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THURSDAY August, A'l, 1921,
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Hon. MacKenzie
At ,Seaforth Aug. 31
Hon,,- MacKenzie King, Leader p1 ilia
Liberal Party of Canada, accompanied
by several Liberal Members of ParHa-
ment, , will speak at Seaforthon Wed-
nesday, August 31sT, under the :aus-
pices of the Liberal Associations of
North and South Huron.
Strong Committees have been form-
ed to look after the various details of
the meeting and a big day is looked
forward to by the Liberals of Huron
County.
Hon. H. S, Beliand, M. P., for Beauce
County, Quebec, who was a prisoner of
war while in Belgium, will accompany
Holl, 'MacKenzie King.
Further particulars will be given
later with a full list of speakers who
will make short addres`ses.en topics of
the day.
CONCERNING THE
STREET FAIR SEPT. 2.1
The Hospital Board is counting on
the hearty co-operation of the town
and community for the support that on
other occasions has been given to the
Bazaar,
There may not be a house to house
canvas, but none must feel that their
aid is not. solicited. The Board asks
'for one big effort for the Hospital funds
on this day,
Mrs,'A. T. 'Cooper and Miss P. Cunn-
ingham have been asked til be Con-
veners of the Decoration Committee
for the whole scheme of decoration
with the conveners of the different com
tnittees.
There will be a Baby Show open only
to Babies born in the hospital.
A fund for the X Ray machine is al-
so,to be inaugurated on Sept, •21, Mrs.
Brydone in charge.
BOOTHS.
There will be a splendid display of
home 'Mode Cooking -conducted by
the Ladies organizations, outside of
town ---Unity Club; London Road Lad-
ies, Stanley Ladies; Middleton's Beth-
any, Summerhill; Holtnesvitle, etc.
Butter; Eggs. Poutlry & 'Cream—
Booth will be in change of.Hpliett Lad-
ies, .Mrs. O'Connor, Mrs. J. Shanahan.
Fancy Work —Miss Jennie Robert-
son,
Aprons —Mrs. Mason,
Caddy—Miss Torrance.
Towels etc, —The Womens Instit-
ute:
Runtntage Sale —Mrs. Wiseman; Mrs.
A. J. Grigg. -
Vegetables —Mrs. Saville.
Pound of Groceries, a shower for the
Hospital —Mrs, Chambers,
' Fish -Pond —Mrs. Jenkins.; Mrs
Paisley,
From 3 to '5 afternoon tea will be
served on the Hospital Grounds by,.the
Hospital Staff assisted by Mrs. Pax:
man, and others.
From 6 to 8 a sumptuous dinner
will be served in Wesley Hall, all in aid
of the Hospital,
At night the Girl's Auxilliary assisted
by Mesdames, McMurchy; •Brydone,
Combes; M. D. McTaggart; E. Hovey;
Gibuitigs; are putting on a Grand Mas-
gerade Party with music etc.,
Os,�b®�t0eg6S�0t800,":•eOA,
• WITH TWA 1 CHURCRRS. •
t ,11.01dl,1110ekeO,�IMP-.#.e!•Ilt ai[!.
Willis Church
Rev, F, J. Maxwell ,.B. A. of Pem-
broke, will preach 0» Sunday.
St..Peul'a Church,
The Rector, Rec. S. E, Meltegney,
will have of the services on Sun-
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At the evening service, a special
sermon will be preached to the mem-
bers of Jubilee Preceptory No. 161, the,
Royal Black Knights of Ireland,
Wesley Church •
The, union serviced of the two Meth
odist congregations will be continued
in Wesley clurclt for the month of Aug
ust,
The League services on —Monday
night was in charge of the Christian.
Endeavour departnments, Rev, 'Mr,
Hawke gave e'splendid talk on "Sue-
cess" A large number wetk present and
answered to the roll call,
A union meeting of the men of Wes-
ley and Ontario St. congregations will
be held in Wesley church on Sunday,
August 14th` ed % p.M. , All pa,.!0. of
the service are to be conducted by
laymen, excepting the Sermon, which
is to bedef/vered by Rev ',.R. G. Peever
13,D,, 0.0,, of 1lamilton. The ofiilcers
in charge cordially -invite ail the mem-
terra , f the families of otn, churches to
attend,'Tuns 1 •Witt, (Pres.) l-farry
Goold; (S'ecy) , deo 'Layton, Pred
hickett anott
i ry SttYder, 'Executive,
Zu nth \von faont;,Goderich in a n,
W, B, f gape, at, Zyrich Monday even.,t
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Miss Vantgmoud is visiting friends
at Seaforth,
Miss 1, J. Becker -is again resuming
her musical studies,
Mr, W, J, Kilbride; of Strathroy, was
a visitor in town last week.
Mr, and Mrs, Chas. Twitchell, of
Windsor are visiting in town.
Mr. Frank McCaughey expects to re-
sume his position in London.
Mrs. Levis of town was up to Goder-
ich the beginning of the week.
Mr, Si. Davis, di -Toronto, is renew-
ing old acquaintances in town.
Miss Mary Taylor, of Toronto, Is
visitingwith her mother in town.
Seaforth News:—Mrs, Flynn, of Clin
ton is visiting her mother, Mrs, Purcell,
Mrs. D. Floody of Blyth. was the
guest of Mrs. H. B. Chant on Wednes-
day. ,
Mr. and Mrs. Morrison, of Detroit,
are guests of Postmaster and Mrs, Jas.
Scott.
Miss Pentlea Ball of Seaforth
is
spending her holidays at her home in
town.
Mrs. Southcombe is visiting her sis-
tr Misses Southcombe, Rattenbury
Street.
Mr. Norman Counter is visiting with
his brother, Mr. Morley Counter at
Buffalo.
Miss Viola Livermore returned this
week after visiting with her sister in
London.
Mrs, Alton and two children of Tor-
onto were visitors this week with Mrs.
McGarva.
Mrs. Percy hadd, , of Toronto, is
visiting with her parents, Mr. and Mrs.
S, S. Cooper.
Mr. Jack McCaughey 'and bride, of
Raith,. Ont. are visiting at the former's
home in town,
Mr, and Mrs. Sam Hewett of Mitchell
were visitors last week with Mr. and
Mrs. 0,. W. Potter.
Misses Lillian and Gladys McRae of
Detroit, are visiting with their Aunt,
Mrs. Geo, Roberton,
,Mrs. Creighton and two children, of
Toronto, are visiting with the former's
aunt,.Mrs. Guy Jones.
Miss Ruby Potter of Providence R. I.
is here on her vacation with her parents
Mr. and Mrs, 0. W, Potter,
Mr, and Mrs, R. B. Carter and Miss
Eva were visiting at the home of the
former's son in Goderich this, week.
Mr. and Mrs. M. L. Telfer, Mrs. Jno.
Watson and Mrs. R. M. McKay, all of
Blyth, were in town on Friday last,
Mrs, W. Wallace. and daughter, Miss
Bethel, of Dauphin, Man., are visiting
at the home of Mrs, McGarva, Ont-
ario SL
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Rev, Donald MacLeod of Montreal
arrived Saturday to visit with hist wife
and family at the home of Mr. Ralph
Tiplady.
Mrs. Tozer, mother of Mr. W. J.
Tozer formerly of 'Clinton, died at her
hone in Toronto, on Saturday in her
71st year,
Dr, Wilfred Smith of Creemore, and
Mr, Morley Smith, of Toronto spent
Monday at the home of Mr, and'Mrs.
0. W. Potter,
Mrs. Isaac Rattenbury left Monday
morning for Toronto where she will
join her husband and motor to their
home at Peterboro,•
-
Dr. and Mrs. W. J. Kay . of Lapeer,
Mich., accompanied by their grandson
Billy White are visiting with relatives
and, friends in town.
Miss Helen Forrester was at Mitchell
last Wednesday attending. the marriage
of her cousin, Miss Elliot, Miss For-
rester, played the Wedding March.
Rev. W. Jollife, of Toronto, form-
erly Pastor of Wesley Church, has sold
Itis house in the city, and with Mrs,
Jollitfe will go south for the winter.
Mr. and Mrs. E. Munroe were at
Goderich this week takidg in the 01(1
Boys reunion, Mr. Munroe is a Co.
town 01(1 boy, though a resident here
now for a goodly number`of'years.
Rev. S. J. Allan, of Toronto, and a
former pastor of Ontario, St. Methodist
church, hoe been catling on old friends
during .the week. Ile was preaching at
Goderich on Sunday as one of the "old
boys" .in' Victoria, St. church,
Ereter Times:—A fancily reunion Was
held at the home of Mrs, W, J. Harness
on &Orley and Monday. Mr, and Mrs.
Bert Harness were here from St.Thomas
Mr, Eiiliere Harness and, wife- down
from Chilton; Mr. and Mrs. Brogan, of
W11dsor, visited here, Miss Margaret
l-1,arne5s, `vhoii pi as bye tattitDng tin
Windsor, aeoinuatitaed, fhdrpt ionic M5,
Wm Douglas,of Gi•anfon, was also a
silent at We' homr!.
int; y th0 score of 13, to 3, batteries 'r : ,,
t ered1011 plays, at. i'rtratford tonight
for ,i,yri:chr ldertyend Hrt,!tjis ; for' '7gwrsda. In the last e e
Goderich, Ramsey,• Lindsay abet Bissett,. ( y)a t gain. of th.,
(futon' District,
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GOII,rRICH DS HAVING
A MG TIME
Old Boys Re -union a decided .suc-
cess—Good Races, and Base-
ball matches --Drury Today,
SUNDAY
A special feature of Sunday's the
first day of Goderich old Monte week
services, -was the pulpits of the various
churches being taken by former God-
erich boys, A11' made reference 'to the
old home week, very large congregat-
ions attended all services.
In the afternoon a eoausssstuorative
and decorative service was held at Mott -
land Cemetery when upwards of two
thousand people were gathered. The
various lodges of the town Ontl the
veterans,' headed by the ,band, paraded
and decorated the graves of departed
grethern, pr. Dickie of Montreal who
was assisted by local clergy, gave a
short address, commemorating those
who had passed beyond,
MONpAY
Goderich Old Hoine Week , has
brought together a great gathering, of
the town's old boys and girls. They
have peen coming by train, by motor car
and by boat, over 3,000 arriving Mon-
day evening by the steamer Greyhound
from Detroit,
In the afternoon a formal reception
was tendered to the visitors by Mayor
Wigle and- the town county official;
Rev. Dr. A. B. Meldrum, of Cleveland,
on behalf of the visitors, received from
the hands of the Mayor a huge gilt key,
typifying the freedom of the town. Ad-
dresses were given by Reeve Young of
'Colborne; Reeve Trewartha, of Goder-
ich Township; G. W. Holman, County
Clerk of Huron; William Campbell, the
veteran municipal assessor of Goderich;
W. M. Doig, LL.B. of Port Huron. God-
erich oldest resident, Neil. McKenzie,
100 years of age next December; was
presented to the gathering as an exhib-
it of Goderich's life-giving ciimate,
In the evening the Court House Park
was the scene of a huge garden party,
being profusely decorated with flags,
bunting and Chinese lanterns. The re-
ception was heid by the Mayor and
Council in a large army, tent, over five
hundred attending. During the recep-
tion, in addition to the music .by the
33rd Regimental Band, Mrs. Frank
Saunders„ Dr. F. T. Egener and Mr. 13.
H. Cutt, each contributed solos. The
younger set were entertained by tite
amusement booths and dancing. The
first day's opening crowd Is conservat-
ively estimated at six thousand people.
TUESDAY
To -day was the biggest day, of the
old home celebration so far and the
grand procession' this morning was the
largest and best parade in the history
of the town. It was headed by the 33rd
Regimental band and followed by the
mayor and council, old home execut-
ive, fire department and a large number
of decorated wheels and autos, also a
number of features. The Calithumpians
made a great hit. The merchants sec-
tion was v'ery attractive also the man-
ufacturers, The Dominion Road Mach-
inery Company had very fine display,
also the' Misner Manufacturing Comp-
any and Goderich Organ Company, The
largest display was put on by Ed. Bae-
chler of the Goderich Manufacturing
Company.
The route of the parade was south
on Cambrai road to Elgin avenue, 4o -est
on Elgin avenue to Waterloo street,
north to Nelson street, east to North
street and south to the square. The
Waterloo Musical Society band took
part in the parade, and made a big im-
pression"
Race Results.
The races this afternoon resulted as
follows:
2:30 Pace.
Pilot Keel', 0. R. Woods, Sault •
Ste, Marie i t 1
Lady May, Oscar Pierson, Can -
v i l Nle
2 2 2
Jim Norrie; Lett, Mitchell , . , , 2 6'5
King George, J. Allsa Craig 3 3 4
Lou Bars, 0, tienningham,
- Clandeboye 6 5 3
Daisy Hal, Dr. Whitely, Goder-
ich 5 4 6
Trine -2.201; 2,19%,
2119 Class.
Lady May 0., A. W. Chittick,
Teeswater 2 1 1 1
Jack Powers, James Hillis,
Guelph 1 3 4 5
Eva May Patchen, W, Puni-
Eery, Park Bill 4 2 2 3
Queenie Smith J. Mullin, Ailsa
Craig 7 6 3
Wilson Todd, John Neale,
Toronto 3 4 5 4
King Dewey, D.. McLachlan,
Chatham 8 7 6 6
The Banker, 0. H. Woods,
Soo, 5 5 dr
Maxie W. or, Whitely, /
Goderich G de
Time -2.r1,$14; 2,4,9,741 2:19a,
WEDNKSlsa�fiY
To -day. was' !'lidsehall clay" at .the,
Goderich Old Home Week Ye-unikir
and the popularity of the pas,iute may,
1,e gauged'by tlie'facritia13;Go0 people
CLINTON HID BOY AGED .
IMPORTANT POSITION
William C. Muir Becomes Vice-,
President of the Amalgainatic;n.
of Express Co.
Old friends in town were glad to see
last week of the appointment of Mr.
Wihfam C, Muir to the position of Vice
President of the Canadian National Ex-
press Company,
Mr. Muir was boric in Clinton and
started on his '"express" career under
the guidance of Mr. John Cunning-
hame, who still holds the same position
here.) Mr, Muir entered the service of
the American Express 'Company at
Toronto in 1884. He was later agent
of the Dominion Express Company at
Winnipeg. In 1902 he was appointed
Superintendent of the Canadian North-
ern Express Company at Winnipeg, in
2903 auditor, and- in 1910 General
Superintendent. Mr. Muir became
General Manager of the Canadian Nor-
thern Express Company, with head-
quarters at Winnipeg, in 2919, and
Continued to hold that position until
his present appointment.
Mr. Muir is a son of the late William
Muir, who for years was in charge of
the wood -working department of the
Clinton Foundry. Under his new ap-
pointment his headquarters will be Mon
treat, where his family are at present,
and It is said that his salary will be $10-
000 a year. His old Clinton Join in
heartiest congratulations on his pro-
motion friends.
string of pearls, was given away by her
saw the double-header at the Agricul- father. The bridesmaid, Miss Lillian
tural park this afternoon. A street car- Potter was attired in robins' egg blue
nivel was renewed this evening and the, taffeta trimmed with silver. Mr. Harvey.
general jollification was continued till ( Potter assisted the groom. The wedding
a late hour. Further sports events are 1 music was played by Miss Ruby Potter,
on the card for to -morrow Scottish 1 of Providence, R. 1. sister of the bride
games and sports will be held in- the(while during the signing of the register
morning and harness races are on the I Miss Sara Start, of Woodstock , sang
afternoon prograuc. The biggest crowd ? "Because". A wedding dinner was serv-
of the week is expected in view of the ed at winch over 40 guests partook of
fact that Premier Drury 'is to speak the many good things, The young coup
twice' during the day. On Friday the le left on the 3 o'clock train for their
program concludes with a regatta on western home, the bride travelling in
the harbor. a taupe velour suit trimmed with seal,
ut with large black hat. Among the guests
baseball tournamcarneento,t Zurichontop elimininatedthe froth a distance were:—Miss Etta Joll-
Teeswater in a morning game, score ey, of Toronto; Mr. and Mrs. Werrey,
5 to 4 Batteries:—Zurich„ Ohlert and of Mount Rose; Mr. Fred Start and
Hoffman, Henning; Teeswater, Boody Misses Lily, Sara and Kathleen Start
and Anderson. - and Mrs. Smith, of Woodstock, Mrs.
Winghamand Purity Flour (Goder- Geo. Makins, Norwich, Mr. and Mrs.
ich) met this afternoon, a hard fought Jim. Potter, lfickson, and Mr. and Mrs.
battle ending in a score of 6 to 4 in Geo. Kemp 'of Mitchell. ' R
favor of the `visitors. Batteries; —Wing _ -
ham, Irwin and Johnston; Goderich
Cooper and Bissett.
The final game between Wingham
and Zurich was begun after 5 o'clock
and only seven innings were played on
account of darkness. It was a good ex-
hibition with some spectacular pitching Zurich won at home from Stratford
on both sides and a bunch of double last Thursday evening by a score of
plays. Lindsay kept his hits scattered 30 to 6. For a short time the visitors‘
and Zurich got but three men across led by a score of 5 to° 2. This win.
while Wingham scored five and won a stakes sure the district for Zurich, The
purse of 6100. Batteries;—Wingham; score by innings was:
Lindsay and Johnston: Zurich, Thomp- Stratford —014 000 001— 6.
son and Siebert. Zurich pulled ss -triple Zurich 202 060 OOx—t0
play in this game. -.-4 —
Following the first afternoon game ( Stratford Juniors plays at Seaforth
there was a little ceremony in front of on Friday night.
the stand when Sid Malcolmson, a God-
erich old boy from New Westntinister, Teeswater won from Wingham on
13. C, presented to "Babb" Bissett, of Monday night by a score of 9-4 and
the home team, a medal donated by now leads their group. Wingham can
himself for the highest batting average I tie them by winning their remaining
by a Goderich player during the day. i two games in the district.
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Thomas Gibhings Deceescd,
Last Saturday Mr. Thomas Gibbings,
a life long resident of these parts pass-
ed away after a short illness at the age
of 77 years, Deceased had .attended
church the Sunday before, but had been
in i11 health for sometime and this
spring, practically gave up the heavy
part of his farm work, Deceased was a
son of the late Jonas- Gibbings, who
was Clintons first settler, coming here'
from Toronto Township in 1831. De-
ceased was a life long Methodist before
,the, union of a Bible Christian, His wife
predeceased hint six years ago. In the
absence of Rev, S, Anderson, pastor of
the deceased, Rev. D. N. Mcbamus
took charge of the services on Tues-
day being conducted at the home of
Mr, Jno, Gibbings brother of the de-
ceased, The body was laid to rest at
Clinton cemetery. The pallbearers were
J. Holloway; Geo, Turner;W. Tip -
lady; H. Shipley; T. Shipley; and Geo.
Shipley.
McKim—Potter Wedding
The marriage took place on Wednes-
day at high noon, at the home of the
bride's parents Rattenbury street when
Rev. S. Anderson tied the Nuptial Knot
between Frank Jenkins McKim, of Rice -
ton, Sask. and- Miss Pearl Irene daugh-
ter of Mr. and Mrs. 0. W, Potter. The
bride who was gowned in white satin
and georgette with flowing veil trimm-
ed with orange blossoms and wore a •
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Ontario Legislation 1921
Notes on Legislation Considered ,and Enacted
during the Session of 1921
The following1s a review of the
more iihportaitt changes tirade in the!
NW at the recent. Session of the Leg-
islaturei
Voters' Lia't:—The preparation of a
voters fist will be simplified and rend-
ered less expensive by an Act which
provides that file printing of the third
part of the lists stay be dispensed with
until an election Is Imminent,
Public Inquiries:—in order t0 pre-
vent important investigations under
The Public Inquiries Act' being help up
by protracted litigation, procedure has
been provided which having doe regard
to the rights of the persons concerned
In such inquiries, will ensure the in-
quiry proceeding without interruption
Any person objecting to the Scope of
the inquiry or to the procedure of the
commissioners may have a case stated
for the decision of the Apeilate Division
and the commissioner' will be bound
by the directions of. the Court In its
judgment pn the, stated case,
F,ipenciul Meaanrpe: -In addition to
the us,ua4 appropriation, and loan Ac+
changes are trMde in The l:orportitions
'11x Aol which will ha Xc, tate effect of
i)tereasing the revenue. erived from the
tax on banks and other institutions.
More effective methods are also provid
ed for the collection of the tax. Further
revenue may be expected from Tire
Land Transfer Tax Act, which imposes
a tax of one-fifth of one per cent. upon
the purchase price on the sale of land
and provides for its collection through
the Registry and Land Titles Office.
Another revenue Bill is one providing
for the imposition of a tax on billiard
and pool roosts and bowling alleys.
The Ontario•Co»tpanies Act has been
amended to require all companies incor
porated outside the Province of Ontario
and currying ori business in this Pro-
vince to file annually the sante report
as that heretofore required of compan-
ies incorporated in Ontario and to pay
to the Provincial Treasurer the pre-
scribed fees in connection therewith. 13y
titin measure it is hoped to increase sub
stanfiaily the revenue of the Province
and to obtain for public convenience
much desirable information with regard
to the corporate status and affairs of all,
such companies,
Tate' Mining Tax Act is amended so
as to 1 rovidr. a measure of re;ief against
forfeitures already incurred for non-
paymetit.of the tax through inadvert-
1ney.
MVliningr—importon t atnendittents
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