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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Clinton News Record, 1921-2-17, Page 1N ews - I O, 20$5-4Ist Year C LI1VTON; ONTARIO, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY I7th 1921 THE HOME PARER Are you Subscriber To Huron County's Newsiest Newspaper? �1 Clinton If not now is the time to send in your sub. to CCM' Jizeisn't al 1,13 ague We will euppose you aro furnishing a room and require a picture for a certain position on the wall. Would you think of asking your dealer "How much will it cost for a picture 18x24 inches, cat;thinly not. He would think you de- mented, because such a picture might be the work of a master or a niero "pot boiler". Quality determines value, not size, Just so with diannonds a stone of a certain size might he cheap 'at $200.00 or dear at $12..00. Color, freedom from flaws, perfection of cutting, are determining factors, even more so than size. We aim to give our customers good diamonds, quality first with us. Cal] and purchase your diamonds here. le v.60 Jeweler and Optician Phone 174w Afar Issuer of marriage licenses Residence 174J w.smanstesecu m_ ta..alevaapatea.a. ,.tea.... ..,., . 1*., ,�.a ..... 3 .31 mu,a_:.w. ,ssx.awwc¢m,aTTC.W _ .sea=..t.,== saRrn.,une cm itua M7/1"—,nrn,, ELP THE CHILD TO HELP HIMSELF It is difficult for a child to realize the value of money. Make him a present of a Savinsg pass book. The Savings Account will mean far more than the amount deposited. It• will mark the commencement of THE HABIT OF THRIFT OPEN AN ACCOUNT FOR EACH CHILD IN TRE HOYAL DANK c CANADA R. E. MANNIiNG, Manager 17291.51111=100.1.11.3111V MS..= CLINTON BRANCH' - Ids CO t:POi2AT:.^.:.s Capital and Reserve $9,000,0000 Over 130 Brandies i °•M 7:),ANF sir u There is no sn fcr cr surer way of 'safeguarding +•our surplus money than placing It in a savings • account with The 1Violsons Bank. Why not begin to -day? IH, R. SHARP, Manager Safety Deposit Boxes to Rent CLINTON BRANCH READY -TO- YY EAR CLOTHING the Alorrish Clothing Co. 0Em tarn ()Lorl aNe STO C KTAKJNG C T 50 Men's Suits, in a large range of pat•• terns to select from, in Tweeds, Fancy Worsteds, Black or Blue Serges, ranging in price from $30 to $37,50, to clear at 25.00 25 Men's Suits, sizes 34 to 44, in broken lines, regular $25 to clear at $15.00 Boys' Suits, regular $12..50 to $15, to clear at $10.00 Boys' Suits, regular $18 to $20, to clear at $1,5.00 Men's $20 Rain Coats to clear at $15.00 Cor;ne Early and Get First Choice MOEIIU13?1 CLOTHUkC Motto "A Square Deal for Every Hanan CLINTON MARICETS, Pall wheat, :$1.45 Spring Wheat, $1.85. Oats, 60y'. Dried Apples, 0¢. Butter, 42e to 45c. I3pckwheat Barley 80th, Eggs 38x1 to 300. Live Hogs $18.25. TIIE WOMEN'S INSTITUTE, The regular monthly meeting of the Women's Institute will be held at the home of Mrs. R. Govier, on Thursday next at three p.m. The subject for this month: "What the Women's Inetiitate stands for in Ontario," will be taken by Mrs Munroe. There will be a ques- tion drawer. A. picnic tea will be served. All members are requested to be present es there 'tis importane business. RECEPTION TO PASTOR. Although it is some little time since the Rev. G. 1. Burns asstmted charge of the Clinton and Auburn Baptist churches - the congregation here had nut had an opportunity of tendering to him and his family a pub- lic reception until Tuesday evening of this week when a six o'clock sup- per was served -in the Sunday School room with them as guests of honour, and the officials and members and the ministers of the other denominations, with their wives, being present. The ladies of the congregation had Prepared a very dainty, though sub- stantial supper, which was well - served and nisch enjoyed by all pres- ent. When the needs of the inner man 1 had been atttettdec] to in the dining room the people repaired to the body of the church where a short program was gone through. Mr. Wm. Mc- Intyre presided and en address of welcome to the new pastor and his fancily was given by Mr. D. K. Prior, which Mr. Buena replied to in a very happy scanner. Mr. C. S. Hawke and the Rev. J. E. Hogg al- so spoke briefly, prior engagements making it inmossible for the other ministers to remain. The choir con- tributed to the pleasure of the even- ing by giving a selection and Mr, G. Jones sang a solo. The Rev. George I. Burns, who is a native of New Brunswick, has been nearly twenty-nine years in the min- istry, this being his sixth charge. He began his ministry in Grey county, near Durham, but crone here from Binbrook. He has a family of nine, four being still in the hone nest, two boys and two girls and five arc out taking their places in the big world. The family are now nicely settled in their comfortable parsonage and aro a welcome addition to Clinton, where it is hoped they will have a happy sojourn. • THE LOCATION OF TIIE GUNS, So much adverse criticism was heard, especially from the members of the G. W. V. A., regarding the removal of the souvenir guns front the postoffice square and in front of the town hall to Waterworks Park that Superintendent Chant, taking the natter in his own hands, on Fri - clay afternoon had then returned and set up in their old places. Mr. Chant rather resented some of the remarks regarding the Iocation of the guns in the park over which he has control o which t he *, v ' A S 7s Els well - k t and e n neat A spot as any in town. He says he only asked for the machine gone because there seemed no suitable niece for them. But he • didn't want them at all if any consid- erable body of citizens objected. On Friday evening a special meet- ing of the council was called by the , mayor and the matter discussed. All members were present with the ex- ception of Councillors Necliger and Johnson. Mayor McMurray ex- plained that the reason for the cal- ling of the council together was be- cause of the criticism of the motion regarding the removal of the guns. He said he felt sure there had been a great , deal of misunderstanding; that no slight upon the G.W.V.A. or anyone else had been intended by any member of the council but that he thought it well, in view of the Criticism, that the notion he recon- sidered and it was before the coun- cil to rescind or to sustain as they saw fit, Councillors Paisley and Kemp then made the following mo- tion: "That the motion passed last meeting re removal of the German field gun and the two machine guns be rescinded and the guns, having been returned to their original posi- tion, be left there." Before this motion was put Court- chlor Cooper, who was the dieter of the original notion, said he wished to state that in malting the motion he had no thought of putting any slight an the returned sten, nor had Conneillor Langford in 'seconding it or any member of the council in passing it, he felt sure. His only idea was for the welfare of the town, He said ho was quite willing to vote on the notion before the coun- cil although he still thought the present site was not the site for the gun, IIe said he did not see why it should be supposed _that Ito was opposed to the returned solchers; thnt he had had two brothers at the war; that In o dna done 1 at e t as trioti : X a a anyone, y , 1 >r b 1 p a sly, in regard to pa- triotic work during the war' lard was wilting to do anything he could to assist the returned mon to fit into civil life again. Tlie motion wee Weed and the council adjourned, LECTURE ON T,B, Mr. W. A. Irwin, field secretary of the Muskoka Free Hospital,`was in town for a couple of days this week and on Monday evening gave an illustrated lecture in the council chamber on the prevention of tuber- eulosis. By , moving pictures was shown the triode of treatment of per- sons eufl'ering from this dread die - ease and also the equipment of. the hospital. A number of the pupils of the Public school and the Collegiate were present and manifested much interest in the lecture. DEATH OF MRS. J. SMITH, The funeral of the late Mee, Jas. Smith, an old resident of Clinton, who died the Friday previous: was held Monday of last week, The deceased lady had been in delicate health for several years and for some time a nephew of her late husband, Mr, Cowan, and his family have been living with her and caring for her. The only immediate relative is a granddaughter, the child of a son who died some years ago, Mrs. Fred Price of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, who with her husband attended the funer- al. The services at the house and graveside were conducted by the Rev. S. Anderson, pastor of Ontario street church, of which deceased was 0 member. The pallbearers were. Messrs, Thos. Shipley, J. E. Hovey, W. Hamblyn and A. McGarva. The remains were laid beside those of her husband in Clinton cemetery, DEATH OP MISS F. CHIDLEY. The death occureecl at the Clinton hospital on Thursday evening last of Flor aicl Ch le eldest de.5 t d' �* au ht et of the late Joseph e Chidley, after an ill- ness of some duration. The late Miss Chidley bad been a patient in the Clinton hospital for several months and for some weeks her condition had been serious and the end was not unexpected. She is survived by four sisters: Mrs. H. S. Cooper of Helena, Montana, Mrs. J. AS Constantine, Teeswater, and Misses Agnes and Elizabeth Chidley of Toronto. The funeral, which was private, took place on Saturday afternoon from the home of Mrs. Thos. Jack- son, Iiigh street, to Clinton cemetery. The services at house and graveside were conducted by the Rev. J. E. Hogg and the pallbearers were: Messrs. W. Robertson, J. Copp, G. D. McTaggart, J. Scott, W. D, Fair and I. Wiseman. Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Constantine of Teeswater the Misses Chidley of Toronto, and Mr. Fred Alcock of Hamilton were here for the funeral. AMONG THE CHURCHES. Baptist Church Rev. G. I, Burns, pastor. Morning subject: "The Highway. to GIory, Honour and Immortality.". Evening subject: "Esau's Bad Bargain." Everybody welcome. St. Paul's Church Holy Communion at eigth-thirty, Morning Prayer at eleven. Evening Prayer at seven . Preacher: Rev. S. E. McKegney. During Lent the Girls' Friendly Society has taken tip a study of Mis- sions, their text book being the "Goal of India." Ontario Street Church The annual laymens' missionary banquet of the congregations of Wes- ley and Ontario street churches will be held in the room n of this chetah 1 t tomorrow evening at half past six, All the Wren and boys of sixteen and over' of both congrega- tions are invited to be present. The supper will be served by. the member's of the two missionary auxiliaries, At eight o'clock an open meeting will be held in the body of the church, which will be addressed by the Rev. Dr, Chown, General Superintendent of the Methodist Church, and Mr. G. Stanley of Lucan. Wesley Church Usual services on Sunday. Mr, T rid 11 s class meets at ten o'clock in the lecture roost and a class, un- der the direction of Mts. Southcombe, for Leaguers and young people of the congregation will meet at 10.80 in the rear class roots, Entrance by the rear door, Mr, Norman Shepherd, who has "followed the sea''a for a number of years and who is now holidaying at his home in town,/Twill tell some- thing of his experiences at next Mon- day evening's League meeting, to which all are invited. The League has decided to serve a St. Patrick's Day supper oh the evening of March 17th. The choir had a little social time among themselves on Friday evening Iasi. Willis Church The Busy Bee Mission Band is a very live organization under the leadership of Mrs, Hogg, Miss W. O'Neil, and Miss 13, McIver. The. offi- cers are chosen froth the inembers of the band. President, Anica Hill, Secretary, Vera Dodds Treasurer, Bessie Morrish Pianist, Helen Roberton Convener of Programme Com., Mary McTaggart. Convener. of Lookout Committee, Jean I•Iogg, The band is divided into sides with Mise dinHill and Mies Ruth ss t Jnck- san as Captains. Tata on The Maple Leaf in Many Lands is the study hook for the year. The topic for Feb. being: "Japan". The band meets on the third Monday ef: each month at see - en o'clock in the %mitool roonl, DOESN'T FORGET US. The News -Record's old friend, Mr. E. Lewis Evans of Louisville, ICY., Who is secretary or the Tobacco Workers' 'International Union, sent us a callenclar the other day. Thta NM been the annual custoin o1 Mr. Evans for some time and we apprec- iate his continued interest in this journal and in his old home town. WILL HOLD MEETING. The annual meeting of the Clinton Hospital Association will he held in Mr. Stothees'• office on Wednesday, Feb, 23rc1, at 8 o'clock. The reports of the year's work will be given and the represetnatives to the Hospital Board will be elected, All members of the Association are asked to kindly accept this intima- tion. A GOOD CONCERT, The Zedolor concert on Thursday evening was a thoroughly enjoyable entertainment. Every member was well -rendered, the 'cello music be- ing particularly_fine. The music was all Itighelass, -Mr. Zedeler, the lead. er of the quintet, declaring that it was his desire to "make good music `popular and popular music good." The pieces forming the quintet were the 'cello two violins a little reed or- gan aucl the piano. Miss Day also contributed welt.rendered vocal solos. There is but one more entertainment of this series, which conies in Ap- ril. The town and surrounding com- munity are indebted to the Girls' Auxiliary for bringing within their reach such a course of excellent en- tertainments. NEARLY ALL 3IURONIANS. The Imperial Orange Lodge, No. 2767, Toronto, of which Mo. W. M. Elliott, is Worthy Master, is com- posed largely 01 former Huronians, as the following list of officers will show: Chaplain, Rev. J. A. Robinson, formerly of Clinton. Rec: Secretary, W. E. Fleetly, for- merly of Clinton. Fin. -Secretary, H. 1. Morrish, for- merly of Goderich. -- Treasurer, E. Fleetly, formerly of Clinton. Dir. of Cor., H. L. Hanley, former- ly of Stanley. First Committee Man, J. H. Prid- hant, formerly of Goderich. Second Committee Man, C. M. Can- telon, formerly of Clinton. In addition to the above named there are several formerly from this county who are members with- out office, AFTER LONG SERVICE. Mr. J. W, Elliott. who has con- veyed His Majesty's mail to and fro Between the postoffice anch the station for the past twenty-four years, in- tends to drop out when his presort contract expires at the end of Ap- ril and let somebody else have the privilege. Mr. Elliott had his contract ncacle over tie the late Mr. East, but on the death of the latter the Depart- ment was disposed to keep the bondsmen, who had also been Mr. Elliott's, to the contract and Mr. Elliott' again assumd the responsi- bility. ' It is a responsible position the bonds are heavy and, as has been seen, the undertakings of the bonds- men are not light. Mr. Elliott has probably managed it as well as any- one could, as he had his horses and rigs anyway,and al wap an extra hand around the livery barn, but a day which commences at six -thirty in the morning and does not end un- til eleven -eighteen at night, without holiday Year in and year out is bound to become somewhat monotonous and Mr. Elliott is going to take a rest from his labours when his contract expires. We hope the postoffice de. pertinent will find somebody as faith- ful- and as conscientious to continue the work. MRS. CHARLES COLE PASSES. There passed away on Monday ev- ening in Clinton an old restdeet of this community in the person of Mrs. Charles Cole, in her eighty-seventh year. The deceased lady, whose maiden name was Elizabeth Churchill, was born in Old London and came to this country when about eight years of age. She was married to her now sorrowing husband , nearly sixty- eight years ago, the anniversary coming on March 7th. It was the intention of the family to have upon that day a little gathering and have photographs taken of the four gen- erations, the little daughter of Mrs. R. Fisher being a great-grandchild. Mr. and Mrs. Cola lived for many years on tho•5,th concession of God- erich township, on the farm now owned by Mr. Albert Cantelon, and later resided with their• son just north of Clinton, bet for some few years they have lived in Clinton. They were devoted to each other and spent the time happily and quietly to- gether, and while feeling the infirm- aties of age, they were remarkably well, Mrs, Cole having attended to her own few ltoasehold duties from day to day eight up to within a few hours of her death. A .family of four dauglrtees and ono son surwive: Mrs. T. C. Doherty Lon- don; Mee, Margaret Colo, Wayne, Mich., and Mrs, T. 0.J oh risen MClirsnt.on.. Guy hicks and W. II. Cole of The funeral will take place this nf. teenoon from the hono of Mt•. W, It Cole, just north of town, to Clins tan cemetery. The service at the house consistences at two o'cloek, RATTIER UNUSUAL. ^The little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Fisher of Mary street, Clinton, was, until Monday evening, in possession of not only the regale - don number of grandparents but had in adclitibn four great-grandparents, these being Mr, and Mrs, C. 11. Jer- vie and Mr, and Mrs. Chas, Cole. On Monday evening Mrs, Cole passed into the "Great Beyond." .]loci she lived to see the seventh of Match next she would have celebrated the sixty-eighth anniversary of her mar- riage. It was the intention of the family to honour the occasion. but the Angel of Death intervened. ANOTHER YEAR ADDED. On Monday, St. Valentine's Day, two of.. Clinton's citizens cut fresh notches in the post or passed another milestone in life's journey. They were Messrs. Joseph Wheatley, who for- many years Pilled she position of Chief Constable in Clinton, and Wil- liam Cantelon of Cantelon Bros., one of the oldest business firms in town, . The figure of the former is not so familiar upon our streets as it once was amd•many of us have not yet be- come accustomed to the absence of "Big Joe". Dut he's .looking well, however, and when he does come up street meets his old friends with the same cheery greeting as of yore. 113r. Cantelon has been laid off ac- tive duty for: the past couple of years, following a fall which resulted in a fractured limb, but although con- fined to the house he is still inter- ested in all that transpires about hint. IIe is a native of Goderich township, his father having been one of the early settlers in that township, where he wets born eighty-one years ago . The News -Record voices the senti- ments of its readers in extending congratulations and good wishes to these two worthy citizens. LITTLE LOCALS. The present weather is discourag- ing for skating parties. The Scouts have one on for tomorrow night—if there's any tee. A number of Collegiate 'girls went down to Stratford Saturday after- noon to see the hockey match be- tween the Stratford and Toronto ladies' teams. This. is Wednesday afternoon, Feb. 10tH, and no matter what the weath- er is like whets this paper reaches the individual readers this day is as much like a day in April as any- thing one is likely to experience. Hydro failed for a few minutes just when the ministers in the dif- ferents churches were in the middle of their sermons on Sunday evening. Before other Iights could be procured tate power came on again, however. The other clay a former citizen, who had not visited the old town for twenty-eight years, got off the train here and as soot as he landed was charged by Constable Whitesides, who came up with ]tint, with having liquor in itis possession and he was brought before Magistrate Andrews and fined $200 or thirty days. ' THE AGRICULTURAL BANQUET. The Huron Central Agricultural Society will ]told its annual banquet on Thursday evening of next week in the town hall. For the first time the ladies are being invited to this banquet and, as will be observed, a lady's name appears as speaker on the toast list , A limited number of ticketsmay mat be obtained b Y c applica- tion r li - Y Ca 1p tion to the secretary, Mi'. A. J. McMurray. Following is the menu and toast list. MENU Olives Catsup Pickles Roast beef and Ileum Scalloped- potatoes Baked Beans Rolls and Breed and butter Salad Pies and Jellies Ice Cream and Cake Coffee Tea Caterer Dominion Cafe — E. Wended Gentlemen's tickets, 51,00. Ladies' Tickets, 750, TOAST LIST A. 3, McMurray — Toastmaster "The King" National Anthem Song "Agrircuitttre"—proposed by Mr. S. B. Stottters, responded to by Prof.. Reynolds, president of 0. A. C., Guelph, Selection by Orchestra "Huron Central Agricultural Society" Proposed by the president, H. Cox, responded to by Messrs. Wm. Mc- Ewen and Thos. McMillan, Song "The Ladies"—Proposed by Dr.. J. W. Shaw, repsonded to by Mrs. H. 13. Combe. The Municipalities—Proposed by Mr. J. A Ford., responded to by Reeves J„R. Miller, N. W. Tretvar-. tha, M liiffliott, M. Armstrong, and J. McNaughton. God Save the King Phalen's orchestra will furnish the • anisic. People Y;nit lE; now Mrs. R. A. Bell was in Goderich ev- or tine week-encl. Mrs, (Dr.) Ferguson of Kincardine spent the wcei ,end as the guest of Miss Amy 1Tow.an. Mrs. Fer- guson had, been visiting Toronto Needs :for a week. Mee.' J Pl, Hovey was et Hanover last week atteudingg the wedding of her brother, Mr, H, II Lucite of MarJcdale, who was refueled o,, Wodeesday to Miss Rotate Knech- tcl I3, A,-, of that town. FORMER CITIZENS OF THIS COM. MUNITY HONOURED IN THE WEST A. number of friends of Mr. and 11\rs, Thos. Archer gathered at their home at Griswold, Man., on the ev- ening of Feb, 8th to celebrate the an- niversary of their wedding, which took lace at Clinton, Ontario, fifty- one years ago. • A very enjoyable, soolal time was spent and after supper a presentation of a cut glass pitcher end bowl was made to Mrs, Archer by the ladies and a lovely pipe and case to Mr. Archer by the gentlemen. The gathering selected Mr. John Chestnut and Mrs. John McGregor to snake the presntations. Mr. and Mrs. Acher were complete. ly taken by surprise, as they never expected anything of the kind, which goes to show the respect and esteem they are held in by their Griswold friends. Every person went itoine perfectly satisfied after a good ev- ening and wishing Mr, and Mrs. Ar- cher many happy returns of the day. Mr, and Mrs, Archer were for many years residents on the Base line and will be remembered by scores of friends hereabouts. They are the parents of Mrs. Rath of Clio• ton, HOIDTZefeWille On Sunday the Mission Circle of the Methodist church had special services and the congregatiwi listened to two good missionary ser- mons. The pastor, the Rev. J. Johnston, preached In the morning and in the evening the Rev. 0, N. 14I cCanurs of Clinton was the preach. 00. A Mission Circle choir led the singing. On Monday evening the Circle held a social evening in the basement of the church, which was r brilliantly lighted and height with red and white hearts, cupids and darts, all artistically arranged. There wens about one hundred persons present and eighty of them had come caressed to represent some town or city, near. ly all Canadian ones. The guessing of the names of these towns was an interesting game. Besides the games a shot program was given consist. ing of a couple of choruses by the Circle, readings by Miss Courtiee and Miss Lobb, a solo by Mr, Fred Pot- ter a duet by Miss Lobb and Mrs. L. Jervis and instrumental selec- tions by Miss C, and Mr. I. Tele. butt. After the program a very ample and daintily -served lunch was enjoyed. The proceeds of Sunday's services and the social amounted tt, 547, which goes to missions. The thaw of Tuesday and Wedness day has brought up the mud again and the roads are being badly cut up. Strenuous time for auto's these days, Our Public School teacher, Miss E, Robertson, rnacle St,•Valentine's day a very pleasant affair, during the, afternoon having a nice little pro. grain by the children which they thoroughly enjoyed. Miss Susie Acheson is spending a few days in Goderich this week. The teamsters hauling gravel on to the Provincial Highway are nearing our village. They are petting on lots of gravel, making the roadbed about 20 ft. in width. It is with the deepest regret dint we chronicle the death of Mr. Joseph Manning nrag of the 1tt. h eon. Il t ctt. w,v, Feb. 5th hich occurred of Saturda , , after only a few hours' illness. lair. Manning had appeared in the best of heaith the previous afternoon and had only returned from attending* a council meeting a few hours when he - was taken ill, Heart trouble was the cause of his edath. Deceased was only fifty-three years of age and had spent all iris life oe the elth con. He was a man of high ideals and sterling character, whom to ]snow was to love. He leaves to mount his early demise a wif- e and four children, Mrs. Albert Reeking and Mrs. Frank Dunham of the 13th eon, of Hullett and Percy and William at home. The funeral, which took place on Tuesday, Feb. 8th, front his late res. idence, was very largely attended by sympathetic friends and neighbours. Interment took place in Union Cem- etery, Blyth. The pallbearers were; Messrs. II. Snell, S. Lee, A. Radford, J. Harvey, C. Watson, F. Wood. The floral tributes were many, among. then] a beatttifui wreath given by the neighbours. The deceased was a kind friend and neighbour, always ready to reach out a helping hand and his sudden passing has east a deep gloom over the whole community He • was a member of the Londesboro Methodist, church and a regulars' attendant. The deepest sympathy of all goes out to the bereaved ones Mr. and Mrs, ins. Woodman of , Chatham visited relatives here, Mr. and Mra, W. Allen of Lon. don visited the lady's mother, Mrs. Bell. ' Miss P. Gidley of Blyth teaches a class in • music every Wednesday in the village. Mrs, Pollard and Miss B. Pollard spent Wedneetlay in Clutton. Mies B. Scott spent TuosdnY in Clinton. Mr. and Mrs. T. Merman of Clin- ton greet Friday n with relatives y hz the. village. Mt J Rees of Dett pit visited hie brother, IIIc, M. 1',,,s, over the woc'k.end, Miss Ida Lyon is visiting her sic. ter in liisoter. Miss Alice Vodden is spending >b few days with friends in London,