions are ready. Why not stock up at this low price? SINE HALLOWI DATES 3 pounds ELECTRIC LIGHT BULBS -25, 40, 60 watt, guaranteed 1,000 t1 C hours, for FINEST RED SALMON TROUT -15 cents lb., or 12i c lb. for whole fish. LIQUIiD VENEER 1 5C Regular 25c for GEM LYE -100 per cent. pure and 2 ounces heavier than Gillett's, at 2 for 25c. CLASSIC CLEANER—One of eiC the ]best; 3 for UD C QUICK NAPTHA WHITE SOAP FLAKES—Regular 20c, for....15c Sup= tiUDS—Regular 2 for 25c, at 3 for 25c 25c F. ILI. Hutchison Phone Phor Food -166 K> 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 O it) S. T. Holmes & Son f0 FUNERAL SERVICE 10 Main Street, Seaforth i0 0 S. T. Holmes' residence, 0 Goderich Street, West; phone 0 No. 119 W. Charles Holmes' 0 residence, Goderich Street, 10 East; phone No. 308. 0 Limousine Ambulance Service 0 Night calls, phone 308. 10 Day calls, phone 119J. 10 Charges moderate. 0 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 WHEN DISASTER COMES CAN YOU SMILE? Not unless you know that: You are fully protected against Fire loss; Your Income against Accident and Sickness; Your Rental Income by Rental Insur- ance; Your Jewellery, etc., by a Burglary Policy; And your Automobile by an Auto- mobile Policy. LET US HELP YOU SMILE AT DISASTER WATSON & REID Specialists in all lines of Insurance PHONE 33 W : SEAFORTH t_ 10 0.40 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 C 10 O .i* W. T.BOX&CO. o 'so Funeral Director and C 10 Licensed Embalmer C O H. C. BOX O Best Motor and Horse-drawn 0 [� equipnneart. i0 Charges moderate. 0 Flowers furnished on short 0 a0 notice. C O Night Calls Day Calls C 0 Phone 175 Phone 43 C 0 C (00000000000450 THE McKILLOP MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO'Y. READ OFFICE—SEAFORTH, ONT. Eiiretest COD LIVER OIL We recommend this Vitamin - Tested Oil to be one of the fin- est on the market to -day. The most recent scientific methods have been applied in the .production, testing, keeping and bottling this oil. And it is our belief that no better Cod Liver Oil can be obtained. Sold in two sizes --50c and $1.00 Prevent the action of cold and other genus by building up the system. Sold at Keating's Pharmacy The Rexall Drug Store SEAFORTH - - -ONT. THE HURON EXPOSITOR OFFICERS: James Evans, Beechwood - President James Connolly, Goderich - Vice -Pres. D. F. McGregor, Seaforth - Eec.-Treas. AGENTS: W. E. Hinchley, Seaforth ; John Murray, Egrnondville• R. G. Jarniouth, Brodhagen; James V‘ratt, Blyth. DIRECTORS: William Rinn, R. R. No. 2, Seaforth; John Bennewies, Brodhagen ; James Evans, Beechwood; James Connolly, Goderich; Alex. Broadfoot No. 8, Sea - forth; Robert Ferris, Hariock; George McCartney, No. 3, Seaforth; John Pleur. Brucefield; James Sholdice, Buildings for Sale. Dimensions and Descriptions as Foflows:— One building 1,4/x15, with 8r ceiling, rough hearddng,. inside and out; two aides and rns lOnd have pine lapped siding, the whole Kind With Georgian pine. There is one panelled windows With each t4//W/: tooled with ng. Otte branding 18/x24/ With 7/ e// cantle, rough pine eiding wifti battane outside and f/,'115/ of Wilda matched aiding and cri8ng. One building, $e/x7o/ with 4//x4// studding, tittered With lit/ '80 tough nine aiding •it itb binfitine taatteit ark 2/*e/z18r !brie tiltrotor $fl645/; 12'# xi2// Broca tittiat sill,,Agr4.1d'i/s1o// Bartter frame; \end dedlOeni, d1G 8/r 14/x401, 1$'x58/, 12 feet it Abate *Wise satiated on Male E MSttll ;aeral4t ' " Avner 41 W1CLLt/lM A ! for fortbeersb DISTRICT MATTERS ly." Mary Forrest its iln prayer and Betty .Malcolm read be Scripture. lesson, The president too . as the sub- ject of her short talk, "The Value of. Cantrell Membership," The hymn "0 Master Let Me Walk With Thee." was then sung. Mrs. Snell delighted all present with a humorous reading en- titled, "The Kindergarten Tot." This was followed by a duet sung by Mar- garet and Jeannette Finnigan, accom- panied by Lillian Richardson at the piano. A musical selection by Violet and Robert Tyndall was ,also much enjoyed. The president then called on several of the older members. The Official Board and members of the congregation then presented Mr. J. Henderson with a chair as a token of appreciation for his services as treas- urer during the last 18 years. Mrs. Henderson was presented with a reed jardinere stand. "Blest Be the Tie That Binds" was then sung, followed by the Mizpah Benediction. After a little community singing, refresh- ments were served. Lady Bowlers.—The Ladies' Lawn Bowling Club will held their annual meeting in the Carnegie Library room on Monday afternoon, March 2nd, at 3.30 p.m. We urge all mem- bers to be present at this meeting also extend an invitation to any pro- spective memlbers or anyone interest- ed in the activities of the club. There will be election of officers and other business to discuss for the coming season. A line of Books worth , reading. Some of these are new' Fiction and others are the better class of reprints. Priced at— 85 CENTS AND $1.00 Thompson's Book Store, Seaforth 'Subscriptions taken for newspapers and magazines at publisher's prices. Si ply Compiittee's reports were! read. The Lookout Committee report- ed making twenty-seven calls, It was decided to have a special. Easter of- fering on the regular meeting in March. 'Mrs. John Stewart then took the chair for the devotional period. Hymn 41 was sung and several Scrip- ture readings by Ma's. J. M. Geven- lock and other ladies were given. Mrs. Davits gave the Tidings Prayer. Mrs. Neil Gillespie gave a very interesting and instructive talk on the Indians and our schools in the West. M''s. Kerr then read a clipping from a paper on the trend of Modernism, written by Mrs. Anna Ross, formerly of Brucefield. The offering was tak- en and the meeting closed by singing Hymn 567 and repeating the Lord's Prayer. SILK UNDERWEAR That is Showing Spring Very Styles, Now Luxurious Yet Serviceable House For Sale. -12 -roomed frame house, in good condition. Apply at The Expositor Of- fice. 32614f Utilac.—Quick drying enamel for furniture, floors and woodwork, will please you. Graves' Wall Paper Store. 3298-1 It Pays to buy the beat quality paint and varnish, and our prices are reduced. Graves' Wall Paper Store. 3298-1 For Sale.—A good practice piano for sale cheap, 515.00 for quick sale. Apply to Mrs. Wsn. M. Doig, R, R. No. 2, Kippen, Ont., or phone 20 on 9.3, Hensall. 3298-1 Lost.—A white pig, eight weeks old, between 5 miles west of Staffs and Dublin. Any in- formation leading to its recovery, please noti- fy The Expositor Office. 3298-1 Piano For Sale.—Slightly used Heintzman Co. piano for sale cheap. Apply at Walker's Furniture Store, Seatbsth. Phone 67. 3295-tf Cobbler Potatoes. --From certified seed, high- ly sprayer. Get started night while prices are low. We could of cleared 510,000.00 more money in our 18 years of potato growing by starting with the above quality of seed. For quick delivery we will offer large sized high- ly graded stock at $1.25 per bag. Smaller sized, about hen egg size, nice for cutting into 2 or 3 sets, same quality as above, $1.10 per bag. Write, or phone your orders now. Jonathan E. Hugill & Sons, R. R. , Sea - forth, Ont. Huron County's Largest Pobatoo growers. 3298-2 Seaforth To Have New Milling In- dustry.—Mr. J. A. McKenzie this week disposed of the large brick mill build- ing, known as the oatmeal mill, and situated directly across from the C N. R. station, to the Vitinlin Milling Company, Limited, of Toronto. This company have purchased the Canad- ian rights to mill a 100 per cent. com- plete wheat flour from an American patent, and will have a chain of mills in the Province, Seaforth to be the first that will be put in operation. The company is now removing the ma- chinery from the building and when alterations are made, will install a complete new plant. Canadian Girls In Training.—The meeting of the Marion Keith C. G. I T. was held on Wednesday night February 25th. The meeting opened by singing Hymn 96 on the song sheet which was followed by prayer by Mrs. Lane. Hymn No. 1 was then sung, which was followed by the read- ing of the Scripture by Muriel Fin- nigan and the reading of the Year Book by Ethel Storey. As it was missionary night, Helen Britton took the chair. The study book was then read by Ruth Thompson. Hymn 91 was sung and the meeting closed by singing the C.G.I.T. Benediction. AW Successful Carnival.—In spite of very unfavorable weather, there was a large attendance at the annual Lions Club Carnival on Friday evening of last week. The following were the prize winners: Ladies' comic, Dor- een Hudson, Mary Matthews; gent's comic, R. Burgess, W. Hart; ladies character, M. Turnbull, K. Kivinen; gent's character, T. Crich, A. Calder; girls' comic, Alice Hudson, Mary Car- ron; boys' comic, Frank Sills, Arthur Jones; girls' character, Nellie Reeves, Reta Duncan; boys' character, Cleave Coombs, Ken Adams; graceful skat- ing in pairs, Martha Reid and D. L. Reid; George Parke and Margaret Cudmore; lucky ticket, M. Matthews. Fidelity Lodge Entertained by Edelweiss Rebekah Lodge—On Mon- day evening the members of Fidelity Lodge and their wives were enter- tained by the officers and members of Edelweiss Rebekah Lodge to a very pleasant social in their lodge room. The evening was spent in euchre, the winners being: Ladies' first, Miss Nellie Pryce; ladies' lone hands, Mrs. Alex. McGavin; ladies' 'consolation„ Mrs. W. A. Crich; men's first, Mr. Thomas Bickel]; men's lone hands, Mr. Roy ,McGeoch; men's consolation, Mr. Ed. Smith. After distribution of prizes, a short programme, consisting of a trio, "Long, Long Ago," Mrs. G. G. Haigh, Miss Freeman, Miss Edith McKay; reading, Miss Jean Smith; solo. Miss Edith McKay, accompanied by Mrs. M. R. Rennie, was given, af- ter which a very.fine lunch was serv- ed, Home and School Association.—The Home and School .Association will meet Monday evening at 8 p.m. in the Carnegie Library Room. There will he a debate by four of the second form pupils of the S. C. I., "Resolv- ed that moving picture shows are a detriment to a town." The affirma- tive will be taken by Winnie Savauge and Harry Sheffer; the negative by Alice Devereaux and Ian MacTavish. The musical numbers are very attrac- tive. The Association has purchased a lantern to be used in the public school for illustrating geography and histol'y Iessons. This is a great benefit to the pupils and enables them to grasp with interest these subjects, that to many pupils .were very die - interesting. This machine was quite an expensive one, depleting our funds considerably, so we are planning to have a home cooking sale, March 17, in the Toggery Shop. We would ap- preciate donations of home cooking from any mother Who is interested in the Club. Further notice will appear in next week's paper. 41, Egmondville.—Rev. W. P. Lane led a very interesting discussion on aIllon- esty" at the Young People's Meeting Tuesday night. Mr. Lane's talks al- ways have :been a treat and this one proved no exception, ¶the call to vror- s91ip wee read by Jean irtith, follow- ed by the hymn, „Take Time to be Warning To Public.—The public has been Warned at various times in the past two years against persons solicit. ing subscriptions or selling articles presumably for the benedit of return- ed soldiers or their organizations. The local branch of the Canadian Leg- ion is desirous of maintaining the confidence of the people of this dis- trict and undertakes to supervise the administration of funds raised for the benefit of needy ex -soldiers and their dependents. For this purpose poppies are sold once a year, on or near Arm- istice Day. No person or persons need be considered genuine who are using the name Returned Soldier, as a means of obtaining a sale, unless in possession of a letter signed by of- ficers of the Seaforth Branch of the Canadian Legion. The citizens should ask for this and thus assist in pro- tecting against impostors. to Seaforth with her family of six children, all of whom have passed a- way with the exception of one son, Mr. Marshall Smith, who has always made his home with his mother, and to whom her loss will be an irrepar- able one. When the Salvation Army came to Seaforth over fifty years ago, MIs. Smith joined that organization, and ever since has been one of its most earnest, faithful workers, in fact she spent_her life in the service of others, her helping hand always be- ing at the disposal of the sick and the needy. The funeral was held from her late home on Monday after- noon, under the auspices of the Sal- vation Army, the services being con- ducted by Major Best, of London, as- sisted by Rev. I. B. Kaine, of First Presbyterian Church. Interment was made in Maitlandbank cemetery, the pallbearers being Adjutant Luxton, Albert t Goodhew, Leonard Knight and Harry Thompson, of Stratford; Capt. Ward and William Elliott, of Clinton. A memorial service for Mrs. Smith will be held in the Salvation Army Hall on Sunday evening. Barbara Kirkman Auxiliary.—Miss Maud Laidlaw presided over a very enthusiastic meeting of the Barbara Kirkman Auxiliary of First Presby- terian Church on Tuesday evening, February 24th. Sixty ladies were present with several new members joining. The Scripture lesson was taken by Mrs. Ed. Smith and consist- ed of different portions from the Bible. This was followed with sentence prayers by Mrs. E. J. Dinnen, Mrs. W. J. Free and Mrs. J. A. Kerr. The first part of the Watch Tower was given by Mrs. J. E. Willis. The an- swering of roll call brought out many splendid verses on Prayer. Mrs. J. J. Huggard read the Glad Tidings Prayer. The topic, "Indian Schools in Canada," was taken by Mrs. W. R. Plant and was very interesting. Miss Edith McKay sang in good voice a solo, entitled "Give Me Thy Heart." Mrs. J. A. Munn and Mrs. M. McKel- lar read articles from the Watch Tower. The offering was taken and dedicated in prayer by Miss Laidlaw. The meeting was closed by singing Hymn 571 and repeating the Lord's Prayer in unison. Young People's Society.—There was a good attendance at the Y.P.S. of Northside United Church on Tuesday evening, February 24th, when the meeting was in charge of Miss Ruth Fennell, convenor of the Missionary Department, After singing Hymn 92, the Lord's Prayer was repeated in uni- son. The minutes of the former meeting were read by the secretary, Miss Helen Lane, and adopted. Miss S. Wood followed with the Scripture lesson after which Mr. Arthur Gold- ing favored the audience with a well rendered violin solo, accompanied by Miss H. Lane. Miss M. Ferguson gave a splendid discourse on some of the customs of the Japanese from the study book, "Japan and Her Peo- ple." A quartette, consisting of Misses IHlelen Lane, Bessie Cluff, Messrs. A. Sillery and Sam Scott, sang a beautiful number, "Sunset Hour," accompanied by Mrs. Lane. After singing Hyln 94, games under the direction of Miss G. Hellyer were enjoyed for a short time, and the ev- ening was brought to a close with the Mizpah Benediction. Death of Mrs. Robert Smith.—In the death of Mrs. Robert Smith, which occurred at her home on Huron Street on Saturday last, Seaforth has lost one of its oldest and most deservedly esteemed residents. Althot4gh Mrs. Smith had reached the great age of 96 years, all her life. she had been a woman of strong coestitution and un- usual activity. Up until the close of the year she had regularly attended bo all her household duties and was alble to be about each day. With the beginning of the New Year her health began to fail and she gradually grew weaker until the end came on Satur- day. During her illness she was most lovingly cared for by her niece, Mrs. John Harris,of Staffa. Mrs. Smith, whose maien name was Ellen Miller, was born in Dalhousie town- ship, Lanark County, in the year 1836 and was the only surviving member of her family. ,.,At the age of twenty- three years she was united in mar- riage to Mr. Robert Smith and they commenced their married life in Hlib- bert township. They afterwards mov- ed to Michigan, but owing to her hus- band's tailing health, they returned to '.ittibbe it where Mar. Smith died 55 years ago. Mrs, Smith then mooed • Women's Missionary Society.—The February meeting of the W.M.S. was held in the school room of First Pres- byterian Church on Tuesday, the 24th, with a good attendance of ladies, Mrs. James Kerr, president, presided. The meeting opened by singing Hymn No. 250 and prayer by Mrs. Kerr. The roll call was answered by each one repeating a text of Scripture. In the absence of Mrs. Aberhart, Secretary, Mrs. Patterson read the minutes of the last meeting. The Treasurer and The Old West Lives Again Warner Baxter in The Arizona Kid WITH Mona Maris, Carol Lombard The picturesque O. Henry char- acter of the 80's comes back to ride the canyons and ranges of the Great South West. THIS WEEK END PRINCESS O COME AND SEE The Torch A play to be presented by the Margaret Larkin C. G. I. T. in basement of FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, SEAFORTH on Friday, February 27 at 8 o'clock sharp. Admission 25 cents One Night Only Be Sure To See It, APPLES and Delicate Spice LOCAL BRIEFS Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Hays, of De- troit, Mr. and Mrs. Hector Hays, of Stratford, and Mr. George Hays, of London, spent the week end at the home of Col. and Mrs. R. S. Hays. Mrs. J. E. Keating and son, Master Kenneth, are visiting in Toronto this week. Mrs. 1VfacTavish, of London, is a guestat the home of her sister, Mrs. M. A. Reid. Miss Hellyer and Miss Wood, of the Collegiate staff, spent the week end in Toronto. Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Box are visiting with friends in Port Huron. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Smith, of Port Colborne, were week end guests at the home of Mr, and Mrs. W. R. Smith. lylrs. harry Watson, of Goderich, is a'guest at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Willis. Miss Jessie Gillespie has returned from a visit with friends in Downie township. Miss Jessie Grainger, R.N., of Clin- ton, was the week end guest of Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Wright. Mr. Jack Hinchley, of Brantford, spent the week end with his mother, Mrs. J. D. Hinchley. Miss Fergus McKay was in Hamil- ton last week end. Mrs. W. J. Walker has returned from Timmins, where she spent sev- eral weeks with her son. Mrs. Farnham, of Clinton, was a week end guest at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. Freeman. Miss Irene Wankel, of London, spent the rweek end at her home here. Miss Janet •Scott is spending two weeks with Mrs. Thomas Gundry, in Goderich. Mr. Elmer Fowler and sister. Miss Florence Fowler, who recently sold their farm on the Huron Highway, have moved into the Beattie Apart- ments. Mr. Thomas Jarman, of Climax, Sask., is visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Jarman. Mrs. T. G. Shillinglaw has returned to her home in Tuokersmith, after spending several weeks with her daughter in Toronto. Messrs. C: A. Barber, W. J. Duncan, J. E. Keating, J. Beattie, J. J. Cluff, Rev. J. H. Meyers and Dr. J. A. Munn attended the Lions convention in Ham- ilton this week. Mr. Scott Burchill spent the week end with his aunts, the Misses Brine. Miss Margaret Cudmore is visiting in Toronto with her sister, Miss Ev- elyn Cudnnore, 'R.N. Mr. Robert Hastings, of Toronto, is visiting his sister, Mrs. J. S. Brown. Mr. William Francis, of C•rosswelL Michigan, is visiting his brother, Mr. Henry Francis, Godetrich Street. Miss S. .1. McLean is spending the week end in Brampton, and all things nice make our APPLE CAKE just the right sort of surprise treat for your family. And now that the "Three Bakers" are talking about them over the radio, too, we are making a special feature of APPLE CAKES all this week. They're ap- petizing and nourishing and have that real "home -baked" flavor, We'll hold one or more for you. Your family will be delighted. Apple Cake Baked by Seaforth Bakery W. A. CRICH, Proprietor Phone 34 Get your guess in on the large Chocolate Bar featured in our.• window before March 7th. Listen to the "Three Bakers", Co- lumbia .Broadcasting System, Monday evenings, • at 9 o'clock. • • • WING HAM Mr. John Porter visited friends in Windsor and Detroit last week. Mrs. R. H. Saint spent the week end with relatives in Blyth and Leam- ington. Mr. C. Gunn, of Toronto, was in town over the week end. The fire on Saturday night, Febru- ary 2lst, destroyed the store and •pro- perty of Mr. Bender, of Blyth. Ev- erything was completely destroyed, MT. Bender having been an old stand by for years, the same people have done business with him, he will be greatly missed by all. WALTON The W.M.S. and Ladies' Aid will hold their monthly meeting and Wo- men's Day of Prayer in the church on Wednesday, March 4th. A good at- tendance is desired. A meeting of the officers of the Walton Horticultural Society .was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. H. Kirk- by on Monday evening. The dele- gates, Mrs. H. Kirkby and Mrs. P. B. Gardiner, who attended the Ontario Horticultural Convention, held in To- ronto this month, gave very interest- ing and helpful reports of that meet- ing. Following this the officers had various items of business to trans- act. The fourth meeting of the Merry- makers was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jahn Watson. The first part of the evening was spent in the continuation of euchre. The highest score to date for women is held by Miss Grace Manning and for men by William Aitkin. Lunch was served, followed by a very enjoyable program consisting of community singing, duets by Earl Watson and Blair Shortre-ed, a piano solo, a solo by Earl Watson and a reading by Blair Shortreed. The remainder of the ev- ening was spent in dancing. Music was supplied by Herb. Kirkby and Robert Patterson with Miss Elizabeth Mills at the piano. Death of Mrs. J. J.McGavin.—The people of Walton and vicinity were greatly shocked and saddened on Fri- day afternoon when news of the death of Mrs. John J. McGavin, a highly re- spected citizen of the lith concession of McKillop Township, became know i. Mrs. McGarvin had been enjoying the best of health apparently until Thurs- day morning when she was seized with a severe attack of emetic and pain, which gradually but surely car- ried her down until the messenger of death ended her suffering about thr�e o'c1oek Friday afternoon. Mrs. 11Te- Gavin's maiden name was Estella Jean Berry, fourth daughter of the late John Berry and Mrs. Berry. She was 'born in 1871 and spent all her girlhood `days west Of the gt+a''ei r04841 CORSETS That Insure A Well Poised and Graceful Figure. Pretty Spring Franks Are Not Made in a Minute NO, INDEED, they take lots of time and patience both yours and your dressmakers. Why not se- lect materials now and have them made while there is lots of time to give them the thorough attention which they should have? Butterick Patterns and Publications There is here an advance showing of the very fabrics from which apparel will be developed that will lead Spring and Summer Fash- ions. Sturdy Tub Fabrics in Bright Array. Prices: 19c to 35c Delicate Yet Durable Wash Materials, that you will like. Prices: 85c and 95c MacTAVISH'S on the,,12th concession. Estella Jean Berry 'was married to John cGavin, her new bereft partner, in 1893, and to this union there were born two Children, (Jean) Mrs. Wilbert Turn- bull, and Gordon, at home, who are left to mourn the loss of a loving mother. Mrs. McG•avin is also sur- vived by her aged mother, Mrs. Emily Berry; three sisters, Mrs. Andrew Young and Mrs. J. T. Campbell, Cy- press Rivers, Manitoba, and Mrs. J. C. Butchart, Edmonton, Alta.; two brothers, Joseph and Thomas Berry, of Gilbert Plains, Man. Mrs. McGav- in took a keen interest in the welfare of the community and was very active in church work. She held offices in the various departments of the church —Ladies' Aid Society, W.M.S., and Mission Band and was an untiring worker. -Mrs. McGavin was a great lover of the beautiful things of nature and sports and could turn her hand to assisting with much of the general farm work. She was an ideal home maker and her sudden passing means a great loss to her family, the church and community. The funeral was held from 'the family home on Monday afternoon, interment being made in Brussels Cemetery and was very largely attended, testifying to the esteem in which she was held. The service was conducted by the Rev. W. J. Maines, B.A., of Duff's United Church, of which the deceased was a faithful' member. Rev. Mr. Maines spoke comforting words to the bereav- ed, as well as a 'beautiful message to the large company. The pallbearers were six Elders of Duff's United Church, namely: Silas Johnston, Thomas Leeming, John Smillie, Ed- ward Bryans, James Lawson, William McFadzean. The floral tributes were beautiful. The following are the various organizations and loved ones and friends who contributed: Duff's United Church, Ladies' Aid Society, Gleaners Mission Band, McGavin brothers and sisters, Stewart family, Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Bruce, Mr. and Mrs. Robertson, Huron Plowman's As- sociation, Union Stock Yards, Toron- to, Britannia Lodge, Seaforth, grand- children and immediate- family. Mrs. McGavin's girls' class from the Mis- sion Band attended the funeral in a body and carried the floral tributes. Relatives who attended the funeral from a distance were Mr. and Mrs. James 'Waters, Detroit; Henry Berry, Arthur; Mrs. Frank Glew, Clinton. McKILLOP W. M. S. and Ladies' Aid. — The regular monthly meeting of the W.M. S. and Ladies' Aid of Duff's Church was held at the home of Mrs. Percy Smith with a good attendance. The meeting opened with Mrs. W. F. Smith in the chair. The Day of Prayer pro- gram was followed and prayers given by the following ladies: Mrs. F. Mc- Kercher, Miss Essie Dorrance, Mrs. Percy Smith, Mrs. Wilmore Scott, Mrs. W. F. Smith, 'Mrs. John Gordon, Mrs. H. Lawrence, Miss- L. Hender- son, Mrs. Russel Dorrance, Mrs. Chester Henderson and Mrs. Ivy Henderson. Business was decided on and a St. Patrick's social planned for March 1-th. Misses Margaret Kerr, Helen Beattie and Ruth, Gordon sang "The Old Rugged Cross," accompan- ied by Miss Essie Dorrance. The meeting closed with the benediction. A dainty lunch was served and a so- cial half hour spent. Mrs. Ivy Hen- derson invited the ladies to hold the next meeting at her home. MILL ROAD WINS FIRST ROUND IN CUP FINALS The McMillan Cup Hockey Finals. On Tuesday night, February 24th, the first home-and-horne games for the McMillan Trophy was played at the Palace Rink between the Dublin sextet and the Mill Road aggregation. The Palace Rink was crowded tb ca- pacity with enthusiastic hockey fans. Despite the poor condition of the ice, they were treated to a real game of hockey. The first period found each team working hard for the initial tally. Apparently Lady Luck smil- ed sweetest on the 'Mill Road White - shirts, when McCartney beat Goalie Matthews for the first goal. Shortly after, Dale shoved their scoring list up another notch when he beat Goalie Matthews on a low redhot drive.' Al- though the Dublin •Greenshirts work- ed hard, they failed to beat McCart- ney. The second period proved to be Dublin's round. After a few minutes of play, Bicknell put Dublin on the scoring sheet,' when he beat McCart- ney on a fast shot from outside tho blue; lode. . Shortly after Malian notched another one for the Eastern- ers, When he beat McCartney on a slant eta, from a scramble in front of 'the Mill load nuts. The rest of the period proved sc'orelebs and the bell ending the second episode, found the two sextets tied, 2-2. The final episode was the fastest period of the game. Each teani know- ing that one goal might decide the game, strove for the lone tally. I. gain Madame Fortune smiled- sweetly upofl the Mil Roaders, when Wilson Wright beat Matthews on an ankle -high shot from centre ice. It was a perfect goal, resting neatly in the corner of the net. The rest of the period 1`e- lnained scoreless, with the final bell finding the Mill Road Whiteshirts tak- ing the first round with a score of 3-2. The return game is to be played on Saturday night, February 28th, rat the Palace (Rink. The Dublin Greet Shirts are one goal down, .but they are confident that they can overcome the lead. 'Everybody should ,be out to see this final game, winch decides the trophy winners. "Rus." Holmes handled the bell ,to the satisfaction of all. - Line-up: Dublin—Goal, Matthews; defense, Bicknell, Lane; centre, Moy- lan' wings, Morris, Malone; subs., J. Malone, Malone. Mill . Road—Goal, McCartney; defense,. Wright, McCort - key; centre, Dale; wings, Nicholson, Colman; "subs., 'MeYntosh, Zapfe.