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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Clinton New Era, 1920-12-9, Page 1Ostabltshed 1865, Vol, 55, No,24 Christrnas • CLINTON, ONTARIO, THURSDAY DECEMBER 9TH, 1020 W. H. Kerr & Son, Editors and Publishers. • QUR CHRISTMAS TREE Has a wonjderfpl etss9rtment,Pf Ivory Goods, Brand New Leather Pocket Books, Auto Strop; Satiino, Gillette Safety Razors, also Brushes, Strops, etc. Beautiful Odors in neat Packages of Perfume. Ligget's Chocolates (the better kind) ;"Cigars' in boxes of 10, 25 and 50; A itew assortment' of ,Pipes, Kodaks, Albums, Calanclar Mounts, Hot Water Bottles, and other useful gifts, 'An asso'rtnent of Stationary, in Lord Baltimore Linen and Cascade Linen. We haven't room to say more. Come and see for yourself, W. P. LG1 Fhm .B, 4 "STORE r•' 4 " 12.1.20 INCORPORAsTEq 11}56 THE M . t O:LSON� BANK ri. 1 Capital and Reaerve $9 090,000 • Over 130 Branches EncoHrage Thrift in Your children Theopening of a Savingsi,ceount fora child its THE MQI:_,SONSBAINIK encourages him tp save. It is a step towards that traditional, first thousand dollars. Savings Departments at all Branches. H. R. Sharp, Mgr., Clinton Branch Safety Deposit Boxes to Rent.. Tile Royal Bar* �F CANADA incorporated 1869. HEAD 'OFFICE, MONTREAL Capital ...$97,000,000 Reserve Funds ....$18,000,000 Total Assets $587,000,000. 700 Branches Special attention to Farmers' r equirements. Interest paidon Deposits. Safety Deposit Boxes to Rent. R. E. MANNING, Manager . Clinton Branch — i Christi t ! � y�s .a I commepocing Sat® 11 th ending g Pricy 2.4:.1b An opportunity that comes in the right tune to make Christmas skoppingeasy. We have cut the prices of thousands ''' fMen's and Boys' Clothing of.dollars Worth -0 g to such an extent thatou will save mouCh Y money by doing' or .t"i`stinas buy y ing A,t•>' this store. -TERMS ¢TR**C^T Y rAS�-Money refunded .if :goods not ...,L•. .rYr, .17' .4`• w.h4.,:•41•,1 ma‘n ' a444 c� •hi^eu• SatisfactoJr,*. Men's Overcoats at 25 % off., Boy's Overcoats 25 % og. Boy's Suits 20 % oo. Men's Suits / 20 % oif, Men's Odd Trousers 20 % off. Men's fats and Caps 20 % off. Boy's Sweaters Men's Underwear 20 % off. SPECIALS. i2 only Men's Suits, grey tweed, reg. $22.00; Sale price $95,00 2.0 cjnly Men's suits, broken line, any size, reg. $25 and $30.00 Sale price ..$99.50. 5 doz. Men's black pants, all sizes, reg $2,50; sale price $2,00 Men's overalls, extra reavy cloth, $325 and $2.50 tar $2.75 Stanfield's underwear, reg, $3.25; sale price $2.65 Stanfield underwear, reg $3.00 sale price $2.50 Heavy Ribbed underwear, reg, $2.00, sale price $1.50 ONLY 12 MORE DAYS TO ` DO YOUR CHRISTMAS SHOPPING.. , the l o'r'e th Cl thing . y.,, 9..r Y'f wd `' SiDtlinto ?teal Iatr Every MINI ��.t:;t eaesaweo., ,,.xawr ne4,mu i Ann iLwi ..,tt1A411.%%1<.t f O. to I6,l st,.Q ficers' • The fifth Anniversary of,tate Pat- talibn :Held Here on Monday • • Eveti;t► r z r• e Tile Fifth Anniversary of the Organi-1 zation of the 161st Huron Comity Oyer. seas Bat,talion, was held in the rooms: of the Clinton .Club on Monday evening; last. The following officers were present;' Lit. -Col. H..13.. Combe, Lt. -Col. H, Y,Ranee, Hon. Lt, -col. J. W Shaw, Major H. C., Deplop, Major W. J, Heaman Major R. S. Hays, MaJ Sloan, R 1�. S , Msjor i Ifether igton, MgjorA Major M. D. McTaggart, Capt. H,.C. McLean,M.C. Hon Capt. S, E.' Mc*egney, M.C., .Capt T. ,R. Rundle, - Lieut. Ball, - At ,tlate dinner, Lt. -Col, H, .B, Combe, acted as president, and Major M. D. McTagglant as vice-president- After ample justice had been done to the good things of an excellent dinner, • a great part of the war was held over a- gain, in song and story. The First Anniversary of this event was celebrated in Upper Dibgate on Der, 6th, 1916, The second anniver= sary was held at the Old Chesschire Cheese in Old London, and also at Hapiincourt, France on Dec, 611i, 1917. In 1918 the Battalion was broken up and most of the members overseas, no anniversary was held. In 1919 the anniversary was held in Clinton. it is the intention of the Officers of the 161st to hold a reunion on Dec. city every year: * 9E 1F M; it p is is 4 *- of * * a• i} iF a 1n * MEN AND EVENTS 1F as If. .,e ar 1 :w s ,CQUNCII. MCETIIYG 4 aE ti a a1 11 a4 4 council net. on Monday evening iwlih Mayor Cot,tie jn the c.ha<ir • and., !Reeve Miller and Councillors, Mrddle ton, .Langford, Nediger, 'McMurrsY ..johuson, and Wiltse ,present. Minutes of last meeting were read and confirttted, The Muskoka Tree Hospital asked for a .donation and on motion of Coun- cillors Johnston and McMurray be left over until next meeting,—*Carried. Mr. C. B. Bale asked for that inter- est .be ,thrown off taxes o" some pro-. perty and he .would pay the amount of $10,7.96. 'Colincillbrs Wiltse and Johnson; re-. communication of Mr. Hall that inter- est e• be reduced to six , er ,cent andtp closet tax deducted for years if House ,was vacant. ,Carried. By Lasa No 121, ,1920, was read and' passed to fx the ,thine and place for Nomination .and Election for Municipal Officers and to appoint D. R. 0, and Poll Clerks: Finance Minister Wiltse reported that as the appropriattoi trade .to Library Board has been paid and found to be insufficient to meet their requirements we recommend that the, Treasurer be authorized to, pay to tlient the sum of $1.69,00 which represents the premium of Debentures bought with the thuds of the Stavely Estate and which has been in the Sinking Fund. The grant was made. On motion of Councillor Wiltse and Councillor Langford,—Carried, Dr. J. W. Shaw, M. 11. 0., made his annual report and may be read in an- other column. The report was receiv- ed and fyled on notion of Councillor Wiltse and Reeve Miller. - The Street Committee recomended that portion of street, south. of G. T. R. station and North of Mr. Mustard's coal office, be graded and gravelled; that Whitehead Street be graded and gravelled between Maple and Beech and Mr. Durnin is supplying the gravel for the latter street. Report adopted. The Cemetery Committee reported that the Superintendent was making good progress in collections. 'rhe Property Committee reported that old furnace was repaired and new one nearly completed. The Finance Conimitte made Their re- port which may be read . on another column. 'C'ouncil invested 54,000 for the Sinking Fund in Province of Ontario and Debentures. Council adjourned on motion of Reeve Miller. 0 - e Opening Dance Friday. The opening dance at the Norinandie Music Hall -wilt be held oo Friday even:,. ing of this week.. As To Stickers.. As the Christmas season is ap- proaching the postmaster invites at- tention.tothe fact that'. the postoftice department does not pertnit the affix- .big on the face or•00 the address side of 'letters or any other mail matter, of stamps issued in the interest of charitable institutions, papers sealers; stickers, etc, but there is no objection to' such being placed on 'the bick of letters or otper^`'items df mail provid- ing they—do—not resemble postage stamps; in form and design; anti. do riot bear'ltunlerals.or indications'bf vallis. GUARD AGAINST FIRES DURING CHRISTMAS TIME Fire Underwriters Association Issues Warning of Increased Danger Through Christmas Decorations. Tr � The New Era for Job Work in With the approach of the Christmas season and the increased danger to life and. property through fire resulting from Christmas •tree•decdrations, the Canadian Fire Underwriters Associa- tion issues' a avarnin1 to sine -guard against ,fares ;front ,this cause, pointing out't7lat'tlie SteNtary_coliditions of in- surance• policies read in part as follows: "Any change material to the risk, and within the contrpl or knowledge Of" the:assureii;'sttall`void'tlte p'blicy as to thenpart affected thereby, unless the change is promptly notified in writing to the company'„Or ,,,re lopal agent." The use of Christmas greens, har- vest specimens and other inflamable matenais' tich as drapories,'-'scenery cd`tton`.to re'pr'esent 'Snow and the like, decideiy an 'ihcrease of haaard,`it being impossible to stake displays of this natiifQ perfectly safe. The danger to' life ii'crod,:'ded stores acid' meeting Plias by reasoii'bf a"panic occhsioned byfire'thoul`d also be'kuavded'iagainst.' Ontario Legislation, _ .1 HON. HOWARD FERCUSOi$ Elected Leader last Thursday of the Ontario Conservative Pairty, ays More • Local Bread' Selling at 12e. Bread dropped a cent this morning (Thursday) and is retailing at 12e a loaf, Canada's Crops for 1920. Canada's field crops'for this year are estimated at. $1,636,6'64,900 by the De partnrent of. Agriculture, , Divisiox Court. Judge Lewis held a short session here ,last Saturday afternoon. The case of Baker vs. Clinton, was up: Hydro Was Off. Hydrowentout Mast Thursday even- ing for half an hour or so and'again on forward at Christmas time and donate pillow or two? The Hospital has been Officers Friday. filled alfnost to its 'capacity the past * 41 000000000000000 VER'�'�_ TEACUPS oI. 0000001900000000 County Treasi,rer Lane was in town on Monday. Dr. Maybee, of Goderich, was in town ' ort Weednesday. i Mr. Col. Hoare was a visitor in Brus- sels over Sunday. Mr, Peter Henderson was in Kitch- ener over Sunday, Mrs, W. R, Counter was a visitor in Wingham this week , i Mrs. Rubloball was visiting with rein- , tiyes in Winghanc this week, i County Clerk Holman was in town on Monday on County business. Reeve Miller is attending County • Council at Goderich this week. Mrs, Peter Henderson and son, Alfred of Kitchener, arrived in town on Tues- day. We Welcome then to town. Little Eva Betts went under an oper- anon this week at the Clinton Hospital! and is doing as- well as can be expect- ed. , Exeter Advocate.—Mrs. R. N. Rowe :phone tint of Order. has been tinder the doctor's care this i Commends School Improvements: week. owing to an attack of rheunra_ I To -day (Thursday)—al'•ove :try day, —Suggests School Nurse -46 tism. our phone is cut of commission. If �r Deaths and 34 Births in Year. Stratford Beacon:—Miss Amy And- f any of our friends have phoned, ,kind- -- iy gear this in mind, that we could not revs returned to her ..hone in Clinton December 1st, 1920 after spending fete Ret your "ring" and therefore could p g a Clays with Mr, and (,tot take your luteretsing Itenns. To the Mayor And Councillors:— Airs. Alex. MacEwen, Mercer Street. GENTLc^MEN— Dr, Fowler went to Toronto on Tues- A Delightful Evening. day of this week to see itis brother, 1 Last Thursday evening the music f beg to submit for your consider - Dr, Wilfred Fowler, who is seriously loving 'people had their heart's desire, atop the Report of the Medical Officer ill from, pressure on the brain. Two when they attended th concert given for the year 1920, We have been particularly free .from specialists have been called in consul- I e the Great Laes of String Ql1.' Auxiliary, un - y, sickness and contagious diseases during der the auspices of the Girls' Auxiliary. the Past year originating within the Town though the death rate is higher than usual. This is accounted for by several deaths. in . the, Hospital and from outside centres: - One case of Typhoid Fever of a mild, type, one fancily with scarlet fever and two with whooping cough were the Only cases of contagious diseases re• ported during the year. This excell- ent result was due to the strict quar- antine and the splendid co-operation of the families infected. Our'effortsof years in connection with the remodelling of the Public School has et last been crowned with success. The improved lighting, heat- ing, vebtilatioe, 'and installing of sani- tary lavatories should next year show progress aid :better health among the Children. To perfect those improve- ments 1 would strongly advise .the em- ployment of a School -Nurse fora time 'to. discover those pupils suffering from Eye Strain, Diseases of the Throat, Nose,'Ears, and thus prevent many. cases of infectious Diseases having their nidus in those parts. A Nurse could be procured from the Hospital. Citizens still persist in installing sep- tic tanks without permission and ap-. prove' of the^Board of Health. Though repea'te'diy' notified ' and warned. 11 heavy fine is attached to those offences. An example of the haphazard method of installing those systems caused the Board much trouble and litigation re- cently, all of which could have been Tuesday morning fora time: Installation of The newly elected officers of the L week or so, O L will be installed ou Friday even- Sold His House Mr. Samuel Kemp has disposed of his house and lot 011 01itario Street, oc- cupied a cupied by Mr, Richard Gooier, to Mx. Robert Roberton, of the Bay,fleld Road.. Possession will be given in March we understand. Hospital Board Meeting The hospital Board held its monthly meeting on Monday, December 6th at 8 p. m. The' donation of $to.ao irons- the rons the Summerhill Ladies was gratefully acknowledged, This was to be added to the Bazaar Funds. There is need, for a few more nice soft pillows at the hopesomebody '• ill some Hospital. We so b y w iitg of this week. All members are Minor .Locals asked to attend. , The Snow King ruled on Sunday, Committee Met Here. Council met on Monday evening, Only 13 more shopping days until The House of Refuge Committee met Christmas, here to finish up the business of the County Council is meeting in Gode- House for the year on Monday, and to .1 1 111 veek prepare reports for Co. Council. ; Not much stir in town on Saturday last with the wet weather. Even the "Wets" would hall with delight a spell of dry weather. About that Christmas shopping matrimonial knot between Mr, Fred Don't you think it high time you got Wm. Ohm, of Riverton and Miss Rosa busy? Erma Garbutt, of 'Clinton. They will Old Santa, before starting Dula reside in Milverton. would do wet" to provide his rein- Vdiil Retire in June. deer with raincoats. We understand that Rev, S. J. Allis, of Ilderton, and a former pastor of the Ontario St. Church, will retire this M SHAW DR .', M. D. EL- coming June from the Methodist pulpit, syIlll 9 +va It is likely iaur. and Mrs. Allis will move IV,iarried Here. At the Wesley Parsonage last Sat- urday, Rev,- D. N. McCaxtus, tied the to Toronto to reside. MAKES HIS REPORT teflon. Mr, J. McEwau, of Tisdale, Alberta, is visiting his brother, Mr, Murray Mc - Evian. The visitor,. ,who several years ago was tatloing here, has, now a section about 2 miles from Tisdale and has done well. This. season was the worst yet and they only secured half a crop. He may spend'the Winter down East. r Tearing Frame School Down Mr. Johnston, of Varga, who pur chased the 2 room• frame'' building on the School Grould'S is tearing the build- ing down •this week, and removing it t6 Varna ,to be used in" a house next year. The'•pupiis which were occupy- ing a room in the building are now quartered in the Agricultural Office. $ligagement. announcement. Mrs: Louise Swarts, Wingham On- tario, announces the engagetnent of her daughter,, Mabel Florence, to 0. Mor- ley Counter, son of Mr, and Mrs. W. R. 'Counter or Clinton, Ontario, the mar- riage to take place'quietly In Decemit- 2o er, Notes on Legislation Considered arid Enacted during the Session of 1920 Continued from Last Week) ATHLETIC COMMISSION.—For the better encouragement of , athletic sports and in recognitionof.,ihe importance of building up the physical strength of the population, an athletic commission is estab- lisped, the objects of which will be to assist, promote and encourage amateur sport and recreation. Among the powers of the commission are those for liceensing and regulating professional boxing and wrestling contests. The expenses of the commission are to be pro- vided for by a tax on gate receipts for exhibitions of this kind, COURTS:.- Numerous measures for the improvement of the • judicial system of the Province were introduced. A Bill to prevent appeals to the Privy Council from Ontario tribunals was inti''oduced by the Attorney General and withdrawn in order that there might be opportunity for fuller discussion and with the promise that the 13111 will be re -introduced next year. The County Courts Act is amended so as to facilitate the trying of actions with the consent of the parties before county jjudges'and rnahihir, the fudge to award proper acts. As the law stands one ob- jection to making use of the county Courts for the trial of supreme court actions was that solicitors and counsel, no matter how much the matter involved, were limited to county court fees. The Surrogate Courts Act is amended by providing that the fees payable to the Crown shall be calculated upon the value of the whole estate,including the real estate as well as the personal estate, 'this will not increase the fees of the officials, hitt will materially affect the revenue of the Crown, The .judge is empowered to r_; :t>l 1.y skilled assistants in investigat- ing and auditing intricate aCC0unff and in order to avoid any evasion of The Succession Duty Act it is arrovide,d tlia•t probate or letters -of (Continued c e' 1`r tge' 25 - • 11110•19 iike$1S!Y•49.10 oSoitia. M WITH' TOR CHURCHES. • til PotP!IPmists®ofr f! "ate ,,. ,• 1.v �- ^.: d Wesley Church Missionary Anniversary next Sunday '12th inst. Rev, Dr. Hazen, of Listowel will. preach in the morning and Rev. Eric Anderson in the evening. Sub- scriptions and collection' for the Gen- eral Missionary Fund, Ontario Street Church The ,work of the four was excellent and encores were demanded front the artists. Their, recital was the best that .has been in Clinton for many works of the new Masters were played along with the old classical inusic.' The celloisl• was the only artist to give any solos. New Heating System. • On Sunday, services were•resu'med in • • St' fa't's church,. as the new h faeating system was completed last week and a l fire started•id 'the boiler on' Saturday and on Sunday everythnig .was cosy and waren. '• -The• Beating plairt is the Royal Steam `Sectional boiler of 2,650 feet. capacity,' aiid was made by the, Steen:Carfd Radilitor Co., Toronto. There are 4 pipe coils' in the 'church, and 10 radiators and the S,ipcday School Will shortly be heate'd• b'y Stearn 'too. S'intter'etl Perdue, `of town, hid the coil tract'of-inist'alling •the system uud are being congratulated upon the good job they- have made. C. C 1. Commencement. "The arraignment of Paris" a pageant of Queen Elizabeth's thine will be pre- sented at the annual commencement on Dec: 170. '- This pastoral play was act- ually performed in Abingdon near'ox ford Eng, on the occasion of Queen -Elizabeth's visit"to Etre town in 1584, The theme of the play is that Ate the Goodess of Strife brings in the Apple of Gold, which Is the- Prize of Beauty: The competitions are the three Goddesses, Juno, Pallas and genus. They decide among themselves that Paris the Trojan shepherd, shall award the prize. After hearing their several Missionary' Services on Sunday next claims Paris awards the apple to Venus, will be conducted. Rev, E. L. And - Juno and Pallas being jealous of the ersoRev. will preach in the morning and,, triumph of Venus, thereupon AmigaRev, Dr. Hazen, of Listowel, in the Paris before Jupiter and the other Gods. evening. Rev., Mr. Anderson will con- 13y the advice 6f Mercury, the Gods de- termine tinct tate ultimate decision shall be left to Diana, in whose kingdom the. Godesses to abide by her judgment and forthwith awards the' apple ' to Queen 'Christian Endeavor Department. A Elizabeth as ntore'deserVicrg the'pi'ze 1 splendid service with over 50 in at- 'of beauty' than any other. The Queen ten dance, enters and receives the prize 166 the i Tite W. M, 5, met In the Church on Revels Fallow 10 celebration of her Wednesday afternoon with a good at- triumph, Itenidance' Other features of the grog duet the Young People's Class Sunday morning at 10 o'clock. The Epworth League on Monday night was [Ender the auspices of the grans foll- t Union Prayer Meeting services held. In Ontario Si, church next Wednesday! ow, including the presentation of prizes 'evening. The Prayer meeting heeds and diplomas, ,fluud 1 numbers, .a pt,t you=yon meed the Prayer Meting,: citatory0yaddress, and a one act farce put on by the boys athletic club, The proceeds of 411e eoiiunencement New York Sun: if a ratan says what exercises 'wilt be deft/tied this year 10 - we think, we feel as much c'Itisfactioh the improvement of the equipment of ss It v't had said' it, ' file gymnasium, avoided had the Boards sanction been previously obtained. Along with th'e Sanitary lnspector''I made inspections of the Restaurants, Laundry, Bakeries, and Factories. point- ing out improvenceitts • etc., all of which have been attended to, Our Bread is being handled better than any Town in the 'Province. Milk supplies inspected and they tested the minimum:, The offices in the Town Hall could be made much better from an optics,? view as well as for a•sanitory aspect, The yard at the rear of the Fite Hall is not exactly a beauty spot. 'l'lte Deaths have been 46 and births 34: Though our duties have been arduous 5011 often unpleasant there is satisfaction in that results have been achieved and in most cases our efforts have been supported by the citizens. 1 must thank the Sanitory Inspector and the Members of the Board of Health for their hearty co-operation attiring the year, All of which is respectfully submits ed, ti J. W. SHAW, M. 0, 14,