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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Clinton News Record, 1921-9-8, Page 1No. 2114 -42nd Year c r CLINTON, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 8ht, 1921 THE HOME PAPER is the Invited Guest in hundreds of homes in Clinton and Huron County. If you have a message you wish carried to these Homes, let The News -Record carry it. It is loaasuaismor toet Wedding4 A wedding present is just a little different from any other gift. Thele is a sentiment attached to it that remains for a lifetime. Those who are going to make some September Bride the happiest girl in the world, will like to feel that their gift has durable quality and intrinsic merit, as well as the sentiment of rethembrance. • Those who secure gifts from our store are sure -of obtaining the quality that endures. • We, as usual, have a full stock of such articles usually found in a jewelery store suitable for a wedcling gift. Therefore for a wed- dnrg gift, wedding ring or marriage license go to W. X. Ye1liar Jeweler and Optician Phone 174w Issuer of marriage licensee Residence 174J iS YOUR MONEY SAFE'? Hidden in your home it is a temptat't n to thieves, Deposit your money in the bank and rent a SAFETY DEPOSIT BOX for your valuable papers, Victory Bonds, etc. THE ROYAL BANK OF CANADA INCORPORATED 1855 Capital and Reserve $9,000,000 Over 130 Stanches THE MOLSONS BANK ;Buy Canadian Goods -and help to keep Canadian workmen busy, it will help you. Buy wisely and save as much as possible and deposit your savings in The Molsons Bank. Courteous service to all,. • H. R. SHARP,Manager CLINTON BRANCH Safety Deposit Boxes. to Rent piate READT-TO-WEAR CLOTHING 2 he &lorrtsh Clothing Co. ORDERED CLOTHING OYS' sdHo IGIIT now is the time to save money on your School„,Silit, We have not taken the cost of these suits into con. sideration but have reduced them to such an ektent that you cannot afford to miss this opportunity Boys' $18,00 to $20.00 Suits to clear at Boys' 13.50 to 15.00 Suits to clear at Boys' 10.00 to 12.00 Suits to clear at 13.50 9.50 7.50 15 only Boys' Suits, in broken Eines, all wool, sizes 30 to 35, regular price $7.50 to $10.00 your choice of the lot for only 3.99 i THE MOON C T CO. Motto , "A Square Deal for Every Man's CLINTON MARKETS. Wheat, $1,20. Buckwheat, 80¢, Oats, 50e. Barley, 65e., Eggs, 860 to 37C Eggs, 356 to 366, Live Hofs, $9,50. SUDDEN DEATH OF BROTIIER,. • Miss Beatrice Greene of Toronto, formerly of Clinton, received word last week of the sudden death of ]ter brother in Vermont, Miss Greene went down to attend the funeral, AN ENJOYABLE TRIP. A Motoring party, consisting of Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Downs, and Mas• ter Everett, Mr. and Mrs. R. 13. Car- ter and Miss Eva Carter spent a very pleasant week in the fruit belt 1 and visiting Canada's National Exhi- bition, They visited Niagara Falls, Queentson, Port Dalhousie and ;looked over the immense Hydro Pow- er Development Canal, and Plant, now in course of construction. Re- latives were also visited at St. Cath- arines, Smithville; Stratford, Kitch- ener, and Toronto. Three busy day were spent in the latter city, th party arriving back in Clinton o Friday last, They think this is th banner trip for motorists, UNION DECORATION SERVICE. On Sunday afternoon next Clinton Lodge No. 83 I. 0. 0. F. and Murphy Lodge No. 710 L, 0. L. will hold a union decoration service at the local cemetery. The procession will leave town at half past two, led by the Kil- tie band, and arrived at the cemetery a regular order of service will be ob- served programs being provided for the occasion. Rev. (Capt.) Edwards of Seaforth will give an address on behalf of the Oddfellows and the Rev, (Capt.) Melteg Hey, M. C., will speak for the Orangemen. A roll of the dead will be called and each grave will .be decorated. All those taking part are asked to bring flow- ers. At the conclusion of the cere- mony the procession will again form ancl return inedrder. • THE COUNCIL MEETING. The regular meeting of the council was held on Tuesday evening, Mon- day being a Holiday. All members were present with the exception of Councillor Nediger. e e a e BOWLERS AT WALKERTON. Mr, J', W. Stevenson tools a rink to the Walkerton Bowling Tournament on Monday but they returned the $dme evening' as they could not wait for the -finals, The rink consisted of Messrs, N. Ball, A. J. Morrish, H. R. Sharp and Mr. Stevenson, skip. The rain 'delayed. the, play very much, all the games not being played off until yesterday, FALL FAIR DATES. Following fairs in this locals of fairs: Bayfield, Blyth, Sept. Clinton an Exeter, Sept. • London, Sept. Seaforth, Wingham, Zurich, Sept.DEATH OF . The Mitch ed the following.' th of Rev. Father o f which we fir last week: aro the dates o£ fall f:u locality and also of the echo Sept, 27-28. 22-23. d Rural, Sept. 20th, 19-0, 10-17. Oct, 22-23. Sept, 27-28, i 21-22. PATRICK f.iAFFNEY ell Advoi'ate contain • reference to the den er GafFney's`^.father, Made brief mention one the early p enders are passing out, O Aug, 24th, Patrick Gate of the township over sixty years, died 1 24, Con. 13, at the ag Deceased had been at months, but was able round until about tw death and it was n curl was near, but at cel ie startling' sucldei a. gloom over the er illy, Ile was wide highly respected and wa ibor and a true inion g led he carne to the homestead where 1 his life. After nankin clearing and building a to s married at Kinker he and his life panne he farm and. raised His wife predecease two years. Four son survive, Rev. of Clinton;Gunton; Patrick, o John, of Logan; Joseph teal; Mrs. Murphy o 'errs. Gaunt, I{ennicott an, Logan; Miss Annie .Alice, Stratford, and at home. The funer- al, attended, was to St. Bridget's church Mass was sung by Rev y, of Clinton, Other g were Deacon Father Stratford; Sub -deacon Hanlon, of Stratford. Rev was master of cere- monies. Hussey, ,It']n- of Dublin; MeArthy, of Flannery of London, After the services to St. Vincent ry, Mitchell, where in- terment CLINTON'S BIG DAY. The Hospital Street Fair, Sept. 21st, promises to be the big attrac- tion of the season. Already plans are being made for decorating the street, arranging the booths, and other attractions and as the Hospit• al appeal comes only once a year, the board is. very confident of the hearty support and co-operation of Clinton' and the surrounding country in mak- ing this day a big success. The Fair will commence at two p. nr. on the street from the post office to the Hospital cornier, The booths will be tinder the management of the following: Fancy work, Miss J. Robertson and Mrs, W. D. Fair; Ap- ron, Mrs. T. Mason and Mrs, H. Fr•enrlin; IIonre-made baking, ladies from the surrounding country; Tor. el, Women's Institute; Rummage, Mrs. Wiseman and Mrs. A. J. Greig; Candy Car, Miss D. Cantelon; Veg. etable, Mrs, Saville; Donation for X Ray, Mas:• Brydone; Shower, Mrs, Chambers. Other attractions will be: Fish Pond, and Grab Bag, in charge of Mrs.' H. Jenkins and Mrs, Paisley; Baby Show, Mrs, J. Flynn and Mrs, A. ,J, Mcl\'Iurray; Flower Car, Miss Can:inghame mid Mrs, Chowen, Mr. J. Cook; Ice Cream, lemonade, refresh- ments of all kins served ell after- noon. From three to five afternoon tea will be served on the Hosital lawn by the nurses and Mrs. Farman, A hot 500 business men's supper under the management of the Ladies Aids, will be served in Wesley ehee h hall from five to eight. In the evening a big masquerade garden party will take place on Dr. Gandier's lawn, commencing at 8.15, sharp. The whole evening will be mysterious, you. will be entertained front the time you enter the grounds until the end of the street ditneer at 12 o'clock. Further announcements will be nettle later•. Admission to the garden party is only 2511 and no one will want to miss it. Phelan's orchestra in attendance. Refersh- nents an the grounds. All wishing to send donations kindly notify coiveners of the booths,- or ooths,or any member of the board, All wishing to heli; in decorating the street kindly notify Mrs. A, T. Coop- er 000vener, of the Street Committee, In ease of inclement weather the entire program will be carried out in the town hall. Proceeds in aid of the building• fund of the hospital, The baby show in the afternoon' Will be at special feature. Primes will i be rot for fw n the best iso ' r ire or sb n in the hospital. Heys twe years and eves, one year • and over, end tattler one, year,. and gide twe. years andtop- er, tine year and over and tinder a year. Anyone Neighing to emelt in title show should notify Mrs. Flynn or Mfrs, Melilurray. "One by o of e this district n Wednesday, ney, a residentof Logan for o at his home, Lo e of 72 years. ail- ing for some to be up and a o weeks before of thought.the e last it came - Hess and casten- tire community. Iy known and h s a good neighbor d. When a yourLevel and took up re remained allg a little clear g house, he wa a and together r. settled on t a large family. cl him by abouts and six daughters Fath- er Gaffney, Wisconsin; Jo on the homes p Sebringville; ; Mrs. Tim Reg London; Missj Miss Margaret, - al, which was held on Fridayn where HigIi Father Gaffney, clergy assistin Eagan, of Father Hanle Father Kelly monies. Rev. gora; McAile, Stratford, anct were also present., the cortege proceeded de Paul cemetery, took - A communication was read from certain ratepayers in St James' ward asking that a sidewalk and a light be placed- on Matilda street. The mat- ter was left, on mention of Council- lors Cooper and Remp, to the street committee to look into and report. By law No, 10, providing for the sinking of the new well, received its third reading and was duly passed, No committee reported with the exception of the cemetery committee, Chairman Langford reporting that everything was looking welt Fen- ces had been repaired and many lit- tle improvements made. When the time tame for discussing new business Councillor Cooper read a letter he had received from the Good Roads secretary re the applica- tion 0f tarvia, and moved that some tarvia be procured and applied to the new road at the north end of the town. Some discussion followed, some of the councillors being in fav- or avor and some against. On the yeas and nays being called for Reeve Mil- ler and Councillors Paisley and John- son voted nay and Cooper, Langford and Kemp yea. The mayor had to give the casting vote, and voting nay, the motion was lost. Councillor Cooper also suggested that the large stones be raked off' Isaac street bet Reeve Miller assured the council that this would be done when the right time came, The Finance Committee recom- mended payment of the following accounts: Street Account Pay sheet for August . , . • . $2.50 Gravel for Isaac Street Isaac Bezzo, 6 load 1.35 J. Bailey, 135 load 30.38 Good Roads Acct A. Seeley, work on crusher . 42.00 Carless & Venner, supplies7.10 Electric Light Acct. . .... P. U. Corn., street lighting August .... .. , •.,. 138 66 Property Acct. 3. E, Cook, painting fountain; 10.00 Pay Sheet for August 2.50 Lighting Town Hall 1.87 Corless & Venner, supplies 1.68 D. E. Closet Acct. J. Carrick, Salary, Aug, . 54.17 Cemetery Account R. Hunter, Salary, August . 71.43 C. Lovett, 2 days Work . , . 75.00 R. Horsley, 11 clays work 27.50 John Farquhar, 1 day with team 6,00 C. Levy, use of fence stretcher 50 Oorless & Venner, supplies . 30 Salaries Aect. R. D. Fitzsimons, August , , 54,17 Charity Aect F. W. Wigg, groceries ,..., 3.36 Park Acct. Corless & Venner, supplies . 30 Pay sheet r,,. ,,,,., 1.25 Incidental Aoet Municipal World, foams 1.30 Telephone elect,, August , . , , 4.62 Grants Acct. Hospital for lighting 0.27 G. W. V. A. for lighting 1.01 Goocl Roade. Sys. 507 toad broken stone at 22% 114.07 RECEIPTS R. B. ritzsimotic MarketSeal Scales . x1 „ts Rento.f Hell .. 15,00 11.. hunter Work at cemetery , , . , . 2.1.75 'Jieeeived in Perpetuity ..,, 25,00 Fiire & Water Com. Membership foe to Firemen's ;Ass'si , , , , .. ., 5.00 FLOWER SHOW SATURDAY, The annual Flower Show will be held In Mr, Stothers' office on Satur- day afternoon and evening. Those who havo dowers should 'bring them along and help make e good display, The Horticultural Society will see that flowers are called for if notifi- cation is given Mr H. R. Sharp, APPLES NOW MOVING, Although apples ale not nearly so plentiful as last season, Mr. D. Can- telon, Huron's largest buyer, expects to clo a fairly good business in that Hee this season. ,He has already shipped his first car, shipping from Thedford. He has about 5,000 barrels in that locality, having purchased the co-operative company's stock at Wyoming. ' LITTLE LOCALS. The Cliuton Rural School fair will be held the 'same day as the town fair, Sept. 20th, Miss Elston of •Exeter has taken over the millinery etsablishment of Miss Cameron and is now in pos- session. The Hydro poles are being painted. Clinton has put on quite a lot of paint this summer but there's still "room for improvement" The ladies of St. Paul's Guild are already making arrangements for their annual bazaar which is to be held the last Thursday in November, Mr. Stoddart, mail courier on No. 2 route, has provided himself a cov- ered mail cart, which no doubt keeps the sun from "smiting hien by day," just now and will also keep off the fall showers. All the schools opened on Tuesday morning and the streets. are now, at certain hours of the day, bright with the sunny faces of young people on their way to and from the institu- tions of learning. Mrs. Argent, who has been keeping house for her brother, Mr, A. Cart- wright, near Brucefield, has re- turned to town, bringing her broth- er's four children. She is living in the house lately belonging to Mrs, Hays. The Canadian Express Company is now the Canadian National Ex- press Company, the change taking effect Sept. lst, A new form of ex- press order slightly different from the old one, has been issued. As far as we can gather, however, the charges remain the same. AMONG THE CHURCHES, Willis Church The pastor, the Rev, J. E. Hogg, will conduct both services on Sunday. In the morning his subject will be: "Our Unearned Increment" Evening: "The Two -Fold Revelation of the Cross." On Tuesday next, Sept, 13th, the Huron Presbyterial will hold their fall gathering in Itnox church, God- erich. Salvation Army On Thursday evening next, in the Salvation Army hall, Staff -Captain and Mrs. Lewis, who have spent many years he India will tell some. of their experiences and will also exhibit a number of curios. They will appear in Indian- costume. The lecture op- ens et eight o'clock and a free-will offering will be taken, St. Joseph's Church On Sunday last the Rev. Father Tighe celebrated his first Solemn Mass in his home parish at St, Jos- eph's church. The Sanctuary and al- ter were decorated for the occasion. St. Joseph's church was crowded with parishioners and the young priest's many friends, who came to witness the ceremony. At 10,30, sharp, the procession started from the vestry, through the church and entered the sanctuary. At the centre of the Sanctuary ahead of the pro- cession were the Sanctuary boys, fol- lowing them were Father Flannery of London, who was master of ceremon- ies, Father Gaffney, who was sub - Deacon of the Mass, Father Bondy, the Deacon and also preacher of the occasion after this came the newly - ordained: priest, Father Tighe, Father Bondy gave an instructive sermon on "The Priesthood." After Mass the procession began through the Sanctuary gate. The ac- colites had reached the railing steps when six young men came forward, class mates of Father Tighe, pearl an address and made a presentation• The address was read by Joint Flynn and the presentation made by Thos. Car - beet. .Father Tighe spoke briefly and thanked them for this mark (f kind- ness, the procession continued to the vestry. The many friends of Father Tighe came to the railing to receive his blessing. In the evening services were held in Blyth, Solemn Benediction was given, Fathers Tighe, Goetz, Bondy officiated, :Cather Flannery was leas- ter of cer0ni0t1ie5, Before leaving the Sanctuary two young mere came forward and road an address and made a presentation. The address was read by Leo Kelly and the presentation was made by William Folen of Assumption College, Vieth. er Tighe .spoke kindly of the people e this h" is fallen which ho frpprec]ata::l because of they! good will. Before leaving he grave his blessing; Father Tighe left on Mointey for Asstrfnptien, College where lie Will toaelt phllote. phyi • ' A `cTHAN'K. YOU," • Mrs, Lievrmore, Si',, and Mrs, Livermore and family wish to press their sincere thanks -to friends and neighbors for the kincln and sympathy extended to them their recent sudden and severe reaveinent, A PIONEER DEAD, , The death occurred in Soaforth on Tuesday of Sydney Johns, an old and esteemed resident of Tucker,ntith. Deceased, a son of the late Mr. and Mrs, Robert Joints west end Tucksc�'- smith, farmed in that township un- til about sixteen years ago when he retired ance went to live in Seaforth, He was married to Miss Jane Carno- chan, daughter of the late Robt, H. Carnochon of Tuckereneith, who pre- deceased him, 'His second wife was Mrs. Perry, of Hamilton, who sur- vives, together with two sisters and a brother; Miss Johns, of Clinton, Mrs. Andrews, Manitoba and. Mr. Hiram Johns, of the West. The late Mrs. John Jackson of Clinton was another sister. Mr. Johns 10415 a man of quiet disposition, and was highly re- spected, The funeral will be held this, Thursday, afternoon from his late residence on Centre street to the place of interment in Maitlandbanlc cemetery. FUNERAL OF MRS, LADD. The funeral of the late Mrs. George Ladd took place on Friday afterncart last, interment being' made in Clinton cemetery. Mrs, Ladd'; heath came unexpect- edly, although she had been in rather poor health for some time. Mrs. Ladd moved into Clinton with her husband about six years ago, when he retired from the G. T. R. service, Ilolmesville having been their home prior to that for a good many years. She was a cheerful, sociable woman and was much liked and esteemed by all who knew her. She was a member of Wes- ley church and was active in its wom- en's cleparttirents and a regular atten- dant at the services when health per- mitted. Her husband and two sons, William of town anll John of the west, and one daughter, Mrs, O'Dell of Toronto, survive. The funeral services were conducted by the Rev. D. N. McCanus, the pall- bearers being: Messrs. H. B. Chant, J. A. Irwin, W. Jenkins, A. J. Tyn- dall, T. J, Watt and A. T. Cooper. Mr. Ladd and family wish to ex- press their thanks to their friends for the sympathy and kindness shown then in their bereavement, ROBERTSON -FORD. A wedding 'in which many Clinton people will be interested took place at Goderich on Thursday last at the residence of the Rev. J. E. and Mrs. Ford, formerly of Wes- ley parsonage, Clinton, whea their younger daugihter, Miss Jessie Maria, was united to Mr. J. Howm'd Rob- ertson, also of Goderich. The bride wore 0 handsome wed- ding gown of sliioze silk with trim- mings of real ]nee and seed pearls, The couple were unattended and the ceremony was performed by the bride's father, assisted by iter broth- er -m -law, Rev. Wi. J, Scott, and the Rev. H. D. Moyer. The wedding mu- sic was played by Miss Christina McClinton, Only members of the im- mediate families were ,present. After the ceremony the wedding breakfast was served and Mr. and Mrs, Robertson left the same after- noon for Toronto, Niagara and other: points, the bride travelling in a suit of navy blue velours. On their return they will reside in Goderich, where Mr. Robertson is a successful young businessman. The bride won many friends during icer residence in Clinton and these will join in wishing for icer luynpines and prosperity in her new life. LOCAL LADIES WIN, 1• D, ex - the ess 10 be - Three rinks of lady bowlers came up front Stratford on Friday after- noon° last and played a friendly game with a like number of ladies here. ` The first was a twelve -end game but the second was: short, only six ends being played, The local ladies proved themselves the more skillful, or the more lucky, as they modestly put it themselves. A very enjoyable afternoon Was spent on the green and a return game will be played in Stratford later, Following are the rinks anti scores: Mrs. Axon, Miss D• Copp, Mrs. W. D. Fair, Mrs. Bryclone, skip -17. Mrs. Heath, Mrs. Murr, Miss Math- eson, Mrs. Easson, skip -5. • In the second game the scores ware 6-5 in 'favor of Mrs Bryclone. Mrs. Treleaven, Mrs. F. Hovey, Miss J. Robertson, Miss A.. A. How- son, skip -11. Mrs. Smith, Mrs. Moors, Mrs, Tor- rey, Mrs, Hyde, skip -12. In the second gime the score was 7-5 in favor, of Miss Howson. Mrs, Sharp, Miss Jessie O'Neil, Mrs. Combo, Mrs. McMurchie, skip•17 hirs. Young, Mrs. McCully, Mrs. Murray, Mrs. Cooper, skip -7. In the second game the score was '7-5 in favor of the visiting rink, • At the conclusion of the game tea wanes .served at the home of Mrs. Bry- do It is expected that two or tree rinks of ladies 'will go to Brampton on Tuesday 'to take part in a tourna- ment, Louden n ROOO Mr, and Mrs, N. 3, L Beau wish to thank the neighbors and friends for their kinclitess end sympaty 10 their bereavement, the recent death of L1ieii' 1441s ti'2I :rs ix .mkntlwr► W}Sh1 1 People You Know Miss Ruby Irwin is in Toronto this Week. Miss Cameron of Mitchell was in town this week. Mrs,deSlac,lc of Goderich }has been the guest of Mr. and Mrs. W. Jackson. Helen Rodaway left Monday efe termoon for her school at Hagers. vi Mrs, A. J. Grigg left yesterday to spend a fortnight with London friends. Mr, 0, G. Middleton went to London last week to hear Premier Meigli- speak, Mt:en Gordon Scribbons of Stratford spent the holiday as the guest of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Watts. Mr. A. A. Kennedy of Detroit is spending a short holiday as the, guest of his mother in town. Mr, and Mrs, T. R. Watts of Strat- ford spent the holiday with the former's parents, Mr. and Mrs.W, II, Watts. Miss Polley of Montreal is the gnat of Miss Marion Irwin. They are spending a few days at Burk's camp this week. Mrs. Archibald and Mrs. Robertson of Toronto have been visiting. Mrs,. Farren and have now gone tb vis- it Goderich friends. Miss Emnia IIiggins returned last week from a visit at Chatham, Sarnia and Toronto. Miss Beatrice Foix of Chatham is now visiting Miss IIiggins. Miss Marion Irwin, who has been in • charge of a summer camp in eon- neetion with a Montreal Missive during the summer, is holidaying at her home in town, Miss Cameron of Hayfield spent :t fate days with Mrs. F. 31. Flnlin,r, and they left together yesterday for a visit in Caledonia and Nl:t- gara Falls Rev. H. 13, A, Ketehen, pastor of elr- Nab street Presbterian church, Hamilton, called on his niece, Mise B. Mustalyd at the hospital, and ',rt his old schoolmate, Mr. 13. R. Mg. gins, last week, Rev. Father Tighe, who has been visiting his home in Mullett dur- ing the past week, has gone to Sandwich, where he takes a peel - tion as professor of philosophy :.t Assumption College. Mr. Joseph I•Tiggins, of Queens, whit has been superintending work on the Provincial JTighway at Forest, motored up and spent the week- end with his uncle and aunt, Mr. 13 R. Higgins and Mrs. Graham of town. Mr. T, Tighe of Detroit, Mich, has been visiting his parents and oth- er relatives hereabouts, and re- mained over for Sunday, when his brother, Rev. Father Tighe, 0010- brated his first mass at St. J®s- eph's church. - Mr, and ales. Robt. Fitzsimons left Saturday on a motor trip to St, Marys, London and Detroit This is the first holiday Mr. Fitzsim- ons has taken in years but the pos- session of a new car floes tempt one to "gad", doesn't it. We hope their trip will he altogether enjoy- able. Hoi uesville Rev. J. W. Johnson and family re- turned from their holiday spent with their home people at Brigden on Mon, day of last week. Mrs. Wm. Mulholland is visiting 'iter daughters in Detroit. Mrs, Geo. Tebbutt and Mrs. Frei Pickard are taking in the Toronto ex- hibition this week. AIr, and Mrs. L. Lashbrook spent the week -end with the latter's par- ents, Mr. and Mrs, E. Pickard. Mr. and Mrs. J. Larder and family, formerly of Holnosvillc, motored ,1i+ from Raitho and spent the holiday with Mr. Cudmore and family. Miss Werna. Jervis returned en Tuesday after having spent two weeks with friends in IIamiIton, Mr. J. Kennedy spent the week. end with his sister, Mrs, Alcock. 011 Monday last the Holnresviile. and Ebenezer Sunday schools held their annual picnic on Mr. Forster's fiats and atlhough the weather wile anything but fine during the morning in the afternoon it cleared and warmed up just to suit the occasion and a large crowd -earned out and helped to give the kiddies a good time. Ar fact every one enjoyed the afternoon outing. A splendid game of baseball was played by the men present and proved most interesting. Also foot- ball was enjoyed by the young lads, several' were kept busy most of the afternoon with foot races, and other pleasures .for the little tots. Our village school (pelted up again on Tuesday with at good attendance. The people are pleased that the culverts and bridges between Holntes- ville and Clinton have been finished up, saving: the long detours neces- cory while repairs and building were proceeding. Air, and Mrs, Percival Evans of Minnedosa, Man°, and son, Frank, of Toronto, with his wife and family, also Mrs. G. Runtball of Flint, Mich., and Miss ,Ruddd-of Clinton visited the old home church at Holmesville en Sunday last and also attended the . picnic oe Monday. Their old friends .were.right ght lad e o moat them again. a, The old boys andirls of halite - ville are always welcome back again. The Gleanets' Mission Circle intend holding a 500ia1 'evening on the law» of Mrs. Joseph Jervis on Friday ev- ening of next wool:, Refreshments will be served from six to eight, fol - owed by n program_