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SEAFORTH, ONTARIO, DECEMBER 16, 1965
Sugar'
-- By
The Christxnas Game
People become a bit frantic as
Christmas approaches, and I
don't blame them. Every year,
despite fervent pledges to keep
it simple, the holiday season
seem., to begin earlier, grow
more garish, and finally turn
into a thrci ring circus before
the last stocking is hang.
While we all deplore the ex-
pense and exhaustion involved,
we are alt ardent players of
that great North American
game known as "Needle Your
Neighbor."
and Spice
TO THE EDITOR
Sir: I would like to com-
0111 Smiley — ment on the ratepayers' meet-
ing held recently. We had
more at this meeting than us-
ual. I think perhaps this was
due in part to the advertising
in your paper, and I quote:
"Following the close of the nom-
inations, ratepayers will have
the opportunity of inquiring
concerning Seaforth public af-
fairs."
Well, this did not happen as
they were not called to speak.
I feel quite sure they were
anxious to hear some of the
important issues of the town, I
know one ratepayer who would
have been glad to do this, and
perhaps others also.
Some of the important issues
of our town are:
—Extended discussion on the
recent sale of the old shoe fac-
tory.
Town bylaws, which are so
important to any town as prov-
en this year.
—Increase in Government
grants.
—Large increase in assess-
ments.
— Revenue of the liquor lic-
ense.
—A targe revenue from park-
ing meters; still we had an 87
mill rate.
— The results of street oiling,
—Arrears of taxes.
Streets, sidewalks and drain-
age.
The incoming council will
have some extra work this com-
ing summer. So as the council
goes, so goes the town.
Rural Populations Decline
As farms grow larger and families
smaller, the number of people in rural
areas decreases.
This is a fact which is recognized by
many, but by no means all, of those
charged with providing services for the
public in the years that tie ahead.
It is a situation that affects or
should affect the planning for schools.
for roads and services generally. In
the. long run, it well may affect the
form and responsibilities of municipal
government as we know them today.
There is another area, too, in
which declining rural populations are
creating a problem, and that is in the
maintenance of rural congregations. as
we are reminded by the Windsor Star.
Pointing out that in York Presby-
tery alone plans are under way to close
37 churches, the Star recall that "the
original churches were built when Chris-
tians had to assemble by horse and
buggy, cutter or even by shank's mare.
It was not convenient, especially in
winter, to drive more than a couple
of miles. But even at that some areas
From The Huron Expositor
December 20, 1940
Mrs. William Aberhart cele-
brated her 91st birthday at the
home of her son. Mr. Charles
Aberhart.
Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Archi-
bald, well-known Seaforth resi-
dents.'celebrated their 51st an-
niversary of their wedding.
They were married at the home
of her parents, the late Mr.
and Mrs. Samuel. Wallace. in.
Tuckers'mith.
The euchre anal dar.ce held
in the Town Hall. Hensall. on
Wednesday evening and spon-
sored by Kippen EWI. was a
success. Prizes were worby-
Mrs. Herman Day -man. Mrs. E.
Ross and Mrs. Hugh Chesney.
The men's prizes were won. by
J. Shepherd. E. Stnith and F.
Brock.
Members of the staff of Sea -
forth Public School honored
Miss Ruth Thompson. who has
resigned. Principal P. B. Mof-
fat presented Miss Thompson
with a blanket on behalf of
the staff.
A fox and a groundhog'. con-
trary to usual procedure at this
time of year. both made their
appearance in the district.
While William and Art Ley -
burn were cutting wood in
Sproat's hush. the dog raised
a groundhog which it soon kill-
ed. Mr. Edward Berry shot a
red fox near HilIsgreen on Fri-
day.
Misses Margaret and Julia
Carpenter, of Dublin. received
injuries when their cutter up-
turned on the Centre Road re-
cently.
Seaforth suffered the loss of
one of its oldest residents as
well as one of its most widely
esteemed citizens on Monday,
when Mrs. J. C Laidlaw passed
away.
Brucefield Oddfellows' sec-
ond degree team paid a fra-
ternal visit to Fidelity Lodge
on Wednesday and installed
three new members.
The Young People's Society
of First Presbyterian Church
held their annual banquet at
which 30 persons were present.
Mrs. D. H. Wilson read the
nominating report of the officers
which was as follows: presi-
dent, Mrs. Claire Reith: secre-
tary. Miss Frances Briugger:
treas., John 'Thompson: group
leaders, Mrs. C. Reith and Miss
M. P. Patterson: social conven-
er. Mrs. James A_ MacDonald
and Mrs. J. A Goraill; worship,
Mrs. Kenneth Campbell: serv-
ice, Miss Alice Reid.
From The Huron Expositor
December 17, 1915
Mr. and Mrs. F. Deters, of
Zurich, are comfortably settled
in their new home in town.
Mr. P. Lamont, of Zurich.
shipped three carloads of cat-
tle to the Toronto markets on i
Tuesday. He also shipped his
prize heifer, which he will show t
at the Toronto Fat Stock Show.
The estimate for building I
and maintaining the hydroelec-
tric power line in Zurich has
been received. Zurich is one of It
the Most prosperous and up -to- b
date villages in the county.
lair, Lloyd Hudson, son of
Reeve Thomas Uttdson, who had
the k fertiu a tO have his arm
were 'over-c.hurched,' large.l because
various denominations vied for the
faithful and built within a mile or so
of one another. We know of one area
where, within a five -mile range from
a rural home, there were seven church-
es.
"This, of course, is ridiculous in an
era of automobiles and snow -plowed
roads. And, also, rural families are
smaller in size. with the one family
probably- operating 200 or 300 acres
instead of 100. There is an excess of
churches amid a rural depopulation.
Congregations are often so small that
even two or three combined cannot af-
ford a minister.
.'-This abandonment of old churches
does not come without heart -burns. We
know of one to which it recently hap-
pened. A particular family had been
a principal supporter down through
the generations. So loyal was the pres-
ent family- head that he just refused
to go to any other church — though
members of his family do. Stubborn,
perhaps. but a lot of sentiment in him
too.'
In the Years Agone
broken the third time, through
accident, is getting on nicely.
The Seaforth branch of the
Women's Missionary Society of
the Church of England, held
their annual meeting. The ofi7-
cers elected for another year
were as follows: president.
Mrs. T. H. Brown: honorary
vice -president, Mrs. Robert
Johnson: vice-presider.t. Mrs..
Harry Speare: treasurer. Mass
E. Cres
_wea: secretary, Miss
Case: secretary for Pledge fund,
MLs. Fred Gales: board of mar.-
agemeot. Mrs. Everett. Miss
Fowler. Mrs. Archibald and.
L. G VanE;mord.
Mr. R. S Hay_. barrister of
this town. has dor.ned the khaki
ha5'ing accepted a junior ma-
jorship in the new Huron Reg'-
n:en:.
Mr. William Jones. of Toron-
to. will take his old place on
the star of Stewart Bros. for
the Christmas rush. ir. place of
Stewart Scott. who has er.isted
w:th the new Huron Regiment,
Master Warrer. A.mert met
•..;th, a nasty accident in the
gymnasium of the Collegiate
L'stitute. He was practicing on
the rings when his hand slip-
ped and he fell with consider-
able force to the floor.
Mir J. F. Daly. Seaforth Gar.
age. has sold this se.asor, 11.000
gallons of gasoline for consump-
tion of automobiles. He also
sold 29 automobiles this year.
Mr. Thomas McMichael. HuI-
lett. won the following prizes
at Guelph Winter Fair. held last
week. first on Lord Ronald:
fourth on Glen Rae: second on
International: eighth on Spring
Beauty.
Mr. John Bennescies. M.P.. of
Marley. has sold his homestead
farm of 150 acres to his
nephew, Louis Bennewies, for
the sum of 512.000. He still
owns 275 acres. but he intends
to retire from active farm life.
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From The Huron Expositor
December 19, 1890
The new chimes in Trivia
Memorial Church. Exeter. were
chimed for the first time.
The sale of Mr. Geo. Brown
of Leadbury. was a complete
success. The implements sold
higher than when new, and
cattle and sheep sold like hot
cakes. Mr. Geo. Kirkby wield-
ed the hammer.
At the cheese factory meet-
ing held in Winthrop. Mex
Kerr. Finlay Ross and Robert
A. Campbell were appointed di-
rectors. and J. C. Morrison was
appointed secretary - treasurer.
The patrons were well pleased
with the season's business.
Miss Gertrude Crich, daughter
of Mr. John Crich. of town, has
been re-engaged as teacher of
the school in Section No. 2.
South Easthope. at in increase
n salary.
That old standard publica-
ion, The Canadian Almanic,
has made its appearance for
891. It is one of the most use-
ful publications in Ontario.
Mr. James Killoran, son of
Ir. John Killoran, of town, has
een re-engaged as teacher in
the school in Section No. 8, Mc-
Killop, for next year, at an in-
crease of salary.
Mrr, Andrew Kidd has placed
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a large heating furnace in the
hardware store of Reid & Wil-
son. of this town.
The Firemen's Ball was. as
usual. a successful and pleas-
ant affair. There were 135 cou-
ples present and enjoyed them-
selves to the full.
Mr, John J. Darwin died sud-
denly at his residence in Ot-
tawa He learned the printing
:rade :r. The Expsitor office and
k as we: kr:o w n here and was
an hnrest. industrious man..
A: ::e Tog -onto Fat Stock
Turinto Mr Hugh Me -
Gr -e-. >f Brucetle:d was
arced first prize for pure
bred suer under one year, and
J McGregor. of Bruceeld. was
awarded second prize in the
same class.
Messrs. Ge':rge E Henderson.
That's why the simple little
candle in the window has
evolved into that hideous phan-
tasmagoria of colored lights all
over the front of the house.
That's why the few springs of
evergreen over the mantel have
evolved into a living -room re-
sembling a spruce swamp.
Regardless of such things as
a happy family gathering, the
pleasure of the old carols, the
joy of giving, Christmas is not
really a success unless we can
come up with something that
will put the neighbors' noses
out of joint.
And this is where I come in.
I can't bear to see people un-
happy. Except my neighbors.
Alter a lot of thought, I've
come up with a few pre -Christ-
mas suggestions that will turn
your neighbor green with envy,
red with rage. in the proper
colors for the season.
How about a Yule Iog this
year? Get that old mattress
out of the attic. Or off the
bed in the guest room. Satur-
ate it in gasoline. Roll it up,
tie it with ropes and hide it
in the garage.
On Christmas Eve. when
your neighbor is gloating
through the curtains at the cul -
gar nativity scene in four col-
ors on his front lawn. take out
your Yule log and burn it on
E. C. Coleman and Wen. Smith
are in the field as candidates
for the deputy reeveship.- Mr.
D. D. Wilson will not stand for
the reeveship. and Mr. M. Y.
McLean has consented , to be a
candidate for the position.
Mr. Dan Grimmett has pur-
chased Mr. John Shaw's hou_ce
and 'lot in Harpurhey for 5500.
The auction sale of the stock
and effects of Mr. Lindsay. of
Finburn. was held. when cows
went as high as 547,00: 2 -year -
547 On:
-year -
54700: yearlings at
52700. and spr:r_ ca:les. 515.
Ore r:=ht recently a surprise
party arr.'. ed at the re,ider.ce
of Mr. Dur.car. Mc -Greer and
were at -corded a hearty receo-
::or.. Dancing was eni;::ved•
with rcuc by B.r.an O'Hara
SMITH'S
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Thursday, Friday and Saturday
Maxwell House
INSTANT COFFEE 6 -oz. Jar 97i
Akan
FOIL WRAP -12"
Clover Leaf Fancy Solid
WHITE TUNA — 7 oz.
Maple Leaf
MLNCEMEAT—Large 28 -oz. Tin - - - - 44i
White Swan
TOILET TISSUE 2 -Roll Pkg. 240
31c
390
White, Yellow, Pink, Aqua
Club House Red — 12 -ox. Jar
31ARASCHINO CHERRIES
Sfuart House Whole
CRANBERRY SAUCE -15 oz. ... - 290
PRODUCE
490
Fresh — Size 138's
NAVEL ORANGES Doz. 4*
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Famous "Indian River"
GRAPEFRUIT—White or Pink. - 55/390
Loui$iana
YAMS 2 lbs• 290
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your lawn. When
he rushes
out—and he will—tell him it
's
the genuine article, ordered
from England. Then watch him
burn' By the way, don't over-
do a. Don't try burning your
Yule tog in your two -foot -wire
fireplace.
A variation on this theme is
an eternal flame if you don't
have gas, have a line run in
to your front lawn. Tell your
neighbor the guys who are tear-
ing up your lawn are looking
for a teak in your sewer. This
will please him.
Then, some night, half an
hour after he turns on his elec-
trical monstrosity, flip your gas
switch, and slip Out and Hot
your eternal flame. The fiendish
ingenuity of your plan, the
simple dignity of your little
light burningaway, in wind and
snow, will ive him wild. It'll
be worth the few hundred
bucks it costs.
This year, forget all about
that junk for your living-rootn:
Christmas candles, spruce
boughs, sprigs of holly, eolord
lights in the chandelier. Oh, let
your wife go through the mo-
tions. Women enjoy such futili-
ties.
But a couple of nights before
Christmas, when your wife is
on a last mad shopping scram-
ble. throw aU that garbage out.
Then take two gallons of paint,
one red and one green, and
paint everything in your living -
room one or the other. Your
neighbor will be livid with envy
when you ask him over for re-
freshments. Your wife may be
any color.
A, variation on this is to let
your kids help you paint. and
no: ask your neighbor over.
Christmas morning. you send
the kids over at seven a.m.. in
appropriate colors. and they
ask him over.
Speaking o f refreshments,
how about a wassail bowl this
year' It's quite simple to
make, and bound to impress.
Take any large bowl or small
washtub. Half fill with nut-
brown ale. It's an old Elizath-
an recipe. and don't forget to
tell your neighbor this.
Stir in several wassails.
These are small ancient Eng-
lishmen,1,..-, pickled in alcohol.
Something like the shepherds
in shepherd's pie. but no
gristle. Flavor to taste with
nutmeg. nut -brown maidens.
mistletoe and garlic salt. Fill
bow; with gin. Ply neighbor
generously. But don't touch the
stun yourself.
If you haven't got him by
now. there's no hope for you.
and you might as well relax
and enjoy Christmas with all
the ':d familiar horrors of last
year.
Al
Yours sincerely.
R. H. SPROAT
Smiles. ..
"Have you heard that Judy
is engaged to an X-ray special-
' ist?"
"Well. she's lucky. No one
else could see anything in her."
Among 4.541 newly reported
cases of. tuberculosis in Canada
in 1984 there were 552 under
the age of 10, and 475 in their
teens.
Luke: "I don't think little
Willie is gonna Iearn much in
school."
2eke: "Why do yuh say that?"
Luke: "His teacher told him
that 'taters is spelled with a
.p•
At a dinner party. a shy
young man had been trying
hard to think of something nice
to say to his ,iostess... At last
he saw his chance when she
turned to him and remarked,
"What a small appetite you
have tonight, Mr. Jones."
"To sit next to you." he re-
plied gallantly. "would cause
any man to. lose his appetite."
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PROCLAMATION !
Town of Seaforth
By resolution of the Council, I hereby
proclaim .
MONDAY, DECEMBER 27th
Boxing Day
A Public Holiday
and respectfully request the Citizens
and Businessmen to observe the same.
JOHN FLANNERY
Mayor
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