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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Clinton News Record, 1921-4-7, Page 11{1.1,1,11110021,1•NIONMMORMWM. 2O92 -41f Year „.. C1,I4TON, ONTARM, THURSDAY, APRIL 71h, 1921 THE HOME PAPER If you have anything you wish to sell, the surest way to find a purchaser is to advertise it:injhe News -Record. A live ad. backed by "The Goods" brings results. verworked *Cites • ' LIKE ANY OTHER PART OF THE HUMAN BQDY, REQUIRE 'A STIMULANT WHEN OVERTAXED 1 OUR .STIMULANT FOR WEAK EYES IS GLASSES IF YOU NEED THEM CALL AND SEE US. SMALL. CHARGE FOR GLASSES - EXAMINATIr FREE W. Y. Yiellgar jeweler end Optician Phone 174w Issuer of marriage licenies Residence 1743 1•111••••••••••11M. INCORPORATED 1855 Capital and Reserve $9,000,000 Over 130 Branches V0-151 THE MOLSONS BANK The Molsons Bank wants every farmer to feel, that he has a veal friend in the Manager, that he 1111' will receive a hearty welcome and can aafely discuss with him his money needs. H. R. SHARP, Manager CLINTON BRANCH etilelie#Pft," ee„Safety Deposit Boxes to Rent •••1•••111=1011, READY-TO-WEAR CLOTEING 2 he glorrish Clothing Co. ORDERED CLOTHING SPRING No man will want to appear on this spring in the dulled and dingy clothes he bac worn through the winter.1 Don't do The time is ripe to buy, In one of this season's new models of SUIT *TR AINCOAT a man will be proud of his appearance Sulls $15,99 to $5O.00 aineoats 7.50 to 30.00 Handsome Outfitting for Bays of all ages. Don't Overlook the Boy's Outfit. Our Hat and Haberdashery Departments are also in bloom of Spring Fashions. New, Correct and Exclusive Stylcs in Toggery at every turn. JUST 'COME IN t BRUSH CLOTHINS 110 Motto : "A Square Deal for Every Man," CLINTON MARKETS, Fall Wheat, $1.70 Barley, 74. Iiitickwheat, SOO. Spring Wheate $1.25. Oats, 500. Butter, 550 • Eggs, 240 to 250. Live Hogs, Market unsettled. SHE IS GRATEFUL. - Mrs. Charles Calton of Goderich 'township wishes to thank her many friends and neighbors and also the W. A. of St. Paul's church, for flow- ers and other kindly acts eleven her while in the hespital. She is now making good headway toward recov- ery.' • A MOTHER CALLED. The death occurred M London on Monday evening of Mrs. George Me - Ewan, mother of Mr. Murray Mc - Ewan of Clinton, M her seventy-sev- enth year. Mrs. McEwan had been in failing health for some time but her last illness was only of a couple of weeks' ,duration. She was knorm to many lin 'Clinton as she visited her son here, on several occasions. She was also a sister of the late Mrs. Flouter Andrews. She is survived by four sons arid one daughter, John and An- drew McEwan of Tisdale, Sask„ Gar- den McEwan of Detroit, Murray Mo. Ewan of Clinton and Mrs. Arseott of London, with whom she had been making her home for some time and at whose,home she died. The funeral took place yesterday afternoon at London. Mr. Murray Mawan- was in London for it and also Miss Amy Andrews, her niece. Mr, Frank Andrews had visited her last week but returning home Mon- day Morning did not return for the funeral. , AMONG THE CHURCHES. Ontario Street Church" The annual meeting of the Ladies' Aid was held in the basement of the church on Wednesday afternoon,. The election of officers took place and the following members were elected by . • President, Mrs. Glew. lst Vice, Mrs. Govier. 2nd Vice, Mrs. Stothers. Secretary, Mrs. Veinier Treasurer, Mr, J. Gibbing's. • Press Correspondent, Mrs. Stothers There were forty-two Members present and a number of visitors. Tea was served by the ladies of St. John's Ward. Wesley Church The Rev 3. E. Ford of Goderich, a former pastor, preached on- Sunday .morning, delivering one of his well, thought -but discourses, In the ev- ening,Rev. Mr. Spencer spoke in the interests of the Lord's Day. Alliance. The Missionary committee had charge of the League meeting on Monday evening,. Miss Nellie Jen- kins •presiding. Mrs. A. T. Cooper gave some interesting information regarding conditions in China awl - Miss Mabel Marshall read a paper on Persia. Miss Jenkins; niSo read a short sketch of the life of Dr. Coch- rane, 3nedical mislionary in Persia. Next weak the Christian Endeavor committee will he responsible for tl.e program. As it, is the last Con- secration meeting in the League year a full attendance is requested. The roll call will be responded to by quo- tations -pertaining to life or living. Not necessarily bible quotations, good thoughts from ' any source will be welcomed. LAST NIGHT'S MEETING. Rev. John Coburn of Toronto ad- dressed a mass Meeting in the town hall yesterday evening in the inter- ests of the Referendum. 'The hall waswell filled and Mr. Coburn was the only speaker. He spent some .z, time at .the beginning of his ad- dress criticising the speakers brought out by the Liberty League, Prof. Leacock of Montreal and C. A. Win- dt° of Chicago the latter ofC. whom he described as being all through the war and still "notoriously pro -Ger- man and anti-British,” Speaking of the agitation of the Liberty T..eagtters for Government -Centre), Mr. Coburn said: "Govern- ment control is not an issue at theOwing to the fact that Mayor Me - present time; you have no oppor- (Murray1 was absent the council met tunity now of voting upon 0cilsern- i on Monday night and adjourned un- ment control, but you had such an opperiamity in 1919 and it was de- feated by a large majority." Commenting upon the fact that Mr. Windle had in speaking at Toron- to on Monday evening used the bible to back up,his arguments said: "When slavery was attacked in the days gone by advocates of slavery used the bible in just the same way tO justify their claims. I will under- take,!" he contimted, "to make out a better case for polygamy or for slav- ery from the bible. than the Liberty Leaguers can micke out /oil' the use of lidueri and polygamy is gone and slavery is gone and the liquor traf- fic is going after them." Mr r Coburn exhibited a number of lantern slides as Aix:sty:Wens of 'what he) wished to impress upon his hearers. In conclusion he said: NINRTY-FOTJE ON TUESDAY, On Tuesday Mr, David Beaeom, probably Clinton's oldest citizen, passed his ninety-fourth milestone. "Davie" is still hale and hearty end bids fair to finish out the round cen- tury as an inhabitant Of this fairest of known world. May his " good health and spirits continuo, TODAY'S THE DAYe This is the day of Clinton's spring fair. Tho day is ideal, the roads have become dry, if a little rough in places, -and at time of writing the fair promises to be a big success. The only thing which on prevent a record crowd is the feet that as the weather is so fine the farmers may not wish to leave their seeding. But the season is young and Clinton Fair usually proves too much of a tempta- tion to resist. .' L. 0. L. HAVE SOCIAL. The members of Murphy Lodge No. 710 had a box social in their' lodge rooms on Tuesday evening at which a very pleasant time was spent. There was a nice program, fol- lowed by the auctioning off of the boxes, which was done in his best style by Mr. G. H. Elliott, and than the enjoyment of the same. The proceeds amounted to about thirty-fiye dollars, which will be do- nated to the Orange Orphanage fund, VALUED MEMBERS HONOURED. Two highly valued members of the 'Women's Missionary Society and Women's Aid of Willis . church, Mrs. Chambers and Mrs. King, have :lust been honoured' by their fellow - members by being made life -members of the respective societies: Mrs. Chambers of -the W. 4. S. and Mrs. King of the Women's #id. It may be truly. said 01' these ladies that none have :excelled them in their zeal and diligence for the work of their societies; and very of- ten when far from physically able, have they kept an in the `trivial round" and so have been examples in perseverance in all good work. DON'T MISS LAST ONE. The last entertaintp eet in the ser- ies being put on unoen the auspices of the Girls' 'Auxiliary will be giv- en in the.. town hall on the evening of Friday, April 22nd, by Miss Roselth Knapp Breed, who is de- scribed as "Boston's Leading- Hum- orist," assisted by. Miss Edna .Me, noughey, A. T. C. M. The plan is now open at Fair's and as there are a large number of members who have seats reserved throughout 'the season, it Would be well to reserve a seat early for good choice; Tickets fifty. and seventy-five cents: • DEATH OF MRS. JOHN BROWN. . The death occurred on Monday of Mrs. John Brown of town after an illness extending over several weeks. The deceaesd lady was a native of. Colborne township, being a daughter of the late Lawrence Manning of that township, and she had lived all her life in Huron county. She was twice married, her first husband be- ing- Edward Jordan. They lived in Goderich township until within a year or wto of his death, when they moved into Clinton. About two years .ago she was married to Mr. Brown. She is also survived by five daughters and one son: Mrs. a F. Yeo,- Glenavon, Sask., Mrs. H. Brad- ford, Melfort, Sask, Mrs. W. J. Cur- rie, Vancouver, B. 0,, W. .7. Jordan, Sask.;:, Mrs. Rey' Finch, Glen Kerr, Sask., and Miss Ahna Jordan at home. Five sisters and one broth- er also aurvive: Mrs. Connell, Salt - ford; Mis'. 'Isaac Fisher, Leaming- ton; Mrs. Rat, Bogie, Sheppardton; Mrs. C. M. Bezzo, Kitchener; Mrs. Chris, Beacom, Clinton and James Manning, Ernford, Sask. The funeral took plape yesterday afternoon, the services being conduc. ted by the Rev. D. N. McCamus LITTLE LOCALS. Mr, Charlie Hovehas taken a Position on the Royal Bank staff as junior. 'Temperance enthusiasm and teni- nuance sentiment will not win this fight on April 181h. The only things that will count aro ballots marked with o cross opposite the 'word 'yes.' Sat that there is a majority of them filling the ballot boxes and the victory is onrs." Mr. 1, A. Irwin occupied the chair and during the evening' Miss Marion Gibbings sang 0 ole. Miss Gladys Cantelon 'presided at the piano dor- ing the evening. til Tuesday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Careri, 'who have bought the Palace Block, have ar- rived and are getting into shape to open up a fruit store. Mr, John Ransford groie a very interesting address before the Clin- ton Club on Friday evening, his sub- ject being: "01(1 London." • Mr. J. Manning has purchresttd the residenee of Mr. Raney Armstrong on Joseph street and will gat pos- sessien May 15th or sooner. Mr. Armstrong intends going west this spring. An amateur company from Ltican preesnted the play: "A Cheerful Liar" in the town hall on 1vfonday ev- ening tinder the anspiees of St. JOB. eph's church. A good house greeted the performanet.• , The front streets have been all cleaned up this week and the water- ing next was out :for the first time yesterday, It would take an almost eonstant service . to keep the dust down these hot days, howeVer4 About one hundred And twenty., five names were added to the voters' list in Clinton lasb week when it was revised under the direction of Cal. Rance. If your name is not on and you cannot Vete den% blame any- body but yourSoff, NO CHANGE YET, There is a persistent rumour that the Graham Rouse has °hanged hands but this morning no definite arrangement had been made. Mr, and' Mo. Gay, who have been con- ducting the House for the past year have been popular with the travel- ling public and those who hav,e ec- casion to use the house. We should be sorry to lose them as citizens. READ AND PONDER. On another page will be found Clinton's financial report of 1920, which the town council saw fit to publish in full for the information of the 9itizens. Do not fail to read it and store the information" in a va- cant shelf of your bran for future reference. Or, if no space is avail- able inside your brain, file the paper in a handy place so you can refer to it. if necessary. CRXWFORD IN HEARST CLASS. Capt. the, Rev. C. E. Jeakins of Brantford, former rector of St. Paul's church, Clinton, speaking in St. Thomas on Monday urged his •hear- ers to use their efforts to ,promote the very best feeling 'between this country and the United States and allay the insidious propaganda of unfriendliness promoted by William Randolph Hearst in the United States and Lindsay Crawford in Can- ada. HOW ABOUT IT? Wouldn't it be a good investment -for the merchants and business men of Clinton 'to purchaes the Commer- cial sheds for the accommodation 'of those coming' into town to trade? If they would take the initial step the council might. be induced to pur- chase the land to use for the park- ing of cars, and inierit later erect a small building to be used for a rest room for ladies. Such accom- modation would prove a great induce- inent for farmers and their wives to come to this town to trade. HAD SOCIAL EVENING. - The Ladies' Aid Society of the Baptist church held a "Birthday" party at, the parsonage on Thursday evening last. Not that it was any- body's birthday but the admission fee was one cent for each year of one's life, although proof of age was not demanded. we underatanffi ." A good number attended and a very pleasant social evening was spent in games, music, etc. The proceeds amounted to $15. This will go into the funds of the Society which Can be depended upon to speall it wisely 'anil well." A HAPPY RE -UNION. • A happy family reuinon took place at the home of Mrs. Hugh Kennedy„ Ontario etreet, and her mother, Mrs. Margaret ,Colquhoun, on Thursday, the occasion being- the twentieth an- niversary of the wedding of Mr. and Mrs. J. 1'. Brooks. of Winnipeg, who are visiting in town. the latter be- ing a laughter of Mrs. Colquhoun. Four sitsers, Mrs. (Mayor) McMur- ray, Mrs. M. T. Corless,.: Mrs, Harry Fitzsimons and Mrs. Kennedy, all of Clinton, and three brothers, Reeve Colquhoun of Ribber; E. .T. Colqu- houn of Science Hill and W. I". Col- quhoun of Staffa, with their -respec- tive husbands and wives, were pres- ent at the family gathering, also Mr, and Mrs. Raymond Davis of Fulla.r- ton. All sat down to dinner at six o'clock and afterwards the .evening,, was spent in music and happy so-• cial intercomse. During the evening Mr. and. Mrs. Brooks were presented with some Limoges china by the sis- ters and cheques by the brothers, ac- companied by expressions of 'good wishes set forth in amusing rhyme composed by a member of the fam- ily, The gathering was a complete sur- prise to Mr. and Mrs. Brooks, which made it all the more interesting, and enjoyable. People You Know Miss Ruth McMath was in Toronto last week, Mr. ,T. A. Carter of London came up for the Fair today. Mrs. James Appleby ?las returned from a visit in Toronto. Miss Freida Wallis is visiting Mrs. L. 3, Woman in Toronto. Mrs. Telfer af Blytlf was the gUest of Miss Bowden on Monday. 1VIrs, W. J. McDonald and little son •of Port Hope are visiting the lady's brothers and sisters, the Bawden family, of town, Me. Harry Fennell and sister, Miss Bernice, of Stratford were visitors at the home. of their aunt, Mrs. Downs last week. Stanleg Township The March meetieg of the "Maple Leaf U. 10. .W. 0," was held at Mrs. 3911)es Jackson's on the 29th of March. This was an interesting meeting, but owing to so many of the ladies being busy this time of year the attendance was small, Mrs. E. Glen, Sr., gave A vary terosting paper on "A Trip Across Canada," Which was much enjoyed, and Mrs, J. McFarlane road 11" ar- ticle the subject being: "The Mod of a rural filcluestion" Miss Zotta Jaek- scm gave two intsromentals whieh the meeting closed with our National Anther:14 Clintores Tax Rate for 1921 is 36 Mills. One Mill Less Than in 1920. The council met on Tuesday even.. ing instead of Monday, Mayor Mc, Muri.ay being out of town on Mon, day evening. All men:hers were present. Communications were read from The Western! Oil Refining Co., St, Catharines, re road cid, The, Imperial Oil Co., re liquid asp'ealr, and the Barrett Go., re tervia. On the recommendation of t1 Street Committee the clerk was in- structed to order tarvia, at 150 per gallon at Toronto. This Is a little higher than last year, the Company explaining that last year's order came in at a fortunate moment and just before an advance in price. From the 'secretary of the Colleg- iate board asking for $4500 to pay for the years' maintenance and a de- ficit carried over from last year and from the secretary of the Model school asking for $6511.25: From the secretary of the Clinton Kale • Band, giving statement of their expenditures as $666 and asking grant. On motion of councillors Langford and Kemp a, committee, consisting of Mayor McMurray and Councillors Nediger and Cooper, was appointed to confer with a commit- tee of citizens, consisting of Dr. J. W. Shaw, H. R. Sharp and 3. H. Pax - man, regarding assistance to be giv- en in maintaining the band. Several of the councillors spoke on this motion, which was carried with- out opposition, expressing their high appreciation of the band and the de- sire that it should receive every en- couragement but the general opin- ion seemed to be that it would hard- ly do to take that much money out of the treasury for that purpose. The committee will pro'bably devise .sorne other plan of raising the ne- cessary funds. On motion of Councillor Cooper •and Reeve Miller the usual grant of $60 was given the Huron Central Ag- riculturel Society. Mrs., Anna Careri, wife of the new fruit dealer who is opening up in the old Hodgens' block, was present ask- ing for a pool room lieense. Reeve Miller, seconded by Coun- cillor, Nediger, moved that this re- quest be filed, Reeve Miller said lte thought that as these people were strangers in ,town ,it would be well to leave the Matter over for a time. Councillor Johnson moved in amend- ment that the matter be laidon the table for future atteetion. Council. lor .Langford ''Seconded this motion, and with the *sent of his seconder, Reeve Miller Changed the wording of his motion and it was passed. A petition signed by W. Brydone and other residents on Isaac street, Was received asking that some im- provement be made on the street, 1 which is an important thoroughfare. Reeve Miller explained that provis- ion was made in his report for this. A petition was also read signed by C. 13. Hale and others asking that a light be placed on Rattenbury street half way between North and Erie streets. On motion of Councill'Ors Cooper and. Langford this was left in the hands of the street commit- tee. On motion of Reeve Miller and Councillor Cooper the tax rate for 1921 was fixed at thirty-six mills, one mill lower than last year. Coun- cillor Johnson thought that sufficient provision had not been made for fire and water expenditure; Councillor Paisley said sone money would have to be spent on the Parks and some discussion took place regarding the paying off of the Thresher Company's bonds. But at the conclusion of the discussion the motion carried fixing the rate cit 36 mills. Bylaws num- bers 6 and 7 were then passed, the former for the raising of $29,359:47, in taxes to cover the year's esti- mates and the latter for the raising of $2000 for extension of the water- works. Reeve Miller, chairman of the street committee, recommended in his report 'that the clerk be instruc- ted to *der 7000 gallons of tarvia to be delivered in good time and that suitable sand be provided for use with the tarvia, also that the 'street between the London Road and C. Alli- son's be graded, with the understand- ing 'that the interested parties gravel it freeeof charge, and that the town grade and gravel Isaac street from Mary street to the railway, wages for same to be 250 per hour per ;Ilan and 600 Per bour for inan and team. The report was adopted. Reeve Miller said he believed that the town had been collecting taxee, twice on one piece of property be- longing to Mr. A. E. Durnin and erm motion of himself and Councillor Cooper the mayor and treasurer were authorized to rectify the error, if they were convinced there was an error. Reeve Miller complained that the waterworks commission did not al- ways pack their drains 4uffleiently and that trouble was caused in the streets and Councillor Johnson said that pipes were left sticking up and if an accident WAS caused the town would be held responsible. The mayor was requested to have the, matter brought to the attention of the commission. On motion of Councillors .Cooper and Paisley the clerk 'was instruc- ted to nptify all persons who are in arrears with taxes that ten per cent. will be added May 1st and request immediate payment. Following is the financial report- Icuttrheenifcctot Street t A. E. Durnin, grading street $13.00 Ed. sSelillieetton, draying 15.5000 J. Carick, lumber ...... • • .. 50 Electric Light Account P, U. Cont., street lighting, March - ......... 136.83 Property Account Lighting Town hall ..... 5.54 Scruton, draying 5.50 W. T. Hawkins, account .... 6.90, E. Ward, coal .... 58.85 D. E. Closet, Account S. Carrick, salary for March 54.17, Cemetery Account R. Hunter, salary for Mane . 71.43 Salaries Account R. B. Fitzsimons, March 54,17, Collecting War Tax 1,00 Incidental Account Berlelnielh. ., lepone Go., months ta 1210 Murray McEwen, suit of clothes for Chief Fitzsimons 59.00 Rev. T. J. Snowdon for mar- riage certificate ..... 1 00 • Grants Account Hosp.tal, for lighting 1.(91,*71 Hespital for water . G. W. V. A. for lighting 1.55 Reeve Miller, expenses to Lon- don , 3.50 Assessment Account Expenses Ludlow pub. meet. 14.75 Total 3532.43 ....3532.43 RECEIPTS R. 13. Fitzsimons, Market Scales ...... 15.70 Hall' rent 15.00 • R. Hunter, Cemetery receipts Work . 29.75 Perpetuity „ • „ . , .. 25.00 Sale of alt "........ , 16.00 Total . .3101.45 rlff fl1612.42191•4, s 401{1.111111 .0 Bayfield 4 Mrs. Abe Brandon is spending a fey clays this week in London, ac-' conmanied by Mrs. Chester Cope- land of Wingham. 1Vres. David Sturgeon and Elden 'Werner, 'who have sperd; the winter at Alvinston, returned home the past v•eek, Londesboro. Miss Moreen and Betty Wilson re- tnrneci to their homes in Toronto af- ter spending the Easter holidays at the' manse. Mrs. Quinn. and Miss 13, Roberton were in London one day last week, Miss S. Barr spent Saturday in London. 1Vliss Anne Abrey visited at the hone of Mr. Stothers Blyth, on Friday. M. and Mrs. W. Tamblyn. ea. Miss Lillian Talublyn of Toronto vis ited friends here. Mr.' Dennes Roberton has resigned his position in Hamilton and has gone to take a position in Sarnia, Miss Myrtle Grainger and Miss Jameison returned to Toronto after spending the holidays here, Miss Alice and Frank ringlapd have returned to Toronto, Miss C. Brigham 'was home for the Roster vacation, fraTEsther Lyon and Mrs. Shob.: brook spent Friday Sailing on Clin- ton friends. Mr, and Mrs. T, Herman of Clinton sport Sunday at the home of Mr, W, Cal riwoll, Mr. Geo. Barr and Miss Barr spent Sunday with llayfsld friends. Auburn A large crowd attended the lee - was a very interesting address and attiiirde Dei.,ioviieti: by Prof. Wade Toole, in was listened to with much pleasure the Hall on Monday afternoon. It The explosion of a lamp in the home of Air. J. Medd or: Saturday night might have resulted seriously had not some one seen it and rushed in carrying out the blazing lamp, thus preventing a strious fire, • The funeral of -the late Johii Shen - herd took place from the home of his daughter, Mrs. 3D, Govier, on Monday, April dth. Mr. Shepherd was born in Yorkshire, England in 1833, , and settled in Mimic. , from which place lie moved to Whitby. He was one of the pioneer settlers of Huron County, settling in Goderich twn, in 1868. He was married to Margaret Ferguson of Toronto sixty-two • years ago, his wife predeceased him twenty years. He leaves to moura his loss, one daughter, Mrs. Govier, and two sons, William and Andrew, five grandebildern and seven great- grandchildren. The funeral service was conducted by Rev. R. J. Ross assisted by Rev. S.1iVT.stillosmo 911(1 Rev.tJ. Abeyof L01deorTivbeavel:woo his two sons, 8011111,4.m.y, and three grandsons. Mr, Shepherd was a familialrfigurd in the village and will be much missed by all. Mr, and Mrs, Govier wish to OM* the friends for their kindnesses dor. big Mr, Shepherd's illness. , ( YOUR INCOME TAX ,--.4 l...AUSTOMERS and friends of the Bank are reminded to file their Income Tax Returns for. 1920 before April 20 at the office named on the form -other- wise a penalty will be incurred. Forms may be obtained from any Post &ice. THE ROYAL BANK OF CANADA ... INCORPORATED 1855 Capital and Reserve $9,000,000 Over 130 Branches V0-151 THE MOLSONS BANK The Molsons Bank wants every farmer to feel, that he has a veal friend in the Manager, that he 1111' will receive a hearty welcome and can aafely discuss with him his money needs. H. R. SHARP, Manager CLINTON BRANCH etilelie#Pft," ee„Safety Deposit Boxes to Rent •••1•••111=1011, READY-TO-WEAR CLOTEING 2 he glorrish Clothing Co. ORDERED CLOTHING SPRING No man will want to appear on this spring in the dulled and dingy clothes he bac worn through the winter.1 Don't do The time is ripe to buy, In one of this season's new models of SUIT *TR AINCOAT a man will be proud of his appearance Sulls $15,99 to $5O.00 aineoats 7.50 to 30.00 Handsome Outfitting for Bays of all ages. Don't Overlook the Boy's Outfit. Our Hat and Haberdashery Departments are also in bloom of Spring Fashions. New, Correct and Exclusive Stylcs in Toggery at every turn. JUST 'COME IN t BRUSH CLOTHINS 110 Motto : "A Square Deal for Every Man," CLINTON MARKETS, Fall Wheat, $1.70 Barley, 74. Iiitickwheat, SOO. Spring Wheate $1.25. Oats, 500. Butter, 550 • Eggs, 240 to 250. Live Hogs, Market unsettled. SHE IS GRATEFUL. - Mrs. Charles Calton of Goderich 'township wishes to thank her many friends and neighbors and also the W. A. of St. Paul's church, for flow- ers and other kindly acts eleven her while in the hespital. She is now making good headway toward recov- ery.' • A MOTHER CALLED. The death occurred M London on Monday evening of Mrs. George Me - Ewan, mother of Mr. Murray Mc - Ewan of Clinton, M her seventy-sev- enth year. Mrs. McEwan had been in failing health for some time but her last illness was only of a couple of weeks' ,duration. She was knorm to many lin 'Clinton as she visited her son here, on several occasions. She was also a sister of the late Mrs. Flouter Andrews. She is survived by four sons arid one daughter, John and An- drew McEwan of Tisdale, Sask„ Gar- den McEwan of Detroit, Murray Mo. Ewan of Clinton and Mrs. Arseott of London, with whom she had been making her home for some time and at whose,home she died. The funeral took place yesterday afternoon at London. Mr. Murray Mawan- was in London for it and also Miss Amy Andrews, her niece. Mr, Frank Andrews had visited her last week but returning home Mon- day Morning did not return for the funeral. , AMONG THE CHURCHES. Ontario Street Church" The annual meeting of the Ladies' Aid was held in the basement of the church on Wednesday afternoon,. The election of officers took place and the following members were elected by . • President, Mrs. Glew. lst Vice, Mrs. Govier. 2nd Vice, Mrs. Stothers. Secretary, Mrs. Veinier Treasurer, Mr, J. Gibbing's. • Press Correspondent, Mrs. Stothers There were forty-two Members present and a number of visitors. Tea was served by the ladies of St. John's Ward. Wesley Church The Rev 3. E. Ford of Goderich, a former pastor, preached on- Sunday .morning, delivering one of his well, thought -but discourses, In the ev- ening,Rev. Mr. Spencer spoke in the interests of the Lord's Day. Alliance. The Missionary committee had charge of the League meeting on Monday evening,. Miss Nellie Jen- kins •presiding. Mrs. A. T. Cooper gave some interesting information regarding conditions in China awl - Miss Mabel Marshall read a paper on Persia. Miss Jenkins; niSo read a short sketch of the life of Dr. Coch- rane, 3nedical mislionary in Persia. Next weak the Christian Endeavor committee will he responsible for tl.e program. As it, is the last Con- secration meeting in the League year a full attendance is requested. The roll call will be responded to by quo- tations -pertaining to life or living. Not necessarily bible quotations, good thoughts from ' any source will be welcomed. LAST NIGHT'S MEETING. Rev. John Coburn of Toronto ad- dressed a mass Meeting in the town hall yesterday evening in the inter- ests of the Referendum. 'The hall waswell filled and Mr. Coburn was the only speaker. He spent some .z, time at .the beginning of his ad- dress criticising the speakers brought out by the Liberty League, Prof. Leacock of Montreal and C. A. Win- dt° of Chicago the latter ofC. whom he described as being all through the war and still "notoriously pro -Ger- man and anti-British,” Speaking of the agitation of the Liberty T..eagtters for Government -Centre), Mr. Coburn said: "Govern- ment control is not an issue at theOwing to the fact that Mayor Me - present time; you have no oppor- (Murray1 was absent the council met tunity now of voting upon 0cilsern- i on Monday night and adjourned un- ment control, but you had such an opperiamity in 1919 and it was de- feated by a large majority." Commenting upon the fact that Mr. Windle had in speaking at Toron- to on Monday evening used the bible to back up,his arguments said: "When slavery was attacked in the days gone by advocates of slavery used the bible in just the same way tO justify their claims. I will under- take,!" he contimted, "to make out a better case for polygamy or for slav- ery from the bible. than the Liberty Leaguers can micke out /oil' the use of lidueri and polygamy is gone and slavery is gone and the liquor traf- fic is going after them." Mr r Coburn exhibited a number of lantern slides as Aix:sty:Wens of 'what he) wished to impress upon his hearers. In conclusion he said: NINRTY-FOTJE ON TUESDAY, On Tuesday Mr, David Beaeom, probably Clinton's oldest citizen, passed his ninety-fourth milestone. "Davie" is still hale and hearty end bids fair to finish out the round cen- tury as an inhabitant Of this fairest of known world. May his " good health and spirits continuo, TODAY'S THE DAYe This is the day of Clinton's spring fair. Tho day is ideal, the roads have become dry, if a little rough in places, -and at time of writing the fair promises to be a big success. The only thing which on prevent a record crowd is the feet that as the weather is so fine the farmers may not wish to leave their seeding. But the season is young and Clinton Fair usually proves too much of a tempta- tion to resist. .' L. 0. L. HAVE SOCIAL. The members of Murphy Lodge No. 710 had a box social in their' lodge rooms on Tuesday evening at which a very pleasant time was spent. There was a nice program, fol- lowed by the auctioning off of the boxes, which was done in his best style by Mr. G. H. Elliott, and than the enjoyment of the same. The proceeds amounted to about thirty-fiye dollars, which will be do- nated to the Orange Orphanage fund, VALUED MEMBERS HONOURED. Two highly valued members of the 'Women's Missionary Society and Women's Aid of Willis . church, Mrs. Chambers and Mrs. King, have :lust been honoured' by their fellow - members by being made life -members of the respective societies: Mrs. Chambers of -the W. 4. S. and Mrs. King of the Women's #id. It may be truly. said 01' these ladies that none have :excelled them in their zeal and diligence for the work of their societies; and very of- ten when far from physically able, have they kept an in the `trivial round" and so have been examples in perseverance in all good work. DON'T MISS LAST ONE. The last entertaintp eet in the ser- ies being put on unoen the auspices of the Girls' 'Auxiliary will be giv- en in the.. town hall on the evening of Friday, April 22nd, by Miss Roselth Knapp Breed, who is de- scribed as "Boston's Leading- Hum- orist," assisted by. Miss Edna .Me, noughey, A. T. C. M. The plan is now open at Fair's and as there are a large number of members who have seats reserved throughout 'the season, it Would be well to reserve a seat early for good choice; Tickets fifty. and seventy-five cents: • DEATH OF MRS. JOHN BROWN. . The death occurred on Monday of Mrs. John Brown of town after an illness extending over several weeks. The deceaesd lady was a native of. Colborne township, being a daughter of the late Lawrence Manning of that township, and she had lived all her life in Huron county. She was twice married, her first husband be- ing- Edward Jordan. They lived in Goderich township until within a year or wto of his death, when they moved into Clinton. About two years .ago she was married to Mr. Brown. She is also survived by five daughters and one son: Mrs. a F. Yeo,- Glenavon, Sask., Mrs. H. Brad- ford, Melfort, Sask, Mrs. W. J. Cur- rie, Vancouver, B. 0,, W. .7. Jordan, Sask.;:, Mrs. Rey' Finch, Glen Kerr, Sask., and Miss Ahna Jordan at home. Five sisters and one broth- er also aurvive: Mrs. Connell, Salt - ford; Mis'. 'Isaac Fisher, Leaming- ton; Mrs. Rat, Bogie, Sheppardton; Mrs. C. M. Bezzo, Kitchener; Mrs. Chris, Beacom, Clinton and James Manning, Ernford, Sask. The funeral took plape yesterday afternoon, the services being conduc. ted by the Rev. D. N. McCamus LITTLE LOCALS. Mr, Charlie Hovehas taken a Position on the Royal Bank staff as junior. 'Temperance enthusiasm and teni- nuance sentiment will not win this fight on April 181h. The only things that will count aro ballots marked with o cross opposite the 'word 'yes.' Sat that there is a majority of them filling the ballot boxes and the victory is onrs." Mr. 1, A. Irwin occupied the chair and during the evening' Miss Marion Gibbings sang 0 ole. Miss Gladys Cantelon 'presided at the piano dor- ing the evening. til Tuesday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Careri, 'who have bought the Palace Block, have ar- rived and are getting into shape to open up a fruit store. Mr, John Ransford groie a very interesting address before the Clin- ton Club on Friday evening, his sub- ject being: "01(1 London." • Mr. J. Manning has purchresttd the residenee of Mr. Raney Armstrong on Joseph street and will gat pos- sessien May 15th or sooner. Mr. Armstrong intends going west this spring. An amateur company from Ltican preesnted the play: "A Cheerful Liar" in the town hall on 1vfonday ev- ening tinder the anspiees of St. JOB. eph's church. A good house greeted the performanet.• , The front streets have been all cleaned up this week and the water- ing next was out :for the first time yesterday, It would take an almost eonstant service . to keep the dust down these hot days, howeVer4 About one hundred And twenty., five names were added to the voters' list in Clinton lasb week when it was revised under the direction of Cal. Rance. If your name is not on and you cannot Vete den% blame any- body but yourSoff, NO CHANGE YET, There is a persistent rumour that the Graham Rouse has °hanged hands but this morning no definite arrangement had been made. Mr, and' Mo. Gay, who have been con- ducting the House for the past year have been popular with the travel- ling public and those who hav,e ec- casion to use the house. We should be sorry to lose them as citizens. READ AND PONDER. On another page will be found Clinton's financial report of 1920, which the town council saw fit to publish in full for the information of the 9itizens. Do not fail to read it and store the information" in a va- cant shelf of your bran for future reference. Or, if no space is avail- able inside your brain, file the paper in a handy place so you can refer to it. if necessary. CRXWFORD IN HEARST CLASS. Capt. the, Rev. C. E. Jeakins of Brantford, former rector of St. Paul's church, Clinton, speaking in St. Thomas on Monday urged his •hear- ers to use their efforts to ,promote the very best feeling 'between this country and the United States and allay the insidious propaganda of unfriendliness promoted by William Randolph Hearst in the United States and Lindsay Crawford in Can- ada. HOW ABOUT IT? Wouldn't it be a good investment -for the merchants and business men of Clinton 'to purchaes the Commer- cial sheds for the accommodation 'of those coming' into town to trade? If they would take the initial step the council might. be induced to pur- chase the land to use for the park- ing of cars, and inierit later erect a small building to be used for a rest room for ladies. Such accom- modation would prove a great induce- inent for farmers and their wives to come to this town to trade. HAD SOCIAL EVENING. - The Ladies' Aid Society of the Baptist church held a "Birthday" party at, the parsonage on Thursday evening last. Not that it was any- body's birthday but the admission fee was one cent for each year of one's life, although proof of age was not demanded. we underatanffi ." A good number attended and a very pleasant social evening was spent in games, music, etc. The proceeds amounted to $15. This will go into the funds of the Society which Can be depended upon to speall it wisely 'anil well." A HAPPY RE -UNION. • A happy family reuinon took place at the home of Mrs. Hugh Kennedy„ Ontario etreet, and her mother, Mrs. Margaret ,Colquhoun, on Thursday, the occasion being- the twentieth an- niversary of the wedding of Mr. and Mrs. J. 1'. Brooks. of Winnipeg, who are visiting in town. the latter be- ing a laughter of Mrs. Colquhoun. Four sitsers, Mrs. (Mayor) McMur- ray, Mrs. M. T. Corless,.: Mrs, Harry Fitzsimons and Mrs. Kennedy, all of Clinton, and three brothers, Reeve Colquhoun of Ribber; E. .T. Colqu- houn of Science Hill and W. I". Col- quhoun of Staffa, with their -respec- tive husbands and wives, were pres- ent at the family gathering, also Mr, and Mrs. Raymond Davis of Fulla.r- ton. All sat down to dinner at six o'clock and afterwards the .evening,, was spent in music and happy so-• cial intercomse. During the evening Mr. and. Mrs. Brooks were presented with some Limoges china by the sis- ters and cheques by the brothers, ac- companied by expressions of 'good wishes set forth in amusing rhyme composed by a member of the fam- ily, The gathering was a complete sur- prise to Mr. and Mrs. Brooks, which made it all the more interesting, and enjoyable. People You Know Miss Ruth McMath was in Toronto last week, Mr. ,T. A. Carter of London came up for the Fair today. Mrs. James Appleby ?las returned from a visit in Toronto. Miss Freida Wallis is visiting Mrs. L. 3, Woman in Toronto. Mrs. Telfer af Blytlf was the gUest of Miss Bowden on Monday. 1VIrs, W. J. McDonald and little son •of Port Hope are visiting the lady's brothers and sisters, the Bawden family, of town, Me. Harry Fennell and sister, Miss Bernice, of Stratford were visitors at the home. of their aunt, Mrs. Downs last week. Stanleg Township The March meetieg of the "Maple Leaf U. 10. .W. 0," was held at Mrs. 3911)es Jackson's on the 29th of March. This was an interesting meeting, but owing to so many of the ladies being busy this time of year the attendance was small, Mrs. E. Glen, Sr., gave A vary terosting paper on "A Trip Across Canada," Which was much enjoyed, and Mrs, J. McFarlane road 11" ar- ticle the subject being: "The Mod of a rural filcluestion" Miss Zotta Jaek- scm gave two intsromentals whieh the meeting closed with our National Anther:14 Clintores Tax Rate for 1921 is 36 Mills. One Mill Less Than in 1920. The council met on Tuesday even.. ing instead of Monday, Mayor Mc, Muri.ay being out of town on Mon, day evening. All men:hers were present. Communications were read from The Western! Oil Refining Co., St, Catharines, re road cid, The, Imperial Oil Co., re liquid asp'ealr, and the Barrett Go., re tervia. On the recommendation of t1 Street Committee the clerk was in- structed to order tarvia, at 150 per gallon at Toronto. This Is a little higher than last year, the Company explaining that last year's order came in at a fortunate moment and just before an advance in price. From the 'secretary of the Colleg- iate board asking for $4500 to pay for the years' maintenance and a de- ficit carried over from last year and from the secretary of the Model school asking for $6511.25: From the secretary of the Clinton Kale • Band, giving statement of their expenditures as $666 and asking grant. On motion of councillors Langford and Kemp a, committee, consisting of Mayor McMurray and Councillors Nediger and Cooper, was appointed to confer with a commit- tee of citizens, consisting of Dr. J. W. Shaw, H. R. Sharp and 3. H. Pax - man, regarding assistance to be giv- en in maintaining the band. Several of the councillors spoke on this motion, which was carried with- out opposition, expressing their high appreciation of the band and the de- sire that it should receive every en- couragement but the general opin- ion seemed to be that it would hard- ly do to take that much money out of the treasury for that purpose. The committee will pro'bably devise .sorne other plan of raising the ne- cessary funds. On motion of Councillor Cooper •and Reeve Miller the usual grant of $60 was given the Huron Central Ag- riculturel Society. Mrs., Anna Careri, wife of the new fruit dealer who is opening up in the old Hodgens' block, was present ask- ing for a pool room lieense. Reeve Miller, seconded by Coun- cillor, Nediger, moved that this re- quest be filed, Reeve Miller said lte thought that as these people were strangers in ,town ,it would be well to leave the Matter over for a time. Councillor Johnson moved in amend- ment that the matter be laidon the table for future atteetion. Council. lor .Langford ''Seconded this motion, and with the *sent of his seconder, Reeve Miller Changed the wording of his motion and it was passed. A petition signed by W. Brydone and other residents on Isaac street, Was received asking that some im- provement be made on the street, 1 which is an important thoroughfare. Reeve Miller explained that provis- ion was made in his report for this. A petition was also read signed by C. 13. Hale and others asking that a light be placed on Rattenbury street half way between North and Erie streets. On motion of Councill'Ors Cooper and. Langford this was left in the hands of the street commit- tee. On motion of Reeve Miller and Councillor Cooper the tax rate for 1921 was fixed at thirty-six mills, one mill lower than last year. Coun- cillor Johnson thought that sufficient provision had not been made for fire and water expenditure; Councillor Paisley said sone money would have to be spent on the Parks and some discussion took place regarding the paying off of the Thresher Company's bonds. But at the conclusion of the discussion the motion carried fixing the rate cit 36 mills. Bylaws num- bers 6 and 7 were then passed, the former for the raising of $29,359:47, in taxes to cover the year's esti- mates and the latter for the raising of $2000 for extension of the water- works. Reeve Miller, chairman of the street committee, recommended in his report 'that the clerk be instruc- ted to *der 7000 gallons of tarvia to be delivered in good time and that suitable sand be provided for use with the tarvia, also that the 'street between the London Road and C. Alli- son's be graded, with the understand- ing 'that the interested parties gravel it freeeof charge, and that the town grade and gravel Isaac street from Mary street to the railway, wages for same to be 250 per hour per ;Ilan and 600 Per bour for inan and team. The report was adopted. Reeve Miller said he believed that the town had been collecting taxee, twice on one piece of property be- longing to Mr. A. E. Durnin and erm motion of himself and Councillor Cooper the mayor and treasurer were authorized to rectify the error, if they were convinced there was an error. Reeve Miller complained that the waterworks commission did not al- ways pack their drains 4uffleiently and that trouble was caused in the streets and Councillor Johnson said that pipes were left sticking up and if an accident WAS caused the town would be held responsible. The mayor was requested to have the, matter brought to the attention of the commission. On motion of Councillors .Cooper and Paisley the clerk 'was instruc- ted to nptify all persons who are in arrears with taxes that ten per cent. will be added May 1st and request immediate payment. Following is the financial report- Icuttrheenifcctot Street t A. E. Durnin, grading street $13.00 Ed. sSelillieetton, draying 15.5000 J. Carick, lumber ...... • • .. 50 Electric Light Account P, U. Cont., street lighting, March - ......... 136.83 Property Account Lighting Town hall ..... 5.54 Scruton, draying 5.50 W. T. Hawkins, account .... 6.90, E. Ward, coal .... 58.85 D. E. Closet, Account S. Carrick, salary for March 54.17, Cemetery Account R. Hunter, salary for Mane . 71.43 Salaries Account R. B. Fitzsimons, March 54,17, Collecting War Tax 1,00 Incidental Account Berlelnielh. ., lepone Go., months ta 1210 Murray McEwen, suit of clothes for Chief Fitzsimons 59.00 Rev. T. J. Snowdon for mar- riage certificate ..... 1 00 • Grants Account Hosp.tal, for lighting 1.(91,*71 Hespital for water . G. W. V. A. for lighting 1.55 Reeve Miller, expenses to Lon- don , 3.50 Assessment Account Expenses Ludlow pub. meet. 14.75 Total 3532.43 ....3532.43 RECEIPTS R. 13. Fitzsimons, Market Scales ...... 15.70 Hall' rent 15.00 • R. Hunter, Cemetery receipts Work . 29.75 Perpetuity „ • „ . , .. 25.00 Sale of alt "........ , 16.00 Total . .3101.45 rlff fl1612.42191•4, s 401{1.111111 .0 Bayfield 4 Mrs. Abe Brandon is spending a fey clays this week in London, ac-' conmanied by Mrs. Chester Cope- land of Wingham. 1Vres. David Sturgeon and Elden 'Werner, 'who have sperd; the winter at Alvinston, returned home the past v•eek, Londesboro. Miss Moreen and Betty Wilson re- tnrneci to their homes in Toronto af- ter spending the Easter holidays at the' manse. Mrs. Quinn. and Miss 13, Roberton were in London one day last week, Miss S. Barr spent Saturday in London. 1Vliss Anne Abrey visited at the hone of Mr. Stothers Blyth, on Friday. M. and Mrs. W. Tamblyn. ea. Miss Lillian Talublyn of Toronto vis ited friends here. Mr.' Dennes Roberton has resigned his position in Hamilton and has gone to take a position in Sarnia, Miss Myrtle Grainger and Miss Jameison returned to Toronto after spending the holidays here, Miss Alice and Frank ringlapd have returned to Toronto, Miss C. Brigham 'was home for the Roster vacation, fraTEsther Lyon and Mrs. Shob.: brook spent Friday Sailing on Clin- ton friends. Mr, and Mrs. T, Herman of Clinton sport Sunday at the home of Mr, W, Cal riwoll, Mr. Geo. Barr and Miss Barr spent Sunday with llayfsld friends. Auburn A large crowd attended the lee - was a very interesting address and attiiirde Dei.,ioviieti: by Prof. Wade Toole, in was listened to with much pleasure the Hall on Monday afternoon. It The explosion of a lamp in the home of Air. J. Medd or: Saturday night might have resulted seriously had not some one seen it and rushed in carrying out the blazing lamp, thus preventing a strious fire, • The funeral of -the late Johii Shen - herd took place from the home of his daughter, Mrs. 3D, Govier, on Monday, April dth. Mr. Shepherd was born in Yorkshire, England in 1833, , and settled in Mimic. , from which place lie moved to Whitby. He was one of the pioneer settlers of Huron County, settling in Goderich twn, in 1868. He was married to Margaret Ferguson of Toronto sixty-two • years ago, his wife predeceased him twenty years. He leaves to moura his loss, one daughter, Mrs. Govier, and two sons, William and Andrew, five grandebildern and seven great- grandchildren. The funeral service was conducted by Rev. R. J. Ross assisted by Rev. S.1iVT.stillosmo 911(1 Rev.tJ. Abeyof L01deorTivbeavel:woo his two sons, 8011111,4.m.y, and three grandsons. Mr, Shepherd was a familialrfigurd in the village and will be much missed by all. Mr, and Mrs, Govier wish to OM* the friends for their kindnesses dor. big Mr, Shepherd's illness.