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The Blyth Standard, 1930-03-13, Page 1.1411.1.401.1.401.1...04.0111.11•••••••••••••••••••• Elite Stationery A large assortment of Writing Tablets and fancy Papeteries and Envelopes at The Standard Book Store 01.44 e Blyth Standard) THE `STANDARD.%' BOOK STORE Books, Stationery, French lis±y Leather Goode, Novelties add Magazines. .«•«4141...»««.+41..45...«.......•....... • 1 ,..N, VOL XXXIX BLYTH, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MARCH 13. 1930 :go. 35 I • 44+4444*4.4*4*.H+.M4444*.41 Buy your wall paper i, where you have a wide Ake AMONG the extensive range of designs we sw* carry in stock you are sure to find the wail ppaw that will give to your room the pleasing indi- iidtmlrty that invariably reflects your personality and good judgment, Item stock is a complete line of MAXIMUR quality paper paper of unapproachable bast," and cIurtn. Coro totbestiore, or 'phone us. We will gledlrewhil Eeg 3a showing the right paper for your hosts, R. D. PH I LP, PHM. B. Prescriptions Carefully Dispensed. 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WE SELL THE BEST FOR LESS SPECIALS FOR THURSDAY, FRIDAY & SATURDAY Maple Leaf Sockeye Salmon 1-2's -. 22c Wagstaffe's Pure Orange Marmalude, 40 oz, jar .... 29c Princess Soap Flakes, package 19c Kellogg's All Bran, large package 19c McLaren's Jelly Powders, assorted, 4 pk 25c Lealand Queen Olives, 19 oz 25c Fresh Fruit always on hand r g pkg — ONTARIO Purityuick Oats lar e kg Jewel Shortening, 1 lb. do Gillett's Gillex do Nonsuch Stove Polish, each Kara Coffee, "The Secret Blend 1-2's 1's Hawes' Lemon Oil, 12 oz 27c 17c 1 2c 1 7c 33c 63c 23c R. J. POWELL PHONE 9 WE DELIVER GOODS The regular monthly meeting of the Women's Christian Temperance Union will be held at the home of Mrs. Jae. D. Moody, on Wednesday, March 12th, at ?p. m. Devotional exercises in charge of Mra Wm. Johnston. Subject—"An Evening With Our White Ribbon Tidings" Mrs. Moody. Visitors welcome, During the early hours of Friday morn- ing, Chief of Police Ferguson was called from his slumbers to take in charge a man very much intoxicated and who had been annoying some of the residents along Queen St, He was taken in charge and lodged in the gaol. Some hours later Constable Gundry came over from Goder- ich and took him to the county town, We, understand the victim hailed from Whig - ham. The regular monthly meeting of the McLean Mission Band was held in St. Andrew's United Church on Saturday af- ternoon. The meeting opened with silent prayer, followed with prayer by Pearl Williams. The Bible lessor) was taken by Margaret Jenkins. Belle Roberton, Irene Brunsdon and Annie Craig. • The Story of a Little Girl," was given by Gertrude Elliott, which was followed by prayer by Jessie Richmond. The treasurer's report and other business was then taken up and it was decided to have the Easter Thank - offering meeting on an evening in Easter week. Mra. Poplestone's lesson "Learn- ing from Little Italy" was much appreci- ated. The meeting was closed with pray- er rayer by Mrs. (Rev.) Weir, LOCAL NEWS ITEMS Miss Gladys Fawcett spent over the week end with her sisters in Toronto. Miss Alice Rogerson, of Toronto, is spending some days with her parents, F. A. and Mrs. Rogerson, Mr, Russel Wilson returned last week from London Hospital where he under. went au operation for appendicitis. He is improving -nicely. Mrs. 11. Richmond received word on Friday of the death of an old friend, Mrs. James Baird, of Lucknow. The funeral was held on Monday. Mr. and Mrs. L. 0. Miller and son, Clarence; Mr, and Mrs. C. L. Burnside, of Goderi,:h, were visitors on Sunday at the home of Mrs. J. Colclough, Misses Bessie Weymouth and Isobeli Cuming sang a much appreciated duet at the evening service in Old St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church last Sabbath, W. H, Taft, ex -president of the United States and later Chief Justice, passed away in Washington on Saturday, aged 73 years. His death had been looked forward to for some weeks. Messrs. Arthur Barr. John Ferguson and Lewis Ruddy are in attendance at the Grand Lodge meeting of the Orangemen being held in Brantford this week. They are the representatives from this District L.0 L. Mr, N. Thompson and family, who moved to Wingham last fall, will again become residents of Blyth, occupying the late Mrs. Graham premises, Dinsley St. Mr. Thomson will engage in the shoe re- pairing business. The Thessaion Advocate refers to the death of Roderick McBain, who had been a resident of Algoma for past sixty years. going from Blyth at that time. He is like ly one of the McBains who were among the first settlers to lecate in Blyth. Provincial Treasurer Monteith's bug - get, presented in the Ontario Legislature last week, showed a surplus of $2,652,000 for the fiecal year ending October 31, 1929 —a surplus which is not only the largest in this provinee since Confederation, but one which tops by some 875,000 the offici- al pre -sessional estimate of last December In his budget speech Dr, Monteith stress- ed the points that the provincial debt was now under control, and that more than $3,470,000 Of it had been retired in 1929. The over.burdened tax payer should get a little comfort out of this. Aiming to improve the appearance of rural schools in the province, the Depart- ment of Forestry is destributing a booklet giving information on tree planting to all school boards in Ontario. "Every travel- ler and motorist must have noticed the the fact that very little attempt is made to beautify the rural schools," declared Hon. Wm. Finlayson, Minister of Lands and Forests. 'Generally there is a fairly substantial school house set in an acre or two of barren land, with little or no at- tempt made to plant trees or make the property attractive. The purpose of the present booklet is to interest trustees, school teachers and ratepayers in an or- ganized effort to improve the appearance of school properties by planting trees in the form of wind -breakers, hedges, orna- mental trees and the general use of trees in improving the property. The regular meeting of the Women's Institute was held in Memorial Hall on Thursday, March ' 6th, with a good at- tendance. President Mrs. R. Richmond, presided. Meeting opened with the use of our institute ode, after which the Lord's Prayer was repeated in unison. During the business part of the meeting, the matter of the cemetery fun was brought up but no action taken. it letter from theO,itario School Truste.s and Ratepayers Association was shelved for this year. The committee reported on the play "Sonny Jane" to be given in Ap- ril. The topic "Starling a History o(Our Own Community," was ably taken by Mrs. Wightman. A discussion followed, and the opinion was that a history could be started and would be the work of the Historical Research Committee. A very pleasing pianu duet was given by Miss Louie Herrington and Mrs Schatz. "Pio- neering in Morris" was dealt with by Mrs Wm. Jackson. She told of the corduroy roads and when no one owned a buggy. Eggs were 6c. a dozen and butter 11c. a pound. Mrs. T. Pate stated how they carried flour on their backs from Clinton and sugar from Goderich. There was no railroad in Blyth at that time. Roll call was answered by antiques owned by our grand mothers. There was quite a dis- play of such as shears, wooden egg cups, dishes, table cloths. silk scarfs, etc, Some were away over an hundred years old. This brought to a close a very enjoyable meeting. The National Anthem was sung in closing. Tales o1 Early Portage Days The Mrs. Craig referred to in the follow ing article is as aunt of Mr. C. K. Taylor, She was born in Blyth and her parents, the McBains, were either the first of sec- ond family to locate here: A very interesting story of the early tim es is told by Mrs, J. A, Craig, of Oakville, one of the old timers of the Portage din trict and in conversation with a Graphic representative a few of her, experiences were so related that it is possible to give the readers the benefit of some of her re- a,liections Mrs, Craig is t he youngest daughter of the late Kenneth McBain, whose oldest daughtcr was the late Mrs. J. B. Taylor, of Blyth Ont., mother of the late J. M. Taylor and Robert Taylor, of Portage. Kenneth Mcliain and family arrived in Portage in Oct. 1862 being the second white family settled in Portage la Prairie, The late John McLean and family had ar- rived the June previous. Kenneth McBain built his home on the land immediately south of the present Training School buildings. His lauds ran north two miles The Hudson's Bay store was then situ- ated at the Old Fort, and the only other store was on Crescent Road, that of Chas Moir. who was also postmaster. Later was erected the store of Melville and Garland, The first saloon was operated by Sandy Anderson, son-in-law of John McLean. This was replaced by the Portage Hotel. owned by Blake & Wallace. Mrs. Craig attended the school at Pratt's Landing, the school later being moved to Main street, Crescent Road. The First Presbyterian service was held in the home of F. K. McBain, These ser vices were carried on for several years, The ministers came from Little Britton, nineteen miles north of Winnipeg. Some of the earliest ministers were Revs. Math. e son, Fletcher and McNabb, while the congregation was often visited by Drs. Black and Brice, The late Allan Bell was the first minister called to and inducted in tl,e Presbyterian church on Crescent Road, which was burned later. Some vivid experiences with the Indians are also recalled by Mrs, Craig, one of the earliest recollections being that of seeing the Indians crowding into the house on New Years day to receive a portion of wheat, The old squaws of Portage still recognize as one of their early benefactors and called her "Good mother," in their native tongue. Mrs. Craig is the only member left of the Foreign Mission Soci- ety organized in East Prospect in 1890. Mrs. Craig has always taken a very ac• tive part in the work of the church in the district in which she resided and has always been in the fore in all movements for the development of the community. She now resides at Oakville, and is as interested as ever in the welfare of others, and can enjoy a most pleasant afternoon chatting with her about the old times, Mr. Carl Scrimgeour. of Stratford, spent Sunday in town, Mr. R. H. Robinson, of Seaforth, was a visitor in town on Sunday. There was quite a fair attendance at the Day of Prayer held itt Trinity Church on Friday afternoon. Mr. Russel Armstrong, of London spent Sunday with his parents, Martin and Mrs. Armstrong. Mr. Chas. Cole, of London, spent over Sunday with his mother, Mrs. A. T. Cole and sister, Miss Mary. Mr. and Mrs Lorne Dale and family, of Seaforth, spent Sunday with Mrs, Dale's father, Mr. W. Jas. Sims, Seaforth Spring Show will be held on Tuesday, March 25th. Splendid prizes will be awarded in all classes of horses. Mr. Wm Smith returned to his position at Detroit after spending a few days with his uncle and aunt, Mr. and Miss Pollock, Morris. A very pleasant event took place on Saturday, March 8th. when Mr. and Mrs Duncan Laidlaw, reached the twenty-fifth milestone of their wedded life. During the afternoon they were surprised by hav ing a number of their friends call to give them their congratulations. They were the recipients of many beautiful gifts and greetings suitable to the occasion. Third deputy reeves are done away with in Ontario under an amendment to the Municipal Act introduced in the Pro- vincial Legislature. At present the act makes municipalities with a thousand el- ectors and less than two thousand entitled to a first deputy reeve; over two thousand and less than three thousand, to first and second deputy reeves; and over three thousand to first, second and third de- puty reeves. The amendment gives mun- icipalities of over 1500 electors and under 2000, first and second. It make"' no men- tion of third deputies. 4 u.rs/ww,hwnMww.nwnwa,,..+,1,...nr►.nw.awuwnwrar.+,a.. DL{. W. J. MILNE wishes to announce the complete instaliat;, n of physio -therapy and X -Ray laboratory and radium institute. Will give special attention to cases' suital•'e for these treatments on Mondays, Wedne ,drys and Fridays from 2 to 4 p. m. Phones—Office 28, Residence 29. •lraaur.a„ran.,wnwnr►snrwnw,.ur»narrnwr.nwuwwns..anr1. Blyth Council Meeting The regular monthly meeting of Blyth council was held on Much 3rd, Memb- ers present—Reeve Cutt and Councillors White, Wallace and Bell. Minues of the last meeting were read and approved on motion of Coun. 13 !I and Wallace. BILLS AND ACCOUNTS John Ferguson, Feb. salary 3 70 00 John Ferguson, stone for scales10 00 John Ferguson, removing snow from fire hall 1 75 Wm Thuell, Feb. salary,........,, 40 00 Municipal World. assessor's sup15 18 Joe. Coulter, work cn streets 1 25 C. Burling, work on streets 90 Blyth Standard, printing 18 40 W. D. McLean, 4 bags cement2 60 Wm. Nesbitt, dog tax rebate 2 00 Grant Public Library 25 00 Donation to band .. 20 00 Moved by Comm. White and Bell, that accounts as presented be paid and orders given for same.—Carried, Some members of the Fire Brigade wait ed on the touncil re additional fire hose, stating that fire hose on hand wan alto- gether inadequate and it was considered bad policy to be short of fire hose and it was then moved by Coun. White, second• ed by Coun. Wallace, that we purchase from Dunlop Rubber Co. 200 feet of 2S4 inch hose. same to be in 50 feet lengths at 41.25 per foot complete with couplings, and if some of our old couplings can be used, then price to be 81 15 per font, all to be delivered_ is Blyth, freight paid, 2 per cent. 30 days, together with a six year guarantee,—Carried. Moved by Couns Bell and Wallace, that Wm. Nesbitt be given rebate of $2 dog tax —Carried, Moved by Couns. White and Bell, that we extend collector's roll up to April 10, 1930.—Carried. Moved by Couns. White and Wallace, that we do now adjourn.—Carried. J. D. MOODY, Clerk Barrett -Evans The marriage of Catherine. daughter of Mr. and Mrs. M. Evans, 153 Nelson street to John McLay Barrett, of this city, son of Mr. C. Barrett and the late Mrs, Bar- rett, of Blyth, took place in Central Unit- ed church this afternoon at 2 o'clock. The bride, who was given in marriage by her father, wore a lovely gown of shell pink georgette with panels of lavender and slippers brocaded in gold and silver. Her flowers were Killarney roses and freesia. The ceremony was performed by Rev. C. W. De Mille before a bank of ruses and evergreens. The guest pews were tied with ribbon. The wedding music was played by T. J. Gotby, organist of the church. The bride was attended by Miss Cowan, of Blyth, and Miss Margaret Evans, of Stratford, as bridesmaids, wear- ing dresses of crepe de chene with hats and gloves of matching shade. They car- ried bouquets of pink carnations and maid enhair fern. The best man was T. Evans Jun , and the ushers, Frank Evans and John Petford. Later a buffet wedding breakfast was served at the home of the bride's parents, Mrs. Evans wearing a gown of sand crepe. The bride groom's gift to the bride was a purse and to the bridesmaids. each a silver fruit bowl to the best man and organist, cheques. Mr. and Mrs. Barrett left on a trip to Windsor, Detroit and Grand Rapids, the bride wearing for travelling a dress of cap- ucine rom crepe and a broadcloth coat with hat and shoes of grey. On their re- turn they will reside at 62 Louise street. Among tha guests present at the wedding were Mrs. S. Longeway, of Grand Rapids. sister of bride; Mr. and Mrs. Lewin, of West Monkton; C. D. Barrett father of the bridegroom, Kenneth Cowan and Miss Grace Cowan, of Blyth, Mr. and Mrs. G. Kiloh and sons, James and George, air. and Mrs, Macrae, Mr. and Mrs Renniclr Mr. and Mrs. Austerberry and John Pet - ford, all of Strat(ora, Mr. Frank Hollyman received word last week of the death of Iia father in England The late deceased was 83 years of age and had been a pian of singularly robust con. stitution. He had retired (rom business some years ago. Friends extend to Mr. Hollyman sympathy in hia bereavement, EGGS AND POULTRY This is the time of year when Egg markets are un- certain. Market your eggs promptly and regularly and avoid loss through falling markets. Clean up yottr poultry be- fore the chickens become staggy and take lower pric- es. We are in the market for any quantity of duck feath- ers for which we will pay highest market prices. A. H, ERSKINE, Night Phones 100 or 46. (Manilla,, Produce Builds ,1 Day Phone 106. Night Phones 100 or 46 BLY'I'II, - - ()promo Auhurw The following is the report of Auburn Continuation Clasa for the month of Feb' ruary: Jr. Commercial - Frances McLarty 88.7; Annie M. Straughan 88.4, Grace Scott 77,5, Lillian Robinson 73.9, Ella Mae Wilson 69.4. Senior Commercial—Norman Rodger 643, Georgina Lockhart 60.5. Form 1 —Beth McPhee 76,6, Mary Dobie 73 2. Arthur Mortimore 72.7. Form 2—Dorothy Wilson 80.9. Mary Houston 86 8, Eleanor Wilson 81 3 Doris Wagner 78.9, Phyllis Taylor 71 9, Melissa Naegele 70, Minnie Spuhl 692, Josephine Weir 68.5, Verna Chamney 66 5, Isobel Robertson 65,4. G. M Redmond, Teacher A Community Concert under the aus- pices of Knox Presbyterian Church Choir in the Foresters' Hall, Auburn on Friday, March 14th, at 8 p. m, Come and enjoy an evening of old time music, music of to- day, quartettes duets, solos, readings and dancing. The following talent has been obtained:—Blyth Ladies' Quartette, Mtn S. Curring, tenor; Miss J Somers. so- prano; Miss C. A, Taylor alto; Mrs. I', Herrington, basso; Louie Herrington, ac- companist. Miss Dorothy Craig solo; Misses Stoltz and Weir, duet; Beryl Wil- son and Jack Weir, old time music; orch- estra, Geo. Hamilton, leader. Latest hits. Music. Orchestra, Raymond Redmond. leader. Miss K. M. Welsh. elocutionist Highland dancing. Harold Bogie, bag pipe music; Harv. McGee, our favorite comedian; Miss Winnie IIowson, accom- panist; addresses by local clergymen, Admission—Adults 25c., children 15c. 5000 Facts About Canada The public will welcome the 1030 edit- ion of '5000 Facts about Canada" com- piled by Frank Yeigh. the well•known authority on the Dominion, past and Pres ent. 'Phis 80 page book is a marvel of condensation and as revealing the story or our country in a nut shell—a story that is as stirring as it is illuminating, and nnu that no Canadian can afford to miss. That it has not only a national but an Empire and world-wide circulation is not to be wondered at. The contents are comprised in 50 alphabetical chapters, ranging from "Agriculture to Yukon" This issue contains much new matter and many new features Copies may be had at The Standard Book & Stationery Store or by sending 35 cents for a copy or 51 for three ccpies, to the Canadian Facts Pub, Co., 588 Huron St, Toronto 5. The Ladies' Aid of Old St. Andre w's Church will hold their annual St, Pat. ricks Supper and sale of Baking in Miss McMillan's vacant store on Saturday afternoon, March 15, at 3 p. nu. MENU Ham Potatoe Rolls Jellies Salads Brown and White Bread Pie Cookies Tea Buttermilk Supper 2;sc, children under 11,15c.