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CL1NT NEM _ERA
W. H. Kerr & Son, Editors and Publishees.
CLINTON, ONTARIO, THURSDAY September, 8,1.921.
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Can be made permanent fixtures for all thne to come if you
use a KODAK and get us to develope your films and
print your pictures.
Many of the yood pictures you see are made by us. You
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DIAMOND WEDBING
IS CELEBRATED BY
MR. AND MRS. E. KEMP
Married in England Septeliiitber 1,
1861 — Came to Canada in
1887 = Residents of Clinton
for a Number of Years — Now
Live in London.' + .
reat interest was taken by their
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THE MOLSONS BANK
Capital and Reserve $9,000,000
Over 130 Branches
The cost of living is falling, also the price of tood
stuff. This necessitates Increased production.
Produce more and deposit your surplus in The
Molsons Bank where it will be ready fox any
call and yet be earning interest.
H. R. Sharp, Mgr., Clinton Branch
Safety Deposit Boxes to Rent.
THE EDUCATION OF YOUR CHILDREN
Have you the money with which to do it?
Start to save while they are young—let them
commence life knowing you are at the back
of them.
Savings Accounts are a specialty with
THE ROYAL BANK OF CANADA
R. E. MANNING, Manager
Clinton Branch
Boy's
School
Suits
" Right now is the time to save money
on your School Suit,
We have not taken the cost of these
suits into consideration but have reduced
Them to such an extent that you cannot af-
ford to miss this opportunity.
Boys $18.00 to $20.00 Suits to Clear $13.50
at
Boys $13.50 to $15.00 Suits to Clear
at
Boys $10.00 to $12.50 Suits to Clear
at
$9.50
$7.50
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15 only Boy's Suits in broken lines
I mostly light patterns, all wool, sizes 30 to 35'
Regular price $7.00 to $10. Your choice of
the lot for ........ .... .... $3.90
lastThursday by Mr. and Mrs. Edward
Kemp, 1054 Florence street, London,
of their diamond wedding, and hearty
congratulations poured he upon the
happy couple, who sixty years ago
took their marriage vows together.
Mr. and Mrs. Kemp were married at
St, Mary's Church, Tussis, Sussex,
England, and like many other people
in England and Scotland, hearing of
the golden opportunities in Canada
came to this country 34 years ago.
Mr,,,Kemp took up farming, and after
a number of years on the land, he
moved to Clinton where he was em-
ployed at the Doherty Piano Works.
About 17 years ago he came to Lon-
don, and was employed at the Sherlock
-Manning Company factory there until
he retired about two years ago, He
is 'now spending his time on his fap-
orite hobby—plant growing. He is a
horticulturist of no mean order, and
delights in exhibiting his beautiful
plants to friends.
Mr. Kemp, who will be 82 years of
age next January, and Mrs. Kemp, who
was 7,7 years of age .last March, have
had seven sons, live of whom are still
living. They are: Henry, at Goderich;
Samuel of Clinton; Thomas of Detroit;
and Albert asd George of London.
William died at Strathroy early,' in 1920.
Edward died in England when eight
years of age, prior to his parents corn-
ing to Canada.
MAY RETURN TO PUBLIC LIFE
The Morrish Clothing Ca.
a
Square Deal dor EverylMan
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for Job Work in 1921
FLOWER SHOW
The annual Flower show
of the Clinton: Horticultural
Society will be held in Mr, S.
B. Stothers office on Satur-
day, September loth, ;he
exhibits this year will be con-
fined to .cut flowers. Any per
son wishing to exhibit will
please bring the flowers on
Friday night. The Society
will call for flowers if notice
is given 'to Mr, H. R. Sharp.
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'Miss Phamie Cree is visiting- in
Stratford.
Mr, Howard Gould is holidaying at
Woodstock.
Mr, H. Wiltse was a London visitor
on Labor Day,
Mrs. S. S. Cooper is taking In the
Toronto Exhibition.
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Mrs. J. C. Gandier and baby y are
holidaying in Toronto,
Mr. HInchley, of Seaforth, was a cal-
ler in town on Tuesday.
Miss Mae Davis is the guest of Miss
Olive Harland, at Toronto.
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas' Herman were
Exhibition visitors at Toronto.
Mr. and Mrs: F. W. Wigg and child-
ren spent the past week at Durham.
Miss F. M. Cameron, of Mitchell,
was in town on Tuesday if this week.
Mrs, A. J. Grigg left Wednesday to
visit London friends for the next two
weeks.
Mr. Colenso Salter has returned to
Upper Canada College for another
term. '
Miss Ruth Thompson, of Seaforth,
spent.the week -end with Miss Marjorie
Beaton.
Mrs. E. G. Gourtce and Miss Hattie
Courtice were visitors at Toronto Ex-
hibition.
Miss M.' E. Clark spent the Labor
Day holidays with her sisters at Coi-
lingwood.
Councillor and Mrs. Nediger were
visitors in the Hamilton District on
Labqr Day.
Miss Audrey McIntyre was the
guest of her aunt at London during
the past week.
Mr. and Mrs, L, Trouse, of Wood-
stock, were holiday visitors with the
former's relatives in town,
Mr. Fred McTaggart leaves next
week to enter St. Andrew's College,
Toronto, for the school term.
Miss Leona Hearne after spending
her vacation at the parental home,
returned to Hamilton last week. ,
(Seaforth News):—Miss Jessie Mc-
Guire, who was visiting Miss Margaret
Chittenden, has returned to Clinton.
Mitchell Advocate:—Mr. Roger Pep-
per from Clinton returned home after
visiting his brother, Toronto street. ,
Masters Wilfred Firth and Joe Atk-
inson returned to Stratford after spend-
ing a few weeks with Rev. Fr. Gaffney.
Mrs. Lattornell and daughter, and
Miss Combe, of St. Thomas, were
visitors with old friends in town last
week.
Mr, Charles Middleton and Rev. S. E.
McKegney were in London last Thurs-
day evening and heard Premier Meigh-
en speak.
Mr. Harold Holmes left for St, Lath -
antes last Saturday where he has been
appointed to the staff of one of the
city schools,
Mr, Frank Yeo, of London, Deputy
'Consul of the W. 0. W. was in town
this week intheinterests of the Wsod-
men of the World.
Mr. and Mrs. A. E, Betts and Miss
Cora spent the week end at George-
town. Miss Elva and Master Jiin re-
turned with them after visiting the;p.
Mr. George Roberton was a visitor
at Toronto and Niagara -on -the -lake this
week. He attended the Convention of
the agents of the London Life at the
latter place.
Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Downs were
visitors to Clifford last Sunday re-
turning on Labor Day with' Miss Muriel
who has been the guest of- her aunt
Mrs. J. R. Scott for a couple of
weeks.
Miss Lena Middleton has returned
to her school at Toronto after spend-
ing her vacation at the parental home.
Mr. Bob. Middleton accompanied his
sister to the city to see the sights at
the Exhibition.
Winghatn Advance Mr. Alex, Mc-
Intyre, who has been superintendent
of the Winghain Knitting factory since
his return from overseas, has resigned
and has accepted a responsible position
in London. He left for the Forest
City on Monday. Alex. will be great-
ly missed by his many friends here,
Mr. and Mrs, W. S. Downs, and
Master Everett, were visitors at the
Council Had a
Short Session.
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Council met on Tuesday evening,
and on account of no 'Committee meet
ing on Friday last, the Council met in
Committee until 9.10, when they got
down to business.
Minutes of last regular and special
meetings were read and adopted.
Mayor McMurray was in the chair
and Reeve Miller and Councillors Lang-
ford, Cooper; Paisley, Johnson and
Kemp present,
A petition from ratepayers of St.
James Ward, asking for an extension
of sidewalk from Matilda street to
Walker, and also a light be placed on
street,
On motion of Councillors Cooper
and Kemp, the Street Committee will
look into petition and report to the
Council.
A communication was read from the
Provincial Board of Health in regards to
the sinking of a new well and Bylaw
No. 10 was finally passed.
The Cemetery, Street and Finance
Committee's were the only ones to.have
reports.
Councillor Cooper brought up the
question of giving a coat of road sur-
face to the new road and read a letter
from the Chief Engineer of Good Roads
of Ontario.
Councillors Cooper and Langford
moved that the Street Committee be
authorized to give good road a coat of
'arvia, but It was lost on division,
Council'then adjourned. -
OPEN
CONVENTION
A Nominating Convention is Call-
ed to be held in
Hensall Town Hall
At one o'clock p.m. on
TUESDAY, SEPT. 13
For the purpose of selecting a
Candidate to oppose the Meighen
Reports are current that Bonar Law Government in the Federal ing of South Huron at the ap-
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intends to return to public life again.
It is also rumored in political quarters proaching Election.
that he suggestion has been made to All citizens of South Huron, re -
go to Washington either as priiscipal gardless of past political leanings
British representative or as a first lieu!- who are opposed to the record of'
enant to Lloyd George, should he be the Present Government, are here
able to go, by invited to attend.
Ladies Specially Invited.
Convention under the auspices of
the Liberal Association of South
Huron.
Toronto Exhibition has been the big
drawing card.
Ontario Legislation
1921
Notes on Legislation Considered and Enacted
during the Session of 1921
Continued from Last Week)
proceedings had and taken before the
magistrate to be called the "record"
and for the further appeal from the
judgment or order of a Judge of a Coun
ty or District Court to a Divisional
Court where the Attorney -General cer-
tifies that he is of opinion that the
matters in dispute are of sufficient im-
portance to justify such appeal,
Administration.—Acting upon the re-
port of the Public Service Commission
several changes have been made with
regard to the administration of the law
The offices of Crown Attorney for the
City of Toronto and of York have been
united, pfiwer 'Inas been given to the home of the formers brother Mr.
Government to appoint women magis- Clif. M. DownS, of St. Catharines, last
trates iii cities having a population of week, also seeing Niagara Falls, and
500,000 or more; and provision has Queenst'on; including a detailed. in -
been made for the establin$unent of spectioti of the immense Hydro Power
the office of 'Commissioner of Police Development Plant now in course of
Who will have charge of all law enforce cons6ruetion. This was made possi-
ment including that of The Ontario . ble owing to Mr. Downs being on the
Temperance Act, I staff, and in touch ivitlr the Superin-
f Magistrates heretofore have been ap• I tende» ts, Mr. and Mrs. R. 13. Carter,
pointments with jurisdiction only with i and Miss Eva, were also of the party
in county boundaries. Hereafter appoint over most of the route calling at Smith -
merits shall be made making provision vide, and doing the fruit belt via
for Jurisdictions- which have some re- i Beamsville, Grimsby, Hamilton, and the
lation to convenience of 'transportation highway, to Toronto for the Exhibi-
and moreover it is thought that with lion, After three linty days in Tor -
extended territorial jurisdiction it will onto the party retuned via Kitchener,
be possible to appoint men who will and Stratford; vjsiting relatives at both
give their whole time to the office and points, arriving in Clinton on Friday
Add dignity and usefulness 50 the pol- last, having spent seven days en route,
Me magistrates' court, These magis- and voting it the banner trip for the
(continued on page -,2), motorist,
the joint accommodation of pupils from
school sections, township school areas
and urban municipalities. Such agree-
ments which are to be approved by the
Minister of Education are to provide for
the class of buildings to be erected and
are to fix the proportion of the cost to
be contributed by tate school section or
township school area, and the urban
municipality making the agreement.
Another change in the law provides
for the payment by `the county of its
proportionate share of one hundred per
cent, of the cost of maintenance of high
schools and of elghy per cent of the ex
penditure on capital account, so Slat a
countygrant is now based upon the
cost of education instead of the cost of
maintenance. This question has been
the subject of controversy for many
years, and the settlement arrived at is a
great improvement on the previous con
dation of the law.
Ontario Temperance Act.—Federal
legislation prohibiting the importation
gf liquor into this Province will soon be
come Operative in accordance with tate
decision of the electors in the repent
referendum, and it is expected that this
enactment will materially assist the en-
forcement of The Ontario Temperance
'Act, As aresult of this Session's legis-
lation The Ontario Temperance Act now
provides for an appeal by .t person coif
t d under the Act to a Jud �
vac e ge of a
County or District Court, to be heard
and determined upon the evidence and
Clinton's Big Day
Wednesday, 'Sept• 21
The Hospital Street Fair, Sept.- 21st
promises to be the big attraction, of
the season. .Already plans are being
matte for decorating the street, arrang-
ing of the booths; and other attractions
and as the Hospital Appeal'cotnes only
once a year the Board is very confident
of the hearty support and co-operation
of Cliutou and the surrounding country
in making this day a big success.
,The Fair will commence at 2 p.m.
sharp and will be held on Main street
from the Post Office to the Hospital
corner. The Booths will be, Fancy' held on Mr, Ciff. Holland's farm and
Work, convener -Miss J.) Roberton; Wiu take the form of a corn roast,
handkerchiefs, Mrs, Farr; Apron,' Mrs. Salvation Army
T, Mason and Mrs. H. Fremlin; Home The Salvation Army are to be fay-
made Baking, Ladies from the surround ored on September 15th, with a visit
ingcountry; towel, Women's institute; ' from Staff Captain and Mrs. Lewis
Rummage, Mrs. J. Wiseman and Mrs. wlio have been twenty years in India.
A Grigg; Candy car, Miss D. Cantelon; They will dress in the uniform of that
country, sing in its language, exhibit
curios and give a lecture. •
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Ontario St: Church.
Rev, S. Anderson preached in his
own pulpit on Sunday, A nien's choir
furnished the music; Mr, L. Weir s
'sang at both services,
The League service on Monday night
was well attended. Miles Mary Gibb-
ing was in charge and gave the topic.
Miss L, Crich,gave a piano solo, Mr.
and Mrs. Robert Gibbings sang a duet.
week
Thursday oft e
evening his w
k
the final gathering of the young peo-
ple of the two -congregations Will be
Vegetable, Mrs. Saville; DonatiQ,s X
Ray, Mrs. Brydone; Shower, Mrs.
Chambers. The 'other attractions will
be Fish Pond and Grab Bag, Mrs. H.
Jenkins and Mrs. Paisley; Baby Show,
'Mrs. J. Flynn, Mrs. McMurray; Flower
car in charge of Miss Cunningham, Mrs.
Chowen, Mrs. Cook. Ice cream, leiflon-
ade and refreshments of ail kind will be
served all afternoon.
• From 3 to 5 afternoon tea in charge
of the Hospital Nurses will be served on
the Hospital dawn.
A 50c hot Business Man's supper
under the management of the Ladies' the Altar 'beautifully decorated.
Aids will be served in Wesley Hall' Before Mass' the Sanctuary fboy's,
headed the procession from the Vestry
through the church and entered the
Sanctuary followed by W61-
liam Phalen, Of Assumption College,
who was Censor Bearer, Father Flan -
Willis Church
The Pastor will have charge of the
services on Sunday. His subjects are:
Morning "Cur Unearned Incre-
ment."
ncre-ment"
Evening:—"The Two -fold Revelation
of the Cross."
St. Joseph's Church ,
On Sunday morning last, Father
Tighe celebrated his first Solemn Mass
and the service was well attended and
from 5 to 8, •
In the evening a Big Masquerade
Garden Party will take place on Dr,
Gandier's lawn at 8.15 sharp. The
whole evening will be mysterious. You I nen Master of Ceremonies; Father
will be entertained'from the time you y'
enter the grounds until the end of the Bondy, Deacon and Father Gaffney who
street dance at 12. Further announce-
ment of the Garden Party will be made
later, but the admission is only 25c
and no one will want to miss it,
Phalen's Orchestra in attendance and
refreshments on the grounds.
All wishing to send donations kindly
notify conveners of the' Booths and any
member of the Board. All those wish-
ing to help decorate the street kindly
notify Mrs. A. T. Cooper, convener of
the Street committee.
If, the weather is not suitable the
entire program will be carried out in
the Town Hall, Proceeds in aid of the
Building Fund.
acted as sub -deacon preceeded the new-
ly ordained Priest.
The Choir did exceptionally well
and Miss E. McCaughey presided at the
organ.
Father Bondy preached an eloquent
sermon on the Priesthood. The
Preacher choose for his text "The Lord
hath sworn and He will not repent.
Thou art a Priest forever,"
After Mass as the procession was
passing out of the Sanctuary into the
church, six young !nen who were class-
mates of Father 'Tighe carne forward,
and read an address and presented him
with a purse. Father Tighe spoke
briefly and thanked thein for this mark
of kindness. ° The address was read by
WitiffiMMIRWrinVe John Flynn and presentation made by
Thomas 'Corbel After Mass the young
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1 Priest gave his Blessing.
In the evening services were held itc'
fitiwwrinptliiti�r>�„, Blyth, Solemn Benediction was gives.
In by Fathers Tighe, 'Goetz and Bondy.
Master of C
ere -
Pipers to Stratford Father Flannery was as M s
monies. Fr. Goetz spoke in the even-.
The Kiltie Pipe Band goes to Strut -
ford next Thursday evening to take nig' -
part in the big tatoo.•Before leaving the Sanctuary the
procession was interrupted by Leo
H. O. B. Picnic Kelly and William Phalen. Mr, Kelly,
The Annual Picnic of the Huron read an address and Mr. Phalen made
Old Boys' Association, of Toronto will the presentation. Fr. Tighe expressed
be held at High Park, near Bloor St. his appreciation of this kindness and
Entrance, on Saturday, September 17th told lion grateful he was to his many
1t 2.30 p m A good programme of friends,
games and sports will be run off, for The young Priest left on Monday for
whichJsubstamtial prizes will be a- Sandwich where he enters Assumption
warded to the successful competitors. College as teacher in Philosophy.
Fr. Flannery is leaving shortly for
W. 0. W. Rome for special service.
The Clinton Camp of the Woodmen
de n Wednesdn
of the World met y even-
ing and accepted the resignation of
Charles Witts, as clerk for the past 7
years. Mr. J. A. Ford was appoin'ed
in his place. The camp cpects to
hold a re -organization • meting on
Monday, September 19th.
Wins at Toronto
James Snell, Clinton, for Leicesters,
wins: 2,•ram,itWo shears or over; 2,
ram shearlinc 3, ram lamb; 2, ewe,
2 shears and under 3; 1 and 2,' ewe
shearling; 1 and 1, ewe lamib; 1 best
ewe, any age;, 2,, pen four lambs;, pen,
ram, 2 ewes, 2 lambs; 2, pen Canadian
bred; 1 Wether under 2 years.
Brother Passes Away
The Seaforth News of this week re-
fers to the death of a brother of Mrs.
Johns, Townsend Street:—The death
occurred in Seaforth on Tuesday,
September 6, 1921, of Sydney Johns,
by whose demise Tuckersmith lost one
of its pioneer residents. Deceased,
a son of the late Mr, and Mrs. Robert
Johns, west end Tuckersmith, farmed
in that township until about sixteen
years ago when he retired and carie to
Seaforth. He was married to Miss
Jane 'Carnochan, daughter of the
late Robert 11, Carnochan, of Tucker-
smith, who predeceased him. His sec-
ond wife was' Mrs, Perry, of Hamil-
ton, who survives, together with two
sisters and a brother; Miss John, of
Clinton, ,Mrs. Andrews, Manitoba, and
Mr. Hirarn Johns, of the West, Mr.
Johns was a 111511 of quiet disposition,
and was highly respected. The fun-
eral Will be held Thursday afternoon
from his late
residence Centre Street
to the place of. interment In Maitland• W. Black, President.
bank cemetery. 0..W. Layton, Secy-Treas.
Funeral Held Friday
The funeral of'the late Mrs. George
Ladd was held from her late residence
on Joseph Street last Friday after-
noon. Rev. D, N. McCamus, Pastor
of Wesley Church, which church, de-
ceased attended, conducted the ser-
vices. The pall -bearers were:—A.
Tyndall, J. Watts, W. Jenkins, A. J.
Irwin, A, T. Cooper and H. B. Chant.
'Interment was made at Clinton Ceme-
tery,
Decoration Service
The union decoration service will
be held at Clinton Cemetery on Sunday
afternoon next. The members of the
Clit ton 1. 0. 0, F. and L. 0. L., Lodges
will leave the Lodge Rooms at 2.30,
headed by the Clinton Kiltie Band.
Many visiting brethren are expected to
attend this service.
U. E. 0. Convention
The South Huron United Farmers
Political Association will hold, a Con-
vention in Hensel' Hall, +on Thursday,
Sept. 29th, at 2 p.m. for the purpose
of selecting a Candidate for the federal
House.
Meetings for the purpose of appoint-
ing Delegates will be held in each
Polling Sub -Division in each Municipal-
ity on the evening of Tuesday, Sept, 27
All electors lit sympathy with the
principles and the policies enunciated
in the platform of the United Fanners
of Ontario and the Canadian Council
of Agriculture and willing to support
tate United Farmers' 'Political ;party are
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cordiallyinv ted to attend,